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More 'significant arrests' made in wake of London terror attack
- March 25, 2017
Six people arrested after the attack on Westminster have been released, while four are still in custody, Scotland Yard says. Born into a middle-class family in Kent in southeast England, Masood was described by schoolmates as a popular, "happy-go-lucky" student who excelled academically and at sport. (more...)
- March 25, 2017
Six people arrested after the attack on Westminster have been released, while four are still in custody, Scotland Yard says. Born into a middle-class family in Kent in southeast England, Masood was described by schoolmates as a popular, "happy-go-lucky" student who excelled academically and at sport. (more...)
Scotland Yard Names Man Believed Responsible For London Attack
- March 25, 2017
Outside New Scotland Yard, tributes were paid to Pc Palmer by his fellow officers, politicians and members of the public. "An officer by the name of Keith Palmer was happy to pose with us for a photo once he learned that we had travelled all the way from Alice Springs in the Northern Territory, Australia", Mr Thorogood wrote. (more...)
- March 25, 2017
Outside New Scotland Yard, tributes were paid to Pc Palmer by his fellow officers, politicians and members of the public. "An officer by the name of Keith Palmer was happy to pose with us for a photo once he learned that we had travelled all the way from Alice Springs in the Northern Territory, Australia", Mr Thorogood wrote. (more...)
Paul Ryan: 'We're Gonna Be Living with Obamacare for the Foreseeable Future'
- March 25, 2017
CORNISH: And we should say that this is a provision that essentially says no matter what you offer, it's got to have these things in it, even at your cheapest level. Here's how others saw the possibility that Trump would shoulder the blame. It is hard to understand why the Republicans could not compromise with the fifteen Freedom Caucus members to pass the bill. (more...)
- March 25, 2017
CORNISH: And we should say that this is a provision that essentially says no matter what you offer, it's got to have these things in it, even at your cheapest level. Here's how others saw the possibility that Trump would shoulder the blame. It is hard to understand why the Republicans could not compromise with the fifteen Freedom Caucus members to pass the bill. (more...)
We don't discriminate over religion, says Mamata Banerjee
- March 25, 2017
On the New Delhi's so-called "interventionist ways", the Chief Minister said, "though we have cooperated with the Centre and they too have helped us on many occasions they always try to interfere in the State's matters which is not good. Diplomatic sources in Delhi say the MEA, on PM Modi's advice, is trying to work out a face-to-face meeting between Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and chief ministers of Indian states bordering Bangladesh, including West Bengal. (more...)
- March 25, 2017
On the New Delhi's so-called "interventionist ways", the Chief Minister said, "though we have cooperated with the Centre and they too have helped us on many occasions they always try to interfere in the State's matters which is not good. Diplomatic sources in Delhi say the MEA, on PM Modi's advice, is trying to work out a face-to-face meeting between Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and chief ministers of Indian states bordering Bangladesh, including West Bengal. (more...)
Rep. Mo Brooks to vote against "Obamacare 2.0"
- March 25, 2017
Rep. Jim Jordan of OH, a prominent member of the Freedom Caucus, told reporters that essential health benefit repeal was not enough and "it's always been beyond that". "You know I serve at the pleasure to the people of Western North Carolina and when you serve at their pleasure, it's only those 750,000 people that can send you home, and it's a temporary job and I have known that since Day 1", Meadows said after the meeting. (more...)
- March 25, 2017
Rep. Jim Jordan of OH, a prominent member of the Freedom Caucus, told reporters that essential health benefit repeal was not enough and "it's always been beyond that". "You know I serve at the pleasure to the people of Western North Carolina and when you serve at their pleasure, it's only those 750,000 people that can send you home, and it's a temporary job and I have known that since Day 1", Meadows said after the meeting. (more...)
$155.2 million Powerball ticket sold in Pewaukee
- March 25, 2017
The winning numbers were 2, 9, 27, 29, 42 , and Powerball 9. Last month, a Purdue University graduate in IN won the 10th largest jackpot worth $435 million and made a decision to take the lump sum cash out option. As of 11:03 a.m. Thursday, March 23, no one has come in to the store to claim the prize, according to McMahon. The Powerball jackpot is the second largest won by a Wisconsin player since the game started in 1992. (more...)
- March 25, 2017
The winning numbers were 2, 9, 27, 29, 42 , and Powerball 9. Last month, a Purdue University graduate in IN won the 10th largest jackpot worth $435 million and made a decision to take the lump sum cash out option. As of 11:03 a.m. Thursday, March 23, no one has come in to the store to claim the prize, according to McMahon. The Powerball jackpot is the second largest won by a Wisconsin player since the game started in 1992. (more...)
NS man's custom licence plate deemed 'socially unacceptable'
- March 25, 2017
He said it was unfair to associate his last name with Donald Trump and his comments. Taylor said the rejection of Grabher's licence wasn't related to obscene comments made by Donald Trump in 2005 and released during last fall's US presidential campaign, in which Trump said he grabbed women by the genitals. (more...)
- March 25, 2017
He said it was unfair to associate his last name with Donald Trump and his comments. Taylor said the rejection of Grabher's licence wasn't related to obscene comments made by Donald Trump in 2005 and released during last fall's US presidential campaign, in which Trump said he grabbed women by the genitals. (more...)
Juncker: There'll be war in Balkans if European Union collapses
- March 25, 2017
The divorce bill covers liabilities for projects which the United Kingdom previously agreed to help fund, as well as pensions for European Union officials who served during the period of its membership. The PM is not attending to avoid aggravating tensions with the 27 states. "We will therefore be vigilant", he said. "We are not in a hostile mood when it comes to Brexit because I do think, and I do want, and I do wish to have with Britain in the next decades a friendly relationship", he ... (more...)
- March 25, 2017
The divorce bill covers liabilities for projects which the United Kingdom previously agreed to help fund, as well as pensions for European Union officials who served during the period of its membership. The PM is not attending to avoid aggravating tensions with the 27 states. "We will therefore be vigilant", he said. "We are not in a hostile mood when it comes to Brexit because I do think, and I do want, and I do wish to have with Britain in the next decades a friendly relationship", he ... (more...)
Murder, Missiles, and Messages From North Korea
- March 25, 2017
Five Lotte department stores and 13 smaller supermarkets remain open, the company said Friday. That is a remote prospect at both the political and the technical level but, by opposing THAAD's deployment in South Korea, China may be hoping to nip such a possibility in the bud. (more...)
- March 25, 2017
Five Lotte department stores and 13 smaller supermarkets remain open, the company said Friday. That is a remote prospect at both the political and the technical level but, by opposing THAAD's deployment in South Korea, China may be hoping to nip such a possibility in the bud. (more...)
Congolese warlord Bemba sentenced for bribing witness
- March 25, 2017
In 2016 Bemba was charged [decision, PDF] with bribing witnesses and falsifying evidence after the court discovered Bemba conducted a bribery scheme from his prison cell. They all faced maximum sentences of five years. Prosecutors said in a statement that they would study the ruling and decide whether to appeal. Set up in 2002 to prosecute the world's worst crimes, the ICC goes to great lengths to try to protect witnesses and its trials from any interference. (more...)
- March 25, 2017
In 2016 Bemba was charged [decision, PDF] with bribing witnesses and falsifying evidence after the court discovered Bemba conducted a bribery scheme from his prison cell. They all faced maximum sentences of five years. Prosecutors said in a statement that they would study the ruling and decide whether to appeal. Set up in 2002 to prosecute the world's worst crimes, the ICC goes to great lengths to try to protect witnesses and its trials from any interference. (more...)
Student on spring break fatally shot during rap video filming
- March 25, 2017
Wright described without doubt, that 18-year-old Ayana McAllister had a bright future. "At this point", police spokesperson Dustin Sternbeck said, "we are not in a position to say whether she was the intended target or not". "She was probably over there doing something young people do all the time". "She was the person I would hang with everyday", Brown said. McAllister, a criminal justice major, was a member of Galilee Baptist Church in Suitland, Maryland, the school said. (more...)
- March 25, 2017
Wright described without doubt, that 18-year-old Ayana McAllister had a bright future. "At this point", police spokesperson Dustin Sternbeck said, "we are not in a position to say whether she was the intended target or not". "She was probably over there doing something young people do all the time". "She was the person I would hang with everyday", Brown said. McAllister, a criminal justice major, was a member of Galilee Baptist Church in Suitland, Maryland, the school said. (more...)
We'll occupy AI's office until it leave Nigeria - Group
- March 25, 2017
Global Peace protesters, Abuja. He further said "What any aggrieved body ought to do is to point out areas of either exaggeration, misrepresentation or wrong statistics". The military has attacked AI reports and staff since 2012. The coalition, in a statement signed by leaders of each of the 40 groups, noted that GOPRI has not provided any alternative facts or information to debunk the issues contained in the AI reports. (more...)
- March 25, 2017
Global Peace protesters, Abuja. He further said "What any aggrieved body ought to do is to point out areas of either exaggeration, misrepresentation or wrong statistics". The military has attacked AI reports and staff since 2012. The coalition, in a statement signed by leaders of each of the 40 groups, noted that GOPRI has not provided any alternative facts or information to debunk the issues contained in the AI reports. (more...)
Health care vote abruptly cancelled
- March 25, 2017
For some moderates, the last-minute deal hatched between the White House and the conservative House Freedom Caucus Wednesday night to repeal the essential benefits that insurers are required to offer consumers had gone too far. Trump, via a message delivered by Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney to House Republicans, said the caucus could either pass the bill Friday or he would move on to other priorities. (more...)
- March 25, 2017
For some moderates, the last-minute deal hatched between the White House and the conservative House Freedom Caucus Wednesday night to repeal the essential benefits that insurers are required to offer consumers had gone too far. Trump, via a message delivered by Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney to House Republicans, said the caucus could either pass the bill Friday or he would move on to other priorities. (more...)
Cop in LaQuan McDonald Shooting Case Gets 16 New Counts
- March 25, 2017
According to an indictment unsealed Thursday, March 23, 16 counts of aggravated battery - a count for each shot fired at the 17-year-old McDonald on October 20, 2014 - the report stated. Dyke was already facing first-degree murder charges, but now with this indictment he faces 23 felony charges in total. They argued that statements he had made to investigators were inappropriately used against him. (more...)
- March 25, 2017
According to an indictment unsealed Thursday, March 23, 16 counts of aggravated battery - a count for each shot fired at the 17-year-old McDonald on October 20, 2014 - the report stated. Dyke was already facing first-degree murder charges, but now with this indictment he faces 23 felony charges in total. They argued that statements he had made to investigators were inappropriately used against him. (more...)
Virat Kohli will not play Dharamsala Test, Ajinkya Rahane to lead India
- March 25, 2017
At this stage the injury has an element of being aggravated in the field. Earlier, before the toss , India batting coach Sanjay Bangar stated that Kohli was not fit enough to play, and as a precaution, Kohli was ruled out of the fourth Test. (more...)
- March 25, 2017
At this stage the injury has an element of being aggravated in the field. Earlier, before the toss , India batting coach Sanjay Bangar stated that Kohli was not fit enough to play, and as a precaution, Kohli was ruled out of the fourth Test. (more...)
Insurance Companies Could Profit From Fewer Customers Under GOP Plan
- March 25, 2017
Hatch, in his statement Friday, indicated that lawmakers will pursue "pro-growth initiatives such as tax reform and implementing a strong trade agenda" while continuing "to look for ways to protect American families" from Obama's Affordable Care Act. (more...)
- March 25, 2017
Hatch, in his statement Friday, indicated that lawmakers will pursue "pro-growth initiatives such as tax reform and implementing a strong trade agenda" while continuing "to look for ways to protect American families" from Obama's Affordable Care Act. (more...)
Tillerson pledges safe areas for refugees, more pressure on Islamic State
- March 25, 2017
On the fight against ISIS in Iraq and Syria, Mr Tillerson said the coalition must "accelerate" the defeat of the militant group and turn its attention to "stabilisation" of the countries. "Yet some Washingtonians do not seem to care about this", he said, adding that he raised the issue in a meeting Tuesday with National Security Adviser H.R. (more...)
- March 25, 2017
On the fight against ISIS in Iraq and Syria, Mr Tillerson said the coalition must "accelerate" the defeat of the militant group and turn its attention to "stabilisation" of the countries. "Yet some Washingtonians do not seem to care about this", he said, adding that he raised the issue in a meeting Tuesday with National Security Adviser H.R. (more...)
Two babies destined for love named Romeo and Juliet
- March 25, 2017
The babies were born in rooms next door to each other and their parents named them Romeo and Juliet . Morgan and Edwin Hernandez welcomed son their Romeo and then 18 hours later, Christiana and Allan Shifflett welcomed their daughter, Juliet 18 hours later. (more...)
- March 25, 2017
The babies were born in rooms next door to each other and their parents named them Romeo and Juliet . Morgan and Edwin Hernandez welcomed son their Romeo and then 18 hours later, Christiana and Allan Shifflett welcomed their daughter, Juliet 18 hours later. (more...)
Lawmakers say votes aren't there for Republican health care bill
- March 25, 2017
Everything in the past seven years from the GOP has been for show because they did not control the White House . The Indivisible Guide and others say those opposed to the bill should pick up their phones to press their members of Congress to vote 'no'. (more...)
- March 25, 2017
Everything in the past seven years from the GOP has been for show because they did not control the White House . The Indivisible Guide and others say those opposed to the bill should pick up their phones to press their members of Congress to vote 'no'. (more...)
Government Cites Virginia Travel-Ban Ruling in Push to Lift Hawaii's Order
- March 25, 2017
Nevertheless, a spokesman for the Department of Justice released a statement to the Hill saying, "As the Court correctly explains, the President's Executive Order falls well within his authority to safeguard the nation's security". If the court does issue a preliminary injunction, the next step in permanently halting the order, the Justice Department has asked that it be limited to the 90-day ban on six mostly Muslim countries, and should not include the 120-day ban on refugee applicants. (more...)
- March 25, 2017
Nevertheless, a spokesman for the Department of Justice released a statement to the Hill saying, "As the Court correctly explains, the President's Executive Order falls well within his authority to safeguard the nation's security". If the court does issue a preliminary injunction, the next step in permanently halting the order, the Justice Department has asked that it be limited to the 90-day ban on six mostly Muslim countries, and should not include the 120-day ban on refugee applicants. (more...)
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