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Former Mumbai Police chief Arup Patnaik joins BJD
- April 19, 2018
Bhubaneswar: The 21st death anniversary of legendary leader and former Chief Minister Biju Patnaik is being observed with fervour at various places across the State today. A 1979-batch IPS officer Arup as the 36th Police Commissioner of Mumbai was well-known for his tough and efficient policing. Maharashtra is witnessing a new trend of senior IPS officers joining politics. (more...)
- April 19, 2018
Bhubaneswar: The 21st death anniversary of legendary leader and former Chief Minister Biju Patnaik is being observed with fervour at various places across the State today. A 1979-batch IPS officer Arup as the 36th Police Commissioner of Mumbai was well-known for his tough and efficient policing. Maharashtra is witnessing a new trend of senior IPS officers joining politics. (more...)
Don't Rule Out an EU-US Trade War
- April 19, 2018
To address this situation, the United States imposed a 25% tariff on certain steel articles with effect from 23 March. "India is clear it in no way deserves to be saddled with the 10 per cent higher import duty on aluminium and 25 per cent duty on steel as it neither poses a security threat to the U.S. (more...)
- April 19, 2018
To address this situation, the United States imposed a 25% tariff on certain steel articles with effect from 23 March. "India is clear it in no way deserves to be saddled with the 10 per cent higher import duty on aluminium and 25 per cent duty on steel as it neither poses a security threat to the U.S. (more...)
James Comey: Trump is "morally unfit to be president"
- April 19, 2018
Chandler, who a number of internet commentators have long suggested should play Comey in a Hollywood version of his story, has experience portraying an Federal Bureau of Investigation agent, too - he played the dogged investigator trailing Leonardo DiCaprio's character in Martin Scorsese's The Wolf of Wall Street . (more...)
- April 19, 2018
Chandler, who a number of internet commentators have long suggested should play Comey in a Hollywood version of his story, has experience portraying an Federal Bureau of Investigation agent, too - he played the dogged investigator trailing Leonardo DiCaprio's character in Martin Scorsese's The Wolf of Wall Street . (more...)
United Nations security team came under fire in Syria's Douma
- April 19, 2018
Having failed in their bid to convince the United Nations of a "no-fly" zone in Syria on multiple occasions ( ie elimination of Syrian government aircraft from the skies above rebel-held territory); the use of a chemical weapons attack as a pretext for bombing airfields has become the next best option. (more...)
- April 19, 2018
Having failed in their bid to convince the United Nations of a "no-fly" zone in Syria on multiple occasions ( ie elimination of Syrian government aircraft from the skies above rebel-held territory); the use of a chemical weapons attack as a pretext for bombing airfields has become the next best option. (more...)
HR McMaster Sr.'s death at Philadelphia nursing home under investigation
- April 19, 2018
Workers reportedly told McMaster's family that records about his death were falsified. The Attorney General's Office in Pennsylvania is investigating the possibility of institutional neglect after the elder McMaster fell, according to CBS3-TV . (more...)
- April 19, 2018
Workers reportedly told McMaster's family that records about his death were falsified. The Attorney General's Office in Pennsylvania is investigating the possibility of institutional neglect after the elder McMaster fell, according to CBS3-TV . (more...)
Hero Southwest pilot speaks out: 'We were simply doing our jobs'
- April 19, 2018
He and his wife were in the back of the plane. After diverting, the New York-Dallas flight towards Philadelphia International Airport, Ms. Shults , 56, can be heard calmly informing air traffic control . "As Captain and First Officer of the Crew of five who worked to serve our Customers aboard Flight 1380 yesterday, we all feel we were simply doing our jobs", Captain Tammie Jo Shults and First Officer Darren Ellisor wrote in a statement . (more...)
- April 19, 2018
He and his wife were in the back of the plane. After diverting, the New York-Dallas flight towards Philadelphia International Airport, Ms. Shults , 56, can be heard calmly informing air traffic control . "As Captain and First Officer of the Crew of five who worked to serve our Customers aboard Flight 1380 yesterday, we all feel we were simply doing our jobs", Captain Tammie Jo Shults and First Officer Darren Ellisor wrote in a statement . (more...)
Kobach held in contempt in voter registration case
- April 19, 2018
Mr. Kobach, who served a year ago as the vice chairman of the Trump administration's short-lived presidential commission on voter fraud, was reprimanded in a 25-page ruling by Federal District Judge Julie A. "That is consistent with his approach to the entire issue - where he has shown disregard for federal law, disregard for the truth about citizen participation in Kansas, and disregard for the values that we share as Americans, values that say we should work to increase citizen participation ... (more...)
- April 19, 2018
Mr. Kobach, who served a year ago as the vice chairman of the Trump administration's short-lived presidential commission on voter fraud, was reprimanded in a 25-page ruling by Federal District Judge Julie A. "That is consistent with his approach to the entire issue - where he has shown disregard for federal law, disregard for the truth about citizen participation in Kansas, and disregard for the values that we share as Americans, values that say we should work to increase citizen participation ... (more...)
Kathua rape-and-murder: Police action injures 20 students in Anantnag
- April 19, 2018
A police statement said, "Today morning a peaceful protest was taken out at Anantnag which was allowed by police and district administration". However, forces deployed in the area used force to break up the protest, triggering clashes. With the placards "Justice for Asifa and Asiya Nelofar" in their hands, the students of Shopian district held a peaceful protest in against the rape and murder case of the minor girl in Kathua. (more...)
- April 19, 2018
A police statement said, "Today morning a peaceful protest was taken out at Anantnag which was allowed by police and district administration". However, forces deployed in the area used force to break up the protest, triggering clashes. With the placards "Justice for Asifa and Asiya Nelofar" in their hands, the students of Shopian district held a peaceful protest in against the rape and murder case of the minor girl in Kathua. (more...)
Modi's government fails to act on rape
- April 19, 2018
One of those policemen also allegedly joined in the search for her body. The editorial board said Narendra Modi seems to have failed to learn the lesson of his predecessors who did not forcefully respond to protests in late 2012 and early 2013 after a young woman was raped and killed on a public bus in New Delhi . (more...)
- April 19, 2018
One of those policemen also allegedly joined in the search for her body. The editorial board said Narendra Modi seems to have failed to learn the lesson of his predecessors who did not forcefully respond to protests in late 2012 and early 2013 after a young woman was raped and killed on a public bus in New Delhi . (more...)
Analyst Research and Ratings: Marchex, Inc. (MCHX), Destination Maternity Corporation (DEST)
- April 19, 2018
Listed here are Iconix Brand Group, Inc . It has underperformed by 13.27% the S&P500. Share of Iconix Brand Group, Inc . A low P/S ratio may indicate possible undervaluation, while a ratio that is significantly above the average may suggest overvaluation. (more...)
- April 19, 2018
Listed here are Iconix Brand Group, Inc . It has underperformed by 13.27% the S&P500. Share of Iconix Brand Group, Inc . A low P/S ratio may indicate possible undervaluation, while a ratio that is significantly above the average may suggest overvaluation. (more...)
Iran's Supreme Leader Stops Using Telegram, Officials to Use Domestic Messengers
- April 19, 2018
Telegram, set up by a Russian entrepreneur and ranked the world's ninth most popular mobile messaging app, has been widely used by Iranian state media, politicians and companies. On Jan. 3, Iran called on Telegram management to block some channels so as to curb spread of unrest in the country, which followed the protests against rising prices and economic situation that turned into sporadic violence in some places. (more...)
- April 19, 2018
Telegram, set up by a Russian entrepreneur and ranked the world's ninth most popular mobile messaging app, has been widely used by Iranian state media, politicians and companies. On Jan. 3, Iran called on Telegram management to block some channels so as to curb spread of unrest in the country, which followed the protests against rising prices and economic situation that turned into sporadic violence in some places. (more...)
Wounded Yarmouth police dog released from hospital
- April 19, 2018
After retiring K9 Thor, Sergeant Gannon acquired his beloved K9 patrol dog Nero, who was also shot and injured at the scene of the crime but was rescued and is expected to survive and return to the Gannon family. Both the wake and funeral were held at St. Pius X Church in Yarmouth, where officers marched in formation outside on Station Avenue, and the Boston police department played bagpipes. (more...)
- April 19, 2018
After retiring K9 Thor, Sergeant Gannon acquired his beloved K9 patrol dog Nero, who was also shot and injured at the scene of the crime but was rescued and is expected to survive and return to the Gannon family. Both the wake and funeral were held at St. Pius X Church in Yarmouth, where officers marched in formation outside on Station Avenue, and the Boston police department played bagpipes. (more...)
Trump Campaign to Rokita: Take Those Yard Signs Down
- April 19, 2018
The Rokita signs tout an endorsement made by two volunteers who ran Trump's 2016 IN campaign. The problem is, Rokita doesn't have the endorsement of President Trump or Vice President Mike Pence; he only has the backing of two volunteers who helped Trump's presidential campaign in 2016. (more...)
- April 19, 2018
The Rokita signs tout an endorsement made by two volunteers who ran Trump's 2016 IN campaign. The problem is, Rokita doesn't have the endorsement of President Trump or Vice President Mike Pence; he only has the backing of two volunteers who helped Trump's presidential campaign in 2016. (more...)
Syrian air defence shoots down missiles over Homs: state media
- April 19, 2018
According to the Pentagon, US intelligence had established that the base was the launchpad for the alleged chemical attack. The issue had been dealt with by Russian experts, the commander said. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a UK-based war monitor, reported that big explosions were heard near Shayrat airbase and two other airbases near Damascus . (more...)
- April 19, 2018
According to the Pentagon, US intelligence had established that the base was the launchpad for the alleged chemical attack. The issue had been dealt with by Russian experts, the commander said. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a UK-based war monitor, reported that big explosions were heard near Shayrat airbase and two other airbases near Damascus . (more...)
UN source: OPCW experts unlikely to enter Douma on Wednesday
- April 19, 2018
The officials provided the information on condition of anonymity, in line with government regulations. "The U.N. -OPCW Joint Investigative Mechanism (JIM), however, which was shut down because of a Russian veto at the UN Security Council in November , was authorized to investigate the responsible actor for chemical weapons attacks in Syria ", she said. (more...)
- April 19, 2018
The officials provided the information on condition of anonymity, in line with government regulations. "The U.N. -OPCW Joint Investigative Mechanism (JIM), however, which was shut down because of a Russian veto at the UN Security Council in November , was authorized to investigate the responsible actor for chemical weapons attacks in Syria ", she said. (more...)
Cohen Would Turn Against President if Charged, Counselor Warned Trump
- April 19, 2018
The judge also said she would consider US prosecutors' plan to have a team of independent government lawyers review the materials. Wood denied that request, though Trump's lawyers will get to see materials related to him. Wood on Monday said a special master "might have a role" to help ensure a "perception of fairness". The government has countered that Cohen - who is President Trump's longtime personal lawyer - actually has done little legal work and that they are interested in his ... (more...)
- April 19, 2018
The judge also said she would consider US prosecutors' plan to have a team of independent government lawyers review the materials. Wood denied that request, though Trump's lawyers will get to see materials related to him. Wood on Monday said a special master "might have a role" to help ensure a "perception of fairness". The government has countered that Cohen - who is President Trump's longtime personal lawyer - actually has done little legal work and that they are interested in his ... (more...)
Crews battle wildfires in southwestern Kansas
- April 19, 2018
Officials originally said the fire had burned 70,000 acres, but later revised their estimate to 48,455 acres, including 33,384 acres in Colorado and 15,026 acres in Kansas. He says the structural damage from the fire includes "a lot of hay lofts". A fire burning in Eastern Baca County over the Western Kansas border is almost 50,000 acres as of Wednesday afternoon. (more...)
- April 19, 2018
Officials originally said the fire had burned 70,000 acres, but later revised their estimate to 48,455 acres, including 33,384 acres in Colorado and 15,026 acres in Kansas. He says the structural damage from the fire includes "a lot of hay lofts". A fire burning in Eastern Baca County over the Western Kansas border is almost 50,000 acres as of Wednesday afternoon. (more...)
Bomb Plot Case Goes to the Jury
- April 19, 2018
The men, whom prosecutors described as members of a right-wing militia group, were also convicted of conspiracy to violate the civil rights of their intended victims in Garden City, Kansas. Wright went further, offering his hope that their attack would inspire similarly Islamophobic citizens to take up weapons against Muslims. The government argued that the men formed a splinter group of the militia Kansas Security Force that came to be known as "the Crusaders". (more...)
- April 19, 2018
The men, whom prosecutors described as members of a right-wing militia group, were also convicted of conspiracy to violate the civil rights of their intended victims in Garden City, Kansas. Wright went further, offering his hope that their attack would inspire similarly Islamophobic citizens to take up weapons against Muslims. The government argued that the men formed a splinter group of the militia Kansas Security Force that came to be known as "the Crusaders". (more...)
James Comey compares Trump to an obsessive ex-lover
- April 19, 2018
Comey's publisher printed 850,000 copies to meet the expected demand from buyers. Gergen said Comey's book could "change the narrative" about the Trump presidency. The conversation moved quickly and culminated in a lightning round of questions. "Does the investigation go on?" I credit Loretta Lynch [because] I think she's an honest person, saying, 'We talked about grandchildren and other things, ' " the former Federal Bureau of Investigation director said. (more...)
- April 19, 2018
Comey's publisher printed 850,000 copies to meet the expected demand from buyers. Gergen said Comey's book could "change the narrative" about the Trump presidency. The conversation moved quickly and culminated in a lightning round of questions. "Does the investigation go on?" I credit Loretta Lynch [because] I think she's an honest person, saying, 'We talked about grandchildren and other things, ' " the former Federal Bureau of Investigation director said. (more...)
Zakaria: On Syria, Trump looks a lot like Obama
- April 19, 2018
When asked why the USA should get more involved in the situation in Syria, Eid said simply, "With great power comes great responsibility". Eid's story is very tragic, but he is hopeful that the West will intervene in the only manner that he thinks will stop the deaths of innocent civilians; Killing Bashar al-Assad. (more...)
- April 19, 2018
When asked why the USA should get more involved in the situation in Syria, Eid said simply, "With great power comes great responsibility". Eid's story is very tragic, but he is hopeful that the West will intervene in the only manner that he thinks will stop the deaths of innocent civilians; Killing Bashar al-Assad. (more...)
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