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Pakistan's anti-graft body summons Sharif, sons
- August 18, 2017
On July 28, a five-member Supreme Court bench disqualified Sharif from continuing in his office for possessing a work permit at the firm of his son in the UAE. Earlier this week, LHC had issued notice to ousted Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and other respondents on the petition. The political adviser to the PM and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) spokesperson Asif Kirmani said Sharif and his sons had not received any notice from NAB. (more...)
- August 18, 2017
On July 28, a five-member Supreme Court bench disqualified Sharif from continuing in his office for possessing a work permit at the firm of his son in the UAE. Earlier this week, LHC had issued notice to ousted Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and other respondents on the petition. The political adviser to the PM and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) spokesperson Asif Kirmani said Sharif and his sons had not received any notice from NAB. (more...)
United Kingdom position paper calls for no hard border after Brexit
- August 18, 2017
Protecting your citizenship rights, and protecting the Belfast Agreement, are at the heart of our approach. It then fleshed out two potential options for a long-term deal. This is especially important for the movement of goods, not least in relation to agriculture. The EU said it would "carefully" study the proposals, including measures for an interim customs agreement and two suggestions for a new trade partnership, but the terms of divorce needed to be settled first. (more...)
- August 18, 2017
Protecting your citizenship rights, and protecting the Belfast Agreement, are at the heart of our approach. It then fleshed out two potential options for a long-term deal. This is especially important for the movement of goods, not least in relation to agriculture. The EU said it would "carefully" study the proposals, including measures for an interim customs agreement and two suggestions for a new trade partnership, but the terms of divorce needed to be settled first. (more...)
United Kingdom plans to allow visa-free travel for European Union visitors
- August 18, 2017
In the spirit of Mr Barnier's "clock is ticking" comments, the commission spokesman welcomed the publication of the paper as a "positive step". "To be in and out of the Customs Union & "invisible borders " is a fantasy". He said the government wants barrier-free trade with the Republic and no new border, while also wanting to leave the single market and customs union. (more...)
- August 18, 2017
In the spirit of Mr Barnier's "clock is ticking" comments, the commission spokesman welcomed the publication of the paper as a "positive step". "To be in and out of the Customs Union & "invisible borders " is a fantasy". He said the government wants barrier-free trade with the Republic and no new border, while also wanting to leave the single market and customs union. (more...)
No role of agents in government jobs, says Modi
- August 18, 2017
Rajnath Singh praised Modi's speech in which had talked of his idea of a new India - an India free of corruption , poverty, terrorism, casteism and communalism. He said, "The time has come to change this". "I invoke Team India to run for a New India by 2022". These themes would on New India by 2022, Make in India, Cities of Tomorrow, World Class Infrastructure, Doubling Farmers' Income and Financial Sector Reforms. (more...)
- August 18, 2017
Rajnath Singh praised Modi's speech in which had talked of his idea of a new India - an India free of corruption , poverty, terrorism, casteism and communalism. He said, "The time has come to change this". "I invoke Team India to run for a New India by 2022". These themes would on New India by 2022, Make in India, Cities of Tomorrow, World Class Infrastructure, Doubling Farmers' Income and Financial Sector Reforms. (more...)
British grandfather in search for missing 7-year-old after Barcelona attack
- August 18, 2017
Fears are growing for a seven-year-old boy reported to be missing in Barcelona following the terror attacks that hit Spain. The post, which has been shared more than 3,500 times in just four hours, said: "My Grandson, Julian Alessandro Cadman is missing". (more...)
- August 18, 2017
Fears are growing for a seven-year-old boy reported to be missing in Barcelona following the terror attacks that hit Spain. The post, which has been shared more than 3,500 times in just four hours, said: "My Grandson, Julian Alessandro Cadman is missing". (more...)
Donald Trump Praises Jeff Flake Challenger Dr. Kelli Ward
- August 18, 2017
In a daybreak post on his Twitter account Thursday, Trump faulted the GOP senator for statements Graham has made about the president's stance on the violence and death of a woman in Charlottesville, Virginia. Heyer", he added. "The people of SC will remember". "He just can't forget his election trouncing". In a separate tweet, Trump accused "the Fake News" of distorting "what I say about hate, bigotry, etc. (more...)
- August 18, 2017
In a daybreak post on his Twitter account Thursday, Trump faulted the GOP senator for statements Graham has made about the president's stance on the violence and death of a woman in Charlottesville, Virginia. Heyer", he added. "The people of SC will remember". "He just can't forget his election trouncing". In a separate tweet, Trump accused "the Fake News" of distorting "what I say about hate, bigotry, etc. (more...)
Excited to go to Oxford: Malala
- August 18, 2017
She said earlier this year that she had been offered a university place contingent on her exam results but did not reveal the institution. The proportion of top marks awarded at A-level has risen overall for the first time in six years and boys did better than girls at gaining A and A* grades, our reporters write . (more...)
- August 18, 2017
She said earlier this year that she had been offered a university place contingent on her exam results but did not reveal the institution. The proportion of top marks awarded at A-level has risen overall for the first time in six years and boys did better than girls at gaining A and A* grades, our reporters write . (more...)
Shawn Mendes to headline 'MTV Unplugged' episode September 8
- August 18, 2017
Shawn Mendes is the first artist up on MTV's Unplugged relaunch and JJJ is super excited about it. To better prepare you for Shawn Mendes and the highly-anticipated come back of one of MTV's most successful series, enjoy this performance from Miley Cyrus when she performed "Wrecking Ball" for MTV Unplugged back in 2014. (more...)
- August 18, 2017
Shawn Mendes is the first artist up on MTV's Unplugged relaunch and JJJ is super excited about it. To better prepare you for Shawn Mendes and the highly-anticipated come back of one of MTV's most successful series, enjoy this performance from Miley Cyrus when she performed "Wrecking Ball" for MTV Unplugged back in 2014. (more...)
Maryland removes statue of 19th century slavery advocate
- August 18, 2017
One person died and others were injured in Charlottesville, Virginia, on Saturday when a auto plowed into people protesting a demonstration by hundreds of white supremacists who opposed the removal of a monument. In the past, Hogan has opposed removing the Taney statue. Gov. Larry Hogan, a Republican, said this week that removing the statue of Taney in Maryland was "the right thing to do". (more...)
- August 18, 2017
One person died and others were injured in Charlottesville, Virginia, on Saturday when a auto plowed into people protesting a demonstration by hundreds of white supremacists who opposed the removal of a monument. In the past, Hogan has opposed removing the Taney statue. Gov. Larry Hogan, a Republican, said this week that removing the statue of Taney in Maryland was "the right thing to do". (more...)
United States says joint S.Korea war games not on the negotiating table
- August 18, 2017
South Korean President Moon Jae-in proposed a trilateral discussion with the United States during a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping last month in a bid to ease Beijing's resistance to the deployment of a U.S. Fan Changlong, a vice chairman of China's powerful Central Military Commission, told Dunford that China believed the only effective way to resolve the issue was through talks. (more...)
- August 18, 2017
South Korean President Moon Jae-in proposed a trilateral discussion with the United States during a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping last month in a bid to ease Beijing's resistance to the deployment of a U.S. Fan Changlong, a vice chairman of China's powerful Central Military Commission, told Dunford that China believed the only effective way to resolve the issue was through talks. (more...)
Calm weather today, storms may return Friday
- August 18, 2017
Friday will be sunny and less humid with highs around 80 before a few showers sneak in Saturday morning. Sunshine makes a return for the weekend but we keep the heat and humidity through the weekend and early next week. The National Weather Service said storms should start moving into the southwest corner of the state in the afternoon, then become more widespread as the day moves into night. (more...)
- August 18, 2017
Friday will be sunny and less humid with highs around 80 before a few showers sneak in Saturday morning. Sunshine makes a return for the weekend but we keep the heat and humidity through the weekend and early next week. The National Weather Service said storms should start moving into the southwest corner of the state in the afternoon, then become more widespread as the day moves into night. (more...)
NU men to face Spartans in Big 10 opener
- August 18, 2017
Beginning Feb. 10, the Huskers will play four of five games at home to conclude the regular season. On the flip side, Michigan will have to make the trek to Michigan State , Nebraska , Wisconsin and Penn State without those four teams having to pay the Wolverines a visit. (more...)
- August 18, 2017
Beginning Feb. 10, the Huskers will play four of five games at home to conclude the regular season. On the flip side, Michigan will have to make the trek to Michigan State , Nebraska , Wisconsin and Penn State without those four teams having to pay the Wolverines a visit. (more...)
Dominion Midstream Partners, LP (DM) Upgraded to Hold at Zacks Investment Research
- August 18, 2017
Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada restated a hold rating and issued a $21.00 target price on shares of EnLink Midstream in a report on Monday, July 31st. 45,647 stocks of the shares transacted hands. Also Nasdaq.com published the news titled: "Ex-Dividend Reminder: Reinsurance Group of America, Skyworks Solutions and DCP ..." on August 02, 2017. (more...)
- August 18, 2017
Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada restated a hold rating and issued a $21.00 target price on shares of EnLink Midstream in a report on Monday, July 31st. 45,647 stocks of the shares transacted hands. Also Nasdaq.com published the news titled: "Ex-Dividend Reminder: Reinsurance Group of America, Skyworks Solutions and DCP ..." on August 02, 2017. (more...)
North Korea maps out detailed plan for missile launches
- August 18, 2017
North and South Korea are celebrating Liberation Day on Tuesday, marking the anniversary of the victory over Japan in World War II and the creation of the two independent Korean governments in 1948. Kim warned, however, that if the US acts proactively, he may reconsider the decision. He was due to leave South Korea later on Monday and will make stops in China and Japan this week. (more...)
- August 18, 2017
North and South Korea are celebrating Liberation Day on Tuesday, marking the anniversary of the victory over Japan in World War II and the creation of the two independent Korean governments in 1948. Kim warned, however, that if the US acts proactively, he may reconsider the decision. He was due to leave South Korea later on Monday and will make stops in China and Japan this week. (more...)
Two more bosses quit White House panel — BBCI
- August 18, 2017
Schwarzman organized a call on Wednesday for member executives to voice concerns after Trump's comments, and an overwhelming majority backed disbanding the council, two sources said. and Intel Corp. One member of the forum, IBM chief executive Ginni Rometty, said in an email to her staff that "this group can no longer serve the goal for which it was formed". (more...)
- August 18, 2017
Schwarzman organized a call on Wednesday for member executives to voice concerns after Trump's comments, and an overwhelming majority backed disbanding the council, two sources said. and Intel Corp. One member of the forum, IBM chief executive Ginni Rometty, said in an email to her staff that "this group can no longer serve the goal for which it was formed". (more...)
Top US general says 'unambiguously' no place for bigotry in US Military
- August 18, 2017
The news comes after The Washington Post reported earlier this month that North Korea has successfully produced a miniaturized nuclear warhead that can fit onto a missile, although it is not clear if the weapon has been tested successfully. (more...)
- August 18, 2017
The news comes after The Washington Post reported earlier this month that North Korea has successfully produced a miniaturized nuclear warhead that can fit onto a missile, although it is not clear if the weapon has been tested successfully. (more...)
Tillerson: US to Honor Japan Defense Pact, Including Contested Island Claims
- August 18, 2017
In the budgetary request to be submitted by the end of August, the ministry will leave open the actual sum it is expecting for designing the Aegis Ashore programme because of the need for consultations with the United States, the source said. (more...)
- August 18, 2017
In the budgetary request to be submitted by the end of August, the ministry will leave open the actual sum it is expecting for designing the Aegis Ashore programme because of the need for consultations with the United States, the source said. (more...)
North Korean posters boast USA mainland is in range of nuclear missiles
- August 18, 2017
Tillerson added that he had read the remarks, which came during a lengthy interview Bannon gave earlier this week to the liberal American Prospect magazine. Another of the posters denounced United Nations sanctions and hailed North Korea's self reliance. The country is working to attach a nuclear warhead to such missiles, a capability that leader Kim Jong Un says he needs to prevent a USA attack on North Korea. (more...)
- August 18, 2017
Tillerson added that he had read the remarks, which came during a lengthy interview Bannon gave earlier this week to the liberal American Prospect magazine. Another of the posters denounced United Nations sanctions and hailed North Korea's self reliance. The country is working to attach a nuclear warhead to such missiles, a capability that leader Kim Jong Un says he needs to prevent a USA attack on North Korea. (more...)
PTI's Yasmeen Rashid's papers approved for NA 120
- August 18, 2017
Kalsoom Nawaz flew on flight PK-757 today, media reported. Earlier on Wednesday, the ECP scrutinized nomination papers of 29 Candidates for NA-120 by-election while it issued notices to Kulsoom Nawaz and Yasmin Rashid for Thursday (today). (more...)
- August 18, 2017
Kalsoom Nawaz flew on flight PK-757 today, media reported. Earlier on Wednesday, the ECP scrutinized nomination papers of 29 Candidates for NA-120 by-election while it issued notices to Kulsoom Nawaz and Yasmin Rashid for Thursday (today). (more...)
US, Japan step up defence co-operation to counter North Korea
- August 18, 2017
Pacific island of Guam. In connection with Kim's remarks about waiting to see the US's actions, Nauert was also asked if North Korea refraining from actions toward Guam could be considered a measure by Pyongyang. The KCNA report Tuesday said Kim had "examined the (strike) plan for a long time and discussed it with the commanding officers in real earnest". "This is a direct invitation to talk reciprocal constraints on exercises and missile launches", said Adam Mount, senior fellow at the ... (more...)
- August 18, 2017
Pacific island of Guam. In connection with Kim's remarks about waiting to see the US's actions, Nauert was also asked if North Korea refraining from actions toward Guam could be considered a measure by Pyongyang. The KCNA report Tuesday said Kim had "examined the (strike) plan for a long time and discussed it with the commanding officers in real earnest". "This is a direct invitation to talk reciprocal constraints on exercises and missile launches", said Adam Mount, senior fellow at the ... (more...)
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