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Billy Joel dons Jewish star against Neo-Nazis
- August 23, 2017
In the past, Joel has gone on the record as saying that he doesn't appreciate political messaging during concerts. Back in June, Joel told Rolling Stone that he tries to keep his political views to himself. Joel's powerful statement was applauded by his ex-wife Christie Brinkley , as well as their daughter together Alexa Rey Joel, who each shared Instagram photos of the 68-year-old musician wearing the stars. (more...)
- August 23, 2017
In the past, Joel has gone on the record as saying that he doesn't appreciate political messaging during concerts. Back in June, Joel told Rolling Stone that he tries to keep his political views to himself. Joel's powerful statement was applauded by his ex-wife Christie Brinkley , as well as their daughter together Alexa Rey Joel, who each shared Instagram photos of the 68-year-old musician wearing the stars. (more...)
Republicans running out of patience with Trump's chaotic style
- August 23, 2017
Almost a week after an outburst of racial violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, where a white supremacist ran over anti-racism protesters and killed one of them, Trump has been resisted calls to single out the racist groups behind the attack. (more...)
- August 23, 2017
Almost a week after an outburst of racial violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, where a white supremacist ran over anti-racism protesters and killed one of them, Trump has been resisted calls to single out the racist groups behind the attack. (more...)
Tillerson Cites North Korea's 'Restraint' as a Step Toward Talks
- August 23, 2017
Tillerson's words reinforced U.S. President Donald Trump's warning issued to Pakistan on August 21 over its alleged support to extremist groups in the region. "As long as the U.S. hostile policy and nuclear threat remains unchallenged, (North Korea) will never place its self-defensive nuclear deterrence on the negotiating table or step back an inch from the path it took to bolster the national nuclear force", Mr Ju said. (more...)
- August 23, 2017
Tillerson's words reinforced U.S. President Donald Trump's warning issued to Pakistan on August 21 over its alleged support to extremist groups in the region. "As long as the U.S. hostile policy and nuclear threat remains unchallenged, (North Korea) will never place its self-defensive nuclear deterrence on the negotiating table or step back an inch from the path it took to bolster the national nuclear force", Mr Ju said. (more...)
Tamil Nadu told to admit medical students on Neet marks
- August 23, 2017
According to a report by Indian Express, the Directorate of Medical Education had received 50,558 applications from the aspirants of which 31,323 were seeking admissions to 2,594 seats. Accusing the NEET of being unfair to the rural area students, Tamil Nadu said that the NEET gives an unfair advantage to students from schools that follow the CBSE or national board and makes it tough for students from rural areas to compete with those in cities for limited college seats. (more...)
- August 23, 2017
According to a report by Indian Express, the Directorate of Medical Education had received 50,558 applications from the aspirants of which 31,323 were seeking admissions to 2,594 seats. Accusing the NEET of being unfair to the rural area students, Tamil Nadu said that the NEET gives an unfair advantage to students from schools that follow the CBSE or national board and makes it tough for students from rural areas to compete with those in cities for limited college seats. (more...)
Led strikes to isolate IS in Raqqa kill over 170
- August 23, 2017
An estimated 75,000 people have been displaced from Raqqa city, but 18,000 to 25,000 civilians who remain trapped risk being killed by ISIL snipers or mines if they try to flee, or being used as human shields or killed in indiscriminate airstrikes if they remain. (more...)
- August 23, 2017
An estimated 75,000 people have been displaced from Raqqa city, but 18,000 to 25,000 civilians who remain trapped risk being killed by ISIL snipers or mines if they try to flee, or being used as human shields or killed in indiscriminate airstrikes if they remain. (more...)
NYC Surfers Narrowly Miss Shark Attack in Cape Cod
- August 23, 2017
One surfer made it out on his own while another got help from O'Brien and another good Samaritan. The beach was closed to swimmers after the attack, according to an Orleans Police Department dispatcher. "I was just, like, pulling my board, and people were yelling, 'Get out the water, get out the water!'" surfer Nisi Schlanger told NBC New York . The teens swam to safety but said they will think twice about returning to the water. (more...)
- August 23, 2017
One surfer made it out on his own while another got help from O'Brien and another good Samaritan. The beach was closed to swimmers after the attack, according to an Orleans Police Department dispatcher. "I was just, like, pulling my board, and people were yelling, 'Get out the water, get out the water!'" surfer Nisi Schlanger told NBC New York . The teens swam to safety but said they will think twice about returning to the water. (more...)
WashPost Poll: Majority of Republicans Back Trump's Charlottesville Reaction
- August 23, 2017
A frightening new poll has found that 9 percent of Americans believe it's "acceptable" to hold white supremacists or neo-Nazi views - the equivalent of almost 30 million people. While the approval numbers are low, they are similar to what they were before Charlottesville. -Men are much more likely than women to back Trump: 44 percent of men approve of the job he is doing, just 28 percent of women. (more...)
- August 23, 2017
A frightening new poll has found that 9 percent of Americans believe it's "acceptable" to hold white supremacists or neo-Nazi views - the equivalent of almost 30 million people. While the approval numbers are low, they are similar to what they were before Charlottesville. -Men are much more likely than women to back Trump: 44 percent of men approve of the job he is doing, just 28 percent of women. (more...)
Tornado Watch Issued; Severe Thunderstorms Threaten Northeast and Ohio Valley Tuesday
- August 22, 2017
Of course, severe thunderstorms without tornadoes may still impact your community with damaging wind and large hail. The warning affects southeastern Cayuga County, northern Cortland County and southeastern Onondaga County, according to the weather service. (more...)
- August 22, 2017
Of course, severe thunderstorms without tornadoes may still impact your community with damaging wind and large hail. The warning affects southeastern Cayuga County, northern Cortland County and southeastern Onondaga County, according to the weather service. (more...)
Chelsea Clinton on Barron Trump: Leave My Bro Alone
- August 22, 2017
On Monday, the former first daughter tweeted out a link on the The Daily Caller entitled " It's High Time Barron Trump Starts Dressing Like He's In the White House ". Clinton definitely knows what it's like to be the president's kid at that age. Trump's youngest son is the first boy to enter the White House since John F Kennedy Jr. (more...)
- August 22, 2017
On Monday, the former first daughter tweeted out a link on the The Daily Caller entitled " It's High Time Barron Trump Starts Dressing Like He's In the White House ". Clinton definitely knows what it's like to be the president's kid at that age. Trump's youngest son is the first boy to enter the White House since John F Kennedy Jr. (more...)
Tens of thousands swarm Boston in rallies
- August 22, 2017
Boston police say 27 arrests were made during the conservative activist rally and counterdemonstration on Boston Common. Mr Trump initially blamed "hatred, bigotry and violence on many sides" after far-right sympathiser James Alex Fields Jr allegedly rammed his vehicle into counter-protestors, killing 32-year-old Heather Heyer and leaving several others seriously injured in the Virginian city. (more...)
- August 22, 2017
Boston police say 27 arrests were made during the conservative activist rally and counterdemonstration on Boston Common. Mr Trump initially blamed "hatred, bigotry and violence on many sides" after far-right sympathiser James Alex Fields Jr allegedly rammed his vehicle into counter-protestors, killing 32-year-old Heather Heyer and leaving several others seriously injured in the Virginian city. (more...)
Malcolm Turnbull Australian PM slams gay slurs as marriage vote looms
- August 22, 2017
The posters claim "92 per cent of children raised by gay parents are abused, 51 per cent have depression, 72 per cent are obese". "People will often say, in any democratic debate, things that are hurtful and unfair and sometimes cruel, but that is part of a debate", he said. (more...)
- August 22, 2017
The posters claim "92 per cent of children raised by gay parents are abused, 51 per cent have depression, 72 per cent are obese". "People will often say, in any democratic debate, things that are hurtful and unfair and sometimes cruel, but that is part of a debate", he said. (more...)
Missouri set to execute inmate despite new DNA evidence
- August 22, 2017
The Missouri Supreme Court has denied a request to consider the new evidence that could free Williams. Gipson asked the highest U.S. court to stay the execution until the new DNA evidence is fully considered, but the state's supreme court last week denied a similar request. (more...)
- August 22, 2017
The Missouri Supreme Court has denied a request to consider the new evidence that could free Williams. Gipson asked the highest U.S. court to stay the execution until the new DNA evidence is fully considered, but the state's supreme court last week denied a similar request. (more...)
'Historic' flash floods in Kansas City leave people stranded
- August 22, 2017
Images show water pouring in and around half-submerged houses, auto roofs just visible above the water line, roads flooded or washed out, and road signs surrealistically indicting "speed limits" or "stop" in the middle of streams. Streets in the area were blocked off as overnight rains poured in within hours - prompting pedestrians, motorists and emergency officials to seek dry land above rooftops. (more...)
- August 22, 2017
Images show water pouring in and around half-submerged houses, auto roofs just visible above the water line, roads flooded or washed out, and road signs surrealistically indicting "speed limits" or "stop" in the middle of streams. Streets in the area were blocked off as overnight rains poured in within hours - prompting pedestrians, motorists and emergency officials to seek dry land above rooftops. (more...)
'Terror cell behind Barcelona terror attacks dismantled'
- August 22, 2017
Nationalities of the victims of the terrorist attacks in Barcelona and Cambrils. Unlike other vehicle attacks Europe has endured in the last two years - in Nice, Berlin, Stockholm and London - Thursday's in Barcelona and the one early Friday in the nearby seaside city of Cambrils displayed an unusual degree of sophistication and coordination. (more...)
- August 22, 2017
Nationalities of the victims of the terrorist attacks in Barcelona and Cambrils. Unlike other vehicle attacks Europe has endured in the last two years - in Nice, Berlin, Stockholm and London - Thursday's in Barcelona and the one early Friday in the nearby seaside city of Cambrils displayed an unusual degree of sophistication and coordination. (more...)
SEA Games: Singapore wins women's 4x100m freestyle relay in new Games record
- August 22, 2017
Malaysia's Welson Sim, Indonesia's Gede Simon Sudartawa, Vietnam's Nguyen Thi Anh Vien and Singapore's Joseph Schooling - one of the biggest stars at the Games - all broke SEA Games records in the pool. The Republic led from start to finish, with lead swimmer Ting Wen establishing the buffer, while Amanda Lim and Natasha Ong maintained the advantage before Jing Wen powered home. (more...)
- August 22, 2017
Malaysia's Welson Sim, Indonesia's Gede Simon Sudartawa, Vietnam's Nguyen Thi Anh Vien and Singapore's Joseph Schooling - one of the biggest stars at the Games - all broke SEA Games records in the pool. The Republic led from start to finish, with lead swimmer Ting Wen establishing the buffer, while Amanda Lim and Natasha Ong maintained the advantage before Jing Wen powered home. (more...)
Can the US Scrap Its Trade Deal With South Korea?
- August 22, 2017
We invest a lot more in the U.S.", South Korean President Moon Jae-in said last week. The Trump administration pointed out that US Trade deficit with South Korea, 'had almost doubled since the deal went into effect.' The US trade deficit with South Korea widened to $27.6 billion in 2016 from $13.2 billion when it was inked in 2011. (more...)
- August 22, 2017
We invest a lot more in the U.S.", South Korean President Moon Jae-in said last week. The Trump administration pointed out that US Trade deficit with South Korea, 'had almost doubled since the deal went into effect.' The US trade deficit with South Korea widened to $27.6 billion in 2016 from $13.2 billion when it was inked in 2011. (more...)
White House lockdown lifted without incident
- August 22, 2017
Brady briefing room while the security threat was investigated, local media said. A worker at the White House in June 2017. It is unknown at this time if the package is related to the evacuation of the North Lawn. After being on lockdown for almost an hour, US Secret Service has given the all clear after investigating an unattended bag. Secret Service agents have not provided any additional details. (more...)
- August 22, 2017
Brady briefing room while the security threat was investigated, local media said. A worker at the White House in June 2017. It is unknown at this time if the package is related to the evacuation of the North Lawn. After being on lockdown for almost an hour, US Secret Service has given the all clear after investigating an unattended bag. Secret Service agents have not provided any additional details. (more...)
Guam Governor Confident in Island's Missile Defense Against North Korea
- August 22, 2017
The chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, Marine Corps Gen. Joseph Dunford , said August 16 the U.S. wants to peacefully resolve tensions with North Korea, but is also ready to use the "full range" of its military capabilities. According to CNN , Pyongyang also declared that its army can target the United States anytime, and neither Guam , Hawaii nor the USA can "dodge the merciless strike". (more...)
- August 22, 2017
The chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, Marine Corps Gen. Joseph Dunford , said August 16 the U.S. wants to peacefully resolve tensions with North Korea, but is also ready to use the "full range" of its military capabilities. According to CNN , Pyongyang also declared that its army can target the United States anytime, and neither Guam , Hawaii nor the USA can "dodge the merciless strike". (more...)
John Cena gets a surprise thank you from fans
- August 22, 2017
Fans can expect to see more of "The Champ" on the WWE's red brand in the weeks to come. Regardless of what WWE fans may think of John Cena as a wrestler ("Let's go Cena! " vs. Cena was also presented with The Prototype with a "Life Changer" trophy. "Just remember that you guys do the work", John says in the clip . Cena replied: "That's great, that's really great". (more...)
- August 22, 2017
Fans can expect to see more of "The Champ" on the WWE's red brand in the weeks to come. Regardless of what WWE fans may think of John Cena as a wrestler ("Let's go Cena! " vs. Cena was also presented with The Prototype with a "Life Changer" trophy. "Just remember that you guys do the work", John says in the clip . Cena replied: "That's great, that's really great". (more...)
Erdogan: Joint Action Against Militants Possible With Iran
- August 22, 2017
Therefore, Tehran proposes joint military operation to Turkey, he said, noting that two countries have carried out similar actions in 1990's against the PKK, but both parties were not satisfied on the success of those operations. If Syrian Kurdish militia consolidates its influence, it means Syrian Assad government, which was Iran's traditional ally, loses power in the war-torn country, Ozcan said. (more...)
- August 22, 2017
Therefore, Tehran proposes joint military operation to Turkey, he said, noting that two countries have carried out similar actions in 1990's against the PKK, but both parties were not satisfied on the success of those operations. If Syrian Kurdish militia consolidates its influence, it means Syrian Assad government, which was Iran's traditional ally, loses power in the war-torn country, Ozcan said. (more...)
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