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South Korean prosecutors seek arrest warrant for ex-president
- March 20, 2018
Prosecutors on Monday requested a court warrant to arrest former President Lee Myung-bak over 12 counts of corruption charges including bribery, embezzlement and abuse of power. Mr Moon, who was Mr Roh's chief of staff, previously called the investigation of Mr Roh by the Lee government politically motivated. The case resurfaced in February when former Samsung Group Vice Chairman Lee Hak-soo confessed that his company helped pay $3.7 million in legal fees to Akin Gump for the USA law firm's ... (more...)
- March 20, 2018
Prosecutors on Monday requested a court warrant to arrest former President Lee Myung-bak over 12 counts of corruption charges including bribery, embezzlement and abuse of power. Mr Moon, who was Mr Roh's chief of staff, previously called the investigation of Mr Roh by the Lee government politically motivated. The case resurfaced in February when former Samsung Group Vice Chairman Lee Hak-soo confessed that his company helped pay $3.7 million in legal fees to Akin Gump for the USA law firm's ... (more...)
SCOTUS declines to stop state's new Congressional map
- March 20, 2018
They wanted the new map put on hold while they pursued an appeal to the nation's highest court. With the two decisions - both coming on the eve of the petition-filing deadline for congressional candidates - no legal challenges to the map remain. (more...)
- March 20, 2018
They wanted the new map put on hold while they pursued an appeal to the nation's highest court. With the two decisions - both coming on the eve of the petition-filing deadline for congressional candidates - no legal challenges to the map remain. (more...)
Security meeting focuses on upcoming summits
- March 20, 2018
The Blue House said Monday that Chung Eui-yong, head of the National Security Office, traveled to California to speak with U.S. National Security Adviser H.R. "We believe the North Korean leader is now taking stock", Kang said. She pointed out that the engagement was "very significant in itself", especially since the North Korean leader has expressed willingness to come south of the demilitarized zone to the truce village of Panmunjom for the inter-Korean summit in April, which would be the ... (more...)
- March 20, 2018
The Blue House said Monday that Chung Eui-yong, head of the National Security Office, traveled to California to speak with U.S. National Security Adviser H.R. "We believe the North Korean leader is now taking stock", Kang said. She pointed out that the engagement was "very significant in itself", especially since the North Korean leader has expressed willingness to come south of the demilitarized zone to the truce village of Panmunjom for the inter-Korean summit in April, which would be the ... (more...)
China parliament gives Li 2nd term
- March 20, 2018
The body is packed with party loyalists and there was no chance he would not win the vote. Known internationally in his previous role as China's pointman on trade, Mr Wang could help Mr Xi deal with increasingly tense relations with the United States amid fears of a looming trade war, analysts say . (more...)
- March 20, 2018
The body is packed with party loyalists and there was no chance he would not win the vote. Known internationally in his previous role as China's pointman on trade, Mr Wang could help Mr Xi deal with increasingly tense relations with the United States amid fears of a looming trade war, analysts say . (more...)
LDF policy is 'liquor abstention', not 'liquor ban': Kodiyeri
- March 20, 2018
On the basis of a recent Supreme Court order, the government on Friday night issued the order allowing reopening of liquor outlets, bars, beer and wine parlours in panchayats with a population of 10,000 from April 2. Former Syro Malabar Church spokesperson Father Paul Thelekat said the liquor policy was "anti people". In Kozhikode, Thamarassery Bishop Remigiose Inchananiyil, who heads the Madya Virudha Samithi under the KCBC , said the new policy uncovered the LDF's double standards. (more...)
- March 20, 2018
On the basis of a recent Supreme Court order, the government on Friday night issued the order allowing reopening of liquor outlets, bars, beer and wine parlours in panchayats with a population of 10,000 from April 2. Former Syro Malabar Church spokesperson Father Paul Thelekat said the liquor policy was "anti people". In Kozhikode, Thamarassery Bishop Remigiose Inchananiyil, who heads the Madya Virudha Samithi under the KCBC , said the new policy uncovered the LDF's double standards. (more...)
Salman Khan's Veergati co-star is penniless and seriously ill, pleads for help
- March 20, 2018
I am penniless. I am dependent on others for even a cup of tea", the actress was quoted by the publication. I have been admitted to the hospital for 15 days now. If he looks at my video then maybe he will try to offer some help. Remember Veergati? An angry Salman Khan trying to right the wrong elements of the society? Pooja Dadwal has worked in several films like Veergati , Hindustan , Sindoor Ki Saugandh, Dabdaba among others. (more...)
- March 20, 2018
I am penniless. I am dependent on others for even a cup of tea", the actress was quoted by the publication. I have been admitted to the hospital for 15 days now. If he looks at my video then maybe he will try to offer some help. Remember Veergati? An angry Salman Khan trying to right the wrong elements of the society? Pooja Dadwal has worked in several films like Veergati , Hindustan , Sindoor Ki Saugandh, Dabdaba among others. (more...)
MISSING: Police Searching for Mississauga Man
- March 20, 2018
A 29-year-old man with autism was left with a broken nose and cuts to his face when he was attacked in the Square One bus terminal on March 13 . The man is seen possibly putting on or taking off a pair of rollerblades at the time. She was wearing a grey hoodie with the hood up underneath a red sweatshirt, grey track trousers with white writing on the right hip, black shoes, and a black ski mask covering her face. (more...)
- March 20, 2018
A 29-year-old man with autism was left with a broken nose and cuts to his face when he was attacked in the Square One bus terminal on March 13 . The man is seen possibly putting on or taking off a pair of rollerblades at the time. She was wearing a grey hoodie with the hood up underneath a red sweatshirt, grey track trousers with white writing on the right hip, black shoes, and a black ski mask covering her face. (more...)
Israeli soldier who shot wounded Palestinian in head to be released
- March 20, 2018
Azaria, the so-called "Hebron shooter", was found guilty previous year of killing Abdel Fattah al-Sharif, who several minutes earlier had attacked two IDF soldiers with a knife. Israel detained Sharif's body for nearly two months, preventing his family from burying him according to Muslim tradition. Azaria had asked to be released in time for Passover , which begins the night of March 30, but military prosecutors would only agree to reduce his sentence by one-third, not by half. (more...)
- March 20, 2018
Azaria, the so-called "Hebron shooter", was found guilty previous year of killing Abdel Fattah al-Sharif, who several minutes earlier had attacked two IDF soldiers with a knife. Israel detained Sharif's body for nearly two months, preventing his family from burying him according to Muslim tradition. Azaria had asked to be released in time for Passover , which begins the night of March 30, but military prosecutors would only agree to reduce his sentence by one-third, not by half. (more...)
Trump Slaps Sanctions On Venezuela's 'Bitcoin'
- March 20, 2018
Last year, the president administration did put barricade around the trading of new debt issued by Venezuela gov and its oil firms in the United States markets. Yet in presales alone, Venezuela has already made over US$5 billion dollars. If the petro takes off, he says, Venezuelans will be able to freely exchange their worthless bolivars for a more stable currency, giving them a chance to raise capital and save. (more...)
- March 20, 2018
Last year, the president administration did put barricade around the trading of new debt issued by Venezuela gov and its oil firms in the United States markets. Yet in presales alone, Venezuela has already made over US$5 billion dollars. If the petro takes off, he says, Venezuelans will be able to freely exchange their worthless bolivars for a more stable currency, giving them a chance to raise capital and save. (more...)
Deputies: Drunk Pinellas County lieutenant seen driving backward, honking horn
- March 20, 2018
Christi Ruhtz, who was with the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office for nearly 20 years, was sacked over the weekend after being arrested on a DUI charge, according to The Tampa Bay Times . Ruhtz tried to refuse a breath sample, but was legally obliged to give one because of her employment with the Sheriff's office. Her eye's were bloodshot and glassy, the Sheriff's Office said. (more...)
- March 20, 2018
Christi Ruhtz, who was with the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office for nearly 20 years, was sacked over the weekend after being arrested on a DUI charge, according to The Tampa Bay Times . Ruhtz tried to refuse a breath sample, but was legally obliged to give one because of her employment with the Sheriff's office. Her eye's were bloodshot and glassy, the Sheriff's Office said. (more...)
Russian Federation to expel British diplomats in retaliation
- March 19, 2018
Russia's foreign minister has declared the country will expel British diplomats "soon" as it moves to match the UK's aggressive stance. But tensions rocketed after the Russian Embassy in London formally refused Mrs May's demand to come clean over the attack with a series of tweets. (more...)
- March 19, 2018
Russia's foreign minister has declared the country will expel British diplomats "soon" as it moves to match the UK's aggressive stance. But tensions rocketed after the Russian Embassy in London formally refused Mrs May's demand to come clean over the attack with a series of tweets. (more...)
Russian presidential vote kicks off in Far East
- March 19, 2018
Putin faces seven challengers but none poses a serious threat. Independent election observers and activists have alleged numerous incidents of ballot stuffing and other irregularities in Sunday's vote. In the southern city of Tambov, the state-sponsored Youth Parliament backed an Instagram competition. Voters who took selfies at polling stations could enter a raffle for high-end electronics, including an iPhone X. (more...)
- March 19, 2018
Putin faces seven challengers but none poses a serious threat. Independent election observers and activists have alleged numerous incidents of ballot stuffing and other irregularities in Sunday's vote. In the southern city of Tambov, the state-sponsored Youth Parliament backed an Instagram competition. Voters who took selfies at polling stations could enter a raffle for high-end electronics, including an iPhone X. (more...)
Abbas calls U.S. ambassador to Israel a 'son of a bitch'
- March 19, 2018
He said he would take "national, legal and financial measures" against Hamas in response. "This situation is not acceptable". "We did all we can to make the reconciliation a success, but, unfortunately, the result for empowering the government was zero". (more...)
- March 19, 2018
He said he would take "national, legal and financial measures" against Hamas in response. "This situation is not acceptable". "We did all we can to make the reconciliation a success, but, unfortunately, the result for empowering the government was zero". (more...)
No visa changes planned to prioritise white South African farmers: Bishop
- March 19, 2018
AfriForum says its global awareness campaign about the threat to property rights, and farm murders in SA will continue despite censure from DIRCO. "The South African government is offended by the statements which have been attributed to the Australian Home Affairs Minister and a full retraction is expected", the foreign ministry said in a statement last week. (more...)
- March 19, 2018
AfriForum says its global awareness campaign about the threat to property rights, and farm murders in SA will continue despite censure from DIRCO. "The South African government is offended by the statements which have been attributed to the Australian Home Affairs Minister and a full retraction is expected", the foreign ministry said in a statement last week. (more...)
New Zealander promoted to top role in Trumps White House
- March 19, 2018
He worked on the Trump transition effort and had been working on projects in the White House Office of American Innovation, which was created in March previous year to leverage business ideas and potentially privatise some government functions. (more...)
- March 19, 2018
He worked on the Trump transition effort and had been working on projects in the White House Office of American Innovation, which was created in March previous year to leverage business ideas and potentially privatise some government functions. (more...)
Infinity War subscriber cover revealed — Empire's Avengers
- March 19, 2018
Revealing the plot of the film, which consists of Captain America and Thanos' standoff, Gamora's backstory amongst many others, Infinity War is sure to break records. The Avengers and their Super Hero allies must be willing to sacrifice all in an attempt to defeat the powerful Thanos before his blitz of devastation and ruin puts an end to the universe . (more...)
- March 19, 2018
Revealing the plot of the film, which consists of Captain America and Thanos' standoff, Gamora's backstory amongst many others, Infinity War is sure to break records. The Avengers and their Super Hero allies must be willing to sacrifice all in an attempt to defeat the powerful Thanos before his blitz of devastation and ruin puts an end to the universe . (more...)
Palms announces blink-182 residency starting in May
- March 19, 2018
The band will be performing their " Kings of the Weekend " sets at the Palms Casino Resort at the Pearl Concert Theater and bassist/vocalist Mark Hoppus has some potential surprises in store for the crowds. According to Us Weekly , Blink-182, which now consists of Hoppus as well as Travis Barker and Matt Skiba , is planning to perform their band's hits as well songs from their seventh studio album California , which was released in July 2016. (more...)
- March 19, 2018
The band will be performing their " Kings of the Weekend " sets at the Palms Casino Resort at the Pearl Concert Theater and bassist/vocalist Mark Hoppus has some potential surprises in store for the crowds. According to Us Weekly , Blink-182, which now consists of Hoppus as well as Travis Barker and Matt Skiba , is planning to perform their band's hits as well songs from their seventh studio album California , which was released in July 2016. (more...)
After landslide re-election, Russia's Putin tells West - I don't want arms race
- March 19, 2018
But fewer irregularities were reported than in previous years, with an OSCE observer mission saying that although the election was marred by a lack of "genuine competition", it was generally well conducted. Other examples of Russian election irregularities cited by observers or posted on social media included ballot boxes being stuffed with extra ballots in multiple regions; an election official assaulting an observer; CCTV cameras obscured by flags or nets from watching ballot boxes; ... (more...)
- March 19, 2018
But fewer irregularities were reported than in previous years, with an OSCE observer mission saying that although the election was marred by a lack of "genuine competition", it was generally well conducted. Other examples of Russian election irregularities cited by observers or posted on social media included ballot boxes being stuffed with extra ballots in multiple regions; an election official assaulting an observer; CCTV cameras obscured by flags or nets from watching ballot boxes; ... (more...)
Aarushi-Hemraj murder case to be re-examined by Supreme Court
- March 19, 2018
Allahabad High Court had in its judgement acquitted the Talwars due to lack of evidence in their only daughter Aarushi murder case. The former judge contended that "the strictures passed against the petitioner by one of the Hon'ble Judges of the High Court constituting the Division Bench, in its judgment dated 12.10.2017, are neither warranted nor are in conformity with the settled law as propounded by this Hon'ble Court ". (more...)
- March 19, 2018
Allahabad High Court had in its judgement acquitted the Talwars due to lack of evidence in their only daughter Aarushi murder case. The former judge contended that "the strictures passed against the petitioner by one of the Hon'ble Judges of the High Court constituting the Division Bench, in its judgment dated 12.10.2017, are neither warranted nor are in conformity with the settled law as propounded by this Hon'ble Court ". (more...)
Heads from 50 countries to meet in New Delhi — WTO ministerial conference
- March 19, 2018
Expressing concerns over rising protectionism in developed countries, especially in the U.S. which has imposed high import duties on steel and aluminium, WTO chief Roberto Azevedo today called upon the member nations to come together and resolve the issues related to global trade. (more...)
- March 19, 2018
Expressing concerns over rising protectionism in developed countries, especially in the U.S. which has imposed high import duties on steel and aluminium, WTO chief Roberto Azevedo today called upon the member nations to come together and resolve the issues related to global trade. (more...)
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