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Catalan police evacuate Barcelona's Sagrada Familia church in anti-terror op
- September 13, 2017
Police had closed a nearby metro station while they inspected the van and closed several nearby streets. However approximately an hour later the Mossos confirmed that the members of Tedax "ruled out that the vehicle was carrying risky materials", and announced that it was a "false alarm" and that the situation was "normalized". (more...)
- September 13, 2017
Police had closed a nearby metro station while they inspected the van and closed several nearby streets. However approximately an hour later the Mossos confirmed that the members of Tedax "ruled out that the vehicle was carrying risky materials", and announced that it was a "false alarm" and that the situation was "normalized". (more...)
Voter Fraud Commission Holds Second Meeting In New Hampshire Amid Controversy
- September 13, 2017
In the run-up to the meeting , Kobach wrote an article for the discredited Breitbart website that recycled President Trump's bogus claim about thousands of illegal votes being cast previous year in New Hampshire. Kobach wrote last week that the statistics were proof that people enter the state to cast fraudulent votes and that it "appears" they led to Maggie Hassan's win. (more...)
- September 13, 2017
In the run-up to the meeting , Kobach wrote an article for the discredited Breitbart website that recycled President Trump's bogus claim about thousands of illegal votes being cast previous year in New Hampshire. Kobach wrote last week that the statistics were proof that people enter the state to cast fraudulent votes and that it "appears" they led to Maggie Hassan's win. (more...)
SCOTUS restores Trump travel ban of refugees, blocking lower court
- September 13, 2017
Kennedy's action is in response to the Justice Department's Monday filing, challenging part of the federal appeals court's ruling that would allow refugees to enter the USA if they had a formal offer from a resettlement agency. "The fact that the government is now in the midst of implementing the Order pursuant to the Supreme Court's stay ruling magnifies the need for a stay pending appeal". (more...)
- September 13, 2017
Kennedy's action is in response to the Justice Department's Monday filing, challenging part of the federal appeals court's ruling that would allow refugees to enter the USA if they had a formal offer from a resettlement agency. "The fact that the government is now in the midst of implementing the Order pursuant to the Supreme Court's stay ruling magnifies the need for a stay pending appeal". (more...)
Muslims Flee Amid a 'Textbook Example of Ethnic Cleansing'
- September 13, 2017
The letter also called on the British government to suspend and review its current training programme it provides the Burmese military and that any resumption should be conditional on commitments from the military to abide by worldwide law. (more...)
- September 13, 2017
The letter also called on the British government to suspend and review its current training programme it provides the Burmese military and that any resumption should be conditional on commitments from the military to abide by worldwide law. (more...)
Justice Department Will Not Charge Police Officers Involved In Freddie Gray's Death
- September 13, 2017
The six Baltimore PD police officers faced state criminal charges, including manslaughter and second-degree murder. The US Department of Justice will not bring federal charges against six Baltimore police officers involved in the arrest and death of Freddie Gray . (more...)
- September 13, 2017
The six Baltimore PD police officers faced state criminal charges, including manslaughter and second-degree murder. The US Department of Justice will not bring federal charges against six Baltimore police officers involved in the arrest and death of Freddie Gray . (more...)
Seattle's Gay Democratic Mayor Resigns After 5th Sexual Abuse Allegation
- September 13, 2017
Murray's resignation will be effective 5 p.m. PST Wednesday. Dyer accuses the Murray of using his "position of power" to attack the men accusing him of abuse. Murray is not running for a second term as mayor. As a parent, former public official and openly gay woman these allegations are beyond sad and tragic; no official is above the law. (more...)
- September 13, 2017
Murray's resignation will be effective 5 p.m. PST Wednesday. Dyer accuses the Murray of using his "position of power" to attack the men accusing him of abuse. Murray is not running for a second term as mayor. As a parent, former public official and openly gay woman these allegations are beyond sad and tragic; no official is above the law. (more...)
White House says Justice Department should 'certainly look at' prosecuting James Comey
- September 13, 2017
Describing her shocking loss to Donald Trump , the book is filled with several shots at the President and her fear about the country's future under his direction. She questioned whether Comey leaked the memos properly, or even legally. The premise that President Trump is going to sit down and read an actual book when there's so much "Fox & Friends" to watch is hilarious on its own, but Sanders gives an earnest answer as if her boss is a literate man with an adult's attention span. (more...)
- September 13, 2017
Describing her shocking loss to Donald Trump , the book is filled with several shots at the President and her fear about the country's future under his direction. She questioned whether Comey leaked the memos properly, or even legally. The premise that President Trump is going to sit down and read an actual book when there's so much "Fox & Friends" to watch is hilarious on its own, but Sanders gives an earnest answer as if her boss is a literate man with an adult's attention span. (more...)
Thousands face uphill battle to rebuild their lives after Hurricane Irma
- September 13, 2017
Irma made landfall in Florida on Sunday, and its center was forecast to move up the state's Gulf Coast. The city was under a tornado watch Sunday. Southeast Florida: In Southeast Florida, spiral bands continued to unleash tropical-storm-force winds. Miami Beach resident Kathleen Paca told the New York Post . (more...)
- September 13, 2017
Irma made landfall in Florida on Sunday, and its center was forecast to move up the state's Gulf Coast. The city was under a tornado watch Sunday. Southeast Florida: In Southeast Florida, spiral bands continued to unleash tropical-storm-force winds. Miami Beach resident Kathleen Paca told the New York Post . (more...)
Churning in Gulf, Tropical Storm Katia threatens eastern Mexico
- September 13, 2017
Katia is expected to produce rainfall of 10 to 15 inches over northern Veracruz , eastern Hidalgo, and Puebla , the National Hurricane Center said . Hurricane Jose, now labeled a Category 1 hurricane and likely to be upgraded , follows closely behind Irma. As of early Friday, Katia was located about 180 miles southeast of Tampico, Mexico , and was stationary. (more...)
- September 13, 2017
Katia is expected to produce rainfall of 10 to 15 inches over northern Veracruz , eastern Hidalgo, and Puebla , the National Hurricane Center said . Hurricane Jose, now labeled a Category 1 hurricane and likely to be upgraded , follows closely behind Irma. As of early Friday, Katia was located about 180 miles southeast of Tampico, Mexico , and was stationary. (more...)
Hurricane Jose is moving away from outer Caribbean islands
- September 13, 2017
Two days after the storm roared into the Keys with 130 miles per hour winds, the full extent of the destruction there was still a question mark because communications and access were cut off in many cases. Two people were killed in Monroe County, which encompasses the Florida Keys. "Adding to the destructive power of surge, battering waves may increase damage to buildings directly along the coast", the National Hurricane Center says . (more...)
- September 13, 2017
Two days after the storm roared into the Keys with 130 miles per hour winds, the full extent of the destruction there was still a question mark because communications and access were cut off in many cases. Two people were killed in Monroe County, which encompasses the Florida Keys. "Adding to the destructive power of surge, battering waves may increase damage to buildings directly along the coast", the National Hurricane Center says . (more...)
Edith Windsor, Same-Sex Marriage Activist, Dead at 88
- September 13, 2017
Edie Windsor , whose name became synonymous with marriage equality after her landmark legal challenge of the Defense of Marriage Act, died Tuesday in Manhattan at the age of 88. Windsor resided with her second-wife, Ms. Karen-Windsor, until her death, in 1968. She did not say how her wife died. I know that Edie's memory will always be a blessing to [my wife] Rachel, myself, and [our son] Jacob. (more...)
- September 13, 2017
Edie Windsor , whose name became synonymous with marriage equality after her landmark legal challenge of the Defense of Marriage Act, died Tuesday in Manhattan at the age of 88. Windsor resided with her second-wife, Ms. Karen-Windsor, until her death, in 1968. She did not say how her wife died. I know that Edie's memory will always be a blessing to [my wife] Rachel, myself, and [our son] Jacob. (more...)
UN Security Council to Vote after US Softens North Korea Sanctions
- September 13, 2017
The measures fell short of Washington's goals: a potentially crippling ban on oil imports and freezing the worldwide assets of Kim and his government. "The forthcoming measures to be taken by the DPRK (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) will cause the USA the greatest pain and suffering it had ever gone through in its entire history", the ministry said, using North Korea's official name. (more...)
- September 13, 2017
The measures fell short of Washington's goals: a potentially crippling ban on oil imports and freezing the worldwide assets of Kim and his government. "The forthcoming measures to be taken by the DPRK (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) will cause the USA the greatest pain and suffering it had ever gone through in its entire history", the ministry said, using North Korea's official name. (more...)
Will latest United Nations sanctions make Kim Jong Un sweat?
- September 13, 2017
Sanctions Resolution 2375 also cuts back oil exports to the regime by 30 percent. Natural gas condensates and liquids are also included among the items North Korea is restricted from importing in excess of United Nations guidelines, the resolution says. (more...)
- September 13, 2017
Sanctions Resolution 2375 also cuts back oil exports to the regime by 30 percent. Natural gas condensates and liquids are also included among the items North Korea is restricted from importing in excess of United Nations guidelines, the resolution says. (more...)
North Korea could land Sri Lanka in trouble
- September 13, 2017
Haley said the resolution aimed to hit "North Korea's ability to fuel and fund its weapons programme". Frustrated U.S. lawmakers called on Tuesday for a "supercharged" response to North Korea's nuclear tests, saying Washington should act alone if necessary to stiffen sanctions on companies from China and any country doing business with Pyongyang. (more...)
- September 13, 2017
Haley said the resolution aimed to hit "North Korea's ability to fuel and fund its weapons programme". Frustrated U.S. lawmakers called on Tuesday for a "supercharged" response to North Korea's nuclear tests, saying Washington should act alone if necessary to stiffen sanctions on companies from China and any country doing business with Pyongyang. (more...)
Hawkeyes Down Cyclones in Wild Overtime Game
- September 12, 2017
The teams traded punts before Stanley calmly orchestrated a seven-play, 89-yard drive which gave the Hawkeye a chance in overtime. With the win, Iowa moves to 2-0 on the season. "There were mistakes the whole game", Jewell said. Our tackling was atrocious today, myself included; it was bad. "The starting field position wasn't great for our offense on Saturday, and it's something that we must get better at". (more...)
- September 12, 2017
The teams traded punts before Stanley calmly orchestrated a seven-play, 89-yard drive which gave the Hawkeye a chance in overtime. With the win, Iowa moves to 2-0 on the season. "There were mistakes the whole game", Jewell said. Our tackling was atrocious today, myself included; it was bad. "The starting field position wasn't great for our offense on Saturday, and it's something that we must get better at". (more...)
United Nations piles tough new sanctions on 'nuclear' North Korea
- September 12, 2017
The UN sanctions are an attempt to starve the country of fuel and income for its weapons programmes. "The forthcoming measures to be taken by the DPRK will cause the USA the greatest pain and suffering it had ever gone through in its entire history". (more...)
- September 12, 2017
The UN sanctions are an attempt to starve the country of fuel and income for its weapons programmes. "The forthcoming measures to be taken by the DPRK will cause the USA the greatest pain and suffering it had ever gone through in its entire history". (more...)
China Declares Support For Punitive Action Against North Korea
- September 12, 2017
The U.N. secretary-general is warning the US and North Korea that "confrontational rhetoric may lead to unintended consequences" and stressing that the nuclear crisis must be solved diplomatically. Putin said at a meeting in Vladivostok, according to dispatches from South Korean reporters. Estimates vary from South Korea's 50 kilotons to Japan's 160. (more...)
- September 12, 2017
The U.N. secretary-general is warning the US and North Korea that "confrontational rhetoric may lead to unintended consequences" and stressing that the nuclear crisis must be solved diplomatically. Putin said at a meeting in Vladivostok, according to dispatches from South Korean reporters. Estimates vary from South Korea's 50 kilotons to Japan's 160. (more...)
Rackspace To Acquire Datapipe In Largest Deal To Date
- September 12, 2017
It also boosts Rackspace data center presence on the U.S. West Coast, and in Brazil, mainland China, and Russian Federation, all large markets where the company now has little or no presence. We expect to obtain financing and regulatory approvals for this transaction by the fourth quarter of 2017. Both are leaders in the Gartner Magic Quadrant assessments of providers of managed cloud services, and in industry rankings by Forrester and other leading analyst firms. (more...)
- September 12, 2017
It also boosts Rackspace data center presence on the U.S. West Coast, and in Brazil, mainland China, and Russian Federation, all large markets where the company now has little or no presence. We expect to obtain financing and regulatory approvals for this transaction by the fourth quarter of 2017. Both are leaders in the Gartner Magic Quadrant assessments of providers of managed cloud services, and in industry rankings by Forrester and other leading analyst firms. (more...)
GA Governor declares state of emergency for entire state
- September 12, 2017
In a news conference Tuesday morning, Georgia Governor Nathan Deal lifted a mandatory evacuation order for six coastal counties, allowing local officials to be able to determine re-entry. State government offices will be closed both Monday and Tuesday to all employees expect essential emergency personnel. "There is imminent danger of life-threatening storm surge flooding along much of the Florida west coast, including the Florida Keys, where a storm surge warning is in effect", the ... (more...)
- September 12, 2017
In a news conference Tuesday morning, Georgia Governor Nathan Deal lifted a mandatory evacuation order for six coastal counties, allowing local officials to be able to determine re-entry. State government offices will be closed both Monday and Tuesday to all employees expect essential emergency personnel. "There is imminent danger of life-threatening storm surge flooding along much of the Florida west coast, including the Florida Keys, where a storm surge warning is in effect", the ... (more...)
Irma, Now A Tropical Storm, Churns Through Florida
- September 12, 2017
The National Weather Service said the threat of storm surge had decreased Monday along Georgia's 100 miles of coast, but flooding rains could still cause swollen rivers, streams and creeks to overflow. Meanwhile, Duke Energy reported Monday morning that more than 860,000 of the homes and businesses it serves in Florida were without power. 10, at about 3:35 p.m. (more...)
- September 12, 2017
The National Weather Service said the threat of storm surge had decreased Monday along Georgia's 100 miles of coast, but flooding rains could still cause swollen rivers, streams and creeks to overflow. Meanwhile, Duke Energy reported Monday morning that more than 860,000 of the homes and businesses it serves in Florida were without power. 10, at about 3:35 p.m. (more...)
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