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Civil Services Day is an occasion of appreciation, introspection: PM Modi
- April 22, 2018
In reply to a tweet by another user, the foreign minister said the Indian PM does even know the meaning of a surgical strike after Modi claimed India tried to inform Pakistan before launching the alleged strikes in September 2016. He also mentioned the two books on Prime Minister's Awards, and on Initiatives in Aspirational Districts, which were released today. The awards have been instituted to acknowledge, recognise and reward the exemplary work for people's welfare by districts and ... (more...)
- April 22, 2018
In reply to a tweet by another user, the foreign minister said the Indian PM does even know the meaning of a surgical strike after Modi claimed India tried to inform Pakistan before launching the alleged strikes in September 2016. He also mentioned the two books on Prime Minister's Awards, and on Initiatives in Aspirational Districts, which were released today. The awards have been instituted to acknowledge, recognise and reward the exemplary work for people's welfare by districts and ... (more...)
France's Mont-Saint-Michel abbey evacuated after threat
- April 22, 2018
An official said the threat was vague, but sufficient to order an evacuation at about 5.30am GMT. There was contradictory information about the circumstances of the threat. The man was located and monitored through video surveillance until police lost sight of him. 'It's possible that the individual left the Mont with the flux of tourists, ' Sabathe added. (more...)
- April 22, 2018
An official said the threat was vague, but sufficient to order an evacuation at about 5.30am GMT. There was contradictory information about the circumstances of the threat. The man was located and monitored through video surveillance until police lost sight of him. 'It's possible that the individual left the Mont with the flux of tourists, ' Sabathe added. (more...)
Georgia rally is latest disappointment for American extreme right
- April 22, 2018
Members of the National Socialist Movement , a white nationalist organization labeled a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center , gained a permit last month for the Saturday rally, the New York Times reported. "We will not back down", Schoep said. The rally ended, as Slate reported, as "much ado about nothing". A Change.org petition started by a local high school student and some local business owners asking for the rally not be be held had already landed more than 50,000 ... (more...)
- April 22, 2018
Members of the National Socialist Movement , a white nationalist organization labeled a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center , gained a permit last month for the Saturday rally, the New York Times reported. "We will not back down", Schoep said. The rally ended, as Slate reported, as "much ado about nothing". A Change.org petition started by a local high school student and some local business owners asking for the rally not be be held had already landed more than 50,000 ... (more...)
Windstream Holdings, Inc. (WIN) EPS Estimated At $-0.81 on May, 3
- April 22, 2018
News coverage about Windstream (NASDAQ:WIN) has been trending somewhat positive recently, according to Accern. Windstream Hldgs Inc (NASDAQ:WIN) has grabbed attention from the analysts, when it saw a value decrease of -3.13% or -0.05 points in the last trading session to close at $1.55. (more...)
- April 22, 2018
News coverage about Windstream (NASDAQ:WIN) has been trending somewhat positive recently, according to Accern. Windstream Hldgs Inc (NASDAQ:WIN) has grabbed attention from the analysts, when it saw a value decrease of -3.13% or -0.05 points in the last trading session to close at $1.55. (more...)
Naxals killed in encounter with police in Gadchiroli district
- April 22, 2018
Sources said that a group of naxals shifted base from Chhattisgarh to Maharashtra where "tendu leaves" were being collected by the contractors. They had a tip-off that Naxals from other areas will also be gathering in the area. Director General of Police Satish Mathur congratulated the C-60 team which participated in the encounter. The Gadchiroli operation is being hailed as a major one against the Naxals and comes within a month of Home Minister Rajnath Singh stating that Naxalism has ... (more...)
- April 22, 2018
Sources said that a group of naxals shifted base from Chhattisgarh to Maharashtra where "tendu leaves" were being collected by the contractors. They had a tip-off that Naxals from other areas will also be gathering in the area. Director General of Police Satish Mathur congratulated the C-60 team which participated in the encounter. The Gadchiroli operation is being hailed as a major one against the Naxals and comes within a month of Home Minister Rajnath Singh stating that Naxalism has ... (more...)
Google's IP addresses blocked in Russian Federation
- April 22, 2018
Data operators received information on restricting access to the messenger. This means messages are scrambled as they are sent, and only the users involved are in possession of the necessary code to decrypt them. Other similar stories flooded Russian social media over the last few days. According to Sergei Nikitin at the Russian cyber-security company Group-IB, "When a person adds a VPN to his or her mobile settings, all internet traffic goes through this server, including email and ... (more...)
- April 22, 2018
Data operators received information on restricting access to the messenger. This means messages are scrambled as they are sent, and only the users involved are in possession of the necessary code to decrypt them. Other similar stories flooded Russian social media over the last few days. According to Sergei Nikitin at the Russian cyber-security company Group-IB, "When a person adds a VPN to his or her mobile settings, all internet traffic goes through this server, including email and ... (more...)
Police investigating possible hate crime in New York City subway assault
- April 22, 2018
He then followed the victim, described by police as a 24-year-old Hispanic man, off the train and shoved him onto the tracks. The victim was helped back onto the platform by his friend and another individual and taken to the hospital for a laceration on his head. (more...)
- April 22, 2018
He then followed the victim, described by police as a 24-year-old Hispanic man, off the train and shoved him onto the tracks. The victim was helped back onto the platform by his friend and another individual and taken to the hospital for a laceration on his head. (more...)
Two accused detained in Surat rape-murder case
- April 22, 2018
In a major breakthrough, the Gujarat Police on Friday arrested main accused in the rape and murder case of 12-year-old girl whose body was found near bushes in the diamond city Surat almost a fortnight ago. "From CCTV footages, police seized the vehicle, traced its owner and reached Harisinh, who said his brother could be behind the crime". Minister of state for home Pradeepsinh Jadeja said on Friday that among the three arrested included the key accused. (more...)
- April 22, 2018
In a major breakthrough, the Gujarat Police on Friday arrested main accused in the rape and murder case of 12-year-old girl whose body was found near bushes in the diamond city Surat almost a fortnight ago. "From CCTV footages, police seized the vehicle, traced its owner and reached Harisinh, who said his brother could be behind the crime". Minister of state for home Pradeepsinh Jadeja said on Friday that among the three arrested included the key accused. (more...)
Arizona schools, parents plan for possible teacher strike
- April 22, 2018
They've been demanding a 20 percent pay increase, as well as other increases to education funding. The leaders of Arizona Educators United are aiming to continue the momentum of last week's school "walk-ins" in which around 100,000 educators participated as they consider how to respond to a proposed 9 percent teacher pay raise this year from Governor Doug Ducey. (more...)
- April 22, 2018
They've been demanding a 20 percent pay increase, as well as other increases to education funding. The leaders of Arizona Educators United are aiming to continue the momentum of last week's school "walk-ins" in which around 100,000 educators participated as they consider how to respond to a proposed 9 percent teacher pay raise this year from Governor Doug Ducey. (more...)
Three Dead After Naked Gunman Opens Fire In US
- April 22, 2018
After shooting seven people a patron was able to wrest the weapon away from him and the attacker fled, according to reports. Witnesses said he was nude and got away on foot. Authorities have since identified Travis Reinking, 29, as a person of interest in the shooting. Officials say the suspect was seen running into the woods behind the store and later walking south on Murfreesboro Pike. (more...)
- April 22, 2018
After shooting seven people a patron was able to wrest the weapon away from him and the attacker fled, according to reports. Witnesses said he was nude and got away on foot. Authorities have since identified Travis Reinking, 29, as a person of interest in the shooting. Officials say the suspect was seen running into the woods behind the store and later walking south on Murfreesboro Pike. (more...)
Nude gunman kills three at Tennessee restaurant
- April 22, 2018
The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department said in a statement that the shooting occurred at a Waffle House in Antioch, a suburb southeast of Nashville , at 3:25am. Witnesses said he was nude and got away on foot. Authorities said the gunman was last seen walking south on Murfreesboro Pike and is now completely nude after shedding his coat. (more...)
- April 22, 2018
The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department said in a statement that the shooting occurred at a Waffle House in Antioch, a suburb southeast of Nashville , at 3:25am. Witnesses said he was nude and got away on foot. Authorities said the gunman was last seen walking south on Murfreesboro Pike and is now completely nude after shedding his coat. (more...)
Delhi: 17-year-old father kills two-month-old infant
- April 22, 2018
As per details by the Police, the incident was reported from Mangolpuri area of the national capital on Saturday. When she returned after some time, she found the baby lying still. Once the baby fell unconscious, he strangled him and left. Additional DCP Rajender Singh said that the incident came to light when the child's mother took the baby to the Sanjay Gandhi Hospital where he was declared dead by the doctors. (more...)
- April 22, 2018
As per details by the Police, the incident was reported from Mangolpuri area of the national capital on Saturday. When she returned after some time, she found the baby lying still. Once the baby fell unconscious, he strangled him and left. Additional DCP Rajender Singh said that the incident came to light when the child's mother took the baby to the Sanjay Gandhi Hospital where he was declared dead by the doctors. (more...)
Corrected - Blast at election centre in Afghan capital, at least four dead
- April 22, 2018
A public health ministry official said ambulances evacuated at least six wounded, adding that the death toll was expected to rise, according to Al Jazeera News. President Ashraf Ghani launched the voter registration process last week, allowing the Independent Election Commission to prepare voter lists for the October 20 parliamentary and district council elections. (more...)
- April 22, 2018
A public health ministry official said ambulances evacuated at least six wounded, adding that the death toll was expected to rise, according to Al Jazeera News. President Ashraf Ghani launched the voter registration process last week, allowing the Independent Election Commission to prepare voter lists for the October 20 parliamentary and district council elections. (more...)
Chongqing Dangdai Lifan sponsors 'positive' on signing Andres Iniesta
- April 22, 2018
Italian journalist Tancredi Palmeri tweeted that Iniesta will be paid €37 million (US$45.6 million) per year, while others report that he will sign a three-year deal. Speaking after Barca's 5-0 Copa del Rey final triumph over Sevilla , in which Iniesta scored the fourth goal, Rakitic expressed his desire to see his team-mate stick around. (more...)
- April 22, 2018
Italian journalist Tancredi Palmeri tweeted that Iniesta will be paid €37 million (US$45.6 million) per year, while others report that he will sign a three-year deal. Speaking after Barca's 5-0 Copa del Rey final triumph over Sevilla , in which Iniesta scored the fourth goal, Rakitic expressed his desire to see his team-mate stick around. (more...)
Chinese dragon boats practicing to race capsize in river, killing 17 people
- April 22, 2018
Television pictures showed one of the long, narrow boats packed with paddlers going over. Most of those who went into the river were not wearing life jackets, media reported. Authorities in Guilin said villagers in Dunmu Village organised the practice session without notifying police beforehand. Races are kept nationwide each season to indicate that the dragon ship festival, that falls on the fifth day of the fifth calendar month of the Chinese lunar calendar, and also the summer solstice. (more...)
- April 22, 2018
Television pictures showed one of the long, narrow boats packed with paddlers going over. Most of those who went into the river were not wearing life jackets, media reported. Authorities in Guilin said villagers in Dunmu Village organised the practice session without notifying police beforehand. Races are kept nationwide each season to indicate that the dragon ship festival, that falls on the fifth day of the fifth calendar month of the Chinese lunar calendar, and also the summer solstice. (more...)
Russia Says Trump Invited Putin To US During Phone Call
- April 22, 2018
He said Russian Federation made clear where the geographic red lines were and the USA didn't cross them. "They were notified about where our "red lines" are located, including "red lines" "on the ground", Lavrov was cited as saying by the state-run RIA Novosti news agency on Friday. (more...)
- April 22, 2018
He said Russian Federation made clear where the geographic red lines were and the USA didn't cross them. "They were notified about where our "red lines" are located, including "red lines" "on the ground", Lavrov was cited as saying by the state-run RIA Novosti news agency on Friday. (more...)
Russian Federation vows 'painful' response to any United States sanctions
- April 22, 2018
This whole mess was just the ramblings of a confused woman who's otherwise good at her job. Few seem as determined as Haley to emerge unscathed from the wreckage of the Trump presidency. Following Haley's mic drop, Kudlow did something rare for this administration - he apologized , publicly and privately to Haley. The White House is certainly capable of bold diplomatic moves-such as the just-disclosed secret meetings between Mike Pompeo, the Central Intelligence Agency director and ... (more...)
- April 22, 2018
This whole mess was just the ramblings of a confused woman who's otherwise good at her job. Few seem as determined as Haley to emerge unscathed from the wreckage of the Trump presidency. Following Haley's mic drop, Kudlow did something rare for this administration - he apologized , publicly and privately to Haley. The White House is certainly capable of bold diplomatic moves-such as the just-disclosed secret meetings between Mike Pompeo, the Central Intelligence Agency director and ... (more...)
Japanese woman, believed to be world's oldest person, dies at age 117
- April 22, 2018
It is understood she had more than 160 descendants, including great-great-great grandchildren. She eventually became the planet's oldest man at the time of 117, also following the passing in September of Violet Brown at Jamaica. Her city of Kikai is in Kagoshima prefecture on Kyushu, the southernmost of Japan's 4 primary islands. Video proven on Japanese tv confirmed Tajima transferring her fingers to the beat of music performed on conventional Japanese devices at a ceremony to mark the ... (more...)
- April 22, 2018
It is understood she had more than 160 descendants, including great-great-great grandchildren. She eventually became the planet's oldest man at the time of 117, also following the passing in September of Violet Brown at Jamaica. Her city of Kikai is in Kagoshima prefecture on Kyushu, the southernmost of Japan's 4 primary islands. Video proven on Japanese tv confirmed Tajima transferring her fingers to the beat of music performed on conventional Japanese devices at a ceremony to mark the ... (more...)
Earth Day 2018 - 'End Plastic Pollution'
- April 22, 2018
After then, the idea of clean environment and earth preservation turned into an worldwide agenda. On April 22, 1970 , 20 million Americans took to the streets, parks, and auditoriums to demonstrate for a healthy, sustainable environment in massive coast-to-coast rallies. (more...)
- April 22, 2018
After then, the idea of clean environment and earth preservation turned into an worldwide agenda. On April 22, 1970 , 20 million Americans took to the streets, parks, and auditoriums to demonstrate for a healthy, sustainable environment in massive coast-to-coast rallies. (more...)
Iran says willing to discuss prisoners if US shows 'respect'
- April 22, 2018
The Iranian prime minister also said that his government sought prevention of instability in the foreign market exchange that might be caused by a possible exit by the USA from the nuclear agreement. Iranian nuclear chief Ali Akbar Salehi cautioned on Saturday that the Islamic Republic will "startle" the United States with its response readiness should Washington decide to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal. (more...)
- April 22, 2018
The Iranian prime minister also said that his government sought prevention of instability in the foreign market exchange that might be caused by a possible exit by the USA from the nuclear agreement. Iranian nuclear chief Ali Akbar Salehi cautioned on Saturday that the Islamic Republic will "startle" the United States with its response readiness should Washington decide to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal. (more...)
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