Adult Film Star Stormy Daniels To Publish Book On Trump Affair In October ?

Stormy Daniels said the book, due to hit the shelves on October 2, would fill in

 details that were cut from her interview with the CBS show 60 Minutes earlier this year.

Adult film star Stormy Daniels said Wednesday she will publish an autobiography detailing her alleged affair with President Donald Trump in October, shortly before key US midterm elections.

Daniels, who says she had an affair with Trump in 2006, around the time that the reality television star's wife Melania had given birth to their son Barron, said she would dedicate the tell-all -- entitled "Full Disclosure" -- to her young daughter.

"You really didn't think I would hold anything back?" said Daniels on the ABC television show The View.

"I'm gonna write everything and include it and people can think what they want about me but at least it's the truth -- it's not like that they haven't been thinking that about me anyway," she said.

Daniels said the book, due to hit the shelves on October 2, would fill in details that were cut from her interview with the CBS show 60 Minutes earlier this year.

"Everybody knows that a lot of the 60 minutes (interview) was cut down for time," she said. "There are things that I said in my interview that I really wanted people to know, that were very important to me, that I didn't get to say."

She said she had been working on the book for about a decade, and it would recount details of her career in strip clubs and the pornographic movie industry.

She said that even though the book would be dedicated to her daughter, she would have to wait "until she is of a certain age" before allowing the girl to read it.

Trump has publicly denied the affair, although his personal lawyer Michael Cohen has pleaded guilty to campaign finance violations linked to hush money he paid Daniels through a front company.

The book is due out just over a month before the hotly contested midterms, and follows a slew of books that have revealed damning details about alleged chaos and in-fighting inside the Trump administration.

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"It's going to be a long three weeks until the book comes out for Donald Trump," said Michael Avenatti, Daniel's lawyer, who appeared on the show with her.

Congress Leaders Ride Bullock-Carts In Chhattisgarh To Protest Fuel Price ?

Leader of Opposition TS Singhdeo, who rode a bicycle to the Assembly complex, 

asked why the legislators including the party's state chief Bhupesh Baghel were 

stopped by police at the entrance.

Congress legislators reached the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly in bullock-carts and bicycles Wednesday to protest rising fuel prices.

Inside the House, Congress MLAs alleged that the BJP government used the administration to stop them from entering the Assembly premises in bullock carts and on bicycles, and demanded a discussion on the issue.

Leader of Opposition TS Singhdeo, who rode a bicycle to the Assembly complex, asked why the legislators including the party's state chief Bhupesh Baghel were stopped by police at the entrance.

Mr Baghel said this was a matter of breach of privilege and the government should give a reply in the House.

Senior Congress MLA Dhanendra Sahu alleged that women legislators were made to stand under the scorching sun for hours.

No law prevents MLAs from coming to the Assembly on a bicycle or in a bullock-cart, Congress MLAs said. 

Revenue Minister Prem Prakash Pandey said the administration was compelled to intervene to maintain law and order.

The Assembly session has been specially convened for two days for farmers' issues, but Congress members are interrupting the proceedings, he said, asking if this was not a breach of privilege.

Mr Baghel claimed that the Congress had informed the Assembly secretariat in advance that they will be reaching on bicycles and in bullock-carts.

But the whole district administration was pressed into service for stopping the Congress MLAs, he said, seeking a reply from Home Minister Ramsewak Paikra.

Speaker Gaurishankar Agarwal said he had already informed the Leader of Opposition that entry passes are not issued to bullock-carts.

Due to the ensuing commotion, the Speaker had to suspend the proceedings for ten minutes.

"No Request For Mamata Banerjee's Chicago Visit": Foreign Ministry ?

Spokesperson of the ministry Raveesh Kumar said the government did not 

receive any request for clearance for her visit.

The External Affairs Ministry on Wednesday dismissed reports that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was denied permission to visit Chicago to attend the world
 Hindu conference.

Spokesperson of the ministry Raveesh Kumar said the government did not receive any request for clearance for her visit.

"We did not receive any request for clearance regarding the visit of Ms Mamata Banerjee to Chicago for the event. The reports about the denial of permission are, therefore, not true," he said in response to a question on the reports.

The West Bengal chief minister had yesterday said, "I wanted to go to Chicago... I could not go there because of an unholy conspiracy hatched by certain people. This incident has given me a lot of pain."

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She had made the comment at a gathering in Belur Math, the global headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission, to mark 125th anniversary of Swami Vivekananda's historic speech at the Parliament of the World's Religions held in Chicago.

Cost of Delay In Jammu Kashmir Local Polls 4,500 crore: Officials ?

At a meeting, called by the state's new Governor Satyapal Malik,

 the matter was discussed threadbare. But there has been no decision about

 a time frame.

A delay in holding local body elections in Jammu and Kashmir will lead to a loss of almost Rs. 4,500 crore. This is the reason home ministry officials are citing for pushing ahead with the plans to hold urban local body elections in the state. A final decision, however, is pending.

At a meeting, called by the state's new Governor Satyapal Malik, the matter was discussed threadbare. But there has been no decision about a time frame.

Officials say the Centre is under a lot of pressure and is treading very carefully on the issue. "Any negative report about elections would reflect on the Governors' Rule in Jammu and Kashmir. As far as the panchayat polls are concerned, as they are held on non-partisan lines, they are also on schedule," he added.

The local bodies' elections have lost their sheen after the two key parties in the state, the National Conference and Mehbooba Mufti's PDP, pulled out of the elections alleging uncertainty over Centre's stand on Article 35A.

The Article passed through a Presidential order in 1954 has been challenged before the Supreme Court. The top court deferred the hearing to January after the Centre sought to citing holding of panchayat and civic elections in the state.

The whole of Kashmir Valley shares that anxiety. "There are reports that fruit grower organisations, houseboat owners and local traders might also give a boycott call. So effort is being made to dissuade them," a senior officer told NDTV.

The PDP has said holding the elections now will be a "mockery" of the democratic process.

State chief Secretary BVR Subrahmanyam earlier told reporters that the elections will be held as per schedule. "There will no change in dates... Three weeks from now we will have urban body elections and on the first week of November, we will have panchayat elections,'' he had said.

While the urban polls are scheduled for the first week of October, the panchayat elections are set to take place in December.

The government wants to push ahead with the elections following Prime Minster Narendra Modi's statement on Independence Day. The government, he said, is going to hold local bodies polls in Jammu and Kashmir in view of a large number of requests from the state's village headmen.

The last urban body elections were held in 2005. The National Conference has a strong hold in urban areas, but this time, they have boycotted the elections.

Panchayat elections are another matter, the officials say. "They are contested by locals very fiercely and people do participate in it in huge numbers," an official said.

After last panchayat elections in 2011, as many as two dozen sarpanches were killed. But locals then made it clear that panchayat elections are not related to Kashmir issue, but about everyday issues like bijli, sadak, pani (electricity, roads, drinking water)," adds an officer.

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The Centre has already agreed to send 221 companies of troops to the state for the elections.

"1 In A 1.3 Million": 28-Year-Old Immigrant Wins Lottery In Canada, Twice ?

Melhig Melhig, 28, won two scratch-off games in the space of five months.

 Total winnings? CAN $3.5 million (US $2.7 million).

A young west African immigrant who moved to Canada two years ago has hit the lottery jackpot -- twice.

Melhig Melhig, 28, won two scratch-off games in the space of five months. Total winnings? CAN $3.5 million (US $2.7 million).

"I want to improve my English and communication. And I want to learn something useful, like carpentry," Melhig told the Western Canada Lottery Corporation when asked what he would do with the money.

Melhig, who hails from west Africa but did not specify the country, moved to Winnipeg two years ago.

In April, he bought a ticket and won $1.5 million. Last month, he bought another ticket -- and won another $2 million.

With his first payout, he bought a new home for his wife and children. With the second windfall, he hopes to buy a business -- maybe a car wash or a gas station, he says -- and "go to school."

Melhig had a one in 900,000 chance of winning the first time, according to lottery officials. The second time, his odds were one in 1.3 million.

So what are the chances of someone winning two major jackpots in such a short period of time? Difficult to calculate, the Western Canada Lottery Corporation says.

Lottery officials say everything about his twin wins is legit.

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"We didn't find anything out of the ordinary and we are happy for him," lottery spokeswoman Andrea Marantz told AFP.

US Officials Have Reached Out To China For New Trade Talks, Say Sources ?

The timing and location of the proposed meeting were unclear, 

the people said. Mid-level U.S. and Chinese officials met on Aug. 22 and 23 

with no agreements.

The Trump administration has reached out to China for a new round of trade talks as it prepares to activate punitive U.S. tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods, two people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.

Senior U.S. officials led by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin recently sent an invitation to their Chinese counterparts, including Vice Premier Liu He, to hold another bilateral trade meeting.

The timing and location of the proposed meeting were unclear, the people said. Mid-level U.S. and Chinese officials met on Aug. 22 and 23 with no agreements.

A U.S. Treasury spokesman did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

The invitation was first reported by the Wall Street Journal. A meeting among cabinet-level officials could ease market worries over the escalating tariff war that threatens to engulf all trade between the world's two largest economies and raise costs for companies and consumers.

So far, the United States and China have hit $50 billion worth of each others' goods with tariffs in a dispute over U.S. demands that China make sweeping economic policy changes, including ending joint venture and technology transfer policies, rolling back industrial subsidy programs and better protecting American intellectual property.

U.S. President Donald Trump last week said that in addition to preparing tariffs on another $200 billion worth of goods, he had tariffs on another $267 billion worth of goods "ready to on short notice if I want."

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U.S. business groups are escalating their fight against Trump's tariffs, with over 60 industry groups launching a coalition to put political pressure on the Trump administration to seek alternatives to tariffs.

Asia Cup 2018: Schedule And All You Need To Know About The Six-Nation Competition ?

The Asia Cup 2018 will see India and Pakistan face off again after a long time.

The 2018 Asia Cup will begin on September 15 and continue till September 28, with six teams participating in the biennial event. The tournament will be co-hosted United Arab Emirates (UAE) cities Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The six teams are divided into groups A and B. Group A consists of India, Pakistan and Hong Kong while Group B includes Afghanistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. The top two nations from each group will enter the Super Four stage of the tournament. The top two teams in the Super Four section will advance to the final. Bangladesh will take on Sri Lanka in the opening match at the Dubai International Stadium on Saturday while defending champions India take on Hong Kong in their Group A clash at the Dubai International Stadium on September 18.

Complete schedule

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka | Group B | Saturday | September 15 (5 PM IST)

Pakistan vs Hong Kong | Group A | Sunday | September 16 (5 PM IST)

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan | Group B | Monday | September 17 (5 PM IST)

India vs Hong Kong | Group A | Tuesday | September 18 (5 PM IST)

India vs Pakistan, | Group A | Wednesday | September 19 (5 PM IST)

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan | Group B | Thursday | September 20 (5 PM IST)

Super Four, Match 1 | Friday | September 21 (5 PM IST)

Super Four, Match 2 | Friday | September 21 (5 PM IST)

Super Four, Match 3 | Sunday | September 23 (5 PM IST)

Super Four, Match 4 | Sunday | September 23 (5 PM IST)

Super Four, Match 5 | Tuesday | September 25 (5 PM IST)

Super Four, Match 6 | Tuesday | September 26 (5 PM IST)

Final | Friday | September 28

Rohit Sharma will be leading India in the Asia Cup as skipper Virat Kohli has been rested by The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) after a gruelling 2-month long England tour.

Ganesh Chaturthi PM Modi, Other Leaders Wish Citizens As Celebrations Begin Across India ?

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated in the states of Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, 

Karnataka, Gujarat among other states.

Ganesh Chaturthi, a 10-day festival celebrated around the country, especially in Maharashtra, starts today. Devotees of Lord Ganesh are all set to celebrate the festival with colourful processions, music and dance. The festival is celebrated in the states of Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Gujarat among other states. Apart from installation of the large Ganesh idols, the celebration is marked with the deity's idol at home and elaborate pandals.

Elaborate arrangements have been made by the Mumbai Traffic Police to ensure smooth flow of traffic and for preventing inconvenience to commuters. In Bangalore, Ganesh Chaturthi is being celebrated keeping in mind the environment. Ganesh idols made of sugarcane are being widely used. Even in Maharashtra, an eco-friendly Ganesh idol in Kharadi village of Aurangabad. In Hyderabad, the devotees are preferring the idols made of mud instead of Plaster of Paris. The sales of eco-friendly Ganesh idols have seen a sharp rise this year in the city.

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Eco-friendly Ganesha idols are those that are made out of clay, natural fibres, papers and other bio-degradable materials.

JPMorgan Chase CEO Says, "I Could Beat Trump," Then Backtracks ?

"I think I could beat Trump," said JPMorgan Chase CEO, Jamie Dimon,

 who had led the country's largest bank for more than a decade. "I'm as tough as he is,

 I'm smarter than he is.

JPMorgan Chase CEO, Jamie Dimon predicted Wednesday that he could defeat President Donald Trump in a presidential election.

"I think I could beat Trump," said Dimon, who had led the country's largest bank for more than a decade. "I'm as tough as he is, I'm smarter than he is.

"He could punch me all he wants. It wouldn't work with me. I'd fight right back," Dimon said at an event announcing a new $500 million JPMorgan Chase philanthropic initiative.

But, Dimon said, his wife wouldn't let him run and "I can't beat the liberal side of the Democratic Party."

Shortly after, as the comments circulated on social media, Dimon backtracked.

"I should not have said it. I'm not running for President," he said in a statement. "Proves I wouldn't make a good politician. I get frustrated because I want all sides to come together to help solve big problems."

But earlier, he had fiery words for the current president, a fellow New Yorker who once called him "the worst banker in the United States."

"And by the way this wealthy New Yorker actually earned his money. It wasn't a gift from daddy," Dimon said, pointing to himself and noting that he grew up in the "poorer part of Queens."

Dimon is currently worth more than $1 billion and made $28 million as chief executive of JPMorgan Chase last year. He also holds a substantial amount of JPMorgan stock, which has risen in price by 25 percent over the last year and doubled during the last five years.

Since Trump's election, Dimon has emerged as one of Wall Street's most prominent voices in Washington as chairman of the powerful Business Roundtable. The usually affable Dimon leads the largest bank in the country with more than $2 trillion in assets and what Dimon has described as a "fortress" balance sheet.

He has previously vented his frustration with gridlock in Washington, saying last year: "It's almost embarrassing being an American citizen . . . and listening to the stupid [expletive] we have to deal with in this country."

On Wednesday, Dimon announced that JPMorgan would spent $500 million for a new program to boost growth in several cities, including Detroit, Chicago and Washington. The program, AdvancingCities, is expected to attract $1 billion in outside capital, according to the bank.

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"Opportunity is not shared equally across neighborhoods," Dimon said a statement . "Businesses can and must step up to help change the status quo by creating a better future for all, no matter where they live. It is in our best interest and the right thing to do."

Encounter Breaks Out Between Security Forces, Terrorists At Baramulla ?

Baramulla encounter: The state police said three terrorists are believed to be

 trapped in the area, which has been cordoned off.

A gunfight broke out between security forces and terrorists at Sopore in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district. The state police said three terrorists are believed to be trapped in a residential area at the district, which has been cordoned off.

The security forces started a search operation last night at the locality, 71 km from Srinagar, during which they were fired upon, leading to the encounter.

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Mobile internet has been snapped in Sopore, news agency IANS reported. It said educational institutes in the area have been asked to keep their facilities shut today.

Japan's Narita Airport Briefly Closes Runway After Bomb Scare ?

Local police cleared the suspicious object and there were no flight cancellations, as 

one runway operated as normal during the three-hour closure, officials added.

Japan's Narita airport briefly closed one of its two runways Thursday after what is suspected to be an unexploded shell was found buried nearby, officials said.

Local police cleared the suspicious object and there were no flight cancellations, as one runway operated as normal during the three-hour closure, officials added.

"Contractors involved in drilling work at night found something like an explosive" in the soil, said a spokesman for Narita, Japan's main international hub east of Tokyo.

The builders described the object as "something like an unexploded shell".

Police said the risks of an explosion were low but they are investigating.

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Narita handles 40 million passengers and 250,000 flights a year.

Nawaz Sharif's Brother Arrives In London To Get Kulsoom Nawaz's Body

Kulsoom Nawaz, the wife of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, died in London 

after a period of prolonged illness, at the age of 68.

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif reached London late on

 Wednesday to bring Begum Kulsoom Nawaz's body back to Pakistan, Geo News reported.

Kulsoom Nawaz, the wife of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, passed away in London after a period of prolonged illness, at the age of 68.

According to the party sources, the funeral prayers of the former first lady will be offered at the Regent Park mosque on Thursday in London and her body will be flown to Lahore after the completion of legal formalities.

Upon reaching Pakistan, the funeral prayers of Kulsoom Nawaz will be offered on Friday at Sharif Medical City in Jati Umra at 5 pm on Friday, Geo News quoted a party spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb as saying.

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On Tuesday, former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam Nawaz were released from the Adiala Jail on parole to attend Kulsoom Nawaz's funeral. The Punjab government is also likely to extend their parole as the Sharif family has requested that a five-day release be given to them.

"60 Minutes" Producer Out As CBS Cleans Up After Harassment Claims

The exit of Jeff Fager comes three days

 after the television giant announced the

 departure of president, chairman and 

CEO Leslie Moonves.

 

The executive producer of "60 Minutes," America's flagship investigative television news program, was out at CBS Wednesday in the wake of accusations of sexual misconduct and allegedly tolerating an abusive culture.

The exit of Jeff Fager comes three days after the television giant announced the departure of president, chairman and CEO Leslie Moonves, whom at least 12 women had accused of sexual misconduct stretching back decades.

"Jeff Fager is leaving the company effective immediately," CBS News president David Rhodes wrote in a note to staff reported by CBS News.

Fager's exit was "not directly related to the allegations surfaced in press reports" but he had "violated company policy," Rhodes added.

CBS News quoted Fager as saying that his contract had been terminated over a "harsh" text message he sent to a CBS reporter demanding that she be "fair" in covering the story.

"One such note should not result in termination after 36 years, but it did," Fager was quoted as saying.

On July 27, The New Yorker broke the first public accusations against Moonves and also reported that 19 current and former employees accused Fager, a former chairman of CBS News, of allowing harassment in the workplace.

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ronan Farrow reported that Fager would allegedly touch staff, making them uncomfortable at parties, and that he once made a drunken pass at a junior staffer. Fager has denied the claims.

Fager previously served as chairman of CBS News and had been executive producer of "60 Minutes" since 2003.

In August, the CBS board of directors hired outside lawyers to investigate the claims against Moonves, as well as "cultural issues at all levels of CBS."

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Moonves is one of the biggest scalps of the #MeToo era. CBS announced his departure on Sunday, saying that he and the network would donate $20 million to supporting the #MeToo movement and equality for women in the workplace.