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U.S. and Australia join search for Pacific ferry survivors
- January 31, 2018
The 17 metre-long wooden catamaran left Nonouti Island on January 18 for the main island of Tarawa on a two-day journey. Eight people rescued from an drifting dinghy on the weekend said the ferry broke up soon after setting out on January 18 and that they had seen other passengers scramble aboard a liferaft. (more...)
- January 31, 2018
The 17 metre-long wooden catamaran left Nonouti Island on January 18 for the main island of Tarawa on a two-day journey. Eight people rescued from an drifting dinghy on the weekend said the ferry broke up soon after setting out on January 18 and that they had seen other passengers scramble aboard a liferaft. (more...)
Match investigated as 'unbelievable' footage goes viral
- January 31, 2018
As per the report, during a match of the T20 tournament named "Ajman All Stars League", several batsmen appeared to be deliberately throwing away their wickets in a freakish manner, either by running themselves out or getting stumped without even trying to return to the safety of the crease. (more...)
- January 31, 2018
As per the report, during a match of the T20 tournament named "Ajman All Stars League", several batsmen appeared to be deliberately throwing away their wickets in a freakish manner, either by running themselves out or getting stumped without even trying to return to the safety of the crease. (more...)
India launches its third Scorpene-class submarine Karanj
- January 31, 2018
First of the Scorpene class submarines, was commissioned in Mumbai last December. Karanj sumarine is 67.5 meters long, 12.3 meters tall and weighs 1565 tons. Today she is reborn in a new avatar, according to Indian Navy's Twitter handle. All six diesel-electric attack submarines will be equipped with an anti-ship missile, which has a proven record in combat, besides other weapon systems. (more...)
- January 31, 2018
First of the Scorpene class submarines, was commissioned in Mumbai last December. Karanj sumarine is 67.5 meters long, 12.3 meters tall and weighs 1565 tons. Today she is reborn in a new avatar, according to Indian Navy's Twitter handle. All six diesel-electric attack submarines will be equipped with an anti-ship missile, which has a proven record in combat, besides other weapon systems. (more...)
Secret Government Documents Uncovered
- January 31, 2018
The documents were obtained by the Australian Broadcasting Corp (ABC). The broadcaster disclosed the former immigration minister's plan to delay security checks on refugees so they would miss the deadline to apply for residency in Australia, as well as former Prime Minister Tony Abbott's plan to ban anyone under 30 from accessing welfare payments . (more...)
- January 31, 2018
The documents were obtained by the Australian Broadcasting Corp (ABC). The broadcaster disclosed the former immigration minister's plan to delay security checks on refugees so they would miss the deadline to apply for residency in Australia, as well as former Prime Minister Tony Abbott's plan to ban anyone under 30 from accessing welfare payments . (more...)
Quake of magnitude 6.1 strikes Afghanistan, tremors felt in North India
- January 31, 2018
Strong aftershock and tremors were felt in parts of Pakistan and Afghanistan. The tremors were felt across the state including Shimla, Solan, Dharamsala, Kangra, Palampur, Bilaspur, Una, Hamirpur and Mandi, according to IANS. People in Chandigarh also experienced the natural disaster which lasted a few seconds. Quisar Abbas Qurashi added: " Earthquake tremors felt in Islamabad New Delhi , Lahore, Sargodha #India #Pakistan #earthquake". (more...)
- January 31, 2018
Strong aftershock and tremors were felt in parts of Pakistan and Afghanistan. The tremors were felt across the state including Shimla, Solan, Dharamsala, Kangra, Palampur, Bilaspur, Una, Hamirpur and Mandi, according to IANS. People in Chandigarh also experienced the natural disaster which lasted a few seconds. Quisar Abbas Qurashi added: " Earthquake tremors felt in Islamabad New Delhi , Lahore, Sargodha #India #Pakistan #earthquake". (more...)
Emily Blunt will go on Disney's Jungle Cruise with Dwayne Johnson
- January 31, 2018
Emily Blunt is set to star alongside Dwayne Johnson in Disney's " Jungle Cruise ", sources tell Variety . Jaume Collet-Serra will direct the movie, with Oscar-nominee Michael Green of Logan fame penning the latest version of the script. (more...)
- January 31, 2018
Emily Blunt is set to star alongside Dwayne Johnson in Disney's " Jungle Cruise ", sources tell Variety . Jaume Collet-Serra will direct the movie, with Oscar-nominee Michael Green of Logan fame penning the latest version of the script. (more...)
Hillary Scott welcomes twins
- January 31, 2018
Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott's family just got a bit bigger. Scott and Tyrell have been married since 2012. This is unedited, unformatted feed from the Press Trust of India wire. Chris and I are beyond grateful that we get to raise a household of little ladies, and can't wait to watch and help them grow into kind, independent, and confident women!" she wrote on Instagram next to a cute pic of pink tutus. (more...)
- January 31, 2018
Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott's family just got a bit bigger. Scott and Tyrell have been married since 2012. This is unedited, unformatted feed from the Press Trust of India wire. Chris and I are beyond grateful that we get to raise a household of little ladies, and can't wait to watch and help them grow into kind, independent, and confident women!" she wrote on Instagram next to a cute pic of pink tutus. (more...)
Judge rules to release autopsy records on October 1 shooting victims
- January 31, 2018
Broken windows are seen on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino after Paddock sprayed bullets onto the Route 91 Harvest country music festival, killing 50 people. In addition to the autopsy draft for shooter Stephen Paddock, records for all 58 victims will be released. The sheriff has said he does not expect Paddock's girlfriend, Marilou Danley, to face criminal charges. (more...)
- January 31, 2018
Broken windows are seen on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino after Paddock sprayed bullets onto the Route 91 Harvest country music festival, killing 50 people. In addition to the autopsy draft for shooter Stephen Paddock, records for all 58 victims will be released. The sheriff has said he does not expect Paddock's girlfriend, Marilou Danley, to face criminal charges. (more...)
Five rebuttals to State of the Union are slated. Yes, five
- January 31, 2018
Although Kennedy has served in Congress since 2013, the 37-year-old has kept a relatively low political profile. In a statement , House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer described Rep. Ed Markey and Elizabeth Warren and has no plans to challenge either of them for their seats. A graduate of both Stanford and Harvard, Kennedy served as an assistant district attorney in MA before serving in Congress. (more...)
- January 31, 2018
Although Kennedy has served in Congress since 2013, the 37-year-old has kept a relatively low political profile. In a statement , House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer described Rep. Ed Markey and Elizabeth Warren and has no plans to challenge either of them for their seats. A graduate of both Stanford and Harvard, Kennedy served as an assistant district attorney in MA before serving in Congress. (more...)
Gov. Greitens to visit Jackson, MO on tour promoting tax cuts
- January 31, 2018
The governor's office touted the plan as an $800 million tax cut Monday , but a fiscal analysis released by the Department of Revenue late Tuesday appears to show that the proposed cut is roughly half of what the governor previously stated. (more...)
- January 31, 2018
The governor's office touted the plan as an $800 million tax cut Monday , but a fiscal analysis released by the Department of Revenue late Tuesday appears to show that the proposed cut is roughly half of what the governor previously stated. (more...)
Putin Isn't Too Happy With The US Treasury List
- January 31, 2018
Known informally as the " Putin list ", it was awaited with mounting interest and intense jitters among Russia's elite, who feared it would amount to a blacklist and could be grounds for fresh sanctions. However, it does not impose any sanctions on the individuals. The report "simply lists individuals with a net worth of over 1 billion Dollars". Secretary of State Rex Tillerson signed off on the report Monday morning, CNN understands. (more...)
- January 31, 2018
Known informally as the " Putin list ", it was awaited with mounting interest and intense jitters among Russia's elite, who feared it would amount to a blacklist and could be grounds for fresh sanctions. However, it does not impose any sanctions on the individuals. The report "simply lists individuals with a net worth of over 1 billion Dollars". Secretary of State Rex Tillerson signed off on the report Monday morning, CNN understands. (more...)
'Designated survivor' for State of the Union will be agriculture secretary
- January 31, 2018
Perdue, the Secretary of Agriculture for the Trump Administration, has been named the State of the Union designated survivor for 2018, the White House confirmed on Tuesday. The tradition of a designated survivor probably dates to the 1960s Cold War era, but official records don't begin until 1984. Although highly unlikely, this doomsday scenario has captured the imaginations of screen writers and TV producers, spawning a an entire show on ABC called simply "Designated Survivor". (more...)
- January 31, 2018
Perdue, the Secretary of Agriculture for the Trump Administration, has been named the State of the Union designated survivor for 2018, the White House confirmed on Tuesday. The tradition of a designated survivor probably dates to the 1960s Cold War era, but official records don't begin until 1984. Although highly unlikely, this doomsday scenario has captured the imaginations of screen writers and TV producers, spawning a an entire show on ABC called simply "Designated Survivor". (more...)
Trump's executive order to keep Guantanamo Bay prison open
- January 31, 2018
The White House made the announcement just before Tuesday's State of the Union address . "Terrorists who do things like place bombs in civilian hospitals are evil". The decision is a major reversal of his predecessor President Barack Obama's policy. There are no immediate plans to send any additional prisoners to the prison, which typically holds detainees in the "war on terror" awaiting military tribunals and has held almost 800 detainees since 9/11. (more...)
- January 31, 2018
The White House made the announcement just before Tuesday's State of the Union address . "Terrorists who do things like place bombs in civilian hospitals are evil". The decision is a major reversal of his predecessor President Barack Obama's policy. There are no immediate plans to send any additional prisoners to the prison, which typically holds detainees in the "war on terror" awaiting military tribunals and has held almost 800 detainees since 9/11. (more...)
Justice Dept. Suspected Carter Page Acted as Russian Agent
- January 31, 2018
Former campaign aide Carter Page that he's "still awaiting the facts" about the FBI's surveillance of him before he responds to a report that the Justice Department OK'd extending a warrant to do just that. The probe has already resulted in charges against four of Trump's former campaign advisers and has recently moved closer to Trump's inner circle. That in turn prompted the surveillance warrant to be renewed not long after Rosenstein was approved as deputy attorney general last April. (more...)
- January 31, 2018
Former campaign aide Carter Page that he's "still awaiting the facts" about the FBI's surveillance of him before he responds to a report that the Justice Department OK'd extending a warrant to do just that. The probe has already resulted in charges against four of Trump's former campaign advisers and has recently moved closer to Trump's inner circle. That in turn prompted the surveillance warrant to be renewed not long after Rosenstein was approved as deputy attorney general last April. (more...)
Russia-sponsored Syrian peace conference begins - without key opposition groups
- January 31, 2018
The Sochi conference was originally scheduled to be a two-day event, but it was shortened to a one-day forum on Tuesday. Russian military might has helped tip the near seven year-long war in Syrian President Bashar al Assad's favour. The latest round of those talks took place last week in Vienna. "It's already a huge failure for the Russians because they invested so much political capital in this trying to set it up for months", Hauer said. (more...)
- January 31, 2018
The Sochi conference was originally scheduled to be a two-day event, but it was shortened to a one-day forum on Tuesday. Russian military might has helped tip the near seven year-long war in Syrian President Bashar al Assad's favour. The latest round of those talks took place last week in Vienna. "It's already a huge failure for the Russians because they invested so much political capital in this trying to set it up for months", Hauer said. (more...)
Clippers Trade Blake Griffin To Pistons In Blockbuster Deal
- January 31, 2018
The simulations after the trade don't show dramatic improvements for either team. Overall, as you may tell, I do not quite understand the logic of this Blake Griffin trade. "Willie Reed and Brice Johnson are two young players that give us size and depth", Van Gundy added . By acquiring Griffin , the Pistons are making an all-in move. (more...)
- January 31, 2018
The simulations after the trade don't show dramatic improvements for either team. Overall, as you may tell, I do not quite understand the logic of this Blake Griffin trade. "Willie Reed and Brice Johnson are two young players that give us size and depth", Van Gundy added . By acquiring Griffin , the Pistons are making an all-in move. (more...)
The New York Times Says Trump Tried To Fire Mueller
- January 31, 2018
The New York Times broke the story Thursday , citing four unnamed people told about the matter. On live television, just minutes after accusing " the New York Times and others" of getting it wrong, Hannity found out a Fox News correspondent had confirmed the details of the report in question and that Trump , indeed, tried to fire Mueller . (more...)
- January 31, 2018
The New York Times broke the story Thursday , citing four unnamed people told about the matter. On live television, just minutes after accusing " the New York Times and others" of getting it wrong, Hannity found out a Fox News correspondent had confirmed the details of the report in question and that Trump , indeed, tried to fire Mueller . (more...)
Raila Odinga swears himself as Kenya President
- January 31, 2018
At least five other disgruntled African opposition leaders have also sworn themselves in as parallel presidents, only to end up in prison or consigned to irrelevance. "What Raila Odinga took was not an oath of office". Observers had said that the swearing-in would only further divide the nation and the crackdown on press freedom is likely to add to concerns about the state of Kenyan democracy. (more...)
- January 31, 2018
At least five other disgruntled African opposition leaders have also sworn themselves in as parallel presidents, only to end up in prison or consigned to irrelevance. "What Raila Odinga took was not an oath of office". Observers had said that the swearing-in would only further divide the nation and the crackdown on press freedom is likely to add to concerns about the state of Kenyan democracy. (more...)
Farmer who drank poison outside Maharashtra Secretariat dies
- January 31, 2018
The deceased farmer's son Narendra and other family members withdrew their agitation after meeting ministers Jayakumar Rawal and Girish Mahajan on Monday. He has already refused to accept the compensation announced by the state government. It should be booked under section 302 (murder) of the Indian Penal Code. (more...)
- January 31, 2018
The deceased farmer's son Narendra and other family members withdrew their agitation after meeting ministers Jayakumar Rawal and Girish Mahajan on Monday. He has already refused to accept the compensation announced by the state government. It should be booked under section 302 (murder) of the Indian Penal Code. (more...)
U.S. treasury publishes 'Putin list' of Russian politicians, oligarchs
- January 31, 2018
Schumer wants to know whether sanctions were discussed, whether Naryshkin also met with White House or national security officials and whether other sanctioned Russian officials were along on the trip. The list of Russian businesspeople will also be joined by a report on "the potential effects of expanding sanctions.to include sovereign debt and the full range of derivative products". (more...)
- January 31, 2018
Schumer wants to know whether sanctions were discussed, whether Naryshkin also met with White House or national security officials and whether other sanctioned Russian officials were along on the trip. The list of Russian businesspeople will also be joined by a report on "the potential effects of expanding sanctions.to include sovereign debt and the full range of derivative products". (more...)
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