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Vengara bypoll: IUML retains seat
- October 15, 2017
As the result of the Vengara bye-elections came out on Sunday morning, it was the kind of verdict that let both the LDF and the UDF claim a political victory. That the LDF had made political gains in one of the strongest constituencies in the state of the UDF proved that the Congress-led coalition was losing ground, he said. (more...)
- October 15, 2017
As the result of the Vengara bye-elections came out on Sunday morning, it was the kind of verdict that let both the LDF and the UDF claim a political victory. That the LDF had made political gains in one of the strongest constituencies in the state of the UDF proved that the Congress-led coalition was losing ground, he said. (more...)
Spain to Take Control of Catalonia if Ambiguously Reply on Independence
- October 15, 2017
Spain's celebrates its national day amid one of the country's biggest crises ever as its powerful northeastern region of Catalonia threatens independence. The Spanish government will take control of Catalunya if the region's leader, Carles Puigdemont, replies ambiguously to Madrid's question about whether he has declared independence from Spain, Spanish Interior Minister Juan Ignacio Zoido said, Saturday (10/14/2017). (more...)
- October 15, 2017
Spain's celebrates its national day amid one of the country's biggest crises ever as its powerful northeastern region of Catalonia threatens independence. The Spanish government will take control of Catalunya if the region's leader, Carles Puigdemont, replies ambiguously to Madrid's question about whether he has declared independence from Spain, Spanish Interior Minister Juan Ignacio Zoido said, Saturday (10/14/2017). (more...)
Gurdaspur Lok Sabha bypoll result: Who is Congress candidate Sunil Jakhar?
- October 15, 2017
Hailing the Congress victory , Punjab cabinet minister and former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu likened the party's victory in the bypoll to winning a Test cricket match by an innings and said it would have a "demoralising" effect on the BJP-SAD combine. (more...)
- October 15, 2017
Hailing the Congress victory , Punjab cabinet minister and former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu likened the party's victory in the bypoll to winning a Test cricket match by an innings and said it would have a "demoralising" effect on the BJP-SAD combine. (more...)
BJP ahead of Congress in poll preparations
- October 15, 2017
As per the recent reports, a Congress Minister in Himachal Pradesh in the Virbhadra Singh government , Anil Sharma has reportedly ditched the party and joined Bharatiya Janata Party. The Central Election Committee of the BJP met in New Delhi on Saturday to finalise the party's candidates for the Himachal Pradesh elections. He said that soon the candidates on all the 68 assembly seats would be announced. (more...)
- October 15, 2017
As per the recent reports, a Congress Minister in Himachal Pradesh in the Virbhadra Singh government , Anil Sharma has reportedly ditched the party and joined Bharatiya Janata Party. The Central Election Committee of the BJP met in New Delhi on Saturday to finalise the party's candidates for the Himachal Pradesh elections. He said that soon the candidates on all the 68 assembly seats would be announced. (more...)
Thousands of Baby Penguins Have Starved to Death in Antarctica
- October 15, 2017
This meant parent Adelie penguins had to travel further to find food and by they returned to the colony, nearly every single chick had died. Rod Downie, head of polar programmes at WWF said: 'Adelie penguins are one of the hardiest and most incredible animals on our planet. (more...)
- October 15, 2017
This meant parent Adelie penguins had to travel further to find food and by they returned to the colony, nearly every single chick had died. Rod Downie, head of polar programmes at WWF said: 'Adelie penguins are one of the hardiest and most incredible animals on our planet. (more...)
Bigg Boss 11: Sapna Choudhry vents out anger at Arshi Khan
- October 15, 2017
The Bigg Boss season 11 has surely witnessed the maximum number of fights, nasty stuff, and arguments which raised eyebrows for the each and every contestant on board open up which will be left everybody awestruck. The housemates accused Shilpa of "flipping" in certain situations, which, according to her, is not the case. Arshi Khan was the first one to face questions from Salman, after that came Shilpa Shinde . (more...)
- October 15, 2017
The Bigg Boss season 11 has surely witnessed the maximum number of fights, nasty stuff, and arguments which raised eyebrows for the each and every contestant on board open up which will be left everybody awestruck. The housemates accused Shilpa of "flipping" in certain situations, which, according to her, is not the case. Arshi Khan was the first one to face questions from Salman, after that came Shilpa Shinde . (more...)
Soccer star Weah & VP Boakai near Liberia presidential run-off
- October 15, 2017
Former worldwide soccer star George Weah maintained an early lead in Liberia's election Friday as the West African nation released a second round of provisional results of the vote to succeed Africa's first female president. The commission said that ballots would be re-cast in two polling places in Nimba County due to irregularities, although that measure only concerns a few thousand votes. (more...)
- October 15, 2017
Former worldwide soccer star George Weah maintained an early lead in Liberia's election Friday as the West African nation released a second round of provisional results of the vote to succeed Africa's first female president. The commission said that ballots would be re-cast in two polling places in Nimba County due to irregularities, although that measure only concerns a few thousand votes. (more...)
DG ISPR says disappointed by Ahsan Iqbal's statement
- October 15, 2017
Out of the total revenue recovered, 60pc came from government employees, he said, adding that the private sector's 40pc contribution was too meagre. The interior minister said that the civilian and military leadership should now provide some hope to the nation emphasizing the need of a "joint voice" to highlight the positive aspects of the country before the world. (more...)
- October 15, 2017
Out of the total revenue recovered, 60pc came from government employees, he said, adding that the private sector's 40pc contribution was too meagre. The interior minister said that the civilian and military leadership should now provide some hope to the nation emphasizing the need of a "joint voice" to highlight the positive aspects of the country before the world. (more...)
Dover sole 'jumps' down angler's throat in Bournemouth
- October 15, 2017
Mr Quilliam had put the fish over his mouth "as a joke" but it had managed to wriggle free and lodged itself in his throat, leaving him unable to breathe. The ambulance service said Thursday the man, who has not been identified, suffered "no lasting effects" from the mishap. His father, Mark Quilliam, told MailOnline that Sam was "absolutely fine". (more...)
- October 15, 2017
Mr Quilliam had put the fish over his mouth "as a joke" but it had managed to wriggle free and lodged itself in his throat, leaving him unable to breathe. The ambulance service said Thursday the man, who has not been identified, suffered "no lasting effects" from the mishap. His father, Mark Quilliam, told MailOnline that Sam was "absolutely fine". (more...)
Sri Lanka ranks 84th on Global Hunger Index as child malnutrition worsens
- October 15, 2017
Among South Asian countries, Nepal is ahead of Sri Lanka (84th), Bangladesh (90th), India (97th), Pakistan (107th) and Afghanistan (111th). The Central African Republic has the highest GHI score and it has been categorized as "extremely alarming" followed by Chad, Sierra Leone, Madagascar and Zambia. (more...)
- October 15, 2017
Among South Asian countries, Nepal is ahead of Sri Lanka (84th), Bangladesh (90th), India (97th), Pakistan (107th) and Afghanistan (111th). The Central African Republic has the highest GHI score and it has been categorized as "extremely alarming" followed by Chad, Sierra Leone, Madagascar and Zambia. (more...)
IS auto bomb kills 18 in Syria
- October 15, 2017
Al-Mayadeen lies south of the provincial capital Deir al-Zor city, where Syrian and allied forces are also trying to oust the militants from a small pocket they still control. According to Rudskoy, Russia has delivered 74 tons of aid supplies to Aleppo and Damascus in recent months. Last week, the SAA began an operation to liberate Al-Mayadeen from the Islamic State group. (more...)
- October 15, 2017
Al-Mayadeen lies south of the provincial capital Deir al-Zor city, where Syrian and allied forces are also trying to oust the militants from a small pocket they still control. According to Rudskoy, Russia has delivered 74 tons of aid supplies to Aleppo and Damascus in recent months. Last week, the SAA began an operation to liberate Al-Mayadeen from the Islamic State group. (more...)
North Korea warns Australia for supporting United States
- October 15, 2017
Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg told AFP on Friday that a military intervention against North Korea would have "devastating consequences", after US President Donald Trump said diplomatic efforts had failed. In the most recent case on September 15, North Korea launched a ballistic missile, which flew over Japan before falling into the northern Pacific some 20 minutes after the launch. (more...)
- October 15, 2017
Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg told AFP on Friday that a military intervention against North Korea would have "devastating consequences", after US President Donald Trump said diplomatic efforts had failed. In the most recent case on September 15, North Korea launched a ballistic missile, which flew over Japan before falling into the northern Pacific some 20 minutes after the launch. (more...)
Police say driver flees burning auto, leaves passenger to die
- October 15, 2017
Twenty-three-year-old Saeed Ahmad was arrested at a hospital where he was being treated for burns to his arms and legs. After firefighters extinguished the blaze just after 5:20 a.m., a woman's body was discovered in the front passenger seat. (more...)
- October 15, 2017
Twenty-three-year-old Saeed Ahmad was arrested at a hospital where he was being treated for burns to his arms and legs. After firefighters extinguished the blaze just after 5:20 a.m., a woman's body was discovered in the front passenger seat. (more...)
Girl, 8, dies after falling on cruise ship in Miami
- October 15, 2017
Ignatius Carroll told the Miami Herald that the exact distance the girl fell had not been determined, but it could have been between 25 and 50 feet. Doctors later announced that the eight-year-old had died after succumbing to her injuries. "Our most heartfelt care and concern is with the family at this very hard time", said Jennifer De La Cruz, vice president of corporate communications with Carnival, according to a police news release. (more...)
- October 15, 2017
Ignatius Carroll told the Miami Herald that the exact distance the girl fell had not been determined, but it could have been between 25 and 50 feet. Doctors later announced that the eight-year-old had died after succumbing to her injuries. "Our most heartfelt care and concern is with the family at this very hard time", said Jennifer De La Cruz, vice president of corporate communications with Carnival, according to a police news release. (more...)
Armed robbery, chase and crash -- 1 suspect still at large
- October 15, 2017
One of the suspects pointed a handgun and "threatened her life", police said. Colonial Regional police officers tried to pull over the vehicle until it eventually crashed into a telephone pole at Stoke Park and Shelley roads in Hanover Township, officials said. (more...)
- October 15, 2017
One of the suspects pointed a handgun and "threatened her life", police said. Colonial Regional police officers tried to pull over the vehicle until it eventually crashed into a telephone pole at Stoke Park and Shelley roads in Hanover Township, officials said. (more...)
Pakistan Has Started Respecting US
- October 15, 2017
In the latest, a Twitter post on Friday evening, Mr. Trump said: "Starting to develop a much better relationship with Pakistan and its leaders". He thanked Pakistani government and said they worked very hard on this and "I believe they're starting to respect the United States again". (more...)
- October 15, 2017
In the latest, a Twitter post on Friday evening, Mr. Trump said: "Starting to develop a much better relationship with Pakistan and its leaders". He thanked Pakistani government and said they worked very hard on this and "I believe they're starting to respect the United States again". (more...)
NFL, NFLPA release joint statement on national anthem policy
- October 15, 2017
Commissioner Goodell spent yesterday with Miami Dolphins players, law enforcement and community leaders witnessing first-hand the outstanding work our players and clubs are doing to strengthen their communities. However, there is nothing in the NFL guidelines that prohibits protesting during the national anthem. Later on Sunday, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said that the Cowboys "will not play" any player that is disrespectful to the flag. (more...)
- October 15, 2017
Commissioner Goodell spent yesterday with Miami Dolphins players, law enforcement and community leaders witnessing first-hand the outstanding work our players and clubs are doing to strengthen their communities. However, there is nothing in the NFL guidelines that prohibits protesting during the national anthem. Later on Sunday, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said that the Cowboys "will not play" any player that is disrespectful to the flag. (more...)
North Korea warns Australia of 'unavoidable disaster'
- October 15, 2017
As Washington and its Asia-Pacific allies prepare for a joint maritime exercise, the North Korean government issued new threats to target the USA territory of Guam. In recent tests, the North has launched Hwasong-12 intermediate-range ballistic missiles over Japan. These follow a flurry of missiles from Pyongyang, which conducted its sixth and most powerful nuclear test last month in defiance of global sanctions. (more...)
- October 15, 2017
As Washington and its Asia-Pacific allies prepare for a joint maritime exercise, the North Korean government issued new threats to target the USA territory of Guam. In recent tests, the North has launched Hwasong-12 intermediate-range ballistic missiles over Japan. These follow a flurry of missiles from Pyongyang, which conducted its sixth and most powerful nuclear test last month in defiance of global sanctions. (more...)
Allen Park Man Arrested For Bizarre Gas Station Carjacking Attempt
- October 15, 2017
However, before Larche was able to drive away, a male truck driver at the scene was able to stop the auto before it left the gas station. Video shows the suspect jumping into a vehicle that a woman is filling up with gas. A man tried to carjack a woman's vehicle, but a trucker intervened. "You should always lock your door and I would recommend take the keys out the ignition because you never know what could happen", Noureddine said. (more...)
- October 15, 2017
However, before Larche was able to drive away, a male truck driver at the scene was able to stop the auto before it left the gas station. Video shows the suspect jumping into a vehicle that a woman is filling up with gas. A man tried to carjack a woman's vehicle, but a trucker intervened. "You should always lock your door and I would recommend take the keys out the ignition because you never know what could happen", Noureddine said. (more...)
Family freed from Taliban group, says kidnappers murdered daughter
- October 15, 2017
The Boyle family arrived in Smiths Falls, Ont., with his parents, Linda and Patrick Boyle, early Saturday morning after a transatlantic flight beginning in Pakistan, before flying from Heathrow Airport to Pearson International Airport in Toronto. (more...)
- October 15, 2017
The Boyle family arrived in Smiths Falls, Ont., with his parents, Linda and Patrick Boyle, early Saturday morning after a transatlantic flight beginning in Pakistan, before flying from Heathrow Airport to Pearson International Airport in Toronto. (more...)
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