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Relief for H-1B visa holders! Trump administration rejects deportation plan reports
- January 09, 2018
In the last few days, a gloom has descended over India's technology industry after a report stated that the Donald Trump administration is planning to deny an extension of H-1B visa to foreign workers beyond the maximum permissible period of six years. (more...)
- January 09, 2018
In the last few days, a gloom has descended over India's technology industry after a report stated that the Donald Trump administration is planning to deny an extension of H-1B visa to foreign workers beyond the maximum permissible period of six years. (more...)
Manhunt underway for MI couple accused of scalding 4-year-old
- January 09, 2018
The girl, identified as Gabby Barrett by Detroit Fox affiliate WJBK , was taken to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, where she was pronounced dead. In May 2016, police were called to the residence with a report of a domestic assault and a gunman who had barricaded himself in the home, according to police records. (more...)
- January 09, 2018
The girl, identified as Gabby Barrett by Detroit Fox affiliate WJBK , was taken to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, where she was pronounced dead. In May 2016, police were called to the residence with a report of a domestic assault and a gunman who had barricaded himself in the home, according to police records. (more...)
China avert Doklam like standoff
- January 09, 2018
The Chinese had partially constructed around 1 km length of track in Indian territory before being stopped. Days after the end of the Doklam standoff , the Army chief had said India should be prepared for a two-front war, noting that China had started "flexing its muscles". (more...)
- January 09, 2018
The Chinese had partially constructed around 1 km length of track in Indian territory before being stopped. Days after the end of the Doklam standoff , the Army chief had said India should be prepared for a two-front war, noting that China had started "flexing its muscles". (more...)
Court denies bail to Ryan murder accused
- January 09, 2018
A civic court also granted bail to bus conductor Ashoke, who was arrested earlier for allegedly murdering the class 2 student, on November 21. The accused is also a student of Ryan International. CBI team produced the 16-year-old accused in the murder of Pradyuman Thakur, to the Juvenile Justice Board in Gurugram. Barun Thakur's plea to the apex court challenged the Punjab and Haryana High Court's January 19 directive, to grant anticipatory bail to the founders and officials of the Ryan ... (more...)
- January 09, 2018
A civic court also granted bail to bus conductor Ashoke, who was arrested earlier for allegedly murdering the class 2 student, on November 21. The accused is also a student of Ryan International. CBI team produced the 16-year-old accused in the murder of Pradyuman Thakur, to the Juvenile Justice Board in Gurugram. Barun Thakur's plea to the apex court challenged the Punjab and Haryana High Court's January 19 directive, to grant anticipatory bail to the founders and officials of the Ryan ... (more...)
Founder of Miss Trans America pageant murdered in her home
- January 09, 2018
Following the brief arraignment before Judge Paul Vrabel in Northern Berkshire District Court, neither defense attorney Nathaniel Green nor Assistant Berkshire District Attorney Gregory Barry had any comment on the case. North Adams and state police found her there, as he had described, MassLive reports. The husband said he struck her numerous times with a hammer and then stabbed her in the back with a large knife before wrapping her body in a tarp, police said. (more...)
- January 09, 2018
Following the brief arraignment before Judge Paul Vrabel in Northern Berkshire District Court, neither defense attorney Nathaniel Green nor Assistant Berkshire District Attorney Gregory Barry had any comment on the case. North Adams and state police found her there, as he had described, MassLive reports. The husband said he struck her numerous times with a hammer and then stabbed her in the back with a large knife before wrapping her body in a tarp, police said. (more...)
Egypt detains 4 after Kiwis survive balloon crash
- January 09, 2018
Ten hot air balloon flights took off Saturday, carrying about 200 tourists, a source in Al-Qurna airport for balloons said, adding that the number of daily flights reached 22. News Corp Australia named the other four Australians involved as Melbourne pair Montanna Leveque, 20, and River Kano, 21, 24-year-old Emma Forster from Alice Springs and Morgan Adams of Victoria. (more...)
- January 09, 2018
Ten hot air balloon flights took off Saturday, carrying about 200 tourists, a source in Al-Qurna airport for balloons said, adding that the number of daily flights reached 22. News Corp Australia named the other four Australians involved as Melbourne pair Montanna Leveque, 20, and River Kano, 21, 24-year-old Emma Forster from Alice Springs and Morgan Adams of Victoria. (more...)
Plan to expand offshore drilling draws cheers, jeers
- January 09, 2018
The proposed plan to sell offshore drilling leases in the Atlantic, Pacific and Arctic over a five-year period was detailed Thursday. It is the largest number of lease sales ever proposed for the National OCS Program's 5-year lease schedule. (more...)
- January 09, 2018
The proposed plan to sell offshore drilling leases in the Atlantic, Pacific and Arctic over a five-year period was detailed Thursday. It is the largest number of lease sales ever proposed for the National OCS Program's 5-year lease schedule. (more...)
South Korean officials head to border for talks with North
- January 09, 2018
He cited the North Korean officials there as saying its delegation would include officials, athletes, cheerleaders and journalists. South Korea also proposed that athletes from the two Koreas march together at the Games' opening ceremony and other joint activities between the two nations during the Games, Chun told reporters outside the first formal talks between North and South Korea in more than two years. (more...)
- January 09, 2018
He cited the North Korean officials there as saying its delegation would include officials, athletes, cheerleaders and journalists. South Korea also proposed that athletes from the two Koreas march together at the Games' opening ceremony and other joint activities between the two nations during the Games, Chun told reporters outside the first formal talks between North and South Korea in more than two years. (more...)
Man dies after picking up explosive device outside Stockholm metro station
- January 09, 2018
In a statement, investigators said the man - believed to be aged in his 60's - picked up an object from the ground. " We're suspecting that it's a hand grenade of some sort ", said Lars Alvarsjo, chief of Stockholm's southern police district. (more...)
- January 09, 2018
In a statement, investigators said the man - believed to be aged in his 60's - picked up an object from the ground. " We're suspecting that it's a hand grenade of some sort ", said Lars Alvarsjo, chief of Stockholm's southern police district. (more...)
Kansas state lawmaker apologizes for racist remark
- January 09, 2018
During Saturday's coffee, Rep. John Doll, a Republican from Garden City, said Kansas shouldn't even consider legalizing recreational marijuana in light of U.S. So, while Alford wants people to know he not a racist, he still believes saying black people can't handle the effects of pot due to their genetic make-up is "neutral" or, in other words, OK. (more...)
- January 09, 2018
During Saturday's coffee, Rep. John Doll, a Republican from Garden City, said Kansas shouldn't even consider legalizing recreational marijuana in light of U.S. So, while Alford wants people to know he not a racist, he still believes saying black people can't handle the effects of pot due to their genetic make-up is "neutral" or, in other words, OK. (more...)
Internet giants unite to challenge Pai's net neutrality repeal
- January 09, 2018
The group added that Supreme Court precedent requires the FCC to show it has good reasons to reverse course. "In this document, the American public can see for themselves the damage done by this agency to Internet openness", FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel, who voted against the repeal , said on Friday. (more...)
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- January 09, 2018
The group added that Supreme Court precedent requires the FCC to show it has good reasons to reverse course. "In this document, the American public can see for themselves the damage done by this agency to Internet openness", FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel, who voted against the repeal , said on Friday. (more...)
Nadal to face Gasquet in Open warm-up
- January 09, 2018
The world No.1 played just his second match in nearly three months, losing to veteran Frenchman Richard Gasquet 6-4 7-5 in their exhibition outing in Melbourne on Tuesday. Moya is now preparing Nadal for the tour ahead and following his return to training, expects the Spaniard to be fit for the upcoming Australian Open barring any unfortunate event. (more...)
- January 09, 2018
The world No.1 played just his second match in nearly three months, losing to veteran Frenchman Richard Gasquet 6-4 7-5 in their exhibition outing in Melbourne on Tuesday. Moya is now preparing Nadal for the tour ahead and following his return to training, expects the Spaniard to be fit for the upcoming Australian Open barring any unfortunate event. (more...)
California Republican Rep. Ed Royce won't seek re-election
- January 09, 2018
Even before Monday's announcement, Democrats were already targeting Royce's seat , and nearly a half-dozen serious candidates had lined up to challenge him. "All the signs point to a big pickup for Democrats", Pitney said. If Republicans maintain control of the House, Representative Michael McCaul, a foreign affairs committee member who is now chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, is seen as a possible new leader of the foreign affairs panel, congressional aides said. (more...)
- January 09, 2018
Even before Monday's announcement, Democrats were already targeting Royce's seat , and nearly a half-dozen serious candidates had lined up to challenge him. "All the signs point to a big pickup for Democrats", Pitney said. If Republicans maintain control of the House, Representative Michael McCaul, a foreign affairs committee member who is now chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, is seen as a possible new leader of the foreign affairs panel, congressional aides said. (more...)
Trump's Daily White House Schedule Will Confirm Your Worst Suspicions
- January 09, 2018
By undergoing his first formal medical check since entering the White House, Trump hopes to put to bed allegations about his mental state that emerged last week. She said: "The time in the morning is a mix of residence time and Oval Office time but he always has calls with staff, Hill members, cabinet members and foreign leaders during this time". (more...)
- January 09, 2018
By undergoing his first formal medical check since entering the White House, Trump hopes to put to bed allegations about his mental state that emerged last week. She said: "The time in the morning is a mix of residence time and Oval Office time but he always has calls with staff, Hill members, cabinet members and foreign leaders during this time". (more...)
Wife of Pulse shooter knew of his deadly intent according to letter
- January 09, 2018
In the statement Salman gave on June 12, 2016, in the wake of the shooting, she told federal authorities that her husband was angered by the treatment of Muslims in the Middle East and meant to retaliate against Americans, USA Today reported. (more...)
- January 09, 2018
In the statement Salman gave on June 12, 2016, in the wake of the shooting, she told federal authorities that her husband was angered by the treatment of Muslims in the Middle East and meant to retaliate against Americans, USA Today reported. (more...)
South Korea's top nuke envoy to visit US
- January 09, 2018
But South Korea "will urge the Japanese government to take responsible measures over the wrong "comfort women" deal in line with the spirit of seriousness and cosmopolitanism", the source was quoted as saying. Lee will also meet key figures of the USA government in charge of North Korea affairs, the Foreign Ministry said. According to historians, up to 200,000 women, mostly from Korea, are estimated to have been forced into sexual servitude at Japan's front-line brothels during World War II. (more...)
- January 09, 2018
But South Korea "will urge the Japanese government to take responsible measures over the wrong "comfort women" deal in line with the spirit of seriousness and cosmopolitanism", the source was quoted as saying. Lee will also meet key figures of the USA government in charge of North Korea affairs, the Foreign Ministry said. According to historians, up to 200,000 women, mostly from Korea, are estimated to have been forced into sexual servitude at Japan's front-line brothels during World War II. (more...)
Temperatures still dangerously cold in United States as worst of winter storm passes
- January 09, 2018
Both Philadelphia and NY were shivering at -13C, with wind chills of minus 23C in Philadelphia and minus 22C in NY. The New York Times reports temperatures are expected to plummet to 100 degrees below zero on Friday night on Mount Washington, a peak which already has a reputation for potentially risky temperatures and wind chill. (more...)
- January 09, 2018
Both Philadelphia and NY were shivering at -13C, with wind chills of minus 23C in Philadelphia and minus 22C in NY. The New York Times reports temperatures are expected to plummet to 100 degrees below zero on Friday night on Mount Washington, a peak which already has a reputation for potentially risky temperatures and wind chill. (more...)
Trump could be interviewed in Special Counsel probe within weeks
- January 09, 2018
The President's legal team has been preparing for the expected request for months. The obstruction investigation focuses on whether Mr. Trump broke the law by asking Mr. Dowd and Sekulow declined to comment. Sitting presidents have been interviewed by prosecutors in the past, though courts have urged government investigators to only seek such interviews when they can not obtain relevant information another way. (more...)
- January 09, 2018
The President's legal team has been preparing for the expected request for months. The obstruction investigation focuses on whether Mr. Trump broke the law by asking Mr. Dowd and Sekulow declined to comment. Sitting presidents have been interviewed by prosecutors in the past, though courts have urged government investigators to only seek such interviews when they can not obtain relevant information another way. (more...)
Indian Army guns down 3 terrorists in Jammu & Kashmir's gunfight
- January 09, 2018
He said that three militants were killed in the gunfight that lasted for few hours. Another eyewitness said that the house where the militant had taken shelter was blasted to rubble by the government forces. The area is under cordon and searches were underway until late evening, police said. Indian authorities suspended mobile Internet service in the district after the killing. (more...)
- January 09, 2018
He said that three militants were killed in the gunfight that lasted for few hours. Another eyewitness said that the house where the militant had taken shelter was blasted to rubble by the government forces. The area is under cordon and searches were underway until late evening, police said. Indian authorities suspended mobile Internet service in the district after the killing. (more...)
Ex-Finmeccanica CEO acquitted in AgustaWestland chopper deal
- January 09, 2018
He was at the helm of AgustaWestland when the deal for the VVIP choppers was struck in 2010. India's defence ministry had ordered a CBI probe into the allegations of kickbacks to the tune of Rs 362 crore after the arrest of Orsi and Spagnolini by Italian investigators in connection with the case. (more...)
- January 09, 2018
He was at the helm of AgustaWestland when the deal for the VVIP choppers was struck in 2010. India's defence ministry had ordered a CBI probe into the allegations of kickbacks to the tune of Rs 362 crore after the arrest of Orsi and Spagnolini by Italian investigators in connection with the case. (more...)
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