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Priyanka Chopra flying to Mumbai to search for a hero for Gustakhiyan

Августа 17, 2017

The SLB and Priyanka project is reportedly titled as " Gustakhiyan " and Priyanka has taken time out to come back to the bay and look for a hero for the film as Bhansali is now busy with the shooting of " Padmavati ". Actors Irrfan Khan and Abhishek Bachchan were reportedly considered for the role but the spot hasn't been filled yet despite months of hunting. Priyanka Chopra's mother Madhu Chopra said in a recent interview that the film goes with her sensibilities - it's lyrical and ...

Trump slams Lindsey Graham, media over Charlottesville backlash

Августа 17, 2017

He further said of the media, "They totally misrepresent what I say about hate, bigotry, etc. Shame!" In a news conference Tuesday, Trump blamed "both sides" for the violence. Great to see that Dr. Kelli Ward is running against Flake Jeff Flake, who is WEAK on borders, crime, and a non-factor in Senate . "What I'm saying is this: You had a group on one side and you had a group on the other, and they came at each other with clubs and it was vicious and it was awful".

El fallido de Vidal en un nuevo cara a cara con Brancatelli

Августа 17, 2017

En relación a las próximas elecciones ejecutivas, Vidal dijo que "no me imagino nada del 2019". Pero al hablar del concepto " Pobreza Cero ' que usó el presidente Mauricio Macri en la campaña de 2015 por Cambiemos Vidal empezó a molestarse y mostrarse como pocas veces se la vio: "¿Hablamos de pobreza? Más tarde, expresó que "pelear el Fondo del Conurbano bonaerense" era su "responsabilidad" y su "obligación", como debiera haber sido también la de los "anteriores gobernadores", y ...

Doklam standoff: U.S. asks India, China to resolve issues through 'direct dialogue'

Августа 17, 2017

According to a report in a media outlet, the government is concerned about the increasing influence of Chinese companies in the Indian market and as it can help the country gain access to critical information over individuals, businesses or government.

Turkey warns of civil war over independence referendum in northern Iraq

Августа 17, 2017

Iraq's autonomous Kurdish region has said it would hold a referendum on independence on September 25, brushing aside global warnings, including from Turkey, that it could trigger conflict with Baghdad . "It also violates the constitution of Iraq", he told a news conference after a cabinet meeting in the capital Ankara. This effort requires convincing local communities - Kurds and non-Kurds - that their future will be more promising under the KRG and not Baghdad.

Sarah Champion: Labour frontbencher quits over 'Pakistani rape' article

Августа 17, 2017

And the 48-year-old MP for Rotherham said she was concerned that continuing in her role would distract from the "crucial issues" around child protection . He told LBC radio: "I think she was right to step down". "We can not demonise whole communities or whole groups of people because of the actions of some people".

Trump blaming Iran on JCPOA to avoid isolation: Iran's Zarif

Августа 17, 2017

Rouhani warned that Iran was ready to walk out of the deal, which saw the lifting of most worldwide sanctions in return for curbs on its nuclear program, if Washington persisted. Tehran protested that the new sanctions violated the nuclear accord. Tehran says Washington keeps ignoring the terms of the deal, particularly citing paragraphs from the JCPOA which explicitly demands the U.S.to "make best efforts in good faith to sustain this JCPOA and to prevent interference with the realisation ...

Gun battle in Venezuela prison leaves 37 inmates dead

Августа 17, 2017

He noted that gunshots and explosions were heard throughout the night. The office of Venezuela's chief prosecutor is said to be investigating. It said 14 officials were injured during the prison violence. But the facility in question only housed about 110 inmates, said Mr Guarulla. "In this one, detainees are only supposed to be held for up to 48 hours, but there were prisoners who have been there for years", he said.

Another Aussie politician uncovered with dual citizenship

Августа 17, 2017

Nash joins a slew of parliamentarians now embroiled in citizenship scandals, like sitting members, her fair leader, Barnaby Joyce; the LNP's Matthew 'my mum applied for my Italian citizenship for me' Canavan; and One Nation "believer" Malcolm Roberts; as well as vanquished former Greens senators, Ludders and Larissa Waters .

Pakistan's Akmal in trouble over Arthur outburst

Августа 17, 2017

Akmal was also the only Pakistani player to fail the test from the 31 players who also underwent the same procedure. Akmal said that Arthur told him to play club-level cricket instead of coming to the academy. PCB has summoned reply from the middle-order batsman in seven days. "I have come here to register a formal complaint against the coaching staff", he said.

Justice Minister Michael Keenan denies United Kingdom citizenship report

Августа 17, 2017

Justice Minister Michael Keenan has said he renounced his British dual citizenship in 2004, after media reports suggested he may have been the latest victim in the parliament citizenship debacle. "Together they built a family and a small business and were able to afford their children opportunities they could never have imagined", he said. Mr Keenan's citizenship status came into question only days after Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce was confirmed to be a New Zealand citizen.

Moon: US to seek Seoul's approval on N.Korea action

Августа 17, 2017

South Korea on Thursday called on North Korea to accept its offer for military and family reunions talks to discuss pending issues of mutual concerns in a candid manner. "Dialogue between South and North Korea should be resumed, but we don't need to hurry up on that", he said. South Korean President Moon Jae-in speaks during a press conference at Cheong Wa Dae (Blue House) in Seoul, South Korea, on Thursday, to mark the 100th day since his inauguration in early May.

Man Kills Himself Hours After Police Announce Wife's Murder Investigation

Августа 17, 2017

Friends described the couple - who were Wednesday in February - as " a match made in heaven ", but Detective Superintendent Bray said police had received reports of "issues within the relationship" and they believed Ebert "was intending to leave the family home".

Trump Disbands White House Business Councils After Resignations

Августа 17, 2017

He spoke about what he called the alt-left charging with clubs at the alt-right. Do they have any semblance of guilt?' Three Democratic members of Congress are introducing a resolution to censure President Donald Trump over his "inadequate response " to the deadly white supremacist rally in Charlottesville this past weekend.

CM Mehbooba Mufti welcomes PM Narendra Modi's remarks on Kashmir

Августа 17, 2017

It will only be solved by love and by embracing all Kashmiris . On Modi's call for embracing strife-hit Kashmiris, Sharma said, "We have never stopped him from embracing Kashmiris". Summary: Bengaluru: Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi today criticised the Jammu and Kashmir policy of the Narendra Modi government, alleging that it has created a space in the troubled state for Pakistan to "misbehave".

"US will act calmly" - S Korea's Moon

Августа 17, 2017

The question is what happens next in the world's most unsafe hot spot. Still, despite the differences, Ambassador Moon said the U.S. Speaking to reporters at the State Department on Tuesday, Tillerson said he had no comment on North Korea's latest pronouncement that it had completed plans to test ballistic missiles near the U.S.

Father of Charlottesville Victim Delivers Powerful Call for Forgiveness

Августа 17, 2017

He drove his auto into several other cars while crowds of people were crossing the streets after the rally, injuring dozens of people. "I include myself in that, in forgiving the guy that did this". Trump belatedly called out white supremacists and other hate groups during a press conference Monday afternoon. Police arrested Fields on charges including second-degree murder, malicious wounding and hit-and-run.

Kushner Cos. Hit With Suit Over Rent Stabilization

Августа 17, 2017

In 2014 the family bought six buildings for $36 million from Brooklyn Law School, including 89 Hicks. To view the full article, register now. "They can take any building and make all of its affordability disappear", said Aaron Carr, founder and executive director of Housing Rights Initiative.

Gov. McAuliffe Encourages Virginia to Remove Confederate Monuments

Августа 17, 2017

Around the country, lawmakers are considering the fate of Confederate monuments in the wake of the violence in Charlottesville . This past weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia , a group of white supremacists , neo-Nazis and members of the Ku Klux Klan protested the removal of a statue of Confederate General Robert E.

Supreme Court bars medical admissions in Tamil Nadu till Tuesday

Августа 17, 2017

The official, who requested anonymity, said the ordinance will be applicable only to government colleges, and not private ones. The Edappadi Palanisamy government had submitted a draft ordinance to the Ministry of Home affairs on Tuesday asking for the state to be excluded from NEET.

Hostage situation unfolding at Dutch radio station

Августа 17, 2017

She said the man had threatened the woman with a knife and then forced her inside the building. The Media Park building was also the scene of the 2002 assassination of politician Pim Fortuyn, who was gunned down in the parking lot after being interviewed at 3FM.

Under Armour CEO Resigns From Trump Business Council

Августа 17, 2017

Moments after Thulin's announcement, Campbell's Soup CEO Denise Morrison became the eighth executive to resign from the council. Trump on Monday denounced white supremacists, including neo-Nazis and the Ku Klux Klan, as "criminals and thugs", bowing to days of mounting political pressure to condemn such groups explicitly.

Indian troops foil China's incursion attempts in Ladakh

Августа 17, 2017

However India also did not participate in the similar ceremony on the Chinese side on August 1, the founding day of the PLA. Meanwhile, China has vehemently rejected reports suggesting that it had offered a compromise to India under which it showed willingness to move its troops 100 meters back in Doklam area after India sought the pullback of Chinese troops by 250 metres.

Presidential advisory committee chaired by Schwarzman '69 disbands

Августа 17, 2017

Schwarzman, the chief executive of the Blackstone Group and one of Trump's closest business confidants, could announce a decision to disband Trump's Strategic and Policy Forum - in a prepared statement calling "intolerance, racism and violence" an "affront to core American values" - the president undercut him and did it himself, in a tweet.

Open to dialogue if North Korea ready to disarm

Августа 17, 2017

Kim appeared to put the threat on pause in the KCNA report . The missile plans were previously announced. North Korea's leader has delayed a decision on firing missiles towards Guam while he watches US actions a little longer, the North's state media said on Tuesday, as South Korea's president said Seoul would seek to prevent war by all means.

Bannon, Charlottesville Violence and White Nationalists: Why Trump's Chief Strategist Remains Silent

Августа 17, 2017

However, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi called for Trump to fire Bannon as many believe Bannon's viewpoints reflect that of the "alt-right" or white nationalists . "I like Mr. Bannon", Trump continued. The decision whether to drop Bannon is more than just a personnel matter. "Mr Bannon came on very much later than that", Trump told reporters at a news conference at the Trump Towers in NY.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra returns to El Paso for two shows in December

Августа 17, 2017

TSO will make two stops in Denver and two in Colorado Springs to perform an updated version of their " The Ghosts of Christmas Eve " tour, a holiday favorite for many in recent years. A portion of the money spent on every ticket will go to local charities. Prior to his untimely passing, O'Neill worked tirelessly with his close-knit team preparing an exciting new take on " The Ghosts of Christmas Eve " for the 2017 tour.

Trump uncertain over Steve Bannons future in WH

Августа 17, 2017

Trump has for months considered ousting Bannon, and many critics have pressured the president to do so after Trump waited two days to blame white supremacists for the violence in Charlottesville. Steve Bannon may also leave the White House by the end of this week because of his "hard-right, nationalist economic perspective and his reluctance to engage or expand military operations" that put him in direct conflict with "more moderate voices" in the White House.

Shiv Sena takes dig at PM Narendra Modi's I-Day address

Августа 17, 2017

He accused the Modi government of "cutting" the health budget, which he said, was why the hospital could not buy oxygen cylinders. Strongly condemning the rise of terrorism, Prime Minister Modi assured that while national security remains the top priority of the Centre, no leeway will be given to terrorists.

Rahul Gandhi explains difference between RSS and Congress, in one line

Августа 17, 2017

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday, while attending a meeting organised by JD (U) leader Sharad Yadav's Sajha Virasat Bachao Sammelan , launched a scathing attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh ( RSS ) and the Narendra Modi government.

600 migrants saved on crossing from Morocco

Августа 17, 2017

Among the migrants were 39 minors, according to Spain's state-owned public broadcaster RTVE . More than 8,300 illegal migrants have reached Spain in the first seven months of the year, accoring to the International Organisation for Migration (IOM).

Pakistan, China express satisfaction over progress on CPEC projects

Августа 17, 2017

Expressing concern over recent violation of territorial integrity of China by India, the president said: "The patience demonstrated by China is commendable". The president thanked the Chinese vice premier for participating in the Pakistan's 70th Independence Day celebrations and said it was reflective of their strong bonds and friendship.

Three Ptolemaic-era tombs unearthed in Upper Egypt

Августа 17, 2017

Head of the Ancient Egyptian Antiquities Sector at the Ministry Ayman Ashmawy explains that inside these tombs, excavators have unearthed a collection of sarcophagi of different shapes and sizes as well as clay fragments that date the tombs between the 27th Dynasty and the Greaco-Roman era.

Korea, US military chiefs discuss NK threats, alliance

Августа 17, 2017

In a meeting with military officials Wednesday, he said that South Korea would need to "slightly supplement" its military readiness in the face of threats from North Korean nuclear weapons and missiles. Opposition parties had been lambasting his silence, accusing him of being too soft on the unruly regime and carrying out an unrealistic North Korea policy focusing lopsidedly on talks with an aloof counterpart.

PTI foreign funding case: SC reserves verdict

Августа 17, 2017

PTI lawyer Anwar Masood requested for discontinuation of the party's foreign funding case in the ECP on the premise that a similar case is also being heard in the Supreme Court - in which the ECP is a respondent. The ECP, in its detailed judgment on the question of jurisdiction, had rejected PTI's argument that audit reports of the party were already accepted by the commission as it was a "past and closed transaction".

Political Heat in Nandyal ahead of Balakrishna Campaign for TDP

Августа 17, 2017

The incident took place when the legislator of the state's ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) went for campaigning for by-elections next week in Nandyal, 200 km from Hyderabad . On the same manner, on previous year, he pushed away a fan who attempted to take a selfie with him. Balakrishna was then seen angrily walking away from the crowd.

LeBron James flies to NY for star-studded pickup games

Августа 17, 2017

Yesterday, Trump once again reiterated that " there is blame on both sides " for the awful events that unfolded in Charlottesville. James noted the need for a greater sense of love and community, emphasizing the power of small personal actions rather than "the so-called president".

Charlottesville police chief says he 'regrets' weekend deaths

Августа 17, 2017

The two groups confronted each other in Emancipation Park with shields and pepper spray. Eventually, Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe declared a state of emergency and police urged the crowds to disperse. The city mayor has said the city won't tolerate racism, bigotry, and violence. "If he actually believed that nonsense, or was planning on implementing it as policy, he would have said it before being bullied into it by the global thought police".

'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha' receives UN Environment recognition

Августа 17, 2017

The film Toilet: Ek Prem Katha that is much in headlines since the beginning received another achievement from the UN Environment, making it noticeable once again . Toilet - Ek Prem Katha was made on a budget of approximately Rs 18 crore. Currently, Raees is has grossed more than $ 2.27 million [₹ 14.59 cr] in overseas box office till Monday.

Tom Cruise injured on 'Mission: Impossible 6' set

Августа 17, 2017

The American star, known for performing many of his own action sequences, was seen jumping between two high roofs while being supported by a wire during filming in central London on Saturday. "And on the fourth try, he hit the building at a slightly different angle and he broke his ankle". Cruise's co-stars in the summer blockbuster The Mummy revealed earlier this year that the actor is not just single-minded when it comes to do doing his own stunts , but wheedles his fellow cast ...

Historian Weighs In On Confederate Statues Around NC Capitol Building

Августа 17, 2017

Vice Mayor Steve Kay said late Saturday that the 15-member council is expected to support the petition. "I think it is a very unsafe precedent to pretend that your history is not your history", Bevin said. Gray tweeted on August 12 that he was, " taking action to relocate the Confederate statues ". There's a statue in front of the Gregg county courthouse.

Government publishes Brexit future customs arrangements paper

Августа 17, 2017

A blueprint entitled Future Customs Arrangements for the United Kingdom was revealed yesterday, proposing two models after Brexit. At the end of March 2019, when the United Kingdom leaves the European Union, the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland will be the only land border between Britain and the European Union.

Korea delays Guam missile firing, USA says dialogue up to Kim

Августа 17, 2017

The commander of North Korea's strategic force was waiting for orders "after rounding off the preparations for the enveloping fire at Guam", the report added. The U.S. aircraft have flown several sorties in East Asia over recent weeks. The ministry quoted Mr Lavrov as saying tensions could rise again with the US and South Korea set to launch large-scale military exercises on Aug 21.

Hong Kong's Umbrella Movement leaders jailed

Августа 17, 2017

Prominent Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong has been jailed for six months, in a controversial ruling that has raised concerns about Beijing's influence over the territory's judicial system. Since being handed back to Chinese control in 1997, Hong Kong has been governed under the framework of "one country, two systems", an agreement, outlined in the Sino-British Joint Declaration, that was meant to preserve the rule of law, freedom of speech and the right to protest until 2047.

Malala Yousafzai Has Been Accepted to Study at Oxford University

Августа 17, 2017

Malala Yousafzai shot to fame after Taliban shot her in October 2012 over promoting education in Swat. Already a Nobel Peace Prize victor and the youngest ever UN Messenger of Peace, Malala will now hope to complete the prestigious Philosophy, Politics and Economics degree at Oxford.

United Kingdom leader criticizes Trump remarks blaming 'both sides'

Августа 17, 2017

She did not criticize the USA president by name, but said it was incumbent upon leaders to counter far-right views "wherever we hear them". May has been widely criticised by domestic political opponents for her efforts to cultivate close ties with Trump, who she visited at the White House days after his inauguration and invited for a state visit to Britain .

DPRK top leader praises for making plan to attack Guam

Августа 17, 2017

Senior U.S. national security officials said Sunday that a military confrontation with North Korea is not imminent, but they cautioned that the possibility of war is greater than it was a decade ago. "Since yesterday we are a bit more optimistic; I think that above all Chinese pressure contributed to the statements from North Korea about definitely putting aside these ideas of firing a missile", Gabriel said in Berlin.

Statement on Violence at Protests in Charlottesville

Августа 17, 2017

It was unclear if he was injured. The group, which Trump established in January with about two dozen members, is supposed to meet occasionally to offer the president advice on job growth. Trump spoke out against the violence at a news conference Saturday in New Jersey, condemning "in the strongest possible terms this egregious display of hatred, bigotry and violence on many sides ".

Six month-old Baby Pendo succumbs to police injuries in Kisumu

Августа 17, 2017

Her father, Joseph Abanja told said he had expected his child would survive the injuries. Lenzer said: "One of the guys beat me and the other one came with that stick on them and hit the baby". Odinga accused security forces of deliberately beating and killing residents during crackdowns on the protests. Police Inspector General Joseph Boinnet said: "Our response was lawful and proportionate".

Xi requests Trump to go slow on N Korea

Августа 17, 2017

China remains North Korea's major trading partner, providing the regime's economic lifeline. On Tuesday, Trump threatened North Korea with "fire and fury" if Pyongyang made any further threats against the United States. The communication started again after Trump was inaugurated. Nevertheless, experts said debate is underway behind the scenes in China about its support for the North Korean regime.

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