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Murder probe launched after deaths of three children following house fire
- December 12, 2017
There are also reports that two teenagers managed to escape the blaze. An eight-year-old boy and seven-year-old girl died later in hospital after Demi was declared dead at the scene. Jackson Street remains closed - with one end blocked by large steel barriers - and firefighters are still at the scene to monitor for any hot spots, with the front downstairs windows of the property boarded up and the blackened window frame of the upstairs front bedroom hanging loose. (more...)
- December 12, 2017
There are also reports that two teenagers managed to escape the blaze. An eight-year-old boy and seven-year-old girl died later in hospital after Demi was declared dead at the scene. Jackson Street remains closed - with one end blocked by large steel barriers - and firefighters are still at the scene to monitor for any hot spots, with the front downstairs windows of the property boarded up and the blackened window frame of the upstairs front bedroom hanging loose. (more...)
Major Forties oil pipeline to be closed for repairs
- December 12, 2017
Still, higher prices are motivating those outside of the agreement to boost production. Oil prices have risen by around 30% over the past six months as efforts by OPEC and other producers to cut output have helped reduce global stocks. Oil is heading for a second yearly gain as the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies including Russian Federation extend supply cuts through to the end of 2018. (more...)
- December 12, 2017
Still, higher prices are motivating those outside of the agreement to boost production. Oil prices have risen by around 30% over the past six months as efforts by OPEC and other producers to cut output have helped reduce global stocks. Oil is heading for a second yearly gain as the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies including Russian Federation extend supply cuts through to the end of 2018. (more...)
'Womb Raider' Pleads Guilty, Admits Stealing Pregnant Woman's Baby
- December 12, 2017
Savanna LaFontaine-Greywind disappeared in August while eight months pregnant after going upstairs in her north Fargo apartment building to model a dress that Crews was sewing . The baby was found alive in Crews and Hoehn's apartment in Fargo. Crews then presented the newborn to him and said, "This is our baby now", according to court documents. (more...)
- December 12, 2017
Savanna LaFontaine-Greywind disappeared in August while eight months pregnant after going upstairs in her north Fargo apartment building to model a dress that Crews was sewing . The baby was found alive in Crews and Hoehn's apartment in Fargo. Crews then presented the newborn to him and said, "This is our baby now", according to court documents. (more...)
Apple Reveals More Details on Self-Driving Car Project
- December 12, 2017
The special function of the system is that it comes with the ability to discern objects even in harsh weather conditions including rains. The imaging technology could be used by autonomous vehicles, as well as augmented and virtual reality , and even "housekeeping robots". (more...)
- December 12, 2017
The special function of the system is that it comes with the ability to discern objects even in harsh weather conditions including rains. The imaging technology could be used by autonomous vehicles, as well as augmented and virtual reality , and even "housekeeping robots". (more...)
Major lake-effect snow moving into West Michigan
- December 12, 2017
So blowing and drifting will be an issue during that timeframe as well making travel hard at times with slick roads and low visibility. Greater accumulations are possible in the higher terrains. The watch will be in effect from 7 p.m. Monday until 6 p.m. Wednesday. "Travel will be very hard to impossible, including during the commute on Tuesday and Wednesday", the weather service said. (more...)
- December 12, 2017
So blowing and drifting will be an issue during that timeframe as well making travel hard at times with slick roads and low visibility. Greater accumulations are possible in the higher terrains. The watch will be in effect from 7 p.m. Monday until 6 p.m. Wednesday. "Travel will be very hard to impossible, including during the commute on Tuesday and Wednesday", the weather service said. (more...)
WTO MC11: India counters USA criticism on its developing country status
- December 12, 2017
Lighthizer said WTO members should be troubled that so many members appear to believe that they would be better off with exemptions to the rules. A vast majority of the 164 WTO member nations-led by India , China and South Africa-are demanding that the final declaration of the WTO's highest decision-making body reaffirms commitment to multilateralism and rules-based trading system as well as negotiations with development agenda at the center, PTI reported. (more...)
- December 12, 2017
Lighthizer said WTO members should be troubled that so many members appear to believe that they would be better off with exemptions to the rules. A vast majority of the 164 WTO member nations-led by India , China and South Africa-are demanding that the final declaration of the WTO's highest decision-making body reaffirms commitment to multilateralism and rules-based trading system as well as negotiations with development agenda at the center, PTI reported. (more...)
Toddler signs 'help' while sitting on Santa's lap
- December 12, 2017
All a Maryland toddler wants for Christmas is to be off Santa's lap - NOW! If you couldn't tell this baby was not having it. Sign language experts have weighed in and said he was mispronouncing the word, but Kerry said that's the way her son has always signed for help. (more...)
- December 12, 2017
All a Maryland toddler wants for Christmas is to be off Santa's lap - NOW! If you couldn't tell this baby was not having it. Sign language experts have weighed in and said he was mispronouncing the word, but Kerry said that's the way her son has always signed for help. (more...)
Trump Executive Order Will Send Americans Back to Moon, Eventually to Mars
- December 11, 2017
Mr Trump acknowledged the presence of Jack Schmitt at the event, the last astronaut to land on the moon 45 years ago. President Donald Trump is scheduled to sign his administration's first space policy directive in a White House ceremony December 11, one that will formally direct NASA to send humans back to the moon. (more...)
- December 11, 2017
Mr Trump acknowledged the presence of Jack Schmitt at the event, the last astronaut to land on the moon 45 years ago. President Donald Trump is scheduled to sign his administration's first space policy directive in a White House ceremony December 11, one that will formally direct NASA to send humans back to the moon. (more...)
Fukrey Returns scores well in first weekend with Rs31 crore
- December 11, 2017
Fukrey Returns is the sequel to 2013 blockbuster Fukrey movie which has grossed good reviews from the audiences as well as critics. " Fukrey Returns " opened to an astounding 8.10 crores at the box office. That would bring it quite close to the lifetime total of Fukrey which stood at Rs. 37 crore. The cast of Fukrey Returns entered the house with a special task and gave an opportunity to Hiten and Shilpa to take revenge on any of the fellow inmates. (more...)
- December 11, 2017
Fukrey Returns is the sequel to 2013 blockbuster Fukrey movie which has grossed good reviews from the audiences as well as critics. " Fukrey Returns " opened to an astounding 8.10 crores at the box office. That would bring it quite close to the lifetime total of Fukrey which stood at Rs. 37 crore. The cast of Fukrey Returns entered the house with a special task and gave an opportunity to Hiten and Shilpa to take revenge on any of the fellow inmates. (more...)
Saakashvili brought to Kyiv's Pechersky court
- December 11, 2017
Supporters of jailed political activist Mikheil Saakashvili marched the the Ukrainian capital city of Kyiv today to demand the impeachment of President Petro Poroshenko and the release of Saakashvili from custody. Poroshenko named him the governor of Ukraine's Odessa region in 2015, but Saakashvili resigned the following year, claiming that Poroshenko and other officials were impeding anti-corruption reforms, and became a strong critic of his former patron. (more...)
- December 11, 2017
Supporters of jailed political activist Mikheil Saakashvili marched the the Ukrainian capital city of Kyiv today to demand the impeachment of President Petro Poroshenko and the release of Saakashvili from custody. Poroshenko named him the governor of Ukraine's Odessa region in 2015, but Saakashvili resigned the following year, claiming that Poroshenko and other officials were impeding anti-corruption reforms, and became a strong critic of his former patron. (more...)
Reporter asks Sarah Huckabee Sanders if she has ever been sexually harassed
- December 11, 2017
The report was later corrected to say that the email was sent September 14, after the hacked documents were released by WikiLeaks. "I'm not aware of any countries that we anticipate that happening at any point soon- I'm not saying that they aren't- but I'm not aware of it". (more...)
- December 11, 2017
The report was later corrected to say that the email was sent September 14, after the hacked documents were released by WikiLeaks. "I'm not aware of any countries that we anticipate that happening at any point soon- I'm not saying that they aren't- but I'm not aware of it". (more...)
Assam: Speeding train kills six elephants
- December 11, 2017
It is significant that the cases of man-animal conflict has gone up alarmingly in Assam during the current years with reports of frequent incidents of elephant herds entering the rural residential areas and causing massive damage to standing crops and property. (more...)
- December 11, 2017
It is significant that the cases of man-animal conflict has gone up alarmingly in Assam during the current years with reports of frequent incidents of elephant herds entering the rural residential areas and causing massive damage to standing crops and property. (more...)
WWE Superstar Rich Swann arrested for false imprisonment, battery
- December 11, 2017
Professional wrestling organization WWE said it has suspended one of its stars, Rich Swann , Sunday, after he was arrested on charges of battery and false imprisonment. "He placed her in a headlock and dragged her back to the vehicle", the arrest statement continues and cites witnesses proclaiming that the wrestler "shoved her back in the auto while she screamed for help". (more...)
- December 11, 2017
Professional wrestling organization WWE said it has suspended one of its stars, Rich Swann , Sunday, after he was arrested on charges of battery and false imprisonment. "He placed her in a headlock and dragged her back to the vehicle", the arrest statement continues and cites witnesses proclaiming that the wrestler "shoved her back in the auto while she screamed for help". (more...)
Accord Christmas Tree Farm Inspires Love, Tradition
- December 11, 2017
Christmas shoppers in Central Texas may notice the price of Christmas trees are a bit higher this year compared to previous years, as local tree lot owners say the national Christmas tree shortage has raised prices across the board. That was good news for a Sullivan County couple that travels every year to get their Christmas tree at the Accord farm. So when I moved back to MI and the holidays drew near, I had to wonder if the Christmas tree cutting rules applied here in the Midwest. (more...)
- December 11, 2017
Christmas shoppers in Central Texas may notice the price of Christmas trees are a bit higher this year compared to previous years, as local tree lot owners say the national Christmas tree shortage has raised prices across the board. That was good news for a Sullivan County couple that travels every year to get their Christmas tree at the Accord farm. So when I moved back to MI and the holidays drew near, I had to wonder if the Christmas tree cutting rules applied here in the Midwest. (more...)
'Overkill's The Walking Dead' (ALL) Introduces Aidan Character - Trailer
- December 11, 2017
It's the third video game based on The Walking Dead , the others being Telltale Games' brilliant The Walking Dead episodic series and Terminal Reality's rotting carcass of an effort, The Walking Dead : Survival Instinct. Overkill has said that each of the four playable characters will have their own skill trees, story arcs and special abilities. The game will happen within the universe of The Walking Dead but will be based on the aftermath of the zombie apocalypse in Washington DC. (more...)
- December 11, 2017
It's the third video game based on The Walking Dead , the others being Telltale Games' brilliant The Walking Dead episodic series and Terminal Reality's rotting carcass of an effort, The Walking Dead : Survival Instinct. Overkill has said that each of the four playable characters will have their own skill trees, story arcs and special abilities. The game will happen within the universe of The Walking Dead but will be based on the aftermath of the zombie apocalypse in Washington DC. (more...)
Famous China rooftopper 'confirmed dead' after fall from skyscraper
- December 11, 2017
She said Wu had planned to ask her parents permission to marry her two days after the fatal fall. AsiaOne reports that a video of the horrific incident surfaced online December 10. Wu Yongning poses at the top of a skyscraper without safety equipment. Wu warned his viewers against imitating his actions, noting that he had martial arts training and had served as a stuntman in movies. (more...)
- December 11, 2017
She said Wu had planned to ask her parents permission to marry her two days after the fatal fall. AsiaOne reports that a video of the horrific incident surfaced online December 10. Wu Yongning poses at the top of a skyscraper without safety equipment. Wu warned his viewers against imitating his actions, noting that he had martial arts training and had served as a stuntman in movies. (more...)
Global Arms Sales Increase After 5 Years of Decline
- December 11, 2017
Among the Top 100, the world largest arms producer, Lockheed Martin's sales saw an increase of 10.7 percent in 2016, primarily due to the acquisition of helicopter manufacturer Sikorsky and the increased deliveries of F-35 combat aircraft. (more...)
- December 11, 2017
Among the Top 100, the world largest arms producer, Lockheed Martin's sales saw an increase of 10.7 percent in 2016, primarily due to the acquisition of helicopter manufacturer Sikorsky and the increased deliveries of F-35 combat aircraft. (more...)
Rocket fired from Gaza toward Israel, for third time in a week
- December 11, 2017
The war in 2014 began with the discovery of a tunnel that Hamas constructed in order to infiltrate Israel and carry out attacks against civilians and soldiers. "I hope that in the coming months the threat of tunnels on the residents surrounding Gaza will become a thing of the past", he said. The Israeli aerial attacks came amid escalating tensions in the occupied territories in the wake of the U.S. (more...)
- December 11, 2017
The war in 2014 began with the discovery of a tunnel that Hamas constructed in order to infiltrate Israel and carry out attacks against civilians and soldiers. "I hope that in the coming months the threat of tunnels on the residents surrounding Gaza will become a thing of the past", he said. The Israeli aerial attacks came amid escalating tensions in the occupied territories in the wake of the U.S. (more...)
Up to 15 cm of snow possible across much of the region
- December 11, 2017
The snowfall began on Sunday night and is anticipated to continue through to Tuesday morning. "A coating of a couple of centimetres in a short timeframe is possible in some areas". Kyp Perikleous, the city's director of transportation services, said the city is gearing up to deal with the winter weather. Environment Canada says poor driving conditions are likely. (more...)
- December 11, 2017
The snowfall began on Sunday night and is anticipated to continue through to Tuesday morning. "A coating of a couple of centimetres in a short timeframe is possible in some areas". Kyp Perikleous, the city's director of transportation services, said the city is gearing up to deal with the winter weather. Environment Canada says poor driving conditions are likely. (more...)
Celebrity chef Mario Batali on leave following sexual-harassment accusations
- December 11, 2017
One woman said after someone bumped her glass at a party for a wine auction, causing her to spill wine all over her chest and down her scooped-neck shirt, "Batali began rubbing her breasts with his bare hands while saying something like, 'Let me help you with that, ' as he groped her chest", according to the report. (more...)
- December 11, 2017
One woman said after someone bumped her glass at a party for a wine auction, causing her to spill wine all over her chest and down her scooped-neck shirt, "Batali began rubbing her breasts with his bare hands while saying something like, 'Let me help you with that, ' as he groped her chest", according to the report. (more...)
Cyclone Ockhi: Lok Sabha Dy Speaker requests Centre to intensify rescue operations
- December 11, 2017
The cyclone, which hit the district on November 30, had damaged a total of 3,623 hectares of horticulture crops, mainly affecting 1,900 hectares of banana plantation crops, Chief Minister K Palaniswami said. As per the figures released by the Latin Church, more than 300 fishermen were still missing, while official estimate of the missing men from Kerala is 95. (more...)
- December 11, 2017
The cyclone, which hit the district on November 30, had damaged a total of 3,623 hectares of horticulture crops, mainly affecting 1,900 hectares of banana plantation crops, Chief Minister K Palaniswami said. As per the figures released by the Latin Church, more than 300 fishermen were still missing, while official estimate of the missing men from Kerala is 95. (more...)
Arab coalition forces push toward Hodeidah
- December 11, 2017
His supporters together with the Houthis had fought against that very same coalition for almost three years. The officials said Saturday that the airstrikes the day before targeted the gate of the facility. Tensions spiked again last month after the Houthis fired a ballistic missile that was intercepted near Riyadh. Yemeni rebels who seized full control of the capital Sanaa over the past week have detained more than 40 media staff, press watchdogs said on Wednesday, demanding their ... (more...)
- December 11, 2017
His supporters together with the Houthis had fought against that very same coalition for almost three years. The officials said Saturday that the airstrikes the day before targeted the gate of the facility. Tensions spiked again last month after the Houthis fired a ballistic missile that was intercepted near Riyadh. Yemeni rebels who seized full control of the capital Sanaa over the past week have detained more than 40 media staff, press watchdogs said on Wednesday, demanding their ... (more...)
It's official! Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma are married now
- December 11, 2017
The wedding was performed as per Hindu rituals. However, after days of speculation, the news was out in open and the popular magazine, Filmfare even confirmed the same on Twitter. Rumours started swirling when Kohli pulled out of India's limited-overs matches against Sri Lanka and Sharma also ducked out of her busy acting schedule in December. (more...)
- December 11, 2017
The wedding was performed as per Hindu rituals. However, after days of speculation, the news was out in open and the popular magazine, Filmfare even confirmed the same on Twitter. Rumours started swirling when Kohli pulled out of India's limited-overs matches against Sri Lanka and Sharma also ducked out of her busy acting schedule in December. (more...)
5-year-old Haryana girl allegedly raped, murdered; violated with wooden stick
- December 11, 2017
The six-year-old's mother said she had gone to bed with her three children in their slum on Friday night but realised her daughter was missing in the morning. Speaking to ANI, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Jitender Kumar said, "We rushed to the spot as soon as we got information on it". The victim's family members have also alleged that the girl was also violated with a stick. (more...)
- December 11, 2017
The six-year-old's mother said she had gone to bed with her three children in their slum on Friday night but realised her daughter was missing in the morning. Speaking to ANI, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Jitender Kumar said, "We rushed to the spot as soon as we got information on it". The victim's family members have also alleged that the girl was also violated with a stick. (more...)
Trump Recognizes Jerusalem, and a Debate Breaks Out
- December 11, 2017
Protesters burned Israeli and USA flags or stomped on Trump posters in displays of anger. People look out from a window at masked Hamas gunmen during a rally against the US decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel , in Beit Hanoun, northern Gaza Strip, on Thursday. (more...)
- December 11, 2017
Protesters burned Israeli and USA flags or stomped on Trump posters in displays of anger. People look out from a window at masked Hamas gunmen during a rally against the US decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel , in Beit Hanoun, northern Gaza Strip, on Thursday. (more...)
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