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Trump moves to ban 'bump stocks' 4 months after Las Vegas shooting
- February 21, 2018
While Trump and even some Democrats have criticized the Obama administration as not speaking up enough on Russia's actions before the election, Obama did take some steps to reprimand the country. The collusion, according to a Fox News investigation, is a separate investigation and there was no mention of that". On Saturday Trump tweeted that the FBI missed warning signs surrounding the shooting suspect, adding that the bureau is "spending too much time trying to prove Russian collusion ... (more...)
- February 21, 2018
While Trump and even some Democrats have criticized the Obama administration as not speaking up enough on Russia's actions before the election, Obama did take some steps to reprimand the country. The collusion, according to a Fox News investigation, is a separate investigation and there was no mention of that". On Saturday Trump tweeted that the FBI missed warning signs surrounding the shooting suspect, adding that the bureau is "spending too much time trying to prove Russian collusion ... (more...)
Nitin Patel presents Gujarat Budget; Opposition walks out
- February 21, 2018
Government allocates Rs 3 lakh per farm for setting up 12 milch animal farms. Patel also stated that the revenue surplus of state had increased from Rs 1704 crores in 2015-16 to Rs 5947 crores in 2016-17. 30,000 new recruitments will be made in various departments of the government in next year. Provision of Rs 785 crore to provide ample opportunities of employment and vocations to the youths of Gujarat. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
Government allocates Rs 3 lakh per farm for setting up 12 milch animal farms. Patel also stated that the revenue surplus of state had increased from Rs 1704 crores in 2015-16 to Rs 5947 crores in 2016-17. 30,000 new recruitments will be made in various departments of the government in next year. Provision of Rs 785 crore to provide ample opportunities of employment and vocations to the youths of Gujarat. (more...)
Barnaby Joyce hits back over leadership pressure: 'I'm not going anywhere'
- February 21, 2018
Joyce's actions have caused pain for his family but it is the ongoing damage Mr. Joyce is causing the Nationals' organization that is of greatest concern to me". Asked about Ms Davies' statement, Senator Canavan said: "It's a sentiment I've heard from lots of people". "There is no spill, there is no vacancy at the moment", Mr McCormack said. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
Joyce's actions have caused pain for his family but it is the ongoing damage Mr. Joyce is causing the Nationals' organization that is of greatest concern to me". Asked about Ms Davies' statement, Senator Canavan said: "It's a sentiment I've heard from lots of people". "There is no spill, there is no vacancy at the moment", Mr McCormack said. (more...)
Mahanadi River Waterkeeper welcomes the Union Cabinet's approval to form Mahanadi Tribunal
- February 21, 2018
Conceding to the long-standing demand of the BJD-led Odisha government, the Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved setting up of a tribunal to resolve the dispute between Odisha and Chhattisgarh over sharing of Mahanadi river water. The Union Minister explained that the awards of some of the tribunals dealing with river water sharing issues have been pending for too long. The Chief Justice of India would nominate the chairperson and members for the tribunal from among the judges of the apex court ... (more...)
- February 21, 2018
Conceding to the long-standing demand of the BJD-led Odisha government, the Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved setting up of a tribunal to resolve the dispute between Odisha and Chhattisgarh over sharing of Mahanadi river water. The Union Minister explained that the awards of some of the tribunals dealing with river water sharing issues have been pending for too long. The Chief Justice of India would nominate the chairperson and members for the tribunal from among the judges of the apex court ... (more...)
Treating Loya case seriously, will order probe if necessary
- February 21, 2018
Loya. Dave said that the four judges who have given statements that Judge Loya met a natural end be asked to do so on sworn affidavits. We are looking into the matter with the highest amount of seriousness and would consider if the proper procedure was followed in the matter, the court also said. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
Loya. Dave said that the four judges who have given statements that Judge Loya met a natural end be asked to do so on sworn affidavits. We are looking into the matter with the highest amount of seriousness and would consider if the proper procedure was followed in the matter, the court also said. (more...)
Teen girl accused of planning armed robbery of friend in Texas
- February 21, 2018
The teens made off in Barry's vehicle, cops said, after the aspiring rapper told his parents what was happening. She "believed Preston was an easy target", deputies reported, but said she only planned for the teens to take money from Barry's wallet. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
The teens made off in Barry's vehicle, cops said, after the aspiring rapper told his parents what was happening. She "believed Preston was an easy target", deputies reported, but said she only planned for the teens to take money from Barry's wallet. (more...)
Ligue 1 side Guingamp sign Didier Drogba's 17-year-old son, Isaac
- February 21, 2018
The 17-year-old striker played for Chelsea for the majority of his youth, and will now be hoping for a breakthrough in France. Guingamp, occupy the 10 position on the Ligue 1 log. And ex-Blues captain John Terry wrote: "Can't believe how big he is mate, congratulations". Four Premier League titles, four FA Cups and one Champions League followed in the ensuing nine seasons across two spells. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
The 17-year-old striker played for Chelsea for the majority of his youth, and will now be hoping for a breakthrough in France. Guingamp, occupy the 10 position on the Ligue 1 log. And ex-Blues captain John Terry wrote: "Can't believe how big he is mate, congratulations". Four Premier League titles, four FA Cups and one Champions League followed in the ensuing nine seasons across two spells. (more...)
Child sex offences rise in Wiltshire
- February 21, 2018
Across the United Kingdom a total of 13,876 crimes were recorded against children aged ten and under , while 2,788 of these crimes were perpetrated against children four and under . NSPCC chiefs say the dramatic increase shows police in Suffolk are making "real progress" in how they investigate sex offences against children. "In an age-appropriate way we are giving children as young as five the tools to stay safe from all forms of abuse and encouraging them to talk to a trusted adult or ... (more...)
- February 21, 2018
Across the United Kingdom a total of 13,876 crimes were recorded against children aged ten and under , while 2,788 of these crimes were perpetrated against children four and under . NSPCC chiefs say the dramatic increase shows police in Suffolk are making "real progress" in how they investigate sex offences against children. "In an age-appropriate way we are giving children as young as five the tools to stay safe from all forms of abuse and encouraging them to talk to a trusted adult or ... (more...)
Orban: Christianity Is Europe's Last Hope
- February 21, 2018
Hungary's controversially right-wing prime minister has declared that " Christianity is Europe's last hope " after accusing politicians in Brussels, Berlin and Paris of ushering in the "decline of Christian culture and the advance of Islam". (more...)
- February 21, 2018
Hungary's controversially right-wing prime minister has declared that " Christianity is Europe's last hope " after accusing politicians in Brussels, Berlin and Paris of ushering in the "decline of Christian culture and the advance of Islam". (more...)
Abramenko makes history for Ukraine, wins aerials
- February 21, 2018
Hronika.info announces the ninth day of the 23rd Olympic winter games in Pyeongchang. This is Ukraine's third-ever gold medal at the Winter Olympics; Abramenko became the first Ukrainian man to win a medal of any variety in the Winter Olympics. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
Hronika.info announces the ninth day of the 23rd Olympic winter games in Pyeongchang. This is Ukraine's third-ever gold medal at the Winter Olympics; Abramenko became the first Ukrainian man to win a medal of any variety in the Winter Olympics. (more...)
Aging Singapore unveils tax increase measures
- February 21, 2018
He said the government needed the GST increase, as there was still a gap even after it had explored various options to manage its future expenditures, such as via prudent spending, saving and borrowing for infrastructure. "We will provide more details once we have determined the timing of the GST increase". Currently, services such as consultancy and marketing purchased from overseas suppliers are not subjected to GST. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
He said the government needed the GST increase, as there was still a gap even after it had explored various options to manage its future expenditures, such as via prudent spending, saving and borrowing for infrastructure. "We will provide more details once we have determined the timing of the GST increase". Currently, services such as consultancy and marketing purchased from overseas suppliers are not subjected to GST. (more...)
'Risks of war rise as China challenges US dominance'
- February 21, 2018
Romana told a news forum in Manila . But it's not just about arms sales. The US has China on its mind and is especially concerned about China's growing military power and naval presence in the South China Sea. U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has outlined a security strategy that emphasized countering China's rise and reinforcing the U.S. presence in the Indo-Pacific region, where Beijing and Washington have accused each other of stoking a risky military buildup and fought for ... (more...)
- February 21, 2018
Romana told a news forum in Manila . But it's not just about arms sales. The US has China on its mind and is especially concerned about China's growing military power and naval presence in the South China Sea. U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has outlined a security strategy that emphasized countering China's rise and reinforcing the U.S. presence in the Indo-Pacific region, where Beijing and Washington have accused each other of stoking a risky military buildup and fought for ... (more...)
India Opens Up Coal Mining for Private Players, Both Domestic & Foreign
- February 21, 2018
As per the government press release, the auction for these coal mines and blocks will be an ascending forward auction whereby the bid parameter will be the price offer in Rs./tonne which will be paid to the State Government on the actual production of coal. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
As per the government press release, the auction for these coal mines and blocks will be an ascending forward auction whereby the bid parameter will be the price offer in Rs./tonne which will be paid to the State Government on the actual production of coal. (more...)
Egypt puts prominent critical of President Sisi on terrorism list
- February 21, 2018
On January 28, five political figures released a joint statement calling for Egyptians to boycott the process because the elections will not be fair. According to the court ruling, the CBE and the Real Estate Registration Office will take the necessary actions to seize and freeze Aboul Fotouh's bank accounts. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
On January 28, five political figures released a joint statement calling for Egyptians to boycott the process because the elections will not be fair. According to the court ruling, the CBE and the Real Estate Registration Office will take the necessary actions to seize and freeze Aboul Fotouh's bank accounts. (more...)
United Kingdom academic gets 32 years in prison for online abuse
- February 21, 2018
Falder, who worked at Birmingham University in the United Kingdom, was arrested while at work on June 21, 2017, following a joint global investigation led by the UK's National Crime Agency , Europol, the US Department for Homeland Security and the Australian Federal Police among others. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
Falder, who worked at Birmingham University in the United Kingdom, was arrested while at work on June 21, 2017, following a joint global investigation led by the UK's National Crime Agency , Europol, the US Department for Homeland Security and the Australian Federal Police among others. (more...)
Primary Early Voting Kicks In Today
- February 21, 2018
Center Street); Elzie Odom Athletic Center (1601 N.E. Green Oaks Blvd.); Junior League of Arlington Center for Community Service (4002 W. Pioneer Pkwy.); Arlington Police Department South Service Center (1100 S.W. Denton County residents may vote early at any Denton County early voting location . The main polling location will be at the Lubbock County Elections Office located at 1308 Crickets Ave. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
Center Street); Elzie Odom Athletic Center (1601 N.E. Green Oaks Blvd.); Junior League of Arlington Center for Community Service (4002 W. Pioneer Pkwy.); Arlington Police Department South Service Center (1100 S.W. Denton County residents may vote early at any Denton County early voting location . The main polling location will be at the Lubbock County Elections Office located at 1308 Crickets Ave. (more...)
Trump Proposes Bigger Role for Skimpy Insurance, Undermining Obamacare
- February 21, 2018
Verma said the plans are meant for those individuals who can not afford Obamacare policies, are between jobs, or whose preferred doctors aren't covered by the narrow network plans on the exchanges. She pointed to her agency's estimates that only 100,000 to 200,000 people would move from the law's marketplaces into the short-term plans. But HHS said it is focused on offering options to the almost 28 million people who are uninsured, and expects between 100,000 and 200,000 people who are now ... (more...)
- February 21, 2018
Verma said the plans are meant for those individuals who can not afford Obamacare policies, are between jobs, or whose preferred doctors aren't covered by the narrow network plans on the exchanges. She pointed to her agency's estimates that only 100,000 to 200,000 people would move from the law's marketplaces into the short-term plans. But HHS said it is focused on offering options to the almost 28 million people who are uninsured, and expects between 100,000 and 200,000 people who are now ... (more...)
School shooting survivors want to talk about gun control with Florida's lawmakers
- February 21, 2018
The crowd chanted: "Vote them out!" and held signs calling for action. While Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School is closed this week, some students and staff returned to campus Friday to pick up their vehicles that were left behind in the chaos. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
The crowd chanted: "Vote them out!" and held signs calling for action. While Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School is closed this week, some students and staff returned to campus Friday to pick up their vehicles that were left behind in the chaos. (more...)
Raila heads to Zimbabwe for Morgan Tsvangirai's funeral
- February 21, 2018
Zimbabwe's president visited the home of deceased opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai to pay condolences to his family and to urge unity as power struggles within the opposition have heightened tensions. The MDC-T leader was also present when Odinga was named ODM presidential elections flag-bearer in December 2012. Some party officials have started talking about a special congress after Tsvangirai's burial to resolve the leadership issue, which could weaken the party further. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
Zimbabwe's president visited the home of deceased opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai to pay condolences to his family and to urge unity as power struggles within the opposition have heightened tensions. The MDC-T leader was also present when Odinga was named ODM presidential elections flag-bearer in December 2012. Some party officials have started talking about a special congress after Tsvangirai's burial to resolve the leadership issue, which could weaken the party further. (more...)
Island winemakers say Alberta's wine ban could be disastrous for them
- February 21, 2018
Notley said that would cost Alberta $1.5 billion per year. The spat has led to Alberta forming a task force to find new ways to strike back at B.C., while British Columbia has proclaimed April as B.C. The top markets for B.C. wine in 2016 were China (54%), Taiwan (23%) and the United States (11%). Horgan does not believe that the B.C. government is doing anything wrong by consulting with the public on pipelines cutting through the province. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
Notley said that would cost Alberta $1.5 billion per year. The spat has led to Alberta forming a task force to find new ways to strike back at B.C., while British Columbia has proclaimed April as B.C. The top markets for B.C. wine in 2016 were China (54%), Taiwan (23%) and the United States (11%). Horgan does not believe that the B.C. government is doing anything wrong by consulting with the public on pipelines cutting through the province. (more...)
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