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Stoltenberg says North Atlantic Treaty Organisation does not want new Cold War

October 09, 2017

In response to Russia's military deployment near Europe's eastern borders, the secretary-general said North Atlantic Treaty Organisation was concerned about military build-ups close to its members. At the same time he found it hard to comment on why the 29-member alliance had increased jets patrols in the Black Sea. Romanian and Bulgarian pilots have conducted air exercises in the Black Sea in recent months, created to reassure North Atlantic Treaty Organisation members after Russia's ...

Britain is 'preparing a battle plan for war with North Korea'

October 09, 2017

The UK has secretly started drawing up plans for war with North Korea, the Daily Mail has revealed. Under one scenario being planned by the British military is deploying HMS Queen Elizabeth, along with 12 F-35B fighter jets, to join USA warships off the Korean peninsula.

Indian Soldiers are killing 5-6 terrorist everyday Says Rajnath Singh

October 09, 2017

India had foiled Pakistan's design to export terror by neutralising infiltrators from across the border, said Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday. He said, I have not asked the troops stationed on the border to shoot the first bullet on Pakistan, but if they shoot first, then they have asked them to answer the countless bullets.

Missing baby found dead

October 09, 2017

CBS46 reports that the parents of Caliyah C. McNabb said she was fed and changed around 5 a.m. Saturday. They said, however, that the baby's father, Christopher McNabb, took off running when he found out the baby's body was discovered. The search grid was a two-mile radius. "I want my kid back, man". Jose spoke with family members outside the home Saturday. "So innocent", Tim Bell, Caliyah's grandfather, said.

Trump Defends Puerto Rico Response Again

October 09, 2017

The ball caps are $40, the medallions $45. I'm here and I sort of ask myself: "'how did I ever get here with the terrible, unfair publicity, ;" Trump said. However, the CT senator did praise the work being done by first responders, such as the Federal Emergency Management Administrator (FEMA). "He takes two weeks to visit a disaster zone where 3.5 million American citizens live".

Man Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting In San Fernando

October 09, 2017

LASD homicide detectives were assisting San Fernando police with an investigation into the officer-involved shooting, which occurred at an apartment building in the 100 block of Harding Avenue. Joe Mendoza of the LASD. "However that was not effective and the suspect was armed with a knife, and that's when the officer involved shooting occurred".

Las Vegas killer's girlfriend: I concerned about his mental stability

October 09, 2017

A Federal Bureau of Investigation official in Las Vegas, meanwhile, said no one has been taken into custody. "We will not stop until we have the truth". Campos, though wounded, alerted the hotel's dispatch, "which was absolutely critical to us knowing the location as well as advising the responding officers as they arrived on that 32nd floor", McMahill said.

Polish Catholics gather at border for controversial prayer event

October 09, 2017

They were commemorating the Battle of Lepanto-a great victory of minority Christian forces against an invading Islamic army. A worshipper holds a Polish national flag during a rosary prayer on the Baltic Sea beach in Gdansk, Poland, Saturday, Oct.

No sex, please, this is the census

October 09, 2017

Conservative Woman website co-editor Laura Perrins said: "This proposal is not only stupidly following an aggressive transgender agenda, it is potentially unsafe". However feminist campaigners, including Germaine Greer, slammed the plan. "Once you stop gathering information, that skews everything for women". British labor costs have been growing more strongly than previously announced, the country's statistics office said on Monday, adding to the case for a first interest rate hike by the ...

Las Vegas Police 'Confident That There Was Not Another Shooter'

October 09, 2017

She said: "He had a dark and twisted side". Police have studied Mr Paddock's computer, political affiliations, behaviours and finances, but Undersheriff McMahill said they had yet to uncover any clear motive for the attacks or any "potential radicalisation".

Trump's digital director used Facebook to reach individual voters

October 09, 2017

Parscale claims the Russian plot line is being pushed by liberal people - with the irony being that liberal-leaning platforms like Facebook and Twitter are the ones that helped conservatives win. "Different colors, the blues, different messages above". "I started making ads that showed the bridge crumbling", he said. Because I can find the 1,500 people in one town that care about infrastructure.

Tropical Depression #17 Forms over Eastern Atlantic

October 09, 2017

The system is now moving northwards at 3 miles per hour with maximum sustained winds of 35 miles per hour. Some locally-heavy rainfall is likely with another wave of scattered storms Monday night through Tuesday morning in particular. The next name on the list is Ophelia. Flash flood watch in effect for Marshall, Jackson, DeKalb, Blount, Etowah and Cherokee counties through Monday morning.

Irish Lotto blame 'trick of the light' for ball confusion

October 09, 2017

The Irish National Lottery said that it was an "illusion" and that it was caused by a "reflection of light". One of the winning balls in Saturday's Irish National Lottery appeared to change numbers due to a trick of the light, lottery chiefs have said.

Kyrgios sets up Beijing showdown with Nadal

October 09, 2017

Dimitrov battled back from a set down to take it to a deciding third set. The eighth seed never recovered from that setback as Nadal grasped total control of proceedings in the second set. The Australian also had awful first serve with under 50% of success, and that made it much easier for the 16-time Grand Slam Champion. Into the second and Kyrgios was even more erratic, hitting a string of backhand errors as Nadal sat back to watch the show.

Cyber attack protection as important as fighting terrorism, GCHQ director says

October 09, 2017

Fleming's comments come after major cyberattacks, including the WannaCry ransomware epidemic, high-profile data breaches and the cyberattack on the Parliament, all of which Fleming mentioned in his write-up. And in June, up to 90 email accounts were compromised during the cyber-attack on Parliament . Experts at the NCSC registered 1,131 incidents in the 12 months since the organisation began work in October 2016.

Two Major Fires in North Bay Hills Prompt Evacuations: Cal Fire

October 09, 2017

Evacuations were ordered along Porter Creek, Petrified Forest, Franz Valley and Mountain Home Ranch roads. "Can You break any resources loose?" unknown firefighter asking for help at 1:56 a.m. Downed trees were blocking parts of one rural road and fires were burning on both sides of Highway 12 as gusts reached up to 60 miles per hour. According to CalFire, a 200-acre fire near Atlas Peak in the hills above Napa led to the evacuation of hundreds of homes.

Tornado reported in NC mountains as Nate remnants hit

October 09, 2017

This was dash cam footage the storm in Caldwell County Sunday. Three of the buildings now are uninhabitable, he said. Downed trees and powerlines were reported near Jackson, North Carolina. A tornado warning was issued for Drexel, Rutherford College, Valdese, Icard, Hildebran, Lake Rhodhiss, Connelly Springs, Granite Falls and Longview prior to the tornado touching down, the alert said.

'Ten Rohingya children killed' as refugee boat fleeing Burma capsizes

October 09, 2017

The capsizing occurred near the Shah Porir Dwip in Bangladesh's southern coastal district of Cox's Bazar as the boat was moving toward Bangladesh late Sunday. A senior Bangladeshi minister said yesterday that the government would allow more Rohingya to cross the border. Dozens of refugees have fallen victim to the perilous journey to Bangladesh.

Rajoy says Spain will not be divided following vote

October 09, 2017

We have to talk about this", he said. But Rajoy assured Catalan leaders that there "is still time" to backtrack and avoid the imposition of direct rule from Madrid. Rajoy told El Pais newspaper on Saturday: "I don't rule out anything that is within the law ..." In Madrid, a small group of protesters rallying under the slogan "for the unity of Spain" appeared to be flashing fascist salutes in a procession led by a group aligning themselves with far-right party Falange Española‏ de las Jons, ...

J&K: One armyman killed in cross-fire with suspected militants

October 09, 2017

The officer received a bullet injury in his thigh during a late-night search operation in Drung village of the district. "An Army patrolling party came under fire last night in general area of Drang, Distt Budgam". The fire was returned. Rising Kashmir has learnt that Rajkumar was rushed to JVC Srinagar where doctors declared him " as brought dead ." . This was the second death of an army man in two days.

Baramulla terrorist attack: Jaish-e-Mohammed Operational Head Khalid killed in encounter

October 09, 2017

Inspector general of police (Kashmir range) Muneer Khan confirmed his identity. Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) Raj Kumar was killed in Drung village when security forces launched an operation shortly after Sunday midnight, police sources said.

Five people, including three Hazaras, killed in firing incident in Quetta

October 09, 2017

They said armed men riding two motorcycles sprayed bullets at their vehicle and fled the crime scene. The gunmen escaped unhurt after carrying out the attack, which appears to be an act of targeted killing, police officials added. Numbers of Hazara community members, who belong to Shia sect, have been killed in several bombings and gun attacks as over 1,400 such incidents occurred during last 15 years.

California, primer estado en declararse "santuario" de migrantes

October 09, 2017

La aprobación llegó en medio de una crisis de vivienda estatal y mientras que los defensores de los derechos de los inmigrantes en todo el estado reciben informes de propietarios que amenazan con denunciar a los inquilinos ante las autoridades inmigratorias.

'10 Trumps can't roll back n-deal's benefits'

October 09, 2017

The accord lifted an worldwide blockade on Iranian oil exports in return for United Nations inspections to ensure Iran's nuclear energy programme is only used for peaceful purposes. And yesterday Revolutionary Guard chief General Mohammad Ali Jafari said the USA had better move its network of bases in the Middle East out of the 1,200-mile range of Iran's ballistic missiles before it imposes new sanctions.

Two NH firefighters added to National Firefighter Memorial

October 09, 2017

On Sunday his name was added National Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Maryland. "They will not be forgotten", said Jan Garner, Frederick County Executive. "It gave me a better understanding of what firefighters do and the family they truly have and just hearing the stories of other families who have lost firefighter loved ones - it's just an incredible experience", said Lori Gustafson Lundgren, Eric's sister.

Optimistic Theresa May to call for flexibility from European Union in Brexit talks

October 09, 2017

On Wednesday, the plot unveiled after her centerpiece speech, projected to firm her leadership - was weighed down by mishaps. At her party's conference last week, her final speech was marred by a coughing fit and letters falling off the slogan on the set behind her.

MI judge awards alleged rapist joint child custody without consulting mother

October 09, 2017

A 21-year-old MI mother is left seeking protection after her alleged rapist was awarded parenting time and joint legal custody of her 8-year-old child after the county surveyed her about child support. There he allegedly kept them captive for two days in an empty house before finally releasing the 13-year-old in a park. The rape victim's lawyer, Rebecca Kiessling , is attempting to use the federal Rape Survivor Child Custody Act to stop Mirasolo from getting access to the little boy without ...

North Korean workers operating in closed, South-invested factory zone

October 09, 2017

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said last weekend that Washington was directly communicating with Pyongyang on its nuclear and missile programmes but that Pyongyang had shown no interest in dialogue. Though attention has been focused on Kim Yo Jong and North Korea's nuclear weapons, Madden said the reshuffle displays a great deal of attention to the North's economy, which has been expanding but could be hit hard by new and tougher sanctions the country is facing.

Police say man arrested after clinging to moving school bus

October 09, 2017

Baltimore County Police said Saturday the man tried to stop the bus Thursday after a bottle was allegedly thrown out of it, striking his vehicle. "Allegedly, a bottle of some sort was thrown out of the bus toward that vehicle". Police say they were able to apprehend and arrest Doran. Court documents show Doran faces multiple charges for disturbing the peace, disorderly conduct, obstructing a school bus driver, and malicious destruction of property.

Guess, who're the only two persons who could become Congress president?

October 09, 2017

He further said that for conducting an election 2 people are required and if there is no other candidate, then on what basis can the election take place. However, the Central Election Authority of Congress has made a decision to fix the date around October 10 for the beginning of the election for the post of party president.

North Korea: Kim Jong-Un Promotes Sister To Politburo

October 09, 2017

A range of senior North Korean officials attended the 20th anniversary celebrations in Pyongyang . Trump did not make clear to what he was referring, but his comments seemed to be a further suggestion that military action was on his mind.

House Judiciary Chair Says GOP Will 'Look At' Bump Stocks

October 09, 2017

Jeff Flake, a Republican from Arizona, was stunned by the audio he was hearing, the sounds of a gun popping at a concert in Las Vegas at a frequency he was nearly sure wasn't just coming from a semi-automatic weapon. "A lot of us are coming up to speed (on) just what this is", said House Speaker Paul Ryan. Current law already bans the purchase of fully automatic weapons manufactured after 1986.

A humanitarian switzerland, kidnapped in Darfur

October 09, 2017

The Sudanese government has been fighting the rebel Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM)/northern sector in South Kordofan and Blue Nile areas since 2011, where many rounds of peace talks held in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa failed to end the conflict.

Video allegedly shows Dolphins OL coach Chris Foerster doing cocaine

October 09, 2017

Foerster then proceeds to snort the first of three lines. "We were just made aware of the video and will have no comment at this time", a spokesman for the team stated. Foerster would not comment when ESPN reached out Sunday night. Foerster, who turns 56 on Thursday, has coached in the National Football League for 24 seasons, working for eight different franchises.

Manipur launches Intensified Mission Indradhanush

October 09, 2017

Under the plan, all states would conduct an intensified drive under the Mission for seven days from the seventh day of every month till January, 2018, Bhagat said. He said under the campaign, greater focus would be laid on urban areas. "All identified areas under Intensified Mission Indradhanush will be monitored by concerned nodal officers and emphasis will be given on integration of Intensified Mission Indradhanush sessions into routine immunization micro plans after completion of each round ...

Riaz pegs back Sri Lanka

October 09, 2017

Mohammad Abbas had Kaushal Silva caught behind for three before Riaz made his mark, bowling Dimuth Karunaratne for seven and then giving wicketkeeper Sarfraz Ahmed another catch to get rid of Sadeera Samarawickrama for 13. Paceman Lahiru Gamage took his first wicket in Test cricket when he bowled Shan Masood through the gate after the opener had made 16. Left-arm seamer Wahab Riaz struck three times in the last half hour to reduce Sri Lanka to 34/5 at stumps but the visitors will still be ...

Iran Threatens US Bases if New Sanctions Are Imposed

October 09, 2017

Jafari also said if the US enforces the new law for imposing new sanctions, Iran will consider the move as an abrogation of the 2015 nuclear deal and would increase its deterrence power, including its missile capability. Trump has until October 15 to recertify the deal. The anti-US parliamentary measure provides for a multimillion-dollar boost in spending on Tehran's missile program and IRGC's overseas operations.

South Korea develops non-lethal weapon to use against North Korea

October 09, 2017

The Kill Chain programme is created to detect, identify and intercept incoming missiles in the shortest possible time and operates in conjunction with the Korea Air and Missile Defence system for lower-tier defence against inbound missiles.

Truckers' strike from Monday

October 09, 2017

The decision to protest was taken as last minute negotiations with the government did not materialise, Harish Sabharwal, Additional Vice President (North) of the All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC), told News18.com. "We also support this", Calcutta Goods Transport Association's President Prabhat Kumar Mittal had said. "The government says there are options for transporters to register themselves under GST but there is no relaxation from it due to provisions in the rule", he said.

Vice President Pence leaves 49ers-Colts game after anthem protest

October 09, 2017

Colts players wore T-shirts drawing attention to equality and justice and stood with their arms locked during the anthem. But after seeing 49ers players kneeling during the anthem, Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence got up and left . But the Indianapolis Star noted that the photo appeared to be from 2014. Pence took to Twitter to share his reason for leaving the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana earlier, despite attending the National Football League game for his home team.

France overwhelm debutants New Caledonia 7-1

October 09, 2017

It was Les Bleus that dominated the first-half proceedings, as they raced out to a six-goal lead before the break. Living up to the expectations, Olumpique Lyonnais product Amine Gouiri didnt make any mistake in increasing the lead after receiving a well directed pass from Yacine Adli in the 19th minute.

Garcia stuns Halep for first premier title in Beijing

October 09, 2017

The 26-year-old was beaten by France's Caroline Garcia 6-4, 7-6 (7/3), a day after ousting Garbine Muguruza as the top-ranked woman by reaching the Beijing final. The French tennis star defeats Halep in a hard fought two-set victory. Another error from the Romanian signed the end of the match, giving Garcia the win with a 6-4, 7-6 (3) scoreline.

Ballot count begins for $1.6 billion roads bond

October 09, 2017

Justice says one of his top priorities is making sure WV workers are hired to do as numerous jobs as possible with hundreds of road projects planned. Justice says his plan will create tens of thousands of jobs, fix existing roads and build new roads - without any need to raise new taxes.

Iran nuclear negotiation team member jailed by Tehran court for 'spying'

October 09, 2017

Iran's judiciary spokesman on Sunday confirmed five-year jail sentence for an Iranian nuclear negotiator, Tasnim news agency reported. The spokesman, Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejeie, did not identify Dorri Esfahani's second nationality, but Iranian media have said that he has Iranian and Canadian citizenship.

Netherlands beat Belarus 3-1 in 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier

October 09, 2017

The Netherlands scored twice in the last 10 minutes to beat Belarus 3-1 on Saturday and keep alive extremely remote hopes of qualifying for the World Cup in Russian Federation. "You know that, if you win the match by a big margin, it's still possible. In the first half we did not have many opportunities". "They ( Sweden ) won't win 8-0".

Iraqi Forces Capture Islamic State's Last Stronghold In Northern Iraq

October 09, 2017

US -backed forces in Syria have recaptured about three-quarters of Raqqa, the ISIS headquarters, after about four months of fighting in the city. Mr Chlaihawi told Belgium's RTPF there were around 1,400 family members of foreign fighters of suspected Isis members, including children, being held near Mosul.

Mass. police officers head to Puerto Rico to assist with hurricane relief

October 09, 2017

Ruiz traveled to the island on September 9 to enjoy a cruise with relatives, but after returning to port, she was stuck there because of Hurricane Maria . A local group Memphis for Puerto Rico stayed busy Sunday, collecting donations that will be sent to Hurricane Maria victims. "I think they're going to be assisting them.

Long Island weather: Weekend starts sunny, rain expected Sunday

October 09, 2017

The Star Lake area has 60 percent chances of rain tonight . The chance for rain is 50 percent, and thunderstorms are possible after 2 p.m. After a dry couple of days, the chance of rain will return on Wednesday with scattered showers through Thursday .

Lewandowski breaks qualifying record as Poland reach the World Cup

October 09, 2017

Poland is the fifth European nation to qualify - after Belgium, Germany, England and Spain - with Russian Federation already sure of participating as tournament host. Slovakia won 3-0 at home to Malta but still needed Scotland to fail to win. However Slovenia coach Screcko Katanec subsequently put a spanner in the works by making an inspired substitution at half-time, bringing on striker Roman Bezjak, who scored a 20-minute brace to give the home side a 2-1 lead.

Police officer injured in auto accident, shooting in Miami Beach

October 09, 2017

Miami Beach police fatally shot a woman on Saturday evening after she drove her auto into an occupied vehicle, before hitting a police officer who responded to the crash. Police said they are investigating what precipitated the incident. Garcia then said the woman was not breathing when she was pulled out of the auto and that there was blood everywhere.

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