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Federal judge orders election recount in MI to begin on Monday

December 10, 2016

U.S. District Judge Mark Goldsmith issued the written order early on Monday after a Sunday night hearing in federal court in the Eastern District of MI. Trump and the Pennsylvania GOP had opposed the recount. In an interview on #Fox News, Chris Wallace asked Jill Stein about her recount motive.

House OKs bill to ban abortion after 20 weeks

December 09, 2016

Senate Bill 127 was passed by the state House 64-29 on Thursday and then again later in the evening by the Senate 23-8. The author of the bill and a former Christian radio talk show host, Janet Folger Porter, welcomed the approval of bill and wrote on her blog Faith2Action, "The Heartbeat Bill just passed the Ohio Senate, which had been held it up for the last six years".

Chief Minister, Others Meet Sasikala Natarajan At Jayalalithaa's Poes Garden

December 09, 2016

Amma's last rites were performed by her closest aide Sasikala Natarajan. O Panneerselvam, who was sworn in as Chief Minister along with a 31-member Cabinet in the middle of last night within a couple of hours of the formal announcement of the death of Jayalalithaa, stood off to one side.

AT&T-Time Warner Deal Faces Some Tough Questions

December 09, 2016

But he was concerned that President-elect Donald Trump, whose administration will decide whether to approve the merger, had said during the campaign that it should be blocked. "We got a really aggressive letter from the Federal Communications Commission about zero-rating - that's regulating pricing", said Stephenson, speaking at the Business Insider Ignition conference.

Israel rejects Paris summit, open to talk with Palestinians

December 08, 2016

Despite its peace initiative being a non-starter, the French government refuses to be deterred and hopes to convene a gathering of foreign ministers on December 21, according to French newspapers Le Monde and Le Figaro. Israeli officials have long opposed the initiative, which would involve an worldwide summit in Paris at the end of December aimed at restarting long-stalled peace efforts with the Palestinians.

Texas elector says he won't vote for Trump

December 07, 2016

Presidential electors cast their electoral college votes later this month - and there's an effort to convince some of them not to vote for Donald Trump. There had not yet been a Republican defection at the time , but Baca told the magazine that all they needed was one. The odds are slim that the plaintiffs will win their lawsuit, but the suit itself is proof that Trump opponents are pulling out all of the stops to keep him from the White House.

Renzi quits; Italian populists seek quick vote to win power

December 06, 2016

Spearheaded by Five Star, the biggest rival to Renzi's Democratic party, the "No" campaign also capitalised on Renzi's declining popularity, a sluggish economy and the problems caused by tens of thousands of migrants arriving in Italy from Africa.

OLYMPICS/ IOC urges Tokyo to set budget soon to cut costs further

December 05, 2016

In fact, the new budget also estimates that projected revenue from tickets, broadcasting and sponsorships should match these costs, according to the L.A. "Like the organizers of the LA 1984 Games, we believe we have a responsibility and a tremendous opportunity to put forward a plan that will serve Los Angeles and the Olympic Movement long after the Games are over in 2024".

Hawkeyes Heading To Outback Bowl

December 05, 2016

ET. With Florida playing in Tampa, the Canes, Noles, and Gators will all be playing in the state of Florida. The Gators are quarterbacked by former Purdue quarterback Austin Appleby, who was the starter behind center for the Boilermakers in Iowa senior C.J.

NGO alleges gangrape of US tourist in a CP hotel

December 05, 2016

In the complaint, the victim has alleged that she was gang-raped by five men including her tourist guide at her hotel room. The case has taken up by the Connaught Place police station. She said she was threatened with bad consequences if she told anyone", police sources said. She had come to India as a tourist with her friends. The woman immediately left India and went back to United States after the incident.

South Korea announces symbolic, new sanctions on N. Korea

December 04, 2016

In the latest attempt to cripple North Korea's nuclear capabilities, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) imposed new restrictions on its coal export industry. "Comprehensive" sanctions send North Korea deeper into isolation and increase the risks of a war that no one wants, a war that could be truly catastrophic.

Trump effect unknown in tight Austrian presidential election

December 04, 2016

Van der Bellen won the initial election but its had to be rerun after irregularities with votes What would a Hofer victory mean for Europe? Last month, he told Austrian broadcaster ZIB 2 that Trump's election campaign had been "horrible". Bernhard Glitschtaler, 29, a nose-pierced author of several books on Nazi crimes in the province of Carinthia, said he tried several times to set up a memorial for victims of the Third Reich in his native valley, but was rebuffed by other locals.

Nawaz Sharif wants to participate in Trump's oath taking ceremony

December 04, 2016

Trump's transition team, Kirby pointed out, isn't required to contact the State Department to get briefed before making a call to a foreign government leader or head of state. Pakistan's Foreign Office spokesperson had stated this week that Pakistan attaches great importance to its relations with the United States and would continue to work with the new U.S.

Michigan AG files emergency motion to stop Jill Stein's 'frivolous, expensive' recount

December 03, 2016

Lawyers for the Trump campaign argued Thursday that Green Party nominee Jill Stein , a "bottom-dwelling candidate", cannot seek the expensive, time-consuming recount because she was not "aggrieved" to the point where potential miscounting of votes could have cost her the election.

Parents disarm their son who brought guns to Utah school

December 03, 2016

The fast-acting parents reportedly held their son until police came and took him aside for questioning. Some studies suggests that CAP laws bring down the rates of accidental shootings and suicides among children, according to a report from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, but there's little research on how relevant such studies are in cases where minors seek to act out violently.

United Nations commission: ethnic cleansing underway in South Sudan

December 03, 2016

Of these, 64 incidents (little more than 70 per cent) involved violence against humanitarian personnel or assets. "Humanitarian organizations in South Sudan are striving every day to save lives and alleviate suffering across this country", humanitarian coordinator Eugene Owusu said .

UN Security Council expected to adopt new sanctions on N

December 01, 2016

It conducted its latest nuclear test on September 9, and the United States and China, a North Korea ally, spent over two months negotiating new sanctions. "We do note that our action will be felt and will impede the DPRK [North Korea] regime's ability to continue these program". "We do not claim that this resolution is going to cause North Korea to abandon its nuclear weapons program but this resolution would make it significantly more hard", the diplomat emphasized.

Morocco TV show apologizes for advising makeup to hide abuse

December 01, 2016

Broadcast on Channel 2M's daytime talk show Sabahiyat on November 23, guest Lilia Mouline offered tips to female viewers on how to "camouflage traces of violence" with make-up. What's your reaction to the video? Tons of people shared their opinions on social media, including one user who wrote, "Host spends more time talking about the best brand of makeup to cover domestic violence bruises than the actual issue of domestic violence".

Congressional Democrats Call On Trump To Fire Bannon

November 30, 2016

Bannon repeatedly and aggressively pushed stories that promote anti-Semistism, xenophobia, and racism", the letter said . "We strongly urge you to rescind this appointment immediately and build a diverse White House staff who are committed to the core American values of inclusiveness, diversity and tolerance ", the missive concludes.

Some blacks applaud Castro legacy of racial equality

November 30, 2016

Under Fidel, the Cuban Revolution supported and inspired several left-wing groups and parties in South America who challenged the USA and its policy of supporting right-wing dictators in the continent. It was the first time in more than 50 years a United States airline provided regular commercial service to Havana. Wednesday's flight is due to leave Charlotte-Douglas International Airport bound for Havana's José Martí International Airport at 8:50 a.m., after a ceremony that will include ...

Key quotes of AP's interview with Iraq's prime minister

November 30, 2016

Last week Popular Mobilisation fighters cut the supply route to Mosul from the Syrian half of Islamic State's self-styled caliphate, driving up prices in the city. The six-week old offensive to re-take the jihadists's stronghold has seen Iraqi troops enter about a quarter of the city on its eastern outskirts where they are now moving cautiously to avoid civilian casualties.

Trek to Castro's final resting spot traces revolution's past

November 30, 2016

An honor guard fires off 21-gun salutes to mark the start of services paying tribute to the late Fidel Castro, in Havana , Cuba, Monday, Nov. 28, 2016. In that sense, the tributes were also an assurance that he cultivated friends and relationships widely. WASHINGTON (AP) - White House spokesman Josh Earnest says a high-ranking presidential adviser and the top diplomat to Cuba will represent the United States at Fidel Castro's funeral.

Results of polls show people are against corruption, want progress: PM Modi

November 30, 2016

Be it the Northeast, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, or Gujarat, BJP has performed well everywhere. According to Zee Media , the commission is announcing the results of mid-term election of Gondal taluka panchayat, general election of two municipalities and by-election for four district panchayats and 15 taluka panchayats.

Thousands Flee Eastern Aleppo As Syrian Regime Forces Advance

November 29, 2016

Syrian regime warplanes pounded besieged neighbourhoods of eastern Aleppo, killing at least 30 civilians and injuring 250 more, a civil defence official said on Tuesday. "The situation is very bad". For Assad, taking back Aleppo would shore up his grip over the main population centers of western Syria where he and his allies have focused their firepower while much of the rest of the country remains outside their control.

Twitter satires about Shilpa Shetty's casual talk

November 29, 2016

Shilpa Shetty is a national icon in India, but is also well-known in Britain for her appearance, and eventual win, on Celebrity Big Brother. The popular newspaper asked Shetty about her views on a new and improved reading syllabus for Indian schoolchildren.

George Orwell's 'Animal Farm' is children's book for Shilpa Shetty

November 29, 2016

Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty has been ridiculed for saying children should read George Orwell's Animal Farm to learn to care for animals. Tweeple began tweeting with the hashtag #ShilpaShettyReviews to roast the Chura Ke Dile Mera actress, coming up with their own unique summaries of various popular book titles.

Modi asks BJP MPs, MLAs to submit bank acct statements

November 29, 2016

While the announcement caught the entire country by surprise - and led to a fair amount of panic - the Opposition has since accused the BJP of having tipped off industrialists and thier own partymen about the move. At the meeting, Amit Shah told party MPs to motivate traders in panchayats, municipalities and other local bodies falling in their constituency to shift to cashless transactions.

Ohio State attack: Terrorism eyed as more info sought

November 29, 2016

A vehicle and knife attack by an Ohio State University student of Somali origin is being investigated as a possible terror attack, a USA congressman and another government source said . "19th and College", OSU Emergency Management tweeted Monday morning. The neighbor said she noticed him hanging around people she did not recognize from the neighborhood in the past week or so.

Why Chrissy Teigen Offered to Carry Kim Kardashian West's Next Baby

November 28, 2016

Despite that perk, she's still not sure, revealing, "I don't know if it's for me". Following her consultations, I'm visited fertility speciality Doctor Huang to discuss the possibility of a gestational surrogate. However, Kim has admitted she's anxious about using a surrogate in case she doesn't love the baby as much as her other two children. You know, the thing where, if tries to carry a third child, she could "bleed to death ".

Embrace digital banking to tide-over currency crunch: PM Modi

November 28, 2016

In the United States and many other countries, the "cashless" approach is a simple one when cards are accepted nearly anywhere and people conduct their entire existence via smartphone. "I invite small traders to adopt cashless economy as it will bring about a huge transformation in the country", he added. "Don't do anything due to which, when there is an investigation, the name of the poor comes on record and he gets into trouble because of you", he said.

Syrian girl Bana tweets she 'almost died' after bombing

November 28, 2016

In between death and life now, please keep praying for us". "Tonight we have no house, it's bombed & I got in the rubble", read the tweet , which was "signed" by Bana. Government forces retook six rebel-held districts over the weekend, after a almost two-week operation to recapture the city. Around 10,000 civilians have fled eastern Aleppo towards both government and Kurdish-controlled districts and neighbourhoods.

Clinton asked to challenge USA election results, which 'may have been hacked'

November 27, 2016

Statistics say Trump was able to get over 270 Electoral College votes because Michigan's 16 votes were not apportioned as the contest there is still too close to call. Some leading political analysts, whom I repeatedly echoed, said the popular vote would drive the electoral college result unless the margin were less than 1 percentage point, as it was when George W.

Hundreds flee for government-held districts in Aleppo

November 27, 2016

Syrian regime forces have entered eastern Aleppo and have retaken parts of its largest district, in what appears to be the launch of a long-threatened ground assault to seize control of the area from rebels. Such attacks have killed a total of 27 civilians since the offensive began, among them 11 children. The United Nations has a plan to deliver aid to Aleppo and evacuate the sick and wounded, which rebel factions have approved but which Damascus has not yet agreed.

Survey says France's Fillon likely to win conservative primary

November 26, 2016

Juppe, who bowed out after big strikes over planned welfare cuts and pension reform when prime minister in the mid-1990s, says Fillon simply can not deliver on his cut-backs promise. Former boss Sarkozy stands accused of cutting 10,000 police jobs while president - a policy that the ruling Socialists have mostly reversed through new recruitment since the attacks.

Myanmar pursuing 'ethnic cleansing' of Rohingya Muslims

November 25, 2016

Meanwhile, the Bangladeshi Foreign Ministry said "thousands of distressed Myanmar citizens including women, children and elderly people continue to cross the border" even though Bangladeshi border guards have tried to prevent the influx. Bangladesh is under worldwide pressure to accommodate the fleeing Rohingyas into their country, but Dhaka insists they have scant resources to help the refugees if they do enter.

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