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Former president of South Korea jailed for corruption
- April 08, 2018
The conviction, which she can appeal, is the latest hit in a dramatic fall for South Korea's first female president. Park became South Korea's first democratically elected leader to be forced from office a year ago when the Constitutional Court ordered her out over a scandal that landed the heads of two conglomerates in jail. (more...)
- April 08, 2018
The conviction, which she can appeal, is the latest hit in a dramatic fall for South Korea's first female president. Park became South Korea's first democratically elected leader to be forced from office a year ago when the Constitutional Court ordered her out over a scandal that landed the heads of two conglomerates in jail. (more...)
The Russia Sanctions Saga: Weapons Dealers, Mobsters And Suitcases Full Of Cash
- April 08, 2018
The ministry's message to the administration of US President Donald Trump added that Russia wouldn't "be spoken to in the language of sanctions " and warned that thousands of US jobs depend on Russian firms hit by that latest wave of penalties. (more...)
- April 08, 2018
The ministry's message to the administration of US President Donald Trump added that Russia wouldn't "be spoken to in the language of sanctions " and warned that thousands of US jobs depend on Russian firms hit by that latest wave of penalties. (more...)
The BJP is the party of a New India
- April 08, 2018
Later, Shah said his intention was not to equate opposition parties to animals. Senior Leader and Vistark In-charge Kashmri Malik Mushtaq Noorabadi said "The BJP leadership has taken care of the aspirations of the country's citizens, their empowerment, faster connectivity, more jobs, better education and improved quality of life", he said. (more...)
- April 08, 2018
Later, Shah said his intention was not to equate opposition parties to animals. Senior Leader and Vistark In-charge Kashmri Malik Mushtaq Noorabadi said "The BJP leadership has taken care of the aspirations of the country's citizens, their empowerment, faster connectivity, more jobs, better education and improved quality of life", he said. (more...)
Offa robbery attack: Police arrest seven suspects
- April 08, 2018
The governor called on anyone with useful information on the incident to contact the state police command on the following numbers (0803 739 1280 and 0803 702 4320). "We arrested one person yesterday and six persons today in connection with the robbery". Akorode said further that the governor also advised security agencies in the state to aggressively begin a manhunt for the suspects behind this act promising support of the state government. (more...)
- April 08, 2018
The governor called on anyone with useful information on the incident to contact the state police command on the following numbers (0803 739 1280 and 0803 702 4320). "We arrested one person yesterday and six persons today in connection with the robbery". Akorode said further that the governor also advised security agencies in the state to aggressively begin a manhunt for the suspects behind this act promising support of the state government. (more...)
Seoul optimistic about "secret, direct contact" between USA and North Korea
- April 08, 2018
Quoting various US officials, the report said a team at the Central Intelligence Agency, led by its Director Mike Pompeo , has been working through back-channels to make arrangements for the high-profile talks. South Korea's president, Moon Jae-in, is due to meet Mr Kim in the joint security area of Panmunjom on April 27th for what will be only the third summit between the two Koreas since the peninsula was divided at the end of the Korean War (1950-53). (more...)
- April 08, 2018
Quoting various US officials, the report said a team at the Central Intelligence Agency, led by its Director Mike Pompeo , has been working through back-channels to make arrangements for the high-profile talks. South Korea's president, Moon Jae-in, is due to meet Mr Kim in the joint security area of Panmunjom on April 27th for what will be only the third summit between the two Koreas since the peninsula was divided at the end of the Korean War (1950-53). (more...)
Blackbuck case: Salman Khan gets bail, Bishnois to approach HC
- April 08, 2018
Immediately after his release, Salman was driven under police escort to the airport, a police official told news agency PTI. Khan appeared on the terrace of his apartment with his family and waved to his fans. Four other actors - Saif Ali Khan, Sonali Bendre, Tabu and Neelam - who were working with him on the film and who had also been charged with the offense, were acquitted. (more...)
- April 08, 2018
Immediately after his release, Salman was driven under police escort to the airport, a police official told news agency PTI. Khan appeared on the terrace of his apartment with his family and waved to his fans. Four other actors - Saif Ali Khan, Sonali Bendre, Tabu and Neelam - who were working with him on the film and who had also been charged with the offense, were acquitted. (more...)
Hillary Clinton Jokes That Fox News Is 'Trying To Impeach Me'
- April 08, 2018
Hillary Clinton said during closing remarks at the annual Vital Voices Global Leadership Awards Wednesday that the U.S.is witnessing "an all-out attack on core values of democracy", although without specifically mentioning President Donald Trump . (more...)
- April 08, 2018
Hillary Clinton said during closing remarks at the annual Vital Voices Global Leadership Awards Wednesday that the U.S.is witnessing "an all-out attack on core values of democracy", although without specifically mentioning President Donald Trump . (more...)
MI governor: Flint tap water safe to drink again
- April 08, 2018
Friday's announcement was made two days after the state announced it was releasing Flint from state oversight and four days after the DEQ announced it would allow Nestlé Waters North America to increase the amount of water it withdraws from the state's groundwater table from 250 gallons a minute to 400 gallons. (more...)
- April 08, 2018
Friday's announcement was made two days after the state announced it was releasing Flint from state oversight and four days after the DEQ announced it would allow Nestlé Waters North America to increase the amount of water it withdraws from the state's groundwater table from 250 gallons a minute to 400 gallons. (more...)
RCMP say cause of fatal Humboldt Broncos bus crash still unknown
- April 08, 2018
There were 29 people on the bus at the time, including the driver. Among the dead who have been identified, are head coach Darcy Haugan, Broncos captain Logan Schatz, forward Jaxon Joseph and play-by-play broadcaster Tyler Bieber. "Tonight, the Winnipeg Jets and the Chicago Blackhawks , together with the National Hockey League, are playing this game for the names on the back of our jersey: the Humboldt Broncos". (more...)
- April 08, 2018
There were 29 people on the bus at the time, including the driver. Among the dead who have been identified, are head coach Darcy Haugan, Broncos captain Logan Schatz, forward Jaxon Joseph and play-by-play broadcaster Tyler Bieber. "Tonight, the Winnipeg Jets and the Chicago Blackhawks , together with the National Hockey League, are playing this game for the names on the back of our jersey: the Humboldt Broncos". (more...)
I "probably" won't attend White House Correspondent's Dinner
- April 08, 2018
Still, this is a turn for the White House . White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders will represent the White House at the dinner , according to the White House Correspondents Association. Afterward, the president gets to perform a response routine. "We will not let the current attack, or any new anti-Russian attack, go without a tough response", Russia's foreign ministry said in a statement , after the USA sanctions which also target 12 companies owned by the oligarchs, 17 ... (more...)
- April 08, 2018
Still, this is a turn for the White House . White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders will represent the White House at the dinner , according to the White House Correspondents Association. Afterward, the president gets to perform a response routine. "We will not let the current attack, or any new anti-Russian attack, go without a tough response", Russia's foreign ministry said in a statement , after the USA sanctions which also target 12 companies owned by the oligarchs, 17 ... (more...)
Trump mulls $100b more tariffs on China goods
- April 08, 2018
United States President Donald Trump on Friday ordered his administration to consider tariffs on an additional Dollars 100 billion in Chinese imports, further escalating the trade tiff between the two countries. China called on the European Union to aid the Asian nation in rejecting protectionism from the US and upholding the global trade order. By provoking a trade conflict with China, the U.S. (more...)
- April 08, 2018
United States President Donald Trump on Friday ordered his administration to consider tariffs on an additional Dollars 100 billion in Chinese imports, further escalating the trade tiff between the two countries. China called on the European Union to aid the Asian nation in rejecting protectionism from the US and upholding the global trade order. By provoking a trade conflict with China, the U.S. (more...)
Jaysh al-Islam group resumes attacks against Syrian forces in Douma
- April 08, 2018
In an apparent bid to pressure Jaish al-Islam - the Islamist group that holds the town - to withdraw, Syrias government yesterday resumed bombardment of the town after a more than week-long lull. Assad's forces and Jaish al-Islam began negotiations ten days ago. "We are contacting the United Nations and the U.S. government and the European governments", he said by telephone. (more...)
- April 08, 2018
In an apparent bid to pressure Jaish al-Islam - the Islamist group that holds the town - to withdraw, Syrias government yesterday resumed bombardment of the town after a more than week-long lull. Assad's forces and Jaish al-Islam began negotiations ten days ago. "We are contacting the United Nations and the U.S. government and the European governments", he said by telephone. (more...)
Modi slams Opposition, exhorts party workers on BJP's 38th foundation day
- April 08, 2018
It's protest versus protest. Both Houses were adjourned sine die, capping a month of relentless disruptions and stated to be the least productive since 2000 with almost 250 working hours being wasted. Within minutes, Congress spokesperson Anand Sharma declared that party chief Rahul Gandhi had directed the party to observe a fast on April 9 at all district headquarters. (more...)
- April 08, 2018
It's protest versus protest. Both Houses were adjourned sine die, capping a month of relentless disruptions and stated to be the least productive since 2000 with almost 250 working hours being wasted. Within minutes, Congress spokesperson Anand Sharma declared that party chief Rahul Gandhi had directed the party to observe a fast on April 9 at all district headquarters. (more...)
Rebels say Syrian forces dropped chemicals on Douma, government denies accusation
- April 08, 2018
Buses carrying Jaish al-Islam militants and their families from the town of Douma in the Eastern Ghouta suburb of Syria's capital Damascus, arrive in the town of Azaz on April 5, 2018. Deadly bombardments pounded the last opposition holdout in Syria's Eastern Ghouta on Saturday, after regime troops resumed a military blitz to pressure rebels to withdraw. (more...)
- April 08, 2018
Buses carrying Jaish al-Islam militants and their families from the town of Douma in the Eastern Ghouta suburb of Syria's capital Damascus, arrive in the town of Azaz on April 5, 2018. Deadly bombardments pounded the last opposition holdout in Syria's Eastern Ghouta on Saturday, after regime troops resumed a military blitz to pressure rebels to withdraw. (more...)
3 shot to death on private entertainment bus in IL
- April 08, 2018
The shooter remained at large Saturday morning, the Rockford Register-Star reported . King is also thought to be carrying a rifle and can be deemed armed and risky, authorities said. Police say the shooting took place near Auburn Street and Johnston Avenue. It then traveled to the gas station and the driver called 911. The victims have not yet been identified. (more...)
- April 08, 2018
The shooter remained at large Saturday morning, the Rockford Register-Star reported . King is also thought to be carrying a rifle and can be deemed armed and risky, authorities said. Police say the shooting took place near Auburn Street and Johnston Avenue. It then traveled to the gas station and the driver called 911. The victims have not yet been identified. (more...)
Chance for sprinkles Thursday morning in Oklahoma City
- April 08, 2018
Tuesday , expect a high of 54 with mostly sunny skies, the weather service said. While it's not terribly cold outside, highs in the lower 40s are still unseasonably cold for this time of the year. The weather service said another round of snow is likely Sunday before 3 p.m., with rain and snow to follow later in the afternoon. Some light freezing rain may mix in with the snow late Friday night , bringing with it a chance of slippery sidewalks and roads. (more...)
- April 08, 2018
Tuesday , expect a high of 54 with mostly sunny skies, the weather service said. While it's not terribly cold outside, highs in the lower 40s are still unseasonably cold for this time of the year. The weather service said another round of snow is likely Sunday before 3 p.m., with rain and snow to follow later in the afternoon. Some light freezing rain may mix in with the snow late Friday night , bringing with it a chance of slippery sidewalks and roads. (more...)
Father accused of killing 5-year-old boy with autism in Tennessee
- April 08, 2018
Joseph Daniels, 28, was arrested and booked into Dickson Co. Joe Clyde had wandered off his family's property outside Nashville in the past. Joe was reported missing in the early morning hours of April 4. Daniels, 29, was arrested on Saturday after he allegedly killed his son on Tuesday night or Wednesday morning, authorities said during a press conference on Saturday. (more...)
- April 08, 2018
Joseph Daniels, 28, was arrested and booked into Dickson Co. Joe Clyde had wandered off his family's property outside Nashville in the past. Joe was reported missing in the early morning hours of April 4. Daniels, 29, was arrested on Saturday after he allegedly killed his son on Tuesday night or Wednesday morning, authorities said during a press conference on Saturday. (more...)
Former Russian spy Sergei Skripal 'no longer critical' after poisoning
- April 08, 2018
Sergei and Yulia are being treated in an English hospital after being found unconscious on March 4 after an attack with nerve agent, but both are recovering and are no longer in critical condition. In an interview with Sky News earlier in the day, Viktoria Skripal said she was sure she would be denied an entry visa as, to her mind, London did not want her to visit her cousin. (more...)
- April 08, 2018
Sergei and Yulia are being treated in an English hospital after being found unconscious on March 4 after an attack with nerve agent, but both are recovering and are no longer in critical condition. In an interview with Sky News earlier in the day, Viktoria Skripal said she was sure she would be denied an entry visa as, to her mind, London did not want her to visit her cousin. (more...)
Warm, humid weekend with chance of rain; keep the umbrella handy
- April 08, 2018
We're not sure how you feel, but we're pretty exhausted of seeing pictures in our Facebook feed of the cherry blossom trees in full bloom in BC. Rain moves in overnight, and by early Saturday it will be widespread across central North Carolina. (more...)
- April 08, 2018
We're not sure how you feel, but we're pretty exhausted of seeing pictures in our Facebook feed of the cherry blossom trees in full bloom in BC. Rain moves in overnight, and by early Saturday it will be widespread across central North Carolina. (more...)
Police arrest two, seize auto in drug bust
- April 08, 2018
Subhabrata Majumdar was arrested after his mother's body was found in the large freezer during a Thursday police raid on their home in the city of Kolkata, police officer Nilanjan Biswas said. Afterward, Lehman ran upstairs and called 911. Corsicana Police Officer Michael Brooks assisted detectives in detaining Skinner securing the weapon. (more...)
- April 08, 2018
Subhabrata Majumdar was arrested after his mother's body was found in the large freezer during a Thursday police raid on their home in the city of Kolkata, police officer Nilanjan Biswas said. Afterward, Lehman ran upstairs and called 911. Corsicana Police Officer Michael Brooks assisted detectives in detaining Skinner securing the weapon. (more...)
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