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India to launch communication satellite GSAT-6A
- March 29, 2018
The 27-hour countdown for the flight of ISRO's communication satellite GSAT-6A is progressing smoothly, said an official of the space agency. "The satellite will provide a platform for developing technologies such as the demonstration of a 6-meter S-Band Unfurlable Antenna, handheld ground terminals and network management techniques that could be useful in satellite-based mobile communication applications", ISRO said in a statement. (more...)
- March 29, 2018
The 27-hour countdown for the flight of ISRO's communication satellite GSAT-6A is progressing smoothly, said an official of the space agency. "The satellite will provide a platform for developing technologies such as the demonstration of a 6-meter S-Band Unfurlable Antenna, handheld ground terminals and network management techniques that could be useful in satellite-based mobile communication applications", ISRO said in a statement. (more...)
Kosovo warns Serbs not to push for more autonomy
- March 29, 2018
Russia's Foreign Ministry said Moscow "strongly" condemned the incident in Mitrovica , alleging that it was "aimed at intimidating Kosovo Serbs". While Russia supports Serbia's claims over its former province, the US and most Western states have recognized Kosovo's independence a decade ago. (more...)
- March 29, 2018
Russia's Foreign Ministry said Moscow "strongly" condemned the incident in Mitrovica , alleging that it was "aimed at intimidating Kosovo Serbs". While Russia supports Serbia's claims over its former province, the US and most Western states have recognized Kosovo's independence a decade ago. (more...)
Anbang's former chairman contests all charges against him: Shanghai court
- March 29, 2018
The company remained in private control of employees until just one month ago, when, in February, Chinese regulating bodies took administrative control o the insurance group to prevent further potential fraud. On Feb. 23, the government took control of Anbang Group for a period of a year. Earlier in March, China unveiled plans to merge its banking and insurance regulators to tighten supervision of financial risks. (more...)
- March 29, 2018
The company remained in private control of employees until just one month ago, when, in February, Chinese regulating bodies took administrative control o the insurance group to prevent further potential fraud. On Feb. 23, the government took control of Anbang Group for a period of a year. Earlier in March, China unveiled plans to merge its banking and insurance regulators to tighten supervision of financial risks. (more...)
Malaysia Passes Disputed Bill to Change Electoral Borders
- March 29, 2018
Critics say the new boundaries will benefit Najib's Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition, which is facing arguably its toughest polls since independence more than 60 years ago, by assigning larger number of opposition-leaning voters to fewer seats and dividing constituencies along ethnic lines. (more...)
- March 29, 2018
Critics say the new boundaries will benefit Najib's Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition, which is facing arguably its toughest polls since independence more than 60 years ago, by assigning larger number of opposition-leaning voters to fewer seats and dividing constituencies along ethnic lines. (more...)
Department of Justice inspector general investigating alleged FISA abuses
- March 29, 2018
The Department of Justice's internal watchdog announced Wednesday that it will review the DOJ and FBI's compliance with the law and their own policies related to applications for secret surveillance warrants made "related to a certain US person", in response to requests from Attorney General Jeff Sessions and members of Congress. (more...)
- March 29, 2018
The Department of Justice's internal watchdog announced Wednesday that it will review the DOJ and FBI's compliance with the law and their own policies related to applications for secret surveillance warrants made "related to a certain US person", in response to requests from Attorney General Jeff Sessions and members of Congress. (more...)
Indiana students join nationwide anti-gun violence marches
- March 29, 2018
The catch was that each interested student had to write an essay on why they should be selected. " Fight for your lives before it's someone else' jobs ", she said , and left the stage. One of the organizers was Solon High School senior Pranav Iyer. But that's just the first step, David Hogg, a survivor of the February Parkland , Florida school shooting , told NPR Monday. (more...)
- March 29, 2018
The catch was that each interested student had to write an essay on why they should be selected. " Fight for your lives before it's someone else' jobs ", she said , and left the stage. One of the organizers was Solon High School senior Pranav Iyer. But that's just the first step, David Hogg, a survivor of the February Parkland , Florida school shooting , told NPR Monday. (more...)
Spurs list LaMarcus Aldridge as questionable against Thunder
- March 29, 2018
Aldridge, 32, had been carrying the Spurs in the absence of All-Star teammate Kawhi Leonard, who has played just nine games this season because of an injured quadriceps muscle. All four are teams within a game or two of the Spurs, and a win or loss could seriously make the difference between getting into the postseason or missing out. (more...)
- March 29, 2018
Aldridge, 32, had been carrying the Spurs in the absence of All-Star teammate Kawhi Leonard, who has played just nine games this season because of an injured quadriceps muscle. All four are teams within a game or two of the Spurs, and a win or loss could seriously make the difference between getting into the postseason or missing out. (more...)
US Bancorp (USB) vs. FirstEnergy Corp. (FE): Which is the Better Investment?
- March 29, 2018
Another trade for 3,000 shares valued at $1.75M was made by MCKENNA WILLIAM ANDREW on Thursday, September 28. FirstEnergy (NYSE:FE) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 20th. Everett Harris & Ca reported 0.08% of its portfolio in Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (NYSE:EPD). (NYSE:FE) or 93,599 shares. Cwm Ltd Com has 0.01% invested in AutoZone, Inc. (more...)
- March 29, 2018
Another trade for 3,000 shares valued at $1.75M was made by MCKENNA WILLIAM ANDREW on Thursday, September 28. FirstEnergy (NYSE:FE) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 20th. Everett Harris & Ca reported 0.08% of its portfolio in Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (NYSE:EPD). (NYSE:FE) or 93,599 shares. Cwm Ltd Com has 0.01% invested in AutoZone, Inc. (more...)
UAE offers Dhs1.84b to support United Nations plan in Yemen
- March 29, 2018
We believe that the brotherly people and government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have the right to defend itself against any security threats, said the foreign ministry. Party-list Rep. Aniceto D. Bertiz III of ACTS OFW and Rep. Winston Castelo of the Second District of Quezon City said the DFA and DOLE should always be ready for situations like this and asked the two departments to provide the public an update on the situation and ascertain the safety of 1.2 million Filipinos in Saudi ... (more...)
- March 29, 2018
We believe that the brotherly people and government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have the right to defend itself against any security threats, said the foreign ministry. Party-list Rep. Aniceto D. Bertiz III of ACTS OFW and Rep. Winston Castelo of the Second District of Quezon City said the DFA and DOLE should always be ready for situations like this and asked the two departments to provide the public an update on the situation and ascertain the safety of 1.2 million Filipinos in Saudi ... (more...)
Supreme Court Rules Immigrants Can Be Detained Indefinitely Without Bond Hearings
- March 29, 2018
Microsoft challenged the warrant, arguing that prosecutors could not force it to hand over customer emails stored overseas. At stake in the case is whether the government can compel Microsoft to turn over the email of a suspected drug trafficker. (more...)
- March 29, 2018
Microsoft challenged the warrant, arguing that prosecutors could not force it to hand over customer emails stored overseas. At stake in the case is whether the government can compel Microsoft to turn over the email of a suspected drug trafficker. (more...)
French policeman killed in extremist attack honoured in national tribute
- March 29, 2018
Along with the police officer, Lakdim shot dead the passenger of a vehicle he hijacked in Carcassonne and two people in the supermarket he besieged in Trebes. "Others, even many who are courageous, would have wavered or hesitated". Flowers have been piling up outside his local gendarmerie base in Carcassonne, where a note on one bouquet read: "Thanks to you, Arnaud, France is handsome". (more...)
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- March 29, 2018
Along with the police officer, Lakdim shot dead the passenger of a vehicle he hijacked in Carcassonne and two people in the supermarket he besieged in Trebes. "Others, even many who are courageous, would have wavered or hesitated". Flowers have been piling up outside his local gendarmerie base in Carcassonne, where a note on one bouquet read: "Thanks to you, Arnaud, France is handsome". (more...)
White House briefing March 27, 2018
- March 29, 2018
Shah relayed that Trump doesn't think any of the claims made by Daniels (real name Stephanie Clifford) on Sunday night are accurate. Last week Daniels did an exclusive interview with 60 Minutes where she talked about her unique relationship with President Trump to Anderson Cooper. (more...)
- March 29, 2018
Shah relayed that Trump doesn't think any of the claims made by Daniels (real name Stephanie Clifford) on Sunday night are accurate. Last week Daniels did an exclusive interview with 60 Minutes where she talked about her unique relationship with President Trump to Anderson Cooper. (more...)
BMW Group And Daimler To Merge Mobility Services Business Units
- March 29, 2018
Customers use a smartphone app to find and unlock cars parked on city streets and use them for short periods when needed. These divisions were focused on services such as parking, ride-hailing, car-sharing, charging, and multimodal transport. (more...)
- March 29, 2018
Customers use a smartphone app to find and unlock cars parked on city streets and use them for short periods when needed. These divisions were focused on services such as parking, ride-hailing, car-sharing, charging, and multimodal transport. (more...)
Malala returns to Pakistan for the first time since attack
- March 29, 2018
According to media reports, Malala will be flying into Islamabad from Dubai accompanied by her father. She is expected to meet with Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, though one government official said most of her visit would be "kept secret in view of the sensitivity surrounding the visit". (more...)
- March 29, 2018
According to media reports, Malala will be flying into Islamabad from Dubai accompanied by her father. She is expected to meet with Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, though one government official said most of her visit would be "kept secret in view of the sensitivity surrounding the visit". (more...)
Saudi Arabia's King Salman initiates major military reshuffle
- March 29, 2018
The decisions were announced in 39 decrees that were issued by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and included the dismissal of the Kingdom's military Chief of Staff. Women in Saudi Arabia have now been given the green light to enlist in the military as the kingdom continues to enact reforms granting females more access to a wide range of previously forbidden careers. (more...)
- March 29, 2018
The decisions were announced in 39 decrees that were issued by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and included the dismissal of the Kingdom's military Chief of Staff. Women in Saudi Arabia have now been given the green light to enlist in the military as the kingdom continues to enact reforms granting females more access to a wide range of previously forbidden careers. (more...)
Outlander's Tobias Menzies joins The Crown as new Prince Philip
- March 29, 2018
I'll be the first to admit, parting ways with the drama's previous ensemble (namely, Claire Foy , Matt Smith , and Vanessa Kirby) was hard to bear. Olivia Colman was previously confirmed as the new Elizabeth II, with Helena Bonham Carter set to replace Vanessa Kirby as Princess Margaret . (more...)
- March 29, 2018
I'll be the first to admit, parting ways with the drama's previous ensemble (namely, Claire Foy , Matt Smith , and Vanessa Kirby) was hard to bear. Olivia Colman was previously confirmed as the new Elizabeth II, with Helena Bonham Carter set to replace Vanessa Kirby as Princess Margaret . (more...)
Latino community, state leaders condemn proposed census citizenship question
- March 29, 2018
The statement said the reason for asking this question will be to help enforce the Voting Rights Act (VRA). Census numbers determine congressional seats, and funding. California, the lawsuit noted, has more than 10million foreign-born residents and more than 5 million noncitizens among is population of almost 40 million, according to the Census Bureau's latest figures. (more...)
- March 29, 2018
The statement said the reason for asking this question will be to help enforce the Voting Rights Act (VRA). Census numbers determine congressional seats, and funding. California, the lawsuit noted, has more than 10million foreign-born residents and more than 5 million noncitizens among is population of almost 40 million, according to the Census Bureau's latest figures. (more...)
In Assembly, Chandrababu Naidu plays PM Modi's old speeches on special status
- March 29, 2018
Naidu who had been at loggerheads with the Centre over the issue of granting special status to Andhra Pradesh said that his party will go on a "constructive" protest from today onwards. Speaking at the state legislative Assembly, Naidu lashed out at the Modi government for "weakening the federal spirit" by refusing to help Andhra pradesh. (more...)
- March 29, 2018
Naidu who had been at loggerheads with the Centre over the issue of granting special status to Andhra Pradesh said that his party will go on a "constructive" protest from today onwards. Speaking at the state legislative Assembly, Naidu lashed out at the Modi government for "weakening the federal spirit" by refusing to help Andhra pradesh. (more...)
Dozens of children feared dead in fire at shopping centre
- March 29, 2018
Kemerovo , a coalmining centre in Siberia, is located about 3600km east of Moscow . Winter Cherry was one of Kemerovo's most popular entertainment centers for children , with its own indoor skating rink, petting zoo and trampolines. A major fire broke out on Sunday at the fourth floor of the shopping mall where most of the victims were present inside a theatre hall. Other officials were quoted as saying the blaze may have been started by candles used in a children's celebration. (more...)
- March 29, 2018
Kemerovo , a coalmining centre in Siberia, is located about 3600km east of Moscow . Winter Cherry was one of Kemerovo's most popular entertainment centers for children , with its own indoor skating rink, petting zoo and trampolines. A major fire broke out on Sunday at the fourth floor of the shopping mall where most of the victims were present inside a theatre hall. Other officials were quoted as saying the blaze may have been started by candles used in a children's celebration. (more...)
South Korea says watching Beijing 'very closely' amid reports of Kim visit
- March 29, 2018
A senior USA official who follows North Korea closely said the available evidence suggested that Kim had travelled to Beijing to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping, but stressed that has not been confirmed. South Korean news agency News is reported that Kim Yo Jong and the North's ceremonial leader, Kim Yong Nam, were visiting Beijing, citing an unidentified North Korea-related source in Beijing. (more...)
- March 29, 2018
A senior USA official who follows North Korea closely said the available evidence suggested that Kim had travelled to Beijing to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping, but stressed that has not been confirmed. South Korean news agency News is reported that Kim Yo Jong and the North's ceremonial leader, Kim Yong Nam, were visiting Beijing, citing an unidentified North Korea-related source in Beijing. (more...)
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