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Explosion in Russian supermarket injures 9
- December 27, 2017
Police, bomb-disposal experts and rescuers have arrived at the scene. The incident took place in the Perekrestok supermarket, which is located on the ground floor of the Gigant Hall leisure centre in the city's northwest Kalininsky district. (more...)
- December 27, 2017
Police, bomb-disposal experts and rescuers have arrived at the scene. The incident took place in the Perekrestok supermarket, which is located on the ground floor of the Gigant Hall leisure centre in the city's northwest Kalininsky district. (more...)
Infant dies after father bent him in half
- December 27, 2017
Resendiz had a court date scheduled for today, December 27. The baby was immediately taken to Phoenix Children's Hospital where doctors reportedly deemed the injuries " not survivable ". Resendiz eventually admitted to police that he had pressed the infant's legs over his head and bent the body in order to stop him from crying. Those charges are expected to change now that the baby has died. (more...)
- December 27, 2017
Resendiz had a court date scheduled for today, December 27. The baby was immediately taken to Phoenix Children's Hospital where doctors reportedly deemed the injuries " not survivable ". Resendiz eventually admitted to police that he had pressed the infant's legs over his head and bent the body in order to stop him from crying. Those charges are expected to change now that the baby has died. (more...)
Modi didn't question Manmohan Singh's commitment to nation: Jaitley
- December 27, 2017
The BJP retained power in Gujarat for sixth consecutive term as the party won 99 out of 182 Assembly seats. "Any such perception is erroneous, we hold these leaders in high esteem, as well as their commitment to India", Jaitley said in the Rajya Sabha . (more...)
- December 27, 2017
The BJP retained power in Gujarat for sixth consecutive term as the party won 99 out of 182 Assembly seats. "Any such perception is erroneous, we hold these leaders in high esteem, as well as their commitment to India", Jaitley said in the Rajya Sabha . (more...)
China's Geely takes 8.2 percent stake in Swedish truck maker Volvo
- December 27, 2017
In a statement, Geely Holding Chairman Li Shufu said, "Given our experience with Volvo Car Group, we recognize and value the proud Scandinavian history and culture, leading market positions, breakthrough technologies and environmental capabilities of AB Volvo". (more...)
- December 27, 2017
In a statement, Geely Holding Chairman Li Shufu said, "Given our experience with Volvo Car Group, we recognize and value the proud Scandinavian history and culture, leading market positions, breakthrough technologies and environmental capabilities of AB Volvo". (more...)
Reggie Jackson To Miss 6-8 Weeks With Sprained Ankle
- December 27, 2017
The Pacers went on to lose the game 83-107 thanks to a dismal first quarter. Pistons: Play host to the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday. Johnson was also out for Wednesday night's win over IN after starting the first 10 games of the season. (more...)
- December 27, 2017
The Pacers went on to lose the game 83-107 thanks to a dismal first quarter. Pistons: Play host to the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday. Johnson was also out for Wednesday night's win over IN after starting the first 10 games of the season. (more...)
Ukraine crisis: Biggest prisoner swap in conflict takes place
- December 27, 2017
Sixteen Ukrainians held in the so-called "Luhansk People's Republic" have returned to the territory controlled by Ukraine, the Hromadske TV channel reported. Russian President Vladimir Putin previously urged the parties to resolve any obstacles by the end of 2017, as he supported the initiative of Ukrainian politician Viktor Medvedchuk, the leader of the Ukrainian Choice - People's Right movement, who met Putin in mid-November. (more...)
- December 27, 2017
Sixteen Ukrainians held in the so-called "Luhansk People's Republic" have returned to the territory controlled by Ukraine, the Hromadske TV channel reported. Russian President Vladimir Putin previously urged the parties to resolve any obstacles by the end of 2017, as he supported the initiative of Ukrainian politician Viktor Medvedchuk, the leader of the Ukrainian Choice - People's Right movement, who met Putin in mid-November. (more...)
Obama, Clinton remain "most admired" Americans
- December 27, 2017
Meanwhile, Secretary Clinton retains the title she's held onto for 16 years consecutive years, earning the title 22 times in total - more than any other person in the history of the Gallup poll . Pope Francis came in third with 3 percent and Rev. Billy Graham , Sen. While the president won handily among Republicans, Gallup credited Mr. A Gallup poll released earlier this month showed the share of United States adults holding a favorable opinion of Clinton had dropped to 36%, a new low. (more...)
- December 27, 2017
Meanwhile, Secretary Clinton retains the title she's held onto for 16 years consecutive years, earning the title 22 times in total - more than any other person in the history of the Gallup poll . Pope Francis came in third with 3 percent and Rev. Billy Graham , Sen. While the president won handily among Republicans, Gallup credited Mr. A Gallup poll released earlier this month showed the share of United States adults holding a favorable opinion of Clinton had dropped to 36%, a new low. (more...)
Turkish President Erdogan signs defence, investment deals in Tunisia
- December 27, 2017
The Turkish president's visit to Tunisia is the last stop on a three-nation African tour, preceded by Sudan and Chad. Turkey has opposed Assad throughout the conflict, now in its seventh year, backing the opposition seeking to oust him and accusing the Syrian leader of war crimes. (more...)
- December 27, 2017
The Turkish president's visit to Tunisia is the last stop on a three-nation African tour, preceded by Sudan and Chad. Turkey has opposed Assad throughout the conflict, now in its seventh year, backing the opposition seeking to oust him and accusing the Syrian leader of war crimes. (more...)
Teens face murder charges after sandbag thrown from OH overpass kills man
- December 27, 2017
He died at a Toledo area hospital Friday morning, according to police. "We charged with what we thought was appropriate right now", said Lori Olender, Deputy Chief in Lucas County Prosecutor's Office, who noted that the charges still could change as her team reviews the teens' backgrounds, statements and circumstances. (more...)
- December 27, 2017
He died at a Toledo area hospital Friday morning, according to police. "We charged with what we thought was appropriate right now", said Lori Olender, Deputy Chief in Lucas County Prosecutor's Office, who noted that the charges still could change as her team reviews the teens' backgrounds, statements and circumstances. (more...)
The White House's oldest tree will be removed
- December 27, 2017
The White House's historic Jackson Magnolia is scheduled to be cut down later this week. The documents read in part, "Presently, and very concerning, the cabling system is failing on the east trunk, as the cable has pulled through the very thin layer of wood that remains". (more...)
- December 27, 2017
The White House's historic Jackson Magnolia is scheduled to be cut down later this week. The documents read in part, "Presently, and very concerning, the cabling system is failing on the east trunk, as the cable has pulled through the very thin layer of wood that remains". (more...)
Oncor Sends Crew and Equipment to Puerto Rico
- December 27, 2017
The remaining linemen, groundmen and restoration workers are expected to head to Puerto Rico on January 15. Working with PREPA, FEMA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the IMTs are focused on completing a full damage assessment of Puerto Rico's energy grid to develop an updated and more closely coordinated restoration plan. (more...)
- December 27, 2017
The remaining linemen, groundmen and restoration workers are expected to head to Puerto Rico on January 15. Working with PREPA, FEMA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the IMTs are focused on completing a full damage assessment of Puerto Rico's energy grid to develop an updated and more closely coordinated restoration plan. (more...)
Russian Federation claims U.S. training former ISIS fighters in Syria
- December 27, 2017
Russia's top military general is accusing US forces in Syria of setting up a special camp to train former operatives of the Islamic State terror group. Gerasimov said, "This is essentially ISIS". Russian Federation says the US base is illegal and that it and the area around it have become "a black hole" where militants operate unhindered. (more...)
- December 27, 2017
Russia's top military general is accusing US forces in Syria of setting up a special camp to train former operatives of the Islamic State terror group. Gerasimov said, "This is essentially ISIS". Russian Federation says the US base is illegal and that it and the area around it have become "a black hole" where militants operate unhindered. (more...)
Upstate New York hit by heavy snowfall
- December 27, 2017
Accumulation of an inch of less of lake-effect snow in LaPorte County was expected by afternoon. In parts of western NY south of Buffalo, storms off of Lake Erie have dumped 25 to 66 cm of snow, with up to another foot expected by Wednesday (local time). (more...)
- December 27, 2017
Accumulation of an inch of less of lake-effect snow in LaPorte County was expected by afternoon. In parts of western NY south of Buffalo, storms off of Lake Erie have dumped 25 to 66 cm of snow, with up to another foot expected by Wednesday (local time). (more...)
Wild Oats XI wins Sydney to Hobart in record time
- December 27, 2017
They finished in one day, eight hours, 48 minutes and 50 seconds, smashing the 1:13:31.20 record set by Perpetual Loyal, which has been renamed InfoTrack, last year. Wild Oats XI overtook LDV Comanche on the River Derwent with about five nautical miles to go after the pair had earlier flown neck-and-neck down Tasmania's east coast. (more...)
- December 27, 2017
They finished in one day, eight hours, 48 minutes and 50 seconds, smashing the 1:13:31.20 record set by Perpetual Loyal, which has been renamed InfoTrack, last year. Wild Oats XI overtook LDV Comanche on the River Derwent with about five nautical miles to go after the pair had earlier flown neck-and-neck down Tasmania's east coast. (more...)
Mysterious Fireball Streaked Across New England
- December 27, 2017
People across New England are talking about the fireball in the sky. The fireball was also captured on a webcam on Maine's Mount Agamenticus at about 5:52pm, WCVB5 reported . "These occur every day somewhere on the earth". Robin Kerr, the conservation coordinator, said of their lens, "Sometimes it'll capture an aurora". "It's rare. (more...)
- December 27, 2017
People across New England are talking about the fireball in the sky. The fireball was also captured on a webcam on Maine's Mount Agamenticus at about 5:52pm, WCVB5 reported . "These occur every day somewhere on the earth". Robin Kerr, the conservation coordinator, said of their lens, "Sometimes it'll capture an aurora". "It's rare. (more...)
Malegaon blast case: MCOCA charges against Sadhvi, Purohit go
- December 27, 2017
Seven accused have been partially discharged, while three accused - Pravin Takalke, Shyamlal Sahu and Shivnarayan Kalsangra - were fully discharged by the court. April 25, 2017: The Bombay High Court granted bail to Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur on a surety bond of Rs 5 lakh. Opening the doors for their release on bail, it further said that the trial court should decide their bail plea on merit and without applicability of MCOCA, preferably within one month. (more...)
- December 27, 2017
Seven accused have been partially discharged, while three accused - Pravin Takalke, Shyamlal Sahu and Shivnarayan Kalsangra - were fully discharged by the court. April 25, 2017: The Bombay High Court granted bail to Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur on a surety bond of Rs 5 lakh. Opening the doors for their release on bail, it further said that the trial court should decide their bail plea on merit and without applicability of MCOCA, preferably within one month. (more...)
Marouane Fellaini wants £170000-a-week to stay at Manchester United
- December 27, 2017
Fellaini can begin talks with clubs when the January transfer window opens on Monday and could leave for nothing when his current contract expires at the end of the season. "The coach is someone who respects the decisions of his players", said the player. "This is my 10th season in England. Except for the very first at Manchester, I only knew good times", Fellaini told Humo.be . (more...)
- December 27, 2017
Fellaini can begin talks with clubs when the January transfer window opens on Monday and could leave for nothing when his current contract expires at the end of the season. "The coach is someone who respects the decisions of his players", said the player. "This is my 10th season in England. Except for the very first at Manchester, I only knew good times", Fellaini told Humo.be . (more...)
Huge storm fuels snow emergency in United States town
- December 27, 2017
Total snow levels may reach up to 5 feet in the Tug Hill Plateau east of Lake Ontario and three feet in southwest NY, forecasters said. According to The Washington Post , Erie averages about 100 inches of snow per winter. It's asking residents to stay off streets until the snow stops and roads can reopen. "Although we have had snow, not like this, so people are not used to it". (more...)
- December 27, 2017
Total snow levels may reach up to 5 feet in the Tug Hill Plateau east of Lake Ontario and three feet in southwest NY, forecasters said. According to The Washington Post , Erie averages about 100 inches of snow per winter. It's asking residents to stay off streets until the snow stops and roads can reopen. "Although we have had snow, not like this, so people are not used to it". (more...)
Extreme Cold Warning In Effect
- December 27, 2017
In areas affected by the extreme cold warning , the cold conditions, coupled with the wind chill, increase the risk of frost bite and hypothermia, Environment Canada said. However, tonight wind chill values are again expected to be minus 30 or below. Environment Canada has issued a slew of extreme cold warnings across the country on Tuesday. (more...)
- December 27, 2017
In areas affected by the extreme cold warning , the cold conditions, coupled with the wind chill, increase the risk of frost bite and hypothermia, Environment Canada said. However, tonight wind chill values are again expected to be minus 30 or below. Environment Canada has issued a slew of extreme cold warnings across the country on Tuesday. (more...)
Egypt court convicts British female tourist of smuggling illegal painkillers
- December 27, 2017
Tramadol , an opioid pain medication, is banned in Egypt but is illegally distributed in the country as a heroin replacement. But the family said Ms Synclair went to the cells only to find that Plummer had already been transferred to a prison in Qena. (more...)
- December 27, 2017
Tramadol , an opioid pain medication, is banned in Egypt but is illegally distributed in the country as a heroin replacement. But the family said Ms Synclair went to the cells only to find that Plummer had already been transferred to a prison in Qena. (more...)
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