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California Wildfires Blamed For 17 Deaths; High Winds Forecast
- October 12, 2017
The 5,000-acre Nuns fire burning in Annadel State Park is "rapidly approaching Oakmont", the alert said . Conditions eased somewhat Tuesday - but the National Weather Service says high winds could return to the area beginning late Wednesday night, with gusts over 50 miles per hour. (more...)
- October 12, 2017
The 5,000-acre Nuns fire burning in Annadel State Park is "rapidly approaching Oakmont", the alert said . Conditions eased somewhat Tuesday - but the National Weather Service says high winds could return to the area beginning late Wednesday night, with gusts over 50 miles per hour. (more...)
Congress sweeps Nanded civic polls, opposition routed
- October 12, 2017
The State Election Commission of Maharashtra had placed order for 400 VVPAT machines from the Electronic Corporation of India (ECI), but the company could not provide so many machines in time, so it was chose to use available 70 machines on pilot basis at a single ward in Nanded polls. (more...)
- October 12, 2017
The State Election Commission of Maharashtra had placed order for 400 VVPAT machines from the Electronic Corporation of India (ECI), but the company could not provide so many machines in time, so it was chose to use available 70 machines on pilot basis at a single ward in Nanded polls. (more...)
Donald Trump 'could visit demilitarised zone' between North and South Korea
- October 12, 2017
The two U.S. Air Force B-1B bombers were joined by two F-15K fighters from the South Korean military after leaving their base in Guam, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement on Wednesday. The two are in South Korea for talks with top officials on Friday. The B-1Bs also conducted exercises with Japan's Air Force in what the USA statement called a "sequenced bilateral mission". (more...)
- October 12, 2017
The two U.S. Air Force B-1B bombers were joined by two F-15K fighters from the South Korean military after leaving their base in Guam, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement on Wednesday. The two are in South Korea for talks with top officials on Friday. The B-1Bs also conducted exercises with Japan's Air Force in what the USA statement called a "sequenced bilateral mission". (more...)
Trump warns post-hurricane Puerto Rico, says FEMA won't stay 'forever'
- October 12, 2017
Dozens of residents with ties to Puerto Rico had their spirits lifted at Springfield Technical Community College Wednesday, with a salute to the music and dance heritage of Puerto Rico and Cuba. "Ultimately the government of Puerto Rico will have to work with us to determine how this massive rebuilding effort", the Washington Post reported , "will be funded and organized, and what we will do with the tremendous amount of existing debt already on the island". (more...)
- October 12, 2017
Dozens of residents with ties to Puerto Rico had their spirits lifted at Springfield Technical Community College Wednesday, with a salute to the music and dance heritage of Puerto Rico and Cuba. "Ultimately the government of Puerto Rico will have to work with us to determine how this massive rebuilding effort", the Washington Post reported , "will be funded and organized, and what we will do with the tremendous amount of existing debt already on the island". (more...)
Lufthansa Set To Takeover Air Berlin
- October 12, 2017
Analysts at Bernstein Research raised their rating on Lufthansa's shares to "outperform" from "market-perform", saying they expected a deal with Air Berlin to add around €70 to €90m to annual operating profits at Lufthansa's budget unit Eurowings in the medium term. (more...)
- October 12, 2017
Analysts at Bernstein Research raised their rating on Lufthansa's shares to "outperform" from "market-perform", saying they expected a deal with Air Berlin to add around €70 to €90m to annual operating profits at Lufthansa's budget unit Eurowings in the medium term. (more...)
Pakistan rescues North American family of five from 'terrorists'
- October 12, 2017
Coleman, 31, was pregnant at the time of abduction. Two young children appear in the video with them, and Coleman has told her family that she gave birth to two children in captivity. They last were seen in a hostage video taken in December 2016 begging their governments to save them. The Haqqani network has been accused of masterminding several high-profile terrorist attacks in the Afghan capital and have been known to kidnap Western hostages and smuggle them across the border into ... (more...)
- October 12, 2017
Coleman, 31, was pregnant at the time of abduction. Two young children appear in the video with them, and Coleman has told her family that she gave birth to two children in captivity. They last were seen in a hostage video taken in December 2016 begging their governments to save them. The Haqqani network has been accused of masterminding several high-profile terrorist attacks in the Afghan capital and have been known to kidnap Western hostages and smuggle them across the border into ... (more...)
Aarushi murder case: Allahabad High Court to deliver verdict today
- October 12, 2017
The CBI court while pronouncing its verdict had said that there is no direct evidence in the Aarushi Talwar murder case but it is clear that the prosecution has placed a clinching wealth of circumstances from which the guilt of both the accused has been made out to the extent human instruments can apprehend'. (more...)
- October 12, 2017
The CBI court while pronouncing its verdict had said that there is no direct evidence in the Aarushi Talwar murder case but it is clear that the prosecution has placed a clinching wealth of circumstances from which the guilt of both the accused has been made out to the extent human instruments can apprehend'. (more...)
First Warning Forecast: More Rain On The Way
- October 12, 2017
The shower activity will end late tonight as temperatures drop into the 40s and lower 50s. Thursday we will have variable sunshine more humid with light winds again and warmer with a high of 88 . Sunny breaks for Tuesday warms temperatures into the upper 70s and lower 80s. Highs should be in the upper 80s both days. We still see plenty of cloud cover during the day. (more...)
- October 12, 2017
The shower activity will end late tonight as temperatures drop into the 40s and lower 50s. Thursday we will have variable sunshine more humid with light winds again and warmer with a high of 88 . Sunny breaks for Tuesday warms temperatures into the upper 70s and lower 80s. Highs should be in the upper 80s both days. We still see plenty of cloud cover during the day. (more...)
Hurricane Ophelia slowly heads toward Ireland, Azores
- October 12, 2017
It is now around 760 miles south-west of the Portuguese Azore islands, whipping up 75mph winds as it trundles eastwards. On average, according to the National Hurricane Center, one hurricane forms in October . The last time so many named storms in a row became hurricanes was in 1893, he said. The tail of the hurricane is predicted to whip the Irealnd and the west coast of Scotland. (more...)
- October 12, 2017
It is now around 760 miles south-west of the Portuguese Azore islands, whipping up 75mph winds as it trundles eastwards. On average, according to the National Hurricane Center, one hurricane forms in October . The last time so many named storms in a row became hurricanes was in 1893, he said. The tail of the hurricane is predicted to whip the Irealnd and the west coast of Scotland. (more...)
Take it easy: Smoke from Northern California fires is choking Valley air
- October 12, 2017
A health caution was issued Valley-wide on Tuesday by the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District as smoke from the wildfires blazing around California drifted into Merced and surrounding areas. Residents should also avoid exercising outside if they smell smoke. The reason is smoke from the Northern California wildfires coupled with smoke from a big blaze in Tulare County wilderness. (more...)
- October 12, 2017
A health caution was issued Valley-wide on Tuesday by the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District as smoke from the wildfires blazing around California drifted into Merced and surrounding areas. Residents should also avoid exercising outside if they smell smoke. The reason is smoke from the Northern California wildfires coupled with smoke from a big blaze in Tulare County wilderness. (more...)
Turkey receives United States request to solve visa crisis: spokesman
- October 12, 2017
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has expressed "profound concern" over the detention of U.S. diplomatic staff in Turkey, the State Department said on October 11. He also emphasized the importance of transparency and the need for the evidence behind the accusations to be known, Nauert said. The U.S. suspended most visa services for Turkish citizens after Turkish authorities arrested a Turkish employee at the American consulate in Istanbul on charges of espionage and alleged ties to U.S. (more...)
- October 12, 2017
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has expressed "profound concern" over the detention of U.S. diplomatic staff in Turkey, the State Department said on October 11. He also emphasized the importance of transparency and the need for the evidence behind the accusations to be known, Nauert said. The U.S. suspended most visa services for Turkish citizens after Turkish authorities arrested a Turkish employee at the American consulate in Istanbul on charges of espionage and alleged ties to U.S. (more...)
Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat election 2017 dates
- October 12, 2017
Himachal will be voting on 9th November. He said the election process in Gujarat will be completed before vote count in Himachal. After scrutiny on October 24, the last date for withdrawal of nominations is October 26, he said. VVPAT machines will also be there along with EVMs. Announcing the dates, Chief Election Commissioner AK Joti said the polling process for Himachal Pradesh will begin with the issue of election notification on October 16, and the last date for filing nomination is ... (more...)
- October 12, 2017
Himachal will be voting on 9th November. He said the election process in Gujarat will be completed before vote count in Himachal. After scrutiny on October 24, the last date for withdrawal of nominations is October 26, he said. VVPAT machines will also be there along with EVMs. Announcing the dates, Chief Election Commissioner AK Joti said the polling process for Himachal Pradesh will begin with the issue of election notification on October 16, and the last date for filing nomination is ... (more...)
NBW issued against Imran Khan
- October 12, 2017
Akbar Babar, the petitioner who had filed the foreign funding case against the PTI leadership, had informed the ECP that the PTI chief had accused it of being biased in the foreign funding case following which his counsel tendered an apology with the commission. (more...)
- October 12, 2017
Akbar Babar, the petitioner who had filed the foreign funding case against the PTI leadership, had informed the ECP that the PTI chief had accused it of being biased in the foreign funding case following which his counsel tendered an apology with the commission. (more...)
Nation celebrates birth anniversaries of Nanaji Deshmukh & JP Narayan
- October 12, 2017
He also said that India lacks good governance in some states. He said that while that is "important, but the real essence of a democracy is jan bhagidari or public participation". Lohia were active during the "Quit India" movement, inspired by the clarion call of Mahatma Gandhi. The Prime Minister also launched Gram Samvaad - a citizen-centric mobile app meant for facilitating single-window access for citizens to information at the gram panchayat level on various rural development ... (more...)
- October 12, 2017
He also said that India lacks good governance in some states. He said that while that is "important, but the real essence of a democracy is jan bhagidari or public participation". Lohia were active during the "Quit India" movement, inspired by the clarion call of Mahatma Gandhi. The Prime Minister also launched Gram Samvaad - a citizen-centric mobile app meant for facilitating single-window access for citizens to information at the gram panchayat level on various rural development ... (more...)
B100mn of gold, silver flushed down Switzerland's toilets annually
- October 12, 2017
Moreover, the same research team discovered that in this particular area where most manufacturers established their headquarters and shops, the amount of gold was so significant, they could collect it. As you know, Switzerland is a major center for the processing of gold. Overall, however, considering the amounts that could be extracted, the recovery of metals from wastewater or sludge is not said to be worthwhile in a country that refines around 70 percent of the world's gold on average ... (more...)
- October 12, 2017
Moreover, the same research team discovered that in this particular area where most manufacturers established their headquarters and shops, the amount of gold was so significant, they could collect it. As you know, Switzerland is a major center for the processing of gold. Overall, however, considering the amounts that could be extracted, the recovery of metals from wastewater or sludge is not said to be worthwhile in a country that refines around 70 percent of the world's gold on average ... (more...)
Kenya opposition leader Raila Odinga fails to disrupt election
- October 12, 2017
Kenya's electoral authorities said that they had not received formal notice that the opposition leader Raila Odinga had quit the presidential race re-run on October 26, so his name would remain on the ballot. Wednesday, the country braced for street protests in Nairobi and Kisumu after Odinga called for demonstrations. The decision came after High Court Justice Mativo delivered a verdict that all candidates who participated in the General Election held on the August 8, 2017 were entitled ... (more...)
- October 12, 2017
Kenya's electoral authorities said that they had not received formal notice that the opposition leader Raila Odinga had quit the presidential race re-run on October 26, so his name would remain on the ballot. Wednesday, the country braced for street protests in Nairobi and Kisumu after Odinga called for demonstrations. The decision came after High Court Justice Mativo delivered a verdict that all candidates who participated in the General Election held on the August 8, 2017 were entitled ... (more...)
All Whites face Peru for World Cup place
- October 12, 2017
Hudson told reporters he was glad to get Peru, rather than a star-studded outfit such as Colombia, Chile or Lionel Messi's Argentina . Peru equalised in the match through national hero Pablo Guerrero in the 76 minute, presenting both sides with a favourable tied scoreline. (more...)
- October 12, 2017
Hudson told reporters he was glad to get Peru, rather than a star-studded outfit such as Colombia, Chile or Lionel Messi's Argentina . Peru equalised in the match through national hero Pablo Guerrero in the 76 minute, presenting both sides with a favourable tied scoreline. (more...)
Egypt unites Palestinian groups Hamas, Fatah
- October 12, 2017
Al-Nuno gave no further details on the content of the deal. Palestinian sources said conquest and Hamas will organise a press conference on details of agreement at noon. Islamist movement Hamas is blacklisted as a terrorist organisation by the United States and the European Union. The deal would see Hamas, which has the most powerful armed Palestinian faction with an estimated 25,000 well-equipped fighters who have fought three wars with Israel since 2008. (more...)
- October 12, 2017
Al-Nuno gave no further details on the content of the deal. Palestinian sources said conquest and Hamas will organise a press conference on details of agreement at noon. Islamist movement Hamas is blacklisted as a terrorist organisation by the United States and the European Union. The deal would see Hamas, which has the most powerful armed Palestinian faction with an estimated 25,000 well-equipped fighters who have fought three wars with Israel since 2008. (more...)
'White Widow' British ISIL recruiter 'killed in air strike'
- October 12, 2017
USA intelligence chiefs were quoted as saying they could not be 100 percent certain that Jones had been killed as there was no way of recovering any DNA from the ground, but they were "confident" she was dead. It is feared the 12-year-old son of Britain's most wanted woman may have been killed in the same drone strike that reportedly killed her in June. She frequently used her Twitter to spread propaganda for ISIS and in the past had spoken of her wish to behead a Western prisoner in Syria ... (more...)
- October 12, 2017
USA intelligence chiefs were quoted as saying they could not be 100 percent certain that Jones had been killed as there was no way of recovering any DNA from the ground, but they were "confident" she was dead. It is feared the 12-year-old son of Britain's most wanted woman may have been killed in the same drone strike that reportedly killed her in June. She frequently used her Twitter to spread propaganda for ISIS and in the past had spoken of her wish to behead a Western prisoner in Syria ... (more...)
Spain wants clarity over Catalonia's independence
- October 12, 2017
Catalan officials say the final numbers show 90 percent of votes in favor of independence and regional President Carles Puigdemont proclaimed a victory. "(Puigdemont's) first reaction has been to insist on establishing a "bilateral dialogue" with Spain with "no prior conditions"; backpedalling on independence would only lead to an even bigger disappointment within the secessionist camp", he said in a note Wednesday. (more...)
- October 12, 2017
Catalan officials say the final numbers show 90 percent of votes in favor of independence and regional President Carles Puigdemont proclaimed a victory. "(Puigdemont's) first reaction has been to insist on establishing a "bilateral dialogue" with Spain with "no prior conditions"; backpedalling on independence would only lead to an even bigger disappointment within the secessionist camp", he said in a note Wednesday. (more...)
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