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Double amputee Chinese climber scales Mt Everest
- May 15, 2018
Also Monday, Australian Steve Plain became the fastest climber to scale the highest peaks on each of the Earth's seven continents. The Australian conquered Everest 117 days after standing atop Mount Vinson in Antarctica, breaking the previous seven summit speed record by nine days. (more...)
- May 15, 2018
Also Monday, Australian Steve Plain became the fastest climber to scale the highest peaks on each of the Earth's seven continents. The Australian conquered Everest 117 days after standing atop Mount Vinson in Antarctica, breaking the previous seven summit speed record by nine days. (more...)
PNB scam: Allahabad Bank ordered to take away powers from CMD
- May 15, 2018
Ananthasubramanian headed PNB between August 2015 and May 2017.She had also served as an Executive Director at PNB between July 2011 and November 2013. It will also need to make higher provisions for non-performing assets following a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) diktat on quick recognition of bad debts that has adversely affected the results of other lenders as well. (more...)
- May 15, 2018
Ananthasubramanian headed PNB between August 2015 and May 2017.She had also served as an Executive Director at PNB between July 2011 and November 2013. It will also need to make higher provisions for non-performing assets following a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) diktat on quick recognition of bad debts that has adversely affected the results of other lenders as well. (more...)
Parkland survivors meet man who took AR-15 from Waffle House gunman
- May 15, 2018
He wrote on Twitter that meeting the Parkland survivors was "a great joy" and said he was moved by the "fire and inspiration" in their eyes. Shaw has been hailed as a hero for tackling and disarming a man as he shot up a Waffle House restaurant outside Nashville, Tennessee . (more...)
- May 15, 2018
He wrote on Twitter that meeting the Parkland survivors was "a great joy" and said he was moved by the "fire and inspiration" in their eyes. Shaw has been hailed as a hero for tackling and disarming a man as he shot up a Waffle House restaurant outside Nashville, Tennessee . (more...)
Oil Shippers Face Insurance Uncertainty with Return of US Sanctions on Iran
- May 15, 2018
President Donald Trump said May 8 Washington was withdrawing from Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the deal that suspended sanctions on Tehran in exchange for Iran curbing its nuclear ambitions. Analysts' estimates of the possible reduction in Iranian crude supplies as a result of any new USA sanctions range from 200,000 bpd to 1 million bpd. (more...)
- May 15, 2018
President Donald Trump said May 8 Washington was withdrawing from Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the deal that suspended sanctions on Tehran in exchange for Iran curbing its nuclear ambitions. Analysts' estimates of the possible reduction in Iranian crude supplies as a result of any new USA sanctions range from 200,000 bpd to 1 million bpd. (more...)
President Trump turns the sanctions screw on Iran
- May 14, 2018
North Korea's own history with global nuclear agreements is both fraught and entirely different than that of Iran , but at the very least all observers should be able to agree that the last thing needed on the eve of fragile denuclearization negotiations is a sudden dose of uncertainty. (more...)
- May 14, 2018
North Korea's own history with global nuclear agreements is both fraught and entirely different than that of Iran , but at the very least all observers should be able to agree that the last thing needed on the eve of fragile denuclearization negotiations is a sudden dose of uncertainty. (more...)
Egypt condemns terror attack on Indonesian police station
- May 14, 2018
Indonesia's police chief said a suicide attack outside a police building in Surabaya on Monday, which wounded officers and civilians, was carried out by a family of five that included an eight-year-old child. The spate of bombings has rocked Indonesia, with the Islamic State group claiming the church attacks and raising fears about its influence in Southeast Asia as its dreams of a Middle Eastern caliphate fade. (more...)
- May 14, 2018
Indonesia's police chief said a suicide attack outside a police building in Surabaya on Monday, which wounded officers and civilians, was carried out by a family of five that included an eight-year-old child. The spate of bombings has rocked Indonesia, with the Islamic State group claiming the church attacks and raising fears about its influence in Southeast Asia as its dreams of a Middle Eastern caliphate fade. (more...)
Events since Trump's decision on Jerusalem
- May 14, 2018
Clouds of black smoke from tires set alight by demonstrators rose in the air. Israeli fire has killed at least 37 Palestinians during protests along the Gaza border. Following President Donald Trump's announcement a year ago that the USA will recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital and relocate the us embassy there, Palestinians broke out in protest, taking to the streets shortly after the administration made the announcement. (more...)
- May 14, 2018
Clouds of black smoke from tires set alight by demonstrators rose in the air. Israeli fire has killed at least 37 Palestinians during protests along the Gaza border. Following President Donald Trump's announcement a year ago that the USA will recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital and relocate the us embassy there, Palestinians broke out in protest, taking to the streets shortly after the administration made the announcement. (more...)
Turkey's Erdogan to meet with Queen Elizabeth
- May 14, 2018
The U.K.is set to leave the bloc in March 2019, ending its 44-year membership. Erdogan called the U.S. embassy move from Tel Aviv to the disputed city of Jerusalem "very, very unfortunate" and said it "will increase tensions and ignite an even greater fire between communities". (more...)
- May 14, 2018
The U.K.is set to leave the bloc in March 2019, ending its 44-year membership. Erdogan called the U.S. embassy move from Tel Aviv to the disputed city of Jerusalem "very, very unfortunate" and said it "will increase tensions and ignite an even greater fire between communities". (more...)
Young Dolph Gives Baristas $20K Onstage At Rolling Loud After Losing Jobs
- May 14, 2018
He was so offended by the lyrics that he got the two baristas on staff at the time fired from the coffee shop. I know for a fact that the VP at that school get money, but he don't get money like Dolph. "So this what we gone do", he said. "We have somehow lost the sense of compassion and human tolerance that should define our community". He's now working on a way to get Simmons and Brown back as employees at Joe Van Gogh and heard about their recent cash flow. (more...)
- May 14, 2018
He was so offended by the lyrics that he got the two baristas on staff at the time fired from the coffee shop. I know for a fact that the VP at that school get money, but he don't get money like Dolph. "So this what we gone do", he said. "We have somehow lost the sense of compassion and human tolerance that should define our community". He's now working on a way to get Simmons and Brown back as employees at Joe Van Gogh and heard about their recent cash flow. (more...)
Chinese double amputee finally summits Mount Everest
- May 14, 2018
The group, including rope-fixing Sherpas, reached the south summit around 8 am and then opened a route to the peak from the Nepalese side around 3:30 pm, the Himalayan Times reported. Wind blows snow off the Mount Everest summit at dusk in May 2008. I have to realise it. In 2016, he made it within 700 feet of the summit before being forced to abandon the climb. (more...)
- May 14, 2018
The group, including rope-fixing Sherpas, reached the south summit around 8 am and then opened a route to the peak from the Nepalese side around 3:30 pm, the Himalayan Times reported. Wind blows snow off the Mount Everest summit at dusk in May 2008. I have to realise it. In 2016, he made it within 700 feet of the summit before being forced to abandon the climb. (more...)
Britain's spy chief reveals 12 ISIS terror attacks thwarted in 2017
- May 14, 2018
The MI5 chief also said that the Russian occupation and annexation of Ukraine's Crimea Peninsula can not be acceptable and neither is meddling in Western elections. Parker said Britain had thwarted 12 plots since March 2017, bringing the total number of disrupted attacks since 2013 to 25. "Instead of becoming a respected great nation it risks becoming a more isolated pariah", Parker said. (more...)
- May 14, 2018
The MI5 chief also said that the Russian occupation and annexation of Ukraine's Crimea Peninsula can not be acceptable and neither is meddling in Western elections. Parker said Britain had thwarted 12 plots since March 2017, bringing the total number of disrupted attacks since 2013 to 25. "Instead of becoming a respected great nation it risks becoming a more isolated pariah", Parker said. (more...)
Piyush Goyal to handle finance ministry till Arun Jaitley returns
- May 14, 2018
Hours before the announcement of the results of the Karnataka Assembly elections, there was a Cabinet reshuffle in the Narendra Modi government on Monday. Irani has been shifted back to the textile ministry. Goyal's performance earlier as the power minister led to his "promotion", getting him the coveted and important railways portfolio. (more...)
- May 14, 2018
Hours before the announcement of the results of the Karnataka Assembly elections, there was a Cabinet reshuffle in the Narendra Modi government on Monday. Irani has been shifted back to the textile ministry. Goyal's performance earlier as the power minister led to his "promotion", getting him the coveted and important railways portfolio. (more...)
Trump lays out plan to slash drug costs
- May 14, 2018
But Friday speech provided some reprieve as most of the proposals Trump was talking about aren't new. "AARP has long supported ... allowing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate lower drug prices on behalf of millions of Medicare beneficiaries", Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy & Engagement Officer Nancy LeaMond said in a statement. (more...)
- May 14, 2018
But Friday speech provided some reprieve as most of the proposals Trump was talking about aren't new. "AARP has long supported ... allowing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate lower drug prices on behalf of millions of Medicare beneficiaries", Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy & Engagement Officer Nancy LeaMond said in a statement. (more...)
Secessionist Torra chosen to lead Catalonia in end to power vacuum
- May 14, 2018
But on Monday, the 135-strong Catalan parliament voted 66-to-65 to support Torra, with the four lawmakers of the far-left anti-establishment CUP party abstaining. Spain declared the 2017 referendum on the region's independence as illegal. During that speech, he lambasted European institutions for their "unacceptable silence" over the Catalan crisis. (more...)
- May 14, 2018
But on Monday, the 135-strong Catalan parliament voted 66-to-65 to support Torra, with the four lawmakers of the far-left anti-establishment CUP party abstaining. Spain declared the 2017 referendum on the region's independence as illegal. During that speech, he lambasted European institutions for their "unacceptable silence" over the Catalan crisis. (more...)
Parents outraged over caged tiger at Florida prom
- May 14, 2018
A Miami high school featured a live caged tiger as part of their jungle-themed prom and as might be expected, the animal's appearance was not well-received by everyone. PETA, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, issued a statement concerning the allegations of animal abuse, "Wild animals aren't prom decorations". (more...)
- May 14, 2018
A Miami high school featured a live caged tiger as part of their jungle-themed prom and as might be expected, the animal's appearance was not well-received by everyone. PETA, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, issued a statement concerning the allegations of animal abuse, "Wild animals aren't prom decorations". (more...)
Maddie Poppe makes Top 3 on 'American Idol'
- May 14, 2018
Clarksville's Maddie Poppe is in the finals of American Idol , and the television show will come to Iowa Tuesday to visit her hometown. Carrie also opened up about her son's sweet side in another recent interview, where she revealed that he made her feel attractive and asked her not to put any makeup on while she was getting ready to attend an event because he thought that she was attractive the way she was. (more...)
- May 14, 2018
Clarksville's Maddie Poppe is in the finals of American Idol , and the television show will come to Iowa Tuesday to visit her hometown. Carrie also opened up about her son's sweet side in another recent interview, where she revealed that he made her feel attractive and asked her not to put any makeup on while she was getting ready to attend an event because he thought that she was attractive the way she was. (more...)
Mazel Tov! Israel Wins Eurovision Song Contest
- May 14, 2018
The Israel PM thanked to United States president on micro blogging website Twitor as saying, "President Trump is making history". Following the performance, the 29-year-old singer received a standing ovation from the crowds at the Altice Arena in Lisbon, Portugal. (more...)
- May 14, 2018
The Israel PM thanked to United States president on micro blogging website Twitor as saying, "President Trump is making history". Following the performance, the 29-year-old singer received a standing ovation from the crowds at the Altice Arena in Lisbon, Portugal. (more...)
Sanctions possible, Bolton warns Europe
- May 14, 2018
In a tweet on Sunday, Trump wrote: "Remember how badly Iran was behaving with the Iran Deal in place". The US withdrawal from the Iran deal has upset Washington's European allies, cast uncertainty over global oil supplies and raised the risk of conflict in the Middle East. (more...)
- May 14, 2018
In a tweet on Sunday, Trump wrote: "Remember how badly Iran was behaving with the Iran Deal in place". The US withdrawal from the Iran deal has upset Washington's European allies, cast uncertainty over global oil supplies and raised the risk of conflict in the Middle East. (more...)
Alia can't help blushing when asked about Ranbir. See proof
- May 14, 2018
She said, "Even if something is going on, I don't want to accept", when Sharma asked her about Ranbir Kapoor . Pictures of Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor went viral with fans wondering if the two were an item. Way back in 2014 during her appearance on Koffee with Karan , Alia Bhatt openly said she wants to marry Ranbir Kapoor . While referring to Karan Johar's chat show, she said, "I talked like a duffer there and people thought that I don't know anything". (more...)
- May 14, 2018
She said, "Even if something is going on, I don't want to accept", when Sharma asked her about Ranbir Kapoor . Pictures of Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor went viral with fans wondering if the two were an item. Way back in 2014 during her appearance on Koffee with Karan , Alia Bhatt openly said she wants to marry Ranbir Kapoor . While referring to Karan Johar's chat show, she said, "I talked like a duffer there and people thought that I don't know anything". (more...)
Winds blow bounce house with child inside onto a highway
- May 14, 2018
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said that high winds on Saturday afternoon blew the bounce house with a 9-year-old child inside it over a fence and onto Highway 395. Nobody else was hurt. The child was taken to a hospital with minor injuries. The child only suffered scrapes and scratches, the newspaper reported . (more...)
- May 14, 2018
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said that high winds on Saturday afternoon blew the bounce house with a 9-year-old child inside it over a fence and onto Highway 395. Nobody else was hurt. The child was taken to a hospital with minor injuries. The child only suffered scrapes and scratches, the newspaper reported . (more...)
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