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Who is Krishna Kohli, Pakistan's first-ever Dalit senator?
- March 06, 2018
An advocate for minority rights, 39-year-old Kumari was born to a poor family in a remote village in southeast Pakistan. Representing the Pakistan People's Party (PPP), Krishna Kumari defeated a Taliban-linked cleric during Saturday's Senate elections, securing a seat in the upper house representing Sindh province . (more...)
- March 06, 2018
An advocate for minority rights, 39-year-old Kumari was born to a poor family in a remote village in southeast Pakistan. Representing the Pakistan People's Party (PPP), Krishna Kumari defeated a Taliban-linked cleric during Saturday's Senate elections, securing a seat in the upper house representing Sindh province . (more...)
Local Steel Company Owner Disagrees With New Tariff
- March 06, 2018
USA trading partners, the International Monetary Fund and the WTO have strongly criticised his moves. White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said Sunday that Trump is not planning to exempt any countries from the tariff hike. "This would place the US automotive industry , which supports more than 7 million American jobs, at a competitive disadvantage". "So, the notion that it would destroy a lot of jobs, raise prices, disrupt things, is wrong", he said. (more...)
- March 06, 2018
USA trading partners, the International Monetary Fund and the WTO have strongly criticised his moves. White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said Sunday that Trump is not planning to exempt any countries from the tariff hike. "This would place the US automotive industry , which supports more than 7 million American jobs, at a competitive disadvantage". "So, the notion that it would destroy a lot of jobs, raise prices, disrupt things, is wrong", he said. (more...)
Oscars 2018: See Our Favourite Looks From The Red Carpet
- March 06, 2018
Taking to Instagram Stories on Monday, the 50-year-old beauty gave fans a behind-the-scenes look at the army it took to create one of her most iconic looks. Nicole Kidman surprised a bus full of tourists on Sunday (March 4) ahead of the 2018 Academy Awards , and they were. well, surprised. The once-in-a-lifetime moment was captured on video and posted to Kidman's Instagram channel. (more...)
- March 06, 2018
Taking to Instagram Stories on Monday, the 50-year-old beauty gave fans a behind-the-scenes look at the army it took to create one of her most iconic looks. Nicole Kidman surprised a bus full of tourists on Sunday (March 4) ahead of the 2018 Academy Awards , and they were. well, surprised. The once-in-a-lifetime moment was captured on video and posted to Kidman's Instagram channel. (more...)
NYS Police identify driver and officers struck in related crash
- March 06, 2018
Sunday when a vehicle driven by Christopher Neumann struck their patrol auto. The troopers responded to a report about a single vehicle incident on the I-90 in East Greenbush around 5:15 a.m., police said. North Greenbush police, state police, ambulances and firefighters rushed to the scene, where they found the injured troopers and tow truck operators. (more...)
- March 06, 2018
Sunday when a vehicle driven by Christopher Neumann struck their patrol auto. The troopers responded to a report about a single vehicle incident on the I-90 in East Greenbush around 5:15 a.m., police said. North Greenbush police, state police, ambulances and firefighters rushed to the scene, where they found the injured troopers and tow truck operators. (more...)
Can Italy's populist parties rule the country as they ruled the vote?
- March 06, 2018
League leader Matteo Salvini previous year said he was open to hooking up with 5-Star, but has since said he will not abandon his rightist bloc. Salvini also rejected the idea of forming a coalition with the anti-establishment 5-Star Movement (M5S), which got 32%, saying "No to odd coalitions". (more...)
- March 06, 2018
League leader Matteo Salvini previous year said he was open to hooking up with 5-Star, but has since said he will not abandon his rightist bloc. Salvini also rejected the idea of forming a coalition with the anti-establishment 5-Star Movement (M5S), which got 32%, saying "No to odd coalitions". (more...)
Early voting numbers up for both parties
- March 06, 2018
That means Democratic turnout more than doubled from four years ago, while Republican turnout rose less than 15 percent. Democrats more than made up for the Dallas GOP's fade by more than doubling their own turnout, from 34,815 early voters in 2014 to 69,844 early voters in 2018. (more...)
- March 06, 2018
That means Democratic turnout more than doubled from four years ago, while Republican turnout rose less than 15 percent. Democrats more than made up for the Dallas GOP's fade by more than doubling their own turnout, from 34,815 early voters in 2014 to 69,844 early voters in 2018. (more...)
China keeps growth target unchanged at 6.5%, looks to cut financial risks
- March 06, 2018
Despite the lower deficit ratio, the absolute amount of the deficit is expected to remain unchanged at 2.38 trillion yuan ($376 billion), according to the finance ministry's annual budget report . Its military has one operational carrier - the Liaoning - a Soviet-era vessel bought from Ukraine that was refitted and commissioned in 2012. China's navy is also relying on numerical superiority to boost its influence. (more...)
- March 06, 2018
Despite the lower deficit ratio, the absolute amount of the deficit is expected to remain unchanged at 2.38 trillion yuan ($376 billion), according to the finance ministry's annual budget report . Its military has one operational carrier - the Liaoning - a Soviet-era vessel bought from Ukraine that was refitted and commissioned in 2012. China's navy is also relying on numerical superiority to boost its influence. (more...)
Critically ill man in United Kingdom is ex-Russian spy
- March 06, 2018
Russian prosecutors charged that he had taken tens of thousands of pounds from the British spy agency. Following his arrest in Moscow in December 2004, Skripal confessed he had been recruited by British special services in 1995 and was feeding them information about Russian agents in Europe, receiving over $100,000 for his services. (more...)
- March 06, 2018
Russian prosecutors charged that he had taken tens of thousands of pounds from the British spy agency. Following his arrest in Moscow in December 2004, Skripal confessed he had been recruited by British special services in 1995 and was feeding them information about Russian agents in Europe, receiving over $100,000 for his services. (more...)
La David Johnson, US Soldiers
- March 06, 2018
A propaganda video released by the Islamic State group showing the deadly ambush of U.S. troops in Niger raised fresh questions Monday as to the nature of the mission and why the soldiers had been left so vulnerable. La David Johnson and Staff Sgt. Bryan Black. The investigation has still not been released, though the Pentagon said Monday that the investigation is completed, is being reviewed by Defense Secretary James Mattis and will be made public after it's been shared with the families and ... (more...)
- March 06, 2018
A propaganda video released by the Islamic State group showing the deadly ambush of U.S. troops in Niger raised fresh questions Monday as to the nature of the mission and why the soldiers had been left so vulnerable. La David Johnson and Staff Sgt. Bryan Black. The investigation has still not been released, though the Pentagon said Monday that the investigation is completed, is being reviewed by Defense Secretary James Mattis and will be made public after it's been shared with the families and ... (more...)
Mississippi Sen. Thad Cochran to Resign on April 1
- March 06, 2018
Senator Cochran's talents made him chairman of the Appropriations Committee. When he steps down, the chairmanship is expected to pass to Sen. He confirmed that he would like to claim the gavel. Mitch McConnell knows one ! Unlike the regular election this year for Republican Sen. "As a Mississippian, I appreciate all of the years of service that Senator Cochran has provided to our state", he said in a text message. (more...)
- March 06, 2018
Senator Cochran's talents made him chairman of the Appropriations Committee. When he steps down, the chairmanship is expected to pass to Sen. He confirmed that he would like to claim the gavel. Mitch McConnell knows one ! Unlike the regular election this year for Republican Sen. "As a Mississippian, I appreciate all of the years of service that Senator Cochran has provided to our state", he said in a text message. (more...)
Winter Storm Riley leaves almost 2.5 million without power
- March 06, 2018
With the moon full, the tide is at its highest point of the month, and the storm surge could drive as much as 4 feet (about 1.22 meter) of water into coastal neighbourhoods, CNN meteorologists said , noting more than 22 million Americans are now under a coastal flood warning . (more...)
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- March 06, 2018
With the moon full, the tide is at its highest point of the month, and the storm surge could drive as much as 4 feet (about 1.22 meter) of water into coastal neighbourhoods, CNN meteorologists said , noting more than 22 million Americans are now under a coastal flood warning . (more...)
China increases military spending by $175 billion
- March 06, 2018
Defense spending is still about a quarter of USA levels, but nevertheless its long-term growth, combined with a more assertive enforcement of China's territorial claims, has rattled some of China's neighbors. The figure, an 8% increase on previous year, was announced as the annual meeting of parliament got under way in Beijing . But China's actual military spending is widely believed to be much higher than Beijing's official figures. (more...)
- March 06, 2018
Defense spending is still about a quarter of USA levels, but nevertheless its long-term growth, combined with a more assertive enforcement of China's territorial claims, has rattled some of China's neighbors. The figure, an 8% increase on previous year, was announced as the annual meeting of parliament got under way in Beijing . But China's actual military spending is widely believed to be much higher than Beijing's official figures. (more...)
Varadkar calls for 'more detailed and realistic proposals' over Brexit
- March 06, 2018
The EU's chief negotiator Michel Barnier welcomed the "clarity" on Britain's position, as well as "a recognition of trade-offs". The prime minister's "road to Brexit " speech is the latest in a series of interventions on Brexit by senior members of her government and comes after a week which has seen tensions rising inside her party on the issue. (more...)
- March 06, 2018
The EU's chief negotiator Michel Barnier welcomed the "clarity" on Britain's position, as well as "a recognition of trade-offs". The prime minister's "road to Brexit " speech is the latest in a series of interventions on Brexit by senior members of her government and comes after a week which has seen tensions rising inside her party on the issue. (more...)
China says its 'moderate' defence spending rises are no threat
- March 06, 2018
The growth target of "around 6.5 per cent" announced by Premier Li Keqiang to China's ceremonial legislature, little-changed from a year ago, would be among the world's strongest if achieved. Tencent Holdings and Alibaba Group Holding, which owns the South China Morning Post , have been expanding their services outside China. China has no desire to overturn the existing worldwide order and its increasingly powerful military does not constitute a threat to others, the spokesman for the ... (more...)
- March 06, 2018
The growth target of "around 6.5 per cent" announced by Premier Li Keqiang to China's ceremonial legislature, little-changed from a year ago, would be among the world's strongest if achieved. Tencent Holdings and Alibaba Group Holding, which owns the South China Morning Post , have been expanding their services outside China. China has no desire to overturn the existing worldwide order and its increasingly powerful military does not constitute a threat to others, the spokesman for the ... (more...)
Judge, police oust Trump Hotels from Panama property
- March 06, 2018
The row erupted last month when Mr Fintiklis, a Miami-based investor who a year ago became owner of the majority of units in the building through a company he controls, said he wanted to boot the Trump Organisation out before its management contract was up, remove the Trump name and rebrand the building. (more...)
- March 06, 2018
The row erupted last month when Mr Fintiklis, a Miami-based investor who a year ago became owner of the majority of units in the building through a company he controls, said he wanted to boot the Trump Organisation out before its management contract was up, remove the Trump name and rebrand the building. (more...)
Trump wants 'first daughter' Ivanka, her husband to leave White House
- March 06, 2018
Another official disputed this series of events, telling NBC News that the press shop was prepared for the announcement and that "many of the attendees had been in the White House before and had already been vetted for attendance at a presidential event". (more...)
- March 06, 2018
Another official disputed this series of events, telling NBC News that the press shop was prepared for the announcement and that "many of the attendees had been in the White House before and had already been vetted for attendance at a presidential event". (more...)
Winter storm watch in effect for the North Fork, heavy snow possible
- March 06, 2018
This time, the areas along the coastline are more likely to see snow that sticks with significant accumulation compared to what was seen with winter storm Riley . Now, a second March nor'easter is preparing to bear down on the region Tuesday night into Wednesday . Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches are expected. (more...)
- March 06, 2018
This time, the areas along the coastline are more likely to see snow that sticks with significant accumulation compared to what was seen with winter storm Riley . Now, a second March nor'easter is preparing to bear down on the region Tuesday night into Wednesday . Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches are expected. (more...)
Ryan splits with Trump as GOP lawmakers move to block planned tariffs
- March 06, 2018
The U.S. imposes a 2.5 percent tariff on the import of foreign cars and a 25 percent tariff on the import of foreign trucks and commercial vans. Thanks to President Trump's tariffs, a financially-troubled Campbell Soup Company will need to pay up to an additional $27.3 million to buy the imported steel that it cannot avoid given the limited capacity of US steel producers in order to deliver the same 440 million cans of soup to the market, which would be on top of the $114.4 million ... (more...)
- March 06, 2018
The U.S. imposes a 2.5 percent tariff on the import of foreign cars and a 25 percent tariff on the import of foreign trucks and commercial vans. Thanks to President Trump's tariffs, a financially-troubled Campbell Soup Company will need to pay up to an additional $27.3 million to buy the imported steel that it cannot avoid given the limited capacity of US steel producers in order to deliver the same 440 million cans of soup to the market, which would be on top of the $114.4 million ... (more...)
Michigan State University students greeting Richard Spencer with protests
- March 06, 2018
At about 7:30 p.m. Jonathon Kolanowski was arrested for allegedly pointing a gun at protesters, according to Pittsfield Township police. Activists were reported chanting "No Nazis, no KKK, no fascist USA" as well as "Punch a Nazi" while protesting outside the speech of avowed white nationalist Richard Spencer outside Michigan State University Monday. (more...)
- March 06, 2018
At about 7:30 p.m. Jonathon Kolanowski was arrested for allegedly pointing a gun at protesters, according to Pittsfield Township police. Activists were reported chanting "No Nazis, no KKK, no fascist USA" as well as "Punch a Nazi" while protesting outside the speech of avowed white nationalist Richard Spencer outside Michigan State University Monday. (more...)
Mayor taps Houston superintendent to head city's schools
- March 06, 2018
But Mayor Bill de Blasio wants this to be a thing of the past. Carranza began his education career in Tucson, first as a high school bilingual social studies and music teacher then as principal. In the Big Apple, the mayor hires the chancellor of schools, not the school board. Carranza will take over for Chancellor Carmen Farina when she retires at the end of March. (more...)
- March 06, 2018
But Mayor Bill de Blasio wants this to be a thing of the past. Carranza began his education career in Tucson, first as a high school bilingual social studies and music teacher then as principal. In the Big Apple, the mayor hires the chancellor of schools, not the school board. Carranza will take over for Chancellor Carmen Farina when she retires at the end of March. (more...)
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