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India PM Narendra Modi vows to 'restore' Kashmir's 'past glory'
- August 16, 2019
The UN Security Council is due to meet behind closed-doors on Friday at the request of China and Pakistan to discuss India's decision to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir , diplomats said . Under the aegis of various political parties and organisations, rallies were staged in Islamabad and other cities of the country as well in Muzaffarabad, the capital of Azad Jammu Kashmir. (more...)
- August 16, 2019
The UN Security Council is due to meet behind closed-doors on Friday at the request of China and Pakistan to discuss India's decision to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir , diplomats said . Under the aegis of various political parties and organisations, rallies were staged in Islamabad and other cities of the country as well in Muzaffarabad, the capital of Azad Jammu Kashmir. (more...)
Broken Bones In Epstein's Neck Raise Yet More Questions About His Death
- August 16, 2019
Representatives for Epstein are not disputing preliminary findings of FBI investigators and the New York City medical examiner that Epstein died by suicide, according to a source briefed on the matter. "They are sometimes also called petechiae", according to Encyclopedia.com . In documents unsealed last week , just a few hours before Epstein was found dead in his cell, Giuffre's lawyers accused Maxwell of "acting as a madam" for the financier, alleging that "multiple witnesses" had ... (more...)
- August 16, 2019
Representatives for Epstein are not disputing preliminary findings of FBI investigators and the New York City medical examiner that Epstein died by suicide, according to a source briefed on the matter. "They are sometimes also called petechiae", according to Encyclopedia.com . In documents unsealed last week , just a few hours before Epstein was found dead in his cell, Giuffre's lawyers accused Maxwell of "acting as a madam" for the financier, alleging that "multiple witnesses" had ... (more...)
Volkswagen ad is first banned under gender stereotyping rule
- August 16, 2019
The Advertising Standards Agency, which announced the new rules surrounding gender stereotyping at the end of a year ago, said the complainants about the Philadelphia advert believed the ad "perpetuated a harmful stereotype by suggesting that men were incapable of caring for children and would place them at risk as a result of their incompetence". (more...)
- August 16, 2019
The Advertising Standards Agency, which announced the new rules surrounding gender stereotyping at the end of a year ago, said the complainants about the Philadelphia advert believed the ad "perpetuated a harmful stereotype by suggesting that men were incapable of caring for children and would place them at risk as a result of their incompetence". (more...)
'Hollywood Ripper' Michael Gargiulo found guilty of double murder
- August 16, 2019
Gargiulo, 43, was convicted in the murder of 22-year-old Ashley Ellerin in her Hollywood home in 2001 on a night when she was about to meet Kutcher, who testified at the trial . Ms Bruno was attacked and killed with a knife while she slept. Gargiulo's attorney Daniel Nardoni suggested the apartment manager was driven to a jealous rage because of Ellerin's upcoming date with Kutcher. (more...)
- August 16, 2019
Gargiulo, 43, was convicted in the murder of 22-year-old Ashley Ellerin in her Hollywood home in 2001 on a night when she was about to meet Kutcher, who testified at the trial . Ms Bruno was attacked and killed with a knife while she slept. Gargiulo's attorney Daniel Nardoni suggested the apartment manager was driven to a jealous rage because of Ellerin's upcoming date with Kutcher. (more...)
Pacific Island leaders start talks on climate targets
- August 16, 2019
Immediately after negotiations ended on Thursday night Mr Sopoaga hinted Australia was the lone nation against the stronger climate stance from the small islands. "I understand the deep sensitivity to these issues, particularly where we're standing. But he couldn't. That's because the money doesn't address the biggest problem of all - Australia's greenhouse gas emissions which have continued to go up and up and up", said Dr Rice. (more...)
- August 16, 2019
Immediately after negotiations ended on Thursday night Mr Sopoaga hinted Australia was the lone nation against the stronger climate stance from the small islands. "I understand the deep sensitivity to these issues, particularly where we're standing. But he couldn't. That's because the money doesn't address the biggest problem of all - Australia's greenhouse gas emissions which have continued to go up and up and up", said Dr Rice. (more...)
July 2019 hottest month on record for planet: United States agency
- August 16, 2019
July 2019 was not only the hottest July on record, but also the hottest month ever recorded. The numbers also mean 2019 now ties with 2017 as the second-hottest year on record based on global temperatures from January through July. When we break out global temperatures into land and ocean temperatures, the oceans just had their warmest July on record and 5th warmest monthly temperature on record. (more...)
- August 16, 2019
July 2019 was not only the hottest July on record, but also the hottest month ever recorded. The numbers also mean 2019 now ties with 2017 as the second-hottest year on record based on global temperatures from January through July. When we break out global temperatures into land and ocean temperatures, the oceans just had their warmest July on record and 5th warmest monthly temperature on record. (more...)
UN Security Council to meet on Friday on India's moves in Kashmir
- August 16, 2019
Speaking on the occasion, Prof Dr Summar Sultana, the chairperson of the department, said the political science department will launch a series of conferences and seminars to highlight the issue of Kashmir. After his return to Pakistan, he had said Beijing fully supported Islamabad in approaching the UNSC. Since Pakistan did not get a hearing, China on Wednesday asked the world body to hold a closed door meeting, India Today learnt. (more...)
- August 16, 2019
Speaking on the occasion, Prof Dr Summar Sultana, the chairperson of the department, said the political science department will launch a series of conferences and seminars to highlight the issue of Kashmir. After his return to Pakistan, he had said Beijing fully supported Islamabad in approaching the UNSC. Since Pakistan did not get a hearing, China on Wednesday asked the world body to hold a closed door meeting, India Today learnt. (more...)
UN probing 35 North Korean cyberattacks in 17 countries
- August 16, 2019
A US official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said initial information indicated at least one projectile was sacked by North Korea and appeared to be similar to the short-range missiles fired in previous weeks. "In spite of a series of worrying actions taken by North Korea recently, the momentum for dialogue remains unshaken", Moon said in a speech marking Korea's independence from Japan's 1910-45 colonial rule. (more...)
- August 16, 2019
A US official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said initial information indicated at least one projectile was sacked by North Korea and appeared to be similar to the short-range missiles fired in previous weeks. "In spite of a series of worrying actions taken by North Korea recently, the momentum for dialogue remains unshaken", Moon said in a speech marking Korea's independence from Japan's 1910-45 colonial rule. (more...)
UK teen starved, bled to death at eco-resort: Malaysia Police
- August 16, 2019
Commenting on reports from the French police who are conducting further investigations based on grounds of an abduction, Mohamad said he was not aware of the matter. "It's a very good proposal", he said. "I hope police will accept the assistance", Nair told Reuters. "There was nothing to show that she was abducted or subjected to any form of violence", DCP Mohamad said, adding that the intestinal bleeding could have been caused by prolonged starvation. (more...)
- August 16, 2019
Commenting on reports from the French police who are conducting further investigations based on grounds of an abduction, Mohamad said he was not aware of the matter. "It's a very good proposal", he said. "I hope police will accept the assistance", Nair told Reuters. "There was nothing to show that she was abducted or subjected to any form of violence", DCP Mohamad said, adding that the intestinal bleeding could have been caused by prolonged starvation. (more...)
Trump threatens to pull out of WTO
- August 16, 2019
The existence of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) will be thrown into question if the United States withdraws from it, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday, stressing that it was a decision for Washington alone. His comments came days after he asked the WTO to define how it designates developing-country status . For instance, they are entitled to softer tariff cuts, longer transition periods, and advantages in the case of disputes as well as other benefits. (more...)
- August 16, 2019
The existence of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) will be thrown into question if the United States withdraws from it, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday, stressing that it was a decision for Washington alone. His comments came days after he asked the WTO to define how it designates developing-country status . For instance, they are entitled to softer tariff cuts, longer transition periods, and advantages in the case of disputes as well as other benefits. (more...)
Gay penguin couple adopt abandoned egg in Berlin zoo
- August 16, 2019
The same-sex couple, Skipper and Ping, have been seen trying "to hatch fish and stones" in the past. Skipper and Ping, a gay emperor penguin couple at Zoo Berlin in Germany, are making worldwide headlines after they were given an egg to try and hatch after unsuccessfully nurturing a rock and a fish. (more...)
- August 16, 2019
The same-sex couple, Skipper and Ping, have been seen trying "to hatch fish and stones" in the past. Skipper and Ping, a gay emperor penguin couple at Zoo Berlin in Germany, are making worldwide headlines after they were given an egg to try and hatch after unsuccessfully nurturing a rock and a fish. (more...)
Australia offers climate funding to Pacific islands
- August 16, 2019
Fiji's prime minister Frank Bainimarama, who presided over the 2017 United Nations climate talks, directly appealed to Australia to transition away from coal "to energy sources that do not contribute to climate change" during an informal meeting in Tuvalu on Monday. (more...)
- August 16, 2019
Fiji's prime minister Frank Bainimarama, who presided over the 2017 United Nations climate talks, directly appealed to Australia to transition away from coal "to energy sources that do not contribute to climate change" during an informal meeting in Tuvalu on Monday. (more...)
Gibraltar says no immediate plan to release Iranian tanker
- August 16, 2019
Although Grace 1 was seized by British forces, Britain said on Tuesday that investigations into the tanker Grace were a matter for Gibraltar. "The vessel was seized based on false allegations ... In a further escalation of tensions, Iran's foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif warned Tehran would launch legal action over the vessel's alleged breaches of maritime law. (more...)
- August 16, 2019
Although Grace 1 was seized by British forces, Britain said on Tuesday that investigations into the tanker Grace were a matter for Gibraltar. "The vessel was seized based on false allegations ... In a further escalation of tensions, Iran's foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif warned Tehran would launch legal action over the vessel's alleged breaches of maritime law. (more...)
Malaysian rescuers may have found body of British teen Nora Quoirin
- August 14, 2019
After meeting the girl's parents, family lawyer Sankara N. Nair said they hoped "the authorities will investigate the death of their loving daughter thoroughly and explore all angles that caused her death". Search teams were assisted by local Orang Asli people, who have knowledge of the jungle terrain, while two shamans also joined the operation. The daughter of Meabh and Sebastien Quoirin, a French-Irish couple who have lived in London for 20 years, the search for Nora received ... (more...)
- August 14, 2019
After meeting the girl's parents, family lawyer Sankara N. Nair said they hoped "the authorities will investigate the death of their loving daughter thoroughly and explore all angles that caused her death". Search teams were assisted by local Orang Asli people, who have knowledge of the jungle terrain, while two shamans also joined the operation. The daughter of Meabh and Sebastien Quoirin, a French-Irish couple who have lived in London for 20 years, the search for Nora received ... (more...)
New York Times Reports Jeffrey Epstein's Prison Guards Fell Asleep, Falsified Records
- August 14, 2019
Epstein was being held in a special housing unit of the MCC and should have been checked on by the staff every 30 minutes. That person was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. (more...)
- August 14, 2019
Epstein was being held in a special housing unit of the MCC and should have been checked on by the staff every 30 minutes. That person was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. (more...)
Limbaugh: 'Fredo' Cuomo's obscene blowup 'is my fault'
- August 14, 2019
Italian Records on 18th Avenue said that any insult meant by the "Godfather" reference was tied to Fredo being a turncoat. "You Italian?" he challenged. Cuomo, 49, said he should have been "better" than the man who called him " Fredo " but declined to apologize. Fox News' Sean Hannity continued to show cross-channel solidarity for CNN host Chris Cuomo on his show, dismissing anyone "feigning outrage" over his primetime cable rival's expletive-filled bar altercation: "I don't think ... (more...)
- August 14, 2019
Italian Records on 18th Avenue said that any insult meant by the "Godfather" reference was tied to Fredo being a turncoat. "You Italian?" he challenged. Cuomo, 49, said he should have been "better" than the man who called him " Fredo " but declined to apologize. Fox News' Sean Hannity continued to show cross-channel solidarity for CNN host Chris Cuomo on his show, dismissing anyone "feigning outrage" over his primetime cable rival's expletive-filled bar altercation: "I don't think ... (more...)
Immigration: US agreement not sustainable, says Guatemala president-elect
- August 14, 2019
Preliminary results showed Giammattei won almost 58%of the vote, and less than half of eligible Guatemalans cast ballots, according to the country's electoral tribunal . They were fleeing extreme violence , poverty and food insecurity . But more than half of the eight million registered voters abstained, suggesting a fed-up electorate disenchanted with both candidates. (more...)
- August 14, 2019
Preliminary results showed Giammattei won almost 58%of the vote, and less than half of eligible Guatemalans cast ballots, according to the country's electoral tribunal . They were fleeing extreme violence , poverty and food insecurity . But more than half of the eight million registered voters abstained, suggesting a fed-up electorate disenchanted with both candidates. (more...)
Officer, gunman killed in California highway shootout
- August 14, 2019
The incident occurred at roughly 5:30 p.m. after a CHP officer made a decision to impound the man's vehicle. Two other officers were struck by bullets , and two civilians received minor injuries, possibly from debris or glass, police said. (more...)
- August 14, 2019
The incident occurred at roughly 5:30 p.m. after a CHP officer made a decision to impound the man's vehicle. Two other officers were struck by bullets , and two civilians received minor injuries, possibly from debris or glass, police said. (more...)
Parts of South and Midwest grapple with unsafe heat wave
- August 14, 2019
The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued an Excessive Heat Warning from 7 p.m. Monday to 6 p.m. Tuesday. Temperatures have hit the 90s, and the risky heat puts a number of people at risk. West Memphis, Arkansas came close with a heat index of 119 degrees. Storm chances will continue through about 1 a.m. These high heat index values will cause an increased risk of heat-related illnesses including heat exhaustion and heat stroke . (more...)
- August 14, 2019
The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued an Excessive Heat Warning from 7 p.m. Monday to 6 p.m. Tuesday. Temperatures have hit the 90s, and the risky heat puts a number of people at risk. West Memphis, Arkansas came close with a heat index of 119 degrees. Storm chances will continue through about 1 a.m. These high heat index values will cause an increased risk of heat-related illnesses including heat exhaustion and heat stroke . (more...)
Son Pushes BMW Birthday Present into River Because He Wanted Jaguar
- August 14, 2019
Police eventually caught up with Akash and questioned the 22-year-old about the submerged BMW . "Akashi was demanding for a Jaguar vehicle from his father, but when his father failed to buy one, he threw away his BMW in a fit of anger", a local police official said. (more...)
- August 14, 2019
Police eventually caught up with Akash and questioned the 22-year-old about the submerged BMW . "Akashi was demanding for a Jaguar vehicle from his father, but when his father failed to buy one, he threw away his BMW in a fit of anger", a local police official said. (more...)
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