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May Day rally ready to roll
- May 01, 2018
Ramaphosa is expected to deliver the main address later on Tuesday. "If Cosatu was consistent they would use the same principle approach to review the address by the current State President; a champion in neo-liberal minimum wage as well as oppressive labour relations amendments and a conflicted Lonmin (Marikana) Massacre associate who is yet to tender his apology", AMCU said. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
Ramaphosa is expected to deliver the main address later on Tuesday. "If Cosatu was consistent they would use the same principle approach to review the address by the current State President; a champion in neo-liberal minimum wage as well as oppressive labour relations amendments and a conflicted Lonmin (Marikana) Massacre associate who is yet to tender his apology", AMCU said. (more...)
BJP confused about its stand on Kathua case: Omar
- May 01, 2018
What justification is the government going to give for this move? "It has saddened us deeply". Gupta's comment came hours after he was sworn in as the new Deputy Chief Minister in the Mehbooba Mufti-led PDP-BJP coalition government, replacing Nirmal Singh . (more...)
- May 01, 2018
What justification is the government going to give for this move? "It has saddened us deeply". Gupta's comment came hours after he was sworn in as the new Deputy Chief Minister in the Mehbooba Mufti-led PDP-BJP coalition government, replacing Nirmal Singh . (more...)
China will not push India on BRI: Vice Foreign Minister Xuanyou
- May 01, 2018
They also agreed that the "development of a sound bilateral relationship (between India and China) which have about 40% of the world population will also be conducive for development in the region", he said. To handle the situations at the border, Modi and Xi have chose to work on making the mechanism strong. Modi and Xi also agreed that as two major countries and emerging economies, India and China, given their vast developmental experiences and national capacities, should join hands to ... (more...)
- May 01, 2018
They also agreed that the "development of a sound bilateral relationship (between India and China) which have about 40% of the world population will also be conducive for development in the region", he said. To handle the situations at the border, Modi and Xi have chose to work on making the mechanism strong. Modi and Xi also agreed that as two major countries and emerging economies, India and China, given their vast developmental experiences and national capacities, should join hands to ... (more...)
Afghan security forces see 11pc drop in numbers
- May 01, 2018
According to SIGAR , the strength of the Afghan security forces dropped by about 10 percent over the course of a year - falling to a total size of 296,409 personnel in the army and police forces as of 31 January. He said the USA goal is to strengthen Afghan security forces enough to convince insurgents that they can not win on the battlefield. U.S. Forces-Afghanistan did recently release information related to population, control over land and other areas. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
According to SIGAR , the strength of the Afghan security forces dropped by about 10 percent over the course of a year - falling to a total size of 296,409 personnel in the army and police forces as of 31 January. He said the USA goal is to strengthen Afghan security forces enough to convince insurgents that they can not win on the battlefield. U.S. Forces-Afghanistan did recently release information related to population, control over land and other areas. (more...)
Donald Trump's Park Ave. Doctor Says Bodyguard "Raided" Office, Took POTUS Files
- May 01, 2018
Prior to the "raid" and after The Times story ran, Bornstein said Trump's longtime assistant, Rhona Graff, had contacted him and said he could "forget" about being the White House physician. "A person familiar with the matter said there was a letter to Bornstein from then-White House doctor Ronny Jackson , but didn't know if there was a release form attached". (more...)
- May 01, 2018
Prior to the "raid" and after The Times story ran, Bornstein said Trump's longtime assistant, Rhona Graff, had contacted him and said he could "forget" about being the White House physician. "A person familiar with the matter said there was a letter to Bornstein from then-White House doctor Ronny Jackson , but didn't know if there was a release form attached". (more...)
20 killed as blasts rock Nigerian town
- May 01, 2018
Last Thursday, at least four people were killed when suicide bombers and fighters attempted to storm the Borno state capital, Maiduguri, raising fresh questions about security. Daily Trust however reports that a staff of the General Hospital in Mubi who did not want his name mentioned said the hospital had so far received 27 corpses and 64 wounded persons. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
Last Thursday, at least four people were killed when suicide bombers and fighters attempted to storm the Borno state capital, Maiduguri, raising fresh questions about security. Daily Trust however reports that a staff of the General Hospital in Mubi who did not want his name mentioned said the hospital had so far received 27 corpses and 64 wounded persons. (more...)
Man displayed dead woman's body in backyard shed, cops say
- May 01, 2018
Both have a history of drug addiction and Snyder, a mother of two, was staying at the suspect's home. Responding officers took the man, identified as Angelo Dante Beckford, 40, into custody as he ran from them near his home. Fernandez confirms the body they found Monday was not Beckford's mother. Police described the area where the body was found as a half-address with storage space. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
Both have a history of drug addiction and Snyder, a mother of two, was staying at the suspect's home. Responding officers took the man, identified as Angelo Dante Beckford, 40, into custody as he ran from them near his home. Fernandez confirms the body they found Monday was not Beckford's mother. Police described the area where the body was found as a half-address with storage space. (more...)
Facebook testing out a "hate speech" button, inadvertently launches it live
- May 01, 2018
Turns out it was all an accident on Facebook's end. Facebook users are filling their pages with one main question Tuesday-Why is the social media app asking if people's posts contain "hate speech?" The question showed up underneath posts and included a prompt so users could flag the item as potential hate speech. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
Turns out it was all an accident on Facebook's end. Facebook users are filling their pages with one main question Tuesday-Why is the social media app asking if people's posts contain "hate speech?" The question showed up underneath posts and included a prompt so users could flag the item as potential hate speech. (more...)
Lawsuit targets Trump's oil and gas lease sales
- May 01, 2018
Current listing and critical habitat rules will remain in place. Identify impediments to recovery and possible ways to reach recovery.Establish population targets and include criteria that may result in removing the bird from protection under the Endangered Species Act.Detail all threats to the bird and identify site-specific management actions to minimize threats.Consider the impact of livestock grazing on the grouse and identify management actions to minimize the impacts.Release a draft ... (more...)
- May 01, 2018
Current listing and critical habitat rules will remain in place. Identify impediments to recovery and possible ways to reach recovery.Establish population targets and include criteria that may result in removing the bird from protection under the Endangered Species Act.Detail all threats to the bird and identify site-specific management actions to minimize threats.Consider the impact of livestock grazing on the grouse and identify management actions to minimize the impacts.Release a draft ... (more...)
Smugglers abandon tiger cub in duffel bag on Texas border
- May 01, 2018
The people deserted the duffel bag Monday after being noticed attempting to enter the US illegally by Brownsville Border Patrol brokers working close to the Rio Grande. She said the rescued tiger cub is expected to make a full recovery after it was saved by the Brownsville Border Patrol. Just earlier agents working near the Rio Grande had spotted an alligator on a boat ramp that is regularly utilized by riverine agents. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
The people deserted the duffel bag Monday after being noticed attempting to enter the US illegally by Brownsville Border Patrol brokers working close to the Rio Grande. She said the rescued tiger cub is expected to make a full recovery after it was saved by the Brownsville Border Patrol. Just earlier agents working near the Rio Grande had spotted an alligator on a boat ramp that is regularly utilized by riverine agents. (more...)
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg ordered to appear before MPs' committee
- May 01, 2018
If Zuckerberg declines the invitation and refuses the summons, the committee would have the option to make a report to the House of Commons arguing that he was in contempt of Parliament. Zuckerberg, who will be testifying before the European Parliament in May, was invited in March to testify before the UK's Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
If Zuckerberg declines the invitation and refuses the summons, the committee would have the option to make a report to the House of Commons arguing that he was in contempt of Parliament. Zuckerberg, who will be testifying before the European Parliament in May, was invited in March to testify before the UK's Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee. (more...)
Anthony Scaramucci Returns to Wall Street
- May 01, 2018
The move comes after SkyBridge failed to get federal regulators to sign off on its sale to Chinese conglomerate HNA Group. SkyBridge and HNA Group announced in a press release Monday that the latter has made a decision to drop its bid due to ongoing delays. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
The move comes after SkyBridge failed to get federal regulators to sign off on its sale to Chinese conglomerate HNA Group. SkyBridge and HNA Group announced in a press release Monday that the latter has made a decision to drop its bid due to ongoing delays. (more...)
Munjal-Burman, IHH Healthcare make 11th-hour offers for Fortis
- May 01, 2018
IHH Healthcare will make an immediate equity infusion of Rs 175 per share, Fortis said in a stock market disclosure, referring to the revised proposal. The offer letter also proposed a strategic sale of the SRL diagnostics unit after divesting Fortis' stake in it. The Munjal-Burman combine's earlier offer was for a direct infusion of Rs 15 billion. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
IHH Healthcare will make an immediate equity infusion of Rs 175 per share, Fortis said in a stock market disclosure, referring to the revised proposal. The offer letter also proposed a strategic sale of the SRL diagnostics unit after divesting Fortis' stake in it. The Munjal-Burman combine's earlier offer was for a direct infusion of Rs 15 billion. (more...)
Turkey celebrates May Day
- May 01, 2018
The major celebration of the May Day was conducted at Maltepe coast on the Anatolian side of Istanbul amidst tight security, as reported by the Anadolu Agency. When the crowd marched on and chanted "Taksim can not be off limits on May Day", the police intervened and detained at least 35 people, the broadcaster said. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
The major celebration of the May Day was conducted at Maltepe coast on the Anatolian side of Istanbul amidst tight security, as reported by the Anadolu Agency. When the crowd marched on and chanted "Taksim can not be off limits on May Day", the police intervened and detained at least 35 people, the broadcaster said. (more...)
Davido Celebrates Chioma's Birthday With 'Assurance'
- May 01, 2018
Both recently visited Barbados on vacation and they looked very much in love with each other. Music superstar, David Adeleke aka Davido is not ashamed to profess love to his woman, Chioma . At a club on Sunday, Davido publicly declared his love for her, saying, "I'm in love o". "She say give me Assurance , Assurance, I give my baby Assurance , I give my baby Lifetime insurance Yeah." . (more...)
- May 01, 2018
Both recently visited Barbados on vacation and they looked very much in love with each other. Music superstar, David Adeleke aka Davido is not ashamed to profess love to his woman, Chioma . At a club on Sunday, Davido publicly declared his love for her, saying, "I'm in love o". "She say give me Assurance , Assurance, I give my baby Assurance , I give my baby Lifetime insurance Yeah." . (more...)
Biplab Deb threatens to chop off nails of those criticising BJP govt
- May 01, 2018
If someone pierces or interferes, his nails should be pulled out. "No one can touch my government", Deb said. Last week, he had questioned the rationale behind Diana Hayden being crowned "Miss World" 21 years ago. The controversial comments have been made eve as Modi had cautioned party leaders to not to give "masala" to media and not to speak out of turn. Milk is being sold at Rs 50 per litre in Tripura. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
If someone pierces or interferes, his nails should be pulled out. "No one can touch my government", Deb said. Last week, he had questioned the rationale behind Diana Hayden being crowned "Miss World" 21 years ago. The controversial comments have been made eve as Modi had cautioned party leaders to not to give "masala" to media and not to speak out of turn. Milk is being sold at Rs 50 per litre in Tripura. (more...)
Trump suggests Korean truce village for Kim summit
- May 01, 2018
Some 88 percent of South Korean respondents in a Hangil Research poll said they support the Panmunjom agreement that was struck with Kim. Sputnik: Donald Trump pledged to talk to Mr. Trump on Saturday touted his ability to achieve a nuclear deal with the North's regime at a campaign-style rally in MI, grinning and nodding as his supporters chanted "Nobel! Good things are happening, but only time will tell!" "There are higher priorities that he is more concerned about than whether or ... (more...)
- May 01, 2018
Some 88 percent of South Korean respondents in a Hangil Research poll said they support the Panmunjom agreement that was struck with Kim. Sputnik: Donald Trump pledged to talk to Mr. Trump on Saturday touted his ability to achieve a nuclear deal with the North's regime at a campaign-style rally in MI, grinning and nodding as his supporters chanted "Nobel! Good things are happening, but only time will tell!" "There are higher priorities that he is more concerned about than whether or ... (more...)
Illegal Entry Charges Filed Against 11 in Migrant Caravan
- May 01, 2018
The 11 face a misdemeanor charge for allegedly entering the United States illegally. " When respect for the rule of law diminishes, so too does our ability to protect our great nation, its borders, and its citizens ", Attorney General Jeff Sessions said in a news release. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
The 11 face a misdemeanor charge for allegedly entering the United States illegally. " When respect for the rule of law diminishes, so too does our ability to protect our great nation, its borders, and its citizens ", Attorney General Jeff Sessions said in a news release. (more...)
Russian Federation launches floating nuclear power plant, environmentalists fume
- May 01, 2018
St. Petersburg, May 1: A floating nuclear power plant built in Russian Federation is now heading towards its final destination at an Arctic port so its reactors can be loaded with fuel. It's the first nuclear power plant of its kind, Russian officials say. The lifecycle of the nuclear FPU is 40 years with the possibility of being extended by up to 50 years. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
St. Petersburg, May 1: A floating nuclear power plant built in Russian Federation is now heading towards its final destination at an Arctic port so its reactors can be loaded with fuel. It's the first nuclear power plant of its kind, Russian officials say. The lifecycle of the nuclear FPU is 40 years with the possibility of being extended by up to 50 years. (more...)
Nawaz advises Zardari to avoid mudslinging, baseless claims
- May 01, 2018
Previously, in a heated speech in 2015, Zardari had warned the establishment not to overstep its mandate. He added that differences with Musharraf should not be translated into efforts to destroy institutions. Dwelling further, Sharif revealed that Zardari insisted on parliamentary ratification of ordinances passed by former dictator General (retd) Pervez Musharraf. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
Previously, in a heated speech in 2015, Zardari had warned the establishment not to overstep its mandate. He added that differences with Musharraf should not be translated into efforts to destroy institutions. Dwelling further, Sharif revealed that Zardari insisted on parliamentary ratification of ordinances passed by former dictator General (retd) Pervez Musharraf. (more...)
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