My husband and I attend Pow Wows and have a lot of respect for the Native American culture. When I see crime shows in which a Native American's demise is mixed with a hate crime and when I read about Native American's having to get new reservation I.D.s in order to vote within 10 days of an election, it makes me sick.
Three hundred years ago, violence against Native Americans was the norm in ...
Michael Cohen, the US president's long-time fixer, was sentenced to three years in prison last month for tax evasion and paying hush money to Trump's alleged mistresses. Cohen earlier confessed to lying to Congress about the timing of Trump's business negotiations with Russia, but a recent report claims he did so at the behest of his boss.
Retired Short Service Commission (SSC) officers of the armed forces on Saturday held a protest at the Jantar Mantar here demanding pension and health facilities.Retired SSC officer Major SS Pandey told ANI, "The grant of commission in the Army is prestige and we were given the opportunity to serve the nation. But the benefits associated with the rank are being denied to us."The former officers claimed the post-retirement facilities and privileges accorded to them have been either diluted or withdrawn."All... Читать дальше...
VIP Saber's NCAA Basketball Play of the Day | Pennsylvania at Temple game is analyzed.
The Madras High Court bench here has said if a pregnant woman took 30 seconds extra time during the running test for the selection of Grade-II constable, the timing should be considered negligible and she should have been selected.
According to India's head coach, these two teams have the best chances to win the 2019 World Cup.
Mexican authorities said the pipeline explosion, which killed dozens, should serve as an "example" to fuel thieves who cost the country US$3 billion annually.
The 40-year-old goalkeeper has been impressed by his Paris Saint-Germain team-mates and believes they can develop into the best players in the world
French ambassador laments Cabinet delay , Lebanon News The Daily Star French Ambassador to Lebanon Bruno Foucher lamented the delay in forming a new Lebanese Cabinet, in a belated New Year's add
House Democrats are pushing forward with legislation to beef up security at the borders without funding for the wall demanded by President Donald Trump, a move bound to intensify the standoff over a partial government shutdown heading into its fifth week.
A 30-year-old man was arrested in the northern Greek town of Pieria on Saturday and charged with attempting to illegally sell ancient coins over the internet.
Should be some good games today
It’s a busy Saturday around the ACC. UNC and Miami kick things off at noon, then NC State turns up at Notre Dame, Pitt tests an up-and-down Syracuse, Wake Forest gets Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Louisville treks down to Hotlanta to meet Georgia Tech and Duke and Virginia get it on at 6:00 when the Cavs come down to Cameron.
UNC will be without Sterling Manley again as he tries to get past knee pain. He’s missed several games now.
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Disney, down-and-out industrials, pharma stocks feature in Barron's Roundtable
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has decided to extend watch hours at the Jammu Airport, an official spokesman said on Saturday. "The AAI has decided to extend the watch hours upto 9.00 pm at the Jammu Airport. This decision will provide much-needed boost to various sectors particularly tourism. Pilgrims to the famous shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi bould be benefited," the spokesman said. Presently, the runway watch hours at the airport are from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm. Watch hours in aviation refers... Читать дальше...
A 15-year-old girl, reported missing from her home near here since Thursday, was allegedly killed by a man when she resisted his attempt to rape her, police said Saturday. Her body, buried in a banana plantation behind a hollow brick unit at Areeparambu near Manarcad, has been recovered, they said. Ajesh, 40, a friend of the girls father, has been arrested in this connection, police said. He is from a place called Maalam in the district. Police found that Ajesh, who was employed as a driver at the hollow bricks unit... Читать дальше...
Several thousand protestors have been marching across France in the 10th week of "yellow vest" demonstrations against Emmanuel Macron's government. The numbers are down on those seen before Christmas, but the hardcore demonstrators remain unimpressed by the French President's promise of a national debate on the country's future. "We don't believe in the 'great debate' " said protestor Jonathan Gaby. "Because it's just consultations with citizens in which the government won't listen to anything. Читать дальше...
Zachary Keck
Security, Middle East
Imagine this.
There is no reason to think that Israel doesn’t have the technical capability to make its new F-35s nuclear capable
By the end of this year, Israel is expected to become the second country after the United States to declare Initial Operational Capability for its F-35s. Already, Tel Aviv has taken possession of five of the multirole fighters, and following an agreement late last month to buy an additional seventeen planes, will ultimately purchase fifty planes. Читать дальше...
IBM’s big bet on the “hybrid” multicloud, a computing environment that combines multiple cloud providers and clouds, is beginning to pay off -- and drive innovation by its partners.
The pop culture phenomenon and the luxury group are teaming up, and it's about a lot more than fashion
The first tangible signs of movement may be emerging in the impasse that has shut down the government for weeks: President Donald Trump is promising a "major announcement" about the closure.
STT earnings call for the period ending December 31, 2018.
“We had a tough time because the performances (of different athletes) were on a par for (various) awards,” Gavaskar said.
Police on Long Island said a woman fabricated a story about an attempted kidnapping[/url] in order to cover up how her 1-year-old son was injured.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday progress is being made toward a trade deal with China and denied that he was considering lifting tariffs on Chinese products.