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5 killed in helicopter crash into New York City's East River
- March 17, 2018
The pilot survived after freeing himself, but the five passengers died, authorities said . The helicopter, a private charter hired for a photo shoot, went down near Gracie Mansion, the mayoral residence. Daniel Thompson and Tristan Hill were employees with a New York-based sightseeing company. As per their website, the company has "a fleet of 10 state-of-the-art Airbus helicopters (formerly American Eurocopter)", and more than 30 years of experience. (more...)
- March 17, 2018
The pilot survived after freeing himself, but the five passengers died, authorities said . The helicopter, a private charter hired for a photo shoot, went down near Gracie Mansion, the mayoral residence. Daniel Thompson and Tristan Hill were employees with a New York-based sightseeing company. As per their website, the company has "a fleet of 10 state-of-the-art Airbus helicopters (formerly American Eurocopter)", and more than 30 years of experience. (more...)
Tarkanian Avoids Trump's Wrath. Exits Nevada Senate Race
- March 17, 2018
He's a big Trump supporter, telling Fox News when he announced his Senate campaign, "We're never going to make America great again unless we have senators in office supporting President Trump". Dean Heller has the unfortunate distinction of occupying the most vulnerable of the 10 Republicans seats up this cycle. "He actually helped Hillary Clinton win the state of Nevada". (more...)
- March 17, 2018
He's a big Trump supporter, telling Fox News when he announced his Senate campaign, "We're never going to make America great again unless we have senators in office supporting President Trump". Dean Heller has the unfortunate distinction of occupying the most vulnerable of the 10 Republicans seats up this cycle. "He actually helped Hillary Clinton win the state of Nevada". (more...)
North Korean minister's Sweden visit fuels possible Trump-Kim meeting speculation
- March 17, 2018
So far, North Korea has yet to comment publicly on what it hopes to gain from the talks. Meanwhile, Swedish public broadcaster SVT said the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) was involved in the talks, though SIPRI did not return AFP's calls for a comment. (more...)
- March 17, 2018
So far, North Korea has yet to comment publicly on what it hopes to gain from the talks. Meanwhile, Swedish public broadcaster SVT said the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) was involved in the talks, though SIPRI did not return AFP's calls for a comment. (more...)
Egypt's Presidential Race Kicks Off For Egyptians Abroad
- March 17, 2018
All voters have praised the organisation and coordination in the voting process. Egyptian Ambassador to Greece Mohamed Farid was keen to assist the voters himself so that they can cast their ballots easily. The presidential elections for Egyptian expatriates will last three days, Deputy Foreign Minister Hamdi Loza told reporters. Elections for Egyptians overseas are scheduled for 16-19 March and will be followed by elections in Egypt between 26-28 March. (more...)
- March 17, 2018
All voters have praised the organisation and coordination in the voting process. Egyptian Ambassador to Greece Mohamed Farid was keen to assist the voters himself so that they can cast their ballots easily. The presidential elections for Egyptian expatriates will last three days, Deputy Foreign Minister Hamdi Loza told reporters. Elections for Egyptians overseas are scheduled for 16-19 March and will be followed by elections in Egypt between 26-28 March. (more...)
After Kejriwal's apology, Punjab AAP unit contemplates breaking away
- March 17, 2018
Senior AAP leaders, including Leader of Opposition in the Assembly Sukhpal Khaira and editor-turned-MLA Kanwar Sandhu have slammed Kejriwal's decision to surrender as a bid to wriggle out of the defamation suit filed against him by Majithia , a former minister in the state government. (more...)
- March 17, 2018
Senior AAP leaders, including Leader of Opposition in the Assembly Sukhpal Khaira and editor-turned-MLA Kanwar Sandhu have slammed Kejriwal's decision to surrender as a bid to wriggle out of the defamation suit filed against him by Majithia , a former minister in the state government. (more...)
GATE 2018 Results to be Declared soon by IIT Guwahati Check @ gate
- March 17, 2018
The GATE 2018 result will be available on the GOAPS portal on March 17, 2018. Qualifying in GATE enables candidates to seek admission to or receive financial assistance to master's programmes and direct doctoral programmes in engineering/technology/architecture and doctoral programmes in relevant branches of science in all institutions supported by MHRD and other government agencies. (more...)
- March 17, 2018
The GATE 2018 result will be available on the GOAPS portal on March 17, 2018. Qualifying in GATE enables candidates to seek admission to or receive financial assistance to master's programmes and direct doctoral programmes in engineering/technology/architecture and doctoral programmes in relevant branches of science in all institutions supported by MHRD and other government agencies. (more...)
Jury finds Iraqi teen guilty of planting London subway bomb
- March 17, 2018
Ahmed Hassan , 18, was convicted of the charge at the Old Bailey on Friday. Prosecutor Alison Morgan said it was "a matter of luck that the device did not function as intended". When he was searched, he claimed to police that he was waiting for a friend. Giving evidence, he claimed he only wanted to cause a fire because he was "bored and stressed". (more...)
- March 17, 2018
Ahmed Hassan , 18, was convicted of the charge at the Old Bailey on Friday. Prosecutor Alison Morgan said it was "a matter of luck that the device did not function as intended". When he was searched, he claimed to police that he was waiting for a friend. Giving evidence, he claimed he only wanted to cause a fire because he was "bored and stressed". (more...)
Black man beaten in Charlottesville found not guilty of assaulting white supremacist
- March 17, 2018
Local news outlets report a Charlottesville judge said on Friday it was clear DeAndre Harris did not intend to harm the man who made a complaint against him. Their trials are scheduled for late April and early May, though Davis's trial has not been set yet. Harris allegedly believed Crews was using the pole as a weapon. (more...)
- March 17, 2018
Local news outlets report a Charlottesville judge said on Friday it was clear DeAndre Harris did not intend to harm the man who made a complaint against him. Their trials are scheduled for late April and early May, though Davis's trial has not been set yet. Harris allegedly believed Crews was using the pole as a weapon. (more...)
US Says Russian Hackers Now Targeting Power Grid, Water Systems
- March 17, 2018
The first of which is groups linked to their ultimate targets, such as third-party suppliers with networks that are less secure than those of their main targets. And once they obtained access, the attackers "conducted network reconnaissance", and moved within the systems to collect information on industrial control systems. (more...)
- March 17, 2018
The first of which is groups linked to their ultimate targets, such as third-party suppliers with networks that are less secure than those of their main targets. And once they obtained access, the attackers "conducted network reconnaissance", and moved within the systems to collect information on industrial control systems. (more...)
North Korean minister in Sweden amid Trump-Kim speculation
- March 17, 2018
Before Tillerson was abruptly let go on Tuesday, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported that Kang would meet with him on Friday regarding North Korea and other issues. Threats of a nuclear incident with North Korea continue to haunt the United States and key countries around the world. If North Korea agrees to the talks, they would offer an opportunity for Pyongyang to break its silence on what Seoul says is Kim's desire to meet Trump and Moon and his willingness to freeze his country's ... (more...)
- March 17, 2018
Before Tillerson was abruptly let go on Tuesday, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported that Kang would meet with him on Friday regarding North Korea and other issues. Threats of a nuclear incident with North Korea continue to haunt the United States and key countries around the world. If North Korea agrees to the talks, they would offer an opportunity for Pyongyang to break its silence on what Seoul says is Kim's desire to meet Trump and Moon and his willingness to freeze his country's ... (more...)
Jimmy Kimmel Orders From Trumpstore.com
- March 16, 2018
The joke was a flawless segue for Kimmel to reveal his most recent shopping spree: he purchased a number of items from the Trumps' online store, run by the president's sons, Eric and Donald Jr . As Kimmel goes through his purchases, he discovers that all of the items available on the online store are made overseas. "Wow, this could be very expensive, not to mention this has gotta be embarrassing. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
The joke was a flawless segue for Kimmel to reveal his most recent shopping spree: he purchased a number of items from the Trumps' online store, run by the president's sons, Eric and Donald Jr . As Kimmel goes through his purchases, he discovers that all of the items available on the online store are made overseas. "Wow, this could be very expensive, not to mention this has gotta be embarrassing. (more...)
Syria war: Thousands flee offensives in Afrin and Ghouta
- March 17, 2018
The weekslong violence left more than 1300 civilians dead, 5000 wounded and forced thousands to flee to government-controlled areas. Referring to the Eastern Ghouta , Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said the bombing of civilians was unacceptable. (more...)
- March 17, 2018
The weekslong violence left more than 1300 civilians dead, 5000 wounded and forced thousands to flee to government-controlled areas. Referring to the Eastern Ghouta , Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said the bombing of civilians was unacceptable. (more...)
Norwegian jumps to lead of famed Iditarod sled dog race
- March 17, 2018
Countryman Robert Sorlie won twice before - in 2003 and again in 2005. Norwegian Joar Leifseth Ulsom became just the third worldwide born musher to win the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race when he arrived in Nome, Alaska in the early morning darkness on Wednesday to the cheers of gathered spectators. (more...)
- March 17, 2018
Countryman Robert Sorlie won twice before - in 2003 and again in 2005. Norwegian Joar Leifseth Ulsom became just the third worldwide born musher to win the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race when he arrived in Nome, Alaska in the early morning darkness on Wednesday to the cheers of gathered spectators. (more...)
Israeli soldiers killed, 2 injured in West Bank terror attack
- March 16, 2018
A second died a short time later, after attempts to save his life failed. Three were injured by live fire near Khan Younis, one near Nahal Oz, two near Jabalia. There have been a number of previous attacks by Palestinians using cars to ram into groups of Israeli soldiers or civilians. Palestinians have held regular protests since Trump's December 6 declaration, often clashing with Israeli forces. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
A second died a short time later, after attempts to save his life failed. Three were injured by live fire near Khan Younis, one near Nahal Oz, two near Jabalia. There have been a number of previous attacks by Palestinians using cars to ram into groups of Israeli soldiers or civilians. Palestinians have held regular protests since Trump's December 6 declaration, often clashing with Israeli forces. (more...)
US hits Russians with sanctions for meddling in US election
- March 16, 2018
The Trump administration also joined Germany and France in publicly backing the United Kingdom over the attack, saying there was "no plausible alternative explanation". "It is tied to USA internal disorder, tied of course to our election calendar", Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov told the news agency Tass. The action blocks all property of those targeted that is subject to U.S. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
The Trump administration also joined Germany and France in publicly backing the United Kingdom over the attack, saying there was "no plausible alternative explanation". "It is tied to USA internal disorder, tied of course to our election calendar", Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov told the news agency Tass. The action blocks all property of those targeted that is subject to U.S. (more...)
March Madness: Barack Obama reveals his 2018 NCAA Tournament brackets
- March 17, 2018
Poring through the hundreds of submissions we receive every day, it's clear that people are turning to sports to make a positive impact in their own communities and bring people together. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is blessed with three schools to choose from in the commonwealth, so he made the absolute homer pick of a U.Va. -Virginia Tech rivalry duel for the national championship. (more...)
- March 17, 2018
Poring through the hundreds of submissions we receive every day, it's clear that people are turning to sports to make a positive impact in their own communities and bring people together. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is blessed with three schools to choose from in the commonwealth, so he made the absolute homer pick of a U.Va. -Virginia Tech rivalry duel for the national championship. (more...)
ECP issues notification of Shehbaz Sharif as new PML-N president
- March 16, 2018
The PML-N supremo made the remarks while interacting with reporters inside the accountability court hearing corruption cases against him and his family. Slamming his political rivals, Sharif said the politics the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) were doing was aimed to deceive the masses. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
The PML-N supremo made the remarks while interacting with reporters inside the accountability court hearing corruption cases against him and his family. Slamming his political rivals, Sharif said the politics the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) were doing was aimed to deceive the masses. (more...)
Protestors in Madrid clash with security forces over death of immigrant
- March 16, 2018
A police spokesman said six Spanish people had been arrested, including a minor and a woman. Spanish authorities arrested six people during a violent protest in Madrid over the death of a Senegalese street vendor , police said on Friday. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
A police spokesman said six Spanish people had been arrested, including a minor and a woman. Spanish authorities arrested six people during a violent protest in Madrid over the death of a Senegalese street vendor , police said on Friday. (more...)
Nerve agent planted in luggage of Russian agent's daughter
- March 16, 2018
It threatens the security of us all. Russian Federation has refused Britain's demands to explain how Novichok, a nerve agent first developed by the Soviet military, was used against Sergei Skripal . Many are warning that Britain's actions alone, or even in concert with others, will have no impact on Mr. Putin's worldwide misbehavior and will only serve to increase tensions and build his domestic support. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
It threatens the security of us all. Russian Federation has refused Britain's demands to explain how Novichok, a nerve agent first developed by the Soviet military, was used against Sergei Skripal . Many are warning that Britain's actions alone, or even in concert with others, will have no impact on Mr. Putin's worldwide misbehavior and will only serve to increase tensions and build his domestic support. (more...)
Britain Says Likely That Russia's Putin Made Decision For Nerve Agent Attack
- March 16, 2018
And Moscow is also plotting a response to the United States after Donald Trump's administration imposed sanctions on Russians allegedly involved in interfering with the 2016 U.S. In a new development, the newspaper The Telegraph , citing unidentified sources, said the toxin used in the attack had been planted in Yulia Skripal's suitcase before she left Moscow . (more...)
- March 16, 2018
And Moscow is also plotting a response to the United States after Donald Trump's administration imposed sanctions on Russians allegedly involved in interfering with the 2016 U.S. In a new development, the newspaper The Telegraph , citing unidentified sources, said the toxin used in the attack had been planted in Yulia Skripal's suitcase before she left Moscow . (more...)
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