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Freezing rain leads to school bus cancellations
- February 05, 2019
The agency predicts a modest amount snow and sleet will make driving conditions hazardous across northern IL. Increasing clouds Tuesday with light snow developing toward evening. Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. A freezing drizzle advisory has been issued by Environment Canada for the Quinte region. (more...)
- February 05, 2019
The agency predicts a modest amount snow and sleet will make driving conditions hazardous across northern IL. Increasing clouds Tuesday with light snow developing toward evening. Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. A freezing drizzle advisory has been issued by Environment Canada for the Quinte region. (more...)
Russian Federation threatens MISSILE RETALIATION against United States after treaty exit
- February 05, 2019
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made the announcement, which was widely expected. It banned the development, production and use by... The collapse of the INF Treaty has raised fears of a repeat of a Cold War showdown in the 1980s, when the U.S. (more...)
- February 05, 2019
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made the announcement, which was widely expected. It banned the development, production and use by... The collapse of the INF Treaty has raised fears of a repeat of a Cold War showdown in the 1980s, when the U.S. (more...)
Will initiate appeal against extradition order: Vijay Mallya
- February 05, 2019
The UK Home Office confirmed on Monday that after considering all matters, the minister had signed Mallya's extradition order on Sunday. The legal team of Vijay Mallya has confirmed that they will file an appeal against the order, nevertheless, there was a genuine feeling of buoyancy among the Indian masses on social media. (more...)
- February 05, 2019
The UK Home Office confirmed on Monday that after considering all matters, the minister had signed Mallya's extradition order on Sunday. The legal team of Vijay Mallya has confirmed that they will file an appeal against the order, nevertheless, there was a genuine feeling of buoyancy among the Indian masses on social media. (more...)
Iran celebrates 40th anniversary of 1978 Islamic revolution
- February 05, 2019
Aside from being revealed to the public at the presentation, a Hoveyzeh-type missile has already been successfully tested, flying some 1,200km (745 miles) and accurately hitting a dummy target, the minister said. "If the Europeans, or anyone else, want to conspire to disarm Iran of missiles, we will be forced to make a strategic leap", the guards' deputy commander Brigadier-General Hossein Salami said on state TV on Saturday. (more...)
- February 05, 2019
Aside from being revealed to the public at the presentation, a Hoveyzeh-type missile has already been successfully tested, flying some 1,200km (745 miles) and accurately hitting a dummy target, the minister said. "If the Europeans, or anyone else, want to conspire to disarm Iran of missiles, we will be forced to make a strategic leap", the guards' deputy commander Brigadier-General Hossein Salami said on state TV on Saturday. (more...)
Jury gets instructions in El Chapo drug trial
- February 05, 2019
He is being tried for 11 trafficking, firearms and money laundering charges and is likely to face life behind bars if convicted. "You can only consider count nine if you find the defendant guilty of one, two, three or four", he said. "Joaquin denies the allegations", El Chapo's lawyer A. Eduardo Balarezo said in a statement Saturday, according to the Times. Guzman, 61, is accused of leading the Sinaloa Cartel, which became one of the most powerful drug trafficking organizations in the ... (more...)
- February 05, 2019
He is being tried for 11 trafficking, firearms and money laundering charges and is likely to face life behind bars if convicted. "You can only consider count nine if you find the defendant guilty of one, two, three or four", he said. "Joaquin denies the allegations", El Chapo's lawyer A. Eduardo Balarezo said in a statement Saturday, according to the Times. Guzman, 61, is accused of leading the Sinaloa Cartel, which became one of the most powerful drug trafficking organizations in the ... (more...)
Manhattan Feds Subpoena Trump Inaugural Committee
- February 05, 2019
Federal law prohibits foreign contributions to federal campaigns, political action committees and inaugural funds. "We have just received a subpoena for documents", Kristin Celauro, a spokeswoman with Owen Blicksilver PR, which has long represented Barrack, said in an email. (more...)
- February 05, 2019
Federal law prohibits foreign contributions to federal campaigns, political action committees and inaugural funds. "We have just received a subpoena for documents", Kristin Celauro, a spokeswoman with Owen Blicksilver PR, which has long represented Barrack, said in an email. (more...)
Steve Harvey Blasts Super Bowl 53: ‘Worst Game I’ve Ever Been To’
- February 05, 2019
The early ratings for Super Bowl LIII have the National Football League championship at a 10-year low. Brady moved in for the kill with another drive to set up kicker Stephen Gostkowski who nailed a 41-yarder with 72 seconds remaining to clinch New England's third Super Bowl since 2015. (more...)
- February 05, 2019
The early ratings for Super Bowl LIII have the National Football League championship at a 10-year low. Brady moved in for the kill with another drive to set up kicker Stephen Gostkowski who nailed a 41-yarder with 72 seconds remaining to clinch New England's third Super Bowl since 2015. (more...)
'Yellow vests' denounce police violence as tensions run high
- February 05, 2019
A rally of the yellow vest movement is taking place in Paris and has already resulted in clashes between the protesters and the police, while 10 people have been detained, local media reported, citing authorities. As in previous weeks, protesters on Saturday carried French flags and held signs attacking Macron as out of touch or calling for referendums tabled by citizens. (more...)
- February 05, 2019
A rally of the yellow vest movement is taking place in Paris and has already resulted in clashes between the protesters and the police, while 10 people have been detained, local media reported, citing authorities. As in previous weeks, protesters on Saturday carried French flags and held signs attacking Macron as out of touch or calling for referendums tabled by citizens. (more...)
Happy Chinese New Year!
- February 05, 2019
For more than 25 years, the school has put on its annual Lunar New Year exhibition, which celebrates the new year according to the traditional Chinese calendar. And, as many people pointed out, they look very uncomfortable doing so. On Weibo, China's equivalent of Twitter, animal rights group PETA has launched a campaign to honor the "playful" animal with the hashtag #PigYearDontEatThem. (more...)
- February 05, 2019
For more than 25 years, the school has put on its annual Lunar New Year exhibition, which celebrates the new year according to the traditional Chinese calendar. And, as many people pointed out, they look very uncomfortable doing so. On Weibo, China's equivalent of Twitter, animal rights group PETA has launched a campaign to honor the "playful" animal with the hashtag #PigYearDontEatThem. (more...)
Leopard cub found in baggage at Chennai airport
- February 04, 2019
A veterinary doctor from the Aringar Anna Zoological Park from nearby Vandalur was called in to examine the condition of the leopard cub , belonging to the species Pantheras Pardus. The AFP news agency reports that authorities are investigating whether the suspect is part of an global smuggling ring. He has been detained when he arrived at Indian airport from Thailand. (more...)
- February 04, 2019
A veterinary doctor from the Aringar Anna Zoological Park from nearby Vandalur was called in to examine the condition of the leopard cub , belonging to the species Pantheras Pardus. The AFP news agency reports that authorities are investigating whether the suspect is part of an global smuggling ring. He has been detained when he arrived at Indian airport from Thailand. (more...)
Pope Francis in Abu Dhabi, meets UAE Crown Prince
- February 04, 2019
Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo hailed Pope Francis's ongoing visit to the UAE, describing it as "historic moment for religious freedom". The New York-based watchdog said UAE authorities have targeted critics, political dissidents, and human rights activists with arbitrary detention and enforced disappearances. (more...)
- February 04, 2019
Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo hailed Pope Francis's ongoing visit to the UAE, describing it as "historic moment for religious freedom". The New York-based watchdog said UAE authorities have targeted critics, political dissidents, and human rights activists with arbitrary detention and enforced disappearances. (more...)
Trump Doesn't Want Son Barron To Play Football
- February 04, 2019
Football has faced a backlash - and a decline in youth participation - amid concerns about long term brain damage and physical injury. Others accused the CBS journalist of asking ridiculous questions, attacked Trump critics for going after a child, or praised the president for the concern he showed for his kid. (more...)
- February 04, 2019
Football has faced a backlash - and a decline in youth participation - amid concerns about long term brain damage and physical injury. Others accused the CBS journalist of asking ridiculous questions, attacked Trump critics for going after a child, or praised the president for the concern he showed for his kid. (more...)
Leak of Trump's daily schedule prompts White House fury
- February 04, 2019
According to Axios , " Trump has spent around 297 hours in Executive Time" since the midterm elections. While the schedule does not show all of Mr. Trump's meetings, it indicates he has spent about 60 percent of his time in unstructured "executive time". (more...)
- February 04, 2019
According to Axios , " Trump has spent around 297 hours in Executive Time" since the midterm elections. While the schedule does not show all of Mr. Trump's meetings, it indicates he has spent about 60 percent of his time in unstructured "executive time". (more...)
Queen Elizabeth to be evacuated if Brexit turns ugly
- February 04, 2019
Speaking to reporters in Brussels, Mr Coveney said: "The Irish protocol in the Withdrawal Agreement already allows for alternative arrangements or alternative solutions to the backstop and if they're there they can replace the backstop". Britain is scheduled to leave the European Union on March 29, but United Kingdom politicians are divided over Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit plan. (more...)
- February 04, 2019
Speaking to reporters in Brussels, Mr Coveney said: "The Irish protocol in the Withdrawal Agreement already allows for alternative arrangements or alternative solutions to the backstop and if they're there they can replace the backstop". Britain is scheduled to leave the European Union on March 29, but United Kingdom politicians are divided over Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit plan. (more...)
Maduro rejects global ultimatum to step down, hold elections in Venezuela
- February 04, 2019
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro and first lady Cilia Flores acknowledge supporters at the end of a rally in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. Speaking at a pro-regime demonstration marking 20 years since his predecessor Hugo Chavez came to power, Maduro reiterated his call to bring forward elections for the opposition-held national assembly. (more...)
- February 04, 2019
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro and first lady Cilia Flores acknowledge supporters at the end of a rally in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. Speaking at a pro-regime demonstration marking 20 years since his predecessor Hugo Chavez came to power, Maduro reiterated his call to bring forward elections for the opposition-held national assembly. (more...)
USA cuts aid supply to Palestinians in West Bank, Gaza
- February 04, 2019
The protesters waved Palestinian flags, chanted anti-Israel slogans, burned tires, cut the barbed wire of the border's fence, and threw stones at the Israeli soldiers, according to eyewitnesses. Some Israeli commentators have said that Netanyahu would be unwilling to see a new uptick in hostilities with Gaza's Hamas rulers in the runup to general elections set for April 9. (more...)
- February 04, 2019
The protesters waved Palestinian flags, chanted anti-Israel slogans, burned tires, cut the barbed wire of the border's fence, and threw stones at the Israeli soldiers, according to eyewitnesses. Some Israeli commentators have said that Netanyahu would be unwilling to see a new uptick in hostilities with Gaza's Hamas rulers in the runup to general elections set for April 9. (more...)
Power Returns to a Brooklyn Jail After a Week Without Heat
- February 04, 2019
The mayhem followed a January 27 electrical fire that cut the lights and heat in parts of the jail complex, which houses more than 1,600 inmates. The Federal Bureau of Prisons said the facility in Sunset Park is experiencing a partial power outage but that "cells have heat and hot water, there is lighting in common areas, and inmates are receiving hot meals". (more...)
- February 04, 2019
The mayhem followed a January 27 electrical fire that cut the lights and heat in parts of the jail complex, which houses more than 1,600 inmates. The Federal Bureau of Prisons said the facility in Sunset Park is experiencing a partial power outage but that "cells have heat and hot water, there is lighting in common areas, and inmates are receiving hot meals". (more...)
Refugee footballer pleads Thai authorities not to extradite him to Bahrain
- February 04, 2019
Australian embassy staff were in the court room waiting for proceedings to begin, along with diplomatic staff from a long list of countries, global football body FIFA , human rights groups and a large throng of media. Bahraini authorities deny allegations of torture. Former Australian soccer captain and commentator Craig Foster, left, and vice-president of FIFPro Francis Awaritef wait outside the Bangkok court. (more...)
- February 04, 2019
Australian embassy staff were in the court room waiting for proceedings to begin, along with diplomatic staff from a long list of countries, global football body FIFA , human rights groups and a large throng of media. Bahraini authorities deny allegations of torture. Former Australian soccer captain and commentator Craig Foster, left, and vice-president of FIFPro Francis Awaritef wait outside the Bangkok court. (more...)
Iran Unveils New Cruise Missile that Can Reach Tel Aviv
- February 04, 2019
France, one of the remaining parties in the Iran deal, condemned the attempted satellite launch and urged Iran to discontinue all ballistic missile tests, which violate United Nations resolutions. European governments have stuck by the accord, although some have demanded an addition to address Iran's ballistic missile program and its intervention in regional conflicts. (more...)
- February 04, 2019
France, one of the remaining parties in the Iran deal, condemned the attempted satellite launch and urged Iran to discontinue all ballistic missile tests, which violate United Nations resolutions. European governments have stuck by the accord, although some have demanded an addition to address Iran's ballistic missile program and its intervention in regional conflicts. (more...)
VP Mike Pence calls for end to Maduro government in Venezuela
- February 04, 2019
The Associated Press reached him on a Colombian cell phone number. "People are the center of this plan", said Guaido , adding that the most important sectors for the implementation are "farmers, armed forces and worldwide community". In a letter to both presidents, Guaido urged them to back Venezuela's struggle, saying to remain neutral aligns them with Maduro. Writing in an opinion piece published in The New York Times on Thurday, Guaido called Maduro's re-election on May 20, 2018, ... (more...)
- February 04, 2019
The Associated Press reached him on a Colombian cell phone number. "People are the center of this plan", said Guaido , adding that the most important sectors for the implementation are "farmers, armed forces and worldwide community". In a letter to both presidents, Guaido urged them to back Venezuela's struggle, saying to remain neutral aligns them with Maduro. Writing in an opinion piece published in The New York Times on Thurday, Guaido called Maduro's re-election on May 20, 2018, ... (more...)
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