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Conor McGregor posts Instagram photos of sparring match

July 31, 2017

When tickets went on sale for that bout at the MGM Grand, they sold out in less than a minute, according to the Guardian . In fact, there are so many open seatsthat fans with enough room left on their credit cards can buy six tickets together in 162 different spots throughout the arena.

African Union troops ambushed in Somalia, official says 24 dead

July 31, 2017

They have also called for call for "adequate and predictable" funding to AMISOM, to enable the Mission capacitate the Somali National Security Forces (SNSF), to ready it for the transitioning of security responsibilities. Sunday's ambush was one of the deadliest attacks on Ugandan forces in recent years. Ali Nur, the deputy governor of Lower Shabelle region, said: "We have carried 23 dead AMISOM soldiers and a dead Somali soldier from the scene where al Shabaab ambushed AMISOM today".

Affordable Care Act has made 'America stronger,' Obama spokesman says

July 31, 2017

Senate leadership attempted to pass a "skinny" repeal to parts of the health law after earlier efforts to replace the law failed. President Donald Trump called on Senate Republicans to abolish the filibuster and allow bills to pass with a simple majority in a Friday morning tweet , saying the move is necessary to pass "great legislation".

Police find body of missing NC man

July 31, 2017

He faces a large variety of charges in Buncombe, Transylvania, Henderson, Yancey and McDowell counties. Three people are also accused of helping Stroupe hide from police. Wednesday. Bell said Phillip Stroupe II did not speak in court. The sheriff wouldn't go into details on how Thomas Bryson may have died. A man who was reported missing after a fugitive was apprehended driving his truck in McDowell County has been found dead in Buncombe County, authorities said late Sunday.

What is the Blue Whale Challenge?

July 31, 2017

Senior police officials said they have not found anything in the boy's mobile phone and his parents are unware if any such thing could be related to their child's death. These daily tasks start off easy - such as listening to certain genres of music, waking up at odd hours, watching a horror movie, among others, and then slowly escalate to carving out shapes on one's skin, self-mutilation and eventually suicide.

United Kingdom court blocks ex-general's bid to prosecute Blair

July 31, 2017

The High Court has rejected a bid by a former chief of staff of the Iraqi army to bring a private prosecution against Tony Blair over the Iraq War . As such a crime doesn't exist in England and Wales the case was ruled as having " no prospect " of succeeding, according to the BBC .

Coast Guard searching for swimmer who disapeared overnight

July 31, 2017

The search for a 24-year-old woman who went missing during a late night swim off Point Pleasant Beach has been suspended indefinitely, the U.S. Coast Guard said Monday morning. "It's been happening up and down the Jersey shore". The pair were both from Slovakia and were overwhelmed by "high surf conditions", Point Pleasant Beach police said.

Peabody Firefighter Killed in Cycling Accident

July 31, 2017

Boston 25 News learned Pimenta was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 25 years ago. The firefighters' union released a statement Sunday night confirming Pimenta's death. The department said Pimenta leaves behind a loving wife and two children. The driver of the vehicle did stay at the scene. He referred further questions to State Police.

Statement related Kashmir's accession to another country untrue: AJK PM

July 31, 2017

Declaring the report a conspiracy against the people of Kashmir and Pakistan , he said that Kashmiris support Pakistan . AJK's Prime Minister Raja Farooq Haider made his comments yesterday while addressing a joint press conference with Gilgit-Baltistan's chief minister.

Hurricane trackers eye Gulf system heading for Florida

July 31, 2017

A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for the west coast of Florida from the Anclote River southward to Englewood. The depression, which has sustained winds of 35 mph, is about 65 miles west-southwest of Tampa and is headed east at 8 mph.

Jeanne Moreau, French film icon, dies aged 89

July 31, 2017

Moreau is probably best known for her role in Francois Truffaut's 1962 new wave film Jules et Jim . Also a screenwriter and director, Moreau made over 130 films and continued to work into her 80s. Moreau picked up more than 20 awards, including an lifetime achievement Oscar in 1998, as well as awards from the Cannes Film Festival, BAFTA, the Venice Film Festival and the Cesar Awards.

Reince Priebus loses in power struggle against Anthony Scaramucci

July 31, 2017

BENNETT: Well, he tweeted. Trump announced Kelly's appointment on Twitter shortly before 5 p.m. and only afterward sent out another message thanking Priebus for his service. You know, the border is down 78 per cent. The loser of the power struggle is #Chief Of Staff #Reince Priebus , who after a public spat with the former Wall Street financier, will be replaced by retired Gen.

U.S. deploys bombers in response to N. Korean missile launch

July 31, 2017

The heads of the US and South Korean militaries also discussed "military response options" after North Korea's launch, the Pentagon said. The missile was launched on a heightened trajectory that limited the distance it travelled, but data collected by the United States showed it was theoretically capable of traveling at least 5,500 kilometres on a normal trajectory.

Ministers plan 'ambitious' mental health recruitment drive

July 31, 2017

These plans set out how some of that money will be spent - mostly on recruiting staff, with the main focus being on child and adolescent mental health services, therapists delivering talking therapies for adults and nurses working in crisis care.

Trump to sign Russian Federation sanctions bill: White House

July 31, 2017

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday confirmed that US diplomatic missions in Russia will be cut by 755 people, following a sanctions bill the US Congress passed last week. Putin mentioned space and energy as the main areas where Russian Federation and the United States have successfully pursued projects together. The US sanctions bill also included measures against Iran and North Korea and was passed over Russia's 2014 annexation of Crimea and its alleged interference in the 2016 ...

Irish War Cry favored to win today's Haskell Invitational (with latest odds)

July 31, 2017

The ever-evolving complexion of this year's 3-year-old male division ended up cycling back to one of its earlier standouts, as Brad Grady's Girvin moved in tandem with Grade 1 victor Practical Joke down the stretch, and then found another gear to catch determined multiple graded stakes victor McCraken at the wire and capture the 1 1/8-mile test on the Jersey Shore, which was held for the 50 time this year.

After Bad Break-Up, Nitish Kumar's Order Signals Trouble For Lalu Yadav

July 31, 2017

Yadav, who is attending the ongoing Monsoon Parliament session in New Delhi , termed the political development in Bihar "unfortunate". "He told me that what Nitish had done was his personal decision, and that he would never join hands with communal forces", Anwar said, praising Sharad for his stand.

Nashville mayor's son dies of apparent drug overdose

July 31, 2017

Max graduated from the University of Puget Sound in June. His father, Bruce Berry, is a professor of organizational studies at Vanderbilt University in Nashville. "They weren't great", his mom contributed. Max Barry "had a loving environment", Tennessee Court of Appeals Judge Richard Dinkins said Sunday. Metro Council Member Fabian Bedne said Barry went to an indistinguishable secondary school from his child, and saw him regularly.

Scary Tale! Ohio woman rescued after boa constrictor wrapped around her face

July 31, 2017

Firefighters were dispatched to help the woman. When the first responders reached the woman they found the snake wrapped around her neck and biting her nose. There are no updates regarding the status of her condition . "You're outside with a boa constrictor stuck to your face? ". Unable to force the serpent to let go, the emergency services are determined to head it off with a pocket knife , explained the fire chief in Sheffield Lake, Tim Card, in the Chronicle Telegram.

Heat wave to hit Western Washington this week

July 31, 2017

Laural McCoy, a forecaster at the Portland National Weather Service office, said temperatures will "flirt with" 100 degrees on Tuesday, climb to 105 degrees, then reach 106 degrees Thursday. "If you can avoid being outside, you should try to do that", he added. "Think about places you might be able to spend an afternoon or two, like going to a library or the movies or something like that", McCoy said.

AFP boss confident in airport security

July 31, 2017

The offences are not related to the alleged plane bomb plot. Mr Turnbull, speaking in Perth on Monday, described the alleged plot as a "very serious terrorist plot" and said "great police work and great intelligence" was involved to prevent it.

Trump Threatens to End Insurance Payments if No Healthcare Bill

July 31, 2017

US President Donald Trump has threatened to end government payments to health insurers if Congress does not pass a new health care bill, despite warning that repealing Obamacare would leave millions of Americans without health insurance . After the bill failed on Friday, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he would move to other legislative business in the upcoming week. The "skinny" repeal bill was defeated 49-51, falling just short of the 50 votes needed to advance it.

Singapore condemns North Korea's latest ballistic missile test

July 31, 2017

The exercises involved two USA bombers along with Japan's Mitsubishi F-2 fighters, Defence Minister Fumio Kishida said at a press conference. " North Korea remains the most urgent threat to regional stability", Gen. Mr. Kim said the test "is meant to send a grave warning to the U.S." and demonstrated the North's ability to launch "at any place and time", the official Korean Central News Agency ( KCNA ) said.

Iraqi Shi'ite Cleric Sadr Visits Saudi Arabia For Talks

July 31, 2017

Shortly after Mr Al Sadr's arrival in Jeddah on Sunday, he was met by the Saudi minister of state for Gulf affairs, Thamer Al Subhan. The meeting marked the first time the Iraqi official had visited Saudi Arabia in 11 years. Saudi Arabia reopened its embassy in Baghdad in 2015 following a 25-year break. Despite the visits, Saudi Arabia is concerned about Iran's influence in Iraq, particularly through the Shiite paramilitary force, known as the Hashed Al Shaabi, which has played a major ...

Australian football broadcasting legend Les Murray dies, aged 71

July 31, 2017

Widely known as Australia's "Mr Football " and the voice of the game within the country, Murray stepped down from his full-time role in 2014 but remained involved with SBS' coverage in a guest role. He received a Member of the Order of Australia for services to sports journalism in 2006 and, three years later, was given a lifetime achievement award by the Australian Sports Commission.

Marc Anthony destrozado con la muerte de su madre

July 31, 2017

En su cuenta oficial de Instagram , J.Lo evitó externarle su apoyo al padre de sus hijos Max y Emme y compartió una instantánea de su nueva colección de calzado, la cual precisó pronto estará a la venta. "Hoy, a las 12:10, mi héroe de familia, nuestra roca, nuestro protector e inspiración y ahora nuestro ángel , descansa para siempre ". Tras las críticas que recibió Jennifer López por su falta de sensibilidad ante la muerte de la madre de Marc Anthony , la cantante demostró ...

Multiple explosions, gunfire heard near Iraqi embassy in Kabul

July 31, 2017

The area has been cordoned off by security forces. Police confirmed at least one blast had taken place, but said they did not immediately have further information.

Senators Sani, Hunkuyi attacked in Kaduna

July 31, 2017

The Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has condemned the violence, in which two senators, Shehu Sani and Suleiman Hunkuyi, were targeted. It would be recalled that Sani has been attacked several times, developments he had traced to his face-off with the Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir el-Rufai.

New Hampshire Democrats, Republicans demand health care fix

July 31, 2017

The Republican Party's ongoing efforts to pass legislation to weaken the Affordable Care Act is expected to culminate in the famous Senate process known as vote-a-rama, in which senators can introduce an unlimited number of amendments - often for the goal of driving home a political point and forcing colleagues in the other party to cast uncomfortable votes.

Six inmates still on the loose after 12 escape from Alabama jail

July 31, 2017

Seven of them were captured and returned the jail. According to a Facebook post from the Walker County Sheriff's Office, 12 inmates originally broke free from the facility, though eight have already been caught by authorities. Six of the inmates have since been recaptured. Ethan Howard Pearl, 24, of Jasper who was jailed for resisting arrest, obstructing government operations, possession of drug paraphernalia, promoting prison contraband, and failure to appear.

Putin expels 755 U.S. diplomats from Russian Federation

July 31, 2017

An official in the White House wouldn't say whether Trump would sign it, saying only that they are reviewing the bill and that the administration supports sanctions against the three countries. Russian's Foreign Ministry on Friday ordered a reduction by September 1 in the number of US diplomats in Russia. "Not only are the Democrats to a man and woman against any form of improving ties because they are angry about Russia's election interference, but a lot of Republicans are concerned as ...

Putin passes law that will ban VPNs in Russian Federation

July 31, 2017

This weekend, news broke that Apple has removed most major VPN apps from the App Store in China to comply with regulations passed earlier this year that require VPN apps to be explicitly licensed by the Chinese government. Instead, he claims it is to prohibit access to illegal content. This move follows China's lead in also banning VPN services, as well as cracking down on live-streaming services, which happened this past summer, as reported by Tech Crunch .

Gainesville Police rejection of Trump's police comments goes viral

July 31, 2017

Trump made a speech before officers with the Suffolk County, New York, Police Department on Friday, in which he said law enforcement around the nation should not be "too nice" when dealing with handcuffed suspects. Suffolk County Police Department came under fire last November when its former chief James Burke was sentenced to almost four years in prison for beating a handcuffed man in an interrogation room.

Two arrested after body found in freezer in Campbell

July 31, 2017

Investigators believe the body is female. Bobovnyik said he expects the results of the autopsy to be known more quickly than usual because of the high-profile nature of this case. The Campbell homeowners who took the freezer into their possession say they have been friends with Novoa for five years and are "shocked". Layton was arrested the next day.

Georgia begins US-led military exercise a day before VP's visit

July 31, 2017

The US has sent some of its M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks and M2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicles across the Black Sea for the drills, which will last until August 12. The exercise will give Georgian forces a unique opportunity to learn from experience of other countries, the prime minister added. After the Russo-Georgian war of 2008, the tiny nation in the Caucasus lost the two regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia, where Russian Federation has stationed troops ever since.

Trump pushes out Priebus, names Kelly WH chief of staff

July 31, 2017

Reince Priebus quit as chief of staff Thursday because the internal discord at the White House had become "unsustainable" and because he felt President Donald Trump's treatment demeaning, several Priebus allies told The Washington Post on Friday.

State's sales tax holiday runs Friday

July 31, 2017

Several other states, including Alabama, have sales tax holidays. It also includes material to make school uniforms or other school clothing. Some items that will not be tax-free include furniture, cosmetics and watches. Peripheral devices include items such as a disk drive, memory module, CD drive, microphone, modem, motherboard, mouse, speakers, printer, scanner, sound card or video card.