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Major gains for Tories in council elections but SNP hails 'emphatic' victory
- May 07, 2017
Similarly, Labour would be attacked by the SNP if local politicians struck up partnerships with the Conservatives. The party is down 58 seats now with a total of 230. In a statement yesterday a Scottish Labour spokesman said council groups would have to ensure that no power-sharing deals resulted in "increased austerity that will disproportionately impact on the poorest communities". (more...)
- May 07, 2017
Similarly, Labour would be attacked by the SNP if local politicians struck up partnerships with the Conservatives. The party is down 58 seats now with a total of 230. In a statement yesterday a Scottish Labour spokesman said council groups would have to ensure that no power-sharing deals resulted in "increased austerity that will disproportionately impact on the poorest communities". (more...)
PIA 'likely' to suspend Karachi-Mumbai flights
- May 07, 2017
Pakistan International Airlines, which operates a flight between Mumbai and Karachi every Thursday, will suspend this service from May 11, PTI reported on Friday. The sources claimed that recently visas had been denied to official Pakistani sports contingents wanting to travel to India for worldwide events. "The PIA has stopped booking for flights on this route", the official said. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
Pakistan International Airlines, which operates a flight between Mumbai and Karachi every Thursday, will suspend this service from May 11, PTI reported on Friday. The sources claimed that recently visas had been denied to official Pakistani sports contingents wanting to travel to India for worldwide events. "The PIA has stopped booking for flights on this route", the official said. (more...)
Flooding forces hundreds from homes in Canadian province
- May 07, 2017
Whatever hope Montreal-area flood zone residents had that Nature would throw them a break was extinguished in a haze of constant drizzle early Friday as Environment Canada updated its special weather statement to a full-fledged rain warning . (more...)
- May 07, 2017
Whatever hope Montreal-area flood zone residents had that Nature would throw them a break was extinguished in a haze of constant drizzle early Friday as Environment Canada updated its special weather statement to a full-fledged rain warning . (more...)
Russia Brokers 'De-Escalation' Zone Deal in Syria, Eases Fighting
- May 07, 2017
A spokesman for the Jaish al-Nasr rebel group told Reuters fighting broke out in Hama shortly after midnight. The Britain-based group said that this is the first ceasefire in 2017, but the fourth ceasefire since 2016 in Syria. The zones, which aim to reduce tensions, will be set up in four areas, namely in Idlib province and neighbouring areas - Latakia, Hama and Aleppo - to the north of Homs, East Ghouta and some provinces in southern Syria - Daraa and Quneitra - Russian News Agency TASS ... (more...)
- May 07, 2017
A spokesman for the Jaish al-Nasr rebel group told Reuters fighting broke out in Hama shortly after midnight. The Britain-based group said that this is the first ceasefire in 2017, but the fourth ceasefire since 2016 in Syria. The zones, which aim to reduce tensions, will be set up in four areas, namely in Idlib province and neighbouring areas - Latakia, Hama and Aleppo - to the north of Homs, East Ghouta and some provinces in southern Syria - Daraa and Quneitra - Russian News Agency TASS ... (more...)
2 found dead in luxury condo, suspect in custody
- May 07, 2017
Richard Field and Lina Bolanos were found dead in a penthouse apartment. Evans said the officers were not wounded. Police were responding to a tip about a man with a gun on 141 Dorchester Avenue in the Macallen Building. Prior to his time at NSPM, he was an anesthesiologist and pain management specialist at Beverly Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Dr. Additionally, North Shore Pain Management released a statement about Field, who was a doctor at the practice. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
Richard Field and Lina Bolanos were found dead in a penthouse apartment. Evans said the officers were not wounded. Police were responding to a tip about a man with a gun on 141 Dorchester Avenue in the Macallen Building. Prior to his time at NSPM, he was an anesthesiologist and pain management specialist at Beverly Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Dr. Additionally, North Shore Pain Management released a statement about Field, who was a doctor at the practice. (more...)
New Elon Poll results: Trump's support declining in NC
- May 07, 2017
The "Daily Show" host pointed out a number of times the President bragged on the campaign trail about what he'd be able to accomplish in his first 100 days in office, which is a stark contrast to Trump's latest remarks that completely disregard the 100-day scorecard as an "artificial barrier". (more...)
- May 07, 2017
The "Daily Show" host pointed out a number of times the President bragged on the campaign trail about what he'd be able to accomplish in his first 100 days in office, which is a stark contrast to Trump's latest remarks that completely disregard the 100-day scorecard as an "artificial barrier". (more...)
Dozens Of Girls Kidnapped By Boko Haram Have Been Released
- May 07, 2017
The girls were released as a result of negotiations between the Nigerian government and the militant organization, Reuters reported . "Huge numbers", the personal assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, tweeted late today. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
The girls were released as a result of negotiations between the Nigerian government and the militant organization, Reuters reported . "Huge numbers", the personal assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, tweeted late today. (more...)
Clashes break out just 'minutes' after Syria de-escalation deal implemented
- May 07, 2017
But under Thursday's deal, the entire province is designated to be one of the four "de-escalation zones". The latest round of Syrian peace talks in Astana was sponsored by opposition supporter Turkey and Syrian government backers Russian Federation and Iran . (more...)
- May 07, 2017
But under Thursday's deal, the entire province is designated to be one of the four "de-escalation zones". The latest round of Syrian peace talks in Astana was sponsored by opposition supporter Turkey and Syrian government backers Russian Federation and Iran . (more...)
AAP says it is renewing policies for Delhi
- May 07, 2017
The allegations come just a day after Sharma was shunted out of the Arvind Kejriwal cabinet in a move seen as a message by the AAP that it won't tolerate indiscipline within the party. I am the only minister in Kejriwal's cabinet who is clean and has not been tarnished by any allegations or probes: Mishra at Rajghat. Apart from the water department, Mishra also held tourism, art, culture and languages portfolios. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
The allegations come just a day after Sharma was shunted out of the Arvind Kejriwal cabinet in a move seen as a message by the AAP that it won't tolerate indiscipline within the party. I am the only minister in Kejriwal's cabinet who is clean and has not been tarnished by any allegations or probes: Mishra at Rajghat. Apart from the water department, Mishra also held tourism, art, culture and languages portfolios. (more...)
Large explosion rocks Damascus, Syrian war monitors say
- May 07, 2017
A spokeswoman for the Israeli military declined to comment on today's bombing run. "He told an Army radio that", The incident that took place in Syria abides by Israel's policy to stop the smuggling of weapons from Syria to Hezbollah in Lebanon by Iran". (more...)
- May 07, 2017
A spokeswoman for the Israeli military declined to comment on today's bombing run. "He told an Army radio that", The incident that took place in Syria abides by Israel's policy to stop the smuggling of weapons from Syria to Hezbollah in Lebanon by Iran". (more...)
Oil rebounds on Saudi assurances Russian Federation will extend supply cuts
- May 07, 2017
The moves are likely to add even further pressure on OPEC members as they prepare for their next meeting on May 25 in Vienna, when they are expected to discuss extending a late-November agreement on production cuts that has, along with participation from Russian Federation, taken 1.8 million barrels of crude from the market each day. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
The moves are likely to add even further pressure on OPEC members as they prepare for their next meeting on May 25 in Vienna, when they are expected to discuss extending a late-November agreement on production cuts that has, along with participation from Russian Federation, taken 1.8 million barrels of crude from the market each day. (more...)
Interior seeks public comment on 2 Nevada monuments
- May 07, 2017
Designated by then-President Barack Obama, the 300,000-acre reserve in Southern Nevada is a flashpoint of political tension over federal environmental policy. The review does not necessarily mean that any of those monuments will be stripped of their designations, though it's clear the administration intends to shrink the amount of land and water designated as monuments and, in the process, open up that land to energy development and other activities. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
Designated by then-President Barack Obama, the 300,000-acre reserve in Southern Nevada is a flashpoint of political tension over federal environmental policy. The review does not necessarily mean that any of those monuments will be stripped of their designations, though it's clear the administration intends to shrink the amount of land and water designated as monuments and, in the process, open up that land to energy development and other activities. (more...)
Labour lose Glasgow City Council after decades of control
- May 07, 2017
Most likely the two strong unionist candidates will split the vote and let Oswald back in but a good return for one party or the other in the council elections might give locals opposed to independence pause to swing behind whichever one looks like they could win. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
Most likely the two strong unionist candidates will split the vote and let Oswald back in but a good return for one party or the other in the council elections might give locals opposed to independence pause to swing behind whichever one looks like they could win. (more...)
Teacher accused of kidnapping student in court
- May 07, 2017
Later on, when I hugged her, I just went into tears. Barry said he gave Cummins money when he and the teenager showed up where he worked to get gas. He wasn't fired until about a month later - a day after the girl was reported missing March 13, when the case began to attract national attention. According to federal court documents, 50-year-old Cummins has admitted to switching vehicle license plates twice, disabling his vehicle's GPS system, altering his appearance and using alias names, and ... (more...)
- May 07, 2017
Later on, when I hugged her, I just went into tears. Barry said he gave Cummins money when he and the teenager showed up where he worked to get gas. He wasn't fired until about a month later - a day after the girl was reported missing March 13, when the case began to attract national attention. According to federal court documents, 50-year-old Cummins has admitted to switching vehicle license plates twice, disabling his vehicle's GPS system, altering his appearance and using alias names, and ... (more...)
French presidential election: Le Pen's slim shot rests on low turnout
- May 07, 2017
Later on Monday, Le Pen said she would leave her post as president of the National Front, but did not indicate for how long. Analysts said Le Pen might find more support amid right-wing voters anxious by security issues and Europe's open borders, who backed either conservative Francois Fillon or nationalist Nicolas Dupont-Aignan in the first round and might balk at backing Macron, a moderate centrist. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
Later on Monday, Le Pen said she would leave her post as president of the National Front, but did not indicate for how long. Analysts said Le Pen might find more support amid right-wing voters anxious by security issues and Europe's open borders, who backed either conservative Francois Fillon or nationalist Nicolas Dupont-Aignan in the first round and might balk at backing Macron, a moderate centrist. (more...)
Complete effort by Preds leads to 2-1 series lead on Blues
- May 07, 2017
St. Louis Blues is up against the Nashville Predators in the Game 3 of the Western Conference Second Round on Saturday. The Nashville Predators drew their highest-ever local television rating for Sunday's Game 3 3-1 playoff win against the St. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
St. Louis Blues is up against the Nashville Predators in the Game 3 of the Western Conference Second Round on Saturday. The Nashville Predators drew their highest-ever local television rating for Sunday's Game 3 3-1 playoff win against the St. (more...)
North Korea warns against US 'hysteria' as it marks founder's birth
- May 07, 2017
Mr Wang's comments come as the USA voices increasing concern at North Korea's development of nuclear weapons and deploys a Navy carrier group off the Korean peninsula. 5, to which Washington responded this week by sending an aircraft carrier to the peninsula. China has been begging both North Korea and the U.S.to calm the hell down as tensions between the two nations have risen in past few weeks. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
Mr Wang's comments come as the USA voices increasing concern at North Korea's development of nuclear weapons and deploys a Navy carrier group off the Korean peninsula. 5, to which Washington responded this week by sending an aircraft carrier to the peninsula. China has been begging both North Korea and the U.S.to calm the hell down as tensions between the two nations have risen in past few weeks. (more...)
Marine Le Pen hijacks Emmanuel Macron campaign visit to factory
- May 07, 2017
French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen is stepping down as leader of the National Front , her longtime political home. Ten little points, believe me it's totally doable, particularly because it has to be said that Mr (presidential candidate Emmanuel) Macron has benefited from a sort of skillfully-maintained haze in the first round . (more...)
- May 07, 2017
French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen is stepping down as leader of the National Front , her longtime political home. Ten little points, believe me it's totally doable, particularly because it has to be said that Mr (presidential candidate Emmanuel) Macron has benefited from a sort of skillfully-maintained haze in the first round . (more...)
Escaped zebra runs through man's backyard, causes accident
- May 07, 2017
The zebra is now back at home with at least four others, but investigators said, before it was taken into custody, it ran into a man's truck on State Road 672, shattering a side view mirror. The zebra was strolling along the side the road, deputies said, when it suddenly made a beeline for a Ford F-150 pickup driven by Nathaniel Jolley, 21, of Riverview. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
The zebra is now back at home with at least four others, but investigators said, before it was taken into custody, it ran into a man's truck on State Road 672, shattering a side view mirror. The zebra was strolling along the side the road, deputies said, when it suddenly made a beeline for a Ford F-150 pickup driven by Nathaniel Jolley, 21, of Riverview. (more...)
Native Alaskan tribes 'shocked & appalled' by Trump's Arctic drilling executive order
- May 07, 2017
Zinke said the order will require him to review and replace the Obama administration's most recent five-year oil and gas development plan for the outercontinental shelf, which comprises federal waters off all USA coasts. The drilling restrictions, which were put into place a year ago by Mr Obama, were set to expire in 2022. He used an obscure provision of the 1953 Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to issue what he called a permanent ban on offshore drilling in large parts of the Arctic and ... (more...)
- May 07, 2017
Zinke said the order will require him to review and replace the Obama administration's most recent five-year oil and gas development plan for the outercontinental shelf, which comprises federal waters off all USA coasts. The drilling restrictions, which were put into place a year ago by Mr Obama, were set to expire in 2022. He used an obscure provision of the 1953 Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to issue what he called a permanent ban on offshore drilling in large parts of the Arctic and ... (more...)
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