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President Moon seeks public understanding for THAAD deployment
- September 10, 2017
The yen strengthened on Lee's remarks. They harshly criticized the Moon Jae-in government as the remaining THAAD elements were transported Thursday morning to the site after violently suppressing anti-THAAD civilians. The system, made by Lockheed Martin Corp., is created to destroy short-and-medium-range ballistic missiles at high altitudes in their "terminal" phase, as they descend. (more...)
- September 10, 2017
The yen strengthened on Lee's remarks. They harshly criticized the Moon Jae-in government as the remaining THAAD elements were transported Thursday morning to the site after violently suppressing anti-THAAD civilians. The system, made by Lockheed Martin Corp., is created to destroy short-and-medium-range ballistic missiles at high altitudes in their "terminal" phase, as they descend. (more...)
Active shooter situation at OH high school: Arrest made, no injuries reported
- September 09, 2017
US police arrested one person and confiscated a gun Friday morning while responding to a report of an active shooter at an OH high school, confirming there were no injuries. Counselors will be there Monday for teachers and staff and on Tuesday for students. ACTIVE SHOOTER LATEST 9:45am 9/8: 1 suspect arrested, gun taken, no injuries reported. (more...)
- September 09, 2017
US police arrested one person and confiscated a gun Friday morning while responding to a report of an active shooter at an OH high school, confirming there were no injuries. Counselors will be there Monday for teachers and staff and on Tuesday for students. ACTIVE SHOOTER LATEST 9:45am 9/8: 1 suspect arrested, gun taken, no injuries reported. (more...)
Martin Shkreli Government Wants Him in Jail After Threatening Hillary Clinton
- September 09, 2017
Hillary Clinton might have to wear a helmet on her book tour. Payment after the sequence matches. The motion came the day after prosecutors asked U.S. "I will be peacefully protesting the Hillary Clinton book signing in NYC, chanting 'Lock her up'". Lol Hillary Clinton's presumptive agents are hard at work. (more...)
- September 09, 2017
Hillary Clinton might have to wear a helmet on her book tour. Payment after the sequence matches. The motion came the day after prosecutors asked U.S. "I will be peacefully protesting the Hillary Clinton book signing in NYC, chanting 'Lock her up'". Lol Hillary Clinton's presumptive agents are hard at work. (more...)
Man gives last generator to crying Lowe's customer
- September 09, 2017
Managers at the Lowe's store at South Semoran Boulevard and Lake Margaret Drive near Orlando's Conway neighborhood said they received a surprise shipment of 216 generators at about 7 a.m. "That's a handsome man right there", she said. Had there been one more generator, it would have been hers. This man insisted she take his. Then Santiago, having given up the generator to someone who desperately needed it, went back to his shopping. (more...)
- September 09, 2017
Managers at the Lowe's store at South Semoran Boulevard and Lake Margaret Drive near Orlando's Conway neighborhood said they received a surprise shipment of 216 generators at about 7 a.m. "That's a handsome man right there", she said. Had there been one more generator, it would have been hers. This man insisted she take his. Then Santiago, having given up the generator to someone who desperately needed it, went back to his shopping. (more...)
Florida Lowe's customer gives up last generator to stranger
- September 09, 2017
The video that has gone viral shows the woman finding empty isles after she came to buy oxygen for her father. Completely overwhelmed with the hopelessness of the situation, Ms Brekke burst into tears. And without even asking her why she was distressed, he handed over his purchase. Had there been one more generator, it would have been hers. A modest Mr Santiago sought no praise or reward for the act of kindness, and simply said it was clear Ms Brekke needed it more. (more...)
- September 09, 2017
The video that has gone viral shows the woman finding empty isles after she came to buy oxygen for her father. Completely overwhelmed with the hopelessness of the situation, Ms Brekke burst into tears. And without even asking her why she was distressed, he handed over his purchase. Had there been one more generator, it would have been hers. A modest Mr Santiago sought no praise or reward for the act of kindness, and simply said it was clear Ms Brekke needed it more. (more...)
Maybe we should just get rid of the debt ceiling altogether
- September 09, 2017
Mnuchin elicited hisses when he told the meeting of House Republicans " vote for the debt ceiling for me", said Rep. Mark Walker, R-N.C. Trump pressed his party allies to accelerate efforts to revamp the tax code and lower taxes on corporations and workers, perhaps his best chance to pass a major priority item before the end of the year. (more...)
- September 09, 2017
Mnuchin elicited hisses when he told the meeting of House Republicans " vote for the debt ceiling for me", said Rep. Mark Walker, R-N.C. Trump pressed his party allies to accelerate efforts to revamp the tax code and lower taxes on corporations and workers, perhaps his best chance to pass a major priority item before the end of the year. (more...)
China's Xi Agrees to 'Denuclearized' North Korea
- September 09, 2017
In comments carried by Russian news agencies, Putin said Trump is "not my bride, and I'm not his groom". Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday called for the world to put the "greatest possible pressure" on North Korea to abandon its nuclear missile programme. (more...)
- September 09, 2017
In comments carried by Russian news agencies, Putin said Trump is "not my bride, and I'm not his groom". Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday called for the world to put the "greatest possible pressure" on North Korea to abandon its nuclear missile programme. (more...)
China defends Pakistan's terrorism charges post BRICS
- September 09, 2017
This came after all five countries at the recent BRICS summit in Xiamen , including China , condemned among others some Pakistan-based terror outfits carrying out cross-border attacks in India and Afghanistan . He further stated that Pakistan is a close friend of China and no one understands it better than us, adding, "Pakistan itself has been a victim of terrorism for years". (more...)
- September 09, 2017
This came after all five countries at the recent BRICS summit in Xiamen , including China , condemned among others some Pakistan-based terror outfits carrying out cross-border attacks in India and Afghanistan . He further stated that Pakistan is a close friend of China and no one understands it better than us, adding, "Pakistan itself has been a victim of terrorism for years". (more...)
Spanish court blocks Catalan independence vote and threatens charges
- September 09, 2017
On Sept. 6, the Catalan parliament approved a law to hold a referendum on the region's independence . The wealthy northeastern region in Spain has some autonomous governing powers, but the October vote is for sovereignty, despite Spain's constitution, which says the country is indivisible. (more...)
- September 09, 2017
On Sept. 6, the Catalan parliament approved a law to hold a referendum on the region's independence . The wealthy northeastern region in Spain has some autonomous governing powers, but the October vote is for sovereignty, despite Spain's constitution, which says the country is indivisible. (more...)
Curfews set ahead of Hurricane Irma
- September 09, 2017
The National Hurricane Center issued warnings for large areas of southern Florida earlier this week, and Palm Beach County announced on Thursday that areas listed in three of five zones should be evacuated before the storm hits. Mandatory evacuations are in place on Friday for Goodland, Chokoloskee, and Everglades City, as well as all of the barrier islands including Sanibel, Fort Myers Beach, and Pine Island. (more...)
- September 09, 2017
The National Hurricane Center issued warnings for large areas of southern Florida earlier this week, and Palm Beach County announced on Thursday that areas listed in three of five zones should be evacuated before the storm hits. Mandatory evacuations are in place on Friday for Goodland, Chokoloskee, and Everglades City, as well as all of the barrier islands including Sanibel, Fort Myers Beach, and Pine Island. (more...)
China is probably only answer to North Korea
- September 09, 2017
Earlier on Thursday, the final parts of the American Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) missile system arrived at a base in South Korea as hundreds of protesters thronged the area amid a huge police presence. Trump said Washington has been deeply concerned over the ongoing situation on the Korean Peninsula, and attaches importance to China's essential role in resolving the issue. (more...)
- September 09, 2017
Earlier on Thursday, the final parts of the American Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) missile system arrived at a base in South Korea as hundreds of protesters thronged the area amid a huge police presence. Trump said Washington has been deeply concerned over the ongoing situation on the Korean Peninsula, and attaches importance to China's essential role in resolving the issue. (more...)
ISIS 'Minister of War' Killed in Syria Air Strike
- September 09, 2017
Details on who was killed in the attack are mostly unclear, though one was identified as Abu Mohammed al-Shimali, the "emir" of the Deir Ezzor Province. As result of the airstrike at least 40 IS members, including four field commanders, were killed on the spot. The trained sniper and former colonel was apparently wounded in 2015 but survived. (more...)
- September 09, 2017
Details on who was killed in the attack are mostly unclear, though one was identified as Abu Mohammed al-Shimali, the "emir" of the Deir Ezzor Province. As result of the airstrike at least 40 IS members, including four field commanders, were killed on the spot. The trained sniper and former colonel was apparently wounded in 2015 but survived. (more...)
Hurricane Irma Winds Whip Trees in San Juan
- September 09, 2017
On Wednesday, fans of commercial aviation noticed something interesting take place in the skies over Puerto Rico. "What we're doing here is we are trying to be proactive rather than re-active", said Ortiz. "Especially in the face of major challenges, it's important that we stand together as one country, and as with the recent disaster in Texas, Congress must move quickly to provide assistance to those who are affected". (more...)
- September 09, 2017
On Wednesday, fans of commercial aviation noticed something interesting take place in the skies over Puerto Rico. "What we're doing here is we are trying to be proactive rather than re-active", said Ortiz. "Especially in the face of major challenges, it's important that we stand together as one country, and as with the recent disaster in Texas, Congress must move quickly to provide assistance to those who are affected". (more...)
North Korea vows strong countermeasures against United States pressure
- September 09, 2017
The White House on Wednesday released details of calls Tuesday with British Prime Minister Theresa May and Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. Moon Jae-in, South Korea's prime minister, has also been newly receptive to THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense), a highly controversial USA -backed missile defense program that faced deep opposition when his more conservative predecessor approved it before leaving office. (more...)
- September 09, 2017
The White House on Wednesday released details of calls Tuesday with British Prime Minister Theresa May and Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. Moon Jae-in, South Korea's prime minister, has also been newly receptive to THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense), a highly controversial USA -backed missile defense program that faced deep opposition when his more conservative predecessor approved it before leaving office. (more...)
Fellow Nobel victor urges Suu Kyi to speak out
- September 09, 2017
Four years ago, three of her fellow female Peace Prize winners - Williams, Iran's Shirin Ebadi and Liberia's Leymah Gbowee - met her privately in what proved to be a futile effort to persuade her to recognize the Rohingya issue. Pope Francis has a point. No police were seen at the village beyond those who were accompanying the journalists. India has stood by Suu Kyi despite growing worldwide pressure. (more...)
- September 09, 2017
Four years ago, three of her fellow female Peace Prize winners - Williams, Iran's Shirin Ebadi and Liberia's Leymah Gbowee - met her privately in what proved to be a futile effort to persuade her to recognize the Rohingya issue. Pope Francis has a point. No police were seen at the village beyond those who were accompanying the journalists. India has stood by Suu Kyi despite growing worldwide pressure. (more...)
Power outages reported across South Florida as Irma approaches
- September 09, 2017
More than 11,000 workers are being deployed across the state to respond to outages and FPL said it has invested more than $3 billion in its grid over the last decade to be better prepared for storms, though the company said "no utility is hurricane-proof, especially when facing a storm such as Irma". (more...)
- September 09, 2017
More than 11,000 workers are being deployed across the state to respond to outages and FPL said it has invested more than $3 billion in its grid over the last decade to be better prepared for storms, though the company said "no utility is hurricane-proof, especially when facing a storm such as Irma". (more...)
Gov. Rauner Will Borrow $6 Billion to Pay off Illinois' Debt
- September 09, 2017
On Thursday, Governor Rauner announced he intends to issue $6 billion in bonds to pay down the state's bill backlog, a significant portion of which is subject to late-payment interest penalties. It comes after multiple attempts by lawmakers and Comptroller Susana Mendoza to get the governor to act. "It's going to give me an opportunity to provide some immediate relief to many providers who have waited an unconscionable period of time to get paid for services they've already provided to ... (more...)
- September 09, 2017
On Thursday, Governor Rauner announced he intends to issue $6 billion in bonds to pay down the state's bill backlog, a significant portion of which is subject to late-payment interest penalties. It comes after multiple attempts by lawmakers and Comptroller Susana Mendoza to get the governor to act. "It's going to give me an opportunity to provide some immediate relief to many providers who have waited an unconscionable period of time to get paid for services they've already provided to ... (more...)
USA formally requests UN Security Council vote on NK sanctions
- September 09, 2017
The draft resolution reportedly will allow states to intercept and inspect on the high seas vessels blacklisted by the UNSC. Thousands of U.S. soldiers are stationed in South Korea and Japan. US President Donald Trump has said all options, including military action, are on the table to deal with the threat. He declined to say if he'd accept a nuclear-armed North Korea that can be successfully deterred from using such weapons. (more...)
- September 09, 2017
The draft resolution reportedly will allow states to intercept and inspect on the high seas vessels blacklisted by the UNSC. Thousands of U.S. soldiers are stationed in South Korea and Japan. US President Donald Trump has said all options, including military action, are on the table to deal with the threat. He declined to say if he'd accept a nuclear-armed North Korea that can be successfully deterred from using such weapons. (more...)
Trump, Kuwait Emir Hold White House Talks
- September 09, 2017
In remarks aired on the Al-Jazeera network, Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani rejected the Saudi-led bloc's 13 demands. Coming to a peace agreement in the Middle East is the most hard deal in the world to make, President Donald Trump said Thursday. Watch the press conference below, courtesy of the White House. (more...)
- September 09, 2017
In remarks aired on the Al-Jazeera network, Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani rejected the Saudi-led bloc's 13 demands. Coming to a peace agreement in the Middle East is the most hard deal in the world to make, President Donald Trump said Thursday. Watch the press conference below, courtesy of the White House. (more...)
Hurricane Katia Slams Into Mexico's Veracruz State
- September 09, 2017
A hurricane warning is in effect for an area ranging from Cabo Rojo to Laguna Verde , where the storm is expected to make landfall. In those places, storms with sustained winds between 30 and 50 kilometers per hour, and gusts of up to 80 can occur. (more...)
- September 09, 2017
A hurricane warning is in effect for an area ranging from Cabo Rojo to Laguna Verde , where the storm is expected to make landfall. In those places, storms with sustained winds between 30 and 50 kilometers per hour, and gusts of up to 80 can occur. (more...)
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