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Britain says likely that Russia's Putin made decision for nerve agent attack

March 17, 2018

Opponents of President Vladimir Putin used graffiti on Thursday to take an ironic swipe at Russian Federation over the nerve toxin attack on a former double agent. Moscow on Thursday accused the British government of implicating Russian Federation in the poisoning of an ex-spy to "deflect attention" from hard negotiations with the European Union over Brexit.

North Korean minister's Sweden visit fuels possible Trump-Kim meeting speculation

March 17, 2018

It is one of the few western states with a diplomatic channel to the North Korean leadership and may be able to smooth out obstacles in the path of a summit meeting. Some Swedish and foreign media have said that Ri - who was stationed at North Korea's embassy in Stockholm in 1985-1988 - will stay in the Scandinavian country until Sunday for other talks, though Swedish officials would not confirm those reports.

Tillis, 3 other GOP senators seek special counsel to probe Justice Department

March 17, 2018

ET on Sunday, McCabe would not receive his pension benefits. "However, by statute, the Inspector General does not have the tools that a prosecutor would to gather all the facts, such as the ability to obtain testimony from essential witnesses who are not current DOJ employees".

GATE 2018 results declared, check here @ https

March 17, 2018

The direct link to check the GATE 2018 results is given below. Immediately after the declaration of results, the website crashed due to high traffic. GATE scores reflect the performance level of a candidate in a particular subject, which is quantified based on examination data collected over several years.

BJD candidates elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Odisha

March 17, 2018

Three Rajya Sabha seats from Odisha will fall vacant as the tenures of BJD MPs Dilip Tirkey , AU Singhdeo and BJD backed independent member AV Swamy will come to an end on April 2. The last date for filing nomination papers for the polls was March 12. While nomination papers were scrutinised on March 13, the last date for withdrawal of candidature was March 15.

'Exposed': The New Yorker Unveils Next Week's Revealing Cover

March 17, 2018

Barry Blitt's latest cover for the magazine is his fifteenth to feature Donald Trump . The cover artwork is aptly titled, "Exposed". "I wanted to address President Trump's stormy relationship with the press", the cover's illustrator, Barry Blitt , said of his work .

Trump's Treasury Announces New Sanctions on Russian Federation

March 16, 2018

The US on Thursday announced sanctions on a series of Russian organisations and individuals in retaliation for interference in the 2016 presidential elections and other "malicious" cyber attacks. The report says there were no details about when the hacking happened, only that they were stopped immediately when they were noticed. Their goal: to conduct reconnaissance and collect information about the industrial control systems.

Neurosurgeon goes to trial in death of wife found in suitcase

March 17, 2018

A public appeal was made by York Region Police for assistance in identifying the body. Fric-Shamji, a family doctor at Scarborough and Rouge Hospital, was last seen November 30, 2016. She keeps telling us, 'Mom, keep fighting... "Keep fighting. Let justice be done'". "And those three grandchildren..." In the courtroom to hear his committal to trial were more than a dozen of Fric's family wearing purple ribbons in support of the fight against domestic violence.

North Korean minister's visit to Sweden fuels speculation over Trump talks

March 17, 2018

Sweden has had diplomatic relations with North Korea since 1973 and is one of the few Western countries with an embassy in Pyongyang. Trump spoke today with President Moon Jae-in of the Republic of Korea to discuss ongoing efforts to prepare for their upcoming engagements with North Korea.

Costco Wholesale Co. (COST) VP Sells $2206152.52 in Stock

March 17, 2018

They expect $1.66 earnings per share, up 18.57% or $0.26 from last year's $1.4 per share. Following the sale, the vice president now owns 52,529 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $10,148,602.80. $937,421 worth of stock was sold by Murphy James P. on Friday, January 5. On Friday, March 9 the insider Rose Timothy L. sold $3.15M. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $1.17 earnings per share.

Driehaus Capital Management LLC Buys Shares of 10000 Xcel Energy Inc (XEL)

March 17, 2018

Xcel Energy Inc . ( XEL ) stock price traded at a gap of 0.05% from an average price of last twenty days and stands at a distance of -2.10% away from it's an average price of recent fifty days. As per Thursday, October 26, the company rating was maintained by Morgan Stanley. ValuEngine raised shares of Xcel Energy from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a report on Sunday, December 31st.

Boris Johnson says it's likely Putin personally ordered United Kingdom attack

March 17, 2018

Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov responded saying Johnson's claims violated all rules of diplomatic protocol. The statement comes just hours after media reports suggested that Russia is set to expel British diplomats in retaliation for PM expelling 23 Russian diplomats.

MPD: Student Carrying 'Trump' Flag Assaulted Outside School

March 17, 2018

A student carrying a flag emblazoned with the word "Trump" was assaulted outside a high school in Minneapolis during Wednesday's national school walkout, police said. Students across the United States walked out of classes on March 14, in a nationwide call for action against gun violence following the shooting deaths last month at a Florida high school.

Black man severely beaten at Charlottesville rally cleared of assault

March 17, 2018

The assault begins at the one-hour mark. Defense attorney Rhonda Quaglianna argued Harris did not hit Crews, but rather the defendant was trying to strike a flag pole Crews was holding. Judge Downer made his ruling based on the fact that the commonwealth could not prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Harris meant to hit Crews. Charlottesville police had added extra security measures ahead of Friday's trial.

Republican Jeff Flake: 'My party might not deserve to lead'

March 16, 2018

He will be followed three days later by Vice President Mike Pence. Flake said he plans to talk about how to widen the Republican Party's base, and he pointed to the special election in Pennsylvania this week in which a Democrat is poised to win a US House seat in a Republican district that Trump won by almost 20 percentage points in 2016.

Northwestern shooting 'hoax' investigation continues, no one is in custody

March 17, 2018

Police have spoken with the targets of a bogus "swatting" incident that locked down the campus of Northwestern University in Evanston for several hours Wednesday. The call was ultimately deemed a "swatting" hoax - when someone purposefully reports false information with the intention of inciting an unnecessary SWAT team response.

Syrian army captures 70 pct of Eastern Ghouta area

March 17, 2018

Backed by Russian Federation and Iran, government forces have thrust deep into eastern Ghouta , splintering the area into three separate enclaves. The charity says it recorded 40 casualties on Friday. The UN humanitarian agencies have sounded the alarm about the worsening humanitarian situation for 400,000 people in Eastern Ghouta , where activists said around 1,000 have been killed since a military showdown between rebels and the government late February .

United States imposes sanctions on 19 Russians for allegedly interfering in 2016 election

March 16, 2018

Beginning in March 2016, or possibly earlier, Russian government hackers sought to penetrate multiple USA critical infrastructure sectors, including energy, nuclear, commercial facilities, water, aviation and manufacturing, according to a US security alert published Thursday .

N Korean Foreign Minister arrives in Sweden; 'Trump-Kim' talks on agenda

March 16, 2018

The talks about talks come after the head of the US Pacific Command said the United States could not be overly optimistic about the outcome of any summit between US President Donald Trump and Kim, aimed at ending the North's nuclear and missile programmes, and must go into it with "eyes wide open".

Vehicle ramming attack kills two Israeli soldiers in West Bank

March 16, 2018

The Palestinian driver was arrested by Israeli soldiers, the army said, describing the incident as a deliberate attack. The suspected terrorist was identified as 26-year-old Allah Kabhha from the village of Barta'a in the West Bank, Israeli security services stated.

Obama and Bush post NCAA brackets

March 17, 2018

The former commander in chief predicts Michigan State winning the men's basketball title and UConn winning the women's championship. Last year, President Donald Trump did not fill out a bracket. He posted his picks with the caption "Respectfully differing with @BarackObama so out on a limb here, but I have a gut feeling my #Aggies are going the distance".

Arena Pharmaceuticals (ARNA) Trading Down 0%

March 16, 2018

Investors and Traders continue to monitor technical levels of shares of Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc . Four research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and seven have assigned a buy rating to the company's stock. According to 8 analysts Dermira Inc Cm ST (NASDAQ:DERM)'s price will reach at $27.75 during 52 weeks. Analyst recommendation for this stock stands at 2.5.

(CVX) Holdings Trimmed by BerganKDV Wealth Management LLC

March 16, 2018

It has underperformed by 10.02% the S&P500. Kessler Investment Group Llc increased Amazon Com Inc (AMZN) stake by 1037% reported in 2017Q3 SEC filing. The firm has "Buy" rating by Jefferies given on Wednesday, April 12. Credit Suisse Group cut their target price on shares of Chevron from $129.00 to $123.00 and set a "neutral" rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, March 7th.

Padmaavat touches Rs. 300 crore mark

March 16, 2018

S S Rajamouli's Baahubali: The Conclusion is way ahead - past Rs 500 crore. Despite not getting released in some major states of India, the film earned the tag of All Time Blockbuster (ATBB). Rajput Karni Sena and many other fringe outfits opposed to the film's release citing historical inaccuracies. "I can only thank the audience for going to see my film in spite of the threats", said Bhansali, who saw some ugly controversies around his film.

Trooper Thomas Clardy honored on 2-year death anniversary

March 17, 2018

Trooper Thomas Clardy was conducting a traffic stop on I-90 westbound in Charlton when when he was struck and killed by a auto that swerved into his cruiser on March 16, 2016. I spent a lot of time over the last few years wishing I had spent more time talking about something, anything. Friday's memorial was held at the Charlton State Police barracks.

Iran won't renegotiate 2015 nuke deal: Deputy FM

March 17, 2018

The United States and three European allies have had "very good" talks on President Donald Trump's demand that their nuclear deal with Iran be improved by a May 12 deadline, a US envoy said on Friday. While Iran signed up to limits on its uranium enrichment activity, which it has repeatedly said is for peaceful power generation, not atomic bombs, it has refused to discuss its missile program, which it says is purely defensive.

Fire south of Colorado Springs prompts evacuations

March 16, 2018

Authorities told News 5 around 1:30 p.m. that the fire has another head and there are four helicopters en route to the area to perform water drops. El Paso County officials say the fire appears to have started at Fort Carson before moving off the Mountain Post.

Russian Federation hacking attempts into United States grid confirmed

March 16, 2018

Sanctions were also levied against individuals behind the separate Petya cyberattack and an "ongoing" attempt to hack the USA energy grid. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov suggested the Trump administration had timed the action to taint this weekend's presidential election in Russian Federation, in which President Vladimir Putin is expected to win an overwhelming victory.

Aperio Group LLC Purchases Shares of 8864 Benefitfocus Inc (BNFT)

March 16, 2018

CVS Health Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides integrated pharmacy health care services. The company has market cap of $729.45 million. (NASDAQ:BNFT). Wells Fargo And Communication Mn owns 237,300 shares. The firm acquired 8,864 shares of the software maker's stock, valued at approximately $239,000.

Real Madrid vs Chelsea: how and where to watch

March 16, 2018

The Italian giants forced their way through to the quarter-finals last week after a professional display at Wembley Stadium as they beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 on the night (4-3 on aggregate). Especially given the fact that the next few weeks will be crucial for them, with appearances in the Champions League against Chelsea and league ties against Sevilla, Valencia, Villarreal and even Real Madrid.

Moscow will expel British diplomats, says Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov

March 16, 2018

Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused London of behaving in a "boorish" way and suggested this was partly because of problems Britain faces over its planned exit from the European Union next year. The pair are hospitalized in critical condition in Salisbury, 90 miles (145 kilometers) southwest of London . He told reporters: 'It certainly looks like the Russians are behind the poisoning.

Trump denies reports of imminent White House staff overhaul

March 16, 2018

USA and European diplomats say they're closer on long-range ballistic missile launches, inspections and new sanctions on Iranian-backed militant groups. Inside Langley, however, many officers took solace in Trump choosing a career intelligence officer, who will likely play a more traditional role than Pompeo had.

Sturgeon: Reasonable to conclude Russian Federation behind spy attack

March 16, 2018

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Mr Putin had met members of his national security council yesterday for a "detailed discussion" on the situation with Britain. They called on Russian Federation to provide a complete disclosure of the Novichok programme to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) in The Hague.

BJP leader's father beheaded for naming chowk after PM Modi

March 16, 2018

The deceased was the father of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Tej Naraya, who named the chowk after Prime Minister Modi in December 2016. "On Thursday, local Rashtriya Janata Dal supporters, who had been opposed to naming of the square after Modi, tried to remove the plaque bearing the name", he said.

Bihar: Man beheaded by mob for naming a square after PM Modi

March 16, 2018

The family of a BJP supporter , who had renamed Bhadwa Chowk as Narendra Modi Chowk nearly a couple of years back, was attacked by at least a dozen armed miscreants at village Balha under Sadar police station in Darbhanga district on Thursday night resulting into death of his father Ramchandra Yadav (70).

German Football Association Against Boycott of World Cup 2018 in Russian Federation

March 16, 2018

Kensington Palace said Prince Harry and the Duke of Cambridge, who is also the President of the Football Association, never had any plans to attend the tournament. England's football team will still go to the World Cup in Russian Federation this summer, unless the Football Association are told directly by Government that they are not to attend, Sky Sports News understands.

Court hearing third Turkish appeal for return of 8 officers

March 16, 2018

A video made public on Thursday shows the eight Turkish servicemen a few minutes before they boarded a military helicopter to flee from Turkey in July 2016, according to Turkish authorities. Turkey has rejected a request by Greece for their release. Those charges included involvement in the coup, attempted murder, participation in an armed terrorist group, military desertion and theft of military material.

Malaysia's "Snake whisperer" dies after cobra bite

March 16, 2018

Friends described the snake-catcher's determination during risky missions. He has now died in hospital after being bitten by a cobra during a snake-catching operation in Bentong, Malaysia . Under Hussin's tutelage, firefighters learned how to ID different types of snakes, with a particular eye for the poisonous ones, as well as the most humane ways to capture them.

US seeking 'supplemental' Iran deal with European powers

March 16, 2018

Reuters reported that a confidential document obtained by the news agency has been circulated to European Union members to check whether they would agree to such actions targeting certain "militias and commanders" in a bid to save the deal from collapse.

Suspended Guam Archbishop found guilty of sexual abuse

March 16, 2018

The Holy See added that the sentence was subject to appeal and would be effective only in the absence of appeal. It said Apuron had denied all the charges and had 60 days to appeal the ruling. Until the Vatican court handed down its sentence, Archbishop Apuron had continued to hold the title of archbishop of Agana, but did not hold the faculties, rights or obligations pertaining to the office, because they had been granted to Archbishop Byrnes.

Maine Democrat Eryn Gilchrist Takes on Leslie Gibson, Who Insulted Parkland Survivors

March 16, 2018

Gonzalez identifies as bisexual . Gonzalez and Hogg have been among the most vocal student advocates for stricter gun control since the February 14 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida. The candidate's insults were met with outrage. Eryn told the local news outlet that she was "horrified and embarrassed" at the idea that someone like Gibson would represent her district, which includes the ME towns of Greene and Sabattus, in the state legislature.

Modi govt paying Rs 1100 cr extra per Rafale jet, claims Rahul

March 16, 2018

The Congress party chief also accused Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for allegedly lying about the price paid for buying Rafale jets. " Qatar = INR 1319 Cr ($202 million), Modi= INR 1670 Cr ($256 million), Manmohan Singh = INR 570 Cr ($87 million)", Rahul Gandhi tweeted.

$22.8M Lottery Ticket Sold At Northern Minnesota Gas Station

March 16, 2018

While the victor has not stepped forward, he or she will be able to choose between a long-term dispersal, or the cash option for the $22.8 million jackpot, which would be $13.5 million before taxes. Players select six numbers from one to 47 for a chance to win a jackpot starting at $1 million and that grows until someone wins it. The game supplanted Hot Lotto last fall and, like its predecessor, has a jackpot that grows as each drawing fails to produce a victor.

Britain's claim Putin ordered ex-spy poisoning 'unforgiveable'

March 16, 2018

In a rare joint statement, May and U.S. President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel said "there is no plausible alternative explanation" to Russian responsibility for the poisoning. Britain says the poison used was Novichok, a class of nerve agent developed by the Soviet Union toward the end of the Cold War. Signatories to the convention banning chemical weapons, including Russian Federation, have a legal obligation to reveal the whole range of ...

CIGNA (CI) Given New $215.00 Price Target at Credit Suisse Group

March 16, 2018

The institutional investor held 27,221 shares of the major pharmaceuticals company at the end of 2017Q3, valued at $3.26 million, down from 80,021 at the end of the previous reported quarter. Bank & Trust Of America De holds 0% or 148,313 shares. Edgestream Prns Lp holds 0.36% of its portfolio in Cigna Corporation (NYSE:CI) for 3,592 shares.

Oasis Midstream Partners (NYSE:OMP) Releases Quarterly Earnings Results, Meets Expectations

March 16, 2018

The corporation has a market cap of US$6.15 Billion. UBS maintained the stock with "Buy" rating in Friday, March 2 report. The shares now trade at $19.09 and have been able to report a change of 2.30% over the past one week. Us Bancshares De invested in 2,365 shares. Peoples Services reported 0% of its portfolio in Helmerich & Payne, Inc. At the time of writing, the 14-day ADX for Rice Midstream Partners LP (RMP) is noted at 42.41.

Parkland surveillance video shows officer standing outside school during shooting

March 16, 2018

On Wednesday, students from NY to Nashville to San Francisco walked out of school at 10 a.m.to commemorate the one-month anniversary of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School , in which 17 people were killed, and to push for gun reform.

Tenet Healthcare (THC) Issues FY18 Earnings Guidance

March 16, 2018

Apollo Management Holdings Lp increased its stake in Tenet Healthcare Corp (Call) ( THC ) by 140% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. Piper Jaffray has "Hold" rating and $15.0 target. Therefore 73% are positive. V.F. Corp had 106 analyst reports since July 24, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel.

Vladimir Putin urges citizens to vote in presidential election

March 16, 2018

According to Avakov, Russia neglected Ukraine's concerns over possible provocations with "severe consequences" on the election day. It is not clear how many Russian citizens are in Ukraine and plan to vote on Sunday.

Matthew McGinnis Wanted for the Murder of His Girlfriend, Nicole Lee Stephens

March 16, 2018

Don Aaron, the spokesman for the Metro Nashville Police Department, said McGinnis had a gun raised to his head when the four SWAT officers went inside the room. As a reminder: In all investigations, the TBI acts exclusively as 'fact-finders.' Any determination about the legality of the actions of the officer/s involved in these types of matters rests exclusively with the District Attorney General.

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