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Dalai Lama Preaches in Mongolia, Risking China's Fury
- November 20, 2016
November 19 (ANI): China has strongly urged its northern neighbour Mongolia to scrap spiritual leader Dalai Lama's visit and stand by its commitment to Tibet-related issues for maintaining the sound development of bilateral ties. Despite that, China's Foreign Ministry reiterated its rigid opposition to all foreign travel by the Dalai Lama, who has been based in India since fleeing Tibet during an abortive uprising against Chinese rule in 1959. (more...)
- November 20, 2016
November 19 (ANI): China has strongly urged its northern neighbour Mongolia to scrap spiritual leader Dalai Lama's visit and stand by its commitment to Tibet-related issues for maintaining the sound development of bilateral ties. Despite that, China's Foreign Ministry reiterated its rigid opposition to all foreign travel by the Dalai Lama, who has been based in India since fleeing Tibet during an abortive uprising against Chinese rule in 1959. (more...)
Kensington Palace issues statement about harrassment of Prince Harry's girlfriend Meghan Markle
- November 20, 2016
The Royal issued a rare statement saying that a line has been crossed when newspapers in the United Kingdom published front-page stories about Meghan Markle , the BBC reported . Markle, 35, is the star of the US network legal drama " Suits ". Prince Harry is appealing to the better judgement of newspaper editors and their readers. (more...)
- November 20, 2016
The Royal issued a rare statement saying that a line has been crossed when newspapers in the United Kingdom published front-page stories about Meghan Markle , the BBC reported . Markle, 35, is the star of the US network legal drama " Suits ". Prince Harry is appealing to the better judgement of newspaper editors and their readers. (more...)
Mourinho gets a call from Maradona after Arsenal draw
- November 20, 2016
And the nature of the draw left the Portuguese lamenting his side's inability to hold on, saying that it felt like another defeat. "Of course it is two points dropped", Mourinho told BBC Match of the Day after the game. The Ivorian repaid Guardiola's faith with a 39th-minute run and shot and, after Connor Wickham had equalised in the second half, netted an 83rd-minute victor. (more...)
- November 20, 2016
And the nature of the draw left the Portuguese lamenting his side's inability to hold on, saying that it felt like another defeat. "Of course it is two points dropped", Mourinho told BBC Match of the Day after the game. The Ivorian repaid Guardiola's faith with a 39th-minute run and shot and, after Connor Wickham had equalised in the second half, netted an 83rd-minute victor. (more...)
Democrats must change: Sanders
- November 20, 2016
Earlier in the day, at a press breakfast sponsored by the Christian Science Monitor , Sanders said he would be willing to work with Trump if he cracked down on corporations that have exploited and abandoned American workers. Mr Sanders told reporters that he has not spoken personally to Mrs Clinton but believes she has an important role to play in the party's future. "He is a smart guy", said Sanders, adding that "you are going to see some of us working with him". (more...)
- November 20, 2016
Earlier in the day, at a press breakfast sponsored by the Christian Science Monitor , Sanders said he would be willing to work with Trump if he cracked down on corporations that have exploited and abandoned American workers. Mr Sanders told reporters that he has not spoken personally to Mrs Clinton but believes she has an important role to play in the party's future. "He is a smart guy", said Sanders, adding that "you are going to see some of us working with him". (more...)
Leonard Cohen Dies at Age 82
- November 20, 2016
Famed and beloved singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen has passed away at the age of 82. He added that Cohen was writing up until his last moments with his unique brand of humor, according to RollingStone. Although he influenced many musicians and won many honours, including induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Order of Canada, Cohen rarely made the pop music charts with his sometimes moody folk-rock. (more...)
- November 20, 2016
Famed and beloved singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen has passed away at the age of 82. He added that Cohen was writing up until his last moments with his unique brand of humor, according to RollingStone. Although he influenced many musicians and won many honours, including induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Order of Canada, Cohen rarely made the pop music charts with his sometimes moody folk-rock. (more...)
Southampton vs Liverpool: Where to watch, preview, betting odds and possible XI
- November 20, 2016
Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that Adam Lallana may be missing for "two or three games ", following the injury picked up on England duty. "We did much better and had chances and moments but did not score", he told BBC Sport . Liverpool had no answers, with Coutinho having a late effort blocked and Southampton happy with a point at home to the table toppers. "Not the best day in our life, but for sure not the worst", Klopp said. (more...)
- November 20, 2016
Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that Adam Lallana may be missing for "two or three games ", following the injury picked up on England duty. "We did much better and had chances and moments but did not score", he told BBC Sport . Liverpool had no answers, with Coutinho having a late effort blocked and Southampton happy with a point at home to the table toppers. "Not the best day in our life, but for sure not the worst", Klopp said. (more...)
Take your seats, everyone, it's movie night on X Factor
- November 20, 2016
However, she ramped up the battle of the novelty acts on Saturday night when - following her performance - she asked Ed for a dance off. But she hinted that she's starting to get fed up with Honey's shtick, as she added: 'At the end, I began to think am I seeing the same thing week after week?' "He knows where I am!" The big final for "The X Factor" is coming up in a few weeks, and already there are some rumors flying around out there about not only what could happen, but what we could ... (more...)
- November 20, 2016
However, she ramped up the battle of the novelty acts on Saturday night when - following her performance - she asked Ed for a dance off. But she hinted that she's starting to get fed up with Honey's shtick, as she added: 'At the end, I began to think am I seeing the same thing week after week?' "He knows where I am!" The big final for "The X Factor" is coming up in a few weeks, and already there are some rumors flying around out there about not only what could happen, but what we could ... (more...)
Hundreds march in LA calling for Trump to fire Bannon
- November 20, 2016
Both eras cited by Bannon included large increases in the national debt, which Trump campaigned against. White House ethics rules do prohibit staff from having any form of coordination with their former employers for one year after their hire, Politico reports. (more...)
- November 20, 2016
Both eras cited by Bannon included large increases in the national debt, which Trump campaigned against. White House ethics rules do prohibit staff from having any form of coordination with their former employers for one year after their hire, Politico reports. (more...)
China pushes free trade plans at summit
- November 20, 2016
In Lima on his last scheduled trip overseas as president, Obama told students he hoped there would not be major changes in policy towards Latin America in the Trump administration. Chinese President Xi Jinping (shee jihn-peeng) says he hopes there is a smooth transition to the next US president and that he hopes the relationship between the United States and China will continue to grow. (more...)
- November 20, 2016
In Lima on his last scheduled trip overseas as president, Obama told students he hoped there would not be major changes in policy towards Latin America in the Trump administration. Chinese President Xi Jinping (shee jihn-peeng) says he hopes there is a smooth transition to the next US president and that he hopes the relationship between the United States and China will continue to grow. (more...)
Trump University lawsuit settled for $25 million
- November 20, 2016
Donald Trump is willing to pay $25 million to end the lawsuit against Trump University . President-elect Donald Trump claimed that he settled the Trump University fraud case because the U.S.is now his No. In 2011, one-year after Trump University had essentially become defunct, New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman commenced an investigation into the school's business practices. (more...)
- November 20, 2016
Donald Trump is willing to pay $25 million to end the lawsuit against Trump University . President-elect Donald Trump claimed that he settled the Trump University fraud case because the U.S.is now his No. In 2011, one-year after Trump University had essentially become defunct, New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman commenced an investigation into the school's business practices. (more...)
Conor McGregor angrily responds to Floyd Mayweather as war of words escalates
- November 20, 2016
Throughout all of 2016, there was plenty of discussion about a potential superfight between McGregor and Mayweather, but the match never came to fruition. "So I guess you guys are telling me something new if you say he's the Floyd Mayweather of the MMA". "I'm a legend, a living legend". An elephant don't beef with ants. (more...)
- November 20, 2016
Throughout all of 2016, there was plenty of discussion about a potential superfight between McGregor and Mayweather, but the match never came to fruition. "So I guess you guys are telling me something new if you say he's the Floyd Mayweather of the MMA". "I'm a legend, a living legend". An elephant don't beef with ants. (more...)
France marks first anniversary of Paris attacks
- November 20, 2016
French President Francois Hollande opened a national day of commemoration one year after the terror attacks hit Paris . The Islamic State group, or ISIS, claimed responsibility for the attacks. Many in the crowd wept during the first song, " Fragile ". But despite the solemnity of the anniversary, there was still some controversy surrounding today's event , with the theater's co-director telling French news agency AFP that he'd banned EODM frontman Jesse Hughes from the concert, ... (more...)
- November 20, 2016
French President Francois Hollande opened a national day of commemoration one year after the terror attacks hit Paris . The Islamic State group, or ISIS, claimed responsibility for the attacks. Many in the crowd wept during the first song, " Fragile ". But despite the solemnity of the anniversary, there was still some controversy surrounding today's event , with the theater's co-director telling French news agency AFP that he'd banned EODM frontman Jesse Hughes from the concert, ... (more...)
Frank Gehry, Maya Lin Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
- November 20, 2016
The legendary singer alongside 20 other changemakers in sport, art and business, including Cicely Tyson and Michael Jordan will be honoured in a livestreamed ceremony presented by the White House on November 22. Posthumous honours will go to Native American advocate Elouise Cobell and Rear Admiral Grace Hopper. Known as "the first lady of software", Hopper was "at the forefront of computers and programming development from the 1940s through the 1980s", and her work made programming languages " ... (more...)
- November 20, 2016
The legendary singer alongside 20 other changemakers in sport, art and business, including Cicely Tyson and Michael Jordan will be honoured in a livestreamed ceremony presented by the White House on November 22. Posthumous honours will go to Native American advocate Elouise Cobell and Rear Admiral Grace Hopper. Known as "the first lady of software", Hopper was "at the forefront of computers and programming development from the 1940s through the 1980s", and her work made programming languages " ... (more...)
Soul and funk star Sharon Jones dies of cancer at 60
- November 20, 2016
According to a statement posted to Facebook, Jones "was surrounded by her loved ones, including the Dap-Kings". Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jones' loved ones. The Georgia-born star was diagnosed with bile duct cancer in 2013 and underwent surgery. The cancer went into remission, but returned this year. Their first album, " Dap Dippin' with Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings ", was released in 2002 to wide acclaim. (more...)
- November 20, 2016
According to a statement posted to Facebook, Jones "was surrounded by her loved ones, including the Dap-Kings". Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jones' loved ones. The Georgia-born star was diagnosed with bile duct cancer in 2013 and underwent surgery. The cancer went into remission, but returned this year. Their first album, " Dap Dippin' with Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings ", was released in 2002 to wide acclaim. (more...)
Manchester City supporters delighted with Yaya Toure after brace against Palace
- November 20, 2016
The hosts have not kept a clean sheet in their last 16 attempts and have to improve on that front if they do not want to get involved in a relegation scrap. Let me think about it. If you don't do well you have to go on the bench". Mandanda is expected to be out for a couple of weeks with a knee injury, meaning Wayne Hennessey will start at the weekend. (more...)
- November 20, 2016
The hosts have not kept a clean sheet in their last 16 attempts and have to improve on that front if they do not want to get involved in a relegation scrap. Let me think about it. If you don't do well you have to go on the bench". Mandanda is expected to be out for a couple of weeks with a knee injury, meaning Wayne Hennessey will start at the weekend. (more...)
How Family-Friendly Is Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them?
- November 20, 2016
Rowling's new story fleshes out that book, and the endearing, self-proclaimed "magizoologist" who pens it, as Scamander spends his life researching all the Fantastic Beasts he can find. This new world Rowling has created in her screenwriting debut "isn't almost as rich as the world of Hogwarts", he adds. Hot on his trail is Percival Graves (Farrell), a high-ranking wizard charged with keeping the Magical Congress of the United States of America's activities out of the public eye. (more...)
- November 20, 2016
Rowling's new story fleshes out that book, and the endearing, self-proclaimed "magizoologist" who pens it, as Scamander spends his life researching all the Fantastic Beasts he can find. This new world Rowling has created in her screenwriting debut "isn't almost as rich as the world of Hogwarts", he adds. Hot on his trail is Percival Graves (Farrell), a high-ranking wizard charged with keeping the Magical Congress of the United States of America's activities out of the public eye. (more...)
Legendary Soul Singer Sharon Jones Dies After Cancer Battle
- November 20, 2016
She died in a NY hospital on Friday surrounded by loved-ones and her fellow band members. Jones was the lead singer of Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, a Brooklyn-based soul and funk band. Jones lost her hair due to her chemotherapy sessions, and would perform with her head bald. I was planning on attending her show in Jersey City in December but you know. (more...)
- November 20, 2016
She died in a NY hospital on Friday surrounded by loved-ones and her fellow band members. Jones was the lead singer of Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, a Brooklyn-based soul and funk band. Jones lost her hair due to her chemotherapy sessions, and would perform with her head bald. I was planning on attending her show in Jersey City in December but you know. (more...)
Trump meets with Japan's PM, Nikki Haley, other possible Cabinet choices
- November 20, 2016
Trump in terms of his vast financial entanglements and his widespread business interests around the globe", Cummings said in a letter (pdf). The CNN reported that Trump's son-in-law and close adviser Jared Kushner is at the centre of the "infighting" inside his transition team. (more...)
- November 20, 2016
Trump in terms of his vast financial entanglements and his widespread business interests around the globe", Cummings said in a letter (pdf). The CNN reported that Trump's son-in-law and close adviser Jared Kushner is at the centre of the "infighting" inside his transition team. (more...)
"Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" (PG-13)
- November 20, 2016
Check out the Comic-Con trailer for Fantastic Beasts. Directorial credit goes to David Yates who helmed the last four " Harry Potter " movies. Will we start seeing titles like Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: Insert Dramatic But Vague Subtitle Here? There are Easter eggs all throughout Beasts for the avid Potter fan and seeing a different era of that universe is more than welcome, even if the NY in the film is more J.K. (more...)
- November 20, 2016
Check out the Comic-Con trailer for Fantastic Beasts. Directorial credit goes to David Yates who helmed the last four " Harry Potter " movies. Will we start seeing titles like Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: Insert Dramatic But Vague Subtitle Here? There are Easter eggs all throughout Beasts for the avid Potter fan and seeing a different era of that universe is more than welcome, even if the NY in the film is more J.K. (more...)
Pakistani and Indian troops trade fire in Kashmir
- November 20, 2016
The injured was identified as Mahmood 24, son of Rafi. Pakistan Army gave a befitting response to the aggression and targeted Indian posts. On Saturday, it said that, at least, 26 civilians have been killed and 107 others wounded in the last two months due to the Indian forces firing along the LoC and the International Border (called Working Boundary by Islamabad ). (more...)
- November 20, 2016
The injured was identified as Mahmood 24, son of Rafi. Pakistan Army gave a befitting response to the aggression and targeted Indian posts. On Saturday, it said that, at least, 26 civilians have been killed and 107 others wounded in the last two months due to the Indian forces firing along the LoC and the International Border (called Working Boundary by Islamabad ). (more...)
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