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CJI Dipak Misra Holds Talks With Four Dissenting Judges
- January 17, 2018
The four judges also touched upon another controversial issue, the Memorandum of Procedure (MoP) on the appointment of judges over which the Supreme Court had locked horns with the government. As reported by The Hindu , the differences between the Chief Justice and senior judges not only persist but India's leading English daily citing sources said there have been no attempts to resolve the issue. (more...)
- January 17, 2018
The four judges also touched upon another controversial issue, the Memorandum of Procedure (MoP) on the appointment of judges over which the Supreme Court had locked horns with the government. As reported by The Hindu , the differences between the Chief Justice and senior judges not only persist but India's leading English daily citing sources said there have been no attempts to resolve the issue. (more...)
NJ Politicians Stand United in Opposition to Drilling off New Jersey's Coast
- January 17, 2018
Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke announced the Trump administration's plan to allow for oil drilling in previously protected waters off the coast of the US on January 4. Offshore drilling would devastate New York's economy and environment, cause irreparable harm to our coastal ecosystems, and could interfere with our nationally significant coastal economy. (more...)
- January 17, 2018
Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke announced the Trump administration's plan to allow for oil drilling in previously protected waters off the coast of the US on January 4. Offshore drilling would devastate New York's economy and environment, cause irreparable harm to our coastal ecosystems, and could interfere with our nationally significant coastal economy. (more...)
Titans, Mike Mularkey agree to part ways
- January 17, 2018
He also reported that the Browns are interviewing TCU co-offensive coordinator Curtis Luper for their running backs coach vacancy. Perhaps then Mariota would be able to maximize his abilities. Mariota had his worst year as a pro, setting a career high in interceptions while setting a career low in touchdown passes. "It is what it is", Trawick said. (more...)
- January 17, 2018
He also reported that the Browns are interviewing TCU co-offensive coordinator Curtis Luper for their running backs coach vacancy. Perhaps then Mariota would be able to maximize his abilities. Mariota had his worst year as a pro, setting a career high in interceptions while setting a career low in touchdown passes. "It is what it is", Trawick said. (more...)
Honor 9 Lite With Quad Cameras Launched in India: Price, Specifications, Features
- January 17, 2018
On the back, where the real deal is with the design, the phone houses a dual-lens camera setup that doesn't pop out much from the chassis but for the part that it does, there is a protective ring that would touch a flat surface first, trying to keep the camera glass away from direct hits. (more...)
- January 17, 2018
On the back, where the real deal is with the design, the phone houses a dual-lens camera setup that doesn't pop out much from the chassis but for the part that it does, there is a protective ring that would touch a flat surface first, trying to keep the camera glass away from direct hits. (more...)
Steadier snowfall expected Tuesday night for Cumberland County
- January 17, 2018
The transition to winter mix will happen from north to south across the area. Temperatures are forecast to rise into the low 30's. The entire state is now under a winter weather advisory . Strong northwest winds were to drive the wind chill to near 0 degrees by daybreak on Wednesday . While Clayton County is under a wind chill advisory , frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. (more...)
- January 17, 2018
The transition to winter mix will happen from north to south across the area. Temperatures are forecast to rise into the low 30's. The entire state is now under a winter weather advisory . Strong northwest winds were to drive the wind chill to near 0 degrees by daybreak on Wednesday . While Clayton County is under a wind chill advisory , frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. (more...)
3 million children born into Yemeni war
- January 17, 2018
Saudi Arabia is leading a coalition that has been fighting the Houthis in neighbouring Yemen since March 2015, after the movement drove Yemeni President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi into exile. Fuel was vital to power water and sanitation stations to provide clean water and help avoid diseases, she said. UN's World Food Programme (WFP) also said on Tuesday that 22.2 million Yemenis were in need of humanitarian assistance with almost 18 million not knowing where their next meal would come from. (more...)
- January 17, 2018
Saudi Arabia is leading a coalition that has been fighting the Houthis in neighbouring Yemen since March 2015, after the movement drove Yemeni President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi into exile. Fuel was vital to power water and sanitation stations to provide clean water and help avoid diseases, she said. UN's World Food Programme (WFP) also said on Tuesday that 22.2 million Yemenis were in need of humanitarian assistance with almost 18 million not knowing where their next meal would come from. (more...)
Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong jailed for protest
- January 17, 2018
Wong began serving a six-month jail term last August for a separate unlawful assembly charge, but the bespectacled activist was granted bail by Hong Kong's highest court, which heard the appeal against the sentence on Tuesday. "They can lock up our bodies but they can't lock up our minds", he told reporters. Known as Umbrella Movement, the 2014 protests brought parts of central Hong Kong to a standstill for almost three months. (more...)
- January 17, 2018
Wong began serving a six-month jail term last August for a separate unlawful assembly charge, but the bespectacled activist was granted bail by Hong Kong's highest court, which heard the appeal against the sentence on Tuesday. "They can lock up our bodies but they can't lock up our minds", he told reporters. Known as Umbrella Movement, the 2014 protests brought parts of central Hong Kong to a standstill for almost three months. (more...)
It's -62°C in this Russian region, even people's eyelashes are freezing
- January 17, 2018
Recently, the town was a spot where Chinese tourists braved the extreme cold in order to take a dip in the town's nearby thermal spring. As Yakutian journalist Elena Pototskaya said: 'Today at the Pole of Cold in Oymyakon - in 65-degree frost - Chinese tourists swim in ice-free spring Yeyemu. (more...)
- January 17, 2018
Recently, the town was a spot where Chinese tourists braved the extreme cold in order to take a dip in the town's nearby thermal spring. As Yakutian journalist Elena Pototskaya said: 'Today at the Pole of Cold in Oymyakon - in 65-degree frost - Chinese tourists swim in ice-free spring Yeyemu. (more...)
President Trump denies making 's-hole' comments, says he's 'not a racist'
- January 17, 2018
President Donald Trump had criticized the judicial process, noting that the ruling could still be overturned. "I don't believe the Democrats really want to see a deal on DACA". The person said the language was salty on both sides. Mr Trump was said to have told them that instead of granting temporary residency to citizens of countries hit by natural disasters, war or epidemics, the USA should instead be taking in migrants from countries like Norway. (more...)
- January 17, 2018
President Donald Trump had criticized the judicial process, noting that the ruling could still be overturned. "I don't believe the Democrats really want to see a deal on DACA". The person said the language was salty on both sides. Mr Trump was said to have told them that instead of granting temporary residency to citizens of countries hit by natural disasters, war or epidemics, the USA should instead be taking in migrants from countries like Norway. (more...)
Guggenheim Increases Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ:AKAM) Price Target to $71.00
- January 17, 2018
Anchor Capital Advisors Llc decreased Veritiv Corp (VRTV) stake by 19.4% reported in 2017Q3 SEC filing. This is not a recommendation to buy or sell Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKAM). Fjarde Ap stated it has 42,072 shares. In the most recent quarterly financial report, for the quarter ending Sep. About 39,769 shares traded. (more...)
- January 17, 2018
Anchor Capital Advisors Llc decreased Veritiv Corp (VRTV) stake by 19.4% reported in 2017Q3 SEC filing. This is not a recommendation to buy or sell Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKAM). Fjarde Ap stated it has 42,072 shares. In the most recent quarterly financial report, for the quarter ending Sep. About 39,769 shares traded. (more...)
Democrats, don't let Trump's bad words kill DACA deal
- January 17, 2018
Efforts to extend the program are further complicated because it could make a funding bill to avert a government shutdown due Friday more hard. The President, according to reports, made the slur after lawmakers presented him with a bipartisan deal to restore protections against deportation for young immigrants brought to the country illegally as children - which Trump rejected. (more...)
- January 17, 2018
Efforts to extend the program are further complicated because it could make a funding bill to avert a government shutdown due Friday more hard. The President, according to reports, made the slur after lawmakers presented him with a bipartisan deal to restore protections against deportation for young immigrants brought to the country illegally as children - which Trump rejected. (more...)
Victoria Beckham Slammed for Featuring 'Sickly Skinny' Model in Fashion Campaign
- January 17, 2018
Victoria Beckham , an accomplished fashion designer, ex-pop singer, and a global style icon, is facing social media wrath for casting an ultra thin model in an advertisement for her new eyewear collection. Not a great role model for women. I think not, ' said one irritated commenter. She believes the reason there has been such outrage is because whilst models of Dukauskaite's size are often used "on the catwalks and the runways " it's less common to see them in "still campaign images". (more...)
- January 17, 2018
Victoria Beckham , an accomplished fashion designer, ex-pop singer, and a global style icon, is facing social media wrath for casting an ultra thin model in an advertisement for her new eyewear collection. Not a great role model for women. I think not, ' said one irritated commenter. She believes the reason there has been such outrage is because whilst models of Dukauskaite's size are often used "on the catwalks and the runways " it's less common to see them in "still campaign images". (more...)
Navy to file charges against ships' officers
- January 17, 2018
Courts-martial proceedings/Article 32 hearings are being convened to review evidence supporting possible criminal charges against Fitzgerald members. "All individuals alleged to have committed misconduct are entitled to a presumption of innocence". The actions, including charges against several lower-ranking officers, were announced Tuesday by the Navy's chief spokesman, Capt. (more...)
- January 17, 2018
Courts-martial proceedings/Article 32 hearings are being convened to review evidence supporting possible criminal charges against Fitzgerald members. "All individuals alleged to have committed misconduct are entitled to a presumption of innocence". The actions, including charges against several lower-ranking officers, were announced Tuesday by the Navy's chief spokesman, Capt. (more...)
How US Immigration System Compares To Other Countries' Systems
- January 17, 2018
Graham is part of a small group of senators who announced last week that they had a deal among themselves to pair a fix for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program with border security and changes to family-based immigration and the diversity visa lottery program . (more...)
- January 17, 2018
Graham is part of a small group of senators who announced last week that they had a deal among themselves to pair a fix for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program with border security and changes to family-based immigration and the diversity visa lottery program . (more...)
Iran, Russia concerned over United States attempt to build army with YPG terrorists
- January 17, 2018
Hariri represents the Saudi-backed umbrella group of Syrian opposition groups which are opposed to Assad and supported by the West. "Today, there is a strong will on both sides to expand bilateral relations between Iran and Qatar", Rouhani said, urging the officials of both states to spare no effort in deepening Tehran-Doha ties in all fields. (more...)
- January 17, 2018
Hariri represents the Saudi-backed umbrella group of Syrian opposition groups which are opposed to Assad and supported by the West. "Today, there is a strong will on both sides to expand bilateral relations between Iran and Qatar", Rouhani said, urging the officials of both states to spare no effort in deepening Tehran-Doha ties in all fields. (more...)
Possible Meteor: Many Witness Bright Light, Shaking Buildings in MI
- January 17, 2018
The weather service says by about 9 p.m.it had received dozens of reports. "Most likely it was the boom of the meteor breaking apart", a text alert to residents said, according to WWJ . "So a meteor just flew across MI and I'm not even kidding my whole house shook! Appears to have been a meteor", the tweet said. The are continuing to monitor feeds from astronomical agencies for confirmation Tuesday night. (more...)
- January 17, 2018
The weather service says by about 9 p.m.it had received dozens of reports. "Most likely it was the boom of the meteor breaking apart", a text alert to residents said, according to WWJ . "So a meteor just flew across MI and I'm not even kidding my whole house shook! Appears to have been a meteor", the tweet said. The are continuing to monitor feeds from astronomical agencies for confirmation Tuesday night. (more...)
Malaysia's Najib takes swipe at Mahathir on Singapore trip
- January 17, 2018
Construction on the RTS will reportedly begin next year, with service expected to start by the end of 2024. Each country is to appoint an infrastructure company to fund, build, own, maintain and renew the civil works and stations within its territory. (more...)
- January 17, 2018
Construction on the RTS will reportedly begin next year, with service expected to start by the end of 2024. Each country is to appoint an infrastructure company to fund, build, own, maintain and renew the civil works and stations within its territory. (more...)
Delaware seeing Ocean effect snow as another storm approaches
- January 17, 2018
That front will bring in snow showers this afternoon. Roads may become snow-covered and slick soon after the beginning of snow , with temperatures below freezing on Tuesday afternoon and evening, January 16, 2018 . Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the evening commute on Tuesday . Sunday: Rain and snow likely. The latest road conditions for IN can be obtained by calling 800-261-7623. (more...)
- January 17, 2018
That front will bring in snow showers this afternoon. Roads may become snow-covered and slick soon after the beginning of snow , with temperatures below freezing on Tuesday afternoon and evening, January 16, 2018 . Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the evening commute on Tuesday . Sunday: Rain and snow likely. The latest road conditions for IN can be obtained by calling 800-261-7623. (more...)
LDS Church announces new leadership
- January 17, 2018
The faith's presidents are considered prophets who lead the church through revelations from God in collaboration with two top counselors and members of the Quorum . But in an editorial for Religion News Service , she said: "It's unlikely that the new First Presidency's responses on questions about women, minorities, LGBT Saints [church members], and disaffiliation among young adults will be very satisfactory to Mormons who have ongoing questions about those issues". (more...)
- January 17, 2018
The faith's presidents are considered prophets who lead the church through revelations from God in collaboration with two top counselors and members of the Quorum . But in an editorial for Religion News Service , she said: "It's unlikely that the new First Presidency's responses on questions about women, minorities, LGBT Saints [church members], and disaffiliation among young adults will be very satisfactory to Mormons who have ongoing questions about those issues". (more...)
Ex-CIA Officer Suspected of Spying for China
- January 17, 2018
While Lee has been charged with the retention of classified USA intelligence information , sources near to his case have told both the New York Times and NBC News that he may be the so-called mole at the center of a mysterious intelligence breach that allowed Chinese counterintelligence agents with the Chinese Ministry of State Security to systematically kill a wide range of sources-"more than a dozen", according to a New York Times investigation published a year ago. (more...)
- January 17, 2018
While Lee has been charged with the retention of classified USA intelligence information , sources near to his case have told both the New York Times and NBC News that he may be the so-called mole at the center of a mysterious intelligence breach that allowed Chinese counterintelligence agents with the Chinese Ministry of State Security to systematically kill a wide range of sources-"more than a dozen", according to a New York Times investigation published a year ago. (more...)
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