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Topic of the Day: "Gun Control" taking center stage
- October 06, 2017
The unbelievable video shows Gunderson painfully rising to shake hands with First Lady Melania Trump as she entered his hospital room at University Medical Center in Las Vegas . Paul Ryan said in an interview with MSNBC that aired Thursday it's "clearly something we need to look into". Now is not the time to discuss gun control in the USA, the White House said, following a mass shooting in which 59 people were killed. (more...)
- October 06, 2017
The unbelievable video shows Gunderson painfully rising to shake hands with First Lady Melania Trump as she entered his hospital room at University Medical Center in Las Vegas . Paul Ryan said in an interview with MSNBC that aired Thursday it's "clearly something we need to look into". Now is not the time to discuss gun control in the USA, the White House said, following a mass shooting in which 59 people were killed. (more...)
NRA endorses more regulation on bump stocks that boost guns' firing rates
- October 06, 2017
President Donald Trump is open to considering legislation that would ban "bump stocks" - a firearm accessory used to more rapidly fire rounds - but wants to hear more information on the matter before making a final determination. Addressing police officers and first responders to the deadly shooting on Wednesday, Trump said, "America is truly a nation in mourning". "And you showed what professionalism is all about". (more...)
- October 06, 2017
President Donald Trump is open to considering legislation that would ban "bump stocks" - a firearm accessory used to more rapidly fire rounds - but wants to hear more information on the matter before making a final determination. Addressing police officers and first responders to the deadly shooting on Wednesday, Trump said, "America is truly a nation in mourning". "And you showed what professionalism is all about". (more...)
Donald Trump hails 'amazing' Las Vegas shooting victims and doctors
- October 06, 2017
Do you think Donald Trump will eventually address the issue of gun violence in the US? "I may have very well been the last person to shake hands with that man", he added . ". You showed what professionalism is all about". Meanwhile, due to the mass shooting, some lawmakers are pressuring Donald Trump to focus on gun laws and control but the USA president declined to discuss more about it. (more...)
- October 06, 2017
Do you think Donald Trump will eventually address the issue of gun violence in the US? "I may have very well been the last person to shake hands with that man", he added . ". You showed what professionalism is all about". Meanwhile, due to the mass shooting, some lawmakers are pressuring Donald Trump to focus on gun laws and control but the USA president declined to discuss more about it. (more...)
Donald Trump hails 'amazing' Las Vegas shooting victims and doctors
- October 06, 2017
Do you think Donald Trump will eventually address the issue of gun violence in the US? "I may have very well been the last person to shake hands with that man", he added . ". You showed what professionalism is all about". Meanwhile, due to the mass shooting, some lawmakers are pressuring Donald Trump to focus on gun laws and control but the USA president declined to discuss more about it. (more...)
- October 06, 2017
Do you think Donald Trump will eventually address the issue of gun violence in the US? "I may have very well been the last person to shake hands with that man", he added . ". You showed what professionalism is all about". Meanwhile, due to the mass shooting, some lawmakers are pressuring Donald Trump to focus on gun laws and control but the USA president declined to discuss more about it. (more...)
Trump To Meet With Las Vegas Shooting Victims
- October 06, 2017
Christopher Sullivan, the general manager of Guns & Guitars, said Paddock was a customer of the store for about a year and bought five firearms during that time. "And you showed what professionalism is all about". Late Sunday night, Stephen Paddock killed at least 58 people and wounded over 500 others when he shot at a group of 22,000 people enjoying the Route 91 Harvest Country Music Festival. (more...)
- October 06, 2017
Christopher Sullivan, the general manager of Guns & Guitars, said Paddock was a customer of the store for about a year and bought five firearms during that time. "And you showed what professionalism is all about". Late Sunday night, Stephen Paddock killed at least 58 people and wounded over 500 others when he shot at a group of 22,000 people enjoying the Route 91 Harvest Country Music Festival. (more...)
Nobel committee demands nuclear powers start 'serious' disarmament talks
- October 06, 2017
In July, 122 nations adopted a UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, but nuclear-armed states including the United States, Russia, China, Britain and France stayed out of the talks. ICAN has given the cause "a new direction and new vigor", the committee writes. The organisation will receive their prize, consisting of a gold medal, a diploma, and a cheque for nine million Swedish kronor ($1.1 million, 945,000 euros), at a ceremony in Oslo on December 10, the anniversary of the ... (more...)
- October 06, 2017
In July, 122 nations adopted a UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, but nuclear-armed states including the United States, Russia, China, Britain and France stayed out of the talks. ICAN has given the cause "a new direction and new vigor", the committee writes. The organisation will receive their prize, consisting of a gold medal, a diploma, and a cheque for nine million Swedish kronor ($1.1 million, 945,000 euros), at a ceremony in Oslo on December 10, the anniversary of the ... (more...)
Security guard has set fire to the king: 4 children died
- October 06, 2017
Fifteen victims with life threatening injuries have been sent to the capital Belo Horizonte where hospital facilities are more able to cope than than those in the small city where the tragedy occurred. Police have been to his home and visited friends and relatives in an effort to understand his motive. "This could have been worse because the babies' room was in the hall next door". (more...)
- October 06, 2017
Fifteen victims with life threatening injuries have been sent to the capital Belo Horizonte where hospital facilities are more able to cope than than those in the small city where the tragedy occurred. Police have been to his home and visited friends and relatives in an effort to understand his motive. "This could have been worse because the babies' room was in the hall next door". (more...)
Marilou Danley Releases First Official Statement on Las Vegas Shooter Stephen Paddock
- October 06, 2017
USA reports and officials said Danley was either in Japan or the Philippines. Lombard said that Danley thought the large amount of money Paddock wired her was to buy a home - and that he was going to break up with her. Clark County Sheriff Joseph Lombardo said Wednesday that Paddock had an escape plan and did not leave a suicide note. Danley, who was overseas for more than two weeks, later described the 64-year-old shooter as a "kind, caring, quiet" man who she envisioned a "quiet ... (more...)
- October 06, 2017
USA reports and officials said Danley was either in Japan or the Philippines. Lombard said that Danley thought the large amount of money Paddock wired her was to buy a home - and that he was going to break up with her. Clark County Sheriff Joseph Lombardo said Wednesday that Paddock had an escape plan and did not leave a suicide note. Danley, who was overseas for more than two weeks, later described the 64-year-old shooter as a "kind, caring, quiet" man who she envisioned a "quiet ... (more...)
Las Vegas shooting: Marilou Danley's relatives speak out
- October 06, 2017
While there, he wired me money, which he said was for me to buy a house for me and my family. Police said they had evidence suggesting Paddock, who gunned down 58 people from the 32nd-floor of the Mandalay Hotel, planned to survive after carrying out the worst mass shooting in modern United States history. (more...)
- October 06, 2017
While there, he wired me money, which he said was for me to buy a house for me and my family. Police said they had evidence suggesting Paddock, who gunned down 58 people from the 32nd-floor of the Mandalay Hotel, planned to survive after carrying out the worst mass shooting in modern United States history. (more...)
Dems: We Probably Won't Hold Another Gun Control Sit
- October 06, 2017
Even so, asked Tuesday about "bump stocks" and whether they should be legal, McConnell , R-Ky., said it was not an appropriate time to be discussing legislation. There could be one legislative legacy - the shooting may have slowed some pro-gun legislation. Mr. Ryan did say he does not foresee gun control coming up in the House anytime soon since Republicans really want to focus on the budget. (more...)
- October 06, 2017
Even so, asked Tuesday about "bump stocks" and whether they should be legal, McConnell , R-Ky., said it was not an appropriate time to be discussing legislation. There could be one legislative legacy - the shooting may have slowed some pro-gun legislation. Mr. Ryan did say he does not foresee gun control coming up in the House anytime soon since Republicans really want to focus on the budget. (more...)
EC: Ready for simultaneous polls next year
- October 06, 2017
Election Commissioner O P Rawat told reporters, as quoted by the Indian Express , that the government had sought a response from the EC on the holding of simultaneous state and national polls. After elections started in 1952, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha elections were held simultaneously till 1967. "We are the political party which has always supported simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly elections". (more...)
- October 06, 2017
Election Commissioner O P Rawat told reporters, as quoted by the Indian Express , that the government had sought a response from the EC on the holding of simultaneous state and national polls. After elections started in 1952, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha elections were held simultaneously till 1967. "We are the political party which has always supported simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly elections". (more...)
Bump Stock now in national spotlight including NRA's sights
- October 06, 2017
Unfortunately, the first response from some politicians has been to call for more gun control . The full statement , issued jointly by NRA executive vice president Wayne LaPierre and the head of its legislative arm Chris Cox, opens by addressing "the evil and senseless attack in Las Vegas ". (more...)
- October 06, 2017
Unfortunately, the first response from some politicians has been to call for more gun control . The full statement , issued jointly by NRA executive vice president Wayne LaPierre and the head of its legislative arm Chris Cox, opens by addressing "the evil and senseless attack in Las Vegas ". (more...)
UK Army Sergeant Denies Trying to Kill Wife by Sabotaging Her Parachute
- October 06, 2017
The prosecutor shared, "Those at the scene immediately realised that something was seriously wrong with her reserve parachute, two vital pieces of equipment which fasten the parachute harness were missing". He said the only innocent explanation for the missing slinks was that they had been cut off by one of the first aiders or medics, but he later found that no one had cut anything apart from her goggles strap. (more...)
- October 06, 2017
The prosecutor shared, "Those at the scene immediately realised that something was seriously wrong with her reserve parachute, two vital pieces of equipment which fasten the parachute harness were missing". He said the only innocent explanation for the missing slinks was that they had been cut off by one of the first aiders or medics, but he later found that no one had cut anything apart from her goggles strap. (more...)
Dozens killed in traffic accident near Russia's capital
- October 06, 2017
Early reports indicate that the bus driver was crossing the train tracks despite the presence of red lights. A hospital caring for the injured has told Sputnik news agency that five people have been admitted, and that four of them are in critical condition. (more...)
- October 06, 2017
Early reports indicate that the bus driver was crossing the train tracks despite the presence of red lights. A hospital caring for the injured has told Sputnik news agency that five people have been admitted, and that four of them are in critical condition. (more...)
China deploys 1000 troops near Sikkim; builds road at Doklam Plateau
- October 06, 2017
The MEA said besides holding wide-ranging discussions on boosting bilateral cooperation, the two sides also shared their perspective on regional and other issues of mutual interest.. Bhutan and China have a dispute over Dokalam. According to a highly placed source in the government, the Indian officials have not yet reacted to the road build because the latest proposed development does not direct towards the military sensitive Jampheri Ridge area where the face-off took place months back. (more...)
- October 06, 2017
The MEA said besides holding wide-ranging discussions on boosting bilateral cooperation, the two sides also shared their perspective on regional and other issues of mutual interest.. Bhutan and China have a dispute over Dokalam. According to a highly placed source in the government, the Indian officials have not yet reacted to the road build because the latest proposed development does not direct towards the military sensitive Jampheri Ridge area where the face-off took place months back. (more...)
Sasikala gets 5-day parole to visit her sick husband
- October 06, 2017
Two days back the Sasikala's plea was rejected on the technical grounds, saying that the required paperwork was not done properly. Sasikala's lawyer Krishnappan told ANI , "They (Jail authorities) got an e-mail from Chennai police commissioner agreeing for parole with certain conditions". (more...)
- October 06, 2017
Two days back the Sasikala's plea was rejected on the technical grounds, saying that the required paperwork was not done properly. Sasikala's lawyer Krishnappan told ANI , "They (Jail authorities) got an e-mail from Chennai police commissioner agreeing for parole with certain conditions". (more...)
Colorado universities help students apply for DACA renewal
- October 06, 2017
DACA , instituted in 2012 by President Barack Obama, DACA allows people who were brought into the United States illegally as children to work and study in the country without fear of being deported. October 5 marks the last day for immigrant youth to submit their DACA renewal, with tens of thousands of Dreamers unable or unwilling to submit renewal applications in time. (more...)
- October 06, 2017
DACA , instituted in 2012 by President Barack Obama, DACA allows people who were brought into the United States illegally as children to work and study in the country without fear of being deported. October 5 marks the last day for immigrant youth to submit their DACA renewal, with tens of thousands of Dreamers unable or unwilling to submit renewal applications in time. (more...)
A Closer Look at the NRA's Cleverly Worded Statement on Bump Stocks
- October 06, 2017
By holding the pistol grip with one hand and pushing forward on the barrel with the other, the shooter's finger comes in contact with the trigger. " Bump fire stocks , while simulating automatic fire, do not actually alter the firearm to fire automatically, making them legal under current federal law", ATF Special Agent in Charge Jill Snyder told reporters in Las Vegas on Tuesday. (more...)
- October 06, 2017
By holding the pistol grip with one hand and pushing forward on the barrel with the other, the shooter's finger comes in contact with the trigger. " Bump fire stocks , while simulating automatic fire, do not actually alter the firearm to fire automatically, making them legal under current federal law", ATF Special Agent in Charge Jill Snyder told reporters in Las Vegas on Tuesday. (more...)
'Bump stocks' ban is likely -it's about time
- October 06, 2017
On automatic weapons, once the trigger is pulled and held, the weapon will continue firing until the ammunition is expended or the trigger is released. The sniper who slaughtered more than 50 people and wounded almost 500 at an outdoor concert possessed numerous weapons, including some retrofitted with bump stocks . (more...)
- October 06, 2017
On automatic weapons, once the trigger is pulled and held, the weapon will continue firing until the ammunition is expended or the trigger is released. The sniper who slaughtered more than 50 people and wounded almost 500 at an outdoor concert possessed numerous weapons, including some retrofitted with bump stocks . (more...)
Congress: Get to work and ban bump stocks
- October 06, 2017
In its approval letter , which is posted on Slide Fire's website, the ATF wrote "the " bump stock " is a firearm part and is not regulated as a firearm". The device attaches to a semiautomatic rifle and allows faster fire and more accurately. The NRA is urging the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms to reconsider whether bump stocks should have been legalized in the first place. (more...)
- October 06, 2017
In its approval letter , which is posted on Slide Fire's website, the ATF wrote "the " bump stock " is a firearm part and is not regulated as a firearm". The device attaches to a semiautomatic rifle and allows faster fire and more accurately. The NRA is urging the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms to reconsider whether bump stocks should have been legalized in the first place. (more...)
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