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Pressure Mounting in Mexico for NAFTA Round Seven
- March 03, 2018
The Mexican and Canadian officials, who declined to be named because of the sensitivity of the matter, said negotiators were seeking a new time for the auto content talks, which were due to start. Easter said he's not aware of any deadline to suspend talks, with the Mexican election scheduled for July. Now, exports have increased to $39 billion past year alone. (more...)
- March 03, 2018
The Mexican and Canadian officials, who declined to be named because of the sensitivity of the matter, said negotiators were seeking a new time for the auto content talks, which were due to start. Easter said he's not aware of any deadline to suspend talks, with the Mexican election scheduled for July. Now, exports have increased to $39 billion past year alone. (more...)
Case filed against Kerala magazine for picture of model breastfeeding child
- March 03, 2018
They have been charged under sections 3 and 4 of the Indecent Representation of Women Act, 1986. "It would have been flawless to use one of the picture from the inside pages that show a real mother breastfeeding her own baby", he said. The picture raised quite a storm on social media and was even reported in worldwide media. Gilu has told reporters that she did what she believed in. (more...)
- March 03, 2018
They have been charged under sections 3 and 4 of the Indecent Representation of Women Act, 1986. "It would have been flawless to use one of the picture from the inside pages that show a real mother breastfeeding her own baby", he said. The picture raised quite a storm on social media and was even reported in worldwide media. Gilu has told reporters that she did what she believed in. (more...)
State Department Makes Permanent Staffing Reductions To Embassy In Cuba
- March 03, 2018
In a news release Friday , the State Department said the safety of personnel in Cuba was a critical factor in making the staffing reductions permanent. Further, the department has noted that they have begun an investigation into the matter to establish the source of such attacks. James Williams, president of Engage Cuba, an organization that supports a stronger relationship between the United States and Cuba, said in a statement that the continued changes affect more than just State ... (more...)
- March 03, 2018
In a news release Friday , the State Department said the safety of personnel in Cuba was a critical factor in making the staffing reductions permanent. Further, the department has noted that they have begun an investigation into the matter to establish the source of such attacks. James Williams, president of Engage Cuba, an organization that supports a stronger relationship between the United States and Cuba, said in a statement that the continued changes affect more than just State ... (more...)
Weather Warnings Explained: What Do The Different Colours Mean?
- March 03, 2018
Temperatures will only reach a maximum of freezing at around noon before slowly dropping off into the early evening, reaching -5C. The red warning for parts of Scotland is in place from 3pm Wednesday to 10am Thursday . Rail companies are warning delays will continue after a day of widespread cancellations and disruptions to services across the country. Train operator Great Northern said it would run a "heavily reduced timetable" on Tuesday . (more...)
- March 03, 2018
Temperatures will only reach a maximum of freezing at around noon before slowly dropping off into the early evening, reaching -5C. The red warning for parts of Scotland is in place from 3pm Wednesday to 10am Thursday . Rail companies are warning delays will continue after a day of widespread cancellations and disruptions to services across the country. Train operator Great Northern said it would run a "heavily reduced timetable" on Tuesday . (more...)
WTO Slams US Plans to Introduce New Steel, Aluminum Tariffs
- March 03, 2018
Mr Trump summoned U.S. industry executives on Thursday and told them: "What's been allowed to go on for decades is disgraceful". The commerce department recommended that Trump either impose sweeping tariffs of at least 24 percent on all steel imports regardless of country of origin, impose at least 53 percent tariffs on steel imports from 12 countries or set a certain quota on all steel imports. (more...)
- March 03, 2018
Mr Trump summoned U.S. industry executives on Thursday and told them: "What's been allowed to go on for decades is disgraceful". The commerce department recommended that Trump either impose sweeping tariffs of at least 24 percent on all steel imports regardless of country of origin, impose at least 53 percent tariffs on steel imports from 12 countries or set a certain quota on all steel imports. (more...)
Major nor'easter slamming East Coast with heavy rain, strong winds
- March 03, 2018
There is also a hurricane-force wind warning for offshore waters in southeastern New England. With a giant nor'easter slamming into the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, forecasters are using warnings with dire language to inform coastal residents of MA that this storm will not be an ordinary event. (more...)
- March 03, 2018
There is also a hurricane-force wind warning for offshore waters in southeastern New England. With a giant nor'easter slamming into the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, forecasters are using warnings with dire language to inform coastal residents of MA that this storm will not be an ordinary event. (more...)
Women held in Iran during Federation Internationale de Football Association visit
- March 03, 2018
Infantino said he met Rouhani during a visit to Tehran on Thursday where he also attended a derby between Esteghlal and Persepolis , one of the top fixtures in the Iranian season. Iranian women have been allowed to attend some men's sporting events. Article Four prohibits "discrimination of any kind against a. gender". "He just told me, 'You know in countries like ours, sometimes these things take a little bit of time'". (more...)
- March 03, 2018
Infantino said he met Rouhani during a visit to Tehran on Thursday where he also attended a derby between Esteghlal and Persepolis , one of the top fixtures in the Iranian season. Iranian women have been allowed to attend some men's sporting events. Article Four prohibits "discrimination of any kind against a. gender". "He just told me, 'You know in countries like ours, sometimes these things take a little bit of time'". (more...)
Refuse and recycling collections cancelled in Warwick district today
- March 03, 2018
This week's wintry weather meant the council's bin collection service was hit by disruption. Following that, we will only collect waste contained inside your green bin. From June 2018 households in Daventry District will receive: one weekly food waste collection, two weekly mixed recycling collection in a new blue-lidded wheelie bin, three weekly general waste black bin collection, plus an optional two-weekly garden waste service for an annual fee of £35 a year. (more...)
- March 03, 2018
This week's wintry weather meant the council's bin collection service was hit by disruption. Following that, we will only collect waste contained inside your green bin. From June 2018 households in Daventry District will receive: one weekly food waste collection, two weekly mixed recycling collection in a new blue-lidded wheelie bin, three weekly general waste black bin collection, plus an optional two-weekly garden waste service for an annual fee of £35 a year. (more...)
Chris McDaniel officially targets Roger Wicker's Senate seat
- March 03, 2018
These were Mississippi Senator Chris McDaniel's last words just before displaying his campaign sign, symbolizing the Republican challenger's official entrance into the GOP primary race against Senator Roger Wicker. Trump has vowed support for Wicker and recently Wicker announced he's been endorsed by dozens of Trump's MS campaign chairmen and co-chairmen. "In politics you always keep your options open", McDaniel said. (more...)
- March 03, 2018
These were Mississippi Senator Chris McDaniel's last words just before displaying his campaign sign, symbolizing the Republican challenger's official entrance into the GOP primary race against Senator Roger Wicker. Trump has vowed support for Wicker and recently Wicker announced he's been endorsed by dozens of Trump's MS campaign chairmen and co-chairmen. "In politics you always keep your options open", McDaniel said. (more...)
Pence: Trump 'keeping his word' on abortion opposition
- March 03, 2018
Vice President Pence has previously praised President Trump for being "the most pro-life president in American history". The Susan B. Anthony List & Life Institute luncheon was part of the annual National Religious Broadcasters convention, Proclaim 18, which is meeting this week at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center. (more...)
- March 03, 2018
Vice President Pence has previously praised President Trump for being "the most pro-life president in American history". The Susan B. Anthony List & Life Institute luncheon was part of the annual National Religious Broadcasters convention, Proclaim 18, which is meeting this week at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center. (more...)
Sheriff: Wounded IN deputy will not survive his injuries
- March 03, 2018
The wounded deputy's name has not been released. Baldwin, his 55-year-old dad and Baumgardt, 21, took off on foot and as cops chased after the trio, Baumgardt opened fire, striking Pickett. Deputy Jacob Pickett was shot to death on Friday. . Police wounded one of the suspects in the auto, identified as 21-year-old Anthony Bumgarht, who is now in stable condition. (more...)
- March 03, 2018
The wounded deputy's name has not been released. Baldwin, his 55-year-old dad and Baumgardt, 21, took off on foot and as cops chased after the trio, Baumgardt opened fire, striking Pickett. Deputy Jacob Pickett was shot to death on Friday. . Police wounded one of the suspects in the auto, identified as 21-year-old Anthony Bumgarht, who is now in stable condition. (more...)
John Kelly Jokes That 'God Punished' Him With Trump White House Job
- March 03, 2018
The chief of staff said he engineered Porter's exit once he learned about the physical-abuse allegations, which were backed up by a photo showing ex-wife Colbie Holderness with a black eye she claims Porter gave her. Meanwhile, the president's announcement that he will impose steep tariffs on steel and aluminum imports Thursday surprised many in the White House. (more...)
- March 03, 2018
The chief of staff said he engineered Porter's exit once he learned about the physical-abuse allegations, which were backed up by a photo showing ex-wife Colbie Holderness with a black eye she claims Porter gave her. Meanwhile, the president's announcement that he will impose steep tariffs on steel and aluminum imports Thursday surprised many in the White House. (more...)
UK's Theresa May sets out vision for frictionless trade after Brexit
- March 03, 2018
As Bloomberg reported on February 24, May blurred a key red line she has long held onto: that of the role of the European Court of Justice, a symbol of lost sovereignty for Brexit backers. The Tory-leaders said Britain will also explore how the United Kingdom could remain in some EU institutions such as the European Aviation safety agency and chemical agency where the United Kingdom would be willing to pay in to their budgets. (more...)
- March 03, 2018
As Bloomberg reported on February 24, May blurred a key red line she has long held onto: that of the role of the European Court of Justice, a symbol of lost sovereignty for Brexit backers. The Tory-leaders said Britain will also explore how the United Kingdom could remain in some EU institutions such as the European Aviation safety agency and chemical agency where the United Kingdom would be willing to pay in to their budgets. (more...)
Something is stirring - Woods can be a Masters contender, says Feherty
- March 03, 2018
Tiger Woods has announced he will play in the Valspar Championship and Arnold Palmer Invitational over the next two weeks. Woods appears to finally be beyond the worst of his issues, though, and has recorded finishes of tied-23rd, a missed cut and 12th in his three PGA Tour starts this year. (more...)
- March 03, 2018
Tiger Woods has announced he will play in the Valspar Championship and Arnold Palmer Invitational over the next two weeks. Woods appears to finally be beyond the worst of his issues, though, and has recorded finishes of tied-23rd, a missed cut and 12th in his three PGA Tour starts this year. (more...)
Nagaland Election Results 2018: All you need to know
- March 03, 2018
Tripura went to polls on February 18, while elections were held in Meghalaya and Nagaland on February 27. Considering the number of parties, votes are likely to get splintered with none winning the magic number of 30. The Congress is predicted to win 13-17 seats with a voteshare of 21 per cent and others are likely to get 2 to 6 seats. From that perspective, the best way to interpret the Tripura exit poll results by the three agencies is to identify the "consensus view", which in ... (more...)
- March 03, 2018
Tripura went to polls on February 18, while elections were held in Meghalaya and Nagaland on February 27. Considering the number of parties, votes are likely to get splintered with none winning the magic number of 30. The Congress is predicted to win 13-17 seats with a voteshare of 21 per cent and others are likely to get 2 to 6 seats. From that perspective, the best way to interpret the Tripura exit poll results by the three agencies is to identify the "consensus view", which in ... (more...)
Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin might remake 9 to 5
- March 03, 2018
Parton, Fonda and Tomlin sent fans into meltdown mode past year when they reunited onstage at the Emmy's, and slammed Donald Trump. Last year, the 9 to 5 cast reunited at the 2017 Emmys , where the three legendary actresses took the stage to present the award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie, using the moment to make a strong political statement about President Donald Trump . (more...)
- March 03, 2018
Parton, Fonda and Tomlin sent fans into meltdown mode past year when they reunited onstage at the Emmy's, and slammed Donald Trump. Last year, the 9 to 5 cast reunited at the 2017 Emmys , where the three legendary actresses took the stage to present the award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie, using the moment to make a strong political statement about President Donald Trump . (more...)
Pairings set for Big Ten women's basketball tournament
- March 02, 2018
Which is as it should be in the minds of many Big Ten fans who suggest something simple like the locations of most of the conference's members should tilt things the Midwest's way. Coming into this game, Iowa had approximately a 22.3% chance of advancing to the quarter-final of the Big Ten Tournament , which meant beating 5th-seeded MI. (more...)
- March 02, 2018
Which is as it should be in the minds of many Big Ten fans who suggest something simple like the locations of most of the conference's members should tilt things the Midwest's way. Coming into this game, Iowa had approximately a 22.3% chance of advancing to the quarter-final of the Big Ten Tournament , which meant beating 5th-seeded MI. (more...)
Air travel disruption continues across the United Kingdom and Europe
- March 02, 2018
Travel Industry Exchange is the leading one-to-one event featuring a product-focused conference, networking and entertainment. At Manchester Airport, a host of domestic departures - including to Dublin, Cork, London Heathrow, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Exeter, Southampton and Glasgow - have been cancelled, as well as a 6.15am flight to Brussels. (more...)
- March 02, 2018
Travel Industry Exchange is the leading one-to-one event featuring a product-focused conference, networking and entertainment. At Manchester Airport, a host of domestic departures - including to Dublin, Cork, London Heathrow, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Exeter, Southampton and Glasgow - have been cancelled, as well as a 6.15am flight to Brussels. (more...)
Florida python devours deer in record-breaking meal
- March 02, 2018
Wildlife biologists from the Conservancy of Southwest Florida recently released a set of images showing a Burmese python they captured in Collier-Seminole State Park in 2015. A total of 20 adult male pythons are now under surveillance through radio telemetry, leading researchers to more pythons during the breeding season. (more...)
- March 02, 2018
Wildlife biologists from the Conservancy of Southwest Florida recently released a set of images showing a Burmese python they captured in Collier-Seminole State Park in 2015. A total of 20 adult male pythons are now under surveillance through radio telemetry, leading researchers to more pythons during the breeding season. (more...)
Archaeologists Discover 7000-Year-Old Native American Burial Site Off Florida Coast
- March 02, 2018
The site was discovered in 2016 by an amateur diver who was looking for shark's teeth but, to his surprise, found a human jawbone instead. Despite the murky water, several aqua archaeologists measured and marked the ocean floor with the help of laser guided equipment. (more...)
- March 02, 2018
The site was discovered in 2016 by an amateur diver who was looking for shark's teeth but, to his surprise, found a human jawbone instead. Despite the murky water, several aqua archaeologists measured and marked the ocean floor with the help of laser guided equipment. (more...)
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