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AAP's Bawana MLA Ved Prakash joins BJP
- March 29, 2017
Prakash, who joined Congress at Rajiv Bhawan (the Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee office) here, however, denied that he left the BJP after the decision. The minister said that the NDA's demonetisation policy was criticised by many but people proved them wrong by giving the BJP a huge mandate in the just concluded elections. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Prakash, who joined Congress at Rajiv Bhawan (the Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee office) here, however, denied that he left the BJP after the decision. The minister said that the NDA's demonetisation policy was criticised by many but people proved them wrong by giving the BJP a huge mandate in the just concluded elections. (more...)
Cancel Jaganmohan Reddy's bail: CBI to trial court
- March 29, 2017
It can be noted that the special CBI court had granted conditional bail to YS Jagan in Sep 2013 after spending 16 months in jail. The CBI cited a condition in the bail order that prohibits Jagan from making any effort to influence witnesses in the case. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
It can be noted that the special CBI court had granted conditional bail to YS Jagan in Sep 2013 after spending 16 months in jail. The CBI cited a condition in the bail order that prohibits Jagan from making any effort to influence witnesses in the case. (more...)
William and Kate meet survivors of Paris 2015 attacks
- March 29, 2017
The royal family has scheduled a series of visits to European countries in the months ahead - including William's and Kate's July visit to Germany and Poland - to remind Great Britain's European neighbors that they are still allies and partners after last summer's Brexit vote. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
The royal family has scheduled a series of visits to European countries in the months ahead - including William's and Kate's July visit to Germany and Poland - to remind Great Britain's European neighbors that they are still allies and partners after last summer's Brexit vote. (more...)
Uber Grounds Self-Driving Cars After Accident
- March 29, 2017
Uber Technologies Inc.is suspending its self-driving auto program after one of its autonomous vehicles was involved in a high-impact crash in Tempe, Arizona, the latest incident for a company reeling from multiple crises. A driver of a Tesla Motors Inc Model S auto operating in autopilot mode was killed in a collision with a truck in Williston, Florida in 2016. Google's self-driving vehicle operated was involved in a crash a year ago in California, hitting a bus while attempting to navigate ... (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Uber Technologies Inc.is suspending its self-driving auto program after one of its autonomous vehicles was involved in a high-impact crash in Tempe, Arizona, the latest incident for a company reeling from multiple crises. A driver of a Tesla Motors Inc Model S auto operating in autopilot mode was killed in a collision with a truck in Williston, Florida in 2016. Google's self-driving vehicle operated was involved in a crash a year ago in California, hitting a bus while attempting to navigate ... (more...)
Longtime Akron coach Dambrot taking over at Duquesne
- March 29, 2017
We will immediately launch a national search for our new basketball coach, and we reaffirm our commitment to building our basketball program and all of Akron Athletics into a nationally recognized program across the board. He inherits a program that hasn't reached the NCAA Tournament since 1976, but has laid forth plans for $40 million in renovations to upgrade the AJ Palumbo Center. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
We will immediately launch a national search for our new basketball coach, and we reaffirm our commitment to building our basketball program and all of Akron Athletics into a nationally recognized program across the board. He inherits a program that hasn't reached the NCAA Tournament since 1976, but has laid forth plans for $40 million in renovations to upgrade the AJ Palumbo Center. (more...)
Democratic opposition to Gorsuch grows
- March 29, 2017
Republicans only have 52 seats and Democrats are threatening to filibuster Gorsuch's confirmation. The Senate Judiciary Committee held four days of confirmation hearings last week, including two days of questioning Gorsuch . "He'll be on the floor of the Senate next week and confirmed on Friday", Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) promised Tuesday afternoon. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Republicans only have 52 seats and Democrats are threatening to filibuster Gorsuch's confirmation. The Senate Judiciary Committee held four days of confirmation hearings last week, including two days of questioning Gorsuch . "He'll be on the floor of the Senate next week and confirmed on Friday", Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) promised Tuesday afternoon. (more...)
USA charges two Russian spies for Yahoo attack
- March 29, 2017
This has given rise to uncertainty about whether Trump is willing to respond forcefully to any action by Moscow in cyberspace and elsewhere. Nonetheless, it is more serious given that it was carried out by people who worked for an arm of Russia's Federal Security Service. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
This has given rise to uncertainty about whether Trump is willing to respond forcefully to any action by Moscow in cyberspace and elsewhere. Nonetheless, it is more serious given that it was carried out by people who worked for an arm of Russia's Federal Security Service. (more...)
Industry groups eager for Dakota Access oil flow
- March 29, 2017
The 1,200-mile pipeline is now capable of moving half of the oil produced in North Dakota to a distribution point in IL. Tribes maintain the pipeline threatens their cultural sites, water supply and religious practices. Archambault said his call for protesters to leave ahead of spring flooding season was a matter of safety for the people in camp and the environment. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
The 1,200-mile pipeline is now capable of moving half of the oil produced in North Dakota to a distribution point in IL. Tribes maintain the pipeline threatens their cultural sites, water supply and religious practices. Archambault said his call for protesters to leave ahead of spring flooding season was a matter of safety for the people in camp and the environment. (more...)
Trump signs order rolling back environmental efforts
- March 29, 2017
The action sets in motion an overhaul of President Barack Obama's landmark rule to reduce carbon emissions from power plants and rescinds a number of executive actions aimed at reining in climate change or mitigating its effects. Throughout the election, Trump accused the former president of waging "a war" against coal as he campaigned in economically depressed swaths of states like West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Ohio. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
The action sets in motion an overhaul of President Barack Obama's landmark rule to reduce carbon emissions from power plants and rescinds a number of executive actions aimed at reining in climate change or mitigating its effects. Throughout the election, Trump accused the former president of waging "a war" against coal as he campaigned in economically depressed swaths of states like West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Ohio. (more...)
Development for all, appeasement of none, says UP CM
- March 29, 2017
We have already activated Anti Romeo Squad in the state. Yogi Adityanath, who is known for his fanatical " Hindutva " image sworn in as the new chief minister of Uttar Pradesh. Regarding the closure of illegal abbattoirs, Aditya Nath said the National Green Tribunal (NGT) had in the past couple of years insisted on their closure. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
We have already activated Anti Romeo Squad in the state. Yogi Adityanath, who is known for his fanatical " Hindutva " image sworn in as the new chief minister of Uttar Pradesh. Regarding the closure of illegal abbattoirs, Aditya Nath said the National Green Tribunal (NGT) had in the past couple of years insisted on their closure. (more...)
Trucker: 'Surreal' to be topic of Supreme Court nomination
- March 29, 2017
Last August, he happily read the majority decision of the appeals panel, which held that federal law protects drivers from dismissal when they refuse to operate an unsafe vehicle. John Cornyn, he said "I was wrong, Senator, because I was bound by circuit precedent , and I'm sorry". Where Gorsuch authored an opinion in a religious freedom case, she added, he "produced a unanimous decision every single time ". (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Last August, he happily read the majority decision of the appeals panel, which held that federal law protects drivers from dismissal when they refuse to operate an unsafe vehicle. John Cornyn, he said "I was wrong, Senator, because I was bound by circuit precedent , and I'm sorry". Where Gorsuch authored an opinion in a religious freedom case, she added, he "produced a unanimous decision every single time ". (more...)
Sens. McCaskill and Blunt of Missouri disagree on Trump's energy order
- March 29, 2017
The order rescinds the Clean Power Plan and lifts a moratorium on new coal leases on federal lands, which the Obama administration had enacted in January 2016. President Donald Trump's executive order rolling back environmental standards put in place during the Obama administration was quickly met with opposition Tuesday from local Democratic lawmakers, including Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
The order rescinds the Clean Power Plan and lifts a moratorium on new coal leases on federal lands, which the Obama administration had enacted in January 2016. President Donald Trump's executive order rolling back environmental standards put in place during the Obama administration was quickly met with opposition Tuesday from local Democratic lawmakers, including Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. (more...)
Commander: 'Fair chance' US-led Mosul strike played role in civilian deaths
- March 29, 2017
The global coalition, led by the United States and Iraq's military, faces mounting criticism over the number of civilians being killed in the battle to defeat ISIS in Mosul, which began five months ago. Another report of at least 30 civilian deaths in an airstrike that hit a school north of Raqqa in Syria last week is likely "not credible", Townsend said . (more...)
- March 29, 2017
The global coalition, led by the United States and Iraq's military, faces mounting criticism over the number of civilians being killed in the battle to defeat ISIS in Mosul, which began five months ago. Another report of at least 30 civilian deaths in an airstrike that hit a school north of Raqqa in Syria last week is likely "not credible", Townsend said . (more...)
Man Accused of Throwing Rocks and Bible Through Glass at Colorado Mosque
- March 29, 2017
About 1,000 people gathered later in the day to show support. According to the president of the center, Tawfik Aboellai, surveillance footage showed a man trying to break in with a screwdriver before resorting to smashing through the door with heavy rocks. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
About 1,000 people gathered later in the day to show support. According to the president of the center, Tawfik Aboellai, surveillance footage showed a man trying to break in with a screwdriver before resorting to smashing through the door with heavy rocks. (more...)
House Votes to Block Obama-era Online Privacy Rule
- March 29, 2017
FCC privacy rules raised the government-wide privacy standard enacted by the Federal Trade Commission by compelling internet service providers (ISPs) to get permission from subscribers before collecting personal data including browsing history, app usage, and location data. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
FCC privacy rules raised the government-wide privacy standard enacted by the Federal Trade Commission by compelling internet service providers (ISPs) to get permission from subscribers before collecting personal data including browsing history, app usage, and location data. (more...)
France Concerned by Russian Demonstration Arrests
- March 29, 2017
Giles described Navalny as the "most popular remaining opposition leader". These anti-corruption protests were against Dimitry Medvedev and his "ways for increasing personal wealth". Despite the large scale of the protests, Russian state television news did not cover them, broadcasting soap operas and nature films instead. "Putin's thugocracy is on full display", Sasse said in a statement . (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Giles described Navalny as the "most popular remaining opposition leader". These anti-corruption protests were against Dimitry Medvedev and his "ways for increasing personal wealth". Despite the large scale of the protests, Russian state television news did not cover them, broadcasting soap operas and nature films instead. "Putin's thugocracy is on full display", Sasse said in a statement . (more...)
President Zuma recalls Gordhan as rand falls
- March 29, 2017
This comes on the back of reports that the top six of SA's ruling African National Congress party had approved the removal of Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan. South African media reports say Zuma has an uneasy relationship with Gordhan, though the president has denied suggestions that he is "at war" with the minister. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
This comes on the back of reports that the top six of SA's ruling African National Congress party had approved the removal of Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan. South African media reports say Zuma has an uneasy relationship with Gordhan, though the president has denied suggestions that he is "at war" with the minister. (more...)
Hongkong Protest Leaders Cry Foul Over Criminal Cases After New Leader Chosen
- March 29, 2017
Beijing loyalist Carrie Lam promised to mend political divisions after she was named Hong Kong's next leader on Sunday, but the arrests have fueled fears of a wider crackdown on pro-democracy supporters amid rising concerns about mainland China's tightening grip on the semiautonomous city. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Beijing loyalist Carrie Lam promised to mend political divisions after she was named Hong Kong's next leader on Sunday, but the arrests have fueled fears of a wider crackdown on pro-democracy supporters amid rising concerns about mainland China's tightening grip on the semiautonomous city. (more...)
Trump envoy holds talks on Mideast peace efforts
- March 29, 2017
She decried Trump's "presidential campaign with hate speech that went unchallenged, an atmosphere that emboldened anti-Semites to desecrate Jewish cemeteries, white supremacists that feel emboldened and connected to the White House". "I wanted you to hear it as written, not out of context". Asked if Israel should make the establishment of a Palestinian state conditional upon a Palestinian recognition of Israel as a Jewish state, 71% said it should, compared to 20% who said it should not. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
She decried Trump's "presidential campaign with hate speech that went unchallenged, an atmosphere that emboldened anti-Semites to desecrate Jewish cemeteries, white supremacists that feel emboldened and connected to the White House". "I wanted you to hear it as written, not out of context". Asked if Israel should make the establishment of a Palestinian state conditional upon a Palestinian recognition of Israel as a Jewish state, 71% said it should, compared to 20% who said it should not. (more...)
Israel will work with Trump on peace efforts: Netanyahu
- March 29, 2017
Vice President Pence's comment has re-ignited both hope on the part of the pro-Israel community and anger and concern on the part of the pro-Palestinian world. The measures, unveiled ahead of the opening of the annual American Israel Public Affairs Committee conference, seek to build consensus among Republicans and Democrats who are so often bitterly at odds on domestic issues. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Vice President Pence's comment has re-ignited both hope on the part of the pro-Israel community and anger and concern on the part of the pro-Palestinian world. The measures, unveiled ahead of the opening of the annual American Israel Public Affairs Committee conference, seek to build consensus among Republicans and Democrats who are so often bitterly at odds on domestic issues. (more...)
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