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ODPM: No danger to T&T from Kick'em Jenny at this time

March 14, 2018

The National Disaster Management Agency of Grenada yesterday advised that due to increased activities of the volcano the alert has been moved from yellow to orange. Since then, the UWI-SRC has reported that quake activity has slowed. The disaster agency said people in coastal areas should lookout for unusual material that might be ejected during the eruption.

Maran brothers discharged in Telephone exchange scam

March 14, 2018

Watch CNBC-TV18's Jude Sannith caught up with former Telecom Minister Dayanidhi Maran and asked what he had to say on the verdict. Referring to Kalanithi , the seventh accused in the case, Judge Natarajan said the Sun TV had not been made an accused by the prosecution.

Labor to end 'millionaire welfare' by axing tax loophole

March 15, 2018

A fallout from retirees and pensioners who use the scheme has prompted Mr Shorten to consider a supplement payment package for up to 250,000 pensioners to make up for the annual cash refunds they stand to lose, The Australian reports on Thursday.

In Kerala, ally BDJS says it won't back BJP in bypolls

March 14, 2018

Without the support of the BDJS, the BJP is not going to win the election in Chengannur. P S Sreedharan Pillai, who had polled over 45,000 votes in the last assembly election, is most likely to be the BJP candidate. It was a propaganda unleashed by certain individuals in the saffron party's state unit to "insult" him and BDJS, he alleged. "BDJS would file a written compliant to BJP national president Amit Shah seeking action against those responsible for spreading false reports about my ...

McCain questions Trump's pick for Central Intelligence Agency

March 15, 2018

Democratic members of the intelligence panel expressed concern. Republican President Donald Trump on Tuesday chose Haspel, the CIA's deputy director, to succeed current Director Mike Pompeo . "If Ms Haspel seeks to serve at the highest levels of USA intelligence, the government can no longer cover up disturbing facts from her past". She spent long stretches overseas, including in Turkey and Central Asia, before ascending to station chief in NY, where she was posted when Osama bin Laden ...

White nationalist leader Matthew Heimbach arrested for assault in Indiana

March 14, 2018

Brooke Heimbach told the police that her husband kicked the wall, grabbed her face, and "threw me with the hand on my face onto the bed" - a violent exchange she said she recorded on her cell phone. He was a key promoter of the August 2017 "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, and has been described as "the next David Duke". Heimbach tended to the children and told Brooke, whose name is redacted from the documents, to "send the police away and tell them everything was fine".

Ukraine formally bans its athletes from competing in Russian Federation

March 15, 2018

The ministry didn't immediately reply to a request for comment on possible punishments for Ukrainian athletes or teams who break the ban. Zhdanov believes that competitions in Russian Federation are unsafe for athletes from Ukraine, taking into account the domestic and foreign policy pursued by Russian Federation.

Norwegian Musher Wins Iditarod Sled Dog Race

March 14, 2018

Craig said he was only trying to warn Marrs that the information was about to be made public by the ITC and to reassure him that the amount of lidocaine found in his dogs' urine was far below the level of a violation. Officials didn't punish Seavey but changed race rules to make mushers responsible for any positive drug test. Seavey, who won four titles between 2012 and 2016, denied giving drugs to his dogs and sat out this year's race in protest.

NC Gov. Cooper proposes gun law changes after school shootings

March 14, 2018

Cooper focused specifically on the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, advocating for increased funding for education to help fill what he say's will be the in-demand jobs of the future. But our law has a glaring loophole since this background check and permit process isn't required to buy an assault weapon like an AR-15, the weapon used in Parkland.

Reps to re-transmit Electoral Act amendment Bill to Buhari

March 14, 2018

The controversy surrounding the amendments to the Electoral Act stems from the insertion of Section 25 (1), which now reorders the election sequence different from what INEC has fixed for the 2019 general elections timetable. While this was going on, the Chairman of INEC , Prof. " However, we agree with the president on the first and second clauses but we disagree with the third clause where he claimed we have no powers to amend the Electoral Act ".

Well Done LLC Has $466000 Stake in Stryker Co. (SYK)

March 14, 2018

The company has a market cap of $62,900.00, a price-to-earnings ratio of 34.26, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.39 and a beta of 0.70. The stock increased 0.64% or $1.06 during the last trading session, reaching $167.47. Carpenter Lonny J also sold $818,792 worth of Stryker Corporation (NYSE:SYK) on Friday, February 2. Invest Centers Of America has 4,833 shares. Eubel Brady & Suttman Asset Mngmt Inc stated it has 3.66% in Stryker Corporation (NYSE:SYK).

Little Political Support for Age Limit Change for Gun Buyers

March 14, 2018

There's not much political support within the Republican Party, and certainly not within the NRA . The climbdown was striking. In January, Trump quietly rescinded authorization for the Presidential Commission on Election Integrity just eight months after creating it.

FBI officials recommend former #2 at FBI Andrew McCabe be fired

March 14, 2018

The President has assailed donations to Mr McCabe's wife, a Democrat running for a spot in Virginia's state legislature, from a political group overseen by former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe, a Clinton ally. "We have no personnel announcements at this time ". "90 days to go?!" "FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe is racing the clock to retire with full benefits", Trump tweeted last December.

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.

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