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Prosecution to Indict Former President Lee Monday
- April 09, 2018
The Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office said on Monday it has charged Lee with taking a total of 11 billion won (£7.3 million) in bribes from the country's spy agency, Samsung and others. They also plan to take steps to freeze Lee's personal assets to prevent him from disposing of assets gained from corruption. The 66-year-old was found guilty of crimes ranging from bribery to coercion, abuse of power and the leaking of state secrets. (more...)
- April 09, 2018
The Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office said on Monday it has charged Lee with taking a total of 11 billion won (£7.3 million) in bribes from the country's spy agency, Samsung and others. They also plan to take steps to freeze Lee's personal assets to prevent him from disposing of assets gained from corruption. The 66-year-old was found guilty of crimes ranging from bribery to coercion, abuse of power and the leaking of state secrets. (more...)
Rugby on edge as Folau shows no sign of backing down
- April 09, 2018
He was called to meet with Rugby Australia boss Raelene Castle and Waratahs chief executive Andrew Hore at RA headquarters on Tuesday morning. "Unless they repent of their sins and turn to God", in a post that's since been deleted. "There will be a conversation tomorrow and we'll let that play out from there". The comments were made on social media and caught the attention of the media last week, with many people annoyed by the rugby star. (more...)
- April 09, 2018
He was called to meet with Rugby Australia boss Raelene Castle and Waratahs chief executive Andrew Hore at RA headquarters on Tuesday morning. "Unless they repent of their sins and turn to God", in a post that's since been deleted. "There will be a conversation tomorrow and we'll let that play out from there". The comments were made on social media and caught the attention of the media last week, with many people annoyed by the rugby star. (more...)
Are Analysts Bullish Exelon Corporation (NYSE:EXC) After Last Week?
- April 09, 2018
News Corporation (NASDAQ:NWSA) has risen 23.85% since April 8, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 1.78% the S&P500. The average 12 month target price among analysts that have issued a report on the stock in the a year ago is $41.41. (more...)
- April 09, 2018
News Corporation (NASDAQ:NWSA) has risen 23.85% since April 8, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 1.78% the S&P500. The average 12 month target price among analysts that have issued a report on the stock in the a year ago is $41.41. (more...)
Cambridge Whistle-Blower Says Facebook Data Could Be in Russia
- April 09, 2018
The company say 70 million of those affected are in the USA, though there are also over a million each in the Philippines, Indonesia and the UK. The company doesn't have logs going back that far, he said, so it can't know exactly how many people may have been affected. (more...)
- April 09, 2018
The company say 70 million of those affected are in the USA, though there are also over a million each in the Philippines, Indonesia and the UK. The company doesn't have logs going back that far, he said, so it can't know exactly how many people may have been affected. (more...)
Hamas conflict studied for war crimes
- April 09, 2018
On Monday, the Gaza health ministry said Marwan Qudeih, 45, who was wounded by Israeli fire east of Khan Yunis on March 30, died of his wounds. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says that unless he gets full control over the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip, including the group's weapons, he will "not be responsible for what goes on" there. (more...)
- April 09, 2018
On Monday, the Gaza health ministry said Marwan Qudeih, 45, who was wounded by Israeli fire east of Khan Yunis on March 30, died of his wounds. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says that unless he gets full control over the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip, including the group's weapons, he will "not be responsible for what goes on" there. (more...)
Macron, Trump agree poisonous fuel utilized in Syria, vow 'sturdy, joint response'
- April 09, 2018
While the US President has already laid the blame on Damascus for the alleged Saturday attack - as well as on Iran and Russian Federation for their backing of the " animal " Bashar Assad - both Moscow and Damascus rejected the accusations as " fake news ". (more...)
- April 09, 2018
While the US President has already laid the blame on Damascus for the alleged Saturday attack - as well as on Iran and Russian Federation for their backing of the " animal " Bashar Assad - both Moscow and Damascus rejected the accusations as " fake news ". (more...)
Belarus president extends Easter greetings to Orthodox Christians
- April 09, 2018
While man Christians celebrated Easter last week, Orthodox Christians are observing Easter a week later and celebrated today. The light emanates from the stone bed that Christian tradition believes to be the spot where Jesus's body was placed for burial. (more...)
- April 09, 2018
While man Christians celebrated Easter last week, Orthodox Christians are observing Easter a week later and celebrated today. The light emanates from the stone bed that Christian tradition believes to be the spot where Jesus's body was placed for burial. (more...)
Chemical attack kills 40 in Syria
- April 09, 2018
Syria's state-run news agency says the military's air defenses have confronted a missile attack on air base in central Syria and shot down eight missiles. He said the President and his advisers had been discussing the strike and would not rule out another one. These are awful photos. The attack after dusk on Saturday sent a stream of patients with burning eyes and breathing problems to clinics, medical and rescue groups said. (more...)
- April 09, 2018
Syria's state-run news agency says the military's air defenses have confronted a missile attack on air base in central Syria and shot down eight missiles. He said the President and his advisers had been discussing the strike and would not rule out another one. These are awful photos. The attack after dusk on Saturday sent a stream of patients with burning eyes and breathing problems to clinics, medical and rescue groups said. (more...)
Trump Wants US Out of Syria, The War Party Does Not
- April 09, 2018
However, the announcement on the withdrawal from Syria was not expected at all, especially since the American president seems on the verge of a confrontation with Iran over the future of the nuclear deal and Tehran's meddling in the region. (more...)
- April 09, 2018
However, the announcement on the withdrawal from Syria was not expected at all, especially since the American president seems on the verge of a confrontation with Iran over the future of the nuclear deal and Tehran's meddling in the region. (more...)
Eagle lands on Mariners pitcher
- April 09, 2018
Maybe the eagle thought Paxton was a tree. Seattle Mariner's pitcher James Paxton has nerves of steel. Paxton seemed to stay calm, and the eagle eventually landed on the ground and was picked up by its handler. Paxton tried to dodge and duck the eagle, named Challenger, before a trainer ran out to the field to try and lure the bird away. He struck out seven batters and allowed two runs on four hits. (more...)
- April 09, 2018
Maybe the eagle thought Paxton was a tree. Seattle Mariner's pitcher James Paxton has nerves of steel. Paxton seemed to stay calm, and the eagle eventually landed on the ground and was picked up by its handler. Paxton tried to dodge and duck the eagle, named Challenger, before a trainer ran out to the field to try and lure the bird away. He struck out seven batters and allowed two runs on four hits. (more...)
Israeli aircraft were in the sky during missile attack on Syrian airfield
- April 09, 2018
Other reports quoted by the AFP news agency put the death toll at 14, including some Iranian forces. According to the Russian military, the strikes were carried out from Lebanese airspace. The air strike took place 24 hours after a chemical weapons attack, widely believed to have been carried out by the Syrian government, which killed dozens of people in Douma near Damascus. (more...)
- April 09, 2018
Other reports quoted by the AFP news agency put the death toll at 14, including some Iranian forces. According to the Russian military, the strikes were carried out from Lebanese airspace. The air strike took place 24 hours after a chemical weapons attack, widely believed to have been carried out by the Syrian government, which killed dozens of people in Douma near Damascus. (more...)
Missiles attack air base in Homs province
- April 09, 2018
It was not immediately confirmed who was behind the attack, but state-run media outlets said the attack could have been carried out by the United States. was involved in the attack. "However, we continue to closely watch the situation and to hold those who use chemical weapons, in Syria and otherwise, accountable". (more...)
- April 09, 2018
It was not immediately confirmed who was behind the attack, but state-run media outlets said the attack could have been carried out by the United States. was involved in the attack. "However, we continue to closely watch the situation and to hold those who use chemical weapons, in Syria and otherwise, accountable". (more...)
Pensioner accused of fatally stabbing burglary suspect released with no further action
- April 09, 2018
Richard Osborn-Brooks, 78, was bailed on Thursday after he allegedly stabbed Henry Vincent, one of two burglars who had broken into his home. Detective Chief Inspector Simon Harding, of the Homicide and Major Crime Command, has issued an appeal for witnesses. (more...)
- April 09, 2018
Richard Osborn-Brooks, 78, was bailed on Thursday after he allegedly stabbed Henry Vincent, one of two burglars who had broken into his home. Detective Chief Inspector Simon Harding, of the Homicide and Major Crime Command, has issued an appeal for witnesses. (more...)
CWG '18: Mehuli Ghosh, Apurvi Chandela clinch silver, bronze in shooting
- April 09, 2018
She, however, took home the bronze. Hailing from West Bengal's Baidyabati, a little town around 30 km from Kolkata, Ghosh's parents saved all their earnings for the daughter's training. Mehuli and Veloso were involved in a shoot-off after both were tied at a Commonwealth Games record score of 247.2 in the final. Tejinder Singh will gun for gold in the men's shot put final as will Loganathan Suriya, who competes in the final of the women's 10,000 m final. (more...)
- April 09, 2018
She, however, took home the bronze. Hailing from West Bengal's Baidyabati, a little town around 30 km from Kolkata, Ghosh's parents saved all their earnings for the daughter's training. Mehuli and Veloso were involved in a shoot-off after both were tied at a Commonwealth Games record score of 247.2 in the final. Tejinder Singh will gun for gold in the men's shot put final as will Loganathan Suriya, who competes in the final of the women's 10,000 m final. (more...)
Jamie McMurray: Third at Texas Motor Speedway
- April 09, 2018
The dominant vehicle of the day belonged to Brad Keselowski , who led 312 of the 334 laps and finished in second. When all was said and done, Harvick recycled to the lead and built more than a 10-second advantage over Truex and the others behind him. (more...)
- April 09, 2018
The dominant vehicle of the day belonged to Brad Keselowski , who led 312 of the 334 laps and finished in second. When all was said and done, Harvick recycled to the lead and built more than a 10-second advantage over Truex and the others behind him. (more...)
Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman to meet Emmanuel Macron in France
- April 09, 2018
But it remains shrouded in secrecy with few specific allegations or details of financial settlements revealed. The crown prince arrived from his three-week tour of the U.S., which finished in Houston where he met former Presidents George H.W. (more...)
- April 09, 2018
But it remains shrouded in secrecy with few specific allegations or details of financial settlements revealed. The crown prince arrived from his three-week tour of the U.S., which finished in Houston where he met former Presidents George H.W. (more...)
Canadian police: Fatalities after bus crash involving junior hockey league team
- April 09, 2018
The Broncos of Humboldt, Saskatchewan, were on their way to a game when their team bus crashed, killing at least 15 people, authorities said. "It's got to rip the heart out of your chest". Alicia Wack said her 21-year-old cousin, who made the best gingerbread houses and "absolutely lived and breathed hockey", had played defence with the Broncos for two seasons. (more...)
- April 09, 2018
The Broncos of Humboldt, Saskatchewan, were on their way to a game when their team bus crashed, killing at least 15 people, authorities said. "It's got to rip the heart out of your chest". Alicia Wack said her 21-year-old cousin, who made the best gingerbread houses and "absolutely lived and breathed hockey", had played defence with the Broncos for two seasons. (more...)
Train runs for over 15 km sans engine, 7 suspended
- April 09, 2018
A possible disaster was averted after Ahmedabad-Puri Express train with 22 coaches rolled down without engine. The pilotless train travelled for about 15 km before it was stopped around 11 pm outside the Kesinga railway station. While five railway staff were placed under suspension on Sunday morning, two had been suspended soon after the coaches of Ahmedabad-Puri rolled down at Titlagarh in Balangir district after detachment of engine late on Saturday, he said. (more...)
- April 09, 2018
A possible disaster was averted after Ahmedabad-Puri Express train with 22 coaches rolled down without engine. The pilotless train travelled for about 15 km before it was stopped around 11 pm outside the Kesinga railway station. While five railway staff were placed under suspension on Sunday morning, two had been suspended soon after the coaches of Ahmedabad-Puri rolled down at Titlagarh in Balangir district after detachment of engine late on Saturday, he said. (more...)
United Nations to hold dual meetings about alleged chemical attack in Syria
- April 09, 2018
SCMM said the area controlled by the Army of Islam in and around Douma is 19 square kilometers (7.3 square miles). Just before Trump tweeted , Russia's foreign ministry released a statement that dismissed claims that government-backed troops in Syria were responsible, saying information on the alleged attack is a tactic being used to cover up for terrorists. (more...)
- April 09, 2018
SCMM said the area controlled by the Army of Islam in and around Douma is 19 square kilometers (7.3 square miles). Just before Trump tweeted , Russia's foreign ministry released a statement that dismissed claims that government-backed troops in Syria were responsible, saying information on the alleged attack is a tactic being used to cover up for terrorists. (more...)
Facebook to send notices to all users affected by Cambridge Analytica breach
- April 09, 2018
It says it engaged a university professor "in good faith" to collect Facebook data in a manner similar to how other third-party app developers have harvested personal information. Facebook has added a new way to remove third-party apps from your profile in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal. "We're dramatically reducing the information people can share with apps". (more...)
- April 09, 2018
It says it engaged a university professor "in good faith" to collect Facebook data in a manner similar to how other third-party app developers have harvested personal information. Facebook has added a new way to remove third-party apps from your profile in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal. "We're dramatically reducing the information people can share with apps". (more...)
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