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USA troop reduction in exercise not due to N.Korea concerns: Mattis

August 21, 2017

A reduction in US troops taking part in a joint exercise with South Korean forces this year simply reflects a need for fewer personnel and is not because of tensions with North Korea, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Sunday. Trump administration announced the 10-day military exercises set to begin Monday, would go ahead as scheduled. The United Nations in a unanimous vote recently adopted new sanctions against North Korea.

PM Modi remembers ex-PM Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary

August 21, 2017

Members of women wing, SC, ST, BC and Minorities and student wing NSUI across the Nalgonda , Suryapet and Yadadri districts celebrated the birth anniversary of the late leader. Gandhi was born on August 20, 1944 and was Prime Minister from 1984 to 1989. Rajiv Gandhi brought the IT revolution and mobile telephony in India along with bringing the Left and Right parties together.

Hamas commander killed in Gaza

August 21, 2017

He recently took part in a public meeting with Hamas members of parliament aimed at reaching "understandings which are able to restore hope to the people of Gaza and alleviate their suffering". Hamas blamed "fundamentalist jihadists" for the attack, but further details on their backgrounds and motivations were still being investigated. Salafi leaders claim thousands, but for Hamas there are just a few dozens.

Supreme Court hears arguments in lawsuit over UofL board

August 21, 2017

The two sides disagreed on what would happen if the Supreme Court renders the case moot, with Pitt saying the ruling by Franklin Circuit Judge Phillip Shepherd would be vacated while Beshear said that decision would be the final say in the matter.

Suspect Wanted for Weymouth Murder

August 21, 2017

Morrissey. Police from Weymouth are searching for a man who they believe killed a woman at her home early Saturday morning. When last seen, Bailey had short salt-and-pepper hair and a closely cropped beard of the same color, according to a wanted poster released by Traub.

KP accepts Punjab's assistance to battle with dengue virus

August 21, 2017

Meanwhile, the Punjab health teams have started checking up patients and confirmed dengue virus in twenty people. According to a handout, two more mobile health units have also been dispatched to Peshawar on the instructions of the chief minister.

Counterprotest of 40K Upstages 'Free Speech Rally' in Boston

August 21, 2017

Thousands of anti-fascist and Black Lives Matter protesters converged on a park in Boston , Massachusetts, on August 19, to confront a so-called "free speech" rally by right-wing organizers in the wake of the recent rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.

City of Seward water is not consumable

August 21, 2017

We are unsure if the leak is related to the recent flooding issue. Just as thousands of people started arriving for the Great American Eclipse, the city has lost its water. As officials in Seward work to determine what caused the city's two water tower systems to run dry, residents are being told not to consume any water flowing through the system.

S Korean Leader Prohibits US From Attacking N Korea Without Seoul's Content

August 21, 2017

However, he noted that the United States had the right to retaliate against North Korea's threats and even potential aggressive actions. During a visit to Beijing Thursday, the Chairman of the U.S. The annual exercises have taken on greater significance this year due to the rise in tensions around North Korea's rapid progress in developing nuclear weapons and missiles capable of reaching the US mainland.

US destroyer collides with merchant vessel east of Singapore: US navy

August 21, 2017

Pacific Fleet said. The Navy said Osprey aircraft and Seahawk helicopters from the USS America were assisting. The statement did not give further details. It is named after the father and grandfather of US Senator John McCain , both admirals in the US Navy. The Fitzgerald's captain was relieved of command and other sailors were being punished after the Navy found poor seamanship and flaws in keeping watch contributed to the collision, the Navy announced last week .

Woman charged with child abuse 'after driving drunk with child in backseat'

August 21, 2017

When police pulled Lerma out of the vehicle, they said they found her three-year-old child unbuckled in the backseat. She failed that test, and another. He talks to the driver, Brandy Lerma for almost 20 minutes. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said a responding deputy smelled alcohol coming from the auto and saw an unrestrained 3-year-old in the backseat when he pulled Lerma over.

Entrance test to IITs to completely go online from 2018

August 21, 2017

As many as 1.72 lakh students registered for the "Advanced" round of the entrance examination, of which 1.59 lakh - up from 1.47 lakh in 2016 - took the test for the 10,000-plus seats across the 23 IITs. "This will take into account the complexity level of the paper while setting the questions ranging from simple to hard", said a senior official. According to a senior official, a decision has also been taken to design the question paper scientifically.

John McCain completes first round of chemo in cancer fight

August 21, 2017

His resilience & strength is incredible. "Fight goes on, here's to small wins", she added. Mayo Clinic Hospital - Phoenix staff said they successfully removed a blood clot above his left eye as well as the complete tumor that was detected through brain scans in July.

Eclipse: There goes the sun

August 21, 2017

Depending on your location , you may or may not be in the path of totality and its duration will vary. The Aug. 21 event would mark the first total solar eclipse visible anywhere in the lower 48 states since 1979. "A lot of partial eclipses occur over the ocean". Others, however, might want a more comprehensive understanding of a solar eclipse that will dissect the entire continental United States for the first time in about 100 years finally arrives and for that, planners of a handful ...

Mnuchin defends Trump to Yale classmates who called on him to resign

August 21, 2017

Following the press conference, almost 300 classmates of Steve Mnuchin's 1985 Yale graduating class signed a letter advising the Treasury Secretary had a "moral obligation" to resign from Donald Trump's cabinet. It concluded: "We call upon you, as our friend, our classmate, and as a fellow American, to resign in protest of President Trump's support of Nazism and white supremacy.

NOAA's Federal Advisory Panel on Climate Change Disbands

August 21, 2017

Since the Global Change Research Act of 1990 was established, the U.S. Global Change Research Program is tasked with creating a National Climate Assessment every four years. "We're going to be running huge risks here and possibly end up hurting the next generation's economic prospects". NOAA communications director Julie Roberts confirmed the dismantling of the panel - first reported by the Post - to TIME .

Man uses drone to smuggle methamphetamine from Mexico into California

August 21, 2017

Rivera was finally caught when authorities near the San Ysidro Port of Entry outside San Diego spotted the drone with the packages attached to it, then followed it to Rivera, who was a little over a mile from the border. Also, payloads pale compared to other transportation methods, like hidden vehicle compartments, boats or tunnels. As drones become more prominent outside the military , we're starting to see people get more creative with things they should and shouldn't be using them for.

One Nation Up In The Polls After Pauline's Burqa Stunt

August 21, 2017

The comments were in response to Pauline Hanson's burqa stunt in Parliament . Senator Hanson caused an outcry when she wore a burqa in parliament today. Last week the One Nation leader appeared in the Australian senate wearing a burqa and ask about banning the burqa in Australia "in light of national security".

Al Gore made a surprise announcement about trump

August 21, 2017

Gore's comments come more than two months after Trump announced he would pull the USA from the Paris climate agreement, making the United States one of three countries that haven't committed to the deal. from the Paris worldwide climate agreement and also moved to dismantle Environmental Protection Agency rules aimed at curbing greenhouse gases from power plants and automobiles.

Korea's Moon: There will be no war on Korean peninsula

August 21, 2017

Payne told the local ABC radio station that "Australia has played a small role itself since 2010 and I think we have just over two dozen ADF members participating on this occasion". "I don't think we must rush into it", he said. (KOREAN) "South Korea is the only country that can decide whether to have military action on the Peninsula".

1 dead, 2 injured after domestic violence incident on UNC campus

August 21, 2017

Police said the incident was a domestic dispute. "I hope the police or the campus can give us a report of what actually happened", said Cheng Cao, who lives in Baity Hill. The slaying was reported to authorities at 12:12 a.m. Sunday. Campus police say the investigation is ongoing and the incident is of no threat to the university community.

Hong Kong protestors march in support of jailed pro-democracy activists

August 21, 2017

They marched down roads in the semi-autonomous city in the sweltering heat, brandishing banners that read "Release all political prisoners" and "It is not a crime to fight against totalitarianism". "Further, allegations that the court is under political interference are totally unfounded and groundless", it said in a statement late on Sunday. Law, Wong and Chow have also been barred from participating in local elections in the next five years.

Leo Varadkar meets with Justin Trudeau during visit to Canada

August 21, 2017

So when Trudeau visited Ireland back in July and went on a lovely jog around the Phoenix Park with our own Leo Varadkar , it was the beginning of a handsome bromance. They are also expected to discuss the commencement of the Canadian/European Union Economic and Trade agreement. That agreement comes into effect on the 21st of September.

Japan launches satellite for advanced Global Positioning System operation

August 21, 2017

The Quazi Zenith Satellite System is a local analog of the U.S. global positioning system, which consists of four satellites aiming to increase the reliability and accuracy of the three-dimensional satellite navigation up to 99.8 percent. The Japanese system is claimed to be more precise than the current GPS with a margin of error of several centimeters, accurate enough to locate a road pothole from space.

Karnataka: BJP workers protest after BS Yeddyurappa is charged in corruption case

August 21, 2017

In addition, the second accused in the FIRs, the then Special Land Acquisition Officer of the BDA, H Basavarajendra, said he had been pressurised by ACB investigators to accuse Mr Yeddyurappa of wrong-doing. Two FIRs had been filed against the BJP leader, based on a complaint by a member of the "Jana Samanya Vedike", a social organisation. The corruption is alleged to have occurred when Yeddyurappa was the chief minister of Karnataka from May, 2008 to July, 2011.

NC Amber Alert issued for abducted 8-year-old girl

August 21, 2017

Patrick McGraw is 6-ft tall and weighs about 220 lbs. McGraw has an uncovered head, blue eyes. They were keep going see voyaging north on Frans Road. The vehicle has a Georgia license plate of RDG-2198. McGraw is possibly heading to Louisville, Ky, emergency workers say. Call the Stokes County Sheriff's Department immediately at 336 593-8787 or 911 if you have information.

Syrian President Assad Attacks Terrorists, Media

August 21, 2017

A source at the hospital in Jaramana, a suburb south-west of Damascus, has told the AFP to have "seen the dead and wounded, in a state of shock" getting to the establishment. He made more than 330 000 people dead and millions displaced. Syria's President Bashar al-Assad said Sunday that his government will not allow the enemies and opponents of Syria to achieve in politics what they had failed to gain in battles.

Mass Held In Barcelona To Honor Victims Of Terror Attacks

August 21, 2017

Local media says the manhunt is concentrating on the towns of Ripoll and Manlleu. Police believe Abdelbaki Es Satty may have radicalised the young men in the extremist cell, which may have accidently blown up a house in the seaside town of Alcanar .

British dual national child missing after Spain terror attacks says Theresa May

August 21, 2017

Theresa May, the prime minister, spoke about the case after Julian's grandfather Tony Cadman , a British man living in Australia, appealed for information. In a statement, the family paid tribute to the "energetic, amusing and cheeky" boy and thanked everyone who helped them search for Julian after they appealed for help in finding him.

Quit ministership over 'difference of opinion': Ch. Nisar

August 21, 2017

He dubbed the elements who had leaked his remarks made in the meetings as dishonest. "I clarified that I'm not aspirant of any office", he explained. "I am grateful to Nawaz Sharif and Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi or trying to convince me not to resign till the very last moment", he told reporters at the Punjab House.

Mike Huckabee says faith community stands by Trump after Charlottesville

August 20, 2017

Huckabee said during an interview on Fox New's "Sunday Morning Futures". The hate groups - including the Klu Klux Klan, neo-Nazis and white supremacists - gathered in Charlottesville on August 12 they said to rally against a decision to remove a statue of Confederate Gen.

Qatar blocks planes from transporting hajj pilgrims

August 21, 2017

Qatari authorities welcomed Thursday Saudi Arabia's decision to facilitate the Hajj for Qatari nationals after Riyadh opened the frontier and announced sending of jets to Doha worldwide airport to fly out Qatari pilgrims at the Saudi monarch's expenses.

Qatar crisis: Diplomatic row far from over despite border reopening

August 20, 2017

Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) has said it has so far been unable to schedule its flights to transport Qatari pilgrims from Hamad International Airport in Doha due to lack of landing permission from the latter's side. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt in June cut all ties with Qatar over allegations that the emirate supported Islamist extremists.

California fire forces evacuations in Yosemite National Park

August 20, 2017

The fire is burning about 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) east of Wawona, a tiny community near the park's south entrance that swells this time of year with up to 2,000 visitors attending a church camp and renting cabins. It's 10 percent contained. Air specialists will answer questions about the effects of the bad air quality on residents at a community meeting at Tenaya Lodge at 6 p.m.

Netanyahu, Putin to meet over Syria conflict

August 20, 2017

The Kremlin has not yet confirmed if such a meeting is planned. Israel has stressed that it will act in order to take out shipments of advanced weaponry to the Lebanese terrorist group Hezbollah, which has been fighting alongside the Syrian government in Syria's civil war.

Lee McCulloch and Brendan Rodgers both hail Anthony Ralston

August 20, 2017

Celtic will head off to Kazakhstan in good spirits for the second leg of their Champions League play-off match against FC Astana on Tuesday, with the Hoops holding a 5-0 advantage. "I'm also delighted for Calvin". Photograph: Ian Rutherford/PA Wire. Pedro Caixinha's men were looking to bounce back from last week's controversy-laden defeat to Hibernian.

Facebook community rescues woman from swimming pool

August 20, 2017

Kahn, a breast cancer survivor, says her community's reaction was encouraging. Without neighbours within earshot or her cell phone, she could not call for help. "I wanted to get people's attention fast". "I was really glad to see her friendly face, and I sent her inside for the toolbox", Kahn said. I just needed to bring me tools so I could move one of the steps from the bottom up to the top and then climb out.

Boston "Free Speech" Rally Ends After Counter-Protesters Take To Streets

August 20, 2017

Demonstrators are arriving at a counterprotest ahead of a conservative rally that's getting underway on Boston Common. The tensest moments occurred during several scuffles between unidentified individuals thought to be counterdemonstrators and police, including club-wielding SWAT team members.

Trump's Job Rating Drops Below 40 Percent in 3 Key States

August 20, 2017

President Donald Trump's job approval rating in three key states that helped propel him to the White House - Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin - stands below 40 percent, three new NBC News/Marist polls show, NBC News reported. Trump's only positive score in the three states came on the economy, with a slim majority of MI and Pennsylvania voters saying it has strengthened under his watch.

Author of Attack in the City of Barcelona Would Have Died

August 20, 2017

And it's comforting in a way, because you feel safe when you're walking down the street. "The threat in Catalonia is clear". Moussa Oukabir appears to be the younger brother of Driss Oukabar. The vacuum was filled by a more virulent rendition, called IS. A major manhunt for the driver of the van that mowed down holidaymakers and locals on Las Ramblas - a popular tourist road in Barcelona - is continuing after he fled unarmed.

Italian tourist named as first victim of Barcelona attack

August 20, 2017

The boys and their father, a policeman, were unhurt, he said. "I'm a mom and I'm a teacher", Nunes-Tucker said. Jared Tucker has three teenage daughters. A determined Luca Russo, 25, already had a job in electronic engineering, no easy feat in Italy, where youth unemployment runs stubbornly high. The pair were both first aid assistance volunteers, and the Green Cross Civil Protection Association in the northern Italian town of Bassano told CNN that Scomazzon was among the 120 injured in ...

Take precautions watching solar eclipse

August 20, 2017

A total eclipse will only be visible inside of a 70-mile-wide path that crosses 14 of the United States from OR to SC. Additionally, lunar eclipses tend to last longer than solar eclipse's . "They'll see a very shallow, partial eclipse ", said Royal Astronomy Society acting director Robert Massey. As this Monday's total solar eclipse will create a ribbon of shadow stretching from OR to SC, other locations in the continental United States will see varying degrees of a partial eclipse.

Tropical Storm Harvey Dissipates Saturday night, but could redevelop later this week

August 20, 2017

The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Harvey is located about 280 miles (450 kilometers) south-southwest of St. Croix and is heading west at 21 mph (33 kph). The system is now moving west-northwest across the central Caribbean Sea and the NHC advises people living in Nicaragua, Honduras, Belize, and the Yucatan Peninsula to keep an eye on it as it approaches.

Philippines cops fired after framing, killing teen 'for no reason'

August 20, 2017

The police declared the operation successful and said it was part of their drive against illegal drugs , loose firearms and implementation of search warrants in the province. On Sunday, dozens of mourners wearing with white T-shirts with the slogan "Kill drugs, not people", bore the coffin of Leover Miranda to his grave in a Manila cemetery.

Mominul back in Bangladesh Test squad

August 20, 2017

Mominul's omission from the original squad caused a stir in his home country with the left-hander considered one of the Tigers' best batters in Test whites even though he has been out of form lately. Australia has won just two matches out of 20 on the sub-continent in the last decade " winning the three-match series against Sri Lanka 1-0 in 2011, and beating India in its 2-1 defeat in a four-match series this year.

Bangladesh court sentences 10 to death for assassination attempt on Sheikh Hasina

August 20, 2017

The convicts are Wasim Akter alias Tarek, Md Rashed Driver alias Abul Kalam, Md Yusuf Alias Moshat Morol, Md Sheikh Farid alias Maulana Shawkat Osman, Hafej Zahangir Alam Badar, Maulana Abu Bakar alias Hafej Selim Howlader, Hafej Maulana Yahia, Mufti Shafiqur Rahman, Mufti Abdul Hye and Maulana Abdur Rauf alias Abdur Razzaque.

Trump claims media 'misrepresent' his Charlottesville comments

August 20, 2017

He also went out of his way to side with the supremacists against the removal of a statue of the Confederate general Robert E Lee - the ostensible cause of last weekend's clashes - suggesting this could presage similar action against memorials to George Washington and Thomas Jefferson since both were slave-owners.

Trump attacks Lindsey Graham over Charlottesville violence comments

August 20, 2017

Graham, a frequent critic of the President who unsuccessfully ran against him in the 2016 presidential primaries, warned Wednesday that Trump's rhetoric is "dividing Americans". The statements invited a new round of criticism from Republican lawmakers, and accelerated an exodus of business executives from two advisory councils - which Trump, in turn, disbanded as they were coming apart.

Trump Mocked on Twitter for "Heel" Typo

August 20, 2017

Recently Donald Trump took Twitter to comment on the anti-fascist protest rally, he mistakenly typed "heel" instead of "heal". The time span between the first "anti-police agitators" tweet and the applause for the anti-hate protesters? But that was too late for the President.

Partly cloudy skies possible during eclipse

August 20, 2017

In Pittsburgh, the partial eclipse will begin at 1:10 p.m., hit its maximum coverage at 2:35 p.m. and end at 3:55 p.m.; in Harrisburg, 1:14 p.m., 2:38 p.m. "But timing more than anything is what's important". However, he said there is no way to predict cloud cover very far in advance. "Even though the probability for clouds is pretty low in the Northwest, there could be smoke that could inhibit a ideal view of the eclipse", he said.

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