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Saudi says it intercepted missiles fired at Aramco facility by Houthis
- April 23, 2018
Footage from the scene of the air strike shows scattered body parts and a young boy in a green shirt hugging a man's lifeless body, screaming and crying. The fighting and a partial blockade by the coalition has also left 22 million people in need of humanitarian aid, created the world's largest food security emergency, and led to a cholera outbreak that is thought to have affected a million people. (more...)
- April 23, 2018
Footage from the scene of the air strike shows scattered body parts and a young boy in a green shirt hugging a man's lifeless body, screaming and crying. The fighting and a partial blockade by the coalition has also left 22 million people in need of humanitarian aid, created the world's largest food security emergency, and led to a cholera outbreak that is thought to have affected a million people. (more...)
Turkish lawmakers switch parties in challenge to Erdogan
- April 23, 2018
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan late Saturday called for peace with Greece, according to a report by the state-run Anadolu agency, cited by Ekathimerini ."We need peace now". Erdogan stressed there was no meeting with Bahceli prior to his call for early elections. Iyi, which mostly consists of former MHP members, is at the centre-right of Turkey's political spectrum. (more...)
- April 23, 2018
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan late Saturday called for peace with Greece, according to a report by the state-run Anadolu agency, cited by Ekathimerini ."We need peace now". Erdogan stressed there was no meeting with Bahceli prior to his call for early elections. Iyi, which mostly consists of former MHP members, is at the centre-right of Turkey's political spectrum. (more...)
Firefighters tackle blaze in high-rise tower in Dubai
- April 23, 2018
The building was evacuated to ensure safety of people. In a later statement at 4:50pm, Dubai Media Office said civil defence had brought the fire fully under control. JLT and the nearby Dubai Marina have experienced a number of building fires in recent years. Authorities have previously acknowledged that at least 30 000 buildings across the UAE have cladding or panelling that safety experts have said accelerates the rapid spread of fires. (more...)
- April 23, 2018
The building was evacuated to ensure safety of people. In a later statement at 4:50pm, Dubai Media Office said civil defence had brought the fire fully under control. JLT and the nearby Dubai Marina have experienced a number of building fires in recent years. Authorities have previously acknowledged that at least 30 000 buildings across the UAE have cladding or panelling that safety experts have said accelerates the rapid spread of fires. (more...)
£800 fine for Mark Meechan, who taught dog to give Nazi salute
- April 23, 2018
You say the video was only intended as a joke to upset your girlfriend, whose dog you used, and nothing more. "I also found it proved that the video contained anti-Semitic, and racist material, in that it explicitly and exclusively referred to Jews, the Holocaust and the role of the Nazis in the death of six million Jews in a grossly offensive manner". (more...)
- April 23, 2018
You say the video was only intended as a joke to upset your girlfriend, whose dog you used, and nothing more. "I also found it proved that the video contained anti-Semitic, and racist material, in that it explicitly and exclusively referred to Jews, the Holocaust and the role of the Nazis in the death of six million Jews in a grossly offensive manner". (more...)
Pompeo Faces Steep Opposition at Senate Panel
- April 23, 2018
Marc Short, the White House legislative director, said recent weeks have been "incredibly disheartening" as he has had private conversations with Democrats who say Pompeo is qualified but will not vote for him because of political considerations. (more...)
- April 23, 2018
Marc Short, the White House legislative director, said recent weeks have been "incredibly disheartening" as he has had private conversations with Democrats who say Pompeo is qualified but will not vote for him because of political considerations. (more...)
Dog Walkers Mourn Barbara Bush During Gathering on Maine Beach
- April 23, 2018
On numerous occasions, the FLOTUS was said to have looked "not happy" with her husband and it became a talk of the Twitterverse. Numerous attendees brought dogs with them to the Kennebunkport shore where the former first lady would often be seen in the early morning with her own canine companions while the family was at their vacation home in the Pine Tree State. (more...)
- April 23, 2018
On numerous occasions, the FLOTUS was said to have looked "not happy" with her husband and it became a talk of the Twitterverse. Numerous attendees brought dogs with them to the Kennebunkport shore where the former first lady would often be seen in the early morning with her own canine companions while the family was at their vacation home in the Pine Tree State. (more...)
Kuwait summons Philippine ambassador
- April 23, 2018
Already, the government of President Rodrigo Duterte has banned workers from heading to Kuwait over abuse cases, culminating in a February incident that saw a Filipina's body discovered in a freezer at a Kuwait City apartment abandoned for more than a year. (more...)
- April 23, 2018
Already, the government of President Rodrigo Duterte has banned workers from heading to Kuwait over abuse cases, culminating in a February incident that saw a Filipina's body discovered in a freezer at a Kuwait City apartment abandoned for more than a year. (more...)
Mom Arrested For Allegedly Setting Car On Fire With Her Kids Inside
- April 23, 2018
The woman's daughters are 9, 11 and 13 years old, Houston Police spokesperson Victor Senties confirmed to Newsweek . Police said bystanders intervened and the 31-year-old mother fled on foot with her daughters. The records describe the woman as a USA citizen, born in El Salvador. No bond has been set at this time, records state. The woman could face additional charges relating to her alleged intentional effort to set the auto on fire. (more...)
- April 23, 2018
The woman's daughters are 9, 11 and 13 years old, Houston Police spokesperson Victor Senties confirmed to Newsweek . Police said bystanders intervened and the 31-year-old mother fled on foot with her daughters. The records describe the woman as a USA citizen, born in El Salvador. No bond has been set at this time, records state. The woman could face additional charges relating to her alleged intentional effort to set the auto on fire. (more...)
Siraj-ul-Haq voted for Sanjrani on 'order from top': Nawaz Sharif
- April 23, 2018
Meanwhile, the chief justice has asked authorities to refrain from providing security to people at the behest of a certain minister. The Nawaz family is now facing three corruption charges in an accountability court in light of the references the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) filed against them. (more...)
- April 23, 2018
Meanwhile, the chief justice has asked authorities to refrain from providing security to people at the behest of a certain minister. The Nawaz family is now facing three corruption charges in an accountability court in light of the references the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) filed against them. (more...)
Cambridge Analytica Researcher Kogan Calls Facebook Data Mining 'Pretty Usual'
- April 23, 2018
Kogan's app asked those who took the quiz for permission to harvest their data but made no such request to the 50 million Facebook friends who didn't know about the application or give consent, yet still had their personal info sucked up and given over to Cambridge Analytica's parent company, SCL Elections. (more...)
- April 23, 2018
Kogan's app asked those who took the quiz for permission to harvest their data but made no such request to the 50 million Facebook friends who didn't know about the application or give consent, yet still had their personal info sucked up and given over to Cambridge Analytica's parent company, SCL Elections. (more...)
Iran Bans Use of Cryptocurrency for Fear of US Sanctions
- April 23, 2018
Many in Iran see great potential in digital currencies as a way to overcome problems related to global sanctions and difficulties facing the country's ailing banks . Coinex had, however, halted activity on its exchange platform because "we always want to make sure we comply with the law", he said. In Iran, there have been many global blockchain dealers providing services for past many years and have helped to circumvent the country's highly restrictive foreign exchange trading environment. (more...)
- April 23, 2018
Many in Iran see great potential in digital currencies as a way to overcome problems related to global sanctions and difficulties facing the country's ailing banks . Coinex had, however, halted activity on its exchange platform because "we always want to make sure we comply with the law", he said. In Iran, there have been many global blockchain dealers providing services for past many years and have helped to circumvent the country's highly restrictive foreign exchange trading environment. (more...)
Theresa May 'could be forced to keep Britain within customs union'
- April 23, 2018
It reduces administrative and financial trade barriers, such as customs checks and charges, and boosts economic co-operation. Whether Britain should stay in the customs union or leave it to strike a trade deal from outside the bloc will be part of the Brexit Trade Bill, which will be voted upon in May. (more...)
- April 23, 2018
It reduces administrative and financial trade barriers, such as customs checks and charges, and boosts economic co-operation. Whether Britain should stay in the customs union or leave it to strike a trade deal from outside the bloc will be part of the Brexit Trade Bill, which will be voted upon in May. (more...)
Karnataka poll: BS Yeddyurappa's son Vijayendra not to contest from Varuna constituency
- April 23, 2018
This has led to rumours that local BJP leader and ZP Member from Thagadur in the taluk Sadananda will replace Vijayendra in Varuna . Vijayendra was expected to file his nomination from Varuna today, as per reports . "Making all sorts of heroic statements and now saying my son is not contesting doesn't augur well", said Moily, according to NDTV . The retired IPS officer had joined the Congress in 2004 and contested from Chamundeshwari constituency, but lost against Siddaramaiah, who was ... (more...)
- April 23, 2018
This has led to rumours that local BJP leader and ZP Member from Thagadur in the taluk Sadananda will replace Vijayendra in Varuna . Vijayendra was expected to file his nomination from Varuna today, as per reports . "Making all sorts of heroic statements and now saying my son is not contesting doesn't augur well", said Moily, according to NDTV . The retired IPS officer had joined the Congress in 2004 and contested from Chamundeshwari constituency, but lost against Siddaramaiah, who was ... (more...)
Ricky Simon On Making His UFC Debut Tonight
- April 23, 2018
The round ended with another apparent win for Dvalishvili . Dvalishvili survived the sickening scene, but despite his efforts referee Liam Kerrigan awarded the fight to Simon, deeming Dvalishvili technically unconscious at the final second upon review. (more...)
- April 23, 2018
The round ended with another apparent win for Dvalishvili . Dvalishvili survived the sickening scene, but despite his efforts referee Liam Kerrigan awarded the fight to Simon, deeming Dvalishvili technically unconscious at the final second upon review. (more...)
Syracuse fraternity permanently expelled over racist video
- April 23, 2018
The students' futures at the university will be determined after a judicial process. Liam McMonagle, a participant of Recognize Us, said he believed that when an email is sent to the chancellor, there is an automatic reply, which he said could be because Syverud is getting an influx of emails. (more...)
- April 23, 2018
The students' futures at the university will be determined after a judicial process. Liam McMonagle, a participant of Recognize Us, said he believed that when an email is sent to the chancellor, there is an automatic reply, which he said could be because Syverud is getting an influx of emails. (more...)
Russian communications regulator blocks some Google services amid Telegram row
- April 23, 2018
Google Search, Gmail and push notifications on Android are among the services seeing limited access. Telegram uses a built-in feature to redirect traffic and bypass the blocking , making it available to most Russians, while Roskomnadzor has blocked over 18 million IP-addresses Telegram is using to bypass the government's action. (more...)
- April 23, 2018
Google Search, Gmail and push notifications on Android are among the services seeing limited access. Telegram uses a built-in feature to redirect traffic and bypass the blocking , making it available to most Russians, while Roskomnadzor has blocked over 18 million IP-addresses Telegram is using to bypass the government's action. (more...)
Pakistan cricket team to leave for England-Ireland tour today
- April 23, 2018
He will fly to the United Kingdom on Wednesday, the sources added. Pakistan will kick off the tour with a tour match against Kent on April 28 followed by a second tour match against Northamptonshire on May 4. Shahdab Khan being the only spinner in the team could also be a cause for concern. "There is no pressure, but there is a will to form a squad with the best players", Sarfraz said. (more...)
- April 23, 2018
He will fly to the United Kingdom on Wednesday, the sources added. Pakistan will kick off the tour with a tour match against Kent on April 28 followed by a second tour match against Northamptonshire on May 4. Shahdab Khan being the only spinner in the team could also be a cause for concern. "There is no pressure, but there is a will to form a squad with the best players", Sarfraz said. (more...)
No objection if Manu Sharma is freed, says Jessica Lall's sister
- April 23, 2018
After several twists and turns in the investigation, the Delhi High Court on December 20, 2006, awarded a life sentence to Manu Sharma. The Supreme Court had two months later in February 2011 upheld the HC verdict. Sabrina Lal has also denied any financial assistance from the victim's welfare fund. Sabrina said that the money from the welfare fund should be given to someone "more in need". (more...)
- April 23, 2018
After several twists and turns in the investigation, the Delhi High Court on December 20, 2006, awarded a life sentence to Manu Sharma. The Supreme Court had two months later in February 2011 upheld the HC verdict. Sabrina Lal has also denied any financial assistance from the victim's welfare fund. Sabrina said that the money from the welfare fund should be given to someone "more in need". (more...)
Sean Hannity received HUD help on multimillion dollar property deals
- April 23, 2018
But it turns out the Fox News host does have vast real estate holdings, worth at least $90 million , according to reporting in The Guardian . The loans were first obtained under the Obama administration, but were increased under the leadership of Ben Carson, who has been a guest on Hannity's show . (more...)
- April 23, 2018
But it turns out the Fox News host does have vast real estate holdings, worth at least $90 million , according to reporting in The Guardian . The loans were first obtained under the Obama administration, but were increased under the leadership of Ben Carson, who has been a guest on Hannity's show . (more...)
PSEB 12th Result 2018 Declared, Girls Outperform Boys in Punjab
- April 23, 2018
The overall pass percentage of students, who had appeared for the exams in 2018 is 65.97% which is an improvement from past year when the overall pass percentage was 62.36. Last year, a total number of 3,14,815 students had appeared for the examination, out of which 1,96,321 students managed to pass the examination. - The result will appear on the screen. (more...)
- April 23, 2018
The overall pass percentage of students, who had appeared for the exams in 2018 is 65.97% which is an improvement from past year when the overall pass percentage was 62.36. Last year, a total number of 3,14,815 students had appeared for the examination, out of which 1,96,321 students managed to pass the examination. - The result will appear on the screen. (more...)
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