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Opposition parties to attend 'Save our Heritage' programme: Sharad Yadav
- August 17, 2017
He said a "composite culture" was the soul of the Constitution, which is now being "tinkered with". Download the News Nation Mobile App and stay connected with top stories from India and around the world. While Yadav did not take any question on his differences with Nitish Kumar and future political course, he said that the "Sanjha Virasat Bachao" was not against anybody but in the interest of the nation. (more...)
- August 17, 2017
He said a "composite culture" was the soul of the Constitution, which is now being "tinkered with". Download the News Nation Mobile App and stay connected with top stories from India and around the world. While Yadav did not take any question on his differences with Nitish Kumar and future political course, he said that the "Sanjha Virasat Bachao" was not against anybody but in the interest of the nation. (more...)
Catholic peace movement calls on US, North Korea to stop 'inflammatory rhetoric'
- August 17, 2017
South Korea's President Moon Jae-in said on Tuesday there will be no military action upon the Korean peninsula without Seoul's consent and that the government would prevent war by all means. Top military officials from South Korea and the United States met in Seoul on Monday to discuss joint responses to North Korea's nuclear and missile threats. (more...)
- August 17, 2017
South Korea's President Moon Jae-in said on Tuesday there will be no military action upon the Korean peninsula without Seoul's consent and that the government would prevent war by all means. Top military officials from South Korea and the United States met in Seoul on Monday to discuss joint responses to North Korea's nuclear and missile threats. (more...)
Trump speaks with Guam governor amid North Korea threat
- August 17, 2017
Trump has been escalating his rhetoric against North Korea , but says he hopes "it will all work out". The comments came after Trump unleashed a slew of fresh threats against North Korea on Friday, declaring the USA military " locked and loaded ". (more...)
- August 17, 2017
Trump has been escalating his rhetoric against North Korea , but says he hopes "it will all work out". The comments came after Trump unleashed a slew of fresh threats against North Korea on Friday, declaring the USA military " locked and loaded ". (more...)
Saudi border with Qatar to be reopened for hajj
- August 17, 2017
The announcement came after the first high-level meeting between the two sides since the Saudis and their allies cut all links with Qatar in June. Qatar is facing its worst political crisis in decades, with Saudi Arabia leading a four-state bloc that suspended all ties with Doha two months ago over accusations the emirate had close ties to Islamist extremist groups and Saudi Arabia's regional rival Iran. (more...)
- August 17, 2017
The announcement came after the first high-level meeting between the two sides since the Saudis and their allies cut all links with Qatar in June. Qatar is facing its worst political crisis in decades, with Saudi Arabia leading a four-state bloc that suspended all ties with Doha two months ago over accusations the emirate had close ties to Islamist extremist groups and Saudi Arabia's regional rival Iran. (more...)
BJP wins MP civic polls, Congress improves tally
- August 17, 2017
BJP and Congress celebrated their wins after results of local body polls were declared. The rest of the seats were won by independent and other parties including BSP. As results came in, it was apparent that BJP still retains significant clout in the state which has been hit by massive farmer protest very recently. (more...)
- August 17, 2017
BJP and Congress celebrated their wins after results of local body polls were declared. The rest of the seats were won by independent and other parties including BSP. As results came in, it was apparent that BJP still retains significant clout in the state which has been hit by massive farmer protest very recently. (more...)
VERIFY: When is it safe to remove your eclipse glasses?
- August 17, 2017
There will also be live images of the solar eclipse projected onto a white screen that will enable participants to take eclipse photos. When you raise the glasses up towards the sky, the only thing you should see is a dim yellow circle of the sun. (more...)
- August 17, 2017
There will also be live images of the solar eclipse projected onto a white screen that will enable participants to take eclipse photos. When you raise the glasses up towards the sky, the only thing you should see is a dim yellow circle of the sun. (more...)
BBCI: Pauline Hanson wears burka in Australian Senate
- August 17, 2017
I caution and counsel you, with respect, to be very careful of the offence you may do to the religious sensibilities of other Australians. "Senator Brandis, in light of the national security of this nation, will you work with me to ban the burqua in Australia". (more...)
- August 17, 2017
I caution and counsel you, with respect, to be very careful of the offence you may do to the religious sensibilities of other Australians. "Senator Brandis, in light of the national security of this nation, will you work with me to ban the burqua in Australia". (more...)
Gregorius' clutch hit, Judge's HR power Yankees past Mets again
- August 17, 2017
Gray pitched effectively into the seventh inning, but Chapman allowed a two-run homer to rookie Amed Rosario in the ninth as the Yankees held on for a 5-4 victory over the New York Mets on Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium. Tommy Kahnle pitched a scoreless seventh, and Dellin Betances struck out Michael Conforto with Yoenis Cespedes on second to end a scoreless eighth before Chapman almost endured his fifth blown save. (more...)
- August 17, 2017
Gray pitched effectively into the seventh inning, but Chapman allowed a two-run homer to rookie Amed Rosario in the ninth as the Yankees held on for a 5-4 victory over the New York Mets on Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium. Tommy Kahnle pitched a scoreless seventh, and Dellin Betances struck out Michael Conforto with Yoenis Cespedes on second to end a scoreless eighth before Chapman almost endured his fifth blown save. (more...)
Watch Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s last Bristol Night Race Saturday on 3TV!
- August 17, 2017
The former track record was 14.884 seconds (128.917 mph) by Tyler Reddick last August. Going into Sunday's race at MI, points leader Martin Truex Jr. "Fierce clashes and heart-stopping finishes are hallmarks of the most popular race in NASCAR , and if history's any indication The Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race is guaranteed to entertain guests with yet another epic battle inside the Last Great Colosseum!" reads the Bristol Motor Speedway website. (more...)
- August 17, 2017
The former track record was 14.884 seconds (128.917 mph) by Tyler Reddick last August. Going into Sunday's race at MI, points leader Martin Truex Jr. "Fierce clashes and heart-stopping finishes are hallmarks of the most popular race in NASCAR , and if history's any indication The Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race is guaranteed to entertain guests with yet another epic battle inside the Last Great Colosseum!" reads the Bristol Motor Speedway website. (more...)
Natalee Holloway's Dad Reveals Investigators Have Uncovered Human Remains In New Interview
- August 17, 2017
This informant has a friend who was friends with Joran van der Sloot . Joran van der Sloot , the primary suspect in the case, stated in a 2007 video made after Aruban prosecutors announced that the case be closed, that Holloway died the morning she went missing and that his friend got rid of her body. (more...)
- August 17, 2017
This informant has a friend who was friends with Joran van der Sloot . Joran van der Sloot , the primary suspect in the case, stated in a 2007 video made after Aruban prosecutors announced that the case be closed, that Holloway died the morning she went missing and that his friend got rid of her body. (more...)
Utah Guard member killed, 11 injured during mission in Afghanistan
- August 17, 2017
The wounded personnel were medically evacuated from the scene for treatment, it states. Identities have not been released, pending next-of-kin notifications. The military did not specify where the operation was being conducted Wednesday, beyond saying it was in eastern Afghanistan. Earlier this week, Defense Secretary James Mattis said the administration was "very close" to a decision about a new strategy and that all options were on the table, including the complete withdrawal of American ... (more...)
- August 17, 2017
The wounded personnel were medically evacuated from the scene for treatment, it states. Identities have not been released, pending next-of-kin notifications. The military did not specify where the operation was being conducted Wednesday, beyond saying it was in eastern Afghanistan. Earlier this week, Defense Secretary James Mattis said the administration was "very close" to a decision about a new strategy and that all options were on the table, including the complete withdrawal of American ... (more...)
Lebanon scraps law allowing rapists to marry victims
- August 17, 2017
If a valid contract of marriage is made between the perpetrator of any of the offenses mentioned in this section, and the victim, the prosecution is suspended. "We remain concerned by other articles (of law)", she stated to the AFP. Under the Lebanese Penal Code, rape is now punishable by seven years in prison. (more...)
- August 17, 2017
If a valid contract of marriage is made between the perpetrator of any of the offenses mentioned in this section, and the victim, the prosecution is suspended. "We remain concerned by other articles (of law)", she stated to the AFP. Under the Lebanese Penal Code, rape is now punishable by seven years in prison. (more...)
Federal court invalidates part of Texas congressional map
- August 17, 2017
The court sided with the state on those challenges, saying discriminatory issues had been resolved in the redrawing process by creating District 33, now represented by Democrat Marc Veasey, which withdrew numerous encroachments into minority communities and was an "appropriate remedy for the cracking, without going further". (more...)
- August 17, 2017
The court sided with the state on those challenges, saying discriminatory issues had been resolved in the redrawing process by creating District 33, now represented by Democrat Marc Veasey, which withdrew numerous encroachments into minority communities and was an "appropriate remedy for the cracking, without going further". (more...)
Texas Republicans Intentionally Discriminated Against Minority Voters, Court Rules
- August 17, 2017
Supreme Court, a path Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said he plans to take. "We look forward to asking the Supreme Court to decided whether Texas had discriminatory intent when relying on the district court", said Paxton. The Texas government argued the new map solved the issues found in the 2011 map, but plaintiffs in the case argued that some of the 2011 lines carried over into the 2013 map. (more...)
- August 17, 2017
Supreme Court, a path Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said he plans to take. "We look forward to asking the Supreme Court to decided whether Texas had discriminatory intent when relying on the district court", said Paxton. The Texas government argued the new map solved the issues found in the 2011 map, but plaintiffs in the case argued that some of the 2011 lines carried over into the 2013 map. (more...)
ANC divisions played out in portfolio committee meeting
- August 17, 2017
Five ANC MPs sent a letter to ANC Chief Whip Jackson Mthembu, stating that they will not attend the portfolio committee on public service and administration, chaired by Dr Makhosi Khoza, an outspoken critic of Zuma's leadership. The decision was supported by all members of the committee who attended on Tuesday, with the EFF's Mbuyiseni Ndlozi adding that if Muthambi failed to come next week she must be arrested. (more...)
- August 17, 2017
Five ANC MPs sent a letter to ANC Chief Whip Jackson Mthembu, stating that they will not attend the portfolio committee on public service and administration, chaired by Dr Makhosi Khoza, an outspoken critic of Zuma's leadership. The decision was supported by all members of the committee who attended on Tuesday, with the EFF's Mbuyiseni Ndlozi adding that if Muthambi failed to come next week she must be arrested. (more...)
US, Canada, Mexico kick off NAFTA renegotiations amid uncertainty
- August 17, 2017
Some of its major customers, Detroit's automakers, are just on the other side of the border with the U.S. The remedy is an adjustment to duties charged, even a refund. "Can we set up a panel of retired Canada and USA judges, for instance?" Bonnett said dispute resolution is critical as NAFTA negotiations go forward. (more...)
- August 17, 2017
Some of its major customers, Detroit's automakers, are just on the other side of the border with the U.S. The remedy is an adjustment to duties charged, even a refund. "Can we set up a panel of retired Canada and USA judges, for instance?" Bonnett said dispute resolution is critical as NAFTA negotiations go forward. (more...)
Republicans distance themselves all over again from Trump's Charlottesville remarks
- August 17, 2017
Anyone who has watched videos of the Charlottesville riot knows that Trump's description is accurate. Mr Trump's defiant statements on Tuesday, delivered in a caustic way at Trump Tower and immediately hailed by a former leader of the Ku Klux Klan for their "courage", left many lawmakers, Republicans and Democrats alike, speechless. (more...)
- August 17, 2017
Anyone who has watched videos of the Charlottesville riot knows that Trump's description is accurate. Mr Trump's defiant statements on Tuesday, delivered in a caustic way at Trump Tower and immediately hailed by a former leader of the Ku Klux Klan for their "courage", left many lawmakers, Republicans and Democrats alike, speechless. (more...)
Phoenix mayor calls on Trump to postpone rally planned for next week
- August 17, 2017
Trump's campaign announced the August 22 event on Wednesday a day after the president blamed "both sides" for weekend violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, between white supremacists and counter-demonstrators. President Trump may soon issue a pardon for Joe Arpaio , the colorful former Arizona sheriff who was found guilty two weeks ago of criminal contempt for defying a state judge's order to stop traffic patrols targeting suspected undocumented immigrants. (more...)
- August 17, 2017
Trump's campaign announced the August 22 event on Wednesday a day after the president blamed "both sides" for weekend violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, between white supremacists and counter-demonstrators. President Trump may soon issue a pardon for Joe Arpaio , the colorful former Arizona sheriff who was found guilty two weeks ago of criminal contempt for defying a state judge's order to stop traffic patrols targeting suspected undocumented immigrants. (more...)
Thousands remember the life of Elvis Presley 40 years after his death
- August 17, 2017
Up to now I'm having this in my thought and in my mind that maybe without Elvis in me, I could not have survived certain points of my life. Her mother and the neighbor (were) crying. "The vigil should be free cause we're all here because we love Elvis ", said Denise Meyer, who travelled from Dallas, Texas. But for a diehard music lover with some cash to blow, there's an even more intimate way to commune with The King-you can live like one in his former Beverly Hills mansion for $65,000 ... (more...)
- August 17, 2017
Up to now I'm having this in my thought and in my mind that maybe without Elvis in me, I could not have survived certain points of my life. Her mother and the neighbor (were) crying. "The vigil should be free cause we're all here because we love Elvis ", said Denise Meyer, who travelled from Dallas, Texas. But for a diehard music lover with some cash to blow, there's an even more intimate way to commune with The King-you can live like one in his former Beverly Hills mansion for $65,000 ... (more...)
Government doubles down on Labor 'conspiracy' theory
- August 17, 2017
Fairfax Media had reported Mr Keenan may be a British citizen courtesy of his father Peter, who was born in England in 1943 and emigrated to Australia, where he married. Penny Wong is calling the attack on her a "grubby smear" and insists she and Labor have done nothing wrong. Ms Bishop ignited a diplomatic row when she queried whether the Turnbull government could build sufficient trust in NZ Labour if it won power in next month's election. (more...)
- August 17, 2017
Fairfax Media had reported Mr Keenan may be a British citizen courtesy of his father Peter, who was born in England in 1943 and emigrated to Australia, where he married. Penny Wong is calling the attack on her a "grubby smear" and insists she and Labor have done nothing wrong. Ms Bishop ignited a diplomatic row when she queried whether the Turnbull government could build sufficient trust in NZ Labour if it won power in next month's election. (more...)
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