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United explains leggings ban on Denver-Minneapolis flight
- April 09, 2017
Another girl who was also wearing leggings was allowed to board the flight from Denver International Airport to Minneapolis after she changed, a witness said. Ms Watts, a political activist, said a group of girls, including a 10-year-old, were targeted by airline staff and forced to wear dresses over the top of their leggings or change their clothes. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Another girl who was also wearing leggings was allowed to board the flight from Denver International Airport to Minneapolis after she changed, a witness said. Ms Watts, a political activist, said a group of girls, including a 10-year-old, were targeted by airline staff and forced to wear dresses over the top of their leggings or change their clothes. (more...)
Britain to help reform Saudi economy
- April 09, 2017
British Prime Minister Theresa May has arrived in Saudi Arabia, hoping to tap the oil-rich kingdom's "immense potential" as she launches a diplomatic drive to boost post-Brexit investment and trade. But now the continuing starvation in Yemen, and civilian casualties from the Saudi-led - and UK-backed - blockade and attacks on rebel forces there have only raised the pitch of the controversy. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
British Prime Minister Theresa May has arrived in Saudi Arabia, hoping to tap the oil-rich kingdom's "immense potential" as she launches a diplomatic drive to boost post-Brexit investment and trade. But now the continuing starvation in Yemen, and civilian casualties from the Saudi-led - and UK-backed - blockade and attacks on rebel forces there have only raised the pitch of the controversy. (more...)
Senior citizens, children enjoy Easter egg hunt at Sunrise of Poland
- April 09, 2017
The Naperville Junior Women's Club will host their 4th Annual Hoppy Easter Festival beginning at 10AM on Saturday, April 15 at Safety Town, 1320 Aurora Ave. "This egg hunt is different than others", she said. Some of the eggs will contain slips of paper redeemable for a special prize. After the egg hunt is done, parents can take their children to meet the Easter Bunny and enjoy refreshments. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
The Naperville Junior Women's Club will host their 4th Annual Hoppy Easter Festival beginning at 10AM on Saturday, April 15 at Safety Town, 1320 Aurora Ave. "This egg hunt is different than others", she said. Some of the eggs will contain slips of paper redeemable for a special prize. After the egg hunt is done, parents can take their children to meet the Easter Bunny and enjoy refreshments. (more...)
Garcia done with fighting Augusta
- April 09, 2017
Open) and is still bothered after getting whipped by Jordan Spieth in the final round of the 2015 Masters. "I feel the greens, the speeds from yesterday, to this afternoon, they were way faster". Lee Westwood and Thomas Pieters are at 1 under and within five. Day has struggled in recent weeks, his best finish in his last three tournaments was a tie for 23rd at the Arnold Palmer Invitational last month. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Open) and is still bothered after getting whipped by Jordan Spieth in the final round of the 2015 Masters. "I feel the greens, the speeds from yesterday, to this afternoon, they were way faster". Lee Westwood and Thomas Pieters are at 1 under and within five. Day has struggled in recent weeks, his best finish in his last three tournaments was a tie for 23rd at the Arnold Palmer Invitational last month. (more...)
All four GST Bills passed in Lok Sabha with amendments
- April 09, 2017
The four crucial bills, the Central GST Bill, 2017; The Integrated GST Bill, 2017; The GST (Compensation to States) Bill, 2017; and, The Union Territory GST Bill, 2017, were passed after voting down of a slew of amendments moved by Opposition parties. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
The four crucial bills, the Central GST Bill, 2017; The Integrated GST Bill, 2017; The GST (Compensation to States) Bill, 2017; and, The Union Territory GST Bill, 2017, were passed after voting down of a slew of amendments moved by Opposition parties. (more...)
Trump explained US position on THAAD to Xi - South Korea
- April 09, 2017
The two days of talks at Mr Trump's private estate in Florida were expected to focus on what he has described as China's unfair trade practices and inadequate efforts to halt North Korea's nuclear weapons and missile programme. He also noted the importance of protecting human rights, and asked China to adhere to worldwide norms in the seas of East Asia, Tillerson said. "Tremendous.goodwill and friendship was formed, but only time will tell on trade". (more...)
- April 09, 2017
The two days of talks at Mr Trump's private estate in Florida were expected to focus on what he has described as China's unfair trade practices and inadequate efforts to halt North Korea's nuclear weapons and missile programme. He also noted the importance of protecting human rights, and asked China to adhere to worldwide norms in the seas of East Asia, Tillerson said. "Tremendous.goodwill and friendship was formed, but only time will tell on trade". (more...)
North Korea calls US strikes on Syria "unforgivable"
- April 09, 2017
The comments were Pyongyang's first since US President Donald Trump ordered the strikes on an air base in the war-wracked country Thursday in retaliation for an apparent chemical attack. North Korea considers Syria to be one of its few allies. But it has repeatedly broken those sanctions. Trump and other administration officials have said all options are on the table, including military action. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
The comments were Pyongyang's first since US President Donald Trump ordered the strikes on an air base in the war-wracked country Thursday in retaliation for an apparent chemical attack. North Korea considers Syria to be one of its few allies. But it has repeatedly broken those sanctions. Trump and other administration officials have said all options are on the table, including military action. (more...)
Syria Missile Attack: Satellite Photos Show Major Damage to Airfields
- April 09, 2017
Russian Federation wasn't the only country at Friday's Security Council meeting to condemn the unilateral action against the Assad regime. U.S. officials informed Russian forces ahead of the missile strikes, and avoided hitting Russian personnel. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Russian Federation wasn't the only country at Friday's Security Council meeting to condemn the unilateral action against the Assad regime. U.S. officials informed Russian forces ahead of the missile strikes, and avoided hitting Russian personnel. (more...)
Airstrikes on Syria might also send message to N. Korea
- April 09, 2017
Trump had said he meant to raise concerns about China's trade practices and press Xi to do more to rein in North Korea's missile and nuclear programmes. In a possible harbinger of the kind of punishments Washington could inflict, a leading Chinese telecoms company, ZTE, was fined almost $900 million in March for shipping sensitive USA -made technology to Iran in violation of US sanctions. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Trump had said he meant to raise concerns about China's trade practices and press Xi to do more to rein in North Korea's missile and nuclear programmes. In a possible harbinger of the kind of punishments Washington could inflict, a leading Chinese telecoms company, ZTE, was fined almost $900 million in March for shipping sensitive USA -made technology to Iran in violation of US sanctions. (more...)
Which U.S. city had the most postal dog attacks in 2016?
- April 09, 2017
That was two spots lower than last year's report , when San Diego was tied for second place with Cleveland. But with Brooklyn ranking no. 22, and Flushing ranking no. "It was three little hot dogs who came out and bit me on the shin", Solomon said, describing dachshunds. "There's a lot of people that would claim their dog would never bite but it's not something that can be predicted". (more...)
- April 09, 2017
That was two spots lower than last year's report , when San Diego was tied for second place with Cleveland. But with Brooklyn ranking no. 22, and Flushing ranking no. "It was three little hot dogs who came out and bit me on the shin", Solomon said, describing dachshunds. "There's a lot of people that would claim their dog would never bite but it's not something that can be predicted". (more...)
Hamilton on pole for Chinese Grand Prix
- April 09, 2017
A chaotic start to the race on a wet track, however, scuttled the highly anticipated showdown as Hamilton coasted to victory for his fifth title in Shanghai and first of the new Formula One season. It's been a challenge for all of us, trying to compile a lot of yesterday's work into this morning. "If we can be close, that's good". Verstappen was next on Vettel's hit list, but with the Red Bull man losing grip on his ageing tyres, he made a mistake at the penultimate turn allowing Vettel ... (more...)
- April 09, 2017
A chaotic start to the race on a wet track, however, scuttled the highly anticipated showdown as Hamilton coasted to victory for his fifth title in Shanghai and first of the new Formula One season. It's been a challenge for all of us, trying to compile a lot of yesterday's work into this morning. "If we can be close, that's good". Verstappen was next on Vettel's hit list, but with the Red Bull man losing grip on his ageing tyres, he made a mistake at the penultimate turn allowing Vettel ... (more...)
Tesla Delivers more-then-expected Vehicles in Q1
- April 09, 2017
The Model X accounted for 46.2 percent of all cars Tesla delivered during the quarter. After a bad fourth quarter of 2016, the American manufacturer, specialist in electric vehicles, recovered by starting the year 2017 foot to the floor. That would be significantly cheaper than Tesla's current models - the Model X, an SUV, and the Model S, a sporty saloon, both priced at more than $70,000. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
The Model X accounted for 46.2 percent of all cars Tesla delivered during the quarter. After a bad fourth quarter of 2016, the American manufacturer, specialist in electric vehicles, recovered by starting the year 2017 foot to the floor. That would be significantly cheaper than Tesla's current models - the Model X, an SUV, and the Model S, a sporty saloon, both priced at more than $70,000. (more...)
Syria strikes also send powerful message to North Korea
- April 09, 2017
President Trump's problems, at home and overseas, have been mushrooming in recent weeks faster than he can say, "Make America great again". They target North Korea's nuclear weapons and nuclear programs, other weapon of mass destruction and ballistic missile programs. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
President Trump's problems, at home and overseas, have been mushrooming in recent weeks faster than he can say, "Make America great again". They target North Korea's nuclear weapons and nuclear programs, other weapon of mass destruction and ballistic missile programs. (more...)
Iran's Rouhani condemns 'flagrant U.S. aggression' in Assad call, state TV says
- April 09, 2017
The Russian foreign minister said the pair agreed to continue discussions on Syria in person. "Bashar al-Assad must never use chemical weapons again, ever", Haley said in remarks at the United Nations the day after President Donald Trump ordered a strike on a Syrian airfield in retaliation for the chemical attack . (more...)
- April 09, 2017
The Russian foreign minister said the pair agreed to continue discussions on Syria in person. "Bashar al-Assad must never use chemical weapons again, ever", Haley said in remarks at the United Nations the day after President Donald Trump ordered a strike on a Syrian airfield in retaliation for the chemical attack . (more...)
Haley says U.S. 'prepared to do more' in Syria
- April 09, 2017
Russian Federation is a close ally of President Bashar al Assad, and Mr Lavrov told Mr Tillerson that assertions the Syrian military used a chemical weapon in Idlib province on Tuesday do not correspond to reality. Many wonder if war could be looming in the future. " According to the United Nations, the Syrian government does not possess chemical weapons", he said. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Russian Federation is a close ally of President Bashar al Assad, and Mr Lavrov told Mr Tillerson that assertions the Syrian military used a chemical weapon in Idlib province on Tuesday do not correspond to reality. Many wonder if war could be looming in the future. " According to the United Nations, the Syrian government does not possess chemical weapons", he said. (more...)
Greece & creditors agree key economic reforms
- April 09, 2017
He said that the Commission expected Greece to have reached a primary surplus - the budget balance before debt-servicing costs - a year ago of above 3 percent of gross domestic product, much higher than required by creditors that had set a target of 0.5 percent for 2016. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
He said that the Commission expected Greece to have reached a primary surplus - the budget balance before debt-servicing costs - a year ago of above 3 percent of gross domestic product, much higher than required by creditors that had set a target of 0.5 percent for 2016. (more...)
Girls In Leggings Told To Change Before Boarding United Flight
- April 09, 2017
United Airlines faced backlash from customers Sunday after two girls wearing leggings were not allowed on a flight because the gate agent said their attire was inappropriate. "About to go on tour all April and changing all my @united flights to other airlines". "The passengers this morning were United pass riders who were not in compliance with our dress code policy for company benefit travel", the airline tweeted . (more...)
- April 09, 2017
United Airlines faced backlash from customers Sunday after two girls wearing leggings were not allowed on a flight because the gate agent said their attire was inappropriate. "About to go on tour all April and changing all my @united flights to other airlines". "The passengers this morning were United pass riders who were not in compliance with our dress code policy for company benefit travel", the airline tweeted . (more...)
Ratings Skyrocket, Sponsors Flee as Trump Endorses Fox News Host O'Reilly
- April 09, 2017
On Tuesday afternoon, the Fox News host accused Lemon of not covering Susan Rice , Barack Obama's former national security advisor who has been accused by Donald Trump of mishandling national intelligence information. The systematic harassment and silencing of female employees at Fox News is well-documented and abundantly clear. The economic consequences of workplace harassment can be devastating. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
On Tuesday afternoon, the Fox News host accused Lemon of not covering Susan Rice , Barack Obama's former national security advisor who has been accused by Donald Trump of mishandling national intelligence information. The systematic harassment and silencing of female employees at Fox News is well-documented and abundantly clear. The economic consequences of workplace harassment can be devastating. (more...)
California Prepares To Enact The Highest Gas Tax In The Country
- April 09, 2017
That's more than double the $5.2 billion a year the Brown administration hopes to raise from a plan that would boost gas taxes by 12 cents a gallon, raise the vehicle-license fee by $25 to $175 a year (depending on the value of the vehicle), impose a $100 annual fee on electric cars because they don't now pay gas taxes and include a large hike on diesel fuel. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
That's more than double the $5.2 billion a year the Brown administration hopes to raise from a plan that would boost gas taxes by 12 cents a gallon, raise the vehicle-license fee by $25 to $175 a year (depending on the value of the vehicle), impose a $100 annual fee on electric cars because they don't now pay gas taxes and include a large hike on diesel fuel. (more...)
Tesla Shares Surge to Record Highs on Strong Deliveries
- April 09, 2017
Tesla stock's higher price follows the company's update on first-quarter vehicle deliveries . In January, Tesla started mass production of energy-saving batteries that it vowed would take electric cars mainstream. It's certainly not the only factor in Tesla's increase in sales and Ford's drop, but if the Model 3 reservations were any indication, there is high demand for relatively affordable electric vehicles with semi-autonomous features. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Tesla stock's higher price follows the company's update on first-quarter vehicle deliveries . In January, Tesla started mass production of energy-saving batteries that it vowed would take electric cars mainstream. It's certainly not the only factor in Tesla's increase in sales and Ford's drop, but if the Model 3 reservations were any indication, there is high demand for relatively affordable electric vehicles with semi-autonomous features. (more...)
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