The announcement comes amid growing ethnic tension between Muslims and the primarily Buddhist majority Sinhalese on the Indian Ocean island. At this point in time the government is not doing enough for the Muslim minority in Sri Lanka and more needs to be done to not just condemn the violence but to also protect its citizens. [Full Article...]
A Tata Steel sign is seen outside the Tata steelworks near Rotherham, Britain, March 30, 2016. Although Tata Steel did not disclose the financial details of the acquisition bid, two people close to the bidding process told Mint that the company has offered close to Rs 34,800 crore as upfront payment to banks and an additional Rs 1,200 crore to the operational creditors. [Full Article...]
When a father and child spend more time together, the health of the baby increases, according to doctors. That's because a youngster who closely resembles his or her dad is more likely to spend time with him, a factor that can improve a child's well-being. [Full Article...]
Moore wrote, "We refer to Stephens using female pronouns, in accordance with the preference she has expressed through her briefing to this court". "American business owners, especially those serving the grieving and the vulnerable, should be free to live and work consistently with their faith", said Gary McCaleb, an ADF lawyer. [Full Article...]
The number had been 91 the week before. Seqirus was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2016 as a cell-based flu vaccine manufacturer in the US that uses cell-grown candidate vaccine viruses (CVVs). Despite the lifting of the restrictions, Bennett says people still need to take precautions. Cough into the bend of the elbow and cover your nose when you sneeze. [Full Article...]
A year after an abrupt U.S. withdrawal left a fledgling 12-nation Pacific trade pact for dead, the 11 remaining states will sign a re-vamped deal Thursday aimed at slashing tariffs. "We're proud.to show the world that progressive trade is the way forward, that fair, balanced, and principled trade is the way forward, and that putting citizens first is the way forward for the world when it comes t... [Full Article...]
Parliament acted after the Egmont Group, a body of 155 Financial Intelligence Units worldwide, threatened to delist Nigeria unless its own unit gained autonomy, enabling it to deal with financial crimes more effectively. Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, who presided over the plenary, said the controversy has been resolved and that the passage of the bill would be one of the major achievemen... [Full Article...]
The walkout is set for 10 a.m. on March 14. On the same day the vote happened, students at New Smyrna Beach High School gathered to remember those lost in the shooting at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland . Clayton declined to explain what she meant by "alternative activities". Katy Urban is the communications manager for the district and says there have been positive talks ... [Full Article...]