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US President Donald Trump Threatens Former Vice President Joe Biden With Violence
- March 24, 2018
Nevertheless, if Biden does choose to chase the democratic nomination, he and Trump could potentially go head-to-head during the next run for president . Biden boasted about beating up the president while he was at a rally against sexual violence for his organization It's On Us. Biden has previously said he thinks he could have won the presidency if he had stood in 2016. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
Nevertheless, if Biden does choose to chase the democratic nomination, he and Trump could potentially go head-to-head during the next run for president . Biden boasted about beating up the president while he was at a rally against sexual violence for his organization It's On Us. Biden has previously said he thinks he could have won the presidency if he had stood in 2016. (more...)
Industry Sounds Off on Trump's Actions Against China
- March 24, 2018
Trump's actions fulfil his campaign pledge to demand fairer trade deals with countries and to retaliate against trading partners if the U.S. does not secure better agreements. Analysts say having direct oversight of the media will help the party hammer home its message domestically and also work to improve its image internationally. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
Trump's actions fulfil his campaign pledge to demand fairer trade deals with countries and to retaliate against trading partners if the U.S. does not secure better agreements. Analysts say having direct oversight of the media will help the party hammer home its message domestically and also work to improve its image internationally. (more...)
Cyclone set to make land as category 4
- March 24, 2018
EDT (0436 UTC) the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) instrument aboard NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite captured a visible image of Tropical Storm Nora as it continued moving between northern Australia and New Guinea. Gulf cyclones were more unpredictable, and a coastal crossing of the Cape York Peninsula was possible anywhere south of Weipa on Saturday afternoon or Sunday, the Bureau of Meteorology said. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
EDT (0436 UTC) the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) instrument aboard NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite captured a visible image of Tropical Storm Nora as it continued moving between northern Australia and New Guinea. Gulf cyclones were more unpredictable, and a coastal crossing of the Cape York Peninsula was possible anywhere south of Weipa on Saturday afternoon or Sunday, the Bureau of Meteorology said. (more...)
Sacrametno Kings Game Delayed By BLM Protest ... Over Killing Of Unarmed Man
- March 24, 2018
Beforehand, marchers tried twice to gain access to Interstate 5, only to be met by about a dozen California Highway Patrol officers in riot gear and on horseback. Clark was holding a cellphone when he was killed. Sacramento police spokeswoman Matthew said Clark could have assumed police were in the area because a Sacramento County Sheriff's Department helicopter was circling overhead. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
Beforehand, marchers tried twice to gain access to Interstate 5, only to be met by about a dozen California Highway Patrol officers in riot gear and on horseback. Clark was holding a cellphone when he was killed. Sacramento police spokeswoman Matthew said Clark could have assumed police were in the area because a Sacramento County Sheriff's Department helicopter was circling overhead. (more...)
No more free reign to China: Donald Trump after announcing tariffs
- March 24, 2018
Chinese officials last month launched a probe into American sorghum imports, and both agricultural products come from regions more supportive of Trump. Similarly, the trade deficit is unlikely to be resolved through higher tariffs . "If that is true, the impacts to the Chinese economy, to the Sino-U.S. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
Chinese officials last month launched a probe into American sorghum imports, and both agricultural products come from regions more supportive of Trump. Similarly, the trade deficit is unlikely to be resolved through higher tariffs . "If that is true, the impacts to the Chinese economy, to the Sino-U.S. (more...)
Barack Obama shares parenting advice with New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern
- March 24, 2018
Today Mr Obama will today meet with Wahine Toa, a group of Maori women leaders. He was gifted with a whale tooth pendant and was honored with a hongi - a greeting in which two people press their noses and foreheads together. Before the dinner and speech, Sydney residents tried to catch a glimpse of the former USA president, who waved to a crowd as he toured the Sydney Opera House. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
Today Mr Obama will today meet with Wahine Toa, a group of Maori women leaders. He was gifted with a whale tooth pendant and was honored with a hongi - a greeting in which two people press their noses and foreheads together. Before the dinner and speech, Sydney residents tried to catch a glimpse of the former USA president, who waved to a crowd as he toured the Sydney Opera House. (more...)
Fodder scam: 14 year jail term, Rs 60 lakh fine for…
- March 24, 2018
The CBI court had pronounced him guilty on March 19 in a fourth fodder scam case involving fraudulent withdrawal of Rs 3.13 crore from the Dumka treasury. The fodder scam, probed by the CBI, relates to the fraudulent withdrawal of almost Rs 950 crore between 1990 and 1995 when public funds were swindled from different treasuries for fictitious spends on fodder and other expenses for cattle. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
The CBI court had pronounced him guilty on March 19 in a fourth fodder scam case involving fraudulent withdrawal of Rs 3.13 crore from the Dumka treasury. The fodder scam, probed by the CBI, relates to the fraudulent withdrawal of almost Rs 950 crore between 1990 and 1995 when public funds were swindled from different treasuries for fictitious spends on fodder and other expenses for cattle. (more...)
TDP's exit from NDA unfortunate, unilateral
- March 24, 2018
He maintains that the Modi government stands for development of all and has "left no stone unturned" in ensuring growth and prosperity of Andhra Pradesh . TDP Chief and AP CM Chandra Babu Naidu, earlier this week, said he could not understand NDA government's stance regarding AP's issues, PTI reported. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
He maintains that the Modi government stands for development of all and has "left no stone unturned" in ensuring growth and prosperity of Andhra Pradesh . TDP Chief and AP CM Chandra Babu Naidu, earlier this week, said he could not understand NDA government's stance regarding AP's issues, PTI reported. (more...)
Ukraine's Rada committee approves arrest of Savchenko
- March 24, 2018
Savchenko, from entering with the weapons, it turned out, but the episode unnerved her colleagues, spurred a prosecutorial inquiry over her intentions, and led to the adoption this week of the weapons prohibition. "And she has said military coups are the most humane way of dealing with an illegitimate government", Karatnycky noted, adding that Savchenko has spoken positively about the late Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet, who staged a coup in Chile in 1973. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
Savchenko, from entering with the weapons, it turned out, but the episode unnerved her colleagues, spurred a prosecutorial inquiry over her intentions, and led to the adoption this week of the weapons prohibition. "And she has said military coups are the most humane way of dealing with an illegitimate government", Karatnycky noted, adding that Savchenko has spoken positively about the late Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet, who staged a coup in Chile in 1973. (more...)
Kerala NIA court gives 7-year RI to 'IS recruit' Bihar woman
- March 24, 2018
Yasmin was convicted under section 120 B of IPC and given RI for 3 years, and under section 125 (Waging war against any Asiatic Power in alliance with the Government of India) of IPC, and awarded RI for 7 years and Rs 25,000 fine. Zahid was arrested from the New Delhi International Airport on July 30, 2016 when she was trying to leave for Kabul along with her minor child. The first accused, Abdul Rashid Abdulla , is believed to be in Nagarhar province of Afghanistan now. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
Yasmin was convicted under section 120 B of IPC and given RI for 3 years, and under section 125 (Waging war against any Asiatic Power in alliance with the Government of India) of IPC, and awarded RI for 7 years and Rs 25,000 fine. Zahid was arrested from the New Delhi International Airport on July 30, 2016 when she was trying to leave for Kabul along with her minor child. The first accused, Abdul Rashid Abdulla , is believed to be in Nagarhar province of Afghanistan now. (more...)
JNU protest: Women Delhi Police officers manhandle female journalist
- March 24, 2018
The police has urged the journalists to call off their proposed protest outside the police headquarters. Our intention wasn't to obstruct the media from doing its job. According to media reports, Anushree Fadnavis, a Hindustan Times photojournalist , was not only roughed up by the policewomen but her camera was also snatched away, reports said. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
The police has urged the journalists to call off their proposed protest outside the police headquarters. Our intention wasn't to obstruct the media from doing its job. According to media reports, Anushree Fadnavis, a Hindustan Times photojournalist , was not only roughed up by the policewomen but her camera was also snatched away, reports said. (more...)
Amid high drama, Congress wins 3 Rajya Sabha seats in Karnataka
- March 24, 2018
BJP's candidate and sitting MP, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, who joined the party on the day of filing his nomination papers, polled 50 votes - the highest. In fact, Congress was supposed to support the JD (S ) candidate in the Rajya Sabha elections for one seat and field two candidates from their party. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
BJP's candidate and sitting MP, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, who joined the party on the day of filing his nomination papers, polled 50 votes - the highest. In fact, Congress was supposed to support the JD (S ) candidate in the Rajya Sabha elections for one seat and field two candidates from their party. (more...)
Craigslist To Drop Personals Ads In Response To Sex Trafficking Bill
- March 24, 2018
Donna Rice Hughes, president and CEO of the activist organization Enough is Enough , said the 97-2 Senate vote was a "critical step toward draining the cyberswamp of commercial sexploitation". "Of those 166, probably 90 percent have been on an internet website that their trafficker used to traffic them", Lochridge said. Other social networks can't exactly say the same. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
Donna Rice Hughes, president and CEO of the activist organization Enough is Enough , said the 97-2 Senate vote was a "critical step toward draining the cyberswamp of commercial sexploitation". "Of those 166, probably 90 percent have been on an internet website that their trafficker used to traffic them", Lochridge said. Other social networks can't exactly say the same. (more...)
North Carolina woman arrested after baby seen smoking marijuana on Facebook video
- March 24, 2018
Brianna Ashanti Lofton now faces a myriad of charges , including contributing to the delinquency of a minor. While police said multiple Facebook users alerted them to the video , an account holder whose post was seen by millions said he shared the video hoping the woman would be held responsible. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
Brianna Ashanti Lofton now faces a myriad of charges , including contributing to the delinquency of a minor. While police said multiple Facebook users alerted them to the video , an account holder whose post was seen by millions said he shared the video hoping the woman would be held responsible. (more...)
Investigators say missing Iowa family found dead in Mexico condo
- March 24, 2018
Kevin and Amy Sharp, as well as their two children, were confirmed dead by police in their hometown of Creston, Iowa, the Des Moines Register reported . View the original story on KCCI's website . When the Sharp family didn't show, relatives filed a missing person's report . A welfare check was then conducted at the condominium where the family was believed to be staying, resulting in the discovery of their bodies. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
Kevin and Amy Sharp, as well as their two children, were confirmed dead by police in their hometown of Creston, Iowa, the Des Moines Register reported . View the original story on KCCI's website . When the Sharp family didn't show, relatives filed a missing person's report . A welfare check was then conducted at the condominium where the family was believed to be staying, resulting in the discovery of their bodies. (more...)
USA says could deal with S. Korea next week on steel tariffs
- March 24, 2018
Lighthizer said negotiations would continue with these countries over a permanent exemption based on criteria which has not yet been finalised. "There are countries with whom we're negotiating and the question becomes the obvious one that you think, as a matter of business, how does this work?" Cecilia Malmström said protectionism was being "used as a weapon to threaten and intimidate us". (more...)
- March 24, 2018
Lighthizer said negotiations would continue with these countries over a permanent exemption based on criteria which has not yet been finalised. "There are countries with whom we're negotiating and the question becomes the obvious one that you think, as a matter of business, how does this work?" Cecilia Malmström said protectionism was being "used as a weapon to threaten and intimidate us". (more...)
Sacramento police release footage of shooting that killed an unarmed black man
- March 24, 2018
A series of killings of unarmed black men by police across the United Stated since 2014 has generated protests and put law enforcement agencies under scrutiny over their use of lethal force. Obayashi said the officers' "threat radar is way high" after moving through backyards in pursuit of a suspect reported to have committed several unsafe felonies, including breaking into a home. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
A series of killings of unarmed black men by police across the United Stated since 2014 has generated protests and put law enforcement agencies under scrutiny over their use of lethal force. Obayashi said the officers' "threat radar is way high" after moving through backyards in pursuit of a suspect reported to have committed several unsafe felonies, including breaking into a home. (more...)
Vizcarra set to become Peru's new leader
- March 24, 2018
Maduro said Thursday on state TV that while Kuczynski has sought to bar Venezuela's leader from next month's Summit of the Americas, it is the former Wall Street investor who will conspicuously absent from the regional gathering in Peru. Despite leaving office with an 81 per cent disapproval rating, Kuczynski was just about as unpopular as the Congress that forced him out. In presenting the guidelines of his government, he said that he will be firm to take the necessary measures to get ... (more...)
- March 24, 2018
Maduro said Thursday on state TV that while Kuczynski has sought to bar Venezuela's leader from next month's Summit of the Americas, it is the former Wall Street investor who will conspicuously absent from the regional gathering in Peru. Despite leaving office with an 81 per cent disapproval rating, Kuczynski was just about as unpopular as the Congress that forced him out. In presenting the guidelines of his government, he said that he will be firm to take the necessary measures to get ... (more...)
Mass protests against Macron reform plans as strikes hit trains, air travel
- March 24, 2018
France is part of that coalition. A lieutenant-colonel of the gendarmes who swapped himself in exchange for one of the hostages was fighting for his life in hospital, Macron said. Unions told The Local that while they regretted the impact of the strikes on travellers their cause justified the travel chaos. Another police official also confirms the suspect was shot and killed. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
France is part of that coalition. A lieutenant-colonel of the gendarmes who swapped himself in exchange for one of the hostages was fighting for his life in hospital, Macron said. Unions told The Local that while they regretted the impact of the strikes on travellers their cause justified the travel chaos. Another police official also confirms the suspect was shot and killed. (more...)
At least 19 people killed after Philippines bus plunges into ravine
- March 24, 2018
The suspects were killed in gunbattles with police in a city and eight towns in Bulacan province just north of Manila , said police Senior Superintendent Romeo Caramat Jr. "Unfortunately, 13 of the suspects were killed when our officers fired in self-defense". The driver was among those killed, and children are reportedly among the injured. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
The suspects were killed in gunbattles with police in a city and eight towns in Bulacan province just north of Manila , said police Senior Superintendent Romeo Caramat Jr. "Unfortunately, 13 of the suspects were killed when our officers fired in self-defense". The driver was among those killed, and children are reportedly among the injured. (more...)
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