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Obama tells Democrats to reject politics of division
Without mentioning President Donald Trump by name, Obama told campaign rallies in New Jersey and Virginia that voters could send a powerful message about the type of politics they want by backing Democrats in November 7 elections in the two states.
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Air pollution down 50% in Lucknow against Diwali past year
To prevent further worsening of air quality from "very poor" to "severe", the Delhi government is planning publicity and outreach programmes to encourage use of public transport. "There were six monitoring stations in 2016, while this year it is 16", he said. The ambient air quality report issued by the Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (IITR) on Saturday recorded a decline of nearly 50% in air pollution level as compared to past year.
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Gujarat poll drama: Congress wins over Hardik Patel, BJP gets aides
Thakore met Gandhi at the latter's residence this evening and was accompanied by Congress general secretary in-charge of Gujarat Ashok Gehlot and state unit chief Bharatsinh Solanki. The Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti has been protesting against the ruling BJP-led government with demands of reservation for Patidar community. "Though the BJP is trying its best to win the polls, it will not succeed in stopping the Congress' victory march to Gandhinagar".
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Saturday morning weather forecast
There will be a 70 percent chance of rain. Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Otherwise, cloudy through mid-morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 65. Thursday Night: Partly cloudy - low around 47. West northwest wind 7 to 11 miles per hour. Mostly cloudy - low around 51. Wind: SW 15-25 miles per hour.
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Maxdale Elementary School substitute teacher: Why I duct taped ten student's mouths
The district in a statement also said parents were notified. The teacher, who has not been identified, is accused of duct taping the mouths of 10 students and instructing 3 other students to duct tape their own mouths. The school notified Child Protective Services following the incident. The principal has informed parents, and has reassured parents that the staff will continue to work hard to make sure every child at campus is absolutely safe every day .
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China warns U.S. to drop its bias after Tillerson's 'blunt' message
In Doha (Capital of Qatar), he will meet with Qatari leaders and US military officials to discuss joint counterterrorism efforts, the ongoing Gulf dispute, and other regional and bilateral issues, including Iran and Iraq. Ahead of his visit to New Delhi , Tillerson on Wednesday sought greater cooperation between India and the United States for a free and open Indo-Pacific and to counter the hegemonic aspirations of China.