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Zuma Loses Bid To Dismiss State Capture Recommendations
- December 13, 2017
A full bench of the court on Wednesday dismissed Zuma's application to set aside and review the public protector's remedial action given in the Sate of Capture report. Any person chosen by the president would therefore not be perceived as independent. The judgment was read out by Gauteng Judge President Dunstan Mlambo . (more...)
- December 13, 2017
A full bench of the court on Wednesday dismissed Zuma's application to set aside and review the public protector's remedial action given in the Sate of Capture report. Any person chosen by the president would therefore not be perceived as independent. The judgment was read out by Gauteng Judge President Dunstan Mlambo . (more...)
Delhi professor's book on food security becomes best seller at WTO meet
- December 13, 2017
However, WTO allows the subsides only as long as total domestic agricultural subsidies by developing countries do not exceed 10 per cent of the total agricultural output. Trump has indicated his preference for bilateral deals over the multilateral system embodied by the WTO. Prabhu, while addressing a press conference, said special and preferrential treatment is an "important component" of the WTO, adding that developing countries like India are "legitimate demandeurs" of it. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
However, WTO allows the subsides only as long as total domestic agricultural subsidies by developing countries do not exceed 10 per cent of the total agricultural output. Trump has indicated his preference for bilateral deals over the multilateral system embodied by the WTO. Prabhu, while addressing a press conference, said special and preferrential treatment is an "important component" of the WTO, adding that developing countries like India are "legitimate demandeurs" of it. (more...)
Gujarat Assembly Election 2017: Alpesh Thakor said PM Modi eats Imported Mushroom
- December 13, 2017
Jammu and Kashmir MLA Omar Abdullah was seen reacting to Thakore's words and saying "this one takes the cake". "The secret of my good health is mushrooms of Himachal Pradesh". "Each costs Rs 80,000 and he eats five everyday". "When someone told me that, PM Modi does not eat food eaten by poor". Alpesh is contesting from Radhanpur constituency in Patan district of Gujarat. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
Jammu and Kashmir MLA Omar Abdullah was seen reacting to Thakore's words and saying "this one takes the cake". "The secret of my good health is mushrooms of Himachal Pradesh". "Each costs Rs 80,000 and he eats five everyday". "When someone told me that, PM Modi does not eat food eaten by poor". Alpesh is contesting from Radhanpur constituency in Patan district of Gujarat. (more...)
Range Resources Corporation (RRC) fell -11.64 percent over the previous month
- December 13, 2017
To cut down amount of noise on price chart, shares of firm has 20 days moving average price of -9.07% from last close price of 16.08 and act as support or resistance of price limit. Psagot Inv House Limited holds 0% of its portfolio in Range Resources Corporation (NYSE: RRC ) for 500 shares. Among 40 analysts covering Range Resources Corp. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
To cut down amount of noise on price chart, shares of firm has 20 days moving average price of -9.07% from last close price of 16.08 and act as support or resistance of price limit. Psagot Inv House Limited holds 0% of its portfolio in Range Resources Corporation (NYSE: RRC ) for 500 shares. Among 40 analysts covering Range Resources Corp. (more...)
Suspect In New York Subway Blast Had 'Low-Tech' Device
- December 13, 2017
The attack came just six weeks after police say an Uzbek man, Sayfullo Saipov, plowed a truck through a crowd of pedestrians along a bike path in lower Manhattan, killing eight in an act for which ISIS later claimed responsibility. Sanders did not elaborate on her suggestion that Ullah was radicalized outside of the U.S. Police in NY haven't said much about what might have motivated the suspect. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
The attack came just six weeks after police say an Uzbek man, Sayfullo Saipov, plowed a truck through a crowd of pedestrians along a bike path in lower Manhattan, killing eight in an act for which ISIS later claimed responsibility. Sanders did not elaborate on her suggestion that Ullah was radicalized outside of the U.S. Police in NY haven't said much about what might have motivated the suspect. (more...)
Centre extends December deadline for linking Aadhaar with bank accounts
- December 13, 2017
The notification by the Department of Revenue in the finance ministry effectively paves the way for extending the deadline for mandatory quoting of Aadhaar for activities like the opening of a bank account . To be sure, as per the changes notified under the prevention of the money laundering act, the bank account will cease to be operational in case of failure to furnish Aadhaar and PAN by the new date to be notified by the government. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
The notification by the Department of Revenue in the finance ministry effectively paves the way for extending the deadline for mandatory quoting of Aadhaar for activities like the opening of a bank account . To be sure, as per the changes notified under the prevention of the money laundering act, the bank account will cease to be operational in case of failure to furnish Aadhaar and PAN by the new date to be notified by the government. (more...)
State Rep. Johnson won't resign
- December 13, 2017
The allegations come against a backdrop of sexual assault allegations against Trump and prominent male figures in politics, the media and the entertainment business. Republican Gov. Matt Bevin was more cautious, saying he had not read the report and "let's wait until we get some facts" before commenting. Bevin did reiterate his position that lawmakers in Frankfort should be held to a higher standard when it comes to inappropriate conduct. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
The allegations come against a backdrop of sexual assault allegations against Trump and prominent male figures in politics, the media and the entertainment business. Republican Gov. Matt Bevin was more cautious, saying he had not read the report and "let's wait until we get some facts" before commenting. Bevin did reiterate his position that lawmakers in Frankfort should be held to a higher standard when it comes to inappropriate conduct. (more...)
Windshield from U.S. copter falls on Okinawa school's ground
- December 13, 2017
A Japanese schoolboy has reportedly become the latest victim of the much-maligned USA military presence in Okinawa. The object was discovered to be a helicopter window, complete with the frame, that had fallen off an American CH-53 aircraft flying above the school grounds. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
A Japanese schoolboy has reportedly become the latest victim of the much-maligned USA military presence in Okinawa. The object was discovered to be a helicopter window, complete with the frame, that had fallen off an American CH-53 aircraft flying above the school grounds. (more...)
Trump Jr. asks for probe into leaks of interview with House panel
- December 13, 2017
Trump Jr. refused to answer questions about Trump Tower discussions with father House panel interviews Podesta after Trump dossier revelation Texas lawmaker says GOP colleague should resign over lewd photo MORE (R-Texas), who has been leading the panel's Russian Federation probe, accuses members of the committee of "selectively leaking information provided during the interview to various press outlets, most notably CNN ", New York Magazine reported . (more...)
- December 13, 2017
Trump Jr. refused to answer questions about Trump Tower discussions with father House panel interviews Podesta after Trump dossier revelation Texas lawmaker says GOP colleague should resign over lewd photo MORE (R-Texas), who has been leading the panel's Russian Federation probe, accuses members of the committee of "selectively leaking information provided during the interview to various press outlets, most notably CNN ", New York Magazine reported . (more...)
Shark Bites Woman's Arm During Caribbean Honeymoon
- December 13, 2017
Photos of the damage to her wrist and arm were shared with People; The Sun also captured images from the couple's social media accounts before they apparently were taken down. Only had a bunch of flesh wounds along my arm. Sarah Illig was swimming in the clear waters of the Caribbean when a nurse shark lurched towards her. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
Photos of the damage to her wrist and arm were shared with People; The Sun also captured images from the couple's social media accounts before they apparently were taken down. Only had a bunch of flesh wounds along my arm. Sarah Illig was swimming in the clear waters of the Caribbean when a nurse shark lurched towards her. (more...)
"Journalism for rent": Inside the secretive firm behind the Trump dossier
- December 13, 2017
House Republicans are now preparing contempt charges against the FBI and Department of Justice, and, according to the Washington Examiner, some of the charges are related to the FBI withholding key information about its investigation into Russian meddling. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
House Republicans are now preparing contempt charges against the FBI and Department of Justice, and, according to the Washington Examiner, some of the charges are related to the FBI withholding key information about its investigation into Russian meddling. (more...)
PM Narendra Modi Reaches Dharoi Dam Via Seaplane, Headed to Ambaji Temple
- December 13, 2017
The first trial flight was, however, taken by Minister for Shipping and Road Transport Nitin Gadkari. The seaplane was brought to India by Japan's Setouchi Holdings, part of the small aircraft aviation industry. Developing these aircrafts for the citizens might ease water and air travel. The group comprises of members from the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Airports Authority of India and Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). (more...)
- December 13, 2017
The first trial flight was, however, taken by Minister for Shipping and Road Transport Nitin Gadkari. The seaplane was brought to India by Japan's Setouchi Holdings, part of the small aircraft aviation industry. Developing these aircrafts for the citizens might ease water and air travel. The group comprises of members from the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Airports Authority of India and Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). (more...)
Melania, Ivanka Trump botched NYC mayor votes thrown out
- December 13, 2017
If Mr Trump's ballot turns out to be ineligible, he'll be in good company: An elections board official told the Daily News that ballots from his wife, daughter, and son-in-law also were not counted. Her husband, Jared Kushner , didn't mail his back at all, according to the board. The ballot otherwise appeared fine, and it wasn't immediately known whether election officials would have checked birth dates for accuracy or discarded a ballot for that reason. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
If Mr Trump's ballot turns out to be ineligible, he'll be in good company: An elections board official told the Daily News that ballots from his wife, daughter, and son-in-law also were not counted. Her husband, Jared Kushner , didn't mail his back at all, according to the board. The ballot otherwise appeared fine, and it wasn't immediately known whether election officials would have checked birth dates for accuracy or discarded a ballot for that reason. (more...)
Judge Already Orders Alabama Not To Destroy Voting Records
- December 13, 2017
The Alabama Supreme Court received a motion to block the judge's order from Merrill's office. Merrill said the lawsuit, which has since been stayed by the Alabama Supreme Court, "would have only created chaos and delay in the election process". (more...)
- December 13, 2017
The Alabama Supreme Court received a motion to block the judge's order from Merrill's office. Merrill said the lawsuit, which has since been stayed by the Alabama Supreme Court, "would have only created chaos and delay in the election process". (more...)
Cory Booker calls on Trump to resign over sexual misconduct allegations
- December 13, 2017
At least 19 women have accused Trump of sexual misconduct , including forcible kissing and groping, since the 1980s. Booker made the comments Sat., Dec. Yet Franken's resignation, which followed that of Congressman John Conyers, a Democrat, has upped the pressure on on political figures who have faced sexual misconduct allegations - including Republicans Trump and Moore. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
At least 19 women have accused Trump of sexual misconduct , including forcible kissing and groping, since the 1980s. Booker made the comments Sat., Dec. Yet Franken's resignation, which followed that of Congressman John Conyers, a Democrat, has upped the pressure on on political figures who have faced sexual misconduct allegations - including Republicans Trump and Moore. (more...)
The first Republican jumps in NY governor's race
- December 13, 2017
Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, is expected to seek a third term. He has been re-elected nine times since then. Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb, seen here on January 6, 2016, says he's running for governor. "If anyone understands what we need from a policy point of view to get NY on the right track, he knows it", state GOP chairman Ed Cox said. He previously ran two small businesses in the Greater Rochester area. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, is expected to seek a third term. He has been re-elected nine times since then. Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb, seen here on January 6, 2016, says he's running for governor. "If anyone understands what we need from a policy point of view to get NY on the right track, he knows it", state GOP chairman Ed Cox said. He previously ran two small businesses in the Greater Rochester area. (more...)
Security guard stabbed in Jerusalem bus station
- December 13, 2017
Later, Erdogan told an audience at an opening ceremony in Sivas that Israel was a "terrorist" state. The Jerusalem stabbing appears to be the first since Trump's announcement of his decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, according to the Associated Press . (more...)
- December 13, 2017
Later, Erdogan told an audience at an opening ceremony in Sivas that Israel was a "terrorist" state. The Jerusalem stabbing appears to be the first since Trump's announcement of his decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, according to the Associated Press . (more...)
A tick found fossilised in amber is believed to contain dinosaur blood
- December 13, 2017
Most notable about this finding is that one of these ancient ticks was entangled with a dinosaur feather and found in a dinosaur nest, giving evidence that featured dinosaurs were infested with these parasites. As a result, mineralization has degraded the blood and made it impossible to analyze, much less use as a basis for de-extincting whatever the host animal was. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
Most notable about this finding is that one of these ancient ticks was entangled with a dinosaur feather and found in a dinosaur nest, giving evidence that featured dinosaurs were infested with these parasites. As a result, mineralization has degraded the blood and made it impossible to analyze, much less use as a basis for de-extincting whatever the host animal was. (more...)
Abbas-Sisi meeting important, supportive, says president's spokesman
- December 13, 2017
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi attends a military ceremony in the courtyard at the Hotel des Invalides in Paris, France, October 24, 2017. Sisi stressed Egypt's support for establishing an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, Rady noted. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi attends a military ceremony in the courtyard at the Hotel des Invalides in Paris, France, October 24, 2017. Sisi stressed Egypt's support for establishing an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, Rady noted. (more...)
Cotton Urges Trump, Congress for Military Cooperation With Taipei
- December 13, 2017
The "island encirclement patrol" took place after a senior Chinese diplomat threatened that Beijing would invade Taiwan if any US warships made port visits there. Beijing suspects Taiwan's first female president, Tsai Ing-wen, who leads the independence-leaning Democratic Progressive Party, wants to declare full-fledged independence for the island. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
The "island encirclement patrol" took place after a senior Chinese diplomat threatened that Beijing would invade Taiwan if any US warships made port visits there. Beijing suspects Taiwan's first female president, Tsai Ing-wen, who leads the independence-leaning Democratic Progressive Party, wants to declare full-fledged independence for the island. (more...)
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