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Zille Slams Minister And Department Of Water and Sanitation

January 25, 2018

Zille's spokesperson Michael Mpofu said the strategy plan included the deployment of forces at the various points of distribution across the metro, regular patrols, and the escorting of water resources to critical points where necessary. Critical resolutions related to the water crisis have also been adopted by the provincial cabinet. Every day that consumption exceeded 500m litres, the last day of normal water supply drew closer, he said.

Cameron: 'Brexit turned out less badly than we thought'

January 25, 2018

You may also remember he lost that vote and promptly resigned. Meanwhile, Mr Cameron - in a speech to Vauxhall auto workers in Ellesmere Port in Cheshire - said Brexit would be like a "bomb" to the economy. Alastair Campbell, who is campaigning to reverse the result of the referendum, admitted that Project Fear failed in the lead up to the vote in June 2016.

It's Binoy Kodiyeri: CPM Kerala chief's son accused of cheating in Dubai

January 25, 2018

It would also boost the morale of the Bengal faction rallying around party General Secretary Sitaram Yechury, whose proposal to reach an electoral understanding with the Congress had been repeatedly shot down in internal forums in recent times.

Shopian encounter: One militant, civilian killed, 2 teenage girls sustain bullet wounds

January 25, 2018

The 17-year-old boy, Shakir, who was killed in the clashes hailed from Qalampora village. "Security forces are on the job", a police official said. During the clashes, two girls, both from Odoo village were critically injured after receiving bullet injuries.

'Field of Dreams' Park Vandalized by Vehicle; Damage Estimated to Be $15K

January 25, 2018

Denise Stillman, the owner of the property that was used in the 1989 film " Field of Dreams ", anticipates that the vandals caused thousands of dollars in damage. There are no security cameras on the field. Stillman says repairs will continue through the summer, but the field will remain open. "A lot of people travel (from) all over the world to come see the Field of Dreams ", Stillman said.

Trump backs citizenship for Dreamers as part of DACA, immigration deal

January 25, 2018

Trump announced he was ending DACA a year ago, but has given Congress until March to come up with a legislative fix. Their goal is to produce a bipartisan package to protect young immigrants known as "Dreamers" from deportation and to provide billions to toughen border security.

Duckworth to be first sitting USA senator to give birth

January 25, 2018

She and her husband Bryan Bowlsbey planned on trying again and while campaigning for the U.S. Senate seat the Senator had a miscarriage. "Proud to have her as my colleague", he said, "and prouder still that she will make history by being the first U.S.

Sting and Shaggy have made an "island-influenced" album together

January 25, 2018

Their first single will be followed on April 20th by a collaborative, island-influenced album, entitled 44/876, that reflects the duo's mutual love of Jamaica - its music, the spirit of its people and vibrancy of its culture. Once Sting gave it a spin, he headed to a studio in Los Angeles where Shaggy was working to surprise him with a chorus. Though "surprising" might seem like an understatement to some, the first cut-" Don't Make Me Wait ", available via streaming outlets January 25-is ...

Toys R Us store in Rapid City among dozens being closed

January 25, 2018

Struggling Toys "R" Us is planning to shrink its USA store portfolio by as much as 20% as it looks to emerge from bankruptcy protection before the 2018 holiday season, the retailer said in a court filing. - More Toys "R" Us stores will be disappearing in the coming months, including two in the Tampa Bay area. President Dave Brandon wrote in a customer letter that the store closings are meant to strengthen the organization as it tries to emerge from bankruptcy protection.

In Davos, Germany's Merkel warns protectionism not the answer to world's problems

January 25, 2018

German arms exports dropped by nine percent to 6.24 billion euros a year ago, ARD television reported on Tuesday, following a pledge by the co-governing Social Democrats ( SPD ) to restrict weapons sales to non-allied countries. The broadcaster said the data was preliminary and that the numbers could still rise. The Left's parliamentary leader Dietmar Bartsch went a step further on Wednesday, saying it was "unbelievable" that Germany would deliver weapons to dictatorships.

Maduro ready to stand in early prez poll in Venez

January 25, 2018

If selected, he said, he would relish the opportunity to measure up against his opponents. The EU sanctions come as the secretary general of the Organization of American States (OAS), Luis Almagro, has denounced plans to hold presidential elections in Venezuela this year.

Letter allegedly to be written by 1962 Alcatraz escapee surfaces

January 25, 2018

Their daring and well-planned escape has fascinated people for decades. The FBI concluded the inmates most likely either drowned in the fierce, cold currents of San Francisco Bay or died of hypothermia. Using more than 50 raincoats, they created a makeshift raft along with life vests and wooden paddles. When guards opened their cells in the morning they found heads made of paper mache in their beds instead of the prisoners.

Triple Talaq Bill conspiracy against Muslims: Owaisi

January 25, 2018

Continuing his speech after the incident Owaisi said such incidents can not resist me from sharing my opinions. He said, "I am willing to lay down my life for my democratic rights". Between 2005-2015 there were 88,467 dowry deaths in India, 22 women die daily due to dowry. "Why are there just gour Muslim legislators of BJP across the country?" AIMIM MLA Imtiyaz Jaleel said Owaisi was unhurt and continued his speech after the incident.

Senate voting on Brownback's ambassadorship confirmation — HAPPENING NOW

January 25, 2018

With two Republican senators absent, Vice President Mike Pence traveled to Capitol Hill to cast the tie-breaking vote to confirm Brownback, a favorite of Christian conservatives for his views on same-sex marriage and abortion. "I fear he will focus exclusively on protecting Christian minorities", Menendez said. "I firmly believe that anyone seeking to represent the United States of America must actively champion the right of all people to worship freely and without fear", Menendez said.

Kerry Tells Palestinians to Hold Out Against Trump

January 25, 2018

A senior PA official confirmed to Ma'ariv that the meeting took place. Agha also authored with Yossi Beilin the Beilin-Abbas agreement in the 1990s. He advised the PA not to attack the USA or the Trump Administration, but rather focus on Trump as an individual, whom Kerry considers exclusively responsible for the current situation.

Evangelicals Perkins, Graham Defend Trump Against CNN Attacks

January 25, 2018

Christian Broadcasting Network Chairman Pat Robertson once accused Clinton of turning the Oval Office into a "playpen for the sexual freedom of the poster child of the 1960s" and called the then president a "debauched, debased and defamed" leader.

Crore Recapitalisation Bonds Won't Impact Fiscal Deficit, Says Finance Ministry

January 25, 2018

The government had in October announced a capital infusion plan into PSBs to the tune of Rs 2.11 lakh crore but it was not clear how much would be disbursed in this financial year. He said, banks will have to adopt the differentiated business strategy and exit from non-core businesses and focus on their core competencies. "There are 21 PSBs in the country that comprise 70% of the banking industry".

Tesla still welcome in India after Elon Musk picks China for factory

January 25, 2018

Musk, also Tesla's chairman, was an early investor in the company and is now its biggest shareholder, owning about a fifth of all shares outstanding. The world's wealthiest person is now Amazon (AMZN, +0.69%) CEO Jeff Bezos, whose $108 billion worth of Amazon stock makes up the lion's share of his net worth.

Trump tells Erdogan to curb Turkey's Afrin offensive in Syria

January 25, 2018

Another 48 Syrian fighters fighting alongside the Turkish military against the YPG were also killed , said the Observatory. The Turkish government regards the YPG as an insurgent group and a threat against Turkey. He renewed a threat to extend the offensive east to the city of Manbij, which is also under the control of US-backed Syrian Kurdish fighters. "Starting in Manbij, we will continue to thwart their game".

France's Macron says globalization is going through a major crisis

January 25, 2018

He was speaking in Davos, a day after Washington imposed steel import tariffs on washing machines and solar panels, billed as a way to protect American jobs by President Donald Trump , who is widely expected to take further action on steel, aluminium and intellectual property.

Mike Flynn Concealed FBI Interview from White House Officials

January 25, 2018

President Trump says he's not anxious about what his attorney general may have said. It's unclear whether the president himself will agree to meet with Mueller and his investigators. The former advisor was charged by Mueller in early December for making fraudulent statements to the Federal Bureau of Investigation regarding conversations with Kislyak related to "sanctions that the United States had imposed against Russian Federation".

Former Maryland man confirmed to lead United States health department

January 25, 2018

Bush. The Senate voted 55-43 to confirm Azar. "Mr. Azar says he agrees that prices are too high, but he does not seem ready or willing to do much about it", Sen. Azar said he will consider implementing some kind of negotiation in Medicare Part B, the portion which covers drugs that must be administered by doctors for the elderly.

Japan reports suspicious contact with N Korea tanker

January 25, 2018

The firms are said to have imported more than US$19 million worth of goods from the North. The other entities are five North Korean shipping companies, one North Korean electronics company, and the North Korean Ministry of Crude Oil Industry.

Elton John expected to announce retirement from touring

January 25, 2018

He said: "I've had an unbelievable life, I've had an fantastic career". But I won't travel any more .I don't want to go out with a whimper. "I love them so much". Elton - whose full name Reginald Kenneth Dwight, although he is also known as Elton Hercules John - is now residing in Las Vegas for his The Million Dollar Piano, on 19 May after over 200 shows.

Zimbabwe President Orders Ministers, Top Civil Servants To Declare Assets

January 25, 2018

Mnangagwa took office in November after a shock military takeover led to the resignation of long-time president Robert Mugabe . Mnangagwa, 75, was one of Mugabe's closest allies in the ruling ZANU-PF party, and he is accused of playing a key role in Mugabe's authoritarian regime that left the economy in ruins.

Suspect Found Dead After Shooting, Wounding State Troopers

January 25, 2018

A Michigan State Police (MSP) detective and a trooper were shot and wounded Wednesday while serving a search warrant in a rural township in US state of Michigan. Kriste Kibbey Etue said he's "doing remarkably well for the seriousness of his injury". Details about the suspect were not immediately released. That's when MSP say the suspect pointed a long gun at them.

Radio host Garrison Keillor fired over 'dozens' of incidents: network

January 25, 2018

Keillor described the incident as being nothing more than having placed his band on a woman's back to console her, but an investigation by MPR News found a pattern of behavior that left numerous woman feeling belittled while working with him.

Don Lemon Blames CNN Shooting Threat on Trump

January 25, 2018

According to a federal affidavit , the caller who threatened to kill CNN employees made his threat using these words: 'Fake news. "Even if you don't like the facts or those questions, no matter how many times you attack us as fake news, we will continue to do our jobs".

Gay couple sue after USA grants citizenship to only one twin

January 25, 2018

The family has since moved to Los Angeles and applied for a Green Card for Ethan. The State Department said it doesn't comment on pending litigation, but pointed to guidance on its website that says there must be a biological connection to a US citizen to become a citizen at birth.

In Davos, Netanyahu urges world leaders to act on Iran nuclear deal

January 25, 2018

She also reiterated this commitment. During the conference, Mr. Netanyahu will meet with various world leaders including German Chancellor Angela Merkel, French President Emanuel Macron, Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko, Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev, Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel, Swiss President Alain Berset, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte.

German anti-Muslim politician resigns after converting to Islam

January 25, 2018

For the far-right party, Wagner's conversion comes at an uncomfortable time. The party, known by its German acronym AfD, has campaigned against what it considers the " Islamization " of Germany because of immigration and higher birth rates among the country's Muslim population.

Maine Town Manager, Outed as Founder of Pro-White Group, Fired

January 25, 2018

He also operates a website that touts racial segregation, describes itself as the internet home of a pro-white group and states that it's time to "admit America was built by white Christian men". The website claims to be "defending the people and culture of New England", the Portland Press Herald reported. Follow the Bangor Daily News on Facebook for the latest ME news.

Brazilian Appeals Upholds Ex-President's Corruption Conviction

January 25, 2018

While da Silva has several avenues to still get on the October ballot - and his lawyers have indicated they will appeal any setback - the ruling further complicates a political comeback. It closed 3.32 percent higher on investor expectations his exclusion from the 2018 race will clear the way for a more market-friendly candidate who can stick to Brazil's austerity agenda.

At least 11 injured as gunmen storm international aid agency in Afghanistan

January 25, 2018

The Taliban claimed responsibility for the Kabul attack, which left 22 people dead, mostly foreigners. Evan Schuurman, Save the Children's Asia regional media manager, said the aid agency was devastated by the news. It is thought there were roughly 50 people inside at the time of the attack, according to the BBC . "An attack against an organization that helps children is outrageous ".

Pope Francis calls for 'truthful' journalism

January 25, 2018

He has also given priority in being interviewed to La Repubblica and to the left-leaning Jesuit magazine Civiltà Cattolica . Fake news "was the strategy employed by the "crafty serpent" in the Book of Genesis, who, at the dawn of humanity, created the first fake news (cf.

Planned Parenthood again asks to halt Arkansas' defunding

January 25, 2018

On average, Planned Parenthood carried out 320,000 abortions each year during Richards' tenure. Richards has served as the president of Planned Parenthood since 2006, when the pro-abortion group terminated 289,750 pregnancies . "In any case, this news indicates a destabilized Planned Parenthood organization, and as long as they are in disarray, they can't expand their abortion enterprise, and that is good news", said Newman.

JCPS offers to help Marshall Co. community following school shooting

January 25, 2018

The Dumb and Dumber star's post came one day after a 15-year-old student at Marshall County High School in Benton, Kentucky , reportedly carried a handgun into the school and opened fire , killing two students and injuring over a dozen more people.

Victims identified in Kentucky school shooting; witnesses describe running for their lives

January 25, 2018

Authorities haven't yet identified the shooter or his motive, but the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the ATF are just a few of the law enforcement organizations looking into why a young student walked into a school and opened fire. School District superintendent Lee Joffre told reporters outside Italy High School that he visited the girl at a Dallas hospital. In a statement addressed to parents and the community Tuesday, Joffre said the girl, whose name has not been released, was shot ...

Anti-Trump protest in Haiti prompts USA embassy lockdown

January 24, 2018

US President Donald Trump's reported slur during a White House meeting on immigration earlier this month has caused a public uproar which continues to reverberate. Moise too was criticized during the protest. Due to the protest, the embassy announced it would be closed for the remainder of the day. Trump's seeming hostility toward Haiti and the nations of Africa has also been met with outrage at home, including from many political figures who are descended from the countries that Trump ...

Ukip leader Bolton refuses to resign despite no-confidence vote

January 24, 2018

Bolton has said he plans to continue as leader, arguing that a leadership election would be a costly distraction that could tear the party apart. The 54-year-old suggested he could get back together with Jo Marney , despite her posting a series of racist tweets about Prince Harry 's fiancee, Meghan Markle .

Furloughs Begin as Congress Moves to End Shutdown

January 24, 2018

It will also be frequently noted that potential 2020 presidential candidates Cory Booker, Kirsten Gillibrand, Kamala Harris, Bernie Sanders, and Elizabeth Warren all voted "nay", presumably agreeing with what will likely be the progressive activist reaction to the "cave".

Traders Purchase High Volume of Callon Petroleum Call Options (CPE)

January 24, 2018

Amp holds 0.13% in NIKE, Inc. Hillcrest Asset Management Llc, a Texas-based fund reported 943,476 shares.#img1#. They expect $0.13 EPS, up 62.50% or $0.05 from last year's $0.08 per share. The stock of Zions Bancorporation (NASDAQ:ZION) earned "Hold" rating by Keefe Bruyette & Woods on Wednesday, September 27. (NYSE:NKE). Cap Ww Investors holds 0.29% of its portfolio in NIKE, Inc.

Louisiana State Employees Retirement System Decreases Holdings in Gentex Co. (GNTX)

January 24, 2018

The stock decreased 0.19% or $0.35 during the last trading session, reaching $184.05. About 1.03 million shares traded or 25.53% up from the average. (TSE:INE) has 0.00% since January 19, 2017 and is. Golub Group Llc, which manages about $1.01B and $1.08B US Long portfolio, upped its stake in Ishares Tr (LQD) by 3,946 shares to 234,991 shares, valued at $28.49 million in 2017Q3, according to the filing.

South sends delegation to resort in North

January 24, 2018

Next month's Winter Olympics in South Korea will display some long-lost unity between Seoul and Pyongyang, as their sports delegations will march together at the opening ceremony under the Korean Unification Flag, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced Saturday, thus greenlighting previous bilateral agreements.

Rep. Upton weighs in on Kalamazoo doctor detainment by ICE

January 24, 2018

Now his family fears he faces deportation to a country he's never known. 'He doesn't even speak Polish'. "He doesn't know anyone, he wouldn't know where to go". The expunged record can still be used as evidence to deport him from the USA, said his sister who is also a Lawyer. The Trump administration is aggressive in prosecuting deportation cases, he said, but ICE is "clearly going beyond" and targeting folks who aren't a threat to the public.

Death toll from Kabul attack rises to 22

January 24, 2018

The shooters were connected to the Taliban-allied Haqqani network, the Afghan Interior Ministry said. Additional details, including the precise number of Americans killed, were not immediately available. The slain included nine people from Ukraine and one person each from Greece, Germany and Kazakhstan, Kabul Police Chief Salem Ehsas said. "The United States stands with the government and people of Afghanistan", he said.

Feely: Gisele needed me to inform Brady to retire

January 24, 2018

The 41-year-old quarterback will make his eighth Super Bowl appearance when the Patriots take on the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII on February 4. But if his wife Gisele Bundchen had her way, the quarterback would probably already be retired . In a recent interview with the "Kirk and Callahan" radio show , Brady said his family asks him all of the time how long he plans to keep playing.

Camels Disqualified from Saudi Beauty Contest for Botox

January 24, 2018

The prizes for the contest total almost AED200million in cash prizes but any camel found to have dyed or shaved fur, or any drugs in the lips, or alterations to their natural form is grounds for disqualification. The camel festival has grown in importance in recent years as the Saudi royal family seeks to promote traditional aspects of Arabian culture while Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman seeks to implement radical social and economic reform.

Dortmund confirm Arsenal approach for Aubameyang

January 24, 2018

They like to bring many players in the box and find combinations. The 56-time capped worldwide has previously stated his desire to join Real Madrid , though he also warmed to the idea of a return to AC Milan (where he played early in his career) earlier this year.

Student found with gun arrested in Beloit

January 24, 2018

Students were said to have never been in danger. Wolcott police said they arrested the student in question. A school resource officer received a tip that a student had brought a gun to school at 1:25 p.m. In addition, parents should expect to see an increased police presence at schools in the district on Wednesday. After checking the bus' surveillance, detectives said the gun fell out of the students pocket.

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