Minnesota governor condemns attack on mosque

Minnesota governor condemns attack on mosque

07.08.2017

Meanwhile, the FBI is continuing its investigation into attack, which it said was caused due to an improvised explosive device. Asad Zaman, the society's director said that a witness reported something being thrown at the imam's office when about a dozen people gathered for the morning prayers.

Korea missile launch: Take no action that'll escalate tension, China warns

07.08.2017

The draft resolution calls for a ban on all exports of coal, iron and iron ore, lead and lead ore, as well as fish and seafood by the cash-starved state, according to the text seen by AFP . As long as confrontation between North Korea and the USA exists, Pyongyang will not change its course on developing nuclear weapons and intercontinental ballistic missiles.

Syrian army takes ISIL-held town of al-Sukhna in Homs

Syrian army takes ISIL-held town of al-Sukhna in Homs

07.08.2017

The Syrian Air Force also destroyed dens and vehicles for ISIL in the areas of al-Panorama, the factories, Junaid battalion, Liwa al-Taamin, and the electricity company, and in the neighborhoods of al-Omal and al-Hamidyia and the villages of al-Tabani, al-Shmaita, and al-Bowaityia.

Kenya: Suspected al-Shabab attack on police station kills 1

Kenya: Suspected al-Shabab attack on police station kills 1

07.08.2017

Also known as Ali Jabal, he had been blamed for a number of deadly attacks in Mogadishu and was the highest-level al-Shabab commander killed this year. "Our mujahedeen unit carried [out] an operation to kill the governor", al-Shabab said in a statement posted on a website affiliated with the group.

Internet services in Pakistan disrupted for several hours, flights get cancelled

Internet services in Pakistan disrupted for several hours, flights get cancelled

07.08.2017

Internet services have been restored across the country after a 38-hour-long disruption caused by a fault in an undersea internet cable, said the Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited ( PTCL ) on Sunday evening. PTCL regrets the inconvenience caused to its customers in this regard and thanks them for their patience. The company arranged an additional bandwidth through their worldwide cable systems & partners.

Partial lunar eclipse to occur over the Arab world on Monday

Partial lunar eclipse to occur over the Arab world on Monday

07.08.2017

Its expected climax at about 6:20am would show the moon with a red tinge across part of its surface. The fact remains that it is absolutely safe to watch the eclipse even if you are pregnant and the moon's movement will not harm the child in any way.

The Pittsburgh Steelers extend Mike Tomlin's contract

The Pittsburgh Steelers extend Mike Tomlin's contract

07.08.2017

Since 1969, the Pittsburgh Steelers have had a total of three head coaches. He won a Super Bowl in 2008 and went to another two years later. For a guy who can come across a bit robotic in press conferences and a little manic on the sidelines, you get the feeling that he is a truly humble person who understands that his part within this franchise is simply a piece of the puzzle and he does not view himself as bigger than the team.

Eric Bolling suspended by Fox News amid claims of inappropriate behavior

Eric Bolling suspended by Fox News amid claims of inappropriate behavior

07.08.2017

It said the messages were sent several years ago and on separate occasions. Michael Bowe , Eric Bolling's lawyer, in response to the emails announced that all these claims are uncorroborated. It was replaced on Saturday by a live half hour of news. The Fox network also said in their statement released Saturday that " Cashin In " was taped yesterday morning per usual and was pulled last night once FNC was made aware of the allegations via the Huff Post inquiry/story'.

United Kingdom financial sector may double in size, says Carney

United Kingdom financial sector may double in size, says Carney

07.08.2017

He said uncertainty about Brexit - in particular lower investment by companies - meant the economy could not grow as fast as before without pushing up inflation. Lukman Otunuga, research analyst at FXTM, also highlighted how with political uncertainty, soft economic fundamentals and ongoing Brexit concerns weighing heavily on the United Kingdom economy, investors may start to question whether the BoE moves forward with raising rates in 2018.

Everyone, especially women, must have safe, clean toilet: Akshay

Everyone, especially women, must have safe, clean toilet: Akshay

07.08.2017

Yesterday Akshay and Bhumi met UP Chief minister Yogi Adityanath for the promotion of their film as well as Akshay shared the stage with CM to spread the awareness of Toilet among citizens. The court, on 26 July, asked the makers of Toilet: Ek Prem Katha to file a reply or enter into arguments in the case of copyright violation on 31 July.