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Remains of seventh person found in planter linked to McArthur
- March 05, 2018
Also at the news conference, it was revealed that the remains of a seventh individual have been found in a planter at the Leaside property at 53 Mallory Cres. So far, police have only identified three of the sets of remains recovered - those of Kinsman, 49, Mahmudi, 50, and Navaratnam, 40. Ontario's chief forensic pathologist Michael Pollanen told a press conference this case has "challenged" his team. (more...)
- March 05, 2018
Also at the news conference, it was revealed that the remains of a seventh individual have been found in a planter at the Leaside property at 53 Mallory Cres. So far, police have only identified three of the sets of remains recovered - those of Kinsman, 49, Mahmudi, 50, and Navaratnam, 40. Ontario's chief forensic pathologist Michael Pollanen told a press conference this case has "challenged" his team. (more...)
Special counsel subpoena demands communications from Trump, his campaign staff
- March 05, 2018
The outlet says Mueller's subpoena is for documents going back to November 1, 2015, when Trump's campaign for president was already underway. Mueller wants communications between the witness and Hope Hicks , Stephen Bannon, Roger Stone , Carter Page, Michael Cohen , Keith Schiller, Rick Gates, Corey Lewandowski and Paul Manafort , according to Axios , which first reported on the subpoena. (more...)
- March 05, 2018
The outlet says Mueller's subpoena is for documents going back to November 1, 2015, when Trump's campaign for president was already underway. Mueller wants communications between the witness and Hope Hicks , Stephen Bannon, Roger Stone , Carter Page, Michael Cohen , Keith Schiller, Rick Gates, Corey Lewandowski and Paul Manafort , according to Axios , which first reported on the subpoena. (more...)
WH Trade Director: 'No Country Exclusions' But Will Be Tariff 'Exemptions'
- March 05, 2018
That followed similar equivocation by Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the White House spokeswoman, who was asked on Friday whether Mr. Trump was committed to the tariffs he announced in a hastily arranged meeting on Thursday. May's office says they agreed "the overwhelming responsibility" for suffering falls on the Syrian government and Russian Federation, its main backer. (more...)
- March 05, 2018
That followed similar equivocation by Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the White House spokeswoman, who was asked on Friday whether Mr. Trump was committed to the tariffs he announced in a hastily arranged meeting on Thursday. May's office says they agreed "the overwhelming responsibility" for suffering falls on the Syrian government and Russian Federation, its main backer. (more...)
White House: Trump did not have call with N. Koreans
- March 05, 2018
The delegation, representing the South's President Moon Jae-in, is pushing for talks between the nuclear-armed regime and the United States, after Kim sent his sister Kim Yo Jong to the Winter Games in the South. The last South Korean delegation to go to North Korea was more than 10 years ago, in 2007, which helped create conditions for an inter-Korean summit later that year. (more...)
- March 05, 2018
The delegation, representing the South's President Moon Jae-in, is pushing for talks between the nuclear-armed regime and the United States, after Kim sent his sister Kim Yo Jong to the Winter Games in the South. The last South Korean delegation to go to North Korea was more than 10 years ago, in 2007, which helped create conditions for an inter-Korean summit later that year. (more...)
Nagaland: Will bring transparency in governance, says Rio
- March 05, 2018
The Governor said Zeliang told him he has hope that BJP may support them and there can be a stable government. "But today, we have conquered the Left bastion, thanks to youth power, women power and the tribals of that region", he said. "The BJP has not only won the elections but secured 49 to 50 percent votes in (the three) north-east states". "I am confident that the regional parties and the BJP will form the government in Meghalaya together". (more...)
- March 05, 2018
The Governor said Zeliang told him he has hope that BJP may support them and there can be a stable government. "But today, we have conquered the Left bastion, thanks to youth power, women power and the tribals of that region", he said. "The BJP has not only won the elections but secured 49 to 50 percent votes in (the three) north-east states". "I am confident that the regional parties and the BJP will form the government in Meghalaya together". (more...)
Pakistan Lawmakers Begin Secret Vote For Senate Elections
- March 05, 2018
The win also gives incoming prime minister and former leader of the PML-N Nawaz Sharif a possible new avenue to re-enter politics, following his disqualification from office on charges of corruption past year. Sharif has been deeply critical of the judiciary, accusing it of a conspiracy to hurt his party and Pakistan's civilian leaders. Mushahid Hussain Sayed, who won a seat in the capital, Islamabad , told journalists that the win validates Sharif's political narrative with voters. (more...)
- March 05, 2018
The win also gives incoming prime minister and former leader of the PML-N Nawaz Sharif a possible new avenue to re-enter politics, following his disqualification from office on charges of corruption past year. Sharif has been deeply critical of the judiciary, accusing it of a conspiracy to hurt his party and Pakistan's civilian leaders. Mushahid Hussain Sayed, who won a seat in the capital, Islamabad , told journalists that the win validates Sharif's political narrative with voters. (more...)
CBSE exams from today; special kids permitted to use laptops
- March 05, 2018
A total of 16.38 lakh students have registered across the country to appear for the Class X exam this year while around 11.86 lakh students are scheduled to appear for Class XII examinations. Here are a few tips before you take the important exams. Students were able to complete their exam with nearly 15 minutes to spare for revising and highlighting the value points. (more...)
- March 05, 2018
A total of 16.38 lakh students have registered across the country to appear for the Class X exam this year while around 11.86 lakh students are scheduled to appear for Class XII examinations. Here are a few tips before you take the important exams. Students were able to complete their exam with nearly 15 minutes to spare for revising and highlighting the value points. (more...)
Florida Senate Votes Against Assault Weapons Ban
- March 05, 2018
The lawmakers' response to the Parkland shooting, SB 7026 , would arm some teachers, raise the age to purchase and possess an assault rifle in Florida from 18 to 21, and spend $400 million to strengthen school security and fund mental health counselors. (more...)
- March 05, 2018
The lawmakers' response to the Parkland shooting, SB 7026 , would arm some teachers, raise the age to purchase and possess an assault rifle in Florida from 18 to 21, and spend $400 million to strengthen school security and fund mental health counselors. (more...)
Winter Storm Warning Issued
- March 05, 2018
The normal high for the Harrisburg area this time of year is 45, the normal low is 29, according to records kept by the National Weather Service . "If six-inch amounts occur, the risk for further power outages increases due to the weight of the snow on the branches and wires, and also possibly causing tree uproots, due to the already wet ground". (more...)
- March 05, 2018
The normal high for the Harrisburg area this time of year is 45, the normal low is 29, according to records kept by the National Weather Service . "If six-inch amounts occur, the risk for further power outages increases due to the weight of the snow on the branches and wires, and also possibly causing tree uproots, due to the already wet ground". (more...)
Citrus Co. teacher hosted racist podcast
- March 05, 2018
The Twitter account that Volitich maintained under her pseudonym until she deleted it recently, showed a number of racially biased tweets. Dayanna Volitich , an educator at Crystal River Middle School , was the voice behind white nationalist podcast " Unapologetic ", where she comfortably spewed her racist views under the pseudonym " Tiana Dalichov ". (more...)
- March 05, 2018
The Twitter account that Volitich maintained under her pseudonym until she deleted it recently, showed a number of racially biased tweets. Dayanna Volitich , an educator at Crystal River Middle School , was the voice behind white nationalist podcast " Unapologetic ", where she comfortably spewed her racist views under the pseudonym " Tiana Dalichov ". (more...)
US Will Be the World's Largest Oil Producer by 2023, Says IEA
- March 05, 2018
The boom in U.S. shale oil boom has dramatically expanded the availability of ethane, and a string of new projects on the U.S. Gulf Coast are underway to process it. But the Saudis have historically pumped well below their capacity to maintain their importance as a so-called swing supplier that could increase or decrease output as the market needs. (more...)
- March 05, 2018
The boom in U.S. shale oil boom has dramatically expanded the availability of ethane, and a string of new projects on the U.S. Gulf Coast are underway to process it. But the Saudis have historically pumped well below their capacity to maintain their importance as a so-called swing supplier that could increase or decrease output as the market needs. (more...)
Merkel welcomes centre-left's OK for coalition
- March 05, 2018
The SPD must now sign the agreement; the CDU signed it last week at a party conference. "I look forward to working with the SPD again for the good of our country", she said. For the chancellor, who is under pressure within her party to rejuvenate her ranks, the clock is essentially ticking to groom her successor. Two thirds of the membership voted "yes" to the deal in a ballot - a wider margin than many had expected. (more...)
- March 05, 2018
The SPD must now sign the agreement; the CDU signed it last week at a party conference. "I look forward to working with the SPD again for the good of our country", she said. For the chancellor, who is under pressure within her party to rejuvenate her ranks, the clock is essentially ticking to groom her successor. Two thirds of the membership voted "yes" to the deal in a ballot - a wider margin than many had expected. (more...)
Pipes burst leaves thousands of Britons without water
- March 05, 2018
The company said that apart from some isolated bursts, all customers now have their water supply back, and that no further issues arose over the weekend. Supply problems started on Saturday as snow and ice began to melt, affecting the frozen pipes. Significant numbers of customers are now without water or have low pressure. (more...)
- March 05, 2018
The company said that apart from some isolated bursts, all customers now have their water supply back, and that no further issues arose over the weekend. Supply problems started on Saturday as snow and ice began to melt, affecting the frozen pipes. Significant numbers of customers are now without water or have low pressure. (more...)
China says defense budget to rise to $173 billion in 2018
- March 05, 2018
China beat forecasts in 2017 as the world's second largest economy grew by 6.9 percent, picking up steam for the first time since 2010 despite a battle against massive debt and polluting factories. Under Xi, China's military has undergone a massive modernization push to turn it into one that can protect China's interests at a time when disputes are growing with the US, its neighbors and old foe Japan. (more...)
- March 05, 2018
China beat forecasts in 2017 as the world's second largest economy grew by 6.9 percent, picking up steam for the first time since 2010 despite a battle against massive debt and polluting factories. Under Xi, China's military has undergone a massive modernization push to turn it into one that can protect China's interests at a time when disputes are growing with the US, its neighbors and old foe Japan. (more...)
UP by-polls: Mayawati rubbishes reports of alliance with SP
- March 05, 2018
He took potshots at BSP chief Mayawati , citing her reported comments that her party's support to the SP was reciprocal for the latter's help in Rajya Sabha polls and said it was a "rare" statement and such remarks were seldom heard in Indian politics. (more...)
- March 05, 2018
He took potshots at BSP chief Mayawati , citing her reported comments that her party's support to the SP was reciprocal for the latter's help in Rajya Sabha polls and said it was a "rare" statement and such remarks were seldom heard in Indian politics. (more...)
Mandera: 5 police officers dead in al Shabaab double raid
- March 05, 2018
Other police officers said the attackers may have planted explosives in the camps. Confirming the incident, Lafey Deputy County Commissioner Eric Oronyi, said that militiamen killed five officers and left three seriously injured in an incident which occurred at around 1 a.m. (more...)
- March 05, 2018
Other police officers said the attackers may have planted explosives in the camps. Confirming the incident, Lafey Deputy County Commissioner Eric Oronyi, said that militiamen killed five officers and left three seriously injured in an incident which occurred at around 1 a.m. (more...)
Kashmir University students protest against killings in Shopian
- March 05, 2018
The body of another civilian, Gowhar Ahmad Lone, 24, was also found on Monday morning, some 250 metres away the gunfight site. Another man was found dead in another auto near the scene of the shootout, while the body of another militant was found in Saidapora area of Shopian several kilometres away. (more...)
- March 05, 2018
The body of another civilian, Gowhar Ahmad Lone, 24, was also found on Monday morning, some 250 metres away the gunfight site. Another man was found dead in another auto near the scene of the shootout, while the body of another militant was found in Saidapora area of Shopian several kilometres away. (more...)
India, Vietnam emphasise on freedom of navigation in South China Sea
- March 05, 2018
Duterte has refused to implement a landmark 2016 global tribunal ruling in Manila's favour over its competing claims with Beijing. Vietnam is the among the claimants that has stood up most publicly against China, after the Philippines - long one of most ardent critics of Chinese expansion in the area - reversed course under President Rodrigo Duterte. (more...)
- March 05, 2018
Duterte has refused to implement a landmark 2016 global tribunal ruling in Manila's favour over its competing claims with Beijing. Vietnam is the among the claimants that has stood up most publicly against China, after the Philippines - long one of most ardent critics of Chinese expansion in the area - reversed course under President Rodrigo Duterte. (more...)
Friday's weather; Heavy snowfalls overnight with Status Red warning in place
- March 05, 2018
There will be some more snow this morning in places, with ice and lying snow making many roads treacherous. Temperatures will range between one and three degrees, with the biggest improvements in conditions to be seen in the east of the country. (more...)
- March 05, 2018
There will be some more snow this morning in places, with ice and lying snow making many roads treacherous. Temperatures will range between one and three degrees, with the biggest improvements in conditions to be seen in the east of the country. (more...)
Italy deadlocked after voters declare no one the victor of election
- March 05, 2018
A centre-left alliance dominated by former prime minister Matteo Renzi's ruling Democratic Party (PD) was projected to win 25-28 percent, with the PD itself set to take 20-23 percent. "Ungovernable Italy" was how Italian daily newspaper La Stampa headlined its election summary. Led by 31-year-old Luigi Di Maio, the movement was formed in 2009 and has fed off public fury over corruption in the Italian establishment and economic hardship. (more...)
- March 05, 2018
A centre-left alliance dominated by former prime minister Matteo Renzi's ruling Democratic Party (PD) was projected to win 25-28 percent, with the PD itself set to take 20-23 percent. "Ungovernable Italy" was how Italian daily newspaper La Stampa headlined its election summary. Led by 31-year-old Luigi Di Maio, the movement was formed in 2009 and has fed off public fury over corruption in the Italian establishment and economic hardship. (more...)
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