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Pope urges end to 'carnage' in Syria in Easter message

April 02, 2018

Almost every time a Francis interview has appeared on Repubblica's front page, the Vatican press office has insisted the pope's words were not necessarily accurate, without denying them outright. Pope reportedly said: "After death, the souls of people who repent are pardoned by God and join in his contemplation, but those who do not repent, and therefore can not be pardoned, disappear".

Clouds, sun and warm with changes looming — Monday Afternoon

April 02, 2018

Monday morning lows fall to the low 50s. Longmont should see highs in the 70s today then a brief drop in temperatures on Tuesday , according to the National Weather Service . Twenty-one of the last 26 days have been cooler than average. The rest of the week will be much cooler with highs in the 40's through the upcoming weekend.

New Caledonia to Hold Vote on Independence From France on November 4

April 02, 2018

After decades of campaigning by separatists seeking to break away from France , the New Caledonia congress, the local legislative authority, has agreed to hold the vote on 4 November. The French authorities approved the referendum for New Caledonia in November past year. In the last independence referendum, in 1987, 98 percent voted to stay with France, but the pro-independence movement had called for a boycott.

South African activist Winne Mandela dies at age 81

April 02, 2018

The news of her death filtered in on Monday afternoon. - 1991: Madikizela-Mandela is found guilty and fined for the kidnapping of four Soweto youths and the killing of one by her team of bodyguards known as the "Mandela United Football Club".

Sinclair Broadcast Group: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

April 02, 2018

Sinclair owns almost 200 local stations, and a video released by Deadspin over the weekend illustrated many of their anchors saying they were concerned about a "troubling trend of irresponsible, one-sided news stories plaguing our country".

MP Tendulkar donates his salary to PMs Relief Fund

April 02, 2018

Sachin's term as Parliament's member ended recently with other senior Parliament members tenure coming to an end too. Cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar donated his entire salary and perks he received as a Rajya Sabha member to the Prime Minister's Relief Fund, according to a communication from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) on Sunday, said media reports.

Israel and UN Reach Deal to Deport African Migrants to West

April 02, 2018

Speaking to reporters, Netanyahu said that many of those leaving the country will be moved to Canada, Italy and Germany. Outside Israel's parliament, Eritrean migrants wear chains to mimic slaves at a January protest against the government's policy to deport African asylum seekers from Israel.

Lt Col MS Dhoni among 43 conferred Padma Awards by President Kovind

April 02, 2018

He wore his official uniform of the Territorial Army for the ceremony. It has been seven years since the former Indian Cricket Team captain, MS Dhoni struck that sensational six to clinch the ICC World Cup for India . While Dhoni's achievements in cricket are well known, Advani is regarded as the best billiards/snooker player to have ever come out of India . On Sunday night, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh hosted a dinner and addressed the award recipients at an interactive ...

Suggestions before Buy or Sell action: Duke Realty Corporation (DRE)

April 02, 2018

BlackRock Inc. now owns 38,099,284 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock worth $1,036,682,000 after purchasing an additional 1,148,918 shares during the period. From the start of year 2017 to present date DRE reported slumped performance of -4.34%. Shareholders of record on Thursday, February 15th were paid a dividend of $0.20 per share.

S.Africa's Winnie Madikizela-Mandela died after long illness - family

April 02, 2018

Winnie Mandela developed a reputation as an uncompromising opponent of the then-predominant racial segregation system. Winnie Mandela was the first black First Lady of South Africa and was affectionally known as the " Mother of the Nation ".

Killed in Foiled Attack on Maiduguri

April 02, 2018

Residents of Maiduguri retreated to their homes Sunday night during hourslong battle marked by thunderous explosions and gunfire heard until the early hours of Monday. In February, when more than 100 schoolgirls were returned to Dapchi after being kidnapped by the jihadist group, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari said his government was offering amnesty to "repentant" jihadists.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis ordered Sridevi's state funeral, RTI reply

April 02, 2018

As per the reports, in the last six years, they have granted the state funeral to 41 people and the majority of them belongs to the prominent personalities in politics. BK Goyal, senior journalist Muzzaffar Hussain and others. Asked the reasons for filing the RTI query, the activist said that it was to clear the confusion created on who is entitled to a state funeral and who is authorized to permit it.

London's murder rate exceeds New York's for first time in recent history

April 02, 2018

Fifteen people were murdered in the United Kingdom capital in February and 23 in March compared to 14 and 21 respectively in NY, a city with a similar population size. The unnamed victim was attacked after he left a bar and died in Ellerton Road, Wandsworth in the early hours of this morning. That's compared to 14 in NY in February.

Amul Dairy MD resigns, board refutes corruption allegation

April 02, 2018

According to his resignation letter, Rathnam, 55, was keen on spending some time with his family living in Tamil Nadu and the US. "I have worked for Amul for 22 years, and want to do something for myself in the next 10-15 years", said Dr.

Tata Motors' sales rise 35% to 69440 units in March

April 02, 2018

The stock now has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $33.50. Tata Motors Limited designs, manufactures, and sells a range of automotive vehicles. TRADEMARK VIOLATION NOTICE: "Tata Motors ( TTM ) Given Daily Media Impact Score of 0.16" was posted by registrarjournal.com and is the property of of registrarjournal.com.

China imposes Dollars 3 billion tariffs on US

April 02, 2018

China's responses, meanwhile, are "legitimate measures ... to use the rules of the World Trade Organization and safeguard its interests", the statement said. "Even though China and the USA have not publicly said they are in a trade war , the sparks of such a war have already started to fly", the editorial said.

Malala Yousafzai ending first visit to Pakistan since shooting

April 02, 2018

The details of her itinerary in Pakistan were kept under wraps owing to security reasons. The trip comes two days after Malala, now a student at Oxford University in the United Kingdom, made her emotional return to Pakistan, where her unannounced visit has been met with widespread joy and pride.

Easter at Local Mission

April 02, 2018

According to Fisher, Sunday's menu included pineapple glazed ham, mashed potatoes, baked beans, dinner roll and a cookie. "This is the most volunteers we've ever had". Willetta Knepper (left) and Don Knepper volunteer for the 2nd year at the Tom Ahl Easter Dinner held at the Lima Civic Center on Easter Sunday. "There is no charge for this, this is a free dinner again something for the community", Chester Fisher the manager of the restaurant said.

Magic at Hawks — Postgame Report

April 02, 2018

The Hawks will get forward DeAndre Bembry, out since the All-Star Game with an abdominal injury, back for the game. "I work on that shot a lot". With its third straight loss, Orlando (22-54) moved closer to Atlanta (22-55) at the bottom of the East.

Poverty-stricken pupils forced to 'fill their pockets with food'

April 02, 2018

Howard Payne, from a primary school in Portsmouth, said he had made a decision to keep his school open during the recent snow period to ensure children did not miss their one hot meal of the day. It's the pallor you really notice. A report that the union published jointly with the Child Poverty Action Group paints a bleak picture of schools giving children food, washing their clothes and offering their families debt advice, and having to prioritise pupils' basic needs ahead of the school's ...

Woman dead after struck by motorcycle while walking in street, police say

April 02, 2018

The alleged assault took place at Beaumont Hospital in Dearborn on February 10. "In this particular case it is very obvious that this person was causing a ruckus, was causing a disturbance, he should have been the one placed under arrest until the police arrived", her attorneys told CBS News .

Hundreds Of Howard University Students Continue Dayslong Protest

April 02, 2018

Two students came out at around 12:45 p.m. on Saturday to say they're still in discussions with the board of trustees and will not leave the building until their demands are met. "As a result, some individuals received inappropriate refunds". Howard spokeswoman Alonda Thomas said in an email that "we are working with our outside experts to ensure every dollar is accounted for and the university will exercise all of our options to recoup the funds".

No-confidence Motion: Lok Sabha adjourned for tomorrow after AIADMK MPs protest

April 02, 2018

Party leader M Thambidurai said, "Stalin says AIADMK should bring a no-trust motion (on Cauvery issue)". "I am duty bound to place the no-confidence motion". "We have already filed the review petition in the Supreme Court", he said. The Congress and the BSP led the charge against the government, accusing it of being "anti-dalit", an apparent reference to the Supreme Court ruling on the Scheduled Castes and Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.

CHP: Deadly SUV cliff crash may have been intentional

April 02, 2018

Allman said there is no reason so far to think the crash was intentional but also mentioned there were no skid marks or signs the driver braked as the GMC Yukon crossed a flat, dirt pull-off area, about 75 feet wide, where motorists on the Pacific Coast Highway often walk their dogs.

Murder suspect shot, killed by police in Tampa

April 02, 2018

He led police on a chase for several minutes on I-275 and through Tampa streets. The woman followed Goosby outside, at which point police say Goosby started opening fire. The suspect, whose identity was not released, was described as a 35-year-old white male and was transported to Sarasota Memorial Hospital where he was treated.

Warm and breezy to start the week; strong storms possible Tuesday night

April 02, 2018

TUESDAY NIGHT - Thunderstorms erupt in West Tennessee and sweep through the entire area. A few storms are possible, but severe weather isn't a major concern. We get a quick blast of cold air with helping to push lows back into the mid 30s Wednesday night. Looking at timing for our storms, most models bring in the storms into the late afternoon and evening hours, with the start of the line of storms pushing into Eastern Arkansas around 5 p.m.

Rangasthalam crosses $2 million mark

April 02, 2018

In Chennai alone, Rangasthalam managed to collect Rs 70 lakh in the first three days, while Baaghi 2 is trailing behind with Rs 52 lakh in the Tamil Nadhu capital. Samantha played the female lead and Prakash Raj, Jagapathi Babu, Aadhi Pinisetty, Anasuya Bharadwaj played other pivotal roles in the movie. Featuring music by Devi Sri Prasad with lyrics penned by Chandrabose and cinematography by Rathnavelu the film has received rave reviews from critics and audience alike after its release ...

Kremlin says no preparations yet for possible Putin-Trump summit

April 02, 2018

There was no immediate comment from the White House. "If everything will be alright, I hope that the Americans will not back away from their own proposal to discuss the possibility of holding a summit", Ushakov said, according to state news agency RIA Novosti.

Protest turns to looting on the N3 highway

April 02, 2018

The SA Police service said public-order police (POP) had been deployed in the area and had cleared roads. The violent protests that closed the Mooi River toll plaza route on one of the busiest weekends of the year have been contained, police said on Monday.

'Affluenza teen' to be released from jail after drunken crash killed 4

April 02, 2018

Couch will be processed when his folder is pulled", he said in an email. Couch's case attracted global attention in 2013 after a psychologist testifying on his behalf said the teen suffered from something called affluenza. That sentence was seen as the maximum possible, given the various legal mechanisms of a case that spanned the juvenile and adult systems, legal officials said.

India's ICICI Bank shares tumble on probe reports, RBI fine

April 02, 2018

Reports have alleged quid pro quo between Videocon Group and the bank's CEO Chanda Kochhar as well as her family members with respect to extending a loan worth Rs 3,250 crore, an issue that has snowballed into a controversy even as the lender has come out in defence of Kochhar.

Triangle Capital Corp (NYSE:TCAP) Institutional Investor Sentiment

April 02, 2018

Ares Management LLC now owns 942,770 shares of the credit services provider's stock valued at $8,947,000 after acquiring an additional 487,910 shares during the period. Keefe Bruyette & Woods maintained the shares of TCAP in report on Sunday, October 22 with "Hold" rating. ValuEngine cut Triangle Capital from a strong-buy rating to a buy rating in a research note on Friday, February 2nd.

My health is deteriorating in Dubai, says Miguna Miguna

April 02, 2018

Lawyer Nelson Havi, however, says that Miguna was not deported from Dubai . He will undergo toxicology tests and treatment for the chemicals used to sedate and poison him. The impasse was precipitated by his refusal to sign immigration papers and have his Canadian passport stamped. Dr Miguna is reported to have left Dubai aboard an Air Canada plane Flight number AC 057 after producing his Canadian passport for travel, a document he had insisted had been stolen.

Former Guatemalan dictator Efraín Ríos Montt dies at 91

April 02, 2018

But Rios Montt succeeded in evading the verdict and a new trial was ordered to the utter dismay of those who wanted to see him punished for the crime. After returning home, he rejected his birth religion of Catholicism and became an evangelical Christian. On March 23, 1982, he took power in a bloodless coup, deposing Lucas Garcia.

A Boat Carrying 56 Rohingya Refugees Made a Stop in Southern Thailand

April 02, 2018

Almost 700,000 Rohingya Muslims have sought shelter in southern Bangladesh since Myanmar launched a brutal crackdown on insurgents in August that the United States and UN have called ethnic cleansing. Rights groups expect another surge in Rohingya boats reaching Southeast Asia, even if not at the levels of the past. Malaysia Maritime Enforcement Agency commander Nurulazme Zakariah told Channel NewsAsia that the authorities have stepped up patrols since Sunday (Apr 1) afternoon but there had ...

Baby girl dies after cardiac arrest at West Midland safari park

April 02, 2018

The baby girl had been airlifted to hospital but police later confirmed she had died. There were many families visiting the theme park on Sunday, as it was the Bank Holidays and Easter break, The Telegraph said. "Trained park staff immediately attended and provided care until emergency services arrived and took charge of the situation". The safari park, which holds over 165 species of exotic animal, has both drive-through and walk-through sections.

Halifax pastor 'violated,' shocked after church vandalized over Easter Sunday

April 02, 2018

Someone had spray-painted obscene words and drawings on the building, where Morris was expecting almost a thousand people to attend the service. "When you are the victim of a crime, you feel very personally violated". "But forgiveness is also predicated on justice and in that regard if the police can find who did it this, the person should be subject to the full force of the law".

Christie: Trump may go to jail due to 'hyperbolic' style

April 02, 2018

Chris Christie (R) on Sunday warned that President Trump's "hyperbolic" style could have consequences if he testifies for special counsel Robert Mueller's Russian Federation investigation. The head of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee said he is concerned that the position of special counsel hindered investigations, Politico reported .

Father and son found dead in Steinbach 'suspicious' say RCMP

April 02, 2018

The deaths are suspicious, said RCMP in a statement to media. Police say while the deaths are suspicious, they aren't searching for suspects related to the matter. No other information has been provided at this time and the Steinbach RCMP, Major Crimes Services and Forensic Identification Services continue to investigate.

VanEck Vectors Oil Services ETF (OIH) Rises 2.23% for April 1

April 02, 2018

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services Inc. BATS PICK opened at $34.87 on Friday. iShares Inc. has a one year low of $25.02 and a one year high of $37.91. The ETF is -6.47% of its 52-Week High and 2.01% of its low, and is now having ATR of 0.11.

One dead after police-involved shooting near Greenville

April 02, 2018

No officers were hurt during the incident. One person is dead after an officer-involved shooting in Pitt County early Sunday morning. Hayworth said an officer approached the man to discuss the situation, and the man shoved the officer. The stabbing victim was taken to Vidant Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. Greenville Police Department Deputy Chief Ted Sauls says a child was in the house with the victim but was not injured.

Muere Efraín Ríos Montt, ex dictador de Guatemala

April 02, 2018

Ríos Montt fue electo diputado del Congreso en las Elecciones generales de 1995, junto a su hija Zury Ríos . Nacido en Huehuetenango el 16 de junio de 1926 , Ríos Montt se crió en un entorno rural y en 1943, con tan solo 17 años, empezó la carrera de armas en el Fuerte de San Rafael de Matamoros para luego ingresar como cadete en la Escuela Politécnica, una prestigiosa academia militar con sede en San Juan Sacatepéquez , al norte de la capital.

Eight militants killed in separate encounters; in Kashmir

April 02, 2018

Latest reports said that eight militants and two civilians have been killed so far. "I appeal to the youths to not get lured by weapons". Two civilians also lost their life during the encounters. It was the largest one-day death toll of insurgents in recent years, the military said. The area is still in a state of siege and the operation is not over yet.

Citizenship question to be included on 2020 census

April 02, 2018

The census must count people in all communities, not just those whom any single administration favors. "A lot of census experts, including members of the Census Bureau, indicated that it was doing more to discourage people from answering the question than encouraging them".

Candidate who opposed same-sex marriage loses Costa Rica's presidential election

April 02, 2018

If there should be a tie in the run-off election, the oldest of the two candidates will be declared victor and president. But they represent very different brands of politics and personal style. All we know for certain there will be an Alvarado declared the victor. Fabricio Alvarado strongly opposed the ruling. We think this area needs more voices, reasoned analysis and ideas than just those provided by News Corp, lifestyle mags, Facebook groups and corporate newsletters.

African continent could split in two

April 02, 2018

These plates are called tectonic plates which move due to convection currents in the asthenosphere. The East African Rift system is an example of where this is now happening. The mantle plume is weakening the lithosphere. Evidence for the existence of this hotter-than-normal mantle plume has been found in geophysical data and is often referred to as the "African Superswell".

Governor quits over Russian mall fire

April 02, 2018

President Vladimir Putin said the incident had been caused by "criminal negligence" and that those responsible would be punished. Last Sunday's fire, one of the deadliest in Russian Federation since the break-up of the Soviet Union, swept through a cinema complex and children's play area on the upper floors of the Winter Cherry shopping centre in the regional capital.

Donald Trump may delay Seoul trade pact until North Korea resolved

April 02, 2018

Trump did appear optimistic about the North Korea talks, however, saying things are "moving along very nicely with North Korea". US tariffs on imports of goods from South Korea would remain the same as under the 2012 agreement, according to Krystal Tan, an economist at the research firm Capital Economics.

Saudi Arabia rejects reports of bin Salam's upcoming visit to Iraq

April 02, 2018

The representative of Iran's Foreign Ministry blasted Saudi Arabia's Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) after the 32-year-old threatened Tehran with a possible Saudi-Iran War in 10 to 15 years. The former Riyadh governor has protested his innocence and reportedly refused to pay for his freedom. Surprising his advisors, the USA president told cheering crowds at a rally in OH last week that he will soon pull United States forces out of Syria.

Why I can be called Emir of Yorubaland - Oluwo

April 02, 2018

The development has not gone down well with a lot of stakeholders in the region who have condemned the move. Speaking at the installation and turbarning ceremony of an Islamic scholar, Sheikh Yahquub Abdul-Baaqi Mohammed as first Waziri of Yoruba land, Oba Akanbi said he chose to now bear "Emir of Iwoland" because he wants to emulate the attitude of northern Emirs.

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