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Debutants Niger off to winning start, beat North Korea 1-0

October 08, 2017

However, a lot more happened before the interaction session ended, as DPR Korea U17s' coach and captain opened up on the team's chances ahead of their Federation Internationale de Football Association U17 World Cup opener. The game remained goalless at the break. Both teams had equal chances on scoring goals but both determined not to let either of them score. DPR Korea had seven friendlies before coming to India, and all the seven matches were against local clubs in North Korea and ...

Sania-Peng bow out of China Open

October 08, 2017

Open, and the Wuhan Open, and their ninth doubles title this season. The third-seeded pair had received a bye in the opening round. In the ITF women's event in Colombo, top seed Riya Bhatia made the quarterfinals while compatriots Jennifer Luikham and Nidhi Chilumula bowed out in the last-eight stage.

EU FTA talks expected to move forward

October 08, 2017

Key sticking points include European demands that India remove tariffs on vehicle and auto parts, wine and spirits. I also appreciate the decision of the European Investment Bank to fund solar-related projects in member countries of the International Solar Alliance.

US Hands Over Two More Black Hawks To AAF

October 08, 2017

The event was also aimed at reinforcing public support for the ongoing US and North Atlantic Treaty Organisation military mission here, following President Trump's announcement in August of a new, open-ended policy that would add several thousand USA troops, focus on ending the war rather than nation-building, and follow the plan designed by Ghani and Nicholson to enable Afghanistan to defend itself within the next five years.

Father of Vegas shooter was bank robber

October 08, 2017

Stephen Paddock's brother, Eric, told reporters outside his Orlando, Florida, home Monday that their father was not around during their childhood. At 6-foot-4 and 245 pounds, Benjamin Paddock used a host of aliases, and was also known as "Chromedome" and "Old Baldy", according to his "Wanted" poster.

Jay Feely Botches Field Goal Call During Eastern Michigan vs. Toledo Game

October 08, 2017

He actually did have enough, but it just went right. Fricano's kick sailed well right, an unambiguous miss that was clear to everyone in the stadium except for CBS Sports Network color commentator (and former National Football League kicker) Jay Feely.

United States and South Korea agree to renegotiate 'job killer' free trade pact

October 08, 2017

FTA", Seoul's Trade Ministry announced in a statement carried by Yonhap News Agency. A special session of discussions was held at the offices of the US Trade Representative in Washington, DC earlier this week between US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and South Korean Trade Minister Kim Hyun-chong.

Trump says 'only one thing will work' with North Korea

October 08, 2017

Just days after declaring attempts to negotiate with the regime were a "waste", and the US was prepared to "do what has to be done", the president said via a series of Twitter posts that efforts to persuade Pyongyang to drop its aggression were ineffective.

Honeypreet paid Rs 1.25 crore to spread violence

October 08, 2017

Chamkor Singh and Daan Singh, who were arrested earlier for instigating violence, are now lodged in judicial custody. This was revealed to cops by Rakesh Kumar , personal assistant-cum-driver of Gurmeet, during interrogation. "Investigations by Haryana and Punjab police have revealed that Honeypreet allegedly provided funds to the sect's supporters in Panchkula and sanctioned Rs 1.25 crore ahead of Ram Rahim's verdict".

What would you do with a big Lottery win?

October 08, 2017

A lucky ticket holder from Spain has won the record-breaking Euromillions jackpot worth £168 million. If nobody matches all seven numbers on the fifth, the prize money will roll down to the next tier of winners where there is at least one victor, most likely those who match five numbers and a single lucky star .

Amber Alert issued for 3-year-old Richardson girl

October 08, 2017

According to a Facebook post, she was last seen by her father outside the family's backyard. Sherin suffers from developmental issues and has limited verbal communication skills. Police believe that this missing child is in grave or immediate danger. Anyone with information is asked to call Richardson police at 972-744-4800.

Minnesota man lived with 'mummified' bodies of mother and twin brother; charged with interference with a dead body or scene for not telling police they died of natural caused

October 08, 2017

Before the bodies were discovered Kuefler got very creative with keeping people at bay who wanted to stop by to see his mother or brother. Reports say the mother's body was decomposed and skeletal while the brother's body was "mummified".

Police hunt for driver after elderly woman killed in Bronx hit-and-run

October 08, 2017

Arocho was a short walk from her home when she was hit. Witnesses say the driver of the van exited the vehicle and ran fled in an unknown direction. She also said the family wants to bring relatives from the island to NY for the funeral, but after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, they have no way of getting them here.

Maduro arribó a Turquía para fortalecer acuerdos bilaterales

October 07, 2017

Además se espera que en la Comisión se concreten la firma de acuerdos como el de Servicios Aéreos y el de Cooperación Económica y Comercial entre ambos países. El jefe del Gobierno venezolano mencionó al libertador Simón Bolívar, líder de la independencia de América, para luego recalcar que Venezuela tiene una "historia de lucha".

Stuart Baxter: Qualifying for Russian Federation is in Bafana Bafana's hands

October 08, 2017

It's been Bafana's trump card for some years now to deliver when nobody gives them a chance. Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter . With three matches remaining in the qualifiers, Bafana Bafana are bottom of Group D with just one point.

4th Fort Bragg-based solider killed in Niger is identified

October 07, 2017

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was part of a joint USA and Nigerien train, advise and assist mission. "The Bush Hog formation was made better because of Johnson's faithful service and we are focused on caring for the Johnson family during this hard period", said Lt.

China Rejects US Criticism Over OBOR Passing Through Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir

October 07, 2017

Earlier this week, U.S. Defence Secretary James Mattis said to the Senate Armed Services Committee, "The One Belt, One Road also goes through the disputed territory, and I think that it itself shows the vulnerability of trying to establish that sort of a dictate".

Driver, passenger in Hwy. 6 crash identified as teenagers

October 07, 2017

The vehicle was being pursued by officers following a report of a "possible" abduction or assault of a female at about 9:30 a.m.in Cambridge. "Something to help", she said. This footage has not been publicly released. "I just want everybody to know that my brother would never do something like that", she says. Ontario's Special Investigations Unit is now investigating the crash and an internal investigation has been turned over to members of the OPP.

Nobel da Paz vai para ONG que quer abolir armas nucleares

October 07, 2017

Mohammad Javad Zarif e Federica Mogherini - O ministro Negócios Estrangeiros do Irão Alta Representante da União Europeia para Política Externa e Segurança são concorrentes devido ao seu papel no nuclear do Irão. Mas à semelhança do que aconteceu com a convenção para a proibição das minas antipessoais, os promotores acreditam que o tratado, ao declarar ilegal o fabrico, posse ou sequer a ameaça de uso destas armas, contribuirá para deslegitimar os arsenais nucleares - uma posição a que o ...

Donald Trump Says There's a Storm Coming, Confusing Everyone Everywhere

October 07, 2017

The calm before the storm . He said: " You'll find out ". Then, Trump gestured to the reporters in the room. One unnamed reporter asked: "What's the storm? ". In comments before the meeting, Trump referenced Iran, North Korea, Afghanistan and the terror group ISIS. On North Korea, the president said "we will do what we must do" to prevent Pyongyang from threatening the USA and its allies.

Mandalay Bay security guard says he was 'just doing his job'

October 07, 2017

When reached by ABC News , Campos said he was fine. "I think we need to recognise the position that these officers hold", Mr Hickey said. After informing police, Mr Campos remained in the vicinity, helping to evacuate rooms on the same floor before being ordered to leave himself.

Recognize the need for gun law reform

October 07, 2017

Police found 23 guns in Stephen Paddock's hotel room including semi-automatic rifles and hundreds of rounds of ammunition. The NRA's statement still claims banning firearms won't stop mass shootings but says "devices created to allow semi-automatic rifles to function like fully-automatic rifles should be subject to additional regulations".

Bigg Boss 11: Zubair Khan in legal trouble, know why

October 07, 2017

Salman Khan , the host of the show, will take up all these issues today in the Weekend Ka Vaar segment. Zubair also claims to have two children with Qudsia, from whom he has been estranged for years. Apart from this, Bigg Boss opened jail for the inmate and asked housemates to nominate three individuals they think to deserve the harsh punishment that the jail has to offer.

2 killed, 6 others injured in Fort Jackson formation accident

October 07, 2017

Army Training Center and Fort Jackson Commander Maj. Gen. Pete Johnson , U.S. Army Training Center and Fort Jackson Commander, in a statement. I appreciate the outpouring of support. Rep. Joe Wilson tweeted his condolences and well-wishes to those killed and injured. Two soldiers are dead and six are injured following a crash on Fort Jackson late Friday afternoon.

Cops, troopers to deploy to Puerto Rico

October 07, 2017

Gov. Karyn Polito said in a statement. The six-week deployment includes state and local police officers, divided into three separate two-week rotations. In addition, state police are sending 13 cruisers to the island for the entire six-week operation. "The deployment of these law enforcement officers from MA will provide the citizens of Puerto Rico an added sense of security during recovery efforts", said Lt.

Google to use balloons to supply Puerto Rico with a mobile service

October 07, 2017

Eight-three percent of the island's cellular sites remain out of commission, making communication on and off the island hard, according to the agency. Tesla is now working on "the world's biggest" lithium ion battery to help with power supply in South Australia . Project Loon works by relaying a signal beamed from a telecom partner on the ground through its network of balloons floating around 65,000 feet in the air, and then sending that signal down to people with cellphones.

Several people injured after auto mounts pavement outside London's National History Museum

October 07, 2017

Scotland Yard said a number of people have been injured in South Kensington and a man has been arrested. Police said ambulances were on the scene. Police tweeted a "number of people" were hurt but gave no further detail. Lesley Carter wrote: "Recommend steering clear of the NaturalHistoryMuseum - Police incident - man has mounted the curb in a vehicle attempting to run people over".

Raikkonen joins the growing penalty list

October 07, 2017

When asked after qualifying if there had been an issue with his vehicle, Raikkonen said: "No, I just went off". "It was a mistake, and I paid quite a hefty price for it with the penalty and far from ideal preparation for qualifying, but that's how it goes".

Cambodian govt moves to dissolve opposition party

October 07, 2017

Garment workers have clashed with police in recent years and some unions representing disgruntled employees have joined opposition supporters protesting Hun Sen's government. "The worldwide community obligated itself to protect human rights and democracy in Cambodia when they signed the Paris Peace Accords", Robertson told Reuters , "but now they are looking the other way as that dream dies".

Giffords, Kelly Call for Action on Gun Control Following Vegas Shooting

October 07, 2017

Sen. Richard Durbin of IL, the Senate's No. 2 Democrat, pushed Congress to pass a universal background checks bill and "commonsense gun laws" to help prevent the next mass shooting. No votes are now scheduled for gun-related measures this week. Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and her husband Mark Kelly are calling on Congress to act now on gun control legislation.

Hurricane Nate could be in Gulf by Saturday

October 07, 2017

Right now, it's moving very quickly, racing along at 22 miles per hour to the north-northwest. Evacuation orders were issued for some coastal communities, including the Louisiana towns of Jean Lafitte and Grand Isle. As Hurricane Nate continues to move northwest across the Gulf of Mexico, tropical moisture associated with it will begin to flow into the area. Around three quarters of US Gulf of Mexico oil production was turned offline ahead of the hurricane's arrival.

Sexual Assaults Are Becoming More Violent

October 07, 2017

Nearly half, or 46% of people, were abused by someone they knew, while 30% were assaulted by a stranger. You can contact the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre 24-hour helpline on 1800-778888. Minister Charlie Flanagan said there needs to be a culture change when it comes to how people think about rape. Our therapists see the same thing. People need to be taught that non-consensual sex is always rape.

Jimmy kimmel defends NBC News, calls Trump a tornado of fake news

October 07, 2017

In response, Trump took to Twitter to refute the story and insist that it was another example of " fake news ". Tillerson gave a special televised address Wednesday in which he disputed the report and reaffirmed his support for Trump and his desire to remain in the administration, but when asked directly about the "moron" comment he dismissed the question as "nonsense" instead of directly denying it.

Ohio State hosts Maryland in Big Ten home opener: Buckeye Breakfast Gameday

October 07, 2017

While it is extremely hard to judge an offense against a team with far inferior talent, the Buckeyes do look to be trending in the right direction on that side of the ball. Their game with the Texas Longhorns was a 51-41 win and that against the Towson Tigers was a 63-17 win. The 2015 meeting brought the most exciting game between the two programs.

Kidnapped journalist found assassinated

October 07, 2017

The news outlets where Esqueda worked reported had reported his abduction from his home by gunmen on Thursday morning. "We have various lines of investigation in the case", Ojeda said Friday. On the same day, the PGJE published a statement from the San Luis Potosí State Ministerial Police on its Twitter profile saying that it had not carried out any police action against the photojournalist .

Nawaz Sharif meets AJK PM in London

October 07, 2017

Sharif, who left for London on August 30 on account of his wife's medical treatment, returned to the country on September 25 to face the Supreme Court-directed corruption cases against him. "We established this country and we will also preserve it", said the PPP leader. He said that the politics of Nawaz Sharif was only for commission and his due share in the projects.

Ivanka Could Run For President In 15 Years: Ivana Trump

October 07, 2017

She writes that, at their first meeting, Trump secured her and friends a table at a hot Manhattan restaurant, paid the check and chauffeured her back to her hotel in a giant Cadillac. But I like my freedom. And I can afford my lifestyle, ' she explained. "OK, why would I go and say bye-bye to Miami in the winter, bye-bye to Saint-Tropez in the summer and bye-bye to spring and fall in NY?" Trump had put out the idea herself during the campaign - when she notably backed her ex and said nice ...

Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi assumes command of Pak Navy

October 07, 2017

The President of Pakistan appointed Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi as Chief of the Naval Staff upon completion of tenure of service of Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah. The officer undertook initial training at Britannia Royal Naval College Dartmouth, UK. On commissioning, he won the coveted Sword of Honour from Pakistan Naval Academy.

Ukraine beat Kosovo in 2018 World Cup qualifier

October 07, 2017

The draw means Croatia are two points behind Iceland, who are top of the group and are level on points with Ukraine, but have a better goal difference. We spoke to the players, they are professionals, they know coach depends on results. The Croatian Football Association have announced that Zlatko Dalic has replaced Ante Cacic as manager of the Croatia national team.

Bus-van collision leaves 14 dead, 27 injured in Mastung

October 07, 2017

It has been learnt that some youngsters were in the minibus going to Bolan for a picnic. The rescue teams and locals reached the scene and shifted the bodies and injured to Civil Hospital in Quetta for autopsies and treatment. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi expressed deep grief over the loss of innocent lives in the unfortunate road accident. Around 9,000 road accidents are reported to the police every year since 2011, killing more than 4,500 people on average, according ...

Kellogg to acquire Chicago-based RXBAR in $600 million deal

October 07, 2017

Each bar packs 12 grams of protein and 210-220 calories coming from clean, whole food sources such as egg whites, dates, and nuts. Kellogg announced its acquisition of Chicago-based protein bar company RXBAR , marking the company's continued shift towards better-for-you food as new CEO Steven A.

Police begins probe of Mansarovar Park Murder

October 07, 2017

He said, "Crime scene indicates friendly entry, can not say the motive behind the murders now. We will put our entire force into working out this case", said Special Commissioner, Delhi Police, SBK Singh. After the incident was reported, officials from Delhi police rushed to the spot. Four family members and one guard were murdered. A team of forensic officials has lifted fingerprints from crime scene.

75-yr-old dead in flat for 45 days

October 07, 2017

According to the police, he is suspected to have died over a month back after an accidental fall suffering from fatal head injuries. He was alone in the flat, which has a central locking system, on the top floor of Sai Maruti Residency. "He seems to have stepped on a lizard and skidded while coming out of bathroom". Although, he was not answering calls, his wife Lakshmi and their daughters did not bother to ask anyone here to check on him.

Found no offences requiring NIA probe: Kerala tells SC on Hadiya case

October 07, 2017

Shafeen Jahan married Akhila Ashokan in December previous year after she converted to Islam and rechristened herself as Hadiya. "Investigation conducted so far by the Kerala police has not revealed any incident relating to commission of any Scheduled Offences to make a report to the Central Government under Section 6 of the National Investigation Agency Act, 2006", Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department, Subrata Biswas said in an affidavit filed in the Akhila aka Hadiya case.

Attempt to defame Kerala, says Kanam

October 07, 2017

After the verdict on the 2005 Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter case in October 2010, the apex court had restrained Amit Shah from entering Gujarat, Kanam said, adding that these facts are concealed by the BJP while making such statements against Kerala.

Turkey's Erdogan says Syria rebels in new Idlib operation

October 07, 2017

Turkey has been moving military equipment to its border with Syria since June 21. " Currently, the Free Syrian Army is conducting the operations, Turkish soldiers are not there yet ", Erdogan said. HTS has pledged to keep fighting Syrian government forces and their allies, casting doubt on the de-escalation agreement, but Ankara has worked to lure militants from it and two groups have defected from the alliance.

Watch Miley Cyrus's Breathtaking Cover of Tom Petty's "Wildflowers"

October 07, 2017

Petty passed away suddenly on Monday at age 66 after being found unconscious and in cardiac arrest at his home on Sunday. Miley has been co-hosting the Tonight Show alongside Fallon for a week to promote her new album, Younger Now . It was none other than her dad, Billy Ray Cyrus , whose cover of Don Von Tress' "Achy-Breaky Heart" rocketed him to stardom in 1992. On Monday, Sheryl Crow dedicated her concert at the espnW Women + Sports Summit to the rocker, and Coldplay brought out R.E.M.

EPA chief: Say goodbye to federal Clean Power Plan

October 07, 2017

In the 43-page document, the EPA said the Clean Power Plan (CPP) introduced by former President Barack Obama in 2015 was illegal. The CPP was created to lower carbon emissions from existing USA power plants by 2030 to 32 percent below 2005 levels.

USA men's national team World Cup qualifying scenarios

October 07, 2017

Then his cross found Jozy Altidore's right foot like an arrow striking a bull's-eye, leading to a two-goal lead in the 19th minute. Less than a month has passed since Christian Pulisic's 19th birthday, but his status as the US national team's talisman has been solidified for quite some time .

PIA to discontinue flights to USA due to financial losses

October 07, 2017

According to the officials, PIA had been incurring losses of up to Rs 1.25 billion annually due to its USA operations - a concern which prompted the management to discontinue the flights, Geo News reported. Some politicians holding dual citizenship, top government officials and pilots exerted "pressure" on the airline not to stop its USA flight operations.

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