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Refugee camps full as 73000 escape violence

September 04, 2017

The military has said almost 400 people, majority insurgents, have died in clashes. Former colonial ruler Britain said on Saturday that it hoped Suu Kyi would use her "remarkable qualities" to end the violence. The government has called for Myanmar to find holistic approaches in dealing with the ongoing turmoil in Rakhine state which had claimed the lives of hundreds of Rohingyas and displaced many others.

President Trump, first lady visit Harvey flood areas for second time

September 04, 2017

During a visit to the First Church of Pearland in the Houston suburb of Pearland, President Trump praised Governor Abbott for his work. Now, it appears Saturday's visit may take on a different tone. Greg Abbott . Two more people have been confirmed dead in Texas in the wake of Storm Harvey, bringing the number of known fatalities to 44, eight days after it made landfall as a hurricane.

Japan's Abe, May pledge cooperation on North Korea threat

September 04, 2017

China condemned "destructive" calls for new sanctions on North Korea Thursday, warning Japan, the USA and Britain that diplomacy was needed to avert crisis days after nuclear-armed Pyongyang fired a missile over Japan. She said: "We are very clear that the actions of North Korea are illegal". "We think it is regrettable that some countries selectively overlook the relevant Security Council resolutions' demand to advance dialogue, and stubbornly emphasize pressure and sanctions", she told a ...

10-year-old boy dies of carbon monoxide poisoning from leaking fridge

September 04, 2017

The mother-of-three and her son Gavin also started throwing up by the afternoon, but she assumed it was the flu that had struck her family down nearly simultaneously. She added: "How would you know?" Carbon monoxide is an odourless gas that can leak from common appliances such as heaters, furnaces, charcoal grills, water heaters, fireplaces, portable generators, wood-burning stoves and auto and truck engines.

A cameo, but movies dump Donald Trump

September 04, 2017

Damon spilled the beans about the president's former demands while discussing how race plays a role in his new film and how movies that address race relations are necessary after the recent violence in Charlottesville. Damon's comments line up with Newsweek's intense investigation from 2016 , which gave a detailed account of what sort of a person Trump was behind-the-scenes, and how easy of a get he was for cameos and such.

Trump lawyer to reporter: 'Are you on drugs?'

September 04, 2017

Why didn't the White House send the letter to James Comey directly? Schiff on CNN's "State of the Union" said he has not seen the document in question. Trump said he fired the Federal Bureau of Investigation director in May on the advice of Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein and Attorney General Jeff Sessions.

Schiff: 'Probably Past Time' For House Intel Panel To Subpoena White House

September 04, 2017

The letter could well provide evidence that the White House was deliberately trying to mislead the public about why Comey was sacked, though whether that rises to the level of obstruction isn't clear. Trump said he fired the Federal Bureau of Investigation director in May on the advice of Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein and Attorney General Jeff Sessions.

French FM Says North Korea Could Have Working ICBMS Within months

September 04, 2017

Xi did not directly address the test in remarks at a summit in southeast China, but said a "dark shadow" hangs over the world, according to The Guardian . "Thanks to the joint effort of all countries, global peace has reigned for more than half a century". The government says the UN Security Council should urgently consider further action against North Korea.

Donald Trump, South Korea's Moon agree to boost Seoul's missile capability

September 04, 2017

China had tried but failed to solve the problem, he said, while what he called South Korea's "talk of appeasement" would not work as "they (the North Koreans) only understand one thing!". The Kim Jong-un regime has taken a jibe at the U.S. and its ally South Korea, saying any attempts by the "puppets" to locate North Korea's ballistic missile launchers will not produce any useful result.

Assemblyman Michael Simanowitz dies at 45

September 04, 2017

Simanowitz was previously chief of staff to Assemblywoman Nettie Mayersohn for more than 15 years. "A proud father of four, Mike was a public servant in the truest sense who served his community and the state of NY with dedication and passion", Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie said in a statement.

May says Britain will be able to change trade deals after Brexit

September 04, 2017

Asked about the United States, Japan and Britain looking to impose new sanctions on North Korea, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said the situation could only be resolved peacefully through dialogue. May described Japan as "the UK's closest security partner in Asia" and a "like-minded partner". The former told the BBC her performance would be assessed post-Brexit, while the latter - admitting that Theresa May could have said little else in response to questions about her ...

Pittsburgh Steelers acquisition of JJ Wilcox smartest trade yet

September 04, 2017

This is the Steelers third trade in two days. The flurry of activity began last Tuesday when the team made a deal with San Francisco to acquire tight end Vance McDonald. The Steelers entered the day with around $10 million in cap space, and Wilcox - who signed a two-year, $6.25 million contract with the Bucs in March - is set to count $3.375 million against the cap.

USA seeks 'concerted action' on North Korea through sanctions

September 04, 2017

The U.S Chamber of Commerce tells its members that the White House has alerted lawmakers that a notification of intent to withdraw could come as soon as Tuesday. Is the threat of nuclear war real? The leaders of South Korea and the United States have agreed to enhance Seoul's deterrence against North Korea by increasing its missile capabilities, but also reaffirmed the need to bring the communist state back to the dialogue table, Seoul's presidential office, Cheong Wa Dae, said Saturday.

Bell Pottinger CEO resigns

September 04, 2017

It was found guilty by the Public Relations and Communications Association of four breaches of the professional code after Democratic Alliance, South Africa's opposition party, lodged a formal complaint. Bell Pottinger is appealing the sentence. Henderson described the social media campaign as "inappropriate and offensive". "We wish to issue a full, unequivocal and absolute apology to anyone impacted".

Coast Guard Suspends Search For Missing NC Boaters

September 04, 2017

The two left in the morning for a fishing trip in a 22-foot boot. The Navy, Coast Guard and other agencies spent 247 hours searching 33,154 miles off the coast of the Carolinas without finding the men, a Coast Guard press release said Sunday.

Jacksonville American Red Cross training volunteers in disaster response

September 04, 2017

Authorities continue to search for survivors and made helicopter rescues from rooftops as the death toll from Harvey climbed to at least 47. Gray and her Red Cross teammate, Harold Baltzell, both of Bowling Green, drove an emergency response vehicle to a shelter in Corpus Christi.

United Kingdom leader backs Japan on North Korea, reassures on Brexit

September 04, 2017

Tensions on the Korean peninsula have spiralled in recent weeks, with North Korea testing an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) and threatening to fire missiles towards the US Pacific island of Guam and President Donald Trump warning he would rain "fire and fury" on the country.

Trump arrives in Houston for 2nd Harvey visit

September 04, 2017

One thing Texans shouldn't look for, Gov. Greg Abbott said Friday, is a special legislative session to appropriate storm relief funds. Abbott said resources now available should be sufficient to meet needs until the next regular legislative session begins in January 2019.

Merkel, Macron seek tougher European Union sanctions' against North Korea

September 04, 2017

Merkel initially cautioned against such a move, saying it would be irresponsible to endanger ties with Turkey at a time when German citizens are imprisoned there. "I don't think that one can solve this conflict without the American President", she said. Journalists watch a TV debate between German Chancellor Angela Merkel of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and her challenger Germany's Social Democratic Party SPD candidate for chancellor Martin Schulz in Berlin, Germany, September 3, ...

North Korea: US 'never out of diplomatic solutions'

September 04, 2017

The statement further read that the move goes against the objective of the de-nuclearisation of the Korean peninsula, which has been endorsed by the country itself. Jiji-Japan News The government protested to North Korea through diplomatic channels on Sunday after determining that an natural disaster observed in the country was caused by a nuclear test.

North Korea says conducts 'perfect' hydrogen bomb test

September 04, 2017

For its part, the White House said in a statement that Trump and Moon spoke on the phone Friday about North Korean's "continued destabilizing and escalatory behavior". "China has a key role to play here in terms of the pressure they can bring on North Korea". The Japanese government also confirmed that the tremors were caused by a nuclear test, Foreign Minister Taro Kono said in a press briefing after a meeting of Japan's National Security Council.

North Korea conducts 6th nuclear test, says it was H-bomb

September 04, 2017

The North claims the device was made domestically and has explosive power that can range from tens to hundreds of kilotons. Both the leaders has "reaffirmed the importance of close cooperation between the United States, Japan, and South Korea in the face of the growing threat from North Korea", the White House said.

Montreal woman strangled to death in Edmonton, police say

September 04, 2017

Homicide detectives investigating the strangling death of woman from Montreal inside an apartment building at 144 Avenue and 88A Street. Police say Maurice didn't live in the suite. Anyone with information about Maurice's death is asked to call the Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

North Korea apparently conducts another nuclear test, South Korea says

September 04, 2017

Experts said North Korea may have tested a "boosted" atomic bomb. The Korea Meteorological Administration initially put the scale of the quake at magnitude 5.7. He also was quoted as saying that all components of the hydrogen bomb were "100 percent domestically made". A second quake event measuring 4.6 magnitude detected by the China natural disaster Networks Center on Sunday may have been a tunnel collapse, a USA quake monitoring service said.

Officer Says Goodbye To His K9 Partner

September 04, 2017

According to a post on the Middleton Police Department's Facebook page, the photos were captured after Middleton Police Officer Michael D'Aresta was forced to "make the toughest decision any K-9 handler dreads making". "So as you can imagine, this is extremely hard for Mike and his family", the department said. Hunter's value to the department was well-documented.

Russian fighters bomb ISIL hardware near Syria's Deir Ezzor

September 04, 2017

In a separate development, Syrian and Russian warplanes carried out intensive airstrikes against the gathering centers of the terror group in the areas of al-Thurdeh, al-Rishdiyeh, al-Bugheilieh and Ayyash in Deir ez-Zor, inflicting heavy losses upon them in the eastern province.

One critical, 11 injured at NT racing comp

September 04, 2017

One man was in a critical condition. Many spectators captured the moment the fuel ignited on their smartphones. The incident is believed to have occurred during one of the last events of the day. Organisers immediately shut the event after the fire and police are investigating. "Their main concern was for the people involved". A man is in a critical condition and 11 others were also injured after a competition auto did a burnout at a drag racing event in Alice Springs sending burning ...

Was included in Benazir Bhutto assassination case on political basis: Musharraf

September 04, 2017

According to Sindh Minister for Information Nasir Hussain Shah, the provincial government will seek the former dictator's arrest through Interpol. However, the minister believed, many areas remained safe from damages as water only accumulated in low-lying areas.

Former Netanyahu Bureau Chief Held on Suspicion of Bribery

September 04, 2017

The arrests were purportedly initiated as part of the probe dubbed "Case 3,000", which involves a $1.5 billion deal to acquire three additional submarines for the Israeli Navy from the German manufacturer ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS).

'I'm here for the long term,' British Prime Minister May says

September 04, 2017

People aged 35-54 think she does more bad than good for the Conservatives by 41% to 29%, while people aged 55 and over are equally split, with 37% saying she is good for the party, 36% bad. Keith Simpson , a Tory backbencher, said May had recovered quite a bit of her mojo of late. "There's a real job to be done in the United Kingdom", May said.

A Cool & Cloudy Thursday

September 04, 2017

Rain is expected to diminish in coverage and intensity as the day progresses. As always, stay tuned for the latest updates on your local forecast and on the tropics as we are halfway through the hurricane season. Southwest wind 8 to 10 miles per hour. There's a 40 percent chance of rain on Tuesday and Wednesday . Low: 75. High: 91. Winds: Northeast 10-20.

Omaha toddler dies in fall off cliff in Arizona

September 04, 2017

After firefighters gained access, they determined that the victim was deceased. The circumstances of the fall were not known . Officials from the Coconino County Sheriff's Office and the Coconino County Medical Examiner's Office are investigating this case.

Robert W. Baird Reaffirms Buy Rating for Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)

September 04, 2017

About shares traded. Home Depot Inc (NYSE:HD) has risen 18.65% since September 3, 2016 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 16.70% the S&P500.The move comes after 6 months positive chart setup for the $530.44M company. Highvista Strategies Llc decreased Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC) stake by 8,900 shares to 24,915 valued at $904,000 in 2016Q4. It also reduced Shire Plc (NASDAQ:SHPG) stake by 4,389 shares and now owns 9,046 shares.

State Liberals vote in favour of WAxit

September 04, 2017

Finance Minister Mathias Cormann said the Government had overhauled the Exploration Development Incentive Scheme which had not been as effective as hoped, and he was "very confident" the new scheme would work. The motion was passed at the party's state conference on Sunday, with a majority 89-73 vote. The motion called for the state council to establish a committee with three former members of Parliament and three members of council to "examine the option of Western Australia becoming a ...

Chinese Policeman Body Slams Woman Holding A Baby

September 04, 2017

In the video, the woman advances on the police officer, tussling with him while holding her child to her chest. Twenty-two seconds of real-life police drama have riveted and divided many in China over police officers' powers to use force against irate residents - including a woman clutching an infant.

Belgium Completes Undefeated Qualification Campaign to Secure 2018 World Cup Spot

September 04, 2017

Goals from Jan Vertonghen and Romelu Lukaku late on helped the Red Devils grab three more qualifying points in Athens, while Zeca was on target for the hosts. Bosnia-Herzegovina have moved ahead of Greece in the race to claim a play-off spot as Edin Dzeko scored twice in a 4-0 win in Gibraltar to take them up to second place.

President on two-day Gujarat visit

September 04, 2017

President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday said that the "globally cherished" Gandhian values of truth and non-violence were as much relevant in the contemporary times as in the past. Addressing a function organised to felicitate Jain monk Acharya Shri Padmasagarsuriji on his 83rd birthday here, Kovind linked the monk's work with Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of trusteeship and urged him to spread the message further for the betterment of the society.

Sphera Funds Management LTD. Invests $2.39 Million in Lam Research Corporation (LRCX)

September 04, 2017

It has outperformed by 91.16% the S&P500. Caldwell & Orkin Inc increased Lam Research (LRCX) stake by 114.58% reported in 2016Q4 SEC filing. Goldcorp Inc New now has $11.91B valuation. M&T Natl Bank stated it has 0.02% in Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX). Sensato Ltd Liability Corporation holds 158,211 shares. Artemis Investment Management LLP lowered its stake in shares of Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) by 64.7% during the second quarter, according to its most recent ...

This time with feeling: Trump returns to Harvey's wake

September 04, 2017

It raises the morale", he said while the Trumps served lunch. The state opened a seventh shelter Friday in Shreveport for up to 2,400 people, said Shauna Sanford, a spokesman for Louisiana Gov. Ryan also was silent in his response about the debt ceiling. Houston activists are reportedly planning to protest Trump's midday visit to a relief center, according to the Chronicle.

Video of U.S. military's successful shoot down of medium-range ballistic missile

September 04, 2017

The Missile Defense Agency says in a news release it and U.S. Navy sailors shot down the test missile aboard the USS John Paul Jones using the Standard-Missile-6 guided missiles. A missile was launched from the Reagan Test Site on Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands and it was picked up by the ground-based system and fired an intercepting missile from the California base and destroyed the target missile.

Korea conducted nuclear test

September 04, 2017

North Korea conducted two nuclear tests last year, the last almost a year ago, on the September 9 anniversary of the nation's founding. Japan confirmed that North Korea had conducted a nuclear test Sunday, lodging a formal protest with Pyongyang after a major explosion at the isolated nation's main test site sent tensions surging.

Teacher allegedly sent nude photos to male students

September 04, 2017

Officials at the school are now investigating the matter further. When deputies interviewed Miller, she admitted she sent the photos, mostly via a social media app on her phone. you can not wear "Make America Great Again" like that". Miller was interviewed by Booth and reportedly confessed to her actions. The school district told Channel 2 Action News the teacher "additionally, and inappropriately, shared her personal opinion about the campaign slogan during class".

North Korea hails successful test of nuclear bomb

September 04, 2017

Hours before the test Trump had talked by phone with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe about the "escalating" nuclear crisis in the region. It urged North Korea to "stop taking erroneous actions that deteriorate the situation". The North followed its two tests of Hwasong-14 ICBMs by announcing a plan to launch a salvo of intermediate range missiles toward the U.S. Pacific island territory of Guam.

Philippine military confirms arrest of Abu Asrie

September 04, 2017

Abu Asrie, whose real name is Hajar Abdul Mubin, was arrested with Abraham, 29, and six Malaysians of Filipino descent from Sabah. Hajar, aged 25, is the leader of the Jolo-based Lucky 9 kidnap-for-ransom group. "But we are being vigilant and are constantly monitoring the situation", he said. Abu Sayyaf is notorious for bombings, beheadings, extortion and kidnap-for-ransom in the south of the Philippines.

Amgen Inc. (AMGN) Shares Bought by HL Financial Services LLC

September 04, 2017

Amgen Inc. now has $130.40 billion valuation. The stock increased 1.32% or $0.21 on September 1, reaching $16.16. About 196,093 shares traded. About shares traded. The company was maintained on Tuesday, January 26 by Oppenheimer. Compton Capital Management Inc who had been investing in Halliburton Co for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $34.23B market cap company.

Bears claim three, including WR Tre McBride

September 04, 2017

McBride was the Titans seventh-round pick in 2015 who spent most of his first two seasons on Tennessee's practice squad. Langford's departure punctuates an injury-weighted downfall. Mizzell was signed as an undrafted free agent this offseason, and DePaola has appeared in 48 National Football League games over three seasons with the Buccaneers.

Trump to nominate Juster to be ambassador to India - White House

September 04, 2017

He served as US spokesman at the United Nations between 2001 and 2008. The White House praised his years of public service in their announcement, per Politico , noting he is the "longest serving United States spokesman at the United Nations (2001-2008) having served four United States Ambassadors".

North Korea claims successful test of hydrogen bomb

September 04, 2017

Zhang Liangui, a North Korea expert at the Central Party School, which trains rising officials, however, said Pyongyang had made repeatedly clear that it would not give up its nuclear weapons program and that while sanctions were unlikely to prove useful, the chances of resolving the Korean peninsula crisis through talks were also "miniscule, if not already non-existent".

Russia Trade Mission in Washington Closed, Search Begining

September 03, 2017

On Friday, Zakharova said the Federal Bureau of Investigation was planning to search the general consulate premises, including homes of diplomatic staff, which would violate diplomatic immunity. Nikolai Lakhonin, the head of the Russian Embassy's press service, earlier told TASS that the building of the Russian trade mission in Washington was searched.

Piyush Goyal becomes new Railway Minister; Arun Jailtey to retain Defence, Finance

September 03, 2017

Piyush Goyal, Dharmendra Pradhan, Nirmala Sitharaman and Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi sworn in as cabinet ministers today. Sitharaman is the first woman minister to head Defence after Indira Gandhi. While Modi has focussed on governance, he has also taken care of the BJP's political considerations. All the new ministers are from ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.