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CBSE class 10 board examination likely to be reintroduced
- October 22, 2016
Even if only 5-6% of CBSE students in the state take school exams in Class X, the Centre's decision to reintroduce board exam may not do good for children, several school principals said stressing that students must not be denied an option. (more...)
- October 22, 2016
Even if only 5-6% of CBSE students in the state take school exams in Class X, the Centre's decision to reintroduce board exam may not do good for children, several school principals said stressing that students must not be denied an option. (more...)
NP observes police commemoration day
- October 22, 2016
While praising the services of the police personnel and recalling the sacrifices made by them, he explained that the State government had chose to offer a job to a family member of the martyrs and also announced that henceforth, an ex gratia of '5 lakh will be paid to the family of any home guard who loses his life while on duty. (more...)
- October 22, 2016
While praising the services of the police personnel and recalling the sacrifices made by them, he explained that the State government had chose to offer a job to a family member of the martyrs and also announced that henceforth, an ex gratia of '5 lakh will be paid to the family of any home guard who loses his life while on duty. (more...)
Police van rams into protesters on wednesday
- October 22, 2016
The activists came from the largest left-wing umbrella group called Bayan (Nation), which has organized regular anti-U.S. protests in front of the embassy for decades, most of which are peaceful. "That the successive dispersals were carried out with such viciousness reveal the deep-seated hostility against the people and patriotic forces of those police and military officers who ordered the dispersals. (more...)
- October 22, 2016
The activists came from the largest left-wing umbrella group called Bayan (Nation), which has organized regular anti-U.S. protests in front of the embassy for decades, most of which are peaceful. "That the successive dispersals were carried out with such viciousness reveal the deep-seated hostility against the people and patriotic forces of those police and military officers who ordered the dispersals. (more...)
Duterte says he ordered preparations for USA drills scrapped
- October 22, 2016
The top USA diplomat for East Asia said on Wednesday he did not know what a "panoply" of statements by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte since taking office this year would mean for Manila's future security cooperation with Washington. (more...)
- October 22, 2016
The top USA diplomat for East Asia said on Wednesday he did not know what a "panoply" of statements by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte since taking office this year would mean for Manila's future security cooperation with Washington. (more...)
MNS calls off protest against Karan Johar's 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil'
- October 22, 2016
During the meeting, Mukesh assured Fadnavis that the Producers Guild will not work with any Pakistani artistes in the future. The assembly has only come to a conclusion and we hear Raj Thackeray is now intending to also hold a press disadvantage to address the media regarding the Ae Dil Hai Mushkil controversy, after today. (more...)
- October 22, 2016
During the meeting, Mukesh assured Fadnavis that the Producers Guild will not work with any Pakistani artistes in the future. The assembly has only come to a conclusion and we hear Raj Thackeray is now intending to also hold a press disadvantage to address the media regarding the Ae Dil Hai Mushkil controversy, after today. (more...)
Man missing, woman hurt in Mount Washington house fire
- October 22, 2016
Flames were reported at about 8:35 p.m. Thursday at the hillside mansion in the 4000 block of Sea View Avenue, said Brian Humphrey, spokesman for the Los Angeles Fire Department. Neighbors described a "rotating residency" there, Humphrey said. The home was largely destroyed and Humphrey said fire crews must be careful the remaining structure doesn't collapse as they search the scene. (more...)
- October 22, 2016
Flames were reported at about 8:35 p.m. Thursday at the hillside mansion in the 4000 block of Sea View Avenue, said Brian Humphrey, spokesman for the Los Angeles Fire Department. Neighbors described a "rotating residency" there, Humphrey said. The home was largely destroyed and Humphrey said fire crews must be careful the remaining structure doesn't collapse as they search the scene. (more...)
South Africa to Exit Int'l Criminal Court
- October 22, 2016
South Africa's decision to withdraw can be traced back to Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir's controversial visit to South Africa past year for a two-day meeting of African Union heads of state. The document was signed by South Africa's minister of global relations and cooperation, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, and dated 19 October. South Africa rejected a request by the ICC to arrest al-Bashir when he was attending the 25th African Union Summit in Johannesburg in June 2015. (more...)
- October 22, 2016
South Africa's decision to withdraw can be traced back to Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir's controversial visit to South Africa past year for a two-day meeting of African Union heads of state. The document was signed by South Africa's minister of global relations and cooperation, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, and dated 19 October. South Africa rejected a request by the ICC to arrest al-Bashir when he was attending the 25th African Union Summit in Johannesburg in June 2015. (more...)
Lawrence man charged with kidnapping, sexually assaulting middle schooler
- October 22, 2016
This is where police say the 21-year old took the victim and sexually assaulted the teenager for two hours. Angel Mateo appeared in court Friday on charges that he attacked a young girl who was walking to school. According to CBS Boston , Lawrence Police recruited extra paroles nearby city schools on Friday to ease public concerns. Rivera says now he's taking steps to look at all people with ankle bracelets. (more...)
- October 22, 2016
This is where police say the 21-year old took the victim and sexually assaulted the teenager for two hours. Angel Mateo appeared in court Friday on charges that he attacked a young girl who was walking to school. According to CBS Boston , Lawrence Police recruited extra paroles nearby city schools on Friday to ease public concerns. Rivera says now he's taking steps to look at all people with ankle bracelets. (more...)
Josh Brown Placed on Commissioner's Exempt List
- October 22, 2016
NFL senior vice president Adolpho Birch, in a letter sent to Brown , said the league wants to investigate further upon learning of the new documents, which were released by the King County (Washington) Sheriff's Office and stem from Brown's 2015 arrest. (more...)
- October 22, 2016
NFL senior vice president Adolpho Birch, in a letter sent to Brown , said the league wants to investigate further upon learning of the new documents, which were released by the King County (Washington) Sheriff's Office and stem from Brown's 2015 arrest. (more...)
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump's best jokes at Al Smith dinner
- October 22, 2016
Calling Clinton "corrupt", Trump joked that he might consider prosecuting her if he ever gets elected president, accused the media of working for her and brought up the FBI's investigation into Clinton's use of a private email server while secretary of state, the Washington Post reported. (more...)
- October 22, 2016
Calling Clinton "corrupt", Trump joked that he might consider prosecuting her if he ever gets elected president, accused the media of working for her and brought up the FBI's investigation into Clinton's use of a private email server while secretary of state, the Washington Post reported. (more...)
EU Trade Ministers Postpone Vote On CETA
- October 22, 2016
Last week , Freeland sent a special trade envoy lead by Pierre Pettigrew, a former Liberal trade and foreign minister, to meet with Paul Magnette, Wallonia's leader in the hopes of saving the deal. Some of the region's fears are that its farmers would face steep competition from cheaper Canadian imports, particularly beef and pork. While proponents say the deal will encourage more investment and trade with Canadian companies, critics argue the deal will have an adverse impact on workers' ... (more...)
- October 22, 2016
Last week , Freeland sent a special trade envoy lead by Pierre Pettigrew, a former Liberal trade and foreign minister, to meet with Paul Magnette, Wallonia's leader in the hopes of saving the deal. Some of the region's fears are that its farmers would face steep competition from cheaper Canadian imports, particularly beef and pork. While proponents say the deal will encourage more investment and trade with Canadian companies, critics argue the deal will have an adverse impact on workers' ... (more...)
Turkish foreign minister says Al-Bab next target in Syria
- October 22, 2016
However, Ahmed Osman, a member of the rebel Free Syrian army, said: "The Daesh (ISIS) myth of their great battle in Dabiq is finished". Free Syrian Army fighters patrol in Jarablus, Syria in August. Fighting continued in Aleppo's outskirts and city centre yesterday, said the Observatory. Syrian opposition forces backed by Turkish ground and air forces have since expelled Islamic State militants from their last positions along the Syrian-Turkish frontier and are closing in on Al-Bab, ... (more...)
- October 22, 2016
However, Ahmed Osman, a member of the rebel Free Syrian army, said: "The Daesh (ISIS) myth of their great battle in Dabiq is finished". Free Syrian Army fighters patrol in Jarablus, Syria in August. Fighting continued in Aleppo's outskirts and city centre yesterday, said the Observatory. Syrian opposition forces backed by Turkish ground and air forces have since expelled Islamic State militants from their last positions along the Syrian-Turkish frontier and are closing in on Al-Bab, ... (more...)
Sullivan (61) shares lead at Portugal Masters
- October 22, 2016
Defending champion Andy Sullivan was at four under alongside in-form Alex Noren. The 35-year-old, who shared the lead after the opening round at the British Masters last week before finishing tied for 22nd, was red hot with the putter and hit 17 greens in regulation as he eyes a fourth victory on the European Tour. (more...)
- October 22, 2016
Defending champion Andy Sullivan was at four under alongside in-form Alex Noren. The 35-year-old, who shared the lead after the opening round at the British Masters last week before finishing tied for 22nd, was red hot with the putter and hit 17 greens in regulation as he eyes a fourth victory on the European Tour. (more...)
Russia, Syria halt Aleppo airstrikes ahead of truce
- October 22, 2016
The raids came just hours after Russian Federation announced it would halt its bombing campaign from 0500 GMT to 1300 GMT on Thursday to allow in relief supplies to the more than 250,000 civilians believed to be trapped in rebel areas. Meanwhile the United Nations said that it had not yet received the required security guarantees to be able to carry out humanitarian work in Aleppo when the " humanitarian pause " comes into effect. (more...)
- October 22, 2016
The raids came just hours after Russian Federation announced it would halt its bombing campaign from 0500 GMT to 1300 GMT on Thursday to allow in relief supplies to the more than 250,000 civilians believed to be trapped in rebel areas. Meanwhile the United Nations said that it had not yet received the required security guarantees to be able to carry out humanitarian work in Aleppo when the " humanitarian pause " comes into effect. (more...)
SC to examine plea seeking action against cow vigilantes
- October 22, 2016
These states are Gujarat -where cow vigilantes' public flogging of four Dalit men in July sparked a countrywide furore - Maharashtra, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh. Annexing over a dozen incidents of violence by the cow vigilante groups, the petition says their menace is spreading fast to every noon and corner of the country creating disharmony among various communities and castes. (more...)
- October 22, 2016
These states are Gujarat -where cow vigilantes' public flogging of four Dalit men in July sparked a countrywide furore - Maharashtra, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh. Annexing over a dozen incidents of violence by the cow vigilante groups, the petition says their menace is spreading fast to every noon and corner of the country creating disharmony among various communities and castes. (more...)
Lionel Messi returns to Argentina squad for Brazil, Colombia games
- October 22, 2016
Defenders: Daniel Alves (Juventus), Fagner (Corinthians), Filipe Luis (Atletico Madrid), Marcelo (Real Madrid), Gil (Shandong Luneng), Marquinhos (PSG), Miranda (Inter Milan), Thiago Silva (PSG), Rodrigo Caio (Sao Paulo). He just has to absorb [the fouls], because he has a different talent. "He has to ignore it". The five-time world champions host Argentina at the Mineirao in Belo Horizonte on November 10 before travelling to the Estadio Nacional in Lima on November 15. (more...)
- October 22, 2016
Defenders: Daniel Alves (Juventus), Fagner (Corinthians), Filipe Luis (Atletico Madrid), Marcelo (Real Madrid), Gil (Shandong Luneng), Marquinhos (PSG), Miranda (Inter Milan), Thiago Silva (PSG), Rodrigo Caio (Sao Paulo). He just has to absorb [the fouls], because he has a different talent. "He has to ignore it". The five-time world champions host Argentina at the Mineirao in Belo Horizonte on November 10 before travelling to the Estadio Nacional in Lima on November 15. (more...)
Al Smith Dinner: Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton's Top Jokes
- October 22, 2016
He later said that he would accept the result "if I win". "It's true. In fact many people tell me that perhaps modesty is my best quality". "You want to give me a good send off?" he said. "That's because she knows the jokes and all the jokes were given to her before the dinner by Donna Brazile". "Donald really is as healthy as a horse, you know the one Vladimir Putin rides around on", a reference to a famous picture of a bare-chested Putin riding his horse. (more...)
- October 22, 2016
He later said that he would accept the result "if I win". "It's true. In fact many people tell me that perhaps modesty is my best quality". "You want to give me a good send off?" he said. "That's because she knows the jokes and all the jokes were given to her before the dinner by Donna Brazile". "Donald really is as healthy as a horse, you know the one Vladimir Putin rides around on", a reference to a famous picture of a bare-chested Putin riding his horse. (more...)
We're Not Aware Aware Of Chibok Girls' Release - Army
- October 22, 2016
This contrasts Nigerian Government statement in which it said that the girls' release was not a prisoner exchange. Also, the government had signaled interest to hold round-table discussion with genuine representatives of Boko Haram to negotiate the freedom of the abducted girls. (more...)
- October 22, 2016
This contrasts Nigerian Government statement in which it said that the girls' release was not a prisoner exchange. Also, the government had signaled interest to hold round-table discussion with genuine representatives of Boko Haram to negotiate the freedom of the abducted girls. (more...)
China protests 'illegal,' 'provocative' US South China Sea patrol
- October 22, 2016
Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Liu Zhenmin announced on Thursday that Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed that the two countries will return to track of dialogue and consultation to settle dispute in the West Philippine Sea or South China Sea. (more...)
- October 22, 2016
Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Liu Zhenmin announced on Thursday that Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed that the two countries will return to track of dialogue and consultation to settle dispute in the West Philippine Sea or South China Sea. (more...)
Pennsylvania Chancellor Applauds Faculty Pact
- October 22, 2016
Professors at 14 Pennsylvania state universities are hitting the picket lines as their strike enters its second day. The union has previously said those changes included items like lower wages for adjuncts, and graduate students teaching classes. (more...)
- October 22, 2016
Professors at 14 Pennsylvania state universities are hitting the picket lines as their strike enters its second day. The union has previously said those changes included items like lower wages for adjuncts, and graduate students teaching classes. (more...)
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