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College student includes massive gator in graduation photos
- August 09, 2018
She's getting a degree in wildlife ecology and has been interning at Gator Country the past three months. "It took him a few weeks for him to like me", she said. He lives at the Gator Country wildlife sanctuary in Beaumont, Texas . "For anyone who criticizes my work or claims that I'm invading these animals' privacy, I'd encourage them to visit me at Gator Country", she says. (more...)
- August 09, 2018
She's getting a degree in wildlife ecology and has been interning at Gator Country the past three months. "It took him a few weeks for him to like me", she said. He lives at the Gator Country wildlife sanctuary in Beaumont, Texas . "For anyone who criticizes my work or claims that I'm invading these animals' privacy, I'd encourage them to visit me at Gator Country", she says. (more...)
More than 500 hikers rescued from Indonesia's Mount Rinjani
- August 09, 2018
Fifty-eight of the 216 Thais evacuated from an Indonesian volcano after a deadly quake triggered landslides that trapped them on the mountain will return home on Tuesday, officials said. Indonesia's meteorology and geophysics agency recorded more than 270 aftershocks, damaging more than 1,400 homes on the island. Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong yesterday wrote to Indonesian President Joko Widodo to offer his condolences, saying he was deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives, ... (more...)
- August 09, 2018
Fifty-eight of the 216 Thais evacuated from an Indonesian volcano after a deadly quake triggered landslides that trapped them on the mountain will return home on Tuesday, officials said. Indonesia's meteorology and geophysics agency recorded more than 270 aftershocks, damaging more than 1,400 homes on the island. Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong yesterday wrote to Indonesian President Joko Widodo to offer his condolences, saying he was deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives, ... (more...)
Indonesia quake death toll jumps to 347
- August 09, 2018
A strong natural disaster with a magnitude of 6.2 has hit Indonesia's Lombok island, causing buildings to collapse, according to witnesses and the Southeast Asian nation's meteorology and geophysics agency. Across much of the island, a popular tourist destination, once-bustling villages have been turned into virtual ghost towns. "I do hope the government can help", she said. (more...)
- August 09, 2018
A strong natural disaster with a magnitude of 6.2 has hit Indonesia's Lombok island, causing buildings to collapse, according to witnesses and the Southeast Asian nation's meteorology and geophysics agency. Across much of the island, a popular tourist destination, once-bustling villages have been turned into virtual ghost towns. "I do hope the government can help", she said. (more...)
After Scientist Aziz Asbar's Murder, Syria Accuses Israel's Mossad
- August 09, 2018
A senior official from a Middle Eastern intelligence agency told The New York Times on Monday that Mossad had a hand in the assassination of Aziz Asbar, the head of the Syrian Scientific Research and Studies Center in the city of Masyaf. In April 2017, the United States Treasury Department slapped 271 staff members of the SSRC with sanctions in April of past year. The unanimous official, who spoke to NYT, said that Israel had been tracking Abzar for years, and had wanted to assassinate ... (more...)
- August 09, 2018
A senior official from a Middle Eastern intelligence agency told The New York Times on Monday that Mossad had a hand in the assassination of Aziz Asbar, the head of the Syrian Scientific Research and Studies Center in the city of Masyaf. In April 2017, the United States Treasury Department slapped 271 staff members of the SSRC with sanctions in April of past year. The unanimous official, who spoke to NYT, said that Israel had been tracking Abzar for years, and had wanted to assassinate ... (more...)
Gates, star witness against Manafort, concludes testimony
- August 09, 2018
Gates, meanwhile, wearing dark blue suit, white shirt and red tie, cut a lonely figure at the witness stand, blinking hard. "I'm not happy with this judge", Napolitano said on Fox News. During this period Gates said he falsified the firm's financial statements to support mortgage loan applications and misled bankers by submitting old home insurance policy information to make it appear Manafort owned the property, although current policy showed a mortgage loan. (more...)
- August 09, 2018
Gates, meanwhile, wearing dark blue suit, white shirt and red tie, cut a lonely figure at the witness stand, blinking hard. "I'm not happy with this judge", Napolitano said on Fox News. During this period Gates said he falsified the firm's financial statements to support mortgage loan applications and misled bankers by submitting old home insurance policy information to make it appear Manafort owned the property, although current policy showed a mortgage loan. (more...)
Katz: Israel approaching a 'decision point' in Gaza, resolution or war
- August 09, 2018
Two Palestinians were reportedly injured in the attack in the northern city of Beit Lahia, according to an Anadolu Agency reporter in the area. "The demands of Ship to Gaza are that the ship with its crew and cargo will be returned to the site of the boarding, and that they will be allowed to go in peace through worldwide and Palestinian waters in accordance to global law", they said in a statement. (more...)
- August 09, 2018
Two Palestinians were reportedly injured in the attack in the northern city of Beit Lahia, according to an Anadolu Agency reporter in the area. "The demands of Ship to Gaza are that the ship with its crew and cargo will be returned to the site of the boarding, and that they will be allowed to go in peace through worldwide and Palestinian waters in accordance to global law", they said in a statement. (more...)
Israel strikes Gaza after rockets fired from enclave
- August 09, 2018
Read the full story . An Israeli policeman surveys the scene where a rocket exploded in the southern city of Sderot, Israel August 8, 2018. Over the past four months, 158 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire, including at least 120 in the protests near the fence and others in Israeli air strikes and other incidents elsewhere in Gaza, according to the Gaza Health Ministry and a local rights group. (more...)
- August 09, 2018
Read the full story . An Israeli policeman surveys the scene where a rocket exploded in the southern city of Sderot, Israel August 8, 2018. Over the past four months, 158 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire, including at least 120 in the protests near the fence and others in Israeli air strikes and other incidents elsewhere in Gaza, according to the Gaza Health Ministry and a local rights group. (more...)
Rand Paul Delivers Trump Letter To Putin
- August 09, 2018
Rand Paul to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin . Sen. Rand Paul announced on Wednesday that he "was honored to deliver a letter from President Trump to Vladimir Putin's administration" that he said addressed topics ranging from counterterrorism to "resuming cultural exchanges". (more...)
- August 09, 2018
Rand Paul to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin . Sen. Rand Paul announced on Wednesday that he "was honored to deliver a letter from President Trump to Vladimir Putin's administration" that he said addressed topics ranging from counterterrorism to "resuming cultural exchanges". (more...)
USA imposes sanctions on Russian Federation over Salisbury spy poisoning
- August 09, 2018
Mr Skripal and his 33-year-old daughter were found slumped unconscious on a bench in the southern English city of Salisbury in March after a liquid form of the nerve agent was applied to his home's front door. One of them, Charlie Rowley, said that he believed the poison came from a bottle of what he thought to be perfume that he found on the ground and gave to his girlfriend, Dawn Sturgess . (more...)
- August 09, 2018
Mr Skripal and his 33-year-old daughter were found slumped unconscious on a bench in the southern English city of Salisbury in March after a liquid form of the nerve agent was applied to his home's front door. One of them, Charlie Rowley, said that he believed the poison came from a bottle of what he thought to be perfume that he found on the ground and gave to his girlfriend, Dawn Sturgess . (more...)
United Kingdom ‘to ask Russian Federation to give up poisoning suspects’
- August 09, 2018
We will remind that not so long ago, the investigators on the case about poisoning of the former GRU officer Sergei Skripal and his daughter Julia in British Salisbury showed key witnesses a photo of a possible suspect. Diplomatic relations deteriorated in the wake of the Skripal case and could take a further downward turn if Russian Federation refuses to extradite the two people in question, a step it is unlikely to take. (more...)
- August 09, 2018
We will remind that not so long ago, the investigators on the case about poisoning of the former GRU officer Sergei Skripal and his daughter Julia in British Salisbury showed key witnesses a photo of a possible suspect. Diplomatic relations deteriorated in the wake of the Skripal case and could take a further downward turn if Russian Federation refuses to extradite the two people in question, a step it is unlikely to take. (more...)
Suspected Russian spy found working in U.S. embassy in Moscow
- August 09, 2018
The woman came under suspicion in 2016 when a routine security sweep by the Regional Security Office of the State Department discovered " regular and unauthorized meetings with members of the FSB, Russia's principal security agency", the Guardian wrote. (more...)
- August 09, 2018
The woman came under suspicion in 2016 when a routine security sweep by the Regional Security Office of the State Department discovered " regular and unauthorized meetings with members of the FSB, Russia's principal security agency", the Guardian wrote. (more...)
Iran's Foreign Minister Zarif: US will not stop Iran oil exports
- August 09, 2018
The Trump administration will ratchet up pressure on Tehran's economy in early November when US sanctions on Iranian oil are due to snapback. Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met with his North Korean counterpart Ri Yong Ho on Tuesday (Aug 7), on the same day the USA reimposed nuclear-related sanctions on the Islamic republic. (more...)
- August 09, 2018
The Trump administration will ratchet up pressure on Tehran's economy in early November when US sanctions on Iranian oil are due to snapback. Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met with his North Korean counterpart Ri Yong Ho on Tuesday (Aug 7), on the same day the USA reimposed nuclear-related sanctions on the Islamic republic. (more...)
Paul invites Russian lawmakers to Washington
- August 08, 2018
Paul led a small delegation of Americans in a meeting at the Federation Council, Russia's equivalent of the U.S. Senate, with senators from the global relations committee. Paul has nurtured a close relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump and defended Trump after the president's Helsinki summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin last month. (more...)
- August 08, 2018
Paul led a small delegation of Americans in a meeting at the Federation Council, Russia's equivalent of the U.S. Senate, with senators from the global relations committee. Paul has nurtured a close relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump and defended Trump after the president's Helsinki summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin last month. (more...)
Fallout continues in the diplomatic dust-up between Canada, Saudi Arabia
- August 08, 2018
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that human rights should be promoted with respect for specific national customs and traditions. Jubeir added that the kingdom was still "considering additional measures" against Canada. The Financial Times reported Wednesday that Saudi officials have ordered the country's asset managers to sell off their Canadian assets "no matter the cost" - a clear sign the kingdom is willing to accept losses on the sales. (more...)
- August 08, 2018
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that human rights should be promoted with respect for specific national customs and traditions. Jubeir added that the kingdom was still "considering additional measures" against Canada. The Financial Times reported Wednesday that Saudi officials have ordered the country's asset managers to sell off their Canadian assets "no matter the cost" - a clear sign the kingdom is willing to accept losses on the sales. (more...)
Twitter CEO defends decision not to ban Alex Jones and InfoWars
- August 08, 2018
Colbert was referring to the news that tech companies and social media sites have chose to either ban or pull content from Infowars and Jones from their sites. But Dorsey said it's not up to Twitter to disown him. Information posted by InfoWars is often not published on Twitter and replies to InfoWar tweets typically include people challenging the assertions, the spokesperson also noted. (more...)
- August 08, 2018
Colbert was referring to the news that tech companies and social media sites have chose to either ban or pull content from Infowars and Jones from their sites. But Dorsey said it's not up to Twitter to disown him. Information posted by InfoWars is often not published on Twitter and replies to InfoWar tweets typically include people challenging the assertions, the spokesperson also noted. (more...)
Woman pulled alive from collapsed building 2 days after Lombok quake
- August 08, 2018
The U.S. Geological Survey clocked the quake as a magnitude 6.9, just shy of the magnitude registered by the Indonesian authorities. He and his family had briefly returned to their homes, he said, to claim the food and water they could but that was now running out. (more...)
- August 08, 2018
The U.S. Geological Survey clocked the quake as a magnitude 6.9, just shy of the magnitude registered by the Indonesian authorities. He and his family had briefly returned to their homes, he said, to claim the food and water they could but that was now running out. (more...)
Manafort defense questions star witness Gates about 'secret life'
- August 08, 2018
Gates said prosecutors agreed not to pursue charges on those matters, and dropped a second indictment against him accusing him of bank and tax fraud. Paul Manafort's former "right-hand man" admitted Tuesday that he embezzled from their consulting firm, engaged in fraud, lied to the special counsel, and conducted an worldwide extramarital affair. (more...)
- August 08, 2018
Gates said prosecutors agreed not to pursue charges on those matters, and dropped a second indictment against him accusing him of bank and tax fraud. Paul Manafort's former "right-hand man" admitted Tuesday that he embezzled from their consulting firm, engaged in fraud, lied to the special counsel, and conducted an worldwide extramarital affair. (more...)
NY congressman arrested on insider trading charges
- August 08, 2018
According to the newly-unsealed indictment , timely sales based on inside information allowed Cameron Collins, Zarsky and others to avoid losses totaling more than $768,000 when the biotech company, Innate Immunotherapeutics Limited, failed a key clinical trial in June of a year ago. (more...)
- August 08, 2018
According to the newly-unsealed indictment , timely sales based on inside information allowed Cameron Collins, Zarsky and others to avoid losses totaling more than $768,000 when the biotech company, Innate Immunotherapeutics Limited, failed a key clinical trial in June of a year ago. (more...)
Chinese exports accelerate as USA prepares new tariffs
- August 08, 2018
The duties are part of a broader round of USA tariffs on $50bn worth of goods announced in March. The growth rate was the strongest in almost four years, and Trump said it was further proof his economic policies were working. Economists warn that a prolonged trade war between China and the United States could end up increasing prices for American consumers and hurting USA businesses. (more...)
- August 08, 2018
The duties are part of a broader round of USA tariffs on $50bn worth of goods announced in March. The growth rate was the strongest in almost four years, and Trump said it was further proof his economic policies were working. Economists warn that a prolonged trade war between China and the United States could end up increasing prices for American consumers and hurting USA businesses. (more...)
Polls close for MI and Kansas primaries
- August 08, 2018
A number of states are picking candidates today for that big election in the fall. The narrow margin will be little comfort for Republicans anxious about the prospect of a Democratic wave heading into the November 6 elections, and it is certain to encourage Democrats who performed dramatically better than expected in a district Republicans have represented since the early 1980s. (more...)
- August 08, 2018
A number of states are picking candidates today for that big election in the fall. The narrow margin will be little comfort for Republicans anxious about the prospect of a Democratic wave heading into the November 6 elections, and it is certain to encourage Democrats who performed dramatically better than expected in a district Republicans have represented since the early 1980s. (more...)
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