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Tillerson، Lavrov discuss damaged US-Russia ties
- August 10, 2017
On Saturday, the United Nations Security Council unanimously approved tough new sanctions against North Korea that include a ban on coal and other exports worth over $1 billion - a huge bite in its total exports, valued at $3 billion previous year. (more...)
- August 10, 2017
On Saturday, the United Nations Security Council unanimously approved tough new sanctions against North Korea that include a ban on coal and other exports worth over $1 billion - a huge bite in its total exports, valued at $3 billion previous year. (more...)
Atlanta Gym Owner Refuses to Apologize for 'No F'ing Cops' Sign
- August 09, 2017
But it's not just cops that are banned from the gym : members of the military are as well, according to Fox 8. Chambers added that his clientele is mostly made up of minorities who are "uncomfortable" around police officers. Chambers, who grew up in Brooklyn, New York, and describes himself politically as "somewhere between an eco-anarchist and a Marxist-Leninist", said he would not call the police in any circumstances. (more...)
- August 09, 2017
But it's not just cops that are banned from the gym : members of the military are as well, according to Fox 8. Chambers added that his clientele is mostly made up of minorities who are "uncomfortable" around police officers. Chambers, who grew up in Brooklyn, New York, and describes himself politically as "somewhere between an eco-anarchist and a Marxist-Leninist", said he would not call the police in any circumstances. (more...)
Opioid Crisis: The Awful Arithmetic of America's Overdoses May Have Gotten Worse
- August 09, 2017
It found mortality rates that were 24 percent higher for opioid overdoses and 22 percent higher for heroin overdoses than the numbers that had previously been reported. Overdose deaths are being undercounted, in part, because hospitals do not always list the specific drug that led to a person's death. The department estimates that as many as 690 people will overdose on the drug this year, with illicitly produced fentanyl making up the bulk cause over overdoses. (more...)
- August 09, 2017
It found mortality rates that were 24 percent higher for opioid overdoses and 22 percent higher for heroin overdoses than the numbers that had previously been reported. Overdose deaths are being undercounted, in part, because hospitals do not always list the specific drug that led to a person's death. The department estimates that as many as 690 people will overdose on the drug this year, with illicitly produced fentanyl making up the bulk cause over overdoses. (more...)
Mitch McConnell: The President Expects Too Much
- August 09, 2017
McConnell said that President Donald Trump has "excessive expectations" about what the Senate can accomplish and that it is "extremely irritating" that there is an impression Congress hasn't gotten anything done under his watch. "I think it would be helpful if the president was a little more on message". "@ SenateMajLdr must have needed another 4 years - in addition to the 7 years - to repeal and replace Obamacare...." Since Trump jumped into the presidential race in 2015 and ... (more...)
- August 09, 2017
McConnell said that President Donald Trump has "excessive expectations" about what the Senate can accomplish and that it is "extremely irritating" that there is an impression Congress hasn't gotten anything done under his watch. "I think it would be helpful if the president was a little more on message". "@ SenateMajLdr must have needed another 4 years - in addition to the 7 years - to repeal and replace Obamacare...." Since Trump jumped into the presidential race in 2015 and ... (more...)
Tejashwi Yadav to 'expose' Nitish's 'betrayal': Lalu
- August 09, 2017
Patel won dramatically by a vote against the BJP on Tuesday. The JD-U has removed its Gujarat chief Arun Shrivastav from the post of party general secretary for his "unauthorisedly" writing to the Returning Officer of Gujarat Assembly appointing an election agent for the crucial Rajya Sabha election. (more...)
- August 09, 2017
Patel won dramatically by a vote against the BJP on Tuesday. The JD-U has removed its Gujarat chief Arun Shrivastav from the post of party general secretary for his "unauthorisedly" writing to the Returning Officer of Gujarat Assembly appointing an election agent for the crucial Rajya Sabha election. (more...)
Corbett Murder Trial In The Hands Of The Jury
- August 09, 2017
The guilty verdict was unanimous. A sentence for Molly Corbett has not been set. Molly and Martens faced these charges in the death of Ireland native, Jason Corbett. Walter Holton, Molly Corbett's attorney, said in closing arguments that investigators failed to take note of a mark on her neck and that Molly Corbett told paramedics that her throat hurt and that she had difficulty swallowing. (more...)
- August 09, 2017
The guilty verdict was unanimous. A sentence for Molly Corbett has not been set. Molly and Martens faced these charges in the death of Ireland native, Jason Corbett. Walter Holton, Molly Corbett's attorney, said in closing arguments that investigators failed to take note of a mark on her neck and that Molly Corbett told paramedics that her throat hurt and that she had difficulty swallowing. (more...)
Korean Threat to Guam
- August 09, 2017
Tensions have risen since North Korea carried out two nuclear bomb tests previous year and two ICBM tests last month. The paper said that the U.S. "We will make the USA pay by a thousandfold for all the heinous crimes it commits against the state and people of this country", North Korea said through its state media on Sunday. (more...)
- August 09, 2017
Tensions have risen since North Korea carried out two nuclear bomb tests previous year and two ICBM tests last month. The paper said that the U.S. "We will make the USA pay by a thousandfold for all the heinous crimes it commits against the state and people of this country", North Korea said through its state media on Sunday. (more...)
Korea to cease actions leading to end of its regime
- August 09, 2017
The statement represents a marked uptick in rhetoric from the Pentagon, where senior officials along with Mattis, have long stressed a diplomatic solution to North Korea's provocative actions that have included nuclear and ballistic missile tests. (more...)
- August 09, 2017
The statement represents a marked uptick in rhetoric from the Pentagon, where senior officials along with Mattis, have long stressed a diplomatic solution to North Korea's provocative actions that have included nuclear and ballistic missile tests. (more...)
Chandigarh stalking: Indian women fight victim-blaming with 'midnight selfies'
- August 09, 2017
Bhatti's emphasis on Kundu's behavior rather than the predatory behavior of Barala struck a nerve with many women in India, a country where the prevalence of sexual violence has inspired many protests and social media movements . "I think posting a picture with the hashtag #AintNoCinderella is a way for women to share their independence and to show people that they aren't helpless victims". (more...)
- August 09, 2017
Bhatti's emphasis on Kundu's behavior rather than the predatory behavior of Barala struck a nerve with many women in India, a country where the prevalence of sexual violence has inspired many protests and social media movements . "I think posting a picture with the hashtag #AintNoCinderella is a way for women to share their independence and to show people that they aren't helpless victims". (more...)
Donald Trump Threatens North Korea With 'Fire And Fury'
- August 09, 2017
The Korean People's Army claimed in a statement that it was looking into a plan to hit Guam , a US territory, with missiles that would create an "enveloping fire" around the island. Technically, the US and North Korea are still in a state of war. The U.S. maintains several military bases in Guam, in addition to nuclear-capable bombers and a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense ( THAAD ) missile interceptor. (more...)
- August 09, 2017
The Korean People's Army claimed in a statement that it was looking into a plan to hit Guam , a US territory, with missiles that would create an "enveloping fire" around the island. Technically, the US and North Korea are still in a state of war. The U.S. maintains several military bases in Guam, in addition to nuclear-capable bombers and a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense ( THAAD ) missile interceptor. (more...)
Bengaluru to Anand, resort to resort: Congress MLAs back in Gujarat
- August 09, 2017
The Rajya Sabha election has become a high-stake battle for the ruling BJP and opposition Congress in Gujarat , where the Assembly polls are due later this year. I had sent the message to Delhi that MLAs are unhappy and might join BJP. The third BJP candidate, Rajput, will get 34 BJP votes and is banking on cross-voting from the Congress ranks for the remaining 10 votes. (more...)
- August 09, 2017
The Rajya Sabha election has become a high-stake battle for the ruling BJP and opposition Congress in Gujarat , where the Assembly polls are due later this year. I had sent the message to Delhi that MLAs are unhappy and might join BJP. The third BJP candidate, Rajput, will get 34 BJP votes and is banking on cross-voting from the Congress ranks for the remaining 10 votes. (more...)
CBSE 12th Compartment Results 2017 released, check now at cbseresults
- August 09, 2017
The CBSE conducted the Compartment Exam of Class 12 and Improvement of Performance (IOP) for Class 10 students - both theory and practicals, in the month of July, 2017. Visit cbse.nic.in or cbseresults.nic.in to check your result . This is only a Probable date for declaration of result . And now the Board has finally declared the Class 12 compartment results . (more...)
- August 09, 2017
The CBSE conducted the Compartment Exam of Class 12 and Improvement of Performance (IOP) for Class 10 students - both theory and practicals, in the month of July, 2017. Visit cbse.nic.in or cbseresults.nic.in to check your result . This is only a Probable date for declaration of result . And now the Board has finally declared the Class 12 compartment results . (more...)
Citizens of 80 countries can now enter Qatar visa
- August 09, 2017
The United States, United Kingdom, Canada, South Africa, Seychelles, Australia and New Zealand, are among the others in the list. "Easing entry to Qatar is a key enabler for the growth of Qatar's tourism industry", the Qatar Tourism Authority's Chief Tourism Development officer, Hassan Al Ibrahim, said in a statement. (more...)
- August 09, 2017
The United States, United Kingdom, Canada, South Africa, Seychelles, Australia and New Zealand, are among the others in the list. "Easing entry to Qatar is a key enabler for the growth of Qatar's tourism industry", the Qatar Tourism Authority's Chief Tourism Development officer, Hassan Al Ibrahim, said in a statement. (more...)
United Nations chief supports embattled Syria commission
- August 09, 2017
The commissioners have chronicled chemical weapons attacks, sieges of opposition-held cities, aid convoy attacks and genocide against Yazidi population. The Assad government has perpetrated awful crimes against humanity and used chemical weapons. Del Ponte should be well aware of that fact based on her time as chief prosecutor at the UN's Special Tribunals for ex-Yugoslavia and for Rwanda. (more...)
- August 09, 2017
The commissioners have chronicled chemical weapons attacks, sieges of opposition-held cities, aid convoy attacks and genocide against Yazidi population. The Assad government has perpetrated awful crimes against humanity and used chemical weapons. Del Ponte should be well aware of that fact based on her time as chief prosecutor at the UN's Special Tribunals for ex-Yugoslavia and for Rwanda. (more...)
President Trump's Queens childhood home available on Airbnb
- August 09, 2017
For a cost of $777 (£615) a night, the "opulent" home in Queens, New York City, can sleep up to 20 people. The place can only be rented as a whole at 725 USA dollars a night or 13,296 dollars per month. "This is a unique and special opportunity to stay in the home of a sitting president". "Not much has been changed since the Trumps lived here", the listing reads. (more...)
- August 09, 2017
For a cost of $777 (£615) a night, the "opulent" home in Queens, New York City, can sleep up to 20 people. The place can only be rented as a whole at 725 USA dollars a night or 13,296 dollars per month. "This is a unique and special opportunity to stay in the home of a sitting president". "Not much has been changed since the Trumps lived here", the listing reads. (more...)
Former V&A director Martin Roth dies
- August 09, 2017
It added: "Staff receive regular customer service training to provide the best care for our visitors". "Policies are important, but they only work if staff are supported to understand and carry them out". "Flashed a nanosecond of nipple while breastfeeding and was asked to cover up in V&A courtyard". Kat Joyce used social media to point out the irony of being ordered to hide her breasts in a museum filled with images of naked women.The 37-year-old said she was "perplexed" after she "flashed ... (more...)
- August 09, 2017
It added: "Staff receive regular customer service training to provide the best care for our visitors". "Policies are important, but they only work if staff are supported to understand and carry them out". "Flashed a nanosecond of nipple while breastfeeding and was asked to cover up in V&A courtyard". Kat Joyce used social media to point out the irony of being ordered to hide her breasts in a museum filled with images of naked women.The 37-year-old said she was "perplexed" after she "flashed ... (more...)
Crude Oil Stuck Below USD50 As OPEC Meets - Finance News
- August 09, 2017
Oil production remains high in many parts of the world and fuel prices are around half the level seen in 2011-2014. United States light crude was 40 cents lower at $48.99. On Tuesday, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said it. Oil prices gave back gains Tuesday, as projections for USA oil production climbed and other major oil-producing nations met to discuss compliance to a deal to curb output. (more...)
- August 09, 2017
Oil production remains high in many parts of the world and fuel prices are around half the level seen in 2011-2014. United States light crude was 40 cents lower at $48.99. On Tuesday, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said it. Oil prices gave back gains Tuesday, as projections for USA oil production climbed and other major oil-producing nations met to discuss compliance to a deal to curb output. (more...)
Trump calls for countries to be 'tough' on North Korea
- August 09, 2017
Trump is scheduled to take part in an afternoon briefing on the opioid issue with Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price in New Jersey, where the president is now the next several days due to White House renovations. Even reliable Trump critics like former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul and Fletcher School professor Daniel Drezner have praised the resolution, calling it a major diplomatic achievement. (more...)
- August 09, 2017
Trump is scheduled to take part in an afternoon briefing on the opioid issue with Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price in New Jersey, where the president is now the next several days due to White House renovations. Even reliable Trump critics like former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul and Fletcher School professor Daniel Drezner have praised the resolution, calling it a major diplomatic achievement. (more...)
Justice Department not going after journalists … yet
- August 09, 2017
The Fox News host started off by calling the investigation itself a "witch hunt", saying it was "beyond corrupt, beyond political, and has turned into an open-ended fishing expedition". Also during the interview , Rosenstein said President Donald Trump has not directed the Justice Department to "investigate particular people", but he wouldn't comment on whether the president had ordered investigation of a specific matter, the Hill reports. (more...)
- August 09, 2017
The Fox News host started off by calling the investigation itself a "witch hunt", saying it was "beyond corrupt, beyond political, and has turned into an open-ended fishing expedition". Also during the interview , Rosenstein said President Donald Trump has not directed the Justice Department to "investigate particular people", but he wouldn't comment on whether the president had ordered investigation of a specific matter, the Hill reports. (more...)
Guam governor says North Korea's talk of revenge is no threat
- August 09, 2017
Guam, a military hub in the Pacific, is about 1,500 miles (2,400 kilometers) south of Tokyo. "I go to Korea because my family is there", said Lynn Park, of Plano. Army's defense system known as Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, or THAAD, which can intercept missiles. With regard to media reports alleging that Pyongyang had succeeded in developing a miniaturized nuclear warhead that could be placed inside its intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), neither the US Department of ... (more...)
- August 09, 2017
Guam, a military hub in the Pacific, is about 1,500 miles (2,400 kilometers) south of Tokyo. "I go to Korea because my family is there", said Lynn Park, of Plano. Army's defense system known as Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, or THAAD, which can intercept missiles. With regard to media reports alleging that Pyongyang had succeeded in developing a miniaturized nuclear warhead that could be placed inside its intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), neither the US Department of ... (more...)
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