World
Israeli forces crack down on Palestinian weapons trafficking ring
- August 26, 2016
Ninety percent of Arab-Israelis polled expressed support for the deal. The Palestinians, along with the worldwide community, oppose all settlement construction in the West Bank and east Jerusalem, territories they seek for a future independent state. (more...)
- August 26, 2016
Ninety percent of Arab-Israelis polled expressed support for the deal. The Palestinians, along with the worldwide community, oppose all settlement construction in the West Bank and east Jerusalem, territories they seek for a future independent state. (more...)
Surrey Police launch hunt after child sbducted in Redhill, Surrey
- August 26, 2016
According to a witness, the vehicle pulled up alongside the boy as he was fixing the chain on his bike at 4.43pm. The small Frantic Giant mountain bike left behind had a silver frame with black and yellow detail. Detectives traced a VW Transporter they thought might have been involved, but ruled it out after speaking to the owner. "If you were in the area, perhaps commuting to or from Redhill train station at the time please get in touch with us if you saw anything suspicious". (more...)
- August 26, 2016
According to a witness, the vehicle pulled up alongside the boy as he was fixing the chain on his bike at 4.43pm. The small Frantic Giant mountain bike left behind had a silver frame with black and yellow detail. Detectives traced a VW Transporter they thought might have been involved, but ruled it out after speaking to the owner. "If you were in the area, perhaps commuting to or from Redhill train station at the time please get in touch with us if you saw anything suspicious". (more...)
Mehbooba Mufti loses cool at press meet; condemns stone-pelting
- August 26, 2016
But she soon lost her cool, when asked by a journalist if she had not only swapped roles but also views with her predecessor Omar Abdullah on protests. There should be dialogue. "Most of the children killed (by security forces) died in retaliation for attacking army camps". "We are sad about the situation in the Valley and that is why before coming here I had tweeted that I am ready to talk to anyone under humanity, democracy and Kashmiriyat . (more...)
- August 26, 2016
But she soon lost her cool, when asked by a journalist if she had not only swapped roles but also views with her predecessor Omar Abdullah on protests. There should be dialogue. "Most of the children killed (by security forces) died in retaliation for attacking army camps". "We are sad about the situation in the Valley and that is why before coming here I had tweeted that I am ready to talk to anyone under humanity, democracy and Kashmiriyat . (more...)
What they are saying about Donald Trump's ISIS speech
- August 26, 2016
He argued in a speech fleshing out his plans to combat terrorism that tighter immigration standards were needed to fight Islamic State with the same vigor with which the USA fought the Cold War. "We will stop processing visas from those areas until such time as it is deemed safe to resume based on new circumstances or new procedures", Trump said. (more...)
- August 26, 2016
He argued in a speech fleshing out his plans to combat terrorism that tighter immigration standards were needed to fight Islamic State with the same vigor with which the USA fought the Cold War. "We will stop processing visas from those areas until such time as it is deemed safe to resume based on new circumstances or new procedures", Trump said. (more...)
United Nations rights chief calls for worldwide probe of Yemen violations
- August 26, 2016
In Geneva , the United Nations human rights office said on Thursday that air strikes by the Saudi-led coalition are responsible for the largest part of the 3,799 civilians killed so far and it has committed other violations that may contravene worldwide law. (more...)
- August 26, 2016
In Geneva , the United Nations human rights office said on Thursday that air strikes by the Saudi-led coalition are responsible for the largest part of the 3,799 civilians killed so far and it has committed other violations that may contravene worldwide law. (more...)
Hearing set for mom charged in fridge baby death
- August 26, 2016
She faces 20 years to life if she's convicted. The incident allegedly happened in February. A woman in SC has been arrested on murder chargers after she allegedly put her newborn baby in the refrigerator for hours. A Facebook profile that appears to belong to her shows photos of her with a toddler and a newborn, posted the day after William's birth. The baby's grandfather, Billy Lewis, became emotional as he remembered holding his grandson just one time. (more...)
- August 26, 2016
She faces 20 years to life if she's convicted. The incident allegedly happened in February. A woman in SC has been arrested on murder chargers after she allegedly put her newborn baby in the refrigerator for hours. A Facebook profile that appears to belong to her shows photos of her with a toddler and a newborn, posted the day after William's birth. The baby's grandfather, Billy Lewis, became emotional as he remembered holding his grandson just one time. (more...)
Park Service marks centennial with new citizens, monument
- August 26, 2016
Taylor tells 47 ABC, "We're moving into another century and it's important for us to protect the core values of the National Park service you know to protect and preserve for future generations while at the same time just kind of creating opportunity for new traditions and new memories to be made". (more...)
- August 26, 2016
Taylor tells 47 ABC, "We're moving into another century and it's important for us to protect the core values of the National Park service you know to protect and preserve for future generations while at the same time just kind of creating opportunity for new traditions and new memories to be made". (more...)
Trump defends 'bigot' label for Clinton
- August 26, 2016
Race has always been an unsettling undercurrent of the 2016 presidential race. She accused Mr Trump of building his campaign off "prejudice and paranoia", positioning his entrance into the mainstream political process as unprecedented and painted a picture of dark shadows cast over the future of the country. (more...)
- August 26, 2016
Race has always been an unsettling undercurrent of the 2016 presidential race. She accused Mr Trump of building his campaign off "prejudice and paranoia", positioning his entrance into the mainstream political process as unprecedented and painted a picture of dark shadows cast over the future of the country. (more...)
No Armenians among Italy quake victims
- August 26, 2016
Civil protection operations chief Immacolata Postiglione insisted that emergency workers were still in rescue mode. The provisional death toll from Wednesday's natural disaster in central Italy has risen to 247, the civil protection agency said Thursday, 25 August. (more...)
- August 26, 2016
Civil protection operations chief Immacolata Postiglione insisted that emergency workers were still in rescue mode. The provisional death toll from Wednesday's natural disaster in central Italy has risen to 247, the civil protection agency said Thursday, 25 August. (more...)
2 nuns found slain in Durant
- August 26, 2016
Two nuns working as nurses and helping the poor in rural MS have been found murdered in their home. There were signs of a break-in and the nuns' vehicle is missing, said Maureen Smith, a spokeswoman for the Catholic Diocese of Jackson. David Merrill said his aunt loved to knit and travel, but because she had taken a vow of poverty, her travel was limited. Sisters of Charity is asking for prayers for both families. (more...)
- August 26, 2016
Two nuns working as nurses and helping the poor in rural MS have been found murdered in their home. There were signs of a break-in and the nuns' vehicle is missing, said Maureen Smith, a spokeswoman for the Catholic Diocese of Jackson. David Merrill said his aunt loved to knit and travel, but because she had taken a vow of poverty, her travel was limited. Sisters of Charity is asking for prayers for both families. (more...)
Italy quake toll rises to 267
- August 26, 2016
According to Reuters , the strong 6.2 magnitude quake struck early on Wednesday as people slept, razing homes and buckling roads. Despite hampered efforts, there was some good news Thursday. With heavy lifting equipment just starting to reach isolated villages and towns that were cut off by landslides and building debris, people used tractors, farm equipment and simple hand tools to break through what was left of old stone villas. (more...)
- August 26, 2016
According to Reuters , the strong 6.2 magnitude quake struck early on Wednesday as people slept, razing homes and buckling roads. Despite hampered efforts, there was some good news Thursday. With heavy lifting equipment just starting to reach isolated villages and towns that were cut off by landslides and building debris, people used tractors, farm equipment and simple hand tools to break through what was left of old stone villas. (more...)
Buhari for Conference on African Development
- August 26, 2016
The TICAD framework is sponsored by the Japanese government and global organizations, including the United Nations. On the two-day meeting being held for the first time this year in Africa, rather than Tokyo, Kenyatta said, "Tomorrow we will be welcoming many heads of state and thousands of delegates". (more...)
- August 26, 2016
The TICAD framework is sponsored by the Japanese government and global organizations, including the United Nations. On the two-day meeting being held for the first time this year in Africa, rather than Tokyo, Kenyatta said, "Tomorrow we will be welcoming many heads of state and thousands of delegates". (more...)
Police officer fatally shot in eastern Tennessee
- August 26, 2016
Charges are expected to be filed Friday. Officer Moats has been with the City of Maryville Police Department since February 2007 and in June of 2010 was assigned to traffic as a motor officer. The officer was married with three children. The law enforcement officers parked their vehicle at a residence about 70 yards behind the house from which the call originated, the news release states. (more...)
- August 26, 2016
Charges are expected to be filed Friday. Officer Moats has been with the City of Maryville Police Department since February 2007 and in June of 2010 was assigned to traffic as a motor officer. The officer was married with three children. The law enforcement officers parked their vehicle at a residence about 70 yards behind the house from which the call originated, the news release states. (more...)
World's Largest Pearl Kept Under A Fisherman's Bed
- August 26, 2016
Of the pearl's fascinating origins, tourism officer Aileen Cynthia Amurao said, " The fisherman threw the anchor down and it got stuck on a rock during a storm ". The mayor asked to display the pearl in the New Green City Hall in the city. He brought the pearl back home and kept it under his bed, he used to touch it before heading for fishing as his good luck charm, until his house caught fire and he had no option but to move. (more...)
- August 26, 2016
Of the pearl's fascinating origins, tourism officer Aileen Cynthia Amurao said, " The fisherman threw the anchor down and it got stuck on a rock during a storm ". The mayor asked to display the pearl in the New Green City Hall in the city. He brought the pearl back home and kept it under his bed, he used to touch it before heading for fishing as his good luck charm, until his house caught fire and he had no option but to move. (more...)
Iran denies Saudi allegations it gave Yemen rebels missiles
- August 26, 2016
More than 6,000 Yemenis have been killed in the conflict - more than half of whom were civilians. Kerry "will raise our concerns about civilian casualties and damage to civilian targets inside Yemen ", the USA official said, adding that he would press the Saudis to ensure air strikes were "discriminate and precise". (more...)
- August 26, 2016
More than 6,000 Yemenis have been killed in the conflict - more than half of whom were civilians. Kerry "will raise our concerns about civilian casualties and damage to civilian targets inside Yemen ", the USA official said, adding that he would press the Saudis to ensure air strikes were "discriminate and precise". (more...)
Iran to join OPEC talks to help stabilize oil market
- August 26, 2016
In the meeting, Iranian delegation will support OPEC country members to restrict oil production deals that aim to create a balance in the market. "I will participate in this meeting", Iran's Zanganeh was cited as saying by the oil ministry's news service Shana. (more...)
- August 26, 2016
In the meeting, Iranian delegation will support OPEC country members to restrict oil production deals that aim to create a balance in the market. "I will participate in this meeting", Iran's Zanganeh was cited as saying by the oil ministry's news service Shana. (more...)
3 dead, 1 hurt in Toronto, crossbow found nearby
- August 26, 2016
A 35-year-old undentified man is in custody, police said. Another male was taken to hospital with minor injuries. Officers attending the scene said two people had suffered "crossbow or crossbow bolt injuries". Sadiya Haque, who lives around the corner from the house where the incident occurred, says the incident scared her. No license is required to purchase a crossbow in Canada. (more...)
- August 26, 2016
A 35-year-old undentified man is in custody, police said. Another male was taken to hospital with minor injuries. Officers attending the scene said two people had suffered "crossbow or crossbow bolt injuries". Sadiya Haque, who lives around the corner from the house where the incident occurred, says the incident scared her. No license is required to purchase a crossbow in Canada. (more...)
Kerry in Saudi Arabia for talks on Yemen, Syria and Libya
- August 26, 2016
Yemen has always been hard to govern, and now it is effectively partitioned into areas controlled by the Houthis, by pro-government forces and by Al Qaeda's Arabian Peninsula affiliate, known as AQAP. TERESA SANCRISTOVAL: We have 19 people dead and 24 injured. Kerry told reporters that he raised concerns about civilian causalities in Yemen in his meetings. (more...)
- August 26, 2016
Yemen has always been hard to govern, and now it is effectively partitioned into areas controlled by the Houthis, by pro-government forces and by Al Qaeda's Arabian Peninsula affiliate, known as AQAP. TERESA SANCRISTOVAL: We have 19 people dead and 24 injured. Kerry told reporters that he raised concerns about civilian causalities in Yemen in his meetings. (more...)
Trump gets boost from Brexit leader
- August 26, 2016
Farage was a central figure in the successful Brexit campaign, fueled by numerous same anti-globalist concerns that first propelled Trump to the forefront of the GOP field. "On June 23, the people of Britain voted to declare their independence - which is what we're looking to do also, folks - from their global government, which hasn't worked", Trump said . (more...)
- August 26, 2016
Farage was a central figure in the successful Brexit campaign, fueled by numerous same anti-globalist concerns that first propelled Trump to the forefront of the GOP field. "On June 23, the people of Britain voted to declare their independence - which is what we're looking to do also, folks - from their global government, which hasn't worked", Trump said . (more...)
Philippine president threatens to quit United Nations over 'stupid' criticism of drug war
- August 26, 2016
In June, UN chief Ban Ki Moon condemned Mr Duterte for allowing extrajudicial killings of suspected drug dealers and users, calling them "illegal and a breach of fundamental rights and freedoms". Duterte, a lawyer famous for an acid tongue who has repeatedly told the United Nations not to interfere, on Sunday stepped up his rhetoric. Duterte stands by his tactics, which he says are justified in ridding the country of drugs. (more...)
- August 26, 2016
In June, UN chief Ban Ki Moon condemned Mr Duterte for allowing extrajudicial killings of suspected drug dealers and users, calling them "illegal and a breach of fundamental rights and freedoms". Duterte, a lawyer famous for an acid tongue who has repeatedly told the United Nations not to interfere, on Sunday stepped up his rhetoric. Duterte stands by his tactics, which he says are justified in ridding the country of drugs. (more...)
Latest news
Biden calls Belarus plane diversion an 'outrageous incident'