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Modi Speech In Parliament: About AP, TDP, NTR!
- February 08, 2018
He said that India did not get democracy because of Nehru, as the Congress wanted the nation to believe. "This is the same party that divided India ". On the farm sector, the prime minister said that people are making politics over the plight of farmers. The Congress president kept the attacks coming on Twitter too, accusing PM Modi of misleading the country, trying to cover up his failures and skipping issues that concern the public. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
He said that India did not get democracy because of Nehru, as the Congress wanted the nation to believe. "This is the same party that divided India ". On the farm sector, the prime minister said that people are making politics over the plight of farmers. The Congress president kept the attacks coming on Twitter too, accusing PM Modi of misleading the country, trying to cover up his failures and skipping issues that concern the public. (more...)
Winter Olympics 2018: How sanctions affect hockey
- February 08, 2018
By including Kim Jong Un's sister in the Winter Olympics delegation, North Korea set out to irritate the United States, which has sent its own delegation to the event led by Vice President Mike Pence . Kim Yo Jong was promoted by her brother a year ago to a new post in the regime's ruling party that analysts said showed she is more than a mere figurehead. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
By including Kim Jong Un's sister in the Winter Olympics delegation, North Korea set out to irritate the United States, which has sent its own delegation to the event led by Vice President Mike Pence . Kim Yo Jong was promoted by her brother a year ago to a new post in the regime's ruling party that analysts said showed she is more than a mere figurehead. (more...)
North Korea Comes to the Olympics
- February 08, 2018
Yo-jong previously served in the ruling Worker's Party propaganda department, but it was reported she was sacked from her role in October 2015. Ceremonial leader Kim Yong-nam, leader of North Korea's parliament, will lead the group on a visit that some world leaders hope marks improved relations. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
Yo-jong previously served in the ruling Worker's Party propaganda department, but it was reported she was sacked from her role in October 2015. Ceremonial leader Kim Yong-nam, leader of North Korea's parliament, will lead the group on a visit that some world leaders hope marks improved relations. (more...)
Man dismembered body at Pasadena restaurant, took Metro, then burned remains
- February 08, 2018
A Pasadena man was charged today with killing a person whose burned remains were found last week in Cypress Park, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office announced. Police say the murder occurred inside an abandoned restaurant in Pasadena. Gutierrez has convictions for burglary, sexual battery, domestic violence, robbery, possession of a deadly weapon, narcotics and negligent discharge of a firearm. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
A Pasadena man was charged today with killing a person whose burned remains were found last week in Cypress Park, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office announced. Police say the murder occurred inside an abandoned restaurant in Pasadena. Gutierrez has convictions for burglary, sexual battery, domestic violence, robbery, possession of a deadly weapon, narcotics and negligent discharge of a firearm. (more...)
UNC Takes Shot at NC State before Showdown with Duke
- February 08, 2018
The Tar Heels are playing more like a traditional Mike Krzyzewski Duke team, and the Blue Devils are playing more like a traditional Roy Williams North Carolina team. "We're obviously going to have to defend them inside a little better and box them out a little harder". Especially with a team that lost a bunch of big players, North Carolina can't have been expected to be flawless this year. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
The Tar Heels are playing more like a traditional Mike Krzyzewski Duke team, and the Blue Devils are playing more like a traditional Roy Williams North Carolina team. "We're obviously going to have to defend them inside a little better and box them out a little harder". Especially with a team that lost a bunch of big players, North Carolina can't have been expected to be flawless this year. (more...)
Syrian gov't likely uses chlorine gas in rebel-held zones: French FM
- February 08, 2018
French foreign minister Jean-Yves Le Drian on Wednesday told BFM TV that his government insists that all the Iranian proxies fighting on the side of the Assad regime in Syria, including Hezbollah, must leave. Tensions between Iran and France have increased since the end of 2017 after French President Emmanuel Macron had said that Tehran should be "less aggressive" in the region and clarify its ballistic missile program. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
French foreign minister Jean-Yves Le Drian on Wednesday told BFM TV that his government insists that all the Iranian proxies fighting on the side of the Assad regime in Syria, including Hezbollah, must leave. Tensions between Iran and France have increased since the end of 2017 after French President Emmanuel Macron had said that Tehran should be "less aggressive" in the region and clarify its ballistic missile program. (more...)
Maldives SC cancels its earlier decision to release opposition leaders
- February 08, 2018
This was exacerbated by the advent of Saudi influenced Salafist NGOs and the inevitable formation of a shadowy parallel government or an alternative "deep state", so as to speak. After the 2004 tsunami, the Maldives suffered crippling infrastructural losses and heralding the arrival of the NGOs. Nasheed said after last week's ruling that he would mount a fresh challenge for the presidency later this year. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
This was exacerbated by the advent of Saudi influenced Salafist NGOs and the inevitable formation of a shadowy parallel government or an alternative "deep state", so as to speak. After the 2004 tsunami, the Maldives suffered crippling infrastructural losses and heralding the arrival of the NGOs. Nasheed said after last week's ruling that he would mount a fresh challenge for the presidency later this year. (more...)
Leaked Brexit forecasts predict grim times ahead for the UK
- February 08, 2018
The SNP government's January report found that a no-deal Brexit would cost the Scottish economy nearly £13bn a year by 2030. The figures are remarkably similar to those produced by the Scottish government last month - which were dismissed at the time as "completely over-the-top scaremongering" by the Scottish Conservatives. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
The SNP government's January report found that a no-deal Brexit would cost the Scottish economy nearly £13bn a year by 2030. The figures are remarkably similar to those produced by the Scottish government last month - which were dismissed at the time as "completely over-the-top scaremongering" by the Scottish Conservatives. (more...)
House Intel Committee Votes to Release Dems' Rebuttal Memo
- February 08, 2018
The memo, released later that day, alleges that Justice Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation officials did not disclose certain background information when seeking a Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrant to monitor Carter Page , an adviser to Trump's 2016 presidential campaign. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
The memo, released later that day, alleges that Justice Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation officials did not disclose certain background information when seeking a Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrant to monitor Carter Page , an adviser to Trump's 2016 presidential campaign. (more...)
Georgia flips Lee County's Otis Reese from MI
- February 08, 2018
It was a double-whammy for MI. Less than an hour before Reese's decision, MI also lost the battle for the nation's top offensive tackle, Nicholas Petit-Frere. In addition to landing Reese and Campbell, the Bulldogs reportedly got assistant coach Scott Fountain back on its staff. Reese ranks as the nation's No. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
It was a double-whammy for MI. Less than an hour before Reese's decision, MI also lost the battle for the nation's top offensive tackle, Nicholas Petit-Frere. In addition to landing Reese and Campbell, the Bulldogs reportedly got assistant coach Scott Fountain back on its staff. Reese ranks as the nation's No. (more...)
Richardson Police Officer, Civilian Shot At Apartment Complex
- February 08, 2018
The shooting was reported around 7 p.m.as an officer was responding to a report of a man screaming, KXAS said. He was rushed to a hospital in Plano, where he was pronounced dead. Police labeled the scene as an active shooter situation and urged residents to avoid the area. Stay with WBAP on-air, online, and on social media for the latest updates on this developing story. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
The shooting was reported around 7 p.m.as an officer was responding to a report of a man screaming, KXAS said. He was rushed to a hospital in Plano, where he was pronounced dead. Police labeled the scene as an active shooter situation and urged residents to avoid the area. Stay with WBAP on-air, online, and on social media for the latest updates on this developing story. (more...)
A 2-Year-Old Girl's Eyebrows Were Waxed at Daycare, Mother Says
- February 08, 2018
In addition, the Washington State Department of Early Learning is investigating the report, which included a site visit on Monday. "If they want to go round and round, that's fine". The Boys & Girls Club takes these allegations seriously and will work to support the investigation process. Another mother from the same center, Glenda Maria Cruz , also posted that her son's eyebrows were waxed on the same day. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
In addition, the Washington State Department of Early Learning is investigating the report, which included a site visit on Monday. "If they want to go round and round, that's fine". The Boys & Girls Club takes these allegations seriously and will work to support the investigation process. Another mother from the same center, Glenda Maria Cruz , also posted that her son's eyebrows were waxed on the same day. (more...)
OR senator groped ladies at Capitol
- February 08, 2018
Documents reveal Kruse was warned about his behavior in March of 2016. The findings of Dian Rubanoff, the investigator and an employment law attorney, were released Tuesday. The four-member Senate Committee on Conduct, chaired by Sen. Mark Hass, D-Beaverton, Bill Hansell, R-Athena, James Manning Jr., D-Eugene, and Kim Thatcher, R-Keizer. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
Documents reveal Kruse was warned about his behavior in March of 2016. The findings of Dian Rubanoff, the investigator and an employment law attorney, were released Tuesday. The four-member Senate Committee on Conduct, chaired by Sen. Mark Hass, D-Beaverton, Bill Hansell, R-Athena, James Manning Jr., D-Eugene, and Kim Thatcher, R-Keizer. (more...)
Pence Pledges Vigilance, Resolve Against North Korea Threats
- February 08, 2018
On this approach, the US and Japan have stayed in lockstep. "The vice president will be there with Mr. Warmbier at the opening ceremony.to remind the world of the atrocities that happen in North Korea", a White House official said on Monday. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
On this approach, the US and Japan have stayed in lockstep. "The vice president will be there with Mr. Warmbier at the opening ceremony.to remind the world of the atrocities that happen in North Korea", a White House official said on Monday. (more...)
Steele wrote memo based on information fed through Clinton campaign - released documents
- February 08, 2018
Steele lied to the Federal Bureau of Investigation or the British court, or that the classified [FBI] documents reviewed by the committee contain materially false statements", states the letter. Steele was hired by private firm Fusion GPS in June 2016 to gather information on alleged links between Trump and Russian Federation. Politics aside, Congress is prying loose - and making public - highly secretive information about how the government uses its surveillance powers. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
Steele lied to the Federal Bureau of Investigation or the British court, or that the classified [FBI] documents reviewed by the committee contain materially false statements", states the letter. Steele was hired by private firm Fusion GPS in June 2016 to gather information on alleged links between Trump and Russian Federation. Politics aside, Congress is prying loose - and making public - highly secretive information about how the government uses its surveillance powers. (more...)
India overpower Proteas in 3rd ODI
- February 08, 2018
Kohli made 160 not out from 159 balls as India , who had been put into bat, posted 6-303 in their 50 overs, before restricting their hosts to 179 all out to take a 3-0 lead in the series. Kohli hit 12 fours and two sixes in this one, finishing the innings with a big six over midwicket and a thumping four down the ground from the final two balls. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
Kohli made 160 not out from 159 balls as India , who had been put into bat, posted 6-303 in their 50 overs, before restricting their hosts to 179 all out to take a 3-0 lead in the series. Kohli hit 12 fours and two sixes in this one, finishing the innings with a big six over midwicket and a thumping four down the ground from the final two balls. (more...)
Airstrikes pound rebel region of Syria; 55 dead
- February 08, 2018
Both eastern Ghouta and Idlib province were named as de-escalation zones in a deal brokered in September previous year between Russia , Turkey and Iran . The deal was supposed to reduce violence in these areas and allow humanitarian access, with an eye on a permanent ceasefire. United Nations human rights experts are investigating reports of alleged chlorine bomb attacks on civilians in two Syrian towns, officials said Tuesday. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
Both eastern Ghouta and Idlib province were named as de-escalation zones in a deal brokered in September previous year between Russia , Turkey and Iran . The deal was supposed to reduce violence in these areas and allow humanitarian access, with an eye on a permanent ceasefire. United Nations human rights experts are investigating reports of alleged chlorine bomb attacks on civilians in two Syrian towns, officials said Tuesday. (more...)
Covered California reports ending open enrollment with strong numbers
- February 08, 2018
More than 50,000 people selected an insurance plan through Covered California during the last three days of open enrollment. Covered California's Gold plans generally have higher premiums but pay 80 percent of consumers' health care costs when they access care. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
More than 50,000 people selected an insurance plan through Covered California during the last three days of open enrollment. Covered California's Gold plans generally have higher premiums but pay 80 percent of consumers' health care costs when they access care. (more...)
Maldives president accuses judges of plotting to overthrow him
- February 08, 2018
Shukoor read out the declaration shortly after Yameen sent three letters to the judges asking them to reverse their decision. "This is not a state of war, epidemic or natural disaster". Security forces stormed into the court premises and arrested two judges, including the chief justice. The country's former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom has also been taken into custody. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
Shukoor read out the declaration shortly after Yameen sent three letters to the judges asking them to reverse their decision. "This is not a state of war, epidemic or natural disaster". Security forces stormed into the court premises and arrested two judges, including the chief justice. The country's former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom has also been taken into custody. (more...)
Russian Federation successfully hacked into voter rolls during 2016 election
- February 08, 2018
According to NBC , many other states complained the government did not provide specific details about the threat from Russian Federation because the information was classified. "I will always be anxious about it and it is always something that entities are going to look to influence our democratic processes", she said. The draft report stipulates that it is in the interest of the USA government that it puts in the effort to monitor people of interest on a "long-term basis" for the safety ... (more...)
- February 08, 2018
According to NBC , many other states complained the government did not provide specific details about the threat from Russian Federation because the information was classified. "I will always be anxious about it and it is always something that entities are going to look to influence our democratic processes", she said. The draft report stipulates that it is in the interest of the USA government that it puts in the effort to monitor people of interest on a "long-term basis" for the safety ... (more...)
Body Camera Catches Sheriff Boasting About Killing Unarmed Man
- February 08, 2018
Smithville police officers, as well as deputies from DeKalb County and White County, initially attempted to stop Mr Dial's ute and attached trailer by ramming into it with their cars. An officer responded: "It wasn't long after that I heard "Shot fired". [.] If they don't think I'll give the damn order to kill that motherf*cker they're full of sh*t. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
Smithville police officers, as well as deputies from DeKalb County and White County, initially attempted to stop Mr Dial's ute and attached trailer by ramming into it with their cars. An officer responded: "It wasn't long after that I heard "Shot fired". [.] If they don't think I'll give the damn order to kill that motherf*cker they're full of sh*t. (more...)
Former Obama Attorney General Considering Presidential Run
- February 08, 2018
He said "we'll see" when asked about the possibility at a Wednesday breakfast. "I think it was a misuse of the pardon process in that regard", he told reporters at a breakfast sponsored by the Christian Science Monitor. "To go after the department, to raise questions about the credibility, the motivations of people in the Federal Bureau of Investigation is, I think, both factually incorrect and I think will have collateral long term negative impact on the functioning of those great ... (more...)
- February 08, 2018
He said "we'll see" when asked about the possibility at a Wednesday breakfast. "I think it was a misuse of the pardon process in that regard", he told reporters at a breakfast sponsored by the Christian Science Monitor. "To go after the department, to raise questions about the credibility, the motivations of people in the Federal Bureau of Investigation is, I think, both factually incorrect and I think will have collateral long term negative impact on the functioning of those great ... (more...)
Seven Injured In Melbourne Hot Air Balloon Crash
- February 08, 2018
Three people were taken to the Royal Melbourne Hospital, including a woman in her 60's for abdominal and back injuries, a man in his 60's for back, neck and ankle injuries and a man in his 70's with back injuries. "The balloon was flat down on the ground and the basket was tipped on its side", Ms Ingles said. 'Because it was about 500 metres from me, I couldn't really see, but I could see something wasn't right'. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
Three people were taken to the Royal Melbourne Hospital, including a woman in her 60's for abdominal and back injuries, a man in his 60's for back, neck and ankle injuries and a man in his 70's with back injuries. "The balloon was flat down on the ground and the basket was tipped on its side", Ms Ingles said. 'Because it was about 500 metres from me, I couldn't really see, but I could see something wasn't right'. (more...)
No Media Coverage of Valentine's Day Celebration in Pakistan
- February 08, 2018
Pemra reminder - quoting the operative part of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) judgment of February 13, 2017 - said that the court had directed the media that nothing about Valentine's Day and its celebration would be spread on either electronic or print media. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
Pemra reminder - quoting the operative part of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) judgment of February 13, 2017 - said that the court had directed the media that nothing about Valentine's Day and its celebration would be spread on either electronic or print media. (more...)
US Will Reportedly Spend $45Bln on War in Afghanistan in 2018
- February 08, 2018
AnnMarie Annicelli told Military.com at the time. During these operations in the past 24 hours, 12 Taliban fighter killed, eight wounded and three suspects arrested in Darqad district of Takhar, 10 Daesh fighters were killed and two motorbike destroyed in Achin district of Nangarhar, nine insurgents were killed, one wounded and eight including a commander were arrested in Garmsir district of Helmand, also a vehicle full of explosive destroyed. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
AnnMarie Annicelli told Military.com at the time. During these operations in the past 24 hours, 12 Taliban fighter killed, eight wounded and three suspects arrested in Darqad district of Takhar, 10 Daesh fighters were killed and two motorbike destroyed in Achin district of Nangarhar, nine insurgents were killed, one wounded and eight including a commander were arrested in Garmsir district of Helmand, also a vehicle full of explosive destroyed. (more...)
Christian Louboutin scrambles to trademark his red-soled shoes
- February 08, 2018
In December, Louboutin was awarded 150,000 USA dollars in damages and a permanent injunction against two shoe dealers - Kamal Family Footwear and Adra Steps - for infringing on the trademark in India. Focusing his attention on the fact that Louboutin's mark combines color and shape, however, Szpunar said "the concept of a shape which "gives substantial value" to the goods, within the meaning of that provision, relates only to the intrinsic value of the shape, and does not permit the ... (more...)
- February 08, 2018
In December, Louboutin was awarded 150,000 USA dollars in damages and a permanent injunction against two shoe dealers - Kamal Family Footwear and Adra Steps - for infringing on the trademark in India. Focusing his attention on the fact that Louboutin's mark combines color and shape, however, Szpunar said "the concept of a shape which "gives substantial value" to the goods, within the meaning of that provision, relates only to the intrinsic value of the shape, and does not permit the ... (more...)
North Korea 'only months' from USA strike - diplomat
- February 08, 2018
Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and 17 other Democrats and independents also voiced concern about the Trump administration's reported considerations of a limited military strike on North Korea . The two traded blows at the UN-sponsored Conference on Disarmament in Geneva where U.S. disarmament ambassador Robert Wood said that North Korea might be able to hit the continental United States with a nuclear-tipped ballistic missile within months. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and 17 other Democrats and independents also voiced concern about the Trump administration's reported considerations of a limited military strike on North Korea . The two traded blows at the UN-sponsored Conference on Disarmament in Geneva where U.S. disarmament ambassador Robert Wood said that North Korea might be able to hit the continental United States with a nuclear-tipped ballistic missile within months. (more...)
U.S. launch ASSAULT on pro-Assad FORCES in Syria after 'unprovoked attack'
- February 08, 2018
A US official says no Americans were hurt. The U.S. maintains about 2,000 troops in the country. They used artillery and aircraft. The coalition did not disclose whether United States troops had been present or involved in the retaliatory strike or offer any details on which forces attacked the Syrian Democratic Forces' headquarters. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
A US official says no Americans were hurt. The U.S. maintains about 2,000 troops in the country. They used artillery and aircraft. The coalition did not disclose whether United States troops had been present or involved in the retaliatory strike or offer any details on which forces attacked the Syrian Democratic Forces' headquarters. (more...)
Paige Spiranac Opens Up On Nightmare LET Tour Debut
- February 08, 2018
A Golf in Dubai executive added: "The game must open up to "savvy, social-media types" to attract new talent to the sport". "I finally took back what is mine", she said. "It's such a male-dominated sport, it has been around for so long and there are traditions". The whole time they were encouraging me and they just made me feel so confident. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
A Golf in Dubai executive added: "The game must open up to "savvy, social-media types" to attract new talent to the sport". "I finally took back what is mine", she said. "It's such a male-dominated sport, it has been around for so long and there are traditions". The whole time they were encouraging me and they just made me feel so confident. (more...)
Erdoğan invited to European Union summit in Bulgaria
- February 08, 2018
Kalin said all outstanding criteria had been met, without providing details. He said that Ankara has delivered its position paper to Vice President of the European Commission Frans Timmermans. Kaymakci reportedly said during the meeting that the EU Commission should support Turkey in order to make progress on the issue. The EU is concerned about a media and justice crackdown in Turkey that followed the failed 2016 coup and Ankara's military campaign in northern Syria against the ... (more...)
- February 08, 2018
Kalin said all outstanding criteria had been met, without providing details. He said that Ankara has delivered its position paper to Vice President of the European Commission Frans Timmermans. Kaymakci reportedly said during the meeting that the EU Commission should support Turkey in order to make progress on the issue. The EU is concerned about a media and justice crackdown in Turkey that followed the failed 2016 coup and Ankara's military campaign in northern Syria against the ... (more...)
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