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Scotland's Sturgeon warns of "catastrophic" no deal Brexit
- May 16, 2018
Michael Russell, the Scottish government's chief Brexit negotiator, said any attempt to use Brexit to restrict the powers of the Scottish parliament "will be noted here and across Europe". Lidington has set out details of 24 areas he said would need to come under Westminster control immediately after the United Kingdom leaves the European Union to avoid short-term confusion in areas such as food hygiene, chemicals and animal welfare, which the Scottish Government says is unacceptable. (more...)
- May 16, 2018
Michael Russell, the Scottish government's chief Brexit negotiator, said any attempt to use Brexit to restrict the powers of the Scottish parliament "will be noted here and across Europe". Lidington has set out details of 24 areas he said would need to come under Westminster control immediately after the United Kingdom leaves the European Union to avoid short-term confusion in areas such as food hygiene, chemicals and animal welfare, which the Scottish Government says is unacceptable. (more...)
Taraji P. Henson Says Kelvin Hayden "Couldn't Wait" to Propose
- May 16, 2018
She continued, "He started with the Cartier love bracelet BUT that was my #Mothersday gift and then he dropped to his knee and I nearly passed out!#sheisofficiallyoffthemarket and she is sooooooooooooo HAPPY!" The 47-year-old was first linked to the former American footballer, 34, in December 2015, after they were spotted holding hands on the beach while on vacation in Florida, but she didn't confirm the relationship until December 2017. (more...)
- May 16, 2018
She continued, "He started with the Cartier love bracelet BUT that was my #Mothersday gift and then he dropped to his knee and I nearly passed out!#sheisofficiallyoffthemarket and she is sooooooooooooo HAPPY!" The 47-year-old was first linked to the former American footballer, 34, in December 2015, after they were spotted holding hands on the beach while on vacation in Florida, but she didn't confirm the relationship until December 2017. (more...)
Holy Month Of Ramadan Begins Today
- May 16, 2018
The length of Islamic lunar calendar months, the ninth of which is Ramadan, varies between 29 and 30 days. The holy period is expected to run until into mid-June. The holiday commemorate the revelation of the sacred scripture of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad. Umrah is known as the lesser Hajj, a pilgrimage that can be undertaken at any time of the year. (more...)
- May 16, 2018
The length of Islamic lunar calendar months, the ninth of which is Ramadan, varies between 29 and 30 days. The holy period is expected to run until into mid-June. The holiday commemorate the revelation of the sacred scripture of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad. Umrah is known as the lesser Hajj, a pilgrimage that can be undertaken at any time of the year. (more...)
BSF soldier killed in ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Jammu's Samba sector
- May 16, 2018
The IB in the districts of Jammu , Samba and Kathua had witnessed heavy shelling by Pakistan Rangers earlier this year when several civilian and BSF troopers lost their life. The firing comes four days ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jammu and Kashmir . There was a lull in firing noted along the IB in the past 3 months after intense border skirmishes in January and February. (more...)
- May 16, 2018
The IB in the districts of Jammu , Samba and Kathua had witnessed heavy shelling by Pakistan Rangers earlier this year when several civilian and BSF troopers lost their life. The firing comes four days ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jammu and Kashmir . There was a lull in firing noted along the IB in the past 3 months after intense border skirmishes in January and February. (more...)
Donald Trump says Melania 'doing really well' after kidney procedure
- May 16, 2018
Trump, who turned 48 last month, had been experiencing a recurring issue with her kidney that her office describes as benign. Earlier in the day, President Trump also tweeted an update on his wife's condition, saying she's on track to leave the hospital "in 2 or 3 days". (more...)
- May 16, 2018
Trump, who turned 48 last month, had been experiencing a recurring issue with her kidney that her office describes as benign. Earlier in the day, President Trump also tweeted an update on his wife's condition, saying she's on track to leave the hospital "in 2 or 3 days". (more...)
Wisconsin senior prank so good even police give it respect
- May 16, 2018
The local police also lauded the prank, writing on Facebook , "Hats off to the Cumberland High School Class of 2018". The brick they used even matched the brick of the school, but there was nothing unsafe about it. Graduation week... Nice work seniors! Senior pranks are a rite of passage for many high school students across America. Seven minutes later, they left the scene. (more...)
- May 16, 2018
The local police also lauded the prank, writing on Facebook , "Hats off to the Cumberland High School Class of 2018". The brick they used even matched the brick of the school, but there was nothing unsafe about it. Graduation week... Nice work seniors! Senior pranks are a rite of passage for many high school students across America. Seven minutes later, they left the scene. (more...)
Tornado watches in effect as storms roll through state
- May 15, 2018
Some could be strong to severe with heavy rain, damaging wind and hail. Flash flooding is the biggest concern. Weather Service Meteorologist Steve DiRienzo said those storms could spark tornadoes, though the probability of that was "very low". (more...)
- May 15, 2018
Some could be strong to severe with heavy rain, damaging wind and hail. Flash flooding is the biggest concern. Weather Service Meteorologist Steve DiRienzo said those storms could spark tornadoes, though the probability of that was "very low". (more...)
Co-pilot sucked partly out of Airbus cockpit as window breaks at 32000ft
- May 15, 2018
The pilot safely landed the plane, but Riordan died of her injuries. Reuters quoted the captain as saying, "everything in the cockpit was floating in the air". It made the emergency landing at Shuangliu International Airport in Chengdu, 250 miles west of Chongqing, half an hour after take-off. A video published online by the People's Daily shows oxygen masks deployed, and flight attendants walking up and down the aisle to give passengers instructions on how to disembark. (more...)
- May 15, 2018
The pilot safely landed the plane, but Riordan died of her injuries. Reuters quoted the captain as saying, "everything in the cockpit was floating in the air". It made the emergency landing at Shuangliu International Airport in Chengdu, 250 miles west of Chongqing, half an hour after take-off. A video published online by the People's Daily shows oxygen masks deployed, and flight attendants walking up and down the aisle to give passengers instructions on how to disembark. (more...)
Iraq election: Shia rivals of PM Abadi 'make gains'
- May 15, 2018
He blamed Tehran, for maneuvering Al-Maliki into power. After the election results were announced, he said he would only cooperate with Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi, with the Kurds and the Sunnis. Despite a third place finish, Abadi could potentially still remain prime minister after the government coalition is formed. But Sadr will not become prime minister because he did not run in the election . (more...)
- May 15, 2018
He blamed Tehran, for maneuvering Al-Maliki into power. After the election results were announced, he said he would only cooperate with Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi, with the Kurds and the Sunnis. Despite a third place finish, Abadi could potentially still remain prime minister after the government coalition is formed. But Sadr will not become prime minister because he did not run in the election . (more...)
Bear Attack 911 Call Reveals What Happened
- May 15, 2018
Wildlife officers placed three traps in the area overnight, actively monitoring them and continuing the investigation, when they saw the bear walking up to a residence approximately a half-mile away from the location of the attack. Dad: Just her. She's the only girl. Every year, there are cases of hungry bears getting into cars and sometimes buildings to find food, especially during periods of drought. (more...)
- May 15, 2018
Wildlife officers placed three traps in the area overnight, actively monitoring them and continuing the investigation, when they saw the bear walking up to a residence approximately a half-mile away from the location of the attack. Dad: Just her. She's the only girl. Every year, there are cases of hungry bears getting into cars and sometimes buildings to find food, especially during periods of drought. (more...)
Trump on collision course with Kim over steps to lift sanctions
- May 15, 2018
The US wants to see the denuclearisation process so completely underway that it's irreversible, Bolton said. Asked whether that meant "dismantling", "getting rid of the centrifuges, stopping all enrichment, getting inspectors on the ground", Pompeo confirmed all of it. (more...)
- May 15, 2018
The US wants to see the denuclearisation process so completely underway that it's irreversible, Bolton said. Asked whether that meant "dismantling", "getting rid of the centrifuges, stopping all enrichment, getting inspectors on the ground", Pompeo confirmed all of it. (more...)
Child Found, Mother Arrested After Tulsa Police Issue Amber Alert
- May 15, 2018
Law enforcement report Hailey's mother, 39 year old Taheerah Ahmad duct tape and gagged her 3 children, before stabbing her 11 year old daughter and setting her house on fire. Tulsa police said Taheerah Ahmad tied up her three daughters - ages 7, 9, and 1 - sometime between 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Monday night. Ahmad is described as a 6-foot-tall woman with curly black hair with gold streaks in it. (more...)
- May 15, 2018
Law enforcement report Hailey's mother, 39 year old Taheerah Ahmad duct tape and gagged her 3 children, before stabbing her 11 year old daughter and setting her house on fire. Tulsa police said Taheerah Ahmad tied up her three daughters - ages 7, 9, and 1 - sometime between 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Monday night. Ahmad is described as a 6-foot-tall woman with curly black hair with gold streaks in it. (more...)
Facebook Blocked 200 Apps For Data Misuse
- May 15, 2018
Facebook told CNNMoney the developers behind the 200 apps have been notified. Facebook says it's now investigating the app, and if myPersonality refuses to cooperate or fails the audit, the company will ban it. For instance, Facebook said that "due to system changes" it didn't have any records on enforcement action taken against apps between 2011 and 2014 - the latter being the year that Facebook announced plans to stop devs slurping data on users' friends. (more...)
- May 15, 2018
Facebook told CNNMoney the developers behind the 200 apps have been notified. Facebook says it's now investigating the app, and if myPersonality refuses to cooperate or fails the audit, the company will ban it. For instance, Facebook said that "due to system changes" it didn't have any records on enforcement action taken against apps between 2011 and 2014 - the latter being the year that Facebook announced plans to stop devs slurping data on users' friends. (more...)
Former Premier League footballer dies in auto crash
- May 15, 2018
The former Aston Villa and Bolton Wanderers defender was killed in a vehicle crash today (May 15) at the young age of just 37. He played youth football for Charlton before joining Aston Villa , where he made almost 200 appearances between 1999 and 2007. (more...)
- May 15, 2018
The former Aston Villa and Bolton Wanderers defender was killed in a vehicle crash today (May 15) at the young age of just 37. He played youth football for Charlton before joining Aston Villa , where he made almost 200 appearances between 1999 and 2007. (more...)
Louis prosecutor drops charge against Missouri Gov. Greitens
- May 15, 2018
Both attorneys also denounced Gardner for what Bennett called her "irresponsible attack" on Burlison in her statement. The governor apologized for what he called "the pain that this process and my actions have caused my family, my friends, and the people of Missouri". (more...)
- May 15, 2018
Both attorneys also denounced Gardner for what Bennett called her "irresponsible attack" on Burlison in her statement. The governor apologized for what he called "the pain that this process and my actions have caused my family, my friends, and the people of Missouri". (more...)
Didn't think I'd fit in 'Race' franchise: Salman
- May 15, 2018
Three minutes and nine seconds of the Race 3 trailer boast of high-octane action, an introduction to all the characters and some of the most badly-written dialogues of all time. He said, "Didn't get time to watch them, but I knew the format". Ever since it was announced that actor Salman Khan is joining the Race franchise for its third instalment, fans can't keep calm. (more...)
- May 15, 2018
Three minutes and nine seconds of the Race 3 trailer boast of high-octane action, an introduction to all the characters and some of the most badly-written dialogues of all time. He said, "Didn't get time to watch them, but I knew the format". Ever since it was announced that actor Salman Khan is joining the Race franchise for its third instalment, fans can't keep calm. (more...)
Russia: Iran Must Offer Concessions on Nuclear Deal
- May 15, 2018
Indeed, the major reasons for the USA withdrawal from the JCPOA on the Iranian nuclear program are not linked to the agreement itself, but to Washington's approach to Tehran's policy in the Middle East, Ryabkov said. Earlier, he visited Beijing and Moscow and sat for talks with his Chinese and Russian counterparts over the fate of the JCPOA. The Iranian foreign minister added that the USA actions not only undermine the principles of peaceful settlement of disputes but endanger multilateralism. (more...)
- May 15, 2018
Indeed, the major reasons for the USA withdrawal from the JCPOA on the Iranian nuclear program are not linked to the agreement itself, but to Washington's approach to Tehran's policy in the Middle East, Ryabkov said. Earlier, he visited Beijing and Moscow and sat for talks with his Chinese and Russian counterparts over the fate of the JCPOA. The Iranian foreign minister added that the USA actions not only undermine the principles of peaceful settlement of disputes but endanger multilateralism. (more...)
70 officers escort slain officer's son as he returns to school
- May 15, 2018
Colleagues of Officer Pitts say they want Dakota to know they will always have his back. A t-shirt company has raised nearly $15,000 in Rob Pitts' name to help the department buy a new police dog. "He will definitely know his dad was a hero", Jones said. The SWAT team entered the apartment around 9:15pm and located Wolfe who was also killed in the gunfire exchange. (more...)
- May 15, 2018
Colleagues of Officer Pitts say they want Dakota to know they will always have his back. A t-shirt company has raised nearly $15,000 in Rob Pitts' name to help the department buy a new police dog. "He will definitely know his dad was a hero", Jones said. The SWAT team entered the apartment around 9:15pm and located Wolfe who was also killed in the gunfire exchange. (more...)
Group marches in honor of man who died during struggle with deputies
- May 15, 2018
Originally, it was said he died because of asthma issues during the struggle. Robinson then crashed into two Jefferson Parish deputy vehicles before getting out of his vehicle and running into some backyards in the neighborhood, hopping fences along the way according to authorities. (more...)
- May 15, 2018
Originally, it was said he died because of asthma issues during the struggle. Robinson then crashed into two Jefferson Parish deputy vehicles before getting out of his vehicle and running into some backyards in the neighborhood, hopping fences along the way according to authorities. (more...)
US, China still 'very far apart' on trade
- May 15, 2018
Trump's tweet Sunday that he was working with President Xi Jinping of China to put ZTE "back into business, fast" after USA sanctions threatened ZTE's existence and 70,000 Chinese jobs caught many trade-watchers by surprise. The officials will try to find a way to head off a major trade battle after the United States threatened tariffs on as much as $150 billion in Chinese imports, while Beijing has targeted $50 billion in U.S. (more...)
- May 15, 2018
Trump's tweet Sunday that he was working with President Xi Jinping of China to put ZTE "back into business, fast" after USA sanctions threatened ZTE's existence and 70,000 Chinese jobs caught many trade-watchers by surprise. The officials will try to find a way to head off a major trade battle after the United States threatened tariffs on as much as $150 billion in Chinese imports, while Beijing has targeted $50 billion in U.S. (more...)
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