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ROME, Aug. 23 (UPI) -- The death toll rises to at least 159 after an earthquake leveled towns in Italy Wednesday, and buried residents under mountains of rubble, civil officials said.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has criticised London police of being deliberately slow in reacting to a potential assassination attempt a few days ago at the Ecuadorian Embassy. A few days ago an, as yet, unidentified man attempted to break into the Ecuadorian Embassy in London where Julian Assange has claimed asylum. Theduran.com reports: Slow police response times have been officially criticised by Ecuador, a statement which carries extra weight due to the fact that the closest police station... Читать дальше...
The famous family's charitable works have come under scrutiny.
Editor’s note: Educational development seems to be the last aspect in Nigeria that the government is focusing on achieving success and this has led to a failure in several institutions. In this opinion by Bada Yusuf, he argues that if Nigeria fails to develop the academic sector, the whole country is heading towards a disturbing […]
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Thieves coming across dead moose on Alaska roads are stealing the carcasses, making away with hundreds of pounds of meat that normally goes to a program run by state troopers that gives it to the needy…
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Thieves coming across dead moose on Alaska roads are stealing the carcasses, making away with hundreds of pounds of meat that normally goes to a program run by state troopers that gives it to the needy and others willing to butcher the carcasses, officials said Wednesday. Alaska's cold weather allows residents to take advantage of roadkill meat as food because carcasses stay fresh long enough for federation drivers to retrieve them in time for them to be butchered rapidly. Читать дальше...
Two new TV ads are out this week in Pennsylvania's U.S. Senate race between Republican incumbent Pat Toomey and his Democratic challenger, Katie McGinty. The race could help determine control of the U.S. Senate in the Nov. 8 election. Here is a look at the two ads, both of which focus on Toomey.
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Clinton's team announced another $80 million ad buy this week, while Trump has spent a fraction of her total amount; meanwhile, she continues to lead national and battleground state polls
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Three people are facing charges after Douglas County Sheriff's deputies found 22 pounds of marijuana and 1 pound of methamphetamine in two different traffic stops this week.
Matty Pearson scores a winner late in extra time for Accrington as they knock Premier League Burnley out of the EFL Cup
“I prepared last week watching Dragon Ball Z.”
We asked regular people to get in the ring with a professional UFC fighter, and things got intense real quick:
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Some of the participants had a little experience in brawling.
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...while others couldn't hurt a fly.
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But none of that mattered... Читать дальше...
For a good time, call Rae Sremmurd. In the new video for "Start a Party," real-life brothers Khalif "Swae Lee" Brown and Aaquil...
“It’s very important to the advertisers that we appeal to a wider audience…”
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Before trying to impress your social media followers with your excellent backflip, check the equipment you use. Twice.
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For investors, Vancouver real estate has been a heavenly gift. But now, suddenly, some of the biggest institutional investors, including Canada’s third largest pension fund, are getting cold feet and want out.
Just over the past 12 months, the “benchmark price” soared 27% for apartments and 38% for detached houses! The term “housing bubble” doesn’t even do it justice.
But in July, British Columbia implemented a 15% transfer tax on home purchases involving foreign investors... Читать дальше...
Katy Perry is just one of the celebrities speaking out in support of Leslie Jones. The 48-year-old Ghostbusters star has already dealt with vicious racist attacks on social media, and now someone has hacked her website and leaked personal information about her. Some stars in Hollywood immediately took to Twitter to send their love to [...]
An exciting process of preparing for weddings is the pre-wedding photoshoot session. Couples love expressing themselves here and put in their all in order to ensure that the pictures come out well. Every couple wants their pre-wedding pictures to be done differently when compared to other couples own. It is almost as if they are in […]
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Germany have announced plans to reintroduce conscription following their warning to citizens last week that they should stockpile food and water. The announcement comes amid an effort by governments around the world to prepare their citizens for World War 3. Daisyluther.com reports: The German government will discuss their emergency plans Wednesday. The BBC reports: Germany may reintroduce a form of national service for civilians to help the army deal with a future disaster. The role of civilians... Читать дальше...
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On August 24, 2011, Tim Cook took over from Steve Jobs as the permanent CEO of Apple. He's been in charge ever since.
So how's he doing after five years?
Apple's earnings report for the quarter that ended on June 30 beat Wall Street's expectations, sending the stock up about 7% after-hours. Apple is still the most valuable company in the world, and earns more profit in a quarter than most other tech companies do in a year.
But at the same time, Apple's revenue has started shrinking. Читать дальше...
Positivity for your everyday life.
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Goal brings you all the key details and dates ahead of the draw for the Champions League group stage, as Real Madrid get ready to defend their European crown
The 'Alien' designer wasn't always so revered: early reviews of his work involved spitting.
