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CM Pinarayi Vijayan convenes all-party meet

August 07, 2017

Pointing out everyone has politics, he said criminals should be considered only as criminals ignoring their political affiliation. Once leaders visit such places, it would sent a strong message against violence. BJP leader GVL Narsimha on Monday alleged that the Kerala CM is protecting the CPM cadres who are involved in killing 13 BJP and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) cadres in a gruesome manner over the last few months.

Haryana: BJP leader holds up ambulance, blamed for patient's death

August 07, 2017

Nagpal argued with the driver and the patient's family for half an hour, causing a delay in the patient's treatment. Relatives of the deceased - identified as Navin - claim that Darshan Nagpal, the BJP leader, got into a fight with the ambulance driver after the emergency vehicle hit Nagpal's auto.

Russian foreign minister says United States ready to continue talks

August 07, 2017

Last month, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov hinted further retaliation could be coming, saying "if the United States side decides to move further towards further deterioration, we will answer, we will respond in kind". "So definitely if Secretary Tillerson wishes to raise that, the Philippines has always been open and committed to protecting human rights", Bolivar had said last Thursday.

Software engineer finds mother's decomposed body at home after returning from US

August 07, 2017

The death remained undetected as the only two apartments on the top floor of the building belonged to the Sahanis and the woman lived alone on that floor. The last conversation between the mother and son took place in April 2016. The body was completely decomposed, the official said, adding that the exact cause and time of her death is yet to be ascertained.

ASEAN issues strong rebuke, warning to North Korea

August 07, 2017

Kang and Ri exchanged conversation in a waiting room ahead of a gala dinner. The sanctions move played out as foreign ministers from across Asia gathered Sunday for a regional summit in the Philippines, where concerns about North Korea were already dominating the agenda.

North Korea snubs Seoul's talks offer saying the invitation lacks 'sincerity'

August 07, 2017

The US also aims to suspend North Korea from ASEAN forums altogether, arguing that its missile tests are a violation of ASEAN conflict-prevention rules. Speaking about the economic sanctions announced by the UN Security Council, Tillerson said: "We hope again that this ultimately will result in North Korea coming to the conclusion to choose a different pathway, and when the conditions are right then we can sit and have a dialogue around the future of North Korea so that they feel secure and ...

U.S. presents United Nations draft resolution targeting North Korea

August 07, 2017

If North Korea wants to show it desires talks, Tillerson said, then the best signal would be by stopping missile launches. US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has no plans to hold talks with Ri in the Philippines, his aides have said, but could meet him inside one of the meetings.

UNSC imposes new sanctions on N.Korea

August 07, 2017

Additional sanctions target North Korea's arms smuggling, joint ventures with foreign companies, banks, and other sources of revenue. It condemns the launches "in the strongest terms" and reiterates previous calls for North Korea to suspend all ballistic missile launches and abandon its nuclear weapons and nuclear program "in a complete, verifiable and irreversible manner".

United Kingdom ready to pay up to $47 billion to leave EU

August 07, 2017

It is the first time the British side has put a figure even unofficially on the so-called divorce bill, one of the biggest sticking points in the Brexit negotiations. The EU has floated a figure of 60 billion euros and wants significant progress on settling Britain's liabilities before talks start on issues such as future trading arrangements.

Mueller Looks at Whether Flynn Was Secretly Paid by Turkey

August 07, 2017

Flynn's former lobbying firm, the Flynn Intel Group, was paid $530,000 to represent Ekim Alptekin, a Turkish businessman, during the final months of the USA presidential campaign, according to foreign agent registration paperwork filed with the Justice Department.

Three Things we learned from Rangers' victory over Motherwell

August 07, 2017

A 29-year-old player that needed to wait until he was 29-years-old to play for his lifelong club. We potentially could have had a penalty ourselves but we've lost goals from two set-plays. This not only about the bright things. "You have to be switched on all the time ". Dorrans capped off his dream introduction, however, when he slotted home a second-half penalty to ease the pressure on boss Pedro Caixinha , who came under early scrutiny after a shock Europa League departure.

ISIL training fighters to launch attacks on Europe

August 07, 2017

And British and European jihadis who can not travel to Syria are given online instruction by the ISIS "external operations unit" in how to carry out mass casualty atrocities, he said. 'The attacks that happened in Paris and Brussels, the attackers were trained by them and left from Syria to Europe, ' said the fighter, according to The Sunday Times .

Stephen Miller May Replace Anthony Scaramucci As Trump's Communications Director

August 07, 2017

I believe that White House senior adviser Stephen Miller's statements at an August 2 news conference are outrageous, as are his attempts to vilify CNN reporter Jim Acosta for his questioning of Miller's remarks about immigrants needing to speak English in order to be allowed into the country .

Government launches energy review over cost and climate change

August 07, 2017

The government said it was still committed to reducing emissions of greenhouse gases in line with its existing legal commitments, but also wanted to reduce Britain's energy costs to the lowest in Europe, Reuters reported. However, the option of capping energy prices, promised by Theresa May before the election, will not be considered by the review. CBI managing director for people and infrastructure Neil Carberry said: "The CBI looks forward to working with the review to ensure any ...

Iran, Renault Ink New Deal

August 07, 2017

The €660 million - or $778 million - deal follows the lifting of global sanctions after Iran's 2015 nuclear agreement with world powers. Renault has a 60 percent partnership in the deal. Iran produces about 1,350,000 vehicles a year, though authorities hope that number will reach 3 million annually by 2025. French firms have been at the forefront of rebuilding trade ties with Iran since the nuclear deal, with energy giant Total signing a billion-dollar gas deal last month despite mounting ...

LeT behind Amarnath attack; 3 accused arrested, says IGP Kashmir

August 07, 2017

We have arrested three LeT militants-Bilal Ahmed Reshi, Aijaz Wagey and Zahoor Ahmed-who provided the logistic support for the attack. The IGP also revealed that the four LeT militants led by Abu Ismail, a Pakistani national, had attempted to attack Amarnath pilgrims earlier on July 9, but due to strict security arrangements they had to change their planning.

When Virat Kohli met The Great Khali!

August 07, 2017

Sri Lanka performed better in the second innings but couldn't prevent an innings defeat when they were bowled out for 386 with more than a day to spare. "We are creating a habit of winning". Kohli said his team plays with a lot of passion and savours each other's success and understand the importance of consistency.

Prosecutors ask court to imprison Samsung heir for 12 years

August 07, 2017

Lee, 49, has effectively been at helm of the vast Samsung group, the world's biggest smartphone maker and a sprawling business empire, since his father suffered a heart attack in 2014. Samsung's lawyers do not contest having donated a large sum of money to entities controlled by Choi. Samsung allegedly paid Choi Soon-shil, a close friend of former president Park Geun-hye, over $30 million in bribes disguised as funding for foundations and for Choi's daughter's equestrian career.

Korean Foreign Minister Denies Seoul Initiatives to Normalize Relations

August 07, 2017

Ri, do you have plans to meet with Minister Kang Kyung-wha?) "We have no plans to meet her". Whether the top diplomats from South and North Korea will meet at the ASEAN meetings drew keen attention at a time when communication between the two countries remains nearly closed amid heightened tensions caused by Pyongyang's repeated nuclear and missile provocations.

North and South Korea foreign ministers meet - Yonhap

August 07, 2017

On Monday, Kono is slated to participate in the ARF, an annual security gathering involving foreign ministers from almost 30 nations including China, Japan, South Korea, the United States and the ASEAN members. South Korea's new foreign minister said Saturday she was open to rare discussions with her North Korean counterpart Ri Hong-Yo at the sidelines of the ARF in the Philippines.

Charles Woodson, Tom Kartsotis and Adam Schefter will be MI honorary captains

August 07, 2017

Harbaugh asked Woodson to stay with the team in the hotel the night before the game and also offer any "wise words" he could give either the night before or in the locker room prior to kickoff. The college football season is only a few weeks away, and Jim Harbaugh is getting his MI squad prepared for their opener on September 2 against Florida.

Foxconn plans research facility in MI

August 07, 2017

The governor, himself, is in China on a nine-day trade mission, returning to Michigan Aug. 8. According to the Detroit News, Chinese media has reported Foxconn will build a research and development facility for autonomous vehicle components in our state.

Japan says time for "effective pressure" on North Korea, not dialogue

August 07, 2017

The only roadblock standing in the way of an all-out Kim-commanded nuclear attack on the American mainland now appears to be the North's inability to miniaturize and attach a nuclear warhead to one of those ICBMs, a capability that some project the Kim dynasty can achieve by early next year.

RS poll: Amit Shah holds meeting with party leaders

August 07, 2017

In May, the party rubbished the allegation that its state chief BS Yeddyurappa refused to eat food cooked at a Dalit's home last week and instead ate idlis ordered from a hotel. For the three Rajya seats falling vacant in Gujarat, the BJP has fielded Shah, Union minister and sitting Rajya Sabha MP Smriti Irani and former Congress MLA Balwantsinh Rajput, who had joined the saffron party a week ago.

Chris Christie to Mueller: Be a Careful to Avoid a Fishing Expedition

August 07, 2017

Paul Manafort, Donald Trump's campaign manager at the time, and Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law and now a senior White House adviser, also attended the meeting. meeting. Appearing on CNN's " State of the Union ", Christie called the impaneling of a grand jury "a normal step taken by a careful prosecutor who's doing a thorough investigation".

Whale hits Qld boat, passengers injured

August 07, 2017

Despite being an out-of-the-ordinary tourist experience, Mr Galea said everyone was OK. "They thought they had hit a shipping container, or debris from the cyclone (Cyclone Debbie)". Mr Galea was taken to Proserpine Hospital where he received eight stitches and shared a photo on Facebook of the gaping cut he received after slamming into the hand rail.

Gujarat MLAs in K'taka will not be flown to Delhi

August 07, 2017

For now the numbers appear staked in favour of Congress Rajya Sabha candidate Ahmed Patel. And given the BJP national President's penchant to pull rabbits out of the hat, the game surely is not over until it is. In his letter, Parmar pointed out that the attack on Congress vice- president Rahul Gandhi's vehicle in Banaskantha on Friday showed the law and order situation in the state.

After 15 Years In Service, 2 'Deadwood' IPS Officers Sacked In Chhattisgarh

August 07, 2017

AM Juri, who belongs to the 2000-batch of the Indian Police Service, and KC Agrawal , who joined the IPS in 2002, were removed following a recommendation of the Chhattisgarh government, sources said. "The order has been served to the two concerned officers", said Mr. Abhishekh Pathak, Assistant Inspector General of Police, in charge of administration in Chhattisgarh police headquarters.

US, European Solheim Cup teams finalized with wildcard picks

August 07, 2017

The Scottish No 1, pictured right, was still very much in the running coming into the final two counting events but finished outside the top 50 in the Scottish Open at Dundonald Links before the 2009 British Open victor missed the cut with her final throw of the dice in Fife.

USA sanctions on Russian Federation could endanger energy security for EU

August 07, 2017

Earlier this month the European Commission's president, Jean-Claude Juncker, warned that the sanction bill "could have unintended unilateral effects that impact the EU's energy security interests". On July 28, Moscow announced countermeasures in response to the USA sanctions bill and to the expulsion of 35 Russian diplomatic staff from the United States in late 2016.

Iran, Turkey, Qatar Mull Land Route Amid Saudi Crisis

August 07, 2017

Trade between Turkey and Qatar increased in June and July, Zeybekci said, adding: "We have to make this increase permanent". Hamas, which rules the Gaza Strip, has been caught in the crisis between Qatar and four Arab countries, including Saudi Arabia, who accuse Doha of supporting terrorism.

Refugee found dead on Manus Island

August 07, 2017

Manus Island local MP Ron Knight tweeted about the death, which he said took place behind the centre. Asylum seeker advocates have called for the government to bring the asylum seekers to Australia. Last week a 27-year-old Sudanese man reportedly had his leg cut with a bush knife when men broke into a guesthouse he was staying in in Lorengau .

Quebec Opens 1976 Olympic Stadium In Montreal To House Overflow Of Refugees

August 07, 2017

The City of Montreal says between 250 and 300 people are now crossing the Canada-United States border to seek asylum every day, up from 50 per day in the first half of July. Canada already permits deportations to Haiti . How big is the current Quebec influx compared to normal flows of asylum-seekers? The head of the union representing Canada's border agents even called the influx "a national crisis".

BEST strike cripples Mumbai on Raksha Bandhan day

August 07, 2017

The initial report said it wouldn't be called off until the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation ( BMC ) fulfilled workers' demands - including a ban on the hiring of private buses. If the union goes ahead with the strike, lakhs of commuters will face inconvenience amid festival rush in the business capital. You can expect overcrowded trains and a auto, cab shortage on Monday, with almost 3,700 buses of Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport undertaking (BEST) going off the roads on Monday.

Berkeley Apartment Fire Injures One, Prompts Evacuations: Fire Official

August 07, 2017

Firefighters battled a blaze that broke out in a Berkeley apartment building Sunday evening, according to the Berkeley Fire Department. Authorities did not immediately confirm reports of multiple displaced residents. There was no word from fire officials as to the seriousness of the victim's injuries. Two units were damaged - one on the third floor near the back of the building; another unit in an unknown level sustained water damage.

Japan Says Time For 'Effective Pressure' On North Korea, Not Dialogue

August 07, 2017

The sanctions intensify two previous rounds of UN Security Council sanctions put in place a year ago after North Korea's fourth and fifth nuclear tests respectively. Some analysts go so far as to claim Beijing tacitly backs Pyongyang to antagonize Washington and maintain a strategic security edge in the region. The urgency of the situation was underlined by President Donald Trump's national security adviser H.R.

Speeding Motorcyclist Killed in Crash: Virginia State Police

August 07, 2017

Police said the incident began shortly after 2:40 a.m. when they received a broadcast for a look-out for a motorcycle traveling at a high rate of speed on I-395 in Arlington County. 123 and Commerce Street in Prince William County. Police say his bike shot off the right side of the road, struck the curb, sidewalk and retaining wall.

United Nations security council to bring fresh sanctions against North Korea over missiles

August 07, 2017

He left Pyongyang on Saturday and was en route to Manila , the North's official KCNA news agency reported. Signing the bill, Trump stated that the legislation "sends a clear message to North Korea that the American people will not tolerate their unsafe and destabilizing behavior".

Knife-Wielding Man Shot, Killed in Santa Rosa

August 07, 2017

Police did not immediately release details on the crime the man was wanted for, other than to say it was a homicide. At 6:15, an officer radioed that a Taser was deployed and was ineffective. After several minutes of negotiations, the man advanced on the officers with the knife in his hand, the sheriff's office said. At least one officer fired multiple shots, striking the suspect.

Man Sought After Trying to Drag Woman Into Car

August 07, 2017

Richard Garcia was working as a security guard outside a nearby store when he says the suspect tried to grab the victim and pull her into his truck last Sunday. He remained at-large Friday. The suspect is described as a man in his 20s, with a light complexion, thin build, clean shaven and has light brown hair.

Marines missing after aircraft crash

August 07, 2017

Nathan Ordway stands in front of a V-22 Osprey aircraft. Mr Cross said his brother had always dreamed of being a pilot in the military. The MV-22 Osprey was conducting regularly-scheduled exercises on Saturday. Nathan Ordway, of Wichita. Cpl Ordway's sister earlier took to Facebook to ask people to pray for her brother. Twenty-three of 26 personnel aboard the aircraft were rescued.

Desperate hunt for man lost on Canning Stock Route

August 07, 2017

Police were called by another group of travellers after the woman walked into the Georgia Bore Camp, about 8.2km north of Well 22, on Thursday night. The couple's abandoned vehicle was located on Friday afternoon and police began searching for Mr Collis, with Ms Blomfield's assistance.

Drogba scores stunning free-kick for Phoenix Rising

August 07, 2017

The knuckleball freekick, which left Galaxy's reserve keeper Clement Diop looking helpless, took Drogba's season tally to five. The post was captioned: "Halftime". The ex-Ivory Coast global scored the winning penalty during the Champions League final shootout victory over Bayern Munich in 2012 and won four Premier League titles with the Blues , as well as a host of FA Cups and League Cups.

Newsweek cover calls president 'Lazy Boy'

August 07, 2017

Newsweek released the cover for their August 11 issue and the images take a jab at Trump's misgivings about being president of the United States. The cover that's caused some heated conversations features the president in a lounge chair with junk food saying he's "bored and exhausted".

Led strikes against IS claim another 21 civilian lives: Coalition

August 07, 2017

Abu Futtum, an ISIS explosives specialist, and one associate were killed in an airstrike July 13 near Mayadin, Syria. Their removal deprives ISIS of well-connected members with links to trans-regional terror support networks. Additionally, three Airwars reports from October 2016, November 2016 and May were found to be duplicates of ones the coalition has already assessed or is in the process of assessing, the coalition said.

Singapore Parliament Speaker Halimah Yacob to contest in Presidential election

August 07, 2017

She said, "The Office of President is an opportunity for me to serve Singapore and Singaporeans". An IPS Presidential Election Survey of 2,025 Singaporeans in 2011 found voters ranked honesty, fairness and the ability to represent as the most important qualities they wanted in a presidential candidate.

Kelly Making Sure Info to Trump Flows Through Him

August 07, 2017

It's unclear how long Trump will allow Kelly to hold the reigns . This was hours before Reince Priebus was sacked: "The clash between Mr. Scaramucci and Mr. Both moved swiftly to address gaps in the measure, with Mattis asking that Iraqis who helped USA troops be exempt and Kelly clarifying that green-card holders would not be affected.

Delhi: Three sanitation workers die of suffocation

August 07, 2017

The incident was reported around 1 PM, they said. Around 11.30 am, one of the men had gone inside one of the sewers to clean it. Two of the men had jumped in to save the first labourer to enter the manhole. The deaths come nearly 15 days after four workers died under similar circumstances in Ghitorni , 10 km from Lajpat Nagar. A third worker entered the sewer to check on the duo but he also did not come back, they added.

Huntsville baseball coach David Sharp leads U.S. 12U team to gold

August 07, 2017

Taiwan and the USA are tied in first place of the six-team round-robin Super Round standings with 4 wins and 1 loss each. Sharp was an assistant for the 2015 squad and he was also on the staff a year ago when the 12U team won silver at the COPABE Pan Am "A" Championships in Puebla, Mexico.

Man tasered then shot dead in Grafton

August 07, 2017

Santa Rosa police tell the San Francisco Chronicle that two residents called 911 early Saturday to report that a man with a knife was "acting insane". He was taken to Grafton Hospital in a critical condition before being flown to Gold Coast University Hospital, where he died. A coroner's report will be prepared which will then be examined in a separate independent review.

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