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Whistleblower claims that Brexit campaign cheated and was 'totally illegal'

March 25, 2018

Mr Sanni told Channel 4 News: "I know that Vote Leave cheated, I know that people have been lied to and that the referendum wasn't legitimate". Dominic Cummings, a former Vote Leave director, denied his group broke any rules, saying it had received permission from the Electoral Commission to make donations in the run-up to the referendum.

Suspect in Palestinian PM Assassination Attempt Dies after Hamas Gunbattle

March 25, 2018

Hamas, which has governed the Gaza Strip since 2007, denied - and denounced - Abbas's accusation. Late on Wednesday, the Hamas interior ministry identified the suspect, adding that its security services had launched a search operation to nab him.

Emma Gonzalez Roots Run Straight To The Caribbean

March 25, 2018

Sporadic chants of "Hey, hey, ho, ho, the NRA has got to go", and "Protect kids, not guns", appeared to warm the growing crowd as a cold wind blew. "Stand for us or beware - the voters are coming", said Kasky, one of the leaders of a dynamic and passionate student movement which has emerged following the February 14 shooting at his school.

Bomb Blast Hits Western Afghan City

March 25, 2018

On Wednesday, up to 29 people were killed in the capital Kabul when a Daesh-linked bomber detonated his explosives at a security barrier before reaching an event of "Nevruz" spring festival. Bordering Iran, the Herat city is third biggest city of Afghanistan where a number of attacks on the Shia minority have taken place recently. He said the wounded persons are in stable state.

Delhi govt will take development to every household: Arvind Kejriwal

March 25, 2018

The government has increased the budget allocation for education this year. Sisodia, in his budget speech, highlighted that 26 per cent of the budgetary allocation is towards education . The AAP government allocated Rs 6,729 crore for the health sector in its budget for 2018-19, announcing the launch of a " health insurance for all" scheme.

Korea, US reach agreement on FTA, steel tariff issues: trade minister

March 25, 2018

Trade negotiators of the two countries agreed "in principle" on both issues, Trade Minister Kim Hyun-chong said after arriving back in South Korea from a meeting with counterparts in the U.S. The Trump administration in July convened talks to renegotiate the free trade treaty, arguing the 2012 deal was lopsided because the USA trade deficit had ballooned since it was signed.

104 #DapchiGirls arrive Yobe to reunite with family

March 25, 2018

The girls, dressed in brightly coloured hijabs, enthusiastically sang the national anthem before posing for photos with Buhari outside in a garden. He also vowed to work for the release of others abducted by the extremists. "The remaining six Dapchi girls are yet to be accounted for and dialogue on these students is still on-going", he said. She remained a prisoner because she is Christian and refused to convert to Islam, her mother said.

Donald Trump signs budget bill after threatening veto

March 25, 2018

As negotiators stumbled towards an end-of-the-week deadline to fund the government or face a federal shutdown, House Speaker Paul Ryan dashed to the White House amid concerns Mr Trump's support was wavering. "We don't have a stable, reliable partner with whom we can work in the White House", said Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va. The legislation implementing that deal is viewed as possibly one of few bills moving through Congress this year, making it a target for lawmakers and lobbyists seeking to ...

President Trump Reluctantly Signs Omnibus Spending Bill

March 25, 2018

The Senate passage of the bill averted a third federal shutdown this year, an outcome both parties wanted to avoid. Several advisers inside and outside the White House had characterised the tweet as Mr Trump blowing off steam. The White House has tried to use the DACA issue to convince Democrats to support approximately $25 billion in funding for Trump's central campaign promise.

Four children dead in Russian Federation as fire breaks out in shopping center

March 25, 2018

Russia's Investigative Committee said four children died in the fire, but did not say whether they died of burns or smoke inhalation. Reports said 20 were rescued from the burning building, and 100 evacuated. 'The smoke was so thick that you couldn't see a stretched out hand. Earlier reports said children died from "gas poisoning" in the mall. Two of the injured were hospitalised with fractures and the rest with smoke poisoning.

China's economic czar tells US Beijing will defend interests

March 25, 2018

China warned Friday that it could slap tariffs on 128 USA products worth a total of $3 billion, including a 25 percent levy on pork products and recycled aluminum imports from the U.S. "In making his remarks, [Navarro] is a little bit too arrogant". Although the USTR was given 15 days by Trump to propose a list of Chinese products that will be targeted, China's commerce ministry has already threatened to take legal action against the USA through the World Trade Organization.

Pakistan's first transgender newscaster Maavia Malik appears on television

March 25, 2018

He tweeted that Pakistan's first transgender newscaster and mentioned the name "Maavia Malik" along with the capture. The upper house of Parliment (Senate) recently approved a bill for protection and empowerment for transgender community.

Pakistan, Sri Lanka vow to work together for regional peace

March 25, 2018

This he stated during a meeting with Governor Sindh Muhammad Zubair at Jinnah International Airport Karachi. According to an official statement, issues of mutual importance were discussed during the meeting and the two sides expressed hope that the bilateral ties will continue to grow in the future.The two sides also agreed to diversify and deepen the bilateral relations, it said.

Kidde recalls 2 smoke alarm models — RECALL ALERT

March 25, 2018

The recall says consumers should remove the alarm and inspect it to see if there's a yellow cap. If you do find one, do not take apart the alarm or try to remove the yellow cap. 10 through 2017 October 13, the recall states. If no yellow cap is present, no further action is necessary. The recall is in effect for the two models manufactured between September 10, 2016 and October 13, 2017 and sold from November 1, 2016 to January 25, 2018.

Explosion rocks Afghan city, at least 10 dead

March 25, 2018

A police spokesman told AFP that the blast happened by the venue's entrance gate after the match had ended. Officials confirmed that children were among those killed and wounded . The Islamic State group's local franchise in Afghanistan claimed responsibility for the assault in the heavily Shiite neighbourhood - the fifth suicide bombing in the Afghan capital in recent weeks - via the messaging app Telegram.

China wants peaceful resolution with U.S. to settle trade issues

March 25, 2018

The U.S. representative at the meeting did not respond directly to the criticism but said its tariffs were "consistent" with the WTO's General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. The White House said the actions were necessary to counter unfair competition from China's state-led economy. The American pork industry sent $1.1 billion in products, making China the No.

Taipei Sends Jets, Ships to Surveil Chinese Carrier Strike Group

March 25, 2018

Furious with U.S. President Donald Trump's signature of the Taiwan Travel Act, which symbolically grants diplomatic recognition to Taiwanese officials in a reversal of U.S. "I can assure you, the United States government and the United States private sector will do their part to ensure Taiwan's stellar worldwide example shines brightly", Wong said at a reception in Taipei on Wednesday which was attended by President Tsai Ing-wen.

Trump signs spending bill after threatening veto over immigration

March 25, 2018

Trump's White House had given its blessing to the compromise spending deal with Democrats, but by Friday morning, with the clock still ticking, the president had second thoughts. Of course. Would it have been nice to get get the solution for DACA in this bill? Demonstrators rally in support of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) outside the Capitol, in Washington , Jan 21, 2018.

KJ Alphons assures information in Aadhaar card to be safe and secure

March 25, 2018

UIDAI CEO Ajay Bhushan Pandey said they start collecting data from the birth of a child which is twice updated at the age of five and later at 15 years and that 1.2 billion people have already enrolled. "You think Prime Minister is going to give your data to a private company! Don't believe in such fake stories", reported news agency ANI . Alphons not only spoke about PM app data leak allegations by opposition parties, the minister also defended its government amid claims by a Delhi based ...

Investigators leave Cambridge Analytica office after seven-hour search

March 25, 2018

Cambridge Analytica's announcement came as 18 law enforcement officers in the United Kingdom searched the firm's offices in London. "A High Court judge has adjourned the ICO's application for a warrant relating to Cambridge Analytica until Friday", a spokeswoman said.

Xi pledges to protect Chinese territory and improve living standards

March 25, 2018

Rather, it is a natural progression in the U.S. -Taiwan relationship as guided by the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA) of 1979 and a reflection of current geopolitical realities. A spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in Canberra said of Silent Invasion earlier this month, "The author of the book has been recklessly playing up "China threat" for quite some time, trying to defame and smear China by all means".

Cambridge Analytica offices searched in UK

March 25, 2018

Cambridge Analytica the firm.at the centre of Facebook users data breach is issued notice by the government and directed to reply before 31 March, whether it is involved in misusing data profile of Indians and influencing their voting behaviour in elections.

China to respond to U.S. tariffs, resist protectionism

March 25, 2018

President Donald Trump's plans to slap tariffs on up to $60 billion in Chinese goods. Xi has a lot at stake in his next move. China "must strike back" at Washington with countermeasures after a U.S. China appears to be breaking WTO rules by denying foreign patent holders, including U.S. companies, basic patent rights to stop a Chinese entity from using the technology after a licensing contract ends, the USTR said.

United Kingdom encourages European Union to support London over Spy poisoning row, says Russian Federation

March 25, 2018

She added that she had not congratulated Putin on his election victory. The European Union has recalled its ambassador to Moscow after leaders agreed it was "highly likely" Russian Federation was responsible for a nerve agent attack in the UK.

Saudi Arabia condemns bomb attack in Egypt's Alexandria

March 25, 2018

A top Egyptian general survived a deadly attack today after terrorists detonated a vehicle bomb as his convoy passed by. The Interior Ministry sources said that al-Nimr escaped the attack and that he is in good health. The attack comes just days ahead of Egypt's presidential election, in which President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi is virtually certain to be re-elected. Daesh released a video last month in which it warned Egyptians against voting and urged militants to attack security forces and ...

China pork and farm shares jump on trade threats

March 25, 2018

The Trump administration is framing the move as a major turning point in U.S. The sparring between China and the US has cast a spotlight on hardware makers such as Apple, which assemble the majority of their products in China for export to other countries.

John Dowd, Trump's Lead Attorney in Russia Probe, Resigns

March 25, 2018

Dowd's resignation , as he had grown frustrated with him, particularly over the weekend when Mr. Dowd called on the Justice Department to end the special counsel investigation. Trump lawyer John Dowd resigns; legal team ... Trump's legal strategy with Robert Mueller is to be as aggressive as possible until he backs down, kind of like how a jungle cat might take charge of his pride and assert himself as the alpha male.

Watch as lights go out on iconic landmarks for Earth Hour

March 25, 2018

Asma Ezdi, head of Communications and Marketing, WWF-Pakistan, said Pakistan was among the top 10 countries affected by climate change and this environmental challenge was already impacting our economy severely. Species at risk include Australia's green turtles, black-flanked rock wallabies and koalas, as well as the Adelie penguin colonies in Antarctica, the conservation group said in a report it commissioned that was published in the science journal Climatic Change.

Eurovision Song Contest legend Lys Assia dies aged 94

March 25, 2018

Lys Assia , the very first victor of the Eurovision song content has passed away aged 96. The talented songstress led Switzerland to victory in 1956, with a rousing rendition of her hit song Refrain . Undeterred Lys returned in 2013 with another song, All In Your Head, which also missed out on the chance to represent Switzerland - later sparking rumours that the song would represent San Marino.

House Intelligence Committee Votes To Release Russia Probe Findings

March 25, 2018

Finding #25: When asked directly, none of the interviewed witnesses provided evidence of collusion, coordination, or conspiracy between the Trump campaign and the Russian government. Just a week ago, the committee revealed that they found "no evidence of collusion" and said there's no basis for claims from figures in the intelligence community who said Russian President Vladimir Putin had a "supposed preference" for Trump during the election.

French officer who traded places with a hostage dies from gunshot wound

March 25, 2018

He wasn't authorized to speak publicly amid the investigation. They also found a computer and a phone. Two people have been detained in the case, one woman close to Lakdim and a 17-year-old male friend. The unidentified young man was arrested overnight over alleged criminal association in relation with a terrorist enterprise. The gunman first hijacked a vehicle and opened fire on police, then took hostages inside a supermarket.

Turkey 'neutralises' 9 PKK terrorists

March 25, 2018

The sources added the security forces are also establishing new bases on the high altitude areas in order to prevent any PKK element in the region. The PKK is listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey as well as the USA and the EU. Ankara views the YPG as the Syrian branch of the PKK militant group that has been fighting for an autonomous region inside Turkey since 1984. Although the AT-4 armament was developed and produced in Sweden by Saab Bofors Dynamics, it's believed that the USA ...

Govt enhancing MSP, taking steps to link farm to market: PM

March 25, 2018

The prime minister said he himself is an example of Ambedkar's philosophy. This is the power of New India. "New India is Dr. Ambedkar's India", he said. Modi talked about how Dr. BR Ambedkar had thought of India as an Industrial powerhouse, and how, for people who are from poor background and don't have enormous privilege, he is a source of inspiration.

Gun violence protesters line Longmont street in 'March For Our Lives'

March 25, 2018

The March For Our Lives in Hartford and about 800 similar events around the world Saturday were inspired by the Parkland shooting survivors. Last week, hundreds of local high school students walked out of classes as part of the National School Walkout to protest gun violence, which was held one month after the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting.

TRUMP TO 'DREAMERS': Republicans -NOT DEMOCRATS- Are On Your Side

March 25, 2018

A potential veto cast a shadow over stocks early Friday. But in impromptu remarks at the White House, Trump said he would sign because of the need to strengthen the military. Despite this threat and other encouragement from deficit hawks, the president signed the bill Friday afternoon. But Nancy Pelosi, the House minority leader, hit back.

Trump's lead lawyer in Russian Federation investigation quits

March 25, 2018

Dowd had become increasingly frustrated with the president for ignoring his legal advice and had considered leaving for several months, the New York Times and other media outlets reported. He has also privately insisted he should sit for an interview with the special counsel's office, even though Mr. Dowd believed it was a bad idea.

United Kingdom to setup cryptocurrency taskforce under fintech plans

March 25, 2018

Reports earlier this week indicated that Chancellor Philip Hammond is planning a raft of changes to the government's approach to fintech, including a new taskforce to look at cryptocurrencies. The statement also indicates the government plans to collaborate with fintech companies to "create "shared platforms" which will help remove the barriers that these firms face".

School district arms teachers, students with buckets or rocks

March 25, 2018

The superintendent explained his unconventional form of protecting the students in their schools in the event of an active shooter situation: give them rocks. Parents also have been supportive of the measure, which was implemented in the fall. "At this point, we have to get creative, we have to protect our kids first and foremost, throwing rocks, it's an option", said Dori Bornstein.

Ekong Honoured To Captain, Proud Of Super Eagles

March 25, 2018

Speaking after the narrow victory, Rohr still emphasized that the Super Eagles are still in preparation mode for the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russian Federation. He said, "my team is a young team but also a team of leaders". "Very Honoured to captain Nigeria for the first time today [Friday]", Ekong posted on Instagram .

4-8 inches of snow expected Friday and Saturday

March 25, 2018

A moisture-laden heavy wet snow is expected to spread into our area from the west later tonight, making travel very hard, as the snow adds up and complicated by strengthening east winds gusting over 30 miles per hour. The National Weather Service calmed down overnight and its Tuesday evening forecast for a record storm was rolled back to a degree. The weather service was calling for 12 inches in the Valley and 10 to 20 inches south and east of the area.

Broward deputy accused of sleeping on duty at Stoneman Douglas

March 25, 2018

I don't want to deal with this stuff", said Zachary the night of the shooting according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office. "That's a little obsessive". As news breaks of yet another shooting at an American high school, the survivors of the Parkland, FL massacre are tweeting out messages of support.

NEVER AGAIN: Trump Signs Budget Bill, Warns Congress it 'Won't Happen Again'

March 25, 2018

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., live tweeted himself reading the "no good, rotten deficit spending bill" Thursday, and let's just say he threw its contents under the omnibus. "I'm not going to do it again", he said. He called on Congress to approve a line-item veto to prevent this type of bill from being passed again. It allows some individuals under restrictive conditions, who entered the country, as minors.

Trump on Twitter (March 23): DACA, Omnibus spending bill

March 25, 2018

Another provision of the bill, however, could double the annual number of low-skilled immigrant workers the U.S. admits into the country. However, it would seem that despite all the bluster coming from the president, the White House believes he is going to sign the bill.

Taylor Force Act Signed Into Law As Part of Spending Bill

March 25, 2018

The PA has a longstanding policy of compensating families of terrorists who are convicted in Israeli courts, this bill will force Palestinian leadership to re-evaluate this policy or face a serious financial blow. However, as part of the larger spending bill that would keep the government-funded till the end of September, the legislation easily passed both houses of Congress with strong bipartisan support, 256-167 in the House, and 65-32 in the Senate.

AT&T, Time Warner Merger Case Begins In DC

March 25, 2018

The company gained a net of 4.1 million total wireless subscribers, with 2.7 million in the United States (driven by connected devices, postpaid phones and prepaid) and 1.3 million in Mexico. Company fiscal year is ending in December and analysts' consensus recommendation is Outperform for T and estimated EPS for next quarter is 0.87. The Return on Equity (ROE) value stands at 22.9%.

Dropbox prices shares at US$21 for Friday market debut

March 25, 2018

But the stock, which is trading under the ticker symbol DBX , opened at $29 and then continued to climb, rising to around $31 a share 15 minutes into its trading session. It earned $1.106 billion in revenue last year, up 32% from the prior year. The Valley was shook when mutual funds that had piled money into private companies started publicly posting changes to their in-house valuation calculations.

Il Fai apre le porte di musei e palazzi

March 25, 2018

Il 24 e 25 marzo prossimi verrà proposto l'itinerario "Arte, architetture e antiche istituzioni" che comprende, tra gli altri, palazzo dei Normanni, palazzo d'Orleans, palazzo delle aquile, palazzo Comitini. Infine, Imperia , con quattro luoghi Fai aperti: la chiesa fortezza di San Pietro e la chiesa parrocchiale della Natività di Maria Vergine, a Cipressa, e la chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate e il parco benessere Novaro a Costarainera.

India issues another note verbale to Pak

March 25, 2018

Some low-ranking leaders from a number of separatist outfits from Kashmir also attended the reception. Following the ugly harassment row over diplomats between India and Pakistan that has raged for the past few weeks, Mr Mahmood was on March 15 recalled to Islamabad for consultations.

N Chandrababu Naidu to sue Modi government on AP special status

March 25, 2018

TDP MLAs, including Chief Whip Palle Raghunatha Reddy, Whip K Ravi Kumar, Rama Naidu, T Sravan Kumar and M Sugana, said that though the State government, on its part, allocated prime lands and took up construction of the boundary wall, the Centre had failed to develop infrastructure and appointment of regular faculty.

European Union recalls envoy from Russian Federation over spy attack

March 25, 2018

The president of the European Council has used the prime minister's language about the Salisbury attack, accepting and agreeing with the British verdict that there is no other "plausible" explanation for what happened. from a lot of countries", Lithuania's President Dalia Grybauskaite said before joining the second and last day of the summit in Brussels. Rutte characterised this as a "measure" rather than a formal "sanction" against Moscow .

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