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Weed-loving congressman thinks he can get Trump to pardon Julian Assange
- September 16, 2017
Rohrabacher contacted White House Chief of Staff John Kelly this week to try to broker the deal, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday. On Thursday, he told the Los Angeles Times he had "spoken to senior people at the White House about arranging a meeting" with the President. (more...)
- September 16, 2017
Rohrabacher contacted White House Chief of Staff John Kelly this week to try to broker the deal, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday. On Thursday, he told the Los Angeles Times he had "spoken to senior people at the White House about arranging a meeting" with the President. (more...)
A weakened Jose passing north of Leeward Islands
- September 16, 2017
Hurricane Jose was pulling away from the northern Leeward Islands and was expected to weaken in intensity on Sunday and Monday, the National Hurricane Center said . Martin and St. Barthelemy. The hurricane center expected Jose to move more to the north and weaken. Hurricane Katia made landfall late Friday on Mexico's Gulf Coast as a Category 1 storm and was weakening over eastern Mexico on Saturday morning. (more...)
- September 16, 2017
Hurricane Jose was pulling away from the northern Leeward Islands and was expected to weaken in intensity on Sunday and Monday, the National Hurricane Center said . Martin and St. Barthelemy. The hurricane center expected Jose to move more to the north and weaken. Hurricane Katia made landfall late Friday on Mexico's Gulf Coast as a Category 1 storm and was weakening over eastern Mexico on Saturday morning. (more...)
Africa's richest man joins race for South African cement firm
- September 16, 2017
The all-share offer from AfriSam and Fairfax on September 4 valued PPC shares at R5.75, but expectations of a higher bid, either from Fairfax or others such as Nigeria's Dangote Cement , have kept the share price above that level. Established in 1892 as De Eerste Cement Fabrieken Beperkt, PPC is a leading supplier of cement and related products in southern Africa . "The independent board of PPC is considering the indicative proposal and will make a further announcement in due course", ... (more...)
- September 16, 2017
The all-share offer from AfriSam and Fairfax on September 4 valued PPC shares at R5.75, but expectations of a higher bid, either from Fairfax or others such as Nigeria's Dangote Cement , have kept the share price above that level. Established in 1892 as De Eerste Cement Fabrieken Beperkt, PPC is a leading supplier of cement and related products in southern Africa . "The independent board of PPC is considering the indicative proposal and will make a further announcement in due course", ... (more...)
Incomes Continue To Rise, But Texans Of Color Still Seeing A Gap
- September 16, 2017
The median household income in Texas previous year hit $56,565 - up nearly 2 percent from 2015. Another way to determine how many New Jerseyans are having difficulty making ends meet is by looking at those whose incomes are 200 percent of the federal limit, or a little more than $40,000 for a family of three previous year. (more...)
- September 16, 2017
The median household income in Texas previous year hit $56,565 - up nearly 2 percent from 2015. Another way to determine how many New Jerseyans are having difficulty making ends meet is by looking at those whose incomes are 200 percent of the federal limit, or a little more than $40,000 for a family of three previous year. (more...)
California Sanctuary State bill approved by State Assembly
- September 16, 2017
SB 54, which limits the role of state and local law enforcement agencies in detaining and questioning immigrants in the US illegally, would have been considerably more forgiving of undocumented law-breakers had Gov. The bill would prohibit law enforcement from asking about a person's immigration status or help with immigration enforcement efforts. "It's going to protect the criminal at the expense of the law abiding citizen". (more...)
- September 16, 2017
SB 54, which limits the role of state and local law enforcement agencies in detaining and questioning immigrants in the US illegally, would have been considerably more forgiving of undocumented law-breakers had Gov. The bill would prohibit law enforcement from asking about a person's immigration status or help with immigration enforcement efforts. "It's going to protect the criminal at the expense of the law abiding citizen". (more...)
India to build bullet train with Japanese billions
- September 16, 2017
He further went on to thank Japan for being a "strong friend" and for helping India to realise its dream of a high-speed bullet train . Originally, completion of the project was pegged for December 2023, but during the launch, Modi said this would be a gift to India on her 75th Independence Day anniversary. (more...)
- September 16, 2017
He further went on to thank Japan for being a "strong friend" and for helping India to realise its dream of a high-speed bullet train . Originally, completion of the project was pegged for December 2023, but during the launch, Modi said this would be a gift to India on her 75th Independence Day anniversary. (more...)
Jose weakens to a tropical storm: NHC
- September 16, 2017
Since 1851, National Hurricane Center records show Florida has endured 30 October hurricane hits, almost triple the next highest state - Louisiana, which has had eight. Atlantic Coast, however. Once again, they are worth watching, but nothing that would indicate they'll impact the United States in the next seven days. (more...)
- September 16, 2017
Since 1851, National Hurricane Center records show Florida has endured 30 October hurricane hits, almost triple the next highest state - Louisiana, which has had eight. Atlantic Coast, however. Once again, they are worth watching, but nothing that would indicate they'll impact the United States in the next seven days. (more...)
British FM Johnson flying to Caribbean after criticism of Irma aid
- September 16, 2017
The UK was working with the US, France and the Netherlands, making an "international effort", he told the BBC on Tuesday. Under global rules, Anguilla, Turks and Caicos and the British Virgin Islands are considered too wealthy to qualify for assistance. (more...)
- September 16, 2017
The UK was working with the US, France and the Netherlands, making an "international effort", he told the BBC on Tuesday. Under global rules, Anguilla, Turks and Caicos and the British Virgin Islands are considered too wealthy to qualify for assistance. (more...)
Amber Alert cancelled after abducted Quebec boy found safe in Ontario
- September 16, 2017
Martine Asselin, spokesperson for the Quebec provincial police, told reporters Friday. Ugo Fredette, meanwhile, worked on a documentary about the abduction of Cedrika Provencher, a nine-year-old girl from Trois Rivieres, Que., who disappeared from her home 10 years ago. (more...)
- September 16, 2017
Martine Asselin, spokesperson for the Quebec provincial police, told reporters Friday. Ugo Fredette, meanwhile, worked on a documentary about the abduction of Cedrika Provencher, a nine-year-old girl from Trois Rivieres, Que., who disappeared from her home 10 years ago. (more...)
Will end the rule of betrayal within a week — TTV Dhinakaran
- September 16, 2017
Stalin, in his petition, had sought a direction to the Governor to order a floor test for the Palanisami government, claiming that it has lost its majority in view of the 19 MLAs expressing their lack of confidence in the Chief Minister. "Such facts would demonstrate how a deliberate attempt to delay a floor test to help the minority government, to allow it to remain in power, is being made". (more...)
- September 16, 2017
Stalin, in his petition, had sought a direction to the Governor to order a floor test for the Palanisami government, claiming that it has lost its majority in view of the 19 MLAs expressing their lack of confidence in the Chief Minister. "Such facts would demonstrate how a deliberate attempt to delay a floor test to help the minority government, to allow it to remain in power, is being made". (more...)
Home Ministry cancels foreign funding license for JNU, DU and IIT Delhi
- September 16, 2017
The Doon School Old Boys Association, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College (Delhi), Dr. Zakir Hussain Memorial Trust, Dr Ram Monohar Lohia International Trust and the Co-ordinating Voluntary Adoption Resource Agency are also on the list of organisations who can no longer be funded by anyone outside India, Hindustan Times reported . (more...)
- September 16, 2017
The Doon School Old Boys Association, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College (Delhi), Dr. Zakir Hussain Memorial Trust, Dr Ram Monohar Lohia International Trust and the Co-ordinating Voluntary Adoption Resource Agency are also on the list of organisations who can no longer be funded by anyone outside India, Hindustan Times reported . (more...)
Tunisia Just Took A Big Step Forward On Muslim Women's Rights
- September 16, 2017
The plan has drawn the ire of Muslim clerics, who consider marriage rules unquestionable in Islamic Shariah law, on which the Tunisian legal system is based. The new law includes the removal of a lacuna in the penal code that allows rapists to go scot-free if they marry their victims. The office of the Mufti of the republic has backed the president's women's rights initiative, but the highest authority of Sunni Islam, Al Azhar, has spoken against it, in particular regarding inheritance ... (more...)
- September 16, 2017
The plan has drawn the ire of Muslim clerics, who consider marriage rules unquestionable in Islamic Shariah law, on which the Tunisian legal system is based. The new law includes the removal of a lacuna in the penal code that allows rapists to go scot-free if they marry their victims. The office of the Mufti of the republic has backed the president's women's rights initiative, but the highest authority of Sunni Islam, Al Azhar, has spoken against it, in particular regarding inheritance ... (more...)
Bomb Explodes On Packed London Subway Train
- September 16, 2017
Asked if it was clear whether the person responsible was on the train at the time, Mr Rowley said: "It's very much a live investigation and we are following down the lines of inquiry as I said". "We would advise people to avoid the area", the spokesman added . Israel's ambassador to London , Mark Regev, wrote that "Israel stands in solidarity with the people of London ". (more...)
- September 16, 2017
Asked if it was clear whether the person responsible was on the train at the time, Mr Rowley said: "It's very much a live investigation and we are following down the lines of inquiry as I said". "We would advise people to avoid the area", the spokesman added . Israel's ambassador to London , Mark Regev, wrote that "Israel stands in solidarity with the people of London ". (more...)
ACLU asks court to immediately halt transgender troops ban
- September 16, 2017
Slamming the Trump administration's "abrupt, irrational and unconstitutional" ban on transgender people serving in the military, the ACLU and transgender armed services members asked a federal judge Thursday to block the ban. The absence of the language makes the bill more likely to obtain support from Republican senators who objected to Trump's ban, but didn't outright support transgender military service or transition-related health care. (more...)
- September 16, 2017
Slamming the Trump administration's "abrupt, irrational and unconstitutional" ban on transgender people serving in the military, the ACLU and transgender armed services members asked a federal judge Thursday to block the ban. The absence of the language makes the bill more likely to obtain support from Republican senators who objected to Trump's ban, but didn't outright support transgender military service or transition-related health care. (more...)
GoI to file affidavit on Rohingyas in SC on Monday: Rajnath
- September 16, 2017
Earlier in the day, there were reports saying that Central government informed the Supreme Court that it can not allow Rohingya Muslims to stay in India as refugees since they pose a threat to the national security. "It undermines India's security", he added. The affidavit has to be filed following a Supreme Court directive in response to a petition filed by two Rohingya immigrants, Mohammad Salimullah and Mohammad Shaqir, claiming that they had taken refuge in India following ... (more...)
- September 16, 2017
Earlier in the day, there were reports saying that Central government informed the Supreme Court that it can not allow Rohingya Muslims to stay in India as refugees since they pose a threat to the national security. "It undermines India's security", he added. The affidavit has to be filed following a Supreme Court directive in response to a petition filed by two Rohingya immigrants, Mohammad Salimullah and Mohammad Shaqir, claiming that they had taken refuge in India following ... (more...)
Trump reignites racial controversy over Charlottesville violence
- September 16, 2017
Lawmakers from Virginia said Congress spoke with "a unified voice" to unequivocally condemn the August unrest, in which a rally by far-right extremists turned violent and a counter-demonstrator was killed when a vehicle driven by a suspected white supremacist plowed into a crowd. (more...)
- September 16, 2017
Lawmakers from Virginia said Congress spoke with "a unified voice" to unequivocally condemn the August unrest, in which a rally by far-right extremists turned violent and a counter-demonstrator was killed when a vehicle driven by a suspected white supremacist plowed into a crowd. (more...)
New Confederates explain why they're here as Richmond braces for rally
- September 16, 2017
The event comes about a month after a rally of white nationalists in Charlottesville prompted in part by the city's decision to remove a Confederate monument descended into deadly violence. We call on Mayor Levar M. Stoney and Police Chief Alfred Durham to protect the law-abiding, peace-loving citizens of Richmond by rounding up these out of town criminals and locking them up. (more...)
- September 16, 2017
The event comes about a month after a rally of white nationalists in Charlottesville prompted in part by the city's decision to remove a Confederate monument descended into deadly violence. We call on Mayor Levar M. Stoney and Police Chief Alfred Durham to protect the law-abiding, peace-loving citizens of Richmond by rounding up these out of town criminals and locking them up. (more...)
Haley: N. Korea Will Be 'Front and Center' at UN Assembly
- September 16, 2017
And at that point there is not a whole lot the security council is going to be able to do from here when you have cut 90% of the trade and 30% of the oil. "It's not what we'd prefer to do". McMaster, also an Army lieutenant general, called on "all nations to address this problem short of war". He said "denuclearization" is the only acceptable outcome. (more...)
- September 16, 2017
And at that point there is not a whole lot the security council is going to be able to do from here when you have cut 90% of the trade and 30% of the oil. "It's not what we'd prefer to do". McMaster, also an Army lieutenant general, called on "all nations to address this problem short of war". He said "denuclearization" is the only acceptable outcome. (more...)
CT lawmakers return to Capitol for budget votes
- September 16, 2017
Malloy said the Democrats' budget would not increase the income or sales taxes, would cut spending by hundreds of millions of dollars and would restore hundreds of millions of dollars in town aid. Friday. GOP leaders said there would be no vote on the state budget either Friday. "We'll find out tomorrow when the machines open", Aresimowicz said. (more...)
- September 16, 2017
Malloy said the Democrats' budget would not increase the income or sales taxes, would cut spending by hundreds of millions of dollars and would restore hundreds of millions of dollars in town aid. Friday. GOP leaders said there would be no vote on the state budget either Friday. "We'll find out tomorrow when the machines open", Aresimowicz said. (more...)
Trump re-ups his support for merit-based immigration plan
- September 16, 2017
But Trump said in a tweet: "No deal was made last night on DACA ". "The WALL, which is already under construction in the form of new renovation of old and existing fences and walls, will continue to be built", Trump said , referring to the proposed barrier along the US-Mexico border. (more...)
- September 16, 2017
But Trump said in a tweet: "No deal was made last night on DACA ". "The WALL, which is already under construction in the form of new renovation of old and existing fences and walls, will continue to be built", Trump said , referring to the proposed barrier along the US-Mexico border. (more...)
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