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Kidnapper Evans changes plea to 'Not guilty'
- October 20, 2017
The Director of Public Prosecution, DPP Lagos State, Titilayo Shitta-Bey told Justice Hakeem Oshodi that the amendment relates only to the punishment section for the second charge. "However, the defence team just had the opportunity of meeting our clients this morning in court for the first time; we were just served with documents in the open court this morning". (more...)
- October 20, 2017
The Director of Public Prosecution, DPP Lagos State, Titilayo Shitta-Bey told Justice Hakeem Oshodi that the amendment relates only to the punishment section for the second charge. "However, the defence team just had the opportunity of meeting our clients this morning in court for the first time; we were just served with documents in the open court this morning". (more...)
5 dead after vehicle plows into crowd on sidewalk in Ukraine
- October 20, 2017
Video footage of the scene showed bodies lying on the pavement in pools of blood. At least five people were injured, including a pregnant woman. The dead reported local media included a 15 year old school girl. The young woman was detained for three days, and then released . But local bloggers expressed fears that because of her powerful father she will be exonerated, despite witnesses saying she sped through the red light. (more...)
- October 20, 2017
Video footage of the scene showed bodies lying on the pavement in pools of blood. At least five people were injured, including a pregnant woman. The dead reported local media included a 15 year old school girl. The young woman was detained for three days, and then released . But local bloggers expressed fears that because of her powerful father she will be exonerated, despite witnesses saying she sped through the red light. (more...)
Northern Ireland Political Talks Stall As Time Runs Out
- October 20, 2017
The chances of Northern Ireland's political parties restoring a power-sharing agreement are "not positive" and Britain will have to impose a budget early next month if talks can not be salvaged, the minister for the region said on Wednesday. (more...)
- October 20, 2017
The chances of Northern Ireland's political parties restoring a power-sharing agreement are "not positive" and Britain will have to impose a budget early next month if talks can not be salvaged, the minister for the region said on Wednesday. (more...)
Green Party Statement On The Impasse Between Catalonia And Spain
- October 20, 2017
They allegedly orchestrated protests last month that hindered a judicial probe into preparations for an October 1 Catalan independence vote that was ruled unconstitutional. Spain's prosecutor's office alleges that Sanchez and Cuixart were not only responsible for demonstrations held on September 20 and 21, but also key in planning the October 1 referendum on independence. (more...)
- October 20, 2017
They allegedly orchestrated protests last month that hindered a judicial probe into preparations for an October 1 Catalan independence vote that was ruled unconstitutional. Spain's prosecutor's office alleges that Sanchez and Cuixart were not only responsible for demonstrations held on September 20 and 21, but also key in planning the October 1 referendum on independence. (more...)
Small 'earthquake' hits Umatilla. Tri-City natural disaster drills are Thursday
- October 20, 2017
The ShakeOut will take place Thursday, 10/19, at 10:19am. People in Oregon, Idaho, California and British Columbia are expected to participate in a simultaneous "drop, cover, hold on" drill, which emphasizes the importance of emergency preparedness at home, school and the workplace, she said. (more...)
- October 20, 2017
The ShakeOut will take place Thursday, 10/19, at 10:19am. People in Oregon, Idaho, California and British Columbia are expected to participate in a simultaneous "drop, cover, hold on" drill, which emphasizes the importance of emergency preparedness at home, school and the workplace, she said. (more...)
BJP Chief Amit Shah leads 'Janaraksha Yatra'
- October 20, 2017
Pinarayi congratulated the people for rejecting the provocative, divisive and hate agenda of the BJP. The CM stated that the "shameful performances" enacted by these ministers were an attempt to distort the harmony and peaceful lives of Kerala and also made into the history as a "classic example of a violation of federal principles". (more...)
- October 20, 2017
Pinarayi congratulated the people for rejecting the provocative, divisive and hate agenda of the BJP. The CM stated that the "shameful performances" enacted by these ministers were an attempt to distort the harmony and peaceful lives of Kerala and also made into the history as a "classic example of a violation of federal principles". (more...)
China Announces Its GDP Growth Slowed to 6.8% in Q3 2017
- October 20, 2017
The national economy has maintained the momentum of stable and sound development in the first three quarters, the agency said, and is expected to maintain medium-high rate of growth. Prior to the data release, major global institutions and investment banks, including the IMF and the World Bank, had already raised their forecasts for China's growth this year. (more...)
- October 20, 2017
The national economy has maintained the momentum of stable and sound development in the first three quarters, the agency said, and is expected to maintain medium-high rate of growth. Prior to the data release, major global institutions and investment banks, including the IMF and the World Bank, had already raised their forecasts for China's growth this year. (more...)
State Governors Ask Buhari To Release Balance Of London/Paris Funds
- October 20, 2017
The workers under the auspices of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) also vowed to begin massive protests in states that have refused to use the bailouts funds released to them by the federal government to settle workers' salaries. (more...)
- October 20, 2017
The workers under the auspices of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) also vowed to begin massive protests in states that have refused to use the bailouts funds released to them by the federal government to settle workers' salaries. (more...)
A second weather warning has been issued ahead of the weekend
- October 20, 2017
According to the Met Office website a second Yellow weather warning for rain has been issued for Saturday (October 21). "During the morning and early afternoon these winds will transfer east and slowly change direction as they will become westerly and eventually northwesterly toward the end of the warning period". (more...)
- October 20, 2017
According to the Met Office website a second Yellow weather warning for rain has been issued for Saturday (October 21). "During the morning and early afternoon these winds will transfer east and slowly change direction as they will become westerly and eventually northwesterly toward the end of the warning period". (more...)
May issues urgent appeal to speed up Brexit talks
- October 20, 2017
The future status of the 3 million European Union citizens living in Britain and the 1 million Britons living elsewhere in the bloc has been a main sticking point in negotiations. European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, center right, embraces British Prime Minister Theresa May , center left, after a meeting at EU headquarters in Brussels on Monday, Oct. (more...)
- October 20, 2017
The future status of the 3 million European Union citizens living in Britain and the 1 million Britons living elsewhere in the bloc has been a main sticking point in negotiations. European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, center right, embraces British Prime Minister Theresa May , center left, after a meeting at EU headquarters in Brussels on Monday, Oct. (more...)
McCain Hits Back at Trump: 'I Have Faced Some Pretty Tough Adversaries'
- October 20, 2017
None of the speakers, who included former Vice President Joe Biden, mentioned any current or former government officials during their remarks. Though members of opposing parties, the two men worked together during their time in the Senate. "We need some votes from some of the Republicans. They should have been", Trump told WMAL's Chris Plante. He said the vote was a "shocker". Later, when buttonholed by CNN, and asked if his previous night's speech had been about Trump or Steve Bannon, ... (more...)
- October 20, 2017
None of the speakers, who included former Vice President Joe Biden, mentioned any current or former government officials during their remarks. Though members of opposing parties, the two men worked together during their time in the Senate. "We need some votes from some of the Republicans. They should have been", Trump told WMAL's Chris Plante. He said the vote was a "shocker". Later, when buttonholed by CNN, and asked if his previous night's speech had been about Trump or Steve Bannon, ... (more...)
Pat Tiberi Resigning From Congress to Lead Ohio Business Roundtable
- October 20, 2017
In a statement from Tiberi's office, the congressman said he would leave office by January 31.... "During our time together on the Ways and Means Committee, I was always struck by his deeply felt commitment to helping hardworking people get ahead and have more opportunities". (more...)
- October 20, 2017
In a statement from Tiberi's office, the congressman said he would leave office by January 31.... "During our time together on the Ways and Means Committee, I was always struck by his deeply felt commitment to helping hardworking people get ahead and have more opportunities". (more...)
Watch White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders speak to media
- October 20, 2017
Johnson and others may have perceived it wrong. "But there were several people in the room from the administration on the call", including Kelly. Rep. It is appalling what the congresswoman done, politicizing this issue. She did not specifically deny any points of Wilson's account of Trump's phrasing, and insisted that she was speaking "specifically to the sentiment" that he offered. (more...)
- October 20, 2017
Johnson and others may have perceived it wrong. "But there were several people in the room from the administration on the call", including Kelly. Rep. It is appalling what the congresswoman done, politicizing this issue. She did not specifically deny any points of Wilson's account of Trump's phrasing, and insisted that she was speaking "specifically to the sentiment" that he offered. (more...)
Tillerson: 'Heartbreaking' reports of suffering in Myanmar
- October 20, 2017
The Rakhine state is home to the Rohingya community or the ethnic Muslims of Myanmar , who have long faced persecution in the Buddhist-majority country, especially from the country's Buddhist extremists. He further said that Myanmar should understand that the approach to deal with rebels and terrorists must be disciplined and restrained. Tillerson says accounts of the suffering of the Rohingya are "heartbreaking" and that if those reports are true, then "someone is going to be held to ... (more...)
- October 20, 2017
The Rakhine state is home to the Rohingya community or the ethnic Muslims of Myanmar , who have long faced persecution in the Buddhist-majority country, especially from the country's Buddhist extremists. He further said that Myanmar should understand that the approach to deal with rebels and terrorists must be disciplined and restrained. Tillerson says accounts of the suffering of the Rohingya are "heartbreaking" and that if those reports are true, then "someone is going to be held to ... (more...)
Just For Laughs founder quits as allegations swirl
- October 20, 2017
Geneviève Allard, a businesswoman who met Rozon on the set of a TV show, detailed in the interview a night she spent with Rozon that ended with her waking up to him forcing himself on her, according to a translation of the Le Devoir story . (more...)
- October 20, 2017
Geneviève Allard, a businesswoman who met Rozon on the set of a TV show, detailed in the interview a night she spent with Rozon that ended with her waking up to him forcing himself on her, according to a translation of the Le Devoir story . (more...)
Storm Brian named after Atlantic weather bomb forms
- October 20, 2017
This time gusts of 50-60 miles per hour are expected inland with 70 miles per hour winds in coastal areas, which, according to the Met Office, should expect large waves and potential flooding, with disruption to transport was likely. At the moment, we don't expect the same level of impacts for the UK. Gusts of up to 50mph are expected to bring big waves off our coast too and we're told it could be particularly unsafe around high tide. (more...)
- October 20, 2017
This time gusts of 50-60 miles per hour are expected inland with 70 miles per hour winds in coastal areas, which, according to the Met Office, should expect large waves and potential flooding, with disruption to transport was likely. At the moment, we don't expect the same level of impacts for the UK. Gusts of up to 50mph are expected to bring big waves off our coast too and we're told it could be particularly unsafe around high tide. (more...)
Sushma gifts medical visas to Pak patients on Diwali
- October 19, 2017
This month, Sushma Swaraj has announced the issuance of 19 medical visas to Pakistanis for treatment in India. News emerged in May, this year, that India has not issued medical visas to Pakistani patients seeking treatment in India since February. (more...)
- October 19, 2017
This month, Sushma Swaraj has announced the issuance of 19 medical visas to Pakistanis for treatment in India. News emerged in May, this year, that India has not issued medical visas to Pakistani patients seeking treatment in India since February. (more...)
North Korea threatens 'unimaginable strike' on USA ship
- October 19, 2017
On Thursday, North Korea's state-run news agency KCNA published the strongly worded warning while arguing that the exercises, which began on Monday, are deliberately creating "tension on the eve of war". "The entire USA mainland is within our firing range", the statement said. And the trip shows the USA stands with its allies in South Korea and is strongly committed to its defense. (more...)
- October 19, 2017
On Thursday, North Korea's state-run news agency KCNA published the strongly worded warning while arguing that the exercises, which began on Monday, are deliberately creating "tension on the eve of war". "The entire USA mainland is within our firing range", the statement said. And the trip shows the USA stands with its allies in South Korea and is strongly committed to its defense. (more...)
Warmer and drier weather expected in Louisiana this winter
- October 19, 2017
NOAA says that one of the biggest factors this winter will be the emergence of La Nina, a cooling of the waters in the Pacific Ocean off of South America. For the United States, La Nina would reduce precipitation across much of the South, with limited increases in the far north. Winter Outlook and the weather lies in the hands of a possible La Nina. (more...)
- October 19, 2017
NOAA says that one of the biggest factors this winter will be the emergence of La Nina, a cooling of the waters in the Pacific Ocean off of South America. For the United States, La Nina would reduce precipitation across much of the South, with limited increases in the far north. Winter Outlook and the weather lies in the hands of a possible La Nina. (more...)
Trump rates White House's hurricane response in Puerto Rico a '10'
- October 19, 2017
Ricardo Rossello. Trump's comments, which came one day shy of the one-month anniversary of Maria hitting Puerto Rico, come while more than 35 percent of the island's resident still lack access to safe drinking water and less than 20 percent have electricity. (more...)
- October 19, 2017
Ricardo Rossello. Trump's comments, which came one day shy of the one-month anniversary of Maria hitting Puerto Rico, come while more than 35 percent of the island's resident still lack access to safe drinking water and less than 20 percent have electricity. (more...)
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