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Ciobo announces $12m Business Events Bid Fund Program

March 15, 2018

Minister Ciobo has launched Tourism Australia's new $12 million Business Events Bid Fund Program. It will position Tourism Australia's Business Events team as important boosters of Australia's global competitiveness in the face of growing competition from the Asia-Pacific region.

UNRWA gets $100 million in new aid after United States cuts

March 15, 2018

In contrast, the Canadian government news release notes that it will "continue to exercise enhanced due diligence regarding its funding and assist the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in its ongoing efforts to improve neutrality within the agency and its operations".

Vince Staples shuts down GoFundMe, donates money

March 16, 2018

So yesterday, he announced that the campaign and GoFundMe page has been shut down. You will never hear from me again: no songs, no interviews, no nothing. The campaign was finally revealed to be part of a push to bring light to Staples' latest single, "Get The F*ck Of My Dick", and to also address recent complaints from fans that his live show and musical choices haven't been up to their standards.

Rio police say city council member was murdered

March 16, 2018

Social media lit up with calls for demonstrations Thursday outside City Hall and elsewhere in Rio. Local authorities told reporters two men in a auto fired nine bullets at Franco's vehicle, killing her and the driver, while a press agent in the back seat survived with some injuries.

3 tons of gold spill onto Russian runway after plane door glitch

March 15, 2018

The hatch door fell off, causing the contents of the planes hold to haemorrhage valuables. A police spokesperson said that there were five crewmembers on board the plane and none of them were hurt in the incident. Imagine gold and platinum bars and even diamonds raining down from the sky! TASS cited officials from the Interior Ministry as saying that some 172 gold bars weighing about 3.4 tons were recovered.

PSO of BJP leader injured as militant open fire at Khonmoh

March 16, 2018

The terrorists tried to snatch the service rifle of constable Bilal Ahmad, who is the PSO of BJP leader Anwar Khan, at Balhama in Pulwama district, a police official said. On Sunday, three militants from the same group were killed in the Hakoora-Anantnag area in south Kashmir. J&K Police on Wednesday night verified that one of the slain militants was from southern city of Hyderabad, endorsing what "Ansar Ghazwat ul Hind", al-Qaeda's Kashmir unit, had claimed.

James Corden And Shaggy Perform Donald Trump & Robert Mueller Theater

March 15, 2018

As the three sit in awkward silence, Shaggy breaks it by saying "it wasn't me". "It wasn't me." "Had shady business dealings overseas". "Treason may have transpired". The video ends with Trump in handcuffs, and with a knock at oft-forgotten youngest daughter Tiffany. Shaggy played Trump, while Corden played Mueller.

Big Water Companies Set to Merge

March 15, 2018

The stock increased 8.37% or $4.4 during the last trading session, reaching $56.97. The company had a trading volume of 141,461 shares, compared to its average volume of 52,037. BidaskClub upgraded shares of Connecticut Water Service from a "strong sell" rating to a " sell" rating in a research note on Monday, February 5th.

Crazed Girlfriend Stabs Boyfriend with Samurai Sword

March 16, 2018

She got hold of the family jewels and "tried to rip them off", but even then Lovell was able to keep his cool. I saw the look in her eyes, and it scared the living poop out of me. In the past, he had just denied such accusations. This time Javier went to the mall and bought a samurai sword . In her emotional, dramatic dialogue with the police dispatcher, suspect Emily Javier, 30, purportedly says that she stabbed her boyfriend "everywhere" on his body and that first responders need to ...

Slain DNC staffer's parents

March 16, 2018

In July 2016, Rich was shot and killed in Washington, D.C. Both then and now, police say it was likely a robbery gone wrong, but the case remains unsolved. Zimmerman's statements to Joel were lies. Wheeler sued Fox News previous year, claiming he misquoted in the discredited story. Mary Rich tells ABC News that her son "would never have done it".

FLOOD SCENES: Nairobi the city in the water

March 15, 2018

He said traffic flow is extremely slow and that a number of vehicles had been stuck on the roads slowing down the flow. Traffic flow was disrupted Thursday morning along most roads in Nairobi and across the country following a heavy downpour that started last night .

Suspected drunk driver arrested after woman hit near U of T

March 15, 2018

According to Const. Clint Stibbe, reports indicate that a man and a woman may have assaulted a cab driver and took off in the vehicle. "We're lucky this did not turn into a fatality". He has since been arrested and is expected to face charges. Investigators are asking anyone with dash camera or security camera footage in the area to contact police.

Senate confirmation fights ahead on Trump's State, CIA picks

March 15, 2018

Haspel will succeed Mike Pompeo, who is shifting to the State Department after the ouster of former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson . "I don't envy her trying to get through confirmation", said Robert Eatinger, the former top lawyer in the CIA's Counterterrorism Center.

1 dead after pedestrian bridge collapses in Miami

March 16, 2018

A Miami Herald reporter tweeted that cops believe the collapse caused "mass casualties". The current condition of that individual is unknown at this time. The 950-ton span fell Thursday afternoon at the university's main Miami-area campus. The $9.3 million project was approved in 2015. This is a developing story.

Lovato six years sober

March 15, 2018

The singer, who rose to fame as a child star on the Disney channel, told " Access Hollywood " in 2013 that she used to sneak cocaine onto planes and recalled hitting her low point as a 19-year-old during a auto ride to the airport. Lovato went to an AA meeting instead and is fully committed to staying sober . She also once spoke frankly about purging, saying: "When I was in a relationship with Wilmer, I went three years without purging, and when we broke up, that's one of the first ...

Camper hanging off I-275 ramp after St. Petersburg crash

March 15, 2018

The camper has been secured and is awaiting removal, according to St. Petersburg Fire Rescue. There was no one inside the camper and no injuries were reported in the crash. FOX News reports , the crash happened near Tropicana Field where the Tampa Bay Rays play. A camper is hanging precariously over the guard rail. The trailer was removed at approximately 12:40 p.m.

Ready Player One scores a new trailer

March 15, 2018

Joining Tye Sheridan (X-Men: Apocalypse, Mud ), Olivia Cooke ( Me and Earl and the Dying Girl , Bates Motel ), Ben Mendelsohn (Rogue One - A Star Wars Story, Bloodline ) and T.J. Once collected and challenges completed, the victor of the Quest will be given sole control of the HUGE virtual reality world, The OASIS, created by James Halladay ( Mark Rylance ) and his parter Ogden Morrow ( Simon Pegg ).

Arizona teacher who posted annual salary online speaks out

March 15, 2018

Her pay stub revealed her income would jump to $35,621.25, a difference of just an additional $131.25 next year. She said she purchases all her own particular classroom supplies, and also snacks for kids who don't have them. Teacher pay solidifies; programs where you would get a yearly bring only for quite a long time up in benefit - a great deal of those left. But I don't think that they know how to make that happen", he said.

Africa's first ATM pharmacy launched

March 15, 2018

Alexandra residents who suffer from chronic illnesses will no longer have to fearless long queues to collect their medication, following the arrival of the first pharmacy dispensing unit (PDU). Patient takes receipt which indicates next collection date. It also supports adherence. "Wow, it has really changed my life because I'm no longer anxious now about collecting my pills late".

Video Shows Parkland Deputy Never Entered School As Mass Shooting Happened Inside

March 15, 2018

Newly released footage of the Parkland shooting shows former Broward Deputy Scot Peterson standing outside of the Florida high school as the gunman kills 17 people inside. Peterson takes cover outside a corner of the building, behind a wall. The Broward sheriff's office serves as the police department for Parkland. Peterson also told other law enforcement officers who raced to the school to stay outside.

Real Madrid to bid for Roma's Alisson

March 15, 2018

Real Madrid have entered the race for Alisson . These reports have emerged a day after Alisson's agent, Ze Maria Neis, made an Instagram post concluding business at Roma's headquarters. Mundo Deportivo claims Zinedine Zidane will rival Liverpool for the 25-year-old this summer following his impressive season in Serie A. Real's pursuit of Alisson may rest on the outcome of any reported contract negotiations, which promise to significantly increase his cost should he pen new terms in ...

Heavy rainfall causes flooding in several counties

March 16, 2018

The road between Kilmacanogue and Roundwood is barely passable in places with water flowing freely across the road in two locations. Callan town is flooded aagain and residents of Bridge Street had to evacuate their homes after the Kings River burst its banks.

Myanmar Says It Has Verified Fewer Than 400 Rohingya for Repatriation

March 15, 2018

Senior officials in Myanmar announced on Wednesday that they have begun talks with United Nations agencies to see how they could assist with the repatriation of Rohingya refugees who fled to Bangladesh to escape violence against them. Bangladesh and Myanmar are continuing to work on a repatriation program that will see the Rohingya refugees returned to Myanmar, but many of those living in camps in Bangladesh have said that they are unwilling to return.

SUPER SIX - Windies lose to Afghanistan

March 16, 2018

The West Indies were restricted to only 197-8 after winning the toss and batting first, with offspinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman the standout bowler, taking 3-33, including the key wicket of Chris Gayle (1). Afghanistan entered the Super Sixes stage of the Cricket World Cup Qualifier knowing they needed to win their next three matches to stand any chance of progressing to the main event next summer.

Geralt Of Rivia Is Coming To SoulCalibur VI

March 15, 2018

Following some big teases from The Witcher social media accounts , it's now been revealed that there will be a Soul Calibur 6 Geralt character. The full roster is rumored to have 22 launch characters and an additional 6 DLC characters. Doug Cockle, the English voice of Geralt of Rivia , returns in SOULCALIBUR VI to reprise the role.

WLS host Kudlow to become Trump's top economic adviser

March 16, 2018

Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 edged 0.1 percent higher while South Korea's Kospi rose 0.3 percent. He added that Kudlow has "come around to believing in tariffs as a negotiating point". "The challenge for Kudlow.is that the president is the 'franchise player, ' and at the end of the day he calls almost all the shots", explains Tom Block, a Washington policy analyst for Fundstrat Global Advisors, a Wall Street research firm.

Duke Holds Open Practice at PPG Arena

March 15, 2018

Duke vs Iona live stream is on CBS stream. "And he had the upper hand". Iona is one of the few programs that can boast a winning record (3-2) against Krzyzewski. 12 seed after topping UT Martin in the OVC tournament and earning an automatic spot in the tournament. Freshman forward Marvin Bagley (21.1 points, 11.5 rebounds) captured the ACC Player of the Year and ACC Rookie of the Year.

'Monster' who murdered mum in Aldi jailed

March 15, 2018

The court was told the attack by Hord, the ex-partner of Mrs Willsher's mother Nicole Dinsdale, was carried out "for the objective of revenge". Neville Hord, 44, admitted the "cold-blooded public execution" of the 30-year-old in Bradford Crown Court today before being sentenced.

Amber Alert issued for missing IL toddlers

March 15, 2018

Many residents throughout The Times readership area received an Amber Alert via text message at about 10:45 p.m. Wednesday for 3-year-old Lynn Roby and 2-year-old Jordyn Washington. Washington is wanted for questioning in the murder of Lakisha. She was reportedly shot after getting into an argument with the siblings' father. Police explained that the children were being cared for by a friend of the family when Lynn picked them up following the shooting.

Price Target Analysis The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS)

March 15, 2018

It has outperformed by 22.53% the S&P500.The move comes after 5 months positive chart setup for the $100.65 billion company. Janus Henderson Group PLC now owns 2,475,978 shares of the investment management company's stock worth $549,415,000 after buying an additional 2,416,970 shares during the period.

Police identify man killed in Beaver Dam apartment explosion

March 15, 2018

FOX6 News plans to stream the controlled burn. They've been instructed by chemical experts to let it burn as long and hot as possible. Mannel says sensors supplied by the Environmental Protection Agency will monitor air quality and other fire factors.

Holly Willoughby predicts Meghan Markle's wedding gown

March 15, 2018

The former "Suits" actress has been busily attending events up and down the country since she relocated to Britain, where she's quickly become one of the most recognisable public figures. In a letter dated March 14 to the Privy Council, Queen Elizabeth II gave her formal approval of her grandson, Harry, marrying Meghan. "I think she will go for something a bit different actually".

U.S. challenges Indian export subsidies at WTO

March 15, 2018

Through this above-mentioned programs, India provides exemptions from certain duties, taxes, and fees; reduces import liability and benefits numerous Indian exporters including producers of steel products, pharmaceuticals, chemicals , information technology products, textiles, and apparel, the statement said.

Powerball numbers: Did you win Wednesday's $420 million lottery jackpot?

March 15, 2018

Follow the drawing, MLive will publish an update in the morning that includes whether or not anyone won the jackpot. The prize amount has grown steadily since the January 6 Powerball drawing. A $2 ticket gives you a one in 292.2 million chance at joining the hall of Powerball champions. Drawings are held on Wednesday and Saturday. Powerball and several other drawings are held Wednesday nights.

Warm & Windy Thursday Raises Fire Danger Across Oklahoma

March 15, 2018

On Thursday , winds in Oklahoma City could gust up to 39 miles per hour with a high temperature near 77 degrees. Winds will turn a little more to the northwest on Friday after a reinforcing cold front passes, making for a somewhat cooler day, around 50 to the mid 50s for highs.

Pakistan's justice system needs reforms: Nawaz Sharif

March 15, 2018

Meanwhile, the Accountability Court Judge Muhammad Bashir accepted Nawaz Sharif's petition seeking exemption from the personnel appearance in today's hearing . Addressing reporters, Nawaz said he is not in favour of conflict and only desires that the country is run according to the law and constitution, adding that, "is it wrong to wish this?" "They were asked to reach Sanjrani House and vote for one Sadiq Sanjrani who lives there", he said.

En Medellín se registraron puntos en lo que faltaron tarjetones interpartidista

March 15, 2018

Así mismo la Procuraduría indagará si existía y fue aplicado un plan de contingencia como lo previó la Circular 034 del 19 de febrero de 2018 de la Registraduría, que avaló el uso de fotocopias en caso de agotarse los tarjetones . Minutos después el reclamo se extendió por otros puntos de votación de Medellín y llegó a Bogotá, Cali, Bucaramanga, Cartagena, Pereira y otras ciudades y municipios.

Rangasthalam Audio Songs jukebox released

March 15, 2018

Mega Powerstar Ram Charan's " Rangasthalam " is all set for a grand release on March 30, 2018. Makers of this film have released 3 singles and each of them received a phenomenal response and the full jukebox is out in the market. Pooja has signed to dance for a peppy number for a huge amount as much as Rs.50 Lakhs. NTR starrer Janata Garage's Pakka Local and Jai Lava Kusa's swing Zara item number where Devi Sri Prasad's rocking tune, Kajal Agarwal and Tamannah Bhatia's spicy curves ...

Angela Merkel Elected For Fourth Term As Germany's Chancellor

March 15, 2018

The parliamentary vote ended months of political turmoil after the September 24, 2017 federal election saw millions of voters desert Merkel's Christian Democratic Union and the Social Democratic Party turning instead to parties on the left and right.

PowerShares India ETF (PIN) Declines 0.46% for Mar 14

March 15, 2018

The ETF's YTD performance is 0%, the 1 year is 0% and the 3 year is 0%. Hudock Capital Group LLC increased its stake in Schwab U S Small Cap ETF by 920.0% in the fourth quarter. The stock had a trading volume of 180,288 shares, compared to its average volume of 447,788. The ETF is -11.61% of its 52-Week High and 13.60% of its low, and is now having ATR of 0.47.

Global Portable Generators Market Outlook 2018: Generac, KOHLER and Yamaha

March 15, 2018

Questale published a new in-depth industry research that focuses on Global Laboratory Gas Generator Sales market, delivers detailed analysis of market and future prospects of Global Laboratory Gas Generator Sales market. Regional Analysis focuses on the Portable Ozone Generator in Global market, especially in Europe and North America, Southeast Asia, India, China, Japan.

WBBSE Class 10 Madhyamik Pariksha 2018 begins today: Girls outnumber boys

March 15, 2018

The examination is conducted by the West Bengal Board of Secondary Examination (WBBSE).Over 56 per cent of the candidates were girls, who had outnumbered boys previous year also, said WBBSE Administrator Kalyanmoy Ganguly. A total of 11,02,921 students will take the exams. The number of boys appearing in the examination is 4,81,555, IANS reported. "The first day of Madhyamik examinations ended peacefully", said WBBSE president Kalyanmoy Ganguly.

Global All In One Printer Market 2018- Brother, Conon, Epson and HP

March 15, 2018

Along with regional analysis, the report includes consumption, Kiosk Printer market share, production, Kiosk Printer revenue and growth rate for each subsequent region. In addition to several environmental, economic, and social benefits, recycling Inkjet Disc Printers also substantially reduces operational costs.

Body of man in plastic bag found by mid-Michigan hunters

March 15, 2018

He did not say how the man was killed. On the body were two identifiable tattoos - an eagle on the right shoulder and a skull wearing a cowboy hat on the left shoulder. Counterman's body had the middle and ring fingers on his left hand taped together, the sheriff's office said. Authorities are working to identify the body of a man found by hunters in a large plastic bag in mid-Michigan.

Teenage girl killed in crash on I-70

March 15, 2018

The Kansas Highway Patrol reports 18-year-old Mariah Lowe was heading east when her auto left the roadway and struck a concrete culvert before overturning and catching fire.

Signet Jewelers Ltd. (SIG) Stake Increased by Wells Fargo & Company MN

March 15, 2018

The stock increased 2.28% or $1.09 during the last trading session, reaching $48.95. Given that its average daily volume over the 30 days has been 2.03 million shares a day, this signifies a pretty significant change over the norm. Capital Global Investors invested 0.12% in Signet Jewelers Limited (NYSE:SIG). Etrade Cap Management Ltd Liability stated it has 12,409 shares or 0.03% of all its holdings.

Wipro3D Opens New Metal Additive Manufacturing Center in India

March 15, 2018

The center is 12,000 square feet and has a full set of capabilities, including cutting-edge 3D printing and post-processing technology as well as research, characterization and validation facilities. Parikh pointed out that India's first functional metal AM component in space was built by Wipro3D. Wipro's 3D printing divison, Wipro3D, now has the ability to offer solutions in normal and customised additive manufacturing for sectors such as aviation, space, industrial, automotive, health ...

Are Donald Trump Jr. and wife Vanessa really getting a Divorce?

March 15, 2018

The president's eldest son married Vanessa in 2005. The substance, which turned out to be corn starch, was addressed to her husband. Donald Trump Jr .'s odd and confrontational tweets were also an issue and friends are anxious about him, the report says.

Patrick Day's parade will go on - with shortened snow route

March 15, 2018

However, Sunday's parade through South Boston will proceed on an alternate "snow" route . "It needs to go by certain spots, one being Dorchester Heights and the Veterans Posts". "I ask everyone to keep up the good work", he said, "and make sure they take another pass of shoveling of the sidewalks and pedestrians ramps in front of their properties to ensure accessibility for everyone".

Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Shares Sold by Ontario Teachers Pension Plan Board

March 15, 2018

About 1.89M shares traded or 3.26% up from the average. Calton & Associates Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Automatic Data Processing during the 4th quarter valued at about $118,000. The firm has "Hold" rating by Stifel Nicolaus given on Thursday, November 2. The company was maintained on Tuesday, November 7 by RBC Capital Markets.

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