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Isa Samad placed under arrest

August 15, 2017

When contacted, MACCs deputy chief commissioner Datuk Azam Baki confirmed the arrest of Mohd Isa. It is believed that FIC paid between RM40 million and RM50 million higher than the actual market value of the hotel. The FIC reported buying the four-star hotel in London at STG60 million (RM330 million) on Dec 16, 2014. The hotel has 62 rooms and is located at Lexham Gardens within the exclusive district of Kensington and Chelsea.

Jury sides with Taylor Swift in groping case, awards her symbolic $1

August 15, 2017

Outside the courthouse, he told reporters , "I think it's a new day, because someone with the guts and the courage to stand up with absolutely no upside in doing so-that being Taylor Swift-has told everyone, 'This is it, the line's drawn'".

Facebook Marketplace now available in 17 European countries

August 15, 2017

Facebook is stepping up its modest moves into e-commerce by expanding its service for connecting local buyers and sellers into 17 new European markets, the US company said on Monday. "We want to make it easier to buy and sell, but we also want to make it community based", said Deborah Liu, vice president of Facebook Marketplace.

Neil Lennon death threats lead to police inquiry after Ibrox clash

August 15, 2017

Lennon angered sections of the home support with his goal celebrations which The Scottish Sun has revealed are also being investigated by police . When it was suggested Rangers assistant manager Helder Baptista had spoken to police about Lennon, he said: "I didn't make a gesture, I celebrated a goal".

Boycott hotel in Switzerland for posting anti-Semitic signs !

August 15, 2017

Another sign told Jewish guests to use a refrigerator only at certain times. "We were shocked ", he said of encountering the first sign. Another sign, this one on the refrigerator, said: "For our Jewish guests: You may access the refrigerator only in the following hours: 10:00-11:00 and 16:30-17:30".

Bernard Kenny, pensioner who came to aid of Jo Cox, dies

August 15, 2017

Kenny was awarded the George Medal for the bravery he showed on 16 June 2016, when he came to Cox's aid after she was attacked outside her West Yorkshire constituency surgery by far-right extremist Thomas Mair . I saw the blood and I thought, "Oh my God"'. His son said: "It was a very special moment when that was announced". "And he never spoke about it to the media".

United Kingdom parliament's 'Big Ben' bell to fall silent for four years

August 15, 2017

It is ridiculous to silence the bell for four years. "Given all these factors, we decided that pre-recording the bongs offers the most reliable option, while allowing us to retain the commanding sound of Big Ben as part our schedule, as well as our listener's daily lives", Mr Nowlan concluded.

Iraq's Popular Forces Vow to Take Part in Next Battle against Daesh

August 15, 2017

The units, whose number has not been specified, were "regrouping in combat positions in preparation for the next battle, said the statement". Tal Afar, which had about 200,000 residents before falling to Daesh, experienced cycles of sectarian violence between Sunnis and Shiites after the US -led invasion of Iraq in 2003, and has produced some of the terrorist group's most senior commanders.

Ajay Singhal, Anil Kumar Rao from Haryana get President's police medal

August 15, 2017

The awards were announced on the eve of 71st Independence Day and will be given away during the next Republic Day celebrations. Among the seven North-eastern states, which are largely insurgency hit, police personnel of Megalaya only received 17 PMG, as rest - Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura - have drawn a blank in the gallantry categories.

Brooklyn soldier among two killed during combat in Iraq

August 15, 2017

A Pentagon spokesman said Monday that the pair were casualties of a USA artillery "mishap", according to an Associated Press report. Sgt. Roshain Euvince Brooks, left, and Spc. Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commander of Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve . This was Stigler's first combat deployment, according to the 82nd Airborne Division.

Obama's Charlottesville tweet one of the most liked in history

August 15, 2017

The two-term former US President, thought to be returning to the political stage later in the year, quoted several times from Mandela's autobiography " Long Walk to Freedom ". Obama's tweet is now the third most liked tweet of all time, followed by Ariana Grande's tweet from earlier this year after the deadly attack at her Manchester concert.

Security review after drone lands on Queen Elizabeth deck

August 15, 2017

According to the pilot, "I could have carried two kilos of Semtex and left it on the deck of Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier". As such, security has been increased and talks of increased punishment for such infractions have begun. "This was a bit of tomfoolery but it could have been something bad, not just for the ship and its crew but for the people of Invergordon". Speaking to BBC Scotland , the pilot said: "I thought I would be hauled in and have my footage confiscated".

Illinois Senate Passes Bill To Call White Supremacists A 'Terrorist Organization'

August 15, 2017

It's one of the primary rules of Internet discourse: The longer you get into a debate online, the more likely someone will bring up Hitler or Nazis. "Again and again. The resolution , SR0794, was borne out of last weekend's violent white supremacist gathering in Charlottesville, Virginia , which led to three deaths and dozens of injuries.

ACLU of Virginia denies Gov. McAuliffe's accusations of blame for Saturday's violence

August 15, 2017

But let's be clear: "our lawsuit challenging the city to act constitutionally did not cause violence, nor did it in any way address the question whether demonstrators could carry sticks or other weapons at the events", Gastanaga said. Earlier Saturday, Trump denounced the violence on Twitter. Trump tweeted at 1:19 p.m . Some also wore red "Make America Great Again" hats. Gov Terry McAuliffe said hate-fuelled rhetoric had "hit an all-time high", and said he had spoken to the President ...

Official announcement: Shraddha opp Prabhas

August 15, 2017

Well, we are talking about Shraddha Kapoor who is likely to come onboard for Saaho . It can now be announced that the actress has indeed been cast as the leading lady in the film. For Saaho's ambitious stunt sequences, an extensive set has been designed in Hyderabad's Ramoji Film City, reported Pune Mirror. It is also said that Neil Nitin Mukesh will be seen in the antagonist role in Prabhas's film Saaho .

Nawaz Sharif put on notice for raging against judges

August 15, 2017

In the initial hearing today, lawyer of the petitioners said the PML-N leadership has committed treason. The Supreme Court disqualified Sharif as the prime minister on July 28 under Article 62 (1) (f) of the Constitution over his failure to disclose un-withdrawn receivables constituting assets from a UAE-based company.

'Minimal impact' from China's sanctions for importers of North Korean seafood

August 15, 2017

North Korea regularly threatens to destroy the United States and ignores the worldwide community's pretensions regarding violation of human rights and its nuclear power programs for many years. There is also USA pressure on Beijing to be firm to North Korea as its ally in the nuclear program so far. Mr Wu was reportedly snubbed by Pyongyang in April, which refused his request to meet amid a flurry of shuttle diplomacy between China , South Korea and the U.S.

Taliban call upon Trump to withdraw forces from Afghanistan

August 15, 2017

But questioned about whether the president shares that view, Mattis said, "Ask the president". Later in June, news reports stated that United States would dispatch an additional 4,000 troops to Afghanistan in a bid to turn around a war that commanders have described as a stalemate.

Should Arsenal sell Manchester City target Alexis Sanchez?

August 15, 2017

Everton manager Ronald Koeman has reiterated his want for another striker despite the arrivals of Sandro Ramirez and Wayne Rooney, and a handful has been linked with the club thus far. "I love the man and the player". The 25-year-old wants to play with the U-23s in a bid to impress Wenger and regain his place in the squad. Leicester manager Craig Shakespeare was good on his word and started Riyad Mahrez , despite the fact the Algeria worldwide has asked to leave the club.

Another major London tube station evacuated after train fills with smoke

August 15, 2017

The fire service said it had sent two fire engines and 10 firefighters to the station. Passengers fled Oxford Circus in panic as the train pulled into the station, filling the underground passageway with smoke. An electrical fault caused grey smoke to billow from a Bakerloo line train as passengers stood in dark, covering their faces with items of clothing.

Hurricane Gert forms off East Coast, becoming second hurricane of the season

August 15, 2017

Gert, which has maximum sustained winds of 70 mph, was located about 455 miles west-southwest of Bermuda as of the NHC's 5 p.m. EST advisory . Storm Gert has strengthened into the second hurricane of the 2017 Atlantic season, the U.S. There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. This system is not expected to be able to make a direct landfall on any point in the United States, Canada, or Bermuda making it essentially a fish storm-one spending its entire lifespan over the water.

"Massacres took place": Locals reflect on the Partition of India

August 15, 2017

Pakistan celebrated their 70th Independence day by putting up lights across the Lahore. Our hopes and aspirations for this country are that this tolerant spirit, peace and traditional harmony we have been enjoying, continue, so that we can continue contributing to nation-building and to the good of this country.

Prosecutors Are Demanding Information On People Who Visited An Inauguration Protest Website

August 15, 2017

Specifically, DreamHost believes handing over all data associated with the #DisruptJ20 website would result in the government identifying visitors who are purely engaged in peaceful political speech. The warrant appears to be an escalation of the department of justice's campaign against anti-Trump activities, including the harsh prosecution of inauguration day protesters.

Charlottesville victim Heather Heyer to be buried Wednesday

August 15, 2017

One person was killed after the vehicle mowed down a group of protesters in Charlottesville city on Saturday while the two other victims, Virginia State Police Department officers, died when a helicopter crashed nearby. Several non-profits in the Charlottesville area are reporting an uptick in donations in response to the violent white supremacist rally that shook the college town.

Delays on trains in and out of Waterloo

August 15, 2017

This means that we are unable to use two of the five lines into and out of the station. "Disruption expected until end of the day". A passenger train and a freight train crashed head on into each other in a terrifying smash near Bettembourg in Luxembourg.

Three Britons get jail, caning for raping Malaysian woman

August 15, 2017

Three British nationals who went on trial two weeks ago for taking turns to rape a Malaysian woman in Carlton Hotel were sentenced to between five-and-a-half and six-and-a-half years' jail, with caning, on Tuesday (Aug 15). For aggravated outrage of modesty, the trio could have been jailed for between 2 to 10 years and caned. On the night they arrived, they went clubbing at Zouk, where one of them, Mr Trinh Viet Anh, 24, struck up a conversation with the woman.

Warner retires hurt after being hit by bouncer

August 15, 2017

Batting in Warner XI's second innings after the Smith XI declared its innings at 6-181, Warner was struck in the third over. Warner is now icing the area and being assessed by the team doctor. It is pertinent to mention here that, Phillip Hughes lost his life after a bouncer hit in the neck, during a Sheffield Shield match at the Sydney Cricket Ground, causing a vertebral artery dissection that led to a subarachnoid haemorrhage.

Abe, Trump aim to prevent North Korean missile launch

August 15, 2017

The indigenous Shinto religious shrine has for decades been a flashpoint for criticism by countries that suffered from Japan's colonialism and aggression in the first half of the 20th century. Abe and Trump spoke as North Korea's state media reported Tuesday that leader Kim Jong Un received an army briefing on a plan to fire intermediate-range ballistic missiles into the sea 30 to 40 km away from Guam, a US territory in the Pacific.

Camera maker Canary speaks up with new two-way talk feature

August 15, 2017

It arrives for Canar Flex users with Membership in September. Canary has also introduced a web app today which users can access in order to stream live from their connected security cameras. With the new and improved Watch Live experience, latency has decreased, giving you a virtually real-time view into your home. When multiple Members are using Canary Talk , the app will display the active speaker.

Trump campaign releases TV ad for re-election bid

August 15, 2017

The 30-second ad calls Democrats "obstructionists" and says the media is attacking the president before trumpeting some of his successes so far in office. The ad's release comes amid intense criticism of Trump's response to the events in Charlottesville, Virginia , where a planned rally by white supremacists led to violence that killed a counter-protester.

Trump condemns 'white supremacists,' vows 'justice will be delivered' in Charlottesville attack

August 15, 2017

Critics said Trump waited too long to address the violence, and slammed him for stating when he did that "many sides" were involved, rather than explicitly condemning white-supremacist marchers widely seen as sparking the melee. Sen. Angus King, an independent from ME, said he hoped Trump's words "would begin to unite what white supremacists and bigotry in VA aimed to divide".

Gallup: Trump Approval Hits All-Time Low Amid Carnage In Charlottesville

August 15, 2017

President Donald Trump's approval rating fell to its lowest level ever recorded in a Gallup tracking poll , new polling results showed on Monday . For the week ending Sunday, Trump's approval rating was 36 percent for the seven days. The new low comes a little over a week after a poll that showed the president's approval rating had even begun to slip among members of his base.

Bond denied for man accused of killing woman in Charlottesville crowd

August 15, 2017

The day got deadlier just before 5 p.m., when two Virginia State Police troopers died after their helicopter crashed while they were on patrol near the clashes. At least 28,000 people, including countless Jews, died at the Dachau complex and its "subcamps" located elsewhere in Germany, according to the U.S.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat hoists flag at Kerala school

August 15, 2017

But defying the direction, the RSS leader went ahead and unfurled the national flag in the school. This was done after a memo was issued to the school by the District Collector which said that a political leader should not be allowed to hoist a flag in an aided school which would be deemed inappropriate.

Lucie's Tim Tebow hit in head by pitch, stays in game

August 15, 2017

Lucie Mets' game against the Tampa Yankees at Steinbrenner Field. Tebow was beaned unintentionally by Trevor Lane Saturday night, and the sound of the ball hitting Tebow's helmet might have been a cause for concern to some. Rodriguez. Tebow, however, would remain in the game. Tebow, the former Heisman Trophy-winning and National Football League quarterback, crouched down briefly and appeared stunned by the jolt.

Deputy PM may be a citizen of NZ

August 15, 2017

If Joyce wins the by-election, the government will retain its 76 seats (a one seat majority) in the lower house. Hipkins subsequently submitted two questions on notice to internal affairs minister Peter Dunne in parliament about whether a child born in Australia with a New Zealand father could gain NZ citizenship.

Hate groups on the rise in the USA and MI

August 15, 2017

Compared to the southeastern portion of the country, Minnesota has very few hate groups, but those that exist are actively recruiting. A legal advocacy organization that monitors hate groups operating in the United States has ranked Florida second in the nation.

Deadly attack targets United Nations mission in Timbuktu, Mali

August 15, 2017

It is unknown what group or individual is behind the attack, but Jama'a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin' (JNIM), which is Al-Qaeda's arm in Mali, has claimed responsibility. According to "the preliminary elements", the five guards of the Minusma, all nationality mali, a member of the gendarmerie, malian officer and a civil contract of the Minusma, were killed, he continued.

White nationalist Richard Spencer wants to speak at University of Florida

August 15, 2017

The Gainesville Sun reports Spencer, who was at the center of the violent white nationalist rallies in Charlottesville this past weekend, and his organization, the National Policy Institute, have reserved a space on campus for a speaking event .

Lighthizer says China intellectual property probe a high priority

August 15, 2017

They have never done anything about it. US President Trump returned to Washington from his 17-day vacation in New Jersey to sign an executive order to launch the probe. He was echoing a point made by Mr. Mattis and Mr. Tillerson in an opinion column posted Sunday by The Wall Street Journal. US businesses have to create joint ventures with Chinese companies and provide valuable technology assets, a requirement that Washington believes hurts USA economic growth, according to AP.

North Korea leader holds off on Guam missile plan

August 15, 2017

Despite calls for Trump to tone down the rhetoric and end the back-and-forth with Kim, the president continued to make his point, saying Friday that the United States military is " locked and loaded ". Meanwhile, General Joseph Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is set to meet meet with South Korea's president on Monday. "If they fire at the United States, it could escalate into war very quickly", he said.

Robert Mugabe's wife accused of beating up model in Johannesburg hotel

August 15, 2017

The Times has seen pictures of the injuries. Her mother, Debby Engels, said via her daughter that she would be reporting the alleged assault to the police. Mrs Mugabe , 52, had been in South Africa for medical treatment but returned home to Harare on Saturday - only to fly back to Johannesburg 24 hours later.

Father Of Slain Charlottesville Victim Says 'People Need To Stop Hating'

August 15, 2017

It happened in Charlottesville , Virginia on Saturday, and police say dozens were injured, but Heyer's daughter was killed. Heather Heyer's mother told the Huffington Post that her daughter believed passionately in social justice and equality, and she was willing to fight for it.

Pat Dye: Gene Stallings suffered 'minor' stroke

August 15, 2017

Dye says events scheduled for Huntsville on Monday and Montgomery, Ala., on Tuesday have been postponed. It is the second minor stroke for him in the past four months. Stallings is said to be stable and communicating. He canceled a weekend appearance in Tuscaloosa. He also served as head coach of the St. Louis/Phoenix Cardinals from 1986-1989 and the University of Alabama from 1990- 1996.

WaPo: Trump Campaign Aide Made Many Attempts To Arrange Russia Meetings

August 15, 2017

According to internal emails picked up by Washington Post , George Papadopoulos told Trump campaign members about his Russian contacts, and offered to arrange "a meeting between us and the Russian leadership to discuss US-Russia ties under President Trump".

Netflix Announces Launch Date For "The Crown" Season 2

August 15, 2017

Beginning with soldiers in Her Majesty's Armed Forces fighting an illegal war in Egypt, and ending with the downfall of her third Prime Minister, Harold Macmillan after a devastating scandal, the second season bears witness to the end of the age of deference, and ushers in the revolutionary era of the 1960s.

Boston Holocaust Memorial smashed to pieces

August 15, 2017

And, in light of the recent events and unrest in Charlottesville, it's sad to see a young person choose to engage in such senseless and shameful behavior, Evans said. Democratic Mayor Marty Walsh says he's "saddened to see such a despicable action". The memorial was erected in 1995 and contains six glass towers, representing the six million Jews who were killed and the six years of the Holocaust.

Big-Game Hunter Trampled To Death By Elephant He Tried To Shoot

August 15, 2017

The elephant reportedly charged the men before they were able to line up and shoot the animal to stop it from killing Mr Monzalez. Upon Monzalvez's death, the hunter's close relatives were informed of the man's death with an inquest docket opened at the Kalkfeld Police Station .

Iraq cleric Moqtada Al Sadr meets with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed

August 15, 2017

The popular cleric met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman last month and discussed "improving trade relations" through a new Saudi consulate in Najaf. But both countries hailed an improvement in ties in June when Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi visited the kingdom. "They want to show they're not against Shiites but against non-Arab Iran's influence in the region", he added.

Protesters tear down Confederate statue in North Carolina

August 15, 2017

After the statue came down, protesters started kicking it as the crowd burst into cheers and chanted "black lives matter here". The statue was raised in 1924 and commemorated fallen soldiers in the Confederate Army. The protesters who brought down the statue on Monday told WNCN that their objective was to "smash white supremacy". "People can be mobilized and people are angry", said Takiyah Thompson, one of the demonstrators.