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P Rabita Committee suspends Kamran Tessori
- February 06, 2018
In a late night press conference with the journalists, MQM-P leader Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui announced that Kamran Tessori has been dismissed from the party's Rabita Committee and his membership too has been suspended for six months. Separately, Sattar said that party leaders who were part of the "illegal" meeting wherein they chose to suspend party leader Kamran Tessori from the party's central decision-making body and revoke his party membership for six months, have been suspended and any ... (more...)
- February 06, 2018
In a late night press conference with the journalists, MQM-P leader Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui announced that Kamran Tessori has been dismissed from the party's Rabita Committee and his membership too has been suspended for six months. Separately, Sattar said that party leaders who were part of the "illegal" meeting wherein they chose to suspend party leader Kamran Tessori from the party's central decision-making body and revoke his party membership for six months, have been suspended and any ... (more...)
Fire at GIFT City's temporary administrative office in Gandhinagar, no injury reported
- February 06, 2018
The fire tenders had to do multiple sorties to bring the fire under control. The fire broke out in a room 20 feet from the cafeteria of the office wing. Apart from GIFT city's own fire fighters, personnel from Ahmedabad Fire Brigade too had to be rushed in to contain the blaze that spread rapidly due to the windy condition. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
The fire tenders had to do multiple sorties to bring the fire under control. The fire broke out in a room 20 feet from the cafeteria of the office wing. Apart from GIFT city's own fire fighters, personnel from Ahmedabad Fire Brigade too had to be rushed in to contain the blaze that spread rapidly due to the windy condition. (more...)
Alleged hacker Lauri Love wins appeal against extradition to the US
- February 06, 2018
Ironically, CFAA is the very law that Love is alleged to have been protesting when the government computer systems had been attacked as part of an online action by hacktivists called #OpLastResort. The decision in his favor Monday was greeted with cheers in the courtroom. The defendant and his supporters welcomed the ruling. Prosecutors haven't indicated whether charges will be brought against Love in Britain. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
Ironically, CFAA is the very law that Love is alleged to have been protesting when the government computer systems had been attacked as part of an online action by hacktivists called #OpLastResort. The decision in his favor Monday was greeted with cheers in the courtroom. The defendant and his supporters welcomed the ruling. Prosecutors haven't indicated whether charges will be brought against Love in Britain. (more...)
Facebook accused of violating city campaign finance law in Seattle
- February 06, 2018
Seattle transparency law requires companies selling political ads aimed at the city's elections to disclose, upon request, "the exact nature and extent" of such ads, the "names and addresses" of people who purchased the ads, and specific payment details, according to The Stranger , an alternative weekly newspaper in the city. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
Seattle transparency law requires companies selling political ads aimed at the city's elections to disclose, upon request, "the exact nature and extent" of such ads, the "names and addresses" of people who purchased the ads, and specific payment details, according to The Stranger , an alternative weekly newspaper in the city. (more...)
Britain's freezing cold snap to last until March
- February 06, 2018
Police Scotland urged road users to travel with caution, while on the Isle of Man a road was closed due to snow and motorists were warned of hard conditions on higher routes. It comes after snow showers left between 1cm and 2cm in Kent and Essex on Monday and caused several crashes on the M20. Temperatures are expected to dip to about -11C (12.2F) on Tuesday night in the Scottish Highlands, and it is set to feel bitterly cold across parts of northern England. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
Police Scotland urged road users to travel with caution, while on the Isle of Man a road was closed due to snow and motorists were warned of hard conditions on higher routes. It comes after snow showers left between 1cm and 2cm in Kent and Essex on Monday and caused several crashes on the M20. Temperatures are expected to dip to about -11C (12.2F) on Tuesday night in the Scottish Highlands, and it is set to feel bitterly cold across parts of northern England. (more...)
Kenyan government Reopens Two TV Channels Censored
- February 06, 2018
Police used tear gas to disperse a crowd of about a hundred opposition protesters who gathered on Monday to demand full restoration of the television stations. "Anyone thinking of arresting Raila is contemplating disaster", warned Senator Mutula Kilonzo Junior, arguing that arresting Miguna and other top opposition figures while leaving Odinga untouched sends a message that the government is afraid of provoking Odinga supporters to riot. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
Police used tear gas to disperse a crowd of about a hundred opposition protesters who gathered on Monday to demand full restoration of the television stations. "Anyone thinking of arresting Raila is contemplating disaster", warned Senator Mutula Kilonzo Junior, arguing that arresting Miguna and other top opposition figures while leaving Odinga untouched sends a message that the government is afraid of provoking Odinga supporters to riot. (more...)
Metuh Arrives in Court on a Stretcher
- February 06, 2018
The judge wondered how a medical report purportedly issued in Nnewi, Anambra State, could find its way to the court's file in Abuja within 24 hours! When the matter was called on, counsel to Metuh, Mr Onyeachi Ikpeazu, (SAN), told the court that although his client was in court, he was not fit enough to continue this trial. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
The judge wondered how a medical report purportedly issued in Nnewi, Anambra State, could find its way to the court's file in Abuja within 24 hours! When the matter was called on, counsel to Metuh, Mr Onyeachi Ikpeazu, (SAN), told the court that although his client was in court, he was not fit enough to continue this trial. (more...)
CNN Staffer Finds National Security Docs In Plane's Seat-Back Pocket
- February 06, 2018
The DHS paperwork, which was found along with a boarding pass and travel itinerary linked to a microbiologist and ex-CIA worker named Michael V. Walter, was marked "for official use only" and "important for national security" and detailed two exercises (one held last July, one in November) created to gauge response from health and emergency management officials, as well as law enforcement, to a potential biological attack in Minneapolis on the day of the big game. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
The DHS paperwork, which was found along with a boarding pass and travel itinerary linked to a microbiologist and ex-CIA worker named Michael V. Walter, was marked "for official use only" and "important for national security" and detailed two exercises (one held last July, one in November) created to gauge response from health and emergency management officials, as well as law enforcement, to a potential biological attack in Minneapolis on the day of the big game. (more...)
Man, 21, charged with second-degree murder in Tess Richey case
- February 06, 2018
She was found just doors away from where she was last seen. Police have said the cause of death was "neck compression". Graham Gibson, a detective sergeant in the homicide squad, told reporters at a press conference on Feb 5, 2018, that police believe Richey and Schlatter had met for the first time the night she was killed. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
She was found just doors away from where she was last seen. Police have said the cause of death was "neck compression". Graham Gibson, a detective sergeant in the homicide squad, told reporters at a press conference on Feb 5, 2018, that police believe Richey and Schlatter had met for the first time the night she was killed. (more...)
Queen marks 66th anniversary of her accession to the throne in Sandringham
- February 06, 2018
Queen Elizabeth II, who succeeded her father King George VI on February 6, 1952 , after her coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey, London. George VI died in his sleep at Sandringham House after suffering from lung cancer. This year will be a busy one for the Windsors. As well as celebrating the Queen's 66th year on the throne, the royal family also have two weddings to look forward to - Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's on Saturday 19 May and Princess Eugenie and Jack Brookbanks on ... (more...)
- February 06, 2018
Queen Elizabeth II, who succeeded her father King George VI on February 6, 1952 , after her coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey, London. George VI died in his sleep at Sandringham House after suffering from lung cancer. This year will be a busy one for the Windsors. As well as celebrating the Queen's 66th year on the throne, the royal family also have two weddings to look forward to - Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's on Saturday 19 May and Princess Eugenie and Jack Brookbanks on ... (more...)
Pence heads to Olympics with stern message for North Korea
- February 06, 2018
Security Council resolutions. Washington has previously said it won't seek to initiate contact with North Koreans attending the South Korean games, but it does want talks with Kim Jong Un in an effort to get him to abandon his nuclear programme. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
Security Council resolutions. Washington has previously said it won't seek to initiate contact with North Koreans attending the South Korean games, but it does want talks with Kim Jong Un in an effort to get him to abandon his nuclear programme. (more...)
Current White House Deputy Press Secretary Called Trump 'Deplorable' Before Taking Job
- February 06, 2018
Last week a Republican-authored memo accused law enforcement officials of bias in their investigation into Trump campaign contacts with Russian Federation during the 2016 election. It consisted of a CNN transcript from 2008 where Trump spoke in support of former President Barack Obama and described Obama's decision to make Hillary Clinton secretary of state "a great appointment". (more...)
- February 06, 2018
Last week a Republican-authored memo accused law enforcement officials of bias in their investigation into Trump campaign contacts with Russian Federation during the 2016 election. It consisted of a CNN transcript from 2008 where Trump spoke in support of former President Barack Obama and described Obama's decision to make Hillary Clinton secretary of state "a great appointment". (more...)
Indiana's Safest Cities Ranked
- February 06, 2018
The study weighed violent crimes and property crimes per capita in each city. It found Fort Thomas to be Kentucky's safest city and Independence to be the second-safest. In Las Vegas, with 1,592,178 residents (including residents both in incorporated and unincorporated areas), there were 13,520 violent crimes and 46,000 property crimes. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
The study weighed violent crimes and property crimes per capita in each city. It found Fort Thomas to be Kentucky's safest city and Independence to be the second-safest. In Las Vegas, with 1,592,178 residents (including residents both in incorporated and unincorporated areas), there were 13,520 violent crimes and 46,000 property crimes. (more...)
What's now the biggest goal for women's rights? Share your thoughts
- February 06, 2018
At least two suffragettes are reported to have died. The images are part of set of eight marking the passage of the Representation of the People Act, which also extended the vote to all men over 21. "A tone of bitterness and aggression has entered into our public debate". Female, ethnic minority and LGBT politicians are disproportionally the targets of abuse and intimidation, she will add. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
At least two suffragettes are reported to have died. The images are part of set of eight marking the passage of the Representation of the People Act, which also extended the vote to all men over 21. "A tone of bitterness and aggression has entered into our public debate". Female, ethnic minority and LGBT politicians are disproportionally the targets of abuse and intimidation, she will add. (more...)
Democratic congressman worries Trump will censor Democratic memo
- February 06, 2018
In reality, though, it's about a dozen attempts at political suicide. He repeatedly berated Sessions, publicly and privately, after the attorney general's decision to withdraw from the Russian Federation investigation, and railed about what he perceived as insufficient loyalty while urging the Justice Department to reopen its investigation into Hillary Clinton's emails. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
In reality, though, it's about a dozen attempts at political suicide. He repeatedly berated Sessions, publicly and privately, after the attorney general's decision to withdraw from the Russian Federation investigation, and railed about what he perceived as insufficient loyalty while urging the Justice Department to reopen its investigation into Hillary Clinton's emails. (more...)
Convicted Jagannath Mishra surrenders to serve jail term
- February 06, 2018
Ranchi: Former Bihar chief minister Jagannath Mishra on Monday surrendered before a CBI court in Ranchi to serve his sentence in a multi-million rupee fodder scam case. The leaders reportedly discussed the current political scenario and pushed for unity among the opposition parties. Denying that he was seeking support from the RJD for a seat in Rajya Sabha, he told The Indian Express , "This is not a relevant question today". (more...)
- February 06, 2018
Ranchi: Former Bihar chief minister Jagannath Mishra on Monday surrendered before a CBI court in Ranchi to serve his sentence in a multi-million rupee fodder scam case. The leaders reportedly discussed the current political scenario and pushed for unity among the opposition parties. Denying that he was seeking support from the RJD for a seat in Rajya Sabha, he told The Indian Express , "This is not a relevant question today". (more...)
SEI Investments (SEIC) Receives Media Sentiment Rating of 0.25
- February 06, 2018
It has outperformed by 38.46% the S&P500. Ariel Investments Llc, which manages about $8.99 billion and $8.61B US Long portfolio, decreased its stake in Fair Isaac Corp. The stock has "Hold" rating by Zacks on Tuesday, September 1. The Dudley & Shanley Llc holds 445,700 shares with $27.21M value, down from 454,300 last quarter. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
It has outperformed by 38.46% the S&P500. Ariel Investments Llc, which manages about $8.99 billion and $8.61B US Long portfolio, decreased its stake in Fair Isaac Corp. The stock has "Hold" rating by Zacks on Tuesday, September 1. The Dudley & Shanley Llc holds 445,700 shares with $27.21M value, down from 454,300 last quarter. (more...)
One soldier killed after attack on Turkish observation point in Syria's Idlib
- February 06, 2018
Russian Federation has waged a punishing aerial campaign against Syria's armed opposition since intervening in the civil war on the side of its ally, President Bashar Assad , in 2015. Two Turkish soldiers were killed in mortar attacks in Syria's Afrin district and Idlib province, according to a military statement on February 5. Turkey's military said a Turkish soldier was killed in an attack in Idlib, where the Turkish troops are establishing an observation post. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
Russian Federation has waged a punishing aerial campaign against Syria's armed opposition since intervening in the civil war on the side of its ally, President Bashar Assad , in 2015. Two Turkish soldiers were killed in mortar attacks in Syria's Afrin district and Idlib province, according to a military statement on February 5. Turkey's military said a Turkish soldier was killed in an attack in Idlib, where the Turkish troops are establishing an observation post. (more...)
Centre repackaging UPA schemes, says Ghulam Nabi Azad
- February 06, 2018
Participating in the Motion of Thanks to the President's address, Azad alleged that BJP had played communal politics and was snooping on opposition leaders as if they were "terrorists". Accusing the BJP-led government of re-packaging the previous UPA government's schemes as Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Jan Dhan Yojana , Mission Indradhanush and Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, he said it was a government of "name changers", not "game changers". (more...)
- February 06, 2018
Participating in the Motion of Thanks to the President's address, Azad alleged that BJP had played communal politics and was snooping on opposition leaders as if they were "terrorists". Accusing the BJP-led government of re-packaging the previous UPA government's schemes as Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Jan Dhan Yojana , Mission Indradhanush and Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, he said it was a government of "name changers", not "game changers". (more...)
At least one killed in 70-car pileup on Iowa interstate
- February 06, 2018
Information regarding rescheduling and/or refunds was expected to be available at some point. There were 70 cars involved in collisions along an interstate highway in Iowa Monday. The bus was headed to a performance at Stephens Auditorium in Ames. The buses are taking the people to Ames City Hall, where Red Cross volunteers are able to help them. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
Information regarding rescheduling and/or refunds was expected to be available at some point. There were 70 cars involved in collisions along an interstate highway in Iowa Monday. The bus was headed to a performance at Stephens Auditorium in Ames. The buses are taking the people to Ames City Hall, where Red Cross volunteers are able to help them. (more...)
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