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Italy seizes 50 million euros worth of IS 'fighter drug'

Ноября 03, 2017

Police suspect that the haul was part of a narcotics trafficking ring destined to be sold by Isis to its fighters for about €2 (£1.80) a pill, potentially netting the terror group nearly €50m. "Even though investigative pressure has made the port less "safe" for the mob, we have identified several carriers and families linked to the 'Ndràngheta who seem to be engaged in various types of trafficking with organisations in the Middle East", he said.

Departing Twitter employee deactivates President Trump's account

Ноября 03, 2017

No one tell him Mueller can see them???" a user tweeted. The account was restored and the President was able to send out his tweet regarding his tax-reform plan. With any past president, a tweet like that would immediately be assumed as the result of some sort of hack. Trump is known for his controversial no-holds-barred approach to the platform.

Jack Colback told he can forget about a recall at Newcastle

Ноября 03, 2017

After suffering a lower back injury against Liverpool , Merino will be out for at least a few weeks. It's FAI Cup final weekend so FAI Cup victor and St. 'He knew from the beginning that we have four or five midfielders and I didn't want to have six. "We are fine and maybe a draw (at Burnley ) could have been more fair but we have to concentrate on the next game".

Jonathan Rea fastest in practice at Losail International Circuit

Ноября 03, 2017

The Kawasaki rider heads up the front row from Pata Yamaha's Alex Lowes and Tom Sykes (Kawasaki Racing Team) for race one, which is scheduled for 18:00 GMT this evening. Xavi Fores (BARNI Racing Team), Marco Melandri (Aruba.it Racing - Ducati), Jordi Torres (Althea BMW Racing Team), Eugene Laverty (Milwaukee Aprilia) and Laverty's Aprilia teammate Lorenzo Savadori completed the top ten.

Animal killer on the loose in Vellore, Tamil Nadu

Ноября 03, 2017

The student claimed that the puppy had reached his house and dirtied his clothes, Mr. Krishnan said, adding that Vishesh was living on the third floor of the building and it was not possible for a puppy to climb up. Based on a complaint from an animal rights activist, Katpadi police have registered a case on Wednesday. Residents came to know that Vishesh had thrown another puppy off the terrace and killed that.

Man accidentally shoots self in penis after robbing hot dog stand

Ноября 03, 2017

Halsted St.in the West Pullman neighborhood. At one point, Pouncy allegedly pressed a.38 caliber pistol to the head of a 39-year-old worker who had been passing a bucket filled with grease over the counter. Surveillance cameras captured video and audio of the robbery, according to police. Police were called to 700 block of West 116th about 6 a.m. Tuesday because of a call regarding a person shot and found Pouncy with two gunshot wounds, one to the right thigh and one to the penis, ...

N. Korea Possibly Preparing New Missile, Nuclear Tests

Ноября 03, 2017

The report was co-written by Rep. Kim Byung-kee and other members of South Korea's parliamentary intelligence committee after a closed-door briefing by the National Intelligence Service (NIS) on Thursday. "The controversial report about misinformation is also part of the Japanese reactionaries' clumsy trick to divert elsewhere the heated-up public attention", read a statement carried by the reclusive nation's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).

Maharashtra govt requests for a CBI inquiry in pesticide poisoning case

Ноября 03, 2017

Mumbai: The Maharashtra government on Thursday made a decision to recommend an investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation ( CBI ) into the illegal sale of herbicide-tolerant (HT) Bt cotton seeds in the state, linking them to the several pesticide poisoning deaths in Yavatmal district since July.

Anti-GAIL stir: Govt calls all-party meet

Ноября 03, 2017

District Collector U.V. Jose said representatives of all political parties had been informed about the meeting at 4 p.m. The government is trying to alleviate the anxieties of the people over the project. Mr. Kunhalikutty warned that the UDF would be forced to join the strike if the State government did not intervene. Under GAIL's Kochi-Koottanad-Bengaluru-Mangaluru LNG project, pipes will be laid for about 80 km in the district.

Artemis Investment Management LLP Acquires 56188 Shares of KLA-Tencor Corporation (KLAC)

Ноября 03, 2017

Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 16,882,077 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $1,544,879,000 after buying an additional 402,970 shares in the last quarter. Ohio-based Shoker Investment Counsel has invested 0.65% in KLA-Tencor Corp (NASDAQ:KLAC). Moreover, Great West Life Assurance Company Can has 0.03% invested in KLA-Tencor Corp (NASDAQ:KLAC).

FBI Called In To Investigate Racist Graffiti At K

Ноября 03, 2017

The university says the car's owner isn't a student at the school in Manhattan. Myers says the graffiti should not "be allowed to create a culture of fear and divisiveness". Police said that case was never investigated as a crime, no suspects were found and it is not an active case. Morris said university President Richard Myers, a former Air Force general and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, did not attend the meeting with black students Wednesday because he was in Washington ...

Sachin's plea to two-wheeler riders in Kerala

Ноября 03, 2017

In a video uploaded by the star on his Facebook page, which has gone viral, Tendulkar is seen asking the young couple to make wearing helmets a habit. Just my opinion #HelmetDaalo#RoadSafety". Iconic cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday met Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan here and sought support for the Kerala Blasters Football Club ahead of the 2017-18 season of the Indian Super League (ISL).

Winnipeg doctor facing more sexual assault charges

Ноября 03, 2017

Const. Jay Murray said the investigation is not over. Ravesh, who was charged with sexually assaulting a 19-year-old patient on October 19, was rearrested on Thursday and is being held in custody, Winnipeg police said Friday. Ravesh faces nine counts of sexual assault and one count of obtaining sexual services for consideration. She later went to the hospital for her injuries and was released.

Court Declines To Suspend Metuh's Trial

Ноября 03, 2017

When asked to identify an electronic payment voucher indicating the transfer of the controversial N400 million in foreign denomination to Mr. Metuh's company, Dextra Investment Limited, Mr. Dasuki in response said he doesn't know except he refers to his records. In reply, the subpoenaed witness said, "My name has been purportedly typed out there and what appears to be my signatories are there".

6 dead after motorist drives onto NY bike path

Ноября 03, 2017

He said authorities would not release his identity immediately. The FBI and NY police urged members of the public to come forward with any information that could assist the investigation, which the mayor said preliminary information suggested was a lone wolf assault.

Venezuela seeks to restructure debt as economy teeters on insolvency

Ноября 03, 2017

He blamed a financial blockade that is preventing the nation from rolling over its debt. Maduro said late Thursday that Venezuela's state oil company PDVSA would make this week's $1.1 billion payment on a maturing bond, but he also set up a commission to study the "restructuring" and "refinancing" of all future payments.

Small Plane Lands on Vegas Golf Course

Ноября 03, 2017

Moments later, the pilot again reported in, telling rescuers the plane was down in a lake on the Painted Desert Golf Club on Painted Mirage Road. Dispatchers were told that a plane had lost power and was attempting to make an emergency landing in that area, according to Las Vegas Fire and Rescue.

5 pedestrians, cyclist struck in separate collisions

Ноября 03, 2017

Paramedics told AM640 that they received three calls within just minutes of each other, all involving patients being transported to local hospitals. Jane St. Clint Stibbe said of the collisions. In some cases, we are seeing individuals that are stepping off mid-block. Toronto police reported a sixth pedestrian struck just after 8:30 a.m.

Kaine Urges Congress to Re-Authorize Children's Health Insurance Program

Ноября 03, 2017

Even so, states including Arizona, California, Minnesota, Ohio, Oregon and the District of Columbia are expected to deplete that money by late December or in January. "And vote against kids, vote against their hospitals and vote against their doctors". If Republicans get away with raising Medicare premiums to pay for CHIP, the door is then open to premiums being raised for a variety of reasons as Republicans are eyeing up privatization of Medicare as their long-term goal, but the immediate ...

Woman driving home with $10000 lottery prize wins $1 million

Ноября 03, 2017

Morris called her husband, John, but found she had difficulty explaining the situation. "I just tried it", she told lottery officials of her split second decision to play the game at the Kader Market Inc. She chose the lump sum and after required state and federal tax withholdings, she took home $417,012. Morris tells the lottery that she plans to invest the money and share it with her children.

India to take up Zakir Naik's extradition with Malaysia

Ноября 03, 2017

Kumar also said that the nature of the extradition request will be known in next few days. The NIA has also filed a charge sheet against him for allegedly inciting youngsters to carry out terror activities. He said Malaysia accommodated Zakir despite the legal troubles he faced overseas because "he remains a reasonably popular character among Malays, who gloss over his more controversial aspects".

Kiir accuses Sudan of being 'source of weapons' in South Sudan war

Ноября 03, 2017

Wrapping up a two-day trip to Khartoum on Thursday, Kiir reiterated that his country would not support armed Sudanese opposition groups before announcing an agreement with Bashir on a roadmap to implement outstanding security agreements. Economically, the two countries agreed to relaunch operations in oil fields affected by the conflict and war, settle outstanding debts and support South Sudan's private sector.

Suspected intoxicated driver hits Detroit police cruiser, officers injured

Ноября 03, 2017

The lights and sirens were activated in the police scout auto at about 2:30 a.m. while traveling northbound on Moross, when a Chevrolet HHR broadsided the vehicle at the Balfour intersection. Dontae Freeman, social media manager for the Detroit Police Department, said the officers sustained abrasions and cuts on their faces. Police arrested the suspected drunk driver.

Roadside drug testing pilot program starts next week

Ноября 03, 2017

The tests will be administered by "drug recognition experts"... police officers who have been trained to identify drivers impaired by drugs. Officers in five MI counties will be asking drivers if they can swab their mouth to see if they've been using drugs.

TBI: Endangered child alert for missing 6-year-old, has been canceled

Ноября 03, 2017

Her hair is now in a single ponytail. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued a Endangered Child Alert for a missing 6-year-old from East Tennessee. The Blount County Sheriff's Department used bloodhounds and thermal imaging equipment to search for the girl. More resources were brought in for a search Friday morning.

Another MQM-P leader joins PSP

Ноября 03, 2017

While talking to the media in Liquatabad area, Dr Sattar said that the census count did not include more than 10 million people of Karachi and the conspiracy eventually aims at giving lesser representation to Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan in assemblies.

USA right wing Twitter star unmasked as creation of Russian Government

Ноября 03, 2017

Abrams' tweets were published everywhere from InfoWars to USA Today and Sputnik to The Washington Post , and high-profile users like Roseanne Barr, Michael McFaul and even, once, Starbucks' corporate account responded to her on Twitter .

'Golmaal Again' box office collection reaches Rs 182 crore!

Ноября 03, 2017

On Thursday, the movie has earned a sum of Rs 3.28 crore and which is collecting a total of Rs 182.94 crore. The film collected 47 crore* more in its second week and that has allowed it to race past the 180 crore mark in two weeks flat. The Cheeni Kum actress played an important role in Golmaal Again which also starred Ajay Devgn , Parineeti Chopra, Tusshar Kapoor, Arshad Warsi and Shreyas Talpade.

Emirates receives 100th Airbus A380 in Hamburg with Sheikh Zayed livery

Ноября 03, 2017

The Airbus A380 - the company's largest and most expensive plane - has become a tough sell, with Emirates the only major customer for the double-decker plane as carriers pick smaller aircraft. "We remain committed to the program and will work closely with Airbus and our partners to continually enhance our A380 product". Most other customers, such as British Airways to Lufthansa to Air France, have made the plane only a sub-category of their fleets.

Teenager arrested after acid attack which may have permanently blinded delivery driver

Ноября 03, 2017

At around 6pm on Thursday on Walpole Road the victim was approached by two men who were on a scooter, Scotland Yard said. Police said the possibility of the two incidents being linked is an "active line of inquiry" as detectives in Tottenham and Waltham Forest work together on the case.

Open Signal report finds LTE availability improving, speeds stagnating

Ноября 03, 2017

The firm's "State of the LTE Report" for November 2017 revealed the country ranked 74th out of 77 countries in terms of 4G speed. The results of the latest report are based on more than 50 billion measurements collected by more than 3.8 million smartphone and smart device users from July 1 to October 1.

Actor Lou Diamond Phillips arrested on drinking and driving charge

Ноября 03, 2017

In addition to La Bamba , Phillips also starred in both Young Guns movies, Courage Under Fire, as well as the TV series Numb3rs and Stargate Universe. Phillips was taken into custody and transported to the San Patricio County Jail in Sinton, reports USA Today . Phillips had been scheduled to speak an event called "Voices of South Texas - Old Bayview Cemetery Comes Alive" in Corpus Christi later Friday.

Trump advisor, linked to Russian Federation probe, withdraws candidacy for post

Ноября 03, 2017

The New York Times, citing an anonymous campaign aide who attended the meeting, said Trump "listened with interest" to Papadopoulos' pitch and asked several questions. While Trump on Tuesday knocked George Papadopoulos as a "liar" and a low-level volunteer - the man now at the center of the Russian Federation investigation once had a seat at the then-candidate's table.

Former Trinamool Congress leader Mukul Roy joins BJP, calls it 'secular' force

Ноября 03, 2017

Mukul Roy entry to BJP is the shocking and outrageous news for the TMC party. Former Trinamool Congress leader Mukul Roy on Friday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) here, and said he believed that it is a "secular" force. "We are confident BJP will expand in Bengal due to his experience in organisational work". "Without BJP, the Trinamool Congress could not have established itself".

Woman arrested for DUI while riding a horse

Ноября 03, 2017

A breath alcohol level of.08 is the legal limit in Florida. Donna Byrne, 53-years old, was additionally charged with animal neglect for failing to provide proper protection for the horse, which was being ridden in the roadway, placing it in jeopardy of being injured or killed.

First 14 Ontario cannabis stores chosen

Ноября 03, 2017

Marie, Sudbury and Thunder Bay. According to an LCBO press release, LCBO and provincial officials will meet with municipalities over the next few weeks to talk about the process for deciding where to locate a store. The Ontario government said it will be identifying more locations for its first batch of stores but notes that all consumers will be able to access cannabis through an online retail website.

6 events to attend to celebrate this year's Bonfire Night

Ноября 03, 2017

Ami Birrell, town centre manager and events co-ordinator, said: "The number of visitors to this successful event grows year on year". As well as the bonfire and fireworks there'll be hot food with pie and peas and hot dogs. Burley in Wharfedale Village Bonfire will take place on Saturday at the Scout & Guide Hut on Peel Place. The Grand Bonfire raffle drawn 8pm. Calverley Golf Club invites you to its bonfire and firework display on Saturday 4th November.

Padmavati set for global release on December 1

Ноября 03, 2017

It's still to see what is going to happen post its release on December 1. Deepika's alleged treachery has apparently left Ranveer Singh fuming, who fired his whole team and has stopped speaking to the actress. He was praised unanimously for bringing on screen the cold, beastly Turkic emperor alive on screen. But the praises seemed to have fallen short for Deepika.

Distaff tops opening day of Breeders' Cup

Ноября 03, 2017

Undefeated in three starts, the Malibu Moon filly proved herself at the 1 1/16-mile Juvenile Fillies distance when she won the Grade 1 Chandelier by 2 3/4 lengths. - The $2 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile featuring 9-5 morning line favorite Bolt d'Oro, who has a ideal three-for-three record, including two wins at Del Mar.

Rick Perry ties fossil fuel use to sexual assault prevention

Ноября 03, 2017

He said a young woman from a village told him that electricity was important to her not only because it would free her from having to read by the light of a fire with choking fumes, but also from the standpoint of sexual assault. The energy secretary's comments came amid a wave of sexual assault allegations in Hollywood and Westminster. Perry's "attempt to exploit this struggle to justify further risky fossil fuel development is unacceptable", Brune said, adding that Perry should resign ...

Macedonia militant gets life sentence over 2015 attack

Ноября 03, 2017

The armed conflicts lasted for nearly two days, and eight members of the Macedonian police and 10 members of the armed group were killed. Four defendants were acquitted. Some ethnic Albanians and political opponents suspected Gruevski's government of having a hand in the unrest to divert attention from the political crisis, which it strongly denied.

Justice Department Accuses ACLU of Misconduct in Abortion Case

Ноября 03, 2017

DOJ is asking the justices to consider whether the ACLU lawyers should face disciplinary action. "The ACLU misled the United States as to the timing of Jane Doe's abortion", Justice Dept. Jane Doe's lawyers originally filed the lawsuit as a potential class action on behalf of other young women facing similar circumstances, but the trial judge handling the case had yet to rule on whether it could go forward as a class action.

Bergdahl judge begins deliberating on punishment

Ноября 03, 2017

Defense lawyers said the 31-year-old Idaho native, who experts testified has several mental health conditions, should be spared confinement because he already spent five years suffering torture and neglect in Taliban captivity. Bergdahl said he abandoned his post in 2009 because he was dissatisfied with the way his unit was conducting the war and wanted to get the attention of top commanders.

Daphne Caruana Galizia's family ban Joseph Muscat from funeral

Ноября 03, 2017

The heads of eight of the world's largest news organisations have asked the European Commission to investigate the murder of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia and the independence of the media in Malta. "President Juncker and the European Commission condemned this brutal attack in the strongest terms possible". Ms Galizia was a harsh critic of the government and effectively triggered an early election this year by publishing allegations linking Mr Muscat to the Panama Papers scandal.

Senate Democrats say Sessions needs to testify again on Russian Federation

Ноября 03, 2017

But on Thursday, a person familiar with Sessions' recollections said that "people who remember the conversation" believed that Papadopoulos was proposing an idea of using his Russian contacts to try to set up a meeting between Trump and Putin, "which was immediately rejected by then-Senator Sessions".

White House on lockdown over 'suspicious activity'

Ноября 03, 2017

Pennsylvania Ave. and Lafayette Park are also closed to pedestrians near the White House. Reporters were told to leave the north lawn of the White House, CBS News said.

Woman sentenced to 7 years for cocaine smuggling cruise chronicled on Instagram

Ноября 03, 2017

The pair boarded the Sea Princess in England, making stops in Bermuda, New York City, Colombia and Chile on a two-month journey before heading down under, which is known for having higher drug prices. The Morning Herald reported the Quebecer agreed to the smuggling scheme in order to pay off a $20,000 debt after she allegedly borrowed $20,000 from an unnamed source, spending $15,000 of it on a new auto and to pay off other debts.

NAB seeks arrest of Capt. Safdar

Ноября 03, 2017

The NAB petition maintained that an order to release the suspect can only be passed by the Supreme Court. The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) had arrested Captain (retd) Safdar on October 9 as soon as he landed at the Benazir Bhutto International Airport on his return from London.

Moors Murderer Ian Brady's body dumped in sea in early-morning funeral

Ноября 03, 2017

He was placed on a weighted biodegradable urn, before being driven to Liverpool Marina and dispatched at sea the following day at 2.30am, court documents reveal. In 1985, he also admitted killing Pauline Reade, 16, and 12-year-old Keith Bennett, whose body has never been found. Hindley was convicted of killing Lesley Ann Downey and Edward Evans, and shielding Brady after John's murder.

Halligan waiting for reply over North Korean visit

Ноября 03, 2017

She said that any mission of this kind would have to go through the Department of Foreign Affairs and run past the Taoiseach, which Halligan admitted he had not done. "The suggestion, in the middle of a major rail dispute, that Shane Ross, Minister for Transport, would go off to North Korea in a weird attempt to establish relations with a regime that has an appalling record on human rights, where the word democracy is banned, is nothing short of dumbfounding", he said.