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Killed, 4 Injured in Helicopter Crash Into Grand Canyon
- February 11, 2018
Photos of the crash scene showed flames and dark smoke rising from rocky terrain. Rescuers got an assist from military aircraft from Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas and were in the process of evacuating the injured overnight, Bradley said. (more...)
- February 11, 2018
Photos of the crash scene showed flames and dark smoke rising from rocky terrain. Rescuers got an assist from military aircraft from Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas and were in the process of evacuating the injured overnight, Bradley said. (more...)
Charities warned after Oxfam Haiti prostitute claims
- February 11, 2018
Meanwhile the Department for International Development (DFID) said Friday it was reviewing its relationship with the UK-based charity, to which it gave almost £32 million (RM175 million) previous year. Claims have since emerged that Oxfam workers used prostitutes in Chad, with a senior member of the team being fired for their behaviour there in 2006. (more...)
- February 11, 2018
Meanwhile the Department for International Development (DFID) said Friday it was reviewing its relationship with the UK-based charity, to which it gave almost £32 million (RM175 million) previous year. Claims have since emerged that Oxfam workers used prostitutes in Chad, with a senior member of the team being fired for their behaviour there in 2006. (more...)
Come visit: South Korea's leader invited to North Korea
- February 11, 2018
She was joined in the meeting by Kim Yong Nam, another influential North Korean official, and wore a pin with the images of her father and grandfather - the North's previous leaders. Moon has expressed his intention to use the Winter Olympics as a chance to make diplomatic inroads with the North and restore normalized communications, following months of high tensions on the Peninsula. (more...)
- February 11, 2018
She was joined in the meeting by Kim Yong Nam, another influential North Korean official, and wore a pin with the images of her father and grandfather - the North's previous leaders. Moon has expressed his intention to use the Winter Olympics as a chance to make diplomatic inroads with the North and restore normalized communications, following months of high tensions on the Peninsula. (more...)
North Korea held 'warm' but 'candid' talks with South Korea
- February 11, 2018
In the front row of the grandstand, United States' Vice-President Mike Pence stood to wave and applaud the US team as they made their circuit of the stadium. The South Korean forward Han Soo-jin contributed the team's most aggressive attempt in the whole game, but her efforts were in vain with the puck hit the net "roof". (more...)
- February 11, 2018
In the front row of the grandstand, United States' Vice-President Mike Pence stood to wave and applaud the US team as they made their circuit of the stadium. The South Korean forward Han Soo-jin contributed the team's most aggressive attempt in the whole game, but her efforts were in vain with the puck hit the net "roof". (more...)
Kim Jong Un invites South Korean president for summit: South Korea
- February 11, 2018
The announcement came a day after the stunning image of the two Koreas marching together under a unified flag in the opening ceremony of the Pyeongchang Olympics. The North Korea officials were received by Moon's chief of staff. The two will be attending the opening ceremony , where a North Korean delegation will also be present. (more...)
- February 11, 2018
The announcement came a day after the stunning image of the two Koreas marching together under a unified flag in the opening ceremony of the Pyeongchang Olympics. The North Korea officials were received by Moon's chief of staff. The two will be attending the opening ceremony , where a North Korean delegation will also be present. (more...)
Dems wrote FISA rebuttal memo to set up White House
- February 11, 2018
Democrats on the committee said the Republican memo, written by California congressman Devin Nunes, cherry-picked information in order to accuse the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Justice Department of bending the rules in order to get a FISA surveillance warrant against Trump campaign adviser Carter Page. (more...)
- February 11, 2018
Democrats on the committee said the Republican memo, written by California congressman Devin Nunes, cherry-picked information in order to accuse the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Justice Department of bending the rules in order to get a FISA surveillance warrant against Trump campaign adviser Carter Page. (more...)
Passenger plane crashes near Moscow with 71 aboard
- February 11, 2018
There were also six crew members aboard, the source added. The flight path of the crashed Saratov Airlines flight. Following the crash, emergency ministry of Russian Federation said that it was verifying the reports of the crash. Eyewitnesses in Argunovo said they saw a burning plane falling from the sky. The wreckage of the plane is supposed to be spread over a wide area. The jet was flying to Orsk, a city in the Urals, and crashed in the Ramensky district outside Moscow. (more...)
- February 11, 2018
There were also six crew members aboard, the source added. The flight path of the crashed Saratov Airlines flight. Following the crash, emergency ministry of Russian Federation said that it was verifying the reports of the crash. Eyewitnesses in Argunovo said they saw a burning plane falling from the sky. The wreckage of the plane is supposed to be spread over a wide area. The jet was flying to Orsk, a city in the Urals, and crashed in the Ramensky district outside Moscow. (more...)
Trump Tells Israel Peace Means Compromise
- February 11, 2018
US President Donald Trump stressed in a recent interview with an Israeli newspaper that his recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital was likely the most memorable event of his first year in office. Trump's Jerusalem declaration upended decades of USA policy and countered an global consensus that the fate of the holy city should be decided in peace negotiations. (more...)
- February 11, 2018
US President Donald Trump stressed in a recent interview with an Israeli newspaper that his recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital was likely the most memorable event of his first year in office. Trump's Jerusalem declaration upended decades of USA policy and countered an global consensus that the fate of the holy city should be decided in peace negotiations. (more...)
Dubai's skyscrappers light up in colours of Indian Flag
- February 11, 2018
He will address the Indian community there on Sunday. "We believe in the importance of a possible Indian role to reach a final agreement based on global consensus and resolutions, in which India and other countries can be part of", Abbas said, PTI reported. (more...)
- February 11, 2018
He will address the Indian community there on Sunday. "We believe in the importance of a possible Indian role to reach a final agreement based on global consensus and resolutions, in which India and other countries can be part of", Abbas said, PTI reported. (more...)
Chief of Staff John Kelly expressed to President Trump willingness to resign
- February 11, 2018
Trump praised Rob Porter's work as White House staff secretary and said he hopes the former aide goes on to a successful career elsewhere. Porter's resignation was announced Wednesday hours after a photo was published of Holderness with a black eye she said Porter inflicted. (more...)
- February 11, 2018
Trump praised Rob Porter's work as White House staff secretary and said he hopes the former aide goes on to a successful career elsewhere. Porter's resignation was announced Wednesday hours after a photo was published of Holderness with a black eye she said Porter inflicted. (more...)
Pakistan warns media of Valentine's Day ban — VULGAR WESTERN IMPORT
- February 11, 2018
A man inflates heart-shaped balloons for sale ahead of Valentine's Day, in Islamabad , Pakistan. Valentine's Day celebrations banned in Islamabad? "The orders of IHC are still in field". The orders were given on a petition submitted by citizen Abdul Waheed, who maintained that promotions on mainstream and social media for Valentine's Day were against Islamic teachings and should be banned immediately. (more...)
- February 11, 2018
A man inflates heart-shaped balloons for sale ahead of Valentine's Day, in Islamabad , Pakistan. Valentine's Day celebrations banned in Islamabad? "The orders of IHC are still in field". The orders were given on a petition submitted by citizen Abdul Waheed, who maintained that promotions on mainstream and social media for Valentine's Day were against Islamic teachings and should be banned immediately. (more...)
Second Donald Trump staffer quits over 'abuse'
- February 11, 2018
Trump not only accepted Porter's claim of innocence but praised him for doing "a very good job" and offered his wishes for "a wonderful career " ahead. The Washington Post detailed allegations his ex-wife Jessica Corbett made against him - including that he ran over her foot in a auto, put out a cigarette out on her hand, threw her into a wall, and grasped her by her hair while they were alone on their boat. (more...)
- February 11, 2018
Trump not only accepted Porter's claim of innocence but praised him for doing "a very good job" and offered his wishes for "a wonderful career " ahead. The Washington Post detailed allegations his ex-wife Jessica Corbett made against him - including that he ran over her foot in a auto, put out a cigarette out on her hand, threw her into a wall, and grasped her by her hair while they were alone on their boat. (more...)
Condolences pour in as Pakistan mourns Asma Jahangir's sudden demise
- February 11, 2018
She was 66. "Asma suffered heart attack today morning and she was rushed to Hameed Latif Hospital Lahore where she breathed her last". She was also active in the 2007 lawyers' movement for which she was put under house arrest, reports Dawn news. (more...)
- February 11, 2018
She was 66. "Asma suffered heart attack today morning and she was rushed to Hameed Latif Hospital Lahore where she breathed her last". She was also active in the 2007 lawyers' movement for which she was put under house arrest, reports Dawn news. (more...)
EXTRA TIME: Okocha participates in 2018 Lagos City marathon
- February 11, 2018
Herpa Guta led an Ethiopian wipeout of the women's race, cantering to victory with a time of 2:38.23 to finish ahead of Girma Getachew (2:38.34) and Ayelu Hordofu (2:38.39). I must commend the organisers of this race for a job well done even though this is my first time running in Nigeria. "It's going to be competitive, it's a bit humid here but with the amount of work put in preparing for this race I think I'm going to conquer". (more...)
- February 11, 2018
Herpa Guta led an Ethiopian wipeout of the women's race, cantering to victory with a time of 2:38.23 to finish ahead of Girma Getachew (2:38.34) and Ayelu Hordofu (2:38.39). I must commend the organisers of this race for a job well done even though this is my first time running in Nigeria. "It's going to be competitive, it's a bit humid here but with the amount of work put in preparing for this race I think I'm going to conquer". (more...)
Two Turkish troops killed as helicopter downed
- February 11, 2018
Twenty one Turkish soldiers have died since the beginning of the operation. Syrian regime air strikes hit the rebel enclave of Eastern Ghouta raids on Saturday after five days of intense bombardments that killed more than 240 civilians , a war monitor said. (more...)
- February 11, 2018
Twenty one Turkish soldiers have died since the beginning of the operation. Syrian regime air strikes hit the rebel enclave of Eastern Ghouta raids on Saturday after five days of intense bombardments that killed more than 240 civilians , a war monitor said. (more...)
Pakistan firing kills woman, injures 3 jawans, says Jammu And Kashmir Minister
- February 11, 2018
Parveen Akhtar, a resident of Lehran, was shot dead in shelling by Pakistan in Nowshera sector of Rajouri late last night. The incident occurred at 4.20 pm when Pakistan army resorted to unprovoked firing and shelling on the Indian forward posts and civilian areas. (more...)
- February 11, 2018
Parveen Akhtar, a resident of Lehran, was shot dead in shelling by Pakistan in Nowshera sector of Rajouri late last night. The incident occurred at 4.20 pm when Pakistan army resorted to unprovoked firing and shelling on the Indian forward posts and civilian areas. (more...)
Mattis: 'Self-Defense' Attack Doesn't Mean US Getting Into Syrian Civil War
- February 11, 2018
In response to the Syrian government's attack on United States-backed rebels, a US -led coalition targeted pro-regime forces in airstrikes on Wednesday. "We are not looking for a conflict with the regime", White said. Russia's United Nations ambassador on Thursday slammed as "criminal" the US-led coalition strikes against pro-regime forces in Syria that left more than 100 dead. (more...)
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- February 11, 2018
In response to the Syrian government's attack on United States-backed rebels, a US -led coalition targeted pro-regime forces in airstrikes on Wednesday. "We are not looking for a conflict with the regime", White said. Russia's United Nations ambassador on Thursday slammed as "criminal" the US-led coalition strikes against pro-regime forces in Syria that left more than 100 dead. (more...)
Egypt: 16 Militants Killed in Major Sinai Operation
- February 11, 2018
Naval units from a Mistral helicopter carrier have continued to comb the coast of Arish, the capital of North Sinai governorate, while police and coast guards intensified security measures and patrols, including in Egypt's southern desert and through mountainous paths along the southern and western borders, to "thwart any attempt to sneak through global borders". (more...)
- February 11, 2018
Naval units from a Mistral helicopter carrier have continued to comb the coast of Arish, the capital of North Sinai governorate, while police and coast guards intensified security measures and patrols, including in Egypt's southern desert and through mountainous paths along the southern and western borders, to "thwart any attempt to sneak through global borders". (more...)
Virginia Tech Pulls Off Overtime Upset Of No. 2 UVA
- February 11, 2018
Virginia Tech gave No. 2 Virginia its first loss in ACC play and first loss since early December, beating the Cavaliers at their own slow tempo pace, 61-60, in overtime on Saturday for a crucial road win. Hall made the first but missed the second, and the Hoos led 60-56. Blackshear, who finished with just seven points and who missed six wide open three-pointers, was also fouled on the play. (more...)
- February 11, 2018
Virginia Tech gave No. 2 Virginia its first loss in ACC play and first loss since early December, beating the Cavaliers at their own slow tempo pace, 61-60, in overtime on Saturday for a crucial road win. Hall made the first but missed the second, and the Hoos led 60-56. Blackshear, who finished with just seven points and who missed six wide open three-pointers, was also fouled on the play. (more...)
Man accused of killing teen says she 'put a hit' on herself
- February 11, 2018
Lopez claims the discussion was in light of a promotion Bollinger put on Craigslist with the title "I need to put a hit on myself". As indicated by court archives, examiners discovered more than 100 instant messages amongst Bollinger and Lopez from the night Bollinger was accounted for missing. (more...)
- February 11, 2018
Lopez claims the discussion was in light of a promotion Bollinger put on Craigslist with the title "I need to put a hit on myself". As indicated by court archives, examiners discovered more than 100 instant messages amongst Bollinger and Lopez from the night Bollinger was accounted for missing. (more...)
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