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No need for new law on triple talaq, SC verdict sufficient: Center
- August 24, 2017
The case was brought by Muslim women who said that the practice went against their constitutional right to equality. Appealing to Muslims to welcome the "positive" verdict and the upcoming legislation, MSM president Shamsuddin Tamboli said the judgement will strengthen the movement demanding justice for Muslim women in the country. (more...)
- August 24, 2017
The case was brought by Muslim women who said that the practice went against their constitutional right to equality. Appealing to Muslims to welcome the "positive" verdict and the upcoming legislation, MSM president Shamsuddin Tamboli said the judgement will strengthen the movement demanding justice for Muslim women in the country. (more...)
Pounds of Meth Seized; 13 Year Old Driver Among those Arrested
- August 24, 2017
There were three people in the vehicle - the 13-year-old driver, 22-year-old German Michel-Arreola and 19-year-old Irene Michel-Arreola. The deputy, a member of the Western Colorado Drug Task Force, stopped the Dodge Avenger near Fruita. A 13-year-old boy was behind the wheel and 23 packages containing a crystalline substance inside the vehicle, according to investigators. German Michel-Arreola and Irene Michel-Arreola are being held in the Mesa County Detention Facility in Grand Junction, ... (more...)
- August 24, 2017
There were three people in the vehicle - the 13-year-old driver, 22-year-old German Michel-Arreola and 19-year-old Irene Michel-Arreola. The deputy, a member of the Western Colorado Drug Task Force, stopped the Dodge Avenger near Fruita. A 13-year-old boy was behind the wheel and 23 packages containing a crystalline substance inside the vehicle, according to investigators. German Michel-Arreola and Irene Michel-Arreola are being held in the Mesa County Detention Facility in Grand Junction, ... (more...)
Pakistan using India as excuse to support terrorist groups
- August 24, 2017
Tillerson said that the Trump Administration is adopting conditions-based diplomacy. An opposition leader in Pakistan also commented that Trump's speech will isolate U.S. Some residents in the capital Islamabad said their country was being treated as a scapegoat after being dragged into the conflict following the United States invasion of Afghanistan in 2001. (more...)
- August 24, 2017
Tillerson said that the Trump Administration is adopting conditions-based diplomacy. An opposition leader in Pakistan also commented that Trump's speech will isolate U.S. Some residents in the capital Islamabad said their country was being treated as a scapegoat after being dragged into the conflict following the United States invasion of Afghanistan in 2001. (more...)
Srijan scam: Congress demands Nitish Kumar resignation
- August 24, 2017
It also demanded the resignation of Nitish as well as his deputy Sushil Kumar Modi to ensure a fair probe. He said: "For any fair probe to happen, Nitish Kumar and Sushil Modi must resign from their post". "He, however, forgot how his party was reduced to a meagre 22 seats and if it hadn't been for me, the RJD probably would be extinct by now", he said. (more...)
- August 24, 2017
It also demanded the resignation of Nitish as well as his deputy Sushil Kumar Modi to ensure a fair probe. He said: "For any fair probe to happen, Nitish Kumar and Sushil Modi must resign from their post". "He, however, forgot how his party was reduced to a meagre 22 seats and if it hadn't been for me, the RJD probably would be extinct by now", he said. (more...)
Malaysia joins search effort after United States destroyer collision with merchant vessel
- August 24, 2017
Navy guided-missile destroyer has collided with a merchant ship in waters east of Singapore and the Straits of Malacca. Zulkifili said assets from the MMEA, Marine Department, Royal Malaysian Navy and marine police had been dispatched to the scene for SAR efforts. (more...)
- August 24, 2017
Navy guided-missile destroyer has collided with a merchant ship in waters east of Singapore and the Straits of Malacca. Zulkifili said assets from the MMEA, Marine Department, Royal Malaysian Navy and marine police had been dispatched to the scene for SAR efforts. (more...)
Gorakhpur deaths: Adityanath orders action against senior hospital staff, oxygen supplier
- August 24, 2017
The state government is considering replacing existing system of oxygen supply purchase at local level with centralised system to prevent recurrence of Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh-like incidents, where kids lost lives due to shortage of oxygen. (more...)
- August 24, 2017
The state government is considering replacing existing system of oxygen supply purchase at local level with centralised system to prevent recurrence of Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh-like incidents, where kids lost lives due to shortage of oxygen. (more...)
Harvey redevelops into a tropical depression, threatens Gulf Coast
- August 24, 2017
Our in-house Futurecast model was showing a landfall near Brownsville, around the same time. The combination of a unsafe storm surge and the tide will cause normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by rising waters moving inland from the shoreline. (more...)
- August 24, 2017
Our in-house Futurecast model was showing a landfall near Brownsville, around the same time. The combination of a unsafe storm surge and the tide will cause normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by rising waters moving inland from the shoreline. (more...)
Qatar to restore diplomatic ties with Iran
- August 24, 2017
The rift between Qatar and its Arab neighbors that accuse the oil rich nation of supporting terrorism took a major leap forward when the Qatari foreign minister announced on Thursday that it would return its ambassador to Tehran, the first time in a year. (more...)
- August 24, 2017
The rift between Qatar and its Arab neighbors that accuse the oil rich nation of supporting terrorism took a major leap forward when the Qatari foreign minister announced on Thursday that it would return its ambassador to Tehran, the first time in a year. (more...)
Opposition parties boycott Kerala assembly, demand health minister's ouster
- August 24, 2017
Health Minister K K Shylaja protected only her own interests and political interests in the self-financing medical admission and appointment in the child rights commission, said opposition leader Ramesh Chennithala. UDF MLAs V P Sajeendran, N Shamsuddin, Roji M John, Eldose Kunnappally and T V Ibrahim have been on a "satyagraha" demanding the minister's resignation. (more...)
- August 24, 2017
Health Minister K K Shylaja protected only her own interests and political interests in the self-financing medical admission and appointment in the child rights commission, said opposition leader Ramesh Chennithala. UDF MLAs V P Sajeendran, N Shamsuddin, Roji M John, Eldose Kunnappally and T V Ibrahim have been on a "satyagraha" demanding the minister's resignation. (more...)
Suspected driver in Barcelona attack may have crossed border into France
- August 24, 2017
They believe Abouyaaqoub took the auto, rammed into officials at a police checkpoint in the city and then abandoned the vehicle with the dead body in it. According to local media , a woman in Subirats recognized Abouyaaqoub and called the police, who had previously warned he was unsafe and probably armed. (more...)
- August 24, 2017
They believe Abouyaaqoub took the auto, rammed into officials at a police checkpoint in the city and then abandoned the vehicle with the dead body in it. According to local media , a woman in Subirats recognized Abouyaaqoub and called the police, who had previously warned he was unsafe and probably armed. (more...)
Nervous Wait For Citizenship Scandal Result From High Court
- August 24, 2017
When parliament resumes crossbench senator Nick Xenophon and Nationals senator Fiona Nash will also be referred to the High Court, and their cases will most likely be wrapped into the same hearing. However, he's suggested if there is a controversial vote to be had in parliament, it should wait until the High Court has made its decision. Even if the High Court does rule against him, Labor's attempt to permanently topple Turnbull should fail-Mr Joyce is immensely popular in his home ... (more...)
- August 24, 2017
When parliament resumes crossbench senator Nick Xenophon and Nationals senator Fiona Nash will also be referred to the High Court, and their cases will most likely be wrapped into the same hearing. However, he's suggested if there is a controversial vote to be had in parliament, it should wait until the High Court has made its decision. Even if the High Court does rule against him, Labor's attempt to permanently topple Turnbull should fail-Mr Joyce is immensely popular in his home ... (more...)
Danielle Waterman out of World Cup final for England
- August 24, 2017
England then lost full-back Danielle Waterman for a head injury assessment and the French drew level just before half-time through a penalty from their London-born wing Shannon Izar. "France have been impressive", Hunter added. The collective English rearguard was such that they completed 51 tackles during the first 12 minutes, with flanker Marlie Packer in defensive form as they battled to contain a French side possessing powerful runners. (more...)
- August 24, 2017
England then lost full-back Danielle Waterman for a head injury assessment and the French drew level just before half-time through a penalty from their London-born wing Shannon Izar. "France have been impressive", Hunter added. The collective English rearguard was such that they completed 51 tackles during the first 12 minutes, with flanker Marlie Packer in defensive form as they battled to contain a French side possessing powerful runners. (more...)
Black Transgender Woman Killed by St. Louis Police
- August 24, 2017
Louis Post-Dispatch photographer David Carson captured the moment when the vehicle drove through the assembly on Manchester Avenue in the Grove. Rose, who was among the protesters, said he could see the driver of the auto as it made its way down Manchester Avenue. (more...)
- August 24, 2017
Louis Post-Dispatch photographer David Carson captured the moment when the vehicle drove through the assembly on Manchester Avenue in the Grove. Rose, who was among the protesters, said he could see the driver of the auto as it made its way down Manchester Avenue. (more...)
Trump's 'Extraordinary' Threat: Money for Wall, or a Shutdown
- August 24, 2017
Thousands of people were in downtown Phoenix for the rally and protests, they said , and only a small number were involved in the confrontation with police. He's going to be just fine . "I really think they don't like our country". Someone who came out onstage and lied directly to the American people and left things out that he said in an attempt to rewrite history especially when it comes to Charlottesville . (more...)
- August 24, 2017
Thousands of people were in downtown Phoenix for the rally and protests, they said , and only a small number were involved in the confrontation with police. He's going to be just fine . "I really think they don't like our country". Someone who came out onstage and lied directly to the American people and left things out that he said in an attempt to rewrite history especially when it comes to Charlottesville . (more...)
LG Electronics Plans EV Component Factory In Michigan
- August 24, 2017
LG will invest about $25 million in the project, and will receive a $2.9 million grant under the Michigan Business Development Program. LG's vehicle components business, which announced its first official results in 2015, surged 51.3 percent in sales previous year, serving as a new growth engine for the South Korean electronics maker struggling with its smartphone business. (more...)
- August 24, 2017
LG will invest about $25 million in the project, and will receive a $2.9 million grant under the Michigan Business Development Program. LG's vehicle components business, which announced its first official results in 2015, surged 51.3 percent in sales previous year, serving as a new growth engine for the South Korean electronics maker struggling with its smartphone business. (more...)
United States may sanction Pakistan officials with ties to terrorists: White House
- August 24, 2017
Trump said the US will continue to support the Afghan government and military as it confronts the Taliban , but challenged the notion that the USA would return to a policy of attempting to impose norms on Afghanistan . Last year, a USA drone strike killed then-Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Akhtar Mansour in southwestern Pakistan, an attack Islamabad protested as a violation of its sovereignty. (more...)
- August 24, 2017
Trump said the US will continue to support the Afghan government and military as it confronts the Taliban , but challenged the notion that the USA would return to a policy of attempting to impose norms on Afghanistan . Last year, a USA drone strike killed then-Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Akhtar Mansour in southwestern Pakistan, an attack Islamabad protested as a violation of its sovereignty. (more...)
Russian ambassador to Sudan found dead at residence
- August 24, 2017
Shirinsky is the ninth Russian diplomat to have died within a year. Russia's RIA Novosti state news agency reported the veteran diplomat's death, citing the foreign ministry in Moscow. "The Russian ambassador died this evening at his Khartoum residence", the ministry said, without giving a cause of death. Shirinsky, who was in his 60s, died in his swimming pool at the ambassador's residence in northern Khartoum . (more...)
- August 24, 2017
Shirinsky is the ninth Russian diplomat to have died within a year. Russia's RIA Novosti state news agency reported the veteran diplomat's death, citing the foreign ministry in Moscow. "The Russian ambassador died this evening at his Khartoum residence", the ministry said, without giving a cause of death. Shirinsky, who was in his 60s, died in his swimming pool at the ambassador's residence in northern Khartoum . (more...)
JAMB puts Cut Off Mark for Universities at 120
- August 24, 2017
The stakeholders also agreed to peg that of Polytechnic at 100, College of Education at 100, while the National Innovative Enterprise Institution was placed at 110, the registrar disclosed. He advocated for dynamic educational policy as related to admissions. In his remarks, the Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu , commended the board for conducting the UTME, and advised heads of institutions to select qualified candidates in a transparent and flexible manner. (more...)
- August 24, 2017
The stakeholders also agreed to peg that of Polytechnic at 100, College of Education at 100, while the National Innovative Enterprise Institution was placed at 110, the registrar disclosed. He advocated for dynamic educational policy as related to admissions. In his remarks, the Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu , commended the board for conducting the UTME, and advised heads of institutions to select qualified candidates in a transparent and flexible manner. (more...)
Dollar regains some footing after falling on Trump's comments
- August 24, 2017
Trump's comments on the border wall and NAFTA came on the heels of his controversial remarks last week about a white supremacist-organized rally in Charlottesville , Virginia that ended in a violent encounter with left-wing counter protesters. (more...)
- August 24, 2017
Trump's comments on the border wall and NAFTA came on the heels of his controversial remarks last week about a white supremacist-organized rally in Charlottesville , Virginia that ended in a violent encounter with left-wing counter protesters. (more...)
Members Resign from White House Council on Infrastructure Security
- August 24, 2017
More than a quarter of a blue-ribbon panel of experts that advises President Donald Trump on infrastructure security submitted a joint resignation letter to him Monday because, they wrote, his actions jeopardize USA security and "undermine" America's "moral infrastructure". (more...)
- August 24, 2017
More than a quarter of a blue-ribbon panel of experts that advises President Donald Trump on infrastructure security submitted a joint resignation letter to him Monday because, they wrote, his actions jeopardize USA security and "undermine" America's "moral infrastructure". (more...)
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