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Thousands more flee eastern Ghouta, Russian official says

March 17, 2018

The Syrian Ambassador to the United Nations claimed Friday the number could be as high as 40,000, but CNN cannot confirm that figure. Both districts are located in what sources describe as the rebel-controlled "urban heartland" of East Ghouta - the attack by government forces is coming from both the northern (into Saqba ) and eastern (into Kafr Batna ) directions.

Stormy Daniels sued for $20m in damages over Trump affair claims

March 17, 2018

Under the nondisclosure agreement, Daniels, whose legal name is Stephanie Clifford, could be subjected to a $1 million penalty each time the deal was broken. Clifford's lawyer says it's an attempt to have the matter decided in private arbitration, "thus hiding the truth from the public". Cohen ignored the offer.

Custodian stole students' money during walkout, sheriff says

March 17, 2018

The district calculates about 530 students walked out of class Wednesday to protest school shootings and call on lawmakers to pass gun control measures. A short investigation led authorities to Evans, who was sacked by Service Solutions, a third party custodial company that works with the school. The nationwide student walkout generated media attention for much of Wednesday.

Barack Obama releases his March Madness brackets

March 17, 2018

He's going with a No. 3 seed to win it all. Obama has Michigan State winning the men's title and - no surprises - UConn winning the women's championship. Again, Obama has three of the No. 9 seeds advancing in the first round. Whoever assembled Obama's bracket graphics conveniently left out the seeds, to prevent people from noticing how unadventurous his picks were.

Russian Federation to Expel 23 UK Diplomats as Spy Row Intensifies

March 17, 2018

Ex-spy Sergei Skripal , his daughter and a British policeman are still in serious conditions in hospital following the 4 March attack which saw a military grade Novichok nerve agent released in the Salisbury. Russian Federation has consistently denied any culpability, accusing Britain of refusing to hand over samples of the poison used. Today, it said that its actions was a response to Britain's "provocative actions" and "baseless accusations" over the incident in Salisbury.

Korean Top Diplomat's Sweden Talks Could Pave Way for Trump-Kim Summit

March 17, 2018

South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha and her Japanese counterpart, Taro Kono meet with Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan, who is serving as Acting Secretary of State after Rex Tillerson was sacked by the president earlier this week.

Former President Barack Obama reveals his 2018 NCAA Tournament brackets

March 17, 2018

Barack only sent two one seeds to the tournament - Virginia and Villanova , who he thinks will be joined by two-seeded and defending national champions North Carolina and three-seeded Michigan State . And though No. 44 might joke about poor pick 'em skills, give him credit for his bang-up job in 2017. Past year he picked the North Carolina men and UConn women to win, and the Tar Heels obliged.

In Ukraine Russians to be blocked from voting in presidential poll

March 17, 2018

Apart from that, he said that Russia's Central Election Commission (CEC) is addressing the situation around voting at the upcoming Russian presidential polls in Ukraine in cooperation with the Russian foreign ministry and law enforcement structures.

Russia: Watchdog believes chemical arsenal has been destroyed

March 17, 2018

There have been media reports the United Kingdom may launch covert targeted cyber operations against unnamed Russian individuals. "We will always do what is necessary to defend ourselves", the ambassador told reporters. After a failure to respond credibly, Mrs. Asked how Russian Federation would respond to the current diplomatic crisis, Mr Yakovenko said: "Our policy will be quite balanced, we have strategic patience".

Turkish forces 'surround' Syrian Kurdish city

March 17, 2018

The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said Tuesday that the evacuations are expected to begin "within hours" under United Nations supervision. But Ankara labels the YPG a terrorist group and an extension of the banned Turkish-based Kurdistan Workers Party ( PKK ). Washington has not confirmed any such plan - and a small contingent of U.S.

Russia Expels 23 UK Diplomats In Retaliatory Move

March 17, 2018

The Russian foreign ministry said staff from the UK's Moscow embassy would be expelled within a week. The Russian Foreign Ministry also said in a statement that it is ordering the closure of the British Council, a government organization for cultural and scientific cooperation, and that it is ending an agreement to reopen the British consulate in St.

Spy poisoning: Russian Federation to expel 23 British diplomats

March 17, 2018

The announcement followed on the heels of Britain's order this week for 23 Russian diplomats to leave the United Kingdom because Russia was not cooperating in the case of Sergei Skripal and his daughter, both found March 4 poisoned by a nerve agent that British officials say was developed in Russia.

Russian Federation could announce measures against Britain 'any minute'

March 17, 2018

Britain's foreign secretary accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of personally ordering the poisoning of ex-Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter, Yulia , describing it as the most brazen such move since World War II. "If the Russian government would stop using chemical weapons to assassinate its enemies". Hamish de Bretton-Gordon, an ex-commander of the British Army's chemical, biological, radiation and nuclear regiment, said Novichok was only ever manufactured at one site, a ...

Hoosiers celebrate St. Patrick's Day downtown with annual parade

March 17, 2018

Patrick's Day Parade featured students, police officers, bands, and more marching through the city's streets. On Friday, March 16 the honors were handed to Patrick Raymond DeVine and Cathy Craig . The fairgrounds general manager Shawn Loter said he wanted to take advantage of the space the fairgrounds offers and put together an event. The downtown St.

Ottawa-Glandorf's Junior Optimist Club holding Easter Egg Hunt

March 17, 2018

In addition to Grace Baptist, participating churches include New Birth Fellowship Church, Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Victory Road Missionary Baptist Church, Living Word Church and First Baptist Church Kilgore. Children will be divided into the following age groups: 0-3, 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12. "It is all about Jesus and that we as Christ's church exist because He defeated death, sin, and Satan".

Pandemonium as Yorubas and Hausas Clash in Lagos

March 17, 2018

While residents of the area insisted that the clash might not be unconnected with a rivalry between the Hausa scavengers in Kotomola and Yoruba hoodlums in the area, there were also claims that the clash occurred after an unnamed Hausa youth beat up a Yoruba boy.

Nancy Pelosi doesn't mind being sacrificial Lamb - at least metaphorically

March 17, 2018

Moser ran better on election day than in early voting and has a good chance to be nominated in the May 22 runoff. Trump visited the district, which he won by 20 points in the in 2016 presidential election, over the weekend to stump for Lamb's Republican opponent, Rick Saccone .

Man Charged with Fatally Shooting Kentucky Police Officer

March 17, 2018

Hall was captured near the Floyd County and Pike County border, according to Kentucky State Police. Hamilton was shot and killed while assisting Kentucky State Police trooper Matt Martin investigating a suspicious vehicle at 11:30 p.m. Hamilton, 35, had been on the police force for 12 years and leaves behind a wife and infant daughter. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Sunday, also at the East Kentucky Expo Center.

UP Bypolls: Akhilesh Yadav meets Mayawati to say 'thanks'

March 17, 2018

Mayawati had earlier declared that Bahujan Samaj Party would support the candidates of Akhilesh Yadav's party in the Gorakhpur and Phulpur bye-elections. "The results indicate that the winds of change are blowing and the future election of Lok Sabha would be different", he said. While Akhilesh Yadav had thanked the BSP chief who he fondly calls "Buaji" (aunt) at a hurriedly-called press conference in the evening, he created a flutter in political circles here as his cavalcade drove from ...

Russia expels 23 British diplomats in stand-off over spy poisoning

March 17, 2018

The Foreign Ministry said it would also order an end to all activities of the British Council, Britain's global organization for cultural relations and educational opportunities, and warned London that "if any further unfriendly actions are taken against Russia , the Russian side reserves the right to take other retaliatory measures".

30 civilians killed in Ghouta, Syria

March 17, 2018

More than 40,000 civilians have poured out of the enclave since Thursday morning, fleeing bombardment and advancing troops. They reached a checkpoint in Adra district, where ambulances and large green buses waited to take them to temporary shelters.

Officials Confirm Two Killed In Kabul Explosion

March 17, 2018

At least two people died and three more were wounded as a result of the explosion which hit Afghan capital on Saturday morning, the TOLO broadcaster reported. Earlier this week, General John Nicholson, the top USA commander in Afghanistan , said security in Kabul would be "the main effort" for global powers helping Afghan defense and security forces.

In a first, 11 convicted in beef lynching case in Jharkhand

March 17, 2018

The incident took place on June 29 last year, when a 100-strong mob lynched Alimuddin alias Asgar Ali, a 45-year-old Muslim trader, on suspicion that he was carrying beef in his vehicle. In the video which viral after the incident, the mob can be seen assaulting Ansari. "They were rogues owing allegiance to Bajrang Dal", she had alleged .

Militants attack SP Shopian's vehicle

March 17, 2018

SP Shopian A S Dinkar was travelling in his bullet-proof vehicle when militants fired at it near Hajipora village, local sources said. Police officers retaliated to the firing, after which the militants fled, an official said. There are no reports of loss of life on either side, the official said, adding further details are awaited. Soon after the attack, the area was cordoned off and police launched searches to trace out the terrorists.

Small plane crashes outside Philippine capital, killing seven

March 17, 2018

AT LEAST seven people were confirmed dead when a six-seater plane crashed in a residential area in Plaridel, Bulacan on the morning of Saturday, March 17. "The house was burned while the aircraft was totally wrecked". TV footage showed parts of the plane wreckage and the shattered walls of the house at the still-smoldering crash site.

Kenya: ODM Flexes Its Muscle, Votes Out Wetangula as Senate Minority Leader

March 17, 2018

On his part, Dr. Eseli said, "We are being underestimated as people of the western region, Wetangula and Mudavadi are our leaders and we won't let anyone insult them because insulting them is insulting us". The meeting is believed to be centered on the "divorce talks" amid allegations by NASA affiliate parties of being sidelined. Weighing in on the subject, Wetangula said the resolution passed by the 16 lawmakers was as a result of conspiracies and mischief against him and added that he felt ...

US Congress inches forward with gun violence measure

March 17, 2018

Mark Barden of Sandy Hook Promise appeared with the lawmakers when they unveiled the legislation after the Parkland shooting and said that the trainings are proven to work, so it would be worthwhile have federal funding for them. "You know this Republican-controlled Congress has lost its way when we have high school students out on the steps begging Republicans to stop sitting on their hands and do something - do something productive", Rep.

Itau Unibanco Holding SA Increases Position in Arrow Electronics, Inc. (ARW)

March 17, 2018

Arrow Electrs Inc now has $7.07B valuation. The stock decreased 0.31% or $0.4 during the last trading session, reaching $128.85. It improved, as 23 investors sold Arrow Electronics, Inc. EPS ratio determined by looking at last 12 month figures is 0.45. The technology company reported $2.51 EPS for the quarter, beating the Zacks' consensus estimate of $2.30 by $0.21.

Be safe, not sorry on St. Patrick's

March 17, 2018

The popular St. Patrick's Day holiday previous year left three people dead and 66 injured statewide as a result of crashes in which drivers were under the influence of something, the CHP said. Patrick's Day holiday period, which extends from 6 p.m. March 16 to 6 a.m. March 18. "If you're planning on drinking this St. Patrick's Day, "plan ahead for sober transportation", said Chief Dial of the Whitefish Police Department, "It's really that simple." designating a sober driver can save you ...

Sergei Skripal: Russia expels 23 British diplomats

March 17, 2018

However, Mr Bristow confirmed that the attack on the former Russian spy and his daughter was discussed in the meeting, saying: "I reiterated the points made by Prime Minister May that we expect by the end of today an account from the Russian state as to how this material came to be used in Salisbury".

Has $801000 Position in CSX Co. (NASDAQ:CSX)

March 17, 2018

The stock increased 0.23% or $0.13 during the last trading session, reaching $56.96. These shares are worth $70,007,630 and were traded at $51.59 each. CSX's profit would be $585.58M giving it 21.50 P/E if the $0.66 EPS is correct. The transportation company reported $0.64 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.56 by $0.08.

Afghan official says auto bomber kills 2 in Kabul

March 17, 2018

Afghan media quoted sources that claimed the attack was targetted at a private security firm's vehicle. The Ministry of Interior initially confirmed two people had been killed but later revised that figure to three. Earlier this week, General John Nicholson, the top USA commander in Afghanistan, said security in Kabul would be "the main effort" for worldwide powers helping Afghan defence and security forces.

TALL TASK: No. 16 TSU behind at halftime vs. No.1 Xavier

March 17, 2018

Macura finished with 29 points with six rebounds and five steals, Bluiett had 26 and Kanter tied a career-high with 24 for Xavier (29-5), which advances to face the victor of Friday night's West Region game between eighth-seeded Missouri and ninth-seeded Florida State in the second round.

Britain Blames Russia's President For Nerve Agent Attack

March 17, 2018

However, the Kremlin denounced Johnson's claim that Putin ordered the attack. While many British politicians have backed the government in blaming Moscow for the nerve agent attack, the U.K.'s main opposition leader has cautioned against a rush to judgment.

North Korean minister's Swedish visit fuels Trump-Kim expectations

March 17, 2018

Yun served as the State Department's point man on North Korea for 16 months, first under then-President Obama and then under Trump. Earlier, Moon Jae-in's chief of staff, Im Jong-seok, said proposed North-South talks in late March would cover key agenda topics and other details of the pending summit.

Russian Nikolai Glushkov's Death In London Was A Murder, Police Say

March 17, 2018

Glushkov was found dead at his home in New Malden on 12 March . Though police did not treat his death as suspicious, the businessman's friends were skeptical. Mr. Putin's spokesman denounced the comment as "shocking and inexcusable". Glushkov had worked for the state airline, Aeroflot, along with Berezovsky's LogoVaz auto company.

Quarterly Gainer: Banco Santander (Brasil) SA (BSBR) stock performed 15.62%

March 17, 2018

Banco Santander , S.A. ( SAN ) stock price traded at a gap of -4.39% from an average price of last twenty days and stands at a distance of -6.08% away from it's an average price of recent fifty days. (NYSE:SAN) touched its 1-Year High price of $7.57 on 01/25/18 and its 1-Year Low price of $5.74 on 04/13/17. It is highly important to make sure all the research is done on a stock, especially if the investor is heavily weighted on the name.

India accuses Pakistan of blocking government websites since May 2017

March 17, 2018

Amidst all the turmoil and hostility between India and Pakistan , Indian officials on Friday said that the Pakistan government had blocked access to all Indian government websites ending with.gov or.in since May 2017. The daily further quoted the unnamed official of the Foreign Office, as saying that Islamabad has decided not to send High Commissioner Mahmood back to New Delhi until the overall situation regarding treatment of diplomatic staff and their families is resolved.

Liverpool boosted as Roma reject Napoli bid for top target

March 17, 2018

Apart from Liverpool , Real Madrid have also been linked with the Brazil worldwide, as both David De Gea and Thibaut Courtois are proving hard to acquire. According to Gazzetta dello Sport , Roma are holding out for bids of around £80million for the 25-year-old, which probably prices Liverpool out of a move for him.

Korean Wheelchair Curling Team Advances to Semis

March 17, 2018

Canada has outscored the opposition 42-0 in those games. Meanwhile, another South Korean competitor, Lee Jeong-min, finished eighth at 23:37.3. South Korea's Sin Eui-hyun celebrates after winning the men's 7.5-kilometer sitting cross-country skiing event at the PyeongChang Winter Paralympic Games at Alpensia Biathlon Centre in PyeongChang, Gangwon Province, on March 17, 2018.

South Africa ex-president Zuma to be prosecuted for corruption

March 17, 2018

Thales declined to make any immediate comment. NSA. Zuma, 75, resigned as president last month after he was ordered to do so by his party, the African National Congress. The ANC said it had confidence in the country's criminal justice system and the independence of the judiciary. But the subsequent legal challenge from the Democratic Alliance on that decision only related to Zuma and not to Thint.

Kono seeks United States help over abduction issue ahead of Trump-Kim summit

March 17, 2018

During Mr. Ri's two-day trip to Stockholm, he will meet with Margot Wallstrom, Sweden's foreign minister, the Swedish government said in a statement. Sweden was one of the first non-communist countries to establish diplomatic relations with North Korea in 1973.

Sweden, North Korea talks extended to Saturday

March 17, 2018

The first meeting, Im said, confirmed the upcoming inter-Korean summit should become a turning point to resolve the Korean Peninsula issues. Moon is a long-standing advocate of engagement with the North. "The world is paying attention", Moon told advisers Monday. "There can not be another war on the Korean Peninsula". There is still a chance the summit between Kim and Trump never happens.

Barack Obama wants MSU to win it all in March Madness

March 17, 2018

In his eight years in office, the former President picked UNC to win the title three times in 2017, 2012 and 2009. No. 44 made his picks for this year's tournaments public on Wednesday, and while there's little in the way of surprise on the women's side, he is rolling with a 3-seed for the men.

IAF pilots killed in crash in Assam

March 17, 2018

He is survived by his wife - who is a military nursing service officer, two children and his parents. They are residing in Bengaluru. "An Indian Air Force Microlight Virus SW-80 crashed around 1200 hrs today, after getting airborne from Air Force Station Jorhat, for a routine sortie", the defence ministry said in a statement in New Delhi .

Xi re-elected as China's President after removal of term limit

March 17, 2018

Among Mr. Wang's priorities will be helping Mr. Xi manage the critical but increasingly fraught relationship with the US, people familiar with the matter have said. He also played important roles in China's response to the outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome, or SARS, in 2003 and preparing Beijing to host the 2008 Olympics.

Putin Furious After Britain Says He Ordered Attack

March 17, 2018

While many British politicians have backed the government in blaming Moscow for the nerve agent attack, the U.K.'s main opposition leader has cautioned against a rush to judgment. Mr Corbyn said Labour did not support Mr Putin and that Russian Federation should be held to account if it was behind the attack. In a statement for the PAP news agency, Duda said that "the use of chemical weapons on the territory of our strategic ally can not be left unanswered".

Analysts Ratings on: W&T Offshore Inc. (WTI)

March 17, 2018

It has underperformed by 16.70% the S&P500. Achillion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. dipped to as low as $3.965 throughout the day and has returned 38.89% in this year. W&T Offshore had 13 analyst reports since August 6, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. Moving averages have the ability to be used as a powerful indicator for technical stock analysis.

Yemen conditions 'devastating' for civilians: United Nations council

March 17, 2018

Dr Gargash said the statement "clearly indicates that the Houthi militias remain the main obstacle to the political process" and that a political settlement of the conflict remained the best solution for Yemen. The statement welcomed pledges made by Saudi Arabia and the UAE to support United Nations humanitarian efforts in Yemen. The agreement signed between Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan and Central Bank of Yemen governor Mohammed Mansour Zemam aims at shoring up the weak ...

Pell hearing: Accuser's father rejects 'insult' that he 'made up' evidence

March 17, 2018

The Vatican treasurer, 76, whose committal hearing for multiple allegations of historic sexual abuse continued at Melbourne Magistrates Court on Thursday, was alleged to have been invited to join a Catholic family for an afternoon when he was working as an assistant priest.

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