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Trump questioned whether Netanyahu cares about peace

April 23, 2018

According to Axios , the mercurial American president went off script in a phone call between the two leaders a year ago. The question came in the middle of a longer conversation that was "mostly friendly and complimentary", according to Axios , which said that Trump thought that Netanyahu was unnecessarily angering the Palestinians.

Turkey elections: 15 opposition lawmakers switch parties

April 23, 2018

Erdogan went on to say that Washington goes continues to arm militants in Syria, sending in convoys full of weapons there. Turkey's leading electoral board ruled the nationalist İyi (Good) Party would be allowed to participate in the polls, a board official said.

Black Alabama Woman Stripped By Police During Arrest At Local Waffle House

April 23, 2018

On Sunday afternoon, area residents staged a protest outside the Waffle House location at 1204 Industry Parkway in Saraland where Clemons was arrested. In the now-viral video , the woman appeared to be calm and repeatedly asked the officers why they were grabbing her arms and trying to detain her.

Kuwait accuses Philippines of violating its sovereignty over rescues of domestic workers

April 23, 2018

The arrests came after Kuwait summoned the Philippines ambassador over comments he made that were reported in local press about the embassy's effort to rescue domestic workers who are abused by their employers. A deployment ban to Kuwait has been in place since February 15 after the tragic death of household helper Joanna Demafelis, whose body was found in a freezer.

WikiLeaks Shop Reports Suspension Of Coinbase Account

April 23, 2018

Fortune magazine reports that WikiLeaks is now calling for a boycott of Coinbase , but the digital currency exchange hasn't yet confirmed the ban. Google Chrome's web policy permitted cryptocurrency mining in extensions as long as it is the extension's single goal and the user is adequately informed about the mining behaviour.

Coaching institutes in Jammu & Kashmir to remain closed for 90 days

April 23, 2018

An officer of the state's education department shed light on the minister's decision by saying that authorities in the education ministry believe that private coaching centres act as alternatives for regular schools thereby affecting students' attendance and regularity.

Nazi saluting pug trainer 'Count Dankula' fined for online video

April 23, 2018

The punishment comes some two years after the video was originally broadcast on the YouTube platform, which Meechan maintained was a joke meant to irritate his girlfriend, but the judge said was actually a " grossly offensive " communication and it was "self evident" that the joke was anti-Semitic.

Chattanooga native, presidential historian Jon Meacham speaks at Barbara Bush's funeral

April 23, 2018

Some attendees at the memorial also donated children's books to be given to two local libraries and a children's hospital in her memory. "Barbara was just a real stand-up lady", Denk said. Chattanooga native, Pulitzer Prize victor and presidential historian Jon Meacham spoke at the funeral of former First Lady Barbara Bush over the weekend.

Mom Arrested For Allegedly Setting Car On Fire With Her Kids Inside

April 23, 2018

Ana Ester Segovia allegedly set fire to a vehicle with her three daughters inside while at a auto wash in Houston on April 22. The woman's three children - ages 9, 11 and 13 - were inside the vehicle. "When they approached the auto, they heard the female say something to the effect of 'We're going to see Jesus, '" said HPD Lt. Larry Crowson. The children were unharmed, according to HPD.

Pompeo faces uncertain vote in Senate for State Dept

April 23, 2018

Secretary Condoleezza Rice was confirmed with 85 votes, and Secretary Colin Powell was so popular it didn't even require a roll call - the Senate approved it by a voice vote - under President George W. As soon as Sen. "I can not overlook grave doubts about his anti-diplomacy disposition", said Sen. "But I consider he has an extensive knowledge of world affairs that has been improved with his period at the Central Intelligence Agency".

Admiral Zafar Abbasi attends naval summit in Iran

April 23, 2018

As regards the symposium, they said the IONS was conceived by the Indian Navy in 2008. "By supporting the ISIS terror group, the U.S. has plunged a large part of West Asia into crisis, setting the scene for [the] displacement [of people] and killing", he said.

Iran Said to Bar Banks from Bitcoin Market

April 23, 2018

Amidst the looming fears of some strict financial sanctions led by the United States, the Iranian rial has fallen to an all-time-low this month and so the central bank has introduced the latest ban on money transfers and swaps beyond banks.

UFC Fight Night 128 Bonuses

April 23, 2018

As the final bell sounded, Simon jumped off his exhausted foe, who looked like he had passed out at the very last second before coming to. The horn rang and Dvalishvili appeared to have survived, sending the fight to the judges' scorecards.

Ivana says Trump shouldn't run for reelection

April 23, 2018

The 69-year-old socialite was married to Donald Trump for 25 years before they divorced in 1992 after Trump cheated her on then model Marla Maples . Melania Trump, she says, is not happy and has been embarassed by the recent headlines surrounding Stormy Daniels' allegations of a 2006 affair with the president.

Cambridge Analytica Researcher Denies Stealing Data; Says Facebook's Policies Were Flawed

April 23, 2018

In response to the Kogan's 60 Minutes interview, Cambridge Analytica released a statement claiming that the data Kogan harvested " underperformed " compared to more traditional demographic data, and added that it did not use Kogan's data for its work on 2016 presidential campaigns for Ted Cruz or Donald Trump.

Telegram CEO Calls For Fresh Protest Over Russian Ban

April 23, 2018

On April 22, Google confirmed it was aware that some of its services had been blocked in Russian Federation as part of a dispute over the encrypted messaging app Telegram . According to COO and co-founder of Vee Security , Ilya Andreev , up to 2m users are being supported by a proxy service, which the company is providing.

Worldwide inspection vehicles arrive at site of Syria chemical weapons attack

April 23, 2018

A fact-finding mission from the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) visited Douma "today to collect samples for analysis in connection with allegations of chemical weapons use on 7 April 2018". Lavrov pointed out that a similar situation took place following the alleged chemical weapons attack in Syria's Khan Shaykhun, when the United States and Great Britain cited classified information declining to clarify how they had acquired samples of the chemical substance ...

Jr NTR heaps praise on Mahesh Babu starrer

April 23, 2018

And within no time, the pic had gone viral across the social media. While people are crediting the success of the movie to his scintillating performance, Mahesh Babu has only one person to be thankful for, it seems - his wife, Namrata Shirodkar.

Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH) Receiving Somewhat Favorable Press Coverage, Study Finds

April 23, 2018

Clarivest Asset Ltd Llc holds 59,300 shares. The stock decreased 0.12% or $0.64 during the last trading session, reaching $524.42. It has underperformed by 3.10% the S&P500. Fmr Limited Liability Company holds 6.96 million shares or 0.03% of its portfolio. Artemis Investment Llp has invested 0.47% in Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation (NYSE:BAH).

Sean Hannity linked to shell companies that spent $90M on property

April 23, 2018

According to documents reviewed by The Guardian , Hannity bought real estate through more than 20 shell companies registered in Georgia. Turns out he is also a shrewd investor in the American real estate market, buying up nearly $90 million worth of property over the last 10 years or so.

PSEB 12th Result 2018 Declared, Girls Outperform Boys in Punjab

April 23, 2018

The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) will announce the results of Class 10 or High School exams on the official website - upresults.nic.in and upmspresults.up.nic.in on April 29. The result will appear on the screen, once you hit the submit button. Last year, 26.54 lakh students, including 1.79 lakh private examinees, had registered for the Inter exams.

Comey memos detailing conversations of Trump meetings published

April 23, 2018

In a memo dated 14 February 2017, Comey says Trump complained during an Oval Office meeting about classified information being leaked to the media. "I'm not quite sure how this improved the strategic posture of those who want to dismantle the special counsel investigation", said Representative Jamie Raskin, Democrat of Maryland.

Israel hints it could hit Iran's "air force" in Syria

April 23, 2018

The deadline for Trump to sign a waiver to extend the deal is May 12th. Iranian state media said that three Iranians were among the dead. "Our atomic energy organization is fully prepared. "We have to be very clear with ourselves on what threat we can not tolerate, and what threat it would be better not to confront them on", he added. "I hope that war is not near, our primary mission is to prevent it", he continued.

18 members of Theta Tau fraternity removed from academic participation

April 23, 2018

In a statement , Theta Tau says the video was of a "satirical sketch" that was part of a roast of active members. Possible punishments could include expulsion or suspension. Syverud says he and other administrators will gather with students to discuss the matter Sunday evening. Information of the skit circulated through the campus on Wednesday.

Jessica Lall's sister forgives killer, won't object to his release

April 23, 2018

Sabrina's response to Tihar jail came after the jail officer sent her a letter regarding financial assistance from the victim welfare fund. Lal declined the compensation, saying, "I do not require it and request you to give the same to others, who are more in need".

Prince William's wife, Kate, admitted to hospital in labor

April 23, 2018

The 36-year-old Duchess of Cambridge is now in labor, Kensington Palace revealed Monday in a statement. Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall visited the hospital when Prince George was born but did not make it for Princess Charlotte's birth as he was at his personal residence of Highgrove House in Gloucestershire.

Paris attacks suspect Salah Abdeslam sentenced to 20 years in prison

April 23, 2018

Prosecutors are seeking a 20-year sentence for the pair. Although Abdeslam is in a French prison awaiting trial for his participation in terrorist attack in Paris , which occurred in November 2015, Belgium also judged him for an incident with police that preceded attacks in Brussels .

Emily Thornberry calls on Amber Rudd to quit over Windrush scandal

April 23, 2018

Pressed on whether Mrs May was racist, the frontbencher said: 'In my own personal opinion, and I'm speaking as myself as Dawn Butler, the daughter of Jamaican parents, I'm saying that Theresa May has presided over racist legislation that has discriminated against a whole generation of people from the Commonwealth.

Rahul Gandhi to launch 'Save the Constitution' campaign today aiming at Dalits

April 23, 2018

The campaign is seen as the Congress party's major attempt to target Dalit voters ahead of 2019 Lok Sabha polls and will be attended by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh , newly elevated general secretary Ashok Gehlot among other senior leaders.

Trump Administration Notifies Russian Embassy No More Sanctions in Near Future

April 23, 2018

A consensus emerged Tuesday at the White House and Mar-a-Lago about how to clean up the administration's suddenly muddled plans to crack down on Russia: Blame Nikki Haley . Either Trump wasn't fully briefed on them or he changed his mind. Over the next 36 hours, officials began to delve deeper into the proposed sanctions and made a decision to hold off on anything imminent, but Haley was unaware, the officials said.

Salah Abdeslam guilty over Belgian shootout

April 23, 2018

CORRECTION: This article was updated to correct the date of the Paris terror attacks . A Belgian Army soldier patrols outside the Brussels justice palace during the trial of Salah Abdeslam and Soufiane Ayari in Brussels, Monday, April 23, 2018.

Aussie PM admits mistake in opposing banking royal commission

April 23, 2018

Former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce has admitted he was wrong to oppose such a commission for so long. But he stopped short of apologising for his staunch opposition to the commission, and would not say the government had been wrong.

Threats put North Korea negotiations at risk

April 23, 2018

The cost of forcing North Korea to give up all of its nuclear weapons will simply be too high. He lashed out at an NBC news anchor for alleging that the USA had given away a lot in negotiations with North Korea in return for nothing, saying, "Wow, we haven't given up anything & they have agreed to denuclearization (so great for World), site closure, & no more testing!" In reality, as numerous experts have pointed out, "denuclearization" doesn't mean the same thing to Kim that it ...

350 pounds of stolen dynamite, 400 blasting caps recovered in Lancaster County

April 23, 2018

Authorities say it's possible there was a clerical error. Investigators recovered 320 sticks of dynamite and 404 blasting caps Friday from a creek in East Donegal Township about a mile away from the theft scene. "We are making every attempt to ensure there are no additional explosive materials still unaccounted for". The explosives were stored inside a locked trailer on the prior Friday, April 13.

Israel dismisses claims that Mossad killed Palestinian activist in Malaysia

April 23, 2018

The Israeli army said Saturday that it was opening an investigation into the death of the young Palestinian, who was killed during demonstrations that have brought thousands of Palestinians to the border for four consecutive Fridays. "He wasn't involved with improving the electricity grid or infrastructure and water". "There will be an unsettled account between us". "I assume this was the case here too".

Bloomberg gives $4.5 million to help United States keep Paris climate accord commitment

April 23, 2018

Last year, the Trump administration formally told the United Nations the USA intends to pull out of the Obama-era climate pact. The Earth has warmed approximately 2 degrees Fahrenheit since the Industrial Revolution, which many scientists say is a result of the "greenhouse effect" - which humans contribute to by burning fossil fuels: oil, coal and natural gas.

Brexit: 'Half of readers' believe Britain would be better off in Europe

April 23, 2018

Following a defeat in the House of Lords and reports that a number of Conservative MPs will vote in favour of membership in the Commons, the Prime Minister and her team are reported to be having a rethink. "We are leaving the customs union". However, it would also be hugely controversial with senior members of the Cabinet, with Downing Street now believing International Trade Secretary Liam Fox and Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson could both resign.

G7 FMs agree to leave door open for dialogue with Russian Federation

April 23, 2018

A senior official from one G7 nation said ministers were deeply anxious about what the group saw as a pattern of Russian Federation misbehavior going back years. The issue, however, was likely to be raised in bilateral talks between G7 members, one official added. The US official said the allies would also discuss developments with European partners France, Germany and Britain on updating a nuclear deal between Iran and six major powers.

Florida judge punished for incident with frail inmate who later died

April 23, 2018

Her family told the news station that Twiggs used a wheelchair and had chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma. The now heartbroken family said Twiggs was in court last Sunday, after squabbling with her 19-year-old daughter over a fan.

United Kingdom hails North Korea´s nuclear testing suspension as…

April 23, 2018

Since the 1950-53 Korean War, when China fought on the side of the North against the United States and its ally in the South, the alliances have been immovable. Are U.S. officials being played like the proverbial violin by North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un? North Korean technicians are working on miniaturizing atomic warheads so they can be delivered by the rockets.

Sarfraz Ahmed 'confident' youngsters will shine on Ireland, England tour

April 23, 2018

The PCB recently announced a 16-man squad to face Ireland and England. The team of players in the flight consists of Captain Sarfaraz Ahmed , Azhar Ali, Imamul Haq, Sami Aslam, Haris Suhail, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Saad Ali, Asad Shafiq, Usama Salahuddin, Shadab Khan, Hassan Ali, Rahat Ali and Faheem Ashraf .

China: Lots of Chinese dead, Damage in North-korea traffic crash

April 23, 2018

China's foreign ministry said in a statement that the crash occurred Sunday night in North Hwanghae province, south of the capital Pyongyang , . South Korean think-tank the Korea Maritime Institute estimates that tourism generates about $44 million in annual revenue for North Korea.

Impeachment notice against CJI: Vice President Naidu 'unhappy' over publicity for motion

April 23, 2018

If he's convinced these charges are valid, why hasn't he signed? They do not trust the chief justice of India . "Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal , talking about the impeachment bid against the CJI, said, 'Democracy can thrive only when our judiciary stands firm, independent of the executive".

(ORCL) Shares Bought by GHP Investment Advisors Inc

April 23, 2018

The stock underperformed the S&P500 by 10.35%. Origin Asset Management Llp increased its stake in Mgic Invt Corp Wis (MTG) by 3281.77% based on its latest 2017Q4 regulatory filing with the SEC. On Friday, December 15 Canaccord Genuity maintained the shares of ORCL in report with "Buy" rating. On Tuesday, March 20 the rating was maintained by BMO Capital Markets with "Outperform".

Hemos venido a renovar sueños — Maduro en Cuba

April 23, 2018

Por su lado, Miguel Díaz-Canel ratificó la continuidad del curso de la profundización de la cooperación multilateral con Rusia , afirma el comunicado. En su discurso, tras conocerse esos resultados, el mandatario cubano aseguró que la política exterior se mantendrá inalterable y que el nuevo gobierno no realizará "concesiones" contra su soberanía, ni aceptará "condicionamientos" provenientes del exterior, especialmente de Washington.

Inter Milan coach Luciano Spalletti issues top 4 rallying cry

April 23, 2018

Free-scoring Lazio thumped Sampdoria 4-0 in Serie A on Sunday to stay on course for next season's UEFA Champions League. With five minutes to go, Immobile scored the third goal and added a fourth just two minutes before the end of the game to drive home the win.

Kabul Blast: Death Toll Rises to 52

April 23, 2018

There were anguished and angry scenes at Isteqlal Hospital where numerous victims were taken, with relatives criticising the Afghan government for failing to protect their loved ones. A wounded man in a hospital bed wept as he told the network: "I don't know where my daughters are. God damn the attackers!" A witness to the attack named Akbar told Tolo TV: "Now we know the government can not provide us security: we have to get armed and protect ourselves".

Gabelli Funds LLC Reduced Holding in Scientific Games Corp (SGMS)

April 23, 2018

The stock increased 0.50% or $0.25 during the last trading session, reaching $50. The company had a trading volume of 1,349,644 shares, compared to its average volume of 863,405. Several equities research analysts have commented on SGMS shares. Following the sale, the director now directly owns 68,686 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,108,728.36.

On May, 7 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) EPS Estimated At $0.06

April 23, 2018

The semiconductor manufacturer reported $0.08 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.04 by $0.04. According to Zacks , analysts expect that Advanced Micro Devices will report full year earnings of $0.39 per share for the current financial year, with EPS estimates ranging from $0.31 to $0.44.

Stephens gives 2-1 lead to US Fed Cup team against France

April 23, 2018

Parmentier battled to save two set points and force a tie-break with an imposing forehand but she could not save a third as a whipping cross-court victor from Keys sealed the first set. France were always going to face an uphill task, missing a posse of established stars like world number seven Caroline Garcia in captain Yannick Noah's Fed Cup swansong.