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Ardern takes call from Trump

October 23, 2017

Ms Ardern has pledged her government will increase the minimum wage, write child poverty reduction targets into law, and build thousands of affordable homes.

Father wants shark killed after daughter attacked off South Australia

October 23, 2017

Sarah Williams , 15, was fishing for squid with her family off the coast of Adelaide on Sunday when the giant shark hit her kayak, throwing her into the air before she crashed into the water. She was treated by paramedics at the shore, and only suffered minor scratches and bruising. The shark sunk its teeth into the hull of his kayak. She left hospital a short time after being admitted and is home and resting on the family's farm.

N/Korea Tension: US places B-52 bombers on high alert

October 23, 2017

North Korea had recently called on its citizens to be ready for a nation-wide struggle against "war thirsty" US President Donald Trump and his "gangster-like moves for domination and aggression". "We've got other players out there who have nuclear capability". As part of the preparations, bases with nuclear bombers are set to build storage hangars for a new nuclear cruise missile being developed, the report said.

Mother, daughter, son charged in Suffolk knifepoint robbery spree

October 23, 2017

Deborah Salvatore, 55, along with her son Rick Mascia, 25, and daughter Lauren Mascia, 31, were arrested on Saturday night, accused of robbing six businesses - one of them twice - over the past month, police said. "She would go in purport to by an item, go at the cashier, brandish a knife and demand cash". Borgese said Mascia is an attentivemotherto her daughter, who is in kindergarten.

USA Tries to make Raqqa the Syrian capital, denounces Russian Federation

October 23, 2017

Konashenkov said in a statement on Sunday to the Russian News Agency TASS that around 200,000 people had lived in Raqqa before the conflict in Syria, but that not more than 45,000 people remained. The goal of Washington is to finance the reconstruction of Raqqa, considered to be the capital of the Islamic State (IS) movement, and thus create conditions to transform it into a city outside the control of Damascus, said Russian Senator Frantz Klintsevich.

French president's dog's bathroom break during televised meeting

October 23, 2017

But two-year-old Nemo brought a whole new meaning to the term presidential leaks this weekend when he cocked his leg for a long and abundant wee against an ornamental fireplace in Macron's gilded office during a filmed meeting between the president and junior ministers.

Delcy Rodríguez a gobernadores de oposición: Los esperamos para que presten juramento

October 23, 2017

Que la libertad y democracia se obtienen en cuestión de horas. El político de la Mesa de la Unidad Democrática (MUD) hizo estas declaraciones mientras se espera una decisión de los cinco gobernadores opositores electos en los comicios regionales del 15 de octubre a la exigencia del presidente Nicolás Maduro de que presten juramento ante la Constituyente o no podrán asumir sus cargos.

McCain slams Americans who dodged Vietnam draft with 'bone spur'

October 23, 2017

Campaigning in Virginia for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ralph Northam, Obama said the race was important "because our democracy is at stake". In a 2015 biography, Trump told Michael D'Antonio that the bone spurs were "not a big problem, but it was enough of a problem". McCain's comments come as tensions between him and the commander-in-chief continue to escalate.

Drivers of polluting cars charged £21.50 to enter central London

October 23, 2017

While stressing the FSB's support for measures to improve air quality, London Policy Chair Sue Terpilowski OBE, said: "We call on Mayor Khan to recognise the pressures facing the capital's small and micro business community and make it an urgent priority to put in place supportive measures including a small business diesel vehicle scrappage scheme".

British Man Imprisoned In Dubai For 'Touching Man's Hip'

October 23, 2017

The man who initially complained about Harron withdrew the complaint but prosecutors pressed on with the case. Mr Harron is on bail while he appeals against the sentence. "Today Jamie Harron was sentenced to three months imprisonment for accidentally brushing the hip of an Arab customer at the Rock Bottom bar in Dubai", the group said in a statement.

Mewis Scores Twice Early, USWNT Routs South Korea in Friendly

October 23, 2017

Zerboni, 30, plays for the North Carolina Courage of the National Women's Soccer League. Announced attendance was 9,727. Mewis got the scoring started early for the U.S., tallying in the third and 20th minutes to put all doubt to bed quickly.

Backed militias seize key oil field in east Syria - SDF

October 23, 2017

The surprise assault was meant to leave the militant group no time to sabotage the oil field's infrastructure, as it typically does when retreating from important areas, Dillon said. The SDF declared victory over Daesh in their former headquarters in Raqqa city this week. The oilfield is located in the east bank of the Euphrates River in eastern Deir ez-Zor.

New law gives health benefits to volunteer firefighters fighting cancer

October 23, 2017

Governor Cuomo signed the bill Sunday. Starting in January, the bill will provide support for treatment for life-threatening forms of cancer including lung, prostate, breast, lymphatic, blood, digestive, urinary, neurological, reproductive and melanoma.

Congratulations! Esha Deol and Bharat Takhtani blessed with a baby girl

October 23, 2017

Grandparents Hema Malini and Dharmendra had been waiting anxiously at the hospital since morning. Read Also: Hema Malini: Unlike e, she wasn't bald A close family friend informed that Dharamendra had been staying at his Lonavala farm for the last couple of weeks.

Kollam teen girl who jumped off from school building succumbs to injuries

October 23, 2017

She was rushed to a private hospital in critical condition. The girl has been identified as Gauri Neha of Ramankulangara in Kollam. She (Gauri's sister) was made to sit with boys as she repeated the mistake. She sustained serious injuries on her head and backbone and breathed her last this morning at 2.30 am. The investigation is on, a senior police officer said.

Body of missing 3-year-old found in Jacksonville

October 23, 2017

WESH 2 News will bring you the latest updates as they become available. The community is grieving after learning the news of the child's death. The body is believed to be that of 3-year old Amari Harley. The boy was last seen wearing a Darth Vader shirt and gold and black shoes. A previous tip involving men in a bright green vehicle proved to have no connection to Amari's disappearance, Dingee said.

Firefighters rescue person trapped in vehicle after Virginia Beach crash

October 23, 2017

The SUV crossed lanes and then headed for the Starboard Bar and Restaurant. Investigators said the two men were straddling their bicycles near the Starboard Bar and Restaurant when a SUV accelerated toward them, striking both and killing them.

New York Mets Expected To Name Mickey Callaway Next Manager

October 23, 2017

Callaway, 42, got his start in coaching back in 2010 for the Indians' Single-A affiliate, where he helped the Lake County Captains to their first Midwest League title. They finished third with an opponents' batting average of just.236. Given his pitching background, Callaway seems like an obvious fit for a Mets team still built around its star hurlers.

Justice Department's appeal delays undocumented teen's abortion by at least 11 days

October 23, 2017

Beeler said her court was the wrong venue for the case, leading lawyers for the teenager to bring the case to the Washington, D.C., federal court. The decision by a U.S. Such centers try to discourage women from having abortions and are often affiliated with religious groups. During arguments at the appeals court Friday morning, Amiri told the judges that all the government needed to do was "get out of the way".

Tigers drop to Jayhawks in Showdown for Relief exhibition game

October 23, 2017

The last time Kansas and Missouri met in basketball, Devonte' Graham was a sophomore in high school. The Border War rivals, who had not played since Missouri left the Big 12 for the Southeastern Conference in 2012, announced this event on October 13 to benefit five organizations championed by former US presidents to support victims of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

Pakistani Security Forces Say Eight 'Terrorists' Killed In Karachi Raid

October 23, 2017

It said another slain terrorist has been identified as Arsalan who headed the ASP's target killing squad. He pointed out that while the terrorists had studied at educational institutions, any terrorist activity they had conducted was only after completing their education.

Man shoves woman onto train tracks in Hong Kong

October 23, 2017

The woman, surnamed Leung, had been standing on platform No 5 at the Yuen Long terminal for the Light Rail's 761P route at about 10.30am. Disturbing CCTV footage shows a female railway station cleaner being pushed on to train tracks in a reportedly unprovoked attacked.

Allen Crabbe scored 20 points, Nets beat Hawks 116-104

October 23, 2017

These two teams are expected to be near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings when it's all said and done, but they were able to put on a good show for the Brooklyn crowd this afternoon. The revamped Hawks will look to build around Schröder, who averaged 17.9 points and 6.3 assists in his first season as a full-time starter in 2016-17.

Italy's Lombardy and Veneto vote "si" for autonomy

October 23, 2017

The leaders want more powers in areas such as security, immigration, education and the environment. Around 11 million voters in Lombardy and Veneto, almost a quarter of Italy's population, are casting their ballots on Sunday in a non-binding referendum approved by the constitutional court.

Jordan voices full support to Palestinian reconciliation

October 23, 2017

Lodhi said that the aspirations of the Palestinian people to live a life of freedom and dignity still remain a distant and elusive ideal, even after 50 years have passed since their homeland was illegally occupied by Israel . Both the U.S. and Israel have called on Hamas to disarm , recognize Israel and cut off ties with Iran as prerequisites for future negotiations with the Palestinian unity government.

Trump touts Twitter use as key to White House win

October 23, 2017

President Donald Trump is defending his frequent bickering on Twitter with officials across the USA political spectrum, saying it sometimes pushes officials "to do what they're supposed to be doing". "Someone obviously missed their shift this morning". Meanwhile, commenting on the latest controversy that has affected his administration, Trump praised Kelly's Thursday speech in the White House briefing room after Trump was criticized for his alleged-controversial condolences to the widow ...

Indonesia seek explanations after United States denies entry to its military chief

October 23, 2017

Gen Gatot was going to the US at the invitation of General Joseph F. Dunford Jr, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and a former head of the US Marine Corps. A message seeking comment from a Customs and Border Protection spokesman was not immediately returned. General Gatot is deeply suspicious of the USA and Australia.

Frederica Wilson Gave in 2015

October 23, 2017

In his comments yesterday, Kelly remembered that Wilson acted selfishly during a 2015 ceremony to dedicate a Miami FBI field office to two agents who died. Sanders said Kelly "absolutely" does. "I was stunned that she had done that", he said on Thursday. "And I thought at least that was sacred". For what it's worth, video suggests he was wrong in hitting her over her remarks at a 2015 Federal Bureau of Investigation ceremony.

Witness to United Kingdom bowling alley 'hostage' situation

October 23, 2017

Witnesses told of panic as people tried to flee. The witness, Sarah Fleming, says she had been told a man with a gun had taken an unspecified number of hostages. "There are quite a few bullet proof vans", she said. The witness said: "There was no organised withdrawal". He said police cars were at the scene, along with a helicopter and police dogs.

Body of small child found during search for missing 3-year-old

October 23, 2017

The girl's father, Wesley, had sent her outside to stand next to a tree behind the fence at their home around 3am on October 7 as punishment for not drinking her milk . As the sun set on the sixteenth day since Sherin Mathews was last seen, hundreds gathered to process the news together. So far, no arrests have been made for the child's death.

Bowe Bergdahl: The US treated me worse than the Taliban

October 23, 2017

Trump has called Bergdahl a "dirty, rotten traitor". Bergdahl, 31, has said he walked away from his post with the intention of reaching other commanders and drawing attention to what he saw as problems with his unit. Lt. Gen. Kenneth Dahl, a senior Army officer who interviewed Bergdahl, testified in 2015 that he found Bergdahl "unrealistically idealistic" and believed a jail sentence would be inappropriate, given the circumstances of the case.

Palestinian mistakenly arrested, police relied on mistranslated Facebook post

October 23, 2017

The PA Arab posted his Facebook page a picture showing him leaning on a bulldozer at a construction site where he was employed, in the largely Haredi city of Beitar Illit in Judea and Samaria. He was released after a few hours when police realised the mistake, it said. "The suspect was detained for questioning by the police following a report that was filed by civilians", a police spokesperson told the publication.

Former US President Jimmy Carter offers self for North Korea visit

October 23, 2017

The 93-year-old repeated that he and his wife Rosalynn voted for Vermont Sen. "We have nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles, but we will not use them if there is no threat", Choe said. "Russia's coming back and India and China are coming forward". H. R. McMaster, but said he had not gotten a positive response. "That's a hard one for me".

Algerian FM Messahel's remarks prompt Morocco to recall its Ambassador to Algeria

October 23, 2017

The accusations were made by Abdelkader Messahel, Algeria's top diplomat at a meeting with business leaders in Algiers with reports revealing that Morocco's foreign ministry had also summoned the Algerian charge d'affaires in Rabat over the "very serious" and "false claims".

Constellation Brands, Inc. (STZ), The Chemours Company (CC)

October 23, 2017

BlackRock Inc. now owns 11,708,547 shares of the company's stock worth $2,268,295,000 after buying an additional 103,312 shares during the last quarter. 06/30/2017 - Constellation Brands Inc had its "neutral" rating reiterated by analysts at Credit Suisse. The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, November 21st.

Ulemas Are Not Authorised to Issue Fatwa, Says Nazneen Ansari

October 22, 2017

The fatwa has prohibited muslim men and women from worshipping any other god than Allah. The edict comes days after a group of Muslim women performed aarti and dedicated prayers to Lord Rama on the eve of Diwali in Varanasi. Darul Iftaa had then clarified that there are ten acts, including eyebrow plucking and hair-cutting which are banned for Muslim women under Islam. Justifying the move, Shahnawaz Qadri, Darul Uloom Deoband, said, "Unnecessary uploading of pictures on social media is ...

Girard police officer shot, killed while responding to domestic call

October 22, 2017

Saturday. When they arrived, a man inside the home spoke briefly with them. Leo's partner shot and killed the suspect, Melfi told Cleveland's WJW . "And then immediately, three more shots". "They rushed the officer to the hospital in an ambulance", stated Worley. Police say the identity of the suspect is being withheld and will be released by the Trumbull County Coroner's Office.

Typhoon Lan Barrels Toward Japan, May Impact US Military Bases

October 22, 2017

There were a handful of minor injuries. As of 7 p.m., Lan, classified as extremely large and very strong, was centered south of the Kii Peninsula and moving northeast at a speed of 45 kph, packing winds of up to 216 kph, according to the Meteorological Agency.

Man held on charge of sexually assaulting woman

October 22, 2017

The police registered a Suo Motu case against the man for trying to assault the girl near a road in Mavoor on Saturday. The woman has been sent for a medical examination, the police said. The accused, Jamsheer (33) was a local paint worker from Kozhikode . "As per the probe details, the accused is a resident of the city Nadakkavu itself", the officer said.

Jimmy Carter is eager to talk with Kim Jong

October 22, 2017

However, he said that the world's souring view of the United States "precedes Trump", though the current president might have helped contribute to the rise of such sentiments. territories. The former Democrat (1977-1981) said he had spoken to Trump's National Security Adviser, Lt. Gen. HR McMaster, with whom he had a good friendship, but for the time being he declined.

Clovis Oncology, Inc. (CLVS) Lifted to "Buy" at Zacks Investment Research

October 22, 2017

The company's market cap is $3.75 Billion, and the average volume is 1.59 Million. Clovis Oncology (NASDAQ:CLVS) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, November 3rd. (NASDAQ:CLVS) posted quarterly earnings of $-1.29 which compared to the sell-side estimates of -1.16. Lord Abbett Comm Limited Liability holds 0.16% of its portfolio in Clovis Oncology Inc (NASDAQ:CLVS) for 579,397 shares.

Shooting at Indy Kroger Kills One Person Friday Night; Suspect Caught

October 22, 2017

The suspect fled the scene and led police on a high-speed pursuit which ended in the 8400 block of US 31 around 8:50 pm. Police apprehended the suspect and he is being held for questioning. Police are investigating after officers found a man suffering from gunshot wounds in his auto at a Kroger. "They said someone had just been shot, possibly another person stabbed at Kroger".

Rani Mukherji's father Ram Mukherjee passes away

October 22, 2017

He was most known for helming films like Hum Hindustani (1960), which starred Sunil Dutt, Joy Mukherjee and Asha Parekh in lead roles, and the Dilip Kumar-Vyjayanthimala starrer Leader (1964). Rani Mukerji and filmmaker Aditya Chopra married in 2014 in an extremely private ceremony. The couple together have a daughter Adira, who will turn two this December.

J&K: Terrorists ransack house of police officer in Pulwama

October 22, 2017

Ashraf was not present in the house at the time of the incident, the sources added. Suhail Ahmad, son of ASI Bhat, said that few masked gunmen had barged inside their house and vandalized the property. Police and security forces cordoned off the villages and started search operation. A woman has been shot dead by terrorists in south Kashmir's Pulwama district, police said today.

Islamabad denies discussing Jadhav case during meeting of its envoy with Sushma

October 22, 2017

She arrived in a special aircraft which landed at Bangladesh Air Force Base Bangabandhu in Dhaka. Pakistan has refuted reports that India's External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj in her introductory meeting with the Pakistani envoy to India had called for Islamabad to review its position in the Kulbhushan Jadhav case, the Dawn reported.

Terrorist killed in encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Handwara

October 22, 2017

He further said that though the encounter has ended, an intensive search operation was continuing in the area to nab or neutralise the remaining two terrorists who managed to escape. Srinagar-Militant outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba has strongly condemned the beating of innocent civilians in Hajin area of South Kashmir's Bandipora district.

Tillerson Pushes Closer US Ties With India, Calls Out China

October 22, 2017

About two weeks before Trump heads to Asia, the top US diplomat projected a tougher demeanor, particularly toward China whose help the USA has sought to rein in North Korea's nuclear program. "And yet, the Obama administration chose to be less overt in calling out China and in highlighting it as a point of convergence for U.S. -India ties", said Kugelman.

Five feared dead in Kenya helicopter crash

October 22, 2017

TUKO.co.ke established that those who were on board the ill-fated chopper were a pilot, a lady only identified as Vero and three members of Nakuru Senator Susan Kihika's media team. Some of the wreckage were found on the Northeastern part of the shore and near a sewage area in Lake Nakuru National Park. At the moment the rescuers on the boat trying to get to the scene of the accident.

Federal Bureau of Investigation confirms Hapilon's death through DNA test - Lorenzana

October 22, 2017

The military is concerned that Hapilon's sons and these foreign fighters could succeed core leaders of the alliance killed this week. Washington has backed efforts by the Philippines, a treaty ally, to combat terrorism for years. A rescued 16-year-old hostage provided the crucial information that allowed troops to locate Hapilon and Maute in one building in Marawi, Lorenzana said.

RSS worker, a journalist with Dainik Jagran, shot dead in UP

October 22, 2017

According to police the motive behind the killing was still unknown. Resident of Brahminpur village, Rajesh also runs building material shop near his house. The police said that the deceased, identified as Ravinder Gosain (60), was returning home after attending the RSS' morning drill. Superintendent of Police, Ghazipur, Somen Barma said, "Murder appears to be fallout of old dispute".

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