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Hurricane Katia makes landfall as a Category 1 storm in Mexico
- September 11, 2017
All three hurricanes emerged nearly simultaneously from the Atlantic Ocean. "But we really see the best of the conditions in early September, when the combination of ocean temperatures that have been baked by the long summer sun and the lack of wind shear that we commonly find in the late spring and early autumn leads to the greatest number of storms". (more...)
- September 11, 2017
All three hurricanes emerged nearly simultaneously from the Atlantic Ocean. "But we really see the best of the conditions in early September, when the combination of ocean temperatures that have been baked by the long summer sun and the lack of wind shear that we commonly find in the late spring and early autumn leads to the greatest number of storms". (more...)
What happened to Hurricane Jose?
- September 11, 2017
In areas where peak surge coincided with high tide, water levels were predicted to rise as much as 4 to 6 feet above normally dry land from the northeast Florida coast to the central SC coast on the storm's Atlantic side, and from near Clearwater, Fla.to the state's Big Bend area on the Gulf of Mexico side. (more...)
- September 11, 2017
In areas where peak surge coincided with high tide, water levels were predicted to rise as much as 4 to 6 feet above normally dry land from the northeast Florida coast to the central SC coast on the storm's Atlantic side, and from near Clearwater, Fla.to the state's Big Bend area on the Gulf of Mexico side. (more...)
Trump admin appeals to Supreme Court on refugee ban
- September 11, 2017
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to put on hold a federal appeals court ruling from last week that narrowed the scope of the travel ban as it applies to a certain class of refugees. Notably, the Justice Department is not asking the Supreme Court to halt that more broad definition of a "close familial relationship". The moves over the scope of the injunction against Trump's travel and refugee bans have taken place even as the 90-day ban on travel from six ... (more...)
- September 11, 2017
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to put on hold a federal appeals court ruling from last week that narrowed the scope of the travel ban as it applies to a certain class of refugees. Notably, the Justice Department is not asking the Supreme Court to halt that more broad definition of a "close familial relationship". The moves over the scope of the injunction against Trump's travel and refugee bans have taken place even as the 90-day ban on travel from six ... (more...)
Trump increases funding for Irma in Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands
- September 11, 2017
The entrepreneur said the UK Government has a "massive role to play in the recovery of its territories" through short-term aid and long-term infrastructure spending. The Virgin founder said he had experienced three hurricanes over 30 years on the island, and planned to wait out Irma since his home was reinforced to withstand high winds. (more...)
- September 11, 2017
The entrepreneur said the UK Government has a "massive role to play in the recovery of its territories" through short-term aid and long-term infrastructure spending. The Virgin founder said he had experienced three hurricanes over 30 years on the island, and planned to wait out Irma since his home was reinforced to withstand high winds. (more...)
Advertising watchdog investigates 'discrimination and vilification' complaints about Meat & Livestock Australia campaign
- September 11, 2017
Ganesha, who is never depicted eating meat, is seen sitting down for a meal with other religious figures in the television advert by Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA). The depiction of elephant-headed Ganesha, who is widely considered to be vegetarian , was met with anger in Australia's Hindu community . Ganesha should not be used in "selling lamb meat for mercantile greed", he added. (more...)
- September 11, 2017
Ganesha, who is never depicted eating meat, is seen sitting down for a meal with other religious figures in the television advert by Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA). The depiction of elephant-headed Ganesha, who is widely considered to be vegetarian , was met with anger in Australia's Hindu community . Ganesha should not be used in "selling lamb meat for mercantile greed", he added. (more...)
Irma weakens to a tropical storm
- September 11, 2017
Parts of SC are expected to start feeling tropical force winds and gusts on Monday. As Tropical Storm Irma's winds are expected to strengthen, more public safety agencies may limit emergency response. A wind advisory is in effect for the mid state, where winds of 15 to 30 miles per hour with gusts to 45 miles per hour will be common. High winds are still anticipated as Irma moves North. (more...)
- September 11, 2017
Parts of SC are expected to start feeling tropical force winds and gusts on Monday. As Tropical Storm Irma's winds are expected to strengthen, more public safety agencies may limit emergency response. A wind advisory is in effect for the mid state, where winds of 15 to 30 miles per hour with gusts to 45 miles per hour will be common. High winds are still anticipated as Irma moves North. (more...)
Christian couple sue Church School over transgender issue
- September 11, 2017
Mr and Mrs Rowe say the school's handling of the situation did not show proper regard for the possible long-term emotional and psychological effects for the two young children seeking to change gender, or for the confusion and concern caused to other people by the suggestion that boys are not always boys, and girls are not always girls. (more...)
- September 11, 2017
Mr and Mrs Rowe say the school's handling of the situation did not show proper regard for the possible long-term emotional and psychological effects for the two young children seeking to change gender, or for the confusion and concern caused to other people by the suggestion that boys are not always boys, and girls are not always girls. (more...)
President Trump on 9/11 anniversary: 'America does not bend'
- September 11, 2017
At the Pentagon for a separate observance, the president said the USA won't be intimidated by foes who would seek to harm the country. The Trumps led a moment of silence at 9:37 a.m., the moment 16 years ago a hijacked plane struck the Pentagon, killing 184 people. (more...)
- September 11, 2017
At the Pentagon for a separate observance, the president said the USA won't be intimidated by foes who would seek to harm the country. The Trumps led a moment of silence at 9:37 a.m., the moment 16 years ago a hijacked plane struck the Pentagon, killing 184 people. (more...)
Weather reporters taking 'irresponsible' risks with Hurricane Irma
- September 11, 2017
While the projected track showed Irma raking the state's Gulf Coast, forecasters warned that the entire Florida peninsula - including the Miami metropolitan area of 6 million people - was in extreme danger from the monstrous storm, nearly 400 miles (640 kilometers) wide. (more...)
- September 11, 2017
While the projected track showed Irma raking the state's Gulf Coast, forecasters warned that the entire Florida peninsula - including the Miami metropolitan area of 6 million people - was in extreme danger from the monstrous storm, nearly 400 miles (640 kilometers) wide. (more...)
Google appeals EU's record €2.4B fine
- September 11, 2017
The EU's enforcement wing, the European Commission, issued the massive penalty in June, accusing Google of boosting its own comparative shopping tool in its search results at the expense of other services. A spokesman for Google confirmed Monday they had filed the appeal but said the company had no further comment to make. The firm was given 90 days to stop the "anti-competitive" practices, which ends on 28 September, or they could face a five per cent fine, amounting to their average daily ... (more...)
- September 11, 2017
The EU's enforcement wing, the European Commission, issued the massive penalty in June, accusing Google of boosting its own comparative shopping tool in its search results at the expense of other services. A spokesman for Google confirmed Monday they had filed the appeal but said the company had no further comment to make. The firm was given 90 days to stop the "anti-competitive" practices, which ends on 28 September, or they could face a five per cent fine, amounting to their average daily ... (more...)
18 dead in attack on convoy in Egypt´s Sinai
- September 11, 2017
The police and military officials said the attack began with the detonation of roadside bombs that destroyed and set ablaze three armored vehicles and a fourth one carrying signal jamming equipment. There was no immediate comment from the Interior Ministry on Monday's attack. The ministry was unreachable through its media offices. Egypt has been fighting a jihadist insurgency and series of terror attacks took place mainly targeting security forces since the army overthrew then-President ... (more...)
- September 11, 2017
The police and military officials said the attack began with the detonation of roadside bombs that destroyed and set ablaze three armored vehicles and a fourth one carrying signal jamming equipment. There was no immediate comment from the Interior Ministry on Monday's attack. The ministry was unreachable through its media offices. Egypt has been fighting a jihadist insurgency and series of terror attacks took place mainly targeting security forces since the army overthrew then-President ... (more...)
Turkey's first lady visits Rohingya Muslims in Bangladesh
- September 11, 2017
More than a million Rohingyas live in Rakhine, where they face growing discrimination following a sectarian conflict in 2012 that killed at least 160 people, and displaced almost 120,000. "We must continue our collective journey in science and technology until the gravity shifts and the Muslim world stands on the vantage ground of technology leadership in place of mere technology use", he added. (more...)
- September 11, 2017
More than a million Rohingyas live in Rakhine, where they face growing discrimination following a sectarian conflict in 2012 that killed at least 160 people, and displaced almost 120,000. "We must continue our collective journey in science and technology until the gravity shifts and the Muslim world stands on the vantage ground of technology leadership in place of mere technology use", he added. (more...)
North Korea-US Tensions Are Not Mexico's Business, Says Diplomat
- September 11, 2017
The findings covered the period Feb. 2 - August 5, including the February assassination of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's half-brother, Kim Jong-nam, and the regime's first tests of an intercontinental ballistic missile in July. "We don't worry very much", said another shop worker, Ri Jong Ok. "Invariable is the aggressive ambition of the United States to dominate Asia and the rest of the world by swallowing up the whole Korean peninsula", said a statement on Friday on the North's ... (more...)
- September 11, 2017
The findings covered the period Feb. 2 - August 5, including the February assassination of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's half-brother, Kim Jong-nam, and the regime's first tests of an intercontinental ballistic missile in July. "We don't worry very much", said another shop worker, Ri Jong Ok. "Invariable is the aggressive ambition of the United States to dominate Asia and the rest of the world by swallowing up the whole Korean peninsula", said a statement on Friday on the North's ... (more...)
Passengers injured in gas attack at Frankfurt airport check
- September 11, 2017
Firefighters were called to reports of people suffering eye irritation and breathing problems are being sprayed with an unknown gas. A stranger sprayed a supposed "irritant gas" at a check-in counter of the Frankfurt International Airport, according to reliable sources. (more...)
- September 11, 2017
Firefighters were called to reports of people suffering eye irritation and breathing problems are being sprayed with an unknown gas. A stranger sprayed a supposed "irritant gas" at a check-in counter of the Frankfurt International Airport, according to reliable sources. (more...)
North Korea to be SMASHED by 'FRANKENMISSILE' as Trump agrees new firepower
- September 11, 2017
North Korea conducted its sixth nuclear test on Sunday, saying it had detonated a hydrogen bomb. Sanctions have so far done little to stop North Korea boosting its nuclear and missile capacity as it faces off with US President Donald Trump, who has vowed to stop Pyongyang from being able to hit the US mainland with a nuclear weapon. (more...)
- September 11, 2017
North Korea conducted its sixth nuclear test on Sunday, saying it had detonated a hydrogen bomb. Sanctions have so far done little to stop North Korea boosting its nuclear and missile capacity as it faces off with US President Donald Trump, who has vowed to stop Pyongyang from being able to hit the US mainland with a nuclear weapon. (more...)
Putin, Moon urge swift end to North Korea crisis
- September 11, 2017
Ahead of his meeting with Abe, Moon said that the North's continuing weapons tests have created a "serious and urgent threat unseen before". China and Russian Federation have advocated a "freeze for freeze" plan, where the United States and South Korea would stop major military exercises in exchange for North Korea halting its weapons programs, but neither side appears willing to budge. (more...)
- September 11, 2017
Ahead of his meeting with Abe, Moon said that the North's continuing weapons tests have created a "serious and urgent threat unseen before". China and Russian Federation have advocated a "freeze for freeze" plan, where the United States and South Korea would stop major military exercises in exchange for North Korea halting its weapons programs, but neither side appears willing to budge. (more...)
North Korea threatens U.S. over Haley's 'hysteric fit' at UN
- September 11, 2017
The agency added: " Nikki should be careful with her tongue though she might be a blind fool ". She talked as if the DPRK were inviting a war while the U.S. Mexico repeatedly has called on North Korea to comply with United Nations efforts to thwart the country's development of ballistic weapons and in recent days has expressed solidarity with allies including South Korea, whose densely populated capital is within striking range of North Korea's conventional weapons. (more...)
- September 11, 2017
The agency added: " Nikki should be careful with her tongue though she might be a blind fool ". She talked as if the DPRK were inviting a war while the U.S. Mexico repeatedly has called on North Korea to comply with United Nations efforts to thwart the country's development of ballistic weapons and in recent days has expressed solidarity with allies including South Korea, whose densely populated capital is within striking range of North Korea's conventional weapons. (more...)
After new U.S. policy, India and Afghanistan to hold strategic meet today
- September 11, 2017
The sides are expected to sign several agreements after the talks. The terrorist groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad which have been launching attacks against India and indiscriminately killing civilians of this country are engaged in similar activities alongwith Taliban, Al Qaeda and Daesh in Afghanistan. (more...)
- September 11, 2017
The sides are expected to sign several agreements after the talks. The terrorist groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad which have been launching attacks against India and indiscriminately killing civilians of this country are engaged in similar activities alongwith Taliban, Al Qaeda and Daesh in Afghanistan. (more...)
TS Katia gains hurricane strength minutes after TS Jose becomes hurricane
- September 11, 2017
Hurricane Irma isn't the only storm that's roaring in the Atlantic. Forecasters expect Katia to weaken quickly over the next 24 hours. Jose was upgraded to a Category 2 hurricane on Thursday afternoon. It is expected to stay on that course over the next couple of days and gradually strengthen. Just days after Hurricane Harvey devastated parts of Texas and Louisiana, Hurricane Irma is taking aim on the southeastern U.S. (more...)
- September 11, 2017
Hurricane Irma isn't the only storm that's roaring in the Atlantic. Forecasters expect Katia to weaken quickly over the next 24 hours. Jose was upgraded to a Category 2 hurricane on Thursday afternoon. It is expected to stay on that course over the next couple of days and gradually strengthen. Just days after Hurricane Harvey devastated parts of Texas and Louisiana, Hurricane Irma is taking aim on the southeastern U.S. (more...)
Members of Oxford's mosques protest against Rohingya crisis in Myanmar
- September 11, 2017
The Dalai Lama said he felt "very sad" about the suffering of Rohingya Muslims, and that those harassing them "should remember Buddha". The violence erupted following an attack by a Rohingya insurgent group on police and military posts in Rakhine, leading to a violent offensive by the Myanmar Army. (more...)
- September 11, 2017
The Dalai Lama said he felt "very sad" about the suffering of Rohingya Muslims, and that those harassing them "should remember Buddha". The violence erupted following an attack by a Rohingya insurgent group on police and military posts in Rakhine, leading to a violent offensive by the Myanmar Army. (more...)
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