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WEATHER: Sheffield set for a cold, crisp wintry day

November 24, 2017

Sunday, November 26 is expected to stay cold with sunny spells and isolated wintry showers after overnight frost . Today looks set to remain cold and bright, but there will be the chance of showers in the north and west, with the greatest risk of snow on high ground.

European Union envoy: Eastern Partnership summit to set new goals for future partnership

November 24, 2017

Like those three countries, Armenia previously negotiated an EU Association Agreement. Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan departed for Belgium to participate in the Summit. Ukraine is also likely to make a final push to secure more positive wording concerning its prospects of eventually joining the EU. "We were in close contact with our European partners during the preparation of this summit".

Irish foreign minister says opposition vote would bring down government

November 24, 2017

But if the parties fail to agree on Fitzgerald, the government's future would be under threat. Three weeks ahead of a vital European summit, Ireland is pushing EU leaders to ensure its concerns about the border with British-ruled Northern Ireland are taken into account before Brexit talks can continue, adding an unexpected hurdle to Britain's plans.

State Department's Hollow Statement on Violence Against Women

November 24, 2017

The celebration of UN International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women was in remembrance of the assassination of the three Mirabel sisters who were political activists in the Dominican Republic by the then Dominican dictator, Rafael Trujillo in 1960.

Beijing launches kindergarten checks following child abuse claims

November 24, 2017

As netizens wait for the results of a police investigation into the kindergarten, some have suggested that they ought to go ahead and start doing what they can to punish RYB. The education chain was listed on the New York Stock Exchange back in September and had been doing rather well, something that is likely to change when the market opens back up after Thanksgiving break.

Julión Álvarez busca liberar sus cuentas bancarias

November 24, 2017

Julión Álvarez , acompañado de su abogado, fue voluntariamente a las instalaciones de la PGR , para tratar su situación sobre la acusación de lavado de dinero , en donde pidió se le notificara de cualquier acción en su contra debido a que sus cuentas siguen congeladas.

PM Modi will inaugurate Hyderabad Metro Rail on schedule

November 24, 2017

Singh instructed that a fool-proof plan should be prepared to transport delegates from HICC to the Falaknuma Palace where the Prime Minister would host a reception, it added. While the inaugural day may have commercial operations for a few hours after the official ceremony, metro officials are sure of regular operations beginning from dawn (5 a.m.

After sovereign upgrade, Moody's ups outlook on India Inc

November 24, 2017

According to Reuters , the expectation of an upgrade from S&P had buoyed sentiment for the rupee and government bonds on Thursday. It had also given out an outlook, which was stable at that time. In 2009, it change the outlook to be negative and changed it again to stable in 2010. Downside risks include GDP growth falling below 6% and/or a weakening of commodity prices, resulting in lower EBITDA growth; slowdown in the pace of reform and political uncertainty; higher interest rates brought ...

Tibet wants to stay with China, seeks development: Dalai Lama

November 24, 2017

Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, has briefed Indians as lazy.He also compared Indian with Chinese that India is more lazy compare to them.Speaking at an interactive session here arranged by the Indian Chamber of commerce , the Dalai Lama set the blame on climate for the average Indian's laziness.

Man in custody after partner was shot dead

November 24, 2017

A woman has been shot dead and her suspected killer involved in a auto crash and carjacking in Melbourne overnight. Homicide detectives are searching a house in Sunshine North in relation to a woman's shooting. The drivers of the two cars involved in the accidents were taken to hospital but have since been released with no serious injuries. Police also searched a property on Gumtree Avenue as part of this investigation, however it is now not believed to be connected to the incident.

Vyapam medical scam: CBI chargesheets 592

November 24, 2017

These include Ajay Goenka of Chirayu medical college , SN Vijaywargiya of Peoples Medical College , JN Chowkse of LN medical college and one Suresh Singh Bhadauria. High-level officers of MP government who figured in the current CBI chargesheet filed on Thursday included former director of medical education (DME) S.C.

Trend Indicator Update on Symbiox Investment & Trading Company Ltd

November 24, 2017

The Average Directional Index or ADX is technical analysis indicator used to describe if a market is trending or not trending. Then the "price" is smoothed using a mofidied Wilders' smoothing algorithm. Wheelock and Co. Ltd (0020.HK)'s Williams Percent Range or 14 day Williams %R now sits at -42.47. A value between 0 to -20 would represent a strong overbought condition.

Deepika Padukone looks stunning on Filmfare's cover

November 24, 2017

She is wearing a shiny dark pink outfit. The court said the petition, filed by unknown political entity Akhand Rashtrawadi Party, against release of the film was "hopeless" and "misconceived", and would only "encourage people who are agitating against the film" featuring Deepika Padukone as a Rajput queen.

Opositor Antonio Ledezma lanzó advertencia a Nicolás Maduro

November 24, 2017

La hasta ahora alcaldesa encargada, Helen Fernández , calificó de "traición a Ledezma " una decisión que considera "más política que jurídica" y para la que, a su juicio, "no hay razón lógica". Ledezma fue recluido en el penal militar de Ramo Verde, donde pasó dos meses antes de ser beneficiado con una medida de arresto domiciliario por razones de salud.

Two men dead in Anaheim Hills head-on collision after police pursuit

November 24, 2017

The suspect then crashed at the intersection of River Valley Trail and Imperial Highway, said Anaheim Police Department Public Information Officer Daron Wyatt. During a four-minute pursuit, a pillowcase was thrown out of the Focus' window, Blashaw said. Their names were not released by authorities. The driver of the victim's vehicle suffered non-life-threatening injuries, police said.

Eddie Jones backs Dylan Hartley to captain England in Six Nations

November 24, 2017

It marks the first time Hartley has been dropped by Jones, but the Australian insisted that, as long as his disciplinary record remains clean with Northampton Saints beforehand, the 31-year-old will lead England in their bid for a third successive Six Nations title.

Three-storey building collapses in Thane, many feared trapped

November 24, 2017

Officials with the Thane Municipal Corporation said that the collapse occurred at around 9:00 am on Friday on the Nayi Basti locality in Bhiwandi. Several people are still feared trapped under the debris, an official said, confirming that search and rescue operations were being carried out.

Barnier says European Union will not compromise standards in future United Kingdom trade deal

November 24, 2017

No comment was immediately available from May's office. "We are assuming nobody really wants a chaotic situation". British planes may not be able to take off if the United Kingdom leaves the European Union with no deal, the aerospace industry has warned.

Trail Blazers hope to rev up offense against Nets

November 24, 2017

We just weren't able to put up points. "It's impossible. As much as I got to the rim and as much as they know that I'm trying to score, it's impossible for me to get the (crap) beat out of me as often as I do". "I think that (Lillard and McCollum) saw a crowd". However, the Nets are still without their starting backcourt, which doesn't bode well when going up against one of the best backcourts in the league.

Rs 60000 crore sanctioned for TN roads: Gadkari

November 24, 2017

Palaniswamy thanked Gadkari for accepting all the proposals submitted by the state. "I am going to call a meeting of Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu , Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and with their approval we will finalise the plan".

Police identify victim killed in triple stabbing at Mississauga shopping centre

November 24, 2017

Emergency crews were called to Meadowvale Town Centre, at Winston Churchill Boulevard and Battleford Road, at around 7:30 p.m. When officers arrived on scene, they located three male victims suffering from stab wounds. The other victims sustained non-life threatening injuries. Anyone who witnessed or filmed the incident is asked to come forward to investigators.

3 killed, 9 injured as passenger train derails in northern India

November 24, 2017

As Per Media Reports suggest that 13 coaches of the Vasco da Gama express out tracked from railwaytrack.The train was travelling from Goa to Patna. The helpline numbers are provided by the railway officials. "Honourable Minister of Railway who is keeping a track of the situation has expressed grief over the loss of innocent lives and termed the incident very tragic and unfortunate", Anil Saxena , PRO Indian Railways told News18.

Two arrested for selling minor girl for Rs 2.3 lakh

November 24, 2017

Posing as interested "buyers", police have rescued a 15-year-old girl from Bihar who was being "sold" in the capital by two dealers for Rs 3.5 lakh. Amar reached the spot around 5.30 p.m. and the decoy gave Rs. 20,000 as advance. He returned after a few minutes later along with Ranjeet and the girl again.

Bypoll For Jayalalithaa's Constituency RK Nagar To Take Place On 21 December

November 24, 2017

But after a petition was filed in the Madras high court about the constituency lying vacant without any representative for more than six months, the high court had ordered the EC to complete the election formalities in the constituency before December 30.

Lanakila Meals on Wheels spreads Thanksgiving joy to seniors

November 24, 2017

It was her first Thanksgiving meal through the program. Every Monday, 10 percent of the company's proceeds are donated to Meals on Wheels Ministry. "Being able to actually get in a vehicle and understand where our money really is going makes a world of a difference", says Sinclair.

Winter session of Parliament to begin from December 15

November 24, 2017

The formal announcement of the parliament dates was released a day after President Ram Nath Kovind signed the ordinance on the Insolvency and Bankruptcy code on Thursday as an ordinance can not be promulgated during a session. Even for the winter session, either dates have been deferred, altered, or broken into two - in the past. At least we have a lot of stake in this election.

Police official martyred, four injured in Peshawar blast

November 24, 2017

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa IG Salahuddin Khan Mehsud confirmed that the explosion was a suicide blast. The auto caught fire after the explosion a and a thick cloud of smoke was billowing from the area. The site of the blast has been cordoned off and security forces are conducting a search operation in the area. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the blast.

Black Lives Matter Toronto says scrapping of SRO program a 'victory'

November 24, 2017

The decision means officers posted to 45 TDSB high schools a year ago will not return there for regular duties. Still other students who spoke to CBC Toronto in the schoolyard said they had felt intimidated by the police and had negative interactions with them.

Eight 'North Korean fishermen' wash ashore in Japan

November 24, 2017

The police received a call from a resident in the city of Yurihonjo around 11:30 p.m. Thursday about suspicious men on the shore. The men had told authorities that their boat experienced difficulties and they ended up drifting into Japanese waters.

'Relentless' search for trio missing in Navy plane crash

November 24, 2017

The Navy says it has notified the next of kin of three missing sailors who disappeared after the crash of a transport plane on Wednesday in the Philippine Sea as the search for them continues. The nuclear-powered Reagan is one of 10 Nimitz class supercarriers, which the US Navy describes as the largest warships in the world. Eight people were rescued and three remained missing after a U.S.

Search continuing for 3 sailors after Navy crash

November 24, 2017

The cause of the crash was not immediately clear and the incident will be investigated, the Navy said . The C2-A "Greyhound" crashed about 500 nautical miles southeast of Okinawa Wednesday afternoon, on its way to the USS Ronald Reagan from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni.

Dramatic video of North Korea soldier escape

November 24, 2017

Soldiers from the North fire at him and give chase as he crosses the border. North Korea's latest defector, a young soldier known only by his family name Oh, is a quiet, pleasant man who has nightmares about being returned to the North, his surgeon said on Thursday, Reuters reported.

Now, fake resignation letter of Solanki goes viral

November 24, 2017

A fake resignation letter of Solanki surfaced on media bearing his signature. The letter, which purportedly bore Solanki's signature, is addressed to Congress president Sonia Gandhi. "I am a loyal soldier of Congress party", Solanki said. "The writing on the wall is very clear as 22 years of the BJP's misrule has disappointed all sections of society as wrong claims of development have failed to convince the people of Gujarat", Solanki said.

Rahul and Modi to visit Gujarat as election campaign intensify

November 24, 2017

He will arrive at Porbandar in the morning and will hold meeting with fishermen. The highlight of his two-day tour is the visit to the Dalit Shakti Kendra (DSK), a vocational training institute run by Dalit activists, near Sanand town of this district tomorrow.

Coffee-powered buses are coming… seriously

November 24, 2017

As for the fuel itself, it's created with a mixture of coffee oil (which is extracted from the discarded grounds) and other organic compounds. This waste can release up to 126 million kilograms of carbon dioxide as estimated by Bio-bean. Numerous city's 9,500 buses are already using biofuels made from waste products like tallow from meat processing and cooking oil. To put the numbers in perspective, the United Kingdom produces 500,000 tonnes of waste coffee grounds in a year.

President Ilham Aliyev invites NATO Sec-Gen to Azerbaijan

November 24, 2017

President Ilham Aliyev and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg then had a meeting. The successful cooperation between Azerbaijan and North Atlantic Treaty Organisation was stressed at the meeting. He emphasized that Azerbaijan's plans to expand its aid to Afghanistan may contribute to the economic development of this country. Successful cooperation between Azerbaijan and the European Union was also underlined.

US Navy aircraft carrying 11 crashes off Japan

November 24, 2017

The cause of the crash was not immediately clear, the Navy said . An aircraft carrying 11 crew and passengers crashed into the Pacific Ocean Wednesday while on the way to the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan, the Navy said. The crash is the latest in a series of incidents around Japan involving USA military aircraft and ships. The guided missile destroyer Fitzgerald nearly sank off the coast of Japan after colliding with a Philippine container ship on 17 June.

Will beat Sushil Modi at his son's wedding says Tej Pratap Yadav

November 24, 2017

Tej Pratap is angry because he thinks he lost the chair because of me, Modi also said. If I go, I will disrupt the wedding by causing arson and giving him a good thrashing at his home. Summary: " Sushil Modi recently called to invite us to his son Utkarsh's marriage". "I want Lalu Yadav and his family to attend the marriage ceremony of my son Utkarsh".

Deutsche Bank Decides to Upgrade T-Mobile US (NYSE:TMUS) Stock

November 24, 2017

Credit Suisse has "Hold" rating and $69 target. The rating was maintained by FinnCap on Tuesday, October 27 with "Buy". Macquarie Research initiated T-Mobile US Inc (NASDAQ:TMUS) on Tuesday, April 5 with "Neutral" rating. UBS AG reissued their buy rating on shares of T-Mobile US, Inc. 82 funds opened positions while 187 raised stakes. The Wireless communications provider reported $0.63 EPS for the quarter, beating the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.46 by $0.17.

Texas DPS trooper shot, killed in Freestone County

November 24, 2017

Groesbeck police said Black is considered armed and risky. Word first came in Thursday from a tweet from the Navarro County EMS. Corsicana police said the shooting happened during a traffic stop. Officials urged anyone spotting the suspect or his vehicle to contact law enforcement. Central Texas News Now has reached out to the DPS for more information.

Trump To Troops On Thanksgiving: 'You're Fighting For Something Good'

November 24, 2017

The call was with the 82nd Airborne in Afghanistan, the 2nd Marine Raider Batallion in Iraq, the 5th Fleet aboard the USS Monterey, the 74th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron in Turkey and the Coast Guard at the Kuwait Navy Base. President Donald Trump says he tries to make sure that the military equipment the US sells overseas is not quite as good as what the country keeps at home.

Liverpool star Salah backs Egypt women's rights campaign

November 24, 2017

Salah, feted as a hero at home after his late penalty in October sent Egypt to the World Cup for the first time since 1990, is now the leading scorer in the English Premier League this season . Maybe because of the manager, maybe because of the players, I don't know. I was watching him when he played for Roma and he did very well and now he is still at the top.

Revealed! Sacked Maina Still Receiving Salary As Director

November 24, 2017

Speaking on the point, Paulker asked the Senate to extend the tentacle of its investigation into the properties recovered by Maina from the pension thieves when he was the chairman of pension task team. He said Maina fled the country after he fell out with his group. The minister while narrating how he meet Maina said, "When the pressure became too much on me from some quarters to meet with Maina, I had to meet with him at United Arab Emirate (UAE) when I was part of the federal government ...

Flynn Cuts Possible Deal With Mueller in Russia Probe

November 24, 2017

Robert Mueller's team has had Flynn in the crosshairs for months. The White House and Flynn's team both did not immediately respond to CNN's requests for comment. Flynn failed to initially report his payments from either engagement. Flynn resigned from the Trump's administration in February after it was revealed he misled Vice President Mike Pence about conversations he had with the Russian ambassador to the United States.

Abella goes to DFA as undersecretary

November 24, 2017

Duterte was reportedly dissatisfied on how Abella handled the media, such as when the President said that the European Union was suggesting that the Philippines could be removed from the United Nations due to human rights violations. Abella, a pastor who served as Duterte's spokesperson for over a year, has been known for his calm demeanor opposite that of his principal's. Roque has said he intends to pursue his human rights advocacy in joining the Duterte administration, which has drawn ...

US Navy aircraft carrying 11 people crashes into sea off Japan

November 24, 2017

The accident happened around 14: 45 japan time (until 05: 45am GMT) about 500 nautical miles southeast of Okinawa, an archipelago south of Japan, has added the us navy. The 7th Fleet has had two fatal accidents in Asian waters this year, leaving 17 sailors dead and prompting the removal of eight top Navy officers from their posts, including the 7th Fleet commander.

Trump 'endorsement' enables fundraising for pro-Roy Moore group

November 24, 2017

There's also political savvy to the timing of Jones's ad. He said, 40 years ago this did not happen, ' said Trump of Corfman's allegation. And the Republican National Committee and the National Republican Senatorial Committee have pulled their support for his campaign.

Cuba expresses Support for North Korea

November 24, 2017

Cuba is one of the very few countries which does not have diplomatic relations with the Republic of Korea. Cuban Foreign minister Bruno Rodriguez received his Korean counterpart, Ri Yong Ho, in Havana Wednesday, where both diplomats firmly rejected Washington's approach to resolve political tensions around the world based on " coercive measures ".

Actor Prakash Raj issues defamation notice against Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha

November 24, 2017

In the legal notice , Prakash Raj cites further remarks made by Simha on October 3, where Simha said to a channel, "Your name in Kannada is Prakash Rai and Prakash Raj in Tamil Nadu". "You change your name and identity according to your convenience and necessity in different states". The remarks made by the BJP MP - that he was running after a dancer when his son died - was meant to instigate people against him and "made my personal life very disturbing".

American white nationalist Richard Spencer banned from 26 European countries

November 24, 2017

Spencer was previously banned from the Schengen zone for three years after his 2014 arrest in Hungary. Spencer, a leader of the "alt-right" movement, has been a lightning rod for controversy in recent months. Alt-right ideologue Richard Spencer and white nationalists who had gathered for a conference in a Maryland farm were kicked out of the venue when the owners discovered the real nature of the event.