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Unsafe pursuit ends after suspect shot in Fountain

September 19, 2017

Neither spokesperson would comment on the details surrounding the shooting that ended the ordeal, only that the suspect was seriously injured and taken to the hospital and no law enforcement were hit. Black and Kirby also did not elaborate on what happened at the other two crime scenes, saying it was too early in the investigation. It wasn't clear how the deputy was hurt.

Maria to become risky major hurricane by late Monday

September 19, 2017

ET advisory Tuesday, just two weeks after numerous same areas were devastated by Hurricane Irma . The Puerto Rico Convention Center in the capital San Juan to the north, which is still housing Hurricane Irma evacuees from other Caribbean islands, is preparing to accept thousands of residents as the brunt of the storm is felt.

Deputies identify Fort Drum soldier killed in Oneida County crash

September 19, 2017

Kipybida always had a smile and a positive word to say". Middle school administrator Kate Daly taught Jennifer in fifth grade said she had a handsome smile, was a talented dancer and was upbeat and ambitious. Fort Drum did not release Kipybida's age or information on where she's originally from. Army officials say 23-year-old Spc. The driver, a 23-year-old soldier from Fort Drum, was evaluated at the scene but refused treatment.

Further flight cancellations for Air New Zealand

September 19, 2017

The airport said it does not know how long the problem would take to fix, but it said it was in regular contact with the company responsible for the pipeline, Refinery New Zealand, to know when it would be operational again. New Zealand's largest fuel supplier Z Energy said on Tuesday that gasoline for some high-end cars was not available at 13 of its fuel stations in Auckland, according to a spokesman.

U Nitish faction welcomes TN MLAs' disqualification, wants action on Sharad Yadav

September 19, 2017

The party has also challenged the disqualification 18 MLAs loyal to Dinakaran. The leader of the opposition and DMK's working president M.K. Stalin said that his party was always ready to face an elections, and added that it will decide on the "next course of action based on tomorrow's (Wednesday's) order by the high court".

Defamation Suit Over Rolling Stone Article Is Revived on Appeal

September 19, 2017

The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said three former students can sue, in part because the November 2014 article could enable a reader to conclude that many or all members of a fraternity participated in gang rapes as an initiation ritual and that all members knowingly ignored the brutal crimes.

French company Total steps into solar energy market

September 19, 2017

In an announcement ahead of the French president's speech before the U.N. General Assembly, Total said it took a greater stake in a renewable power company. The French company is coming off a strong quarter, with adjusted net income growing by 13 percent from a year ago to $2.5 billion. Eren Re was founded five years ago and has a global installed gross capacity of 650 MW in operation or under construction (wind, solar and hydro), with an ambition to achieve more than 3 GW by 2022.

British kayaker Emma Kelty 'murdered' on Amazon trip

September 19, 2017

Some of her belongings, including her kayak, were found by the Brazilian navy on Friday, according to police chief Ivo Martins. People posted underneath to reassure her, one saying: 'Keep your head down and try to get past it in daylight stay safe'.

No need yet to shoot down North Korean missiles

September 19, 2017

As tensions continue to ratchet up with North Korea , CNN has learned that the U.S. is considering shooting down a North Korean ballistic missile even if it does not directly threaten the United States or its allies. Both countries supported UNSC Resolution 2375, the 13th resolution levied against the North Korean government since 1995. Still, despite heated rhetoric and posturing in the United States and North Korea , there has been no positioning of USA military assets to suggest a ...

City Council speaker among those arrested in DACA protest outside Trump Tower

September 19, 2017

The two Democrats have expressed strong opposition to President Donald Trump's immigration policies. Trump recently announced that the Deferred Action for Child Arrivals program, which defers deportation for non-citizens who arrive in the USA as children, will end.

Lipscomb president apologizes to students for 'offensive' centerpiece

September 19, 2017

We also stood and ate dinner, there were no seats to sit in and it felt very uncomfortable. "At the dinner, we had heard previously from Latino students [that they were served] fajitas and then when we got there, it was collard greens, cornbread and ribs and such", Sims said.

Police release security footage of shooting of Anthony Soares, Drake's friend

September 19, 2017

The video shows Soares standing in his apartment lobby when the 2 hooded men run up from a auto in a nearby parking lot and begin shooting through the lobby glass. Investigators previously said Soares had gotten out of his vehicle and walked into the lobby of the building when he was approached by two suspects armed with handguns.

Dozens Attend Portland City Council Meeting Over Proposed Drag Show Ban

September 19, 2017

However, the letter states, "Artistic expression is not sexual or erotic in nature simply because it involves male or female impersonators and, therefore, it can not be regulated like 'adult-oriented businesses'". "People are trying to get us out of Portland", he said . On Monday, an attorney for the Tennessee Equality Project, a gay rights group, sent a notice of intent to file a lawsuit , saying the ordinance violates their First Amendment rights.

Venture capitalists are suing the Trump administration for delaying an immigration program

September 19, 2017

The rule is now set to go into effect next year, but the Trump administration may also scrap the plan entirely. USA startups received more than 90 percent of global venture capital investment two decades ago. The visas that now exist, like the H-1B and L-1 programs - which are also under scrutiny by the Trump administration - are more suited for companies hiring employees or transferring executives from overseas.

Climate change forecasts exaggerated by faulty models

September 19, 2017

The appealed the governments to implement the historic Paris Agreement with ever greater ambition. Retrofit Chicago is a finalist for the C40 Cities Bloomberg Philanthropies Awards, which will take place in December. The Presidency said that Zuma urged the Africa Group to work together to ensure that the implementation of the Paris Agreement was a success. The lengthy withdrawal process gives some breathing space, but in the meantime, the United States will remain an outlier in the ...

Christian school discriminated against five-year-old Sikh boy, tribunal finds

September 19, 2017

His parents applied to enrol him at Melton Christian College in 2016, but the school told them its uniform policy required boys to have short hair and not wear headwear from a non-Christian faith. "It shows that the equal opportunity laws are being interpreted in a way that, I think, fairly balances the rights of the children and the rights of equality and freedom of religion", she said.

Kenya's judges condemn 'savage' intimidation following election ruling

September 19, 2017

The statement will only bolster David Maraga's reputation for bravery and integrity in the eyes of many Kenyans, albeit maybe not supporters of the president. Chief Justice David Maraga has accused Inspector-General of Police Joseph Boinett of ignoring calls to beef up the security of judges and courts, exposing them to danger.

'We really have a chance,' Trump says on Israeli-Palestinian peace

September 19, 2017

Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi made the remarks as Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet his USA counterpart, President Donald Trump, at the ongoing UN General Assembly's 72nd session in NY. The Palestinian issue, until recently the centerpiece of any Israeli-American high-level interaction, was reduced to generalities (by Trump) or disregard (by Netanyahu).

Mattis hints at military options on North Korea, no details

September 19, 2017

A strategic nuclear weapon, on the other hand, has a high-yield warhead, travels far distances and is aimed at military bases or a city in a premeditated war plan. On September 3, North Korea conducted an underground nuclear test that was by far its most powerful to date. On the North's missile launch Friday, the ministry that South Korean and US intelligence authorities have tentatively concluded that the missile was an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) given its height, flight ...

White House rejects report showing positive impact of refugees

September 19, 2017

In stark contrast to the racist belief espoused by some on the conservative right that refugees are a drain on our fiscal resources, the report also concluded that refugees contribute far more in taxes than they consume from public assistance and fill jobs that other Americans are unwilling to take.

Ronnie Screwvala announces a film on URI attacks with Vicky Kaushal!

September 19, 2017

Producer Ronnie Screwvala announced today that they are going to bankroll a film on the execution of India's greatest ever surgical strikes in its military history, which was a result of the Uri attack of September 2016 , where several Indian soldiers lost their lives.

Netanyahu meets el-Sisi in NY for the first time

September 19, 2017

In a statement, the Prime Minister's Office said that the two met for about an hour and a half at Sisi's hotel. Egypt's president is now in NY to attend the 72nd regular session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 72). president prepares to deliver his maiden speech to the annual get-together on Tuesday. He told them that he believes the best way to advance the peace process was through a regional approach involving the Arab states.

Moon, Trump Agree on Stronger N.Korea Sanctions

September 19, 2017

USA ambassador to UN, Nikki Haley has issued a stern warning to defiant North Korea led by Kim Jong Un stating that Pyongyang will be destroyed if it continues its "reckless behavior". The failure of sanctions to stop North Korea's progress has prompted the United States to threaten military action should diplomacy fail. Trump has also not ruled out a military option, which could leave millions of people in the South Korean capital - and 28,500 USA soldiers stationed in the South - ...

Mumbai rains: Heavy thundershowers lash city; roads waterlogged

September 19, 2017

Suburban local trains were running behind by a few minutes - ranging from 10-20 - and barring a brief disruption on the Western Railway where a tree crashed on the tracks near Vile Parle, services continued uninterrupted, sparing the evening peak hour crowds.

Exhausted of being sexually assaulted by her son, mother gets him killed

September 19, 2017

The victim habitually sexually assaulted his close women relatives, including his 55-year-old mother. They initiated probe and found that "Ramcharan" and "Rajni" were tattooed on the arms. "They have confessed to their crime", said Anil Akde, SDPO, Vasai division. Rajni informed police officials that her son was a habitual sexual offender.

Gurmeet Singh: Haryana police files FIR against Honeypreet for inciting Panchkula violence

September 19, 2017

The vegetables grown by Ram Rahim are bought for jail mess for inmates. Another senior police official not willing to be named said Honeypreet's name has been included in the same FIR in which other Dera functionaries including Surinder Dhiman and Aditya Isan.

Students turn cancer fundraiser into 'rape' joke at HS football game

September 19, 2017

Westside's principal Kory Roberts became aware of the photo shortly after it was taken on Friday evening, Newton said, and the school worked over the weekend to identify the students and to develop a plan to address the situation. Across the Southeast, many would say the best place to be on a Friday night is under the lights at the local high school. 'We trust that the school administration, the district and the parents involved would never condone either that implicit attitude or the ...

Hamas tunnel collapses in Gaza, third death in days

September 19, 2017

Gen. Yoav Mordechai said Shlouf was electrocuted to death. Hamas' announcement came out of Cairo, where the Egyptian government has been attempting to push a deal brokered in 2011 to form an interim government before elections are held. Facing those conditions, Hamas has turned to Egypt for assistance, particularly involving fuel to produce power. Hamas has run Gaza for a decade and fought three wars with Israel.

Jacksonville hospital calls photos of newborns 'outrageous, unnacceptable'

September 19, 2017

In the photo, a female nurse is seen giving the newborn the middle finger. In the images, the employee is seen sticking up her middle finger to a newborn, captioned with "How I now feel about these mini Satans". Naval Hospital Jacksonville's Commanding Officer sends: "We are aware of a video / photo posted online. It's outrageous, unacceptable, incredibly unprofessional, and can not be tolerated", the hospital said .

Mashal Khan Murder Case: 57 suspects indicted, 17 denied bails

September 19, 2017

An anti-terrorism court on Tuesday indicted as many as 57 suspects in a case related to the lynching of journalism student Mashal Khan, ARY News reported. The report also stated that there were no solid proofs found about blasphemy committed by Mashal and his friends. Police said a group of students at Abdul Wali Khan University in the northwestern city of Mardan attacked and killed Khan after accusing him of sharing blasphemous content on Facebook.

Trump lawyer: Moscow Trump Tower "solely a real estate deal"

September 19, 2017

A key accusation of the dossier was that Cohen had traveled to Prague to meet with Russians but Cohen in the statement denies ever having been to Prague or anywhere in the Czech Republic. Much of the statement seeks to rebut the 35-page dossier prepared by former British intelligence officer Christopher Steele. Cohen, saying his reputation has been damaged by the document, calls it "a shoddily written and totally fabricated report filled with lies and rumors".

Warmer temperatures continue Tuesday in Lancaster County, expected throughout week

September 19, 2017

WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Rain? Not likely. There's a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms Wednesday night and a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms Monday. Thursday night, the low will be around 72 with mostly clear skies, according to the weather service. Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

Intact German WWI U-boat found off Belgian coast

September 19, 2017

The German UB-II submarine was nearly completely intact, and authorities believe that up to 23 bodies could be inside, as typical crews of that era consisted of 22 people and a captain. "All the hatches are still closed". The governor said that the German navy had three large submarine bases with 10,000 men in Belgium during the war.

Donald Trump's first United Nations speech on North Korea's nuclear crisis

September 19, 2017

President Trump chose United Nations reform as the theme of the traditionally US-hosted event, intending it to make the United Nations "fit for purpose". Trump, a long-time critic of the U.N., also made reference to his frequent campaign trail complaint that the United States bears an oversized share of the costs for U.N.

M1 closed in both directions after 'suspicious object' is found under bridge

September 19, 2017

Earlier this morning it was reported that the road was closed due to a collision. Police have confirmed the M1 has been closed while they investigate a suspicious object found under a bridge. The former England cricketer James Taylor, who was stuck in the tailback, posted a video of a man skateboarding along the deserted motorway. Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service crews are also at the scene.

United Kingdom terror threat lowered to 'severe' after arrests

September 19, 2017

Police spent yesterday searching a residential address in Stanwell, Surrey, in connection with the arrest . According to Sky sources, the home is owned by an elderly foster couple honoured for their work with child refugees. A forensic tent on the platform at Parsons Green station. Earlier an 18-year-old teenager was arrested in the departure area of the port of Dover in connection with the attack on Saturday morning.

Melbourne grandmother dies on Thai holiday

September 19, 2017

An Melbourne woman on holiday in Thailand with her family has died while swimming at a beach in the resort town of Phuket . Barbara Fistrovic, 65, and her husband Ivan, 75, made a decision to go for an afternoon swim at Kamala Beach on Sunday afternoon and reportedly ignored warning signs along the beach, Phuket News reports .

'Vicious' Sanctions Will Only Speed Up Nuclear Programme: North Korea

September 19, 2017

The day after the latest nuclear test, the same day that the U.N. Security Council passed its latest resolution, the Peruvian government told North Korea's ambassador in Lima, Kim Hak Chol, he had five days to leave. As the diplomatic situation continues to escalate, Germany's foreign minister has called for direct talks between the US, China and Russian Federation.

Parsons Green tube bomb 'built in garden shed'

September 19, 2017

Multiple news outlets, including Sky News and The Daily Mail , have identified the terror suspect as 21-year-old Syrian refugee Yahyah Farroukh. The house was part of one of two police raids over the weekend. It's believed the explosion may have been triggered by the contents of this bag. Leader of Spelthorne Borough Council Ian Harvey, whose ward is Sunbury East, said the 18-year-old is understood to be an Iraqi orphan who had moved to Britain when he was 15.

U.S. military warning to defiant Kim

September 19, 2017

And he planned to issue not just warnings to North Korea but also rebukes to states that have enabled Pyongyang, though it was unclear if he would criticize China by name. Trump arrived at the United Nations a few months after announcing that he was withdrawing the US from an global climate agreement - negotiated during the Obama administration and signed by almost 200 countries - and amid speculation that he might be softening his position.

Protests at Tech turn Violent over Police Shooting

September 19, 2017

The officers are heard encouraging Schultz to drop a knife on several occasions. Three people were arrested and students were ordered to shelter in place at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta on Monday as violent protests erupted in response to the police shooting death of a student who allegedly had a knife, the university.

Petra Diamonds Limited 70.9% Potential Upside Indicated by JP Morgan Cazenove

September 19, 2017

About 1.46 million shares traded. E Debit Global Corp (OTCMKTS:WSHE) has 0.00% since September 19, 2016 and is. It has underperformed by 16.70% the S&P500. Petra Diamonds Ltd had 179 analyst reports since July 27, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. Barclays Capital maintained Petra Diamonds Limited (LON:PDL) on Tuesday, January 24 with "Overweight" rating.

Iran Army Chief Vows to Raze Tel Aviv, Haifa

September 19, 2017

Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi made the remarks as Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet his U.S. counterpart, President Donald Trump, at the ongoing UN General Assembly's 72nd session in NY. This is a bad deal. "This is Israel's position", Netanyahu said in Argentina as he toured Latin America earlier in September, according to Reuters. Netanyahu is also slated to raise concerns over the growing Iranian presence in Syria.

Chelsea defender Luiz used 'excessive force' in Kolasinac tackle - Arsenal boss Wenger

September 19, 2017

Chelsea will not call in expert help to try to stop their run of red cards or hold talks with referee chiefs over the belief of numerous club's players that they have been victims of inconsistency. " David Luiz , earlier booked, was shown a straight red for a late challenge on Kolasinac in front of the dugouts, although it looked like Sanchez had fouled him in the build-up to it", the website read.

Belgium Davis Cup final in Lille

September 19, 2017

France played in Lille at Stade Pierre Mauroy at the weekend, beating Serbia 3-1 to reach the final. The French rugby team had been due to play Japan in a one-off worldwide at the stadium on November 25, but rugby federation head Bernard Laporte said that a switch of venue to neighbouring Lens could now be a "possibility".

AfriForum fires first salvo against Grace Mugabe

September 19, 2017

Engels and her mother‚ Debbie‚ were in the North Gauteng High Court on Tuesday‚ along with her legal team‚ to apply to have Grace Mugabe added as a respondent in the case. Mugabe was allowed to leave South Africa after International Relations Minister Maine Nkoana-Mashabane gave her the green light to leave, but AfriForum maintained she was here on private and not government business when the incident took place and should never been granted diplomatic immunity.

Kellyanne Conway Blames Low Emmys Ratings on Overly "Politicized" Content

September 19, 2017

But the most revealing part of the interview was what Conway said when she was asked about Sean Spicer's cameo , in which he made a joke out of the fact that he screamed demonstrable lies at the press on his first day at the podium. I think it's this culture of sameness that I talk about. She did, however, seem to enjoy Kate McKinnon's win. And he has been quoted recently saying life outside is much more relaxed, so I'm very happy for him.

Has Parsons Green bomber been caught on CCTV?

September 19, 2017

Home Secretary Amber Rudd said the police had made "good progress" with their investigation, enabling her to decrease the threat level. "Severe" means a terrorist attack is thought to be highly likely, whereas "critical" suggests it is imminent.

Wafu Cup 2017 - Super Eagles Soar Into Semi-Finals

September 19, 2017

The results on the day mean Ghana and Nigeria qualify for the semifinals of the tournament as the Black Stars finished top of Group A with six points, followed by the Super Eagles with five points while Mali and Guinea are third and fourth respectively with two points apiece.

Hillary Clinton Won't Rule Out Questioning The Legitimacy Of Donald Trump's Election

September 19, 2017

Clinton said should she have secured the Oval Office only to be informed by USA intelligence agencies of Russia's attempts to influence the election, "I would've never stood for it". He blamed the "dishonest media" and predicted widespread voter fraud. Clinton: "No. I would not". Clinton shot back, calling Trump's answer "horrifying".

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