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All wildfire evacuees allowed to return home
- August 23, 2016
In mountains north of San Francisco, a 6-square-mile blaze was 80 percent contained after destroying 300 structures, including 189 homes and eight businesses, in the working-class community of Lower Lake. By then, the fire had already spread to more than 2,000 acres and was threatening the West Cajon Valley and the communities of Devore, Oak Hills and Wrightwood. (more...)
- August 23, 2016
In mountains north of San Francisco, a 6-square-mile blaze was 80 percent contained after destroying 300 structures, including 189 homes and eight businesses, in the working-class community of Lower Lake. By then, the fire had already spread to more than 2,000 acres and was threatening the West Cajon Valley and the communities of Devore, Oak Hills and Wrightwood. (more...)
In Iraq, Nigeria and now Turkey, child bombers strike
- August 23, 2016
Turkey has vowed to "completely cleanse" Islamic State militants from its border region. The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) alleged that the attack was only thwarted as the mobile phone detonator rigged to the bomb failed to go off. jets to fly attacks against the group from its air bases. Turkey's prime minister was more cautious on Monday, saying it was too early to say who carried out the attack, though security sources say witnesses reported the bomber was a child. (more...)
- August 23, 2016
Turkey has vowed to "completely cleanse" Islamic State militants from its border region. The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) alleged that the attack was only thwarted as the mobile phone detonator rigged to the bomb failed to go off. jets to fly attacks against the group from its air bases. Turkey's prime minister was more cautious on Monday, saying it was too early to say who carried out the attack, though security sources say witnesses reported the bomber was a child. (more...)
Eurozone flash composite PMI unexpectedly nudges up in August
- August 23, 2016
There are "no signs of the recovery being derailed by Brexit uncertainty", said Chris Williamson, chief economist at Markit in London. The flash services Purchasing Managers' Index climbed to 53.1 from 52.9 a month ago. The country's flash services PMI was at 53.3, beneath the prior and forecast 54.4. The PMI sub-index for manufacturing inched down to 53.6 as companies reported weaker growth in output and new orders while also hiring new staff at a slower rate. (more...)
- August 23, 2016
There are "no signs of the recovery being derailed by Brexit uncertainty", said Chris Williamson, chief economist at Markit in London. The flash services Purchasing Managers' Index climbed to 53.1 from 52.9 a month ago. The country's flash services PMI was at 53.3, beneath the prior and forecast 54.4. The PMI sub-index for manufacturing inched down to 53.6 as companies reported weaker growth in output and new orders while also hiring new staff at a slower rate. (more...)
London Night Tube Brings Capital Benefits
- August 23, 2016
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has launched London's first ever weekend Night Tube service - a truly exciting moment for London. About 100 British Transport Police officers patrolled the network on the launch of the service. Mr Khan told the Press Association the people using the Night Tube will include doctors, nurses, security guards, porters and tourists. Trains will run every 10 minutes on the full Victoria line and on the Central line between White City and Leytonstone. (more...)
- August 23, 2016
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has launched London's first ever weekend Night Tube service - a truly exciting moment for London. About 100 British Transport Police officers patrolled the network on the launch of the service. Mr Khan told the Press Association the people using the Night Tube will include doctors, nurses, security guards, porters and tourists. Trains will run every 10 minutes on the full Victoria line and on the Central line between White City and Leytonstone. (more...)
U.S. fighter jets protect Hasakah air space after Syrian government airstrikes
- August 23, 2016
American fighter jets were sent to the area where the Syrian jets conducted the airstrikes Thursday, but by the time the USA planes arrived the Syrian forces had flown away. Special Forces team on the ground. You have to wonder what the Kurds think of their American allies disappearing at the first sign of danger. USA special operations forces were based around six kilometres north of Hasakeh and reinforcements arrived Friday "from inside and outside Syria, accompanied by military ... (more...)
- August 23, 2016
American fighter jets were sent to the area where the Syrian jets conducted the airstrikes Thursday, but by the time the USA planes arrived the Syrian forces had flown away. Special Forces team on the ground. You have to wonder what the Kurds think of their American allies disappearing at the first sign of danger. USA special operations forces were based around six kilometres north of Hasakeh and reinforcements arrived Friday "from inside and outside Syria, accompanied by military ... (more...)
Multiple Israeli air strikes hit Gaza Strip after Palestinian rocket attack
- August 23, 2016
B'chasdei Hashem there were no fatalities or injuries in the attack as a rocket landed between two homes. Israeli army spokesman Peter Lerner said Israeli forces retaliated by hitting targets of the Palestinian Islamist movement in northern Gaza. (more...)
- August 23, 2016
B'chasdei Hashem there were no fatalities or injuries in the attack as a rocket landed between two homes. Israeli army spokesman Peter Lerner said Israeli forces retaliated by hitting targets of the Palestinian Islamist movement in northern Gaza. (more...)
Peaceful Ferguson Protest Disrupted by Hit-and-Run and Gunfire
- August 23, 2016
Ferguson Police spokesman Jeff small said the driver was being "very cooperative". After the shots rang out, most of the protesters left the area, she said, adding that she doesn't think the gunfire and the auto accident were linked because of how much time went by between the two incidents. (more...)
- August 23, 2016
Ferguson Police spokesman Jeff small said the driver was being "very cooperative". After the shots rang out, most of the protesters left the area, she said, adding that she doesn't think the gunfire and the auto accident were linked because of how much time went by between the two incidents. (more...)
Man run over trying to stop woman from leaving birthday party
- August 23, 2016
In an attempt to stop the woman from leaving, Merkley got on the ground in front of the woman's BMW, police stated. She ran over him and then drove off, Sullivan said. Witnesses said both had been drinking alcohol before the incident. Police know the identity of the BMW driver, but she had not been arrested as of late Sunday morning, according to Sullivan. (more...)
- August 23, 2016
In an attempt to stop the woman from leaving, Merkley got on the ground in front of the woman's BMW, police stated. She ran over him and then drove off, Sullivan said. Witnesses said both had been drinking alcohol before the incident. Police know the identity of the BMW driver, but she had not been arrested as of late Sunday morning, according to Sullivan. (more...)
Crews battle blazes in California, Washington state, Wyoming
- August 23, 2016
Finney said that firefighters should be intentionally setting more so-called prescribed fires to burn off excess vegetation, or simply let some natural fires burn longer. So far, one person has been injured by the blaze that has destroyed 34 residences and 14 other structures, damaged seven more and burned 27,546 acres. (more...)
- August 23, 2016
Finney said that firefighters should be intentionally setting more so-called prescribed fires to burn off excess vegetation, or simply let some natural fires burn longer. So far, one person has been injured by the blaze that has destroyed 34 residences and 14 other structures, damaged seven more and burned 27,546 acres. (more...)
Pence says Clinton should shut family foundation
- August 23, 2016
Yet the former NY mayor Rudy Giuliani, a close adviser to the Republican nominee, reprised the health rumors last weekend, claiming without evidence that Clinton's physical and mental health were deteriorating. Robby Mook, Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign manager, told CNN on Sunday that the additional safeguards were "unprecedented ... in terms of disclosure and limits". (more...)
- August 23, 2016
Yet the former NY mayor Rudy Giuliani, a close adviser to the Republican nominee, reprised the health rumors last weekend, claiming without evidence that Clinton's physical and mental health were deteriorating. Robby Mook, Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign manager, told CNN on Sunday that the additional safeguards were "unprecedented ... in terms of disclosure and limits". (more...)
Trump Calls for 'Ideological Warfare' to Defeat Radical Islam
- August 23, 2016
In the Cold War, we had an ideological screening test . He vowed on Monday to overhaul the current screening process to block those who sympathise with extremist groups or don't embrace so-called "American" values. Following those remarks, Philippine congressman Joey Salceda introduced a bill proposing to ban the real estate mogul from the Philippines, while Fil-Am California Assemblymember Rob Bonta said Trump is "unfit to serve as president". (more...)
- August 23, 2016
In the Cold War, we had an ideological screening test . He vowed on Monday to overhaul the current screening process to block those who sympathise with extremist groups or don't embrace so-called "American" values. Following those remarks, Philippine congressman Joey Salceda introduced a bill proposing to ban the real estate mogul from the Philippines, while Fil-Am California Assemblymember Rob Bonta said Trump is "unfit to serve as president". (more...)
Over 1900 Killed In 'Chilling' Philippines War On Drugs
- August 23, 2016
Rosa told the panel that about 1,900 people had been killed during the crackdown. "This is just to illustrate that there is indeed a clear danger on the lives of our men in the operations against illegal drugs", he said during his presentation at the second day of the Senate investigation on extrajudicial killings. (more...)
- August 23, 2016
Rosa told the panel that about 1,900 people had been killed during the crackdown. "This is just to illustrate that there is indeed a clear danger on the lives of our men in the operations against illegal drugs", he said during his presentation at the second day of the Senate investigation on extrajudicial killings. (more...)
Orlando Shooter's Father Appears at Clinton Rally
- August 23, 2016
That man was Seddique Mateen , the father of Pulse nightclub shooter Omar Mateen, who was killed by a SWAT team on June 12. Mateen told the WPTV reporter he wishes his son had "joined the Army and fought ISIS". Seddique Mateen , father of Orlando shooter Omar Mateen , attended Clinton's rally. "The first thing I want to say is that club should have had good security", the Afghani immigrant told Sky News. (more...)
- August 23, 2016
That man was Seddique Mateen , the father of Pulse nightclub shooter Omar Mateen, who was killed by a SWAT team on June 12. Mateen told the WPTV reporter he wishes his son had "joined the Army and fought ISIS". Seddique Mateen , father of Orlando shooter Omar Mateen , attended Clinton's rally. "The first thing I want to say is that club should have had good security", the Afghani immigrant told Sky News. (more...)
South Carolina Navy complex: West Nile in some mosquitoes
- August 23, 2016
One of the most effective ways for a homeowner to keep mosquitoes from reproducing is to remove and standing water from around houses. State Health Commissioner Dr. These symptoms generally appear two to 14 days following the bite of an infected mosquito. Officials say four residents also have contracted travel-acquired Zika virus. (more...)
- August 23, 2016
One of the most effective ways for a homeowner to keep mosquitoes from reproducing is to remove and standing water from around houses. State Health Commissioner Dr. These symptoms generally appear two to 14 days following the bite of an infected mosquito. Officials say four residents also have contracted travel-acquired Zika virus. (more...)
Four major sponsors dump U.S. swimmer Ryan Lochte
- August 23, 2016
Since his biggest sponsor Speedo took the first plunge to drop Lochte on Monday morning, other sponsors including Ralph Lauren, Gentle Hair Removal and Airweave have all promised to cut ties with Lochte after the swimmer admitted that he lied about being robbed at gunpoint. (more...)
- August 23, 2016
Since his biggest sponsor Speedo took the first plunge to drop Lochte on Monday morning, other sponsors including Ralph Lauren, Gentle Hair Removal and Airweave have all promised to cut ties with Lochte after the swimmer admitted that he lied about being robbed at gunpoint. (more...)
UN Questioning Why Peacekeepers Did Not Try to Stop South Sudan Violence
- August 23, 2016
A statement from Machar's SPLM-IO party said the leader had been "evacuated to a safe country within the region" without naming Congo. Machar and many of his supporters fled the capital after last month's fighting between government and rebel forces, in which hundreds of civilians were killed and raised fears of a return to civil war. (more...)
- August 23, 2016
A statement from Machar's SPLM-IO party said the leader had been "evacuated to a safe country within the region" without naming Congo. Machar and many of his supporters fled the capital after last month's fighting between government and rebel forces, in which hundreds of civilians were killed and raised fears of a return to civil war. (more...)
US, South Korea Begin Annual Military Drill Despite Threats from Pyongyang
- August 23, 2016
A statement issued Monday by the North's military said its first-strike units were ready to turn the US and Washington "into a heap of ashes through a Korean-style preemptive nuclear strike", if North Korea's sovereignty is threatened. Pyongyang, therefore, issued a statement accusing the United States of "creating an evil cycle of tensions" and "bringing the grave danger of a nuclear war to the Korean peninsula", as translated by Newsweek . (more...)
- August 23, 2016
A statement issued Monday by the North's military said its first-strike units were ready to turn the US and Washington "into a heap of ashes through a Korean-style preemptive nuclear strike", if North Korea's sovereignty is threatened. Pyongyang, therefore, issued a statement accusing the United States of "creating an evil cycle of tensions" and "bringing the grave danger of a nuclear war to the Korean peninsula", as translated by Newsweek . (more...)
Bomb-wearing child says Islamic State made him do it
- August 23, 2016
The boy, said to be around 12-years-old, claims he was kidnapped by ISIL jihadists who strapped on an explosives vest and ordered him to attack a Shia mosque, media reports said. "The police forces have managed to foil a terrorist operation that could have caused victims and led to a catastrophe for the province", Kirkuk Governor Najmeddin Karim told AFP. (more...)
- August 23, 2016
The boy, said to be around 12-years-old, claims he was kidnapped by ISIL jihadists who strapped on an explosives vest and ordered him to attack a Shia mosque, media reports said. "The police forces have managed to foil a terrorist operation that could have caused victims and led to a catastrophe for the province", Kirkuk Governor Najmeddin Karim told AFP. (more...)
U.S. commander skeptical of cooperation with Russian Federation in Syria
- August 23, 2016
Army Lt. Gen. Stephen J. Townsend took authority Sunday of the US -led coalition fighting the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, vowing to destroy the terrorist group's so-called caliphate within a year but admitting the war was far from over. (more...)
- August 23, 2016
Army Lt. Gen. Stephen J. Townsend took authority Sunday of the US -led coalition fighting the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, vowing to destroy the terrorist group's so-called caliphate within a year but admitting the war was far from over. (more...)
Penguin promoted to brigadier by Norwegian King's Guard
- August 23, 2016
But now, the flightless bird has been promoted in rank by the Norwegian military and given the new title of Brigadier Sir Nils Olav by his Majesty the King of Norway's Guard, during his visit. Visitors to Edinburgh Zoo on Monday found themselves in the front row for the inauguration of Sir Nils Olav, a King penguin at the zoo, and newly-appointed Brigadier. (more...)
- August 23, 2016
But now, the flightless bird has been promoted in rank by the Norwegian military and given the new title of Brigadier Sir Nils Olav by his Majesty the King of Norway's Guard, during his visit. Visitors to Edinburgh Zoo on Monday found themselves in the front row for the inauguration of Sir Nils Olav, a King penguin at the zoo, and newly-appointed Brigadier. (more...)
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