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Jacob Zuma's deputy expects 'speedy resolution' to power handover talks
- February 08, 2018
While a new date for the SONA had not been set, National Council of Provinces chairwoman Thandi Modise said they were looking to schedule it before the budget is tabled on February 21 - a date which Parliament has said it would not move because of the effect it could have on the markets. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
While a new date for the SONA had not been set, National Council of Provinces chairwoman Thandi Modise said they were looking to schedule it before the budget is tabled on February 21 - a date which Parliament has said it would not move because of the effect it could have on the markets. (more...)
Winter Olympics: 60 Russians make last-minute appeals to CAS for participation
- February 08, 2018
The comments, carried by the state-run Korean Central News Agency ( KCNA ), were reportedly issued in response to "rambling" remarks by USA officials. It wasn't clear if Kim Jong Un spoke during the event, as he has on previous prominent national events. "Invasive forces can not infringe upon or harass the republic's sacred dignity and autonomy even by 0.001 millimeters", said Kim, describing the parade as an opportunity to show North Korea's emergence as the "world's military power". (more...)
- February 08, 2018
The comments, carried by the state-run Korean Central News Agency ( KCNA ), were reportedly issued in response to "rambling" remarks by USA officials. It wasn't clear if Kim Jong Un spoke during the event, as he has on previous prominent national events. "Invasive forces can not infringe upon or harass the republic's sacred dignity and autonomy even by 0.001 millimeters", said Kim, describing the parade as an opportunity to show North Korea's emergence as the "world's military power". (more...)
Toys R Us closing sales could start soon
- February 08, 2018
Liquidation sales are starting today at Toys R Us and Babies R Us stores slated for closure, including six in the Chicago area, but the list includes fewer locations than the toy chain initially sought court approval to shutter. "The reinvention of our brands requires that we make tough decisions about our priorities and focus", Chairman and CEO David Brandon wrote in a memolast month. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
Liquidation sales are starting today at Toys R Us and Babies R Us stores slated for closure, including six in the Chicago area, but the list includes fewer locations than the toy chain initially sought court approval to shutter. "The reinvention of our brands requires that we make tough decisions about our priorities and focus", Chairman and CEO David Brandon wrote in a memolast month. (more...)
Bermuda repeals same-sex marriage in world first
- February 08, 2018
Under the guise of passing domestic partnership benefits, the new law strips loving same-sex Bermudan couples of the right to marry. The island-technically still a self-governing British territory-legalized gay marriage previous year in a Supreme Court ruling, but the right was rolled back after legislation passed Bermuda's Senate and House of Assembly by wide margins, the Guardian reports. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
Under the guise of passing domestic partnership benefits, the new law strips loving same-sex Bermudan couples of the right to marry. The island-technically still a self-governing British territory-legalized gay marriage previous year in a Supreme Court ruling, but the right was rolled back after legislation passed Bermuda's Senate and House of Assembly by wide margins, the Guardian reports. (more...)
Sheriff's deputy allegedly robs bank at gunpoint in North Carolina
- February 08, 2018
According to media reports, a man, believed to be Athey, walked into an F&M Bank in Rockwell and demanded cash. He drove off in a silver Mustang, but authorities caught up about five minutes later. "His employment with our agency gave no indications of this type of behavior". He was taken into custody at the Rowan County Sheriff's Office. "They're not going to be employed with me if they do". (more...)
- February 08, 2018
According to media reports, a man, believed to be Athey, walked into an F&M Bank in Rockwell and demanded cash. He drove off in a silver Mustang, but authorities caught up about five minutes later. "His employment with our agency gave no indications of this type of behavior". He was taken into custody at the Rowan County Sheriff's Office. "They're not going to be employed with me if they do". (more...)
Key Trump aide quits as ex-wives allege abuse
- February 08, 2018
A part of his statement reads, "These outrageous allegations are simply false". Outside, questions swirled about who knew what, when. Colby Holdernes, a former wife of Porter, told the Daily Mail that the man had tried to strangle her and had stumbled her during their marriage. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
A part of his statement reads, "These outrageous allegations are simply false". Outside, questions swirled about who knew what, when. Colby Holdernes, a former wife of Porter, told the Daily Mail that the man had tried to strangle her and had stumbled her during their marriage. (more...)
Clippers, Cavs could involve third team in DeAndre Jordan trade
- February 08, 2018
A third team could potentially help with that. It looks like a certain Cavs player was hoping to dish out some comedic relief Tuesday (Feb. 6), as Tom Withers of The Associated Press asked an unnamed player about recent headlines regarding a potential trade for L.A. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
A third team could potentially help with that. It looks like a certain Cavs player was hoping to dish out some comedic relief Tuesday (Feb. 6), as Tom Withers of The Associated Press asked an unnamed player about recent headlines regarding a potential trade for L.A. (more...)
19-Year-Old Woman Gouges Out Own Eyeballs Outside South Carolina Church
- February 08, 2018
Responding paramedics would be greeted by the macabre sight of the 19 year old teen holding both her eyes in her hands, all the while vehemently resisting any overtures for assistance. Eventually the woman was put on a stretcher and loaded into a medical helicopter. The church held a debriefing in order to help them cope with it. "Obviously something has altered her mind for her to cause this much harm to herself, predicting that she was probably on some kind of insane cocktail of ... (more...)
- February 08, 2018
Responding paramedics would be greeted by the macabre sight of the 19 year old teen holding both her eyes in her hands, all the while vehemently resisting any overtures for assistance. Eventually the woman was put on a stretcher and loaded into a medical helicopter. The church held a debriefing in order to help them cope with it. "Obviously something has altered her mind for her to cause this much harm to herself, predicting that she was probably on some kind of insane cocktail of ... (more...)
US Senate agrees two-year $300bn budget deal
- February 08, 2018
The government faces the prospect of another partial shutdown later this week if Congress doesn't pass new legislation before Friday. "Even though I think there's an intention to take up the issue, I want that intention to be clearly and unequivocally expressed". (more...)
- February 08, 2018
The government faces the prospect of another partial shutdown later this week if Congress doesn't pass new legislation before Friday. "Even though I think there's an intention to take up the issue, I want that intention to be clearly and unequivocally expressed". (more...)
Senate leaders agree to 2-year spending deal worth $400B
- February 08, 2018
The program gave a deportation reprieve to young illegal immigrants who came to the U.S.as children. He added that the accord includes a sizable disaster relief package that will help Puerto Rico, Florida and Texas recover from Hurricanes Maria, Irma and Harvey a year ago. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
The program gave a deportation reprieve to young illegal immigrants who came to the U.S.as children. He added that the accord includes a sizable disaster relief package that will help Puerto Rico, Florida and Texas recover from Hurricanes Maria, Irma and Harvey a year ago. (more...)
ICC prosecutor seeks PH gov't cooperation on crimes examination
- February 08, 2018
But Roque dismissed the ICC process as "a waste of time", and argued that the Philippines' war on drugs can not be considered as a "crime against humanity", because it is a "legitimate police operation" to protect the state. Mr Trillanes said the examination "should jolt Duterte into realising that he is not above the law". "Obviously, there's been concerted public-relations initiative against the President". (more...)
- February 08, 2018
But Roque dismissed the ICC process as "a waste of time", and argued that the Philippines' war on drugs can not be considered as a "crime against humanity", because it is a "legitimate police operation" to protect the state. Mr Trillanes said the examination "should jolt Duterte into realising that he is not above the law". "Obviously, there's been concerted public-relations initiative against the President". (more...)
US Border Patrol agent died of head injuries, autopsy says
- February 08, 2018
Then late Wednesday, Emmerson Buie Jr. special agent in charge of the FBI's El Paso office, which led the investigation, released a blockbuster statement: "To date none of the more than 650 interviews completed, locations searched, or evidence collected and analyzed have produced evidence that would support the existence of a scuffle, altercation, or attack on November 18, 2017". (more...)
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- February 08, 2018
Then late Wednesday, Emmerson Buie Jr. special agent in charge of the FBI's El Paso office, which led the investigation, released a blockbuster statement: "To date none of the more than 650 interviews completed, locations searched, or evidence collected and analyzed have produced evidence that would support the existence of a scuffle, altercation, or attack on November 18, 2017". (more...)
Weather warning for Largs and North Ayrshire
- February 08, 2018
MET Eireann have issued a fresh update on a new snow-ice warning for Ireland this morning. Emergency services warned of treacherous conditions on roads, with South Western Ambulance Service reporting several accidents due to ice and Northumbria Police attending a three-car crash in Gateshead, where the roads were "extremely icy". (more...)
- February 08, 2018
MET Eireann have issued a fresh update on a new snow-ice warning for Ireland this morning. Emergency services warned of treacherous conditions on roads, with South Western Ambulance Service reporting several accidents due to ice and Northumbria Police attending a three-car crash in Gateshead, where the roads were "extremely icy". (more...)
France Says Turkey, Iran Violating International Law in Syria
- February 08, 2018
It was the first time a Russian jet was shot down over Syria since Russia launched its air campaign on Assad's behalf. "Medical crews and the civil defense evacuated all patients before the last strike, which completely destroyed the hospital and put it out of service", Al Ahmed said. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
It was the first time a Russian jet was shot down over Syria since Russia launched its air campaign on Assad's behalf. "Medical crews and the civil defense evacuated all patients before the last strike, which completely destroyed the hospital and put it out of service", Al Ahmed said. (more...)
Fifteen Russians who had life bans lifted are barred from Winter Olympics
- February 08, 2018
The Kremlin argued the CAS decision meant the 15 should be treated as clean. "If we need more time, perhaps it will be Friday morning". "We're convinced that the ruling has proved that such suspicions had no grounds". "This was an unprecedented attack on the integrity of the Olympic Games and sport", IOC President Thomas Bach said in a statement . "We are still looking into this issue. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
The Kremlin argued the CAS decision meant the 15 should be treated as clean. "If we need more time, perhaps it will be Friday morning". "We're convinced that the ruling has proved that such suspicions had no grounds". "This was an unprecedented attack on the integrity of the Olympic Games and sport", IOC President Thomas Bach said in a statement . "We are still looking into this issue. (more...)
Lashkar militant's escape: Jail superintendent suspended, five 'facilitators' arrested
- February 08, 2018
His escape, said state police chief SP Vaid, had been carefully planned with active collaboration from inside the jail. Khan, a resident of Pulwama, is alleged to have provided his auto for further transportation of Jhatt out of the city, police said. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
His escape, said state police chief SP Vaid, had been carefully planned with active collaboration from inside the jail. Khan, a resident of Pulwama, is alleged to have provided his auto for further transportation of Jhatt out of the city, police said. (more...)
Clinton Associates Fed Info to File Writer Steele, Grassley-Graham Memo Says
- February 08, 2018
Grassley and Graham reminded Wray and Rosenstein that Fusion GPS paid for Steele's dossier efforts "on behalf of the Democratic National Committee and the Clinton campaign" - which meant the dossier was opposition research. Steele is also the individual who produced a dossier that was used to support an application for a warrant to engage in electronic surveillance of Carter Page, a suspected foreign agent (wittingly or unwittingly) of the Russian government who was also working as an unpaid ... (more...)
- February 08, 2018
Grassley and Graham reminded Wray and Rosenstein that Fusion GPS paid for Steele's dossier efforts "on behalf of the Democratic National Committee and the Clinton campaign" - which meant the dossier was opposition research. Steele is also the individual who produced a dossier that was used to support an application for a warrant to engage in electronic surveillance of Carter Page, a suspected foreign agent (wittingly or unwittingly) of the Russian government who was also working as an unpaid ... (more...)
Don't let North Korea 'hijack' Games
- February 08, 2018
The VP said the goal of his trip is to ensure the North can not "hijack" the Games, and his schedule includes symbolic events created to highlight North Korea's human rights abuses and nuclear programme. "After the competition, I am open to meeting him and having an open conversation but I have been focused on the competition and waiting 28 years to be here", he said. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
The VP said the goal of his trip is to ensure the North can not "hijack" the Games, and his schedule includes symbolic events created to highlight North Korea's human rights abuses and nuclear programme. "After the competition, I am open to meeting him and having an open conversation but I have been focused on the competition and waiting 28 years to be here", he said. (more...)
Washington day care accused of waxing toddlers' eyebrows without permission
- February 08, 2018
Columbia Basin College (CBC) was made aware that the Boys and Girls Club of Benton and Franklin counties is investigating a complaint regarding its staff at its childcare center operated for the Pasco School District on the campus of CBC. 'I think it's a scratch but as soon as a get home I get a closer look these WOMEN chose to WAX MY DAUGHTER'S uni brow'. Nobody seemed to take her concerns seriously and some even laughed, she said. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
Columbia Basin College (CBC) was made aware that the Boys and Girls Club of Benton and Franklin counties is investigating a complaint regarding its staff at its childcare center operated for the Pasco School District on the campus of CBC. 'I think it's a scratch but as soon as a get home I get a closer look these WOMEN chose to WAX MY DAUGHTER'S uni brow'. Nobody seemed to take her concerns seriously and some even laughed, she said. (more...)
Balloon Crashes in Yarra Ranges
- February 08, 2018
Authorities would not confirm how many people were on board when the balloon made the landing. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau said it was interviewing the pilot and witnesses to determine the cause of the crash. Six of the seven patients suffered back injuries and are aged over 50. "I was driving past that way heading to Wodonga". Footage from the scene showed the balloon's basket on its side, with passengers being attended to on stretchers. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
Authorities would not confirm how many people were on board when the balloon made the landing. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau said it was interviewing the pilot and witnesses to determine the cause of the crash. Six of the seven patients suffered back injuries and are aged over 50. "I was driving past that way heading to Wodonga". Footage from the scene showed the balloon's basket on its side, with passengers being attended to on stretchers. (more...)
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