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Tennis player blames failed drug test on tainted pasta
- August 07, 2017
After the reports from the Italian media this morning, it was confirmed this afternoon that a urine sample from February 16th given been Errani had tested positive. Errani requested a personal hearing, during which her legal team argued that she ingested the prohibited substance inadvertently through her mother's anti-cancer medication "Femara", while staying at her parents' house. (more...)
- August 07, 2017
After the reports from the Italian media this morning, it was confirmed this afternoon that a urine sample from February 16th given been Errani had tested positive. Errani requested a personal hearing, during which her legal team argued that she ingested the prohibited substance inadvertently through her mother's anti-cancer medication "Femara", while staying at her parents' house. (more...)
Firefighters investigated over spate of blazes in Sicily
- August 07, 2017
The commander was considered a danger because he was suspected to have continued starting fires even after the others stopped. The men from Santa Croce Camerina, a suburb of Ragusa, would regularly call the emergency services to report fires they had lit themselves, according to newspaper Repubblica. (more...)
- August 07, 2017
The commander was considered a danger because he was suspected to have continued starting fires even after the others stopped. The men from Santa Croce Camerina, a suburb of Ragusa, would regularly call the emergency services to report fires they had lit themselves, according to newspaper Repubblica. (more...)
Severe storms possible Monday: When we'll see showers, storms
- August 07, 2017
Tomorrow|More clouds than sun. Similar to Friday , there will likely be some areas of light rain around to start the day Saturday . Wind: NE/E 5-10. Sat: High: 85 Low: 68 Early showers/isolated storms. The few storms will shift inland through the afternoon and evening. Today: Partly to mostly cloudy. (more...)
- August 07, 2017
Tomorrow|More clouds than sun. Similar to Friday , there will likely be some areas of light rain around to start the day Saturday . Wind: NE/E 5-10. Sat: High: 85 Low: 68 Early showers/isolated storms. The few storms will shift inland through the afternoon and evening. Today: Partly to mostly cloudy. (more...)
Ahmed Patel: I will win Rajya Sabha battle
- August 07, 2017
This is the first time that the saffron party has become the number one formation in the Rajya Sabha after the Narendra Modi government came to power in May 2014. "The BJP should be ashamed of the cheap politics it is indulging in", he said. "We are confident of victory, all MLAs are with us", he told. Asked about talks with the Governor, Mr. (more...)
- August 07, 2017
This is the first time that the saffron party has become the number one formation in the Rajya Sabha after the Narendra Modi government came to power in May 2014. "The BJP should be ashamed of the cheap politics it is indulging in", he said. "We are confident of victory, all MLAs are with us", he told. Asked about talks with the Governor, Mr. (more...)
Gujarat MLAs return from Karnataka
- August 07, 2017
Read Also: Deconstructing: Game of Possibilities "I condemn the attack on Rahul Gandhi , but the party should understand that the anger is directed at the MLAs who were absent". With Amit Shah and Smriti Irani nearly certain to retain their seats, a win against Ahmed Patel will be a major jolt to the Congress. The AICC spokesperson reiterated that all Congress MLAs were united and would vote for Mr Patel in the August 8 election. (more...)
- August 07, 2017
Read Also: Deconstructing: Game of Possibilities "I condemn the attack on Rahul Gandhi , but the party should understand that the anger is directed at the MLAs who were absent". With Amit Shah and Smriti Irani nearly certain to retain their seats, a win against Ahmed Patel will be a major jolt to the Congress. The AICC spokesperson reiterated that all Congress MLAs were united and would vote for Mr Patel in the August 8 election. (more...)
'Trump base stronger than ever'
- August 07, 2017
Trump also claimed that his support base is becoming a more tight-knit group due to both negative press-the " Fake News Russian collusion story"-as well as what the president touts as successes, such as the surging stock market and his sweeping deregulation". (more...)
- August 07, 2017
Trump also claimed that his support base is becoming a more tight-knit group due to both negative press-the " Fake News Russian collusion story"-as well as what the president touts as successes, such as the surging stock market and his sweeping deregulation". (more...)
Gas prices increase across both Pennsylvania and the country
- August 07, 2017
Not all gasoline retailers in the city appear in gasbuddy's listings; the website depends largely on user-submitted reports. That's 5 cents below the current national average but 24 cents higher than the price in MA a year ago at this time. (more...)
- August 07, 2017
Not all gasoline retailers in the city appear in gasbuddy's listings; the website depends largely on user-submitted reports. That's 5 cents below the current national average but 24 cents higher than the price in MA a year ago at this time. (more...)
Gas prices down in metro Detroit fall after dramatic rise last week
- August 07, 2017
The national average stood at $2.36 per gallon on Sunday, up five cents from the week before. But the shock was a little greater for drivers at some stations where prices climbed from $2.25 to $2.35 a gallon. Houston-area fuel prices rose about 5 cents higher in the past week up to an average of $2.12 per gallon of regular unleaded gasoline, while the more expensive national average jumped nearly 4 cents to $2.35, according to GasBuddy, which tracks fuel costs nationwide. (more...)
- August 07, 2017
The national average stood at $2.36 per gallon on Sunday, up five cents from the week before. But the shock was a little greater for drivers at some stations where prices climbed from $2.25 to $2.35 a gallon. Houston-area fuel prices rose about 5 cents higher in the past week up to an average of $2.12 per gallon of regular unleaded gasoline, while the more expensive national average jumped nearly 4 cents to $2.35, according to GasBuddy, which tracks fuel costs nationwide. (more...)
Local Officials Condemn Bloomington Mosque Blast as Investigation Continues
- August 07, 2017
Mohamed Omar, the executive director of the mosque, told CBS News a member of the congregation saw a truck flee the centre's auto park at high speed after the blast. Minnesota is home to the largest population of Somalis living in the United States and the Dar Al Farooq Islamic Center largely serves people from the Somali community. (more...)
- August 07, 2017
Mohamed Omar, the executive director of the mosque, told CBS News a member of the congregation saw a truck flee the centre's auto park at high speed after the blast. Minnesota is home to the largest population of Somalis living in the United States and the Dar Al Farooq Islamic Center largely serves people from the Somali community. (more...)
Jordanian king arrives for talks with Abbas on Jerusalem, peace efforts
- August 07, 2017
For the first time since the recent Har Habayis violence, King Abdullah of Jordan is meeting with PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen) in Ramallah . After Israeli took over East Jerusalem in 1967, it was obliged to respect the status quo and not make any changes to the historical status, law and institutions in East Jerusalem, including the Jordan administered holy mosque. (more...)
- August 07, 2017
For the first time since the recent Har Habayis violence, King Abdullah of Jordan is meeting with PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen) in Ramallah . After Israeli took over East Jerusalem in 1967, it was obliged to respect the status quo and not make any changes to the historical status, law and institutions in East Jerusalem, including the Jordan administered holy mosque. (more...)
MI not out of Foxconn sweepstakes yet
- August 07, 2017
Gou met with Snyder on Saturday during the governors trade mission to China to discuss the companys potential investment while touring a Foxconn manufacturing facility. The move follows Foxconn's announcement that it would bring a $10 billion plant to Wisconsin. Crain's has previously reported that Foxconn is eyeing sites in the Detroit suburbs of Livonia and Romulus. (more...)
- August 07, 2017
Gou met with Snyder on Saturday during the governors trade mission to China to discuss the companys potential investment while touring a Foxconn manufacturing facility. The move follows Foxconn's announcement that it would bring a $10 billion plant to Wisconsin. Crain's has previously reported that Foxconn is eyeing sites in the Detroit suburbs of Livonia and Romulus. (more...)
Adele hosts Despicable Me 3 screening for Grenfell Tower survivors
- August 07, 2017
She met firefighters who helped fight the blaze nearly immediately after the incident, and was pictured helping on the night of the fire together with her husband Simon Konecki , 43, whom she married previous year. While the event was a private one, images of Adele with other children appeared on social media as well. "But ask questions and demand answers". (more...)
- August 07, 2017
She met firefighters who helped fight the blaze nearly immediately after the incident, and was pictured helping on the night of the fire together with her husband Simon Konecki , 43, whom she married previous year. While the event was a private one, images of Adele with other children appeared on social media as well. "But ask questions and demand answers". (more...)
Europe egg scare: Belgium discovered contamination in June
- August 07, 2017
Belgium's agriculture minister meanwhile said he had ordered the country's food safety agency to report by Tuesday on why it failed to notify neighbouring countries until July 20 despite knowing about fipronil contamination since June. It said there was no evidence that eggs laid in the United Kingdom are contaminated or that Fipronil has been used inappropriately in the United Kingdom farms - where 85 per cent of the eggs consumed in Britain are laid. (more...)
- August 07, 2017
Belgium's agriculture minister meanwhile said he had ordered the country's food safety agency to report by Tuesday on why it failed to notify neighbouring countries until July 20 despite knowing about fipronil contamination since June. It said there was no evidence that eggs laid in the United Kingdom are contaminated or that Fipronil has been used inappropriately in the United Kingdom farms - where 85 per cent of the eggs consumed in Britain are laid. (more...)
Pakistan wants greater economic, parliamentary ties with Iran: Rabbani
- August 07, 2017
Iran and the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council - the United States, Britain, France, China and Russian Federation - plus Germany have signed the JCPOA on July 14, 2015 and started implementing it on January 16, 2016. (more...)
- August 07, 2017
Iran and the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council - the United States, Britain, France, China and Russian Federation - plus Germany have signed the JCPOA on July 14, 2015 and started implementing it on January 16, 2016. (more...)
OH boy, 4, shot in road rage incident
- August 07, 2017
The mother was able to get off the freeway and call police but not before her son got shot. Police say the boy's mother honked at a vehicle blocking the road. The woman said the vehicle followed her onto the highway and fired shots at her vehicle. The woman told Cleveland police that there were two men in the auto, and she heard two gunshots, according to a police report. (more...)
- August 07, 2017
The mother was able to get off the freeway and call police but not before her son got shot. Police say the boy's mother honked at a vehicle blocking the road. The woman said the vehicle followed her onto the highway and fired shots at her vehicle. The woman told Cleveland police that there were two men in the auto, and she heard two gunshots, according to a police report. (more...)
Atlanta rapper Yung Mazi shot yet again
- August 07, 2017
The shooting occurred on Hosea Williams in the vicinity of Urban Pie not far from a police precinct. The rapper was shot in front of a pizza business. It was his second time being shot in the last eight months. He was shot three times in that incident and disclosed to police that he was shot 10 times prior to that shooting. (more...)
- August 07, 2017
The shooting occurred on Hosea Williams in the vicinity of Urban Pie not far from a police precinct. The rapper was shot in front of a pizza business. It was his second time being shot in the last eight months. He was shot three times in that incident and disclosed to police that he was shot 10 times prior to that shooting. (more...)
Proteas make the most of Old Trafford conditions
- August 07, 2017
England are bidding for a first home Test series win over South Africa since 1998, with Root seeking a victory in his first Test series as England captain. Earlier, England resumed on 260 for six after winning the toss. Olivier takes 3-for: Olivier backed the wicket of Root with a couple more. Anderson responded to that morale-boosting partnership by striking with the third delivery of South Africa's innings - Dean Elgar lbw for a duck - as he took the new ball from the pavilion ... (more...)
- August 07, 2017
England are bidding for a first home Test series win over South Africa since 1998, with Root seeking a victory in his first Test series as England captain. Earlier, England resumed on 260 for six after winning the toss. Olivier takes 3-for: Olivier backed the wicket of Root with a couple more. Anderson responded to that morale-boosting partnership by striking with the third delivery of South Africa's innings - Dean Elgar lbw for a duck - as he took the new ball from the pavilion ... (more...)
Baltimore area under flash flood watch Monday afternoon
- August 07, 2017
Runoff may cause creeks and streams to overflow, resulting in flash flooding. SR 143 is also known as the Brian-Head-Panguitch Lake Scenic Byway. Topekans should be ready for a rainy weekend as showers moved into the area Saturday morning that are expected to stick around through Sunday. (more...)
- August 07, 2017
Runoff may cause creeks and streams to overflow, resulting in flash flooding. SR 143 is also known as the Brian-Head-Panguitch Lake Scenic Byway. Topekans should be ready for a rainy weekend as showers moved into the area Saturday morning that are expected to stick around through Sunday. (more...)
USA to respond to Russia's expulsion of American diplomats - Secretary Tillerson
- August 07, 2017
He said he shared with Tillerson how Russian Federation planned to carry out the expulsions but didn't provide details to reporters. Lavrov said he believes that the United States is still ready to continue dialogue with Moscow on complex issues despite bilateral tensions. (more...)
- August 07, 2017
He said he shared with Tillerson how Russian Federation planned to carry out the expulsions but didn't provide details to reporters. Lavrov said he believes that the United States is still ready to continue dialogue with Moscow on complex issues despite bilateral tensions. (more...)
China urges North Korea to stop missile tests
- August 07, 2017
Security Council adopted fresh sanctions on Pyongyang that will slash the nation's $3 billion of annual export revenue by a third in response to its two long-range missile tests in July. "It was a very, very good outcome", she said. North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong-ho walks toward an escalator during ongoing meetings at the Philippine International Convention Center for the 50th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting and Related Meetings in Manila, Philippines , Aug.t 7, 2017. (more...)
- August 07, 2017
Security Council adopted fresh sanctions on Pyongyang that will slash the nation's $3 billion of annual export revenue by a third in response to its two long-range missile tests in July. "It was a very, very good outcome", she said. North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong-ho walks toward an escalator during ongoing meetings at the Philippine International Convention Center for the 50th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting and Related Meetings in Manila, Philippines , Aug.t 7, 2017. (more...)
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