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CBI to probe Kerala custodial death case
- Января 19, 2018
After Sreejith's protest seeking a CBI investigation into his brother's alleged custodial death, earned far-reaching attention and support through social media, the state government was under tremendous pressure to act. Meanwhile, the Home department filed an affidavit saying that the court should not interfere with their findings which are based on facts. He died two days later. (more...)
- Января 19, 2018
After Sreejith's protest seeking a CBI investigation into his brother's alleged custodial death, earned far-reaching attention and support through social media, the state government was under tremendous pressure to act. Meanwhile, the Home department filed an affidavit saying that the court should not interfere with their findings which are based on facts. He died two days later. (more...)
I'm not racist, Trump says after 'shithole countries' remark
- Января 19, 2018
The Haitians and their supporters shouted, "Our country is not a shithole", according to video posted by WPEC-TV, and engaged in a shouting match with the pro-Trump demonstrators who typically gather on the other side of the street. "Senator Dicky Durbin totally misrepresented what was said at the DACA meeting", Trump tweeted Monday, using a nickname to needle the IL senator. "Probably should record future meetings - unfortunately, no trust!" Trump also expressed a preference for immigrants ... (more...)
- Января 19, 2018
The Haitians and their supporters shouted, "Our country is not a shithole", according to video posted by WPEC-TV, and engaged in a shouting match with the pro-Trump demonstrators who typically gather on the other side of the street. "Senator Dicky Durbin totally misrepresented what was said at the DACA meeting", Trump tweeted Monday, using a nickname to needle the IL senator. "Probably should record future meetings - unfortunately, no trust!" Trump also expressed a preference for immigrants ... (more...)
Trump says Sen. Durbin misrepresented what the president said during DACA meeting
- Января 19, 2018
We demand that Mr Trump retract as well as apologise, not only to the Africans, but to all people of African descent around the globe. If, indeed, Trump is racist, I don't see how apologizing changes that. And it means the American president does not understand or appreciate the American story. True or not, no one likes to be called a shithead. The controversy sparked a strong backlash, both in the United States and internationally, with Trump's opponents accusing him of flat-out racism, and ... (more...)
- Января 19, 2018
We demand that Mr Trump retract as well as apologise, not only to the Africans, but to all people of African descent around the globe. If, indeed, Trump is racist, I don't see how apologizing changes that. And it means the American president does not understand or appreciate the American story. True or not, no one likes to be called a shithead. The controversy sparked a strong backlash, both in the United States and internationally, with Trump's opponents accusing him of flat-out racism, and ... (more...)
Federal government begins accepting DACA renewals following court order
- Января 19, 2018
Graham was one of several lawmakers who met with the president last Tuesday to discuss a possible deal on immigration - and the president indicated he would sign an extension of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. The Post broke an anonymously-sourced story that alleged that Trump asked the senators why they would want people from Haiti, Africa, and other "s***hole countries" coming into the United States. (more...)
- Января 19, 2018
Graham was one of several lawmakers who met with the president last Tuesday to discuss a possible deal on immigration - and the president indicated he would sign an extension of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. The Post broke an anonymously-sourced story that alleged that Trump asked the senators why they would want people from Haiti, Africa, and other "s***hole countries" coming into the United States. (more...)
Donald Trump has the lowest approval rating on record
- Января 19, 2018
Bush's final year in office. From a new Gallup poll : "World's Approval of U.S. Leadership Drops to New Low". Gallup found that the median of worldwide disapproval of United States leadership has hit a new record of 43%, higher than disapproval of Russian Federation (36%), China (30%) or Germany (25%). (more...)
- Января 19, 2018
Bush's final year in office. From a new Gallup poll : "World's Approval of U.S. Leadership Drops to New Low". Gallup found that the median of worldwide disapproval of United States leadership has hit a new record of 43%, higher than disapproval of Russian Federation (36%), China (30%) or Germany (25%). (more...)
Pope Francis Officiates Impromptu Wedding of 2 Flight Attendants During Flight
- Января 19, 2018
The Chilean couple had earlier married in a civil ceremony in 2010 and are already parents to two children. Podest and Ciuffardi met more than 10 years ago when she was his boss as a steward for LATAM, Chile's flagship airline. "Violence makes the fairest of the causes turn into a liar one", said Pope Francis during the mass. He will also meet with the indigenous people of the Amazon during his visit to Puerto Maldonado. (more...)
- Января 19, 2018
The Chilean couple had earlier married in a civil ceremony in 2010 and are already parents to two children. Podest and Ciuffardi met more than 10 years ago when she was his boss as a steward for LATAM, Chile's flagship airline. "Violence makes the fairest of the causes turn into a liar one", said Pope Francis during the mass. He will also meet with the indigenous people of the Amazon during his visit to Puerto Maldonado. (more...)
South Korea considers shutting down domestic cryptocurrency exchanges
- Января 19, 2018
Why has bitcoin's price fallen? Worries about a crackdown by global regulators on cryptocurrency trading could slow the pace of bitcoin's rise but should not threaten its existence, investors and market participants at a cryptocurrency conference said on January 18. (more...)
- Января 19, 2018
Why has bitcoin's price fallen? Worries about a crackdown by global regulators on cryptocurrency trading could slow the pace of bitcoin's rise but should not threaten its existence, investors and market participants at a cryptocurrency conference said on January 18. (more...)
Pyongyang Suggests Sending Performance Group to Olympics
- Января 19, 2018
A pair of North Korean figure skaters qualified for the Olympics, but North Korea missed a deadline to confirm their participation. South Korean officials will deliberate the idea with the UN CommandInterest is focusing on North Korea's proposal for the musical group that will be performing during the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics to cross into South Korea overland at Panmunjeom. (more...)
- Января 19, 2018
A pair of North Korean figure skaters qualified for the Olympics, but North Korea missed a deadline to confirm their participation. South Korean officials will deliberate the idea with the UN CommandInterest is focusing on North Korea's proposal for the musical group that will be performing during the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics to cross into South Korea overland at Panmunjeom. (more...)
Sean Dyche: I have never eaten worms
- Января 19, 2018
In an attempt to verify the earthworm anecdote, i contacted several former teammates of Dyche and Andersen including Matt Hill, Brian Tinnion, Ade Akinbiyi and Bo Andersen. "I've done this here and when I was a manager at Watford, you get one of them nice, big, juicy worms , hang it out your mouth just on the edge there", Dyche said, then imitating swishing the worm around his mouth. (more...)
- Января 19, 2018
In an attempt to verify the earthworm anecdote, i contacted several former teammates of Dyche and Andersen including Matt Hill, Brian Tinnion, Ade Akinbiyi and Bo Andersen. "I've done this here and when I was a manager at Watford, you get one of them nice, big, juicy worms , hang it out your mouth just on the edge there", Dyche said, then imitating swishing the worm around his mouth. (more...)
35-year-old killed in Washington County crash
- Января 19, 2018
According to ISP, McKinley was westbound on IL 15 and Barfield was eastbound, both near the intersection with Liberty Church Road. McKinley, 36, of Coulterville, was headed westbound when he crossed the center line and hit a pickup head on. (more...)
- Января 19, 2018
According to ISP, McKinley was westbound on IL 15 and Barfield was eastbound, both near the intersection with Liberty Church Road. McKinley, 36, of Coulterville, was headed westbound when he crossed the center line and hit a pickup head on. (more...)
Minnesota DNR OK's Change Of Name To Bde Maka Ska
- Января 19, 2018
Lake Calhoun was named in the 1800s after former vice president, senator and outspoken slavery supporter John Calhoun. "The DNR respects the role of elected county boards in determining name changes for geographic features", DNR Commissioner Tom Landwehr said. (more...)
- Января 19, 2018
Lake Calhoun was named in the 1800s after former vice president, senator and outspoken slavery supporter John Calhoun. "The DNR respects the role of elected county boards in determining name changes for geographic features", DNR Commissioner Tom Landwehr said. (more...)
Amazon Reveals 20 Finalists for 2nd HQ
- Января 19, 2018
Unemployment data is as of November 2017 from the Bureau of Labor Statistics , which measures the percentage of people in the workforce within a metropolitan area without a job. The company received plenty of interest from Southern California cities , including Irvine, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, and Long Beach (the latter cities submitted a joint proposal). (more...)
- Января 19, 2018
Unemployment data is as of November 2017 from the Bureau of Labor Statistics , which measures the percentage of people in the workforce within a metropolitan area without a job. The company received plenty of interest from Southern California cities , including Irvine, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, and Long Beach (the latter cities submitted a joint proposal). (more...)
Analysts See $-0.01 EPS for Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (HLX)
- Января 19, 2018
It has underperformed by 33.18% the S&P500. HLX is now priced at a -7.86% to its one-year price target of 9.42. Analysts await AxoGen, Inc. Cowen set a $10.00 price target on Helix Energy Solutions Group (NYSE: HLX ) in a research note released on Thursday. (more...)
- Января 19, 2018
It has underperformed by 33.18% the S&P500. HLX is now priced at a -7.86% to its one-year price target of 9.42. Analysts await AxoGen, Inc. Cowen set a $10.00 price target on Helix Energy Solutions Group (NYSE: HLX ) in a research note released on Thursday. (more...)
Spokane doesn't make the cut for Amazon HQ
- Января 19, 2018
In the South, Miami and Atlanta are being considered. Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino announces that the county wants to make a pitch for Amazon's second headquarters September 26, 2017 at the Westcheter County Center in White Plains. (more...)
- Января 19, 2018
In the South, Miami and Atlanta are being considered. Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino announces that the county wants to make a pitch for Amazon's second headquarters September 26, 2017 at the Westcheter County Center in White Plains. (more...)
Trump takes to Twitter to blast Democrats over DACA
- Января 19, 2018
But without DACA, they face an uncertain future and nowhere to call home. "On Saturday night they issued guidance on their website as per the court order, giving instructions as to how individuals who had previously received DACA could now apply, and that's important because when they had first thought to terminate the program, the government give had only given 30 days for individuals whose DACA grants expired before March 5th of this year to renew one last time, but individuals who'd had ... (more...)
- Января 19, 2018
But without DACA, they face an uncertain future and nowhere to call home. "On Saturday night they issued guidance on their website as per the court order, giving instructions as to how individuals who had previously received DACA could now apply, and that's important because when they had first thought to terminate the program, the government give had only given 30 days for individuals whose DACA grants expired before March 5th of this year to renew one last time, but individuals who'd had ... (more...)
Trump accuses Putin of helping N. Korea evade international sanctions
- Января 19, 2018
Trump tweeted on January 3 that his "nuclear button" was "much bigger & more powerful" than the North Korean leader's. In December a year ago, the United States spearheaded the passage of a UN Security Council Resolution sanctioning toughest restrictions on North Korea banning exports of industrial equipment, machinery, transportation vehicles and industrial metals to the hermit nation. (more...)
- Января 19, 2018
Trump tweeted on January 3 that his "nuclear button" was "much bigger & more powerful" than the North Korean leader's. In December a year ago, the United States spearheaded the passage of a UN Security Council Resolution sanctioning toughest restrictions on North Korea banning exports of industrial equipment, machinery, transportation vehicles and industrial metals to the hermit nation. (more...)
President Trump blasts CHIP funding, threatening GOP efforts to avert government shutdown
- Января 19, 2018
Meanwhile, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell warned that a government funding bill should not be held "hostage" to the immigration debate. Lindsey Graham , a Republican from SC, already threatening to vote against a short-term spending bill, McConnell may need even more than nine Democrats to get the House's version of the bill across the finish line in the Senate. (more...)
- Января 19, 2018
Meanwhile, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell warned that a government funding bill should not be held "hostage" to the immigration debate. Lindsey Graham , a Republican from SC, already threatening to vote against a short-term spending bill, McConnell may need even more than nine Democrats to get the House's version of the bill across the finish line in the Senate. (more...)
Trump muddles talks on government funding ahead of House vote on shutdown
- Января 19, 2018
Although the Republicans claim they want to get more time to work out a budget, "every Democrat voted [earlier] to extend the fiscal year by 90 days, and nothing was worked out". Trump wrote on Twitter that if the government were shut down over amnesty and border security, the military would be the biggest loser. Along with Trump, they're poised to blame Democrats for a potential shutdown, though a handful of Republican senators have also said they'll oppose the stopgap bill. (more...)
- Января 19, 2018
Although the Republicans claim they want to get more time to work out a budget, "every Democrat voted [earlier] to extend the fiscal year by 90 days, and nothing was worked out". Trump wrote on Twitter that if the government were shut down over amnesty and border security, the military would be the biggest loser. Along with Trump, they're poised to blame Democrats for a potential shutdown, though a handful of Republican senators have also said they'll oppose the stopgap bill. (more...)
'Pak has to prosecute Hafiz Saeed,' insists US
- Января 19, 2018
He was the mastermind of the 2008 Mumbai attacks which killed many people including Americans. To make it very clear what Washington's view is, Nauert further said the United States regards Saeed a terrorist and part of a foreign terror group. (more...)
- Января 19, 2018
He was the mastermind of the 2008 Mumbai attacks which killed many people including Americans. To make it very clear what Washington's view is, Nauert further said the United States regards Saeed a terrorist and part of a foreign terror group. (more...)
Netshoes (Cayman Limited) Analysts See $-0.23 EPS
- Января 19, 2018
Among 23 analysts covering Santander Consumer USA Holdings (NYSE:SC), 12 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 11 Hold. Fir Tree Inc decreased Santander Consumer Usa Hdg I (SC) stake by 19.1% reported in 2017Q3 SEC filing. Compass Point has "Neutral" rating and $13.50 target. (NYSE:SC) earned "Neutral" rating by Janney Capital on Thursday, April 21. The firm has "Neutral" rating given on Thursday, January 12 by Citigroup. (more...)
- Января 19, 2018
Among 23 analysts covering Santander Consumer USA Holdings (NYSE:SC), 12 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 11 Hold. Fir Tree Inc decreased Santander Consumer Usa Hdg I (SC) stake by 19.1% reported in 2017Q3 SEC filing. Compass Point has "Neutral" rating and $13.50 target. (NYSE:SC) earned "Neutral" rating by Janney Capital on Thursday, April 21. The firm has "Neutral" rating given on Thursday, January 12 by Citigroup. (more...)
New DNA technique suggests Salmonella took out the Aztecs
- Января 19, 2018
DNA evidence on the teeth of the centuries-dead plague victims led the scientists to this conclusion. According to new research published on January 15 in Nature Ecology and Evolution , cocoliztli is not a disease that came from Europe, but was more likely a form of salmonella which affected the region. (more...)
- Января 19, 2018
DNA evidence on the teeth of the centuries-dead plague victims led the scientists to this conclusion. According to new research published on January 15 in Nature Ecology and Evolution , cocoliztli is not a disease that came from Europe, but was more likely a form of salmonella which affected the region. (more...)
Fire Breaks Out at Navrang Studio; Situation Under Control
- Января 19, 2018
Further, one ambulance and seven tankers have also been sent to the location. Sources say that the building was not functional and was also at the risk of collapse. A DNA report earlier in the month also highlighted the strength of Mumbai's fire brigade. The incident took place at around 1 am at the studio. It means every officer must inspect six buildings a day without taking a single day's break. (more...)
- Января 19, 2018
Further, one ambulance and seven tankers have also been sent to the location. Sources say that the building was not functional and was also at the risk of collapse. A DNA report earlier in the month also highlighted the strength of Mumbai's fire brigade. The incident took place at around 1 am at the studio. It means every officer must inspect six buildings a day without taking a single day's break. (more...)
This is the cognitive test the president passed
- Января 19, 2018
The test assesses an individual's language , memory and visuo-spatial skills - among other functions - and is created to spot the symptoms of dementia that come with a neurodegenerative disease like Alzheimer's or Parkinson's. "I don't want to spend the time". No matter who the person is, for me it's an honour. "We don't know whether the House will send us this bill, but the revulsion toward that bill was broad and strong", Schumer said. (more...)
- Января 19, 2018
The test assesses an individual's language , memory and visuo-spatial skills - among other functions - and is created to spot the symptoms of dementia that come with a neurodegenerative disease like Alzheimer's or Parkinson's. "I don't want to spend the time". No matter who the person is, for me it's an honour. "We don't know whether the House will send us this bill, but the revulsion toward that bill was broad and strong", Schumer said. (more...)
House passes stopgap spending bill, Senate fate uncertain
- Января 19, 2018
Or maybe the political machinery will freeze and a shutdown will commence. House Speaker Paul Ryan said the military is being used as a bargaining chip. Pelosi ridiculed the ploy as "like giving you a bowl of doggie doo, putting a cherry on top and calling it a chocolate sundae". Many Democrats have said they want a deal on the fate of undocumented immigrants whose DACA status is due to expire in March before they support another spending bill. (more...)
- Января 19, 2018
Or maybe the political machinery will freeze and a shutdown will commence. House Speaker Paul Ryan said the military is being used as a bargaining chip. Pelosi ridiculed the ploy as "like giving you a bowl of doggie doo, putting a cherry on top and calling it a chocolate sundae". Many Democrats have said they want a deal on the fate of undocumented immigrants whose DACA status is due to expire in March before they support another spending bill. (more...)
Aadhaar an "electronic leash" on citizens: senior lawyer in Supreme Court
- Января 19, 2018
Chandra-chud and Ashok Bhushan, that Aadhaar law, which is related to breach of personal information, is an ex-facie violation of an individual's fundamental right to privacy. "A people's Constitution is being sought to be converted into a State's Constitution", senior Supreme Court lawyer Shyam Divan, appearing for petitioners said. (more...)
- Января 19, 2018
Chandra-chud and Ashok Bhushan, that Aadhaar law, which is related to breach of personal information, is an ex-facie violation of an individual's fundamental right to privacy. "A people's Constitution is being sought to be converted into a State's Constitution", senior Supreme Court lawyer Shyam Divan, appearing for petitioners said. (more...)
Opposition demands magisterial probe into murder of Kathua girl
- Января 19, 2018
Despite a frantic search by her family, she couldn't be located. According to the girl's father Mohammad Yousuf, she bore torture marks on her face and thigh. The opposition lawmakers say that police did not make any effort to trace the girl after she was abducted. He also said that her legs were broken and she had been raped. (more...)
- Января 19, 2018
Despite a frantic search by her family, she couldn't be located. According to the girl's father Mohammad Yousuf, she bore torture marks on her face and thigh. The opposition lawmakers say that police did not make any effort to trace the girl after she was abducted. He also said that her legs were broken and she had been raped. (more...)
Trump weighs in on immigration, funding talks: 'Working on it'
- Января 19, 2018
Conservatives meanwhile objected to running the government on autopilot, without more spending cuts. The House Republican leadership, meanwhile, has offered a plan that doesn't address that issue in a stopgap spending bill, but does include funding to keep CHIP - which provides subsidized health coverage for youngsters in low-income households - in business. (more...)
- Января 19, 2018
Conservatives meanwhile objected to running the government on autopilot, without more spending cuts. The House Republican leadership, meanwhile, has offered a plan that doesn't address that issue in a stopgap spending bill, but does include funding to keep CHIP - which provides subsidized health coverage for youngsters in low-income households - in business. (more...)
Israeli army, Palestinian gunmen trade fire in northern West Bank
- Января 19, 2018
In 2012, Istanbul's Basaksehir Municipality granted her the prestigious Hanzala Courage Award for defying Israeli soldiers who had just arrested her brother. "We will reach anybody who will try to harm Israel's citizens and we will bring them to justice", Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Thursday during a visit to India. (more...)
- Января 19, 2018
In 2012, Istanbul's Basaksehir Municipality granted her the prestigious Hanzala Courage Award for defying Israeli soldiers who had just arrested her brother. "We will reach anybody who will try to harm Israel's citizens and we will bring them to justice", Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Thursday during a visit to India. (more...)
Sinn Fein MP resigns over Kingsmill Twitter video
- Января 19, 2018
McElduff posted an image of a Kingsmill loaf of bread on his head on the 42nd anniversary of the massacre near the village of Kingsmill in South Armagh. A teacher at Holy Trinity College in Cookstown, Mr Canavan has built a successful career as a GAA pundit with Sky Sports and has spent several seasons on the sidelines in high profile managerial roles. (more...)
- Января 19, 2018
McElduff posted an image of a Kingsmill loaf of bread on his head on the 42nd anniversary of the massacre near the village of Kingsmill in South Armagh. A teacher at Holy Trinity College in Cookstown, Mr Canavan has built a successful career as a GAA pundit with Sky Sports and has spent several seasons on the sidelines in high profile managerial roles. (more...)
'Ron Burgundy' Interviews Roger Federer After Australian Open Win
- Января 19, 2018
In other words, Roger Federer was the balls. For 30-year-old Djokovic who was seeded 14th after missing the second half of 2017 with an elbow injury, he won easily in 6-1 6-2 6-4 display. That's where I think I managed to get on top of him, get even on sets, obviously start off well in the third. "I forgot to ask him if that was his real hair or a wig. (more...)
- Января 19, 2018
In other words, Roger Federer was the balls. For 30-year-old Djokovic who was seeded 14th after missing the second half of 2017 with an elbow injury, he won easily in 6-1 6-2 6-4 display. That's where I think I managed to get on top of him, get even on sets, obviously start off well in the third. "I forgot to ask him if that was his real hair or a wig. (more...)