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Canada to target smuggling of steel meant to dodge U.S. tariffs
- March 28, 2018
Several days after US government introduced global tariffs on steel and aluminum, government of Canada on Tuesday said that it would bring new rules on preventing diversion and transshipping of steel and aluminum, reported by Wall Street Journal . (more...)
- March 28, 2018
Several days after US government introduced global tariffs on steel and aluminum, government of Canada on Tuesday said that it would bring new rules on preventing diversion and transshipping of steel and aluminum, reported by Wall Street Journal . (more...)
Al Sharpton's half brother, Kenneth Glasgow, 52, has been charged with murder
- March 28, 2018
Kenneth Glasgow, 52-year-old half-brother of Al Sharpton, is suspected of being the driver of a vehicle linked to the Sunday murder of Breunia Jennings, 23. In wake of the murder charge, members of Glasgow's congregation have left several messages of support on his Facebook's page. The Dothan Police Department has arrested two suspects on a capital murder charge in connection with the weekend shooting death of a woman. (more...)
- March 28, 2018
Kenneth Glasgow, 52-year-old half-brother of Al Sharpton, is suspected of being the driver of a vehicle linked to the Sunday murder of Breunia Jennings, 23. In wake of the murder charge, members of Glasgow's congregation have left several messages of support on his Facebook's page. The Dothan Police Department has arrested two suspects on a capital murder charge in connection with the weekend shooting death of a woman. (more...)
Mattis predicts partnership with Bolton despite differences
- March 28, 2018
The retired Marine general said he had never met Bolton before, but expected to get together with him soon at the Pentagon. Mattis and Bolton have differed on a number of positions, the starkest being North Korea. Bolton argued in September on Fox News that the "only diplomatic option left is to end the regime in North Korea" and "anybody who thinks more diplomacy.is just giving North Korea more time to increase its nuclear arsenal". (more...)
- March 28, 2018
The retired Marine general said he had never met Bolton before, but expected to get together with him soon at the Pentagon. Mattis and Bolton have differed on a number of positions, the starkest being North Korea. Bolton argued in September on Fox News that the "only diplomatic option left is to end the regime in North Korea" and "anybody who thinks more diplomacy.is just giving North Korea more time to increase its nuclear arsenal". (more...)
3 militants killed in Rajouri encounter: deputy commissioner
- March 28, 2018
A senior officer said four terrorists were gunned down after an eight-hour-long encounter. The following information was shared by Shahid Choudhary, Rajouri District Collector, on his official Twitter account. All the schools in the area were closed today as a precautionary measure after police recovered three bags with explosives and hand grenades. He tweeted, "Sunderbani encounter: 3 terrorists killed as per reports. (more...)
- March 28, 2018
A senior officer said four terrorists were gunned down after an eight-hour-long encounter. The following information was shared by Shahid Choudhary, Rajouri District Collector, on his official Twitter account. All the schools in the area were closed today as a precautionary measure after police recovered three bags with explosives and hand grenades. He tweeted, "Sunderbani encounter: 3 terrorists killed as per reports. (more...)
Delhi Government submits notification for 351 roads in Supreme Court
- March 28, 2018
Families of traders, including children, are set to take part in the protest rally. "In all, about 40 lakh people in Delhi are being affected by the sealing" said Paveen Khandelwal secretary-general, Confederatiuon of All India Traders. The drive was implemented by the three BJP-ruled municipal corporations. Since December 2017, the municipal corporations have been carrying out a drive to seal unauthorised commercial establishments on the orders of the Supreme Court-appointed Monitoring ... (more...)
- March 28, 2018
Families of traders, including children, are set to take part in the protest rally. "In all, about 40 lakh people in Delhi are being affected by the sealing" said Paveen Khandelwal secretary-general, Confederatiuon of All India Traders. The drive was implemented by the three BJP-ruled municipal corporations. Since December 2017, the municipal corporations have been carrying out a drive to seal unauthorised commercial establishments on the orders of the Supreme Court-appointed Monitoring ... (more...)
Passenger molests Vistara cabin crew on Lucknow-Delhi flight, arrested
- March 28, 2018
The incident took place when the flight UK997 from Lucknow landed in Delhi and was preparing for deplaning on March 24. Confirming the news, Sanjay Bhatia, DCP (airport) said, "The complainant told that when passengers were de-boarding the flight at Delhi airport, as per her job she was standing near the exit gate and guiding passengers when the accused touched her inappropriately". (more...)
- March 28, 2018
The incident took place when the flight UK997 from Lucknow landed in Delhi and was preparing for deplaning on March 24. Confirming the news, Sanjay Bhatia, DCP (airport) said, "The complainant told that when passengers were de-boarding the flight at Delhi airport, as per her job she was standing near the exit gate and guiding passengers when the accused touched her inappropriately". (more...)
CBSE reschedules 'leaked' Board exam of Class 12th & 10th
- March 28, 2018
The CBSE is going to re-schedule the dates of corresponding examinations and announce the dates soon. It is clear, that the news of re-examination has not gone down well with the students and their guardians and poses a huge question to the board's credibility about conducting board examinations. (more...)
- March 28, 2018
The CBSE is going to re-schedule the dates of corresponding examinations and announce the dates soon. It is clear, that the news of re-examination has not gone down well with the students and their guardians and poses a huge question to the board's credibility about conducting board examinations. (more...)
Rajya Sabha bids farewell to retiring members
- March 28, 2018
PM Modi recalled efforts put by Professor Kurien as saying, "Everyone will remember Professor Kurien's smiling face, even when he is admonishing others". "Unfortunately, you will not be a part of Parliament when the long due decision on Triple Talaq is taken", he added. He expressed some sadness that they won't be present when the Law pertaining to Triple Talaq is passed, but he said that his own office is open for everyone and he'd welcome any of their thoughts and suggestions if they share ... (more...)
- March 28, 2018
PM Modi recalled efforts put by Professor Kurien as saying, "Everyone will remember Professor Kurien's smiling face, even when he is admonishing others". "Unfortunately, you will not be a part of Parliament when the long due decision on Triple Talaq is taken", he added. He expressed some sadness that they won't be present when the Law pertaining to Triple Talaq is passed, but he said that his own office is open for everyone and he'd welcome any of their thoughts and suggestions if they share ... (more...)
Vicki Momberg sentenced to three years in jail
- March 28, 2018
The constable had been trying to assist her after a smash-and-grab incident. Lawlor asked for Momberg to be sent for rehabilitation instead of direct imprisonment. Momberg, 49, was found guilty of four counts of crimen injuria in November past year, after she was seen shouting racial slurs at a black police officer, who was trying to assist her after she was involved in an alleged smash and grab incident. (more...)
- March 28, 2018
The constable had been trying to assist her after a smash-and-grab incident. Lawlor asked for Momberg to be sent for rehabilitation instead of direct imprisonment. Momberg, 49, was found guilty of four counts of crimen injuria in November past year, after she was seen shouting racial slurs at a black police officer, who was trying to assist her after she was involved in an alleged smash and grab incident. (more...)
Iowa Family Died of Gas Asphyxiation at Mexican Resort
- March 28, 2018
The family was reported missing by relatives in their hometown after they didn't return from their trip, prompting Mexican officials to do a welfare check on Friday. The sister, Renee Hoyt, said the Sharps were scheduled to depart from the Cancun airport Wednesday and fly to St. Louis on a nonstop flight. "I guess we were all kind of hoping for the best", she said. (more...)
- March 28, 2018
The family was reported missing by relatives in their hometown after they didn't return from their trip, prompting Mexican officials to do a welfare check on Friday. The sister, Renee Hoyt, said the Sharps were scheduled to depart from the Cancun airport Wednesday and fly to St. Louis on a nonstop flight. "I guess we were all kind of hoping for the best", she said. (more...)
Staunch Suu Kyi ally elected Myanmar president
- March 28, 2018
Myanmar's parliament has elected Win Myint, a loyalist of Aung San Suu Kyi , as new president. Wim Myint, member of parliament and former house speaker waves after a voting session at the lower house parliament in Naypyidaw on March 23, 2018. (more...)
- March 28, 2018
Myanmar's parliament has elected Win Myint, a loyalist of Aung San Suu Kyi , as new president. Wim Myint, member of parliament and former house speaker waves after a voting session at the lower house parliament in Naypyidaw on March 23, 2018. (more...)
Pakistan PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Put Through Security Check In US
- March 28, 2018
During the visit he also reportedly met US Vice President Mike Pence. Footage aired on Pakistani television this week shows Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi retrieving his bag and coat and exiting a security checkpoint at what appears to be an American airport. (more...)
- March 28, 2018
During the visit he also reportedly met US Vice President Mike Pence. Footage aired on Pakistani television this week shows Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi retrieving his bag and coat and exiting a security checkpoint at what appears to be an American airport. (more...)
Gujarat Elections, Amit Shah Photos and Videos
- March 28, 2018
Shah made no mention of it on his Twitter handle and party spokespersons kept mum through the day. The seer said the Siddaramaiah government helped the community with a separate religion tag and the long standing demand has been met. The BJP clearly thought silence was the better part of valour. To a question on certain Lingayat seers demanding BJP tickets to contest the poll, Shah said it would be premature to answer the query as tickets have not been finalised yet. (more...)
- March 28, 2018
Shah made no mention of it on his Twitter handle and party spokespersons kept mum through the day. The seer said the Siddaramaiah government helped the community with a separate religion tag and the long standing demand has been met. The BJP clearly thought silence was the better part of valour. To a question on certain Lingayat seers demanding BJP tickets to contest the poll, Shah said it would be premature to answer the query as tickets have not been finalised yet. (more...)
Doblete de Borré en amistoso de River
- March 28, 2018
La primera acción de peligro fue para la visita. Una de ellas fue Yeferson Soteldo que estuvo muy cerca de abrir el marcador con un remate que atajó Germán Lux y luego dio en el palo. Desde un primer minuto Universidad de Chile mostró más ganas que los transandinos por llevarse el triunfo. "Fox Networks Group comunica que el partido entre Universidad de Chile vs. (more...)
- March 28, 2018
La primera acción de peligro fue para la visita. Una de ellas fue Yeferson Soteldo que estuvo muy cerca de abrir el marcador con un remate que atajó Germán Lux y luego dio en el palo. Desde un primer minuto Universidad de Chile mostró más ganas que los transandinos por llevarse el triunfo. "Fox Networks Group comunica que el partido entre Universidad de Chile vs. (more...)
Saudi Arabia, Softbank to build huge solar plant
- March 28, 2018
The intention is to complete due diligence on the project by the end of May. The project is expected to have the capacity to produce up to 200 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, SoftBank Chief Executive Masayoshi Son told reporters in NY. Earlier on Tuesday, the Saudi-U.S. CEO Forum gathered American and Saudi business leaders in NY, where the kingdom announced about three dozen memorandums of understanding with U.S. (more...)
- March 28, 2018
The intention is to complete due diligence on the project by the end of May. The project is expected to have the capacity to produce up to 200 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, SoftBank Chief Executive Masayoshi Son told reporters in NY. Earlier on Tuesday, the Saudi-U.S. CEO Forum gathered American and Saudi business leaders in NY, where the kingdom announced about three dozen memorandums of understanding with U.S. (more...)
Campaign caravan of Brazil's Lula shot at, no one hurt
- March 28, 2018
No one was injured. The presidential election will be held in Brazil in October, and Lula da Silva declared that he is ready to become a presidential candidate despite the court's decision. Since the caravan began on March 19, it has been met with a nonstop aggressions from right-wing groups. They have thrown eggs and rocks. "Today they fired a shot at a bus", he said. (more...)
- March 28, 2018
No one was injured. The presidential election will be held in Brazil in October, and Lula da Silva declared that he is ready to become a presidential candidate despite the court's decision. Since the caravan began on March 19, it has been met with a nonstop aggressions from right-wing groups. They have thrown eggs and rocks. "Today they fired a shot at a bus", he said. (more...)
Confirmed: North Korea's Kim Jong Un met China's Xi Jinping
- March 28, 2018
North Korea's KCNA news agency called the visit "a milestone" in improving ties with China. China's relations with North Korea chilled quickly after Beijing joined US -led efforts to intensify sanctions against the North. Images broadcast on Chinese state television CCTV Wednesday showed Kim and his wife, Ri Sol Ju, meeting with Xi and other Chinese officials during the trip. (more...)
- March 28, 2018
North Korea's KCNA news agency called the visit "a milestone" in improving ties with China. China's relations with North Korea chilled quickly after Beijing joined US -led efforts to intensify sanctions against the North. Images broadcast on Chinese state television CCTV Wednesday showed Kim and his wife, Ri Sol Ju, meeting with Xi and other Chinese officials during the trip. (more...)
Karnataka assembly elections on May 12, counting on May 18
- March 28, 2018
Except the BJP chief really meant to hit out at Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah . Shah had caused a major embarrassment for himself and his party when he accidentally blamed BS Yeddyurappa for being the number one in corruption. The notification for the polls will be issued on April 17 and the last date for filing of nomination will be April 24 , Rawat said at a press conference. (more...)
- March 28, 2018
Except the BJP chief really meant to hit out at Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah . Shah had caused a major embarrassment for himself and his party when he accidentally blamed BS Yeddyurappa for being the number one in corruption. The notification for the polls will be issued on April 17 and the last date for filing of nomination will be April 24 , Rawat said at a press conference. (more...)
Simbhaoli Sugar, OBC tank on fraud probe by CBI
- March 28, 2018
The CBI's FIR, reported The Times of India (TOI), has alleged that Oriental Bank of Commerce sanctioned a loan amounting to Rs 148.59 crore to Simbhaoli Sugars in December 2011 after the company approached it with a proposal for financing sugarcane farmers under the tie-up arrangement with the company (with a maximum limit of Rs 3 lakh per farmer). (more...)
- March 28, 2018
The CBI's FIR, reported The Times of India (TOI), has alleged that Oriental Bank of Commerce sanctioned a loan amounting to Rs 148.59 crore to Simbhaoli Sugars in December 2011 after the company approached it with a proposal for financing sugarcane farmers under the tie-up arrangement with the company (with a maximum limit of Rs 3 lakh per farmer). (more...)
Facebook shares edge higher as US FTC investigates tech platform's data practices
- March 28, 2018
Facebook reached a settlement with the FTC in 2011 offering privacy assurances, though the FTC's probe may extend to Facebook's compliance with US-EU principles for transferring data. He also said sorry in full-page advertisements in British and USA newspapers. "We are now taking steps to make sure this doesn't happen again". What's curious is that there is a headline that says "What categories of my Facebook data are available to me?". (more...)
- March 28, 2018
Facebook reached a settlement with the FTC in 2011 offering privacy assurances, though the FTC's probe may extend to Facebook's compliance with US-EU principles for transferring data. He also said sorry in full-page advertisements in British and USA newspapers. "We are now taking steps to make sure this doesn't happen again". What's curious is that there is a headline that says "What categories of my Facebook data are available to me?". (more...)
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