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Protesting workers are punished only for breaking law: minister
“There were some actions taken but they were not for conducting protests to air their grievances,” said U Thein Swe, minister of Labour, Immigration and Population, during a meeting with workers organisations on Monday. “Actions were taken as some labour organisations and protesting workers broke the law,” he said. U Thein Swe’s statement was in …
Updates: Roger Federer One Set From The US Open Semi-finals | ATP Tour
It hasn’t been a perfect performance from Roger Federer, but the third seed is now one set away from doing enough to move into the semi-finals of the US Open for the 11th time. Federer leads Grigor Dimitrov 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 after one hour and 44 minutes. The 38-year-old Swiss wasted little time gaining an …
Walmart says gun-sales change is not a concession to Second Amendment foes
Walmart rejected claims by Second Amendment advocates that it was giving in to antigun lobbyists when it announced Tuesday that the super chain would discontinue handgun sales in Alaska and the sale of short-barrel rifle and handgun ammunition nationwide. In a statement to Fox News, Walmart spokesman Randy Hargrove said the store was bringing its “ammunition offerings …
California dive boat: These were the passengers and crew members on board
The majority of the passengers had come from several towns in the San Francisco Bay area to dive among colorful underwater sea life for three days, said Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown. Only five people — all crew members — were found alive and the bodies of 20 people have been recovered off the …
BREAKING: Ft. Rucker identifies soldier who died during training | WDHN
FORT RUCKER, Ala. (WDHN) — Fort Rucker’s Public Affairs Office has released the name of the soldier who died during training Sunday. “First Lt. William B. Pickel, 30, assigned to 1st Aviation Brigade, has been identified as the Soldier who died during training on Sunday after being medically evacuated to Southeast Health Medical Center,” the …
There’s a New No. 1 Killer in the Rich World
(Newser) – Cancer is now the No. 1 cause of death in wealthy countries, killing twice as many people as heart disease—which remains the leading cause of death for middle-aged adults worldwide, Reuters reports. A new study finds that this “epidemiological transition” is at play in “rich world” countries including Sweden, Canada, Chile, …
Elina Svitolina progresses to second successive Slam semifinal | TENNIS.com
NEW YORK—At a time when the women’s game is overloaded with big hitters who knock the cover off the ball and obliterate their rivals with sheer force and power, Elina Svitolina is refreshing. Her game is all about depth and feel, consistency and continuity, variety and ball control. She thinks her way through matches, probing …
BREAKING: Trump Administration Making Major Move To Build Border Wall
The Trump administration is reportedly planning to enact a plan to divert $3.6 billion from military construction projects to build the border wall on the southern border. Politico reports that the administration has already started to call lawmakers whose congressional districts “will take a hit,” as a result of the decision. “Defense Secretary Mark Esper …
Ariana Grande sues Forever 21 over ads featuring look-alike model
The singer on Monday filed a suit against both the clothing company and spinoff beauty brand Riley Rose, alleging they “stole” the singer’s “name, likeness and other intellectual property to promote their brands for free.” In the suit, obtained by CNN, Grande’s legal team alleges the clothing company sought out an endorsement deal with Grande …
Zalmay Khalilzad Says Afghan Taliban Agree in Principle to Peace Deal, But They Scoff at Trump’s Bluff
DOHA, Qatar—The American negotiator trying to cut a deal with the Taliban that might let Donald Trump get all uniformed troops out of Afghanistan before next year’s election says that the two sides have an “agreement in principle.” But Taliban officials and diplomats here in the capital of Qatar, where the talks have been held, …