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Australia Steps up Airport Security After Alleged Bomb Plot
- August 03, 2017
Travellers are still being asked to arrive three hours before global flights and two hours before domestic flights for now, although these buffers are expected to be reduced. Travellers having their luggage checked by security at Sydney Airport . Police raided five properties across Sydney on Saturday, arresting four men who are yet to be charged. (more...)
- August 03, 2017
Travellers are still being asked to arrive three hours before global flights and two hours before domestic flights for now, although these buffers are expected to be reduced. Travellers having their luggage checked by security at Sydney Airport . Police raided five properties across Sydney on Saturday, arresting four men who are yet to be charged. (more...)
Bachelor, widower, virgin? Bihar hospital asks staff in marital declaration form
- August 03, 2017
The IGIMS marital declaration form asked employees to specify whether they are a "bechelor/widower/virgin". He, however, accepted that the word "virgin" could have been avoided. "This is not a new form and has been in practice since 1984 when IGIMS was established", said Mandal. The other coloumns in the form are also controversial. (more...)
- August 03, 2017
The IGIMS marital declaration form asked employees to specify whether they are a "bechelor/widower/virgin". He, however, accepted that the word "virgin" could have been avoided. "This is not a new form and has been in practice since 1984 when IGIMS was established", said Mandal. The other coloumns in the form are also controversial. (more...)
Late-Night Hosts All Revel In Scaramucci's White House Dismissal
- August 03, 2017
The conversation with New Yorker journalist Ryan Lizza , in which Mr Scaramucci labelled then-chief of staff Reince Priebus "a f***ing paranoid schizophrenic" and said chief strategist Steve Bannon was "trying to suck his own c**k", came a day before Mr Priebus was sacked. (more...)
- August 03, 2017
The conversation with New Yorker journalist Ryan Lizza , in which Mr Scaramucci labelled then-chief of staff Reince Priebus "a f***ing paranoid schizophrenic" and said chief strategist Steve Bannon was "trying to suck his own c**k", came a day before Mr Priebus was sacked. (more...)
DHS Spokesman Being Considered for WH Communications Director Role
- August 03, 2017
While Ms Duke could emerge as a permanent replacement, according to one source at the department, other reports have named three main contenders for the job. "Mr Scaramucci felt it was best to give chief of staff John Kelly a clean slate and the ability to build his own team". Kelly also reportedly nearly resigned from the DHS in May, in protest of the way Trump handled firing former FBI Director James Comey. (more...)
- August 03, 2017
While Ms Duke could emerge as a permanent replacement, according to one source at the department, other reports have named three main contenders for the job. "Mr Scaramucci felt it was best to give chief of staff John Kelly a clean slate and the ability to build his own team". Kelly also reportedly nearly resigned from the DHS in May, in protest of the way Trump handled firing former FBI Director James Comey. (more...)
Ending 'bailouts' for insurers could cost millions their health coverage
- August 03, 2017
The CSR payments are crucial for insurers, compensating them for covering some out-of-pocket costs for certain low-income consumers. The Trump administration has been doling out the payments on a month-to-month basis and threatening to end them altogether, which is spooking insurers into raising rates. (more...)
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- August 03, 2017
The CSR payments are crucial for insurers, compensating them for covering some out-of-pocket costs for certain low-income consumers. The Trump administration has been doling out the payments on a month-to-month basis and threatening to end them altogether, which is spooking insurers into raising rates. (more...)
Hezbollah, Lebanon Recapture Another Town on Syrian Border
- August 03, 2017
Almost 7,000 Syrians are expected to leave the area under the ceasefire deal , according to Hezbollah-run media. The buses are expected to head to the Syrian town of Flita, and then on to the northern province of Aleppo before heading to the opposition-held province of Idlib in the northwest of the country. (more...)
- August 03, 2017
Almost 7,000 Syrians are expected to leave the area under the ceasefire deal , according to Hezbollah-run media. The buses are expected to head to the Syrian town of Flita, and then on to the northern province of Aleppo before heading to the opposition-held province of Idlib in the northwest of the country. (more...)
President Trump suggests firing top general for 'losing' Afghan war
- August 03, 2017
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said last month that the administration was "close" to announcing its new strategy - despite blowing a self-imposed deadline - but was still sorting out "the big ideas", beyond troop levels and other military details . (more...)
- August 03, 2017
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said last month that the administration was "close" to announcing its new strategy - despite blowing a self-imposed deadline - but was still sorting out "the big ideas", beyond troop levels and other military details . (more...)
US test-launches unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile
- August 03, 2017
The Latest on the test launch of an unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile from the California coast. It's the fourth time an ICBM has been launched from Vandenberg this year. USA missile experts say Japanese video footage of the ICBM appeared to show it disintegrating upon re-entry before landing at sea. We're not your threat, but you are presenting an unacceptable threat to us, and we have to respond, ' " Tillerson said during a State Department press briefing. (more...)
- August 03, 2017
The Latest on the test launch of an unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile from the California coast. It's the fourth time an ICBM has been launched from Vandenberg this year. USA missile experts say Japanese video footage of the ICBM appeared to show it disintegrating upon re-entry before landing at sea. We're not your threat, but you are presenting an unacceptable threat to us, and we have to respond, ' " Tillerson said during a State Department press briefing. (more...)
Turkey replaces land, air, naval forces commanders
- August 03, 2017
More than 8,000 military officers, including high-ranking commanders, have been accused of supporting the coup . There was no suggestion that the three were being reshuffled due to the coup and Kalin thanked the commanders for their service. (more...)
- August 03, 2017
More than 8,000 military officers, including high-ranking commanders, have been accused of supporting the coup . There was no suggestion that the three were being reshuffled due to the coup and Kalin thanked the commanders for their service. (more...)
After serious allegations, Imran Khan vows to emerge 'stronger'
- August 03, 2017
In case of failure to provide evidence, the letter required Ayesha Gulalai to apologise to Imran Khan for false accusations. In a tweet, Imran Khan said, "My challenge to Sharif- MSR (Mir Shakeel ur Rehman) mafia; Do your worst, stoop as low as you can; me & my struggle-hardened party will become ever stronger IA (InshAllah)". (more...)
- August 03, 2017
In case of failure to provide evidence, the letter required Ayesha Gulalai to apologise to Imran Khan for false accusations. In a tweet, Imran Khan said, "My challenge to Sharif- MSR (Mir Shakeel ur Rehman) mafia; Do your worst, stoop as low as you can; me & my struggle-hardened party will become ever stronger IA (InshAllah)". (more...)
High temps, wildfire smoke lead to air pollution advisory
- August 03, 2017
An air quality advisory has been in place for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley since Tuesday, but the smoke had stayed at higher elevations until Tuesday night, said Metro Vancouver air quality planner Geoff Doerksen. The Washington State Department of Ecology says the air quality may worsen because of the 150 fires burning in the interior of British Columbia as well as the local high temperatures. (more...)
- August 03, 2017
An air quality advisory has been in place for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley since Tuesday, but the smoke had stayed at higher elevations until Tuesday night, said Metro Vancouver air quality planner Geoff Doerksen. The Washington State Department of Ecology says the air quality may worsen because of the 150 fires burning in the interior of British Columbia as well as the local high temperatures. (more...)
Attorney General Jeff Session to speak at Columbus Police Academy Wednesday
- August 03, 2017
We fully expect law enforcement around the country to behave as professionals", Perry Tarrant, president of NOBLE, said. 10TV plans to stream the address. "We all know the cases of the last several years where, in confrontations with police, lives have been cut short", Sessions said. Trump called Sessions "our beleaguered A.G.", which Sessions said was "hurtful" but would not affect his commitment to the Justice Department. (more...)
- August 03, 2017
We fully expect law enforcement around the country to behave as professionals", Perry Tarrant, president of NOBLE, said. 10TV plans to stream the address. "We all know the cases of the last several years where, in confrontations with police, lives have been cut short", Sessions said. Trump called Sessions "our beleaguered A.G.", which Sessions said was "hurtful" but would not affect his commitment to the Justice Department. (more...)
Interview: Why the Mooch lost his cool
- August 03, 2017
On Monday's Daily Show , Trevor Noah began by rolling his eyes at Trump's "no chaos" tweet , then pointed out that Scaramucci was sacked before his job even officially started on August 15. And since only the truncated guest list had been released , he knew that the inclusion of Guilfoyle would raise suspicion. Booting Priebus makes some sense, Noah said. (more...)
- August 03, 2017
On Monday's Daily Show , Trevor Noah began by rolling his eyes at Trump's "no chaos" tweet , then pointed out that Scaramucci was sacked before his job even officially started on August 15. And since only the truncated guest list had been released , he knew that the inclusion of Guilfoyle would raise suspicion. Booting Priebus makes some sense, Noah said. (more...)
Ukrainians start saving up money for United States coal
- August 03, 2017
The agreement inked earlier this month by US firm Xcoal Energy & Resources and Ukraine's state-owned energy firm Centrenergo will see some 700,000 tons of coal delivered by the end of the year. After the document was signed by the U.S. President on August 2, the law came into force. Xcoal is based in Pennsylvania, a state that flipped and voted for Trump in the November presidential elections. (more...)
- August 03, 2017
The agreement inked earlier this month by US firm Xcoal Energy & Resources and Ukraine's state-owned energy firm Centrenergo will see some 700,000 tons of coal delivered by the end of the year. After the document was signed by the U.S. President on August 2, the law came into force. Xcoal is based in Pennsylvania, a state that flipped and voted for Trump in the November presidential elections. (more...)
US Successfully Tests Unarmed Intercontinental Ballistic Missile - Air Force
- August 03, 2017
Over the next 20 years, the US Air Force will switch out the entirety of its Minuteman III fleet with a new missile known now known as the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD). The Pentagon has expressed concern that North Korea poses a danger to the commercial aircraft region. A USA official confirmed Tuesday that a commercial airliner flew past the location where North Korea's latest ICBM would land - less than 10 minutes later - in the Sea of Japan on Friday. (more...)
- August 03, 2017
Over the next 20 years, the US Air Force will switch out the entirety of its Minuteman III fleet with a new missile known now known as the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD). The Pentagon has expressed concern that North Korea poses a danger to the commercial aircraft region. A USA official confirmed Tuesday that a commercial airliner flew past the location where North Korea's latest ICBM would land - less than 10 minutes later - in the Sea of Japan on Friday. (more...)
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation fighter jets intercept Russian aircraft over Baltic
- August 03, 2017
Intercepts by Russian and North Atlantic Treaty Organisation planes when aircraft approach each other for identification have become frequent occurrences over the Baltic Sea over the past few years, as the Western alliance bolsters its presence in the region after Crimea's reunion with Russia and the Ukrainian conflict. (more...)
- August 03, 2017
Intercepts by Russian and North Atlantic Treaty Organisation planes when aircraft approach each other for identification have become frequent occurrences over the Baltic Sea over the past few years, as the Western alliance bolsters its presence in the region after Crimea's reunion with Russia and the Ukrainian conflict. (more...)
Allen Iverson receives 1-game suspension from BIG3
- August 03, 2017
After conducting an investigation, the Big3 announced Wednesday it was suspending Iverson - listed as 3's Company's "player coach & captain", though he's seen action in just three of his team's six games - for one week, meaning he will miss this weekend's stop in Lexington, Ky. (more...)
- August 03, 2017
After conducting an investigation, the Big3 announced Wednesday it was suspending Iverson - listed as 3's Company's "player coach & captain", though he's seen action in just three of his team's six games - for one week, meaning he will miss this weekend's stop in Lexington, Ky. (more...)
Grandmother charged with murder after child dies in dog attack
- August 03, 2017
Authorities recently arrested a grandmother whose two pet pit bulls attacked and killed the woman's small grandchild Tuesday at her Hartwell home. She was granted on a $50,000 bond but is now being held at the detention center. Adams had been cited on multiple occasions by the Hartwell Police Department under a city ordinance for maintaining disorderly animals. (more...)
- August 03, 2017
Authorities recently arrested a grandmother whose two pet pit bulls attacked and killed the woman's small grandchild Tuesday at her Hartwell home. She was granted on a $50,000 bond but is now being held at the detention center. Adams had been cited on multiple occasions by the Hartwell Police Department under a city ordinance for maintaining disorderly animals. (more...)
Early Lead Makes Way for a Detroit Tigers' Win
- August 03, 2017
Young gun Luis Severino will be making start against the Tigers on Monday. It also occurred after NY acquired starting pitcher Sonny Gray from the Oakland A's for three prospects. In his last start, Sanchez was blown up. Chase Headley stroked a two-run double and Todd Frazier added a two-run single, both coming in the fourth inning, as the New York Yankees topped the visiting Detroit Tigers last night, 7-3. (more...)
- August 03, 2017
Young gun Luis Severino will be making start against the Tigers on Monday. It also occurred after NY acquired starting pitcher Sonny Gray from the Oakland A's for three prospects. In his last start, Sanchez was blown up. Chase Headley stroked a two-run double and Todd Frazier added a two-run single, both coming in the fourth inning, as the New York Yankees topped the visiting Detroit Tigers last night, 7-3. (more...)
Russia's Syria embassy in Damascus hit by mortar
- August 03, 2017
The Russian embassy in Syrian capital Damascus has been hit by mortar shells during an at tack, Moscow says. The ministry also criticized the news agency for turning a blind eye to the atrocities of militants in Aleppo and the sufferings of civilians in Mosul, Iraq and Raqqa, Syria due to airstrikes by the US-led coalition. (more...)
- August 03, 2017
The Russian embassy in Syrian capital Damascus has been hit by mortar shells during an at tack, Moscow says. The ministry also criticized the news agency for turning a blind eye to the atrocities of militants in Aleppo and the sufferings of civilians in Mosul, Iraq and Raqqa, Syria due to airstrikes by the US-led coalition. (more...)
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