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Russian Federation eyes Zimbabwe's diamonds
- March 09, 2018
Peoples like that of Zimbabwe have the right to elect their own destiny and we expect that could be expressed in next June elections, indicated the Russian oficial, quoted here by the capital's televisión. We are willing to cooperate on the basis of equality. Following our meeting, agreements were signed which will help us to modernise our agriculture, bring about closer cooperation in industrial development and create a Special Economic Zone here in Zimbabwe . (more...)
- March 09, 2018
Peoples like that of Zimbabwe have the right to elect their own destiny and we expect that could be expressed in next June elections, indicated the Russian oficial, quoted here by the capital's televisión. We are willing to cooperate on the basis of equality. Following our meeting, agreements were signed which will help us to modernise our agriculture, bring about closer cooperation in industrial development and create a Special Economic Zone here in Zimbabwe . (more...)
Amelia Earhart found? Researchers claim they located her remains
- March 09, 2018
Some have summarily dismissed these bones as the remains of Amelia Earhart because they were assessed as male by Dr. D. W. Hoodless, principal of the Central Medical School, Fiji, in 1940. The unknown fate of Amelia Earhart continues to fascinate. In recent years, an investigation led by the International Group for Historic Aircraft Recovery , or TIGHAR, has been assembling evidence suggesting that the fliers failed to locate a refueling station on Howland Island in the Pacific and had to ... (more...)
- March 09, 2018
Some have summarily dismissed these bones as the remains of Amelia Earhart because they were assessed as male by Dr. D. W. Hoodless, principal of the Central Medical School, Fiji, in 1940. The unknown fate of Amelia Earhart continues to fascinate. In recent years, an investigation led by the International Group for Historic Aircraft Recovery , or TIGHAR, has been assembling evidence suggesting that the fliers failed to locate a refueling station on Howland Island in the Pacific and had to ... (more...)
Britain to Sell Jets to Saudis Despite Conduct of Yemen War
- March 09, 2018
Protesters demonstrate against United Kingdom arms sales to Saudi Arabia during the visit of Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman , outside the prime minister's residence on Downing Street, London , March 7, 2018. Save the Children's chief executive Kevin Watkins warned Saudi Arabia is targeting children in the brutal war in Yemen with a "growing sense of impunity". (more...)
- March 09, 2018
Protesters demonstrate against United Kingdom arms sales to Saudi Arabia during the visit of Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman , outside the prime minister's residence on Downing Street, London , March 7, 2018. Save the Children's chief executive Kevin Watkins warned Saudi Arabia is targeting children in the brutal war in Yemen with a "growing sense of impunity". (more...)
NSW, Vic join child abuse redress scheme
- March 09, 2018
The redress scheme was one of the key recommendations of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse but negotiations with the states have been prolonged and at one point were privately said to have "stalled". Previously opposed national system as has own redress scheme. The government announced the redress scheme previous year, which offers victims financial compensation as well as counselling, but many churches and institutions are yet to sign on. (more...)
- March 09, 2018
The redress scheme was one of the key recommendations of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse but negotiations with the states have been prolonged and at one point were privately said to have "stalled". Previously opposed national system as has own redress scheme. The government announced the redress scheme previous year, which offers victims financial compensation as well as counselling, but many churches and institutions are yet to sign on. (more...)
'Pharma Bro' Shkreli to be sentenced for defrauding investors
- March 09, 2018
The charges against Shkreli, who turns 35 on March 17, described a Ponzi-like scheme where Shkreli looted revenue from his drug company Retrophin to compensate investors in his failing hedge funds - MSMB Healthcare and MSMB Capital. He said the prosecutors had given no justification for seeking a sentence of 15 years, which he called a "made-up number" that was "very devoid of compassion or rehabilitation". (more...)
- March 09, 2018
The charges against Shkreli, who turns 35 on March 17, described a Ponzi-like scheme where Shkreli looted revenue from his drug company Retrophin to compensate investors in his failing hedge funds - MSMB Healthcare and MSMB Capital. He said the prosecutors had given no justification for seeking a sentence of 15 years, which he called a "made-up number" that was "very devoid of compassion or rehabilitation". (more...)
San Antonio teen stuck in cave, remains in good spirits
- March 10, 2018
After more than 10 hours, emergency workers were able to save a Texas high school student who was stuck in a cave. Fire crews had her out by midnight. "We have continued to keep her warm, to keep her fed, to monitor her vitals". The temperature there is actually warmer than outside, about 75 degrees and musty, Hood said. (more...)
- March 10, 2018
After more than 10 hours, emergency workers were able to save a Texas high school student who was stuck in a cave. Fire crews had her out by midnight. "We have continued to keep her warm, to keep her fed, to monitor her vitals". The temperature there is actually warmer than outside, about 75 degrees and musty, Hood said. (more...)
Rene Boucher pleads guilty to attacking his neighbor Sen. Rand Paul
- March 09, 2018
The two have always been next-door neighbors in their subdivision, but have disagreed over lawn maintenance. When the U.S. Attorney's Office charged Boucher in January, it said Boucher had signed a plea agreement. Rand Paul outside his Kentucky home is appearing in court Friday . Boucher, who is Paul's neighbor, admits the fight was about yard maintenance. Boucher admitted the assault but denied it was politically motivated and was dispute between neighbors. (more...)
- March 09, 2018
The two have always been next-door neighbors in their subdivision, but have disagreed over lawn maintenance. When the U.S. Attorney's Office charged Boucher in January, it said Boucher had signed a plea agreement. Rand Paul outside his Kentucky home is appearing in court Friday . Boucher, who is Paul's neighbor, admits the fight was about yard maintenance. Boucher admitted the assault but denied it was politically motivated and was dispute between neighbors. (more...)
Maharashtra's economy expected to grow 7.3 pc in 2017-18
- March 09, 2018
Even the state's interest payment has gone to Rs 31,027 crore for this year. Though the share of "agriculture and allied activities" sector was 26.2 per cent in the annual credit plan of the state worth Rs 2.91 lakh crore, poor rainfall washed out the expected growth rate due to decrease in Kharif and Rabi crops. (more...)
- March 09, 2018
Even the state's interest payment has gone to Rs 31,027 crore for this year. Though the share of "agriculture and allied activities" sector was 26.2 per cent in the annual credit plan of the state worth Rs 2.91 lakh crore, poor rainfall washed out the expected growth rate due to decrease in Kharif and Rabi crops. (more...)
California veteran's home on lockdown after reports of active shooter
- March 09, 2018
A California fire official affirmed to The Associated Press that an armed man took three hostages at veterans home and described the incident as an "active shooter situation". There was no further information about the shooting. At least one school in the area was placed on lockdown. The Veterans Home is built on roughly 600 acres, making it the largest veterans' home in the U.S., Kisser said. (more...)
- March 09, 2018
A California fire official affirmed to The Associated Press that an armed man took three hostages at veterans home and described the incident as an "active shooter situation". There was no further information about the shooting. At least one school in the area was placed on lockdown. The Veterans Home is built on roughly 600 acres, making it the largest veterans' home in the U.S., Kisser said. (more...)
WV Lawmakers Approve 5% Pay Raise To All State Employees
- March 09, 2018
The strike in West Virginia was ultimately successful, with the state legislature agreeing Tuesday to a 5% wage hike for public school teachers. This was seen as a major victory for the teachers' union that could have broader repercussions. (more...)
- March 09, 2018
The strike in West Virginia was ultimately successful, with the state legislature agreeing Tuesday to a 5% wage hike for public school teachers. This was seen as a major victory for the teachers' union that could have broader repercussions. (more...)
Senate Returns Pension Reform Bill Back to Committee
- March 09, 2018
The General Revenue Budget is $156 million more than past year. The bill includes a balanced $4.38 billion General Revenue Fund budget. "That is a substantial investment in our teachers, service personnel and state employees - and is all being done without a single tax increase". (more...)
- March 09, 2018
The General Revenue Budget is $156 million more than past year. The bill includes a balanced $4.38 billion General Revenue Fund budget. "That is a substantial investment in our teachers, service personnel and state employees - and is all being done without a single tax increase". (more...)
GOP senator: Justice Kennedy is going to retire this summer
- March 09, 2018
Heller will likely face off against current Nevada Representative Jacky Rosen in a state that has shown strong signs of going from a purple state to a solidly blue one over the last few election cycles. But before you prepare yourself for Trump to nominate Jeanine Pirro as our next Supreme Court justice, consider this: in January, Kennedy hired four law clerks for the October term. (more...)
- March 09, 2018
Heller will likely face off against current Nevada Representative Jacky Rosen in a state that has shown strong signs of going from a purple state to a solidly blue one over the last few election cycles. But before you prepare yourself for Trump to nominate Jeanine Pirro as our next Supreme Court justice, consider this: in January, Kennedy hired four law clerks for the October term. (more...)
Video of border agents' arrest of mom in National City sparks outrage
- March 09, 2018
Immigration authorities arrested Morales-Luna, who is in the country illegally, as part of a "targeted operation", according to a CBP statement . National City Councilmember Alejandra Sotelo-Solis says she did not witness the arrest, but in speaking with those close to the family has learned that Morales-Luna and her daughters had been on their way to pay rent when a man dressed in civilian clothes approached, asked her name and then took her into custody. (more...)
- March 09, 2018
Immigration authorities arrested Morales-Luna, who is in the country illegally, as part of a "targeted operation", according to a CBP statement . National City Councilmember Alejandra Sotelo-Solis says she did not witness the arrest, but in speaking with those close to the family has learned that Morales-Luna and her daughters had been on their way to pay rent when a man dressed in civilian clothes approached, asked her name and then took her into custody. (more...)
Mexico says Nafta talks separate from Trump's tariffs policy
- March 09, 2018
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop is in NY and had been seeking talks with US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to press Australia's case for an exemption. Countries could even try to offer concessions in other spheres, such as defense spending for North Atlantic Treaty Organisation or support for US foreign policy objectives in the Middle East and Asia. (more...)
- March 09, 2018
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop is in NY and had been seeking talks with US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to press Australia's case for an exemption. Countries could even try to offer concessions in other spheres, such as defense spending for North Atlantic Treaty Organisation or support for US foreign policy objectives in the Middle East and Asia. (more...)
Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un to meet: what happens next?
- March 09, 2018
A meeting between Kim and Trump, who have exchanged sharp insults in the past year that have raised fears of war around the world, would mark a dramatic breakthrough in efforts to resolve the tense standoff over North Korea's effort to develop a nuclear missile capable of hitting the US mainland. (more...)
- March 09, 2018
A meeting between Kim and Trump, who have exchanged sharp insults in the past year that have raised fears of war around the world, would mark a dramatic breakthrough in efforts to resolve the tense standoff over North Korea's effort to develop a nuclear missile capable of hitting the US mainland. (more...)
Oscar Valdez vs. Scott Quigg: Fight Night Preview
- March 09, 2018
Definitely, I am very excited for this fight.. None of the champion's strengths appear to be fazing his challenger though. "He has tremendous power also and I wouldn't be surprised if he knocks this guy out". If you want to be considered the best you have to fight the best. He did not have to pick me, he could have chosen an easier defence. He is probably the most avoided featherweight out there and that's for the reason of him being a unsafe opponent but I'm very confident I can beat him.. (more...)
- March 09, 2018
Definitely, I am very excited for this fight.. None of the champion's strengths appear to be fazing his challenger though. "He has tremendous power also and I wouldn't be surprised if he knocks this guy out". If you want to be considered the best you have to fight the best. He did not have to pick me, he could have chosen an easier defence. He is probably the most avoided featherweight out there and that's for the reason of him being a unsafe opponent but I'm very confident I can beat him.. (more...)
Disney Exec Tells Shareholders Behar Apologized For Anti-Christian Remark
- March 09, 2018
WOOHOO it all over the land. Before Behar apologized to the Vice President, Mr. Pence visited FOX & Friends for an exclusive interview . "Specifically, do you think, like Mrs. The right-wing Media Research Center launched an effort to hold " The View " accountable for promoting "anti-Christian bigotry", according to an open letter to ABC News from the group's president, Brent Bozell. (more...)
- March 09, 2018
WOOHOO it all over the land. Before Behar apologized to the Vice President, Mr. Pence visited FOX & Friends for an exclusive interview . "Specifically, do you think, like Mrs. The right-wing Media Research Center launched an effort to hold " The View " accountable for promoting "anti-Christian bigotry", according to an open letter to ABC News from the group's president, Brent Bozell. (more...)
UCLA beats Stanford 88-77 in Pac-12 quarterfinals
- March 09, 2018
The teams split in the regular season, each winning at home. Defensively, UCLA basketball yields 76.2 points per game against the opposing teams. Despite a down day from Pac-12 Player of the Year Deandre Ayton , who fouled out after just 10 points and six rebounds, Arizona muscled its way to the next round with stout defense and five double-digit scorers. (more...)
- March 09, 2018
The teams split in the regular season, each winning at home. Defensively, UCLA basketball yields 76.2 points per game against the opposing teams. Despite a down day from Pac-12 Player of the Year Deandre Ayton , who fouled out after just 10 points and six rebounds, Arizona muscled its way to the next round with stout defense and five double-digit scorers. (more...)
Broadcom to Stick With US 5G Investment After Qualcomm Deal
- March 09, 2018
Any dispositions of the assets to foreign purchasers would be subject to CFIUS review. The underlying theme of Broadcom's pitch to Congress is that it will make every effort to ensure the U.S. "Importantly, Broadcom will fund enhanced R&D through lawful business practices rather than predatory and anticompetitive behavior". Should the acquisition happen, Broadcom said it would have more than 25,000 employees in the US. (more...)
- March 09, 2018
Any dispositions of the assets to foreign purchasers would be subject to CFIUS review. The underlying theme of Broadcom's pitch to Congress is that it will make every effort to ensure the U.S. "Importantly, Broadcom will fund enhanced R&D through lawful business practices rather than predatory and anticompetitive behavior". Should the acquisition happen, Broadcom said it would have more than 25,000 employees in the US. (more...)
Florida teacher accused of using racial slur in conversation with students
- March 09, 2018
Earlier this month, a teacher in Kentucky was suspended for referring to a student as a "porch monkey", according to a Fox affiliate. Swinyar also allegedly grabbed a phone away from a student as the student tried calling his mother to report Swinyar's actions, the Jacksonville Times-Union reports. (more...)
- March 09, 2018
Earlier this month, a teacher in Kentucky was suspended for referring to a student as a "porch monkey", according to a Fox affiliate. Swinyar also allegedly grabbed a phone away from a student as the student tried calling his mother to report Swinyar's actions, the Jacksonville Times-Union reports. (more...)
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