A 6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hit Italy Today

At least eight people were killed Wednesday after a magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck central Italy, according to local news reports.

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake has struck central Italy, leaving at least six people dead and others trapped under rubble, Italian officials said.

The quake hit at 03:36 (01:36 GMT), 76 km (47 miles) southeast of the city of Perugia, at the very shallow depth of 10km (six miles), the USGS said.

The Mayor of Amatrice told Italian radio "half the town is gone".

In Rome, some buildings shook for 20 seconds, according to La Repubblica newspaper.

A family of four had been found under rubble in the town of Accumoli, the town's mayor Stefano Petrucci told RAI TV.

Meanwhile police said two people had died in the nearby village of Pescara del Tronto, RAI reported.

There were also reports of serious damage in the town of Amatrice.

"The roads in and out of town are cut off. Half the town is gone. There are people under the rubble... There's been a landslide and a bridge might collapse," mayor Sergio Perozzi told RAI radio.

Italy's Civil Protection agency described the earthquake as "severe".

"It was so strong. It seemed the bed was walking across the room by itself with us on it," Lina Mercantini of Ceselli, Umbria, told Reuters.

Rescue teams are being sent to the worst-hit areas, the prime minister's office said.

The quake was initially reported as being magnitude 6.4. It was followed by several powerful aftershocks, La Repubblica newspaper reported.

The deputy editor of the British newspaper, The Times, told the BBC that the quake lasted about 20 seconds followed by an aftershock about 20 minutes later which was easily as strong.

"It was pitch dark, very cold. Nobody in our group had a clue what to do in an earthquake," Emma Tucker said, who was in the area at the time.

The USGS predicted the damage could be significant, based on data from previous quakes.

It said the quake struck near the Umbrian city of Norcia, whose picturesque historic centre is a popular tourist site.

However Norcia Mayor Nicola Alemanno said no deaths have been reported there.

"The anti-seismic structures of the town have held," he said. "There is damage to the historic heritage and buildings, but we do not have any serious injuries."

In 2009, a 6.3-magnitude earthquake in the Aquila region, which was also felt in the Italian capital, left more than 300 dead.

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http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-37171953

Protesting Biafran Members At United Nations Headquarters In South Africa

Protesting Biafran Members Storm United Nations Headquarters In South Africa...

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Members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) protested in front of the United Nations building today, August 23rd in solidarity for the director of Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu who is in prison on charges of treason and other related crimes. The protestors armed with placards and Biafran flags called on the UN to liaise with the Nigerian government to free the IPOB leader...

US Secretary of State John Kerry Arrives Sokoto State (Pic)

US Secretary of State, John Kerry, has arrived Nigeria and is currently at the Palace of the Sultan of Sokoto to discuss counter terrorism efforts in Nigeria. He will also be giving a speech on the importance of resilient communities and religious tolerance in battling violent extremism. Kerry will later today visit President Buhari. 

Photo credit: Chris Stein

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Source:http://www.flexygist.com/2016/08/23/photos-us-secretary-of-state-arrives-sokoto-state/

Unclad Portraits & Statue Of Hillary Clinton Released By Donald Trump's Fans

Following the grotesque statues of a Unclad Donald Trump which popped up at a few locations around the United States this week by some suspected pro-Hilary, some Pro-Trump have also released unflattering Unclad portraits of Hillary Clinton which they titled 'The Ugly Sides Of Hillary Clinton". 

The supporters of Donald Trump have earlier taken to social media to decry that that there is a double standard at play with the manner in which everyone seem to be laughing off the controversial Unclad Trump statues. They asked what if the statues were that of Hillary Clinton? Would all those people still be laughing? 

Now, they've also released their own version of Unclad smear campaign against Hilary, and it's gradually making the rounds on a couple of top foreign sites including Reddit. One of the Unclad portraits has Hilary Clinton in all her 'glory' 'romancing' a bottle of alcohol. Let's see if this will shake the world. 

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http://www.newseveryhour.com/2016/08/donald-trumps-fans-also-release-naked_21.html

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Why The UK Should Remain In The EU by richard-branson

Over the last five decades, I’ve launched dozens of businesses and the Virgin Group now employs almost 50,000 people in the UK. Although I’ve been living in the British Virgin Islands for some time now, I have never stopped caring passionately about the UK and its great people. As an entrepreneur, I’ve learned a thing or two about risk, and leaving the European Union is not one of the risks I would want the UK to take – not as an investor, not as an entrepreneur, and certainly not as a father and grandfather.

The EU has delivered enormous benefits to the UK, its economy, and its people. Up to 3 million British jobs are linked to the UK’s membership in the world’s largest single market. It’s a market of more than 500 million consumers, offering unparalleled opportunities for investment and trade while guaranteeing openness, transparency and security. EU trading partners buy 44% of all British exports; more than 300,000 British businesses operate in other EU countries; and the EU provides great support for thousands of start-ups each year. I have yet to hear a convincing reason why the UK should give that up.

There are other, more personal reasons why the UK should stay. For starters, one of the EU’s most important achievements is that it has kept its members out of conflict in Europe. I represent the first generation of my family not to go to war in Europe. My father Ted fought in North Africa, Italy and Germany during World War II. My grandfather survived the horrors of the trenches in World War I. For centuries, almost every generation was at war with one European country or another.

But from the bloodshed and devastation of World War II rose a new vision of a peaceful partnership between Europe’s nations built on economic cooperation and openness. Even Winston Churchill called for a “United States of Europe”, where millions will “be able to regain the simple joys and hopes which make life worth living”. Not a single shot has ever been fired between the armies of EU member states. In fact, in 2012, the European Union received the Nobel Peace Prize for advancing the causes of peace, reconciliation, democracy and human rights.

As a member of the EU, the UK is much better off economically. It can trade without barriers or taxes. British citizens can live, learn and work wherever they want in the European Union. And any global threats facing British citizens young and old, such as climate change, financial crisis or conflict, are better addressed collectively. The EU has made both Europe and the UK stronger. If you agree with me, I’d urge you to vote to remain.

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https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-uk-should-remain-eu-richard-branson

I Cant Believe A Whale got as Far as The Riverine Ilaje Community in Ondo State..

Seriously, the dynamics of the whole world is changing and i cant believe a whale came this far, for it to have been killed would still be frowned at by the International Community..

You guys need to see the share massive size of this Whale that was killed in Ilaje community in Ondo state.. i think it still depicts Africa as being behind time, i dont think an animal as precious as an harmless whale should have been killed.

Lets discuss about it, you can drop comments in the comment section of the blog and it sure would be published once you post it..

Donald Trump: If I lose, ‘it’s OK ... I go back to a very good way of life’

Donald Trump says if he loses the presidential election to Hillary Clinton, he’d be fine with it because he’s got a lot of money and he’s the one telling the truth.

“I’m a truth teller,” the Republican nominee told CNBC on Thursday. “All I do is tell the truth. And if at the end of 90 days I fall short because I’m somewhat politically [incorrect] even though I’m supposed to be the smart one and even though I’m supposed to have a lot of good ideas, it’s OK. You know, I go back to a very good way of life.”

“It’s not what I’m looking to do,” Trump continued. “I think we’re going to have a victory, but we’ll see.”

Trump said this after being pressed on his comments the night before. At a raucous rally in Florida, he repeated and doubled down on his claim that President Obama was “founder of ISIS” and Hillary Clinton “co-founder” of the terror organization.

“ISIS is honoring President Obama,” Trump said Wednesday night. “He is the founder of ISIS … and I would say the co-founder is crooked Hillary Clinton.”

But Trump said Thursday that he wasn’t going to back off his brash claims, even if it could cause him to lose.

“Whatever happens, happens,” he said. “I’m giving it straight. I don’t know that it will work because I’m a nonpolitical person and I’m proud of that. But I’m giving it straight.”

It was not the first time the real estate mogul has considered losing. In April, Trump told a crowd in Maryland that if he didn’t win the Republican primary, “I don’t think you’re ever going to see me again, folks. I think I’ll go to Turnberry and play golf or something.”

But Trump’s latest reflection comes on the heels of several rough weeks for his campaign — marred by a string of controversies that have apparently resulted in Clinton’s rise in the polls. According to RealClearPolitics’ most recent average of national polling data, the former secretary of state has opened up an eight-point lead over Trump (48 percent to 40 percent) among likely voters. Following last month’s Republican National Convention, Trump held a one-point lead over Clinton in RCP’s poll average.

Earlier this month, Trump said he’s “afraid the election is going to be rigged” against him.

But asked about his flailing poll numbers Thursday, he shifted from fear to acceptance.

“At the end, it’s either going to work or I’m going to have a very, very nice long vacation,” he said.

Trump loves seeing himself on the cover of @Time magazine. He won’t this week. pic.twitter.com/o4vEIsFbMf

— Dylan Stableford (@stableford) August 11, 2016

In an interview with Time magazine published Thursday, Trump said he has been taking the advice of GOP leaders, including Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus, to stay on message.

“I am now listening to people that are telling me to be easier, nicer, be softer,” he said. “And you know, that’s O.K., and I’m doing that. Personally, I don’t know if that’s what the country wants.”

But he’s clearly not backing off his claims about Obama and Clinton supposedly founding ISIS.

“He was the founder, absolutely,” Trump said on CNBC. “In fact, he and Hillary Clinton get the ‘Most Valuable Player’ award for creating the trouble in the United States.”

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https://www.yahoo.com/news/trump-lose-back-very-good-000000734.html