The Pakistani government announced Thursday that they will be sending special envoys worldwide to highlight the deteriorating situation in Kashmir, according to a press statement by the Pakistani Embassy in Cairo. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi assured that the government, people and all political parties will vigorously provide moral, diplomatic and political support to the Kashmir cause. [Artigo completo...]
On April 18, there will be a "Show of Hands" event between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.at Racers Rock where students, faculty, and staff can place their hand print on Racers Rock as a sign of support to end sexual violence on campus. Last year , DCFOF responded to 220 sexual assault calls at local hospitals. This year's theme, "Embrace Your Voice", from The National Sexual Violence Resource Center builds ... [Artigo completo...]
The list focuses on high-tech products and industrial machinery that China exports. China, by contrast, has unique tools to counteract USA tariffs, according to analysts. "If it's slow, then there's time for adjustment". People and the markets have very short memories. WALL STREET: Major U.S. benchmarks ended higher. [Artigo completo...]
CBI sources say during questioning Rajiv Kochhar told officials that his relations with his brother and sister-in-law are strained and they meet only during family functions. As first reported by The Indian Express on March 29, Videocon promoter Venugopal Dhoot formed a joint venture with Deepak Kochhar, loaned him Rs 64 crore before he transferred ownership of the lending entity to him for just ... [Artigo completo...]
Officers noticed that she was highly intoxicated and had bloodshot, glassy eyes, and emitted a strong odor of alcohol from her breath. She had an open bottle of liquor right next to her. Police in Riverside, Illinois, arrested a Minnesota woman the village's police chief called "one of the worst DUI offenders in the United States" in a press release Monday night. [Artigo completo...]
Trinamool leaders said that TMC chief Mamata Banerjee feels that the party can affix its signatures only if all other like-minded parties in the opposition endorse it. "Parliament doesn't have to be in session", said a senior Opposition MP who has signed the petition. "I cannot give a reply and the way forward on the issue today as it can only be given by the leaders of various parties including... [Artigo completo...]
The announcement was made two hours after Duterte announced that he has accepted Aguirre's resignation. Learning of this development from Malacanang, Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña posted on his Facebook page, "What now, Mr. Guevarra placed second in the 1985 Bar examinations. Duterte was said to have been irked by the blunders of the Department of Justice (DoJ) under Aguirre's watch, including ... [Artigo completo...]
As part of its services, Telegram allows users to communicate via encrypted messages which can not be read by third parties, including government authorities. Telegram argues that the FSB violates consumer rights, while authorities say the app has been used by violent extremists. "Threats to block Telegram unless it gives up private data of its users won't bear fruit". [Artigo completo...]
There was a time several years ago, however, when she seemed to be enjoying the fruits of her free speech. "Whether that rises to the level of terrorism hopefully will be determined in the next couple weeks". "We called the cop again and told him there is a reason she went all the way from San Diego to there so she might do something ". "I don't know what concerns were conveyed to that police dep... [Artigo completo...]
Pawlenty will be entering a crowded field of candidates to replace outgoing Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton. The two-term Republican governor had been inching toward a run for months, quitting his Washington lobbying job and filing a campaign committee so he could begin fundraising. [Artigo completo...]
The marriage is scheduled to take place on May 12 in Patna and nearly 10,000 people including hundreds of VVIPs including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Sonia Gandhi are expected to attend the function. Talking about Aishwarya , she is the eldest of her three siblings. Her mother, Rabri Devi, was the chief minister then. Reports say that the wedding ceremony will take place ... [Artigo completo...]
The TDP members, who staged dharna inside the House even after the adjournment in the post-lunch session, described their eviction from the House as an "insult of Andhra Pradesh ". We never expected it. "We will take this seriously and begin our agitations from tomorrow". Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu could not entertain them in the House to force the government concede their "special s... [Artigo completo...]
On Wednesday , the Trump administration followed through, announcing that it will send National Guard troops to the border as part of a larger crackdown on illegal immigration. In 2010, President Barack Obama deployed National Guard troops to the border over fear of increasing drug-trafficking violence. Operation Jump Start is scheduled to end July 15, 2008. [Artigo completo...]
If confirmed, Robinson would fill a position that has been vacant since the retirement of former Chief Justice Chase Rogers in February. "I am confident that as chief justice, his tenure will be marked with distinction and his leadership will prove to be invaluable, should he be confirmed". [Artigo completo...]
Prosecutors have requested a 30-year prison term on Park, after charging her with colluding with a confidante to take tens of millions of dollars from businesses in bribes and extortion. "Long live President Park Geun-hye!" The protests show how deeply South Koreans are split along ideological and generational lines, the result of decades-long tension with rival North Korea and the lingering f... [Artigo completo...]
He has accused the island's hotels and restaurants of dumping sewage directly into the sea. More than 2 million tourists visited Boracay a year ago to enjoy its powdery beaches, spectacular sunsets and festive nightlife. "Boracay is a national treasure", PAL President Jaime J. Bautista said in a statement. "And the closure is necessary to ensure that Boracay will be there for the next generati... [Artigo completo...]
The Opposition and civil society groups have pressured Najib to step down over graft allegations regarding the 1Malaysia Development Berhad state investment firm, the subject of probes in at least six countries, including the US. On Thursday, Mahathir's nascent political party was dealt a blow after it was ordered to temporarily disband for failing to submit adequate documents for registration req... [Artigo completo...]
Reddy had also stated that his party cadre will conduct relay hunger strikes in every village, mandal and assembly constituency levels across state demanding the same. The marshals will remove them. "Cheap tactics like sitting in Parliament will not help", Midhun Reddy said while reacting to reports of TDP MPs staging a sit-in inside Parliament House from Thursday. [Artigo completo...]
He met parliamentary floor leaders of various political parties and explained the injustice being done to Andhra Pradesh. Union finance minister Arun Jaitley , while justifying the move, had said that the Centre was already providing the state with financial benefits equivalent to the SCS through the special package. [Artigo completo...]
He was received by Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Minister of State, Finance SP Shukla. "Officials of the two central banks held several rounds of talks to pave the way for swapping the banned currency notes but no progress has been made so far". [Artigo completo...]