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Former Delhi Congress stalwart Arvinder Singh Lovely joins BJP
- April 19, 2017
BJP claimed that the step confirmed that "Congress is disintegrating" in the city. Earlier, Harsh Sharma - a sitting councillor from Kashmere Gate war, party's west Delhi leader Shiv Kumar Sondhi, and other district-level officer bearers joined the BJP on Friday. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
BJP claimed that the step confirmed that "Congress is disintegrating" in the city. Earlier, Harsh Sharma - a sitting councillor from Kashmere Gate war, party's west Delhi leader Shiv Kumar Sondhi, and other district-level officer bearers joined the BJP on Friday. (more...)
US Treasurys edge higher as investors focus on data, auctions
- April 19, 2017
Pence arrived in Tokyo earlier in the day on the second leg of his Asian tour. Japan's prime minister has called for a peaceful resolution of tensions involving North Korea but also urged pressure on Pyongyang to force it to abandon its military nuclear program. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
Pence arrived in Tokyo earlier in the day on the second leg of his Asian tour. Japan's prime minister has called for a peaceful resolution of tensions involving North Korea but also urged pressure on Pyongyang to force it to abandon its military nuclear program. (more...)
NK unveils footage of simulated missile attack on US
- April 19, 2017
White House officials said the economic meetings in Tokyo, with Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso and other officials, are meant to forge a framework for future discussions after the USA withdrew from a Pacific Rim trade pact. Officials privately say they regard many of Trump's policy positions as no different to, or tougher than, Obama's. "We know the situation is tense", Wang said. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
White House officials said the economic meetings in Tokyo, with Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso and other officials, are meant to forge a framework for future discussions after the USA withdrew from a Pacific Rim trade pact. Officials privately say they regard many of Trump's policy positions as no different to, or tougher than, Obama's. "We know the situation is tense", Wang said. (more...)
WH: Trump's call to Turkish president wasn't endorsement of referendum
- April 19, 2017
The validity of Turkey's historic referendum result remained in doubt 48 hours after unofficial results were declared, as the main opposition party submitting its official appeal to the election overseer, and a European Council observer suggesting irregularities with more than two million votes. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
The validity of Turkey's historic referendum result remained in doubt 48 hours after unofficial results were declared, as the main opposition party submitting its official appeal to the election overseer, and a European Council observer suggesting irregularities with more than two million votes. (more...)
Iraqi forces making new push towards Old City in Mosul
- April 19, 2017
Iraqi forces are accusing so-called Islamic State of using chemical weapons in the fight to fully retake the city of Mosul from IS fighters. "It's clear that their ( Islamic State ) competence, their cohesion and their effectiveness continues to wane over time", Martin said . (more...)
- April 19, 2017
Iraqi forces are accusing so-called Islamic State of using chemical weapons in the fight to fully retake the city of Mosul from IS fighters. "It's clear that their ( Islamic State ) competence, their cohesion and their effectiveness continues to wane over time", Martin said . (more...)
Setback doesn't deter Arkansas plans for later executions
- April 19, 2017
The string of executions would mark the state's first killing of a death-row prisoner since 2005. Arkansas' Governor Asa Hutchinson, a Republican, had planned for eight men on death row to be executed within an 11-day period before the end of April, when the state's stock of midazolam, a sedative used in the lethal injections, expires. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
The string of executions would mark the state's first killing of a death-row prisoner since 2005. Arkansas' Governor Asa Hutchinson, a Republican, had planned for eight men on death row to be executed within an 11-day period before the end of April, when the state's stock of midazolam, a sedative used in the lethal injections, expires. (more...)
North Korea's attempted missile launch failed, report says
- April 19, 2017
U.S. Pacific Command said the ballistic missile, of a kind not yet determined, was launched from near a submarine base at Sinpo, a port city on North Korea's east coast. China, North Korea's sole major ally and neighbour, which nevertheless opposes its weapons programme, on Friday again called for talks to defuse the crisis. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
U.S. Pacific Command said the ballistic missile, of a kind not yet determined, was launched from near a submarine base at Sinpo, a port city on North Korea's east coast. China, North Korea's sole major ally and neighbour, which nevertheless opposes its weapons programme, on Friday again called for talks to defuse the crisis. (more...)
Crews search for hikers swept away in Grand Canyon creek
- April 19, 2017
The 14-year-old, Jackson Standefer and his grandmother were walking along a creek when their family thinks they lost their way, getting swept into the water. The search resumed Tuesday and included three ground teams plus a helicopter, drone and a motorized boat, which was checking along the banks of the Colorado River near its confluence with the creek, park spokeswoman Robin Martin said. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
The 14-year-old, Jackson Standefer and his grandmother were walking along a creek when their family thinks they lost their way, getting swept into the water. The search resumed Tuesday and included three ground teams plus a helicopter, drone and a motorized boat, which was checking along the banks of the Colorado River near its confluence with the creek, park spokeswoman Robin Martin said. (more...)
Trump, Republicans face test in Georgia congressional race
- April 19, 2017
Democrat Jon Ossoff failed to get the needed 50% to avoid a runoff in the special election for Georgia's 6th Congressional District. Falling short of an outright majority - as he appears likely to do, with more conservative parts of the district outstanding - means he heads to a second round on June 20, most likely against Republican Karen Handel , the state's former secretary of state. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
Democrat Jon Ossoff failed to get the needed 50% to avoid a runoff in the special election for Georgia's 6th Congressional District. Falling short of an outright majority - as he appears likely to do, with more conservative parts of the district outstanding - means he heads to a second round on June 20, most likely against Republican Karen Handel , the state's former secretary of state. (more...)
NCAA Tournament, Final Four Sites Announced Through 2022
- April 19, 2017
We have an outstanding history with the NCAA and we're excited that we'll be able to continue creating memories for the student athletes, their fans and the city of Philadelphia. Paul, Minnesota. The Blue Demons hosted NCAA games at Alumni Hall in 1990 and 1992 before hosting the Mideast Regional in 1996 and the First and Second Rounds in 2006 and 2012 at Allstate Arena. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
We have an outstanding history with the NCAA and we're excited that we'll be able to continue creating memories for the student athletes, their fans and the city of Philadelphia. Paul, Minnesota. The Blue Demons hosted NCAA games at Alumni Hall in 1990 and 1992 before hosting the Mideast Regional in 1996 and the First and Second Rounds in 2006 and 2012 at Allstate Arena. (more...)
Irving scores 37; Cavs hold on to beat Pacers 117-111
- April 19, 2017
As a team, the Pacers shot 51 percent from the field and eight of 20 from the three-point line but they couldn't recover after getting blown out by 33-20 in the penultimate third quarter. Thomas to play Game 2, then fly to sister's funeral • Celtics coach Brad Stevens says Isaiah Thomas plans to play in Game 2 Tuesday night against the Chicago Bulls, then head to Washington state to be with his family and help complete funeral arrangements for his sister. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
As a team, the Pacers shot 51 percent from the field and eight of 20 from the three-point line but they couldn't recover after getting blown out by 33-20 in the penultimate third quarter. Thomas to play Game 2, then fly to sister's funeral • Celtics coach Brad Stevens says Isaiah Thomas plans to play in Game 2 Tuesday night against the Chicago Bulls, then head to Washington state to be with his family and help complete funeral arrangements for his sister. (more...)
Trump warns North Korea to behave
- April 19, 2017
But confrontation and conflict will not resolve the problem, and may worsen it as North Korea is nuclear and unpredictable. This missile launch comes at a bad time as tension on the Korean Peninsula has consistently been rising. But the USA is also working with China, North Korea's main ally, to pressure the regime to stop nuclear and missile tests. Privately, Japanese diplomats say Washington is trying to put pressure on the North, and on its main trade partner China, to end the missile ... (more...)
- April 19, 2017
But confrontation and conflict will not resolve the problem, and may worsen it as North Korea is nuclear and unpredictable. This missile launch comes at a bad time as tension on the Korean Peninsula has consistently been rising. But the USA is also working with China, North Korea's main ally, to pressure the regime to stop nuclear and missile tests. Privately, Japanese diplomats say Washington is trying to put pressure on the North, and on its main trade partner China, to end the missile ... (more...)
British PM calls for snap general election on June 8
- April 19, 2017
Explaining the decision, May indicated that the move will help unite the political corridors of the country. Brits will head to the polls in June after Prime Minister Theresa May announced a snap election overnight. Analysts say May is capitalising on her runaway lead in the opinion polls . With some pundits considering this election a foregone conclusion, however, there is a possibility that the Greens might attract some voters who are sympathetic to the party but usually engage in ... (more...)
- April 19, 2017
Explaining the decision, May indicated that the move will help unite the political corridors of the country. Brits will head to the polls in June after Prime Minister Theresa May announced a snap election overnight. Analysts say May is capitalising on her runaway lead in the opinion polls . With some pundits considering this election a foregone conclusion, however, there is a possibility that the Greens might attract some voters who are sympathetic to the party but usually engage in ... (more...)
European Union calls on Turkey to investigate referendum fraud allegations
- April 19, 2017
Anti-government demonstrators shout slogans during a protest in the Kadikoy district of Istanbul, Turkey, April 17, 2017. Mr. Erdogan has in the past accused the judiciary of being influenced by the US -based Islamic preacher, Fethullah Gülen, besides attacking members of the security forces in the aftermath of the failed coup in July 2016. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
Anti-government demonstrators shout slogans during a protest in the Kadikoy district of Istanbul, Turkey, April 17, 2017. Mr. Erdogan has in the past accused the judiciary of being influenced by the US -based Islamic preacher, Fethullah Gülen, besides attacking members of the security forces in the aftermath of the failed coup in July 2016. (more...)
Invisible, polished, solar walls among bids for Trump's border wall
- April 19, 2017
In a terse exchange with Harris, Kelly suggested his takeover of DHS and President Donald Trump's approach to immigration enforcement nearly instantly improved the morale issue within the department. It appears the only person who won't say it out loud is the president of the United States . Fewer than 12,500 people were caught at the southern border in March, the lowest monthly figure in at least 17 years and the second straight month that border arrests dropped sharply. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
In a terse exchange with Harris, Kelly suggested his takeover of DHS and President Donald Trump's approach to immigration enforcement nearly instantly improved the morale issue within the department. It appears the only person who won't say it out loud is the president of the United States . Fewer than 12,500 people were caught at the southern border in March, the lowest monthly figure in at least 17 years and the second straight month that border arrests dropped sharply. (more...)
Woman who defied 'men-only' rule runs same marathon again 50 years later
- April 19, 2017
A Syracuse University journalism student, she entered the race under her initials, K.V. Switzer. "He put in several surges and I was able to cover a few of them", Rupp told reporters after the race. "I can't thank the streets of Boston , I can't thank the ( Boston Athletic Association ) enough", Switzer told WBZ-TV. "I'm channeling that to do positive and give back to whatever I've taken from the community", he said. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
A Syracuse University journalism student, she entered the race under her initials, K.V. Switzer. "He put in several surges and I was able to cover a few of them", Rupp told reporters after the race. "I can't thank the streets of Boston , I can't thank the ( Boston Athletic Association ) enough", Switzer told WBZ-TV. "I'm channeling that to do positive and give back to whatever I've taken from the community", he said. (more...)
Chinese economy grows 6.9% in first quarter
- April 19, 2017
The construction boom has helped fuel the best profits for China's industrial firms in years, giving them more cash flow to pay down debt or invest in more efficient plants. While still cautious about future prospects, economists believe that the resilience reflected in the Q-1 figure will prompt stricter scrutiny in the financial sector, a move pushed by Chinese authorities to fend off systemic risks. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
The construction boom has helped fuel the best profits for China's industrial firms in years, giving them more cash flow to pay down debt or invest in more efficient plants. While still cautious about future prospects, economists believe that the resilience reflected in the Q-1 figure will prompt stricter scrutiny in the financial sector, a move pushed by Chinese authorities to fend off systemic risks. (more...)
Presidents Obama, Clinton Were 'Outplayed' by North Korea
- April 19, 2017
North Korea's ambassador to the United Nations held a press conference at UN headquarters in NY, where he said the U.S. has turned the Korean peninsula into "the world's biggest hotspot" and created "a risky situation in which a thermonuclear war may break out at any moment". (more...)
- April 19, 2017
North Korea's ambassador to the United Nations held a press conference at UN headquarters in NY, where he said the U.S. has turned the Korean peninsula into "the world's biggest hotspot" and created "a risky situation in which a thermonuclear war may break out at any moment". (more...)
Trump Republicans fail test in Georgia congressional race
- April 19, 2017
Tuesday and will stay open until 7 p.m. As the midnight hour approached, Jon Ossoff, a young Democratic upstart, was sitting at just over 50 percent - with 71,970 Ossoff votes out of 143,890 ballots, the investigative film executive is at 50.32, just enough to avoid a June 20 runoff. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
Tuesday and will stay open until 7 p.m. As the midnight hour approached, Jon Ossoff, a young Democratic upstart, was sitting at just over 50 percent - with 71,970 Ossoff votes out of 143,890 ballots, the investigative film executive is at 50.32, just enough to avoid a June 20 runoff. (more...)
British PM May calls for early election on June 8
- April 19, 2017
But he also makes clear the campaign could change people's minds, adding: "We might see further strengthening of the Conservatives as people realise this is going to be a de facto referendum on the ( independence ) referendum". She said: "Look, the polling numbers are challenging but I'm confident we can hold on to that seat, Ian is a great local MP". The SNP's machine - about one in 45 Scots is a party member - is used to fighting elections, just as much as the electorate is used to voting ... (more...)
- April 19, 2017
But he also makes clear the campaign could change people's minds, adding: "We might see further strengthening of the Conservatives as people realise this is going to be a de facto referendum on the ( independence ) referendum". She said: "Look, the polling numbers are challenging but I'm confident we can hold on to that seat, Ian is a great local MP". The SNP's machine - about one in 45 Scots is a party member - is used to fighting elections, just as much as the electorate is used to voting ... (more...)
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