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Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre closes in protest at Israeli 'persecution'

March 03, 2018

But on Sunday, leaders from the Roman Catholic, Armenian and Greek Orthodox churches announced they would be closing the church doors in protest of what they described as "discriminatory" Israeli policy aimed at weakening Christian presence in Jerusalem.

NC Police Officer Shown Beating Man Suspected of Jaywalking

March 03, 2018

Rush said the confrontation happened as he was returning from a 13-hour work shift at a restaurant. Rush tells the officers that he just wants to go home from work. Eventually, Rush was taken to a nearby hospital where he claims Hickman continued his abuse and used a racial slur. There seems to be no end in sight for police brutality , particularly against African-Americans.

Boston Properties INC (BXP) Holder Aew Capital Management LP Decreased Stake

March 03, 2018

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. According to sentiments of 4 analysts the mean estimates of short term price target for the company's stock is marked at $4.49. The firm owned 256,064 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock after purchasing an additional 23,309 shares during the quarter. DA Davidson also issued estimates for Boston Properties' Q3 2018 earnings at $1.58 EPS, FY2018 earnings at $6.25 EPS, Q1 2019 earnings at ...

Meghalaya polls : CM Mukul Sangma takes lead in Songsak seat

March 03, 2018

NPP candidate daughter of late Purno Sangma, Agatha Sangma and son James Sangma are leading from their constituencies. The Congress is ahead in 4 seats, the BJP is ahead in 3 seats. The movement of top central leaders by the Congress is an attempt to ensure quick negotiations for the support of smaller parties and Independents to form government once results are announced today.

At least 15 killed in Papua New Guinea earthquake, governor says

March 03, 2018

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. The company has evacuated hundreds of non-essential staff because of damage to its project infrastructure. "We are continuing to try and re-establish communications with our nearby communities to understand the broader impacts", Andrew Barry, Exxon's regional director, said in ...

Tusk 'absolutely sure' European Union will accept controversial Brexit treaty

March 03, 2018

The draft, outlined in 120 pages, was ultimately rejected by British Prime Minister Theresa May however, leading to an abrupt tumble from the Pound. The draft agreement also covers issues from December including the rights of European Union citizens living in Britain, and the financial settlement Britain will pay as it leaves the European Union, set to be £35-£39 billion (40-45 billion euros, $47-52 billion).

ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers, 2018

March 03, 2018

The Windies won the World Cup in 1975 and 1979 in England and Wales, but are featuring in the World Cup Qualifiers after finishing outside the top eight on the ICC ODI Team Rankings at the 30 September 2017 cut-off date. It's one of those sports that has been on the decline lately and I am sure that these are signs that we are now beginning to revive cricket, " said Moyo.

Satellite Images Reveal New Iranian Military Base near Damascus

March 03, 2018

Post-Islamic Revolution Iranian leaders have frequently referred to Israel as the "Little Satan" accompanying the "Great Satan", the United States. Satellite images have revealed what experts say is a new Iranian missile base in Syria , the sign of Tehran's efforts to enhance its military presence on Israel's northern border.

NAB allows Ahad Cheema to meet wife on 'humanitarian grounds'

March 03, 2018

The chief secretary said the matter of arrest of Ahad Cheema will be resolved according to the law whereas in Civil Secretariat, LDA and PRA officers on the matter of strike are divided in two groups. The family of Shahid Siddique, during a press conference, rejected the allegations of NAB stating that he was not involved in any corruption. "The Ashiana Scheme was not a contract rather an agreement between Punjab Land Development Company (PLDC) and LCD which was signed under Punjab ...

Livingstone barred indefinitely in new antisemitism row

March 03, 2018

The British Labour Party extended its suspension of former London Mayor Ken Livingstone over his 2016 assertion that Adolf Hitler had supported Zionism in the 1930s. "Jeremy Corbyn promised a kinder, gentler politics - it's time he backed up his words with actions". Dozens of Labour members have been kicked out on rhetoric deemed anti-Semitic, but many others have been allowed to stay or were readmitted .

What Analysts say About Halcon Resources (HK)?

March 03, 2018

Zacks Investment Research upgraded Halcon Resources from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Tuesday, November 21st. Stephens reissued a "buy" rating and issued a $13.00 target price on shares of Halcon Resources in a research note on Monday.

Trial For Pulse Nightclub Shooter's Wife Begins

March 03, 2018

On Thursday, District Judge Paul Byron told the possible jury members that the trial could last up to six weeks, and that testimony in the trial could begin in seven to 10 days, the Orlando Sentinel reported. Mateen called 911 from the club to pledge his allegiance to the Islamic State and other Islamic extremist groups. Salman's defense argues that a confession stating that she knew about her husband's plans came under duress after a 16-hour long police interrogation.

PC Falls on Road to #3 Xavier 84-74

March 03, 2018

If Providence's bench can give them anything close to this type of effort in March this becomes a risky bunch. On the season, DePaul basketball averages 72.4 points, 37.8 rebounds and 15.0 assists per game. Blueitt also scored 11 in the half but was helped by getting to the foul stripe and making all four of his tries. Cartwright and Diallo helped the Friars find their rhythm.

Billy Graham: Friends, family and the famous pay respects

March 03, 2018

Mark and Cheryl Rhoads with a picture of a young Billy Graham and their grandparents, who they said gave the evangelist his first job as a minister. Graham updated the quote for a new generation, and it appears in a 1999 photo biography titled Billy Graham: God's Ambassador . "In the 1950 and '60s, Billy insisted that all his crusades be integrated".

No civilians leave Syria's rebel-held area; Putin blames rebels

March 03, 2018

No casualties at all were reported when Wednesday's window closed at 2:00 pm (1200 GMT) but warplanes were back in the sky moments later. The U.N. Security Council, including President Bashar Assad's strongest ally Russian Federation, passed a resolution on Saturday calling for a 30-day countrywide ceasefire .

Oh! What a Lovely Trade War

March 03, 2018

Unnamed sources said the measures aimed to "rebalance" bilateral trade, should Trump follow through with his plan to impose a 25 percent levy on steel and 10 percent levy on aluminum . No one wins a trade war . European officials are arguing that EU firms would be unfairly punished by any blanket tariffs that emerge. Brussels will join other countries in challenging the measures at the WTO and says it will also look into safeguards.

White House says Trump still backs age increase to buy certain guns

March 03, 2018

The White House official said, "The US is looking at a number of different ways that we can put pressure (on Russia)". Trump criticized the Broward County Sheriff's Office in the wake of reports that they hesitated to enter the school to engage the gunman.

How Obafemi Martins convinced Kim Ki-Hee to join Seattle Sounders

March 03, 2018

The service will stream all Sounders matches in the upcoming season for viewers in the Seattle region and Spokane, Wash., on a dedicated Sounders FC channel. YouTube TV offers more than 50 channels, including ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC, and recently added Turner networks including TNT, TBS, and CNN. In Washington, YouTube TV is now available in most of the greater Puget Sound metro area, including Seattle and Tacoma, as well as Spokane.

Afghan Taliban calls for direct talks with U.S. to find 'peaceful solution'

March 03, 2018

Ambassador Zakhilwal briefed the NSA on the global peace conference in Kabul . The man also spent one year in Afghanistan's Paktia province near the Pakistani border, and one year with the Red Unit in the Taliban stronghold of Helmand, Bahadurzai said.

Venezuelan gov't, opposition agree to postpone election date to May

March 03, 2018

A confident Maduro urged the opposition coalition to enter the race - personally naming Falcon. The US government imposed financial sanctions on Venezuela in August, prohibiting dealing in new debt for Venezuela or its state oil company PDVSA.

Walmart raises minimum age to buy firearms, ammunition to 21 years

March 03, 2018

Walmart said it made the decision after the company reviewed its firearm sales policy in light of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, that killed 17 people . The statement asserted the company's support for the Second Amendment but continued, "we have to help solve the problem that's in front of us". "We hope others join us in this effort to let our kids know that their pleas are being taken seriously", Stack stated.

Lebanon PM in Saudi for first visit since diplomatic crisis

March 03, 2018

Lebanese President Michel Aoun, an ally of Hezbollah, suggested at the time that Hariri was forced to resign and was being held in the kingdom against his will. The resignation was widely perceived as Saudi-orchestrated. Hariri, however, managed to get out of the kingdom amid worldwide pressure on Riyadh. Hariri's office said earlier he had accepted the invitation and that he would go to Riyadh as soon possible, without setting a date.

Biden to Campaign for Lamb in PA-18 Special Election

March 03, 2018

The GOP-backed Congressional Leadership Fund super PAC sent Democratic voters in Pennsylvania a mailer thanking their candidate in the upcoming special election for supporting "our Second Amendment rights", The Washington Post reports. To erase Lamb's fundraising advantage, Republican and Trump-aligned groups are pouring millions into the race - roughly $9 million, according to the latest Federal Election Commission filings - while Democratic groups have reported spending roughly $1 million.

Cabinet approves Trafficking of Persons Bill

March 03, 2018

As per reports, the new bill will let the National Investigation Agency (NIA) act as the Anti-Trafficking Bureau. The new law will make India a leader among South Asian countries to combat trafficking. The bill has its own features, besides, providing strict punishment to the one who is involved in the illegal trafficking it also encapsulates time bound in-camera trial.

Rights panel seeks government information on Kuthiyottam

March 03, 2018

The DGP lashed out against the ritual on her personal blog titled 'Time to stop this yearly crime in the name of faith!' saying that the young boys are "tortured" and "put through rigorous mental and physical abuse for five days". Dr P Muralidharan, who ran a clinic in Manacaud in Thiruvananthapuram for over 30 years, said he had treated many children for infections after the body piercing.

Eleven dead in Papua New Guinea quake

March 03, 2018

At least 11 people died in Monday's magnitude-7.5 natural disaster in Papua New Guinea , authorities have confirmed. Monday's magnitude 7.5 quake killed at least 15 people in the Southern Highlands province, the local governor confirmed on Wednesday.

Family, friends, elders gather at Sagkeeng First Nation to honour Tina Fontaine

March 03, 2018

Family members, elders, politicians and high school students attended the Tuesday feast and ceremony in Fontaine's home community of Sagkeeng First Nation, about 120 kilometres north of Winnipeg. On Friday, hundreds of people marched from the law courts to The Forks calling for justice in Winnipeg after the not guilty verdict. Favel said again on Tuesday she wants people to be peaceful, and is thankful for all the love and support during this hard time.

Caught on Camera: On Holi, man stabbed 50 times in Delhi

March 03, 2018

Ashish who was brutally stabbed multiple times and beaten with rod has been admitted to a hospital and is now in a critical stage. The incident took place when the victim, identified as Ashish, was on his way back home from the gym. Ashish was taken to a hospital after the attackers left, where he is in a serious condition in the critical care unit (ICU). Meanwhile, reports also mention that doctors say there at least 50 knife wounds on Ashish's body who is in a critical situation.

Flood barriers set up as storm hits US Northeast

March 03, 2018

While the National Weather Service has issued several flood warnings in north Alabama, a meteorologist said the heaviest rain likely won't arrive until later this afternoon. Heavy snow has already accumulated in portions of NY state and more is forecast for Friday , the weather service said. Nor'easter brings dramatic flooding to East Coast, with record flooding expected in Boston Harbor as the storm coincides with high tide at midnight.

Amit Shah Calls Chandrababu Naidu As TDP Decides To Step Up Fight

March 03, 2018

The MPs said they have raised the demand for SCS afresh because the Centre had failed to implement the special assistance measures it announced in September 2016 in lieu of granting special status. "We will use all options", the MPs said. "We will fight in the Supreme Court, if the Centre does not do justice to AP". Further, he expressed his discontentment over Central Government not granting Special Status to Andhra Pradesh, however, it has granted special status to other states.

I&B ministry refuses salary to Prasar Bharati staffers

March 03, 2018

It is learnt that as the ministry refused to release funds meant for salaries since December past year, the public service broadcaster had to withdraw almost Rs 200 crore for salary disbursement from its own pocket. But the ministry wanted certain changes to it, which was not acceptable to Prasar Bharati. "So why should a private company be asked to do it now", the source said.

Democrats Rush to Seize Momentum After Trump Gun-Control Push

March 03, 2018

Ryan acknowledged there were "system failures" at the Florida school shooting and told reporters a lot of questions "need answers". The efforts in Congress comes as Trump has floated his own shifting ideas on gun safety, including a proposal for arming teachers that has support from the National Rifle Association , but few backers on Capitol Hill.

Egypt: Legal Measures against Media that Disturb Public Security

March 03, 2018

Media outlets affiliated with Qatar and the Muslim Brotherhood had immediately picked up the story and promoted it, accusing Egypt of adopting the policy of "forcible disappearance" to get rid of those who oppose the regime. Being based exclusively on an interview with her mother, who claimed that the authorities have abducted her daughter a year ago. Zubeida added that she and her mother also participated in the Islamists' Nahda sit-in camp in 2014, but for "only ten days at the beginning".

Auto to get its own special NAFTA session after Mexico round

March 03, 2018

In 2016, Mexico accounted for 45% of total USA skim milk powder exports to all destinations, as well as 30% of cheese exports, 10% of butter exports and 8% of whey exports. The policy poll conducted by the National Association for Business Economics comes a day after the United States , Canada and Mexico met in Mexico City for the seventh round of talks to revamp the North American Free Trade Agreement.

Brexit: a three course meal or a packet of crisps?

March 03, 2018

The EU imposes tariffs on goods from outside the bloc. Yet most Brexit related reaction has been caustic. "It would be a complete sell-out of Britain's national interests and a betrayal of the voters in the referendum", Fox said in a speech in London's financial district.

SIU investigating after pedestrian fatally struck by police officer in unmarked vehicle

March 03, 2018

When police tried to stop it, the driver did not stop and later abandoned the truck near Moffatt Ave. and Vancouver St. "Unbeknownst to officers, the man stole another vehicle from a nearby residence, and in the process, a woman who attempted to prevent the vehicle theft was killed", the SIU said in a statement.

Fight against terror is not a fight against Islam: Modi

March 03, 2018

Modi said he hoped the youth around the world would read. The President said Indian people fully shared the vision of the King of Jordan and desire to build a future of "peace and prosperity for our children". Both sides are looking at closer security cooperation given that Jordan sits at the crossroads of a very volatile region neighbouring Israel, Palestine, Syria, Iraq and Saudi Arabia.

Punjab CM's son-in-law among 13 booked for bank fraud in Simbhaoli Sugars

March 03, 2018

He alleged that Gurpal Singh had pocketed more money than farmers. In what is a god-send development, it turns out Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh's son-in-law is among the 11 persons accused of causing a loss of Rs. "It is evident that the issue is being deliberately sought to be politicised, with the farming community also being unnecessarily dragged into the whole affair", Amarinder added.

Two-vehicle crash closes Downing Bridge

March 03, 2018

The Maryland Transportation Authority reports that excessive winds have shutdown the highway after two tractor trailers overturned. Downing Bridge is closed due to the wind conditions and the crash cleanup. I-95 Tydings Bridge and U.S. 40 Hatem Bridge are in temporary closure for excessive winds. Two overturned tractor trailers now being worked. Passenger vehicles will be allowed to continue over the bridge after the traffic stop.

How Gary Cohn got overruled on Trump's tariffs

March 03, 2018

Ross recommended the tariffs, as Breitbart News reported, to Trump - noting that the goal is to increase domestic steel production to 80 percent from its current rate of 73 percent, while also increasing the American production of aluminum to 80 percent from its current rate of only 48 percent.

Mosque teacher Umar Haque groomed 'army of children' for Isis death squad

March 03, 2018

Police believe that he came into contact with more than 100 children, some of whom have since received de-radicalisation support.Haque was arrested two weeks before the London Bridge and Borough Market terror attack in London in June 2017.

NRA: Trump Doesn't Want Gun Control

March 03, 2018

Trump called a decision of Attorney General Jeff Sessions "DISGRACEFUL" (all caps, of course) on Wednesday, criticizing an investigation into alleged abuse of surveillance powers. The concealed carry measure is the gun lobby's top legislative priority. GOP lawmakers were apoplectic, but according to Politico they chose to vent their anger privately and wait Trump out, betting that he would revert to his conservative form soon enough.

Russian President Reveals New Invincible Missile

March 03, 2018

Putin said the weapons would render Western missile defence systems obsolete, prompting a harsh response from North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, which insisted its systems based in Europe were not directed against Russian Federation. The jab was not missed by U.S. media, who noted the destination amid predictions the arsenal could usher in an expensive era of nuclear arms building.

Ryan school case: Conductor Ashok Kumar cleared of all charges

March 03, 2018

Earlier this month, in its chargesheet, the CBI had said that the fingerprints at the scene of the crime matched with the juvenile, the main accused in the case. Earlier, the court had barred the media from using the name of the 17-year-old accused in the case and asked it to use fictitious names instead. The court also asked the CBI to speed up the probe.

Rare Snow Blankets Rome as Europe Is Hit With Cold Winter Blast

March 03, 2018

Italian journalist Andrea Bettini said the city was full of " fairytale scenery " like carousels snow-covered and snowmen taking up residence along Rome's famous boulevards, according to Travel and Leisure's translation. It's bitterly cold through much of Europe . The mercury in the Russian capital dropped to almost minus 20C on Sunday night, the coldest this winter.

Government employees banned from Mexican tourist ferry route

March 03, 2018

The blast injured at least 18 people, including two members of a family from North Dakota. Authorities had initially suggested it could have been a mechanical malfunction. The coast provides much of Mexico's tourism revenue. Both boats belonged to Barcos Caribe, which is owned by Roberto Borge Martin, the father of former Quintana Roo Gov.

Coastal storm to bring high wind, rain, snow to Pennsylvania

March 03, 2018

The roads should stay mainly wet because the pavement is still warm from the past several days. The U.S. Coast Guard is advising boaters to exercise "vigilance and extreme caution" Thursday night through Saturday . There's been a lot of rain over southern New England this month, and the ground is softening up. Winds could gust as high as 55 miles per hour. "If you're in one of those areas, you need to get out".

Venezuela's Presidential Election moved back To May

March 03, 2018

The US government imposed financial sanctions on Venezuela in August, prohibiting dealing in new debt for Venezuela or its state oil company PDVSA. "Venezuelans want to get rid of Maduro, but not by killing each other in the streets", he said, also speaking at the election board in downtown Caracas .

Auto belonging to missing man Eugene Kim found; unidentified remains inside

March 03, 2018

York Regional Police could not confirm the morning of March 2 whose remains were in the vehicle. Police told CTV Toronto that the vehicle was found in an area near Chemical Road in South River, Ont., which is located 60 kilometres south of North Bay, Ont.

Supreme Court wrestles with polling apparel case

March 03, 2018

Answer - no, I don't think it would be. Others asked what other pieces of clothing might be interpreted as carrying a political meaning. Would a T-shirt with a rainbow flag be prohibited, asked Alito. Cilek, a 54-year-old former US marine, said the genesis of the lawsuit was a perception that election officials were targeting groups they did not like.

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