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Seoul urges US to avoid 'further escalation' with N. Korea
- September 29, 2017
Since his inauguration in May, Moon has generally maintained a desire for inter-Korean dialogue and peace on the peninsula, even as Washington has upset the North with direct threats of military action. have continued to rise, with Donald Trump threatening to " totally destroy " North Korea if it doesn't curtail its strategic missile program during a recent UN General Assembly speech. (more...)
- September 29, 2017
Since his inauguration in May, Moon has generally maintained a desire for inter-Korean dialogue and peace on the peninsula, even as Washington has upset the North with direct threats of military action. have continued to rise, with Donald Trump threatening to " totally destroy " North Korea if it doesn't curtail its strategic missile program during a recent UN General Assembly speech. (more...)
Turkey wants summit with Iran and Iraq after Kurd vote: PM Yildirim
- September 29, 2017
Iran, the Iraqi government and Turkey have all expressed alarm after the Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) in northern Iraq held the non-binding referendum on Monday. Baghdad has demanded the airports be handed over to central authorities. Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi on Wednesday called on the Kurdish authorities to cancel the referendum and open a dialogue based on the Iraqi constitution. (more...)
- September 29, 2017
Iran, the Iraqi government and Turkey have all expressed alarm after the Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) in northern Iraq held the non-binding referendum on Monday. Baghdad has demanded the airports be handed over to central authorities. Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi on Wednesday called on the Kurdish authorities to cancel the referendum and open a dialogue based on the Iraqi constitution. (more...)
Turkey stops flights and threatens blockage of Kurdish Autonomous Region
- September 29, 2017
Brent crude prices were up almost one per cent at $58.59 a barrel. while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) prices were up 1.13 per cent to $52.73 a barrel. US crude inventories USOILC=ECI fell 1.8 million barrels last week, the US Energy Department said, versus forecasts for a 3.4 million-barrel build. With Brent futures commanding their highest premium over United States crude WTCLc1-LCOc1 in more than two years, U.S. (more...)
- September 29, 2017
Brent crude prices were up almost one per cent at $58.59 a barrel. while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) prices were up 1.13 per cent to $52.73 a barrel. US crude inventories USOILC=ECI fell 1.8 million barrels last week, the US Energy Department said, versus forecasts for a 3.4 million-barrel build. With Brent futures commanding their highest premium over United States crude WTCLc1-LCOc1 in more than two years, U.S. (more...)
The Jones Act has been hurting Puerto Rico for decades
- September 29, 2017
The Jones Act requires that all goods shipped between USA ports be carried by ships built by Americans and operated by Americans. The relief effort for the military was "both professional and personal", Dunford said in a reference to service members who have families in Puerto Rico. (more...)
- September 29, 2017
The Jones Act requires that all goods shipped between USA ports be carried by ships built by Americans and operated by Americans. The relief effort for the military was "both professional and personal", Dunford said in a reference to service members who have families in Puerto Rico. (more...)
Salman Khan to have a MEGA CLASH soon!
- September 29, 2017
Before the premiere of the show, there are 5 contestants who will leave on Saturday to get locked up inside the glass walled house. He has got this really good comic timing. "We don't want filthy fights in the show because it's coming on the television around 10 PM". The contestants who have come from different parts of India will be the most entertaining people in the show we expect. (more...)
- September 29, 2017
Before the premiere of the show, there are 5 contestants who will leave on Saturday to get locked up inside the glass walled house. He has got this really good comic timing. "We don't want filthy fights in the show because it's coming on the television around 10 PM". The contestants who have come from different parts of India will be the most entertaining people in the show we expect. (more...)
National Football League will raise money for Puerto Rican relief
- September 29, 2017
Here's the superstar inspires many others to follow her lead. "Everything is fresh. There's nothing processed - just [protein powder] in a shake if we do a protein shake one day". Cuomo was asked if displaced Puerto Rico residents, who are American citizens, will be welcome to come to NY. "If they are panicked or they see despair setting in or they think the relief efforts are either wanting or inadequate, then I think you'll see people starting to leave and NY would be a logical location ... (more...)
- September 29, 2017
Here's the superstar inspires many others to follow her lead. "Everything is fresh. There's nothing processed - just [protein powder] in a shake if we do a protein shake one day". Cuomo was asked if displaced Puerto Rico residents, who are American citizens, will be welcome to come to NY. "If they are panicked or they see despair setting in or they think the relief efforts are either wanting or inadequate, then I think you'll see people starting to leave and NY would be a logical location ... (more...)
Rick Pitino - completely unaware of irony - tells reporters to leave Louisville property
- September 29, 2017
Thursday morning, a report surfaced that ousted Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino had been identified as "Coach-2" from the FBI findings of an investigation into fraud and corruption into college basketball . There is language in Pitino's contract that says if he is to be fired for cause, he gets 10 days' notice and will have a chance to contest the decision. (more...)
- September 29, 2017
Thursday morning, a report surfaced that ousted Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino had been identified as "Coach-2" from the FBI findings of an investigation into fraud and corruption into college basketball . There is language in Pitino's contract that says if he is to be fired for cause, he gets 10 days' notice and will have a chance to contest the decision. (more...)
Joint Chiefs' Dunford: Iran complying with nuclear deal
- September 29, 2017
Ben Taleblu believes the Trump administration should leverage the uncertainty over what will happen in October to get European allies on board with their future policy, while also preventing Iranian President Hassan Rouhani from driving a wedge between the USA and Europe on the nuclear deal . (more...)
- September 29, 2017
Ben Taleblu believes the Trump administration should leverage the uncertainty over what will happen in October to get European allies on board with their future policy, while also preventing Iranian President Hassan Rouhani from driving a wedge between the USA and Europe on the nuclear deal . (more...)
State Police head apologizes over Facebook post
- September 29, 2017
Kriste Kibbey Etue - who has apologized - can no longer be trusted to fulfill her duties in an objective and unbiased manner. She posted a meme on Sunday in reference to hundreds of NFL players kneeling for the National Anthem which called "players millionaire ingrates who hate America and rich, entitled, arrogant, ungrateful, anti-American degenerates". (more...)
- September 29, 2017
Kriste Kibbey Etue - who has apologized - can no longer be trusted to fulfill her duties in an objective and unbiased manner. She posted a meme on Sunday in reference to hundreds of NFL players kneeling for the National Anthem which called "players millionaire ingrates who hate America and rich, entitled, arrogant, ungrateful, anti-American degenerates". (more...)
Rockfall in Yosemite Kills Hiker Near El Capitan
- September 29, 2017
Peter Zabrok, a witness to the incident, estimated that the rock was at least 100 feet wide and fell from 2,000 feet to 1,000 feet when it struck hikers at the base. He says the rock was the size of five houses. All other people in the area were accounted for, and Yosemite remains open and visitor services unaffected. (more...)
- September 29, 2017
Peter Zabrok, a witness to the incident, estimated that the rock was at least 100 feet wide and fell from 2,000 feet to 1,000 feet when it struck hikers at the base. He says the rock was the size of five houses. All other people in the area were accounted for, and Yosemite remains open and visitor services unaffected. (more...)
FBI Director Answers Questions About The Flathead Valley Cyber Threats
- September 29, 2017
Wray said the FBI is investigating 1,000 open domestic terrorism cases and 1,000 cases related to ISIS. Wray made the statement during a hearing for the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee early Wednesday. Two weeks ago, the Columbia Falls School district received cyber-threats promising harm and demanding ransom. The use of drones by terrorist groups has become a "real problem" and they will "imminently" be deployed to target American civillians, law enforcement ... (more...)
- September 29, 2017
Wray said the FBI is investigating 1,000 open domestic terrorism cases and 1,000 cases related to ISIS. Wray made the statement during a hearing for the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee early Wednesday. Two weeks ago, the Columbia Falls School district received cyber-threats promising harm and demanding ransom. The use of drones by terrorist groups has become a "real problem" and they will "imminently" be deployed to target American civillians, law enforcement ... (more...)
Italian woman marries herself in fairytail ceremony
- September 28, 2017
Mesi said she first considered the idea of a solo wedding after the end of a 12-year relationship two years ago. Mesi told Il Giorno national newspaper that she made the decision to marry herself after failing to find a suitable husband before the age of 40. (more...)
- September 28, 2017
Mesi said she first considered the idea of a solo wedding after the end of a 12-year relationship two years ago. Mesi told Il Giorno national newspaper that she made the decision to marry herself after failing to find a suitable husband before the age of 40. (more...)
Pence: Trump and Price will 'work it out'
- September 28, 2017
Price's announcement came a day after President Donald Trump said he was unhappy with his health chief's expensive habit of using private planes instead of commercial flights, as is traditional for cabinet secretaries . "I hold Secretary Price in the highest personal regards". All of my political career I've fought for the taxpayer. A spokesperson for the Inspector General, now reviewing the case, said, "we take this matter very seriously, and when questions arose about potentially ... (more...)
- September 28, 2017
Price's announcement came a day after President Donald Trump said he was unhappy with his health chief's expensive habit of using private planes instead of commercial flights, as is traditional for cabinet secretaries . "I hold Secretary Price in the highest personal regards". All of my political career I've fought for the taxpayer. A spokesperson for the Inspector General, now reviewing the case, said, "we take this matter very seriously, and when questions arose about potentially ... (more...)
Trump starts the day by slamming the NFL
- September 28, 2017
Average attendance at regular season National Football League games a year ago was the highest since 2007, when the National Football League set an all-time record in attendance. The U.S. presidential election, lousy games and the backlash from Colin Kaepernick's protests are cited as reasons for the decline. CBS also took a hit to its national coverage of the Cincinnati-Green Bay game, which attracted a 13.8 rating compared to a 13.9 rating during its week-three coverage previous year. (more...)
- September 28, 2017
Average attendance at regular season National Football League games a year ago was the highest since 2007, when the National Football League set an all-time record in attendance. The U.S. presidential election, lousy games and the backlash from Colin Kaepernick's protests are cited as reasons for the decline. CBS also took a hit to its national coverage of the Cincinnati-Green Bay game, which attracted a 13.8 rating compared to a 13.9 rating during its week-three coverage previous year. (more...)
Hong Kong jumps three places in global competitiveness index to reach 6th
- September 28, 2017
For the ninth consecutive year, the report's Global Competitiveness Index (GCI) finds Switzerland to be the world's most competitive economy, narrowly ahead of the United States and Singapore. Bangladesh has been ranked 99th out of 137 countries in the latest Global Competitiveness Index published by the World Economic Forum. It said: "In general, there is still too much debt in parts of the private sector, and top global banks are still "too big to fail". (more...)
- September 28, 2017
For the ninth consecutive year, the report's Global Competitiveness Index (GCI) finds Switzerland to be the world's most competitive economy, narrowly ahead of the United States and Singapore. Bangladesh has been ranked 99th out of 137 countries in the latest Global Competitiveness Index published by the World Economic Forum. It said: "In general, there is still too much debt in parts of the private sector, and top global banks are still "too big to fail". (more...)
What's Behind Malaysia's New North Korea Travel Ban?
- September 28, 2017
North Koreans are also not allowed to apply for visitor or tourist visas, according to the report. On Thursday, Malaysia announced that it had instituted a travel ban on citizens to North Korea in the wake of escalating tensions. The Malaysia squad were scheduled to leave for North Korea on October 3, via Singapore and Beijing. The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) said the travel ban imposed by the Foreign Ministry would not have a significant effect on Malaysians. (more...)
- September 28, 2017
North Koreans are also not allowed to apply for visitor or tourist visas, according to the report. On Thursday, Malaysia announced that it had instituted a travel ban on citizens to North Korea in the wake of escalating tensions. The Malaysia squad were scheduled to leave for North Korea on October 3, via Singapore and Beijing. The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) said the travel ban imposed by the Foreign Ministry would not have a significant effect on Malaysians. (more...)
Kids shot with unsecured gun found at babysitter's home expected to survive
- September 28, 2017
According to Everytown for Gun Safety, there have been at least 215 unintentional shootings by children this year. Dearborn police chief Ronald Haddad said the investigation into the shocking incident has so far suggested the toddler "accessed a handgun" before it discharged yesterday morning at about 10.20am. (more...)
- September 28, 2017
According to Everytown for Gun Safety, there have been at least 215 unintentional shootings by children this year. Dearborn police chief Ronald Haddad said the investigation into the shocking incident has so far suggested the toddler "accessed a handgun" before it discharged yesterday morning at about 10.20am. (more...)
One Philly school receives 2017 National Blue Ribbon designation
- September 28, 2017
Mount Dora Christian's elementary division, with about 180 students enrolled, won the award. "National Blue Ribbon Schools are active demonstrations of preparing every child for a bright future", Education Secretary Betsy DeVos said in a statement. (more...)
- September 28, 2017
Mount Dora Christian's elementary division, with about 180 students enrolled, won the award. "National Blue Ribbon Schools are active demonstrations of preparing every child for a bright future", Education Secretary Betsy DeVos said in a statement. (more...)
China says military means not an option to resolve Korea situation
- September 28, 2017
US President Donald Trump holds a joint press conference with Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC on September 26, 2017. Some analysts said North Korea's comments on Monday may have been aimed more towards where the B-1B bombers usually come from - the USA military base on the Pacific island territory of Guam, which Pyongyang has threatened to attack with its intermediate-range Hwasong-12 missiles. (more...)
- September 28, 2017
US President Donald Trump holds a joint press conference with Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC on September 26, 2017. Some analysts said North Korea's comments on Monday may have been aimed more towards where the B-1B bombers usually come from - the USA military base on the Pacific island territory of Guam, which Pyongyang has threatened to attack with its intermediate-range Hwasong-12 missiles. (more...)
Trump authorizes waiver to loosen shipping regulations for Puerto Rico
- September 28, 2017
Royal Caribbean is using a cruise ship to help evacuate people from Puerto Rico and deliver needed supplies to Caribbean islands. The governor is forming a task force to ensure that people who are self-evacuating to MA from Puerto Rico get necessary financial, housing, health care, or job assistance. (more...)
- September 28, 2017
Royal Caribbean is using a cruise ship to help evacuate people from Puerto Rico and deliver needed supplies to Caribbean islands. The governor is forming a task force to ensure that people who are self-evacuating to MA from Puerto Rico get necessary financial, housing, health care, or job assistance. (more...)
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