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Chinese reporter's dramatic eye-roll breaks the internet and gets censored
- March 14, 2018
Then she turned to scrutinise the questioner in disbelief. As Zhang Huijun went on and on for almost 40 seconds, Liang Xiangyi didn't hide how unimpressed she was, as she dramatically rolled her eyes and looked away with disgust. Its nearly 3,000 delegates on Sunday almost unanimously endorsed a controversial constitutional amendment that removed presidential term limits, paving the way for Xi Jinping to rule the country indefinitely. (more...)
- March 14, 2018
Then she turned to scrutinise the questioner in disbelief. As Zhang Huijun went on and on for almost 40 seconds, Liang Xiangyi didn't hide how unimpressed she was, as she dramatically rolled her eyes and looked away with disgust. Its nearly 3,000 delegates on Sunday almost unanimously endorsed a controversial constitutional amendment that removed presidential term limits, paving the way for Xi Jinping to rule the country indefinitely. (more...)
Met Eireann weather forecast for today and tonight
- March 14, 2018
The miserable run of bad weather following on from the big freeze at the start of the month continues with a status yellow wind and rain warning in place across the country on Wednesday and Thursday. Temperatures look like they'll be around 3 to 5 degrees". "Very cold and frosty again on Sunday night, but mostly dry". Winds will be strongest along southern areas at first but gradually extending to all parts of Leinster by late morning and afternoon. (more...)
- March 14, 2018
The miserable run of bad weather following on from the big freeze at the start of the month continues with a status yellow wind and rain warning in place across the country on Wednesday and Thursday. Temperatures look like they'll be around 3 to 5 degrees". "Very cold and frosty again on Sunday night, but mostly dry". Winds will be strongest along southern areas at first but gradually extending to all parts of Leinster by late morning and afternoon. (more...)
Teacher 'Accidentally' Fires Gun In Class
- March 14, 2018
On Tuesday afternoon, at around 1 p.m., the California authorities were summoned to the Seaside High School , an institution located south of San Francisco. However, Marci McFadden, chief of communication and engagement with the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District , said Monterey school district's policy does make an exception for school resource officers when it comes to carrying guns and other weapons on campus. (more...)
- March 14, 2018
On Tuesday afternoon, at around 1 p.m., the California authorities were summoned to the Seaside High School , an institution located south of San Francisco. However, Marci McFadden, chief of communication and engagement with the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District , said Monterey school district's policy does make an exception for school resource officers when it comes to carrying guns and other weapons on campus. (more...)
Shoes on Capitol lawn honor kids killed in shootings since Sandy Hook
- March 14, 2018
Thousands of pairs of shoes , representing the children killed by gun violence since the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, are spread out at the U.S. Gun control has increasingly gripped the nation since a 19-year-old man gunned down 17 students and teachers at a high school in Parkland, Fla., on February 14. (more...)
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- March 14, 2018
Thousands of pairs of shoes , representing the children killed by gun violence since the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, are spread out at the U.S. Gun control has increasingly gripped the nation since a 19-year-old man gunned down 17 students and teachers at a high school in Parkland, Fla., on February 14. (more...)
Donald Trump Jr. Gets 'Interviewed' by Chocolate Bunny at Pennsylvania Candy Factory
- March 14, 2018
Murphy represented the district from 2003 to 2017. However, official results after a nail-biting count on Tuesday showed moderate Democrat Conor Lamb leading conservative Republican Rick Saccone by a fraction of a percentage point with votes counted from 100 percent of precincts. (more...)
- March 14, 2018
Murphy represented the district from 2003 to 2017. However, official results after a nail-biting count on Tuesday showed moderate Democrat Conor Lamb leading conservative Republican Rick Saccone by a fraction of a percentage point with votes counted from 100 percent of precincts. (more...)
With Nitish's support, BJP hopes to snatch this Assembly seat
- March 14, 2018
Now RJD is leading with 1,95,527 votes while BJP trails with 1,95,072 votes. Similarly in Bihar , the bypolls is a test for former deputy chief minister Tejaswi Yadav to lead the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) against Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar-led alliance, in the absence of RJD chief Lalu Prasad, who is now in jail in the fodder scam case. (more...)
- March 14, 2018
Now RJD is leading with 1,95,527 votes while BJP trails with 1,95,072 votes. Similarly in Bihar , the bypolls is a test for former deputy chief minister Tejaswi Yadav to lead the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) against Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar-led alliance, in the absence of RJD chief Lalu Prasad, who is now in jail in the fodder scam case. (more...)
Prosecutors question another ex-South Korean leader
- March 14, 2018
Lee, 76, said he was sorry for "causing concern" as he stood before a bustling crowd of journalists outside the Seoul Central District Prosecutor's Office, according to Yonhap News Agency. When asked by a reporter if he accepted the allegations against him, Lee did not respond. The questioning resumed at 2 p.m. While it is typical practice to end a prosecutorial probe as late as midnight, some expect Lee's questioning to continue to the next day, given the large number of allegations against ... (more...)
- March 14, 2018
Lee, 76, said he was sorry for "causing concern" as he stood before a bustling crowd of journalists outside the Seoul Central District Prosecutor's Office, according to Yonhap News Agency. When asked by a reporter if he accepted the allegations against him, Lee did not respond. The questioning resumed at 2 p.m. While it is typical practice to end a prosecutorial probe as late as midnight, some expect Lee's questioning to continue to the next day, given the large number of allegations against ... (more...)
IL trio linked to bombing cases at mosque and women's clinic
- March 14, 2018
Hari, 47; Joe Morris , 22; and Michael McWhorter , 29 - also face charges of possession of a machine gun and are suspects in the attempted bombing of an IL abortion clinic this past November, according to the US attorney's office in Springfield, Ill. (more...)
- March 14, 2018
Hari, 47; Joe Morris , 22; and Michael McWhorter , 29 - also face charges of possession of a machine gun and are suspects in the attempted bombing of an IL abortion clinic this past November, according to the US attorney's office in Springfield, Ill. (more...)
Governor of IL to veto bill on new gun shops licensing
- March 14, 2018
Rauner said Tuesday the measure would hurt small business owners and won't make communities safer. This David and Goliath matchup was prompted when Gov. Just a day earlier, Chicago leaders - including Mayor Rahm Emanuel and CPD Supt. The governor's decision was cruel, it was cold and it was calculated to benefit his own politics at the expense of public safety. (more...)
- March 14, 2018
Rauner said Tuesday the measure would hurt small business owners and won't make communities safer. This David and Goliath matchup was prompted when Gov. Just a day earlier, Chicago leaders - including Mayor Rahm Emanuel and CPD Supt. The governor's decision was cruel, it was cold and it was calculated to benefit his own politics at the expense of public safety. (more...)
Prosecutors Seeking Death Penalty For Florida School Shooter Nikolas Cruz
- March 14, 2018
Attorney Michael Satz filed the formal notice. The notice cited multiple reasons under Florida law for the death penalty. Shortly before the commission hearing in St. According to Business Insider , "Standing mute has the same legal effect as pleading not guilty, but in Cruz's case could be part of a legal strategy as his attorneys prepare for a potential death-penalty trial". (more...)
- March 14, 2018
Attorney Michael Satz filed the formal notice. The notice cited multiple reasons under Florida law for the death penalty. Shortly before the commission hearing in St. According to Business Insider , "Standing mute has the same legal effect as pleading not guilty, but in Cruz's case could be part of a legal strategy as his attorneys prepare for a potential death-penalty trial". (more...)
Chahbahar project not aimed at strangulating anybody: Iran
- March 14, 2018
As India recently signed a lease to manage operations at the port, the decision to join hands with Iran for the development of the project is not a straightforward one. Iran's invitation to Pakistan to help develop its Chabahar seaport project brings good tidings and may be the most pivotal yet in terms of further strengthening this relationship. (more...)
- March 14, 2018
As India recently signed a lease to manage operations at the port, the decision to join hands with Iran for the development of the project is not a straightforward one. Iran's invitation to Pakistan to help develop its Chabahar seaport project brings good tidings and may be the most pivotal yet in terms of further strengthening this relationship. (more...)
Trump drops calls to raise guns age limit
- March 14, 2018
The president and his fellow Republicans in Congress strongly support Americans' constitutional right to own guns. What the proposal doesn't give is support for raising the age limit to purchase certain firearms, something President Donald Trump earlier indicated he was in favor of. (more...)
- March 14, 2018
The president and his fellow Republicans in Congress strongly support Americans' constitutional right to own guns. What the proposal doesn't give is support for raising the age limit to purchase certain firearms, something President Donald Trump earlier indicated he was in favor of. (more...)
Trump says watching courts before acting on gun age limits
- March 14, 2018
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos will chair the commission, which will then provide recommendations to the president. At one point, Sanders was asked outright by a reporter why Trump "chickened out", but she insisted his ideas in the meeting were still a part of the plan. (more...)
- March 14, 2018
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos will chair the commission, which will then provide recommendations to the president. At one point, Sanders was asked outright by a reporter why Trump "chickened out", but she insisted his ideas in the meeting were still a part of the plan. (more...)
Trump fires top diplomat Tillerson ahead of North Korea talks
- March 14, 2018
At the weekend, respected Israeli journalist Barak Ravid of Channel 10 news reported that, last week, Trump promised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he would not accept a supplemental deal. Though Trump and other officials said he'd been considering replacing Tillerson for some time, the president said he made the decision only recently and "by myself". (more...)
- March 14, 2018
At the weekend, respected Israeli journalist Barak Ravid of Channel 10 news reported that, last week, Trump promised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he would not accept a supplemental deal. Though Trump and other officials said he'd been considering replacing Tillerson for some time, the president said he made the decision only recently and "by myself". (more...)
Counting of Votes Begins
- March 14, 2018
Latest from Phulpur: Samajwadi Party's Nagendra Pratap Singh Patel is leading by 14,239, with a total of 1,11,668 votes, BJP's Kaushlendra Singh Patel is second with 97369 votes after 10 rounds of counting. In neighbouring Bihar, the turnout was slightly better - 57% in Araria Lok Sabha constituency and 50.6% and 54.6% respectively in Jehanabad and Bhabhua Assembly constituencies. (more...)
- March 14, 2018
Latest from Phulpur: Samajwadi Party's Nagendra Pratap Singh Patel is leading by 14,239, with a total of 1,11,668 votes, BJP's Kaushlendra Singh Patel is second with 97369 votes after 10 rounds of counting. In neighbouring Bihar, the turnout was slightly better - 57% in Araria Lok Sabha constituency and 50.6% and 54.6% respectively in Jehanabad and Bhabhua Assembly constituencies. (more...)
The LI reason Amy Schumer isn't taking husband Chris Fischer's name
- March 14, 2018
Amy Schumer wants you to know she's no Long Island Lolita. "Are you still Amy Schumer or are you Amy Fischer now?" "I'm keeping your last name". Fisher pleaded guilty to first-degree aggravated assault and served seven years. She was granted parole after six years behind bars in 1999. He and " Trainwreck " and "Snatched" star Schumer, whose new comedy " I Feel Pretty " is due out April 20, have been on an extended honeymoon, most recently in Milan and Venice. (more...)
- March 14, 2018
Amy Schumer wants you to know she's no Long Island Lolita. "Are you still Amy Schumer or are you Amy Fischer now?" "I'm keeping your last name". Fisher pleaded guilty to first-degree aggravated assault and served seven years. She was granted parole after six years behind bars in 1999. He and " Trainwreck " and "Snatched" star Schumer, whose new comedy " I Feel Pretty " is due out April 20, have been on an extended honeymoon, most recently in Milan and Venice. (more...)
Rick Perry Rumored To Move To VA Secretary
- March 14, 2018
Trump and his senior aides are frustrated with Shulkin because they believe he has undermined the White House on several occasions and is unwilling to work with other members of his agency who were appointed by the Trump administration, a source familiar with the matter tells CNN . (more...)
- March 14, 2018
Trump and his senior aides are frustrated with Shulkin because they believe he has undermined the White House on several occasions and is unwilling to work with other members of his agency who were appointed by the Trump administration, a source familiar with the matter tells CNN . (more...)
Trump adviser: tariffs won't be imposed immediately on Canada and Mexico
- March 14, 2018
They have already turned hard against free trade because Trump is their leader. "We knew a decision would come". Already, Trump seems to be laying the groundwork for this with a Fox News style attack on the global organization. "Many of the countries that treat us the worst on trade and the military are our allies", Trump said. "Unfortunately, the real problem, Chinese overcapacity, will remain unresolved", he added. (more...)
- March 14, 2018
They have already turned hard against free trade because Trump is their leader. "We knew a decision would come". Already, Trump seems to be laying the groundwork for this with a Fox News style attack on the global organization. "Many of the countries that treat us the worst on trade and the military are our allies", Trump said. "Unfortunately, the real problem, Chinese overcapacity, will remain unresolved", he added. (more...)
Rajya Sabha polls: Congress plays caste card in its nominations from Karnataka
- March 14, 2018
Gandhinagar: After the Rajya Sabha elections in Gujarat last August that turned into a prestige battle between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress, another fight is on the cards for the upper house elections scheduled for 23 March. (more...)
- March 14, 2018
Gandhinagar: After the Rajya Sabha elections in Gujarat last August that turned into a prestige battle between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress, another fight is on the cards for the upper house elections scheduled for 23 March. (more...)
Murphy's First Budget Is Focused on Progressive Policies and New Taxes
- March 14, 2018
The state would also close a loophole for certain online sales where the seller has no nexus in New Jersey. The budget includes appropriations totaling $37.4 billion and a projected surplus of $743 million. Murphy also proposes to tax Airbnb-style short-term rentals and ridesharing operations such as Uber and Lyft. Murphy's proposal to increase the sales tax to 7% came after Nuveen Asset Management released a report saying that a new 6.625% reduced sales tax that took effect on January 1 ... (more...)
- March 14, 2018
The state would also close a loophole for certain online sales where the seller has no nexus in New Jersey. The budget includes appropriations totaling $37.4 billion and a projected surplus of $743 million. Murphy also proposes to tax Airbnb-style short-term rentals and ridesharing operations such as Uber and Lyft. Murphy's proposal to increase the sales tax to 7% came after Nuveen Asset Management released a report saying that a new 6.625% reduced sales tax that took effect on January 1 ... (more...)
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