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DMK to raise Women's Reservation Bill in Parliament
- January 30, 2018
On Monday, the Budget session of the Parliament will commence. "They want to just get done with this & go for election". However, it has been stuck in the Rajya Sabha as the Opposition is demanding that the Bill be sent to a Select committee of the Rajya Sabha to help remove the lacunae in the legislation. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
On Monday, the Budget session of the Parliament will commence. "They want to just get done with this & go for election". However, it has been stuck in the Rajya Sabha as the Opposition is demanding that the Bill be sent to a Select committee of the Rajya Sabha to help remove the lacunae in the legislation. (more...)
SolGen Calida: President has authority to discipline Deputy Ombudsman
- January 30, 2018
To questions whether Malacañang's move was constitutional, given the 2014 ruling , Roque could only insist that the deputy ombudsman is not impeachable. Gonzales was ordered dismissed by Aquino due to Gonzales' alleged gross neglect of duty and gross misconduct in handling the complaint of police officer Rolando Mendoza-the hostage-taker killed in the 2013 Rizal Park hostage incident. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
To questions whether Malacañang's move was constitutional, given the 2014 ruling , Roque could only insist that the deputy ombudsman is not impeachable. Gonzales was ordered dismissed by Aquino due to Gonzales' alleged gross neglect of duty and gross misconduct in handling the complaint of police officer Rolando Mendoza-the hostage-taker killed in the 2013 Rizal Park hostage incident. (more...)
China Eastern cancels flights amid routes row between China and Taiwan
- January 30, 2018
The Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) had denied requests from the two Chinese airlines for additional flights to Taiwan that would have used the northbound M503 flight route, as well as the W121, W122 and W123 extension routes. The airline apologized to customers and said it was providing free refunds and rebooking for anyone booked on the now-cancelled flights. There would be aviation safety risks for carriers operating on any of those routes, the agency said at the time. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
The Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) had denied requests from the two Chinese airlines for additional flights to Taiwan that would have used the northbound M503 flight route, as well as the W121, W122 and W123 extension routes. The airline apologized to customers and said it was providing free refunds and rebooking for anyone booked on the now-cancelled flights. There would be aviation safety risks for carriers operating on any of those routes, the agency said at the time. (more...)
Border Patrol finds 76 undocumented immigrants in tractor-trailer
- January 30, 2018
During this inspection, agents said they found 76 undocumented immigrants from Mexico, El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala. The vehicle involved was tracked to the side of Interstate 5 near Dairy Mart Road near the border about 12:10 p.m., where agents conducted an immigration check. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
During this inspection, agents said they found 76 undocumented immigrants from Mexico, El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala. The vehicle involved was tracked to the side of Interstate 5 near Dairy Mart Road near the border about 12:10 p.m., where agents conducted an immigration check. (more...)
Senator Kwankwaso Blinks, Suspends Kano Visit Planned Tomorrow
- January 30, 2018
Ahead of the scheduled local government elections in Kano state, the Kano state police command has urged Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso , to postpone his scheduled visit to the state for a political rally. We therefore reject in totality the fear mongering being dished out in Kano by the police command because it is partial, ridiculous, false and anti-people. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
Ahead of the scheduled local government elections in Kano state, the Kano state police command has urged Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso , to postpone his scheduled visit to the state for a political rally. We therefore reject in totality the fear mongering being dished out in Kano by the police command because it is partial, ridiculous, false and anti-people. (more...)
'Kim Jong Un's brother met with unidentified American'
- January 30, 2018
Kim died in agony shortly afterwards and the women were arrested days later. They pleaded not guilty to murder charges when their trial began October 2. He had arrived in Malaysia from Macau on February 6. He was allowed to leave Malaysia in March after a tense diplomatic stand-off between Malaysia and North Korea. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
Kim died in agony shortly afterwards and the women were arrested days later. They pleaded not guilty to murder charges when their trial began October 2. He had arrived in Malaysia from Macau on February 6. He was allowed to leave Malaysia in March after a tense diplomatic stand-off between Malaysia and North Korea. (more...)
Police cut hair, force transgenders to wear men's clothes in Aceh
- January 30, 2018
The trans women would be detained for several days, followed by a five-day "training" programme including efforts to make them walk and speak in a more "manly" way, as well as "morals teaching" by local clerics, police said. "All citizens deserve protection and to be treated equally", Commissioner Beka Ulung Hapsara told the BBC . The Indonesian National Commission of Human Rights has condemned the raids, saying the police acted outside the law and their actions were inhuman. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
The trans women would be detained for several days, followed by a five-day "training" programme including efforts to make them walk and speak in a more "manly" way, as well as "morals teaching" by local clerics, police said. "All citizens deserve protection and to be treated equally", Commissioner Beka Ulung Hapsara told the BBC . The Indonesian National Commission of Human Rights has condemned the raids, saying the police acted outside the law and their actions were inhuman. (more...)
Recording of statements in Shopian case to begin today
- January 30, 2018
Police in India's restive south Kashmir have registered a complaint against the Indian Army after two civilians were killed and one was seriously injured when the forces allegedly opened fire at them on Saturday in Shopian district. Attributing the stone pelting in Shopian to a conspiracy by Pakistan after the Army foiled all its attempts to push militants into the state, he said that whatever Army did was the need of the hour otherwise hundreds of innocent lives would have been lost. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
Police in India's restive south Kashmir have registered a complaint against the Indian Army after two civilians were killed and one was seriously injured when the forces allegedly opened fire at them on Saturday in Shopian district. Attributing the stone pelting in Shopian to a conspiracy by Pakistan after the Army foiled all its attempts to push militants into the state, he said that whatever Army did was the need of the hour otherwise hundreds of innocent lives would have been lost. (more...)
Donald Trump: US gained't speak to Taliban after latest assaults in Afghanistan
- January 30, 2018
Afghan Defense Ministry spokesman Dawlat Waziri said a suicide bomber struck the military unit guarding the academy, setting off a gunbattle. Two of the attackers were killed in the gunbattle, two detonated their suicide vests and one was arrested by the soldiers, he said. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
Afghan Defense Ministry spokesman Dawlat Waziri said a suicide bomber struck the military unit guarding the academy, setting off a gunbattle. Two of the attackers were killed in the gunbattle, two detonated their suicide vests and one was arrested by the soldiers, he said. (more...)
Caroline Wozniacki is living the dream: Father
- January 30, 2018
One, of course, was for herself. But the major had never come. All that changed last weekend when she overcame Halep by two sets to one. At the age of 27 Wozniacki has ended the doubts on whether she would go her career without winning one of the sport's big ones. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
One, of course, was for herself. But the major had never come. All that changed last weekend when she overcame Halep by two sets to one. At the age of 27 Wozniacki has ended the doubts on whether she would go her career without winning one of the sport's big ones. (more...)
Russians will target United States polls, Central Intelligence Agency chief Mike Pompeo warns
- January 30, 2018
When asked if Russian Federation is likely to attempt to interfere in this year's USA midterm elections - which will see all seats in the House of Representatives and a third of all Senate seats up for grabs - Mr Pompeo suggested: "I have every expectation that they will continue to try and do that". (more...)
- January 30, 2018
When asked if Russian Federation is likely to attempt to interfere in this year's USA midterm elections - which will see all seats in the House of Representatives and a third of all Senate seats up for grabs - Mr Pompeo suggested: "I have every expectation that they will continue to try and do that". (more...)
North Korea Says Trump's 'America First' Will End US 'Empire of Evils'
- January 30, 2018
But for economic sanctions to force North Korean leader Kim Jong Un into making meaningful nuclear concessions, let alone to bring a change in North Korea's leadership, the United States and its allies need a long-term strategy to constrain North Korea's economy and make the sanctions bite. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
But for economic sanctions to force North Korean leader Kim Jong Un into making meaningful nuclear concessions, let alone to bring a change in North Korea's leadership, the United States and its allies need a long-term strategy to constrain North Korea's economy and make the sanctions bite. (more...)
Uncertainty swirls around Puigdemont investiture vote
- January 30, 2018
Rajoy imposed direct rule on the semi-autonomous region, sacked its government including Puigdemont, dissolved parliament and called snap elections. Madrid faces the decision of further exasperating separatist sentiments by arresting Puigdemont should he return, or appealing his candidacy to the Council of State. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
Rajoy imposed direct rule on the semi-autonomous region, sacked its government including Puigdemont, dissolved parliament and called snap elections. Madrid faces the decision of further exasperating separatist sentiments by arresting Puigdemont should he return, or appealing his candidacy to the Council of State. (more...)
Tourists Arrested in Cambodia for "Dancing Pornographically" Near Famed Temple
- January 30, 2018
A Kiwi man at the centre of "pornographic dancing" allegations in Cambodia faces up to a year behind bars. Police also released photos that show pairs simulating various sexual positions at a party, but the origin of the images is unclear and many in them do not appear in the line-up also posted by authorities. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
A Kiwi man at the centre of "pornographic dancing" allegations in Cambodia faces up to a year behind bars. Police also released photos that show pairs simulating various sexual positions at a party, but the origin of the images is unclear and many in them do not appear in the line-up also posted by authorities. (more...)
Saudi Government Decides to Seize Over $100 Billion in Corruption Purge
- January 30, 2018
Some are believed to have been moved from the Ritz to prison after refusing to admit wrongdoing and reach financial settlements with the authorities. "Negotiation and settlement with many has been concluded and cases have been transferred to the Public Prosecution Office to complete the relevant procedures, " the statement said. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
Some are believed to have been moved from the Ritz to prison after refusing to admit wrongdoing and reach financial settlements with the authorities. "Negotiation and settlement with many has been concluded and cases have been transferred to the Public Prosecution Office to complete the relevant procedures, " the statement said. (more...)
Snow, high near 20 — TODAY'S FORECAST
- January 30, 2018
Snow continues through the morning before tapering to lingering lighter flurries and snow showers in the early afternoon. Rain began moving into West Virginia from the west Monday afternoon. The chance of snow accumulation to reach more than 3 inches is 31 percent while the chance for snow accumulation under 1 inch is only 10 percent. The overnight low should be around 29 degrees followed by a daytime high near freezing Tuesday, the weather service says. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
Snow continues through the morning before tapering to lingering lighter flurries and snow showers in the early afternoon. Rain began moving into West Virginia from the west Monday afternoon. The chance of snow accumulation to reach more than 3 inches is 31 percent while the chance for snow accumulation under 1 inch is only 10 percent. The overnight low should be around 29 degrees followed by a daytime high near freezing Tuesday, the weather service says. (more...)
Congress accidentally issues tickets to Trump's 'State of the Uniom' speech
- January 30, 2018
The president will likely urge both parties to solve the immigration problem in the United States , commit to serious border security, and announce plans for dramatic infrastructure spending. Administration officials have said the largest share of funding would be cash grants, with preference given to places that use taxes, tolls or other revenue to reduce reliance on federal funding. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
The president will likely urge both parties to solve the immigration problem in the United States , commit to serious border security, and announce plans for dramatic infrastructure spending. Administration officials have said the largest share of funding would be cash grants, with preference given to places that use taxes, tolls or other revenue to reduce reliance on federal funding. (more...)
President Buhari Attends AU Summit Closing Ceremony
- January 30, 2018
Corruption was another issue that Kagame addressed and he reminded that, it should not be conceived as if "corruption is an African thing, was born in Africa, lives in Africa and will die in Africa". He said, corruption should always be punished regardless where it comes from. "Strong institutions are a necessary condition in any society which aims to fight corruption". (more...)
- January 30, 2018
Corruption was another issue that Kagame addressed and he reminded that, it should not be conceived as if "corruption is an African thing, was born in Africa, lives in Africa and will die in Africa". He said, corruption should always be punished regardless where it comes from. "Strong institutions are a necessary condition in any society which aims to fight corruption". (more...)
Tickets for misspelled 'State of the Uniom' distributed
- January 30, 2018
It was an apparent typo, although the president has never publicly commented on the issue. The printing is overseen by the Sergeant at Arms of the US House of Representatives, whose office on Monday acknowledged the mistake . "Just received my ticket for the State of the Union ". While the minor error may seem trivial on the surface, it truly speaks volumes about the carelessness the entire administration has displayed throughout the past year of Trump's presidency. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
It was an apparent typo, although the president has never publicly commented on the issue. The printing is overseen by the Sergeant at Arms of the US House of Representatives, whose office on Monday acknowledged the mistake . "Just received my ticket for the State of the Union ". While the minor error may seem trivial on the surface, it truly speaks volumes about the carelessness the entire administration has displayed throughout the past year of Trump's presidency. (more...)
Ready for talks with India on differences over corridor with Pakistan: China
- January 30, 2018
Days after Indian ambassador to China Gautam Bambawale said that the country must discuss India's problem with the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), China said on Monday that it was ready to discuss India's concerns about the economic corridor, which passes through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
Days after Indian ambassador to China Gautam Bambawale said that the country must discuss India's problem with the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), China said on Monday that it was ready to discuss India's concerns about the economic corridor, which passes through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. (more...)
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