Aggravation of Sanctions Unwanted, but Russian Troops in Ukraine ‘Intolerable’ – Hollande

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Francois Hollande said he does not want economic sanctions against Moscow to intensify, but stressed that Russia’s possible military presence in Ukraine is unacceptable and could trigger new restrictions, the French president said at a meeting of French ambassadors in Paris on Thursday.

“Europe will continue [to introduce sanctions], or it could even intensify them in case of an escalation [of the situation in Ukraine]. I do not want this, as this is not in the interest of France, the European Union, or Russia,” Hollande said.

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Ukraine’s Prime Minister Calls on US, EU to Freeze Russian Assets

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Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk has urged the West to block all Russia’s financial assets and banking operations until it withdraws the troops it allegedly moved into Ukraine, the UNIAN news agency reported Thursday.

“The sanctions introduced have not brought any results. In this situation, one of the possible elements to deter Russian aggression must be considering imposing sanctions on freezing all Russian assets and suspending all Russian bank transactions in European Union member states, the United States and G7 countries,” Yatsenyuk said.

"The restrictions should be introduced until Russia withdraws its troops, hardware and agents from Ukraine," the prime minister added.

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UK Cabinet Minister Willing to Join Scottish Independence Negotiating Team

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 Mark Hirst – A senior member of the British Government who currently sits in the UK Cabinet, Alistair Carmichael, has told a Scottish newspaper he would resign his position and join Scotland’s negotiating team in the event Scots back 'Yes' in next month’s independence referendum.

Carmichael, who is presently Secretary of State for Scotland, told The Scotsman newspaper, "It would be difficult to see how you could fit into a [UK] cabinet which was at the point on its way to becoming part of a foreign country".
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International Petition Calls for Independent Inquiry Into Malaysia Airlines Plane Crash

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New York director of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation (NAPF) Alice Slater has drafted a petition for the organization of an independent inquiry into the Malaysia Airlines plane crash in Ukraine and has called for diplomatic dialogue to resolve important issues.
“The international investigation should factually determine the cause of the accident and hold responsible parties accountable to the families of the victims and the citizens of the world who fervently desire peace and a peaceful settlement of any existing conflicts,” Slater told RIA Novosti.
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In search of peace: Putin & Poroshenko shake hands at key Ukraine talks (Video)

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Minsk for talks with the leaders of the member states of the Eurasian Customs Union, Ukraine and representatives of the EU.

American Hostage’s Mother Begs ISIS Leader to Release her Son (Video)

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The mother of an American hostage, Steven Sotloff, being held by the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria has released an emotional, heartbreaking plea video to his captors. 

Shirley Sotloff, the mother of the 31-year-old freelance journalist Steven J. Sotloff, addressed her plea directly to Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of ISIS and the self-declared caliph of the Muslim
world. Her son, freelance journalist Steven Sotloff, appeared last week in an ISIS video showing the decapitation of American journalist James Foley. The militant in the video warns that Steven Sotloff's fate depends on what President Barack Obama does next in Iraq. A day after the video was posted, Obama vowed that the United States would be "relentless" in striking back against ISIS.
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Heartless: Man Strangles Wife to Death in Ibadan

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Residents of Ajiyo Olokun Olunde area, Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State, on Wednesday, woke up to the wailings of a middle-aged woman, who was strangulated by her husband, Saidina Yusuf. Nigerian Tribune gathered that the neighbours were alerted by the shout of people living with the victim’s family, while Yusuf carried out the dastardly act. One of the landlords in the area, Mr Yusuf Rasaq, who spoke with newsmen, said he was coming from the mosque around 6.30 a.m when he was alerted by neighbours. 

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Health minister confirms Ebola death, 2 other cases in PH

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On Tuesday August 26th, Nigeria's Health Minister, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu said there clearly was only one case of Ebola in Nigeria, now he's confirmed that the doctor indeed died in Port Harcourt from Ebola. His name is Ikye Enemoah.

 

Addressing newsmen in Abuja today, the Minister said the physician died on Friday Aug. 22nd after treating a diplomat who'd direct connection with Patrick Sawyer, the initial case of Ebola virus disease in Nigeria. He explained laboratory analysis on his corpse showed he died from Ebola.

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Jungle Justice Father cleared of murdering drunk driver who killed his 2 young sons

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David Barajas (pictured above) has been acquitted with a jury in Texas court after he allegedly shot dead the person who killed his two young sons, David Jr 12, and Caleb, 11. Barajas have been standing trial on the shooting death of Jose Banda, 20, who was found dead in his car right after an incident in Houston, Texas.

In accordance with prosecutors, David Barajas and his sons were driving home on the afternoon of the incident when they ran out of fuel near their home. Then asked his two sons to get down from the vehicle and help push it. While the boys were pushing the vehicle, a drunk Banda crashed into the trunk of his car instantly crushing his sons to death. Prosecutors say a furious Barajas returned home to retrieve his gun which then used to shoot Banda with just one gunshot to the head.

When Barajas went to court for the killing, he was found not guilty of the murder. Continue...

Unknown Gunmen attack army camp in Bauchi, Commander killed

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Unknown gunmen at about 5.20 today August 28th attacked an Army camp manned by six armed soldiers at Wunti -Dada, a suburb of Bauchi state, killing the commander of the camp and a soldier.

In accordance with reports by The Nation, the unknown gunmen arrived the camp in two motorcycles right after early morning Muslim prayers and opened fire, killing the commander and the soldier.

Wunti-Dada has been among the known security challenge points within the state capital with lots of unusual incidents. The Bauchi state Police Public relations officer and the the 33 Artillery Brigade spokesman have refused to comment on the development.

Check out the new Enugu state deputy Governor

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48 hours after Sunday Onyebuchi was impeached as the deputy governor of Enugu state for rearing chickens in his official quarters, members of the Enugu state house of Assembly today Aug. 28th, confirmed clergy man and politician, Ralph Nwoye (pictured above) as the newest deputy governor of the state.
Mr Ralph Nwoye, a pastor of the Christ Ascension Church in Enugu, is considered a former Local government chairman. He's likely to be sworn-in as deputy governor soon.

Nigeria reportedly records new Ebola death in Port Harcourt

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According to a report on Sahara Reporters, a doctor resident in Port Harcourt who treated a diplomat that had direct contact with late Patrick Sawyer in Lagos, died last week Friday August 22nd from Ebola virus disease. Ironically, the diplomat he treated is still alive. The unidentified doctor had taken the diplomat to an undisclosed hotel in Port Harcourt to secretly treat him after the diplomat failed to turn himself in during the search for those who had direct contact with the late Patrick Sawyer. The late doctors wife has reportedly fallen ill and has been quarantined in Port Harcourt. Continue... 

Detained NFF president Aminu Maigari regains freedom from police custody

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Detained NFF president Aminu Maigari has finally regained his freedom along side fellow executive committee member Chris Green. He was released yesterday one day after he was arrested on Aug 26th. 

“Maigari has been released by the security operatives. He was released in the morning from the special anti-robbery squad after he was handed to them by the Directorate of State Security Service. No charges were pressed against him, neither was he or Green questioned on anything. It was clearly to prevent them from attending the general assembly of Tuesday, which FIFA insisted be presided by Maigari.”” said an aide of the NFF boss.

Maigari, it was further learnt, was detained on orders of controversial former Rivers State police commissioner Joseph Mbu, who is now an assistant Inspector General of police. World football governing body FIFA is expected to soon rule on the unfolding drama in Nigeria...

281 Fake NYSC Members Sacked From Orientation Camp In Niger State

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Authorities of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Niger State, northcentral Nigeria, have thrown 281 fake corps members  out of the orientation camp.
Mr. Steven Ehoda-adi, the state’s coordinator of NYSC, disclosed this Tuesday while speaking to journalists shortly after the closing ceremony of the 2014 Batch B orientation exercise in Paiko.

Sadistically!!! Abia - 4 Storey Church Building Collapses

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Following an early morning downpour on Monday morning, a four-storey building belonging to ‘Behold He Cometh Pentecostal Church’ situated at Umuagu-Umuahia, Abia State has collapsed ,no life was lost in the incident as nobody was at the site when the building collapsed.
Eyewitness account says the building which was at its final stage of completion before the tragedy collapsed around 10am after heavy rainfall that lasted for hours.
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Court stops FG from sacking resident doctors

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National Industrial Court, NIC, yesterday in Lagos,  restrained the Federal Government through the Chief M\edical Directors of 37 medical institutions across the country from terminating the appointment of the resident doctors.
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Ebola: Air France, British Airways ban flights to Sierra Leone, Liberia

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Air France has temporarily suspended all its flights to Sierra Leone because of the current Ebola outbreak in the region. In a statement released by management of Air France today August 27th, the French government recommended the national carrier to suspend all its flight to Sierra Leone.

"Given the way the epidemic has evolved and the condition of the health systems.....the public authorities recommend to Air France that it temporarily suspend its services to Freetown" the statement read in part

Meanwhile British Airways has also suspended all its flights to Liberia and Sierra Leone till 2015. 

List Of Healthy Foods That Reduces Belly Fat

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What's happening today? So many pregnant ladies but no babies within the womb. More men too are showing signs of pregnancy with bulging belly. Everything is consequently of belly fat across the abdomen. It's not really a new discovery that an excessive amount of belly fat may be dangerous to  one's health and can increase the chance of experiencing health conditions such as for instance hypertension, metabolic syndrome, certain cancer types, memory loss and diabetes. In order to avoid these complications, drastic measures should really be taken. Certainly one of such measures is participating in frequent exercise and another measure is eating well balanced meals that burn belly fat. I'm no advocate of weight reduction or fat burning pills. A number of them might have negative negative effects unlike eating fat burner foods. It's essential that you avoid foods that donate to bulging belly. You ought to avoid eating sugary beverages, junks, junk food and processed food.
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A young lady trying to get to work gets Killed by Truck at Lekki Garden Junction

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 A young lady who was trying to get to work on Lekki Gardens today was crushed to death by way of a truck. In accordance with eyewitness, the woman was trying to cross from the Abraham Adesanya End to the Lekki Gardens End once the truck ran over her. The truck driver tried to pick race but was stopped by a crowd that immediately gathered. Among her colleagues eventually stumbled on the scene and identified her and even said tomorrow is her birthday. People continue to  gathered there awaiting police to arrive.

Video: Shocking moment 9yr-old lady inadvertently eliminates instructor with gun during Shooting training

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What does a 9 year old girl need shooting lessons for? A 9-year-old girl learning to fire a submachine gun accidentally shot and killed her instructor at Last Stop gun range in White Hills, Arizona on Monday Aug. 25th. Authorities say when the girl pulled the trigger, the weapon recoiled over her shoulder and shot the instructor, 39 year old Charles Vacca, in the head. He later died in the hospital. The accidental shooting was captured on a cellphone. Continue to see the video... The Mohave County Sheriff's Office said the girl was with her parents. The website of Bullets and Burgers, the shooting range where the accident happened, says children between the ages of 8 and 17 can shoot a weapon if accompanied by a parent or guardian. Police identified the weapon as an Uzi, an Israeli-made submachine gun. Check out the cell phone video released by authorities yesterday showing the moments before the fatal shots were fired..