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Several dead, dozens injured in explosion at Lal Shahbaz Qalandar's shrine
- February 16, 2017
He said the suicide bomber entered the compound from the shrine's Golden Gate. The shrine was packed when the bomber hit as a large number of people frequent the shrine on Thursdays. Devotees from every corners throng the shrine of the revered Sufi saint every Thursday to participate in prayers. The explosion had also taken place at a spot inside the Shah Noorani shrine where the dhamaal was being performed. (more...)
- February 16, 2017
He said the suicide bomber entered the compound from the shrine's Golden Gate. The shrine was packed when the bomber hit as a large number of people frequent the shrine on Thursdays. Devotees from every corners throng the shrine of the revered Sufi saint every Thursday to participate in prayers. The explosion had also taken place at a spot inside the Shah Noorani shrine where the dhamaal was being performed. (more...)
Search halted for snowmobilers who broke through ice
- February 16, 2017
Livingston County sheriff's deputies search for two men who apparently fell through the ice while snowmobiling on Conesus Lake. Jonathan Ryan, 32, of Shoreham and Brandon Barrett, 23, of Benson were reported missing on Thursday, Feb. Teams found their snowmobiles in the water Sunday near the NY shore. A search launched Sunday turned up a snowmobile's tracks on the ice and two helmets in the lake. (more...)
- February 16, 2017
Livingston County sheriff's deputies search for two men who apparently fell through the ice while snowmobiling on Conesus Lake. Jonathan Ryan, 32, of Shoreham and Brandon Barrett, 23, of Benson were reported missing on Thursday, Feb. Teams found their snowmobiles in the water Sunday near the NY shore. A search launched Sunday turned up a snowmobile's tracks on the ice and two helmets in the lake. (more...)
Foreign tourists with e-visas to get free SIM cards on arrival
- February 16, 2017
Sim cards will be pre-loaded with a value of Rs. 50 talk time and 50 MB data and will be activated on immediate basis so as to enable them use this facility instantly. The tourists arriving in India on e-visa could get the SIM cards, a part of a welcome kit, from India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) counters at the airports. (more...)
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- February 16, 2017
Sim cards will be pre-loaded with a value of Rs. 50 talk time and 50 MB data and will be activated on immediate basis so as to enable them use this facility instantly. The tourists arriving in India on e-visa could get the SIM cards, a part of a welcome kit, from India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) counters at the airports. (more...)
Trudeau Says EU Must Spread Trade's Benefits or Risk Its Decline
- February 16, 2017
Trudeau said the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement with Europe would likely be ratified by Canada by the spring and that's when working people would begin to see the benefits of trade deals, which are now the source of discontent across Europe and within the Trump administration. (more...)
- February 16, 2017
Trudeau said the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement with Europe would likely be ratified by Canada by the spring and that's when working people would begin to see the benefits of trade deals, which are now the source of discontent across Europe and within the Trump administration. (more...)
Brush fire prompts evacuations in Polk County
- February 16, 2017
Crews are using bulldozers, brush trucks and helicopters to help battle the fire. "The low humidity, dry conditions and high-wind speeds today are the flawless recipe", said Cliff Frazier, a Florida Forest Service spokesman. At least one home was damaged in Polk County although officials are still assessing the overall destruction. Crews also battled brush fires in Seminole and Orange counties Wednesday afternoon. (more...)
- February 16, 2017
Crews are using bulldozers, brush trucks and helicopters to help battle the fire. "The low humidity, dry conditions and high-wind speeds today are the flawless recipe", said Cliff Frazier, a Florida Forest Service spokesman. At least one home was damaged in Polk County although officials are still assessing the overall destruction. Crews also battled brush fires in Seminole and Orange counties Wednesday afternoon. (more...)
Nine killed at Yemen funeral in second strike on mourners
- February 16, 2017
Houthis said the "missile attack came as a retaliatory attack to revenge the Saudi air strike on a funeral house north of the capital Sanaa few hours ago". Pictures published in local media showed people searching through the rubble of the destroyed house of Nakii, a tribal chief who was said to be allied with Yemen's Houthi movement. (more...)
- February 16, 2017
Houthis said the "missile attack came as a retaliatory attack to revenge the Saudi air strike on a funeral house north of the capital Sanaa few hours ago". Pictures published in local media showed people searching through the rubble of the destroyed house of Nakii, a tribal chief who was said to be allied with Yemen's Houthi movement. (more...)
Trump ushers in changes in Obamacare, could lead to higher annual deductibles
- February 16, 2017
The Trump administration took steps Wednesday meant to help calm jittery insurance companies and make tax compliance with former President Barack Obama's health law less burdensome for some people. For 2016 it's the higher of either: $695 per adult plus $347.50 per child, or 2.5% of household income. "Consistent with that, the IRS has decided to make changes that would continue to allow electronic and paper returns to be accepted for processing in instances where a taxpayer doesn't indicate ... (more...)
- February 16, 2017
The Trump administration took steps Wednesday meant to help calm jittery insurance companies and make tax compliance with former President Barack Obama's health law less burdensome for some people. For 2016 it's the higher of either: $695 per adult plus $347.50 per child, or 2.5% of household income. "Consistent with that, the IRS has decided to make changes that would continue to allow electronic and paper returns to be accepted for processing in instances where a taxpayer doesn't indicate ... (more...)
Senators Urge USDA To Restore Animal Cruelty Data To Website
- February 16, 2017
Sen. Ray Lesniak and Assemblyman Dan Benson announced Tuesday that they will revise S-63 and its companion bill, A-2338, to prohibit breeders from sending animals into New Jersey if their inspection records are not posted on the U.S. Amid public outcry, a spokesperson told Science Magazine further explained a few days later: "APHIS is now involved in litigation concerning, among other issues, information posted on the agency's website". (more...)
- February 16, 2017
Sen. Ray Lesniak and Assemblyman Dan Benson announced Tuesday that they will revise S-63 and its companion bill, A-2338, to prohibit breeders from sending animals into New Jersey if their inspection records are not posted on the U.S. Amid public outcry, a spokesperson told Science Magazine further explained a few days later: "APHIS is now involved in litigation concerning, among other issues, information posted on the agency's website". (more...)
Members of train drivers' union Aslef reject Southern rail deal
- February 16, 2017
Talks between the RMT and Southern collapsed yesterday over the role of conductors. This lunchtime ASLEF has announced that its members have rejected a deal to bring its dispute to an end. "The travelling public will find the union's obstinate refusal to engage in meaningful and constructive talks disappointing, disheartening and increasingly destructive". (more...)
- February 16, 2017
Talks between the RMT and Southern collapsed yesterday over the role of conductors. This lunchtime ASLEF has announced that its members have rejected a deal to bring its dispute to an end. "The travelling public will find the union's obstinate refusal to engage in meaningful and constructive talks disappointing, disheartening and increasingly destructive". (more...)
Man pleads guilty in slayings of his 2 kids, 2 stepchildren
- February 16, 2017
Green, 50, will spend 45-100 years behind bars as part of his guilty plea to the charges against him which ranged from murder to weapons charges. Green also agreed to plead guilty to torture, assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder and felony firearm. (more...)
- February 16, 2017
Green, 50, will spend 45-100 years behind bars as part of his guilty plea to the charges against him which ranged from murder to weapons charges. Green also agreed to plead guilty to torture, assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder and felony firearm. (more...)
Trump signals change with Flynn replacement
- February 16, 2017
The Trump appointee admitted that he "inadvertently briefed" the now Vice President Mike Pence with "incomplete information" about his calls with Kislyak. Kellogg is the acting national security adviser, according to USA Today. Flynn's departure followed days of speculation that he might be forced out. (more...)
- February 16, 2017
The Trump appointee admitted that he "inadvertently briefed" the now Vice President Mike Pence with "incomplete information" about his calls with Kislyak. Kellogg is the acting national security adviser, according to USA Today. Flynn's departure followed days of speculation that he might be forced out. (more...)
Germany raids apartments of Turkish imams suspected of spying
- February 16, 2017
The organization, known as Ditib, is believed to have huge influence in Germany. The Federal Prosecutor's Office (GBA) said the imams had acted on an order issued on September 20 past year by the Turkey-based Diyanet religious authority, which claims the Gulen movement was behind July's failed coup. (more...)
- February 16, 2017
The organization, known as Ditib, is believed to have huge influence in Germany. The Federal Prosecutor's Office (GBA) said the imams had acted on an order issued on September 20 past year by the Turkey-based Diyanet religious authority, which claims the Gulen movement was behind July's failed coup. (more...)
Syrian president backs Trump's travel ban amid global uproar
- February 16, 2017
But asked if some of those who fled are aligned with terrorists, Assad simply replied, Definitely.. "Raqa is a symbol", Assad said, asserting that jihadist attacks carried out in France were "not necessarily prepared" in the Islamic State group (IS) stronghold in Syria. (more...)
- February 16, 2017
But asked if some of those who fled are aligned with terrorists, Assad simply replied, Definitely.. "Raqa is a symbol", Assad said, asserting that jihadist attacks carried out in France were "not necessarily prepared" in the Islamic State group (IS) stronghold in Syria. (more...)
Members of Turkish, Syrian armed opposition arrive for talks in Astana
- February 16, 2017
Sputnik reported that Jordan and the United States are attending the talks as observers. "Main considering is given to the issue on the provision to form a task force, which will monitor the ceasefire". Yehya al-Aridi, a spokesman for the armed opposition told AFP Wednesday that they were participating, but as a "smaller" delegation than the one it sent for the talks in Astana last month, when it refused to negotiate directly with Damascus. (more...)
- February 16, 2017
Sputnik reported that Jordan and the United States are attending the talks as observers. "Main considering is given to the issue on the provision to form a task force, which will monitor the ceasefire". Yehya al-Aridi, a spokesman for the armed opposition told AFP Wednesday that they were participating, but as a "smaller" delegation than the one it sent for the talks in Astana last month, when it refused to negotiate directly with Damascus. (more...)
Church of England's Synod throws out report on same-sex marriage
- February 16, 2017
Dr Cocksworth said that, much to his embarrassment, he managed to "give the impression that there was not complete agreement in the House of Bishops", who voted 43 to one in favour of the report. We will - as the bishops - think again and go on thinking. "Our perception is that while the pain of LGBT people is spoken about in your report, we do not hear its authentic voice", the letter said. (more...)
- February 16, 2017
Dr Cocksworth said that, much to his embarrassment, he managed to "give the impression that there was not complete agreement in the House of Bishops", who voted 43 to one in favour of the report. We will - as the bishops - think again and go on thinking. "Our perception is that while the pain of LGBT people is spoken about in your report, we do not hear its authentic voice", the letter said. (more...)
Canadiens gave Claude Julien $25 million contract to coach their team
- February 16, 2017
He ended up being replaced by Julien for the second time in his career. Not counting his time with the New Jersey Devils, he's only coached a team that's missed the playoffs four times in 13 years. Not to mention, for whatever difference Julien is going to make immediately in Montreal , the Bruins and Canadiens are rivals right now based on history and divisional grouping. (more...)
- February 16, 2017
He ended up being replaced by Julien for the second time in his career. Not counting his time with the New Jersey Devils, he's only coached a team that's missed the playoffs four times in 13 years. Not to mention, for whatever difference Julien is going to make immediately in Montreal , the Bruins and Canadiens are rivals right now based on history and divisional grouping. (more...)
Trump Considers Appointing Ally to Conduct Review of Intelligence Services
- February 16, 2017
Top intelligence officials told the daily that they feared the businessman was being prepped for a position within the intelligence community. Yes, you're right, I can hear you, it's Russian Federation. Compared with his immediate predecessors, Mr. Trump so far has chosen to rely less on the daily briefing than they did. President Trump is planning to shake up the intelligence services with the help of a fellow New York billionaire, the New York Times reports , citing administration sources. (more...)
- February 16, 2017
Top intelligence officials told the daily that they feared the businessman was being prepped for a position within the intelligence community. Yes, you're right, I can hear you, it's Russian Federation. Compared with his immediate predecessors, Mr. Trump so far has chosen to rely less on the daily briefing than they did. President Trump is planning to shake up the intelligence services with the help of a fellow New York billionaire, the New York Times reports , citing administration sources. (more...)
Russian Federation claims dog Donald Trump
- February 16, 2017
Phone records and intercepted calls show that members of Donald J. Trump's 2016 presidential campaign and other Trump associates had repeated contacts with senior Russian intelligence officials in the year before the election, according to four current and former American officials. (more...)
- February 16, 2017
Phone records and intercepted calls show that members of Donald J. Trump's 2016 presidential campaign and other Trump associates had repeated contacts with senior Russian intelligence officials in the year before the election, according to four current and former American officials. (more...)
Donald Trump blasts intelligence community for classified info leaks
- February 16, 2017
There have been back and forth exchanges between Kremlin and Washington regarding the Crimea situation over the past week, indicating a turn-around for Trump who had in July 2016 stated that the issue was one for Europe and not the US. The harsh words for Russia on Crimea began on Tuesday, as US National Security Advisor Michael Flynn resigned over his failure to disclose secrets talks with a Russian diplomat, which were wiretapped by USA intelligence services and leaked to the media, ... (more...)
- February 16, 2017
There have been back and forth exchanges between Kremlin and Washington regarding the Crimea situation over the past week, indicating a turn-around for Trump who had in July 2016 stated that the issue was one for Europe and not the US. The harsh words for Russia on Crimea began on Tuesday, as US National Security Advisor Michael Flynn resigned over his failure to disclose secrets talks with a Russian diplomat, which were wiretapped by USA intelligence services and leaked to the media, ... (more...)
Tapping Flynn's phone calls required 'unprecedented, unwarranted' approval at 'the highest levels'
- February 16, 2017
Flynn said the calls he made to the ambassador were similar to others he made during the transition and that he "inadvertently" briefed the vice president with "incomplete" information. "The issue, pure and simple, came down to a matter of trust." he continued. The sudden resignation comes after the revelation that Flynn met with Russian officials before President Trump took office, then lied to Vice President Trump about the nature of his conversation. (more...)
- February 16, 2017
Flynn said the calls he made to the ambassador were similar to others he made during the transition and that he "inadvertently" briefed the vice president with "incomplete" information. "The issue, pure and simple, came down to a matter of trust." he continued. The sudden resignation comes after the revelation that Flynn met with Russian officials before President Trump took office, then lied to Vice President Trump about the nature of his conversation. (more...)
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