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Ahead of Trump's Davos visit, European leaders warn against nationalism
- January 26, 2018
The president's security and logistical teams scrambled to prepare the trip at short notice, scouring the valleys around Davos for limited hotel space, battling snowstorms and finding themselves briefly hamstrung by a USA government shutdown. (more...)
- January 26, 2018
The president's security and logistical teams scrambled to prepare the trip at short notice, scouring the valleys around Davos for limited hotel space, battling snowstorms and finding themselves briefly hamstrung by a USA government shutdown. (more...)
Trump arrives in Davos 'to tell world how great America is'
- January 26, 2018
Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba also reportedly said South Africa's recent changes to state-owned enterprises was evidence of its attractiveness as an investment destination. "This is a unique opportunity to explain that the concept of "America first" does not mean America alone". Mnuchin declined to preview Trump's speech, but he said the president's message would be true to his America First rhetoric. (more...)
- January 26, 2018
Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba also reportedly said South Africa's recent changes to state-owned enterprises was evidence of its attractiveness as an investment destination. "This is a unique opportunity to explain that the concept of "America first" does not mean America alone". Mnuchin declined to preview Trump's speech, but he said the president's message would be true to his America First rhetoric. (more...)
Trump plans to tout his record at Davos gathering of global elite
- January 26, 2018
Trump commented as he opened a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an economic summit in Davos , Switzerland. Netanyahu said US President Donald Trump made history by recognising history when he recognised Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. (more...)
- January 26, 2018
Trump commented as he opened a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an economic summit in Davos , Switzerland. Netanyahu said US President Donald Trump made history by recognising history when he recognised Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. (more...)
GCSE league tables: How did your North Devon secondary school perform?
- January 26, 2018
A Progress 8 score above zero means a school's pupils made more progress, on average, than those across England who achieved similar results at the end of primary or junior school. Pupils at nearly one in eight mainstream secondary schools were deemed not to have made enough progress in last summer's exam results. The data, published on Thursday, also revealed a stark geographical divide in educational progress, with one in five schools in the north-east and north-west of England falling ... (more...)
- January 26, 2018
A Progress 8 score above zero means a school's pupils made more progress, on average, than those across England who achieved similar results at the end of primary or junior school. Pupils at nearly one in eight mainstream secondary schools were deemed not to have made enough progress in last summer's exam results. The data, published on Thursday, also revealed a stark geographical divide in educational progress, with one in five schools in the north-east and north-west of England falling ... (more...)
Not yet safe for Rohingya return
- January 26, 2018
Veteran US diplomat Bill Richardson was pursuing "his own agenda" and was asked to step down from Myanmar's global advisory board on the Rohingya crisis, a statement from the government said on Thursday. Bangladesh insists the repatriation process will be voluntary and Myanmar has said it "welcomes" back those who can verify that they belong to Rakhine. (more...)
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- January 26, 2018
Veteran US diplomat Bill Richardson was pursuing "his own agenda" and was asked to step down from Myanmar's global advisory board on the Rohingya crisis, a statement from the government said on Thursday. Bangladesh insists the repatriation process will be voluntary and Myanmar has said it "welcomes" back those who can verify that they belong to Rakhine. (more...)
Tally of Indianapolis homeless population begins
- January 26, 2018
The annual Point-In-Time Count helps identify where the homeless population exists and what their needs are, said Sharon Liggins, executive director of Continuum of Care Network of Northwest Indiana. Ward also said, if possible, the volunteers have a list of 20 questions they try to ask homeless people to find out if they are a veteran, have mental illness or have addiction issues. (more...)
- January 26, 2018
The annual Point-In-Time Count helps identify where the homeless population exists and what their needs are, said Sharon Liggins, executive director of Continuum of Care Network of Northwest Indiana. Ward also said, if possible, the volunteers have a list of 20 questions they try to ask homeless people to find out if they are a veteran, have mental illness or have addiction issues. (more...)
'Doomsday clock' ticks closer to apocalyptic midnight
- January 26, 2018
To call the world nuclear situation dire is to understate the danger - and its immediacy. "In its rush to dismantle rational climate and energy policy, the administration has ignored scientific fact and well-founded economic analyses", the group said, pointing to, among other things, the administration's decision to pull the US out of the historic Paris climate change pact. (more...)
- January 26, 2018
To call the world nuclear situation dire is to understate the danger - and its immediacy. "In its rush to dismantle rational climate and energy policy, the administration has ignored scientific fact and well-founded economic analyses", the group said, pointing to, among other things, the administration's decision to pull the US out of the historic Paris climate change pact. (more...)
Guggenheim offers Trump solid gold toilet instead of Van Gogh
- January 26, 2018
The President and Melania Trump 's request to borrow a Van Gogh painting from the Guggenheim Museum didn't pan out, but the First Couple was offered a cheeky constellation prize... But Trump's rise came after Cattelan conceived of the toilet. Presidents often install artwork within the White House, sometimes on loan from museums or private collectors. (more...)
- January 26, 2018
The President and Melania Trump 's request to borrow a Van Gogh painting from the Guggenheim Museum didn't pan out, but the First Couple was offered a cheeky constellation prize... But Trump's rise came after Cattelan conceived of the toilet. Presidents often install artwork within the White House, sometimes on loan from museums or private collectors. (more...)
#WEF - Trump to tell Davos that `America first' good for globalism
- January 26, 2018
The U.S. Davos delegation, led by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, is already having an impact. She said the south wants to see "some kind of a momentum" created as a result of the Olympic rapprochement, but warned "south-north relations can not improve without some traction and advance on the nuclear front". (more...)
- January 26, 2018
The U.S. Davos delegation, led by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, is already having an impact. She said the south wants to see "some kind of a momentum" created as a result of the Olympic rapprochement, but warned "south-north relations can not improve without some traction and advance on the nuclear front". (more...)
Law and order under control ahead of Padmaavat release: Haryana Police
- January 26, 2018
Despite prohibitory orders in Gurgaon, hundreds of Shree Rajput Karni Sena supporters protested at the Kherki Daula toll plaza on the Delhi-Jaipur National Highway. He said that we have directed the police to deploy appropriate and adequate forces around cinema halls and multiplexes in the state. We've appealed people to protest peacefully, if they must.' Singh dismissed the reports that educational institutions in the district will remain closed tomorrow. (more...)
- January 26, 2018
Despite prohibitory orders in Gurgaon, hundreds of Shree Rajput Karni Sena supporters protested at the Kherki Daula toll plaza on the Delhi-Jaipur National Highway. He said that we have directed the police to deploy appropriate and adequate forces around cinema halls and multiplexes in the state. We've appealed people to protest peacefully, if they must.' Singh dismissed the reports that educational institutions in the district will remain closed tomorrow. (more...)
AlphaCat part of AIG's $5.6bn bid for Validus
- January 25, 2018
Merrill Lynch sold itself to Bank of America to avoid a fate similar to Lehman's. The company has a consensus rating of Hold and a consensus target price of $54.33. Dominion Energy, Inc. (NYSE:D) has risen 10.88% since January 23, 2017 and is uptrending. Analysts await Validus Holdings, Ltd . (NYSE:VR) to report earnings on February, 1 after the close. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
Merrill Lynch sold itself to Bank of America to avoid a fate similar to Lehman's. The company has a consensus rating of Hold and a consensus target price of $54.33. Dominion Energy, Inc. (NYSE:D) has risen 10.88% since January 23, 2017 and is uptrending. Analysts await Validus Holdings, Ltd . (NYSE:VR) to report earnings on February, 1 after the close. (more...)
Arshi Khan confirms film with Prabhas
- January 25, 2018
Hina also said that since Rocky loves to dance, she would not mind doing the next season of Nach Baliye with him. When asked what was the first thing she did after coming out of the house, she said, "I had my maa ke hath ka khaana, that was total bliss, in fact now I am planning for a trip somewhere". (more...)
- January 25, 2018
Hina also said that since Rocky loves to dance, she would not mind doing the next season of Nach Baliye with him. When asked what was the first thing she did after coming out of the house, she said, "I had my maa ke hath ka khaana, that was total bliss, in fact now I am planning for a trip somewhere". (more...)
Schools remain shut; transport operators to take 'situational' call
- January 25, 2018
Manjula Jayaraj Naidu, KRV's District president for Nelemangala, says the central government does not have Karnataka's interests at heart and is instead with Goa. In an appeal to the public to maintain peace and calm on Thursday, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said, "No one should resort to or encourage unlawful activities during the bandh". (more...)
- January 25, 2018
Manjula Jayaraj Naidu, KRV's District president for Nelemangala, says the central government does not have Karnataka's interests at heart and is instead with Goa. In an appeal to the public to maintain peace and calm on Thursday, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said, "No one should resort to or encourage unlawful activities during the bandh". (more...)
Trump postpones Mar-a-Lago fundraiser until spending bill vote
- January 25, 2018
Today marks the one-year anniversary of Trump taking the oath of office to become the 45th president. "He's not leaving until this is finished", Trump's budget director, Mick Mulvaney, told reporters outside the White House on Friday. "I think it was the right decision". If the Senate passes the legislation, it would then be sent to Trump's desk for him to sign. The gala comes as the US government faces a potential shutdown on midnight Friday if Republicans and Democrats in the Senate ... (more...)
- January 25, 2018
Today marks the one-year anniversary of Trump taking the oath of office to become the 45th president. "He's not leaving until this is finished", Trump's budget director, Mick Mulvaney, told reporters outside the White House on Friday. "I think it was the right decision". If the Senate passes the legislation, it would then be sent to Trump's desk for him to sign. The gala comes as the US government faces a potential shutdown on midnight Friday if Republicans and Democrats in the Senate ... (more...)
Mummified physique in Switzerland is Boris Johnson relative
- January 25, 2018
At the time she was alive, doctors believed mercury could help treat syphilis, but it was much more likely to have hastened her death. She's his great-great-great-great-great-great-great grand mummy. Using the most up to date methods, scientists were able to extract DNA material from the mummy's big toe. But over 40 years later, DNA experts have finally revealed the woman is Anna Catharina Bischoff - one of the UK's Foreign Secretary's ancestors. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
At the time she was alive, doctors believed mercury could help treat syphilis, but it was much more likely to have hastened her death. She's his great-great-great-great-great-great-great grand mummy. Using the most up to date methods, scientists were able to extract DNA material from the mummy's big toe. But over 40 years later, DNA experts have finally revealed the woman is Anna Catharina Bischoff - one of the UK's Foreign Secretary's ancestors. (more...)
How to keep seeing VTDigger on Facebook
- January 25, 2018
Facebook users if they are familiar with particular sources and if they find them truthful. "There's too much sensationalism, misinformation and polarization in the world today", said Mark Zuckerberg . On top of that, this move will only enforce something that Facebook had been inching towards for a while: forcing businesses and publishers to pay to have their news reach a larger audience. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
Facebook users if they are familiar with particular sources and if they find them truthful. "There's too much sensationalism, misinformation and polarization in the world today", said Mark Zuckerberg . On top of that, this move will only enforce something that Facebook had been inching towards for a while: forcing businesses and publishers to pay to have their news reach a larger audience. (more...)
On last day in Israel, Pence visits Western Wall, Yad Vashem
- January 25, 2018
As Pence prayed on the men's side, however, it was hard for some of the female journalists to see above the cameras and microphones held by their male colleagues. The move angered many American Jewish groups opposed to the discriminatory rules. It is now administered by the ultra-Orthodox Jewish Western Wall Heritage Foundation, which follows the tradition of separating men and women during prayer. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
As Pence prayed on the men's side, however, it was hard for some of the female journalists to see above the cameras and microphones held by their male colleagues. The move angered many American Jewish groups opposed to the discriminatory rules. It is now administered by the ultra-Orthodox Jewish Western Wall Heritage Foundation, which follows the tradition of separating men and women during prayer. (more...)
No media gag on reporting Sohrabuddin trial: Bombay HC
- January 25, 2018
Defence lawyers had also raised the issue of security of the accused as well as witnesses, and referred to alleged "misreporting" about the death of judge B H Loya when he was hearing the case. Justice Mohite-Dere said the petition before it was a "completely different" matter and this petition was not connected to petitions in the apex court. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
Defence lawyers had also raised the issue of security of the accused as well as witnesses, and referred to alleged "misreporting" about the death of judge B H Loya when he was hearing the case. Justice Mohite-Dere said the petition before it was a "completely different" matter and this petition was not connected to petitions in the apex court. (more...)
Phoenix high-speed chase ends in crash
- January 25, 2018
Officials say they were on the phone with Tabel during the chase. At about 10:50 a.m., the suspect auto exited the freeway and headed south on Rural Road toward the ASU campus. But it wasn't quite over. The auto careered down the central strip of the Apache Boulevard, in the city of Tempe, going through traffic lights at an intersection and then sideswiping a white SUV before hitting a black SUV head on. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
Officials say they were on the phone with Tabel during the chase. At about 10:50 a.m., the suspect auto exited the freeway and headed south on Rural Road toward the ASU campus. But it wasn't quite over. The auto careered down the central strip of the Apache Boulevard, in the city of Tempe, going through traffic lights at an intersection and then sideswiping a white SUV before hitting a black SUV head on. (more...)
Donald Trump set to be interviewed under oath over Russia-US claims
- January 25, 2018
Mueller. The president's attorneys have met with their counterparts in the special counsel's office. Mueller is also looking into whether the Trump campaign cooperated with the Russians, and whether Trump obstructed justice as the investigation got underway. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
Mueller. The president's attorneys have met with their counterparts in the special counsel's office. Mueller is also looking into whether the Trump campaign cooperated with the Russians, and whether Trump obstructed justice as the investigation got underway. (more...)
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