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Soldier’s remains recovered 52 years after his death in Vietnam War
- August 09, 2019
When Bryan Knight was 5 years old, he said goodbye to his father at an airport in Dallas , Texas, just before he was sent off to the Vietnam War . Mr Perry said he had seen veterans remains flown home before but the response to Mr Knight was "especially unique", prompting an unusually large reception. (more...)
- August 09, 2019
When Bryan Knight was 5 years old, he said goodbye to his father at an airport in Dallas , Texas, just before he was sent off to the Vietnam War . Mr Perry said he had seen veterans remains flown home before but the response to Mr Knight was "especially unique", prompting an unusually large reception. (more...)
Trump slammed as pressure mounts for gun controls
- August 09, 2019
In a Gallup poll taken shortly after the October 1, 2017, Las Vegas mass shooting , in which a gunman who stockpiled almost two dozen assault rifles killed 58 people at a concert, Americans were evenly divided on a total ban on the manufacture, sale or possession of such weapons. (more...)
- August 09, 2019
In a Gallup poll taken shortly after the October 1, 2017, Las Vegas mass shooting , in which a gunman who stockpiled almost two dozen assault rifles killed 58 people at a concert, Americans were evenly divided on a total ban on the manufacture, sale or possession of such weapons. (more...)
Amnesty International issues travel advisory for U.S. after mass shootings
- August 09, 2019
Amnesty International has been calling for common sense reform regarding the use and possession of firearms, including comprehensive background checks, national regulations for registering and licensing firearms, required training, a ban on high capacity magazines/assault weapons, and mandatory safe-storage laws. (more...)
- August 09, 2019
Amnesty International has been calling for common sense reform regarding the use and possession of firearms, including comprehensive background checks, national regulations for registering and licensing firearms, required training, a ban on high capacity magazines/assault weapons, and mandatory safe-storage laws. (more...)
Trump administration to seek Britain trade deal after Brexit
- August 09, 2019
The measure has angered some hard pro-Brexit MPs who view the measure as loss of UK's sovereignty. The obvious alternative, Raab said , was to move toward an "operational backstop" that ensured that "any checks that are done wouldn't be at the border" but could be managed with "technology and goodwill and operational cooperation". (more...)
- August 09, 2019
The measure has angered some hard pro-Brexit MPs who view the measure as loss of UK's sovereignty. The obvious alternative, Raab said , was to move toward an "operational backstop" that ensured that "any checks that are done wouldn't be at the border" but could be managed with "technology and goodwill and operational cooperation". (more...)
Deputy DNI Director Sue Gordon's Resignation Effective August 15
- August 09, 2019
He has also served as a fellow at Harvard University. " I have no doubt he will do a great job! ". " Sue Gordon is a great professional with a long and distinguished career", the president tweeted . Mr Coats also praised Maguire, saying in a statement that he "has had a long, distinguished career" and will lead the intelligence community with distinction. (more...)
- August 09, 2019
He has also served as a fellow at Harvard University. " I have no doubt he will do a great job! ". " Sue Gordon is a great professional with a long and distinguished career", the president tweeted . Mr Coats also praised Maguire, saying in a statement that he "has had a long, distinguished career" and will lead the intelligence community with distinction. (more...)
Scientists make vodka from rye grown near Chernobyl
- August 09, 2019
The Chernobyl Spirit Company with Ukrainian and British scientists on board, has come up with a new type of "artisan vodka" with the brand name Atomik , the BBC reports . He said: "I think this is the most important bottle of spirits in the world because it could help the economic recovery of communities living in and around the abandoned areas". (more...)
- August 09, 2019
The Chernobyl Spirit Company with Ukrainian and British scientists on board, has come up with a new type of "artisan vodka" with the brand name Atomik , the BBC reports . He said: "I think this is the most important bottle of spirits in the world because it could help the economic recovery of communities living in and around the abandoned areas". (more...)
Fitness chains SoulCycle and Equinox in Trump storm
- August 09, 2019
SoulCycle and Equinox both released statements saying the gyms have nothing to do with Ross' fundraiser and consider Ross to be a " passive investor " of the companies. We believe in tolerance and equality, and will always stay true to those values. He has given heavily over the years to Republican candidates and committees and donated smaller amounts to Democrats. (more...)
- August 09, 2019
SoulCycle and Equinox both released statements saying the gyms have nothing to do with Ross' fundraiser and consider Ross to be a " passive investor " of the companies. We believe in tolerance and equality, and will always stay true to those values. He has given heavily over the years to Republican candidates and committees and donated smaller amounts to Democrats. (more...)
Man armed with loaded rifle, wearing body armor, arrested at Walmart store
- August 09, 2019
Republic Road. Lucas says the man had more than 100 rounds of ammunition. Police say the man was recording himself walking through the store via a cell phone. "In fact, he's lucky to be alive still, to be honest", Lucas added. A Florida man reportedly entered a Walmart on Wednesday and asked a clerk " for anything that would kill 200 people ", triggering an evacuation, while a Washington Walmart was also evacuated after a man with a gun reportedly walked in and threatened to start shooting ... (more...)
- August 09, 2019
Republic Road. Lucas says the man had more than 100 rounds of ammunition. Police say the man was recording himself walking through the store via a cell phone. "In fact, he's lucky to be alive still, to be honest", Lucas added. A Florida man reportedly entered a Walmart on Wednesday and asked a clerk " for anything that would kill 200 people ", triggering an evacuation, while a Washington Walmart was also evacuated after a man with a gun reportedly walked in and threatened to start shooting ... (more...)
Chinese Exports Rose in July, Amid Trade Tensions
- August 09, 2019
Asia U.S Agriculture Co‐operators Conference in Singapore. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the association called Washington's tariffs policy " trade bullying " aimed at suppressing China's development. China's exporters and their US customers have been whipsawed in recent months by trade uncertainties, with the fallout rippling through global suppliers from Germany to Singapore. (more...)
- August 09, 2019
Asia U.S Agriculture Co‐operators Conference in Singapore. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the association called Washington's tariffs policy " trade bullying " aimed at suppressing China's development. China's exporters and their US customers have been whipsawed in recent months by trade uncertainties, with the fallout rippling through global suppliers from Germany to Singapore. (more...)
Lawyers: Man assaults boy, believed he was following Trump's orders
- August 09, 2019
Jasper added that Brockway "certainly didn't understand it was a crime". Witnesses told KPAX-TV earlier this week they saw Brockway pick the boy up and slam him into the ground. Controversy surrounding the national anthem dates back to 2016, when then-National Football League quarterback Colin Kaepernick called attention to police brutality and racial injustice by kneeling as the song was performed before games. (more...)
- August 09, 2019
Jasper added that Brockway "certainly didn't understand it was a crime". Witnesses told KPAX-TV earlier this week they saw Brockway pick the boy up and slam him into the ground. Controversy surrounding the national anthem dates back to 2016, when then-National Football League quarterback Colin Kaepernick called attention to police brutality and racial injustice by kneeling as the song was performed before games. (more...)
Pink emoji house causes stir in California beach town
- August 09, 2019
Residents of Manhattan Beach's El Porto neighborhood plan to show up at a City Council meeting Tuesday to air their grievances about the striking paint job on the home , which belongs to Kathryn Kidd, a landlord who lives nearby and rents out the property, the Los Angeles Times reports. (more...)
- August 09, 2019
Residents of Manhattan Beach's El Porto neighborhood plan to show up at a City Council meeting Tuesday to air their grievances about the striking paint job on the home , which belongs to Kathryn Kidd, a landlord who lives nearby and rents out the property, the Los Angeles Times reports. (more...)
Turkey, US deal on Syrian safe zone 'good start': Turkish FM
- August 09, 2019
According to the information, Syria considers this agreement to violate worldwide law and the territorial integrity of the country. "This agreement has very clearly exposed the US-Turkish partnership in the aggression against Syria which serves the interest of the Israeli occupation entity and the Turkish expansionist ambitions and it unequivocally exposed the misleading and evasiveness which govern the policies of the Turkish regime", the source added. (more...)
- August 09, 2019
According to the information, Syria considers this agreement to violate worldwide law and the territorial integrity of the country. "This agreement has very clearly exposed the US-Turkish partnership in the aggression against Syria which serves the interest of the Israeli occupation entity and the Turkish expansionist ambitions and it unequivocally exposed the misleading and evasiveness which govern the policies of the Turkish regime", the source added. (more...)
Zelensky says he called Putin to discuss situation in Donbass
- August 09, 2019
Zelensky said Ukrainian companies "want to grow together, so we want to see our partners in Turkey's business". Zelenskiy also said he called on German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron to convene a new meeting of the Normandy Four format to help end the conflict. (more...)
- August 09, 2019
Zelensky said Ukrainian companies "want to grow together, so we want to see our partners in Turkey's business". Zelenskiy also said he called on German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron to convene a new meeting of the Normandy Four format to help end the conflict. (more...)
P&O halts cruises around the Gulf over Iranian hijacking concerns
- August 09, 2019
As a US coalition to protect shipping in the Persian Gulf takes shape, Iran's defense minister warned on Thursday that a USA -led armada would "increase insecurity in the region". The DOT statement , titled "Threat of Iran's Commercial Vessels in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Oman, Arabian, and the Red Sea", states that "increased military activities and escalation of political tension in the region pose a serious threat to commercial vessels". (more...)
- August 09, 2019
As a US coalition to protect shipping in the Persian Gulf takes shape, Iran's defense minister warned on Thursday that a USA -led armada would "increase insecurity in the region". The DOT statement , titled "Threat of Iran's Commercial Vessels in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Oman, Arabian, and the Red Sea", states that "increased military activities and escalation of political tension in the region pose a serious threat to commercial vessels". (more...)
Fox’s Carlson calls white supremacy ‘a hoax.’
- August 09, 2019
Conservative commentator Jonah Goldberg, knowing President Trump is a fan of Carlson's show, tweeted that "if Trump apes these talking points, it'll be terrible for the country and devastating for Trump's presidency". The Daily Beast reports FBI Director Christopher Wray said last month that agents have made about 100 arrests for domestic terrorism this year, and most were linked to some form of white supremacy . (more...)
- August 09, 2019
Conservative commentator Jonah Goldberg, knowing President Trump is a fan of Carlson's show, tweeted that "if Trump apes these talking points, it'll be terrible for the country and devastating for Trump's presidency". The Daily Beast reports FBI Director Christopher Wray said last month that agents have made about 100 arrests for domestic terrorism this year, and most were linked to some form of white supremacy . (more...)
"Extremely dangerous" inmate escaped on tractor, TBI says
- August 09, 2019
Local authorities are searching for a man who escaped from the West Tennessee State Prison in Henning and is a person of interest in the murder of a TDOC employee Wednesday afternoon. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation added Curtis Ray Watson to its Most Wanted list . Over the course of her "distinguished" career, Johnson served in numerous positions including correctional sergeant, deputy warden, warden and correctional administrator, overseeing all prisons in the western region ... (more...)
- August 09, 2019
Local authorities are searching for a man who escaped from the West Tennessee State Prison in Henning and is a person of interest in the murder of a TDOC employee Wednesday afternoon. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation added Curtis Ray Watson to its Most Wanted list . Over the course of her "distinguished" career, Johnson served in numerous positions including correctional sergeant, deputy warden, warden and correctional administrator, overseeing all prisons in the western region ... (more...)
Update on cocaine found at Bethells Beach
- August 09, 2019
Waitemata Police Detective Inspector Colin Parmenter said packages of cocaine washed up in recent days were likely to have been among hundreds of kilograms of the drug destined for Australia past year. "Yesterday evening Police were called after a number of packages had washed up on Bethells Beach". "And we will be sending regular patrols in the coming days to continue to check for further washed up items". (more...)
- August 09, 2019
Waitemata Police Detective Inspector Colin Parmenter said packages of cocaine washed up in recent days were likely to have been among hundreds of kilograms of the drug destined for Australia past year. "Yesterday evening Police were called after a number of packages had washed up on Bethells Beach". "And we will be sending regular patrols in the coming days to continue to check for further washed up items". (more...)
SWAT soldiers taken hostage to be freed: Atambayev
- August 09, 2019
A throng of Atambayev supporters resisted the raiders in yesterday's failed raid. Some of the civilians had wounds from rubber bullets, the health ministry said. But why did the raid fail? Kyrgyzstan's special forces raided Atambayev's house late Wednesday night, breaking through the gates of his residence with an armored vehicle. (more...)
- August 09, 2019
A throng of Atambayev supporters resisted the raiders in yesterday's failed raid. Some of the civilians had wounds from rubber bullets, the health ministry said. But why did the raid fail? Kyrgyzstan's special forces raided Atambayev's house late Wednesday night, breaking through the gates of his residence with an armored vehicle. (more...)
Labour ‘would not block second Scottish independence poll’
- August 09, 2019
When asked whether his comments could be seen as reversing the party's policy on another independence referendum, Mr McDonnell reiterated his position that such a request should not be blocked. He added: "We would not block something like that". "He said that it should be for the Scottish Parliament to decide the timing of an independence referendum and it should be for the Scottish people to decide if Scotland becomes independent or not". (more...)
- August 09, 2019
When asked whether his comments could be seen as reversing the party's policy on another independence referendum, Mr McDonnell reiterated his position that such a request should not be blocked. He added: "We would not block something like that". "He said that it should be for the Scottish Parliament to decide the timing of an independence referendum and it should be for the Scottish people to decide if Scotland becomes independent or not". (more...)
680 detained in ICE searches of seven MS worksites
- August 09, 2019
ICE agents raided plants in the towns of Morton, Carthage, Canton, Pelahatchie, Sebastopol and Bay Springs, all in the state of MS, officials said. MS is the US's fifth-largest chicken producing state and the plants tough processing jobs have mainly been filled by Latino immigrants eager to take whatever work they can get. (more...)
- August 09, 2019
ICE agents raided plants in the towns of Morton, Carthage, Canton, Pelahatchie, Sebastopol and Bay Springs, all in the state of MS, officials said. MS is the US's fifth-largest chicken producing state and the plants tough processing jobs have mainly been filled by Latino immigrants eager to take whatever work they can get. (more...)
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