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Second poll says Trump-Clinton tied in S.C.
- August 30, 2016
Her lead stood at 50 to 37 per cent immediately after her Democratic convention 'bounce'. Neither poll included third-party candidates Gary Johnson and Jill Stein, who are running under the Libertarian Party and Green Party, respectively. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
Her lead stood at 50 to 37 per cent immediately after her Democratic convention 'bounce'. Neither poll included third-party candidates Gary Johnson and Jill Stein, who are running under the Libertarian Party and Green Party, respectively. (more...)
Syria rebels battle rival force as Turkey presses operation
- August 30, 2016
Kurdish fighters said they had confronted an attack by the Turkey-backed rebels in northern Syria on Saturday, marking the first clash between the groups, following Ankara's military intervention in northern Syria last Wednesday. Stressing that observers are aware that Turkey seeks to improve the image of terrorists by involving the Free Syrian Army (FSA) militants in Jarabulus developments, he said, "What happened in Jarabulus was no real battle as there was no actual war in there and ISIL ... (more...)
- August 30, 2016
Kurdish fighters said they had confronted an attack by the Turkey-backed rebels in northern Syria on Saturday, marking the first clash between the groups, following Ankara's military intervention in northern Syria last Wednesday. Stressing that observers are aware that Turkey seeks to improve the image of terrorists by involving the Free Syrian Army (FSA) militants in Jarabulus developments, he said, "What happened in Jarabulus was no real battle as there was no actual war in there and ISIL ... (more...)
Brothers arrested in the shooting death of Dwyane Wade's cousin
- August 30, 2016
Taylor asked. "It's always the innocent people that get killed, you know, it's never the intended victims", she added. Aldridge was hit when the suspects opened fire at the intended target, a driver of a vehicle who told authorities he worked for Uber and was dropping off passengers. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
Taylor asked. "It's always the innocent people that get killed, you know, it's never the intended victims", she added. Aldridge was hit when the suspects opened fire at the intended target, a driver of a vehicle who told authorities he worked for Uber and was dropping off passengers. (more...)
Kim Jong-un declares North Korea's latest missile launch "the greatest success"
- August 30, 2016
Pyongyang has dubbed its recent missile test the "greatest success and victory" and threatened the U.S. "with nuclear hammers of justice", state media reports, adding that the North has all the resources necessary to battle USA "nuclear hegemony". (more...)
- August 30, 2016
Pyongyang has dubbed its recent missile test the "greatest success and victory" and threatened the U.S. "with nuclear hammers of justice", state media reports, adding that the North has all the resources necessary to battle USA "nuclear hegemony". (more...)
Wayne Rooney says Marcus Rashford can develop with England Under-21 squad
- August 30, 2016
A couple of choices were made for Allardyce, with James Milner unavailable after retiring from worldwide football and speculation about a return for John Terry was quashed by the former captain. Let him go and have a feel playing for the Under-21s; hopefully he's a star for them, scores goals for them and gives me that decision next time around on the next squad I pick'. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
A couple of choices were made for Allardyce, with James Milner unavailable after retiring from worldwide football and speculation about a return for John Terry was quashed by the former captain. Let him go and have a feel playing for the Under-21s; hopefully he's a star for them, scores goals for them and gives me that decision next time around on the next squad I pick'. (more...)
EU, Germany play down reports of US trade talk failure
- August 30, 2016
Congressional opposition has been steep, and the anti-free trade rhetoric that's permeated the 2016 election cycle thus far suggests TTIP's only hope of approval could lie in the waning days of President Barack Obama's administration. Schinas said the Commission was still ready to finalise the deal by the end of the year but not at the expense of "Europe's safety, health, social and data protection standards, or our cultural diversity". (more...)
- August 30, 2016
Congressional opposition has been steep, and the anti-free trade rhetoric that's permeated the 2016 election cycle thus far suggests TTIP's only hope of approval could lie in the waning days of President Barack Obama's administration. Schinas said the Commission was still ready to finalise the deal by the end of the year but not at the expense of "Europe's safety, health, social and data protection standards, or our cultural diversity". (more...)
US meets target of admitting 10000 Syrian refugees
- August 30, 2016
Nadim Fawzi Jouriyeh, 49, and his wife Rajaa Abdo Altaleb, 42, sit with their children, from left, Hanan, 13, Farouq, 8, and Hamzeh, 12. Leon Rodriguez, director of US Citizenship and Refugee Services, told reporters at briefing last month in Washington that Syrians faced a tougher vetting process than any group that has entered the US recently. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
Nadim Fawzi Jouriyeh, 49, and his wife Rajaa Abdo Altaleb, 42, sit with their children, from left, Hanan, 13, Farouq, 8, and Hamzeh, 12. Leon Rodriguez, director of US Citizenship and Refugee Services, told reporters at briefing last month in Washington that Syrians faced a tougher vetting process than any group that has entered the US recently. (more...)
North Carolina's transphobic HB2 served blow
- August 30, 2016
Because of the differing state laws about amending birth certificates, the gender listed on one won't necessarily match a person's current anatomy, he said . Schroeder acknowledged that "North Carolina's peeping and indecent exposure statutes continue to protect the privacy of citizens regardless". The injunction is limited in scope, meaning it technically applies only to the individuals who filed suit, though UNC leaders had already announced, under growing public pressure, their intention ... (more...)
- August 30, 2016
Because of the differing state laws about amending birth certificates, the gender listed on one won't necessarily match a person's current anatomy, he said . Schroeder acknowledged that "North Carolina's peeping and indecent exposure statutes continue to protect the privacy of citizens regardless". The injunction is limited in scope, meaning it technically applies only to the individuals who filed suit, though UNC leaders had already announced, under growing public pressure, their intention ... (more...)
US Condemns Clashes in Syria Between Turkish and US-Allied Kurdish Forces
- August 30, 2016
Carter said he would be meeting with his Turkish counterpart when he travels to Europe next week. "Uncoordinated operations and maneuvers only provide room for ISIL to find sanctuary and continue planning attacks against Turkey, the SDF, the United States, and our partners around the world", the statement said. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
Carter said he would be meeting with his Turkish counterpart when he travels to Europe next week. "Uncoordinated operations and maneuvers only provide room for ISIL to find sanctuary and continue planning attacks against Turkey, the SDF, the United States, and our partners around the world", the statement said. (more...)
Brock Turner judge to no longer hear criminal cases
- August 30, 2016
Judge Vincent Chiarello will hear matters in Palo Alto as part of the reassignment. When Judge Persky handed down Turner's sentence he controversially remarked that, "a prison sentence would have a severe impact on him (Turner)". Criticism of Persky was sparked by his sentencing of Turner in June. NBC Bay Area is attempting to reach Persky for comment. Ramirez was remorseful for his crime and admitted to the sexual assault, whereas Turner fled the scene after being found, and afterwards ... (more...)
- August 30, 2016
Judge Vincent Chiarello will hear matters in Palo Alto as part of the reassignment. When Judge Persky handed down Turner's sentence he controversially remarked that, "a prison sentence would have a severe impact on him (Turner)". Criticism of Persky was sparked by his sentencing of Turner in June. NBC Bay Area is attempting to reach Persky for comment. Ramirez was remorseful for his crime and admitted to the sexual assault, whereas Turner fled the scene after being found, and afterwards ... (more...)
Bomber kills at least 60 at Yemen recruitment center
- August 30, 2016
The victims of the suicide bombing were transported to a hospital run by medical charity Medecins Sans Frontieres, which said that it was overwhelmed by the number of casualties, noting that it received at least 45 bodies and more than 60 wounded people. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
The victims of the suicide bombing were transported to a hospital run by medical charity Medecins Sans Frontieres, which said that it was overwhelmed by the number of casualties, noting that it received at least 45 bodies and more than 60 wounded people. (more...)
Iran forces back "radar-evading" USA drone
- August 30, 2016
After the identification of the drone, the monitoring and missile systems of the air defense base were put on alert. In December of 2012, Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) captured a US ScanEagle drone over the Persian Gulf waters upon its intrusion into the Iranian airspace. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
After the identification of the drone, the monitoring and missile systems of the air defense base were put on alert. In December of 2012, Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) captured a US ScanEagle drone over the Persian Gulf waters upon its intrusion into the Iranian airspace. (more...)
Some Clinton schedules will be released after election
- August 30, 2016
In a separate case filed by Judicial Watch, another federal judge asked the State Department Monday to provide a plan for releasing them by September 23. The FBI director reiterated this point during his congressional testimony last month and everyone essentially took him at his word, considering he was in possession of any evidence that might contradict his assertions. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
In a separate case filed by Judicial Watch, another federal judge asked the State Department Monday to provide a plan for releasing them by September 23. The FBI director reiterated this point during his congressional testimony last month and everyone essentially took him at his word, considering he was in possession of any evidence that might contradict his assertions. (more...)
Police probe Cornell brawl that left Ithaca student dead
- August 30, 2016
Nazaire attended a party at Cornell Saturday night that was an annual event organized by the Ivy League univercity's Omega Psi Phi fraternity. Nazaire was taken to Cayuga Medical Center but could not be saved, said police . However, we reserve the right at all times, in our sole discretion, to screen content submitted by users and to edit, move, delete, and/or refuse to accept any content that in our judgment violates these Terms of Service or is otherwise unacceptable or inappropriate, ... (more...)
- August 30, 2016
Nazaire attended a party at Cornell Saturday night that was an annual event organized by the Ivy League univercity's Omega Psi Phi fraternity. Nazaire was taken to Cayuga Medical Center but could not be saved, said police . However, we reserve the right at all times, in our sole discretion, to screen content submitted by users and to edit, move, delete, and/or refuse to accept any content that in our judgment violates these Terms of Service or is otherwise unacceptable or inappropriate, ... (more...)
Britons 'affected' by Italy quake
- August 30, 2016
Workers had been forced to suspend their search at the hotel, though overnight searches for quake survivors were continuing elsewhere. Investigators are assessing the damage, as experts estimate that 70 per cent of Italy's buildings aren't built to anti-seismic standards. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
Workers had been forced to suspend their search at the hotel, though overnight searches for quake survivors were continuing elsewhere. Investigators are assessing the damage, as experts estimate that 70 per cent of Italy's buildings aren't built to anti-seismic standards. (more...)
Saudis say rocket fired from Yemen kills 2 children
- August 30, 2016
Since Saudi Arabia launched its war against Houthi rebels in Yemen in March previous year, there have been almost 9,000 casualties including 3,218 civilians killed according to estimates by the U.N. Last Thursday, Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontieres or MSF) evacuated its staff from six hospitals in Yemen due to frequently occurring " indiscriminate shelling " by the Saudi-led coalition. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
Since Saudi Arabia launched its war against Houthi rebels in Yemen in March previous year, there have been almost 9,000 casualties including 3,218 civilians killed according to estimates by the U.N. Last Thursday, Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontieres or MSF) evacuated its staff from six hospitals in Yemen due to frequently occurring " indiscriminate shelling " by the Saudi-led coalition. (more...)
Haringey GCSE results 10 per cent better than a year ago
- August 30, 2016
Whilst the national changes make it hard to compare year on year progress, we are confident that these results are the best that the school has seen. Headteacher John Russell said: "Our percentage is slightly down on past year but that was partly expected because of the changes but overall we are very happy". (more...)
- August 30, 2016
Whilst the national changes make it hard to compare year on year progress, we are confident that these results are the best that the school has seen. Headteacher John Russell said: "Our percentage is slightly down on past year but that was partly expected because of the changes but overall we are very happy". (more...)
In Brazil Senate, Rousseff proclaims innocence, blasts VP
- August 30, 2016
An official who had access to Rousseff's opening address told The Associated Press on Sunday that her tone would be very assertive, which could fuel more tensions coming on the heels of the first three days of the trial, which included name-calling, shouting and a declaration by the Senate president that "stupidity is limitless". (more...)
- August 30, 2016
An official who had access to Rousseff's opening address told The Associated Press on Sunday that her tone would be very assertive, which could fuel more tensions coming on the heels of the first three days of the trial, which included name-calling, shouting and a declaration by the Senate president that "stupidity is limitless". (more...)
No legal status for undocumented immigrants: Donald Trump
- August 30, 2016
It was unclear Thursday evening if it would. Trump also previewed his immigration plans at the Iowa event, saying that he was developing an "exit-entry tracking system to ensure those who overstay their visas, that they're quickly removed". (more...)
- August 30, 2016
It was unclear Thursday evening if it would. Trump also previewed his immigration plans at the Iowa event, saying that he was developing an "exit-entry tracking system to ensure those who overstay their visas, that they're quickly removed". (more...)
Amid a marriage split, Showtime announces 'Weiner' debut
- August 30, 2016
Abedin, left, is widely expected to play an important role in a Hillary Clinton administration if the Democrat is elected president. Today, with the help of shoot-from-the-hip tweets, media reports are talking about this story, not in terms of Weiner and the pain he's caused his wife and family, but rather by focusing on Trump's imaginings that somehow Hillary compromised national security because of alleged pillow talk between Huma and Anthony. (more...)
- August 30, 2016
Abedin, left, is widely expected to play an important role in a Hillary Clinton administration if the Democrat is elected president. Today, with the help of shoot-from-the-hip tweets, media reports are talking about this story, not in terms of Weiner and the pain he's caused his wife and family, but rather by focusing on Trump's imaginings that somehow Hillary compromised national security because of alleged pillow talk between Huma and Anthony. (more...)
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