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30000 civilians evacuate Syria's Eastern Ghouta
- March 19, 2018
What started as peaceful protests against his family's long rule turned into a civil war after a heavy crackdown. The rare visit, which apparently aimed to showcase confidence and victory, comes as the Syrian forces are making strides in the battles against various rebel groups in Eastern Ghouta . (more...)
- March 19, 2018
What started as peaceful protests against his family's long rule turned into a civil war after a heavy crackdown. The rare visit, which apparently aimed to showcase confidence and victory, comes as the Syrian forces are making strides in the battles against various rebel groups in Eastern Ghouta . (more...)
Prominent SC politicians warn Trump not to fire Mueller, or else
- March 19, 2018
That's the word from White House lawyer Ty Cobb in a statement late Sunday after a series of Trump tweets revived chatter that the frustrated president may be preparing to have Mueller fired. "This is the same Bob Mueller that just indicted a dozen Russians for interfering with our election in 2016. When you are innocent, if the allegations colluding with the Russians and there's no evidence of that, and you are innocent of that, act like it". (more...)
- March 19, 2018
That's the word from White House lawyer Ty Cobb in a statement late Sunday after a series of Trump tweets revived chatter that the frustrated president may be preparing to have Mueller fired. "This is the same Bob Mueller that just indicted a dozen Russians for interfering with our election in 2016. When you are innocent, if the allegations colluding with the Russians and there's no evidence of that, and you are innocent of that, act like it". (more...)
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal apologises to Kapil Sibal
- March 19, 2018
Kejriwal also expressed his regret to Congress leader Kapil Sibal and his son Amit Sibal. However, it is yet to be seen what view will the Delhi High Court take in the defamation case filed by Jaitley as it has spent a considerable time hearing the fast tracked case, if Kejriwal indeed made an apology. (more...)
- March 19, 2018
Kejriwal also expressed his regret to Congress leader Kapil Sibal and his son Amit Sibal. However, it is yet to be seen what view will the Delhi High Court take in the defamation case filed by Jaitley as it has spent a considerable time hearing the fast tracked case, if Kejriwal indeed made an apology. (more...)
Putin set to win Russian presidential election, amid United Kingdom tensions
- March 19, 2018
Mr Putin's campaign had hoped for a large turnout, to give him the strongest possible mandate. By 0700 GMT, turnout stood at 16.55 percent, compared with 6.53 percent at the same hour during the 2012 vote, said Central Electoral Commission head Ella Pamfilova. (more...)
- March 19, 2018
Mr Putin's campaign had hoped for a large turnout, to give him the strongest possible mandate. By 0700 GMT, turnout stood at 16.55 percent, compared with 6.53 percent at the same hour during the 2012 vote, said Central Electoral Commission head Ella Pamfilova. (more...)
North Korean foreign minister begins Sweden trip
- March 19, 2018
President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un . North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho, second right, leaves the Swedish government building Rosenbad in central Stockholm, Sweden, Friday, March 16, 2018. Ri also held talks with Prime Minister Stefan Lofven early Friday. Worldwide media have speculated that Sweden could either help set up a proposed summit or be a potential location if a tete-a-tete were to be confirmed. (more...)
- March 19, 2018
President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un . North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho, second right, leaves the Swedish government building Rosenbad in central Stockholm, Sweden, Friday, March 16, 2018. Ri also held talks with Prime Minister Stefan Lofven early Friday. Worldwide media have speculated that Sweden could either help set up a proposed summit or be a potential location if a tete-a-tete were to be confirmed. (more...)
Pawan Kalyan backtracks on support?
- March 19, 2018
Speaking at a heavily crowded public meeting near Guntur on Wednesday, the Janasena president has also vowed to fight against the Centre and build peoples' movements for achieving special category status to Andhra Pradesh . He distributed cheques worth '5.3 lakh under the Chief Minister's Relief Fund. Only weeks ago, Balayya had said that he doesn't know who Pawan Kalyan is! Earlier last week, Pawan Kalyan had charged the Chandrababu Naidu government with converting the state into a ... (more...)
- March 19, 2018
Speaking at a heavily crowded public meeting near Guntur on Wednesday, the Janasena president has also vowed to fight against the Centre and build peoples' movements for achieving special category status to Andhra Pradesh . He distributed cheques worth '5.3 lakh under the Chief Minister's Relief Fund. Only weeks ago, Balayya had said that he doesn't know who Pawan Kalyan is! Earlier last week, Pawan Kalyan had charged the Chandrababu Naidu government with converting the state into a ... (more...)
UK Should Consider Extending Brexit Talks, Commons Panel Says
- March 19, 2018
Meanwhile, seven of the committee's members rejected the report and instead put forth an alternative publication that called for the United Kingdom to walk away from Brexit talks if they failed to progress. "For a number of us the chairman's report was far too negative and we do not believe that its conclusions are borne out by the evidence we heard". "This disrespects the referendum result, and it ignores the manifesto commitments of the parties pledged to honouring it, who between them ... (more...)
- March 19, 2018
Meanwhile, seven of the committee's members rejected the report and instead put forth an alternative publication that called for the United Kingdom to walk away from Brexit talks if they failed to progress. "For a number of us the chairman's report was far too negative and we do not believe that its conclusions are borne out by the evidence we heard". "This disrespects the referendum result, and it ignores the manifesto commitments of the parties pledged to honouring it, who between them ... (more...)
Texas A&M. DePaul play for spot in Sweet 16
- March 19, 2018
Jasmine Lumpkin stole DePaul's inbound pass with 1.5 seconds left to seal the game for the Aggies. Sunday, they needed every bit of her scoring wizardry, and she got 32 of her 37 points in the second half. Radio listeners can tune into Tom Turbiville and Tap Bentz's broadcast across the Texas A&M Sports Network, available locally in Bryan-College Station on WTAW 1620 and online at 12thMan.com. (more...)
- March 19, 2018
Jasmine Lumpkin stole DePaul's inbound pass with 1.5 seconds left to seal the game for the Aggies. Sunday, they needed every bit of her scoring wizardry, and she got 32 of her 37 points in the second half. Radio listeners can tune into Tom Turbiville and Tap Bentz's broadcast across the Texas A&M Sports Network, available locally in Bryan-College Station on WTAW 1620 and online at 12thMan.com. (more...)
Thackeray calls for Opp unity for 'Modi-mukt' Bharat
- March 19, 2018
The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena leader alleged there was corruption in the Centre's Rafale aircraft deal and claimed that there was a commission of nearly Rs 600 crore to Rs 700 crore on each aircraft. According to India TV, Raj Thackeray also said Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar , who starred in both the films, was trying to follow in the footsteps of Manoj Kumar, an actor who was popularly known as Bharat Kumar for the patriotic slant in his films. (more...)
- March 19, 2018
The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena leader alleged there was corruption in the Centre's Rafale aircraft deal and claimed that there was a commission of nearly Rs 600 crore to Rs 700 crore on each aircraft. According to India TV, Raj Thackeray also said Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar , who starred in both the films, was trying to follow in the footsteps of Manoj Kumar, an actor who was popularly known as Bharat Kumar for the patriotic slant in his films. (more...)
4.2 magnitude quake reported to hit Wales and England
- March 19, 2018
The natural disaster is reported the strongest to hit in South Wales in more than 100 years. But the earth definitely moved for me! British Geology Survey is asking people who felt the tremors to fill out their online questionnaire here. (more...)
- March 19, 2018
The natural disaster is reported the strongest to hit in South Wales in more than 100 years. But the earth definitely moved for me! British Geology Survey is asking people who felt the tremors to fill out their online questionnaire here. (more...)
Rain and Storms Return Sunday
- March 19, 2018
Near the mountains scattered rain and snow showers may also develop late in the day. For Sunday through Tuesday we'll enjoy sunny skies, thanks to a high pressure system, with light winds and temperatures in the mid 30s to low 40s, the weather service says. (more...)
- March 19, 2018
Near the mountains scattered rain and snow showers may also develop late in the day. For Sunday through Tuesday we'll enjoy sunny skies, thanks to a high pressure system, with light winds and temperatures in the mid 30s to low 40s, the weather service says. (more...)
Rahul warns Congress workers against factionalism
- March 19, 2018
Ms Sitharaman termed as fake narrative, the attempts to share Prime Minister's Narendra Modi's name with fugitive jeweller Nirav Modi . It is an interesting fact. "Thousands of years ago, there was a huge battle on the fields of Kurukshetra". Union defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman , addressing the media after Rahul Gandhi's speech, said that the Congress president's accusations were the 'rhetoric of a loser'. (more...)
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- March 19, 2018
Ms Sitharaman termed as fake narrative, the attempts to share Prime Minister's Narendra Modi's name with fugitive jeweller Nirav Modi . It is an interesting fact. "Thousands of years ago, there was a huge battle on the fields of Kurukshetra". Union defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman , addressing the media after Rahul Gandhi's speech, said that the Congress president's accusations were the 'rhetoric of a loser'. (more...)
Australia PM meets Myanmar leader Suu Kyi, to raise human rights concerns
- March 19, 2018
Everyone seeks to end the suffering. But Australia did support a United Nations resolution in December condemning the "very likely commission of crimes against humanity" by Myanmar security forces against Rohingya. Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak raised fears that so many desperate and displaced people could fall prey to extremist groups like Islamic State. (more...)
- March 19, 2018
Everyone seeks to end the suffering. But Australia did support a United Nations resolution in December condemning the "very likely commission of crimes against humanity" by Myanmar security forces against Rohingya. Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak raised fears that so many desperate and displaced people could fall prey to extremist groups like Islamic State. (more...)
Sheriff's Deputy Who Waited Outside School Had Recommended Cruz Be Involuntarily Committed
- March 19, 2018
Nikolas Cruz is escorted into the courtroom for his arraignment at the Broward County Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday. There is no evidence that Cruz was ever committed - and if he had been, it would have made it more hard if not impossible for him to legally obtain a firearm. (more...)
- March 19, 2018
Nikolas Cruz is escorted into the courtroom for his arraignment at the Broward County Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday. There is no evidence that Cruz was ever committed - and if he had been, it would have made it more hard if not impossible for him to legally obtain a firearm. (more...)
Vladimir Putin claims victory with rivals trounced in Russian election
- March 19, 2018
The Kremlin on Thursday termed Britain's raft of punitive measures against Russia on the alleged nerve agent attack on a former Russian double agent "absolutely irresponsible". Johnson defended the measures as the British government is under pressure from lawmakers and media to show it was getting tough on Russian Federation, which strongly denies involvement in the incident. (more...)
- March 19, 2018
The Kremlin on Thursday termed Britain's raft of punitive measures against Russia on the alleged nerve agent attack on a former Russian double agent "absolutely irresponsible". Johnson defended the measures as the British government is under pressure from lawmakers and media to show it was getting tough on Russian Federation, which strongly denies involvement in the incident. (more...)
Regime seizes two towns from rebels in Syria's Ghouta: Monitor
- March 19, 2018
The government and rebels have traded accusations over who is blocking civilians from leaving. Syrian President Bashar Assad visited troops Sunday on the front line in the newly captured areas of eastern Ghouta, near the capital Damascus, according to images broadcast on state media and on the presidency sites. (more...)
- March 19, 2018
The government and rebels have traded accusations over who is blocking civilians from leaving. Syrian President Bashar Assad visited troops Sunday on the front line in the newly captured areas of eastern Ghouta, near the capital Damascus, according to images broadcast on state media and on the presidency sites. (more...)
Trump's Opioid Battle Plan Includes Seeking More Death-Penalty Prosecutions
- March 19, 2018
But Trump will ask Congress to decrease the amount of powerful synthetic opioids necessary to trigger mandatory minimum sentences. The administration says its plan will reduce opioid prescriptions by one-third within three years and that the initiative will fulfill Trump's campaign promise to "stop opioid abuse". (more...)
- March 19, 2018
But Trump will ask Congress to decrease the amount of powerful synthetic opioids necessary to trigger mandatory minimum sentences. The administration says its plan will reduce opioid prescriptions by one-third within three years and that the initiative will fulfill Trump's campaign promise to "stop opioid abuse". (more...)
United States trade groups urge Trump to avoid tariffs against China
- March 19, 2018
Sweeping tariffs would provoke retaliation, stifling USA exports and raising costs for US businesses and consumers, the groups said in their letter to Trump. "We urge the administration to take measured, commercially meaningful actions consistent with worldwide obligations that benefit USA exporters, importers, and investors, rather than penalize the American consumer and jeopardize recent gains in American competitiveness", they said. (more...)
- March 19, 2018
Sweeping tariffs would provoke retaliation, stifling USA exports and raising costs for US businesses and consumers, the groups said in their letter to Trump. "We urge the administration to take measured, commercially meaningful actions consistent with worldwide obligations that benefit USA exporters, importers, and investors, rather than penalize the American consumer and jeopardize recent gains in American competitiveness", they said. (more...)
Up to 70 homes and buildings destroyed by ferocious fast-moving bushfire
- March 19, 2018
But residents have been traumatised by the speed of the flames which took barely half an hour to cross the Bega River and hit the Tathra area. 'It's terrible but it could have been a lot, lot worse, ' one resident said early on Monday morning. (more...)
- March 19, 2018
But residents have been traumatised by the speed of the flames which took barely half an hour to cross the Bega River and hit the Tathra area. 'It's terrible but it could have been a lot, lot worse, ' one resident said early on Monday morning. (more...)
Pompeo set to meet with Tillerson
- March 19, 2018
Paul has made regular use of the filibuster or other lengthy floor speeches during his time in the Senate, tipping the government into a brief shutdown last month, and attempting to stall John Brennan's nomination for Central Intelligence Agency director in 2013. (more...)
- March 19, 2018
Paul has made regular use of the filibuster or other lengthy floor speeches during his time in the Senate, tipping the government into a brief shutdown last month, and attempting to stall John Brennan's nomination for Central Intelligence Agency director in 2013. (more...)
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