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Daylight Saving Time: San Diegans react to time change
- March 11, 2019
India does not follow daylight saving time; countries near the Equator do not experience high variations in daytime hours between seasons. For cities like Albuquerque, New Mexico; Denver and Salt Lake City, instead of the 10-hour difference with Turkey, it is nine hours. (more...)
- March 11, 2019
India does not follow daylight saving time; countries near the Equator do not experience high variations in daytime hours between seasons. For cities like Albuquerque, New Mexico; Denver and Salt Lake City, instead of the 10-hour difference with Turkey, it is nine hours. (more...)
Indonesian woman freed after murder charge dropped in Kim Jong Nam killing
- March 11, 2019
Mr Kim, the estranged half-brother of Kim Jong-un, had been waiting to board a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Macau on 13 February 2017 when two women approached him in the departure area. They both allege they thought they were smearing lotion on Kim Jong-nam's face. "I did not expect it", said Aisyah, who was wearing a red headscarf. No reasons were given by the prosecution for its decision to drop the murder case. (more...)
- March 11, 2019
Mr Kim, the estranged half-brother of Kim Jong-un, had been waiting to board a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Macau on 13 February 2017 when two women approached him in the departure area. They both allege they thought they were smearing lotion on Kim Jong-nam's face. "I did not expect it", said Aisyah, who was wearing a red headscarf. No reasons were given by the prosecution for its decision to drop the murder case. (more...)
Diver survives being grabbed by whale
- March 11, 2019
Heinz Toperczer, another photographer on a nearby boat was able to capture the fantastic footage of the terrifying encounter that has since been posted to Youtube. "My hard-won experience kicked in and I instantly held my breath, thinking that the whale would instinctively dive down again before spitting me out somewhere in the depths of the Indian Ocean". (more...)
- March 11, 2019
Heinz Toperczer, another photographer on a nearby boat was able to capture the fantastic footage of the terrifying encounter that has since been posted to Youtube. "My hard-won experience kicked in and I instantly held my breath, thinking that the whale would instinctively dive down again before spitting me out somewhere in the depths of the Indian Ocean". (more...)
Station: Suspect in Closs Abduction Says He'll Plead Guilty
- March 11, 2019
The name of the sender is Jake Patterson . According to KARE 11 , the writing is "small and disjointed", and "appears to be folded like a paper airplane". Was actually going to on the 6th, but in a case like this it's not really allowed? His arraignment is set for March 27. Patterson writes that he told no one about what he'd done, and made Jayme hide whenever there were visitors. (more...)
- March 11, 2019
The name of the sender is Jake Patterson . According to KARE 11 , the writing is "small and disjointed", and "appears to be folded like a paper airplane". Was actually going to on the 6th, but in a case like this it's not really allowed? His arraignment is set for March 27. Patterson writes that he told no one about what he'd done, and made Jayme hide whenever there were visitors. (more...)
Canadians mourn those who lost their lives in Ethiopian plane crash
- March 11, 2019
Officials were said to have retrieved the wreckage of the plane and confirmed the deaths. A jetliner carrying 157 people crashed shortly after takeoff from the Ethiopian capital Sunday, killing everyone aboard, authorities said. It also was a serious blow to state-owned Ethiopian Airlines, which has expanded to become the continent's largest and best-managed carrier and turned Addis Ababa into the gateway to Africa. (more...)
- March 11, 2019
Officials were said to have retrieved the wreckage of the plane and confirmed the deaths. A jetliner carrying 157 people crashed shortly after takeoff from the Ethiopian capital Sunday, killing everyone aboard, authorities said. It also was a serious blow to state-owned Ethiopian Airlines, which has expanded to become the continent's largest and best-managed carrier and turned Addis Ababa into the gateway to Africa. (more...)
Nigerians vote in governor elections in 29 states
- March 11, 2019
Nigerians are heading to the polls to elect state and local representatives, two weeks after the presidential poll. More than 84 million voters registered to take part in the elections but only 35 percent of that number took part in last month's presidential and National Assembly elections. (more...)
- March 11, 2019
Nigerians are heading to the polls to elect state and local representatives, two weeks after the presidential poll. More than 84 million voters registered to take part in the elections but only 35 percent of that number took part in last month's presidential and National Assembly elections. (more...)
Jaguar attacks woman taking selfie at Arizona zoo
- March 10, 2019
Her injuries are considered non-life threatening. "I saw the other girl up against the fence with her arm caught in the jaguar's claws". Observers were concerned that pulling the woman off of the jaguar could make the situation more risky, so another witness threw a wattle bottle into the enclosure to distract the animal , who then let go of the woman. (more...)
- March 10, 2019
Her injuries are considered non-life threatening. "I saw the other girl up against the fence with her arm caught in the jaguar's claws". Observers were concerned that pulling the woman off of the jaguar could make the situation more risky, so another witness threw a wattle bottle into the enclosure to distract the animal , who then let go of the woman. (more...)
Justin Trudeau Says He's Learned From Scandal, But Does Not Apologise
- March 10, 2019
People looking for more defections from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet can cross Ahmed Hussen's name on any list of potentials. Jody Wilson-Raybould says she was pressured in the criminal prosecution of engineering giant SNC-Lavalin. (more...)
- March 10, 2019
People looking for more defections from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet can cross Ahmed Hussen's name on any list of potentials. Jody Wilson-Raybould says she was pressured in the criminal prosecution of engineering giant SNC-Lavalin. (more...)
Heaviest Snow From Storm Shifted to the West
- March 10, 2019
Exmoor will see snow from 6pm on Sunday turning to sleet later in the night. Wintery weather conditions are set to return tomorrow with snow on the forecast. Another day, another report of extreme weather heading straight for us - this time it's apparently snow , sleet and strong winds, which are set to hit the United Kingdom and send the country into meltdown. (more...)
- March 10, 2019
Exmoor will see snow from 6pm on Sunday turning to sleet later in the night. Wintery weather conditions are set to return tomorrow with snow on the forecast. Another day, another report of extreme weather heading straight for us - this time it's apparently snow , sleet and strong winds, which are set to hit the United Kingdom and send the country into meltdown. (more...)
Only Lok Sabha polls in Jammu and Kashmir
- March 10, 2019
Counting of votes for all seven phases covering 543 Lok Sabha constituencies would take place on May 23, Arora said. The last date for scrutiny of nomination is March 27 and the last date for withdrawal of nomination is March 29. According to the schedule, the notification for the elections will be issued on March 17. "What happened to (Union Home Minister) @rajnathsingh's assurance to Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha as well as to the all party meeting recently in Delhi that all forces would ... (more...)
- March 10, 2019
Counting of votes for all seven phases covering 543 Lok Sabha constituencies would take place on May 23, Arora said. The last date for scrutiny of nomination is March 27 and the last date for withdrawal of nomination is March 29. According to the schedule, the notification for the elections will be issued on March 17. "What happened to (Union Home Minister) @rajnathsingh's assurance to Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha as well as to the all party meeting recently in Delhi that all forces would ... (more...)
Ethiopian Airlines flight to Nairobi crashes | Travel/Tourism
- March 10, 2019
Peter Kimani, who had a sister on board, told Capital FM News that he is still hopeful for the best. An AFP reporter said there was a massive crater at the crash site, with belongings and airplane parts scattered widely. Muscat: An Ethiopian Airlines flight (ET-302) between Addis Ababa and Nairobi crashed on Sunday. Eight Chinese passengers were also on board the plane, China's state TV said. (more...)
- March 10, 2019
Peter Kimani, who had a sister on board, told Capital FM News that he is still hopeful for the best. An AFP reporter said there was a massive crater at the crash site, with belongings and airplane parts scattered widely. Muscat: An Ethiopian Airlines flight (ET-302) between Addis Ababa and Nairobi crashed on Sunday. Eight Chinese passengers were also on board the plane, China's state TV said. (more...)
Algeria orders early holidays to deter student-led protests
- March 10, 2019
All public transport services in the capital were suspended ahead of the rally. An AFP journalist also heard hospital staff discussing Bouteflika's presence on HUG's eighth floor, where the VIP wing is located, and there was a large deployment of police outside the hospital on Friday. (more...)
- March 10, 2019
All public transport services in the capital were suspended ahead of the rally. An AFP journalist also heard hospital staff discussing Bouteflika's presence on HUG's eighth floor, where the VIP wing is located, and there was a large deployment of police outside the hospital on Friday. (more...)
Anti-semitism row puts Democrats at risk of schism
- March 10, 2019
House of Representatives overwhelmingly passing a resolution on Thursday, condemning anti-Semitism and other forms of hatred, U.S. President Donald Trump labeled Democrats as "anti-Jewish" and "anti-Israel". The final vote on the resolution was 407 to 23, with 23 Republicans voting no, and all Democrats, including Omar, voting yes. "It's the first time we have voted on a resolution condemning Anti-Muslim bigotry in our nation's history", they said, noting the worrying rise of extremism ... (more...)
- March 10, 2019
House of Representatives overwhelmingly passing a resolution on Thursday, condemning anti-Semitism and other forms of hatred, U.S. President Donald Trump labeled Democrats as "anti-Jewish" and "anti-Israel". The final vote on the resolution was 407 to 23, with 23 Republicans voting no, and all Democrats, including Omar, voting yes. "It's the first time we have voted on a resolution condemning Anti-Muslim bigotry in our nation's history", they said, noting the worrying rise of extremism ... (more...)
Chelsea Manning jailed for refusing to testify in WikiLeaks case
- March 10, 2019
She had previously served almost seven years in prison for leaking documents to WikiLeaks about American actions in Iraq . In a statement , Manning said that on Wednesday she had "appeared before a secret grand jury after being granted immunity for my testimony". (more...)
- March 10, 2019
She had previously served almost seven years in prison for leaking documents to WikiLeaks about American actions in Iraq . In a statement , Manning said that on Wednesday she had "appeared before a secret grand jury after being granted immunity for my testimony". (more...)
Exports down 8.8% in February | Economics
- March 10, 2019
We will - I think as soon as these trade deals are done, if they get done - and we're working with China; we'll see what happens - but I think you're going to see a very big spike. "Vice Premier Liu had a hamburger, and Lighthizer had eggplant and chicken", he added, describing a common Chinese dish. "Throughout the consultation process, there was coffee and tea... (more...)
- March 10, 2019
We will - I think as soon as these trade deals are done, if they get done - and we're working with China; we'll see what happens - but I think you're going to see a very big spike. "Vice Premier Liu had a hamburger, and Lighthizer had eggplant and chicken", he added, describing a common Chinese dish. "Throughout the consultation process, there was coffee and tea... (more...)
Bodies of two European climbers found on Pakistan's 'Killer Mountain'
- March 10, 2019
Nardi, 42, from near Rome, had attempted to scale Nanga Parbat in winter several times. A Polish climber died on the mountain in Jan 2018, but his female French climbing partner was saved by climbers who had been airlifted from K2 to conduct a daring night-time rescue mission. (more...)
- March 10, 2019
Nardi, 42, from near Rome, had attempted to scale Nanga Parbat in winter several times. A Polish climber died on the mountain in Jan 2018, but his female French climbing partner was saved by climbers who had been airlifted from K2 to conduct a daring night-time rescue mission. (more...)
Lawmakers push to keep Tennessee on Daylight Saving Time year-round
- March 10, 2019
The Standard Time Act established time zones and daylight saving in 1918, but it was short-lived. A 2014 Rasmussen poll found that a declining percentage of adults in the United States - 33% - think daylight saving time is "worth the hassle". (more...)
- March 10, 2019
The Standard Time Act established time zones and daylight saving in 1918, but it was short-lived. A 2014 Rasmussen poll found that a declining percentage of adults in the United States - 33% - think daylight saving time is "worth the hassle". (more...)
Pakistani women make nation proud in every walk of life: FM
- March 09, 2019
Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel al-Jubeir arrived in Pakistan today (Thursday) for a one-day visit to help ease tensions between Delhi and Islamabad . The crisis seems to have eased after Pakistan returned IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, almost two days after he was captured. Recent events focussed worldwide attention on the India-Pakistan relations, he said stating that China played a constructive role to resolve the tensions between the two neighbours. (more...)
- March 09, 2019
Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel al-Jubeir arrived in Pakistan today (Thursday) for a one-day visit to help ease tensions between Delhi and Islamabad . The crisis seems to have eased after Pakistan returned IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, almost two days after he was captured. Recent events focussed worldwide attention on the India-Pakistan relations, he said stating that China played a constructive role to resolve the tensions between the two neighbours. (more...)
Trump, Cohen accuse each other of lies in Twitter spat
- March 09, 2019
While speaking to reporters Thursday, Cummings said he needs more time to determine if there is any evidence Cohen may have committed perjury during his testimony last week. The president also claimed that Cohen was "begging" him for a pardon, which would appear to be a direct denial of statements by Cohen's legal team that it was Trump who had been "dangling" a pardon before he left the joint defense agreement. (more...)
- March 09, 2019
While speaking to reporters Thursday, Cummings said he needs more time to determine if there is any evidence Cohen may have committed perjury during his testimony last week. The president also claimed that Cohen was "begging" him for a pardon, which would appear to be a direct denial of statements by Cohen's legal team that it was Trump who had been "dangling" a pardon before he left the joint defense agreement. (more...)
Maryland court denies new trial for 'Serial' subject Adnan Syed
- March 09, 2019
Syed could have raised his ineffective assistance of counsel claim on the basis of the cell tower location evidence in his post-conviction petition and did not, he waived the claim by failing to do", the majority opinion said. Welch vacated Syed's conviction. After a two-day hearing on October 11, 2012 and October 25, 2012, ' the appeal document states. Asia McClain Chapman claimed she saw Syed at the Woodlawn library during the time that prosecutors said Lee was killed. (more...)
- March 09, 2019
Syed could have raised his ineffective assistance of counsel claim on the basis of the cell tower location evidence in his post-conviction petition and did not, he waived the claim by failing to do", the majority opinion said. Welch vacated Syed's conviction. After a two-day hearing on October 11, 2012 and October 25, 2012, ' the appeal document states. Asia McClain Chapman claimed she saw Syed at the Woodlawn library during the time that prosecutors said Lee was killed. (more...)
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