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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...)
Two Sudbury beaches can fly the Blue Flag
- May 17, 2018
This year, Great Western in Newquay has been awarded a Blue Flag for the first time and the South West held on to its crown as Britain's beach capital, having been awarded 26 Blue Flags and 50 Seaside Awards. Nearly half of families quizzed said they would leave at once if they spotted dog poo in the sand. A fifth have never set foot on a beach while a third have never holidayed at a United Kingdom seaside resort. (more...)
- May 17, 2018
This year, Great Western in Newquay has been awarded a Blue Flag for the first time and the South West held on to its crown as Britain's beach capital, having been awarded 26 Blue Flags and 50 Seaside Awards. Nearly half of families quizzed said they would leave at once if they spotted dog poo in the sand. A fifth have never set foot on a beach while a third have never holidayed at a United Kingdom seaside resort. (more...)
Hezbollah says rocket attack on Israeli-occupied Golan marks "new phase"
- May 17, 2018
Iranian forces and Hezbollah have deployed to Syria in support of President Bashar al-Assad. The Israeli Air Force hit multiple targets in Syria late last week in what it said was a "retaliatory" measure amid an alleged Iranian military buildup in the Arab Republic. (more...)
- May 17, 2018
Iranian forces and Hezbollah have deployed to Syria in support of President Bashar al-Assad. The Israeli Air Force hit multiple targets in Syria late last week in what it said was a "retaliatory" measure amid an alleged Iranian military buildup in the Arab Republic. (more...)
We've Complete Faith in Governor Vajubhai Vala: Ghulam Nabi Azad
- May 17, 2018
Mr Azad said that both Congrss and JD (S) leaders and hopefully will call on Governor Vajubhai Vala this evening to convey the decision. He further said that they are seeking an appointment with Governor so that they can handover two letters, 1 of legislator party of Congress another of legislator party of JD (S). (more...)
- May 17, 2018
Mr Azad said that both Congrss and JD (S) leaders and hopefully will call on Governor Vajubhai Vala this evening to convey the decision. He further said that they are seeking an appointment with Governor so that they can handover two letters, 1 of legislator party of Congress another of legislator party of JD (S). (more...)
Ram Madhav slams Chandrababu Naidu on twitter
- May 17, 2018
Mr Naidu tried to get the BJP defeated in Karnataka and the election result should be a lesson to him, he said. Out of 46 constituencies where Telugu voters dominate and act as deciding factor (have more than 50,000 Telugu voters), Congress won in 32, JDS won in 9, whereas BJP, which emerged as single largest party, was limited to only 5 seats. (more...)
- May 17, 2018
Mr Naidu tried to get the BJP defeated in Karnataka and the election result should be a lesson to him, he said. Out of 46 constituencies where Telugu voters dominate and act as deciding factor (have more than 50,000 Telugu voters), Congress won in 32, JDS won in 9, whereas BJP, which emerged as single largest party, was limited to only 5 seats. (more...)
Brad Little wins GOP gubernatorial primary
- May 17, 2018
If the 38-year-old Jordan wins, she would be the first female governor of Idaho, and the first Native American female governor in the nation. In the First District Congressional race, the seat Raul Labrador is vacating to run for governor, former Idaho state senator Russ Fulcher has a healthy lead over former state lieutenant governor and attorney general David Leroy in the Republican primary. (more...)
- May 17, 2018
If the 38-year-old Jordan wins, she would be the first female governor of Idaho, and the first Native American female governor in the nation. In the First District Congressional race, the seat Raul Labrador is vacating to run for governor, former Idaho state senator Russ Fulcher has a healthy lead over former state lieutenant governor and attorney general David Leroy in the Republican primary. (more...)
Bangladesh SC grants bail to ex-PM Khaleda Zia in graft case
- May 17, 2018
A four-member bench of the Supreme Court's Appellate Division headed by Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain dismissed appeals filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission and the government challenging the High Court's order , reported Dhaka Tribune . (more...)
- May 17, 2018
A four-member bench of the Supreme Court's Appellate Division headed by Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain dismissed appeals filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission and the government challenging the High Court's order , reported Dhaka Tribune . (more...)
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