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EU's Juncker says the British 'have to pay'
- October 13, 2017
Juncker's comments come a day after European Union negotiator Michel Barnier said there was a "disturbing deadlock" over the bill, and not enough progress for leaders to agree at a summit next week to open talks on future relations. Why not say, easily, with common sense - which is not a political category, as we know - that things will stay as they are? "But now they have to pay". (more...)
- October 13, 2017
Juncker's comments come a day after European Union negotiator Michel Barnier said there was a "disturbing deadlock" over the bill, and not enough progress for leaders to agree at a summit next week to open talks on future relations. Why not say, easily, with common sense - which is not a political category, as we know - that things will stay as they are? "But now they have to pay". (more...)
Unsent text is last will says Australian court
- October 13, 2017
The unsent message, which was on the drafts section of the phone, was accepted as an official will. The unsent text message was never sent but had important information that convinced the court that the man was using it as a will. "You and [nephew] keep all that I have house and superannuation, put my ashes in the back garden ..." "A bit of cash behind TV and a bit in the bank". (more...)
- October 13, 2017
The unsent message, which was on the drafts section of the phone, was accepted as an official will. The unsent text message was never sent but had important information that convinced the court that the man was using it as a will. "You and [nephew] keep all that I have house and superannuation, put my ashes in the back garden ..." "A bit of cash behind TV and a bit in the bank". (more...)
President Trump Delivers Remarks to the 2017 Values Voter Summit
- October 13, 2017
Last week, the Trump administration delivered on its commitment to religious liberty, with the Department of Health and Human Services rolling back on the ObamaCare contraceptive mandate, offering "full protection" to a range of companies and organizations that claim a "religious or moral objection" to providing birth control coverage. (more...)
- October 13, 2017
Last week, the Trump administration delivered on its commitment to religious liberty, with the Department of Health and Human Services rolling back on the ObamaCare contraceptive mandate, offering "full protection" to a range of companies and organizations that claim a "religious or moral objection" to providing birth control coverage. (more...)
China withdraws candidate for UNESCO chief
- October 13, 2017
The victor must be approved by UNESCO's 195 member states in November, though this is seen as a formality. They are divided between backers of oil-rich Qatar and its poorer rival Egypt, which is part of a Saudi-led coalition that has been blockading Qatar since June over its alleged support for radical militants and ties to Iran. (more...)
- October 13, 2017
The victor must be approved by UNESCO's 195 member states in November, though this is seen as a formality. They are divided between backers of oil-rich Qatar and its poorer rival Egypt, which is part of a Saudi-led coalition that has been blockading Qatar since June over its alleged support for radical militants and ties to Iran. (more...)
India Has a Serious Hunger Problem, Shows Global Hunger Index Report
- October 13, 2017
With a 31.4 GHI score, reaching the high end of the serious category that ranges between 20-34.9, the country's rank slipped by three notches compared to previous year when it ranked 97th on GHI 2016. Thus, among the BRICS countries, Brazil ranks 18th, Russian Federation 22nd, China 29th and South Africa 55th. The report states that Sri Lanka's score, based on the prevalence of undernourishment, child stunting (low height-for-age), child wasting (low weight-for-height), and child mortality, ... (more...)
- October 13, 2017
With a 31.4 GHI score, reaching the high end of the serious category that ranges between 20-34.9, the country's rank slipped by three notches compared to previous year when it ranked 97th on GHI 2016. Thus, among the BRICS countries, Brazil ranks 18th, Russian Federation 22nd, China 29th and South Africa 55th. The report states that Sri Lanka's score, based on the prevalence of undernourishment, child stunting (low height-for-age), child wasting (low weight-for-height), and child mortality, ... (more...)
Catalan leader urged to definitively declare independence
- October 13, 2017
But an eventual break from Spain would leave Catalonia outside the European Union and the consumer protections it offers - a source of uncertainty and fear in the minds of some depositors. Catalonia's separate administration wants the European Union to mediate with the government in Madrid, but Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy refuses to seek outside help. (more...)
- October 13, 2017
But an eventual break from Spain would leave Catalonia outside the European Union and the consumer protections it offers - a source of uncertainty and fear in the minds of some depositors. Catalonia's separate administration wants the European Union to mediate with the government in Madrid, but Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy refuses to seek outside help. (more...)
Kenyan police use teargas to disperse opposition protesters
- October 13, 2017
The opposition coalition, the National Super Alliance (NASA) have been holding weekly protests in major towns across the country to demand the resignation of officials of the polls body who were implicated in electoral malpractices that led to the annulment of the August 8 presidential elections. (more...)
- October 13, 2017
The opposition coalition, the National Super Alliance (NASA) have been holding weekly protests in major towns across the country to demand the resignation of officials of the polls body who were implicated in electoral malpractices that led to the annulment of the August 8 presidential elections. (more...)
Punjab Congress passed resolution to elect Rahul Gandhi AICC president
- October 13, 2017
Meanwhile, sources in the party said a majority of the MLAs would be fielded by the party and therefore they should set off early to create a positive impression about the Congress government. Twenty years back, when there wasn't the BJP government in the state then per capita income was Rs 14000, and now it is more than Rs. 1,41,000. He further added that the Congress has lost the battle, wherever Rahul went for campaigning and the same will happen in Gujarat also. (more...)
- October 13, 2017
Meanwhile, sources in the party said a majority of the MLAs would be fielded by the party and therefore they should set off early to create a positive impression about the Congress government. Twenty years back, when there wasn't the BJP government in the state then per capita income was Rs 14000, and now it is more than Rs. 1,41,000. He further added that the Congress has lost the battle, wherever Rahul went for campaigning and the same will happen in Gujarat also. (more...)
Cop killed, several injured in a clash with GJM in Darjeeling
- October 13, 2017
When police were searching houses at Limbu Basti, the GJM activists had reportedly started firing aiming at the cops. File image of GJM chief Bimal Gurung. Just a day earlier, Gurung had told media he will appear before people on October 30. On 27 Sep, hours after the Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh appealed to them to call off the strike and invited them for talks to find an amicable solution regarding the demand of Gorkhaland, the GJM Chief had announced the withdrawal of its ... (more...)
- October 13, 2017
When police were searching houses at Limbu Basti, the GJM activists had reportedly started firing aiming at the cops. File image of GJM chief Bimal Gurung. Just a day earlier, Gurung had told media he will appear before people on October 30. On 27 Sep, hours after the Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh appealed to them to call off the strike and invited them for talks to find an amicable solution regarding the demand of Gorkhaland, the GJM Chief had announced the withdrawal of its ... (more...)
Thousands of KRG fighters deployed in Iraq's Kirkuk
- October 13, 2017
Kurdish Peshmerga moved into Kirkuk when the army collapsed in the face of Islamic State in 2014, preventing the region's oil fields from falling in the hands of the militants. Baghdad continues to reject decades-old Kurdish ambitions to incorporate Kirkuk and other historically Kurdish-majority areas into their autonomous region. (more...)
- October 13, 2017
Kurdish Peshmerga moved into Kirkuk when the army collapsed in the face of Islamic State in 2014, preventing the region's oil fields from falling in the hands of the militants. Baghdad continues to reject decades-old Kurdish ambitions to incorporate Kirkuk and other historically Kurdish-majority areas into their autonomous region. (more...)
Top RINO Susan Collins to leave the Senate?
- October 13, 2017
The 64-year-old Collins made the announcement Friday morning at an event in Rockport. Her announcement ends widespread speculation that the 20-year veteran of the Senate would return to ME and seek to finish her political career in the governor's mansion - a position denied to her in 1994 when she finished third in a five-way race. (more...)
- October 13, 2017
The 64-year-old Collins made the announcement Friday morning at an event in Rockport. Her announcement ends widespread speculation that the 20-year veteran of the Senate would return to ME and seek to finish her political career in the governor's mansion - a position denied to her in 1994 when she finished third in a five-way race. (more...)
Just Sayin' …Why is America so in love with guns?
- October 13, 2017
But here in the USA, that's just how it is - because our politics are frozen by the perceived power of the NRA. A bump stock, as I found out, was used by the Las Vegas shooter. It means restricting access to military-grade firearms. "Concealed weapons permits are-shall issue and open carry is legal without a permit". Gun possession is not an unlimited right, and it's subject to some restrictions to maintain public peace. (more...)
- October 13, 2017
But here in the USA, that's just how it is - because our politics are frozen by the perceived power of the NRA. A bump stock, as I found out, was used by the Las Vegas shooter. It means restricting access to military-grade firearms. "Concealed weapons permits are-shall issue and open carry is legal without a permit". Gun possession is not an unlimited right, and it's subject to some restrictions to maintain public peace. (more...)
US nuclear sub in Korea: US military
- October 13, 2017
Michigan is the second submarine of the Ohio-class of ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) and guided missile submarines (SSGNs), and the third U.S. Navy Michigan to bear the name. The vessel is carrying Tomahawk cruise missiles , used by the U.S.in the early April attack on Syria's Shayrat airbase. These submarines are able to launch an " unprecedented strike " from a " stealthy, clandestine platform ", it adds. (more...)
- October 13, 2017
Michigan is the second submarine of the Ohio-class of ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) and guided missile submarines (SSGNs), and the third U.S. Navy Michigan to bear the name. The vessel is carrying Tomahawk cruise missiles , used by the U.S.in the early April attack on Syria's Shayrat airbase. These submarines are able to launch an " unprecedented strike " from a " stealthy, clandestine platform ", it adds. (more...)
Arunachal: BJP Defends Amit Shah And His Son, Demands Explanation
- October 13, 2017
He said: "We have ourselves invited a probe and on the company issue I want to clarify that it has not done business with the government of even Re 1 nor taken any government land or tender". "If a company's turn over becomes Rs 1 crore, its profit does not become Rs 1 crore". "All the transactions happened through cheques and banks", he said. (more...)
- October 13, 2017
He said: "We have ourselves invited a probe and on the company issue I want to clarify that it has not done business with the government of even Re 1 nor taken any government land or tender". "If a company's turn over becomes Rs 1 crore, its profit does not become Rs 1 crore". "All the transactions happened through cheques and banks", he said. (more...)
Uber files appeal against Transport for London
- October 13, 2017
Uber was required to begin its appeal by Friday or it would not be allowed to continue operating in London. Uber's licence expired on 30 September after it was told by TfL told it that it would not be renewed over concerns that the ride-hailing firm is not "fit and proper" to operate a private hire service in London, citing concerns with the "conduct and approach" of the firm. (more...)
- October 13, 2017
Uber was required to begin its appeal by Friday or it would not be allowed to continue operating in London. Uber's licence expired on 30 September after it was told by TfL told it that it would not be renewed over concerns that the ride-hailing firm is not "fit and proper" to operate a private hire service in London, citing concerns with the "conduct and approach" of the firm. (more...)
Trump Suggests Revoking Licenses For 'Partisan' Network News Outlets
- October 13, 2017
President Donald Trump questioned whether Federal Communications Commission (FCC) licences should be taken from NBC television stations after the network published a story on Wednesday saying he had sought a large increase in the United States nuclear arsenal. (more...)
- October 13, 2017
President Donald Trump questioned whether Federal Communications Commission (FCC) licences should be taken from NBC television stations after the network published a story on Wednesday saying he had sought a large increase in the United States nuclear arsenal. (more...)
Supreme Court says human rights of Rohingya refugees can not be ignored
- October 13, 2017
On the earlier date of hearing, the court had told the government to adopt a humanitarian approach while dealing with the Rohingya Muslim issue. It is not an ordinary case. The apex court had asked Centre and two Rohingya Muslim petitioners to compile all documents and worldwide conventions for assisting the court. The apex court is hearing a plea filed by two Rohingya immigrants , Mohammad Salimullah and Mohammad Shaqir, who are registered as refugees under the United Nations High ... (more...)
- October 13, 2017
On the earlier date of hearing, the court had told the government to adopt a humanitarian approach while dealing with the Rohingya Muslim issue. It is not an ordinary case. The apex court had asked Centre and two Rohingya Muslim petitioners to compile all documents and worldwide conventions for assisting the court. The apex court is hearing a plea filed by two Rohingya immigrants , Mohammad Salimullah and Mohammad Shaqir, who are registered as refugees under the United Nations High ... (more...)
Taliban hostages released after almost five years in captivity
- October 13, 2017
Two young children appear in the video with them, and Coleman has told her family that she gave birth to two children in captivity. The couple was supposed to return to the U.S.so that Coleman, then pregnant, could deliver her baby. It added that U.S. intelligence agencies had been tracking the family in Afghanistan, and reported that on 11 October they had moved across the border into the Kurram tribal district of Pakistan. (more...)
- October 13, 2017
Two young children appear in the video with them, and Coleman has told her family that she gave birth to two children in captivity. The couple was supposed to return to the U.S.so that Coleman, then pregnant, could deliver her baby. It added that U.S. intelligence agencies had been tracking the family in Afghanistan, and reported that on 11 October they had moved across the border into the Kurram tribal district of Pakistan. (more...)
New Orleans cop shot to death while on routine patrol
- October 13, 2017
The fallen officer, who had suffered multiple gunshot wounds, was rushed to an area hospital where he passed away, Harrison told reporters outside the hospital. Paramedics took the officer to University Medical Center, and he died there, Harrison said. Harrison didn't describe where that apartment was, but a large number of law enforcement officers gathered near the Cypress Parc Apartments in the 6800 block of Cindy Drive in the wake of the shooting. (more...)
- October 13, 2017
The fallen officer, who had suffered multiple gunshot wounds, was rushed to an area hospital where he passed away, Harrison told reporters outside the hospital. Paramedics took the officer to University Medical Center, and he died there, Harrison said. Harrison didn't describe where that apartment was, but a large number of law enforcement officers gathered near the Cypress Parc Apartments in the 6800 block of Cindy Drive in the wake of the shooting. (more...)
Turkey army says installing 'observation posts' in Syria
- October 13, 2017
Turkey on late Thursday sent a convoy of about 30 military vehicles into rebel-held northwest Syria through the Bab al-Hawa crossing in Idlib, local media reported, citing a witness. In recent weeks, a military build-up had taken place on Turkey's border with Syria, with Turkeysupporting a campaign to secure opposition control over Idlib. (more...)
- October 13, 2017
Turkey on late Thursday sent a convoy of about 30 military vehicles into rebel-held northwest Syria through the Bab al-Hawa crossing in Idlib, local media reported, citing a witness. In recent weeks, a military build-up had taken place on Turkey's border with Syria, with Turkeysupporting a campaign to secure opposition control over Idlib. (more...)
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