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Judge: Teen accused of rape deserves leniency as he's from 'good family'
- July 05, 2019
The 16-year-old boy identified only as G.M.C.in court documents allegedly raped a "visibly intoxicated" 16-year-old girl identified by the pseudonym " Mary " while the two were drunk at a pajama party in New Jersey, prosecutors said. "No, I do not", Troiano said. Troiano also questioned the rape accusation, the network said, saying a rape to him means "two or more generally males involved, either at gunpoint or weapon, clearly manhandling a person into.an area where. (more...)
- July 05, 2019
The 16-year-old boy identified only as G.M.C.in court documents allegedly raped a "visibly intoxicated" 16-year-old girl identified by the pseudonym " Mary " while the two were drunk at a pajama party in New Jersey, prosecutors said. "No, I do not", Troiano said. Troiano also questioned the rape accusation, the network said, saying a rape to him means "two or more generally males involved, either at gunpoint or weapon, clearly manhandling a person into.an area where. (more...)
Ex-Malaysian PM’s stepson to be charged with money laundering
- July 05, 2019
Arrested at noon by MACC yesterday, he has since been released on bail, Latheefa said when contacted by The Edge Financial Daily . Riza has previously been questioned in relation to the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal, in which Najib was accused of involvement in a sovereign wealth fund that was allegedly used to steal more than £3bn. (more...)
- July 05, 2019
Arrested at noon by MACC yesterday, he has since been released on bail, Latheefa said when contacted by The Edge Financial Daily . Riza has previously been questioned in relation to the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal, in which Najib was accused of involvement in a sovereign wealth fund that was allegedly used to steal more than £3bn. (more...)
Britain seizes Iranian oil tanker over Syria sanctions
- July 05, 2019
Shipping data reviewed by Reuters suggests the tanker was carrying Iranian oil loaded off the coast of Iran , although its documents say the oil is from neighboring Iraq . Iranian Foreign Ministry on Thursday. summoned the United Kingdom ambassador to Tehran Rob Macaire for the seizure of an "Iranian oil tanker" in Gibraltar . (more...)
- July 05, 2019
Shipping data reviewed by Reuters suggests the tanker was carrying Iranian oil loaded off the coast of Iran , although its documents say the oil is from neighboring Iraq . Iranian Foreign Ministry on Thursday. summoned the United Kingdom ambassador to Tehran Rob Macaire for the seizure of an "Iranian oil tanker" in Gibraltar . (more...)
Trump celebrates military in July 4 salute with tanks and flyovers
- July 05, 2019
Although there was some apprehension over his speech would be political, his remarks primarily focused on American history and why he thinks the U.S.is as strong as it's ever been. local time. The Bradleys, two 70-ton M1A2 Abrams tanks and an M88A2 HERCULES Armored Recovery Vehicle arrived in the District of Columbia by rail Tuesday from Fort Stewart , Georgia. (more...)
- July 05, 2019
Although there was some apprehension over his speech would be political, his remarks primarily focused on American history and why he thinks the U.S.is as strong as it's ever been. local time. The Bradleys, two 70-ton M1A2 Abrams tanks and an M88A2 HERCULES Armored Recovery Vehicle arrived in the District of Columbia by rail Tuesday from Fort Stewart , Georgia. (more...)
$5,000 tip on $55 bill leads to woman's arrest in Florida
- July 05, 2019
Upset with her boyfriend for refusing to pay for her return flight to NY, the criminal complaint alleges Wolfe and her boyfriend argued, leading him to put a hold on his credit card. But she also added a whopping $US5000 ($A7152) tip for a waitress who was mourning the death of her pet dog , CBS 17 reported. Wolfe, who lives in Buffalo, New York , is now being held on a $1000 bond in Pinellas County Jail in Florida . (more...)
- July 05, 2019
Upset with her boyfriend for refusing to pay for her return flight to NY, the criminal complaint alleges Wolfe and her boyfriend argued, leading him to put a hold on his credit card. But she also added a whopping $US5000 ($A7152) tip for a waitress who was mourning the death of her pet dog , CBS 17 reported. Wolfe, who lives in Buffalo, New York , is now being held on a $1000 bond in Pinellas County Jail in Florida . (more...)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy To Meet With Trudeau in Toronto
- July 05, 2019
Ukraine is due to hold parliamentary elections on July 21 and Zelenskiy said he was confident a majority of legislators would support him. During his July 1-3 trip, Zelenskiy will attend the third Ukraine Reform Conference, which is expected to bring together more than 300 people, including foreign ministers, heads of worldwide institutions, and civil society activists. (more...)
- July 05, 2019
Ukraine is due to hold parliamentary elections on July 21 and Zelenskiy said he was confident a majority of legislators would support him. During his July 1-3 trip, Zelenskiy will attend the third Ukraine Reform Conference, which is expected to bring together more than 300 people, including foreign ministers, heads of worldwide institutions, and civil society activists. (more...)
Russian Federation sovereign fund inks 300 mln euro business package with Italy's CDP
- July 05, 2019
The Russian president arrived at the Vatican at 2 p.m. Rome time. The EU imposed further sanctions on Moscow over its involvement in the secessionist conflict in eastern Ukraine, including the downing of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17. (more...)
- July 05, 2019
The Russian president arrived at the Vatican at 2 p.m. Rome time. The EU imposed further sanctions on Moscow over its involvement in the secessionist conflict in eastern Ukraine, including the downing of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17. (more...)
Pentagon calls missile test in South China Sea ‘disturbing,’ report says
- July 05, 2019
Washington "was aware of the Chinese missile launch from the man-made structures in the South China Sea near the Spratly Islands", said Pentagon spokesman Lt. "What's truly disturbing about this act is that it's in direct contradiction to President Xi Jinping's statement . that he would not militarise those man-made outposts", he added. (more...)
- July 05, 2019
Washington "was aware of the Chinese missile launch from the man-made structures in the South China Sea near the Spratly Islands", said Pentagon spokesman Lt. "What's truly disturbing about this act is that it's in direct contradiction to President Xi Jinping's statement . that he would not militarise those man-made outposts", he added. (more...)
Large natural disaster rattles southern California, felt in parts of Nevada
- July 04, 2019
The USGS said the quake - which initially was reported as magnitude 6.6 - was very shallow, at 5.4 miles, which would have amplified its effect. The magnitude was reduced slightly, to 6.4, and some aftershocks were being felt in parts of southern California. In Lancaster, one Twitter user reported people fleeing a movie theater. (more...)
- July 04, 2019
The USGS said the quake - which initially was reported as magnitude 6.6 - was very shallow, at 5.4 miles, which would have amplified its effect. The magnitude was reduced slightly, to 6.4, and some aftershocks were being felt in parts of southern California. In Lancaster, one Twitter user reported people fleeing a movie theater. (more...)
Australian man Alek Sigley released in North Korea
- July 04, 2019
Korean media outlets reported on Thursday that a Swedish diplomatic envoy had met with officials, leading to Sigley's release. Sweden was the first western country to establish an embassy in North Korea , back in 1975, with the prospect of trade being one of the biggest influencers for these initial ties; Swedish companies such as Volvo, Atlas Copco and Kockums were keen to begin exporting to the Asian country. (more...)
- July 04, 2019
Korean media outlets reported on Thursday that a Swedish diplomatic envoy had met with officials, leading to Sigley's release. Sweden was the first western country to establish an embassy in North Korea , back in 1975, with the prospect of trade being one of the biggest influencers for these initial ties; Swedish companies such as Volvo, Atlas Copco and Kockums were keen to begin exporting to the Asian country. (more...)
US Vice President Pence Cancels Trip To Sparking Speculation
- July 04, 2019
There was no 'emergency callback.' Something came up that required the VP to stay in DC. The Trump White House's inability to keep secrets is causing some to wonder what's going on after Vice President Mike Pence canceled a speech he was to deliver in New Hampshire and had his plane reportedly turned around to headed back to D.C. (more...)
- July 04, 2019
There was no 'emergency callback.' Something came up that required the VP to stay in DC. The Trump White House's inability to keep secrets is causing some to wonder what's going on after Vice President Mike Pence canceled a speech he was to deliver in New Hampshire and had his plane reportedly turned around to headed back to D.C. (more...)
Trump wants Turkey missile plans resolved without harming ties - Turkish presidency
- July 04, 2019
Hard-hit Turkish financial assets jumped on Monday after a weekend in which Erdogan said Trump had told him at a G20 summit there would be no US sanctions, and the USA leader said Turkey had been treated unfairly over the missiles deal. Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in Osaka that he was personally reassured by President Trump that there would be no sanctions between the two North Atlantic Treaty Organisation "strategic allies". (more...)
- July 04, 2019
Hard-hit Turkish financial assets jumped on Monday after a weekend in which Erdogan said Trump had told him at a G20 summit there would be no US sanctions, and the USA leader said Turkey had been treated unfairly over the missiles deal. Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in Osaka that he was personally reassured by President Trump that there would be no sanctions between the two North Atlantic Treaty Organisation "strategic allies". (more...)
Revolutionary Idea? Donald Trump Jr. Suggests Communist-Themed Shoe Design for Nike
- July 04, 2019
Well, you know, I was glad to see that and my hope is that that they didn't just do it to do it, that they understand the significance there. Jackson then prompted Dyson to discuss the views of Americans who believe that this is "PC culture run amok". (more...)
- July 04, 2019
Well, you know, I was glad to see that and my hope is that that they didn't just do it to do it, that they understand the significance there. Jackson then prompted Dyson to discuss the views of Americans who believe that this is "PC culture run amok". (more...)
Boeing pledges $100m to families of 737 MAX crash victims
- July 04, 2019
The multi-year payout is independent of the lawsuits and would have no impact on litigation, a Boeing spokesman said. The money will cover education and living expenses for families of the deceased, as well as economic development for impacted communities, Boeing said in a statement on Wednesday. (more...)
- July 04, 2019
The multi-year payout is independent of the lawsuits and would have no impact on litigation, a Boeing spokesman said. The money will cover education and living expenses for families of the deceased, as well as economic development for impacted communities, Boeing said in a statement on Wednesday. (more...)
Parliament outmanoeuvred in European Union top-post game
- July 04, 2019
But not everyone stood, and anti-EU MEPs from the UK's Brexit Party turned their backs on the rendition accompanied by a saxophone quartet . Farage, who told MEPs here a few months ago he was hoping to be speaking to them for the last time, said he now expected to leave the assembly October 31. (more...)
- July 04, 2019
But not everyone stood, and anti-EU MEPs from the UK's Brexit Party turned their backs on the rendition accompanied by a saxophone quartet . Farage, who told MEPs here a few months ago he was hoping to be speaking to them for the last time, said he now expected to leave the assembly October 31. (more...)
Errant Missile From Syria-Israel Clash Lands on Cyprus
- July 04, 2019
He said the writing on debris matches that found on pieces of a Russian-made S-200 missile that crashed in Gaziantep, Turkey, in July 2018. It appears the missile was sacked from an air-defence system guarding against an Israeli strike on Syria and it's the first time Cyprus has been caught in the crosshairs of the war in Syria. (more...)
- July 04, 2019
He said the writing on debris matches that found on pieces of a Russian-made S-200 missile that crashed in Gaziantep, Turkey, in July 2018. It appears the missile was sacked from an air-defence system guarding against an Israeli strike on Syria and it's the first time Cyprus has been caught in the crosshairs of the war in Syria. (more...)
Nike pulls 'Betsy Ross Flag' sneakers after Kaepernick complains
- July 04, 2019
I'll make the first order". The sports clothing company dropped a new model after branding representative and former NFL QB Colin Kaepernick complained that the product invoked associations with the era of American slavery. Nike said in statement that "it pulled the shoe based on concerns that it could unintentionally offend and detract from the nation's patriotic holiday". (more...)
- July 04, 2019
I'll make the first order". The sports clothing company dropped a new model after branding representative and former NFL QB Colin Kaepernick complained that the product invoked associations with the era of American slavery. Nike said in statement that "it pulled the shoe based on concerns that it could unintentionally offend and detract from the nation's patriotic holiday". (more...)
Cockroaches are becoming immune to insecticides, Purdue researchers say
- July 04, 2019
Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories . One of the most common types of cockroaches in the United Kingdom are quickly growing immune to the best insecticides, according to a new study by Purdue University . When they rotated three different insecticides over six months, researchers managed to contain cockroach populations - but not to reduce them. And because female cockroaches have 50 offspring in three months, a population mostly knocked down by a treatment could once again ... (more...)
- July 04, 2019
Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories . One of the most common types of cockroaches in the United Kingdom are quickly growing immune to the best insecticides, according to a new study by Purdue University . When they rotated three different insecticides over six months, researchers managed to contain cockroach populations - but not to reduce them. And because female cockroaches have 50 offspring in three months, a population mostly knocked down by a treatment could once again ... (more...)
Australia probes reports of citizen detained in North Korea
- July 04, 2019
In 2016 North Korea imprisoned American student Otto Warmbier for allegedly pulling down a state propaganda poster. Mr Sigley's family issued a statement on yesterday, saying they hoped to hear from him soon. Australian officials are no closer to working out what has happened to him, despite making urgent inquiries with secretive North Korea, with the help of Sweden. (more...)
- July 04, 2019
In 2016 North Korea imprisoned American student Otto Warmbier for allegedly pulling down a state propaganda poster. Mr Sigley's family issued a statement on yesterday, saying they hoped to hear from him soon. Australian officials are no closer to working out what has happened to him, despite making urgent inquiries with secretive North Korea, with the help of Sweden. (more...)
Japan, hit by torrential rains, orders 800,000 to evacuate
- July 04, 2019
In the morning of July 3, Cabinet ministers discussed the situation and what to do about it. Heavy rains in southern Japan let up by Thursday, but authorities maintained evacuation orders for more than a million people, warning of a risk of more landslides, which have killed one person, with another missing. (more...)
- July 04, 2019
In the morning of July 3, Cabinet ministers discussed the situation and what to do about it. Heavy rains in southern Japan let up by Thursday, but authorities maintained evacuation orders for more than a million people, warning of a risk of more landslides, which have killed one person, with another missing. (more...)
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