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Violence mars fourth phase of India’s staggered national election
- May 01, 2019
In Birbhum constituency, the Election Commission has show-caused BJP candidate Dudh Kumar Mondal after he was seen talking over a mobile phone inside a polling booth, just before casting his ballot, the official said, adding that the presiding officer of the station has been removed. (more...)
- May 01, 2019
In Birbhum constituency, the Election Commission has show-caused BJP candidate Dudh Kumar Mondal after he was seen talking over a mobile phone inside a polling booth, just before casting his ballot, the official said, adding that the presiding officer of the station has been removed. (more...)
Trump suggests charging US asylum seekers a fee
- May 01, 2019
In our news wrap Tuesday, President Trump has proposed charging a fee to process US asylum applications. The proposals face a potentially lengthy regulatory review and once rules are issued they may be subject to legal challenges. It was the latest move by top justice officials seeking to reshape legal precedent in the country's US immigration courts. The new changes have been made as Trump eyes re-election in the Presidential polls due to take place in 2020. (more...)
- May 01, 2019
In our news wrap Tuesday, President Trump has proposed charging a fee to process US asylum applications. The proposals face a potentially lengthy regulatory review and once rules are issued they may be subject to legal challenges. It was the latest move by top justice officials seeking to reshape legal precedent in the country's US immigration courts. The new changes have been made as Trump eyes re-election in the Presidential polls due to take place in 2020. (more...)
Suspected Sri Lanka bomber's relatives killed in raid
- May 01, 2019
The service was attended by President Maithripala Sirisena, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and former president Mahinda Rajapaksa . Meanwhile, the All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama (ACJU) - the top body of Islamic scholars in Sri Lanka - stated they supported a short-term ban on the basis of security, but objected against any attempt to legislate against burqas. (more...)
- May 01, 2019
The service was attended by President Maithripala Sirisena, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and former president Mahinda Rajapaksa . Meanwhile, the All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama (ACJU) - the top body of Islamic scholars in Sri Lanka - stated they supported a short-term ban on the basis of security, but objected against any attempt to legislate against burqas. (more...)
Heavy rain likely Monday morning
- May 01, 2019
Temperatures tonight will drop to around 45 in the metro area. A break in the rain is needed but chances will stay through Thursday evening. Water levels on the Ottawa River are expected to keep rising for a few more days , with Ottawa's peak likely coming on Tuesday and Wednesday . (more...)
- May 01, 2019
Temperatures tonight will drop to around 45 in the metro area. A break in the rain is needed but chances will stay through Thursday evening. Water levels on the Ottawa River are expected to keep rising for a few more days , with Ottawa's peak likely coming on Tuesday and Wednesday . (more...)
Russian Federation convinced Maduro to stay in Venezuela
- May 01, 2019
USA national security advisor John Bolton has called on Russian Federation to drop its support for Maduro, which includes military advisers. Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido, who many nations have recognised as the country's rightful interim ruler, talks to the media outside Generalisimo Francisco de Miranda Airbase "La Carlota", in Caracas, Venezuela April 30, 2019. (more...)
- May 01, 2019
USA national security advisor John Bolton has called on Russian Federation to drop its support for Maduro, which includes military advisers. Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido, who many nations have recognised as the country's rightful interim ruler, talks to the media outside Generalisimo Francisco de Miranda Airbase "La Carlota", in Caracas, Venezuela April 30, 2019. (more...)
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif Plans North Korea Visit
- May 01, 2019
Zarif did not detail the agenda for his trip, but South Korea's Yonhap news agency noted North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong-ho met with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in Iran previous year. Separately, Iran's armed forces chief of staff said the IRGC - which ensures security in Gulf waters and the Strait of Hormuz for Iran - had not observed any change in the USA military's behaviour towards the elite force after the blacklisting. (more...)
- May 01, 2019
Zarif did not detail the agenda for his trip, but South Korea's Yonhap news agency noted North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong-ho met with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in Iran previous year. Separately, Iran's armed forces chief of staff said the IRGC - which ensures security in Gulf waters and the Strait of Hormuz for Iran - had not observed any change in the USA military's behaviour towards the elite force after the blacklisting. (more...)
Irish accent ranked third sexiest in the world
- May 01, 2019
To celebrate topping the unscientific poll, Seven Sharp chose to give romantic movie scenes a Kiwi twist. Well this year, the New Zealand accent was dubbed as "outrageously charming" and officially garnered the number 1 spot among Big 7 travelers. (more...)
- May 01, 2019
To celebrate topping the unscientific poll, Seven Sharp chose to give romantic movie scenes a Kiwi twist. Well this year, the New Zealand accent was dubbed as "outrageously charming" and officially garnered the number 1 spot among Big 7 travelers. (more...)
Emperor Naruhito takes part in inheritance ceremony
- May 01, 2019
The Emperor will next take part in the Sokuigo Choken no Gi ceremony at 11.10 where he will meet representatives of the people for the first time in his new role. He has also spoken of the need to modernize the royal family, and vowed when he married Masako - who left behind a promising diplomatic career - to protect her "at any cost". (more...)
- May 01, 2019
The Emperor will next take part in the Sokuigo Choken no Gi ceremony at 11.10 where he will meet representatives of the people for the first time in his new role. He has also spoken of the need to modernize the royal family, and vowed when he married Masako - who left behind a promising diplomatic career - to protect her "at any cost". (more...)
Artist Featured In Joe Biden’s ‘America’ Ad Actually From Denmark
- May 01, 2019
Most of Biden's remarks on Monday centered on economic issues of concern to middle-class voters, who comprised much of President Trump's support in 2016. "This will come out as I come out across the campaign across here". Minutes before the former vice president took the stage, International Association of Firefighters president Harold Schaitberger - whose union endorsed Biden earlier Monday - told the crowd that Democrats "can't have a nominee that's too far left". (more...)
- May 01, 2019
Most of Biden's remarks on Monday centered on economic issues of concern to middle-class voters, who comprised much of President Trump's support in 2016. "This will come out as I come out across the campaign across here". Minutes before the former vice president took the stage, International Association of Firefighters president Harold Schaitberger - whose union endorsed Biden earlier Monday - told the crowd that Democrats "can't have a nominee that's too far left". (more...)
Barr's testimony to House on Mueller in doubt amid dispute
- May 01, 2019
Watching Mr Barr duck and weave under hostile questions is all well and good, but the man Democrats really want to hear from is the special counsel himself. Earlier this month, Barr held a news conference before the redacted report was released by the Justice Department where he framed Mueller's report in President Donald Trump's language. (more...)
- May 01, 2019
Watching Mr Barr duck and weave under hostile questions is all well and good, but the man Democrats really want to hear from is the special counsel himself. Earlier this month, Barr held a news conference before the redacted report was released by the Justice Department where he framed Mueller's report in President Donald Trump's language. (more...)
White House to Designate Muslim Brotherhood a Terrorist Organization
- May 01, 2019
Egypt designated the Brotherhood a terrorist group in late 2013 following the ouster of Islamist president Mohamed Morsi. "The president has consulted with his national security team and leaders in the region who share his concern, and this designation is working its way through the internal process", she said . (more...)
- May 01, 2019
Egypt designated the Brotherhood a terrorist group in late 2013 following the ouster of Islamist president Mohamed Morsi. "The president has consulted with his national security team and leaders in the region who share his concern, and this designation is working its way through the internal process", she said . (more...)
Richard Lugar dies 2019 at 87 - Obituary
- May 01, 2019
I'm not sure we will ever see another Richard Lugar , but I pray that we do. Lugar served as mayor of indianapolis from 1968 to 1975 and as a U.S. "His love for his family farm and understanding of agriculture issues made him a true friend and advocate for Hoosier farmers". "Lugar was a friend to Notre Dame and a dedicated public servant for all of IN." . (more...)
- May 01, 2019
I'm not sure we will ever see another Richard Lugar , but I pray that we do. Lugar served as mayor of indianapolis from 1968 to 1975 and as a U.S. "His love for his family farm and understanding of agriculture issues made him a true friend and advocate for Hoosier farmers". "Lugar was a friend to Notre Dame and a dedicated public servant for all of IN." . (more...)
Three wounded, suspect captured at University of North Carolina shooting
- May 01, 2019
An alert, sent by UNCC Emergency Management said shots were reported near the Kennedy Hall building around 5:45 p.m. A spokesperson for the Charlotte-Mecklenberg Police Department confirmed that there was an active shooter situation, however, they did not offer any additional details on the matter. (more...)
- May 01, 2019
An alert, sent by UNCC Emergency Management said shots were reported near the Kennedy Hall building around 5:45 p.m. A spokesperson for the Charlotte-Mecklenberg Police Department confirmed that there was an active shooter situation, however, they did not offer any additional details on the matter. (more...)
Mohamed Noor trial: Jury reaches verdict over killing of Justine Ruszczyk Damond
- May 01, 2019
He said he fired to protect his partner's life. Damond, who had moved to the US a few years earlier, was an Australian yoga teacher, counselor and meditation coach. Defense attorneys, however, had claimed that Damon startled the officers by banging on the vehicle as she approached. Harrity and Noor were the officers who arrived on the scene. (more...)
- May 01, 2019
He said he fired to protect his partner's life. Damond, who had moved to the US a few years earlier, was an Australian yoga teacher, counselor and meditation coach. Defense attorneys, however, had claimed that Damon startled the officers by banging on the vehicle as she approached. Harrity and Noor were the officers who arrived on the scene. (more...)
Trump sues Deutsche Bank, Capital One to try to block Democratic subpoenas
- April 30, 2019
President Trump has filed a lawsuit in federal court seeking to keep two banks from responding to congressional subpoenas, setting up a legal showdown with Democrats eager to investigate his finances. Mr Schiff and fellow Democrat Maxine Waters , the chairwoman of the Financial Services Commission, described the lawsuit as " meritless ". House Democrats are pushing forward on their investigations into President Donald Trump's finances - an area they feel special counsel Robert ... (more...)
- April 30, 2019
President Trump has filed a lawsuit in federal court seeking to keep two banks from responding to congressional subpoenas, setting up a legal showdown with Democrats eager to investigate his finances. Mr Schiff and fellow Democrat Maxine Waters , the chairwoman of the Financial Services Commission, described the lawsuit as " meritless ". House Democrats are pushing forward on their investigations into President Donald Trump's finances - an area they feel special counsel Robert ... (more...)
Facebook redesigns app and website around groups and IRL connections
- April 30, 2019
The News Feed will also be redesigned so that you can more easily share content directly to your Groups. Facebook pulled in nearly $56 billion in revenue a year ago, almost of all which came from showing ads to the 2.7 billion people who access its family of apps each month. (more...)
- April 30, 2019
The News Feed will also be redesigned so that you can more easily share content directly to your Groups. Facebook pulled in nearly $56 billion in revenue a year ago, almost of all which came from showing ads to the 2.7 billion people who access its family of apps each month. (more...)
Trump, Abe Cap Visit With Golf Outing
- April 30, 2019
Mr Trump told a campaign rally in Wisconsin on Saturday that Mr Abe said Japan would invest US$40 billion (S$55 billion) in USA auto factories. Trump had pressed Abe to have Japanese automakers produce more vehicles in the United States, according to a readout of their recent meeting provided by the U.S. (more...)
- April 30, 2019
Mr Trump told a campaign rally in Wisconsin on Saturday that Mr Abe said Japan would invest US$40 billion (S$55 billion) in USA auto factories. Trump had pressed Abe to have Japanese automakers produce more vehicles in the United States, according to a readout of their recent meeting provided by the U.S. (more...)
Cyclone Fani Likely To Hit Odisha, Coastal Districts On Alert: SRC
- April 30, 2019
The Odisha state government has asked officials to be alert and evacuate people if the storm intensifies and makes landfall in the state, Bishnupada Sethi, the state's special relief commissioner, told Reuters. "Heavy to very heavy rainfall at few places over coastal Odisha & adjoining districts of north coastal Andhra Pradesh on 3 and 4 May". Isolated rain can be expected in the states like Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha on Tuesday. (more...)
- April 30, 2019
The Odisha state government has asked officials to be alert and evacuate people if the storm intensifies and makes landfall in the state, Bishnupada Sethi, the state's special relief commissioner, told Reuters. "Heavy to very heavy rainfall at few places over coastal Odisha & adjoining districts of north coastal Andhra Pradesh on 3 and 4 May". Isolated rain can be expected in the states like Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha on Tuesday. (more...)
US Agreed to Pay North Korea $2Mln for Warmbier Release - Former Envoy
- April 30, 2019
The Trump Administration says they have not made any repayments to North Korea, but Yun went on to say that the USA should meet its terms of the commitment by paying up. "No money was paid". Warmbier was sentenced to 15-years of hard labor in North Korea in 2016 and fell into a coma soon after. Speaking on Fox News Sunday , Bolton says it happened before he joined the Trump administration, but he's been informed that the United States did sign a pledge to pay the money to get Warmbier ... (more...)
- April 30, 2019
The Trump Administration says they have not made any repayments to North Korea, but Yun went on to say that the USA should meet its terms of the commitment by paying up. "No money was paid". Warmbier was sentenced to 15-years of hard labor in North Korea in 2016 and fell into a coma soon after. Speaking on Fox News Sunday , Bolton says it happened before he joined the Trump administration, but he's been informed that the United States did sign a pledge to pay the money to get Warmbier ... (more...)
Mozambique hit by rising floodwaters after Cyclone Kenneth
- April 30, 2019
As the rains eased in Pemba , the provincial capital and an historic port city, some tried to return to a semblance of daily life amid the destruction. "We will keep moving until we get somewhere safe", one man said, as people fled carrying belongings in plastic bags. The minister of state administration and public service, Carmelita Namashulua, guided a meeting on Friday morning of the emergency operations centre in the city of Pemba in Cabo Delgado, ensuring that the government is doing ... (more...)
- April 30, 2019
As the rains eased in Pemba , the provincial capital and an historic port city, some tried to return to a semblance of daily life amid the destruction. "We will keep moving until we get somewhere safe", one man said, as people fled carrying belongings in plastic bags. The minister of state administration and public service, Carmelita Namashulua, guided a meeting on Friday morning of the emergency operations centre in the city of Pemba in Cabo Delgado, ensuring that the government is doing ... (more...)
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