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Tropical Storm Jose forms in the Atlantic, could be hurricane by Friday
- September 05, 2017
Irma is moving toward the west at 14 miles per hour. The northern Leewards are now being threatened by Category 5 Hurricane Irma . The estimated minimum central pressure is 29.77 inches. Jose is expected to strengthen over the next 48 and could become a hurricane by Friday. The storm is now in an area that is favorable for development, but the effects from distant Hurricane Irma may slow its growth later this week, according to the National Hurricane Center. (more...)
- September 05, 2017
Irma is moving toward the west at 14 miles per hour. The northern Leewards are now being threatened by Category 5 Hurricane Irma . The estimated minimum central pressure is 29.77 inches. Jose is expected to strengthen over the next 48 and could become a hurricane by Friday. The storm is now in an area that is favorable for development, but the effects from distant Hurricane Irma may slow its growth later this week, according to the National Hurricane Center. (more...)
Trio of teens charged in murder of MMA fighter Aaron Rajman
- September 05, 2017
Investigators allege that Swinton and Ortiz entered Rajman's home and shot the occupant during a home invasion. "She wasn't there. To charge her with first-degree murder doesn't make sense". Rajman answered and said he was out with his girlfriend, so Church said her daughter told the men he wasn't home, and to let her out of the vehicle. She said Ortiz, who her daughter didn't know, and three other men forced Summer into a vehicle at gunpoint and told her to call Rajman. (more...)
- September 05, 2017
Investigators allege that Swinton and Ortiz entered Rajman's home and shot the occupant during a home invasion. "She wasn't there. To charge her with first-degree murder doesn't make sense". Rajman answered and said he was out with his girlfriend, so Church said her daughter told the men he wasn't home, and to let her out of the vehicle. She said Ortiz, who her daughter didn't know, and three other men forced Summer into a vehicle at gunpoint and told her to call Rajman. (more...)
12 people injured by burning fuel at vehicle enthusiast festival
- September 05, 2017
Twelve people suffered serious injuries Sunday when fuel from a auto doing burnouts caught fire and sprayed into the crowd at a drag racing competition in Australia . One man, 48, and his son, 19, were airlifted to the Royal Adelaide Hospital after suffering " burns to 20 percent of their bodies, including their face", an Australian TV station reported. (more...)
- September 05, 2017
Twelve people suffered serious injuries Sunday when fuel from a auto doing burnouts caught fire and sprayed into the crowd at a drag racing competition in Australia . One man, 48, and his son, 19, were airlifted to the Royal Adelaide Hospital after suffering " burns to 20 percent of their bodies, including their face", an Australian TV station reported. (more...)
Kendall Jenner opens up about THAT Pepsi advert
- September 05, 2017
She can be heard saying: "It feels like my life is over". Despite this, Caitlyn insisted she still loves Kim and admires how she's developed her business empire in recent years. Speaking on Good Morning Britain , Caitlyn said: "With that family, you'll notice on the show [ Keeping up with the Kardashians ] that I always kept my opinions to myself". (more...)
- September 05, 2017
She can be heard saying: "It feels like my life is over". Despite this, Caitlyn insisted she still loves Kim and admires how she's developed her business empire in recent years. Speaking on Good Morning Britain , Caitlyn said: "With that family, you'll notice on the show [ Keeping up with the Kardashians ] that I always kept my opinions to myself". (more...)
Vodafone Offers Unlimited Calling, 28 GB Data At Rs 348
- September 04, 2017
Rs 399 plan offers 1 GB data per day at 4G speed along with unlimited local and STD calls. However, it isn't available for all. Airtel has launched plans of Rs 8, Rs 15, Rs 40, Rs 349, and Rs 399. The data validity is 28 days. The Jio plan doesn't come with any FUP limit. Ofcourse it offers unlimited calling and SMS. Now, this is where the similarity between Jio and Airtel narrows. (more...)
- September 04, 2017
Rs 399 plan offers 1 GB data per day at 4G speed along with unlimited local and STD calls. However, it isn't available for all. Airtel has launched plans of Rs 8, Rs 15, Rs 40, Rs 349, and Rs 399. The data validity is 28 days. The Jio plan doesn't come with any FUP limit. Ofcourse it offers unlimited calling and SMS. Now, this is where the similarity between Jio and Airtel narrows. (more...)
Uhuru Kenyatta respects Kenya's election nullification, but warns courts
- September 04, 2017
The election commission had declared incumbent President Uhuru Kenyatta the victor of the election by a margin of 1.4 million votes. Odinga, the veteran opposition leader whose coalition brought the petition against the election board to the Supreme Court , said officials from the commission should face criminal prosecution. (more...)
- September 04, 2017
The election commission had declared incumbent President Uhuru Kenyatta the victor of the election by a margin of 1.4 million votes. Odinga, the veteran opposition leader whose coalition brought the petition against the election board to the Supreme Court , said officials from the commission should face criminal prosecution. (more...)
9 new faces as Indian cabinet expands to 76
- September 04, 2017
Her Commerce Ministry has been handed over to Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu who, in turn, hands his ministry to Piyush Goyal in a cabinet reshuffle today that saw nine new ministers take oath. Naqvi has been now made the Minister of Minority Affairs. The Defence Ministry was with Finance Minister Arun Jaitley . While Pradhan can leverage the empire of blue chip public sector entities under his command to speed up skill development, Goyal may find the railways a different cup of tea ... (more...)
- September 04, 2017
Her Commerce Ministry has been handed over to Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu who, in turn, hands his ministry to Piyush Goyal in a cabinet reshuffle today that saw nine new ministers take oath. Naqvi has been now made the Minister of Minority Affairs. The Defence Ministry was with Finance Minister Arun Jaitley . While Pradhan can leverage the empire of blue chip public sector entities under his command to speed up skill development, Goyal may find the railways a different cup of tea ... (more...)
Mattis: NKorea threat would bring massive military response
- September 04, 2017
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis spoke out on Sunday after North Korea carried out an unexpectedly strong nuclear test, said to exceed in power the 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima. Then North Korean state media confirmed this was no quake. The UN Security Council plans to hold an emergency meeting on Monday to discuss the worldwide response to the test. (more...)
- September 04, 2017
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis spoke out on Sunday after North Korea carried out an unexpectedly strong nuclear test, said to exceed in power the 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima. Then North Korean state media confirmed this was no quake. The UN Security Council plans to hold an emergency meeting on Monday to discuss the worldwide response to the test. (more...)
US Warns Of "Massive Military Response" To North Korea Threat
- September 04, 2017
North Korea just tested their most powerful nuclear bomb yet and caused an natural disaster 10 times more powerful than their last test. The first suggestion that this was to be a far from normal Sunday in the region came when seismologists' equipment started picking up readings of an earth tremor in the area where North Korea has conducted nuclear tests before. (more...)
- September 04, 2017
North Korea just tested their most powerful nuclear bomb yet and caused an natural disaster 10 times more powerful than their last test. The first suggestion that this was to be a far from normal Sunday in the region came when seismologists' equipment started picking up readings of an earth tremor in the area where North Korea has conducted nuclear tests before. (more...)
Kenyatta's election annulled, fresh elections scheduled
- September 04, 2017
The fate of the IEBC seems to be shaping up as the key battle between Kenyatta and opposition leader Raila Odinga in the rerun presidential election that needs to take place by October 31. It is not clear yet now what will happen in these coming 60 days since we no longer have a president elect nor a president. But global observers did not report any interference with the vote. (more...)
- September 04, 2017
The fate of the IEBC seems to be shaping up as the key battle between Kenyatta and opposition leader Raila Odinga in the rerun presidential election that needs to take place by October 31. It is not clear yet now what will happen in these coming 60 days since we no longer have a president elect nor a president. But global observers did not report any interference with the vote. (more...)
I disagree but respect re-run ruling - Uhuru
- September 04, 2017
Odinga, who also contested the presidency in 2007 and 2013, repeated his statement after Friday's court ruling that the opposition would not participate in the re-run of the election without changes to the election commission. Chief Justice David Maraga said the vote was unconstitutional. Kenyans now hope the repeat election will help determine who the most preferred candidate is. (more...)
- September 04, 2017
Odinga, who also contested the presidency in 2007 and 2013, repeated his statement after Friday's court ruling that the opposition would not participate in the re-run of the election without changes to the election commission. Chief Justice David Maraga said the vote was unconstitutional. Kenyans now hope the repeat election will help determine who the most preferred candidate is. (more...)
Kenya's Supreme Court Voids Kenyatta's Re-election, Orders Re-run
- September 04, 2017
The court ruled 4-2 in Odinga's favor, saying the electoral commission committed "illegalities and irregularities". Kenyatta had initially called for calm but speaking at a party meeting in Nairobi , capital of the country, Kenyatta wondered if the supreme court judges who endorsed the ruling could "annul the wishes of the people". (more...)
- September 04, 2017
The court ruled 4-2 in Odinga's favor, saying the electoral commission committed "illegalities and irregularities". Kenyatta had initially called for calm but speaking at a party meeting in Nairobi , capital of the country, Kenyatta wondered if the supreme court judges who endorsed the ruling could "annul the wishes of the people". (more...)
Sharapova's run ends to Sevastova
- September 04, 2017
However, the 30-year-old suffered defeat at the hands of Latvia's Anastasija Sevastova who came from a set behind to beat her 5-7, 6-4, 6-2. "All that matters to me is I'm in the fourth round. Maybe this was just one three-setter too many for Maria Sharapova . It was a roller coaster of a first set for Sharapova . Williams took the first set against Navarro without issue at 6-3, but was broken on her first serve in the second set. (more...)
- September 04, 2017
However, the 30-year-old suffered defeat at the hands of Latvia's Anastasija Sevastova who came from a set behind to beat her 5-7, 6-4, 6-2. "All that matters to me is I'm in the fourth round. Maybe this was just one three-setter too many for Maria Sharapova . It was a roller coaster of a first set for Sharapova . Williams took the first set against Navarro without issue at 6-3, but was broken on her first serve in the second set. (more...)
Putin Plans On Skipping This Year's UN General Assembly Session
- September 04, 2017
Putin , in an article published on the Kremlin's website Friday, warned that the standoff between North Korea and the United States was nearing the point of large-scale conflict. Instead, she called on related parties to engage in unconditional talks based on the Korean Peninsula peace roadmap proposed by Russian Federation and China. (more...)
- September 04, 2017
Putin , in an article published on the Kremlin's website Friday, warned that the standoff between North Korea and the United States was nearing the point of large-scale conflict. Instead, she called on related parties to engage in unconditional talks based on the Korean Peninsula peace roadmap proposed by Russian Federation and China. (more...)
Cabinet rejig: Shiv Sena unhappy, will not attend today's oath ceremony
- September 04, 2017
Older allies, such as the Shiv Sena , targetted BJP for ignoring its allies and termed the NDA alliance as "almost dead". Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had earlier said that the JD (U) had no talks with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the Centre on his party joining the Cabinet. (more...)
- September 04, 2017
Older allies, such as the Shiv Sena , targetted BJP for ignoring its allies and termed the NDA alliance as "almost dead". Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had earlier said that the JD (U) had no talks with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the Centre on his party joining the Cabinet. (more...)
With tensions high, United States and South Korea finish drills
- September 04, 2017
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis replied: "No". Defense Secretary Mattis welcomed his South Korean counterpart to the Pentagon on Wednesday, as the two countries try to figure out how to handle recent North Korean provocations. The warning comes as tensions soar after Pyongyang fired an intermediate-range missile over Japan. It traveled around 2,700 kilometers (1,700 miles) at a maximum altitude of around 550 kilometers, it said, adding South Korea and the U.S. (more...)
- September 04, 2017
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis replied: "No". Defense Secretary Mattis welcomed his South Korean counterpart to the Pentagon on Wednesday, as the two countries try to figure out how to handle recent North Korean provocations. The warning comes as tensions soar after Pyongyang fired an intermediate-range missile over Japan. It traveled around 2,700 kilometers (1,700 miles) at a maximum altitude of around 550 kilometers, it said, adding South Korea and the U.S. (more...)
Beijing condemns calls for new sanctions against North Korea
- September 04, 2017
Still, the results carry particular significance in light of recent events. The key components of America's missile defense arsenal include ground based interceptors created to defend the United States, ship-based Aegis interceptors and the THAAD or Terminal High Altitude Air Defense System. (more...)
- September 04, 2017
Still, the results carry particular significance in light of recent events. The key components of America's missile defense arsenal include ground based interceptors created to defend the United States, ship-based Aegis interceptors and the THAAD or Terminal High Altitude Air Defense System. (more...)
Pilgrims in Muzdalifa prepare for hajj's final stages
- September 04, 2017
The over-consumerism during the Hajj season acts as a distraction from prayer, reflection and enhancing the value of brotherhood and solidarity by spending time with fellow Muslims from across the world. The Kaaba represents the metaphorical house of God and the oneness of God in Islam. Many have been wounded or killed by stones thrown from further back within the crowd. (more...)
- September 04, 2017
The over-consumerism during the Hajj season acts as a distraction from prayer, reflection and enhancing the value of brotherhood and solidarity by spending time with fellow Muslims from across the world. The Kaaba represents the metaphorical house of God and the oneness of God in Islam. Many have been wounded or killed by stones thrown from further back within the crowd. (more...)
North Korea successfully tests Nuclear Bomb
- September 04, 2017
Pyongyang declared the test of what it called a hydrogen bomb to be a "perfect success". South Korea's weather agency said Sunday's test appears to have been several times stronger than previous ones. Countries have also been barred from entering into ventures from North Korea. But Sunday's statement by KCNA will raise already high worries on the Korean Peninsula and in Washington that the North is closer to its goal of an arsenal of viable nuclear ICBMs that can reach the United ... (more...)
- September 04, 2017
Pyongyang declared the test of what it called a hydrogen bomb to be a "perfect success". South Korea's weather agency said Sunday's test appears to have been several times stronger than previous ones. Countries have also been barred from entering into ventures from North Korea. But Sunday's statement by KCNA will raise already high worries on the Korean Peninsula and in Washington that the North is closer to its goal of an arsenal of viable nuclear ICBMs that can reach the United ... (more...)
Damian Green warns Tories: Back Brexit or get Corbyn
- September 04, 2017
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson was at one time the darling of the Conservative party, but his stock has been in decline for some time and he is now as big as 10-1 with some bookmakers , while Home Secretary Amber Rudd is available at 16-1 despite the fact that with a majority of just 346 in her own constituency, she would be at risk of losing her seat in a general election. (more...)
- September 04, 2017
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson was at one time the darling of the Conservative party, but his stock has been in decline for some time and he is now as big as 10-1 with some bookmakers , while Home Secretary Amber Rudd is available at 16-1 despite the fact that with a majority of just 346 in her own constituency, she would be at risk of losing her seat in a general election. (more...)
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NASA gets an infrared view of large Tropical Storm Jose