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President Trump Says 'Partisan' Network News Could Have Licenses Revoked

October 13, 2017

They can not influence, they can not dictate, so unfortunately for Donald Trump just because somebody says something that he doesn't like, that doesn't give you grounds as president to revoke their license and prohibit them from operating in the United States.

Thousands of baby penguins starve to death in Antarctica

October 13, 2017

Mass starvation has wiped out thousands of penguin chicks in Antarctica, with unusually thick sea ice forcing their parents to forage further for food in what conservationists Friday called a "catastrophic breeding failure". Photo: Greg and Kate Bourne/WWF Australia. The Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) will meet on Monday to consider a proposal for a new marine protected area for the waters off East Antarctica.

Strike balance between national and humanitarian interest, SC on Rohingya issue

October 13, 2017

The Supreme Court said, " If you (Centre) take any kind of contingency plan, you need to inform this court". It is not an ordinary case. "The issue involves human rights of many", the bench said. The government also said if allowed to stay, the Rohingya refugees would exhaust natural resources meant for Indians that could culminate in hostility towards them and lead to social tension and law and order problems.

Trump thanks Pakistan, after army rescues Canadian couple

October 13, 2017

US President Donald Trump, has thanked the Pakistani government after the Pakistan Army recovered a Canadian family that had been held hostage by the Afghan Taliban. The couple was abducted shortly thereafter. After the release of the family, they emphasized the importance of co-operation and intelligence sharing by Washington , which has threatened to cut military aid and other punitive measures against Pakistan.

Theresa May expresses full confidence in Chancellor Philip Hammond

October 13, 2017

The Chancellor said: "I will be in the USA this week to demonstrate that Global Britain is not just a phrase, it is a reality. You have to spend money from time to time, and there is nothing more important than preparing for what has always been the most likely outcome".

Guam-based guided-missile submarine makes port call to South Korea

October 13, 2017

The South Korean navy was quoted by local media outlets as saying the joint exercise with the USA navy would be staged from next Monday to Friday in the eastern and western waters of South Korea . 13, for a routine visit during a regularly scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific. The arrival one of the largest subs in the world comes amid growing tensions on the Korean peninsula.

Darjeeling: Several policemen injured in fresh clashes with GJM supporters

October 13, 2017

They were searching for the head of the party Bimal Gurung , who has been on the run since government prosecutors brought terrorism charges against him over a 104-day protest that crippled the region and left almost a dozen people dead. On 27 Sep, hours after the Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh appealed to them to call off the strike and invited them for talks to find an amicable solution regarding the demand of Gorkhaland, the GJM Chief had announced the withdrawal of its indefinite ...

Officer shot in New Orleans East, NOPD says

October 13, 2017

Paramedics took the officer to University Medical Center, and he died there, Harrison said. He also was taken to UMC, where his condition was not revealed. "It has to be serious". The officer, assigned to New Orleans' 7th District, was on routine patrol along with three other officers shortly after midnight.

Turkish Troops Begin Setting Up Observation Posts in Syria's Idlib

October 13, 2017

It did not elaborate on the size of the deployment. Turkish news media reported that the vehicles carrying the troops crossed into Idlib province late on Thursday. The three countries are guaranteeing the ceasefire regime in Syria. Idlib is mainly controlled by Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS), which rejects the Astana process.

Investigate charges against Shah's son, demands Congress

October 13, 2017

It may be recalled that recently a national news website alleged that Jay Shah's company turnover grew from Rs 50,000 to a whopping Rs 80.5 crore within12 months, seeking an unsecured loan from a non-banking financial firm. Speaking at the Panchayat Aaj Tak today in Ahmedabad, BJP president Amit Shah said that the law and order situation in Gujarat was worse when the Congress ruled the state.

Family "Heartbroken" After Woman Found Dead In Belfast

October 13, 2017

A murder investigation has been opened and on Wednesday, a 23-year-old man was arrested in the local area. The 23-year-old man is set to appear at Belfast Magistrates Court on Monday 6 November. He is being held on suspicion of multiple offences including murder. They said: "Marie was very much loved by her family and will be mourned greatly".

For Your Information: Domestic Violence Awareness with Haven House

October 13, 2017

Three Halifax County natives have lost their lives to domestic violence since December, including Tearron Clayborn Medley on Dec. 9, Wendy Perkins on January 18 and Quanta Nashall Chandler on March 10. Our hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 264-9075. She told the gathering "the scars you don't see are the most visible". NO MORE SILENCE-Volunteers used purple nail polish to support October's designation as Domestic Violence Prevention Awareness Month.

SCA to Rule On Zuma 'Spy Tapes' Saga

October 13, 2017

On Friday, Judge Eric Leach read an excerpt of the SCA judgment, written by Judge Mahomed Navsa. The case was scrapped a month before Zuma, 75, became president in 2009 after recorded phone calls indicated the investigator's actions may have been politically motivated.

N ruined economy whenever they came into power, says Zardari

October 13, 2017

Zardari said the debts piled up by the PML-N will eventually have to be repaid, while claiming the PPP always encourage economic activities and relived from foreign loans. He said that he did not see any new Pakistan in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. "Today is the time to merge Fata", he said adding the PPP will move forward despite objections from others such as Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman.

Boyfriend indicted on murder charges in death of Wilde Lake teacher

October 13, 2017

Allen Wolf, Tessier's public defender, said his client is innocent. Wallen's attempt to get in touch with the fiance may have also played a role in her murder. A court hearing is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 20 at 8:30 a.m.in the Montgomery County Circuit Court in Rockville. Court documents revealed Wallen's best friends were also led to believe that another man had fathered her baby.

SC to pronounce order on ban on women's entry in Sabarimala temple

October 13, 2017

The observation is in response to the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the ban on women's entry into the temple. The UDF Government has taken the view that since time immemorial it is followed that the women of ages between 10 and 50 were restricted to enter the historic Sabarimala temple.

Smith pays tribute to Passchendaele soldiers

October 13, 2017

Speaking at a centenary service commemorating the actions, valour and commitment of the Kiwis, William said newsreels may have described them as ordinary men and women but "there was nothing ordinary about their service or their sacrifice".

Father of baby found dead under log charged with murder

October 13, 2017

Keith Crum said Sunday. Those charges are felony and malice murder, aggravated battery and concealment charges. He and his attorney would need to file a motion to grant bond. McNabb was born premature on September 23, weighing in at just 5 lbs., wrapped inside a blue cloth underneath a log about a quarter of a mile from her home, Newton County Sheriff's Capt.

J&K: Pakistan initiates unprovoked ceasefire violation in KG sector of Poonch

October 13, 2017

Speaking to ANI, Singh said, "The Pakistan Army had retaliated first which followed a blast soon after that". Pakistan on Friday violated the ceasefire in Kashmir's Krishna Ghati sector in Poonch district for the second day in a row . On Thursday, an Army jawan and a porter were killed, and six others injured when Pakistani troops fired small arms on forward areas along the LoC in the sector.

UAE stops issuing visas to North Koreans, ends diplomatic missions

October 13, 2017

Within this context, the MoFAIC announced additional measures, including stopping issuing entry visas for North Korean citizens and ceasing new business licences for North Korean companies wishing to operate in the UAE. The UN Security Council unanimously adopted two sanctions resolutions against Pyongyang after its long-range missile tests in July and sixth nuclear test in September.

FEMA, first responders can't be in Puerto Rico 'forever'

October 13, 2017

In the first week after Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico, Trump was roundly criticized for the government's slow response to provide aide. Puerto Rico and its agencies owe more than $70 billion to creditors. Toxic waste is not the only drinking water worry in Puerto Rico. He says Puerto Rico shouldn't expect federal help "forever".

Launch of Russian Cargo Mission Scrubbed

October 13, 2017

Had the rocket launched, the unpiloted Progress spacecraft was to test out a new two-orbit rendezvous profile to arrive at the space station in about 3.5 hours. When International Business Times reached out to NASA regarding the canceled launch the agency said it was not a NASA launch and to contact Roscosmos .

Minor Earthquake Detected from Area Near N. Korean Nuclear Site

October 13, 2017

Such detections from North Korea are alarming, especially in recent months, but not all of them indicate a nuclear test has taken place. A 2.9 magnitude natural disaster has been recorded near Kim Jong-un's nuclear test site. It comes after a 6.1-magnitude magnitude quake last month, which Pyongyang claims was the result of hydrogen bomb test. Fox News reported that the absence of two key officials in North Korea's nuclear programme during public events this week, which may suggest ...

Rishard Matthews would rather quit football than stand for the national anthem

October 13, 2017

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews said on social media that he will quit the game if the NFL forces players to stand during the national anthem. This comes after NFL teams across the country began kneeling or staying in their locker rooms during the national anthem because of statements by President Donald Trump .

'Ingenious survival tactics': Mother, son survive 10 days in Australian bush

October 13, 2017

They both survived the 10 days by drinking water from a rock pool, 7 News website reported. "The search terrain was really quite hostile in some areas", he told the Herald, adding that rescuers had been searching for the pair for four days after their auto was sighted at the park's carpark on Monday.

United Kingdom man resuscitated after fish jumps down throat

October 13, 2017

A man has survived a brush with death after his heart stopped when a 14cm fish jumped down his throat and stopped him breathing. South Western Ambulance Service says medics were called to the pier in Boscombe, southern England, on October 5 and found a 28-year-old man in cardiac arrest .

Condition 'serious': India slips 45 points in Global Hunger Index since 2014

October 13, 2017

Grappling with a "serious" hunger problem, India has been ranked 100th among 119 developing countries on the Global Hunger Index (GHI), behind North Korea , Bangladesh and even the besieged Iraq , but ahead of Pakistan , according to a report.

Father of missing Texas girl, 3, did laundry before reporting daughter gone

October 13, 2017

According to NBC 5 , the tree is 100 feet away from the home. Mathews told the police that he checked on Sherin about 3:15 am and she was gone, the affidavit said. Both parents have retained attorneys - Sherin's mother was not accused of any wrongdoing, while her father had not yet entered a plea in relation to charges leveled against him.

Rose McGowan on Twitter: 'HW Raped Me'

October 13, 2017

Rose McGowan got back on Twitter this afternoon with a fury in her fingers. The New York Times reports she reached a 100-thousand-dollar settlement with Weinstein after a hotel room encounter with him 20 years ago. McGowan has been using the social media platform to mobilise her #ROSEARMY against those people she perceives as enabling and covering up Weinstein's alleged sexual misconduct, including Ben Affleck , Bob Weinstein and Casey Affleck.

'Several' people injured in shooting at Swedish marketplace

October 13, 2017

Multiple people were wounded in firing "incidents" in the heart of the Scanian town, which is home to some 30,000-40,000 inhabitants, British media outlet Mirror UK said. But we are at the scene and investigating'. Another neighbour told the newspaper: 'There were many shots. Residents have been advised by law enforcement to avoid the central part of the town.

NY voter registration deadline Friday for 2017 election, 2018 primaries

October 13, 2017

County Elections Director Beth Dlug said early voting will no longer be held at the Dupont, Hessen Cassel, Georgetown and Aboite branches of the Allen County Public Library. What that means for you: If you haven't already registered, now's the time to do so! The deadline to request an absentee ballot is 5 p.m. October 31.

BJP's Jagruti Patel wins Bhandup by-election

October 13, 2017

The BJP and the Shiv Sena , partners in the central government and in Maharashtra, contested the civic polls separately, with the bitter campaign highlighting their strained ties since the BJP's rise as the state's number 1 party after national and assembly elections in 2014.Though the two parties had nearly the same number of seats, the BJP said it would not challenge the Sena for the post of Mayor.The BJP's goodwill gesture after the BMC elections was seen also as an acknowledgment of ...

Syrian Democratic Forces Claim Raqqa Will Be Freed From Daesh Within Days

October 13, 2017

Her mother, she thinks, is still in the U.S. "Mom", she said to the camera. 'I'm from Kansas. I've been in Syria for five years, ' she said. She also misses the comforts of home: "There's a restaurant called Texas Roadhouse, they have steak there", she said.

Man beaten during Charlottesville rally surrenders to face wounding warrant

October 13, 2017

Warrants had been issued earlier this week for Harris, witched stemmed from an altercation on the day of the Unite the Right rally at the Market St. parking garage in Charlottesville. News of Harris's charge and the issuance of an arrest warrant by a local magistrate surprised many activists, including the Charlottesville police department.

Pokémon GO Holding AR Photo Contest

October 13, 2017

Pokemon Go was only one of several popular services used by the Don't Shoot Us campaign, the CNN report said. The Facebook, Instagram , and Twitter accounts of the group have been suspended, CNN said. As Niantic explains, there is no way to message or communicate with one another within the Pokemon Go app. Russian trolls posing as Black Lives Matter activists used the fad video game Pokémon Go in their efforts to meddle in U.S.

Prisoners start fire, staff injured during attempted breakout in North Carolina

October 13, 2017

The sewing plant is a prison enterprise at Pasquotank Correctional Institute. Several employees were injured, the extent of their injuries is unknown at this time. Pasquotank CI is a facility for male inmates, and is located in Elizabeth City in Pasquotank County. Students who are bus riders who have not arrived home as of yet, will be returned to the school until we hear further from Emergency Management.

Bernie Sanders set to speak at Women's Convention in Detroit

October 13, 2017

Bernie Sanders will be a featured speaker at the three-day event, which will take place in Detroit later this month. Those who didn't understand that the backlash towards Sanders alleged that the convention's organizer's likely wouldn't be able to afford preferred speaker Hillary Clinton , who was reported to be priced at $275,000 in 2015.

Associated Banc Corporation (NYSE:ASB)'s Stock Is Sell After More Market Selling

October 13, 2017

It has outperformed by 30.97% the S&P500. Among 33 analysts covering Baker Hughes Incorporated ( NYSE:BHI ), 16 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 17 Hold. Since May 1, 2017, it had 24 buys, and 0 selling transactions for $83,309 activity. Cornercap Invest Counsel Inc, Georgia-based fund reported 80,640 shares.

White restaurant manager charged with enslaving black cook

October 13, 2017

In a lawsuit which Smith filed against the brothers in 2015 but dropped in favor of having the case pursued criminally, his attorneys told how he was often taken to the industrial freezer to be beaten. In an interview with WMBF in 2016, Smith said Edwards began abusing him in 2010. Smith, who claims to have scars on his neck to prove some of the alleged abuse, said he never told anyone out of fears for his safety.

Rep. Collins being reviewed by House Committee on Ethics

October 13, 2017

That could have violated House rules that bar lawmakers from taking official actions that would benefit an entity in which they have a significant financial interest. The report also found that Collins on several occasions gave potential investors details on Innate's drug trials that were not available in the company's public filings.

Orange crop plunges to 71-year low after Irma

October 12, 2017

In the season that ended September 30, orange output was 68.7 million boxes, the lowest since 1964, U.S. Department of Agriculture data show. Prices are also under pressure because Brazil, the top supplier, has ample stocks, is harvesting more, and will compensate for lower supplies from Florida , Burak Kazaz, professor of supply chain management at Syracuse University'sWhitman School of Management, said in a telephone interview.

Prisoners hurl pool balls at staff during riot

October 13, 2017

A Prison Service spokesman said: "We are now managing an ongoing incident at HMP Long Lartin". The Ministry of Justice confirmed it was dealing with a disturbance at Long Lartin prison, with staff reported to have retreated to safety. Around 80 inmates are believed to be rioting in the prison's E Wing, with staff forced to flee the area. Prisoners were reportedly confined to their cells for up to 24 hours a day.

Fentanyl mostly responsible for new height in BC illicit drug deaths

October 13, 2017

It follows a rising trend of overdose deaths in the province - 1,013 people were killed by overdoses in B.C. through August this year versus the record-breaking 982 deaths for all of 2016. The report says that Vancouver, Surrey and Victoria have seen the highest number of illicit drug overdoses this year. Lapointe said the data makes it clear that no illicit substance in the province can be considered safe, "whether you know your dealer or not".

Trump Team Evaluating a Response to North Korean Aggression

October 12, 2017

Ri said North Korea is nearing its goal to achieve full nuclear capability to counter any US threat, calling it the "real balance of power with the United States" and describing the weapons as a "sword of justice". In this case, revealing the location of the submarine equipped with twelve vertical launch tubes for Tomahawk cruise missiles, was likely to send a message to the North.

Rahul Leaves Ladies Toilet in Immense Embarrasment

October 12, 2017

In his recent visit to Chhota Udaipur district, Rahul Gandhi landed into yet another controversy by ladies toilet. In fact, there was no sign differentiating the women's restroom from the men's. The entire scene was recorded by media persons present there. However, Rahul, who did not speak anything about the incident, took yet another jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday evening.

Sheriff: Deputy shoots and wounds woman, then kills self

October 12, 2017

At some point, the woman realized Walding lived nearby. Afterward, Waldman stayed at the woman's home and insisted to her that she knew him, according to an arrest report obtained by the newspaper . A Palm Beach Sheriff's deputy has died after shooting a woman in an attempted murder-suicide in Boynton Beach, police said Thursday. Palm Beach County's golden rule "there's a law for citizens and another law for cops" is being followed religiously right now.

Woman dies after hitting head on lamp post while leaning out of vehicle window

October 12, 2017

The Mirror reports that Moscow native, Natalia Borodina, 35, was riding in a vehicle with her friend, Ivanna Boirachuk, 32, on October 11, when she made a decision to take her bikini top off and go topless while hanging out of the passenger side window.

Price of Metro Vancouver condos surge, detached homes drop

October 12, 2017

Falling home prices in Toronto in September dragged down the Teranet-National Bank national composite house price index as it posted its first monthly decline since January 2016. The national index, which includes 11 cities, fell 0.8 per cent compared with the previous month, the largest monthly decline since September 2010.

Trudeau says he's ready for the end of NAFTA if it comes

October 12, 2017

Trump added that a "very creative" deal was still possible to benefit all three countries. What anything could look like was raised by U.S. President Donald Trump in his talks with Trudeau earlier Wednesday at the White House . The committee chair, Republican Kevin Brady, called the countries, "great allies", and said, "when North America wins, America wins". The proposals call for North American content overall to rise to 85 percent from the current 62.5 percent.

NY warns HHS over children's health care funding delay

October 12, 2017

The governor also said Congress's failure to renew the Health Centers Program by the deadline will mean a $138 million cut in funding for 650 health centers around the state. The House and Senate have both passed CHIP funding bills through committees, but partisan divisions over how to pay for the program's extension in the House have caused delays.