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19 students dead in Surat coaching centre fire
- May 25, 2019
Gut-wrenching videos show students trying to jump off from the fourth floor of the building in an attempt to escape the fire, some of whom fell to their deaths. PM: "The incident is very unfortunate", said Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot. "Urge the state government & authorities to take swift measures and provide all requisite assistance", says Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala. (more...)
- May 25, 2019
Gut-wrenching videos show students trying to jump off from the fourth floor of the building in an attempt to escape the fire, some of whom fell to their deaths. PM: "The incident is very unfortunate", said Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot. "Urge the state government & authorities to take swift measures and provide all requisite assistance", says Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala. (more...)
Three deaths in Missouri as tornado strikes state capital
- May 25, 2019
Emergency workers reported about two dozen injuries but no fatalities in the city of about 40,000 people. Jefferson City's Larry Jett told KMBC 9 "I thought we were dead" after his home of 43 years was directly hit by the tornado. The team determined another 60 were unsafe in some areas. Some 3,500 people were left without electricity following several outages caused by the severe weather , power company Liberty Utilities Empire District wrote on Facebook . (more...)
- May 25, 2019
Emergency workers reported about two dozen injuries but no fatalities in the city of about 40,000 people. Jefferson City's Larry Jett told KMBC 9 "I thought we were dead" after his home of 43 years was directly hit by the tornado. The team determined another 60 were unsafe in some areas. Some 3,500 people were left without electricity following several outages caused by the severe weather , power company Liberty Utilities Empire District wrote on Facebook . (more...)
United States regulators defend 737 Max actions
- May 25, 2019
The target, if achieved, means US airlines would likely not have to greatly extend costly cancellations of 737 MAX jets they have already put in place for the peak summer flying season, but the FAA representatives warned that there was no firm timetable to get the planes back in the air. (more...)
- May 25, 2019
The target, if achieved, means US airlines would likely not have to greatly extend costly cancellations of 737 MAX jets they have already put in place for the peak summer flying season, but the FAA representatives warned that there was no firm timetable to get the planes back in the air. (more...)
Infant died after being left inside day care van in Florida
- May 25, 2019
The girl, later identified as Brooklyn Isaac, had been left in the hot van for nearly five hours before she was discovered. The child was reportedly left in the vehicle for five hours while it was parked in front of the daycare center. Officials said the daycare's license would be immediately suspended. "Tragically, a family has just been notified of the gut-wrenching loss of their precious baby girl", DCF Secretary Chad Poppell said. (more...)
- May 25, 2019
The girl, later identified as Brooklyn Isaac, had been left in the hot van for nearly five hours before she was discovered. The child was reportedly left in the vehicle for five hours while it was parked in front of the daycare center. Officials said the daycare's license would be immediately suspended. "Tragically, a family has just been notified of the gut-wrenching loss of their precious baby girl", DCF Secretary Chad Poppell said. (more...)
DOJ Announces Espionage Charges Against Julian Assange
- May 25, 2019
The indictment , which includes a total of 18 felony charges , alleges that Assange "engaged in real-time discussions regarding Manning's transmission of classified records to Assange" and "actively encouraged" Manning to hack into a military computer network. (more...)
- May 25, 2019
The indictment , which includes a total of 18 felony charges , alleges that Assange "engaged in real-time discussions regarding Manning's transmission of classified records to Assange" and "actively encouraged" Manning to hack into a military computer network. (more...)
Michael Avenatti charged with stealing $300,000 from Stormy Daniels
- May 25, 2019
The indictment says he did so by sending Daniel's agent a "fraudulent and unauthorized letter" with a forgery of his client's signature and instructions to send the money to a bank account controlled exclusively by Avenatti. Avenatti separately was charged with stealing about $300,000 from his former porn star client Stormy Daniels . The second , brought in California, charged him with embezzling a client's money "in order to pay his own expense and debts", and of "defrauding a bank in ... (more...)
- May 25, 2019
The indictment says he did so by sending Daniel's agent a "fraudulent and unauthorized letter" with a forgery of his client's signature and instructions to send the money to a bank account controlled exclusively by Avenatti. Avenatti separately was charged with stealing about $300,000 from his former porn star client Stormy Daniels . The second , brought in California, charged him with embezzling a client's money "in order to pay his own expense and debts", and of "defrauding a bank in ... (more...)
Eight Reportedly Wounded in Lyon Blast That French President Calls 'Attack'
- May 24, 2019
Some victims sustained leg injuries and all wounds weren't life-threatening, Kamel Amerouche, the regional authority's communications chief, told The Associated Press. Local media said authorities are concerned there could be similar packages in the area. "There was an attack in Lyon, everyone knows", Macron said, according to Express UK . (more...)
- May 24, 2019
Some victims sustained leg injuries and all wounds weren't life-threatening, Kamel Amerouche, the regional authority's communications chief, told The Associated Press. Local media said authorities are concerned there could be similar packages in the area. "There was an attack in Lyon, everyone knows", Macron said, according to Express UK . (more...)
Trump to order additional forces to Middle East
- May 24, 2019
Iran slammed his statements as "genocidal taunts" and vowed to resist U.S. pressure, which has taken the form of not only harsh economic sanctions, but also an increased military presence in the Middle East . USA officials said the Iranian threat to US forces continues even as Iran has pulled back some weapons systems. Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan outlined the deployment, which he said will include 1,500 troops, a Patriot missile battalion, combat and reconnaissance ... (more...)
- May 24, 2019
Iran slammed his statements as "genocidal taunts" and vowed to resist U.S. pressure, which has taken the form of not only harsh economic sanctions, but also an increased military presence in the Middle East . USA officials said the Iranian threat to US forces continues even as Iran has pulled back some weapons systems. Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan outlined the deployment, which he said will include 1,500 troops, a Patriot missile battalion, combat and reconnaissance ... (more...)
Trump Extends Barr's Authorities In Probe Of 2016 Campaign 'Spying'
- May 24, 2019
We want to keep our journalism open and accessible and be able to keep providing you with news and analysis from the frontlines of Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World. Special counsel Robert Mueller , in a almost two-year investigation involving dozens of federal prosecutors and FBI agents, found that the Trump campaign did not coordinate or cooperate with Russian efforts to meddle in the election - which included efforts to sow discord on social media. (more...)
- May 24, 2019
We want to keep our journalism open and accessible and be able to keep providing you with news and analysis from the frontlines of Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World. Special counsel Robert Mueller , in a almost two-year investigation involving dozens of federal prosecutors and FBI agents, found that the Trump campaign did not coordinate or cooperate with Russian efforts to meddle in the election - which included efforts to sow discord on social media. (more...)
Early release of "American Taliban" slammed by daughter of slain Central Intelligence Agency officer
- May 24, 2019
Lindh was the first American citizen captured by USA forces and charged with fleeing the U.S.to fight on the front lines for Islamic terrorists in Afghanistan . In November 2000, he went to Pakistan and from there made his way to Afghanistan and joined the Taliban . But there are concerns that Lindh has not abandoned his extremism. (more...)
- May 24, 2019
Lindh was the first American citizen captured by USA forces and charged with fleeing the U.S.to fight on the front lines for Islamic terrorists in Afghanistan . In November 2000, he went to Pakistan and from there made his way to Afghanistan and joined the Taliban . But there are concerns that Lindh has not abandoned his extremism. (more...)
Backgrounder: How has Brexit affected European elections?
- May 24, 2019
Is this going to become a new United Kingdom political tradition? I don't think it can quite survive. He said: "The first is, we will quickly get rid of the worst, most duplicitous - and I still disagree with Anne Widdecombe - she's not the worst Prime Minster since Anthony Eden, she's the worst Prime Minister in the history of our nation. (more...)
- May 24, 2019
Is this going to become a new United Kingdom political tradition? I don't think it can quite survive. He said: "The first is, we will quickly get rid of the worst, most duplicitous - and I still disagree with Anne Widdecombe - she's not the worst Prime Minster since Anthony Eden, she's the worst Prime Minister in the history of our nation. (more...)
Treasury denies Democrats’ Petition for Trump tax returns
- May 24, 2019
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal (D-Mass.) said previously that his committee is "considering legislative proposals and conducting oversight related to our Federal tax laws, including, but not limited to, the extent to which the IRS audits and enforces the Federal tax laws against a President". (more...)
- May 24, 2019
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal (D-Mass.) said previously that his committee is "considering legislative proposals and conducting oversight related to our Federal tax laws, including, but not limited to, the extent to which the IRS audits and enforces the Federal tax laws against a President". (more...)
Utah Man Climbs Mount Everest and Dies On The Descent
- May 24, 2019
Mr Purja, who is making a world-record attempt to climb all 14 peaks of the Himalayas in seven months, estimated that there were around 320 climbers in the queue. Though his cause of death is now unclear, Donald's children, Brandalin and Tanner Cash, told KSL TV they believe their father had suffered a heart attack and collapsed. (more...)
- May 24, 2019
Mr Purja, who is making a world-record attempt to climb all 14 peaks of the Himalayas in seven months, estimated that there were around 320 climbers in the queue. Though his cause of death is now unclear, Donald's children, Brandalin and Tanner Cash, told KSL TV they believe their father had suffered a heart attack and collapsed. (more...)
Prime Minister Theresa May Will Resign On June 7
- May 24, 2019
Adam Marshall, director general of the British Chambers of Commerce, said MPs had already squandered too much time going around in circles on the departure deal, causing harm to the economy as the latest Brexit deadline of 31 October approaches. (more...)
- May 24, 2019
Adam Marshall, director general of the British Chambers of Commerce, said MPs had already squandered too much time going around in circles on the departure deal, causing harm to the economy as the latest Brexit deadline of 31 October approaches. (more...)
Shanahan, Pompeo, Dunford to Brief US Congress on Iran Situation
- May 24, 2019
Since John Bolton's May 5th statements citing "credible intelligence" of a heightened Iran threat which supposedly put U.S. troops in the cross hairs there's been next to nothing in terms of actual details . Senator Dan Sullivan said: "One of the things I mentioned in my remarks was that it would be useful, that some of this could be talked about more publicly, that would not reveal sources and methods". (more...)
- May 24, 2019
Since John Bolton's May 5th statements citing "credible intelligence" of a heightened Iran threat which supposedly put U.S. troops in the cross hairs there's been next to nothing in terms of actual details . Senator Dan Sullivan said: "One of the things I mentioned in my remarks was that it would be useful, that some of this could be talked about more publicly, that would not reveal sources and methods". (more...)
Kashmir’s top terrorist Zakir Musa killed in Tral encounter
- May 24, 2019
Musa was earlier appointed Burhan Wani's successor. Initially, 10-12 youth were associated with the outfit, but then the outfit suffered a huge blow in December 2018, when six of its group members were killed in an operation in Pulwama district . (more...)
- May 24, 2019
Musa was earlier appointed Burhan Wani's successor. Initially, 10-12 youth were associated with the outfit, but then the outfit suffered a huge blow in December 2018, when six of its group members were killed in an operation in Pulwama district . (more...)
US, allies ‘do not dare’ to attack Iran: Revolutionary Guards commander
- May 24, 2019
Washington ordered carrier strike warships and B-52 bombers off the coast of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to counter an alleged and unexplained threat from Iran . But Shanahan denied news reports that plans call for the deployment of as many as 10,000 more American soldiers to the region. A senior German diplomat is in Tehran to press Iran to continue to respect the landmark nuclear deal, despite the unilateral withdrawal of the US and increasing pressure from Washington. (more...)
- May 24, 2019
Washington ordered carrier strike warships and B-52 bombers off the coast of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to counter an alleged and unexplained threat from Iran . But Shanahan denied news reports that plans call for the deployment of as many as 10,000 more American soldiers to the region. A senior German diplomat is in Tehran to press Iran to continue to respect the landmark nuclear deal, despite the unilateral withdrawal of the US and increasing pressure from Washington. (more...)
Resounding Modi wave as BJP secures 303
- May 24, 2019
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) won four seats and is leading on 8 seats in Odisha. The speculation became rife after Gandhi and Kejriwal, along with other "mahagathbandhan" (grand alliance) leaders, shared stage during a farmers' rally previous year. (more...)
- May 24, 2019
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) won four seats and is leading on 8 seats in Odisha. The speculation became rife after Gandhi and Kejriwal, along with other "mahagathbandhan" (grand alliance) leaders, shared stage during a farmers' rally previous year. (more...)
Turkey's Russia missile deal raises difficult questions - Germany
- May 24, 2019
Turkey responded it was the USA refusal to sell it Patriots that led it to seek other sellers, adding that Russian Federation offered a better deal, including technology transfers. Relations have been tense over multiple issues, including U.S. support to a Syrian Kurdish militia viewed by Ankara as terrorists, and the refusal to extradite a Pennsylvania-based Muslim preacher Fethullah Gulen accused of ordering a failed coup in Turkey in 2016. (more...)
- May 24, 2019
Turkey responded it was the USA refusal to sell it Patriots that led it to seek other sellers, adding that Russian Federation offered a better deal, including technology transfers. Relations have been tense over multiple issues, including U.S. support to a Syrian Kurdish militia viewed by Ankara as terrorists, and the refusal to extradite a Pennsylvania-based Muslim preacher Fethullah Gulen accused of ordering a failed coup in Turkey in 2016. (more...)
China lodges solemn representations with United States over Huawei
- May 24, 2019
The $16 billion bailout is meant to soften the blow of Beijing's tariff retaliation, which targeted the agricultural industry that depends on exports to China. "I can't recall a president more concerned about farmer well-being". Pompeo also rejected Huawei's statements about its relationship with China's government and said any data touched by the company is "at risk" of falling into the wrong hands. (more...)
- May 24, 2019
The $16 billion bailout is meant to soften the blow of Beijing's tariff retaliation, which targeted the agricultural industry that depends on exports to China. "I can't recall a president more concerned about farmer well-being". Pompeo also rejected Huawei's statements about its relationship with China's government and said any data touched by the company is "at risk" of falling into the wrong hands. (more...)
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