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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...)
Minimum unit pricing for alcohol begins today
- May 01, 2018
Minimum unit pricing sets a floor price for a unit of alcohol, meaning it can not legally be sold for less than that. The 50p minimum price means a 70cl bottle of whisky can not be sold for less than £14 in Scotland. He said: "It will become clear that minimum pricing is not a targeted measure that will only affect a few strong ciders". Whisky shops in Berwick and Carlisle are preparing for Scottish drinkers on booze cruises after the introduction of minimum pricing. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
Minimum unit pricing sets a floor price for a unit of alcohol, meaning it can not legally be sold for less than that. The 50p minimum price means a 70cl bottle of whisky can not be sold for less than £14 in Scotland. He said: "It will become clear that minimum pricing is not a targeted measure that will only affect a few strong ciders". Whisky shops in Berwick and Carlisle are preparing for Scottish drinkers on booze cruises after the introduction of minimum pricing. (more...)
Roberto Mancini To Become New Italy Coach, Say Reports
- May 01, 2018
St Petersburg's head coach Roberto Mancini at a match with RB Leipzig in March. Roberto Mancini is set to become the new Italy coach after he agreed terms with the country's Football Association. He played for Italy in Euro 1988 and was included in Italy's squad for the 1990 World Cup but never made an appearance. Among the other names being touted are Chelsea manager Antonio Conte and former Leicester coach Claudio Ranieri, now in charge of French club Nantes. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
St Petersburg's head coach Roberto Mancini at a match with RB Leipzig in March. Roberto Mancini is set to become the new Italy coach after he agreed terms with the country's Football Association. He played for Italy in Euro 1988 and was included in Italy's squad for the 1990 World Cup but never made an appearance. Among the other names being touted are Chelsea manager Antonio Conte and former Leicester coach Claudio Ranieri, now in charge of French club Nantes. (more...)
Italian populist leader calls for snap elections in June
- May 01, 2018
Di Maio had previously failed to reach a deal with the euro-skeptic League after its leader, Matteo Salvini, refused to abandon the right-wing alliance that won most seats in the March 4 elections. "I never thought it would be easy to form a government, but I did not think it would be impossible", he added. Failing that, his last option would be to call elections this autumn. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
Di Maio had previously failed to reach a deal with the euro-skeptic League after its leader, Matteo Salvini, refused to abandon the right-wing alliance that won most seats in the March 4 elections. "I never thought it would be easy to form a government, but I did not think it would be impossible", he added. Failing that, his last option would be to call elections this autumn. (more...)
SAUDI STUNNER: Crown Prince Tells Palestinians to 'SHUT UP' and 'Stop Complaining'
- May 01, 2018
A leaked Israeli foreign ministry cable sent by a diplomat from the Israeli consulate in NY, along with three other American and Israeli sources say bin Salman's comments, made on March 27 during the closed meetings allegedly caused people to "literally fall off their chairs". (more...)
- May 01, 2018
A leaked Israeli foreign ministry cable sent by a diplomat from the Israeli consulate in NY, along with three other American and Israeli sources say bin Salman's comments, made on March 27 during the closed meetings allegedly caused people to "literally fall off their chairs". (more...)
Hizbul Terrorists Shot Dead In Jammu And Kashmir's Pulwama
- May 01, 2018
A funeral procession of Aqib Ahmed Khan. Thousands of mourners including men, women, children and old participated in his funeral procession at his native village in Pulwama. "It should bring peace in the area", said the top police of the state in a tweet. They were evacuated and airlifted to Srinagar's 92 base hospital of the Army. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
A funeral procession of Aqib Ahmed Khan. Thousands of mourners including men, women, children and old participated in his funeral procession at his native village in Pulwama. "It should bring peace in the area", said the top police of the state in a tweet. They were evacuated and airlifted to Srinagar's 92 base hospital of the Army. (more...)
U.S. shooting victim's father sues deputy who did not enter school
- May 01, 2018
Where ever (sic) he goes I want people to recognize him and say that's one of the cowards of Broward. Meadow Pollack was a senior at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School with plans to go to college when she was shot to death in the hallway on February 14. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
Where ever (sic) he goes I want people to recognize him and say that's one of the cowards of Broward. Meadow Pollack was a senior at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School with plans to go to college when she was shot to death in the hallway on February 14. (more...)
Rahul Gandhi Slams BJP Over 'SC/ST' Stamp On Candidates In Madhya Pradesh
- May 01, 2018
He posted a picture of two young men with the labels "SC" and "ST" written on their chests. On April 28, photos showing candidates bare-chested with markings such as "SC", "ST" and "O" - Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes - in black on their bodies had emerged in the media. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
He posted a picture of two young men with the labels "SC" and "ST" written on their chests. On April 28, photos showing candidates bare-chested with markings such as "SC", "ST" and "O" - Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes - in black on their bodies had emerged in the media. (more...)
Philippines welcomes Kuwait overture in labor dispute
- May 01, 2018
The viral video angered the Kuwaiti government, which ordered the expulsion Philippine Ambassador Rene Villa, detention of four Filipinos hired by the Philippine Embassy; and the issuance of arrest warrants against three diplomatic personnel. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
The viral video angered the Kuwaiti government, which ordered the expulsion Philippine Ambassador Rene Villa, detention of four Filipinos hired by the Philippine Embassy; and the issuance of arrest warrants against three diplomatic personnel. (more...)
Piyush Goyal must resign, says Rahul Gandhi
- May 01, 2018
In a series of tweets, Goyal said as a Chartered Accountant, he was qualified to offer consultancy. The evidence is on the table. Yet, the media will not touch the story. You are "naamdar" (famous), while I am "kaamdar" (ordinary worker). "You can speak in any language as you please - English, Hindi or your mother tongue", said PM Modi, while addressing an election rally in Karnataka's Chamarajanagar district, from where he kicked off the BJP's campaign in the poll-bound state today. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
In a series of tweets, Goyal said as a Chartered Accountant, he was qualified to offer consultancy. The evidence is on the table. Yet, the media will not touch the story. You are "naamdar" (famous), while I am "kaamdar" (ordinary worker). "You can speak in any language as you please - English, Hindi or your mother tongue", said PM Modi, while addressing an election rally in Karnataka's Chamarajanagar district, from where he kicked off the BJP's campaign in the poll-bound state today. (more...)
Aussie, 104, to end his life in Switzerland
- May 01, 2018
Australia's oldest scientist plans to fly to Switzerland next week to end his life through voluntary euthanasia. "I'm not happy. I want to die", says David Goodall. Pro euthanasia group Exit International is helping Professor Goodall make the trip and has raised AU$17,000 (NZ$18,224) to help him and a helper make it overseas. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
Australia's oldest scientist plans to fly to Switzerland next week to end his life through voluntary euthanasia. "I'm not happy. I want to die", says David Goodall. Pro euthanasia group Exit International is helping Professor Goodall make the trip and has raised AU$17,000 (NZ$18,224) to help him and a helper make it overseas. (more...)
Big 12 Has Another Pathetic Showing in 1st Round of NFL Draft
- May 01, 2018
Here are some of the highlights from draft rounds 2-3. But what players could the New York Giants, who have three picks on Day 2, look to take as potential sleeper picks? For the second year in a row, only one Big 12 player was drafted in the first round , and for the second year in a row, it wasn't a surprise that only one Big 12 player was drafted in the first round . (more...)
- May 01, 2018
Here are some of the highlights from draft rounds 2-3. But what players could the New York Giants, who have three picks on Day 2, look to take as potential sleeper picks? For the second year in a row, only one Big 12 player was drafted in the first round , and for the second year in a row, it wasn't a surprise that only one Big 12 player was drafted in the first round . (more...)
Christian bakers in 'gay cake' case head to Supreme Court
- May 01, 2018
Ashers launched an unsuccessful appeal Belfast's Royal Courts of Justice in 2016 before announcing previous year an intention to appeal to the Supreme Court, the UK's most senior court. Same-sex marriage is a devolved issue for the United Kingdom, which Northern Ireland has not legally recognized - unlike the rest of the British Isles. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
Ashers launched an unsuccessful appeal Belfast's Royal Courts of Justice in 2016 before announcing previous year an intention to appeal to the Supreme Court, the UK's most senior court. Same-sex marriage is a devolved issue for the United Kingdom, which Northern Ireland has not legally recognized - unlike the rest of the British Isles. (more...)
Molson Coors Brewing (NYSE:TAP) Getting Somewhat Favorable Press Coverage, Report Shows
- May 01, 2018
Its shares last traded at a price of $55.54 per share. Since April 30, 2017 TAP has declined 23.05% and is downtrending. It has outperformed by 51.64% the S&P500. The rating was maintained by Rosenblatt with "Buy" on Tuesday, November 21. AutoNation, Inc .'s beta is 1.40 whilst the stock has an average true range (ATR) of 1.41. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
Its shares last traded at a price of $55.54 per share. Since April 30, 2017 TAP has declined 23.05% and is downtrending. It has outperformed by 51.64% the S&P500. The rating was maintained by Rosenblatt with "Buy" on Tuesday, November 21. AutoNation, Inc .'s beta is 1.40 whilst the stock has an average true range (ATR) of 1.41. (more...)
2 female police officers, 2 others abducted in Sulu
- May 01, 2018
Brig. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, commander of Joint Task Force Sulu, said the victims were on board a tricycle in Barangay Liang where the kidnapping happened on Sunday afternoon. "As we speak, we have three battalions already deployed for the immediate recovery of the victims", Sobejana said. The Abu Sayyaf has gained notoriety through a spate of kidnap-for-ransom cases that have often been marred by the beheading of their foreign and Filipino hostages. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
Brig. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, commander of Joint Task Force Sulu, said the victims were on board a tricycle in Barangay Liang where the kidnapping happened on Sunday afternoon. "As we speak, we have three battalions already deployed for the immediate recovery of the victims", Sobejana said. The Abu Sayyaf has gained notoriety through a spate of kidnap-for-ransom cases that have often been marred by the beheading of their foreign and Filipino hostages. (more...)
EnLink Midstream (ENLC) PT Set at $16.00 by Guggenheim
- May 01, 2018
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP boosted its stake in shares of EnLink Midstream by 14.6% during the 3rd quarter. Robert W. Baird set a $18.00 target price on shares of EnLink Midstream and gave the stock a "hold" rating in a report on Monday, February 12th. Shares of NYSE ENLC opened at $14.65 on Friday. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP boosted its stake in shares of EnLink Midstream by 14.6% during the 3rd quarter. Robert W. Baird set a $18.00 target price on shares of EnLink Midstream and gave the stock a "hold" rating in a report on Monday, February 12th. Shares of NYSE ENLC opened at $14.65 on Friday. (more...)
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