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Ishaq Dar decides to resign due to 'bad health'
- November 20, 2017
He said the finance secretary who was the principal accounting officer was in direct contact with Mr Dar and Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, therefore, is in a lot of pressure at the moment. According to sources, the minister took this decision after National Accountability Bureau (NAB) requested accountability court to put his name in Exit Control List (ECL). (more...)
- November 20, 2017
He said the finance secretary who was the principal accounting officer was in direct contact with Mr Dar and Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, therefore, is in a lot of pressure at the moment. According to sources, the minister took this decision after National Accountability Bureau (NAB) requested accountability court to put his name in Exit Control List (ECL). (more...)
All eyes on possible meeting between N. Korean leader, special Chinese envoy
- November 20, 2017
Song Tao, who heads the ruling Chinese Communist Party's International Department, made the comments after arriving in Pyongyang on Friday and visiting North Korean official, Choe Ryong Hae. The two sides "exchanged their views on such matters of mutual concern as the situation of the Korean Peninsula and region and bilateral relations", reported the KCNA that day. (more...)
- November 20, 2017
Song Tao, who heads the ruling Chinese Communist Party's International Department, made the comments after arriving in Pyongyang on Friday and visiting North Korean official, Choe Ryong Hae. The two sides "exchanged their views on such matters of mutual concern as the situation of the Korean Peninsula and region and bilateral relations", reported the KCNA that day. (more...)
Japan-based servicemembers hit with alcohol ban after fatal crash on Okinawa
- November 20, 2017
In 2016, the U.S. Navy banned sailors from drinking in Okinawa, both on and off base, after Petty Officer 2nd Class Aimee Mejia was charged with drunk driving after driving the wrong way on a freeway and crashing head-on into two cars, causing two serious injuries, the Washington Post reported . (more...)
- November 20, 2017
In 2016, the U.S. Navy banned sailors from drinking in Okinawa, both on and off base, after Petty Officer 2nd Class Aimee Mejia was charged with drunk driving after driving the wrong way on a freeway and crashing head-on into two cars, causing two serious injuries, the Washington Post reported . (more...)
New Caledonia quake no threat to NZ
- November 20, 2017
An natural disaster of magnitude 7.0 has struck 82km east of the Loyalty Islands in New Caledonia, the United States Geological Survey says. "Tsunami waves are forecast to be less than 0.3 meters above the tide level for the coasts of Vanuatu", the USGS said. (more...)
- November 20, 2017
An natural disaster of magnitude 7.0 has struck 82km east of the Loyalty Islands in New Caledonia, the United States Geological Survey says. "Tsunami waves are forecast to be less than 0.3 meters above the tide level for the coasts of Vanuatu", the USGS said. (more...)
Saudi Arabia Summons Ambassador in Berlin Following 'Shameful' Gabriel Comments
- November 20, 2017
Reacting to the emergency meeting, Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif said , "Unfortunately countries like the Saudi regime are pursuing divisions and creating differences, and because of this they don't see any results other than divisions". (more...)
- November 20, 2017
Reacting to the emergency meeting, Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif said , "Unfortunately countries like the Saudi regime are pursuing divisions and creating differences, and because of this they don't see any results other than divisions". (more...)
Privacy: Germany bans kids' 'spying' smartwatches
- November 20, 2017
Germany has strict surveillance laws, and the monitoring or recording of conversations without consent is illegal. The regulator isn't just concerned about the potential of people spying on children - it's concerned the devices can be used to spy on anyone . (more...)
- November 20, 2017
Germany has strict surveillance laws, and the monitoring or recording of conversations without consent is illegal. The regulator isn't just concerned about the potential of people spying on children - it's concerned the devices can be used to spy on anyone . (more...)
Governor Wolf orders Pennsylvania flags at half-staff to honor Pittsburgh Police Officer
- November 20, 2017
Holt should be considered armed and unsafe, police said. The FBI and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are offering a $30,000 reward for any information leading to the gunman's arrest, CBS Pittsburgh reports . The incident occurred during a police traffic stop. Later on Friday, police found a brown, older model Jeep Grand Cherokee that was needed as evidence in the investigation, according to Fox News . (more...)
- November 20, 2017
Holt should be considered armed and unsafe, police said. The FBI and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are offering a $30,000 reward for any information leading to the gunman's arrest, CBS Pittsburgh reports . The incident occurred during a police traffic stop. Later on Friday, police found a brown, older model Jeep Grand Cherokee that was needed as evidence in the investigation, according to Fox News . (more...)
15 killed in stampede amid food aid distribution in Morocco
- November 19, 2017
Pictures on social media showed bodies of women laid out on the ground. Morocco's Ministry of Interior issued a statement announcing King Mohammed VI has instructed Moroccan authorities to provide necessary aid to the families of the victims. (more...)
- November 19, 2017
Pictures on social media showed bodies of women laid out on the ground. Morocco's Ministry of Interior issued a statement announcing King Mohammed VI has instructed Moroccan authorities to provide necessary aid to the families of the victims. (more...)
Franken, Moore assault allegations dredge up accusations against Trump
- November 19, 2017
Mr Trump took to Twitter to hit out at Senator Al Franken who, it emerged earlier in the day, was photographed in 2006 groping a sports broadcaster's breasts while she was asleep. Time after time, he said Trump needed to say nothing more and said the solution rested on the voters who would decide Moore's fate. "Look at the contrast between Al Franken , accepting responsibility, apologizing, and Roy Moore and Donald Trump who have done neither". (more...)
- November 19, 2017
Mr Trump took to Twitter to hit out at Senator Al Franken who, it emerged earlier in the day, was photographed in 2006 groping a sports broadcaster's breasts while she was asleep. Time after time, he said Trump needed to say nothing more and said the solution rested on the voters who would decide Moore's fate. "Look at the contrast between Al Franken , accepting responsibility, apologizing, and Roy Moore and Donald Trump who have done neither". (more...)
I 'Should Have Left' UCLA Players In Jail Over Father's Comments
- November 19, 2017
LiAngelo Ball , Jalen Hill and Cody Riley were arrested for shoplifting items, including sunglasses, from three stores while in the country to play a game against Georgia Tech . "Everybody wants to make it seem like he helped me out", he added. Which led Trump to tweet this. That's what watching LaVar vs. Trump unfold feels like. (more...)
- November 19, 2017
LiAngelo Ball , Jalen Hill and Cody Riley were arrested for shoplifting items, including sunglasses, from three stores while in the country to play a game against Georgia Tech . "Everybody wants to make it seem like he helped me out", he added. Which led Trump to tweet this. That's what watching LaVar vs. Trump unfold feels like. (more...)
United States troops training for 'CHEMICAL WAR' on the North Korea border
- November 19, 2017
Nicholas Kristof in the New York Times quotes several mainstream government officials and foreign policy experts saying that nuclear war with North Korea is likely. The trip comes about a week after US President Donald Trump held talks with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, in Beijing as part of his 5-nation tour of Asia and said they agreed to "increase economic pressure until North Korea abandons its reckless and unsafe path". (more...)
- November 19, 2017
Nicholas Kristof in the New York Times quotes several mainstream government officials and foreign policy experts saying that nuclear war with North Korea is likely. The trip comes about a week after US President Donald Trump held talks with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, in Beijing as part of his 5-nation tour of Asia and said they agreed to "increase economic pressure until North Korea abandons its reckless and unsafe path". (more...)
Kim Jong-un rushes to build submarine 'that can fire nuclear missiles'
- November 19, 2017
Bermudez, Jr. "These activities suggest a prolonged and ongoing shipbuilding program, which is supported by the fact that the Sinpo South Shipyard has historically been the primary manufacturer of large submarines for the Korean People's Navy (KPN)", it added . (more...)
- November 19, 2017
Bermudez, Jr. "These activities suggest a prolonged and ongoing shipbuilding program, which is supported by the fact that the Sinpo South Shipyard has historically been the primary manufacturer of large submarines for the Korean People's Navy (KPN)", it added . (more...)
Trader Joe's recalling several packaged salads
- November 19, 2017
More than 36,000 pounds of the food products made by a company in San Fernando may have been contaminated, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service. Trader Joe's said products with other "inspected" codes were not affected because they were created at separate sites. The FSIS urges consumers who purchased the products in question to not eat the products and throw them away or return them to the store where they were purchased. (more...)
- November 19, 2017
More than 36,000 pounds of the food products made by a company in San Fernando may have been contaminated, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service. Trader Joe's said products with other "inspected" codes were not affected because they were created at separate sites. The FSIS urges consumers who purchased the products in question to not eat the products and throw them away or return them to the store where they were purchased. (more...)
Husband tried to forcibly convert me to Islam, says former model
- November 19, 2017
A former model in Mumbai has claimed that she was being tortured by her Muslim husband for not converting herself to Islam. Hindu by birth, Rashmi married Asif 12 years ago, and he had apparently not objected to she continuing to follow Hinduism back then. (more...)
- November 19, 2017
A former model in Mumbai has claimed that she was being tortured by her Muslim husband for not converting herself to Islam. Hindu by birth, Rashmi married Asif 12 years ago, and he had apparently not objected to she continuing to follow Hinduism back then. (more...)
Ready to Share Iran Intel With Saudis — Israel Military Chief
- November 19, 2017
We must prevent this from happening", he said. "We have no intention of attacking Hezbollah in Lebanon leading to a war", he told the paper. "There's an opportunity to form a new global coalition in the region with President Trump", Eisenkot added. (more...)
- November 19, 2017
We must prevent this from happening", he said. "We have no intention of attacking Hezbollah in Lebanon leading to a war", he told the paper. "There's an opportunity to form a new global coalition in the region with President Trump", Eisenkot added. (more...)
For the First Time Bigg Boss 11 Contestants Partied Together
- November 19, 2017
Puneesh, Bandagi, Hina, Akash and Benafsha get into the pool and started enjoying their swimming. Sunny's breakfast buffet has soya sauce, chilly sauce, butter and other things. Arshi named Hiten and applied butter on him while the rest of the housemates cheered and laughed. It was presumable that Hina Khan wasn't going to be nominated, owing to her popularity among fans. (more...)
- November 19, 2017
Puneesh, Bandagi, Hina, Akash and Benafsha get into the pool and started enjoying their swimming. Sunny's breakfast buffet has soya sauce, chilly sauce, butter and other things. Arshi named Hiten and applied butter on him while the rest of the housemates cheered and laughed. It was presumable that Hina Khan wasn't going to be nominated, owing to her popularity among fans. (more...)
Miami rallies to remain unbeaten
- November 19, 2017
Miami came out with no energy after the last two weeks at full throttle. Virginia , a football team that has always been bad but is now pretty good, put No. 17 Mississippi State survived a lackluster performance and four fumbles. TCU 27, Texas Tech 3: True freshman quarterback Shawn Robinson ran for 84 yards and threw a key second-half touchdown in his first career start as No. (more...)
- November 19, 2017
Miami came out with no energy after the last two weeks at full throttle. Virginia , a football team that has always been bad but is now pretty good, put No. 17 Mississippi State survived a lackluster performance and four fumbles. TCU 27, Texas Tech 3: True freshman quarterback Shawn Robinson ran for 84 yards and threw a key second-half touchdown in his first career start as No. (more...)
Turkey withdraws troops from North Atlantic Treaty Organisation drills in Norway
- November 19, 2017
Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg , a former Norwegian prime minister, apologised for upsetting Turkey , a key member of the alliance but one which has caused disquiet recently with its increasingly close relations with Russian Federation. (more...)
- November 19, 2017
Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg , a former Norwegian prime minister, apologised for upsetting Turkey , a key member of the alliance but one which has caused disquiet recently with its increasingly close relations with Russian Federation. (more...)
Watch NASA's Incredible Timelapse Of Life On Earth Over The Years
- November 19, 2017
Most of the data is gleaned from NASA's SeaWiFS (Sea-Viewing Wide Field-of-View Sensor) satellite, which continuously monitored algae blooms on surface of the planet's oceans, as well as information supplied by the space agency's Terra, Aqua and Suomi NPP weather satellites. (more...)
- November 19, 2017
Most of the data is gleaned from NASA's SeaWiFS (Sea-Viewing Wide Field-of-View Sensor) satellite, which continuously monitored algae blooms on surface of the planet's oceans, as well as information supplied by the space agency's Terra, Aqua and Suomi NPP weather satellites. (more...)
India refuses to send Kulbhushan's wife alone
- November 19, 2017
In response to Pakistan's offer to arrange a meeting between Indian convicted spy-terrorist Kulbhushan Jhadav with his wife, the Indian government has sought permission for his mother to also have a meeting with her son, government sources said. (more...)
- November 19, 2017
In response to Pakistan's offer to arrange a meeting between Indian convicted spy-terrorist Kulbhushan Jhadav with his wife, the Indian government has sought permission for his mother to also have a meeting with her son, government sources said. (more...)
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