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GM Korea Dropping Bankruptcy Vote Plan, Saved By Last-minute Wage Deal
- April 23, 2018
After talks with the union hit a snag, GM Korea had delayed the bankruptcy decision until today. The labor union reportedly agreed to such suggestions in principle and demanded additional tweaks in terms of welfare benefits. In return, the company said it will offer a voluntary retirement program for the remaining 680 workers at the Gunsan plant and then will discuss with the union a way to "smoothly resolve" the job issues of those who do not wish to leave the company, the statement said. (more...)
- April 23, 2018
After talks with the union hit a snag, GM Korea had delayed the bankruptcy decision until today. The labor union reportedly agreed to such suggestions in principle and demanded additional tweaks in terms of welfare benefits. In return, the company said it will offer a voluntary retirement program for the remaining 680 workers at the Gunsan plant and then will discuss with the union a way to "smoothly resolve" the job issues of those who do not wish to leave the company, the statement said. (more...)
Sean Hannity is the owner of property empire buying foreclosed homes
- April 23, 2018
Hannity was found to be owner of numerous shell companies listed in the report, a fact his attorney did not dispute in a statement to the newspaper. Properties are located in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, New York, North Carolina, Texas and Vermont, the Guardian reported . (more...)
- April 23, 2018
Hannity was found to be owner of numerous shell companies listed in the report, a fact his attorney did not dispute in a statement to the newspaper. Properties are located in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, New York, North Carolina, Texas and Vermont, the Guardian reported . (more...)
Irish boost from Mexico trade deal
- April 23, 2018
Mexican president Pena Nieto said he felt upbeat about reworking the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) which includes Mexico, the United States and Canada. The parties did not reveal further details of the deal, or specify whether it needs to be approved by the European Parliament. "Mexico and the EU worked together and reached a mutually beneficial outcome", said European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker. (more...)
- April 23, 2018
Mexican president Pena Nieto said he felt upbeat about reworking the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) which includes Mexico, the United States and Canada. The parties did not reveal further details of the deal, or specify whether it needs to be approved by the European Parliament. "Mexico and the EU worked together and reached a mutually beneficial outcome", said European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker. (more...)
Michael Bloomberg pledges US$4.5 million to Paris climate deal
- April 23, 2018
The year-long withdrawal process would mean the earliest the US could exit the pact is November 4, 2020, according to The Associated Press - one day after the next presidential election. Bloomberg's pledge was hailed by Patricia Espinosa, executive secretary of the U.N. Climate Change Secretariat, and U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. (more...)
- April 23, 2018
The year-long withdrawal process would mean the earliest the US could exit the pact is November 4, 2020, according to The Associated Press - one day after the next presidential election. Bloomberg's pledge was hailed by Patricia Espinosa, executive secretary of the U.N. Climate Change Secretariat, and U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. (more...)
Iran determined to avoid war with Israel
- April 23, 2018
However, an Israeli security official seemed to acknowledge the leak was sanctioned, telling Reuters that it provided details about "the IRGC air force (which) the Israeli defence establishment sees as the entity that will try to attack Israel, based on Iranian threats to respond to the strike on T-4". (more...)
- April 23, 2018
However, an Israeli security official seemed to acknowledge the leak was sanctioned, telling Reuters that it provided details about "the IRGC air force (which) the Israeli defence establishment sees as the entity that will try to attack Israel, based on Iranian threats to respond to the strike on T-4". (more...)
Jessica Lal's sister forgives killer, won't object to Manu Sharma's release
- April 23, 2018
In a letter to the welfare office of Central Jail, Tihar, Ms. Sabrina mentioned that she has no objection to the release of Siddharth Vashishta alias Manu Sharma as he has spent 15 years in prison. Even the Supreme Court affirmed the verdict. Sidhartha Vahishta, better known as Manu Sharma, has been in prison for a cumulative period of 15 years, the last six months in an open jail. (more...)
- April 23, 2018
In a letter to the welfare office of Central Jail, Tihar, Ms. Sabrina mentioned that she has no objection to the release of Siddharth Vashishta alias Manu Sharma as he has spent 15 years in prison. Even the Supreme Court affirmed the verdict. Sidhartha Vahishta, better known as Manu Sharma, has been in prison for a cumulative period of 15 years, the last six months in an open jail. (more...)
2 dozen white nationalists turn out for rally in Georgia
- April 23, 2018
In a speech, Jeff Schoep, who leads the National Socialist Movement and was also at the rally in Charlottesville, criticized illegal immigration, skinny jeans, and the removal of Confederate monuments, adding that he was "standing on behalf of white nationalism, white patriotism, and our history as American people". (more...)
- April 23, 2018
In a speech, Jeff Schoep, who leads the National Socialist Movement and was also at the rally in Charlottesville, criticized illegal immigration, skinny jeans, and the removal of Confederate monuments, adding that he was "standing on behalf of white nationalism, white patriotism, and our history as American people". (more...)
Paris attack suspect guilty of attempted murder following shootout in Brussels suburb
- April 23, 2018
He is being held in a prison in northern France. During the trial in Brussels , Mr Abdeslam refused to answer any questions from the judge and eventually stopped attending the hearings. Salah Abdeslam was involved in a shootout with police in Brussels in March 2016. They finally stumbled across him when, with French officers, they went to inspect a suspect apartment in Forest and then came under a hail of gunfire which wounded four of them. (more...)
- April 23, 2018
He is being held in a prison in northern France. During the trial in Brussels , Mr Abdeslam refused to answer any questions from the judge and eventually stopped attending the hearings. Salah Abdeslam was involved in a shootout with police in Brussels in March 2016. They finally stumbled across him when, with French officers, they went to inspect a suspect apartment in Forest and then came under a hail of gunfire which wounded four of them. (more...)
VHP man turns down cab as driver is Muslim, triggers row
- April 23, 2018
Along with the tweet, he attached a screenshot of the cancelled cab ride, which showed that the name of the driver was Masood Alam. At last count his post had been retweeted 545 times and "liked" 895 times with almost 2,000 comments. The company, however, has dismissed calls to ban the user from its platform, simply urging its customers to be respectful of each other. Several people supported Mishra, saying on Twitter that he had the right to his views. (more...)
- April 23, 2018
Along with the tweet, he attached a screenshot of the cancelled cab ride, which showed that the name of the driver was Masood Alam. At last count his post had been retweeted 545 times and "liked" 895 times with almost 2,000 comments. The company, however, has dismissed calls to ban the user from its platform, simply urging its customers to be respectful of each other. Several people supported Mishra, saying on Twitter that he had the right to his views. (more...)
Punjab Board Class 12th Provisional Result Expected Today
- April 23, 2018
The PSEB Class 12 exam started on February 28 and ended on March 24, 2018, according to the PSEB time table. The results once declared will be available on the official website. Last year, the overall pass percentage was 62.36. Once the results are displayed, make sure to take a print of the same for future reference. Similarly, in the science stream, the pass percentage is at 58.79 with 32,907 students, of which 55,976 had registered for the examinations. (more...)
- April 23, 2018
The PSEB Class 12 exam started on February 28 and ended on March 24, 2018, according to the PSEB time table. The results once declared will be available on the official website. Last year, the overall pass percentage was 62.36. Once the results are displayed, make sure to take a print of the same for future reference. Similarly, in the science stream, the pass percentage is at 58.79 with 32,907 students, of which 55,976 had registered for the examinations. (more...)
Lavrov says Putin ready to meet with Trump
- April 23, 2018
The news agency quoted Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov as saying Trump returned to the subject of an invitation a couple of times during a call last month and that Russian Federation was now expecting Trump to formalise the invitation. Lavrov told state television that Trump mentioned the possible trip when he called Putin on March 20 to congratulate him on his re-election to another six years in office. (more...)
- April 23, 2018
The news agency quoted Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov as saying Trump returned to the subject of an invitation a couple of times during a call last month and that Russian Federation was now expecting Trump to formalise the invitation. Lavrov told state television that Trump mentioned the possible trip when he called Putin on March 20 to congratulate him on his re-election to another six years in office. (more...)
Unlucky Man Attacked By Shark And Bear Within 9 Months, Still Survives
- April 23, 2018
In his latest escapade, Mr McWilliams was bodyboarding off the Hawaiian coast when an eight-foot tiger shark took a bite out of his leg. I didn't know where the shark was, and I didn't know if he would come after me again, ' he said. He's a former tree trimmer, ranch hand and survival training instructor who loves extended journeys into the wilderness. "I just woke up to a loud crunching sound. (more...)
- April 23, 2018
In his latest escapade, Mr McWilliams was bodyboarding off the Hawaiian coast when an eight-foot tiger shark took a bite out of his leg. I didn't know where the shark was, and I didn't know if he would come after me again, ' he said. He's a former tree trimmer, ranch hand and survival training instructor who loves extended journeys into the wilderness. "I just woke up to a loud crunching sound. (more...)
Comey memos: Trump fixated on lewd accusations
- April 23, 2018
Flynn was sacked February 13, 2017, after White House officials said he had misled them about his Russian contacts during the transition period by saying that he had not discussed sanctions. Here are five things you need to know from them. On Thursday, former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe's lawyer confirmed that the DOJ Inspector General had made a criminal referral for his client. (more...)
- April 23, 2018
Flynn was sacked February 13, 2017, after White House officials said he had misled them about his Russian contacts during the transition period by saying that he had not discussed sanctions. Here are five things you need to know from them. On Thursday, former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe's lawyer confirmed that the DOJ Inspector General had made a criminal referral for his client. (more...)
Ministry: 'Heavy casualties' involving Chinese tourists reported in the DPRK
- April 23, 2018
China and North Korea talk about a boundary. The number of injured in the accident was not divulged. "Details are now being verified", the statement said. During the celebration of the birth of North Korea's late founder Kim Il Sung, known in the nation as the "Day of the Sun", on April 15, a Chinese art troupe visited Pyongyang and performed in front of leader Kim Jong Un. (more...)
- April 23, 2018
China and North Korea talk about a boundary. The number of injured in the accident was not divulged. "Details are now being verified", the statement said. During the celebration of the birth of North Korea's late founder Kim Il Sung, known in the nation as the "Day of the Sun", on April 15, a Chinese art troupe visited Pyongyang and performed in front of leader Kim Jong Un. (more...)
'Afreen Afreen' fame Momina Mustehsan urges Ali Zafar to apologise
- April 23, 2018
Pakistani singer Ali Zafar has been engulfed into a serious controversy of sexual harassment . She said that he had harassed her while the two were jamming before a concert in Lahore . Accusing someone is easy but living with the guilt is hard. I feel betrayed by his behaviour and his attitude and I know that I am not alone. Another band member, Kanza Munir, also rebutted the allegations. (more...)
- April 23, 2018
Pakistani singer Ali Zafar has been engulfed into a serious controversy of sexual harassment . She said that he had harassed her while the two were jamming before a concert in Lahore . Accusing someone is easy but living with the guilt is hard. I feel betrayed by his behaviour and his attitude and I know that I am not alone. Another band member, Kanza Munir, also rebutted the allegations. (more...)
Prince William's wife Kate in hospital in labour
- April 23, 2018
Preparations have already been made ahead of Prince George and Princess Charlotte's new sibling's arrival, with the hospital ready to receive the third royal baby at any moment. Despite suffering from another bout of severe morning sickness, the Duchess of Cambridge has battled through to carry out a significant number of engagements while pregnant . (more...)
- April 23, 2018
Preparations have already been made ahead of Prince George and Princess Charlotte's new sibling's arrival, with the hospital ready to receive the third royal baby at any moment. Despite suffering from another bout of severe morning sickness, the Duchess of Cambridge has battled through to carry out a significant number of engagements while pregnant . (more...)
Liverpool tougher than Real Madrid and Bayern - Radja Nainggolan
- April 23, 2018
Iemmello beat the offside trap in the 29th minute to slot home a through ball from Nicolas Viola and Benevento nearly doubled their lead early in the second half but Danilo Cataldi fired over the crossbar. " Liverpool have a good midfield, but they also concede a lot", Gandini concluded. Against all odds, Liverpool have ended up going further than the competition than Barcelona , who threw away a three-goal lead to lose to Roma on away goals. (more...)
- April 23, 2018
Iemmello beat the offside trap in the 29th minute to slot home a through ball from Nicolas Viola and Benevento nearly doubled their lead early in the second half but Danilo Cataldi fired over the crossbar. " Liverpool have a good midfield, but they also concede a lot", Gandini concluded. Against all odds, Liverpool have ended up going further than the competition than Barcelona , who threw away a three-goal lead to lose to Roma on away goals. (more...)
G7 foreign ministers to discuss Russian Federation, sanctions not on agenda
- April 23, 2018
A senior US State Department official while talking to newsmen after the meeting in Toronto said that the Group opposed Russia's destabilizing behavior. "A lot of the priority topics for us today include the way forward in Syria , Iran's malign activities in the region", the USA official said. President Donald Trump gave an ultimatum about January 12 to the European powers, declaring they have to accept "mend the awful defects" of the agreement he'd deny to extend the US sanctions ... (more...)
- April 23, 2018
A senior US State Department official while talking to newsmen after the meeting in Toronto said that the Group opposed Russia's destabilizing behavior. "A lot of the priority topics for us today include the way forward in Syria , Iran's malign activities in the region", the USA official said. President Donald Trump gave an ultimatum about January 12 to the European powers, declaring they have to accept "mend the awful defects" of the agreement he'd deny to extend the US sanctions ... (more...)
Elderly dog keeps lost Australian toddler safe overnight
- April 23, 2018
The Queensland Police have inducted Max as an honorary police dog for his services in staying with Aurora and leading rescuers to her. Good boy, Max. At 17, Max is totally deaf and partially blind, which makes his heroism all the more remarkable. Some 100 emergency volunteers were involved in the search for Aurora. (more...)
- April 23, 2018
The Queensland Police have inducted Max as an honorary police dog for his services in staying with Aurora and leading rescuers to her. Good boy, Max. At 17, Max is totally deaf and partially blind, which makes his heroism all the more remarkable. Some 100 emergency volunteers were involved in the search for Aurora. (more...)
'A Quiet Place,' 'Rampage' lead newcomers at box office
- April 23, 2018
Studio quotes on Sunday have set "A Silent location", with £ 22 million, in first, and also " Rampage " in minute with $2 1 million, however it's possible that those numbers will shift when results have been tallied on Monday. The STX film follows an insecure woman who suffers a head injury that imbues her with confidence; it was mired by backlash to an early trailer and mediocre reviews. (more...)
- April 23, 2018
Studio quotes on Sunday have set "A Silent location", with £ 22 million, in first, and also " Rampage " in minute with $2 1 million, however it's possible that those numbers will shift when results have been tallied on Monday. The STX film follows an insecure woman who suffers a head injury that imbues her with confidence; it was mired by backlash to an early trailer and mediocre reviews. (more...)
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