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United Kingdom to consider special status for United Kingdom woman detained in Iran
- November 16, 2017
Britain has sought legal advice over whether it could transfer the funds which it owes as a result of a disputed arms deal in the 1970s. "The settlement of the United Kingdom government's debt to Iran has no connection with the case of Mrs. (more...)
- November 16, 2017
Britain has sought legal advice over whether it could transfer the funds which it owes as a result of a disputed arms deal in the 1970s. "The settlement of the United Kingdom government's debt to Iran has no connection with the case of Mrs. (more...)
Cambodian opposition party dissolved by Supreme Court
- November 16, 2017
During the hearing, the government's lawyers presented 26 pieces of evidence that proved the CNRP was involved in a plot to topple the government. Many CNRP MPs have fled, and its leader has been charged with treason. He also said he was sure the party would be dissolved, adding: "I dare to bet my life on this happening". Scores of riot police were deployed outside the Phnom Penh court early Thursday as the hearing began, though there were no signs of protests. (more...)
- November 16, 2017
During the hearing, the government's lawyers presented 26 pieces of evidence that proved the CNRP was involved in a plot to topple the government. Many CNRP MPs have fled, and its leader has been charged with treason. He also said he was sure the party would be dissolved, adding: "I dare to bet my life on this happening". Scores of riot police were deployed outside the Phnom Penh court early Thursday as the hearing began, though there were no signs of protests. (more...)
Survivors of Iran quake await badly needed aid, 3 days later
- November 16, 2017
The 7.3-magnitude quake struck Iran's western province of Kermanshah near the border with Iraq, killing more than 400 people and leaving 9,500 injured, the German News Agency (dpa) reported. The website also said that WePay, is not authorized to do business with Iran. In the city of Diyarbakir, frightened residents ran out into the streets. (more...)
- November 16, 2017
The 7.3-magnitude quake struck Iran's western province of Kermanshah near the border with Iraq, killing more than 400 people and leaving 9,500 injured, the German News Agency (dpa) reported. The website also said that WePay, is not authorized to do business with Iran. In the city of Diyarbakir, frightened residents ran out into the streets. (more...)
US Imports of elephant trophies from Zimbabwe and Zambia
- November 16, 2017
This week, Zinke took that advice that reversed the ban. The US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) determined that "the hunting and management programs for African elephants will enhance the survival of the species in the wild". Environmentalists and activists are likely to raise concerns over pumping the money generated from game-hunting for conservation efforts in countries like Zimbabwe, where elephant poaching is a serious issue. (more...)
- November 16, 2017
This week, Zinke took that advice that reversed the ban. The US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) determined that "the hunting and management programs for African elephants will enhance the survival of the species in the wild". Environmentalists and activists are likely to raise concerns over pumping the money generated from game-hunting for conservation efforts in countries like Zimbabwe, where elephant poaching is a serious issue. (more...)
State Media: 'Obviously' China Wants Trump Out of South China Sea
- November 16, 2017
The Chinese premier said it fully represents the common will of regional countries that they should properly handle differences through dialogues and negotiations, and safeguard the peace and stability of the South China Sea. All parties say the framework is only an outline for how the code will be established and critics raise doubts about how effective the pact will be. (more...)
- November 16, 2017
The Chinese premier said it fully represents the common will of regional countries that they should properly handle differences through dialogues and negotiations, and safeguard the peace and stability of the South China Sea. All parties say the framework is only an outline for how the code will be established and critics raise doubts about how effective the pact will be. (more...)
2 students charged with threatening to shoot classmates
- November 16, 2017
A fight at Burnsville High School on Wednesday left one student injured and several others in police custody. It happened during a lunch break just outside the school's main office, and police said many students saw what happened. After investigating, a 16-year-old was arrested for threats of terrorism, a felony. Another faculty staff member was privately transported to Beebe Walk-In-Care where he was treated and released for a knee injury. (more...)
- November 16, 2017
A fight at Burnsville High School on Wednesday left one student injured and several others in police custody. It happened during a lunch break just outside the school's main office, and police said many students saw what happened. After investigating, a 16-year-old was arrested for threats of terrorism, a felony. Another faculty staff member was privately transported to Beebe Walk-In-Care where he was treated and released for a knee injury. (more...)
Pak SC dismisses Sharif's plea to merge NAB references
- November 16, 2017
Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Saqib Nisar on Thursday dismissed former prime minister Nawaz Sharif's in-chamber appeal to merge three references filed by the National Accountability Bureau [NAB]. The references against the Sharif family pertain to the Azizia Steel Mills and Hill Metals Establishment, their London properties and over dozen offshore companies owned by the family. (more...)
- November 16, 2017
Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Saqib Nisar on Thursday dismissed former prime minister Nawaz Sharif's in-chamber appeal to merge three references filed by the National Accountability Bureau [NAB]. The references against the Sharif family pertain to the Azizia Steel Mills and Hill Metals Establishment, their London properties and over dozen offshore companies owned by the family. (more...)
Philippines's Duterte urges to fast-track RCEP negotiations
- November 16, 2017
The proposed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade deal could "reshape" the Association of Southeast Asian Nations' ( Asean ) integration initiatives into a more committed and binding agreement, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) said. (more...)
- November 16, 2017
The proposed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade deal could "reshape" the Association of Southeast Asian Nations' ( Asean ) integration initiatives into a more committed and binding agreement, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) said. (more...)
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:RCL) VC Score Reaches 40
- November 16, 2017
About 999,042 shares traded. It has outperformed by 21.52% the S&P500. Finally, Nomura lifted their price objective on Royal Caribbean Cruises from $131.00 to $135.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 2nd. (more...)
- November 16, 2017
About 999,042 shares traded. It has outperformed by 21.52% the S&P500. Finally, Nomura lifted their price objective on Royal Caribbean Cruises from $131.00 to $135.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 2nd. (more...)
Abe: N. Korea still developing missiles despite launch pause
- November 16, 2017
North Korea has launched dozens of missiles under the leadership of Kim Jong Un as it accelerates a weapons programme created to give it the ability to target the United States with a powerful, nuclear-tipped missile. In his address to the National Assembly in Seoul, Trump called the North a "hell no person deserves", but he did not repeat any of his past comments like "totally destroy" or "little rocket man". (more...)
- November 16, 2017
North Korea has launched dozens of missiles under the leadership of Kim Jong Un as it accelerates a weapons programme created to give it the ability to target the United States with a powerful, nuclear-tipped missile. In his address to the National Assembly in Seoul, Trump called the North a "hell no person deserves", but he did not repeat any of his past comments like "totally destroy" or "little rocket man". (more...)
Republican tax plan includes repeal of individual health insurance mandate
- November 16, 2017
After an entire year of failed attempts at repealing Obamacare, Senate Republicans are now using the proposed tax plan to put all of their eggs into one basket, but will it work? If any tax plan is to be signed into law by the president, the House and Senate tax plans will eventually need to be worked into one joint proposal, and it is not yet clear if that bill would include the health care requirement. (more...)
- November 16, 2017
After an entire year of failed attempts at repealing Obamacare, Senate Republicans are now using the proposed tax plan to put all of their eggs into one basket, but will it work? If any tax plan is to be signed into law by the president, the House and Senate tax plans will eventually need to be worked into one joint proposal, and it is not yet clear if that bill would include the health care requirement. (more...)
As Aaradhya turns 6, Amitabh Bachchan shares adorable picture of his grand-daughter
- November 16, 2017
Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's little munchkin, Aaradhya Bachchan turned 6 on Thursday and her doting grandfather Amitabh Bachchan is showering all the love on the star kid. It is all about the Bachchans in the news since megastar Amitabh Bachchan shared his family album from a handsome wedding visit and received a lot of love in return from social media. (more...)
- November 16, 2017
Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's little munchkin, Aaradhya Bachchan turned 6 on Thursday and her doting grandfather Amitabh Bachchan is showering all the love on the star kid. It is all about the Bachchans in the news since megastar Amitabh Bachchan shared his family album from a handsome wedding visit and received a lot of love in return from social media. (more...)
Ex-CIA Director Claims Trump Scared Of Putin
- November 16, 2017
James Clapper , the former director of national intelligence, called the threat from Russian Federation "manifest and obvious". WASHINGTON ― Two former top US intelligence officials on Sunday denounced President Donald Trump's repeated refusal to definitively affirm Russian meddling in the 2016 election, saying the president is being manipulated by Russian President Vladimir Putin. (more...)
- November 16, 2017
James Clapper , the former director of national intelligence, called the threat from Russian Federation "manifest and obvious". WASHINGTON ― Two former top US intelligence officials on Sunday denounced President Donald Trump's repeated refusal to definitively affirm Russian meddling in the 2016 election, saying the president is being manipulated by Russian President Vladimir Putin. (more...)
Our ties beyond 'mutual interest', Narendra Modi tells Donald Trump
- November 16, 2017
Manila: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today asked Indians to work hard to ensure that the 21st Century belongs to India and said his government was making every effort to transform the country and take it to new heights. At the bilateral talks held Monday at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City, Duterte said he wanted to talk about trade with Modi, identifying the production of medicine as a particular point of interest. (more...)
- November 16, 2017
Manila: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today asked Indians to work hard to ensure that the 21st Century belongs to India and said his government was making every effort to transform the country and take it to new heights. At the bilateral talks held Monday at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City, Duterte said he wanted to talk about trade with Modi, identifying the production of medicine as a particular point of interest. (more...)
National Football League moves Saints to later starts in Weeks 12 and 13
- November 16, 2017
There are no changes to Sunday Night Football for Weeks 12 and 13, with Packers-Steelers and Eagles-Seahawks on tap for primetime in those respective weeks. ET, but the matchup between the two 7-2 teams will now get going at 4:25 p.m. ET. Finally, the Miami Dolphins' home game against the Denver Broncos on December 3 at 1 p.m. (more...)
- November 16, 2017
There are no changes to Sunday Night Football for Weeks 12 and 13, with Packers-Steelers and Eagles-Seahawks on tap for primetime in those respective weeks. ET, but the matchup between the two 7-2 teams will now get going at 4:25 p.m. ET. Finally, the Miami Dolphins' home game against the Denver Broncos on December 3 at 1 p.m. (more...)
Q Poll Shows Support For More Gun Control At All-Time High
- November 16, 2017
Ninety-one percent of voters support banning the sale of guns to people who have been convicted of a violent crime, 62 percent favor stricter regulation of ammunition sales, and 74 percent support banning modifications that can make semi-automatic firearms function more like a fully automatic weapon. (more...)
- November 16, 2017
Ninety-one percent of voters support banning the sale of guns to people who have been convicted of a violent crime, 62 percent favor stricter regulation of ammunition sales, and 74 percent support banning modifications that can make semi-automatic firearms function more like a fully automatic weapon. (more...)
As Delhi struggles to breathe, government plugs Rs 787-crore 'green' fund
- November 16, 2017
Replying to an RTI, it is said that the government had spent Rs 93 lakh from the fund for preparation of documents for the radio-frequency identification system at toll plazas. "LG (Lt Governor) controls land", he tweeted. On Monday, the Delhi High Court noted that 19 years after the order was passed, the Delhi government hasn't yet achieved the target set by the top court. (more...)
- November 16, 2017
Replying to an RTI, it is said that the government had spent Rs 93 lakh from the fund for preparation of documents for the radio-frequency identification system at toll plazas. "LG (Lt Governor) controls land", he tweeted. On Monday, the Delhi High Court noted that 19 years after the order was passed, the Delhi government hasn't yet achieved the target set by the top court. (more...)
Magnitude 5.4 quake hits Korea's southeastern coastal city of Pohang
- November 16, 2017
More than 50 people were reportedly injured in in rare 5.4-magnitude quake that struck the southeastern city of Pohang on Wednesday afternoon, damaging buildings, breaking windows and sending people running from homes. More than 1,000 houses and dozens of other buildings and cars were damaged or destroyed, and cracks and other damage were found in military facilities, bridges, port facilities and water supply facilities. (more...)
- November 16, 2017
More than 50 people were reportedly injured in in rare 5.4-magnitude quake that struck the southeastern city of Pohang on Wednesday afternoon, damaging buildings, breaking windows and sending people running from homes. More than 1,000 houses and dozens of other buildings and cars were damaged or destroyed, and cracks and other damage were found in military facilities, bridges, port facilities and water supply facilities. (more...)
Myanmar military denies atrocities against Rohingya Muslims
- November 16, 2017
The 15-member council last week urged the Myanmar government to "ensure no further excessive use of military force in Rakhine state". While the report acknowledged that battles against militants from the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army, or ARSA, had left 376 "terrorists" dead, it also claimed security forces had "never shot at the innocent Bengalis" and "there was no death of innocent people". (more...)
- November 16, 2017
The 15-member council last week urged the Myanmar government to "ensure no further excessive use of military force in Rakhine state". While the report acknowledged that battles against militants from the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army, or ARSA, had left 376 "terrorists" dead, it also claimed security forces had "never shot at the innocent Bengalis" and "there was no death of innocent people". (more...)
Lesbian wins Oklahoma special election in another resounding rebuke of Trump
- November 16, 2017
The margin was 31 votes in a race where 4,437 votes were cast, which is less than one percentage point. Shareblue Media reports that Ikley-Freeman is the third openly LGBT person to serve in the Oklahoma State Legislature, after state Sen. (more...)
- November 16, 2017
The margin was 31 votes in a race where 4,437 votes were cast, which is less than one percentage point. Shareblue Media reports that Ikley-Freeman is the third openly LGBT person to serve in the Oklahoma State Legislature, after state Sen. (more...)
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