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Vijay Hazare Trophy: Gautam Gambhir returns for Delhi; Ajinkya Rahane opts out

February 20, 2018

Shreyas Iyer , who was part of a dominant Indian team in the ODI series in South Africa has been included in the Mumbai squad, whereas Ajinkya Rahane has been given a break after Mumbai chief selector Ajit Agarkar agreed to his request.

20-year-old girl found dead on staircase of Nalasopara building

February 20, 2018

Commenting on the matter, the police stated that the body of the girl was found lying on the staircase of the ground floor. The building does not have a closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera. When she refused, he strangulated her to death. Later he left the body on the staircase opposite his house and returned to the flat. They developed a liking for each other and made a decision to meet at Nalasopara.

Brahmastra: Ranbir Kapoor roams on Mumbai streets, no one recognises him

February 20, 2018

Mumbai: One of Bollywood's most talented actresses- Alia Bhatt - and Indian TV's lovely Naagin - Mouni Roy - are in Bulgaria these days for Ayan Mukerji's trilogy Brahmastra starring Ranbir Kapoor . In the picture shared by Fletcher on Instagram, both Ranbir and the Raazi actress are seen posing with all smiles. Ranbir Kapoor who is holding a battle axe in his hand is being trained by the famous Israeli fitness trainer "Ido Portal".

Trump blames Obama for inaction over Russian Federation meddling

February 20, 2018

In a late-night tweet on Saturday, Mr. Trump criticized General McMaster for not saying at the security conference in Germany where he was speaking that the election results had not been changed as a result of the Russian interference. He is finally right about something. "Obama was President up to, and beyond, the 2016 Election". But wasn't a great candidate? However, Harbath said, "It won't solve everything", in an interview with Reuters but admitted that snail mail is the most ...

President Trump to attend journalist-hosted Gridiron Dinner

February 20, 2018

President Donald Trump holds up a pen after signing the "VA Accountability Act" in the East Room of the White House in Washington, U.S., June 23, 2017. The annual dinner, put on by the Gridiron Club and Foundation, will give some of the biggest names in the Washington political journalism world the opportunity to dish it back at him, as part of the tradition is to roast politicians.

Newborn baby found dead in Queens playground garbage can

February 20, 2018

An unidentified woman stumbled upon the gruesome scene after a strong, foul odor emanating from the trash bin led her to call the police, according to The New York Daily News . "I went in, I saw the baby right there", Davis said. "That's awful!" said Andy Hu, the cashier at a 99-cents store across the street from the park.

Shooting threat found at Indian Trail High School in Kenosha

February 20, 2018

Harmas also said police and school staff were being "being extremely diligent in evaluating each reported threat and determining the source". Both students were transported to the Hamilton County Juvenile Detention Center. Walsh said school officials planned to meet with some of the students later this week to discuss the situation. WSPY will bring you more information on this story as it becomes available.

Imran Khan fan gets diamond ring for leader's new wife

February 20, 2018

The 65-year-old flamboyant Pakistani cricketer-turned-politician married Ms Maneka, who is in her late 40s and has five children from her first marriage , at her residen-ce in Lahore on Sunday night, the PTI said. Last month, he grabbed headlines after he admitted that he had proposed marriage to Maneka. Slamming arch-rival Nawaz Sharif, Imran Khan said the PML-N chief and his party attacked the Supreme Court and used his wealth to buy judges to get decisions in his favour.

US Protesters Rally Outside White House For Gun Control

February 20, 2018

This hasn't happened anywhere else in the world and you know the news is on and my mom tries to change channel for my little sister who is ten years old, she doesn't want her to feel scared and unsafe or not sleep at night because she is scared that someone with guns gonna come to her school and kill her and her friends and her teachers.

Orrin Hatch sends letters of apology to Rob Porter's ex-wives

February 20, 2018

The senior Trump aide had been Hatch's chief of staff for three years prior to the his service in the White House. "It was a honest apology for pain he may have caused us", Jennie Willoughby, Porter's second ex-wife, told CNN. But when the story published, Hatch appeared to backtrack in a second statement. At the same time , Hatch's office blasted out a different statement that said Hatch was "heartbroken" by the allegations.

14 killed in Mozambique dump collapse

February 20, 2018

A 15-metre high pile of rubbish collapsed, destroying seven houses, and rescuers fear more bodies may be buried under the debris. The huge mound rose to the height of a three-story building in a poor, densely populated area of the city, Portuguese news agency Lusa said.

Florida GOP Gov. Scott: 'Everything Is on the Table'

February 20, 2018

Federal Bureau of Investigation agent Rob Lasky says the FBI investigated a 2017 YouTube comment that said "I'm going to be a professional school shooter"; but the agency couldn't identify the person making the comment. "It's all these things put together". At Fox News on Wednesday night, mental health was barely discussed, school mass shootings were a fact of life, and the solution was to fortify schools.

Gun owner destroys AR-15 after Florida school shooting

February 20, 2018

A NY gun owner is speaking out with a new viral video using #oneless to talk about the danger of the type of gun used in the school shooting in Parkland, FL. So I guess my words were just empty words in the spur of the moment. Gun owners in America are being encouraged to hand in or destroy their military-style assault rifles.

Emergency extended in Maldives

February 20, 2018

According to the Constitution, any vote that requires compliance by the people has to be taken with the presence of more than half of all MPs in the 85-member house. In its ruling late last month, the high court also ordered the reinstatement, on constitutional grounds, of 12 lawmakers stripped of their parliamentary seats by Yameen's party for defecting a year ago.

Tuition fees: Theresa May admits Tory plan failure

February 20, 2018

In response to the news of the review the committee stated it "must be objective, widely framed, and empowered to bring about any changes deemed necessary, be they radical or otherwise". THE Government is launching a review of the university funding system. So if you want to help us stay truly independent, please think about subscribing .

Final-year university exams could be cancelled if academics escalate their strikes

February 20, 2018

During last year's consultation on the future funding of USS, we held an open meeting with our staff to help inform the response the Council of the University of Essex would make to the consultation on the future of the pension scheme. "And please, keep up the pressure on your vice-chancellor or principal to do all they can to get UUK back to the table with us". Striking staff at Bangor University have made a decision to provide a series of public teaching events, while on strike.

Two rape accused lynched by mob in Arunachal Pradesh

February 20, 2018

A mob comprising several hundred people forcibly made their way into the police station and dragged the two accused out by overpowering the policemen. "Later, they killed the duo", the DGP said. As per the reports, after killing the duo, the people fled from the area before the police could reach the spot.

Dozens killed in land, air attacks on Syrian enclave

February 20, 2018

In addition to casualties within Ghouta, the rebels fired a series of mortar strikes against Damascus itself, killing a child and wounding eight other people in the area. Held by rebels since 2012, Eastern Ghouta is the last opposition pocket around Damascus and President Bashar al-Assad has deployed reinforcements in an apparent concerted effort to retake it.

Mich. utility to phase out electricity production by coal by 2040

February 20, 2018

Poppe says the company still plans to operate its existing natural gas plants through 2040, but doesn't intend to build any new natural gas facilities. Consumers CEO Patti Poppe says more renewables is what the company's customers want - and now they're cheaper than ever. "In the past, people believed that we had to choose between affordable and clean energy", Poppe said.

United Kingdom vows no 'Mad Max style' deregulation after Brexit

February 20, 2018

The speech is the latest in a series from senior cabinet ministers seeking to reassure the EU that Britain won't try to undermine the union with a bonfire of regulation after Brexit . Talking about current negotiations, Minister McEntee added: "We have to move on and make sure what was agreed [in phase one of talks] is made concrete and put into a legally binding document".

Trump on Twitter (Feb 19) - President's Day, Russian meddling

February 20, 2018

But it could also be China. Multiple lawmakers have called for Congress to act to prevent another tragedy in the wake of the shooting, in which 17 people were killed and 14 others wounded. The Donald has always been calling the tale of Russian meddling a "hoax" that was concocted by Democrats who just couldn't comprehend how Clinton had lost an election she was supposed to win.

Iran 'understands Turkish concerns' over US plan

February 20, 2018

While Zarif did acknowledge that Iran does send military advisers to Syria , he maintained that no Iranian combat soldiers have been deployed there. Iranian foreign minister is present in the event as a special guest. Mr Schanzer said Iran, with the support of Russian Federation which commands Syrian airspace, has exploited and promoted the chaos of the civil war through proxies and by supporting militias with training and advanced weaponry.

Kremlin dismisses Mueller's indictment of 13 Russians

February 20, 2018

Second, we are talking about Russian citizens, but we heard from Washington accusations about the involvement of the Russian state, the Kremlin, and the Russian government". Mr Lavrov's comments come just one day after the US Justice Department indicted three Russian companies and 13 individuals , accusing them of conspiring to interfere with "US political and electoral processes".

Gas prices dropping around the state

February 20, 2018

Rockford's rate is 3.7¢ lower than on this day a month ago, but more that a quarter higher than this time previous year. According to GasBuddy historical data, gasoline prices on February 19 in New Haven have ranged widely over the last five years: $2.38/g in 2017, $1.87/g in 2016, $2.33/g in 2015, $3.63/g in 2014 and $3.95/g in 2013.

Pakistan paying through own pockets for war against terrorism, says Iqbal

February 19, 2018

The remarks by State Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert came ahead of a crucial Financial Action Task Force (FATF) meeting to be held in Paris from February 18 to 23. Asked how India viewed this action, Kumar said it was "quite surprising that it took Pakistan 10 years to figure out which was known by the entire world that he is a terrorist".

Syrian army to help Kurds repel Turkish offensive

February 19, 2018

Ankara considers the YPG a "terrorist group" linked to its own Kurdish insurgency within Turkey's borders. The Syrian government withdrew from much of the border area with Turkey in 2012 and maintains no presence in Afrin . "We can cooperate with any side that lends us a helping hand in light of the barbaric crimes and the worldwide silence", Jia Kurd said. "We don't know to what extent these understandings will last because there are sides that are not satisfied and want to make [it] ...

Watch Lupita Nyong'o and Letitia Wright deliver a fierce Black Panther rap

February 19, 2018

Angela Bassett, who plays Wakanda's queen and T'Challa's mother, said the women in the film represent how women are celebrated in African nations. "That's when the response was something we could never have imagined, quite honestly". "Her colour is green and so you see Nakia wearing all different shades of green throughout the film". The duo are in a sleek vehicle and as soon as the beat drops, Nyong'o catches the beat for a minute, "I feel some bars coming", she says.

Lloyds boss Antonio Horta-Osorio jilted Standard Life over £6bn Widows merger

February 19, 2018

After the talks, Lloyds chief executive Antonio Horta-Osorio reportedly made the decision to pull the investment contract from SLA , despite this representing around 17 per cent of Standard Life Aberdeen's AUM, but only 5 per cent of revenues.

School shooting survivor criticises Trump at anti-gun rally in Florida

February 19, 2018

Trump also alluded to the FBI's failure to act on tips that the suspect was unsafe while bemoaning the bureau's focus on Russian meddling in the 2016 election . The report noted that Cruz's mother attributed his behavior to "a breakup with a girl". "We, the system, have not done the right job", said Scott, pointing to shortcomings in law enforcement's ability to prevent the Charleston and Texas church shootings .

School Shooting Suspect Was On NRA-Supported Target Rifle Team

February 19, 2018

The Associated Press found that the NRA Foundation, the organization's charitable wing, doled out more than $2.2 million to schools in 30 states in 2016, much of which came from donations intended for efforts like gun safety programs for youth and updating equipment.

Bihar Board directs students to wear flip-flops ahead of class 10 examinations

February 19, 2018

Giving an explanation for the decision, a BSEB official told Indian Express, "Though all examination centres have CCTVs installed since last year's examination, the state board did not want to take any chance". Candidates can either wear slippers or flip-flop in the examination. All these measures were introduced at the Intermediate examination, but 985 students were still expelled for use of unfair means.

BJP announces candidates for three by-polls in UP, Bihar

February 19, 2018

The bye-elections in UP has been necessitated by the resignation of CM Yogi Adityanath and his deputy Keshav Prasad Maurya from Gorakhpur and Phulpur Lok Sabha seats, respectively, in September a year ago following their election to UP Legislative Council.

Top official in Merkel's CDU to step down

February 19, 2018

In Germany, a new nationalist party came third in last year's elections, putting pressure on Merkel by limiting her options for a new government. Nahles made the comments after a survey conducted by pollster Infratest dimap from February 13 to 15 showed support for the SPD fell to 16 percent, an all-time low and just one percentage point ahead of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD).

United Kingdom party sacks leader in fallout from racist Markle texts

February 19, 2018

Former army officer Bolton, 54, became Ukip's fourth leader in a year last September, backed by the party's former leader Nigel Farage to turn the party's fortunes around. UKIP's success was a factor in influencing then-Prime Minister David Cameron to hold the Brexit referendum. But the party has seen its poll ratings slide since and struggled to move out of Mr Farage's shadow since the referendum.

Indonesia's Sinabung volcano erupts, spewing ash 5 km into the sky

February 19, 2018

A video by the Indonesian Red Cross showed thick layers of ash covering roads and houses, with one official claiming it was "pitch black" in some villages as visibility plunged to as little as 5m (16ft). Some 30,000 people have been forced to leave homes around the mountain in the past few years. There are almost 130 volcanoes in Indonesia due to the country's geographic position on the so-called "Ring of Fire", a belt of tectonic plates circling the Pacific Ocean with frequent seismic ...

Woman arrested over angry note on ambulance

February 19, 2018

West Midlands Ambulance Service said the resident also verbally abused staff members during the emergency call-out in Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. In a statement Owen added: "We will not tolerate abuse or intimidation of our emergency services. Is one of us going to have to die before they take it seriously?" Well, we say that, but apparently one woman doesn't think ambulances should get any special treatment, having written an angry note to paramedics demanding them to move ...

Illini get back in the win column with win over Nebraska

February 19, 2018

Isaac Copeland scored 17 points to lead Nebraska (20-9, 11-5), which saw its NCAA Tournament at-large hopes take a hit with the defeat. Overall, Black was 11-for-18 from the field and made all three of his free throws for his 28 points.

Boston College ace shuts down Husker bats to close ACC/Big Ten Challenge

February 19, 2018

She was lifted by three early runs from the Eagles, who have made a habit of getting ahead early. In the top of the first, Edwards drew a one-out walk and Madi Unzicker reached on a fielding error to put runners on first and second. I expect Nebraska to come firing out the gate on their six game win streak and come home on a seven game win streak to close out the season with their final two games at home.

Iraq court sentences 'duped' IS foreign widows to life

February 19, 2018

The women, 11 from Turkey and one from Azerbaijan, were convicted despite their pleas that their husbands had either forced or duped them to join the Islamic State group. A security official said Iraqi security forces were pursuing the Islamic State militants who disguised themselves in police uniforms to carry out the attack.

What's Open and Closed on Monday - President's Day

February 19, 2018

It always falls on the third Monday of February, although it was introduced to celebrate founding father and first president George Washington's birthday which is on February 22. The post office is closed on Presidents' Day and will not deliver the mail on Monday. But the historical record reveals that Lincoln wasn't exactly the "most compassionate" of presidents.

Lavrov: Russia Ready for partnership with EU, US based on mutual respect

February 19, 2018

Sergey Kislyak, the former Russian ambassador to the United States, was equally dismissive. "We didn't meddle in the American political life", said Kislyak, who was posted in Washington when Trump's White House win stunned the world. President Donald Trump's national security adviser said Saturday there was "incontrovertible" evidence of a Russian plot to disrupt the 2016 USA election, a blunt statement that shows how significantly the new criminal charges leveled by an American investigator ...

Donald Trump's towering ambition is all the rage in India

February 19, 2018

When the Trump family jet lands in India this week, the family member taking a tour of the world's largest democracy - with a Secret Service detail in tow - won't be the president on a diplomatic mission. Donald Jr. said his itinerary does not include interactions with government officials, an intentional move to stay away from politics. Media captionIn 2014, Donald Trump told the BBC why he was so keen on investment in India as he launched a Trump Tower in Mumbai.

Farmer leader, MLA Puttannaiah dies at 69

February 19, 2018

Those accompanying him immediately gave him some water to drink and were taking him to Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences for treatment but he passed away midway to the hospital, sources in Sarvodaya Party stated. He attended St. Philomena College and D. Banumaiah College in Mysuru and completed a BA degree from the latter institution. He took KRRS membership in 1983.

Moon Urges 'Resolute' Measures Against US Trade Barriers

February 19, 2018

The U.S. administration decided on January 23 to slap safeguards against washing machines and solar cell imports from countries, including South Korea , by levying high import tariffs on them. Seoul has said it would take the issue to the World Trade Organization while Beijing expressed "strong dissatisfaction" with the move, adopted to protect USA manufacturers.

Uber to sell Southeast Asian division to Grab?

February 19, 2018

Uber has made similar deals with Yandex in Russian Federation and Didi in China, in which the company sold off its regional business in exchange for a stake. In 2017 they posted a loss of $4.5 billion, meaning an exit from South East Asia could put the IPO in a more stable position. We've got a better brand, we've got better technology, better network, etc.

Three bodies found in wreckage of suspicious house fire in Canberra

February 19, 2018

Superintendent Scott Moller from ACT Policing was unable to confirm the ages or gender of the dead. An ACT Policing spokeswoman said witnesses reported dark plumes of smoke above the house about 8.45am. ACT Fire and Rescue extinguished those flames and secured the premises for us. "During that search, police tragically located three persons that were deceased".

Hundreds rally in Florida for stronger gun laws

February 19, 2018

Cruz has fresh cuts on both his arms". Instead, it was in part "the fault of the people who let him buy the guns in the first place". According to the paper, DCF's investigation was completed that November 12. Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, says the reality is that they are "two separate issues". Trump himself often shares his " thoughts and prayers " or "prayers and condolences" with American victims, although he never mentions gun control or the National Rifle Association .

Arrest made in rape of woman during party in Chelsea apartment

February 19, 2018

Ballo, of Manhattan, was one of two men who allegedly followed the woman into the bathroom around 4:30 a.m. on February 3 and raped her, police said. 26-year-old George Ballo of Manhattan has been arrested and is facing rape charges as authorities continue to search for a second suspect.

Churches set to help boost rural broadband

February 19, 2018

If this plan can remove unsightly mobile masts and blend them into the centre of a society, it should work wonderfully. Currently, the agreement between the government and the Church of England isn't a free pass to convert every church in the UK.

Successful test for Arrow 3 system

February 19, 2018

This was followed by a malfunction in the target missiles, in both January and then again in December , which called for the tests to be aborted due to what appeared to be an inability to meet the required safety standards. "This is something that can not be done in our airspace for safety reasons". "The missile did all that was expected of it". The Arrow-3 development program, of the joint programs between Israel and the United States, was co-managed by the US Missile Defense Agency and ...

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