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Russian nuclear agency confirms role in rocket test explosion
- August 10, 2019
It was not immediately clear if the five fatalities cited in a Saturday statement by Rosatom were in addition to the previously reported deaths. "At the test site of the Russian Ministry of Defence in the Arkhangelsk region, when testing a liquid propulsion system, an explosion occurred and the product ignited", the defence ministry told the Russian news agency TASS , in a statement. (more...)
- August 10, 2019
It was not immediately clear if the five fatalities cited in a Saturday statement by Rosatom were in addition to the previously reported deaths. "At the test site of the Russian Ministry of Defence in the Arkhangelsk region, when testing a liquid propulsion system, an explosion occurred and the product ignited", the defence ministry told the Russian news agency TASS , in a statement. (more...)
Northern Manitoba community searching for answers after massive manhunt ends
- August 10, 2019
Assistant Commissioner MacLatchy said she was "confident" the bodies were the two suspects but told reporters an autopsy would be completed to confirm the identities. The body of Vancouver university professor Leonard Dyck was discovered several days later on July 19 , and authorities believe McLeod and Schmegelsky were responsible for Dyck's death, as well. (more...)
- August 10, 2019
Assistant Commissioner MacLatchy said she was "confident" the bodies were the two suspects but told reporters an autopsy would be completed to confirm the identities. The body of Vancouver university professor Leonard Dyck was discovered several days later on July 19 , and authorities believe McLeod and Schmegelsky were responsible for Dyck's death, as well. (more...)
Man dies on Baghdad streets after Trump administration deports him to Iraq
- August 10, 2019
Aldaoud's supporters say he never should have been sent to a country short on health care and racked with civil unrest, especially as he's a member of the Chaldean Catholic community, which has faced violent persecution since the 2003 US invasion of Iraq . (more...)
- August 10, 2019
Aldaoud's supporters say he never should have been sent to a country short on health care and racked with civil unrest, especially as he's a member of the Chaldean Catholic community, which has faced violent persecution since the 2003 US invasion of Iraq . (more...)
Blasts rock Russian ammo depot in Siberia, five injured
- August 10, 2019
A fire also broke out at the storage depot, located near the city of Achinsk. Video posted online of the explosion reportedly shows the shock wave traveling through low-hanging clouds in the area. A total of nine people were injured, with four of them transported to hospital in the wake of the blast, medics said. Regional Gov. Alexander Uss said 6,000 people were being evacuated under the order. (more...)
- August 10, 2019
A fire also broke out at the storage depot, located near the city of Achinsk. Video posted online of the explosion reportedly shows the shock wave traveling through low-hanging clouds in the area. A total of nine people were injured, with four of them transported to hospital in the wake of the blast, medics said. Regional Gov. Alexander Uss said 6,000 people were being evacuated under the order. (more...)
Manhunt after Israeli off-duty soldier killed in West Bank
- August 10, 2019
Sorek's body was found with multiple stab wounds in the early hours of the morning on the side of a road near the seminary where he studied as part of a program which combines Torah studies with military service. Most of the global community considers Israel's West Bank settlements illegal and an obstacle to creating a two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. (more...)
- August 10, 2019
Sorek's body was found with multiple stab wounds in the early hours of the morning on the side of a road near the seminary where he studied as part of a program which combines Torah studies with military service. Most of the global community considers Israel's West Bank settlements illegal and an obstacle to creating a two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. (more...)
Manhunt for Shooter Who Allegedly Killed Two After Houston Highway Crash
- August 10, 2019
Quoting the ABC News, Good Morning America reported that the deadly shooting occurred just before 6 p.m. local time when the suspect's auto struck another vehicle on Interstate-10 in Houston , causing it to spin out. "As insane as things are right now in our society, was this a road rage incident and these guys just happened to have narcotics in the auto?" Other witnesses tried performing CPR on the two victims, aged 25 and 33, before authorities arrived, but to no avail. (more...)
- August 10, 2019
Quoting the ABC News, Good Morning America reported that the deadly shooting occurred just before 6 p.m. local time when the suspect's auto struck another vehicle on Interstate-10 in Houston , causing it to spin out. "As insane as things are right now in our society, was this a road rage incident and these guys just happened to have narcotics in the auto?" Other witnesses tried performing CPR on the two victims, aged 25 and 33, before authorities arrived, but to no avail. (more...)
Malaysia files charges against 17 current, former Goldman Sachs execs
- August 10, 2019
The statement listed the names of the 17 accused, who were directors of Goldman subsidiaries between May 2012 and March 2013, Thomas said . It was allegedly spent on luxury goods ranging from a super-yacht to high-end real estate and artworks. (more...)
- August 10, 2019
The statement listed the names of the 17 accused, who were directors of Goldman subsidiaries between May 2012 and March 2013, Thomas said . It was allegedly spent on luxury goods ranging from a super-yacht to high-end real estate and artworks. (more...)
Political Battle Breaks Out Over Trump Tweets Following Dayton Visit
- August 10, 2019
Brown did mention that Trump's rhetoric, which was echoed in the El Paso shooter's "manifesto," was "racist" and Whaley called his rhetoric "divisive", but neither disparaged his visit. and then visit El Paso later in the day. "That was some crowd", Trump says of his event, claiming there were also "twice as many outside" his arena. (more...)
- August 10, 2019
Brown did mention that Trump's rhetoric, which was echoed in the El Paso shooter's "manifesto," was "racist" and Whaley called his rhetoric "divisive", but neither disparaged his visit. and then visit El Paso later in the day. "That was some crowd", Trump says of his event, claiming there were also "twice as many outside" his arena. (more...)
Japan OKs 1st export to S. Korea under new trade curbs
- August 10, 2019
South Korea has put on hold its plan on Thursday to remove Japan from the favoured "white list" of nations with fast-track export business, two officials familiar with the matter at the South Korean trade ministry reported. The motive for Japan's approval of the shipment remains unclear. "Our government has planned for worst-case situation since Japan converted export approvals of the three materials to a case-by-case basis and has been preparing and announcing both short-term and long-term ... (more...)
- August 10, 2019
South Korea has put on hold its plan on Thursday to remove Japan from the favoured "white list" of nations with fast-track export business, two officials familiar with the matter at the South Korean trade ministry reported. The motive for Japan's approval of the shipment remains unclear. "Our government has planned for worst-case situation since Japan converted export approvals of the three materials to a case-by-case basis and has been preparing and announcing both short-term and long-term ... (more...)
Concealed Carrier Prevents Mass Shooting At Missouri Walmart
- August 10, 2019
Police confirmed that Andreychenko's weapons were loaded, and that he had 100 rounds of ammunition with him in the store. " Missouri protects the right of people to open carry a firearm, but that right does not allow an individual to act in a reckless and criminal manner endangering other citizens". (more...)
- August 10, 2019
Police confirmed that Andreychenko's weapons were loaded, and that he had 100 rounds of ammunition with him in the store. " Missouri protects the right of people to open carry a firearm, but that right does not allow an individual to act in a reckless and criminal manner endangering other citizens". (more...)
Kerala Floods: Kochi CIAL airport shut till August 11
- August 10, 2019
Seasonal monsoon rains from June to September cause deaths and mass displacement across South Asia every year, but they deliver more than 70% of India's rainfall, crucial for farm output and economic growth. Hundreds of villages and dozens of towns in the affected areas of Maharashtra and Karnataka were without electricity and drinking water, state government officials said on Friday. (more...)
- August 10, 2019
Seasonal monsoon rains from June to September cause deaths and mass displacement across South Asia every year, but they deliver more than 70% of India's rainfall, crucial for farm output and economic growth. Hundreds of villages and dozens of towns in the affected areas of Maharashtra and Karnataka were without electricity and drinking water, state government officials said on Friday. (more...)
Pakistan suspends Samjhauta train service, bans Indian films
- August 10, 2019
Pakistan's railway minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmad said the service will remain suspended indefinitely. The train departed from the Attari Railway Station at around 1.30 am and reached the national capital after a delay of almost five hours carrying a total of 117 passengers, 76 Indian and 41 Pakistani nationals. (more...)
- August 10, 2019
Pakistan's railway minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmad said the service will remain suspended indefinitely. The train departed from the Attari Railway Station at around 1.30 am and reached the national capital after a delay of almost five hours carrying a total of 117 passengers, 76 Indian and 41 Pakistani nationals. (more...)
Suspected El Paso Shooter Told Police He Was Targeting 'Mexicans'
- August 10, 2019
Patrick Crusius, 21 , emerged with his hands up from a vehicle that was stopped at an intersection shortly after the June 3 attack in the border town of El Paso and told officers, "I'm the shooter", according to an affidavit quoted by media in the United States on Friday. (more...)
- August 10, 2019
Patrick Crusius, 21 , emerged with his hands up from a vehicle that was stopped at an intersection shortly after the June 3 attack in the border town of El Paso and told officers, "I'm the shooter", according to an affidavit quoted by media in the United States on Friday. (more...)
Pakistan opposition leader Maryam Nawaz arrested: spokeswoman
- August 10, 2019
On 31 July, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) vice-president Maryam was questioned by the anti-corruption agency officials in connection with the alleged money laundering and income beyond means charges against her and her family. Lawyers also clashed with police. She urged the government to take collective measures, taking on board the opposition and other political parties in view of the current prevailing circumstances. (more...)
- August 10, 2019
On 31 July, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) vice-president Maryam was questioned by the anti-corruption agency officials in connection with the alleged money laundering and income beyond means charges against her and her family. Lawyers also clashed with police. She urged the government to take collective measures, taking on board the opposition and other political parties in view of the current prevailing circumstances. (more...)
UN rights chief bemoans unilateral sanctions on Venezuela
- August 10, 2019
Monday's sanctions have meant that assets of the Venezuelan government and associated entities have been frozen and economic transactions have been prohibited by the USA, unless specifically exempted. China responded to the sanctions by telling the U.S to stop "bullying" other countries. "We are taking this step to deny Maduro access to the global financial system and to further isolate him internationally", he added from Peru's capital, Lima, where he attended an worldwide meeting ... (more...)
- August 10, 2019
Monday's sanctions have meant that assets of the Venezuelan government and associated entities have been frozen and economic transactions have been prohibited by the USA, unless specifically exempted. China responded to the sanctions by telling the U.S to stop "bullying" other countries. "We are taking this step to deny Maduro access to the global financial system and to further isolate him internationally", he added from Peru's capital, Lima, where he attended an worldwide meeting ... (more...)
Biden says Trump fans 'flames of white supremacy' as Democrats attack racism
- August 10, 2019
President Donald Trump declared the speech "Sooo Boring!'" Biden, infamously, kicked off his campaign by invoking Trump's rhetoric in the aftermath of the deadly 2017 "Unite the Right" rally in Virginia, calling the president out for his sympathetic words toward neo-Nazi supporters. (more...)
- August 10, 2019
President Donald Trump declared the speech "Sooo Boring!'" Biden, infamously, kicked off his campaign by invoking Trump's rhetoric in the aftermath of the deadly 2017 "Unite the Right" rally in Virginia, calling the president out for his sympathetic words toward neo-Nazi supporters. (more...)
Major power cut impacting homes, transport in large parts of Britain
- August 09, 2019
National Grid, which owns the electricity and gas transmission system in England and Wales, said the cause of a major power cut across Britain has now been resolved. We suspect this has been caused by an electrical supply problem. Police in the capital could also be forced to man busy junctions after traffic lights failed. (more...)
- August 09, 2019
National Grid, which owns the electricity and gas transmission system in England and Wales, said the cause of a major power cut across Britain has now been resolved. We suspect this has been caused by an electrical supply problem. Police in the capital could also be forced to man busy junctions after traffic lights failed. (more...)
Super Typhoon Lekima barrels towards China
- August 09, 2019
China Eastern Airlines Corp. and China Southern Airlines Co. were among those announcing cancellations, mainly for flights between Shanghai and Taiwan on Friday, as Typhoon Lekima approached. Damaged power poles left more than 60,000 households without electricity late on Thursday, with 9000 still waiting for power to be restored, the CEOC said. (more...)
- August 09, 2019
China Eastern Airlines Corp. and China Southern Airlines Co. were among those announcing cancellations, mainly for flights between Shanghai and Taiwan on Friday, as Typhoon Lekima approached. Damaged power poles left more than 60,000 households without electricity late on Thursday, with 9000 still waiting for power to be restored, the CEOC said. (more...)
Humans must change nutrition habits, land use — United Nations climate report
- August 09, 2019
This rises to 37% when all activities associated with the pre- and post-production of food, such as transport, are included. As well as increasing GHG emissions, land management practices are increasing deforestation, desertification and depletion of soils. (more...)
- August 09, 2019
This rises to 37% when all activities associated with the pre- and post-production of food, such as transport, are included. As well as increasing GHG emissions, land management practices are increasing deforestation, desertification and depletion of soils. (more...)
Beijing urges India, Pakistan to avoid unilateral actions amid Kashmir tensions
- August 09, 2019
Ahead of Qureshi's arrival here, Pakistan wrote to the UN Security Council complaining against India's decision to revoke Article 370 of the Constitution and bifurcation of the state into two union territories. He also reaffirmed that Pakistan will continue its political, diplomatic and moral support to Kashmiris in achieving their right to self-determination. (more...)
- August 09, 2019
Ahead of Qureshi's arrival here, Pakistan wrote to the UN Security Council complaining against India's decision to revoke Article 370 of the Constitution and bifurcation of the state into two union territories. He also reaffirmed that Pakistan will continue its political, diplomatic and moral support to Kashmiris in achieving their right to self-determination. (more...)
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