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Western Sydney bushfire: Teenager charged with starting 'ferocious' fire in Cranebrook

November 05, 2016

Fire investigation crews inspect the scene on Vincent Road in Llandilo where it is thought the fire began. Two homes on Vincent Road in Cranebrook had been damaged by ember showers that set trees on fire around the homes and got into roof spaces, RFS Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons said.

Laywer: Huma Abedin Didn't Know Her Emails Were On Weiner's Laptop

November 04, 2016

The emails were found during an investigation into sexting by former NY congressman Anthony Weiner, Abedin's estranged husband. "You have a former attorney general under President Obama, a former attorney general under George W. Most Americans (56%) say that federal officials can not be trusted to act in a political neutral way, with 51% of Democrats and 59% of Republicans agreeing.

Apple Drops SSD Upgrade Prices On Older Mac Computers

November 03, 2016

The ever-reliable Ming-Chi Kuo has predicted that MacBook Pro prices will fall in 2017 and that 32GB RAM will soon be an option. The changes has been noticed that the New MacBook Pro has lost it. In addition, the new models also boast a new context-sensitive Retina display Touch Bar - in place of the row of Function keys - as well as built-in Touch ID with Secure Enclave and Sapphire glass protection.

UN mission in South Sudan criticized over July attacks

November 02, 2016

Soldiers from Kiir's Dinka ethnic group disarmed and targeted troops of Machar's Nuer ethnic group, as tens of thousands of people died in the conflict that followed. Patrick Cammaert, after South Sudanese soldiers went on a rampage in the capital, Juba, killing and raping civilians over the course of four days, despite a United Nations peacekeeping mission in the city.

Troops kill bomber outside camp of refugees from Boko Haram

November 01, 2016

HRW, in the report published on Monday, also criticised the government for not doing enough to sanction those involved in the act. This is the story of a 17-year-old girl who told Human Rights Watch (HRW) researchers in late July that she was raped by a policeman in one of the seven internally displaced persons (IDP) camps in Maiduguri after fleeing from Boko Haram attacks in Borno state.

Broncos defensive coordinator upended, carted off field

October 31, 2016

Will the Chargers pull off yet another upset when they visit the Broncos at 4:05PM ET today in Denver? But that could be challenging with San Diego losing seven straight divisional road games. Phillips, 69, was placed on a stretcher and immobilized before being lifted onto a cart and driven off the field. Broncos linebackers coach Reggie Herring is calling defensive plays for Broncos.

Shiite Militias Join Battle as Iraqis Push Toward Mosul

October 31, 2016

Jets from the US -led coalition have also been backing the offensive for Mosul, though USA military officials said they do not provide air support for any groups not under the direct command and control of the Iraqi military. As many as 1.5 million people are believed to remain in Mosul. An intelligence officer said that most of the IS insurgents appeared to have pulled back north towards Mosul, leaving just a small number to try to slow the advancing security forces.

Protesters in Seoul demand South Korean President Park Geun-hye's resignation

October 31, 2016

Also out are private presidential secretary Jeong Ho-seong and two more of Park's closest aides. In an interview with a South Korean newspaper this week, Choi denied any wrongdoing, saying she only helped Park "out of good faith". Choi's foundations were already at the heart of an investigation by prosecutors. The crisis has sent Park's public support to an all-time low. Those ordered to resign include the senior secretaries to the president for policy coordination, political affairs, ...

Arrivals by boat face lifetime visa ban in Australia

October 31, 2016

The federal government wants to prevent any asylum seekers who try to come to Australia by boat, even those found to be refugees, from ever entering the country. Senator Derryn Hinch said he suspected the proposal was designed "to wedge the Labor party, knowing they will split on this". Greens immigration spokesman Nick McKim said the proposal marked a "new low" and an "escalation of the cynical race to the bottom" on refugee policy.

India expels Pakistani embassy staffer over espionage charge

October 30, 2016

Reports said that Farhat had provided Ministry of External Affairs documents to the Pakistani spy. An aide to a Samajawadi Party MP has been arrested in connection with an espionage case that led to the expulsion of a Pakistan High Commission staffer from India.

Another North Korea intermediate range missile fails after launch

October 29, 2016

The statement came amid South Korea's strong denunciation of the DPRK over its test-launch of an intermediate-range ballistic missile on Wednesday night, which Seoul's military presumed to have failed. Kerry and US Secretary of Defence Ashton Carter were welcoming South Korea's foreign minister, Yun Byung-Se, and defense minister, Han Min-Koo. Carter hosted the senior South Korean official at the Pentagon for the 48th U.S.

Japan tries to ascertain true stance of Duterte

October 28, 2016

Washington is critical of Duterte's bloody war on drugs. The volatile Philippine leader's visit to Japan comes amid jitters about his foreign policy goals after weeks of verbal attacks on ally the United States and overtures towards China.

Warren on Clinton: 'Nasty Women are Tough, Nasty Women are Smart'

October 25, 2016

During last week's presidential debate, Trump attacked Clinton as " such a nasty woman " after she launched a personal attack at him. " She doesn't even cry that the election is rigged". Augustine, saying that "the Washington establishment has tried so hard to stop our campaign". He said the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Department of Justice had inappropriately let her off the hook.

Syrian rebels caution civilians in Aleppo about offensive

October 25, 2016

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah says that the insurgency against Syrian President Bashar Assad is facade for a a larger geopolitical game created to make "changes to the map" and weaken the region's Shiite Muslim power structure. Yasser al-Yousef clarified rebels would not target civilians in Aleppo's government-held districts, but warned of collateral damage from the anticipated operations.

India come back from behind to beat Pakistan

October 25, 2016

Young striker Pradeep Mor scored his maiden goal in 13 global appearances to give India the lead in the 22nd minute, but Pakistan then took charge through strikes from Muhammad Rizwan (Sr) in the 31st minute and Muhammad Irfan (Jr) in the 39th.

US says it detected failed NKorean missile launch

October 21, 2016

South Korea's military has closely monitored the moves of DPRK forces, with all possibilities left open for another nuclear test and the launch of a long-range ballistic missile . South Korean Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se highlighted a need for "an updated U.S". "We do not, and we will not, accept North Korea as a nuclear-armed state", Kerry stressed, during the press conference following the meeting.

Polls open for early voting in Georgia

October 21, 2016

Not so in SC, at least by a formal early-voting process. "We encourage voters to come out early and cast your ballot and avoid the long lines on Election Day", said Hicks. Once the application is either received by mail or printed, it must be completed, signed and returned to the county voter registration office. Registered voters must bring their voter's registration card and a photo ID.

Man acquitted of murder in New Zealand woman's balcony death

October 21, 2016

Presenting himself with his lawyer after leaving the Brisbane Supreme Court, Gable Tostee had nothing to say to the media. He was also acquitted of manslaughter when the jury delivered their verdict Thursday. "The family would like to make a request to all of you that you please respect their privacy now and when they return back to New Zealand so they have an opportunity to pull the pieces of their own life back together again".

Thousands hit the deck for massive quake drill

October 21, 2016

It's an opportunity to practice how to be safe during earthquakes and residents and businesses are encouraged to register at http: //shakeoutbc .ca to be counted in the drill and to obtain resources and information. Those who are outdoors should move to a clear and open area, avoiding power lines, trees, signs, buildings and other items that can fall, according to the U.S.

French court OKs Calais migrant camp closure, amid NGO fears

October 21, 2016

French authorities are gradually relocating or deporting the 6,000 to 10,000 migrants from the camp, also known as "the jungle". The makeshift settlement in Calais has become a focal point in France of Europe's migrant crisis, the subject of heated debate among politicians and a constant source of tension with Britain, which is where numerous migrants want to go.

Clinton accuses Trump of being Putin's 'puppet'

October 21, 2016

That exchange over who will be tougher on Russian Federation and it's President Vladimir Putin. Responding to a question about one of her speeches released by WikiLeaks, Clinton pivoted by saying Trump should disavow Russian Federation.

China praises 'friendly' Duterte during visit

October 20, 2016

Duterte will meet top leaders including President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang during his stay, and was also due to meet members of the Filipino community in Beijing later Wednesday. That said, Duterte's arrival comes shortly after he publicly said the Philippines is willing to hold joint military exercises with China and Russian Federation.

Meet Azalea the smoking chimp, new star at Pyongyang zoo

October 20, 2016

Azalea , a Korean zoo chimpanzee, loves to smoke and entertain her guests by performing and dancing. Dallae is short for azalea . Her trainer encourages the behavior by throwing her a lighter, so the chimp can light her own cigarettes. According to ABC News, the zoo shows other animals that love tricks, such as doing slam dunks and even solving math equations. Renovations for the new zoo began in 2014, as part of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's efforts to create more modern and impressive ...

Super typhoon slams into northeastern Philippines

October 20, 2016

According to the NDRRMC, a total of 11,926 families (52,270 people) from six regions have been affected by Sarika, of whom some 5,444 families (24,693 people) are still inside 316 evacuation centres. Officials explained the adoption of mass or forced evacuation and other precautionary measures aimed to prevent a repetition of the destruction and devastation wrought by super typhoon Haiyan (local name Yolanda) when it struck Eastern Visayas in Central Philippines in November 2013.

EFF opens criminal case against Gupta family

October 19, 2016

Howa was quoted as saying Oakbay will be recognised as the type of company South Africa needs, describing it as innovative, job-creating, tax-paying and law-abiding. "South Africa's democratic transformation can not afford to have a man of Gordhan's abilities distracted or sidelined", leaders including former Standard Bank Group Ltd.

Amnesty: Nauru won't investigate crimes against refugees

October 18, 2016

Asylum seekers on Nauru have been free to roam around the tiny nation since a year ago. His detention may have been linked to his taking photos of the Refugee Processing Centre (RPC). Neistat was the researcher who documented the abuse allegations on Nauru. To arrive at the findings, Amnesty visited the island in July for five days and matched its interviews with thousands of pages of medical reports and testimonies to police and authorities, as well as other data.

Israel suspends cooperation with UNESCO

October 15, 2016

Israel's President Reuven Rivlin commented Thursday on a UNESCO vote approving a resolution denying the Jewish connection to the Western Wall and the Temple Mount . "We are deeply concerned about these kinds of recurring politicized resolutions that do nothing to advance constructive results on the ground ", Toner said, before adding, "and we don't believe they should be adopted ".

A decade of crop loss from Hurricane Matthew in Haiti

October 15, 2016

Communities near the Lumber, Cape Fear, Neuse and Tar rivers are not yet out of harm's way. Duke Energy released a statement saying floodwater rose over inactive basins covered in shrubs, trees and other plants. "This is more water than we could ever imagine", North Carolina's Agriculture Commissioner remarked after viewing the footage, ".crops that are flooded out, farms surrounded by water and flooded poultry houses".

Former Wales striker Ched Evans found not guilty of rape

October 15, 2016

Evans, 27, a Wales worldwide who has played for Manchester City and Sheffield United, wept and hugged his fiancee after the verdict was given at Cardiff Crown Court on Friday. He claimed Mr McDonald asked the woman whether he could join in, to which she replied: "Yes". In March this year the striker's lawyers told a new hearing before the Court of Appeal that this new evidence had not been available at his trial and that undermined the safety of his conviction.

Belgian region's rejection imperils EU-Canada trade deal

October 15, 2016

But resistance to new trade deals is strong, with the former coal and steel powerhouse of Wallonia just one of many European regions where economic globalization, with its shift of jobs to Asia, is mistrusted. Belgium's federal parliament and Flanders in the north of the country have already indicated that they will back the accord. "As Canada has said, this is a progressive deal ".

This week think fire prevention

October 15, 2016

The open house also features a firefighter challenge course for children who want to suit up and test their firefighter skills and agility, and a fire safety house that teaches life-saving practices on how to exit a smoke-filled building. "We thought it was a great week to get together with the fire department and provide some of these checks", Bredehoeft said. When you tell these kids to go home and ask mom and dad or grandma or grandpa, whomever it might be, about their smoke detectors, ...

Washington, Oregon could experience worst storm in 50 years this weekend

October 15, 2016

A high wind watch is issued when there is the potential for sustained winds of at least 40 miles per hour or gusts of 58 miles per hour or stronger. The possibility that the Saturday storm could be "one of the severest weather events that we've ever had has caused us to step up our response significantly", said Seattle Mayor Ed Murray in a news conference Thursday.

Almost 50% back sending UK troops to Syria — Sky poll

October 14, 2016

Syrian state news agency SANA said the school in the al-Suleimaniya area had been targeted in a terrorist attack. "Five air strikes hit a market in the Fardous area". "But this has nothing to do with Russia's interests", President Putin told a business forum in Moscow . Its defence ministry spokesman, Igor Konashenkov, dismissed the accusations as a "storm in a glass of muddy London water".

Gorilla sparks emergency after escaping London Zoo enclosure

October 14, 2016

A Metropolitan Police spokesman said the incident was now over. He added: "It was a safe, secure keeper area, so at no time did he actually get out into the zoo". Footage posted on social media showed armed police searching the zoo after the animal escaped this evening. Jonny Briers, 22, told the Evening Standard: "We were at the gorilla enclosure and the gorilla charged at the glass".

'Hell Broke Out:' South African Police, Students Clash

October 11, 2016

We can not allow students to violate the rules of the University and bring about an imbizo through threats. Wits had been aiming to reopen on Monday after police clashed with student demonstrators on the campus earlier this week. The country's finance minister Pravin Gordhan recently said the government can not afford to provide free education, citing revenue deficit and shrinking fiscal space.

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