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India Floats Multibillion-Dollar Global Tender for 110 Fighter Aircraft
- April 07, 2018
Major aircraft producers like U.S. firms Lockheed Martin and Boeing, Sweden's Saab and France's Dassault Aviation are likely to play a bid for a deal worth $ 15 billion. The RFI being issued clearly says that fighter jets need to be manufactured in India. The South Asian country started looking for new warplanes in 2007, a contest that ended with the government selecting Dassault Aviation for 126 Rafale jets for US$11 billion. (more...)
- April 07, 2018
Major aircraft producers like U.S. firms Lockheed Martin and Boeing, Sweden's Saab and France's Dassault Aviation are likely to play a bid for a deal worth $ 15 billion. The RFI being issued clearly says that fighter jets need to be manufactured in India. The South Asian country started looking for new warplanes in 2007, a contest that ended with the government selecting Dassault Aviation for 126 Rafale jets for US$11 billion. (more...)
Victim's best friend testifies at Nicholas Butcher murder trial
- April 07, 2018
The lawyers are seeking approval to talk to the juror from Judge Michael McHale, who had barred contact with the jury after six leaders of the West Side street gang were convicted last December following a almost two-month trial in Cook County's first test of a tough state anti-racketeering law. (more...)
- April 07, 2018
The lawyers are seeking approval to talk to the juror from Judge Michael McHale, who had barred contact with the jury after six leaders of the West Side street gang were convicted last December following a almost two-month trial in Cook County's first test of a tough state anti-racketeering law. (more...)
Dolphin Report: Track Relays Run Strong in Texas
- April 07, 2018
As the Bulldogs' Shawn Gordon paces his way around the track at Spruce Creek High School during the 1,600-meter run, you can catch a glimpse of the writing on his arm. "So we're not returning many, but without returning many we actually have one of the youngest and biggest teams that we've had in a while". Junior Trinity Klecker took third in the 100 meter hurdles with a time of 20.87 and fourth in the 300 meter hurdles with a time of 1:00.97. (more...)
- April 07, 2018
As the Bulldogs' Shawn Gordon paces his way around the track at Spruce Creek High School during the 1,600-meter run, you can catch a glimpse of the writing on his arm. "So we're not returning many, but without returning many we actually have one of the youngest and biggest teams that we've had in a while". Junior Trinity Klecker took third in the 100 meter hurdles with a time of 20.87 and fourth in the 300 meter hurdles with a time of 1:00.97. (more...)
After flip-flop, Netanyahu formally cancels deal to let 16000 migrants stay
- April 07, 2018
The Israeli government pushed back against critics, in particular those who labeled the deportation policy racist, noting that thousands of Ukrainian and Georgian migrants were deported previous year without being offered the relocation payment that was being offered to migrants from Sudan and Eritrea. (more...)
- April 07, 2018
The Israeli government pushed back against critics, in particular those who labeled the deportation policy racist, noting that thousands of Ukrainian and Georgian migrants were deported previous year without being offered the relocation payment that was being offered to migrants from Sudan and Eritrea. (more...)
Trump threatens China with additional $100bn tariffs
- April 07, 2018
Market reaction in Asia on Friday suggested investors were relatively untroubled by the latest twist in the trade spat. The S&P 500, which many index funds track, lost 58.37 points, or 2.2 percent, to 2,604.47. The US is the second-biggest soya bean supplier to China, after Brazil . In turn, China vowed to target key USA exports, including soybeans. China could also take another page out of the playbook it used on South Korea by making life hard for big US companies operating in its ... (more...)
- April 07, 2018
Market reaction in Asia on Friday suggested investors were relatively untroubled by the latest twist in the trade spat. The S&P 500, which many index funds track, lost 58.37 points, or 2.2 percent, to 2,604.47. The US is the second-biggest soya bean supplier to China, after Brazil . In turn, China vowed to target key USA exports, including soybeans. China could also take another page out of the playbook it used on South Korea by making life hard for big US companies operating in its ... (more...)
First Alert Forecast: mild and unsettled midweek, sharply cooler Thursday
- April 07, 2018
However, our computer model does show that even this storm is starting to wind down and will be totally out of the area by 5:30 p.m. Friday evening. Therefore, rain will be likely in the morning and early afternoon. A Weather Alert Day has been issued for Saturday as a strong cold front sweeps across the Carolinas. (more...)
- April 07, 2018
However, our computer model does show that even this storm is starting to wind down and will be totally out of the area by 5:30 p.m. Friday evening. Therefore, rain will be likely in the morning and early afternoon. A Weather Alert Day has been issued for Saturday as a strong cold front sweeps across the Carolinas. (more...)
Trump to send National Guard troops to Mexico border
- April 07, 2018
Details of the deployment are still, in many cases, unclear - such as how long the National Guard will be deployed, where along the border they will actually be, how many troops will be needed. At the White House , Nielsen said that projects at the southern border - like the one Trump previously tweeted about where replacement fencing has been going up since February - are the "new wall" that Trump supporters have been waiting for, despite the fact that DHS is now banned from constructing ... (more...)
- April 07, 2018
Details of the deployment are still, in many cases, unclear - such as how long the National Guard will be deployed, where along the border they will actually be, how many troops will be needed. At the White House , Nielsen said that projects at the southern border - like the one Trump previously tweeted about where replacement fencing has been going up since February - are the "new wall" that Trump supporters have been waiting for, despite the fact that DHS is now banned from constructing ... (more...)
China vows 'counterattack' on Trump tariffs
- April 07, 2018
Oxford Economics Ltd said that a full-blown trade war would have damaging consequences. He said the Chinese "are going to have to make concessions - period". White House officials have suggested throughout the week that talks with the Chinese could help resolve trade issues between the two countries. The escalating tit-for-tat trade actions between the two economic superpowers have roiled global financial markets, as investors anxious about the impact on world trade and growth, hitting ... (more...)
- April 07, 2018
Oxford Economics Ltd said that a full-blown trade war would have damaging consequences. He said the Chinese "are going to have to make concessions - period". White House officials have suggested throughout the week that talks with the Chinese could help resolve trade issues between the two countries. The escalating tit-for-tat trade actions between the two economic superpowers have roiled global financial markets, as investors anxious about the impact on world trade and growth, hitting ... (more...)
Ministry of Defence website hacked, Chinese characters spark cyberattack speculation
- April 07, 2018
Visitors of the website were greeted with an error message and were asked to "try again later". Ministry of home affairs website at 11.30pm on April 06. The first website to go down was that of the Ministry of Defence . However, due to the technical issue, the logo of the default framework -- the Drupal framework -- became visible, which the official said was a mix of Chinese and Japanese characters. (more...)
- April 07, 2018
Visitors of the website were greeted with an error message and were asked to "try again later". Ministry of home affairs website at 11.30pm on April 06. The first website to go down was that of the Ministry of Defence . However, due to the technical issue, the logo of the default framework -- the Drupal framework -- became visible, which the official said was a mix of Chinese and Japanese characters. (more...)
Hamilton handed five-place grid penalty for Bahrain GP
- April 07, 2018
Ahead of the season opener in Melbourne, Hamilton gave the latest update on his contract discussions, stating: "We've been talking and will continue to talk". Mercedes boss Toto Wolff said his team was relaxed about the large deficit because of the power modes his team understands Ferrari was using in FP2. (more...)
- April 07, 2018
Ahead of the season opener in Melbourne, Hamilton gave the latest update on his contract discussions, stating: "We've been talking and will continue to talk". Mercedes boss Toto Wolff said his team was relaxed about the large deficit because of the power modes his team understands Ferrari was using in FP2. (more...)
Michelle Obama Compares Trump's Presidency to Bad Parenting
- April 07, 2018
Mrs. Obama was speaking at the Simmons Leadership Conference in MA when she said Trump's predecessor was the "parent who told you to eat your carrots". Hillary Clinton: "She wasn't flawless, but she was way more ideal than numerous alternatives". "What does it mean for us as women that we look at those two candidates, as women, and many of us said, that guy, he's better for me, his voice is more true to me", Obama said at the time. (more...)
- April 07, 2018
Mrs. Obama was speaking at the Simmons Leadership Conference in MA when she said Trump's predecessor was the "parent who told you to eat your carrots". Hillary Clinton: "She wasn't flawless, but she was way more ideal than numerous alternatives". "What does it mean for us as women that we look at those two candidates, as women, and many of us said, that guy, he's better for me, his voice is more true to me", Obama said at the time. (more...)
Spring Surprise: Frigid temps and wintry mix expected this weekend
- April 07, 2018
Most of us will stay dry, but temperatures will struggle to rise much and almost everybody is expected to stay below freezing through the day. Another round of moisture will push through late in the afternoon and evening as snow. Wind chill values will be in the low to mid 30s! Highs will be climbing back into the 40s and 50s today under a mix of clouds and sunshine. Thursday Night: Becoming cloudy. (more...)
- April 07, 2018
Most of us will stay dry, but temperatures will struggle to rise much and almost everybody is expected to stay below freezing through the day. Another round of moisture will push through late in the afternoon and evening as snow. Wind chill values will be in the low to mid 30s! Highs will be climbing back into the 40s and 50s today under a mix of clouds and sunshine. Thursday Night: Becoming cloudy. (more...)
BJP Leader Thrashed, Car Attacked In Bengal Over Panchayat Nominations
- April 07, 2018
BJP's national secretary Rahul Sinha, state BJP panchayat convener Mukul Roy along with other party leaders organised the sit in demonstration in front of Mahatma Gandhi's statue. It speaks about how the TMC government has failed in the state. He said that allegations of opposition candidates being attacked are an excuse as the rival parties do not have candidates to file nominations. (more...)
- April 07, 2018
BJP's national secretary Rahul Sinha, state BJP panchayat convener Mukul Roy along with other party leaders organised the sit in demonstration in front of Mahatma Gandhi's statue. It speaks about how the TMC government has failed in the state. He said that allegations of opposition candidates being attacked are an excuse as the rival parties do not have candidates to file nominations. (more...)
Sean Penn, Robin Wright's son Hopper arrested for drug possession
- April 07, 2018
Actor and model Hopper Penn has been released from jail after he and actress Uma Von Wittkamp were arrested on drug charges earlier this week in Nebraska. In case you forgot, last year, the Hollywood scion credited his famous father's tough love for getting him clean. Penn's divorce from Wright may have gone some way towards contributing to their son's ongoing substance abuse issues. (more...)
- April 07, 2018
Actor and model Hopper Penn has been released from jail after he and actress Uma Von Wittkamp were arrested on drug charges earlier this week in Nebraska. In case you forgot, last year, the Hollywood scion credited his famous father's tough love for getting him clean. Penn's divorce from Wright may have gone some way towards contributing to their son's ongoing substance abuse issues. (more...)
Sam's Club Explosions Suspect Arrested
- April 07, 2018
A responding officer saw the suspect fleeing in a Honda Civic and attempted to stop the vehicle, according to the statement. Hugo Gonzalez , 49, of Fontana, was identified as the man suspected of detonating the device, the Ontario Police Department tweeted, noting it's believed he acted alone and a motive remains unclear. (more...)
- April 07, 2018
A responding officer saw the suspect fleeing in a Honda Civic and attempted to stop the vehicle, according to the statement. Hugo Gonzalez , 49, of Fontana, was identified as the man suspected of detonating the device, the Ontario Police Department tweeted, noting it's believed he acted alone and a motive remains unclear. (more...)
Arizona, Texas prepare to send Guard to US-Mexico border
- April 07, 2018
Richardson says the move was effective in restoring calm along the U.S. But numerous specifics have yet to be worked out with the states. Around 2,000 to 4,000 National Guard troops will be deployed to the area, Trump said, similar to actions by Presidents George W. (more...)
- April 07, 2018
Richardson says the move was effective in restoring calm along the U.S. But numerous specifics have yet to be worked out with the states. Around 2,000 to 4,000 National Guard troops will be deployed to the area, Trump said, similar to actions by Presidents George W. (more...)
Kudlow: 'We are not in a trade war'
- April 07, 2018
Kudlow disagreed, saying that Trump knows the "path to free trade" is through correcting illegal practices by China and others. Kudlow said there may be more serious negotiations between the two superpowers in the "coming months", and that the USA wants China to stop violating United States intellectual property and open the Asian nation's markets. (more...)
- April 07, 2018
Kudlow disagreed, saying that Trump knows the "path to free trade" is through correcting illegal practices by China and others. Kudlow said there may be more serious negotiations between the two superpowers in the "coming months", and that the USA wants China to stop violating United States intellectual property and open the Asian nation's markets. (more...)
Andrew Rudalevige on President Trump's 'Surprising Predicament'
- April 07, 2018
The mother of two was sacked from her job at Akima LLC last November when she came forward to say she was the cyclist pictured flashing the bird at the president as his motorcade left the Trump National Gold Course in Sterling, Va. The march was held on Tuesday after President Trump doubled down on his tough stance against illegal immigration. They denied increased funding for extra border agent, extra detention beds, and extra border barriers, despite the 2016 election results. (more...)
- April 07, 2018
The mother of two was sacked from her job at Akima LLC last November when she came forward to say she was the cyclist pictured flashing the bird at the president as his motorcade left the Trump National Gold Course in Sterling, Va. The march was held on Tuesday after President Trump doubled down on his tough stance against illegal immigration. They denied increased funding for extra border agent, extra detention beds, and extra border barriers, despite the 2016 election results. (more...)
California is doing just fine without the National Guard on the border
- April 07, 2018
But he is using his power over the agencies to improve immigration policies and border defenses, and also is using his power as Commander-in-Chief to deploy the National Guard to the border . -Mexico border in 2010 to beef up efforts to battle drug smuggling and illegal immigration. New Mexico Senator Tom Udall, a Democrat, criticized the deployment as an "offensive effort to militarize the border " and "another pitiful attempt to distract attention from the risky chaos the ... (more...)
- April 07, 2018
But he is using his power over the agencies to improve immigration policies and border defenses, and also is using his power as Commander-in-Chief to deploy the National Guard to the border . -Mexico border in 2010 to beef up efforts to battle drug smuggling and illegal immigration. New Mexico Senator Tom Udall, a Democrat, criticized the deployment as an "offensive effort to militarize the border " and "another pitiful attempt to distract attention from the risky chaos the ... (more...)
Rajpal Yadav On Salman's Conviction In Poaching Case
- April 07, 2018
The court, six years later on July 24, 2012, finalised charges against the actor and other accused in the four cases. Senior advocate Mahesh Boda represented Salman in the sessions court. However, some of his friends and colleagues did visit the actor's family at their home in Galaxy Apartments here. I don't know why Salman was singled out. (more...)
- April 07, 2018
The court, six years later on July 24, 2012, finalised charges against the actor and other accused in the four cases. Senior advocate Mahesh Boda represented Salman in the sessions court. However, some of his friends and colleagues did visit the actor's family at their home in Galaxy Apartments here. I don't know why Salman was singled out. (more...)
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