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Aaditya Thackeray meets All India Kisan Sabha protesters

March 14, 2018

The farmers "long march", which reached Mulund on Saturday night, will reach Mumbai on Sunday. Political parties - Shiv Sena, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) - have extended their support to the 30,000 farmers, who are marching towards legislative assembly in Mumbai to protest against the alleged failure of the BJP-led government to address agrarian distress.

Seven dead, over a dozen injured in explosion in Raiwind

March 14, 2018

Deputy Inspector General Dr Haider Ashraf confirmed that it was a suicide attack which targeted a police check post located on Raiwind Road leading towards the ground where ijtima (congregation) of Tableeghi Jamaat is held. However, rescuers say it was a cylinder blast. A spokesman for Jamaat-ur-Ahrar, a faction of the Tehrik-i-Taliban had telephoned Reuters and claimed responsibility for the February 14 attack.

Clinton Says Trump Won On Vows To Take Country "Backwards"

March 14, 2018

White women voted 52 percent for Donald Trump , the Washington Post reports. "I was on the way to winning until the combination of Jim Comey's letter on October 28 and Russian WikiLeaks raised doubts in the minds of people who were inclined to vote for me, but got scared off", she told an worldwide women's summit in NY in May of previous year.

Snapchat Apologizes After Using Ad Making Fun Of Rihanna's Domestic Abuse

March 14, 2018

It appears to reference Chris Brown's conviction for assaulting Rihanna in his auto in 2009 while they were dating. A spokesperson for the platform said in an apology issues to BBC News that the ad violates the app's guidelines and ran "in error".

Manager files cheating case on Hansika Motwani

March 14, 2018

Munusamy claimed that he worked for Hansika for a long time and has evidence to prove his allegations. Generally, the actress's mother manages her dates and remuneration so this complaint from Munusamy comes as a shocker but the person says he has enough proof.

Trump replaces Tillerson with Pompeo in dramatic shake-up

March 14, 2018

Pompeo could help the State Department recast its image after a rocky 14 months under Tillerson, who dramatically cut department funds and reshaped its management, much to the dismay of longtime American diplomats and foreign-policy experts.

Finland tops 2018 United Nations global happiness index

March 14, 2018

The report, produced by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) with the support of the Ernesto Illy Foundation, is edited by Helliwell; Richard Layard, co-director of the Well-Being Programme at LSE's Centre for Economic Performance; and Jeffrey Sachs , director of SDSN Policy.

Hebron shooter Azaria submits plea for early release

March 14, 2018

An Israeli military appeals committee will deliberate reducing the prison sentence of Elor Azaria , the IDF soldier convicted of manslaughter past year for shooting dead a disarmed Palestinian terrorist in the flashpoint West Bank city of Hebron in 2016.

President Kovind meets Mauritius counterpart

March 14, 2018

India sees in Mauritius a trusted partner in realising the share vision of stability, peace and prosperity in the Indian Ocean region, he stated. "The Indian Ocean has connected us in many ways". Mauritius mostly comprises people of Indian descent, with Hinduism being the largest practiced religion in the country. "His message and struggle did not stop on the sands of Dandi, it reached in full strength to shores of Mauritius as well".

Seth Rich's family sues Fox News over retracted story on his murder

March 14, 2018

It seeks financial compensation for economic, monetary, and emotional damages, as well as, reasonable attorneys' fees and punitive damages. Joel and Mary Rich claim Fox and Butowsky convinced them to hire Wheeler to solve their son's murder, but, in reality, worked with the ex-cop to develop a fictional story that painted their son as a traitor.

Global warming puts almost half of species in key places at risk

March 14, 2018

The alarming projections suggest that even if the UN's Paris Climate Agreement's 2C target is met, areas of the world could lose 25% of their species. The Fynbos in the Western Cape Region of South Africa is experiencing a drought that has led to water shortages in Cape Town. Limiting warming to 2 C would enable many species to continue inhabiting the areas they now occupy, according to the report.

Nevada Has an Affordable Housing Problem

March 14, 2018

Two of Detroit's departments-the Housing and Revitalization Department and the Planning and Development Department-will work together to identify vacant parcels owned by the city and existing buildings in need of rehab, along with preservation targets within appropriate neighborhood planning areas for redevelopment.

Ben Carson and wife selected controversial $31K dining set, emails show

March 14, 2018

HUD denied the Carsons had anything to do with selecting the mahogany dining room set when CNN reported the purchase last month and said staffers in charge of the agency's Washington headquarters made the decision. The newly released emails show discussions about the new furniture set went back to May 2017, when Carson deemed the chairs in the department precarious and unsafe.

Teachers back walkout protesting gun violence

March 14, 2018

An Ohio teenager wounded in a school shooting past year says he thinks it's disrespectful to victims of the February massacre in Parkland, Florida, to use that tragedy to further a particular political agenda. "I wanted people to know that Stoneman Douglas will be the last school this happens to", said Stoneman Douglas student Julie Brighton. "We are living in an age where young people like us do not feel safe in our schools".

Update on former President Moi health condition

March 14, 2018

Retired President Daniel Moi was flown to Israel for treatment in his knee earlier this week and on Tuesday, KANU issued a statement on his progress . The former President who has enjoyed good health since leaving office 2002 allegedly developed the knee problem after his vehicle was involved in a head-on-collision on July 30, 2006, at Rukuma View Point, Limuru.

US May Tie NATO Contributions to Tariff Exemptions

March 14, 2018

China , our largest trading partner, accounted for 65 percent of this deficit, followed by Mexico , Japan, Germany and Canada as the top five largest contributors to our national deficit. "Exemptions will not address the fundamental problems tariffs will create for USA vehicle and truck manufacturing", said John Bozzella, president of the Association of Global Automakers, which represents worldwide brands in the U.S.

NZ diplomat rapped over 'get your sh*t together' Trump tweets

March 14, 2018

That was apparently in response to the suggestion that two senators, Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Elizabeth Warren of MA, could form a presidential ticket for the 2020 election to defeat President Trump. The spokeswoman said MFAT's code of conduct and social media guidelines set clear expectations of staff when making public comment, including the maintenance of political neutrality and care in expressing personal opinion.

Detroit to turn decaying golf course into 120-acre park

March 14, 2018

The city of Detroit hopes to get a new park in northwest Detroit , which could spur new development. "A new park here that is here, an active program park, for the neighborhood, that will connect to some of the natural features", Arthur Jemison, of the city's Housing and Revitalization Department, said.

KDB to focus on cost structure during GM Korea due diligence

March 14, 2018

Officials of the bank had a meeting with GM Executive Vice President Engle at the policy lender's headquarters in Seoul to discuss the timeframe of due diligence. If GM fails to submit the sensitive data to the KDB, however, due diligence may not result in any fresh loan from the Korean government, KDB officials said.

NO SWEEP: Ginebra takes Game 3 over San Miguel

March 14, 2018

Prince Caperal also sustained his emergence in the absence of Greg Slaughter, chipping in 12 points, four boards, one assist, and committing just one turnover in 33 minutes as starter, knocking down a crucial three-pointer that doused an SMB comeback attempt midway through the payoff period.

The opening date for Ireland's first Krispy Kreme store has been confirmed

March 14, 2018

The first Irish Krispy Kreme outlet will be a Hot Light™ factory store, meaning guests will get to see the fresh doughnuts being created and cooked in-store daily. "We know many people also celebrate the holiday Friday, so we're making the "O'riginal Glazed Doughnuts" available that day, too", Jackie Woodward, chief marketing officer of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts said in a news release.

Prosecutors will seek the death penalty against suspect in Parkland school massacre

March 14, 2018

Finkelstein said Tuesday that the prosecutor's announcement was not unexpected, but again repeated that his team was ready to have Cruz plead guilty on all counts in exchange for 34 consecutive life sentences without parole. Cruz's lawyers have chose to take that approach to avoid upsetting survivors and families of victims with the "fiction" of a not guilty plea. Meanwhile, a student who is credited with saving the lives of 20 students by attempting to close and lock a classroom door during ...

Woman gives birth in the Red Sea in incredible photos

March 14, 2018

Photos were apparently taken from a hotel balcony overlooking the Red Sea at a beach resort in the popular tourist city of Dahab, Egypt . Hadia said the older man carrying the baby is a doctor specialising in water births , meaning the delivery was arranged ahead of time.

More snow possible as cold front set to return to Scotland

March 14, 2018

A yellow weather warning was issued for middle... Meanwhile, Gritting Kent has issued a "red" warning for Saturday, which means road surface temperatures are expected to fall below freezing with ice and/or snow and freezing rain likely. Could the snow be set to return? Ms Maxey said temperatures in some rural areas of the United Kingdom may struggle to climb above zero. However, it would not compare to the conditions caused by the so-called "beast from the east" earlier this month.

Ford plans to repeal sex ed plan; Wynne continues to defend it

March 14, 2018

Ford and I disagree on a lot of things", she said . Ford won the Tory leadership by narrowly beating out former Tory legislator Christine Elliott, who initially questioned the results before conceding almost a full day later. If the PCs form the next government, she says voters will expect much from the PCs after over a year of public consultation and input in crafting their election platform.

California teacher accidentally fires gun in class, injures students

March 14, 2018

The district said in a statement that, " California law prohibits firearms on campus, and MPUSD's Board of Education policy prohibits any person other than authorized law enforcement or security personnel from possessing weapons, imitation firearms, or unsafe instruments of any kind in school buildings, on school grounds or buses, or at a school-related or school-sponsored activity away from school, or while going to or coming from school".

Philippines Plans to Withdraw From International Criminal Court

March 14, 2018

Harry Roque, a spokesperson for President Duterte, said in response that the ICC lacked jurisdiction over the case, calling the ICC a "court of last resort". There has been growing worldwide pressure on Mr Duterte about his country's war on drugs, which has caused the deaths of thousands. "It is apparent that the ICC is being utilised as a political tool against the Philippines", he said.

Tighter-than-tight Pa. congressional race too close to call

March 14, 2018

But the polls narrowed in the final days of the race. Trump campaigned in the district, and Republicans put in the resources and manpower the Saccone campaign lacked. The number of registered Republicans in Westmoreland County increased in the last election cycle, and Jobe said he was confident those same voters would come out and support Saccone on Tuesday.

Palestinians protest Gaza conference at White House

March 14, 2018

His convoy entered Gaza via the Erez crossing and was attacked a few minutes later. Gunfire was reported shortly after the explosion. Majid Faraj, the Palestinian Authority's intelligence chief, who was with Hamdallah, stopped short of blaming Hamas but noted that the group and its security forces continued to bear "full responsibility for ensuring the safety of the land".

President Trump replaces Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State with Mike Pompeo

March 14, 2018

Trump said on Twitter. State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert is expected to replace Goldstein on an interim basis. If confirmed, she will be the first woman to lead America's premier spy agency. On Monday, Tillerson blamed Russia for the poisonings in England of a former Russian double agent and his daughter. "Now months later Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is out and bets are being made on who might be next on the chopping block".

U.S. gun control: Trump accused of bowing to NRA pressure

March 14, 2018

Gun control advocates said the reason for Trump's retreat is obvious: He caved to the National Rifle Association . "I mean, so they buy a revolver - a handgun - they buy at the age of 21", he told school officials. Trump had previously called out some Republicans for their seeming unwillingness to stand up to the NRA. "On 18 to 21 Age Limits, watching court cases and rulings before acting".

Trump sacks Tillerson; appoints Central Intelligence Agency chief as new Secretary of State

March 14, 2018

She is a veteran CIA clandestine officer backed by many in the USA intelligence community but regarded warily by some in Congress for her involvement in the agency's "black site" detention facilities. Hours before his firing was made public, Tillerson vocally condemned Russia for allegedly poisoning an ex-Russian spy and his daughter in the United Kingdom, even as the White House declined to assert blame.

Will be an unpredictable captain, says Ravi Ashwin ahead of IPL

March 14, 2018

I believe that there should be some Indian players in your team, who are still active and playing in some form. It was a different experience and I have a decent captaincy record too. It is still early days for deciding on team combinations but one of Ashwin's challenges could be to handle senior players in the squad . Yuvraj, Aaron Finch, David Miller and Chris Gayle are among the high-profile players in the side this season.

Turkish military says it has encircled city of Afrin

March 14, 2018

Earlier on Monday, Turkey's army asserted that it had taken control over half of the area under rebel control. With Syria's war entering its eighth year, fighting continues on several fronts, including around Afrin and in eastern Ghouta near Damascus, where preparations were under way for the evacuation of wounded civilians.

Student shot dead lecturer

March 14, 2018

Rajesh Malik, a lecturer in Shahid Dalbir Singh State College, was in the clerk room when a student named Jagmal entered the room and shot Rajesh multiple times. The investigation is on. Police are investigating the case. The professor's body has been sent for an autopsy. "The accused looked like a student, but we can't confirm if he was from this college".

Bhima-Koregaon violence: Accused Milind Ekbote arrested in Pune

March 14, 2018

Two FIRs were lodged against Ekbote, who is the executive president of Samasta Hindu Aghadi outfit, for allegedly orchestrating the riots which left one person dead. "The police should arrest the conspirators and take stringent action against them". Rajendra Gaikwad , another villager said, "There is a calm in all the nearby villages after that (riot) incident, but we want main conspirators to be behind bars.

Zinke defends hiking national park fees amid flap over his travel spending

March 14, 2018

Of last fall's Nevada-Montana trip in particular, Interior has said it was approved by the ethics office and that a commercial flight was not available to ferry Zinke between the two events. The hearing concerned the Interior's 2019 budget . U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke listens to a presentation about the merits of a monument offshore of Massachusetts, part of his National Monuments review process, in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., June 16, 2017.

Sadiq Khan is the first British politician to speak at SXSW

March 14, 2018

Khan pointed to a law Germany passed past year, which allows the country to fine social networks up to €50 million (around $62 million) if they fail to remove abusive posts within 24 hours. "There's been a dereliction of duty on the part of politicians and policy-makers to ensure that the rapid growth in technology is utilised and steered in a direction that benefits us all", he will tell crowds.

Turkey demands life sentence for detained United States pastor

March 14, 2018

The case of Brunson has become one of several sticking points in relations between Turkey and its North Atlantic Treaty Organisation ally. The prosecutor charged him with being an "executive" of the group that Ankara holds responsible for the failed coup, the news agency said.

Turkish parliament passes controversial voting law, brawl ensues

March 14, 2018

A brawl erupted between nationalist lawmakers and parliamentarians from the main opposition party when the parliament's deputy speaker announced the voting result, Reuters reported on Tuesday. The ruling party says the amendments are required to ensure "electoral security" in Turkey's mainly-Kurdish southeast region where it claims Kurdish rebels use threats or force to influence voters.

RJD leads by just 455 votes in Araria; BJP leads in Bhabua

March 14, 2018

Counting of votes for the by-election to the Araria Lok Sabha constituency and two assembly seats in Bihar is underway under tight security arrangements. ► BJP leading in Bhabua after 8th round of counting with 19,738 votes. By-elections in the seat was necessitated because of the death of Mohammed Taslimuddin on September 17, 2017.

SP leads in Gorakhpur, Phulpur bypolls

March 14, 2018

Both the BJP and the BSP-SP combine have fielded candidates from the Patel community. In Bihar, RJD is leading by 455 votes with 195,527 votes in Araria Lok Sabha constituency, while BJP is second with 195,072 votes. According to the EC, there are 19.61 lakh voters in the Phulpur parliamentary constituency and 19.49 lakh in the Gorakhpur Lok Sabha seat. While 47 per cent of the voters exercised their franchise in Gorakhpur, the turnout in Phulpur was lower, at 38 per cent.

For 2 weeks, women get full spotlight at the UN

March 14, 2018

Against the backdrop of unprecedented global efforts for women's rights and gender equality, the UN CSW is the UN's largest gathering on gender equality and women's rights, and the single largest forum for UN member states, civil society organizations and other worldwide actors to build consensus and commitment on policy actions on this issue.

Video of Stillwater bail agent fatally shooting client released by DA's office

March 14, 2018

In addition to Stillwater and Payne County residents voicing their opinions the district attorney's office had overcharged Carey and was at fault for her acquittal, candidate Jill Tontz in the upcoming election race for district attorney in Payne and Logan Counties took to Facebook on Monday to explain why she would have sought a manslaughter conviction in the case.

Elderly retirement home residents rescued from fire at Cranbourne East facility

March 14, 2018

The fire broke out just after 1pm at the Langford Grange Retirement Village on Berwick- Cranbourne Road in Cranbourne East. The fire started in the main building of the Blue Hills Village, the nursing home was evacuated and all residents are accounted for.

Eastern Long Island is braced for 8 to 12 inches of snow

March 14, 2018

A winter storm warning was in effect for Suffolk County from midnight Monday to 6 p.m. Tuesday, telling of heavy snow and "significant reductions in visibility at times", making travel hard, the weather service said. Look for wind gusts of 25 to 40 miles per hour Tuesday morning, with the stronger winds as you head east, Ciemnecki said. As of 4 p.m., there was no power outages reported by PSEG, which was "a nice testament" to the power company, the chief said, noting the extensive tree ...

Mnuchin: US in talks with countries seeking tariff exemptions

March 14, 2018

Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin of IL said Trump's action was "like dropping a bomb on a flea" and could carry "huge unintended consequences for American manufacturers who depend on imported materials". The U.S. imposing tariffs that punish our allies could trigger a global recession and a tectonic geopolitical shift favoring China, the world's other economic superpower.

Hundreds turn out for Trevyan Rowe's vigil

March 14, 2018

Rochester City School Superintendent Barbara Deane-Williams revealed that 5 school staff members were deployed to greet students on March 8th. "If we had just got that phone call, I believe he would have been here today" said Handy, "That would've given us time to go to the school and perhaps, I believe, we could've saw him, perhaps before we got to the school".

Congress not letting Parliament function, says BJP

March 14, 2018

Even after the adjournment of the House, the TRS members led by MPs B Vinod Kumar and AP Jithender Reddy staged a dharna in front of Mahatma Gandhi Statue in the Parliament Complex holding up placards. Briefing reporters after a BJP parliamentary party meeting, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party chief Amit Shah , parliamentary affairs minister Ananth Kumar said the government has been talking to different parties to break the deadlock in Parliament and targeted ...

Jury to begin deliberations in trial of Brian Golsby

March 14, 2018

Tuesday would have been Tokes' 23rd birthday. Later, Tokes' mother, Lisa McCrary-Tokes, burst into tears while embracing Reagan's younger sister, the Dispatch reports. The data showed Golsby had been wandering the area on foot for some time until the dot on the map intersected with where Ms. Tokes usually parked her vehicle.

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