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British minister to face investigation after asking secretary to buy sex toys
- October 29, 2017
Michael Gove, Secretary of State for the Environment, has apologised after making a joke about pervert Harvey Weinstein before appearing on BBC Radio 4's Today programme. Downing Street said such behaviour was "completely unacceptable" and said on Friday that Theresa May would take "serious action" against any minister found to have acted inappropriately, while Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn warned of a "warped and degrading culture" where abuse of women had gone unchallenged for too long. (more...)
- October 29, 2017
Michael Gove, Secretary of State for the Environment, has apologised after making a joke about pervert Harvey Weinstein before appearing on BBC Radio 4's Today programme. Downing Street said such behaviour was "completely unacceptable" and said on Friday that Theresa May would take "serious action" against any minister found to have acted inappropriately, while Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn warned of a "warped and degrading culture" where abuse of women had gone unchallenged for too long. (more...)
David Miller's century powers South Africa to 224 — Twitter Reactions
- October 29, 2017
Miller's undefeated 101 flew off 36 balls and was spiked with nine sixes and seven fours. He registered his ton, the fastest ever in T20 global cricket, in the final over. Amla then fell for a well-made 51-ball 85 and Miller upped the ante. The first 50 came off 23 balls and the second 50 off just 12 balls as Miller went into overdrive mode. (more...)
- October 29, 2017
Miller's undefeated 101 flew off 36 balls and was spiked with nine sixes and seven fours. He registered his ton, the fastest ever in T20 global cricket, in the final over. Amla then fell for a well-made 51-ball 85 and Miller upped the ante. The first 50 came off 23 balls and the second 50 off just 12 balls as Miller went into overdrive mode. (more...)
Trump frustrated by secrecy with JFK files, asks agencies to minimize redactions
- October 29, 2017
Kennedy except those with the names and addresses of people who are still alive. He was not satisfied with his agencies' insistence on keeping some materials secret and made a decision to give them more time to review them with the idea of publishing more documents, although the White House has not given a clear timeline for the next release. (more...)
- October 29, 2017
Kennedy except those with the names and addresses of people who are still alive. He was not satisfied with his agencies' insistence on keeping some materials secret and made a decision to give them more time to review them with the idea of publishing more documents, although the White House has not given a clear timeline for the next release. (more...)
Woman Slightly Cliff Took off With 3 Children At Idaho
- October 29, 2017
This week, they collectively submitted their final conclusion . Specialists found the collections of Bankhead, 13-year-old Anika Voermans, 11-year-old Logan Voermans and 8-year-old Gwyneth Voermans when the vehicle, whose rooftop was pounded, was recouped from the supply. (more...)
- October 29, 2017
This week, they collectively submitted their final conclusion . Specialists found the collections of Bankhead, 13-year-old Anika Voermans, 11-year-old Logan Voermans and 8-year-old Gwyneth Voermans when the vehicle, whose rooftop was pounded, was recouped from the supply. (more...)
MEA on Japanese push for quadrilateral along with US, Australia
- October 29, 2017
Japan is mulling to take India, Australia and the United States onboard for its plans on building a project like China's "One Belt One Road" initiative. The Japanese move is believed to be aimed at countering China's aggressive maritime expansion under its Belt and Road Initiative. However, the comment indicated that such regional partnerships will have to suit Indian interests and said, "As far as we are concerned, we have an open mind to cooperate with countries with convergence but ... (more...)
- October 29, 2017
Japan is mulling to take India, Australia and the United States onboard for its plans on building a project like China's "One Belt One Road" initiative. The Japanese move is believed to be aimed at countering China's aggressive maritime expansion under its Belt and Road Initiative. However, the comment indicated that such regional partnerships will have to suit Indian interests and said, "As far as we are concerned, we have an open mind to cooperate with countries with convergence but ... (more...)
Iran Parliament Gives Vote of Confidence to Rouhani's Ministerial Picks
- October 29, 2017
Speaking on state TV Sunday, the defiant president said that Iranians " have built, are building and will continue to build missiles ", which, according to Rouhani, does not violate worldwide agreements. While Trump - and Israeli officials - have been very critical of the deal, the other partners have all indicated that they intend to uphold the pact. (more...)
- October 29, 2017
Speaking on state TV Sunday, the defiant president said that Iranians " have built, are building and will continue to build missiles ", which, according to Rouhani, does not violate worldwide agreements. While Trump - and Israeli officials - have been very critical of the deal, the other partners have all indicated that they intend to uphold the pact. (more...)
Guess who tweets for Rahul Gandhi? The answer will surprise you
- October 29, 2017
The insinuation has been that someone else has been tweeting for him. Gandhi shared a video of his pet playing with a cookie that he posted along with the following caption: "Ppl been asking who tweets for this guy.I'm coming clean.it's me.Pidi.I'm way?? than him". (more...)
- October 29, 2017
The insinuation has been that someone else has been tweeting for him. Gandhi shared a video of his pet playing with a cookie that he posted along with the following caption: "Ppl been asking who tweets for this guy.I'm coming clean.it's me.Pidi.I'm way?? than him". (more...)
Forecast for a sudden change in the weather: Rain, wind, cold
- October 29, 2017
Large portions of the forecast area, including northern CT and Rhode Island, are also under a flash-flood watch, with moderate to heavy rain predicted at times. These high winds will cause damage to anything that isn't tied down. Forecast southeasterly winds should have particular impact on Lincoln County coastal areas and elevated locations inland. (more...)
- October 29, 2017
Large portions of the forecast area, including northern CT and Rhode Island, are also under a flash-flood watch, with moderate to heavy rain predicted at times. These high winds will cause damage to anything that isn't tied down. Forecast southeasterly winds should have particular impact on Lincoln County coastal areas and elevated locations inland. (more...)
Sonic attack allegations 'political manipulation' - Cuba
- October 29, 2017
Washington removed 60 per cent of its staff from the island, expelled Cuban diplomats from the US, restricted the issuance of visas and required that travellers to Cuba be told that diplomats had suffered attacks with an unknown sonic weapon that caused them temporary deafness or permanent, nausea, concussion and other symptoms. (more...)
- October 29, 2017
Washington removed 60 per cent of its staff from the island, expelled Cuban diplomats from the US, restricted the issuance of visas and required that travellers to Cuba be told that diplomats had suffered attacks with an unknown sonic weapon that caused them temporary deafness or permanent, nausea, concussion and other symptoms. (more...)
Senior Afghan Official Abducted in NW Pakistan
- October 29, 2017
According to the local media outlets in Pakistan , the Afghan Consulate has approached the Foreign Office to determine the whereabouts of the missing Afghan deputy governor. "He was in the Dabgari neighborhood of the city when gunmen forced him into a vehicle and drove away", he said. Peshawar serves as the main hub of medical treatment for Afghans living in the provinces along the Pakistani border. (more...)
- October 29, 2017
According to the local media outlets in Pakistan , the Afghan Consulate has approached the Foreign Office to determine the whereabouts of the missing Afghan deputy governor. "He was in the Dabgari neighborhood of the city when gunmen forced him into a vehicle and drove away", he said. Peshawar serves as the main hub of medical treatment for Afghans living in the provinces along the Pakistani border. (more...)
Grasso: Di Giorgi, sorpresa, ma non chiederemo sue dimissioni
- October 29, 2017
Nel giro di un anno, però, le quotazioni del segretario sembrano avere subito un calo maggiore a quello che si potrebbe immaginare. Questa autentica forzatura parlamentare ha portato ad un terremoto nella pericolante maggioranza di Palazzo Madama: gli esponenti bersaniani e dalemiani di Articolo 1 - Movimento Democratico e Progressista hanno definitivamente rotto con il Partito Democratico comunicando il proprio passaggio all'opposizione, e nel contempo i voti mancanti sono stati ... (more...)
- October 29, 2017
Nel giro di un anno, però, le quotazioni del segretario sembrano avere subito un calo maggiore a quello che si potrebbe immaginare. Questa autentica forzatura parlamentare ha portato ad un terremoto nella pericolante maggioranza di Palazzo Madama: gli esponenti bersaniani e dalemiani di Articolo 1 - Movimento Democratico e Progressista hanno definitivamente rotto con il Partito Democratico comunicando il proprio passaggio all'opposizione, e nel contempo i voti mancanti sono stati ... (more...)
Dwarf planet Ceres may have harbored vast ancient ocean
- October 29, 2017
In the latest effort, researchers have found traces of softer, easily deformable layer buried beneath Ceres' rigid surface crust, which could be the remnant of liquid left over from the ocean. The finding indicates a variable density of the crust of Ceres which was light like ice, but strong and hard at the same time. The second study led by Roger Fu at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, was published in the journal Earth and Planetary Science Letters . (more...)
- October 29, 2017
In the latest effort, researchers have found traces of softer, easily deformable layer buried beneath Ceres' rigid surface crust, which could be the remnant of liquid left over from the ocean. The finding indicates a variable density of the crust of Ceres which was light like ice, but strong and hard at the same time. The second study led by Roger Fu at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, was published in the journal Earth and Planetary Science Letters . (more...)
GOA ATM Guard Beaten by Robber With Hammer
- October 29, 2017
The incident, which took place on October 27 past midnight, was captured on CCTV camera from inside the Bank of Maharashtra ATM. After being hit several times, the guard fell down on the floor and the robber managed to escaped from the spot. (more...)
- October 29, 2017
The incident, which took place on October 27 past midnight, was captured on CCTV camera from inside the Bank of Maharashtra ATM. After being hit several times, the guard fell down on the floor and the robber managed to escaped from the spot. (more...)
MNS workers clash with hawkers in Malad, FIR against Congress' Sanjay Nirupam
- October 29, 2017
Mumbai: Tension prevailed in Malad, north Mumbai, on Saturday after a clash between a group of hawkers clashed outside the railway station with MNS workers. "Malavade was allegedly attacked by hawkers during an evacuation drive at the Malad", added the police. An officer from Malad police said the MNS workers were carrying out similar drive in Malad on Saturday when the incident took place. (more...)
- October 29, 2017
Mumbai: Tension prevailed in Malad, north Mumbai, on Saturday after a clash between a group of hawkers clashed outside the railway station with MNS workers. "Malavade was allegedly attacked by hawkers during an evacuation drive at the Malad", added the police. An officer from Malad police said the MNS workers were carrying out similar drive in Malad on Saturday when the incident took place. (more...)
Rebel GOP lawmakers send message to leaders on budget vote
- October 29, 2017
GOP lawmakers have been considering changes to the 401 (k) structure, such as limiting the amount of tax-deferred contributions employees can make , as a way to help finance tax cuts. None have replied, except for Bakersfield-area Congressman Kevin McCarthy. His spokeswoman, Erin Perrine, confirmed he's involved in the discussions as a member of the House GOP leadership. (more...)
- October 29, 2017
GOP lawmakers have been considering changes to the 401 (k) structure, such as limiting the amount of tax-deferred contributions employees can make , as a way to help finance tax cuts. None have replied, except for Bakersfield-area Congressman Kevin McCarthy. His spokeswoman, Erin Perrine, confirmed he's involved in the discussions as a member of the House GOP leadership. (more...)
Death toll from Kenya poll violence rises to three: hospital, police
- October 29, 2017
The repeat election is being closely watched across East Africa , which relies on Kenya as a trade and logistics hub, and in the West, which considers Nairobi a bulwark against Islamist militancy in Somalia and civil conflict in South Sudan and Burundi. (more...)
- October 29, 2017
The repeat election is being closely watched across East Africa , which relies on Kenya as a trade and logistics hub, and in the West, which considers Nairobi a bulwark against Islamist militancy in Somalia and civil conflict in South Sudan and Burundi. (more...)
Bandipora encounter: Two militants, policeman killed in gunfight
- October 29, 2017
Earlier, security personnel cordoned off Mir Mohalla village of Hajin area after receiving intelligence inputs about the presence of active militants. In another encounter, a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) commander was killed in an encounter in Ladoora area of Baramulla. Former CM Farooq Abdullah however had refused to open his cards and said he would be able to comment only after seeing the results of the dialogue process. (more...)
- October 29, 2017
Earlier, security personnel cordoned off Mir Mohalla village of Hajin area after receiving intelligence inputs about the presence of active militants. In another encounter, a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) commander was killed in an encounter in Ladoora area of Baramulla. Former CM Farooq Abdullah however had refused to open his cards and said he would be able to comment only after seeing the results of the dialogue process. (more...)
Mexican GP: Fernando Alonso says McLaren had best auto in qualifying
- October 29, 2017
Nevertheless, Alonso was hugely positive as he assessed his day's work. During that session Alonso was just 0.3s off Lewis Hamilton, who topped the session, with a time that would have been good enough for P7 in Q2. "It's nice to have some reward to the effort the team has put into the last couple of races and the development of next year's auto". We're struggling with the penalties in the last couple of races. (more...)
- October 29, 2017
Nevertheless, Alonso was hugely positive as he assessed his day's work. During that session Alonso was just 0.3s off Lewis Hamilton, who topped the session, with a time that would have been good enough for P7 in Q2. "It's nice to have some reward to the effort the team has put into the last couple of races and the development of next year's auto". We're struggling with the penalties in the last couple of races. (more...)
Bill de Blasio Slams Donor's Testimony at Kickbacks Trial
- October 29, 2017
Real estate developer Jona Rechnitz told a Manhattan federal court jury he chose to give Norman Seabrook the cash in a Ferragamo bag because he knew it was Seabrook's favorite brand, and the money was a lot less than the $100,000 to $150,000 Seabrook was promised annually for steering $20 million in union money to a hedge fund. (more...)
- October 29, 2017
Real estate developer Jona Rechnitz told a Manhattan federal court jury he chose to give Norman Seabrook the cash in a Ferragamo bag because he knew it was Seabrook's favorite brand, and the money was a lot less than the $100,000 to $150,000 Seabrook was promised annually for steering $20 million in union money to a hedge fund. (more...)
Jane Fonda Makes Controversial Statement About Women Abused by Harvey Weinstein
- October 29, 2017
The New Yorker released its own investigative report of women coming forward to accuse the disgraced Hollywood producer of sexual assault and rape. "If you steal money, you probably get arrested and convicted, because everybody says stealing is wrong", she said. Fonda and Steinem spoke out about how this should be a movement and how more and more serial harassers will be accused in the wake of the Weinstein scandal. (more...)
- October 29, 2017
The New Yorker released its own investigative report of women coming forward to accuse the disgraced Hollywood producer of sexual assault and rape. "If you steal money, you probably get arrested and convicted, because everybody says stealing is wrong", she said. Fonda and Steinem spoke out about how this should be a movement and how more and more serial harassers will be accused in the wake of the Weinstein scandal. (more...)
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