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Ravens donating $1 million to help Houston following Hurricane Harvey
- September 01, 2017
As LSU prepares to play BYU on Saturday night in New Orleans, several Texas natives on the LSU roster shared their thoughts on the victims of Hurricane Harvey . "Our entire community will lend a helping hand to those that have been affected by this disaster". Additionally, the company will donate advertising time on our cable systems to these organizations to run public service announcements to help educate concerned citizens about how they can assist with flood relief efforts. (more...)
- September 01, 2017
As LSU prepares to play BYU on Saturday night in New Orleans, several Texas natives on the LSU roster shared their thoughts on the victims of Hurricane Harvey . "Our entire community will lend a helping hand to those that have been affected by this disaster". Additionally, the company will donate advertising time on our cable systems to these organizations to run public service announcements to help educate concerned citizens about how they can assist with flood relief efforts. (more...)
More Rain From Harvey
- September 01, 2017
The forecast advisory for Harvey had it weakening into a tropical depression within the next several hours as it pushes into northeast Louisiana. Though the best chance for tornadoes will be to our south over Tennessee and Alabama tomorrow, there is still a chance we could see a few in southern Kentucky. (more...)
- September 01, 2017
The forecast advisory for Harvey had it weakening into a tropical depression within the next several hours as it pushes into northeast Louisiana. Though the best chance for tornadoes will be to our south over Tennessee and Alabama tomorrow, there is still a chance we could see a few in southern Kentucky. (more...)
Kiwis divided over getting involved in North Korea conflict
- September 01, 2017
Chosun Ilbo reported there was speculation about a possible pregnancy previous year after Ri stopped appearing in public. The test fire of a ballistic missile at an undisclosed location in North Korea in an undated photo released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency on May 30, 2017. (more...)
- September 01, 2017
Chosun Ilbo reported there was speculation about a possible pregnancy previous year after Ri stopped appearing in public. The test fire of a ballistic missile at an undisclosed location in North Korea in an undated photo released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency on May 30, 2017. (more...)
United Nations chief calls for end of Israeli blockade of Gaza
- September 01, 2017
The UN chief, who held talks with Palestinian and Israeli leadership on Monday and Tuesday, said he was "deeply moved to be in Gaza, unfortunately to witness one of the most dramatic humanitarian crises I've seen in many years working as a humanitarian in the UN". (more...)
- September 01, 2017
The UN chief, who held talks with Palestinian and Israeli leadership on Monday and Tuesday, said he was "deeply moved to be in Gaza, unfortunately to witness one of the most dramatic humanitarian crises I've seen in many years working as a humanitarian in the UN". (more...)
Theresa May: I'm no quitter and want to fight 2022 election
- September 01, 2017
However, ex-Conservative Party chairman Grant Shapps said it was "too early to be talking about going on and on". During her trip to Japan, May dismissed reports she would step down ahead of Britain leaving the European Union in 2019 and insisted she would fight on to lead the Conservative Party in the general election of 2022. (more...)
- September 01, 2017
However, ex-Conservative Party chairman Grant Shapps said it was "too early to be talking about going on and on". During her trip to Japan, May dismissed reports she would step down ahead of Britain leaving the European Union in 2019 and insisted she would fight on to lead the Conservative Party in the general election of 2022. (more...)
Suspect in NC traffic stop dives into ocean, swims to evade cops
- September 01, 2017
He was almost a mile off shore when a police drone lost contact with him, police say. Officers in the coastal town in North Carolina pulled over a suspicious auto that drove fast past them. Coast Guard, the Surf City Fire Department and the North Topsail Beach Police Department, police said. "From there it turned from chasing someone into a rescue mission, because they thought there might be a dead body", said Kingsbury. (more...)
- September 01, 2017
He was almost a mile off shore when a police drone lost contact with him, police say. Officers in the coastal town in North Carolina pulled over a suspicious auto that drove fast past them. Coast Guard, the Surf City Fire Department and the North Topsail Beach Police Department, police said. "From there it turned from chasing someone into a rescue mission, because they thought there might be a dead body", said Kingsbury. (more...)
Illinois Governor Signs 'Historic' Education Funding Bill
- September 01, 2017
Without a method to distribute state aid, IL was prevented from sending state payments to schools as classes began for most students this month. The Legislature approved the measure this week, after years of trying to fix what's considered the nation's most inequitable school funding system. (more...)
- September 01, 2017
Without a method to distribute state aid, IL was prevented from sending state payments to schools as classes began for most students this month. The Legislature approved the measure this week, after years of trying to fix what's considered the nation's most inequitable school funding system. (more...)
AG Paxton warns gas stations against fraud in wake of hurricane
- September 01, 2017
Meanwhile, the head of the Texas agency that regulates the oil and gas industry is urging people to wait three or four days to fill their cars and trucks with gasoline if they can. "We have gasoline. We have enough gasoline across the country and enough gasoline in Texas ". Concerns about the shortage have spilled over into Abilene. (more...)
- September 01, 2017
Meanwhile, the head of the Texas agency that regulates the oil and gas industry is urging people to wait three or four days to fill their cars and trucks with gasoline if they can. "We have gasoline. We have enough gasoline across the country and enough gasoline in Texas ". Concerns about the shortage have spilled over into Abilene. (more...)
Arun Jaitley on RBI report: Demonetisation had extremely positive impact
- September 01, 2017
In addition to central government department, according to PTI, as many as nine states including Uttar Pradesh and Telangana have signed a memorandum of understanding for smart procurement of goods and services. A day after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) disclosed that nearly 99 per cent of notes banned last November had been deposited in banks, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Thursday said the demonetisation exercise had ended the "anonymity" around the money and identified it with its owner, ... (more...)
- September 01, 2017
In addition to central government department, according to PTI, as many as nine states including Uttar Pradesh and Telangana have signed a memorandum of understanding for smart procurement of goods and services. A day after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) disclosed that nearly 99 per cent of notes banned last November had been deposited in banks, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Thursday said the demonetisation exercise had ended the "anonymity" around the money and identified it with its owner, ... (more...)
Nikki Haley Secures Win at United Nations with Resolution Strengthening Peacekeepers in Lebanon
- September 01, 2017
US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said Washington wanted the French-drafted resolution to renew UNIFIL's mandate to "ensure UNIFIL is doing its job to the fullest extent possible". UNIFIL was originally created to oversee the withdrawal of Israeli troops after a 1978 invasion. After a 2006 war between Israel and Hezbollah, the UNIFIL mandate was expanded to task peacekeepers with making sure southern Lebanon was "free of any armed personnel, assets and weapons" other than ... (more...)
- September 01, 2017
US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said Washington wanted the French-drafted resolution to renew UNIFIL's mandate to "ensure UNIFIL is doing its job to the fullest extent possible". UNIFIL was originally created to oversee the withdrawal of Israeli troops after a 1978 invasion. After a 2006 war between Israel and Hezbollah, the UNIFIL mandate was expanded to task peacekeepers with making sure southern Lebanon was "free of any armed personnel, assets and weapons" other than ... (more...)
Iraq declares victory over Islamic State
- September 01, 2017
Iraqi troops "eliminated and smashed Daesh terrorists" in al-Ayadia district, about 10 kilometres northwest of Tal Afar where the militants fled last week, Haider al-Abadi said in a statement. Authorities had accused the approximately 1,000 Jihadists believed to be in the city when the operation was launched of using civilians as human shields during Iraqi and coalition air strikes. (more...)
- September 01, 2017
Iraqi troops "eliminated and smashed Daesh terrorists" in al-Ayadia district, about 10 kilometres northwest of Tal Afar where the militants fled last week, Haider al-Abadi said in a statement. Authorities had accused the approximately 1,000 Jihadists believed to be in the city when the operation was launched of using civilians as human shields during Iraqi and coalition air strikes. (more...)
Thomas Lemar stars as France beat Netherlands; Belgium thrash Gibraltar 9-0
- September 01, 2017
France are now second in Group A, labeled the "Group of Death", behind Sweden , but 3-points clear of Holland. Deschamps told TF1: "It was a successful match". It was his first global goal and taken with the confidence and poise of a seasoned striker. Mbappe rounded off the scoring two minutes later with a composed finish from the edge of the box, after being teed up by Sidibe. (more...)
- September 01, 2017
France are now second in Group A, labeled the "Group of Death", behind Sweden , but 3-points clear of Holland. Deschamps told TF1: "It was a successful match". It was his first global goal and taken with the confidence and poise of a seasoned striker. Mbappe rounded off the scoring two minutes later with a composed finish from the edge of the box, after being teed up by Sidibe. (more...)
United Kingdom pledges $250 million in humanitarian aid for Nigeria
- September 01, 2017
Mr Johnson said: 'In Maiduguri I met casualties of Boko Haram violence, including bomb and gunshot victims, and saw for myself the displacement of people that brutality and poverty have created. Our military, diplomatic and development assistance is making a big difference. According to Reuters , the frequency of suicide bombing has also increased in the region, with a reported 170 people killed since June 1 this year. (more...)
- September 01, 2017
Mr Johnson said: 'In Maiduguri I met casualties of Boko Haram violence, including bomb and gunshot victims, and saw for myself the displacement of people that brutality and poverty have created. Our military, diplomatic and development assistance is making a big difference. According to Reuters , the frequency of suicide bombing has also increased in the region, with a reported 170 people killed since June 1 this year. (more...)
DMK meets President and seeks to order floor test in TN Assembly
- September 01, 2017
Reacting to Thirumavalavan's revelation, DMK working president M.K. Stalin said it would be "the dark pages in our democracy" if the Governor did not fulfil his Constitutional duties and took the stand he can not intervene. "The government of Amma (Jayalalithaa) is a fort that protects the poor and there is no room for family rule", he said. Dhinakaran has sacked a number of ministers, including Palaniswami, from various party posts. (more...)
- September 01, 2017
Reacting to Thirumavalavan's revelation, DMK working president M.K. Stalin said it would be "the dark pages in our democracy" if the Governor did not fulfil his Constitutional duties and took the stand he can not intervene. "The government of Amma (Jayalalithaa) is a fort that protects the poor and there is no room for family rule", he said. Dhinakaran has sacked a number of ministers, including Palaniswami, from various party posts. (more...)
Houston mayor confirms police officer drowned in flooding
- September 01, 2017
A dive team was coming to assist. Officials acknowledge that fatalities from Harvey could soar once floodwaters start to recede in the sprawling city. The city of Houston has announced a curfew from 12 a.m.to 5 a.m. The office posted the warning where all will see , on Facebook . "Get out Now!" Brazoria County officials told residents, after water from the Brazos River broke over the levee at Columbia Lakes. (more...)
- September 01, 2017
A dive team was coming to assist. Officials acknowledge that fatalities from Harvey could soar once floodwaters start to recede in the sprawling city. The city of Houston has announced a curfew from 12 a.m.to 5 a.m. The office posted the warning where all will see , on Facebook . "Get out Now!" Brazoria County officials told residents, after water from the Brazos River broke over the levee at Columbia Lakes. (more...)
Improvements to Posts with Multiple Photos and Videos
- September 01, 2017
While it has been possible to publish multiple photos as part of a single post, users were only allowed to post square-format photos as was the case with the Instagram of years past. Now, galleries can include both portrait and landscape photos, so I'm excited again. The new feature is meant to improve how you share photos and videos, drifting away from the previous restriction of 1:1 aspect ratio for multimedia content. (more...)
- September 01, 2017
While it has been possible to publish multiple photos as part of a single post, users were only allowed to post square-format photos as was the case with the Instagram of years past. Now, galleries can include both portrait and landscape photos, so I'm excited again. The new feature is meant to improve how you share photos and videos, drifting away from the previous restriction of 1:1 aspect ratio for multimedia content. (more...)
United States has more troops in Afghanistan than previously disclosed, Pentagon reveals
- September 01, 2017
An additional 2,000 USA troops, which military officials have not publicly acknowledged, are in Afghanistan to help local forces conduct counterterrorism missions. Gen. Kenneth McKenzie. The troops would train and advise Afghan forces battling the Taliban and the Islamic State, but do so closer to the front lines than those now in country. (more...)
- September 01, 2017
An additional 2,000 USA troops, which military officials have not publicly acknowledged, are in Afghanistan to help local forces conduct counterterrorism missions. Gen. Kenneth McKenzie. The troops would train and advise Afghan forces battling the Taliban and the Islamic State, but do so closer to the front lines than those now in country. (more...)
UN Concern over Deteriorating Situation of Civilians in Raqqa
- September 01, 2017
On Wednesday morning, the USA -led coalition moved to prevent the convoy from reaching its destination, the Islamic State-controlled town of Bukamal on the Syrian border with Iraq , according to US military spokesman Col. "Russian and pro-regime counter-ISIS words ring hollow when they allow known terrorists to transit territory under their control", Pentagon spokesman Eric Pahon told CNN. (more...)
- September 01, 2017
On Wednesday morning, the USA -led coalition moved to prevent the convoy from reaching its destination, the Islamic State-controlled town of Bukamal on the Syrian border with Iraq , according to US military spokesman Col. "Russian and pro-regime counter-ISIS words ring hollow when they allow known terrorists to transit territory under their control", Pentagon spokesman Eric Pahon told CNN. (more...)
USA bombers drill over Korean peninsula after latest North Korea launch
- September 01, 2017
ANALYST'S TAKE: "Markets have made the judgment that the post missile test reactions of the U.S., the United Nations and North Korea do not warrant a move to full "risk off" mode in stock markets at this stage", Ric Spooner, chief market analyst at CMC Markets, said in a commentary. (more...)
- September 01, 2017
ANALYST'S TAKE: "Markets have made the judgment that the post missile test reactions of the U.S., the United Nations and North Korea do not warrant a move to full "risk off" mode in stock markets at this stage", Ric Spooner, chief market analyst at CMC Markets, said in a commentary. (more...)
Several Union Ministers Sacked Ahead of Reshuffle?
- September 01, 2017
Textiles Minister Smriti Irani is holding additional charge of the Information and Broadcasting Ministry portfolio, while Rural Development Minister Narendra Tomar has additional charge of the Urban Development Ministry after Vice President M. (more...)
- September 01, 2017
Textiles Minister Smriti Irani is holding additional charge of the Information and Broadcasting Ministry portfolio, while Rural Development Minister Narendra Tomar has additional charge of the Urban Development Ministry after Vice President M. (more...)
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