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Natural disaster of magnitude 6.1 strikes Afghanistan, tremors felt in North India
- January 31, 2018
The spokesman for Provincial Department Management Authority (PDMA) said the authorities were in contact with all the districts of the province to ascertain about damage of property or any casualty. Just minutes into the tremors, " earthquake " started trending on Twitter in Pakistan with people inquiring after one another, sharing pictures and videos of the tremors that jolted various parts of Pakistan. (more...)
- January 31, 2018
The spokesman for Provincial Department Management Authority (PDMA) said the authorities were in contact with all the districts of the province to ascertain about damage of property or any casualty. Just minutes into the tremors, " earthquake " started trending on Twitter in Pakistan with people inquiring after one another, sharing pictures and videos of the tremors that jolted various parts of Pakistan. (more...)
Tom Brady Ends Interview After Comment About Daughter
- January 31, 2018
Alex Reimer is now suspended "indefinitely" from his job at MA radio station, WEEI, after he referred to Tom Brady's daughter as an "annoying little pissant" on January 25. I've never stayed away from criticism. "For me, I've learned the auto ride home is a great time - 30 minutes of time - where I can listen to music and find a good space for me to be in for the day; whether that's driving into work in the morning, or I can think about things I need to do, I want to do". (more...)
- January 31, 2018
Alex Reimer is now suspended "indefinitely" from his job at MA radio station, WEEI, after he referred to Tom Brady's daughter as an "annoying little pissant" on January 25. I've never stayed away from criticism. "For me, I've learned the auto ride home is a great time - 30 minutes of time - where I can listen to music and find a good space for me to be in for the day; whether that's driving into work in the morning, or I can think about things I need to do, I want to do". (more...)
Did not feel like an election campaign in Meghalaya :Rahul
- January 31, 2018
Viola! Here comes the BJP's big chance. Alleging that the jacket was bought with the "black' money fleeced from Meghalayan State exchequer by rampant corruption", the Meghalaya BJP said that Rahul instead could have given a report card of the state government. (more...)
- January 31, 2018
Viola! Here comes the BJP's big chance. Alleging that the jacket was bought with the "black' money fleeced from Meghalayan State exchequer by rampant corruption", the Meghalaya BJP said that Rahul instead could have given a report card of the state government. (more...)
Russian speed skater Graf refuses to compete at Pyeongchang
- January 31, 2018
North Korea canceled a joint cultural performance with South Korea at a mountain resort north of the border, blaming the media in Seoul for "defaming" its position on next month's Winter Olympics . Earlier this month, the two Koreas held the first high-level talks in two years following Kim's offer to discuss his country's participation in the Olympics. (more...)
- January 31, 2018
North Korea canceled a joint cultural performance with South Korea at a mountain resort north of the border, blaming the media in Seoul for "defaming" its position on next month's Winter Olympics . Earlier this month, the two Koreas held the first high-level talks in two years following Kim's offer to discuss his country's participation in the Olympics. (more...)
Paul Simon Is The Latest Legend To Say "Farewell"
- January 31, 2018
Paul Simon has announced a farewell show for London in July. As Rolling Stone note , an interview with The New York Times in 2016 saw Paul Simon offer his thoughts on retirement, stating "Showbiz doesn't hold any interest for me". "And if that's gone, if you have to make up yourself, who are you?" Paul Simon's latest album, the acclaimed " Stranger To Stranger ", came out in 2016. (more...)
- January 31, 2018
Paul Simon has announced a farewell show for London in July. As Rolling Stone note , an interview with The New York Times in 2016 saw Paul Simon offer his thoughts on retirement, stating "Showbiz doesn't hold any interest for me". "And if that's gone, if you have to make up yourself, who are you?" Paul Simon's latest album, the acclaimed " Stranger To Stranger ", came out in 2016. (more...)
Trump May Ask Sessions to Prosecute Mueller
- January 31, 2018
Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said on ABC's "This Week", adding that "Mr. Mueller is the flawless guy to get to the bottom of all this, and he will". Collins on Sunday, Jan. "But right now, there is not an issue, so why create one when there isn't a place for it?" On CNN's " State of the Union ", Collins said: "It certainly wouldn't hurt to put that extra safeguard in place, given the latest stories". (more...)
- January 31, 2018
Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said on ABC's "This Week", adding that "Mr. Mueller is the flawless guy to get to the bottom of all this, and he will". Collins on Sunday, Jan. "But right now, there is not an issue, so why create one when there isn't a place for it?" On CNN's " State of the Union ", Collins said: "It certainly wouldn't hurt to put that extra safeguard in place, given the latest stories". (more...)
Theresa May warns China to play by global rules
- January 31, 2018
May's trip to China comes amid continuing unrest in the Conservative Party at home, with speculation mounting over her future. "The depth of our relationship means we can have frank discussions on all issues", she said earlier this week. May has echoed calls by U.S. President Donald Trump for China to press neighbouring North Korea into reining in its nuclear and missile development. (more...)
- January 31, 2018
May's trip to China comes amid continuing unrest in the Conservative Party at home, with speculation mounting over her future. "The depth of our relationship means we can have frank discussions on all issues", she said earlier this week. May has echoed calls by U.S. President Donald Trump for China to press neighbouring North Korea into reining in its nuclear and missile development. (more...)
Trump to keep Guantanamo Bay prison open
- January 31, 2018
The order also said that USA detention operations at Guantanamo Bay are safe, legal, humane and consistent with worldwide law. It has also attracted massive criticism for human rights abuses including "enhanced interrogation techniques" waterboarding, walling, sleep deprivation, dietary manipulation and cramped confinement. (more...)
- January 31, 2018
The order also said that USA detention operations at Guantanamo Bay are safe, legal, humane and consistent with worldwide law. It has also attracted massive criticism for human rights abuses including "enhanced interrogation techniques" waterboarding, walling, sleep deprivation, dietary manipulation and cramped confinement. (more...)
U.S. delegation chased out of Bethlehem: 'You are not welcome anymore'
- January 31, 2018
They chanted anti-U.S. slogans as the delegation entered the office building, and threw shoes and tomatoes at them on their way out. Samir Hazboun, the chamber's director, told Reuters that a digital marketing workshop, which the U.S. reconsider their decisions on Jerusalem. "The program was one part of long-term US engagement to create economic opportunities for Palestinians", the State Department said in a statement. (more...)
- January 31, 2018
They chanted anti-U.S. slogans as the delegation entered the office building, and threw shoes and tomatoes at them on their way out. Samir Hazboun, the chamber's director, told Reuters that a digital marketing workshop, which the U.S. reconsider their decisions on Jerusalem. "The program was one part of long-term US engagement to create economic opportunities for Palestinians", the State Department said in a statement. (more...)
Did The White House Copy Its Russian Oligarchs List from Forbes ?
- January 31, 2018
The Treasury Department did, at the last minute, release a Russian oligarch list, an unclassified annex to its report on sanctions . The Russian president went on to say that the report represents an unfriendly step by the USA administration, saying that it harms Moscow-Washington relations. (more...)
- January 31, 2018
The Treasury Department did, at the last minute, release a Russian oligarch list, an unclassified annex to its report on sanctions . The Russian president went on to say that the report represents an unfriendly step by the USA administration, saying that it harms Moscow-Washington relations. (more...)
Delegates to Syria Peace Talks Heckle Russian Foreign Minister
- January 31, 2018
A Syrian peace conference in Russian Federation got off to a rocky start on Tuesday after some delegates opposed to President Bashar al-Assad refused to leave the airport on arrival, saying they were offended by the presence of the Syrian state's flag and emblem. (more...)
- January 31, 2018
A Syrian peace conference in Russian Federation got off to a rocky start on Tuesday after some delegates opposed to President Bashar al-Assad refused to leave the airport on arrival, saying they were offended by the presence of the Syrian state's flag and emblem. (more...)
Broadcasters shut as Kenya opposition leader takes symbolic oath of office
- January 31, 2018
Interior Minister, Fred Matiangi, in a gazette notice has declared the movement an organised criminal group. Support for Mr Odinga remains fanatical in his strongholds, as could be seen by the frenzied crowd that greeted his arrival in Nairobi's Uhuru Park on Tuesday. (more...)
- January 31, 2018
Interior Minister, Fred Matiangi, in a gazette notice has declared the movement an organised criminal group. Support for Mr Odinga remains fanatical in his strongholds, as could be seen by the frenzied crowd that greeted his arrival in Nairobi's Uhuru Park on Tuesday. (more...)
Hamas co-founder dies after shooting himself in the head
- January 31, 2018
Al-Alami was the first representative of Palestinian group Hamas in Iran before he went to Syria where he lived till 2012. Hamas leader Imad al-Alami, who was critically injured earlier this month when a bullet penetrated his head, died of his wounds on Tuesday. (more...)
- January 31, 2018
Al-Alami was the first representative of Palestinian group Hamas in Iran before he went to Syria where he lived till 2012. Hamas leader Imad al-Alami, who was critically injured earlier this month when a bullet penetrated his head, died of his wounds on Tuesday. (more...)
Snoopers charter: Government mass surveillance regime ruled 'unlawful' by appeals court
- January 31, 2018
He added:"The government must now bring forward changes to the Investigatory Powers Act to ensure that hundreds of thousands of people, many of whom are innocent victims or witnesses to crime, are protected by a system of independent approval for access to communications data". (more...)
- January 31, 2018
He added:"The government must now bring forward changes to the Investigatory Powers Act to ensure that hundreds of thousands of people, many of whom are innocent victims or witnesses to crime, are protected by a system of independent approval for access to communications data". (more...)
Three dead after helicopter crashes into California home
- January 31, 2018
It's unclear if it was indeed the pilot. "We didn't want to take a chance of hurting anybody". Witnesses described seeing a plume of smoke as the four- seat Robinson 44 craft plunged to the ground and appeared to clip the roof of one home before skidding along the ground at an intersection and smashing into another house. (more...)
- January 31, 2018
It's unclear if it was indeed the pilot. "We didn't want to take a chance of hurting anybody". Witnesses described seeing a plume of smoke as the four- seat Robinson 44 craft plunged to the ground and appeared to clip the roof of one home before skidding along the ground at an intersection and smashing into another house. (more...)
After being trolled, Bareilly DM takes down Facebook post
- January 31, 2018
Take a procession into Muslim-dominated localities and raise "death to Pakistan " slogans. In another post Singh taunted asking why the so-called nationalists weren't shouting anti-China slogans since it was a bigger enemy. He added that the government was focussing on the maintenance of peace and to ensure that such incidents are not repeated. Later, after a controversy broke out, he deleted the post and posted a fresh one saying he was only talking about the law and order situation in ... (more...)
- January 31, 2018
Take a procession into Muslim-dominated localities and raise "death to Pakistan " slogans. In another post Singh taunted asking why the so-called nationalists weren't shouting anti-China slogans since it was a bigger enemy. He added that the government was focussing on the maintenance of peace and to ensure that such incidents are not repeated. Later, after a controversy broke out, he deleted the post and posted a fresh one saying he was only talking about the law and order situation in ... (more...)
Risking arrest and prison, Iranian women cast off their hijabs in protest
- January 31, 2018
After seeing the impact Movahed's photo had on social media, bystanders advised the 28-year-old to step down from the box only a few minutes later because they'd gotten enough photos and applauded her "good going". Standing on the same pillar box as Ms Movahed a month ago, the second woman, identified locally as Nagres Hosseini, was detained on Monday. She said women in Iran want to have control over their own bodies. (more...)
- January 31, 2018
After seeing the impact Movahed's photo had on social media, bystanders advised the 28-year-old to step down from the box only a few minutes later because they'd gotten enough photos and applauded her "good going". Standing on the same pillar box as Ms Movahed a month ago, the second woman, identified locally as Nagres Hosseini, was detained on Monday. She said women in Iran want to have control over their own bodies. (more...)
Finsbury Park terror accused hoped to kill Jeremy Corbyn, he tells court
- January 31, 2018
The final prosecution evidence is being heard on the seventh day of the trial. "We knew that Jeremy Corbyn would be in attendance because he is a regular at that event. In the dock Osborne, of Glyn Rhosyn in Cardiff , said all he could remember of the attack was peering out the van before the moment of impact, which he said "sort of reminded me of Hungry Hippos". (more...)
- January 31, 2018
The final prosecution evidence is being heard on the seventh day of the trial. "We knew that Jeremy Corbyn would be in attendance because he is a regular at that event. In the dock Osborne, of Glyn Rhosyn in Cardiff , said all he could remember of the attack was peering out the van before the moment of impact, which he said "sort of reminded me of Hungry Hippos". (more...)
At Hearing, Scott Pruitt Shows Why He's the Worst EPA Administrator Ever
- January 31, 2018
Pruitt sat stoically Tuesday as Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, a Democrat from Rhode Island, read the comments aloud. During his appearance before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, Pruitt clashed with Democratic senators who criticized the administration's year long campaign to roll back environmental regulations. (more...)
- January 31, 2018
Pruitt sat stoically Tuesday as Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, a Democrat from Rhode Island, read the comments aloud. During his appearance before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, Pruitt clashed with Democratic senators who criticized the administration's year long campaign to roll back environmental regulations. (more...)
Chris Christie Warns Trump Against Meeting with Robert Mueller
- January 31, 2018
The hiring is scheduled to be announced Tuesday on Good Morning America . The newly signed pundit left office on January 16 after an eight year term, the end of which was marred by historically low approval ratings. His approval rating at the time was a bleak 15 percent, according to a Quinnipiac University poll. Chris Christie has accepted a contributor position with ABC News less than two weeks after the conclusion of his rocky gubernatorial term. (more...)
- January 31, 2018
The hiring is scheduled to be announced Tuesday on Good Morning America . The newly signed pundit left office on January 16 after an eight year term, the end of which was marred by historically low approval ratings. His approval rating at the time was a bleak 15 percent, according to a Quinnipiac University poll. Chris Christie has accepted a contributor position with ABC News less than two weeks after the conclusion of his rocky gubernatorial term. (more...)
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