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Poland's Forest Management Led to Partial Loss of Bialowieza Site - EU Court
- April 18, 2018
Poland broke EU law by increasing logging in the ancient Bialowieza Forest under a pretext of fighting spruce beetle, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled on April 17. As well as being an ecologically important World Heritage site, it's also home to the rare European bison. Poland had argued that felling the trees was necessary to fight the spread of bark beetle infestation. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
Poland broke EU law by increasing logging in the ancient Bialowieza Forest under a pretext of fighting spruce beetle, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled on April 17. As well as being an ecologically important World Heritage site, it's also home to the rare European bison. Poland had argued that felling the trees was necessary to fight the spread of bark beetle infestation. (more...)
Sacramento police release shooting videos
- April 18, 2018
The male caller tells the dispatcher that someone is in his backyard "beating on my window, and I don't know what's going on". After waiting about five minutes to approach Clark, officers spent about another minute handcuffing and searching him before beginning CPR, The Sacramento Bee reported . (more...)
- April 18, 2018
The male caller tells the dispatcher that someone is in his backyard "beating on my window, and I don't know what's going on". After waiting about five minutes to approach Clark, officers spent about another minute handcuffing and searching him before beginning CPR, The Sacramento Bee reported . (more...)
'Cocaine Babe' weeps as she's sentenced to 8 years in prison
- April 18, 2018
She added: "This highlights the negative influence of social media on young women". The luxury ship traveled from Britain to Ireland, the U.S., Bermuda, Colombia, Panama, Ecuador, Peru, Chile and then Australia . During her sentencing hearing last month, Roberge cried while telling the court she chose to go on the trip without thinking about the consequences. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
She added: "This highlights the negative influence of social media on young women". The luxury ship traveled from Britain to Ireland, the U.S., Bermuda, Colombia, Panama, Ecuador, Peru, Chile and then Australia . During her sentencing hearing last month, Roberge cried while telling the court she chose to go on the trip without thinking about the consequences. (more...)
IPL 2018: Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Daredevils match preview
- April 18, 2018
The innings turned on its head in the 15th over when Dan Christian bagged 2 wickets in 2 deliveries where Kishan was the first one to be bowled and then Pollard, on the next delivery, went across the line to miss the delivery completely. Delhi have made a good enough start in poweplay. Then Gambhir was caught by Rohit at short mid-wicket. Kolkata was 52-1 in seven overs when rain stopped play for an hour. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
The innings turned on its head in the 15th over when Dan Christian bagged 2 wickets in 2 deliveries where Kishan was the first one to be bowled and then Pollard, on the next delivery, went across the line to miss the delivery completely. Delhi have made a good enough start in poweplay. Then Gambhir was caught by Rohit at short mid-wicket. Kolkata was 52-1 in seven overs when rain stopped play for an hour. (more...)
'The man with three faces' receives historic 2nd face transplant
- April 18, 2018
The man is now said to be doing well and even spent a recent weekend in Brittany. After laying in a hospital for two months without a face, Jerome Hamon is getting used to his new look. The second face came from a 22-year-old donor who died hundreds of miles from Paris. "I feel very well in myself", Hamon told reporters. "So I've become 20 years younger". (more...)
- April 18, 2018
The man is now said to be doing well and even spent a recent weekend in Brittany. After laying in a hospital for two months without a face, Jerome Hamon is getting used to his new look. The second face came from a 22-year-old donor who died hundreds of miles from Paris. "I feel very well in myself", Hamon told reporters. "So I've become 20 years younger". (more...)
Senate Accuses Omo-Agege Of Sending Thugs To Snatch Mace
- April 18, 2018
The mace which is the symbol of authority of the Senate was on Wednesday, snatched by some unidentified men. In a statement by the Senate through its Spokesman, Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, it explains how the incident occurred. Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yusuf Lasun, described the act as an attempt to undermine the nation's democracy. Speaking at resumed sitting, Senator Ekweremadu who noted that the Senate will get to the root cause of the problem and find a way out, said ... (more...)
- April 18, 2018
The mace which is the symbol of authority of the Senate was on Wednesday, snatched by some unidentified men. In a statement by the Senate through its Spokesman, Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, it explains how the incident occurred. Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yusuf Lasun, described the act as an attempt to undermine the nation's democracy. Speaking at resumed sitting, Senator Ekweremadu who noted that the Senate will get to the root cause of the problem and find a way out, said ... (more...)
Tennessee lawmakers fuming over new TNReady test problems
- April 18, 2018
The proposal is one of several on the table as leaders grapple with an apparent cyberattack on the TNReady testing system. "All high school student (English III) completed their tests at or around 9:45 am but were unable to upload their tests until approximately 11:30 a.m. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
The proposal is one of several on the table as leaders grapple with an apparent cyberattack on the TNReady testing system. "All high school student (English III) completed their tests at or around 9:45 am but were unable to upload their tests until approximately 11:30 a.m. (more...)
Barbara Bush was the first First Lady to appear on Sesame Street
- April 18, 2018
Bush's greatest achievements "was recognizing the importance of literacy as a fundamental family value that requires nurturing and protection". The Bush family had said in a statement on Sunday that she was in failing health and would not seek further medical treatment. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
Bush's greatest achievements "was recognizing the importance of literacy as a fundamental family value that requires nurturing and protection". The Bush family had said in a statement on Sunday that she was in failing health and would not seek further medical treatment. (more...)
Iran, Turkey to Continue Close Cooperation on Syria
- April 18, 2018
In a phone call with Putin on Sunday, the Iranian president said the "aggressive" United States move to carry out military strikes against Syria revealed that Washington had direct ties with terrorists. Erdogan also dismissed any use of chemical weapons and said all involved sides should help chemical weapons experts in their mission to probe the alleged use of the weapons in Syria. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
In a phone call with Putin on Sunday, the Iranian president said the "aggressive" United States move to carry out military strikes against Syria revealed that Washington had direct ties with terrorists. Erdogan also dismissed any use of chemical weapons and said all involved sides should help chemical weapons experts in their mission to probe the alleged use of the weapons in Syria. (more...)
National Weather Service confirms tornado struck Virginia
- April 18, 2018
The line of storms did cause minor damage across the Lowcountry and knocked out power to as many as 4,500 earlier in the day. The American Redcross said 10 homes were damaged in Lexington County and eight in Fairfield County. The wind also blew the antenna off the hospital's roof. A couple of trees fell on homes, and two families are displaced, Loftin said. The weather service estimated that a dozen people were injured. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
The line of storms did cause minor damage across the Lowcountry and knocked out power to as many as 4,500 earlier in the day. The American Redcross said 10 homes were damaged in Lexington County and eight in Fairfield County. The wind also blew the antenna off the hospital's roof. A couple of trees fell on homes, and two families are displaced, Loftin said. The weather service estimated that a dozen people were injured. (more...)
The Comey Interview: Harsh Words About Trump
- April 18, 2018
Stephen Colbert started off his interview with former FBI Director James Comey on Tuesday's Late Show by jokingly asking for his loyalty, as President Trump allegedly did, and Comey stared him down for a minute. Not the guy that I worked with or worked for. During Sunday's interview, he also said it was possible the president had tried to obstruct justice by encouraging him to close the investigation into former White House national security adviser Michael Flynn , who ... (more...)
- April 18, 2018
Stephen Colbert started off his interview with former FBI Director James Comey on Tuesday's Late Show by jokingly asking for his loyalty, as President Trump allegedly did, and Comey stared him down for a minute. Not the guy that I worked with or worked for. During Sunday's interview, he also said it was possible the president had tried to obstruct justice by encouraging him to close the investigation into former White House national security adviser Michael Flynn , who ... (more...)
SC/ST Act: Tamil Nadu Govt. to File Review Petition
- April 18, 2018
Introducing a bill in the Monsoon session of Parliament slated for July to amend the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 to overturn the SC order is the second option before the government, the sources said . (more...)
- April 18, 2018
Introducing a bill in the Monsoon session of Parliament slated for July to amend the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 to overturn the SC order is the second option before the government, the sources said . (more...)
From Prison, Marwan Barghouti Calls for Palestinian Dialogue to End Division
- April 18, 2018
It's using the campaign to respond to its own global isolation, recent Arab-Israeli rapprochement and more overt American support for Israel's position, such as the recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Cleveland Peace Action condemns the premeditated murder and violence by Israeli snipers against Palestinians marching non-violently inside their tiny walled-in Gazan ghetto and seeking their "Right of Return" under global law. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
It's using the campaign to respond to its own global isolation, recent Arab-Israeli rapprochement and more overt American support for Israel's position, such as the recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Cleveland Peace Action condemns the premeditated murder and violence by Israeli snipers against Palestinians marching non-violently inside their tiny walled-in Gazan ghetto and seeking their "Right of Return" under global law. (more...)
India, Sweden ink joint action plan, innovation partnership
- April 18, 2018
MoUs/Agreements between India and Sweden Joint Declaration on India-Sweden Innovation Partnership for a Sustainable Future between Ministry of Science and Technology of India and the Ministry of Enterprise and Innovation of Sweden. "PM Modi urged Icelandic companies to look at India as an investment destination in blue economy and geothermal energy and strengthen cooperation in education, tourism and culture", Kumar said of the meeting between the two leaders. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
MoUs/Agreements between India and Sweden Joint Declaration on India-Sweden Innovation Partnership for a Sustainable Future between Ministry of Science and Technology of India and the Ministry of Enterprise and Innovation of Sweden. "PM Modi urged Icelandic companies to look at India as an investment destination in blue economy and geothermal energy and strengthen cooperation in education, tourism and culture", Kumar said of the meeting between the two leaders. (more...)
Uttar Pradesh: Siblings murdered in Etawah; minor raped, killed in Etah
- April 18, 2018
She went missing during the garland exchange ceremony. The body of the girl has been sent for postmortem. "Her abdomen also had blood stains", Times of India quoted a source. The victim was discovered with 86 injury marks on her body and no sign of identification. An 18-year-old teenager has been arrested by the police. "The girl is about eight-nine years old". (more...)
- April 18, 2018
She went missing during the garland exchange ceremony. The body of the girl has been sent for postmortem. "Her abdomen also had blood stains", Times of India quoted a source. The victim was discovered with 86 injury marks on her body and no sign of identification. An 18-year-old teenager has been arrested by the police. "The girl is about eight-nine years old". (more...)
Trump Sends 'blessings' for Upcoming North-South Korea Summit to End War
- April 18, 2018
Earlier Trump acknowledged the US had held direct talks at high levels. Trump, who is now at his Florida resort meeting with Japanese leader Shinzo Abe , said Tuesday that the USA and North Korea were having direct talks at "extremely high levels" in preparation for a possible summit with Kim. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
Earlier Trump acknowledged the US had held direct talks at high levels. Trump, who is now at his Florida resort meeting with Japanese leader Shinzo Abe , said Tuesday that the USA and North Korea were having direct talks at "extremely high levels" in preparation for a possible summit with Kim. (more...)
Tamil Nadu governor sparks controversy for patting journo on cheek
- April 18, 2018
Journalists in Tamil Nadu have written a sharp letter to governor Banwarilal Purohit demanding unconditional apology for "harassing" a senior woman journalist after he patted her on cheek during a press conference on April 17. He showed a big bound book "Governors Guide" and reading the legal provisions scripted there, explained that as Chancellor of the university, he was empowered to constitute the probe committee. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
Journalists in Tamil Nadu have written a sharp letter to governor Banwarilal Purohit demanding unconditional apology for "harassing" a senior woman journalist after he patted her on cheek during a press conference on April 17. He showed a big bound book "Governors Guide" and reading the legal provisions scripted there, explained that as Chancellor of the university, he was empowered to constitute the probe committee. (more...)
Syria strikes for honour of worldwide community: French President Emmanuel Macron
- April 18, 2018
Macron said. "I want to belong to a generation that will defend European sovereignty because we fought to obtain it". Bourdin later told RMC radio that Macron said "I am an equal to Putin", while commenting on his and France's stance in the ongoing Syrian crisis. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
Macron said. "I want to belong to a generation that will defend European sovereignty because we fought to obtain it". Bourdin later told RMC radio that Macron said "I am an equal to Putin", while commenting on his and France's stance in the ongoing Syrian crisis. (more...)
Britain: Theresa May 'Deeply Regrets' Anti-gay Colonial Laws
- April 18, 2018
May also stated that her country was investing £44m for improving the abilities of member-nations to independently curb any menace of natural disasters in their countries. Human Rights and LGBT + campaigner Peter Tatchell, who last week called on May to tender an apology at CHOGM, said: "We thank Theresa May for heeding our appeal and expressing deep regret for Britain's imposition of homophobic laws during the colonial era". (more...)
- April 18, 2018
May also stated that her country was investing £44m for improving the abilities of member-nations to independently curb any menace of natural disasters in their countries. Human Rights and LGBT + campaigner Peter Tatchell, who last week called on May to tender an apology at CHOGM, said: "We thank Theresa May for heeding our appeal and expressing deep regret for Britain's imposition of homophobic laws during the colonial era". (more...)
'No appetite' for major TPP changes to accommodate US: Australia
- April 18, 2018
The conversation comes at which the conversation will be required to talk about exchange problems as Trump is meeting at mar a lago. Trump said Thursday the U.S. Abe proved to be a powerful urge of this TPP, that was backed from the Obama administration. Before Tuesday's talks, Trump said that "Japan is buying a tremendous amount of military equipment from the U.S.". (more...)
- April 18, 2018
The conversation comes at which the conversation will be required to talk about exchange problems as Trump is meeting at mar a lago. Trump said Thursday the U.S. Abe proved to be a powerful urge of this TPP, that was backed from the Obama administration. Before Tuesday's talks, Trump said that "Japan is buying a tremendous amount of military equipment from the U.S.". (more...)
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