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Feds Halt North Dakota Pipeline Work Amid Mass Protests by Native Americans
- September 12, 2016
Our original post appears below. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A federal judge in Washington on Friday denied an attempt by the Standing Rock Sioux tribe to halt construction of the disputed Dakota Access oil pipeline that passes near its reservation in North Dakota. (more...)
- September 12, 2016
Our original post appears below. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A federal judge in Washington on Friday denied an attempt by the Standing Rock Sioux tribe to halt construction of the disputed Dakota Access oil pipeline that passes near its reservation in North Dakota. (more...)
USA generals 'reduced to rubble,' he'd replace some
- September 12, 2016
And the Wisconsin Republican says when you do that prematurely, you're likely to lose anyway. Confronted by a rapid-fire round of questions from Afghanistan and Iraq veterans as well as moderator Matt Lauer of NBC network at New York City's Intrepid Sea & Air and Space Museum, the candidates brought little new insight into their policy decisions, just days from the anniversary of the worst terrorist attack on the US soil. (more...)
- September 12, 2016
And the Wisconsin Republican says when you do that prematurely, you're likely to lose anyway. Confronted by a rapid-fire round of questions from Afghanistan and Iraq veterans as well as moderator Matt Lauer of NBC network at New York City's Intrepid Sea & Air and Space Museum, the candidates brought little new insight into their policy decisions, just days from the anniversary of the worst terrorist attack on the US soil. (more...)
Turkish soldiers return fire on Syrian Kurdish militia - military officials
- September 12, 2016
Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said Friday the Syria operation was aimed at securing Turkey's southern border. " Obama wants to do some things together concerning Raqqa in particular , " he was quoted by the Hurriyet newspaper as saying. (more...)
- September 12, 2016
Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said Friday the Syria operation was aimed at securing Turkey's southern border. " Obama wants to do some things together concerning Raqqa in particular , " he was quoted by the Hurriyet newspaper as saying. (more...)
Boiler explosion leaves 12 dead, dozens injured in Bangladesh
- September 12, 2016
Over 20 firefighting units are working to bring the fire under control. Flames and smoke were seen billowing out of the factory, six hours after the fire started. "Survivors say workers were forced to go inside the building, even though a visible crack was forming", as NPR's Jim Zarroli reported earlier this year . (more...)
- September 12, 2016
Over 20 firefighting units are working to bring the fire under control. Flames and smoke were seen billowing out of the factory, six hours after the fire started. "Survivors say workers were forced to go inside the building, even though a visible crack was forming", as NPR's Jim Zarroli reported earlier this year . (more...)
US And Russia Announce Syria Peace Plan
- September 12, 2016
As part of a detailed agreement to reduce the violence there, a " cessation of hostilities " is expected to start from September 12. A commander at the Free Syrian Army told Asharq Al-Awsat that opposition factions would not respect the deal. (more...)
- September 12, 2016
As part of a detailed agreement to reduce the violence there, a " cessation of hostilities " is expected to start from September 12. A commander at the Free Syrian Army told Asharq Al-Awsat that opposition factions would not respect the deal. (more...)
Turkish foreign minister tells Kerry Turkey welcomes Syria deal
- September 12, 2016
The Assad government in Damascus announced late on Saturday that it had agreed to the ceasefire terms, Syrian state media reported. The announcement came after the Syrian government said it supports the U.S. Five years after the outbreak of civil war in Syria, a new agreement between the United States and Russian Federation offers the possibility that the horrific violence that has torn the country apart may be abating. (more...)
- September 12, 2016
The Assad government in Damascus announced late on Saturday that it had agreed to the ceasefire terms, Syrian state media reported. The announcement came after the Syrian government said it supports the U.S. Five years after the outbreak of civil war in Syria, a new agreement between the United States and Russian Federation offers the possibility that the horrific violence that has torn the country apart may be abating. (more...)
At least 23 killed in in Bangladesh fire
- September 12, 2016
A year later, a commercial complex near Dhaka housing five garment factories collapsed, killing 1,135 people, Bangladesh's worst industrial disaster. On its website , Tampaco Foils lists major worldwide brands, such as British American Tobacco and Nestle, among its customers. The blaze is the latest in a series of deadly accidents to hit impoverished Bangladesh, whose $27-billion garment industry is the world's second largest behind China's. (more...)
- September 12, 2016
A year later, a commercial complex near Dhaka housing five garment factories collapsed, killing 1,135 people, Bangladesh's worst industrial disaster. On its website , Tampaco Foils lists major worldwide brands, such as British American Tobacco and Nestle, among its customers. The blaze is the latest in a series of deadly accidents to hit impoverished Bangladesh, whose $27-billion garment industry is the world's second largest behind China's. (more...)
Air Strikes Reportedly Kill Dozens In Syria
- September 12, 2016
As part of the deal, opposition groups must separate themselves from the powerful jihadists of the Fateh al-Sham Front, which changed its name from Al-Nusra Front after breaking its ties to al-Qaeda. Nusra is not going to be a party to the new ceasefire, so it remains to be seen if it will have any impact at all on Aleppo fighting. 'This requires halting all attacks , including aerial bombardments, and any attempts to gain additional territory at the expense of the parties to the cessation. (more...)
- September 12, 2016
As part of the deal, opposition groups must separate themselves from the powerful jihadists of the Fateh al-Sham Front, which changed its name from Al-Nusra Front after breaking its ties to al-Qaeda. Nusra is not going to be a party to the new ceasefire, so it remains to be seen if it will have any impact at all on Aleppo fighting. 'This requires halting all attacks , including aerial bombardments, and any attempts to gain additional territory at the expense of the parties to the cessation. (more...)
Cyprus condemns the latest nuclear test by North Korea
- September 12, 2016
As South Korea does not have its own nuclear arsenal, it relies heavily on its Hyunmoo missile arsenal, according to Yonhap's source. North Korea said on Sunday a push for further sanctions following its fifth and biggest nuclear test was "laughable", and vowed to continue to strengthen its nuclear power. (more...)
- September 12, 2016
As South Korea does not have its own nuclear arsenal, it relies heavily on its Hyunmoo missile arsenal, according to Yonhap's source. North Korea said on Sunday a push for further sanctions following its fifth and biggest nuclear test was "laughable", and vowed to continue to strengthen its nuclear power. (more...)
California prosecutors to charge 7 officers in sex scandal
- September 12, 2016
According to the New York Daily News , Black "is accused of engaging in prostitution and lewd acts in a public place". Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf previously said disciplinary action has begun against a dozen officers in the city, including dismissal proceedings against four. (more...)
- September 12, 2016
According to the New York Daily News , Black "is accused of engaging in prostitution and lewd acts in a public place". Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf previously said disciplinary action has begun against a dozen officers in the city, including dismissal proceedings against four. (more...)
Some PDP Governors Recruiting 8000 Militants to Rig Edo Polls - Oshiomole
- September 12, 2016
On his part, Mr. "We must rescue democracy". The PDP, which claims to be the strongest opposition in the state, said it was taken aback on this advice, coming a day after President Muhammadu Buhari attended a Mega Rally of the All Progressives Congress in Benin City which was concluded without any hitch. (more...)
- September 12, 2016
On his part, Mr. "We must rescue democracy". The PDP, which claims to be the strongest opposition in the state, said it was taken aback on this advice, coming a day after President Muhammadu Buhari attended a Mega Rally of the All Progressives Congress in Benin City which was concluded without any hitch. (more...)
USA presidential candidate asks: 'What is Aleppo?'
- September 12, 2016
First the paper called Aleppo the capital of Islamic State. "You can find Aleppo on a map, " she said. During a disastrous appearance two days earlier on MSNBC, the former New Mexico governor had replied to a question about Aleppo , Syria-a besieged city that has been devastated by the country's five-year civil war-by asking, " What is Aleppo ? ". (more...)
- September 12, 2016
First the paper called Aleppo the capital of Islamic State. "You can find Aleppo on a map, " she said. During a disastrous appearance two days earlier on MSNBC, the former New Mexico governor had replied to a question about Aleppo , Syria-a besieged city that has been devastated by the country's five-year civil war-by asking, " What is Aleppo ? ". (more...)
Bangladesh struggles to search factory after deadly fire
- September 12, 2016
Bangladeshi firefighters work to put out a fire at the site of an explosion in a factory in Tongi, in the key Bangladeshi garment manufacturing hub of Gazipur, on the outskirts of Dhaka on September 10, 2016. "We can not confirm whether any people are inside or not, but our priority is to rescue them if there is anyone inside", Mohammad Akhtaruzzaman, a fire department official at the site told Reuters. (more...)
- September 12, 2016
Bangladeshi firefighters work to put out a fire at the site of an explosion in a factory in Tongi, in the key Bangladeshi garment manufacturing hub of Gazipur, on the outskirts of Dhaka on September 10, 2016. "We can not confirm whether any people are inside or not, but our priority is to rescue them if there is anyone inside", Mohammad Akhtaruzzaman, a fire department official at the site told Reuters. (more...)
Syria OPCW "concerned" about cases of suffocation in Aleppo
- September 12, 2016
Harrowing footage distributed by the Syrian Civil Defense - a volunteer group also known as the White Helmets - showed young children and others being rushed to the hospital in the arms of rescuers, gasping desperately for air while being given oxygen masks. (more...)
- September 12, 2016
Harrowing footage distributed by the Syrian Civil Defense - a volunteer group also known as the White Helmets - showed young children and others being rushed to the hospital in the arms of rescuers, gasping desperately for air while being given oxygen masks. (more...)
Police union disappointed by sex misconduct case
- September 12, 2016
The wide-ranging scandal surfaced in June when the teenager, who described herself as a prostitute, said she had sex with about 30 law enforcement officials in Oakland and elsewhere in the region. Five of those officers were or are still on the Oakland police force. Smith could not be tried for rape because it happened outside of O'Malley's jurisdiction-and Contra Costa County did not charge him because of "insufficient evidence"-but he was charged with illegally accessing criminal justice ... (more...)
- September 12, 2016
The wide-ranging scandal surfaced in June when the teenager, who described herself as a prostitute, said she had sex with about 30 law enforcement officials in Oakland and elsewhere in the region. Five of those officers were or are still on the Oakland police force. Smith could not be tried for rape because it happened outside of O'Malley's jurisdiction-and Contra Costa County did not charge him because of "insufficient evidence"-but he was charged with illegally accessing criminal justice ... (more...)
Trump demands an apology for Clinton's 'basket of deplorables' attack
- September 12, 2016
Earlier, she said many of those backing her rival were racist, sexist, xenophobic and Islamophobic. Less than 24 hours after she made the comments at a private New York City fundraiser , Clinton said in a statement , "last night I was "grossly generalistic" and that's never a good idea". (more...)
- September 12, 2016
Earlier, she said many of those backing her rival were racist, sexist, xenophobic and Islamophobic. Less than 24 hours after she made the comments at a private New York City fundraiser , Clinton said in a statement , "last night I was "grossly generalistic" and that's never a good idea". (more...)
Clinton: Half of Trump's Supporters Are in 'Basket of Deplorables'
- September 12, 2016
Several people, including Hillary Clinton, have criticised Trump for his positive remarks on Putin. The Republican presidential candidate has praised Putin previously as well saying that he would have a "very, very good" relationship with the Russian president if he got elected to the White House as U.S. (more...)
- September 12, 2016
Several people, including Hillary Clinton, have criticised Trump for his positive remarks on Putin. The Republican presidential candidate has praised Putin previously as well saying that he would have a "very, very good" relationship with the Russian president if he got elected to the White House as U.S. (more...)
Alameda County prosecutors to charge 7 officers in sex scandal
- September 12, 2016
One Count of Penal Code Section 288a (b)(1), a Felony, Oral Copulation with a Minor, Two Counts of Penal Count of Penal Code Section 647 (a), Engaging in a Lewd Act in a Public Place. This week, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf said the city intends to fire four officers after investigators sustained findings of attempted sexual assault, assisting in a crime of prostitution, assisting in the evading arrest for the crime of prostitution, and several other violations. (more...)
- September 12, 2016
One Count of Penal Code Section 288a (b)(1), a Felony, Oral Copulation with a Minor, Two Counts of Penal Count of Penal Code Section 647 (a), Engaging in a Lewd Act in a Public Place. This week, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf said the city intends to fire four officers after investigators sustained findings of attempted sexual assault, assisting in a crime of prostitution, assisting in the evading arrest for the crime of prostitution, and several other violations. (more...)
Obama Hypes US Cyberwar Capabilities, Warns Russia to ‘Act Responsibly’
- September 12, 2016
Obama also said the two countries "haven't yet closed the gaps" that remain to reach a meaningful ceasefire deal for Syria but said that they had a productive conversation. U.S. President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin had a longer-than-expected discussion on Monday about whether, and how, they could agree on a ceasefire deal in war-torn Syria, a senior U.S. (more...)
- September 12, 2016
Obama also said the two countries "haven't yet closed the gaps" that remain to reach a meaningful ceasefire deal for Syria but said that they had a productive conversation. U.S. President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin had a longer-than-expected discussion on Monday about whether, and how, they could agree on a ceasefire deal in war-torn Syria, a senior U.S. (more...)
Hillary, Trump go head to head in Commander-in-Chief forum
- September 12, 2016
The forum underscored a debate that's rapidly becoming a focal point in the race: Is the first female presidential nominee of a major USA party being judged fairly? During a question Clinton fielded from a vet about her plan to defeat ISIS, Lauer jumped in before she could answer and said: "As briefly as you can". (more...)
- September 12, 2016
The forum underscored a debate that's rapidly becoming a focal point in the race: Is the first female presidential nominee of a major USA party being judged fairly? During a question Clinton fielded from a vet about her plan to defeat ISIS, Lauer jumped in before she could answer and said: "As briefly as you can". (more...)
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