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P unites on Senate election candidates

March 03, 2018

The announcement by Sattar was made during a meeting with MQM-P MNAs in Islamabad in the wee hours of Friday morning. He requested ECP to dismiss the petition of Bahadurabad group. While talking to media outside ECP, Sattar said that MQM-P belongs to party's workers and only they can decide the fate of the party. However, when Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui's turn came to speak, it appeared there were still disagreements between the factions regarding the candidates.

Wisconsin listed among 'compromised' states in 2016 election

March 03, 2018

Authorities in the states affected - Alaska, Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Texas and Wisconsin - told NBC that USA intelligence officials informed them about the attacks but didn't say Russian Federation was behind them. Texas A&M University assistant professor of worldwide affairs Joshua Shifrinson said Texas officials might not be aware of an election hack because they wouldn't have access to classified US intelligence reports.

Sen. Orrin Hatch calls Obamacare supporters 'stupidest, dumbass people'

March 03, 2018

Orrin Hatch on Thursday bashed Obamacare supporters as the "stupidest, dumbass people I've ever met". "If you do, you are one of the stupidest, dumbass people I've ever met", he said to some awkward laughs. But Obamacare's approval ratings are the highest they have been since 2010, according to the latest Health Tracking Poll from the Kaiser Family Foundation.

Arvind Kejriwal Demands CBI Inquiry Into SSC Paper Leak & 'Mass Cheating'

March 02, 2018

The protestors assembled near Lodhi Estate and shouted slogans. He assured students that on receipt of such evidence, the Commission would, in consultation with the DoP&T, refer the matter to be inquired into by an independent investigating agency.

Featured Stock: Axon Inc (AAXN)

March 02, 2018

Volume is simply the number of shares or contracts that trade over a given period of time, usually a day. This battle between buyers and sellers for the best price in all different time frames creates movement while longer-term technical and fundamental factors play out.

US Supreme Court to debate Minnesota law on political apparel at polls

March 02, 2018

When the lawyer representing the election officials tried to explain that a political message or insignia could only be restricted if it related to an issue that was part of the campaign - which seemed to be a change from his earlier litigating position - Justice Samuel Alito shut him down with a devastating line of inquiry.

United States mortgage rates up for 8th week; 30-year at 4.43 percent

March 03, 2018

The average 15-year rate is 3.9 percent nationwide, Freddie Mac said. Long-term USA mortgage rates crept higher this week, marking the eighth straight week that it cost more to borrow to buy a home. "So many people have lost their homes because of the high rates". Home affordability has become increasingly problematic for a growing number of would-be buyers.

Thrilling footage shows bear engaged in fierce showdown with a tiger

March 02, 2018

The video is of Tadoba National Park in Maharashtra state. Later, the sloth bear becomes the more dominant one in the fight. It can even be seen charging after the tiger. It was a severe fight", Kumar was quoted by NDTV as saying. The cub, which can not be seen in the video, ran away during the fight, according to NDTV.

Signing of MoU between India, Jordan

March 02, 2018

Abdullah, a 41st generation direct descendant of Prophet Mohammed , is known for his global initiative to fight radicalization and terrorism. "After that, we shall be holding talks aimed at boosting India-Jordan relations", PM Modi tweted.

Al-Shabaab attacks military camp in Somalia

March 02, 2018

Al-Shabaab claimed that it killed more than 20 security officers in the operation on open source networks. In October, more than 500 people were killed when a suicide bomber detonated a truck full of explosives in the capital. They are also keen to drive out the African Union (AU)-backed AMISOM peacekeeping forces defending the central government. A UN Security Council resolution, adopted last August, authorised a gradual reduction.

U.S. plan for steel and aluminum tariffs prompts global backlash

March 02, 2018

The Commerce Department said last month it determined that the global glut of steel and aluminium threatened United States national security, and presented the White House with a set of options, including quotas, tariffs targeting specific countries, or across-the-board tariffs on all imports of aluminum and steel.

Gauri Lankesh murder: Fringe group leader taken into custody

March 02, 2018

An assistant public prosecutor Nirmala Rani presented a remand plea to the court seeking police custody of Kumar for eight days in order to unearth the larger conspiracy and materials used in the crime. Kumar, who is believed to have links with the Hindu Yuva Sena, a Hindutva group, had talked to his friends about his links to the case, The Indian Express reported.

PA Foreign Minister urges Brazil to play key role in peace process

March 02, 2018

Aloysio Nunes, for his part, said that his country recognized the state of Palestine on the borders of June 4, 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with the resolutions of global legitimacy. The sources also claimed the plan allows Israel to retain security control over the borders with the West Bank, while responsibility for security of the Gaza Strip would be handed to the Egyptians.

Deadly winter storm brings chaos in Europe

March 02, 2018

The death toll rose to at least 46 since Friday as a 75-year-old Dutchman went out to skate in the western village of Hank, only for the ice to crack beneath his feet. In Calais, authorities have launched shelters for migrants camping near the coast. "Freezing cold "Siberian Express" is roaring towards Britain".

German Court Ruling Could Mark Beginning of the End for Diesels

March 02, 2018

In a blow to auto owners, presiding judge Andreas Korbmacher said cities will not be required to compensate drivers for being unable to use their diesel vehicles. "Germany's national law was preventing regional authorities from protecting people's health", said James Thornton, CEO at ClientEarth, the law firm that has played a central role in air pollution-related legal action across Europe .

High Wind Warning in Effect for Maryland

March 02, 2018

Wind gusts have routinely been over 40 miles per hour, while at times the gusts have topped 60 miles per hour. Along the coast of western ME from Portland northward as well as the rest of the coastal plain and interior southeastern New Hampshire, stronger wind gusts are likely.

Exxon says no apparent damage to Papua New Guinea gas pipeline

March 02, 2018

My home was destroyed. Southern Highlands Governor William Powi told The Associated Press that communication in the province - which lies about 560 kilometers north of the capital, Port Moresby - remains hard and the death toll may rise.

Militants would not allow civilians to flee Eastern Ghouta

March 02, 2018

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said on Thursday of the 601 civilians, killed in mostly air strikes, 147 were children. Kelley Currie, the USA ambassador on the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations , speaks during a Security Council meeting on the situation in Syria , Feb.

Election Watch: Saraki absent at APC national Caucus meeting

March 02, 2018

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has extended the tenure of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party by one year effective from June this year. "We must not lose sight of our common goal as a party to break the mould of Nigerian politics and take the country to new heights". "I have appointed a committee, headed by Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, a leader of the Party, to reconcile differences in various states".

Women Now Allowed To Join Military In Saudi Arabia

March 02, 2018

Applications from Saudi women to work in the military in the rank of soldiers are being accepted for positions available in Riyadh , Makkah, Madinah, Qassim, Asir, Al-Baha and the Eastern Province, according to the announcement carried by the Saudi Press Agency.

US leaders praise Rev. Billy Graham at US Capitol ceremony

March 02, 2018

Graham's body will be guarded by an honor guard provided by U.S. Capitol Police, according to the BGEA. For more than a half-century, a powerful aspect of that service was Graham's presence on the national and worldwide stage, reminding leaders and citizens alike of the transcendent in the midst of public life.

U.S. says seeing 'positive indicators' from Pakistan on terrorism

March 02, 2018

Miftah Ismail, the adviser on finance, revenue and economic affairs to Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, led Pakistan's negotiations in Paris. Only Turkey opposed the US motion at a Paris meeting of almost 40 member states. "We will take further actions for addressing any remaining deficiencies", he said. He called on the global community to evaluate the South Asian nation's efforts against militancy in an objective and fair way, instead of just pointing fingers at Pakistan out of bias.

Liberals block motion seeking Trudeau's security adviser testify Atwal theory

March 02, 2018

According to CTV , the Liberal Party used its majority in Parliament to block the Conservative motion, thus saving the Trudeau government from revealing details of what led Jean to blame India for Trudeau's faux pas. Third, Trudeau trotted out a bureaucrat who blamed "rogue elements" within the Indian government who wanted to make Trudeau look bad. "Any suggestion to the contrary is baseless and unacceptable", External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar told the media here.

Kurdish leader arrested at the behest of Turkey

March 02, 2018

The operation is being carried out under the framework of Turkey's rights based on global law, UN Security Council resolutions, its self-defense rights under the UN charter, and respect for Syria's territorial integrity, it said . "This decision is very clearly a decision in support for terrorism", Deputy Prime Minister Bekir Bozdag told reporters in Ankara. Turkey is now carrying out a major military campaign against Syrian Kurdish fighters in the Afrin region of northern Syria.

Lebanese prime minister visits Saudi Arabia months after resignation scandal

March 02, 2018

The prime minister had reportedly quit under Saudi pressure. Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman claimed the situation has now changed for Hariri, during an interview with the Washington Post . "Saudi Arabia's main objective is for Lebanon to be sovereign". At the time of his resignation, Hariri made this statement according to the BBC, "Today I presented my resignation to his Excellency the president, and he asked me to temporarily suspend submitting it and to put it on hold ...

Real's Luka Modric Faces 5yrs Imprisonment If Found Guilty Of False Testimony

March 02, 2018

According to prosecutors, Modric, 32, has been charged for "committing the criminal offence of giving false testimony" last June during a trial against Mamic and three others before a local tribunal. Judicial authorities are still investing financial holdings belonging to the player in the Isle of Man, on which Modric refused to comment in court.

Family ate adopted potbellied pig

March 02, 2018

Molly was one of 57 pigs nursed back to health after being seized past year. He has denied CTV News' requests for an interview. But only weeks later, on February 16, they were stunned to learn that instead of enjoying her new life with a caring family, Molly had been slaughtered by her owners and served for dinner.

Jordan King to visit India, likely to deliver lecture on India's pluralism

March 02, 2018

According to an official statement, the King will be accompanied by a business delegation also. The influential leader's India visit comes almost three weeks after the prime minister visited Jordan as part of his recent trip to West Asia, including to Palestine.

CBI Arrests Another PNB Executive, Recovers Documents From Mumbai Chawl

March 02, 2018

Shares of Punjab National Bank settled marginally down at Rs 101.00 on the BSE. The ED had early this week examined state-owned bank's Executive Director K V Brahmaji Rao to understand how the alleged fraud was detected and other banking procedures.

Russian Federation develops new strategic weapons to counter U.S. challenges

March 02, 2018

And Putin's comments follow months of Trump's call to strengthen the USA nuclear arsenal. The International Campaign to Ban Nuclear Weapons , which won the Noble Peace Prize previous year for its work pursuing a ban on nuclear arms, condemned Putin's comments in a statement .

China's CEFC Shanghai Int'l downgraded after bond trade suspended

March 02, 2018

Trade in bonds issued by CEFC Shanghai International Group worth some 14 billion yuan ($2.2 billion) has been suspended indefinitely following a fierce sell-off sparked by reports of the investigation. CEFC Shanghai International Group said on Thursday that it would suspend trading of its bonds. Shares in CEFC Anhui International Holding were down 3 percent on Friday morning, after plunging as much as 10 percent on Thursday, the maximum allowed.

Trump, Boeing reach $3.9 billion deal for new Air Force One jets

March 02, 2018

In an exclusive report from Fox News , Deputy Press Secretary Hogan Gidley announced the president suddenly saved the taxpayers $1.4 billion. Boeing will beef up two 747 jets to serve as Air Force One planes. The new Air Force One planes will replace the VC-25A aircraft, the specially modified version of the 747 now used as the presidential planes. That's somewhat below the price tag Trump complained about before taking office.

Severe damage in Papua New Guinea hinders quake assessment

March 02, 2018

More than 30 people are believed to have died after a powerful natural disaster struck Papua New Guinea's mountainous interior, a report said on Tuesday as details of "extensive" damage began to emerge. "In the Northern Hemisphere, a severe winter period is over, and we do not expect a big impact to follow as a result of the shutdown", Chubu President Satoru Katsuno told reporters on Tuesday.

Ex-Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee leaves country music board after criticism

March 02, 2018

This was a detrimentally poor choice by the CMA and it's leaders. "Surely neither the artists or the business people of the industry want that". He indicated that CMA has caved in to the pressure of the LGBT community. A manager of Sugarland's Kristian Bush, and a member of the CMA, Whitney Pastorek, was another who set out her concern in Huckabee's appointment.

Crossmark Global Holdings Inc. Has $477000 Stake in Owens & Minor, Inc. (OMI)

March 02, 2018

A total of 1.22 Million shares exchanged hands, whereas the company's average trading volume stands at 1.49 Million shares. About 197,204 shares traded. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. increased its stake in Owens & Minor by 3,167.7% during the fourth quarter. Taking a broader look at the analyst consensus, brokerage firms have a price target of $16.33 on Owens & Minor (NYSE:OMI).

Algeria's Sonatrach agrees to build petrochemical facility in Turkey -Erdogan

March 02, 2018

The girl, according to Turkish news agency reports, had been attending the provincial congress of Mr. Erdogan's Justice and Development Party in a military-style uniform on Saturday. Turkey's political relation with the continent also grew with the help of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's 30-plus visits to 28 African countries over the last decade.

Karachi Kings-Multan Sultans fixture washed out

March 02, 2018

Just when umpires decided the play could begin, the drizzle returned and forced a further delay. Multan Sultans called in Muhammad Irfan while Karachi Kings have made a decision to give rest Shahid Afridi. Sources close to Afridi confirmed that following the tests, doctors have advised him to rest for at least ten days, which means Afridi is likely to miss the next two to three matches for Karachi Kings .

Catalonia: Carles Puigdemont gives up bid to reclaim presidency

March 02, 2018

Mr Puigdemont had campaigned to be re-instated as the region's leader. He subsequently fled into self-imposed exile in Brussels. Standing in front of the Catalan regional flag and the European Union flag in an undisclosed location, he spoke in a televised address released on his social media accounts.

No action taken over Scotland-England tunnel altercation

March 02, 2018

As an Australian coaching England , there were always going to be challenges and that's just one of them", Jones said. I can't suddenly make them more athletic. "That is the next step, fixing things on the field." said Jones , who breaks camp in Oxford today before reconvening again at Pennyhill Park on Saturday.

Venezuela, some opposition, agree to delay presidential vote

March 02, 2018

During his tour around Latin America in search of allies, US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson suggested his government was considering a new wave of sanctions on Venezuelan oil. Senator Marco Rubio, who has played a key role in pushing for Trump's more assertive approach to Venezuela than his predecessor, Barack Obama. The CNE said the poll would now be held on 20 May.

China censors Winnie the Pooh social media posts amid Xi criticism

March 02, 2018

That's a major reason the Trump administration formally declared China a strategic competitor and is preparing to impose tariffs on some Chinese imports and to limit Chinese technology investments in the United States. The communique said the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee well implemented the spirit of the 19th CPC National Congress and the first and second plenary sessions of the Central Committee in face of complicated global situation and heavy domestic tasks of ...

Al-Shabaab kill 5 police officers in attack on two Mandera camps

March 02, 2018

He said the militants blew up a telecommunications mast to cut off cell phone contact before the attack. According to security sources, the heavily armed militia numbered about 100. The area has been facing a series of attacks in the past two months that saw many communication masts destroyed. The area's communication mast was also destroyed before the attackers escaped towards the nearby border with Somalia.

Lions rescued from Syria and Iraq find new home in South Africa

March 02, 2018

Born at the height of Syria's civil war, Saeed was "skin and bones" when he arrived in Jordan in July. The animal rights group Four Paws International rescued Saeed and Simba in daring warzone operations in 2017 from Magic World outside in Syria's Aleppo, and the Mosul zoo in Iraq .

Weather delays bin collections until next week

March 02, 2018

Waveney District Council has issued advice to residents over the process of catching up on bin collections. "We have put the safety of the public and our crews first and we are very grateful for your patience and understanding". In addition, Norse will be sending teams to areas where refuse was not collected and this may begin tomorrow (Saturday, March 3). "Blue bins will be collected according to the normal schedule".

Stokes savours strong return after off-field issues

March 02, 2018

Stokes called for England to replicate their performance in the field in the third ODI in Wellington on Saturday. England turned on a stand fielding performance securing four run outs. "But the way they played, they were too good today". After nine straight ODI wins against West Indies, Pakistan and England it wasn't panic stations.

Inc. Increases Holdings in Prologis Inc (PLD)

March 02, 2018

Seidman Lawrence B who had been investing in Bankwell Finl Group Inc for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $243.11M market cap company. 66 funds opened positions while 176 raised stakes. Stockholders of record on Thursday, March 15th will be paid a dividend of 0.48 per share by the real estate investment trust on Thursday, March 29th.

Warriors to visit African American History museum instead of White House

March 02, 2018

Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors shoots in front of Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on February 28, 2018 in Washington, DC. "We were just trying to figure out what they were going to do, especially in pick-in-roll". "They took a lot of my shots away". "When we walked in all they screamed was, 'Steph!" Hawks 107, Pacers 102: Dennis Schroder scored seven of Atlanta's final eight points to finish with 14, and the Hawks held off a late IN ...

Dyson Seeks More Engineers To Work

March 02, 2018

Dyson is planning a hiring spree across its new electric vehicle (EV) team as work ramps up on the firm's first electric auto, it revealed yesterday. He said Dyson already pays World Trade Organization tariffs - of key concern to business leaders should Britain crash out of the European Union without reaching a deal with Brussels - because his company manufactures products in Singapore and then exports them around the world, including to Europe.

Supreme Court looks to Congress to settle US-Microsoft data dispute

March 02, 2018

The case could set the standard of whether or not U.S. courts can make companies break worldwide data privacy laws, including the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR ), which goes into effect in May. So wouldn't it be wiser just to say let's leave things as they are... if Congress wants to regulate in this courageous new world, it should do it?" Congress is trying to do just that.

Explosion and fire at Burkina Faso army HQ - Reuters witness

March 02, 2018

Not clear at this stage which sites targetted", the embassy said in a second Facebook message. Jean Bosco Kienou, director general of Burkina Faso's police, and French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe both called it a terrorist attack .

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