World
Saudi Crown Prince: Turkey part of 'triangle of evil'
- March 08, 2018
Saudi Arabia's crown prince was being greeted by Queen Elizabeth II, and met by protesters against the war in Yemen , as he began a three-day visit to Britain on Wednesday. Jeremy Corbyn had earlier accused the Government of "colluding" in war crimes by Saudi forces engaged in Yemen's bitter civil war. If Bin Salman is to win global support for his ultimate ascent to the throne he will need stronger credentials than allowing Saudi women the right to drive or ending a 35-year ban on cinemas ... (more...)
- March 08, 2018
Saudi Arabia's crown prince was being greeted by Queen Elizabeth II, and met by protesters against the war in Yemen , as he began a three-day visit to Britain on Wednesday. Jeremy Corbyn had earlier accused the Government of "colluding" in war crimes by Saudi forces engaged in Yemen's bitter civil war. If Bin Salman is to win global support for his ultimate ascent to the throne he will need stronger credentials than allowing Saudi women the right to drive or ending a 35-year ban on cinemas ... (more...)
US trade gap rises to $56.6 billion, highest since 2008
- March 08, 2018
And in a blow to the free-trade wing of Trump's camp, White House chief economic adviser Gary Cohn announced Tuesday that he's resigning . Touted as Chinese President Xi Jinping's ambitious project, the BRI focuses on improving connectivity and cooperation among Asian countries, Africa, China and Europe . (more...)
- March 08, 2018
And in a blow to the free-trade wing of Trump's camp, White House chief economic adviser Gary Cohn announced Tuesday that he's resigning . Touted as Chinese President Xi Jinping's ambitious project, the BRI focuses on improving connectivity and cooperation among Asian countries, Africa, China and Europe . (more...)
Mahatma Gandhi's statue damaged in Kerala, Ambedkar's bust defaced in TN
- March 08, 2018
The objectionable actions by people have shocked many, as they arose from one isolated incident and have now overtaken the south with other reports of statues of Indian idols getting vandalized. It started with the demolition of a statue of Vladimir Lenin with the help of a bulldozer in Tripura after Left Front's debacle in the state Assembly elections. (more...)
- March 08, 2018
The objectionable actions by people have shocked many, as they arose from one isolated incident and have now overtaken the south with other reports of statues of Indian idols getting vandalized. It started with the demolition of a statue of Vladimir Lenin with the help of a bulldozer in Tripura after Left Front's debacle in the state Assembly elections. (more...)
Trump considered firing WH counsel if he didn't deny threatening to resign
- March 08, 2018
Mueller is said to have become aware of Trump's conversations after witnesses and their lawyers informed him of them, reportedly because they found the interactions to be problematic . 3, 2017. The President has not been questioned by Mueller; Trump's lawyers are negotiating terms of a possible interview. CBS News has also requested a comment from the White House. (more...)
- March 08, 2018
Mueller is said to have become aware of Trump's conversations after witnesses and their lawyers informed him of them, reportedly because they found the interactions to be problematic . 3, 2017. The President has not been questioned by Mueller; Trump's lawyers are negotiating terms of a possible interview. CBS News has also requested a comment from the White House. (more...)
Duke Realty (DRE) Earning Somewhat Positive Media Coverage, Study Finds
- March 08, 2018
The rating was maintained by Bank of America on Friday, November 10 with "Neutral". The company was upgraded on Friday, September 22 by Wells Fargo. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has "Buy" rating given on Thursday, March 10 by CLSA. In other news, Director John S. Levy sold 6,000 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, December 12th. On Thursday, July 21 the stock rating was maintained by Monness Crespi with "Buy". (more...)
- March 08, 2018
The rating was maintained by Bank of America on Friday, November 10 with "Neutral". The company was upgraded on Friday, September 22 by Wells Fargo. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has "Buy" rating given on Thursday, March 10 by CLSA. In other news, Director John S. Levy sold 6,000 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, December 12th. On Thursday, July 21 the stock rating was maintained by Monness Crespi with "Buy". (more...)
Pelicans All-Star Anthony Davis leaves game with ankle injury
- March 08, 2018
Cousins asking Davis for his Achilles is amusing yet sad, as it is a reminder that the former Sacramento Kings star will miss the remainder of the campaign (and potentially part of the 2018-2019 season) with a tear in his own Achilles. Pelicans: New Orleans has won seven straight road games, one shy of the franchise record set in 2007-08. Jrue Holiday chipped in 23 points and eight assists for the Pelicans , who shot 56.6 percent from the field and knocked down 11 three-pointers. (more...)
- March 08, 2018
Cousins asking Davis for his Achilles is amusing yet sad, as it is a reminder that the former Sacramento Kings star will miss the remainder of the campaign (and potentially part of the 2018-2019 season) with a tear in his own Achilles. Pelicans: New Orleans has won seven straight road games, one shy of the franchise record set in 2007-08. Jrue Holiday chipped in 23 points and eight assists for the Pelicans , who shot 56.6 percent from the field and knocked down 11 three-pointers. (more...)
High-wind warning issued for Nantucket Wednesday afternoon into early Thursday
- March 08, 2018
Then, a storm system rolls over us on Wednesday with the possibility of lake-enhanced snow into Thursday . West wind 14 to 16 miles per hour. TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy with snow showers. Snow will taper off by Friday , so the bulk of any new snow will fall Thursday afternoon and evening. Warm weather, rain and wind are expected through the end of the week. (more...)
- March 08, 2018
Then, a storm system rolls over us on Wednesday with the possibility of lake-enhanced snow into Thursday . West wind 14 to 16 miles per hour. TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy with snow showers. Snow will taper off by Friday , so the bulk of any new snow will fall Thursday afternoon and evening. Warm weather, rain and wind are expected through the end of the week. (more...)
NYS Legislature tackles gun safety measures
- March 08, 2018
Other bills sent through the Senate last night would mandate two annual active-shooter drills and set aside money for mental health coordinators in schools. "Because you are doing nothing to protect our children with this nonsense". Gun control bills , the topic Wednesday in the NYS Legislature. The question of how much action will be taken may well depend on Gov. (more...)
- March 08, 2018
Other bills sent through the Senate last night would mandate two annual active-shooter drills and set aside money for mental health coordinators in schools. "Because you are doing nothing to protect our children with this nonsense". Gun control bills , the topic Wednesday in the NYS Legislature. The question of how much action will be taken may well depend on Gov. (more...)
Murdered archbishop Óscar Romero to be saint
- March 08, 2018
Salvadoran Archbishops Óscar Romero, often referred to as a "champion of the poor" for his dedication to the rights of the oppressed, will be made a Roman Catholic saint. Paglia said the miracle that cleared the way for Romero's sainthood concerned the medically inexplicable cure of a pregnant, terminally ill Salvadoran woman who was "condemned to death" by illness but lived, and gave birth to a healthy child. (more...)
- March 08, 2018
Salvadoran Archbishops Óscar Romero, often referred to as a "champion of the poor" for his dedication to the rights of the oppressed, will be made a Roman Catholic saint. Paglia said the miracle that cleared the way for Romero's sainthood concerned the medically inexplicable cure of a pregnant, terminally ill Salvadoran woman who was "condemned to death" by illness but lived, and gave birth to a healthy child. (more...)
Man Who Stole Frances McDormand's Best Actress Oscar Pleads Not Guilty
- March 08, 2018
The video, shot late Sunday night as many guests were leaving the Governors Ball, shows a man in a tuxedo who appears to be 47-year-old Terry Bryant holding an Oscar statuette highly and proudly as an onlooker cheers. "They celebrated the reunion with a double cheeseburger from In and Out", McDormand's representative, Simon Halls, said in a statement, referring to the California fast-food chain. (more...)
- March 08, 2018
The video, shot late Sunday night as many guests were leaving the Governors Ball, shows a man in a tuxedo who appears to be 47-year-old Terry Bryant holding an Oscar statuette highly and proudly as an onlooker cheers. "They celebrated the reunion with a double cheeseburger from In and Out", McDormand's representative, Simon Halls, said in a statement, referring to the California fast-food chain. (more...)
Crews fighting fires, high winds across much of Kansas
- March 08, 2018
People at the state prisons' Work Ethic Camp spotted the fire and reported it to local officials around 1:20 p.m. Tuesday, but camp spokeswoman Cristy Schwartz said the 189 inmates and almost 50 staffers didn't have to leave the grounds. Gov. Jeff Colyer has already declared a state of disaster emergency in ten Kansas counties: Barber, Clark, Ellis, Greenwood, Harper, Kingman, Logan, Reno, Smith, and Stevens. (more...)
- March 08, 2018
People at the state prisons' Work Ethic Camp spotted the fire and reported it to local officials around 1:20 p.m. Tuesday, but camp spokeswoman Cristy Schwartz said the 189 inmates and almost 50 staffers didn't have to leave the grounds. Gov. Jeff Colyer has already declared a state of disaster emergency in ten Kansas counties: Barber, Clark, Ellis, Greenwood, Harper, Kingman, Logan, Reno, Smith, and Stevens. (more...)
Dawood Ibrahim's aide Farooq Takla extradited to India, Swamy applauds Ajit Doval
- March 08, 2018
Last year, six men were convicted by a special court in connection with the 1993 Mumbai blasts in which 257 persons were killed and 713 were left injured. The CBI had arrested Mansoor but Takla managed to escape. However, speaking on the condition of anonymity, a senior official said that Takla has been deported from Dubai. (more...)
- March 08, 2018
Last year, six men were convicted by a special court in connection with the 1993 Mumbai blasts in which 257 persons were killed and 713 were left injured. The CBI had arrested Mansoor but Takla managed to escape. However, speaking on the condition of anonymity, a senior official said that Takla has been deported from Dubai. (more...)
Woody Durham, former voice of the Tar Heels, dead at 76
- March 08, 2018
BC-Obit-Durham, 3rd Ld-Writethru, 572Woody Durham, longtime voice of Tar Heels sports, dies at 76AP Photo NCRAL301Eds: Updates with North Carolina wearing warm-up shirts with Woody on back at ACC Tournament. "My deepest sympathies go to his wonderful family: Jean, Wes and Taylor". The Tar Heels (22-9) are 97-45 in the tournament. "'Rocky Mount junior running one-hander is good'". (more...)
- March 08, 2018
BC-Obit-Durham, 3rd Ld-Writethru, 572Woody Durham, longtime voice of Tar Heels sports, dies at 76AP Photo NCRAL301Eds: Updates with North Carolina wearing warm-up shirts with Woody on back at ACC Tournament. "My deepest sympathies go to his wonderful family: Jean, Wes and Taylor". The Tar Heels (22-9) are 97-45 in the tournament. "'Rocky Mount junior running one-hander is good'". (more...)
Kerala 'love jihad' case: SC restores Hadiya's marriage, sets aside HC verdict
- March 08, 2018
A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra had observed that the NIA probe will have no bearing in deciding the aspects of legitimacy of marriage of Hadiya and Shafin Jahan . Shafin urged the Supreme Court to call off its order saying, "NIA isn't being fair". Evidence adduced by the NIA showed that claims that Hadiya met Shafin Jehan through matrimony website "waytonikah.com" was "totally false and entirely bogus". (more...)
- March 08, 2018
A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra had observed that the NIA probe will have no bearing in deciding the aspects of legitimacy of marriage of Hadiya and Shafin Jahan . Shafin urged the Supreme Court to call off its order saying, "NIA isn't being fair". Evidence adduced by the NIA showed that claims that Hadiya met Shafin Jehan through matrimony website "waytonikah.com" was "totally false and entirely bogus". (more...)
USA to Unleash 'Major Second Wave' of Fracked Oil
- March 08, 2018
Crude has closed above US$60 a barrel over the last two weeks as the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and allied producers work to tighten global markets through supply cuts. The growth in the U.S.is coming. That year-on-year figure represents additional barrels that have been pushed away from the USA and into Europe and Asia. (more...)
- March 08, 2018
Crude has closed above US$60 a barrel over the last two weeks as the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and allied producers work to tighten global markets through supply cuts. The growth in the U.S.is coming. That year-on-year figure represents additional barrels that have been pushed away from the USA and into Europe and Asia. (more...)
Rio first Nagaland CM to take oath outside Raj Bhavan tomorrow
- March 08, 2018
It must be noted that the BJP contested 2018 Nagaland assembly elections in alliance with the NDPP after quitting its 15-year-old alliance with the ruling Naga People's Front (NPF). The alliance government, christened the Progressive Democratic Alliance, includes 18 NDPP MLAs, 12 from the BJP, an MLA of the Janata Dal (United) and a lone Independent candidate. (more...)
- March 08, 2018
It must be noted that the BJP contested 2018 Nagaland assembly elections in alliance with the NDPP after quitting its 15-year-old alliance with the ruling Naga People's Front (NPF). The alliance government, christened the Progressive Democratic Alliance, includes 18 NDPP MLAs, 12 from the BJP, an MLA of the Janata Dal (United) and a lone Independent candidate. (more...)
Former Trump campaign aide wavers on defying Mueller inquiry
- March 08, 2018
Nunberg said in multiple appearances he would defy orders to appear before Mueller to answer questions about whether or not the campaign of President Trump colluded with Russian operatives during the 2016 presidential election. Former Trump aide Sam Nunberg melted down live on television over a series of interviews on Monday. "There's been a lot of people that have been quite intoxicated for over a year and a half now, so nothing new here", Page told Fox News Monday night. (more...)
- March 08, 2018
Nunberg said in multiple appearances he would defy orders to appear before Mueller to answer questions about whether or not the campaign of President Trump colluded with Russian operatives during the 2016 presidential election. Former Trump aide Sam Nunberg melted down live on television over a series of interviews on Monday. "There's been a lot of people that have been quite intoxicated for over a year and a half now, so nothing new here", Page told Fox News Monday night. (more...)
Italy's election is the latest rebuke for Europe's flailing center-left
- March 08, 2018
The biggest losers are the moderate centre-left Democratic Party which now runs Italy and the centre-right Forza Italia party. "The will of the Italian people is clear, the parties in support of what the European Union has done have been downsized. (more...)
- March 08, 2018
The biggest losers are the moderate centre-left Democratic Party which now runs Italy and the centre-right Forza Italia party. "The will of the Italian people is clear, the parties in support of what the European Union has done have been downsized. (more...)
As statue vandalism spreads, PM Modi dials Rajnath, asks states to act
- March 08, 2018
Prime Minister Modi spoke to Home Minister Rajnath Singh also and expressed his strong disapproval of such incidents. The Home Ministry said in a statement on Wednesday, "Incidents of toppling of statues have been reported from certain parts of the country". (more...)
- March 08, 2018
Prime Minister Modi spoke to Home Minister Rajnath Singh also and expressed his strong disapproval of such incidents. The Home Ministry said in a statement on Wednesday, "Incidents of toppling of statues have been reported from certain parts of the country". (more...)
Ways to Celebrate International Women's Day
- March 08, 2018
Check out the International Women's Day events page to find out about events near you. Only 66 percent of countries have reached gender parity (a system to show that equal amounts of girls and boys are attending) in regards to elementary education, according to a study done by UNESCO . (more...)
- March 08, 2018
Check out the International Women's Day events page to find out about events near you. Only 66 percent of countries have reached gender parity (a system to show that equal amounts of girls and boys are attending) in regards to elementary education, according to a study done by UNESCO . (more...)
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