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End of an era as Castro hands over power

April 18, 2018

Also a stalwart of the ruling Communist Party, he is considered a safe bet to inherit the ideological mantle of Castro and other elderly leaders who helped Fidel Castro oust US -backed dictator Fulgencio Batista. But neither is now in the running, Cuban government officials say. A commission drawn from labour unions and other civic groups is expected to present the national assembly with just one name for each post on the state council.

Myanmar's Newly-Elected President Frees 8500 Prisoners

April 18, 2018

Her ruling National League for Democracy took office in 2016 amid sky-high expectations of greater freedoms after almost half a century of military rule. He did not elaborate. In addition to political prisoners, two Christian pastors - Dumdaw Nawng Lat, 65, Langjaw Gam Seng, 35 - who were convicted for defaming the military after helping journalists report on the destruction of a church by military airstrike, were also released as part of the amnesty.

Facebook's Answer to EU Privacy Law Is Permission Screens

April 18, 2018

Despite supposedly being a unified legislation, organisations will still need to consider local laws in deciding how to process personal data under GDPR. How data is processed, the type of data and the scope allowed, a key goal of GDPR, isn't covered. Fines can reach up to €20 million, or 4% of an organization's worldwide turnover - whichever figure is greater.

Blue Jays lead Kansas City Royals 11-3 in double-header opener

April 18, 2018

A printed schedule in Ned Yost's office at the Rogers Centre presented one main concern for the Royals manager on Tuesday: Who will start Saturday's game in Detroit? The story is only the latest in an odd April in which 22 games, including Monday's Patriots Day game in Boston between the Orioles and Red Sox, have been postponed in the young season, the most in April - with two weeks to go in the month - since 26 were postponed in 2007, USA Today noted .

New trailer for critically acclaimed horror Hereditary

April 18, 2018

NY Post - "This remarkable directorial debut from Ari Aster builds on classical horror tropes - the occult, possession, mental illness- to craft its own unique spin on terror". Now the film's latest teaser, which introduces us to the Graham family's odd young daughter Charlie, has only ramped up our excitement, because there are few things more terrifying than a creepy child.

No Brexit deal without Ireland solution: EU's Tusk

April 18, 2018

Nonetheless, it is a significant moment for the United Kingdom, 10 months after the Brexit secretary, David Davis , was forced to bow to the EU's timetable, having previously promised the "row of the summer" . At a minimum, backstop provisions are required by the European Union for the Withdrawal Agreement which contains transition provisions and which leaders will return to in June.

Beyoncé Announces Homecoming Scholars Award Program Following Coachella

April 18, 2018

Tina added that Beyonce said she hoped her performance would inspire young people to "research this culture and see how cool it is, and young people black and white would listen to LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING and see how incredible the words are for us all and bridge the gap".

United Kingdom regulator launches seven investigations into Kremlin-backed broadcaster RT

April 18, 2018

The UK's communications watchdog has launched seven new investigations into Russian global television network RT regarding the due impartiality of its news and current affairs programming. Reuters quoted a spokeswoman for state-supported RT as saying that the channel's "editorial approach has not changed since the events in Salisbury, and we will be directly addressing this matter with the regulator".

App to hide secret porn stashes booted from iPhone App Store

April 18, 2018

Now, British police are investigating an undisclosed case where the app was used. However, this doesn't appear to be part of a general crackdown on this type of app. Digital Mind Co has developed similar apps, including one that acts as a private browser. The particular app has never been made available for Android devices.

Syria chemical weapons visit postponed after gunfire

April 18, 2018

The OPCW said the team will continue to work with Syria's National Authority, local councils in Douma and Russian Military Police to review the security situation. Saleh said the situation in the battered eastern Ghouta city had been catastrophic since the day before the attack due to continuous bombardment, meaning they had had no time to identify victims in a proper way and document their deaths.

Man in Berlin attacked with belt as suspect shouts 'Jew' in Arabic

April 18, 2018

During the attack, the assailant lashed the kippah-clad Jewish man with his belt and repeated the Arabic word for Jew , " Yahudi ". He reported being verbally attacked by three men; after the belt came out, one of the attacker's companions intervened and the three began to move away.

Vibrating Stocks: The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN), Carnival Corporation (NYSE:CCL)

April 18, 2018

It has outperformed by 8.09% the S&P500. Beach Investment Management Llc increased Carnival Corporation (CCL ) stake by 138.37% reported in 2017Q4 SEC filing. Bartlett reported 1,205 shares or 0% of all its holdings. Hutchinson Capital Management Ca holds 6.6% of its portfolio in Robert Half International Inc.

Scandal-hit vice finance minister to resign

April 18, 2018

The top bureaucrat at Japan's finance minister quit on Wednesday following allegations he sexually harassed female reporters, saying he wanted to clear his name. Mr. Fukuda's resignation is subject to confirmation by the entire cabinet, including Mr. Abe. At the news conference on Wednesday, when a reporter asked Mr.

USM Alger dump out Plateau United — CAF CC

April 18, 2018

Oussama Darfalou put USM ahead on 28 minutes in the Algerian capital and scored again three minutes after half-time to give the 2015 CAF Champions League runners-up a 3-0 lead. Despite United's elimination, the Nigerian top flight still has three representatives still standing in the Confed Cup, with MFM FC, Enyimba and Akwa United all in action on Wednesday .

Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua Case : 50 injured in Tral clashes

April 18, 2018

Soon after the protests, clashes between forces and students erupted and turned violent, leading to the closure of all the shops and other business establishments in Tral town. The police spokesman said that subsequently, some miscreants indulged in stone pelting thus turning the situation violent to enforce forceful shutdown in Islamabad town.

Govt examining Facebook, Cambridge Analytica responses

April 18, 2018

Julian Wheatland, the chairman of the SCL Group , Cambridge Analytica's parent company, will take over as CEO , but it's not clear whether or not the cryptocurrency project will be resumed. Brittany Kaiser, who guided Cambridge Analytica's work with ICOs, has been critical of the company since leaving it in February. The government is "examining" the responses furnished by Facebook and Cambridge Analytica on the data breach issue, while it keeps a close watch on global developments ...

EU Commission slams Turkey in annual report on country's accession prospects

April 18, 2018

Turkey should "come to its senses" and use the European Commission report released Tuesday as a useful self-examination tool to improve its image domestically and overseas, the Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. Despite the Austrian minister's stance, talks are likely to continue for the foreseeable future, as Erdogan's government has played a key role in stemming the flow of migrants, particularly from Syria, into Europe.

Some Tax Reforms Remain Controversial on Tax Day

April 18, 2018

Tax savings are allowing them to hire more employees, increase wages, and plan on investing in capital expenditures. Small businesses which create two out of every three new jobs in this country are the engine of our economy and the heart of communities.

Ratings Analysis of: Banco Santander, SA

April 18, 2018

This may involve figuring out a proper strategy, and deciding which stocks to start with when constructing a portfolio. Zacks Investment Research raised shares of Banco Santander Brasil SA from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating and set a $12.00 price objective for the company in a research note on Friday, February 3rd.

Saina ressurected her career with CWG win

April 18, 2018

PV Sindhu appears "vulnerable" on the counter-attack, more so during the summit clash matches and that is a big factor in her losing many title clashes, including the recent CWG final, observed former India coach Vimal Kumar, who added that with little more maturity and bit of luck she will be able to pull off close matches.

PTI to expel 20 lawmakers who sold votes during Senate polls

April 18, 2018

The PTI chief said that the accused lawmakers had received as much as Rs40 million each and added that the party will issue a show-cause notice to them. Those who sold their votes for money could no longer be part of the PTI, Imran said, adding that he could tolerate expelling 20 MPs from the party rather selling of conscience.

Police arrest Senator Ovie Omo-Agege over invasion of senate

April 18, 2018

It is unclear if the men have succeeded in leaving the National Assembly complex but at the time of this report, the mace has been taken away from the chamber. The senators had accused Omo-Agege, who is now under 90 days suspension of leading the armed men who stormed the chamber and made away with the mace.

Private funeral for Barbara Bush to take place on Saturday

April 18, 2018

I first met Barbara Bush when she and George invited us to their home in Kennebunkport for lunch in July of 2011. Barbara did a lot to build trust and friendship between us. Bush's husband is "broken-hearted" over the death of his wife, ABC News reported . Below is a photo of President George H.W. Bush with his aviation cadet class in Corpus Christi, 1943.

China drops visa restrictions in Hainan

April 18, 2018

The new policy is being implemented by China's State Immigration Administration, a new agency formed during a government shuffle announced in March. China had earlier announced that it would allow Hainan to develop horse racing and explore opening new types of lotteries connected to sports and worldwide competitions.

German prosecutors investigate Porsche board member over emissions

April 18, 2018

The raids covered ten properties across the states of Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria. "The third suspect is no longer employed at Porsche AG", it said. It is the first time Porsche's offices have been searched over the diesel cheating controversy, while Audi has already been raided three times over the past year, most recently in February.

Amethi To Be At Par With Singapore In 15 Years: Rahul Gandhi

April 18, 2018

He added, "It was due to the antics of the Opposition that the functioning of the Parliament was stalled". Interestingly, ahead of 2019 General Assembly elections, BJP president Amit Shah will also visit Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's constituency on April 21.

Distracted Driving Awareness Month

April 18, 2018

Joseph Fusco announced on Monday that 173 stops have already been made in the Township of Livingston during this high-visibility law enforcement initiative, which targets motorists who engage in unsafe distracted driving behaviors such as talking on handheld cell phones and sending text messages while driving.

Russian Federation blocks Google and Amazon IP addresses in fight against Telegram

April 18, 2018

Durov rejected as "unconstitutional" Russian officials' demands to turn over encryption keys to allow the Federal Security Service, known as the FSB, to access users' messages on Telegram to intercept communications of terrorists. Durov, a pioneer of social media in Russian Federation, left the country in 2014 and has become a vocal critic of the Kremlin's policies on internet freedom.

China, Nepal invite India to join trans-Himalayan railway project under OBOR

April 18, 2018

Moreover, Wang said Nepal could take advantage from cooperation and development of China and India. But he added that such a network, "when well developed can also create conditions for an economic corridor connecting China , Nepal and India".

Your Voice, Your Vote: A Primary Primer

April 18, 2018

The person is a member of, or spouse or dependent of a member of, the armed forces of the United States or is similarly qualified to vote absentee pursuant to the Federal Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, 42 U.S.C. Wood County voters looking for an absentee ballot can apply through May 2. If mailed, absentee ballots must be postmarked by the day before the election in order to be counted, according to the secretary of state's website.

Oil prices drop as fallout fears over Syria strikes wane

April 18, 2018

Israel retaliated by destroying the drone's control post and two other Iranian assets in Syria, but the IAF lost an F-16 fighter jet in the process, and the Middle East came dangerously close to a regional conflagration. Israel had previously accused the Syrian regime of President Bashar al-Assad of allowing Iran to set up a complex at the T-4 base to supply arms to its Lebanese Shi'ite proxy Hezbollah.

Pink 'laughed out loud' at being cover star on People's attractive issue

April 18, 2018

Pink confessed, "I think, honestly, it was Jameson and Willow that secured that deal for me. I mean, it's pretty good". Accompanying the sweet family snap, the star opened up in candid interview about how parenthood has "humbled her" and embracing an attachment parenting style in comparison to her "free range" childhood.

Westinghouse capable of delivering N reactors in time: Perry

April 18, 2018

Perry, who is on his maiden visit to India, said that the Pittsburgh company is now ready to build reactors. The civil nuclear cooperation has been a cornerstone of the US-India ties. "India is on top of that list". Pradhan said India offers attractive oil and gas markets for the U.S. as the country is the fastest-growing large economy, with 8% annual growth in energy consumption.

Egypt's Military Declares IS Leader is Killed in Sinai

April 18, 2018

Spokesperson of the Military Colonel Tamer el-Rifai stated that the leader, Naser Abou Zaqoul, was killed in central Sinai. Refaay added that the forces found two hand grenades, a machine gun, a wireless communication device and a large amount of ammunition in his possession.

Lewis, Rohit guide Mumbai to 213/6 against Bangalore

April 18, 2018

So the idea was to get both the departments going. However, he refused that it was a ploy to target any specific bowler and added, "When you are batting, you have to put pressure on the bowlers - whether it is the spinners or the fast bowlers", he said.

Tumbleweeds inundate homes in High Desert communities

April 18, 2018

The "mass invasion" of the prickly pests "left some residents calling the city and even 911 for help", the Victorville Daily Press reports. The crews were collecting the tumbleweeds into trash trucks for "proper removal", according to Jones.

IPL 2018: Rohit Sharma hopeful of Ishan Kishan's quick recovery

April 18, 2018

RCB skipper Virat Kohli may have overtaken Suresh Raina as the Indian Premier League's ( IPL ) leading run-getter and displaced Sanju Samson from top of the charts in the ongoing season, but he isn't interested in wearing the Orange Cap , at least for now.

Spanish rugby players given lengthy bans

April 18, 2018

The result had meant Romania would progress, with Georgia already qualified from Europe's tier two tournament. There were 14-week bans given to backrow's Lucas Guillaume, Pierre Barthere, along with outhalf Mathieu Belie for "threatening actions/words at a Match Official".

VanEck Vectors Solar Energy ETF (KWT) Declines 0.37% for April 17

April 18, 2018

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the stock. This year's performance is 20.13% while this quarter's performance is -0.52%. About 9.81 million shares traded. 71,461 shares of the company's stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 145,881. The ETF is -1.00% of its 52-Week High and 33.78% of its low, and is now having ATR of 0.41.

Peaceful protest at Fort Worth high school becomes racially-charged skirmish

April 18, 2018

Walkouts are forbidden in the Lee County Schools' Student Code of Conduct, Rule 18 on Boycotts, Sin-ins and Walkouts states, "No student shall participate in any boycott, sit-in or walkout that causes disruption of any lawful school function [which I assume means no disruption to academic classes, tests, etc.]".

Total embarrassment as protesters block Uhuru in London

April 18, 2018

In a speech delivered at the Royal Institute of International Affairs in London, Kenyatta said the developed world must be sensitive to the changing nature of governance to prevent their aid from eroding the stability of the countries they help.

It became known about Putin spoke with Merkel

April 18, 2018

The military veteran was then asked by the presenter whether rising tensions could lead to a third world war. HARDtalk's host Stephen Sackur started his interview with Lavrov by stating: "You say there's no trust, you mean, zero trust, now between Russian Federation and the USA..." .

London slows United Kingdom house price growth: ONS

April 18, 2018

Average house prices in the United Kingdom have increased by 4.4% in the year to February 2018 (down from 4.7% in January 2018), according to the latest house price index from the ONS. Paul Osborn , Chief Executive for Foresters Friendly Society commented: "House prices across the United Kingdom are at historic highs, preventing first time buyers from getting onto the ladder and proving tough times for sellers too".

Basaveshwara Jayanti: Amid protests in B'luru, Amit Shah garlands Basavanna statue

April 18, 2018

The police said the protesters, claiming to be from a group related to Lingayat community, carried posters demanding a separate religion status and tried to proceed towards the venue near the State Secretariat - Vidhana Soudha. Rahul (Gandhi) ji, terror has no religion. Protestors demanded the BJP National President clarify his party's stand on the state's recommendation to grant separate minority status to Lingayats.

Canadian woman jailed over cruise ship drug scheme

April 18, 2018

In handing down her sentence, Judge Kate Traill accepted Roberge's "genuine contrition and remorse" and noted the Canadian had a very good chance of rehabilitation. She had spent about seven weeks on the ship after leaving the United Kingdom, stopping in Ireland, the USA, Bermuda, Columbia, Ecuador and Peru. A third French Canadian drug plotter, Andre Tamine , 67, was also arrested in August 2016 along with Roberge and Lagace, the Post reported.

Winter storm warning issued for Dubuque County, 5 others

April 18, 2018

Another round of snow is expected in parts of the Midwest and Plains midweek. Rush-hour snow is expected tonight in Milwaukee and Chicago , although downtown Chicago likely will see more rain than powder. Most other areas from the Dakotas to MI will see lighter accumulations totaling under 6 inches. "The storm system is forecast to arrive in the Northeast Thursday morning, with rain falling from NY to Boston and snow in upstate NY and western Pennsylvania".

Government's lack of action on WannaCry is 'alarming' - PAC

April 18, 2018

A spokesman for the Department of Health and Social Care told the BBC that the NHS had learned from WannaCry but still needed to pull its socks up when it comes to cybersecurity. Cyber security investment can not be properly targeted unless this information is collected and understood, she said . But they warned future attacks could be more sophisticated and malicious, "resulting in the theft or compromise of patient data".

Child Shoots Mom in Merrillville Parking Lot

April 18, 2018

It happened yesterday afternoon in the Plato's Closet Parking Lot in Merrillville, according to the Times of Northwest Indiana . A 3-year-old girl shot and critically wounded her pregnant mom in an IL parking lot with a loaded handgun she found in the vehicle.

OPCW experts unlikely to enter Douma on Wednesday - UN source

April 18, 2018

The inspectors arrived in Damascus at the weekend. The OPCW inspectors are tasked with assessing whether banned chemical substances were used in the April 7 attack on the city, which senior United States officials have said involved both chlorine and sarin gas.

Iran's Rouhani addresses military parade on national army day

April 18, 2018

In a televised statement on Wednesday, Rouhani told Iran's neighbors not to consider any new arms an aggressive threat, but declared that he will not defer to worldwide consensus on the weapons he believes Tehran needs to ensure national security.

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