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NHS England: Sergei Skripal Released From Hospital After Poisoning
- May 18, 2018
Skripal, 66, and his daughter Yulia were found unconscious in the English city of Salisbury on March 4, and spent weeks in critical condition. Salisbury District Hospital is seen after Yulia Skripal was discharged, in Salisbury, Britain, April 10, 2018. (more...)
- May 18, 2018
Skripal, 66, and his daughter Yulia were found unconscious in the English city of Salisbury on March 4, and spent weeks in critical condition. Salisbury District Hospital is seen after Yulia Skripal was discharged, in Salisbury, Britain, April 10, 2018. (more...)
China disputes reports of $200B trade offer to US
- May 18, 2018
China's vice-premier Liu He is now in Washington for talks with U.S. officials in a bid to avert a trade war between the two nations. Chinese state media on Friday dismissed as rumour suggestions that Beijing has offered to cut its trade surplus with the United States by US$200 billion a year. (more...)
- May 18, 2018
China's vice-premier Liu He is now in Washington for talks with U.S. officials in a bid to avert a trade war between the two nations. Chinese state media on Friday dismissed as rumour suggestions that Beijing has offered to cut its trade surplus with the United States by US$200 billion a year. (more...)
GOP Congressman Claims Falling Rocks Cause Rising Sea Levels
- May 18, 2018
Brooks then said he's seen evidence that ice levels in the Antarctic are growing. When Duffy attempted to continue his explanation, Brooks was still not happy and continued to ask for Duffy to list other specific factors contributing to the rising seas. (more...)
- May 18, 2018
Brooks then said he's seen evidence that ice levels in the Antarctic are growing. When Duffy attempted to continue his explanation, Brooks was still not happy and continued to ask for Duffy to list other specific factors contributing to the rising seas. (more...)
Shooting reported at Texas' Santa Fe High School
- May 18, 2018
Officers responded to the school on State Highway 6 near Morning Glory Drive in Santa Fe just before 8am after getting reports of shots fired. School district officials released a statement saying there was an active shooter at Santa Fe High School, and the school remains on lock down. (more...)
- May 18, 2018
Officers responded to the school on State Highway 6 near Morning Glory Drive in Santa Fe just before 8am after getting reports of shots fired. School district officials released a statement saying there was an active shooter at Santa Fe High School, and the school remains on lock down. (more...)
Ontario PC Leader Doug Ford dogged by controversy during Mississauga campaign stops
- May 18, 2018
But he wasn't clear on how he'd replace the billions in revenue that would be lost by taking those actions. "Is that data that was stolen a factor in his leadership race", Ontario NDP leader Andrea Horwath said at a news conference. "In light of the investigation into Simmer Sandhu, he felt it was necessary to stand down as a candidate and we accepted his resignation", Melissa Lanstman said in a statement. (more...)
- May 18, 2018
But he wasn't clear on how he'd replace the billions in revenue that would be lost by taking those actions. "Is that data that was stolen a factor in his leadership race", Ontario NDP leader Andrea Horwath said at a news conference. "In light of the investigation into Simmer Sandhu, he felt it was necessary to stand down as a candidate and we accepted his resignation", Melissa Lanstman said in a statement. (more...)
Pentagon Denies B-52s Part of Drills as North Korea Threatens Summit
- May 18, 2018
Eight years later, Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi was overthrown in a gruesome killing by Western-backed rebels. " North Korea uses the available arguments in order to gain a firmer foothold at the talks", he believes. summit meeting with a truthful intent to improve relations ". The North Koreans have long considered the joint exercises to be a prelude to an invasion; the USA and South Koreans have said the exercises are defensive in nature and have been conducted for years. (more...)
- May 18, 2018
Eight years later, Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi was overthrown in a gruesome killing by Western-backed rebels. " North Korea uses the available arguments in order to gain a firmer foothold at the talks", he believes. summit meeting with a truthful intent to improve relations ". The North Koreans have long considered the joint exercises to be a prelude to an invasion; the USA and South Koreans have said the exercises are defensive in nature and have been conducted for years. (more...)
Colonel martyred, three terrorists killed in Balochistan operation
- May 18, 2018
Security personnel conducted an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Killi Almas, Balochistan, on the tip-off of an under custody suspect about the presence of suicide bombers along with other terrorists in hideouts located in the vicinity, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement. (more...)
- May 18, 2018
Security personnel conducted an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Killi Almas, Balochistan, on the tip-off of an under custody suspect about the presence of suicide bombers along with other terrorists in hideouts located in the vicinity, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement. (more...)
PM Khaqan Abbasi And Opposition Leader Meet to Decide Caretaker PM
- May 18, 2018
However, if the prime minister and the opposition leader fail to agree on a name, both will announce three names which will be referred to a parliamentary committee to be formed by National Assembly Speaker, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq. The formal process for choosing caretaker PM started in April following a meeting between the PM and Khursheed Shah in which the names of potential candidates were discussed. (more...)
- May 18, 2018
However, if the prime minister and the opposition leader fail to agree on a name, both will announce three names which will be referred to a parliamentary committee to be formed by National Assembly Speaker, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq. The formal process for choosing caretaker PM started in April following a meeting between the PM and Khursheed Shah in which the names of potential candidates were discussed. (more...)
Cristiano Ronaldo leads 23-man Portugal squad for World Cup
- May 18, 2018
Injured Porto midfielder Danilo Pereira was also missing from the line-up. Among the other European champions not going to the World Cup are Ricardo Carvalho, Andre Gomes and Eder , who scored the title-winning goal against the hosts in extra time. (more...)
- May 18, 2018
Injured Porto midfielder Danilo Pereira was also missing from the line-up. Among the other European champions not going to the World Cup are Ricardo Carvalho, Andre Gomes and Eder , who scored the title-winning goal against the hosts in extra time. (more...)
Egypt's Sisi orders Gaza border opened for Ramadan: Twitter account
- May 18, 2018
Previously, Egypt would open the crossing for three consecutive days from time to time, allowing only medical patients, students and those with permits for Egypt to cross. But critics say that amounts to collective punishment of the enclave's residents, 47 percent of whom suffer from food insecurity, according to the United Nations. (more...)
- May 18, 2018
Previously, Egypt would open the crossing for three consecutive days from time to time, allowing only medical patients, students and those with permits for Egypt to cross. But critics say that amounts to collective punishment of the enclave's residents, 47 percent of whom suffer from food insecurity, according to the United Nations. (more...)
Cyclone Sagar forms over Gulf of Aden
- May 18, 2018
Cyclone Sagar is brewing in the Indian Arabian sea, and the Metereological Department has already released a warning that it is going to spread further, and could be proceeding towards the Gulf of Oman. "Fishermen are advised not to venture into Gulf of Aden and adjoining areas of west-central and south-west Arabian sea". But as cyclone Sagar reaches the coast, it is will start to weaken. (more...)
- May 18, 2018
Cyclone Sagar is brewing in the Indian Arabian sea, and the Metereological Department has already released a warning that it is going to spread further, and could be proceeding towards the Gulf of Oman. "Fishermen are advised not to venture into Gulf of Aden and adjoining areas of west-central and south-west Arabian sea". But as cyclone Sagar reaches the coast, it is will start to weaken. (more...)
Sebi pulls up PNB for disclosure delay
- May 18, 2018
PNB, India's second-largest state-run bank, said in February two jewellery groups had defrauded it of more than $2 billion by raising credit from overseas branches of other Indian banks via illegal guarantees issued by rogue PNB staff over several years. (more...)
- May 18, 2018
PNB, India's second-largest state-run bank, said in February two jewellery groups had defrauded it of more than $2 billion by raising credit from overseas branches of other Indian banks via illegal guarantees issued by rogue PNB staff over several years. (more...)
Kilauea Opens New Fissure, Spews More Lava And Toxic Gas
- May 18, 2018
The USGS estimates the rock was about 2 feet (0.6 meters) across before it broke up on impact. Last year, the USGS said 16 active volcanoes made its California watch list. Pahoa fire station on Thursday morning recorded a "red level" of sulfur dioxide, meaning it would cause choking and an inability to breathe, Fenix Grange of the Hawaii Department of Health told a news conference in Hilo. (more...)
- May 18, 2018
The USGS estimates the rock was about 2 feet (0.6 meters) across before it broke up on impact. Last year, the USGS said 16 active volcanoes made its California watch list. Pahoa fire station on Thursday morning recorded a "red level" of sulfur dioxide, meaning it would cause choking and an inability to breathe, Fenix Grange of the Hawaii Department of Health told a news conference in Hilo. (more...)
Searches at ousted Najib's homes, office relate to 1MDB
- May 18, 2018
Mr Anwar told jubilant supporters he fully backed his ally and former rival, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamed. Malaysia's ousted former premier Najib Razak was "totally shattered" the night he lost the general election and called his jailed rival Anwar Ibrahim twice for advice on what he should do, Anwar said on Thursday. (more...)
- May 18, 2018
Mr Anwar told jubilant supporters he fully backed his ally and former rival, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamed. Malaysia's ousted former premier Najib Razak was "totally shattered" the night he lost the general election and called his jailed rival Anwar Ibrahim twice for advice on what he should do, Anwar said on Thursday. (more...)
PhRMA opposed to parts of Trump's drug pricing plan
- May 18, 2018
Allowing Medicare to negotiate prices is unacceptable to the powerful drug lobby, which has spent tens of millions of dollars since Trump's inauguration to influence the Washington conversation around drug prices, including a high-profile TV advertising campaign portraying its scientists as medical trailblazers. (more...)
- May 18, 2018
Allowing Medicare to negotiate prices is unacceptable to the powerful drug lobby, which has spent tens of millions of dollars since Trump's inauguration to influence the Washington conversation around drug prices, including a high-profile TV advertising campaign portraying its scientists as medical trailblazers. (more...)
TMC Sweeps West Bengal Panchayat Polls
- May 18, 2018
For independent candidates, the most remarkable results came from Singur and Bhangar. The Congress and the CPI (M) bagged 147 and 144 seats, respectively, the sources said. "I am always for regional parties". In the three other Global Positioning System, we are much ahead of the Oppositions. "We appeal to people to prepare for a bigger movement to save democracy", he said. (more...)
- May 18, 2018
For independent candidates, the most remarkable results came from Singur and Bhangar. The Congress and the CPI (M) bagged 147 and 144 seats, respectively, the sources said. "I am always for regional parties". In the three other Global Positioning System, we are much ahead of the Oppositions. "We appeal to people to prepare for a bigger movement to save democracy", he said. (more...)
THE HAGUE, Netherlands | Dutch anti-Islam firebrand Wilders: Appeals hearing not fair
- May 18, 2018
But they added there was "insufficient evidence" to find that his words amounted to incitement to hatred and acquitted him of hate speech. They also did not impose any sentence or fine. "I do not broadcast the cartoons to provoke; I do it because we have to show that we stand for freedom of speech and that we will never surrender to violence". (more...)
- May 18, 2018
But they added there was "insufficient evidence" to find that his words amounted to incitement to hatred and acquitted him of hate speech. They also did not impose any sentence or fine. "I do not broadcast the cartoons to provoke; I do it because we have to show that we stand for freedom of speech and that we will never surrender to violence". (more...)
Trump administration orders more sanctions on Iran after quitting the nuclear deal
- May 18, 2018
On Wednesday, French energy group Total said it would pull out of a multibillion-dollar gas project in Iran if it couldn't secure a waiver from the United States sanctions. "What we demand is no conditions and no limits and to go back to the situation before", French President Emmanuel Macron told reporters on his way into the summit on Thursday (Friday NZT). (more...)
- May 18, 2018
On Wednesday, French energy group Total said it would pull out of a multibillion-dollar gas project in Iran if it couldn't secure a waiver from the United States sanctions. "What we demand is no conditions and no limits and to go back to the situation before", French President Emmanuel Macron told reporters on his way into the summit on Thursday (Friday NZT). (more...)
USA warns sanctions on Nord Stream 2 possible
- May 18, 2018
A consortium of western companies and Russia's Gazprom said this week it was starting preparatory work off Germany's Baltic coast. Washington warned that the project to double the amount of Russian gas exported to Germany could trigger a new set of sanctions. (more...)
- May 18, 2018
A consortium of western companies and Russia's Gazprom said this week it was starting preparatory work off Germany's Baltic coast. Washington warned that the project to double the amount of Russian gas exported to Germany could trigger a new set of sanctions. (more...)
China's Government Loves Ethereum, Steem
- May 18, 2018
The Chinese government has released its first investigation of the blockchain ecosystem, in what is to become a monthly index from the People's Republic. Bitcoin rank its 13th position with Verge (XVG) which according to the Coinmarketcap is at 29th position with $0.056 price and a market cap of about $844 million. (more...)
- May 18, 2018
The Chinese government has released its first investigation of the blockchain ecosystem, in what is to become a monthly index from the People's Republic. Bitcoin rank its 13th position with Verge (XVG) which according to the Coinmarketcap is at 29th position with $0.056 price and a market cap of about $844 million. (more...)
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