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World XI series tickets go online for sale

September 02, 2017

The security will be under the management of armed forces. The teams have been announced and the Gaddafi stadium is ready with the Pakistan players going through their motions in the training camp at the National Cricket Academy. The team led by Sarfaraz will consist of players like Fakhar Zaman, Ahmed Shehzad, Babar Azam, Shoaib Malik, Umar Amin, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Fahim Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Aamer Yamin, Mohammad Amir, Rumman Raees, Usman Khan, and Sohail Khan.

Trump, Moon agree to boost S.Korean missile capabilities

September 02, 2017

Trump also spoke with President Juan Manuel Santos of Colombia. Moon's phone call with Trump began at 11:10 pm on September 1 and lasted for about 40 minutes, according to Blue House spokesperson Park Soo-hyun. Park reportedly said Trump had agreed to double the weight cap to reach the maximum payload as South Korea had hoped, Sputnik reported.The White House said earlier the U.S.

Fire At Braintree Industrial Unit

September 02, 2017

Essex Fire and Rescue Service said it had been "extremely hard to stop" flames from spreading to other units within the complex. 'Firefighters are monitoring the other units using thermal imaging cameras to check the fire is not spreading to the other units.

Putin Calls On BRICS To Oppose Protectionism, Show Leadership On Global Issues

September 02, 2017

They will not only be a boost to the BRICS economies but will also promote integration between the countries, according to Putin. China will host the largest ever BRICS Business Forum from Sunday afternoon to Monday morning. The five have been the source of more than half of global growth in the past 10 years. South Africa was admitted in 2010. Russian President Vladimir Putin called on leaders of emerging markets and economies i.e.

Young Girl Beaten, 4 Charged

September 02, 2017

She wasn't even allowed to bathe, police said. The sheriff's office said the abuse began in April; the girl was beaten and spent days working outside without water or bathroom access. A 10-year-old NY girl was allegedly beaten and tortured at the hands of her mother and three other adults in what one police official called the worst case of child abuse in recent memory.

Two succumb to injuries after assassination attempt on MQM's Izharul Hassan

September 02, 2017

Hassan remained unhurt in the attack but as per news reports four other people got injured in the attack. Karachi Mayor Waseem Akhtar visited Izhar's residence and condemned the attack on the MQM-P leader. Condemnations poured in from provincial lawmakers soon after the attack. The Home Minister has also directed the AIG Karachi to investigate the matter thoroughly and present a report in this regard.

Talks with North Korea 'not an answer' to crisis

September 02, 2017

It described the launch as a "muscle-flexing" countermeasure to U.S. The annual exercises always infuriate Pyongyang, and some have called for them to be called off or scaled back as a show of good faith that might bring Kim back to the negotiating table.

Bangladesh celebrates Muslims festival of Eid-al-Adha

September 02, 2017

The Eidul Azha was celebrated in Mohmand Agency on Friday. But the Almighty in His benign mercy spared Hazrat Ismail (AS) and instead sent a ram to be sacrificed. State-run Bangladesh Television and Bangladesh Betar and other TV channels and radio stations are broadcasting special programmes on the Eid-ul-Azha.

The Bushes are riding out Harvey in Maine

September 02, 2017

Former Presidents George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush on Monday expressed their support for Houstonians affected by the "catastrophic" flooding brought in by Tropical Storm Harvey and announced they will be donating money to help the victims.

Nobody serious gives a damn about Melania's shoes

September 02, 2017

Here are some of the more freakish things that happened during his trip to Texas . Plenty of people are coming to Melania's defense and commenting that folks should focus on the larger issue at hand - that Melania made the trip to Texas - instead of exclusively focusing on Melania's footwear.

Spain expels N Korean diplomat over missile tests

September 02, 2017

The South wants to raise the missile cap to boost its defenses against the reclusive North, which is pursuing missile and nuclear weapons programs in defiance of worldwide warnings and United Nations sanctions. North Korea's nuclear and ballistic missile programmes "create a serious threat to peace in the region and to global security", the foreign ministry said in a statement.

KU Professor protesting campus gun law by wearing flak jacket in class

September 02, 2017

We saw no such theatrics after actual tragedies in which members of campus communities suffered at the hands of criminals who were illegally carrying firearms on supposedly "gun-free" university grounds. "I hope by wearing the vest that it is a constant reminder to all of us that our students could have a gun, and in an emergency this could make a bad situation even worse".

Woman, 2 Children Critically Injured After Hammer Attack in Sacramento

September 02, 2017

Police identified the suspect as Deandre Chaney Jr. The woman and children suffered major injuries and were transported to an area hospital. The extent of their injuries has not been released, but at least one of the three may have life-threatening injuries, Sacramento police spokeswoman Linda Matthew said.

Flexion Therapeutics, Inc. (FLXN) Upgraded at ValuEngine

September 02, 2017

With 425,900 avg volume, 15 days are for Flexion Therapeutics Incorporated (NASDAQ:FLXN)'s short sellers to cover FLXN's short positions. The SI to Sharpspring Incorporated's float is 1.1%. Novo A increased its stake in Flexion Therapeutics Inc (FLXN) by 27.33% based on its latest 2016Q4 regulatory filing with the SEC. The company has market cap of $767.33 million.

Tennessee Panel Axes Bid to Move Confederate's Bust from Capitol

September 02, 2017

It was voted down 7 to 5, the Tennessean reported. Comptroller Justin Wilson spoke out against the unelected panel overruling the Legislature's vote to place the bust in the Capitol. Gov. Bill Haslam urged the Capitol Commission to take action, saying, "I do not believe Nathan Bedford Forrest should be one of the individuals we honor at the Capitol".

World's biggest X-ray goes into operation in Germany

September 02, 2017

It will enable worldwide scientists to decipher the molecular composition of viruses and cells, take three-dimensional images of the nanoworld, film chemical reactions and study processes occurring deep inside planets. The laser has a superconducting linear particle accelerator which will accelerate them to an energy of 17.5 GeV (GeV). Scientists expect that with the new laser will be able to make new fundamental discoveries, including in the field of medicine.

Trinity United Methodist Church: Rally Day to take place September 10

September 02, 2017

September 3 at 6:30 p.m The Rev. Tim Walker is pastor. The deadline for church briefs and services is 3 p.m. Wednesday prior to publication. Lunch will be served at 1:30 p.m. "The Life of Christ in Harmony", Builder Service, 6 p.m. First Baptist Church , 611 S. Lewis St., will be celebrating Family and Friends Day beginning at 11 a.m.

President, Vice President greet people on Eid ul Zaha

September 02, 2017

On the occasion, the GOC urged that people should cast away all inhibitions and promote harmony, peaceful coexistence and brotherhood. He took to Twitter on Saturday to express, "Best wishes on Id-ul-Zuha". Muslim Council Dimapur ( MCD ) has conveyed Eid greetings to all the citizens of Nagaland. MCD requested all Muslims to attend Idd prayers at 7: 45 a.m.at Dimapur Iddgah and also to maintain discipline and not to disturb the traffic movement.

5-Alarm Fire Tears Through Building in Tribeca

September 02, 2017

A massive fire ripped through a Tribeca building Friday evening. Smoke and flames could be seen shooting from the roof of the five-story structure. A total 44 units and 198 firefighters responded to the dramatic, five-alarm blaze, officials said.

West Bengal Police allegedly shoots Gorkha Janmukti Morcha supporter!

September 02, 2017

Inspector General of the Darjeeling Range Manoj Verma said his team arrested at least 10 persons from Sikkim, suspected to be associated with the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha ( GJM ), on Friday. This is a gross violation as far as Sikkim's security is concerned", he said. Pradhan also alleged that Dawa Bhutia, 34, who is a resident of Kalimpong, died when policemen from Bengal opened fire at a place called Saddam near Namchi (the headquarters of South district).

Five-star Cameron Reddish becomes Duke's second Class of 2018 commitment

September 02, 2017

The 6-foot-8 phenom hails from Norristown, Pa., and he played his ball at Westtown School. That team was coached by Kentucky's John Calipari, but Duke has always been considered the leader. 1 player in the state of Pennsylvania. Reddish is the second recruit from the Class of 2018 to commit to Duke, not including Marvin Bagley, who reclassified to the Class of 2017 last month.

Child in Fresno Amber Alert recovered, but police still searching for father

September 02, 2017

Fresno police say the father struck his girlfriend, the infant's mother, in the face with a closed fist and threatened to harm the child, prompting the Amber Alert, Fresno police said. AMBER Alert Victim Info: 5-month-old Hispanic male w/black hair and brown eyes. Kaleb Brummett - The child is a 12 old, with Black hair that was last seen wearing Jeans.

U.S. shoots down ballistic missile in test amid recent North Korean provocations

September 02, 2017

USA radar systems are very effective at quickly determining where a missile will land based on its speed, direction and other information, he added. Lockheed said the test proves the latest Aegis radar system can execute complicated missions against medium-range ballistic missiles, said Paul Klammer, director, Aegis BMD, for Lockheed Martin .

Ohio Mom Poses For Maternity Photo With 20000 Bees

September 02, 2017

The photos, taken Monday, have been viewed thousands of times on social media. Photographer, Kendrah Damis who captured the unique experience with her camera, took it to her Facebook account sharing the exclusive pictures and captioned it, "once in a lifetime experience".

NY Suspends Road and Bridge Construction Lane Closures for Labor Day Weekend

September 02, 2017

The department does want drivers to remember that crews may still be working in areas close to the highways. "During heavy travel holidays, we typically see an increase in roadway fatalities". "I urge drivers to slow down, drive alert and eliminate distractions". In the event of a crash or breakdown, GDOT advises motorists to never get out of the vehicle on a freeway, unless your life is in imminent danger.

Is Donald Trump about to lose another close aide?

September 02, 2017

Schiller's reason for wanting to leave his high-level White House post is allegedly financial. One of his more prominent moments was his reported hand delivery of FBI Director James Comey's termination to the Justice Department in May.

Christian Lealiifano makes first Ulster start in PRO14 victory

September 02, 2017

Led by Chris Henry in the absence of recently reappointed captain Rory Best, Ulster handed first caps to summer signings John Cooney at scrum-half and Jean Deysel in the back row, as well as out-half Christian Lealiifano, drafted in only last week from the Brumbies on a five-month contract.

Seongju residents angered by Defense Ministry letter concerning additional THAAD deployment

September 02, 2017

The launchers would be temporarily deployed at Seongju, in North Gyeongsang province. Correspondence asking for villagers' "understanding" on THAAD to be collected and sent backGroups opposing the THAAD deployment are up in arms after revelations that Minister of Defense Song Young-moon sent a letter to Seongju and Gimcheon residents asking them for their "understanding" on the antimissile system's temporary deployment.

Tornado warning cleared in Stanly, but still affecting Montgomery

September 02, 2017

The watch area includes almost 5.8 million people, 1,600 schools and 80 hospitals, the weather service said. Issued at at 2:17 p.m., the warning was in place for about a half hour across the northern part of the county, as well as parts of Montgomery, Rowan and Randolph.

Dialogue only solution in US-North Korea standoff: Putin

September 02, 2017

Russian President Vladimir Putin said today that the ongoing standoff between belligerent North Korea and the United States could lead to large-scale conflict. Trump said last month Pyongyang would "be met with fire and fury" if it continued to threaten the U.S. Putin pointed out that it would be a mistake to try to pressure Pyongyang over its nuclear missile program.

Indigenous Peoples Day replaces Columbus Day in Los Angeles

September 02, 2017

Before Wednesday's vote, Buscaino had proposed replacing Columbus Day with a holiday that would honor every culture of Los Angeles and, along with councilmembers Mitchell Englander, Gil Cedillo and David Ryu, introduced a plan to hold Indigenous Peoples Day on August 9 instead.

Abbotsford shooting victim identified as 18-year-old

September 02, 2017

In a statement, police said two other people were also injured in the incident but are expected to survive. A suspect vehicle was seen fleeing the area at the time. Homicide investigators said Singh was the target of a previous shooting. Four people have died in the region this week, including a man and woman who were killed at about 5:30 a.m.

Boat of missing Oak Island fishermen found

September 02, 2017

Coast Guard crews, Navy air crews, and partner agencies are actively searching for the missing Gaston County men, according to a USGC news release obtained by WMBF News. The two have been missing since Sunday. A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to pay for fuel needed by the volunteer searchers, said Dana Keener, Hambrick's sister-in-law.

Kim Jong Un's latest missile launch was 'very rational,' strategist says

September 02, 2017

Just the day before, North Korea launched a missile the passed over the country's northern island of Hokkaido , which Prime Minister Abe labelled "an unprecedented, grave, and serious threat" to regional security. "From ( Kim Jong Un's ) perspective, basically all options on the table for the worldwide community are bad, and he knows that", Dauba-Pantanacce said.

Trump declares National Day of Prayer for Harvey victims

September 02, 2017

President Donald Trump may visit the Harvey-ravaged Houston area Saturday. His administration is preparing a $5.9 billion emergency request to replenish FEMA's rapidly draining disaster reserves. "It's going to take us time until we know the full scope of it", Ryan said of Harvey's toll. Sanders says that the President told her to ask reporters at the briefing to suggest which organization his money should go to, because he hasn't yet decided.

Local SPCA taking in rescued animals affected by Harvey

September 02, 2017

Rescue efforts also are under way at the A.D.O.P.T Pet Shelter, located at 420 Industrial Drive on Naperville's far northwest side. "Even in the wake of this enormous crisis, the city of Houston is well-served by the Houston SPCA , and we're proud to support their work by providing valuable resources and supplies to at-risk animals and pet owners devastated by the impact of Hurricane Harvey", said Matt Bershadker, president and CEO of the ASPCA .

Gov. Cuomo requests major distaster declaration for Wyoming County

September 02, 2017

Cuomo this week requested that the federal government make a Major Disaster Declaration for these counties. In addition to the Central New York counties, Cuomo asked for aid for 10 other counties: Broome, Essex, Franklin, Herkimer, Rensselaer, St.

Eiffel Tower on Lockdown; Man Arrested

September 02, 2017

Reports out of Paris saying that Eiffel Tower was on lockdown along with a train station, and a man with a weapon has been arrested. So far, the police have not released any further information regarding the person arrested or any kind of motivation the person may have had.

Undocumented immigrants hesitant to take help during Hurricane Harvey rescue efforts

September 02, 2017

Texas has a population of 1.65 million undocumented immigrants, almost one-third of whom live in the Houston-Woodlands-Sugar Land area. Jaime, a resident in southwest Houston who didn't want to use his last name because he is undocumented, said he had heard the public reassurances on the news, but he'd prefer to take refuge at a church, rather than a public shelter, if it came to it.

KeyCorp Reiterates "Hold" Rating for Brandywine Realty Trust (BDN)

September 02, 2017

About 1.36M shares traded. Cdn Imperial Bk Comm Toronto O (NYSE:CM) was reduced too. It has underperformed by 6.57% the S&P500. Brandywine Realty Trust is a self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust. Us Retail Bank De holds 0% or 757 shares in its portfolio. Axa holds 208,300 shares or 0.01% of its portfolio. Real Estate Management Services Llc holds 6.63% of its portfolio in Brandywine Realty Trust for 2.04 million shares.

Girl, 16, facing murder charge in shooting of Florida MMA fighter

September 02, 2017

On Friday, West Boca Tai Chi had more to say about Rajman's murder, noting on Facebook about Church's arrest. According to the Sun Sentinel , deputies arrested 16-year-old Summer Church and 18-year-olds Roberto Ortiz and Jace Swinton after they were indicted for Rajman's killing.

Federal Bureau of Investigation searching for man suspected in robbery of bank, hotel

September 02, 2017

The FBI says a man walked into the First Commonwealth Bank in the 2500 block of East Carson Street just before 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, displayed a handgun and demanded cash. The same night, he robbed the Baymont Inn and Suites hotel in nearby College Park. The suspect is a 5-foot-5 to 5-foot-8 black male, wearing a false beard.

Backed Forces Claim IS Fighters Pushed From Raqqa Old City

September 02, 2017

Talal Sello, a spokesman for the SDF, told French news agency AFP that coalition fighters are now "on the edges of IS's security quarter in the city center, where most of its main bases are". The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that the SDF controlled 90% of the old city. A coalition spokesman said USA -led warplanes blocked a convoy of ISIS fighters and their families on Wednesday, preventing them from reaching territory that the group controls in Eastern Syria.

Sen. Menendez Denied Request for Breaks in His Upcoming Corruption Trial

September 02, 2017

His lawyers said in a motion filed last week that a "clash of values" is being created because the senator's absence from the Senate could impact important votes on raising the debt ceiling and avoiding a government shutdown, according to Politico .

Another health attack on diplomats in Cuba last month

September 02, 2017

Representatives from the American Foreign Service Association (AFSA) spoke with 10 affected foreign service members "who experienced damage to their health as a result of these attacks", the group said in a statement. The State Department said that the move was not a form of retaliation or a sign that the US believes Cuba is behind the attack but rather to punish Cuba for its failure to keep American diplomats safe - something it is obligated to do under an global treaty known as the Vienna ...

NSW beauty salon owner dies after botched breast surgery by unlicensed employee

September 02, 2017

Ms Huang, who managed the business, was being injected with a form of filler at the The Medi Beauty Clinic when she went into cardiac arrest late yesterday afternoon. Her charges are now expected to be upgraded following the victim's death. Shao was found to be unlicensed in Australia. The Crown prosecutor said on Thursday that if Huang did not survive, Shao could face more serious charges.

Take Action for Texas: Denver7 phone bank raises money for Harvey victims

September 02, 2017

But how can we in Rapid City help those in need more than a thousand miles away? Many Weatherford employees have been displaced from their homes, lost vehicles, and personal belongings. You can't claim a tax deduction for giving blood, but it sure is a terrific way to help . It would also require the self-confidence necessary to admit a basic reality the president has long denied - that having Mexico as a neighbor, despite the many challenges the country undoubtedly faces, is an ...

All-Star Justin Upton on the move to the Angels

September 02, 2017

Thursday is the final day that Major League Baseball teams can complete waiver trades and have the players involved available to play in the postseason. However, Los Angeles is likely mostly thinking about the present: They're 11 games behind the Astros in the AL West but are sitting just one game back behind the Twins for the second wild card spot in the AL.

Brush fire breaks out in La Tuna Canyon amid triple-digit heat

September 02, 2017

A brush fire is burning in Sun Valley along the 210 Freeway and fire officials are anxious that windy, dry conditions can lead to rapid growth. A wildfire burns next to the 210 Freeway in the Tujunga area on September 1, 2017. The temperature in the Sun Valley area was around 105 degrees by mid-afternoon. About a dozen homes in roughly the 8300 block of La Tuna Canyon Road were threatened and spot fires north of the freeway were reported amid swirling winds, with a spot fire burning near ...

WH Rebukes Notion Trump Omitted Cohn's Name in Speech

September 02, 2017

The comments follow a report in the Washington Post which indicated Trump is fuming at Cohn for publicly criticising him. "We're working well together". Cohn, along with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, has represented the White House in tax reform meetings with congressional leaders. He said the plan had been presented to Congress and would be released to the public by the end of September as Trump looks to pivot towards his economic plan after months of distractions coming from North ...

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