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Condoleezza Rice: Trump right to paint 'bleak picture' of North Korea
- September 03, 2017
North Korea says it has developed a more advanced nuclear weapon that can be loaded on to a ballistic missile. Now Seoul wants to revise that agreement to allow for heavier payloads on the tips of their rockets. "The reason they want it, I think, is they want to be able to either respond to North Korean provocation or they want North Korea to be aware that they have the capability to respond if North Korea goes too far", said Schuster, now a Hawaii Pacific University professor. (more...)
- September 03, 2017
North Korea says it has developed a more advanced nuclear weapon that can be loaded on to a ballistic missile. Now Seoul wants to revise that agreement to allow for heavier payloads on the tips of their rockets. "The reason they want it, I think, is they want to be able to either respond to North Korean provocation or they want North Korea to be aware that they have the capability to respond if North Korea goes too far", said Schuster, now a Hawaii Pacific University professor. (more...)
Temple Student Jenna Burleigh Missing
- September 03, 2017
The suspect was found by police in Wayne County on Saturday morning and returned to Philadelphia, city police said during the news conference. He has been charged with murder and other offenses. He said crime scenes were processed at Hupperterz's North Philadelphia apartment at 1708 N. 16th St. and a home in Jenkintown, which reportedly belongs to Hupperterz's mother and stepfather. (more...)
- September 03, 2017
The suspect was found by police in Wayne County on Saturday morning and returned to Philadelphia, city police said during the news conference. He has been charged with murder and other offenses. He said crime scenes were processed at Hupperterz's North Philadelphia apartment at 1708 N. 16th St. and a home in Jenkintown, which reportedly belongs to Hupperterz's mother and stepfather. (more...)
North Korea says it has developed advanced hydrogen bomb
- September 03, 2017
The report carried pictures of the leader inspecting the device with sections. Pyongyang fired an intermediate-range Hwasong-12 over Japan early on Tuesday, which it said was a mere "curtain-raiser" for the North's "resolute countermeasures" against ongoing US-South Korean military drills. (more...)
- September 03, 2017
The report carried pictures of the leader inspecting the device with sections. Pyongyang fired an intermediate-range Hwasong-12 over Japan early on Tuesday, which it said was a mere "curtain-raiser" for the North's "resolute countermeasures" against ongoing US-South Korean military drills. (more...)
North Korea claims to have developed hydrogen bomb
- September 03, 2017
The state-run Korean Central News Agency's latest report claimed North Korea "recently succeeded in making a more developed nuke ". North Korea hasn't tested a nuclear device since September a year ago, meaning its possible the DPRK could now be preparing for another test, something South Korean intelligence officials recently stated can happen at any time. (more...)
- September 03, 2017
The state-run Korean Central News Agency's latest report claimed North Korea "recently succeeded in making a more developed nuke ". North Korea hasn't tested a nuclear device since September a year ago, meaning its possible the DPRK could now be preparing for another test, something South Korean intelligence officials recently stated can happen at any time. (more...)
Zambia Defeat Algeria 3-1 In World Cup Qualifier
- September 03, 2017
Zambia now only has one point from two games in these World Cup Qualifiers and is chasing Group B leaders Nigeria, who have nine points from three games played . It was also Zambia's first competitive win over Algeria since they beat the North Africans 3-2 for bronze at the 1982 African Cup in Libya. Belgian coach Marc Wilmots welcomed the win after a deflating start with the Ivorians this year included a friendly hammering from the Netherlands and a shock Africa Cup of Nations ... (more...)
- September 03, 2017
Zambia now only has one point from two games in these World Cup Qualifiers and is chasing Group B leaders Nigeria, who have nine points from three games played . It was also Zambia's first competitive win over Algeria since they beat the North Africans 3-2 for bronze at the 1982 African Cup in Libya. Belgian coach Marc Wilmots welcomed the win after a deflating start with the Ivorians this year included a friendly hammering from the Netherlands and a shock Africa Cup of Nations ... (more...)
Vice President greets Indians on Id-ul-Zuha
- September 03, 2017
How is Eid al-Adha celebrated? The Hajj comes full circle with pilgrims returning to The Grand Mosque for their final prayers before they return to their families at home and continue to observe the remainder of Eid al-Adha. Wishing you all a very Happy Bakrid! I also wish you to have such a faith as that of the prophet Ibrahim , and the same kind of peace in the heart as his son. (more...)
- September 03, 2017
How is Eid al-Adha celebrated? The Hajj comes full circle with pilgrims returning to The Grand Mosque for their final prayers before they return to their families at home and continue to observe the remainder of Eid al-Adha. Wishing you all a very Happy Bakrid! I also wish you to have such a faith as that of the prophet Ibrahim , and the same kind of peace in the heart as his son. (more...)
Thieves get caught when they try robbing a pub packed with cops
- September 03, 2017
Two armed men showed up at a Woodlawn, Md. bar on Tuesday and demanded cash at gunpoint, police say-but they probably would have thought twice had they known who was drinking there. "It's kind of odd you would even attempt it... There was a decent amount of them". In France a year ago, armed robbers held up a McDonalds in Besancon, firing in the air with a shotgun, and threatening the staff to open the cash till. (more...)
- September 03, 2017
Two armed men showed up at a Woodlawn, Md. bar on Tuesday and demanded cash at gunpoint, police say-but they probably would have thought twice had they known who was drinking there. "It's kind of odd you would even attempt it... There was a decent amount of them". In France a year ago, armed robbers held up a McDonalds in Besancon, firing in the air with a shotgun, and threatening the staff to open the cash till. (more...)
Haley's remarks show United States envoy's ignorance of JCPOA text: Iran FM
- September 03, 2017
USA ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley traveled to Vienna last week to visit the headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to discuss Iran's nuclear activities. The Trump administration has been pushing the IAEA to check military sites in Iran to verify it is not breaching the deal. The deal outlines what Tehran has to do to pull back its nuclear program from the brink of weapons-making capacity in return for economic and other sanctions relief for Iran. (more...)
- September 03, 2017
USA ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley traveled to Vienna last week to visit the headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to discuss Iran's nuclear activities. The Trump administration has been pushing the IAEA to check military sites in Iran to verify it is not breaching the deal. The deal outlines what Tehran has to do to pull back its nuclear program from the brink of weapons-making capacity in return for economic and other sanctions relief for Iran. (more...)
North Korea Is Closing In On A Sixth Nuclear Test
- September 03, 2017
North Korea has carried out a series of missile tests in recent months, including weapons that put the mainland USA in range. "The H-bomb, the explosive power of which is adjustable from tens kiloton to hundreds kiloton, is a multi-functional thermonuclear nuke with great destructive power which can be detonated even at high altitudes for super-powerful EMP (electromagnetic pulse) attack according to strategic goals", KCNA reported in English. (more...)
- September 03, 2017
North Korea has carried out a series of missile tests in recent months, including weapons that put the mainland USA in range. "The H-bomb, the explosive power of which is adjustable from tens kiloton to hundreds kiloton, is a multi-functional thermonuclear nuke with great destructive power which can be detonated even at high altitudes for super-powerful EMP (electromagnetic pulse) attack according to strategic goals", KCNA reported in English. (more...)
No evidence Trump Tower was wiretapped, according to the Justice Department
- September 03, 2017
But Weinsheimer reiterated that "the Department of Justice including NSD has no records responsive to Plaintiff's request inasmuch as it seeks records of alleged wiretapping of then-Candidate Trump in Trump Tower by President Obama prior to the election, as referenced in the March 4, 2017 , tweet". (more...)
- September 03, 2017
But Weinsheimer reiterated that "the Department of Justice including NSD has no records responsive to Plaintiff's request inasmuch as it seeks records of alleged wiretapping of then-Candidate Trump in Trump Tower by President Obama prior to the election, as referenced in the March 4, 2017 , tweet". (more...)
Justice Dept.: No evidence to back up Trump's wiretapping claim
- September 03, 2017
It speaks volumes about Trump's mental state that he publicly proclaimed that former President Obama wiretapped him only to have his own Justice Department admit that there is zero evidence that Federal Bureau of Investigation ever wiretapped Trump Tower. (more...)
- September 03, 2017
It speaks volumes about Trump's mental state that he publicly proclaimed that former President Obama wiretapped him only to have his own Justice Department admit that there is zero evidence that Federal Bureau of Investigation ever wiretapped Trump Tower. (more...)
Justice Department affirms no evidence Obama wiretapped Trump
- September 03, 2017
In a statement , American Oversight said the Justice Department filing " confirmed in writing that President Trump lied when he tweeted the former President Obama "wiretapped" him at Trump Tower". In response to a Freedom of Information Act request submitted by the watchdog group American Oversight, the DOJ filed a Motion for Summary Judgment Friday night that they have found no evidence to corroborate the accusations Trump made in a series of incendiary tweets. (more...)
- September 03, 2017
In a statement , American Oversight said the Justice Department filing " confirmed in writing that President Trump lied when he tweeted the former President Obama "wiretapped" him at Trump Tower". In response to a Freedom of Information Act request submitted by the watchdog group American Oversight, the DOJ filed a Motion for Summary Judgment Friday night that they have found no evidence to corroborate the accusations Trump made in a series of incendiary tweets. (more...)
Justice Dept.: No evidence Obama wiretapped Trump Tower
- September 03, 2017
A "Motion for Summary Judgment" filed Friday evening in D.C. district court says neither the Federal Bureau of Investigation nor the Justice Department's National Security Division have records confirming wiretaps that Trump accused the Obama administration of ordering. (more...)
- September 03, 2017
A "Motion for Summary Judgment" filed Friday evening in D.C. district court says neither the Federal Bureau of Investigation nor the Justice Department's National Security Division have records confirming wiretaps that Trump accused the Obama administration of ordering. (more...)
Trump's nominee for NASA administrator is really into the moon
- September 03, 2017
He introduced the American Space Renaissance Act in April 2016, which included provisions on national security, civil and commercial space. He is a former Navy pilot who "began his Naval aviation career flying the E-2C Hawkeye off the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier", according a brief biography released by the White House. (more...)
- September 03, 2017
He introduced the American Space Renaissance Act in April 2016, which included provisions on national security, civil and commercial space. He is a former Navy pilot who "began his Naval aviation career flying the E-2C Hawkeye off the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier", according a brief biography released by the White House. (more...)
Republicans' newest charge against James Comey is a cheap stunt
- September 03, 2017
The Times report doesn't say what was in the letter , which was originally meant to be sent directly to Comey, according to the Times . The New York Times first reported the letter. According to a Politico report , White House aides like now-fired staffer Reince Preibus tried to warn Trump against firing Comey because it could create a political "firestorm". (more...)
- September 03, 2017
The Times report doesn't say what was in the letter , which was originally meant to be sent directly to Comey, according to the Times . The New York Times first reported the letter. According to a Politico report , White House aides like now-fired staffer Reince Preibus tried to warn Trump against firing Comey because it could create a political "firestorm". (more...)
Deputies: Girl, 10, abused for months in Oswego County
- September 02, 2017
It was also revealed that the victim had meals withheld and was required to eat one meal a day that was doused with hot sauce, and that the victim was required to work outside all day and was not provided food, water or access to a bathroom and was not allowed to bathe. (more...)
- September 02, 2017
It was also revealed that the victim had meals withheld and was required to eat one meal a day that was doused with hot sauce, and that the victim was required to work outside all day and was not provided food, water or access to a bathroom and was not allowed to bathe. (more...)
United States bombers drill over Korean peninsula days after latest missile launch
- September 02, 2017
France's foreign minister said on Friday that North Korea would have capability to send long-range ballistic missiles in a few months and urged China to be more active diplomatically to resolve the crisis. "So I am determined that we will seize the opportunity to become an ever more outward-looking global Britain, deepening our trade relations with old friends and new allies around the world", she said, according to Britain's Press Association. (more...)
- September 02, 2017
France's foreign minister said on Friday that North Korea would have capability to send long-range ballistic missiles in a few months and urged China to be more active diplomatically to resolve the crisis. "So I am determined that we will seize the opportunity to become an ever more outward-looking global Britain, deepening our trade relations with old friends and new allies around the world", she said, according to Britain's Press Association. (more...)
Kenya's Supreme Court rules presidential election invalid, new polls to be held
- September 02, 2017
President Kenyatta spoke hours after the Supreme Court quashed his re-election and ordered fresh polls. Uhuru Kenyatta has today addressed the outcome of Presidential petition that had been filed by NASA's Raila Odinga challenging the outcome of 8 August General Election. (more...)
- September 02, 2017
President Kenyatta spoke hours after the Supreme Court quashed his re-election and ordered fresh polls. Uhuru Kenyatta has today addressed the outcome of Presidential petition that had been filed by NASA's Raila Odinga challenging the outcome of 8 August General Election. (more...)
Another health attack on diplomats in Cuba last month
- September 02, 2017
In response to the attacks, the USA expelled two Cuban diplomats from the country's embassy in Washington in May. USA officials who worked in Havana said the petty harassment had slacked off in recent years, even before President Barack Obama announced in 2014 that he would reestablish full diplomatic ties with Cuba after decades of estrangement. (more...)
- September 02, 2017
In response to the attacks, the USA expelled two Cuban diplomats from the country's embassy in Washington in May. USA officials who worked in Havana said the petty harassment had slacked off in recent years, even before President Barack Obama announced in 2014 that he would reestablish full diplomatic ties with Cuba after decades of estrangement. (more...)
MQM's Khawaja Izhar escapes assassination attempt, guard and passer-by killed
- September 02, 2017
One of the assailants was shot dead in retaliatory firing, police said, while another was injured but managed to flee. Police also said they had recovered a 9mm pistol and a motorcycle used by the killed attacker from the scene of the incident, the report said. (more...)
- September 02, 2017
One of the assailants was shot dead in retaliatory firing, police said, while another was injured but managed to flee. Police also said they had recovered a 9mm pistol and a motorcycle used by the killed attacker from the scene of the incident, the report said. (more...)
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