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U.S. cop claims self defence in Damond death
- April 26, 2018
Both officers drew their weapons inside the squad vehicle, and Noor fired a shot from the passenger's seat, striking Damond in the abdomen. The Minneapolis Tribune reported on Wednesday that Noor's lawyer, Thomas Plunkett, had filed documents in court indicating he intends to use self-defence and reasonable force in Noor's legal defence. (more...)
- April 26, 2018
Both officers drew their weapons inside the squad vehicle, and Noor fired a shot from the passenger's seat, striking Damond in the abdomen. The Minneapolis Tribune reported on Wednesday that Noor's lawyer, Thomas Plunkett, had filed documents in court indicating he intends to use self-defence and reasonable force in Noor's legal defence. (more...)
Toddler's parents want to take him home from Alder Hey
- April 26, 2018
Speaking on Thursday morning, Tom Evans said he planned to meet doctors at Liverpool's Alder Hey Hospital to discuss whether his son could go home. The couple, who are both in their early twenties and from Liverpool, maintain that life-support treatment should continue to be provided. (more...)
- April 26, 2018
Speaking on Thursday morning, Tom Evans said he planned to meet doctors at Liverpool's Alder Hey Hospital to discuss whether his son could go home. The couple, who are both in their early twenties and from Liverpool, maintain that life-support treatment should continue to be provided. (more...)
India's First PM: Google India Search Goof Up Leaves Internet Users Shocked
- April 26, 2018
In what seems to be a technical quirk, going by the tweets the oddity was first noticed on Wednesday. While Google got the name of India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru correct, it depicted an image of current Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with the name of India's first PM . (more...)
- April 26, 2018
In what seems to be a technical quirk, going by the tweets the oddity was first noticed on Wednesday. While Google got the name of India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru correct, it depicted an image of current Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with the name of India's first PM . (more...)
NY GOP on Senate control: 'We are ready for this fight'
- April 26, 2018
But Republicans will stay in charge at least through the end of the legislative session in June thanks to the support of a breakaway Democrat, Sen. Progressive activists pledged to work even harder to unseat Republicans in the Senate this fall to give Democrats an unassailable edge. (more...)
- April 26, 2018
But Republicans will stay in charge at least through the end of the legislative session in June thanks to the support of a breakaway Democrat, Sen. Progressive activists pledged to work even harder to unseat Republicans in the Senate this fall to give Democrats an unassailable edge. (more...)
'A Quiet Place 2' Is "In The Works", Paramount Boss Says - CinemaCon
- April 26, 2018
According to The Hollywood Reporter , Paramount Pictures is planning to make A Quiet Place sequel after the first movie opened three weeks ago to outstanding box office returns, giving the beleaguered studio a much needed shot in the arm. (more...)
- April 26, 2018
According to The Hollywood Reporter , Paramount Pictures is planning to make A Quiet Place sequel after the first movie opened three weeks ago to outstanding box office returns, giving the beleaguered studio a much needed shot in the arm. (more...)
Germans to reject anti-Semitism in 'kippa marches' after attacks
- April 26, 2018
Leaders of Germany's Jewish community have advised against the wearing of religious skullcaps amid recent anti-Semitic attacks. "And it is sadly the case that these sorts of incidents are starting to pile up and that we keep experiencing it: attacks, bullying, threats and it is even happening at the schools", Mr Mueller said . (more...)
- April 26, 2018
Leaders of Germany's Jewish community have advised against the wearing of religious skullcaps amid recent anti-Semitic attacks. "And it is sadly the case that these sorts of incidents are starting to pile up and that we keep experiencing it: attacks, bullying, threats and it is even happening at the schools", Mr Mueller said . (more...)
Russian Federation to provide advanced air defenses to Syria
- April 26, 2018
The event is part of an ongoing clash of narratives between the West and Syria and its key ally Russian Federation about the April 7 attack . A spokesperson for the Russian mission said the Russian and Syrian representatives would hold a news briefing for members of the organization on April 26 where they would speak about the alleged Douma incident. (more...)
- April 26, 2018
The event is part of an ongoing clash of narratives between the West and Syria and its key ally Russian Federation about the April 7 attack . A spokesperson for the Russian mission said the Russian and Syrian representatives would hold a news briefing for members of the organization on April 26 where they would speak about the alleged Douma incident. (more...)
What is an 'incel'? Online woman-haters may have inspired Toronto attack
- April 26, 2018
Men who identify as incel tend to congregate on a few forums, including the message board 4chan, the forum SlutHate and, until the community was banned from the site, the incel page on Reddit . The incel world has created several memes featuring him. Most of it is the typical incel red pill mentality: that women were committing "an injustice, a crime" against him by not offering up sex. (more...)
- April 26, 2018
Men who identify as incel tend to congregate on a few forums, including the message board 4chan, the forum SlutHate and, until the community was banned from the site, the incel page on Reddit . The incel world has created several memes featuring him. Most of it is the typical incel red pill mentality: that women were committing "an injustice, a crime" against him by not offering up sex. (more...)
Sushma condemns terror at SCO FMs' meet in China
- April 26, 2018
India opposes the initiative because the China Pakistan Economic Corridor, a part of the BRI, runs through Pakistan Occupied Kashmir. The visit of Sitharaman and Suhma Swaraj comes ahead of an informal meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping in China on April 27-28. (more...)
- April 26, 2018
India opposes the initiative because the China Pakistan Economic Corridor, a part of the BRI, runs through Pakistan Occupied Kashmir. The visit of Sitharaman and Suhma Swaraj comes ahead of an informal meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping in China on April 27-28. (more...)
13 students killed as Train hits School Van
- April 26, 2018
The bus was carrying at least 18 children. A statement from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said he was on his way to the site of the accident . Another 12 children were injured in the crash and taken to a hospital in Kushinagar , a town 180km south-east of Lucknow , the capital of Uttar Pradesh state. (more...)
- April 26, 2018
The bus was carrying at least 18 children. A statement from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said he was on his way to the site of the accident . Another 12 children were injured in the crash and taken to a hospital in Kushinagar , a town 180km south-east of Lucknow , the capital of Uttar Pradesh state. (more...)
Deported: Sister Patricia given 30 days to leave the Philippines
- April 26, 2018
He argued that it showed Sister Patricia had not violated the terms of her visa, but that her activities were consistent with her missionary work of promoting peace, social justice and human rights. The order gives her 10 days to lodge an appeal and prove that she is not an undesirable alien. Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte last week accused her of disorderly conduct and called her an undesirable alien. (more...)
- April 26, 2018
He argued that it showed Sister Patricia had not violated the terms of her visa, but that her activities were consistent with her missionary work of promoting peace, social justice and human rights. The order gives her 10 days to lodge an appeal and prove that she is not an undesirable alien. Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte last week accused her of disorderly conduct and called her an undesirable alien. (more...)
Eurosceptics fear 'customs partnership' may become customs union
- April 26, 2018
Barnier explained: "The UK will be leaving the single market and the customs union ". Prior to the votes on Monday evening, the peers also passed an amendment calling on ministers to negotiate a post-Brexit customs union with the EU and they voted to limit the use of secondary legislation that could be used to transpose EU workers and consumer rights on to the United Kingdom statute book. (more...)
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- April 26, 2018
Barnier explained: "The UK will be leaving the single market and the customs union ". Prior to the votes on Monday evening, the peers also passed an amendment calling on ministers to negotiate a post-Brexit customs union with the EU and they voted to limit the use of secondary legislation that could be used to transpose EU workers and consumer rights on to the United Kingdom statute book. (more...)
An Internet Nonprofit Challenged Joy Reid's Claim That Her Blog Was Hacked
- April 26, 2018
Several of the anti-gay posts have been removed from the Wayback Machine , a website that archives websites over time, at the request of her lawyer. Reid, though she apologized for previous homophobic posts that came to light, has denied writing these, claiming instead that her blog was "hacked" by people who want to paint her in a bad light. (more...)
- April 26, 2018
Several of the anti-gay posts have been removed from the Wayback Machine , a website that archives websites over time, at the request of her lawyer. Reid, though she apologized for previous homophobic posts that came to light, has denied writing these, claiming instead that her blog was "hacked" by people who want to paint her in a bad light. (more...)
Global Wine Production Slumped To A 60-Year Low In 2017
- April 26, 2018
Last year's harvest produced 25 billion liters of wine, compared to 26.7 billion in 2016 and 27.6 billion in 2015. This was a historically low production year , with a decline of 8 .6% compared with the previous year, explained in particular by unfavourable climate conditions within the European Union (-14.6% compared with 2016). (more...)
- April 26, 2018
Last year's harvest produced 25 billion liters of wine, compared to 26.7 billion in 2016 and 27.6 billion in 2015. This was a historically low production year , with a decline of 8 .6% compared with the previous year, explained in particular by unfavourable climate conditions within the European Union (-14.6% compared with 2016). (more...)
Again, APC govs in closed-door meeting with Oyegun
- April 26, 2018
The leadership of the All Progressives Congress, APC , in the South-South zone, have adopted the immediate past governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole , as the zone's choice for the party's National Chairman. The President at the last APC National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, declared his intention to seek another term. "He did not say he has taken a position, so there should be no more conversation. (more...)
- April 26, 2018
The leadership of the All Progressives Congress, APC , in the South-South zone, have adopted the immediate past governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole , as the zone's choice for the party's National Chairman. The President at the last APC National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, declared his intention to seek another term. "He did not say he has taken a position, so there should be no more conversation. (more...)
Hospitals May Soon Have to Post Prices Online
- April 26, 2018
The 2015 edition could help patients collect their health data from multiple providers using application programming interfaces (APIs), perhaps bringing all their health data together into a single digital place, the agency said. The proposed rule also eliminates a number of redundant reporting measures that are a part of the IPPS and PPS programs. Ultimately, all of these efforts aim to improve healthcare for the patient, said CMS Administrator Seema Verma . (more...)
- April 26, 2018
The 2015 edition could help patients collect their health data from multiple providers using application programming interfaces (APIs), perhaps bringing all their health data together into a single digital place, the agency said. The proposed rule also eliminates a number of redundant reporting measures that are a part of the IPPS and PPS programs. Ultimately, all of these efforts aim to improve healthcare for the patient, said CMS Administrator Seema Verma . (more...)
'Alexander' new favourite royal baby name, with very unlikely inspiration
- April 26, 2018
Two days after the birth of his child, William attended Westminster Abbey for the traditional ANZAC Day service to honour New Zealand and Australia's war dead. Prince William leaves the Lindo Wing at St Mary's Hospital in central London, on April 23, 2018. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge just welcomed their third child earlier this week, and fans are anxiously waiting to hear what name they have chosen. (more...)
- April 26, 2018
Two days after the birth of his child, William attended Westminster Abbey for the traditional ANZAC Day service to honour New Zealand and Australia's war dead. Prince William leaves the Lindo Wing at St Mary's Hospital in central London, on April 23, 2018. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge just welcomed their third child earlier this week, and fans are anxiously waiting to hear what name they have chosen. (more...)
Follow the White House press briefing
- April 26, 2018
The administrator has been at the center of a growing number of news reports about ethically questionable actions, including such things as the size and cost of his 24-hour security detail, and a meeting he held with a lobbyist while renting a $50-a-night Capitol Hill room from the lobbyist's wife. (more...)
- April 26, 2018
The administrator has been at the center of a growing number of news reports about ethically questionable actions, including such things as the size and cost of his 24-hour security detail, and a meeting he held with a lobbyist while renting a $50-a-night Capitol Hill room from the lobbyist's wife. (more...)
Trump lawyer will assert Fifth Amendment right in Stormy Daniels case
- April 26, 2018
Lawyers for Trump and Cohen have said Daniels' civil lawsuit overlaps the criminal probe of Cohen's business affairs, and that letting her case proceed could both impair Cohen's constitutional right against self-incrimination and make it harder for Trump to defend himself. (more...)
- April 26, 2018
Lawyers for Trump and Cohen have said Daniels' civil lawsuit overlaps the criminal probe of Cohen's business affairs, and that letting her case proceed could both impair Cohen's constitutional right against self-incrimination and make it harder for Trump to defend himself. (more...)
50 advocates seek action against critics of CJI Dipak Misra
- April 26, 2018
While the government took up Malhotra's case, it will spend more time to consider Justice Joseph's file, one of the people quoted above said on condition of anonymity. A decade earlier, Ms Mahotra was the second woman lawyer to be appointed as senior advocate by the Supreme Court, three decades after the first, Justice Leila Seth , was designated. (more...)
- April 26, 2018
While the government took up Malhotra's case, it will spend more time to consider Justice Joseph's file, one of the people quoted above said on condition of anonymity. A decade earlier, Ms Mahotra was the second woman lawyer to be appointed as senior advocate by the Supreme Court, three decades after the first, Justice Leila Seth , was designated. (more...)
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