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Woman threw young daughter into river, killing her
- August 06, 2018
Green says she was standing near the porch of her apartment when Denson tried walking inside. Police said they responded to a report of a child being thrown from a bridge at 4:30 p.m., and a dive team member discovered an unconscious child submerged about 75 feet off shore. (more...)
- August 06, 2018
Green says she was standing near the porch of her apartment when Denson tried walking inside. Police said they responded to a report of a child being thrown from a bridge at 4:30 p.m., and a dive team member discovered an unconscious child submerged about 75 feet off shore. (more...)
Violent Chicago weekend leaves at least 10 dead, dozens hurt
- August 06, 2018
Two people were killed and 28 were wounded between midnight and 3 a.m., including at least 13 teenagers, one of whom was shot in the head and killed, the Sun-Times reported . Waller said that despite the weekend's violence, shootings in the city are down 30 per cent from 2017, and murders are down 25 per cent. The 17-year-old suffered a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead on the scene by police. (more...)
- August 06, 2018
Two people were killed and 28 were wounded between midnight and 3 a.m., including at least 13 teenagers, one of whom was shot in the head and killed, the Sun-Times reported . Waller said that despite the weekend's violence, shootings in the city are down 30 per cent from 2017, and murders are down 25 per cent. The 17-year-old suffered a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead on the scene by police. (more...)
5 victims identified in Southern California small plane crash
- August 06, 2018
A parked auto was destroyed when the aircraft went down outside a busy shopping center, but the vehicle was unoccupied at the time , the AP reported . The incident reportedly occurred at around 12.30pm on Sunday. Category III Aviation Corp , a San Francisco real estate firm, owned the plane, FAA records showed. (more...)
- August 06, 2018
A parked auto was destroyed when the aircraft went down outside a busy shopping center, but the vehicle was unoccupied at the time , the AP reported . The incident reportedly occurred at around 12.30pm on Sunday. Category III Aviation Corp , a San Francisco real estate firm, owned the plane, FAA records showed. (more...)
Three dead in quake on Indonesia's Lombok
- August 06, 2018
According to National Disaster Management Agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho , there were an estimated 820 people on the 3,726 meter (12,224 ft) mountain when the shallow 6.4-magnitude quake struck Sunday morning. "We jumped out of our beds to avoid anything falling", said a tourist who was woken by the quake. The island has a booming tourism industry and is known for its beaches and surfing, as well as handsome reefs and sea turtle conservation. (more...)
- August 06, 2018
According to National Disaster Management Agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho , there were an estimated 820 people on the 3,726 meter (12,224 ft) mountain when the shallow 6.4-magnitude quake struck Sunday morning. "We jumped out of our beds to avoid anything falling", said a tourist who was woken by the quake. The island has a booming tourism industry and is known for its beaches and surfing, as well as handsome reefs and sea turtle conservation. (more...)
Russian helicopter crash kills 18 in Siberia
- August 06, 2018
Why the tragic incident took place is being investigated. The crash was possibly caused by technical failure and a pilot's error. "At 10:20 a.m. on August 4, 2018, a Mi-8 helicopter performed a hard landing in Turukhansk district 2 kilometers from the village of Igarka", as reported by an official in Russian Emergency Ministry's department. (more...)
- August 06, 2018
Why the tragic incident took place is being investigated. The crash was possibly caused by technical failure and a pilot's error. "At 10:20 a.m. on August 4, 2018, a Mi-8 helicopter performed a hard landing in Turukhansk district 2 kilometers from the village of Igarka", as reported by an official in Russian Emergency Ministry's department. (more...)
Hurricane Hector aims at Hawaii, already coping with erupting volcano
- August 06, 2018
The NHC forecast gradual weakening on Monday night through to Wednesday. The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said the hurricane poses no short-term threat to land. "And also the cone is just to the south of Big Island". Forecasters with the National Weather Service say "Hector will cross into the local region from Tuesday night into Thursday, though it remains too early to determine precise impacts on island weather at this time". (more...)
- August 06, 2018
The NHC forecast gradual weakening on Monday night through to Wednesday. The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said the hurricane poses no short-term threat to land. "And also the cone is just to the south of Big Island". Forecasters with the National Weather Service say "Hector will cross into the local region from Tuesday night into Thursday, though it remains too early to determine precise impacts on island weather at this time". (more...)
Joint statement on the re-imposition of USA sanctions on Iran
- August 06, 2018
Starting at 12:01 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, sanctions against a wide range of Iranian industries come into effect, including traditional Iranian rug exports. The last and most significant sanctions - those on Iran's oil sector and central bank - will be restored on November 4. The new ATR-72600 planes are part of a deal for 20 new aircraft that Iran Air agreed to buy in April 2017, of which eight have so far been delivered. (more...)
- August 06, 2018
Starting at 12:01 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, sanctions against a wide range of Iranian industries come into effect, including traditional Iranian rug exports. The last and most significant sanctions - those on Iran's oil sector and central bank - will be restored on November 4. The new ATR-72600 planes are part of a deal for 20 new aircraft that Iran Air agreed to buy in April 2017, of which eight have so far been delivered. (more...)
Manafort Trial Turns to Tax Returns Mueller Says Are Phony
- August 06, 2018
The final result of this alleged loan back-shifting was "an income tax bill that Manafort could pay", Laporta said . Manafort signed the backdated loan document, she testified. In today's testimony, and throughout the trial thus far, neither Trump nor Russian Federation has been discussed, as evidence has focused on Manafort's work as a consultant in the years before he joined Trump's campaign in the presidential year. (more...)
- August 06, 2018
The final result of this alleged loan back-shifting was "an income tax bill that Manafort could pay", Laporta said . Manafort signed the backdated loan document, she testified. In today's testimony, and throughout the trial thus far, neither Trump nor Russian Federation has been discussed, as evidence has focused on Manafort's work as a consultant in the years before he joined Trump's campaign in the presidential year. (more...)
New Mexico sheriff: Compound searched, 11 kids removed
- August 06, 2018
According to Clayton County police, the toddler and his father had last been seen December 13 traveling with two adults and five children in Alabama when they were involved in a single-vehicle accident on Interstate 65. On Dec. 10, 2017, in Clayton County, Ga., a woman reported Wahhaj had taken their young son Abdul-Ghani Wahhaj to the park nine days earlier and she had not seen them since, according to the Clayton County Police Department. (more...)
- August 06, 2018
According to Clayton County police, the toddler and his father had last been seen December 13 traveling with two adults and five children in Alabama when they were involved in a single-vehicle accident on Interstate 65. On Dec. 10, 2017, in Clayton County, Ga., a woman reported Wahhaj had taken their young son Abdul-Ghani Wahhaj to the park nine days earlier and she had not seen them since, according to the Clayton County Police Department. (more...)
South Sudan foes sign final power-sharing deal
- August 06, 2018
South Sudan's almost five year conflict began after Kiir accused his sacked vice president Machar of plotting a coup against him in 2013. "We all are aware that some of the political parties were not willing to sign and I am now happy to confirm to you all that all political parties in South Sudan will now sign the deal before you", he added. (more...)
- August 06, 2018
South Sudan's almost five year conflict began after Kiir accused his sacked vice president Machar of plotting a coup against him in 2013. "We all are aware that some of the political parties were not willing to sign and I am now happy to confirm to you all that all political parties in South Sudan will now sign the deal before you", he added. (more...)
'Bomb in a drone' is President Maduro's excuse for crackdown
- August 06, 2018
Maduro survived the incident during a military rally on Saturday in which his far-left government said seven soldiers were injured following a number of explosions. Amid deadly, near-daily protests previous year, a rogue police officer flew a stolen helicopter over the capital and launched grenades at several government buildings. (more...)
- August 06, 2018
Maduro survived the incident during a military rally on Saturday in which his far-left government said seven soldiers were injured following a number of explosions. Amid deadly, near-daily protests previous year, a rogue police officer flew a stolen helicopter over the capital and launched grenades at several government buildings. (more...)
Saudi expels Canadian envoy, recalls its envoy over 'interference'
- August 06, 2018
The Saudis warned in a statement that any more criticism will be interpreted as licence to meddle in Canadian affairs. In 2014, the Canadian unit of United States weapons maker General Dynamics Corp. "We urge the Saudi authorities to immediately release them and all other peaceful #humanrights activists", the foreign ministry tweeted on Friday. Riyadh said Canada's statement about "civil society activists" was negative and unfair to the truth. (more...)
- August 06, 2018
The Saudis warned in a statement that any more criticism will be interpreted as licence to meddle in Canadian affairs. In 2014, the Canadian unit of United States weapons maker General Dynamics Corp. "We urge the Saudi authorities to immediately release them and all other peaceful #humanrights activists", the foreign ministry tweeted on Friday. Riyadh said Canada's statement about "civil society activists" was negative and unfair to the truth. (more...)
California's raging Carr wildfire causes another death
- August 06, 2018
A seventh person has died in connection with the Carr Fire after a Pacific Gas & Electric employee was killed Saturday. The fires have swelled to become larger than the deadly Carr fire , about 100 miles (160 km) to the north-east, which has killed at least six people and destroyed more than 1,500 structures. (more...)
- August 06, 2018
A seventh person has died in connection with the Carr Fire after a Pacific Gas & Electric employee was killed Saturday. The fires have swelled to become larger than the deadly Carr fire , about 100 miles (160 km) to the north-east, which has killed at least six people and destroyed more than 1,500 structures. (more...)
Rouhani says MPs' call for question unlawful but he will respond
- August 06, 2018
Pompeo called the Iranian leadership "bad actors" and said Trump is intent on getting them to "behave like a normal country". The president also issued an all-caps threat to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani last month, warning him not to threaten the US or "YOU WILL SUFFER CONSEQUENCES THE LIKES OF WHICH FEW THROUGHOUT HISTORY HAVE EVER SUFFERED BEFORE". (more...)
- August 06, 2018
Pompeo called the Iranian leadership "bad actors" and said Trump is intent on getting them to "behave like a normal country". The president also issued an all-caps threat to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani last month, warning him not to threaten the US or "YOU WILL SUFFER CONSEQUENCES THE LIKES OF WHICH FEW THROUGHOUT HISTORY HAVE EVER SUFFERED BEFORE". (more...)
Trump insults basketball star LeBron James
- August 06, 2018
Trump hit back at James and Lemon , calling the latter "the dumbest man on television ". Even NBA icon Michael Jordan - known for his reluctance to comment on political and societal matters in his prime - weighed in after Trump closed his tweet saying "I like Mike!" On Friday night, President Donald Trump unleashed a three-line insult for NBA-star LeBron James . (more...)
- August 06, 2018
Trump hit back at James and Lemon , calling the latter "the dumbest man on television ". Even NBA icon Michael Jordan - known for his reluctance to comment on political and societal matters in his prime - weighed in after Trump closed his tweet saying "I like Mike!" On Friday night, President Donald Trump unleashed a three-line insult for NBA-star LeBron James . (more...)
U.S. trade deficit posts biggest increase in 19 months in June
- August 06, 2018
One of the cited reasons behind today's market slide which started in Asia and promptly swept the rest of the globe, is a belated appreciation of Tuesday's news that the Trump administration is now considering more than doubling proposed tariffs on a further $200 billion worth of Chinese goods to 25%, up from an original 10%. (more...)
- August 06, 2018
One of the cited reasons behind today's market slide which started in Asia and promptly swept the rest of the globe, is a belated appreciation of Tuesday's news that the Trump administration is now considering more than doubling proposed tariffs on a further $200 billion worth of Chinese goods to 25%, up from an original 10%. (more...)
Trump Acknowledges Son Sought Clinton Dirt From Russians
- August 06, 2018
Most recently, Trump tweeted about the meeting Sunday, saying it was meant "to get information on an opponent, totally legal and done all the time in politics". He said he was not aware of Trump Jr. facing any legal exposure. Any legal battle over whether the president can be compelled to testify could go all the way to the U.S. (more...)
- August 06, 2018
Most recently, Trump tweeted about the meeting Sunday, saying it was meant "to get information on an opponent, totally legal and done all the time in politics". He said he was not aware of Trump Jr. facing any legal exposure. Any legal battle over whether the president can be compelled to testify could go all the way to the U.S. (more...)
United Nations to convene Yemen talks in Geneva next month
- August 06, 2018
A Saudi-led coalition allied with the government has been at war with the Houthis since 2015. A United Nations panel has compiled a detailed report of civilian casualties caused by the Saudi military and its allies during their war against Yemen , saying the Riyadh-led coalition has used precision-guided munitions in its raids on civilian targets. (more...)
- August 06, 2018
A Saudi-led coalition allied with the government has been at war with the Houthis since 2015. A United Nations panel has compiled a detailed report of civilian casualties caused by the Saudi military and its allies during their war against Yemen , saying the Riyadh-led coalition has used precision-guided munitions in its raids on civilian targets. (more...)
New Law in Israel Sparks Backlash from Arab Minority Group
- August 06, 2018
Dr. Amir Hanifas, a Druze professor and community activist, who made headlines after causing a scene at a ceremony where he confronted the parliamentarian who sponsored the nation state bill, told i24NEWS that the problem is not about the Druze community or about defining Israel as a Jewish state. (more...)
- August 06, 2018
Dr. Amir Hanifas, a Druze professor and community activist, who made headlines after causing a scene at a ceremony where he confronted the parliamentarian who sponsored the nation state bill, told i24NEWS that the problem is not about the Druze community or about defining Israel as a Jewish state. (more...)
Lee wins Tennessee GOP primary for governor
- August 06, 2018
Black sought Trump's endorsement, but did not receive it. Trump's decision not to endorse any candidate during the Tennessee GOP gubernatorial primary, despite having jumped into primary battles in Florida, Georgia, and MI, is another example of the president's innate political instincts and sense of timing. (more...)
- August 06, 2018
Black sought Trump's endorsement, but did not receive it. Trump's decision not to endorse any candidate during the Tennessee GOP gubernatorial primary, despite having jumped into primary battles in Florida, Georgia, and MI, is another example of the president's innate political instincts and sense of timing. (more...)
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