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Hostages taken at French supermarket
- March 24, 2018
According to an AFP France correspondent, a police officer was shot in Carcassonne, some 5 miles away from where the hostage situation took place. "A man shouted and fired several times". Friday's attack occurred in a normally quiet part of France , where the main tourist attraction is the treasured walled city of Carcassonne. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
According to an AFP France correspondent, a police officer was shot in Carcassonne, some 5 miles away from where the hostage situation took place. "A man shouted and fired several times". Friday's attack occurred in a normally quiet part of France , where the main tourist attraction is the treasured walled city of Carcassonne. (more...)
Paddler Soumyajit Ghosh booked for rape; likely to miss Commonwealth Games
- March 24, 2018
Ghosh's future will now depend on the "final outcome of the police investigation and court verdict, if any, on the alleged rape charges against him by the teenager", the TTFI added. As per reports , the victim said that the two met through social media and friendship with meetings. "I will move court", Ghosh, who is now in Germany playing in the German Open, told a local news channel over the phone. (more...)
- March 24, 2018
Ghosh's future will now depend on the "final outcome of the police investigation and court verdict, if any, on the alleged rape charges against him by the teenager", the TTFI added. As per reports , the victim said that the two met through social media and friendship with meetings. "I will move court", Ghosh, who is now in Germany playing in the German Open, told a local news channel over the phone. (more...)
After 45 Days, Maldives President Lifts Emergency
- March 23, 2018
President Yameen imposed a State of emergency on February 5 for 15 days following a Supreme Court ruling that overturned convictions against nine opposition leaders, including exiled former President Mohamed Nasheed . "We will not give up, we will fight and we will overcome", he added. Maldives became a multiparty democracy in 2008. The state charged Maumoon with terrorism and obstructing justice on Tuesday. (more...)
- March 23, 2018
President Yameen imposed a State of emergency on February 5 for 15 days following a Supreme Court ruling that overturned convictions against nine opposition leaders, including exiled former President Mohamed Nasheed . "We will not give up, we will fight and we will overcome", he added. Maldives became a multiparty democracy in 2008. The state charged Maumoon with terrorism and obstructing justice on Tuesday. (more...)
Arrest after hoax bomb threats sent to schools - including in Surrey
- March 23, 2018
After a thorough search, no further information or evidence was discovered that would support the threat as being credible. Switzerland Point Middle School has been evacuated after a threatening message was found inside the school, the St. (more...)
- March 23, 2018
After a thorough search, no further information or evidence was discovered that would support the threat as being credible. Switzerland Point Middle School has been evacuated after a threatening message was found inside the school, the St. (more...)
Teen crashes into exam building during her driver's test, police say
- March 23, 2018
You leave the license exam office, get in the auto, try to calm your nerves, carefully check the mirrors, start the engine and. smash through the building you just left. "The impact caused significant damage to the vehicle and building", police said in a press release . The 60-year-old license examiner suffered non life-threatening injuries. (more...)
- March 23, 2018
You leave the license exam office, get in the auto, try to calm your nerves, carefully check the mirrors, start the engine and. smash through the building you just left. "The impact caused significant damage to the vehicle and building", police said in a press release . The 60-year-old license examiner suffered non life-threatening injuries. (more...)
Ireland's World Cup hopes remain alive as UAE stun Zimbabwe
- March 23, 2018
With the West Indies already assured of their place, attention will now turn toward tomorrow's final qualifying tie between Ireland and Afghanistan; you largely have Mohammad Naveed and his bowling to thank for this. And on the back of a heroic 80-run stand from Sean Williams, they looked destined to come out on the right side of a tense and frantic run chase. Williams was the star of the innings as he scored 80 off 80 balls but his dismissal in the 37th over changed the equation. (more...)
- March 23, 2018
With the West Indies already assured of their place, attention will now turn toward tomorrow's final qualifying tie between Ireland and Afghanistan; you largely have Mohammad Naveed and his bowling to thank for this. And on the back of a heroic 80-run stand from Sean Williams, they looked destined to come out on the right side of a tense and frantic run chase. Williams was the star of the innings as he scored 80 off 80 balls but his dismissal in the 37th over changed the equation. (more...)
2017 census estimates show healthy growth in Pitt County
- March 23, 2018
That is an increase of less than 6 percent since 2010 and less than 1 percent over the past year - about the same as the U.S.as a whole. Rutherford and Williamson Counties accounted for roughly half (49 percent) of the MSA's population growth. (more...)
- March 23, 2018
That is an increase of less than 6 percent since 2010 and less than 1 percent over the past year - about the same as the U.S.as a whole. Rutherford and Williamson Counties accounted for roughly half (49 percent) of the MSA's population growth. (more...)
Nominee for Western District US Attorney heads to Senate for confirmation vote
- March 23, 2018
It will see a 12.5 percent increase to the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and a two-year extension of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, which had faced defunding last fall. The federal spending measure could also allow Amtrak to move ahead with the replacement of the century-old Portal Bridge near Secaucus Junction, which was the source of the latest major headache for commuters last week. (more...)
- March 23, 2018
It will see a 12.5 percent increase to the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and a two-year extension of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, which had faced defunding last fall. The federal spending measure could also allow Amtrak to move ahead with the replacement of the century-old Portal Bridge near Secaucus Junction, which was the source of the latest major headache for commuters last week. (more...)
A Stormy forecast for '60 Minutes'
- March 23, 2018
Trump has denied the affair and the White House said the president didn't know about the hush money. Daniels's lawsuit is one of the court cases involving Trump and women that churned forward recently and could present him with legal and political complications. (more...)
- March 23, 2018
Trump has denied the affair and the White House said the president didn't know about the hush money. Daniels's lawsuit is one of the court cases involving Trump and women that churned forward recently and could present him with legal and political complications. (more...)
Weather Forecast: Cooler with scattered showers this weekend
- March 23, 2018
Tuesday , we see the best rains over the northern third of the state. Morning temperatures began on a chilly note with lows in the upper 30s to low 40s. Obviously, if this much rain were to fall, it would bring a flooding threat that could impact even our larger lakes and rivers Easter weekend and beyond. (more...)
- March 23, 2018
Tuesday , we see the best rains over the northern third of the state. Morning temperatures began on a chilly note with lows in the upper 30s to low 40s. Obviously, if this much rain were to fall, it would bring a flooding threat that could impact even our larger lakes and rivers Easter weekend and beyond. (more...)
Who Is Katsuko Saruhashi? Google Doodle Honors Japanese Geochemist On 98th Birthday
- March 23, 2018
She penned the formula that would allow scientists to determine the amount of carbonic acid in oceans-now one of the hallmark measures of climate change-by hand. In 1958, she established the Society of Japanese Women Scientists, to allow her female colleagues to network and discuss the challenges they faced in the workplace. (more...)
- March 23, 2018
She penned the formula that would allow scientists to determine the amount of carbonic acid in oceans-now one of the hallmark measures of climate change-by hand. In 1958, she established the Society of Japanese Women Scientists, to allow her female colleagues to network and discuss the challenges they faced in the workplace. (more...)
Former South Korean President Lee Myung-bak arrested
- March 23, 2018
Lee, 76, said that it was all his fault. Prosecutors can detain him for up to 20 days before formally charging him. Last year, Lee's successor ex-president Park Geun-hye was ousted from office for an influence-peddling scandal and is standing trial on charges of bribery, abuse of power and coercion. (more...)
- March 23, 2018
Lee, 76, said that it was all his fault. Prosecutors can detain him for up to 20 days before formally charging him. Last year, Lee's successor ex-president Park Geun-hye was ousted from office for an influence-peddling scandal and is standing trial on charges of bribery, abuse of power and coercion. (more...)
Ex-Playboy model gives emotional account of alleged affair with Donald Trump
- March 23, 2018
Just before the admission, Cooper showed McDougal a photo taken of her at a party during which she met Trump's son, Eric. "I looked at him and said, 'That's not me, I'm not that kind of girl.' And he looked at me and said, 'Oh, ' and he said, 'You're really special, '" Ms McDougal said. (more...)
- March 23, 2018
Just before the admission, Cooper showed McDougal a photo taken of her at a party during which she met Trump's son, Eric. "I looked at him and said, 'That's not me, I'm not that kind of girl.' And he looked at me and said, 'Oh, ' and he said, 'You're really special, '" Ms McDougal said. (more...)
China again sends aircraft carrier through Taiwan Strait
- March 22, 2018
Wong praised Taiwan's democratic path and took a shot at Mr. Xi's tightening grip on power. Once military contacts are normalized, Mattis and Pacific Command should reestablish routine transits by Navy ships and Air Force aircraft through the 100-mile Taiwan Strait separating the island from the mainland. (more...)
- March 22, 2018
Wong praised Taiwan's democratic path and took a shot at Mr. Xi's tightening grip on power. Once military contacts are normalized, Mattis and Pacific Command should reestablish routine transits by Navy ships and Air Force aircraft through the 100-mile Taiwan Strait separating the island from the mainland. (more...)
Peru's president offers resignation
- March 22, 2018
But analysts said the damage had been done, and the president could even announce his resignation ahead of the vote. "I've worked for almost 60 years of my life with complete honesty". "But I'm convinced that together we can show that we can once more push forward". The government denied vote-buying. Kuczynski had been scheduled to welcome Donald Trump on the USA president's first visit to Latin America next month, where numerous region's leaders plan to pressure Venezuelan ... (more...)
- March 22, 2018
But analysts said the damage had been done, and the president could even announce his resignation ahead of the vote. "I've worked for almost 60 years of my life with complete honesty". "But I'm convinced that together we can show that we can once more push forward". The government denied vote-buying. Kuczynski had been scheduled to welcome Donald Trump on the USA president's first visit to Latin America next month, where numerous region's leaders plan to pressure Venezuelan ... (more...)
Tillerson fall shows Trump learning game of politics
- March 22, 2018
Political observers say that Trump favored him because they were on the same wavelength when it came to foreign policies, unlike the man he replaced. "White House officials said that - as Tillerson traveled through Africa last week - White House chief of staff John F. (more...)
- March 22, 2018
Political observers say that Trump favored him because they were on the same wavelength when it came to foreign policies, unlike the man he replaced. "White House officials said that - as Tillerson traveled through Africa last week - White House chief of staff John F. (more...)
Lahore: Injury leaves Shahid Afridi out of second PSL eliminator
- March 22, 2018
Batting first Peshawar Zalmi were all out for 157 runs in their 20 overs. Quetta was weakened by the withdrawal of its key foreign players Kevin Pietersen (England), Shane Watson and Ben Laughlin (both Australia) who had security concerns about playing in Pakistan . (more...)
- March 22, 2018
Batting first Peshawar Zalmi were all out for 157 runs in their 20 overs. Quetta was weakened by the withdrawal of its key foreign players Kevin Pietersen (England), Shane Watson and Ben Laughlin (both Australia) who had security concerns about playing in Pakistan . (more...)
Jharkhand Lynching Case: 11 Including BJP Leader Get Life Imprisonment
- March 22, 2018
Last year, a dozen people were lynched in Jharkhand on charges of lifting children and carrying beef. The accused are Nityanand Mahato, of the BJP media cell, Vicky Saw, Sikander Ram, Vikram Prasad, Raju Kumar, Rohit Thakur, Kapil Thakur and Uttam Kumar were convicted under IPC sections 302 (murder), 147 (rioting), 148 (rioting with deadly weapon), 149 (unlawful assembly), 427 (mischief causing damage) and 435 (mischief by fire), Indian Express reported. (more...)
- March 22, 2018
Last year, a dozen people were lynched in Jharkhand on charges of lifting children and carrying beef. The accused are Nityanand Mahato, of the BJP media cell, Vicky Saw, Sikander Ram, Vikram Prasad, Raju Kumar, Rohit Thakur, Kapil Thakur and Uttam Kumar were convicted under IPC sections 302 (murder), 147 (rioting), 148 (rioting with deadly weapon), 149 (unlawful assembly), 427 (mischief causing damage) and 435 (mischief by fire), Indian Express reported. (more...)
Sacramento police shot 20 times at unarmed man in his yard
- March 22, 2018
Clark shared the home with his grandmother, grandfather and some siblings, according to his 25-year-old brother Stevante Clark. According to a Sacramento Police Department spokesperson, on Sunday evening, the authorities were summoned to the 7500 block of 29 Street after a caller told them that an unknown individual donning a hoodie and dressed in dark-colored clothes was attempting to steal a couple of cars in the area. (more...)
- March 22, 2018
Clark shared the home with his grandmother, grandfather and some siblings, according to his 25-year-old brother Stevante Clark. According to a Sacramento Police Department spokesperson, on Sunday evening, the authorities were summoned to the 7500 block of 29 Street after a caller told them that an unknown individual donning a hoodie and dressed in dark-colored clothes was attempting to steal a couple of cars in the area. (more...)
Sarkozy Is Said to Be Charged in Libyan Campaign-Finance Case
- March 22, 2018
He was first taken into custody in the Nanterre suburb west of Paris on Tuesday morning before returning for another grilling on Wednesday morning. A close ally of Sarkozy and former minister, Brice Hortefeux, has also been questioned by police. (more...)
- March 22, 2018
He was first taken into custody in the Nanterre suburb west of Paris on Tuesday morning before returning for another grilling on Wednesday morning. A close ally of Sarkozy and former minister, Brice Hortefeux, has also been questioned by police. (more...)
South Korea musicians to play first concert in North since 2007
- March 22, 2018
Yonhap News Agency reports that around 150 artists, at least ten of whom are "K-Pop" stars, will arrive in Pyongyang on March 31 as a reciprocal visit for North Korea's performance delegation sent to the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. -South Korean military exercises, calling them dress rehearsals for an invasion. Still, he said, there were clear plans as to their objective and how to achieve that. (more...)
- March 22, 2018
Yonhap News Agency reports that around 150 artists, at least ten of whom are "K-Pop" stars, will arrive in Pyongyang on March 31 as a reciprocal visit for North Korea's performance delegation sent to the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. -South Korean military exercises, calling them dress rehearsals for an invasion. Still, he said, there were clear plans as to their objective and how to achieve that. (more...)
Senators warn Trump administration isn't doing enough to prepare for 2018 elections
- March 21, 2018
Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, and former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson scheduled to testify. But that decentralization also means local jurisdictions in places that can have an outsized effect on the outcome of national races - like Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and MI - will be forced to defend against cyber-threats posed by entire nation-state adversaries like Russian Federation. (more...)
- March 21, 2018
Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, and former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson scheduled to testify. But that decentralization also means local jurisdictions in places that can have an outsized effect on the outcome of national races - like Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and MI - will be forced to defend against cyber-threats posed by entire nation-state adversaries like Russian Federation. (more...)
Pro-life Democrat Dan Lipinski narrowly wins primary against abortion advocate
- March 21, 2018
The 46-year-old father says he doesn't think Lipinski "is enough of a Democrat". Marie Newman, who was little-known when she made a decision to challenge Lipinski for the seat he inherited from his father, had backing from progressive groups as well as Sen. (more...)
- March 21, 2018
The 46-year-old father says he doesn't think Lipinski "is enough of a Democrat". Marie Newman, who was little-known when she made a decision to challenge Lipinski for the seat he inherited from his father, had backing from progressive groups as well as Sen. (more...)
More than a million NHS staff in line for 6.5% pay rise
- March 21, 2018
The deal, to be rolled out from 1 April, will mean that every NHS worker is paid at least £8.93 an hour - higher than the voluntary living wage of £8.75. The package will cost the government £4.2bn over the next three years. Crucially, "sources say the deal will be fully funded by the Treasury, rather than coming out of existing NHS budgets ", she adds. (more...)
- March 21, 2018
The deal, to be rolled out from 1 April, will mean that every NHS worker is paid at least £8.93 an hour - higher than the voluntary living wage of £8.75. The package will cost the government £4.2bn over the next three years. Crucially, "sources say the deal will be fully funded by the Treasury, rather than coming out of existing NHS budgets ", she adds. (more...)
John Oliver's Gay Bunny Book Outsold Mike Pence's Bunny Book
- March 21, 2018
Pence's family's book, " Marlon Bundo's A Day in the Life of the Vice President", was written by the vice president's daughter, Charlotte, and illustrated by second lady Karen Pence. 11 on Amazon. Oliver's book is also outselling former Federal Bureau of Investigation director James Comey's memoir, A Higher Loyalty , which ranks second on Amazon. (more...)
- March 21, 2018
Pence's family's book, " Marlon Bundo's A Day in the Life of the Vice President", was written by the vice president's daughter, Charlotte, and illustrated by second lady Karen Pence. 11 on Amazon. Oliver's book is also outselling former Federal Bureau of Investigation director James Comey's memoir, A Higher Loyalty , which ranks second on Amazon. (more...)
Fight against terrorism 'impossible' without public acting on hunches
- March 21, 2018
Of the almost 31000 public reports to Counter Terrorism (CT) Policing during 2017, more than 6600 (21.2%) resulted in useful intelligence - information which is used by United Kingdom officers to inform live investigations or help build an intelligence picture of an individual or group. (more...)
- March 21, 2018
Of the almost 31000 public reports to Counter Terrorism (CT) Policing during 2017, more than 6600 (21.2%) resulted in useful intelligence - information which is used by United Kingdom officers to inform live investigations or help build an intelligence picture of an individual or group. (more...)
Almost 500 sex offenders missing in Britain including nine in Cambridgeshire
- March 21, 2018
Sky News reports that almost all of the forces asked refused to name the offenders and most said that this was because it would violate the Data Protection act. Nationwide, officers have lost tabs on almost 500 registered sex offenders in Britain, who are meant to be supervised. "To ensure the safety and well-being of survivors of sexual offenses, as well as local communities, it is vital that the police strictly monitor sex offenders". (more...)
- March 21, 2018
Sky News reports that almost all of the forces asked refused to name the offenders and most said that this was because it would violate the Data Protection act. Nationwide, officers have lost tabs on almost 500 registered sex offenders in Britain, who are meant to be supervised. "To ensure the safety and well-being of survivors of sexual offenses, as well as local communities, it is vital that the police strictly monitor sex offenders". (more...)
SC Questions Use Of Aadhaar For Drawing Pension By Retired Government Staff
- March 21, 2018
Venugopal said that Article 21 ( right to life ) has two aspects, one deals with rights like Right to Food and Right to Education and the other pertains to Freedom of Conscience and Right to Privacy. Sixty committees were constituted to study the scheme before the Aadhaar Act was enforced in 2016. The government has assured the Supreme Court that Aadhaar is not a "fly-by-night effort to score some brownie points" and personal data collected from millions of people is safe from breach in ... (more...)
- March 21, 2018
Venugopal said that Article 21 ( right to life ) has two aspects, one deals with rights like Right to Food and Right to Education and the other pertains to Freedom of Conscience and Right to Privacy. Sixty committees were constituted to study the scheme before the Aadhaar Act was enforced in 2016. The government has assured the Supreme Court that Aadhaar is not a "fly-by-night effort to score some brownie points" and personal data collected from millions of people is safe from breach in ... (more...)
What Is Automatic Data Processing Inc's (NASDAQ:ADP) Share Price Doing?
- March 21, 2018
About 1.96M shares traded or 7.91% up from the average. New York Community Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADP ) has risen 15.83% since March 20, 2017 and is uptrending. Ameritas Inv Prtnrs has 0.14% invested in Automatic Data Processing, Inc . Barclays boosted their target price on shares of Automatic Data Processing from $121.00 to $128.00 and gave the company an "equal weight" rating in a research note on Thursday, February 1st. (more...)
- March 21, 2018
About 1.96M shares traded or 7.91% up from the average. New York Community Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADP ) has risen 15.83% since March 20, 2017 and is uptrending. Ameritas Inv Prtnrs has 0.14% invested in Automatic Data Processing, Inc . Barclays boosted their target price on shares of Automatic Data Processing from $121.00 to $128.00 and gave the company an "equal weight" rating in a research note on Thursday, February 1st. (more...)
Saudi Arabia's crown prince meets Trump
- March 21, 2018
US President Donald Trump brought several pictures of American weapons to a meeting with visiting Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman of Saudi Arabia . Greenblatt, Trump's special envoy for Middle East peace; and Michael Bell, the senior director for the Middle East at the National Security Council, Trump is said to have briefed Bin Salman on the status of their peace plan for the Israelis and Palestinians, which is reported to be nearing completion. (more...)
- March 21, 2018
US President Donald Trump brought several pictures of American weapons to a meeting with visiting Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman of Saudi Arabia . Greenblatt, Trump's special envoy for Middle East peace; and Michael Bell, the senior director for the Middle East at the National Security Council, Trump is said to have briefed Bin Salman on the status of their peace plan for the Israelis and Palestinians, which is reported to be nearing completion. (more...)
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