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Rugby rape trial told being drunk is not consent
- March 27, 2018
She also confirmed that three questions posed by the jury will be addressed when the case resumes on Wednesday morning. The issue paper containing all of the charges was handed to the jury foreman. Why would she make up these allegations, unless she is telling the truth. The task of the jury is to decide whether the prosecution has made them "sure" of the defendants' guilt, the court heard. (more...)
- March 27, 2018
She also confirmed that three questions posed by the jury will be addressed when the case resumes on Wednesday morning. The issue paper containing all of the charges was handed to the jury foreman. Why would she make up these allegations, unless she is telling the truth. The task of the jury is to decide whether the prosecution has made them "sure" of the defendants' guilt, the court heard. (more...)
JSW Steel signs Memorandum of Cooperation to invest $500mn in USA
- March 27, 2018
The investment, subject environmental protection approvals, facilitates expansion, and the funds will be used for backward integration, to create the first melt and manufacture and enhance capability of its contiguous plate and pipe facility. (more...)
- March 27, 2018
The investment, subject environmental protection approvals, facilitates expansion, and the funds will be used for backward integration, to create the first melt and manufacture and enhance capability of its contiguous plate and pipe facility. (more...)
Gun control bills advance in New Jersey
- March 27, 2018
The New Jersey State Assembly is set to vote on bills that would curb the magazine capacity of firearms, require background checks for private gun sales and ban armor-piercing ammunition. That bill passed 48 to 26 with two abstentions, mostly along party lines. "Many wore National Rifle Association hats and carried signs that read" NRA Stand and Fight". (more...)
- March 27, 2018
The New Jersey State Assembly is set to vote on bills that would curb the magazine capacity of firearms, require background checks for private gun sales and ban armor-piercing ammunition. That bill passed 48 to 26 with two abstentions, mostly along party lines. "Many wore National Rifle Association hats and carried signs that read" NRA Stand and Fight". (more...)
No, Parkland Student Emma González Did Not Rip Up the US Constitution
- March 27, 2018
Yet there is no explaining why some right-leaning Americans refuse to delete the doctored images of González from their social media feeds since they were proven to be fake. Gonzalez spoke with other Parkland, Florida, students on Saturday at a protest in Washington to demand action on gun control. Since a gunman opened fire at her school on February 14, killing 17, Gonzalez, 18, has been a prominent leader of the #NeverAgain movement , appearing in TV interviews and on magazine covers. (more...)
- March 27, 2018
Yet there is no explaining why some right-leaning Americans refuse to delete the doctored images of González from their social media feeds since they were proven to be fake. Gonzalez spoke with other Parkland, Florida, students on Saturday at a protest in Washington to demand action on gun control. Since a gunman opened fire at her school on February 14, killing 17, Gonzalez, 18, has been a prominent leader of the #NeverAgain movement , appearing in TV interviews and on magazine covers. (more...)
Stock On the Run: Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:FITB)
- March 27, 2018
Sensato Investors Llc who had been investing in Smith & Nephew Plc for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $16.08 billion market cap company. The company presently has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $30.89. British Columbia Mngmt Corporation has 0.09% invested in Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ: FITB ). (more...)
- March 27, 2018
Sensato Investors Llc who had been investing in Smith & Nephew Plc for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $16.08 billion market cap company. The company presently has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $30.89. British Columbia Mngmt Corporation has 0.09% invested in Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ: FITB ). (more...)
European Union starts safeguard probe into certain steel products
- March 27, 2018
It concerns products of all origin and its opening does not prejudge its results. However, the procedure may result in the imposition of import duties or quotas to protect European Union producers from excessive imports if necessary. The investigation, launched today, covers 27 categories of steel products. It will in principle be concluded within 9 months; should provisional measures prove necessary, they can be adopted at short notice. (more...)
- March 27, 2018
It concerns products of all origin and its opening does not prejudge its results. However, the procedure may result in the imposition of import duties or quotas to protect European Union producers from excessive imports if necessary. The investigation, launched today, covers 27 categories of steel products. It will in principle be concluded within 9 months; should provisional measures prove necessary, they can be adopted at short notice. (more...)
Snow, sleet and cold forecast for Easter week in Denmark
- March 27, 2018
Following recent bouts with wintry weather even after last week's spring equinox, many folks might consider the warmth and cloudy skies an acceptable temporary trade off for sunshine and cooler than average temperatures. Little to no accumulation is expected, but if you're up late Thursday night or early Friday morning - don't be startled if you see some wet snowflakes flying around. (more...)
- March 27, 2018
Following recent bouts with wintry weather even after last week's spring equinox, many folks might consider the warmth and cloudy skies an acceptable temporary trade off for sunshine and cooler than average temperatures. Little to no accumulation is expected, but if you're up late Thursday night or early Friday morning - don't be startled if you see some wet snowflakes flying around. (more...)
Iranian President Rouhani kicks off trip to Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan
- March 27, 2018
According to the agency, the proximity of the two states' positions on a number of issues of regional and worldwide policy determined the productive cooperation of Turkmenistan and Iran within the framework of global structures. Overall, valuable agreements were signed that could further enhance bilateral cooperation. Rouhani's visit comes at the official invitation of Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow. (more...)
- March 27, 2018
According to the agency, the proximity of the two states' positions on a number of issues of regional and worldwide policy determined the productive cooperation of Turkmenistan and Iran within the framework of global structures. Overall, valuable agreements were signed that could further enhance bilateral cooperation. Rouhani's visit comes at the official invitation of Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow. (more...)
Warmer Weather on the Way
- March 27, 2018
Clouds will be gradually decreasing tonight as temperatures once again fall back down into the upper 20s and lower 30s. So plan on jacket weather for the start of the work week. Strong Westerly winds are expected to increase Monday evening with sustained winds around 25 to 35 miles per hour. This will continue into Wednesday morning. (more...)
- March 27, 2018
Clouds will be gradually decreasing tonight as temperatures once again fall back down into the upper 20s and lower 30s. So plan on jacket weather for the start of the work week. Strong Westerly winds are expected to increase Monday evening with sustained winds around 25 to 35 miles per hour. This will continue into Wednesday morning. (more...)
Ramaphosa says youth unemployment SA's biggest challenge
- March 27, 2018
About 100 companies - involved in the YES initiative - will provide corporate work experiences for young people or empower them through training and funding to start and grow their own businesses. The Youth Employment Service (YES) aims to create more than one million paid internships for mainly black South Africans, between the ages of 18 and 35, over the next three years. (more...)
- March 27, 2018
About 100 companies - involved in the YES initiative - will provide corporate work experiences for young people or empower them through training and funding to start and grow their own businesses. The Youth Employment Service (YES) aims to create more than one million paid internships for mainly black South Africans, between the ages of 18 and 35, over the next three years. (more...)
Maryland school shooter died from gunshot to head, sheriff says
- March 27, 2018
New details released by the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office on Monday show that 17-year-old Austin Rollins fired one fatal shot to his head. According to details released by the St. Willey, who police said "had a prior relationship" with Rollins "which recently ended", died Thursday after her family pulled her off life support. (more...)
- March 27, 2018
New details released by the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office on Monday show that 17-year-old Austin Rollins fired one fatal shot to his head. According to details released by the St. Willey, who police said "had a prior relationship" with Rollins "which recently ended", died Thursday after her family pulled her off life support. (more...)
Federal officials close investigation into death of Alton Sterling
- March 27, 2018
Sterling was shot and killed outside a Baton Rouge convenience store in July of 2016 by Baton Rouge police officers, Blane Salamoni and Howie Lake II. Moments later, the officers wrestled Sterling to the ground, at which time he was shot. He added Salamoni put his weapon away and tackled Sterling. (more...)
- March 27, 2018
Sterling was shot and killed outside a Baton Rouge convenience store in July of 2016 by Baton Rouge police officers, Blane Salamoni and Howie Lake II. Moments later, the officers wrestled Sterling to the ground, at which time he was shot. He added Salamoni put his weapon away and tackled Sterling. (more...)
Schlitterbahn Waterparks and Resorts co-owner arrested over Kansas death
- March 27, 2018
The charges include involuntary manslaughter in the death of Caleb Schwab , 10, in August 2016. This photo provided by The Wyandotte County Detention Center in Kansas City, Kan., shows Tyler Miles on Friday, March 23, 2018. Investigators also found multiple flaws in the ride design, noting that "it was never properly or fully created to prevent rafts from going airborne". (more...)
- March 27, 2018
The charges include involuntary manslaughter in the death of Caleb Schwab , 10, in August 2016. This photo provided by The Wyandotte County Detention Center in Kansas City, Kan., shows Tyler Miles on Friday, March 23, 2018. Investigators also found multiple flaws in the ride design, noting that "it was never properly or fully created to prevent rafts from going airborne". (more...)
List of countries expelling Russian diplomats
- March 27, 2018
Putin's government in turn ordered 23 British diplomats out of Russian Federation over what it called "unsubstantiated accusations". The decision to expel four Russian diplomats was not taken "flippantly", German foreign minister Heiko Mass said. (more...)
- March 27, 2018
Putin's government in turn ordered 23 British diplomats out of Russian Federation over what it called "unsubstantiated accusations". The decision to expel four Russian diplomats was not taken "flippantly", German foreign minister Heiko Mass said. (more...)
Deve Gowda hits out at Rahul
- March 27, 2018
Recently in a public meeting, Rahul said, "JD (S), they have to make it clear whether they are the BJP's B team or not". "If the JD (S) fails to form government on its own strength, we will sit in the Opposition and not knock on the door of either the Congress or the BJP", he said. (more...)
- March 27, 2018
Recently in a public meeting, Rahul said, "JD (S), they have to make it clear whether they are the BJP's B team or not". "If the JD (S) fails to form government on its own strength, we will sit in the Opposition and not knock on the door of either the Congress or the BJP", he said. (more...)
Nato expels seven Russian diplomats and caps size of mission
- March 27, 2018
He noted that the alliance had thus sent a clear message to Russian Federation that there were "costs and consequences for its risky pattern of behavior". As of midday on March 27, 23 countries in total have announced the expulsion of Russian diplomats in connection with the Skripal case: 16 countries of the European Union, the USA, Canada, Albania, Macedonia, Norway, Ukraine and Australia. (more...)
- March 27, 2018
He noted that the alliance had thus sent a clear message to Russian Federation that there were "costs and consequences for its risky pattern of behavior". As of midday on March 27, 23 countries in total have announced the expulsion of Russian diplomats in connection with the Skripal case: 16 countries of the European Union, the USA, Canada, Albania, Macedonia, Norway, Ukraine and Australia. (more...)
Wall Street bonuses surged for 2017
- March 27, 2018
Still, the fact that more than three-quarters of all Wall Street employers make less than that is an indication that a select few mega-earners are pulling up the average significantly while the median all-in compensation total is much lower. (more...)
- March 27, 2018
Still, the fact that more than three-quarters of all Wall Street employers make less than that is an indication that a select few mega-earners are pulling up the average significantly while the median all-in compensation total is much lower. (more...)
Adult Film Star Claims Intimate Encounter with US President
- March 27, 2018
So far, Trump himself has remained uncharacteristically quiet on Twitter as questions arise about hush money paid to Daniels. When asked whether Trump believes Daniels's claim she was threatened, Shah replied, "No, he does not". This is not an easy standard to prove in court. The Washington Post reached out to a former official who has worked on the White House security clearance adjudication process for both Republican and Democratic presidents who believes that it's very likely Trump ... (more...)
- March 27, 2018
So far, Trump himself has remained uncharacteristically quiet on Twitter as questions arise about hush money paid to Daniels. When asked whether Trump believes Daniels's claim she was threatened, Shah replied, "No, he does not". This is not an easy standard to prove in court. The Washington Post reached out to a former official who has worked on the White House security clearance adjudication process for both Republican and Democratic presidents who believes that it's very likely Trump ... (more...)
LS adjourned till Wednesday: No Trust Motion not taken up
- March 27, 2018
But as the House reconvened, the protesting members were on their feet again. Anguished over not being allowed to bid farewell to retiring members, Rajya Sabha Chairman M. Maitreyan sought the Prime Minister's intervention on their demand for immediate setting up of the Cauvery river water management board. As the repeated plea from the Chair urging the slogan shouting AIADMK members and rebel AAP member Dharam Vira Gandhi to return to their seats from the Well did not yield expected ... (more...)
- March 27, 2018
But as the House reconvened, the protesting members were on their feet again. Anguished over not being allowed to bid farewell to retiring members, Rajya Sabha Chairman M. Maitreyan sought the Prime Minister's intervention on their demand for immediate setting up of the Cauvery river water management board. As the repeated plea from the Chair urging the slogan shouting AIADMK members and rebel AAP member Dharam Vira Gandhi to return to their seats from the Well did not yield expected ... (more...)
Italian Parliament elects speakers on fourth attempt
- March 27, 2018
Fico's name was proposed shortly before vote for M5S after candidacy of Riccardo Fraccaro, who had been vetoed by parties of right at morning meeting of its leaders, was withdrawn. Italy has moved closer towards forming a groundbreaking eurosceptic coalition after the winners of Italy's election struck a deal to choose the new speakers of the houses of parliament. (more...)
- March 27, 2018
Fico's name was proposed shortly before vote for M5S after candidacy of Riccardo Fraccaro, who had been vetoed by parties of right at morning meeting of its leaders, was withdrawn. Italy has moved closer towards forming a groundbreaking eurosceptic coalition after the winners of Italy's election struck a deal to choose the new speakers of the houses of parliament. (more...)
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