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Trump administration to hold more pregnant women in ICE detention
- March 30, 2018
Since 2011, ICE had allowed the release of pregnant women from detention centers, the Huffington Post recalls and provided some exemptions for security threats. The National Immigrant Justice Center, a nonprofit that advocates for immigrants' rights, called the new policy "little more than blanket prolonged detention for all immigrants". (more...)
- March 30, 2018
Since 2011, ICE had allowed the release of pregnant women from detention centers, the Huffington Post recalls and provided some exemptions for security threats. The National Immigrant Justice Center, a nonprofit that advocates for immigrants' rights, called the new policy "little more than blanket prolonged detention for all immigrants". (more...)
Activists Outraged Over Recent Immigration Sweeps Surround Ice Office, Block Roadways
- March 30, 2018
Feds also said that nearly half of the over 150 individuals detained had criminal records. In a statement on Wednesday , House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) argued that the sweep "was intended exclusively to terrorize innocent immigrant families and instill fear in the hearts of our communities". (more...)
- March 30, 2018
Feds also said that nearly half of the over 150 individuals detained had criminal records. In a statement on Wednesday , House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) argued that the sweep "was intended exclusively to terrorize innocent immigrant families and instill fear in the hearts of our communities". (more...)
Smriti Irani accuses Kapil Sibal of links with money laundering accused
- March 30, 2018
Citing opindia .com, Irani alleged that Sibal and his wife bought a company called Grand Castilo from Goyal in 2017 while the UPA government was investigating the businessman for bribery. Asked if she will take on Gandhi again in 2019 in Amethi, Irani shot back saying that when one loses the local body and assembly elections, "the electorate is telling you not to come back". (more...)
- March 30, 2018
Citing opindia .com, Irani alleged that Sibal and his wife bought a company called Grand Castilo from Goyal in 2017 while the UPA government was investigating the businessman for bribery. Asked if she will take on Gandhi again in 2019 in Amethi, Irani shot back saying that when one loses the local body and assembly elections, "the electorate is telling you not to come back". (more...)
Donations To The NRA Spiked After The Parkland School Shooting
- March 30, 2018
Congressman Alcee Hastings called for a ban on all assault weapons, and students from Stoneman Douglas and schools throughout the county spoke of the critical and urgent need for laws that will prevent future attacks on schools. Another student Tyah-Amoy Roberts spoke to reporters about how police violence disproportionately affects men and women of color. "The letters shake me up because they are written by regular, everyday teenage girls from across the nation", he said. (more...)
- March 30, 2018
Congressman Alcee Hastings called for a ban on all assault weapons, and students from Stoneman Douglas and schools throughout the county spoke of the critical and urgent need for laws that will prevent future attacks on schools. Another student Tyah-Amoy Roberts spoke to reporters about how police violence disproportionately affects men and women of color. "The letters shake me up because they are written by regular, everyday teenage girls from across the nation", he said. (more...)
President Trump goes after Amazon again
- March 30, 2018
Trump also said that the paper is simply a front for Bezos and his other company. The company's stock value fell more than 7 percent to as low as $1,387 at 11.20 a.m. The president, seemingly responding to reports that he was "obsessed" with Amazon , tried to explain his feelings about the online retail giant. (more...)
- March 30, 2018
Trump also said that the paper is simply a front for Bezos and his other company. The company's stock value fell more than 7 percent to as low as $1,387 at 11.20 a.m. The president, seemingly responding to reports that he was "obsessed" with Amazon , tried to explain his feelings about the online retail giant. (more...)
Tinubu's remarks at colloquium, admittance of Buhari's failure - PDP
- March 30, 2018
If we don't talk about it, what is the lesson to all Nigerians?" I am happy the president has changed the course of the ship of this country. Forget those parties; they won'come back. Among eminent Nigerians who graced the event were Governors Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo), Umar Ganduje (Kano), Aminu Tambuwal (Sokoto), Rochas Okorocha (Imo), Atiku Bagudu (Kebbi), AbdulFatahi Ahmed (Kwara), Muhammadu Badaru (Jigawa), Rauf Aregbesola (Osun), Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (Ondo), Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun), Muhammad ... (more...)
- March 30, 2018
If we don't talk about it, what is the lesson to all Nigerians?" I am happy the president has changed the course of the ship of this country. Forget those parties; they won'come back. Among eminent Nigerians who graced the event were Governors Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo), Umar Ganduje (Kano), Aminu Tambuwal (Sokoto), Rochas Okorocha (Imo), Atiku Bagudu (Kebbi), AbdulFatahi Ahmed (Kwara), Muhammadu Badaru (Jigawa), Rauf Aregbesola (Osun), Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (Ondo), Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun), Muhammad ... (more...)
Austin Police Chief: Bomber Was a 'Domestic Terrorist'
- March 30, 2018
At the panel on Thursday, Chas Moore of the Austin Justice Coalition said he believed the term was not immediately applied because Conditt was white. "And I did not use that word in an attempt to minimize what he had done, or in an attempt to justify what he had done". Two people were killed and four others wounded in the string of bombings in and around Austin that began on March 2. (more...)
- March 30, 2018
At the panel on Thursday, Chas Moore of the Austin Justice Coalition said he believed the term was not immediately applied because Conditt was white. "And I did not use that word in an attempt to minimize what he had done, or in an attempt to justify what he had done". Two people were killed and four others wounded in the string of bombings in and around Austin that began on March 2. (more...)
Spy poisoning: Russian Federation expels United States diplomats in tit-for-tat measure
- March 30, 2018
That approach will mean that, among other countries affected, France, Germany and Poland would each have four of their diplomats in Moscow sent home, Ukraine would forfeit 13 diplomats, and Denmark, Albania and Spain would each have two of their embassy staff expelled. (more...)
- March 30, 2018
That approach will mean that, among other countries affected, France, Germany and Poland would each have four of their diplomats in Moscow sent home, Ukraine would forfeit 13 diplomats, and Denmark, Albania and Spain would each have two of their embassy staff expelled. (more...)
Mattis has spoken to Trump about DOD paying for 'the wall'
- March 30, 2018
You saw the pictures yesterday. But she said she didn't know when the conversation occurred. "We started our wall-what a thing of beauty", Trump said to the crowd, jeering at past critics who suggested he "give up" on the wall, saying he "never gives up". (more...)
- March 30, 2018
You saw the pictures yesterday. But she said she didn't know when the conversation occurred. "We started our wall-what a thing of beauty", Trump said to the crowd, jeering at past critics who suggested he "give up" on the wall, saying he "never gives up". (more...)
2017-18 Boys Basketball Coach of the Year
- March 30, 2018
Unless the other three teams are playing a road game against an opponent with a dome, there is little chance they will play before the second week of April, which will significantly shorten their seasons. The tournament is being organised by Lilong Chajing Youth Community Centre Cum Cultural Institute under the aegis of All Manipur Volley Association and features 10 teams clubbed into two groups. (more...)
- March 30, 2018
Unless the other three teams are playing a road game against an opponent with a dome, there is little chance they will play before the second week of April, which will significantly shorten their seasons. The tournament is being organised by Lilong Chajing Youth Community Centre Cum Cultural Institute under the aegis of All Manipur Volley Association and features 10 teams clubbed into two groups. (more...)
Sisi secures second stint as Egyptian president with landslide majority
- March 30, 2018
The state-run daily newspaper al-Ahram reported that about 25 million people turned out to vote out of 60 million registered voters. However, Moussa, the sole contender of incumbent President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi, added that the voting process was positive and described his experience in the presidential election as "excellent". (more...)
- March 30, 2018
The state-run daily newspaper al-Ahram reported that about 25 million people turned out to vote out of 60 million registered voters. However, Moussa, the sole contender of incumbent President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi, added that the voting process was positive and described his experience in the presidential election as "excellent". (more...)
White House calls Russia's expulsion of USA diplomats a 'deterioration' in relations
- March 30, 2018
The Foreign Ministry said the United States diplomats, including 58 from the USA embassy in Moscow and two from the U.S. consulate in Yekaterinburg, must leave Russian Federation by April 5, and that the USA must leave the consulate in St. (more...)
- March 30, 2018
The Foreign Ministry said the United States diplomats, including 58 from the USA embassy in Moscow and two from the U.S. consulate in Yekaterinburg, must leave Russian Federation by April 5, and that the USA must leave the consulate in St. (more...)
NZ choose to bowl in second Test v England
- March 30, 2018
New Zealand are seeking to clinch their first series win over England since 1999 while England want to avoid a 13th offshore Test without a win, which would be a record for their country. Tim Southee and Trent Boult engineered another England meltdown today to have the tourists 150 for five at tea on day one of the second Test here. (more...)
- March 30, 2018
New Zealand are seeking to clinch their first series win over England since 1999 while England want to avoid a 13th offshore Test without a win, which would be a record for their country. Tim Southee and Trent Boult engineered another England meltdown today to have the tourists 150 for five at tea on day one of the second Test here. (more...)
Brendan Rodgers makes huge claim about Celtic star Jack Hendry
- March 30, 2018
Johnstone has impressed with Villa having spent the past year on loan at Villa Park, and with strong displays for hometown club Preston North End before that, he should be in demand if United do cash in this summer. "Jack came in from Dundee and settled in very well", said the Northern Irishman ahead of tomorrow's Scottish Premiership clash at home to Ross County. (more...)
- March 30, 2018
Johnstone has impressed with Villa having spent the past year on loan at Villa Park, and with strong displays for hometown club Preston North End before that, he should be in demand if United do cash in this summer. "Jack came in from Dundee and settled in very well", said the Northern Irishman ahead of tomorrow's Scottish Premiership clash at home to Ross County. (more...)
White House says Russian Federation expulsion of diplomats marks 'deterioration' in ties
- March 30, 2018
In all, more than 150 Russian diplomats have been ordered out of the US, EU members, North Atlantic Treaty Organisation countries and other nations in coordinated action against Moscow which they accuse of poisoning ex-spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia in a nerve agent attack in the English city of Salisbury on March 4. (more...)
- March 30, 2018
In all, more than 150 Russian diplomats have been ordered out of the US, EU members, North Atlantic Treaty Organisation countries and other nations in coordinated action against Moscow which they accuse of poisoning ex-spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia in a nerve agent attack in the English city of Salisbury on March 4. (more...)
Good Friday: Why day of Jesus's crucifixion is called 'good'
- March 30, 2018
Christians, as a result of their honour for the death, burial and resurrection of Christ Jesus, whom they believe is their Lord and Saviour would not miss it for anything. During the ceremony special programmes being organised. Horse racing and dancing are prohibited in some countries like Germany on Good Friday considering the nature of the day. (more...)
- March 30, 2018
Christians, as a result of their honour for the death, burial and resurrection of Christ Jesus, whom they believe is their Lord and Saviour would not miss it for anything. During the ceremony special programmes being organised. Horse racing and dancing are prohibited in some countries like Germany on Good Friday considering the nature of the day. (more...)
North Korea and China show unity after talks
- March 30, 2018
Many were left wondering if Kim had truly meant what he said during his New Year's address where he called for peace on the Korean Peninsula - a locution which he has repeated many times previously but not backed with concrete action. Some even said Ri looked as "pretty as Song He-kyo", a South Korean actress popular for her handsome looks in China. The two previous summits between the two Koreas, held in 2000 and 2007, were both held in Pyongyang. (more...)
- March 30, 2018
Many were left wondering if Kim had truly meant what he said during his New Year's address where he called for peace on the Korean Peninsula - a locution which he has repeated many times previously but not backed with concrete action. Some even said Ri looked as "pretty as Song He-kyo", a South Korean actress popular for her handsome looks in China. The two previous summits between the two Koreas, held in 2000 and 2007, were both held in Pyongyang. (more...)
Michael Avenatti Calls Michael Cohen's Lawyer 'A Hack Straight-Out of Central Casting'
- March 30, 2018
Washington, Mar 28 An attorney for an adult film star claiming a sexual encounter with President Donald Trump is seeking to depose the president and his attorney. Michael Cohen's attorney David Schwartz described today's opinion as a victory for his side. "My client wants the American people to know the truth", Avenatti said when asked about his work at a political consulting firm run by Rahm Emanuel, now the Democratic mayor of Chicago and a former White House chief of staff in the ... (more...)
- March 30, 2018
Washington, Mar 28 An attorney for an adult film star claiming a sexual encounter with President Donald Trump is seeking to depose the president and his attorney. Michael Cohen's attorney David Schwartz described today's opinion as a victory for his side. "My client wants the American people to know the truth", Avenatti said when asked about his work at a political consulting firm run by Rahm Emanuel, now the Democratic mayor of Chicago and a former White House chief of staff in the ... (more...)
Trump hails Billy Graham as 'America's pastor' receives rare Capitol tribute
- March 30, 2018
Religious leaders have, in many cases, contributed to the polarization and ill-will towards the "other"; those who don't see the world through their same lens. Graham's five children will speak. Such spiritual and theological violence damages communities and prevents our culture from living with compassion. (more...)
- March 30, 2018
Religious leaders have, in many cases, contributed to the polarization and ill-will towards the "other"; those who don't see the world through their same lens. Graham's five children will speak. Such spiritual and theological violence damages communities and prevents our culture from living with compassion. (more...)
UNSC condemns Houthi militia's missile attacks on Saudi Arabia
- March 30, 2018
The attacks, it may be known, are coming in from Yemen based militias and are targeting capital Riyadh and other cities of the Saudi empire. It is feared that the attacks could escalate the almost three-year-old war, which the United Nations says has caused the worst humanitarian crisis in the world. (more...)
- March 30, 2018
The attacks, it may be known, are coming in from Yemen based militias and are targeting capital Riyadh and other cities of the Saudi empire. It is feared that the attacks could escalate the almost three-year-old war, which the United Nations says has caused the worst humanitarian crisis in the world. (more...)
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