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Trudeau warns 'no short-cutting' in Canada's asylum process

August 24, 2017

More than 7,000 people have crossed from the USA into Canada at a breach in the border in Quebec this year, though a wave that began in July appears to have slowed in recent days, Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale said this week. Another 10 additional officers will be added this week, the minister said. But in a letter to Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen, Kwan suggests there is in fact an advantage.

Qatar Airways boosts frequencies on key Asia routes

August 24, 2017

We look forward to welcoming even more passengers on our flights". Prague, widely recognised as one of the world's most handsome cities, is known for its striking medieval architecture and old-world ambience. The additional non-stop, daily services to and from Colombo and Dhaka will each be serviced by Qatar Airways Airbus A320 aircraft, adding more than 1,000 seats to the current weekly capacity to and from both exciting destinations.

Medical records: Diplomats to Havana suffered TBI, damage to nervous system

August 24, 2017

US diplomats were diagnosed with mild traumatic brain injuries and possible damage to the central nervous system from exposure to an "acoustic attack" in Cuba past year, CBS News reported Wednesday, citing obtained medical records. Dr. Toby Heys of Manchester Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom speculated to New Scientist last week that a device emitting sound waves below the audible range of human hearing could theoretically be responsible, although such a device would require a ...

Sergey Kislyak To CNN: 'You Should Be Ashamed'

August 24, 2017

The "former head of the FBI said I was a diplomat", Kislyak continued, apparently referring to former FBI Director James Comey. "I understand that. You said you've got no secret", Chance said. Manafort is a subject in Robert Mueller's special counsel investigation into the Trump campaign; Mueller has reportedly subpoenaed Manafort's financial records in that probe.

Trump Rejects Request For Emergency Order Protecting US Coal Power Plants

August 24, 2017

Trump's coal decision may signal a win for the moderate wing of the administration led by Gary Cohn , the president's top economic official. Companies say plants are overburdened by environmental regulations and market stresses, and were seeking relief through the executive order.

Fort Benning drill sergeants suspended amid sexual misconduct investigation

August 24, 2017

A lone report from a female trainee of an alleged sexual assault by an Army drill sergeant at Fort Benning , Georgia, has led to the suspension of a group of drill sergeants amid a broad investigation into multiple sexual assault allegations, the branch announced on August 23.

OBC reservation: Govt announces sub categorisations, increases creamy layer limit

August 24, 2017

Jaitley clearly said that there was no discussion within government of phasing out Rs. 2,000 notes. "We request the PM to seriously look into this issue so that the concept of creamy layer carved out by the SC is not defeated and genuine backward classes who are deserving and poor are not excluded in the process for they will not be able to compete with those who are more resourceful".

Video shows Milwaukee teen punching teacher

August 24, 2017

The teacher is well-known and well regarded by students. The circumstances that led to the alleged assault remain unclear. Police said the 16-year-old student who attacked the teacher was arrested at the school and faces possible charges of battery, a local Fox affiliate reported .

Thiruvananthapuram: 400 more liquor outlets to be reopened

August 24, 2017

With this, the government will be able to open 129 beer-wine parlours. Of these, 70 outlets, which belong to three-star or above categories, will be allowed to sell liquor as per the LDF government's liquor policy. The court ordered closure of bars along National Highways on December 15, 2016 as accident cases increased. Besides Kerala, states like Punjab, Rajasthan and Karnataka are among others who have already de-notified their state highways partially.

Nepal PM Sher Bahadur Deuba arrives in India on 5-day visit

August 24, 2017

I gnoring domestic requests that he postpone his trip to India due to the floods in Nepal, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba along with a high-level delegation arrived in New Delhi on a five-day official visit on Wednesday. "Thank you @SushmaSwaraj for your warm welcome". The ties had begun well in 2014 after the Modi government took office. Ever since Nepal adopted a new Constitution in September 2015, Madhesis, mostly of Indian origin, have been opposing the new statute as they fear it ...

Brazen thief caught on camera stealing from Louisiana liquor store

August 24, 2017

It's not the amount of liquor she stole that has the Shreveport Police Department shaking their heads. The incident happened on August 18, according to a news release from Caddo Parish Crime Stoppers, which was offering a reward help identifying the thief.

Is privacy a fundamental right? Supreme Court to decide today

August 24, 2017

A nine-judge bench led by Chief Justice of India JS Khehar will on Thursday decide if privacy is a fundamental right, a judgment that will have a bearing on civil rights as well as Aadhaar. The State is under an affirmative obligation to protect the fundamental rights. Liberty existed prior to constitutional era and the law had merely recognised its existence.

Newfield Exploration Company (NYSE:NFX) Dips Under Moving Averages

August 24, 2017

Canadian Pacific Railway Limit now has $22.23B valuation. Higher-beta stocks tend to be more volatile and therefore riskier, but provide the potential for higher returns. Shares of Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) are making a strong comeback as they have jumped 42.11% since bottoming out at $75.7 on August 22, 2016.

Museum visitors damage 800-year-old coffin

August 24, 2017

The incident was caught on CCTV. Instead of reporting the damage or taking responsibility for the August 4 accident, the Guardian reported that surveillance video captured the culprits fleeing ― leaving the toppled coffin with a deep crack and a large, triangle-shaped piece missing from its middle.

Family of abducted Chinese scholar speak of helplessness

August 24, 2017

The family of Yingying Zhang, the scholar that was presumably kidnapped and is assumed dead, gave a press conference on Tuesday to speak about their current living conditions and recent pleas to President Donald Trump. Ronggao Zhang, Yingying's father, wrote a letter to President Trump asking for more reinforcement into his daughter's investigation. "The only way he have (sic) to cure his wound", Hou said of Zhang's father's actions.

Trump's Approval Rating Hits New Low After Charlottesville Violence

August 24, 2017

A majority of Trump voters surveyed, 54 percent, said Christians face the most religious discrimination in America. With the poll going into the field five days after the violence in Charlottesville , 52 percent of voters say they have heard a lot about the events there, and half say they have heard a lot about Trump's responses.

Another Senate poll, another big lead for Roy Moore over Luther Strange

August 24, 2017

Moore, who was removed from the state's Supreme Court twice, has seen his lead over unusual swell after coming in first place in last week's primary. The Opinion Savvy-Decision Desk HQ poll released Wednesday finds Moore with 50.3 percent support in the state, compared to just 32.2 percent for his challenger, Sen.

Shailene Woodley Isn't Ruling Out a Congressional Run

August 24, 2017

While The Rock, Kid Rock , and Caitlyn Jenner , may or may not be serious about their aspirations, one outspoken celebrity with a demonstrable history of activism and policy stances is considering a future in politics: actress Shailene Woodley .

U.S. to temporarily stop Naval operations worldwide after McCain crash - commander

August 24, 2017

Phil Sawyer, who has already been nominated and confirmed for the position and promotion to Vice Adm., will assume command immediately". On Monday, the destroyer USS John S. CNN reported Admiral Swift as saying that the fleet would complete its operational one-day pause, wherein the various units in the fleet rotate in standing down over 24-hour period, by next Monday.

Chad severs diplomatic ties with Qatar

August 24, 2017

According to the statement, Qatari ambassador Hissein Brahim Taha received the corresponding notification on Tuesday afternoon. The statement from Chad's foreign ministry added that it would close its diplomatic mission in Doha and recall all personnel.

North Korea starting to respect USA - Donald Trump

August 24, 2017

The start of the video includes an announcement from the commander of North Korea's Strategic Force Kim Rak-gyom about a plan of "enveloping" fire around Guam. On Sunday, the communist regime released a series of threats through KCNA and propaganda videos, warning the "U.S. will live in fear and anxiety the whole time " by continuing with its US military drill with South Korea.

Federal judge throws out Texas voter ID law

August 24, 2017

Blackman. Federal District Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos has previously found the law, known as Senate Bill 14, was enacted with the goal of discriminating against minority voters. Senate. Safeguarding the integrity of elections in Texas is essential to preserving our democracy. The 2011 law required registered voters to present one of seven forms of government-issued photo identification before casting a ballot.

13-Year-Old Driver Arrested In 25-Pound Meth Seizure

August 24, 2017

Authorities say a 13-year-old boy was behind the wheel of a vehicle loaded with meth on Interstate 70 in Mesa County. Deputies also arrested a man and a woman riding inside the vehicle, identified as 22-year-old German Michel-Arreola and 19-year-old Irene Michel-Arreola.

Is This Queens Condo Lobby A Hate Crime?

August 24, 2017

Inside the lobby are images of Hitler, Mussolini, a large swastika, and the Confederacy peppered among an elaborate display of American symbols and paraphernalia. "He's a terrorist in the Sunnyside area". Unnamed sources who live in the building also told ABC-7 minorities have always been the focus of Milano's tormenting.

Readers Voice Criticism Over Coverage of Swedish Journalist's Death

August 24, 2017

She was last seen on that day in an image that allegedly showed her standing with Madsen in the tower of the submarine in Copenhagen Harbor. Madsen is now being held on suspicion of negligent manslaughter, but Jensen said that could change following the latest developments.

Search continues for shooting suspects, missing man identified

August 24, 2017

Sean D. Castorina, 42, and Penny M. Dawson, 40, both of Burlington, N.C., were charged with malicious wounding and use of a firearm. While investigating the abandoned vehicle and missing persons, the sheriff's office received a call about a shooting victim on Laurel Road near Rockfish River.

Search continues for shooting suspects, missing man identified

August 24, 2017

Sean D. Castorina, 42, and Penny M. Dawson, 40, both of Burlington, N.C., were charged with malicious wounding and use of a firearm. While investigating the abandoned vehicle and missing persons, the sheriff's office received a call about a shooting victim on Laurel Road near Rockfish River.

Trump response to Charlottesville 'wasn't fine,' says his Israel ambassador

August 24, 2017

Last night, during a campaign-style rally at the Phoenix Convention Center in Arizona, Trump defended his several responses to the Charlottesville protests, blaming the media for misrepresenting what he said by repeating the statements, but he omitted the " many sides" and "both sides" remarks.

Civil War Re-enactors Consider The Use Of The Confederate Flag

August 24, 2017

In the wake of the Charlottesville rally, other cities have acted to remove monuments to the Confederacy. The University of Texas at Austin became the latest institution to remove its Confederate statues August 20. The flag wasn't harming anyone. My fifth grade history teacher was a Civil War nut, except she never called it the Civil War. In Philadelphia, they're after the statue of former mayor Frank Rizzo.

State Dept. Science Envoy Resigns, Tells Trump 'Acts And Words Matter'

August 24, 2017

Trump told reporters last week that "both sides" were to blame for the violence between white supremacists and counter protesters in Virginia on August 12, and said there were "very fine people" among those who participated in the white nationalist rally.

Police arrest New Mexico religious group on 'horrible' child sex, abuse charges

August 24, 2017

The group are created to spread Christian ideals throughout the world and are based at Fence Lake in Cibola County, west of Albuquerque. "The children were trained not to talk to law enforcement or to hide from law enforcement", Mace said.

Trump criticizes removal of Confederate monuments

August 24, 2017

I am even more appalled that the president of the United States, Donald Trump , did not immediately call out the white supremacy movement directly for its violent and hateful racist rhetoric in the wake of the alt-right rally in Charlottesville , Va., on August 12.

Florida to Execute White Man for Racially Motivated Murder

August 24, 2017

It's not unusual for Death Row prisoners, especially those with pending death warrants, to launch myriad appeals in one of the judicial system's most complicated arenas. "This does nothing to change the 170-year-long history of Florida not executing whites for killing blacks", said Mark Elliott, executive director of Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty.

Al-Serraj warns Europe of terrorists disguised as migrants, The Times reports

August 24, 2017

The EU's Frontex border control agency said last week that "clashes in Sabratha" contributed to July's migrant decline. But migrant arrivals to Italy from North Africa, which has been the main route to Europe this year, have sharply reduced by more than 50% last month compared to July 2016.

Cyclist Charlie Alliston Cleared Of Manslaughter Over Mother-Of-Two's Death

August 24, 2017

He was travelling at about 30km/h at the time. Alliston is also said to have shouted at her as she lay in the road with "catastrophic" head injuries. Such bikes can only legally be taken on to the streets if fitted with a front brake. But prosecutor Duncan Penny argued the crash would have been avoided if the defendant had a front brake, and suggested Alliston liked to take risks by riding without one, and by not wearing a helmet.

Poland Spring bottled water isn't from a spring, lawsuit alleges

August 24, 2017

The suit also contends, though, that one or more of the water plants used to collect Poland Spring water is located near a refuse pit, petroleum dump, or an otherwise-contaminated site. At its seven other sites, Nestle has created artificial springs with pipes and plastic tubes that transport water into wetlands, the suit alleges. Poland Spring bottled water isn't from a...

Dad gets 25 to life for murdering son as revenge against wife

August 24, 2017

Andressian Sr. would later plead guilty on August 1 after he was arrested and charged with first-degree murder. Aramazd Andressian Sr . did not respond to his estranged wife's words, and remained silent and stoic throughout his court appearance as he was confronted by emotional family members and sentenced to 25 years to life in prison.

United Nations criticises U.S. 'political failures' to reject racist violence

August 24, 2017

Several U.S. cities, including Madison, Wisconsin; New York; Lexington, Kentucky; Baltimore, Maryland; and Tampa, Florida, have focused their attention on removing the more than 700 Confederate monuments to those who fought to perpetuate slavery as an institution.

Champions League participants confirmed as Tottenham placed in Pot 3

August 24, 2017

Celtic , meanwhile, could potentially be getting the above giants and one of Liverpool/Tottenham or Roma/Napoli, in a draw that would continue their rotten luck in group stage pairings. APOEL Nicosia of Cyprus and NK Maribor of Slovenia are among the more obscure teams to make their way through Champions League qualifying, though both have been here before.

Harvey strengthens into tropical depression in Bay of Campeche

August 24, 2017

A hurricane watch is in effect from about Port Mansfield to San Luis Pass, Texas. If this system develops into a tropical depression or stronger, it would be later this week over the Atlantic and moving away from us. The center said storm-related advisories could be re-issued on Wednesday for the coast of northeastern Mexico, Texas, and southwestern Louisiana. Another update will be provided about 1 p.m.

Howard University taps Comey as guest lecturer

August 24, 2017

His lecture series will consist of five lectures featuring speakers "that will touch on several topics" per the university's press release . The King Chair, established in 2008 by government and business leader Gwendolyn S. His firing has come onto the radar of Robert Mueller, the special counsel investigating ties between Trump's campaign and Russian Federation and the motivations for Comey's dismissal.

Rotterdam concert cancelled after terror tip-off from Spanish police

August 24, 2017

The van was found where the venue where a concert was earlier canceled due to a "terrorist threat". "It still has to be established that there was a link between the van and the threat". The tip-off on the threat came from the Spanish police. They chose to use Allah - Arabic for god - because they wanted something " holy sounding ".

Last Straw: Navy Fires 7th Fleet Commander

August 24, 2017

Phil Sawyer, who had already been confirmed as his replacement, will take over immediately. "There is clearly a systemic problem in the Navy", observes Kirk Lippold after the USS John S. The pause is a one-day, safety stand-down that would be done at the discretion of individual commands, a USA defense official told CNN . "The pause gives everyone a chance to stop the day-to-day operations, review training manuals, run drills to respond to crisis, study the specifics of previous ...

Brandeis University closes campus due to emailed threats

August 24, 2017

They also began evacuations. The college was initially created by the Jewish community, which has historically faced discrimination in higher education, and Hillel International reported in 2015 that nearly half of the Brandeis student body is Jewish.

Louise Linton Is Sorry About Her Shameless Instagram Post and Rude Reply

August 24, 2017

She tagged her high-end wardrobe, which included a $10,000 Hermes Birkin handbag, Hermes scarf, Roland Mouret trousers, Tom Ford sunglasses, and Valentino shoes. Lolol. Have you given more to the economy than me and my husband? Either as an individual earner in taxes or in self sacrifice to your country?. I'm pretty sure we paid more sacrifices toward our day "trip" than you did.

Boris Becker given role by German Tennis Federation following bankruptcy

August 24, 2017

It is unknown as of yet the extend to which Becker will work with Alexander Zverev , the world No. 6 who only announced Juan Carlos Ferrero as his coach in August. "After the US Open, the Davis Cup will be on the agenda with a hard performance in Portugal". The new structure in the DTB also sees Rittner appointed and she will give up her position as Fed Cup captain to Jens Garlach from 2018.

Arpaio Clearing Calendar In Case Trump Wants to Pardon Him

August 23, 2017

However, the conservative immigration expert says that he wants the president to do more than just pardon Arpaio. Protests were held against President Donald Trump as he planned to host a rally inside the convention center. 'Do you think he'll do it tomorrow night? "The judge should have granted him a jury trial and if the president issues a pardon that's a check on the system and its the right thing to do".

Justice Dept seeks $11M forfeiture from firms with ties to North Korea

August 24, 2017

Addressing reporters at the State Department, Tillerson said that North Korea had "demonstrated some level of restraint that we have not seen in the past" by not conducting missile launches or provocative acts since the U.N. The US Office of Foreign Assets Control designated 10 companies and six individuals in its sanctions. The United States is imposing sanctions on Chinese and Russian companies and individuals for supporting North Korean weapons programs, including those dealing in ...

North Korea slams upcoming US-South military exercises

August 24, 2017

The statement came after a heated exchange of threats with Washington earlier last week. The United States and South Korea on Monday kicked off their annual Ulchi-Freedom Guardian joint military drill amid high tension on the Korean Peninsula and repeated appeals for restraint on both sides by many countries.

US Consular Posts in Russia Suspend Nonimmigrant Visa Processing

August 23, 2017

The US embassy said that, in connection with Russia's instruction to cut staff at US diplomatic missions to 455, US consulates in Russian Federation would stop issuing non-immigrant visas for an indefinite period, from 23 August. The US visa freeze aims to "provoke dissatisfaction of our citizens with the activities of the Russian authorities", Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on the US decision.

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