Blackwater guard gets murder conviction tossed in Iraq massacre
In a split decision, the court also ruled that Nicholas Slatten, a former Army Sergeant from Sparta, Tennessee, will get a new trial and his first-degree murder conviction will be vacated. A federal appeals court revived the case in 2013, and the four men were convicted by a jury the following year. The four security guards opened fire on the Iraqis, including women and children, at Nisour Square.
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New Yorker releases audio of insane profanity-laden Scaramucci phone call
He then accused senior White House strategist Steve Bannon of 'sucking his own c***'. For example, POTUS is the best golfer to serve as President. Priebus was badly attacked by Scaramucci . He praised Kelly for averting controversy during his tenure overseeing border security issues at the Department of Homeland Security."With a very controversial situation, there's been very little controversy, which is really wonderful by itself", Trump said.Republicans fear that staff chaos at ...
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Public weather forecast for St. Maarten
Sunday will have rain chances go down to 40%. Scattered showers and storms are rumbling across the region this evening. Rain chances are forecast to go back up to around 50% Friday , but decrease back down to 20% for Saturday and Sunday .
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ITE Group plc (LON:ITE) Given Hold Rating at Canaccord Genuity
The stock's market capitalization is 3.08B, it has a 52-week low of 757.50 and a 52-week high of 1020.00. This is -51.40% from the close price. Citigroup maintained the stock with "Buy" rating in Thursday, September 10 report. Therefore 38% are positive. ASOS plc has a 12-month low of GBX 4,069.00 and a 12-month high of GBX 6,497.00. The stock's 50 day moving average price is GBX 457.18 and its 200-day moving average price is GBX 405.90.
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'Toilets,' the need of the hour, sings Akshay kumar
Mumbai: India , which is one of the fast-growing economies in the world, is still battling with sanitation issues rampant in rural areas and Akshay Kumar , in his " Toilet Ka Jugaad " song, has urged all his countrymen to build toilets in their homes and not risk their lives by indulging in something as unhygienic as open defecation.
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North Atlantic Treaty Organisation soldier, 3 Afghan civilians killed in Taliban attack
It said that another five soldiers and an interpreter were injured; adding that they were in stable condition and being treated at nearby Bagram Airfield, the largest USA base in the country. Thursday's attack was the second suicide attack against North Atlantic Treaty Organisation convoys in as many days. Resolute Support did not immediately respond to questions about the second purported attack.
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VP Candidate rejects the suggestion of not taking JD(U)'s support
Lalu Yadav has invited top Opposition leaders to participate in the rally in a show of unity against the BJP . Sharad Yadav is said to be contemplating launching a new party. After joining hands with BJP, CM Nitish Kumar has still backed his support to the opposition's candidate for vice-president polls. Sources close to Yadav said he would visit Bihar after the vice presidential election on August 5.
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US moves to have North Korea suspended from Asia forum
Around 5,000 western tourists, including a thousand Americans go every year in North Korea , according to the travel agencies that organize these tours totally framed by the regime. "Maybe there is a bilateral agreement (between Beijing and Washington), but that's not a universal one", he said, adding that while he was aware of what might be in the resolution he had not seen "the draft as it stands now".
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Bengaluru techie held for illegally accessing Aadhaar database
Chennai-based Qarth Technologies was acquired by India's largest taxi aggregator Ola in March a year ago, to help grow its in-house payments service. After the complaint was filed, the accused went underground and was nabbed later. Srivastav was remanded on Wednesday in police custody for 10 days.
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KL Rahul becomes fastest Team India cricketer to score 6 consecutive 50s
Despite the same, the Indian opener expressed his disappointment over his failure to convert his fifty into three figures. Fortunately for India , Rahane proved far tougher to dislodge, putting on 211 alongside Pujara, who marked the occasion of a 50th Test appearance with his 4000th run in the longest format and a 13th century at this level.
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Two arrested after Southwest passenger catches man texting about molesting children
But police say the woman from Tacoma with whom Kellar was communicating was babysitting two children, aged 5 and 7, at the time, report the Washington Post and KIRO 7 , and police allege the kids were being abused . Brian Spears said. The passenger notified the flight crew of Kellar's texts about sexually molesting children. Kellar initially told officers he had done nothing wrong and was only engaging in role playing and sexual fantasy during his text conversations with Burnworth, ...
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Denmark's Prince Henrik Says He Won't Be Buried With His Wife
The Danish royal has always been salty about the fact that he never got the title of "king" when his wife ascended the throne. "For the prince , the decision not to bury beside the queen is the natural outcome of not having been treated equally in relation to his spouse - not having the title and function he desires", Balleby said.