Day: March 2, 2019

Fresh snowfall in higher reaches of Kashmir

Srinagar :  The higher reaches in Kashmir received fresh snowfall, while the plains were lashed by rains, an official at the MeT Department said Saturday. The Meteorological Department has forecast another spell of wet weather across the state over the next few days. Many areas in the higher reaches […]

Chemical weapons watchdog says chlorine was used in Douma

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The global chemical weapons watchdog said Friday it found “reasonable grounds” that chlorine was used as a weapon in a deadly attack on the Syrian town of Douma last year. The determination was contained in a detailed report by the Organization for the Prohibition […]

Where the investigations related to President Trump stand

Where investigations related to President Donald Trump stand and what may lie ahead for him: WHAT’S THIS ALL ABOUT? Special counsel Robert Mueller is looking into whether the Trump campaign coordinated with Russia and whether the president obstructed the investigation. Trump also plays a central role in a […]

2020 Democratic hopefuls fanning out in early-voting states

CHARLESTON, S.C.  — Democratic presidential hopefuls are introducing themselves to voters in some of the earliest states that will weigh in on their campaigns to take on President Donald Trump in the 2020 election. Candidates are fanned out in South Carolina and Iowa on Saturday, spending time with […]

Eyeing 2020, White House steps up ‘socialism’ attack on Dems

WASHINGTON  — As the White House gears up for the 2020 campaign, it’s pressing the case that Democrats are rallying behind what it’s calling the policies of “socialism.” Trying to portray Democrats as out of step with ordinary Americans, Vice President Mike Pence said in a speech Friday […]

The Latest: Kim boards train at the end of Vietnam visit

DONG DANG, Vietnam  — The Latest on North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s departure from Vietnam (all times local): 12:50 p.m. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has boarded his private train at the Vietnam-China border, ending a trip that saw a summit breakdown with President Donald Trump. […]

The Latest: Kashmir displaced urge end to conflict

SRINAGAR, India— The Latest on the tensions between India and Pakistan (all times local): Hundreds of people who were forced to flee border villagers this week amid a dramatic escalation of hostilities between Pakistan and India have urged the international community to play its role in resolving the […]

Final assault on last IS-held pocket in Syria resumes

OUTSIDE BAGHOUZ, Syria — U.S.-backed Syrian forces on Friday resumed military operations to liberate the last piece of territory held by the Islamic state group in Syria after evacuating thousands of civilians and hostages who have been besieged inside, a spokesman said. Mustafa Bali said fighters from the […]

BJP wooing UP boatmen to sail through Lok Sabha polls

Lucknow :  The BJP seems to be wooing the boatmen of UP to sail through the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi praising them during his recent Allahabad visit and Amit Shah opting for the river route to attend a party programme in Ghazipur. According to […]

MNREGA officer in Bihar held for accepting Rs 1-lakh bribe

Patna : Vigilance sleuths on Friday arrested a MNREGA program officer while accepting a bribe of Rs one lakh in Saran district of Bihar. According to a release issued by the Vigilance Investigation Bureau, the officer posted in Masrakh block and holding the additional charge of Hasuapur block, was […]

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