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Catherine Deneuve clarifies criticism of #MeToo movement
- January 15, 2018
Referring to actress Brigitte Lahaie who said last week in an TV interview that a woman could have an orgasm during a rape, Deneuve said that "saying on a TV channel that one can have an orgasm during a rape is worst than spitting on the face of all those women who have been victim of this crime". (more...)
- January 15, 2018
Referring to actress Brigitte Lahaie who said last week in an TV interview that a woman could have an orgasm during a rape, Deneuve said that "saying on a TV channel that one can have an orgasm during a rape is worst than spitting on the face of all those women who have been victim of this crime". (more...)
Nicola Sturgeon slams Jeremy Corbyn for 'misleading' voters
- January 15, 2018
A hard Brexit would cost Scotland's economy £12.7bn a year, according to a new Scottish Government report. Brexit Secretary David Davis told MPs last month the UK Government had not carried out any economic impact assessments of Brexit on the UK. (more...)
- January 15, 2018
A hard Brexit would cost Scotland's economy £12.7bn a year, according to a new Scottish Government report. Brexit Secretary David Davis told MPs last month the UK Government had not carried out any economic impact assessments of Brexit on the UK. (more...)
Kane breaks Spurs' goal scoring record
- January 15, 2018
And if Pochettino's side can play as well as they did today, they will fear no one. Besides the trio, Pochettino has a fully fit squad to pick from. Hugo Lloris celebrates 74' - Victor Wanyama replaces Eric Dier for Spurs . They have all been great and hopefully it will continue. First chance to see @CenkTosun_ in training for the Blues! Eriksen, meanwhile, has enjoyed a productive season under Mauricio Pochettino , scoring seven goals and providing eight assists in 28 appearances in all ... (more...)
- January 15, 2018
And if Pochettino's side can play as well as they did today, they will fear no one. Besides the trio, Pochettino has a fully fit squad to pick from. Hugo Lloris celebrates 74' - Victor Wanyama replaces Eric Dier for Spurs . They have all been great and hopefully it will continue. First chance to see @CenkTosun_ in training for the Blues! Eriksen, meanwhile, has enjoyed a productive season under Mauricio Pochettino , scoring seven goals and providing eight assists in 28 appearances in all ... (more...)
Bruins beat Canadiens in shootout
- January 15, 2018
Prior to going head-to-head on Saturday night, the Bruins and the Canadiens hadn't done battle since February 12, 2017, with Montreal dropping a 4-0 decision at TD Garden. "The plan is to keep him in hospital and re-evaluate him (on Sunday)". That was a relief for Chara, the big Bruins defenceman who owns one of the NHL's hardest shots. (more...)
- January 15, 2018
Prior to going head-to-head on Saturday night, the Bruins and the Canadiens hadn't done battle since February 12, 2017, with Montreal dropping a 4-0 decision at TD Garden. "The plan is to keep him in hospital and re-evaluate him (on Sunday)". That was a relief for Chara, the big Bruins defenceman who owns one of the NHL's hardest shots. (more...)
Windchills of 30 degrees below zero expected Monday and Tuesday
- January 15, 2018
Monday night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 4 a.m. There is a slight chance of continuing lake-effect snow showers in the far northern part of the state. The snow will begin to taper off this afternoon with lingering areas of light snow across northwest Arkansas. The temperature profile within this axis of precipitation appears plenty cold for all snow. (more...)
- January 15, 2018
Monday night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 4 a.m. There is a slight chance of continuing lake-effect snow showers in the far northern part of the state. The snow will begin to taper off this afternoon with lingering areas of light snow across northwest Arkansas. The temperature profile within this axis of precipitation appears plenty cold for all snow. (more...)
Stoke City Unveil New Manager
- January 15, 2018
Shaqiri may only have played against United on five occasions but he's been directly involved in five goals (scored two, assisted three) during this time . Decamping to Dubai for a warm weather training camp in the aftermath of the Premier League victory over Everton, José Mourinho's men have been topping up their tans and - with any luck - ironing out the remaining flaws in their tactical blueprint. (more...)
- January 15, 2018
Shaqiri may only have played against United on five occasions but he's been directly involved in five goals (scored two, assisted three) during this time . Decamping to Dubai for a warm weather training camp in the aftermath of the Premier League victory over Everton, José Mourinho's men have been topping up their tans and - with any luck - ironing out the remaining flaws in their tactical blueprint. (more...)
UK Party Leader's Girlfriend Jo Marney Suspended Over Meghan Markle Racist Remarks
- January 15, 2018
In a series of text messages sent to a friend, Jo Marney said Prince Harry's "black American" fiancee will "taint" the Royal family with "her seed" and pave the way for a " black king ". Henry Bolton , 54, ended his relationship with 25-year-old Jo Marney on Sunday night then announced it on the radio the following morning. Yet even if she did answer her correspondent's accusation of racism with a jaunty "lol so what", it would be folly to rush to judgment about such delicately ... (more...)
- January 15, 2018
In a series of text messages sent to a friend, Jo Marney said Prince Harry's "black American" fiancee will "taint" the Royal family with "her seed" and pave the way for a " black king ". Henry Bolton , 54, ended his relationship with 25-year-old Jo Marney on Sunday night then announced it on the radio the following morning. Yet even if she did answer her correspondent's accusation of racism with a jaunty "lol so what", it would be folly to rush to judgment about such delicately ... (more...)
RAF scrambles jets to intercept Russian planes near United Kingdom airspace
- January 15, 2018
These are Russian planes, the source said. The Russian aircraft did not enter sovereign United Kingdom airspace, he said. The Telegraph reported that United Kingdom fighters escorted the Russian aircraft north away from the United Kingdom, and the Ministry of Defense stated that "at no point" did the Tupolev TU-160 Blackjack bombers enter British airspace. (more...)
- January 15, 2018
These are Russian planes, the source said. The Russian aircraft did not enter sovereign United Kingdom airspace, he said. The Telegraph reported that United Kingdom fighters escorted the Russian aircraft north away from the United Kingdom, and the Ministry of Defense stated that "at no point" did the Tupolev TU-160 Blackjack bombers enter British airspace. (more...)
Hijab scissor attack against 11-year-old did not occur: Toronto police
- January 15, 2018
Toronto police say an investigation into an incident where an 11-year-old girl was allegedly attacked twice and had her hijab cut by a man wielding scissors revealed the events never took place. The story quickly blew up on social media, drawing responses from John Tory, mayor of Toronto, Premier of Ontario Kathleen Wynne and even the Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. (more...)
- January 15, 2018
Toronto police say an investigation into an incident where an 11-year-old girl was allegedly attacked twice and had her hijab cut by a man wielding scissors revealed the events never took place. The story quickly blew up on social media, drawing responses from John Tory, mayor of Toronto, Premier of Ontario Kathleen Wynne and even the Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. (more...)
Russian Federation will not support United States bid to change Iran nuclear deal: Lavrov
- January 15, 2018
When commenting on the U.S. policy to stand against Russian energy projects, the minister again stressed, that he sees "the fear of fair competition". Russia's top diplomat, who stressed that Russian Federation will work to preserve the existing Iran nuclear deal, also warned that the agreement's collapse could be detrimental to dialogue with North Korea. (more...)
- January 15, 2018
When commenting on the U.S. policy to stand against Russian energy projects, the minister again stressed, that he sees "the fear of fair competition". Russia's top diplomat, who stressed that Russian Federation will work to preserve the existing Iran nuclear deal, also warned that the agreement's collapse could be detrimental to dialogue with North Korea. (more...)
Teachings of Swami Vivekananda more relevant today : HP Minister
- January 15, 2018
In this short span of time, Swami Vivekananda made a rich contribution in inspiring young minds not just in the country but across the globe. Addressing the students of Gautam Buddha University in Greater Noida on the occasion of the inauguration of the 22nd National Youth Festival, Modi, via video-conferencing, said one had to make the beginning alone and if the person was committed to the path chosen, others would join him."Do not worry". (more...)
- January 15, 2018
In this short span of time, Swami Vivekananda made a rich contribution in inspiring young minds not just in the country but across the globe. Addressing the students of Gautam Buddha University in Greater Noida on the occasion of the inauguration of the 22nd National Youth Festival, Modi, via video-conferencing, said one had to make the beginning alone and if the person was committed to the path chosen, others would join him."Do not worry". (more...)
Haryana Horror: 3 Days, 3 Gangrape Cases; 2 Victims Killed
- January 15, 2018
In a shocking incident, a 50-year-old man was arrested on Monday for a sexually assaulting a minor girl in Haryana's Pinjore. The Class X student's half-naked body was found on Saturday from near the bank of a canal in a village in Jind district after she had gone missing last Tuesday. (more...)
- January 15, 2018
In a shocking incident, a 50-year-old man was arrested on Monday for a sexually assaulting a minor girl in Haryana's Pinjore. The Class X student's half-naked body was found on Saturday from near the bank of a canal in a village in Jind district after she had gone missing last Tuesday. (more...)
Abe in Latvia Calls for Pressure on North Korea
- January 15, 2018
Bulgaria now holds the rotating presidency of the EU's legislative arm, the European Council. The two leaders also agreed to establish a public-private forum between Japan and the three Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania to discuss cooperation in a wide range of fields, including information technology and cyberdefense, goods distribution and medicine. (more...)
- January 15, 2018
Bulgaria now holds the rotating presidency of the EU's legislative arm, the European Council. The two leaders also agreed to establish a public-private forum between Japan and the three Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania to discuss cooperation in a wide range of fields, including information technology and cyberdefense, goods distribution and medicine. (more...)
Rain and snow in the 7-day forecast for Lake Tahoe
- January 15, 2018
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. A wind chill advisory was in effect for parts of North Georgia for wind chills near 0 degrees. Skies should initially be cloudy, then become mostly sunny, with the high temperature expected to be around 36 degrees. (more...)
- January 15, 2018
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. A wind chill advisory was in effect for parts of North Georgia for wind chills near 0 degrees. Skies should initially be cloudy, then become mostly sunny, with the high temperature expected to be around 36 degrees. (more...)
19-yr-old dies, 28 injured during Jallikattu in Tamil Nadu
- January 15, 2018
The Supreme Court in 2014 had banned the bull-taming sport after activists said it led to extreme animal cruelty. A total of 458 bulls participated in the event, which got over at 3.15 p.m. Almost 1000 bull tamers and 3,000 bulls are participating in Jallikattu this year. The ban resulted in protests across the state, following which the Tamil Nadu state assembly unanimously passed an amendment bill on January 23, 2017, clearing the path for the conduct of the sport. (more...)
- January 15, 2018
The Supreme Court in 2014 had banned the bull-taming sport after activists said it led to extreme animal cruelty. A total of 458 bulls participated in the event, which got over at 3.15 p.m. Almost 1000 bull tamers and 3,000 bulls are participating in Jallikattu this year. The ban resulted in protests across the state, following which the Tamil Nadu state assembly unanimously passed an amendment bill on January 23, 2017, clearing the path for the conduct of the sport. (more...)
15 hurt in knife incident at Russian school
- January 15, 2018
The local health ministry said of the 15 people hurt, 12 had been hospitalized, among them the teacher who suffered severe injuries. Initial reports cited officials as saying two masked men attacked the school in the city, which is 1,150 kilometers northeast of Moscow. (more...)
- January 15, 2018
The local health ministry said of the 15 people hurt, 12 had been hospitalized, among them the teacher who suffered severe injuries. Initial reports cited officials as saying two masked men attacked the school in the city, which is 1,150 kilometers northeast of Moscow. (more...)
Fremont County Forecast: Light snow, cold temperatures
- January 15, 2018
It's too soon to go into details on specific amounts that we may or may not receive. The wind picks up moisture from the ocean and turns it into snow showers along the coast. We'll not see much of a warm up Monday . This snow will push into the North Carolina Piedmont early on Wednesday morning. This likely means delays and cancellations. (more...)
- January 15, 2018
It's too soon to go into details on specific amounts that we may or may not receive. The wind picks up moisture from the ocean and turns it into snow showers along the coast. We'll not see much of a warm up Monday . This snow will push into the North Carolina Piedmont early on Wednesday morning. This likely means delays and cancellations. (more...)
Sex Offender Allowed To Finish College Before Continuing Sentence
- January 15, 2018
A petition that's collected nearly 60,000 signatures in four days is calling for his expulsion. "While the courts have seemingly failed the victim, the University of Calgary now has the opportunity to change the narrative", Casswell wrote on the petition's page. (more...)
- January 15, 2018
A petition that's collected nearly 60,000 signatures in four days is calling for his expulsion. "While the courts have seemingly failed the victim, the University of Calgary now has the opportunity to change the narrative", Casswell wrote on the petition's page. (more...)
Polar snowy weather set to grip as winter storm bears down
- January 15, 2018
Polar weather is set establish over the Ireland from Monday bringing snow, bitterly cold weather and biting winds with the possibility that a winter storm could hit from mid week. Risk of more persistent rain and gales Wednesday night into Thursday . The forecaster added: "Cold and windy for much of Wednesday with further showers". (more...)
- January 15, 2018
Polar weather is set establish over the Ireland from Monday bringing snow, bitterly cold weather and biting winds with the possibility that a winter storm could hit from mid week. Risk of more persistent rain and gales Wednesday night into Thursday . The forecaster added: "Cold and windy for much of Wednesday with further showers". (more...)
UN rights office decries Trump's reported remarks as…
- January 15, 2018
To no surprise, the president started tweeting this morning, denying that he used those words. "During an Oval Office meeting on Thursday, Trump reportedly questioned why the USA would accept immigrants from Haiti and "(expletive) countries" in Africa as he rejected a bipartisan immigration bill, according to the Associated Press . (more...)
- January 15, 2018
To no surprise, the president started tweeting this morning, denying that he used those words. "During an Oval Office meeting on Thursday, Trump reportedly questioned why the USA would accept immigrants from Haiti and "(expletive) countries" in Africa as he rejected a bipartisan immigration bill, according to the Associated Press . (more...)
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