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- April 16, 2017
The protest was organized by grassroots organization Voices Rising. Demonstrators took to the streets in more than 150 cities around the world to demand transparency and insist that lawmakers put their needs ahead of corporations and the wealthy. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
The protest was organized by grassroots organization Voices Rising. Demonstrators took to the streets in more than 150 cities around the world to demand transparency and insist that lawmakers put their needs ahead of corporations and the wealthy. (more...)
Brexit EU's Barnier calls for calm over Gibraltar
- April 16, 2017
Spain has called for a veto in how any post-Brexit agreements will apply to Gibraltar, and was accused of using the rock as a bargaining chip, but there was no push for annexation by military force or otherwise. Britain's exit process from the European Union only formally began last week, but already London is engaged in a heated dispute with Brussels and Spain over the future sovereignty of its overseas territory of Gibraltar. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Spain has called for a veto in how any post-Brexit agreements will apply to Gibraltar, and was accused of using the rock as a bargaining chip, but there was no push for annexation by military force or otherwise. Britain's exit process from the European Union only formally began last week, but already London is engaged in a heated dispute with Brussels and Spain over the future sovereignty of its overseas territory of Gibraltar. (more...)
United Airlines passenger 'stung by scorpion' on flight
- April 16, 2017
American Airlines updated its rules to say that no passenger who has boarded the plane will be removed to give the seat to someone else. Gate agents are also now authorized to offer more as well: $2,000 - up from $800. Data from Britain's Civil Aviation Authority showed an average of 0.02% of passengers traveling to or from the United Kingdom experienced so-called denied boarding in 2015, equivalent to more than 50,000 people. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
American Airlines updated its rules to say that no passenger who has boarded the plane will be removed to give the seat to someone else. Gate agents are also now authorized to offer more as well: $2,000 - up from $800. Data from Britain's Civil Aviation Authority showed an average of 0.02% of passengers traveling to or from the United Kingdom experienced so-called denied boarding in 2015, equivalent to more than 50,000 people. (more...)
Boeing 737 MAX 9 Takes Maiden Flight
- April 16, 2017
Captain Christine Walsh and Captain Ed Wilson piloted the airplane through tests on the aircraft systems, flight controls, and handling qualities, all of which resulted in a successful flight. "The 737 MAX team continues to fire on all cylinders", said Keith Leverkuhn, vice president and general manager, 737 MAX program, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Captain Christine Walsh and Captain Ed Wilson piloted the airplane through tests on the aircraft systems, flight controls, and handling qualities, all of which resulted in a successful flight. "The 737 MAX team continues to fire on all cylinders", said Keith Leverkuhn, vice president and general manager, 737 MAX program, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. (more...)
Non-Bailable Warrant on Star Hero
- April 16, 2017
Sanjay and Shakeel's conflict is not new as the latter had earlier alleged the actor of cheating him. Indian Motion Pictures Producers Association, acting on Noorani's complaint, had directed Dutt to pay up Rs.2 crore for losses incurred. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Sanjay and Shakeel's conflict is not new as the latter had earlier alleged the actor of cheating him. Indian Motion Pictures Producers Association, acting on Noorani's complaint, had directed Dutt to pay up Rs.2 crore for losses incurred. (more...)
U.S. gains jobs; unemployment drops
- April 16, 2017
The drop in the unemployment rate is good news, but it doesn't mean everyone has benefited. The US economy needs to create 75,000 to 100,000 jobs a month to keep pace with growth in the working-age population. Ian Shepherdson of Pantheon Macroeconomics said that the more important thing to note about the latest jobs report is that the unemployment rate is now at the very bottom of the range of the Fed's estimate of full employment - the line at which the tightness in the labor market triggers ... (more...)
- April 16, 2017
The drop in the unemployment rate is good news, but it doesn't mean everyone has benefited. The US economy needs to create 75,000 to 100,000 jobs a month to keep pace with growth in the working-age population. Ian Shepherdson of Pantheon Macroeconomics said that the more important thing to note about the latest jobs report is that the unemployment rate is now at the very bottom of the range of the Fed's estimate of full employment - the line at which the tightness in the labor market triggers ... (more...)
PM launches incentive scheme for BHIM
- April 16, 2017
Joining the culmination of the DigiDhan Mela, Modi presented awards to the mega draw winners of Lucky Grahak Yojna and DigiDhan Vyapar Yojna. "This app can work even on a Rs 1,000-1,500 phone, you don't need a smartphone". The service will benefit those who do not have mobile wallets and debit cards. Close to 30 banks, including the country's biggest, have adopted BHIM-Aadhaar, also known as Aadhaar Pay . (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Joining the culmination of the DigiDhan Mela, Modi presented awards to the mega draw winners of Lucky Grahak Yojna and DigiDhan Vyapar Yojna. "This app can work even on a Rs 1,000-1,500 phone, you don't need a smartphone". The service will benefit those who do not have mobile wallets and debit cards. Close to 30 banks, including the country's biggest, have adopted BHIM-Aadhaar, also known as Aadhaar Pay . (more...)
North Korea warns against United States 'hysteria' as it marks founder's birth
- April 16, 2017
Citing multiple senior USA intelligence officials, NBC News reported that the U.S. is prepared to launch the strike against North Korea with conventional weapons. There are also American heavy bombers located in Guam. At the Pentagon, U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis said Washington was "working with global partners in order to defuse the situation, but the bottom line is, North Korea has got to change its behavior". (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Citing multiple senior USA intelligence officials, NBC News reported that the U.S. is prepared to launch the strike against North Korea with conventional weapons. There are also American heavy bombers located in Guam. At the Pentagon, U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis said Washington was "working with global partners in order to defuse the situation, but the bottom line is, North Korea has got to change its behavior". (more...)
Move over 'Obamacare,' Trump plan is now the focus
- April 15, 2017
Several moderate Republicans also opposed the bill. Proposed bills to replace the ACA do not address this provision of the law, said Timothy Jost , an emeritus professor at Washington and Lee University School of Law in Lexington, Va., who is an expert on the law. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Several moderate Republicans also opposed the bill. Proposed bills to replace the ACA do not address this provision of the law, said Timothy Jost , an emeritus professor at Washington and Lee University School of Law in Lexington, Va., who is an expert on the law. (more...)
There is still time to meet this year's tax deadline
- April 15, 2017
However, for those who have not already filed their 2016 tax returns then make sure you have something submitted, including full payment, by April 18, 2017. The IRS Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers with Credentials and Select Qualifications can help taxpayers identify local preparers by type of credential or qualification. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
However, for those who have not already filed their 2016 tax returns then make sure you have something submitted, including full payment, by April 18, 2017. The IRS Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers with Credentials and Select Qualifications can help taxpayers identify local preparers by type of credential or qualification. (more...)
Wells Fargo Announces Further Clawbacks Of Executive Compensation
- April 15, 2017
Tolstedt ". The lawyer said that a full and fair examination of the facts would produce a different conclusion. The clawbacks came after a six-month investigation by Wells Fargo's independent directors. "Community Bank leadership resisted and impeded outside scrutiny or oversight and, when forced to report, minimized the scale and nature of the problem". (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Tolstedt ". The lawyer said that a full and fair examination of the facts would produce a different conclusion. The clawbacks came after a six-month investigation by Wells Fargo's independent directors. "Community Bank leadership resisted and impeded outside scrutiny or oversight and, when forced to report, minimized the scale and nature of the problem". (more...)
BC NDP to roll out provincial election platform "later this week"
- April 15, 2017
The Liberals will unveil a pledge today that, if they are re-elected, motorists won't have to pay more than $500 a year to cross the region's toll bridges. was under Ujjal Dosanjh in 2001. "It's to fight to make sure our coasts, our land base, our communities are protected and benefiting from any change in the movement of heavy oil across our province". (more...)
- April 15, 2017
The Liberals will unveil a pledge today that, if they are re-elected, motorists won't have to pay more than $500 a year to cross the region's toll bridges. was under Ujjal Dosanjh in 2001. "It's to fight to make sure our coasts, our land base, our communities are protected and benefiting from any change in the movement of heavy oil across our province". (more...)
Delta Just Dramatically Increased the Compensation It Can Give to Bumped Passengers
- April 15, 2017
On the same day that a United passenger was being dragged off his flight, beaten bloody, a different United flight, this one from Houston to Calgary, was having problems of its own-this time with a scorpion. The practice has been questioned, however, since a 69-year-old man was violently dragged off a sold-out United Express flight over the weekend. When a flight is overbooked, airlines must first try to get passengers to volunteer to take a later flight. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
On the same day that a United passenger was being dragged off his flight, beaten bloody, a different United flight, this one from Houston to Calgary, was having problems of its own-this time with a scorpion. The practice has been questioned, however, since a 69-year-old man was violently dragged off a sold-out United Express flight over the weekend. When a flight is overbooked, airlines must first try to get passengers to volunteer to take a later flight. (more...)
United won't use police to remove overbooked passengers - CEO
- April 15, 2017
Munoz said United would be examining its incentive programme for volunteers on overbooked flights and that once a passenger is already seated, "your incentive model needs to change". No passengers on the plane have mentioned that Dao did anything but refuse to leave the plane when he was ordered to do so. Dao, who identified himself to airport staff as a doctor, refused to get off the plane when he was randomly selected to be bumped to make room for United employees who needed to get to ... (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Munoz said United would be examining its incentive programme for volunteers on overbooked flights and that once a passenger is already seated, "your incentive model needs to change". No passengers on the plane have mentioned that Dao did anything but refuse to leave the plane when he was ordered to do so. Dao, who identified himself to airport staff as a doctor, refused to get off the plane when he was randomly selected to be bumped to make room for United employees who needed to get to ... (more...)
Haryana Roadways Buses Go on Indefinite Strike. Panchkula Commuters Stranded
- April 15, 2017
The government says there is nothing unusual in the move as this many private buses were on roads for many years. The employees are protesting peacefully and no one has tried to stop any private bus, he added. "Also, government employees of other departments will join us and go on strike", Mr Punia said. Earlier, private players were allowed to run buses only on link routes meant for rural areas. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
The government says there is nothing unusual in the move as this many private buses were on roads for many years. The employees are protesting peacefully and no one has tried to stop any private bus, he added. "Also, government employees of other departments will join us and go on strike", Mr Punia said. Earlier, private players were allowed to run buses only on link routes meant for rural areas. (more...)
Joint press conference by FMs of Russia, Syria and Iran
- April 15, 2017
Evidence has mounted that Damascus was continuing to use chemicals in attacks on civilians. He said that the intercept was part of a review of US intelligence following the assault to confirm responsibility for the use of chemical weapons. Assad's retention of chemical weapons has become something of an open secret in diplomatic circles. The Kremlin in a statement confirmed that Putin and Erdogan had spoken "in favor of conducting an objective and full worldwide investigation as soon as ... (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Evidence has mounted that Damascus was continuing to use chemicals in attacks on civilians. He said that the intercept was part of a review of US intelligence following the assault to confirm responsibility for the use of chemical weapons. Assad's retention of chemical weapons has become something of an open secret in diplomatic circles. The Kremlin in a statement confirmed that Putin and Erdogan had spoken "in favor of conducting an objective and full worldwide investigation as soon as ... (more...)
Sebastian Vettel makes dream start in Bahrain practice
- April 15, 2017
While Raikkonen built up a sweat, Vettel settled in at the top of the timesheets, with his best lap of one minute 32.697 seconds beating the Red Bull of Australian Daniel Ricciardo by a healthy 0.400 margin. Bottas added: "I feel much more comfortable with the vehicle than I did in qualifying in Melbourne". When drivers rolled out of the paddock for the day's first practice session, track temperatures were at 115 degrees Fahrenheit. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
While Raikkonen built up a sweat, Vettel settled in at the top of the timesheets, with his best lap of one minute 32.697 seconds beating the Red Bull of Australian Daniel Ricciardo by a healthy 0.400 margin. Bottas added: "I feel much more comfortable with the vehicle than I did in qualifying in Melbourne". When drivers rolled out of the paddock for the day's first practice session, track temperatures were at 115 degrees Fahrenheit. (more...)
Woman from UK stabbed to death
- April 15, 2017
She was attacked while travelling on a light rail train near the Old City, which was packed as Christians marked Good Friday and Jews celebrated Passover. chooses to carry out an attack in order to find release for his problem'. The Hebrew University spoke of its "deep sorrow" over Ms Bladon's murder, saying: "We extend our deepest condolences to her family". (more...)
- April 15, 2017
She was attacked while travelling on a light rail train near the Old City, which was packed as Christians marked Good Friday and Jews celebrated Passover. chooses to carry out an attack in order to find release for his problem'. The Hebrew University spoke of its "deep sorrow" over Ms Bladon's murder, saying: "We extend our deepest condolences to her family". (more...)
Wells Fargo rehires 1000 employees who left over fake-account scandal
- April 15, 2017
But Monday's report indicates that additional employees were fired for similar activity years earlier. "It was common to blame employees who violated Wells Fargo's rules without analyzing what caused or motivated them to do so". "Throughout 2015 and 2016, the board was regularly engaged on the issue", according to the report. "A full and fair examination of the facts will produce a different conclusion", Enu Mainigi, Williams & Connolly LLP, attorneys for Tolstedt, said in a statement . (more...)
- April 15, 2017
But Monday's report indicates that additional employees were fired for similar activity years earlier. "It was common to blame employees who violated Wells Fargo's rules without analyzing what caused or motivated them to do so". "Throughout 2015 and 2016, the board was regularly engaged on the issue", according to the report. "A full and fair examination of the facts will produce a different conclusion", Enu Mainigi, Williams & Connolly LLP, attorneys for Tolstedt, said in a statement . (more...)
Delta will pay you up to $10000 to give up your seat
- April 15, 2017
Per TMZ , "effective immediately, a passenger can not be removed to accommodate a United crew member unless it's essential for the crew member to make the flight in order to work another flight, AND the crew member arrives at least 60 minutes before the doors close". (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Per TMZ , "effective immediately, a passenger can not be removed to accommodate a United crew member unless it's essential for the crew member to make the flight in order to work another flight, AND the crew member arrives at least 60 minutes before the doors close". (more...)
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