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Bombing in Turkey leaves more than 50 people dead
- August 22, 2016
The explosion, which also left 94 people injured, happened near a wedding hall in the southeastern Turkish province of Gaziantep on Saturday night. In a statement, the pro-Kurdish Peoples' Democratic Party noted that the bombing occurred just hours after a Kurdish organization, which includes the PKK , publicized its intentions to pursue a peace process to end the conflict with the government. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
The explosion, which also left 94 people injured, happened near a wedding hall in the southeastern Turkish province of Gaziantep on Saturday night. In a statement, the pro-Kurdish Peoples' Democratic Party noted that the bombing occurred just hours after a Kurdish organization, which includes the PKK , publicized its intentions to pursue a peace process to end the conflict with the government. (more...)
Several dead in air strike on hospital in Yemen
- August 22, 2016
MSF said it has lost confidence in the coalition's ability to avoid such fatal attacks. All the remaining patients and staff have been evacuated. The Abs attack is the fourth on an MSF facility in under a year, and the deadliest thus far. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
MSF said it has lost confidence in the coalition's ability to avoid such fatal attacks. All the remaining patients and staff have been evacuated. The Abs attack is the fourth on an MSF facility in under a year, and the deadliest thus far. (more...)
Leake strong, Cardinals hit 4 homers to rout Phillies
- August 22, 2016
The Redbirds posted nine hits with Jeremy Hazelbaker cracking a two run homer. The Cardinals , who have a 1 1/2-game lead for the second wild card spot in the National League, need Leake to start improving if they want to continue to make a playoff push. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
The Redbirds posted nine hits with Jeremy Hazelbaker cracking a two run homer. The Cardinals , who have a 1 1/2-game lead for the second wild card spot in the National League, need Leake to start improving if they want to continue to make a playoff push. (more...)
Philippines president calls United Nations 'stupid' for criticising drug war
- August 22, 2016
The political outsider, who swept to a landslide election victory in May largely on a pledge to kill tens of thousands of criminals, said he would continue his anti-drug crackdown despite mounting criticism, including from United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
The political outsider, who swept to a landslide election victory in May largely on a pledge to kill tens of thousands of criminals, said he would continue his anti-drug crackdown despite mounting criticism, including from United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon. (more...)
United States leading 116 medals in Rio Olympics
- August 22, 2016
The Rio Olympics has been dominated by the United States, Great Britain and China, which between them have claimed 99 golds and a total of 258 medals throughout the two-week Games. That ignited further security concerns after a series of assaults against government ministers, athletes and tourists. "Even with all our problems we pulled off a good Olympics". (more...)
- August 22, 2016
The Rio Olympics has been dominated by the United States, Great Britain and China, which between them have claimed 99 golds and a total of 258 medals throughout the two-week Games. That ignited further security concerns after a series of assaults against government ministers, athletes and tourists. "Even with all our problems we pulled off a good Olympics". (more...)
Duterte threatens to withdraw Philippines from UN
- August 22, 2016
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in June also strongly criticized Duterte, who during the election campaign promised to kill 100,000 people and dump so many bodies in Manila Bay that the fish would grow fat from feeding on them. You have done nothing. Where were you here the last time? Mr Duterte said the United Nations should refund its contribution "so we can go out". Duterte lashed out in a similar fashion on Sunday, accusing the "stupid" United Nations of not doing anything in Middle ... (more...)
- August 22, 2016
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in June also strongly criticized Duterte, who during the election campaign promised to kill 100,000 people and dump so many bodies in Manila Bay that the fish would grow fat from feeding on them. You have done nothing. Where were you here the last time? Mr Duterte said the United Nations should refund its contribution "so we can go out". Duterte lashed out in a similar fashion on Sunday, accusing the "stupid" United Nations of not doing anything in Middle ... (more...)
Pregnant woman among 5 dead in southern Alabama home
- August 22, 2016
He broke into the house where his girlfriend was staying in Citronelle , Alabama , after she tried to leave their " abusive relationship ", the Mobile County sheriff said. A release from the Mobile County Sheriff's Department said it was during that time that Dearman was taken by his father to surrender to authorities in Greene County . (more...)
- August 22, 2016
He broke into the house where his girlfriend was staying in Citronelle , Alabama , after she tried to leave their " abusive relationship ", the Mobile County sheriff said. A release from the Mobile County Sheriff's Department said it was during that time that Dearman was taken by his father to surrender to authorities in Greene County . (more...)
World's largest Muslim bloc concerned by Kashmir violence
- August 22, 2016
Modi had promised to take up the cause of Baloch tribe who are reportedly facing dictatorship by the Pakistan military. However, even after India permitted a visit by the SIT of Pakistan, to Pathankot, to probe the terrorist attack organised from across the border on the airbase there, there was no follow up - the JeM leadership responsible for that act has not been prosecuted. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
Modi had promised to take up the cause of Baloch tribe who are reportedly facing dictatorship by the Pakistan military. However, even after India permitted a visit by the SIT of Pakistan, to Pathankot, to probe the terrorist attack organised from across the border on the airbase there, there was no follow up - the JeM leadership responsible for that act has not been prosecuted. (more...)
Predictable, yet impressive, Semenya wins Olympic 800 gold
- August 22, 2016
Even the nation's editorial cartoonists have been lauding her, with one cartoonist publishing an image of Ms. Semenya running triumphantly past her critics. Partially in response to those rumblings, world athletics chiefs implemented restrictions on testosterone levels in 2011. "I can't find the right words to express my feelings", Caster wrote. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
Even the nation's editorial cartoonists have been lauding her, with one cartoonist publishing an image of Ms. Semenya running triumphantly past her critics. Partially in response to those rumblings, world athletics chiefs implemented restrictions on testosterone levels in 2011. "I can't find the right words to express my feelings", Caster wrote. (more...)
Ohio State ranked No. 6 in first AP Poll of 2016
- August 22, 2016
Scott Wolf of the Los Angeles Daily News gave MI a first-place vote in his AP Top 25 poll. This time around, MI should find themselves with a 3-0 record heading into Big Ten Conference play. In the Amway coaches poll released earlier this month, Ohio State is ranked No. 5. MSU is the only team in the country to finish in the Top 6 of the final poll the past three years. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
Scott Wolf of the Los Angeles Daily News gave MI a first-place vote in his AP Top 25 poll. This time around, MI should find themselves with a 3-0 record heading into Big Ten Conference play. In the Amway coaches poll released earlier this month, Ohio State is ranked No. 5. MSU is the only team in the country to finish in the Top 6 of the final poll the past three years. (more...)
Giants offense sputters in 21-0 loss to Bills
- August 22, 2016
Saturday was the second. Eli Manning played four series and the Giants offense did nothing. "But you've got to understand that there's got to be some urgency, and we've got to do some things better than we were doing today". The one thing that Thompson and Collins have established throughout Giants training camp and through the first two preseason games is a good sense of chemistry which is something they're going to have in the regular season where the speed of the game will go up ... (more...)
- August 22, 2016
Saturday was the second. Eli Manning played four series and the Giants offense did nothing. "But you've got to understand that there's got to be some urgency, and we've got to do some things better than we were doing today". The one thing that Thompson and Collins have established throughout Giants training camp and through the first two preseason games is a good sense of chemistry which is something they're going to have in the regular season where the speed of the game will go up ... (more...)
National Basketball Association chooses New Orleans to host 2017 All-Star Game, according to report
- August 22, 2016
The game will be played on Sunday, February 19, at the Smoothie King Center . The NBA has chose to hold the 2017 All-Star Game in New Orleans , a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press . "Many of our sponsors, business partners, frankly numerous employees of the NBA - remember this is a large national organization - told us they would feel uncomfortable being in North Carolina", Silver said from Rio de Janeiro in an interview with reporter Andrew Ross Sorkin. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
The game will be played on Sunday, February 19, at the Smoothie King Center . The NBA has chose to hold the 2017 All-Star Game in New Orleans , a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press . "Many of our sponsors, business partners, frankly numerous employees of the NBA - remember this is a large national organization - told us they would feel uncomfortable being in North Carolina", Silver said from Rio de Janeiro in an interview with reporter Andrew Ross Sorkin. (more...)
Japan demands China withdraw government ships from waters near Senkakus
- August 22, 2016
Latest satellite images of the disputed South China Sea show the presence of reinforced aircraft hangars built by China on three specific locations, which could mean the country is preparing for a military deployment, a report by the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) said . (more...)
- August 22, 2016
Latest satellite images of the disputed South China Sea show the presence of reinforced aircraft hangars built by China on three specific locations, which could mean the country is preparing for a military deployment, a report by the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) said . (more...)
Cop, 2 criminals hurt in Rohini shoot-out
- August 22, 2016
As the gang left the Ring Road and entered a service road in Sector 24, police cars intercepted them. The senior police officer added that all the injured men are at Sanjay Gandhi Hospital. The auto driver Sudhir tried to dodge the policemen and they exchanged fire. Two of the gang members - Sudhir and Vijay - also suffered injuries during the two-hour-long encounter that started around 10.30 am. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
As the gang left the Ring Road and entered a service road in Sector 24, police cars intercepted them. The senior police officer added that all the injured men are at Sanjay Gandhi Hospital. The auto driver Sudhir tried to dodge the policemen and they exchanged fire. Two of the gang members - Sudhir and Vijay - also suffered injuries during the two-hour-long encounter that started around 10.30 am. (more...)
Claressa Shields becomes first USA boxer to win two gold medals
- August 22, 2016
The most consecutive gold medals ever won by any Olympic boxer is three-so needless to say, we're looking forward to the 2020 Tokyo Games to see what Shields has in store. Shields celebrated the announcement with a cartwheel in the ring before running around the arena with the American flag. Before the match, Shields came to a conclusion: there was no way Fontijn was going to win. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
The most consecutive gold medals ever won by any Olympic boxer is three-so needless to say, we're looking forward to the 2020 Tokyo Games to see what Shields has in store. Shields celebrated the announcement with a cartwheel in the ring before running around the arena with the American flag. Before the match, Shields came to a conclusion: there was no way Fontijn was going to win. (more...)
Walker church among those providing aid after Louisiana flood
- August 22, 2016
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and his running mate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, visited Louisiana Friday. I just got off the phone with Governor John Bel Edwards in Louisiana. The current president was among those making political hay out of Bush's aloofness... The President today directed his team to coordinate with Louisiana officials to determine an appropriate time for him to visit, and together they have determined that the President will visit Baton Rouge, Louisiana ... (more...)
- August 22, 2016
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and his running mate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, visited Louisiana Friday. I just got off the phone with Governor John Bel Edwards in Louisiana. The current president was among those making political hay out of Bush's aloofness... The President today directed his team to coordinate with Louisiana officials to determine an appropriate time for him to visit, and together they have determined that the President will visit Baton Rouge, Louisiana ... (more...)
Donald Trump's campaign u-turn heavily influenced by new manager
- August 22, 2016
The campaign also said Gates will change roles, becoming Trump's liaison to the Republican National Committee. Taken together, the moves suggest a candidate still straining for a way to win a White House race rapidly slipping out of his reach. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
The campaign also said Gates will change roles, becoming Trump's liaison to the Republican National Committee. Taken together, the moves suggest a candidate still straining for a way to win a White House race rapidly slipping out of his reach. (more...)
Delhi govt announces Rs 2 cr for Sindhu
- August 22, 2016
The announcement was made by CM Manohar Lal Khattar. The other Indian medallist P.V. Sindhu, who captured silver in the women's singles category of the badminton competition, has already left for India. An Indian businessman in Dubai has announced a total of Rs7.5 million (Dh410,305) as a cash prize to the Indian sports stars who won medals at the Rio Olympics. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
The announcement was made by CM Manohar Lal Khattar. The other Indian medallist P.V. Sindhu, who captured silver in the women's singles category of the badminton competition, has already left for India. An Indian businessman in Dubai has announced a total of Rs7.5 million (Dh410,305) as a cash prize to the Indian sports stars who won medals at the Rio Olympics. (more...)
Red Sox Place Steven Wright On DL, Hanley Ramirez On Bereavement List
- August 22, 2016
Third in the division, the Red Sox drew within 1.5 games of the Toronto Blue Jays and one game of the Orioles. "Like I said , this is a big win here today". Pomeranz had been 0-2 in five starts for the Red Sox. The Indians selected Pomeranz fifth overall in the 2010 draft; since then, he's spent time in the Rockies , A's, and Padres organizations, in addition to the Sox. (more...)
- August 22, 2016
Third in the division, the Red Sox drew within 1.5 games of the Toronto Blue Jays and one game of the Orioles. "Like I said , this is a big win here today". Pomeranz had been 0-2 in five starts for the Red Sox. The Indians selected Pomeranz fifth overall in the 2010 draft; since then, he's spent time in the Rockies , A's, and Padres organizations, in addition to the Sox. (more...)
Hottest team coming into weekend, Pirates get swept
- August 22, 2016
Louis (66-57) by 1 1/2 games for the NL's second wild card. Manager Clint Hurdle spoke bluntly about Bell's defense before the game. Two days later, you feel like you've got a good club and you've got a chance to do something. Rodney retired Francisco Cervelli on a game-ending groundout for his third save of the series and 24th in 26 chances this season. Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen inadvertently helped give the Marlins their 1-0 lead in the third when Dee Gordon's fly ball ... (more...)
- August 22, 2016
Louis (66-57) by 1 1/2 games for the NL's second wild card. Manager Clint Hurdle spoke bluntly about Bell's defense before the game. Two days later, you feel like you've got a good club and you've got a chance to do something. Rodney retired Francisco Cervelli on a game-ending groundout for his third save of the series and 24th in 26 chances this season. Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen inadvertently helped give the Marlins their 1-0 lead in the third when Dee Gordon's fly ball ... (more...)
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