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BJP misusing government machinery since they came to power: Mayawati
- May 18, 2018
Barring the one victory in Kollegal , where its N Mahesh defeated Congress's AR Krishnamurthy with a margin of almost 19,500 votes, the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) had zero impact on Karnataka elections, garnering a very few votes in the 16 other constituencies it contested as part of its pre-poll alliance with JD (S). (more...)
- May 18, 2018
Barring the one victory in Kollegal , where its N Mahesh defeated Congress's AR Krishnamurthy with a margin of almost 19,500 votes, the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) had zero impact on Karnataka elections, garnering a very few votes in the 16 other constituencies it contested as part of its pre-poll alliance with JD (S). (more...)
Attorneys for Pro Life Counselors Respond to Attorney General Schneiderman's Resignation
- May 18, 2018
Underwood, who said she was stunned by the "deeply disturbing" accusations, said she views herself as a competent caretaker who will provide continuity in the attorney general's office. "But I can assure you that's not who I am". "I take this responsibility very seriously and will do my best to ensure the residents of New York State have the most qualified and experienced person to serve as Attorney General for the next several months", Gallivan said in a statement. (more...)
- May 18, 2018
Underwood, who said she was stunned by the "deeply disturbing" accusations, said she views herself as a competent caretaker who will provide continuity in the attorney general's office. "But I can assure you that's not who I am". "I take this responsibility very seriously and will do my best to ensure the residents of New York State have the most qualified and experienced person to serve as Attorney General for the next several months", Gallivan said in a statement. (more...)
IDF: Rocket sirens in Golan were false alarm
- May 18, 2018
Israel's Defense Forces later issued a statement, calling the sirens a "false alarm". Within 30 minutes after the operation "TS'ovy Hell", the press service of the IDF reported that it was a false alarm. Israel then launched its most intensive air strikes into Syria since the start of the Syrian civil war. It comes after Hezbollah's leader said 55 missiles were fired from Syrian territory at the Golan Heights. (more...)
- May 18, 2018
Israel's Defense Forces later issued a statement, calling the sirens a "false alarm". Within 30 minutes after the operation "TS'ovy Hell", the press service of the IDF reported that it was a false alarm. Israel then launched its most intensive air strikes into Syria since the start of the Syrian civil war. It comes after Hezbollah's leader said 55 missiles were fired from Syrian territory at the Golan Heights. (more...)
Johanna Konta edged out by Jelena Ostapenko in Rome
- May 18, 2018
The Romanian will retain her world No 1 ranking as a effect. She had a chance to cleanly getting through her game in the seventh but an unforced error brought Konta to deuce. This will be tight, but I give the edge to Ostapenko. The dictation of the Latvian began with a 2-0 hold that woke up Konta to respond thereafter. (more...)
- May 18, 2018
The Romanian will retain her world No 1 ranking as a effect. She had a chance to cleanly getting through her game in the seventh but an unforced error brought Konta to deuce. This will be tight, but I give the edge to Ostapenko. The dictation of the Latvian began with a 2-0 hold that woke up Konta to respond thereafter. (more...)
EBRD ready to lend more loan for Western Balkan countries
- May 18, 2018
Participants of the EU summit have made a decision to support the Iran nuclear deal and protect European businesses from the USA steps, French President Emmanuel Macron said as he arrived for the EU-Western Balkans summit in Sofia on Thursday, TASS reports. (more...)
- May 18, 2018
Participants of the EU summit have made a decision to support the Iran nuclear deal and protect European businesses from the USA steps, French President Emmanuel Macron said as he arrived for the EU-Western Balkans summit in Sofia on Thursday, TASS reports. (more...)
Mukul Rohatgi appointed in Lokpal selection panel: Govt to SC
- May 18, 2018
Venugopal informed a Bench led by Justice Ranjan Gogoi about the appointment. Besides the Prime Minister, the selection committee is composed of the Chief Justice of India and the Lok Sabha Speaker. He had quit in June a year ago. The bench, on hearing the submissions, posted the matter for further hearing on July 2. The bench was hearing an contempt plea raising concern on the non-appointment of Lokpal despite the supreme court's verdict a year ago. (more...)
- May 18, 2018
Venugopal informed a Bench led by Justice Ranjan Gogoi about the appointment. Besides the Prime Minister, the selection committee is composed of the Chief Justice of India and the Lok Sabha Speaker. He had quit in June a year ago. The bench, on hearing the submissions, posted the matter for further hearing on July 2. The bench was hearing an contempt plea raising concern on the non-appointment of Lokpal despite the supreme court's verdict a year ago. (more...)
Iraqi election commission says Kirkuk voting stations under siege
- May 18, 2018
About 90 percent of votes from Kirkuk, an ethnically-mixed oil province at the heart of a long-running dispute with the Kurds, have been counted, Badran said. Iraq rolled out a new electronic voting system for the first time for Saturday's nationwide parliamentary elections, leading many voters to complain of irregularities. (more...)
- May 18, 2018
About 90 percent of votes from Kirkuk, an ethnically-mixed oil province at the heart of a long-running dispute with the Kurds, have been counted, Badran said. Iraq rolled out a new electronic voting system for the first time for Saturday's nationwide parliamentary elections, leading many voters to complain of irregularities. (more...)
China approves Toshiba's plan to sell chip unit
- May 18, 2018
Xi Jinping confidante Liu He is now in Washington to discuss the trade dispute. Sources say the authorities informed a U.S. investment fund of the approval. The sale of Toshiba's NAND chip division can be completed as Chinese regulators have now also given permission for the sale to consortium investor Bain Capital. (more...)
- May 18, 2018
Xi Jinping confidante Liu He is now in Washington to discuss the trade dispute. Sources say the authorities informed a U.S. investment fund of the approval. The sale of Toshiba's NAND chip division can be completed as Chinese regulators have now also given permission for the sale to consortium investor Bain Capital. (more...)
Pipeline Politics: Kinder Morgan's Losses Could Be Covered by Liberals
- May 18, 2018
Entitled "Preserving Canada's Economic Prosperity Act" and officially known as Bill 12 , the government said the goal of the bill is meant to give the province the power it needs to to restrict the export of crude oil, natural gas and refined fuels into BC. (more...)
- May 18, 2018
Entitled "Preserving Canada's Economic Prosperity Act" and officially known as Bill 12 , the government said the goal of the bill is meant to give the province the power it needs to to restrict the export of crude oil, natural gas and refined fuels into BC. (more...)
Arizona's Sen. Jeff Flake Opposes Gina Haspel For CIA Chief
- May 18, 2018
Joe Manchin of West Virginia, Sen. Joe Donnelly of IN and Sen. Invoice Nelson of Florida, Sen. A similar position was adopted by North Dakota Senator Heidi Heitkamp, who also faces an uphill battle for reelection this year. Ron Wyden, D-Oreg., stated in an announcement Wednesday. Also on Wednesday, Republican Senator Jeff Flake, from McCain's home state of Arizona, said he would be a "no" vote when the full Senate decides on Haspel, citing the interrogation program and Haspel's drafting of ... (more...)
- May 18, 2018
Joe Manchin of West Virginia, Sen. Joe Donnelly of IN and Sen. Invoice Nelson of Florida, Sen. A similar position was adopted by North Dakota Senator Heidi Heitkamp, who also faces an uphill battle for reelection this year. Ron Wyden, D-Oreg., stated in an announcement Wednesday. Also on Wednesday, Republican Senator Jeff Flake, from McCain's home state of Arizona, said he would be a "no" vote when the full Senate decides on Haspel, citing the interrogation program and Haspel's drafting of ... (more...)
A sample "Beginner" came to Western intelligence agencies in the early 90s
- May 18, 2018
He provided a sample and the information about it under the guarantee of the safety of himself and of his family. The German media report said the BND had informed US and United Kingdom intelligence agencies about the case following the analysis, and small amounts of the poison were later produced in several North Atlantic Treaty Organisation member states to test Western protective gear, testing equipment and antidotes. (more...)
- May 18, 2018
He provided a sample and the information about it under the guarantee of the safety of himself and of his family. The German media report said the BND had informed US and United Kingdom intelligence agencies about the case following the analysis, and small amounts of the poison were later produced in several North Atlantic Treaty Organisation member states to test Western protective gear, testing equipment and antidotes. (more...)
Cooper Tire & Rubber Sees Unusually Large Options Volume (NYSE:CTB)
- May 18, 2018
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 92.55 points, or 0.37 percent, to 24,798.96, the S&P 500 gained 14.99 points, or 0.55 percent, to 2,726.44. A company with a value of 0 is thought to be an undervalued company, while a company with a value of 100 is considered an overvalued company. (more...)
- May 18, 2018
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 92.55 points, or 0.37 percent, to 24,798.96, the S&P 500 gained 14.99 points, or 0.55 percent, to 2,726.44. A company with a value of 0 is thought to be an undervalued company, while a company with a value of 100 is considered an overvalued company. (more...)
Beastie Boys Memoir "Time To Get Ill" Gets Release Date
- May 18, 2018
That's why the book's release date was pushed back, and now, it looks like the memoir will officially see an October 30 release. The Beastie Boys Book , a 592-page book which will feature a graphic novel, cookbook, and mixtape playlists, offers exciting content for fans. (more...)
- May 18, 2018
That's why the book's release date was pushed back, and now, it looks like the memoir will officially see an October 30 release. The Beastie Boys Book , a 592-page book which will feature a graphic novel, cookbook, and mixtape playlists, offers exciting content for fans. (more...)
Immigration Bills Split House Republicans
- May 18, 2018
Aides to the lawmakers didn't provide details. John Katko of NY and David Trott of MI on Wednesday joined a push from 18 other centrist Republicans to force a House floor vote on a series of immigration bills, including ones with a path to citizenship for young undocumented immigrants known as Dreamers. (more...)
- May 18, 2018
Aides to the lawmakers didn't provide details. John Katko of NY and David Trott of MI on Wednesday joined a push from 18 other centrist Republicans to force a House floor vote on a series of immigration bills, including ones with a path to citizenship for young undocumented immigrants known as Dreamers. (more...)
Police emerge with seized items from Najib's Pavilion residence
- May 18, 2018
On Wednesday, Mahathir said the Government would make arrests as soon as there is clear evidence and reiterated that there would be "no deal" for Najib in the scandal. Najib has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. Last week, Najib and his wife, Rosmah Mansor, were stopped from leaving the country when he made a decision to fly to Indonesia for "a short break" after losing the election. (more...)
- May 18, 2018
On Wednesday, Mahathir said the Government would make arrests as soon as there is clear evidence and reiterated that there would be "no deal" for Najib in the scandal. Najib has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. Last week, Najib and his wife, Rosmah Mansor, were stopped from leaving the country when he made a decision to fly to Indonesia for "a short break" after losing the election. (more...)
John Mayer Weighs In On "Laurel" vs "Yanny" Debate
- May 17, 2018
The US Air Force jumped on board, with someone from their social media team deciding it would be amusing to compare the audio illusion to dropping an actual bomb on people. But the background of the battle in Farah is stark. This week, Afghan National Defense and Security Forces, backed by U.S. Air Force A-10 aircraft, conducted an offensive against the Taliban in the government-controlled city of Farah in western Afghanistan. (more...)
- May 17, 2018
The US Air Force jumped on board, with someone from their social media team deciding it would be amusing to compare the audio illusion to dropping an actual bomb on people. But the background of the battle in Farah is stark. This week, Afghan National Defense and Security Forces, backed by U.S. Air Force A-10 aircraft, conducted an offensive against the Taliban in the government-controlled city of Farah in western Afghanistan. (more...)
South Africa recalls ambassador to Israel after killing of protesters
- May 17, 2018
The National Freedom Party (NFP) has submitted a motion to the National Assembly in Parliament to allow the South African embassy in Israel be downgraded to a liaison office. The two non-governmental organisations said Israel "is facing a real danger with the incitement by Hamas of its own population to storm the security fence and attack Israeli civilians". (more...)
- May 17, 2018
The National Freedom Party (NFP) has submitted a motion to the National Assembly in Parliament to allow the South African embassy in Israel be downgraded to a liaison office. The two non-governmental organisations said Israel "is facing a real danger with the incitement by Hamas of its own population to storm the security fence and attack Israeli civilians". (more...)
Donald Trump officially discloses reimbursing lawyer Michael Cohen
- May 17, 2018
The company said general counsel Felix Ehrat is retiring "in the context of discussions surrounding Novartis' former agreement with Essential Consultants, owned by Michael Cohen ". The case is under examination by the Greek and USA authorities. The complaint alleges that Cohen's payments on Trump's behalf amounted to a loan to Trump , which Trump knew about and failed to include in his 2017 disclosure. (more...)
- May 17, 2018
The company said general counsel Felix Ehrat is retiring "in the context of discussions surrounding Novartis' former agreement with Essential Consultants, owned by Michael Cohen ". The case is under examination by the Greek and USA authorities. The complaint alleges that Cohen's payments on Trump's behalf amounted to a loan to Trump , which Trump knew about and failed to include in his 2017 disclosure. (more...)
Rain remains constant in today's forecast
- May 17, 2018
A flood advisory continues through Thursday for the east branch of the DuPage River in Bolingbrook, affecting Will County. Recent heavy rain has once again pushed several northwest OH rivers out of their banks. Expect flooding of some islands and low areas, with minor impacts for parks and trails along the river. MARC train service from West Virginia and Brunswick stations were suspended Thursday due to damage on the rail lines caused by weather , the Maryland Transit Administration ... (more...)
- May 17, 2018
A flood advisory continues through Thursday for the east branch of the DuPage River in Bolingbrook, affecting Will County. Recent heavy rain has once again pushed several northwest OH rivers out of their banks. Expect flooding of some islands and low areas, with minor impacts for parks and trails along the river. MARC train service from West Virginia and Brunswick stations were suspended Thursday due to damage on the rail lines caused by weather , the Maryland Transit Administration ... (more...)
Kushners Near Deal With Qatar-Linked Company for Troubled Tower
- May 17, 2018
Kushner Cos. had earlier talked with a member of Qatar's royal family about investing in the building, 666 Fifth Avenue , Bloomberg has previously reported. The Kushner Cos. and Brookfield both declined to comment. A company linked to the Qatari government looks set to bail out White House adviser Jared Kushner's family after they have spent years struggling to sell a stake in their flagship NY property, it has been reported. (more...)
- May 17, 2018
Kushner Cos. had earlier talked with a member of Qatar's royal family about investing in the building, 666 Fifth Avenue , Bloomberg has previously reported. The Kushner Cos. and Brookfield both declined to comment. A company linked to the Qatari government looks set to bail out White House adviser Jared Kushner's family after they have spent years struggling to sell a stake in their flagship NY property, it has been reported. (more...)
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