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Rahul Gandhi launches Karnataka poll campaign in Hosapete

February 10, 2018

Rahul Gandhi will tour districts of Hyderabad-Karnataka till February 13 and end his visit at Bidar- the northernmost part of Karnataka. In his recent Parliament speech, the Prime Minister chose to speak only about Congress and India's past and not about the future of the country's youth, farmers and labourers, he remarked.

Sri Lanka's local polls end with over 70% turnout

February 10, 2018

A crucial local government election ended peacefully in Sri Lanka on Saturday as over 15 million voters cast their ballots to elect members to local government bodies, election monitors said . "An independent elections commission is behind the whole process", Wickremesinghe said. Police Spokesman, Superintendent of Police Ruwan Gunasekara said that the officers will be deployed throughout the island, for election-related duties and to maintain law and order while the election is taking ...

British IS fighters caught in Syria

February 10, 2018

Kotey and Elsheikh were the two remaining members of the ISIS "Beatles" quartet who remained on the battlefield. The lead executioner in the "Beatles" cell, Mohammed Emwazi, known as "Jihadi John", was killed by a USA drone strike in 2015.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Palestine: Key points

February 10, 2018

Modi's UAE visit is part of a four-nation tour, in which he has covered Palestine, Jordan and the UAE. . India's assurance to Palestine of continued support in worldwide fora will be significant as the Palestine Liberation Organization's executive committee last week made a decision to demand that the UN Security Council recognise the State of Palestine within the 1967 borders with Jerusalem as its capital.

BJD, Congress Condemn BJP's Vandalism At Pandian's Residence

February 10, 2018

Karthikeyan Pandian, the private secretary to Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik here today. The protestors also threw cow dung on the walls and gate of his residence. The incident has exposed the intelligence failure of the police as they had no clue about it. Rajya sabha MP and spokesperson, Pratap Keshari Deb said, "The BJP has started physical attacks even on public servants".

Egypt escalates military operations in Sinai

February 10, 2018

Tamer al-Refaei was quoted by Efe on Friday saying that the Egyptian army was intensifying its war in northern Sinai, which it had been fighting since 2014 against terror organisations including a subsidiary of the Islamic State, and over which the authorities have imposed a total media blackout.

Biathlon: What to know for women's 7.5 km sprint

February 10, 2018

Dahlmeier finished the women's 7.5km sprint in 21 minutes, 6.2 seconds and going a ideal 10 for 10 on her shooting bouts. Vita Semerenko of Ukraine was 21.7 seconds behind Kuzmina to capture bronze. It was a miserable start for the Americans. She hit all 10 targets and didn't incur a single penalty at the Alpensia Biathlon Centre. The Canadian quartet qualified for Monday's 10-km pursuit by finishing in the top-60.

Winter Olympics opening ceremony in pictures

February 10, 2018

Seoul's Unification Ministry said Friday that the Mangyongbong-92 will return to the North on Saturday. He went topless again in the Korean Alps, despite the subzero conditions. The spokesman said Mr Moon replied that the North and South should continue to work to build conditions so that a summit can take place. It will feature timeless Olympic traditions, like the lighting of the Olympic cauldron and the parade of nations, and performances that combine Korean history with modern culture.

Why is Black History Month celebrated?

February 10, 2018

With all of this being said, Black History Month should not just be limited to a month. To solidify the importance of African-Americans in American society, his organization chose the second week of February, which included the birthdays of abolitionists Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln, to celebrate "Negro History Week".

Pelosi delivers the longest speech in the House's history to save DACA

February 10, 2018

She also included remarks about the Declaration of Independence, the country's founders. At one point, perhaps running out of stories, she suggested she might turn to the Bible. In a bid to avert a government shutdown this week, Senate leaders are closing in on a deal that would lift strict spending caps and pave the way for a temporary end to the stop-and-go budgeting process that's gripped Capitol Hill for the past few months.

Germany's Schulz gives up on plan to become foreign minister

February 10, 2018

The SPD's traditional left-wing youth organization, Jusos, have opposed a coalition government with the Christian Democrats, and called for reform within the party. Soon after elections last September, Schulz ruled out entering a Merkel-led coalition government, and stressed that SPD would assume the role of main opposition.

USA stocks give up Friday-morning rise as volatile trading week continues

February 10, 2018

He said the declines are part of a normal adjustment in stock prices to reflect growing inflation concerns after a long stretch in which the indexes set record high after record high. The turbulence in USA stock indexes followed a broad slide in global markets. The Nasdaq composite added 97.33 points, or 1.4 percent, to 6,874.49.

Rand Paul Causes Brief Government Shutdown

February 10, 2018

Trump appeared to take note, and urged voters to elect more Republicans. Paul's objection, if he sticks with it, would force McConnell to wait until 1 a.m.to vote to take up the budget bill and then another 30 hours for debate before final passage.

Dow Jones falls by more than 1000 amid high interest scare

February 10, 2018

The S&P 500 rose 38.55 points, or 1.5 percent, to 2,619.55. The fall in the Dow Jones completely erased any gains made since the start of the year. The bond market is a decent indicator of fears about inflation. "A lot of people have been forced to put on positions that will need to be either wound down or rolled forward", Cherry said.

Dow, S&P futures move higher after indexes close in correction territory

February 10, 2018

All US stock market indexes were down when they closed amid a volatile trading week that some analysts say could be on pace to match the 2008 financial crisis. There hasn't been one in two years, and by many measures stocks had been looking expensive. His promises for big corporate tax cuts helped lift the Dow more than 8,000 points, though it has since given back about a quarter of that surge.

Ricky Ponting eager to embrace Australia's T20 coaching job

February 10, 2018

Among his many achievements, he also ended his career as Australia's most capped Test and ODI player and had a record 324 matches as Australian captain across all formats. Rolton, who played between 1995 and 2009, becomes just the third woman to be inducted having won two World Cups and four Belinda Clark Awards during her career.

U.S. hails offloading of United Nations aid in Yemen's Hodeidah

February 10, 2018

Mr Salam provided Mr Zarif "with an account of ongoing conditions of Yemen", Iran's Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported. He also called for the immediate shipment of humanitarian aid to the Yemeni people, IRNA said. The top Iranian diplomat, earlier this week, outlined Iran's four-step solution for the Yemeni conflict, namely an immediate ceasefire, humanitarian aid, intra-Yemeni talks and an inclusive government, warning that such foreign-backed fighting was tearing the country ...

3-star defensive end Caleb Johnson signs with Auburn

February 10, 2018

The Tigers, who received signed letters of intent from seven commits in the morning, finally picked up another commitment shortly after 1:30 p.m. when three-star Northside ( Columbus, Ga .) defensive lineman Caleb Johnson chose Auburn over Florida and Georgia .

Government Shutdown Averted Following House Of Representatives Vote

February 10, 2018

The US House of Representatives joined the Senate early on Friday morning in approving a bill to end an overnight federal shutdown , sparing Republicans further embarrassment and averting serious interruption of the government's business.

Reuters Publishes Account of Myanmar Massacre After Journalists' Arrests

February 10, 2018

Reuters has published details of into a mass grave in Myanmar's Rakhine State that led to the arrest of two of its journalists and potential charges under the Official Secrets Act. Government spokesman Zaw Htay told CNN Myanmar would investigate the abuses if "strong and reliable primary evidence" was provided. There was no immediate comment from the government following the publication of the report.

Social media, victim's cell phone led to arrest in Colorado teen's murder

February 10, 2018

The Adams County Sheriff Michael McIntosh said on Friday, it was Bollinger's social media and information on her cell phone that led detectives to Lopez. The sheriff's office said they don't believe their relationship to have been romantic, sexual or drug-related. Instead, he dropped the victim off back at her apartment.

France urges halt to air strikes, aid corridors in Syria

February 10, 2018

In apparent retaliation, one person was killed and five people wounded in rebel mortar fire on the regime-controlled part of the town of Harasta, according to state news agency SANA. "These are the worst four days that Eastern Ghouta has ever gone through", said Hamza, a doctor treating patients in the suburb of Arbin. "From 2011 until now, there has never been the level of bombardment we've seen in the last 96 hours".

Macquarie Infrastructure Corp (MIC) is Selz Capital LLC's Largest Position

February 10, 2018

It has underperformed by 7.20% the S&P500. Sustainable Growth Advisers Lp increased Salesforce.Com Inc (CRM) stake by 3.74% reported in 2017Q3 SEC filing. Therefore 56% are positive. The firm has "Buy" rating by RBC Capital Markets given on Sunday, August 20. Barclays Capital maintained the shares of MIC in report on Thursday, February 23 with "Overweight" rating.

S. Korean unification minister hosts dinner meeting for ranking DPRK delegation

February 10, 2018

A high-ranking North Korean delegation of Kim, and North Korea's nominal head of state, Kim Yong Nam, had arrived in South Korea earlier in the day aboard Kim Jong Un's private jet. Tensions between the U.S and North Korea intensified during the past year, raising worries of armed conflict on the peninsula. Pyongyang conducted its largest nuclear test past year and said it had developed a missile capable of carrying a warhead to the United States.

Valuation Review and Technical Analysis of Tenet Healthcare Corp (THC)

February 10, 2018

Abbvie Inc Com now has $177.68 billion valuation. About 5.64 million shares traded. First Financial Bancorp. (FFBC) has risen 33.86% since February 8, 2017 and is uptrending. Cision Ltd was reduced too. Leerink Swann has "Buy" rating and $25.0 target. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its position in shares of Tenet Healthcare by 6.2% in the 2nd quarter.

North Korea's Kim invites S Korean leader to Pyongyang

February 10, 2018

Inside, it had seven more pictures of their meetings with Moon and the opening ceremony in Pyeongchang - four of them featuring the South Korean leader, who was described as president. The North Korean pair were seated nearly directly behind the Pences, but there was no interaction between them. Since then, scenes of reconciliation between the two Koreas were seen under liberal South Korean presidents Kim Dae-jung and Roh Moo-hyun but they disappeared over the past decade under the ...

At least 18 dead in Hong Kong bus accident

February 10, 2018

The dead included 17 males and two females, police said. The cause of the crash has not yet been established. According to the SCMP , one passenger said the bus was going "much faster" than usual. Saturday's accident, however, appears to be the worst since July 2003, when a double-decker fell off an elevated road after being hit by a lorry, killing 21 people.

China announces deployment of new stealth fighters

February 10, 2018

In addition to "production bottlenecks" limiting the total production of J-20s, "the high temperatures, humidity and brine corrosion there will render the J-20's stealth coating ineffective after prolonged exposure to such an environment", the publication notes.

Gerry Adams to hand over Sinn Féin leadership to Mary Lou McDonald

February 10, 2018

Ms McDonald, a TD for Dublin Central, was the sole contender for the job and she has been president-elect of the party since the beginning of this year. She said her leadership would mark a defining chapter in the achievement of a United Ireland. For the victims of the IRA - and for those whose lives were blighted in so many ways during the decades of conflict - Mr Adams will be forever associated with a campaign of violence which inflicted untold suffering and which was entirely ...

Navy SEAL Who Killed Bin Laden Calls Trump's Parade Plan 'Third World Bulls

February 10, 2018

Some are uneasy over potentially high costs, while others question Trump's motives and argue that such a parade calls to mind displays of military power by authoritarian regimes such as North Korea or Russian Federation. When a user pointed out that France and Russian Federation conduct military parades, O'Neill replied: "Yes". The term has since taken on a broader meaning to describe economically developing nations.

Bill Maher Updates His Trump 'Dictator Checklist' After News of Military Parade

February 10, 2018

The Real Time host began listing the items that have been "checked off". "It's pretty scary. And now with the military parades , he had 8 out of 10". Meanwhile, Maher also made a "list" for House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes, R-Calif., the Wrap reported. "Trump wants a big military parade .it's gonna be spectacular", Maher said with sarcasm "Tanks, missiles, fighter jets".

Noteworthy Stocks: Oclaro, Inc. (OCLR), Envision Healthcare Holdings, Inc. (EVHC)

February 10, 2018

The company has a quick ratio of 3.00, a current ratio of 3.01 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.89. Cantor Fitzgerald cut shares of Envision Healthcare from an "overweight" rating to a "neutral" rating and set a $30.00 target price for the company.in a report on Wednesday, November 1st.

Jacob Zuma lacks discipline - NUM

February 10, 2018

All the parties yesterday backed the decision by Speaker Baleka Mbete to postpone the Sona. Professor André Duvenhage, from North West University, said the former Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma group was repositioning itself on Ramaphosa's side as it eyed deployments in his administration.

US Congress expected to vote on budget to avert government shutdown

February 10, 2018

The latest USA government shutdown ended before it began after members of the House of Representatives approved a budget deal early Friday morning. The House voted 240-186 to approve the bill just before dawn Eastern time, hours after the Senate had approved the measure on a 71-28 vote. He told CNN's Alisyn Camerota: "Maybe [he's] afraid of the fact that he's never voted in a Republican presidential primary".

Second White House staffer resigns amid domestic violence allegations

February 10, 2018

The allegations and resignations are bringing Mr Trump's judgement into question, and Democrat Congresswoman Nydia Valazquez said there was a "culture of misogyny". "It's extraordinary that a president would essentially back a disgraced aide who even his chief of staff admits is guilty of spousal abuse", Sabato said.

Renuka Chowdhury moves privilege motion

February 10, 2018

Labelled anti-woman by some people, Rijiju removed the Facebook post. "Some women ministers have said that Renuka Chowdhury deserved the comment from PM, of course they are entitled to defend the PM but this comment was against a woman". "What was alluded to is shameful. We condemn it. He should apologise", he told reporters. The prime minister, he said, "crossed the line of political discourse" with the use of his language and his "outrageous" reference.

(NYSE:CMP) Shares Bought by Nisa Investment Advisors LLC

February 10, 2018

Compass Minerals International, Inc. (NYSE: CMP ) tinted loss of -1.47% (-1 points) to US$67.25. Efg Asset Management Americas Corp increased its stake in Amazon Com Inc (AMZN) by 283.28% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC.

Goa Minister Vijai Sardesai Calls Domestic Tourists 'Scum Of The Earth'

February 10, 2018

Addressing a gathering at Goa Biz Fest 2018, Sardesai stated that now, the domestic tourists visiting Goa is nearly the six times as compared with the previous numbers. To control such activities, he conveyed, "We will have to bring in laws which will tax you, fine you and compel you to follow the law". "I am speaking for the people of Goa", he said today.

Rajdhani Express via Sambalpur from today

February 10, 2018

The state police is working at the behest of Odisha government. "Such incidents do occur when the police forget their duty to maintain law and order and serve for the political masters", said Pradhan. He said Odisha is passing through a constitutional crisis due to the inefficiency of the state government. The Union Minister questioned the nature of the crime for which the poor youth of Bhalupali village of Sambalpur had to give his valuable life at the police station.

United States government shuts down for second time

February 10, 2018

Peter King, R-New York, said. So it will now take up a revised six-week temporary spending bill that includes the major budget deal struck Wednesday between Senate leaders on both sides of the political aisle. "This bill is the product of extensive negotiations", Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, said Wednesday. "But I would argue that it's time to vote".

Trump taps PACOM commander as ambassador to Australia

February 10, 2018

Harris has also watched as an increasingly assertive China has pursued a more muscular military posture in the Pacific and established a military presence on man-made islands in areas the United States and its allies contend are global waters.

Trump blocks release of Democrats' FBI Russia intelligence memo

February 10, 2018

The Democratic memo, penned by the committee's ranking member, Rep. Adam Schiff, is expected to directly rebut the Republican memo, which accuses the Federal Bureau of Investigation of abusing the surveillance process in obtaining a warrant on former Trump campaign foreign policy adviser Carter Page.

Manitoba premier calls for 'de- escalation' in Alberta-BC pipeline dispute

February 10, 2018

Kenney described the plan as a way to ensure no such projects are built before accusing the Trudeau government of not doing enough to ensure the Kinder Morgan pipeline is built in the face of social and political opposition in B.C. Anderson applauded Notley's handling of the dispute, which he says lines up with the views and frustrations of the Alberta oil and gas industry and of Albertans generally.

Captured UK jihadist was trying to reach Turkey: US-backed force

February 10, 2018

Kotey was part of a four-member IS kidnapping cell dubbed "The Beatles" that was notorious for videotaping beheadings. A USA defence official on Thursday announced his arrest by the SDF, together with that of fellow Briton El Shafee el-Sheikh.

Equinix, Inc. (REIT) (NASDAQ:EQIX): Honing in on Growth Projections

February 10, 2018

In related news, insider Charles J. Meyers sold 2,196 shares of Equinix stock in a transaction on Wednesday, January 31st. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 1,493,095 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $666,367,000 after purchasing an additional 108,231 shares in the last quarter.

PM inaugurates gas supply project in Mianwali

February 10, 2018

Congratulating the people of the city for the gas plant inauguration, the prime minister said such projects only possible if democracy is allowed to evolve in the country. About the upcoming Senate elections, the Prime Minister said horse trading is not in the interest of the country. "We have to reject it and the politics of buying conscience", he said.

Chicago area gearing up for more rounds of snow

February 10, 2018

Chicago was blanketed with six to nine inches (15 to 23 cm) on Friday morning in the heaviest snowfall across the metropolitan area since at least late 2016, said Todd Kluber, a National Weather Service meteorologist in Chicago. "This is the first real winter we've had in several years". "We have our shovels, we have our potassium for the sidewalks", Pam Smith told CNN affiliate WGN.

Chaudhry Nisar refuses to work under Maryam Nawaz

February 10, 2018

He added that he wasn't a political orphan that he would give in to addressing a junior as "Sir" or "Madam". Coming on anti-judiciary rant, Nisar said he had advised the party leaders to exercise restraint in making reaction against the judiciary after the Supreme Court's landmark July 28 verdict.

Anti-Pakistan protests against Jammu terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly

February 10, 2018

After the Assembly met in the morning, Speaker Kavinder Gupta, who is BJP MLA, alleged the presence of Rohingya Muslim refugees near army camp in Sunjwan area of Jammu , led to fidayeen attack on the army camp. Speaker, however, defended his statement, saying he lives in the constituency where Rohingya Musims are living. "They are a security threat", Gupta said.

Two die as militants storm Indian army camp in Kashmir

February 10, 2018

The pre-dawn attack left six others injured, including a girl, after heavily armed militants stormed Sunjuwan Army camp near Jammu, the second largest city in the disputed Himalayan region close to the border with Pakistan. "The terrorists have been cornered in one of the family quarters", Jamwal told ANI . It was unclear how many militants were involved. India accuses Pakistan of training and arming militants and helping them infiltrate across the Line of Control that divides the Kashmir ...

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