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Erdogan visits Gulf in bid to defuse Qatar row
- July 24, 2017
Qatar's stock market has already regained nearly all of the losses it suffered after the crisis erupted on June 5, so room for further gains may be limited without a resolution of the dispute. Johnson said Britain hopes that "in turn Saudi Arabia , UAE, Egypt and Bahrain respond by taking steps towards lifting the embargo", and that "this will allow substantive discussions on remaining differences to begin". (more...)
- July 24, 2017
Qatar's stock market has already regained nearly all of the losses it suffered after the crisis erupted on June 5, so room for further gains may be limited without a resolution of the dispute. Johnson said Britain hopes that "in turn Saudi Arabia , UAE, Egypt and Bahrain respond by taking steps towards lifting the embargo", and that "this will allow substantive discussions on remaining differences to begin". (more...)
Shooting at Israeli Embassy in Jordan kills at least 1 person
- July 24, 2017
Police deployed to the scene and surrounded the area, the statement said. "An initial investigation indicated that three people were wounded, one an Israeli who was taken to hospital", it said, adding that two Jordanians were wounded and one later died of his injuries. (more...)
- July 24, 2017
Police deployed to the scene and surrounded the area, the statement said. "An initial investigation indicated that three people were wounded, one an Israeli who was taken to hospital", it said, adding that two Jordanians were wounded and one later died of his injuries. (more...)
Arab League chief says Israel 'playing with fire' over Jerusalem
- July 23, 2017
With Israeli generals warning the violence may spiral, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is considering alternatives to the walk-through gates placed at entrances to al Aqsa mosque compound after two policemen were shot dead there on July 14. (more...)
- July 23, 2017
With Israeli generals warning the violence may spiral, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is considering alternatives to the walk-through gates placed at entrances to al Aqsa mosque compound after two policemen were shot dead there on July 14. (more...)
Coast Guard medevacs man from Navy ship 160 miles off Cape Hatteras
- July 23, 2017
Although suffering with mild hypothermia, the men have been described as being in good spirits. The pair had set off from St Johns in Newfoundland on 13 June, aiming to become the youngest pair to complete the voyage from Canada to Ireland . (more...)
- July 23, 2017
Although suffering with mild hypothermia, the men have been described as being in good spirits. The pair had set off from St Johns in Newfoundland on 13 June, aiming to become the youngest pair to complete the voyage from Canada to Ireland . (more...)
The Open 2017: Jordan Spieth clinches Claret Jug
- July 23, 2017
Spieth was behind by a shot after 13 holes when he went birdie-eagle-birdie-birdie to snatch the tournament away from Kuchar. Connelly's best moment came at No. Kuchar made par on the hole to stay 8 under. -Five of the six continents on which there are countries are represented in the top twenty (plus ties). (more...)
- July 23, 2017
Spieth was behind by a shot after 13 holes when he went birdie-eagle-birdie-birdie to snatch the tournament away from Kuchar. Connelly's best moment came at No. Kuchar made par on the hole to stay 8 under. -Five of the six continents on which there are countries are represented in the top twenty (plus ties). (more...)
McCain at home after brain cancer diagnosis
- July 23, 2017
McCain goes on hike after cancer diagnosis MORE (R-Ariz.) urged him to step down from his office one day after he was diagnosed with brain cancer . "Because, you know, I have a proven track record from years in the state Senate of being extremely effective and of listening to the voice of the people that I represent". (more...)
- July 23, 2017
McCain goes on hike after cancer diagnosis MORE (R-Ariz.) urged him to step down from his office one day after he was diagnosed with brain cancer . "Because, you know, I have a proven track record from years in the state Senate of being extremely effective and of listening to the voice of the people that I represent". (more...)
Trump tweets mention his 'complete power' to pardon and bemoan 'leaks'
- July 23, 2017
It put Trump's son and son-in-law at the center of a burgeoning scandal involving multiple USA investigations into whether Trump associates colluded with Moscow in its efforts to tilt the 2016 election in the Republican's favor. Mr Trump Jr later released email exchanges concerning the meeting on Twitter, after learning that The New York Times was about to publish them. Donald Trump Jr . (more...)
- July 23, 2017
It put Trump's son and son-in-law at the center of a burgeoning scandal involving multiple USA investigations into whether Trump associates colluded with Moscow in its efforts to tilt the 2016 election in the Republican's favor. Mr Trump Jr later released email exchanges concerning the meeting on Twitter, after learning that The New York Times was about to publish them. Donald Trump Jr . (more...)
Teacher Begs on Street Corner for Classroom Supply Money
- July 23, 2017
Teachers often end up paying out of pocket for basic school supplies for their students. I mean, we are all doing it. "It all adds up week after week, and month after month", she said. "I was getting emotional. People were like, 'Teachers like you - that's the reason I am alive today, '" Danks said. But while she brought in $55 on the streets in just over five minutes on Tuesday, she says the cash itself isn't the only goal: She wants to raise awareness about the strapped financial ... (more...)
- July 23, 2017
Teachers often end up paying out of pocket for basic school supplies for their students. I mean, we are all doing it. "It all adds up week after week, and month after month", she said. "I was getting emotional. People were like, 'Teachers like you - that's the reason I am alive today, '" Danks said. But while she brought in $55 on the streets in just over five minutes on Tuesday, she says the cash itself isn't the only goal: She wants to raise awareness about the strapped financial ... (more...)
New Trump communcations chief vows to 'stop those leaks'
- July 23, 2017
On Fox News Sunday , Scaramucci, a Wall Street financier and Republican fundraiser, said: "If we don't get the leaks stopped, I am a businessperson, and so I will take dramatic action to stop those leaks". Scaramucci also criticized Trump during the fall of 2015. In six months in power, the Trump White House has been bedevilled by leaks. He said he would tell the staff, "If we don't stop the leaks, I'm going to stop you". (more...)
- July 23, 2017
On Fox News Sunday , Scaramucci, a Wall Street financier and Republican fundraiser, said: "If we don't get the leaks stopped, I am a businessperson, and so I will take dramatic action to stop those leaks". Scaramucci also criticized Trump during the fall of 2015. In six months in power, the Trump White House has been bedevilled by leaks. He said he would tell the staff, "If we don't stop the leaks, I'm going to stop you". (more...)
Trump appears to demand for Clinton, Comey probes
- July 23, 2017
Donald Trump Jr . and Paul Manafort have both agreed to negotiate with the Senate Judiciary Committee to provide documents "and be interviewed... prior to a public hearing" in regards to its Russian Federation probe, according to statement from the office of committee Chairman Chuck Grassley. (more...)
- July 23, 2017
Donald Trump Jr . and Paul Manafort have both agreed to negotiate with the Senate Judiciary Committee to provide documents "and be interviewed... prior to a public hearing" in regards to its Russian Federation probe, according to statement from the office of committee Chairman Chuck Grassley. (more...)
Tottenham and West Brom touted with £20m midfielder deal
- July 23, 2017
Tottenham no longer facing fluff weeks before the official beginnings of seasons does represent Pochettino's visual shift in the culture of the club. "Football for me isn't about money". "He's a member of our squad and he's in my plans for the season and for us he is still a member of the squad". (more...)
- July 23, 2017
Tottenham no longer facing fluff weeks before the official beginnings of seasons does represent Pochettino's visual shift in the culture of the club. "Football for me isn't about money". "He's a member of our squad and he's in my plans for the season and for us he is still a member of the squad". (more...)
NASA Issues Warning About Unsafe Eclipse Viewing Glasses
- July 23, 2017
The sun will be significantly dimmer during the eclipse but this does not mean it is safe to view the eclipse directly. Now NASA is warning that some of those glasses may not be safe. It is also recommended to not use any glasses with wrinkled or scratched lenses and aren't recommended for us if they are more than 3 years-old. Regular sunglasses may be used to protect the eyes from the harmful rays of the sun but these should not used as a replacement for eclipse viewing glasses. (more...)
- July 23, 2017
The sun will be significantly dimmer during the eclipse but this does not mean it is safe to view the eclipse directly. Now NASA is warning that some of those glasses may not be safe. It is also recommended to not use any glasses with wrinkled or scratched lenses and aren't recommended for us if they are more than 3 years-old. Regular sunglasses may be used to protect the eyes from the harmful rays of the sun but these should not used as a replacement for eclipse viewing glasses. (more...)
Starbucks customer takes down attempted robbery suspect
- July 23, 2017
Jerri needed a few staples to close a stab wound he received during the fight. "There's probably not very many people in America who would do what Cregg Jerri did last night". Cops say that Florez got into a truck and drove away from the scene, but ditched the vehicle and was later found bleeding on the side of the road. (more...)
- July 23, 2017
Jerri needed a few staples to close a stab wound he received during the fight. "There's probably not very many people in America who would do what Cregg Jerri did last night". Cops say that Florez got into a truck and drove away from the scene, but ditched the vehicle and was later found bleeding on the side of the road. (more...)
UN Chief Deplores Spike of Violence in Jerusalem's Old City
- July 23, 2017
Al Jazeera, the independent news channel in the Arab world, reported that following the incident, Israeli police cleared the Al-Aqsa Mosque and closed it to the public. On July 20, Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan joins the Palestinian leadership in urging Israel to remove the metal detectors. Around 140 Palestinians have been injured in occupied East Jerusalem and the West Bank, according to the Palestinian Red Crescent . (more...)
- July 23, 2017
Al Jazeera, the independent news channel in the Arab world, reported that following the incident, Israeli police cleared the Al-Aqsa Mosque and closed it to the public. On July 20, Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan joins the Palestinian leadership in urging Israel to remove the metal detectors. Around 140 Palestinians have been injured in occupied East Jerusalem and the West Bank, according to the Palestinian Red Crescent . (more...)
Lagos LG election: APC in clean sweep
- July 23, 2017
Former Governor of Lagos State and Minister of Works, Housing and Power, Babatunde Fashola did not vote on Saturday at Lagos' Local Government election held across the state. In Onigbongbo LCDA, APC polled 1,631 votes to defeat Accord Party, which got 842. When the people see credible election at the local government level, they will be excited to participate because they know that it is credible, peaceful and without violence. (more...)
- July 23, 2017
Former Governor of Lagos State and Minister of Works, Housing and Power, Babatunde Fashola did not vote on Saturday at Lagos' Local Government election held across the state. In Onigbongbo LCDA, APC polled 1,631 votes to defeat Accord Party, which got 842. When the people see credible election at the local government level, they will be excited to participate because they know that it is credible, peaceful and without violence. (more...)
England women on verge of making history
- July 23, 2017
Speaking about the team's preparations for the final, she said, "We just want to play good cricket and win the match for our country, " she said adding", The team is very confident and everyone is looking very positive and hopefully we will do good in the finals". (more...)
- July 23, 2017
Speaking about the team's preparations for the final, she said, "We just want to play good cricket and win the match for our country, " she said adding", The team is very confident and everyone is looking very positive and hopefully we will do good in the finals". (more...)
Death toll in Venezuela protests since April reaches 100: prosecutors
- July 23, 2017
With anti-government marchers still clearing the streets on Saturday, Calzadilla said the new strike would take place on Wednesday and Thursday and finish with a march on Friday demanding Maduro scrap his planned Constituent Assembly vote, which is scheduled for July 30. (more...)
- July 23, 2017
With anti-government marchers still clearing the streets on Saturday, Calzadilla said the new strike would take place on Wednesday and Thursday and finish with a march on Friday demanding Maduro scrap his planned Constituent Assembly vote, which is scheduled for July 30. (more...)
Taliban group intensifies activities in Afghanistan northern regions
- July 23, 2017
Moseni said the Taliban launched four assaults on Ghor's Taywara district headquarters early Sunday and "we had no choice but to retreat". At least 70 Afghans have been abducted by Taliban extremists in a series attacks in southern Kandahar Province, the provincial police and governor's office say. (more...)
- July 23, 2017
Moseni said the Taliban launched four assaults on Ghor's Taywara district headquarters early Sunday and "we had no choice but to retreat". At least 70 Afghans have been abducted by Taliban extremists in a series attacks in southern Kandahar Province, the provincial police and governor's office say. (more...)
Arrest made in death of Dylan Redwine
- July 23, 2017
Dylan Redwine was 13-years-old when he disappeared in November 2012 while staying at his father's house in Vallecito on a court-ordered visitation for the Thanksgiving holiday. They also said cadaver dogs found a scent of a deceased body inside Redwine's living room and truck. The father of a missing Colorado 13-year-old was arrested Saturday July 22nd in connection with the boy's 2012 death, the La Plata County Sheriff's Office said. (more...)
- July 23, 2017
Dylan Redwine was 13-years-old when he disappeared in November 2012 while staying at his father's house in Vallecito on a court-ordered visitation for the Thanksgiving holiday. They also said cadaver dogs found a scent of a deceased body inside Redwine's living room and truck. The father of a missing Colorado 13-year-old was arrested Saturday July 22nd in connection with the boy's 2012 death, the La Plata County Sheriff's Office said. (more...)
Attorney General Sessions brushes off Trump criticism
- July 23, 2017
Attorney General Jeff Sessions recused himself from the investigation into possible Russian interference in the 2016 election after reports that he had not disclosed meetings with Kislyak. Trump went on to condemn the Russian Federation probe, asking why the Attorney General and Special Counsel Robert Mueller weren't looking into the several alleged scandals involving Hillary Clinton and former FBI Director James Comey. (more...)
- July 23, 2017
Attorney General Jeff Sessions recused himself from the investigation into possible Russian interference in the 2016 election after reports that he had not disclosed meetings with Kislyak. Trump went on to condemn the Russian Federation probe, asking why the Attorney General and Special Counsel Robert Mueller weren't looking into the several alleged scandals involving Hillary Clinton and former FBI Director James Comey. (more...)
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