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Philippines' Maoists declare conventional Christmas truce
- December 24, 2017
The government's unilateral ceasefire with the NPA will be from 6pm of December 23 to 11:59 pm of December 26 and from 6pm of December 30 until 11:59 pm of January 2. The guerrillas have scuttled peace talks in the past after accusing the government of helping the United Nations and the United States designate them as terrorists. (more...)
- December 24, 2017
The government's unilateral ceasefire with the NPA will be from 6pm of December 23 to 11:59 pm of December 26 and from 6pm of December 30 until 11:59 pm of January 2. The guerrillas have scuttled peace talks in the past after accusing the government of helping the United Nations and the United States designate them as terrorists. (more...)
The US just vetoed a United Nations resolution condemning Trump's Jerusalem announcement
- December 24, 2017
Key US allies Britain, France , Italy, Japan and Ukraine were among the 14 countries in the 15-member council that backed the measure asserting that any decisions on the status of Jerusalem "have no legal effect, are null and void and must be rescinded". (more...)
- December 24, 2017
Key US allies Britain, France , Italy, Japan and Ukraine were among the 14 countries in the 15-member council that backed the measure asserting that any decisions on the status of Jerusalem "have no legal effect, are null and void and must be rescinded". (more...)
Winter Weather Advisory for WNY Saturday
- December 24, 2017
For Genesee and northern Erie counties: Light snow tonight and tomorrow will mix with freezing rain Friday evening and Friday night. Meteorologist Matt Mahler said, other than a light dusting on the cars and grassy surfaces in OKC, not much to see snow-wise. (more...)
- December 24, 2017
For Genesee and northern Erie counties: Light snow tonight and tomorrow will mix with freezing rain Friday evening and Friday night. Meteorologist Matt Mahler said, other than a light dusting on the cars and grassy surfaces in OKC, not much to see snow-wise. (more...)
Flowers completes go-ahead TD as USF topples Red Raiders in bowl win
- December 23, 2017
Late in the third, Texas Tech's defense came up big with a red zone stop forged by Dakota Allen and it's a turnover on downs. Still, Shimonek put Texas Tech in a position to win, but the Red Raiders' defense just couldn't contain Quinton Flowers on the other side of the ball. (more...)
- December 23, 2017
Late in the third, Texas Tech's defense came up big with a red zone stop forged by Dakota Allen and it's a turnover on downs. Still, Shimonek put Texas Tech in a position to win, but the Red Raiders' defense just couldn't contain Quinton Flowers on the other side of the ball. (more...)
Two straight men marry to avoid paying inheritance tax on property
- December 23, 2017
The decision for the pair to marry came as 58-year-old O'Sullivan is the carer of his best friend, Murphy, 83. "I've known Matty for 30 years". Duffy asked him what would happen if Michael met a woman but Matt said his friend has assured him that even if he did, he was happy to remain as a just partners with any potential new love. (more...)
- December 23, 2017
The decision for the pair to marry came as 58-year-old O'Sullivan is the carer of his best friend, Murphy, 83. "I've known Matty for 30 years". Duffy asked him what would happen if Michael met a woman but Matt said his friend has assured him that even if he did, he was happy to remain as a just partners with any potential new love. (more...)
Gunman killed after shooting rampage with police in Pennsylvania
- December 23, 2017
Police have identified a suspect in a shooting spree Friday near the Capitol building. El-Mofty was shot and killed in a confrontation with police. The district attorney's office said that El-Mofty was armed with two handguns, believed to be 9mm weapons. (more...)
- December 23, 2017
Police have identified a suspect in a shooting spree Friday near the Capitol building. El-Mofty was shot and killed in a confrontation with police. The district attorney's office said that El-Mofty was armed with two handguns, believed to be 9mm weapons. (more...)
Federal Bureau of Investigation deputy director faces congressional committees on Comey, Clinton
- December 23, 2017
McCabe apparently told investigators that Comey notified him that Trump asked Comey for loyalty during a dinner in January at the White House following Trump's election, according to three unnamed sources with knowledge of the matter, CNN reported. (more...)
- December 23, 2017
McCabe apparently told investigators that Comey notified him that Trump asked Comey for loyalty during a dinner in January at the White House following Trump's election, according to three unnamed sources with knowledge of the matter, CNN reported. (more...)
Cardinal Bernard Law to be honored Thursday with Vatican funeral
- December 23, 2017
As the leader of the archdiocese at the epicenter for the scandal, Law remained throughout his life a symbol of the church's widespread failures to protect children. Read Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley's full statement on the passing of Cardinal Bernard Law . "To those men and ladies", O'Malley included, "I offer my true statements of regret for the damage they endured, my proceeded with petitions and my guarantee that the archdiocese will bolster them in their push to accomplish recuperating". (more...)
- December 23, 2017
As the leader of the archdiocese at the epicenter for the scandal, Law remained throughout his life a symbol of the church's widespread failures to protect children. Read Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley's full statement on the passing of Cardinal Bernard Law . "To those men and ladies", O'Malley included, "I offer my true statements of regret for the damage they endured, my proceeded with petitions and my guarantee that the archdiocese will bolster them in their push to accomplish recuperating". (more...)
BJP retains Vijay Rupani as Gujarat CM
- December 23, 2017
Indicating that he owed his selection to Shah, Rupani thanked the central leadership for "once again giving me the opportunity to serve the state" and said his government, aided by the leadership of Nitin Patel , would follow Narendra Modi's development model of " sabka saath, sabka vikas (support of all, development for all)". (more...)
- December 23, 2017
Indicating that he owed his selection to Shah, Rupani thanked the central leadership for "once again giving me the opportunity to serve the state" and said his government, aided by the leadership of Nitin Patel , would follow Narendra Modi's development model of " sabka saath, sabka vikas (support of all, development for all)". (more...)
Kasich signs anti-abortion restriction
- December 23, 2017
Down syndrome and abortions has always been a controversial topic . Friday, Ohio Right to Life applauded the decision, saying it would give unborn babies with Down Syndrome "a shot at life". Kasich barging in to tell her what's best for her family", Copeland said, the Dayton Daily News reports . "This law shames women and will have a chilling effect on the conversations between doctors and patients because of the criminal penalties that doctors will face", Copeland said. (more...)
- December 23, 2017
Down syndrome and abortions has always been a controversial topic . Friday, Ohio Right to Life applauded the decision, saying it would give unborn babies with Down Syndrome "a shot at life". Kasich barging in to tell her what's best for her family", Copeland said, the Dayton Daily News reports . "This law shames women and will have a chilling effect on the conversations between doctors and patients because of the criminal penalties that doctors will face", Copeland said. (more...)
Tropical storm leaves more than 100 dead, dozens missing in southern Philippines
- December 23, 2017
At least 58 people have been reported missing, she said. "We're hoping that they are still alive", he said of the missing.Three people were meanwhile killed by landslides in the mountainous province of Bukidnon, police said. Tembin struck a few days after powerful storm Kai-Tak battered most of central Philippines last week killing at least 41. The tropical storm is headed towards island of Palawan, where it could reach end of Saturday's Day, Philippine Meteorological Service said. (more...)
- December 23, 2017
At least 58 people have been reported missing, she said. "We're hoping that they are still alive", he said of the missing.Three people were meanwhile killed by landslides in the mountainous province of Bukidnon, police said. Tembin struck a few days after powerful storm Kai-Tak battered most of central Philippines last week killing at least 41. The tropical storm is headed towards island of Palawan, where it could reach end of Saturday's Day, Philippine Meteorological Service said. (more...)
3 soldiers killed as Pakistan violates LoC ceasefire
- December 23, 2017
Two other personnel also sustained injuries and are under treatment. Pakistani soldiers violated the 2003 cease-fire accord by targeting Indian posts in Rajouri sector, the Indian army said in a statement. Major Moharkar Prafulla Ambadas, 32, belonged to Bhandara district of Maharashtra and is survived by his wife. Kashmir's director-general of police, S.P. (more...)
- December 23, 2017
Two other personnel also sustained injuries and are under treatment. Pakistani soldiers violated the 2003 cease-fire accord by targeting Indian posts in Rajouri sector, the Indian army said in a statement. Major Moharkar Prafulla Ambadas, 32, belonged to Bhandara district of Maharashtra and is survived by his wife. Kashmir's director-general of police, S.P. (more...)
United Nations welcomes signing of cessation of hostilities agreement in South Sudan
- December 23, 2017
Tens of thousands of people have died in the war, which has been fought largely along ethnic lines, four million have fled their homes and hundreds of thousands are struggling with poverty and hunger. The agreement was inked on Thursday following the peace talks in the Revitalisation Forum for the Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan, led by a regional bloc the Intergovernmental Authority on Development since December 17 in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa . (more...)
- December 23, 2017
Tens of thousands of people have died in the war, which has been fought largely along ethnic lines, four million have fled their homes and hundreds of thousands are struggling with poverty and hunger. The agreement was inked on Thursday following the peace talks in the Revitalisation Forum for the Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan, led by a regional bloc the Intergovernmental Authority on Development since December 17 in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa . (more...)
Texas unemployment rate drops to record low in November
- December 23, 2017
Bill Haslam and Department of Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Burns Phillips announced Thursday the November statewide unemployment rate posted significantly lower than Nov. The month of November saw very little change in the Norfolk-area's job numbers. It said private-sector employment decreased by 4,200 from the previous month, with losses in trade, transportation and utilities and in leisure and hospitality exceeding a gain in construction. (more...)
- December 23, 2017
Bill Haslam and Department of Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Burns Phillips announced Thursday the November statewide unemployment rate posted significantly lower than Nov. The month of November saw very little change in the Norfolk-area's job numbers. It said private-sector employment decreased by 4,200 from the previous month, with losses in trade, transportation and utilities and in leisure and hospitality exceeding a gain in construction. (more...)
Former Catalan leader Puigdemont seen regaining regional leadership
- December 23, 2017
A block of separatist parties retained their majority in the Catalan parliament . A reminder of the separatists' legal woes came when a judge investigating them for leading an illegal independence push in October announced the rebellion and sedition probe will be extended to six more Catalan politicians. (more...)
- December 23, 2017
A block of separatist parties retained their majority in the Catalan parliament . A reminder of the separatists' legal woes came when a judge investigating them for leading an illegal independence push in October announced the rebellion and sedition probe will be extended to six more Catalan politicians. (more...)
Fodder scam: Lalu convicted, taken into custody; Mishra
- December 23, 2017
RJD spokesperson Manoj Jha says, "We trust the Indian judiciary, but there are other political forces that is determined to bring down the legacy of Lalu Prasad Yadav ". The fodder scam involved the embezzlement of about Rs 900 crore from the Bihar exchequer. Prasad had moved the apex court challenging the order of the Jharkhand High Court which had dismissed his bail plea. (more...)
- December 23, 2017
RJD spokesperson Manoj Jha says, "We trust the Indian judiciary, but there are other political forces that is determined to bring down the legacy of Lalu Prasad Yadav ". The fodder scam involved the embezzlement of about Rs 900 crore from the Bihar exchequer. Prasad had moved the apex court challenging the order of the Jharkhand High Court which had dismissed his bail plea. (more...)
Newcastle United held talks with David Moyes
- December 23, 2017
Andy Carroll faces a late fitness test having been absent recently due to a back problem. West Ham will have to make do without Edimilson Fernandes (ankle), Sam Bryam (thigh), Cheikhou Kouyate (hamstring) and Jose Fonte (ankle), while Manuel Lanzini is suspended after being found guilty of deceiving the officials against Stoke. (more...)
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- December 23, 2017
Andy Carroll faces a late fitness test having been absent recently due to a back problem. West Ham will have to make do without Edimilson Fernandes (ankle), Sam Bryam (thigh), Cheikhou Kouyate (hamstring) and Jose Fonte (ankle), while Manuel Lanzini is suspended after being found guilty of deceiving the officials against Stoke. (more...)
Cardinal Legislation, determine in little one abuse scandal, dies
- December 23, 2017
Law had a place among the powerbrokers of the heavily Catholic city. Law served as archbishop of Boston for almost 20 years after being appointed in 1984. "Many Boston pilgrims told me how shocked they were to see him when they visited that church". Founded in 1846, AP has covered all the major news events of the past 165 years, providing high-quality, informed reporting of everything from wars and elections to championship games and royal weddings. (more...)
- December 23, 2017
Law had a place among the powerbrokers of the heavily Catholic city. Law served as archbishop of Boston for almost 20 years after being appointed in 1984. "Many Boston pilgrims told me how shocked they were to see him when they visited that church". Founded in 1846, AP has covered all the major news events of the past 165 years, providing high-quality, informed reporting of everything from wars and elections to championship games and royal weddings. (more...)
Catalan separatists win absolute majority
- December 23, 2017
Demmer also stressed that Germany sees the case as an "inner-Spanish matter". Spain's constitutional crisis worsened yesterday as the country's prime minister and Catalonia's exiled leader clashed over the results of the region's snap election, in which separatists gained the upper hand. (more...)
- December 23, 2017
Demmer also stressed that Germany sees the case as an "inner-Spanish matter". Spain's constitutional crisis worsened yesterday as the country's prime minister and Catalonia's exiled leader clashed over the results of the region's snap election, in which separatists gained the upper hand. (more...)
Pence Warns Pakistan Against Harboring Terrorists
- December 23, 2017
In his Kabul visit, Mike Pence held talks with the Afghan government leaders President Ashraf Ghani and Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah. Pence is visiting the war-torn nation to meet with its leaders and rally US troops stationed there. (more...)
- December 23, 2017
In his Kabul visit, Mike Pence held talks with the Afghan government leaders President Ashraf Ghani and Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah. Pence is visiting the war-torn nation to meet with its leaders and rally US troops stationed there. (more...)
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