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Pettway breaks out with three TDs
- October 23, 2017
We've got a pretty good defensive line, and they played really well". "To be honest with you, the first time I hit him it knocked the breath out of me". The Razorbacks have dropped all three of their conference games so far to the Texas A&M Aggies, the South Carolina Gamecocks and to Alabama. Arkansas threw for 163 yards, most of which came with the second team defense in the game. (more...)
- October 23, 2017
We've got a pretty good defensive line, and they played really well". "To be honest with you, the first time I hit him it knocked the breath out of me". The Razorbacks have dropped all three of their conference games so far to the Texas A&M Aggies, the South Carolina Gamecocks and to Alabama. Arkansas threw for 163 yards, most of which came with the second team defense in the game. (more...)
Democratic Rep. Frederica Wilson: White House 'is full of white supremacists'
- October 23, 2017
Bryan Black, Dustin Wright, and Jeremiah Johnson were the fearless soldiers who died in the Islamic State ambush in Niger. Cowanda Jones-Johnson, the mother of Sgt. The congresswoman is reportedly a close friend of the family, but also a noted Trump detractor. I didn't say that. The fact that Trump's targets, a widow and a Democratic congresswoman, are African-Americans added to the sense that the President was, yet again, being racially divisive. (more...)
- October 23, 2017
Bryan Black, Dustin Wright, and Jeremiah Johnson were the fearless soldiers who died in the Islamic State ambush in Niger. Cowanda Jones-Johnson, the mother of Sgt. The congresswoman is reportedly a close friend of the family, but also a noted Trump detractor. I didn't say that. The fact that Trump's targets, a widow and a Democratic congresswoman, are African-Americans added to the sense that the President was, yet again, being racially divisive. (more...)
Iran supports pro-Palestine-cause figures in Hamas: Shamkhani
- October 23, 2017
In a separate meeting, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Admiral Ali Shamkhani was quoted by Iran's Press TV as saying that he hoped Hamas would continue to be a "central pioneer of the Palestinian resistance". Israel said Tuesday that it would not hold peace negotiations with a Palestinian government dependent on Hamas and demanded that Hamas recognize Israel, disarm and sever its ties with Iran. (more...)
- October 23, 2017
In a separate meeting, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Admiral Ali Shamkhani was quoted by Iran's Press TV as saying that he hoped Hamas would continue to be a "central pioneer of the Palestinian resistance". Israel said Tuesday that it would not hold peace negotiations with a Palestinian government dependent on Hamas and demanded that Hamas recognize Israel, disarm and sever its ties with Iran. (more...)
Centrist ANO movement wins parliamentary election in Czech Republic
- October 23, 2017
Officials pegged voter turnout at over 40 percent on Friday. ANO is united with most other Czech parties in completely rejecting the EU's quota system on redistributing refugees. The pro-EU Social Democrats (CSSD) received only 7.7 percent of the votes, according to the exit polls, while the liberal TOP 09 movement, which is considered to be the strongest supporter of the further European integration and euro adoption, even failed to clear the election hurdle as it gained only slightly more ... (more...)
- October 23, 2017
Officials pegged voter turnout at over 40 percent on Friday. ANO is united with most other Czech parties in completely rejecting the EU's quota system on redistributing refugees. The pro-EU Social Democrats (CSSD) received only 7.7 percent of the votes, according to the exit polls, while the liberal TOP 09 movement, which is considered to be the strongest supporter of the further European integration and euro adoption, even failed to clear the election hurdle as it gained only slightly more ... (more...)
Rani Mukherjee's father Ram Mukherjee passes away at 84
- October 23, 2017
He even launched his daughter Rani Mukherjee in a Bengali film, titled, Biyer Phool . The famous Bengali actor Prosenjit Chatterjee who has been close to the Mukherjee family tweeted, "Really sad to hear Ram Mukherjee passed away". He left behind his wife Krishna, Rani and son Raja. He was most known for helming films like Hum Hindustani (1960), which starred Sunil Dutt, Joy Mukherjee and Asha Parekh in lead roles, and the Dilip Kumar-Vyjayanthimala starrer Leader (1964). (more...)
- October 23, 2017
He even launched his daughter Rani Mukherjee in a Bengali film, titled, Biyer Phool . The famous Bengali actor Prosenjit Chatterjee who has been close to the Mukherjee family tweeted, "Really sad to hear Ram Mukherjee passed away". He left behind his wife Krishna, Rani and son Raja. He was most known for helming films like Hum Hindustani (1960), which starred Sunil Dutt, Joy Mukherjee and Asha Parekh in lead roles, and the Dilip Kumar-Vyjayanthimala starrer Leader (1964). (more...)
US Air Force to Recall Up to 1000 Retired Pilots
- October 23, 2017
In August this year, the Air Force had announced three additional initiatives created to keep pilots in the service and bringing retired pilots back to fill critical-rated positions. The Air Force wants to fill 25 positions for an active-duty tour of one year. The first is an increase in the aviation incentive pay, commonly called flight pay, for both officer and enlisted aviators for the first time since 1999, effective October 1, 2017. (more...)
- October 23, 2017
In August this year, the Air Force had announced three additional initiatives created to keep pilots in the service and bringing retired pilots back to fill critical-rated positions. The Air Force wants to fill 25 positions for an active-duty tour of one year. The first is an increase in the aviation incentive pay, commonly called flight pay, for both officer and enlisted aviators for the first time since 1999, effective October 1, 2017. (more...)
Tillerson: European business deals with Iran are safe
- October 23, 2017
The great effect of this so-called deal is to fool the public, our allies and Congress, and to try to fool President Donald Trump , so that we don't develop any coherent policy concerning the nuclear rise of Iran . Instead, he warned a Trump-weary, Republican-dominated congress that he would terminate the deal if it did not address the JCPOA's "sunset clause", which concludes the deal around 2030, as well as restrictions on Iran's missile programme. (more...)
- October 23, 2017
The great effect of this so-called deal is to fool the public, our allies and Congress, and to try to fool President Donald Trump , so that we don't develop any coherent policy concerning the nuclear rise of Iran . Instead, he warned a Trump-weary, Republican-dominated congress that he would terminate the deal if it did not address the JCPOA's "sunset clause", which concludes the deal around 2030, as well as restrictions on Iran's missile programme. (more...)
Two dead as typhoon Lan's heavy rains & wind hit Japan (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
- October 23, 2017
The typhoon left the Japanese archipelago by about 9am after making landfall in Shizuoka southwest of Tokyo six hours before, the weather agency said. Japan also faces domestic economic challenges, exacerbated by an ageing population. At least 11 people were injured across the nation, NHK said. Toyota Motor Corporation also chose to suspend its operations at the vehicle assembly plants located in the prefectures of Iwate, Miyagi, Gifu, Shizuoka, Aichi, Mie and Fukuoka from Monday morning ... (more...)
- October 23, 2017
The typhoon left the Japanese archipelago by about 9am after making landfall in Shizuoka southwest of Tokyo six hours before, the weather agency said. Japan also faces domestic economic challenges, exacerbated by an ageing population. At least 11 people were injured across the nation, NHK said. Toyota Motor Corporation also chose to suspend its operations at the vehicle assembly plants located in the prefectures of Iwate, Miyagi, Gifu, Shizuoka, Aichi, Mie and Fukuoka from Monday morning ... (more...)
Ex-hostage says Taliban more honest than U.S. army
- October 23, 2017
He pleaded guilty without striking a deal with prosecutors to cap his punishment, so the judge has wide leeway to decide his sentence. Bergdahl was freed from the Taliban in May 2014 in a highly criticized deal in which the Obama administration agreed that the USA would release five Taliban terrorists in exchange . (more...)
- October 23, 2017
He pleaded guilty without striking a deal with prosecutors to cap his punishment, so the judge has wide leeway to decide his sentence. Bergdahl was freed from the Taliban in May 2014 in a highly criticized deal in which the Obama administration agreed that the USA would release five Taliban terrorists in exchange . (more...)
One dead, one missing in oil barge fire and explosion
- October 23, 2017
Bobby Grumbles of the Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots Association says the explosion happened while a tugboat with the barge was pulling in its anchor about 4:30 a.m. A pair of fisherman who witnessed the explosion described the scene. This all coming from the barge that caught fire Friday morning out in the Gulf of Mexico . (more...)
- October 23, 2017
Bobby Grumbles of the Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots Association says the explosion happened while a tugboat with the barge was pulling in its anchor about 4:30 a.m. A pair of fisherman who witnessed the explosion described the scene. This all coming from the barge that caught fire Friday morning out in the Gulf of Mexico . (more...)
Hundreds gather for vigil for Sherin Mathews, hours after unidentified body discovered
- October 23, 2017
The father, Wesley Mathews, was arrested and charged with child endangerment after he told police he left his adopted daughter, Sherin, alone outside their home at 3:00 a.m. The FBI has listed as many as 47 items that were seized from the house in Sunningdale. He told her to stand by a tree approximately 100 feet away from the home, across an alleyway. (more...)
- October 23, 2017
The father, Wesley Mathews, was arrested and charged with child endangerment after he told police he left his adopted daughter, Sherin, alone outside their home at 3:00 a.m. The FBI has listed as many as 47 items that were seized from the house in Sunningdale. He told her to stand by a tree approximately 100 feet away from the home, across an alleyway. (more...)
J&K: Militants Hurl Grenade At NC Leader's House In Pulwama
- October 23, 2017
The security guards also retaliated with firing. In a separate incident, a militant was killed in an encounter by a joint team of the police and army in north Kashmir's Handwara. "You have seen that forces ransacked houses of militants in parts of south Kashmir especially in Tral and Shopian". Earlier, militants had hurled grenades at the houses of ruling PDP MLAs at Real and Zainapora in Shopian district. (more...)
- October 23, 2017
The security guards also retaliated with firing. In a separate incident, a militant was killed in an encounter by a joint team of the police and army in north Kashmir's Handwara. "You have seen that forces ransacked houses of militants in parts of south Kashmir especially in Tral and Shopian". Earlier, militants had hurled grenades at the houses of ruling PDP MLAs at Real and Zainapora in Shopian district. (more...)
Trump on North Korea: 'We're Prepared for Anything'
- October 23, 2017
Gen. H. R. McMaster, to offer his assistance. Told that some in Washington were made nervous by Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's war of words , Carter said , "I'm afraid, too, of a situation". The former president notes in the interview that he and former first lady Rosalynn Carter disagree on the matter. "They wouldn't want anything bad to happen to him - they don't want that on their hands". (more...)
- October 23, 2017
Gen. H. R. McMaster, to offer his assistance. Told that some in Washington were made nervous by Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's war of words , Carter said , "I'm afraid, too, of a situation". The former president notes in the interview that he and former first lady Rosalynn Carter disagree on the matter. "They wouldn't want anything bad to happen to him - they don't want that on their hands". (more...)
A timeline of the Girard Police shooting
- October 23, 2017
Officer Leo was transported to a hospital in Youngstown, where he later died. Police say the officer was just walking up to the door of the home when the suspect opened fire. "An absolute gentleman and someone who the city has been proud of since he's been here with us", Melfi said. "I mean, seeing it on TV, movies, social media, you know, that's one thing, but you don't expect to just look out your window and see one of your own local law enforcement officers just get gunned down for no ... (more...)
- October 23, 2017
Officer Leo was transported to a hospital in Youngstown, where he later died. Police say the officer was just walking up to the door of the home when the suspect opened fire. "An absolute gentleman and someone who the city has been proud of since he's been here with us", Melfi said. "I mean, seeing it on TV, movies, social media, you know, that's one thing, but you don't expect to just look out your window and see one of your own local law enforcement officers just get gunned down for no ... (more...)
India and Bangladesh Will Fight Terrorism, Radicalisation And Extremism, Says Swaraj
- October 23, 2017
EAM said that India has urged for the situation to be handled with restraint, keeping in mind welfare of the people. Without naming the Rohingyas, she said it was clear that "normalcy will be restored only with the return of the displaced persons to Rakhine state". (more...)
- October 23, 2017
EAM said that India has urged for the situation to be handled with restraint, keeping in mind welfare of the people. Without naming the Rohingyas, she said it was clear that "normalcy will be restored only with the return of the displaced persons to Rakhine state". (more...)
Chicago Bears vs. Panthers: Preview, game time and more
- October 22, 2017
That Barth had to kick the ball was a step backward for the Bears, who had gotten to the Panthers' 5-yard line on a 70-yard pass and catch from Trubisky deep to fellow rookie Tarik Cohen. Rivera spent a total of 14 seasons on the sidelines with the Bears, including nine as a player helping the team win Superbowl XX during the 1985 National Football League season. (more...)
- October 22, 2017
That Barth had to kick the ball was a step backward for the Bears, who had gotten to the Panthers' 5-yard line on a 70-yard pass and catch from Trubisky deep to fellow rookie Tarik Cohen. Rivera spent a total of 14 seasons on the sidelines with the Bears, including nine as a player helping the team win Superbowl XX during the 1985 National Football League season. (more...)
Hillary Clinton Didn't Want to Attend Trump's Inauguration
- October 22, 2017
As per tradition, Clinton attended the inauguration with her husband, former President Bill Clinton "to show support [for the] continuity of our government". But after discovering that a lot of them were, she said that "Bill and I looked at each other and said 'well, we gotta go'". "Bill and I looked at each other and said, 'Well, we gotta go, '" Clinton said. (more...)
- October 22, 2017
As per tradition, Clinton attended the inauguration with her husband, former President Bill Clinton "to show support [for the] continuity of our government". But after discovering that a lot of them were, she said that "Bill and I looked at each other and said 'well, we gotta go'". "Bill and I looked at each other and said, 'Well, we gotta go, '" Clinton said. (more...)
Vijay Bahuguna seconds PM Modi's 'Kedarnath' claim
- October 22, 2017
Though I had no right to encroach upon another state, I couldn't stop myself and I requested the then ( Congress ) government in Uttarakhand to give Gujarat the responsibility of rebuilding Kedarnath. Asking people to make Uttarakhand a favourite destination for tourists, he said the State should aspire to become an organic one by 2022, when India marks 75 years of Independence. (more...)
- October 22, 2017
Though I had no right to encroach upon another state, I couldn't stop myself and I requested the then ( Congress ) government in Uttarakhand to give Gujarat the responsibility of rebuilding Kedarnath. Asking people to make Uttarakhand a favourite destination for tourists, he said the State should aspire to become an organic one by 2022, when India marks 75 years of Independence. (more...)
Everton v Arsenal Preview, Line-up and Score Prediction
- October 22, 2017
Arsene Wenger has indicated that the Arsenal side that will face Everton on Sunday (22 October) will have most of the players that did not travel to Serbia for their 1-0 win over Red Star Belgrade on Thursday. "Alexis, Koscielny and Ramsey will be alright", Wenger said in his pre-match press conference. Arsenal have lost three of their opening eight Premier League games, while the Toffees, who sit 16th, have just two wins this season. (more...)
- October 22, 2017
Arsene Wenger has indicated that the Arsenal side that will face Everton on Sunday (22 October) will have most of the players that did not travel to Serbia for their 1-0 win over Red Star Belgrade on Thursday. "Alexis, Koscielny and Ramsey will be alright", Wenger said in his pre-match press conference. Arsenal have lost three of their opening eight Premier League games, while the Toffees, who sit 16th, have just two wins this season. (more...)
Putin Hails King Salman's 'Historic' Visit to Russian Federation
- October 22, 2017
Giulietto Chiesa said that the Russian President's remarks made at the Valdai Discussion Club session showed Putin's concern about the issues related to nuclear disarmament. Putin also criticized the USA and its allies for missing a chance to build a safer and more stable world after the Cold War and engaging in what he described a "policy based on arrogance, egoism and claims of exclusivity". (more...)
- October 22, 2017
Giulietto Chiesa said that the Russian President's remarks made at the Valdai Discussion Club session showed Putin's concern about the issues related to nuclear disarmament. Putin also criticized the USA and its allies for missing a chance to build a safer and more stable world after the Cold War and engaging in what he described a "policy based on arrogance, egoism and claims of exclusivity". (more...)
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