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Did spat with TDP cost BJP some crucial seats in Karnataka?
- May 17, 2018
On historic victory in Karnataka, Bharatiya Janata Party Chandigarh unit organised a celebration programme at Kamalam and hundreds of party activists participated in this programme. Another alliance partner, MGP, said that the regional parties will remain an important factor in Goan politics. Though development was a part of the political discourse, it was overtaken by a slanging match between the two parties over corruption. (more...)
- May 17, 2018
On historic victory in Karnataka, Bharatiya Janata Party Chandigarh unit organised a celebration programme at Kamalam and hundreds of party activists participated in this programme. Another alliance partner, MGP, said that the regional parties will remain an important factor in Goan politics. Though development was a part of the political discourse, it was overtaken by a slanging match between the two parties over corruption. (more...)
Man Threatens Spanish-Speaking Workers: 'My Next Call Will Be to ICE'
- May 17, 2018
If they have the balls to come here and live off my money-I pay for their welfare. One of the managers at Fresh Kitchen who witnessed the incident spoke with ABC News on the condition of anonymity. "Take a break from the food", the man says before walking away, to which the woman responds, "Maybe you should get hit by a auto, you piece of [expletive]!" In the video, several people are heard calling the furious client "ignorant" who then threatened to call ICE because, he added, he ... (more...)
- May 17, 2018
If they have the balls to come here and live off my money-I pay for their welfare. One of the managers at Fresh Kitchen who witnessed the incident spoke with ABC News on the condition of anonymity. "Take a break from the food", the man says before walking away, to which the woman responds, "Maybe you should get hit by a auto, you piece of [expletive]!" In the video, several people are heard calling the furious client "ignorant" who then threatened to call ICE because, he added, he ... (more...)
No decision on Justice KM Joseph as yet
- May 17, 2018
Since there was no unanimity on certain other names discussed for elevation to the Supreme Court, a formal decision on sending the fresh suggestions along with that of Uttarakhand High Court Chief Justice K.M. Chelameshwar, Ranjan Gogoi, Madan Lokur and Kurien Joseph met for over two hours on Wednesday evening. With Justice Chelameswar retiring on June 22 and Thursday being his last working day, the meeting can be held after the induction of Justice A.K. (more...)
- May 17, 2018
Since there was no unanimity on certain other names discussed for elevation to the Supreme Court, a formal decision on sending the fresh suggestions along with that of Uttarakhand High Court Chief Justice K.M. Chelameshwar, Ranjan Gogoi, Madan Lokur and Kurien Joseph met for over two hours on Wednesday evening. With Justice Chelameswar retiring on June 22 and Thursday being his last working day, the meeting can be held after the induction of Justice A.K. (more...)
Hedman shines as Lightning strike down Capitals
- May 17, 2018
Livestream every single game of the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs-blackout free-plus the Toronto Blue Jays, key Raptors & NBA Playoffs matchups and the 100th Mastercard Memorial Cup, all in one subscription. Kucherov, Point and Victor Hedman also scored in the 4-2 road win. "But we can't describe how good he is out there", Stamkos said. "You can't be off in this game to have success". (more...)
- May 17, 2018
Livestream every single game of the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs-blackout free-plus the Toronto Blue Jays, key Raptors & NBA Playoffs matchups and the 100th Mastercard Memorial Cup, all in one subscription. Kucherov, Point and Victor Hedman also scored in the 4-2 road win. "But we can't describe how good he is out there", Stamkos said. "You can't be off in this game to have success". (more...)
Riot erupts at Venezuela detention centre, Utah man pleads for help
- May 17, 2018
So they've taken the entire prison where I'm at". "The life of Joshua Holt is in danger and we call again on the government to release him for humanitarian reasons", the embassy wrote in Spanish. The Trump administration has warned that it could put crippling oil sanctions on Venezuela if Maduro goes ahead with what the USA and others consider a sham presidential election Sunday. (more...)
- May 17, 2018
So they've taken the entire prison where I'm at". "The life of Joshua Holt is in danger and we call again on the government to release him for humanitarian reasons", the embassy wrote in Spanish. The Trump administration has warned that it could put crippling oil sanctions on Venezuela if Maduro goes ahead with what the USA and others consider a sham presidential election Sunday. (more...)
The US imposed sanctions against the leader of "Hezbollah" Sheikh Nasrallah
- May 17, 2018
It was the second time the year-old TFTC came together to announce sanctions on groups they call threats to regional peace. "By targeting Hezballah's Shura Council, our nations collectively rejected the false distinction between a so-called "Political Wing" and Hezballah's global terrorist plotting", Mnuchin added in the statement. (more...)
- May 17, 2018
It was the second time the year-old TFTC came together to announce sanctions on groups they call threats to regional peace. "By targeting Hezballah's Shura Council, our nations collectively rejected the false distinction between a so-called "Political Wing" and Hezballah's global terrorist plotting", Mnuchin added in the statement. (more...)
Gov. Ivey's office responds to Free2Be grant controversy
- May 17, 2018
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey (R) lashed out at state Rep. Patricia Todd (D) on Wednesday after the Democratic lawmaker suggested that the governor is hiding her sexual orientation. "Don't start throwing bricks at my window when yours is already cracked", Todd said at one point in the marriage fight as it wound through the courts. (more...)
- May 17, 2018
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey (R) lashed out at state Rep. Patricia Todd (D) on Wednesday after the Democratic lawmaker suggested that the governor is hiding her sexual orientation. "Don't start throwing bricks at my window when yours is already cracked", Todd said at one point in the marriage fight as it wound through the courts. (more...)
California Leaders Opposed to Sanctuary Law Meet with Trump
- May 17, 2018
The White House described it as a gathering of "public officials who oppose California's illegal and unconstitutional sanctuary policies that release criminal illegal aliens into public communities". The topic is immigration and California's resistance to the Trump administration's hard-line policies. The Democratic governor added: "Flying in a dozen Republican politicians to flatter him and praise his reckless policies changes nothing. (more...)
- May 17, 2018
The White House described it as a gathering of "public officials who oppose California's illegal and unconstitutional sanctuary policies that release criminal illegal aliens into public communities". The topic is immigration and California's resistance to the Trump administration's hard-line policies. The Democratic governor added: "Flying in a dozen Republican politicians to flatter him and praise his reckless policies changes nothing. (more...)
Uzbek President to Meet With Trump
- May 17, 2018
However, an official added that the issue of "combatting corruption and being able to cooperate together in detecting and rooting out corruption is very much a part of our agenda". Background: On the security front, Uzbekistan plays a crucial role in Afghanistan and has been actively involved in negotiations with the Afghan government and the Taliban. (more...)
- May 17, 2018
However, an official added that the issue of "combatting corruption and being able to cooperate together in detecting and rooting out corruption is very much a part of our agenda". Background: On the security front, Uzbekistan plays a crucial role in Afghanistan and has been actively involved in negotiations with the Afghan government and the Taliban. (more...)
Voter registration deadline May 21
- May 17, 2018
If an unaffiliated voter returns a ballot for more than one major political party, the ballot will be rejected and none of the votes will be counted. The last day for those applying and voting absentee in person to do so is June 9. A Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, to nominate the Republican candidate for the office of United States Senate. (more...)
- May 17, 2018
If an unaffiliated voter returns a ballot for more than one major political party, the ballot will be rejected and none of the votes will be counted. The last day for those applying and voting absentee in person to do so is June 9. A Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, to nominate the Republican candidate for the office of United States Senate. (more...)
Salman Khan tweaked Race 3's script
- May 17, 2018
So, if you consider that a disaster, then I am really honoured and privileged to be in that position that my Rs 100 core plus films are considered disasters", he said. When the said journalist said "No", Khan immediately said: "Thank you, because I was anxious". "No" was the reply, Salman promptly said: "Thank you, because I was not anxious". (more...)
- May 17, 2018
So, if you consider that a disaster, then I am really honoured and privileged to be in that position that my Rs 100 core plus films are considered disasters", he said. When the said journalist said "No", Khan immediately said: "Thank you, because I was anxious". "No" was the reply, Salman promptly said: "Thank you, because I was not anxious". (more...)
Square's bitcoin move has caused internal disagreement: CEO Dorsey
- May 17, 2018
They developed Square as a credit card processing service, but Dorsey says the credit card aspect of things is incidental, saying the goal was to help merchants make a sale and accept payment in any way they could. Let us know your thoughts. "And it felt like something we needed to explore a lot more", he said. The CEO declared if cryptocurrencies were used as a global currency it would allow Square to enter new markets around the world more easily. (more...)
- May 17, 2018
They developed Square as a credit card processing service, but Dorsey says the credit card aspect of things is incidental, saying the goal was to help merchants make a sale and accept payment in any way they could. Let us know your thoughts. "And it felt like something we needed to explore a lot more", he said. The CEO declared if cryptocurrencies were used as a global currency it would allow Square to enter new markets around the world more easily. (more...)
The Royal Wedding is a no drone zone!
- May 17, 2018
According to the police, (they're) talking about Friday. The royal procession after the wedding on Saturday will travel through Castle Hill, High Street, Sheet Street, Kings Road, Albert Road and The Long Walk . Dudley's comments earned him widespread criticism from the public and politicians, including British Prime Minister Theresa May . Anyone with large items that are deemed to be a security risk are likely to have those items removed'. (more...)
- May 17, 2018
According to the police, (they're) talking about Friday. The royal procession after the wedding on Saturday will travel through Castle Hill, High Street, Sheet Street, Kings Road, Albert Road and The Long Walk . Dudley's comments earned him widespread criticism from the public and politicians, including British Prime Minister Theresa May . Anyone with large items that are deemed to be a security risk are likely to have those items removed'. (more...)
Indore, Bhopal, Chandigarh cleanest cities in India: Centre
- May 17, 2018
Besides, Vijaywada in Andhra Pradesh is India's cleanest big city with a population of over 10 lakh. Bhopal has been ranked second and Chandigarh third in the survey at the national level. In the category of cities with less than 0.1 million population, the cleanest city was Bhadson (Punjab) in the north zone, Bundu (Jharkhand) in the east zone, Kakching (Manipur) in the north east zone, Siddipet (Telangana) in the south zone, and Panchgani (Maharashtra) in the west zone. (more...)
- May 17, 2018
Besides, Vijaywada in Andhra Pradesh is India's cleanest big city with a population of over 10 lakh. Bhopal has been ranked second and Chandigarh third in the survey at the national level. In the category of cities with less than 0.1 million population, the cleanest city was Bhadson (Punjab) in the north zone, Bundu (Jharkhand) in the east zone, Kakching (Manipur) in the north east zone, Siddipet (Telangana) in the south zone, and Panchgani (Maharashtra) in the west zone. (more...)
Tennis player smashes racket against umpire's chair in post-match tantrum
- May 17, 2018
Pliskova argued but the call ultimately stood even though replay clearly showed Pliskova's ball catching the line. Former world number one Karolina Pliskova has damaged the umpire's chair after repeatedly smashing her racquet against it in the aftermath of her controversial defeat to Greece's Maria Sakkari at the Italian Open. (more...)
- May 17, 2018
Pliskova argued but the call ultimately stood even though replay clearly showed Pliskova's ball catching the line. Former world number one Karolina Pliskova has damaged the umpire's chair after repeatedly smashing her racquet against it in the aftermath of her controversial defeat to Greece's Maria Sakkari at the Italian Open. (more...)
Kirstjen Nielsen Denies She Threatened To Resign After Trump Scolding
- May 17, 2018
The bill passed in the House last summer. "If you are parent, or you're a single person or if you happen to have a family, if you cross between the ports of entry we will refer you for prosecution". HHS operates more than 100 shelters across the nation for children seized at the border. "I think a conversation about compassion - that's predicated upon defending separating children from their families and putting children on military bases - is fundamentally flawed". (more...)
- May 17, 2018
The bill passed in the House last summer. "If you are parent, or you're a single person or if you happen to have a family, if you cross between the ports of entry we will refer you for prosecution". HHS operates more than 100 shelters across the nation for children seized at the border. "I think a conversation about compassion - that's predicated upon defending separating children from their families and putting children on military bases - is fundamentally flawed". (more...)
Progressive challenger ekes out victory over former incumbent in Nebraska primary
- May 17, 2018
She will face Bacon in what many believe to be a flippable Republican district in November. "My two Democratic opponents both would have opposed either one of those". They also have sharply criticized the Republican tax law approved previous year. The candidates were Kirk Penner, an Aurora small business executive; Larry Lee Scott Bollinger, a property manager and author from Alliance; and Arron Kowalski, a Grand Island farmer. (more...)
- May 17, 2018
She will face Bacon in what many believe to be a flippable Republican district in November. "My two Democratic opponents both would have opposed either one of those". They also have sharply criticized the Republican tax law approved previous year. The candidates were Kirk Penner, an Aurora small business executive; Larry Lee Scott Bollinger, a property manager and author from Alliance; and Arron Kowalski, a Grand Island farmer. (more...)
Egypt: Israel will target Hamas leaders if Gaza security situation worsens
- May 17, 2018
Palestinian protestors near the Gaza border on Monday. "The Egyptians have promised to open the Rafah Crossing to ease the blockade, but not as a cindition to stopping the marches - contrary to what was said in some media outlets", he said. (more...)
- May 17, 2018
Palestinian protestors near the Gaza border on Monday. "The Egyptians have promised to open the Rafah Crossing to ease the blockade, but not as a cindition to stopping the marches - contrary to what was said in some media outlets", he said. (more...)
Tamara de Lempicka's 120th Birthday
- May 17, 2018
A visitor looks at Tamara de Lempicka's "Portrait de Majorie Ferry" at Sotheby's in NY on May 1, 2009. At the same time, Tamara's entry into the art world meant she began taking male lovers, like the Marquis Sommi Picenardi and Italian writer Gabriele D'Annunzio. (more...)
- May 17, 2018
A visitor looks at Tamara de Lempicka's "Portrait de Majorie Ferry" at Sotheby's in NY on May 1, 2009. At the same time, Tamara's entry into the art world meant she began taking male lovers, like the Marquis Sommi Picenardi and Italian writer Gabriele D'Annunzio. (more...)
What Kenyans have to say after Uhuru assents to Cybercrime Bill
- May 17, 2018
Also targeted by the new law are WhatsApp group administrators who allow sharing of fake news or information meant to incite ethnic hatred. The Act, which spells out stiff punishment to cybercriminals, provides for timely and effective detection, prohibition, prevention, response, investigation and prosecution of computer and cybercrimes. (more...)
- May 17, 2018
Also targeted by the new law are WhatsApp group administrators who allow sharing of fake news or information meant to incite ethnic hatred. The Act, which spells out stiff punishment to cybercriminals, provides for timely and effective detection, prohibition, prevention, response, investigation and prosecution of computer and cybercrimes. (more...)
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