When Sinaloa cartel boss Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán escaped from prison in central Mexico on July 11, 2015, the event was quickly regarded as a stunning criminal feat.
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The Japanese economy has been floating through the abyss of zero interest rates for more than 20 years, unable to recover from the fallout related to its massive real estate bubble that popped in the early 1990s.
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Prime Minister accidentally mentions village in Devon instead of writing Holkham in travel piece for local newspaper
The MTA may never be able to stop delays on the subway — but at least you’ll have your phone to occupy the time.
Students appearing for Part III honours and major examinations in BA, BSc and BCom in Calcutta University staged a demonstration in front of the university main gate on Wednesday, demanding the paper slated around the first phase of elections be postponed.
Ten years ago, no one had even heard of the Kardashians.
1. 2006 was the year when Paris Hilton, Nicole Richie and Lindsay Lohan were the ultimate Hollywood "It" girls.
2. It was a year for flashing your butt at fashion shows, wearing peddle pushers and taking your ferret to the red carpet.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 9 (UPI) -- A Florida woman was shot through the torso while driving -- and it appears her 4-year-old son, sitting in the back seat, is the one who pulled the trigger.
The European Union's deal with Turkey was heralded as a "breakthrough" by Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel. The deal envisions migrants and refugees forcibly returned from Greece to Turkey. For every Syrian sent back to Turkey, the EU will resettle one Syrian refugee from Turkey. Beyond ethical, political, and practical considerations, the deal is flawed and violates international law.
"Refoulement" (forcible return) is forbidden by international law. Persons who cross an international border have the right to protection. Читать дальше...
I was serving on a Muslim panel discussion of the Islamic faith and a question from the audience was posed about Muslims' belief on gay marriage. I listened as the first Muslim panelist responded, delicately evading the question. As I was listening, I could not help wondering why it was so difficult for that question to be answered, assuming my perception was correct. I did not have to respond, but I chose to because it was a legitimate question that deserved a real response. I took the mic and candidly... Читать дальше...
Tina Fey walks the carpet at the opening night performance of Disaster! On Broadway on Tuesday night (March 8) at the Nederlander Theatre in New York City. Other celebs in attendance included Neil Patrick Harris and his husband David Burtka, Vanessa Williams, Rachel Dratch, and Fran Drescher. The cast of the musical walked the carpet [...]
Jeremy Meeks' "dreamy" mugshot made him a viral sensation two years ago.
The Election Commission has asked the Kolkata Police to report on the daily movement of known criminals out on bail.
Live blog: Clinton, Sanders face off as Democratic debate gets under way
George King scored 17 of his 21 points in the first half as the Cougars focused on Scott, helping Colorado run away from Washington State for an 80-56 victory Wednesday in the opening round of the Pac-12 tournament. Colorado (22-10) took advantage of Washington State's persistent double teams on Scott, working the ball around for open shots while building a 19-point halftime lead. [...] one goes in. The Buffaloes had a strong NCAA Tournament case heading into Las Vegas, though didn't want to have... Читать дальше...
The Albany City Council on Wednesday night voted unanimously to amend a city ordinance that allows pigs to be raised within city limits.
A Buddhist monk got smacked in the face with a car door and called a “f---ing Muslim” in a hate crime in Oregon, police said Wednesday.
Delhi/ Bengal CPM and Congress leaders spent all of Wednesday sorting out hitches in seat adjustment form 103 assembly constituencies.
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Donald Trump heaped praise on veterans at a rally in North Carolina on Wednesday, even kissing a pro-Trump veterans sign as he talked about how he supports the military.
He spotted Veterans for Trump signs in the crowd, pointing one out in particular.
"Our veterans are underappreciated," Trump said. "Veterans for Trump — let me have that sign!"
Trump then walked to the edge of the stage to retrieve the sign. He walked back to the podium, held it up, and kissed it. Читать дальше...
Calcutta high court, on Wednesday, came down hard on the state police for its failure to file a satisfactory report on steps taken against those accused of abducting an independent councillor of the Kandi Municipality in Murshidabad. Debojyoti Roy was allegedly abducted by the Trinamool Congress in a bid to skew the equation against chairman Apurba Sarkar of the Congress and force him to resign through a no-confidence motion.