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Fears of trade war after USA decides to levy tariffs on China
- March 25, 2018
Politicians such as Larsen, who also a co-chair of the US-China Working Group in the US Congress, could face voter ire in major agricultural states after Trump's anti-China mission provoked China to retaliate by levying punitive tariffs on some US$3 billion of goods. (more...)
- March 25, 2018
Politicians such as Larsen, who also a co-chair of the US-China Working Group in the US Congress, could face voter ire in major agricultural states after Trump's anti-China mission provoked China to retaliate by levying punitive tariffs on some US$3 billion of goods. (more...)
Cambridge Analytica in serious trouble in London
- March 25, 2018
Cambridge Analytica's office in central London. The office said the inquiry would "consider how political parties and campaigns, data analytics companies and social media platforms in the United Kingdom are using and analyzing people's personal information to micro target voters". (more...)
- March 25, 2018
Cambridge Analytica's office in central London. The office said the inquiry would "consider how political parties and campaigns, data analytics companies and social media platforms in the United Kingdom are using and analyzing people's personal information to micro target voters". (more...)
China to respond to USA tariffs, resist protectionism
- March 25, 2018
The U.S. delegation cast the only "no" vote, while Britain, Japan, and Australia were among those abstaining. Referring to Chinese spokespeople, he added: "They have been clear about their intent to glorify their head of state by inserting his thoughts into the global human rights lexicon". (more...)
- March 25, 2018
The U.S. delegation cast the only "no" vote, while Britain, Japan, and Australia were among those abstaining. Referring to Chinese spokespeople, he added: "They have been clear about their intent to glorify their head of state by inserting his thoughts into the global human rights lexicon". (more...)
Clemson defeated by Kansas 80-76 - Recap, Box score
- March 25, 2018
March Madness continues on Saturday and Sunday on CBS . "I feel like it's bigger than the National Basketball Association playoffs", he said. That will bring Duke , a 69-65 victor over Syracuse, and that will ratchet up the meaning of Azubuike in the middle, what with Kansas's four-and-one approach this season differing from so many of Self's past teams and what with the margin for error not thick. (more...)
- March 25, 2018
March Madness continues on Saturday and Sunday on CBS . "I feel like it's bigger than the National Basketball Association playoffs", he said. That will bring Duke , a 69-65 victor over Syracuse, and that will ratchet up the meaning of Azubuike in the middle, what with Kansas's four-and-one approach this season differing from so many of Self's past teams and what with the margin for error not thick. (more...)
Two JeM militants killed in Anantnag encounter
- March 25, 2018
The encounter has highlighted gaps in the Army's vigil along the Line of Control (LoC) as the group of militants had managed to sneak in almost 8 km after crossing two ridges of the Shamsabari mountain range, reports PTI. In the said encounter no collateral damage has taken place and security forces are now sanitizing the area, a spokesman said. "Speaking on the encounter, the Northern Command of the Indian Army earlier tweeted: "#IndianArmy #OpShistargam (#Anantnag) Two #Terrorists killed ... (more...)
- March 25, 2018
The encounter has highlighted gaps in the Army's vigil along the Line of Control (LoC) as the group of militants had managed to sneak in almost 8 km after crossing two ridges of the Shamsabari mountain range, reports PTI. In the said encounter no collateral damage has taken place and security forces are now sanitizing the area, a spokesman said. "Speaking on the encounter, the Northern Command of the Indian Army earlier tweeted: "#IndianArmy #OpShistargam (#Anantnag) Two #Terrorists killed ... (more...)
Former Congressman Discusses Gun Control, Applauds Young People for Action
- March 25, 2018
The rally was filled with young speakers, like the survivors from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. "A new generation has been galvanised by their collective rage and they are ready not only to march but to vote", she said. It was one of the largest gatherings ever at the City-County Building. People of all ages and from all over Idaho attended the march and rally. "But this is only the first mile". (more...)
- March 25, 2018
The rally was filled with young speakers, like the survivors from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. "A new generation has been galvanised by their collective rage and they are ready not only to march but to vote", she said. It was one of the largest gatherings ever at the City-County Building. People of all ages and from all over Idaho attended the march and rally. "But this is only the first mile". (more...)
Momentum is with March For Our Lives, but it doesn't matter
- March 25, 2018
Some of the young voices were very young. Carrying signs with slogans such as "If they choose guns over our kids, vote them out", protesters in Washington jammed Pennsylvania Avenue as students from the Parkland , Florida , high school where 17 people were shot to death called on lawmakers and President Donald Trump to confront the issue. (more...)
- March 25, 2018
Some of the young voices were very young. Carrying signs with slogans such as "If they choose guns over our kids, vote them out", protesters in Washington jammed Pennsylvania Avenue as students from the Parkland , Florida , high school where 17 people were shot to death called on lawmakers and President Donald Trump to confront the issue. (more...)
Deputy at Parkland school suspended for sleeping on duty
- March 25, 2018
Israel has also been faulted for not acting on dozens of tips about Nikolas Cruz , the alleged shooter in the February shooting . "He has all the same flags present as his brother", she said . Desbab also said he advised Nicholas Cruz to go to a psychotherapist, but he dismissed it. Hundreds of Florida high school students headed for Washington on Thursday to take part in a weekend march for gun control organized by fellow teenagers after the massacre at a school in the southern ... (more...)
- March 25, 2018
Israel has also been faulted for not acting on dozens of tips about Nikolas Cruz , the alleged shooter in the February shooting . "He has all the same flags present as his brother", she said . Desbab also said he advised Nicholas Cruz to go to a psychotherapist, but he dismissed it. Hundreds of Florida high school students headed for Washington on Thursday to take part in a weekend march for gun control organized by fellow teenagers after the massacre at a school in the southern ... (more...)
US$60 billion in tariffs? Not exactly
- March 25, 2018
Trump's national security justification for the levies that the bloc called a "sector-wide protection". The European Union leaders say that they want the temporary exemption to USA tariffs on steel and aluminum the tariffs to be made permanent. (more...)
- March 25, 2018
Trump's national security justification for the levies that the bloc called a "sector-wide protection". The European Union leaders say that they want the temporary exemption to USA tariffs on steel and aluminum the tariffs to be made permanent. (more...)
China can't be seen as weak against `bully' Trump, says Stiglitz
- March 25, 2018
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a memorandum on the plan in a unilateral move that triggered a market sell-off. That worries Minnesota's ethanol CEOs, including Randall Doyal of the Al-Corn Clean Fuel ethanol plant in Claremont. (more...)
- March 25, 2018
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a memorandum on the plan in a unilateral move that triggered a market sell-off. That worries Minnesota's ethanol CEOs, including Randall Doyal of the Al-Corn Clean Fuel ethanol plant in Claremont. (more...)
US Aims to Announce Trade Deal with South Korea Next Week
- March 25, 2018
WASHINGTON-The United States and South Korea could announce a trade deal next week that would cover an exemption from USA steel and aluminum tariffs and other trade issues, President Donald Trump and his commerce secretary said on Friday. The Trump administration in July convened talks to renegotiate the treaty, arguing the 2012 deal was lopsided because the United States trade deficit ballooned since it was signed. (more...)
- March 25, 2018
WASHINGTON-The United States and South Korea could announce a trade deal next week that would cover an exemption from USA steel and aluminum tariffs and other trade issues, President Donald Trump and his commerce secretary said on Friday. The Trump administration in July convened talks to renegotiate the treaty, arguing the 2012 deal was lopsided because the United States trade deficit ballooned since it was signed. (more...)
Students silent no more on gun violence
- March 25, 2018
The man, Russ Acosta, told BuzzFeed News that his 18-year-old daughter had asked him to join her at the march, which was just one of more than 800 taking place across the country on Saturday. The youthful USA organisers have won kudos and cash from dozens of celebrities, with singer Demi Lovato and Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda among those performing in Washington. (more...)
- March 25, 2018
The man, Russ Acosta, told BuzzFeed News that his 18-year-old daughter had asked him to join her at the march, which was just one of more than 800 taking place across the country on Saturday. The youthful USA organisers have won kudos and cash from dozens of celebrities, with singer Demi Lovato and Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda among those performing in Washington. (more...)
United Kingdom forms cryptocurrency task force
- March 25, 2018
And a new programme, developed by the government's fintech delivery panel, will be created to help fintech firms to take advantage of the UK's diverse workforce. The task force will also be responsible for assessing "the future response of the appropriate authorities, including around regulation". The chancellor and Scott Morrison, Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Australia, will also sign a new Fintech Bridge agreement in a bid to open a new global market for United Kingdom firms ... (more...)
- March 25, 2018
And a new programme, developed by the government's fintech delivery panel, will be created to help fintech firms to take advantage of the UK's diverse workforce. The task force will also be responsible for assessing "the future response of the appropriate authorities, including around regulation". The chancellor and Scott Morrison, Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Australia, will also sign a new Fintech Bridge agreement in a bid to open a new global market for United Kingdom firms ... (more...)
Notre Dame in contract discussions for home-and-home series with Alabama
- March 25, 2018
There's no indication as to when a Notre Dame-Alabama home-and-home series would take place, but the Fighting Irish schedule is pretty loaded in the next few years. The Crimson Tide's other non-conference games come against Arkansas State, Louisiana and The Citadel. The teams have previously played seven times dating back to 1973, with Notre Dame claiming five victories. (more...)
- March 25, 2018
There's no indication as to when a Notre Dame-Alabama home-and-home series would take place, but the Fighting Irish schedule is pretty loaded in the next few years. The Crimson Tide's other non-conference games come against Arkansas State, Louisiana and The Citadel. The teams have previously played seven times dating back to 1973, with Notre Dame claiming five victories. (more...)
Craigslist shuts down personals section amid anti-sex trafficking bill
- March 25, 2018
Instead, a message pops up saying "any tool or service can be misused". It added that it was "regretfully" taking its personal ads offline, but would hopefully "bring them back some day". Other websites may follow, too, with some suggesting that dating and hookup apps may be at risk for prosecution under sex trafficking laws. Unable to ensure that its personals section - where people post for platonic or romantic relationships - would be able to oblige, Craigslist was forced to shut it ... (more...)
- March 25, 2018
Instead, a message pops up saying "any tool or service can be misused". It added that it was "regretfully" taking its personal ads offline, but would hopefully "bring them back some day". Other websites may follow, too, with some suggesting that dating and hookup apps may be at risk for prosecution under sex trafficking laws. Unable to ensure that its personals section - where people post for platonic or romantic relationships - would be able to oblige, Craigslist was forced to shut it ... (more...)
Pakistan President makes a special request
- March 25, 2018
He thanked Pakistan for being a key ally of Sri Lanka. At the Nur Khan Airbase, he was seen off by President Mamnoon Hussain. Three MoUs were signed during the visit to further strengthen Pakistan-Sri Lanka bilateral cooperation for capacity building of diplomats, Public Policy research and training of civil servants. (more...)
- March 25, 2018
He thanked Pakistan for being a key ally of Sri Lanka. At the Nur Khan Airbase, he was seen off by President Mamnoon Hussain. Three MoUs were signed during the visit to further strengthen Pakistan-Sri Lanka bilateral cooperation for capacity building of diplomats, Public Policy research and training of civil servants. (more...)
Afghanistan: 14 killed, 40 wounded in vehicle bomb explosion in Lashkargah City
- March 25, 2018
The police spokesman confirmed the blast was caused by a auto bomb. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack. The suicide attack happened in Lashkar Gah, the capital of opium poppy-rich Helmand province, as spectators were leaving a wrestling match at the stadium, provincial governor spokesman Omar Zwak told AFP . (more...)
- March 25, 2018
The police spokesman confirmed the blast was caused by a auto bomb. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack. The suicide attack happened in Lashkar Gah, the capital of opium poppy-rich Helmand province, as spectators were leaving a wrestling match at the stadium, provincial governor spokesman Omar Zwak told AFP . (more...)
Bolton Expected to 'Clean House' at NSC
- March 25, 2018
Ford Jr., told the committee in a public hearing two weeks ago that he considered Bolton "a serial abuser" of underlings and "a quintessential kiss-up, kickdown sort of guy". Bolton wants to go to war with North Korea and has dismissed talks. But he is a harsh critic of worldwide institutions such as the United Nations (despite once serving as America's representative to that body), he has generally hawkish views on North Korea, and he has repeatedly called for the USA to withdraw from the ... (more...)
- March 25, 2018
Ford Jr., told the committee in a public hearing two weeks ago that he considered Bolton "a serial abuser" of underlings and "a quintessential kiss-up, kickdown sort of guy". Bolton wants to go to war with North Korea and has dismissed talks. But he is a harsh critic of worldwide institutions such as the United Nations (despite once serving as America's representative to that body), he has generally hawkish views on North Korea, and he has repeatedly called for the USA to withdraw from the ... (more...)
School bus, truck collide at intersection
- March 25, 2018
Superintendent Les Tubb and BCSO deputies responded and it was determined the shot came from a BB- or pellet-type gun. The school district says the substitute driver let the two strangers on board after they motioned for the school bus to pull over. (more...)
- March 25, 2018
Superintendent Les Tubb and BCSO deputies responded and it was determined the shot came from a BB- or pellet-type gun. The school district says the substitute driver let the two strangers on board after they motioned for the school bus to pull over. (more...)
NY court denies bid by Trump to dismiss woman's defamation suit
- March 25, 2018
She rejected Trump's claim that he was immune from being sued, finding "absolutely no authority" to dismiss litigation related "purely to unofficial conduct" exclusively because he occupied the White House . He also republished on Twitter another a post that called Zervos' accusations a "hoax". Her lawsuit sought damages and an apology. Schecter cited litigation against President Bill Clinton in the 1990s in ruling in favor of Zervos on Tuesday. (more...)
- March 25, 2018
She rejected Trump's claim that he was immune from being sued, finding "absolutely no authority" to dismiss litigation related "purely to unofficial conduct" exclusively because he occupied the White House . He also republished on Twitter another a post that called Zervos' accusations a "hoax". Her lawsuit sought damages and an apology. Schecter cited litigation against President Bill Clinton in the 1990s in ruling in favor of Zervos on Tuesday. (more...)
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