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Boycotting sates place Libyan media agencies, TV channels on terror list
- July 25, 2017
Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE, and Bahrain, announced in a joint statement overnight placing new Libyan entities on the black list - the list of terrorist organisations funded by Qatar - as part of what they described their commitment to fighting terror. (more...)
- July 25, 2017
Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE, and Bahrain, announced in a joint statement overnight placing new Libyan entities on the black list - the list of terrorist organisations funded by Qatar - as part of what they described their commitment to fighting terror. (more...)
WashPost: Cruz Could Replace Sessions as Attorney General
- July 25, 2017
Mr Trump's aides, including former Press Secretary Sean Spicer, current spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders, and advisor Kellyanne Conway, have all been critical of mainstream media coverage of the President. Ted Cruz, according to The Washington Post , citing sources close to Trump, including White House officials. But later, Giuliani told CNN that Sessions "made the right decision under the rules of the Justice Department" by recusing himself . (more...)
- July 25, 2017
Mr Trump's aides, including former Press Secretary Sean Spicer, current spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders, and advisor Kellyanne Conway, have all been critical of mainstream media coverage of the President. Ted Cruz, according to The Washington Post , citing sources close to Trump, including White House officials. But later, Giuliani told CNN that Sessions "made the right decision under the rules of the Justice Department" by recusing himself . (more...)
Spieth sets off in search of third major golf title
- July 25, 2017
Spieth, 23 , started the day with a three-shot lead over Kuchar , but temporarily lost it after a shaky performance for the first 13 holes , including an nearly catastrophic drive on the 13th that required him to take an unplayable and drop between sponsorship trucks. (more...)
- July 25, 2017
Spieth, 23 , started the day with a three-shot lead over Kuchar , but temporarily lost it after a shaky performance for the first 13 holes , including an nearly catastrophic drive on the 13th that required him to take an unplayable and drop between sponsorship trucks. (more...)
Religious Affairs Minister Urges OIC to Convene over Al Aqa
- July 25, 2017
Seven people have died after violence over the security measures. During more than a week of tension over new Israeli restrictions on access to Al-Aqsa Mosque, Jerusalem's Greek Orthodox Archbishop Atallah Hanna has been among the most vociferous in his support of unity between Palestinian Christians and Muslims. (more...)
- July 25, 2017
Seven people have died after violence over the security measures. During more than a week of tension over new Israeli restrictions on access to Al-Aqsa Mosque, Jerusalem's Greek Orthodox Archbishop Atallah Hanna has been among the most vociferous in his support of unity between Palestinian Christians and Muslims. (more...)
Russia Opposes US-drafted UNSC Sanctions Against N. Korea
- July 25, 2017
Seoul also proposed to have talks on the level of Red Cross charity representatives on August 1, but there had been no response from the North Korean authorities yet. Separately, the US Congress will act on a package of bills sanctioning North Korea , Russia and Iran on Tuesday. While North Korea has demonstrated the technology requisite to land a large warhead on the United States mainland with its satellite-launcher vehicles, the KN-14 simply doesn't have what it takes. (more...)
- July 25, 2017
Seoul also proposed to have talks on the level of Red Cross charity representatives on August 1, but there had been no response from the North Korean authorities yet. Separately, the US Congress will act on a package of bills sanctioning North Korea , Russia and Iran on Tuesday. While North Korea has demonstrated the technology requisite to land a large warhead on the United States mainland with its satellite-launcher vehicles, the KN-14 simply doesn't have what it takes. (more...)
Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy open as favorites to win PGA Championship
- July 25, 2017
He is listed at 8/1 at the Westgate Las Vegas Superbook, as is McIlroy who has feasted on Quail Hollow. It is now 15 majors since the 28-year old won the fourth and most recent of his major titles at the 2014 PGA Championship . The victory means Spieth joins Jack Nicklaus in becoming one of just two players to win three majors before the age of 24 and he can surpass Tiger Woods as the youngest victor of a career grand slam by claiming next month's US PGA at Quail Hollow. (more...)
- July 25, 2017
He is listed at 8/1 at the Westgate Las Vegas Superbook, as is McIlroy who has feasted on Quail Hollow. It is now 15 majors since the 28-year old won the fourth and most recent of his major titles at the 2014 PGA Championship . The victory means Spieth joins Jack Nicklaus in becoming one of just two players to win three majors before the age of 24 and he can surpass Tiger Woods as the youngest victor of a career grand slam by claiming next month's US PGA at Quail Hollow. (more...)
Public Equally Split if Trump Should Be Impeached — USA Today Poll
- July 25, 2017
The president remains popular in states that comprise the core of the American heartland and in historically conservative strongholds. All told, Trump has maintained job approval ratings of more than 50 percent in 17 states over the first six months, Gallup said. (more...)
- July 25, 2017
The president remains popular in states that comprise the core of the American heartland and in historically conservative strongholds. All told, Trump has maintained job approval ratings of more than 50 percent in 17 states over the first six months, Gallup said. (more...)
Made in America Week Ends with a Newly Commissioned Carrier
- July 25, 2017
Although the USS Ford weighs 90,000 tons, thanks to its newly designed hull, it's the most efficient and fastest carrier around. The largest nuclear-powered military ship on the planet, the USS Ford is named for the 38th president, who is primarily remembered for succeeding US President Richard Nixon, after the latter resigned in a political scandal with marked similarities to the many ongoing federal investigations now hampering Trump , his family and his advisors. (more...)
- July 25, 2017
Although the USS Ford weighs 90,000 tons, thanks to its newly designed hull, it's the most efficient and fastest carrier around. The largest nuclear-powered military ship on the planet, the USS Ford is named for the 38th president, who is primarily remembered for succeeding US President Richard Nixon, after the latter resigned in a political scandal with marked similarities to the many ongoing federal investigations now hampering Trump , his family and his advisors. (more...)
United Nations accuses Canberra of reneging on detention deal
- July 25, 2017
Grandi said Australia's offshore processing policy "has caused extensive, avoidable suffering for far too long". Australia has controversially refused to accept asylum seekers and refugees, most of whom are men from Iran, Afghanistan and Iraq, and instead holds them in centres on the Pacific nations of Nauru and Papua New Guinea. (more...)
- July 25, 2017
Grandi said Australia's offshore processing policy "has caused extensive, avoidable suffering for far too long". Australia has controversially refused to accept asylum seekers and refugees, most of whom are men from Iran, Afghanistan and Iraq, and instead holds them in centres on the Pacific nations of Nauru and Papua New Guinea. (more...)
CBSE will continue conducting NET
- July 25, 2017
Candidates who clear UGC NET will be eligible for Junior Research Fellowship and Assistant Professorship at various government approved higher educational institutions in the country. The admit cards for UGC NET exam will be available on the official website 15 days prior to the examination dates. Candidates who are interested to apply for the upcoming UGC NET 2017 exams are requested to regularly visit the CBSE NET website, cbsenet .nic.in for more details. (more...)
- July 25, 2017
Candidates who clear UGC NET will be eligible for Junior Research Fellowship and Assistant Professorship at various government approved higher educational institutions in the country. The admit cards for UGC NET exam will be available on the official website 15 days prior to the examination dates. Candidates who are interested to apply for the upcoming UGC NET 2017 exams are requested to regularly visit the CBSE NET website, cbsenet .nic.in for more details. (more...)
Hellas Verona president Setti stunned by Cassano 'retirement' antics
- July 25, 2017
As you may recall, Antonio Cassano confused all and sundry by signing for Hellas Verona on 11th July only to retire from football altogether just eight days later. "Professionally, you can not criticise him at all, but clearly he can not maintain his serenity in a group and he wants to stay at home". Cassano, who hasn't played since his release from Sampdoria in January, joined Verona after the club secured promotion back to Serie A. (more...)
- July 25, 2017
As you may recall, Antonio Cassano confused all and sundry by signing for Hellas Verona on 11th July only to retire from football altogether just eight days later. "Professionally, you can not criticise him at all, but clearly he can not maintain his serenity in a group and he wants to stay at home". Cassano, who hasn't played since his release from Sampdoria in January, joined Verona after the club secured promotion back to Serie A. (more...)
Farm loans form 60% of new NPAs: HDFC Bank
- July 25, 2017
The country's second largest private sector lender, which reported its April-June quarter earnings on Monday, said its gross non-performing loans, as a percentage of gross advances, increased to 1.24% in June, 2017 compared with 1.04% as on June, 2016. (more...)
- July 25, 2017
The country's second largest private sector lender, which reported its April-June quarter earnings on Monday, said its gross non-performing loans, as a percentage of gross advances, increased to 1.24% in June, 2017 compared with 1.04% as on June, 2016. (more...)
SC orders urgent medical test of child rape victim
- July 25, 2017
She will be examined on Wednesday by Chandigarh s Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research. "Medical experts have categorically opined that if the 10-year-old rape survivor is forced to give birth through normal delivery or C-section, it may be fatal to the life of the girl as well her child", the petition filed through advocate Kedar Nath Tripathy had said. (more...)
- July 25, 2017
She will be examined on Wednesday by Chandigarh s Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research. "Medical experts have categorically opined that if the 10-year-old rape survivor is forced to give birth through normal delivery or C-section, it may be fatal to the life of the girl as well her child", the petition filed through advocate Kedar Nath Tripathy had said. (more...)
DM asks man to sell wife, construct toilet with money
- July 25, 2017
Tanuj had visited the villages in the Aurangabad district and also met the locals there to spread awareness about the Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan, building toilets in homes and why open defecation was bad for citizens, India Today reported. People have been claiming that this is an obstacle in the constructions of toilets as they can not afford Rs 12,000 and they should rather be paid in advance. (more...)
- July 25, 2017
Tanuj had visited the villages in the Aurangabad district and also met the locals there to spread awareness about the Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan, building toilets in homes and why open defecation was bad for citizens, India Today reported. People have been claiming that this is an obstacle in the constructions of toilets as they can not afford Rs 12,000 and they should rather be paid in advance. (more...)
Captain Marvel Will Take Place In The 1990s; Young Nick Fury Confirmed
- July 25, 2017
Larson wrote on her Instagram account that it is really happening. " Captain Marvel will be our 21st film in the cinematic universe, and we've never seen the Skrulls ". They've nearly certainly got one, and it's likely a big one that will have repercussions throughout the entire MCU. During the Marvel panel, it was understandably the new trailer for Thor: Ragnarok , and the exclusive footage for Avengers: Infinity War and Black Panther ( the former of which leaked out in very ... (more...)
- July 25, 2017
Larson wrote on her Instagram account that it is really happening. " Captain Marvel will be our 21st film in the cinematic universe, and we've never seen the Skrulls ". They've nearly certainly got one, and it's likely a big one that will have repercussions throughout the entire MCU. During the Marvel panel, it was understandably the new trailer for Thor: Ragnarok , and the exclusive footage for Avengers: Infinity War and Black Panther ( the former of which leaked out in very ... (more...)
Rocket from Gaza lands in Eshkol region, no injuries or damages reported
- July 25, 2017
Both rockets fell in open areas and did not cause any damage, according to the IDF. Missiles and rockets are periodically fired at Israel, generally by hard-line Islamist groups opposed to Hamas. At least two Palestinians were killed Saturday in clashes as demonstrations continued against the installation of metal detectors at the Temple Mount. (more...)
- July 25, 2017
Both rockets fell in open areas and did not cause any damage, according to the IDF. Missiles and rockets are periodically fired at Israel, generally by hard-line Islamist groups opposed to Hamas. At least two Palestinians were killed Saturday in clashes as demonstrations continued against the installation of metal detectors at the Temple Mount. (more...)
Kellyanne Conway loses it on Twitter after being questioned over Trump's lies
- July 25, 2017
There is no doubt that CNN's ratings have gone up in several key categories over the past year even as President Donald Trump has unrelentingly attacked the network as "fake news" and even tweeted a video showing him body-slamming a figure with the CNN logo superimposed over its face. (more...)
- July 25, 2017
There is no doubt that CNN's ratings have gone up in several key categories over the past year even as President Donald Trump has unrelentingly attacked the network as "fake news" and even tweeted a video showing him body-slamming a figure with the CNN logo superimposed over its face. (more...)
Israel playing with fire: Arab League
- July 25, 2017
During more than a week of tension over new Israeli restrictions on access to Al-Aqsa Mosque, Jerusalem's Greek Orthodox Archbishop Atallah Hanna has been among the most vociferous in his support of unity between Palestinian Christians and Muslims. (more...)
- July 25, 2017
During more than a week of tension over new Israeli restrictions on access to Al-Aqsa Mosque, Jerusalem's Greek Orthodox Archbishop Atallah Hanna has been among the most vociferous in his support of unity between Palestinian Christians and Muslims. (more...)
Trump overboard on Sessions
- July 24, 2017
Trump last week slammed Sessions for recusing himself, telling the New York Times he never would have appointed him had he known he would do that. He had previously claimed that he... The Washington Post reports that Trump has inquired about his authority to pardon aides, relatives or even himself. Sessions' statements on his contacts with foreign officials can be described as shifty at best. (more...)
- July 24, 2017
Trump last week slammed Sessions for recusing himself, telling the New York Times he never would have appointed him had he known he would do that. He had previously claimed that he... The Washington Post reports that Trump has inquired about his authority to pardon aides, relatives or even himself. Sessions' statements on his contacts with foreign officials can be described as shifty at best. (more...)
Trump Jr., Manafort not to testify publicly
- July 24, 2017
It is illegal under USA election law for a campaign to receive a "contribution" from a foreign government or national. "I would be surprised if there is ever any definitive evidence of illegal collusion", history professor H.W. Jeff Sessions when the men met during the 2016 presidential race. Emails released by Trump Jr. provide evidence that the campaign eagerly sought a meeting with Russian operatives after being promised information about Clinton, even after learning it was coming from ... (more...)
- July 24, 2017
It is illegal under USA election law for a campaign to receive a "contribution" from a foreign government or national. "I would be surprised if there is ever any definitive evidence of illegal collusion", history professor H.W. Jeff Sessions when the men met during the 2016 presidential race. Emails released by Trump Jr. provide evidence that the campaign eagerly sought a meeting with Russian operatives after being promised information about Clinton, even after learning it was coming from ... (more...)
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