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Father Of Afghan Robotics Teenager Killed In Herat attack

August 03, 2017

Witnesses said the site was packed with almost 300 worshipers at the time of the attack. It was the fifth attack on a Shiite place of worship this year, four of which have taken place in Herat province. The girls received a hero's welcome when they returned home and were honoured at a special reception by Afghan President Ashraf Ghani. Ten days after the celebration, Qaderyan's father was killed .

IT Head for Kenya's Electoral Body Was Strangled, Authorities Confirm #KenyaDecides

August 03, 2017

He oversaw the live transmission of election results, a contentious area that the opposition has said could be used to rig next Tuesday's presidential and parliamentary polls. Demonstrators from the Civil society group hold placards as they protest over the death of Chris Msando, a senior Kenyan election official who was found murdered in Nairobi, Kenya, August 1, 2017.

Taiwan fraud suspects deported to China from Indonesia: MOFA

August 03, 2017

In an update on the incident, the ministry cited information provided by Taiwan's representative office in Indonesia, saying that 18 Taiwanese were part of a total of 143 telecom fraud suspects deported to China from the Southeast Asian country, where they were recently arrested in an extensive crackdown.

Donald Trump: Refugees Are 'Bad' & Won't Work for 'Local Milk People'

August 03, 2017

The same newspaper in February broke the news of the anger with which Trump spoke to the leader of Australia, a close USA ally. "It makes me look so bad and I have only been here a week". A White House account of the Trump call released at the time said only that the two leaders had "emphasized the enduring strength and closeness of the US-Australia relationship".

Nationalists welcome Oireachtas Brexit report but unionists criticise Irish unity slant

August 03, 2017

Mark Daly, the Fianna Fáil Senator, urged both Dublin and London to prepare for the possibility of a vote for a united Ireland . "And it's clear from the 17 recommendations by the committee that a lot of work needs to be done in advance of a referendum".

Tendulkar, Mary Kom attend Rajya Sabha

August 03, 2017

Samajwadi Party MP Naresh Agarwal had on Tuesday questioned the absence of a few nominated members in Rajya Sabha. As on 31st March 2017, Sachin attended only 23 of the 348 days since his nomination while Rekha attended only 18 of the 348 days.

Waqar and Wasim to work together for Multan Sultans

August 03, 2017

The signing of the agreement of the event will take place in Karachi in the third week of August. Wasim made a decision to leave Islamabad United as a mentor after two seasons, that included winning the inaugural Pakistan Super League in 2016 with them.

Father of Afghan robotics girl killed in mosque attack

August 03, 2017

The robotics team caught the world's attention after twice being denied visas to enter the USA for a competition. Fourteen-year-old team captain Fatemah Qaderyan told the New York Times that the support of her parents was crucial to her success.

Trump Signs New Sanctions on N. Korea, Russia, Iran into Law

August 03, 2017

In one White House statement released after the signing, referred to as the "official signing statement ", the president called some of the provisions "clearly unconstitutional". It comes amid increasing tension between the United States and Russia, dating back to the last days of the Barack Obama administration, when the then President ordered the seizure of two Russian compounds in NY and Maryland in response to alleged election meddling by Moscow .

Pak govt website hacked, Indian national anthem posted

August 03, 2017

The official website display of a message "Official gateway to the Pakistan government" was later restored. In a major set back to Pakistan government, the official website of the country was found to be hacked by some anonymous users on Thursday around 2.45 pm.

Jared Kushner's company subpoenaed over connection to visa program

August 03, 2017

The EB-5 programme allows wealthy foreign investors to effectively buy USA immigration visas for themselves and their families by investing at least $500,000 (£378,000) in U.S. Kushner Companies came under fire in May after Kushner's sister Nicole Meyer, a principal at the company, mentioned her brother's service in the Trump administration during a pitch to investors in Beijing.

AG Mills joins lawsuit to challenge EPA over smog rules

August 03, 2017

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt announced in June he was extending deadlines by at least a year for compliance with the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards. Pruitt in June said that there was "insufficient information" to make the designations and that he would postpone the deadline for doing so until October 1, 2018.

Will resolve Doklam issue through talks, not war: Sushma Swaraj in RS

August 03, 2017

After an increase in numbers of Indian fishermen crossing the worldwide maritime boundary line (IMBL) for fishing which further lead to their arrest and seizure of fishing vessels by the Sri Lankan navy, Swaraj had in March 2017 said that India is taking up the issue of fishermen with the Sri Lankan government through diplomatic channels.

Starting in September, Americans will be banned from traveling to North Korea

August 03, 2017

Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, an important member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, said a military response to Pyongyang's weapons program is "inevitable if North Korea continues". Despite pressure from the worldwide community, Pyongyang has made no secret of its nuclear ambitions. "The Trump administration is still scrambling to find a policy on North Korea".

New £5 coin unveiled to mark Prince Philip's retirement from royal duties

August 03, 2017

In a major goof-up, British newspaper the Daily Telegraph accidentally published a pre-written report on Wednesday announcing the death of Prince Philip. As "three cheers" reverberated around Buckingham Palace's rain-sodden courtyard, they, too, stood in awe and admiration of the indefatigable nonagenarian as the Duke of Edinburgh completed his final official duty before retiring from public life.

US Tells North Korea It Is Not An Enemy

August 03, 2017

On Monday, President Donald Trump uttered assurances during the start of his Cabinet meeting that the threat from North Korea will be taken care of. "We do not seek a regime change". In a notice posted to the federal register , the State Department said beginning September 1 US passports will be invalid for travel to or within North Korea , with rare exceptions possibly granted to journalists and aid workers.

101 arrested as Iranian people-smuggling ring smashed

August 03, 2017

Spanish police arrested 14 members of the gang in Malaga, while the leader of the crime syndicate was detained at Heathrow Airport by the Metropolitan Police as he tried to catch a flight to Brazil to evade capture. They also seized dozens of real passports, computers, printers, more than 400 blank ID cards - as well as guns, cash, and "a high-end vehicle". The investigation was launched one year ago, after seven Iranians were caught trying to catch a flight from Hamburg, Germany, to the ...

Impossible Foods secures $75m of funding for meatless burgers

August 03, 2017

The company completed a study previous year it plans to present, along with additional data, to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration this month. Thus far, the company is known primarily for its " Impossible Burger ", a plant-based hamburger patty that has garnered unprecedented attention from culinary professionals and food writers.

3 killed in wrong-way crash near Corsicana

August 03, 2017

Wednesday. DPS said a Ford Explorer was traveling south on the northbound side and struck a Nissan Rogue head-on. The initial crash triggered a series of crashes involving a silver Toyota Avalon, which rear-ended the Nissan, a Lexus LX470 and a Toyota Highlander, according to authorities.

Tesla diffusera en direct la remise des premières Model 3 demain

August 03, 2017

Ce sont d'ailleurs deux versions de la Model 3 qui pourront désormais être commandées. Le constructeur américain de voitures électriques haut de gamme devait livrer vendredi les premiers exemplaires de son très attendu modèle, moins cher que les autres véhicules de la marque, et qui devrait lui permettre d'accéder au marché grand public.

Bihar: Three thrashed on suspicion of carrying beef in truck

August 03, 2017

The three men, who were rescued by the police from the mob, were later taken into custody. The driver of the truck, however, told the police that it was buffalo meat that was being transported, The Hindu reported . Locals claimed illegal slaughterhouses had been running in the area and they had information that beef was being smuggled from Ranisagar village near Buxar for the last many days.

Tillerson says he will hold weekend talks with Russia's Lavrov in Manila

August 03, 2017

Tillerson also reiterated that the United States seeks neither a "regime change" nor "collapse of the regime" in the DPRK. At the same time, he stressed that Washington doesn't blame Beijing for North Korea's behavior, while reinforcing Trump's point that the US wants greater Chinese determination on the matter.

Woman branded witch beaten to death in Uttar Pradesh

August 03, 2017

The victim was identified as Maan Devi . The incidents have mostly been reported from villages or slum-areas. The accused men thought she had ventured into their neighbourhood to cut the hair of women in the village. The woman was rushed to the Agra hospital where she was released after first aid but later died on her way to home. Echoing a similar version, other family members have also said Devi was mistaken by the mob.

Search for Fort Worth woman missing in Grand Canyon

August 03, 2017

Beadle was hiking to the Phantom Ranch/Bright Angel Campground area, where she had reservations for Tuesday, but she did not arrive. Anyone who may have seen or talked to Beadle should call the park at 1-888-653-0009. "Somewhere along the trail, she made a wrong turn and got lost.", Scott says. Search and rescue was notified and I was contacted first thing [Wednesday] morning.

Gunmen kidnap Ikeja LG clerk

August 03, 2017

Sources said that the LG council clerk was kidnapped at the wee hours of today whilst on his way to work. According to him, Omotayo's kidnappers have contacted the council's Head of Administration, Mrs. TheNewsGuru.com reports that Omotayo was whisked away by his kidnappers at Imota, Ikorodu, on Wednesday on his way to work. The Lagos State Police spokesperson, ASP Olarinde Famous-Cole, said that the incident was reported to police in the area, adding that investigation was ongoing on ...

Analysts See $0.78 EPS for Procter & Gamble Co (PG)

August 03, 2017

It is down 37.43% since August 1, 2016 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 0.72% the S&P500. Interocean Capital Llc decreased Procter & Gamble (PG) stake by 18.91% reported in 2016Q4 SEC filing. Pathstone Family Office Ltd Com has invested 0.21% in Procter & Gamble Co (NYSE:PG). Enterprise Financial Serv Corporation has invested 0% of its portfolio in Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.

U.S. does not seek regime change in N. Korea: Tillerson

August 03, 2017

Thornton says the US expects a "general chorus of condemnation" of North Korea during the summit. North Korea has been pushing ahead with its nuclear and missile development despite the South's proposal for talks between military officials to ease tensions along the border.

Five charred to death in a house fire in Bhubaneswar

August 03, 2017

The deceased have been identified as Satpal's younger son Gagan Pal Singh (39), daughter-in-law Bhabana Singh (38), granddaughter Suhavi Singh (12), grandson Ruveer Singh (4) and housemaid Tanu Das (12). Sources said the fire started due to short-circuit in an air-conditioner and soon spread to the rest of the building. However, the fire has been doused; it is suspected that an electrical short circuit might have been the reason behind the fire mishap.

Goa by-elections: Congress declares candidates for August elections

August 03, 2017

Chodankar, attached to the core team of Rahul Gandhi to guide the affairs of NSUI will battle it out against Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar in Panjim, while Roy, son of Ponda MLA Ravi Naik, will face Health Minister Vishwajit Rane in Valpoi.

Local police slam Trump's comments on making arrests

August 03, 2017

Long Island has been the focus of MS-13 violence in recent months, with 17 murders by members of the gang in the area since January 1, 2016, according to police officials. On Monday, White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said she believed Trump was making a joke at the time. "If any of my police officers think that's it's a green light to mistreat the public, they will find themselves unemployed".

South Jersey Industries, Inc. (SJI) Receives Average Recommendation of "Hold" from Analysts

August 03, 2017

The stock increased 0.80% or $0.27 during the last trading session, reaching $34.22. 300757 shares were traded on South Jersey Industries, Inc .'s last session. "(SJI) This Quarter" was first published by BNB Daily and is owned by of BNB Daily. Reaves W H And invested 0.43% in South Jersey Industries Inc (NYSE:SJI).

Kremlin say USA political will needed to fix ties

August 03, 2017

The decision to expel staff was made on Friday, but Mr Putin has now confirmed the number who must go by 1 September. That partly reflects the fact that Russian Federation has relatively few ways of hurting the United States, whose economy is around 14 times larger than Russia's .

Palestinians Say Israel Pressuring Them To Resume Security Coordination

August 03, 2017

Israeli forces on Wednesday detained Palestinian inspectors who were working out of an office in South Hebron, shut down their office and confiscated documents. Meanwhile, Palestinian leaders, including Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas are avoiding entering Israel, or even leaving the West Bank, to avoid coordinating their movements with Israel.

Sheriff: Mom, 2 kids captive in Virginia home for 2 years

August 03, 2017

Carey told CBS6. Deputies said they were making a welfare check Saturday at a home located in the 3600 block of Mine Road in Fredericksburg. When deputies arrived at the residence, Carey said they were met by a man described as "reluctant" to engage with them.

World Bank allows India to construct controversial dams on Pakistani waters

August 03, 2017

In its statement, the World Bank described as "erroneous" reporting from some of the media outlets on the outcomes of the Indus Waters Treaty meetings. With the disputes arising between India and Pakistan, Islamabad asked the World Bank to set up a Court of Arbitration (Inter governmental organisation located in Netherlands).

Apex Court Denies To Stay EC's Notification For NOTA In RS Polls

August 03, 2017

Earlier on Wednesday, the ruling BJP govt had also approached the Election Commission seeking removal of the None Of The Above (NOTA) option in the upcoming Rajya Sabha election in Gujarat , a day after the Congress made a similar demand.

Mahdani case: SC comes down heavily on Karnataka govt

August 03, 2017

It includes the salary and travel expenses of a 19-member police team headed by an assistant commissioner.Pinarayi Vijayan, in a statement issued after meeting a PDP delegation, said he doubted the police direction was aimed at preventing Madhani's visit.

Rahul Gandhi to Survey Floods in Assam's Lakhimpur District

August 03, 2017

Rahul who is likely to arrive in the State on August 4 will tour flood-hit areas of Dhanera and Thara in Banaskantha. Rahul's visit comes even as his party MLAs are confined to a resort in Bengaluru ahead of the Rajya Sabha polls fearing defections within the party.Solanki said that he was supposed to go to Bengaluru on August 3 but had to defer his programme owing to Rahul's impending visit.

South African hostage released

August 03, 2017

Johan Gustafsson, a 42-year-old Swede, was released in June while a Dutchman, Sjaak Rijke, was freed during a raid in 2015. McGown had been abducted in November 2011 at a hostel in Timbuktu together with recently released Swedish national Johan Gustaffsson.

Trump admin 'reviewing options' after Vladimir Putin orders embassy cuts

August 03, 2017

An embassy spokeswoman said: "In line with the Russian government notification, the US Mission to Russia was supposed to have access to our dacha until noon on August 1". "We have no further comment at this time". The vast majority of the more than 1,000 employees at the various United States diplomatic missions in Russian Federation, including the embassy in Moscow and consulates in St.

Diane Black announces run for governor

August 03, 2017

Truth is truth. God is God and a life Is a life", she says. Black now chairs the House Budget Committee and formerly served as a state lawmaker. "I fought to pass Tennessee's most important pro-life law ever, and I fought to cut wasteful spending", she said.

2 men charged in shootout involving La Crescent officers

August 03, 2017

According to the complaint, on July 31 La Crescent police stopped a vehicle on Highway 16 near Miller's Corner for speeding. The probable cause statement said that as Officer Ryan Quanrud approached the vehicle, Helfrich, the driver, leaned over and shot at the officer.

United States not seeking regime change in North Korea - Rex Tillerson

August 03, 2017

According to internal State Department emails obtained by the Washington Post , Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has ordered the department to redefine its stated mission. The remarks do not signal a change in USA policy, which does not seek to remove North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who has defied the United States and other world powers by pursuing nuclear weapons.

Senate Health Committee To Hold Hearings On Health Care In September

August 03, 2017

Health care protests have taken place inside and outside the Capitol for weeks. Alexander and Murray said committee staffers will begin preparing this week to "hear from state insurance commissioners, patients, governors, health care experts and insurance companies".

USA successfully tests ICBM: Watch missile soar through the sky

August 03, 2017

In response to the Friday launch by Pyongyang, President Donald Trump warned Friday "the United States will take all necessary steps to ensure the security of the American homeland and protect our allies in the region". Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday described North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as a "fool" and a "son of a bitch", just days before Manila hosts an global meeting certain to address Pyongyang's long-range missile tests.

Trump calls White House 'real dump'

August 03, 2017

A White House spokesperson later denied to the publication that the statement was said. Golf .com noted the president is "often at his most unguarded among the people who pay for their proximity to him". The president's previous residence, a gold-adorned, three-floor, Manhattan penthouse valued at about $100 million, is still far off the market-value of the White House, which boasts 132 rooms and 32 bedrooms and is worth nearly $400 million, according to Market Watch.

Kremlin says no countermeasures following new United States sanctions bill

August 03, 2017

According to Medvedev, the American establishment was able to achieve the signing of the President of the United States Donald trump of the law on toughening sanctions against Russian Federation, which speaks of the impotence of the current administration.

Former Nagaland Chief Minister Shurhozelie Liezietsu Wins Assembly By-Election

August 03, 2017

Liezietsu, whose Democratic Alliance of Nagaland-led government was dismissed on July 19 after failing to prove his majority in the assembly, defeated his rival Independent candidate Kekhrielhoulie Yhome by 3,470 votes. It contented that excluding the 20 expelled and 12 suspended NPF MLAs, the NPF party effectively has ten MLAs still within its fold. Noting that the NPF as a political party has the power to condone the action of the NPF legislators, who have defied the party whip, they said, ...

Re-elected Iran President Rouhani vows to end the country's isolation, condemns US

August 03, 2017

In his endorsement letter, Ayatollah Khamenei urged the president to stand against excessive demands of the arrogant states. "We will never accept isolation", Rouhani told a packed audience of Iranian political and military officials in Tehran.

IRCTC announced Pay On Delivery Scheme for Tatkal tickets

August 03, 2017

With the new pay-on-delivery option, users will be required to pay only when the tickets are successfully booked, eliminating the risk of money getting debited and errors occurring in ticket issuing, a problem often faced with the current model.

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