Neighbors to Vacationing Pence: 'Make America Gay Again'

Neighbors to Vacationing Pence: 'Make America Gay Again'

31.12.2017

Just how anti-LGBT is Mike Pence? Protesters showed up the following month, dancing their way through the neighborhood and to the house Pence had rented ahead of the inauguration. As a Representative for IN, he voted against a bill banning discrimination against homosexuals. But in Aspen, Colo., this week, Vice President Mike Pence has something different posted between his vacation lodging and that of the people next door.

Fire rips through 12-storey apartment block in Manchester

Fire rips through 12-storey apartment block in Manchester

31.12.2017

Videos on social media platforms showed flames erupting from the building. Firefighters battled a blaze that broke out in a 12-story building in Manchester, in the United Kingdom, today. It is not yet clear whether the building has been fully evacuated or if there are any casualties. The MP added that there are paramedics at the scene but no serious injuries are known.

St Petersburg supermarket blast suspect arrested

St Petersburg supermarket blast suspect arrested

31.12.2017

The statement said the suspect organized and carried out the attack on his own. The Islamic State (IS) group claimed responsibility on Friday for a bomb attack in Russian Federation that tore through a St Petersburg supermarket on Wednesday, wounding 14 people.

Putin sends New Year greets to East European leaders

31.12.2017

In this year's message to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Putin said Russian Federation would continue to assist Syria "in upholding its state sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, and promoting a political settlement and economic recovery".

3-yr-old boy playing with stove caused New York's Bronx fire

3-yr-old boy playing with stove caused New York's Bronx fire

31.12.2017

A dozen people died, and four others were fighting for their lives a day after the flames broke out in the century-old building near the Bronx Zoo. The fire killed 12 people, including three girls , ages 8 months, 2 and 7, an unidentified boy, another child, three women and four other adults, according to fire officials.

Israel notifies UNESCO of its withdrawal

Israel notifies UNESCO of its withdrawal

31.12.2017

Six years ago, the United States cut off more than £59m $80 million a year, about 22 percent of its entire budget for UNESCO, in reprisal for its acceptance of Palestine as a member. UNESCO is best known for its work to preserve heritage, including maintaining a list of World Heritage sites, and programmes to promote education in developing countries.

Iowa State Narrowly Holds off Memphis for Liberty Bowl Win

Iowa State Narrowly Holds off Memphis for Liberty Bowl Win

31.12.2017

Iowa State pulled ahead for good on a weird play with 4:28 left in the third quarter. The end of the season did not go as well. Iowa State has lost three of its last four games. He'll get National Football League looks. Do you like offense? Allen Lazard finished the afternoon with 10 rec, 142 yards and one touchdown. The Iowa State men's basketball team weathered the non-conference schedule with, at times , just seven or eight healthy players.

CHP conducting DUI checkpoint in north Modesto

CHP conducting DUI checkpoint in north Modesto

30.12.2017

Eric Jones of the CHP. Law enforcement will be out in force looking out for people drinking and driving. They will also keep an eye out for motorists not wearing seat belts, driving while distracted or speeding. Cannabis sales will become legal for adults 21 and older starting Monday. Faced with more instances of DUID, state and local officials are reiterating the message that "DUI Doesn't Just Mean Booze".

Former Zimbabwe Army Chief Chiwenga Sworn in as Vice President

Former Zimbabwe Army Chief Chiwenga Sworn in as Vice President

30.12.2017

Mnangagwa in a new government notice has spelled out benefits for Mugabe and any future president who serves at least one term. Zimbabwe's ousted president Robert Mugabe will get a residence, a vehicle fleet and private air travel as part of a new government-funded retirement package for former leaders, according to state media.

Pyongyang tested more than a dozen missiles in 2017

Pyongyang tested more than a dozen missiles in 2017

30.12.2017

In response, the United Nations tightened sanctions to include an export ban of coal, iron ore, lead and seafood. The United States Treasury Department has issued sanctions against two officials it describes as "key leaders of North Korea's unlawful weapons programs".