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Korea fires three missiles; USA says tests fail
- August 28, 2017
North Korea appears to have revealed details of two as-yet untested missile systems in its press coverage of a factory inspection by the country's supreme leader Kim Jong-un. It said: The "UK and Australia are taking advantage of the present war manoeuvres against the North and they would face a miserable end if they join in and play with fire". (more...)
- August 28, 2017
North Korea appears to have revealed details of two as-yet untested missile systems in its press coverage of a factory inspection by the country's supreme leader Kim Jong-un. It said: The "UK and Australia are taking advantage of the present war manoeuvres against the North and they would face a miserable end if they join in and play with fire". (more...)
MTV VMAs 2017 - Performers & Presenters List!
- August 28, 2017
The invitation to Sunday's awards ceremony was made by Chris McCarthy, MTV president. Remember that when it comes to the VMA show itself, there are no official live streams out there for Americas unless you are using a Slingbox / some other device to stream from a TV or cable box. (more...)
- August 28, 2017
The invitation to Sunday's awards ceremony was made by Chris McCarthy, MTV president. Remember that when it comes to the VMA show itself, there are no official live streams out there for Americas unless you are using a Slingbox / some other device to stream from a TV or cable box. (more...)
San Francisco's Alamo Park Swarmed by Counter-Protesters After Right-Wing Rally Cancelled
- August 28, 2017
The left-wing group By Any Means Necessary, which has been involved in violent confrontations, had vowed to shut down the rally at Civic Center Park. An organizer for a right-wing group that had planned a rally in the shadow of the Golden Gate Bridge pleaded for unity while blasting Democratic leaders in San Francisco for stifling his speech. (more...)
- August 28, 2017
The left-wing group By Any Means Necessary, which has been involved in violent confrontations, had vowed to shut down the rally at Civic Center Park. An organizer for a right-wing group that had planned a rally in the shadow of the Golden Gate Bridge pleaded for unity while blasting Democratic leaders in San Francisco for stifling his speech. (more...)
Port of Galveston closed to marine traffic due to conditions from Harvey
- August 28, 2017
Carnival Breeze , which was originally scheduled to turn around in Galveston on Sunday, will be added soon. Carnival Valor , Carnival Freedom , Carnival Breeze and Liberty of the Seas are impacted. "Guests who sail on modified voyages will receive a prorated refund equal to the number of cruise days missed". Cruise lines typically will not sail their expensive ships anywhere near a potentially unsafe storm. (more...)
- August 28, 2017
Carnival Breeze , which was originally scheduled to turn around in Galveston on Sunday, will be added soon. Carnival Valor , Carnival Freedom , Carnival Breeze and Liberty of the Seas are impacted. "Guests who sail on modified voyages will receive a prorated refund equal to the number of cruise days missed". Cruise lines typically will not sail their expensive ships anywhere near a potentially unsafe storm. (more...)
The Mariners played their worst inning of baseball in over 30 years
- August 28, 2017
Ruiz tagged Yankees' starter Sonny Gray for the solo shot that tied the game at 1-1 in the third inning. Chase Headley , Jacoby Ellsbury and Greg Bird - pinch hitting in the seventh - each had two RBI. The Mariners played clean defense the rest of the day but still matched the season high for errors by a big league team in one game this year. The Yankees took a 6-1 lead by capitalizing on five errors in the first inning. (more...)
- August 28, 2017
Ruiz tagged Yankees' starter Sonny Gray for the solo shot that tied the game at 1-1 in the third inning. Chase Headley , Jacoby Ellsbury and Greg Bird - pinch hitting in the seventh - each had two RBI. The Mariners played clean defense the rest of the day but still matched the season high for errors by a big league team in one game this year. The Yankees took a 6-1 lead by capitalizing on five errors in the first inning. (more...)
North Korea launches another missile into sea
- August 28, 2017
South Korean President Moon Jae-in emphasized that same day that the US would not take any military action on the Korean peninsula without Seoul's consent. The joint chiefs said the missiles might have been part of a military training exercise. South Korea is reportedly contemplating the possibility of building a nuclear-powered submarine in light of Pyongyang's missile and nuclear tests. (more...)
- August 28, 2017
South Korean President Moon Jae-in emphasized that same day that the US would not take any military action on the Korean peninsula without Seoul's consent. The joint chiefs said the missiles might have been part of a military training exercise. South Korea is reportedly contemplating the possibility of building a nuclear-powered submarine in light of Pyongyang's missile and nuclear tests. (more...)
Triple-digit temperatures ramp up across San Diego County
- August 28, 2017
The Weather Service cautions that elderly, youth, and those without air conditioning will be vulnerable to the heat. Highs will hover around the 100 degree mark for the remainder of the week. Woodland Hills, one of the hottest spots in the San Fernando Valley, is forecast at 109 degrees early next week, she said. Triple-digit temperatures barreled through the Bay Area this weekend with an unseasonable gusto, tying or breaking records from Santa Rosa to Livermore, leaving just San Francisco ... (more...)
- August 28, 2017
The Weather Service cautions that elderly, youth, and those without air conditioning will be vulnerable to the heat. Highs will hover around the 100 degree mark for the remainder of the week. Woodland Hills, one of the hottest spots in the San Fernando Valley, is forecast at 109 degrees early next week, she said. Triple-digit temperatures barreled through the Bay Area this weekend with an unseasonable gusto, tying or breaking records from Santa Rosa to Livermore, leaving just San Francisco ... (more...)
Nursing home residents rescued from waist-deep flood water
- August 28, 2017
There were initially questions about whether the viral photo was actually taken at La Vita Bella, but local media reported it was taken at the residence . "Thank you to the National Guard & the Galveston City Emergency crew for our rescue", TimothyMcIntosh posted on Twitter. Instead, they were instructed to stay in place and have a disaster plan. (more...)
- August 28, 2017
There were initially questions about whether the viral photo was actually taken at La Vita Bella, but local media reported it was taken at the residence . "Thank you to the National Guard & the Galveston City Emergency crew for our rescue", TimothyMcIntosh posted on Twitter. Instead, they were instructed to stay in place and have a disaster plan. (more...)
Arrest Made in Beating of Charlottesville Teacher, Second Suspect Sought
- August 27, 2017
According to WKRC-TV , Deondre Harris was badly beaten by several men armed with poles and boards. Harris told WRAL in Raleigh, North Carolina that the beating resulted in a broken wrist, chipped tooth, busted lip and eight staples to close the wound in his head. (more...)
- August 27, 2017
According to WKRC-TV , Deondre Harris was badly beaten by several men armed with poles and boards. Harris told WRAL in Raleigh, North Carolina that the beating resulted in a broken wrist, chipped tooth, busted lip and eight staples to close the wound in his head. (more...)
Border Patrol arrests 30, seizes cross-border smuggling tunnel
- August 27, 2017
The agents discovered the tunnel after encountering several people who had apparently just been smuggled into the California city, near the Otay Mesa port of entry , early Saturday, CBP said. 'Preliminarily it appears this latest tunnel may be an extension of an incomplete tunnel previously discovered and seized by Mexican authorities, ' the CBP wrote in a press release. (more...)
- August 27, 2017
The agents discovered the tunnel after encountering several people who had apparently just been smuggled into the California city, near the Otay Mesa port of entry , early Saturday, CBP said. 'Preliminarily it appears this latest tunnel may be an extension of an incomplete tunnel previously discovered and seized by Mexican authorities, ' the CBP wrote in a press release. (more...)
PM announces Rs 500 crore relief for flood-hit Bihar
- August 27, 2017
He was told that the flood had caused maximum damage to the Seemanchal (border) areas and the state water resource department has suffered the maximum loss due to breach of embankments and waterways for irrigation. The affected districts are Dhemaji, Barpeta, Chirang, Morigaon, Nagaon and Karbi Anglong. Floods have left number of people homeless. Currently, 343 villages were under water and almost 25,000 hectares of crop area were inundated, the ASDMA said. (more...)
- August 27, 2017
He was told that the flood had caused maximum damage to the Seemanchal (border) areas and the state water resource department has suffered the maximum loss due to breach of embankments and waterways for irrigation. The affected districts are Dhemaji, Barpeta, Chirang, Morigaon, Nagaon and Karbi Anglong. Floods have left number of people homeless. Currently, 343 villages were under water and almost 25,000 hectares of crop area were inundated, the ASDMA said. (more...)
Trump threatens again to tear up NAFTA
- August 27, 2017
They are very hard. The president also said Mexico and Canada are being hard in the renegotiation of NAFTA , suggesting he may terminate the agreement if the two countries do not put forth a good deal for the U.S. "As we work with the Mexicans and other policies and trade policies and such, we'll determine ways for us to make that right". President Donald Trump tweeted Sunday about a supporter's new book, his proposed border wall, and trade deals, while southwest Texas is facing ... (more...)
- August 27, 2017
They are very hard. The president also said Mexico and Canada are being hard in the renegotiation of NAFTA , suggesting he may terminate the agreement if the two countries do not put forth a good deal for the U.S. "As we work with the Mexicans and other policies and trade policies and such, we'll determine ways for us to make that right". President Donald Trump tweeted Sunday about a supporter's new book, his proposed border wall, and trade deals, while southwest Texas is facing ... (more...)
Cuba condemns USA sanctions against Venezuela
- August 27, 2017
The US embassy in Caracas advised its citizens in the country to stay away from the military exercises, warning of the risk of action by armed civilian loyalists. "Never before has Venezuela been threatened in such a way". Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino said the armed forces support "all measures being implemented to counter the financial blockade". (more...)
- August 27, 2017
The US embassy in Caracas advised its citizens in the country to stay away from the military exercises, warning of the risk of action by armed civilian loyalists. "Never before has Venezuela been threatened in such a way". Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino said the armed forces support "all measures being implemented to counter the financial blockade". (more...)
Father kills wife, daughter and himself in Pound Ridge home
- August 27, 2017
The victims - 56-year-old Steven Dym , 50-year-old Loretta Dym, and their daughter, Caroline Dym, 18 - were found dead inside their home by a woman coming to clean, New York State Police said. "Imagine the heartbreak for that young boy". The Journal News (http://lohud.us/2w4ZMPi ) says Steven Dym was CEO of a property management company. (more...)
- August 27, 2017
The victims - 56-year-old Steven Dym , 50-year-old Loretta Dym, and their daughter, Caroline Dym, 18 - were found dead inside their home by a woman coming to clean, New York State Police said. "Imagine the heartbreak for that young boy". The Journal News (http://lohud.us/2w4ZMPi ) says Steven Dym was CEO of a property management company. (more...)
Abbas to meet with U.S. envoys on Thursday
- August 27, 2017
President Donald Trump's son-in-law and adviser Jared Kushner arrives in Israel today in the latest USA effort to revive long-stalled Middle East peace talks, but at a time when progress may be more elusive than ever. According to a White House readout of a July phone call between Trump and Sissi, the two leaders discussed "the need for all countries to fully implement U.N. (more...)
- August 27, 2017
President Donald Trump's son-in-law and adviser Jared Kushner arrives in Israel today in the latest USA effort to revive long-stalled Middle East peace talks, but at a time when progress may be more elusive than ever. According to a White House readout of a July phone call between Trump and Sissi, the two leaders discussed "the need for all countries to fully implement U.N. (more...)
Outlawing instant divorces - a push towards religious nationalism?
- August 27, 2017
Abdul Nazeer. The majority view also unequivocally declared that the instant triple talaq went against the basic tenets of the Holy Quran and violated the Islamic law or the Shariat. Finance and Defence minister Arun Jaitley said the verdict is the law of the land now and a great victory for those who believe that personal laws must be progressive. (more...)
- August 27, 2017
Abdul Nazeer. The majority view also unequivocally declared that the instant triple talaq went against the basic tenets of the Holy Quran and violated the Islamic law or the Shariat. Finance and Defence minister Arun Jaitley said the verdict is the law of the land now and a great victory for those who believe that personal laws must be progressive. (more...)
MLAs supporting Dinakaran check into Puducherry resort - AIADMK merger
- August 27, 2017
Dinakaran said that the position will be taken up by former MLA and Salem suburban district secretary, S K Selvam. Nineteen legislators loyal to sidelined deputy general secretary T.T.V. In the 234-member assembly, the present AIADMK government "enjoys the support of only 113 MLAs including the Speaker", DMK working president M K Stalin said in a letter to Rao, the second since last week on the issue and handed over by the delegation. (more...)
- August 27, 2017
Dinakaran said that the position will be taken up by former MLA and Salem suburban district secretary, S K Selvam. Nineteen legislators loyal to sidelined deputy general secretary T.T.V. In the 234-member assembly, the present AIADMK government "enjoys the support of only 113 MLAs including the Speaker", DMK working president M K Stalin said in a letter to Rao, the second since last week on the issue and handed over by the delegation. (more...)
Tillerson says Trump 'speaks for himself' on racial violence
- August 27, 2017
When Wallace asked Tillerson if he was attempting to separate himself from the president and his comments, Tillerson said simply, "I've made my own comments as to our values as well in a speech I gave to the State Department this past week". (more...)
- August 27, 2017
When Wallace asked Tillerson if he was attempting to separate himself from the president and his comments, Tillerson said simply, "I've made my own comments as to our values as well in a speech I gave to the State Department this past week". (more...)
Korea fires 3 short-range ballistic missiles: U.S. military
- August 27, 2017
Tens of thousands of South Korean and United States troops are taking part in joint military drills, a largely computer-simulated exercise that runs for two weeks. However, the second is said to have exploded shortly after launch. This is the latest development in escalating tensions between North Korea and the USA, which have been simmering for months. (more...)
- August 27, 2017
Tens of thousands of South Korean and United States troops are taking part in joint military drills, a largely computer-simulated exercise that runs for two weeks. However, the second is said to have exploded shortly after launch. This is the latest development in escalating tensions between North Korea and the USA, which have been simmering for months. (more...)
Hartlepool MP defends Labour's latest stance on Brexit
- August 27, 2017
The Labour Party is Britain has made what is being described as a dramatic policy shift towards Brexit. After months of deliberate ambiguity, Labour has adopted a clear policy in favour of a "soft" Brexit, accepting the outcome of last year's referendum but calling for Britain to remain full members of the Single Market and the Customs Union for up to four years after it leaves the EU. (more...)
- August 27, 2017
The Labour Party is Britain has made what is being described as a dramatic policy shift towards Brexit. After months of deliberate ambiguity, Labour has adopted a clear policy in favour of a "soft" Brexit, accepting the outcome of last year's referendum but calling for Britain to remain full members of the Single Market and the Customs Union for up to four years after it leaves the EU. (more...)
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