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New Zealand bat against Australia in Champions Trophy
- June 03, 2017
They were the last team to earn their spot in the Champions Trophy, narrowly edging out West Indies, and will need to put on a stellar performance if they are to harbour any hopes of causing an upset. The tournament favourites, team India has played well in the warm-up matches against Bangladesh and New Zea Land. "You will see a fighting team", Sarfraz said. (more...)
- June 03, 2017
They were the last team to earn their spot in the Champions Trophy, narrowly edging out West Indies, and will need to put on a stellar performance if they are to harbour any hopes of causing an upset. The tournament favourites, team India has played well in the warm-up matches against Bangladesh and New Zea Land. "You will see a fighting team", Sarfraz said. (more...)
Telangana celebrates its Formation Day
- June 03, 2017
KCR , as Rao is fondly called, listed out the schemes launched by the government for various sections of the society. On the occasion, Mr Rao announced the launch of two new schemes - a pension scheme for single women, which would offer them Rs 1,000 per month, and the KCR Kit scheme for pregnant women and new mothers. (more...)
- June 03, 2017
KCR , as Rao is fondly called, listed out the schemes launched by the government for various sections of the society. On the occasion, Mr Rao announced the launch of two new schemes - a pension scheme for single women, which would offer them Rs 1,000 per month, and the KCR Kit scheme for pregnant women and new mothers. (more...)
Melania Trump visits students at International School in Saudi Arabia
- June 03, 2017
He's also backed away from his campaign pledge to move the U.S. Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, bending to the same security risks as other presidents who have made that promise. The speech marks Trump's first effort to reach out to the 1.6 billion Muslims worldwide. Speaking on Sunday from a podium in Riyadh , Saudi Arabia, Trump didn't repeat his earlier claim that "Islam hates us". (more...)
- June 03, 2017
He's also backed away from his campaign pledge to move the U.S. Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, bending to the same security risks as other presidents who have made that promise. The speech marks Trump's first effort to reach out to the 1.6 billion Muslims worldwide. Speaking on Sunday from a podium in Riyadh , Saudi Arabia, Trump didn't repeat his earlier claim that "Islam hates us". (more...)
Trump says pulling out of Paris climate accord best for US
- June 03, 2017
Leaders of seven wealthy democracies, at a summit in Sicily, urged Trump to commit his administration to the agreement, but said in their closing statement that the US, for now, "is not in a position to join the consensus". The Paris agreement's commitment to curb carbon emissions and limit temperature rise to well below 2 degrees and as close as possible to 1.5 degrees "do not almost go far enough", he said. (more...)
- June 03, 2017
Leaders of seven wealthy democracies, at a summit in Sicily, urged Trump to commit his administration to the agreement, but said in their closing statement that the US, for now, "is not in a position to join the consensus". The Paris agreement's commitment to curb carbon emissions and limit temperature rise to well below 2 degrees and as close as possible to 1.5 degrees "do not almost go far enough", he said. (more...)
Merkel vows 'more decisive action than ever' on climate
- June 03, 2017
Germany's DIHK Chambers of Commerce warned that some US companies could gain short-term advantages by Trump's decision to pull out of the climate deal. Tension between Germany and the United States intensified Tuesday with President Donald Trump accusing the longtime USA ally of hurting the U.S. financially. (more...)
- June 03, 2017
Germany's DIHK Chambers of Commerce warned that some US companies could gain short-term advantages by Trump's decision to pull out of the climate deal. Tension between Germany and the United States intensified Tuesday with President Donald Trump accusing the longtime USA ally of hurting the U.S. financially. (more...)
Hundreds demonstrate in Kabul for more security
- June 03, 2017
Refugee rights group Pro Asyl demanded that such deportations be scrapped for good, arguing that Afghans must not be sent back to "a country that can not protect civilians". Hitting back over the same, the PCB had said that their sympathies are with the victims and families affected in the incident, but they would not allow Afghanistan to malign Pakistan. (more...)
- June 03, 2017
Refugee rights group Pro Asyl demanded that such deportations be scrapped for good, arguing that Afghans must not be sent back to "a country that can not protect civilians". Hitting back over the same, the PCB had said that their sympathies are with the victims and families affected in the incident, but they would not allow Afghanistan to malign Pakistan. (more...)
Philippines Confirms ISIS Presence in Mindanao
- June 03, 2017
Air force helicopters swooped overhead. Mangadang said the eight men were bakers and carpenters who were evacuating to Iligan, a city near Marawi , but were intercepted by the militants. At a press briefing, Brigadier General Restituto Padilla said there were foreigners who had "long been in the country aiding in the terrorist activities". (more...)
- June 03, 2017
Air force helicopters swooped overhead. Mangadang said the eight men were bakers and carpenters who were evacuating to Iligan, a city near Marawi , but were intercepted by the militants. At a press briefing, Brigadier General Restituto Padilla said there were foreigners who had "long been in the country aiding in the terrorist activities". (more...)
Pittsburgh to Trump: You don't speak for us on climate
- June 03, 2017
Even then, private-sector job creation from October through April (171,000 private-sector jobs a month) lags just slightly behind the pace of job creation for the previous six months (172,000), entirely under President Barack Obama. Estonian Prime Minister Juri Ratas told The Associated Press that the Paris accord "was, and still is a very important goal to achieve". She also said she intends to seek clarity on the USA position when she meets her US counterpart in Italy next week. (more...)
- June 03, 2017
Even then, private-sector job creation from October through April (171,000 private-sector jobs a month) lags just slightly behind the pace of job creation for the previous six months (172,000), entirely under President Barack Obama. Estonian Prime Minister Juri Ratas told The Associated Press that the Paris accord "was, and still is a very important goal to achieve". She also said she intends to seek clarity on the USA position when she meets her US counterpart in Italy next week. (more...)
Trump endorses report defending Jared
- June 03, 2017
In his first briefing since President Trump returned from his nine-day worldwide trip, White House press secretary Sean Spicer was looking to highlight the trip's successes. "Any channel of communications, back or otherwise, is a good thing", he said on " Fox News Sunday", suggesting that he did not know the facts behind the reported December discussions between Kushner and Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak . (more...)
- June 03, 2017
In his first briefing since President Trump returned from his nine-day worldwide trip, White House press secretary Sean Spicer was looking to highlight the trip's successes. "Any channel of communications, back or otherwise, is a good thing", he said on " Fox News Sunday", suggesting that he did not know the facts behind the reported December discussions between Kushner and Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak . (more...)
New Mexico Launches Summer Meal Program For Children
- June 03, 2017
Children 18 and younger may receive free lunch, so can people with disabilities over 18, who participate in school programs for people who are mentally or physically disabled. The meals are prepared at Second Harvest in Grace's Community Kitchen behind the warehouse property. She says part of the problem is transportation to the feeding sites, something they plan to emphasize more next year. (more...)
- June 03, 2017
Children 18 and younger may receive free lunch, so can people with disabilities over 18, who participate in school programs for people who are mentally or physically disabled. The meals are prepared at Second Harvest in Grace's Community Kitchen behind the warehouse property. She says part of the problem is transportation to the feeding sites, something they plan to emphasize more next year. (more...)
Turkey protests "aggressive" United States action in embassy clash
- June 03, 2017
In a statement, the ministry said Turkey was protesting against the "aggressive and unprofessional actions taken" by USA security personnel. Video from the scene shows Erdogan's bodyguards hitting and kicking protesters who had gathered outside the residence, and getting into scuffles with police and Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) personnel. (more...)
- June 03, 2017
In a statement, the ministry said Turkey was protesting against the "aggressive and unprofessional actions taken" by USA security personnel. Video from the scene shows Erdogan's bodyguards hitting and kicking protesters who had gathered outside the residence, and getting into scuffles with police and Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) personnel. (more...)
Putin puts India on top, downplays ties with Pak
- June 03, 2017
Asked if Russian hackers could try to shape the outcome of German parliamentary elections later this year, Putin said: "We never engaged in that on a state level, and have no intention of doing so". "If you remember, when the invasion of Crimea and the destabilization of eastern Ukraine took place, Vladimir Putin said, 'I don't know who these people are ... (more...)
- June 03, 2017
Asked if Russian hackers could try to shape the outcome of German parliamentary elections later this year, Putin said: "We never engaged in that on a state level, and have no intention of doing so". "If you remember, when the invasion of Crimea and the destabilization of eastern Ukraine took place, Vladimir Putin said, 'I don't know who these people are ... (more...)
Could Trump use executive privilege to block…
- June 03, 2017
However, that date got an additional importance as it was announced that the former Federal Bureau of Investigation director James Comey would testify before Congress on the Russian interference in the USA election and the possible Trump-Russia collusion allegations that have dogged President Trump's Presidency since day one. (more...)
- June 03, 2017
However, that date got an additional importance as it was announced that the former Federal Bureau of Investigation director James Comey would testify before Congress on the Russian interference in the USA election and the possible Trump-Russia collusion allegations that have dogged President Trump's Presidency since day one. (more...)
European Union and China backing Paris climate pact after Trump withdrawal
- June 03, 2017
While Schwarzenegger isn't the first A-lister to drag the president for this major political decision, Arnie's words certainly stand out as he eloquently expressed his disapproval via a video for Attn :. Framework Convention on Climate Change - the body that coordinates global climate policy. She said the deal embodies the "broadest consensus" of the global community about how to cope with the climate change . (more...)
- June 03, 2017
While Schwarzenegger isn't the first A-lister to drag the president for this major political decision, Arnie's words certainly stand out as he eloquently expressed his disapproval via a video for Attn :. Framework Convention on Climate Change - the body that coordinates global climate policy. She said the deal embodies the "broadest consensus" of the global community about how to cope with the climate change . (more...)
Majority of Americans disapprove of GOP health care plan
- June 03, 2017
Forty percent (!) have a "very" unfavorable view of the AHCA while 29% feel that away about the ACA; just 12% feel "very" favorably about the AHCA, less than half the 29% of people who say the same of the ACA. The bill is now in the hands of Senate Republicans, and Antos says they'll take those poll results into account. The bill also plans to cut on the Medicaid program for low-income people, allowing states impose work requirements on Medicaid recipients making things even hard ... (more...)
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- June 03, 2017
Forty percent (!) have a "very" unfavorable view of the AHCA while 29% feel that away about the ACA; just 12% feel "very" favorably about the AHCA, less than half the 29% of people who say the same of the ACA. The bill is now in the hands of Senate Republicans, and Antos says they'll take those poll results into account. The bill also plans to cut on the Medicaid program for low-income people, allowing states impose work requirements on Medicaid recipients making things even hard ... (more...)
Former US representative Anthony Weiner pleads guilty in sexting case
- June 03, 2017
Intending to send a private message to a young woman, Weiner accidentally sent out an explicit picture of himself on his public Twitter feed. Weiner ran unsuccessfully for mayor of NY in 2013 in a campaign that collapsed when Weiner , using the alias " Carlos Danger ", again was found to be sending explicit photographs. (more...)
- June 03, 2017
Intending to send a private message to a young woman, Weiner accidentally sent out an explicit picture of himself on his public Twitter feed. Weiner ran unsuccessfully for mayor of NY in 2013 in a campaign that collapsed when Weiner , using the alias " Carlos Danger ", again was found to be sending explicit photographs. (more...)
Thousands may have been killed in Philippines: ICRC
- June 03, 2017
Air strikes will not be halted over the incident, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesman Brig. The vicar general said that the terrorist group is holding 240 more hostages, including women and children. In the meantime, the Defense chief said they could not confirm if there were more foreign fighters killed or fighting along with the local militants. (more...)
- June 03, 2017
Air strikes will not be halted over the incident, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesman Brig. The vicar general said that the terrorist group is holding 240 more hostages, including women and children. In the meantime, the Defense chief said they could not confirm if there were more foreign fighters killed or fighting along with the local militants. (more...)
UK Stops Sharing Intel About Manchester Attack With US After Leaks
- June 03, 2017
His older brother, Ismail Abedi, 23, was arrested by Manchester police on Tuesday. Grande has canceled all upcoming concerts through June 5 following the bombing, a statement from her manager said . Taxi drivers also happily shuttled concert goers for free around the city, ensuring that as many people as possible were in safe locations. Hashem Abedi also said he had visited Britain to help prepare the Manchester attack and he was "clearly aware of the details of this terrorist ... (more...)
- June 03, 2017
His older brother, Ismail Abedi, 23, was arrested by Manchester police on Tuesday. Grande has canceled all upcoming concerts through June 5 following the bombing, a statement from her manager said . Taxi drivers also happily shuttled concert goers for free around the city, ensuring that as many people as possible were in safe locations. Hashem Abedi also said he had visited Britain to help prepare the Manchester attack and he was "clearly aware of the details of this terrorist ... (more...)
Bangladesh prepare to take on 'favourites' England in Champions Trophy opener
- June 03, 2017
Yes, and credit to Shikhar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Yuvraj. Morgan also had a favourable report on key all-rounder Ben Stokes , who was able to bowl briefly on the edge of the square during practice following the latest round of scans on his knee injury. (more...)
- June 03, 2017
Yes, and credit to Shikhar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Yuvraj. Morgan also had a favourable report on key all-rounder Ben Stokes , who was able to bowl briefly on the edge of the square during practice following the latest round of scans on his knee injury. (more...)
Paris or no Paris, India committed to climate protection: Modi
- June 03, 2017
Putin, who is keen to fix battered U.S. -Russia relations and is expected to meet Trump for the first time at the G20 in Hamburg in July, said Trump had simply run a better campaign and better connected with voters than Clinton. "They came to the polls and voted for him, and the other team miscalculated". "If such a major emitter as the United States is not going to co-operate entirely then it won't be possible to agree any deal in this area". (more...)
- June 03, 2017
Putin, who is keen to fix battered U.S. -Russia relations and is expected to meet Trump for the first time at the G20 in Hamburg in July, said Trump had simply run a better campaign and better connected with voters than Clinton. "They came to the polls and voted for him, and the other team miscalculated". "If such a major emitter as the United States is not going to co-operate entirely then it won't be possible to agree any deal in this area". (more...)
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