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Mansfield DAR lays wreaths for fallen veterans
- December 19, 2017
Ceremonies for Wreaths Across America - in which wreaths are placed in honor of veterans - were held at the City Cemetery and Meadowlawn Memorial Park, with local and state leaders in attendance at each. Ashley now has a total of six of these new trailers, all of which will run year-round out of each of their manufacturing and distribution facilities. (more...)
- December 19, 2017
Ceremonies for Wreaths Across America - in which wreaths are placed in honor of veterans - were held at the City Cemetery and Meadowlawn Memorial Park, with local and state leaders in attendance at each. Ashley now has a total of six of these new trailers, all of which will run year-round out of each of their manufacturing and distribution facilities. (more...)
Oh baby! Check out the top newborn names
- December 19, 2017
In total 25,384 boys and 23,935 girls were registered with National Records of Scotland and out of those 3314 different first names were chosen for boys and 4221 different names for girls. Parents chose 3,314 different first forenames for boys and 4,221 different first forenames for girls. Go figure. That durable Hollywood moniker Liam (Neeson, McIntyre) has dropped to second place this year after being in first place for boys for five years. (more...)
- December 19, 2017
In total 25,384 boys and 23,935 girls were registered with National Records of Scotland and out of those 3314 different first names were chosen for boys and 4221 different names for girls. Parents chose 3,314 different first forenames for boys and 4,221 different first forenames for girls. Go figure. That durable Hollywood moniker Liam (Neeson, McIntyre) has dropped to second place this year after being in first place for boys for five years. (more...)
Netanyahu: 'Thank you, Ambassador Haley' for USA veto at UN
- December 19, 2017
US President Donald Trump's statement that unilaterally recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel is a violation of worldwide law, a Gadjah Mada University (UGM) scholar has said. "It'll appear to be a diplomatic victory for the Palestinian Authority and those nations that oppose Trump's decision", said CBN News Middle East Bureau Chief Chris Mitchell. (more...)
- December 19, 2017
US President Donald Trump's statement that unilaterally recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel is a violation of worldwide law, a Gadjah Mada University (UGM) scholar has said. "It'll appear to be a diplomatic victory for the Palestinian Authority and those nations that oppose Trump's decision", said CBN News Middle East Bureau Chief Chris Mitchell. (more...)
TIGER ZINDA HAI won't be able to break this box-office record?
- December 19, 2017
Penned by Irshad Kamil, the track's music has been composed by the duo Vishal and Shekhar. "22nd December. #TigerZindaHai", action star Salman Khan tweeted as he shared the link of the song. Sung by Sukhwinder Singh, Zinda Hai also includes rap contributions by our desi rapper Raftaar. An espionage drama, the film's protagonists - Tiger and Zoya - travel to different countries, fighting against the odds to fulfil their life-threatening mission. (more...)
- December 19, 2017
Penned by Irshad Kamil, the track's music has been composed by the duo Vishal and Shekhar. "22nd December. #TigerZindaHai", action star Salman Khan tweeted as he shared the link of the song. Sung by Sukhwinder Singh, Zinda Hai also includes rap contributions by our desi rapper Raftaar. An espionage drama, the film's protagonists - Tiger and Zoya - travel to different countries, fighting against the odds to fulfil their life-threatening mission. (more...)
Fossil shows that life existed 3.5 billion years ago
- December 19, 2017
Researchers described 11 different types of microbe from the rock, including some from lineages that are long-extinct and others similar to species still seen today. A microfossil - a part of the group of oldest fossils every discovered. "Each microfossil is about 10 micrometres wide; eight of them could fit along the width of a human hair". (more...)
- December 19, 2017
Researchers described 11 different types of microbe from the rock, including some from lineages that are long-extinct and others similar to species still seen today. A microfossil - a part of the group of oldest fossils every discovered. "Each microfossil is about 10 micrometres wide; eight of them could fit along the width of a human hair". (more...)
Delhi Metro set to inaugurate Magenta Line on December 25
- December 19, 2017
The new line will make it easier and faster for Noida residents to travel to south Delhi. The Kalkaji Mandir is the only underground station of the nine on the Magenta line. The DMRC is also thinking of employing Unattended Train Operations-enabled trains to ply on the new route. The action plan includes running six-coach trains on the line, with fully functional and automated platform screen doors similar to the Jubilee line of the London tube. (more...)
- December 19, 2017
The new line will make it easier and faster for Noida residents to travel to south Delhi. The Kalkaji Mandir is the only underground station of the nine on the Magenta line. The DMRC is also thinking of employing Unattended Train Operations-enabled trains to ply on the new route. The action plan includes running six-coach trains on the line, with fully functional and automated platform screen doors similar to the Jubilee line of the London tube. (more...)
United States Vetoes UN Resolution on Yerushalayim
- December 19, 2017
Nabil Abu Rdeneh, an adviser to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, called the USA veto a "provocation" that he said "will not help in creating peace in the region". It is also the first time the USA has used its veto right in nearly seven years. "On Hanukkah, you spoke like a Maccabi", he said. Not to come to the Security Council or to the General Assembly, it's a waste of time. (more...)
- December 19, 2017
Nabil Abu Rdeneh, an adviser to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, called the USA veto a "provocation" that he said "will not help in creating peace in the region". It is also the first time the USA has used its veto right in nearly seven years. "On Hanukkah, you spoke like a Maccabi", he said. Not to come to the Security Council or to the General Assembly, it's a waste of time. (more...)
Train derails onto interstate in Washington state, injuries reported
- December 19, 2017
One vehicle and a locomotive fell onto the northbound lanes of Interstate 5, closing the highway for the foreseeable future. Some southbound traffic being allowed through JBLM. The train was making its first trip on a new route from Seattle in 6:00 a.m.to Portland about 3 hours later, the Associated Press said. "All the systems are in place for that really bad day, hoping again that it never happens, but hope isn't a strategy that we can rely on in our business, so we're prepared". (more...)
- December 19, 2017
One vehicle and a locomotive fell onto the northbound lanes of Interstate 5, closing the highway for the foreseeable future. Some southbound traffic being allowed through JBLM. The train was making its first trip on a new route from Seattle in 6:00 a.m.to Portland about 3 hours later, the Associated Press said. "All the systems are in place for that really bad day, hoping again that it never happens, but hope isn't a strategy that we can rely on in our business, so we're prepared". (more...)
Nicki Minaj blasted as 'racist' for calling out whitewashing of hip-hop
- December 19, 2017
Ya'll can never wait to ride the queen d-. Although both the posts have been taken down, social media is now buzzing over Minaj's controversial remarks. "It was that much of a rebellious music". There was enough discussion for Nicki to clarify her views with a number of edits to her post. "Be mad at this too", she wrote in the clip's caption, adding later, "Whenever a black woman speaks on ANYTHING she's labeled as 'mad, ' 'angry, ' 'bitter.' I'm on 4 songs on the Billboard Hot 100. (more...)
- December 19, 2017
Ya'll can never wait to ride the queen d-. Although both the posts have been taken down, social media is now buzzing over Minaj's controversial remarks. "It was that much of a rebellious music". There was enough discussion for Nicki to clarify her views with a number of edits to her post. "Be mad at this too", she wrote in the clip's caption, adding later, "Whenever a black woman speaks on ANYTHING she's labeled as 'mad, ' 'angry, ' 'bitter.' I'm on 4 songs on the Billboard Hot 100. (more...)
Saudi Arabia says no casualties reported after missile intercepted
- December 19, 2017
Riyadh accused Iran of smuggling the missile to the Houthis and imposed a blockade on Yemen demanding that united Nations inspection procedures be tightened. Last month, a similar missile came close to hitting Riyadh's airport. The Royal Court of Saudi Arabia is also in the same palace. The backdrop to the attack was the almost three-year-old, multisided war in Yemen between the Houthis and a Saudi-led military coalition that is backed by the United States. (more...)
- December 19, 2017
Riyadh accused Iran of smuggling the missile to the Houthis and imposed a blockade on Yemen demanding that united Nations inspection procedures be tightened. Last month, a similar missile came close to hitting Riyadh's airport. The Royal Court of Saudi Arabia is also in the same palace. The backdrop to the attack was the almost three-year-old, multisided war in Yemen between the Houthis and a Saudi-led military coalition that is backed by the United States. (more...)
'Disgusted' Sen. Hatch Rushes to Defense of Corker Over Tax Bill
- December 19, 2017
Sen. Susan Collins, a moderate Republican from ME, said on Monday during a floor speech that she will vote "yes" on the Republican tax bill after winning some concessions and promises from Republican leadership. Also, how expenses are charged will change , to encourage capital spending. "We can do even more to improve this tax code", Brady said. The effort to curb state and local tax deductions in particular would put pressure on states, since they could lose political support for ... (more...)
- December 19, 2017
Sen. Susan Collins, a moderate Republican from ME, said on Monday during a floor speech that she will vote "yes" on the Republican tax bill after winning some concessions and promises from Republican leadership. Also, how expenses are charged will change , to encourage capital spending. "We can do even more to improve this tax code", Brady said. The effort to curb state and local tax deductions in particular would put pressure on states, since they could lose political support for ... (more...)
Myanmar burned Rohingya villages despite refugee deal: HRW
- December 19, 2017
Dozens of buildings were burned the same week Myanmar and Bangladesh signed a memorandum of understanding on November 23 to begin returning refugees from Bangladesh within two months, HRW said in a report. The Myanmar military says the crackdown is a legitimate counter-insurgency operation. The agreement promises the "safe and voluntary return" of displaced Rohingya in Bangladesh-not just the latest 655,000 new arrivals but more than 70,000 from a separate influx in October 2016. (more...)
- December 19, 2017
Dozens of buildings were burned the same week Myanmar and Bangladesh signed a memorandum of understanding on November 23 to begin returning refugees from Bangladesh within two months, HRW said in a report. The Myanmar military says the crackdown is a legitimate counter-insurgency operation. The agreement promises the "safe and voluntary return" of displaced Rohingya in Bangladesh-not just the latest 655,000 new arrivals but more than 70,000 from a separate influx in October 2016. (more...)
CIA Help in Foiling Attack in Russia 'Exemplary Model of Cooperation'
- December 19, 2017
But you see that in this case it was very useful information that helped to save many lives. "We should aim for such standards". "Possibly, it will be right to say so", Peskov remarked. "The Russian President thanked his American colleague for the information passed on by the Central Intelligence Agency, which helped detain a group of terrorists preparing explosions in St Petersburg's Kazansky Cathedral and other busy sites in the city", the Kremlin said. (more...)
- December 19, 2017
But you see that in this case it was very useful information that helped to save many lives. "We should aim for such standards". "Possibly, it will be right to say so", Peskov remarked. "The Russian President thanked his American colleague for the information passed on by the Central Intelligence Agency, which helped detain a group of terrorists preparing explosions in St Petersburg's Kazansky Cathedral and other busy sites in the city", the Kremlin said. (more...)
North Korea was Behind WannaCry Ransomware Attack
- December 19, 2017
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) on Sunday alleged that a Sydney resident had been an "economic agent" for North Korea in violation of domestic and worldwide sanctions. The alleged agent's plans did not involve other governments or officials, police said. The Sydney-based man, described by the authorities as a "loyal agent of North Korea", was arrested on Saturday and charged with trying to sell missile parts and technology on the black market to raise money for Pyongyang in breach of ... (more...)
- December 19, 2017
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) on Sunday alleged that a Sydney resident had been an "economic agent" for North Korea in violation of domestic and worldwide sanctions. The alleged agent's plans did not involve other governments or officials, police said. The Sydney-based man, described by the authorities as a "loyal agent of North Korea", was arrested on Saturday and charged with trying to sell missile parts and technology on the black market to raise money for Pyongyang in breach of ... (more...)
Gujarat victory an 'endorsement' of PM Modi's policies: Vijay Rupani
- December 19, 2017
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to retain the Gujarat Assembly after a hard fought campaign, marked by unsavoury name calling on both sides. In Himachal Pradesh, trends indicate its a close race between the Congress and the BJP with the BJP ahead in 29 of the 51 seats for which trends are available. (more...)
- December 19, 2017
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to retain the Gujarat Assembly after a hard fought campaign, marked by unsavoury name calling on both sides. In Himachal Pradesh, trends indicate its a close race between the Congress and the BJP with the BJP ahead in 29 of the 51 seats for which trends are available. (more...)
PM Modi to visit Cyclone Ockhi-affected areas today
- December 19, 2017
As the influence of Cyclone Ockhi waned after December 5, the Prime Minister had taken to Twitter to compliment central agencies, various state governments, local administrations and alert citizens for showing remarkable preparedness and assisting people during the adverse times. (more...)
- December 19, 2017
As the influence of Cyclone Ockhi waned after December 5, the Prime Minister had taken to Twitter to compliment central agencies, various state governments, local administrations and alert citizens for showing remarkable preparedness and assisting people during the adverse times. (more...)
Jammu and Kashmir: Gunfight Rages in Shopian Village
- December 19, 2017
Police said the woman died in crossfire. Intermittent firing between the security personnel and the militant has been taking place. In the morning, bodies of two militants - one foreign and one local Jaish militant - were recovered. A joint operation was conducted by the army (44 Rashtriya Rifles), Shopian police and CRPF. According to a local report, the contact of forces was established with the hiding militants during the search operation resulting in the gunfight. (more...)
- December 19, 2017
Police said the woman died in crossfire. Intermittent firing between the security personnel and the militant has been taking place. In the morning, bodies of two militants - one foreign and one local Jaish militant - were recovered. A joint operation was conducted by the army (44 Rashtriya Rifles), Shopian police and CRPF. According to a local report, the contact of forces was established with the hiding militants during the search operation resulting in the gunfight. (more...)
Duterte changes heart on same-sex marriage: 'We can change the law'
- December 19, 2017
Speaking to an LGBT group in his home city of Davao on Sunday, Duterte said: "I want same-sex marriage. We have been fighting for 50 years", he said, referring to the New People's Army (NPA). "Why impose a morality that is no longer working and nearly passed", Duterte said, in an apparent reference to traditional church teaching on the issue. (more...)
- December 19, 2017
Speaking to an LGBT group in his home city of Davao on Sunday, Duterte said: "I want same-sex marriage. We have been fighting for 50 years", he said, referring to the New People's Army (NPA). "Why impose a morality that is no longer working and nearly passed", Duterte said, in an apparent reference to traditional church teaching on the issue. (more...)
Pentagon Spent Millions on UFO Research
- December 19, 2017
One of the reasons the Pentagon funded the program, according to a Congressional staffer who spoke with the outlet, was that officials believed the aircraft might actually be ultra high-tech products of China or Russian Federation that warranted further examination. (more...)
- December 19, 2017
One of the reasons the Pentagon funded the program, according to a Congressional staffer who spoke with the outlet, was that officials believed the aircraft might actually be ultra high-tech products of China or Russian Federation that warranted further examination. (more...)
Japan Approves Deployment of US Aegis Ashore Missile Defense Systems
- December 19, 2017
The deployment will add to growing defense costs in Japan as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's government pushes to allow the military a greater worldwide role and boost its missile combat capability. Officials refused to disclose cost details until a planned release of a 2018 budget, in which defense spending is expected to rise to a record. The two systems, which will be deployed at the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force facilities in northern Akita and southwestern Yamaguchi prefectures, will be ... (more...)
- December 19, 2017
The deployment will add to growing defense costs in Japan as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's government pushes to allow the military a greater worldwide role and boost its missile combat capability. Officials refused to disclose cost details until a planned release of a 2018 budget, in which defense spending is expected to rise to a record. The two systems, which will be deployed at the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force facilities in northern Akita and southwestern Yamaguchi prefectures, will be ... (more...)
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