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Explosion reported near Times Square: New York police responding
- December 11, 2017
New York City's official emergency notification channel reported police activity at Port Authority , a massive transit hub in Midtown Manhattan , on Monday morning. One person is in custody, according to two NYPD sources with direct knowledge of the situation. The incident is about a block away from the New York Times building and near Times Square. (more...)
- December 11, 2017
New York City's official emergency notification channel reported police activity at Port Authority , a massive transit hub in Midtown Manhattan , on Monday morning. One person is in custody, according to two NYPD sources with direct knowledge of the situation. The incident is about a block away from the New York Times building and near Times Square. (more...)
Addio Lando Fiorini simbolo della canzone Romana
- December 11, 2017
Oggi i funerali , scrive su Facebook il figlio Francesco Saverio nella Chiesa di Santa Maria in Trastevere . Prima di arrivare alla musica e di cominciare una carriera lunga cinquant'anni Lando, al secolo Leopoldo, fece i mestieri più disparati barbiere, riparatore di biciclette, facchino ai Mercati Generali . (more...)
- December 11, 2017
Oggi i funerali , scrive su Facebook il figlio Francesco Saverio nella Chiesa di Santa Maria in Trastevere . Prima di arrivare alla musica e di cominciare una carriera lunga cinquant'anni Lando, al secolo Leopoldo, fece i mestieri più disparati barbiere, riparatore di biciclette, facchino ai Mercati Generali . (more...)
House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy forecasts tax vote next week
- December 11, 2017
They include assurances that federal Medicare payments will not be cut and that Republicans will support two separate health care bills aimed at reducing premium costs. The decision comes after the senator's comment that she might change her vote. But last week The Hill newspaper reported that House Speaker Paul Ryan told his staff that he wasn't part of the deal that Collins brokered with Senate leaders. (more...)
- December 11, 2017
They include assurances that federal Medicare payments will not be cut and that Republicans will support two separate health care bills aimed at reducing premium costs. The decision comes after the senator's comment that she might change her vote. But last week The Hill newspaper reported that House Speaker Paul Ryan told his staff that he wasn't part of the deal that Collins brokered with Senate leaders. (more...)
US Move On Jerusalem Will 'Move The Ball Forward' - UN Ambassador
- December 11, 2017
Violence flared near the U.S. embassy in Lebanon and elsewhere yesterday. '(Jerusalem) could be the capital of Israel and a future Palestinian state but that has to be negotiated between the two parties, ' said Belgian Foreign Minister Didier Reynders. (more...)
- December 11, 2017
Violence flared near the U.S. embassy in Lebanon and elsewhere yesterday. '(Jerusalem) could be the capital of Israel and a future Palestinian state but that has to be negotiated between the two parties, ' said Belgian Foreign Minister Didier Reynders. (more...)
Teenage Indian Athlete Drowns in Adelaide
- December 11, 2017
She was part of the Indian contingent which travelled to Australia for the Pacific School Games that concluded on Saturday. They added in the statement: "Four teenage girls (all Indian nationals) were rescued by local surf lifesavers and taken to hospital, however one girl was unable to be located". (more...)
- December 11, 2017
She was part of the Indian contingent which travelled to Australia for the Pacific School Games that concluded on Saturday. They added in the statement: "Four teenage girls (all Indian nationals) were rescued by local surf lifesavers and taken to hospital, however one girl was unable to be located". (more...)
French tourists attacked in UP, third incident in 1.5 months
- December 11, 2017
Three persons were arrested for allegedly assaulting a group of tourists, which included French nationals as well as a Varanasi family, in Ahraura police station area of Mirzapur on Sunday afternoon. Police said the French nationals were not attacked. All of them were associated with a social organisation. On Saturday, they visited a natural waterfall in Lekhania Dari under Ahraura police station in Mirzapur along with an Indian friend. (more...)
- December 11, 2017
Three persons were arrested for allegedly assaulting a group of tourists, which included French nationals as well as a Varanasi family, in Ahraura police station area of Mirzapur on Sunday afternoon. Police said the French nationals were not attacked. All of them were associated with a social organisation. On Saturday, they visited a natural waterfall in Lekhania Dari under Ahraura police station in Mirzapur along with an Indian friend. (more...)
Barcelona star disagrees with Cristiano Ronaldo's comments about being the best
- December 11, 2017
In an interview with France football , the Los Blancos star said "No other player has won as many individual trophies as me". "I think the derby is always a different type of game, it's always a special game", he added. Pele would have won seven golden balls in the alternative rankings, making him the most decorated player of all time. "Then, little by little, thanks to those close to me, I told myself that in life there is a beginning and an end. (more...)
- December 11, 2017
In an interview with France football , the Los Blancos star said "No other player has won as many individual trophies as me". "I think the derby is always a different type of game, it's always a special game", he added. Pele would have won seven golden balls in the alternative rankings, making him the most decorated player of all time. "Then, little by little, thanks to those close to me, I told myself that in life there is a beginning and an end. (more...)
Courtois denies delaying Chelsea deal because of Real Madrid move
- December 11, 2017
Courtois has just 18 months left on his Chelsea contract, and he recently chose to postpone talks on an extension until the end of the season. The Belgium worldwide spent three years at Real's cross-town rivals Atletico Madrid on loan between 2011 and 2014 and has his two kids now being raised there. (more...)
- December 11, 2017
Courtois has just 18 months left on his Chelsea contract, and he recently chose to postpone talks on an extension until the end of the season. The Belgium worldwide spent three years at Real's cross-town rivals Atletico Madrid on loan between 2011 and 2014 and has his two kids now being raised there. (more...)
Hyderabad student shot at in Chicago after parking lot argument
- December 11, 2017
Mohammed Akbar, 30, is now pursuing his masters in computer systems networking and telecommunications at DeVry University in IL while his family resides in Uppal in Hyderabad . The nature of the incident is not yet known and if it is a hate crime incident in US. The locals rushed him to the hospital after the incident took place and an investigation is on. (more...)
- December 11, 2017
Mohammed Akbar, 30, is now pursuing his masters in computer systems networking and telecommunications at DeVry University in IL while his family resides in Uppal in Hyderabad . The nature of the incident is not yet known and if it is a hate crime incident in US. The locals rushed him to the hospital after the incident took place and an investigation is on. (more...)
Putin orders withdrawal of Russian troops on surprise Syria visit
- December 11, 2017
Putin was welcomed at the base by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, among other officials. Putin, who was welcomed by Syrian President Bashar al- Assad, said the troops had helped the Syrian army crush the "most battle-ready group of global terrorists", apparently referring to the Islamic State group. (more...)
- December 11, 2017
Putin was welcomed at the base by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, among other officials. Putin, who was welcomed by Syrian President Bashar al- Assad, said the troops had helped the Syrian army crush the "most battle-ready group of global terrorists", apparently referring to the Islamic State group. (more...)
Israeli security guard injured in Palestinian knife attack in Jerusalem
- December 11, 2017
As NPR's Daniel Estrin has reported , "Palestinians protested throughout the West Bank and Gaza Strip". When asked about discontent across the region over Trump's decision, including harsh criticism from Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, Netanyahu said he would not be given morality lectures by the Turkish leader. (more...)
- December 11, 2017
As NPR's Daniel Estrin has reported , "Palestinians protested throughout the West Bank and Gaza Strip". When asked about discontent across the region over Trump's decision, including harsh criticism from Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, Netanyahu said he would not be given morality lectures by the Turkish leader. (more...)
Sushma holds trilateral meet with Chinese, Russian Foreign Ministers
- December 11, 2017
President Ram Nath Kovind called on Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here, on Monday. The road was being built by China in an area also claimed by Bhutan, news agency PTI reported. Yang along National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval are the designated special representatives for the border talks later this month. (more...)
- December 11, 2017
President Ram Nath Kovind called on Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here, on Monday. The road was being built by China in an area also claimed by Bhutan, news agency PTI reported. Yang along National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval are the designated special representatives for the border talks later this month. (more...)
Japan, US, South Korea to Practice Missile Tracking
- December 11, 2017
Each country deployed Aegis destroyers and will conduct computer simulated training drills to detect and track ballistic missiles fired from the North. South Korea's government says the sanctions on 20 North Korean groups and 12 individuals took effect from Monday. The article warned US President Donald Trump that any attempt at a sea blockade, "will be followed by immediate and merciless countera-ction for self-defence from the North Korea". (more...)
- December 11, 2017
Each country deployed Aegis destroyers and will conduct computer simulated training drills to detect and track ballistic missiles fired from the North. South Korea's government says the sanctions on 20 North Korean groups and 12 individuals took effect from Monday. The article warned US President Donald Trump that any attempt at a sea blockade, "will be followed by immediate and merciless countera-ction for self-defence from the North Korea". (more...)
Netanyahu Fires Back At Turkish President Who Called Israel 'Terrorist State'
- December 11, 2017
The resolution charged the U.S. President for jeopardizing global peace and security with such a move. The Jerusalem stabbing appears to be the first since Trump's announcement of his decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, according to the Associated Press . (more...)
- December 11, 2017
The resolution charged the U.S. President for jeopardizing global peace and security with such a move. The Jerusalem stabbing appears to be the first since Trump's announcement of his decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, according to the Associated Press . (more...)
The State Department still won't recognize Jerusalem as a place that exists
- December 11, 2017
The United States has become the first country in the world to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel following Trump's decision. The meeting comes days after President Donald Trump broke with decades of US policy by recognizing Jerusalem as Israeli's capital and setting in motion the process of moving the American embassy from Tel Aviv to the ancient holy city. (more...)
- December 11, 2017
The United States has become the first country in the world to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel following Trump's decision. The meeting comes days after President Donald Trump broke with decades of US policy by recognizing Jerusalem as Israeli's capital and setting in motion the process of moving the American embassy from Tel Aviv to the ancient holy city. (more...)
Storm Caroline to deliver gales, snow and ice to Eire
- December 11, 2017
A weather warning issued for Sunday has been upgraded to amber which means an increased likelihood of bad weather. Up to 20cm of snow was forecast on Friday and Saturday in parts of Northern Ireland , northern Scotland and North Wales, and even parts of the northwest Midlands. (more...)
- December 11, 2017
A weather warning issued for Sunday has been upgraded to amber which means an increased likelihood of bad weather. Up to 20cm of snow was forecast on Friday and Saturday in parts of Northern Ireland , northern Scotland and North Wales, and even parts of the northwest Midlands. (more...)
Lake-effect snow season ramps up over Great Lakes
- December 11, 2017
Most areas won't have heavy snow, but will have roads covered with an inch or two of snow by Monday evening's commute. Up to a foot of snow is expected for Jefferson, Oswego, and Lewis counties , with the highest amounts - 15 inches or more - falling over the Tug Hill Plateau. (more...)
- December 11, 2017
Most areas won't have heavy snow, but will have roads covered with an inch or two of snow by Monday evening's commute. Up to a foot of snow is expected for Jefferson, Oswego, and Lewis counties , with the highest amounts - 15 inches or more - falling over the Tug Hill Plateau. (more...)
South Korea, Japan, US start joint missile detection exercises
- December 11, 2017
Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) revealed the two-day combined military exercise brought together destroyer ships off South Korea and Japan , supported by computer simulations. A South Korean official said that the new sanction, which will start on Monday, will come under worldwide pressure on the isolated North Korean regime that threatens the world with weapons of mass destruction. (more...)
- December 11, 2017
Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) revealed the two-day combined military exercise brought together destroyer ships off South Korea and Japan , supported by computer simulations. A South Korean official said that the new sanction, which will start on Monday, will come under worldwide pressure on the isolated North Korean regime that threatens the world with weapons of mass destruction. (more...)
Woman Burns Down Cincinnati, Ohio, Home Trying To Kill Bedbugs
- December 11, 2017
The unidentified Cincinnati woman was dousing the infestation with the highly flammable liquid near an open flame Friday when she inadvertently sparked the conflagration, officials said. The American Red Cross is providing temporary accomodation, clothing and meals for those affected until a more permanent solution can be found. A GoFundMe has been set up to help with costs relating to the fire. (more...)
- December 11, 2017
The unidentified Cincinnati woman was dousing the infestation with the highly flammable liquid near an open flame Friday when she inadvertently sparked the conflagration, officials said. The American Red Cross is providing temporary accomodation, clothing and meals for those affected until a more permanent solution can be found. A GoFundMe has been set up to help with costs relating to the fire. (more...)
Thomas Fire bursts into Santa Barbara County Sunday, exploding to 230000 acres
- December 11, 2017
The decline in air quality is largely driven by an increase in fine particulate matter and rising levels of large particulate matter - mainly ash - carried from the fire by upper level winds. "When you look out the window, you can see it from the top of the ridge". While smaller fires had plagued areas closer to Los Angeles last week, Esseling described the Thomas fire as "the granddaddy of them all". (more...)
- December 11, 2017
The decline in air quality is largely driven by an increase in fine particulate matter and rising levels of large particulate matter - mainly ash - carried from the fire by upper level winds. "When you look out the window, you can see it from the top of the ridge". While smaller fires had plagued areas closer to Los Angeles last week, Esseling described the Thomas fire as "the granddaddy of them all". (more...)
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