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Bihar legislative council polls: Congress names Prem Chandra Mishra as candidate

April 16, 2018

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, Rameshwar Mahto and Khalid Anwar filed their papers as JD (U) nominees for the council polls. The last date of filing of nomination papers for the election is April 16. From Bihar, the party's list of candidates comprises of Mangal Pandey and Sanjay Paswan, who are MoS in the Nitish Kumar government, along with Sushil Kumar Modi, the incumbent Deputy Chief Minister.

Missing Army man joins Hizbul Mujahideen, says J&K police

April 16, 2018

The sources in Police told Mirror, "Idrees Mir had gone missing from Shopian , along with other two locals youth". The jawan- named Idrees Mir was posted in the Army's Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry (JAKLI). There is also no clarity on whether he had travelled to Kashmir on leave or had run away. Although an inquiry is being conducted, the police believe the soldier was unhappy with his next posting in Jharkhand , which could be one of the reasons behind quitting the armed forces.

Batshuayi's World Cup participation in doubt

April 16, 2018

A commitment for the Belgium national team at the World Cup in Russian Federation is still in the range of possibility. There are even suggestions that it could be a broken ankle, which would most definitely rule Michy out for the rest of the season as well as the World Cup this summer.

EO ending 'endo' signed on May 1?

April 16, 2018

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque expressed confidence that the executive order (EO) on contractualization being finalized by Malacañang will take the position of labor groups. The Department of Labor and Employment hosted months of consultations with stakeholders and released initial guidelines in March a year ago. Heads of different labor groups demand an end to contractualization.

Pedestrian killed in a hit-and-run north of downtown Edmonton

April 16, 2018

Just before 11 p.m., a female was struck by a pickup truck at 113th Street and Kingsway Avenue while crossing the road in a marked crosswalk, said police in a news release. Meanwhile, police tracked the driver to the area of 108 Street, north of 107 Avenue, where he was arrested. Eastbound lanes of Kingsway Avenue, between 113 Street and 109 Street, were closed overnight while the Major Collision Investigation Unit investigated.

Desi Linden wins Boston Marathon, 1st US woman since '85

April 16, 2018

The temperature was in the mid-30s in Boston, with wind gusts up to 32 miles per hour. Desiree Linden, the MI resident known as one of the world's elite distance runners, has won the women's division of the Boston Marathon. The last American woman to win Boston was Lisa Larsen Weidenbach in 1985. Galen Rupp , a two-time Olympic medalist who finished second in Boston a year ago, appeared to drop out after the 18-mile mark.

Snowfall warning issued for Grande Prairie region

April 16, 2018

The snow will taper off Tuesday morning as the low moves out of the area. With visibility greatly reduced in heavy snow, Environment Canada warns that rapidly accumulating snow could make travel and road conditions hard over some locations.

Dembele: I won't leave Barcelona after just one season

April 16, 2018

Dembele, 20, made a move to Barcelona from Borussia Dortmund in August previous year for a reported €105million. Despite his slow start at Camp Nou, the France global remains determined to establish himself as a regular starter. It looks like Andres Iniesta's illustrious career at Barcelona is drawing to a close, with reports that the 33-year-old is set to announce his departure from the club after their Copa Del Rey final against Sevilla on Saturday.

Philadelphia commissioner defends officers who arrested 2 blacks at Starbucks

April 16, 2018

Shocking video has emerged of a police officer being body slammed by a man in Surfers Paradise. Link said the man denied shooting anything. He said officers were told that the men had come in and asked to use the restroom but were denied because they hadn't bought anything, as he said is company policy.

Unemployment rate falls to 3.3% in February

April 16, 2018

The male unemployment rate was 9.6 percent, down 2.3 percentage points, and the female unemployment rate was 13.4 percent, down 2 percentage points, the TÜİK said. Turkey's employment agency plans to enable 1.25mn people to become employed over the course of 2018, Labour and Social Security Minister Julide Sarieroglu said last month.

Barbara Bush in 'failing health

April 16, 2018

Bush. She has always been considered the rock at the center of one of America's most prominent political families, as the wife of a president, the mother of another, George W. She died in October 1953. McIngvale, recognized for his charity work particularly after Hurricane Harvey, called Barbara Bush a force for good. She's been an inspiration for my family.

Earnings Forecast of Pretium Resources Inc. (PVG)

April 16, 2018

This is the price at which the trader or investor wants to exit his existing position so he can realize the most reward. CIBC cut shares of Pretium Resources from an outperform rating to a neutral rating and decreased their target price for the stock from C$18.00 to C$14.50 in a research report on Thursday, January 25th.

Parents advised of primary school places

April 16, 2018

What are the alternatives to sugar and are they any good for us? The classes in primary school are smaller than those at secondary so getting your first choice can be tougher. The bench also said that no one shall be removed or made to pay fees by changing their category and listed the matter for further hearing on May 22.

Turkey: We Differ From Iran, Russia, US on Syria and Middle East

April 16, 2018

The two countries are also at odds over Washington's support for a Kurdish militia in northern Syria that Turkey considers a terrorist organisation. "Turkey's Syria policy isn't to stand with or against any country". According to data of Russia's Defense Ministry, the missile strike against Syria's military and civilian infrastructures was carried out by U.S. warplanes and naval ships in cooperation with the British and French air forces between 03:42 and 05:10 Moscow time on Saturday.

North Atlantic Treaty Organisation backs Turkey's 'transparency' on Syria operation

April 16, 2018

North Atlantic Treaty Organisation welcomes Turkey's "transparency" in its ongoing counter-terrorist Operation Olive Branch in Afrin, Syria, the alliance's chief said on Monday. Stoltenberg said the strikes by the United States, France and Britain were a "clear message" to the head of the regime, Bashar Assad, to Russian Federation and Iran that the use of chemical weapons is not acceptable and that the allies would not stand by and watch.

UAE To Wind Up Somalia Military Training Program

April 16, 2018

The Somali foreign ministry said it has received a satisfactory response regarding the money seized on April 8 at Mogadishu airport. A Somali security ministry statement at the time said the bags were full of undeclared United States dollars and an investigation is under way.

White House: Trump still wants early Syria pullout

April 16, 2018

She said the USA is determined to completely crush the Islamic State militant group and create the conditions that will prevent its return. The statement issuing World War III warning appeared on Russian state media after the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) rejected a resolution by Russia calling for condemnation of "aggression" by the United States, United Kingdom and France against Syria.

LHC slaps temporarily ban airing contemptuous speeches of Nawaz, Maryam and others

April 16, 2018

The Avenfield properties reference is among three cases filed against Nawaz and his family by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) past year on the Supreme Court's directives, which also disqualified Nawaz Sharif as premier and party head.

Israel destroys 'longest and deepest' Gaza tunnel

April 16, 2018

The passage close Nahal Oz was noted to be connected to a network of tunnels from the Gaza Strip. Isreal's military said the tunnel was "kilometers" long, but the exact length and depth was not immediately clear. "The [Israeli Defense Forces] doesn't seek an escalation. We are protecting our boundaries", Conricus informed The Times of all Israel. "We will not tolerate or allow Hamas to turn the border area into an active combat zone".

IPL 2018: Man arrested for molesting woman during IPL match in Mumbai

April 16, 2018

After the woman raised an alarm, the police nabbed the culprit and later arrested him. Saturday's incident is among the many molestation incidents to have been reported during the IPL. The police added that the victim had denied water from the Satnam, but the latter forced the woman to drink the water. She quickly narrated the incident and pointed towards the man who was trying to escape.

The Paul Ryan legacy that matters the most

April 16, 2018

The Trumpian revolution, which Ryan had long resisted, appeared to have claimed another victory, dispatching another occasional critic and reaffirming the president's growing hold on a shrinking electoral coalition. But the congressman said it's unlikely that he'd serve in Trump's Cabinet or at the White House. The protests Ryan offered rarely had an impact. Lamb won in part by hammering Ryan and the GOP majority as a threat to Social Security and Medicare.

Number Ten refuses talks with Caribbean officials on Windrush generation

April 16, 2018

Many have never applied for a passport in their own name or had their immigration status formalised, as they regarded themselves as British. Tens of thousands who arrived as children from the Caribbean are said to have been "treated like criminals".

Bruce McArthur charged with 8th count of murder

April 16, 2018

Investigators did not release the man's name last week, because they still had not been able to notify his next of kin. Kanagaratnam arrived in Canada in 2010 from Sri Lanka. The 66-year-old landscaper is now facing seven first-degree murder charges for allegedly killing Andrew Kinsman, 49; Selim Esen, 44; Majeed Kayhan, 59; Soroush Mahmudi, 50; Dean Lisowick, 47; Skandaraj "Skanda" Navaratnam, 40, and Abdulbasir Faizi, 42.

China's Weibo to ban gay, violent content from microblogging platform

April 16, 2018

Weibo, often referred to as " China's Twitter", issued new guidelines last Friday saying that it would begin deleting all gay-themed cartoons and videos, along with violent and pornographic material. Image copyright Pu Chunmei Image caption Ms Pu posted this picture with the caption: "Be yourself, don't hide". The article said that being gay or bisexual was "not a disease", but it added that gay people needed to "take on their own social responsibilities while advocating their rights".

Several inmates killed at SC prison after hours of fighting

April 16, 2018

The South Carolina Corrections Department tweeted that State Law Enforcement Division agents responded just before midnight Sunday to "an ongoing situation" at Lee Correctional Institution. Few details were offered about what had actually happened inside the facility, which is maximum security and houses around 1,600 inmates, according to Department of Corrections records.

Taliban attack killed 10 police in western Herat

April 16, 2018

Officials say the Afghan Taliban fighters attacked security forces right after a roadside bomb attack in Herat's Shindand district, wounding many and escaping with their weapons. The district governor, Shukrullah Shaker, said a roadside mine and a rocket hit a vehicle carrying police reinforcements sent to the scene, killing the police commander.

Final orbit raising operations of IRNSS-1I successful

April 16, 2018

It was the 43rd flight of ISRO's workhorse launcher Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle . "The satellite is in good health". The fourth and the final orbit raising operation of IRNSS-1I was planned at around 2120 hrs on Sunday. The third orbit-raising operation of IRNSS-1I was carried out on Saturday night to achieve a perigee (closest distance to earth) height of 31,426 Km and apogee (farthest distance from earth) height of 35,739 Km, while the second orbit-raising manoeuvre of IRNSS-1I was ...

Mizzou basketball lands transfer G Mark Smith from IL

April 16, 2018

He explained that he "didn't fit the system" at IL, where he averaged 5.8 points, 1.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 0.6 steals. According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Yvonne Smith, Mark's mother, said the choice to play for Coach Cuonzo Martin was a "no-brainer".

Stabbing at Binghamton University

April 16, 2018

The stabbing occurred on campus in Windham Hall around 10:30 p.m. on Sunday night, WBNG-TV reported. Further information about the deceased will be provided after his family has been notified. Several people have been interviewed overnight by investigators from multiple agencies, university officials said. The university did not say if the suspect was also a student.

4 injured in Punjab clash

April 16, 2018

The chief minister, who is personally monitoring the situation after the incident, has ordered suspension of mobile Internet services in Kapurthala, SBS Nagar, Jalandhar and Hoshiarpur districts to check rumour-mongering on social media. Punjab Shiv Sena vice president Rajesh Palta was also allegedly thrashed by members of the opposite group, they said. As per the police, firing was witnessed in the area and stones were also hurled.

EnLink Midstream Partners (NYSE:ENLK) Given Equal Weight Rating at Morgan Stanley

April 16, 2018

Two analysts have made estimates for EnLink Midstream's earnings. Clearbridge Investments LLC raised its holdings in EnLink Midstream Partners by 4.8% during the 4th quarter. Northern Trust Corp grew its position in EnLink Midstream Partners by 2.3% during the 2nd quarter. Atlantic Trust Group LLC now owns 436,061 shares of the oil and gas producer's stock worth $7,308,000 after acquiring an additional 9,108 shares in the last quarter.

IHH Healthcare fails to take over India's Fortis Healthcare

April 16, 2018

IHH Healthcare Bhd's offer to take over India-based Fortis Healthcare Ltd has been rejected. Indian rival Manipal Health Enterprises Pvt Ltd had last month offered to buy the hospital business of Fortis, which is under investigation over financial fraud.

Police make several arrests Saturday for assault

April 16, 2018

Several young people were arrested Saturday following separate reported cases of assault at a pair of foster homes and a shopping mall. "The accused is on the run and his family members have been detained". She was released and is scheduled to appear in court in May. A McComb man wanted in connection with an alleged sexual assault was arrested early Friday in Summit.

Tax Day 2018: When is Tax Day 2018? Check Every Single Detail

April 16, 2018

Yes! If you file for an extension, your return is due October 15. Luckily, these days you have the option of filing your taxes by sitting at your computer and without the hassle of leaving your house. It should. Because a year ago a similar delay occurred thanks to the holiday, which is observed in D.C. but is not an official work holiday in most places.

Leaked audio tape affirms 'jungle raj' in Uttar Pradesh

April 16, 2018

The police officer tells him that the current government under the BJP is stricter against criminals than the previous Samajwadi Party and Bahujan Samaj Party governments and that he would have to "change with the times". "We are the biggest criminals", the voice adds, laughing. "They are targetting people on the basis of caste and religion, not crime", Mr. Saajan said.

Paul Ryan and the Exodus of Republicans From Congress

April 16, 2018

House Speaker Paul Ryan announced that he was not interested in seeking re-election. As Speaker of the House, Paul Ryan has refused to allow a vote on the Clean Dream Act, and just passed a disgraceful tax bill that further concentrates wealth at the top.

IMD forecasts a normal monsoon in 2018

April 16, 2018

This is the third consecutive year when the IMD predicted normal monsoon rains for the country. The monsoon seasonal rainfall is likely to be 97 per cent of the Long Period Average (LPA). The IMD bases it's optimism on an assessment that an El Nino, associated with a weak monsoon is unlikely. A figure between 96 to 104 percent is considered normal monsson.

Teen's suffocation death in school parking lot sparks investigation into 911 response

April 16, 2018

The second 911 call the 16-year-old made was even more distressing. "That's all. Nothing will change", she wrote. "I'm in desperate need of help! ". He told the operator Plush was "turned over in the seat and stuck there". At around 10 p.m., a family member discovered Kyle's lifeless body inside the van.

7 inmates killed, 17 others injured in SC prison brawl

April 16, 2018

Lee County Fire/Rescue said ambulances from at least seven jurisdictions lined up outside the prison to tend to the wounded. Earlier, state police were called to attend an "ongoing situation" at the the prison. Lee County Fire and Rescue said in a Facebook post Monday morning that it assisted with the incident at Lee Correctional Institution. Two officers were stabbed in a 2015 fight by two inmates that left one of them dead.

United Nations agrees to halve shipping emissions by 2050

April 16, 2018

The IMO strategy includes a target of cutting carbon dioxide emissions in shipping by 50% before 2050, and also suggests that wider steps be taken to facilitate the complete decarbonisation of shipping as a long term goal. "It is now crucial that effective reduction measures are swiftly adopted and put in place before 2023". "We will work with fellow member states to ensure the shipping industry makes the transition to zero emissions ships as quickly as possible", she said.

Amethi: Pregnant woman gang-raped by taxi driver and 3 others

April 16, 2018

On March 30, Tiwari said, the woman went out with the man and was with him till 11.30pm. The victim, Pilar (not her true name), 17, of Barangay Tetuan, averred to the police that she was abducted by an unidentified woman with undetermined number of accomplices at around 5:00in the afternoon of Saturday.

UN Security Council Refuses to Condemn US Attack on Syria

April 16, 2018

Assad told a group of visiting Russian lawmakers that the Western missile strikes were an act of aggression, Russian news agencies reported . They have been tasked with investigating the site of the alleged April 7 chemical attack in the town of Douma, in the formerly rebel-held enclave of Eastern Ghouta, which Western powers said involved chlorine and sarin, and killed dozens.

Three displaced in Sun Prairie apartment fire Saturday, fire officials say

April 16, 2018

No firefighters were injured. The fire was placed under control about an hour later but all the units were deemed uninhabitable. Multiple Fire Departments from the surrounding towns were called to assist with the large fire. 8 units were heavily damaged by the fire, while 12 more units had water damage. The FDNY spokesman said the cause of the fire is under investigation.

Woman in her 30s stabbed to death in Brixton

April 16, 2018

She was pronounced dead at the scene despite the efforts of emergency services. A female, believed to be aged in her 30s, was found suffering from stab wounds. on April 11, 46-year-old Spring Hill resident Jamie Dawn Patterson was walking east across USA 19, . Both women were taken to hospitals with non-life threatening injuries.According to the Pinellas County Sheri.

Suspect killed in Saturday's second officer-involved shooting

April 16, 2018

He then began driving the auto in a direction toward police and his landlord. After speaking with the officers, Andrade showed a gun and started shooting at them, the Phoenix PD spokesperson said. "The officers returned fire". There was a second volley of gunfire as the suspect presented a weapon a second time. Officers determined the suspect was not moving.

Armenian opposition begins civil disobedience demonstration: roads shut down in Yerevan

April 16, 2018

Also, Pashinyan said volunteers-pedestrians, protest auto rally participants, and cyclists-will be signed up because active actions will begin on Monday, news.am reports. The country's new figurehead president, Armen Sarkisian, was sworn in last week but his powers will be weaker under a new parliamentary system of government.

Four elephants hit by goods train in Odisha, die in spot

April 16, 2018

Kumar. Forest officials rushed to the spot on receiving the information about the incident. He demanded that responsibility should be fixed on both forest and railway authorities. The elephants died on the spot and the engine was damaged. Forest officials said they had asked railway authorities to ensure the trains reduce their speed at the railway crossing near Bagdihi railway station, The Hindu reported.

UP Board Result 2018 date

April 16, 2018

The results once declared would be available on www.upresults.nic.in . Once the result is declared, a link will appear- UP Board Result 2018 Class 10 Result 2018 or UP Board Result 2018 Class 12 Result 2018. Sharma added that the high volume of absentees was due to the strict measures undertaken by the state government to prevent cheating. This year, the class 10 exams were conducted from February 6 to February 22, while the class 12 exams were held from February 6 to March 10.

UPJEEP 2018 Admit Card: How To Download; Exam On April 22

April 16, 2018

The Entrance Examination for JEECUP 2018 will be conducted on April 22nd, 2018, in two slots. The students are recommended to keep visiting the website as the board is expected to release NEET 2018 Admit Card soon. The board will conduct the NEET in the month of May 2018. Visit the official website or the direct link provided below. It has been announced by the officials that "All the candidates who have submitted the online application and paid the examination fee till the last date ...

Baisakhi celebrations from today to add colour to Hyderabad

April 16, 2018

Jaswant Singh Sohanpal, of the Guru Nanak Gurdwara temple in Huddersfield, said: "The goal of nagar kirtan is to take the message of God to the doorsteps of the community". President of Prabhandak Committee of Gurudwara Saheb, Ameerpet, S. Bhagender Singh, and general secretary S. Surender Singh said Khalsa Saajna Divas, which falls on April 14, a "Vishaal Deewan" (mass congregation), main attraction of the celebrations, would be organised at Sri Guru Gobind Singhji playgrounds at Ameerpet ...

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