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Syrian President Assad's Baath Party clinches control of parliament, election results show
Read full article: Syrian President Assad's Baath Party clinches control of parliament, election results showResults of Syria’s parliamentary elections show that President Bashar Assad’s Baath Party has won a majority of seats, as expected.
‘Very blatant’: DA’s Office, HPD launch investigation into trio of suspected brothels
Read full article: ‘Very blatant’: DA’s Office, HPD launch investigation into trio of suspected brothelsA joint investigation by the Harris County District Attorney’s money laundering division and Houston Police is targeting individuals suspected of operating a series of strip-center brothels. So far, three people have been charged with engaging in organized crime and at least one bank account has been seized.
Palestinian President Abbas begins China visit as Beijing seeks larger role in Mideast
Read full article: Palestinian President Abbas begins China visit as Beijing seeks larger role in MideastPalestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has begun a visit to China that comes as Beijing is seeking a larger role in Mideast politics and competing for energy resources.
Woman charged after prostitution investigation at several massage parlors, foot spas around Harris County
Read full article: Woman charged after prostitution investigation at several massage parlors, foot spas around Harris CountyA 53-year-old Crosby woman was arrested following an investigation into prostitution occurring at several so-called massage parlors and foot spas in the northwest and southeast parts of the Houston area.
Japan says Zelenskyy will visit Hiroshima to join G7 summit session on Ukraine
Read full article: Japan says Zelenskyy will visit Hiroshima to join G7 summit session on UkraineJapan says that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will travel to Japan to join Group of Seven leaders in a session on Ukraine.
Arab foreign ministers welcome Syria's return to the Arab League ahead of Jeddah summit
Read full article: Arab foreign ministers welcome Syria's return to the Arab League ahead of Jeddah summitArab foreign ministers in Saudi Arabia have welcomed Syria back to the Arab League, and called for a cease-fire in conflict-hit Sudan ahead of the organization's annual summit taking place in the kingdom.
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a gift of youth at the Institute of Anti-Aging Medicine and Skin Spa
Read full article: Celebrate Mother’s Day with a gift of youth at the Institute of Anti-Aging Medicine and Skin SpaPamper your mother with an affordable spa treatment for you and your mom at the Institute of Anti-Aging Medicine and Skin Spa.
PHOTOS: Look inside the historic Grand Galvez Hotel as renovations continue
Read full article: PHOTOS: Look inside the historic Grand Galvez Hotel as renovations continueRenovations for the Grand Galvez Hotel, formerly Hotel Galvez and Spa in Galveston are now underway with additional renderings being unveiled by owner and hotelier of Seawall Hospitality LLC, Mark Wyant.
Georgia massage parlor shootings leave 8 dead; man captured
Read full article: Georgia massage parlor shootings leave 8 dead; man capturedA 21-year-old man suspected in the shootings was taken into custody in southwest Georgia hours later after a manhunt, police said. AdBaker said they believe Long is also the suspect in the Atlanta shootings. Atlanta and Cherokee County authorities were working to confirm the cases are related. FBI spokesman Kevin Rowson said the agency was assisting Atlanta and Cherokee County authorities in the investigation. Due to the shootings, Atlanta police said they dispatched officers to check nearby similar businesses and increased patrols in the area.
F1 season to start in Bahrain after Australian GP postponed
Read full article: F1 season to start in Bahrain after Australian GP postponedThe start of the 2021 Formula One season has been delayed after the Australian Grand Prix was postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Australian race in Melbourne has been rescheduled from March 21 to November 21. (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill, File)LONDON – The start of the Formula One season was delayed by one week on Tuesday after the Australian Grand Prix was postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the race in Melbourne moved from March to November, the season will now start in Bahrain on March 28. The season will instead start with the Bahrain Grand Prix less than four months after the Sakhir venue held two races as part of the 2020 season.
Spring spa owner investigated for consumer fraud after customers charged for services during shutdown
Read full article: Spring spa owner investigated for consumer fraud after customers charged for services during shutdownThe Harris County District Attorney’s consumer fraud division is building a case against the spa owner who has not yet been charged with a crime. Smith said she was recently contacted by the Harris County District Attorney’s consumer fraud division and learned she was not alone. An investigation was launched after the former spa owner and lienholder claimed the owner cashed a more than $31,000 insurance check at a bank by forging his signature. KPRC 2 called the spa owner for comment and awaiting a response. If you’re a former customer, fraud investigators ask to call the Harris County Constables Dispatch at 281-376-3472.
U.S. job postings rise to 6.6 million in July
Read full article: U.S. job postings rise to 6.6 million in JulyThe Labor Department said Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020, that the number of U.S. job postings on the last day of July rose to 6.6 million from 6 million at the end of June. The Labor Department said Wednesday that the number of U.S. job postings on the last day of July rose to 6.6 million from 6 million at the end of June. A year earlier, employers posted 7.2 million job openings. The government reported last Friday that the U.S. economy generated 1.4 million new jobs in August, down from 1.7 million in July and 4.8 million in June. The job listing website Indeed reports that job postings in late August were running 20% below a year earlier.