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The JNU administration on Monday said they have sought clarification from Professor Kavita Singh, who has alleged her leave to receive the Infosys Prize had been denied by the varsity's vice chancellor. Professor Chintamani Mahapatra, Rector-I of the varsity, said, "Certain kind of leaves are not a right. In many cases, professors apply late at night or after 5.30 pm when the office closes. She had applied for vacation leave/casual leave and on Monday, we wrote to her to clarify on the kind of leave." Singh... Читать дальше...

US President Donald Trump on Monday said he will "address the nation" on Tuesday night on his demand for a wall along the Mexico border to prevent illegal immigration, the differences over which has resulted in a partial government shutdown for over a fortnight. Multiple television media outlets reported that they have received a request from the White House to disrupt their prime-time coverage Tuesday night for an Oval Office address to the nation by Trump. Trump, who is at loggerheads with the Democrates over funding of the wall project... Читать дальше...

Three Spanish mountaineers died with their Peruvian guide while climbing a snow-capped peak in the Andes, Peruvian authorities reported Monday. The five-member party was attempting to scale the 5,150 meter (16,892-foot) Nevado Mateo mountain in the Andean Cordillera Blanca range when they were swept away on Sunday, authorities in the Ancash region said. The alarm was raised by another Spanish climber, the only member of the party to survive. "Apparently it was due to weather effects, probably an ice-fall," Marcos Espinal... Читать дальше...

"Justice Ginsburg is unable to be present today," Chief Justice John Roberts announced as the court began its session. But she is working from home, and Roberts said she will participate in the two cases scheduled for oral argument by reading briefs, filings and a transcript of the sessions.

Netflix shares shine after Golden Globes wins, upbeat analyst comments  Financial Times

After winning big at the 2019 Golden Globes on Sunday, investors in Netflix scored a win on Monday after shares in the streaming site jumped as its push into ...

Trump is also scheduled to visit the Southern border on Thursday, the White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said

The world’s supply of manganese ore decreased by 6% month-on-month in November 2018 due to production cuts in most global regions, according to the latest research published by the International Manganese Institute (IMnI) on Friday January 4.

During his lifetime, Charles Darwin complained of so many different ailments that it’s no small miracle the pioneering evolutionary biologist got any work done. Historians have struggled to understand the exact nature of his illness or illnesses, but new research suggests one potentially obvious malady has been…

JERMAIN DEFOE’s move to Rangers has left Steven Gerrard with a tactical dilemma about who to play up front.

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MADISON, S.D. – Justin Folkers of Dakota State (S.D.) was honored by the North Star Athletic Association for the second time this season, receiving the conference men's basketball Player-of-the-Week recognition.  The tenth edition of the weekly honor was announced by the conference office Monday.

Volkswagen, the company that brought us Dieselgate, wants us forget its last eco-disaster by promising to bring affordable electric cars to the masses starting in 2020. Those cars will ride on an all-new electric platform called MEB. The automaker calls it “one of the most important projects in the history of…

England's women football team will hold a winter training camp in World Cup 2022 host Qatar this month, officials in the Gulf and the English Football Association confirmed on Monday.

New Real Madrid signing Brahim Diaz said he had no choice but to leave Manchester City and sign for the club of his dreams at his presentation in Spain on Monday.

BOSTON (AP) - Natural gas workers for National Grid have ratified a new contract with the utility, ending a six-month lockout.

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A man in upstate New York showed off his impressive raccoon charming skills in a recent viral video. 

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Amazon.com Inc. said Monday that it's adding a variety of products and services to Key by Amazon, a smart system that locks and unlocks customers' doors. The Schlage Encode Smart Wi-Fi Deadbolt that operates with just Wi-Fi and the Key app will be priced at about $250, or $300 with the Amazon Cloud Cam bundle. It will start shipping on March 5. Key for Garage, available in the second quarter of 2019, allows customers to control their garage door with the Key app. Ring customers will be able... Читать дальше...

WOLVES VS LIVERPOOL LIVE: Starsport brings you live coverage of the FA Cup clash from Molineux....

The killing occurred Dec. 29 outside Crystal Nails & Spa in Las Vegas.

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PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Almost 30,000 empty seats at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday night against Real Sociedad told the story of Real Madrid's season so far.