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After US now UK bans electronic devices from Mideast
- March 29, 2017
It includes laptops, iPads (and iPad Minis) oversized smartphones, Kindles and small games consoles. And the United Kingdom has followed suit, banning the devices on flights from Turkey , Lebanon, Jordan , Egypt, Tunisia and Saudi Arabia . (more...)
- March 29, 2017
It includes laptops, iPads (and iPad Minis) oversized smartphones, Kindles and small games consoles. And the United Kingdom has followed suit, banning the devices on flights from Turkey , Lebanon, Jordan , Egypt, Tunisia and Saudi Arabia . (more...)
Chinese national 'tears' Indian flag, protesters demonstrate outside Oppo office
- March 29, 2017
The residents of the area also joined in the protest and some of them could be seen waving the Tricolour from their rooftops. ASP Gaurav Grover told TOI that an FIR has been lodged against the concerned official for disrespecting the Indian flag on a written complaint from the employees. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
The residents of the area also joined in the protest and some of them could be seen waving the Tricolour from their rooftops. ASP Gaurav Grover told TOI that an FIR has been lodged against the concerned official for disrespecting the Indian flag on a written complaint from the employees. (more...)
US Fed's Fischer worried by possible rise of protectionism
- March 29, 2017
USA central bankers are gradually removing monetary stimulus as inflation moves back to their 2 per cent target. Mr Fischer said the United States central bank is watching fiscal policy negotiations between Congress and the White House without prejudging the outcome. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
USA central bankers are gradually removing monetary stimulus as inflation moves back to their 2 per cent target. Mr Fischer said the United States central bank is watching fiscal policy negotiations between Congress and the White House without prejudging the outcome. (more...)
Carrie Lam becomes Hong Kong's new chief executive
- March 29, 2017
Most of the committee members are pro-Beijing. " Carrie Lam said her government's first mission is to mend cleavages in society and to create a dialogue, but now with this action, I don't see how the government can create a dialogue with the opposition", he said in an interview. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Most of the committee members are pro-Beijing. " Carrie Lam said her government's first mission is to mend cleavages in society and to create a dialogue, but now with this action, I don't see how the government can create a dialogue with the opposition", he said in an interview. (more...)
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny jailed for resisting police
- March 29, 2017
As NPR's Lucian Kim reported , "he called on Russians to go out on the street and protest voter fraud in the parliamentary elections". The Kremlin stayed silent on the protests until Monday, when Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the rights of citizens to take part in demonstrations are respected, but protests must be conducted in accordance with the law. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
As NPR's Lucian Kim reported , "he called on Russians to go out on the street and protest voter fraud in the parliamentary elections". The Kremlin stayed silent on the protests until Monday, when Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the rights of citizens to take part in demonstrations are respected, but protests must be conducted in accordance with the law. (more...)
Britney Spears announces new tour (& it may include United Kingdom dates!)
- March 29, 2017
Baby One More Time (1999) and Oops!. "Excited to be performing overseas this summer!" This American music icon needs no introductions. This will be her first-ever show in the Philippines. "Not only Britney is going to Asia, but she's also negotiating some touring in Europe and South America between July and October", The Inquisitr reported, though we'll have to wait and see just how many more dates Britney will announce. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Baby One More Time (1999) and Oops!. "Excited to be performing overseas this summer!" This American music icon needs no introductions. This will be her first-ever show in the Philippines. "Not only Britney is going to Asia, but she's also negotiating some touring in Europe and South America between July and October", The Inquisitr reported, though we'll have to wait and see just how many more dates Britney will announce. (more...)
US Stocks Rally; Dow Jones Snaps Eight-Day Skid
- March 29, 2017
President Donald Trump's pro-growth agenda. USA consumers' confidence in the economy rose in March to its highest level since December 2000, a survey by the Conference Board showed on Tuesday, led by optimism for finding work and a brighter assessment of business conditions. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
President Donald Trump's pro-growth agenda. USA consumers' confidence in the economy rose in March to its highest level since December 2000, a survey by the Conference Board showed on Tuesday, led by optimism for finding work and a brighter assessment of business conditions. (more...)
Clashes break out in Damascus after a surprise attack
- March 29, 2017
March 15 marked the sixth anniversary of the beginning of the uprising against President Bashar al-Assad, which has caused more than 321,000 deaths. It was a grim reminder that the fighting is far from over, despite significant advances by Assad's forces against rebels across the country in the past year. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
March 15 marked the sixth anniversary of the beginning of the uprising against President Bashar al-Assad, which has caused more than 321,000 deaths. It was a grim reminder that the fighting is far from over, despite significant advances by Assad's forces against rebels across the country in the past year. (more...)
Trump signs order dismantling Obama-era climate policies
- March 29, 2017
China's Xi Jinping is making environmental protection one of the cornerstones of his presidency. "These actions are an assault on American values and they endanger the health, safety and prosperity of every American", said billionaire environmental activist Tom Steyer . (more...)
- March 29, 2017
China's Xi Jinping is making environmental protection one of the cornerstones of his presidency. "These actions are an assault on American values and they endanger the health, safety and prosperity of every American", said billionaire environmental activist Tom Steyer . (more...)
Government watchdog to review Mar-a-Lago cost and security
- March 29, 2017
Pence spent the day in Charlottesville, where he had a listening session with local business owners He also visited Foster Supply Inc., a construction company, to deliver remarks about the economy. 12. Elijah Cummings, the top Democrat on the House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, said on Monday the GAO would be able to conduct an "independent review" of how Trump spends his weekends at the resort, which the Republican president has dubbed his "Winter ... (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Pence spent the day in Charlottesville, where he had a listening session with local business owners He also visited Foster Supply Inc., a construction company, to deliver remarks about the economy. 12. Elijah Cummings, the top Democrat on the House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, said on Monday the GAO would be able to conduct an "independent review" of how Trump spends his weekends at the resort, which the Republican president has dubbed his "Winter ... (more...)
Turks in Germany sharply divided over Turkey's referendum
- March 29, 2017
In Turkish missions in other countries, voting will start at various later dates but will also end on April 9. German and European Union officials also fear victory for Erdogan in the April 16 referendum will further stifle dissent and undermine democracy in Turkey . (more...)
- March 29, 2017
In Turkish missions in other countries, voting will start at various later dates but will also end on April 9. German and European Union officials also fear victory for Erdogan in the April 16 referendum will further stifle dissent and undermine democracy in Turkey . (more...)
Government watchdog to examine cost of Trump's Florida travel
- March 29, 2017
Democratic lawmakers are essentially asking, through a new bill , for a whole new system to be established at Trump's clubs in order to obtain his visitor logs. TAMARA KEITH, BYLINE: In 1991, the Trump Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City was deeply in debt and so was Donald Trump. In his budget, Trump included a proposal to have a nonprofit, whose board would include airline representatives, take over air-traffic control operations from the Federal Aviation Administration. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Democratic lawmakers are essentially asking, through a new bill , for a whole new system to be established at Trump's clubs in order to obtain his visitor logs. TAMARA KEITH, BYLINE: In 1991, the Trump Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City was deeply in debt and so was Donald Trump. In his budget, Trump included a proposal to have a nonprofit, whose board would include airline representatives, take over air-traffic control operations from the Federal Aviation Administration. (more...)
Yahoo breach indictments may shed light on other hacks
- March 29, 2017
He is accused of directing the Yahoo hack along with his superior, the 43-year-old Sushchin. The two officers "protected, directed, facilitated and paid criminal hackers to collect information through computer intrusions in the United States and elsewhere", Mary McCord, the acting assistant attorney general, told reporters. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
He is accused of directing the Yahoo hack along with his superior, the 43-year-old Sushchin. The two officers "protected, directed, facilitated and paid criminal hackers to collect information through computer intrusions in the United States and elsewhere", Mary McCord, the acting assistant attorney general, told reporters. (more...)
Visit to WH grounds by intel chairman clouds investigation
- March 29, 2017
When Today host Matt Lauer asked him whether Nunes should recuse himself from the investigation for not sharing sensitive information with his fellow committee members before informing Trump and the public, Graham said "he put his objectivity in question at the very least". (more...)
- March 29, 2017
When Today host Matt Lauer asked him whether Nunes should recuse himself from the investigation for not sharing sensitive information with his fellow committee members before informing Trump and the public, Graham said "he put his objectivity in question at the very least". (more...)
S.Korea to hold presidential election on May 9
- March 29, 2017
Three people died and dozens were injured in violent clashes between Park's supporters and police following Friday's court ruling. A spokesman from the presidential Blue House said Wednesday that the dogs will continue to stay at the presidential palace until they are ready to be sent to new owners. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Three people died and dozens were injured in violent clashes between Park's supporters and police following Friday's court ruling. A spokesman from the presidential Blue House said Wednesday that the dogs will continue to stay at the presidential palace until they are ready to be sent to new owners. (more...)
President Trump's Approval Rating Drops to New Low
- March 29, 2017
Only 36 percent of Americans approve of the way Trump is handling his job as president in interviews conducted last Friday through Sunday, a time period entirely after Republicans abandoned their bill to replace the 2010 Affordable Care Act. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Only 36 percent of Americans approve of the way Trump is handling his job as president in interviews conducted last Friday through Sunday, a time period entirely after Republicans abandoned their bill to replace the 2010 Affordable Care Act. (more...)
British ex-con, 52, carried out Westminster attack
- March 29, 2017
But only a 58-year-old man arrested in Birmingham, the central English city where Masood last lived, remained in custody late on Saturday. A police auto leaves a gated housing estate in West Didsbury, North west England connected to Westminster terrorist Khalid Masood which was raided overnight by anti-terror police on March 24, 2017 . (more...)
- March 29, 2017
But only a 58-year-old man arrested in Birmingham, the central English city where Masood last lived, remained in custody late on Saturday. A police auto leaves a gated housing estate in West Didsbury, North west England connected to Westminster terrorist Khalid Masood which was raided overnight by anti-terror police on March 24, 2017 . (more...)
Paul Ryan says Devin Nunes shouldn't recuse himself from Russia investigation
- March 29, 2017
Yates be permitted to testify freely and openly". Democrats believe he is too close to the White House to lead a thorough investigation into Russia - including ties between the Trump camp and Russian officials - an assertion firmly rejected by the GOP. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Yates be permitted to testify freely and openly". Democrats believe he is too close to the White House to lead a thorough investigation into Russia - including ties between the Trump camp and Russian officials - an assertion firmly rejected by the GOP. (more...)
Jailing in Russia of Navalny staff 'attempt to disrupt'
- March 29, 2017
But what were the protests about, and why did some of the attendees bring rubber ducks? Although the demonstrations were unexpectedly large, they had been planned for weeks, sparked by a viral investigative video that Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation released on March 2. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
But what were the protests about, and why did some of the attendees bring rubber ducks? Although the demonstrations were unexpectedly large, they had been planned for weeks, sparked by a viral investigative video that Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation released on March 2. (more...)
U.S. and United Kingdom join boycott of UN talks to ban nuclear weapons
- March 29, 2017
Considered to be only the first part of United Nations meetings to ban and eventually eliminate nuclear weapons, the talks are supported by more than 120 countries, as well as numerous disarmament groups. "The best way to achieve the goal of global nuclear disarmament is through gradual multilateral disarmament, negotiated using a step-by-step approach and within existing worldwide frameworks", Rycroft added. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Considered to be only the first part of United Nations meetings to ban and eventually eliminate nuclear weapons, the talks are supported by more than 120 countries, as well as numerous disarmament groups. "The best way to achieve the goal of global nuclear disarmament is through gradual multilateral disarmament, negotiated using a step-by-step approach and within existing worldwide frameworks", Rycroft added. (more...)
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