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S. Korea's military vows retaliation against N

August 10, 2017

Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera told Thursday's parliamentary session that a missile attack on the USA territory would breach the US deterrence against an attack on Japan. The announcement Thursday warned that the North is finalizing a plan to fire four of its Hwasong-12 missiles over Japan and into waters around the tiny island, which hosts 7,000 US military personnel on two main bases and has a population of 160,000.

No Winner in Latest Powerball Drawing

August 10, 2017

Friday's jackpot will be the sixth largest in the 15-year history of the game. The estimated jackpot for the next Powerball drawing goes up to $356 million. In the seven years since all US lotteries began selling both Powerball and Mega Millions tickets, both games have never offered prizes so large at the same time.

Newlyweds searching for wedding crashers who left $1 gift and card

August 10, 2017

Fox told Boardman that she had a sneaking suspicion that they were indeed wedding crashers - a suspicion she could never confirm after getting "sidetracked" all night but was revealed upon opening the card they left behind with the small monetary component marked "buck for luck".

Majority thinks Russian Federation probe should include Trump finances

August 10, 2017

On Monday, the president argued his base is "far bigger and stronger than ever before" despite "some phony Fake News polling". Supreme Court pick, economic enthusiasm, deregulation & so much more have driven the Trump base even closer together.

Utah seeking $1.9 billion from EPA over mine-waste spill

August 10, 2017

About 3 million gallons of wastewater spewed from the mine, sending a mustard-color plume of pollution into waterways in Colorado, New Mexico and Utah. Under the Obama administration, the EPA said federal law prevented it from paying claims because of sovereign immunity, which prohibits most lawsuits against the government.

Russian Suspected Of Planning Drone Attack On US Aircraft In Turkey

August 10, 2017

Dogan news agency said Renat Bakiev is accused of seeking to "stage a bomb attack aiming to bring down a United States plane using a drone" at Incirlik airbase. He described Alevis as "enemies of Allah", and criticized President Tayyip Erdogan, while being interrogated, Dogan said. A previous attempt he made to attack Americans was unsuccessful.

Scaramucci: Reporter Who Taped Phone Call Is 'Linda Tripp of 2017'

August 10, 2017

Scaramucci first compared Lizza to Tripp in a somewhat cryptic tweet Wednesday night. In this case, Lizza taped then reported on the infamous phone call made by Scaramucci during which he unleashed a profanity-laced tirade against former White House chief of staff Reince Priebus and chief strategist Stephen Bannon.

Man reportedly shot and killed by Stillwater bail agent

August 10, 2017

Stillwater Police have confirmed a shooting at the Town Center building in downtown Stillwater. Chasity Dawn Carey, 41 was arrested for the murder by Stillwater PD Investigators and the Creek County Sheriff's office. Kyle Gibbs said. Carey indicated to Stillwater Police she shot Williams with a gun she had in her desk in self-defense during the struggle. A witness was present during the meeting between the bondman and Williams.

UK Visible Trade Deficit Widens In June

August 10, 2017

Construction output posted a surprise 0.1 percent decline in June and the trade deficit widened to a nine-month high of 4.6 billion pounds ($6 billion) as exports slid and imports climbed. London's FTSE 100 fell 0.67%, the Euro Stoxx 50 lost 0.23%, France's CAC 40 dropped 0.11%, while Germany's DAX traded down 0.23%. Nonetheless, output grew 0.9% annually.

JP: Rain chances remain high for Thursday

August 10, 2017

We'll see some additional showers and storms Thursday . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. For now, I'll keep in slight chances for that evening until the timing becomes more clear. Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Sunday should be more settled with partly sunny skies and a high near 84.

Frozen pizzas cause motorway shutdown in Arkansas following truck crash

August 10, 2017

Diesel fuel also filled the roadway. The result was a damaged trailer and the roadway dropped a huge number of boxes with the pizzas. By 3 p.m., state highway officials said westbound traffic was using the outside shoulder to pass the cleanup site and all eastbound lanes had reopened.

Marital rape is not a criminal offence

August 10, 2017

Referring to the 23 million child brides, Justice Deepak Gupta - second bench member - said: "This reflects badly on the government". It also asked whether the court could intervene to protect the rights of such married girls who may be sexually exploited by their spouses.

From 2018, there would be common NEET question papers in all languages

August 10, 2017

Several students who took the NEET 2017 exam had approached the court stating that the questions set for them in the regional languages were tougher compared to the ones set for Hindi and English. " As long as the difficulty level is the same, it passes the test of uniformity ". Hearing a plea filed by the students, who had alleged that the regional language NEET question papers were hard than the English and Hindi papers, the Supreme Court said that the board will have to file an ...

Doklam standoff not serious issue, says Dalai Lama

August 10, 2017

Dalai Lama says that he resides only in the place where there is freedom, and thus he chose India to be his adopted home. "Even in 1962, Chinese forces which reached Bomdilla, eventually withdrew". India says the action to construct the road was unilateral and changes the status quo. Beijing had then warned New Delhi of adverse consequences. Indian and Chinese troops have been embroiled in a seven-week confrontation on the Doklam plateau, claimed by both China and India's tiny ally, Bhutan.

Soon, Aadhaar May be Made Mandatory for Buying Shares and Mutual Funds

August 10, 2017

A report in The Economic Times quoted two people familiar with the development as saying that the government has now realised the importance of linking Aadhaar with transactions at the financial markets. It is also compulsory to link Aadhaar bank accounts and mobile phone numbers. The deadline for existing bank account holders to provide their Aadhaar details is December 31, 2017.

Chhaupadi, a Hindu custom linked to menstruating women, criminalized in Nepal

August 10, 2017

Nepal's parliament in a unanimous vote has passed a law which criminalises an ancient Hindu practice called "Chhaupadi" that banishes women from the home during menstruation. Previous year too, two women died in separate incidents while following the custom. Rights activists say many other deaths likely go unreported. "People will be discouraged to follow this discriminatory custom due to fear of punishment" now that the new bill is passed, said lawmaker Krishna Bhakta Pokhrel from the ...

China sends "unbreakable" quantum code from satellite

August 10, 2017

QUESS uses a technique called quantum key distribution, which ensures that any attempt of a third party to gain knowledge of a key used to encrypt and decrypt messages would be noticed by the communicating parties, because the act of measuring a quantum system inevitably alters it.

Sri Lankan foreign minister resigns

August 10, 2017

He made this announcement delivering a special statement in the parliament. He said no member of the previous government had resigned no matter how serious the charges levelled against them were. It was noted however that minister Karunanayake was not present at the cabinet meeting that was held at the president's secretariats office yesterday morning.

Watch Minnesota surprise kicker Justin Juenemann with full scholarship

August 10, 2017

When it comes to awarding scholarships, Gophers football coach P.J. Fleck has creative ways of informing his players. Juenemann has never attempted a kick for the Golden Gophers, but could be a big part of the team's plans this fall. "I've never seen anybody serve and give more than that guy", Fleck said of Juenemann. Fleck posted the video on his Twitter account Wednesday afternoon.

Key facts about Guam, the center of US-North Korea tension

August 10, 2017

Ohio Sen. Rob Portman said in an interview with WCPO Wednesday , "We've got to also make clear to our allies and to our enemies like North Korea that. About 6,000 U.S. marines are stationed in Guam, and there are plans to send thousands more . "I would start moving in more THAAD missiles". The governor of Guam, Eddie Baza Calvo, released a video in response to North Korea's threat, saying the island is not in danger and assuring residents that he was working with military commanders ...

Hamid Ansari looking for political shelter: BJP's Kailash Vijayvargiya

August 10, 2017

This came after outgoing vice-president Hamid Ansari asserted that "there is a feeling of unease and a sense of insecurity among the Muslims in the country". He said India has been a plural society for centuries, not for 70 years, that has lived in a certain ambience of acceptance "which is under threat". "I am an Indian and that is it", he added.

Trump admin speaking in one voice on NKorea threat: State Dept

August 10, 2017

Trade: "The United States has made a decision to levy an import tax on shipments of aluminum foil from China, penalizing the country for what USA trade officials say are unfair subsidies of its products". He downplayed speculation that the threats move the US closer to a military option. "Americans should sleep well at night", Tillerson said. It was unclear, however, how serious to take all the war talk.

U.S. warns North Korea to avoid destruction of its people

August 10, 2017

On the currency markets, the pound was marginally higher against the U.S. dollar at 1.30 and up 0.1% versus the euro at 1.11. MARKETS OVERSEAS: In Europe, Germany's DAX was down 1 percent, while France's CAC 40 fell 1.4 percent. The dollar index was trading 0.2 percent up at 93.73. The yen tends to benefit during times of geopolitical or financial stress as Japan is the world's biggest creditor nation and there is an assumption investors there will repatriate funds should a crisis ...

NBI to request bank records of COMELEC chair Andres Bautista

August 10, 2017

Whether they settle, I think the proceedings will continue either in the impeachment court or ordinary criminal proceedings", Aguirre stressed. Aguirre said he has directed the NBI to determine whether documents provided by Mrs Bautista can become the basis for filing graft and money laundering cases against the Comelec chief.

Belgian And Dutch Officials Point Fingers Amid Egg Contamination Scare

August 10, 2017

One month, without having any information from the Dutch agency. They were products where egg was one ingredient among many others, the FSA said. The contaminated eggs were first exported from the Netherlands to companies in Germany , where they were processed.

Unexploded 'WW2 bomb' found at Fukushima nuclear site

August 10, 2017

The object was discovered by workers at the plant, Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) announced on Thursday. Police have cordoned off the surrounding area, but the situation has not caused any effects on the decommissioning of the plant.

Wall Street Records Losses After Trump's North Korea Warning

August 10, 2017

Scout24 was a stand-out performer, jumping 7.5 percent to a seven-month high after the German online classifieds company's first-half results impressed. The remarks followed a new report asserting that US intelligence has assessed that Pyongyang has successfully produced a nuclear warhead that can fit inside its missiles.

Babysitters arrested after allegedly closing child in refrigerator, posting video

August 10, 2017

Danvers Police and the Essex County District Attorney's Office are also looking into the case. The suspects were both charged with child endangerment and assault and battery by means of a unsafe weapon, according to Steve O'Connell, a spokesman for Essex District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett.

Crude Oil Clings To $49 As Saudis Dig In

August 10, 2017

Benchmark Brent crude gained 5 cents to touch $52.42 a barrel, while the USA light crude traded at $49.49 climbing 10 cents, reported Reuters. State oil giant Saudi Aramco will cut supplies to most buyers in Asia, the leading consuming continent, by up to 10% in September to comply with a producers' deal to cut output, multiple sources told Reuters.

Stephen Colbert Responds To Trump's North Korea Warning

August 10, 2017

The US, in response, has ratcheted up the rhetoric and drafted a United Nations Security Council resolution that seeks to cut the country's $3 billion annual export revenue by a third. See, don't you feel better now?! U.S. President Donald Trump threated Tuesday to unleash "fire and fury" on Pyongyang if it continued its threats.

Raid Shows Evidence Connecting Manafort to Criminal Wrongdoing — Blumenthal

August 10, 2017

The decision by Federal Bureau of Investigation agents to obtain a search warrant nonetheless indicates they likely had probable cause to believe Manafort might not comply with a subpoena request to hand over all relevant records. The warrant was issued because Mueller was concerned that Manafort would not hand over all of the records requested in the grand jury subpoenas, the Post reported .

Moon Brushes off N.Korea's Threats

August 10, 2017

He also noted that North Korea's foreign minister had not entirely rejected proposals voiced by his South Korean counterpart. That's because major powers oppose Moon's North Korea policy, he claimed. The new resolution prohibits United Nations member states from buying coal, iron ore and other key commodities from North Korea. "In this regard, North Korea's recently issued statements of threats are in direct opposition to the global community's consensus, and must stop immediately".

Shapovalov beats idol del Potro to advance at Rogers Cup

August 10, 2017

Top-seeded Rafael Nadal and No. 2 Roger Federer cruised to easy victories Wednesday in their opening matches at the Rogers Cup . "Like I said yesterday, [Del Potro's] my idol". He played his first match of the hardcourt season that leads to the U.S. Open. It was 4-4 in the second set when he served his only ace. "Every time I look at him, I think what a ridiculous athlete and what a ridiculous player he is.

United States congresswoman confident Guam protected from North Korea threat

August 10, 2017

Guam is also near another US territory, the Commonwealth of the Northern Marina Islands . The governor of Guam, facing threats from North Korea , said Wednesday that he wants a president who will respond with "fury" if US territories are attacked.

Harsh Rhetoric Between North Korea and Trump Worries Investors

August 10, 2017

Whether it's the White House, the State Department, the Department of Defense, we are speaking with one voice. They will be met with fire and fury like the world has never seen... I'm just kidding", Colbert joked. "Shut up!" Colbert exclaimed. The loyal aide went as far as calling Trump "the most gifted politician of our time".

Trump 'Reckless' North Korea Remarks Undermine US Security - Congressman Engel

August 10, 2017

When asked at the State Department press briefing who in the USA government the world should listen to, Nauert said all agencies are on the same page. "I was mentioning the discussions of a preemptive war on the peninsula, that clearly goes in the realm of the authorisation of Congress". Murphy on Wednesday unleashed a series of tweets ripping Trump for his recent warnings to North Korea, writing that "A President [with] no diplomatic experience chose a Sec of State [with] no diplomatic ...

AIADMK sacks Sasikala's nephew, Dhinakaran as deputy general secretary

August 10, 2017

A resolution to this effect was adopted at a meeting of the party office-bearers, held at the AIADMK Headquarters inthe city. "If these two basic demands are not met with before the unification, then it will be a matter of time for us to be treated like "curry leaves" (use and throw) in the ruling party", he said.

Cruise ship goes into 'ghost' mode for 10 days to avoid pirates

August 10, 2017

Carolyne Jasinski, an Australian media specialist who often writes about travel, says passengers also went through drills to prepare for a plausible ambush at sea. She said: "He apologised for alarming passengers". Somali pirates have been a continuous threat to the vessels in the Indian Ocean. . The captain assured them that they could outrun any pirates, but, just in case, the crew set up powerful hoses to knock pirates off ladders, as well as a detergent solution to keep them from ...

Dr Ruth Pfau passes away

August 10, 2017

President Mamnoon Hussain expressed grief at the demise of Dr Pfau and paid tribute to her services for the helpless and neglected in the country. The President said the whole Pakistani nation salutes Dr Pfau for her exemplary services for the country.

Mehbooba Likely To Call On PM Modi — Kashmir On Edge

August 10, 2017

Article 35-A offers special privileges to the state subject of Jammu and Kashmir in matters related to employment, acquisition of immovable property, settlements and scholarships in relation to Article 370 of Indian Constitution. The events surrounding J&K's special status assumed hues of controversy last month in the apex court when the Centre, instead of filing its reply, called for a "larger debate" on a litigation filed by a little-known NGO in 2014 which calls for scrapping the Article ...

You don't need to be violent to serve country - Mahama tells Kenyans

August 10, 2017

They include President Uhuru Kenyatta, opposition leader Raila Odinga, Mohamed Abduba Dida, John Ekuru Longoggy Aukot, Shakhalaga Khwa Jirongo, Japhet Kavinga Kaluyu, Michael Wainaina Mwaura, and Joseph William Nthiga Nyagah. "We call on the Kenyan authorities to do their utmost to ensure peaceful elections, as well as a free and fair voting process tomorrow", said the Special Rapporteurs on freedom of peaceful assembly and of association, Annalisa Ciampi, on the situation of human rights ...

Jean-Claude Juncker's chartered jet junket cost taxpayers €27000

August 10, 2017

The documents published Tuesday by Belgian magazine Knack , which supports the NGO in its years-long battle with European Union bureaucrats, show that in the course of two months the European Union commissioners spent nearly half a million euro (€492,249) on travel-related costs.

Discovery Bay: Man Jumps in Canal After Police Pursuit

August 10, 2017

The man, later identified as Gregory Holloway, 46, of Vacaville, was not injured and was taken to a hospital for medical evaluation. The chase began in South Sacramento as officers from the area CHP office tried to stop the suspect vehicle, which instead took off.

Amber Alert issued after 3-year-old taken by mother in Worcester

August 10, 2017

Police said around 7:45 p.m. this evening, Abbott was taken from 339 Greenwood Street in Worcester by her mother, Leeann Rickheit . The child was believed to be in "extreme danger". State Police said the girl is about 3 feet tall and 40 pounds. She has a history in the Charlton area, State Police said. She is described as a light-skinned female, last seen wearing a white and pink polka dot shirt.

Double decker London bus smashes into shop in Lavender Hill

August 10, 2017

The Metropolitan Police said they had been called to reports of a collision on Lavender Hill, near London's busy Clapham Junction train station. Photos on social media show the bus smashed into the front of the Poggen Pohl Kitchen Design Centre, with glass and debris scattered across the road.

Ben Rhodes Slams Trump for 'Lie' About Nuclear Arsenal

August 10, 2017

But any modernization is thanks to Obama, for now: But making the nuclear arsenal strong again started before he took office, for instance Obama's administration pushed for modernization starting in 2010, per Fox News . Mr. Trump's "first order" refers to a January 27 presidential memorandum ordering a new Nuclear Posture Review , characterized by the Pentagon as "legislatively mandated" and the basis of nuclear policy.

Northumbria Police caught up in sexual exploitation scandal

August 10, 2017

It also emerged during the court process that police paid a convicted child rapist £10,000 as an informant . Officers were aware of his conviction when they recruited him in 2014 to spy on a gang of men, mainly of Pakistani and Bangladeshi origin, suspected of sex-grooming crimes against teenagers in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Delhi police arrests terror suspect belonging to Ansarullah Bangla outfit

August 10, 2017

Since the case was registered with the Bengal police, the accused was handed over to them. Oberoi, however, refused to share more details related to date and place of Ahmed's arrest in Delhi. Uttar Pradesh ATS had apprehended Bangladeshi terrorist Abdullah in Deoband. This is not the first such arrest. The ATS had recovered Jihadi literature, a manual for making bombs, and ISIS chief Abu Bakr Al Baghdadi's manifesto.

Some area schools remaining in session during solar eclipse

August 10, 2017

But NASA says it's seeing lots of "fakes" on the market that could be unsafe. Purchases from businesses such as Amazon , for example, might not be from those companies, since the top 50 results on Amazon.com for solar eclipse glasses don't come from any of the five companies trusted by NASA.

UP: Bomb scare forces evacuation of passengers from Akal Takht Express

August 10, 2017

The passengers raised an alarm at around 1.30 a.m. after which the guard of the train stopped it at the Akbarganj railway station . "The train was stopped at the loop line of the Akbarganj Railway Station". A note was also found with the packet that said "Dujana ki shahaadat ka badla abb Hindustan ko chukaana padega (India will have to pay for Dujana's martyrdom )".

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