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Artsakh Ministry of Defense Refutes Azerbaijani Report About Drone Attack

Июля 26, 2017

Babakishiyev was taken to a hospital and his life is out of danger. "The situation on the front line remains relatively calm, but the Azerbaijani agitprop continues to work in its style, trying to spread misinformation and mislead both its own population and the global community", the Artsakh defense ministry noted.

Saffie Roussos: Funeral of youngest victim of Manchester bombing

Июля 26, 2017

Beautiful Saffie was killed, along with 21 others, by a suicide bomber who detonated a home-made explosive at Manchester Arena as crowds left a concert by American singer Ariana Grande on May 22. Saffie's father, Andrew, 43, nodded to his son, Xander, 10, hugged by his step-sister Ashlee Bromwich, 23, and his wife, who replied with a weak smile.

US Muslims See Friendly Neighbors, But Foe in White House

Июля 26, 2017

Jews, who are more likely to marry outside their group, are also more accepted in America than Muslims. Forty-four percent of Muslims eligible to vote cast ballots in last year's presidential election, compared to 37 percent in 2007. But proportionally more American Jews identify as liberal than do American Muslims. The study uncovered a significant gender gap in the way Muslim-American men and women perceive discrimination and the country's direction.

This Creepy Clown Motel in Nevada Is up for Sale

Июля 26, 2017

Maybe it's because numerous rooms feature clown dolls dangling over the bed, just the flawless vision for when you wake in the middle of the night in a unusual motel room. If you're interested in buying this unusual historic site, there is just one condition: You must preserve Perchetti's clown collection. "Oh, I'm going to miss the clowns", Perchetti told KLAS-TV.

Israel removes Al-Aqsa metal detectors, Palestinians reject new measures

Июля 26, 2017

In a face-saving compromise, Israel's security Cabinet announced that in place of the metal detectors, it would employ nonintrusive "advanced technologies", reportedly smart cameras that can detect hidden objects. Israel responded by closing the site to search for weapons for two days and then installing metal detectors and more recently cameras. "All new Israeli measures put in place since (July 14) must be removed so things can go back to normal in Jerusalem and we can resume our work ...

Five people injured in attack in Switzerland, police say

Июля 26, 2017

The attack happened after 10:30 a.m. local time (4:30 a.m. ET) in the historic town of Schaffhausen near the country's northern border with Germany. Swiss police were searching Monday for a man who went on a rampage while armed with a chainsaw in an attack police said was not "a terrorist act".

The Senate Judiciary Committee has subpoenaed Paul Manafort to testify in public

Июля 26, 2017

Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley and Democratic Sen. Another is the Senate judiciary committee, which has sought testimony from Manafort and President Donald Trump's eldest son. Manafort has become a central figure, as investigators look into whether the Trump campaign colluded with Russian Federation in part because of Manafort's extensive pro-Russia connections.

Man sues California Lottery for not honoring winning $5M Scratcher

Июля 26, 2017

The teen's father, Ward Thomas, filed a lawsuit against the California Lottery Commission and the corporate owners of the Long Beach gas station that sold the ticket. It also states his son was not asked for an ID by the store, which means the store failed to verify his son's age before allowing him to get a ticket and that Benjamin was not informed any winnings would be invalidated.

Convicted pedophile priest Paul Shanley to be released from prison

Июля 26, 2017

Shanley, who was one of the central figures in Boston's clergy sex abuse scandal, was convicted in 2005 of two counts of rape of a child and two counts of indecent assault and battery on a child. But "people need to know this is a monster who is going to be let out of prison, and age and frailty don't mean anything", says the father of one alleged victim who claims his abuse by Shanley began at just 6 years old.

Trump dings Murkowski for no-vote on health care debate

Июля 26, 2017

Susan Collins of ME by voting against starting debate, forcing Vice President Mike Pence to break the 50-50 tie. Vice President Pence had to cast the tie-breaking vote when the GOP-controlled Senate deadlocked at 50-50 on the measure. We all recognize that we have much work to do to address the healthcare concerns in this country. But nine Republican senators ultimately voted against the unpopular Senate repeal and replace option, as its fate in the legislative process was clearly doomed.

Class suspensions for July 26 due to 'Gorio'

Июля 26, 2017

Tropical cyclone " Gorio " has intensified into a storm and slightly slowed down, spawning more rains over a large part of Luzon and Visayas that may last until the weekend, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration ( PAGASA ).

Congress files complaint against BJP MP for filming Lok Sabha proceedings

Июля 26, 2017

Amid the uproar, the Opposition also pressed for holding a discussion in the Lok Sabha on various incidents of lynching in the name of cow protection. These charges are absolutely incorrect. Leader of Opposition Ajay Singh said the BJP was accusing Scindia of doing something he had not done. He also offered to resign if the accusations against him were true.

Dundee's John Nelms misses out on SPFL board election

Июля 26, 2017

But Lord Nimmo Smith, who headed the probe, said Rangers should not be stripped of titles won between 2001 and 2010. Rangers managing director Stewart Robertson and Hamilton chairman Les Gray have joined the board of the Scottish Professional Football League.

Man jailed for battering girlfriend's son, five, to death for losing shoe

Июля 26, 2017

Authorities said Marvyn Iheanacho beat Alex Malcom, 5, so severely that he died. Witnesses said they had heard a male voice screaming about a lost shoe while a child fearfully apologised on the day sad incident occured. She then noticed her son was cold, turning blue and had stopped breathing, the Independent reported . Doctors at Lewisham Hospital tried to resuscitate Alex, but a CT scan showed he was suffering from severe brain swelling, and he was transferred to King's College Hospital.

Israel begins dismantling metal detectors at Al Aqsa gates

Июля 26, 2017

Jordan's ruling Hashemite dynasty, said to trace its ancestry back to Prophet Muhammad , draws much of its legitimacy from the role of protector of the site, which houses the Dome of the Rock and Al Aqsa mosques. The Israeli prime minister's office said the state security bodies had recommended replacing the metal detectors with "advanced technologies and other means".

Trump tweet: No transgender people will serve in US military

Июля 26, 2017

Military", Trump wrote in a series of Twitter posts . Transgender people already in the military have been able to serve openly and have access to insurance coverage for such procedures since previous year, under a policy announced by Ash Carter, Defense secretary under President Obama.

Settlers take over Hebron home, IOF force family out

Июля 26, 2017

The Beit Hamachpela in Hebron flies the Israeli flag after Jewish residents of Hebron retake the contested building, July 25, 2017. The decision was made after Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu , reportedly asked Defense Minister, Avigdor Lieberman, to clarify whether he has any intention to remove the settlers from Abu Rajab home.

OnePlus Confirms OnePlus 5 Emergency Call Issue Is Resolved

Июля 26, 2017

Since this 911 bug is a serious issue, which could also end up being life threatening, users are advised to immediately update their phones once the OTA update reaches them. If either of these conditions was not met, the issue could not be reproduced on such OnePlus 5 devices. "Starting last Friday, we rolled out a software update that resolved this issue".

Milford Man Charged With Attempted Murder

Июля 26, 2017

The woman told police she nearly blacked out before a second man in the home separated them, according to the report. On July 22, 2017, at approximately 7:45am Milford Police responded to a Milford residence on the report of a threatening with a knife.

Trump announces plans to bar transgender people from serving in US military

Июля 26, 2017

President Donald Trump says he will not allow transgender people to serve in the United States military. Our military must be focused on decisive and overwhelming. Before his USA election victory previous year he promsied to "fight for" LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) Americans. Military leaders also wanted to review how transgender troops are treated, if they're discriminated against or if they have had disciplinary problems, the officials said.

Taliban captures third district in Afghanistan in three days

Июля 26, 2017

The Afghan government accounted for 46 percent of violence against journalists in the first half of the year, limiting access to information and creating challenging conditions for the media, he added. The explosives, weighting 2,500 kilograms of ammonium nitrate, had skillfully been placed in 50 bags in the truck for suicide attacks in the capital, the intelligence agency said.

Chainsaw attack suspect was armed, but didn't resist arrest

Июля 26, 2017

The suspect, Franz Wrousis, who had evaded the police for 36 hours, was detained late Tuesday in Thalwil, near Zurich, after a tip from a resident who recognized him from images released by the authorities, said Ravi Landolt, a senior investigator for the regional police in Schaffhausen, where the attack took place.

'I Did Not Collude': Jared Kushner Strikes Back in Lengthy Prepared Statement

Июля 26, 2017

Trump has been dogged by allegations that his campaign aides worked with Russian Federation, which USA intelligence agencies have accused of interfering in the election. about his Russian interlocutors, Kushner is maintaining that he didn't read it carefully and was thus unaware about exactly who he would be meeting.

Trump Says That Transgender People Will Not Be Allowed in the Military

Июля 26, 2017

Tim Ryan tweeted just after the announcement, calling Trump's decision "a disgrace & an insult to countless courageous transgender servicemembers". President Trump took to Twitter on Wednesday to ban transgender people from the United States military, which is a major shift from current policy.

I-77 CLOSED: Multi-car crash will block northbound lanes for hours

Июля 26, 2017

The victim was treated at the scene and transported to the Hershey Medical Center where he later died from his injuries. The interstate is expected to remain closed until 2 p.m., according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation.

Eighth death linked to synthetic cannabis

Июля 26, 2017

A raid in Ranui last week saw nearly 50 bags (pictured) of synthetic cannabis seized, while a recent synthetic cannabis operation in Avondale resulted in 12 arrests. "Police are also concerned at the impact of synthetic cannabis in other communities in New Zealand". "We do not typically see many cases of severe health related issues arising from synthetic cannabis at Middlemore Hospital".

Authorities search for man who allegedly abducted baby

Июля 26, 2017

The baby is identified as Israel Lopez. Police say Alfredo is the father of Israel but has no parental rights at this time. The department states Alfredo is driving a black GMC with Arizona license plate number BVD 1716. According to the Department of Public Safety, Lopez also committed three counts of aggravated assault during the abduction. Authorities are asking you to call 911 immediately if you see this vehicle.

Texas law enforcement leaders call 'bathroom bill' unnecessary, harmful

Июля 26, 2017

Martinez has vocally opposed a bill requiring transgender Texans to use public restrooms according to their birth-certificate gender that's nearing passage in the Senate. Gov. Dan Patrick threatened to kill because the House declined to deliver on the "bathroom bill" or his sham property tax reform during the regular session".

Oldham house siege ends after 25 hours

Июля 26, 2017

Dozens of armed police swooped on the house after the man, named locally as Marc Schofield, 30, allegedly locked himself inside the property along with partner Lisa Hurley, 27, and her two children. " Officers are in attendance and are attempting to engage with the man at the scene ", a Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said. Police are ensuring the surrounding area is safe before allowing residents to return to their properties.

EU Commission Threatens Poland's Bloc Membership Over Judicial Reforms

Июля 26, 2017

The commission said that in particular, a proposed law that would lead to the dismissal or forced retirement of Supreme Court judges would "seriously aggravate the systemic threat to the rule of law". The government-backed bills, along with a law signed on Tuesday to give the justice minister authority to appoint and dismisses district and appeals court judges, sparked protests around Poland and drew criticism from overseas.

The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE:SCHW) EVP Sells 400 Shares of Stock

Июля 26, 2017

About 4.42 million shares traded. YorkBridge Wealth Partners LLC now owns 3,267 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $131,000 after buying an additional 287 shares during the period. Chandoha Marie A sold 8,903 shares worth $382,940. Engineers Gate Manager Lp accumulated 13,517 shares. Clark Bernard J. also sold $212,586 worth of Charles Schwab Corp (NYSE:SCHW) shares.

Duke of Edinburgh's final public engagement revealed

Июля 26, 2017

The Duke of Edinburgh, who hangs up his professional gloves at the age of 96, will bow out from royal duties following a Royal Marines' charity parade. The Queen has spent 49 days carrying out public engagements this year, William 43 days and Kate 37. "In taking this decision, the Duke has the full support of The Queen ".

Man Shot Dead By Police At Central Station

Июля 26, 2017

A critical incident investigation will examine the shooting, police say. A social media video of the incident appeared to show the man running out of the Eddy Avenue Florist surrounded by armed police. One witness said the man began to cut his own face during the dramatic standoff. "One of the policemen went inside the shop ... and as soon as a man was about to run, I saw the policeman shooting him", she said.

Malaysian tourism tax revised to RM10 flat rate

Июля 26, 2017

Nazri said that the decision on exempting locals and fixing a flat rate for foreigners was made after engaging all stakeholders - including tour operators, the Royal Malaysian Customs Department and state authorities. The tourism tax was gazetted on June 21, after it was passed by Parliament earlier this year. Hotel guests were originally expected to be charged between RM2.50 and RM20 for overnight stays depending on the hotel classification.

EU refugee quotas 'proportionate,' European Court of Justice is told

Июля 26, 2017

The two Eastern Euopean states - backed by neighbour Poland - had argued that the EU's 2015 scheme to have each member state host a certain number of refugees was unlawful. "We claim that the decision approved by the Council of Interior Ministers is at odds with the European Council's decision that the mandatory quotas will not be adopted", Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said about the lawsuit, as quoted by SITA.

Employment Tribunal Fees Ruled Illegal By Supreme Court In Blow To Government

Июля 26, 2017

Trade union Unison argued that fees prevented workers getting access to justice, adding that some would-be claimants would be deterred from bringing cases to tribunals because paying the fees would render any financial reward pointless. Calling the ruling "dramatic", Paul McFarlane, chair of the Employment Lawyers Association's legislative and policy committee and partner at Weightmans, explained: "Once fees are scrapped it is likely that there will be a significant rise in the number of ...

Al-Azhar to hold global conference on Jerusalem in September

Июля 26, 2017

A statement from the Waqf, the Islamic endowments organisation which administers the compound, said there should be "no entry into Al-Aqsa mosque until after an assessment bya Waqf technical committee and the return of the situation to how it was before the 14th of this month".

Armaan Malik's 'Barfani' song from Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer 'Babumoshai Bandookbaaz' out!

Июля 26, 2017

The song Barfani has been composed by Gaurav Dagaonkar and rendered by Armaan Malik. You wouldn't have seen Nawazuddin Siddiqui in this avatar yet. Now he's out to stretch that out with 'Babumoshai Bandookbaaz' . The National Award-winning actor was present on Tuesday at the trailer launch of the film with the cast and director of the movie.

Terror funding: NIA arrests seven separatist leaders

Июля 26, 2017

The NIA submitted before the court that the accused also have to be taken to various places for the goal of investigation. A special NIA court in Delhi on Tuesday granted the custody of second-rung separatists: Altaf Ahmad Shah, Ayaz Akbar Khandey, Raja Mehrajuddin Kalwal, Peer Saifullah, Aftab Hilali Shah, Nayeem Khan and Farooq Ahmad Dar.

The Justice League Movie Is Currently Battling Henry Cavill's Mustache

Июля 26, 2017

Henry Cavill may have found himself in a hairy situation while doing reshoots for " Justice League ". The actor can not shave his beard due to continuity issues with MI6 and he is supposed to sport a clean look when he dons his superhero suit.

Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Trump Disappointed in Sessions, and That Won't Go Away

Июля 26, 2017

The first to be destroyed in a dictatorship is the free press. Trump has made clear that Sessions must launch an investigation of Hillary Clinton if he wants to stay on as attorney general - which Sanders justified as proper. Trump and most of America feel the Russian Federation allegations are "a complete hoax", but the president is nevertheless attacked every day by the media, she continued.

Russia Lashes Out Over US Sanctions Legislation

Июля 26, 2017

Konstantin Kosachyov, chairman of the global affairs committee in Russia's upper parliament house, said the US legislation would do further harm to relations and called for a response that would be "painful" for the United States. However allegations that Russian Federation interfered with last year's USA presidential election, as well as concerns over Trump campaign associates' alleged ties to Russian Federation, have frustrated Moscow and killed off the possibility of better relations.

Seller: Prime Day prices misled customers

Июля 26, 2017

Jacobs tells Fox Business that he's been selling his product on Amazon LaunchPad with a suggested retail price of $9.99. A report by Fox Business suggests that Amazon may have jacked up its prices to make its Prime Day deals, and other specials, to mislead consumers.

Rabindranath Tagore's writings will not be removed from textbooks, says Prakash Javadekar

Июля 26, 2017

The Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar today set to rest the controversy about Rabindranath Tagore and Urdu by clarifying that government had no plan to remove the noted poet's name from the NCERT books and had no intention to disturb status of Urdu language as had been charged by Trinamul Congress MP Derek O'Brien and some others.

Sushma Swaraj: No proof 39 Indians missing in Iraq are dead

Июля 26, 2017

Rejecting the opposition's claim that she was trying to disturb the House, Sushma said, "Declaring anyone dead without proof is a sin and I won't commit a sin". In her speech in Lok Sabha, Swaraj said: "What happens when I declare someone dead and tomorrow they come and stand in front of me?" Punjab Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa said the External Affairs minister had "lost all credibility" by saying that the hostages were held in a Badush jail, which was reportedly razed by Islamic ...

US Complicates Seized Diplomatic Property Talks With New Sanctions - Ryabkov

Июля 26, 2017

The U.S. House of Representatives approved by a 419 to three vote on Tuesday a new version of a bill that would impose sweeping sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea, and limit President Donald Trump's ability to lift the restrictions on Moscow.

Four states move Supreme Court in support of right to privacy

Июля 26, 2017

Is there a fundamental right to privacy under the Indian Constitution? In his arguments, Venugopal submitted nobody can object to if the Supreme Court chose to expand the scope of Article 21 to include right to privacy but it was his duty to place relevant materials which did not support such a demand.

Senate Holds Health-Care Vote

Июля 26, 2017

Casting a tie-breaker vote , Vice President Mike Pence sided with the majority of the Republican leadership and voted to advance the motion to debate. Sen. John McCain returned to the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday afternoon to cast a critical vote in favor of health care legislation less than a week after undergoing surgery and revealing he has brain cancer .

The Terminator Creator James Cameron Plotting A Three-Film "Reinvention"

Июля 26, 2017

As he says himself in the same interview, can the franchise really have relevance now in a world that has nearly caught up to the science fiction of the first two movies? We live in a world of predator drones and surveillance and big data and emergent AI [artificial intelligence].

Cassie Sainsbury reportedly reaches plea deal with Colombian authorities

Июля 26, 2017

News Corp reports the deal will be made public on Wednesday, Colombian time. She is reportedly under pressure to "inform" in return for a reduced sentence. According to her original version of events, she had travelled to Colombia for work with a cleaning company. Despite her immediate family maintaining her innocence, Sainsbury's uncle, Neil Sainsbury told Channel Seven's Sunday Night he didn't believe her story.

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