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One hundred passengers stranded as cable auto breaks down in Germany
- July 31, 2017
Dramatic pictures have emerged showing the rescue operation as 75 terrified people, including children, had to be lowered to safety by ropes. No injuries were reported. "Fortunately, we were also given direct hand signals that we should remain calm and there is nothing bad". All of the 32 cars were stopped after the collision, the operator said. (more...)
- July 31, 2017
Dramatic pictures have emerged showing the rescue operation as 75 terrified people, including children, had to be lowered to safety by ropes. No injuries were reported. "Fortunately, we were also given direct hand signals that we should remain calm and there is nothing bad". All of the 32 cars were stopped after the collision, the operator said. (more...)
Rockies acquire Jonathan Lucroy, while Alex Avila could be a Cub
- July 31, 2017
Monday is the deadline for teams to make trades without waivers. At the time, he was among the best offensive catchers in baseball. He's hitting just.242/.297/.338 with four home runs after hitting.292/.355/.500 with 24 homers last season. Even though Lucroy is having a down year offensively, it was just a year ago that he finished the year with 143 hits and 81 runs batted in. Rockies catchers have combined for -1.1 WAR, the least WAR among any team's primary-position catchers. (more...)
- July 31, 2017
Monday is the deadline for teams to make trades without waivers. At the time, he was among the best offensive catchers in baseball. He's hitting just.242/.297/.338 with four home runs after hitting.292/.355/.500 with 24 homers last season. Even though Lucroy is having a down year offensively, it was just a year ago that he finished the year with 143 hits and 81 runs batted in. Rockies catchers have combined for -1.1 WAR, the least WAR among any team's primary-position catchers. (more...)
Trump to cops: 'Don't be too nice'
- July 31, 2017
Though Trump's comments were met by applause and laughter by some of the officers sitting behind him, the Suffolk County police department didn't think Trump's words were amusing. Gainesville Police spokesman Ben Tobias tweeted: "I'm a cop". He told officers not to worry about injuring people while arresting them. Jeffery Robinson, deputy legal director at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and director of the ACLU's Trone Center for Justice and Equality, recently shared ... (more...)
- July 31, 2017
Though Trump's comments were met by applause and laughter by some of the officers sitting behind him, the Suffolk County police department didn't think Trump's words were amusing. Gainesville Police spokesman Ben Tobias tweeted: "I'm a cop". He told officers not to worry about injuring people while arresting them. Jeffery Robinson, deputy legal director at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and director of the ACLU's Trone Center for Justice and Equality, recently shared ... (more...)
Russia Extends Syrian Airbase Lease by 49 Years
- July 31, 2017
According to the document published on the official government website, Russian Federation will continue to lease the Khmeimim Air Base, in the Latakia province, until at least 2066. The UK Independent notes that Syrian dictator Bashar Assad visited the airbase to inspect its equipment and personnel recently and was photographed sitting in the cockpit of a Russian SU-35 fighter jet . (more...)
- July 31, 2017
According to the document published on the official government website, Russian Federation will continue to lease the Khmeimim Air Base, in the Latakia province, until at least 2066. The UK Independent notes that Syrian dictator Bashar Assad visited the airbase to inspect its equipment and personnel recently and was photographed sitting in the cockpit of a Russian SU-35 fighter jet . (more...)
Gold lunar module stolen from Neil Armstrong museum
- July 31, 2017
The F.B.I and the state investigators are assisting local police in the investigation. Police in Wapakoneta, in northwest OH, responded to an alarm at the museum and discovered that the 5-inch high, solid-gold replica was missing . In a statement posted on Facebook , the museum said: "Theft from a museum is a theft from all of us". "The truth is that you can't steal from a museum". (more...)
- July 31, 2017
The F.B.I and the state investigators are assisting local police in the investigation. Police in Wapakoneta, in northwest OH, responded to an alarm at the museum and discovered that the 5-inch high, solid-gold replica was missing . In a statement posted on Facebook , the museum said: "Theft from a museum is a theft from all of us". "The truth is that you can't steal from a museum". (more...)
Liam Fox denies Cabinet deal on free movement of labour after Brexit
- July 31, 2017
Sir Vince said Dr Fox's remarks "directly contradict the chancellor" over a transitional agreement on Brexit. He said any move to allow European Union migrants to keep coming to the United Kingdom after Brexit would "not keep faith" with the result of the European Union referendum. (more...)
- July 31, 2017
Sir Vince said Dr Fox's remarks "directly contradict the chancellor" over a transitional agreement on Brexit. He said any move to allow European Union migrants to keep coming to the United Kingdom after Brexit would "not keep faith" with the result of the European Union referendum. (more...)
North Korean missile test condemned by worldwide community
- July 31, 2017
Earlier on Sunday , the USA deployed B-1B strategic bombers near the Korean peninsula in response to North Korea's ICBM launch on Friday. The US 8th Army said the drill by its troops and the South Korean army was carried out to show their "precision firing capability" and "exercise assets countering North Korea's missile launch". (more...)
- July 31, 2017
Earlier on Sunday , the USA deployed B-1B strategic bombers near the Korean peninsula in response to North Korea's ICBM launch on Friday. The US 8th Army said the drill by its troops and the South Korean army was carried out to show their "precision firing capability" and "exercise assets countering North Korea's missile launch". (more...)
U.S. says cuts to staff in Russian Federation 'uncalled for'
- July 31, 2017
Now, Putin has announced the exact number of staff he's ordered the U.S. Embassy in Moscow to cut. A Russian foreign ministry statement demanded the USA cut its diplomatic presence in Russia by September to 455 - the same number Moscow has in the U.S. (more...)
- July 31, 2017
Now, Putin has announced the exact number of staff he's ordered the U.S. Embassy in Moscow to cut. A Russian foreign ministry statement demanded the USA cut its diplomatic presence in Russia by September to 455 - the same number Moscow has in the U.S. (more...)
Pence: 'We Expect Russian Behavior To Change'
- July 31, 2017
Ratas said in a statement that the USA was vital to the security of the region. This is while Ukraine's eastern regions of Donetsk and Lugansk have witnessed deadly clashes between pro-Russia forces and the Ukrainian army since Kiev launched military operations in April 2014 to crush pro-Moscow protests there. (more...)
- July 31, 2017
Ratas said in a statement that the USA was vital to the security of the region. This is while Ukraine's eastern regions of Donetsk and Lugansk have witnessed deadly clashes between pro-Russia forces and the Ukrainian army since Kiev launched military operations in April 2014 to crush pro-Moscow protests there. (more...)
U.S. envoy to United Nations expresses frustration at China
- July 31, 2017
The Central Committee and the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea hold a banquet at the Mokran House in celebration of the second successful test-fire of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) Hwasong-14, in this undated picture provided by KCNA in Pyongyang on July 30, 2017 . (more...)
- July 31, 2017
The Central Committee and the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea hold a banquet at the Mokran House in celebration of the second successful test-fire of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) Hwasong-14, in this undated picture provided by KCNA in Pyongyang on July 30, 2017 . (more...)
Police Disrupt Plot In Australia To 'Bring Down An Airplane'
- July 31, 2017
Airline passengers have meanwhile been asked to arrive at least two hours early for domestic flights and three hours for global routes, and to limit their baggage. National broadcaster ABC quoted a woman as saying her son and husband were arrested, but denied they had links to terrorism. "We do believe it is Islamic-inspired terrorism". (more...)
- July 31, 2017
Airline passengers have meanwhile been asked to arrive at least two hours early for domestic flights and three hours for global routes, and to limit their baggage. National broadcaster ABC quoted a woman as saying her son and husband were arrested, but denied they had links to terrorism. "We do believe it is Islamic-inspired terrorism". (more...)
Multiple people injured after vehicle plows into crowd in Los Angeles
- July 31, 2017
Courtney Crump said several victims were pinned under the van and that one man had severe head injuries. A 29-year-old woman, 39-year-old man and two 51-year-old men were all listed in fair condition, authorities said. Aerial video shows a white van on the sidewalk outside a corner building in the mid-Wilshire neighborhood of central LA. A ninth person was hurt but did not need to be taken to a hospital. (more...)
- July 31, 2017
Courtney Crump said several victims were pinned under the van and that one man had severe head injuries. A 29-year-old woman, 39-year-old man and two 51-year-old men were all listed in fair condition, authorities said. Aerial video shows a white van on the sidewalk outside a corner building in the mid-Wilshire neighborhood of central LA. A ninth person was hurt but did not need to be taken to a hospital. (more...)
New Hampshire Democrats, Republicans demand health care fix
- July 31, 2017
While the Senate has invoked the so-called "nuclear option" in the past to get certain nominations - most recently of note Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch - through the chamber by a simple majority vote, there is now no method for doing so with legislation. (more...)
- July 31, 2017
While the Senate has invoked the so-called "nuclear option" in the past to get certain nominations - most recently of note Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch - through the chamber by a simple majority vote, there is now no method for doing so with legislation. (more...)
Graham, Booker writing bill to prevent Trump from firing special counsel
- July 31, 2017
They forced Trump to back off by threatening to block any effort to replace Sessions. I do think the firing of Mueller, if it happens, may be the only way to end the tyranny of President Donald Trump . "That will be up to the President". Trump has humiliated Jeff Sessions all week, in an extremely public way. Sen. Lindsey Graham , a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, told reporters Thursday that "there will be holy hell to pay " if Trump fires Atty. (more...)
- July 31, 2017
They forced Trump to back off by threatening to block any effort to replace Sessions. I do think the firing of Mueller, if it happens, may be the only way to end the tyranny of President Donald Trump . "That will be up to the President". Trump has humiliated Jeff Sessions all week, in an extremely public way. Sen. Lindsey Graham , a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, told reporters Thursday that "there will be holy hell to pay " if Trump fires Atty. (more...)
Funeral Held for Youngest Victim of Manchester Bombing
- July 31, 2017
Saffie's funeral is taking place today at 2pm (July 26) at Manchester Cathedral. Saffie Roussos was one of 22 people killed when Salman Abedi detonated a bomb at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester Arena on May 22. The service was reportedly a celebration of her life. She was a huge fan of Ariana Grande and was said to be "elated" to be at the concert. "All these wonderful things that this young girl has shared about growing up and enjoying life and making friends and making people ... (more...)
- July 31, 2017
Saffie's funeral is taking place today at 2pm (July 26) at Manchester Cathedral. Saffie Roussos was one of 22 people killed when Salman Abedi detonated a bomb at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester Arena on May 22. The service was reportedly a celebration of her life. She was a huge fan of Ariana Grande and was said to be "elated" to be at the concert. "All these wonderful things that this young girl has shared about growing up and enjoying life and making friends and making people ... (more...)
Boston Police Department responds to Trump's speech to law enforcement
- July 31, 2017
His administration is in the midst of a deep chaos, but U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday appeared to be calling for more, and across the country, as he called upon the police to be "rough" and be "not too nice" when taking suspects into custody. (more...)
- July 31, 2017
His administration is in the midst of a deep chaos, but U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday appeared to be calling for more, and across the country, as he called upon the police to be "rough" and be "not too nice" when taking suspects into custody. (more...)
No legislation should get vote before health care, budget director says
- July 31, 2017
The United States flew two supersonic bombers over the Korean Peninsula on Sunday in a show of force against North Korea, following the country's latest intercontinental ballistic missile test. So, yes. They need to stay, they need to work, they need to pass something. "Well, I think - yes". Only 29 percent of respondents said they want Congress to continue working on a new health care bill. (more...)
- July 31, 2017
The United States flew two supersonic bombers over the Korean Peninsula on Sunday in a show of force against North Korea, following the country's latest intercontinental ballistic missile test. So, yes. They need to stay, they need to work, they need to pass something. "Well, I think - yes". Only 29 percent of respondents said they want Congress to continue working on a new health care bill. (more...)
The attractive weather will last into the work week
- July 31, 2017
Tomorrow night will be a little bit warmer than tonight , but still fairly comfortable, with lower to middle 60s expected for low temperatures. This will also bring in low 80s by the end of the week. That said, we are not expecting it to rain all day everywhere. This will continue throughout the afternoon as we reach highs into only the mid to upper 70s. (more...)
- July 31, 2017
Tomorrow night will be a little bit warmer than tonight , but still fairly comfortable, with lower to middle 60s expected for low temperatures. This will also bring in low 80s by the end of the week. That said, we are not expecting it to rain all day everywhere. This will continue throughout the afternoon as we reach highs into only the mid to upper 70s. (more...)
Trump to sign bill for new sanctions on Russian Federation
- July 31, 2017
We will. retaliate, ' he said. Iran and North Korea are also targeted in the sanctions bill. The White House announced Friday night that Trump reviewed the final version of Russian Federation sanctions legislation and plans to sign it. (more...)
- July 31, 2017
We will. retaliate, ' he said. Iran and North Korea are also targeted in the sanctions bill. The White House announced Friday night that Trump reviewed the final version of Russian Federation sanctions legislation and plans to sign it. (more...)
Russian Federation hits back over new USA sanctions
- July 30, 2017
Russia's Foreign Ministry ordered a reduction in the number of US diplomats in Russian Federation on Friday and said it was closing down a USA recreational retreat in response to fresh sanctions against Russian Federation. The ministry said the total number of personnel employed in US diplomatic and consular offices in Russian Federation will be reduced to 455 people. (more...)
- July 30, 2017
Russia's Foreign Ministry ordered a reduction in the number of US diplomats in Russian Federation on Friday and said it was closing down a USA recreational retreat in response to fresh sanctions against Russian Federation. The ministry said the total number of personnel employed in US diplomatic and consular offices in Russian Federation will be reduced to 455 people. (more...)
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