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These Are the Deadliest US Mass Shootings

October 02, 2017

Police shoot and kill Mateen during an operation to free hostages officials say he was holding at the club. At the time it was the worst mass shooting in recent USA history. He is shot dead by police. July 20, 2012: James Holmes, 27, stormed a cinema showing a late-night premiere of a Batman film in Aurora, opening fire and releasing tear gas.

Accused Chelsea bomber booted from courtroom over outburst

October 02, 2017

Ahmad Khan Rahimi stood and asked to speak as a prosecutor tried to start opening statements. Two marshals escorted Rahimi out, and opening arguments continued. Defense lawyers have argued the government is trying to wrongly paint a picture of Rahimi, an Afghanistan-born USA citizen, as an extremist. He also faces charges in New Jersey for planting bombs there, and for a shootout with police when he was captured.

Trailer for Oscar Pistorius movie

October 02, 2017

The Steenkamp and Pistorius families have confirmed that they were not consulted during the making of the movie Oscar Pistorius : Blade Runner Killer. However, some feel the main reason why a division of a USA satellite TV network has produced the movie is because local producers and writers hardly jump at the opportunity to tell their own stories and are even faced with funding problems.

Giffords: Las Vegas shooting is a 'grave tragedy for our nation'

October 02, 2017

Carolyn Maloney demanded Congress "show they care by taking action" on gun control. Chris Murphy issued a statement Monday morning claiming that "the thoughts and prayers of politicians are cruelly hollow if they are paired with continued legislative indifference".

Russian Federation says IS cell members detained, terror plots foiled

October 02, 2017

The FSB did not disclose the number of detainees "in the interest of the investigation". "One is 22 years old, the other is 19", the FSB employee said. Over the last few months, the FSB has published several reports on the detention of IS-linked suspects, mostly citizens of Central Asia. Daesh has carried out a number of attacks in Russian Federation in retaliation for Moscow's assistance to Syria, which has proved helpful in purging the Takfiri terrorist group and other militants from ...

Police Search For Man Who Tried To Abduct Woman In Pilsen

October 02, 2017

The man was described as a white or Latino man who was 20-30 years old, 6 feet to 6-foot-2 and thin, police said. Two good Samaritans who saw the struggle walked up to intervene and the suspect dropped the woman, ran to the vehicle and drove away west on 18th Street.

Police hunt cyclist who knocked man unconscious and broke woman's nose

October 02, 2017

He argues with them before launching in an attack. A 24-year-old man was punched to the ground and left unconscious while a woman, 31, was punched in the face and given a broken nose. He is described as a black man, aged in his twenties, who was wearing a dark polo shirt and black pants during the assault on August 13. He also had a beard.

Indian Army Kills Four Infiltrators In North Kashmir

October 02, 2017

However, when challenged and asked to surrender, the militants opened indiscriminate firing with automatic weapons, he said. "Exchange of fire (is) ongoing". She was informed about the infiltration attempts being made by trained militants waiting at launch pads near the LoC to sneak into this side before the higher reaches are closed due to heavy snowfall.

Las Vegas shooter linked to Islamic State

October 02, 2017

The death cult claimed in a statement published by their official Amaq propaganda agency that the attacker recently converted to Islam and was a "soldier of the Islamic State". The gunman has been identified by various media outlets as Stephen Paddock , citing police sources. He targeted 22,000 people attending a country music festival in the Las Vegas Strip.

Catholic MP linked to abortion pill firm

October 02, 2017

After the protesters were eventually removed Mr Ress Mogg addressed the event, saying: "We should be glad that people want to come to our meetings - it's one of the glorious things about our democracy". The MP ran into controversy over the summer after his unlikely hopes of becoming Tory leader burst into public view. Rees-Mogg opposes abortion in all circumstances including rape as he believes that "life begins at the point of conception".

Kennedy gets home win as Royals top Arizona 2-1

October 02, 2017

Greinke, who the Royals drafted sixth overall in 2002, was on a limited pitch count and removed after four-plus innings and 75 pitches. The Royals scored first in the fourth inning, which Cain led off with a walk. "He's not going to be coming out of the bullpen". Meanwhile, the Arizona Diamondbacks will see final regular-season performances from their leading starters heading into the postseason.

Juventus rules out January bid for Liverpool's Can

October 02, 2017

However, the Bianconeri chief is no longer confident of landing Can this season as Liverpool are seemingly happy to let him leave on a free contract next summer. Can - who was left on the bench for Liverpool's 1-1 draw with Newcastle on Sunday - is in the final year of his current contract at Anfield. " We made an offer for him in the summer but the Reds didn't sell him so I don't think they'll change their mind in the middle of the season ".

Dalit man beaten to death for attending Garba in Gujarat

October 02, 2017

According to a report in Times of India , Jayesh Bhailalbhai Solanki had gone to watch Garba with his cousin and three friends near Someshwar Mahadev temple on Dussehra when an upper caste man accosted the group. Eight accused have been arrested, the police have said. We are probing the case from all angles. Thereafter, the Patel men allegedly beat up the Dalits, banging Solanki's head against a wall.

More than 50 dead, 200+ injured after shooting in Las Vegas

October 02, 2017

Police say he has no known connection to terrorist organizations. Cecelia and I are beyond saddened by the tremendous loss of life. Authorities swarmed the Strip after they received reports of an active shooter. The Las Vegas worldwide airport has suspended arrivals and departures in connection with the tragedy near Mandalay Bay Casino. People are hunkered down at the Jason Aldean concert as a gunman opens fire on the crowd.

Police Arrest Tulsa Juvenile For Murder, Armed Robbery And Sexual Assault

October 02, 2017

Broken Arrow Public Schools confirm that man was teacher at Oneta Ridge Middle School. At about 11:20 p.m., police say Green robbed a couple sitting in their vehicle in the parking lot of Incredible Pizza in the 8300 block of East 71st Street.

Duterte denies allegations of hiding millions in banks

October 02, 2017

He also accused the anti-graft office of fabricating evidence against him and threatened to investigate Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales and her office for "engaging in corrupt practices". "We have yet to evaluate the request, and the initiation of an investigation as well as the release of any report on the subject will depend on such evaluation", the AMLC said in a statement.

Man Dies Saving His Wife From Yosemite Rock Slide

October 02, 2017

She says no one else in the vehicle was injured. He and a US Geological Service geologist were studying El Capitan after vast slabs of granite - one about the size of a 36-storey building - successively broke loose from the formation and plunged down in huge, flinty clouds that swept through the valley floor.

Catalonia 'Won Right to Independence' in Bloody Referendum, President Says

October 02, 2017

Of Catalonia's 5.34 million voters, this represents a turnout of around 42.3 percent, excluding those whose ballots were confiscated and people who were prevented from voting by police . Spain's Deputy Prime Minister Soraya Saenz de Santamaria said police had "acted with professionalism and in a proportionate way". The Guardia Civil , a paramilitary force, said officers were carrying out its duties "in defense of the law" but were "resisting harassment and provocation".

Roger Waters to play 2018 British Summer Time festival in Hyde Park

October 02, 2017

Us + Them will showcase highlights from Waters's body of work, with songs from Pink Floyd's greatest albums (Wish You Were Here, The Wall, Animals and Dark Side Of The Moon ), along with tracks from his critically acclaimed new album Is This The Life We Really Want? Catch Roger Waters at Barclaycard presents British Summertime on July 6th.

Trump discourages Tillerson from talking to N. Korea

October 02, 2017

He provided no elaboration about those channels or the substance of any discussions. "We can talk to them, we do talk to them", he said. Despite his tough criticism of China's trade practices, Trump has forged a personal connection with Xi over phone calls and while hosting him in Florida, during which they agreed on four high-level dialogues to cover various aspects of relations.

Box Office Report: Judwaa 2 Could Earn Itself This Distinction

October 02, 2017

The David Dhawan directed film Judwaa 2 starring Varun Dhawan released last week on Friday. Taapsee Pannu and Jacqueline Fernanadez co-star opposite Varun in Judwaa 2 . The move Judwaa 2 topped in box office collections for this Dussehra . " Judwaa 2 " is a story of two identical twins namely, Raja and Prem who were separated at birth and are biologically linked with each other which lead to a series of hilarious events.

Lafayette Police Officer Killed

October 02, 2017

But, when the officer arrived, the suspect opened fire on his. Two people inside the store sustained non-life threatening injuries and were transported to an area hospital for treatment. Investigators are not yet disclosing the identity of the officer who died or the suspect. The investigation is active and ongoing. We will continue to bring you information as it becomes available.

Iranian, Turkish military chiefs dismiss independence referendum in Iraqi Kurdistan

October 02, 2017

The Turkish General was received by Chief of Staff for the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Bagheri. "We held talks on the common threats to the two countries (Iran and Turkey), and also on the (independence) referendum in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region with an emphasis on the maintenance of Iraq's integrity and rejection of the referendum", Baqeri said.

Ocean City police officer strikes pedestrian, sustains minor injuries

October 02, 2017

Maryland State Police said a Worcester County Sheriff's Office supervisor and an Ocean City police officer were struck by the auto just after 11 p.m. A Seaford man and his passenger are in trouble with the law in Maryland after they allegedly tried to kill two policemen with their vehicle. Neither suspect was struck by the rounds fired by officers.

Trump tells Tillerson he's wasting his time

October 02, 2017

Save your energy Rex, we'll do what has to be done!" He later said "Being nice to Rocket Man hasn't worked in 25 years, why would it work now?" adding that "Clinton failed, Bush failed, and Obama failed". Others said the tweets might represent a "good cop-bad cop approach" to North Korea that may or may not be misguided or bear fruit. Chris Murphy, a Connecticut Democrat, said after the briefing.

Myanmar 'makes proposal' to take back refugees

October 02, 2017

Both countries also agreed to form a joint working group to solve the Rohingya crisis during the meeting that lasted for over an hour. The Indian government announced on Monday that it has approved two immigration checkpoints to facilitate legal entries and exits for Rohingyas at its borders with Myanmar and Bangladesh, a media report stated.

Palestinian left calls on involving all parties in the reconciliation process

October 02, 2017

According to the agreement, Hamas dissolved a controversial administrative committee it formed to run the daily life in the Gaza Strip and agreed to handover all the daily services ministries to the consensus government of Hamdallah. The five forces also called for the end of the division to ensure that the Palestinian people regain their democratic right to hold the presidential and legislative elections and the Palestinian National Council as soon as possible and adopt the principle of ...

Nasa supporters stage demos in Kisumu

October 02, 2017

Chairman Wilfred Kamau said the business community has in the past borne the brunt of NASA demonstrations and "subsequent violence" in Nairobi that has resulted in loss of property and lives, and they are not ready to watch demonstrators loot their businesses and attempt to "dethrone" Uhuru.

No job, no idea, no vote - Hanson

October 02, 2017

The One Nation leader argued young people had never held a job or paid taxes when she raised the idea yesterday morning. Senator Hanson-Young, whose party wants to lower the age to 16, fought back claiming the One Nation leader was "so out of touch".

Saving lives is only goal, San Juan mayor says

October 02, 2017

On Saturday, the president of the United States (POTUS) took to Twitter to slam Carmen Yulin Cruz , mayor of San Juan , Puerto Rico , over her "nasty" comments against him. That's why Rodriguez helped organize the group Oregon Para Puerto Rico , which translates to Oregon for Puerto Rico . Responding to Geraldo Rivera , Carmen Yulín Cruz said "Dying is a continuum".

Philippines Looks forward Trump's Visit in November

October 02, 2017

However, after the Trump's decision to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal early year had raised serious concern over the Trump's administration's commitment to the region, but recent visits by senior officials, including the secretaries of state defense and commerce, and Trump's planned trip, showed Washington meant to remain engaged.

Dead refugee in PNG was facing rape charge

October 02, 2017

An asylum seeker situated on Manus Island died overnight, ABC reports. Yapu said he arrived back from Port Moresby on Monday morning and Manus Island police were still investigating. The death is the second suicide on Manus in the past two months. The man is the sixth asylum seeker to have died on the island in the past four years.

Yemeni Houthi forces down United States drone

October 02, 2017

Yemen fell into civil war in 2014 when Houthi rebels overran the capital Sanaa and much of the country, forcing the government to set up an interim capital in the coastal city of Aden. "It's certainly not the first time the Houthis downed a USA drone". United Nations statistics show more than 10,000 people, majority civilians, have been killed since the coalition intervened in the Yemeni civil war that also displaced around three million.

Trump economic adviser Gary Cohn admits tax plan doesn't guarantee middle-class help

October 02, 2017

But perhaps it's a mistake to take Ryan strictly at his word. The other big victor, it seems, would be the president himself, along with a handful of other multimillionaires who'd benefit from the repeal of the estate tax and alternative minimum tax , which requires wealthy Americans pay a minimum tax.

Erdogan says Turkey no longer needs European Union membership

October 02, 2017

During his speech to the parliament, Erdogan reportedly underlined the country will not unilaterally abandon the stalled European Union accession talks, Sputnik reported. "Today, Europe has become a place where terrorists can move around freely and carry out all kinds of activity against Turkey's legitimate administration".

190th Air Refuling Wing heads to Puerto Rico

October 02, 2017

Army National Guard to assist in Puerto Rico's recovery efforts following Hurricane Maria. At the beginning of September members of the Vermont National Guard went down to Texas to help after Hurricane Harvey. Tim Aiken, NC Guard's Director of Joint Operations. With the support of Governor Phil Scott, this is the Guard's third mobilization supporting hurricane relief.

Trump says Tillerson is 'wasting his time' talking to North Korea

October 02, 2017

Tillerson and Defense Secretary James Mattis have said the goal on North Korea is to reach a diplomatic solution between the countries, and after the pair briefed members of Congress in closed-door meetings in September, some Democrats noted the difference between their assessments and the President's words.

"Suspicious" Fire Closes Lanes on Lygon Street

October 02, 2017

A Japanese restaurant on the ground floor of the reception centre building is also believed to have been damaged. It was so fierce on the ground level that a brick wall collapsed into a laneway. The Metropolitan Fire Brigade said Lygon Street will be closed city-bound 'for about half the day'. "The fire is suspicious and we're working closely with Victoria Police, who are leading the investigation".

Malaysia's manufacturing PMI back into contraction in September

October 02, 2017

The headline Nikkei Malaysia Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index - a composite single-figure indicator of manufacturing performance - dipped from 50.4 in August to 49.9 in September. In addition, IHS Markit said firms continued to raise their staffing levels, with the rate of employment growth the second-fastest since October 2015.

House prices continue to rise in Carlow & Kilkenny

October 02, 2017

In Leitrim, prices in the third quarter of 2017 were 4% higher than a year previously, compared to a rise of 19% seen a year ago. The average in Westmeath rose by around 1 per cent to €140,000 while prices fell by around 1 per cent in Offaly to nearly €129,000.

New York Sending More Help to Puerto Rico

October 02, 2017

Ricardo Rosselló told CNN. Donations will be sent by way of the governor's New York Empire State Relief & Recovery Effort for Puerto Rico. An emergency deployment of almost 70 officials with the Port Authority of NY and New Jersey are heading to the island and they will provide all types of aid to help with relief efforts.

First post-hurricane flight from Chicago to Puerto Rico departs

October 02, 2017

As the humanitarian situation remains dire in Puerto Rico , thousands of shipping containers on docks in San Juan are offering a visual representation of the widespread mismanagement of recovery efforts by the Trump administration following Hurricane Maria's destruction.

Las Vegas police investigating reports of active shooter at Mandalay Bay

October 02, 2017

The entire Mandalay Bay has now been evacuated. Social media accounts have posted videos of festivalgoers fleeing. Hollywood Reporter claimed that the shooter was firing from a balcony. The conditions of the victims were not immediately available. One Twitter user reported that the Mandalay was on lockdown. Metro Police indicate the area should be avoided.

Unprecedented: Interior minister barred from entering NAB court by Rangers

October 02, 2017

Speaking to media outside the court, where he waited for 15 minutes for entry permission, he said that security arrangements were earlier finalised under the supervision of chief commissioner of Islamabad . Upholding that closed door trials were only held during martial law, the interior minister announced strict action against those who "challenged the writ of the government".

Spain blasts Catalan regional police for not closing polling stations

October 02, 2017

A minority of around 40% of Catalans support independence, polls show, although a majority want to hold a referendum on the issue. Spain's central government is staunchly against the vote, which has been ruled unconstitutional by the courts, and has vowed to stop it from taking place.

Trump tells top U.S. diplomat: Don't waste time talking to North Korea

October 02, 2017

The North Korean leader spoke out after Trump told the U.N. General Assembly in NY that if "forced to defend itself or its allies, we will have no choice but to totally destroy North Korea". Despite his tough criticism of China's trade practices, Trump has forged a personal connection with Xi over phone calls and while hosting him in Florida, during which they agreed on four high-level dialogues to cover various aspects of relations.

President Trump's Criticism Of San Juan Mayor Draws Ire Of Mass. Senators

October 02, 2017

And when you did feel safe at home, now with Trump in presidency you just don't feel safe any more". After Hurricane Maria hit, Rivera fought for three days to leave the island. Trump over his comments. " She said that?" asked an incredulous Cruz during an interview with CNN. "I wouldn't be surprised if he said, I need more troops in order to manage this distribution until Puerto Rico itself can get back on its feet", she said.

'We Are Dying': In Puerto Rico, A Mayor Begs For Help

October 02, 2017

The day Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico , a parishioner ask Pastor Edgardo Herrera to pray for her family, whose house had been enveloped by a mudslide. They're having daily conversations with PREPA. So mayors are about helping people, because we know we're at the forefront of people's needs. Brassette and her husband set out to help Puerto Ricans in need but what they got was overwhelming.

USA in direct communication with North Korea - Rex Tillerson

October 02, 2017

Trump said it would be a waste of time trying to negotiate with North Korea over its nuclear program. As NPR's Bill Chappell noted last week , the brinksmanship has even taken on an increasingly personal tone of late, with Trump labeling Kim "rocket man" and Kim in turn opting to slap Trump with the more ornate "mentally deranged US dotard".

Negotiating with NKorea a waste of time

October 02, 2017

Trump's brief statement on Twitter came just a day after Tillerson announced the USA is maintaining direct channels of communications with North Korea on a trip to China. "I feel like we still have two different polices on North Korea: one at the Department of State and Department of Defense, and another on the President's Twitter feed", Sen.

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