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PDP Southwest Leaders Demand Disciplinary Action Against Senator Buruji Kashamu

August 09, 2017

Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-West geo-political region of Nigeria have called for sanctions on Sen. "The entire Southwest leadership and stakeholders condemn the destabilising and anti-party activities of Senator Buruji Kashamu and demand disciplinary actions against him for his roles in the loss of the party in Ogun, Ondo and Edo states".

30 civilians killed in US-led airstrikes in north Syria

August 09, 2017

It said 14 of the dead were members of one family, adding the toll could rise because of the number of critically wounded. Over the course of the United States military operations in Iraq and Syria as part of the ISIS War, a massive number of civilians have been killed, though the official U.S.

Married mum goes to prison for sex with teenage boys

August 09, 2017

Investigators said that Lajiness lured the boys by sending them naked pictures of herself, including one of her in a bathtub performing sexual acts, on Snapchat before they started meeting to have late-night sexual encounters in her auto near their parents' house.

Donald Trump 'given daily dossier of positive news about himself'

August 09, 2017

President Trump reportedly gets two folders of mood-boosting positive news coverage delivered to him a day, White House officials with knowledge of the documents told Vice News . A few moments later, he made her wildest dreams come true. Beginning at 6am, three staff members start sending clips and screenshots to the White House Communications office, which then curate the clips, send positive headlines to journalists and prepare the propaganda document.

The Trump Administration Must Not Delay or Misrepresent Climate Science Report

August 09, 2017

The document, which was leaked ahead of publication and reported by The New York Times on Tuesday, says Americans are seeing more heat waves and rainfall as a result of climate change. Erin Flanagan, director of federal policy for The Pembina Institute, said the American report helps to make the costs of climate change real to people.

Swimmer dies in English Channel during Arch to Arc endurance challenge

August 09, 2017

The Arch to Arc event costs £3000 to enter and is held by Enduroman Ultra Events, with just 25 people having completed it before. Nick Thomas, 45, from Shropshire, died a year ago. A search and rescue helicopter managed to arrive within 10 minutes and airlift the swimmer to William Harvey Hospital in Ashford. He was pulled from the water on Monday night by the English coastguard but later died at a hospital in Ashford.

Berenberg Bank Boosts Taptica International Ltd (TAP) Price Target to GBX 560

August 09, 2017

Cox Simon sold $43,444 worth of Taptica International Ltd (LON: TAP ) on Tuesday, February 21. Third Point Ltd Liability holds 1.70 million shares. Teliti International Ltd (LON:TEL) had its price objective reduced by research analysts at Morgan Stanley from GBX 350 ($4.56) to GBX 269 ($3.50) in a research note issued to investors on Tuesday, StockTargetPrices.com reports.

Watch this Harlem Globetrotter sink a basket from a helicopter

August 09, 2017

Food". In a video posted on TMZ Sports , Globetrotters star Bull Bullard calmly flicks a classic red, white and blue Globetrotters basketball from a helicopter hovering 210 feet above a basketball hoop. "I'm going to try to top off what I did a year ago", he said. The Harlem Globetrotters will play four games at the Wildwoods Convention Center, from August 16 to August 19 at 7 p.m.

Man Who Allegedly Threw Deadly Punch in St. Cloud Charged with Murder

August 09, 2017

Cloud Police Department report. After Shriver passed away, he turned himself in and was eventually charged with one count of second-degree murder. Police were called, the victim's friends provided a description of his assailant, Johnson was identified and detained by police.

Reform programmes that serve people well to continue - PM Najib

August 09, 2017

Meanwhile, Najib said China's One Belt, One Road initiative would be a game changer for the regional economy, creating enormous trade and investment prospects through greater connectivity via links by sea and land. "They are scaremongering and spreading lies for their own selfish political reasons", he said. China is Malaysia's largest trading partner, while Malaysia is China's eighth-largest trading partner, and the second-largest in Asean (Association of South-east Asian Nations).

New federal report finds strong link between climate change, human activity

August 09, 2017

As one commentator noted, "The leak of the report is a clear middle finger to Trump, Pruitt and their plan to derail federal climate research and policy, and it ensures the public has an opportunity to review it before they get their big, grubby mitts all over it".

Paula Creamer replaces injured Jessica Korda on Solheim Cup team

August 09, 2017

She made the winning putt for the Americans just two years ago, was the 2010 Women's US Open champion, and has been ranked as high as number two in the world. "I've got a lot of faith and confidence in Paula", Inkster said in a teleconference. "She reminds me a lot of myself as far as heart and grit". The Solheim Cup will be played at Moines Golf & Country Club in West Des Moines, Iowa starting on August 18.

Kellyanne Conway spotted having another beach day down the Jersey Shore

August 09, 2017

Conway's beach trip comes amid President Trump's controversial 17-day break from Washington , which has him holed up in Bedminster, New Jersey as the White House undergoes major renovations of its heating, ventilation. "Let's talk about a president looking Americans in the eye, who are still suffering eight years later, who were lied to". Trump Jr. has denied that he received any compromising information about Clinton from the Russian lawyer.

Jordanian King Pays Rare Visit to PA over Temple Mount

August 09, 2017

After the visit, Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat called on the US government to reassert its commitment to a two-state peace plan between Israelis and Palestinians. There was widespread revulsion in Jordan when Netanyahu hugged Moyal upon his return and praised his handling of the incident, embarrassing Abdullah, who is demanding that Moyal be tried.

Police shoot, kill individual who stabbed 3 people in North Bergen

August 09, 2017

The officer involved was not hurt, according to the North Bergen Police Chief. She said the first officer to arrive found one of the female victims and began administering aid. Blood stains covered a green tarp, and broken glass was scattered on the sidewalk and in the back yard. The Hudson County Prosecutor's Office has taken over the investigation, which is standard procedure when officers shoot a suspect.

Arlington business owners foil robbery - KATC.com | Continuous News Coverage | Acadiana-Lafayette

August 09, 2017

As the armed man jumps the counter, the employees, who were unruffled under gun point, immediately confronted and took the armed man to the ground. Police, who said they would never advise people to confront an armed person, said the men did not get away with anything from the store.

Suspect in Lodge Grass triple murder identified in BOLO Alert

August 09, 2017

Leslie Frank Nomee Jr., 27, his wife Denise Stewart Nomee, 25, and Nehemiah Brokenrope, 30, were killed in a gunfight Friday . The tribe announced a curfew from 9 p.m. In response to the shootings, Crow Chairman Alvin Not Afraid Jr. called for tribal members to volunteer for a community watch program to help prevent future violence, spokesman Levi Flinn said.

India, Iran to fast-track Chabahar port development

August 09, 2017

In spite of the recent stalemate over a number of issues, India has reached out to Iran in a bid to remove bottlenecks in the strategically important Chabahar port project, as this port in Iran will open up for India trade access to Afghanistan, Central Asia and other countries in Eurasia, Sputnik news agency reported.

Fort Worth Police Calling Death of Baby Suspicious

August 09, 2017

The baby had been in the closet for several hours, Fort Worth police spokesman Brad Perez wrote in an email. In a Tuesday news conference, Fort Worth police said the baby died from suffocation due to a strap mechanism on the vehicle seat.

Election Commission of Pakistan asks PML-N to appoint new leader

August 09, 2017

Raja Zafarul Haq said according to the consultation so far done in the party, majority of the members were of the opinion that presidentship of the party should be handed over to Shehbaz Sharif. Punjab Minister for Information Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman said that Nawaz Sharif would reach Lahore in three days. The PML-N convoy will then head towards Faizabaad through Blue Area and Zero Point.

Williams Capital Analysts Raise Earnings Estimates for Gulfport Energy Corporation (GPOR)

August 09, 2017

The Missouri-based First Heartland Consultants Inc. has invested 0.35% in the stock. Jefferies Group LLC restated a "buy" rating and set a $22.00 price objective on shares of Gulfport Energy Corporation in a report on Wednesday, March 22nd.

Okinawa Authorities Protest US Air Bases Osprey Flights After Deadly Crash

August 09, 2017

Tomikawa visited the top US military officer in Okinawa to protest the continued flights of the aircraft amid growing anxiety about their safety. The US military official replied saying that Ospreys are used worldwide, and that Washington does not plan on decommissioning the aircraft, according to the broadcaster.

TSA: Loaded pistol found in passenger's carry-on bag at Birmingham airport checkpoint

August 09, 2017

He also was allegedly carrying a total of 42 bullets. Howell said TSA wants to remind passengers that it is important for them to thoroughly search their bags for any potential risky weapons or prohibited items before departing for the airport.

Police seize $810 million worth of drugs bound for Australia

August 09, 2017

Ten suspects were taken into custody in Sydney, while police in the United Arab Emirates arrested five Australians, including two living in the city, the statement from the AFP said. A total of 1.8 tonnes of MDMA, also known as ecstasy, 136 kgs (300 pounds) of cocaine and 15 kgs (33 pounds) of crystal methamphetamine were seized by authorities in the Netherlands, Australian police said.

The Guardian view on the judges and Brexit: ministers must come clean

August 09, 2017

Ministers have made clear that the top European court's jurisdiction will end after the United Kingdom leaves the European Union . The UK government can only push ahead with these deals once it leaves the EU and if it doesn't have to answer to the remaining 27 members and the bloc's arbiter, the European Court of Justice (ECJ).

Cam Newton will not play in preseason opener

August 09, 2017

Newton underwent offseason surgery to fix a partially torn rotator cuff in his throwing shoulder. Following is a look at five key things worth watching in a game that won't see many Panthers stars or starters much at all. The 2015 NFL MVP is still recovering from off-season surgery on his rotator cuff. "No adjustments", Rivera said. Newton was able to throw in practice Monday and again Tuesday, when he worked mostly on a side field with a trainer.

Eggington vs. Mimoune EBU Title Clash Set for Crolla-Burns

August 09, 2017

Burns has huge respect for his opponent, and while the fight is critical to the career prospects of both fighters, he doesn't believe there will be much bad blood outside of the ring. A possible Crolla-Burns fight has been mooted for a while and the Mancunian thinks the autumn showdown will prove well worth the wait. "We have now both got that opportunity and everything is on the line - may the best man win".

LDS leader James J. Hamula excommunicated

August 09, 2017

Hamula is the first LDS general authority excommunicated since George P. Lee 28 years ago. The church confirmed to the Deseret News that the action was not taken because of disillusionment or apostasy. The LDS Church conducts disciplinary councils in confidence. Hamula, 59, was the executive director of the Correlation Department, which oversees priests.

Ex-officer rests case in St. Louis murder trial

August 09, 2017

Stockley said he saw Smith engage in what he believed was a hand-to-hand drug deal with another suspect. He said Smith got into his auto and used it to strike Stockley's police vehicle. An evidence photo shows the gun that was retrieved from Anthony Smith's vehicle. After Stockley and his partner rear-ended Smith's vehicle, both officers got out before Stockley approached Smith's auto.

Unusual receives endorsement from Trump's Alabama campaign chairmen

August 09, 2017

If a candidate fails to get 50 percent plus one vote in the primary, the first and second place candidates will meet in a September runoff. Others competing for the GOP nomination include Roy Moore , the former chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court.

U.S. to be "loser" if violating nuke deal, warns Iran's nuclear chief

August 09, 2017

If the United States violates the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran , it will be the "loser" as Iran will keep all options on the table, Iran's nuclear chief warned on Tuesday. I also believe the general thinks the president is unlikely to agree to a third certification of the JCPOA to Congress in October and is looking for ways to prevent this by papering over Iran's violations and the dangers of this pact.

Japan says North Korea poses 'new level of threat'

August 09, 2017

The sanctions ban North Korea exports of coal, iron, lead and seafood products, estimated to be worth $1 billion. The council diplomat was not authorized to speak publicly and insisted on anonymity. "If enemies believe that North Korea can be rattled by sanctions , it is nothing more than a delusion", it added. North Korea responded to the vote by saying it will launch " thousands fold " revenge against the USA for the sanctions .

Missouri Highway Patrol captures man wanted for deadly officer shooting

August 09, 2017

KCTV-5 reports McCarthy was taken into custody in Urich, MO. Michael, who had been on the force less than a year, was the first police officer killed in the line of duty in Clinton, a town of about 9,000 people about 75 miles southeast of Kansas City.

Whale watching tour boat strikes humpback off BC coast

August 09, 2017

He says to the best of the his knowledge, the whale was not harmed beyond what he described as a "minor strike". "This is a freak accident that could have happened to anyone transiting the waters in the Salish Sea", said Ben Duthie, sales and operations manager for the company.

Mississippi State, Southern Miss agree to series

August 09, 2017

Roberts Stadium in Hattiesburg, Sept. 14, 2024. The Golden Eagles are also slated to host Alcorn State (Aug. 31) and travel to Alabama (Sept. 21) and Troy (date TBD; was previously Sept. The Bulldogs will make the return trip to Hattiesburg on September 14, 2024. The two programs have faced of 29 times before with the results being surprisingly even - The Bulldogs are 14-14-1 against their much smaller in-state opponent.

Tillerson visits Thailand with focus on ties and Pyongyang

August 09, 2017

But US-Thai relations have been on the mend even though the kingdom was one of the countries identified earlier this year as running up large trade surpluses with the US as Mr Trump sought to scrutinise trade "cheaters". Rex Tillerson , who has frequently visited in Thailand at the time , he was director of ExxonMobil, told the staff of the american embassy in Bangkok that it was "developing" the relationship with the old ally, the historical background of the United States during the Vietnam ...

Al-Aqsa focus of Abdallah-Abbas summit in Ramallah

August 09, 2017

Israeli political sources considered the visit as disturbing, in which the Jordanian monarch expresses anger with the Israeli government and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Al-Aqsa crisis. Last week, a speech Kushner gave to congressional interns was leaked to Wired , a U.S. website. The king went by the helicopter to visit the tension sites with the Israeli authorities, as they control all the points of entry and exits.

PM Abbasi expresses desire to change Article 62, 63

August 09, 2017

He cited the disqualification of former Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif by saying that the aforementioned article was invoked for not withdrawing salary from his son's company. It added that the Afghan leader expressed satisfaction over the smooth transition and said that it was good for democracy in Pakistan. The new prime minister will be holding the post temporally until Shehbaz Sharif, the younger brother of the former prime minister, whom he chose to succeed the position, is elected ...

Trump Will Return To New York Next Week 'For More Meetings'

August 09, 2017

Lots of Republican voters already do. Supreme Court pick, economic enthusiasm, deregulation & so much more have driven the Trump base even closer together. Colbert said Trump really needs a vacation since his approval numbers are so low, and brought up the report about Pence running in 2020. He leads 51 percent to 42 percent among registered Republicans and 54 percent to 37 percent among independents.

North Korea threatens strike on base with Ellsworth airmen

August 09, 2017

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea ( DPRK ) has warned of making preemptive strikes against the US military base of Guam in the Pacific, after two USA strategic bombers were sent again Tuesday to South Korea to stage mock nuclear bomb droppings exercise on DPRK strategic targets, said the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) Wednesday.

Senior Canadian officials in North Korea to seek release of jailed pastor

August 09, 2017

The Canadian official said the timing of the visit was based on the condition of Lim, and not directly related to the increasing world tensions associated with North Korea's repeated missile tests and last weekend's imposition of further sanctions by the United Nations.

Phased Deployment Begins for Regional Protection Force in S Sudan

August 09, 2017

Earlier this year the government declared a unilateral ceasefire, however there have been continued reports of government-led offensives into Maiwut and toward Pagak, including killings of civilians and burnings of houses. Fighting has displaced more than 2 million civilians since the collapse of a 2015 peace agreement, according to the United Nations. Machar was forced into exile in South Africa past year but Pagak had remained a military stronghold for his loyalists.

Feds Reveal Fees Charged By Teen Accused of Threatening Schools, Jewish Centers

August 09, 2017

He advertised his service on AlphaBay, an online marketplace for illicit goods and services, according to The Atlantic . An Israeli teenager accused of a wave of bomb threats against dozens of Jewish community centers advertised his services on a now-shuttered online black market, offering to threaten any school for $30, according to USA authorities.

Punjab court issues arrest warrant against actress Rakhi Sawant

August 09, 2017

Last month, Rakhi was to appear in the Ludhiana court. The comments Rakhi Sawant made on Valmiki were as uncensored as every statement she makes whether it be on issue of "banning ceiling fans" to curb suicide or about her stance on Sunny Leone.

White House reviewing report which links human activity with climate change

August 09, 2017

The report says extreme heat waves have become more common and extreme cold waves less common since the 1980s. By law, federal agencies must produce a combined Climate Science Special Report at least every five years. With new reports that North Korea has figured out how to make nuclear weapons small enough to fit on a missile, President Donald Trump warned the Pyongyang regime on Tuesday that any effort to threaten or attack the United States would be met with a decisive US military ...

Venkaiah Naidu Offers Prayers to Lord Venkateswara

August 09, 2017

After offering worship, Venkaiah was honoured with a sacred silk cloth besides offering "Laddu" prasadam at the sprawling Ranga Mandapam inside the temple complex. "I prayed to the almighty for nation and its people", he added. "Even in my new role which is totally apolitical, I can not keep myself cut off from the public and will try to reach them to the extent possible as per the protocol besides maintaining the dignity and decorum of the post", said Mr.

Secretary of The Interior Ryan Zinke Statement on Sage Grouse Report

August 09, 2017

They are now believed to number between 200,000 and 500,000 birds across 11 Western states and southern Alberta. That's a thorny issue for many conservationists, who worry about a shift away from overall habitat health and greater reliance on captive breeding , a questionable method of conservation for sage grouse.

Supreme Court Judge Insists Government Must Provide Legal Clarity On Brexit

August 09, 2017

But Lord Neuberger, who is Master of the Rolls, said that was not clear enough and he said Parliament must be "very clear" in spelling out how British courts should react to landmark judgements in the ECJ. Conservative former environment secretary Owen Paterson, a prominent Brexiteer, told BBC Radio 4's Today programme there was a role for a United Kingdom body with specialist British lawyers to adjudicate on the interpretation of European Union law.

Clean rivers for future generations - Ardern

August 09, 2017

Farmers would be required to fence all intensively stocked land near waterways with riparian planting within five years to absorb silt and nutrients before they flow into water. Labour's water royalty policy is akin to saying, they'll charge oil drillers if the oil is used to make asphalt, but not if it's used for plastics. "Our river and lakes are a taonga of huge significance to MÄori, a favourite place of recreation for New Zealanders".

One Nation senator Malcolm Roberts faces possible parliament ban over citizenship

August 09, 2017

The Greens have won over key crossbench votes to refer the Queensland senator to the Court of Disputed Returns, a day after the upper house referred the cases of Nationals senator Matt Canavan and two former Greens senators over their dual citizenship.