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Eric: Monday declared a FIRST ALERT Weather Day
- March 18, 2018
Sunday will be similar to today where most of the day will be dry. A slow front north of us will help to keep our region humid and warm with southwest winds in play. The greatest threat to central North Carolina will be large, potentially ping pong ball-sized hail, and damaging wind gusts of 45 to 60 miles per hour, a hazardous weather outlook said. (more...)
- March 18, 2018
Sunday will be similar to today where most of the day will be dry. A slow front north of us will help to keep our region humid and warm with southwest winds in play. The greatest threat to central North Carolina will be large, potentially ping pong ball-sized hail, and damaging wind gusts of 45 to 60 miles per hour, a hazardous weather outlook said. (more...)
Russian Federation expels British 'spies' after Salisbury poisoning attack
- March 18, 2018
The latest move by the Russian foreign ministry is in retaliation for the expulsion of the same number of Russian diplomats in Britain in the past few days. Mr Lavrov had earlier said that Moscow had "stopped paying attention" to the poisoning claims, and called UK's refusal to work with Russian Federation a "violation of global agreements". (more...)
- March 18, 2018
The latest move by the Russian foreign ministry is in retaliation for the expulsion of the same number of Russian diplomats in Britain in the past few days. Mr Lavrov had earlier said that Moscow had "stopped paying attention" to the poisoning claims, and called UK's refusal to work with Russian Federation a "violation of global agreements". (more...)
Evacuations ordered as fire expands beyond Fort Carson
- March 18, 2018
Here's a map of the evacuation area, provided by the sheriff's office. It started in an area on base about a mile northwest of Pueblo County on range 155. Officials estimate between 300 to 400 acres have burned. It is 40 percent contained as of 10:30 a.m. Saturday. The Pueblo County Sheriff and National Weather Service noted in tweets that winds remain strong in the area which may affect how quickly the fire is contained. (more...)
- March 18, 2018
Here's a map of the evacuation area, provided by the sheriff's office. It started in an area on base about a mile northwest of Pueblo County on range 155. Officials estimate between 300 to 400 acres have burned. It is 40 percent contained as of 10:30 a.m. Saturday. The Pueblo County Sheriff and National Weather Service noted in tweets that winds remain strong in the area which may affect how quickly the fire is contained. (more...)
Russian Federation to expel 23 United Kingdom diplomats
- March 18, 2018
Following the meeting, Mr Bristow said: "This crisis has arisen as a result of an appalling attack in the United Kingdom, the attempted murder of two people using a chemical weapon developed in Russian Federation and not declared by Russian Federation to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) as Russian Federation is obliged to do under the Chemical Weapons Act". (more...)
- March 18, 2018
Following the meeting, Mr Bristow said: "This crisis has arisen as a result of an appalling attack in the United Kingdom, the attempted murder of two people using a chemical weapon developed in Russian Federation and not declared by Russian Federation to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) as Russian Federation is obliged to do under the Chemical Weapons Act". (more...)
Czech foreign minister rejects Russia's nerve toxin origin claim
- March 18, 2018
Mr Johnson's decision to place blame for the attack in Salisbury on Mr Putin personally came as Britain awaited Moscow's response to the expulsion of 23 of its diplomats. Mr Corbyn said that Mrs May was right on Monday to identify two possibilities for the source of the nerve agent - either Russian Federation authorised the attack or had lost control of the Novichok substance. (more...)
- March 18, 2018
Mr Johnson's decision to place blame for the attack in Salisbury on Mr Putin personally came as Britain awaited Moscow's response to the expulsion of 23 of its diplomats. Mr Corbyn said that Mrs May was right on Monday to identify two possibilities for the source of the nerve agent - either Russian Federation authorised the attack or had lost control of the Novichok substance. (more...)
Russian Federation to expel 23 British diplomats
- March 18, 2018
The tit-for-tat measures are a response to Britain's decision... Prime Minister Theresa May said on Saturday Britain would consider its next steps alongside its allies in the coming days after Russian Federation had earlier said it would expel 23 British diplomats. (more...)
- March 18, 2018
The tit-for-tat measures are a response to Britain's decision... Prime Minister Theresa May said on Saturday Britain would consider its next steps alongside its allies in the coming days after Russian Federation had earlier said it would expel 23 British diplomats. (more...)
Seoul aims for more talks about talks with North Korea this month
- March 18, 2018
While some experts have questioned the sincerity of North Korea's outreach and expressed doubt the summit will materialise, Mr Trump has projected confidence. In particular, they agreed to work closely to arrange a trilateral summit with China at an early date, and look to enable a visit to Japan by South Korean President Moon Jae-in and a visit to Seoul by Kono. (more...)
- March 18, 2018
While some experts have questioned the sincerity of North Korea's outreach and expressed doubt the summit will materialise, Mr Trump has projected confidence. In particular, they agreed to work closely to arrange a trilateral summit with China at an early date, and look to enable a visit to Japan by South Korean President Moon Jae-in and a visit to Seoul by Kono. (more...)
Snake-catching fireman dies after cobra bite
- March 18, 2018
Mr Hussin had learnt his snake-handling skills from his father, whom he called a " snake charmer", and had worked as a firefighter for 10 years, according to Malaysian news outlet The Star . These pictures helped propel him to celebrity when British tabloids mistakenly identified him as a Thai man who married a snake who he believed to be the reincarnation of his soulmate. (more...)
- March 18, 2018
Mr Hussin had learnt his snake-handling skills from his father, whom he called a " snake charmer", and had worked as a firefighter for 10 years, according to Malaysian news outlet The Star . These pictures helped propel him to celebrity when British tabloids mistakenly identified him as a Thai man who married a snake who he believed to be the reincarnation of his soulmate. (more...)
Anderson Cooper and Boyfriend Benjamin Maisani Split After Nine Years Together
- March 18, 2018
Earlier this week, the ex-couple was photographed leaving their Manhattan home together. They were together for nine years. Lopez had posted several pictures of himself with Cooper on Instagram, however, his account is now set to private. That trip came after Cooper had performed his AC2 show in New York City alongside Andy Cohen, with his live in Maisani one of the guests in attendance. (more...)
- March 18, 2018
Earlier this week, the ex-couple was photographed leaving their Manhattan home together. They were together for nine years. Lopez had posted several pictures of himself with Cooper on Instagram, however, his account is now set to private. That trip came after Cooper had performed his AC2 show in New York City alongside Andy Cohen, with his live in Maisani one of the guests in attendance. (more...)
White House staff purge: Rumours grow of imminent sackings
- March 18, 2018
The fact that the comments were made, even if off-the-record, to a room full of reporters and White House officials stunned The Beast's sources, especially given the fact that Kelly is regarded as "one of the more mature members of Trump's top brass". (more...)
- March 18, 2018
The fact that the comments were made, even if off-the-record, to a room full of reporters and White House officials stunned The Beast's sources, especially given the fact that Kelly is regarded as "one of the more mature members of Trump's top brass". (more...)
Former US envoy says North Korea surprised Trump said yes to talks
- March 18, 2018
China is voicing support for the possible U.S. In that capacity, he conducted a series of back-channel talks with North Korean officials, and traveled to Pyongyang past year, securing the release of imprisoned American student Otto Warmbier, who died shortly after he was freed. (more...)
- March 18, 2018
China is voicing support for the possible U.S. In that capacity, he conducted a series of back-channel talks with North Korean officials, and traveled to Pyongyang past year, securing the release of imprisoned American student Otto Warmbier, who died shortly after he was freed. (more...)
Mauritian president resigns over credit card scandal
- March 18, 2018
Mohamed told local Radio Plus that she had made a decision to resign "to prevent a constitutional crisis". She has vowed to fight the allegations. Prime Minister of the nation Pravind Jugnauth had threatened to force Gurib-Fakim out of her position which is largely ceremonial. (more...)
- March 18, 2018
Mohamed told local Radio Plus that she had made a decision to resign "to prevent a constitutional crisis". She has vowed to fight the allegations. Prime Minister of the nation Pravind Jugnauth had threatened to force Gurib-Fakim out of her position which is largely ceremonial. (more...)
Airstrikes kill scores in Syrian rebel enclave as civilian exodus gathers pace
- March 18, 2018
The monitor said a Turkish strike on Friday hit Afrin's hospital, killing 16 civilians, including two pregnant women. Since their January offensive began, Turkish forces have almost encircled Afrin as they press their campaign to drive the Syrian Kurdish fighters from the town and surrounding region, where tens of thousands of civilians are still believed trapped. (more...)
- March 18, 2018
The monitor said a Turkish strike on Friday hit Afrin's hospital, killing 16 civilians, including two pregnant women. Since their January offensive began, Turkish forces have almost encircled Afrin as they press their campaign to drive the Syrian Kurdish fighters from the town and surrounding region, where tens of thousands of civilians are still believed trapped. (more...)
Migrant crisis: At least 15 die as boat capsizes off Greece
- March 18, 2018
Among the victims are five children. The boat was ferrying migrants from Turkey to Greece when it went down overnight off the island of Agathonissi. Another two migrants died on Saturday near the land border with Turkey when the truck they were travelling in overturned trying to avoid a police check, the authorities said. (more...)
- March 18, 2018
Among the victims are five children. The boat was ferrying migrants from Turkey to Greece when it went down overnight off the island of Agathonissi. Another two migrants died on Saturday near the land border with Turkey when the truck they were travelling in overturned trying to avoid a police check, the authorities said. (more...)
Nerve agent attack: Russian Federation expels 23 United Kingdom diplomats
- March 18, 2018
Russian Federation said Friday that it will expel British diplomats and halt high-level meetings with the United Kingdom in an increasingly global standoff over the nerve agent attack on an ex-spy - but still isn't saying who will be kicked out or when. (more...)
- March 18, 2018
Russian Federation said Friday that it will expel British diplomats and halt high-level meetings with the United Kingdom in an increasingly global standoff over the nerve agent attack on an ex-spy - but still isn't saying who will be kicked out or when. (more...)
Spy poisoning: Putin most likely behind attack, says Britain
- March 18, 2018
On Thursday, the leaders of France, Germany, the USA and United Kingdom issued a joint statement on the attack, condemning the "first offensive use of a nerve agent in Europe since the Second World War". Sergei Skripal moved to Salisbury after being jailed for passing Russian state secrets to British intelligence while working for the Russian government in the 1990s. (more...)
- March 18, 2018
On Thursday, the leaders of France, Germany, the USA and United Kingdom issued a joint statement on the attack, condemning the "first offensive use of a nerve agent in Europe since the Second World War". Sergei Skripal moved to Salisbury after being jailed for passing Russian state secrets to British intelligence while working for the Russian government in the 1990s. (more...)
Sweden could be meeting place for Trump-Kim Jong Un talks
- March 18, 2018
As North Korea's top diplomat , Ri is one of the most visible faces of a country shrouded in secrecy. "We are not sending any representation", she said, adding that the United States was preparing for the summit in good faith, but has yet to hear from Pyongyang on the matter. (more...)
- March 18, 2018
As North Korea's top diplomat , Ri is one of the most visible faces of a country shrouded in secrecy. "We are not sending any representation", she said, adding that the United States was preparing for the summit in good faith, but has yet to hear from Pyongyang on the matter. (more...)
Donald Trump's 'big, attractive border wall' is stuck at prototype stage
- March 18, 2018
Brown urged Trump to visit California's Central Valley to observe construction projects paving the way for a high-speed rail line. Brown responded on Twitter , thanking Trump for the "shout-out". More than 10 million Californians, or 27% of the population, are immigrants - the largest percentage in the country. We're looking at it very, very strongly. (more...)
- March 18, 2018
Brown urged Trump to visit California's Central Valley to observe construction projects paving the way for a high-speed rail line. Brown responded on Twitter , thanking Trump for the "shout-out". More than 10 million Californians, or 27% of the population, are immigrants - the largest percentage in the country. We're looking at it very, very strongly. (more...)
CIA Director nominee Gina Haspel did not mock tortured detainee
- March 17, 2018
He said it portrayed Haspel's "gleeful enjoyment at the suffering of someone being tortured". When you name a woman who was integral to the CIA's torture program, that tells the Central Intelligence Agency workforce that you can go ahead and commit war crimes or crimes against humanity and still get ahead in your career. (more...)
- March 17, 2018
He said it portrayed Haspel's "gleeful enjoyment at the suffering of someone being tortured". When you name a woman who was integral to the CIA's torture program, that tells the Central Intelligence Agency workforce that you can go ahead and commit war crimes or crimes against humanity and still get ahead in your career. (more...)
Russian Federation to expel 23 British diplomats: foreign ministry
- March 17, 2018
Russian Federation also said it was halting the activities of the British Council, Britain's worldwide organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities, across the country. "It is Russian Federation that is in flagrant breach of worldwide law and the Chemical Weapons Convention". Russian officials had previously said that Russia had destroyed the Novichok weapons when it had dismantled its chemical arsenal, which was completed past year. (more...)
- March 17, 2018
Russian Federation also said it was halting the activities of the British Council, Britain's worldwide organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities, across the country. "It is Russian Federation that is in flagrant breach of worldwide law and the Chemical Weapons Convention". Russian officials had previously said that Russia had destroyed the Novichok weapons when it had dismantled its chemical arsenal, which was completed past year. (more...)
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