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Sri Lankan President's party to stay in unity government
- Февраля 21, 2018
Dinesh Gunawardena, the leader of the Joint Opposition in parliament moved in the House this morning that parliament must as an urgent matter discuss the ongoing crisis. Meanwhile, it has been reported that the President Sirisena was to cancel the parliament session that was scheduled for tomorrow. Since the election results, Sirisena has worked for the ouster of Wickremesinghe. (more...)
- Февраля 21, 2018
Dinesh Gunawardena, the leader of the Joint Opposition in parliament moved in the House this morning that parliament must as an urgent matter discuss the ongoing crisis. Meanwhile, it has been reported that the President Sirisena was to cancel the parliament session that was scheduled for tomorrow. Since the election results, Sirisena has worked for the ouster of Wickremesinghe. (more...)
High court in Pennsylvania issues new congressional map
- Февраля 21, 2018
That prompted Peters to start thinking about moving into one of two nearby districts that don't have a Republican incumbent, while trying to gauge whether a federal lawsuit will undo the new districts. The new, court-drawn map is expected to upend that tilt. "I would not be surprised to see them stop the implementation of maps in 2018". "It's a straight Democratic gerrymander by a Democratic Supreme Court to help Democrats", Harris said. (more...)
- Февраля 21, 2018
That prompted Peters to start thinking about moving into one of two nearby districts that don't have a Republican incumbent, while trying to gauge whether a federal lawsuit will undo the new districts. The new, court-drawn map is expected to upend that tilt. "I would not be surprised to see them stop the implementation of maps in 2018". "It's a straight Democratic gerrymander by a Democratic Supreme Court to help Democrats", Harris said. (more...)
Officer, Suspect Shot In Prince George's County
- Февраля 21, 2018
A police officer died after a shooting in Price George's County, Maryland. When more police responded, she gave them a vehicle description, which reportedly led to a police chase. The death of the Maryland officer followed an early-morning murder in Alabama. The stolen vehicle was then located a short time later at the end of a dead-end street. (more...)
- Февраля 21, 2018
A police officer died after a shooting in Price George's County, Maryland. When more police responded, she gave them a vehicle description, which reportedly led to a police chase. The death of the Maryland officer followed an early-morning murder in Alabama. The stolen vehicle was then located a short time later at the end of a dead-end street. (more...)
Egyptian president: $15b Israel gas deal is "scoring a goal"
- Февраля 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...)
- Февраля 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
- Февраля 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...)
- Февраля 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
- Февраля 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...)
- Февраля 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
- Февраля 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...)
- Февраля 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
- Февраля 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...)
- Февраля 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
- Февраля 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...)
- Февраля 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
- Февраля 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...)
- Февраля 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
- Февраля 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...)
- Февраля 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
- Февраля 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...)
- Февраля 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?
- Февраля 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...)
- Февраля 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
- Февраля 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...)
- Февраля 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
- Февраля 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...)
- Февраля 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
- Февраля 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...)
- Февраля 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
- Февраля 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...)
- Февраля 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
- Февраля 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...)
- Февраля 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
- Февраля 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...)
- Февраля 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'
- Февраля 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...)
- Февраля 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...)