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U.S. aircraft carrier Carl Vinson in historic Vietnam visit
- March 06, 2018
Experts see the subs' survivability and firepower as a key deterrent to aggression in the region. The USS Carl Vinson, which arrived in Danang on Monday, will leave on Friday. "We'll do that wherever global laws allow us to operate", said Admiral John Fuller, Commander of Carrier Strike Group 1. The docking of the vast vessel, which can support up to 90 aircrafts, will represent the largest USA military presence in Vietnam since the end of conflict and after the country was unified in 1975. (more...)
- March 06, 2018
Experts see the subs' survivability and firepower as a key deterrent to aggression in the region. The USS Carl Vinson, which arrived in Danang on Monday, will leave on Friday. "We'll do that wherever global laws allow us to operate", said Admiral John Fuller, Commander of Carrier Strike Group 1. The docking of the vast vessel, which can support up to 90 aircrafts, will represent the largest USA military presence in Vietnam since the end of conflict and after the country was unified in 1975. (more...)
Fire breaks out at godown in Lalbaug, Parel
- March 06, 2018
A fire was reported from near a highrise in Mumbai's Dattaram Lad Marg around noon today. There was no immediate report of casualty or injury. As the dark smoke could be seen from a distance, fire tenders were rushed to the accident spot to douse the flames. (more...)
- March 06, 2018
A fire was reported from near a highrise in Mumbai's Dattaram Lad Marg around noon today. There was no immediate report of casualty or injury. As the dark smoke could be seen from a distance, fire tenders were rushed to the accident spot to douse the flames. (more...)
Korea prosecutors summon ex-President Lee over bribery
- March 06, 2018
Corruption allegations involving the 76-year-old's relatives and aides during his 2008-2013 presidential term as prosecutors are investigating several cases of bribery amounting to millions of dollars. Roh killed himself in 2009 when Lee was in office amid a corruption investigation that forced him to appear for questioning, a humiliation that many believe led to the suicide. (more...)
- March 06, 2018
Corruption allegations involving the 76-year-old's relatives and aides during his 2008-2013 presidential term as prosecutors are investigating several cases of bribery amounting to millions of dollars. Roh killed himself in 2009 when Lee was in office amid a corruption investigation that forced him to appear for questioning, a humiliation that many believe led to the suicide. (more...)
Major incident declared in Salisbury because of 'dangerous substance'
- March 06, 2018
Two people are critically ill in hospital following an incident in Salisbury yesterday. The man and a woman were found unconscious on a bench at a shopping precinct in Salisbury on Sunday, Wiltshire Police said. We're carrying out a full investigation and working with partner agencies, to clarify exact circumstances". An "incident response unit", consisting of ambulances and fire crew wearing hazmat suits, was called to the hopsital to treat patients and decontaminate the area. (more...)
- March 06, 2018
Two people are critically ill in hospital following an incident in Salisbury yesterday. The man and a woman were found unconscious on a bench at a shopping precinct in Salisbury on Sunday, Wiltshire Police said. We're carrying out a full investigation and working with partner agencies, to clarify exact circumstances". An "incident response unit", consisting of ambulances and fire crew wearing hazmat suits, was called to the hopsital to treat patients and decontaminate the area. (more...)
Kim Jong Un Sits With Seoul Officials for Hours in First Meeting
- March 06, 2018
The South Korean delegates have another meeting with North Korean officials on Tuesday before returning home, but it's unclear if Kim will be there. In this photo provided by South Korea Presidential Blue House via Yonhap News Agency, South Korean national security director, Chung Eui-yong, third from left, meets with North Korean vice chairman of North Korea's ruling Workers' Party Central Committee, Kim Yong Chol, second from right, in Pyongyang, North Korea, Monday, March 5, 2018. (more...)
- March 06, 2018
The South Korean delegates have another meeting with North Korean officials on Tuesday before returning home, but it's unclear if Kim will be there. In this photo provided by South Korea Presidential Blue House via Yonhap News Agency, South Korean national security director, Chung Eui-yong, third from left, meets with North Korean vice chairman of North Korea's ruling Workers' Party Central Committee, Kim Yong Chol, second from right, in Pyongyang, North Korea, Monday, March 5, 2018. (more...)
Theresa May tells Trump she has 'deep concern' about tariffs plan
- March 06, 2018
Despite Mr Trump's bravado, his threat to further tax cars and metals may be hard to pull off. A meeting had not yet been set up, the source said . Canada ranked 19th as a global steel exporter in 2015, and almost 90 percent of its output went to the U.S. Still, its leaders and Mexico's weren't indicating Monday that they would accept the significant rewrite of NAFTA that Trump wants. (more...)
- March 06, 2018
Despite Mr Trump's bravado, his threat to further tax cars and metals may be hard to pull off. A meeting had not yet been set up, the source said . Canada ranked 19th as a global steel exporter in 2015, and almost 90 percent of its output went to the U.S. Still, its leaders and Mexico's weren't indicating Monday that they would accept the significant rewrite of NAFTA that Trump wants. (more...)
Italy Protest Parties Make Rival Bids For Power After Election Gains
- March 06, 2018
With the majority of ballots from Sunday's vote counted, the eurosceptic Lega Nord ("Northern League") led by Matteo Salvini was leading the dominant right-wing coalition with 37 percent of the vote. The outcome of the vote, leaving no party with a clear majority, creates political uncertainty for Italy . They assign a much higher 50% probability to the idea that Lega, Forza Italia and a handful of other parties will scratch together an agreement and sufficient majority to form a viable ... (more...)
- March 06, 2018
With the majority of ballots from Sunday's vote counted, the eurosceptic Lega Nord ("Northern League") led by Matteo Salvini was leading the dominant right-wing coalition with 37 percent of the vote. The outcome of the vote, leaving no party with a clear majority, creates political uncertainty for Italy . They assign a much higher 50% probability to the idea that Lega, Forza Italia and a handful of other parties will scratch together an agreement and sufficient majority to form a viable ... (more...)
Conrad to take oath in Meghalaya today
- March 06, 2018
Focusing on Bengaluru , BJP leaders carried out padayatras titled Bengaluru Rakshisi (save Bengaluru ) blaming the Congress for the city's deplorable condition. In Tripura, the Congress leader said, BJP has aligned with the IPFT, a party with division of the state as its election plank which is now demanding a tribal chief minister. (more...)
- March 06, 2018
Focusing on Bengaluru , BJP leaders carried out padayatras titled Bengaluru Rakshisi (save Bengaluru ) blaming the Congress for the city's deplorable condition. In Tripura, the Congress leader said, BJP has aligned with the IPFT, a party with division of the state as its election plank which is now demanding a tribal chief minister. (more...)
Chris Pine journeys across the universe in 'A Wrinkle in Time'
- March 06, 2018
Murry. Ava DuVernay set up a special screening of her new film A Wrinkle in Time for kids in her hometown. For Duvernay, the Disney movie was a completely different universe from " Selma ". Murry began to take shape in that very first conversation with Ava". That's why it's disappointing to see the trailer and preliminary press suggest that Meg's turning point in the movie depends on her discovering a "warrior" state of mind that seems more akin to a Wonder Woman transformation than ... (more...)
- March 06, 2018
Murry. Ava DuVernay set up a special screening of her new film A Wrinkle in Time for kids in her hometown. For Duvernay, the Disney movie was a completely different universe from " Selma ". Murry began to take shape in that very first conversation with Ava". That's why it's disappointing to see the trailer and preliminary press suggest that Meg's turning point in the movie depends on her discovering a "warrior" state of mind that seems more akin to a Wonder Woman transformation than ... (more...)
Billionaire Discovers Ruined US Aircraft Carrier from WWII Near Australia
- March 06, 2018
One of the first US aircraft carriers ever built, the vessel dubbed "Lady Lex" was located at the bottom of the Coral Sea - almost two miles below the surface - by the expedition crew of Research Vessel Petrel on Sunday, Allen said. aircraft carrier which sank during World War II, that has been found in the Coral Sea, a search team led by Microsoft co-founder Paul G. Allen announced March 5, 2018. (more...)
- March 06, 2018
One of the first US aircraft carriers ever built, the vessel dubbed "Lady Lex" was located at the bottom of the Coral Sea - almost two miles below the surface - by the expedition crew of Research Vessel Petrel on Sunday, Allen said. aircraft carrier which sank during World War II, that has been found in the Coral Sea, a search team led by Microsoft co-founder Paul G. Allen announced March 5, 2018. (more...)
Night Time Water Restrictions For Dublin
- March 06, 2018
Eamon Gallen from Irish Water says although people will start getting their supply back, the restrictions will not be lifted for a while. "We are clear in our mind now that we will have to have a multifaceted approach to the greater Dublin area over the coming days and weeks". (more...)
- March 06, 2018
Eamon Gallen from Irish Water says although people will start getting their supply back, the restrictions will not be lifted for a while. "We are clear in our mind now that we will have to have a multifaceted approach to the greater Dublin area over the coming days and weeks". (more...)
UK Chamber of Shipping CEO Criticizes Corbyn's Brexit
- March 06, 2018
Do you have to commit to both as a country, or just one, or none at all? "Britain now shares a common set of tariffs with EU on imports from outside the EU, for instance there is a 10 percent tariff on cars and a 2.7 percent duty on golf clubs from outside the Union". (more...)
- March 06, 2018
Do you have to commit to both as a country, or just one, or none at all? "Britain now shares a common set of tariffs with EU on imports from outside the EU, for instance there is a 10 percent tariff on cars and a 2.7 percent duty on golf clubs from outside the Union". (more...)
Iran says only way to end Syria war is to support govt
- March 06, 2018
He also said no Iranian official had permission to "discuss this issue with foreigners", Tasnim reported. After a day of tough talking in Tehran on Monday, France's foreign minister and one of Iran's vice presidents ambled through the halls of the National Museum of Iran to admire a collection of artworks on loan from the Louvre in Paris. (more...)
- March 06, 2018
He also said no Iranian official had permission to "discuss this issue with foreigners", Tasnim reported. After a day of tough talking in Tehran on Monday, France's foreign minister and one of Iran's vice presidents ambled through the halls of the National Museum of Iran to admire a collection of artworks on loan from the Louvre in Paris. (more...)
Trump embracing potential for trade war
- March 06, 2018
But these particular moves have little strategy behind them. "It's the wrong way to incentivize the creation of a new & modern NAFTA", Guajardo said on Twitter. "The new tax reform law has boosted the economy and we certainly don't want to jeopardize those gains", said AshLee Strong, a spokeswoman for Ryan, the top Republican in the House. (more...)
- March 06, 2018
But these particular moves have little strategy behind them. "It's the wrong way to incentivize the creation of a new & modern NAFTA", Guajardo said on Twitter. "The new tax reform law has boosted the economy and we certainly don't want to jeopardize those gains", said AshLee Strong, a spokeswoman for Ryan, the top Republican in the House. (more...)
Gujarat: Truck carrying wedding party falls into drain in Bhavnagar, 25 dead
- March 06, 2018
The truck was reportedly carrying marriage party. The injured persons are being rushed to the hospitals in Gujarat's Botad and Bhavnagar for treatment, the police said. Police said after the driver lost control, the truck fell into a rivulet, around 20-feet deep. The accident happened when a truck skidded and fell into a drain. (more...)
- March 06, 2018
The truck was reportedly carrying marriage party. The injured persons are being rushed to the hospitals in Gujarat's Botad and Bhavnagar for treatment, the police said. Police said after the driver lost control, the truck fell into a rivulet, around 20-feet deep. The accident happened when a truck skidded and fell into a drain. (more...)
Poll aftermath: Lenin statue knocked down in Tripura, Rajnath Singh intervenes
- March 06, 2018
The CPM, which had been running the state for as long as 25 years, lost to a party that in the previous state election won zero seats and less than a 2 per cent vote share there. A video released by news agency ANI shows the statue of Vladimir Lenin at Belonia College Square in a Tripura town being taken down by a bulldozer. (more...)
- March 06, 2018
The CPM, which had been running the state for as long as 25 years, lost to a party that in the previous state election won zero seats and less than a 2 per cent vote share there. A video released by news agency ANI shows the statue of Vladimir Lenin at Belonia College Square in a Tripura town being taken down by a bulldozer. (more...)
Palace awaits Supreme Court decision on petition vs Sereno
- March 06, 2018
On ANC's Talkback, IBP's Abdiel Dan Fajardo said the public may simply see this as an executive action against the head of the judiciary. Ms Sereno and her lawyers have said she could be removed only if convicted in the impeachment trial. (more...)
- March 06, 2018
On ANC's Talkback, IBP's Abdiel Dan Fajardo said the public may simply see this as an executive action against the head of the judiciary. Ms Sereno and her lawyers have said she could be removed only if convicted in the impeachment trial. (more...)
Ex-Russian spy critically ill in the UK
- March 06, 2018
According to eyewitness Freya Church , Skripal's Sunday incident appeared as though he and the unidentified woman had taken " something quite strong ". Neighbours said that police had turned up at Mr Skripal's house in Salisbury on Sunday evening and had remained there. Skripal, a retired army colonel, had been jailed in Moscow in 2006, having been convicted of spying for Britain . (more...)
- March 06, 2018
According to eyewitness Freya Church , Skripal's Sunday incident appeared as though he and the unidentified woman had taken " something quite strong ". Neighbours said that police had turned up at Mr Skripal's house in Salisbury on Sunday evening and had remained there. Skripal, a retired army colonel, had been jailed in Moscow in 2006, having been convicted of spying for Britain . (more...)
Andhra Pradesh Assembly Budget session begins
- March 06, 2018
Addressing a joint sitting of the legislative council and the legislative assembly this morning on the opening day of the state's budget session, he said the state government "would not rest" till its dream of emerging as a power to reckon with in the Asia-Pacific region was realised. (more...)
- March 06, 2018
Addressing a joint sitting of the legislative council and the legislative assembly this morning on the opening day of the state's budget session, he said the state government "would not rest" till its dream of emerging as a power to reckon with in the Asia-Pacific region was realised. (more...)
Reynolds: modernize NAFTA, not withdraw
- March 06, 2018
Reynolds, a Republican facing her first election as governor with a primary less than three months away, also hoped the president would soften his stance on the North American Free Trade Agreement, given that Canada and Mexico are Iowa's top two trade partners. (more...)
- March 06, 2018
Reynolds, a Republican facing her first election as governor with a primary less than three months away, also hoped the president would soften his stance on the North American Free Trade Agreement, given that Canada and Mexico are Iowa's top two trade partners. (more...)
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