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USA secretary of state Rex Tillerson commends North Korea's 'restraint'

August 23, 2017

We are going to be conditioning our support for Pakistan and our relationship with them on them delivering results in this area. On Tuesday, Tillerson suggested that progress can now be made. In complaints filed Tuesday in federal court in the District of Columbia, they said the companies laundered dollars through USA accounts on behalf of sanctioned entities in North Korea.

Trump Visits Arizona Ahead of Border Wall Funding Battle

August 23, 2017

Trump's opponents are further motivated by anger over the president's response to the August 12 white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton has urged Trump to delay the rally , saying the country is too divided following the Charlottesville rally earlier this month.

Breitbart got caught in an email hoax, and it was revealing

August 23, 2017

Bannon's hit list apparently consists of those he deems "globalists", among them Chief Advisor Jared Kushner and Trump's daughter, Ivanka Trump , or as Bannon calls them behind their backs, "Javanka". Boyle, Raheem, me, Tony have been waiting for this", Marlow added, referring to Washington editor Matthew Boyle, Breitbart London Editor-in-Chief Raheem Kassam, and reporter Tony Lee.

Spain terror cell was planning much bigger attack: Suspect

August 23, 2017

They are giving evidence in Madrid before National Court Judge Fernando Andreu, who will decide whether they should be jailed or released. On Monday, police shot dead the 22-year-old who they had identified as the driver of a van which ploughed into crowds on Barcelona's popular Las Ramblas boulevard, killing 13 people and wounding at least 100.

Barcelona suspects appear in court

August 23, 2017

Five apparent cell members were shot dead by police after they rammed a auto into pedestrians in the resort town of Cambrils, got out and tried to stab people wearing fake explosive belts. According to another person who attended Tuesday's hearings, Oukabir said he initially lied out of fear and told police his brother had stolen his ID to rent the vehicles.

Spain attacks suspects to go before judge, 8 others killed

August 23, 2017

In this case, said Spanish police, it is believed that after Es Satty and two other plotters died in the explosion, the rest of the group shifted to the vehicular attacks. "This shows there is no correlation between what is happening over there with Daesh and the operational capacity of the group", said Jean-Charles Brisard, a French security analyst, using another name for the group.

Majority of Americans disapprove Trump response to Charlottesville

August 23, 2017

Many in the evangelical Christian community condemned the neo-Nazis, Ku Klux Klan and other white supremacists who marched in the University of Virginia town before one of them ploughed through a crowd of counter-protesters and killed a 32-year-old woman.

Paris Saint-Germain 'surprised' at Barcelona taking legal action against Neymar

August 23, 2017

The Catalan club are claiming breach of contract over a bonus payment triggered when the 25-year-old star signed a new 5-year contract with them in October 2016. He criticised the Barcelona board of directors after scoring on his home PSG debut. "For me, they are not the people who should be there, for the direction of Barca".

North Korea tirade reignites missile threat against Guam

August 23, 2017

North Korea released a propaganda video last weekend of a missile striking a map of Guam, just before the US and South Korea kicked off an annual round of military exercises on Monday. North Korea had previously threatened to shoot a missile over Japan that would land in the waters near Guam. "[The U.S.] boasts that not a single bullet has landed in its territory during 150 invasions ...

PM describes SC triple talaq verdict as 'historic'

August 23, 2017

The actress, who is known for speaking her mind told the TimesOfIndia.com that she rejoices for the women of the community. The panel of five judges represent different faiths - Hinduism, Christianity, Islam, Sikhism and Zoroastrianism. Muslim religious elderly desire not to intervene by courts or governments on this whole religious issue. The Supreme Court further directed the Union Government to formulate a new legislation within six months, in unison with all political parties.

Police carry out series of drug raids before Notting Hill Carnival

August 23, 2017

While others criticised Stormzy, real name Michael Omari, for allegedly implying only black people go to the carnival. This comes after last year's mayhem when police made over 400 arrests due to a series of stabbings, including a 15-year-old boy who was knifed on Wornington Road.

Venezuela's top prosecutor has left Colombia for Brazil

August 23, 2017

He said that he and US President Donald Trump should be respectful of each other and that relations between Venezuela and the United States should be normalised and a dialogue established. She promises to share information she says will prove that Maduro and his allies are involved in serious acts of corruption. Maduro counter-attacked on Sunday, alleging on television that Ortega had received money for blocking corruption investigations that he had ordered.

Six hospitalised after pedestrians struck by vehicle in Dublin

August 23, 2017

Gardai have confirmed that at least 6 people have been taken to hospital with serious injuries after being struck by a auto at the junction of Adelaide Road and Earlsfort Terrace within the past number of minutes. Drivers are being advised to use alternative routes. Fire engines from Donnybrook, Tara Street and Dolphin's Barn are involved in the operation. DFB tweeted from their official account: "We are dealing with a major RTC [Road traffic collision] on Adelaide Road, 4 Fire engines & 5 ...

11 places to watch the solar eclipse in West Michigan

August 22, 2017

Solar glasses are a must for safe viewing of Monday's total solar eclipse, the first to span coast to USA coast in 99 years. For families with young eclipse viewers, Jada McClintick, the emergency management director for the City of St. What can happen when you look directly at the sun? Solar radiation can kill those cells. Dr. Ralph Chou , a professor emeritus of optometry and vision science at the University of Waterloo, in Ontario, Canada, told NPR that it takes at least 12 hours ...

US Soldier Who Defected to N. Korea Dies of Stroke

August 23, 2017

Wearing Kim badges, Ted and James Dresnok, who speak ideal North Korean, revealed their ex-GI dad James Joseph Dresnok suffered a fatal stroke. "To his last day, our father had lived a life blessed by the love and benefits from the party", Ted Dresnok said in the interview uploaded to Minjok Tongshin, Mr.

Barcelona attack: Bigger attack planned, says suspect

August 23, 2017

Only one of the four suspects acknowledged being part of the 12-member cell during proceedings at Spain's National Court on Tuesday. A National Court spokesman said Chemlal testified Tuesday at the court for just over an hour before Judge Fernando Andreu, who will decide later whether the four should be jailed or released.

Russia | US Embassy suspends issuing non-immigrant visas

August 23, 2017

In July, Russia retaliated against U.S. sanctions by expelling U.S. Embassy staff from diplomatic property and demanding their numbers be reduced from 755 to 455 by the end of August. "I was planning on visiting relatives in NY", he said". The US Embassy in Russia's decision to discontinue issuing visas to citizens of Belarus carries clear political undertones, Lavrov added.

US, South Korea Conduct Military Drills

August 23, 2017

About 17,500 US service members are taking part, down from 25,000 previous year. Grant Newsham is with the Japan Forum for Strategic Studies in Tokyo. "It's a combined exercise and it's all worked out way in advance by the alliance". With tensions high on the Korean peninsula, China - Pyongyang's main ally and trading partner - has urged the United States and South Korea to scrap the drills, as has Russian Federation.

New US envoy, Abe vow to fortify alliance amid N. Korea threat

August 22, 2017

Hagerty said after the meeting that he is convinced Abe and U.S. President Donald Trump are on the same page on North Korea, which last week threatened to fire ballistic missiles across Japan to waters near the U.S. North Korea has yet to issue a response to the proposal. The Aegis Ashore will provide an additional land-based missile defense system on the archipelago nation.

Police shot dead Barcelona attack suspect

August 22, 2017

El Pais newspaper claimed the 22-year-old shouted "Allahu Akbar" before he was shot. Police would not confirm that. According to Catalan police, Abouyaaqoub is unsafe and possibly armed. Of the 120 injured on Las Ramblas, nine remain in a critical condition in hospital. In Cambrils, a vehicle rammed into passersby and its occupants got out and tried to stab people.

Overview of Price Move:: Regency Centers Corporation (REG)

August 23, 2017

The SI to Store Capital Corporation's float is 7.11%. About 243,285 shares traded. Store Capital Corp (NYSE:STOR) has declined 18.44% since August 22, 2016 and is downtrending. 36,075 are held by Zurcher Kantonalbank (Zurich Cantonalbank). Further, company shares have been recently trading -4.38% away from the 52 week high and 54.14% away from the 52 week low.

4 surviving Barcelona attack suspects appear in court

August 23, 2017

Police have not yet confirmed the last two names. The testimony to Spain's High Court came from Mohamed Houli Chemlal, who was arrested after being hurt in a blast. An investigation into whether the cell had worldwide links is continuing, police have said. A spokeswoman for prosecutors said Tuesday the four suspects would be interrogated in the presence of lawyers provided by the court throughout the day.

Teen suspected of killing his grandma found dead on tracks: cops

August 22, 2017

A large kitchen knife found at the home is believed to have been used in the killing. A state wide BOL has been issued. The Sheriff's Office Fugitive Apprehension Team is looking for Wilkerson. The vehicle was found in Holly. A body, believed to be that of Wilkerson, was also found on the railroad tracks nearby, according to Undersheriff Michael McCabe.

Berlin: 9 injured after smoke bomb goes off at Kurdish event

August 22, 2017

Because of political infighting, Kurdistan's parliament has not met since October 2015; the region's president, Masoud Barzani, remains in office four years after his term ended. "How long shall we wait for an "appropriate time"?" In another part of his speech, he emphasized Erbil's commitment to dialogue with Baghdad, reiterating the referendum would not be postponed.

NATO Chief Welcomes Trump's Plan to Send More Troops to Afghanistan

August 22, 2017

Trump's strategic guidance for South Asia unveiled on Monday states that U.S. support in Afghanistan is not unlimited and will not serve as a "blank check". The U.S. and North Atlantic Treaty Organisation have been in Afghanistan since 2001 when then President George W. Bush invoked Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation charter, compelling members of the military alliance to join the U.S.'s efforts to topple the Taliban regime, which it claimed harbored the planners of the ...

Drivers, students should brush up on school bus safety every year

August 23, 2017

Wake has been looking at offering bus tracking apps for the past several years but was held up because of issues such as concerns about the security of the data. Students who must cross the roadway to board the bus must watch for their driver to give the "thumbs-up" signal and look both ways to ensure traffic has come to a complete stop before crossing the road.

Texas boy sent home from school because of long hair

August 22, 2017

Oates said the school initially told her that she would only need to provide a document stating that the reason for his long hair is religious or cultural, which she said she had no problem doing. "I will not cut his hair". However, Barber's Hill Independent School District, in suburban Houston, doesn't see things that way, as Jessica found out the hard way last Friday, when she tried to take him for his first day of kindergarten.

I was sacked because of Smriti Irani: Former CBFC chairman Pahlaj Nihalani

August 22, 2017

While the film-makers and viewers had both rallied against the CBFC censoring films and ordering what has been monikered as " sanskaari " cuts-any representation of sexuality (more so, female sexuality), cuss words in dialogues, etc-a few CBFC members had even complained to the information and broadcasting ministry about Nihalani allegedly effectively gagging them in meetings.

Amgen Inc. (AMGN) Stake Increased by RNC Capital Management LLC

August 22, 2017

Amgen Inc. (AMGN ), a part of Healthcare sector and belongs to Biotechnology industry; ended its day with gain 0.52% and finalized at the price of $168.16. Btim Corp reported 0.03% in Amgen, Inc. Nbt Fincl Bank N A NY reported 4,640 shares. Among 21 analysts covering Amgen Inc. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, twelve have assigned a hold rating, twelve have given a buy rating and two have assigned a strong buy rating to the company's stock.

The August solar eclipse treated us to some wonderful pictures

August 22, 2017

A total eclipse is not a rare occurrence, appearing on Earth roughly every 18 months, but a total eclipse that stretches from coast to coast in the United States is much rarer, with the last one taking place almost a century ago and the next one scheduled for 2045.

Sanofi Blew Whistle On Mylan's EpiPen Rebate Woes

August 22, 2017

Last September, a House panel grilled Mylan CEO Heather Bresch about the skyrocketing cost of the devices, which patients inject in the thigh to stop a runaway allergic reaction to foods such as nuts and eggs or insect bites and stings. Last fall, the preliminary settlement was blasted by Sen. Announcement of a tentative $465 settlement soon followed, which upset some critics. Under the deal, Mylan did not admit wrongdoing.

Vatican Secretary of State meets Russian counterpart

August 22, 2017

The Secretary of State's visit - following the historic meeting in Havana between Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill on 12 February 2016 - signals a new step toward a "desired and sought-after communion". In situations of war, he said, the Catholic Church often is directly involved in promoting humanitarian aid for the victims, but it also works on a diplomatic level to promote a negotiated peace with guarantees of "justice, legality, truth" and the safety of civilians.

Israelis fail to secure United States guarantees on Iranian threat in Syria

August 22, 2017

The delegation, headed by Mossad intelligence agency Director Yossi Cohen, reportedly met with U.S. National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster, Deputy National Security Adviser Dina Powell, President Donald Trump's global negotiations representative Jason Greenblatt and others.

Raqqa: US-Led Attacks 'Kill 100 Civilians' In 48 Hours

August 22, 2017

The Syrian Observatory for #Human Rights (SOHR) claims that Western air strikes on Raqqa have killed 167 civilians in the last eight days, marking a rapid rise in death toll than previously recorded. The agency has called on the USA -led coalition and the SDF to increase their efforts to open safe corridors for the remaining civilians to flee. In June, a top United Nations human rights official said the US -led coalition fighting ISIS in Syria and neighboring Iraq had caused a " staggering ...

Cerner Corporation (CERN) Position Increased by Alps Advisors Inc

August 22, 2017

About 103,713 shares traded. Cerner Corporation (NASDAQ: CERN ) has risen 19.54% since August 21, 2016 and is uptrending. Quaker Capital Investments Llc increased Kinder Morgan Inc Del (KMI) stake by 32.86% reported in 2016Q4 SEC filing. Prudential has invested 0.01% in RLI Corp. Since March 14, 2017, it had 0 insider purchases, and 12 selling transactions for $47.28 million activity.

Severe weather threatens CNY this afternoon and early evening

August 22, 2017

The only rain chance after Tuesday looks to arrive Sunday. A flash flood emergency was issued for the Kansas City metro area where numerous water rescues and evacuations took place. Monday night: An 80 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4 a.m., low around 66. The only downside is that some storms could be strong to severe Wednesday afternoon and Wednesday evening.

Meghan Markle enjoys VIP treatment at Heathrow airport courtesy of Prince Harry

August 22, 2017

A "well-placed source" told Express that he's been picking Markle up directly from from the airport tarmac himself, accompanied by a police escort and a bodyguard. From the moment it was announced that Prince Harry was seeing Canadian actress Meghan Markle , the public's interest was ignited. Many royal observers are saying that the prince's relationship with the 36-year-old celebrity is getting serious that engagement is expected to happen very soon.

Lebanese Army Prepare for 'Final Push' Against Islamic State in North Lebanon

August 22, 2017

President Michel Aoun called field commanders from the defense ministry, where he was monitoring operations. In recent days, there has been a dispute about from where Hezbollah is operating against ISIS. It was unclear whether the terrorist group is coordinating with the Lebanese army, which also recently launched an attack against ISIS. Over the weekend, the Lebanese TV network Al-Manar, which is affiliated with the Shi'ite terrorist organization, reported that Hezbollah and the Syrian ...

Doorstep lender Provident Financial shares slump 75% on profit alert

August 22, 2017

PERSIMMON: Britain's second biggest housebuilder Persimmon said its first-half pretax profit rose 30 percent to 457 million pounds ($589 million), but it would remain cautious over land buying due to uncertainty around Brexit. Provident may need a stock sale to survive, said Gary Greenwood, an analyst at Shore Capital in Liverpool, England, who suspended his buy recommendation on the stock.

2 inmates overpower guards, steal van in northwest Oklahoma

August 22, 2017

Tuesday morning, speeding off in the guards' transport van on US 412 north of Fairview. The van was en route to a Kansas correctional facility when the inmates overpowered the officers. He has a tattoo arm band on his upper right arm and his final destination was supposed to be at Laramie County Sheriff's Department in Wyoming. Major County authorities said the duo are considered risky and possibly armed.

Oldest parliamentarian, Manipur's ex-CM Rishang Keishing passes away

August 22, 2017

Though he made way for his son Victor Keishing to reclaim his constituency after he lost in the 2002 assembly polls, he represented Manipur in the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of Parliament till his term ended on April 9, 2014. Meanwhile, the Congress party expressed its condolence on Keishing demise and tweeted, "Condole the passing of former CM of Manipur & Rajya Sabha MP Shri Rishang Keishing.

At least 23 dead, 40 injured in train derailment

August 22, 2017

The official said operations were underway to clear the route and tracks were being repaired. The death toll is likely to rise further as at least 10 of the injured are in critical condition. Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent a message on Twitter saying he was pained by the derailment of the Utkal Express, offering condolences to families of those killed and wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.

AC Milan sign Fiorentina striker Nikola Kalinic

August 22, 2017

AC Milan CEO Marco Fassone hinted the club has finished its summer spending spree after signing its 11th player in this transfer window: Nikola Kalinic. Kalinic first moved to Italian football back in 2015, scoring 33 goals in 83 appearances since. Reports suggest the forward will cost Milan a total of €25 million ($37 million), made up of an initial €5 million ($7.4 million) loan fee and €20 million ($29.7 million) to make it permanent at the end of the season.

USA destroyer USS John S. McCain collides with cargo ship off Singapore

August 22, 2017

Five sailors were injured and 10 others were missing after a U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer collided with a merchant ship in waters east of Singapore, prompting a search-and-rescue operation, the Pentagon said Sunday. Alnic MC has been listed on marine websites as a 30,040-tonne, 183m-long Liberian-flagged oil tanker. General Mattis told reporters on Monday the inquiry would also examine an accident in June, when the USS Fitzgerald collided with a container ship in Japanese ...

White House on LOCKDOWN as Secret Service swoop

August 22, 2017

It later emerged that the cause of the scare was a suspicious package found on the outside of the north fence line of the world-famous landmark. Pennsylvania Avenue between 15th Street and 17th Street and the area of Lafayette Park have been closed to pedestrian traffic.

Merciless retaliation: N Korea issues fiery threats over US-South Korea drills

August 22, 2017

North Korean news agency KCNA issued the threat singling out Australia on the eve of the annual U.S. About 17.500 American troops are expected to participate in Ulchi Freedom Guardian exercises. South Korea is an ally of the United States and Donald Trump has assured President Moon Jae-in, the president of South Korea that any military action against the North would be taken after mutual consultation.

S.Korea, US begin annual military drills

August 22, 2017

But its proposal for North Korea to suspend its arms programmes in return for the United States to halt military drills in the region has been ignored. President Donald Trump and North Korea exchanged warlike rhetoric in the wake of the North's two intercontinental ballistic missile tests last month.

South Korea and United States troops start drills amid Pyongyang nuclear war threat

August 22, 2017

When asked to comment on the troop cutback, Hua only said that China has "noted the reduction of the U.S. forces", but reiterated that military exercises would not help to reduce tensions. Some 17,500 American troops will participate, down from 25,000 a year ago along with 50,000 South Koreans. The allies have said the drills are defensive in nature.

Barcelona. Corpos das vítimas portuguesas já foram entregues à família

August 22, 2017

As duas cidadãs portuguesas, uma mulher de 74 anos residente na Grande Lisboa e a sua neta de 20 anos, residente em Londres, morreram nas Ramblas, movimentada avenida da capital catalã, atropeladas por uma carrinha que, ao longo de um percurso de cerca de 600 metros, foi abalroando os transeuntes, fazendo um total de 13 mortos e mais de 130 feridos, conforme o SINTRA NOTìCIAS , noticiou.

Exercise to Strengthen Efforts in Defense of South Korea, Mattis Says

August 22, 2017

Pyongyang said the exercises, which it considers as a rehearsal for an actual invasion, will only fuel the fire in the Korean peninsula. North Korea has noted Australia's involvement and Turnbull's recent statement that the nation would "come to the aid" of the USA under the provisions of the ANZUS treaty if there was a military confrontation with North Korea.

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