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Can Nitin Gadkari cut Maharashtra’s Gordian knot? Shiv Sena hopes so
- November 05, 2019
Speaking to reporters outside Raj Bhawan, Raut said that he appraised the governor about the current political scenario in the state and urged that the government should be formed at the earlier. Raut, however, in his Mumbai press briefing has claimed that the Sena has at least 170 legislators supporting it and the number could even go up to 175. (more...)
- November 05, 2019
Speaking to reporters outside Raj Bhawan, Raut said that he appraised the governor about the current political scenario in the state and urged that the government should be formed at the earlier. Raut, however, in his Mumbai press briefing has claimed that the Sena has at least 170 legislators supporting it and the number could even go up to 175. (more...)
Protesters Killed After Attempt to Storm Iranian Consulate in Karbala
- November 05, 2019
Iraqi security forces killed at least five people when they opened fire on protesters in Baghdad on Monday, a Reuters witness said, as thousands took part in the largest wave of anti-government protests for decades. The demonstrations are rooted in long-standing grievances over poor governance, official corruption and lack of economic opportunity, but have since expanded into demands for sweeping changes and an overhaul of the country's political system, which was established after the ... (more...)
- November 05, 2019
Iraqi security forces killed at least five people when they opened fire on protesters in Baghdad on Monday, a Reuters witness said, as thousands took part in the largest wave of anti-government protests for decades. The demonstrations are rooted in long-standing grievances over poor governance, official corruption and lack of economic opportunity, but have since expanded into demands for sweeping changes and an overhaul of the country's political system, which was established after the ... (more...)
Study finds risky lead in Canadian drinking water
- November 05, 2019
This was not an investigation by the Canadian government that exposed the size of this public health issue - but a year-long investigation involving 120 journalists from nine universities and 10 media organizations, including The Associated Press and the Institute for Investigative Journalism at Concordia University in Montreal . (more...)
- November 05, 2019
This was not an investigation by the Canadian government that exposed the size of this public health issue - but a year-long investigation involving 120 journalists from nine universities and 10 media organizations, including The Associated Press and the Institute for Investigative Journalism at Concordia University in Montreal . (more...)
Xi Jinping backs Hong Kong's Carrie Lam amid ongoing protests
- November 05, 2019
As some protesters chanted slogans at the New Town Plaza shopping mall in Sha Tin in the New Territories, police said they moved in after some "masked rioters" with fire extinguishers vandalized turnstiles and smashed windows at the subway station linked to the mall. (more...)
- November 05, 2019
As some protesters chanted slogans at the New Town Plaza shopping mall in Sha Tin in the New Territories, police said they moved in after some "masked rioters" with fire extinguishers vandalized turnstiles and smashed windows at the subway station linked to the mall. (more...)
Trump administration notifies United Nations of planned Paris climate agreement exit
- November 05, 2019
That starts a withdrawal process that does not become official for one year. "The rest of the world must implement the Paris Agreement without the United States .". A number of other Republicans were also original co-sponsors to the resolution . "The US agreement is not a tax on the American people". The resolution , introduced by Representatives Jodey Arrington (R-Texas), Chip Roy (R-Texas) and Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), among others, is purely messaging that won't pass the Democratic ... (more...)
- November 05, 2019
That starts a withdrawal process that does not become official for one year. "The rest of the world must implement the Paris Agreement without the United States .". A number of other Republicans were also original co-sponsors to the resolution . "The US agreement is not a tax on the American people". The resolution , introduced by Representatives Jodey Arrington (R-Texas), Chip Roy (R-Texas) and Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), among others, is purely messaging that won't pass the Democratic ... (more...)
McConnell at Trump Rally: My Motto Is Leave No Judge Vacancy Behind!
- November 05, 2019
Bevin's hopes to hold onto the governor's mansion are coming down to how tightly he can tether himself to the president - who has turned the election into a referendum on impeachment - and how successfully he can align his Democratic rival to the House's inquiry, frequently invoking House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Rep. (more...)
- November 05, 2019
Bevin's hopes to hold onto the governor's mansion are coming down to how tightly he can tether himself to the president - who has turned the election into a referendum on impeachment - and how successfully he can align his Democratic rival to the House's inquiry, frequently invoking House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Rep. (more...)
Xi Jinping to delivery headline address at China International Import Expo 2019
- November 05, 2019
The Financial Times newspaper later on Monday also said the White House is considering whether to roll back levies on $112 billion of Chinese imports including clothing, appliances, and flat screen monitors, which were introduced at a 15 percent rate on September 1. (more...)
- November 05, 2019
The Financial Times newspaper later on Monday also said the White House is considering whether to roll back levies on $112 billion of Chinese imports including clothing, appliances, and flat screen monitors, which were introduced at a 15 percent rate on September 1. (more...)
California transit worker rescues man from oncoming train
- November 05, 2019
O'Connor said he was conducting a bit of crowd control at the Coliseum BART station following an Oakland Raiders game Sunday night when he saw the unidentified man fall. He manages to yank the man out just as the train arrives at the platform, probably saving his life. A male who was intoxicated accidentally mis-stepped and fell into the trackway while a train was approaching. (more...)
- November 05, 2019
O'Connor said he was conducting a bit of crowd control at the Coliseum BART station following an Oakland Raiders game Sunday night when he saw the unidentified man fall. He manages to yank the man out just as the train arrives at the platform, probably saving his life. A male who was intoxicated accidentally mis-stepped and fell into the trackway while a train was approaching. (more...)
Vehicle bomb kills 13 in Syrian border town, Turkey blames Kurds
- November 05, 2019
The explosion came a day after Turkish and Russian troops began joint ground patrols under a deal between the two countries that pushed the YPG from Turkey's border, Reuters reported. Turkey's defense ministry published photographs of concrete and debris piled on a street in the town. Russian Federation told Turkey that the YPG had left the strip within the 150-hour deadline. (more...)
- November 05, 2019
The explosion came a day after Turkish and Russian troops began joint ground patrols under a deal between the two countries that pushed the YPG from Turkey's border, Reuters reported. Turkey's defense ministry published photographs of concrete and debris piled on a street in the town. Russian Federation told Turkey that the YPG had left the strip within the 150-hour deadline. (more...)
PM Johnson's Conservatives have seven-point lead over Labour - ICM
- November 05, 2019
Nigel Farage said his newly-founded Brexit Party will be fighting to bring down Boris Johnson's divorce deal. Johnson hopes to win a Conservative majority so that he can break the country's Brexit deadlock and get his European Union divorce deal through Parliament. (more...)
- November 05, 2019
Nigel Farage said his newly-founded Brexit Party will be fighting to bring down Boris Johnson's divorce deal. Johnson hopes to win a Conservative majority so that he can break the country's Brexit deadlock and get his European Union divorce deal through Parliament. (more...)
North Korea says chance of talks with US `narrowing`
- November 05, 2019
North Korea lashed out at the US on Tuesday after it redesignated it a state sponsor of terrorism last week, warning that Washington's "hostile policy" was closing the door to continued dialogue. It is widely believed the murder, at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, was carried out on the orders of the North Korean leader. The United States and North Korea could hold another round of working-level talks as soon as mid-November, South Korean lawmaker Lee Eun-jae said on Monday after a ... (more...)
- November 05, 2019
North Korea lashed out at the US on Tuesday after it redesignated it a state sponsor of terrorism last week, warning that Washington's "hostile policy" was closing the door to continued dialogue. It is widely believed the murder, at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, was carried out on the orders of the North Korean leader. The United States and North Korea could hold another round of working-level talks as soon as mid-November, South Korean lawmaker Lee Eun-jae said on Monday after a ... (more...)
Storms Dislodge Hugs Ship Stuck on Rocks in Niagara Falls
- November 05, 2019
At the time when the vessel got stuck two men were rescued in a joint effort between the US Coast Guard and local authorities. The boat originally became stuck at Niagara Falls after a tether (which was attached from the ship to a tugboat) came loose during a dredging expedition near Canada's Horseshoe Falls , the Washington Post reported. (more...)
- November 05, 2019
At the time when the vessel got stuck two men were rescued in a joint effort between the US Coast Guard and local authorities. The boat originally became stuck at Niagara Falls after a tether (which was attached from the ship to a tugboat) came loose during a dredging expedition near Canada's Horseshoe Falls , the Washington Post reported. (more...)
Google Services May Return To Huawei Soon; Trade Deal Closer To Completion
- November 05, 2019
Huawei has been developing an alternative, but that could take years to achieve. This ray of hope comes from the U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross. There are now over 100 Chinese entities, including Huawei, that have been added to the U.S. trade blacklist, which has prevented them from purchasing United States software and components. (more...)
- November 05, 2019
Huawei has been developing an alternative, but that could take years to achieve. This ray of hope comes from the U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross. There are now over 100 Chinese entities, including Huawei, that have been added to the U.S. trade blacklist, which has prevented them from purchasing United States software and components. (more...)
Islamic State leader’s death a ‘milestone’ in fight
- November 05, 2019
Turkey has accused the Syrian Kurdish forces it is fighting in northeastern Syria of releasing IS families from camps last month. Baghdadi had risen from obscurity to lead the ultra-hardline group and declare himself "caliph" of all Muslims, holding sway over huge areas of Iraq and Syria from 2014-2017 before Islamic State's control was wrested away by US-led coalition forces including Iraqis and Syrian Kurds. (more...)
- November 05, 2019
Turkey has accused the Syrian Kurdish forces it is fighting in northeastern Syria of releasing IS families from camps last month. Baghdadi had risen from obscurity to lead the ultra-hardline group and declare himself "caliph" of all Muslims, holding sway over huge areas of Iraq and Syria from 2014-2017 before Islamic State's control was wrested away by US-led coalition forces including Iraqis and Syrian Kurds. (more...)
Sir Lindsay Hoyle's best moments as Deputy Speaker
- November 05, 2019
He was first elected as a Labour lawmaker in 1997. John Bercow is the unlikely star of a Belgian dance music single called ORDER, which immortalises the Speaker in the form of an imperious, boogieing muppet. The House broke into laughter when Mr Clarke ran through the instructions for the procedure, which he joked was "not actually familiar to any of us". (more...)
- November 05, 2019
He was first elected as a Labour lawmaker in 1997. John Bercow is the unlikely star of a Belgian dance music single called ORDER, which immortalises the Speaker in the form of an imperious, boogieing muppet. The House broke into laughter when Mr Clarke ran through the instructions for the procedure, which he joked was "not actually familiar to any of us". (more...)
Missing New Hampshire couple's bodies found buried on a Texas beach
- November 05, 2019
The Butlers had reportedly set up camp with their truck and RV trailer on Padre Island, located near Corpus Christi during the week of October 15. Chief Deputy Jaime Garza suggested CNN they were buried within the sand. The site was secured, and the remains were transported to the Nueces County Medical Examiner's Office. She said the news of the couple's death is tough and that Saturday will be one of the hardest days of her life. (more...)
- November 05, 2019
The Butlers had reportedly set up camp with their truck and RV trailer on Padre Island, located near Corpus Christi during the week of October 15. Chief Deputy Jaime Garza suggested CNN they were buried within the sand. The site was secured, and the remains were transported to the Nueces County Medical Examiner's Office. She said the news of the couple's death is tough and that Saturday will be one of the hardest days of her life. (more...)
Air pollution causes Delhi schools to shut
- November 05, 2019
It had carried out a study in collaboration with Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago. Authorities brought a van with an air purifier to the Taj Mahal, the country's top tourist site 250 kilometres (150 miles) south of Delhi, with fears the pollution was damaging the 17th-century marble mausoleum, the Press Trust of India reported. (more...)
- November 05, 2019
It had carried out a study in collaboration with Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago. Authorities brought a van with an air purifier to the Taj Mahal, the country's top tourist site 250 kilometres (150 miles) south of Delhi, with fears the pollution was damaging the 17th-century marble mausoleum, the Press Trust of India reported. (more...)
Man arrested after child found dead in Limerick
- November 05, 2019
The body of the 11-year-old was discovered at a house in the city's Ballynanty area and emergency services were alerted. It's believed the boy was assaulted and Gardaí have said they're investigating all circumstances leading to his death. (more...)
- November 05, 2019
The body of the 11-year-old was discovered at a house in the city's Ballynanty area and emergency services were alerted. It's believed the boy was assaulted and Gardaí have said they're investigating all circumstances leading to his death. (more...)
Turkey ‘captures sister of killed Islamic State leader’
- November 05, 2019
This officer has said that he hopes that during interrogation, Baghdadi's sister will get information about the functioning of ISIS and its intelligence. The area known as Euphrates Shield Zone is managed by Allied Syrian Forces. "What she knows about [IS] can significantly expand our understanding of the group and help us catch more bad guys", the official said. (more...)
- November 05, 2019
This officer has said that he hopes that during interrogation, Baghdadi's sister will get information about the functioning of ISIS and its intelligence. The area known as Euphrates Shield Zone is managed by Allied Syrian Forces. "What she knows about [IS] can significantly expand our understanding of the group and help us catch more bad guys", the official said. (more...)
Over 40 migrants found alive in refrigerated truck Greek police
- November 05, 2019
The driver, a Georgian national, was arrested. The refrigeration system had not been turned on in the truck. Eight were treated in a hospital for breathing problems. Road accidents involving migrants have become more common in northern Greece in recent years. In 2019 alone, police have arrested dozens of people in connection with human trafficking. (more...)
- November 05, 2019
The driver, a Georgian national, was arrested. The refrigeration system had not been turned on in the truck. Eight were treated in a hospital for breathing problems. Road accidents involving migrants have become more common in northern Greece in recent years. In 2019 alone, police have arrested dozens of people in connection with human trafficking. (more...)
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