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Lavrov Says All Intermediary Efforts on Libya Should be UN-Based

August 16, 2017

The sides stressed the importance of their dialogue and agreed to continue contacts, the ministry added. "We know about your efforts, together with Sarraj, aimed at achieving a generally accepted agreement on optimal ways to execute the Skhirat political agreement that would be acceptable for everyone", Lavrov said .

Manchester terror victims' families to receive $324000 each

August 16, 2017

Twenty-two people died and more than 200 were injured when a suicide bomber detonated a backpack full of explosives amid crowds leaving an Ariana Grande concert . A charitable fund - entirely separate and distinct from the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund but complementary to it - will be set up to hold funds to help pay for a memorial, or memorials, for the 22 May attack in Manchester.

Trump campaign repeatedly rejected efforts to set up Russian Federation meetings

August 16, 2017

The adviser, who has a Masters degree from University College London on Middle Eastern politics, proposed arranging 'a meeting between us and the Russian leadership to discuss US-Russia ties under President Trump '. citizens from unauthorized negotiation with foreign governments", according to The Post . The aide claims in the leaked e-mails that he has connections with Russian officials but what is interesting is that he does not explicitly state as to why it might be beneficial for ...

Stock On the Run: Deutsche Bank AG (DB)

August 16, 2017

The share price of the company (NYSE:DB) was up +1.41%, with a high of 17.40 during the day and the volume of Deutsche Bank AG shares traded was 53962. If you are viewing this report on another site, it was illegally stolen and republished in violation of United States and worldwide copyright & trademark laws.

U.S. warns citizens against travel to Iran, highlighting risk of arrest

August 16, 2017

Rouhani warned that Iran was ready to walk out of the deal, which saw the lifting of most global sanctions in return for curbs on its nuclear programme, if Washington persisted. And if that happens, he said Iran can take its nuclear program to a whole new level. On Monday, for example, conservatives were able to tighten their grip on the Expediency Council, one of Iran's most influential oversight bodies.

Tillerson Condemns the Islamic State for Religious Persecution

August 16, 2017

But Tillerson - who gave a brief address to launch the report - insisted the administration will continue to promote religious freedom around the world as a "moral imperative" and a universal human right. "In the areas liberated from ISIS, the preferred option is to return people to their traditional villages and areas because we don't want to uproot communities that have been there for thousands of years and take them elsewhere, if we can help them with the security and other means that they ...

ALERT makes third largest fentanyl bust

August 16, 2017

ALERT alleges a cocaine conversion lab was being operated out of the Douglasdale. Three people were arrested and are facing a total of 26 criminal charges. $22,680 cash proceeds of crime. ALERT's largest fentanyl seizure happened in February 2015, with 11,597 pills seized in Calgary. "This is a significant amount of cash that was invested in the production of the narcotics and then the actual seizure is a significant amount that was seized", said CPS Staff Sgt.

Texas permanently bans taxpayer funding of abortion

August 16, 2017

Under this new law Texans will not be forced to pay for elective abortions through their insurance plans. Abbott has made tree cutting ordinances part of 20 items he ordered the Texas Legislature to take up during their 30-day special session.

Not surprising if North Korea tests missile again — Central Intelligence Agency chief

August 16, 2017

North Korea said on Tuesday now is not the right time to discuss US citizens it has detained, given the state of relations between the two countries, its official KCNA news agency said citing a foreign ministry spokesman. Third, it is notable that between the release of the first Guam statement last week and Tuesday's statement, the United States did not carry out any B-1B Lancer patrols as part of U.S.

Oprah Winfrey says marriage to Stedman Graham would have failed

August 16, 2017

Interestingly, though, Winfrey is revealing in a new interview with Vogue that she and Graham actually did talk marriage back in the '90s. "I've had so many clothes", she told ET last month, explaining that she'd auction off much of her wardrobe.

McMaster Won't Say If He Can Work With Steve Bannon

August 16, 2017

He's a good person. On Monday, Pelosi was one of many politicians who expressed their disappointment with Trump's delay in forcefully identifying and condemning the hate groups involved in the rally and subsequent clashes. John Kelly joined the administration as chief of staff left questions swirling. Bannon formerly worked as the chairman of Breitbart News, a website that promotes white nationalist views.

Irish J1 Student Didn't Recognise Leo Varadkar

August 16, 2017

Then, the realisation hits Kelly like a Dublin bus and after she has the lightbulb moment that the Irish man in the casual attire is who he is, she tries to save it all by taking a photo with him. She added: "I would have know him and I would have seen his posters everywhere". Emma took notice that the Taoiseach had an Irish accent alright, but still didn't recognise the Irish leader.

Banco De Chile (BCH) Position Raised by Bank of America Corp DE

August 16, 2017

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Banco Santander, SA (SAN) Given Average Rating of "Hold" by Analysts

August 15, 2017

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Abe, Trump aim to prevent NKorean missile launch

August 16, 2017

Trump's call with Macron came hours after Chinese leader Xi Jinping had urged the American president in a separate phone call to avoid inflammatory rhetoric toward Pyongyang. A previous attempt to steal secrets from Yuzhnoye was described in a United Nations report on illegal North Korean weapons procurement. "Japanese media said Tokyo was deploying its Patriot missile defense system following Pyongyang's threat to fire ballistic missiles over the country toward Guam.In another move that ...

Guam Catholics pray for peace amid North Korean missile threats

August 16, 2017

It does not look like North Korea is backing down from a showdown with the USA, or from the economic sanctions ordered by the United Nations Security Council which would reduce the North's export revenues by $1 billion. In remarks at his Bedminster, N.J., golf course and estate, Trump dismissed criticism that his recent remarks risked all-out war on the peninsula, saying, "Maybe it wasn't tough enough".

President Trump issues statement after signing Executive Order on infrastructure

August 15, 2017

Trump campaigned on a pledge to remake the way the federal government handles infrastructure projects, casting himself as a real estate developer who knows what it takes to get a building project done. "We are going to fix our inner cities and rebuild our highways, bridges, tunnels, airports, schools, hospitals", Trump said in his election victory speech on November 9.

Lincoln Memorial defaced with explicit graffiti

August 15, 2017

Follow Rebecca on Twitter . The crew used a gentle paint stripper that won't damage the stone to remove the paint. It took preservation crews nearly a whole month to remove the graffiti. The Lincoln Memorial, which depicts former President Abraham Lincoln, attracts millions of visitors each year and is overseen by the National Parks Service.

Boston Blocks Free Speech Rally, Tells Organizers: We Don't Want You Here

August 16, 2017

The group has repeatedly denounced having any connection or resemblance to the rally that took place in Charlottesville last weekend, which grew into a violent clash between white nationalists and counter-protesters and ended in three deaths.

Sandoval to announce Obamacare carrier for 14 Nevada counties

August 15, 2017

SilverSummit is operated by Centene Corp.it will offer insurance to residents of the 14 counties left bare by the departure of Prominence and Anthem. Centene is among the few large-cap health insurers that have not exited the individual insurance market despite Republican lawmakers' persistent efforts to repeal and replace Obamacare.

Grenfell Inquiry to examine authorities' response and 'adequacy' of fire regulations

August 16, 2017

However, she said that the United Kingdom government would consider the ways to address these issues, adding that Housing Minister Alok Sharma would meet with social housing tenants across the country to work out the national approach to the problem.

Guam radio stations accidentally broadcast emergency warning

August 15, 2017

Guam, a Pacific Ocean island and US territory, has been threatened recently with missile attacks from North Korea . USA authorities have pledged to protect the island - which also houses thousands of U.S. "We continue communication with our federal and military partners and have not received official statement warranting any concern for imminent threat to Guam", he added.

Nando's are giving away free chicken to leaving certs students

August 15, 2017

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Google creates lovely doodle to celebrate India's Independence Day

August 15, 2017

The Google Doodle showcases the Indian Parliament building in orange hues with an Ashoka Chakra in the foreground. According to Google , "To honour the anniversary, Mumbai-based artist Sabeena Karnik used a unique paper-cut art style to create a Doodle fit for the bold and colourful celebration of today's events".

'Miracle' woman survives in wilderness for 28 days, loses 50lb - RT Viral

August 15, 2017

Theris' brother Will wrote on Facebook, along with a picture of his sister in the hospital: "28 days stranded out in the wilderness and Lisa is still standing, strongest person i know". "She's alive and that's all that matters at this moment". Sheriff Rodgers said they did not ask the young woman very many questions after her rescue, but focused instead on getting her the medical treatment she needed.

Trump retweets far-right activist after condemning hate groups

August 15, 2017

On Monday night, President Trump retweeted a young man named Jack Posobiec . Trump re-tweeted a tweet from Jack Posobiec, a Trump supporter and conspiracy theorist, that asked why the national media gave more attention to the Charlottesville, Va.

Students dropped off 10 blocks from school

August 15, 2017

August 16 and 17, the National Safety Dog Bus Tour will be in Utah to highlight school bus safety for elementary students. Since then, all of the students have been accounted for. So that's up to the school district now to figure out what happened, and what the proper Procedure is whether or not she went by their policies. The driver of the bus, Angela Williams, has been employed by the district since 2005 and has a clean driving record with the district and no disciplinary issues, Wolf ...

Anthony Scaramucci tells Stephen Colbert he'd fire Steve Bannon

August 15, 2017

Two days later, the President finally called out the hate groups who marched with Tiki torches on Saturday. "It was late, I'm not going to say it wasn't, but he did go to the White House today and he did make a statement that was very declarative against it", Scaramucci said.

Compromise in Lee Confederate symbols placement gains support

August 15, 2017

Stone marker on Georges Island in Boston: Placed on the MA island by the United Daughters of the Confederacy in 1963, the marker refers to the Civil War as "the War Between the States" and commemorates Confederate soldiers imprisoned at Fort Warren , also located on the island.

Israel arrests Islamic Movement head over alleged terror involvement

August 15, 2017

Samri added that Salah is accused of "inciting violence and terrorism, as well as affiliation with and support of an illegal and banned union". After the police representative presented Salah's statements to the Magistrate's Court in Rishon Letzion, alleging they constituted incitement, the judge said that these were verses from the Quran.

North Korea Says It Might Fire Missiles Into Waters Near Guam

August 15, 2017

At a church in central Guam on Sunday, parishioners sang "Lord, we pray for world peace" after discussing the potential North Korean threat. "Most people that live here, they've heard this before", said Aaron Burger, who's lived here more than a decade.

Pence slams white supremacists, fringe groups

August 15, 2017

ALEXANDER: You said on many sides , name those sides. "The president called on our nation to look for ways to come together, to make sure that these extremist groups are pushed out of the public debate and not given the attention that they too often receive", Pence said, adding that Trump would continue calling for a "focus on what unites us, our commitment to freedom, our commitment to justice for all".

Defence Secretary Mattis seems to be confused over the trans troop ban

August 15, 2017

Mattis said he had "no doubt" that the White House would be providing additional guidance, and said the Pentagon is giving military input as it studies the issue. The study released by the Palm Center estimates the cost to replace the transgender service members would be 114 times more than the $8.4 million to provide them care for gender transition.

U.S. says still interested in dialogue with NKorea

August 15, 2017

The missile plans were previously announced. The Trump administration had no immediate comments on Kim's declaration. Tillerson says: "We continue to be interested in trying to find a way to get to dialogue but that's up to him". Dunford is visiting South Korea, Japan and China after a week in which Trump said he was ready to unleash " fire and fury " if North Korea continued to threaten the United States.

Teen arrested for allegedly choking mother's ex-boyfriend to death

August 15, 2017

The 43-year-old ex-boyfriend, identified by police as Stanley Washington, showed up at the University Avenue unit in the Bronx around 4:30 a.m.to talk to the mother, police told WPIX . Washington eventually lost consciousness and later died of his injuries. Police had also been by the apartment several times in the past to sort out domestic disputes between Washington and his ex.

BBCI: North Korea leader 'briefed' on Guam missile plan

August 15, 2017

South Korean military officials insist that the upcoming war games - which are to be conducted on August 21-31 - were planned prior to the outbreak of the current crisis and will not be rescheduled. "Regardless of whatever twist and turns we could experience, the North Korean nuclear program should absolutely be solved peacefully, and the (South Korean) government and the USA government don't have a different position on this".

Mexican authorities confiscate 10000 gallons of illegal alcohol at popular resorts

August 15, 2017

Officials say Connor and her brother were pulled from a pool at the Iberostar resort shortly after arriving at the hotel. Her brother woke up later with a concussion and a gash on his forehead, with no memory of what had occurred. That means the alcohol is sold or produced under unregulated circumstances and is potentially unsafe. Two years prior, 43 percent of all alcohol consumed in the country was believed to be illegal.

Hong Kong's Democratic Party member held for 'misleading' police after abduction claims

August 15, 2017

Mr. Lam said that in early July, he wrote to F.C. Barcelona , the Spanish soccer club, to ask for a signed photograph of the Argentine star Lionel Messi to give to Liu Xiaobo , the imprisoned Chinese Nobel laureate. Mr. Liu, who had late-stage liver cancer, died before Mr. Lam could give him the photo. As it arrived after Liu's death, Lam had said he would try sending it to his widow Liu Xia.

Children Among 4 Hurt by Falling Tree in Central Park, Officials Say

August 15, 2017

A spokesperson with the FDNY told Gothamist the tree fell at around 10 a.m., near 61st Street and Central Park South. Authorities said the woman was in serious condition when she was taken to the hospital, but the children didn't sustain major injuries.

At least 11 killed by falling tree at festival in Madeira

August 15, 2017

Witnesses said the tree was old and had a hollow trunk, and had been tied together for at least two years. Portuguese media are giving different death counts. In a tweet, Chief Minister Ian Gorst said: 'My thoughts & prayers are with the family and friends of those killed in the bad accident at Lady of the Mount Festival in #Madeira today'.

Japan deploys missile defence over North Korea threat to Guam

August 15, 2017

The release came just days after North Korea's army said in a statement that it was reviewing a plan to attack the US territory. The passing of the deadline without a missile launch could ease tensions that have been ratcheted up as President Trump and North Korea have traded threats.

Philippines to Cull 200000 Birds After Flu Outbreak

August 15, 2017

Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said the government is working on expediting the culling of fowls and clearing of affected areas to minimize losses and hasten the recovery of the poultry industry . "Influenza is colds, cough and sore throat", he said. The advisory said that handling any sick or dead wild birds is strongly discouraged and domestic poultry should not be permitted to roam or be raised in areas frequented by migratory birds.

Police under the microscope as death toll rises following Kenyan election

August 15, 2017

Pastors delivered sermons appealing for calm in the Nairobi slum of Mathare, where rioters have battled police who fired live ammunition and tear gas. Odinga is a Luo, an ethnic group from the west that has long felt neglected by central government and excluded from power. "In line with the African Union, the EU expects the opposition to respect the results and to use legal means available for appeals and complaints".

North Korea Says It Won't Fire Missiles At Guam, After All

August 15, 2017

China has indicated that it would stay neutral in the event of a North Korean attack on the US or its allies. In televised comments, Moon said that "military action on the Korean Peninsula can only be decided by South Korea and no one else can decide to take military action without the consent of South Korea".

Both Korean leaders, United States signal turn to diplomacy amid crisis

August 15, 2017

In a telephone conversation between the two leaders on Saturday, Xi said he wanted the U.S. and North Korea to stay away from anything that would further aggravate the situation. The Liberation Day holiday, celebrated by both North and South, will be followed next week by the joint U.S. So are we all headed toward war? Relations between Washington and Pyongyang have been tense for months, in the wake of the North's repeated missile tests.

Both Korean leaders, United States signal turn to diplomacy amid crisis

August 15, 2017

In a telephone conversation between the two leaders on Saturday, Xi said he wanted the U.S. and North Korea to stay away from anything that would further aggravate the situation. The Liberation Day holiday, celebrated by both North and South, will be followed next week by the joint U.S. So are we all headed toward war? Relations between Washington and Pyongyang have been tense for months, in the wake of the North's repeated missile tests.

Sharad men suspended, JD(U) moves closer to split

August 15, 2017

He had edged Sharad Yadav out of the party chief's post, which enabled him to oust Yadav from the parliamentary party chief post for opposing his realignment with BJP. In New Delhi, party Secretary General K.C. Tyagi said there was no split in the JD-U as most MPs, party office-bearers, state unit Presidents and MLAs were with Bihar Chief Minister and party President Nitish Kumar .

Corbyn: UK should stay out of any military action against North Korea

August 15, 2017

In response, the North announced plans to fire ballistic missiles into waters surrounding the USA territory of Guam. Mattis and Tillerson urged China to take a leading role in bringing Pyongyang to the negotiating table. mainland. Guam and the USA air and naval forces that are based there have been under alert since it was named by North Korea as a potential demonstration target, with the regime threatening to fire missiles into the sea near the island that's home to some 160,000 people.

N. Korea leader briefed on Guam missile plan: KCNA

August 15, 2017

Lobbing missiles toward Guam , a major USA military hub in the Pacific, would be a deeply provocative act from the US perspective, and a miscalculation on either side could lead to a military clash. "If South Korea really wants no war on the Korean peninsula, it should try to stop this military exercise". Defense Secretary James MattisJames Norman MattisMattis tours Amazon headquarters during West Coast swing Trump: Maybe threat on North Korea wasn't "tough enough" CIA, other agencies ...

New state law strengthens penalties for making threats to community centers

August 15, 2017

The Jewish Community Center in DeWitt was the target of multiple bomb threats over the winter - as were centers throughout New York State and beyond. In the aftermath of the violent and deadly events in Charlottesville this past weekend, Governor Andrew M.

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