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Two-thirds of flight attendants have been sexually harassed, survey says

May 13, 2018

Sixty-eight percent of flight attendants have been sexually harassed at some point in their careers, the Association of Flight Attendants said Thursday, citing a recent survey of members. Some also reported being subjected to passengers" explicit sexual fantasies, propositions, request for sexual "favours' and pornographic videos and pictures.

Karnataka Elections 2018: Bengaluru heads to the polls

May 13, 2018

India Today-Axis My India said the ruling Congress in the state will emerge as the largest party. Meanwhile, indicating a tight race between the BJP and the Congress , most exit polls forecast a hung assembly with the JD (S ) likely to play the kingmaker.

Pakistan blocks U.S. diplomat from leaving country

May 13, 2018

The court directed Interior Ministry for putting United States diplomat Colonel Joseph's name in the Exit Control List (ECL) in case pertaining to killing a youth in road accident. He continued that till filing of this case, it is believed that he continues to reside in Pakistan but is busy trying to flee the country. The aircraft left with some equipment and personnel of the embassy.

Knifeman shot dead by police after stabbing spree in Paris

May 13, 2018

The attacker had been overpowered by police, he said. BFM also said there is no known motivation for the attack at this time. The attack happened at about 9pm on Saturday evening in Rue Monsigny in the French capital's second arrondissement where Paris's opera and landmark retail stores are located.

Mogherini: Iran nuclear deal will hold

May 13, 2018

Boeing has yet to deliver any aircraft to Iran under those deals and said that it will "continue to follow the us government's lead". "The question is are we facing the same scenario that happened in Iraq with regards to the WMD, and will the region be dragged to war?" said Faysal Abdul Sater, a Lebanese analyst close to the Iranian-backed group Hezbollah.

Gifts for Every Mom

May 13, 2018

But after 30 years of marriage, he had never given her flowers. But it is not something Nick and I take for granted. For Moms who would appreciate the thoughtful gesture-helping families while fostering literacy-a donation makes a great gift .

Ending Iran deal could destabilize Middle East, Russia says

May 13, 2018

Trump's move "could deal a crippling blow" to the Iranian regime, which is already dealing with protests and labor unrest and will now face tough sanctions, the board argued. While Iran's arch foes in Israel and Saudi Arabia welcomed Trump's decision, signatories to the existing deal vowed to plow ahead without the United States.

President Trump to rally Thursday in Elkhart, IN

May 12, 2018

Trump slammed Donnelly in his speech, dubbing him "Sleeping Joe" and itemizing off all of the occasions he voted "no". Trump repeatedly brought up a legal settlement the USA had made with Iran during the Obama administration and claimed the money was in exchange for U.S.

Pyongyang: Nuclear test site will be dismantled between May 23-25

May 12, 2018

North Korea's Foreign Ministry said Saturday that all the tunnels at the country's northeastern testing ground will be destroyed by explosion and that observation and research facilities and ground-based testing units will also be removed.

Rudy Giuliani Tells HuffPost: Trump 'Denied' AT&T-Time Warner Merger

May 12, 2018

It was first revealed by Stormy Daniels' lawyer Michael Avenatti on Tuesday. However, Giuliani said he believes Cohen does not deserve the criticism he is taking from some in the media and in political circles. Trump has denied the affair, and Cohen claims the payment was made to silence Daniels's false claims. Novartis also said Cohen approached them and offered his consulting services.

Men's tennis prepares for rare tournament start on the road

May 12, 2018

Baylor improved to 35-20 all-time in the NCAA Championships, including a 32-14 mark under Scrivano. Last week, YU's men's tennis team won their fifth consecutive Skyline Conference Championship, also earning an automatic bid into the NCAA Division III tournament.

19 dead in fighting between Myanmar army, rebels

May 12, 2018

Rights defenders say clashes in the north have ramped up since January as the worldwide community focuses on the Rohingya crisis in the west of the country. The Kachin armed group has been fighting for greater autonomy. Human rights groups on Saturday urged Myanmar to drop charges against activists protesting military offensives in Kachin State, which borders Shan State.

Release Japanese abductees or no aid

May 12, 2018

Pompeo, who returned from Pyongyang this week with three Americans who had been held prisoner by North Korea , said the release of men had helped set conditions for a successful meeting between Trump and Kim in Singapore on Jun 12. "I really think he wants to do something", the president said. "If we can hold to those three principles, this might work", Rice said at Stanford's Hoover Institution.

Were Analysts Bullish Carclo plc (LON:CAR) This Week?

May 12, 2018

On The Beach Group Plc has GBX 663 highest and GBX 270 lowest target. Liberum Capital maintained Manx Telecom Plc (LON:MANX) rating on Monday, February 12. Investors sentiment decreased to 0.88 in Q4 2017. Its down 0.86, from 1.97 in 2017Q3. 357,115 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,250,000.

Pompeo: US Hopes to Have NKorea as 'Close Partner' Not Enemy

May 12, 2018

One told reporters that being free was "like a dream; we are very, very happy". "I think about our colleagues being deceived and dragged to South Korea and facing extreme hardship there", Han Yun Hui, another waitress told reporters, adding, "It tears our hearts".

North Korea to hold 'ceremony' for dismantling nuclear test site

May 12, 2018

Kim and South Korean President Moon Jae-in affirmed their commitment to the goal of "realising, through complete denuclearisation, a nuclear-free Korean Peninsula" at a summit in the Demilitarized Zone that divides their countries last month.

Anwar to be released Tuesday, says Nurul Izzah

May 12, 2018

His lawyer Sivarasa Rasiah told The Star that there had been a "misunderstanding". Two top officials from his Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) confirmed to The Straits Times that Anwar will be released once the pardon is issued on Tuesday. Also, Malaysia's newly sworn-in Prime Minister Mahathir said earlier today after a presidential council meeting of his coalition Pakatan Harapan that Malaysia's King Sultan Muhammad V has agreed to grant jailed politician Anwar Ibrahim a full and immediate ...

Yankees fans can't take any more Sonny Gray

May 12, 2018

Once a rising star in the Yankees' system, Fowler suffered a major knee injury while trying to make a catch last June in his debut and was dealt to Oakland a month later. One of the shortest and saddest debuts left the Yankees' then-manager Joe Girardi in tears. "It's one of the worst things I've seen on a baseball field", Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner said at the time.

Brazil's Neymar admits 'fear' ahead of injury return for 2018 World Cup

May 12, 2018

Neymar has previously said he expects to be fit for Brazil's World Cup opener against Switzerland on June 17 but he has now expressed doubts over his mental state following the injury. We have to finish this season, the rest will come after. If the move succeeds, it will be good news for Chelsea and Spurs whom their players, Eden Hazard and Harry Kane were priority targets for the Los Blancos .

IPL 2018: Aaron Finch takes a few batting tips from the 'legend'

May 12, 2018

From KXIP camp, Andrew Tye bagged four wickets . In the final over, 17 runs came off Barinder Sran (1/48) as Shubman Gill remained unbeaten on 16 off 8 balls alongwith Javon Searles (6), making his IPL debut. This is a crucial match for them as they need to win every game from here on, and also make sure that they push their net run rate into the positive figure, as it had slipped by a huge margin after their loss against Mumbai Indians.

UN urges Saudi Arabia not to deport Yemeni migrants to war zone

May 12, 2018

He elaborated that "it's true that imposing tight economic sanctions on Iran, especially on the companies and banks that are associated with the Revolutionary Guard may lead to negative effects on the Islamic country". Hidyani summarized his interview by saying that "America used to act as a balancing factor between the two rival powerful countries in the Middle East but now it is obviously backing one side against the other and this is a very risky move".

Vernon County Police Memorial Service is May 15

May 12, 2018

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund is having the vigil, which will be at 8 p.m.at the National Mall, between 4th and 7th streets. It is also a time to honor those law enforcement officers from around the globe that have paid the ultimate sacrifice.

Baltimore mayor suspends police commissioner after tax charges

May 12, 2018

Baltimore Councilman Ryan Dorsey, the sole council member to vote against confirming DeSousa in February, said he didn't believe he had enough information to understand the full scope of the case, because some information remains under seal.

Russia Balks at Arming Syria With Missiles After Netanyahu Talks

May 12, 2018

The Syrian military already had " everything it needed", Kozhin added. The airstrikes were retaliation for an alleged chemical weapons attack by Syria. Though since been superseded by the more modern S-400 system, the S-300s are still regarded as highly potent and outstrip anything that the Syrian government now has.

Sevilla vs Real Madrid

May 12, 2018

Zidane said: "We can't be happy with what we've done in the league in terms of results, but we can be with how we played". "They did all they could, in the second half they scored two goals ". Despite the injury absences of Cristiano Ronaldo , Isco and Dani Carjaval, and Gareth Bale away for the birth of his child, manager Zinedine Zidane still saw fit to ring the changes with the likes of Toni Kroos, Luca Modric, Keylor Navas, Marcelo and Raphael Varane for the trip to the Ramon Sanchez ...

United Nations atomic watchdog says Iran complying

May 12, 2018

He previously said the JCPOA's loss would be "a great loss for nuclear verification and for multilateralism". The 2015 deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) was reached by Iran, China, France, Germany, Russia, the United Kingdom, the USA and the European Union.

Sarah Palin: Perpetual Gut-Punch to Hear Sen. McCain Regrets VP Choice

May 12, 2018

Former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin admitted that hearing Senator John McCain's regrets about appointing her as his running mate in 2008 felt "like a perpetual gut-punch". I greatly admire McCain for his service to the nation - both in the military and Senate - and visited "Hanoi Hilton", where he was detained in isolation for two years, during my 2014 trip to Vietnam.

USA fighters intercepted two Russian bombers off the coast of Alaska

May 12, 2018

Russian bombers TU-95 and TU-142 remained under escort of two F-22 fighters in an global airspace for 40 minutes, the Russian news agency RIA reported, citing the Russian Defense Ministry. Air Drive image taken March 24, 2016. USA fighters have maintained a safety distance of 100 meters from Russian bombers, according to the Russian armed forces.

Cannes 2018: Deepika Padukone Is Femme Fatale in Black. Seen Pics Yet?

May 12, 2018

Styled by Shaleena Nathani, the Bollywood diva was seen wearing a bright pink gown with a long ruffled train. Deepika has been treating her fans and followers with her uber stylish and elegant attires at the worldwide event on Day 2 and fans couldn't stop gushing about her looks at Cannes .

Russian oligarch questioned about payments to Trump's lawyer

May 12, 2018

The objective of the payments and the nature of the business relationship between Vekselberg and Cohen was unclear. Most of Columbus Nova MB's investments include real estate and financial services offerings. Registration is required for investment firms that handle more than $100 million in outside funds. In filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2007, Columbus Nova said it was the "U.S.

Israeli officials admit striking Syria airbase in April

May 12, 2018

Israeli Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman urged Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to "throw the Iranians out" of his country. Zarif made no mention of the flare-up with Israel, but said the country had the right to defend itself, particularly in the light of the eight-year war with Iraq that began when the regime of Saddam Hussein invaded Iran in 1980.

Theresa May Splits Cabinet To Consider Customs Options

May 12, 2018

The cabinet is split over how to manage customs arrangements with the EU. Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson this week deepened the Cabinet row on the post-Brexit customs arrangements by branding the proposal for a customs partnership with the European Union , which would see the collection of Brussels-decided tariffs at the United Kingdom border, as " crazy ".

Section 144 imposed, internet services blocked in Aurangabad

May 12, 2018

After the clash was reported, Mumbai police rushed to the spot and resorted to the use of teargas shells to disperse the crowd. Section 144 CrPC has been imposed in the area. Thereafter, locals panicked and shut their shops. However, it is not clear what exactly triggered the clashes between the two communities. "I appeal to the citizens to maintain peace, do not take law in your own hands".

Can Rahul Gandhi Become PM In 2019? Mamata Banerjee Has Her Doubts

May 12, 2018

She made the startling revelation about her assassination attempt in an interview to a Bengali television channel "Zee 24 Ghanta'". The Federal Front is very strong now. And sometimes even function as the king. "Ihave never spoken about this to anyone", the Hindustan Times quoted the Trinamool Congress chief as saying.

Ayatollah claims Trump chided Middle East leaders before pulling out of deal

May 12, 2018

The Leader then hit back at the USA president for his "silly and cheap" comments on Iran that included more than 10 lies, saying Trump "made a damn mistake" threatening the Iranian establishment and nation. In a speech from the White House on Tuesday, Trump accused Iran of sponsoring terrorism and seeking nukes before announcing the USA withdrawal from the nuclear accord.

NAFTA has been frightful disaster for USA, says Donald Trump

May 12, 2018

Congress. On Friday, the three envoys wrapped up a meeting begun in Washington on Monday, in which "they worked intensely to identify points of agreement that would lead to the balance needed to reach a successful negotiation", according to the ministry.

Israel calls upon Assad to 'get rid' of Iranian forces

May 12, 2018

Tehran and its allied Shi'ite Muslim militias back Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Its deployment in Syria would give the country's air defenses a substantial boost against frequent reported Israeli attacks on regime and Iranian targets in the country.

Governor Fallin vetoes Constitutional Carry Bill

May 12, 2018

Nathan Dahm, R-Broken Arrow. It also passed the Oklahoma Senate by a vote of 33 to 9. It simply, she said , "allows faith-based agencies that contract with Oklahoma to continue to operate in accordance with their beliefs". "Again, I believe the firearms laws we now have in place are effective, appropriate and minimal, and serve to reassure our citizens that people who are carrying handguns in this state are qualified to do so".

NRA Sues Cuomo, Supt. Vullo Over Regulatory Actions Against Gun Liability Insurers

May 12, 2018

Cuomo urged in a press release that "New York may have the strongest gun laws in the country, but we must push further to ensure that gun safety is a top priority for every individual, company, and organization that does business across the state".

Amid AMU Row, Another BJP MP Calls Jinnah a 'Mahapurush'

May 12, 2018

The members claimed the recent mischief at AMU where students clashed with right-wing activists, and the ruckus at Jamia, were attempts to destroy minority institutions. He was, is and shall always remain a great person. Noted yoga guru and Patanjali Ayurved founder Baba Ramdev too joined the ongoing debate over the removal of Muhammad Ali Jinnah's portrait from the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) in Uttar Pradesh .

AT&T chief lobbyist out, says hiring Cohen was a 'big mistake'

May 12, 2018

Trump "did drain the swamp..." The president has denied Ms. Clifford's claims. Rudolph W. Giuliani, a lawyer for Trump, said Wednesday that the president was unaware of Cohen's consulting agreements. AT&T's ties to Cohen have prompted questions from USA lawmakers about whether AT&T sought to influence the government's independent merger review."Everything we did was done according to the law and entirely legitimate", Stephenson wrote in an email .

Concerned auto executives to meet with Trump over fuel economy rules

May 12, 2018

Afterward, two major auto industry trade groups said in a joint statement that Trump expressed an "openness to a discussion with California on an expedited basis". "We're in favor of year-over-year fuel efficiency [increases]", he said. But I'm representing the United States. "But NAFTA has been a terrible, disgusting disaster for this country, and we'll see if we can make it reasonable", the Republican president added.

This is what lava damage from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano looks like

May 12, 2018

Geological Survey's Volcano Hazards Program, released a warning stating that the current conditions near and in the Kilauea volcano may provoke further explosions. Fifteen vents are now spread through the Leilani Estates and Lanipuna Gardens neighborhoods. In a letter dated Wednesday, Gov. David Ige asked Trump to formally declare the state a "major disaster".

Siemens, PSA and Airbus monitoring Iran developments after Trump move

May 12, 2018

Washington said at the time that it would also revoke the export license needed by planemakers to sell commercial planes to Iran. "As we have throughout this process, we'll continue to follow the USA government's lead", said Boeing spokesman Gordon Johndroe.

Defeated Malaysian chief to go on vacation, denies fleeing

May 12, 2018

Mahathir has pledged a full independent investigation into the billions of embezzled funds and many believe this will implicate Najib . "I take this opportunity to wish health and success for Your Eminence and prosperity and glory for the Malaysian nation from God", Rouhani added in his message.

President Donald Trump And Vice President Mike Pence Visit Elkhart, Indiana

May 12, 2018

President Trump was sacked up at a campaign rally in Northern Indiana Thursday night. President Donald Trump did what he came to IN to do: re-energize his base following an ugly U.S. Donnelly, Trump said, will "say one thing in Elkhart" and then support the "radical, liberal agenda". Notre Dame students were among attendees at the rally and at a nearby counter-protest.

Governor's 'May revision' budget proposes additional $100 million for CSU deferred maintenance

May 12, 2018

Jerry Brown made a special appearance at the 2018 ACWA Spring Conference & Exhibition during its Thursday Luncheon, delivering a keynote address touching on almost every challenge within the state's water community and highlighting the plan.

Red Bull duo promise to leave 'few millimetres more'

May 12, 2018

Speaking to reporters at the Spanish Grand Prix, the Australian and his 20-year-old Dutch team mate said there had been a lot of discussion between all parties back at the factory. The new regulations, which are created to help drivers overtake, have been fast-tracked thanks to votes from Mercedes, Ferrari , Williams, Force India and Sauber .

Mariners-Tigers game on Friday officially rained out

May 12, 2018

Cleveland will visit Comerica Park next week during Detroit's six-game homestand. Jeimer Candelario has helped lead the Tigers' offense this year with five home runs, 16 RBIs and 21 runs scored. The club's starting pitching staff has an ERA of 3.96, a WHIP of 1.24 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 7.2. They are coming off a 9-3 win at Toronto on Thursday.

Treasury inspector general probing possible leak of Cohen financial records

May 12, 2018

Cohen created " Essential Consultants ", a Delaware LLC, in October 2016, just before the election. Among the claims Cohen says are incorrect: A wire transfer he supposedly received, sent to an account in Toronto, was actually received by a Canadian citizen named Michael Cohen for foreign aid work the Canadian Cohen did in Tanzania.

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