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Vigil to be held in Binghamton in response to Charlottesville Rally

August 14, 2017

Attendees are asked to bring flashlights. "We condemn, in the strongest possible terms, the white supremacist, racist, anti-Semitic terrorist attack on our comrades in the DSA, the ISO, IWW, Antifa and all others who joined forces in the streets of Charlottesville, VA yesterday", a post on that page said.

Top South Korean official: Trump comments 'very worrisome,' causing 'confusion'

August 14, 2017

Joseph Dunford in meetings Monday with senior South Korean military and political officials appeared to be an attempt to ease anxiety over tit-for-tat threats between President Donald Trump and North Korea while also showing a willingness to back up Trump's warnings if necessary.

Yes, You're Racist: Twitter user names Virginia protesters

August 14, 2017

Gov. Terry McAuliffe declared a state of emergency . Some Trump critics claim that his election has reignited white supremacism across the country. The Virginia State Police announced late Saturday that Troy Dunigan, a 21-year-old from Chattanooga, Tennessee, was charged with disorderly conduct; Jacob L.

USA police officer 'laughs' at Charlottesville attack on Facebook

August 14, 2017

He was responding to a story about the death on Saturday of 32-year-old Heather Heyer, who was struck by a vehicle that plowed into a crowd of people protesting the white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. I took immediate steps to initiate a prompt and thorough internal investigation. Barbieri has said he intends to case reviewed by the Community Police Hearings Board.

Dalai Lama cancels Botswana trip

August 14, 2017

The Dalai Lama was scheduled to be in Botswana's capital Gaborone to attend a human rights conference on August 17 to 19 and then meet President Ian Khama. Last year, China froze relations with Mongolia following a visit to Ulaanbaatar by the Dalai Lama, eventually forcing the Mongolian government to vow never to allow the Tibetan spiritual leader into their country again .

Independence Day address: 'New India' must be compassionate and egalitarian, says President

August 14, 2017

They were men and women who represented all parts of our country and a variety of political and social thought. If you helped your neighbours in their times of need, they instinctively helped you in turn. Your wholehearted support in the battle against corruption and black money reflected a responsible and enlightened society. The President added that there should be no room for poverty in New India and technology should be used to eliminate it.

John Oliver: 'Idiot' Trump can't even disavow Nazis

August 14, 2017

But this time, Oliver's response was the first to air-and thankfully, it was as honest and considered as his fans have come to expect. Of Trump's refusal to condemn the white nationalists who had explicitly said they were participating in the rally because they supported him, Oliver continued: "Here's the problem with that: A non-answer in a moment like this is an answer".

Russian security agency says it foiled IS group attack plot

August 14, 2017

The attacks were being organized by ISIS leaders in Syria, including people on the worldwide wanted list, according to the FSB. Russia's intelligence agency said it has foiled a terror plot led by militants fighting for the Islamic State group in Syria.

Indivisible Acadiana host vigil in support of Charlottesville, VA

August 14, 2017

The Daily Stormer says that Trump's comments are "good" and amount to "no condemnation at all". While themes of racial violence and terrorism may be beyond many nine-year-olds, Dewitt Lee said bringing his son to Sunday's gathering was critical .

Israeli diamond tycoon Beny Steinmetz arrested in fraud investigation

August 14, 2017

The person in question is suspected of money laundering on a huge scale in worldwide real estate deals. Austria's Social Democratic Party has announced that it is severing business relations with an Israeli political consultant after Israeli authorities arrested him on suspicion of money laundering, obstruction of justice, bribery and related crimes.

Respond to North Korea with cool head

August 14, 2017

The U.S. -made Patriot batteries aren't the only pieces of high-tech American military gear in Japan that will have its ears perked up. Local authorities have been reassuring residents and tourists that a "strategic defence umbrella" across the Western Pacific can counter any missile attacks, and the chance of a successful North Korean strike on Guam was minimal.

President Donald Trump repeats Luther Strange endorsement day before election

August 14, 2017

The President tweeted around 5:40 a.m. that " Luther Strange of the Great State of Alabama has my endorsement". "He has my complete and total endorsement!", Trump tweeted primetime August 9. He resigned earlier this year to challenge unusual. Brooks has labeled him as the candidates of the "swamp critters". In a surprise move, Trump took Twitter and endorsed Alabama Sen.

'Teachers' drag 7-year-old autistic boy through school hallway, escape charges

August 14, 2017

But Corbin's mother, Bonnie Kemle McKean told InsideEdition.com Thursday night she thinks the teacher and her aide should at least be charged with misdemeanors for endangering her son. The footage became public this week after the local prosecutor closed the case and decided against pursuing felony charges, the Bucyrus Telegram reported.

North Korea's New Missiles Came From Ukraine and Russia, Report Claims

August 14, 2017

The latter company has a factory based in Dnipro, Ukraine , located inside a part of the country attempting to break away and join Russian Federation amidst a military conflict, and US intelligence agencies believe the Soviet rockets at use by the North were likely made there as the state-owned factory has struggled, The New York Times reported .

Skydiver rescued from tree in Dunstable

August 14, 2017

The skydiver landed in a tree on River Street around 7:15 p.m. on Sunday. Dunstable Police and Fire Departments saved Aatif Rathod, a skydiver who was stuck between 60 to 80 feet up a tree in Dunstable. Scharn said Rathad was screaming for help. Rathad told reporters he was flying in a wingsuit and had trouble deploying his main parachute before becoming twisted in the line for the reserve parachute.

Gas prices slip slightly in First State

August 14, 2017

AAA reports that the most expensive gas in the state can be found in the City of Chicago, at $2.69 per gallon. Billings- $2.39/g, down 0.8 cents per gallon from last week's $2.40/g. This week they average $2.35 per gallon - and senior petroleum analyst Patrick DeHaan says the Venezuela situation, hurricane season and declining USA oil inventories are to blame for the increase.

A new approach for North Korea's nuclear weapon threat

August 14, 2017

French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday warned against an "escalation of tensions" over North Korea amid a growing war of words between Washington and Pyongyang. North Korea too has subsequently toned down its rhetoric. "North Korea best not make any more threats to the United States", Trump added".

John Oliver slams Trump over Charlottesville: Nothing 'easier than disavowing Nazis'

August 14, 2017

And this weekend's violent alt-right/neo-Nazi/KKK rally in Charlottesville , Virginia, proved him right. There are a lot of amusing things about North Koreans, like their love for accordions and freakish '80s cinema, but there isn't much reliable news out of North Korea, Oliver said, and "the underlying truth about North Korea is that it is a dark place, not just figuratively but literally", and "the Kim family is known for their bone-chilling cruelty and mismanagement".

Sierra Leone floods, mudslides kill at least 21 people

August 14, 2017

Hundreds of people are likely to have been killed after a massive mudslide triggered by heavy rains washed away several houses in the Mortema area around the SS camp-Regent. The city of Freetown had been battered by severe storms and flooding throughout the day. Sierra Leone was one of the west African nations hit by an outbreak of the Ebola virus in 2014 that left more than 4,000 people dead in the country, and it has struggled to revive its economy since the crisis.

16-Year-Old Girl Missing After Jet Ski Crash In Merrimack River

August 14, 2017

Dematos was allegedly on the jet ski that collided with the same jet ski the 16-year-old girl was riding. The impact of the crash knocked the teen into the river, while the other passenger was transported to a hospital and is now recovering fine.

Kaka given the most ridiculous red card you will ever see

August 14, 2017

Collin, a former teammate of Kaka's at Orlando, did his level best to convince referee Gonzalez that the fondling was all in jest but to no avail. The shared smiles will tell you that there was not one hint of aggression between the men and even though it's clearly stated in the rules that players must not put their hands in each other's faces, Kaka can surely feel hard done by here.

S Korea Says Pyongyang Unlikely to Strike Guam, But It's Technically Possible

August 14, 2017

Dunford, who arrived in Seoul on Sunday, also will meet with Defense Minister Song Young-moo and other senior officials during his two-day visit, Yonhap said, citing Moon's office. On Sunday, Deputy Unification Minister Chun Haesung said South Korea was seeking to ease tensions and the door for dialogue with North Korea was still open.

Saudi Arabia says deficit halved after lean years

August 14, 2017

Among the economic reforms taken under Vision 2030, the kingdom has made a decision to introduce a five-percent Value-Added Tax (VAT) starting January 2018. That helped narrow the deficit from 58.4 billion riyals in the same period a year ago, even though revenue from non-oil sources fell by 17 percent. Government's Q2 revenue came at SR164 billion, out of which SR101 billion came from oil revenues (61.6 per cent contribution).

Norfolk man is charged with murdering dog walker

August 14, 2017

The body of Mr Wrighton, a married father and grandfather from Banham, was discovered in woodland near East Harling on Saturday, August 5. Alexander Palmer, of Dereham Road, Bawdeswell, was today (Monday, August 14) charged with murder following an investigation by the Joint Norfolk and Suffolk Major Investigation Team.

Library Happenings - Eclipse viewing glasses available at event

August 14, 2017

The last good time to view a total solar eclipse in the US was nearly 50 years ago. Make sure you are safe while watching the 2017 total solar eclipse in the United States . "So you must always, when you're looking at the sun, on the day of the total eclipse, have these eclipse-approved glasses". Safety first! - Be certain to guide your children, and NEVER look at the sun without approved filters, even when the sun is nearly completely eclipsed.

Trump ramps up Guam assurances over N. Korea threat

August 14, 2017

The government has made a decision to deploy Patriot interceptor missiles in parts of western Japan that North Korea's missiles are expected to fly over if Pyongyang actually goes through with its plan to fire them at Guam , Defense Ministry officials said Friday.

Japan Deploys Patriot Batteries to Tokyo to Counter North Korean Missile Threat

August 14, 2017

Japan said it has installed anti-missile systems in several parts of the country following North Korea's threat to launch four ballistic missiles towards the American island of Guam. allies. In fact, this is why North Korea has been trying so hard to become a nuclear-armed power. "North Korea raising tension (on the Peninsula) is a serious challenge against the South Korean-US alliance and the worldwide community".

Grill explodes inside SUV, injuring two people

August 14, 2017

The crash happened while the woman and her husband were driving near the Central Florida Fairgrounds, according to police. Police said the wife went to light up a cigarette and the SUV exploded. Both people in the vehicle were treated for burns, though police announced that none of the injuries were life threatening. No further information about the couple was immediately available.

President Trump Doubles Down On North Korea Warning

August 14, 2017

But in North Korea's corner, its main trading partner and treaty ally China , has sent a signal that it won't risk backing Pyongyang. On Friday, the newspaper ran an editorial saying "China should also make clear that if North Korea launches missiles that threaten USA soil first and the United States retaliates, China will stay neutral".

China to cut off North Korean imports under United Nations sanctions

August 14, 2017

The Chinese Commerce Ministry on Monday announced a complete ban on coal, iron, lead and seafood imports from North Korea . Trump wants government officials to look at Chinese practices that force American companies to share their intellectual property in order to gain access to the world's second-largest economy.

Sharp rise in cost of rural crime

August 14, 2017

According to the rural insurer NFU Mutual, the items most commonly targeted by thieves across Lancashire are ATV and quad bikes, 4x4s and livestock. Data also showed the county was the eighth worst affected county by the cost of rural crime in the UK. "It is vital that the PSNI immediately puts adequate resources towards stamping out rural crime and it is vital that the criminal networks actively targeting our rural community are weeded out and brought before the courts".

1 dead, brother stabbed over parking spot

August 14, 2017

The brothers, 23 and 29, began bickering with two other men over the spot, and at least one of the men retaliated by stabbing the siblings, according to cops. No arrests have been made. A source in Misaskim told Hamodia that the levayah is tentatively set to be held later Monday in NY, and will continue to Eretz Yisrael.

Army chief visits forward LoC troops

August 14, 2017

The Islamic State, also known as ISIS or ISIL, has claimed to be behind several terrorist attacks in the province, which borders Afghanistan and Iran, in recent months. He said Pakistan at present is confronted with a host of internal and external challenges. Separatist militants in Baluchistan have waged a campaign against the central government for decades, demanding a greater share of the gas-rich province's resources.

Nobody will benefit from scrapping of Article 35A, says Omar Abdullah

August 14, 2017

After the Supreme Court decided in favour of women owning property in Jammu and Kashmir after taking a spouse from outside, the matter had been settled, he said. Will someone who wants to buy land in this state do it in Kashmir? "Even people residing in Kashmir don't feel safe", he added. NC provincial president Devinder Singh Rana said the debate over Article 35A was neither Hindu versus Muslims nor Jammu versus Kashmir.

Danish police say no body found inside sunken submarine

August 14, 2017

He was arrested Friday on preliminary manslaughter charges. Police said Friday the inventor had told them he dropped Wall off from his submarine in Copenhagen on Thursday night . Ms Wall's boyfriend first reported her missing after she failed to return from what should have been a short trip on the submarine. Madsen made headlines when he successfully financed the building of the 40-tonne, 18-metre Nautilus through crowdfunding, completing it in 2008.

Dominion Midstream Partners, (NYSE:DM) Earning Somewhat Positive Media Coverage, Report Finds

August 14, 2017

Among 12 analysts covering Antero Midstream GP ( AMGP ), 8 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 4 Hold. Boasting a price of $69.99, Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. raised its stake in shares of Martin Midstream Partners L.P.by 61.1% in the first quarter. The Brookfield Asset Management Inc holds 930,500 shares with $14.64 million value, up from 9,500 last quarter.

China cuts off host of imports form NKorea

August 14, 2017

China on Monday banned imports of coal, iron ore, lead concentrates and ore, lead and sea food from North Korea effective from Tuesday. In April, he said he wouldn't label China a currency manipulator, in return for help in dealing with North Korea.

Runner-up Louis Oosthuizen mimes Andra Day's 'Rise Up' after PGA Championship

August 14, 2017

Now, it turns out he's not only great at golfing, but he's pretty damn awesome at miming, too. The South African, victor of The Open in 2010, completed the "runner-up grand slam" by finishing tied second in Charlotte as Justin Thomas prevailed.

Why his postman gives Game of Thrones star the silent treatment

August 14, 2017

Potentially. "He doesn't have total disregard for Jaime, but he has a bond with Tyrion that's hard for him to ignore", said Flynn. For anyone who needs a quick refresh, Bronn was initially sworn to Tyrion but found himself in Jamie's service instead after Tyrion became an enemy of the Lannister crown.

Mossad chief: Iran increasing presence in former ISIS strongholds

August 14, 2017

Iran is filling the vacuum left by the Islamic State (ISIS) as its hold on territory in Syria and Iraq diminishes , Mossad director Yossi Cohen warned. Sunday's report by Fars news agency also noted that Aerospace Force Brigadier General, Amir Ali Hajizadeh made similar remarks last week regarding visits to Iranian military sites by officials from the U.S.

Indians, Pakistanis fuse national anthems to make 'Peace Anthem'

August 14, 2017

The compilation, a lovely emblem of strong vocals and heartfelt emotions celebrating the 71st Independence day of the two countries is compiled in the actual chronological order of the Youm-e-Azadi - it features the Pakistani Anthem before the Indian one.

Sahara's Aamby Valley up for sale for Rs 37392 cr reserve price

August 14, 2017

The public auction of these properties would be on "sale/lease" basis on an "as-is-where-is-whatever-there is" of the Aamby Valley City, around 90 km from Mumbai . "After hearing counsels for Sebi (Securities and Exchange Board of India), amicus curie and Kapil Sibal, senior advocate for Sahara, the Supreme Court has opened a window for Sahara by permitting them to enter into the negotiations and deposit the amount before this court, and that is Rs1,500 crore to be deposited before the ...

Chavista Strongman Cabello Accused of Plotting to Murder Senator Marco Rubio

August 14, 2017

According to the Herald , "the death threat" against Rubio "was outlined in a memo to several law enforcement agencies disseminated last month by the Department of Homeland Security". He is now a powerful political operative who exerts considerable influence over the ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela. Rubio assassinated", though it also warned "no specific information regarding an assassination plot against Sen.

Trump Pressures China On Trade; Executive Action Expected Monday

August 14, 2017

Trump has said he would be more amenable to going easy on Beijing if it were more aggressive in reining in North Korea . But even though the effectiveness of the new United Nations sanctions depends largely on China's willingness to enforce them, the Trump administration has failed to come up with enough incentives to compel China to do so, analysts said.

Big Ben bell to fall silent for 4 years

August 14, 2017

Big Ben was last silent in 2007 and between 1983 and 1985 as part of previous renovations. It was also muted for former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's funeral in 2013. The works will fix and redecorate the interior of the Elizabeth Tower - often incorrectly called Big Ben rather than the bell - and improve fire-safety measures.

Guam tourism sees silver lining in North Korean threats

August 14, 2017

The territory of Guam has US military bases and is the closest USA area to North Korea, which has threatened to attack the Pacific island. For years, North Korea has claimed Guam is within its missiles' striking distance, making furious statements each time when the US flew powerful bombers from the island's air base to the Korean Peninsula.

Body of missing hill walker found in County Donegal

August 14, 2017

It is not clear now the man died. The Donegal Mountain Rescue Team thanked everyone involved in the search. A Coast Guard helicopter and the Donegal Mountain Rescue Team coordinated the search and the body was found yesterday evening.

Model Chloe Ayling spent six days in THIS bedroom 'with kidnappers'

August 14, 2017

In an interview with the Mail on Sunday, Ayling described the kidnapping, saying she was injected with the horse tranquilliser ketamine before waking up in a auto boot, wearing only her underwear, with tape over her mouth and her hands and feet bound.

Blue Whale Challenge: Another teen dies in Bengal

August 14, 2017

A 14-year-old boy name Ankan committed suicide by suffocating it self as he followed the instruction and took the infamous "Blue Whale" online game Challenge. But still many have come in contact with this online game. In the game players are asked to draw a whale image on a piece of paper, then as a challenge, they were asked to draw the same design on their hand, and by drawing means craving with a knife after all this hey then given tasks like watch horror movies alone etc.

Trump feels North Korea's threats would boost Guam's tourism

August 14, 2017

If North Korea does launch a missile strike, there is a public warning system in place and a 14-minute window to react, Guam Homeland Security said. "Fight tonight" has long been the motto of USA forces in South Korea to show they're always ready for combat on the Korean Peninsula. The US island territory's Office of Civil Defence began distributing fact sheets, Preparing for an Imminent Missile Threat, on Friday, to help people prepare for an attack.

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