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Putin aide says no talks underway with Syria on S-300
- May 12, 2018
Russian Federation has reversed course and dropped plans to deliver advanced S-300 air-defense systems to Syria, a Kremlin spokesman said Friday. Kozhin, who oversees Russian military assistance to other countries, added that the Syrian forces had " everything they needed". (more...)
- May 12, 2018
Russian Federation has reversed course and dropped plans to deliver advanced S-300 air-defense systems to Syria, a Kremlin spokesman said Friday. Kozhin, who oversees Russian military assistance to other countries, added that the Syrian forces had " everything they needed". (more...)
UN's top nuclear inspector resigns suddenly
- May 12, 2018
Varjoranta, who was within the function for almost 5 years, will likely be changed briefly by Massimo Aparo, an Italian nuclear engineer who was most not too long ago the company's prime inspector for Iran . mission to the IAEA told AFP on Friday. The Finnish-born official took the job in October 2013 and was also a deputy director general of IAEA, which, during his tenure, repeatedly asserted Iran's compliance with the landmark nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action ... (more...)
- May 12, 2018
Varjoranta, who was within the function for almost 5 years, will likely be changed briefly by Massimo Aparo, an Italian nuclear engineer who was most not too long ago the company's prime inspector for Iran . mission to the IAEA told AFP on Friday. The Finnish-born official took the job in October 2013 and was also a deputy director general of IAEA, which, during his tenure, repeatedly asserted Iran's compliance with the landmark nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action ... (more...)
Deepika Padukone Stuns In Frilly Pink Dress At Cannes Film Festival
- May 12, 2018
Fans cried out to Shaleena Nathani, Deepika's stylist, to either switch up Deepika's style game or let Deepika get a new stylist. Undoubtedly it is one of the most eye-catching outfits worn by Deepika at Cannes this year. The Race 3 actress, who is at Cannes 2018 to represent Loreal hair care, has been prepping herself for her debut. Deepika shared the look on her Instagram account with the caption: "dreams really do come true", followed by another post wherein she is seen pouting ... (more...)
- May 12, 2018
Fans cried out to Shaleena Nathani, Deepika's stylist, to either switch up Deepika's style game or let Deepika get a new stylist. Undoubtedly it is one of the most eye-catching outfits worn by Deepika at Cannes this year. The Race 3 actress, who is at Cannes 2018 to represent Loreal hair care, has been prepping herself for her debut. Deepika shared the look on her Instagram account with the caption: "dreams really do come true", followed by another post wherein she is seen pouting ... (more...)
Villagers flee as Mount Merapi volcanic eruption sends ash three miles high
- May 12, 2018
People living within three miles of the volcano have been evacuated or warned to head to a safer area. Mt Merapi is one of the most active in Indonesia, with a series of eruptions in 2010 killing more than 350 people. But officials said Friday's eruption was much less serious and a result of pressure buildup inside the crater. A disaster mitigation agency told residents living within a 5 km (3 mile) radius of the mountain to move to shelters, agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho said in a ... (more...)
- May 12, 2018
People living within three miles of the volcano have been evacuated or warned to head to a safer area. Mt Merapi is one of the most active in Indonesia, with a series of eruptions in 2010 killing more than 350 people. But officials said Friday's eruption was much less serious and a result of pressure buildup inside the crater. A disaster mitigation agency told residents living within a 5 km (3 mile) radius of the mountain to move to shelters, agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho said in a ... (more...)
Iran says Syria has every right to defend itself against Israel
- May 12, 2018
On Thursday, in response to the Golan Heights attack, Israel said its fighter jets had struck nearly all of Iran's military infrastructure inside Syria - some 70 targets - in its biggest assault since Syria's civil war started in 2011. Observers believe Israel has repeatedly targeted Syrian regime fighters, Iranian forces, and fighters of the Lebanese Hezbollah militia in the past. (more...)
- May 12, 2018
On Thursday, in response to the Golan Heights attack, Israel said its fighter jets had struck nearly all of Iran's military infrastructure inside Syria - some 70 targets - in its biggest assault since Syria's civil war started in 2011. Observers believe Israel has repeatedly targeted Syrian regime fighters, Iranian forces, and fighters of the Lebanese Hezbollah militia in the past. (more...)
NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal hints at India tour after recovery
- May 12, 2018
A Shiv Sena source privy to the meeting said Thackeray advised Pankaj to take care of his ailing father who is in hospital. Pankaj's meeting with Thackeray seen in the context of the fact that Sr Bhujbal was a senior Shiv Sena leader before he staged a major rebellion within the Sena, walked out of the party along with 18 MLAs and joined the then Sharad Pawar-led Maharashtra Congress in 1991. (more...)
- May 12, 2018
A Shiv Sena source privy to the meeting said Thackeray advised Pankaj to take care of his ailing father who is in hospital. Pankaj's meeting with Thackeray seen in the context of the fact that Sr Bhujbal was a senior Shiv Sena leader before he staged a major rebellion within the Sena, walked out of the party along with 18 MLAs and joined the then Sharad Pawar-led Maharashtra Congress in 1991. (more...)
Aurangabad riot: 2 dead, 30 injured, Section 144 imposed; top developments
- May 12, 2018
In order to overcome the violence, a large number of police have been deployed in the old part of Aurangabad and Section 144 has been imposed. The city has been without a full-time Police Commissioner for the past two months. Meanwhile, top police officials are camping in the city and have appealed for peace. The Aurangabad city police have also issued an advisory on its Twitter handle asking people not to believe in rumours spread on Twitter, Facebook and WhatsApp. (more...)
- May 12, 2018
In order to overcome the violence, a large number of police have been deployed in the old part of Aurangabad and Section 144 has been imposed. The city has been without a full-time Police Commissioner for the past two months. Meanwhile, top police officials are camping in the city and have appealed for peace. The Aurangabad city police have also issued an advisory on its Twitter handle asking people not to believe in rumours spread on Twitter, Facebook and WhatsApp. (more...)
'Drunk' rickshaw driver rams vehicle into Jacqueline Fernandez's auto
- May 12, 2018
While the actress' vehicle reportedly hit an auto rickshaw, the actress has stated that it was the rickshaw driver's fault as he was drunk. While the headlights of Jacqueline's vehicle were damaged in the accident, no one suffered any kind of injury. (more...)
- May 12, 2018
While the actress' vehicle reportedly hit an auto rickshaw, the actress has stated that it was the rickshaw driver's fault as he was drunk. While the headlights of Jacqueline's vehicle were damaged in the accident, no one suffered any kind of injury. (more...)
Naked Man Detained at Florida Airport for Making Bomb Threats
- May 12, 2018
A man is facing federal charges after officials say he made a bomb threat in a Florida airport on Friday while wearing nothing more than his socks and a watch. Greenwood eventually informed deputies he had ingested ecstasy and other drugs Thursday night. "I was about 10 minutes from boarding when they told us to evacuate". (more...)
- May 12, 2018
A man is facing federal charges after officials say he made a bomb threat in a Florida airport on Friday while wearing nothing more than his socks and a watch. Greenwood eventually informed deputies he had ingested ecstasy and other drugs Thursday night. "I was about 10 minutes from boarding when they told us to evacuate". (more...)
Israel demands United Nations condemn Iran barrage as Guterres calls for calm
- May 12, 2018
The Israeli ambassador to the United Nations called on the Security Council and the secretary-general to immediately condemn Iran's missile attack and demand that Tehran remove its military presence from Syria, as the head of the world body appealed for calm. (more...)
- May 12, 2018
The Israeli ambassador to the United Nations called on the Security Council and the secretary-general to immediately condemn Iran's missile attack and demand that Tehran remove its military presence from Syria, as the head of the world body appealed for calm. (more...)
Woman to be executed for killing man during rape
- May 12, 2018
On social media, the campaign to create awareness of Noura's case and push for the reversal of the judgment is ongoing with the #justiceforNoura . And in recent days it has captured worldwide attention with the hashtags #JusticeforNoura and #SaveNoura. (more...)
- May 12, 2018
On social media, the campaign to create awareness of Noura's case and push for the reversal of the judgment is ongoing with the #justiceforNoura . And in recent days it has captured worldwide attention with the hashtags #JusticeforNoura and #SaveNoura. (more...)
Hawaii volcano Kilauea: Explosive eruptions,
- May 12, 2018
Now they've cancelled their trip. "Why did they let people build all around it?" she asked. "Everyone comes here", she said . Hawaii officials have had a busy month pleading with travelers to keep their plans even as dramatic images of natural disasters afflicting the islands have bombarded televisions and social media feeds. (more...)
- May 12, 2018
Now they've cancelled their trip. "Why did they let people build all around it?" she asked. "Everyone comes here", she said . Hawaii officials have had a busy month pleading with travelers to keep their plans even as dramatic images of natural disasters afflicting the islands have bombarded televisions and social media feeds. (more...)
Pence lauds Trump's leadership at IN rally
- May 12, 2018
He's expected to campaign heavily to help Republicans maintain Senate and House majorities and elect GOP governors. Democrat Tobi Beck and Republican Jim Baird will face off in November to fill Todd Rokita's seat in the U.S. Senators up for re-election this year, fired back at the president's statements in a campaign email Thursday night. The Indiana rally will be Trump's fourth political-style event in the past two weeks. (more...)
- May 12, 2018
He's expected to campaign heavily to help Republicans maintain Senate and House majorities and elect GOP governors. Democrat Tobi Beck and Republican Jim Baird will face off in November to fill Todd Rokita's seat in the U.S. Senators up for re-election this year, fired back at the president's statements in a campaign email Thursday night. The Indiana rally will be Trump's fourth political-style event in the past two weeks. (more...)
AT&T CEO: Hiring Cohen as a consultant was a 'big mistake'
- May 12, 2018
Stephenson admitted in the letter to employees that the company's "reputation has been damaged". But the furor that has come with AT&T's payments to Cohen does highlight a new and hard dynamic companies have had with Washington since the Trump 2016 election-trying to maintain an amicable relationship with Washington, while at the same time distancing themselves from the divisive commander-in-chief's mounting scandals. (more...)
- May 12, 2018
Stephenson admitted in the letter to employees that the company's "reputation has been damaged". But the furor that has come with AT&T's payments to Cohen does highlight a new and hard dynamic companies have had with Washington since the Trump 2016 election-trying to maintain an amicable relationship with Washington, while at the same time distancing themselves from the divisive commander-in-chief's mounting scandals. (more...)
CBI confirms rape charge against Unnao MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar
- May 12, 2018
Speaking to the media over the report, the vicitim and her uncle demanded death sentence for Sengar. The CBI is investigating the role of the DSP, SHO and others at the police station. The Vitim said, "I demand death penalty for BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar for raping me and murdering my father". The case made headlines last month when the victim and her family tried to kill themselves outside CM Yogi Adityanath's house. (more...)
- May 12, 2018
Speaking to the media over the report, the vicitim and her uncle demanded death sentence for Sengar. The CBI is investigating the role of the DSP, SHO and others at the police station. The Vitim said, "I demand death penalty for BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar for raping me and murdering my father". The case made headlines last month when the victim and her family tried to kill themselves outside CM Yogi Adityanath's house. (more...)
Malaysia elects world's oldest leader, 92 year old Mahathir Mohamad
- May 12, 2018
He offered his congratulations and said: "We look forward to working with the new Government and leaders, and to continue to strengthen the friendship and cooperation between our two countries". In a statement, Anwar thanked "the people of Malaysia for their courage in making a change which is a victory for the people ". But the US State Department has alleged in civil lawsuits that US$4.5 billion was looted from the fund, and used to buy everything from high-end US real estate to artworks ... (more...)
- May 12, 2018
He offered his congratulations and said: "We look forward to working with the new Government and leaders, and to continue to strengthen the friendship and cooperation between our two countries". In a statement, Anwar thanked "the people of Malaysia for their courage in making a change which is a victory for the people ". But the US State Department has alleged in civil lawsuits that US$4.5 billion was looted from the fund, and used to buy everything from high-end US real estate to artworks ... (more...)
Siemens, PSA and Airbus monitoring Iran developments after Trump move
- May 12, 2018
Washington said at the time that it would also revoke the export license needed by planemakers to sell commercial planes to Iran. "As we have throughout this process, we'll continue to follow the USA government's lead". "Actually most refiners, at least in Europe, have nominated a maximum of Saudi barrels but more in line with the interesting low OSPs but Saudi [may] not deliver full volumes due to OPEC quota", said one trader who works for a European refiner that is a key buyer of Iranian ... (more...)
- May 12, 2018
Washington said at the time that it would also revoke the export license needed by planemakers to sell commercial planes to Iran. "As we have throughout this process, we'll continue to follow the USA government's lead". "Actually most refiners, at least in Europe, have nominated a maximum of Saudi barrels but more in line with the interesting low OSPs but Saudi [may] not deliver full volumes due to OPEC quota", said one trader who works for a European refiner that is a key buyer of Iranian ... (more...)
AT&T confirms it paid Michael Cohen for consulting on Time Warner deal
- May 12, 2018
While Mr. Avenatti has published numerous incorrect statements regarding Mr. Cohen, he appears to be in possession of some information from Mr. Cohen's actual bank records. The agreement that was supposed to cover up the alleged Broidy/Bechard affair employs the same pseudonyms, "David Dennison" and "Peggy Peterson", that were used to hide the identities of the principals in agreement between Daniels and Trump . (more...)
- May 12, 2018
While Mr. Avenatti has published numerous incorrect statements regarding Mr. Cohen, he appears to be in possession of some information from Mr. Cohen's actual bank records. The agreement that was supposed to cover up the alleged Broidy/Bechard affair employs the same pseudonyms, "David Dennison" and "Peggy Peterson", that were used to hide the identities of the principals in agreement between Daniels and Trump . (more...)
Monster ocean wave sets southern hemisphere record
- May 12, 2018
The 23.8m (78ft) wave was measured by a buoy on New Zealand's Campbell Island in the Southern Ocean on Tuesday, the country's weather authority said. The readings from Tuesday. What is more, the scientists who made the measurement said that it was quite likely there were larger waves near by that went unrecorded. "What is interesting about [Tuesday's] event is the storm speed appears to match the wave speed, allowing wave heights to grow dramatically as the system tracks eastward", Durrant ... (more...)
- May 12, 2018
The 23.8m (78ft) wave was measured by a buoy on New Zealand's Campbell Island in the Southern Ocean on Tuesday, the country's weather authority said. The readings from Tuesday. What is more, the scientists who made the measurement said that it was quite likely there were larger waves near by that went unrecorded. "What is interesting about [Tuesday's] event is the storm speed appears to match the wave speed, allowing wave heights to grow dramatically as the system tracks eastward", Durrant ... (more...)
Aston Martin DB11 AMR Debuts With 630 HP
- May 12, 2018
Utilizing the same 5.2-liter V12 as the standard DB11, the AMR variant adds 30 more horsepower bringing the total output up to 630 hp while torque remains strong at almost 500 lb-ft. Aston boss Andy Palmer said: "With the exceptional V8 coupé and Volante, we felt the V12 could reveal more of its sporting potential while remaining the consummate GT". (more...)
- May 12, 2018
Utilizing the same 5.2-liter V12 as the standard DB11, the AMR variant adds 30 more horsepower bringing the total output up to 630 hp while torque remains strong at almost 500 lb-ft. Aston boss Andy Palmer said: "With the exceptional V8 coupé and Volante, we felt the V12 could reveal more of its sporting potential while remaining the consummate GT". (more...)
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