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US Embassy in Ethiopia "Strongly" Disagrees with Country's State of Emergency
- February 18, 2018
More than 6,000 political prisoners have been freed since January as the government struggles to placate simmering anger among the two largest ethnic groups, the Oromo and Amharic, who complain they are under-represented in the corridors of power. (more...)
- February 18, 2018
More than 6,000 political prisoners have been freed since January as the government struggles to placate simmering anger among the two largest ethnic groups, the Oromo and Amharic, who complain they are under-represented in the corridors of power. (more...)
Moscow accuses USA of encouraging Kurds to separate from Syria
- February 18, 2018
The wounded evacuated from Syria in the past few days have been shifted to four Russian military hospitals, according to five sources familiar with the matter. It is known to train at a military base in a village called Molkino outside Krasnodar in southern Russian Federation. Officially, 44 Russian servicemen have died in Syria, including the pilot of a warplane shot down this month by militants. (more...)
- February 18, 2018
The wounded evacuated from Syria in the past few days have been shifted to four Russian military hospitals, according to five sources familiar with the matter. It is known to train at a military base in a village called Molkino outside Krasnodar in southern Russian Federation. Officially, 44 Russian servicemen have died in Syria, including the pilot of a warplane shot down this month by militants. (more...)
How the United Kingdom reacted to 4.4 magnitude natural disaster
- February 18, 2018
Dyfed Powys Police force said it had received "an extremely high volume" of calls relating to tremors. The quake happened just after 2.30pm on Saturday. Thought I was going mental for a second'. Was then nearly crushed by the dog jumping on me for protection. interesting way to die #Cardiff'. The tremor - with a magnitude of 4-point-4 - struck around 20 kilometres north of Swansea just after two-thirty this afternoon. (more...)
- February 18, 2018
Dyfed Powys Police force said it had received "an extremely high volume" of calls relating to tremors. The quake happened just after 2.30pm on Saturday. Thought I was going mental for a second'. Was then nearly crushed by the dog jumping on me for protection. interesting way to die #Cardiff'. The tremor - with a magnitude of 4-point-4 - struck around 20 kilometres north of Swansea just after two-thirty this afternoon. (more...)
Turkey and United States to step back from brink over Syria
- February 18, 2018
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on the sidelines of a North Atlantic Treaty Organisation meeting. They go on to say that by threatening our military in Manbij -- Erdogan has said Turkey would be forced to "bury" them -- "could irrevocably damage the decades-long U.S. (more...)
- February 18, 2018
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on the sidelines of a North Atlantic Treaty Organisation meeting. They go on to say that by threatening our military in Manbij -- Erdogan has said Turkey would be forced to "bury" them -- "could irrevocably damage the decades-long U.S. (more...)
Mostly cloudy, high near 51 — TODAY'S FORECAST
- February 18, 2018
Timing: Saturday night (near/after 8 P.M.) to Sunday morning (near/before 8 A.M.) This is actually nice timing with most of the snow falling overnight while you sleep. Southwest wind 8 to 11 miles per hour. Temps will drop into the upper 30s Friday and Saturday . South wind 3 to 5 miles per hour. TUESDAY: Rain showers stay around with a milder high temperature of 68 degrees. (more...)
- February 18, 2018
Timing: Saturday night (near/after 8 P.M.) to Sunday morning (near/before 8 A.M.) This is actually nice timing with most of the snow falling overnight while you sleep. Southwest wind 8 to 11 miles per hour. Temps will drop into the upper 30s Friday and Saturday . South wind 3 to 5 miles per hour. TUESDAY: Rain showers stay around with a milder high temperature of 68 degrees. (more...)
Aiyaary gets BANNED in Pakistan!
- February 18, 2018
Now, It is the biggest release in India this week. the film has received around 1000 to 1100 screens nationwide and it majorly targets the multiplex audience in the metro cities. I've heard it is a common practice by MoD to watch films that feature characters from the defence forces. This is not the first film of director Neeraj Pandey to get banned in Pakistan. (more...)
- February 18, 2018
Now, It is the biggest release in India this week. the film has received around 1000 to 1100 screens nationwide and it majorly targets the multiplex audience in the metro cities. I've heard it is a common practice by MoD to watch films that feature characters from the defence forces. This is not the first film of director Neeraj Pandey to get banned in Pakistan. (more...)
Brazilian gov't puts Rio under public security federal intervention
- February 17, 2018
Rio is Brazil's most populous state, with around 16 million inhabitants - 6.5 million of them living in Rio de Janeiro. "He is changing tack, he will assume a leading role in this issue of public security", said Ricardo Ismael, a professor of political science at Rio's Catholic Pontifical University. (more...)
- February 17, 2018
Rio is Brazil's most populous state, with around 16 million inhabitants - 6.5 million of them living in Rio de Janeiro. "He is changing tack, he will assume a leading role in this issue of public security", said Ricardo Ismael, a professor of political science at Rio's Catholic Pontifical University. (more...)
Metallica Have Been Announced As Recipients Of The Polar Music Prize
- February 17, 2018
King, Emmylou Harris, Yo-Yo Ma, Patti Smith , Quincy Jones , Burt Bacharach, Dizzy Gillespie , Youssou N'Dour, Chuck Berry and Bruce Springsteen . The Polar Music Prize is in it's 27th year of awards, with some very big names having previously won. Frontman James Hetfield added: 'As myself and as Metallica I'm grateful to have this as part of our legacy, our history'. (more...)
- February 17, 2018
King, Emmylou Harris, Yo-Yo Ma, Patti Smith , Quincy Jones , Burt Bacharach, Dizzy Gillespie , Youssou N'Dour, Chuck Berry and Bruce Springsteen . The Polar Music Prize is in it's 27th year of awards, with some very big names having previously won. Frontman James Hetfield added: 'As myself and as Metallica I'm grateful to have this as part of our legacy, our history'. (more...)
Caroline Wozniacki and Monica Niculescu in Qatar Open grunting dispute
- February 17, 2018
But after the match, the Romanian - who had the chance to overhaul Wozniacki in Doha - confirmed she will not continue in the event, the 26-year-old also pulling out of next week's Dubai Tennis Championships. She seemed relatively untroubled, breaking her opponent's serve late in each set to advance to the last eight. The Australian Open champion controversially stopped midway through the first set of her third-round Qatar Open match to call for the umpire to intervene and claimed that ... (more...)
- February 17, 2018
But after the match, the Romanian - who had the chance to overhaul Wozniacki in Doha - confirmed she will not continue in the event, the 26-year-old also pulling out of next week's Dubai Tennis Championships. She seemed relatively untroubled, breaking her opponent's serve late in each set to advance to the last eight. The Australian Open champion controversially stopped midway through the first set of her third-round Qatar Open match to call for the umpire to intervene and claimed that ... (more...)
Storm Team 11 Weather: Rain returns with cooler air Friday afternoon
- February 17, 2018
A cold front will bring another round of rain Thursday night into Friday morning. A dense fog advisory has been posted for parts of southeast Louisiana, but does not include Baton Rouge as of late Friday afternoon. Sunday will be warmer as high temps will be back in the 60s. Temperatures are chilly, with readings in the 30s. Sleet and rain could mix in near the I-95 corridor, but this should be an all snow event for most of the state. (more...)
- February 17, 2018
A cold front will bring another round of rain Thursday night into Friday morning. A dense fog advisory has been posted for parts of southeast Louisiana, but does not include Baton Rouge as of late Friday afternoon. Sunday will be warmer as high temps will be back in the 60s. Temperatures are chilly, with readings in the 30s. Sleet and rain could mix in near the I-95 corridor, but this should be an all snow event for most of the state. (more...)
Iran Ready to Share Oil, Gas, & Energy Resources with India: Rouhani
- February 17, 2018
The ceremonial reception on Saturday Morning has been accorded to President Rouhani at Rashtrapati Bhavan following a call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind . "Iran has abundant oil and natural gas resources and is willing to share them with India for its progress and prosperity of (its) people", he said. (more...)
- February 17, 2018
The ceremonial reception on Saturday Morning has been accorded to President Rouhani at Rashtrapati Bhavan following a call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind . "Iran has abundant oil and natural gas resources and is willing to share them with India for its progress and prosperity of (its) people", he said. (more...)
Turkey Gives Life Prison Terms To Journalists For Alleged Coup Ties
- February 17, 2018
Reports say the convicts were accused of having links to a movement headed by exiled Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen, regarded by authorities to be behind the failed coup. Altan and another journalist, Mr. Sahin Alpay, should be freed from pre-trial detention on the grounds that their detention was disproportionate and infringed their rights to liberty, freedom of expression and freedom of the media. (more...)
- February 17, 2018
Reports say the convicts were accused of having links to a movement headed by exiled Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen, regarded by authorities to be behind the failed coup. Altan and another journalist, Mr. Sahin Alpay, should be freed from pre-trial detention on the grounds that their detention was disproportionate and infringed their rights to liberty, freedom of expression and freedom of the media. (more...)
Powerful quake shakes Mexico City
- February 17, 2018
But the quake was a far cry from the tremors that struck Mexico in September, Martinez said. The Oaxaca state government said via Twitter that only material damages were reported near Pinotepa and Santiago Jamiltepec. A massive quake hit Mexico Friday evening, leaving buildings shaking throughout the southern portion of the country. Mercedes Rojas Huerta wasted no time running barefoot out of her home in Mexico City's Condesa neighborhood when she heard the quake alarm on Friday. (more...)
- February 17, 2018
But the quake was a far cry from the tremors that struck Mexico in September, Martinez said. The Oaxaca state government said via Twitter that only material damages were reported near Pinotepa and Santiago Jamiltepec. A massive quake hit Mexico Friday evening, leaving buildings shaking throughout the southern portion of the country. Mercedes Rojas Huerta wasted no time running barefoot out of her home in Mexico City's Condesa neighborhood when she heard the quake alarm on Friday. (more...)
Mother of 14-year-old victim: Florida shooting suspect 'deserves to die'
- February 17, 2018
Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrived by motorcade at Broward Health North Hospital to pay their respects to doctors, nurses and others who responded to the shooting in nearby Parkland. Although Jimmy agreed, he said the country needed to put laws in place to stop the cycle. Sadly, as the president's speech showed, there's little hope at this moment that anything will change even after the 18th school shooting in the US this year - an average of almost three shootings a week. (more...)
- February 17, 2018
Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrived by motorcade at Broward Health North Hospital to pay their respects to doctors, nurses and others who responded to the shooting in nearby Parkland. Although Jimmy agreed, he said the country needed to put laws in place to stop the cycle. Sadly, as the president's speech showed, there's little hope at this moment that anything will change even after the 18th school shooting in the US this year - an average of almost three shootings a week. (more...)
February 13 Olympic recap: Team USA earns 100th medal
- February 17, 2018
The best way to follow the 17-year-old kid from Colorado is on Instagram; he doesn't post to his Facebook page much and hasn't tweeted in almost two years. You can follow him on Instagram and Twitter. "It's all a myth", Rippon said in an Instagram story over the weekend, as cited by Out Magazine . The women's slalom skiing and a women's biathlon race were both postponed until later in the week, while the Nordic combined competition was delayed and snowboarders complained of poor ... (more...)
- February 17, 2018
The best way to follow the 17-year-old kid from Colorado is on Instagram; he doesn't post to his Facebook page much and hasn't tweeted in almost two years. You can follow him on Instagram and Twitter. "It's all a myth", Rippon said in an Instagram story over the weekend, as cited by Out Magazine . The women's slalom skiing and a women's biathlon race were both postponed until later in the week, while the Nordic combined competition was delayed and snowboarders complained of poor ... (more...)
Luck looking forward to working with Reich
- February 17, 2018
The strength and conditioning program is one of the most underrated pieces of building a great team, and the Colts have found a qualified and accomplished man to lead that department in Rusty Jones . "I hope I can give him the most that I can give, and that he can help me get out of me the most that's there". Of course you wouldn't do this if you don't have quality players on your defensive line. (more...)
- February 17, 2018
The strength and conditioning program is one of the most underrated pieces of building a great team, and the Colts have found a qualified and accomplished man to lead that department in Rusty Jones . "I hope I can give him the most that I can give, and that he can help me get out of me the most that's there". Of course you wouldn't do this if you don't have quality players on your defensive line. (more...)
America's 18 school shootings in the first 44 days of 2018
- February 17, 2018
He pledged to work with state and local officials to "help secure our schools and tackle the hard issue of mental health", adding that safe schools would be a key focus when he meets with governors and state attorneys general later this month. (more...)
- February 17, 2018
He pledged to work with state and local officials to "help secure our schools and tackle the hard issue of mental health", adding that safe schools would be a key focus when he meets with governors and state attorneys general later this month. (more...)
President Trump visits Florida to honor Parkland shooting victims
- February 17, 2018
Taking up the now-familiar ritual of public consolation after bad violence, Trump spoke from the White House Diplomatic Room. I would have protected you and I'm sorry I wasn't there. He has portrayed the Florida massacre as the act of someone mentally disturbed, without mentioning how the shooter could have acquired an assault rifle at 19, an age at which most Americans cannot legally buy alcohol. (more...)
- February 17, 2018
Taking up the now-familiar ritual of public consolation after bad violence, Trump spoke from the White House Diplomatic Room. I would have protected you and I'm sorry I wasn't there. He has portrayed the Florida massacre as the act of someone mentally disturbed, without mentioning how the shooter could have acquired an assault rifle at 19, an age at which most Americans cannot legally buy alcohol. (more...)
Thousands join vigil to mourn school shooting victims
- February 17, 2018
Among the dead: a 17-year-old senior excited about his upcoming college swimming scholarship; a football coach who jumped in front of the gunman to shield students from the bullets; a 15-year-old girl remembered for her love of soccer and writing. (more...)
- February 17, 2018
Among the dead: a 17-year-old senior excited about his upcoming college swimming scholarship; a football coach who jumped in front of the gunman to shield students from the bullets; a 15-year-old girl remembered for her love of soccer and writing. (more...)
State Department: US Ready to Hold Talks With North Korea
- February 17, 2018
Tillerson said last month Washington was supportive of the North-South dialogue, even though North Korea had a record of seeking to drive a wedge between the United States and its allies through "charm offensives". North Korea is under a heavy United Nations sanctions regime which was originally targeted at stopping the proliferation of arms and nuclear and missile technologies, but has become more all-encompassing after its accelerated missile testing. (more...)
- February 17, 2018
Tillerson said last month Washington was supportive of the North-South dialogue, even though North Korea had a record of seeking to drive a wedge between the United States and its allies through "charm offensives". North Korea is under a heavy United Nations sanctions regime which was originally targeted at stopping the proliferation of arms and nuclear and missile technologies, but has become more all-encompassing after its accelerated missile testing. (more...)
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