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Police investigate bomb threat against Penrith school
- March 19, 2018
A MASS email hoax threatening a bomb attack was sent to 400 schools across the United Kingdom - forcing some to be evacuated. The schools received an email threatening an explosive had been placed on their grounds and would be detonated if a cash payment was not received. (more...)
- March 19, 2018
A MASS email hoax threatening a bomb attack was sent to 400 schools across the United Kingdom - forcing some to be evacuated. The schools received an email threatening an explosive had been placed on their grounds and would be detonated if a cash payment was not received. (more...)
Russian Elections: Putin wins fourth term in landslide victory
- March 19, 2018
It comes after Putin's main challenger for the presidency was banned from running. Putin, who has ruled Russian Federation for nearly two decades, recorded his best ever election performance with 76.67 percent of the vote but rejected the possibility of staying in power indefinitely. (more...)
- March 19, 2018
It comes after Putin's main challenger for the presidency was banned from running. Putin, who has ruled Russian Federation for nearly two decades, recorded his best ever election performance with 76.67 percent of the vote but rejected the possibility of staying in power indefinitely. (more...)
Boy, 9, shoots dead sister over video game controller
- March 19, 2018
It was unclear how the boy obtained the gun. Monroe County Sheriff Cecil Cantrell said deputies responded to the scene around 1 p.m. Saturday. I can't answer that. Cantrell added he was not sure what charges might be filed in the case because of the age of the accused. This is not the first time that a child got access to a handgun. (more...)
- March 19, 2018
It was unclear how the boy obtained the gun. Monroe County Sheriff Cecil Cantrell said deputies responded to the scene around 1 p.m. Saturday. I can't answer that. Cantrell added he was not sure what charges might be filed in the case because of the age of the accused. This is not the first time that a child got access to a handgun. (more...)
Putin on track for victory in Russian election
- March 19, 2018
A state TV journalist reporting live from the southern city of Rostov-on-Don cast his ballot on camera - "I have done my civic duty", he said. Putin seemed confident of victory, saying, "The program that I propose for the country is the right one", he said. (more...)
- March 19, 2018
A state TV journalist reporting live from the southern city of Rostov-on-Don cast his ballot on camera - "I have done my civic duty", he said. Putin seemed confident of victory, saying, "The program that I propose for the country is the right one", he said. (more...)
Data Shows United Has More Pet Deaths Than Other Airlines
- March 19, 2018
Other passengers also reported that flight attendants insisted that the animal would be safe for the trip. It comes after another dog was accidentally sent to Japan on Tuesday and a puppy died on a flight the day before that when staff said it had to go in the overhead locker . (more...)
- March 19, 2018
Other passengers also reported that flight attendants insisted that the animal would be safe for the trip. It comes after another dog was accidentally sent to Japan on Tuesday and a puppy died on a flight the day before that when staff said it had to go in the overhead locker . (more...)
Mohamed Salah sets Premier League scoring record
- March 19, 2018
The spotlight was on the basement battle in a slimline Premier League programme, owing to the FA Cup quarter-finals, but the superb Salah took centre stage with a magnificent display in Liverpool's 5-0 romp in the later kickoff. The boys love playing together with him [and] he loves playing together with them, so it's good. "He gave us a good four goals". "We had to cope and deal with hard conditions tonight". (more...)
- March 19, 2018
The spotlight was on the basement battle in a slimline Premier League programme, owing to the FA Cup quarter-finals, but the superb Salah took centre stage with a magnificent display in Liverpool's 5-0 romp in the later kickoff. The boys love playing together with him [and] he loves playing together with them, so it's good. "He gave us a good four goals". "We had to cope and deal with hard conditions tonight". (more...)
Lawyers in Australia try to prosecute Aung San Suu Kyi
- March 19, 2018
Despite facing widespread worldwide condemnation, Suu Kyi was welcomed to Parliament House in Canberra today by a 19-gun salute. Al Jazeera's Andrew Thomas reports. The leaders are not expected to issue a closing communique at this summit, but past meetings have seen the nations butt heads over language on the South China Sea, which China claims in nearly its entirety. (more...)
- March 19, 2018
Despite facing widespread worldwide condemnation, Suu Kyi was welcomed to Parliament House in Canberra today by a 19-gun salute. Al Jazeera's Andrew Thomas reports. The leaders are not expected to issue a closing communique at this summit, but past meetings have seen the nations butt heads over language on the South China Sea, which China claims in nearly its entirety. (more...)
Long Island forecast: Snow on first day of spring?
- March 19, 2018
Even so, concern remains that the region might be more "vulnerable to snow and wind because we've had so much infrastructural damage", Shafer said. Tuesday night will be when this storm starts to shift toward the coast and becoming a full-fledged Nor'easter once again. (more...)
- March 19, 2018
Even so, concern remains that the region might be more "vulnerable to snow and wind because we've had so much infrastructural damage", Shafer said. Tuesday night will be when this storm starts to shift toward the coast and becoming a full-fledged Nor'easter once again. (more...)
Fodder scam: Lalu found guilty in 4th case, Jagannatha Mishra acquitted
- March 19, 2018
Besides Prasad, former Bihar chief minister Jagannath Mishra and 29 people, including former IAS officers and some officials are also accused in the case. Court's hearing in the case was completed on March 5 and the verdict was scheduled for March 15. The cases pertain to allegedly fraudulent withdrawals from the treasuries of multiple districts in Bihar when Yadav was chief minister. (more...)
- March 19, 2018
Besides Prasad, former Bihar chief minister Jagannath Mishra and 29 people, including former IAS officers and some officials are also accused in the case. Court's hearing in the case was completed on March 5 and the verdict was scheduled for March 15. The cases pertain to allegedly fraudulent withdrawals from the treasuries of multiple districts in Bihar when Yadav was chief minister. (more...)
Kejriwal expresses regret to Gadkari over statements
- March 19, 2018
Arvind Kejriwal's apology to Nitin Gadkari has come after the Delhi CM had apologised to former Revenue Minister in the then Akali Dal-led government. Kapil Sibal's son Amit Sibal had filed a defamation case against Kejriwal and some other AAP leaders in 2013 for alleging that Sibal had a conflict of interest in seeking to revise a tax demand on Vodafone. (more...)
- March 19, 2018
Arvind Kejriwal's apology to Nitin Gadkari has come after the Delhi CM had apologised to former Revenue Minister in the then Akali Dal-led government. Kapil Sibal's son Amit Sibal had filed a defamation case against Kejriwal and some other AAP leaders in 2013 for alleging that Sibal had a conflict of interest in seeking to revise a tax demand on Vodafone. (more...)
Australia to invest RM90.5 million in Asean Smart Cities Network
- March 19, 2018
He also said ASEAN policy meant it was "not able to intervene and to force an outcome" over the Rohingya crisis, in which more than 700,000 refugees have fled to neighboring Bangladesh amid a Myanmar military campaign that the United Nations has called "ethnic cleansing". (more...)
- March 19, 2018
He also said ASEAN policy meant it was "not able to intervene and to force an outcome" over the Rohingya crisis, in which more than 700,000 refugees have fled to neighboring Bangladesh amid a Myanmar military campaign that the United Nations has called "ethnic cleansing". (more...)
Bushfires ravage NSW south coast and south-west Victoria
- March 19, 2018
The fire season in Australia varies according to the area and weather conditions. "We can't be 100 per cent sure that everybody is accounted for. but each one of those homes that have been affected by fire will need to be looked at and just confirm that", NSW Rural Fire Service Deputy Commissioner Rob Rogers told Australian Broadcasting Corp. (more...)
- March 19, 2018
The fire season in Australia varies according to the area and weather conditions. "We can't be 100 per cent sure that everybody is accounted for. but each one of those homes that have been affected by fire will need to be looked at and just confirm that", NSW Rural Fire Service Deputy Commissioner Rob Rogers told Australian Broadcasting Corp. (more...)
North Korean diplomat to meet former US, South Korean officials
- March 19, 2018
North Korean officials and former U.S. officials and experts have often held such talks called "Track-2". White House officials say Stephens would not be acting as a representative of the State Department and will not speak on behalf of President Trump. (more...)
- March 19, 2018
North Korean officials and former U.S. officials and experts have often held such talks called "Track-2". White House officials say Stephens would not be acting as a representative of the State Department and will not speak on behalf of President Trump. (more...)
Turkish-backed forces say Syria's Afrin under their control
- March 19, 2018
Syria's government forces have already liberated 70 percent of territory of the Damascus suburb of Eastern Ghouta , which has been under terrorists' control since 2012. However, a general evacuation of civilians and rebels was not on the table, he said. "The population is up in arms against them [militants] and now they have no other option but to surrender", the source added. (more...)
- March 19, 2018
Syria's government forces have already liberated 70 percent of territory of the Damascus suburb of Eastern Ghouta , which has been under terrorists' control since 2012. However, a general evacuation of civilians and rebels was not on the table, he said. "The population is up in arms against them [militants] and now they have no other option but to surrender", the source added. (more...)
Police confirm fourth explosion in Austin, urge residents to stay inside
- March 19, 2018
Three package bombs have exploded outside homes in Austin, Texas , over the past two weeks, CNN reports. The latest explosion comes less than a week after police said three package explosions that happened over 10 days were connected. (more...)
- March 19, 2018
Three package bombs have exploded outside homes in Austin, Texas , over the past two weeks, CNN reports. The latest explosion comes less than a week after police said three package explosions that happened over 10 days were connected. (more...)
United Kingdom art teacher wins $1M teaching prize
- March 19, 2018
With 130 languages spoken in the diverse community where she teaches, Ms Zafirakou has learned basic phrases in Hindu, Tamil and Gujarati. In a congratulatory video message broadcast to the ceremony, the prime minister, Theresa May, said: "You have shown enormous dedication and creativity in your work". (more...)
- March 19, 2018
With 130 languages spoken in the diverse community where she teaches, Ms Zafirakou has learned basic phrases in Hindu, Tamil and Gujarati. In a congratulatory video message broadcast to the ceremony, the prime minister, Theresa May, said: "You have shown enormous dedication and creativity in your work". (more...)
No-confidence motion not taken up; Govt says ready for discussion
- March 19, 2018
Speaker Sumitra Mahajan repeatedly requested the more than 25 members from the AIADMK and TRS standing in the Well to return to their seats. "Unless the House is in order, I will not be able to count the numbers of those who support it", Speaker Mahajan said. (more...)
- March 19, 2018
Speaker Sumitra Mahajan repeatedly requested the more than 25 members from the AIADMK and TRS standing in the Well to return to their seats. "Unless the House is in order, I will not be able to count the numbers of those who support it", Speaker Mahajan said. (more...)
2 dead in shooting outside of north-end Toronto bowling alley
- March 19, 2018
This occurred at the front entrance to Playtime Bowl and Entertainment, 33 Samor Rd. near Dufferin St. Ngo was targeted by two gunmen. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Amar had been at the bowling alley with her husband and sister, he said, and happened to be leaving the building when shots rang out. Police believe Ngo was accompanied by at least one male friend at the time of the shooting. (more...)
- March 19, 2018
This occurred at the front entrance to Playtime Bowl and Entertainment, 33 Samor Rd. near Dufferin St. Ngo was targeted by two gunmen. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Amar had been at the bowling alley with her husband and sister, he said, and happened to be leaving the building when shots rang out. Police believe Ngo was accompanied by at least one male friend at the time of the shooting. (more...)
Putin: British spy claims nonsense
- March 19, 2018
According to Russia's election commission, Putin was heading to secure 71.9 percent of the vote, but it was unclear whether voter turnout had reached 70 percent, a Kremlin goal. Mr Putin on Sunday evening addressed supporters in the Manezh Square outside the Kremlin, telling them was he part of "their team". These included: ballot boxes being stuffed with extra ballots in multiple regions; an election official assaulting an observer; CCTV cameras obscured by flags or nets from watching ... (more...)
- March 19, 2018
According to Russia's election commission, Putin was heading to secure 71.9 percent of the vote, but it was unclear whether voter turnout had reached 70 percent, a Kremlin goal. Mr Putin on Sunday evening addressed supporters in the Manezh Square outside the Kremlin, telling them was he part of "their team". These included: ballot boxes being stuffed with extra ballots in multiple regions; an election official assaulting an observer; CCTV cameras obscured by flags or nets from watching ... (more...)
Ola-Uber Drivers on Strike: Grievances Against Companies' Management
- March 19, 2018
At the time of calling the strike, the union had claimed that most cabs associated with the aggregators would remain off the road from Monday. Gupta said initially Ola and Uber had promised monthly returns of around 1 lakh. Other taxi unions such as Mumbai Taximen's Union have also joined the strike. 149 of CrPC (for unlawful assembly) against the Union leaders - Sanjay Naik, president, Arif Shaikh and Nitin Nandgaonkar of the Maharashtra Navnirman Vahatuk Sena as a precautionary ... (more...)
- March 19, 2018
At the time of calling the strike, the union had claimed that most cabs associated with the aggregators would remain off the road from Monday. Gupta said initially Ola and Uber had promised monthly returns of around 1 lakh. Other taxi unions such as Mumbai Taximen's Union have also joined the strike. 149 of CrPC (for unlawful assembly) against the Union leaders - Sanjay Naik, president, Arif Shaikh and Nitin Nandgaonkar of the Maharashtra Navnirman Vahatuk Sena as a precautionary ... (more...)
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