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Southwest flies cabin full of shelter pets out of storm-hit Houston
- September 10, 2017
As per reports, 64 displaced cats and dogs were relocated to California from Texas, only to be placed in new and safe shelters. The charity coordinated the rescue mission with the Houston-based charity Operation Pets Alive! which tries to find non-lethal options for abandoned animals and pets in normal circumstances. (more...)
- September 10, 2017
As per reports, 64 displaced cats and dogs were relocated to California from Texas, only to be placed in new and safe shelters. The charity coordinated the rescue mission with the Houston-based charity Operation Pets Alive! which tries to find non-lethal options for abandoned animals and pets in normal circumstances. (more...)
Gov. Abbott Forms Commission To Aid Harvey Rebuilding Efforts
- September 10, 2017
The "Governor's Commission to Rebuild Texas" consists of leaders from various organization including the Department of Public Safety, the Texas Education Agency and the Texas Department of State Health Services, but it will be led by Texas A&M University Chancellor John Sharp. (more...)
- September 10, 2017
The "Governor's Commission to Rebuild Texas" consists of leaders from various organization including the Department of Public Safety, the Texas Education Agency and the Texas Department of State Health Services, but it will be led by Texas A&M University Chancellor John Sharp. (more...)
Railways irregularities case: CBI summons Lalu Prasad, Tejashwi Yadav
- September 10, 2017
Sharpening his attack on RJD Chief Lalu Prasad and his son Tejaswi Yadav after CBI's summons to them, deputy chief minister Sushil Kumar Modi today wondered how they could defend themselves before CBI for acquiring land from Kochar brothers during Mr Prasad's tenure as railway minister in UPA-I. (more...)
- September 10, 2017
Sharpening his attack on RJD Chief Lalu Prasad and his son Tejaswi Yadav after CBI's summons to them, deputy chief minister Sushil Kumar Modi today wondered how they could defend themselves before CBI for acquiring land from Kochar brothers during Mr Prasad's tenure as railway minister in UPA-I. (more...)
South Korea Deploys US Anti-Missile Launchers Amid Protests
- September 10, 2017
South Korea braced for a possible further missile test by North Korea when it marks its founding anniversary on Saturday. "North Korea's nuclear activity is a serious risk for global peace and security and represents a growing threat to nations in the region, including fundamental allies of Mexico like Japan and South Korea", the Mexican government said. (more...)
- September 10, 2017
South Korea braced for a possible further missile test by North Korea when it marks its founding anniversary on Saturday. "North Korea's nuclear activity is a serious risk for global peace and security and represents a growing threat to nations in the region, including fundamental allies of Mexico like Japan and South Korea", the Mexican government said. (more...)
Bondi Lashes Out At Price Gouging As Florida Readies For Irma
- September 10, 2017
But the company may not be as guilty as some are making them out to be. High demand and low supply lead to runs on stores and hoarding of essential goods, which run out, meaning anyone who shows up too late is unable to purchase the food or supplies that could possibly save their lives. (more...)
- September 10, 2017
But the company may not be as guilty as some are making them out to be. High demand and low supply lead to runs on stores and hoarding of essential goods, which run out, meaning anyone who shows up too late is unable to purchase the food or supplies that could possibly save their lives. (more...)
Pleasant and fall-like through the weekend, continuing to track Hurricane Irma
- September 10, 2017
This will make for plenty of sunshine for the weekend with dry conditions. TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy. Showers possible. After Irma made landfall in Cuba late Friday night we're now awaiting for the storm to make a pivotal turn away from Cuba's coast and head toward the Florida Keys early Sunday morning. (more...)
- September 10, 2017
This will make for plenty of sunshine for the weekend with dry conditions. TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy. Showers possible. After Irma made landfall in Cuba late Friday night we're now awaiting for the storm to make a pivotal turn away from Cuba's coast and head toward the Florida Keys early Sunday morning. (more...)
China 'testing limits' after stand-off: Indian army chief
- September 10, 2017
He was speaking at a seminar organised by the Centre for Land Warfare Studies. Referring to the 73-day long Doklam standoff, the army chief warned that the situation could gradually snowball into a larger conflict on the northern border. "Should the Indian Army simulate a military rivalry with its Chinese counterpart before letting Rawat speak?" the editorial read. The newspaper wrote that "it seems that there are two Indias, one that is thriving and as one of the BRICS countries the ... (more...)
- September 10, 2017
He was speaking at a seminar organised by the Centre for Land Warfare Studies. Referring to the 73-day long Doklam standoff, the army chief warned that the situation could gradually snowball into a larger conflict on the northern border. "Should the Indian Army simulate a military rivalry with its Chinese counterpart before letting Rawat speak?" the editorial read. The newspaper wrote that "it seems that there are two Indias, one that is thriving and as one of the BRICS countries the ... (more...)
China's CEFC buys into Russian Rosneft as Glencore, Qatar cut stakes
- September 10, 2017
China made a new move to strengthen its relationship with Russian Federation this week by agreeing to buy a 14 percent stake in the oil and gas company Rosneft, according to a new report by the Associated Press . The surprise deal was part of Russia's drive previous year to partially privatize state-owned companies. Rosneft is run by Igor Sechin, a close ally or President Vladimir Putin, who awarded special state decorations to the head of Glencore Ivan Glasenberg for executing the ... (more...)
- September 10, 2017
China made a new move to strengthen its relationship with Russian Federation this week by agreeing to buy a 14 percent stake in the oil and gas company Rosneft, according to a new report by the Associated Press . The surprise deal was part of Russia's drive previous year to partially privatize state-owned companies. Rosneft is run by Igor Sechin, a close ally or President Vladimir Putin, who awarded special state decorations to the head of Glencore Ivan Glasenberg for executing the ... (more...)
Mueller Team to Interview 6 Current, Former Trump Aides on Russia — WashPost
- September 10, 2017
White House attorney Ty Cobb declined to comment on specific requests. While there is not yet evidence Mueller is seeking to talk to Trump himself, people familiar with the investigation believe the special counsel may be interested in interviewing a number of the president's current and former aides. (more...)
- September 10, 2017
White House attorney Ty Cobb declined to comment on specific requests. While there is not yet evidence Mueller is seeking to talk to Trump himself, people familiar with the investigation believe the special counsel may be interested in interviewing a number of the president's current and former aides. (more...)
Janet Napolitano, University of California sue Trump administration for DACA repeal
- September 10, 2017
Earlier this week, the department announced the wind-down of the program, citing a letter from Attorney General Jeff Sessions to the acting Homeland Security secretary, Elaine Duke, that DACA "was effectuated by the previous administration through executive action, without proper statutory authority and with no established end-date, after Congress' repeated rejection of proposed legislation that would have accomplished a similar result". (more...)
- September 10, 2017
Earlier this week, the department announced the wind-down of the program, citing a letter from Attorney General Jeff Sessions to the acting Homeland Security secretary, Elaine Duke, that DACA "was effectuated by the previous administration through executive action, without proper statutory authority and with no established end-date, after Congress' repeated rejection of proposed legislation that would have accomplished a similar result". (more...)
Thousands lose power as Irma nears south Florida
- September 10, 2017
Two Florida nuclear power plants in the path of Hurricane Irma are shutting down to brace for the powerful storm, CNN reported. The NHC forecast Irma would hit northern Florida at 8 a.m. "We will work 24/7 to get the lights back on and get everybody's life back to normal as quickly as possible". Go ahead. Flamethrower that storm. A series of explosions and meltdowns occurred at the Fukushima nuclear plant after a massive natural disaster unleashed a powerful tsunami that shut the ... (more...)
- September 10, 2017
Two Florida nuclear power plants in the path of Hurricane Irma are shutting down to brace for the powerful storm, CNN reported. The NHC forecast Irma would hit northern Florida at 8 a.m. "We will work 24/7 to get the lights back on and get everybody's life back to normal as quickly as possible". Go ahead. Flamethrower that storm. A series of explosions and meltdowns occurred at the Fukushima nuclear plant after a massive natural disaster unleashed a powerful tsunami that shut the ... (more...)
Egypt announces discovery of 3500yo tomb belonging to royal goldsmith
- September 10, 2017
According to Egypt's Ministry of Antiquities, the tomb found in southern Egypt belongs to a goldsmith and his wife near Luxor. The tomb also holds clues to new tombs, in the form of funerary cones belonging to four officials whose burial spots have not yet been found. (more...)
- September 10, 2017
According to Egypt's Ministry of Antiquities, the tomb found in southern Egypt belongs to a goldsmith and his wife near Luxor. The tomb also holds clues to new tombs, in the form of funerary cones belonging to four officials whose burial spots have not yet been found. (more...)
Richard Branson survives hurricane in island wine cellar
- September 10, 2017
Branson on Tuesday had announced that , instead of evacuating, he would stay on Necker Island and ride out the storm. Strangely, it's a privilege to experience what is turning into possibly the strongest storm ever with such a great group of young people. (more...)
- September 10, 2017
Branson on Tuesday had announced that , instead of evacuating, he would stay on Necker Island and ride out the storm. Strangely, it's a privilege to experience what is turning into possibly the strongest storm ever with such a great group of young people. (more...)
Hurricane Irma literally sucks away Bahamas shoreline
- September 10, 2017
Footage from the Irma-hit Bahamas freaked out social media users on Saturday as it emerged that seawater was missing from a bay as far as the eye could see. As the wind blew from southeast to northwest on Saturday, the water would be blown away from the shoreline on the northwest side of Long Island. As the storm draws water toward the center, it gets pulled away from the surroundings. (more...)
- September 10, 2017
Footage from the Irma-hit Bahamas freaked out social media users on Saturday as it emerged that seawater was missing from a bay as far as the eye could see. As the wind blew from southeast to northwest on Saturday, the water would be blown away from the shoreline on the northwest side of Long Island. As the storm draws water toward the center, it gets pulled away from the surroundings. (more...)
COOPER: Irma expected to bring rip currents to North Carolina's coast
- September 10, 2017
Manheimer said she will consider whether to declare a state of emergency over the weekend. Cooper declared a state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Irma on Wednesday.The National Hurricane Center is calling Irma "potentially catastrophic". (more...)
- September 10, 2017
Manheimer said she will consider whether to declare a state of emergency over the weekend. Cooper declared a state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Irma on Wednesday.The National Hurricane Center is calling Irma "potentially catastrophic". (more...)
Here are 4 maps that show Hurricane Irma's path
- September 10, 2017
McMaster says there are No other evacuations ordered. Florida is expected to feel Irma's impacts as early as Saturday with a potential weekend landfall as a major hurricane. Typically, weather balloon launches occur every twelve hours. Each five-foot-diameter balloon carries a small, expendable instrument package that is encased in Styrofoam and measures humidity, temperature and wind as it rises from the ground up to 100,000 feet. (more...)
- September 10, 2017
McMaster says there are No other evacuations ordered. Florida is expected to feel Irma's impacts as early as Saturday with a potential weekend landfall as a major hurricane. Typically, weather balloon launches occur every twelve hours. Each five-foot-diameter balloon carries a small, expendable instrument package that is encased in Styrofoam and measures humidity, temperature and wind as it rises from the ground up to 100,000 feet. (more...)
Hurricane Irma has Florida zoos, wildlife parks preparing for Category 5 storm
- September 10, 2017
The statement added more risky will be placed in secure night houses made of concrete and that this isn't first time the animals have had to brace for a hurricane, with Hurricane Andrew and Hurricane Floyd both having hit the area. The reason for that, Dowling said, is simple: the animals sense when things are going wrong, and raising their own stress levels can complicate matters. (more...)
- September 10, 2017
The statement added more risky will be placed in secure night houses made of concrete and that this isn't first time the animals have had to brace for a hurricane, with Hurricane Andrew and Hurricane Floyd both having hit the area. The reason for that, Dowling said, is simple: the animals sense when things are going wrong, and raising their own stress levels can complicate matters. (more...)
Death Toll Rises to 64 in Mexican Earthquake
- September 10, 2017
After an natural disaster left at least 61 people dead and 250 wounded, Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto declared three days of national mourning. The U.S. Geological Survey put the magnitude slightly lower, at 8.1. "It had a bigger magnitude than the one Mexicans knew in 1985". Rodrigo Soberanes, who lives near San Cristobal de las Casas in Chiapas, the state nearest the epicentre, said his house "moved like chewing gum". (more...)
- September 10, 2017
After an natural disaster left at least 61 people dead and 250 wounded, Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto declared three days of national mourning. The U.S. Geological Survey put the magnitude slightly lower, at 8.1. "It had a bigger magnitude than the one Mexicans knew in 1985". Rodrigo Soberanes, who lives near San Cristobal de las Casas in Chiapas, the state nearest the epicentre, said his house "moved like chewing gum". (more...)
South Koreans doubt North Korea will start war
- September 10, 2017
Diplomatic sources said Russian Federation and China, which are pushing for a reopening of talks with North Korea instead, opposed all the measures except for the ban on textiles during a meeting of experts on Friday. While Trump talked tough on North Korea, China agreed on Thursday that the United Nations should take more action against it, but it also kept pushing for dialogue to help resolve the standoff. (more...)
- September 10, 2017
Diplomatic sources said Russian Federation and China, which are pushing for a reopening of talks with North Korea instead, opposed all the measures except for the ban on textiles during a meeting of experts on Friday. While Trump talked tough on North Korea, China agreed on Thursday that the United Nations should take more action against it, but it also kept pushing for dialogue to help resolve the standoff. (more...)
Hurricane Irma Forces Dolphin Evacuation From Northern Cuba
- September 10, 2017
The eye of the storm is forecast to move near the north coast of Cuba throughout Saturday, near the Florida Keys on Sunday morning, and then near the southwest coast of Florida on Sunday afternoon. It also destroyed 95 percent of St. Martin Island and left half of the population homeless in Antigua and Barbuda. He described how the hurricane was giving Cuba "holy hell" and watched as "waves" gushed through the streets he said he had walked on hours before. (more...)
- September 10, 2017
The eye of the storm is forecast to move near the north coast of Cuba throughout Saturday, near the Florida Keys on Sunday morning, and then near the southwest coast of Florida on Sunday afternoon. It also destroyed 95 percent of St. Martin Island and left half of the population homeless in Antigua and Barbuda. He described how the hurricane was giving Cuba "holy hell" and watched as "waves" gushed through the streets he said he had walked on hours before. (more...)
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