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German minister raises ire with comments on Islam
- March 16, 2018
The conservative politician made the controversial remarks ahead of regional elections in Bavaria this coming fall, where his Christian Social Union (CSU) faces a tough challenge from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD). Asked about Seehofer's comments, Merkel said she stood by her view that while Germany is shaped by its Judeo-Christian heritage, "now there are 4 million Muslims living in Germany", a country of about 82 million people. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
The conservative politician made the controversial remarks ahead of regional elections in Bavaria this coming fall, where his Christian Social Union (CSU) faces a tough challenge from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD). Asked about Seehofer's comments, Merkel said she stood by her view that while Germany is shaped by its Judeo-Christian heritage, "now there are 4 million Muslims living in Germany", a country of about 82 million people. (more...)
14-year-old girl arrested for threat to Northwest High School
- March 16, 2018
Officer Charley Davidson said the department and United States dollars 259 investigated through the night. Police say students were never in danger but as a precaution there was an increased police presence today. Out of caution, the Edmond Police Department will have extra officers at the school Wednesday. The Twitter account to which the threat was posted has been suspended. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
Officer Charley Davidson said the department and United States dollars 259 investigated through the night. Police say students were never in danger but as a precaution there was an increased police presence today. Out of caution, the Edmond Police Department will have extra officers at the school Wednesday. The Twitter account to which the threat was posted has been suspended. (more...)
Smattering of peaceful protests greet Donald Trump at Mexico border
- March 16, 2018
Trump's visit was greeted with peaceful protests by demonstrators both for and against his planned wall. Homan said in a news release that "864 criminal aliens and public safety threats remain at large in the community, and I have to believe that some of them were able to elude us thanks to the mayor's irresponsible decision". (more...)
- March 16, 2018
Trump's visit was greeted with peaceful protests by demonstrators both for and against his planned wall. Homan said in a news release that "864 criminal aliens and public safety threats remain at large in the community, and I have to believe that some of them were able to elude us thanks to the mayor's irresponsible decision". (more...)
S.Korea to seek talks with N.Korea in preparation for summit
- March 16, 2018
The embassy also represents US, Canadian and Australian diplomatic interests in North Korea, with Sweden playing a key role in liaising diplomatic talks. At a news conference in Washington last week, Trump thanked Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven for helping American detainees in North Korea and particularly in securing the release of U.S. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
The embassy also represents US, Canadian and Australian diplomatic interests in North Korea, with Sweden playing a key role in liaising diplomatic talks. At a news conference in Washington last week, Trump thanked Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven for helping American detainees in North Korea and particularly in securing the release of U.S. (more...)
Mugabe desperate to meet Mnangagwa
- March 16, 2018
Robert Mugabe considers the Zimbabwean military's taking over of power as a coup d'état. Eventually he was persuaded to resign and he was replaced in his position as President and leder of Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF party by Emmerson Mnangagwa - known as "the crocodile". (more...)
- March 16, 2018
Robert Mugabe considers the Zimbabwean military's taking over of power as a coup d'état. Eventually he was persuaded to resign and he was replaced in his position as President and leder of Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF party by Emmerson Mnangagwa - known as "the crocodile". (more...)
Russian Hackers Are Attacking US Power Plants
- March 16, 2018
Homeland Security and the Federal Bureau of Investigation released a technical alert on the new Dragonfly campaign last October but did not attribute the activity to the Russian government. In recent weeks, senior USA intelligence officials said that the Kremlin believes it can launch hacking operations against the West with impunity. Russian Federation denies trying to hack into other countries' systems. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
Homeland Security and the Federal Bureau of Investigation released a technical alert on the new Dragonfly campaign last October but did not attribute the activity to the Russian government. In recent weeks, senior USA intelligence officials said that the Kremlin believes it can launch hacking operations against the West with impunity. Russian Federation denies trying to hack into other countries' systems. (more...)
Trump Sanctions Russia Following Energy Grid Cyberattack
- March 16, 2018
President Trump's administration imposed sanctions on a series of Russian organizations and individuals. The US Treasury is freezing the assets of 19 people and 5 groups from Russian Federation it says engaged in cyber-attacks. Bloomberg via Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump greets Leo Varadkar, Ireland's prime minister, at the White House in Washington on March 15, 2018. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
President Trump's administration imposed sanctions on a series of Russian organizations and individuals. The US Treasury is freezing the assets of 19 people and 5 groups from Russian Federation it says engaged in cyber-attacks. Bloomberg via Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump greets Leo Varadkar, Ireland's prime minister, at the White House in Washington on March 15, 2018. (more...)
After BJP's UP Bypoll Defeat, Karnataka Congress Rubs It In
- March 16, 2018
He addressed 35 rallies during the campaign for the Gujarat assembly polls previous year, frequented Tripura during the February election and is giving the BJP's campaign a push in Karnataka that will vote in May. "We hope their language will change". "Under the leadership of Modi and Amit Shah, the BJP has lost virtually every bypoll", the Uddhav Thackeray-led party said. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
He addressed 35 rallies during the campaign for the Gujarat assembly polls previous year, frequented Tripura during the February election and is giving the BJP's campaign a push in Karnataka that will vote in May. "We hope their language will change". "Under the leadership of Modi and Amit Shah, the BJP has lost virtually every bypoll", the Uddhav Thackeray-led party said. (more...)
PM Netanyahu: Mr. Trump 'Very Close' to Cancelling Iran Deal
- March 16, 2018
And, less than a week before Mr. Cohn, White House Communications Director Hope Hicks resigned after admitting to a Congressional panel investigating Russian influence on the 2016 election that she had occasionally told "white lies" on Mr. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
And, less than a week before Mr. Cohn, White House Communications Director Hope Hicks resigned after admitting to a Congressional panel investigating Russian influence on the 2016 election that she had occasionally told "white lies" on Mr. (more...)
Sisulu demands retraction from Australia on land redistribution comments
- March 16, 2018
Speaking to parliament this week, Ramaphosa said South Africa was not heading down the road towards the type of violent and chaotic seizure of white-owned farms that triggered economic collapse in Zimbabwe almost 20 years ago. There are now moves within the Parliament, backed by the ANC and other left-wing parties, to change the constitution to allow compulsory redistribution of land without compensation . (more...)
- March 16, 2018
Speaking to parliament this week, Ramaphosa said South Africa was not heading down the road towards the type of violent and chaotic seizure of white-owned farms that triggered economic collapse in Zimbabwe almost 20 years ago. There are now moves within the Parliament, backed by the ANC and other left-wing parties, to change the constitution to allow compulsory redistribution of land without compensation . (more...)
Snow alerts as Siberian winds bring 'mini Beast from the East'
- March 16, 2018
The Met Office warnings for snow and ice begin at 3pm on Friday for central and eastern Scotland and the north east, and run into all of Saturday where more of England is included. Viewers will see "widespread frost and bitter cold" throughout Saturday, with conditions worsening into Sunday. The Met Office and Public Health England have issued a level 3 cold alert urging the elderly and vulnerable to take extra care during the cold snap. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
The Met Office warnings for snow and ice begin at 3pm on Friday for central and eastern Scotland and the north east, and run into all of Saturday where more of England is included. Viewers will see "widespread frost and bitter cold" throughout Saturday, with conditions worsening into Sunday. The Met Office and Public Health England have issued a level 3 cold alert urging the elderly and vulnerable to take extra care during the cold snap. (more...)
PFAW Members Helped Stop Republican Rick Saccone
- March 16, 2018
They'll make the case that what happened in Pennsylvania was peculiar to Pennsylvania and that there are few omens to be seen in it or lessons to be gleaned. While the number of Democrats potentially vulnerable in the Senate far exceeds the number of Republican vulnerable Senators this year, the election results show that vulnerable Democrats are in a much more stable position, and the number of vulnerable Republicans has increased. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
They'll make the case that what happened in Pennsylvania was peculiar to Pennsylvania and that there are few omens to be seen in it or lessons to be gleaned. While the number of Democrats potentially vulnerable in the Senate far exceeds the number of Republican vulnerable Senators this year, the election results show that vulnerable Democrats are in a much more stable position, and the number of vulnerable Republicans has increased. (more...)
Video of events outside school shooting to be released
- March 16, 2018
Are you? Im going to enjoy every scream and every tear. "It was awesome to see their hearts in this". "Trump is talking about arming teachers with guns", the 15-year-old said. "Parkland was a realization that this was a big problem in the US", junior Elijah Washington said. "We're a school of culture and diversity, and this gives students a chance to voice their opinion", he said. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
Are you? Im going to enjoy every scream and every tear. "It was awesome to see their hearts in this". "Trump is talking about arming teachers with guns", the 15-year-old said. "Parkland was a realization that this was a big problem in the US", junior Elijah Washington said. "We're a school of culture and diversity, and this gives students a chance to voice their opinion", he said. (more...)
NCAA Tournament Bracket 2018: East Region Preview, Picks, Upsets
- March 16, 2018
They improved significantly defensively toward the end of the season, holding their last five opponents to an average of 69 points. The Wildcats failed to get out of the first weekend in 2011 and 2013. How many victories did East No. 4 Wichita State earn against the field? Two. And when one of the walk-ons gets the opportunity to shine, as Leibig and Grace did during Senior Day against DePaul, it makes for a special moment. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
They improved significantly defensively toward the end of the season, holding their last five opponents to an average of 69 points. The Wildcats failed to get out of the first weekend in 2011 and 2013. How many victories did East No. 4 Wichita State earn against the field? Two. And when one of the walk-ons gets the opportunity to shine, as Leibig and Grace did during Senior Day against DePaul, it makes for a special moment. (more...)
Comprehensive plan ready to manage floods in Chennai
- March 16, 2018
The industry also noted that the minimum wages prescribed for apparel sector in Orissa and Telangana states are only Rs 200 per worker whereas in Tamil Nadu, the minimum wages are on higher side and this higher rate leads our garmenting units to become uncompetitive in the market. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
The industry also noted that the minimum wages prescribed for apparel sector in Orissa and Telangana states are only Rs 200 per worker whereas in Tamil Nadu, the minimum wages are on higher side and this higher rate leads our garmenting units to become uncompetitive in the market. (more...)
Sentenced To Jail In Human Trafficking Case, Daler Mehndi Gets Bail
- March 16, 2018
They allegedly disguised the members they were "dropping off" as members of the troupe. The duo had taken two troupes in 1998 and 1999, when 10 people were taken to the United States and "dropped off" illegally. The Patiala police had raided Mehndi's offices at Connaught Place in Delhi and got hold of important documents, including the case file of the ones who paid "passage fees" to the two brothers. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
They allegedly disguised the members they were "dropping off" as members of the troupe. The duo had taken two troupes in 1998 and 1999, when 10 people were taken to the United States and "dropped off" illegally. The Patiala police had raided Mehndi's offices at Connaught Place in Delhi and got hold of important documents, including the case file of the ones who paid "passage fees" to the two brothers. (more...)
4 upsets to pick when filling out your NCAA Tournament bracket
- March 16, 2018
Defensively, Villanova was tops in the Big East , limiting teams to just 59 points per game on 38 percent shooting and just 28 percent from behind the three-point arc. I'm not sure if today's players just refuse to go by the rules or if the NCAA officials chose to ignore their handbooks like their National Basketball Association colleagues. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
Defensively, Villanova was tops in the Big East , limiting teams to just 59 points per game on 38 percent shooting and just 28 percent from behind the three-point arc. I'm not sure if today's players just refuse to go by the rules or if the NCAA officials chose to ignore their handbooks like their National Basketball Association colleagues. (more...)
United States sanctions Russian "troll factory", 19 individuals for election meddling
- March 16, 2018
Zilberman . Moscow will craft a response, he said. A senior administration told reporters on a conference call that Russian actors infiltrated parts of the USA energy sector. "But more must be done", Royce said in a statement , promising that his committee would "keep pushing to counter Russian aggression". The Trump administration has denied that it colluded with the Russian group on the campaign. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
Zilberman . Moscow will craft a response, he said. A senior administration told reporters on a conference call that Russian actors infiltrated parts of the USA energy sector. "But more must be done", Royce said in a statement , promising that his committee would "keep pushing to counter Russian aggression". The Trump administration has denied that it colluded with the Russian group on the campaign. (more...)
Two militants killed in overnight Srinagar encounter after attack on BJP leader
- March 16, 2018
Terrorists had attacked BJP leader, Muhammad Anwar Khan, and injured his security guard Bilal Ahmad after which they fled and took shelter in Balhama village. The state government made a decision to reduce mobile internet speed in police district of Awantipora, where Balhama is located. Earlier, a police spokesman in a statement issued said that militants fired upon the PSOs of political activist Dr Anwar Khan while the latter was visiting Arsh institute at Khonmoh area in the outskirts of ... (more...)
- March 16, 2018
Terrorists had attacked BJP leader, Muhammad Anwar Khan, and injured his security guard Bilal Ahmad after which they fled and took shelter in Balhama village. The state government made a decision to reduce mobile internet speed in police district of Awantipora, where Balhama is located. Earlier, a police spokesman in a statement issued said that militants fired upon the PSOs of political activist Dr Anwar Khan while the latter was visiting Arsh institute at Khonmoh area in the outskirts of ... (more...)
Kevin Knox Leads Kentucky Past Davidson in 2018 NCAA Tournament
- March 16, 2018
No. 1 - Song on the pop charts the last time United Kingdom did not make a 3-pointer: "Bad Medicine" by Bon Jovi. Kentucky managed to win despite going 0-for-6 from the 3-point line. It was impressive to see Kentucky hold on to win this one despite not making a three-point basket the entire game. "It was a point of emphasis", McKillop said. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
No. 1 - Song on the pop charts the last time United Kingdom did not make a 3-pointer: "Bad Medicine" by Bon Jovi. Kentucky managed to win despite going 0-for-6 from the 3-point line. It was impressive to see Kentucky hold on to win this one despite not making a three-point basket the entire game. "It was a point of emphasis", McKillop said. (more...)
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