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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.

Rain chances will increase through the weekend

October 09, 2017

MONDAY: Rather cloudy and humid; rain with Tropical Rainstorm Nate may cause isolated flooding. Monday: Mostly cloudy with a scattered shower or two for much of the day. The most likely time frame for that rainfall would be during the afternoon and into the evening on Monday . Overnight lows will be in the 60s. It will be dry and warmer than normal with highs in the mid 70s inland, upper 60s to lower 70s at the shore where low clouds may linger most of the day.

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

October 09, 2017

He went on to outline why the public should be concerned about the possibility of a conflict with North Korea, as Trump continues to direct his increasingly antagonistic rhetoric at Pyongyang. and Donald Trump should "take the lead" in rolling back "nuclear doctrines of aggressive nature such as "preemptive strike". North Korea will celebrate the founding of its ruling Workers' Party of Korea on Tuesday, and the allies have been predicting some sort of provocation from the communist state, ...

Off-duty police officer in critical condition after crash

October 09, 2017

State police said Interstate 95 South has been reopened after being completely closed due to a serious accident Sunday morning. New Hampshire State Police said witnesses saw a black 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300 driven by 18-year-old Michael Ricci of Burlington, Mass.

Lockyer Valley Man to Face Court Charged with Murder

October 09, 2017

The Lockyer Valley man will appear in a Brisbane court today. It is believed that the German backpacker and a friend were trying to cross the road on Petrie Terrace, Milton when the incident happened. Another woman, believed to be in the auto at the time of the attack, refused to comment but is cooperating with police. As he has been charged with murder, Saxon was unable to apply for bail when he came before Brisbane Magistrates Court on Monday.

The ball's in your court, May tells European Union leaders

October 09, 2017

European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker has said it will take miracles for the necessary progress to have been met before the summit, whilst the European Parliament made its voice heard with a non-binding motion saying that more needed to be done.

Russian Federation considering USA media restrictions as retaliation

October 09, 2017

Last week, media reported that the US Senate Intelligence Committee asked senior managers from Facebook, Google and Twitter to testify in front of the US Congress at a public hearing scheduled for October as part of the probe into Russia's alleged attempts to use social media to influence the November 2016 election, a claim repeatedly denounced by Russian officials.

Thousands of migrants found trapped amid Libya fighting

October 09, 2017

The fighting was reportedly triggered by Italy pledging support to one of the groups. His force said Friday it had driven a rival militia - led by the head of a former people smuggling network - out of the city after three weeks of fighting.

Sturgeon vows to help European Union citizens stay in Scotland after Brexit

October 09, 2017

Sturgeon promised that if the UK Government decides to charge for that status, Scotland's devolved public bodies will meet the costs. Ms Sturgeon said the UK Government's failure to offer European Union nationals an unequivocal guarantee of their right to stay after Brexit was "morally indefensible" and "economically short-sighted".

Trump administration releases hard-line immigration principles, threatening deal on 'dreamers'

October 09, 2017

The demand is included in a list of legislative priorities for tougher immigration enforcement that Trump and his advisers were set to release on Sunday as they seek to establish their bargaining position in expected congressional negotiations later this year about the Dreamers, who were brought to the United States as small children and often have few ties to the countries of their birth.

Woman found dead, police negotiate with man on roof

October 09, 2017

The man is now on the awning of a balcony on the 26th floor of the apartment block on Brown Street and the street has been cordoned off by police, with traffic diverted. There are a number of businesses and residential apartments along the street, which runs between the Pacific Highway and Railway Street in the Chatswood central business district.

Cargo vessel Islay Trader runs aground off Kent coast at Margate

October 09, 2017

Dover Coastguard received reports that The Islay Trader , a 75-metre vessel, had dragged anchor and run aground shortly after 3am on Sunday. 'There is no risk to life and the six crew remain on board, ' a UK Coastguard spokeswoman said. The Gormley statue is one of three loaned by the artist to the Folkestone Triennial arts festival from his Another Time series of 100 solid cast-iron figures which have been exhibited around the world.

Mutual of America Capital Management LLC Decreases Holdings in CarMax Inc (KMX)

October 09, 2017

Barr E S & Co increased Carmax Inc ( KMX ) stake by 3.26% reported in 2017Q2 SEC filing. Equities research analysts forecast that CarMax will post $3.81 earnings per share for the current year. 09/07/2016 - CarMax Inc had its "neutral" rating reiterated by analysts at Robert W. Baird. The stock of CarMax, Inc (NYSE:KMX) earned "Positive" rating by Susquehanna on Friday, April 7.

Trump still sees 'military options' for dealing with North Korea: aide

October 09, 2017

He lamented that agreements had been forged and "massive amounts of money paid" in an effort to halt Pyongyang's missile research and development programme. military leaders last week that the setting was the " calm before the storm ", another remark which he has not shed light on. The president and his Korean counterpart, Kim Jong-un, have been exchanging insults and threats over the past few months.

China Open: Nadal beats Kyrgios to take sixth title of the season

October 09, 2017

A wrong call by a line judge during Nick Kyrgios' match against Rafael Nadal in the China Open final, saw the Australian lose his composure throughout the match. Goffin claims Japan Open Belgium's David Goffin beat Adrian Mannarino of France in straight sets to win the Japan Open, his second victory in consecutive weeks.

Missing New Jersey woman found dead in Toms River

October 09, 2017

Hesse had been reported missing by her concerned husband on Thursday. There were no signs of foul play in the death of Martha Hesse, according to a statement from Toms River police. Police said an autopsy will be completed to determine the cause of death. Stocco says that police investigators followed up on numerous tips and potential sightings of Hesse that came in from the community and social media users.

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