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Bureau of Meteorology staff investigated in AFP cryptocurrency probe
- March 08, 2018
The Bureau of Meteorology operates powerful IT infrastructure to allow it to crunch vast amounts of data for its complex climate modelling. The process of generating cryptocurrency - known as mining - is not illegal, but it is incredibly power hungry, thanks to the complex computational processes it requires. (more...)
- March 08, 2018
The Bureau of Meteorology operates powerful IT infrastructure to allow it to crunch vast amounts of data for its complex climate modelling. The process of generating cryptocurrency - known as mining - is not illegal, but it is incredibly power hungry, thanks to the complex computational processes it requires. (more...)
Suspected US Drone Strike in Afghanistan Kills Key Pakistani Militants
- March 08, 2018
But he would not say whether US drones or jet fighters bombed the militant compound. TTP has not commented on the reports. Pakistan intelligence sources have also confirmed the attack, saying missiles fired from a USA drone struck a facility where members of the extremist Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, or TTP, commonly known as the Pakistani Taliban, were receiving training for suicide bombings. (more...)
- March 08, 2018
But he would not say whether US drones or jet fighters bombed the militant compound. TTP has not commented on the reports. Pakistan intelligence sources have also confirmed the attack, saying missiles fired from a USA drone struck a facility where members of the extremist Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, or TTP, commonly known as the Pakistani Taliban, were receiving training for suicide bombings. (more...)
Siddaramaiah unveils new Karnataka flag
- March 08, 2018
Push for a separate state flag helped the Congress win over pro-Kannada organisations and Kannada voters and propel the image of BJP as a pro-Hindu party ahead of the elections . "Is there any provision in the Constitution which is prohibiting a state to have its own flag?" BJP leaders, including Shobha Karandlaje, had questioned it saying that Siddaramaiah was practising divisive politics. (more...)
- March 08, 2018
Push for a separate state flag helped the Congress win over pro-Kannada organisations and Kannada voters and propel the image of BJP as a pro-Hindu party ahead of the elections . "Is there any provision in the Constitution which is prohibiting a state to have its own flag?" BJP leaders, including Shobha Karandlaje, had questioned it saying that Siddaramaiah was practising divisive politics. (more...)
NY Senate unveils several measures to improve school security
- March 08, 2018
The other Democratic bills would ban a person who has been deemed an "extreme risk protection order" by a court or a person who has been convicted of domestic violence from purchasing a firearm. But the gun and school safety matters appear, if Heastie was correct Tuesday, not to be on the table for talks this month as Gov. Andrew Cuomo and lawmakers try to complete a 2018 spending plan by the March 31 deadline. (more...)
- March 08, 2018
The other Democratic bills would ban a person who has been deemed an "extreme risk protection order" by a court or a person who has been convicted of domestic violence from purchasing a firearm. But the gun and school safety matters appear, if Heastie was correct Tuesday, not to be on the table for talks this month as Gov. Andrew Cuomo and lawmakers try to complete a 2018 spending plan by the March 31 deadline. (more...)
Trump asked witnesses about special counsel conversations
- March 08, 2018
Mr. Porter, who resigned last month amid a domestic abuse scandal, told Mr. McGahn the president had suggested he might "get rid of" Mr. McGahn if he chose not to challenge the article, the people briefed on the conversation said. The latest edition of the Times stirring the pot of the Russian collusion delusion is the revelation that Trump talked to Mueller investigators, twice. (more...)
- March 08, 2018
Mr. Porter, who resigned last month amid a domestic abuse scandal, told Mr. McGahn the president had suggested he might "get rid of" Mr. McGahn if he chose not to challenge the article, the people briefed on the conversation said. The latest edition of the Times stirring the pot of the Russian collusion delusion is the revelation that Trump talked to Mueller investigators, twice. (more...)
Trump Says He May Travel to Israel for Embassy Move
- March 08, 2018
Unlike the previous administration, which declined to veto a vehemently anti-Israel resolution as it headed for the exits, Haley proudly recalled that she had promised Israel that this sort of thing would never happen again - and it hasn't. (more...)
- March 08, 2018
Unlike the previous administration, which declined to veto a vehemently anti-Israel resolution as it headed for the exits, Haley proudly recalled that she had promised Israel that this sort of thing would never happen again - and it hasn't. (more...)
Neiphiu Rio sworn in as Nagaland CM for the 4th time
- March 08, 2018
BJP's PDA partner Rio's Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP), despite being in the driver's seat, despite being in the driver's seat, has three cabinet ministers and the post of chief minister. Another important aspect this time is that the then ruling NPF which won 26 of the 58 seats it contested, is going to be the largest ever opposition party in the history of Nagaland Legislative Assembly history. (more...)
- March 08, 2018
BJP's PDA partner Rio's Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP), despite being in the driver's seat, despite being in the driver's seat, has three cabinet ministers and the post of chief minister. Another important aspect this time is that the then ruling NPF which won 26 of the 58 seats it contested, is going to be the largest ever opposition party in the history of Nagaland Legislative Assembly history. (more...)
Nor'easter could 'boom' with 'thundersnow' on Island
- March 08, 2018
Airports were also hit hard by the storm, with about 2,000 flights canceled in the NY area across JFK, Newark and LaGuardia, according to FlightAware . Parts of the state were especially at risk because nor'easter-driven wind last week left trees and utility poles vulnerable. Conditions are expected to deteriorate throughout the day and into Thursday morning, meaning more cancellations and delays are likely to follow. (more...)
- March 08, 2018
Airports were also hit hard by the storm, with about 2,000 flights canceled in the NY area across JFK, Newark and LaGuardia, according to FlightAware . Parts of the state were especially at risk because nor'easter-driven wind last week left trees and utility poles vulnerable. Conditions are expected to deteriorate throughout the day and into Thursday morning, meaning more cancellations and delays are likely to follow. (more...)
Former Trump Aide Refuses Mueller Subpoena
- March 08, 2018
Even if they get this guy on the stand, even if he turns over all kinds of information about Donald Trump , he's already kind of destroyed his credibility to the point that I don't think Mueller's going to take anything that this nut job has to say very seriously. (more...)
- March 08, 2018
Even if they get this guy on the stand, even if he turns over all kinds of information about Donald Trump , he's already kind of destroyed his credibility to the point that I don't think Mueller's going to take anything that this nut job has to say very seriously. (more...)
International Women's Day to be celebrated in Toowoomba
- March 08, 2018
We all stand to gain from improving equality in the workplace. The six short video clips encourage New Zealanders to voice their support for the budget bid which would see the midwifery-led maternity service, properly funded and resourced for the first time in more than a decade. (more...)
- March 08, 2018
We all stand to gain from improving equality in the workplace. The six short video clips encourage New Zealanders to voice their support for the budget bid which would see the midwifery-led maternity service, properly funded and resourced for the first time in more than a decade. (more...)
Sharply divided House debates school security, gun restrictions
- March 08, 2018
The most controversial measure in the bill allows school personnel who have completed a training program to serve as "school marshals" and carry firearms on school grounds through a voluntary opt-in program. House Democrats opposed the measure saying it will put more guns in schools. The main area of contention was a $67 million guardian program that would allow certain school personnel who are specially trained and certified by law enforcement to carry concealed weapons on campus to ... (more...)
- March 08, 2018
The most controversial measure in the bill allows school personnel who have completed a training program to serve as "school marshals" and carry firearms on school grounds through a voluntary opt-in program. House Democrats opposed the measure saying it will put more guns in schools. The main area of contention was a $67 million guardian program that would allow certain school personnel who are specially trained and certified by law enforcement to carry concealed weapons on campus to ... (more...)
Winter Storm Quinn Has Caused Thousands Of Flight Cancellations In The Northeast
- March 08, 2018
It will be a messy mix of snow and rain moving into central New England during the next few hours, the National Weather Service said early Thursday. Coastal flooding is also a concern in the region, with a warning in effect fir eastern MA, the weather service said. (more...)
- March 08, 2018
It will be a messy mix of snow and rain moving into central New England during the next few hours, the National Weather Service said early Thursday. Coastal flooding is also a concern in the region, with a warning in effect fir eastern MA, the weather service said. (more...)
Serious Fraud Investigation Office grills PNB MD for 5 hours
- March 08, 2018
India's federal police, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), has told a Mumbai court that the amount involving Modi's companies was likely to go up, according to the source and court filings, copies of which have been reviewed by Reuters . (more...)
- March 08, 2018
India's federal police, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), has told a Mumbai court that the amount involving Modi's companies was likely to go up, according to the source and court filings, copies of which have been reviewed by Reuters . (more...)
PSL: Gladiators beat Sultans by two wickets
- March 08, 2018
Certainly being the hot favourite for PSL 2018 title along with Karachi Kings, Multan Sultans don't seem short of playing the Final in Karachi on March 25, even if they fail to go through the last hurdle successfully. Hasan Khan scores the match-winning six for Quetta Gladiators! Sohaib Maqsood scored highest 85 runs unbeaten in 42 balls. Liam Dowson took 1 wicket for Zalmi in the match and he was the economy bowler in the match for his team. (more...)
- March 08, 2018
Certainly being the hot favourite for PSL 2018 title along with Karachi Kings, Multan Sultans don't seem short of playing the Final in Karachi on March 25, even if they fail to go through the last hurdle successfully. Hasan Khan scores the match-winning six for Quetta Gladiators! Sohaib Maqsood scored highest 85 runs unbeaten in 42 balls. Liam Dowson took 1 wicket for Zalmi in the match and he was the economy bowler in the match for his team. (more...)
Trump Reportedly Asked Key Witnesses What They Talked About with Mueller
- March 08, 2018
In January, the Times reported that Trump ordered Mueller to be fired previous year, but was stopped after McGahn threatened to resign rather than carry out Trump's order. McGahn refused, and Trump then tried to insist that he had never given the order at all. CBS News has also requested a comment from the White House. But Priebus, who is seeking to build a law practice as a Washington power broker who can open doors for clients, has maintained contact and occasionally visited the White ... (more...)
- March 08, 2018
In January, the Times reported that Trump ordered Mueller to be fired previous year, but was stopped after McGahn threatened to resign rather than carry out Trump's order. McGahn refused, and Trump then tried to insist that he had never given the order at all. CBS News has also requested a comment from the White House. But Priebus, who is seeking to build a law practice as a Washington power broker who can open doors for clients, has maintained contact and occasionally visited the White ... (more...)
MAFS Bad Boy (And Agency ECD) Dean Wells Attacks Show's Producers
- March 08, 2018
When she found out that boy's night had resulted in Dean trying to "swap" her for Carly, her reaction was pretty much all of ours: "Are you f--ing kidding me?!" Tracey did, however, admit that "it's really, really hard for me to keep defending him". (more...)
- March 08, 2018
When she found out that boy's night had resulted in Dean trying to "swap" her for Carly, her reaction was pretty much all of ours: "Are you f--ing kidding me?!" Tracey did, however, admit that "it's really, really hard for me to keep defending him". (more...)
Rafael (Ted) Cruz justifies mocking Robert (Beto) O'Rourke's name
- March 08, 2018
Madison County Judge C.E. McDaniel, Jr. received only 29% of total votes on Tuesday. Though Beto O'Rourke won outright, with 641,167 votes, or 61.8 percent, all three Democrats combined took only 1,037,199 votes, with 99 percent of the precincts reporting - 278,801 fewer votes than Cruz alone. (more...)
- March 08, 2018
Madison County Judge C.E. McDaniel, Jr. received only 29% of total votes on Tuesday. Though Beto O'Rourke won outright, with 641,167 votes, or 61.8 percent, all three Democrats combined took only 1,037,199 votes, with 99 percent of the precincts reporting - 278,801 fewer votes than Cruz alone. (more...)
Salvini 'Ready to Govern' Italy, No Deal with 5-Star Movement
- March 08, 2018
The far-right populist party leader Matteo Salvini is increasingly viewed as Italy's next prime minister after his Northern League party won more votes in Sunday's general election than his coalition partner, the media magnate Silvio Berlusconi's Forza Italia . (more...)
- March 08, 2018
The far-right populist party leader Matteo Salvini is increasingly viewed as Italy's next prime minister after his Northern League party won more votes in Sunday's general election than his coalition partner, the media magnate Silvio Berlusconi's Forza Italia . (more...)
Florida Lawmakers Pass Gun-School Safety Bill 3 Weeks After Massacre
- March 08, 2018
Shooting suspect Cruz was formally charged with 17 counts of first-degree murder Wednesday, which could mean a death sentence if he is convicted. "Literally no one asked for this ", wrote Sarah Chadwick, whose many posts excoriating President Donald Trump and lawmakers like Florida Senator Marco Rubio's responses to the February 14 shooting have gone viral. (more...)
- March 08, 2018
Shooting suspect Cruz was formally charged with 17 counts of first-degree murder Wednesday, which could mean a death sentence if he is convicted. "Literally no one asked for this ", wrote Sarah Chadwick, whose many posts excoriating President Donald Trump and lawmakers like Florida Senator Marco Rubio's responses to the February 14 shooting have gone viral. (more...)
Kerala love jihad: SC restores Hadiya's marriage which HC annulled past year
- March 08, 2018
A three-judge bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices AM Khanwilkar and Chandrachud pronounced the judgment today. In an affidavit filed before the top court, Hadiya said that she had married Jahan on her own will and sought the court's permission to "live as his wife". (more...)
- March 08, 2018
A three-judge bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices AM Khanwilkar and Chandrachud pronounced the judgment today. In an affidavit filed before the top court, Hadiya said that she had married Jahan on her own will and sought the court's permission to "live as his wife". (more...)
Mahatma Gandhi's Statue In Kerala and BR Ambedkar's Bust In Chennai Damaged
- March 08, 2018
According to latest reports, a statue of the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi , was defaced by an unidentified person in Kerala on Thursday morning. On Wednesday, a statue of social reformer and founder of Dravidian movement EV Ramasamy "Periyar" was vandalised in Tamil Nadu's Vellore district. (more...)
- March 08, 2018
According to latest reports, a statue of the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi , was defaced by an unidentified person in Kerala on Thursday morning. On Wednesday, a statue of social reformer and founder of Dravidian movement EV Ramasamy "Periyar" was vandalised in Tamil Nadu's Vellore district. (more...)
Second Storm of the Week Dumps Snow and Cripples Transit
- March 08, 2018
Airlines canceled close to 2,400 flights in the US on Wednesday, according to flight-tracking website FlightAware. About 38 million people from New Jersey to ME were under winter storm warnings and watches, just days after last weekend's deadly "bomb cyclone ". (more...)
- March 08, 2018
Airlines canceled close to 2,400 flights in the US on Wednesday, according to flight-tracking website FlightAware. About 38 million people from New Jersey to ME were under winter storm warnings and watches, just days after last weekend's deadly "bomb cyclone ". (more...)
Ronaldo does it again as Real Madrid dump PSG out of Europe
- March 08, 2018
They took their spending spree to a whole new level a year ago, spending a world-record 222 million euros ($264 million) to sign Neymar from Barcelona and committing 180 million euros to sign Kylian Mbappe from Monaco . Not for the first time, however, the 12-times European champions came into their own on the biggest stage of the continent. The game was a contrast to their awesome first leg display which gave them a 5-0 win at the Estadio do Dragao, but the goaless draw gave them a ... (more...)
- March 08, 2018
They took their spending spree to a whole new level a year ago, spending a world-record 222 million euros ($264 million) to sign Neymar from Barcelona and committing 180 million euros to sign Kylian Mbappe from Monaco . Not for the first time, however, the 12-times European champions came into their own on the biggest stage of the continent. The game was a contrast to their awesome first leg display which gave them a 5-0 win at the Estadio do Dragao, but the goaless draw gave them a ... (more...)
Accenture Plc (ACN) Position Raised by Itau Unibanco Holding SA
- March 08, 2018
Monroe Bank & Trust MI now owns 1,646 shares of the information technology services provider's stock worth $193,000 after purchasing an additional 358 shares in the last quarter. Therefore 88% are positive. Accenture Plc had 89 analyst reports since August 12, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The rating was upgraded by Argus Research on Tuesday, September 8 to "Buy". (more...)
- March 08, 2018
Monroe Bank & Trust MI now owns 1,646 shares of the information technology services provider's stock worth $193,000 after purchasing an additional 358 shares in the last quarter. Therefore 88% are positive. Accenture Plc had 89 analyst reports since August 12, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The rating was upgraded by Argus Research on Tuesday, September 8 to "Buy". (more...)
Oscars 2018: These are the Canadians who won Academy Awards
- March 08, 2018
Del Toro echoed his thoughts backstage. Guillermo del Toro's lavish, full-hearted monster romance " The Shape of Water " swam away with best picture at an Oscar ceremony flooded by a sense of a change for a movie business confronting the post-Harvey Weinstein era. (more...)
- March 08, 2018
Del Toro echoed his thoughts backstage. Guillermo del Toro's lavish, full-hearted monster romance " The Shape of Water " swam away with best picture at an Oscar ceremony flooded by a sense of a change for a movie business confronting the post-Harvey Weinstein era. (more...)
UN to make fresh attempt to reach Syrian rebel enclave
- March 08, 2018
Forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad took control of almost half of Eastern Ghouta on Wednesday, essentially cutting off one half of the enclave from the other, the government said. On February 24, the UN Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2401 which urges all belligerent parties to immediately stop all hostilities and adhere to a long-term humanitarian pause across Syria in order to ensure the safe and unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid, as well as medical ... (more...)
- March 08, 2018
Forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad took control of almost half of Eastern Ghouta on Wednesday, essentially cutting off one half of the enclave from the other, the government said. On February 24, the UN Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2401 which urges all belligerent parties to immediately stop all hostilities and adhere to a long-term humanitarian pause across Syria in order to ensure the safe and unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid, as well as medical ... (more...)
Dawood Ibrahim's top aide deported
- March 08, 2018
Takla, against whom a Red Corner Notice was issued in 1995, fled the country soon after 13 blasts rocked the Mumbai city in 1993. Senior advocate Ujjwal Nikam called the development a "big blow" to the don's gang. Kaskar, 31, who has turned his back on the "family business" is a devout Muslim who has chosen to become a "maulana", or a cleric-cum-religious teacher. (more...)
- March 08, 2018
Takla, against whom a Red Corner Notice was issued in 1995, fled the country soon after 13 blasts rocked the Mumbai city in 1993. Senior advocate Ujjwal Nikam called the development a "big blow" to the don's gang. Kaskar, 31, who has turned his back on the "family business" is a devout Muslim who has chosen to become a "maulana", or a cleric-cum-religious teacher. (more...)
Pakistani military shoots Indian spy drone down
- March 08, 2018
The Pakistani Army has shot down an Indian spy drone after it was found violating the worldwide airspace boundaries, the military officials have told media. The military maintains that the "spy drones" are used for aerial photography. During the last week alone, there have been clashes on the border which also caused civilian casualties. (more...)
- March 08, 2018
The Pakistani Army has shot down an Indian spy drone after it was found violating the worldwide airspace boundaries, the military officials have told media. The military maintains that the "spy drones" are used for aerial photography. During the last week alone, there have been clashes on the border which also caused civilian casualties. (more...)
Pension reform bill passes Senate committee in spite of teachers' vocal concerns
- March 08, 2018
Bowen said the bill would save Kentucky $3.2 billion over the next 20 years, but teachers in attendance feel the bill breaks a promise. An amendment was added to the bill in the House which states that while Reel was the first woman in Wyoming to hold a state office she was also the second in the country to hold a statewide office. (more...)
- March 08, 2018
Bowen said the bill would save Kentucky $3.2 billion over the next 20 years, but teachers in attendance feel the bill breaks a promise. An amendment was added to the bill in the House which states that while Reel was the first woman in Wyoming to hold a state office she was also the second in the country to hold a statewide office. (more...)
Winds let up Wednesday in Oklahoma
- March 08, 2018
According to the NWS, east winds of 20 to 30 miles per hour with gusts up to 60 miles per hour are expected, with the strongest winds Wednesday afternoon and evening. Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly sunny with a chilly breeze. (more...)
- March 08, 2018
According to the NWS, east winds of 20 to 30 miles per hour with gusts up to 60 miles per hour are expected, with the strongest winds Wednesday afternoon and evening. Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly sunny with a chilly breeze. (more...)
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