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Oyegun's tenure extension good for APC, Nigeria -Eyube

He further noted that the APC was a party borne out of the quest for democratic good governance, arguing that the ideology was now under a critical threat "by t...

Britain will keep data flowing post-Brexit -minister

Mr Johnson said the CBI business lobby group and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn were "wrong" to back a customs union with Brussels, as it would leave Britain...

Harold Hill gas explosion prompts evacuation of homes

A spokesman from Collier Wood police said: "Harold Hill incident was a domestic gas explosion linked to a faulty fridge". Roads in the area are closed. Havering...

Polls open in Italy after campaign marked by neo-fascist rhetoric

Italy goes to polls on Sunday in what could bring political stalemate after a poll campaign rife with public displeasure over the country's stagnant economy, hi...

UP bypolls: Mayawati's BSP and Akhilesh's SP may tie-up to counter BJP

The much-anticipated choice by Mayawati Ji. However, party sources have informed that the meeting was just a "quorum" to let the party leaders feel about th...

Table-toppers Kings to lock horn with United today

The match will begin at 9.00 pm PST. Islamabad United have played four matches in PSL 2018 so far and won two games while Karachi Kings have are unbeaten ...

Roger Bannister, first to run mile in under 4 minutes, dies

He would lose his place as the only sub-four minute runner just over a month later, but got revenge on new world record holder John Landy at the 1954 Commonweal...

Nagarahole Tiger Project director Manikandan killed in tusker attack

K.T. Hanumanthappa and V. Yedukondalu, Bandipur Tiger Project Director Ambadi Madhav, Mysuru Zoo Executive Director C. Ravishankar, ACFs Poovaiah, Paramesh, Ana...

Israeli police shoot driver who hit 3 people

Police say investigations are underway but that the motivation for the incident remains unknown. The investigation, which was launched right after the inciden...

Puigdemont pulls back from candidacy for Catalan leadership

Rajoy said on Thursday that a Catalan leader "must be chosen now who is in Spain , who is not in jail and who has no problems with the law". Sanchez, however...

Man Shoots Himself To Death Near White House

A law enforcement official said the man apparently shot himself, and the U.S. Secret Service treated the matter as a suicide attempt. Post the incident, the W...

Israeli troops kill Palestinian near Gaza border

Mohamed Abu Jame'a, 59, was shot by Israeli troops' gunfire stationed at the borderline area and was critically wounded, the Gaza Health Ministry said in an e...

Pitt returned to the frontbench by new Nationals leader

Keith Pitt, who was also demoted to the backbench in Mr Joyce's controversial reshuffle, will now be assistant minister to the deputy prime minister. Mr Chest...

Baylor set as No. 6 seed in Big 12 Tournament

We've got to do it without her, but I think we all played well. The Bears took 49 shots and 18 were three point attempts, leading the Bears to take less shots i...

Israeli police question Netanyahu on new fraud cases

Israel police recommended Netanyahu's indictment in two corruption cases last month and investigations are continuing in others. Netanyahu is accused of accep...

Eastern Ghouta residents 'mock' ceasefire as killing continues

The rebel groups, which have said they would accept a full ceasefire, deny preventing civilians leaving the area. Western powers, however, blame the Syrian go...

India, Vietnam condemn terrorism in all its forms and manifestations

After that, the two leaders chaired a joint press conference to announce the outcomes of their talks. "We will work together for an independent, open and pros...

Kok out, Brown worry as Blitzboks unbeaten at Las Vegas Sevens

South Africa and England will face off to decide the pool on Saturday, and the Blitzboks will be hoping that Kyle Brown, who limped off early in the second hal...

Official Washington, press trade humorous jabs at Gridiron

Vice President Mike Pence, who was the headliner a year ago, will be back at the dinner, along with his wife, Karen. Add to the mix his administration's strug...

Federal government considering legislation aimed at tax evaders: Morneau

Gender equality and a national pharmacare plan are expected to be two of the cornerstones of the federal budget when it is presented in the House of Common...

Sentry Investment Management LLC Decreases Holdings in Symantec Co. (NASDAQ:SYMC)

The institutional investor held 147,320 shares of the prepackaged software company at the end of 2017Q3, valued at $4.83 million, up from 137,910 at the end of ...

Flashy Arizona State rolls over California 84-53

Stanford, plagued by early-season injuries, would have to win the Pac-12 tournament to make the NCAA field. Edwards got a commitment from the second such grad...

Trump ready to roast _ and be roasted _ at Gridiron dinner

Trump said. Both Ivanka and Kushner were seated at the head table along with the First Lady. Addressing Vice President Mike Pence's supposed hostility toward ...

No. 1 Virginia fends off Notre Dame to complete regular season

Farrell responded with a three-pointer to cut it to two with 2:26 to play, but that would be as close as the Irish would get. Aliyah Huland El had 13 points for...

Wins in North-Eastern states boost Telangana BJP leaders' morale

He criticized it for not doing anything for farmers. BJP's stunning victories in the North-Eastern states are raising hopes and confidence among the state BJP...

India's ruling party emerges stronger after polls in northeast

He made this comment while addressing a press conference here after the BJP is poised to form the government in Tripura . The BJP said on Saturday it and its...

MI records OT win over Iowa

The Wolverines entered the overtime session without leading scorer Moritz Wagner , who fouled out with 4:39 to go in regulation, and then lost Abdur-Rahkman t...

Holiday's career night paces UCLA in win over USC

The team that has won this tournament 12 times, who in 17 years of tournament play, has only ever lost four games. UCLA went 0-for-7 from the field over the g...

(CELG) Position Cut by BTC Capital Management Inc

In a conference call Tuesday, Celgene CEO Mark Alles expressed confidence the company can get the application right. On Monday, January 30 the stock rating wa...

In Meghalaya Verdict, No "Major Role" For BJP, Says Himanta Biswa Sarma

Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Saturday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president Amit Shah for the party's resounding victory in assemb...