Volkswagen pleaded guilty Friday to three criminal counts for a scheme to get around U.S. pollution rules. If a federal judge agrees to the Justice Department’s sentencing recommendation, the scandal will end up costing the company more than $20 billion in the U.S. alone, not counting lost sales and brand value.
Day: March 11, 2017
Trump lawyers knew Flynn might register as foreign agent
Flynn, President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser, who was fired from the W… . White House press secretary Sean Spicer talks to the media during the daily press briefing at the White House in Washington, Friday, March 10, 2017.
Silva, Aguero send Man City into FA Cup semis with Boro win
Middlesbrough goalkeeper Brad Guzan, left, blocks Manchester City’s David Silva during the English FA Cup quarter final at the Riverside Stadium in Middlesbrough, England, Saturday March 11, 2017.
The Latest: Organizers of canceled Dutch rally urge calm
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses his supporters in Istanbul, Saturday, March 11, 2017. The Dutch government on Saturday withdrew landing permission for the Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu’s aircraft, drawing the ire of the Turkish president and escalating a diplomatic dispute between the two NATO allies over campaigning for a Turkish referendum on constitutional reform.
Victory proves too good for Glory
The Glory stopper was left rooted to the spot in the 74th minute when James Troisi lashed home a stunning goal from outside the box to put an exclamation point on Victory’s outstanding performance. It is that attacking threat that sets second-placed Victory apart from the likes of Melbourne City, Brisbane Roar and Perth.
Uttarakhand: Chief Minister Harish Rawat loses Haridwar seat to BJP
The people in Uttarakhand seem to have voted against Harish Rawat’s Congress government this time as the exit poll predicted a clean sweep by the BJP which is expected to get over 50 out of 71 Assembly seats. The BJP fared poorly in the last UP elections, winning only 47 out of 403 assembly seats, but it clinched 73 out of 80 parliamentary constituencies in 2014 with Modi standing in the holy city of Varanasi.
Trump invites Palestinian leader to the White House
Abbas has spent many hours on the phone and in meetings with USA presidents and secretaries of state over the past decade but he has been unsuccessful when reaching out to Trump. “President Trump has extended an official invitation to President Abbas to visit the White House soon to discuss ways to resume the political process, stressing his commitment to a peace process that will lead to a real peace between the Palestinians and the Israelis”, said Abbas spokesman Nabil Abu Rdainah.
Trump Got His Obama Wiretap Information From A Breitbart News Article
About 54 percent said they also believe the media “has assumed the role of the opposition party, constantly opposing the president and his policies at every turn”, seemingly consistent with Trump’s proclamation that the “fake news” media are “enemies of the American people”. Until Wednesday, Mr Spicer had steadfastly declined to discuss Mr Trump’s assertion that former president Barack Obama ordered wiretap surveillance of Trump Tower – an act that Mr Trump condemned as a scandal comparable in scale to McCarthyism or Watergate.
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Jwala Gutta’s badminton academy to start next month
Hyderabad, Mar 11: Ace shuttler Jwala Gutta today announced the launch of her badminton academy here to nurture young talents. The academy, which would come up next month, is being set up in partnership with Knock Out Wellness Labs LLP, a sister concern of Franchise India.
Songs Of Praise to be produced by independent companies for BBC
Avanti has previously worked with music stars like Katherine Jenkins and Bryn Terfel, while Nine lives Media specialises in making documentaries such as Dispatches and Panorama. Avanti Media Joint CEO, and Songs of Praise Series Executive Producer, Emyr Afan, said: “I am delighted that Avanti, in partnership with Nine Lives Media, has been trusted with the Nation’s favourite and most important BBC religious series, Songs of Praise “.
Chance for bands to play festival
BUDDING bands have been urged to sign up for a chance to play at this year’s Bingley Music Live.
HIL 2017: Kalinga Lancers turn the tables with title win
Kalinga Lancers defeated Dabang Mumbai 4-1 to win the Hockey India League title on Sunday. Kalinga Lancers’ march into the final of the Hockey India League had largely been guided by their foreign stars – captain Moritz Fuerste and Glenn Turner.
Pankaj Singh records over 1 lakh votes, BJP wins all eight seats
In Dadri assemble seat, Tejpal Nagar of BJP is also leading with 55384 votes in the 11th round of voting. Going by the counting of votes till noon, Singh polled 99,530 votes, while Samajwadi Party candidate Sunil Choudhary got 32,623 votes.
Palestinian president to visit White House soon
US President Donald Trump on Friday invited Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to the White House, an Abbas spokesman said, after the two leaders spoke by phone for the first time since Trump took office. The invitation was extended to Abbas by Trump during their first phone conversation on Friday since the USA president’s inauguration on January 20, the official Palestinian news agency Wafa reported.
Lincoln City fans head to Arsenal for FA Cup quarter-final
Silva and Aguero on target to seal Guardiola’s return to Wembley as Manchester City beat Middlesbrough to book FA Cup semi spot LIVE: Bournemouth v West Ham, Everton v West Brom and Swansea v Hull… all the Premier League action as it happens Spurs need to show they aren’t a stepping-stone club if they want to stop Alli following Bale to Spain Alli and Kane don’t need to leave for Man United to win titles like I did… they can do it with Spurs, says Sheringham ‘I expected something dodgy and this has proved it’: Varnish not surprised by British Cycling’s cover-up following sexism claims ‘You’re either God and you walk on water or you are the Devil.
Event looks at Cold War and service
Visitors to the event, which takes place from Friday, July 7, to Sunday, July 9, on fields in Hunsworth Lane, near Cleckheaton , can see history in action from the First and Second World War with battle re-enactments as well as a WW1 camp and large trench system.
Buratai, Biafra and the Guardians of Empire Nigeria (2) by Fani-Kayode
The truth is that the unconscionable oppressors that constitute the Nigerian ruling elite and political class and those at the top never see things clearly until the explosion comes. More often or not they are intoxicated by the opium of power, they become deluded, they lose touch with reality and they are blinded by the awesome power that they wield.
Buhari’s arrival: Nsukka residents express happiness
Some residents of Nsukka near Enugu have expressed happiness on the arrival of President Mohammadu Buhari from a medical trip in the United Kingdom . President Buhari being welcomed by his wife Aisha, daughter Zahra and other family members shortly after he arrived in State House after a medical vacation in London on 10th March 2017 Mr Desmond Ugwu, a chieftain of All Progressive Congress thanked God for answering the prayers of Nigerians on Buhari.
Buhari’s arrival: Nsukka residents express happiness
Some residents of Nsukka near Enugu have expressed happiness on the arrival of President Mohammadu Buhari from a medical trip in the United Kingdom . President Buhari being welcomed by his wife Aisha, daughter Zahra and other family members shortly after he arrived in State House after a medical vacation in London on 10th March 2017 Mr Desmond Ugwu, a chieftain of All Progressive Congress thanked God for answering the prayers of Nigerians on Buhari.
NCC, CBN halt Etisalat’s takeover
The Nigerian Communications Commission and the Central Bank of Nigeria have got reprieve for Etisalat on the loan default crisis facing the company. Mr Tony Ojobo, the Director of Public Affairs of NCC said in a statement on Saturday in Lagos, that the reprieve came following a meeting convened by CBN and NCC to find a quick resolution to the crisis.
NCC, CBN halt Etisalat’s takeover
The Nigerian Communications Commission and the Central Bank of Nigeria have got reprieve for Etisalat on the loan default crisis facing the company. Mr Tony Ojobo, the Director of Public Affairs of NCC said in a statement on Saturday in Lagos, that the reprieve came following a meeting convened by CBN and NCC to find a quick resolution to the crisis.
David Miliband: Don’t pull up drawbridge after Brexit
Britain must make sure it does not pull up the drawbridge after Brexit and leave Europe to deal with the migration crisis on its own, David Miliband has said. The former British politician, who now heads up the International Rescue Committee , said it will be much harder for the UK to maintain a global role after leaving the European Union, which has seen hundreds of thousands of men, women and children seeking refuge from the civil war in Syria.
David Miliband: Don’t pull up drawbridge after Brexit
Britain must make sure it does not pull up the drawbridge after Brexit and leave Europe to deal with the migration crisis on its own, David Miliband has said. The former British politician, who now heads up the International Rescue Committee , said it will be much harder for the UK to maintain a global role after leaving the European Union, which has seen hundreds of thousands of men, women and children seeking refuge from the civil war in Syria.
Threats to China’s One Belt, One Road initiative, Latin America’s …
Threats to China’s One Belt, One Road initiative, Latin America’s declining left, The shifting role of journalism, What does Trump mean for US role in the world?, Will ‘Scoxit’ follow ‘Brexit’? A lone “Yes” campaign supporter walks down a street in Edinburgh, Scotland, after the result of the Scottish independence referendum, in which voters decided to remain in the United Kingdom, Sept. 19, 2014.
Threats to China’s One Belt, One Road initiative, Latin America’s …
Threats to China’s One Belt, One Road initiative, Latin America’s declining left, The shifting role of journalism, What does Trump mean for US role in the world?, Will ‘Scoxit’ follow ‘Brexit’? A lone “Yes” campaign supporter walks down a street in Edinburgh, Scotland, after the result of the Scottish independence referendum, in which voters decided to remain in the United Kingdom, Sept. 19, 2014.
Turkey’s determination against Kurds alienates US, Russia
Turkey achieved a milestone in its goals in Syria: It established a foothold in the heart of the country’s north after driving Islamic State militants away from its borders and seizing al-Bab, one of the extremist group’s major strongholds and a major supply route.
Commonwealth Youth Games beckons for U-17 team
The Vice President of the Ghana Beach Soccer Association Fred Nii Obour Afful has confirmed that the association will prepare at least one team to represent Ghana at the next Commonwealth Youth Games in the Bahamas next July. Mr Afful revealed that the initial games line up did not include Beach Soccer.
Netherlands cancels landing permission for Turkish minister
The Foreign Minister of Turkey Mevlut Cavusoglu laughs during a visit of the booth of Turkey at the tourism fair ITB in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, March 8, 2017. . The Foreign Minister of Turkey Mevlut Cavusoglu speaks during a visit of the booth of Turkey at the tourism fair ITB in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, March 8, 2017.
Netherlands cancels landing permission for Turkish minister
The Foreign Minister of Turkey Mevlut Cavusoglu laughs during a visit of the booth of Turkey at the tourism fair ITB in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, March 8, 2017. . The Foreign Minister of Turkey Mevlut Cavusoglu speaks during a visit of the booth of Turkey at the tourism fair ITB in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, March 8, 2017.
Roy Darvill admitted thirty charges relating to the abuse of young girls
A former British Legion volunteer who sexually abused children in foster care over a 20-year period has been jailed. Paedophile Roy Darvill, of The Crescent, Walthamstow, was sentenced to 16 years behind bars yesterday , at Snaresbrook Crown Court.
Roy Darvill admitted thirty charges relating to the abuse of young girls
A former British Legion volunteer who sexually abused children in foster care over a 20-year period has been jailed. Paedophile Roy Darvill, of The Crescent, Walthamstow, was sentenced to 16 years behind bars yesterday , at Snaresbrook Crown Court.
Industry hires and promotions: March 6-10, 2017
CoreLogic President and CEO, Anand Nallathambi , passed away on March 2, 2017, after a brief illness. “On behalf of the CoreLogic Board of Directors and our employees, it is with deep sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Anand Nallathambi,” stated Paul Folino, Chairman of the Board of Directors of CoreLogic.
Industry hires and promotions: March 6-10, 2017
CoreLogic President and CEO, Anand Nallathambi , passed away on March 2, 2017, after a brief illness. “On behalf of the CoreLogic Board of Directors and our employees, it is with deep sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Anand Nallathambi,” stated Paul Folino, Chairman of the Board of Directors of CoreLogic.
South Korea: Cheers, tears as Seoul wakes up to life without Park
President Park Geun-hye is due to leave office after a Constitutional Court on Friday upheld a vote by lawmakers to impeach her. With Park out, South Koreans’ attention is now turning to what leadership the next election will usher in, and how the new leadership will handle relationships with the US and North Korea.
South Korea: Cheers, tears as Seoul wakes up to life without Park
President Park Geun-hye is due to leave office after a Constitutional Court on Friday upheld a vote by lawmakers to impeach her. With Park out, South Koreans’ attention is now turning to what leadership the next election will usher in, and how the new leadership will handle relationships with the US and North Korea.
UN chief seeks more police for Congo mission as violence up
The United Nations secretary-general is seeking 320 additional police for the U.N. peacekeeping mission in Congo as tensions over long-delayed elections have caused violence to spread into new areas of the country. The new report by Antonio Guterres to the U.N. Security Council, obtained by The Associated Press, says a recent political agreement reached by the ruling party and opposition to hold presidential elections this year is in peril as the sides engage in brinksmanship.
Gerakan fears the rich may – take over’ Gurney Drive
GEORGE TOWN: Penang Gerakan is worried about Gurney Drive becoming a gathering spot for ‘high-class communities’ and losing its original ambience for ordinary Penangites. Its publicity bureau chief Ooi Zhi Yi said the state government had not fully revealed its plan on the reclaimed land off Gurney Drive.
Gerakan fears the rich may – take over’ Gurney Drive
GEORGE TOWN: Penang Gerakan is worried about Gurney Drive becoming a gathering spot for ‘high-class communities’ and losing its original ambience for ordinary Penangites. Its publicity bureau chief Ooi Zhi Yi said the state government had not fully revealed its plan on the reclaimed land off Gurney Drive.
How the Queen Mum helped Rory Duff’s dad secure Scotland’s greatest Twickers triumph
Seventy nine years after the last time that Scotland won a Triple Crown at Twickenham Kevin Ferrie looks back on ‘Wilson Shaw’s match’ with the son of the man who received a regal order to continue leading the visiting pack that day It is known by rugby aficionados as ‘Wilson Shaw’s match’ and was the first rugby match to be televised, but what is less well known is that it was a Scotland victory by royal command. The 1938 Calcutta Cup match was dominated by the visitors, yet the outcome was in the balance until the dying moments and it seems it may have been lost but for the woman who would become universally known to later generations as the Queen Mother.