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NORAD tracks Santa's trip around the globe
- December 25, 2017
The North American Aerospace Defense Command is celebrating the 62nd Anniversary of tracking Santa's yuletide journey. What they know from experience is that traditionally Santa and his reindeer enter Canada from the East Coast and when they notice his track on radar, fighters are scrambled from a northeastern Canadian Air Base, likely CFB Goose Bay to guide St. (more...)
- December 25, 2017
The North American Aerospace Defense Command is celebrating the 62nd Anniversary of tracking Santa's yuletide journey. What they know from experience is that traditionally Santa and his reindeer enter Canada from the East Coast and when they notice his track on radar, fighters are scrambled from a northeastern Canadian Air Base, likely CFB Goose Bay to guide St. (more...)
Critics trash Trump for making presidential challenge coin great again
- December 25, 2017
One White House aide told The Post the coin was "very gold ", adding that Trump "wanted to weigh in on" its design. It also bears his name in three places, where other presidents have only felt one showing was necessary. Presidents have used the coins in the past to honor service members they come in contact with. The commemorative coins stem from the military tradition of exchanging coins covertly through a handshake. (more...)
- December 25, 2017
One White House aide told The Post the coin was "very gold ", adding that Trump "wanted to weigh in on" its design. It also bears his name in three places, where other presidents have only felt one showing was necessary. Presidents have used the coins in the past to honor service members they come in contact with. The commemorative coins stem from the military tradition of exchanging coins covertly through a handshake. (more...)
Trump tweets that people are 'saying Merry Christmas again,' credits himself
- December 25, 2017
Still, Trump has convinced himself and millions of others of the myth that Christmas was under attack by the Obama administration all while pushing another myth, the one that said Obama wasn't born in America . What a job you've done. Trump told the troops that Americans are thankful for them and their families. This new ad is titled "Thank You, President Trump". (more...)
- December 25, 2017
Still, Trump has convinced himself and millions of others of the myth that Christmas was under attack by the Obama administration all while pushing another myth, the one that said Obama wasn't born in America . What a job you've done. Trump told the troops that Americans are thankful for them and their families. This new ad is titled "Thank You, President Trump". (more...)
Tunisia suspends UAE flights after security measures: ministry
- December 25, 2017
Earlier on Sunday, Anwar Gargash, the UAE's minister of state for foreign affairs, also cited security as the reason for the travel restriction. Tunisian blogger Dr Sahbi Amri told Quds Press that they ban was humiliating to everyone in Tunisia, not just Tunisian women. (more...)
- December 25, 2017
Earlier on Sunday, Anwar Gargash, the UAE's minister of state for foreign affairs, also cited security as the reason for the travel restriction. Tunisian blogger Dr Sahbi Amri told Quds Press that they ban was humiliating to everyone in Tunisia, not just Tunisian women. (more...)
Guatemala announces relocation of its embassy to Jerusalem
- December 25, 2017
Guatemala was one of the few countries to vote with the USA against passing a non-binding resolution at the United Nations declaring Trump's Jerusalem decision " null and void ". Trump's December 6 announcement has triggered weeks of clashes between Palestinian protesters and Israeli security forces , which have left 12 Palestinians dead. (more...)
- December 25, 2017
Guatemala was one of the few countries to vote with the USA against passing a non-binding resolution at the United Nations declaring Trump's Jerusalem decision " null and void ". Trump's December 6 announcement has triggered weeks of clashes between Palestinian protesters and Israeli security forces , which have left 12 Palestinians dead. (more...)
Breezy and cold Christmas, coldest air of Winter so far
- December 25, 2017
Some cloud cover to start the day on Christmas . Low temperatures early on Christmas Eve morning drop to around 40 degrees. With the rain-snow line so close to Boston, snow amounts are very hard to predict. Sub zero wind chills can be expected. The rest of the work week remains fairly active and very cold. While this will lead to fair skies, a dip in the jet stream across the region will ensure arctic air comes blasting in. (more...)
- December 25, 2017
Some cloud cover to start the day on Christmas . Low temperatures early on Christmas Eve morning drop to around 40 degrees. With the rain-snow line so close to Boston, snow amounts are very hard to predict. Sub zero wind chills can be expected. The rest of the work week remains fairly active and very cold. While this will lead to fair skies, a dip in the jet stream across the region will ensure arctic air comes blasting in. (more...)
Bruce McCandless, 1st astronaut to float untethered in space, dies at 80
- December 25, 2017
Photos of the spacewalk, showing the clear blue arc of the earth and the black void of space in the background, made him instantly famous. NASA's Johnson Space Center said Friday that McCandless died Thursday in California. He graduated from the Naval Academy and earned master's degrees in electrical engineering and business administration. The Arizona Republican and McCandless were classmates at the US Naval Academy. (more...)
- December 25, 2017
Photos of the spacewalk, showing the clear blue arc of the earth and the black void of space in the background, made him instantly famous. NASA's Johnson Space Center said Friday that McCandless died Thursday in California. He graduated from the Naval Academy and earned master's degrees in electrical engineering and business administration. The Arizona Republican and McCandless were classmates at the US Naval Academy. (more...)
Pence: New US-Afghanistan strategy 'already bearing fruit'
- December 25, 2017
Trump this summer outlined a strategy of increasing US troops on the ground and giving greater authority to USA military leaders to carry out the battle against the Taliban, and Pence said that approach is now bearing fruit. Pence told reporters that Trump's increased attention on the ground was already paying off, according to Reuters . Pence, who coordinated the process that resulted in Trump's new Afghanistan policy, has been one of the main interlocutors between the White House and the ... (more...)
- December 25, 2017
Trump this summer outlined a strategy of increasing US troops on the ground and giving greater authority to USA military leaders to carry out the battle against the Taliban, and Pence said that approach is now bearing fruit. Pence told reporters that Trump's increased attention on the ground was already paying off, according to Reuters . Pence, who coordinated the process that resulted in Trump's new Afghanistan policy, has been one of the main interlocutors between the White House and the ... (more...)
Williams in line for Abu Dhabi outing
- December 25, 2017
With news gathering pace on Serena's likely return being in at the Australian Open in Melbourne after confirmation that her name was in the entry list for the first Grand Slam of the year, she has now made the decision to return to the tennis courts a little earlier than expected. (more...)
- December 25, 2017
With news gathering pace on Serena's likely return being in at the Australian Open in Melbourne after confirmation that her name was in the entry list for the first Grand Slam of the year, she has now made the decision to return to the tennis courts a little earlier than expected. (more...)
Triple talaq Bill will destroy many families, says AIMPLB
- December 25, 2017
The judgment vindicated the position taken by the government that talaq-e-biddat, which allows men to pronounce divorce thrice in one sitting, is against "constitutional morality, dignity of women and the principles of gender equality, as also against gender equity guaranteed under the Constitution". (more...)
- December 25, 2017
The judgment vindicated the position taken by the government that talaq-e-biddat, which allows men to pronounce divorce thrice in one sitting, is against "constitutional morality, dignity of women and the principles of gender equality, as also against gender equity guaranteed under the Constitution". (more...)
Three FC personnel dead in North Waziristan IED blast
- December 25, 2017
Ghulam Khan is on the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan. He highlighted that Pakistan has significantly been cooperating with the United States in the war against terrorism. Chaudhry said it's worrisome for the countrymen that U.S. still does not acknowledge the country's sacrifices. He added that they will be in a better position to claim that there is no facilitator of terrorists in the country if the Afghan refugees in Pakistan are taken back. (more...)
- December 25, 2017
Ghulam Khan is on the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan. He highlighted that Pakistan has significantly been cooperating with the United States in the war against terrorism. Chaudhry said it's worrisome for the countrymen that U.S. still does not acknowledge the country's sacrifices. He added that they will be in a better position to claim that there is no facilitator of terrorists in the country if the Afghan refugees in Pakistan are taken back. (more...)
Alleged Neo-Nazi Teen Suspected Of Killing Virginia Couple
- December 25, 2017
Kuhn said Kuhn-Fricker had discovered the 17-year-old was a Nazi supporter. Janet Kuhn said the family staged an intervention with her granddaughter on Wednesday, taking her to the District of Columbia to a friend's house to try to persuade her to stay away from the boyfriend. (more...)
- December 25, 2017
Kuhn said Kuhn-Fricker had discovered the 17-year-old was a Nazi supporter. Janet Kuhn said the family staged an intervention with her granddaughter on Wednesday, taking her to the District of Columbia to a friend's house to try to persuade her to stay away from the boyfriend. (more...)
'No doubt' gunman was targeting police officers
- December 25, 2017
The gunfire began shortly after 4 p.m. Friday, when the man fired several shots at a state Capitol officer in downtown Harrisburg, striking his vehicle several times and sending one shot "that went very close to hitting him", Marsico said. The suspect injured one officer before he was fatally shot. El-Mofty had ties to the Middle East and recently traveled there, but the motive for the attack was unknown, Marsico said. (more...)
- December 25, 2017
The gunfire began shortly after 4 p.m. Friday, when the man fired several shots at a state Capitol officer in downtown Harrisburg, striking his vehicle several times and sending one shot "that went very close to hitting him", Marsico said. The suspect injured one officer before he was fatally shot. El-Mofty had ties to the Middle East and recently traveled there, but the motive for the attack was unknown, Marsico said. (more...)
Merry Christmas 2017 Images with Jesus & Christmas 2017 Whatsapp DP's , Facebook Pictures
- December 24, 2017
To wish you all the greetings of Christmas . After wrapping all the gifts to be presented, decorating the tree and planning for that special Christmas recipes, we all left with the wishes that must be sent to our dear ones. Hope you find them attractive and can easily share these Adorable Merry Christmas 2017 Images on your facebook status or set them as your WhatsApp Profile pics Dp's. (more...)
- December 24, 2017
To wish you all the greetings of Christmas . After wrapping all the gifts to be presented, decorating the tree and planning for that special Christmas recipes, we all left with the wishes that must be sent to our dear ones. Hope you find them attractive and can easily share these Adorable Merry Christmas 2017 Images on your facebook status or set them as your WhatsApp Profile pics Dp's. (more...)
Prince County could see 15 centimetres of snow Christmas Day
- December 24, 2017
Blowing snow will cause poor visibility within those snow bands. Visibility may be limited and travel may become hard. As a result, motorists should anticipate hazardous road conditions, and prepare for longer travel times over the holidays. (more...)
- December 24, 2017
Blowing snow will cause poor visibility within those snow bands. Visibility may be limited and travel may become hard. As a result, motorists should anticipate hazardous road conditions, and prepare for longer travel times over the holidays. (more...)
North Korea Slams UN Sanctions As "Act Of War"
- December 24, 2017
The UN Security Council imposed the new sanctions on Friday in response to the ballistic missile tests in Pyongyang. They included slashing deliveries of petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel and heavy oil from 2 million barrels per year to only 500,000 barrels from January 1. (more...)
- December 24, 2017
The UN Security Council imposed the new sanctions on Friday in response to the ballistic missile tests in Pyongyang. They included slashing deliveries of petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel and heavy oil from 2 million barrels per year to only 500,000 barrels from January 1. (more...)
'Several deaths' in Florida plane crash, says sheriff's office
- December 24, 2017
Mann said that when fire rescue crews arrived at the scene, the plane was already fully engulfed in flames. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said that he personally knew one of the victims. The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration will investigate the cause of the crash, deputies said. PCSO and NTSB are investigating the deaths and the crash. (more...)
- December 24, 2017
Mann said that when fire rescue crews arrived at the scene, the plane was already fully engulfed in flames. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said that he personally knew one of the victims. The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration will investigate the cause of the crash, deputies said. PCSO and NTSB are investigating the deaths and the crash. (more...)
Modi to launch Delhi Metro's Magenta Line on Dec 25
- December 24, 2017
Metro's new generation trains, which can run without drivers, will run on this section where an advanced Communication Based Train Control (CBTC) signaling technology that will facilitate the movement of trains with a frequency of 90 to 100 seconds will also be pressed into service. (more...)
- December 24, 2017
Metro's new generation trains, which can run without drivers, will run on this section where an advanced Communication Based Train Control (CBTC) signaling technology that will facilitate the movement of trains with a frequency of 90 to 100 seconds will also be pressed into service. (more...)
Winter storms for Eastern Canada, icy blast in West ahead of Christmas
- December 24, 2017
The most likely timing for this enhancement of heavier snow is from early evening to near midnight within the Toronto to Oakville corridor. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement covering York Region, Peel Region and Toronto along with much of Southern Ontario. (more...)
- December 24, 2017
The most likely timing for this enhancement of heavier snow is from early evening to near midnight within the Toronto to Oakville corridor. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement covering York Region, Peel Region and Toronto along with much of Southern Ontario. (more...)
Horse Manure in Holiday Gift Wrap Sent to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin
- December 24, 2017
Media reports say the Secret Service was also involved because of the connection to Mnuchin. The package turned out to contain horse manure. Investigators cleared the package of any unsafe content by 8 p.m. A news helicopter hovering above the home captured footage of police appearing to examine the unwrapped box. Louise Linton and Steve Mnuchin pose at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing on November 15, 2017. (more...)
- December 24, 2017
Media reports say the Secret Service was also involved because of the connection to Mnuchin. The package turned out to contain horse manure. Investigators cleared the package of any unsafe content by 8 p.m. A news helicopter hovering above the home captured footage of police appearing to examine the unwrapped box. Louise Linton and Steve Mnuchin pose at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing on November 15, 2017. (more...)
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