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Alex Ekwueme, ex-VP, is dead
- November 20, 2017
He was in a coma at the time he was admitted at the Intensive Care Unit of Memfys Hospital in Enugu after reportedly suffering from a chest infection. He attended University of Washington where he earned bachelor's degree in Architecture and city planning. Ekwueme was the Vice-President to Alhaji Shehu Shagari from October 1 1979, to December 31, 1983, when the administration was overthrown in a military coup. (more...)
- November 20, 2017
He was in a coma at the time he was admitted at the Intensive Care Unit of Memfys Hospital in Enugu after reportedly suffering from a chest infection. He attended University of Washington where he earned bachelor's degree in Architecture and city planning. Ekwueme was the Vice-President to Alhaji Shehu Shagari from October 1 1979, to December 31, 1983, when the administration was overthrown in a military coup. (more...)
Gas prices continue to drop ahead of Thanksgiving holiday
- November 20, 2017
Both the Minnesota and national averages were significantly higher than at this point a year ago, when they were $1.96 and $2.14 per gallon respectively. Prices were significantly higher in years past, with 2014 being $2.87 per gallon, $3.18 in 2013 and $3.51 in 2012. According to Gas Buddy, prices in Oklahoma City are 39.7 cents per gallon higher than they were this time past year. (more...)
- November 20, 2017
Both the Minnesota and national averages were significantly higher than at this point a year ago, when they were $1.96 and $2.14 per gallon respectively. Prices were significantly higher in years past, with 2014 being $2.87 per gallon, $3.18 in 2013 and $3.51 in 2012. According to Gas Buddy, prices in Oklahoma City are 39.7 cents per gallon higher than they were this time past year. (more...)
Dalai Lama drinks coconut water at Naveen Nivas, praises hospitality
- November 20, 2017
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Monday said India and China have no option except to live peacefully and help each other. Taking a jibe against the Catalan referendum, he said, "In Spain, I think it was too short-sighted". "All thinkers of Nalanda are Indians". So, the Nalanda's tradition is India's tradition. "Nobody wants problems. Yet, many problems are our own creation". (more...)
- November 20, 2017
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Monday said India and China have no option except to live peacefully and help each other. Taking a jibe against the Catalan referendum, he said, "In Spain, I think it was too short-sighted". "All thinkers of Nalanda are Indians". So, the Nalanda's tradition is India's tradition. "Nobody wants problems. Yet, many problems are our own creation". (more...)
Former Oklahoma State Senator to Plead Guilty To Child Sex Trafficking Charge
- November 20, 2017
In March, Shortey was arrested after police found him in a motel with a 17-year-old boy in a compromising position. Child sex trafficking carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison, and a maximum sentence of life in prison. (more...)
- November 20, 2017
In March, Shortey was arrested after police found him in a motel with a 17-year-old boy in a compromising position. Child sex trafficking carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison, and a maximum sentence of life in prison. (more...)
SK to Disinfect All Poultry Farms, Vehicles Following Bird Flu Outbreak
- November 20, 2017
The Korean government has confirmed that a suspected bird flu case was found to be highly pathogenic. South Korea will disinfect all poultry farms and vehicles across the country following its first avian influenza outbreak this winter, the government said Monday. (more...)
- November 20, 2017
The Korean government has confirmed that a suspected bird flu case was found to be highly pathogenic. South Korea will disinfect all poultry farms and vehicles across the country following its first avian influenza outbreak this winter, the government said Monday. (more...)
After Madhya Pradesh, Punjab Chief Minister supports protests against Padmavati
- November 20, 2017
Chouhan and his party members from the ruling BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) have been vocal against the film. "We will not tolerate any distortion of historical facts". On Sunday, the makers of the film postponed the release of the film following nationwide protests by several Rajput groups. The top court suggested that the Censor Board should take an independent view over the issue, saying it can't substitute role of CBFC. (more...)
- November 20, 2017
Chouhan and his party members from the ruling BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) have been vocal against the film. "We will not tolerate any distortion of historical facts". On Sunday, the makers of the film postponed the release of the film following nationwide protests by several Rajput groups. The top court suggested that the Censor Board should take an independent view over the issue, saying it can't substitute role of CBFC. (more...)
Indonesian Parliament Speaker Detained in Probe Into $170Mln Theft
- November 20, 2017
A top Indonesian politician embroiled in a scandal involving an epic theft of public money has been hospitalized after a auto crash that is being widely mocked online as another tactic to avoid arrest. But they failed to find him, sparking speculation that he had gone into hiding. Mr Novanto has denied wrongdoing but has repeatedly missed summonses from the KPK for questioning in recent months, saying he was ill and needed to undergo heart surgery. (more...)
- November 20, 2017
A top Indonesian politician embroiled in a scandal involving an epic theft of public money has been hospitalized after a auto crash that is being widely mocked online as another tactic to avoid arrest. But they failed to find him, sparking speculation that he had gone into hiding. Mr Novanto has denied wrongdoing but has repeatedly missed summonses from the KPK for questioning in recent months, saying he was ill and needed to undergo heart surgery. (more...)
Ant McPartlin back after rehab as I'm a Celebrity kicks off
- November 20, 2017
Khan clearly has people looking after his social media while he's in the jungle, however, because once it was dredged back up on Sunday evening, the tweet was promptly deleted. Ant McPartlin revealed that after nearly 2.4million votes, the public had finally selected their first "victim". The boxer and the Made In Chelsea star were chosen to tackle the "Critter-cal Rescue" challenge. (more...)
- November 20, 2017
Khan clearly has people looking after his social media while he's in the jungle, however, because once it was dredged back up on Sunday evening, the tweet was promptly deleted. Ant McPartlin revealed that after nearly 2.4million votes, the public had finally selected their first "victim". The boxer and the Made In Chelsea star were chosen to tackle the "Critter-cal Rescue" challenge. (more...)
Manushi Chhillar Isn't Upset Over Shashi Tharoor's Pun. Read Her Tweet
- November 20, 2017
After Manushi's victory, Tharoor had tweeted: "What a mistake to demonetise our currency!" Other Indian women to have won the Miss World crown include: Reita Faria (1966), Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (1994), Diana Haydon (1997), Yukta Mookhey (1999) and Priyanka Chopra (2000). (more...)
- November 20, 2017
After Manushi's victory, Tharoor had tweeted: "What a mistake to demonetise our currency!" Other Indian women to have won the Miss World crown include: Reita Faria (1966), Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (1994), Diana Haydon (1997), Yukta Mookhey (1999) and Priyanka Chopra (2000). (more...)
INEC officially declares Obiano victor of Anambra Governorship election
- November 20, 2017
It was a landslide victory as Governor Obiano clinched all the 21 Local Government Areas in the elections and the results announced. Obiano secured 234,074 of the 457,311 valid votes to defeat Dr Tony Nwoye of the All Progressives Congress, who polled 98,752 and Mr Oseloka Obaze of the Peoples Democratic Party who polled 70,293 votes. (more...)
- November 20, 2017
It was a landslide victory as Governor Obiano clinched all the 21 Local Government Areas in the elections and the results announced. Obiano secured 234,074 of the 457,311 valid votes to defeat Dr Tony Nwoye of the All Progressives Congress, who polled 98,752 and Mr Oseloka Obaze of the Peoples Democratic Party who polled 70,293 votes. (more...)
Link filing RTI-applications with Aadhaar Card
- November 20, 2017
At a time when central government is linking every aspect of day-to-day life with Aadhaar Card, it is high time that filing RTI applications may also be linked to Aadhaar Card mainly to prevent filing fake RTI applications in name of others and to prevent misuse of RTI Act , with the phenomenon now being quite common. (more...)
- November 20, 2017
At a time when central government is linking every aspect of day-to-day life with Aadhaar Card, it is high time that filing RTI applications may also be linked to Aadhaar Card mainly to prevent filing fake RTI applications in name of others and to prevent misuse of RTI Act , with the phenomenon now being quite common. (more...)
First Alert Forecast: chilly start to Thanksgiving week
- November 20, 2017
Monday night will be mostly cloudy with a low around 30. Highs in the mid to upper 60s. Best chance for more significant rain at this point looks to be late next weekend. Saturday Night .Mostly clear. Lows in the low 40s. Tuesday will again be mostly sunny but quite a bit cooler with a high near 52. Conditions look great for a busy travel day on Wednesday . (more...)
- November 20, 2017
Monday night will be mostly cloudy with a low around 30. Highs in the mid to upper 60s. Best chance for more significant rain at this point looks to be late next weekend. Saturday Night .Mostly clear. Lows in the low 40s. Tuesday will again be mostly sunny but quite a bit cooler with a high near 52. Conditions look great for a busy travel day on Wednesday . (more...)
Zimbabwe's ruling party expected to sack Mugabe today
- November 20, 2017
We have no doubt that his words resonate well with what every Zimbabwean yearns for, peace and economic prosperity. Mugabe has already been voted out from the party following a de facto military coup. Amid the confusion, some people in the capital, Harare , are now more cautious about talking to reporters. He has been deserted by most of his allies, with others arrested. (more...)
- November 20, 2017
We have no doubt that his words resonate well with what every Zimbabwean yearns for, peace and economic prosperity. Mugabe has already been voted out from the party following a de facto military coup. Amid the confusion, some people in the capital, Harare , are now more cautious about talking to reporters. He has been deserted by most of his allies, with others arrested. (more...)
New ad targets Collins on tax bill
- November 20, 2017
She has said she believes that the bill should not combine tax policy with health care policy, and that by repealing the individual mandate , lawmakers could cause premiums to skyrocket. Mick Mulvaney, director of the Office of Management and Budget, said Sunday that the White House would be OK with removing the mandate if it were an "impediment" to passage of the Senate bill, although White House legislative director Marc Short said, "We like the fact that the Senate has included it". (more...)
- November 20, 2017
She has said she believes that the bill should not combine tax policy with health care policy, and that by repealing the individual mandate , lawmakers could cause premiums to skyrocket. Mick Mulvaney, director of the Office of Management and Budget, said Sunday that the White House would be OK with removing the mandate if it were an "impediment" to passage of the Senate bill, although White House legislative director Marc Short said, "We like the fact that the Senate has included it". (more...)
Congress Leader Priya Ranjan Dasmunsi, Who Was Hospitalised Since 2008, Dies
- November 20, 2017
File image of Priya Ranjan Dasmunsi . While his body systems were functional, he used to breathe through a tracheostomy tube attached to his neck and was fed through a tube in his stomach. It was during his term Fashion TV was briefly banned for showing "obscene" content. Also, Dasmunsi was President of the All India Football Federation. (more...)
- November 20, 2017
File image of Priya Ranjan Dasmunsi . While his body systems were functional, he used to breathe through a tracheostomy tube attached to his neck and was fed through a tube in his stomach. It was during his term Fashion TV was briefly banned for showing "obscene" content. Also, Dasmunsi was President of the All India Football Federation. (more...)
Arunachal Pradesh Is A 'Gem In The Crown'-President Kovind
- November 20, 2017
The President was addressing the valedictory function of the completion of 40 years of Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalayas (VKVs) in Arunachal Pradesh at Indira Gandhi Park here. "If northeast is the crown of this country, Arunachal Pradesh is the jewel in the crown", while quoting the presence of mythological imprints in the state. (more...)
- November 20, 2017
The President was addressing the valedictory function of the completion of 40 years of Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalayas (VKVs) in Arunachal Pradesh at Indira Gandhi Park here. "If northeast is the crown of this country, Arunachal Pradesh is the jewel in the crown", while quoting the presence of mythological imprints in the state. (more...)
Red Wings fade late, lose to Avalanche in overtime
- November 20, 2017
Make no mistake, the Avs deserved the victory that made them 2-1 in a hard four-night stretch and ended with back-to-back road games. "We didn't play good enough from the start, so we got in my opinion one more point than we deserved", Blashill said. (more...)
- November 20, 2017
Make no mistake, the Avs deserved the victory that made them 2-1 in a hard four-night stretch and ended with back-to-back road games. "We didn't play good enough from the start, so we got in my opinion one more point than we deserved", Blashill said. (more...)
Antonio Conte tops Italian FA president's list for next coach
- November 20, 2017
Italian FA president Carlo Tavecchio has gone as far as to confirm Conte is a wanted man, addressing speculation this week regarding Ventura's successor. Conte is no stranger to national team duties, having managed Italy between 2014 and 2016, following three seasons at Juventus. Under Conte's leadership, Italy crashed out in the quarter-finals of last summer's European Championship in France, losing on penalties to Germany. (more...)
- November 20, 2017
Italian FA president Carlo Tavecchio has gone as far as to confirm Conte is a wanted man, addressing speculation this week regarding Ventura's successor. Conte is no stranger to national team duties, having managed Italy between 2014 and 2016, following three seasons at Juventus. Under Conte's leadership, Italy crashed out in the quarter-finals of last summer's European Championship in France, losing on penalties to Germany. (more...)
Federal govt to continue aiding Sindh in its uplift: PM
- November 20, 2017
The Governor of Sindh, Muhammad Zubair, called on Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, who arrived here on Sunday. The law and order in Sindh was reviewed in the meeting between the PM and Sindh governor. He said the Federation wanted uniform development of every part of the country and for this cause, maximum participation of masses was being assured in the process of development. (more...)
- November 20, 2017
The Governor of Sindh, Muhammad Zubair, called on Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, who arrived here on Sunday. The law and order in Sindh was reviewed in the meeting between the PM and Sindh governor. He said the Federation wanted uniform development of every part of the country and for this cause, maximum participation of masses was being assured in the process of development. (more...)
Pike River: Stand-alone agency to plan manned re-entry
- November 20, 2017
The explosion killed 29 men in 2010, making it the worst mining accident in almost a century. Their bodies have not been recovered. Asked if it wasn't a Labour Party election commitment to re-enter the mine, she says that is what her "absolute ambition is". (more...)
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- November 20, 2017
The explosion killed 29 men in 2010, making it the worst mining accident in almost a century. Their bodies have not been recovered. Asked if it wasn't a Labour Party election commitment to re-enter the mine, she says that is what her "absolute ambition is". (more...)
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