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11-year-old girl's body found with 86 injuries, rape suspected — Surat

April 15, 2018

Samples have been sent for forensics tests to determine whether she was drugged or not. Forensic Head of the Civil Hospital told NDTV that most injuries seemed to have been caused by a wooden weapon. The girl was attacked to scare away the nomadic Muslim community out of the village. A few days ago, similar incidents happen in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir and Unnao district of Uttar Pradesh.

Canvey crash: Five hurt as auto hits pedestrians

April 15, 2018

An eyewitness told Essex Live : 'Someone lost control at the roundabout and just hit a group'. All six have been taken to hospital and multiple air ambulances have been at the scene. Five people have been treated by paramedics. According to Independent.ie , spokesperson for EEAST, Jon Moore, said: "The emergency services and critical care teams worked extremely quickly and professionally together at this incident to ensure patients received the right care as swiftly as possible".

Cigna (CI) Stake Boosted by Advisor Group Inc

April 15, 2018

Also, the number of investment managers holding Cigna Corp in top ten holdings decreased from 11 to 10 for a decrease of 1. It increased, as 69 investors sold AMZN shares while 578 reduced holdings. Among 22 analysts covering CIGNA (NYSE: CI ), 18 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 4 Hold. Everence reported 5,474 shares. Balyasny Asset Management Llc who had been investing in Orion Engineered Carbons Sa for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $1.72 billion market cap company.

CWG: Indians paddlers lose in mixed doubles semis

April 15, 2018

After losing the close first game, Sharath failed to find the momentum throughout the contest as he went on to lose the other three games with a narrow margin. The Indian pair committed several errors on length of serve and shots which resulted in their loss. India's women's grappler Divya Kakran added another bronze from the 68 kg category bronze-medal bout.

Traders Buy High Volume of Put Options on Live Nation Entertainment (LYV)

April 15, 2018

It has underperformed by 15.30% the S&P500. The Georgia-based Covey Capital Advisors Llc has invested 3.46% in the stock. US Bancorp DE now owns 3,869 shares of the company's stock worth $165,000 after acquiring an additional 3,062 shares during the period.

IAF's Sukhoi Su-30s refuelling mid-air during Gagan Shakti 2018 exercise

April 15, 2018

The Sukhoi Su-30 fighter which travelled from Kharagpur to Lakshadweep as part of the exercise was refuelled twice in its journey. Indian Air Force on Saturday displayed air-to-air refuelling capabilities of the fighter planes. The mission was flown in a dense network centric environment as part of the ongoing pan India IAF Level Exercise Gaganshakti. The Aim of Ops was Air Dominance & Deep Strike Validation over our strategic area of influence in the IOR.

Bangladesh rallies usher in Bengali new year

April 15, 2018

The celebrations begin at sunrise when people wearing new clothes gather at the main venues around Dhaka University. According to the Dhaka Tribune, Sheikh Hasina made a decision to take this initiative after she received an invitation for the New Year celebrations from women residing in Rangpur district.

Opposition leader slams United Kingdom premier over Syria strikes

April 14, 2018

Later, May's office said she had spoken with Trump by telephone, and the two had agreed it was vital to challenge Assad's use of chemical weapons, and that they would continue to work closely together to do so. "The facility which was struck is located some distance from any known concentrations of civilian habitation, reducing yet further any such risk", it added.

Ex-HP Governor VS Kokje is new VHP chief; Togadia out

April 15, 2018

Togadia , the VHP global working president, found no place in the executive body Kokje announced after the election, the first for the post of VHP president. He added that though associated with the VHP "for the past 32 years", he was "no longer with the organisation". He announced a programme to go on an indefinite fast in Ahmedabad from April 17 to highlight the problems faced by farmers, workers and women.

Boston Properties Forecasted to Earn FY2018 Earnings of $6.31 Per Share (BXP)

April 14, 2018

Ltd. grew its position in Boston Properties by 0.4% during the fourth quarter. BlackRock Inc. now owns 15,489,489 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock worth $2,014,100,000 after purchasing an additional 211,067 shares in the last quarter.

Trump's TPP Talk Gets A Tepid Response Abroad

April 14, 2018

Mr Trump, who has demanded that any such deal benefit the United States, is unlikely to rejoin the TPP without further concessions for what he has criticised as a awful agreement. But his trade strategy is under fire as a conflict escalates with China. And for the USA, it could help counteract the damage caused by the threat of a trade war with a rising China.

Ex-supermodel testifies against Cosby

April 15, 2018

On day four of Cosby's retrial , the prosecution wrapped testimony from five other accusers - in addition to Constand - allowed to give evidence in what experts say presents a gargantuan hurdle for the defence. "He didn't say anything and it made me feel like I was insane", she told the court. "I don't lie, sir, don't call me a liar", Dickinson said. That's when she confronted him.

Shab-e-Miraj being observed tonight with religious zeal

April 14, 2018

In the journey, the Prophet travelled on the "Buraq", a heavenly steed, to the heavens where the Almighty gave him instructions to take back to the faithful regarding the details of prayers. During Meraj , the command for five daily prayers ( Salat ) was also given to the Holy Prophet (PBUH). Do as he did, and avoid doing things that displeased him.

Crawfordville woman arrested after 2-year-old child tests positive for meth

April 15, 2018

Kaitlyn Ecker, 20, of Wakulla near the state's capital Tallahassee, faces a charge of child abuse. She has been charged with child abuse. The Wakulla County Sheriff's Office started investigating after authorities learned the child may have used the drugs.

Man Ordered To Stand Trial In Double-Murder Case

April 15, 2018

She spent two years in the hospital being treated for burns on 80 percent of her body. Earlier this month, State District Judge Brett Loveless dismissed the first-degree felony murder charge against Elexus Groves, who was charged with after police say she and Paul Garcia stole a van, fled a police traffic stop and slammed into Shaunna Arredondo-Boling's vehicle, killing her and her 14-year-old daughter, Shaylee Boling.

Netanyahu praises United States strikes in Syria, warns about Iran

April 15, 2018

Netanyahu expressed his hope that Syrian President Assad would acknowledge that "his reckless efforts to acquire and use weapons of mass destruction, his wanton disregard for global law and his provision of a forward base for Iran and its proxies endanger Syria".

Syrian air strikes are a warning to Russia - Theresa May

April 15, 2018

In a statement Mrs May said that the Syrian regime had demonstrated a "persistent pattern of behaviour" when it came to the use of chemical weapons, that "must be stopped". The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said a scientific research centre and military bases in Damascus were targeted, as were the Syrian army's Republican Guard and 4th Division, elite units of the Syrian military.

Trump touts 'perfectly executed' strike on Syria, declares 'Mission Accomplished'

April 15, 2018

It may not be enough in terms of what the Syria opposition or some members of the U.S. Congress would like to see, but having acted on his threat, the President does not appear to be inclined to go further, though he did explicitly reserve the option to attack again if he deems Damascus guilty of once more using chemical weapons .

Authorities searching for Georgia teen taken by armed boyfriend

April 14, 2018

They are believed to be traveling in a dark grey 2002 GMC Yukon with Georgia license plate #ALW3567. Meyer may be armed with a.9 millimeter pistol and an AR-15 rifle. Police said Cole left a message for her parents that she and Meyer were heading to Arkansas. Meyer is described as a 19-year-old white male with brown hair and brown eyes, standing 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighing 300 pounds.

US 'locked and loaded' to strike Syria again if new attack: Haley

April 14, 2018

One clear takeaway from Haley's remarks was how she repeatedly called out Russian Federation on multiple fronts: for their "disinformation campaign" following the strike and for their repeated Security Council vetoes on past Syria resolutions.

Reaction in France Mixed Toward Allied Syrian Airstrikes

April 15, 2018

Gen. Sergei Rudskoi of the Russian military's General Staff said Moscow could boost Syria's Soviet-era air defense assets with batteries of state-of-the-art S-300 missiles. Ankara hailed the move before accusing the Syrian regime of "crimes against humanity". British leader May said in London that the West had tried "every possible" diplomatic means to stop Assad from using chemical weapons.

Russia condemns US-led strikes, calls emergency UN meeting on Syria

April 14, 2018

The operation was "precise, overwhelming and effective", McKenzie said , adding it will set their chemical weapons program back "for years". Syrian state television claimed some of the missiles were shot down by the government's air defence systems.

Kathua rape case: CM Mehbooba Mufti demands fast-track court

April 14, 2018

In a big step by the Jammu and Kashmir government, Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti is pushing for a fast-track court to be set up to expedite the Kathua rape and murder case and ensure speedy justice to the family of the 8-year-old victim.

Mehbooba Mufti to decide resignation of BJP minister, says Ram Madhav

April 14, 2018

Madhav, who has been the BJP's pointsman on scripting the agenda with the PDP, told reporters in Jammu that the resignations of the two ministers would be handed over to Mehbooba Mufti for further action and also admitted that the two ministers had displayed a lack of discretion by taking part in the rally.

First Alert Weather: Stormy Sunday

April 14, 2018

This slow-moving storm system leaves a strong southwesterly flow aloft (10,000 to 20,000 feet above our heads), and that likely brings more rain and storms in from the south Saturday evening. However, with the recent rain and snow yesterday, along with the clearing skies overnight, valley fog is likely to form Friday morning. This boundary will also be the focal point for showers and thunderstorms to develop within the Hawkeye state before tracking eastbound.

Pres. Rouhani: US aggression in region has no result but destruction, annihilation

April 14, 2018

In a phone conversation with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Rouhani said, "This aggression was not just against the Syrian territory but against the whole region's stability". Seven Iranians were killed in an air strike on a Syrian military base on Monday, which Iran and Russian Federation said was carried out by the Zionist warplanes.

Saturday mostly cloudy, chance of isolated storms

April 14, 2018

South Dakota's highway patrol is encouraging drivers to stay home with "movies, hot cocoa and popcorn" as roads turned slippery and icy from extreme weather. The snow will be very wet and heavy, making it hard to shovel and even more challenging to drive through. Remember, changes in both the timing and intensity of this system are possible .

Western Attack on Syria a Crime, says Iran's Supreme Leader

April 14, 2018

The allies' operation was meant to punish Syrian President Bashar Assad for an apparent chemical attack against civilians and to deter him from doing it again. He said they will not benefit from the attacks, just like when they went to Iraq and Afghanistan. Sputnik, another Russian state-owned media outlet is reporting a claim made by Russian military officials that Syria's air defence system managed to shoot down a majority of cruise missiles fired by the US.

Stryker Corporation (SYK) Formed Double Top Pattern; Buyers Could Thrive

April 14, 2018

Stryker (NYSE: SYK ) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, January 30th. SYK's profit will be $596.98 million for 24.74 P/E if the $1.60 EPS becomes a reality. (NYSE:EPD) or 26,240 shares. Wharton Business Gp Ltd holds 0.15% or 9,630 shares. Zacks Investment Research lowered Stryker from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating in a report on Tuesday, April 3rd.

PM greets people on Ambedkar Jayanti

April 14, 2018

Floral tributes will be paid at Babasaheb's Statue in the Parliament House Complex this morning. However, did you know that Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, wanted to burn the constitution if it did not take into consideration the welfare of the minorities in India.

SARAH ON FIRE: Huckabee Sanders ROASTS 'DISGRACED HACK' James Comey

April 14, 2018

The White House sought to discredit James Comey ahead of the release of his memoir next week, lashing out at the former Federal Bureau of Investigation director in deeply personal terms on Friday. Separately, in a statement Friday afternoon, Sanders announced that Trump granted a full pardon to Scooter Libby, Vice President Dick Cheney 's former chief of staff.

Mexico president says door open to USA rejoining TPP

April 14, 2018

It could be a way to assuage American farmers and businesses hurt by Chinese tariffs by assuring robust markets for US products in countries that signed onto the deal, like Japan, Australia and South Korea. Democrat Senator Sherrod Brown, said he was "very open to a new TPP" as long as it had strong labor rights protections and currency provisions. And then there's the other trillion-dollar question: "How receptive will the other 11 nations be to welcoming the USA back?" The other 11 ...

Thousands say emotional goodbye to 'Mama Winnie' at funeral service

April 14, 2018

President Cyril Ramaphosa has delivered the eulogy at the funeral service of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, praising her for showing leadership without claiming glory and for inspiring and guiding the nation . Too often, we were not there for her. But on Saturday, her family and comrades used her funeral to both celebrate her enormous contribution to the anti-apartheid struggle and hit out against those who campaigned against her.

Omeros (OMER) Shares Up 2.1%

April 14, 2018

Blackrock Inc invested in 0% or 3.93 million shs. Melvin Capital Management Lp decreased Summit Matls Inc (Call) stake by 1.53M shares to 300,000 valued at $9.43 million in 2017Q4. Omeros's revenue for the quarter was up 6.7% on a year-over-year basis. research analysts expect that Omeros will post -1.51 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Cowboys added to Hampshire Honor Society

April 14, 2018

To qualify, a football student-athlete must have completed his final year of eligibility in 2017 achieved a minimum 3.20 cumulative grade-point average and meet all requirements for graduation. The former walk-on tallied 117 tackles and 6.5 tackles for loss in the last two seasons. He played in 24 games in his career with four starts. The Tacoma, Wash., native will graduate from UM with a 3.59 GPA in sociology.

25-year-old man dies while in RCMP custody

April 14, 2018

Around 3:20 p.m. yesterday, April 12, the girl was walking down an alley between Southill Street and Desmond Street in Brocklehurst, according to a police press release.

Facts speak louder than missiles in Syrian crisis

April 14, 2018

Associated Press reporters saw smoke rising from east Damascus and what appeared to be a flame lighting up the sky . Some U.S. media had said Washington was confident Assad had also used sarin on April 7. On April 9, U.S. ambassador at the UN, Nikki Haley, says Washington is determined to "see the monster who dropped chemical weapons on the Syrian people is held to account".

United Kingdom opposition leader says no legal basis for attack on Syria

April 14, 2018

The Western missile strikes demonstrate the volatile nature of the Syrian civil war, which started in March 2011 as an anti-Assad uprising but is now a proxy conflict involving a number of world and regional powers and a myriad of insurgent groups.

Libya's Khalifa Haftar treated in Paris hospital

April 14, 2018

A man holds a poster of Eastern Libyan military commander Khalifa Haftar during a rally demanding Haftar to take over, after a United Nations deal for a political solution missed what his supporters said was a self-imposed deadline on Sunday, in Benghazi , Libya, December 17, 2017.

Iran Leader Calls US-Led Strike 'Military Crime'

April 14, 2018

The US-led attack is a "flagrant violation of worldwide law" which " ignores the sovereignty of Syria ", the statement released by Iran's Foreign Ministry said. Earlier Saturday morning, the USA, in cooperation with Britain and France, attacked Syrian military facilities reportedly related to Syria's chemical weapons capabilities to retaliate for the alleged use of chemical weapons by Syrian troops early the month in an attack on the rebel-held town of Douma near the Syrian capital Damascus.

OPCW experts to start work in Syria on Saturday

April 14, 2018

The Swedish-drafted text calls for the establishment of an investigative panel to identify the perpetrators of chemical weapons use in Syria after Russian Federation this week vetoed a United States proposal to set up such a mechanism.

Trump uses phrase that haunted Bush

April 14, 2018

The phrase was displayed on a giant banner as President George W. Bush declared major combat operations in the country over, during a speech on an aircraft carrier in May 2003. Pentagon spokeswoman Dana White says, "It was mission accomplished". However, one of the stated goals of the strikes was to deter Syrian President Bashar Assad's government from using chemical weapons again.

France says targeted Syria's main chemicals research center

April 14, 2018

He added that a combined operation with Britain and France was under way. We thank them both. "To Iran and to Russian Federation, I ask, what kind of a nation wants to be associated with the mass murder of innocent men, women and children?" "Russia must decide if it will continue down this dark path or if it will join with civilized nations as a force for stability and peace", he argued.

Western Hemisphere: United States Assisting Venezuelans in Need

April 14, 2018

Pence met with Julio Borges, a Venezuelan opposition lawmaker and former speaker of the National Assembly, David Smolansky, former mayor of the city of El Hatillo, Carlos Vecchio, political coordinator of the Popular Will party he co-founded with opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez, and Antonio Ledezma, former mayor of Caracas.

PM Modi launches India's first wellness centre under Ayushman Bharat

April 14, 2018

As can be seen in the video, the prime minister personally helped the woman wear the footwear on the stage. During his two-day visit to the state, PM Modi is also expected to meet the residents of Naxal-hit Bastar district. He appealed to the youth not to pick up guns to fight for their rights. #9:20 AM: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind , Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu and others paid tributes to BR Ambedkar at Parliament House in New Delhi .

British Jets Take off from Cyprus Base Before Hitting Targets in Syria

April 14, 2018

Despite her careful language, there was immediate criticism from opposition lawmakers who said May should have consulted parliament before joining US-led action in Syria. The US military said the allied strikes destroyed three main chemical weapons facilities. The targets included a Syrian center in the greater Damascus area for the research, development, production, and testing of chemical and biological weaponry as well as a chemical weapons storage facility near the city of Homs.

Russian helicopter crashes in Baltic Sea, both pilots dead - Baltic Fleet

April 14, 2018

The helicopter went missing when performing a night training flight at 23.30 Moscow Time on April 13. A search operation has been launched to recover the bodies, AFP reported.

France says Syria operation hits 3 sites

April 14, 2018

French President Emmanuel Macron also confirmed his country's participation in the operation. In a televised address from the White House, Trump said he had ordered US armed forces to launch "precision strikes" associated with Assad's chemical weapons capabilities.

Putin condemns US-led strike on Syria as aggression

April 14, 2018

Putin added that the strike had a "destructive influence on the entire system of worldwide relations". He criticized the United States and its allies for launching the strike without waiting for inspectors from the global chemical weapons watchdog to visit the area.

Syria forces enter Douma for clean-up operations after missile strikes

April 14, 2018

The medics said none of the patients were hurt by chemicals. "Nearly a week has passed, but neither the United States nor several European countries have provided any evidence proving the alleged use of poisonous substances by Syrian troops in the city of Douma on April 7", Konashenkov said.

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