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Humane Society: Dog found dead, frozen on OH home's porch

December 29, 2017

Victor Vallejo Sr.is being investigated after one of his dogs was found dead and completely frozen outside his home. . The dog that froze to death was a three-year-old female American bull terrier named Nanas and the survivor was a four-year-old male named Haze.

South Korea holds Hong Kong ship over North Korean oil

December 29, 2017

It previously visited the same South Korean port on October 11 to load up on Japanese refined petroleum and head to its claimed destination in Taiwan four days later. Hua Chunying, a spokeswoman for China's Foreign Ministry, said Friday that Beijing has "completely and strictly" complied with the sanctions, The Associated Press reported.

Britain's Margaret Thatcher refused to share plane with panda in 1981

December 29, 2017

Lord Zuckerman, president of London Zoo, enthused that it would be a "demonstration of the special relationship" and that he was happy to time an announcement of the loan to suit Thatcher, the letter reported. With their big, black eyes, button noses and fluffy ears, pandas are, according to popular opinion, one of the most adorable animal species on the planet.

Hundreds Of Iranians Protest High Prices In Northeastern City Of Mashhad

December 29, 2017

Nazar and the semi-official Ilna news agency reported that there were also smaller protests on Thursday in Neyshabour, Kashmar, Yazd and Shahroud. The report quoted the security deputy of Tehran's governor, Mohsen Hamedani, as saying that fewer than 50 people gathered at a public square in Tehran, and that majority left after a police warning but a few chose to stay on.

LeBron James makes shocking statement about Kevin Durant Video

December 29, 2017

They are arguably two best forwards in the National Basketball Association, but most fans agree that James is a whole new level above his opponent. Maybe the most awesome stat of the night were Durant's blocks as he had five of them. The Warriors are one of the best defensive teams in the National Basketball Association due to their small forward, which is another reason why he will be one of the frontrunners for the award.

Women will no longer be arrested for flouting dress code: Tehran police

December 29, 2017

Hossein Rahimi was quoted by the Associated Press as saying to a local reformist newspaper. Repeat offenders, it said, could still face legal action. Rahimi said that 100 advisory centers have been set up in the capital and that 62,000 cases were resolved before ever going to court in the last nine months.

Magic beat Pistons 102-89 to snap nine-game losing streak

December 29, 2017

The Pistons point guard was too quick for the Magic's switching defense, allowing him to get to the basket or stop for short, uncontested jumpers with little resistance. Excessive confidence, however, can sometimes bite players back, and Hezonja learned of that the hard way Thursday night, when he botched running a 4-on-1 fastbreak play during the second quarter of a game against the Detroit Pistons .

Myanmar frees 2 journalists, staff arrested over drone

December 29, 2017

All four were until this week also facing an additional charge for importing the drone, and the two foreigners were also facing immigration charges. He said that they were treated well in prison and also during the interrogation, adding that they admitted they were guilty of Article 10 of the Myanmar Aircraft Act and they would now take caution to that effect.

Viswanathan Anand stuns World Champion Magnus Carlsen in rapid chess

December 29, 2017

Anand finished the 15 rounds with 10.5 points, the same as Fedoseev and Ian Nepomniachtchi, also of Russian Federation. Later on, a tiebreaker has to decide the victor with mini-match. In 1988, he became India's first grandmaster and held FIDE World Chess Championship since 2000 to 2002. He remained unbeaten in fifteen rounds, with six wins and nine draws.

Congress MLA slams female constable; gets slapped back

December 29, 2017

According to ANI , the police were allegedly denying Kumari entry into Congress chief Rahul Gandhi's review meeting, which angered her. I am her mother's age, but yes I agree I should not have lost my temper. Ms Kumari retained her Dalhousie seat in the election. Talking to media after the incident, Kumari accused the constable of abusing and pushing her.

India Using Afghanistan to Fail CPEC

December 29, 2017

He said that the enemies of Pakistan were using different tactics and propaganda to fail it economically. "We are ready to face Indians in every sector", declared Iqbal. China and Pakistan have extended the ambitious project to Afghanistan. The officer said that Pakistan has controlled terrorism to a great extent in the country in 2017, and is contributing in a big way to assist peace in Afghanistan.

Golden Knights visit LA as top team in West

December 29, 2017

At the midway point of the season, the Golden Knights are clearly for real, and a legitimate threat to halt the Ducks' chase for a sixth consecutive Pacific Division title. The Kings put plenty of pressure on Fleury to start the overtime, but it was Perron who finally found the back of the net to win it. We had a really, really bad second period.

Gaza rocket hits building in southern Israel

December 29, 2017

A rocket fired from Gaza hit a building on Friday in an Israeli town near the border. Police bomb disposal experts are working at the scene. Police said that a third rocket struck an Israeli community in the Negev region bordering the Gaza Strip, causing damage to a building but no injuries, the Jerusalem Post reported.

Met Eireann issue two new weather warnings as Storm Dylan approaches

December 29, 2017

Winds of 50-65 km/h with gusts of up to 100 km/h are being forecast for those parts of the country on Saturday night & early Sunday morning. Both of these warnings will come into effect from 9pm tomorrow until 6am on Sunday. There's also a wind warning in place for today - with gusts of up to 110km/h expected. Connacht, Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Longford, Louth, Westmeath, and Meath will be the worst impacted.

4 children among the dead in New York City fire

December 29, 2017

Mayor Bill de Blasio said in a briefing that additional residents of the building were fighting for their lives with serious injuries. Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro, standing alongside the mayor, described the fire as a "tragedy. "A father ran into the building, he couldn't get in", a witness named Xanral Collins said. Windows on some upper floors were smashed and blackened as the flames ripped through the building, which according to city records did not have an elevator.

Italian govt sets election for March 4 as president dissolves legislature

December 29, 2017

Now the largest number of seats looks set to be taken by an alliance centred on Mr Berlusconi's Forza Italia. "This means that Italy will likely enter a hard phase post-vote as forming a governing majority will be complicated, if not impossible", Wolfango Piccoli, a political analyst from Teneo Intelligence, told dpa news agency.

65% of DC Cameras Hacked Before Inauguration

December 29, 2017

Mihai Isvanca and Eveline Cismaru were arrested earlier this month in Bucharest and now await extradition to the US on charges of wire fraud and attacking protected computers, according to court filings from the Department of Justice. The Secret Service was aware of the hack and alerted the public in January, but the suspects have until now been unknown. In ransomware attacks, malware is secretly installed on computers, usually via rogue email attachments, which locks programs.

Taiwan president says China military causing regional instability

December 29, 2017

He argues that his assumption does not come from nowhere, as indicated by the intensified Chinese military activities around Taiwan in recent months and by Taiwan's latest national defense report released this week, which shows the number of People's Liberation Army aircraft and vessels operating near Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone reached 25 between August 2016 and December 2017.

Egypt attack: Gunman attacks church in southern Cairo

December 29, 2017

Al-Ahram published a picture of the alleged assailant's body, showing a bearded man wearing an explosive vest lying on the street. The Interior Ministry said two policemen had been killed in the attack on the Mar Mina church. The shooting took place as Egyptian Coptic Christians, who make up 10 percent of the country's 93 million population, brace for New Year celebrations.

Shah regrets premature reaction of ISPR DG on Kh Saad's statement

December 29, 2017

He said he is a responsible person and has never adopted non-serious and unconstitutional behavior, adding that he has not targeted the institutions. "We do not want a conflict with our friends , but will ensure the security of Pakistan ", military spokesman Major General Asif Ghafoor said on Thursday, recalling that Islamabad was being threatened with "unilateral action" by Washington.

Google Doodle commemorates renowned Kannada writer Kuvempu's 113 birth anniversary

December 29, 2017

Kuppalli Venkatappa Puttappa, who was popularly known by the nickname Kuvempu or by K. V. Puttappa, was an Indian Novelist, Poet, Playwright, Critic and Thinker. His epics - Sri Ramayana Darshanam (in two volumes) and Chitrangada - and his autobiography (Nenapina Doniyali; published in 1980) remain among his noted works.

SKorea seizes Hong Kong ship for oil transfer to North: Seoul

December 29, 2017

Seoul government officials said that the ship, named Lighthouse Winmore, came into the country's Yeosu Port on November 24th, where it was detained and inspected by customs officials. The U.N. Security Council last week imposed new sanctions created to limit North Korea access to oil in response to the country's recent long-range missile test.

CHP Mourns Officer Killed By DUI Suspect On Christmas Eve

December 29, 2017

A year ago this weekend, 29 Californians died in alcohol-involved crashes. While alcohol is still the intoxicant that leads to the most fatalities, authorities have seen an increase in drivers involved in fatal crashes with other substances in their system, according to a California Office of Traffic Safety news release.

SA court rules parliament failed to hold Zuma to account over scandal

December 29, 2017

The Economic Freedom Fighters' bid to have President Jacob Zuma face impeachment proceedings in the National Assembly was heard at the Constitutional Court on 5 September 2017. However, Zuma's faction still retains key positions in the party, and he has survived no-confidence votes. Newsmen report that in March 2016, the court ruled that Zuma pay back some of the roughly $15 million in state money spent upgrading his private home.

Soccer legend likely to win Liberian presidential election

December 29, 2017

As Weah's supporters erupted in celebration, final results were expected Friday. She did not publicly endorse either candidate. Liberia, founded by freed United States slaves in the 19th Century, has not had a smooth transfer of power from one elected president to another since 1944.

United Nations bars four N.Korean ships from global ports

December 29, 2017

Ship-to-ship trade with North Korea on the high seas is forbidden in UNSC Resolution 2375 adopted in September , but such violations are almost impossible to detect unless China aggressively cracks down on smuggling. Mr Trump also posted a video on Twitter comparing his comments on North Korea 18 years ago to those of former US President Bill Clinton 23 years ago.

Gift-wrapped poop sends bomb squad to Steven Mnuchin's Bel Air mansion

December 29, 2017

Dr. Strong proudly claimed credit for the prank after sending the suspicious package, which caused panic in Mnuchin's Bel Air neighborhood on Saturday and forced the Los Angeles Police Department to send in its bomb squad on the holiday weekend.

Judge denies Roy Moore's request to delay Senator-elect Doug Jones' certification

December 29, 2017

Jones is scheduled to be sworn in on January 3, when Congress returns from break. Circuit Judge Johnny Hardwick denied his dispute and Democrat Doug Jones was certified moments later as the victor of the special election to replace Attorney General Jeff Sessions.

Gov. Cuomo's executive order encourages some North Country residents to prepay taxes

December 29, 2017

And because of the new cap on itemizing state and local tax deductions, households that previously itemized may not be better off taking the standard deduction. Howard County announced last week its residents could prepay their 2018 property tax. To say it is a nightmare is understatement. In New Jersey, Rep.

Rihanna's 21-Year-Old Cousin Shot Dead in Barbados

December 29, 2017

Tavon Kaiseen Alleyne, 21, was walking through the Eden Lodge area of St Michael's when he was killed at about 7pm. The man then fled the scene, and has not been identified. The unknown shooter approached Alleyne and shot him a couple of times. Anyone with any information about this case has been asked to contact the District "A" Police Station at 430-7242 or 430-7295, Police Emergency number 211, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIPS (8477).

Home and Away star Jessica Falkholt's sister dies after horror crash

December 29, 2017

The sister of a Home and Away star fighting for her life after a horror crash has passed away. NSW has had 383 fatalities on its roads in 2017, the worst figure in Australia. "It's such a tragedy to lose you I love you Dad RIP". Falkholt, 27, appeared on TV soap Home and Away in 2016, playing the character of Hope Morrison.

Traders Buy Shares of CSX (CSX) on Weakness

December 29, 2017

Iberiabank Corp who had been investing in Vf Corp for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $29.41B market cap company. V.F. Corporation (NYSE:VFC) has declined 13.07% since December 28, 2016 and is downtrending. CSX has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. The firm has "Hold" rating by Stifel Nicolaus given on Wednesday, September 6. BidaskClub cut shares of CSX from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating in a research report on Thursday, November 2nd.

Jeremy Corbyn Says Labour Does Not Back Second Brexit Referendum

December 29, 2017

He added: "We have had a referendum which came to a decision". There are calls for Theresa May to kick Lord Heseltine out of the Conservative party - after he said he'd consider voting for Labour if it promised to stop Brexit. "The party of opposition has again shirked their responsibility to oppose Theresa May's Government". The Labour leader said he and the party were determined to build on its advances since the June general election when it defied predictions to make steady gains.

Christie Signs Executive Order Allowing NJ Homeowners to Prepay 2018 Property Taxes

December 29, 2017

For many people, property taxes are one of the biggest expenses they've been able to deduct - up until the end of this year. Bank of America, one of the nation's largest residential mortgage lenders, says that until December 26, if a tax bill was available, its residential mortgage borrowers could ask the bank to make an early payment.

Russia Probe 'Makes the Country Look Very Bad'

December 29, 2017

President Trump tweeted Tuesday that the investigation is "tainted", and some Republicans have claimed some of the investigators are biased against Trump. Podesta worked with one-time Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort on his lobbying efforts in Ukraine, which were central to a 12-count indictment against Manafort and a business associate issued earlier this year.

Trump's rails against 'fake news,' thanks veterans during busy Christmas Eve

December 29, 2017

Trump had promised that this year would be different after what he saw as a trend toward giving the Christian celebration short shrift in favor of a more generic and inclusive "happy holidays" message. This is the former president's first Christmas since leaving the White House. On Christmas Eve , he claimed responsibility for bringing the holiday greeting back to America.

Winter weather advisory issued for the Grand Strand Thursday night

December 29, 2017

It will be a wet and cold end to 2017 for the Augusta area, according to the National Weather Service . While the conditions may be possible for the Brazos Valley to see another blanket of snow , the likely outcome is going to be a little less glamorous, Kyle said.

People Found Dead in Basement in Troy, NY

December 29, 2017

He urged the public to come forward with any information regarding the deaths, which are now being investigated as a quadruple homicide. "I don't have the word". "I don't think there's any doubt that a person who committed this crime is capable of anything", Tedesco said, adding that police don't believe there was an imminent danger to the public.

NC State point guard Markell Johnson faces felony assault charges

December 29, 2017

The alleged victim, Michael Blackwell, suffered a broken orbital bone, multiple cuts and a concussion in the incident, which took place on October 8, according to a police report. Less than two weeks ago - just before NC State hosted UNC Greensboro (Dec. 16) - Markell Johnson was suspended indefinitely for a "violation of the Student-Athlete Code of Conduct".

Wild Oats stripped of Sydney-Hobart race title

December 29, 2017

LDV Comanche has been awarded Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race line honours after its protest against Wild Oats XI was heard by the global jury late this afternoon. After a marathon three-hour hearing, an global jury ruled Wild Oats XI breached the rules during a tacking manoeuvre in Sydney Harbour on Boxing Day.

Decenas de muertos en un atentado suicida en Kabul

December 29, 2017

La explosión fue seguida de otras dos , menos potentes, que no causaron víctimas. "Los terroristas volvieron a cometer crímenes contra la humanidad atacando mezquitas, lugares santos y centros culturales". La capital afgana ha sido objetivo este año de graves ataques insurgentes. Los ataques contra chiíes se han cobrado la vida de decenas de personas en los últimos años.

Trump Warns Against Illicit Chinese Oil Sales to North Korea

December 29, 2017

Overhead images appear to show ships from the two countries shackled together for a fuel transfer in the West Sea off China. A government source said, "We need to focus on the fact that the illicit trade started after a UN Security Council resolution in September drastically capped North Korea's imports of refined petroleum products".

Suspect tries to escape police by driving vehicle off pier

December 29, 2017

After the suspect swam back, he was taken to a local hospital for treatment of hypothermia before being booked into the Clatsop County Jail for investigation of criminal trespass, parole violation and reckless driving. A man accused of trespassing drove off a pier in Astoria, Oregon, and attempted to swim away from officers before turning around and swimming back to the pier where he waited to be rescued and then arrested Wednesday, according to police.

Cancelled Yiannopoulos Book Notes Revealed In Lawsuit Documents

December 29, 2017

The comments come from the book's editor at Simon & Schuster, Mitchell Ivers , who called the book "tiresome", "phenomenally petty" and full of " too much ego ". It was also public knowledge that he plagiarized a satirical book of poetry about Jewish people . Yet Yiannopoulos also has an army of followers that trolls people who insults him.

North Korean soldier who crossed military border says he wants to stay

December 29, 2017

The reported discovery of anthrax antibodies in a North Korean defector is renewing fears that the regime of Kim Jong Un is developing lethal biological weapons in violation of global law. Pyongyang sees the joint exercises as preparation for war, while Beijing is still angry about the deployment of a USA anti-missile system, commonly known as THAAD, by South Korea .

Sen. Al Franken addressing supporters in Minneapolis

December 29, 2017

The former "Saturday Night Live" writer and radio host joined the Senate in 2008. Despite the allegations and political winds against him, the majority of the 671 Minnesota voters interviewed on December 26 and 27 approved of Franken's job performance, the survey found.

Ex soccer star confident of winning Liberia's presidential election

December 29, 2017

More than two million people were eligible to cast their ballots in the nation of 4.6 million people, founded by freed USA slaves in the 19th Century. There's still room for contestation, as the 10 October first round showed. Mr Weah also hinted that there had been fraud in the first round. "I am so glad and happy that we now have our president who will bring a change", said one supporter, Love Norrision, as honking vehicles lined up outside the elections commission headquarters.

Former soccer star Weah to be Liberia's president

December 29, 2017

Weah topped the first round of voting in October with 38.4% of ballots but failed to win the 50% necessary to avoid a run-off. He will succeed incumbent President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf , a Nobel Peace Prize victor. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) regional bloc also hailed the peaceful nature of the vote. Weah had run unsuccessfully for president twice before.

Israeli parliament passes law to restrict police disclosure of high-profile cases

December 29, 2017

Hours after losing the Knesset vote on the Police Recommendations Bill, opponents turned to Israel's High Court with a petition to strike down the new law. In these cases, dubbed by the police "case 1,000" and "case 2,000", Netanyahu is suspected of receiving luxury gifts from Israeli-U.S. Hollywood tycoon Arnon Milchan and allegedly making secret deals to receive favorable coverage in Yediot Aharonot, one of Israel's largest daily newspapers.

Thakur takes oath as Himachal CM

December 29, 2017

He was followed by Krishan Kapoor from Dharamsala in Kangra, whose name was included at the last minute after the reported intervention of the former Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal. The total asset of Sarveen Chowdhary is Rs 4.19 crore, Varinder Kanwar Rs 3.38 crore, Vipan Singh Parmar Rs 1.44 crore and Suresh Bharadwaj is Rs 93.53 lakh.

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