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PM pledges £60m package to fight plastic pollution at CHOGM
- April 17, 2018
Furthermore, the United Kingdom will commit £25 million to help researchers approach the scourge of marine plastic waste from a scientific, technical, economic and social perspective. Through this ambitious alliance we will build on the UK's world-leading microbeads ban and 5p plastic bag charge to harness the full power of the Commonwealth in pushing for global change and safeguarding our marine environment for future generations. (more...)
- April 17, 2018
Furthermore, the United Kingdom will commit £25 million to help researchers approach the scourge of marine plastic waste from a scientific, technical, economic and social perspective. Through this ambitious alliance we will build on the UK's world-leading microbeads ban and 5p plastic bag charge to harness the full power of the Commonwealth in pushing for global change and safeguarding our marine environment for future generations. (more...)
Alfie Evans' father: 'We are never going to back down'
- April 17, 2018
Mr Justice Hayden set a date for the 23-month-old, who is being cared for at Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool, to be allowed to die. Moylan also clarified that, in his view, Tom and Kate's parental rights did not give them the right to make decisions about Alfie. (more...)
- April 17, 2018
Mr Justice Hayden set a date for the 23-month-old, who is being cared for at Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool, to be allowed to die. Moylan also clarified that, in his view, Tom and Kate's parental rights did not give them the right to make decisions about Alfie. (more...)
Trump unloads on Comey ahead of ex-FBI director's interview
- April 17, 2018
The sense that the clash between a disruptive President who marches to his own tune and traditional establishment values is becoming serious heightened over the weekend after Comey, who was sacked by Trump , purportedly for not professing loyalty to the President, attacked him for moral turpitude and suggested he may be compromised because of this. (more...)
- April 17, 2018
The sense that the clash between a disruptive President who marches to his own tune and traditional establishment values is becoming serious heightened over the weekend after Comey, who was sacked by Trump , purportedly for not professing loyalty to the President, attacked him for moral turpitude and suggested he may be compromised because of this. (more...)
Fatal Trump Tower fire caused by electrical overload, FDNY says
- April 17, 2018
Fire Marshals traced the cause to "sequenced power strips powering multiple components". The 4-alarm blaze broke out in a 50th floor apartment on April 7, creating a harrowing scene of smoke billowing out from the president's NY residence. (more...)
- April 17, 2018
Fire Marshals traced the cause to "sequenced power strips powering multiple components". The 4-alarm blaze broke out in a 50th floor apartment on April 7, creating a harrowing scene of smoke billowing out from the president's NY residence. (more...)
Crash closes Hwy. 400 in Barrie
- April 17, 2018
The clean-up continues at the scene. The northbound lanes are expected to open before southbound lanes, but no timeline has been given. A new guardrail also has to be installed. A concrete wall was being brought to the scene to replace the damaged metal guardrail. Heavy equipment is on the scene to remove the southbound truck from down an embankment. (more...)
- April 17, 2018
The clean-up continues at the scene. The northbound lanes are expected to open before southbound lanes, but no timeline has been given. A new guardrail also has to be installed. A concrete wall was being brought to the scene to replace the damaged metal guardrail. Heavy equipment is on the scene to remove the southbound truck from down an embankment. (more...)
Federation Internationale de Football Association task force in Rabat to inspect 2026 candidate Morocco
- April 17, 2018
Starting on Tuesday, April 16, five FIFA Task Force members will be on Moroccan soil for a three-day inspection to assess the country's ability to host the 2026 FIFA football event. FIFA has 211 member associations who all hold one vote at Congress although FAs can not vote on World Cup hosting if they are part of a bid or if they are suspended from FIFA at the time. (more...)
- April 17, 2018
Starting on Tuesday, April 16, five FIFA Task Force members will be on Moroccan soil for a three-day inspection to assess the country's ability to host the 2026 FIFA football event. FIFA has 211 member associations who all hold one vote at Congress although FAs can not vote on World Cup hosting if they are part of a bid or if they are suspended from FIFA at the time. (more...)
Reports that Damascus prevented OPCW from entering Syria are false - Lavrov
- April 17, 2018
Russia's ambassador to the United States warned that there would be consequences for the US-led military strikes, adding that it was not acceptable to insult Russia's President. Russian Federation will demand a meeting of the U.N. Security Council, I think, for sure", Dzhabarov, who is the deputy head of Russia's foreign affairs committee, was quoted by RIA as saying. (more...)
- April 17, 2018
Russia's ambassador to the United States warned that there would be consequences for the US-led military strikes, adding that it was not acceptable to insult Russia's President. Russian Federation will demand a meeting of the U.N. Security Council, I think, for sure", Dzhabarov, who is the deputy head of Russia's foreign affairs committee, was quoted by RIA as saying. (more...)
Korean Air suspends executive over 'water rage' at meeting
- April 16, 2018
Cho, who is also known as Emily, lost her temper because she was unhappy with answers to her questions during the meeting in Seoul last month. Cho Hyun-min, 36, a senior vice-president at the company, has apologised and called her behaviour "foolish and reckless". (more...)
- April 16, 2018
Cho, who is also known as Emily, lost her temper because she was unhappy with answers to her questions during the meeting in Seoul last month. Cho Hyun-min, 36, a senior vice-president at the company, has apologised and called her behaviour "foolish and reckless". (more...)
$43000 soundproof booth for EPA chief Pruitt violated law -US GAO
- April 17, 2018
The GAO declined to rule on the phone booth's necessity, but said its construction qualified as a furnishing under federal statute, meaning the " EPA was required to notify the appropriations committees of its proposed obligation". In an eight-page letter to lawmakers, Thomas H. Armstrong, the G.A.O.'s general counsel, said the agency did not send advance notice to Congress when it paid $43,238.68 from its Environmental Programs and Management budget to pay for the installation of the ... (more...)
- April 17, 2018
The GAO declined to rule on the phone booth's necessity, but said its construction qualified as a furnishing under federal statute, meaning the " EPA was required to notify the appropriations committees of its proposed obligation". In an eight-page letter to lawmakers, Thomas H. Armstrong, the G.A.O.'s general counsel, said the agency did not send advance notice to Congress when it paid $43,238.68 from its Environmental Programs and Management budget to pay for the installation of the ... (more...)
Chemical weapons attack 'could easily happen' in US, Nikki Haley warns
- April 17, 2018
He acknowledged, however, that Syria retains "residual" capacity, but gave no details about what could be left. The UN Security Council has rejected a resolution tabled by Russian Federation calling for condemnation of the "aggression" by the United States and its allies against Syria. (more...)
- April 17, 2018
He acknowledged, however, that Syria retains "residual" capacity, but gave no details about what could be left. The UN Security Council has rejected a resolution tabled by Russian Federation calling for condemnation of the "aggression" by the United States and its allies against Syria. (more...)
Lamar Education Association provides statement on Colorado teacher walkout
- April 17, 2018
After seeing teachers in other states agitate for more funding, Colorado educators are taking their turn. Besides more funding for schools, it's opposing proposed changes to the pension system for teachers and other public employees. House Democrats are concerned about a potential within the measure that could allocate taxpayer dollars to road bonds in the future, which they say could siphon money away from education. (more...)
- April 17, 2018
After seeing teachers in other states agitate for more funding, Colorado educators are taking their turn. Besides more funding for schools, it's opposing proposed changes to the pension system for teachers and other public employees. House Democrats are concerned about a potential within the measure that could allocate taxpayer dollars to road bonds in the future, which they say could siphon money away from education. (more...)
Calcutta high court says single bench will hear Bengal panchayat poll case
- April 17, 2018
The single bench will hear the case from tomorrow. Read Also: West Bengal: World War II bombs found in Nadia district's lake The division bench comprised of Justice Biswanath Samaddar and Justice Arindam Mukherjee heard the case at on Monday. (more...)
- April 17, 2018
The single bench will hear the case from tomorrow. Read Also: West Bengal: World War II bombs found in Nadia district's lake The division bench comprised of Justice Biswanath Samaddar and Justice Arindam Mukherjee heard the case at on Monday. (more...)
Kenya: Three IEBC Commissioners Resign After Fallout With Chebukati
- April 16, 2018
Chebukati stated that he was yet to receive the formal communication confirming the resignation of commissioners Connie Nkatha Maina, Margaret Mwachanya , and Paul Kugat. "Where does this leave election management in this country?" The resignations leave only two commissioners and the chairman at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) which last week sent its chief executive on three months' compulsory leave pending an audit on procurement matters. (more...)
- April 16, 2018
Chebukati stated that he was yet to receive the formal communication confirming the resignation of commissioners Connie Nkatha Maina, Margaret Mwachanya , and Paul Kugat. "Where does this leave election management in this country?" The resignations leave only two commissioners and the chairman at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) which last week sent its chief executive on three months' compulsory leave pending an audit on procurement matters. (more...)
Royal Dutch Shell (RDSB) Price Target Raised to GBX 2750
- April 16, 2018
Royal Dutch Shell plc (:RDS-A)'s RSI (Relative Strength Index) is 67.60. Over the last week of the month, it was 3.60%, -2.39% over the last quarter, and 11.33% for the past six months. UBS's target price points to a potential upside of 10.45% from the company's previous close. Many value investors look for stocks that are at or near their 52 week low, but this metric alone does not indicate whether a stock is under-valued. (more...)
- April 16, 2018
Royal Dutch Shell plc (:RDS-A)'s RSI (Relative Strength Index) is 67.60. Over the last week of the month, it was 3.60%, -2.39% over the last quarter, and 11.33% for the past six months. UBS's target price points to a potential upside of 10.45% from the company's previous close. Many value investors look for stocks that are at or near their 52 week low, but this metric alone does not indicate whether a stock is under-valued. (more...)
Supreme Court Doesn't Want to Hear Ex-Gov. Blagojevich's Appeal
- April 16, 2018
The court said for a second time it would not hear Blagojevich's appeal but did not comment further on its decision. They argued that politicians are vulnerable to prosecution because the line between what's allowed and what's illegal is blurry. (more...)
- April 16, 2018
The court said for a second time it would not hear Blagojevich's appeal but did not comment further on its decision. They argued that politicians are vulnerable to prosecution because the line between what's allowed and what's illegal is blurry. (more...)
Sean Hannity is the client whose identity Michael Cohen wanted kept secret
- April 17, 2018
Attorneys for Cohen had already applied to Judge Kimba Wood at Manhattan federal court for a restraining order that would stop authorities reviewing the records seized from Cohen until Cohen's team has reviewed the materials themselves. Hannity's name was revealed in federal court on Monday . "As to the one unnamed legal client, we do not believe that Mr. Cohen should be asked to reveal the name or can permissibly do so", the letter said. (more...)
- April 17, 2018
Attorneys for Cohen had already applied to Judge Kimba Wood at Manhattan federal court for a restraining order that would stop authorities reviewing the records seized from Cohen until Cohen's team has reviewed the materials themselves. Hannity's name was revealed in federal court on Monday . "As to the one unnamed legal client, we do not believe that Mr. Cohen should be asked to reveal the name or can permissibly do so", the letter said. (more...)
Ant McPartlin Fined £86k And Banned From Driving For 20 Months
- April 16, 2018
McPartlin (42) pleaded guilty to drink-driving at Wimbledon Magistrates' Court on Monday. In a statement, read by his lawyer, he apologised for his actions and said he was "ashamed and mortified" by what he had done. The charge stated that the presenter had 75mg of alcohol in his breath at the time of the incident, which is double the legal limit. Speaking briefly outside the court following sentencing McPartlin said: "I just want to say I'm truly sorry for what happened". (more...)
- April 16, 2018
McPartlin (42) pleaded guilty to drink-driving at Wimbledon Magistrates' Court on Monday. In a statement, read by his lawyer, he apologised for his actions and said he was "ashamed and mortified" by what he had done. The charge stated that the presenter had 75mg of alcohol in his breath at the time of the incident, which is double the legal limit. Speaking briefly outside the court following sentencing McPartlin said: "I just want to say I'm truly sorry for what happened". (more...)
Woman sexually assaulted by man on King Street South
- April 16, 2018
A 52-year-old man has been charged with sexual assault of a child under the age of 14, according to Harris County court records. The convict faces a maximum of five years imprisonment. "There is no delay in lodging the FIR and accused was arrested from the spot". The charges allegedly relate to a period of nearly two years which was more than a decade ago - although one of the charges alleges that a sexual assault occurred more recently, in 2013. (more...)
- April 16, 2018
A 52-year-old man has been charged with sexual assault of a child under the age of 14, according to Harris County court records. The convict faces a maximum of five years imprisonment. "There is no delay in lodging the FIR and accused was arrested from the spot". The charges allegedly relate to a period of nearly two years which was more than a decade ago - although one of the charges alleges that a sexual assault occurred more recently, in 2013. (more...)
France convinced Trump to stay in Syria, says Macron
- April 17, 2018
Appearing in a two-hour live broadcast on French television BFM and online investigative site Mediapart, the 40-year-old leader said the U.S., Britain and France had "full worldwide legitimacy to intervene" in order to enforce global humanitarian law. (more...)
- April 17, 2018
Appearing in a two-hour live broadcast on French television BFM and online investigative site Mediapart, the 40-year-old leader said the U.S., Britain and France had "full worldwide legitimacy to intervene" in order to enforce global humanitarian law. (more...)
India eyes exporting soybean to China amid Sino-American trade spat
- April 16, 2018
In his opening remarks at the fifth China-India Strategic Economic Dialogue, NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Rajiv Kumar said India was ready to step in and supply soya beans to China, which may no longer be available from the mid-western states of the U.S. (more...)
- April 16, 2018
In his opening remarks at the fifth China-India Strategic Economic Dialogue, NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Rajiv Kumar said India was ready to step in and supply soya beans to China, which may no longer be available from the mid-western states of the U.S. (more...)
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