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European Union hints at new measures on Syria
- April 17, 2018
European Union foreign ministers yesterday threatened new sanctions on Syria over what the West says were chemical attacks on its own people, but held off from joining expected new United States punitive measures against Russian Federation. (more...)
- April 17, 2018
European Union foreign ministers yesterday threatened new sanctions on Syria over what the West says were chemical attacks on its own people, but held off from joining expected new United States punitive measures against Russian Federation. (more...)
More Than 70 Pounds of Marijuana Discovered during Traffic Stop
- April 17, 2018
Monday on Interstate 70 in Hancock County, when troopers say they noticed a 2017 Ford Expedition weaving through traffic lanes. The deputy reported smelling marijuana in the auto, and a subsequent search turned up 114 pounds of pot and some cannabis edibles. (more...)
- April 17, 2018
Monday on Interstate 70 in Hancock County, when troopers say they noticed a 2017 Ford Expedition weaving through traffic lanes. The deputy reported smelling marijuana in the auto, and a subsequent search turned up 114 pounds of pot and some cannabis edibles. (more...)
Unique silver treasure found by schoolboy with metal detector
- April 17, 2018
René Schön and 13-year-old Luca Malaschnitschenko were rummaging around with metal detectors on the German island of Ruegen in the Baltic Sea when they happened upon the ancient treasure in January. Painted re-construction of old rune stone depicting Viking king Harald "Bluetooth". That may offer proof that Bluetooth fled the area to Pomerania after his son, Sven Gabelbart, led a rebellion against him, according to the Telegraph . (more...)
- April 17, 2018
René Schön and 13-year-old Luca Malaschnitschenko were rummaging around with metal detectors on the German island of Ruegen in the Baltic Sea when they happened upon the ancient treasure in January. Painted re-construction of old rune stone depicting Viking king Harald "Bluetooth". That may offer proof that Bluetooth fled the area to Pomerania after his son, Sven Gabelbart, led a rebellion against him, according to the Telegraph . (more...)
Blast near Indian Embassy camp office in Nepal's Biratnagar
- April 17, 2018
Dainik Nepal quoted Superintendent of Police Arun Kumar BC as saying that because of the explosion, the office wall on the west side was slightly damaged. No one was in the office at the time of the incident, sources said. Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence, which is often accused by India of spying on its internal security affairs or orchestrating terrorist activities in Indian territory, is suspected to have carried out the blast, sources told Indian news channel CNN-News18. (more...)
- April 17, 2018
Dainik Nepal quoted Superintendent of Police Arun Kumar BC as saying that because of the explosion, the office wall on the west side was slightly damaged. No one was in the office at the time of the incident, sources said. Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence, which is often accused by India of spying on its internal security affairs or orchestrating terrorist activities in Indian territory, is suspected to have carried out the blast, sources told Indian news channel CNN-News18. (more...)
UP Board Results 2018: Check Class 10th, 12th results on April 29 on upresults.nic.in, official confirmation
- April 17, 2018
Uttar Pradesh Madyamik Shiksha Parishad organizes 10th and 12th level exams in the state of Uttar Pradesh, Thousands of Students has appeared at the exams, And majority are waiting eagerly for the results to be announced officially, But little patience is expected as the results will take some time to be announced. (more...)
- April 17, 2018
Uttar Pradesh Madyamik Shiksha Parishad organizes 10th and 12th level exams in the state of Uttar Pradesh, Thousands of Students has appeared at the exams, And majority are waiting eagerly for the results to be announced officially, But little patience is expected as the results will take some time to be announced. (more...)
Charge-sheet filed against 4 DU students for 'stalking' Smriti Irani
- April 17, 2018
In April 2017, the drunk students allegedly followed Irani's auto in Lutyens' Delhi, after which they were detained by the police. The students, in the age group of 18-19 years, were detained at the Chanakyapuri police station in the diplomatic enclave here. (more...)
- April 17, 2018
In April 2017, the drunk students allegedly followed Irani's auto in Lutyens' Delhi, after which they were detained by the police. The students, in the age group of 18-19 years, were detained at the Chanakyapuri police station in the diplomatic enclave here. (more...)
President Maithripala Sirisena to meet UK Prime Minister Theresa May
- April 17, 2018
Modi will also address an event from the historic Central Hall Westminster named Bharat Ki Baat, Sabke Saath. Ahead of the formal Heads of Government Meeting on Thursday and Friday, there will be three days of forums on Business, Women, People and Youth. (more...)
- April 17, 2018
Modi will also address an event from the historic Central Hall Westminster named Bharat Ki Baat, Sabke Saath. Ahead of the formal Heads of Government Meeting on Thursday and Friday, there will be three days of forums on Business, Women, People and Youth. (more...)
Government plans Delhi-Mumbai expressway at Rs 1 lakh crore cost
- April 17, 2018
About Rs 7,000 crore would be spent on this 17 km long highway, said Gadkari, who was speaking as chief guest in a function organised here. "It will be built on the existing alignment up to the Sohna bypass and from there it will be greenfield ( new ) alignment till Vadodara", said a highway ministry official to TOI . (more...)
- April 17, 2018
About Rs 7,000 crore would be spent on this 17 km long highway, said Gadkari, who was speaking as chief guest in a function organised here. "It will be built on the existing alignment up to the Sohna bypass and from there it will be greenfield ( new ) alignment till Vadodara", said a highway ministry official to TOI . (more...)
Mother arrested for forcing rape-victim to change statement
- April 17, 2018
A 15-year-old girl in Delhi approached the police with Rs 5 lakh, the amount that her parents have received to force her to change her statement in gang rape case trial. A case under IPC Sections 195 (A) (threatening any person to give false evidence), 506 (threatening any person to give false evidence) and 120 (B) (punishment of criminal conspiracy) and Section 75 of the Juvenile Justice Act has been registered. (more...)
- April 17, 2018
A 15-year-old girl in Delhi approached the police with Rs 5 lakh, the amount that her parents have received to force her to change her statement in gang rape case trial. A case under IPC Sections 195 (A) (threatening any person to give false evidence), 506 (threatening any person to give false evidence) and 120 (B) (punishment of criminal conspiracy) and Section 75 of the Juvenile Justice Act has been registered. (more...)
NEET 2018 admit card: CBSE releases NEET hall ticket @ cbseneet
- April 17, 2018
When candidate will download the admit card, a copy of the same in pdf format will also be emailed to the candidate on the registered email id. Check to make sure that all these details are correct. To their name on the merit list, a candidate must have scored a minimum of 50th percentile marks for General Category, 40th percentile marks for OBC / SC / ST. (more...)
- April 17, 2018
When candidate will download the admit card, a copy of the same in pdf format will also be emailed to the candidate on the registered email id. Check to make sure that all these details are correct. To their name on the merit list, a candidate must have scored a minimum of 50th percentile marks for General Category, 40th percentile marks for OBC / SC / ST. (more...)
Two Koreas to discuss announcing official end to war, report says
- April 17, 2018
Thae Yong-ho was quoted on Monday as saying that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un "will drag on for two to three years" without dismantling his nuclear weapons "while waiting for the USA president to be replaced". In a related move, an exclusive online platform at www.koreasummit.kr will be operational from noon on Tuesday to provide up-to-date information on the summit to both journalists and the general public. (more...)
- April 17, 2018
Thae Yong-ho was quoted on Monday as saying that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un "will drag on for two to three years" without dismantling his nuclear weapons "while waiting for the USA president to be replaced". In a related move, an exclusive online platform at www.koreasummit.kr will be operational from noon on Tuesday to provide up-to-date information on the summit to both journalists and the general public. (more...)
Sen. McCain admitted to Mayo Clinic for surgery
- April 17, 2018
It has led to a reduced role in Congress for the veteran lawmaker, who was the Republican presidential nominee in 2008 and now chairs the powerful Senate Armed Services Committee. Arizona Sen.John McCain released a statement, following the president's action. If McCain were to resign before the end of May, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, a Republican, would appoint an interim senator and there would be a special election in November. (more...)
- April 17, 2018
It has led to a reduced role in Congress for the veteran lawmaker, who was the Republican presidential nominee in 2008 and now chairs the powerful Senate Armed Services Committee. Arizona Sen.John McCain released a statement, following the president's action. If McCain were to resign before the end of May, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, a Republican, would appoint an interim senator and there would be a special election in November. (more...)
Philippines may deport Australian nun for 'illegal political activities'
- April 17, 2018
Manila Auxiliary Bishop Broderick Pabillo (right) visits detained Australian nun Sister Patricia Fox at the Bureau of Immigration in the evening of April 16, 2018. Cesar Santos, head of the legal division, said in his recommendation that it is improper for Fox to be a subject of an inquest proceedings as she was not caught in the act of violating any immigration laws. (more...)
- April 17, 2018
Manila Auxiliary Bishop Broderick Pabillo (right) visits detained Australian nun Sister Patricia Fox at the Bureau of Immigration in the evening of April 16, 2018. Cesar Santos, head of the legal division, said in his recommendation that it is improper for Fox to be a subject of an inquest proceedings as she was not caught in the act of violating any immigration laws. (more...)
Amy Schumer Eyed for Lead in Drama 'Christy Martin'
- April 17, 2018
In her private life, she fell in love with another woman and left Jim , who shot and stabbed her and left her for good in a brutal and jealous rage. Amy Schumer is getting into the ring for her next role. Her last fight was a 2012 loss to Mia St. John. This will be the first decidely dramatic role for Schumer, who has made a name for herself as a comedy actress in films like " Trainwreck ", " Snatched ", and " I Feel Pretty ", which opens in the USA this week. (more...)
- April 17, 2018
In her private life, she fell in love with another woman and left Jim , who shot and stabbed her and left her for good in a brutal and jealous rage. Amy Schumer is getting into the ring for her next role. Her last fight was a 2012 loss to Mia St. John. This will be the first decidely dramatic role for Schumer, who has made a name for herself as a comedy actress in films like " Trainwreck ", " Snatched ", and " I Feel Pretty ", which opens in the USA this week. (more...)
Cuba to begin legislative session on transition a day early - state media
- April 17, 2018
A deepening economic crisis in Cuba's ally Venezuela has squeezed its finances at a time when US President Donald Trump has stepped up economic pressure on the island, tightening business and travel restrictions following a thaw under Barack Obama. (more...)
- April 17, 2018
A deepening economic crisis in Cuba's ally Venezuela has squeezed its finances at a time when US President Donald Trump has stepped up economic pressure on the island, tightening business and travel restrictions following a thaw under Barack Obama. (more...)
Wanted: A US strategy on Syria
- April 17, 2018
While the United States airstrikes may well be behind us, the Syrian front continues to heat up. As the diplomatic fallout of Saturday's airstrikes continued, the United Kingdom on Monday accused Russian Federation and Syria of blocking experts from the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons ( OPCW ) from accessing Douma, the site of the suspected gas attack. (more...)
- April 17, 2018
While the United States airstrikes may well be behind us, the Syrian front continues to heat up. As the diplomatic fallout of Saturday's airstrikes continued, the United Kingdom on Monday accused Russian Federation and Syria of blocking experts from the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons ( OPCW ) from accessing Douma, the site of the suspected gas attack. (more...)
Cambridge police officers filmed allegedly beating Harvard student Selorm Ohene
- April 17, 2018
Drew Faust , the president of the university, said that although she does not yet know all the facts, the incident is "profoundly disturbing". "Because use of force was required in order to gain compliance from Ohene to avoid further injury to himself, the responding officers or any on-lookers, an internal review will be conducted by the department's leadership and Professional Standards Unit, per policy of the department", Cambridge Police said. (more...)
- April 17, 2018
Drew Faust , the president of the university, said that although she does not yet know all the facts, the incident is "profoundly disturbing". "Because use of force was required in order to gain compliance from Ohene to avoid further injury to himself, the responding officers or any on-lookers, an internal review will be conducted by the department's leadership and Professional Standards Unit, per policy of the department", Cambridge Police said. (more...)
Students still 'like' Facebook despite data breach
- April 17, 2018
Facebook data can allow individual users to be targeted with specific messages or advertisements, but at present this can be done anonymously and without consumers being aware that they are being targeted, or by whom. "It's not clear what Facebook is doing with that information", said Chris Calabrese , vice president for policy at the Center for Democracy & Technology, a Washington advocacy group. (more...)
- April 17, 2018
Facebook data can allow individual users to be targeted with specific messages or advertisements, but at present this can be done anonymously and without consumers being aware that they are being targeted, or by whom. "It's not clear what Facebook is doing with that information", said Chris Calabrese , vice president for policy at the Center for Democracy & Technology, a Washington advocacy group. (more...)
Diageo invests £150m in Johnnie Walker visitor experience
- April 17, 2018
Diageo will erect an "immersive" visitor experience in Edinburgh for Johnnie Walker, and also planned to upgrade facilities at its existing network of 12 distilleries to give whisky tourism a boost, four of which will form part of a nationwide tour focused exclusively on the beverage. (more...)
- April 17, 2018
Diageo will erect an "immersive" visitor experience in Edinburgh for Johnnie Walker, and also planned to upgrade facilities at its existing network of 12 distilleries to give whisky tourism a boost, four of which will form part of a nationwide tour focused exclusively on the beverage. (more...)
Professor 'luring' TN students brings higher education department under scanner
- April 17, 2018
State secretary K Balakrishnan insinuating that the Raj Bhavan could have a role in the incident, Governor Banwarilal Purohit quickly ordered a probe headed by retired IAS officer Santhanam into the entire episode (The Raj Bhavan press release made no reference to the party statement.) The CPI (M) leader in a statement made a reference to a recent report alleging that the Home Ministry was inquiring into sexual harassment complaints against a Governor of a south Indian State. (more...)
- April 17, 2018
State secretary K Balakrishnan insinuating that the Raj Bhavan could have a role in the incident, Governor Banwarilal Purohit quickly ordered a probe headed by retired IAS officer Santhanam into the entire episode (The Raj Bhavan press release made no reference to the party statement.) The CPI (M) leader in a statement made a reference to a recent report alleging that the Home Ministry was inquiring into sexual harassment complaints against a Governor of a south Indian State. (more...)
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