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UNESCO Puts Hebron on Endangered Heritage List
- July 07, 2017
UNESCO has declared the Old City of Hebron in the occupied West Bank an endangered world heritage site, sparking outrage from Israel . The vote was held in secret at UNESCO World Heritage Committee's 41st annual summit, now taking place in Krakow, Poland, following a special request, despite decisions usually being made by a show of hands. (more...)
- July 07, 2017
UNESCO has declared the Old City of Hebron in the occupied West Bank an endangered world heritage site, sparking outrage from Israel . The vote was held in secret at UNESCO World Heritage Committee's 41st annual summit, now taking place in Krakow, Poland, following a special request, despite decisions usually being made by a show of hands. (more...)
Anurag Basu has made a better film than 'Barfi!', says Ranbir Kapoor
- July 07, 2017
Ranbir and Katrina will visit schools and promote the film amongst kids from 5th to 12th grade along with some of their parents this coming Sunday. Director Anurag Basu , with his upcoming release, proves this fact, while explaining the inspiration behind the creation of 'Jagga Jasoos '. (more...)
- July 07, 2017
Ranbir and Katrina will visit schools and promote the film amongst kids from 5th to 12th grade along with some of their parents this coming Sunday. Director Anurag Basu , with his upcoming release, proves this fact, while explaining the inspiration behind the creation of 'Jagga Jasoos '. (more...)
10 killed in blitz auto bomb attack in Egypt's Sinai
- July 07, 2017
Security officials who requested anonymity said at least seven soldiers were killed, but it was not immediately possible to obtain an official death toll. The sources said the militants belong to Sinai-based Sinai State group, which declared loyalty to the Islamic State (IS) group in 2014. Security officials said ambulances raced to the sites of the attacks south of the town of Rafah on the border with the Gaza Strip. (more...)
- July 07, 2017
Security officials who requested anonymity said at least seven soldiers were killed, but it was not immediately possible to obtain an official death toll. The sources said the militants belong to Sinai-based Sinai State group, which declared loyalty to the Islamic State (IS) group in 2014. Security officials said ambulances raced to the sites of the attacks south of the town of Rafah on the border with the Gaza Strip. (more...)
India Ranks 23 Out Of 165 Nations In Cybersecurity Index
- July 07, 2017
Rounding out the top 10 in order from third place were Malaysia, Oman, Estonia, Mauritius, Australia, Georgia, France and Canada. The findings show that there is "space for further improvement in cooperation " at all levels, according to the report, which advocates for encouraging governments to consider national policies that take into account cyber security and encourage private citizens to make smart decisions online. (more...)
- July 07, 2017
Rounding out the top 10 in order from third place were Malaysia, Oman, Estonia, Mauritius, Australia, Georgia, France and Canada. The findings show that there is "space for further improvement in cooperation " at all levels, according to the report, which advocates for encouraging governments to consider national policies that take into account cyber security and encourage private citizens to make smart decisions online. (more...)
Putin arrives in Hamburg for G20 summit & 1st face-to-face with Trump
- July 07, 2017
They criticized Trump for not explicitly reaffirming Article 5 in May during his first visit as president to Brussels, although, weeks later, Trump did so during a Rose Garden press conference with the Romanian prime minister in response to a question by a Romanian journalist. (more...)
- July 07, 2017
They criticized Trump for not explicitly reaffirming Article 5 in May during his first visit as president to Brussels, although, weeks later, Trump did so during a Rose Garden press conference with the Romanian prime minister in response to a question by a Romanian journalist. (more...)
'No Trump, Yes Paris': Greenpeace Gives US President Cold Welcome in Poland
- July 07, 2017
The prime minister has a meeting with US President Donald Trump on Friday, in which she will discuss the US' withdrawal from the Paris climate change agreement and the situation in North Korea. Shortly after Trump's announcement, Brown traveled to China , where he signed an agreement to work together on reducing emissions, warning that "disaster still looms" unless governments around the world take urgent action. (more...)
- July 07, 2017
The prime minister has a meeting with US President Donald Trump on Friday, in which she will discuss the US' withdrawal from the Paris climate change agreement and the situation in North Korea. Shortly after Trump's announcement, Brown traveled to China , where he signed an agreement to work together on reducing emissions, warning that "disaster still looms" unless governments around the world take urgent action. (more...)
Amnesty International blames European Union policies for rise in migrant deaths
- July 07, 2017
Amnesty said that EU-funded training for the Libyan coastguard now takes place without an adequate accountability framework or a system to monitor conduct and performance. If the Italian authorities try to implement the code of conduct, migrants and refugees in desperate conditions, who have endured abuse and violence in Libya, and risked their lives in the Mediterranean , would be forced to endure additional days at sea while states tussle over which port they should be taken to - a ... (more...)
- July 07, 2017
Amnesty said that EU-funded training for the Libyan coastguard now takes place without an adequate accountability framework or a system to monitor conduct and performance. If the Italian authorities try to implement the code of conduct, migrants and refugees in desperate conditions, who have endured abuse and violence in Libya, and risked their lives in the Mediterranean , would be forced to endure additional days at sea while states tussle over which port they should be taken to - a ... (more...)
Jt NTR's Jai Lava Kusa New Teaser
- July 07, 2017
For one of his roles, NTR will be seen wearing prosthetic and his look is being handled by Hollywood make-up artist Vance Hartwell , popular for his work in films such as The Lord of the Rings trilogy and Shutter Island. Recently, the film was in news when a raw footage and some pictures were leaked on the internet. Casts of Jai Lava Kusa movie are Jr NTR as Jai , Rashi Khanna, Nivetha Thomas , Ronit Roy , Sreenu, Posani Krishna Murali, Brahmaji, Pradeep Rawat, Jayprakash Reddy, ... (more...)
- July 07, 2017
For one of his roles, NTR will be seen wearing prosthetic and his look is being handled by Hollywood make-up artist Vance Hartwell , popular for his work in films such as The Lord of the Rings trilogy and Shutter Island. Recently, the film was in news when a raw footage and some pictures were leaked on the internet. Casts of Jai Lava Kusa movie are Jr NTR as Jai , Rashi Khanna, Nivetha Thomas , Ronit Roy , Sreenu, Posani Krishna Murali, Brahmaji, Pradeep Rawat, Jayprakash Reddy, ... (more...)
China-bound flight returns to Seattle after passenger assaults crew member
- July 07, 2017
According to statements from passengers, a man who was sitting in first class apparently assaulted a flight attendant on board 45 minutes after the flight had departed. "Flight 129 returned to Seattle following a security incident with a passenger". The flight was scheduled to re-depart for Beijing later in the evening, Savadelis said. (more...)
- July 07, 2017
According to statements from passengers, a man who was sitting in first class apparently assaulted a flight attendant on board 45 minutes after the flight had departed. "Flight 129 returned to Seattle following a security incident with a passenger". The flight was scheduled to re-depart for Beijing later in the evening, Savadelis said. (more...)
Missouri to Set Minimum Wage at $7.70, Decreasing Some Cities' Rates
- July 07, 2017
In the longstanding battle for increasing the minimum wage to improve the lives of American workers, Missouri might have just taken a step backwards, according to The Huffington Post . The nationwide minimum wage debate has raged for years, and one group is pushing for a national standard of $15 per hour. "By raising the minimum wage, we raised incomes for our lowest paid workers and our economy continues to accelerate". (more...)
- July 07, 2017
In the longstanding battle for increasing the minimum wage to improve the lives of American workers, Missouri might have just taken a step backwards, according to The Huffington Post . The nationwide minimum wage debate has raged for years, and one group is pushing for a national standard of $15 per hour. "By raising the minimum wage, we raised incomes for our lowest paid workers and our economy continues to accelerate". (more...)
Modi, Israeli PM launch innovation bridge
- July 07, 2017
Noticeably absent from Modi's itinerary was a rendezvous with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, who most world leaders meet in the West Bank city of Ramallah while visiting Israel. He and Netanyahu also paid tribute to Indian soldiers who fought during World War I who are buried in a cemetery in the northern city of Haifa. When India's President Pranab Mukherjee went to Israel in 2015, he visited Ramallah. (more...)
- July 07, 2017
Noticeably absent from Modi's itinerary was a rendezvous with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, who most world leaders meet in the West Bank city of Ramallah while visiting Israel. He and Netanyahu also paid tribute to Indian soldiers who fought during World War I who are buried in a cemetery in the northern city of Haifa. When India's President Pranab Mukherjee went to Israel in 2015, he visited Ramallah. (more...)
Dozens killed in brutal Mexico prison fight
- July 07, 2017
Thursday's fight is the worst outbreak of violence inside a Mexican prison since 49 people died early a year ago in a battle between members of the feared Zetas drug cartel and rivals at a prison in the northern industrial city of Monterrey. (more...)
- July 07, 2017
Thursday's fight is the worst outbreak of violence inside a Mexican prison since 49 people died early a year ago in a battle between members of the feared Zetas drug cartel and rivals at a prison in the northern industrial city of Monterrey. (more...)
SA 100MW battery storage tender won by Tesla and Neoen
- July 07, 2017
Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA ) has won a tender to build a 100 MW/129 MWh energy storage facility in South Australia , which will work together with Neoen's 315-MW Hornsdale wind farm . Musk said the battery packs should continue to operate efficiently for around 15 years, but "dying" battery cells could be recycled and substituted with fresh batteries. (more...)
- July 07, 2017
Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA ) has won a tender to build a 100 MW/129 MWh energy storage facility in South Australia , which will work together with Neoen's 315-MW Hornsdale wind farm . Musk said the battery packs should continue to operate efficiently for around 15 years, but "dying" battery cells could be recycled and substituted with fresh batteries. (more...)
BJP welcomes CBI raids against Lalu
- July 07, 2017
He earlier alleged Lalu got former Union minister Raghunath Jha's plot in Gopalganj registered in the name of his sons, Tej and Tejashwi Prasad Yadav. The former deputy chief minister claimed Prasad cancelled the gift deed of Rama Devi as it was cheap land located in "chaur" (land filled with water for most parts of the year) in a rural area whereas costly lands gifted in towns or cities have not been cancelled so far. (more...)
- July 07, 2017
He earlier alleged Lalu got former Union minister Raghunath Jha's plot in Gopalganj registered in the name of his sons, Tej and Tejashwi Prasad Yadav. The former deputy chief minister claimed Prasad cancelled the gift deed of Rama Devi as it was cheap land located in "chaur" (land filled with water for most parts of the year) in a rural area whereas costly lands gifted in towns or cities have not been cancelled so far. (more...)
Uber Allegedly Ripped Off Hundreds Of Millions From New York Drivers
- July 07, 2017
Despite requests from drivers, Uber had held off on including tipping in its app for six years. "Last month, we announced that we'll be making meaningful changes to your driving experience for the next 180 days", Uber said in an e-mail titled "Tipping is here", which was sent to drivers on Thursday. (more...)
- July 07, 2017
Despite requests from drivers, Uber had held off on including tipping in its app for six years. "Last month, we announced that we'll be making meaningful changes to your driving experience for the next 180 days", Uber said in an e-mail titled "Tipping is here", which was sent to drivers on Thursday. (more...)
Oklahoma state senator accused of kissing Uber driver
- July 07, 2017
Gary Knight . This isn't the first report of Uber drivers being assaulted by passengers, and there have also been reports of drivers assaulting passengers. "We are working with the Oklahoma City Police Department and will provide any information to them that would be helpful for their ongoing investigation". (more...)
- July 07, 2017
Gary Knight . This isn't the first report of Uber drivers being assaulted by passengers, and there have also been reports of drivers assaulting passengers. "We are working with the Oklahoma City Police Department and will provide any information to them that would be helpful for their ongoing investigation". (more...)
Lil Wayne Drops 4 New Cuts Including A "Magnolia" Freestyle
- July 07, 2017
The "trakk list" features verses from Young Jeezy , Jay Jones , and Hoody Baby . The American rapper is known for his stormy relations with his former label Cash Money Records . We hear some dance hall tunes underneath the trap styled 808s. Weezy's last released solo material back in 2015 with the LP Free Weezy Album and mixtape No Ceilings 2 . (more...)
- July 07, 2017
The "trakk list" features verses from Young Jeezy , Jay Jones , and Hoody Baby . The American rapper is known for his stormy relations with his former label Cash Money Records . We hear some dance hall tunes underneath the trap styled 808s. Weezy's last released solo material back in 2015 with the LP Free Weezy Album and mixtape No Ceilings 2 . (more...)
Rwanda improves by one spot in latest Federation Internationale de Football Association rankings
- July 07, 2017
The Eagles were ranked 38th in the world for the month of June having moved up from their 40th position for the month of May. The rankings table on FIFA's website on Thursday indicated that Nigeria now has 715 points as against 730 it had in the June rankings. (more...)
- July 07, 2017
The Eagles were ranked 38th in the world for the month of June having moved up from their 40th position for the month of May. The rankings table on FIFA's website on Thursday indicated that Nigeria now has 715 points as against 730 it had in the June rankings. (more...)
Manhunt Still On for Lifer Who Escaped from SC Maximum-Security Prison
- July 07, 2017
After three days on the run, they were recaptured at a motel 100 miles away on Interstate 95 when a pizza delivery driver recognized them and tipped off authorities. Causey's accomplice Johnny Brewer was found hanged in his cell in 2007. Grilled by state lawmakers about how the escape happened, then-prisons director Jon Ozmint blamed budget cutbacks that had forced his department to cut 800 security positions, leaving some areas like the trash compactor and loading dock unmonitored by ... (more...)
- July 07, 2017
After three days on the run, they were recaptured at a motel 100 miles away on Interstate 95 when a pizza delivery driver recognized them and tipped off authorities. Causey's accomplice Johnny Brewer was found hanged in his cell in 2007. Grilled by state lawmakers about how the escape happened, then-prisons director Jon Ozmint blamed budget cutbacks that had forced his department to cut 800 security positions, leaving some areas like the trash compactor and loading dock unmonitored by ... (more...)
Florida is 'reviewing' Trump election commission's request for voter data
- July 07, 2017
Some states by law can not hand over certain information such as social security numbers while others make a limited amount of data available to the public for a fee. "It's been available. We're going to make the federal government have it as well'". The remaining states have either said they are considering the request or have not made public statements . (more...)
- July 07, 2017
Some states by law can not hand over certain information such as social security numbers while others make a limited amount of data available to the public for a fee. "It's been available. We're going to make the federal government have it as well'". The remaining states have either said they are considering the request or have not made public statements . (more...)
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