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French leader urges calm in North Korea crisis

August 13, 2017

In a phone call with Trump Friday night, Xi Jinping said he wanted both sides to avoid "words and actions" that would make the situation worse, per the BBC , citing Chinese media. Guam's Homeland Security adviser, George Charfauros, said on Friday it would take 14 minutes for a missile fired from North Korea to reach Guam. Macron also spoke by phone with US President Donald Trump with the aim of "getting North Korea to conform to its worldwide obligations", his Elysee office said.

Eclipse programming at the Hays Public Library

August 13, 2017

Come to the library for a viewing party! "Call your location or email ask@bpl.org w/ your location to see about availability". Ever since I read Mark Twain's "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court" as a young girl, l have wanted to experience a total eclipse of the sun.

Guam's residents concerned but have faith in United States military

August 13, 2017

It has limited self-government, with a popularly elected governor, small legislature, and non-voting delegate in the U.S. House of Representatives. While it is extremely unlikely that Pyongyang would risk the assured annihilation of its revered leadership with a pre-emptive attack on US citizens, some residents are concerned.

Kim Jong-Un will truly regret threats to United States and allies

August 13, 2017

State-run media ensure that the population gets the North Korean side of the story, but don't convey any sense of worldwide concern about the situation. "U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson called for the peaceful denuclearization of North Korea - a common goal of the global community - and stressed the importance of strengthening pressure on North Korea in diplomatic, economic terms", the South Korean spokesman said.

Latin America closes ranks after Trump threatens to use military in Venezuela

August 13, 2017

U.S. President Donald Trump's surprise comments on Friday may bring the beleaguered Maduro some respite in the region, just as Venezuela was on verge of becoming a pariah over its recent installation of a legislative superbody, widely condemned as a power grab by the ruling Socialists.

Xi calls for calm after Trump says United States is 'locked and loaded'

August 13, 2017

As the crisis has unfolded, Trump has alternated praising China for its help and chiding it for not doing more. The island, which the USA snatched from Spain in 1898 and has used as a strategic outpost in the Pacific ever since, is home to an airfield, a naval station, and 160,000 Americans, of whom 7,000 are military personnel.

Solar Eclipse Viewing: Amazon Refunding Customers For Fake Glasses

August 13, 2017

A lot of folks have been gearing up for the event that will - depending on where you are - either totally block out the sun or partially block it as the eclipse moves across the North American hemisphere on August 21st. She bought the phony glasses on Amazon for $200 from a vendor in China. The only safe way to see the eclipse is by using special sun filter glasses of hand-held filters, according to NASA .

'Rogue' elephant shot dead for killing 15 in Jharkhand, Bihar

August 13, 2017

Attacks by wild elephants are common in India, and government reports say more than 300 people are killed each year by them. "The visibility is only 15 feet and it's become next to impossible to tranquilise the animal", Singh told AFP . The area is inhabited by the Paharia tribe, one of the poorest indigenous tribal communities in India. Killer behaviour "He developed this abnormal behaviour of raiding the villages at night and pushing the huts down, killing women and children sleeping in ...

Tropical Depression 8 Forms in the Atlantic

August 13, 2017

The National Hurricane Center is forecasting tropical storm strength by Sunday night, which will make tropical storm Gert, the seventh named storm of the season. The favored offshore track would limit the hazards to cruise and shipping interests, as well as beachgoers. Is it anything to worry about on the East Coast? At the moment, it appears this alleyway will set up far enough east that the USA would avoid any direct impacts, but increased surf along the East Coast is possible.

One dead after vehicle rams crowd at United States far-right rally

August 13, 2017

Right-wing blogger Jason Kessler had called for what he termed a "pro-white" rally to protest the city of Charlottesville's decision to remove the confederate statue from a downtown park. They rallied behind his promises to build a wall on the southern border, reduce the number of foreigners allowed into the country and pressure everyone in the country to speak English and say "Merry Christmas".

Should Donald Trump be banned from Twitter?

August 13, 2017

The same strongman posturing has also been behind Trump's dismissal of the Obama-era " strategic patience " approach to North Korea as so much politically correct code, even if, as some pundits have observed, the same policy has been mostly maintained behind the scenes .

Hong Kong, Switzerland, 15 European Union states hit by egg scandal

August 13, 2017

The EU's executive Commission said Friday that contaminated eggs have been found at producers in four countries; Belgium, France, Germany and the Netherlands. Belgian Agriculture Minister Denis Ducarme said in a statement he was "very interested" in having a meeting of ministers from countries affected by the fipronil scandal.

North: Media to Partly Blame for Escalating US-N. Korea Tension

August 13, 2017

China will "firmly resist any side which wants to change the status quo of the areas where China's interests are concerned". The Global Times is published under the ruling Communist Party's official People's Daily newspaper. Japan and South Korea may choose to realign with China and Russian Federation for security. At the same time , one should not forget that Beijing and Moscow do not favor the policy of the North Korean regime.

US F-18 closes Bahrain Airport after "uncomfortable" landing

August 13, 2017

The incident resulted in the closure of the airport runway for safety reasons for all departing and incoming aircraft. Bahrain's Transportation and Telecommunications Ministry referred to the occurrence as a "minor incident" and claimed that flights resumed normally a few hours after the uncontrolled crash landing.

The next total eclipse of the sun in Louisville

August 13, 2017

This will be the time the Moon covers most of the Sun at 88%. Viewing the sun or an eclipse using any other glasses or filters could result in loss of vision or permanent blindness. The school system has acquired 7,000 solar eclipse glasses, one for every teacher, student, staff member, and parent volunteer. In preparation for the flood of visitors arriving in Charleston to view the eclipse, city officials are considering banning all tour vehicles from operating on the peninsula on ...

CHARLOTTESVILLE | Driver in deadly attack from OH, officials say

August 13, 2017

The auto is registered to 20-year-old James Alex Fields of OH, according to vehicle registration records reviewed by The Washington Post . A 32-year-old woman died when a auto was driven into the crowd during the anti-rally protest earlier today.

War with North Korea would be catastrophic, warns Mattis

August 13, 2017

Those looking for words of comfort in regards to North Korea and its nuclear weapons program need not read any further. Mattis' comments come on the heels of North Korea's state media announcement Thursday that its military would devise a plan by mid-August to fire four intermediate range missiles at the US territory of Guam as a "crucial warning to the U.S".

Bihar Board 12th Class Compartment Result Declared today

August 13, 2017

The Bihar School Examination Board ( BSEB) declared the class 12th result for arts, science, commerce and vocational for compartmental examination. In order to check the compartmental results of Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) candidates shall have to know the result portal of the Board.

Bareilly sisters set ablaze by attacker while they were asleep

August 13, 2017

The guilty parties broke into the house, poured oil on the bed on which both the sisters were resting and set them ablaze. According to the reports, the motive behind the attack is unknown but one of the sisters claimed that they have been stalked by a man one and it must be the stalkers that did this to them.

Environment Canada confirms two tornadoes touched down

August 13, 2017

Meteorologist Rob Kuhn says the agency is looking into what it calls a "probable tornado" in Leamington after photos of a funnel cloud surfaced online. "[There were] no reports of any further damage in any other area", says Kuhn. Next door to his brother's home on North Talbot Road, greenhouses at Thiessen Apple Orchard were damaged as well.

NCAA punishment is 'draconian,' UofL claims in appeal

August 13, 2017

During the investigation, Louisville imposed a self-ban for the 2016 postseason. From there, U of L blasted away at penalties handed down by the NCAA's committee on infractions, namely the vacating of several seasons worth of victories - including two Final Four appearances and the 2013 NCAA championship - and the forfeiture of NCAA tournament money earned during those seasons.

Macron Urges Int'l Community to Avoid Escalation of Tensions Around N Korea

August 13, 2017

North Korea said on Saturday that almost 3.5 million workers, party members and soldiers volunteered to join or rejoin its army to resist new UN sanctions and to fight against the United States in the current geopolitical tension between Pyongyang and Washington .

3 women slain in Hempstead home; police seek person of interest

August 13, 2017

Nassau County homicide Lt. Stephen Fitzpatrick told the news station that Vanderhall then went into the kitchen and beat his mother, Lynn Vanderhall, killing her. Police say he became enraged. The victims were all women, suffered blunt force trauma and authorities are searching for a person of interest, police told reporters.

NCP, Congress rift may be temporary

August 13, 2017

This is being done to damage the credentials of the party ahead of the Gujarat elections. Aall eyes are on how Congress moves forward and if the party can find a middle ground to marry the aspirations of a young leadership with the expectations of the old.

Helicopter reportedly crashes in woods in Albemarle County

August 13, 2017

The helicopter went down about seven miles southwest of Charlottesville, Va. . This happened Saturday, Aug. 12, near Old Farm Road just after 5 p.m. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Emergency dispatch audio tweeted by ABC7 News reporter Kevin Lewis appeared to suggest that police from nearby Albemarle County were at the scene.

7 white helmets rescuers shot dead in gun attack

August 13, 2017

The Syrian Network for Human Rights documented 65 aid workers killed and 135 attacks against aid facilities in the first half of 2017. Raed al-Saleh, leader of the White Helmets, left a message for peace at a temple when collecting the prize: "We have seen war".

FS Investment Corporation (NYSE:FSIC) Experiences Heavier than Average Trading Volume

August 12, 2017

While considering growth estimates of the company, it has next quarter growth estimates of -57.4% whereas during current quarter it has -65.5% estimations over growth, comparing to the estimations of -30.6% during current year and -2.4% for next year.

GOP Senators Tweet Trump in Support of McConnell

August 12, 2017

The president has been smarting from the Senate's failure to pass an overhaul of the Affordable Care Act, a long-standing priority for the GOP and a marquee campaign promise from Trump past year. With a 52-48 GOP majority and Vice President Mike Pence available to cast a tie-breaking vote, McConnell has said he's moving onto other matters unless "people can show me 50 votes for anything that would make progress".

Trump speaks with Guam's governor in extremely candid phone call

August 13, 2017

The mayor of Guam recorded the candid, 3-minute phone conversation with Trump and posted it to his Facebook page . I just wanted to pay my respects and we are with you one thousand per cent, you are safe. "It is all rendered harder for them when he goes off and pops the way he did at the golf course the other day about fire and fury", Kirby said. North Korea this week announced a detailed plan to launch a salvo of ballistic missiles toward the U.S.

War of Words Heats Up between President Trump and North Korea

August 12, 2017

Following days of grave threats to North Korea , Trump directed his latest warning Friday directly to the communist country's leader, Kim Jong Un. The lawmakers said they were grateful that Tillerson has said the United States does not seek war or a change in regime in North Korea.

Return to the country of a pastor freed by North Korea

August 13, 2017

President Donald Trump. "What North Korea is doing is absolutely unacceptable, and it's posing an unacceptable security threat both in the region and to the entire world", she said. "We need to seek ways to de-escalate the situation", she said. Pak said it was not clear whether Pastor Lim, 62, would be at the press conference, but said he would attend church services on Sunday.

Trump praises Xi for new United Nations sanctions on N.Korea

August 13, 2017

The interactions could point to a level of pragmatism in the Trump administration's approach to the North Korean threat, despite the president's dire warnings. intelligence agencies assess that North Korea has the produced a miniaturized nuclear warhead. But you're saying your concern is that the Trump administration may misinterpret something North Korea says or does and wage a pre-emptive strike.

United States destroyer challenges China's claims in South China Sea

August 13, 2017

Navy official said Thursday. The Chinese Foreign Ministry called on the United States to respect its sovereignty and security interests after the USA guided missile destroyer John S. But Washington's patrols have often angered Beijing because the USA is not a claimant in the territorial dispute in the mineral-rich South China Sea.

OK Supreme Court Overturns New Fee On Cigarettes

August 13, 2017

The plaintiffs-cigarette companies, distributors, and smokers-argued that the $1.50 tax violated the state constitution. The law was set to go into effect in late August. It would have been the largest amount of new recurring revenue passed by the legislature during the 2017 session. "We can not continue to let the most vulnerable Oklahomans suffer because of a continued lack of leadership among the Republicans at the Capitol and their unwillingness to do the hard work and take the hard ...

West Bromwich coach Pulis signs contract extension

August 12, 2017

Pulis also pointed to the "improvement all across the club in recent seasons", which he stated as a necessity, in what he called, "such a tough, tough league". We had really good opportunities and chances, we are not a possession team. "And you have got to give credit to Matt Phillips and Chris Brunt; the quality coming into the box was fantastic".

Men turned United Kingdom nuke bunker into weed farm

August 13, 2017

Martin Fillery, 46, had written a screenplay about cannabis production before he joined the £2m-a-year criminal enterprise at the Regional General Headquarters (RGHQ) in Chilmark, Wiltshire. Fillery, of Ashcott, Bridgwater, Somerset, was also sentenced for possessing criminal property after police found movie memorabilia worth £1m at his home.

JD(U) suspends Ali Anwar Ansari from parliamentary party

August 13, 2017

History will not forgive. Leaders of 16 opposition parties, led by Congress president Sonia Gandhi , met in Delhi today to deliberate on evolving an "alternative narrative" to counter the BJP. Therefore Ali Anwar had attended the meeting on behalf of Sharad. In another development, JD-U RS MP Ali Anwar Ansari was suspended from parliamentary party for taking part in opposition meeting, says spokesperson K C Tyagi .

What the US Military Does on Guam and Why North Korea Cares

August 12, 2017

According to Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance (MDAA), a non-profit organization dedicated to generate public support for missile defense systems in the United State, Guam is covered by a USA missile defense system deployed permanently by the Defense Department at Andersen Air Force Base , which includes the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system and the AN/TPY-2 radar system.

At Least 15 People Killed in Northwestern Pakistan Blast

August 12, 2017

According to the ISPR, army troops threw a security cordon around the area as fire engines reached the site to douse the blaze on the vehicles. "The attack was aimed to lessen our passion to celebrate Pakistan's independence", the COAS said.

Youth Envoy hopes to make United Nations a place for all young people

August 12, 2017

Wickramanayake said, and added, in a message directed to the young people of Iraq: "The United Nations is with you and I, as your Envoy, will do everything within my power to ensure that your voices are heard". Organised by the UN Division for Economic and Social Affairs in collaboration with the Inter-agency Network on Youth Development, Friday's event drew together experts from youth organisations, government and the UN to explore the various ways in which young people are contributing to ...

'Most Wanted' fugitive sought in brutal NJ murder snared in Virginia

August 12, 2017

Walter Yovany Gomez is accused of taking part in the Plainfield killing Julio Matute on May 15, 2011 - a murder that authorities claim was part of Gomez's initiation process to become a member of the worldwide street gang, MS-13. Matute was killed on suspicion that he and members of a rival gang were getting too close. The co-conspirator was subsequently apprehended, charged, and found guilty for the Matute homicide.

Japan deploys missile defence system over N Korea threat US Pacific terriroty

August 12, 2017

The first Patriot Advanced Capability 3 (PAC-3) system was installed at the Ground Self-Defense Force Kochi base in Konan, Kochi Prefecture, on August 12 with the aim of intercepting North Korean missiles that stray into Japanese territory from the intended target, Guam.

Keith Ellison: I Regret Saying NKorea's Kim 'More Responsible' Than Trump

August 12, 2017

Hopefully Kim Jong Un will find another path!" There were murmurs of agreement in the room before Ellison described what would need to happen before a "missile launch" become a reality. "And they extend to where China understands that doing business with the United States means that they shouldn't be doing business with North Korea - that obviously is a big blow to Kim Jong Un's regime because China is really their economic lifeline".

Trump touts power of United States nuclear arsenal amid N

August 12, 2017

North Korea hit back hours later, saying it is ready to carry out an attack near the U.S. island of Guam. The major US averages ended down about 0.2 percent overnight, with the Dow snapping a 10-day winning streak, as Trump's remarks added to concerns about rising tensions between the USA and North Korea.

36 killed, 12 others missing in floods and landslides in Nepal

August 12, 2017

Nepal Police said 32 persons have been killed in the past month due to flood and landslides. Rescue teams of soldiers, police and local people have been deployed to help those trapped on rooftops or on higher ground, officials added, as TV pictures showed damaged roads and bridges.

Danish submarine inventor charged over disappearance of Swedish journalist

August 12, 2017

Peter Madsen faces manslaughter charges over the disappearance of the female journalist. "I am fine, but sad because Nautilus went down". Police are hunting for witnesses and camera footage to determine whether the missing woman had disembarked after setting off.

Kerala school's uniform plan for bright, boring students sparks row

August 12, 2017

Around 900 students are at present studying in Al Farooque English medium school and the mental health of these young minds can not be ignored like this. "And we demanded an appropriate action from the school". When their protests fell on deaf ears they approached the Childline (a body working under the state social welfare ministry to ensure rights of children) officials who found the system highly discriminatory.

Gunfight rages in Kashmir's Shopian

August 12, 2017

At least two to three terrorists are suspected to have been trapped in the area. The attack happened late on Friday night. He was moved to a military hospital in Drugmulla for treatment. The areas that have been cordoned include upper belt of Kalaroose forests and Kunnad, Kani Behak, Manigah, and Chat forest areas of Batpora Haihama. Meanwhile, a woman was killed in the shelling from Pakistan side in Jammu and Kashmir's Mendhar sector at 5:30 a.m.

Former NH GOP Senator Calls Trump North Korea Threat 'Crazy'

August 12, 2017

And Pyongyang will assume that the USA attack will be nuclear , since it would be even crazier to attack a nuclear-armed country such as North Korea using only conventional weapons. Last week, the UN Security Council voted to impose new sanctions on North Korea, a decision that will raise pressure on the regime. It was a pretty big deal because it was a unanimous vote that included Russian Federation and China.

United States calls Britain into World War 3 showdown with North Korea

August 12, 2017

The Hwasong-12 it has threatened to lob toward Guam has failed three out of four tests. China has long anxious that any conflict on the Korean peninsula, or a repeat of the 1950-53 Korean war, could unleash a wave of destabilizing refugees into its northeast, and could end up with a reunified county allied with the United States .

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