Day: September 10, 2019

J-K admin to resolve problems of families of veterans, slain soldiers on priority: LG advisor

Curfew-like restrictions reimposed in several parts of Kashmir to foil Muharram processions

1:21 pm September 10, 2019

Srinagar: Curfew-like restrictions were reimposed on Tuesday in several parts of Kashmir, including the city, to foil any plans on taking out Muharram processions in the Valley as authorities apprehended that large congregations might lead to violence Commercial hub of Lal Chowk and adjoining areas were completely sealed off by placing concertina wires at all […]

COVID surge, vaccine shortages spread beyond India’s borders

Alibaba’s Ma steps down as industry faces uncertainty

1:18 pm September 10, 2019

Beijing: Jack Ma, who founded Alibaba Group, the world’s biggest e-commerce company, is stepping down as chairman at a time when the rapidly changing industry faces uncertainty amid a US-Chinese trade war. Ma stepped down Tuesday as part of a succession announced a year earlier. He will stay on as a member of the Alibaba […]

Trump's counter to Democratic convention? Swing state trips

Peace talks with Taliban are now ‘dead’, declares Trump

5:14 am September 10, 2019

WASHINGTON: US peace talks with the Taliban are now “dead,” President Donald Trump declared Monday, two days after he abruptly canceled a secret meeting he had arranged with Taliban and Afghan leaders aimed at ending America’s longest war. Trump’s remark to reporters at the White House suggested he sees no point in resuming a nearly […]

Documents appear to show Sarah Palin’s husband wants divorce

3:45 am September 10, 2019

ANCHORAGE, Alaska: Court documents appear to show that the husband of former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin is seeking a divorce. The papers, which provide only initials, were filed Friday by T.M.P. against S.L.P. Todd Palin’s middle name is Mitchell and Sarah Palin’s middle name is Louise. The documents say […]

USC athletic director Lynn Swann abruptly resigns

3:03 am September 10, 2019

LOS ANGELES: Southern California athletic director Lynn Swann has resigned after three years on the job at his alma mater. USC President Carol Folt announced the decision in a letter Monday. Dave Roberts will serve as interim athletic director. He is a special adviser to Folt, who assumed her position in July. The 67-year-old Swann […]

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