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World shipping industry agrees to halve carbon emissions by 2050
- April 16, 2018
Some countries such as the Marshall Islands , which are at risk of rising seas but are also a major flag state, had wanted a stronger commitment and the European Union wanted a 70 to 100 percent cut. Shipping now accounts for around 2.5 percent of global GHG emissions, but this is expected to rise steeply, so that by 2050 it will account for 16 percent of the total carbon budget agreed by the 2015 Paris climate deal, believed to be what's required to keep global temperature rises below 1.5C. (more...)
- April 16, 2018
Some countries such as the Marshall Islands , which are at risk of rising seas but are also a major flag state, had wanted a stronger commitment and the European Union wanted a 70 to 100 percent cut. Shipping now accounts for around 2.5 percent of global GHG emissions, but this is expected to rise steeply, so that by 2050 it will account for 16 percent of the total carbon budget agreed by the 2015 Paris climate deal, believed to be what's required to keep global temperature rises below 1.5C. (more...)
Amethi: Pregnant woman gang-raped by taxi driver and 3 others
- April 16, 2018
The FIR was registered under sections 345D (stalking) 365 (Kidnapping or abducting with intent secretly and wrongfully to confine person), 344 (Wrongful confinement for ten or more days), 323 (voluntarily causing hurt) and 376 (rape) of Indian Penal Code, said police. (more...)
- April 16, 2018
The FIR was registered under sections 345D (stalking) 365 (Kidnapping or abducting with intent secretly and wrongfully to confine person), 344 (Wrongful confinement for ten or more days), 323 (voluntarily causing hurt) and 376 (rape) of Indian Penal Code, said police. (more...)
46 shanties gutted in blaze at city's lone Rohingya camp, 200 displaced
- April 16, 2018
Many have also lost documents related to their properties in Myanmar. The Rohingya are an ethnic group, the majority of whom are Muslim, who have lived for centuries in the Buddhist-majority Myanmar. Locals claimed the camp, housing nearly 100 women and 50 children, doesn't have sufficient firefighting equipment despite this being the fourth fire in the six years since the camp came into existence. (more...)
- April 16, 2018
Many have also lost documents related to their properties in Myanmar. The Rohingya are an ethnic group, the majority of whom are Muslim, who have lived for centuries in the Buddhist-majority Myanmar. Locals claimed the camp, housing nearly 100 women and 50 children, doesn't have sufficient firefighting equipment despite this being the fourth fire in the six years since the camp came into existence. (more...)
Syria chemical raid 'fabricated': Russian Federation
- April 16, 2018
But now I hope no one ventures on such an adventure". "But nevertheless, even insignificant incidents will once again spark new migrant flows into Europe", TASS cited the top diplomat as saying. The White Helmets are not the sole source of information about the Douma attack. And The Russian Center for the Reconciliation of Opposing Sides in Syria reportedly examined Douma on Monday and found no traces of chemical weapons. (more...)
- April 16, 2018
But now I hope no one ventures on such an adventure". "But nevertheless, even insignificant incidents will once again spark new migrant flows into Europe", TASS cited the top diplomat as saying. The White Helmets are not the sole source of information about the Douma attack. And The Russian Center for the Reconciliation of Opposing Sides in Syria reportedly examined Douma on Monday and found no traces of chemical weapons. (more...)
BJP couriers toothbrush, paste to Dinesh Gundu Rao
- April 16, 2018
The statements made by Dinesh Gundu Rao will only jeopardise the chances of Congress's victory further in the constituency. Speaking at an event organised by Congress in Bengaluru to protest against Unnao and Kathua rape cases, Rao said that Adityanath is unfit to be a chief minister, according to a Deccan Herald report. (more...)
- April 16, 2018
The statements made by Dinesh Gundu Rao will only jeopardise the chances of Congress's victory further in the constituency. Speaking at an event organised by Congress in Bengaluru to protest against Unnao and Kathua rape cases, Rao said that Adityanath is unfit to be a chief minister, according to a Deccan Herald report. (more...)
Comey: Trump is 'morally unfit' to be president, might be 'compromised'
- April 16, 2018
In an interview with ABC's "20/20" that aired on Sunday evening, Comey explained how he didn't want to attend and actively tried to avoid Trump during a reception for law-enforcement leaders the day after the president's inauguration. He also answered "possibly" when asked if the president was attempting to obstruct justice when he cleared the Oval Office of other officials last February before encouraging him to close the investigation into Flynn, who by that point was suspected of lying to ... (more...)
- April 16, 2018
In an interview with ABC's "20/20" that aired on Sunday evening, Comey explained how he didn't want to attend and actively tried to avoid Trump during a reception for law-enforcement leaders the day after the president's inauguration. He also answered "possibly" when asked if the president was attempting to obstruct justice when he cleared the Oval Office of other officials last February before encouraging him to close the investigation into Flynn, who by that point was suspected of lying to ... (more...)
Rahul Gandhi On Three-Day Amethi Visit From Today
- April 16, 2018
In Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, an eight-year-old Muslim nomadic girl was allegedly abducted, drugged, gangraped, tortured and killed. In the video, which was played during a press conference at the BJP's New Delhi headquarters, Mir is purportedly telling reporters that the locals believed the investigation was motivated and that the main culprits were still at large. (more...)
- April 16, 2018
In Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, an eight-year-old Muslim nomadic girl was allegedly abducted, drugged, gangraped, tortured and killed. In the video, which was played during a press conference at the BJP's New Delhi headquarters, Mir is purportedly telling reporters that the locals believed the investigation was motivated and that the main culprits were still at large. (more...)
Firefighters battle large apartment complex fire in Seymour
- April 16, 2018
The apartment does not have a sprinkler system, but smoke alarms were activated when the fire was discovered, the fire department said. A man and a woman were able to safely escape the fire along with their dog. Paramedics evaluated one of the residents at the scene but did not transport them to the hospital. No other people were injured in the fire. "These fires are preventable". (more...)
- April 16, 2018
The apartment does not have a sprinkler system, but smoke alarms were activated when the fire was discovered, the fire department said. A man and a woman were able to safely escape the fire along with their dog. Paramedics evaluated one of the residents at the scene but did not transport them to the hospital. No other people were injured in the fire. "These fires are preventable". (more...)
Syrian government deploys forces in Douma
- April 16, 2018
The town was also the scene of a suspected poison gas attack on April 7 that prompted the U.S., Britain and France to launch missiles on Syrian military targets early Saturday. "Good morning steadfastness", one broadcaster said. The ministry also pointed out that the strikes were carried out when the Syrian troops's offensive against IS [Islamic State, formerly ISIS], Jabhat al-Nusra, and other terrorist groups was successful. (more...)
- April 16, 2018
The town was also the scene of a suspected poison gas attack on April 7 that prompted the U.S., Britain and France to launch missiles on Syrian military targets early Saturday. "Good morning steadfastness", one broadcaster said. The ministry also pointed out that the strikes were carried out when the Syrian troops's offensive against IS [Islamic State, formerly ISIS], Jabhat al-Nusra, and other terrorist groups was successful. (more...)
Four elephants die after train accident
- April 16, 2018
The mishap took place early in the morning while the elephant herd was trying the cross over the railway track in search of food. Train movement was reportedly stalled for a few hours as forest officials tried to remove the bodies with the help of cranes. (more...)
- April 16, 2018
The mishap took place early in the morning while the elephant herd was trying the cross over the railway track in search of food. Train movement was reportedly stalled for a few hours as forest officials tried to remove the bodies with the help of cranes. (more...)
UP Board results are expected to release by the end of April
- April 16, 2018
The results once declared would be available on www.upresults.nic.in . Previous year total pass percentage of Class 10th was 81.18% and Class 12th was 82.62%. The students skipping the exams were mostly from Nepal, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia and UAE. Coming back to the examination results , the UP Board has not given any official confirmation on the same. (more...)
- April 16, 2018
The results once declared would be available on www.upresults.nic.in . Previous year total pass percentage of Class 10th was 81.18% and Class 12th was 82.62%. The students skipping the exams were mostly from Nepal, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia and UAE. Coming back to the examination results , the UP Board has not given any official confirmation on the same. (more...)
Pratyeka Hoda Sadhana Samithi demands special status for AP
- April 16, 2018
According to the reports, the outfits such as Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) and All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) are also supporting the call for Andhra Pradesh bandh . Rambabu added that CM Naidu should understand that the bandh was a form of democratic protest and he had no right to oppose it. "Why this intimidation? As long as they are peaceful, we will continue all forms of democratic protests", PTI quoted Rambabu as saying. (more...)
- April 16, 2018
According to the reports, the outfits such as Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) and All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) are also supporting the call for Andhra Pradesh bandh . Rambabu added that CM Naidu should understand that the bandh was a form of democratic protest and he had no right to oppose it. "Why this intimidation? As long as they are peaceful, we will continue all forms of democratic protests", PTI quoted Rambabu as saying. (more...)
Mecca Masjid blast case verdict today, accused Aseemanand brought to court
- April 16, 2018
The blast took place on May 18, 2007, when the Friday prayers were underway. The hearing of the case was completed last week and IV Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge and Special Judge for NIA had fixed 16th April for pronouncing the judgment. (more...)
- April 16, 2018
The blast took place on May 18, 2007, when the Friday prayers were underway. The hearing of the case was completed last week and IV Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge and Special Judge for NIA had fixed 16th April for pronouncing the judgment. (more...)
Haley warns Assad: Trump 'watching,' USA work in Syria 'not done'
- April 16, 2018
Co-organizer Waseem Ramli said he's disappointed that Trudeau is supporting aggression with no evidence the Syrian government used chemical weapons. The attack last week killed dozens of people including children. Trump had said "mission accomplished" on Twitter after the strikes, though US Lieutenant General Kenneth McKenzie at the Pentagon acknowledged elements of the program remain and he could not guarantee that Syria would be unable to conduct a chemical attack in the future. (more...)
- April 16, 2018
Co-organizer Waseem Ramli said he's disappointed that Trudeau is supporting aggression with no evidence the Syrian government used chemical weapons. The attack last week killed dozens of people including children. Trump had said "mission accomplished" on Twitter after the strikes, though US Lieutenant General Kenneth McKenzie at the Pentagon acknowledged elements of the program remain and he could not guarantee that Syria would be unable to conduct a chemical attack in the future. (more...)
France's Macron Says He Persuaded Trump to Maintain Troops in Syria
- April 16, 2018
The US has about 2,000 personnel on the ground in eastern Syria supporting an alliance of Kurdish and Arab militias called the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). "This (a chemical attack) very easily could happen in the United States if we're not smart, and if we're not conscious of what's happening", she said. (more...)
- April 16, 2018
The US has about 2,000 personnel on the ground in eastern Syria supporting an alliance of Kurdish and Arab militias called the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). "This (a chemical attack) very easily could happen in the United States if we're not smart, and if we're not conscious of what's happening", she said. (more...)
Large fight at Greenwood Sikh temple leaves 4 injured
- April 16, 2018
Although ceremonial knives are used in the temple as part of the service, there are no reports of anyone suffering stab wounds following the brawl, reports WISH-TV . Police told the media that they were looking at surveillance video inside the gurdwara and if they find probable cause exists, charges will be filed. (more...)
- April 16, 2018
Although ceremonial knives are used in the temple as part of the service, there are no reports of anyone suffering stab wounds following the brawl, reports WISH-TV . Police told the media that they were looking at surveillance video inside the gurdwara and if they find probable cause exists, charges will be filed. (more...)
Shutters Come Down On Woolworths Across Australia After Nationwide Glitch
- April 16, 2018
A woman named Rose, from Hoppers Crossing in Melbourne, told 3AW customers were offered lollies as they were asked to leave. Many have left full trolleys behind. Around 4:30pm, customers began to report stores they were shopping in were closing and they had been told an IT issue affecting the cash registers was to blame. (more...)
- April 16, 2018
A woman named Rose, from Hoppers Crossing in Melbourne, told 3AW customers were offered lollies as they were asked to leave. Many have left full trolleys behind. Around 4:30pm, customers began to report stores they were shopping in were closing and they had been told an IT issue affecting the cash registers was to blame. (more...)
Shark attacks surfer in Western Australia
- April 16, 2018
An ambulance is on its way to treat the latest victim, Jason Longgrass, who was attacked at Lefthanders surf break, near to Cobblestone Beach, where a man was bitten on the leg about 8.20am. Lifeguards said a 4-meter (13-foot) shark was spotted off a nearby beach two hours after the attack. It seems like the waters were a little risky due to a whale carcass nearby. (more...)
- April 16, 2018
An ambulance is on its way to treat the latest victim, Jason Longgrass, who was attacked at Lefthanders surf break, near to Cobblestone Beach, where a man was bitten on the leg about 8.20am. Lifeguards said a 4-meter (13-foot) shark was spotted off a nearby beach two hours after the attack. It seems like the waters were a little risky due to a whale carcass nearby. (more...)
Pentagon Says 'Mission Accomplished' With Missile Strikes On Syria
- April 16, 2018
Bahia Al-Mardini, a UK-based Syrian journalist and human rights activist who fled regime persecution, told Arab News that Assad "is fully responsible for what is now happening in Syria". The Pentagon said the strike was created to degrade Syria's chemical weapons capability without killing civilians or foreign fighters. Russian President Vladimir Putin called strike an " act of aggression against a sovereign state " and claimed they went against the United Nations charter. (more...)
- April 16, 2018
Bahia Al-Mardini, a UK-based Syrian journalist and human rights activist who fled regime persecution, told Arab News that Assad "is fully responsible for what is now happening in Syria". The Pentagon said the strike was created to degrade Syria's chemical weapons capability without killing civilians or foreign fighters. Russian President Vladimir Putin called strike an " act of aggression against a sovereign state " and claimed they went against the United Nations charter. (more...)
Donald Trump's Re-Election Campaign Spent Over $ 800000 On Legal Fees In 2018
- April 16, 2018
Those bills topped $834,000 during the first three months of this year, as Trump donors picked up the tab at several law firms, including one handling some of the headline-grabbing controversies surrounding the president in recent months. Two others firms - Harding LLP and Larocca, Hornik, Rosen, Greenberg & Blaha, which are involved in the legal fight with Daniels - were paid a combined $280,000. (more...)
- April 16, 2018
Those bills topped $834,000 during the first three months of this year, as Trump donors picked up the tab at several law firms, including one handling some of the headline-grabbing controversies surrounding the president in recent months. Two others firms - Harding LLP and Larocca, Hornik, Rosen, Greenberg & Blaha, which are involved in the legal fight with Daniels - were paid a combined $280,000. (more...)
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