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Kuwait urged to reform workers' rights to end Philippines crisis
- February 23, 2018
The request for an extension was made to allow the Philippine government to accommodate more of the 10,800 Filipinos believed to have overstayed their visas or ran away from their employers as only close to 3,000 of those qualified have applied so far. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
The request for an extension was made to allow the Philippine government to accommodate more of the 10,800 Filipinos believed to have overstayed their visas or ran away from their employers as only close to 3,000 of those qualified have applied so far. (more...)
Not Behind Ola in India, Here to Stay: Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi
- February 23, 2018
Uber was less successful in China, where it eventually had to exit the market in exchange for a stake in Didi Chuxing . Khosrowshahi said that India now accounts for 10 per cent of Uber trips at the global level, which he said is expected to go "higher and higher" as the company invests more here. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
Uber was less successful in China, where it eventually had to exit the market in exchange for a stake in Didi Chuxing . Khosrowshahi said that India now accounts for 10 per cent of Uber trips at the global level, which he said is expected to go "higher and higher" as the company invests more here. (more...)
Ice Hockey: US women end drought with shootout win over Canada
- February 23, 2018
Maddie Rooney stopped Meghan Agosta on her second try of the shootout to clinch it. Rooney stopped 29 shots in regulation and the 20-minute overtime. "When it comes down to a shootout, it could be anybody's game". The game was scoreless in the first two periods. "It's a great history", Team Canada coach Laura Schuler said. "Not everyone can take the pressure like that and she took it like a champ", she said . (more...)
- February 23, 2018
Maddie Rooney stopped Meghan Agosta on her second try of the shootout to clinch it. Rooney stopped 29 shots in regulation and the 20-minute overtime. "When it comes down to a shootout, it could be anybody's game". The game was scoreless in the first two periods. "It's a great history", Team Canada coach Laura Schuler said. "Not everyone can take the pressure like that and she took it like a champ", she said . (more...)
David Wise Defends Title, US Gets Another Halfpipe Gold
- February 23, 2018
Ferreira's third-run score of 96.40 points was not enough to overtake Wise, but it ensured him the silver medal in the 11-man event. Nico Porteous scored 94.80 from his second run to earn the 16-year-old New Zealander an unexpected bronze. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
Ferreira's third-run score of 96.40 points was not enough to overtake Wise, but it ensured him the silver medal in the 11-man event. Nico Porteous scored 94.80 from his second run to earn the 16-year-old New Zealander an unexpected bronze. (more...)
Haiti suspends Oxfam operations pending sex scandal probe
- February 23, 2018
Haiti has suspended Oxfam operations, as it investigates claims of sexual misconduct by charity staff in the aftermath of the 2010 natural disaster. 'These reprehensible acts, alleged crimes, acknowledged by the perpetrators as well as the NGO, are a serious violation of the dignity of the Haitian people, ' a government statement said. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
Haiti has suspended Oxfam operations, as it investigates claims of sexual misconduct by charity staff in the aftermath of the 2010 natural disaster. 'These reprehensible acts, alleged crimes, acknowledged by the perpetrators as well as the NGO, are a serious violation of the dignity of the Haitian people, ' a government statement said. (more...)
State police: LI man arrested after kicking Chevy Chase
- February 23, 2018
Landrio said he kicked the out-of-control Chase from inside the vehicle - sending him reeling into his Mercedes and onto the ground. He said he flashed his high beams at the pickup and followed it until it pulled over. As for whether or not they knew who the actor was, Landrio said: "I looked him up on Google and I still didn't know who he was". According to the report, the man said Chase wound up to throw a punch, to which the man responded with his foot. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
Landrio said he kicked the out-of-control Chase from inside the vehicle - sending him reeling into his Mercedes and onto the ground. He said he flashed his high beams at the pickup and followed it until it pulled over. As for whether or not they knew who the actor was, Landrio said: "I looked him up on Google and I still didn't know who he was". According to the report, the man said Chase wound up to throw a punch, to which the man responded with his foot. (more...)
Turkey ´strongly´ condemns Dutch MPs´ recognising Armenian ´genocide´
- February 23, 2018
However, despite the vote on February 22, acting Foreign Minister Sigrid Kaag said the Dutch government would not follow the parliament's lead. Historians estimate up to 1.5 million Armenians were killed by Ottoman Turks around the time of World War I, an event viewed by many scholars as the first genocide of the 20th century. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
However, despite the vote on February 22, acting Foreign Minister Sigrid Kaag said the Dutch government would not follow the parliament's lead. Historians estimate up to 1.5 million Armenians were killed by Ottoman Turks around the time of World War I, an event viewed by many scholars as the first genocide of the 20th century. (more...)
SC sees another clash of judges, this time over land acquisition case
- February 23, 2018
On Wednesday, a bench headed by Justice Lokur, while hearing a case related to the Land Acquisition Act, 2013, criticised Justice Mishra calling it " per incuriam ". Lawyers appearing before the bench of Justices Roy and Mishra - they were hearing a case in which the February 8 decision could have had an impact - brought to their notice the previous day's order of the bench led by Justice Lokur. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
On Wednesday, a bench headed by Justice Lokur, while hearing a case related to the Land Acquisition Act, 2013, criticised Justice Mishra calling it " per incuriam ". Lawyers appearing before the bench of Justices Roy and Mishra - they were hearing a case in which the February 8 decision could have had an impact - brought to their notice the previous day's order of the bench led by Justice Lokur. (more...)
Can not annul marriage between adults: SC
- February 23, 2018
The SC observation came while hearing the Hadiya case, which NIA has alleged was " love jihad ". After interacting with Hadiya, the SC had released her from parental custody and granted her freedom to pursue her studies and lead a life of her choice. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
The SC observation came while hearing the Hadiya case, which NIA has alleged was " love jihad ". After interacting with Hadiya, the SC had released her from parental custody and granted her freedom to pursue her studies and lead a life of her choice. (more...)
Social Divide In States May Discourage Investments, Says Arun Jaitley
- February 23, 2018
Addressing the concluding session of "UP Investors Summit 2018", the Finance Minister said, "The Investors Summit is the first major step for revival of the State's economy and activating investment cycle". He added that the state "comprises one of the largest workforces as well as consumer markets not only in India but anywhere in the world". "We will soon constitute a task force and send teams to Aligarh, Agra, Jhansi, Kanpur and Lucknow to discuss how will the defence be working in the ... (more...)
- February 23, 2018
Addressing the concluding session of "UP Investors Summit 2018", the Finance Minister said, "The Investors Summit is the first major step for revival of the State's economy and activating investment cycle". He added that the state "comprises one of the largest workforces as well as consumer markets not only in India but anywhere in the world". "We will soon constitute a task force and send teams to Aligarh, Agra, Jhansi, Kanpur and Lucknow to discuss how will the defence be working in the ... (more...)
Why Lindsey Vonn is wearing No. 7 in the Olympic downhill
- February 23, 2018
Instead, Vonn , who won bronze in the women's downhill , spread some of her grandfather's ashes near the mountain where the races took place. "Old lady" Lindsey Vonn topped the downhill section of the women's Olympic alpine combined on Thursday to leave American teammate Mikaela Shiffrin nearly two seconds to make up in the slalom . (more...)
- February 23, 2018
Instead, Vonn , who won bronze in the women's downhill , spread some of her grandfather's ashes near the mountain where the races took place. "Old lady" Lindsey Vonn topped the downhill section of the women's Olympic alpine combined on Thursday to leave American teammate Mikaela Shiffrin nearly two seconds to make up in the slalom . (more...)
Barnaby Joyce quits as Deputy PM
- February 23, 2018
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull was vocally to be unimpressed with Mr Joyce's conduct, calling it a "shocking error" and implementing a ban on sexual relations between ministers and staff. The Deputy PM officially confirmed at the press conference that he will step down . Backbencher MP Andrew Broad yesterday called for Joyce to stand down, sparking talk of an explosive leadership challenge on Monday. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull was vocally to be unimpressed with Mr Joyce's conduct, calling it a "shocking error" and implementing a ban on sexual relations between ministers and staff. The Deputy PM officially confirmed at the press conference that he will step down . Backbencher MP Andrew Broad yesterday called for Joyce to stand down, sparking talk of an explosive leadership challenge on Monday. (more...)
Kulsoom Nawaz to be made new PML-N president
- February 23, 2018
Bilawal further said that Nawaz Sharif should accept the court's verdict. Party members are bound under the law to follow party policy in the house but those joining parties after winning the elections as independent are not bound by this law. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
Bilawal further said that Nawaz Sharif should accept the court's verdict. Party members are bound under the law to follow party policy in the house but those joining parties after winning the elections as independent are not bound by this law. (more...)
Officials identify man who drove into Middlesex Hospital, lit self on fire
- February 23, 2018
He said no threat was made to the hospital ahead of the incident. The mayor said the crash was "deliberate". Police Chief William McKenna said they did not have a motive for Thursday's actions, but were confident Ellam acted alone. The hospital said it is not allowing visitors, except for special circumstances. The suspect has always been known to local authorities, with a criminal record going back several years. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
He said no threat was made to the hospital ahead of the incident. The mayor said the crash was "deliberate". Police Chief William McKenna said they did not have a motive for Thursday's actions, but were confident Ellam acted alone. The hospital said it is not allowing visitors, except for special circumstances. The suspect has always been known to local authorities, with a criminal record going back several years. (more...)
LeBron James urges the National Basketball Association not to change playoff format
- February 23, 2018
Above the jersey tag on the bottom are the words "All-Star Edition LA 2018". "We have a lot of work to do". This year, the NBA All-Stars got comfortable with that process. The Grizzlies have lost seven consecutive games, but have routinely played well against some of the top teams in the league. James averaged 17.8 points in that Finals series against the Mavs, which included an 8-point performance in Game 4 and a disgusting plus-minus in the series-clinching Game 6 (minus-24). (more...)
- February 23, 2018
Above the jersey tag on the bottom are the words "All-Star Edition LA 2018". "We have a lot of work to do". This year, the NBA All-Stars got comfortable with that process. The Grizzlies have lost seven consecutive games, but have routinely played well against some of the top teams in the league. James averaged 17.8 points in that Finals series against the Mavs, which included an 8-point performance in Game 4 and a disgusting plus-minus in the series-clinching Game 6 (minus-24). (more...)
Top North Korean general to attend Winter Olympics closing ceremony
- February 23, 2018
The dinner will be hosted at the Sangchunjae, which serves as a reception building for dignitaries. Chol's presence at the closing ceremonies will not be ignored by the Trump administration, the official said. "So, there will be no immediate contact this time". Pyongyang sent its nominal head of state, Kim Yong Nam , the highest-level visitor to the South from the North in recent memory. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
The dinner will be hosted at the Sangchunjae, which serves as a reception building for dignitaries. Chol's presence at the closing ceremonies will not be ignored by the Trump administration, the official said. "So, there will be no immediate contact this time". Pyongyang sent its nominal head of state, Kim Yong Nam , the highest-level visitor to the South from the North in recent memory. (more...)
Missouri governor indicted on felony invasion of privacy charge
- February 23, 2018
Asked about the lobbyist's hire on Thursday, House Speaker Todd Richardson, a Poplar Bluff Republican, said he's not met with a lobbyist from the firm and would not "unless they want to talk about something other than that", referring to the criminal investigation of the governor. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
Asked about the lobbyist's hire on Thursday, House Speaker Todd Richardson, a Poplar Bluff Republican, said he's not met with a lobbyist from the firm and would not "unless they want to talk about something other than that", referring to the criminal investigation of the governor. (more...)
Man blows himself up outside USA embassy in Montenegro
- February 23, 2018
Police investigation and identification of the assailant are under way. The Associated Press describes Jaukovic as an "ex-soldier decorated by former Serbian strongman Slobodan Milosevic after NATO's bombing of Serbia and Montenegro in 1999". (more...)
- February 23, 2018
Police investigation and identification of the assailant are under way. The Associated Press describes Jaukovic as an "ex-soldier decorated by former Serbian strongman Slobodan Milosevic after NATO's bombing of Serbia and Montenegro in 1999". (more...)
NYU Served 'Racially Insensitive' Kool-Aid & Watermelon For Black History Month
- February 23, 2018
Sophomore Nia Harris, who's black, says the head cook dismissed her objections and told her that black employees planned the menu. An elementary school teacher's classroom door tribute to Black History Month has brought her some instant fame. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
Sophomore Nia Harris, who's black, says the head cook dismissed her objections and told her that black employees planned the menu. An elementary school teacher's classroom door tribute to Black History Month has brought her some instant fame. (more...)
Governor Abbott commutes death sentence of Bart Whitaker
- February 23, 2018
Abbott said a number of factors distinguished Whitaker's case from 30 other executions that had taken place under his watch as governor, including the pleas of the inmate's father , Kent Whitaker, who had begged for his son's life to be spared despite being shot and severely wounded in the 2003 ambush that had killed two other members of his family. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
Abbott said a number of factors distinguished Whitaker's case from 30 other executions that had taken place under his watch as governor, including the pleas of the inmate's father , Kent Whitaker, who had begged for his son's life to be spared despite being shot and severely wounded in the 2003 ambush that had killed two other members of his family. (more...)
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