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BAE Systems boosted by £6bn deal to supply Qatar's air force
- December 12, 2017
While Williamson was crowing about the deal securing thousands of jobs (one of the key tenets of Ministry of Defence public relations is that actually defending the nation comes a very distant second to job creation schemes), it isn't saving all that many; hundreds of the planned redundancies are still going ahead. (more...)
- December 12, 2017
While Williamson was crowing about the deal securing thousands of jobs (one of the key tenets of Ministry of Defence public relations is that actually defending the nation comes a very distant second to job creation schemes), it isn't saving all that many; hundreds of the planned redundancies are still going ahead. (more...)
Stop-and-search: 'White people more likely to be found with drugs'
- December 12, 2017
HM Inspector of Constabulary Mike Cunningham said: "I am pleased to report that South Yorkshire Police has improved the legitimacy with which it keeps people safe and reduces crime". It is a step up from the previous assessment of the force as requiring improvement. The report says that the concept of legitimacy is well established in United Kingdom policing and is crucial in a democratic society. (more...)
- December 12, 2017
HM Inspector of Constabulary Mike Cunningham said: "I am pleased to report that South Yorkshire Police has improved the legitimacy with which it keeps people safe and reduces crime". It is a step up from the previous assessment of the force as requiring improvement. The report says that the concept of legitimacy is well established in United Kingdom policing and is crucial in a democratic society. (more...)
Houston man arrested for trying to aid Islamic State -US government
- December 12, 2017
His arraignment came just hours after Akayed Ullah, a 27-year-old Bangladeshi immigrant and former cab driver, reportedly set off a pipe bomb strapped to his chest during morning rush hour in a New York City subway near Times Square. "Damlarkaya asked if he could provide a farewell video to be published should he follow through with an attack resulting in his death, in order to inspire others", the Justice Department said. (more...)
- December 12, 2017
His arraignment came just hours after Akayed Ullah, a 27-year-old Bangladeshi immigrant and former cab driver, reportedly set off a pipe bomb strapped to his chest during morning rush hour in a New York City subway near Times Square. "Damlarkaya asked if he could provide a farewell video to be published should he follow through with an attack resulting in his death, in order to inspire others", the Justice Department said. (more...)
Man arrested after 'attempted terror attack' rocks NY
- December 12, 2017
It has identified the suspect as 27-year-old Akayed Ullah. Ullah, who moved to the United States seven years ago, has an address in Brooklyn, an area with most residents from Bangladesh. Collins pulled out his service weapon and drew down on the man. Nunziato said when they saw the wires peeking from under his ripped shirt as the man reached for his phone and jumped - literally - into action. (more...)
- December 12, 2017
It has identified the suspect as 27-year-old Akayed Ullah. Ullah, who moved to the United States seven years ago, has an address in Brooklyn, an area with most residents from Bangladesh. Collins pulled out his service weapon and drew down on the man. Nunziato said when they saw the wires peeking from under his ripped shirt as the man reached for his phone and jumped - literally - into action. (more...)
Officials deny permit for violent rally anniversary event
- December 12, 2017
Kessler organized the August rally, which attracted white nationalist groups and left three dead and dozens injured. According to official notices signed by City Manager Maurice Jones, the city is denying the applications for August 11 and 12, 2018, a weekend, due to public safety concerns. (more...)
- December 12, 2017
Kessler organized the August rally, which attracted white nationalist groups and left three dead and dozens injured. According to official notices signed by City Manager Maurice Jones, the city is denying the applications for August 11 and 12, 2018, a weekend, due to public safety concerns. (more...)
Don't drag us into Gujarat elections
- December 12, 2017
Amid Prime Minister Narendra Modi's tirade against Congress party in Gujarat election campaigns, PM has a piece of advice from none other than his party colleague. "I would like to say Pakistan that India is capable to contesting its democracy on its own", he added. Mr Modi had himself visited Pakistan two years ago to personally extend greetings to the then Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif on his birthday on Mr Sharif's invitation. (more...)
- December 12, 2017
Amid Prime Minister Narendra Modi's tirade against Congress party in Gujarat election campaigns, PM has a piece of advice from none other than his party colleague. "I would like to say Pakistan that India is capable to contesting its democracy on its own", he added. Mr Modi had himself visited Pakistan two years ago to personally extend greetings to the then Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif on his birthday on Mr Sharif's invitation. (more...)
One killed, 18 injured in explosion at Austrian natural gas plant
- December 12, 2017
News of the blast sent gas prices in Europe soaring on fears it would restrict supply as winter sets in. The cause appeared to be a technical fault, it said. Gas flows are then delivered throughout Europe via Austria's transmission network. The blast occurred in the morning at a gas station of global energy company OMV, not far from the border with Slovakia. (more...)
- December 12, 2017
News of the blast sent gas prices in Europe soaring on fears it would restrict supply as winter sets in. The cause appeared to be a technical fault, it said. Gas flows are then delivered throughout Europe via Austria's transmission network. The blast occurred in the morning at a gas station of global energy company OMV, not far from the border with Slovakia. (more...)
Putin and Erdogan warn United States over Jerusalem move
- December 12, 2017
At his joint press conference with Putin in Ankara, Erdogan said they had discussed a number of regional issues and, in the first place, the situation surrounding Jerusalem. He ordered Russian troops to withdraw from the war-torn city. Official SANA news agency said, "Presidents al-Assad and Putin reviewed the military forces at the Khmeimim base in the presence of the Russian Defense Minister and Chief of Staff of the Syrian Arab Army". (more...)
- December 12, 2017
At his joint press conference with Putin in Ankara, Erdogan said they had discussed a number of regional issues and, in the first place, the situation surrounding Jerusalem. He ordered Russian troops to withdraw from the war-torn city. Official SANA news agency said, "Presidents al-Assad and Putin reviewed the military forces at the Khmeimim base in the presence of the Russian Defense Minister and Chief of Staff of the Syrian Arab Army". (more...)
Southern superstar Rajinikanth turns 67, celebrities wish him
- December 12, 2017
Puri: Internationally acclaimed sand artist Manas Kumar Sahoo created a sand sculpture on the golden sea beach in Puri to wish super star Rajinikanth on his 67th birthday on Tuesday. Dhanush used hashtag "#theswagofsuperstar" in the tweet, which just summed up the overall feel of the poster. "Keep shining the brightest". DMK leader MK Stalin , MDMK founder Vaiko and BJP state unit President Tamilisai Sounderrajan, actors Radhika, Kajal Aggarwal and Vikram Prabhu were among those ... (more...)
- December 12, 2017
Puri: Internationally acclaimed sand artist Manas Kumar Sahoo created a sand sculpture on the golden sea beach in Puri to wish super star Rajinikanth on his 67th birthday on Tuesday. Dhanush used hashtag "#theswagofsuperstar" in the tweet, which just summed up the overall feel of the poster. "Keep shining the brightest". DMK leader MK Stalin , MDMK founder Vaiko and BJP state unit President Tamilisai Sounderrajan, actors Radhika, Kajal Aggarwal and Vikram Prabhu were among those ... (more...)
Symantec Corporation (NASDAQ:SYMC) Stake Lessened by Norinchukin Bank The
- December 12, 2017
Given that liquidity is king in short-term, SYMC is a stock with 615 million shares outstanding that normally trades 4.01% of its float. Symantec Corporation (NASDAQ: SYMC ) has risen 71.82% since December 11, 2016 and is uptrending. The firm has "Buy" rating by TheStreet given on Wednesday, July 22. Its up 0.14, from 0.81 in 2017Q1. It dived, as 39 investors sold MSFT shares while 982 reduced holdings. (more...)
- December 12, 2017
Given that liquidity is king in short-term, SYMC is a stock with 615 million shares outstanding that normally trades 4.01% of its float. Symantec Corporation (NASDAQ: SYMC ) has risen 71.82% since December 11, 2016 and is uptrending. The firm has "Buy" rating by TheStreet given on Wednesday, July 22. Its up 0.14, from 0.81 in 2017Q1. It dived, as 39 investors sold MSFT shares while 982 reduced holdings. (more...)
Families worldwide celebrate Hanukkah at sunset
- December 12, 2017
It found a home for the event for the last four years on the second floor of the Galleria of Mt. Lebanon, where as many as 400 people gather for the lighting ceremony. Each evening, add another candle, using the center candle to light two the second night, three the third night, and so on. Modern classics in English and Hebrew, include "I Have a Little Dreidel ", "Hanukkah, Oh Hanukkah" and "Sivivon, sov, sov, sov" (a sivivon is a dreidel or top). (more...)
- December 12, 2017
It found a home for the event for the last four years on the second floor of the Galleria of Mt. Lebanon, where as many as 400 people gather for the lighting ceremony. Each evening, add another candle, using the center candle to light two the second night, three the third night, and so on. Modern classics in English and Hebrew, include "I Have a Little Dreidel ", "Hanukkah, Oh Hanukkah" and "Sivivon, sov, sov, sov" (a sivivon is a dreidel or top). (more...)
European Union governments complicit in Libya migrant abuse, Amnesty says
- December 12, 2017
The Amnesty 66-page report - "Libya's dark web of collusion" - also shows how European governments are actively supporting a system of abuse of refugees and migrants by the Libyan Coast Guard, the detention authorities in Libyan and smugglers operating in the country. (more...)
- December 12, 2017
The Amnesty 66-page report - "Libya's dark web of collusion" - also shows how European governments are actively supporting a system of abuse of refugees and migrants by the Libyan Coast Guard, the detention authorities in Libyan and smugglers operating in the country. (more...)
Nepal elections: Left in lead, Oli prone to be new Prime Minister
- December 12, 2017
The UML has two other senior leaders, Madhav Kumar Nepal and Jhala Nath Khanal, both former prime ministers, who are also likely to stake claim to party chairmanship. Article 76 (1) of the constitution stipulates that the president shall appoint the leader of a parliamentary party that commands majority in the House of Representatives as the prime minister, and the Council of Ministers shall be constituted under his or her chairpersonship. (more...)
- December 12, 2017
The UML has two other senior leaders, Madhav Kumar Nepal and Jhala Nath Khanal, both former prime ministers, who are also likely to stake claim to party chairmanship. Article 76 (1) of the constitution stipulates that the president shall appoint the leader of a parliamentary party that commands majority in the House of Representatives as the prime minister, and the Council of Ministers shall be constituted under his or her chairpersonship. (more...)
Winter storm warning issued for Tuesday
- December 12, 2017
The higher amounts of snow will be most likely across northwest Pennsylvania. Other parts of the region are under a winter weather advisory, with 3 to 6 inches expected. The coast has been left out of the advisories as the snow will changeover to rain during the morning hours. The National Weather Service early Monday afternoon issued a winter weather advisory that affects all of southeast MI including Farmington and Farmington Hills. (more...)
- December 12, 2017
The higher amounts of snow will be most likely across northwest Pennsylvania. Other parts of the region are under a winter weather advisory, with 3 to 6 inches expected. The coast has been left out of the advisories as the snow will changeover to rain during the morning hours. The National Weather Service early Monday afternoon issued a winter weather advisory that affects all of southeast MI including Farmington and Farmington Hills. (more...)
NY attack: Trump says urgent need to fix 'lax' immigration
- December 12, 2017
After Monday morning's subway explosion, which seriously injured Ullah but no one else, Trump issued a statement saying, "America must fix its lax immigration system, which allows far too many risky, inadequately vetted people to access our country". (more...)
- December 12, 2017
After Monday morning's subway explosion, which seriously injured Ullah but no one else, Trump issued a statement saying, "America must fix its lax immigration system, which allows far too many risky, inadequately vetted people to access our country". (more...)
Activist Mesta's autopsy report contrary to allegations, says IGP
- December 12, 2017
They demanded a "proper investigation" into his death. Over 500 police personnel from neighbouring Haveri, Shivamogga and Davangere districts were deployed in Sirsi. Stating that the BJP's intention was to disturb law and order, Reddy asserted, "We won't let that happen". The saffron party leaders alleged that the members of these outfits were involved in attacks against pro-Hindutva activists. (more...)
- December 12, 2017
They demanded a "proper investigation" into his death. Over 500 police personnel from neighbouring Haveri, Shivamogga and Davangere districts were deployed in Sirsi. Stating that the BJP's intention was to disturb law and order, Reddy asserted, "We won't let that happen". The saffron party leaders alleged that the members of these outfits were involved in attacks against pro-Hindutva activists. (more...)
CBSE likely to upload UGC NET Answer key today
- December 12, 2017
The CBSE UGC NET exam is conducted for determining the eligibility of Indian nationals for the Eligibility for Assistant Professor only or Junior Research Fellowship and eligibility for Assistant Professor both in Indian Universities and Colleges. (more...)
- December 12, 2017
The CBSE UGC NET exam is conducted for determining the eligibility of Indian nationals for the Eligibility for Assistant Professor only or Junior Research Fellowship and eligibility for Assistant Professor both in Indian Universities and Colleges. (more...)
Jisha murder case: Ameerul Islam convicted; Verdict tomorrow
- December 12, 2017
The quantum of punishment will be announced on Wednesday. The 27-year-old woman was found murdered in her house near here on April 28, 2016. The accused, however, was not found guilty under 201 (causing disappearance of evidence of offence) and various sections under SC/ST (prevention of atrocities) amendment Act 2015. (more...)
- December 12, 2017
The quantum of punishment will be announced on Wednesday. The 27-year-old woman was found murdered in her house near here on April 28, 2016. The accused, however, was not found guilty under 201 (causing disappearance of evidence of offence) and various sections under SC/ST (prevention of atrocities) amendment Act 2015. (more...)
Tamil Nadu honour killing: Six sentenced to death for killing Shankar
- December 12, 2017
One of those sentenced to death is Chinnasamy - the father of S Kausalya whose husband Shankar was hacked to death in Tirupur in 2016. Shankar and his wife, Kausalya, were brutally attacked by three persons in full public view near a bus stand in Udumalpet on March 13, 2016, allegedly at the behest of her father, a caste Hindu who was opposed to the inter-caste marriage. (more...)
- December 12, 2017
One of those sentenced to death is Chinnasamy - the father of S Kausalya whose husband Shankar was hacked to death in Tirupur in 2016. Shankar and his wife, Kausalya, were brutally attacked by three persons in full public view near a bus stand in Udumalpet on March 13, 2016, allegedly at the behest of her father, a caste Hindu who was opposed to the inter-caste marriage. (more...)
China Planning Refugee Camps in Event NKorea Falls
- December 12, 2017
An official welcoming ceremony will be held at the Great Hall of the People, which will be followed by an expanded summit and then a small-scale bilateral summit, where the two heads of state will share their thoughts on regional and worldwide issues, including the North Korea nuclear issue as well as economic cooperation between Seoul and Bejing. (more...)
- December 12, 2017
An official welcoming ceremony will be held at the Great Hall of the People, which will be followed by an expanded summit and then a small-scale bilateral summit, where the two heads of state will share their thoughts on regional and worldwide issues, including the North Korea nuclear issue as well as economic cooperation between Seoul and Bejing. (more...)
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