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Big Crowds Expected At Women's Marches In Vegas And Reno
- January 20, 2018
Along with hundreds of gatherings today and Sunday across the US and in places such as Beijing, Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Nairobi, Kenya, a rally Sunday in Las Vegas will kick off an effort to register 1 million voters and target swing states in the midterm elections. (more...)
- January 20, 2018
Along with hundreds of gatherings today and Sunday across the US and in places such as Beijing, Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Nairobi, Kenya, a rally Sunday in Las Vegas will kick off an effort to register 1 million voters and target swing states in the midterm elections. (more...)
Supreme Court assigns Judge BH Loya case as per roster
- January 20, 2018
The bench had directed the Maharashtra government, which submitted details on the case in a sealed envelope, to make its contents public to the petitioners as it is "a matter where they should see everything". Posting this case before Justice Arun Mishra's bench was apparently the trigger that had led the four senior-most judges to come out openly against the Chief Justice of India. (more...)
- January 20, 2018
The bench had directed the Maharashtra government, which submitted details on the case in a sealed envelope, to make its contents public to the petitioners as it is "a matter where they should see everything". Posting this case before Justice Arun Mishra's bench was apparently the trigger that had led the four senior-most judges to come out openly against the Chief Justice of India. (more...)
ABVP member hacked to death by unidentified gang in Kerala
- January 20, 2018
A group of masked men, who came in a black vehicle, attacked Shyam Prasad with sharp weapons. The chasing assailants caught him on the verandah of the house and hacked him with sharp weapons, the police said. BJP leadership alleged that the Islamic-Jehadi extremists are behind the murder and there should be strong protest against it. The party members have, however, chose to exempt vehicles from the hartal . (more...)
- January 20, 2018
A group of masked men, who came in a black vehicle, attacked Shyam Prasad with sharp weapons. The chasing assailants caught him on the verandah of the house and hacked him with sharp weapons, the police said. BJP leadership alleged that the Islamic-Jehadi extremists are behind the murder and there should be strong protest against it. The party members have, however, chose to exempt vehicles from the hartal . (more...)
Ashleigh Banfield Trades Barbs Over Aziz Ansari Allegations
- January 20, 2018
HLN host Ashleigh Banfield , 50, also used a portion of her segment on Crime & Justice on January 15 to call out the anonymous woman. A single complaint by a nameless accuser has tarnished the reputation of a man who should probably do a better job communicating with his sex partner. (more...)
- January 20, 2018
HLN host Ashleigh Banfield , 50, also used a portion of her segment on Crime & Justice on January 15 to call out the anonymous woman. A single complaint by a nameless accuser has tarnished the reputation of a man who should probably do a better job communicating with his sex partner. (more...)
Want immigrants from everywhere, says US President Donald Trump
- January 20, 2018
Mr Trump said he was "ready, willing and able" to reach a deal to protect illegal immigrants brought to the United States as children from being deported but that he did not believe Democrats wanted an agreement. " The president hasn't said he didn't use strong language", press secretary Sarah Sanders said. Trump wasn't apologetic and denied he was racist, said the confidant, who wasn't authorized to disclose a private conversation and spoke on condition of anonymity. (more...)
- January 20, 2018
Mr Trump said he was "ready, willing and able" to reach a deal to protect illegal immigrants brought to the United States as children from being deported but that he did not believe Democrats wanted an agreement. " The president hasn't said he didn't use strong language", press secretary Sarah Sanders said. Trump wasn't apologetic and denied he was racist, said the confidant, who wasn't authorized to disclose a private conversation and spoke on condition of anonymity. (more...)
Steve Bannon On Capital Hill
- January 20, 2018
The 64-year-old ex-Breitbart News chief reportedly told the investigators that he couldn't discuss his time on the presidential transition or in the White House because of "executive privilege". But it's unclear if executive privilege applies to happenings before President Donald Trump took office. When asked whether he believes the White House is interfering with the House investigation, Conaway sidestepped the question. (more...)
- January 20, 2018
The 64-year-old ex-Breitbart News chief reportedly told the investigators that he couldn't discuss his time on the presidential transition or in the White House because of "executive privilege". But it's unclear if executive privilege applies to happenings before President Donald Trump took office. When asked whether he believes the White House is interfering with the House investigation, Conaway sidestepped the question. (more...)
Feds to seek death penalty in Christensen case
- January 20, 2018
District Court in central IL provides several reasons for why the death penalty is called for in Brendt Christensen's case, including because he allegedly tortured 26-year-old Yingying Zhang before killing her. The filing also mentions a previous attack prosecutors believe Christensen carried out in 2013 when he allegedly choked and sexually assaulted another woman. (more...)
- January 20, 2018
District Court in central IL provides several reasons for why the death penalty is called for in Brendt Christensen's case, including because he allegedly tortured 26-year-old Yingying Zhang before killing her. The filing also mentions a previous attack prosecutors believe Christensen carried out in 2013 when he allegedly choked and sexually assaulted another woman. (more...)
Clever British Bookstore Uses Trump Quote To Advertise 'Fire And Fury'
- January 20, 2018
Reuters editor Robin Pomeroy posted this photo Wednesday on Twitter. " Fire & Fury: Inside The Trump White House " mainly tells the story of Trump's first year as president with an emphasis on it being in disarray. The book is reportedly heading to the small screen thanks to Endeavor Content, which bought the television rights to the book in a seven-figure deal. (more...)
- January 20, 2018
Reuters editor Robin Pomeroy posted this photo Wednesday on Twitter. " Fire & Fury: Inside The Trump White House " mainly tells the story of Trump's first year as president with an emphasis on it being in disarray. The book is reportedly heading to the small screen thanks to Endeavor Content, which bought the television rights to the book in a seven-figure deal. (more...)
Steve Bannon subpoenaed in Russian investigation, Fox News reports
- January 20, 2018
The subpoena could be a negotiating tactic. Moments before Collins spoke with Cuomo, Rep. Adam Schiff - the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee - had come out of the meeting that lasted more than 10 hours. Two other former Trump associates, George Papadopoulos and former National Security Adviser Gen. Michael Flynn have already been indicted on charges of lying to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. (more...)
- January 20, 2018
The subpoena could be a negotiating tactic. Moments before Collins spoke with Cuomo, Rep. Adam Schiff - the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee - had come out of the meeting that lasted more than 10 hours. Two other former Trump associates, George Papadopoulos and former National Security Adviser Gen. Michael Flynn have already been indicted on charges of lying to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. (more...)
Government-Commissioned Study Calls For Lowering Drunk Driving Threshold
- January 20, 2018
In its report , the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine also recommended sharp increases of alcohol taxes and making alcohol less conveniently available for purchase in stores, bars and restaurants. Is it time for a tougher strategy to counter drunken driving? But since then, progress has stagnated and, recently, begun to reverse. In 2013, the National Transportation Safety Board also recommended lowering the drunk driving threshold. (more...)
- January 20, 2018
In its report , the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine also recommended sharp increases of alcohol taxes and making alcohol less conveniently available for purchase in stores, bars and restaurants. Is it time for a tougher strategy to counter drunken driving? But since then, progress has stagnated and, recently, begun to reverse. In 2013, the National Transportation Safety Board also recommended lowering the drunk driving threshold. (more...)
China justifies infrastructure building in Doklam
- January 20, 2018
I don't know who offered such kind of photos". Nearly five months after India and China ended a 70-day standoff in Doklam or Doka La that lies to the east of Sikkim, the latest images show massive structures in Doklam, as close as 81 metres to the point of face-off between Indian and Chinese troops. (more...)
- January 20, 2018
I don't know who offered such kind of photos". Nearly five months after India and China ended a 70-day standoff in Doklam or Doka La that lies to the east of Sikkim, the latest images show massive structures in Doklam, as close as 81 metres to the point of face-off between Indian and Chinese troops. (more...)
Egypt's President Sisi to re-run in presidential polls
- January 20, 2018
Sixty million eligible voters will cast their ballots in the election on March 26-28 in Egypt, while expatriates will vote on March 16-18, said NEC Chairman Lasheen Ibrahim in a press conference. Winning the election is virtually a foregone conclusion for el-Sissi, who led the military's ouster in 2013 of Egypt's first freely-elected leader, the Islamist Mohammed Morsi, before becoming president a year later. (more...)
- January 20, 2018
Sixty million eligible voters will cast their ballots in the election on March 26-28 in Egypt, while expatriates will vote on March 16-18, said NEC Chairman Lasheen Ibrahim in a press conference. Winning the election is virtually a foregone conclusion for el-Sissi, who led the military's ouster in 2013 of Egypt's first freely-elected leader, the Islamist Mohammed Morsi, before becoming president a year later. (more...)
Myanmar says it will repatriate Rohingya
- January 20, 2018
It said they agreed that the process "would be completed preferably within two years from the commencement of repatriation". Bangladesh said it proposed sending back 15,000 Rohingyas every week, but Myanmar agreed to take back 300 Rohingyas a day - or 1,500 a a week. (more...)
- January 20, 2018
It said they agreed that the process "would be completed preferably within two years from the commencement of repatriation". Bangladesh said it proposed sending back 15,000 Rohingyas every week, but Myanmar agreed to take back 300 Rohingyas a day - or 1,500 a a week. (more...)
Netanyahu, Boy Who Survived Mumbai Terror Attack, Dedicate Memorial to Victims
- January 20, 2018
Seeing the scores of cameramen and reporters outside Nariman House was a surprise for residents of the tiny lane, a lot of them shopkeepers living in small houses connected to their shops. On Wednesday he is to travel to Gujarat, Modi's home state, before heading to Mumbai where apart from meeting members of India's tiny Jewish community he will also meet with top business leaders. (more...)
- January 20, 2018
Seeing the scores of cameramen and reporters outside Nariman House was a surprise for residents of the tiny lane, a lot of them shopkeepers living in small houses connected to their shops. On Wednesday he is to travel to Gujarat, Modi's home state, before heading to Mumbai where apart from meeting members of India's tiny Jewish community he will also meet with top business leaders. (more...)
Senate schedules vote for tonight on bill averting government shutdown
- January 20, 2018
He lamented that Republicans had written their budget bill "in secret" and left Democrats out of the process, while not having a "real" discussion about budgetary spending caps and what to include in the domestic agenda. Democrats object to how Republicans have shirked continuing an immigration program for young people brought to country illegally as children. In September, Trump announced he was ending the program and giving Congress until March 5 to come up with a legislative replacement. (more...)
- January 20, 2018
He lamented that Republicans had written their budget bill "in secret" and left Democrats out of the process, while not having a "real" discussion about budgetary spending caps and what to include in the domestic agenda. Democrats object to how Republicans have shirked continuing an immigration program for young people brought to country illegally as children. In September, Trump announced he was ending the program and giving Congress until March 5 to come up with a legislative replacement. (more...)
North Korea Prepares Massive Military Parade For Olympics Eve: Satellite Images
- January 20, 2018
The reconciliation mood between the Koreas began after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said in a New Year's speech that he was willing to send a delegation to the Olympics. "We are hopeful that some sort of overture will be made by the North Koreans indicating their willingness to address the need to de-nuclearise the Korean peninsula". (more...)
- January 20, 2018
The reconciliation mood between the Koreas began after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said in a New Year's speech that he was willing to send a delegation to the Olympics. "We are hopeful that some sort of overture will be made by the North Koreans indicating their willingness to address the need to de-nuclearise the Korean peninsula". (more...)
Backlash Rains Down on Trump for 'Shithole' Comment
- January 20, 2018
The president denied making those remarks and most of the Republican lawmakers in the room either said they didn't hear the reported words or didn't remember them. This drama would be more entertaining were it not for the 800,000 immigrants whose fate under the protections of President Barack Obama's Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program hangs in the balance. (more...)
- January 20, 2018
The president denied making those remarks and most of the Republican lawmakers in the room either said they didn't hear the reported words or didn't remember them. This drama would be more entertaining were it not for the 800,000 immigrants whose fate under the protections of President Barack Obama's Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program hangs in the balance. (more...)
Government shutdown a possibility as Friday deadline approaches
- January 20, 2018
Trump allegedly described Haiti and other African nations as "sh*thole countries", a claim made by several present at the meeting last week that the White House did not deny. Democrats are blaming Republicans , who control the White House and both houses of Congress, for the mess; Republicans, who need cooperation from the other side to pass the funding bill with 60 votes, are blaming Democrats. (more...)
- January 20, 2018
Trump allegedly described Haiti and other African nations as "sh*thole countries", a claim made by several present at the meeting last week that the White House did not deny. Democrats are blaming Republicans , who control the White House and both houses of Congress, for the mess; Republicans, who need cooperation from the other side to pass the funding bill with 60 votes, are blaming Democrats. (more...)
11 civilians injured in ceasefire violation along LoC
- January 20, 2018
He said that the Pakistan Rangers besides targeting civilian areas, also targeted military facilities in the area. " BSF troops are giving a befitting reply", additional deputy commissioner of Jammu , Arun Manhas, said. The deceased BSF man Jagpal Singh, 49, hailed from Bulandshahr district of Uttar Pradesh and is survived by a daughter and a son. Pakistani soldiers reportedly fired and launched shells into Arnia, Ramgarh, Samba and Hiranagar sectors. (more...)
- January 20, 2018
He said that the Pakistan Rangers besides targeting civilian areas, also targeted military facilities in the area. " BSF troops are giving a befitting reply", additional deputy commissioner of Jammu , Arun Manhas, said. The deceased BSF man Jagpal Singh, 49, hailed from Bulandshahr district of Uttar Pradesh and is survived by a daughter and a son. Pakistani soldiers reportedly fired and launched shells into Arnia, Ramgarh, Samba and Hiranagar sectors. (more...)
'Good progress' on gov't funding -US House Freedom Caucus chair
- January 20, 2018
While the deal does not involve a commitment to a Senate vote on the defense bill, Meadows said his understanding is that Speaker Paul D. Ryan has discussed that with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and he believes "it's different this time", a reference to similar defense funding measures the House has passed and the Senate has ignored. (more...)
- January 20, 2018
While the deal does not involve a commitment to a Senate vote on the defense bill, Meadows said his understanding is that Speaker Paul D. Ryan has discussed that with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and he believes "it's different this time", a reference to similar defense funding measures the House has passed and the Senate has ignored. (more...)
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