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'Mother Teresa of Pakistan' dies at age 87

August 12, 2017

She studied medicine at universities in Mainz and Marburg before joining the Catholic order of the Daughters of the Heart of Mary, the organization that sent her overseas as a missionary. "It was an arranged marriage because it was necessary", she told Lobel. "We will remember her for her courage, her loyalty, her service to the eradication of leprosy, and most of all, her patriotism".

PDP Convention 'Il Restore Hope To Nigerians -Chieftain

August 12, 2017

National Publicity Secretary of the party, Prince Dayo Adeyeye, confirmed at a world press conference in Abuja today that over three thousand delegates would attend the convention. He said the party was ready to reclaim power from the All Progressive Congress, APC, assuring that the party will deliver dividends of democracy and engender steady growth and holistic development of the country.

5 young players ready for Premier League breakthrough

August 12, 2017

Last season, Mourinho eventually had to prioritise the Europa League over the Premier League in a bid to secure Champions League football. Brighton have broken their club transfer record twice in one week to draft in Davy Propper from PSV Eindhoven and Club Brugge's Jose Izquierdo, subject to medical and global clearance.

National General Holdings Corp (NGHC) Under Analyst Spotlight

August 12, 2017

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Traffickers push up to 180 migrants into sea off Yemen

August 12, 2017

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) says at least 29 migrants were deliberately pushed into the sea by smugglers who did not want to get caught. "The smugglers are panicking", de Boeck said, adding that reinforced border controls along the coast could be having a counter-productive effect. "Too many young people pay smugglers with the false hope of a better future".

Illinois, Ohio, and Texas now report Salmonella infections linked to papayas

August 12, 2017

OH has joined 18 other states reporting an infection from Salmonella bacteria attributed to recalled Maradol papayas from Mexico. Cases in NY almost tripled to 36 since the last report on July 21 and New Jersey cases have more than doubled to 26.

Kemper Corporation (KMPR) Hits a 52-Week High

August 12, 2017

Vanguard Group Inc. owned 6.74% of Kemper Corporation worth $138,041,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC. Want to see what other hedge funds are holding KMPR? Guggenheim Capital LLC raised its position in shares of Kemper Corporation by 71.7% in the fourth quarter.

Over 50 Lingayat seers meet CM, demand separate religion tag

August 12, 2017

The Mahasabha was organised at Bengaluru's Jnana Jyothi Auditorium. "Depending on the review, we will let the community know of the government's decision", said Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. However, amongst the separatists, infighting arose regarding the difference between Veerashaivas and Lingayats. Backed by Water Resources Minister MB Patil, Transport Minister Basavaraj Rayareddy and Congress leader Vinay Kulkarni, pontiffs of various mutts including the Tontadarya Mutt's ...

On Thursdays, Carrie Underwood and Her Fam Wear Red, Green & Blue

August 12, 2017

It's time to be a hero! Following the snap is two more , featuring Underwood and Fisher sporting red and green masks, respectively, with a third showing Underwood and a fierce face that would make anyone quiver. "Here's to so many more years and memories together", Underwood gushed July 10. The singer did play one important gig in 2017: wowing the hometown crowd in Nashville when she sang the National Anthem before a Predators game during her husband's run for the Stanley Cup, which ...

Eclipse viewing safety on "This Week"

August 12, 2017

Leonard permanently lost some vision in his right eye. You may remember taking a magnifying glass outside as a kid on a sunny day and burning a hole in a leaf or starting a small fire. "It's so unsafe for people to look at the sun even for brief periods of time because you can cause permanent damage to the retina - we call it solar retinopathy and it's really very close to burning a hole in the retina".

Military Intensifies Cordon and Search Operations for Boko Haram in Maiduguri

August 12, 2017

The objective of the search was not immediately known but an internal United Nations memo seen by AFP news agency suggested that the Nigerian forces might have been searching for Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau. Kallon as saying. "The United Nations does not have any additional information at this time regarding the reason or motivations for the unauthorized search".

Mama C's Donuts sickens 266 with Norovirus

August 12, 2017

Health department officials became aware of the norovirus outbreak when local hospitals notified them about a number of people who became ill after eating Mama C's food from August 4 through August 7. She said, "We feel sorry about it. No one got sick, so we were pretty surprised", Walkup said. These symptoms typically last one to three days. Owners of the restaurant, Dar and Yann Chao, said they are working with the health department to determine the cause of the outbreak.

First specimen case of West Nile Virus detected in Kent County

August 12, 2017

The patient is less than 50 years old and has underlying medical conditions, according to the health department. The health unit has been trapping and testing mosquitoes since June. The county also set four traps that attract the kind of mosquitoes that carry the Zika virus: Aedes Egypti and Aedes Albopictus mosquitoes. The first MI case of West Nile was diagnosed in 2001, two years after it appeared in the United States.

Team, Inc. (NYSE:TISI) Issues Earnings Results

August 12, 2017

State of Alaska Department of Revenue's holdings in Team were worth $137,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Louisiana State Employees Retirement System raised its stake in Team by 0.8% in the first quarter. For a total return analysis, there is the 0.00% return on equity and the -2.90% return on assets to consider. The business had revenue of $312.26 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $309.60 million.

South China Sea : China protest USA ship presence

August 11, 2017

Anonymous U.S. officials told Reuters the John S. McCain passed through a string of islets, reefs, and shoals in territory claimed by China before approaching Mischief Reef in the Spratly Islands. Speaking on condition of anonymity, a USA official told AFP news agency a Chinese frigate sent radio warnings at least 10 times to the USS McCain.

Abandoned newborn found covered in ants

August 11, 2017

According to the statement the Houston man made to police investigators, the newborn baby girl's body was covered in both ants and other debris. Deputies said the child was less than an hour old and her umbilical cord was still attached. "Bro, that's insane. Somebody left their baby out here". Police believe' the woman gave birth to the baby girl in her apartment and then discarded the baby in the bushes.

Police release video of murdered pensioner hours before he was killed

August 11, 2017

Police have named Peter Wrighton, 83, of Banham, as the victim of the East Harling murder. The family of retired BT worker Mr Wrighton, who had been married for 59 years, paid tribute to his "kind nature" and his "love of walking his dogs and chatting with people to pass the time of day".

Alcohol Use And Abuse Spiking In US, Study Says

August 11, 2017

Problem drinking increased by an even greater percentage, and women, racial minorities, older adults and the poor saw particularly large spikes. The study, sponsored by a federal agency for alcohol research, examined how drinking patterns changed between 2002 and 2013, based on in-person surveys of tens of thousands of US adults.

Candriam Luxembourg SCA Acquires 701 Shares of Public Storage

August 11, 2017

Merriman Wealth Management LLC now owns 1,915 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock worth $419,000 after buying an additional 5 shares in the last quarter. This represents a $8.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.98%. Life Storage's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is now 347.83%. TRADEMARK VIOLATION WARNING: This report was reported by Chaffey Breeze and is the property of of Chaffey Breeze.

Piper Jaffray Companies Reaffirms Hold Rating for Akorn, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKRX)

August 11, 2017

Several analysts have recently weighed in on AKRX shares. For the next fiscal year, analysts forecast that the company will report earnings of $1.81 per share, with EPS estimates ranging from $1.79 to $1.83. As of quarter end Tower Research Capital LLC (trc) had disposed of 904 shares trimming its stake by 92.7%. The St Germain D J Co Inc holds 68,888 shares with $2.50M value, down from 130,714 last quarter.

New study reveals the best time of day to have sex

August 11, 2017

Researchers, on behalf of health and wellbeing firm Forza Supplements , monitored the body clocks of 1,000 people and then worked out the optimum times of day to do a range of activities in order to "get the most out of life". Male testosterone levels peak in the morning, meaning they last longer in bed. Engaging in sex leads to a rush of endorphins, lowering a person's blood pressure and stress levels, and leaves a person more upbeat throughout the day, the survey revealed.

Intragastric Weight Loss Balloons Linked to 5 Deaths, FDA Says

August 11, 2017

In five cases, the cause of death was unclear, but all occurred within a month or less of balloon placement, the agency said. Four of the deaths occurred after patients used the Orbera Intragastric Balloon System , manufactured by Apollo Endo Surgery, and one took place after a patient used the ReShape Integrated Dual Balloon System , which is made by ReShape Medical Inc.

Irish Netflix viewers will be unaffected by Disney move

August 11, 2017

The only *good* news is that it's not going to happen for a while, *and* Marvel's TV shows, like Jessica Jones and the upcoming Defenders , will remain on Netflix . The move could also be seen as a way to maximise revenues on its future portfolio of Star Wars movies and spin-offs. Overall segment operating income fell 10% to $4.0 billion, as the 22% decline at media networks more than offset the 18% improvement at parks and resorts and the 12% growth at consumer products.

OR mother who mistakenly suffocated newborn sues hospital for $8.6 million

August 11, 2017

A woman in OR filed a lawsuit against the hospital where she gave birth after her son died from being smothered at four days old. Thompson describes feeling " still drowsy and groggy " from her medication at the time . Ms Thompson claims the hospital has "directly caused her severe emotional distress, severe depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, severe anxiety and prolonged grief disorder".

Pampanga under state of calamity due to bird flu outbreak

August 11, 2017

The source of the disease and the strain of avian flu were not immediately clear. Six farms in Barangays San Carlos and Santa Rita in San Luis, Pampanga were affected by the outbreak, Piñol said. "BAI (Bureau of Animal Industry) will first focus on the area of the outbreak", Piñol said. On the other hand, the number of free-range birds that would be killed could reach a million, Piñol said.

56-year-old man killed in Crown Heights fire

August 11, 2017

A 49-year-old woman suffered burns on her hands and was taken to Cornell University Hospital for treatment, according to the NYPD. One resident, Gary Lawson, 73, said with the person who died - whose name has not been released pending family notification - for years.

Trump & his DC hotel rip off taxpayers

August 11, 2017

Exhibit one: The opulent - and may say "tacky" - Trump International Hotel in what once was the old Post Office Pavilion on Pennsylvania Avenue between the White House and the Capitol. Trump claims he will donate any money paid by the many foreign government officials staying at the hotel and using the facilities to the U.S. Treasury but Trump has a long string of broken promises.

76ers, Celtics to play in NBA London Game

August 11, 2017

The NBA London Game will feature the Atlantic Division rivals who found themselves as trade partners prior to this year's draft. This stands as the first time that the Celtics have played a regular season game in London, as well as the eighth time that the National Basketball Association has hosted a game in London during the regular season.

Hong Kong, Shanghai: Stocks open lower

August 11, 2017

U.S. President Donald Trump stepped up his campaign of pressure, warning the North Korea regime not to follow through with a missile test near Guam and promising massive response to any strike against America or its allies. The BSE Sensex lost 336 points in early trade and the NSE Nifty slipped below the 9,800-mark following global sell-off triggered by tensions between the USA and North Korea.

Economic Survey warns of dangers of sustained deflation

August 11, 2017

Additionally, the survey also stated that the reform agenda now includes implementing the Goods and Services Tax smoothly, privatising Air India and addressing the banking sector's bad loans problem. The Survey expressed concern about sluggish growth and increasing indebtedness in some sectors of the economy, which has impacted the asset quality of banks.

Trexquant Investment LP Boosts Stake in WPX Energy, Inc. (WPX)

August 11, 2017

Several other large investors have also modified their holdings of the stock. WPX Energy, Inc. (NYSE:WPX), at its latest closing price of $10.20, it has a price-to-book ratio of 1.01, compared to an industry average at 0.41. WPX Energy had a negative return on equity of 5.99% and a negative net margin of 18.38%. The business's quarterly revenue was up 199.3% on a year-over-year basis.

Mmm, this 100-year-old fruitcake found in Antarctica sure looks delicious

August 11, 2017

This very old fruitcake also smells nearly edible. Though, according to employees of the Fund, the tin box in which lay the dessert was in pretty bad shape, the pie looked and smelled "almost like edible". A team from the Canterbury Museum in Christchurch has recently finished a 14-month project conserving nearly 1,500 artifacts from Cape Adare. Heritage Trust conservators have restored the 50-foot-long Terra Nova hut, the largest Antarctic building of its time, and several other portable ...

$1 billion grant approved for Mugabe University in Zimbabwe

August 11, 2017

Jonathan Moyo, Higher and Tertiary Education Minister, said the Robert Gabriel Mugabe University would focus on science and technology and have an institute focusing on research and "transformative and revolutionary leadership". The latter group is also thought to have the backing of president Mugabe who will seek another five-year term in office next year. The main opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), criticizing the plan, said Mugabe's government should instead improve existing ...

Air quality affects practices for fall sports

August 11, 2017

The air pollution advisory went into effect last week when huge swaths of the state reached near record-breaking temperatures . DEQ and health officials said smoke from several nearby wildfires may also cause poor air quality in Medford, although monitors have shown mostly moderate conditions in Jackson County's largest city.

Seoul shares open lower amid escalating tensions over North Korea

August 11, 2017

The Aug. 7 mission demonstrated the US commitment to regional allies, increased readiness and exercised the right under global law "to fly legally in the place and time of our choosing", officials said. Ellsworth B-1s were last deployed to Guam in August 2016, when they took over continuous-bomber-presence operations from the B-52 Stratofortress bomber squadrons from Minot Air Force Base , North Dakota, and Barksdale Air Force Base , Louisiana.

Boy, 3, found dead in Florida day care van

August 11, 2017

The "unbearable environment" caused Myles' death , according to the medical examiner, who determined his cause of death was hyperthermia. Orlando police announced on social media that 51-year-old Deborah Denise St. Mina said charges are pending against the worker, whose identity hasn't been released. According to the Florida Department of Children and Families, the Little Miracles Academy was cited in an inspection just last month for not keeping track of children being transported.

2016 was Earth's warmest year on record, global report shows

August 11, 2017

The State of the Climate in 2016 report, led by the United States' National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) with the help of scientists from 60 nations, found that "the major indicators of climate change continued to reflect trends consistent with a warming planet".

Trump says maybe warning to NKorea not tough enough

August 11, 2017

Trump's threats, Gorka said , were deadly serious. His comments were his first since North Korea reacted to his "fire and fury" threat by announcing plans to launch ballistic missiles toward the American territory of Guam in the Pacific - home to U.S.

Carabao Cup draw tonight

August 11, 2017

Started in the new season Bury with a home win 1: 0 over Wallsol in the championship match. All three Welsh sides found out what sides they would be playing in Round Two of the recently re-branded League Cup this evening. The Welsh side won four of their last five games to stay up in the top flight. Last season, Palace got to the third round after beating Blackpool previously, but lost 2-0 at Southampton.

National Deworming Day observed in Mizoram

August 11, 2017

Nilavembu Kudineer was also distributed at all schools to the children to prevent them from being affected by dengue. Although students are being administered the weekly iron and folic acid tablets (every Monday) in the State, the high prevalence of soil transmitted helminths or parasitic worms has necessitated a bi-annual school- and anganwadi-based de-worming programme, said Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram Deputy Director Veena.

36 dead, 13 injured in China road accident

August 11, 2017

At least 36 people were killed and 13 others injured in an expressway accident in northwest China's Shaanxi Province on Thursday night. Minister of Public Security Guo Shengkun ordered a swift investigation into the accident, according to state broadcaster China Central Television.

Disney is leaving Netflix. Watch these 7 titles while you still can

August 11, 2017

Since then, a number of media companies have tried to adapt to changing consumer demands, inking content and digital distribution partnerships, introducing skinny bundles and launching new streaming platforms and live TV streaming services.

South Korea tells North Korea to stop issuing threats

August 11, 2017

The latest North Korean threat sparked serious concerns here as it followed a clear and possibly the strongest warning yet from U.S. President Donald Trump , who said the North will be met by "fire and fury" that the world has never seen before should the communist state continue to make threats against his country.

Love jihad case: NIA seeks separate order to probe Kerala wedding

August 11, 2017

The bench, which allowed Jahan to file his response to the NIA's plea, said that the central probe agency would not be able to assist the police in a fair manner if it was not allowed access to the probe records. However, the court remained unconvinced and recorded in its order that the petitioner was not desirous of an independent view of the case. "This is a government agency and we asked it to help us", the court said.

Reasons Why adds seven new actors for season 2

August 11, 2017

Minnette added it's going to be "a long, long, long journey for him to find complete closure", and that fans "will also be surprised by where he ends up, because I'm also trying to figure it out myself right now". "I don't know if there's a new love [interest]", he teased. "Whether it maintains, we'll find out cause it's a few months after season one [when season two picks off], but you know, people will see".

Treat Type 1 Diabetes by Retraining the Immune System

August 11, 2017

The landmark MonoPepT1De study looked at how effective immunotherapy therapy was at slowing down the progression of the condition on a small group of people. As many as 1.25 million Americans are living with type 1 diabetes , and the autoimmune disorder's prevalence has been increasing in recent decades, with roughly 40,000 people diagnosed each year.

Lawyer: Office of consulting firm searched in election probe

August 11, 2017

Hunter for Congress Committee, said Jason Torchinsky, an attorney representing the firm. Seamus Hughes , deputy director of George Washington University's Program on Extremism, provided the search warrant to the Associated Press. He referred questions to his lawyer, Jason Torchinsky. Hunter, a former Marine who followed his father into office in the seat that represents parts of eastern and northern San Diego County and extreme southern reaches of Temecula in Riverside County, has faced ...

Twins 4, Brewers 0

August 11, 2017

Enns is not a guy who will likely be an "ace" type of starter, but his ability to consistently repeat his delivery and locate four pitches will allow him to have success in going deep into games for the Minnesota Twins as a #4/5 starter.

India trying to convert Kashmir into a Muslim minority region: FO

August 11, 2017

Nafees Zakaria said that Indian policy of killing innocent Kashmiris is part of a strategy to break the spirit of Kashmiris, alter the demography in Jammu & Kashmir and to convert it into a Muslim minority from an overwhelming Muslim majority state.

Met Office issues weather warning for Cambridgeshire as heavy rainfall continues

August 11, 2017

Humberside Fire and Rescue Service said it responded to numerous calls on Tuesday evening from the Bridlington area down to Hull and towns south of the Humber. Flooding is also possible around the coast at Scarborough. Met Office's senior press officer Graeme Madge said it's very much a changeable outlook: "We are expecting some quite high rainfall totals for that event as that system works its way through, but that will be clearing by the end of today and as we get into tomorrow".

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