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Spain drops European arrest warrant for deposed Catalan leader
- December 05, 2017
But judge Pablo Llarena said in his decision on Monday that it remains to be seen if Mr Junqueras' pledge to abide by Spanish law is "truthful and real". In the hope of being freed, Junqueras and the other jailed politicians pledged last week to give up on efforts to seek unilateral independence for the wealthy northeastern region. (more...)
- December 05, 2017
But judge Pablo Llarena said in his decision on Monday that it remains to be seen if Mr Junqueras' pledge to abide by Spanish law is "truthful and real". In the hope of being freed, Junqueras and the other jailed politicians pledged last week to give up on efforts to seek unilateral independence for the wealthy northeastern region. (more...)
Investigation under way as four members of family killed in Wexford crash
- December 05, 2017
The collision happened at Begern, around two to three miles from Ballinaboule, at around 6.30pm. Part of the N25 Waterford/Wexford Road is closed and motorists are advised to avoid the area. Emergency services cut open the auto to free them but they were all pronounced dead at the scene. The road has been closed to allow for a Forensic Collision examination, and will remain closed until at least lunchtime. (more...)
- December 05, 2017
The collision happened at Begern, around two to three miles from Ballinaboule, at around 6.30pm. Part of the N25 Waterford/Wexford Road is closed and motorists are advised to avoid the area. Emergency services cut open the auto to free them but they were all pronounced dead at the scene. The road has been closed to allow for a Forensic Collision examination, and will remain closed until at least lunchtime. (more...)
IHC dismisses Nawaz Sharif's plea to club corruption references
- December 05, 2017
Sharif's sons have failed to appear in the court despite repeated summons which prompted the court to separate their case. After Nawaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz were granted exemption, Captain (retd.) Safdar also approached the court for the objective. (more...)
- December 05, 2017
Sharif's sons have failed to appear in the court despite repeated summons which prompted the court to separate their case. After Nawaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz were granted exemption, Captain (retd.) Safdar also approached the court for the objective. (more...)
Russian Ministry of Justice Declares 9 Media Outlets 'Foreign Agents'
- December 05, 2017
Today the State Duma Committee on control and regulations unanimously supported the draft of the resolution on the ban of visit of the lower house of the Russian parliament by journalists of the American media recognized as foreign agents. The latest move, which is likely to further sour already battered U.S. -Russia relations, was widely trailed. The list also includes the Kavkaz.Realii, Krym Realii and Sibir Realii websites, the Current Time TV channel - a joint project of Voice of ... (more...)
- December 05, 2017
Today the State Duma Committee on control and regulations unanimously supported the draft of the resolution on the ban of visit of the lower house of the Russian parliament by journalists of the American media recognized as foreign agents. The latest move, which is likely to further sour already battered U.S. -Russia relations, was widely trailed. The list also includes the Kavkaz.Realii, Krym Realii and Sibir Realii websites, the Current Time TV channel - a joint project of Voice of ... (more...)
Local truckers raise concerns about electronic logs mandate
- December 05, 2017
The devices would log truckers' daily driving hours. These devices will force truckers to take a 10 hour break before driving again. "Drivers transporting livestock have a moral obligation to care for the animals they're hauling". It's bad for the economy overall", trucking advocate Matthew Kane said. "I always said I would never quit, but this could retire me", Reynolds said. (more...)
- December 05, 2017
The devices would log truckers' daily driving hours. These devices will force truckers to take a 10 hour break before driving again. "Drivers transporting livestock have a moral obligation to care for the animals they're hauling". It's bad for the economy overall", trucking advocate Matthew Kane said. "I always said I would never quit, but this could retire me", Reynolds said. (more...)
Say it ain't snow: Wind advisory issued, flurries expected in North Iowa
- December 05, 2017
Temperatures first thing in the morning should be in the upper 40s to near 50 degrees (9-10 degrees Celsius), and drop into the low to mid 30s (0 to 1 degree Celsius) with wind chills in the low to mid 20s (-5 degrees Celsius) by late afternoon. (more...)
- December 05, 2017
Temperatures first thing in the morning should be in the upper 40s to near 50 degrees (9-10 degrees Celsius), and drop into the low to mid 30s (0 to 1 degree Celsius) with wind chills in the low to mid 20s (-5 degrees Celsius) by late afternoon. (more...)
Sunil Gulati will not seek re-election as US Soccer president
- December 05, 2017
Gulati acknowledged he likely would have run for re-election had the US qualified for Russian Federation. Primer: Here's how U.S. Soccer's presidential election works . Soccer presidency was only one of them. Gulati would have been consumed with a re-election campaign, taking time away from his work as chairman of the United Bid Committee, which is seeking to gain the 2026 World Cup hosting rights for the USA, Canada and Mexico. (more...)
- December 05, 2017
Gulati acknowledged he likely would have run for re-election had the US qualified for Russian Federation. Primer: Here's how U.S. Soccer's presidential election works . Soccer presidency was only one of them. Gulati would have been consumed with a re-election campaign, taking time away from his work as chairman of the United Bid Committee, which is seeking to gain the 2026 World Cup hosting rights for the USA, Canada and Mexico. (more...)
Tim Hardaway's injury might be worse than first thought
- December 05, 2017
Beasley stepped up early for NY, scoring seven points in the opening quarter, but the Magic used a 20-4 run to take control. Fournier again connected on two free throws, this time with 13 seconds left. The contest was the opener of a six-game homestand for the Pacers, who snapped a two-game losing streak. "At this point, we're trying to get as many wins as we can to hang in there with this tough stretch of our schedule", Magic Coach Frank Vogel said. (more...)
- December 05, 2017
Beasley stepped up early for NY, scoring seven points in the opening quarter, but the Magic used a 20-4 run to take control. Fournier again connected on two free throws, this time with 13 seconds left. The contest was the opener of a six-game homestand for the Pacers, who snapped a two-game losing streak. "At this point, we're trying to get as many wins as we can to hang in there with this tough stretch of our schedule", Magic Coach Frank Vogel said. (more...)
ABC suspends journalist over inaccurate Flynn reporting
- December 05, 2017
Trump directly. The next morning, he ramped up his language, tweeting that "people who lost money when the stock market went down 350 points" after Ross' reporting "should consider hiring a lawyer and suing ABC ". "The thing that compounded our mistake is that not only did we make a mistake, if we had then corrected ourselves right away, again - we wouldn't be in this position". (more...)
- December 05, 2017
Trump directly. The next morning, he ramped up his language, tweeting that "people who lost money when the stock market went down 350 points" after Ross' reporting "should consider hiring a lawyer and suing ABC ". "The thing that compounded our mistake is that not only did we make a mistake, if we had then corrected ourselves right away, again - we wouldn't be in this position". (more...)
United Nations political chief Feltman to visit N. Korea
- December 05, 2017
The spokesman said that Feltman's trip was in response to an invitation extended by the North during the UN General Assembly in September, adding the visit was fixed late last week. Russian lawmaker Vitaly Pashin, who recently visited Pyongyang, said Monday that North Korean officials are ready for one-on-one or multiparty talks now that they've become a nuclear power capable of striking the USA mainland. (more...)
- December 05, 2017
The spokesman said that Feltman's trip was in response to an invitation extended by the North during the UN General Assembly in September, adding the visit was fixed late last week. Russian lawmaker Vitaly Pashin, who recently visited Pyongyang, said Monday that North Korean officials are ready for one-on-one or multiparty talks now that they've become a nuclear power capable of striking the USA mainland. (more...)
San Marcos Police Officer Fatally Shot Serving Warrant, Suspect in Custody
- December 05, 2017
The charge was for a violent crime, but Stapp did not provide the exact charge or the name of the shooting suspect. Copeland and other officers went about 2:20 p.m.to a home in El Camino Real, near Old Bastrop Road and Guadalupe Street, to serve the warrant, Stapp said. (more...)
- December 05, 2017
The charge was for a violent crime, but Stapp did not provide the exact charge or the name of the shooting suspect. Copeland and other officers went about 2:20 p.m.to a home in El Camino Real, near Old Bastrop Road and Guadalupe Street, to serve the warrant, Stapp said. (more...)
Manafort Broke Gag Order, Ghost Wrote Op-Ed With Kremlin Connected Colleague
- December 05, 2017
Special counsel Robert Mueller's team told the court that Manafort's lawyers said they would stop the piece from being published after the government alerted them to the situation on November 30. "Because Manafort has now taken actions that reflect an intention to violate or circumvent the Court's existing Orders, at a time one would expect particularly scrupulous adherence, the government submits that the proposed bail package is insufficient reasonably to assure his appearance as ... (more...)
- December 05, 2017
Special counsel Robert Mueller's team told the court that Manafort's lawyers said they would stop the piece from being published after the government alerted them to the situation on November 30. "Because Manafort has now taken actions that reflect an intention to violate or circumvent the Court's existing Orders, at a time one would expect particularly scrupulous adherence, the government submits that the proposed bail package is insufficient reasonably to assure his appearance as ... (more...)
McConnell: Tax bill won't add to nation's debt woes
- December 05, 2017
Bob Corker of Tennessee was the only Republican to vote against the bill, citing deficit concerns. The bill would lower tax rates for individuals through 2025 and permanently cut the corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 20 percent. On the individual side of the tax code, the top tax rate paid by the highest-income earners would be cut slightly. The Tax Policy Center, a nonpartisan think tank, analyzed an earlier but broadly similar version of the bill passed by the Senate tax committee ... (more...)
- December 05, 2017
Bob Corker of Tennessee was the only Republican to vote against the bill, citing deficit concerns. The bill would lower tax rates for individuals through 2025 and permanently cut the corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 20 percent. On the individual side of the tax code, the top tax rate paid by the highest-income earners would be cut slightly. The Tax Policy Center, a nonpartisan think tank, analyzed an earlier but broadly similar version of the bill passed by the Senate tax committee ... (more...)
California state lawmaker accused of sexual harassment
- December 05, 2017
Lopez was joined Monday by Jessica Yas Barker, who worked under Dababneh during his stint as district chief of staff for Rep. Brad Sherman, D-Sherman Oaks, in 2009-10. Dababneh's office said it would have a statement soon, and referred questions to an attorney. Barker additionally said that she has no motivation to think Sherman knew about Dababneh's conduct ― he was "dependably on his best conduct before the congressman", she said. (more...)
- December 05, 2017
Lopez was joined Monday by Jessica Yas Barker, who worked under Dababneh during his stint as district chief of staff for Rep. Brad Sherman, D-Sherman Oaks, in 2009-10. Dababneh's office said it would have a statement soon, and referred questions to an attorney. Barker additionally said that she has no motivation to think Sherman knew about Dababneh's conduct ― he was "dependably on his best conduct before the congressman", she said. (more...)
Department store reverses Salvation Army ban -- Ring those bells!
- December 05, 2017
Around 200 children in Brighouse will wake up to Christmas presents this year thanks to the Salvation Army's toy appeal. "When our customers speak, we listen", a company spokesman told the Todd Starnes Radio Show. If the local chapter can't catch up, it's possible they may be forced to turn families away. George is hopeful red kettle donations will pick up between now and Christmas to help them meet the need. (more...)
- December 05, 2017
Around 200 children in Brighouse will wake up to Christmas presents this year thanks to the Salvation Army's toy appeal. "When our customers speak, we listen", a company spokesman told the Todd Starnes Radio Show. If the local chapter can't catch up, it's possible they may be forced to turn families away. George is hopeful red kettle donations will pick up between now and Christmas to help them meet the need. (more...)
Venezuela Introducing Cryptocurrency Supported by Diamonds, Gold, Gas, and Oil
- December 05, 2017
On Sunday, the President of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro , made an announcement regarding the introduction of oil reserves-backed "petro" for reviving the collapsed economy. The announcement came as a surprise to some of the followers of cryptocurrencies, as conventional cryptocurrencies are not backed by governments or central banks. (more...)
- December 05, 2017
On Sunday, the President of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro , made an announcement regarding the introduction of oil reserves-backed "petro" for reviving the collapsed economy. The announcement came as a surprise to some of the followers of cryptocurrencies, as conventional cryptocurrencies are not backed by governments or central banks. (more...)
Cyclone Ockhi: 600 fishermen rescued, 19 reported dead
- December 05, 2017
Surendran said that the joint rescue operations were going on "and as of now 85 more of the fishermen have to be traced and it has been made a decision to include the local fishing populace" in the effort. "There will not be any dilution of operations", she said. Even during the tsunami the government machinery did not act like this. Vijayan later left the place along with Tourism Minister Kadakampally Surendran. (more...)
- December 05, 2017
Surendran said that the joint rescue operations were going on "and as of now 85 more of the fishermen have to be traced and it has been made a decision to include the local fishing populace" in the effort. "There will not be any dilution of operations", she said. Even during the tsunami the government machinery did not act like this. Vijayan later left the place along with Tourism Minister Kadakampally Surendran. (more...)
High wind warning issued for Santa Clarita Valley
- December 05, 2017
A warning from the National Weather Service also warnedSanta Clarita Valley residents about decorations for what many consider the most wonderful time of the year. These will be the strongest desert winds so far this season, the NWS predicted, and Santa Anas may bedevil the Southland through Saturday. Winds will die down somewhat for Wednesday and Thursday, but intermittent strong gusts will still be possible. (more...)
- December 05, 2017
A warning from the National Weather Service also warnedSanta Clarita Valley residents about decorations for what many consider the most wonderful time of the year. These will be the strongest desert winds so far this season, the NWS predicted, and Santa Anas may bedevil the Southland through Saturday. Winds will die down somewhat for Wednesday and Thursday, but intermittent strong gusts will still be possible. (more...)
Portugal, Spain favourites but Santos wary of Morocco and Iran
- December 05, 2017
Interesting stat: Germany/West Germany have never failed to make it out of the first Group stage at a World Cup . Argentine legend Diego Maradona draws England into Group G during the 2018 Fifa World Cup draw in Moscow. Nigeria's Super Eagles have to negotiate their way through a tough pairing with Argentina, Croatia and Iceland in Group D . "We've got to be prepared for every game", said Southgate, and England could in theory find themselves on a collision course with Germany ... (more...)
- December 05, 2017
Interesting stat: Germany/West Germany have never failed to make it out of the first Group stage at a World Cup . Argentine legend Diego Maradona draws England into Group G during the 2018 Fifa World Cup draw in Moscow. Nigeria's Super Eagles have to negotiate their way through a tough pairing with Argentina, Croatia and Iceland in Group D . "We've got to be prepared for every game", said Southgate, and England could in theory find themselves on a collision course with Germany ... (more...)
New Jersey Taking Sports Betting Case to Supreme Court
- December 05, 2017
The high court is weighing On Dec. 4, whether a federal law that prevents states from authorizing sports betting is constitutional. Silver has now said that regardless of how the Supreme Court rules in the case, he is keen for the government to look at new regulation for gambling in the US. (more...)
- December 05, 2017
The high court is weighing On Dec. 4, whether a federal law that prevents states from authorizing sports betting is constitutional. Silver has now said that regardless of how the Supreme Court rules in the case, he is keen for the government to look at new regulation for gambling in the US. (more...)
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