World
South Korea to hold snap presidential election May 9
- March 15, 2017
Thirteen policy advisers and aides at the presidential Blue House tendered their resignations to Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn, who serves as government caretaker, on Monday. In an editorial, the centre-right JoongAng Ilbo daily accused her of trying to incite her remaining supporters and hampering an impending probe into allegations against her. (more...)
- March 15, 2017
Thirteen policy advisers and aides at the presidential Blue House tendered their resignations to Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn, who serves as government caretaker, on Monday. In an editorial, the centre-right JoongAng Ilbo daily accused her of trying to incite her remaining supporters and hampering an impending probe into allegations against her. (more...)
Millions Would Lose Health Coverage Under GOP Overhaul
- March 15, 2017
The CBO also estimates that the AHCA would reduce the deficit by $337 billion over the the next 10 years (due to cuts in Medicaid spending), and predicts an eventual (by 2026) decline in insurance premiums in the individual market, although older Americans will see higher premiums. (more...)
- March 15, 2017
The CBO also estimates that the AHCA would reduce the deficit by $337 billion over the the next 10 years (due to cuts in Medicaid spending), and predicts an eventual (by 2026) decline in insurance premiums in the individual market, although older Americans will see higher premiums. (more...)
25 killed in second bombing in Damascus
- March 15, 2017
The commission, led by Brazilian investigator Paulo Pinheiro, said there were no reports of people suffering water contamination on or before December 23, when the Syrian air force hit al-Fija spring with at least two air strikes. It came as the World Health Organisation warned that more than half of hospitals and public health centres in Syria had been forced to close or left partially functioning during the Syrian civil war. (more...)
- March 15, 2017
The commission, led by Brazilian investigator Paulo Pinheiro, said there were no reports of people suffering water contamination on or before December 23, when the Syrian air force hit al-Fija spring with at least two air strikes. It came as the World Health Organisation warned that more than half of hospitals and public health centres in Syria had been forced to close or left partially functioning during the Syrian civil war. (more...)
This Is Us season 1 finale: How Jack and Rebecca met
- March 15, 2017
The show's cast, including Milo Ventimiglia, and creator Dan Fogelman teased fans ahead of the finale . "Moonshadow" showed viewers a flip side - a human side, an unpretty side - to Jack ( Milo Ventimiglia ), who was wallowing in an alcohol-fueled spiral: He bloodied up Rebecca's bandmate/ex-boyfriend Ben ( Sam Trammell ) before her big gig, which Rebecca chose to cancel, especially after Ben had misread the situation and tried to kiss her moments before Jack arrived. (more...)
- March 15, 2017
The show's cast, including Milo Ventimiglia, and creator Dan Fogelman teased fans ahead of the finale . "Moonshadow" showed viewers a flip side - a human side, an unpretty side - to Jack ( Milo Ventimiglia ), who was wallowing in an alcohol-fueled spiral: He bloodied up Rebecca's bandmate/ex-boyfriend Ben ( Sam Trammell ) before her big gig, which Rebecca chose to cancel, especially after Ben had misread the situation and tried to kiss her moments before Jack arrived. (more...)
Bangladesh PM to pay 3-day state visit from April 7
- March 15, 2017
Hasina was expected to travel to India in December previous year but the visit was postponed due to scheduling issues and also because it was felt that any progress on the sharing of Teesta waters was highly unlikely in view of the stand-off between the Modi government and the Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal over the demonetisation issue. (more...)
- March 15, 2017
Hasina was expected to travel to India in December previous year but the visit was postponed due to scheduling issues and also because it was felt that any progress on the sharing of Teesta waters was highly unlikely in view of the stand-off between the Modi government and the Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal over the demonetisation issue. (more...)
SM Krishna to join BJP on March 16
- March 15, 2017
He will join the same day (March 15). The 84-year-old leader, who quit the Congress with which he had associated himself for almost 50 years on January 28, had already reached New Delhi on Tuesday as he was scheduled to join the BJP on Wednesday. (more...)
- March 15, 2017
He will join the same day (March 15). The 84-year-old leader, who quit the Congress with which he had associated himself for almost 50 years on January 28, had already reached New Delhi on Tuesday as he was scheduled to join the BJP on Wednesday. (more...)
PM tells Sturgeon Brexit is 'not the moment to create uncertainty'
- March 15, 2017
The Island's MP, Andrew Turner, has said that Parliament clearing the way for Article 50 to be triggered is a great success for everyone who believes in a global UK . But the Prime Minister looks set to wait another fortnight before kicking off the two-year process of negotiating departure under Article 50 of the European Union treaties, with formal notification expected to take place in the last week of March. (more...)
- March 15, 2017
The Island's MP, Andrew Turner, has said that Parliament clearing the way for Article 50 to be triggered is a great success for everyone who believes in a global UK . But the Prime Minister looks set to wait another fortnight before kicking off the two-year process of negotiating departure under Article 50 of the European Union treaties, with formal notification expected to take place in the last week of March. (more...)
Chelsea Transfer Rumour: Thibaut Courtois quashes rumours linking him with Real Madrid
- March 15, 2017
Hazard has been in sublime form for Chelsea this season to help the Blues establish themselves as the firm favourites to win the title. "Hazard is happy here but everyone knows that, when teams like that knock on your door, you have to think about it". (more...)
- March 15, 2017
Hazard has been in sublime form for Chelsea this season to help the Blues establish themselves as the firm favourites to win the title. "Hazard is happy here but everyone knows that, when teams like that knock on your door, you have to think about it". (more...)
Ryan can't say how many will lose coverage under GOP plan
- March 15, 2017
Ryan said President Donald Trump has been "tremendously helpful" in the process of rolling out and pitching the legislation , and that he's "fully engaged and fully committed" to the issue. The boast was immediately slammed as misogynistic and approving of sexual assault, including by Ryan, who said he was "sickened" by the comments and disinvited then-GOP nominee Trump from a Wisconsin campaign event. (more...)
- March 15, 2017
Ryan said President Donald Trump has been "tremendously helpful" in the process of rolling out and pitching the legislation , and that he's "fully engaged and fully committed" to the issue. The boast was immediately slammed as misogynistic and approving of sexual assault, including by Ryan, who said he was "sickened" by the comments and disinvited then-GOP nominee Trump from a Wisconsin campaign event. (more...)
Comey to Disclose Any Trump-Russia Probe Wednesday
- March 15, 2017
Senator Whitehouse said Comey would confirm this information with him as well as South Carolina Representative Lindsey Graham . The two are leading one of three Congressional investigations into Russia's interference in the USA elections. "If you're going to have multiple congressional investigations and there is a criminal investigation, we're going to run into it". In a statement, they said: "Our goal is simple - to the fullest extent possible we want to shine a light on Russian ... (more...)
- March 15, 2017
Senator Whitehouse said Comey would confirm this information with him as well as South Carolina Representative Lindsey Graham . The two are leading one of three Congressional investigations into Russia's interference in the USA elections. "If you're going to have multiple congressional investigations and there is a criminal investigation, we're going to run into it". In a statement, they said: "Our goal is simple - to the fullest extent possible we want to shine a light on Russian ... (more...)
Kim Jong-nam's identity confirmed using child's DNA: Malaysia
- March 15, 2017
On February 13, Kim Jong Nam, traveling by the name of Kim Chol, was killed at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Dr Subramaniam said the federal government will only decide on the next step if none of the family members turn up to collect the body of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's older half-brother, who has been kept in the Hospital Kuala Lumpur mortuary for almost a month. (more...)
- March 15, 2017
On February 13, Kim Jong Nam, traveling by the name of Kim Chol, was killed at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Dr Subramaniam said the federal government will only decide on the next step if none of the family members turn up to collect the body of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's older half-brother, who has been kept in the Hospital Kuala Lumpur mortuary for almost a month. (more...)
United Nations expert says Myanmar trying to "expel" Rohingya
- March 15, 2017
Speaking to reporters after her council appearance, Lee said she believed support for a Commission of Inquiry was tepid, including within the EU. The UN Special Rapporteur Yanghee Lee Monday called for "prompt, thorough, independent and impartial investigations" into the killings and other serious human rights violations in Myanmar while "the government may be trying to expel Rohingya population". (more...)
- March 15, 2017
Speaking to reporters after her council appearance, Lee said she believed support for a Commission of Inquiry was tepid, including within the EU. The UN Special Rapporteur Yanghee Lee Monday called for "prompt, thorough, independent and impartial investigations" into the killings and other serious human rights violations in Myanmar while "the government may be trying to expel Rohingya population". (more...)
Turkish PM awaits apology from Netherlands
- March 15, 2017
Touching upon the recent diplomatic crisis with the Netherlands, he said , "Rotterdam's local authorities declared a state of emergency overnight, [they] didn't let our minister enter the Turkish consulate". Cavusoglu, meanwhile, has flown to France where he was set to address a rally in the eastern city of Metz on Sunday. Kaya was deported after being blocked from attending a campaign event linked to the referendum on constitutional change in Turkey . (more...)
- March 15, 2017
Touching upon the recent diplomatic crisis with the Netherlands, he said , "Rotterdam's local authorities declared a state of emergency overnight, [they] didn't let our minister enter the Turkish consulate". Cavusoglu, meanwhile, has flown to France where he was set to address a rally in the eastern city of Metz on Sunday. Kaya was deported after being blocked from attending a campaign event linked to the referendum on constitutional change in Turkey . (more...)
Sukhoi-30MKI fighter plane crashes in Barmer, pilots safe
- March 15, 2017
A Sukhoi (Su-30 MKI) fighter jet of the Indian Air Force crashed in Rajasthan's Barmer district today. Both the pilots ejected safely. The fuselage of the aircraft landed on the hut of Narayan Ram, injuring him, his daughter-in-law Dalli and grandson Hanuman. (more...)
- March 15, 2017
A Sukhoi (Su-30 MKI) fighter jet of the Indian Air Force crashed in Rajasthan's Barmer district today. Both the pilots ejected safely. The fuselage of the aircraft landed on the hut of Narayan Ram, injuring him, his daughter-in-law Dalli and grandson Hanuman. (more...)
Sushma Swaraj back in Parliament, addresses attacks on Indians in US
- March 15, 2017
We are constantly talking to the U.S. officials. Swaraj said that she had talked to families of Srinivas Kuchibhotla and Deep Rai, also that the ministry had raised these issues with highest authorities in the US. There have been three incidents of shooting against Indians in the US. She revealed that when Garmin employee Srinivas Kuchibhotla was shot dead by a former U.S. (more...)
- March 15, 2017
We are constantly talking to the U.S. officials. Swaraj said that she had talked to families of Srinivas Kuchibhotla and Deep Rai, also that the ministry had raised these issues with highest authorities in the US. There have been three incidents of shooting against Indians in the US. She revealed that when Garmin employee Srinivas Kuchibhotla was shot dead by a former U.S. (more...)
European Parliament holds key to Brexit deal
- March 15, 2017
Davis said the draft legislation will receive Royal Assent and pass into law on Thursday. Scotland voted to stay in the European Union, but Brexit supporters in England and Wales pushed through the final result of 52 percent to 48 percent to leave. (more...)
- March 15, 2017
Davis said the draft legislation will receive Royal Assent and pass into law on Thursday. Scotland voted to stay in the European Union, but Brexit supporters in England and Wales pushed through the final result of 52 percent to 48 percent to leave. (more...)
Republican plan would strip 24m Americans of their Obamacare health insurance
- March 15, 2017
Recent polls have shown an increase in support for Mr Obama's signature healthcare policy which is credited with extending health insurance to millions of Americans. "The American Health Care Act lowers premiums , stabilizes the market, and gives people more choice and freedom", House Speaker Paul Ryan, who has championed the proposal, said in a statement Monday. (more...)
- March 15, 2017
Recent polls have shown an increase in support for Mr Obama's signature healthcare policy which is credited with extending health insurance to millions of Americans. "The American Health Care Act lowers premiums , stabilizes the market, and gives people more choice and freedom", House Speaker Paul Ryan, who has championed the proposal, said in a statement Monday. (more...)
Remember winter? Snow in Delmarva's forecast
- March 15, 2017
Major cities including NY and Boston could get deluged with snow if the storm hugs the coastline, but they could see significantly less snow if the storm shifts closer to land. The threat to travel caused Innophos Holdings Inc.in Cranbury, New Jersey , and EPAM Systems Inc.in Newtown, Pennsylvania, to postpone shareholders' meetings, according to the companies. (more...)
- March 15, 2017
Major cities including NY and Boston could get deluged with snow if the storm hugs the coastline, but they could see significantly less snow if the storm shifts closer to land. The threat to travel caused Innophos Holdings Inc.in Cranbury, New Jersey , and EPAM Systems Inc.in Newtown, Pennsylvania, to postpone shareholders' meetings, according to the companies. (more...)
Late-Season Blizzard Slams Northeast US
- March 15, 2017
Airlines canceled more than 725 flights for Monday before the storm is expected to hit, and another 815 flights Tuesday, USA Today reported . Most of Monday's cancellations were affecting Chicago, while Tuesday's are spread across the East. (more...)
- March 15, 2017
Airlines canceled more than 725 flights for Monday before the storm is expected to hit, and another 815 flights Tuesday, USA Today reported . Most of Monday's cancellations were affecting Chicago, while Tuesday's are spread across the East. (more...)
Danny Drinkwater backs Craig Shakespeare to keep Leicester job long term
- March 15, 2017
Some thought Kante was keeping tabs on Wilfred Ndidi , the man who is attempting to fill his rather large boots. Juventus' quest for a quarterfinal spot was much less bumpy than Leicester. Fair enough - this was Leicester's night, and the fairytale has still not ended. "Some of those players at the start of the season believed all of a sudden: "We're big players, we're champions" and took their foot off the accelerator and got in their big comfy armchairs, with their Bentley in the auto ... (more...)
- March 15, 2017
Some thought Kante was keeping tabs on Wilfred Ndidi , the man who is attempting to fill his rather large boots. Juventus' quest for a quarterfinal spot was much less bumpy than Leicester. Fair enough - this was Leicester's night, and the fairytale has still not ended. "Some of those players at the start of the season believed all of a sudden: "We're big players, we're champions" and took their foot off the accelerator and got in their big comfy armchairs, with their Bentley in the auto ... (more...)
Latest news
United Nations says more security needed at Douma site