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Saskatoon Police Include Accused Drug Dealer's Phone Number In Warning To Users

March 13, 2018

Police have arrested three men in connection with the case. The two were still in hospital as of Monday morning, according to Supt. Emergency responders were then called to another home at around 9:45 a.m. On Friday, Barrie police executed search warrants at several homes at 90 and 100 Little Avenue, as well as a home on Megan Court. Investigators say they found crack cocaine, crystal meth, fentanyl, and heroin.

Relation between India & Sri Lanka unique: President Kovind

March 12, 2018

Sirisena will participate in a special business and investment conference during his visit, a statement from his office said. He is scheduled to meet with high level representatives of the Japanese Government as well. The Sri Lankan delegation will comprise Minister Nimal Siripala De Silva, Malik Samarawickrana and Tilak Marapana. President Kovind said relations between India and Sri Lanka are unique and are based on shared historical, cultural, ethnic and civilisational ties and extensive ...

TDP protest in Parliament premises over special status to AP

March 12, 2018

The TDP ministers alleged that YSR Congress had mortgaged the interests of the state. Meanwhile, YSR Congress Party MP Vijay Sai Reddy has given Calling Attention Motion in Rajya Sabha over special status to Andhra Pradesh - an issue over which the TDP last week pull out of the Narendra Modi government at the Centre.

Colombia: FARC performs poorly in first electoral test

March 12, 2018

Without giving figures, Santos also hailed "massive participation" in the election, in a country where abstentionism traditionally runs at around 60 per cent. With the left divided, the stage is set for hardline conservatives who oppose the agreement to win an absolute majority in Congress, and push on to win the presidential election in a few months.

Telangana Assembly to begin today, budget on 15th

March 12, 2018

His staff took him to State-run Sarojini Devi eye hospital where doctors said Goud had suffered a damage of cornea. The headphone that struck Goud was thrown at the Governor along with some papers and files by the Congress members. TRS MLC Karne Prabhaker and Mahbubnagar MLA Srinivas Goud condemned the behaviour of the Congress MLAs and MLCs. "Though democracy allows everyone to protest, such acts of violence are unfair, uncalled for", said Swamy Goud .

English board paper 'confusing', CBSE assures action

March 12, 2018

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has successfully conducted the English Board exam 2018 for Class 10 today. During the examination, proper time management is very important if students want to score good marks in the examination.

Video appears to show Iowa Senate leader kissing lobbyist at bar

March 12, 2018

Senate Majority Leader Bill Dix has resigned from the State Senate. The video was released on the left-leaning website Iowa Starting Line . Whitver's statement says Senate Republicans will hold an election to fill the position of Iowa Senate Majority Leader on Wednesday.

Ramaphosa and Mabuza to Malema: 'Come back home'

March 12, 2018

But since Zuma's resignation last month, the EFF has softened its stance on the governing party and Ramaphosa, instead switching its hostility to the main opposition Democratic Alliance party. He is still ANC down, deep in his heart. "The ANC will be better off with him inside the fold‚ so I am going to do my best to request him to reconsider coming back home".

Buckeyes return to NCAA tournament, face South Dakota State in opener

March 12, 2018

Va. (WTAP)- The No. 17 Ohio State Buckeyes are heading to the NCAA tournament after a two-year absence. When the at-large bids were announced during the Selection Show, it was no surprise to see Ohio State's name called. Mike Daum led the Jackrabbits by averaging a double-double per game with 23.8 points and 10.4 rebounds per game while Brandon Key led South Dakota State in assists with 3.3 assists per game this season.

Kerala coast on alert, low pressure building up in southern sea

March 12, 2018

Earlier in the day, the executive committee of the State Disaster Management Authority chaired by the Chief Secretary was briefed by the Met Centre Director on the status of the weather system. Rain and thundershower have been predicted in the southern parts of Tamil Nadu and Kerala till Wednesday. With that, squally winds speed reaching 40 to 50 kmph gusting to 60 kmph may be witnessed Lakshadweep area and the adjoining southeast Arabian Sea during the next three days, he said.

'Ashamed'; Reported Tottenham target Andre Gomes makes shocking admission about Barcelona form

March 12, 2018

However, in nearly two seasons with Barca , under first Luis Enrique and now Ernesto Valverde as coach, Gomes has struggled to repeat the form that persuaded Barca to pay that transfer fee. "The idea of people being able to see you, it gives off a fear of going out into the street because of embarrassment", said Gomes. "I close myself off".

Inquiry call over Telford child sex exploitation

March 12, 2018

Police conducted an inquiry into child prostitution called Operation Chalice , which led to imprisonment of seven men in 2013. She said: "There must now be an independent inquiry into child sexual exploitation in Telford so that our community can have absolute confidence in the authorities".

2 deadly package bombs in Texas are linked

March 12, 2018

Interim police chief Brian Manley said it's believed a resident at a home in the 4800 block of Oldfort Hill Drive went outside and found a package on their front steps. Police are on scene and investigating another suspicious package. Out of an abundance of caution, police said they evacuated neighbors on each side of the street due to the fear that there could have been a second package at the scene.

Ireland clinches Six Nations title

March 12, 2018

Jones has only a week before Grand Slam-chasing Ireland visit Twickenham, bringing with them two of the best flankers in the competition, Dan Leavy and Peter O'Mahony. "I don't think Ireland will change much from what they've been doing up to now". "Against Ireland, we had already shown that we were there but we didn't get lucky (as we lost 15-13) but this time (against England ), luck was on our side.

Trump Team Weighs Trying to Block 60 Minutes Stormy Interview

March 12, 2018

The missive was addressed to longtime Trump attorney Michael Cohen, who admitted last month to paying Daniels the $130,000 in 2016 to not discuss the affair she claims to have had with the President a decade earlier. BuzzFeed News reports that Trump's personal lawyer is trying to keep the interview from airing via a legal challenge. If they reject the offer, they could be seen as effectively acknowledging the existence of a continuing effort to keep Clifford silent about an affair that ...

Eni sells to Mubadala Petroleum a 10% stake in Shorouk concession

March 12, 2018

Under the terms of the agreements, Eni has been awarded a 10 per cent interest in the Umm Shaif and Nasr concession and a five per cent interest in the Lower Zakum concession. Adnoc "is looking to find a balance in its strategic partners" between those from major oil-importing nations such as Japan and India and global oil companies with technology and project expertise, he said.

Morning fog, then sunny skies — Sunday weather

March 12, 2018

Sunday: Patchy fog before 11 a.m. Mostly clear, with a low around 27. North northeast wind 5 to 7 miles per hour. North wind 3 to 5 miles per hour. North northeast wind 5 to 10 miles per hour becoming west northwest after midnight. Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Southeast wind 5 to 7 miles per hour.

Mountaineers to meet Murray State in tourney

March 12, 2018

Last year, the Mountaineers were eliminated in the Sweet 16 in San Jose, California, by tournament runner-up Gonzaga, 61-58. West Virginia climbed to its highest rank all year in the poll, seventh in the country, and started to enter the national conversation.

"Unacceptable": Sushma Swaraj On Naresh Agrawal's Comments In BJP Debut

March 12, 2018

However, his comments regarding Jaya Bachhanji are improper and unacceptable", Sushma Swaraj tweeted. Talking about how the Samajwadi Party gave away the Rajya Sabha seat to Jaya Bachchan and not him, he referred to the party veteran and former actress as a "naachnewali" or dancer.

Driver Flees Car Crash Despite Sledgehammer Being Swung At Him

March 12, 2018

Dramatic video footage shows the crumpled silver Infiniti SUV attempting to escape after slamming into six cars in Miami Saturday. In the video, the driver of a badly hit silver Infiniti SUV reversed the auto out of the scene of the wreck, trying to leave.

Trump Insults NBC's Chuck Todd, Calls Him 'A Sleepy Son Of AB****'

March 12, 2018

Forget yesterday's news. Get what you need today in this early-morning email. Instead, Trump repeatedly lashed out at the "fake, fake media" and insulted reporters, prompting the crowd to break into a round of a favorite 2016 chant, "CNN sucks".

Westbrook's 19th triple-double leads Thunder to key victory over Spurs

March 12, 2018

Adams left the court in the third quarter of the 104-94 win after turning his ankle and was assess in the locker room. Russell Westbrook led the way with another triple-double, posting 21 points, 10 assists and 12 rebounds, while the Thunder's bench came to life, piling on 50 points - their highest production for the season.

VBS Mutual Bank 'victimised for giving Zuma a loan' - EFF

March 12, 2018

Although VBS was asked to develop a plan, it became clear that its major shareholders would not be able to provide the amount of money the bank needed within a short space of time, he said. "If you apply for a banking licence and you are taking deposits you will be supervised in terms of the Banks Act, irrespective of who owns you", he said.

Teen killed after package explodes at Texas home

March 12, 2018

Austin police said they've determined the device was inside a package, and are working with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to reconstruct the item and learn who may have created it. No other details about the explosion have been released. They cleared media and others away from the area and are using CapMetro buses to evacuate those in the area.

San Francisco, Cleveland fertility clinics experience rare malfunction on same day

March 12, 2018

The incident happened between Saturday and Sunday when there was no staff at the clinic. The pair of incidents, with powerful emotional and financial consequences, come as the number of US women freezing their eggs has soared in recent years as assisted reproductive technology has advanced and become increasingly popular.

Michael Rubin latest to emerge as potential buyer for Carolina Panthers

March 12, 2018

Tepper is a minority owner for the Steelers and, according to Forbes , has a net worth of $11 billion. Rubin has grown Fanatics into a $4.5 Billion business, as one of the largest online retailers of licensed sportswear and merchandise. Rubin has most recently put his weight and his money behind Meek Mill, the rapper whom he befriended and who is serving two to four years in prison for a controversial probation violation.

LeBron James tosses nonchalant no-look pass to Ante Zizic for dunk

March 12, 2018

LOS ANGELES (AP) - If this game was a Hollywood audition, the young Los Angeles Lakers certainly did well enough to impress budding entertainment mogul LeBron James . He faced Kyle Korver , stared him down and forced two Lakers defenders at Korver on the left wing. "I didn't handle the ball as well as he does; he handles the ball exceptionally", LeBron Sr.

Texas Tech earns top 3 seed for NCAA Tournament

March 12, 2018

The Nevada Wolf pack basketball team is returning to the NCAA Tournament for the second straight season. The Lumberjacks finished the season with a 28-6 record and finished first in the Southland Conference Tournament, which earned the team an automatic bid into the NCAA Tournament, according to SFA Athletics.

Crufts 'Best in Show' interrupted as protester stages 'pitch invasion'

March 12, 2018

The post then goes on to list specific breeds which, it says, have been negatively impacted by "extreme breeding", including: "The "pushed-in" faces of English bulldogs and pugs make it so hard for them to breathe that many can't even enjoy the activities that dogs love, such as chasing a ball or going for walks, without struggling for air".

With primary ending, Cruz takes opening shot at O'Rourke's name

March 12, 2018

Beto O'Rourke, the Democratic challenger for Cruz's Senate seat, for his name. When confronted about the hypocritical nature of the jingle by CNN's Chris Cuomo, Cruz tried to deflect by saying his father's immigration from Cuba was the "American dream".

Seoul: N. Korea 'cautious' in announcing view on summits

March 12, 2018

North and South Korea agreed to hold working talks to hammer out the details of the inter-Korean summit, but the two Koreas have not officially spoken since the South Korean delegation returned from the North last week, Baik said. Chung led Moon's special envoys to Pyongyang and Washington, which led to the landmark announcements of inter-Korean and US-North Korea summit talks to be held in the coming months.

Trump's belittling of allies is unworthy of a United States president

March 12, 2018

Rolls of steel are moved outside the ArcelorMittal Dofasco plant, an integrated steel producer, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, March 7, 2018. President Donald Trump's planned tariffs on steel and aluminum threaten a world-trading regime already battered by mounting protectionism and its struggle to tame China's state-driven capitalism.

Rakitic Reacts To Neymar's Purported Return To Barca

March 12, 2018

Do YOU want to write for GiveMeSport? PSG were knocked out of the Champions League following defeat in both legs. According to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo , Neymar is planning a 2019 return to his former club while some people close to the club view it as an alibi before making a move to rivals Real Madrid .

US, Russia Remain World's Top Exporters Of Weapons

March 12, 2018

U.S. President Donald Trump has been pushing U.S. arms exports since coming to power at the start of 2017. The United States cemented its position as the world's top arms exporter during the five-year period ending 2017, selling about a third of the world's weapons.

European Union extends Russian Federation sanctions over Ukraine crisis

March 12, 2018

The sanctions, including travel restrictions and asset freezes against 150 people and 38 companies, would be extended until 15 September, the European Council said. Some Crimea officials are also on the sanctions list. The European Union's position remains unchanged - Russia's annexation of Crimea is illegal, and the results of the invalid election that will take place there in the near future can not be recognized.

Auburn faces Charleston on Friday in return to NCAA Tournament

March 12, 2018

The Tigers will be making their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2011. The victor of that game will face either fifth-seeded Clemson or 12th-seeded New Mexico State in the second round on Sunday. The Cougars played just one Top 25 team this season (Wichita State) and lost by 18 points in November. DeVoe, a senior, averaged 13 points and five rebounds.

BFC storms into ISL final as Chhetri dazzles with hat-tric

March 12, 2018

A statement from AIFF disciplinary committee chairman Ushanath Banerjee on Saturday evening mentioned that Popovic's suspension is withdrawn "subject to FC Pune City providing in writing an undertaking that there would be not an iota of indiscipline on the part of Popovic, nor there would be any scope of complaint against him till final adjudication of the subject issue following hearing on March 16 (the eve of the ISL final)".

State reinstates security of NASA leaders after Uhuru, Raila meeting

March 12, 2018

He was however not short of his antic as he asked Odinga to exit politics with Uhuru in 2022. Addressing journalists in Garissa, Duale noted that ODM as a party had resilient leaders who could check and hold the Jubilee administration accountable to ensure it delivers its mandate to Kenyans.

India's women's team all out for 200 against Australia

March 12, 2018

Jess Jonassen and Amanda-Jade Welliington - led the charge to pick up seven wickets between them to dismantle India for 200. Australia boast of a formidable line-up comprising skipper Meg Lanning, all-rounders Ellyse Perry , Elyse Velani, wicketkeeper Alyssa Healy.

Snow showers return today — Metro Detroit Weather

March 12, 2018

The weather service also called for a slight chance of rain and snow Sunday , along with a high in the upper 30s. Wednesday, March 7: High: 30. There is a 20 percent chance of rain. Another model, he said, called for 1.5 inches. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. North winds 5 to 10 miles per hour. The rain and snow chances decrease Sunday morning with most areas dry by afternoon.

Shahid Afridi Gives Batsman Rude Send-Off, Later Apologises On Twitter

March 12, 2018

That Afridi is a well-respected man within Pakistan cricket is no secret, and after the match he took to social media and displayed exactly why he is so respected. Karachi Kings sit fourth in the table having taken seven points from six matches ahead of today's encounter. But more importantly for his team, Afridi has the best economy rate (5.72) among the top 20 wicket-takers in the T20 league this season.

Trump administration to boost aid to states willing to arm school staff

March 12, 2018

Most of the reading and math scores among students at charter schools in MI are below average and overall academic progress lags behind other states. "I don't know, overall, I can't say overall that they have all gotten better", she said in a painfully cringe-worthy moment, to which Stahl swiftly interjected with saying the entire state isn't doing well.

Mikey Garcia makes history after defeating Sergey Lipinets

March 12, 2018

ET ). "Winning this fourth world title in a fourth weight class, to be mentioned along with fighters like Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez, is a great honor", Garcia, who also holds the WBC lightweight title, said during his post-fight interview.

Iran's foreign minister arrives in Pakistan to enhance trade ties

March 12, 2018

The visiting Iranian foreign minister would also hold bilateral talks with Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on various issues of mutual interests, regional situation with emphasis on Afghanistan and exploring the ways and means to further expand the cooperation in various areas.

Shoe Hurled at Pakistan ex-PM Nawaz Sharif at an Event

March 12, 2018

The same day, a shoe was hurled at interior minister Ahsan Iqbal in his home constituency of Narowal. He advised Sharif to address public meetings from behind a bullet-proof glass in the future. A shoe was reportedly hurled at for Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif during an event in Lahore on Sunday. However, the lawmaker urged the policemen to release him and said, "Someone gave him some money and sent him to throw ink at me but release him because I don't have any enmity with him".

Sony TV's Family Time With Kapil Sharma to start from March 25?

March 12, 2018

Kapil Sharma is all set to return to your television screens with his new show, Family Time with Kapil Sharma . Interestingly, unlike his previous stint, " The Kapil Sharma Show ", the "Firangi" actor's new show will have a different format.

You Can Now Use Your Credit Card Instead Of An Opal Card

March 12, 2018

Commuters travelling on Sydney Ferries and the Inner West Light Rail can now leave their Opal card at home and instead tap on with their credit card, mobile wallet, smartwatch or other contactless payment devices. "It is created to be convenient for tourists, [or] for those who might have left their Opal card at home". American Express welcomed the change, and pointed out that both Sydney residents and visitors to the city would benefit from the flexible payment options.

Unitech assets to be auctioned? Here is what beleaguered builder faces

March 12, 2018

The bench said that it has prepared a list of unencumbered properties but it was incomplete. The apex court had on October 30 a year ago said the Unitech Ltd Managing Director Sanjay Chandra, now in jail, would be granted bail only after the real estate group deposited money with its registry by December-end.

Bangla plane crash-lands at Kathmandu airport, casualty feared

March 12, 2018

Initial reports suggest 17 injured have been shifted to hospital, while efforts are underway to extinguish the fire that has engulfed the plane. The US-Bangla Airlines aircraft crashed at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu with the airport authority reportedly expecting casualties on board the plane.

Comedy legend Sir Ken Dodd dies, aged 90

March 12, 2018

Dodd, from Liverpool in northwest England, won millions of fans with his epic stand-up shows filled with non-stop jokes, in which he brandished his trademark colourful "tickling sticks". He wrote: "RIP Sir Ken Dodd ". His TV shows included The Ken Dodd Show, Beyond Our Ken and Ken Dodd's Laughter Show, and he entered the big time in 1965 with the longest-ever run at the London Palladium - 42 weeks.

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