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Aus govt key to Bali drug accused's fate
- December 20, 2017
Facing a possible death penalty if found guilty, Roberts was paraded before media on Tuesday in handcuffs, a balaclava and an orange prison suit. They are parading small-time users in front of media for tiny amounts when there are kilos going through this airport. (more...)
- December 20, 2017
Facing a possible death penalty if found guilty, Roberts was paraded before media on Tuesday in handcuffs, a balaclava and an orange prison suit. They are parading small-time users in front of media for tiny amounts when there are kilos going through this airport. (more...)
White House reporter's UFO question interrupted by unusual occurrence
- December 20, 2017
If that wasn't an odd enough moment for a White House press conference on Tuesday, Sanders got weirded out when the reporter's Siri function started malfunctioning as soon as the topic of UFOs came up. "If you had read the story , not an incorrect tweet , you would see that what I said was Dems should be begging to help Americans keep more of their money", she wrote. (more...)
- December 20, 2017
If that wasn't an odd enough moment for a White House press conference on Tuesday, Sanders got weirded out when the reporter's Siri function started malfunctioning as soon as the topic of UFOs came up. "If you had read the story , not an incorrect tweet , you would see that what I said was Dems should be begging to help Americans keep more of their money", she wrote. (more...)
Jordan blasts launch of ballistic missile at Riyadh
- December 20, 2017
The Houthis' Al-Masirah TV said the missile was meant to strike a gathering of top Saudi leaders at the al-Yamama royal palace in Riyadh . It described the attack as a new chapter in the conflict. She stood in front of a short-range ballistic missile which she said was made in Iran, then sent to Houthi rebels in Yemen who fired it at Riyadh last month. (more...)
- December 20, 2017
The Houthis' Al-Masirah TV said the missile was meant to strike a gathering of top Saudi leaders at the al-Yamama royal palace in Riyadh . It described the attack as a new chapter in the conflict. She stood in front of a short-range ballistic missile which she said was made in Iran, then sent to Houthi rebels in Yemen who fired it at Riyadh last month. (more...)
Trump, US's May discuss 'different positions' on Jerusalem in phone call
- December 20, 2017
Responding to the news, a spokesperson for Jeremy Corbyn said: "It has taken Theresa May two weeks to contact Trump over his risky decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital, yet she seems to have failed to use the opportunity to call him out for retweeting abhorrent Islamophobic material". (more...)
- December 20, 2017
Responding to the news, a spokesperson for Jeremy Corbyn said: "It has taken Theresa May two weeks to contact Trump over his risky decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital, yet she seems to have failed to use the opportunity to call him out for retweeting abhorrent Islamophobic material". (more...)
U.S. blames N. Korea for massive cyberattack in May
- December 20, 2017
And we'll make it harder for you to do it again. "And stopping that malicious behavior starts with this step of accountability", he said. Security experts, however, traced the exploitation of that weakness back to the U.S. Tom Bossert, White House homeland security adviser, and Jeanette Manfra, chief of cybersecurity for the Department of Homeland Security, briefed reporters Tuesday on the WannaCry cyberattack earlier this year. (more...)
- December 20, 2017
And we'll make it harder for you to do it again. "And stopping that malicious behavior starts with this step of accountability", he said. Security experts, however, traced the exploitation of that weakness back to the U.S. Tom Bossert, White House homeland security adviser, and Jeanette Manfra, chief of cybersecurity for the Department of Homeland Security, briefed reporters Tuesday on the WannaCry cyberattack earlier this year. (more...)
Woman gives birth to daughter who spent 24 years as frozen embryo
- December 20, 2017
The National Embryo Donation Center , which facilitated the procedure, says in a release that last month's birth of Emma Wren Gibson sets the record for the longest-frozen embryo becoming a baby. About 12 percent of American women 15 to 55 - or 7.3 million - have used some sort of fertility service, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . (more...)
- December 20, 2017
The National Embryo Donation Center , which facilitated the procedure, says in a release that last month's birth of Emma Wren Gibson sets the record for the longest-frozen embryo becoming a baby. About 12 percent of American women 15 to 55 - or 7.3 million - have used some sort of fertility service, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . (more...)
Russian Federation arreseted a Norwegian Man for Espionage
- December 20, 2017
The Norwegian was reportedly detained in a sting operation by Russia's FSB security agency. A Russian citizen, Alexei Zhitnyuk, is accused of treason for allegedly having passed the documents to the Norwegian, state media reported. Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides Berg with all necessary help. However, the date for the court hearing in Moscow City Court has still not been set, TASS news agency reported. (more...)
- December 20, 2017
The Norwegian was reportedly detained in a sting operation by Russia's FSB security agency. A Russian citizen, Alexei Zhitnyuk, is accused of treason for allegedly having passed the documents to the Norwegian, state media reported. Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides Berg with all necessary help. However, the date for the court hearing in Moscow City Court has still not been set, TASS news agency reported. (more...)
British police confirm incident at RAF Mildenhall not terrorist-related; lockdown lifted
- December 20, 2017
Officers said the man was detained with cuts and bruises but no other people were injured. Suffolk police said nearby schools and businesses had resumed normal activities because there was no danger to the community. The nature of the disturbance was unclear, although British media reported that a vehicle tried to ram the perimeter gates at RAF Mildenhall. Later U.S. (more...)
- December 20, 2017
Officers said the man was detained with cuts and bruises but no other people were injured. Suffolk police said nearby schools and businesses had resumed normal activities because there was no danger to the community. The nature of the disturbance was unclear, although British media reported that a vehicle tried to ram the perimeter gates at RAF Mildenhall. Later U.S. (more...)
Trump isn't ready to say if he'll pardon Michael Flynn
- December 20, 2017
Earlier in the week, Trump tweeted that the agency's reputation was "in tatters". Trump told law enforcement leaders he is " more loyal than anyone else could be" to police. Gidley says Trump maintains confidence in the FBI's rank-and-file. President Trump isn't saying whether he is considering a pardon for former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn , who has pleaded guilty to lying to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. (more...)
- December 20, 2017
Earlier in the week, Trump tweeted that the agency's reputation was "in tatters". Trump told law enforcement leaders he is " more loyal than anyone else could be" to police. Gidley says Trump maintains confidence in the FBI's rank-and-file. President Trump isn't saying whether he is considering a pardon for former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn , who has pleaded guilty to lying to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. (more...)
AB de Villiers, Dale Steyn set for Test return
- December 20, 2017
With Steyn's inclusion, South African are set to employ a four-pronged pace attack that will also include Morne Morkel , Vernon Philander and Kagiso Rabada . Du Plesses's was not included in the squad at first although the head of their medical committee, Dr Shuaib Manjra, told Cricbuzz about his "touch and go" fitness for the Zimbabwe Test. (more...)
- December 20, 2017
With Steyn's inclusion, South African are set to employ a four-pronged pace attack that will also include Morne Morkel , Vernon Philander and Kagiso Rabada . Du Plesses's was not included in the squad at first although the head of their medical committee, Dr Shuaib Manjra, told Cricbuzz about his "touch and go" fitness for the Zimbabwe Test. (more...)
House discloses three more sexual harassment settlements totaling $115000
- December 20, 2017
Gregg Harper , said that eight settlements had been paid out related to sexual harassment or sex discrimination during the five-year period. Lawmakers of both parties are working on legislation that would make members of Congress liable for settlements of sexual harassment claims against them, as new data shows public funds have been used to settle almost a dozen cases of misconduct over the last decade. (more...)
- December 20, 2017
Gregg Harper , said that eight settlements had been paid out related to sexual harassment or sex discrimination during the five-year period. Lawmakers of both parties are working on legislation that would make members of Congress liable for settlements of sexual harassment claims against them, as new data shows public funds have been used to settle almost a dozen cases of misconduct over the last decade. (more...)
At least 11 dead after tourist bus crash in Mexico
- December 20, 2017
There were 31 cruise passengers, the driver, and a tour guide on the bus at the time of the crash. Almost all the passengers aboard the bus were also passengers on two Royal Caribbean cruises - the Celebrity Equinox and Serenade of the Seas - which set off from Miami. (more...)
- December 20, 2017
There were 31 cruise passengers, the driver, and a tour guide on the bus at the time of the crash. Almost all the passengers aboard the bus were also passengers on two Royal Caribbean cruises - the Celebrity Equinox and Serenade of the Seas - which set off from Miami. (more...)
#ANC top six leadership results met with mixed emotions
- December 20, 2017
The Dlamini Zuma faction says instead of allowing a recount for there should rather be a rerun of the election for all the top six positions. He said they were aware that supporters of the losing presidential candidate, Dlamini-Zuma were going to fight the issue of including these votes. (more...)
- December 20, 2017
The Dlamini Zuma faction says instead of allowing a recount for there should rather be a rerun of the election for all the top six positions. He said they were aware that supporters of the losing presidential candidate, Dlamini-Zuma were going to fight the issue of including these votes. (more...)
McMaster: 'I don't think we can tolerate' a nuclear North Korea
- December 20, 2017
It stresses that a global response is needed to address the growing danger of seeing a nuclear-armed North Korea, which could lead to proliferation of the weapons of mass destruction in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond. "Our campaign of maximum pressure on the North Korean regime has resulted in the toughest ever sanctions". The hardliners who want North Korea to make big concessions before the talks start do not seem to understand what is at stake. (more...)
- December 20, 2017
It stresses that a global response is needed to address the growing danger of seeing a nuclear-armed North Korea, which could lead to proliferation of the weapons of mass destruction in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond. "Our campaign of maximum pressure on the North Korean regime has resulted in the toughest ever sanctions". The hardliners who want North Korea to make big concessions before the talks start do not seem to understand what is at stake. (more...)
US Accuses Russia, China of 'Eroding American Security'
- December 20, 2017
This added to the concerns in Europe and the USA over China's dumping price policies. Noting that it was not surprising for the two major powers to have differences, Chinese Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesman Hua Chunying said yesterday: "These should be dealt with in a constructive manner on the basis of respecting each other's core interests and major concerns". (more...)
- December 20, 2017
This added to the concerns in Europe and the USA over China's dumping price policies. Noting that it was not surprising for the two major powers to have differences, Chinese Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesman Hua Chunying said yesterday: "These should be dealt with in a constructive manner on the basis of respecting each other's core interests and major concerns". (more...)
Kwesi Appiah Tips Mohammed Salah To Win 2017 African Player Award
- December 20, 2017
Salah also propelled the Pharaohs of Egypt qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup set to be staged in Russian Federation having had a successful World Cup qualification campaign. Who do you think deserves to win the 2017 CAF African Player of the Year award? Cameroun, Egypt and Nigeria will vie for the Men's National Team of the Year . (more...)
- December 20, 2017
Salah also propelled the Pharaohs of Egypt qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup set to be staged in Russian Federation having had a successful World Cup qualification campaign. Who do you think deserves to win the 2017 CAF African Player of the Year award? Cameroun, Egypt and Nigeria will vie for the Men's National Team of the Year . (more...)
Judge orders Trump admin to allow illegal immigrant minors to abort
- December 20, 2017
The judge gave the administration 24 hours to try to persuade a higher court to block her order. They are both pregnant undocumented 17 year-olds, being held in USA custody in two different, undisclosed states. The government attorneys are alleging that the ACLU misled them as to the timing of Doe's abortion and have petitioned the Supreme Court to vacate the decision and reprimand the ACLU attorneys. (more...)
- December 20, 2017
The judge gave the administration 24 hours to try to persuade a higher court to block her order. They are both pregnant undocumented 17 year-olds, being held in USA custody in two different, undisclosed states. The government attorneys are alleging that the ACLU misled them as to the timing of Doe's abortion and have petitioned the Supreme Court to vacate the decision and reprimand the ACLU attorneys. (more...)
A single vote may have changed control of Virginia's state House
- December 20, 2017
Republican David Yancey previously lead Democrat Shelly Simonds by just 10 votes. Per Virginia election law, a candidate who lost by less than one percent of the vote may request a recount. That would require a power-sharing agreement between the parties, a situation not seen in Virginia since the 1990's. Republicans still hold a 21-19 majority in the State Senate. (more...)
- December 20, 2017
Republican David Yancey previously lead Democrat Shelly Simonds by just 10 votes. Per Virginia election law, a candidate who lost by less than one percent of the vote may request a recount. That would require a power-sharing agreement between the parties, a situation not seen in Virginia since the 1990's. Republicans still hold a 21-19 majority in the State Senate. (more...)
First Warning Forecast: Warm Start To The Week
- December 20, 2017
We turn brisk by dawn with temperatures only dropping to a few degrees above and below 30-but areas of black ice are possible from the snow melt Tuesday . Showers and thunderstorms more likely overnight. Low around 34. Southwest wind 7 to 13 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 21 miles per hour. It stays cloudy with steady temps in the upper 40s through the evening. (more...)
- December 20, 2017
We turn brisk by dawn with temperatures only dropping to a few degrees above and below 30-but areas of black ice are possible from the snow melt Tuesday . Showers and thunderstorms more likely overnight. Low around 34. Southwest wind 7 to 13 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 21 miles per hour. It stays cloudy with steady temps in the upper 40s through the evening. (more...)
Cuomo plans hearings on possibly eliminating tipped wage
- December 19, 2017
Employers will be required to pay servers and other tipped employees the full minimum wage and such "front of the house" workers also will be entitled to keep the tips they receive on top of the direct wage. The governor, on a radio show hosted by New York City supermarket magnate John Catsimatidis, called it a "peculiarity" of state wage law that he'd like to fix. (more...)
- December 19, 2017
Employers will be required to pay servers and other tipped employees the full minimum wage and such "front of the house" workers also will be entitled to keep the tips they receive on top of the direct wage. The governor, on a radio show hosted by New York City supermarket magnate John Catsimatidis, called it a "peculiarity" of state wage law that he'd like to fix. (more...)
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