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Centre disassociates from farmer loan waivers, faces wrath of Congress
- June 13, 2017
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday reiterated that the States going in for farm loan waivers will have to generate funds from their own resources. However, if no satisfactory decision is taken (on the criterion for loan waiver) by July 25, we will restart our stir", Shetti said. Experts say unless farmers are given the right incentives to shift to more remunerative and sustainable farming and non-farming options, Indian agriculture will not be able to overcome its current crisis. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday reiterated that the States going in for farm loan waivers will have to generate funds from their own resources. However, if no satisfactory decision is taken (on the criterion for loan waiver) by July 25, we will restart our stir", Shetti said. Experts say unless farmers are given the right incentives to shift to more remunerative and sustainable farming and non-farming options, Indian agriculture will not be able to overcome its current crisis. (more...)
Munich 'shooting leaves policewoman and several others injured' at underground station
- June 13, 2017
The report added that a police officer has been injured. The suspect was also injured and is in custody. " According to police information, it is probably not a terrorist attack ", Bavarian radio reported. "The situation is under control", said a police spokesman. Police helicopters are now circling above the crime scene and officers have flooded into the area. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
The report added that a police officer has been injured. The suspect was also injured and is in custody. " According to police information, it is probably not a terrorist attack ", Bavarian radio reported. "The situation is under control", said a police spokesman. Police helicopters are now circling above the crime scene and officers have flooded into the area. (more...)
Putin dismisses U.S. claims about Trump, Russia and elections
- June 13, 2017
Despite speculation that President Trump may seek executive privilege to prevent his former Federal Bureau of Investigation director - James Comey- from testifying next week before the Senate, two senior administration officials reportedly said there is no plan to hinder the testimony. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Despite speculation that President Trump may seek executive privilege to prevent his former Federal Bureau of Investigation director - James Comey- from testifying next week before the Senate, two senior administration officials reportedly said there is no plan to hinder the testimony. (more...)
G7 talks end with gap between U.S., other states
- June 13, 2017
A 15-page communique released at the end of the two-day ministerial summit made it clear there was a wide gap on the climate stance between U.S. and the other six countries, Xinhua news agency reported . The battle now turns to the G20 leaders' summit June 18 and 19 in Hamburg, Germany , which will bring in emerging economic powerhouses such as China , the world's biggest greenhouse gas emitter; Saudi Arabia, the biggest oil supplier; plus India; South Africa; Indonesia and others. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
A 15-page communique released at the end of the two-day ministerial summit made it clear there was a wide gap on the climate stance between U.S. and the other six countries, Xinhua news agency reported . The battle now turns to the G20 leaders' summit June 18 and 19 in Hamburg, Germany , which will bring in emerging economic powerhouses such as China , the world's biggest greenhouse gas emitter; Saudi Arabia, the biggest oil supplier; plus India; South Africa; Indonesia and others. (more...)
A mix of pride and anger at LGBT rights marches across US
- June 13, 2017
Brian Talbert, a member of "Gays for Trump", which is not affiliated with the "Gay for Trump" organization in Greensboro, NC, tells FOX 46 Charlotte that he is calling on Wells Fargo, PNC Bank, Bank of America and others to pull their funding for the Charlotte Pride Parade and Festival in August. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Brian Talbert, a member of "Gays for Trump", which is not affiliated with the "Gay for Trump" organization in Greensboro, NC, tells FOX 46 Charlotte that he is calling on Wells Fargo, PNC Bank, Bank of America and others to pull their funding for the Charlotte Pride Parade and Festival in August. (more...)
North Royalton Police investigate possible triple homicide
- June 13, 2017
When police arrived a woman was seen emerging from the house. Loeding said none of the victims suffered gunshot wounds, despite earlier reports that the women were shot. So far, no arrests have been made. Local police are unsure about potential motive or suspects. Taylor Pifer studied fashion design at Kent State. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
When police arrived a woman was seen emerging from the house. Loeding said none of the victims suffered gunshot wounds, despite earlier reports that the women were shot. So far, no arrests have been made. Local police are unsure about potential motive or suspects. Taylor Pifer studied fashion design at Kent State. (more...)
British PM Theresa May seeks lifeline after bruising election result
- June 13, 2017
May is seeking a deal with a Northern Irish party to prop up the Conservative minority administration, and lawmakers said the rebuff from voters meant the government will have to abandon planned policies and re-think its strategy for European Union exit talks. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
May is seeking a deal with a Northern Irish party to prop up the Conservative minority administration, and lawmakers said the rebuff from voters meant the government will have to abandon planned policies and re-think its strategy for European Union exit talks. (more...)
Rallying blue-collar workers in Cincinnati, Trump blames Democrats for obstructing his agenda
- June 13, 2017
Trump used the fellow Republican's state as backdrop on Wednesday to push the House bill. Tuesday, insurer Anthem announced it plans to leave the OH marketplace next year. Lee Zeldin of NY who says Trump raised the issue unprompted at a White House dinner Tuesday night with several GOP senators and House members. And Trump replied to a reporter's question that he wishes Comey "good luck" during his Senate Intelligence Committee testimony. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Trump used the fellow Republican's state as backdrop on Wednesday to push the House bill. Tuesday, insurer Anthem announced it plans to leave the OH marketplace next year. Lee Zeldin of NY who says Trump raised the issue unprompted at a White House dinner Tuesday night with several GOP senators and House members. And Trump replied to a reporter's question that he wishes Comey "good luck" during his Senate Intelligence Committee testimony. (more...)
Hundreds of thousands flee as Cyclone Mora makes landfall
- June 13, 2017
But Bangladeshi weather officials said the cyclone was not as bad as they had feared. The Disaster Management Ministry said that it moved to safety more than 2.5 million people in 10 coastal districts which were most vulnerable to the tropical storm as the Met Office upgraded the cyclone warning to Great Danger No. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
But Bangladeshi weather officials said the cyclone was not as bad as they had feared. The Disaster Management Ministry said that it moved to safety more than 2.5 million people in 10 coastal districts which were most vulnerable to the tropical storm as the Met Office upgraded the cyclone warning to Great Danger No. (more...)
Prime Minister to try forming minority government
- June 13, 2017
The DUP has proved hugely controversial in the past over the homophobic and sectarian views of some of its representatives. The day before votes closed she said she had no regrets about calling the election to take place three years early. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
The DUP has proved hugely controversial in the past over the homophobic and sectarian views of some of its representatives. The day before votes closed she said she had no regrets about calling the election to take place three years early. (more...)
US arrests former Panama president sought for extradition
- June 13, 2017
U.S. Marshals Service spokesman Barry Golden said Martinelli was slated to make his initial court appearance before a federal judge in Miami on Tuesday. "The defence for ex-president Martinelli is going to exercise all the rights and guarantees offered under the rule of law", said lawyer Carlos Carrillo. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
U.S. Marshals Service spokesman Barry Golden said Martinelli was slated to make his initial court appearance before a federal judge in Miami on Tuesday. "The defence for ex-president Martinelli is going to exercise all the rights and guarantees offered under the rule of law", said lawyer Carlos Carrillo. (more...)
Loan waiver? Punjab may announce 'relief' for farmers
- June 13, 2017
Farmers across the state welcomed the announcements from both sides by bursting firecrackers, cheering and dancing and distributing candies. Chouhan yesterday met some farmer leaders, but failed to reach a compromise. "Your labour won't go waste", the Chief Minister promised. Chouhan said farmers' organizations have been agitating for better support prices for farm produce, loan waiver and other demands and the government is already considering their demands. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Farmers across the state welcomed the announcements from both sides by bursting firecrackers, cheering and dancing and distributing candies. Chouhan yesterday met some farmer leaders, but failed to reach a compromise. "Your labour won't go waste", the Chief Minister promised. Chouhan said farmers' organizations have been agitating for better support prices for farm produce, loan waiver and other demands and the government is already considering their demands. (more...)
Donald Trump Outlines Infrastructure Plan: 'It's Time to Rebuild Our Country'
- June 13, 2017
He says, "it's time to rebuild our country" and "to put America first". Trump also mentioned his announcement last week that he was pulling the US out of what he dismissively referred to as the "so-called" Paris climate accord. There are few specifics of Trump's infrastructure plans, but Bloomberg reports that over the next 10 years, Trump plans to dedicate $200 billion to federal funding and $800 billion to state funding. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
He says, "it's time to rebuild our country" and "to put America first". Trump also mentioned his announcement last week that he was pulling the US out of what he dismissively referred to as the "so-called" Paris climate accord. There are few specifics of Trump's infrastructure plans, but Bloomberg reports that over the next 10 years, Trump plans to dedicate $200 billion to federal funding and $800 billion to state funding. (more...)
Suspected NKorea drone photographed US missile-defense site
- June 13, 2017
The South's military took the drone in custody and analysed the content of the 64-gigabyte memory chip. Around four percent of the images were of the site where the THAAD launchers have been deployed. He was expected to arrive in North Korea later on Tuesday for a trip that the State Department said was not an official USA visit, CNN reported on Monday. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
The South's military took the drone in custody and analysed the content of the 64-gigabyte memory chip. Around four percent of the images were of the site where the THAAD launchers have been deployed. He was expected to arrive in North Korea later on Tuesday for a trip that the State Department said was not an official USA visit, CNN reported on Monday. (more...)
Parichay actress Kritika Chaudhary found dead in her apartment
- June 13, 2017
Kritika acted in Kangana Ranaut starrer "Rajjo" and also in a TV Serial called " Parichay ". The police found her decomposed body after breaking open the door. "The door was locked from outside." a police officer was quoted saying by India Today. Kritika, who hailed from Haridwar, had shifted to Mumbai to make a name for herself in the entertainment world. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Kritika acted in Kangana Ranaut starrer "Rajjo" and also in a TV Serial called " Parichay ". The police found her decomposed body after breaking open the door. "The door was locked from outside." a police officer was quoted saying by India Today. Kritika, who hailed from Haridwar, had shifted to Mumbai to make a name for herself in the entertainment world. (more...)
PM May not sobbing over election, Brexit minister says
- June 13, 2017
May responded that the DUP deal "would provide stability and certainty for the United Kingdom going forward", her office said. The return to the Cabinet of Mr Gove - who clashed bitterly with Mrs May over tackling extremism when they were in Government together under David Cameron - will be seen as an attempt to head off any challenge from the Brexiteer wing of the party. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
May responded that the DUP deal "would provide stability and certainty for the United Kingdom going forward", her office said. The return to the Cabinet of Mr Gove - who clashed bitterly with Mrs May over tackling extremism when they were in Government together under David Cameron - will be seen as an attempt to head off any challenge from the Brexiteer wing of the party. (more...)
Iran urges Arab nations to end Qatar crisis
- June 13, 2017
Some of its food factories were working extra shifts to process imports from nations outside the Gulf, such as Brazil . "Families are being disrupted around these countries". But Qatar wields a potential economic weapon if the crisis escalates and countries around the world that depend on its supply may find themselves needing to side with the tiny nation that is home to a major USA military installation. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Some of its food factories were working extra shifts to process imports from nations outside the Gulf, such as Brazil . "Families are being disrupted around these countries". But Qatar wields a potential economic weapon if the crisis escalates and countries around the world that depend on its supply may find themselves needing to side with the tiny nation that is home to a major USA military installation. (more...)
AG Sessions will testify in open hearing before Senate Intelligence Committee
- June 13, 2017
When Attorney General Jeff Sessions testifies before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday, it will be in a hearing that is open to the public. Comey said Trump told Sessions and other administration officials to leave the room before Trump asked him in February to drop a probe into former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn's contacts with Russian Federation. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
When Attorney General Jeff Sessions testifies before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday, it will be in a hearing that is open to the public. Comey said Trump told Sessions and other administration officials to leave the room before Trump asked him in February to drop a probe into former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn's contacts with Russian Federation. (more...)
Britain's May to form new government with Northern Irish party
- June 13, 2017
Corbyn says there's enough opposition in Parliament and in May's own party to topple the government. The snap election, which Theresa May hoped would bolster her bargaining position in inchoate Brexit talks , surprised in many ways. Leader of the Labour Party Jeremy Corbyn was victorious in a close race against May, giving the left-leaning party the majority in the British Parliament. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Corbyn says there's enough opposition in Parliament and in May's own party to topple the government. The snap election, which Theresa May hoped would bolster her bargaining position in inchoate Brexit talks , surprised in many ways. Leader of the Labour Party Jeremy Corbyn was victorious in a close race against May, giving the left-leaning party the majority in the British Parliament. (more...)
Sessions wants his testimony open to public
- June 13, 2017
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions (R) will testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday, marking his first Congressional testimony since his confirmation in February. Comey was leading that probe. Comey's testimony on Thursday also raised new questions about the attorney general's relationship with Russian officials with ties to President Vladimir Putin. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions (R) will testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday, marking his first Congressional testimony since his confirmation in February. Comey was leading that probe. Comey's testimony on Thursday also raised new questions about the attorney general's relationship with Russian officials with ties to President Vladimir Putin. (more...)
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