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At Rajinikanth's 2.0 shoot in Chennai, photojournalist attacked by film crew
- March 29, 2017
The journalists, Raghunathan and Sri Barath, alleged they were beaten up when they questioned the blocking of a key intersection in downtown Triplicane by several vehicles of the film crew. They were beaten up because they asked about blocking the road at the peak hours while the shooting was on. This incident happened without my knowledge. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
The journalists, Raghunathan and Sri Barath, alleged they were beaten up when they questioned the blocking of a key intersection in downtown Triplicane by several vehicles of the film crew. They were beaten up because they asked about blocking the road at the peak hours while the shooting was on. This incident happened without my knowledge. (more...)
Lawyer says White House stopped Yates testimony
- March 29, 2017
A Democrat on the panel said Monday that the disclosure that Nunes viewed the new documents on White House grounds - with no other panel members present - means that the existing inquiries aren't sufficient. Paul Manafort, Trump's former campaign chairman, and veteran Republican operative Roger Stone offered Friday to testify before Nunes's committee. Meanwhile, a Russian state bank says it has met with Kushner as part of a series of meetings on future business strategies. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
A Democrat on the panel said Monday that the disclosure that Nunes viewed the new documents on White House grounds - with no other panel members present - means that the existing inquiries aren't sufficient. Paul Manafort, Trump's former campaign chairman, and veteran Republican operative Roger Stone offered Friday to testify before Nunes's committee. Meanwhile, a Russian state bank says it has met with Kushner as part of a series of meetings on future business strategies. (more...)
Bomb blasts hit Damascus on six year Syria conflict anniversary
- March 29, 2017
Meanwhile, taking stock of six years of Syria's civil war, the United Nations health agency said in Geneva on Wednesday that over half of all hospitals and public health centers in the violence-wracked country have closed or are partially functioning, and almost two-thirds of health-care workers have fled. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Meanwhile, taking stock of six years of Syria's civil war, the United Nations health agency said in Geneva on Wednesday that over half of all hospitals and public health centers in the violence-wracked country have closed or are partially functioning, and almost two-thirds of health-care workers have fled. (more...)
Sheriff: Couple tried to sell baby on Craigslist for $3K
- March 29, 2017
Attorney Jonathan Cave Sr., appointed to defend Cain, declined through his office to comment on the case. A resident of Elizabethton in Tennessee spotted the advertisement on Craigslist and tipped off the local police, who alerted Greene County Sheriff's Department and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation . (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Attorney Jonathan Cave Sr., appointed to defend Cain, declined through his office to comment on the case. A resident of Elizabethton in Tennessee spotted the advertisement on Craigslist and tipped off the local police, who alerted Greene County Sheriff's Department and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation . (more...)
Federal judge defers ruling on Missouri abortion rules
- March 29, 2017
Last month the House voted to reverse an Obama administration regulation that requires states and local governments to distribute family planning funds to health centers even if they perform abortions. If this system could be expanded to cover all students, it would be a great alternative to the services that would be lost with the closing of Planned Parenthood. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Last month the House voted to reverse an Obama administration regulation that requires states and local governments to distribute family planning funds to health centers even if they perform abortions. If this system could be expanded to cover all students, it would be a great alternative to the services that would be lost with the closing of Planned Parenthood. (more...)
North Korean missile launch fails: US military
- March 29, 2017
The isolated nation Wednesday attempted another missile test-which failed almost instantly-as North Korean officials have repeatedly threatened to launch strikes against the USA and South Korea. February 29 - The State Department announces that North Korea has agreed to a moratorium on long-range missile launches and nuclear activity at the nation's major nuclear facility in exchange for food aid. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
The isolated nation Wednesday attempted another missile test-which failed almost instantly-as North Korean officials have repeatedly threatened to launch strikes against the USA and South Korea. February 29 - The State Department announces that North Korea has agreed to a moratorium on long-range missile launches and nuclear activity at the nation's major nuclear facility in exchange for food aid. (more...)
Chris Collins 'counting on' his GOP colleagues to pass Obamacare repeal
- March 29, 2017
House Republicans are scheduled to meet in a closed-door meeting at 7 p.m. (2300 GMT) to assess the situation, according to an aide. That's largely because the Democrats support the ObamaCare law as it stands, although Pelosi also offered another, more political reason, driving the strategy. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
House Republicans are scheduled to meet in a closed-door meeting at 7 p.m. (2300 GMT) to assess the situation, according to an aide. That's largely because the Democrats support the ObamaCare law as it stands, although Pelosi also offered another, more political reason, driving the strategy. (more...)
Meals on Wheels Program Facing Budget Cuts
- March 29, 2017
According the Missouri Meals on Wheels program, one year of meals served to a senior through the program is roughly the same cost as one day of hospital care. "We are not Meals on Wheels , so we're not going to lose any of that money". Kapernak says if their participants no longer qualify, they'll likely seek assistance from her non-profit organization. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
According the Missouri Meals on Wheels program, one year of meals served to a senior through the program is roughly the same cost as one day of hospital care. "We are not Meals on Wheels , so we're not going to lose any of that money". Kapernak says if their participants no longer qualify, they'll likely seek assistance from her non-profit organization. (more...)
Punjab governor dissolves state Assembly
- March 29, 2017
Congress party got clear majority with 77 seats. This is the second time that Amarinder will become Chief Minister of the state. PPCC Chief Captain Amarinder Singh meets Punjab Governor V.P. Addressing the media here today, an ecstatic Sidhu said this victory is a "new year's gift" to the Congress supremos and will fuel the development of the grand old party hereafter. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Congress party got clear majority with 77 seats. This is the second time that Amarinder will become Chief Minister of the state. PPCC Chief Captain Amarinder Singh meets Punjab Governor V.P. Addressing the media here today, an ecstatic Sidhu said this victory is a "new year's gift" to the Congress supremos and will fuel the development of the grand old party hereafter. (more...)
McDonald's Big Mac sauce is coming to grocers-but only in Canada
- March 29, 2017
But the fast food chain's convenience mantra makes the release of the prepared and packaged sauces all the more appropriate. When McDonald's Canada announced on Tuesday that it was launching McChicken sauce, along with Big Mac and Filet-O-Fish sauces, in grocery stores, many were baffled by the enthusiastic response. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
But the fast food chain's convenience mantra makes the release of the prepared and packaged sauces all the more appropriate. When McDonald's Canada announced on Tuesday that it was launching McChicken sauce, along with Big Mac and Filet-O-Fish sauces, in grocery stores, many were baffled by the enthusiastic response. (more...)
NYC Mayor: 'Fearless Girl' statue can stay through February 2018
- March 29, 2017
Calls for " Fearless Girl " to become a permanent part of the financial district began nearly immediately after it appeared, including an online petition that had garnered more than 28,000 signatures by Monday morning. "That's an outrage - to take a great work of art and transform it". "You want the girl gone?" "She has really, really become a meaningful part of the community of NY". (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Calls for " Fearless Girl " to become a permanent part of the financial district began nearly immediately after it appeared, including an online petition that had garnered more than 28,000 signatures by Monday morning. "That's an outrage - to take a great work of art and transform it". "You want the girl gone?" "She has really, really become a meaningful part of the community of NY". (more...)
Sharp rise in Israeli settlement projects in 2016
- March 29, 2017
Greenblatt's visit to Israel and any purported USA demands of Israel in talks regarding the settlements are false", read a statement issued Thursday from the office, The Times of Israel reported. Trump plans a push toward a peace settlement, an elusive goal of many past USA presidents. But Israeli officials have argued that Netanyahu has limited room to maneuver on the settlement issue because of political pressure from the right. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Greenblatt's visit to Israel and any purported USA demands of Israel in talks regarding the settlements are false", read a statement issued Thursday from the office, The Times of Israel reported. Trump plans a push toward a peace settlement, an elusive goal of many past USA presidents. But Israeli officials have argued that Netanyahu has limited room to maneuver on the settlement issue because of political pressure from the right. (more...)
Schumer seizes on Trump team's offer to work with Dems
- March 29, 2017
Only more modest changes that don't balloon the deficit qualify for the "reconciliation" process under which Majority Leader Mitch McConnell can pass legislation by simple majority - and if just three Republicans balk, even such a limited bill would fail. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Only more modest changes that don't balloon the deficit qualify for the "reconciliation" process under which Majority Leader Mitch McConnell can pass legislation by simple majority - and if just three Republicans balk, even such a limited bill would fail. (more...)
Thousands march in London to protest against impending Brexit
- March 29, 2017
The summit of the European Union (EU) to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Rome Treaties ended here with a succint final declaration of principles and intentions for the next 10 years. We do not believe they wanted this. The leaders arrived at the Michelangelo-designed square overlooking the Forum Romanum, to be greeted on a red carpet by ushers wearing scarlet, gold-braided tailcoats and yellow knee breeches. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
The summit of the European Union (EU) to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Rome Treaties ended here with a succint final declaration of principles and intentions for the next 10 years. We do not believe they wanted this. The leaders arrived at the Michelangelo-designed square overlooking the Forum Romanum, to be greeted on a red carpet by ushers wearing scarlet, gold-braided tailcoats and yellow knee breeches. (more...)
Korea asks China to guarantee safety of its people during soccer match
- March 29, 2017
Tillerson's remarks , Toner said , were "part of an ongoing conversation". Even a tweet from Trump criticizing China the night before Tillerson landed in Beijing did not, at least in public, create any discord. "China's characterization of the U.S". "Tillerson using these phrases buys into this risky narrative, which will only encourage Chinese assertiveness and raise doubts in the region about the future of US commitment and leadership in Asia". (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Tillerson's remarks , Toner said , were "part of an ongoing conversation". Even a tweet from Trump criticizing China the night before Tillerson landed in Beijing did not, at least in public, create any discord. "China's characterization of the U.S". "Tillerson using these phrases buys into this risky narrative, which will only encourage Chinese assertiveness and raise doubts in the region about the future of US commitment and leadership in Asia". (more...)
Bill Clinton and Arlene Foster attend funeral for Martin McGuinness in Derry
- March 29, 2017
Meanwhile, in his Homily, Father Michael Canny said anyone looking for Martin McGuinness' legacy only had to look around them at those gathered "to say farewell to a man who was such a proud member of this community; the person who came to be a widely respected leader of this community". (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Meanwhile, in his Homily, Father Michael Canny said anyone looking for Martin McGuinness' legacy only had to look around them at those gathered "to say farewell to a man who was such a proud member of this community; the person who came to be a widely respected leader of this community". (more...)
Kremlin denies ordering politician's murder in Ukraine
- March 29, 2017
Parshov died in a hospital of bullet wounds suffered when the wounded bodyguard returned fire after the suspect shot Voronenkov multiple times in the head on a downtown sidewalk. After his move to Ukraine , Russian investigators filed fraud charges against Voronenkov in connection with his business activities. Voronenkov, who was elected to Russia's state Duma as a member of the Communist Party, wasn't considered much of an opposition figure until recently. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Parshov died in a hospital of bullet wounds suffered when the wounded bodyguard returned fire after the suspect shot Voronenkov multiple times in the head on a downtown sidewalk. After his move to Ukraine , Russian investigators filed fraud charges against Voronenkov in connection with his business activities. Voronenkov, who was elected to Russia's state Duma as a member of the Communist Party, wasn't considered much of an opposition figure until recently. (more...)
University of Texas-Sexual Assault story
- March 29, 2017
This survey is part of a larger study of violence and misconduct across all 13 University of Texas System institutions. UT President Gregory Fenves said the data in the report is drawn from the Cultivating Learning and Safe Environments ( CLASE) survey that the UT system conducted at 13 of its institutions previous year. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
This survey is part of a larger study of violence and misconduct across all 13 University of Texas System institutions. UT President Gregory Fenves said the data in the report is drawn from the Cultivating Learning and Safe Environments ( CLASE) survey that the UT system conducted at 13 of its institutions previous year. (more...)
Attorney General Orders Crackdown On 'Sanctuary Cities,' Threatens Holding Funds
- March 29, 2017
As is the case in several sanctuary cities , they promised to continue blocking cooperation between city police departments and federal immigration authorities. "Now, more than ever, is the time that we as members of the justice community need to stand up and strengthen our resolve to protect the rights of our victims and public safety", said Ramos. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
As is the case in several sanctuary cities , they promised to continue blocking cooperation between city police departments and federal immigration authorities. "Now, more than ever, is the time that we as members of the justice community need to stand up and strengthen our resolve to protect the rights of our victims and public safety", said Ramos. (more...)
NCAA Tournament: East Region Sweet Sixteen Predictions
- March 29, 2017
Kansas' Bill Self and Kentucky's John Calipari each have one title to their credit. They scored 65 points and shot 71.4 percent in the second half of an 88-81 victory over Duke. Can you go back and get better? National player of the year frontrunner still playing like it in March. However, they haven't been to the Final Four since 2012. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Kansas' Bill Self and Kentucky's John Calipari each have one title to their credit. They scored 65 points and shot 71.4 percent in the second half of an 88-81 victory over Duke. Can you go back and get better? National player of the year frontrunner still playing like it in March. However, they haven't been to the Final Four since 2012. (more...)
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