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Egyptian president: $15b Israel gas deal is "scoring a goal"
- February 21, 2018
El-Sisi commented on the controversial $15 billion gas deal brokered between two Israeli companies and private Egyptian company Dolphinus, saying that Egypt has "nothing to hide about this deal". The Israeli deal is scheduled to start gas supplies to Egypt in 2020. He added that he was very pleased with the Egyptians' involvement in the events taking place in their country. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
El-Sisi commented on the controversial $15 billion gas deal brokered between two Israeli companies and private Egyptian company Dolphinus, saying that Egypt has "nothing to hide about this deal". The Israeli deal is scheduled to start gas supplies to Egypt in 2020. He added that he was very pleased with the Egyptians' involvement in the events taking place in their country. (more...)
The Song That Has South Africa Talking
- February 21, 2018
In attendance at the cocktail were ministers and deputy ministers. Former state president Jacob Zuma appeared to be in good spirits at a farewell cocktail dinner in his honour. With the change in sentiment in the country, there has been a move into the South African rand, which, John Meyer says, will have the dampening effect of lowering earnings for companies. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
In attendance at the cocktail were ministers and deputy ministers. Former state president Jacob Zuma appeared to be in good spirits at a farewell cocktail dinner in his honour. With the change in sentiment in the country, there has been a move into the South African rand, which, John Meyer says, will have the dampening effect of lowering earnings for companies. (more...)
Wisconsin Student Invents Bulletproof Case to Prevent School Shootings
- February 21, 2018
The JustinKase is a metal device that can slide beneath the door of a room to latch on to the the frame on the other side. According to Rivard, in case of an emergency, the device, which should be strategically placed in each class, will be assembled and placed on the doorframe. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
The JustinKase is a metal device that can slide beneath the door of a room to latch on to the the frame on the other side. According to Rivard, in case of an emergency, the device, which should be strategically placed in each class, will be assembled and placed on the doorframe. (more...)
Obi Ezekwesili reacts to reported missing of 94 Schoolgirls in Yobe
- February 21, 2018
However, eyewitnesses' accounts report a totally different tale. Al Jazeera was not able to independently confirm how many students remain unaccounted for. A regional education ministry had shut the school down for a week, following the attack. Parents on Tuesday morning besieged the school as to know the whereabouts of their children with some of them shedding tears while others looking visibly anxious since their daughters never showed up to hug them. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
However, eyewitnesses' accounts report a totally different tale. Al Jazeera was not able to independently confirm how many students remain unaccounted for. A regional education ministry had shut the school down for a week, following the attack. Parents on Tuesday morning besieged the school as to know the whereabouts of their children with some of them shedding tears while others looking visibly anxious since their daughters never showed up to hug them. (more...)
Shahbaz Sharif takes notice of firing at Lahore's Sessions Court; summons report
- February 21, 2018
In January, a cop, and an under trial prisoner were killed when gunmen fired at them. One of the dead was identified as Advocate Rana Nadeem, while Owais Talib, the second lawyer who sustained bullet injuries, died at the hospital. Taking notice of the firing, the CJ Yawar Ali called a security meeting at 3pm at the LHC, which senior members of the legal fraternity will attend. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
In January, a cop, and an under trial prisoner were killed when gunmen fired at them. One of the dead was identified as Advocate Rana Nadeem, while Owais Talib, the second lawyer who sustained bullet injuries, died at the hospital. Taking notice of the firing, the CJ Yawar Ali called a security meeting at 3pm at the LHC, which senior members of the legal fraternity will attend. (more...)
Amazon's Jeff Bezos building massive, solar-powered clock into mountainside
- February 21, 2018
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos spends his fortune on a lot of interesting projects, such as The Washington Post, Blue Origin, and giant historical mansions. To overcome this, he proposed a mechanical clock that would last 10,000 years. "The vision was, and still is, to build a clock that will keep time for the next 10,000 years", wrote the Amazon exec. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos spends his fortune on a lot of interesting projects, such as The Washington Post, Blue Origin, and giant historical mansions. To overcome this, he proposed a mechanical clock that would last 10,000 years. "The vision was, and still is, to build a clock that will keep time for the next 10,000 years", wrote the Amazon exec. (more...)
Comeback queen Kvitova claims title in Doha
- February 21, 2018
World number four Muguruza beat France's Caroline Garcia 6-3, 1-6, 6-4 to book her place in Sunday's final. But another such comeback looked like it may be beyond her when she lost the first set to a player in Muguruza who had a walkover in the semi-finals with Simona Halep forced to pull out. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
World number four Muguruza beat France's Caroline Garcia 6-3, 1-6, 6-4 to book her place in Sunday's final. But another such comeback looked like it may be beyond her when she lost the first set to a player in Muguruza who had a walkover in the semi-finals with Simona Halep forced to pull out. (more...)
John Worboys' victims win human rights case against police
- February 21, 2018
The court has thrown out an appeal by the Metropolitan Police , the third time the force has lost the case. "I can't take the 105". Two women, known only as DSD and NBV, later took the police force to court and won compensation, claiming they had breached human rights laws by failing to believe their claims and not properly investigating. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
The court has thrown out an appeal by the Metropolitan Police , the third time the force has lost the case. "I can't take the 105". Two women, known only as DSD and NBV, later took the police force to court and won compensation, claiming they had breached human rights laws by failing to believe their claims and not properly investigating. (more...)
Alexander, Corker back bill to strengthen federal background checks on gun buyers
- February 21, 2018
The devices received nationwide attention following a mass shooting in October previous year in Las Vegas in which 58 people were killed . Trump's statement comes amid rising calls for gun control in the U.S., after 17 students were killed last week in Parkland, Florida by a former classmate armed with a semi-automatic weapon. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
The devices received nationwide attention following a mass shooting in October previous year in Las Vegas in which 58 people were killed . Trump's statement comes amid rising calls for gun control in the U.S., after 17 students were killed last week in Parkland, Florida by a former classmate armed with a semi-automatic weapon. (more...)
Will Trump Finally Attend the White House Correspondents Dinner This Year?
- February 21, 2018
Even though the Gridiron Club dinner is not on the same caliber as the WHCD, Trump's attendance means he and his team will gather with the D.C. press corps and several of the top power players in the capital. It remains to be seen if he'll attend the 2018 White House Correspondents' Dinner. The events include the Alfalfa Club dinner, the Gridiron Club dinner and, perhaps most famously, the White House Correspondents' Dinner. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
Even though the Gridiron Club dinner is not on the same caliber as the WHCD, Trump's attendance means he and his team will gather with the D.C. press corps and several of the top power players in the capital. It remains to be seen if he'll attend the 2018 White House Correspondents' Dinner. The events include the Alfalfa Club dinner, the Gridiron Club dinner and, perhaps most famously, the White House Correspondents' Dinner. (more...)
Wendy Williams Announced She's Taking Three Weeks Off to Treat Graves' Disease
- February 21, 2018
Williams said that her doctor ordered her to take off for the next three weeks, but she has opted for a two week break instead, beginning tomorrow, February 22. At the end of her update, Williams encouraged women to take care of themselves and to stop putting men first. 'I had to be talked out of going to work today and taking off a few days to get myself together, ' Wendy explained in a video shot in her home. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
Williams said that her doctor ordered her to take off for the next three weeks, but she has opted for a two week break instead, beginning tomorrow, February 22. At the end of her update, Williams encouraged women to take care of themselves and to stop putting men first. 'I had to be talked out of going to work today and taking off a few days to get myself together, ' Wendy explained in a video shot in her home. (more...)
White House Press Secretary Dodges Questions On Russia's Election Meddling
- February 21, 2018
On Tuesday, President Trump tweeted that he's been "much tougher on Russia " than his predecessor. With the Parkland community grieving over the nation's latest school shooting, the president is inviting parents, teachers and students to the White House for a "listening session". (more...)
- February 21, 2018
On Tuesday, President Trump tweeted that he's been "much tougher on Russia " than his predecessor. With the Parkland community grieving over the nation's latest school shooting, the president is inviting parents, teachers and students to the White House for a "listening session". (more...)
Arizona Couple Arrested After Police Find Children Locked up in Deplorable Conditions
- February 21, 2018
Adoptive parents Benito Gutierrez, 69, and Carol Gutierrez, 64, have been arrested on charges of child abuse. A COUPLE have been arrested after their four adopted children were found locked up in the house with no access to food or water. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
Adoptive parents Benito Gutierrez, 69, and Carol Gutierrez, 64, have been arrested on charges of child abuse. A COUPLE have been arrested after their four adopted children were found locked up in the house with no access to food or water. (more...)
Court releases new Pennsylvania congressional maps
- February 21, 2018
Among valley municipalities, Butler Twp.is in the 8th District, but Conyngham is in the 9th District, as are Sugarloaf and Black Creek townships. Philadelphia remains divided into three congressional districts, with most of it split between the Second and Third Districts. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
Among valley municipalities, Butler Twp.is in the 8th District, but Conyngham is in the 9th District, as are Sugarloaf and Black Creek townships. Philadelphia remains divided into three congressional districts, with most of it split between the Second and Third Districts. (more...)
North Korea canceled planned meeting with Pence
- February 21, 2018
But the North Koreans pulled out of the meeting before it could happen. Pence insisted there is "no daylight" between the USA and South Korea when it comes to dealing with North Korea's nuclear weapons ambitions, despite their different approaches. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
But the North Koreans pulled out of the meeting before it could happen. Pence insisted there is "no daylight" between the USA and South Korea when it comes to dealing with North Korea's nuclear weapons ambitions, despite their different approaches. (more...)
Secret Service Respond to Suspicious Vehicle Near White House
- February 21, 2018
The Secret Service had shut down traffic near the White House and evacuated a nearby building around 9 a.m. eastern. Services later tweeted that traffic had been prevented from using 17th St. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
The Secret Service had shut down traffic near the White House and evacuated a nearby building around 9 a.m. eastern. Services later tweeted that traffic had been prevented from using 17th St. (more...)
Hunter Gives AR-15 to Cops Saying, 'I Don't Need It'
- February 21, 2018
Ben Dickmann shared a Facebook post of him turning in his AR-57, along with 100 rounds of ammunition, to the Broward County Sheriff's Office on Friday. "It's past time ", Dickmann wrote. Pappalardo did his bit, let us hope other Americans would too and that the lawmakers will wake up, shun their denial and form laws against civilians having the right to own assault rifles. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
Ben Dickmann shared a Facebook post of him turning in his AR-57, along with 100 rounds of ammunition, to the Broward County Sheriff's Office on Friday. "It's past time ", Dickmann wrote. Pappalardo did his bit, let us hope other Americans would too and that the lawmakers will wake up, shun their denial and form laws against civilians having the right to own assault rifles. (more...)
Gupta Lawyer 'Playing Cat And Mouse' With The Hawks, Says Mbalula
- February 21, 2018
Officials with intimate knowledge of the case told the Sunday Times that "unofficial" negotiations involving the 35-year-old delayed the Hawks' swoop on the Gupta family on Wednesday - which may have helped the Gupta brothers evade arrest. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
Officials with intimate knowledge of the case told the Sunday Times that "unofficial" negotiations involving the 35-year-old delayed the Hawks' swoop on the Gupta family on Wednesday - which may have helped the Gupta brothers evade arrest. (more...)
Voting percentage in Tripura turns lower than 2013 and 2008
- February 21, 2018
BJP Tripura unit president Biplab Kumar Deb said Prime Minister Narendra Modi , party president Amit Shah , general secretary Ram Madhav, Assam Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and other party leaders enquired about polling in Tripura. The counting of votes will be held on March 3 along with the counting in Meghalaya and Nagaland. The number of voters under the third gender category in the state is 11 and that of the new voters 47,803. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
BJP Tripura unit president Biplab Kumar Deb said Prime Minister Narendra Modi , party president Amit Shah , general secretary Ram Madhav, Assam Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and other party leaders enquired about polling in Tripura. The counting of votes will be held on March 3 along with the counting in Meghalaya and Nagaland. The number of voters under the third gender category in the state is 11 and that of the new voters 47,803. (more...)
Value-Added Tax hike will squeeze household budgets: PwC
- February 21, 2018
Below-inflation adjustments to personal income tax brackets will contribute US$500 million. Gigaba said the "fee-free higher education" was aimed at new first-year students from poor and working-class families, with a combined family income of under R350,000 per annum. (more...)
- February 21, 2018
Below-inflation adjustments to personal income tax brackets will contribute US$500 million. Gigaba said the "fee-free higher education" was aimed at new first-year students from poor and working-class families, with a combined family income of under R350,000 per annum. (more...)
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