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BC southern Interior braces for 2nd wave of flooding
- May 16, 2018
The province is heading into its fourth week of extreme heat and daytime highs in the city forecast to run about 10 C above normal over the coming days. Tulameen Mayor Bob Coyne said many residents have just returned home, but may soon be required to leave once again. "You can still see snow wherever you look here". (more...)
- May 16, 2018
The province is heading into its fourth week of extreme heat and daytime highs in the city forecast to run about 10 C above normal over the coming days. Tulameen Mayor Bob Coyne said many residents have just returned home, but may soon be required to leave once again. "You can still see snow wherever you look here". (more...)
Parents of Stoneman Douglas shooting victims running for Broward School board
- May 16, 2018
Alhadeff said a spot on the school board is the best way she can think of to work toward improving school safety: "I [don't] want any parent to go through the anguish I went thorough or for any child to say, 'Mommy, am I going to die at school today?'" she said, per NBC News . (more...)
- May 16, 2018
Alhadeff said a spot on the school board is the best way she can think of to work toward improving school safety: "I [don't] want any parent to go through the anguish I went thorough or for any child to say, 'Mommy, am I going to die at school today?'" she said, per NBC News . (more...)
Husband: Detained Iranian-British woman may face new charges
- May 16, 2018
Mr Johnson said on Monday that he would work with his colleagues in Germany and France to ensure that business could continue with Iran despite the decision by the USA to pull of the nuclear deal. "For all of us this has gone on for so long.it's just such a rabbit hole". He continued: "The UK needs to do better by British Iranians - at the moment it is failing to protect them". (more...)
- May 16, 2018
Mr Johnson said on Monday that he would work with his colleagues in Germany and France to ensure that business could continue with Iran despite the decision by the USA to pull of the nuclear deal. "For all of us this has gone on for so long.it's just such a rabbit hole". He continued: "The UK needs to do better by British Iranians - at the moment it is failing to protect them". (more...)
Manhattan DA to no longer prosecute certain marijuana cases
- May 16, 2018
Recognizing the racial disparities inherent in enforcement and negative collateral consequences for those charged, Vance has advocated for the statutory decriminalization of marijuana possession since 2012. A recent report from the Times showed that minorities in New York City were more likely to be arrested on low-level marijuana charges. On Tuesday, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez said in a statement the office needs "to do more to ensure fairness and trust in our system". (more...)
- May 16, 2018
Recognizing the racial disparities inherent in enforcement and negative collateral consequences for those charged, Vance has advocated for the statutory decriminalization of marijuana possession since 2012. A recent report from the Times showed that minorities in New York City were more likely to be arrested on low-level marijuana charges. On Tuesday, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez said in a statement the office needs "to do more to ensure fairness and trust in our system". (more...)
Scotland set to vote against Brexit bill
- May 16, 2018
Russell added that agreement could still be reached, however, if the United Kingdom removed the clause from the bill which automatically transfers those new powers to Westminster. "The solution, as this Parliament has agreed, is straightforward". SNP member of the Scottish parliament (MSP) Christina McKelvie said on Tuesday that clause 11 would allow Ms May's government to start dismantling the devolution framework on which the Scottish parliament is based. (more...)
- May 16, 2018
Russell added that agreement could still be reached, however, if the United Kingdom removed the clause from the bill which automatically transfers those new powers to Westminster. "The solution, as this Parliament has agreed, is straightforward". SNP member of the Scottish parliament (MSP) Christina McKelvie said on Tuesday that clause 11 would allow Ms May's government to start dismantling the devolution framework on which the Scottish parliament is based. (more...)
Iran, EU meet to try to save nuclear deal
- May 16, 2018
But last week US President Donald Trump announced he was leaving the deal and reimposing sanctions. "Guarantees of benefits of the JCPOA should be given to Iran ". Putin has already spoken with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan about efforts to save the accord, after voicing his "deep concern" over Trump's decision. (more...)
- May 16, 2018
But last week US President Donald Trump announced he was leaving the deal and reimposing sanctions. "Guarantees of benefits of the JCPOA should be given to Iran ". Putin has already spoken with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan about efforts to save the accord, after voicing his "deep concern" over Trump's decision. (more...)
Jeff Johnson Announces Running Mate In Gov. Bid
- May 16, 2018
Johnson is the second Republican candidate to announce a running mate ahead of the Republican state convention. Bergstrom has been a Republican activist and ran for state Senate two years ago, losing to then-state Rep. Johnson is not the only candidate aiming for the GOP spot on the ticket. Bergstrom said she agrees with that message. "Jeff and I share a vision, that the proper role of government is to serve and not bully, and that our freedoms as Minnesotans are nonnegotiable", Bergstrom ... (more...)
- May 16, 2018
Johnson is the second Republican candidate to announce a running mate ahead of the Republican state convention. Bergstrom has been a Republican activist and ran for state Senate two years ago, losing to then-state Rep. Johnson is not the only candidate aiming for the GOP spot on the ticket. Bergstrom said she agrees with that message. "Jeff and I share a vision, that the proper role of government is to serve and not bully, and that our freedoms as Minnesotans are nonnegotiable", Bergstrom ... (more...)
Wenger doesn't want to betray Arsenal
- May 16, 2018
Also leaving with Wenger are coaches Boro Primorac, Neil Banfield, Gerry Peyton and Tony Colbert, and physio Colin Lewin. Whoever does take charge is likely to employee Steve Bould and Jens Lehmann who were previously on the staff with Wenger. (more...)
- May 16, 2018
Also leaving with Wenger are coaches Boro Primorac, Neil Banfield, Gerry Peyton and Tony Colbert, and physio Colin Lewin. Whoever does take charge is likely to employee Steve Bould and Jens Lehmann who were previously on the staff with Wenger. (more...)
Greitens' legal team to file police report accusing investigator of perjury
- May 16, 2018
Louis prosecutors dropped an invasion-of-privacy charge Monday. In addition to perjury, that includes $100,000 in secret cash payments for a witness or witnesses, payments that were concealed from our defense team by the Circuit Attorney's Office. (more...)
- May 16, 2018
Louis prosecutors dropped an invasion-of-privacy charge Monday. In addition to perjury, that includes $100,000 in secret cash payments for a witness or witnesses, payments that were concealed from our defense team by the Circuit Attorney's Office. (more...)
Robert Mueller Subpoenas Ukrainian Politician to Testify Before Grand Jury
- May 16, 2018
Andrey Artemenko said he could not provide details of his upcoming appearance before the grand jury, which he said is scheduled for May 18. The peace plan was controversial in Ukraine for floating the possibility of the country leasing the Crimean Peninsula to Russian Federation for 50 years. (more...)
- May 16, 2018
Andrey Artemenko said he could not provide details of his upcoming appearance before the grand jury, which he said is scheduled for May 18. The peace plan was controversial in Ukraine for floating the possibility of the country leasing the Crimean Peninsula to Russian Federation for 50 years. (more...)
Senate likely to vote Wednesday to restore net neutrality
- May 16, 2018
Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), John Kennedy (R-La.), and Cory Gardner (R-Colo.) are now on the fence, due to concerns over "retribution from Comcast's and Verizon's army of lobbyists", according to the net neutrality advocacy group Fight for the Future . (more...)
- May 16, 2018
Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), John Kennedy (R-La.), and Cory Gardner (R-Colo.) are now on the fence, due to concerns over "retribution from Comcast's and Verizon's army of lobbyists", according to the net neutrality advocacy group Fight for the Future . (more...)
Sustainable practices can create 3 million jobs in India: ILO
- May 16, 2018
ILO Deputy Director-General, Deborah Greenfield, insisted in a statement that the green economy "can enable millions more people to overcome poverty and deliver improved livelihoods for this and future generations". Of 163 economic sectors analyzed, only 14 would suffer employment losses of more than 10,000 jobs worldwide, the ILO said, with just two - petroleum extraction and petroleum refining - experiencing losses of 1 million or more. (more...)
- May 16, 2018
ILO Deputy Director-General, Deborah Greenfield, insisted in a statement that the green economy "can enable millions more people to overcome poverty and deliver improved livelihoods for this and future generations". Of 163 economic sectors analyzed, only 14 would suffer employment losses of more than 10,000 jobs worldwide, the ILO said, with just two - petroleum extraction and petroleum refining - experiencing losses of 1 million or more. (more...)
Karnataka turnout highest since 1952
- May 16, 2018
A higher turnout is often seen as a vote for change, but exit polls have sent out mixed signals. Kumar said the voter percentage was the highest since the 1952 assembly polls. It was a new record in Karnataka . It appears that incumbents are unable to turn out their voters who are either unconvinced or complacent. "I think this time the incumbent has put in strenuous efforts to turn out the voters and the results may reflect that", Krishnaswamy said. (more...)
- May 16, 2018
A higher turnout is often seen as a vote for change, but exit polls have sent out mixed signals. Kumar said the voter percentage was the highest since the 1952 assembly polls. It was a new record in Karnataka . It appears that incumbents are unable to turn out their voters who are either unconvinced or complacent. "I think this time the incumbent has put in strenuous efforts to turn out the voters and the results may reflect that", Krishnaswamy said. (more...)
Guitarist and composer, Glenn Branca dies aged 69
- May 16, 2018
His wife and collaborator Reg Bloor shared the news via Facebook, saying he died yesterday (May 13th) due to throat cancer. "I feel grateful to have been able to live and work with such an incredible source of ideas and creativity for the past 18 1/2 years", Bloor says. (more...)
- May 16, 2018
His wife and collaborator Reg Bloor shared the news via Facebook, saying he died yesterday (May 13th) due to throat cancer. "I feel grateful to have been able to live and work with such an incredible source of ideas and creativity for the past 18 1/2 years", Bloor says. (more...)
Wisconsin High School Seniors Stage Epic Prank
- May 16, 2018
Congratulation (sic) Class of 2018 on one of best senior pranks that Cumberland High School has seen. Precisely at midnight, they arrived at the school, quickly attached the vehicle to a stone bench against a wall, stretched black tape and plastic, and scattered bricks. (more...)
- May 16, 2018
Congratulation (sic) Class of 2018 on one of best senior pranks that Cumberland High School has seen. Precisely at midnight, they arrived at the school, quickly attached the vehicle to a stone bench against a wall, stretched black tape and plastic, and scattered bricks. (more...)
How Does Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (CLNE) Stack Up Right Now?
- May 16, 2018
Relative Volume (or RVOL) is a volume indicator, meaning it assists measure shareholder interest in a stock. A moving average is the average price of a contract over the previous n-period closes. Clean Energy Fuels Corp . received interesting focus from Active Investors and it has been trading on front line as seeing to it recent volume. This stock's distance from its 20-day simple moving average is 17.85%, based on a recent bid, while its distance from the 50-day simple moving average is ... (more...)
- May 16, 2018
Relative Volume (or RVOL) is a volume indicator, meaning it assists measure shareholder interest in a stock. A moving average is the average price of a contract over the previous n-period closes. Clean Energy Fuels Corp . received interesting focus from Active Investors and it has been trading on front line as seeing to it recent volume. This stock's distance from its 20-day simple moving average is 17.85%, based on a recent bid, while its distance from the 50-day simple moving average is ... (more...)
Holyrood refuses consent for Westminster Brexit bill
- May 16, 2018
MSPs at Holyrood were preparing to take the extraordinary step of passing a motion refusing to give consent to the EU Withdrawal Bill, the legislation paving the way for the UK's departure from the EU. Scottish ministers contend that the devolved parliaments should have to give express consent for changes to these frameworks, while the United Kingdom side argues that this would effectively give MSPs the power of veto over frameworks extending right across the country. (more...)
- May 16, 2018
MSPs at Holyrood were preparing to take the extraordinary step of passing a motion refusing to give consent to the EU Withdrawal Bill, the legislation paving the way for the UK's departure from the EU. Scottish ministers contend that the devolved parliaments should have to give express consent for changes to these frameworks, while the United Kingdom side argues that this would effectively give MSPs the power of veto over frameworks extending right across the country. (more...)
Tornado Watch issued for half of NJ on Saturday night
- May 16, 2018
The weather might seem flawless now, but a severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the region through 11 p.m. A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Bristol County, Essex County, Middlesex County, Norfolk County, Plymouth County and Suffolk County. (more...)
- May 16, 2018
The weather might seem flawless now, but a severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the region through 11 p.m. A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Bristol County, Essex County, Middlesex County, Norfolk County, Plymouth County and Suffolk County. (more...)
Pashinyan meets with Armenia's representative in EAEU
- May 16, 2018
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday invited leaders of the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) to attend the FIFA World Cup, set to be held in Russia this summer. Signing of the Agreement on global treaties of the EAEU with third countries, worldwide organizations or global integrational associations will be high on the agenda of the session. (more...)
- May 16, 2018
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday invited leaders of the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) to attend the FIFA World Cup, set to be held in Russia this summer. Signing of the Agreement on global treaties of the EAEU with third countries, worldwide organizations or global integrational associations will be high on the agenda of the session. (more...)
No rush to make Anwar PM, says Wan Azizah
- May 16, 2018
When asked about the government's other priorities, Dr Wan Azizah said they would make sure no one is sidelined while they worked to enforce and fulfil their manifesto promises. "Whether you like it or not, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad managed to do so (succeeded)". Anwar, 70, is expected to be released tomorrow. Mr Anwar, who was serving his sentence at the Sungai Buloh Prison, had been scheduled to be freed on June 8. (more...)
- May 16, 2018
When asked about the government's other priorities, Dr Wan Azizah said they would make sure no one is sidelined while they worked to enforce and fulfil their manifesto promises. "Whether you like it or not, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad managed to do so (succeeded)". Anwar, 70, is expected to be released tomorrow. Mr Anwar, who was serving his sentence at the Sungai Buloh Prison, had been scheduled to be freed on June 8. (more...)
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