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An American Princess' Features Interviews With Her Family — Fox's 'Meghan Markle

April 12, 2018

While Harry and Meghan have become close to the couple (these photos of BFFs Harry and Michelle are proof! ), their guest list is being reserved for long-standing friends they have known for years. There had been some speculation that the Obamas might be invited due to the personal rapport between the former president and Harry, but it would have been diplomatically awkward to invite the Obamas and not the Trumps.

Russian Federation threatens to shoot down any U.S. missiles fired at Syria

April 12, 2018

Syria's government has denied accusations of using banned weapons such as chlorine or sarin throughout the country's civil war. That attack, which killed hundreds in the deadliest use of toxic gas, also took place in Eastern Ghouta , the suburb outside the Syrian capital where Douma is located.

State launches website to combat Child Support Evaders

April 12, 2018

The website now features 10 men and women who each owe child support in excess of $5,000. "Child support is a key component to a families' economic stability", said Governor Colyer. The new website features the names, photo, last known location, and amount owed. Officials say the initiative is created to help encourage non-custodial parents to play a bigger role in their children's life, both financially and emotionally.

Baby Born Four Years After Chinese Parents' Death in Road Crash

April 12, 2018

Parents Shen Jie and Liu Xi froze several embryos with the intent of having a child through in vitro fertilization (IVF) in 2013. The eggs were only allowed to be transferred from the Nanjing hospital if another hospital agreed to store them, but with surrogacy being against the law in China, finding an institution to facilitate proved hard.

Senate GOP leaders warn against firing Mueller, but won't protect him

April 12, 2018

But Senate GOP leaders were not budging from their position against taking preventive action, underscoring the downside they have long seen in being too confrontational against the leader of their party. McConnell did not elaborate on why he believed that. Asked why, he replied, "I think the consequences of doing so are some that not even the president can anticipate".

Homeland Security Adviser Tom Bossert Leaving White House

April 12, 2018

Bossert was hired as assistant to the president for homeland security and counter-terrorism in December 2016. Jacobs reported that Bolton unexpectedly asked for Bossert's resignation. H.R. McMaster, and is reportedly a close ally of the White House chief of staff, John Kelly. On Sunday, Mr Bossert defended Mr Trump's policy priorities in an interview with ABC News.

The gender pay gap in the public sector in North Somerset

April 12, 2018

It is the high number of women employed in the company as cabin crew, and the relatively small number of women employed as pilots, that accounts for the average male and female earnings being different, delivering the headline pay gap figure of 51.7 per cent.

Kuwait Airways halts Lebanon flights after missile warning

April 12, 2018

Kuwait Airways has announced that it has suspended flights to the Lebanese capital of Beirut because of security concerns. Europe's air traffic control agency said in a notification published on Tuesday afternoon that air-to-ground and cruise missiles could be used over the following 72 hours and there was a possibility of intermittent disruption to radio navigation equipment, according to Reuters.

Poroshenko congratulates incumbent President of Azerbaijan on re-election

April 12, 2018

According to the 2016 amendments to the country's constitution, the president of Azerbaijan is elected for a 7-year term. Leading opposition parties boycotted the race, leaving seven token challengers. In 2016, the younger Aliyev received criticism from US officials when he changed the Azerbaijani Constitution to extend presidential term limts from five years to seven years.

OAU to deal with lecturer alleged of demanding sex from student

April 12, 2018

NAIJ.com gathered that Akindele, a Professor of Management and Accounting, is also a minister in the church. All efforts to reach him via his personal telephone number have been abortive. "Good Morning. I didn't want to react to the piece you posted on the OAU case because of notifications after I do so. I have had a few chats with people who finished from that department and they said everyone knows about him".

BIEAP Intermediate 2nd Year Inter Exam Result 2018 Today At Bieap

April 12, 2018

The results are expected to be released around 11 AM. This year, over 10 lakh students appeared for the Intermediate examinations with 5.3 lakh in Inter 1st year and 5 lakh in Inter 2nd year. Third Step: Enter your Roll number and other required details and Click on Submit. Your result will be displayed on the screen. The results will also be available on several results portal.

Kathua rape victim's lawyer threatened by Jammu Bar Association President

April 12, 2018

Lawyers in Jammu today struck work in support of the accused. On January 12, the investigators said that Vishal, another accused in the case, reached Rassana after which he raped the girl along with five others, besides helping in disposing of the body on January 17 after she was killed.

Justice Chelameswar refuses to hear plea on assigning cases

April 12, 2018

Chelameswar asked CJI Dipak Misra to consider convening a full court to take up the issue. "You know my difficulty, you understand my problem", replied Justice Chelameswar . The decision of allocation of cases should be done, not unilaterally by the CJI, but collectively by the collegium. The petition was not being accepted by the court's registry, the lawyer told the second most senior Supreme Court judge.

Syrian troops on alert amid fear of United States strike after 'chemical attack'

April 12, 2018

The ministry said Syria is keen to cooperate with the OPCW "to reveal the truth behind the allegations, which are prompted by some Western powers to justify their aggressive intentions to serve their political goals", the ministry said. Russian Federation joined the Syrian civil war to fight alongside Syrian President Bashar Assad in 2015. Meanwhile, the Syrian government has put its forces on "high alert" amid the looming threat of a U.S.

OPCW to inspect attack site in Syria

April 12, 2018

Boris Johnson tweeted that Russia's veto was "hugely disappointing". The tweet came after the Russian ambassador to Lebanon said in an interview on Tuesday with Hezbollah-owned al-Manar TV that "if there is a United States missile attack, we - in line with both Putin and Russia's chief of staff's remarks - will shoot down USA rockets and even the sources that launched the missiles".

Ahern urges Ireland to play hard ball in Brexit talks

April 12, 2018

Former Taoiseach and Fianna Fáil TD, Bertie Ahern's name has been all over Social Media on Tuesday morning. A British newspaper has slammed Bertie Ahern for his proposed approach to Brexit negotiations referring to him as the 'former leader of Northern Ireland '.

Imran Khan to seek army chief's help to address 'Pashtun grievances'

April 12, 2018

Imran Khan said every year Rs 100 billion would be spent on the development of FATA. He said the people of Fata will have an equal say in the decisions, will be given equal rights and seats in the provincial assembly. In response to a question, he said that former prime minister Nawaz Sharif indebted the nation by taking unprecedented loans, and has no moral authority to question loans taken by KP government.

Syria, Russia Blame Israel for Deadly Attack on Assad Base

April 12, 2018

USA officials to say they were weighing options to strike Syrian government targets and the Syria's state news agency initially blamed Monday's strike on the United States. The UN's chemical weapons watchdog said it had "made a preliminary analysis of the reports of the alleged use of chemical weapons immediately after they were issued".

Taliban Attack Afghan District Compound, Kill 18

April 12, 2018

Up to 12 people including the district governor of Khawja Omari district of eastern Afghanistan's Ghazni province were killed as the Taliban militants attacked the district headquarters early Thursday, a local official Ramazan Ali Mohsini said.

La. House panel kills bill eliminating death penalty

April 12, 2018

Egypt executed 35 people a year ago, and with 402 people sentenced to death compared to at least 237 in 2016 , it handed down the majority of death sentences in the region. Among the countries cited were Iran , Pakistan , Belarus, Iraq , and China . "Strong leaders execute justice , not people ". "Despite strides towards abolishing this abhorrent punishment, there are still a few leaders who would resort to the death penalty as a "quick-fix" rather than tackling problems at ...

Donald Trump cancels South America trip because of Syria crisis

April 12, 2018

Mr. Trump has promised a "forceful" response in Syria. On Tuesday evening, NY time, Russian Federation and the U.S. tangled at the UN Security Council over Syria as they blocked attempts by each other to set up global investigations into the chemical attacks in the war-ravaged country.

Marcelo: Real Madrid weren't going to bow out like Barcelona

April 12, 2018

Benatia controversially likened the penalty decision to being "raped". Reports have also claimed that there was a bust-up in the tunnel after the match as upset Juventus players confronted referee Oliver and some of Madrid's players, who were celebrating.

Dead baby found in suitcase next to New Jersey train tracks

April 12, 2018

An autopsy will determine the cause of death. Detectives were also carefully picking through a nearby city garbage can. Police say all of the surrounding buildings have surveillance cameras, as do the pedestrian walkway and the rail line itself.

Shah to protest Congress' 'divisive politics' in Karnataka

April 12, 2018

They didn't let Parliament work for a single day. President Amit Shah met the leaders of the Suhaildev Bahujan Samaj Party (SBSP) and Apna Dal-S here on Wednesday and heard them out, a party leader said . Law minister Ravi Shankar Prasad will observe the fast in Patna. Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will observe the fast in Chennai while Union Minister Thawarchand Gehlot will be in Indore at the time of the protest.

Five including 3 women wounded in Indian fire at LoC

April 12, 2018

Five people including three women received injuries in the overnight attack. The shelling destroyed a house and killed several domestic animals. Heavy shelling started in Battal sector of Hajira district at about 4:30 pm where 10 persons were wounded in different villages, according to Raja Tahir Mumtaz, deputy commissioner of Poonch district.

Trump negatively assessed the state of relations with Russian Federation

April 12, 2018

Russia would "retaliate against missile and launch systems" to defend hundreds of Russian advisers deployed in Syria as part of the Kremlin's support for President Assad's regime. "You shouldn't be partners with a Gas Killing Animal who kills his people and enjoys it!" On Tuesday she chaired a meeting of the National Security Council, and spoke with U.S.

Accused school shooter appears in court

April 12, 2018

The hearing was held to address whether or not Cruz has money to hire a personal lawyer. "Whatever money that he is entitled to, he does not want that money", said public defender Melissa McNeill. The Broward County Public Defender's office urged a judge Wednesday to classify Cruz as indigent despite evidence he could have access to $30,000 or more.

Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. (CRZO) Surged to $17.45 on April, 11

April 12, 2018

It has underperformed by 19.30% the S&P500. Since February 6, 2018, it had 2 insider buys, and 0 insider sales for $299,691 activity. Brandes Investment Partners Lp increased Arrow Electrs Inc (NYSE:ARW) stake by 8,697 shares to 28,292 valued at $2.28 million in 2017Q4.

Japan, S.Korea agree to maintain pressure

April 12, 2018

She continued, "However, at the current stage, aside from the three general agenda items of denuclearization, establishment of peace and advancing of inter-Korean relations, we do not know what kind of detailed agenda will be put on the table at the summit".

Trump Signs Bill to Combat Online Sex Trafficking

April 12, 2018

President", said Schuette. Local law enforcement agents also applaud the new law. The Senate approved the legislation March 21. Sens. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, and Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, spearheaded the bill's efforts in the Senate.

$2.80 Million in Sales Expected for Flexion Therapeutics Inc (FLXN) This Quarter

April 12, 2018

It has outperformed by 23.00% the S&P500. Monashee Investment Management LLC bought a new stake in Flexion Therapeutics during the second quarter valued at approximately $524,000. After $-1.38 actual EPS reported by Flexion Therapeutics , Inc. for the previous quarter, Wall Street now forecasts -10.14% EPS growth. Oz Management Ltd Partnership holds 18,500 shs.

Trump Vows 'Major Decision'; Putin Warns Against 'Provocation'

April 12, 2018

That's according to a former senior aide to Vladimir Putin , who has told Yahoo Finance UK that threats from Moscow of a "backlash" against the U.S. "Both the president and the defence ministry, citing intelligence sources, have spoken about such a provocation being prepared", Peskov said. A Kremlin spokesman has said claims of a chemical weapons attack were fabricated.

PM Modi flags off 3 rail projects in Bihar

April 12, 2018

The PM visit is a part of the concluding celebration of Champaran Satyagraha centenary launched by the Bihar Government in April past year. Through this event, Govt intends to inspire the countrymen to take the oath of cleanliness, like the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi from Champaran.

Theresa May 'orders submarines to Syria as Britain prepares to strike'

April 12, 2018

More than 350,000 people have been killed in Syria's conflict since it started in 2011 with the brutal repression of anti-government protests. "They have threatened us a thousand times". Despite the president's rhetoric, it's still not exactly clear what Trump's next move will be, but after reports of a retaliatory strike from US ally Israel on Syria surfaced this week, the prospect of American military involvement began to grow with each presidential tweet .

Latest turn in porn star's case against Trump? Reward

April 12, 2018

It'd be a shame if something happened to her mom". "It could've only come from one of three places", Avenatti said. "We think it's pretty clear where it came from". File Photo: An FBI agent exits her auto after arriving at the scene of an explosion on Galindo Street in Austin, Texas, U.S., March 12, 2018. Last month, Daniels sued Trump and Essential Consultants, a limited-liability company that Cohen set up in October 2016 to use as a vehicle for the payment, to free herself from the ...

MI Supreme Court Hears Arguments On School Gun Policies

April 12, 2018

Both school districts say it should be up to them to restrict people from bringing a gun onto school grounds, but here's the catch... Gun rights groups say schools are skirting the intent of the law. Democratic Justice Bridget McCormack asked whether school policies are the same as local ordinances. We'll keep you updated you when a ruling is handed down.

What's stopping Trump from declaring war?

April 12, 2018

The Syrian government and its ally Russian Federation have denied that such an attack ever happened. But for many observers, the chemical weapons pretext is just a front behind which the US aims at targeting Russia's interests in Syria , particularly after the Syrian-Iranian-Russian alliance has nearly won the war in Syria, while the USA side has been largely marginalized.

Anti-govt. forces leaving eastern Ghouta

April 12, 2018

Relief groups say many people had difficulty breathing after an attack on Saturday. The poison gas attack, blamed on the Syrian regime-who Russian Federation backs in the ongoing civil war in the country-sparked an aggressive response from the United States, the United Kingdom, and France who are all opposed to President Bashar al-Assad and Moscow's support for him.

European Union airlines adjust after Syria missile strike warning

April 12, 2018

Both Trump and his defence secretary Jim Mattis abruptly cancelled upcoming travel plans Tuesday, as the USS Donald Cook - a guided-missile destroyer - moved to within striking range of Syria. "People say Trump is insane and he would like to carry out his threats", the woman said. A similar assessment regarding Syria's actions was delivered by the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a Britain-based war monitor, which said pro-Syrian government forces were emptying main airports and military ...

Slain Gaza reporter was Hamas militant

April 12, 2018

Tamer Abu Daqqa, 28, said he recognised himself in the video, which was filmed on December 22 in southern Gaza, particularly due to the red jacket he was wearing. "Seriously do you know what they were doing three minutes before, two minutes before?" he said on Israel Army Radio Tuesday morning. Israeli right-wing ministers have defended the actions of the soldiers in the video in which rejoicing can also be heard after the shooting.

Yassmin Abdel-Magied claims she has been deported from US

April 12, 2018

We're taking off now. "Always be vigilant, yo", she tweeted. The post was deleted from her Facebook page a few hours later, with Ms Abdel-Magied apologising and acknowledging "that the timing and nature of the post was disrespectful'". She has been an prominent advocate for Muslim women, but attracted controversy in Australia over an Anzac Day tweet juxtaposing attitudes towards the Anzac legend with Australian and worldwide policies towards refugees.

White House: Syria strike decision not yet made

April 12, 2018

Moscow's threat to down USA missiles came from its ambassador to Lebanon, Alexander Zasypkin, who said it was based on previous statements by President Vladimir Putin and the Russian armed forces chief of staff. Recently, Trump praised Putin for his re-election and even invited him to the White House. The tweet drew a quick response from Russia's Foreign Ministry.

Xi Jinping to visit PH in November

April 12, 2018

Duterte's visit to China also yielded $9.5 billion in worth of investment deals with Chinese firms, Roque said. There was also an exchange of letters on the third phase of the technical cooperation project for the Filipino-Sino Center for Agricultural Technology, broadcasting equipment for the Presidential Communications Operations Office, and the pre-feasibility study of the proposed Davao City expressway.

Bootleg liquor kills 60 in Indonesia

April 12, 2018

More than 50 people have died in little more than a week after drinking bootleg liquor in western Indonesia, including in Jakarta , officials said Monday. In total, almost 40 people were admitted with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath and unconsciousness, and several are still being treated, Sumpena said.

Trump Judicial Nominee Refuses To Say If She Agrees With Desegregated Schools

April 12, 2018

A Trump-nominated judge who omitted a number of anti-abortion speeches from her Senate questionnaire had a lot to answer for when she sat before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday morning. Kamala Harris (D-CA) and Sen. "Do you believe that Brown v. Board of Education was correctly decided?" Sen. Harris asked, referencing again the views of Dr.

Argentinian Cops Blame Mice For Half A Ton Of Missing Cannabis

April 12, 2018

The missing stash was then noticed by his successor, commissioner Emilio Portero, who informed internal affairs. A Chenango County man is facing a number of charges after New York State Police say they removed a large amount of marijuana from his home on Hogsback Road in the Town of Greene following a surprise discovery.

Crash closes eastbound Hwy. 401 collector lanes in Pickering

April 12, 2018

The vehicle rolled over and the driver was pronounced dead at the scene. A second person was taken to hospital with minor injuries. According to Schmidt, three vehicles were heading eastbound when one auto side-swiped another vehicle and crashed into the MTO truck.

Gov. Brown responds to request for help along the border

April 12, 2018

Greg Abbott told San Antonio radio station KTSA that he would add about 300 troops a week until the total number reaches at least 1,000 troops. The governor stressed in his statement that the troops will not be used to "round up women and children or detain people escaping violence and seeking a better life".

Mueller Protection Bill Gains Steam in Senate After Trump Attacks

April 12, 2018

What to expect from Mulvaney hearing on CFPB GOP senators push back on calls to investigate Pruitt MORE (R-S.D.) lashed out on Wednesday over the Federal Bureau of Investigation raid on President Trump's personal lawyer, calling it an example of investigators trying to "irritate" the president.

Pedestrian struck at vigil for previous hit-and-run in LA

April 12, 2018

Wednesday, hitting and injuring one man, Im said. A photo of the scene tweeted by Los Angeles Police Capt. Jonathan Tom showed a white bike in the street with its handlebars and back wheel missing. They say that the crowd crushed a responding police vehicle's window. No officers were hurt. Im speaking researchers are trying to find suspects in both crashes.

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