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UP ministers dinner at Dalit home triggers controversy
- May 03, 2018
Keeping in tune with the public "outreach" bug, Uttar Pradesh cabinet minister Suresh Rana turned up at a Dalit's home to eat food in what seemed to be a ideal photo-op. "The food was prepared in that village itself by the villagers", he added. Earlier this month, the ruling BJP launched a " Gram Swaraj Abhiyan " under which BJP ministers and legislators were asked to spend at least a night in Dalit-dominated village and have dinner at a Dalit's house where food was cooked by the ... (more...)
- May 03, 2018
Keeping in tune with the public "outreach" bug, Uttar Pradesh cabinet minister Suresh Rana turned up at a Dalit's home to eat food in what seemed to be a ideal photo-op. "The food was prepared in that village itself by the villagers", he added. Earlier this month, the ruling BJP launched a " Gram Swaraj Abhiyan " under which BJP ministers and legislators were asked to spend at least a night in Dalit-dominated village and have dinner at a Dalit's house where food was cooked by the ... (more...)
Dogs maul 3 children to death
- May 03, 2018
Packs of stray dogs attacked and killed three children in separate incidents in the Khairabad police station area here on Tuesday, officials said. On Tuesday, around 6 in the morning, an eleven-year-old girl, Shyamli Nath, a resident of Tikaria village, had stepped out to relieve herself when she was attacked by stray dogs. (more...)
- May 03, 2018
Packs of stray dogs attacked and killed three children in separate incidents in the Khairabad police station area here on Tuesday, officials said. On Tuesday, around 6 in the morning, an eleven-year-old girl, Shyamli Nath, a resident of Tikaria village, had stepped out to relieve herself when she was attacked by stray dogs. (more...)
Koreas team up at table tennis worlds
- May 03, 2018
Instead of matches, the players from each nation smiled and stood together on court. The move earned a round of applause from world table tennis officials as the two teams told umpires they did not want to clash in the Thursday morning tie, against a backdrop of inter-Korean reconciliation. (more...)
- May 03, 2018
Instead of matches, the players from each nation smiled and stood together on court. The move earned a round of applause from world table tennis officials as the two teams told umpires they did not want to clash in the Thursday morning tie, against a backdrop of inter-Korean reconciliation. (more...)
Scientists have identified possible Dead Sea manuscripts thanks to NASA
- May 03, 2018
Researchers examining tiny fragments of the texts with imaging technology built by Nasa found hidden letters invisible to the naked eye. The Scrolls contained versions of many Biblical texts - including books which were not canonised in the Hebrew Bible, such as "Jubilees". (more...)
- May 03, 2018
Researchers examining tiny fragments of the texts with imaging technology built by Nasa found hidden letters invisible to the naked eye. The Scrolls contained versions of many Biblical texts - including books which were not canonised in the Hebrew Bible, such as "Jubilees". (more...)
Hillary Says Being 'Capitalist' Hurt Her in 2016 Primaries
- May 03, 2018
Labeling herself as a "capitalist" likely hurt her with Democratic voters during the 2016 primaries, Hillary Clinton said Wednesday. "Probably", Clinton said at the Shared Values Leadership Summit in New York City, after being asked whether support for capitalism hurt her at the polls. (more...)
- May 03, 2018
Labeling herself as a "capitalist" likely hurt her with Democratic voters during the 2016 primaries, Hillary Clinton said Wednesday. "Probably", Clinton said at the Shared Values Leadership Summit in New York City, after being asked whether support for capitalism hurt her at the polls. (more...)
The NRA is OK with gun control to protect POTUS and Veep
- May 03, 2018
Texas is an open-carry state. The NRA has come under fire after the Parkland, Florida, shooting in February that killed 17 people and injured 17 others - and protesters are planning a "die-in" outside the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center downtown where the meeting will be held, according to reports . (more...)
- May 03, 2018
Texas is an open-carry state. The NRA has come under fire after the Parkland, Florida, shooting in February that killed 17 people and injured 17 others - and protesters are planning a "die-in" outside the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center downtown where the meeting will be held, according to reports . (more...)
Lynx-White House Invitation,1st Ld-Writethru
- May 03, 2018
Lynx coach and general manager Cheryl Reeve appeared on the Sports Media Podcast hosted by The Athletic's Richard Deitsch and revealed the curious situation, noting that former President Barack Obama's administration called the team within 24 hours to congratulate them and invite them to the White House during their other three championships. (more...)
- May 03, 2018
Lynx coach and general manager Cheryl Reeve appeared on the Sports Media Podcast hosted by The Athletic's Richard Deitsch and revealed the curious situation, noting that former President Barack Obama's administration called the team within 24 hours to congratulate them and invite them to the White House during their other three championships. (more...)
Italian growth 1.5% in 2018 - EC (2)
- May 03, 2018
This is the second fastest growth in the European Union, just behind Malta at 5.8 per cent. "Together with the impact of the Agrokor crisis, this resulted in a slowdown in investment in 2017 and lower-than-expected real GDP growth of 2.8%", according to the Spring Forecast . (more...)
- May 03, 2018
This is the second fastest growth in the European Union, just behind Malta at 5.8 per cent. "Together with the impact of the Agrokor crisis, this resulted in a slowdown in investment in 2017 and lower-than-expected real GDP growth of 2.8%", according to the Spring Forecast . (more...)
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for counties in southern Wisconsin
- May 03, 2018
The National Weather Service (NWS) says widespread severe weather is not expected overnight Wednesday into Thursday , there could be some penny to nickel-sized hail, along with heavy rain and frequent lightning. No one was injured in the incident, according to fire officials. The most severe part of the storm moved over Chicago about 12:30 a.m., causing flooding on the city's North Side. (more...)
- May 03, 2018
The National Weather Service (NWS) says widespread severe weather is not expected overnight Wednesday into Thursday , there could be some penny to nickel-sized hail, along with heavy rain and frequent lightning. No one was injured in the incident, according to fire officials. The most severe part of the storm moved over Chicago about 12:30 a.m., causing flooding on the city's North Side. (more...)
OR sex offender in RV leads law enforcement on risky chase
- May 03, 2018
The crime involved sex with a child under 14 years old but the circumstances were "too egregious to discuss", Los Angeles County sheriff's Capt. Darren Harris told KNBC-TV. Houk escaped capture. His children were found safe inside the RV and reunited with their mother. The Sheriff's Major Crimes Bureau began the pursuit about 2:30 p.m. (more...)
- May 03, 2018
The crime involved sex with a child under 14 years old but the circumstances were "too egregious to discuss", Los Angeles County sheriff's Capt. Darren Harris told KNBC-TV. Houk escaped capture. His children were found safe inside the RV and reunited with their mother. The Sheriff's Major Crimes Bureau began the pursuit about 2:30 p.m. (more...)
Gov. Colyer signs executive order giving those convicted more job opportunities
- May 03, 2018
Many other states have adopted policies revising their state employment practices to lower the barriers to individuals with criminal histories seeking to enter the state workforce, including more than 30 that have adopted some form of "Ban the Box" policy. (more...)
- May 03, 2018
Many other states have adopted policies revising their state employment practices to lower the barriers to individuals with criminal histories seeking to enter the state workforce, including more than 30 that have adopted some form of "Ban the Box" policy. (more...)
Pakistan may host New Zealand for T20 series this year
- May 03, 2018
Meanwhile, Pakistan are scheduled to host Australia for a limited overs series in the United Arab Emirates, and a Cricket Australia spokesman made it clear that none of the matches will be played in Pakistan. The Cricket Australia (CA) has said that it has got no intentions of sending its team to Pakistan for playing against Pakistan's cricket team in three Tests and a T20 match in September and October, which were initially planned to be held in the United Arab Emirates. (more...)
- May 03, 2018
Meanwhile, Pakistan are scheduled to host Australia for a limited overs series in the United Arab Emirates, and a Cricket Australia spokesman made it clear that none of the matches will be played in Pakistan. The Cricket Australia (CA) has said that it has got no intentions of sending its team to Pakistan for playing against Pakistan's cricket team in three Tests and a T20 match in September and October, which were initially planned to be held in the United Arab Emirates. (more...)
Trump makes appeal for 2026 World Cup in North America
- May 03, 2018
United States of America last host the tournament in 1994 where Brazil emerged victor after beating Italy on penalties after the full regulation period had ended goalless. The Confederations Cup, staged every four years, would be abolished. Germany collected only $4.1 million for winning the event previous year. Infantino did not disclose the investors due to signing a non-disclosure agreement. (more...)
- May 03, 2018
United States of America last host the tournament in 1994 where Brazil emerged victor after beating Italy on penalties after the full regulation period had ended goalless. The Confederations Cup, staged every four years, would be abolished. Germany collected only $4.1 million for winning the event previous year. Infantino did not disclose the investors due to signing a non-disclosure agreement. (more...)
Red flag warning issued for Rochester
- May 03, 2018
With expected winds of between 30 and 40 miles per hour, and very low humidity, any fire that were to ignite could spread rapidly. The fire weather warning was issued today . County fire investigators have not released the cause of the blaze on Hoag Road, though the property owner told fire officials he was cleaning manure and other materials when nearby brush caught fire and quickly spread. (more...)
- May 03, 2018
With expected winds of between 30 and 40 miles per hour, and very low humidity, any fire that were to ignite could spread rapidly. The fire weather warning was issued today . County fire investigators have not released the cause of the blaze on Hoag Road, though the property owner told fire officials he was cleaning manure and other materials when nearby brush caught fire and quickly spread. (more...)
Investment banker chosen as new LAUSD superintendent
- May 03, 2018
Austin Beutner on Wednesday acknowledged his lack of experience in education, but pledged to push cooperatively but unflinchingly to improve the district's academic performance and stabilize its finances. He was part of the Villaraigosa administration for about a year, also filling in as interim director of the Department of Water and Power. The new superintendent also made a run for mayor in 2012, but his campaign never caught on and he dropped out early. (more...)
- May 03, 2018
Austin Beutner on Wednesday acknowledged his lack of experience in education, but pledged to push cooperatively but unflinchingly to improve the district's academic performance and stabilize its finances. He was part of the Villaraigosa administration for about a year, also filling in as interim director of the Department of Water and Power. The new superintendent also made a run for mayor in 2012, but his campaign never caught on and he dropped out early. (more...)
Severe thunderstorm warning expired for Lyon County, tornado watch still in effect
- May 03, 2018
Sirens have went off in Olathe, Overland Park and Lenexa. Winds topped 92 miles per hour as the stormed rolled across US-282 just north of Pratt at around 3:30 p.m. A Tornado Watch means conditions in the atmosphere are conducive to the development of severe storms, including tornadoes. "A few supercell storms could also produce tornadoes". (more...)
- May 03, 2018
Sirens have went off in Olathe, Overland Park and Lenexa. Winds topped 92 miles per hour as the stormed rolled across US-282 just north of Pratt at around 3:30 p.m. A Tornado Watch means conditions in the atmosphere are conducive to the development of severe storms, including tornadoes. "A few supercell storms could also produce tornadoes". (more...)
Investor Targets S. Korea Over $8B Samsung Affiliate Tie-Up
- May 03, 2018
As a foreign investor in the Republic of Korea, Elliott notes with concern that details of a confidential and long-dormant investigation were suddenly leaked to the press just hours after Elliott confirmed that it is seeking compensation relating to the unlawful intervention by the former administration and the National Pension Service in the merger of Samsung C&T and Cheil Industries. (more...)
- May 03, 2018
As a foreign investor in the Republic of Korea, Elliott notes with concern that details of a confidential and long-dormant investigation were suddenly leaked to the press just hours after Elliott confirmed that it is seeking compensation relating to the unlawful intervention by the former administration and the National Pension Service in the merger of Samsung C&T and Cheil Industries. (more...)
Sweden has admitted its famous meatballs are actually from Turkey
- May 03, 2018
It's always been speculated the dish - which is famously served up and sold at Swedish furniture store IKEA - hailed from a different part of the world. The Swedish meatballs dish has been a staple on the IKEA menu since the chain opened in 2005. Classic Swedish meatballs use pork mince as the main meat ingredient. (more...)
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- May 03, 2018
It's always been speculated the dish - which is famously served up and sold at Swedish furniture store IKEA - hailed from a different part of the world. The Swedish meatballs dish has been a staple on the IKEA menu since the chain opened in 2005. Classic Swedish meatballs use pork mince as the main meat ingredient. (more...)
Girl, 19, stabs boyfriend during sex while dressed in clown make-up
- May 03, 2018
The judge said that she had taken a knife and duct tape in the hope that she would be able to tie up Mr Bewick in her bedroom. "Strangely, that makes it easier to deal with". I told him to pack it in, or words to that effect'. Berwick added that Adams sent him a text describing a fantasy of using her lover a male sacrifice. (more...)
- May 03, 2018
The judge said that she had taken a knife and duct tape in the hope that she would be able to tie up Mr Bewick in her bedroom. "Strangely, that makes it easier to deal with". I told him to pack it in, or words to that effect'. Berwick added that Adams sent him a text describing a fantasy of using her lover a male sacrifice. (more...)
Macron Reiterates Need to Keep Iran Nuclear Deal
- May 03, 2018
The U.N. nuclear watchdog, the Vienna-based International Atomic Energy Agency, has said Iran in the early 1990s "may have received design information for a nuclear explosive device from a clandestine nuclear supply network". Trump has long called the pact (signed between Iran and the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, plus the European Union) "the worst ever". (more...)
- May 03, 2018
The U.N. nuclear watchdog, the Vienna-based International Atomic Energy Agency, has said Iran in the early 1990s "may have received design information for a nuclear explosive device from a clandestine nuclear supply network". Trump has long called the pact (signed between Iran and the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, plus the European Union) "the worst ever". (more...)
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