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Merkel faces nightmare in parliament as coalition means AfD becomes biggest opposition
- January 25, 2018
A new report shows Angela Merkel's government has approved a record breaking €25 billion ($30.9 billion) worth of weapons sales since taking power in 2014, angering political rivals as well as the German public. Many blamed the result on Mrs Merkel's 2015 open borders policy, which had allowed almost a million refugees into the country. Mrs Merkel's CDU party had been in a grand coalition with the SPD for eight of the past 12 years. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
A new report shows Angela Merkel's government has approved a record breaking €25 billion ($30.9 billion) worth of weapons sales since taking power in 2014, angering political rivals as well as the German public. Many blamed the result on Mrs Merkel's 2015 open borders policy, which had allowed almost a million refugees into the country. Mrs Merkel's CDU party had been in a grand coalition with the SPD for eight of the past 12 years. (more...)
Boris Johnson is 230-year-old Swiss mummy's direct descendant
- January 25, 2018
She was exhumed in 1975 when the church was renovated. Born in Basel in 1719, Anna Catharina Bischoff married a church minister, and lived most of her adult life in Strasbourg. Tests have revealed that her death was most likely due to mercury poisoning. With a 99.8 per cent probability that the descendants and the mummy were all from the same maternal line, the scientists and historians were confident that the mummy is Anna Catharina Bischoff. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
She was exhumed in 1975 when the church was renovated. Born in Basel in 1719, Anna Catharina Bischoff married a church minister, and lived most of her adult life in Strasbourg. Tests have revealed that her death was most likely due to mercury poisoning. With a 99.8 per cent probability that the descendants and the mummy were all from the same maternal line, the scientists and historians were confident that the mummy is Anna Catharina Bischoff. (more...)
Europe's highest court sides with Facebook in privacy class-action lawsuit
- January 25, 2018
Schrems also attempted to make the consumer suit a collective action, bringing in seven others who live in Austria , Germany and India, whom he has offered to represent pro bono. intelligence, a violation of EU citizens' fundamental right to privacy. Facebook said Schrems stopped being a consumer when he used a page for professional purposes. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
Schrems also attempted to make the consumer suit a collective action, bringing in seven others who live in Austria , Germany and India, whom he has offered to represent pro bono. intelligence, a violation of EU citizens' fundamental right to privacy. Facebook said Schrems stopped being a consumer when he used a page for professional purposes. (more...)
President Trump "Looking Forward" to Interview with Special Counsel Robert Mueller
- January 25, 2018
The President's comments came after a report yesterday in The Washington Post said Mr Mueller's questioning would focus on Mr Trump's decisions to oust national security adviser Michael Flynn and Federal Bureau of Investigation director James Comey . (more...)
- January 25, 2018
The President's comments came after a report yesterday in The Washington Post said Mr Mueller's questioning would focus on Mr Trump's decisions to oust national security adviser Michael Flynn and Federal Bureau of Investigation director James Comey . (more...)
China denounces United States tariffs on solar products, washing machines
- January 25, 2018
The tariff-free quota for washing machine parts will increase during those three years from 50,000 to 70,000 and then 90,000, but volume beyond that quota will face a tariff of 50%, 45% and 40%. "Increased foreign imports of washers and solar cells and modules are a substantial cause of serious injury to domestic manufacturers", says U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
The tariff-free quota for washing machine parts will increase during those three years from 50,000 to 70,000 and then 90,000, but volume beyond that quota will face a tariff of 50%, 45% and 40%. "Increased foreign imports of washers and solar cells and modules are a substantial cause of serious injury to domestic manufacturers", says U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer. (more...)
In Davos, Merkel Warns Against 'Poison' Of Right-Wing Populism
- January 25, 2018
Alluding to recent trade barriers the USA enacted against China and other countries, she said: "If things are not proceeding fairly, we have to find a multilateral solution for that - not a national one". Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, one of 10 Cabinet secretaries attending the gathering, endorsed a lower dollar, pushing the greenback to its lowest level in three years, according to the Bloomberg Dollar Index. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
Alluding to recent trade barriers the USA enacted against China and other countries, she said: "If things are not proceeding fairly, we have to find a multilateral solution for that - not a national one". Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, one of 10 Cabinet secretaries attending the gathering, endorsed a lower dollar, pushing the greenback to its lowest level in three years, according to the Bloomberg Dollar Index. (more...)
Afghanistan crush NZ to storm into U-19 World Cup semis
- January 25, 2018
They had four players contribute between 66 and 69 runs each. Openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran made 69 and 68 respectively, while Bahir Shah made 67. New Zealand's chase started on a poor note as an in-form Rachin Ravindra was run out for a duck in the second over. On the bowling side, Mujeeb and Qais Ahmad took four wickets each while Naveen-ul-Haq took one to restrict the New Zealand batsmen. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
They had four players contribute between 66 and 69 runs each. Openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran made 69 and 68 respectively, while Bahir Shah made 67. New Zealand's chase started on a poor note as an in-form Rachin Ravindra was run out for a duck in the second over. On the bowling side, Mujeeb and Qais Ahmad took four wickets each while Naveen-ul-Haq took one to restrict the New Zealand batsmen. (more...)
Over 80000 People Evacuated Due to Threat of Volcano Eruption in Philippines
- January 25, 2018
The Philippines' most active volcano spewed fountains of red-hot lava and massive ash plumes anew Tuesday in a dazzling but increasingly risky eruption that has sent more than 56,000 villagers fleeing to evacuation centers. There have been no reports of injuries, but law enforcers have struggled to keep villagers and tourists from sneaking into the danger zone, which extends 8 kilometers from the crater. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
The Philippines' most active volcano spewed fountains of red-hot lava and massive ash plumes anew Tuesday in a dazzling but increasingly risky eruption that has sent more than 56,000 villagers fleeing to evacuation centers. There have been no reports of injuries, but law enforcers have struggled to keep villagers and tourists from sneaking into the danger zone, which extends 8 kilometers from the crater. (more...)
Hyundai Motor's operating profit hit 7-year low in 2017
- January 25, 2018
It marked the lowest since 2010 when the profit reached 5.92 trillion won. Net income tumbled 20.5 percent to 4.55 trillion won (4.29 billion USA dollars) in 2017. In the US, Hyundai's third-biggest market after China and South Korea, inventory levels rose to four months at the end of past year. The company forecasts growth in auto sales will likely be the slowest since the 2008 global financial crisis. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
It marked the lowest since 2010 when the profit reached 5.92 trillion won. Net income tumbled 20.5 percent to 4.55 trillion won (4.29 billion USA dollars) in 2017. In the US, Hyundai's third-biggest market after China and South Korea, inventory levels rose to four months at the end of past year. The company forecasts growth in auto sales will likely be the slowest since the 2008 global financial crisis. (more...)
Diageo cautious despite sales rise
- January 25, 2018
For the six months to 31 December 2017, net sales were up from £6.42bn to £6.53bn. "Smirnoff net sales performance improved versus past year and brand equity scores improved as it continued to remind consumers that it is a quality vodka at a great price through a campaign involving celebrity influencers, new packaging with quality cues and local activation against multi-cultural millennial consumers". (more...)
- January 25, 2018
For the six months to 31 December 2017, net sales were up from £6.42bn to £6.53bn. "Smirnoff net sales performance improved versus past year and brand equity scores improved as it continued to remind consumers that it is a quality vodka at a great price through a campaign involving celebrity influencers, new packaging with quality cues and local activation against multi-cultural millennial consumers". (more...)
'Padmaavat' protests: Frenzied mob assaults faculty bus in Gurugram
- January 25, 2018
The mob who was protesting against the release of the Bollywood Film " Padmaavat " attacked the school bus in Gurgaon . Lalit, another parent said the situation is panicky which is why he had come to drop off his children to school himself. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
The mob who was protesting against the release of the Bollywood Film " Padmaavat " attacked the school bus in Gurgaon . Lalit, another parent said the situation is panicky which is why he had come to drop off his children to school himself. (more...)
Trump Tells Reporters He's Willing To Talk To Mueller Under Oath
- January 25, 2018
CBN News learned that last week Attorney General Jeff Sessions was interviewed by Mueller's team for hours, making him the highest ranking Trump administration official to be questioned in the probe. "I would do it under oath". Mueller's team is reportedly preparing to interview Trump's ex-chief strategist Stephen Bannon in the next week. Trump also says he doesn't recall asking then-acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe a year ago about whom he voted for in 2016. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
CBN News learned that last week Attorney General Jeff Sessions was interviewed by Mueller's team for hours, making him the highest ranking Trump administration official to be questioned in the probe. "I would do it under oath". Mueller's team is reportedly preparing to interview Trump's ex-chief strategist Stephen Bannon in the next week. Trump also says he doesn't recall asking then-acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe a year ago about whom he voted for in 2016. (more...)
SC wonders how sharing Aadhaar number affects citizens in a 'networked' world
- January 25, 2018
Attorney General K.K. Venugopal gave the information to a Constitution Bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice A.K. Sikri, Justice A.M. Khanwilkar, Justice D.Y. A five-judge Constitution bench on Wednesday observed that right to privacy of citizens in sharing Aadhaar details and national interest should be balanced. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
Attorney General K.K. Venugopal gave the information to a Constitution Bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice A.K. Sikri, Justice A.M. Khanwilkar, Justice D.Y. A five-judge Constitution bench on Wednesday observed that right to privacy of citizens in sharing Aadhaar details and national interest should be balanced. (more...)
Duckworth to be first sitting U.S. senator to give birth
- January 25, 2018
Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth of IL carries her daughter Abigail during a mock swearing-in with U.S. Vice President Joe Biden during the opening day of the 115th Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington , U.S., January 3, 2017. On the news of her pregnancy, fellow senators, like Kamala Harris of California, and other lawmakers, offered their congratulations . Duckworth is a twofold amputee, having lost both her legs in an Army helicopter crash in Iraq in 2004. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth of IL carries her daughter Abigail during a mock swearing-in with U.S. Vice President Joe Biden during the opening day of the 115th Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington , U.S., January 3, 2017. On the news of her pregnancy, fellow senators, like Kamala Harris of California, and other lawmakers, offered their congratulations . Duckworth is a twofold amputee, having lost both her legs in an Army helicopter crash in Iraq in 2004. (more...)
Oregon Measure 101: YES
- January 25, 2018
The legislation would ask the voters of OR to consider adding a section to the state constitution reading: "It is the obligation of the state to ensure that every resident of OR has access to effective, medically appropriate and affordable health care as a fundamental right". (more...)
- January 25, 2018
The legislation would ask the voters of OR to consider adding a section to the state constitution reading: "It is the obligation of the state to ensure that every resident of OR has access to effective, medically appropriate and affordable health care as a fundamental right". (more...)
White House says Trump focused on minimizing shutdown harm
- January 25, 2018
Congress. Tell them not to worry. "After decades of inaction by Congress, it's time we work together to solve this issue once and for all", Sanders said. Schumer spoke about 12 hours after President Donald Trump put the onus on him. The goal is to produce consensus legislation that would be the starting point for Senate debate on immigration, which is expected to begin February 8, said Sens. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
Congress. Tell them not to worry. "After decades of inaction by Congress, it's time we work together to solve this issue once and for all", Sanders said. Schumer spoke about 12 hours after President Donald Trump put the onus on him. The goal is to produce consensus legislation that would be the starting point for Senate debate on immigration, which is expected to begin February 8, said Sens. (more...)
Aly Raisman Blasts USOC for 'Shamelessly Taking Credit' for USGA Resignations
- January 25, 2018
In return, the renowned former USA Gymnastics doctor followed a vicious pattern. Many have also sued the U.S. Olympic Committee and USA Gymnastics and called for the sports leaders to leave their jobs . USA Gymnastics had already backed out of an agreement to buy the training facility. Emma Ann Miller , 15, said yesterday the school was still billing her mother for medical appointments in which Nassar molested Miller as recently as August 2016 - a week before he was sacked. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
In return, the renowned former USA Gymnastics doctor followed a vicious pattern. Many have also sued the U.S. Olympic Committee and USA Gymnastics and called for the sports leaders to leave their jobs . USA Gymnastics had already backed out of an agreement to buy the training facility. Emma Ann Miller , 15, said yesterday the school was still billing her mother for medical appointments in which Nassar molested Miller as recently as August 2016 - a week before he was sacked. (more...)
Attack on Save the Children aid group office in Afghanistan
- January 25, 2018
It is not known if any Save the Children staff were inside or close to the building at the time of the attack. Fighting was still going on hours later, with at least 11 wounded people taken to hospitals. " This is an outrage ", Nicholas Kay, the British ambassador to Afghanistan, said on Twitter. But Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid said in a tweet Wednesday that the militant group was not responsible for the Jalalabad attack. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
It is not known if any Save the Children staff were inside or close to the building at the time of the attack. Fighting was still going on hours later, with at least 11 wounded people taken to hospitals. " This is an outrage ", Nicholas Kay, the British ambassador to Afghanistan, said on Twitter. But Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid said in a tweet Wednesday that the militant group was not responsible for the Jalalabad attack. (more...)
Mueller's team interviewed Comey about his Trump memos
- January 25, 2018
Ty Cobb, the lawyer in charge of the White House response to Mueller's probe, said in a statement that Trump was speaking hurriedly to reporters before departing on his trip to Davos, Switzerland . Prosecutors have interviewed numerous White House aides including Mr Trump's closest confidants such as Counsel Don McGahn, former chief of staff Reince Priebus and the president's son-in-law, Jared Kushner. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
Ty Cobb, the lawyer in charge of the White House response to Mueller's probe, said in a statement that Trump was speaking hurriedly to reporters before departing on his trip to Davos, Switzerland . Prosecutors have interviewed numerous White House aides including Mr Trump's closest confidants such as Counsel Don McGahn, former chief of staff Reince Priebus and the president's son-in-law, Jared Kushner. (more...)
Serena Williams set to make competitive return in Fed Cup
- January 25, 2018
The 23-time grand slam victor was scheduled to play in the Australian Open earlier this month, but she made a decision to pull out of the event after her loss against Jelena Ostapenko in the French Open on December 30. A fourth member of the team is expected to be announced next week. "I'm very much looking forward to having her back on the tour". The United States have won the Fed Cup 18 times, most recently previous year which was their first success since 2000. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
The 23-time grand slam victor was scheduled to play in the Australian Open earlier this month, but she made a decision to pull out of the event after her loss against Jelena Ostapenko in the French Open on December 30. A fourth member of the team is expected to be announced next week. "I'm very much looking forward to having her back on the tour". The United States have won the Fed Cup 18 times, most recently previous year which was their first success since 2000. (more...)
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