Randeep Surjewala criticises PM Modi over 'grand welcome' to Saudi prince The Siasat Daily
• 1 hour ago Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman after signed off deals worth $20 bn with Pakistan.
A day after concluding his tour of Pakistan, crown prince arrived in India.
New Delhi: The Congress on Wednesday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for receiving Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the airport and asked whether according a “grand welcome” to those who praised Pakistan's “anti-terror” efforts was his way of remembering the Pulwama attack martyrs.
Slick spots will linger N of interstate 70 through midday The Republic - Nobody covers Columbus, Indiana like ...
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• 1 hour ago Slow down and use caution if traveling through midday.
While surface temperatures have risen above freezing and precipitation is falling as drizzle…slick spots from the early morning snow and freezing rain may linger for a couple more hours until temperatures can rise into the mid and upper 30s.
Slick spots will linger north of Interstate 70 through midday.
Islamic State closer to defeat in last Syrian enclave Gulf Times (Local, English)
• 1 hour ago The SDF on Monday called for 1,000-1,500 international forces to remain in Syria to ensure that Islamic State's territorial defeat is lasting.
Islamic State appeared closer to defeat in its last enclave in eastern Syria on Wednesday, as a civilian convoy left the besieged area where US-backed forces estimate a few hundred jihadists are still holed up.
Baghouz is the final scrap of ground left to Islamic State in the Euphrates valley region that became its last major stronghold in Iraq and Syria after a series of catastrophic defeats in 2017.
Chicago prosecutor recuses herself from Jussie Smollett case | Hosted Associated Press (AP)
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• 41 minutes ago CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago's top prosecutor recused herself from the investigation into the attack reported by "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett shortly after police requested another interview with the actor.
Smollett also said the attackers poured some kind of chemical on him.
Check out the AP's complete coverage of the Jussie Smollett case.
California rail line: White House seeks return of billions in funds - The Washington Post washingtonpost.com
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Trump's point is echoed in the Transportation Department's letter to the California High-Speed Rail Authority.
The U.S. Transportation Department said in a letter Tuesday that it plans to cancel about $929 million in federal grant money for California's high-speed rail project and announced that it would seek a return of $2.5 billion in funds that were already allocated for the project, spurring accusations of political retaliation from the state's Democratic governor, Gavin Newsom.
French court hits Swiss bank UBS with $5.1 billion penalty | Hosted Associated Press (AP)
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• 1 hour ago PARIS (AP) - A French court ordered Switzerland's largest bank, UBS, to pay 4.5 billion euros ($5.1 billion) in fines and damages for helping wealthy French clients evade tax authorities, wrapping up one of France's biggest-ever tax evasion trials.
The UBS case was among the first tackled by the French national financial prosecutor's office, created in 2013.
The court ordered criminal fines of 3.7 billion euros ($4.2 billion) for UBS' Swiss head office and 15 million euros ($17 million) for its French subsidiary, and civil damages of 800 million euros ($907 million).
What To Expect From North Korea At The Next Trump-Kim Summit : NPR NPR
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• 1 hour ago With just days to go before his second summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, President Trump seems to have tried to lower public expectations for the meeting set for Feb. 27-28 in Hanoi, Vietnam.
I think it accounts for about 50 percent of North Korea's nuclear capabilities.".
So North Korea's anticipated new offerings, many experts agree, may not be new at all.
Rand Stages Rapid Recovery against Pound and Dollar after Government Budget Plan Unveiled Pound Sterling Live
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• 1 hour ago The Rand was volatile Wednesday after Finance Minister Tito Mboweni set out its latest budget plan and as markets attempt to gauge whether its proposals for the public finances will be enough to save the nation's top credit rating.
The Pound-to-Rand rate was quoted 0.12% higher at 18.35 after paring back an earlier 0.39% gain in response to the budget.
However, government spending is set to come in at R1.665 tn, up from R1.543 tn previously, which is a level that is equal to 32.9% of GDP and leaves a budget deficit of -4.5% of GDP in its wake.
Three MPs quit May's Conservatives over 'dismal failure to stand up to' hard Brexiteers International breaking news and ...
• 3 hours ago "There has been a dismal failure to stand up to the hard line ERG which operates openly as a party within a party, with its own leader, whip and policy," they added.
Joined by the trio from the Conservatives, at 11 MPs, The Independent Group would be the joint fourth-biggest bloc in the Commons.
"We no longer feel we can remain in the party of a government whose policies and priorities are so firmly in the grip of the ERG and DUP," the MPs stated, referring to the European Research Group, a pro-Brexit faction of Conservative lawmakers, and the party's Democratic Unionist allies from Northern Ireland.
Barack Obama shares lavish meal with Chrissy Teigen, John Legend and the Currys - AOL AOL Logo
• 26 minutes ago Barack Obama had some good company at dinner on Presidents Day.
After their meal, Mina took to Instagram to share a group shot with the Currys and Obama.
Former U.S. President Barack Obama visits Prambanan Temple in Sleman, Yogyakarta, Indonesia June 29, 2017.
IS bride Shamima Begum's baby 'can be British citizen', suggests Sajid Javid | Politics News | Sky News : news.sky.com
• 1 hour ago Islamic State bride Shamima Begum's baby son can be British despite her citizenship being removed, Home Secretary Sajid Javid has suggested.
He suggested government lawyers had taken into account previous court rulings before providing advice on Shamima Begum's case.
Mr Javid stressed the removal of British citizenship "is only used in extreme circumstances, where conducive to the public good".
Bernie Sanders raises $6 million in first 24 hours - CBS News CBS News/NY Times
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• 1 hour ago Newly announced Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders has raised $6 million since his campaign launched Tuesday morning, and $5.9 million in the first 24 hours, Sanders' campaign tells CBS News' Jenna Gibson.
"We're gonna win," Sanders told "CBS This Morning" co-host John Dickerson.
Sanders' initial fundraising haul appears to put him ahead of his competition.
Stocks Edge Higher Amid Progress in Trade Talks, Ahead of Fed Minutes - TheStreet The Street.com
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• 1 hour ago Stocks were mixed on Wednesday, Feb. 20, amid increasing signs of tangible progress in U.S.-China trade talks and a suggestion from Donald Trump that negotiations could be extended if the two sides failed to reach an agreement by March 1.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was rising modestly on Wednesday ahead of minutes from the January meeting of the Federal Reserve's rate-setting committee.
"The real question will be: Will we raise the tariffs?".
IAS officer Inayat Khan adopt daughters of two Pulwama martyrs The Siasat Daily
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• 1 hour ago NEW DELHI: In a touching gesture, a Muslim lady IAS has set an example by adopting daughters of two Pulwama martyrs killed in ghastly terror attack.
Officers like Inayat Khan, who is working honestly for the development of the society make every Indian Muslim proud.
Inayat Khan, currently posted as District Magistrate of Sheikhpura adopted one daughter each of slain CRPF personnel Ratan Kumar Thakur from Bhagalpur and Sanjay Kunar Sinha from Patna who lost their lives in the dastardly attack on CRPF convoy on February 14.
Review: Satechi's Type-C Stand for iMac Offers Easy Access to USB Ports With Ergonomic Design - MacRumors MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors -...
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• 13 minutes ago Following this rule, Satechi's stand was essentially perfect for my height.
The Satechi Type-C Stand for iMac is a great, versatile accessory with plenty of easy access to useful USB ports and an ergonomic height bonus for anyone who works on an iMac all day.
Satechi has offered a few options for iMac stands over the past few years, allowing customers a chance to elevate their iMac for a more ergonomic workspace, and gain access to a limited number of ports.
Colorado BioScience Association Connects Lawmakers to Patient-Focused Innovators at Capitol Event | Business Wire www.businesswire.com, Sourc
• 40 minutes ago We serve as the hub of Colorado's thriving bioscience sector by connecting innovators to funding, infrastructure, research and talent.
Since inception, the state Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) has awarded more than 400 Advanced Industries grants to Colorado bioscience companies.
The event takes place on Monday, March 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the West Foyer of the State Capitol Building.
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