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Mamata uses social media to bond with regional leaders
- April 22, 2017
BJP leaders said that the TMC workers were doing so because they were rattled by the growing popularity of the BJP. Sources in the AITC said that without seat sharing with other regional parties, it would be hard for the AITC to penetrate the BJP-dominated states, and also in Odisha. (more...)
- April 22, 2017
BJP leaders said that the TMC workers were doing so because they were rattled by the growing popularity of the BJP. Sources in the AITC said that without seat sharing with other regional parties, it would be hard for the AITC to penetrate the BJP-dominated states, and also in Odisha. (more...)
Paris attack: ISIS claims responsibility after 1 killed on Champs-Elysees
- April 22, 2017
The AP, citing a Paris police spokeswoman, reports that the attacker "targeted police guarding the area near the Franklin Roosevelt subway station Thursday night at the center of the avenue popular with tourists". The attacker was also killed and may have had accomplices. As Paris got back to business, municipal workers in white hygiene suits were out before dawn to wash down the pavement where the assault took place - a scene now depressingly familiar after multiple attacks that have ... (more...)
- April 22, 2017
The AP, citing a Paris police spokeswoman, reports that the attacker "targeted police guarding the area near the Franklin Roosevelt subway station Thursday night at the center of the avenue popular with tourists". The attacker was also killed and may have had accomplices. As Paris got back to business, municipal workers in white hygiene suits were out before dawn to wash down the pavement where the assault took place - a scene now depressingly familiar after multiple attacks that have ... (more...)
GOP Retains Kansas Congressional Seat After Last-Minute Anti-Choice Attack Ads
- April 22, 2017
In addition to the national party support, he has had many small donors, suggesting the Democratic Party, stung by the loss to Trump, is encouraging loyal supporters across the nation to continue the fight in Georgia. Yet even before the results were in, Democrats claimed victory in defeat, noting how much Estes was underperforming typical Republicans in the district, how energized Democratic voters are, and that several upcoming special elections , not to mention the 2018 midterms, will ... (more...)
- April 22, 2017
In addition to the national party support, he has had many small donors, suggesting the Democratic Party, stung by the loss to Trump, is encouraging loyal supporters across the nation to continue the fight in Georgia. Yet even before the results were in, Democrats claimed victory in defeat, noting how much Estes was underperforming typical Republicans in the district, how energized Democratic voters are, and that several upcoming special elections , not to mention the 2018 midterms, will ... (more...)
Pilot ejects from jet on US aircraft carrier headed to Korea
- April 22, 2017
It isn't clear yet whether the storyline about the Carl Vinson was the product of deliberate deception by the Navy, defense officials in Washington or the White House, or whether internal miscommunication within the government might have turned the snowball into the avalanche. (more...)
- April 22, 2017
It isn't clear yet whether the storyline about the Carl Vinson was the product of deliberate deception by the Navy, defense officials in Washington or the White House, or whether internal miscommunication within the government might have turned the snowball into the avalanche. (more...)
Paris gunman thought to be 39-year-old from suburbs
- April 22, 2017
French President Francois Hollande convened a meeting of the country's defense council Friday. Investigators suspect they had planned another attack in Paris before police had closed in on them. One of the wounded officers was critically injured but is improving, he said. French prosecutors are investigating whether the man who killed a policeman in Paris had accomplices and links to terrorist groups. (more...)
- April 22, 2017
French President Francois Hollande convened a meeting of the country's defense council Friday. Investigators suspect they had planned another attack in Paris before police had closed in on them. One of the wounded officers was critically injured but is improving, he said. French prosecutors are investigating whether the man who killed a policeman in Paris had accomplices and links to terrorist groups. (more...)
Mark Zuckerberg makes cursory mention of Facebook murder video at F8
- April 22, 2017
He was found dead in his auto on Tuesday and is believed to have shot himself after a short police chase. The order came through the McDonald's drive-thru window in Harborcreek Township, Pennsylvania, around 11 a.m. Stephens, who had no prior criminal record, was not suspected in any other killings, Cleveland officials had said. "We were just trying to make sure [the employee] got in contact with the state police". (more...)
- April 22, 2017
He was found dead in his auto on Tuesday and is believed to have shot himself after a short police chase. The order came through the McDonald's drive-thru window in Harborcreek Township, Pennsylvania, around 11 a.m. Stephens, who had no prior criminal record, was not suspected in any other killings, Cleveland officials had said. "We were just trying to make sure [the employee] got in contact with the state police". (more...)
Imran Khan to hold protest rally to demand Nawaz Sharif's resignation
- April 22, 2017
The JIT will present its report before the bench after every two weeks. Rather than finding for or against Sharif, the panel ordered a new investigation, which will seek testimony from the Prime Minister and his sons. Government supporters could be seen celebrating the judgement with candies outside the court in Islamabad , where around 1,500 police commandos and riot forces had been deployed ahead of the highly anticipated decision. (more...)
- April 22, 2017
The JIT will present its report before the bench after every two weeks. Rather than finding for or against Sharif, the panel ordered a new investigation, which will seek testimony from the Prime Minister and his sons. Government supporters could be seen celebrating the judgement with candies outside the court in Islamabad , where around 1,500 police commandos and riot forces had been deployed ahead of the highly anticipated decision. (more...)
US Vice president to meet Turnbull in Sydney
- April 22, 2017
Pence's visit to Indonesia that lasted for two days is a proof of the strong bilateral relationship. The divisive campaign undermined the image of Indonesia overseas as a generally tolerant Muslim nation. Mr. Pence pointed to intellectual-property issues , a lack of transparency and local-manufacture requirements that USA businesses have said hurt investment. (more...)
- April 22, 2017
Pence's visit to Indonesia that lasted for two days is a proof of the strong bilateral relationship. The divisive campaign undermined the image of Indonesia overseas as a generally tolerant Muslim nation. Mr. Pence pointed to intellectual-property issues , a lack of transparency and local-manufacture requirements that USA businesses have said hurt investment. (more...)
Attorney for Tad Cummins' family releases statement after former teacher's arrest
- April 22, 2017
The former teacher, facing federal and state charges stemming from her disappearance, is in federal custody and is expected to be arraigned in Sacramento on Monday, Siskiyou County prosecutor Kirk Andrus said . "She's been with Cummins for a little over a month now and after that sort of thing, after that sort of ordeal she was through, it's going to take some working with her for awhile", the father said. (more...)
- April 22, 2017
The former teacher, facing federal and state charges stemming from her disappearance, is in federal custody and is expected to be arraigned in Sacramento on Monday, Siskiyou County prosecutor Kirk Andrus said . "She's been with Cummins for a little over a month now and after that sort of thing, after that sort of ordeal she was through, it's going to take some working with her for awhile", the father said. (more...)
In business dealings, Donald Trump has ignored 'Buy American' ethos
- April 22, 2017
When asked by reporters what policy changes will take effect immediately after Trump signed the order , a senior administration official detailed how the president is really asking for self-assessments from a range of federal agencies. The government issues 85,000 H-1B visas annually. In recent years, the USA has been overwhelmed by applications for the programme. It will be harder for companies, especially manufacturing and technology ones, to use government exemptions and recruit low-wage ... (more...)
- April 22, 2017
When asked by reporters what policy changes will take effect immediately after Trump signed the order , a senior administration official detailed how the president is really asking for self-assessments from a range of federal agencies. The government issues 85,000 H-1B visas annually. In recent years, the USA has been overwhelmed by applications for the programme. It will be harder for companies, especially manufacturing and technology ones, to use government exemptions and recruit low-wage ... (more...)
Trump inaugural attracts record $107 million in donations
- April 22, 2017
Trump's US$107 million is "an bad lot of money - it's roughly what we spent on two", said Steve Kerrigan, CEO for Obama's inaugural committee in 2013 and chief of staff in 2009. Trump's inaugural committee was due to file information about its donors with the Federal Election Commission by April 20 and said it would do so Tuesday - though it hadn't by 10 p.m. (more...)
- April 22, 2017
Trump's US$107 million is "an bad lot of money - it's roughly what we spent on two", said Steve Kerrigan, CEO for Obama's inaugural committee in 2013 and chief of staff in 2009. Trump's inaugural committee was due to file information about its donors with the Federal Election Commission by April 20 and said it would do so Tuesday - though it hadn't by 10 p.m. (more...)
UK parliament votes in favour of early national election
- April 22, 2017
There was never any real doubt about Mrs May securing the backing needed to go to the country, with both Labour's Jeremy Corbyn and Liberal Democrat Tim Farron saying they welcomed the election - though Scottish National Party MPs abstained in the vote. (more...)
- April 22, 2017
There was never any real doubt about Mrs May securing the backing needed to go to the country, with both Labour's Jeremy Corbyn and Liberal Democrat Tim Farron saying they welcomed the election - though Scottish National Party MPs abstained in the vote. (more...)
Chasing pair Fillon, Melenchon level as French election nears
- April 22, 2017
If Mr Melenchon makes it to the runoff, he is projected to beat both Ms Le Pen and Mr Fillon by comfortable margins although he is seen losing to Mr Macron 41 per cent to 59 per cent. He vowed that, if elected, he would within weeks of taking power create a task force to coordinate French intelligence efforts against the Islamic State group, which claimed responsibility for Thursday night's attack. (more...)
- April 22, 2017
If Mr Melenchon makes it to the runoff, he is projected to beat both Ms Le Pen and Mr Fillon by comfortable margins although he is seen losing to Mr Macron 41 per cent to 59 per cent. He vowed that, if elected, he would within weeks of taking power create a task force to coordinate French intelligence efforts against the Islamic State group, which claimed responsibility for Thursday night's attack. (more...)
After metro ride, PM Modi, Malcolm Turnbull visit Akshardham temple
- April 22, 2017
Modi further added that both countries recognised the central value of education and innovation in the prosperity of our societies. Bilateral trade between India and Australia reached $12.16 billion, nearly double compared to what it was a decade ago. (more...)
- April 22, 2017
Modi further added that both countries recognised the central value of education and innovation in the prosperity of our societies. Bilateral trade between India and Australia reached $12.16 billion, nearly double compared to what it was a decade ago. (more...)
O'Reilly Ousted at Fox News
- April 22, 2017
On Tuesday, 21st Century Fox received an anonymous complaint against O'Reilly from a black female employee who claimed that the anchor had "leered" at her and referred to her as "hot chocolate" in 2008. The report of the latest claim prompted a statement from Marc E. Kasowitz, an attorney for O'Reilly, who said his client is being targeted by liberal groups who are out to "destroy" him. (more...)
- April 22, 2017
On Tuesday, 21st Century Fox received an anonymous complaint against O'Reilly from a black female employee who claimed that the anchor had "leered" at her and referred to her as "hot chocolate" in 2008. The report of the latest claim prompted a statement from Marc E. Kasowitz, an attorney for O'Reilly, who said his client is being targeted by liberal groups who are out to "destroy" him. (more...)
First woman to run Boston Marathon does it again 50 years later
- April 22, 2017
It's been 50 years since the first woman completed the 26.2 mile journey from Hopkinton to Boylton St. This time, she was hailed for paving the way for women's distance running around the world. In her later races, no subterfuge was necessary. "He put in several surges and I was able to cover a few of them", Rupp told reporters after the race. (more...)
- April 22, 2017
It's been 50 years since the first woman completed the 26.2 mile journey from Hopkinton to Boylton St. This time, she was hailed for paving the way for women's distance running around the world. In her later races, no subterfuge was necessary. "He put in several surges and I was able to cover a few of them", Rupp told reporters after the race. (more...)
After North Korea Threatens 'Super-Mighty Preemptive Strike,' China on 'High Alert'
- April 22, 2017
Thursday saw North Korea threatening a "super-mighty preemptive strike" via The Rodong Sinmun, the official newspaper of North Korea's ruling Workers' Party. The US, along with South Korea, should suspend annual military exercises that antagonize North Korea in exchange for Pyongyang halting its nuclear program, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in early March. (more...)
- April 22, 2017
Thursday saw North Korea threatening a "super-mighty preemptive strike" via The Rodong Sinmun, the official newspaper of North Korea's ruling Workers' Party. The US, along with South Korea, should suspend annual military exercises that antagonize North Korea in exchange for Pyongyang halting its nuclear program, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in early March. (more...)
Clint Eastwood directs Paris train terror film
- April 22, 2017
Anthony Sadler, Alek Skarlatos and Spencer Stone were on a European holiday in Paris when an attacker entered the train they were in, shooting an automatic rifle. The 15:17 to Paris is set to chart the trajectory of three USA citizens - Anthony Sadler, Alek Skarlatos, and Spencer Stone - who, along with two Frenchmen (Mark Moogalian and a man identified only as "Damien A."), subdued a heavily armed Isis operative planning to carry out a deadly attack on Thalys train 9364. (more...)
- April 22, 2017
Anthony Sadler, Alek Skarlatos and Spencer Stone were on a European holiday in Paris when an attacker entered the train they were in, shooting an automatic rifle. The 15:17 to Paris is set to chart the trajectory of three USA citizens - Anthony Sadler, Alek Skarlatos, and Spencer Stone - who, along with two Frenchmen (Mark Moogalian and a man identified only as "Damien A."), subdued a heavily armed Isis operative planning to carry out a deadly attack on Thalys train 9364. (more...)
Russian hacker sentenced to 27 years
- April 22, 2017
Seleznev was tried in Seattle, which was the location of several of the businesses he was said to have hacked. Russian MP Valery Seleznev said the sentence was "passed by man-eaters" and that his son was "abducted". Mr. Seleznev is the son of Valery Seleznev, a member of the Russian parliament. U.S. Secret Service agents, with the help of local police, arrested Seleznev in the Maldives as he and his girlfriend arrived at an airport on their way back to Russian Federation. (more...)
- April 22, 2017
Seleznev was tried in Seattle, which was the location of several of the businesses he was said to have hacked. Russian MP Valery Seleznev said the sentence was "passed by man-eaters" and that his son was "abducted". Mr. Seleznev is the son of Valery Seleznev, a member of the Russian parliament. U.S. Secret Service agents, with the help of local police, arrested Seleznev in the Maldives as he and his girlfriend arrived at an airport on their way back to Russian Federation. (more...)
British woman stabbed to death in Jerusalem named
- April 22, 2017
Israeli police said a British woman in her 20s was stabbed to death on a tram near Jerusalem's Old City by a man who was recently released from a psychiatric hospital. Local media said a pregnant woman was injured when the light rail came to a sudden stop. Israel's Shin Bet security agency identified the attacker as Jamil Tamimi, 57, from East Jerusalem's Ras al-Amoud neighbourhood. (more...)
- April 22, 2017
Israeli police said a British woman in her 20s was stabbed to death on a tram near Jerusalem's Old City by a man who was recently released from a psychiatric hospital. Local media said a pregnant woman was injured when the light rail came to a sudden stop. Israel's Shin Bet security agency identified the attacker as Jamil Tamimi, 57, from East Jerusalem's Ras al-Amoud neighbourhood. (more...)
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