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'This will never happen again on a United flight': CEO
- April 17, 2017
Munoz on Tuesday promised a thorough review of United's policies for handling situations where it has sold more tickets than seats available, including how it offers incentives to customers to take a later flight, and how United works with airport authorities and local law enforcement. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
Munoz on Tuesday promised a thorough review of United's policies for handling situations where it has sold more tickets than seats available, including how it offers incentives to customers to take a later flight, and how United works with airport authorities and local law enforcement. (more...)
USA job growth cools, unemployment rate falls to 4.5 percent
- April 17, 2017
Meanwhile, hourly pay increased 2.7% over 12 months, down from the 2.8% recorded in February. while the average USA workers worked a total of 34.3 hours per week, unchanged from the previous month. Having campaigned on an "America First" agenda of economic nationalism and revival of manufacturing , Trump has pledged to create 25 million new jobs over 10 years and return the United States to annual growth of as much as four per cent ― goals economists say are unrealistic. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
Meanwhile, hourly pay increased 2.7% over 12 months, down from the 2.8% recorded in February. while the average USA workers worked a total of 34.3 hours per week, unchanged from the previous month. Having campaigned on an "America First" agenda of economic nationalism and revival of manufacturing , Trump has pledged to create 25 million new jobs over 10 years and return the United States to annual growth of as much as four per cent ― goals economists say are unrealistic. (more...)
India, Australia hold delegation-level bilateral talks
- April 17, 2017
India and Australia on Monday signed six MoUs in different fields including combating terrorism, civil aviation security, and satellite navigation. He expects Turnbull's visit to the country ends up as productive as Smith's batting form during the recent Test series. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
India and Australia on Monday signed six MoUs in different fields including combating terrorism, civil aviation security, and satellite navigation. He expects Turnbull's visit to the country ends up as productive as Smith's batting form during the recent Test series. (more...)
It's on: EPL title race heats up as Chelsea loses at United
- April 17, 2017
We have a 50 per cent probability of winning the league. At the age of 35, it is understandable that Ibrahimovic can't start every game, but the Sweden global has still made a major contribution when fit and is United's leading scorer this season. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
We have a 50 per cent probability of winning the league. At the age of 35, it is understandable that Ibrahimovic can't start every game, but the Sweden global has still made a major contribution when fit and is United's leading scorer this season. (more...)
Alberta economy creates 20000 jobs in March: Statistics Canada
- April 17, 2017
U.S. employers added just 98,000 jobs to the economy in March - the lowest amount in a year, and 82,000 less than was expected - new statistics reveal. Jobs declined by 30,000 in the retail sector. The U.S. central bank lifted its overnight interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point in March and has forecast two more hikes this year. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
U.S. employers added just 98,000 jobs to the economy in March - the lowest amount in a year, and 82,000 less than was expected - new statistics reveal. Jobs declined by 30,000 in the retail sector. The U.S. central bank lifted its overnight interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point in March and has forecast two more hikes this year. (more...)
Opposing groups clash in California, 20 held
- April 17, 2017
At least 13 demonstrators were arrested during the brawls, according to Berkeley police , who also said they "anticipate more". Berkeley police later posted pictures of weaponry and other prohibited items they had confiscated, mainly from the Trump supporters, at the Saturday protest. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
At least 13 demonstrators were arrested during the brawls, according to Berkeley police , who also said they "anticipate more". Berkeley police later posted pictures of weaponry and other prohibited items they had confiscated, mainly from the Trump supporters, at the Saturday protest. (more...)
Congressman Adriano Espaillat Statement Recognizing Equal Pay Day
- April 17, 2017
Women in male-dominated occupations are paid significantly less than similarly educated men in those occupations. The gap is even larger for women of color . NBC News took a look at how much women in each state earn compared to men, and how much the state protects equal pay. So, when is Equal Pay Day for minority women? The National Partnership says MI has the ninth largest cents-on-the-dollar gap in the nation. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
Women in male-dominated occupations are paid significantly less than similarly educated men in those occupations. The gap is even larger for women of color . NBC News took a look at how much women in each state earn compared to men, and how much the state protects equal pay. So, when is Equal Pay Day for minority women? The National Partnership says MI has the ninth largest cents-on-the-dollar gap in the nation. (more...)
Jimmy Fallon Plays Trump's "Cute Little Twink" Jared Kushner On "SNL"
- April 17, 2017
The pair then take time share memories of Trump's near-100 days in office before Pence let his boss know he needed to straighten out the conflict between Jared Kushner and Steve Bannon as it has been "a huge distraction for us". He then summoned Bannon and Kushner to the Oval. Yeah, you all got your wish this week. As for the lesson -well, you'll just have to watch that below. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
The pair then take time share memories of Trump's near-100 days in office before Pence let his boss know he needed to straighten out the conflict between Jared Kushner and Steve Bannon as it has been "a huge distraction for us". He then summoned Bannon and Kushner to the Oval. Yeah, you all got your wish this week. As for the lesson -well, you'll just have to watch that below. (more...)
Elon Musk: Tesla will unveil a semi-truck in September
- April 16, 2017
Speaking about the lorry, Mr Musk said his team had done an "amazing job" and the vehicle would be "seriously next level". Musk is basically narrowing the timeline for unveiling electric trucks, an ambition that Tesla laid out in its "Master Plan, Part Deux" past year. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Speaking about the lorry, Mr Musk said his team had done an "amazing job" and the vehicle would be "seriously next level". Musk is basically narrowing the timeline for unveiling electric trucks, an ambition that Tesla laid out in its "Master Plan, Part Deux" past year. (more...)
Ahmadinejad registers for Iran elections against advice of supreme leader
- April 16, 2017
While registering his name in Iran's Interior Ministry, Ahmadinejad, expressed hope for victory. Ahmadinejad past year ruled out a comeback of his own after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei indicated it could have a "polarising" effect on the nation. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
While registering his name in Iran's Interior Ministry, Ahmadinejad, expressed hope for victory. Ahmadinejad past year ruled out a comeback of his own after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei indicated it could have a "polarising" effect on the nation. (more...)
Keeping visitor logs secret, Trump acts like he has something to hide
- April 16, 2017
The stated rationale for President Trump's decision to reverse this policy-that releasing logs implicates "grave national security risks and privacy concerns"-is rebutted by experience: the Obama administration's policy included exceptions to protect national security and privacy.[1] Stripped of pretext, the Trump administration's decision to withhold the logs from the public reveals a concerning aversion to transparency and accountability". (more...)
- April 16, 2017
The stated rationale for President Trump's decision to reverse this policy-that releasing logs implicates "grave national security risks and privacy concerns"-is rebutted by experience: the Obama administration's policy included exceptions to protect national security and privacy.[1] Stripped of pretext, the Trump administration's decision to withhold the logs from the public reveals a concerning aversion to transparency and accountability". (more...)
Which state sends most taxes to DC? Hint: It's not a state
- April 16, 2017
But he says the nation's capital will observe Emancipation Day on Monday. Form 4868 is available on IRS.gov/forms. The quickest way to get a tax refund back is to have it deposited directly into a bank account, a release from the IRS said. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
But he says the nation's capital will observe Emancipation Day on Monday. Form 4868 is available on IRS.gov/forms. The quickest way to get a tax refund back is to have it deposited directly into a bank account, a release from the IRS said. (more...)
PM offers puja at Lingaraj Temple
- April 16, 2017
The opposition, he said, "should not find fault with EVMs and use it as an excuse for the losses they have suffered". He voiced confidence that BJP will win elections in more and more states under him. On Saturday, PM Modi had arrived in Odisha for the Bhartiya Janta Party's two-day national executive meeting.PM Modi will visit the famous Lingaraj Temple later in the day. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
The opposition, he said, "should not find fault with EVMs and use it as an excuse for the losses they have suffered". He voiced confidence that BJP will win elections in more and more states under him. On Saturday, PM Modi had arrived in Odisha for the Bhartiya Janta Party's two-day national executive meeting.PM Modi will visit the famous Lingaraj Temple later in the day. (more...)
Turkey: Russia agrees to Syria chemical probe
- April 16, 2017
In an earlier interview with news agency AFP, Assad said the alleged poison gas attack earlier this month which the United States and its allies blamed on the Syrian military was "100 percent fabrication". "OPCW experts are now analysing all information gathered from various sources" and is expected to "complete their work within the next two to three weeks", Uzumcu said in a statement, released from its Hague-based headquarters. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
In an earlier interview with news agency AFP, Assad said the alleged poison gas attack earlier this month which the United States and its allies blamed on the Syrian military was "100 percent fabrication". "OPCW experts are now analysing all information gathered from various sources" and is expected to "complete their work within the next two to three weeks", Uzumcu said in a statement, released from its Hague-based headquarters. (more...)
Syrian military, chemical experts discussed prep for brutal attacks
- April 16, 2017
The fact-finding mission was sent by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) in The Hague to gather bio-metric samples and interview survivors, sources told Reuters on Thursday. The global chemical weapons watchdog is testing samples from the suspected nerve gas attack and could produce a report on the matter within three weeks, the British delegation to the commission said Thursday. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
The fact-finding mission was sent by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) in The Hague to gather bio-metric samples and interview survivors, sources told Reuters on Thursday. The global chemical weapons watchdog is testing samples from the suspected nerve gas attack and could produce a report on the matter within three weeks, the British delegation to the commission said Thursday. (more...)
North Korea Launched A Missile But It Exploded Almost Immediately
- April 16, 2017
An official from South Korea's Defense Ministry couldn't immediately confirm whether any of the rockets represented a new type of ICBM. An unidentified rocket is displayed during a military parade marking the 105th anniversary of the birth of late North Korean leader Kim Il-Sung in Pyongyang on April 15, 2017. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
An official from South Korea's Defense Ministry couldn't immediately confirm whether any of the rockets represented a new type of ICBM. An unidentified rocket is displayed during a military parade marking the 105th anniversary of the birth of late North Korean leader Kim Il-Sung in Pyongyang on April 15, 2017. (more...)
Egypt's Christians to hold restrained Easter services in light of attacks
- April 16, 2017
Terror analysts say the attacks in Egypt reveal a shift in Islamic State group strategy toward killing Christians to destabilize the country. In December, a suicide bombing claimed by an IS affiliate killed 29 people during Sunday mass in Cairo . (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Terror analysts say the attacks in Egypt reveal a shift in Islamic State group strategy toward killing Christians to destabilize the country. In December, a suicide bombing claimed by an IS affiliate killed 29 people during Sunday mass in Cairo . (more...)
Former President Ahmadinejad Submits Name for Iran's Presidential Election
- April 16, 2017
Although Khamenei controversially sided with Ahmadinejad in a dispute over the 2009 presidential election, which prompted huge protests across the country, the relationship between the two was fraught in the final years of Ahmadinejad's presidency because of a power struggle at the height of the Islamic Republic. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Although Khamenei controversially sided with Ahmadinejad in a dispute over the 2009 presidential election, which prompted huge protests across the country, the relationship between the two was fraught in the final years of Ahmadinejad's presidency because of a power struggle at the height of the Islamic Republic. (more...)
Saudi Arabia 'fully supports' USA military strikes in Syria, Iran condemns
- April 16, 2017
At least 86 people, including at least 27 children, were killed in a poison gas the attack in Khan Sheikhun, which the USA has blamed on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Regardless of its damage, the attack - Trump's biggest military decision since taking office - marked a dramatic escalation in U.S. involvement in Syria's six-year civil war. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
At least 86 people, including at least 27 children, were killed in a poison gas the attack in Khan Sheikhun, which the USA has blamed on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Regardless of its damage, the attack - Trump's biggest military decision since taking office - marked a dramatic escalation in U.S. involvement in Syria's six-year civil war. (more...)
Family Makes $11000 By Giving Up Plane Seats
- April 16, 2017
And then, the family was told all Delta flights were overbooked until that Tuesday. Begley Bloom, from New York City, said she "profited from Delta's travel woes" when she, her husband Jonathan and their four-year-old daughter Lucy voluntarily gave up their seats on an overbooked flight to Fort Lauderdale. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
And then, the family was told all Delta flights were overbooked until that Tuesday. Begley Bloom, from New York City, said she "profited from Delta's travel woes" when she, her husband Jonathan and their four-year-old daughter Lucy voluntarily gave up their seats on an overbooked flight to Fort Lauderdale. (more...)
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