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Blast at funeral in eastern Afghanistan kills 15
- December 31, 2017
Earlier this week, a blast claimed by the IS killed 41 people in a Shiite cultural center in Kabul . The explosion happened during the funeral ceremony for a former governor of Haska Mina district who died recently of natural causes, a statement from the governor's office said. (more...)
- December 31, 2017
Earlier this week, a blast claimed by the IS killed 41 people in a Shiite cultural center in Kabul . The explosion happened during the funeral ceremony for a former governor of Haska Mina district who died recently of natural causes, a statement from the governor's office said. (more...)
Pakistan, India NSAs met in Bangkok on Dec 26: Indian media
- December 31, 2017
Official Indian sources refused to comment on the subject. As Pakistan's NSA is a retired Lt General, Rawalpindi-based General Headquarters (GHQ) of the Pakistan Army was also kept informed of Tuesday's meeting between the two NSAs. Januja had recently said at an event that the stability of the South Asian region hangs in a delicate balance and the possibility of a nuclear war can not be ruled out. (more...)
- December 31, 2017
Official Indian sources refused to comment on the subject. As Pakistan's NSA is a retired Lt General, Rawalpindi-based General Headquarters (GHQ) of the Pakistan Army was also kept informed of Tuesday's meeting between the two NSAs. Januja had recently said at an event that the stability of the South Asian region hangs in a delicate balance and the possibility of a nuclear war can not be ruled out. (more...)
Cairo church gunman walked off after killing
- December 31, 2017
Trump has promised to make protecting beleaguered Christian communities overseas a priority for his administration. The attacker tried to break through security barriers around the church, which were put in place in anticipation of potential attacks leading up to Coptic Christmas on January 7. (more...)
- December 31, 2017
Trump has promised to make protecting beleaguered Christian communities overseas a priority for his administration. The attacker tried to break through security barriers around the church, which were put in place in anticipation of potential attacks leading up to Coptic Christmas on January 7. (more...)
Code Red Alert Issued After Report Of 'Multiple Deputies Down'
- December 31, 2017
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office says there are "multiple deputies down" following a shots fired call on Sunday morning. Residents in the vicinity were advised to stay inside and avoid exterior walls and windows. It said multiple deputies were injured but did not give their conditions. Deputies are warning the public to avoid the area. A code red was issued for the affected area. (more...)
- December 31, 2017
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office says there are "multiple deputies down" following a shots fired call on Sunday morning. Residents in the vicinity were advised to stay inside and avoid exterior walls and windows. It said multiple deputies were injured but did not give their conditions. Deputies are warning the public to avoid the area. A code red was issued for the affected area. (more...)
Man Arrested With Guns, Ammo in Houston Hotel Room
- December 31, 2017
Sunday when his attempts to subdue the man failed. Police searched the man's hotel room and found several guns, according to KTRK-TV. He immediately called for back up. He refused and continued to be belligerent, Cintillas said. Thousands of balloons are being inflated for one of Houston's most memorable New Year's Eve parties. (more...)
- December 31, 2017
Sunday when his attempts to subdue the man failed. Police searched the man's hotel room and found several guns, according to KTRK-TV. He immediately called for back up. He refused and continued to be belligerent, Cintillas said. Thousands of balloons are being inflated for one of Houston's most memorable New Year's Eve parties. (more...)
Mariah Carey Dick Clark Productions Says ... Give Her The Chair!!
- December 31, 2017
The entertainer will be performing on Dick Clark's Rockin' New Year's Eve with Ryan Seacrest show and one of the songs she is singing is "Hero", according to TMZ . There will be, as per usual, another part of New Year's Rockin' Eve that takes place from the West Coast featuring a wide array of pre-taped performances. (more...)
- December 31, 2017
The entertainer will be performing on Dick Clark's Rockin' New Year's Eve with Ryan Seacrest show and one of the songs she is singing is "Hero", according to TMZ . There will be, as per usual, another part of New Year's Rockin' Eve that takes place from the West Coast featuring a wide array of pre-taped performances. (more...)
Florida minimum wage set to rise Monday
- December 31, 2017
As of Monday, January 1st, minimum-wage workers throughout the state will start to see a slight increase in their paychecks. The change precedes another increase in 2019 when the hourly wage will increase to $15. The increase is part of several labour reforms announced by the government earlier this year, including requirements that employers pay part-time, casual and temporary employees the same rate as full-time employees for the same job. (more...)
- December 31, 2017
As of Monday, January 1st, minimum-wage workers throughout the state will start to see a slight increase in their paychecks. The change precedes another increase in 2019 when the hourly wage will increase to $15. The increase is part of several labour reforms announced by the government earlier this year, including requirements that employers pay part-time, casual and temporary employees the same rate as full-time employees for the same job. (more...)
Two arrested for killings of four in Troy
- December 31, 2017
Both men plead not guilty to the homicide. Both men face one count of first-degree murder and four counts of second-degree murder; they could spend the rest of their lives in prison. Isaiah, who was away in MA, said he was scared that the suspects were "coming for [him] next". "I fell down to the ground right in the bathroom and cried thinking who would've done this?" A local Albany newspaper reported , John Tedesco, Troy Police Chief said one of the defendants knew one of the victims. (more...)
- December 31, 2017
Both men plead not guilty to the homicide. Both men face one count of first-degree murder and four counts of second-degree murder; they could spend the rest of their lives in prison. Isaiah, who was away in MA, said he was scared that the suspects were "coming for [him] next". "I fell down to the ground right in the bathroom and cried thinking who would've done this?" A local Albany newspaper reported , John Tedesco, Troy Police Chief said one of the defendants knew one of the victims. (more...)
Doug Jones certified victor in Alabama despite Moore lawsuit
- December 31, 2017
The former Alabama supreme court judge's legal case, filed late on Wednesday, alleged that there were voting irregularities in 20 precincts, which amounted to "systemic election fraud". The complaint also included an affidavit from Judge Roy Moore stating that he successfully completed a polygraph test confirming the representations of misconduct made against him during the campaign are completely false. (more...)
- December 31, 2017
The former Alabama supreme court judge's legal case, filed late on Wednesday, alleged that there were voting irregularities in 20 precincts, which amounted to "systemic election fraud". The complaint also included an affidavit from Judge Roy Moore stating that he successfully completed a polygraph test confirming the representations of misconduct made against him during the campaign are completely false. (more...)
6 die in NSW seaplane crash
- December 31, 2017
As rescue divers from Marine Rescue NSW continue to search the scene, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter has reportedly spotted debris and an oil slick on the water. The Westpac Lifesaver Rescue helicopter was called in but has now left the scene. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has announced it will investigate the incident. (more...)
- December 31, 2017
As rescue divers from Marine Rescue NSW continue to search the scene, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter has reportedly spotted debris and an oil slick on the water. The Westpac Lifesaver Rescue helicopter was called in but has now left the scene. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has announced it will investigate the incident. (more...)
Seoul seizes Panama vessel for alleged N. Korea ties
- December 31, 2017
They formally seized the Winmore in late December after the Security Council passed a new resolution requiring the detention of vessels involved in North Korean sanctions violations. The report mentioned that China , one of the five permanent U.N. Security Council members with veto power, agreed only to the ban on the four North Korean vessels: Ul Ji Bong 6, Rung Ra 2, Sam Jong 2 and Rye Song Gang 1 . (more...)
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- December 31, 2017
They formally seized the Winmore in late December after the Security Council passed a new resolution requiring the detention of vessels involved in North Korean sanctions violations. The report mentioned that China , one of the five permanent U.N. Security Council members with veto power, agreed only to the ban on the four North Korean vessels: Ul Ji Bong 6, Rung Ra 2, Sam Jong 2 and Rye Song Gang 1 . (more...)
PM Modi addresses his last 'Mann ki Baat' for the year 2017
- December 31, 2017
In the 39th edition of the Mann Ki Baat programme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared his thoughts with a focus on young India and the need to blur the religious boundaries to unite for a better India. The PM said that "Swachh Survekshan 2018" will be carried out from January 4 to March 10 next year to evaluate the cleanliness of India's urban areas. (more...)
- December 31, 2017
In the 39th edition of the Mann Ki Baat programme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared his thoughts with a focus on young India and the need to blur the religious boundaries to unite for a better India. The PM said that "Swachh Survekshan 2018" will be carried out from January 4 to March 10 next year to evaluate the cleanliness of India's urban areas. (more...)
Meghan Markle's half-sister tweets annoyed response to Prince Harry
- December 31, 2017
No one was estranged, she was just too busy. Meghan Markle's estranged half-sister has taken to Twitter to respond to Prince Harry's remark that the British royals are the family Meghan "never had". She told the publication that she didn't feel a separation from her until she was in a wheelchair. Ms Markle , 36, said she chews her nails when she is stressed, especially on turbulent flights. (more...)
- December 31, 2017
No one was estranged, she was just too busy. Meghan Markle's estranged half-sister has taken to Twitter to respond to Prince Harry's remark that the British royals are the family Meghan "never had". She told the publication that she didn't feel a separation from her until she was in a wheelchair. Ms Markle , 36, said she chews her nails when she is stressed, especially on turbulent flights. (more...)
GOP leaders say VA Democrats trying to 'litigate' victory
- December 31, 2017
The chairman of the state Board of Elections tweeted that the board will draw the name of the victor of the 94th House of Delegates election on January 4, unless a three-judge panel on makes a decision on the case first. David Yancey won by 10 votes. Republican leaders in the state also rebuked Simonds' legal challenge, arguing that Democrats are trying to delay the outcome while accusing them of deliberately trying to make it hard for the House to get down to business in the new year. (more...)
- December 31, 2017
The chairman of the state Board of Elections tweeted that the board will draw the name of the victor of the 94th House of Delegates election on January 4, unless a three-judge panel on makes a decision on the case first. David Yancey won by 10 votes. Republican leaders in the state also rebuked Simonds' legal challenge, arguing that Democrats are trying to delay the outcome while accusing them of deliberately trying to make it hard for the House to get down to business in the new year. (more...)
Indian troops killed, 3 injured in Pulwama attack
- December 31, 2017
One Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper was killed and three others injured on Sunday after militants attacked a training camp near the Srinagar-Jammu highway, authorities said. Two jawans have reportedly been injured in the gun battle. The wounded paramilitary troopers were rushed to hospital and contingents of army and police have rushed to the camp to take on militants there. (more...)
- December 31, 2017
One Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper was killed and three others injured on Sunday after militants attacked a training camp near the Srinagar-Jammu highway, authorities said. Two jawans have reportedly been injured in the gun battle. The wounded paramilitary troopers were rushed to hospital and contingents of army and police have rushed to the camp to take on militants there. (more...)
Greece 'appalled' by attack on Coptic church in Egypt
- December 31, 2017
Ten people were killed and eight others injured in a terrorist attack on a church in Egypt's capital on Friday, the Government said. Officials said one gunman was shot dead shortly after the attack. Two gunmen opened fired outside the Marmina Coptic Orthodox church in Helwan, a neighborhood in south Cairo , Khaled Megahed told reporters. They say the exchange of fire also injured three other people. (more...)
- December 31, 2017
Ten people were killed and eight others injured in a terrorist attack on a church in Egypt's capital on Friday, the Government said. Officials said one gunman was shot dead shortly after the attack. Two gunmen opened fired outside the Marmina Coptic Orthodox church in Helwan, a neighborhood in south Cairo , Khaled Megahed told reporters. They say the exchange of fire also injured three other people. (more...)
Saint Petersburg supermarket attack suspect arrested
- December 31, 2017
Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov would not say what made authorities to disclose the attack an activity of terrorism. Investigators revealed that the device comprised 200 grams (7 ounces) of explosives and was equipped with shrapnel to create more destruction. (more...)
- December 31, 2017
Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov would not say what made authorities to disclose the attack an activity of terrorism. Investigators revealed that the device comprised 200 grams (7 ounces) of explosives and was equipped with shrapnel to create more destruction. (more...)
Oyintiloye Urges Youths to Learn Persistence — George Weah's Victory
- December 31, 2017
The US also offered its congratulations to Weah and to "the people of Liberia on the successful conclusion" of the election, which it said , "represents a major milestone for Liberia's democracy". The expectations are high especially among young Liberians, his support base, for job creation and poverty reduction. In addition to corruption, Liberia faces problems with electricity and a health care system decimated by the Ebola outbreak. (more...)
- December 31, 2017
The US also offered its congratulations to Weah and to "the people of Liberia on the successful conclusion" of the election, which it said , "represents a major milestone for Liberia's democracy". The expectations are high especially among young Liberians, his support base, for job creation and poverty reduction. In addition to corruption, Liberia faces problems with electricity and a health care system decimated by the Ebola outbreak. (more...)
Trump's denial of Russian Federation collusion 'rotten at core — Blumenthal
- December 31, 2017
Trump has repeatedly said there was "no collusion" between his campaign and Russian Federation. In May 2016, Papadopoulos allegedly revealed to Australian diplomat Alexander Downer that Russian officials were shopping possible damaging information on Clinton, likely implying that Russian officials were offering the information to the Trump campaign, the Times reported . (more...)
- December 31, 2017
Trump has repeatedly said there was "no collusion" between his campaign and Russian Federation. In May 2016, Papadopoulos allegedly revealed to Australian diplomat Alexander Downer that Russian officials were shopping possible damaging information on Clinton, likely implying that Russian officials were offering the information to the Trump campaign, the Times reported . (more...)
Nawaz's 'Saudi visit plan' talk of the town
- December 31, 2017
He said the Sharif brothers had good relations with Saudi Arabia since they spent eight years in the kingdom during the period of exile. Firing a broadside at former Premier Nawaz Sharif, the cleric said the former premier's lifelong deeds led to his disqualification. (more...)
- December 31, 2017
He said the Sharif brothers had good relations with Saudi Arabia since they spent eight years in the kingdom during the period of exile. Firing a broadside at former Premier Nawaz Sharif, the cleric said the former premier's lifelong deeds led to his disqualification. (more...)
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