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Statement from Stephen J. Adler, President and Editor-In-Chief, Reuters

December 14, 2017

The two reporters, Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo, were arrested Tuesday night in northern Rangoon. The Reuters president and editor-in-chief, Stephen Adler, said: "We are outraged by this blatant attack on press freedom". "Media freedom is the foundation of any democracy". They, too, are accused of violating the Official Secrets Act. The military and the civilian government have prohibited most journalists and global observers from traveling independently to the area.

SEPTA's Regional Rail service resumes after train hits auto on tracks

December 14, 2017

Service on all SEPTA lines is operating with delays of up to 30 minutes. The incident occurred on tracks between the Glenside and Jenkintown stations. There were 500 passengers on the train, but none were injured, Redfern said. About 500 passengers were riding on the train when it struck a vehicle between the Glenside and Jenkintown stations in Montgomery County, SEPTA spokesman John Golden said.

Celebs Withdraw Support for Keaton Jones As Mother Addresses Racism Accusations

December 14, 2017

The original video , posted by Keaton's mother, has been viewed more than 18 million times on Facebook . Countless celebrities, including Donald Trump, Jr. As for the video's impact, Kimberly Jones says, "It made me feel like I had accomplished something real". IBT India couldn't confirm the claims against her posts as Jones had shut down her Facebook account as of Monday evening.

Israel arrests senior Hamas leader in W. Bank raid

December 14, 2017

Israeli forces regularly carry out such operations against stone-throwing protests in which agents pretend to be demonstrators before turning on the crowd. President Donald Trump's decision last week to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Yousef's son, Mosab Yousef, code-named the " Green Prince ", was an Israeli asset working for the Shin Bet within the terror organization for a decade, helping to sabotage dozens of terrorist attacks.

ETRADE Capital Management LLC Sells 1931 Shares of Equity Residential (EQR)

December 14, 2017

Marvel Investment Advisors Llc has invested 2.28% in the stock. Noah Holdings Limited (NYSE:NOAH) has risen 17.05% since December 12, 2016 and is uptrending. The stock of Equity Residential (NYSE:EQR) earned "Hold" rating by Robert W. Baird on Friday, November 10. As per Wednesday, August 5, the company rating was maintained by Barclays Capital.

Shah Rukh Khan refunds distributors for Jab Harry Met Sejal's failure

December 14, 2017

$2.07 EPS Expected for Helen of Troy Limited (HELE)

December 14, 2017

It has underperformed by 21.31% the S&P500. I-G Investment Management Ltd decreased Parker Hannifin Corp (PH) stake by 5.58% reported in 2017Q2 SEC filing. The company reported $1.65 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.36 by $0.29. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 2.8% compared to the same quarter last year.

Federal Terrorism Charges Filed Against NYC Subway Bombing Suspect Akayed Ullah

December 13, 2017

'Monster' python stops police vehicle by blocking road

December 13, 2017

Spotting an opportunity, the officers snapped a picture with the reptile. "Very fearless of you Ben!" the police service quipped. It was posted to the QPS Facebook page on Monday afternoon, where it has since been shared more than 13,000 times, and attracted almost 10,000 comments from people either petrified or in awe of the reptile.

North Korea's Supreme Leader Vows to Produce More Nukes, Honors Scientists

December 13, 2017

The North has rattled the global community with a flurry of missile launches and its largest ever nuclear test in recent months in its bid to develop a warhead capable of striking the United States . Collina, director of policy at Ploughshares Fund, a non-profit organization that advocates for nuclear disarmament. Kim also said North Korea should develop and manufacture more diverse weapons.

Zimbabwe Wildlife Authority intercepts ivory destined for Malaysia

December 13, 2017

The ivory was stashed in four boxes at Robert Mugabe International Airport. However, the owners were still not known and investigations to identify them were on-going. The interception of the loot followed a joint operation by parks and security agencies at the worldwide airport. The southern African country is estimated to have more than 84,000 elephants.

Ahmedabad Shatabdi Express to soon get Anubhuti luxury coach

December 13, 2017

Commuters can now experience "flight-like" luxury in the Anubhuti coaches that will soon be unveiled. The 56-seat air-conditioned chair auto has been built by the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) at a cost of Rs 2.84 crore. The doors of these coaches can be opened with the touch of a finger, and the sensors close the doors if no one is blocking it. The Anubhuti coaches also have large windows, along with blinds.

QEP Resources, Inc. (NYSE:QEP)

December 13, 2017

Ca Inc now has $14.01B valuation. About 94,457 shares traded. It has underperformed by 16.48% the S&P500. Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) has a consensus target price of $N/A on the stock. Raymond James Financial Services Incorporated holds 114,013 shares or 0.01% of its portfolio. Geode Cap Management Lc accumulated 1.88M shares. Barclays Pcl invested in 87,233 shares or 0% of the stock.

FY2017 EPS Estimates for Canadian National Railway Reduced by Analyst (CNR)

December 13, 2017

The firm owned 2,675 shares of the transportation company's stock after selling 1,910 shares during the period. Brown Advisory Inc.'s holdings in Canadian Pacific Railway were worth $408,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC. J P Morgan Chase & Co upgraded Canadian Pacific Railway from a "neutral" rating to an "overweight" rating in a research report on Thursday, October 12th.

WPX Energy Inc (NYSE:WPX) 2017 Q2 Sentiment Change

December 13, 2017

WPX Energy had 96 analyst reports since July 21, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. Bank of America raised their price objective on shares of WPX Energy from $16.00 to $17.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a report on Tuesday, November 14th.

Man goes on trial accused of kidnapping model Chloe Ayling

December 13, 2017

Ayling claims that she was offered a modeling job in Milan, but on arrival was snatched and drugged by a group calling itself Black Death - which is accused of selling sex slaves to the Middle East. Her former manager Phil Green previously told MailOnline: 'Of course it wasn't a sham! Herba and Ayling were pictured together in public on a number of occasions.

Sheriff deputy's sons killed in Schwenksville house fire

December 13, 2017

As 6ABC reports , the fatal fire victims are 11-year-old Bryan Lukens Jr. and 4-year-old Parker Lukens. "Please pray, pray for this family, especially now around the holidays. Lukens is expected to be released later in the day, the county said. Flames burned through parts of the home, which sits in a neighborhood near Perkiomen Creek.

ASEAN leaders to be chief guests this Republic Day

December 13, 2017

Association of Southeast Asian Nations or ASEAN has Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia , Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam as its members. Recently, Foreign Secretary Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said the intensity of India's collaborations with ASEAN and East Asia has deepened perceptibly.

Smith to take Franken's Senate seat, run in 2018

December 13, 2017

Gov. Tina Smith on Wednesday to replace Sen. The appointment won't change the balance of power in the Senate; both Franken and Smith are Democrats. Smith said she'd decided this was the best way for her to serve Minnesota in this "extraordinary" time, adding, "I'm prepared to do this".

'Time is of the essence,' United Nations warns North Korea

December 13, 2017

Feltman, the UN's under secretary general for political affairs, also stressed the importance of full implementation of all relevant Security Council resolutions. The public display is a signal North Korea is sending to the global community about its capacity to withstand heavy economic sanctions, South Korea's CBS No Cut News reported.

Iraq says its war against IS has ended

December 13, 2017

In an Iraqi state announcement, Lt Gen Abdul-Amir Rasheed Yar Allah said combat operations against the extremists have concluded after Iraqi forces retook control of the country's border with Syria . "We mark today's historic victory mindful of the work that remains". The following year, ISIS fighters also overran Anbar's provincial capital of Ramadi.

(APA) Holdings Raised by Chevy Chase Trust Holdings Inc

December 13, 2017

Apache Corp now has $15.50 billion valuation. The return on assets (ROA) (aka return on total assets, return on average assets), is one of the most widely used profitability ratios because it is related to both profit margin and asset turnover, and shows the rate of return for both creditors and investors of the company.

Egypt, Turkey, China Named Top 3 Journalist Jailers

December 13, 2017

Turkey incarcerated 73 journalists, compared of 81 a year ago. They are freelance correspondent of Novoya Gazeta Khudoberdi Nurmatov (Ali Feruz) from Uzbekistan, accused of violating migration legislation, and Ukrinform journalist Roman Sushchenko, detained on espionage charges.

Russian Flag 'May' Appear at 2018 Olympics, Says Chief Organizer

December 13, 2017

The Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) has made a decision to support Russian athletes who choose to compete in next year's Winter Games in South Korea, the RIA news agency reported on Tuesday. Russia's athletics federation, paralympic committee and anti-doping agency RUSADA remain suspended over doping scandals. "The opinion of all taking part was united, and that was that our athletes need to go to South Korea, compete and win for the glory of Russia", Zhukov said.

Russian Olympic Committee approves competing as neutrals

December 13, 2017

The Russian Olympic Committee on Tuesday agreed to support athletes who choose to compete at the winter Olympics in February as neutrals after the Russian team was banned over doping allegations. Some Russians will formally be invited by the International Olympic Committee to compete as individual athletes, though the ROC will submit rosters of its preferred teams.

AMC Theatres Sets Sights on Saudi Arabia

December 13, 2017

Movie theater chain AMC Entertainment Holdings is exploring investing in Saudi Arabia in the wake of the kingdom lifting its 35-year-old ban on cinemas. Without cinemas, most Saudis watched films via satellite TV , DVDs or the internet. "Opening of movie houses at all times is an invitation to mixing of sexes".

Oireachtas committee set to vote for unrestricted abortions up to 12 weeks

December 13, 2017

They have also voted to allow abortion without restriction for up to 12 weeks. Mr Harris has been working with Attorney General Seamus Wolfe on the wording of legislation to provide for every outcome of the Oireachtas committee's deliberations.

'Raped by Tory MP's chief aide in Parliament'

December 13, 2017

Forshaw suggested that the woman was "inhibited by drink", found Armstrong attractive and willingly had sex with him. The woman, who can not be named for legal reasons, said: "Yes - I was completely confused and devastated in the truest sense of that word".

Venezuela court says Utah man will stand trial on weapons charges

December 13, 2017

The news comes after Holt's family received a audio message from Holt, where he is complaining of pain due to a serious illness . Lawyer Carlos Trujillo told The Salt Lake Tribune that Josh Holt is in "dire" need of medical attention.

Banco Santander (SAN) Stock Rating Reaffirmed by UBS

December 13, 2017

Now moving toward intermediate time frame, 50-day Moving average is more useful at showing position trading trends lasting 50 days. Banco Santander ( Brasil ) S.A. The company was able to keep return on investment at 4.30% in the last twelve months. The stock closed its day at $26.12. However, most financial instruments are traded after hours which mean that the closing price of a stock might not match the after-hours price.

Senate Republicans barrel toward sweeping tax overhaul

December 13, 2017

The Republicans aim to get a final blended package to Trump by Christmas. They want to chalk up a major legislative achievement to preserve the party's majorities in next year's elections and fulfill a Trump campaign promise. How to pay for it? The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget illustrates in charts how the plan compares with past tax cuts. Key Republican lawmakers oppose efforts to scale back a proposed cut in the corporate income tax rate to pay for other tax breaks, ...

Auburn players named second team All-Americans by Sporting News

December 13, 2017

The senior guard started all 13 games for Auburn this season, extending his streak to 40 consecutive starts dating back to 2014. Smith was already named a first team AP All-American and second team honoree by Walter Camp and FWAA . Overall, the SEC had 15 players named to AP All-America teams. The senior Auburn linebacker announced on Twitter on Tuesday that he had accepted an invitation to play in the Senior Bowl, which will take place January 27 at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile.

NY bombing suspect identified as Akayed Ullah

December 13, 2017

Darius' brother, 26-year-old corporate strategy manager Darren Lee, said the family of four stayed five nights at The Wellington Hotel and visited nearby Times Square several times. A "pipe bomb" has exploded at New York's main bus station and sparked a "stampede". He also told investigators that he set off the bomb in retaliation for United States airstrikes on Isis targets in Syria, Gaza and Israel.

Joe Biden comforts John McCain's daughter in emotional moment on 'The View'

December 13, 2017

Biden quickly switched seats to sit beside McCain and hold her hand, comforting her as they talked about his son, Beau Biden , who died a few years ago to the same type of cancer John McCain is now battling. And I'm sorry. I think about Beau nearly every day, and I was told - sorry - that this doesn't get easier, but that you cultivate the tools to work with this and live with this.

Grab ASSassin's Creed For Free This Week

December 13, 2017

The game also features enhanced 4K textures on the PC. A new title update will be released in December. Announced at the start of the month , Nightmare difficulty makes all the game's enemies "more resilient to damages and more dangerous", upping the challenge for anyone that way inclined.

Bengaluru: 'Hide ignorance - it is okay to lie to convince voters' - Eshwarappa

December 13, 2017

PFI activists were taken into custody in the killings of Rudresh and Sharath Madiwala, the RSS/BJP workers in Bengaluru and Mangaluru respectively, BJP leaders alleged in their memorandum submitted to the Governor. Eshwarappa told them that during their house visits of voters, they should not keep mum if the families claim that Manmohan singh was a good administrator and Siddaramaiah has done good things for the downtrodden.

Crews Gain On Massive SoCal Wildfire But Wind Threat Remains

December 13, 2017

From here on in California, Brown said, fires are going to be more "intense" and penetrate lives and property. "Severe fire weather will continue to promote significant fire growth" into Santa Barbara County and threaten the communities of Montecito and Summerland, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) said in a Monday morning update.

4-month-old baby seriously injured in Etobicoke double stabbing

December 13, 2017

According to Hopkinson, one woman has been arrested in connection with the incident and she is also suffering from "very serious injuries". They found the baby. A woman and a new-born girl are suffering grievous stab wounds in Etobicoke in a matter which has seen the woman taken into custody. "We're waiting for updates as to what's happening with her, she may require an emergency run to hospital".

Woman, 70, is first California fire victim

December 13, 2017

The fire grew to 4,100 acres on Friday. Herman was relieved to find her home in Murrieta, east of Los Angeles , still intact. The couple, in their mid-80s, grabbed only a change of clothes and medications before fleeing Thursday through wind gusts and smoke as fire swallowed the row of mobile homes behind their place in the Rancho Monserate Country Club north of San Diego .

Denbury Resources Inc (NYSE:DNR) Institutional Investor Sentiment Trend

December 13, 2017

On the other hand Denbury Resources (NYSE: DNR ) has Relative Strength Index (RSI 14) of 50.31 along with Average True Range (ATR 14) of 0.14. Denbury Resources (NYSE: DNR ) shares traded on -2.33% below secure line and closed at $1.68.

Oscar Pistorius in jail scrap

December 13, 2017

The man he reportedly fought is also detained on a special unit "where inmates with special needs and different sexual orientation are held for their own protection", spokesman Singabakho Nxumalo, from the Department of Correctional Services, told MailOnline .

Windstream (WIN) Earns "Buy" Rating from Canaccord Genuity

December 13, 2017

Windstream Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:WIN), at its latest closing price of $2.03, it has a price-to-book ratio of 0.71, compared to an industry average at 4.96. The company was maintained on Friday, November 10 by Citigroup. Shares of Windstream Holdings (NYSE:WIN) opened at 4.54 on Wednesday. RBC Capital Markets upgraded the stock to "Outperform" rating in Tuesday, December 1 report.

Facebook accused of fudging inquiry into Russian interference in Brexit

December 13, 2017

Facebook's investigation into whether Russian Federation tried to influence Britain's vote to leave the European Union yielded just three suspicious ads viewed no more than 200 times over four days, the social media firm said Wednesday. Britain's Electoral Commission had requested that Facebook look into any dubious activity in last year's Brexit vote after an earlier probe by the firm into alleged Russian meddling in the USA election uncovered more than 3,000 ads targeting US voters.

Shin Bet foils Hamas plan to abduct Israeli during Hanukkah

December 13, 2017

The leader of the terror cell, aged 26, has reportedly been looking for an apartment around Nablus where the abducted Israeli would be hidden. "The Shin Bet internal security agency will continue to act with determination to thwart terrorist cells and terror attacks in advance, with an emphasis on the Hamas terrorist organization, which is constantly working to carry out serious terrorist attacks in Israel", the statement read.

Teen drug use dropped after Colorado legalized marijuana

December 13, 2017

Brian Vicente, one of the lead drafters of Amendment 64, Colorado's recreational marijuana law, said that increased penalties for selling to minors and stricter ID checks could be partly responsible for helping curb cannabis use among minors.

LLC Purchases New Stake in Chicago Bridge & Iron Company NV (NYSE:CBI)

December 13, 2017

It has underperformed by 12.66% the S&P500. Also, the number of investment professionals holding Chicago Bridge & Iron Co N V in their top 10 positions decreased from 2 to 1 for a decrease of 1. Its Capital Services operating group provides environmental engineering and remediation, infrastructure EPC services and program management. It now has negative earnings.

Librating Stock JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM)

December 13, 2017

Mengis Cap invested in 47,865 shares or 3.1% of the stock. About shares traded. Detour Gold Corporation (OTCMKTS:DRGDF) has 0.00% since December 13, 2016 and is. Moreover, Fayez Sarofim And has 2.27% invested in JPMorgan Chase & Co. Tokio Marine Asset Management Company Ltd owns 56,727 shares for 0.74% of their portfolio.

Giancarlo Stanton brutally honest about Marlins during his Yankees introduction

December 13, 2017

Stanton says Marlins officials threatened to keep him for the rest of his career. But the Red Sox, as far as Wolfe understood it, weren't serious about adding another outfielder, not even one who hit 59 homers as the National League MVP. As for why not St. Louis or San Francisco? "I gave my list of teams prior to", Stanton said. "So I want to change that dynamic and be a victor". The way they wanted to go was subtract.

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli ties knot in Italy

December 13, 2017

As an invite, Virat and Anushka have sent a sapling. Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli , India's most loved couple for the past few years, tied the knot on Monday. On the other hand, Rohit also told Virat that he is going to give him a husband handbook. It set the pace of a career which has seen her be a part of movies like "Band Baaja Baaraat", "Jab Tak Hai Jaan", "PK", "NH10", "Dil Dhadakne Do", "Sultan" and "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil".

Cold Air Swings in With Biting Wind Chill

December 13, 2017

SATURDAY: More sun than clouds. As temperatures fall into the upper teens to mid-20s overnight, wind chill values will dip into the single digits to lower teens by daybreak. While this front won't have any rain with it, a wind shift to the north and the colder temperatures the wind will help sweep in will be dramatic. Otherwise most of New England stays fair, with a slightly less windy Thursday .

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