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Turkey Accused Of Killing 'Tens Of Civilians' In Syrian Village
- August 28, 2016
The ratcheting up of the offensive by Turkey sparked concerns that it could lead to an all-out conflict between Syrian Kurds (YPG) and Turkey, thus diverting energy and resources away from the fight against Isis. The Dogan News Agency said the rockets landed near a police checkpoint close to civilian aviation facilities, sending passengers and airport staff scrambling for shelter inside the civilian terminal. (more...)
- August 28, 2016
The ratcheting up of the offensive by Turkey sparked concerns that it could lead to an all-out conflict between Syrian Kurds (YPG) and Turkey, thus diverting energy and resources away from the fight against Isis. The Dogan News Agency said the rockets landed near a police checkpoint close to civilian aviation facilities, sending passengers and airport staff scrambling for shelter inside the civilian terminal. (more...)
Cowboys: Tony Romo Suffers Broken Bone in Back
- August 28, 2016
For whatever it's worth, RapSheet adds Romo "broke a different bone" in his back "than last time", when Romo suffered a fracture in 2014. Garrett did not rule out Romo playing Week 1 and didn't give a timetable on his possible return, saying the situation is day to day. (more...)
- August 28, 2016
For whatever it's worth, RapSheet adds Romo "broke a different bone" in his back "than last time", when Romo suffered a fracture in 2014. Garrett did not rule out Romo playing Week 1 and didn't give a timetable on his possible return, saying the situation is day to day. (more...)
Suspected mastermind of Bangladesh cafe attack killed by police
- August 28, 2016
On Saturday morning Bangladesh police officials stormed a militant hideout few kilometres away from Dhaka, where three "terrorists" have been shot dead, including Canadian-Bangladeshi Tamim Ahmed Chaudhary who had returned to his country three years ago. (more...)
- August 28, 2016
On Saturday morning Bangladesh police officials stormed a militant hideout few kilometres away from Dhaka, where three "terrorists" have been shot dead, including Canadian-Bangladeshi Tamim Ahmed Chaudhary who had returned to his country three years ago. (more...)
UNSC condemns N Korea missile tests
- August 28, 2016
In a statement Saturday, the North's Korean People's Army accused US and South Korean soldiers of "deliberate provocations" by aiming their lights at North Korean guard posts at Panmunjom since Friday evening. The UN Security Councilstrongly condemned four North Korean ballistic missilelaunches in July and August, calling them "grave violations" of a ban on all ballistic missile activity. (more...)
- August 28, 2016
In a statement Saturday, the North's Korean People's Army accused US and South Korean soldiers of "deliberate provocations" by aiming their lights at North Korean guard posts at Panmunjom since Friday evening. The UN Security Councilstrongly condemned four North Korean ballistic missilelaunches in July and August, calling them "grave violations" of a ban on all ballistic missile activity. (more...)
North Korea rejects UN council's condemnation
- August 28, 2016
Earlier this month, council member states' efforts to produce a statement criticizing the North for a medium-range missile launch in July were scrapped due to China's insistence that it include a denunciation of the deployment of the USA -operated missile defense system in South Korea. (more...)
- August 28, 2016
Earlier this month, council member states' efforts to produce a statement criticizing the North for a medium-range missile launch in July were scrapped due to China's insistence that it include a denunciation of the deployment of the USA -operated missile defense system in South Korea. (more...)
Celebrities have slammed Donald Trump in latest controversy
- August 28, 2016
Nykea Aldridge, 32, the mother of four, was pushing a baby stroller Friday afternoon in Chicago's South Side when she was shot. Nykea Aldridge's famous relative, who grew up in Chicago's south suburbs, tweeted to his almost 6 million followers about her death, saying Friday it was an "act of senseless gun violence" and posting Saturday morning that Chicago needs "more help& more hands on deck". (more...)
- August 28, 2016
Nykea Aldridge, 32, the mother of four, was pushing a baby stroller Friday afternoon in Chicago's South Side when she was shot. Nykea Aldridge's famous relative, who grew up in Chicago's south suburbs, tweeted to his almost 6 million followers about her death, saying Friday it was an "act of senseless gun violence" and posting Saturday morning that Chicago needs "more help& more hands on deck". (more...)
Bangladesh police kill terror attack plotter in shootout
- August 28, 2016
According to the Dhaka Tribune , authorities confirmed the deaths of Chowdhury and two other suspected militants after police cordoned off the building in the capital city of Dhaka and exchanged gunfire. A police report into that raid said Chowdhury and others gave Hasan and other militants "money, explosives and weapons" and "trained and advised" them. (more...)
- August 28, 2016
According to the Dhaka Tribune , authorities confirmed the deaths of Chowdhury and two other suspected militants after police cordoned off the building in the capital city of Dhaka and exchanged gunfire. A police report into that raid said Chowdhury and others gave Hasan and other militants "money, explosives and weapons" and "trained and advised" them. (more...)
Obama Designates National Monument in Maine
- August 28, 2016
This is the same continuousness of forest that captivated naturalist Henry David Thoreau 150 years ago. It is already open to the public for recreational opportunities such as hiking, fishing, camping and paddling. As part of its Congressionally-chartered mission, the National Park Foundation has provided vital initial support to several new national park units including Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument, Pullman National Monument, Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National ... (more...)
- August 28, 2016
This is the same continuousness of forest that captivated naturalist Henry David Thoreau 150 years ago. It is already open to the public for recreational opportunities such as hiking, fishing, camping and paddling. As part of its Congressionally-chartered mission, the National Park Foundation has provided vital initial support to several new national park units including Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument, Pullman National Monument, Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National ... (more...)
Burkini clash sets tone for France's presidential campaign
- August 28, 2016
But the mayor of the Corsican town of Sisco said he would not lift the ban he imposed after an August 13 clash on a beach. Former conservative President Nicolas Sarkozy, who is seeking the conservative nomination for the upcoming race, has stated that he wants a law banning the burkini "on the entire territory of the Republic". (more...)
- August 28, 2016
But the mayor of the Corsican town of Sisco said he would not lift the ban he imposed after an August 13 clash on a beach. Former conservative President Nicolas Sarkozy, who is seeking the conservative nomination for the upcoming race, has stated that he wants a law banning the burkini "on the entire territory of the Republic". (more...)
Colombia, FARC Guerrillas Finally Announce A Peace Accord
- August 28, 2016
The rebels will agree to lay down their arms, but many say they must be punished for their crimes of the past. Colombia's chief negotiator, Humberto de la Calle, expressed it in this way. This time, the two sides declared that a final deal had been clinched. "Even as we mark the end of an era of war, we recognize that the work of achieving a just and lasting peace is only beginning", Obama said. (more...)
- August 28, 2016
The rebels will agree to lay down their arms, but many say they must be punished for their crimes of the past. Colombia's chief negotiator, Humberto de la Calle, expressed it in this way. This time, the two sides declared that a final deal had been clinched. "Even as we mark the end of an era of war, we recognize that the work of achieving a just and lasting peace is only beginning", Obama said. (more...)
Deaths as Turkish air strikes hit targets in Syria
- August 28, 2016
Turkey's state-run Anadolu news agency said the army had killed 25 Kurdish "terrorists" in air strikes as part of its unprecedented operation inside Syria. If Obama remains true to form, he will order the pullout of our special forces from their positions with the YPG and allow the Kurds and Turkish military to fight it out among themselves. (more...)
- August 28, 2016
Turkey's state-run Anadolu news agency said the army had killed 25 Kurdish "terrorists" in air strikes as part of its unprecedented operation inside Syria. If Obama remains true to form, he will order the pullout of our special forces from their positions with the YPG and allow the Kurds and Turkish military to fight it out among themselves. (more...)
French mayors warned to heed Burkini ban suspension
- August 28, 2016
Conservative politicians, including ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy, have asked for a nationwide burkini ban. Who knows, maybe the recent court's decision created a precedent that might be used in the future to withdraw similar bans in other French cities. (more...)
- August 28, 2016
Conservative politicians, including ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy, have asked for a nationwide burkini ban. Who knows, maybe the recent court's decision created a precedent that might be used in the future to withdraw similar bans in other French cities. (more...)
Rand gains as president supports finance minister
- August 28, 2016
According to the paper, Gordhan faced a graft charge for granting early retirement to Ivan Pillay, a former commissioner of Sars, who is also under investigation. Ngqulunga, however, said Zuma wishes to express his full support and confidence in Gordhan and emphasizes the fact that the minister has not been found guilty of any wrongdoing. (more...)
- August 28, 2016
According to the paper, Gordhan faced a graft charge for granting early retirement to Ivan Pillay, a former commissioner of Sars, who is also under investigation. Ngqulunga, however, said Zuma wishes to express his full support and confidence in Gordhan and emphasizes the fact that the minister has not been found guilty of any wrongdoing. (more...)
Ancient Buddhist temples damaged as 6.8 natural disaster rattles Myanmar
- August 28, 2016
The magnitude 6.8 natural disaster, which struck 129 miles (208 kilometers) northwest of Myanmar's second largest city Mandalay on Wednesday, shook buildings across the country, with tremors felt as far away as Thailand, Bangladesh and eastern India. (more...)
- August 28, 2016
The magnitude 6.8 natural disaster, which struck 129 miles (208 kilometers) northwest of Myanmar's second largest city Mandalay on Wednesday, shook buildings across the country, with tremors felt as far away as Thailand, Bangladesh and eastern India. (more...)
Man carrying wife's body: Odisha says it won't recur
- August 28, 2016
Left with little money, Majhi requested hospital authorities to arrange a vehicle for transporting the body. "Then we will take next course of action over the incident", Kalahandi District Collector Brundha D . Taking suo motu cognisance of the incident, National Human Rights Commission issued notice to the state government seeking a report, while Odisha Human Rights Commission sent notice to the district collector and chief district medical officer of Kalahandi asking them to submit a report ... (more...)
- August 28, 2016
Left with little money, Majhi requested hospital authorities to arrange a vehicle for transporting the body. "Then we will take next course of action over the incident", Kalahandi District Collector Brundha D . Taking suo motu cognisance of the incident, National Human Rights Commission issued notice to the state government seeking a report, while Odisha Human Rights Commission sent notice to the district collector and chief district medical officer of Kalahandi asking them to submit a report ... (more...)
Indian man carries wife's body for miles
- August 28, 2016
When Manjhi requested transportation, he said authorities told him they could not help him get her body home, according to CNN . Dana Majhi's wife Amang Dei, 42, died of tuberculosis on Tuesday night at the district headquarters hospital in Bhawanipatna of Odisha's Kalahandi district. (more...)
- August 28, 2016
When Manjhi requested transportation, he said authorities told him they could not help him get her body home, according to CNN . Dana Majhi's wife Amang Dei, 42, died of tuberculosis on Tuesday night at the district headquarters hospital in Bhawanipatna of Odisha's Kalahandi district. (more...)
Jeremy Corbyn accused of faking 'packed train' floor stunt
- August 28, 2016
Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn has been caught lying about a video he made sitting on the floor on a train to appear as "one of the people". But Virgin Trains has released CCTV images which appear to show him and his team walking past empty, unreserved seats before the filming began. (more...)
- August 28, 2016
Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn has been caught lying about a video he made sitting on the floor on a train to appear as "one of the people". But Virgin Trains has released CCTV images which appear to show him and his team walking past empty, unreserved seats before the filming began. (more...)
Dilshan equalled services of Jayawardena, Sangakkara for Sri Lankan cricket: Mathews
- August 28, 2016
Faulkner's hat-trick was the sixth for Australia in one-day cricket and the team's first in three years but it came too late as the home side cruised to 288 before the Tasmanian and Starc cleaned up the tail. Australia has good quality batsmen, bowlers, as well as fielders. Cricket fans in Australia can catch the live stream of their national cricket team's crucial third ODI against Sri Lanka via the FoxTel Play service available at this link . (more...)
- August 28, 2016
Faulkner's hat-trick was the sixth for Australia in one-day cricket and the team's first in three years but it came too late as the home side cruised to 288 before the Tasmanian and Starc cleaned up the tail. Australia has good quality batsmen, bowlers, as well as fielders. Cricket fans in Australia can catch the live stream of their national cricket team's crucial third ODI against Sri Lanka via the FoxTel Play service available at this link . (more...)
Sharmila Shifted to Yoga & Naturopathy Health Centre at Langol
- August 28, 2016
Many believed this amounted to reneging from a fight she had undertaken on the behalf of her supporters way back in 2000. From there, she proceeded to Nature Cure Ashram located in Imphal's Langol where she would stay for few days. The court will have its final hearing on Sept 5 and to set her free from all charges leveled against her. She had a meeting with the members of a women voluntary organisation on Saturday at Keishamthong, Imphal where she had her lunch with them, she said. (more...)
- August 28, 2016
Many believed this amounted to reneging from a fight she had undertaken on the behalf of her supporters way back in 2000. From there, she proceeded to Nature Cure Ashram located in Imphal's Langol where she would stay for few days. The court will have its final hearing on Sept 5 and to set her free from all charges leveled against her. She had a meeting with the members of a women voluntary organisation on Saturday at Keishamthong, Imphal where she had her lunch with them, she said. (more...)
2 charged in shooting of Dwyane Wade's cousin, police say
- August 28, 2016
About 3:30 p.m., Aldridge, 32, was walking with a baby in a stroller and a man in the 6300 block of South Calumet when two male suspects walked up and fired shots at a third man, according to Chicago Police. Police said the baby wasn't hurt and that a relative has taken custody of the child. On Saturday, Wade posted about Chicago needing more help to combat the violence. (more...)
- August 28, 2016
About 3:30 p.m., Aldridge, 32, was walking with a baby in a stroller and a man in the 6300 block of South Calumet when two male suspects walked up and fired shots at a third man, according to Chicago Police. Police said the baby wasn't hurt and that a relative has taken custody of the child. On Saturday, Wade posted about Chicago needing more help to combat the violence. (more...)
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