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Hermine lingers offshore, bringing rough waves, rip currents
- September 06, 2016
Hermine is a huge storm, but it's a slow-moving one . At 11 a.m., Post-Tropical Cyclone Hermine was centered about 230 miles southeast of the eastern tip of Long Island, New York. New York City beaches remain closed to swimming due to a threat of rip currents. Because of concerns about rough seas, risky surf and strong storm surge, no swimming was allowed on NY beaches Sunday and Monday. (more...)
- September 06, 2016
Hermine is a huge storm, but it's a slow-moving one . At 11 a.m., Post-Tropical Cyclone Hermine was centered about 230 miles southeast of the eastern tip of Long Island, New York. New York City beaches remain closed to swimming due to a threat of rip currents. Because of concerns about rough seas, risky surf and strong storm surge, no swimming was allowed on NY beaches Sunday and Monday. (more...)
G20 Summit: Australia, China Discuss Foreign Investment
- September 06, 2016
As the world's two largest economies and two largest emitters, one an industrialized economy and the other an emerging economy, this announcement sends an unprecedented signal to the business community, that the agreement reached in Paris is now set to be grounded in domestic law and that climate policy will become a common factor for companies as they assess regulatory risk and opportunity. (more...)
- September 06, 2016
As the world's two largest economies and two largest emitters, one an industrialized economy and the other an emerging economy, this announcement sends an unprecedented signal to the business community, that the agreement reached in Paris is now set to be grounded in domestic law and that climate policy will become a common factor for companies as they assess regulatory risk and opportunity. (more...)
Two Dozen Dead, More Than 90 Wounded In Twin Bombing In Kabul
- September 06, 2016
Officials said a suicide bomber driving a auto laden with explosives was reponsible for the blast but no group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack and the number of casualties was unclear. This is not the first time the ministry has been targeted. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the assault. Conflicting media reports said the attack killed the head of Kabul's 2nd police district, the area where the attack occurred. (more...)
- September 06, 2016
Officials said a suicide bomber driving a auto laden with explosives was reponsible for the blast but no group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack and the number of casualties was unclear. This is not the first time the ministry has been targeted. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the assault. Conflicting media reports said the attack killed the head of Kabul's 2nd police district, the area where the attack occurred. (more...)
China blames U.S. for airport spat over Obama
- September 06, 2016
The G20 members will support multilateral trading system, oppose protectionism, unlock global trade cooperation potential, and reverse the decline of trade growth, President Xi Jinping said here on Monday. China produces half the world's annual output of 1.6 billion tonnes of steel and has struggled to decrease its estimated 300 million tonne overcapacity, and rising prices have given companies there an incentive to boost production for export. (more...)
- September 06, 2016
The G20 members will support multilateral trading system, oppose protectionism, unlock global trade cooperation potential, and reverse the decline of trade growth, President Xi Jinping said here on Monday. China produces half the world's annual output of 1.6 billion tonnes of steel and has struggled to decrease its estimated 300 million tonne overcapacity, and rising prices have given companies there an incentive to boost production for export. (more...)
Tennessee escapes with overtime win over Appalachian State
- September 06, 2016
Given how the game played out, it was eerily similar to a game exactly nine years ago to the day. They definitely stayed close with strong performances from both the defensive and offensive line . Now, they're in FBS, and they were much more unsafe to the Vols than they even were to MI back in 2007. "They're a physical, tough football team that's very active in their defensive front, which causes some issues up front". (more...)
- September 06, 2016
Given how the game played out, it was eerily similar to a game exactly nine years ago to the day. They definitely stayed close with strong performances from both the defensive and offensive line . Now, they're in FBS, and they were much more unsafe to the Vols than they even were to MI back in 2007. "They're a physical, tough football team that's very active in their defensive front, which causes some issues up front". (more...)
Police detains a suspect related to Philippines bombing
- September 06, 2016
The frank public exchanges threaten to overshadow the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and East Asia Summits in Laos from Tuesday to Thursday. Earlier, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Ronald dela Rosa announced they have already three persons of interest who could have blown off the improvised explosive device. (more...)
- September 06, 2016
The frank public exchanges threaten to overshadow the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and East Asia Summits in Laos from Tuesday to Thursday. Earlier, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Ronald dela Rosa announced they have already three persons of interest who could have blown off the improvised explosive device. (more...)
Marco Rubio and Patrick Murphy debate over possible debates in Senate race
- September 06, 2016
It was a top pick-up opportunity for Democrats in their quest to take back the Senate - until Rubio was convinced to reverse course. Republican U.S. He's also enjoying a lead in the polls over Murphy, and he even outperforms Republican presidential nominee Donald TrumpDonald TrumpTrump setting up political debate for a new Golden Era Clinton: Trump doesn't believe in "American exceptionalism" Sanders rallies supporters to elect a Democratic Senate MORE in some surveys. (more...)
- September 06, 2016
It was a top pick-up opportunity for Democrats in their quest to take back the Senate - until Rubio was convinced to reverse course. Republican U.S. He's also enjoying a lead in the polls over Murphy, and he even outperforms Republican presidential nominee Donald TrumpDonald TrumpTrump setting up political debate for a new Golden Era Clinton: Trump doesn't believe in "American exceptionalism" Sanders rallies supporters to elect a Democratic Senate MORE in some surveys. (more...)
Two Dozen Dead, More Than 90 Wounded In Twin Bombings In Kabul
- September 06, 2016
More than 15 years since the US -led invasion toppled the Taliban government in Afghanistan, the resilient insurgent group has demonstrated a continuing ability to strike at the heart of the capital, targeting everyone from security forces to college students. (more...)
- September 06, 2016
More than 15 years since the US -led invasion toppled the Taliban government in Afghanistan, the resilient insurgent group has demonstrated a continuing ability to strike at the heart of the capital, targeting everyone from security forces to college students. (more...)
Putin Says He And Obama Took Step Forward On Syria
- September 06, 2016
Obama and his Russian counterpart Putin met Monday as talks between their governments on ending violence in Syria ended without an agreement. "And what I'll be telling them is that the US has never had a smooth, uncontroversial path to ratifying trade deals, but they eventually get done", Obama said . (more...)
- September 06, 2016
Obama and his Russian counterpart Putin met Monday as talks between their governments on ending violence in Syria ended without an agreement. "And what I'll be telling them is that the US has never had a smooth, uncontroversial path to ratifying trade deals, but they eventually get done", Obama said . (more...)
Mexican President Defends Trump Meeting, Accidentally Creates #HillaryTrump Trending Topic
- September 06, 2016
Trump has famously said that if he were president, Mexico would pay for a border wall, something Peña Nieto said would never happen. Mr Javier Palomarez, president of the US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, said Mr Trump proved to be a "clown" and it was a sad moment for the Republican Party. (more...)
- September 06, 2016
Trump has famously said that if he were president, Mexico would pay for a border wall, something Peña Nieto said would never happen. Mr Javier Palomarez, president of the US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, said Mr Trump proved to be a "clown" and it was a sad moment for the Republican Party. (more...)
Brexit chief says United Kingdom gov't will not be rushed
- September 06, 2016
May stepped back from two promises of the pro-Brexit campaign on Monday: first that the United Kingdom would limit immigration by using points to score applicants; and second that leaving the European Union would result in more money for the National Health Service. (more...)
- September 06, 2016
May stepped back from two promises of the pro-Brexit campaign on Monday: first that the United Kingdom would limit immigration by using points to score applicants; and second that leaving the European Union would result in more money for the National Health Service. (more...)
43 killed and dozens wounder in five explosions in Syria
- September 06, 2016
A string of bomb attacks hit across mostly government-controlled areas of Syria on Monday, killing at least 23 people and wounding dozens more, state media said. The Observatory and a city hospital put the death toll at 35. State media said at least 11 people had been killed and 45 injured in a double bomb attack just outside the city of Tartus, in the coastal province of the same name, which is a stronghold of President Bashar Al-Assad's government. (more...)
- September 06, 2016
A string of bomb attacks hit across mostly government-controlled areas of Syria on Monday, killing at least 23 people and wounding dozens more, state media said. The Observatory and a city hospital put the death toll at 35. State media said at least 11 people had been killed and 45 injured in a double bomb attack just outside the city of Tartus, in the coastal province of the same name, which is a stronghold of President Bashar Al-Assad's government. (more...)
Some taken to hospital after exiting Delta Fair ride
- September 06, 2016
Farrell says they were on a ride called the Moonraker. Officials said the gondola the girls were riding in overturned. Delta Fair owner Mark Lovell told WHBQ that a ride operator prematurely released the restraints on the MoonRaker ride. (more...)
- September 06, 2016
Farrell says they were on a ride called the Moonraker. Officials said the gondola the girls were riding in overturned. Delta Fair owner Mark Lovell told WHBQ that a ride operator prematurely released the restraints on the MoonRaker ride. (more...)
Bradford In Fold; Vikings Not Declaring Starter For Opener
- September 06, 2016
Since Teddy Bridgewater's season-ending knee injury last week, the 36-year-old Hill has been preparing like he's the starter. Vikings' head coach Mike Zimmer has yet to commit to a Week 1 starter. "We probably aren't going to have to go out there and throw it 60 times a game and put up a lot of points", Bradford said. After the first preseason game, he even laughed and joked, standing aside as a stream of reporters exited the Linc interview room right before the start of his press ... (more...)
- September 06, 2016
Since Teddy Bridgewater's season-ending knee injury last week, the 36-year-old Hill has been preparing like he's the starter. Vikings' head coach Mike Zimmer has yet to commit to a Week 1 starter. "We probably aren't going to have to go out there and throw it 60 times a game and put up a lot of points", Bradford said. After the first preseason game, he even laughed and joked, standing aside as a stream of reporters exited the Linc interview room right before the start of his press ... (more...)
UN Security Council to discuss North Korea missile launches
- September 06, 2016
Such tests are fairly common when global attention is turned to Northeast Asia, and this one came as world leaders gathered in eastern China for the G-20 summit of advanced and emerging economies. The U.S State Department said it intends to raise its concerns to the United Nations regarding the global threat posed by North Korea's ballistic missile programs. (more...)
- September 06, 2016
Such tests are fairly common when global attention is turned to Northeast Asia, and this one came as world leaders gathered in eastern China for the G-20 summit of advanced and emerging economies. The U.S State Department said it intends to raise its concerns to the United Nations regarding the global threat posed by North Korea's ballistic missile programs. (more...)
Hull set to confirm three new signings on Tuesday
- September 06, 2016
Marcus Rashford scored a dramatic last-gasp goal against the Tigers to retain Manchester United's 100 per cent winning record this season. "It was a good game and performance and we played good football", Blues manager Antonio Conte said. (more...)
- September 06, 2016
Marcus Rashford scored a dramatic last-gasp goal against the Tigers to retain Manchester United's 100 per cent winning record this season. "It was a good game and performance and we played good football", Blues manager Antonio Conte said. (more...)
Separatists snub MPs; govt delegation leaves J&K without breakthrough
- September 06, 2016
It said, "The sole intention of the delegation was to act as firefighting just to derail and fizzle the current movement out through these age old tactics, as they have been doing whenever Kashmiris stood up for their basic rights". Many members of the delegation had little knowledge about Jammu and Kashmir and the visit helped them to understand the ground situation of the state, the Home Minister added. (more...)
- September 06, 2016
It said, "The sole intention of the delegation was to act as firefighting just to derail and fizzle the current movement out through these age old tactics, as they have been doing whenever Kashmiris stood up for their basic rights". Many members of the delegation had little knowledge about Jammu and Kashmir and the visit helped them to understand the ground situation of the state, the Home Minister added. (more...)
Olive Garden gives first responders catered meals in Tuscaloosa
- September 06, 2016
This Labor Day, local first responders received a special lunch catered by a local restaurant. It's something the Italian restaurant chain does for emergency and law enforcement agencies throughout the country. "So it just definitely feels good to be appreciated so it's nice". "We like to give back to our community", said Cassandra Janis, a manager of the Lafayette Olive Garden that donated the dinner. (more...)
- September 06, 2016
This Labor Day, local first responders received a special lunch catered by a local restaurant. It's something the Italian restaurant chain does for emergency and law enforcement agencies throughout the country. "So it just definitely feels good to be appreciated so it's nice". "We like to give back to our community", said Cassandra Janis, a manager of the Lafayette Olive Garden that donated the dinner. (more...)
'We always knew Mother Teresa was a saint', say USA pilgrims
- September 06, 2016
Meanwhile in Calcutta, India, people watched the ceremony canonizing the woman who cared for the poorest of the poor. Six thousand miles away those in Sacramento gathered to do the same. Archbishop Aquila saw Mother Teresa many times, he said like most people it was on the news. "Everything she did gave an example to the entire world", said 17-year-old student Massimiliano D'Aniello, from Grosseto, Italy. (more...)
- September 06, 2016
Meanwhile in Calcutta, India, people watched the ceremony canonizing the woman who cared for the poorest of the poor. Six thousand miles away those in Sacramento gathered to do the same. Archbishop Aquila saw Mother Teresa many times, he said like most people it was on the news. "Everything she did gave an example to the entire world", said 17-year-old student Massimiliano D'Aniello, from Grosseto, Italy. (more...)
Catholic icon Mother Teresa was both adored and attacked
- September 06, 2016
Children (left) seek blessings of Mother Teresa after special prayers at Mother Teresa Church at Dumdum, Kolkata . Father Kenneth John Schaefer of Our Lady of Mt. "Inside the bubbles are prayers that float to heaven", she said. The Catholic Church posthumously confers sainthood on people considered so holy during their lives that they are now believed to be with God and can intercede with him to perform miracles. (more...)
- September 06, 2016
Children (left) seek blessings of Mother Teresa after special prayers at Mother Teresa Church at Dumdum, Kolkata . Father Kenneth John Schaefer of Our Lady of Mt. "Inside the bubbles are prayers that float to heaven", she said. The Catholic Church posthumously confers sainthood on people considered so holy during their lives that they are now believed to be with God and can intercede with him to perform miracles. (more...)
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