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Wayde cruises to 400m victory in Lausanne

July 07, 2017

Diamond League reports that Van Niekerk had claimed at a press conference prior to the race that he wouldn't be disappointed if he didn't run under 44 seconds. Sprinter Wayde van Niekerk fired another warning at his opponents in Lausanne on Thursday night, delivering a spectacular performance in his first worldwide 400m race of the season.

Flash Flood Warning Issued for Southern Maryland

July 07, 2017

A Flash Flood Warning is in effect until 7:45 p.m. Thursday for Allegheny County and Washington County, and until 8:15 p.m. for Butler County. An earlier outage impacted several hundred residents in southwestern Prince William County. The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a Flash Flood Warning for. A flash flood watch was extended until 2 a.m. for communities across Northern Virginia.

Bill de Blasio Skips Police Ceremony, Flies to Germany to Protest Trump

July 07, 2017

Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis, one of de Blasio's Republican opponents in the upcoming mayoral race, blasted his trip with a comic photo. "A member of the NYPD was murdered, a homeless crisis continues to worsen and our subway system seems to be on the verge of collapse and Mayor de Blasio has been criss-crossing the country pushing his national agenda, and now this".

Justin Trudeau charms the Queen with joke about honorary degree

July 07, 2017

The prime minister joked, "It probably dismays a number of my former professors to see a doctor now - even an honorary one". On his visit to the United Kingdom, the Canadian leader received an honorary degree at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland in recognition for his "achievements as a public servant with strong commitments to equality and diversity".

10 killed in blitz vehicle bomb attack in Egypt's Sinai

July 07, 2017

Masked militants then continued the assault on foot. On his official Facebook page, Army spokesman Tamer el-Rifai confirmed the attack and said that 26 army personnel were killed or injured in the attack, without providing a breakdown. The force at the compound is estimated at 60 troops. The army is now combing the area and searching for the attackers. While failing to seize territories, IS militants in Sinai have a strong presence in western and southern Rafah, the outskirts of ...

Analysts See $-0.16 EPS for Covanta Holding Corp (CVA)

July 07, 2017

The stock of Novartis AG (ADR) (NYSE:NVS) earned "Neutral" rating by Credit Suisse on Wednesday, January 11. Covanta Holding Corporation earned a coverage optimism score of -0.12 on Accern's scale. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $14.26 and a 200 day moving average price of $15.16. The overall volume in the last trading session was 1.81 million shares.

IIT Admissions 2017: Supreme Court Halts JEE Advanced Counselling

July 07, 2017

The bench also restrained the high courts from entertaining any writ petition relating to counselling and admissions to the IITs from Friday onwards. Both IIT Madras and JoSAA has notified the students about the direction of the apex court and informed students about the suspension of counselling procedure till further orders.

'Up to eight people' trapped in rubble after flats collapse near Naples

July 07, 2017

Witnesses reported there was no explosion before the building collapsed , but that a freight train had passed on the railway. Images from the scheme show the structure of the building partially collapsed , revealing the interior of some apartments.

Macklemore Has Fun With His Grandma In "Glorious"

July 07, 2017

Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go call my grandmothers. Together, the two egg houses, go shoe shopping, sing karaoke at a dive bar, get lap dances from male strippers (grandma does anyway), and have an all around big day. Watch the music video below ... The song itself is uplifting, with lyrics like "Another day, another breath/Been chasing dreams, but I never slept/I got a new attitude and a lease on life/And some peace of mind".

Modi calls for global crackdown on safe terror havens

July 07, 2017

The earlier two meetings between Modi and Xi - in Goa in October and in Tashkent in June a year ago - when the leaders went into specifics did not go well. "I think this is the pre-condition for any meaningful peace talks between the two sides". This assumes significance as US President Donald Trump has pulled his country out of the agreement saying that India and China stood to gain "billions and billions and billions of dollars".

Nuclear weapons a threat to humanity

July 07, 2017

The final draft treaty requires all countries that ratify "never under any circumstances to develop, test, produce, manufacture, otherwise acquire, possess or stockpile nuclear weapons or other nuclear explosive devices". Impatience however is growing among many non-nuclear states over the slow pace of disarmament as are worries that the weapons of mass destruction will fall into the wrong hands.

Says Texas has fixed 'discriminatory' voter ID law

July 07, 2017

Department of Justice wrote in a court filing this week that changes made during the 2017 legislative session have removed any "discriminatory effect" previously found in the law. In 2016, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals sided with the plaintiffs in the case, agreeing that the law singled out minority voters less likely to have one of the seven forms of ID - a driver's license, state ID, concealed handgun license, U.S.

Did Ranbir Kapoor introduce his girlfriend to former ladylove Katrina Kaif?

July 07, 2017

Mumbai: Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif headed for splitsville nearly one-and-a-half year ago! Well, this does come as a surprise because Ranbir and Katrina looked extremely comfortable in each other's company during " Jagga Jasoos " promotions recently.

(NYSE:JPM), Deutsche Bank AG (USA) (NYSE:DB)

July 07, 2017

The value of the investment in JPM increased from $18,298,000 to $18,625,000 increasing 1.8% since the last quarter. Medicines Co now has $2.77 billion valuation. Best time to invest in stock market is when things are on odd side, and it's not easy how to pick stocks. Hudson Valley Investment Advisors Adv invested 2.36% in JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Rangers secure Graham Dorrans as ninth summer signing

July 07, 2017

His signing would be a boost to Rangers following the Europa League qualifying defeat by Progres Niederkorn. Dorrans will bring a lot of experience and quality to the Rangers ranks, while his commitment and work-rate on the pitch have never been in question.

Patton Oswalt announces engagement

July 07, 2017

And Salenger hinted at their engagement on Instagram Wednesday, writing, "Once upon a time... in 2008... at my friend's wedding..." Actor and comedian Patton Oswalt is engaged to marry actress Meredith Salenger . "She's still so tied into our worlds, in a way that's encouraging and energizing", he wrote on April 21, almost one year after her passing. They have been dating for only a few months.

'Spider Man: Homecoming' is a slick blockbuster that's easy to like

July 07, 2017

This is not to say that every scene in the movie was shot in Georgia, though. The villain, the Vulture, is played by superhero alumnus Michael Keaton . NEW DELHI-Tom Holland got the lyrics of Hindi song "Eespiderman, eespiderman, tune churaya mere dil ka chain" right, and wouldn't mind playing the role of the superhero in an Indian film.

Bengaluru metro services temporarily halted after workers' protest

July 07, 2017

Metro operations, which were supposed to start at 5 am, have remained non-starter in the wake of protest undertaken by Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) staff. An FIR has been filed at the Halasuru Gate Police station against BMRCL employees, following which six workers have beeen arrested, the report said.

Jackson Bringing Nick Fury To 'Captain Marvel'

July 07, 2017

Jackson would be reprising his Nick Fury role in Captain Marvel , Deadline has confirmed the speculative talk as true. This information is far from official, but things are starting to add up including Sam's own words suggesting a couple months ago to WeGotThisCovered he could be involved with Captain Marvel .

ATO Website Shut Down With More Issues

July 07, 2017

The cause was "applications running incorrectly". While services were back up and running for the peak tax return filing time of 8:00pm last night, the ATO was met with digruntled tax professionals and individuals trying to lodge returns yesterday.

Delta flight returns to Sea-Tac after passenger assaults flight attendant

July 07, 2017

Several passengers tried to subdue the individual, and two people - a passenger and a flight attendant - were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries in connection with the incident. "The passenger was restrained onboard and was removed from the flight by law enforcement without further incident when the aircraft arrived back in Seattle", a Delta spokeswoman said in a statement to The Post.

Eight killed in Malawi football stampede

July 07, 2017

The crush occurred as fans were making their way into the 40,000-capacity Bingu National Stadium to watch a friendly between Nyasa Big Bullets and Silver Strikers. According to the reports, in an attempt to gain entry into the stadium, there was pushing and shoving which saw some people being stepped on by the mob leading to deaths and injury.

Sentiment Report: Penn Virginia GP Holdings LP (NYSE:PVG)

July 07, 2017

Citadel Advsr Lc invested in 30,983 shares. Therefore 83% are positive. 987,500 were reported by Pub Sector Pension Invest Board. Zacks Investment Research upgraded Pretium Resources from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Saturday, March 11th.

Jobs, admissions on fake certificate won't be sustained if found guilty: SC

July 07, 2017

The issue for consideration before the bench arose from Maharashtra , where a full bench of the Bombay HC had held that even when the caste certificate was invalidated by the SC, the person who used this to get the job could continue in service considering the long period he had spent in the job.

Guest Inn London movie Review: Comedy King Paresh Rawal is back

July 07, 2017

Mumbai: The team of " Guest Iin London " through their film has shown the issues one goes through when an uninvited guest shows up. Present at the event were Paresh Rawal , Kartik Aaryan , Kriti Kharbanda and director Ashwni Dhir . It seems that the makers over here were so overwhelmed by the proven fact that ridiculing other movies is easier and fun; they began the charity at home.

G20 Protesters Blasted by Water Cannons

July 07, 2017

Blechschmidt said activists would seek to blockade access to the summit venue and "reserve for themselves the option of militant resistance" against police. "Some direct dialogue between Merkel and Trump on this issue and I expect the President will hear from others, including not just European leaders but global leaders.

No deal to end Cyprus's decades-old division as unification talks crumble

July 07, 2017

As much as Thursday was meant to be a "decisive day" for the reunification of Cyprus, neither the Greek Cypriot nor the Turkish Cypriot sides seem to agree in the talks taking place in the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

Tenth GOP senator says he doesn't support health care bill

July 07, 2017

While the current, wide-ranging GOP health care bill - which McConnell is still hoping to push through the Senate - has procedural protections against a Democratic Senate filibuster, a subsequent, narrower measure wouldn't and would take 60 votes to pass.

Germany against taking migrants to other EU ports

July 07, 2017

At the first day of an informal meeting held here, the ministers of interior reached a common understanding on using all available tools of the comprehensive migration policy and, more specifically, on the need to accelerate the collective work in implementing priority actions with the aim to reduce the migratory pressure along the Central Mediterranean route and to step up support to Italy.

Tesla helps protect South Australia from blackouts

July 07, 2017

They will be partnering with the South Australian government and French wind farm developer Neoen to supply a 100-megawatt battery, 60% greater than the world's current largest battery energy storage system, located in California. Neoen deputy chief executive Romain Desrousseaux said the Hornsdale Power Reserve will become the state's largest renewable generator while the lithium battery would be the biggest in the world.

BJP welcomes CBI raids against Lalu

July 07, 2017

Raids were also carried out at over 12 places in Delhi, Gurugram, Patna, Ranchi and Puri. CBI registered the case against then Railway Minister, his wife, son, then MD, IRCTC , a Private person, two Directors of Private Company, a Private Marketing Company and unknown others.

Flood situation remains grim as Brahmaputra continues to flow above danger mark

July 07, 2017

Oxfam India has made a decision to respond with water, sanitation and public health, emergency food security and temporary shelter support. Now there are very few agencies responding to this crisis and the coming 30 days are crucial as rainfall continues, said Oxfam India Chief Executive Officer, Nisha Agrawal.

Luxury Car Gifted for Just A Cameo!!

July 07, 2017

Time and again they have proved that real bonds never break town. In the recent past, there were so many problems between the Karan-Arjun Jodi that it appeared that wouldn't even look at each other. According to the same report, Salman had to squeeze the special song in between his already hectic schedule and Shah Rukh was visibly touched by his willingness to do the song.

Xander Bogaerts hit by pitch in 1st, leaves with bruised right hand

July 07, 2017

The Boston Red Sox have been playing as well as any team in the majors of late and are guaranteed of at least being tied for first place in the American League East at the All-Star break. Dustin Pedroia was the only Boston player to record a multi-hit game with Pedroia netting two hits on the night. The Tampa Bay Rays have won five straight games when scoring more than three runs.

Senate Moves Against Boko Haram Attacks on University Of Maiduguri

July 07, 2017

Abadam lies within an evacuated no-go zone which is only accessible with prior authorisation and officials said military personnel assumed they must have been Boko Haram fighters, given their location. "The army is on his guard since the last two attacks in this area", said a local journalist at AFP . Nine people were killed and 37 girls and boys kidnapped on Sunday in a village of the same region, Ngalewa, during an attack attributed to Boko Haram by the authorities.

Rumor Central: Jonathan Isaac to miss final two summer league games

July 07, 2017

Miami completed an 0-5 tour through Orlando with a 91-72 loss to the New York Knicks at the Amway Center early Thursday morning, a game which tipped off at 8 a.m. I thought he played extremely well when he had the opportunity given to him. He has an NBA-ready body and hustles and plays hard. He can be more than someone who comes off the bench.

Woman stabbed repeatedly in East Delhi, critical

July 07, 2017

The incident was reported from the Mansarovar Park area of Shahdara yesterday, police said. The accused identified as 22-year-old Adil has been absconding since then. Coming back to the case, it wasn't captured on the CCTV but a footage shows that the accused and the victim talking to each other. However, after some time, she distanced herself from him and her indifference irked him.

This is what analysts have to say about Barnes & Noble, Inc

July 07, 2017

For BKS , the company now has $11.99 Million of cash on the books. (NYSE:BKS), 2 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 3 Hold. Four analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and one has issued a buy rating to the stock. Qs Invsts Ltd holds 0.03% of its portfolio in Barnes & Noble, Inc. COPYRIGHT VIOLATION WARNING: This report was reported by Chaffey Breeze and is the sole property of of Chaffey Breeze.

Investigators explore if Russian Federation colluded with pro-Trump sites during United States election

July 07, 2017

President Donald Trump says he agrees that Russian Federation meddled in the 2016 presidential election, but has repeated his assertion that he believes "other countries" may have done the same. The intelligence community has done a lot of things to make sure that never happens again. When asked if he had any doubts, as Trump does, that the Russians were behind the election meddling, Clapper said, "Absolutely none".

Berkshire Hathaway Energy is close to a deal for Oncor, report says

July 07, 2017

The total value of the Berkshire deal is less than the $18.4 billion NextEra agreed to pay for the utility, it reported , citing unnamed sources. The deal is a bold bet by Buffett that he can get the deal past Texas regulators after they blocked two earlier attempts to sell Oncor to other companies.

Los Angeles 'Delighted' with IOC Report Verdict on Hosting Olympics

July 07, 2017

This had fulsome praise for both bids. The same survey, conducted in February by British company Sports Marketing Surveys, suggested only eight per cent of LA residents oppose hosting the Games while some 23 per cent of Parisian respondents are against the idea of their city staging them.

Inside tragic helicopter flight that killed bride on way to wedding

July 07, 2017

The new footage of the incident shows the bride inside the helicopter for a few moments leading up to the crash. Alarms suddenly go off and the passengers erupt in screams, the camera turning rapid circles before coming to rest on a forest floor.

UNESCO omits Great Barrier Reef from 'danger' list, but has concerns

July 07, 2017

Even with its 2050 plan, Australia's management of the expansive natural wonder is facing increasing criticism as sweeping sections of the reef turn bleach-white. It said Australia must boost its efforts to safeguard the reef if longer-term targets were to be met. "The Great Barrier reef is under extreme threat from climate change, coal development, overfishing and influx of nutrients and the lack of UNESCO recognition of the danger it is in is perplexing".

Beaumont Financial Partners LLC Raises Stake in Schlumberger NV (SLB)

July 07, 2017

Average volume for Schlumberger Limited, is 7700, and so far today it has a volume of 2356060. (NYSE: SLB ) earned "Hold" rating by Standpoint Research on Wednesday, April 20. The rating was initiated by Barclays Capital with "Overweight" on Tuesday, October 13. The firm earned "Buy" rating on Monday, April 4 by Goldman Sachs.

At least 28 killed in bloody Mexican prison fight

July 07, 2017

The prison carnage was particularly embarrassing to Mexico as it came the same day U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary John Kelly was visiting Guerrero, which lies in the southwest of the country. The riot is thought to be the deadliest in Mexican history and broke out when supporters of two separate drug gangs, Zeta 27 and Gulf Cartel, starting fighting.

'NASR puts cold water on cold start', COAS says on missile launch

July 07, 2017

The army chief expressed complete satisfaction at the command and control system of the country and safety and security of all strategic assets. Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa has hosted a ceremony at the army house to honour the Champions Trophy 2017 winning squad of national cricketers.

United States service sector growth accelerates in June: ISM

July 07, 2017

New orders rose the fastest in three months. The Inventories Index registered 49%, a decrease of 2.5 percentage points from the May reading of 51.5%. Of the 18 manufacturing industries addressed in the report, 15 reported growth in June in the order of Furniture & Related Products, Nonmetallic Mineral Products, Paper Products, Machinery, Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components, Chemical Products, Transportation Equipment, Computer & Electronic Products, Food, Beverage & Tobacco ...

Uber Driver Accuses State Senator Bryce Marlatt Of Lewd Acts

July 07, 2017

The driver, who has not been named, stated she picked up the senator on June 26 around 10 p.m.in Oklahoma City. MSgt. Gary Knight of the Oklahoma City Police Department told HuffPost on Thursday afternoon that they "have not identified anybody involved in this case at this time".

House Dress Code: 'Appropriate Business Attire' Required

July 07, 2017

Meanwhile, CQ Roll Call's Kellie Mejdrich reiterated that this had happened and said she was warned the next time she exposed her shoulders (gasp!) she would be removed from the premises. A report from CBS News details the sartorial hoops staffers at the House of Representatives (though, apparently, not the Senate) have to jump through in order to be deemed appropriately dressed-rules that are by no means new, but still pretty head-scratching.

Georgia couple accused in 'cold chicken' beating surrenders

July 07, 2017

Norris and her daughter suffered black eyes. "Started cussing and beating on the window", Norris said. Surveillance footage shows Norris' 15-year-old daughter emerging from a truck to help her mother. "She went berserk", Norris told WTOC-TV following the incident. Baxley's police chief anxious someone else could have gotten hurt by mistaken identity.

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