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S.Korea warns of possible N.Korean assassination squads
- August 22, 2016
NORTH Korea yesterday demanded the repatriation of a dozen restaurant workers who jointly fled to South Korea, a day after blasting Seoul over a separate high-profile defection. His defection comes amid a string of similar North Korean defections, including 12 waitresses who worked at a restaurant in China and defected to South Korea. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
NORTH Korea yesterday demanded the repatriation of a dozen restaurant workers who jointly fled to South Korea, a day after blasting Seoul over a separate high-profile defection. His defection comes amid a string of similar North Korean defections, including 12 waitresses who worked at a restaurant in China and defected to South Korea. (more...)
United States expands travel warning to southern Florida over Zika virus
- August 22, 2016
But lawmakers left Washington in mid-July for a seven-week recess without approving any of the money. Republicans angered Democrats by adding a provision to a $1.1 billion take-it-or-leave-it measure that would have blocked Planned Parenthood clinics in Puerto Rico from receiving money. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
But lawmakers left Washington in mid-July for a seven-week recess without approving any of the money. Republicans angered Democrats by adding a provision to a $1.1 billion take-it-or-leave-it measure that would have blocked Planned Parenthood clinics in Puerto Rico from receiving money. (more...)
Crews Working On South Beach After Confirmed Zika Cases
- August 22, 2016
To underscore that Florida has become the latest "ground zero" in the USA mainland battle against the mosquito-borne virus, Republican Gov. Rick Scott announced Friday that there have been five new cases identified in Miami Beach, some involving tourists - while the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning Friday that pregnant women should stay out the region. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
To underscore that Florida has become the latest "ground zero" in the USA mainland battle against the mosquito-borne virus, Republican Gov. Rick Scott announced Friday that there have been five new cases identified in Miami Beach, some involving tourists - while the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning Friday that pregnant women should stay out the region. (more...)
Ryan Lochte on Rio Incident: 'I Over-Exaggerated That Story
- August 22, 2016
Rather, they alleged that the Olympians vandalized a bathroom at a gas station and were confronted by armed security guards. "That's why I'm taking full responsibility for it", he told NBC News' Matt Lauer in a clip posted online Saturday. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
Rather, they alleged that the Olympians vandalized a bathroom at a gas station and were confronted by armed security guards. "That's why I'm taking full responsibility for it", he told NBC News' Matt Lauer in a clip posted online Saturday. (more...)
US cuts advisers to air war in Yemen
- August 22, 2016
Shortly afterwards, bombs were reported to have been dropped nearby by planes of the Saudi-led coalition backing the internationally recognised government. Protesters chanted slogans in favour of a new council appointed by the rebels and their allies to run the country. MSF made a decision to withdraw staff from six hospitals in Yemen after 19 people died in an air raid last Monday on a hospital supported by the medical charity in the rebel-held northern province of Hajja. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
Shortly afterwards, bombs were reported to have been dropped nearby by planes of the Saudi-led coalition backing the internationally recognised government. Protesters chanted slogans in favour of a new council appointed by the rebels and their allies to run the country. MSF made a decision to withdraw staff from six hospitals in Yemen after 19 people died in an air raid last Monday on a hospital supported by the medical charity in the rebel-held northern province of Hajja. (more...)
US pulls back intelligence advisers from Saudi-led air war in Yemen
- August 22, 2016
Yemen's war pits troops and militiamen loyal to the government, backed by a Saudi-led coalition, against the Shiite rebels and Saleh loyalists. That number is down from about 45, in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, at its peak. Large numbers of Yemenis have taken part in a demonstration in the capital Sanaa in support of Houthi rebels and their allies, who control the city, APA reports quoting BBC. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
Yemen's war pits troops and militiamen loyal to the government, backed by a Saudi-led coalition, against the Shiite rebels and Saleh loyalists. That number is down from about 45, in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, at its peak. Large numbers of Yemenis have taken part in a demonstration in the capital Sanaa in support of Houthi rebels and their allies, who control the city, APA reports quoting BBC. (more...)
Turkey academics sought in post-coup crackdown
- August 22, 2016
Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag said in a series of messages on Twitter that the release was "not an amnesty" and the convicts were not being pardoned but released on parole. More than 5,000 civil servants have been dismissed and nearly 80,000 others suspended, he said in an interview with TRT public television. Under another move, the TIB telecoms authority will be closed. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag said in a series of messages on Twitter that the release was "not an amnesty" and the convicts were not being pardoned but released on parole. More than 5,000 civil servants have been dismissed and nearly 80,000 others suspended, he said in an interview with TRT public television. Under another move, the TIB telecoms authority will be closed. (more...)
London night tube: it's not just clubbers who can expect to gain
- August 22, 2016
With London being one of the top city destinations in the world, attracting close to 18.4 million worldwide visitors past year according to Euromonitor global; the introduction of the Night Tube is likely to deliver more opportunities for the city, one of its analysts told CNBC. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
With London being one of the top city destinations in the world, attracting close to 18.4 million worldwide visitors past year according to Euromonitor global; the introduction of the Night Tube is likely to deliver more opportunities for the city, one of its analysts told CNBC. (more...)
North Korea Launches Netflix-like Streaming Service - With Five Channels
- August 22, 2016
North Korea has long denounced the joint military drill as a rehearsal for a northward invasion, a charge denied by Seoul and Washington. "The nuclear warmongers should bear in mind that if they show the slightest sign of aggression on the inviolable land, seas and air where the sovereignty of the DPRK is exercised, it would turn the stronghold of provocation into a heap of ashes through Korean-style preemptive nuclear strike", the KPA said a statement carried by the Korean Central News ... (more...)
- August 22, 2016
North Korea has long denounced the joint military drill as a rehearsal for a northward invasion, a charge denied by Seoul and Washington. "The nuclear warmongers should bear in mind that if they show the slightest sign of aggression on the inviolable land, seas and air where the sovereignty of the DPRK is exercised, it would turn the stronghold of provocation into a heap of ashes through Korean-style preemptive nuclear strike", the KPA said a statement carried by the Korean Central News ... (more...)
Tillman, Orioles knocked around in 12-2 loss to Astros
- August 22, 2016
Red Sox 10, Tigers 2: David Ortiz homered, and Rick Porcello (17-3) pitched seven strong innings. "That's the big positive coming out of this - probably the only positive you can find". Brewers starter Zach Davies (9-6) suffered his second straight loss after giving up seven runs in a four-inning outing. Manny Machado belts one of four Orioles home runs in the first inning - all before recording an out - a historic first in major league baseball. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
Red Sox 10, Tigers 2: David Ortiz homered, and Rick Porcello (17-3) pitched seven strong innings. "That's the big positive coming out of this - probably the only positive you can find". Brewers starter Zach Davies (9-6) suffered his second straight loss after giving up seven runs in a four-inning outing. Manny Machado belts one of four Orioles home runs in the first inning - all before recording an out - a historic first in major league baseball. (more...)
Mississippi man confesses to mass murder
- August 22, 2016
Authorities said the suspect, Derrick Dearman, used "multiple weapons" in the killings. The Sheriff's statement said the murder victims are: Robert Lee Brown, 26; Justin Kaleb Reed, 23; Joseph Adam Turner, 26; Shannon Melissa Randall, 35; and Chelsea Marie Reed, 22, who the statement said was five months pregnant. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
Authorities said the suspect, Derrick Dearman, used "multiple weapons" in the killings. The Sheriff's statement said the murder victims are: Robert Lee Brown, 26; Justin Kaleb Reed, 23; Joseph Adam Turner, 26; Shannon Melissa Randall, 35; and Chelsea Marie Reed, 22, who the statement said was five months pregnant. (more...)
Dead After Airstrikes Hit 'Doctors Without Borders' Hospital in Yemen
- August 22, 2016
The Saudi-led coalition bombing rebels in Yemen launched a probe on Tuesday following global condemnation of an air raid that Doctors Without Borders said killed 11 people at a hospital it supports. The coalition has been battling Iran-backed rebels since March 2015 in support of Yemen's government. Earlier this month, the coalition acknowledged "shortcomings" in two out of eight cases it has investigated of UN-condemned air strikes on civilian targets in Yemen . (more...)
- August 22, 2016
The Saudi-led coalition bombing rebels in Yemen launched a probe on Tuesday following global condemnation of an air raid that Doctors Without Borders said killed 11 people at a hospital it supports. The coalition has been battling Iran-backed rebels since March 2015 in support of Yemen's government. Earlier this month, the coalition acknowledged "shortcomings" in two out of eight cases it has investigated of UN-condemned air strikes on civilian targets in Yemen . (more...)
'Why bother': Sanders' wife defends decision not to disclose personal finances
- August 22, 2016
Now that Sanders' second extension has expired, spokesman Michael Briggs confirmed to the center "that the senator won't file a presidential campaign personal financial disclosure after all". "Beyond his Senate salary, Sanders himself draws a small pension from the government of Burlington, Vermont, where he once served as mayor", the reporter noted. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
Now that Sanders' second extension has expired, spokesman Michael Briggs confirmed to the center "that the senator won't file a presidential campaign personal financial disclosure after all". "Beyond his Senate salary, Sanders himself draws a small pension from the government of Burlington, Vermont, where he once served as mayor", the reporter noted. (more...)
Semenya qualifies for Rio Olympics 800m final
- August 22, 2016
Gold is finally within Caster Semenya's grasp. "I think she was born the way she was born, and it's up to us to figure out how to regulate it and make it as fair as possible for everyone". "I have daughters. I know how I would feel if this was being played out the way that some people have tried to play this out". And when the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) restrictions illegal, Semenya was free to compete in her natural ... (more...)
- August 22, 2016
Gold is finally within Caster Semenya's grasp. "I think she was born the way she was born, and it's up to us to figure out how to regulate it and make it as fair as possible for everyone". "I have daughters. I know how I would feel if this was being played out the way that some people have tried to play this out". And when the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) restrictions illegal, Semenya was free to compete in her natural ... (more...)
Turkish Officials Say At Least 50 Killed, Scores Injured In Wedding Bombing
- August 22, 2016
It said in a statement that it was "quite significant" that the attack, which it also blamed on IS, came hours after the Kurdistan Communities Union, a militant organization that includes the PKK, announced plans to try to negotiate to end a three-decade conflict between Kurdish militants and the Turkish government. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
It said in a statement that it was "quite significant" that the attack, which it also blamed on IS, came hours after the Kurdistan Communities Union, a militant organization that includes the PKK, announced plans to try to negotiate to end a three-decade conflict between Kurdish militants and the Turkish government. (more...)
Los Alamitos Congratulates Team USA Women's Water Polo on Gold
- August 22, 2016
The scene after the final was the top of an emotional roller coaster for Krikorian, who rushed home before the United States' first game to be with his family after the sudden death of his brother Blake, 49, a former water polo player at UCLA and beloved Silicon Valley entrepreneur. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
The scene after the final was the top of an emotional roller coaster for Krikorian, who rushed home before the United States' first game to be with his family after the sudden death of his brother Blake, 49, a former water polo player at UCLA and beloved Silicon Valley entrepreneur. (more...)
Clinton dismisses Trump's outreach to blacks
- August 22, 2016
Lean Democratic states of Colorado (9), MI (16), New Hampshire (4), Pennsylvania (20), Virginia (13), Wisconsin (10), account for 72 votes in all. Her smiles are forced and she's an elitist who thinks she's above protocol. "If the Republicans are spending their time attacking and fighting each other, it gives you a little bit more liberty to go out there and articulate your message". (more...)
- August 22, 2016
Lean Democratic states of Colorado (9), MI (16), New Hampshire (4), Pennsylvania (20), Virginia (13), Wisconsin (10), account for 72 votes in all. Her smiles are forced and she's an elitist who thinks she's above protocol. "If the Republicans are spending their time attacking and fighting each other, it gives you a little bit more liberty to go out there and articulate your message". (more...)
Pakistan strongly condemns terrorist attack in Turkey
- August 22, 2016
Speaking to reporters in Istanbul, the Turkish President said that early indications suggested the terror group ISIS was behind Saturday night's devastating suicide bomb attack on an outdoor wedding celebration in Gaziantep, near the Syrian border. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
Speaking to reporters in Istanbul, the Turkish President said that early indications suggested the terror group ISIS was behind Saturday night's devastating suicide bomb attack on an outdoor wedding celebration in Gaziantep, near the Syrian border. (more...)
Australia beat Sri Lanka by three wickets in first ODI
- August 22, 2016
The tourists won the toss and elected to field as James Faulkner claimed figures of four for 38 and Mitchell Starc reached 100 ODI wickets with three for 32 while Dinesh Chandimal top scored with an unbeaten 80 in Sri Lanka's 227 for eight. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
The tourists won the toss and elected to field as James Faulkner claimed figures of four for 38 and Mitchell Starc reached 100 ODI wickets with three for 32 while Dinesh Chandimal top scored with an unbeaten 80 in Sri Lanka's 227 for eight. (more...)
Syrian government delivers supplies to Aleppo via alternative route - monitors
- August 22, 2016
The Observatory , in its report on the Aleppo fighting, said rebels had taken control of the Weaponry College, the main Artillery College, the Air Force Technical College and the Ramousah Garage area. In another report, the Observatory said an air strike near a hospital in northwestern Syria on Saturday killed 10 people including children and damaged the hospital. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
The Observatory , in its report on the Aleppo fighting, said rebels had taken control of the Weaponry College, the main Artillery College, the Air Force Technical College and the Ramousah Garage area. In another report, the Observatory said an air strike near a hospital in northwestern Syria on Saturday killed 10 people including children and damaged the hospital. (more...)
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