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Cork J1 student in serious condition after attack in San Diego

June 21, 2017

The attack left him with several injuries, including broken bones on his face. The J1 student - who is originally from Cork - was assaulted in San Diego, California. A spokesperson for the Department of Foreign Affairs said they are aware of the case and are providing consular assistance to the victim's family. We're slapping on our mega-watt smiles for The Capital B this week and tackling customer service...

Otto Warmbier dies days after returning from North Korea in vegetative state

June 21, 2017

He was detained at the airport as he was leaving the country with a tour group in January 2016. A person believed to be Otto Warmbier is transferred from a medical transport airplane after he was brought home from detention in North Korea.

Theresa May to remain Prime Minster after forming government with DUP

June 21, 2017

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn urged her to resign , but she said her party would "ensure" stability in the UK. There was no landslide one way or the other, but at least one government minister has lost her seat. The negotiations are set to begin on June 19 . Reuters reports that Gunther H. Oettinger, a European Commission budget and human resources commissioner, expressed doubt about the talks starting as planned.

Bill creates new super-watchdog to oversee intelligence agencies — NewsAlert

June 21, 2017

That office will be tasked with reviewing authorizations granted for foreign intelligence collection and cybersecurity interceptions under the Communications Security Establishment Act. The government says it is balancing the new powers with extra oversight, and creating a new intelligence commissioner to review government decisions when it comes to certain cyber and intelligence operations.

Cabinet to take a call on Air India

June 21, 2017

Following the Gaikwad incident, the Civil Aviation Ministry last month released the draft rules for a national "no-fly list" that would ban unruly passengers from domestic air travel. Mumbai: Inter-ministerial consultations on the future course of action for Air India have been completed and the Cabinet would decide on how best to move forward, Union minister Jayant Sinha said on Tuesday.

Moving towards making India self-reliant in defence: PM Modi

June 21, 2017

If getting the house allotment letters was a dream come true for themtem, for Modi , too, it was like fulfilling of his dream - to see every poor having a house of his own.Sharing Ramrati's happiness, the PM said, "When dreams come true, people despite the situation they are living in, are ready to do anything".

We haven't won final, just lost a game of cricket: Kohli

June 21, 2017

But, after last night's defeat , despite it was a humiliating loss by a mammoth 180 runs, rarely a hate message was seen against Team India . Outplayed and out of sorts, Pakistan looked like a side unable to adapt to the demands of modern limited overs cricket.

Montgomery commissioner says county would pay for Cosby retrial

June 20, 2017

Cosby's trial ended without a verdict after jurors failed to reach a unanimous decision. "It can never be clearer that if you speak up, you could be chilling the justice system in the future if jurors are needed in this case." Many other women have claimed that Cosby assaulted them as well, with specifics ranging from inappropriate touching to rape, but the statute of limitations for many of these complaints has expired, meaning that the crime happened too long ago for the government ...

Ohio woman's family files lawsuit against outdoor park

June 20, 2017

The center issued a statement at the time of Seitz's death previous year saying it filtered and disinfected the water. The suit, filed in OH where Lauren Seitz lived, alleges the park's popular rafting channels were risky and that park operators showed "conscious disregard for the safety of visitors".

Climate imperils Ethiopia's coffee output

June 21, 2017

A new study suggests Ethiopia coffee farmers need to relocate their crops or go out of business as in the next few decades, 60 percent of the sub-Saharan country's farm land could no longer be used for agriculture. Those negative influences are things like less consistent and more intense weather, less rain and a shift in the timing and durations of the wet and dry seasons.

USA coroner investigating death of student freed from N Korea

June 20, 2017

He said in an interview on "CBS This Morning" broadcast Tuesday that while it's not clear exactly what happened, there can be speculation that North Korea made "unjust and cruel treatments" to Warmbier. From Capitol Hill to the White House , pressure mounted for a tough US response, even as USA diplomats sought to protect others Americans from facing a similar fate.

Boeing launches 737 MAX 10 with 240 orders, commitments (BA)

June 20, 2017

SpiceJet and Boeing on 19 June 2017 signed a memorandum of understanding for 40 737 MAX airplanes. Boeing and GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of General Electric have announced an order for 20 of the new 737 MAX 10 at the Paris Air Show by converting 20 of its current MAX orders to the larger MAX 10 which was launched today.

CT17 final between India, Pakistan was 'fixed', claims KRK

June 20, 2017

A Pakistan-based YouTube channel tZ's RandomVideos came up with a reply to video, "No issue le lo tissue". Fakhar hit 12 fours and three sixes before skying a catch off Hardik Pandya but Pakistan had the ideal platform to make the highest total in a Champions Trophy final .

#GPnews: New annual cholesterol-lowering jab 'could replace statins'

June 20, 2017

The vaccine causes the body to produce antibodies that lock onto and immobilise the enzyme, so that the LDL receptors can remain active. Monoclonal antibodies that target PCSK9, the most recently approved compounds that reduce cholesterol, are very effective, yet they have short-term effects that result in reapplication and are of higher cost.

Law enforcement partner with Special Olympics athletes for Lima's first Torch Run

June 20, 2017

Participants include the Solano County Sheriff's Office; the Benicia, Vallejo, Suisun City, Fairfield, Rio Vista, Vacaville, Dixon and Cal Maritime police departments; the county Probation Department; the California Highway Patrol; California State Prison, Solano and California Medical Facility; the California National Guard; and the Travis Air Force Base 60th Security Forces Squadron.

Global Smart Touchscreen Mirrors Market 2017 - Vial Technology, Pro Display, LG, Novatech

June 20, 2017

Global Kennel Management Software Market Research Report 2017 tracks the major market events including product launches, technological developments, mergers & acquisitions, and the innovative business strategies opted by key market players.

Global Car Air Purifier Market 2017 - Philips, Sharp, Panasonic, Agcen, VOSSON

June 20, 2017

Global Research report analyzes the scope of Touch Panel Cover industry including size, share, analysis, sales, supply, production, definition, specification, classification, demands, application , forecast trends, industry policy, and news.

It's a massive boost for Pakistan cricket: Mickey Arthur

June 20, 2017

Zaman, however, had his share of luck when he was got a breather at 3 after Jasprit Bumrah got him caught behind on a no-ball. Zaman's score of 114 ─ his maiden ODI century ─ is the fourth highest by a Pakistani batsman in a World Cup or Champions Trophy match, and the first 100 for Pakistan in a final of either series.

Novartis eye drug works at less frequent dosing than rival's

June 20, 2017

Novartis said the trials showed its RTH258 drug would reduce the injection burden for patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD). More than half of patients were maintained when dosed with the drug every 12 weeks , which could provide a competitive advantage over Regeneron's Eylea , which is dosed every eight weeks, analysts said.

12-year-old boy dies in farm accident in southwestern Ontario

June 20, 2017

The OPP say paramedics took the boy to hospital where he was pronounced dead. Perth County OPP have identified him as Samuel Zehr from Perth East. No further details on the circumstances of the accident were released. A post-mortem exam was scheduled for Tuesday while OPP and the coroner continue to investigate. The cause of death has not been determined, but foul play is not suspected.

Moderate drinking can lead to decline in brain power

June 20, 2017

Consistently drinking between 14 and 21 units a week - the equivalent of six to nine pints of beer or the same number of 175ml glasses of wine - results in brain shrinkage and cognitive decline in old age, scientists found. A bottle of wine contains about seven standard drinks, or units. But what came as a surprise was the test results of the light and moderate drinkers .

Nicolet Bankshares Inc. Has $1.25 Million Position in Coca-Cola Company (The) (KO)

June 20, 2017

Pine River Cap Lp invested in 83,651 shares or 0.38% of the stock. The Coca-Cola Co (NYSE:KO) has declined 0.95% since June 20, 2016 and is downtrending. The other 9, though not evenly; between analysts who think you should buy The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) versus those who think you should sell it.

1 in 2 Canadians will get cancer in their lifetime, report predicts

June 20, 2017

Leah Smith, an epidemiologist with the Canadian Cancer Society, called the report a "reality check" for Canadians. "If you think of the stat that almost one in two Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer, mixed with the growing and aging population and the increase of new cancer cases, we need to do more work in prevention, in research and in supporting people living with cancer", Berry said.

Bowlers failed India in Champions Trophy final, reckons Harbhajan Singh

June 20, 2017

They were up for it right from the first ball and one had the feeling that they had saved their best for the final against us", he added. After ending up as runners-up in the recently concluded ICC Champions Trophy , India will now head to West Indies to play a five-match ODI series and a T20I beginning June 23.

Michigan, Michigan State football schedules among toughest in nation, experts agree

June 20, 2017

Both the Wolverines and Spartans have been pegged by multiple experts to have two of the toughest schedules in all of college football next season. "The non-conference isn't murderous, but it's not simple, either", Fornelli writes. Fornelli used a numbers-based system to compile his list. The Spartans start the season with some winnable games, but should once the middle of the Big Ten slate hits, they will be in for a rude awakening.

President Trump Tweets Support for Republican Candidate in Georgia Special Election

June 20, 2017

But he is also just 30 years old and does not have long-lasting political connections through the district. Republicans say that even if Ossoff wins, it would be hard to replicate the massive amount of money and outside focus for races during a normal cycle.

New Study Confirms That Coconut Oil Is Alarmingly High In Saturated Fat

June 20, 2017

A new study shows that coconut oil isn't as healthy as many believed it was. A June 15 advisory from the association stressed that of the 13 grams of fat per serving of coconut oil, 82 percent is saturated. Some call it a cure-all and a key to weight loss, but now, a new American Heart Association study says go ahead and put it ON your body, just not IN your body.

Four inmates tunnel out of Indonesian prison

June 20, 2017

The three other escapees - Indian Sayed Mohammed Said, Bulgarian Dimitar Nikolov Iliev and Malaysian Tee Kok King - were serving longer sentences of 14 years, seven years and seven and a half years respectively. Shaun Davidson , 33, from Perth has found himself the subject of a manhunt after he and three others allegedly escaped the notorious Bali prison on Monday morning.

United Kingdom police: London mosque attack suspect now arrested on terror grounds

June 20, 2017

The police arrived on the scene quickly to carry out an investigation. Security Minister Ben Wallace confirmed the man was not known to the security services. Khan says all these incidents are attacks on the city's shared values. After the London Bridge attack, the mayor's office reported a 40-percent increase in racist incidents in the capital and a five-fold increase in anti-Muslim incidents.

Racist Canadian Caught on Video Demanding 'White Doctor' at Hospital

June 20, 2017

The incident occurred at a surgery in Mississauga, Toronto, Canada. " In the whole entire building there isn't one white doctor? ". The woman - who claims her son has chest pains - loudly tells staff: " I saw a doctor that was not white that did not help my kid ".

Novadaq Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:NVDQ) Stock Passes into Potential Pullback Range

June 20, 2017

Stifel Nicolaus reaffirmed a "buy" rating and set a $10.00 price objective on shares of Novadaq Technologies in a research note on Friday, June 2nd. Founded in 2000, Novadaq develops fluorescence imaging technology that provides surgeons with visualization of blood flow in vessels and related tissue perfusion in cardiac, gastrointestinal, plastic and reconstructive procedures, among others.

Hockey World League Semi-finals, Pool B match

June 20, 2017

One attempt went above the bar and another was well saved by the custodian Amjad. Irfan Junior received a superb ball in the circle. They went for an indirect drill. India rode on goals from drag flicker Harmanpreet Singh (13th minute, 33rd), Talwinder Singh (21st, 24th), Akashdeep Singh (47th, 59th) and Pradeep Mor (49th) to beat Pakistan 7-1 and zoom to the top of Pool B on Sunday.

Medicine information leaflets 'must be clearer' say experts

June 20, 2017

In a report published today, the Academy surveyed 2,041 members of the public and 1,013 Global Positioning System about attitudes towards medical research. Research claims 80,000 strokes and heart attacks a year will be prevented from these pills, though patients and Global Positioning System fear the long-term consequences of taking the medication, which could lead to type 2 diabetes.

Seattle's 'March Against Sharia' set for City Hall Plaza

June 20, 2017

Sharia "is a legal or philosophical code derived from Islamic scripture and meant to guide the behavior of observant Muslims", as NPR's Tom Gjelten noted . Counter-protesters in Syracuse responded by shouting "Shame!" The protest did prompt Nishika Ramaswami to hold a sign supporting Muslims. Sharia law is about domination of women.

Sarfraz named captain of ICC Champions Trophy Team

June 20, 2017

He trapped Rohit Sharma lbw for nought with a swinging delivery and removed India talisman Virat Kohli with another fine ball which the captain could only edge to point for five. India were at the receiving end at The Oval , just as they were in Johannesburg in 2003 in the World Cup final against Australia , when they lost by 125 runs, which was the previous highest margin (in terms of runs).

Hilarious question from 'Pakistani reporter' leaves Virat Kohli stunned

June 20, 2017

Latif appreciated the efforts put in by Kohli and his team. For the teams, and the fans and former cricketers turned experts, it was nearly a given that the two teams would turn out for the final and India will win. Meanwhile, in the southern port city of Karachi , fans decorated the entire street and house of captain Sarfraz Ahmed , who was due to arrive later Tuesday with the trophy won by Pakistan for the first time.

Grenfell cladding banned in UK: Hammond

June 20, 2017

Analysts estimate the death toll can reach 70. Britain held a moment of silence for the victims on Monday, with emergency service workers bowing their heads in respect. The fire at the 24-story public housing project broke out early Wednesday. "We have rigorously tested the cladding that has gone onto our buildings to an extent that it fits and meets all fire safety regulations", he said.

Trump slams Ossoff, praises Handel in tweets

June 20, 2017

Trump initially got involved in the special election by recording a robocall that went out to voters in that district. Democrats are hoping that a win for Ossoff in the traditionally Republican 6th Congressional District could signal troubles for the GOP in 2018 races.

London terror attack suspect named by media

June 20, 2017

The van had hit people assisting an elderly man who had collapsed, and who later died. A shopkeeper who was there at the time said the imam had potentially saved his life, such was the anger of the crowd, as people lay bleeding around them.

Still no comment from Trump on London attack

June 20, 2017

One man was trapped under the van and people tried to lift up the vehicle to free him. When he woke at about 1 a.m.to the sound of a helicopter circling overhead, Hornak said, his first thought was another terrorist attack . He is being held for terrorism offences and attempted murder. "Their restraint in the circumstances was commendable", said Neil Basu, senior national coordinator for counter-terrorism policing .

Birmingham Classic: Elina Svitolina overcomes Heather Watson in first round

June 20, 2017

Svitolina has had a brilliant year but has struggled on grass in the past, winning only four matches in her career before this one and losing in the first round on both previous trips to Birmingham . The Czech player, who reached the final here a year ago losing to Madison Keys , was always under control and saved all the three break points she faced.

San Luis Obispo man killed while biking on Kansas highway

June 20, 2017

A California man participating in a cross-country bike race has died after he was struck by a vehicle Saturday night. It happened about 10:10 p.m. Saturday along K-96 about eight miles east of Leoti. Some will keep pedalling, some will go home. No outside assistance or support cars are permitted. Fishbein was competing in the 4,300-mile Trans Am Bike Race , which began June 3 in Yorktown, Virginia.

Teen's body likely found, man charged with murder

June 20, 2017

Police said the baseball bat was recovered. "[Torres] got into an argument with a teen on a bike and then drove his vehicle over a curb, scattering the group of as many as 15 teens", wrote The Washington Post . Sunday, according to police. Torres of Sterling was charged with murder, and a judge ordered at a court appearance Monday that he be held without bond.

BJP misusing, CBI, IT dept to implicate Satyendar Jain: AAP

June 20, 2017

It is alleged that Jain was involved in money laundering to the tune of Rs 4.63 crore while being a public servant during 2015-16. The enquiry was registered to look into allegations that the AAP leader, already battling accusations of nepotism, laundered over Rs 4 crore through a web of shell companies, officials in the Central Bureau of Investigation told HT.

Balloon release held on world sickle cell day

June 20, 2017

Whole body organs can not get proper oxygen leading to the common health problems like severe pain, organ damage or failure, among others. The release, falling on "world sickle cell day", held to recognize the 100,000-people fighting the blood disease.

Golf spectator passes away at US Open

June 20, 2017

World number one and defending champion Dustin Johnson is among the late starters and will have to improve on Thursday's three-over effort if he hopes to take his title defence into the weekend. "It's tough out there". BACKING OUT: Back problems forced Danny Willett to pull out of another tournament . Danny Willett, the Masters champion in 2016, withdrew before the start of the second round with a back injury.

US student freed from North Korea prison and sent back home dies

June 20, 2017

FILE - In this February 29, 2016, file photo, American student Otto Warmbier speaks as he is presented to reporters in Pyongyang, North Korea. Warmbier , who was released by North Korea in a coma last week , died Monday, June 19, 2017. US President Donald Trump offered condolences to the Warmbier family and denounced North Korea as a "brutal regime" with no respect for "basic human decency" and said Warmbier faced tough conditions.

New DNA test detects cancer early

June 20, 2017

The tests can find growths while they are still as small as a pinhead during annual NHS check-ups for high-risk groups such as smokers, the over-50s or people with a family history of cancer. Razavi. One issue facing researchers is that of the cancer test returning false positives. Now, in theory, the liquid biopsy should be as simple as a blood test that should be able to pick up these bits of cancerous DNA and identify the cancer.

Man arrested after storming 'Julius Caesar' stage in Central Park

June 20, 2017

Two protesters interrupted the final Public Theater performance of " Julius Caesar " in Central Park Sunday night and were removed by security guards. On Friday, a 24-year-old activist was arrested after she rushed the stage shouting "Stop leftist violence!" But the Public Theater pushed back, saying the message of the play is how violence threatens democracy.

Russian Federation suspends coordination with US-led coalition after downing of Syrian jet

June 20, 2017

It's believed to be the first time in nine years that "a USA combat aircraft has shot down a manned enemy aircraft in aerial combat", The Aviationist reports . Following the American military's downing of a Syrian fighter on Sunday, Moscow is no longer using the military hotline between Washington and Moscow utilized to avoid collisions in Syrian airspace.

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