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Lavrov dismisses reports that hundreds of Russians died in Syria as 'speculation'
- February 19, 2018
The indictments - which include the first charges laid by U.S. special counsel Robert Mueller for alleged election interference - detailed a stunning operation launched in 2014 in a bid to sow social division in the United States and influence American politics "including the presidential election of 2016". (more...)
- February 19, 2018
The indictments - which include the first charges laid by U.S. special counsel Robert Mueller for alleged election interference - detailed a stunning operation launched in 2014 in a bid to sow social division in the United States and influence American politics "including the presidential election of 2016". (more...)
Oxfam reports staff intimidated witnesses in Haiti scandal
- February 19, 2018
We are making this exceptional publication because we want to be as transparent as possible about the decisions we made during this particular investigation and in recognition of the breach of trust that has been caused. In its 2011 report, Oxfam said allegations the sex workers were under-age could not be substantiated nor ruled out. "The full, unredacted report has been shared with the Haitian Ambassador in London and a copy will be given to the Haitian government in a meeting on Monday ... (more...)
- February 19, 2018
We are making this exceptional publication because we want to be as transparent as possible about the decisions we made during this particular investigation and in recognition of the breach of trust that has been caused. In its 2011 report, Oxfam said allegations the sex workers were under-age could not be substantiated nor ruled out. "The full, unredacted report has been shared with the Haitian Ambassador in London and a copy will be given to the Haitian government in a meeting on Monday ... (more...)
Rumour Of Uber Ditching Southeast Asia Resurfaces
- February 19, 2018
The move would mimic Uber's strategy in China, where the company sold its ride-hailing operation to Didi for 20 percent ownership, and Russian Federation, where the company merged its local business with Yandex's ride-hailing business for a 37 percent stake. (more...)
- February 19, 2018
The move would mimic Uber's strategy in China, where the company sold its ride-hailing operation to Didi for 20 percent ownership, and Russian Federation, where the company merged its local business with Yandex's ride-hailing business for a 37 percent stake. (more...)
This Teenage Florida Shooting Survivor's Passionate Anti-Gun Speech Is Going Viral
- February 19, 2018
Students who survived the shooting in Parkland that left 17 dead have focused their anger on the president, urging him and other elected officials to do something about gun violence. The president's visit to the Parkland area north of Miami came amid growing anger among parents and students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School over America's seeming unwillingness to toughen gun control laws. (more...)
- February 19, 2018
Students who survived the shooting in Parkland that left 17 dead have focused their anger on the president, urging him and other elected officials to do something about gun violence. The president's visit to the Parkland area north of Miami came amid growing anger among parents and students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School over America's seeming unwillingness to toughen gun control laws. (more...)
Successful test for Arrow 3 system
- February 19, 2018
This was followed by a malfunction in the target missiles, in both January and then again in December , which called for the tests to be aborted due to what appeared to be an inability to meet the required safety standards. Two tests of the system in recent weeks were postponed due to technical issues that officials said were not related to the system. Arrow 3 is the only interceptor in the world that does not use explosives to take down its targets. (more...)
- February 19, 2018
This was followed by a malfunction in the target missiles, in both January and then again in December , which called for the tests to be aborted due to what appeared to be an inability to meet the required safety standards. Two tests of the system in recent weeks were postponed due to technical issues that officials said were not related to the system. Arrow 3 is the only interceptor in the world that does not use explosives to take down its targets. (more...)
Central AL Forecast- Isolated Showers Sunday, Warm Start to Week
- February 19, 2018
Mid to late evening temperatures won't be running quite as cool, as warmer air invades the Midwest. A succession of fronts approaching, moving through and stalling will continue in the week ahead. There are 29 days until spring officially rolls around, but by Tuesday it will be feeling much more like early May than mid-February. Looking only until Tuesday morning we will see about an inch to an inch and a half of rainfall with light to heavy showers move through the area. (more...)
- February 19, 2018
Mid to late evening temperatures won't be running quite as cool, as warmer air invades the Midwest. A succession of fronts approaching, moving through and stalling will continue in the week ahead. There are 29 days until spring officially rolls around, but by Tuesday it will be feeling much more like early May than mid-February. Looking only until Tuesday morning we will see about an inch to an inch and a half of rainfall with light to heavy showers move through the area. (more...)
British minister reveals plan to cut university tuition fees
- February 19, 2018
University tuition fees in England are high compared with elsewhere in Europe at around 9,000 pounds ($12,640) a year, and the opposition Labour Party gained support from students in last year´s election with a pledge to abolish fees in the future. (more...)
- February 19, 2018
University tuition fees in England are high compared with elsewhere in Europe at around 9,000 pounds ($12,640) a year, and the opposition Labour Party gained support from students in last year´s election with a pledge to abolish fees in the future. (more...)
Missing Pregnant Woman Found in Chippewa National Forest
- February 19, 2018
Police in Minnesota announced on Saturday that a pregnant woman who was reported missing two weeks ago has been discovered dead. The Ramsey County Medical Examiner will determine the cause of Blevins' death. Authorities say extensive searches had been underway since Blevins was reported missing. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, the Minnesota State Patrol and other agencies assisted in the investigation. (more...)
- February 19, 2018
Police in Minnesota announced on Saturday that a pregnant woman who was reported missing two weeks ago has been discovered dead. The Ramsey County Medical Examiner will determine the cause of Blevins' death. Authorities say extensive searches had been underway since Blevins was reported missing. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, the Minnesota State Patrol and other agencies assisted in the investigation. (more...)
Australian lawmaker George Christensen criticised for posting picture with gun
- February 19, 2018
An AFP spokesperson confirmed this afternoon the matter was still being assessed. He claimed it was a tongue-in-cheek reference to the Dirty Harry film franchise in which a police officer played by Clint Eastwood takes on "people who are conducting illegal activity, such as the greens are". (more...)
- February 19, 2018
An AFP spokesperson confirmed this afternoon the matter was still being assessed. He claimed it was a tongue-in-cheek reference to the Dirty Harry film franchise in which a police officer played by Clint Eastwood takes on "people who are conducting illegal activity, such as the greens are". (more...)
North Korea Attempts Overcome the Impact of Economic Sanctions
- February 19, 2018
Washington insists that any future talks should be aimed at North Korea giving up its nuclear weapons, something Pyongyang rejects. "I am listening for you to tell me if you are ready to talk", he said. "We've said for some time it's really up to the North Koreans to decide when they're ready to engage with us in a honest way, a meaningful way", Tillerson said on February 12, while on a stop in Cairo. (more...)
- February 19, 2018
Washington insists that any future talks should be aimed at North Korea giving up its nuclear weapons, something Pyongyang rejects. "I am listening for you to tell me if you are ready to talk", he said. "We've said for some time it's really up to the North Koreans to decide when they're ready to engage with us in a honest way, a meaningful way", Tillerson said on February 12, while on a stop in Cairo. (more...)
'We had this monster living under our roof and we didn't know.'
- February 19, 2018
Their story aligns with what the family attorney, Jim Lewis , previously told CNN on their behalf. "We have animals" - two dogs and six cats, Snead said - "and he loved them, and they loved him". On the day of the attack, Cruz sent several text messages to the Sneads' son, who was still studying at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School . (more...)
- February 19, 2018
Their story aligns with what the family attorney, Jim Lewis , previously told CNN on their behalf. "We have animals" - two dogs and six cats, Snead said - "and he loved them, and they loved him". On the day of the attack, Cruz sent several text messages to the Sneads' son, who was still studying at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School . (more...)
Hillary Clinton to talk USA election during NZ visit
- February 19, 2018
Former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is coming to New Zealand to talk about her future plans after losing the 2016 USA election to Donald Trump. The Growth Faculty is run off a small team, but has a reputation for bringing out big name speakers including Malcolm Gladwell, Simon Sinek, George Clooney and Valerie Jarrett. (more...)
- February 19, 2018
Former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is coming to New Zealand to talk about her future plans after losing the 2016 USA election to Donald Trump. The Growth Faculty is run off a small team, but has a reputation for bringing out big name speakers including Malcolm Gladwell, Simon Sinek, George Clooney and Valerie Jarrett. (more...)
East beaches close en masse as risky surf pounds coast
- February 19, 2018
Despite the warnings and closures, a 25-year-old male surfer was rescued from the risky surf at Burleigh and a 20-year-old male swimmer was pulled from a rip at Mooloolaba. The man fell off his jet ski in the unsafe conditions and spent significant time in the water before being rescued. The wave heights exceeded expectations on Sunday, with the Gold Coast recording peaks in excess of 4.5 metres at Palm Beach and nearly 6m at Tweed Heads. (more...)
- February 19, 2018
Despite the warnings and closures, a 25-year-old male surfer was rescued from the risky surf at Burleigh and a 20-year-old male swimmer was pulled from a rip at Mooloolaba. The man fell off his jet ski in the unsafe conditions and spent significant time in the water before being rescued. The wave heights exceeded expectations on Sunday, with the Gold Coast recording peaks in excess of 4.5 metres at Palm Beach and nearly 6m at Tweed Heads. (more...)
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau visits Taj Mahal
- February 19, 2018
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau - who is in India on an eight-day visit - will be in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home state of Gujarat today. Canadian PM Justin Trudeau with his family after arriving at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi . Narendra Modi had paid a bilateral visit to Canada in April 2015. (more...)
- February 19, 2018
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau - who is in India on an eight-day visit - will be in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home state of Gujarat today. Canadian PM Justin Trudeau with his family after arriving at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi . Narendra Modi had paid a bilateral visit to Canada in April 2015. (more...)
Deal for Syrian army to enter Afrin: Syrian Kurdish official
- February 19, 2018
Ankara launched an offensive in the Afrin area of northern Syria last month against the YPG which it considers a terror group but which is allied with United States forces in the fight against IS. Since January 20, Turkey has carried out operation of olive branch, with support of Syrian rebel groups, against Syrian Kurdish militias that Ankara considers to be terrorists because of its links with Kurdistan Workers ' Party, Kurdish guerrillas Present in Turkey . (more...)
- February 19, 2018
Ankara launched an offensive in the Afrin area of northern Syria last month against the YPG which it considers a terror group but which is allied with United States forces in the fight against IS. Since January 20, Turkey has carried out operation of olive branch, with support of Syrian rebel groups, against Syrian Kurdish militias that Ankara considers to be terrorists because of its links with Kurdistan Workers ' Party, Kurdish guerrillas Present in Turkey . (more...)
Cut in quantum of Cauvery water disappointing: TN CM
- February 19, 2018
The Supreme Court had on 16 February directed the Karnataka government to release 177.25 tmcft of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, reducing the quantum specified by the tribunal in 2007. The Supreme Court, while delivering its verdict on the vexed Cauvery river dispute , had on Friday said the water of a river was a "national asset" and a beneficial gift of nature and that no state could claim "exclusive ownership" over it or deprive others. (more...)
- February 19, 2018
The Supreme Court had on 16 February directed the Karnataka government to release 177.25 tmcft of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, reducing the quantum specified by the tribunal in 2007. The Supreme Court, while delivering its verdict on the vexed Cauvery river dispute , had on Friday said the water of a river was a "national asset" and a beneficial gift of nature and that no state could claim "exclusive ownership" over it or deprive others. (more...)
Draft UN resolution targets Iran's role in Yemen
- February 19, 2018
Congress fix what he called "disastrous flaws" in the deal, which provided Tehran with sanctions relief in return for restraints on its nuclear program. The report found that Tehran had failed to block supplies to Yemen 's Huthi rebels of ballistic missiles that were fired at Saudi Arabia. The UK, US and France have put forward a draft resolution to condemn Iran for failing to prevent Houthi rebels in Yemen from obtaining ballistic missiles. (more...)
- February 19, 2018
Congress fix what he called "disastrous flaws" in the deal, which provided Tehran with sanctions relief in return for restraints on its nuclear program. The report found that Tehran had failed to block supplies to Yemen 's Huthi rebels of ballistic missiles that were fired at Saudi Arabia. The UK, US and France have put forward a draft resolution to condemn Iran for failing to prevent Houthi rebels in Yemen from obtaining ballistic missiles. (more...)
Murdered MP's Widower Brendan Cox Quits Charities Amid Harassment Claims
- February 19, 2018
The sister of Jo Cox says her family will support the murdered MP's husband after he quit the charity he set up in her memory over claims of sexual misconduct. "This was never malicious but it was certainly inappropriate". "I take responsibility for my actions and will hold myself to a higher standard in the future", he added . (more...)
- February 19, 2018
The sister of Jo Cox says her family will support the murdered MP's husband after he quit the charity he set up in her memory over claims of sexual misconduct. "This was never malicious but it was certainly inappropriate". "I take responsibility for my actions and will hold myself to a higher standard in the future", he added . (more...)
Axios: Kelly Scuffled With Chinese Over Nuke Briefcase
- February 19, 2018
When the American military aide carrying the briefcase with the nuclear launch codes, who is supposed to be close to the president at all times, tried to enter the Great Hall, Chinese security officials blocked his way, according to five sources familiar with the events. (more...)
- February 19, 2018
When the American military aide carrying the briefcase with the nuclear launch codes, who is supposed to be close to the president at all times, tried to enter the Great Hall, Chinese security officials blocked his way, according to five sources familiar with the events. (more...)
Israel foils Palestinian militants' plot to assassinate defense minister
- February 19, 2018
It is the second time in recent years that a terror cell planning to blow up Liberman in his vehicle has been caught, according to the agency. He was placed under administrative detention for two years between 2015 and 2017 for plotting to carry out an attack. (more...)
- February 19, 2018
It is the second time in recent years that a terror cell planning to blow up Liberman in his vehicle has been caught, according to the agency. He was placed under administrative detention for two years between 2015 and 2017 for plotting to carry out an attack. (more...)
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