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Treasury secretary says U.S. open to talks with China
- April 07, 2018
Yet above all, the Treasury Secretary emphasised that the reason the White House was studying levying new tariffs on Chinese goods was because in response to Washington's $50bn tariff list (10% of Chinese imports), Beijing had announced tariffs on $50bn of US-made goods (38% of USA exports). (more...)
- April 07, 2018
Yet above all, the Treasury Secretary emphasised that the reason the White House was studying levying new tariffs on Chinese goods was because in response to Washington's $50bn tariff list (10% of Chinese imports), Beijing had announced tariffs on $50bn of US-made goods (38% of USA exports). (more...)
Syrian troops push into rebel-held Douma as talks collapse
- April 07, 2018
Previously, Dan Coates, head of the National intelligence of the US, said in an interview with reporters that the decision has already been made and soon will be announced the completion of the Syrian campaign. Given that this task is "almost completed", Trump said, his administration will look to make a final decision on the status of USA troops in the region "very quickly". (more...)
- April 07, 2018
Previously, Dan Coates, head of the National intelligence of the US, said in an interview with reporters that the decision has already been made and soon will be announced the completion of the Syrian campaign. Given that this task is "almost completed", Trump said, his administration will look to make a final decision on the status of USA troops in the region "very quickly". (more...)
Govt walking on path shown by Dr Ambedkar: PM Modi
- April 07, 2018
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated on Wednesday the newly constructed Western Court Annexe here which will serve as transit accommodation for Members of Parliament. On Tuesday, BJP President Amit Shah too strongly defended BJP's credentials and claimed that the party and the government had done much for the cause of the Dalits . (more...)
- April 07, 2018
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated on Wednesday the newly constructed Western Court Annexe here which will serve as transit accommodation for Members of Parliament. On Tuesday, BJP President Amit Shah too strongly defended BJP's credentials and claimed that the party and the government had done much for the cause of the Dalits . (more...)
Trump Weighs Additional $100 Billion Tariffs on Chinese Imports
- April 07, 2018
Financial markets, roiled for days by the trade fight and Trump's management of it, whipsawed again on the new threat. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude for May delivery was down 41 cents, or 0.65 percent, at 63.13 a barrel. Even so, economists warned that the tit-for-tat moves bear the hallmarks of a classic trade rift that could escalate. Seeking to tamp down alarm, he told reporters outside the White House , "so nothing's happened". (more...)
- April 07, 2018
Financial markets, roiled for days by the trade fight and Trump's management of it, whipsawed again on the new threat. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude for May delivery was down 41 cents, or 0.65 percent, at 63.13 a barrel. Even so, economists warned that the tit-for-tat moves bear the hallmarks of a classic trade rift that could escalate. Seeking to tamp down alarm, he told reporters outside the White House , "so nothing's happened". (more...)
Fallin compares striking teachers to teenagers
- April 07, 2018
Oklahoma teachers are also among the lowest paid in the country. "Tens of thousands of educators, parents and community members are showing up at the capitol every day because they are overwhelmed by classrooms with more students than desks, duct-taped textbooks, and schools that are only heated to 60 degrees", said Alicia Priest, the union's president, in a statement . (more...)
- April 07, 2018
Oklahoma teachers are also among the lowest paid in the country. "Tens of thousands of educators, parents and community members are showing up at the capitol every day because they are overwhelmed by classrooms with more students than desks, duct-taped textbooks, and schools that are only heated to 60 degrees", said Alicia Priest, the union's president, in a statement . (more...)
American Goes For 787s In $12 billion Fleet Update
- April 07, 2018
Though the total value is $12 billion at list price, the final price paid by airlines is generally lower. The order includes options on a further 28 787s, and will make American the largest 787 customer in the Western Hemisphere, Boeing said. (more...)
- April 07, 2018
Though the total value is $12 billion at list price, the final price paid by airlines is generally lower. The order includes options on a further 28 787s, and will make American the largest 787 customer in the Western Hemisphere, Boeing said. (more...)
Facebook is making Ads and Pages more transparent
- April 07, 2018
Facebook will also require verification of people who manage Facebook pages with large followings, Zuckerberg wrote . Zuckerberg and Facebook have been under particularly intense scrutiny since March 17, when four news organizations in the USA and Britain reported that Cambridge Analytica had harvested Facebook user information without their consent, using it to create psychological profiles of voters that were used to target pro-Trump, anti-Clinton messaging during the 2016 election. (more...)
- April 07, 2018
Facebook will also require verification of people who manage Facebook pages with large followings, Zuckerberg wrote . Zuckerberg and Facebook have been under particularly intense scrutiny since March 17, when four news organizations in the USA and Britain reported that Cambridge Analytica had harvested Facebook user information without their consent, using it to create psychological profiles of voters that were used to target pro-Trump, anti-Clinton messaging during the 2016 election. (more...)
PM Oli, Indian PM Modi hold meeting
- April 07, 2018
Later Modi and Oli issue joint press statement. Oli, his wife Radika Shakya and a 54-member high-level delegation arrived on Friday on a three-day state visit. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj visited Nepal before Mr Oli took office to congratulate him for the historic victory. No other countries in the world have the bonds of friendship and cooperation that exist between India and Nepal. (more...)
- April 07, 2018
Later Modi and Oli issue joint press statement. Oli, his wife Radika Shakya and a 54-member high-level delegation arrived on Friday on a three-day state visit. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj visited Nepal before Mr Oli took office to congratulate him for the historic victory. No other countries in the world have the bonds of friendship and cooperation that exist between India and Nepal. (more...)
Trump doubles down on trade spat with China
- April 07, 2018
On Tuesday, Trump unveiled a list of about $50 billion in Chinese electronics, aerospace and machinery products it plans to hit with steep tariffs. That list of more than 100 items was heavy on agricultural commodities, especially soybeans. (more...)
- April 07, 2018
On Tuesday, Trump unveiled a list of about $50 billion in Chinese electronics, aerospace and machinery products it plans to hit with steep tariffs. That list of more than 100 items was heavy on agricultural commodities, especially soybeans. (more...)
BJP marks 38th foundation day in state
- April 07, 2018
The BJP chief also targeted the opposition parties over the washout of the Budget Session of the Parliament due to continuing protests and disruptions. He said, "Mr Shah knows that people are asking his party questions. The only reason is that our rivals are unable to digest the BJP's rising strength", he said. (more...)
- April 07, 2018
The BJP chief also targeted the opposition parties over the washout of the Budget Session of the Parliament due to continuing protests and disruptions. He said, "Mr Shah knows that people are asking his party questions. The only reason is that our rivals are unable to digest the BJP's rising strength", he said. (more...)
Sathish Sivalingam creates history at Commonwealth Games 2018, wins India's third gold
- April 07, 2018
Having finished second in snatch section after lifting one kilogram less than England's Jack Oliver, Sathish overcame the deficit by heaving 173kg, a good six kilograms more than the Englishman for a total of 317kg. It was perhaps preordained that Sathish would become a weightlifter. His father, Sivalingam, was a former weightlifter for the Services team, winning two medals at the Nationals. (more...)
- April 07, 2018
Having finished second in snatch section after lifting one kilogram less than England's Jack Oliver, Sathish overcame the deficit by heaving 173kg, a good six kilograms more than the Englishman for a total of 317kg. It was perhaps preordained that Sathish would become a weightlifter. His father, Sivalingam, was a former weightlifter for the Services team, winning two medals at the Nationals. (more...)
Mexican politicians unite to slam deployment of U.S. guardsmen
- April 07, 2018
During a roundtable discussion of tax reform in West Virginia on Thursday, President Trump apparently succumbed to his boredom and instead discussed the caravan of South American immigrants now journeying toward the U.S. Organizers later made a decision to end the caravan in Mexico City instead of the USA border as had previously been intended. Latin America Working Group's senior associate, Daniella Burgi-Palomino criticized Trump is "just looking for more excuses to demonize migrants ... (more...)
- April 07, 2018
During a roundtable discussion of tax reform in West Virginia on Thursday, President Trump apparently succumbed to his boredom and instead discussed the caravan of South American immigrants now journeying toward the U.S. Organizers later made a decision to end the caravan in Mexico City instead of the USA border as had previously been intended. Latin America Working Group's senior associate, Daniella Burgi-Palomino criticized Trump is "just looking for more excuses to demonize migrants ... (more...)
Man arrested for mercilessly beating a woman on a running local train
- April 07, 2018
A video of the incident shot by a handicapped co-passenger went viral on Friday morning. A horrific video has surfaced showing a man mercilessly beating up a woman on board a Mumbai local train Thursday, April 5. As per reports, the coach was for the specially abled so none of the passengers could come to her rescue. "I being 90 percent disabled could not do much to help as there was a threat to my life if I intervened", Samir Zaveri, an eyewitness, was quoted as saying by Mumbai Mirror. (more...)
- April 07, 2018
A video of the incident shot by a handicapped co-passenger went viral on Friday morning. A horrific video has surfaced showing a man mercilessly beating up a woman on board a Mumbai local train Thursday, April 5. As per reports, the coach was for the specially abled so none of the passengers could come to her rescue. "I being 90 percent disabled could not do much to help as there was a threat to my life if I intervened", Samir Zaveri, an eyewitness, was quoted as saying by Mumbai Mirror. (more...)
Aaron Ramsey scores a stunner as Arsenal beat CSKA
- April 07, 2018
The Gunners took a big step towards the Europa League last four with a commanding victory over the Russian outfit, with the Welsh worldwide at the centre of the action once again. We did the first part of the job in the second half, but not the second. "We have to be realistic". He is claiming three of them, as he made clear on Twitter after the game. (more...)
- April 07, 2018
The Gunners took a big step towards the Europa League last four with a commanding victory over the Russian outfit, with the Welsh worldwide at the centre of the action once again. We did the first part of the job in the second half, but not the second. "We have to be realistic". He is claiming three of them, as he made clear on Twitter after the game. (more...)
Russian proposal for joint Salisbury toxin inquiry 'perverse' - Britain
- April 07, 2018
He also said Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn had seen more intelligence "than the average backbench MP" because he had received a Privy Council briefing on the matter. He added: "The situation was iniquitous for us from the very beginning". The man who runs the government's Defence Science and Technology Laboratory at Porton Down chose his words carefully today. (more...)
- April 07, 2018
He also said Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn had seen more intelligence "than the average backbench MP" because he had received a Privy Council briefing on the matter. He added: "The situation was iniquitous for us from the very beginning". The man who runs the government's Defence Science and Technology Laboratory at Porton Down chose his words carefully today. (more...)
The theme for 2018 'Universal Health Coverage: Everyone, Everywhere'
- April 07, 2018
Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, disclosed this on Friday at a press conference in Abuja to herald the 2018 World Health Day as well as the 70th anniversary of the body. "Good health is the most precious thing anyone can have", said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General". According to a report in WHO, more than half of the world's population do not have access to basic health care services. (more...)
- April 07, 2018
Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, disclosed this on Friday at a press conference in Abuja to herald the 2018 World Health Day as well as the 70th anniversary of the body. "Good health is the most precious thing anyone can have", said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General". According to a report in WHO, more than half of the world's population do not have access to basic health care services. (more...)
India police Detain man for Maintaining mother's Human Body in freezer
- April 07, 2018
Lima Police Department has filed a charge of murder against a Lima man for the death of an infant. Jogulamba Gadwal: Police claimed to have cracked a theft case, reported almost a year ago, with the arrest of a man on Friday. "I would like to respond, but it's still under investigation and premature to respond", said Flowood Police Chief Richie McCluskey. Police say Crocker then fled to Georgia where he works and has family. (more...)
- April 07, 2018
Lima Police Department has filed a charge of murder against a Lima man for the death of an infant. Jogulamba Gadwal: Police claimed to have cracked a theft case, reported almost a year ago, with the arrest of a man on Friday. "I would like to respond, but it's still under investigation and premature to respond", said Flowood Police Chief Richie McCluskey. Police say Crocker then fled to Georgia where he works and has family. (more...)
Russia Is Extremely Interested in Poisoned Spy's Dead Pets
- April 07, 2018
In the call, Yulia Skripal allegedly said she and her father were both recovering and in normal health, and that her father's health was not irreparably damaged. The authorities said in a statement Friday that Viktoria Skripal's visa application was denied on the grounds that it "did not comply with the immigration rules". (more...)
- April 07, 2018
In the call, Yulia Skripal allegedly said she and her father were both recovering and in normal health, and that her father's health was not irreparably damaged. The authorities said in a statement Friday that Viktoria Skripal's visa application was denied on the grounds that it "did not comply with the immigration rules". (more...)
RCMP confirm fatalities after Humboldt Broncos team bus, semi crash
- April 07, 2018
The Manitoba Post will provide details as they become available. The bus was carrying the Humboldt Broncos , which is an ice hockey team from Humboldt and two-time Royal Bank Cup national champions. RCMP said it expected the highway will be blocked for several hours and urged drivers to avoid the area. The Humboldt Broncos were scheduled to play the Nipawin Hawks on Friday night, but the Hawks Facebook page announced the game was canceled due to the accident involving the Broncos team bus. (more...)
- April 07, 2018
The Manitoba Post will provide details as they become available. The bus was carrying the Humboldt Broncos , which is an ice hockey team from Humboldt and two-time Royal Bank Cup national champions. RCMP said it expected the highway will be blocked for several hours and urged drivers to avoid the area. The Humboldt Broncos were scheduled to play the Nipawin Hawks on Friday night, but the Hawks Facebook page announced the game was canceled due to the accident involving the Broncos team bus. (more...)
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...)
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