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North Korea warns 'vicious' United Nations sanctions will only accelerate nuclear programme

September 20, 2017

The foreign ministry said via the country's official news agency KCNA: "The increased moves of the USA and its vassal forces to impose sanctions and pressure on the DPRK [Democratic People's Republic of Korea] will only increase our pace towards the ultimate completion of the state nuclear force".

Trump Has New Message at United Nations for N. Korea's 'Rocket Man'

September 20, 2017

Tonight at 6:30 p.m. Trump will host a dinner for Latin American leaders with Vice President Mike Pence. Guterres pledged when he took office to streamline the organization's budget and bureaucratic rules, as well as foster accountability in the United Nations management.

North Korea latest: Will Kim Jong-un lash out at United Nations sanctions?

September 20, 2017

Liberty Korea Party (LKP) leader Hong Joon-pyo went beyond advocating the redeployment of USA tactical nuclear weapons on the Korean Peninsula by calling for South Korea's own nuclear armament. The White House said the two agreed to "maximize economic and diplomatic pressure on North Korea" as the United Nations holds its General Assembly this week in NY.

North Korea Boycotted UN Trump Speech Calling Kim Jong Un 'Rocket Man'

September 20, 2017

Russian President Vladimir Putin has already warned of a global catastrophe if parties to tensions on the Korean Peninsula did not end their military rhetoric, saying the North would not abandon its nuclear program unless it felt secure. It is thought the hermit state has now worked out how to produce its own supplies of UDMH - which are key to its continued missile testing. But Trump's speech was "disappointing", said Kosachyov, who was in NY for this week's summit, particularly for ...

Fla. University Leader, Who Fled To Atlanta When Irma Hit, Resigns

September 20, 2017

Wisniewska negotiated a resignation on Monday, so the letter was not officially sent. Wisniewska insisted on a legal opinion from USF lawyers before ordering the dorms in St. All quiet before the storm. The following morning, as Irma started to whip Florida as a Category 4, Wisniewska sent another email saying dorms were locked up and empty.

Livonia modeling agency owner charged with luring young girls for child porn

September 20, 2017

Most turned out to be the same models who had contact with Ryan Ulman. Federal investigators discovered Ulman during a separate sex trafficking case in the Flint area. Court documents show Ulman lived in the home and ran a a modeling agency called Instinct Entertainment. Ulman confessed to investigators that he looked at hundreds of images of child pornogrpahy by searching the web, and clicking on links to webpages to find nude images of children.

Vehicle seat checks set for child passenger safety week

September 20, 2017

Just in time for National Baby Safety Month, the chain store is designating a drop-off spot in its stores for parents to bring in a vehicle seat and in return, will receive a 20 percent coupon off their next auto seat purchase. "We get calls every day from people wanting auto seats, but the number has gone up dramatically after the hurricane". Rear-facing seats should not be used in the front seat because of air bags.

'He Was Murdered,' Alleges Pianist Karan Joseph's Father, Demands Inquiry

September 20, 2017

The Bandra police has said that they will be restarting investigations into the death of pianist Karan Joseph, and has claimed that it would "cover the case from all angles". He contradicted the police probe by saying no one saw Karan jump off from the 12th floor. Karan had been based in Mumbai since March 2013. "We know this case will be moved soon to the Bombay High Court for monitoring, and we want to complete the investigations in a fair and proper manner".

Crews respond to reported house explosion

September 20, 2017

Images from the scene showed the home consumed by flames, with the roof collapsing in on itself. A plume of smoke from the flaming wreck could be seen from the center of town. "He said that he was hurt and he was unable to move". De Souza, of Nashua, could be heard yelling for help by locals in the neighborhood, but when help arrived, it was too late.

Sealed Air Corporation (NYSE:SEE) Shares Sold by Artemis Investment Management LLP

September 20, 2017

Analysts expect next quarter's EPS will be $0.59 and the next full year EPS is anticipated to be $2.51. Janus Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in Sealed Air Corporation by 9.0% in the first quarter. Shareholders of record on Friday, September 1st were given a dividend of $0.16 per share. The ex-dividend date was set for Wednesday the 30th of August 2017.

Military Options Against North Korea 'Overwhelming'

September 20, 2017

It says it is determined to build a weapons system capable of delivering a nuclear warhead capable of hitting the American mainland. "I myself am a migrant, as many of you are". "There's no military solution here, they got us". For instance, it appears unlikely that for all Trump's warnings that U.S. forces are " locked and loaded " that the USA could identify and destroy all of Kim's nuclear arsenal, missile stocks and artillery pieces in an initial attack.

Trump adviser says military option not preferred for NKorea

September 20, 2017

Trump will address the General Assembly next week and will also be chairing an event on United Nations reform on Monday-an area that has brought Trump and new Secretary-General António Guterres into a rare moment of common agreement. "We really have to move with a great deal of urgency, on sanctions, on diplomacy and on preparing, if necessary, a military option", McMaster said.

Paulo Dybala is "incomparable" to Lionel Messi, says Antonio Cassano

September 20, 2017

Razzi revealed on Radio Cusano Campus that he is also looking to lure pop group Il Volo (below) to Pyongyang in the hope of sparking a "national party". His hat-trick for the Old Lady in their 3-1 win over Sassuolo at the weekend took him to over 100 goals for the club in just 50 appearances across all competitions and distanced himself from any Messi comparisons following the game at the Mapei Stadium.

Texas man dies after punch attack in downtown Austin

September 20, 2017

Johnson fell to the ground and was taken to Dell Seton Medical Center, where he later died, police said. "We do see some individuals who were upset, and we do believe most of those people were with this party". Police confirmed at the press briefing Tuesday that the San Antonio man is believed to be an Air Force veteran. The suspects who punched Marques is described as an African-American male, approximately 25 years of age between 5'10-6' tall.

Contradicting IDF, US says it didn't establish military base in Israel

September 20, 2017

It will be a "base within a base", located inside the Israeli Air Force's Mashabim Air Base in the middle of the Negev desert, close to a USA military radar installation east of Dimona that tracks ballistic missiles. "The new buildings located on the Israeli installation are not a USA military base", she said. The Band-X radar has since been renamed to the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system.

Tax foreclosures down 88 percent in Detroit

September 20, 2017

He stood with Wayne County Executive Warren Evans, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and other community leaders to announce the numbers at the Butzel Family Recreation Center in Detroit . Four months later, she received letters that said her landlord is facing a tax foreclosure. Detroit homeowners, joined by the American Civil Liberties Union of MI and the NAACP Legal and Education Fund, filed a lawsuit more than a year ago against the city and county treasurer.

NSW man who saved driver from deadly fireball hailed a hero

September 20, 2017

Dramatic vision shows him going to rescue Mr Prosser who was trapped inside. "My opinion of him is that he is like the ANZAC's - you don't leave a man behind", Mr Prosser's father Darren told The Daily Telegraph. Mr Van Baast said he saw Mr Prosser trapped inside and immediately went to help. Incredible dashcam footage shows the driver falling in and out of consciousness as he is dragged from the embankment, away from his burning vehicle.

Military options against North Korea effective, overwhelming, says Donald Trump

September 20, 2017

And it's expected that the agenda will feature a heavy dose of talks about North Korea, which the U.N. Security Council unanimously slapped with a new set of sanctions earlier this month over its nuclear program. "For those who have said, and been commenting about a lack of a military option, there is a military option..." "None of us want war", she said, adding that if diplomacy fails on the nuclear issue, U.S.

Piers Morgan's 'agony' as he returns to Good Morning Britain

September 20, 2017

They took to the GQ Man Of The Year Awards last night to ask a whole host of famous faces their opinions on the GMB host and here's what they said. Where is your evidence that homosexuality is innate?' Challenging his views and branding him a 'bigot, ' Piers demanded to know: 'Where is your evidence you were born straight?' "I'm asking you a question, it's this, prove to me that you're straight".

IL quake was felt in parts of Indiana

September 20, 2017

Central Time on Tuesday about 7 miles (12 kilometers) northeast of the city of Albion. The quake was epicentered in the same area where a magnitude 5.2 natural disaster struck in April, 2008, causing high rises to sway as far away as Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and damaged building facades in our area, Louisville, and Nashville.

Police Announce Arrest in Fatal NE Minneapolis Crash

September 20, 2017

Ria Patel, a 20-year-old junior at the University of St. Thomas, was killed in the wreck about 3:50 a.m. Sunday near the southwest edge of Hillside Cemetery at the intersection of Stinson Boulevard NE. Minneapolis officers learned from a witness that the man driving the auto fled on foot before police arrived. Michal said she could not comment on details of this crash, citing the active investigation.

May hopes to boost Bombardier on trade mission to Canada

September 20, 2017

Canada had been in talks to purchase 18 Super Hornet fighter jets from USA aerospace giant Boeing , but those have been on hold because of the Bombardier dispute. He said the Ceta agreement in place between the European Union and Canada would be a good basis for a transition deal but said the two countries could make "improvements".

Europe's destiny could be determined by German election

September 20, 2017

And Weidel has reportedly employed an asylum seeker without paying tax, a claim she has denied. According to surveys, despite an increasing discontent with her government and the fall in popularity, it is nearly sure the leader of the Democrat Christian Union ( CDU ) of 63 years old, who rejects any pact with the left or ultraconservative sectors, will continue in power.

Watch America's Got Talent Live Show Finale online

September 20, 2017

Only one act will be named the victor and be handed a very large check; however, they can't get there without performing tonight. In addition, actor and Saturday Night Live comedian Kevin Nealon , ventriloquist and stand-up comedian Jeff Dunham, and Season 2 America's Got Talent victor Terry Fator are set to perform on the two-hour finale broadcast.

Orange fences placed around Confederate statues

September 20, 2017

City councilors and some area residents are exhausted of seeing black plastic materials get added to the Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson statues ....and then seeing them vanish. Police stood by as it was happening explaining the Commonwealth's Attorney says no crime has been committed and he doesn't plan to prosecute any crimes connected with the statue tarps.

Pelosi Battles Pro-Amnesty Demonstrators At DREAM Act Event

September 20, 2017

Chanting "we are not a bargaining chip", the protesters upstaged Pelosi and her fellow Democrats. Two weeks ago, the Trump administration announced the end to DACA, an Obama-era program that protects about 800,000 undocumented immigrants that were illegally brought to the U.S.as children from deportation, if Congress doesn't pass immigration reform legislation within six months.

Prescription take-back boxes open at state police barracks across Pennsylvania

September 20, 2017

The boxes were donated by CVS Health in an effort to safely dispose of unwanted or expired medications at risk of being abused or sold by those struggling with addiction. "It's imperative that we do all that we can to help staunch the flow of devastation the heroin and opioid epidemic is having on our state", Governor Wolf said in a prepared release.

Monument to inventor of world-renowned Kalashnikov rifle unveiled in Moscow

September 20, 2017

Tuesday's ceremony included military music and a blessing by a Russian Orthodox priest, The Guardian reports . The AK-47 is the most popular assault rifle in the world. The statue - not far from monuments to renowned poets Vladimir Mayakovsky and Aleksandr Pushkin - was unveiled by Kalashnikov's daughter, Yelena Kalashnikova.

Masked men carjack victim in Spanish Lake; crash in St. Louis

September 20, 2017

Scott faces first degree robbery, armed criminal action and resisting arrest charges. His bond was set at $100,000, cash only. Police found surgical masks and a gun inside the vehicle and took two men - a 27-year-old and a 21-year-old - into custody.

Udacity opens registration for Intro to Self Driving Cars Nanodegree program

September 20, 2017

Udacity has announced a new " nanodegree " program that revolves around self-driving cars, and it is available to anyone who signs up (and pays the fee, of course). For its part, Lyft is funding 400 scholarships for the intro program over the course of the next year. Almost 60 of the nanodegree program's students have already landed new jobs - before graduating later this year.

Amber Alert canceled; 3 girls located

September 20, 2017

Clay County authorities have issued an Amber Alert for 3 girls abducted at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday. Danica Arzaga is driving a 2003 Cadillac CTS with license plate 561XEY. Olivia is a foot shorter, weighing around 40 pounds. She was last seen wearing pink pajamas. She has a birth mark on her abdomen. Lillian was last seen wearing khaki cargo shorts and multicolored tennis shoes.

IDF Intercepts Hezbollah Drone with Patriot Missile

September 20, 2017

He said Israel made a decision to shoot it down after it entered the demilitarized zone between Syria and the Israeli-controlled side of the Golan. During the past few years, Israel has frequently attacked military targets in Syria in what is considered as an attempt to prop up terrorist groups that have been suffering heavy defeats in their fight against Syrian government forces.

Refugees to receive decisions from the US

September 20, 2017

The Australian government struck a deal with Washington under former president Barack Obama to resettle some of them in the United States in return for taking an unspecified number of asylum-seekers from Central America. "President Trump had some reservations about it to say the least, but nonetheless, he is honouring that commitment made by his predecessor and I want to thank [him] for doing so", he said.

Catalent to buy Cook Pharmica for $950 mln

September 20, 2017

The acquisition of Cook will allow Catalent to expand its capacity to serve patients worldwide. "We are very excited to join forces with the talented Cook Pharmica team in Bloomington, Indiana and plan to invest aggressively there, in our rapidly expanding Madison, WI facility, and in the rest of the Catalent Biologics network to build a true global leader in the biologics market, which will help us to improve the lives of patients around the world".

A First: A US Military Base in Israel

September 20, 2017

The Israeli brigadier general also told reporters the establishment of a permanent USA base in Israel "allows us to improve our defense, in discovery and in interception and in preparedness". "The base is here to stay". "The base is here to stay", Haimovitch told reporters who were concerned about the activity of dozens of U.S. troops who will live there."It involved a significant allocation of resources, in the understanding that this was right and necessary part of the United States' assets ...

Florida woman creates 'sexy' sign to get power restored

September 20, 2017

She chose to increase her odds of getting her power back on by putting up this sign. She thanked the linemen on Facebook . Leigh posted her message on Facebook, where it quickly went viral and sparked attention from local linemen, who scurried Monday to restore her power.

Student charged in Cornell assault, race questions still unanswered

September 20, 2017

In the email, officials suggest that the arrested student and others involved might belong to a fraternity that is not officially recognized by the university. Police said they are investigating whether there was "any racially biased motivation". University president Martha Pollack in a statement said recent events at the Ithaca campus are "deeply painful; and, of course, the pain is magnified a thousandfold for those whose dignity and, indeed, very bodies have been attacked".

Committee rejects bill that proposed ditching Alberta time change

September 20, 2017

Quite honestly, for a leg committee to get as many responses as that committee did shows that Albertans actually have a vested interest in this and seem to care about this matter a great deal. The province has consulted with Albertans on the issue, and found people were divided - last week, officials said holding a referendum on the time change would cost the province millions of dollars.

Trump to ease rules on gun exports

September 20, 2017

The officials claimed the proposed rule change, headed to the White House budget office in the coming days, would cut regulatory red tape, boost US gun exports and create jobs. Reuters reports that the proposed shift in worldwide gun sales regulation would not only include ammunition, and sidearms such as pistols, but assault rifles as well.

Singapore to forge stronger Asean-China cooperation: PM

September 20, 2017

Alluding to the need for rationality and restraint on thorny issues such as the South China Sea dispute, Mr Lee said that frictions in the relationship will only affect mutually beneficial cooperation. Tensions between the two countries burst into the open last November when Hong Kong port authorities impounded nine Singaporean armored military vehicles being shipped home from training grounds in Taiwan.

Bali's Mount Agung volcano threatens to erupt

September 20, 2017

The volcano's exclusion zone has also been doubled with authorities warning the public to stay six kilometers from the crater and at least 7.5 kilometers away to the north, southeast and south-southwest. Nevertheless, the agency is still encouraging locals and tourists to continue with their visits and most planned activities near the area - but suggesting they remain vigilant and continue monitoring the potential eruption.

Sessions to speak about immigration

September 20, 2017

US attorney general to meet with federal law enforcement officials and Portland police on Tuesday. Following sanctuary policies hinders the work of federal law enforcement and forces police to release criminals back into the streets when they should be processed and deported, Sessions said during his speech.

EPA chief acknowledges humans contribute 'in some way' to climate change

September 20, 2017

No one questions that we contribute to it in some way. "The question is as we look as this issue, how much do we contribute to it, and what can we do about it", he said. Pruitt's boss, President Trump, last week also dismissed the impact of climate change on hurricanes, saying "we've had bigger storms", despite the fact that Harvey and Irma marked the first time two Category 4 storms hit the United States in the same year.

Melania threatens lawsuit over billboard with her image

September 20, 2017

The advertisements were part of a language school's marketing campaign in Zagreb meant to leverage the fist lady's success in order to promote Croats learning English. "It was meant to be something positive, to show her as a role model", she said. Trump is originally from Croatia's neighbor, Slovenia, and her image has been used in her home country to promote cakes, underwear and tourism.

Hurricane Maria: storm strengthens as it heads towards battered Caribbean

September 20, 2017

Maria grew into a hurricane on Sunday , and forecasters said it was expected to become much stronger while following a path that would take it near numerous islands wrecked by Hurricane Irma and on to Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and Haiti.

PM attends meeting on United Nations reforms

September 20, 2017

US President Donald Trump has said that the United Nations is not living up to its potential because of bureaucracy and mismanagement. The United States and the United Nations have launched the 10-point declaration for support for UN reforms which aims to simplify procedures and decentralized decisions, with greater transparency, efficiency, and accountability.

Max Kennedy resolves case stemming from loud party, fireworks

September 20, 2017

Police say 52-year-old Matthew Kennedy and his daughter, 22-year-old Caroline Kennedy, were taken into custody and charged with disorderly conduct and violating the town's noise law, following complaints about a loud party and fireworks on Sunday, Aug.

Spain expels North Korean ambassador

September 20, 2017

The U.S. stationed nuclear weapons in South Korea throughout much of the Cold War, but the weapons were removed after the fall of the Soviet Union in an effort to prevent North Korea from going nuclear. And we all know that. "We have open dialogue with our allies on any issue they want to bring up". The comments came as US President Donald Trump spoke by telephone with South Korean President Moon Jae.

China says North Korea nuclear issue must be resolved peacefully

September 20, 2017

The North Korean impasse has reached a critical level, where the United States representative to the UN Nikki Haley has said that if America exhausts its diplomatic options, it will not deter from using military force against Pyongyang.

TSX near six-week high as energy leads gains

September 20, 2017

The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index rose 33.96 points, or 0.22 percent, to 15,270.63. Crude oil prices slipped $0.33 to $50.02. The Dow Jones industrial average was up 53.41 points to 22,321.75.

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