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Before steel tariffs go into effect, Trump exempts EU, 6 others temporarily

March 24, 2018

The White House said that tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from European Union member states, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Mexico and South Korea were suspended until May 1, 2018. TASS said the Russian delegates demanded an explanation from the USA delegation on why the tariffs were imposed selectively, in what they said was an apparent violation of Russia's "most favored nation" trade status in the United States.

Northern California man with 'dork' tattoo on throat sought by Federal Bureau of Investigation

March 24, 2018

A federal judge from the Northern District of California issued an arrest warrant on October 24, 2017, after prosecutors charged him with interstate communication of a threat to injure the person of another. Shawn Frederick Weatherhead is being sought by the Bureau after pestering its workers with a slew of sinister telephone messages, including at least three death threats.

Boris Johnson Compares World Cup In Russia To Hitler Hosting The Olympics

March 24, 2018

The Russian foreign ministry had invited all ambassadors in the country to attend the meeting, but reports suggested a number of Western diplomats refused to attend. The foreign minister revealed that the British official responsible for looking after fans at the World Cup had been expelled in the Kremlin's purge of United Kingdom diplomats, in response to British Prime Minister Theresa May's expulsion of Russian diplomats, characterised as spies, after the attack on Sergei Skripal and his ...

European Union leaders give go-ahead for Brexit trade talks to begin

March 24, 2018

She told the bloc to ride the "new dynamic" in looming trade talks. "I believe we are approaching this with a spirit of cooperation and a spirit of opportunity for the future as well". Michel Barnier said the transition period will end on December 31, 2020 and the United Kingdom will obey European Union rules and regulations until that date without any participation in the EU's decision-making policies.

Sarkozy to appeal against curbs set over Gaddafi funding case

March 24, 2018

The allegations that Sarkozy took money from Gaddafi - whom he welcomed to Paris in 2007 but then helped to topple in 2011 - are the most serious out of several investigations that have dogged him since he left office. In April 2012, between the first and second round of the French election, the French website Mediapart reported on a Libyan document drafted in December 2006 that described a plan to funnel €50 million ($61.2 million) to Mr.

President in Pakistan: Three agreements inked between SL and Pakistan

March 24, 2018

Sirisena, who is now visiting Pakistan, agreed to improve bilateral ties with Pakistan. Tourism Development Minister John Amaratunga told Xinhua that the government has already allocated Rs. On the other hand, the Sri Lankan president thanked Pakistani counterpart for awarding scholarships to the students and officers in Sri Lanka. Later, the Sri Lankan President also presented to Prime Minister Abbasi 10 corneas arranged by the Sri Lanka Pakistan Friendship, Trade and Investment Association ...

Allahabad High Court bars Mukhtar Ansari from voting in Rajya Sabha polls

March 24, 2018

Deputy leader of the BSP Legislature Party Uma Shankar Singh said he can not be sure that Anil Singh had voted for the BSP candidate Bhimrao Ambedkar. The state's ruling TMC has made a decision to back the eminent lawyer. The battle in Telangana is between the ruling Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) and the Congress for three seats.

Kansas water park executive charged in slide death

March 24, 2018

A Wyandotte County grand jury has indicted one individual and one corporation with the death of a 10-year-old boy in August 201 while riding the Verruckt waterslide at Schlitterbahn Waterparrk in Kansas City, Kansas. "Since the date of the incident we have worked closely with law enforcement; at no time have we withheld evidence; at no time have we altered evidence", she said in the statement.

Six killed in explosion outside busy hotel in Somalia's capital

March 24, 2018

The explosion on Thursday happened near Weheliye hotel on the busy Maka Al-Mukarrama Road. The attack was claimed by al-Shabab, Reuters news agency reported, citing the armed group's military operation spokesman. In October a year ago, Somalia suffered its deadliest-ever terrorist attack in which more than 500 people were killed in a truck bombing in a busy part of the city.

Judge rejects Trump's bid to dismiss 'Apprentice' groping suit

March 24, 2018

Judge Jennifer Schecter wrote that "no one is above the law" in siding with Summer Zervos , who sued the Republican after he dismissed as "fabricated" and "made-up" her claims of misconduct at a Beverly Hills, California, hotel in 2007. "We are grateful for the opportunity to prove that that defendant falsely branded Ms. Zervos a phony for telling the truth about his unwanted sexual groping", said Zervos's lawyer, Mariann Wang.

Informal talks between U.S. and Koreas called 'constructive'

March 24, 2018

The officials will discuss the agenda for the meeting between President Moon Jae-in of South Korea and Kim Jong-un, the North's leader, the South's Unification Ministry said in a statement. The North Korean leader, Kim reportedly understands that the drill needs to be continued. South Korean Unification Minister Cho Myoung-gyon, right, and the head of North Korean delegation Ri Son Gwon arrive at a meeting at the Panmunjom, South Korea, Tuesday, Jan.

California on guard as heavy rains could trigger mudslides

March 24, 2018

Neighboring Ventura County has taken similar measures amid concerns in adjacent counties, evacuating 2,400 residents. The rain comes just months after more than 440 miles of land in Ventura and Santa Barabara counties were scorched in the largest fire in state history, making hillsides prone to mud and debris flows.

Friend who took in Parkland shooter raised gun concerns with police

March 24, 2018

When the sergeant went to the vehicle and knocked on the window to get Carotti's attention and saw he was asleep. Surveillance video showed that the deputy remained outside the freshman building during the shooting and did not try to confront Mr.

Turkish army retrieves weapons supplied by US to YPG in Afrin

March 24, 2018

The Kurdish YPG are key U.S. allies in the fight against Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) terrorists , but Ankara views them as an offshoot of the terrorist-designated Kurdistan Workers' Party ( PKK ). (Nazeer Al-Khatib/AFP/Getty Images) The damage in Afrin a day after Turkish-led forces entered the city. After seizing control of Afrin, the main town in a pocket of Kurdish-controlled territory in northwest Syria, Erdogan said Turkey would also target a region stretching almost 400 km ...

Sacramento Protest Over Stephon Clark Shooting Blocks Freeway, NBA Fans

March 24, 2018

That is why protestors made a point of holding them up Friday. "Hey! Show me your hands!" The man jumped off, and the SUV sped away. A protest was also held at Sacramento's City Hall, where people called for the arrest of the two officers who shot Clark.

Firefox maker Mozilla to stop Facebook advertising because of data scandal

March 24, 2018

The revelation has knocked almost $50 billion (roughly Rs. 3.25 lakh crores) off Facebook's stock market value in two days and hit the shares of Twitter and Snap over fears that a failure by big tech firms to protect personal data could deter advertisers and users and invite tougher regulation.

European Union nations mull expelling Russian diplomats after spy attack

March 24, 2018

May had pressed the importance of a united response to the March 4 poisoning and the European Union leaders in Brussels offered her their full support, agreeing in a statement "that it is highly likely that the Russian Federation is responsible and that there is no plausible alternative explanation".

Virat Kohli to play county cricket in preparation for England series

March 24, 2018

He will leave for England after completing his assignment for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 11th edition of Indian Premier League. "There were talks with Surrey and Essex", said a senior BCCI official. As is already known, Cheteshwar Pujara (Yorkshire) and Ishant Sharma (Sussex) have already signed up for county sides. The likes of Murali Vijay, Ajinkya Rahane are also expected to prop up their preparations.

Pennsylvania school leader arms students with rocks in case of a shooting

March 24, 2018

The rocks will be a last resort, according to Helsel. A school district in eastern Pennsylvania has made a decision to put a "bucket of rocks" in each classroom in order to defend against armed intruders, a local CBS affiliate reported this week.

Trump moves to ban most transgenders from serving in military

March 24, 2018

The policy announcement outraged advocates for transgender troops , and the advocates vowed to fight the limits in court. The requirements make it challenging for a transgender recruit to pass. "California will take every measure available to prevent (Trump's) discriminatory action that harms or marginalizes transgender service members - or any other transgender Americans who wish to courageously defend our nation", Becerra tweeted.

Facebook's Sandberg Says She Regrets Not Speaking Out Sooner

March 24, 2018

David Singerman , an assistant professor of History and American Studies at the University of Virginia , took to Twitter to share a telling anecdote about the Facebook of yore, and his attempt to distance himself from the nascent social media platform.

U.S. indicts and sanction Iranian firm, nine nationals for hacking universities

March 24, 2018

Nine Iranian nationals have been charged with conducting a massive cyber theft campaign on behalf of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corops, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The charges were welcomed by officials in the United Kingdom, which was also targeted in the attacks. The group also cracked into 176 foreign universities, DOJ said.

Parts of Long Island get 19 inches of snow

March 24, 2018

The largest snowstorm in New York City history - of 27.5 inches - occurred in January 2016. "I don't like the shovelling part". The transition from rain to snow will take longer for areas south of a line from Cedar Rapids to the Quad Cities.

Trump says South Korea trade deal being updated

March 24, 2018

After Trump's remarks, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said the negotiations involved exemptions from the steel and aluminum tariffs announced this month, among other issues. Seoul officials and many analysts have pointed to macroeconomic factors behind the imbalance and highlighted the US surplus in services trade. During the initial January trade talks, South Korea focused on US import restrictions on South Korean washing machines, steel products, and solar panels.

Firefighter killed while battling massive fire at NY movie set

March 24, 2018

It has been confirmed that firefighter Michael Davidson , 37, was killed while attempting to put out the fire. The wife of the FDNY firefighter who died battling a raging blaze in Harlem is a breast-cancer survivor, neighbors said Friday.

Israel ministers welcome US appointment of 'friend' Bolton

March 24, 2018

According to a White House official, Trump and McMaster mutually agreed that the latter will resign as the NSA. The exodus of McMaster, who was termed a neutralizing force in the president's team, and the hiring of Bolton may cause a frenzy among world politicians if Bolton's resume is kept in mind.

White House to Begin Investigation on President's Leaked Briefing Papers

March 24, 2018

WASHINGTON-U.S. President Donald Trump was warned in briefing materials to refrain from congratulating Russian President Vladimir Putin on his re-election, but he did so anyway, a senior administration official said Wednesday. "This shows that Trump continues to believe that he can make a "deal" with Putin and is unconstrained by his advisers who have been arguing for restraint and caution".

Air strikes kill dozens in Syria underground shelter, rescuers say

March 24, 2018

A similar deal with another rebel group, Ahrar al-Sham, led to the evacuation of hundreds of fighters and civilians from Harasta , an eastern Ghouta town in the north. His army's attack on the enclave has splintered it into smaller besieged pockets, seizing most of its area and, according to a war monitor, killing more than 1,600 people.

Senate passes $1.3 trillion spending bill to prevent government shutdown

March 24, 2018

Trump will sign the omnibus bill if it reaches his desk, Mick Mulvaney , the director of the Office of Management and Budget, told reporters on Thursday. The bill also doesn't resolve the fate of the Dreamers, who have been in legal gridlock since the Supreme Court declined to take up a Trump administration appeal.

Look Republic of Ireland fall to defeat in Turkey friendly

March 24, 2018

Skipper Seamus Coleman could pull on the green jersey for the first time since suffering an horrific double leg fracture against Wales in March last year to bring a happy end to a hard year. The 19-year-old was one of three players handed their first caps during the 1-0 defeat to Turkey , and showed why he has featured regularly for West Ham in the Premier League this season.

Federal Green leader Elizabeth May arrested for violating Kinder Morgan court injunction

March 24, 2018

The court order stipulates that activists must stay at least five metres away from terminal sites on Burnaby Mountain. Protesters also staged a sit-in outside Kinder Morgan's downtown Calgary office , where they were met by pro-pipeline demonstrators.

China's Communist Party to bring press under tighter control

March 24, 2018

As recently as December, Xi at a gathering of political party leaders from other countries, said , "We will not ask other countries to copy the Chinese practice". "Soybeans of Brazil, Argentina and Russian Federation are good alternatives", he wrote on Twitter. China can tie up imports in red tape at the border, slap export taxes on goods heading to the USA and put tariffs on crops like sorghum and soybeans grown in some politically important farming states.

Congress Approves Spending Bill Protecting Medical Marijuana States from Federal Interference

March 24, 2018

Tuesday's question for Cook County voters asked if IL should legalize "the cultivation, manufacture, distribution, testing, and sale of marijuana and marijuana products for recreational use by adults 21 and older". Voters can weigh in on that statutory initiative during the primary election June 26. The story also noted that Assembly members Tom Lackey, R-Palmdale, and Rob Bonta, D-Oakland, had introduced a bill to suspend a tax on marijuana cultivation and to lower the state excise tax on ...

Antetokounmpo Sits Out, But Bucks Hopeful About Quick Return

March 24, 2018

The Bucks are trying to rebound after their 127-120 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers in their last game. The Bucks are likely being careful with their catalyst, with only 11 games left in the schedule. The last time the Bulls played, they were blown out by the Denver Nuggets , 135-102. " He's out tonight and we'll evaluate him moving forward ", Prunty said.

Rush: Salah must focus on winning Liverpool trophies - not breaking records

March 24, 2018

Salah has been phenomenal for Liverpool so far this season and has been banging in the goals left, right and centre. The former Liverpool striker says Salah is in the form of his life and admits he would not be surprised if the Eygpt worldwide broke his long-standing record.

Impressive England break Dutch drought with 1-0 win

March 24, 2018

It was no more than England deserved as they ended a run of seven games without a win over the Dutch, Ronald Koeman's side, who failed to qualify for Russian Federation 2018, rarely threatening in his first game in charge of his country.

Toyota Corolla hatchback pops up before NY debut

March 24, 2018

Full-Speed Range DRCC is an adaptive cruise control that is created to function at speeds between 0 to 110 miles per hour and enables low-speed speed matching, stopping, and acceleration/deceleration relative to a preceding vehicle traveling at a slower speed.

Weather Forecast: Unsettled start to the weekend

March 24, 2018

We have some updates to the sloppy Saturday forecast . But, there will be snow in here, as cold air rushes in tomorrow . New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. By Wednesday afternoon into Thursday we'll see partly sunny conditions with highs much warmer climbing back into the mid to upper 50s. The chance of rain will wrap up by daybreak on Saturday .

EU States Prepare Punitive Measures against Russia Over UK Spy Attack

March 24, 2018

The 2018 World Press Photo of the Year contest: And the nominees are... "This is a completely disgusting statement and it does not fit the foreign minister of the country, of any country", Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. Amid the worsening diplomatic dispute, UK Prime Minister Theresa May will tell a summit of European Union leaders in Brussels later Thursday that the bloc must stand united against Russian Federation and its threat to European democracies, a Downing Street ...

On the Sacramento shooting

March 24, 2018

The man turned out to be holding a cellphone and no gun was found. Mayor Darrell Steinberg , according to a report in the Sacramento Bee , said he understood the public's reaction but called for calm. The video continues and the officers are seen talking with each other and at least one other person who was at the scene for two more minutes before the clip ends.

Police charge suspect in assault of man with autism in Mississauga

March 24, 2018

Police say they also charged 44-year-old Windsor woman Hardip Padda and 18-year-old Windsor man Harmanvir Chahil for accessory after the fact. The two are believed to be the mother and brother of the suspect. Both have been released on a promise to appear in court. Coleman was also booked on suspicion this week of shooting a 42-year-old resident of Orange who caught the thief breaking into his auto on January 29, said Sgt.

Toys 'R' Us liquidation sales kick off with last minute bargains

March 24, 2018

Yes. Liquidation sales are expected to begin on March 23 (Friday). He's started a GoFundMe page to try to raise more , through small contributions from people who love the stores, as well as to generate publicity about his efforts. The company previously started liquidation sales at its store in Phillipsburg, N.J . "It's sad", said Carrie McGovern of Lynn. As the retail giant gears up for liquidation, a top toy manufacturer wants you to chip in to save it, ensuring future generations ...

Car bomb rips through crowd at Afghan wrestling match

March 24, 2018

Aminullah Abed, the chief of the province's public health department, said the 12 killed and 40 wounded were received at a hospital in the province's capital, Lashkar Gah, on Friday. Omar Zwak, a spokesman for the provincial governor, said the driver of the auto detonated his bomb after he was prevented from entering the venue. The Italian NGO Emergency said four dead and 35 wounded had been taken to its hospital in the city.

Relatives Say Iowa Family Has Disappeared in Mexico

March 24, 2018

Louis, family members contacted authorities, she said . Creston police confirmed the family died in their vacation condominium in Akumal, Mexico, near Tulum . The family's cause of death wasn't immediately known, but the Creston Police Department is now awaiting autopsy results. "The Sharps have been located".

Thunder Hold Off Heat to Win At Home

March 24, 2018

Raymond Felton was solid off the bench with 10 points, and scored seven straight points for OKC early in the fourth quarter to help the Thunder regain the lead. All three qualities were on full display in one play during Friday night's home game against the Miami Heat, when the reigning league MVP drove down the lane and unleashed a crafty Euro step to break through a phalanx of Heat defenders for a layup.

Britain's European Union partners agree guidelines for post-Brexit ties

March 24, 2018

The document also sets out that negotiations on future relations can only progress if all commitments agreed so far are respected in full, including the UK's assurances that it would avoid a hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, the EU's new external border after Brexit .

First Lady Recognizes 10 Women With Global Courage Awards

March 24, 2018

In one snapshot, Melania has her hands clasped together and a smile on her face while she chats with the sisters. In telling their stories, we can teach young women and girls all over the world what it means to have courage and to be a hero.

South Korea to shut down computers to regulate work hours

March 24, 2018

Seoul's shutdown initiative will roll out in phases over the next three months. The programme will begin on 30 March, with all computers switched off by 20:00. on the second and fourth Friday of the month. The government office said nearly 70 percent of people have asked to be exempt from the power down initiative.

Goldman Sachs Begins Coverage on Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF)

March 24, 2018

Currently, Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. On Friday, November 6 the stock rating was initiated by Goldman Sachs with "Buy". Analysts await Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. It has a 5.19 P/E ratio. It sells its products to integrated steel companies and steel producers in the United States and the Asia Pacific. While looking at the Stock's Performance, Cliffs Natural Resources Inc.

Polish women protest against plan to tighten abortion law

March 24, 2018

Under current rules, abortion is allowed under in three circumstances - danger to the mother's health, rape or incest, and when prenatal tests show serious, irreversible damage to the fetus. The Guttmacher Institute, which opposes abortion restrictions, said at least 20 states have such laws on the books, though the amount of detail that must be reported varies.

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