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Donald Trump vows to begin deportations immediately if sworn in
- August 29, 2016
For Hispanics, Trump suggests not only a wall built across our southern border, but the deportation of over 11 million people now living in the United States. But there is a very good chance the answer could be yes [to deporting all illegal immigrants]. But we can't do that if we don't secure our border. Trump was set to deliver a major speech on illegal immigration last week, but his campaign made a decision to postpone the address as it continues to craft its policy and the language to ... (more...)
- August 29, 2016
For Hispanics, Trump suggests not only a wall built across our southern border, but the deportation of over 11 million people now living in the United States. But there is a very good chance the answer could be yes [to deporting all illegal immigrants]. But we can't do that if we don't secure our border. Trump was set to deliver a major speech on illegal immigration last week, but his campaign made a decision to postpone the address as it continues to craft its policy and the language to ... (more...)
Two mild quakes hit Himachal
- August 29, 2016
Their magnitude was measured at 4.6, 4.3 and 4.2 on the Richter scale respectively, the Director of the local MeT office, Mannohan Singh said. There were no immediate reports of loss life or damage to property. Briefly speaking, the alert was that in Summer to August 2016, Himalayan belt in north of India including H.P. and Chamba region could be jolted by quake. (more...)
- August 29, 2016
Their magnitude was measured at 4.6, 4.3 and 4.2 on the Richter scale respectively, the Director of the local MeT office, Mannohan Singh said. There were no immediate reports of loss life or damage to property. Briefly speaking, the alert was that in Summer to August 2016, Himalayan belt in north of India including H.P. and Chamba region could be jolted by quake. (more...)
Every British Olympian had the same red bag; baggage claim chaos ensues
- August 29, 2016
After a long flight home from Rio de Janeiro, the athletes quickly found that their show of solidarity and team spirit - in the form of matching red backpacks - wasn't all that smart in hindsight. Silver medal windsurfer Nick Dempsey and gold medal-winning rower Alex Gregory were among athlete's who took to social media to share their frustrations. (more...)
- August 29, 2016
After a long flight home from Rio de Janeiro, the athletes quickly found that their show of solidarity and team spirit - in the form of matching red backpacks - wasn't all that smart in hindsight. Silver medal windsurfer Nick Dempsey and gold medal-winning rower Alex Gregory were among athlete's who took to social media to share their frustrations. (more...)
McDonnell demands Branson lose knighthood
- August 29, 2016
McDonnell's comments follow days of acrimony between Labour and Virgin after Corbyn's team released a clip, filmed earlier this month, showing the Labour leader sitting on the floor of a Virgin train claiming he could not find a seat on a "ram-packed" train and highlighting his policy to nationalise railways. (more...)
- August 29, 2016
McDonnell's comments follow days of acrimony between Labour and Virgin after Corbyn's team released a clip, filmed earlier this month, showing the Labour leader sitting on the floor of a Virgin train claiming he could not find a seat on a "ram-packed" train and highlighting his policy to nationalise railways. (more...)
Police say investigating unconfirmed reports of shots fired at Los Angeles
- August 29, 2016
Scores of people could be seen on social media and on TV news running from the terminal out on to the sidewalks and streets. Reuters said Los Angeles police could not be reached immediately for comment. "Remain calm.", the Los Angeles Airport Police Department tweeted around 9:15 p.m. This is a Developing story please refresh the page for updates. (more...)
- August 29, 2016
Scores of people could be seen on social media and on TV news running from the terminal out on to the sidewalks and streets. Reuters said Los Angeles police could not be reached immediately for comment. "Remain calm.", the Los Angeles Airport Police Department tweeted around 9:15 p.m. This is a Developing story please refresh the page for updates. (more...)
Attack on university in Kabul ends with 12 dead
- August 29, 2016
Gen. Abdul Rahman Rahimi, Chief of the Afghan National Police in Kabul , confirmed on Thursday that seven students, three policemen and three other university personnel lost their lives in the attack while 30 others were wounded. Reports of attack on American University in #Kabul . It's the only private, nonprofit coed university in the country and has about 1,700 full- and part-time students, CNN reported. (more...)
- August 29, 2016
Gen. Abdul Rahman Rahimi, Chief of the Afghan National Police in Kabul , confirmed on Thursday that seven students, three policemen and three other university personnel lost their lives in the attack while 30 others were wounded. Reports of attack on American University in #Kabul . It's the only private, nonprofit coed university in the country and has about 1,700 full- and part-time students, CNN reported. (more...)
Dr. Aamir Liaquat claims getting death threats from Altaf Hussain
- August 29, 2016
Mustafa Kamal, who heads the Pak Sarzameen Party which was formed by dissidents from the MQM earlier this year, told a press conference today that demolishing MQM offices would serve no objective. He said that he chose to escape that predicament by going to Islamabad when Rangers officials took him into custody from the airport for questioning. (more...)
- August 29, 2016
Mustafa Kamal, who heads the Pak Sarzameen Party which was formed by dissidents from the MQM earlier this year, told a press conference today that demolishing MQM offices would serve no objective. He said that he chose to escape that predicament by going to Islamabad when Rangers officials took him into custody from the airport for questioning. (more...)
Trump stand-ins struggle to speak for and defend nominee
- August 29, 2016
Tapper pressed Pence several times on whether Trump specifically still wants a "deportation force" - which he'd called for almost a year ago. They insisted that Trump has been "consistent" on his immigration policy. "Every time an African American citizen, or any citizen, loses their job to an illegal immigrant, the rights of that American citizen have been totally violated", he argued. (more...)
- August 29, 2016
Tapper pressed Pence several times on whether Trump specifically still wants a "deportation force" - which he'd called for almost a year ago. They insisted that Trump has been "consistent" on his immigration policy. "Every time an African American citizen, or any citizen, loses their job to an illegal immigrant, the rights of that American citizen have been totally violated", he argued. (more...)
Politicos spar over ethics surrounding Clinton Foundation
- August 29, 2016
Republicans expressed outrage Friday night after a report said the State Department will not be able to produce all of Hillary Clinton's daily schedules during her time leading the State Department until well after Election Day. Maybe, as one Donald Trump ally suggested, just summarily execute her for treason. Donald Trump, for all his awful bluster and braggadocio, is surely right about that. (more...)
- August 29, 2016
Republicans expressed outrage Friday night after a report said the State Department will not be able to produce all of Hillary Clinton's daily schedules during her time leading the State Department until well after Election Day. Maybe, as one Donald Trump ally suggested, just summarily execute her for treason. Donald Trump, for all his awful bluster and braggadocio, is surely right about that. (more...)
Russia to resume charter flights for tourists to Turkey
- August 29, 2016
The number of Russian tourists dropped off by 93 per cent compared to a year ago. Russia's air communication with Turkey has been closed since late October 2015 after a Turkish fighter jet shot down a Russian Su-24 bomber, which was on an anti-terror mission over the Syrian skies. (more...)
- August 29, 2016
The number of Russian tourists dropped off by 93 per cent compared to a year ago. Russia's air communication with Turkey has been closed since late October 2015 after a Turkish fighter jet shot down a Russian Su-24 bomber, which was on an anti-terror mission over the Syrian skies. (more...)
Clinton Foundation to bar foreign and corporate donations if Hillary Clinton wins
- August 29, 2016
The controversial "charity" run by the Clinton family announced it will no longer take donations from foreign entities should Hillary Clinton win the November election. Bill also said he would be stepping down from the board of the organization and that he would be shutting down the Clinton Global Initiative , regardless of whether Hillary wins. (more...)
- August 29, 2016
The controversial "charity" run by the Clinton family announced it will no longer take donations from foreign entities should Hillary Clinton win the November election. Bill also said he would be stepping down from the board of the organization and that he would be shutting down the Clinton Global Initiative , regardless of whether Hillary wins. (more...)
Govt sending formal reference to United Kingdom against Altaf Hussain: Nisar
- August 29, 2016
MQM supporters attacked three TV stations and clashed with police in Karachi after their self-exiled leader, Altaf Hussain, delivered a speech by phone from London against the Pakistani government on Monday night. The MQM is run by Hussain from London. Nevertheless, the party's portrayal is tainted with controversy over the accusations of violence linked to racketeering, drug trafficking, land theft, thrown at it by local residents and political opponents alike. (more...)
- August 29, 2016
MQM supporters attacked three TV stations and clashed with police in Karachi after their self-exiled leader, Altaf Hussain, delivered a speech by phone from London against the Pakistani government on Monday night. The MQM is run by Hussain from London. Nevertheless, the party's portrayal is tainted with controversy over the accusations of violence linked to racketeering, drug trafficking, land theft, thrown at it by local residents and political opponents alike. (more...)
Obama to create world's largest protected marine area off Hawaii
- August 29, 2016
President Obama's proclamation adds an additional 442,760 square miles (1.15 million square kilometers) to the marine reserve, almost quadrupling its size . Today's announcement guarantees additional protections for an area regarded as sacred in native Hawaiian culture and ensures continued abundance of the ocean resources that provide both food security and economic security to the region. (more...)
- August 29, 2016
President Obama's proclamation adds an additional 442,760 square miles (1.15 million square kilometers) to the marine reserve, almost quadrupling its size . Today's announcement guarantees additional protections for an area regarded as sacred in native Hawaiian culture and ensures continued abundance of the ocean resources that provide both food security and economic security to the region. (more...)
Lewis Hamilton proud of Belgian Grand Prix comeback
- August 29, 2016
His gap to the leader was 5.6 seconds but he was losing time behind Hulkenberg - a further two down in the next two laps. Ricciardo is third, with 151 points, followed by Vettel, with 128 points and team-mate Kimi Raikkonen, with 124 points. (more...)
- August 29, 2016
His gap to the leader was 5.6 seconds but he was losing time behind Hulkenberg - a further two down in the next two laps. Ricciardo is third, with 151 points, followed by Vettel, with 128 points and team-mate Kimi Raikkonen, with 124 points. (more...)
Rosberg takes pole position for Belgian GP
- August 29, 2016
Meanwhile, Ricciardo's teammate Max Verstappen was stuck in the garage while mechanics worked on a gearbox problem. It was Rosberg's third pole in a row, his sixth of the season and the 28th of his career. The result in Belgium means the championship contest is now neck-and-neck between Hamilton and Rosberg, with Ricciardo consolidating his position in third, 23 points ahead of Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel. (more...)
- August 29, 2016
Meanwhile, Ricciardo's teammate Max Verstappen was stuck in the garage while mechanics worked on a gearbox problem. It was Rosberg's third pole in a row, his sixth of the season and the 28th of his career. The result in Belgium means the championship contest is now neck-and-neck between Hamilton and Rosberg, with Ricciardo consolidating his position in third, 23 points ahead of Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel. (more...)
CDCR: Clayton Fire Arson Suspect Worked As Inmate Firefighter
- August 29, 2016
Officials say the wildfire in Lake County was deliberately started and a 40-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson. Flames racing through dry brush destroyed at least four homes and forced more than 1,000 people to flee a northern California lake community that was evacuated in a devastating wildfire a year ago. (more...)
- August 29, 2016
Officials say the wildfire in Lake County was deliberately started and a 40-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson. Flames racing through dry brush destroyed at least four homes and forced more than 1,000 people to flee a northern California lake community that was evacuated in a devastating wildfire a year ago. (more...)
The Man Charged with Starting a 4000-Acre Wildfire
- August 29, 2016
NEWS BRIEF A California man was arrested and charged in connection with starting a wildfire that has scorched 4,000 acres, destroyed 175 buildings, and displaced more than 1,500 people. Officials say the arson charges Pashilk faces in the Clayton fire will carry additional enhancements due to the destruction of homes and businesses. (more...)
- August 29, 2016
NEWS BRIEF A California man was arrested and charged in connection with starting a wildfire that has scorched 4,000 acres, destroyed 175 buildings, and displaced more than 1,500 people. Officials say the arson charges Pashilk faces in the Clayton fire will carry additional enhancements due to the destruction of homes and businesses. (more...)
North Korea's nuclear arsenal progressing, likely to be within striking range
- August 29, 2016
The launch coincided with the start of annual drills between the South Korean and American militaries, exercises that always elicit an angry reaction from the North, which views them as a pretext for an invasion. The SLBM flew more than 310 miles, the farthest distance of all projectiles in its category since North Korea began testing the missiles. The Security Council in March imposed the toughest sanctions on North Korea in two decades, reflecting growing anger at Pyongyang's latest ... (more...)
- August 29, 2016
The launch coincided with the start of annual drills between the South Korean and American militaries, exercises that always elicit an angry reaction from the North, which views them as a pretext for an invasion. The SLBM flew more than 310 miles, the farthest distance of all projectiles in its category since North Korea began testing the missiles. The Security Council in March imposed the toughest sanctions on North Korea in two decades, reflecting growing anger at Pyongyang's latest ... (more...)
Kim Jong Un hails North Korea launch as 'success of all successes'
- August 29, 2016
A North Korean submarine fired a ballistic missile on Wednesday that flew about 500 km (300 miles) towards Japan, a show of improving technological capability for the isolated country that has conducted a nuclear test and as series of missile launches this year in defiance of United Nations sanctions. (more...)
- August 29, 2016
A North Korean submarine fired a ballistic missile on Wednesday that flew about 500 km (300 miles) towards Japan, a show of improving technological capability for the isolated country that has conducted a nuclear test and as series of missile launches this year in defiance of United Nations sanctions. (more...)
New Jersey Bus Crash Leaves 1 Dead, 18 Injured
- August 29, 2016
He conveyed his condolences to the driver's family and his fellow NJ Transit employees. The surveillance programme was discontinued in 2014. At least 19 people have taken to local hospitals. 5784, heading from North Arlington to Newark Penn Station. Rescue workers used ladders to get passengers out of the bus, carefully lifting stretchers thorough broken windows. (more...)
- August 29, 2016
He conveyed his condolences to the driver's family and his fellow NJ Transit employees. The surveillance programme was discontinued in 2014. At least 19 people have taken to local hospitals. 5784, heading from North Arlington to Newark Penn Station. Rescue workers used ladders to get passengers out of the bus, carefully lifting stretchers thorough broken windows. (more...)
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