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Deepika Padukone feels 'happy and proud' over Padmaavat performance at BO
- January 30, 2018
However, he was extremely happy that his gamble paid off and "such validation also gives me the confidence to take bigger risks, challenge stereotypes and push the envelope further". The film is based on the epic poem Padmavat (1540) by Malik Muhammad Jayasi, the film narrates the story of Padmavati , a Rajput queen who committed jauhar (self-immolation) to protect herself from Khilji. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
However, he was extremely happy that his gamble paid off and "such validation also gives me the confidence to take bigger risks, challenge stereotypes and push the envelope further". The film is based on the epic poem Padmavat (1540) by Malik Muhammad Jayasi, the film narrates the story of Padmavati , a Rajput queen who committed jauhar (self-immolation) to protect herself from Khilji. (more...)
Indonesian police cut transgender women's hair to force 'manly makeover'
- January 30, 2018
At least a dozen trans employees were detained over claims that they had teased a group of boys, the report said. "Their numbers are growing here - I don't want that", he added. Surianata said the operation had been part of a campaign to prevent LGBT people from "adversely affecting" Indonesia's next generation. Indonesia has seen its authorities implement a crackdown on the LGBT community. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
At least a dozen trans employees were detained over claims that they had teased a group of boys, the report said. "Their numbers are growing here - I don't want that", he added. Surianata said the operation had been part of a campaign to prevent LGBT people from "adversely affecting" Indonesia's next generation. Indonesia has seen its authorities implement a crackdown on the LGBT community. (more...)
State of the Union: How 'Teleprompter Trump' can win the night
- January 30, 2018
Most voters think President TrumpDonald John TrumpTrump: If there's no wall, there's no DACA fix Trump appears to call out Samsung over missing Federal Bureau of Investigation text messages Trump Commerce pick told lawmakers he would look at reversing Obama move on internet oversight: report MORE's first State of the Union address should focus on improving the health-care system, according to a new Morning Consult-Politico poll. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
Most voters think President TrumpDonald John TrumpTrump: If there's no wall, there's no DACA fix Trump appears to call out Samsung over missing Federal Bureau of Investigation text messages Trump Commerce pick told lawmakers he would look at reversing Obama move on internet oversight: report MORE's first State of the Union address should focus on improving the health-care system, according to a new Morning Consult-Politico poll. (more...)
China denies spying on African Union
- January 30, 2018
Previously, while in Switzerland, Mnangagwa held several meetings with other Heads of States plus also high profile business-people who include meeting the managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Christine Lagarde. They assured that peace and stability will continue to be given priority in the continent. What is the progress? "Reforms need a lot of mindset change, change doesn't come easy, it requires hard work and sometimes taking risks but the most important thing is ... (more...)
- January 30, 2018
Previously, while in Switzerland, Mnangagwa held several meetings with other Heads of States plus also high profile business-people who include meeting the managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Christine Lagarde. They assured that peace and stability will continue to be given priority in the continent. What is the progress? "Reforms need a lot of mindset change, change doesn't come easy, it requires hard work and sometimes taking risks but the most important thing is ... (more...)
Tourists Arrested in Cambodia for "Dancing Pornographically" Near Famed Temple
- January 30, 2018
In this photo dated January 27, 2018, issued by Cambodian National Police, a group of foreigners stand after they were arrested for "dancing pornographically" at a party in Siem Reap town, near the country's famed Angkor Wat temple complex. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
In this photo dated January 27, 2018, issued by Cambodian National Police, a group of foreigners stand after they were arrested for "dancing pornographically" at a party in Siem Reap town, near the country's famed Angkor Wat temple complex. (more...)
1-3 inches of snow expected overnight in WNC
- January 30, 2018
The timing is not good for schools, and it will be another tough call for Tuesday morning, Horst said in an email. Workers clear the snow at the Long Island Rail Road station in Ronkonkoma, Tuesday , Jan. The snowfall forecast is at the top of this post... and it really is the same map I've been displaying all weekend - I just got a little more specific on coverage area. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
The timing is not good for schools, and it will be another tough call for Tuesday morning, Horst said in an email. Workers clear the snow at the Long Island Rail Road station in Ronkonkoma, Tuesday , Jan. The snowfall forecast is at the top of this post... and it really is the same map I've been displaying all weekend - I just got a little more specific on coverage area. (more...)
Former congresswoman expected to begin federal sentence Monday
- January 30, 2018
Disgraced former Florida Rep. Brown will report to a federal prison in Sumter County after receiving a five-year sentence late last year, on December. Brown has maintained her innocence and said she simply mismanaged her finances. He has already reported to a Maryland prison to serve his sentence. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
Disgraced former Florida Rep. Brown will report to a federal prison in Sumter County after receiving a five-year sentence late last year, on December. Brown has maintained her innocence and said she simply mismanaged her finances. He has already reported to a Maryland prison to serve his sentence. (more...)
Kim Jong-nam 'met American man 4 days before his assassination'
- January 30, 2018
Two alleged female assassins, Indonesian Siti Aisyah and Vietnamese Doan Thi Huong, have been accused of smearing VX nerve agent on Kim's face in the crowded airport terminal. "Investigative authorities suspect that North Korea's secret police had gotten wind of Kim's activities and itinerary", the newspaper report concluded. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
Two alleged female assassins, Indonesian Siti Aisyah and Vietnamese Doan Thi Huong, have been accused of smearing VX nerve agent on Kim's face in the crowded airport terminal. "Investigative authorities suspect that North Korea's secret police had gotten wind of Kim's activities and itinerary", the newspaper report concluded. (more...)
SolGen ready to defend Palace's suspension of Carandang
- January 30, 2018
A LAWMAKER on Tuesday, January 30, urged the Ombudsman to uphold and assert its status as an independent constitutional body. "While silent as to the disciplinary authority over a Deputy Ombudsman, the subsequent enactment of the Ombudsman Act filled this gap and expressly granted the authority to the President", Calida said. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
A LAWMAKER on Tuesday, January 30, urged the Ombudsman to uphold and assert its status as an independent constitutional body. "While silent as to the disciplinary authority over a Deputy Ombudsman, the subsequent enactment of the Ombudsman Act filled this gap and expressly granted the authority to the President", Calida said. (more...)
Kesha Just Slayed Her Performance of "Praying" at the Grammys
- January 30, 2018
It was perhaps the most powerful Grammys moment we've seen in a while and was a tribute to a movement that isn't about individuals but is about changing a culture. Janelle Monáe , wearing a Time's Up pin, introduced her with a speech that emphasized the symbolic importance of Kesha's performance. LAST NIGHT, THE Grammy Awards took place in NY - and as at the Golden Globes earlier this month, the focus was on the #MeToo movement. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
It was perhaps the most powerful Grammys moment we've seen in a while and was a tribute to a movement that isn't about individuals but is about changing a culture. Janelle Monáe , wearing a Time's Up pin, introduced her with a speech that emphasized the symbolic importance of Kesha's performance. LAST NIGHT, THE Grammy Awards took place in NY - and as at the Golden Globes earlier this month, the focus was on the #MeToo movement. (more...)
Trump to Turn State of the Union Address Into Live Fundraising Event
- January 30, 2018
The comments came as part of an overall discussion about a celebrity lead counter-State of the Union event being held Monday night in New York City with stars like Ruffalo, Whoopi Goldberg, Wanda Sykes and Rosie Perez. Although Trump is notoriously unpredictable in press conferences and campaign settings, he has tended to follow his prepared text in relatively formal speeches, including in his inaugural address and in a speech to a joint session of Congress one year ago. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
The comments came as part of an overall discussion about a celebrity lead counter-State of the Union event being held Monday night in New York City with stars like Ruffalo, Whoopi Goldberg, Wanda Sykes and Rosie Perez. Although Trump is notoriously unpredictable in press conferences and campaign settings, he has tended to follow his prepared text in relatively formal speeches, including in his inaugural address and in a speech to a joint session of Congress one year ago. (more...)
Tory minister calls pro-Brexit MPs 'swivel-eyed' in group WhatsApp message
- January 30, 2018
May's official spokesman told the BBC that she was "grasping the many opportunities" of Brexit while also acting on housing, schools and the NHS. And Justine Greening, the former education secretary who was sacked by the Prime Minister earlier this month, called for greater loyalty from MPs. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
May's official spokesman told the BBC that she was "grasping the many opportunities" of Brexit while also acting on housing, schools and the NHS. And Justine Greening, the former education secretary who was sacked by the Prime Minister earlier this month, called for greater loyalty from MPs. (more...)
Syrian Kurds boycott Russian-sponsored Sochi talks following Turkey assault on Afrin
- January 30, 2018
General Joseph Votel, commander of the United States Central Command, when asked about Cavusolgu's demand. Erdogan has described the attack on the Kurdish forces as a battle within a larger "postmodern Crusades" and claimed that the Kurdish presence in Afrin is artificial , despite being located within a traditionally Kurdish region. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
General Joseph Votel, commander of the United States Central Command, when asked about Cavusolgu's demand. Erdogan has described the attack on the Kurdish forces as a battle within a larger "postmodern Crusades" and claimed that the Kurdish presence in Afrin is artificial , despite being located within a traditionally Kurdish region. (more...)
Kenya's Odinga to be "sworn-in" as alternative President
- January 30, 2018
The planned "inauguration" has raised fears of violence as police had vowed not to allow the event to go ahead. President Uhuru Kenyatta was sworn in for a second term in November after winning the repeat presidential election in October that Odinga boycotted due to doubts it would be free and fair. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
The planned "inauguration" has raised fears of violence as police had vowed not to allow the event to go ahead. President Uhuru Kenyatta was sworn in for a second term in November after winning the repeat presidential election in October that Odinga boycotted due to doubts it would be free and fair. (more...)
Yemen separatists capture Aden, government confined to presidential palace
- January 30, 2018
The troops guarding the checkpoint are part of a unit called the Elite Shabwa Force that was trained by the United Arab Emirates and deployed past year to the region. The International Committee of the Red Cross said fighting continued overnight. Late last week, more than twenty people were killed in the clashes as supporters of a movement to restore South Yemen's independence from the North reportedly captured several government facilities. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
The troops guarding the checkpoint are part of a unit called the Elite Shabwa Force that was trained by the United Arab Emirates and deployed past year to the region. The International Committee of the Red Cross said fighting continued overnight. Late last week, more than twenty people were killed in the clashes as supporters of a movement to restore South Yemen's independence from the North reportedly captured several government facilities. (more...)
Zeenat Aman slaps a molestation case on a Mumbai businessman
- January 30, 2018
According to Zee News , a case has been registered under Sections 304-D (stalking) and 509 (insulting modesty of a woman) of the Indian Penal Code. Deputy Police comissoner Parambr Singh Dahiya told the media that Amar had been harassing Zeenat on Whatspp since Januaey 25, in which he messaged her objectionable content like videos and photographs. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
According to Zee News , a case has been registered under Sections 304-D (stalking) and 509 (insulting modesty of a woman) of the Indian Penal Code. Deputy Police comissoner Parambr Singh Dahiya told the media that Amar had been harassing Zeenat on Whatspp since Januaey 25, in which he messaged her objectionable content like videos and photographs. (more...)
Tickets to Trump's first State of the Union address contain typo
- January 30, 2018
Photos of the typo, which said "State of the Uniom" instead of "State of the Union", quickly spread on social media. It seems that tickets set to be labeled the event as the "State of the Uniom", causing a delay in their distribution. But the blunder isn't really the latest covfefe , because the typo was not the fault of anyone in the White House. Marco Rubio tweeting about the error. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
Photos of the typo, which said "State of the Uniom" instead of "State of the Union", quickly spread on social media. It seems that tickets set to be labeled the event as the "State of the Uniom", causing a delay in their distribution. But the blunder isn't really the latest covfefe , because the typo was not the fault of anyone in the White House. Marco Rubio tweeting about the error. (more...)
We expect significant changes in income tax slabs, say taxpayers
- January 30, 2018
After simplifying India's complex indirect tax system past year, reports suggested that Jaitley could announce some relief for the country's middle class. However, we foresee a low likelihood that the fiscal deficit in FY2019 would be capped at this level. This year there are guesses that Mr. Jaitley could exemption limits and/or tax slabs. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
After simplifying India's complex indirect tax system past year, reports suggested that Jaitley could announce some relief for the country's middle class. However, we foresee a low likelihood that the fiscal deficit in FY2019 would be capped at this level. This year there are guesses that Mr. Jaitley could exemption limits and/or tax slabs. (more...)
CDC Recommendations for Avoiding Catching The Flu
- January 30, 2018
The flu season continues to be brutal for the third straight week. Daniel Jernigan, MD, MPH, director of the Influenza Division at the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases , reported that while flu activity is beginning to decrease in some parts of the US, it remains high for most of the country, with influenza activity in some areas still rising . (more...)
- January 30, 2018
The flu season continues to be brutal for the third straight week. Daniel Jernigan, MD, MPH, director of the Influenza Division at the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases , reported that while flu activity is beginning to decrease in some parts of the US, it remains high for most of the country, with influenza activity in some areas still rising . (more...)
Melania Trump 'furious with her husband' over Stormy Daniels payoff
- January 30, 2018
First Lady Melania Trump's flights to and from Washington, D.C., during the first part of previous year cost taxpayers $675,000, according to military records obtained by the Wall Street Journal . "The trips mentioned in this story are examples of Mrs. Trump juggling dual roles-putting her son first while also fulfilling some of her duties as First Lady", Trump's spokeswoman told the Journal . (more...)
- January 30, 2018
First Lady Melania Trump's flights to and from Washington, D.C., during the first part of previous year cost taxpayers $675,000, according to military records obtained by the Wall Street Journal . "The trips mentioned in this story are examples of Mrs. Trump juggling dual roles-putting her son first while also fulfilling some of her duties as First Lady", Trump's spokeswoman told the Journal . (more...)
German police break up Kurds' protest of Turkish military op
- January 30, 2018
After launching its Olive Branch operation in Syria's Afrin, the Turkish authorities said that the operation was likely to expand towards the neighboring city of Manbij, where the United States has some 2,000 of its military personnel deployed. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
After launching its Olive Branch operation in Syria's Afrin, the Turkish authorities said that the operation was likely to expand towards the neighboring city of Manbij, where the United States has some 2,000 of its military personnel deployed. (more...)
Super Bowl LII report: Tom Brady practices without glove; Malcom Brown returns
- January 30, 2018
Brady suffered the injury after a collision with running back Rex Burkhead's helmet. Thirteen years later, the Patriots are seeking their sixth Super Bowl title, which would tie them with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the most in National Football League history. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
Brady suffered the injury after a collision with running back Rex Burkhead's helmet. Thirteen years later, the Patriots are seeking their sixth Super Bowl title, which would tie them with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the most in National Football League history. (more...)
US State Division says no to new Russian Federation sanctions
- January 30, 2018
The State Department representative also told Sputnik that the sanctions are created to impose a "cost" upon Russian Federation. A 29 January 2018 deadline has passed without the Trump administration using the authority granted in legislation signed by the president last August to impose new sanctions on Russian Federation for meddling in the 2016 United States presidential election. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
The State Department representative also told Sputnik that the sanctions are created to impose a "cost" upon Russian Federation. A 29 January 2018 deadline has passed without the Trump administration using the authority granted in legislation signed by the president last August to impose new sanctions on Russian Federation for meddling in the 2016 United States presidential election. (more...)
Morocco presents draft African Agenda on Migration to AU
- January 30, 2018
US President Donald Trump says he "deeply respects" the people of Africa and that Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will visit the continent after Trump provoked a firestorm of indignation for using vulgar remarks about Africans. But Mr Kuang - who hailed the headquarters as a "monument" to his country's relationship with the continent - said it was entirely untrue. Senator Shehu Sani of Kaduna Central has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on his appointment as "African Anti-Corruption ... (more...)
- January 30, 2018
US President Donald Trump says he "deeply respects" the people of Africa and that Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will visit the continent after Trump provoked a firestorm of indignation for using vulgar remarks about Africans. But Mr Kuang - who hailed the headquarters as a "monument" to his country's relationship with the continent - said it was entirely untrue. Senator Shehu Sani of Kaduna Central has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on his appointment as "African Anti-Corruption ... (more...)
Trump's Proxy War with Robert Mueller Finds a New Target
- January 30, 2018
Lindsey Graham said on ABC's "This Week" that he saw "no evidence" Trump is now trying to fire Mueller, but pointed to legislation he has sponsored to protect the special counsel. Mueller", Collins told CNN. White House legislative affairs director Marc Short said on "Fox News Sunday" that the White House continues to cooperate with the probe and that he personally did not know of Trump ever "intimating that he wanted to fire Robert Mueller ". (more...)
- January 30, 2018
Lindsey Graham said on ABC's "This Week" that he saw "no evidence" Trump is now trying to fire Mueller, but pointed to legislation he has sponsored to protect the special counsel. Mueller", Collins told CNN. White House legislative affairs director Marc Short said on "Fox News Sunday" that the White House continues to cooperate with the probe and that he personally did not know of Trump ever "intimating that he wanted to fire Robert Mueller ". (more...)
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