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UNSC to renew targeted sanctions on Yemen
- March 01, 2018
Diplomats said Russian Federation could veto the British text, allowing for a vote on its own draft resolution . Russia's UN Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia said he opposed the draft, saying it should be about renewing the work of experts monitoring sanctions against Yemen rather than denouncing Iran . (more...)
- March 01, 2018
Diplomats said Russian Federation could veto the British text, allowing for a vote on its own draft resolution . Russia's UN Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia said he opposed the draft, saying it should be about renewing the work of experts monitoring sanctions against Yemen rather than denouncing Iran . (more...)
Microsoft's massive data privacy fight reaches Supreme Court
- March 01, 2018
Microsoft, privacy advocates and others in the other camp argue that a ruling in favor of the USA would leave tech companies vulnerable to similar moves by foreign governments, when they seek email accounts and other data stored in the US. (more...)
- March 01, 2018
Microsoft, privacy advocates and others in the other camp argue that a ruling in favor of the USA would leave tech companies vulnerable to similar moves by foreign governments, when they seek email accounts and other data stored in the US. (more...)
Kings rally late, defeat Golden Knights 3-2, OT
- March 01, 2018
The new kids kept having their way with the Los Angeles Kings - until late in the game Monday night. Toffoli gave the Kings a 2-1 lead with an unassisted goal at 6:56 of the second period, once again taking advantage of a Vegas turnover at the blue line as defenseman Deryk Engelland and center Reilly Smith failed to gain control of a bouncing puck. (more...)
- March 01, 2018
The new kids kept having their way with the Los Angeles Kings - until late in the game Monday night. Toffoli gave the Kings a 2-1 lead with an unassisted goal at 6:56 of the second period, once again taking advantage of a Vegas turnover at the blue line as defenseman Deryk Engelland and center Reilly Smith failed to gain control of a bouncing puck. (more...)
New Jersey students demand reinstatement of teacher suspended for discussing security concerns
- March 01, 2018
Ritter says he escorted an emotional student to the principal's office to voice her concerns, which later led to the teacher being placed on leave. Barbara Wilson, a spokeswoman for the Cherry Hill School District, said she could not comment on personnel matters. (more...)
- March 01, 2018
Ritter says he escorted an emotional student to the principal's office to voice her concerns, which later led to the teacher being placed on leave. Barbara Wilson, a spokeswoman for the Cherry Hill School District, said she could not comment on personnel matters. (more...)
Police constable shot dead in Srinagar, Islamic State claims responsibility
- March 01, 2018
Amaq then claimed responsibility for that attack. The Central government has denied any existence of IS in the Valley. Police sources say that these are unverified claims and they were looking into the matter. In the past too, Vaid had ruled out ISIS imprint in Kashmir. "There were apprehensions that Esa may have links with the Islamic State". If the claims made by the IS are indeed true, this could be a worrying sign for the authorities. (more...)
- March 01, 2018
Amaq then claimed responsibility for that attack. The Central government has denied any existence of IS in the Valley. Police sources say that these are unverified claims and they were looking into the matter. In the past too, Vaid had ruled out ISIS imprint in Kashmir. "There were apprehensions that Esa may have links with the Islamic State". If the claims made by the IS are indeed true, this could be a worrying sign for the authorities. (more...)
Erdogan under fire for wishing martyrdom on crying 6-year-old girl
- March 01, 2018
In a phone call on Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron warned Erdogan that the United Nations -backed truce included the Afrin region. Mr Erdogan then kissed her face and let her go. Mr. Erdogan's remarks to the girl on Saturday drew criticism from some on social media, who felt that the talk of martyrdom was inappropriate for a child so young. (more...)
- March 01, 2018
In a phone call on Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron warned Erdogan that the United Nations -backed truce included the Afrin region. Mr Erdogan then kissed her face and let her go. Mr. Erdogan's remarks to the girl on Saturday drew criticism from some on social media, who felt that the talk of martyrdom was inappropriate for a child so young. (more...)
Ryanair to close Glasgow base while adding new routes to Edinburgh
- March 01, 2018
Over the summer, Ryanair will offer 23 routes out of Glasgow, including to Alicante, Gran Canaria, and Malaga. The budget airline is expected to make an announcement shortly. The new routes planned to operate out of Edinburgh will head to Berlin, Derry, Gothenburg, Hamburg, Lisbon , Memmingen, Stockholm Skavsta, Riga , Seville, Sofia and Tallinn. (more...)
- March 01, 2018
Over the summer, Ryanair will offer 23 routes out of Glasgow, including to Alicante, Gran Canaria, and Malaga. The budget airline is expected to make an announcement shortly. The new routes planned to operate out of Edinburgh will head to Berlin, Derry, Gothenburg, Hamburg, Lisbon , Memmingen, Stockholm Skavsta, Riga , Seville, Sofia and Tallinn. (more...)
ITF Plans World Cup of Tennis Finals
- March 01, 2018
Sixteen World Group countries will get automatic entry to the Finals with a further two to be selected. "The essence of this historic competition is to play away or at home", Mahut, a member of France's Davis Cup-winning team a year ago, told French newspaper L'Equipe. (more...)
- March 01, 2018
Sixteen World Group countries will get automatic entry to the Finals with a further two to be selected. "The essence of this historic competition is to play away or at home", Mahut, a member of France's Davis Cup-winning team a year ago, told French newspaper L'Equipe. (more...)
Sri Lanka drop out-of-form Dickwella
- March 01, 2018
One of the significant omissions is that of Niroshan Dickwella who was dropped after a string of mediocre outings. The team will also miss the services of Asela Gunaratne, Shehan Madushanka and Angelo Mathews who have failed to recover from their respective injuries. (more...)
- March 01, 2018
One of the significant omissions is that of Niroshan Dickwella who was dropped after a string of mediocre outings. The team will also miss the services of Asela Gunaratne, Shehan Madushanka and Angelo Mathews who have failed to recover from their respective injuries. (more...)
Arctic stronghold of world's seeds reaches one million mark
- March 01, 2018
Norway says the vault is "built to stand the test of time". " The Svalbard Global Seed Vault is an iconic reminder of the remarkable conservation effort that is taking place every day, around the world and around the clock - an effort to conserve the seeds of our food crops", Marie Haga, executive director of the Crop Trust , told BBC . (more...)
- March 01, 2018
Norway says the vault is "built to stand the test of time". " The Svalbard Global Seed Vault is an iconic reminder of the remarkable conservation effort that is taking place every day, around the world and around the clock - an effort to conserve the seeds of our food crops", Marie Haga, executive director of the Crop Trust , told BBC . (more...)
The Queen Reportedly Approved of at Least One Princess Margaret Affair
- March 01, 2018
Now, Lady Anne has revealed what the Queen said to her at Margaret's funeral in 2002. Speaking in the documentary, Lady Glenconner says: "After Princess Margaret's funeral, the Queen, she said, 'I'd just like to say Anne, it was rather hard at moments, but I thank you so much introducing Princess Margaret to Roddy 'cause he made her really happy"'. (more...)
- March 01, 2018
Now, Lady Anne has revealed what the Queen said to her at Margaret's funeral in 2002. Speaking in the documentary, Lady Glenconner says: "After Princess Margaret's funeral, the Queen, she said, 'I'd just like to say Anne, it was rather hard at moments, but I thank you so much introducing Princess Margaret to Roddy 'cause he made her really happy"'. (more...)
Police still trying to confirm number of victims after 'ferocious' house fire
- March 01, 2018
He said a neighbour raised the alarm and had tried to break down the door with a sledgehammer. The fire happened at a house in the Molly Road area of Derrylin in Co Fermanagh on Tuesday, 27 February. DUP leader Arlene Foster has expressed shock of the news that a family has lost their lives in a house fire. Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service sent three fire appliances to the scene in the area of Doon Road and Molly Road. (more...)
- March 01, 2018
He said a neighbour raised the alarm and had tried to break down the door with a sledgehammer. The fire happened at a house in the Molly Road area of Derrylin in Co Fermanagh on Tuesday, 27 February. DUP leader Arlene Foster has expressed shock of the news that a family has lost their lives in a house fire. Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service sent three fire appliances to the scene in the area of Doon Road and Molly Road. (more...)
Australia's prime minister hopes a new deputy will restore stability
- March 01, 2018
Tensions between the two parties rose after 50-year-old Mr Joyce's affair with former staffer Vikki Campion, 33, was splashed across the front page of Sydney's Daily Telegraph in early February. Nationals federal president Larry Anthony said he believed Mr Joyce still had a role to play in Parliament. 'I don't expect to return but I'll always do the very best job I possibly can in any role that is given to me, ' he said. (more...)
- March 01, 2018
Tensions between the two parties rose after 50-year-old Mr Joyce's affair with former staffer Vikki Campion, 33, was splashed across the front page of Sydney's Daily Telegraph in early February. Nationals federal president Larry Anthony said he believed Mr Joyce still had a role to play in Parliament. 'I don't expect to return but I'll always do the very best job I possibly can in any role that is given to me, ' he said. (more...)
Local Public Figures Expected at Lynn Haven's Black History Reception
- March 01, 2018
The Black History Month program includes diverse festivities through the celebration of the history and contributions of African Americans. He will speak with students about how to become more involved in advocating for black history and civil rights. (more...)
- March 01, 2018
The Black History Month program includes diverse festivities through the celebration of the history and contributions of African Americans. He will speak with students about how to become more involved in advocating for black history and civil rights. (more...)
The Windstream (WIN) Bond Prices Rise 1.1%
- March 01, 2018
The company beat the analyst EPS Estimate with the difference of $-0.64. Windstream (NASDAQ: WIN ) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 22nd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut Windstream from a neutral rating to an underweight rating in a report on Tuesday, January 2nd. Price changes in a company's debt in credit markets often anticipate parallel changes in its stock price. (more...)
- March 01, 2018
The company beat the analyst EPS Estimate with the difference of $-0.64. Windstream (NASDAQ: WIN ) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 22nd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut Windstream from a neutral rating to an underweight rating in a report on Tuesday, January 2nd. Price changes in a company's debt in credit markets often anticipate parallel changes in its stock price. (more...)
Michael Wolff Faked Technical Difficulties To Dodge Interview Question
- March 01, 2018
Mr Fordham then asked. He told the programme: " I sat in the White House on the couch listening, I wasn't supposed to overhear this, but they were standing right there , with Tony Blair and Jared Kushner standing not 15 feet in front of me with Tony Blair, let me choose my words carefully, sucking up to Jared Kushner ". (more...)
- March 01, 2018
Mr Fordham then asked. He told the programme: " I sat in the White House on the couch listening, I wasn't supposed to overhear this, but they were standing right there , with Tony Blair and Jared Kushner standing not 15 feet in front of me with Tony Blair, let me choose my words carefully, sucking up to Jared Kushner ". (more...)
For 2nd Time, Russia Uses Video Game Footage for Syria
- March 01, 2018
As the country celebrated Defender of Fatherland Day last week, state-owned Channel One made a decision to honour Russian soldiers fighting in Syria by sharing footage from the war-torn country in the latest episode of weekly show Voskresnoye Vremya . (more...)
- March 01, 2018
As the country celebrated Defender of Fatherland Day last week, state-owned Channel One made a decision to honour Russian soldiers fighting in Syria by sharing footage from the war-torn country in the latest episode of weekly show Voskresnoye Vremya . (more...)
Waltham Forest Is London's First Ever Borough Of Culture
- March 01, 2018
We've seen in the bids that have been submitted the brilliant ambition of boroughs across our city to deliver real change in their local areas through the transformative power of culture. Projects include a culture manifesto written by the artist Bob and Roberta Smith , and a digital installation called Molecules in the Marshes on Walthamstow Marshes, developed by the local artist Zarah Hussain and involving every school in the borough. (more...)
- March 01, 2018
We've seen in the bids that have been submitted the brilliant ambition of boroughs across our city to deliver real change in their local areas through the transformative power of culture. Projects include a culture manifesto written by the artist Bob and Roberta Smith , and a digital installation called Molecules in the Marshes on Walthamstow Marshes, developed by the local artist Zarah Hussain and involving every school in the borough. (more...)
United States imposes largest package of sanctions against North Korea
- March 01, 2018
US President Donald Trump said on Friday the United States would impose the "largest-ever" package of sanctions on North Korea, intensifying pressure on the reclusive country to give up its nuclear and missile programs. The sanctions, he said, "shine a spotlight on the practices employed by the government of North Korea to falsify identification information on ships and illicit cargo". (more...)
- March 01, 2018
US President Donald Trump said on Friday the United States would impose the "largest-ever" package of sanctions on North Korea, intensifying pressure on the reclusive country to give up its nuclear and missile programs. The sanctions, he said, "shine a spotlight on the practices employed by the government of North Korea to falsify identification information on ships and illicit cargo". (more...)
NewsAlert:Patrick Brown ends bid to reclaim Ont. Tory leadership: party official
- March 01, 2018
Notwithstanding the questions raised about CTV's reporting of the sexual misconduct allegations, in this time of #metoo, it was inevitable that these allegations would be reported by the media. Brown responded to Hillier's allegations Thursday, sharing a copy on social media of a two-page letter to the integrity commissioner that called the accusations "entirely fictional" and a "crass attempt to spin the legal as illegal". (more...)
- March 01, 2018
Notwithstanding the questions raised about CTV's reporting of the sexual misconduct allegations, in this time of #metoo, it was inevitable that these allegations would be reported by the media. Brown responded to Hillier's allegations Thursday, sharing a copy on social media of a two-page letter to the integrity commissioner that called the accusations "entirely fictional" and a "crass attempt to spin the legal as illegal". (more...)
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