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Chinese Fighter Jets Buzz US Navy Spy Plane In East China Sea
- July 24, 2017
Despite China's actions, US operations were able to continue unimpeded. The Pentagon declined further comment, but both Reuters and Fox News , quoting anonymous USA officials, reported that one of the Chinese fighters had maneuvered suddenly, popping up 300 feet (91 meters) in front of the us plane. (more...)
- July 24, 2017
Despite China's actions, US operations were able to continue unimpeded. The Pentagon declined further comment, but both Reuters and Fox News , quoting anonymous USA officials, reported that one of the Chinese fighters had maneuvered suddenly, popping up 300 feet (91 meters) in front of the us plane. (more...)
BBC to hold consultation meetings with staff to address gender pay gap
- July 24, 2017
It comes after the BBC was compelled to publish details of its top-earning talent for the first time earlier this week in disclosures that showed two thirds of the best paid stars were men. Analysis of the 2016 National Management Salary Survey of 60,000 United Kingdom managers found that men are more likely than women to have been promoted into senior and higher paying management roles in the past year, with no progress made on reducing the 23% gender pay gap . (more...)
- July 24, 2017
It comes after the BBC was compelled to publish details of its top-earning talent for the first time earlier this week in disclosures that showed two thirds of the best paid stars were men. Analysis of the 2016 National Management Salary Survey of 60,000 United Kingdom managers found that men are more likely than women to have been promoted into senior and higher paying management roles in the past year, with no progress made on reducing the 23% gender pay gap . (more...)
Donald Trump Jr. adds Washington lawyer to legal team
- July 24, 2017
The Washington Post recently reported that Trump has inquired about the authority he has as president to pardon aides, relatives or even himself in connection with the widening investigation into Russian interference in the election and whether any Trump associates were involved. (more...)
- July 24, 2017
The Washington Post recently reported that Trump has inquired about the authority he has as president to pardon aides, relatives or even himself in connection with the widening investigation into Russian interference in the election and whether any Trump associates were involved. (more...)
Trump lawyer says there's no pardon discussion
- July 24, 2017
It put Trump's son and son-in-law at the center of a burgeoning scandal involving multiple United States investigations into whether Trump associates colluded with Moscow in its efforts to tilt the 2016 election in the Republican's favor. He said that Trump wonders "What are you guys suggesting?" "A new INTELLIGENCE LEAK from the Amazon Washington Post , this time against A.G. Jeff Sessions", he tweeted. (more...)
- July 24, 2017
It put Trump's son and son-in-law at the center of a burgeoning scandal involving multiple United States investigations into whether Trump associates colluded with Moscow in its efforts to tilt the 2016 election in the Republican's favor. He said that Trump wonders "What are you guys suggesting?" "A new INTELLIGENCE LEAK from the Amazon Washington Post , this time against A.G. Jeff Sessions", he tweeted. (more...)
Trump asks why 'beleaguered' Sessions isn't investigating Clinton
- July 24, 2017
The statement comes as federal and congressional investigators are scrutinizing Kushner's contacts with Russians as part of their probes into Russian meddling in the 2016 election. Kushner said that meeting had come about at the insistence of Kislyak, whom Kushner had sent his assistant to meet on December 12 "to avoid offending the ambassador". (more...)
- July 24, 2017
The statement comes as federal and congressional investigators are scrutinizing Kushner's contacts with Russians as part of their probes into Russian meddling in the 2016 election. Kushner said that meeting had come about at the insistence of Kislyak, whom Kushner had sent his assistant to meet on December 12 "to avoid offending the ambassador". (more...)
Sri Lankan Navy leads rescue operation to save two elephants from drowning
- July 24, 2017
A mammoth rescue operation was launched by the navy and wildlife officials to save the animals from drowning, personnel reached with fleet of boats and used ropes to tie the jumbos. The animals were later released to the Foul Point forest. Responding promptly to the situation, the Navy augmented the rescue mission by deploying three more Fast Attack Craft, on patrol and a team of Navy Divers. (more...)
- July 24, 2017
A mammoth rescue operation was launched by the navy and wildlife officials to save the animals from drowning, personnel reached with fleet of boats and used ropes to tie the jumbos. The animals were later released to the Foul Point forest. Responding promptly to the situation, the Navy augmented the rescue mission by deploying three more Fast Attack Craft, on patrol and a team of Navy Divers. (more...)
Schumer lays out Dem plan to help workers
- July 24, 2017
Among Democrats' top agenda items is greater scrutiny of corporate mergers, including tougher standards that incorporate consumer privacy, product quality and the impact on wages and jobs. "We all take blame, not any one person". Schumer said, "A bold, sharp-edged message, platform, policy, that talks about working people and how the system is rigged against them is going to resonate. (more...)
- July 24, 2017
Among Democrats' top agenda items is greater scrutiny of corporate mergers, including tougher standards that incorporate consumer privacy, product quality and the impact on wages and jobs. "We all take blame, not any one person". Schumer said, "A bold, sharp-edged message, platform, policy, that talks about working people and how the system is rigged against them is going to resonate. (more...)
Gas prices rise for first time since April
- July 24, 2017
Miami saw an average of $2.24 per gallon while drivers in Pensacola paid, on average, $2.23 at the pump. It is 1.5 cents more than one week ago, 4.7 cents less than one month ago, and 4.5 cents more than one year ago. Including the change in gas prices in Texas during the past week, prices yesterday were 8.4 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 1.7 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. (more...)
- July 24, 2017
Miami saw an average of $2.24 per gallon while drivers in Pensacola paid, on average, $2.23 at the pump. It is 1.5 cents more than one week ago, 4.7 cents less than one month ago, and 4.5 cents more than one year ago. Including the change in gas prices in Texas during the past week, prices yesterday were 8.4 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 1.7 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. (more...)
DySP lynching case; 20 held so far: IG Munir Khan
- July 24, 2017
In this regard, a case under section 302 RPC was registered and investigation was taken up. The 57-year old policeman was deputed in security of Separatist leader, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, who at that time, was inside Jamia Masjid, while Ayub Pandith was clicking pictures outside the mosque. (more...)
- July 24, 2017
In this regard, a case under section 302 RPC was registered and investigation was taken up. The 57-year old policeman was deputed in security of Separatist leader, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, who at that time, was inside Jamia Masjid, while Ayub Pandith was clicking pictures outside the mosque. (more...)
Battery technology given £246m government backing
- July 24, 2017
The first phase will be a £45m competition, led by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), to create a virtual "Battery Institute" to address the biggest challenges facing the fledgling battery industry. "In other words, we have to work longer to get the same rewards". At a speech hosted by the Resolution Foundation in Birmingham, Greg Clark will today say: "Our strategy will create the conditions that boost earning power throughout the country - its people, places ... (more...)
- July 24, 2017
The first phase will be a £45m competition, led by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), to create a virtual "Battery Institute" to address the biggest challenges facing the fledgling battery industry. "In other words, we have to work longer to get the same rewards". At a speech hosted by the Resolution Foundation in Birmingham, Greg Clark will today say: "Our strategy will create the conditions that boost earning power throughout the country - its people, places ... (more...)
21 insurgents, 4 policemen killed in Afghanistan
- July 24, 2017
A Taliban statement meanwhile claimed a victory and said 16 Afghan soldiers were killed. The Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR), a US watchdog, estimates that the Taliban controls 11 districts and has influence over 34 of Afghanistan's 407 districts (11 percent), while the Afghan government controls 97 districts and influences 146 (60 percent). (more...)
- July 24, 2017
A Taliban statement meanwhile claimed a victory and said 16 Afghan soldiers were killed. The Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR), a US watchdog, estimates that the Taliban controls 11 districts and has influence over 34 of Afghanistan's 407 districts (11 percent), while the Afghan government controls 97 districts and influences 146 (60 percent). (more...)
For 70 years, India has been funded by invisible money: Arun Jaitley
- July 24, 2017
Jaitley , however, said "invisible" election funding is still a problem that India is grappling with. Jaitley, while delivering the inaugural address at the Delhi Economics Conclave 2017, also hit out at the businessmen and politicians who took "benami" route by using shell companies through multi layering of companies to make black money . (more...)
- July 24, 2017
Jaitley , however, said "invisible" election funding is still a problem that India is grappling with. Jaitley, while delivering the inaugural address at the Delhi Economics Conclave 2017, also hit out at the businessmen and politicians who took "benami" route by using shell companies through multi layering of companies to make black money . (more...)
Trump Jr. adds to legal team ahead of Senate meeting
- July 24, 2017
That meeting was held in Trump Tower in NY after the lawyer offered damaging information about Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. "A new INTELLIGENCE LEAK from the Amazon Washington Post, this time against A.G. The Justice Department said Sessions stands by his previous assertion that he never had conversations with Russian officials about any type of interference with the election. (more...)
- July 24, 2017
That meeting was held in Trump Tower in NY after the lawyer offered damaging information about Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. "A new INTELLIGENCE LEAK from the Amazon Washington Post, this time against A.G. The Justice Department said Sessions stands by his previous assertion that he never had conversations with Russian officials about any type of interference with the election. (more...)
Explosion in Lahore kills nine
- July 24, 2017
At least nine people were killed in an explosion in a Lahore market on Monday, the media reported. According to Awan, an anti-encroachment drive by Lahore Development Authority was underway in the area when the explosion took place. (more...)
- July 24, 2017
At least nine people were killed in an explosion in a Lahore market on Monday, the media reported. According to Awan, an anti-encroachment drive by Lahore Development Authority was underway in the area when the explosion took place. (more...)
Nithari killings: CBI court convicts Koli, Pandher in 7th case
- July 24, 2017
This is the sixth death sentence of Surinder Koli out of the 16 cases filed against him. She was reported missing since leaving the house of her employer after watching a television serial on October 5, 2006. On Saturday, the CBI court had held both the accused guilty of attempted rape, murder and destruction of evidence. She took the road outside Pandher's home in the Nithari area of Noida. (more...)
- July 24, 2017
This is the sixth death sentence of Surinder Koli out of the 16 cases filed against him. She was reported missing since leaving the house of her employer after watching a television serial on October 5, 2006. On Saturday, the CBI court had held both the accused guilty of attempted rape, murder and destruction of evidence. She took the road outside Pandher's home in the Nithari area of Noida. (more...)
18-year-old woman arrested after live streaming deadly crash
- July 24, 2017
Obdulia Sanchez and the other unnamed teen escaped the crash with minor injuries, however Sanchez has been arrested on suspicious of driving under the influence and vehicle manslaughter. The grim footage shows Obdulia losing control of the auto and smashing into barbed wire on Highway 165. God bless every single person on hear and prayers to Jacqueline.RIP BEAUTIFUL. (more...)
- July 24, 2017
Obdulia Sanchez and the other unnamed teen escaped the crash with minor injuries, however Sanchez has been arrested on suspicious of driving under the influence and vehicle manslaughter. The grim footage shows Obdulia losing control of the auto and smashing into barbed wire on Highway 165. God bless every single person on hear and prayers to Jacqueline.RIP BEAUTIFUL. (more...)
Iraqi foreign minister not sure about fate of 39 missing Indians
- July 24, 2017
It was reported that the Iraqi minister will meet External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj to discuss the bilateral relations between both the countries, as well as regional and worldwide issues of mutual interest at the Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan. (more...)
- July 24, 2017
It was reported that the Iraqi minister will meet External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj to discuss the bilateral relations between both the countries, as well as regional and worldwide issues of mutual interest at the Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan. (more...)
Blast in Lahore Pakistan, at least 9 killed
- July 24, 2017
These banners have been spotted outside the Lahore Press Club at Shimla Pahari and were put up by "NGO Pakistan". The PML-N distanced itself from the NGO and called the banners "mischievous". The head of the provincial government, Shahbaz Sharif , condemned the attack. If some reports are to be believed even Kalsoom Nawaz, wife of Nawaz Sharif, is also being seen as candidate for the top post. (more...)
- July 24, 2017
These banners have been spotted outside the Lahore Press Club at Shimla Pahari and were put up by "NGO Pakistan". The PML-N distanced itself from the NGO and called the banners "mischievous". The head of the provincial government, Shahbaz Sharif , condemned the attack. If some reports are to be believed even Kalsoom Nawaz, wife of Nawaz Sharif, is also being seen as candidate for the top post. (more...)
German girl who joined ISIS wants to leave Iraq, return to family
- July 24, 2017
Lorenz Haase, a senior public prosecutor in Dresden, said he could not reveal further information on her exact circumstances. German broadcasters NDR and WDR and newspaper Sueddeutsche Zeitung on July 23 said they had interviewed the girl, identified only as Linda W., at a military complex in Baghdad. (more...)
- July 24, 2017
Lorenz Haase, a senior public prosecutor in Dresden, said he could not reveal further information on her exact circumstances. German broadcasters NDR and WDR and newspaper Sueddeutsche Zeitung on July 23 said they had interviewed the girl, identified only as Linda W., at a military complex in Baghdad. (more...)
Five injured in chainsaw attack in Swiss town
- July 24, 2017
Police did not confirm Blick's report of a chainsaw being involved. The suspect- identified as balding and unkempt - remained at large and was believed to be on the run in a Volkswagen Caddy with Swiss license plates. Beer said police can't say with certainty what implement the man used to wound the others. Dozens of police and ambulance vehicles, as well as ambulance helicopters, were deployed in the town, which is close to the German border. (more...)
- July 24, 2017
Police did not confirm Blick's report of a chainsaw being involved. The suspect- identified as balding and unkempt - remained at large and was believed to be on the run in a Volkswagen Caddy with Swiss license plates. Beer said police can't say with certainty what implement the man used to wound the others. Dozens of police and ambulance vehicles, as well as ambulance helicopters, were deployed in the town, which is close to the German border. (more...)
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