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White Powder That Briefly Shut New York's Port Authority Terminal Deemed Non-Toxic
- April 05, 2018
The white powder was found in a walkway underneath the Port Authority bus terminal entrance at 40th Street and 8th Avenue, according to the police and the Port Authority of NY and New Jersey. Commuters were told to exit on the Ninth Ave. side. The subway access to the Mezzanine Level was also temporarily blocked, but the subway was still accessable from outside the bus terminal. (more...)
- April 05, 2018
The white powder was found in a walkway underneath the Port Authority bus terminal entrance at 40th Street and 8th Avenue, according to the police and the Port Authority of NY and New Jersey. Commuters were told to exit on the Ninth Ave. side. The subway access to the Mezzanine Level was also temporarily blocked, but the subway was still accessable from outside the bus terminal. (more...)
Ethiopia installs new PM amid hopes he can stop protests
- April 05, 2018
This is fuelled largely by a sense among young members of the Oromo ethnic group, which makes up roughly a third of Ethiopia's 100 million population, that they are politically and economically marginalised. We bear witness to a peaceful transfer of power. President of the Republic, Secretary General of the Polisario Front, Brahim Ghali, has sent a congratulatory message to His Excellecy Mr. (more...)
- April 05, 2018
This is fuelled largely by a sense among young members of the Oromo ethnic group, which makes up roughly a third of Ethiopia's 100 million population, that they are politically and economically marginalised. We bear witness to a peaceful transfer of power. President of the Republic, Secretary General of the Polisario Front, Brahim Ghali, has sent a congratulatory message to His Excellecy Mr. (more...)
US Air Force F-16 crashes during training flight in Nevada
- April 05, 2018
The US Air Force said in a statement that "an Air Force F-16 assigned to Nellis Air Force Base , Nevada, crashed at approximately 10:30 a.m. during routine training on the Nevada Test and Training Range". Four Marines are presumed dead after their CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter crashed during a routine training mission near El Centro, California, on Tuesday. (more...)
- April 05, 2018
The US Air Force said in a statement that "an Air Force F-16 assigned to Nellis Air Force Base , Nevada, crashed at approximately 10:30 a.m. during routine training on the Nevada Test and Training Range". Four Marines are presumed dead after their CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter crashed during a routine training mission near El Centro, California, on Tuesday. (more...)
Bahrain tight oil find put at '80bn barrels'
- April 05, 2018
The government said earlier that the new resource is "understood to dwarf Bahrain's current reserves." . Officials in the Middle East kingdom have also said a deeper tight gas discovery has been made and they are working to confirm reserves. (more...)
- April 05, 2018
The government said earlier that the new resource is "understood to dwarf Bahrain's current reserves." . Officials in the Middle East kingdom have also said a deeper tight gas discovery has been made and they are working to confirm reserves. (more...)
Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri 'finished in Italy' and eyeing Chelsea job
- April 05, 2018
Chelsea FC slumped to a disappointing 3-1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on Sunday to further dent their hopes of finishing in the top four this season. In Italy, finished.' He said according to Metro . Text the word "SPORTS" to 22840 and receive local and global sports news as it happens. Rather ironically, Allegri replaced Conte at Juventus four years ago and took them to the final of the Champions League twice, while Conte had failed to get out of the group stage in his ... (more...)
- April 05, 2018
Chelsea FC slumped to a disappointing 3-1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on Sunday to further dent their hopes of finishing in the top four this season. In Italy, finished.' He said according to Metro . Text the word "SPORTS" to 22840 and receive local and global sports news as it happens. Rather ironically, Allegri replaced Conte at Juventus four years ago and took them to the final of the Champions League twice, while Conte had failed to get out of the group stage in his ... (more...)
Strong growth prospects in the future For Ambev SA (ABEV)
- April 05, 2018
Several equities analysts recently weighed in on the stock. U.S. technology companies with large operations in China could be exposed to retaliation if the dispute escalates. Abbreviated as the P/S ratio or PSR, this ratio is also known as a "sales multiple" or "revenue multiple". P/E and P/B ratios both are used on a regular basis by the investor to measure the value of the company and to get the right amount of the share. (more...)
- April 05, 2018
Several equities analysts recently weighed in on the stock. U.S. technology companies with large operations in China could be exposed to retaliation if the dispute escalates. Abbreviated as the P/S ratio or PSR, this ratio is also known as a "sales multiple" or "revenue multiple". P/E and P/B ratios both are used on a regular basis by the investor to measure the value of the company and to get the right amount of the share. (more...)
Thousands protest ahead of Brazil ruling on Lula
- April 05, 2018
Former Brazilian president (2003-2011) Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during a rally of Brazilian leftist parties at Circo Voador in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on April 02, 2018. His supporters see the conviction as a ploy to stop him returning to power. He was found guilty previous year of trading favours with a construction company for a promised beachfront apartment. (more...)
- April 05, 2018
Former Brazilian president (2003-2011) Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during a rally of Brazilian leftist parties at Circo Voador in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on April 02, 2018. His supporters see the conviction as a ploy to stop him returning to power. He was found guilty previous year of trading favours with a construction company for a promised beachfront apartment. (more...)
SLFP decides to request PM to resign before no-confidence vote
- April 05, 2018
Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC), Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU), All Ceylon Makkal Congress led by Minister Rishad Bathiudeen and Mano Ganesan's Tamil Progressive Alliance has made a decision to vote against the motion. Jayasekera had said earlier that they were ready to be removed from their Ministerial posts if the motion is defeated. A victory for the motion would boost Rajapaksa's plan to recapture power. (more...)
- April 05, 2018
Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC), Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU), All Ceylon Makkal Congress led by Minister Rishad Bathiudeen and Mano Ganesan's Tamil Progressive Alliance has made a decision to vote against the motion. Jayasekera had said earlier that they were ready to be removed from their Ministerial posts if the motion is defeated. A victory for the motion would boost Rajapaksa's plan to recapture power. (more...)
Russian Federation in talks with last rebel group in Ghouta
- April 05, 2018
Since late 2014, the United States has led an global coalition fighting the ISIS group in Syria and Iraq, where most of the combat has been conducted by local partners on the ground. Other nations that make up the USA -led coalition fighting IS fear that Trump's impulse to pull out hastily would allow the notoriously resourceful IS militants to regroup, several European diplomats said. (more...)
- April 05, 2018
Since late 2014, the United States has led an global coalition fighting the ISIS group in Syria and Iraq, where most of the combat has been conducted by local partners on the ground. Other nations that make up the USA -led coalition fighting IS fear that Trump's impulse to pull out hastily would allow the notoriously resourceful IS militants to regroup, several European diplomats said. (more...)
CRPF men killed in Kokernag mishap
- April 04, 2018
Anantnag SSP Altaf Khan said that the stone-pelters attacked the CRPF vehicle as well as a bike-borne jawans. Three other personnel have been injured in the incident. Roop Singh - the driver of the CRPF vehicle (wanton) was shifted to 92 base hospital Srinagar for specialized treatment. "Our heartfelt condolences for CRPF men Riyaz Ahmed Wani and Nissar Ahmed Wani whom we lost in the Kokernag incident today.Police has registered case and investigation on". (more...)
- April 04, 2018
Anantnag SSP Altaf Khan said that the stone-pelters attacked the CRPF vehicle as well as a bike-borne jawans. Three other personnel have been injured in the incident. Roop Singh - the driver of the CRPF vehicle (wanton) was shifted to 92 base hospital Srinagar for specialized treatment. "Our heartfelt condolences for CRPF men Riyaz Ahmed Wani and Nissar Ahmed Wani whom we lost in the Kokernag incident today.Police has registered case and investigation on". (more...)
Planned Parenthood CEO: Kushner Had Idea That Felt Like 'Bribe'
- April 04, 2018
She explains that her intention going into the meeting was to make sure the couple was aware of the vital health-care services Planned Parenthood provides; she says Kushner told her the organization "had made a big mistake by becoming "political" and then zeroed in on abortion. (more...)
- April 04, 2018
She explains that her intention going into the meeting was to make sure the couple was aware of the vital health-care services Planned Parenthood provides; she says Kushner told her the organization "had made a big mistake by becoming "political" and then zeroed in on abortion. (more...)
Netanyahu completes about-face on migrants, says UNHCR deal is cancelled
- April 04, 2018
The German embassy in Israel says it has not been informed of a plan arranged between Israel and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to channel infiltrators from Israel to several "developed" countries. There are now some 42,000 African migrants in Israel, and more than 1,400 asylum seekers are held in two detention centers, including the notorious Holot facility in Negev desert. (more...)
- April 04, 2018
The German embassy in Israel says it has not been informed of a plan arranged between Israel and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to channel infiltrators from Israel to several "developed" countries. There are now some 42,000 African migrants in Israel, and more than 1,400 asylum seekers are held in two detention centers, including the notorious Holot facility in Negev desert. (more...)
Assad's media says main remaining rebel faction leaving Eastern Ghouta
- April 04, 2018
Syria's army had on Saturday vowed to finish off rebels in Douma. Tens of thousands of people have now evacuated once-bustling towns in the suburbs east of the capital, which had almost 2 million people before the start of the conflict and were major commercial and industrial hubs. (more...)
- April 04, 2018
Syria's army had on Saturday vowed to finish off rebels in Douma. Tens of thousands of people have now evacuated once-bustling towns in the suburbs east of the capital, which had almost 2 million people before the start of the conflict and were major commercial and industrial hubs. (more...)
Toothy sketch of burglary suspect draws guffaws
- April 04, 2018
Others compared the suspect to cartoon characters, while some questioned if his motive for burglary was "extortionate bills form the dentist". A British police department's computer-generated sketch of a suspect is going viral thanks to the face's unrealistic proportions. (more...)
- April 04, 2018
Others compared the suspect to cartoon characters, while some questioned if his motive for burglary was "extortionate bills form the dentist". A British police department's computer-generated sketch of a suspect is going viral thanks to the face's unrealistic proportions. (more...)
DHS: We've Picked Up on Rogue Mobile Snooping in DC
- April 04, 2018
The surveillance technology, also referred to as International Mobile Subscriber Identity catchers or "Stingrays", can be used to impersonate cell phone towers to locate and identify nearby phones. Little has changed since, he said. Every embassy "worth their salt" has a cell tower simulator installed, Turner said. But Washington, D.C., is also flush with unauthorized interception devices; foreign embassies on sovereign soil have "free rein", AP said. (more...)
- April 04, 2018
The surveillance technology, also referred to as International Mobile Subscriber Identity catchers or "Stingrays", can be used to impersonate cell phone towers to locate and identify nearby phones. Little has changed since, he said. Every embassy "worth their salt" has a cell tower simulator installed, Turner said. But Washington, D.C., is also flush with unauthorized interception devices; foreign embassies on sovereign soil have "free rein", AP said. (more...)
Mueller was authorized to investigate Paul Manafort's work for Ukraine
- April 04, 2018
Mr. Manafort has denied the allegations and pleaded not guilty to indictments filed by Mr. Mueller's team in federal courts in Alexandria, Va., and Washington. Without an order from the court stopping Mueller's office from pursuing other charges in the future - based on an appointment order that Downing contends was unlawful - Manafort would have to "sit and wait" and keep chasing the special counsel's office wherever they made a decision to prosecute him next in order to challenge Mueller's ... (more...)
- April 04, 2018
Mr. Manafort has denied the allegations and pleaded not guilty to indictments filed by Mr. Mueller's team in federal courts in Alexandria, Va., and Washington. Without an order from the court stopping Mueller's office from pursuing other charges in the future - based on an appointment order that Downing contends was unlawful - Manafort would have to "sit and wait" and keep chasing the special counsel's office wherever they made a decision to prosecute him next in order to challenge Mueller's ... (more...)
Cynthia Nixon Says Trump's Win Inspired Her to Run for NY Governor
- April 04, 2018
She continued that when Trump became the U.S. President, it dawned on her that if the people don't like the direction the government is going, then it's time for someone to step up and make a change. The Emmy award actress announced her run for the NY governor's seat back in January, planning to go up against current Governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic Primary. (more...)
- April 04, 2018
She continued that when Trump became the U.S. President, it dawned on her that if the people don't like the direction the government is going, then it's time for someone to step up and make a change. The Emmy award actress announced her run for the NY governor's seat back in January, planning to go up against current Governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic Primary. (more...)
US Confident in UK's Assessment of Salisbury Attack After Defense Lab Report
- April 04, 2018
The UK Foreign Office has admitted it deleted the tweet which directly stated that the nerve agent, identified by the UK as A-234 - also known as Novichok- used in the Salisbury poisoning of the Skripals, came direct from Russian Federation. (more...)
- April 04, 2018
The UK Foreign Office has admitted it deleted the tweet which directly stated that the nerve agent, identified by the UK as A-234 - also known as Novichok- used in the Salisbury poisoning of the Skripals, came direct from Russian Federation. (more...)
Russia's Foreign Minister accuses West of 'children's games'
- April 04, 2018
He repeated a suggestion previously made by Russian Federation that British secret services were the ones who deployed the nerve agent Novichok. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov denounced the British accusations on Monday as a "mad and terrible provocation". (more...)
- April 04, 2018
He repeated a suggestion previously made by Russian Federation that British secret services were the ones who deployed the nerve agent Novichok. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov denounced the British accusations on Monday as a "mad and terrible provocation". (more...)
National Weather Service issues Tornado Watch for portion of the Ozarks
- April 04, 2018
Some of these storms could be strong to severe with damaging winds and hail. Right now, it looks like south central IN is seeing a good clearing, which could lead the way to strong storm. 2 a.m. Wednesday: Storms come to an end. Scattered rain with winds of up to 45 miles per hour are possible. Widespread frost is likely on Wednesday night, with low temperatures right around freezing. (more...)
- April 04, 2018
Some of these storms could be strong to severe with damaging winds and hail. Right now, it looks like south central IN is seeing a good clearing, which could lead the way to strong storm. 2 a.m. Wednesday: Storms come to an end. Scattered rain with winds of up to 45 miles per hour are possible. Widespread frost is likely on Wednesday night, with low temperatures right around freezing. (more...)
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