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12-hr anti-reservation 'Bharat Bandh' observed in Odisha
- April 10, 2018
The clash comes a day after the Union Home Ministry issued an advisory to all states to take precautionary measures in view of calls on social media for the " Bharat Bandh " by various anti-reservation groups to protest clashes during the April 2 SC/ST shutdown. (more...)
- April 10, 2018
The clash comes a day after the Union Home Ministry issued an advisory to all states to take precautionary measures in view of calls on social media for the " Bharat Bandh " by various anti-reservation groups to protest clashes during the April 2 SC/ST shutdown. (more...)
Response to Syria will be decided within 2 days
- April 10, 2018
Russian Federation proposed its own draft resolution in January to create a new inquiry, but has never put it to a vote. "When, I will not say because I don't like talking about timing". He added that this could mean the rebels carried out an attack using chemical weapons or spread rumours of such an attack. "So it's very hard to get people in because not only has it been hit, it's been surrounded". (more...)
- April 10, 2018
Russian Federation proposed its own draft resolution in January to create a new inquiry, but has never put it to a vote. "When, I will not say because I don't like talking about timing". He added that this could mean the rebels carried out an attack using chemical weapons or spread rumours of such an attack. "So it's very hard to get people in because not only has it been hit, it's been surrounded". (more...)
Israel Folau to meet Rugby Australia over controversial social media post
- April 10, 2018
After their meeting, Rugby Australia boss Raelene Castle said the parties had a "very open, very calm, very honest" conversation regarding the matter. The Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) issued a statement today saying it "cautiously welcomed" Rugby Australia's decision not to discipline Folau for his social media comments. (more...)
- April 10, 2018
After their meeting, Rugby Australia boss Raelene Castle said the parties had a "very open, very calm, very honest" conversation regarding the matter. The Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) issued a statement today saying it "cautiously welcomed" Rugby Australia's decision not to discipline Folau for his social media comments. (more...)
Syria says U.S. suspected of attacking air base but Pentagon denies it
- April 10, 2018
The Pentagon denied the claim in a statement. Israel has so far declined to comment on the situation. Syrian state TV reported on Monday that missiles had been fired at a military facility in the province of Homs. On Sunday, multiple aid organizations reported that dozens of people had been killed in the alleged chemical attack in Douma on April 7, something Damascus and its allies in Russian Federation have strenuously denied. (more...)
- April 10, 2018
The Pentagon denied the claim in a statement. Israel has so far declined to comment on the situation. Syrian state TV reported on Monday that missiles had been fired at a military facility in the province of Homs. On Sunday, multiple aid organizations reported that dozens of people had been killed in the alleged chemical attack in Douma on April 7, something Damascus and its allies in Russian Federation have strenuously denied. (more...)
It's April, but half of Michigan is still covered in snow
- April 10, 2018
Warmer air will slide into the area as the week progresses and temperatures will soar from current below normal levels to much above normal for the upcoming weekend. Highs will be in the 60s ahead of the front on Sunday with highs in the 50s on Monday . It's possible we could have another minor freeze Sunday morning in some valley locations. (more...)
- April 10, 2018
Warmer air will slide into the area as the week progresses and temperatures will soar from current below normal levels to much above normal for the upcoming weekend. Highs will be in the 60s ahead of the front on Sunday with highs in the 50s on Monday . It's possible we could have another minor freeze Sunday morning in some valley locations. (more...)
Bus Roof Sliced off as It Goes Under New York Bridge
- April 10, 2018
The entire length of the 2000 Prevost was sheared in the crash, which happened shortly after 9 p.m. on the Southern State Parkway in Lakeview , according to New York State Police. "We are very lucky". Charter buses, tractor trailers, school buses and other tall vehicles are prohibited from the parkways. "They set up a mass casualty treatment triage and probably saved lives", he said. (more...)
- April 10, 2018
The entire length of the 2000 Prevost was sheared in the crash, which happened shortly after 9 p.m. on the Southern State Parkway in Lakeview , according to New York State Police. "We are very lucky". Charter buses, tractor trailers, school buses and other tall vehicles are prohibited from the parkways. "They set up a mass casualty treatment triage and probably saved lives", he said. (more...)
Mumbai runway shut for maintenance; over 200 flights cancelled or rescheduled
- April 10, 2018
On its part, Air India cancelled at least 34 flights and rescheduled around half a dozen other services till Tuesday evening, while Jet Airways cancelled at least 64 domestic and six global flights. Low-fare carrier SpiceJet cancelled 18 flights on Monday, its spokesperson said without elaborating further. Owing to this, Air India (AI) has has cancelled 34 flights, while it has rescheduled eight of its flights, all domestic-bound. (more...)
- April 10, 2018
On its part, Air India cancelled at least 34 flights and rescheduled around half a dozen other services till Tuesday evening, while Jet Airways cancelled at least 64 domestic and six global flights. Low-fare carrier SpiceJet cancelled 18 flights on Monday, its spokesperson said without elaborating further. Owing to this, Air India (AI) has has cancelled 34 flights, while it has rescheduled eight of its flights, all domestic-bound. (more...)
Trio of states pledge 1600 troops for Trump's border fight
- April 10, 2018
The Arizona National Guard said 225 troops would be deployed on Monday and 113 on Tuesday, according to the AP. Santa Cruz County Sheriff Tony Estrada says he can't speak for other border sheriffs but he says a thousand agents operate in Santa Cruz County and that's plenty. (more...)
- April 10, 2018
The Arizona National Guard said 225 troops would be deployed on Monday and 113 on Tuesday, according to the AP. Santa Cruz County Sheriff Tony Estrada says he can't speak for other border sheriffs but he says a thousand agents operate in Santa Cruz County and that's plenty. (more...)
Parkland's Hogg Taking Gap Year to Work on 2018 Midterms
- April 10, 2018
Stacey Newman, criticized Allman for his actions and said he crossed a line. The context of the tweet wasn't clear. While Ingraham apologized on Twitter a day after her initial tweet, Hogg did not accept the apology. Ingraham, a conservative commentator on the network, mocked Hogg's rejection from some colleges on Twitter last month, prompting the Marjory Stoneman Douglas student to publish a list of Ingraham's advertisers and pressuring them to drop support for her show. (more...)
- April 10, 2018
Stacey Newman, criticized Allman for his actions and said he crossed a line. The context of the tweet wasn't clear. While Ingraham apologized on Twitter a day after her initial tweet, Hogg did not accept the apology. Ingraham, a conservative commentator on the network, mocked Hogg's rejection from some colleges on Twitter last month, prompting the Marjory Stoneman Douglas student to publish a list of Ingraham's advertisers and pressuring them to drop support for her show. (more...)
'RHOA' Star Kenya Moore, Husband Marc Daly Expecting First Child
- April 10, 2018
Instead, she stated, "I absolutely want children". "We will definitely be welcoming a boy or girl in late this year", Kenya said. Within seconds, her The Real Housewives of Atlanta fans shared their congratulations, but she then changed the hashtag to simply say " her family". (more...)
- April 10, 2018
Instead, she stated, "I absolutely want children". "We will definitely be welcoming a boy or girl in late this year", Kenya said. Within seconds, her The Real Housewives of Atlanta fans shared their congratulations, but she then changed the hashtag to simply say " her family". (more...)
Cosby paid accuser US$3.38m, US sexual assault retrial hears
- April 10, 2018
Constand claims that Cosby drugged her and raped her, while the ex-comedian denies it. Opening statements were delayed after Cosby's team submitted a motion to dismiss juror 11, a white man, after he allegedly told a fellow prospective juror (who was not selected) that he thought Cosby was guilty. (more...)
- April 10, 2018
Constand claims that Cosby drugged her and raped her, while the ex-comedian denies it. Opening statements were delayed after Cosby's team submitted a motion to dismiss juror 11, a white man, after he allegedly told a fellow prospective juror (who was not selected) that he thought Cosby was guilty. (more...)
Train runs without engine for 10 km in Odisha, passengers safe
- April 10, 2018
The pilotless train travelled for about 15 km before it was stopped around 11 pm outside the Kesinga railway station. It all started when rail staff set out to attach a new engine to the train, which was due to arrive from the western state of Gujarat to the eastern state of Odisha on Saturday evening. (more...)
- April 10, 2018
The pilotless train travelled for about 15 km before it was stopped around 11 pm outside the Kesinga railway station. It all started when rail staff set out to attach a new engine to the train, which was due to arrive from the western state of Gujarat to the eastern state of Odisha on Saturday evening. (more...)
Russian Woman Faces Horrific Death After Doctors Confuse Saline With Formaldehyde
- April 10, 2018
Fedyaeva was getting a routine surgery at a hospital in Ulyanovsk last month when doctors placed her on a formalin drip - which can also be used as a disinfectant, the paper reported. "I think they just wanted me to go away and to hide everything", Galina said, adding that the doctors discovered their mistake but they did nothing to help. (more...)
- April 10, 2018
Fedyaeva was getting a routine surgery at a hospital in Ulyanovsk last month when doctors placed her on a formalin drip - which can also be used as a disinfectant, the paper reported. "I think they just wanted me to go away and to hide everything", Galina said, adding that the doctors discovered their mistake but they did nothing to help. (more...)
Trump Tower fire: Man dies in blaze at NY property
- April 09, 2018
Trump Tower, considered the jewel in the businessman's real estate empire, was built in 1983 when fire sprinklers in high rises were not required by New York City law. Soon, flames could be seen making their way across the unit as dark plumes of smoke billowed upward, obstructing numerous floors above. "The rest of the building had considerable amount of smoke", said FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro . (more...)
- April 09, 2018
Trump Tower, considered the jewel in the businessman's real estate empire, was built in 1983 when fire sprinklers in high rises were not required by New York City law. Soon, flames could be seen making their way across the unit as dark plumes of smoke billowed upward, obstructing numerous floors above. "The rest of the building had considerable amount of smoke", said FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro . (more...)
Released data shows Arabs not among Cambridge Analytica scandal Facebook users
- April 09, 2018
Later today , April 9, Facebook will begin telling all of its 2.2 billion users whether their data was wrongfully accessed by Cambridge Analytica (CA). The Trump Campaign hired them during the 2016 election. The app vacuumed up not just the data of the people who took it, but also - thanks to Facebook's loose restrictions - data from their friends, too, including details that they hadn't meant to share publicly. (more...)
- April 09, 2018
Later today , April 9, Facebook will begin telling all of its 2.2 billion users whether their data was wrongfully accessed by Cambridge Analytica (CA). The Trump Campaign hired them during the 2016 election. The app vacuumed up not just the data of the people who took it, but also - thanks to Facebook's loose restrictions - data from their friends, too, including details that they hadn't meant to share publicly. (more...)
Amid growing tension, Trump confident China will yield
- April 09, 2018
Some global investors have, however, taken solace from signals that the Trump administration may be taking a harsh line as a bargaining tactic towards dealmaking with China. "China will take down its Trade Barriers because it is the right thing to do". But China's foreign ministry was less sanguine. The U.S. bought more than $500 billion in goods from China previous year and now is planning or considering penalties on some $150 billion of those imports. (more...)
- April 09, 2018
Some global investors have, however, taken solace from signals that the Trump administration may be taking a harsh line as a bargaining tactic towards dealmaking with China. "China will take down its Trade Barriers because it is the right thing to do". But China's foreign ministry was less sanguine. The U.S. bought more than $500 billion in goods from China previous year and now is planning or considering penalties on some $150 billion of those imports. (more...)
Light wintry mix and snow possible tonight
- April 09, 2018
Up to an inch of snow could fall in those areas by the time the snow stopped falling, according to the National Weather Service . The circulation around this low will sweep much warmer air northward over our region, and at least at first, it will stay far enough west to give us some relatively dry days. (more...)
- April 09, 2018
Up to an inch of snow could fall in those areas by the time the snow stopped falling, according to the National Weather Service . The circulation around this low will sweep much warmer air northward over our region, and at least at first, it will stay far enough west to give us some relatively dry days. (more...)
Olivier awards 2018: the most glamorous looks from the red carpet
- April 09, 2018
Lin-Manuel Miranda's creation, which opened in London in December a year ago after enjoying huge success in NY, is also nominated for best new musical. Other contenders in acting categories include Bryan Cranston for " Network ", Andrew Garfield for " Angels in America " and Imelda Staunton, nominated for both " Follies " and " Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? ". (more...)
- April 09, 2018
Lin-Manuel Miranda's creation, which opened in London in December a year ago after enjoying huge success in NY, is also nominated for best new musical. Other contenders in acting categories include Bryan Cranston for " Network ", Andrew Garfield for " Angels in America " and Imelda Staunton, nominated for both " Follies " and " Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? ". (more...)
North Korea tells U.S. it's willing to talks about denuclearisation
- April 09, 2018
It was not made known when or how the message was delivered, but the United States official told media on condition of anonymity that Washington and Pyongyang have held secret contacts recently. If the Moon-Kim summit goes poorly, there may not even be a Trump-Kim summit and tensions will spike on the Peninsula. The secret talks are also a preparation for a meeting between Pompeo and his North Korea counterpart set to take place before the summit is held. (more...)
- April 09, 2018
It was not made known when or how the message was delivered, but the United States official told media on condition of anonymity that Washington and Pyongyang have held secret contacts recently. If the Moon-Kim summit goes poorly, there may not even be a Trump-Kim summit and tensions will spike on the Peninsula. The secret talks are also a preparation for a meeting between Pompeo and his North Korea counterpart set to take place before the summit is held. (more...)
Oklahoma teachers demand more after lawmakers approve $40M
- April 09, 2018
Athletes from around the state gathered at the Carl Albert Invitational in Midwest City last week. While the protest began over teacher pay, educators have shifted their emphasis, pressing lawmakers to invest more in classrooms and saying their walkout is in the name of students who are not getting the resources they need to learn. (more...)
- April 09, 2018
Athletes from around the state gathered at the Carl Albert Invitational in Midwest City last week. While the protest began over teacher pay, educators have shifted their emphasis, pressing lawmakers to invest more in classrooms and saying their walkout is in the name of students who are not getting the resources they need to learn. (more...)
'No Innocent People' in Gaza Says Israel Defense Minister as Killings Continue
- April 09, 2018
Israel has faced mounting questions over its use of live fire after 10 days of protests and clashes along the Gaza Strip border. The army said that soldiers monitoring closed circuit cameras spotted three men as they broke through the border to place the explosive devices, and then later crossed back into Gaza. (more...)
- April 09, 2018
Israel has faced mounting questions over its use of live fire after 10 days of protests and clashes along the Gaza Strip border. The army said that soldiers monitoring closed circuit cameras spotted three men as they broke through the border to place the explosive devices, and then later crossed back into Gaza. (more...)
Cosby back on trial for sexual assault in #MeToo world
- April 09, 2018
O'Neill blocked Jackson's testimony at the first trial after Constand said that she did not know her. Cosby's lawyers alleged prosecutors were discriminatory in wanting the woman off the case and later accused a member of the prosecution team of making a racially derogatory remark. (more...)
- April 09, 2018
O'Neill blocked Jackson's testimony at the first trial after Constand said that she did not know her. Cosby's lawyers alleged prosecutors were discriminatory in wanting the woman off the case and later accused a member of the prosecution team of making a racially derogatory remark. (more...)
Cauvery issue: Bus services between Karnataka-Tamil Nadu resume
- April 09, 2018
The Centre was asked to submit a plan on how water will be distributed in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka . Meanwhile, Karnataka MPs have been protesting in front of Parliament against the setting up of the Cauvery Management Board . He also said people from different walks of life have been protesting across Tamil Nadu for the welfare of poor farmers. Citing examples of the BBMB and Narmada Control Authority (NCA), the government has argued that the ownership, operation and maintenance have to ... (more...)
- April 09, 2018
The Centre was asked to submit a plan on how water will be distributed in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka . Meanwhile, Karnataka MPs have been protesting in front of Parliament against the setting up of the Cauvery Management Board . He also said people from different walks of life have been protesting across Tamil Nadu for the welfare of poor farmers. Citing examples of the BBMB and Narmada Control Authority (NCA), the government has argued that the ownership, operation and maintenance have to ... (more...)
WATCH Alleged Footage of Missile Strike on Syrian Airbase in Homs
- April 09, 2018
Top White House officials were uncertain what advice Bolton may have given Trump about Syria, said a USA official. Even because the White Home, after some delay, imposed robust new sanctions on Russian Federation within the wake of its US election meddling and suspected poisoning of a former spy on British soil, Trump left it to others in his administration to ship the rebukes to Moscow. (more...)
- April 09, 2018
Top White House officials were uncertain what advice Bolton may have given Trump about Syria, said a USA official. Even because the White Home, after some delay, imposed robust new sanctions on Russian Federation within the wake of its US election meddling and suspected poisoning of a former spy on British soil, Trump left it to others in his administration to ship the rebukes to Moscow. (more...)
Facebook suspends data firm in wake of privacy scandal
- April 09, 2018
It says it engaged a university professor "in good faith" to collect Facebook data in a manner similar to how other third-party app developers have harvested personal information. Facebook will begin alerting users whose private data may have been compromised in the Cambridge Analytica scandal starting Monday. He said: 'I think that it could be higher, absolutely'. (more...)
- April 09, 2018
It says it engaged a university professor "in good faith" to collect Facebook data in a manner similar to how other third-party app developers have harvested personal information. Facebook will begin alerting users whose private data may have been compromised in the Cambridge Analytica scandal starting Monday. He said: 'I think that it could be higher, absolutely'. (more...)
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