NLA Special Session ratifies GST Bill
Once ratified by the requisite number of states, the bill will become law and shall be applicable to all states in the country. Sources say the final decision on the dates of the session will be taken by the cabinet committee on parliamentary affairs.
Blast targets Chinese embassy in Kyrgyzstan Updated
Security forces a year ago said they had engaged in several deadly shootouts with suspected "terrorists" in the capital Bishkek . The 10 a.m. [04:00 GMT] vehicle ramming into the Chinese embassy gates and suicide attack wounded three embassy employees.
Philippines president threatens to exit UN
If you are there because of a presidential appointment, I will declare all your positions, all throughout the country, vacant. Mr Duterte was sworn in as president in June, after winning a landslide election victory.
Fitbit motivational feature to take users on virtual hikes
Indeed, the whole tracker itself has been redesigned, and there's an extra, color LED atop the row of white progress lights. Fitbit Charge 2 and Flex 2 will be available globally at other major retailers in September and October, respectively.
Ben Affleck Teases Potential Batman Movie Villain
It has been rumored that Joe Manganiello will be playing Deathstroke , but that has yet to be confirmed. The solo Batman film, which Affleck is scheduled to direct, has not been given a public release date.
Connor Shaw calls play that injured him 'cheap BS'
You be the judge: Was Shaw's injury the result of 'cheap BS, ' or just the reality of playing a violent game? But he's a fighter. The second-year quarterback provided a spark to the offense, completing 5-of-6 passes for 68 yards and a touchdown.
German minister says talks on EU-US trade deal have 'failed'
Barack Obama had warned Britain would be "back of the queue" for any new trade deal as TTIP was the priority. His comments were welcomed by Brexit supporters who believe it will pave the way for UK-US trade talks.
Trump vows to begin deportations immediately if sworn in
But Clapper rejected Ryan's request, responding that the meetings would be provided on a non-partisan basis. In Jackson, Miss., Trump announced mid-rally that " Hillary Clinton is a bigot".
Russia to stop Syria strikes from Iran base
Later on Monday, US officials said it was not clear whether Russian Federation had actually stopped using the base. On Tuesday, Russia struck targets in Syria with bomber aircraft based in Iran, the first time that had happened.
Trump son defends not releasing tax returns
The New York developer has said he won't release his returns while he is under audit. Trump has thus far not released his tax returns because he is under IRS audit.
Sen. Manchin mum on EpiPen hikes by daughter's drug company
Noting that Mylan has raised the cost of EpiPens from $ 57 in 2007 to about $600 today, Clinton called the increases "outrageous". His daughter , Heather Bresch , is CEO of Mylan , the company behind the epinephrine injection, reports The Washington Post .
Is Rudy Giuliani okay?
It's a charge that Clinton did her best to shut down on Colbert's late-night rival Jimmy Kimmel's show the night before. In the video Colbert highlights, a younger Trump plunges his head into Giuliani's fake breasts to sample a perfume.
Backlash Against Trade Worries Businesses in Indiana, Mike Pence''s State
The Trump campaign has been busy in recent days responding to questions about a shift in its policy on illegal immigration. But he calls Perry a "great governor" saying, " People love him in Texas".
International Space Station to become a private enterprise
You don't have to go to Rio to see Americans breaking records - you can find one orbiting 250 miles above Earth. Williams, 58, a retired Army colonel, rocketed into orbit in March along with two Russians.
GCSE results day for North East students
There were plenty of smiles at St Richard's Catholic College as pupils received their GCSE results today (Thursday, August 25). These subjects will be marked numerically - from nine for the top-performing students down to one for those who have struggled.