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Sexual assault cases up 10% in USA military: Pentagon
- May 01, 2018
Of the total cases reported, about 1,200 were outside of the Defense Department's jurisdiction, according to the report. The Army reported 2,706 cases of sexual assault, an increase of 8.4%; the Navy reported 1,585 cases, an increase of 9.3%; the the Air Force reported 1,480 cases, an increase of 9.2%; and the Marine Corps saw a almost 15% increase, with a total of 998 reported cases. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
Of the total cases reported, about 1,200 were outside of the Defense Department's jurisdiction, according to the report. The Army reported 2,706 cases of sexual assault, an increase of 8.4%; the Navy reported 1,585 cases, an increase of 9.3%; the the Air Force reported 1,480 cases, an increase of 9.2%; and the Marine Corps saw a almost 15% increase, with a total of 998 reported cases. (more...)
Labour suspends MP following sexual harassment complaint
- May 01, 2018
Labour candidate Liz McInnes (R) reacts with Barrow MP John Woodcock after winning the Heywood and Middleton By-Election at the Heywood Sports Centre on October 9, 2014 in Heywood, England. "I was advised to maintain the confidentiality of the case to ensure the fairness of the process and to reassure other complainants that they could bring forward cases without being exposed to unwelcome publicity". (more...)
- May 01, 2018
Labour candidate Liz McInnes (R) reacts with Barrow MP John Woodcock after winning the Heywood and Middleton By-Election at the Heywood Sports Centre on October 9, 2014 in Heywood, England. "I was advised to maintain the confidentiality of the case to ensure the fairness of the process and to reassure other complainants that they could bring forward cases without being exposed to unwelcome publicity". (more...)
South Sudan rebels release 10 aid workers in border area
- May 01, 2018
Their kidnap was the second affecting aid workers in Yei River State in the recent times. The ICRC said in a short statement that it welcomed the gesture and urged the South Sudan parties to stop aggression against humanitarian workers. South Sudan's government says the opposition is executing a "mass starvation" strategy for people in the Equatoria region and wants rebel commanders to be held to account by the East African regional bloc leading the upcoming peace talks. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
Their kidnap was the second affecting aid workers in Yei River State in the recent times. The ICRC said in a short statement that it welcomed the gesture and urged the South Sudan parties to stop aggression against humanitarian workers. South Sudan's government says the opposition is executing a "mass starvation" strategy for people in the Equatoria region and wants rebel commanders to be held to account by the East African regional bloc leading the upcoming peace talks. (more...)
DNA tests show 2016 Jeddah bomber was Indian, says Saudi Arabia
- May 01, 2018
Saudi Arabia has confirmed on the basis of DNA tests that the bomber who blew himself up outside the US Consulate in the western Saudi coastal city of Jeddah two years ago in a foiled suicide attack belongs to country India. This attack was one of the three attacks that rocked Saudi Arabia on July 4, 2016. The attack came in the early hours of US Independence Day. A suicide bomber blew himself up while two others were wounded near the U.S. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
Saudi Arabia has confirmed on the basis of DNA tests that the bomber who blew himself up outside the US Consulate in the western Saudi coastal city of Jeddah two years ago in a foiled suicide attack belongs to country India. This attack was one of the three attacks that rocked Saudi Arabia on July 4, 2016. The attack came in the early hours of US Independence Day. A suicide bomber blew himself up while two others were wounded near the U.S. (more...)
SCOTUS to Hear Missouri Death Penalty Case
- May 01, 2018
On Monday, the Supreme Court said that it would hear a death penalty case involving Russell Bucklew . They say an expert concluded that if Bucklew were to undergo lethal injection he is "highly likely to experience ..." Shortly before his 2014 brush with death, Bucklew spoke to the Guardian from his cell in death row. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
On Monday, the Supreme Court said that it would hear a death penalty case involving Russell Bucklew . They say an expert concluded that if Bucklew were to undergo lethal injection he is "highly likely to experience ..." Shortly before his 2014 brush with death, Bucklew spoke to the Guardian from his cell in death row. (more...)
Sao Paulo building collapses during fire; number of victims unknown
- May 01, 2018
The building is understood to have been abandoned, but occupied by local squatters. The Sao Paulo fire department initially said it did not expect any deaths, "despite an earlier message posted onto the department's official Twitter account suggesting that one person had been spotted calling for help on the building's upper floors", CNN reports. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
The building is understood to have been abandoned, but occupied by local squatters. The Sao Paulo fire department initially said it did not expect any deaths, "despite an earlier message posted onto the department's official Twitter account suggesting that one person had been spotted calling for help on the building's upper floors", CNN reports. (more...)
In Amman, US state secretary defends Trump's J'lem move
- May 01, 2018
The U.S. secretary of state also said Syria should not be allowed to become a safe haven for the Daesh terrorist group, stressing that numerous countries - including the U.S. "Yes, the two-state solution is being challenged". US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has traveled to Jordan to discuss with the kingdom's authorities the situation around Syria, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and Iran nuclear deal . (more...)
- May 01, 2018
The U.S. secretary of state also said Syria should not be allowed to become a safe haven for the Daesh terrorist group, stressing that numerous countries - including the U.S. "Yes, the two-state solution is being challenged". US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has traveled to Jordan to discuss with the kingdom's authorities the situation around Syria, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and Iran nuclear deal . (more...)
After Cosby's conviction, two more schools rescind honours
- May 01, 2018
In 1969 on the television screens in the US he released a Comedy program "Show bill Cosby ". Cosby was sued here because he and his wife have a home in Shelburne. Lawyers not connected with the case said the defense has a strong argument. But when the verdict is appealed, McAndrews said, O'Neill will have to explain his reasoning. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
In 1969 on the television screens in the US he released a Comedy program "Show bill Cosby ". Cosby was sued here because he and his wife have a home in Shelburne. Lawyers not connected with the case said the defense has a strong argument. But when the verdict is appealed, McAndrews said, O'Neill will have to explain his reasoning. (more...)
Pakistan's first Greenfield international airport inaugurated in Islamabad
- May 01, 2018
He said the new airport was a sick project in 2013 which was inherited from the previous government. The Prime Minister said aviation is a dynamic field and if we do not adapt ourselves with the latest trends, we will be left behind. The new airport is Pakistan's first-ever greenfield airport as well as the biggest global airport in the country in terms of landing and passenger handling facilities. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
He said the new airport was a sick project in 2013 which was inherited from the previous government. The Prime Minister said aviation is a dynamic field and if we do not adapt ourselves with the latest trends, we will be left behind. The new airport is Pakistan's first-ever greenfield airport as well as the biggest global airport in the country in terms of landing and passenger handling facilities. (more...)
NYT Urges Justice Kennedy Not to Retire
- May 01, 2018
The Times is concerned that President Donald Trump will appoint another justice similar to Neil Gorsuch , whom he appointed previous year. The Times concluded: "This is your court, Justice Kennedy ". Court of Appeals Judge Merrick Garland, and by his decision to reform the rules governing the filibuster of Supreme Court nominations. The board also invoked the probe into ties between President TrumpDonald John TrumpTrump rips correspondents" dinner, "filthy" Michelle Wolf White House ... (more...)
- May 01, 2018
The Times is concerned that President Donald Trump will appoint another justice similar to Neil Gorsuch , whom he appointed previous year. The Times concluded: "This is your court, Justice Kennedy ". Court of Appeals Judge Merrick Garland, and by his decision to reform the rules governing the filibuster of Supreme Court nominations. The board also invoked the probe into ties between President TrumpDonald John TrumpTrump rips correspondents" dinner, "filthy" Michelle Wolf White House ... (more...)
Teen Accused Of "Cultural Appropriation" After Wearing Chinese-Style Prom Dress
- May 01, 2018
Many were quick to criticise Daum through Twitter. Mr Lam's tweet was liked more than 173,000 times and garnered 15,000 comments. When someone asked her if she was part-Chinese, she responded: 'Nope! "It was then altered and embroidered as a lovely form-fitting outfit to wear publically (sic), which Chinese women were not allowed to do at during the times of extreme patriarchal oppression". (more...)
- May 01, 2018
Many were quick to criticise Daum through Twitter. Mr Lam's tweet was liked more than 173,000 times and garnered 15,000 comments. When someone asked her if she was part-Chinese, she responded: 'Nope! "It was then altered and embroidered as a lovely form-fitting outfit to wear publically (sic), which Chinese women were not allowed to do at during the times of extreme patriarchal oppression". (more...)
Michael B. Jordan and Joe Robert Cole Team Up on Netflix's Failsafe
- May 01, 2018
While Jordan is now only confirmed for a producer role on the project, it's said that he will make a decision on a starring role once the final script comes in, Deadline reports. As sleeper agents scattered throughout the country activate, Ravane must stand between a government he can not trust and the soldiers he once hunted. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
While Jordan is now only confirmed for a producer role on the project, it's said that he will make a decision on a starring role once the final script comes in, Deadline reports. As sleeper agents scattered throughout the country activate, Ravane must stand between a government he can not trust and the soldiers he once hunted. (more...)
Aviva to make goodwill payment following preference shares fallout
- May 01, 2018
The move follows the insurer's announcement that it was considering cancelling its three outstanding issues of preference shares, which fuelled backlash among investors, forcing to company to scrap the plan. Individuals and institutions who sold their preference shares between 8 and 22 March are being offered a "discretionary goodwill payment ", it was announced today. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
The move follows the insurer's announcement that it was considering cancelling its three outstanding issues of preference shares, which fuelled backlash among investors, forcing to company to scrap the plan. Individuals and institutions who sold their preference shares between 8 and 22 March are being offered a "discretionary goodwill payment ", it was announced today. (more...)
Regulator's 'damning rap sheet' on Commonwealth Bank
- May 01, 2018
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority's final report into CBA's culture and frameworks called out "a widespread sense of complacency" at the bank, which meant it failed to learn from mistakes. The regulator has asked the bank to carry an additional $1 billion in regulatory capital and enter into an undertaking to conduct remedial action. "While CBA is a sound financial institution. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority's final report into CBA's culture and frameworks called out "a widespread sense of complacency" at the bank, which meant it failed to learn from mistakes. The regulator has asked the bank to carry an additional $1 billion in regulatory capital and enter into an undertaking to conduct remedial action. "While CBA is a sound financial institution. (more...)
Striking Arizona teachers gather at Capitol for third day
- May 01, 2018
Tens of thousands filled the capitol once again in order to talk with legislators and pressure Governor Ducey to fully fund public schools. Fisher told teachers to organize events with parents or other backers in their home districts Tuesday morning and then come to the Capitol to keep pressure on lawmakers. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
Tens of thousands filled the capitol once again in order to talk with legislators and pressure Governor Ducey to fully fund public schools. Fisher told teachers to organize events with parents or other backers in their home districts Tuesday morning and then come to the Capitol to keep pressure on lawmakers. (more...)
Nisar to contest upcoming polls from one NA, two provincial assembly seats
- May 01, 2018
The delegation lauded Chaudhry Nisar's services for the people of his constituency and assured him of all sorts of cooperation during the upcoming election. He also vowed his support to the former interior minister even he chose to contest the next election as an independent candidate. "At times, one has to have a bigger heart in politics", he added. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
The delegation lauded Chaudhry Nisar's services for the people of his constituency and assured him of all sorts of cooperation during the upcoming election. He also vowed his support to the former interior minister even he chose to contest the next election as an independent candidate. "At times, one has to have a bigger heart in politics", he added. (more...)
Trump Refused To Apologize For His Comments About The Muslim Travel Ban
- May 01, 2018
He largely used the opportunity Monday to address the need for changes to US immigration laws, which he has done frequently in recent months. "We have to have strong immigration laws", Trump continued. The travel ban made its way to the Supreme Court last week , and a lawyer representing those fighting the ban, Obama administration attorney Neal Katyal, had said if Trump would take back some his statements the case would likely end in his favor. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
He largely used the opportunity Monday to address the need for changes to US immigration laws, which he has done frequently in recent months. "We have to have strong immigration laws", Trump continued. The travel ban made its way to the Supreme Court last week , and a lawyer representing those fighting the ban, Obama administration attorney Neal Katyal, had said if Trump would take back some his statements the case would likely end in his favor. (more...)
Friend 'accidentally' kills groom during celebratory firing at wedding
- May 01, 2018
But the festivities turned into mourning at a wedding in Uttar Pradesh 's Lakhimpur Kheri district when the groom was killed during the celebratory firing at the function Sunday, April 29. Police also said that the accused, who is said to be a close friend of the victim, was absconding, the daily reported. It also cautioned people of its risky consequences by registering cases under Indian Penal Code (IPC) act 302 (murder) and not under culpable homicide not amounting to murder. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
But the festivities turned into mourning at a wedding in Uttar Pradesh 's Lakhimpur Kheri district when the groom was killed during the celebratory firing at the function Sunday, April 29. Police also said that the accused, who is said to be a close friend of the victim, was absconding, the daily reported. It also cautioned people of its risky consequences by registering cases under Indian Penal Code (IPC) act 302 (murder) and not under culpable homicide not amounting to murder. (more...)
Infosys (INFY) Given News Sentiment Score of 0.14
- May 01, 2018
INFY outperformed by 0.96% the S&P 500. Invesco Ltd increased its stake in Brown & Brown Inc (BRO) by 19.31% based on its latest 2017Q4 regulatory filing with the SEC. Infosys Limited (NYSE: INFY ) is expected to publish earnings on July, 13., as reported by RTT. About $4.60 billion US Long portfolio Comgest Global Investors Sas operates. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
INFY outperformed by 0.96% the S&P 500. Invesco Ltd increased its stake in Brown & Brown Inc (BRO) by 19.31% based on its latest 2017Q4 regulatory filing with the SEC. Infosys Limited (NYSE: INFY ) is expected to publish earnings on July, 13., as reported by RTT. About $4.60 billion US Long portfolio Comgest Global Investors Sas operates. (more...)
DK Jain is new Maharashtra Chief Secretary
- May 01, 2018
Mr Jain will replace Summit Mullick. The 1983 batch Indian Administrative Service officer, who was head of finance department, will serve for nine months before his retirement, scheduled on January 31, 2019. Born on January 25, 1959 in Jaipur, Rajasthan, Jain has an M Tech in Mechanical Engineering and MBA in Overseas Projects. Between 1995 and 2002 he was in New Delhi on central deputation and came back again to the state as the rural development secretary between 2008 and 2015. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
Mr Jain will replace Summit Mullick. The 1983 batch Indian Administrative Service officer, who was head of finance department, will serve for nine months before his retirement, scheduled on January 31, 2019. Born on January 25, 1959 in Jaipur, Rajasthan, Jain has an M Tech in Mechanical Engineering and MBA in Overseas Projects. Between 1995 and 2002 he was in New Delhi on central deputation and came back again to the state as the rural development secretary between 2008 and 2015. (more...)
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