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Commuters stranded on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway post landslide, snowfall
- March 11, 2017
The roads between Ramban and Ramsu area also had heavy snowfall which led to blockage of roads. He said the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), responsible for the maintenance of the highway, was working to make the highway safe for two-way traffic. (more...)
- March 11, 2017
The roads between Ramban and Ramsu area also had heavy snowfall which led to blockage of roads. He said the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), responsible for the maintenance of the highway, was working to make the highway safe for two-way traffic. (more...)
Abbas spokesman says Trump invited him to visit 'soon'
- March 11, 2017
At that meeting, Mr Trump dropped a long-standing USA commitment to a two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Schoenman told Press TV that the statement by Trump that "he is not insisting upon a two-state solution and is prepared to accommodate himself to Netanyahu's determination to abandon and reject the possibility of a two-state solution, is essentially an embrace of an agenda on the part of both Israel and the United States of an escalated conflict in the region". (more...)
- March 11, 2017
At that meeting, Mr Trump dropped a long-standing USA commitment to a two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Schoenman told Press TV that the statement by Trump that "he is not insisting upon a two-state solution and is prepared to accommodate himself to Netanyahu's determination to abandon and reject the possibility of a two-state solution, is essentially an embrace of an agenda on the part of both Israel and the United States of an escalated conflict in the region". (more...)
Turkey, Germany must rebuild friendship 'step by step': German FM
- March 11, 2017
Cavusoglu stressed it was "out of the question" for Turkey to call the German government Nazi. Germany's opposition parties and several media organizations have been campaigning for a ban on rallies by Turkish politicians, claiming that they were undermining social harmony in the country. (more...)
- March 11, 2017
Cavusoglu stressed it was "out of the question" for Turkey to call the German government Nazi. Germany's opposition parties and several media organizations have been campaigning for a ban on rallies by Turkish politicians, claiming that they were undermining social harmony in the country. (more...)
Trump Economic Adviser Says Trump Deserves No Credit for Strong Jobs Report
- March 11, 2017
Mr Trump's USA treasury secretary, Steven Mnuchin, said during his confirmation hearing that "the unemployment rate is not real". When Sean Spicer stepped up to the podium to begin his daily press briefing at the White House on Friday, eyes quickly turned to his lapel. (more...)
- March 11, 2017
Mr Trump's USA treasury secretary, Steven Mnuchin, said during his confirmation hearing that "the unemployment rate is not real". When Sean Spicer stepped up to the podium to begin his daily press briefing at the White House on Friday, eyes quickly turned to his lapel. (more...)
Officers kill man accused of chasing kids at sports complex
- March 11, 2017
An investigation is underway Friday morning after police in Huntington Beach shot and killed a man who was allegedly threatening children and families during soccer practice on Thursday night. She said her son had problems but sounded fine when she spoke with him on Thursday hours before the incident occurred, the Associated Press reported. (more...)
- March 11, 2017
An investigation is underway Friday morning after police in Huntington Beach shot and killed a man who was allegedly threatening children and families during soccer practice on Thursday night. She said her son had problems but sounded fine when she spoke with him on Thursday hours before the incident occurred, the Associated Press reported. (more...)
Benton man charged with possession of child porn
- March 11, 2017
They further allege that Murphy possessed child pornography involving a child under 12. The Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE unit) began its investigation in early February 2017 after child pornography was uploaded to a social media account that was operated by Chicoine. (more...)
- March 11, 2017
They further allege that Murphy possessed child pornography involving a child under 12. The Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE unit) began its investigation in early February 2017 after child pornography was uploaded to a social media account that was operated by Chicoine. (more...)
The Guardian view on the South Korean impeachment: right thing to do
- March 11, 2017
Park had already been impeached by the National Assembly in December on allegations of corruption, including that she shared confidential business documents with a friend, Choi Soon-sil. The constitutional court had six months after that National Assembly vote to decide whether Park should stay or go. "Due to security reasons, she can not go back to her house in Samseong-dong", Kim said . (more...)
- March 11, 2017
Park had already been impeached by the National Assembly in December on allegations of corruption, including that she shared confidential business documents with a friend, Choi Soon-sil. The constitutional court had six months after that National Assembly vote to decide whether Park should stay or go. "Due to security reasons, she can not go back to her house in Samseong-dong", Kim said . (more...)
Former Governor Samuel Ogbemudia is dead
- March 10, 2017
The retired officer, politician and sports promoter had been ill, and was said to be unable to stand on his feet. Samuel Ogbemudia was born in Benin City in 1933 and attended Benin Baptist School (1941-1945), Government school, Victoria in the Cameroons (1945-1947) and later, Western Boy's High School, Benin City (1947-1949). (more...)
- March 10, 2017
The retired officer, politician and sports promoter had been ill, and was said to be unable to stand on his feet. Samuel Ogbemudia was born in Benin City in 1933 and attended Benin Baptist School (1941-1945), Government school, Victoria in the Cameroons (1945-1947) and later, Western Boy's High School, Benin City (1947-1949). (more...)
Blank Book Titled 'Reasons to Vote for Democrats' Tops Amazon Bestseller List
- March 10, 2017
It doesn't get any quicker than Michael J. Knowles' "Reasons To Vote For Democrats" - all of the pages are blank. The catch, of course, is political. Knowles explained the book's lack of content on "Fox and Friends". "That's not good. So I decided probably if I'm going to make a good case to vote for Democrats, probably just leave that chapter blank". (more...)
- March 10, 2017
It doesn't get any quicker than Michael J. Knowles' "Reasons To Vote For Democrats" - all of the pages are blank. The catch, of course, is political. Knowles explained the book's lack of content on "Fox and Friends". "That's not good. So I decided probably if I'm going to make a good case to vote for Democrats, probably just leave that chapter blank". (more...)
Maryland doesn't need to bail out Planned Parenthood
- March 10, 2017
Planned Parenthood receives more than $ 500 million in federal funding, though federal law prohibits the money from being spent on abortion services. Planned Parenthood's affiliates performed 323,999 abortions during 2013-14, the most recent reporting year for which statistics are available. Right now our country is experiencing the lowest unintended pregnancy rate in 30 years, all-time lows in teen pregnancy, and thanks to access to effective contraception, the lowest abortion rate ... (more...)
- March 10, 2017
Planned Parenthood receives more than $ 500 million in federal funding, though federal law prohibits the money from being spent on abortion services. Planned Parenthood's affiliates performed 323,999 abortions during 2013-14, the most recent reporting year for which statistics are available. Right now our country is experiencing the lowest unintended pregnancy rate in 30 years, all-time lows in teen pregnancy, and thanks to access to effective contraception, the lowest abortion rate ... (more...)
Florida judge rejects 'stand your ground' argument in theater shooting
- March 10, 2017
Reeves is facing a charge of second-degree murder. The judge said a videotape of the events captured that afternoon by a movie theater surveillance camera didn't support Reeves' testimony that he felt physically threatened. Judge Susan Barthle issued her ruling Friday morning. According to the retired police captain, Oulson threw popcorn at him and hit him in the head with a cell phone. (more...)
- March 10, 2017
Reeves is facing a charge of second-degree murder. The judge said a videotape of the events captured that afternoon by a movie theater surveillance camera didn't support Reeves' testimony that he felt physically threatened. Judge Susan Barthle issued her ruling Friday morning. According to the retired police captain, Oulson threw popcorn at him and hit him in the head with a cell phone. (more...)
Homeland Security Chief: Illegal Border Crossings Down 40 Percent
- March 10, 2017
That's a drop of about 40 percent. Kelly suggested in a DHS statement that Trump's executive orders related to immigration enforcement prompted the decrease of illegal immigrants coming into the country. In fact, the zenith in border apprehensions occurred in mid 2014, when Obama was talking up his plans for an executive order granting amnesty to millions of illegals. (more...)
- March 10, 2017
That's a drop of about 40 percent. Kelly suggested in a DHS statement that Trump's executive orders related to immigration enforcement prompted the decrease of illegal immigrants coming into the country. In fact, the zenith in border apprehensions occurred in mid 2014, when Obama was talking up his plans for an executive order granting amnesty to millions of illegals. (more...)
Hogs face Rebels in SEC quarterfinals
- March 10, 2017
Ole Miss has been playing well, but the Rebels are going to possibly be without one of their top players in Burnett. The Tigers finished the season with a record of 8-24. We have to score. "We've just got to continue to be who we are". Arkansas coach Mike Anderson knows better. Ole Miss shot just 37.1 percent from the floor against the Hogs, making just eight of 27 shots from behind the 3-point arc and 20 of 27 free throws. (more...)
- March 10, 2017
Ole Miss has been playing well, but the Rebels are going to possibly be without one of their top players in Burnett. The Tigers finished the season with a record of 8-24. We have to score. "We've just got to continue to be who we are". Arkansas coach Mike Anderson knows better. Ole Miss shot just 37.1 percent from the floor against the Hogs, making just eight of 27 shots from behind the 3-point arc and 20 of 27 free throws. (more...)
Crude oil prices journey south on Thursday
- March 10, 2017
This follows a 5-per-cent slide in the commodity price on Wednesday. The last time WTI crude was below $50 was on December 15 of a year ago. A crude oil trader informed that prices fell as the US crude production increased for a third week to 9.09 million barrels a day, as per the Energy Information Administartion (EIA) reports on Wednesday. (more...)
- March 10, 2017
This follows a 5-per-cent slide in the commodity price on Wednesday. The last time WTI crude was below $50 was on December 15 of a year ago. A crude oil trader informed that prices fell as the US crude production increased for a third week to 9.09 million barrels a day, as per the Energy Information Administartion (EIA) reports on Wednesday. (more...)
Taiwan denies Kim Jong Nam's son is on island
- March 10, 2017
Meanwhile, according to a statement published on Cheollima Civil Defense's website, the group had responded to an "emergency request" by the survivors of Jong-nam's family last month for "extraction and protection". Khalid's announcement today is the first official confirmation from Malaysia despite Pyongyang's insistence that Jong Nam was Kim Chol, the name given on his passport. (more...)
- March 10, 2017
Meanwhile, according to a statement published on Cheollima Civil Defense's website, the group had responded to an "emergency request" by the survivors of Jong-nam's family last month for "extraction and protection". Khalid's announcement today is the first official confirmation from Malaysia despite Pyongyang's insistence that Jong Nam was Kim Chol, the name given on his passport. (more...)
Argentine woman facing deportation after protest to be freed
- March 10, 2017
Daniela Vargas, 22, was released from detention on Friday, according to ICE spokesman Thomas Byrd and an attorney for Vargas. Many, including her lawyers, feared that Vargas would be immediately deported. Vargas spoke at a rally in Jackson, Mississippi, last week about her dream of becoming a math teacher. "They had been reading about her in the news, they had seen her at this press conference ..." Vargas was detained by ICE agents after leaving the conference. (more...)
- March 10, 2017
Daniela Vargas, 22, was released from detention on Friday, according to ICE spokesman Thomas Byrd and an attorney for Vargas. Many, including her lawyers, feared that Vargas would be immediately deported. Vargas spoke at a rally in Jackson, Mississippi, last week about her dream of becoming a math teacher. "They had been reading about her in the news, they had seen her at this press conference ..." Vargas was detained by ICE agents after leaving the conference. (more...)
Donald Trump met Russian ambassador on campaign trail
- March 10, 2017
It was maximum five minutes". One would think they would have "wised up" by now. Most recently, Attorney General Jeff Sessions recused himself from the ongoing investigation into the Trump campaign's alleged dealings with Russian Federation after it was revealed he had also met with Kislyak and did not say so during his confirmation hearing for the Justice Department's top job. (more...)
- March 10, 2017
It was maximum five minutes". One would think they would have "wised up" by now. Most recently, Attorney General Jeff Sessions recused himself from the ongoing investigation into the Trump campaign's alleged dealings with Russian Federation after it was revealed he had also met with Kislyak and did not say so during his confirmation hearing for the Justice Department's top job. (more...)
'Not thinking of alliance with anyone': BSP sources
- March 10, 2017
According to NewsX-MRC poll, the BJP and its allies may win 185 seats, the Congress-Samajwadi Party combine 120 and BSP 90. Uttar Pradesh has the largest number of members in the Indian parliament and so the election results in UP often decides the fate of the government at the center. (more...)
- March 10, 2017
According to NewsX-MRC poll, the BJP and its allies may win 185 seats, the Congress-Samajwadi Party combine 120 and BSP 90. Uttar Pradesh has the largest number of members in the Indian parliament and so the election results in UP often decides the fate of the government at the center. (more...)
ACC Tournament Predictions: Will Virginia knock off Notre Dame? 3/9/17
- March 10, 2017
Still, the Cardinals had a chance to tie it late, but Quentin Snider missed a shot with 4 seconds left. No. 2 seed FSU advanced with a 74-68 victory over Virginia Tech in the quarterfinals on Thursday night behind 17 points from Dwayne Bacon and an 18-1 second half run. (more...)
- March 10, 2017
Still, the Cardinals had a chance to tie it late, but Quentin Snider missed a shot with 4 seconds left. No. 2 seed FSU advanced with a 74-68 victory over Virginia Tech in the quarterfinals on Thursday night behind 17 points from Dwayne Bacon and an 18-1 second half run. (more...)
Rand Paul calls the GOP's Obamacare replacement 'dead on arrival'
- March 10, 2017
If Senate Democrats stand united and just three Republicans join them, the Republican bill would die in the Senate. AFP said it would have its supporters at lawmakers' town hall meetings that now are being populated by constituents who oppose efforts to take away their health care benefits. (more...)
- March 10, 2017
If Senate Democrats stand united and just three Republicans join them, the Republican bill would die in the Senate. AFP said it would have its supporters at lawmakers' town hall meetings that now are being populated by constituents who oppose efforts to take away their health care benefits. (more...)
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