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McGinty criticizes ransoms, but not US' payment to Iran
- August 23, 2016
The Jan. 17 agreement involved the return of the $400 million, plus an additional $1.3 billion in interest, terms that Obama described as favorable compared to what might have been expected from a tribunal set up in The Hague to rule on claims between the two countries. (more...)
- August 23, 2016
The Jan. 17 agreement involved the return of the $400 million, plus an additional $1.3 billion in interest, terms that Obama described as favorable compared to what might have been expected from a tribunal set up in The Hague to rule on claims between the two countries. (more...)
Aleppo boy's brother dies as a result of the same airstrike
- August 23, 2016
An anonymous witness told Reuters that Ali suffered from internal bleeding and organ failure. For five years the so-called civilized world has sat back and watched as Syria tore itself apart. "Children of Omran's age in Syria have known nothing but the horror of this war waged by adults", he said . At least 51 people were killed Saturday as a result of rebels' shelling and airstrikes in Syria's northern city of Aleppo, reports said early this month. (more...)
- August 23, 2016
An anonymous witness told Reuters that Ali suffered from internal bleeding and organ failure. For five years the so-called civilized world has sat back and watched as Syria tore itself apart. "Children of Omran's age in Syria have known nothing but the horror of this war waged by adults", he said . At least 51 people were killed Saturday as a result of rebels' shelling and airstrikes in Syria's northern city of Aleppo, reports said early this month. (more...)
Trump denies changing his mind on immigration policy
- August 23, 2016
Several businesses, including NBC, Univision and Macy's, soon cut ties with Trump. -Mexican border to stem illegal immigration. "But we want to come up with something fair". Trump is now denying that he is preparing to flip flop on the issue, while his campaign manager Kellyanne Conway has said his position on deportation forces is "to be determined". (more...)
- August 23, 2016
Several businesses, including NBC, Univision and Macy's, soon cut ties with Trump. -Mexican border to stem illegal immigration. "But we want to come up with something fair". Trump is now denying that he is preparing to flip flop on the issue, while his campaign manager Kellyanne Conway has said his position on deportation forces is "to be determined". (more...)
Doctors Without Borders evacuating hospital staff from Yemen
- August 23, 2016
MSF is one of handful of worldwide aid groups operating on the ground in Yemen where a 16-month civil war between a Gulf Arab coalition and the Houthis - rebels allied with Iran - has killed more than 6,500 people and brought one of world's poorest countries close to starvation. (more...)
- August 23, 2016
MSF is one of handful of worldwide aid groups operating on the ground in Yemen where a 16-month civil war between a Gulf Arab coalition and the Houthis - rebels allied with Iran - has killed more than 6,500 people and brought one of world's poorest countries close to starvation. (more...)
This GOP activist just destroyed Donald Trump
- August 23, 2016
BuzzFeed reported that the Republican presidential candidate was considering a "humane and efficient" way of dealing with some 11 million individuals living in the USA illegally. Trump had been scheduled to deliver a speech on the topic Thursday in Colorado, but it has since been postponed. A new ad war is now under way between trump and Clinton and what looks like a policy shift from the gop nominee. (more...)
- August 23, 2016
BuzzFeed reported that the Republican presidential candidate was considering a "humane and efficient" way of dealing with some 11 million individuals living in the USA illegally. Trump had been scheduled to deliver a speech on the topic Thursday in Colorado, but it has since been postponed. A new ad war is now under way between trump and Clinton and what looks like a policy shift from the gop nominee. (more...)
Teen who fathered teacher's baby gets $6 million from school
- August 23, 2016
Whitehurst was molesting students while working as a teacher at Redlands Unified". A former student who impregnated a California high-school teacher received a $6 million settlement from the school district Friday, the Los Angeles Times reports . (more...)
- August 23, 2016
Whitehurst was molesting students while working as a teacher at Redlands Unified". A former student who impregnated a California high-school teacher received a $6 million settlement from the school district Friday, the Los Angeles Times reports . (more...)
Turkey to release 38000 prisoners early
- August 23, 2016
In a similar operation on Tuesday, Turkish police raided dozens of companies in Istanbul in search of 120 suspects. German broadcaster ARD this week published part of a confidential German government report , which it said marked the first official assessment linking Erdogan and Turkey's government to support for Islamist and terrorist groups. (more...)
- August 23, 2016
In a similar operation on Tuesday, Turkish police raided dozens of companies in Istanbul in search of 120 suspects. German broadcaster ARD this week published part of a confidential German government report , which it said marked the first official assessment linking Erdogan and Turkey's government to support for Islamist and terrorist groups. (more...)
Obama, following Trump, to visit Louisiana flood damage
- August 23, 2016
His first order of business is a Tuesday trip to Baton Rouge , Louisiana, to survey damage from flooding that killed at least 13 people and forced thousands into shelters. In response, Alley said the governor's request "wouldn't stop me". And even though the waters have begun to recede, President Obama has not set foot in the Bayou State. (more...)
- August 23, 2016
His first order of business is a Tuesday trip to Baton Rouge , Louisiana, to survey damage from flooding that killed at least 13 people and forced thousands into shelters. In response, Alley said the governor's request "wouldn't stop me". And even though the waters have begun to recede, President Obama has not set foot in the Bayou State. (more...)
No change to Liverpool FC transfer plans, insists Jurgen Klopp
- August 23, 2016
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists there is no greater expectation on his side to win a trophy due to their lack of European football. In two or three situations we had too many players involved outside the box and not in the box, that makes absolutely no sense. (more...)
- August 23, 2016
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists there is no greater expectation on his side to win a trophy due to their lack of European football. In two or three situations we had too many players involved outside the box and not in the box, that makes absolutely no sense. (more...)
Palestinian rocket strikes Israeli town near Gaza
- August 23, 2016
No injuries were reported on either side. The Palestinian ministry of health announced through one of their social media accounts that more than 5 people, among them a 17 year old Palestinian received wounds during IDF's strikes in the northern part of the Gaza Strip . (more...)
- August 23, 2016
No injuries were reported on either side. The Palestinian ministry of health announced through one of their social media accounts that more than 5 people, among them a 17 year old Palestinian received wounds during IDF's strikes in the northern part of the Gaza Strip . (more...)
Fight to Save Hearst Castle From Chimney Fire Enters Day 10
- August 23, 2016
About 330 structures are threatened. Public tours of Hearst's 124-room "vacation home", Casa Grande, were initially suspended on Saturday as flames neared the estate, marking the first major fire threat to the landmark property since the 1960s, parks spokesman Dennis Weber said. (more...)
- August 23, 2016
About 330 structures are threatened. Public tours of Hearst's 124-room "vacation home", Casa Grande, were initially suspended on Saturday as flames neared the estate, marking the first major fire threat to the landmark property since the 1960s, parks spokesman Dennis Weber said. (more...)
Day 9: Chimney Fire grows to 24096 acres with 35 percent contained
- August 23, 2016
But the iconic estate that was the inspiration for the Xanadu estate in the 1941 Orson Welles movie "Citizen Kane" - and much of the rest of parched San Luis Obispo County - continued to be threatened by a fire that has already forced the evacuation of hundreds of homeowners from communities around Lake Nacimiento. (more...)
- August 23, 2016
But the iconic estate that was the inspiration for the Xanadu estate in the 1941 Orson Welles movie "Citizen Kane" - and much of the rest of parched San Luis Obispo County - continued to be threatened by a fire that has already forced the evacuation of hundreds of homeowners from communities around Lake Nacimiento. (more...)
Kipchoge takes marathon gold
- August 23, 2016
He has now won seven of his eight career marathons. The Brazilians had lost to the Italians in a preliminary match but won the final 25-22, 28-26, 26-24, handing Italy its third silver medal. "It really feels great", he told AFP after winning Kenya's sixth gold medal of the Games, all of them in athletics. Lochte, in a portion of an interview with NBC's Matt Lauer that aired Saturday, continued backtracking from a story that he initially described as an armed robbery. (more...)
- August 23, 2016
He has now won seven of his eight career marathons. The Brazilians had lost to the Italians in a preliminary match but won the final 25-22, 28-26, 26-24, handing Italy its third silver medal. "It really feels great", he told AFP after winning Kenya's sixth gold medal of the Games, all of them in athletics. Lochte, in a portion of an interview with NBC's Matt Lauer that aired Saturday, continued backtracking from a story that he initially described as an armed robbery. (more...)
Russian Federation halts use of Iranian airbase
- August 23, 2016
Iranian Defence Minister Hossein Dehghan dismissed that criticism but also chided Moscow for publicising the move, describing it as showing off and a 'betrayal of trust'. "There has been a kind of showing-off and inconsiderate attitude behind the announcement of this news", he told an Iranian television channel. "But we have definitely not given them a military base", said Dehghan. (more...)
- August 23, 2016
Iranian Defence Minister Hossein Dehghan dismissed that criticism but also chided Moscow for publicising the move, describing it as showing off and a 'betrayal of trust'. "There has been a kind of showing-off and inconsiderate attitude behind the announcement of this news", he told an Iranian television channel. "But we have definitely not given them a military base", said Dehghan. (more...)
Greece returns immigrants to Turkey
- August 23, 2016
Greece's coastguard has rescued dozens of people whose migrant boat ran aground on a deserted islet south-west of the country, hundreds of miles from the usual entry point for migrants. Many have officially applied for asylum. However despite the near-doubling of figures this month, the new arrivals are still only a tiny fraction of the numbers that were making the crossing from Turkey to Greece past year when - at its peak in October - the flow of migrants topped 190,000 people in a single ... (more...)
- August 23, 2016
Greece's coastguard has rescued dozens of people whose migrant boat ran aground on a deserted islet south-west of the country, hundreds of miles from the usual entry point for migrants. Many have officially applied for asylum. However despite the near-doubling of figures this month, the new arrivals are still only a tiny fraction of the numbers that were making the crossing from Turkey to Greece past year when - at its peak in October - the flow of migrants topped 190,000 people in a single ... (more...)
Man arrested in killings blames rampage on drugs
- August 23, 2016
At around 7:30 this Monday morning, Dearman signed extradition papers and is now awaiting transport by the Mobile County Sheriff's Office. Detectives say the only victim that survived was Dearman's girlfriend, 24-year-old Laneta Lester , who was staying at her sister's house to escape the abusive relationship. (more...)
- August 23, 2016
At around 7:30 this Monday morning, Dearman signed extradition papers and is now awaiting transport by the Mobile County Sheriff's Office. Detectives say the only victim that survived was Dearman's girlfriend, 24-year-old Laneta Lester , who was staying at her sister's house to escape the abusive relationship. (more...)
Trump Cancels Major Campaign Events in Colorado, Nevada, Oregon
- August 23, 2016
Donald Trump is postponing a major immigration speech he was set to deliver Thursday in Colorado as his campaign continues to fine-tune his immigration policy. "It has to be very firm", he said. But even as Trump has evolved on his other headline immigration plan - at first calling for a temporary ban on Muslims entering the U.S.to now saying he supports barring travel from terrorism-stricken countries - he has remained consistent about his support for mass deportation since last August . (more...)
- August 23, 2016
Donald Trump is postponing a major immigration speech he was set to deliver Thursday in Colorado as his campaign continues to fine-tune his immigration policy. "It has to be very firm", he said. But even as Trump has evolved on his other headline immigration plan - at first calling for a temporary ban on Muslims entering the U.S.to now saying he supports barring travel from terrorism-stricken countries - he has remained consistent about his support for mass deportation since last August . (more...)
State ordered to review 15K new Clinton docs
- August 23, 2016
In a separate development, Judicial Watch also released 20 previously undisclosed email exchanges involving Clinton that were turned over by her former Deputy Chief of Staff Huma Abedin. Which makes this headline in The Washington Post Monday all the more troubling: "FBI uncovered 15,000 more documents in Clinton email probe". In July, FBI Director James Comey confirmed that Hillary Clinton sent and received classified information in her private email server. (more...)
- August 23, 2016
In a separate development, Judicial Watch also released 20 previously undisclosed email exchanges involving Clinton that were turned over by her former Deputy Chief of Staff Huma Abedin. Which makes this headline in The Washington Post Monday all the more troubling: "FBI uncovered 15,000 more documents in Clinton email probe". In July, FBI Director James Comey confirmed that Hillary Clinton sent and received classified information in her private email server. (more...)
Brother of Syrian boy in viral video dies
- August 23, 2016
Yesterday evening (Saturday), it was reported that Ali, Omran's 10-year-old brother, succumbed to his wounds. Ali Daqneesh (10) was injured alongside his little brother Omran and the rest of his family when an airstrike reduced their apartment building to rubble on Wednesday night. (more...)
- August 23, 2016
Yesterday evening (Saturday), it was reported that Ali, Omran's 10-year-old brother, succumbed to his wounds. Ali Daqneesh (10) was injured alongside his little brother Omran and the rest of his family when an airstrike reduced their apartment building to rubble on Wednesday night. (more...)
London mayor: Labour Party 'extremely unlikely to win' under Corbyn
- August 23, 2016
Khan, who has been Mayor of London since May 2016, campaigned heavily for the Remain camp ahead of the European Union referendum, and said Corbyn "totally failed" to get a pro-Europe message across. Why would things be different in a general election? However, support from Mr Khan, whose election as London mayor in May was Labour's best result in an otherwise disappointing set of local elections, will be seen as a huge boost for Mr Smith. (more...)
- August 23, 2016
Khan, who has been Mayor of London since May 2016, campaigned heavily for the Remain camp ahead of the European Union referendum, and said Corbyn "totally failed" to get a pro-Europe message across. Why would things be different in a general election? However, support from Mr Khan, whose election as London mayor in May was Labour's best result in an otherwise disappointing set of local elections, will be seen as a huge boost for Mr Smith. (more...)
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