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Ex-priest convicted of raping boy is released from MA prison

July 28, 2017

It shows a balding and now bearded Shanley and lists the 86-year-old as a high-risk Level 3 sex offender who's incarcerated, but that status is about to change. Sexual abuse victims say they're concerned that Shanley will not have enough supervision after he's released. He isn't required to wear an electronic monitoring device.

AXIS Capital sees Q2 income decline

July 28, 2017

Therefore 18% are positive. Teachers Advisors LLC raised its position in Axis Capital Holdings Limited (NYSE:AXS) by 2.1% during the first quarter, Holdings Channel reports. Dekabank Deutsche Girozentrale accumulated 36,390 shares or 0.03% of the stock. Blair William & Il stated it has 49,777 shares or 0.02% of all its holdings.

Heavy rain continues through Friday, clearing up this weekend

July 28, 2017

It will be a hot one today! Be careful in the heat today! Showers and storms will be likely throughout the day. There is a chance the rain may develop in the late morning. These storms which will initially be slow-movers, will gradually track through most of Mid-Missouri. While not as numerous as Fridy, additional showers are possible, especially during the first half of the day.

Firefighter hurt in extra-alarm fire, explosion at factory in Irving Park

July 28, 2017

William Vogt, assistant deputy fire commissioner for the Chicago Fire Department, said flames were shooting through the roof at what is being called a "metal plating company". Firefighters experienced problems with fire hydrants and had to bring hoses through a house next door. WGN-TV has reported that one firefighter suffered a back injury and was taken to Swedish Covenant Hospital.

Uzbekistan says ex-president Islam Karimov's daughter in custody

July 28, 2017

The announcement is the first official word on the whereabouts of Karimova, 45, who disappeared from public view in 2014 after apparently falling out with her father, a strongman who had run the Central Asian nation for 27 years. "She has been taken into custody", the report said. A second is ongoing. Among the long list of allegations against Karimova are that she fraudulently acquired assets worth Dollars 595 million and received USD 869.3 million in kickbacks that were paid into offshore ...

Trump 'disappointed' in attorney general

July 28, 2017

Trump has made a series of critical public remarks about Sessions, telling The New York Times last week that his attorney general should never have recused himself from the Russian Federation investigation. Republican lawmakers have openly defied President Trump in meaningful ways this week amid growing frustration on Capitol Hill with his surprise tweets, erratic behavior and willingness to trample on governing norms.

Conn. Police Search for 12-Year-Old, Sister Back Home

July 28, 2017

Police did not have a picture of Rebecca. The mother's vehicle, the Altima, was no longer in the driveway. Police said they believed 9-year-old Julianna Hernandez and her 12-year-old sister, Rebecca Hernandez, might have stolen a black 2014 Nissan Altima with CT plates AA56013 Thursday afternoon.

UBS Profit Up 14%, Beating Expectations

July 28, 2017

UBS Group AG on Friday reported a 14% rise in second-quarter profit on better-than-expected revenues and healthy inflows into its wealth-management division. brokerage got another boost from the Fed in the second quarter and client activity picked up as wealthy individuals returned from the sidelines. Operating income fell slightly to CHF7.3 billion from CHF7.4 billion a year earlier.

From 'dosti' to 'darar': The Nitish-Lalu saga

July 28, 2017

Kumar took the moral high ground that his conscience did not allow him to continue the alliance with RJD in the wake of corruption charges not only against Tejashwi but also against Lalu's wife Rabri and daughter Misa. It's shocking Nitish Kumar has joined the NDA. In 2013, Nitish had ended his 17-year alliance with the BJP over the party's decision to name Narendra Modi its Prime Ministerial candidate.

Praxair, Inc. (NYSE:PX) Releases Q3 Earnings Guidance

July 28, 2017

AQR Capital Management LLC's holdings in Praxair were worth $2,415,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Carroll Financial Associates Inc. raised its position in Praxair by 16.5% in the first quarter. Praxair had a net margin of 14.26% and a return on equity of 28.42%. The business's revenue was up 6.3% on a year-over-year basis. They expect $1.43 EPS, up 2.8% or $0.04 from last year's $1.39 per share.

Scaramucci Vs. Priebus: Trump's West Wing War Goes Public

July 28, 2017

Office of Government Ethics. The contretemps is yet more evidence of the increasingly public dispute playing out in the West Wing between Scaramucci and Priebus, who reportedly objected to Trump's hiring of the financier. White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders says she has nothing to add to Scaramucci's tweet. He took a job last month as chief strategy officer at the Export-Import Bank of the United States, a post that was widely viewed as temporary.

Hillary Clinton To Tell America 'What Happened' In New Book

July 28, 2017

So it is unclear what Clinton's book will bring that is new. USA intelligence agencies have said that Russian intelligence agencies stole the emails as part of an effort by Russian President Vladimir Putin to foil Clinton's chances of becoming president.

Sri Lanka to ink Hambantota port deal with China Saturday: PM

July 28, 2017

China Merchants Port Holdings will take an 85 percent stake in Hambantota International Port Group that will run the port and its terminals, with the rest held by Sri Lanka Ports Authority. His comments are being seen as an attempt to allay Indian concerns over the Chinese presence in the Hambantota port. India's concerns come after increased outreach by Beijing to India's neighbours, including Nepal and Bangladesh, and China's ongoing development of the Port of Gwadar in Pakistan, said ...

Media withdraw from EY journalism awards

July 28, 2017

The business-focused publisher says the reason the story was disqualified was because it was critical of a client of EY (formerly Ernst & Young). It has been contacted for comment but neither the managing partner or communications exec are commenting.

Pretium Resources (NYSE:PVG) Getting Favorable Media Coverage, Analysis Shows

July 28, 2017

Media headlines about Pretium Resources (NYSE: PVG ) (TSE:PVG) have trended somewhat positive on Wednesday, according to Accern Sentiment. It has underperformed by 25.48% the S&P500. Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft Fi invested 0% of its portfolio in Pretium Resources Inc (NYSE:PVG). Goldman Sachs Group Inc. boosted its position in Pretium Resources, Inc.

Four pregnant cows and a bull for King Zwelithini

July 28, 2017

The EFF entourage was locked up for an hour inside the palace while curious media waited outside with security personnel. The EFF is in the province to celebrate its own fourth birthday. Malema, who arrived in a black helicopter, said the EFF was excited to meet the king. The king reportedly said he was "touched" by the visit and the respect Malema had shown.

Utah's Hatch backs Sessions as Trump continues criticism of attorney general

July 28, 2017

Graham's comments come amid public criticism from President Donald Trump against Attorney General Jeff Sessions , barbs that center on Sessions decision to recuse himself from matters related to the Trump campaign. Rosenstein who appointed former Federal Bureau of Investigation director Robert S. Mueller III as special counsel with sweeping powers to dig into every aspect of the case, including whether the Trump campaign coordinated with Moscow on ways to influence the outcome of the ...

United Kingdom rejects Dublin's plan for Irish Sea border after Brexit

July 28, 2017

Sources have told The Times that Mr Varadkar thinks these plans could jeopardise the peace process and restrict movement between the two countries. British ministers had proposed using measures like surveillance cameras to allow movement between the north and south of the island.

No immediate arrest under dowry harassment law: SC

July 28, 2017

In this period, no arrest should be effected exempting the accused to appear in person or via video call in the lower courts as far as it does not affect the progress of the case, said the SC. It ordered there should be a designated officer to investigate such complaints and more caution should be exercised while dealing with matters of bail.

Summer storm slams into Istanbul with heavy rain, hail

July 28, 2017

The apocalyptic storm lasted around 20 minutes and was accompanied by torrential downpours, and powerful wind which knocked down trees and parts of buildings. Flights at Istanbul Ataturk International Airport were cancelled with sixteen planes being diverted to other destinations, officials said. NTV television showed people leaving a bus that was stranded in a flooded underpass and walking to safety in waist-high waters.

Senate Judiciary Committee withdraws subpoena for Manafort

July 28, 2017

As NPR's Geoff Bennett reported last week , Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley , R-Iowa, had threatened to subpoena Trump Jr. if necessary. Manafort's request, ultimately that was not possible". "Paul Manafort met this morning, by previous agreement, with the bipartisan staff of the Senate Intelligence Committee and answered their questions fully", Maloni said.

Jobless rates climb in 54 of 55 West Virginia counties

July 28, 2017

Sumner, Cheatham and Rutherford counties followed with a 3.4 unemployment rate. The Kentucky Center for Education and Workforce Statistics (KCEWS) recently partnered with the CBER to prepare economic analyses on the state's workforce and labor market data, including the monthly statewide and county unemployment rate news releases.

Saudi Arabia says king's contact with USA helped ease Jerusalem tensions

July 28, 2017

In remarks to Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper, Al-Agha noted that efforts deployed by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, along with the sacrifices of the Palestinian people have aborted the Zionist plan and would lead to further victories in the future.

Cemex SAB De CV (NYSE:CX) Valuation According To Analysts

July 28, 2017

Comerica Bank raised its position in Cemex S.A.B.de C.V.by 3.7% in the fourth quarter. Citigroup Inc. cut shares of Cemex S.A.B.de C.V. (NYSE:CX) from a neutral rating to a sell rating in a research report report published on Monday, July 17th, Marketbeat Ratings reports.

Martin Midstream Partners LP (NASDAQ:MMLP) Upgraded by BidaskClub to Hold

July 28, 2017

The firm has "Neutral" rating by Credit Suisse given on Tuesday, May 24. On Thursday, August 20 the stock rating was initiated by Rodman & Renshaw with "Buy". Mckinley Mgmt Limited Company Delaware invested 0.06% in Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. (NYSE:MMP). Gradient Invests Llc stated it has 1,253 shares or 0.01% of all its holdings.

NxStage Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ:NXTM) Valuation According To Analysts

July 28, 2017

Bank of Montreal Can now owns 321,977 shares of the medical device company's stock worth $8,072,000 after buying an additional 255,863 shares during the last quarter. Aviva Public Ltd Company stated it has 0.03% of its portfolio in Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co (NASDAQ:GT). Rmb Cap Management Ltd Liability, a Illinois-based fund reported 15,090 shares.

Woman says she's leaving her husband because he doesn't back Trump

July 28, 2017

In announcing that her divorce was settled this week, Lynn Aronberg said the reason for the split in part was because she supports President Donald Trump and her Democratic husband does not. "She said she wanted children, but Aronberg was in no hurry". Her soon-to-be-ex has been contemplating a challenge to Republican Congressman Brian Mast, and Lynn says she hopes their divorce doesn't cause him any problems.

'Don't fight Assad,' US tells Syrian allies

July 28, 2017

This is part of the coalition's determination to ensure the terrorist group has no sanctuary anywhere, he said. In May, ISIS video content on Twitter fell by 92 percent. The department said Abu Ali al-Janubi, ISIS's senior media director, was killed by a coalition airstrike in Mayadin, Syria, April 16, 2017. Dillon estimated Thursday that 5,000 to 10,000 IS fighters had gathered in that area.

Graham says Trump's attacks on Sessions are 'a sign of weakness'

July 28, 2017

For the fourth time in a week, Trump laid into one of his earliest endorsers, now demanding to know why Sessions has not fired the acting Federal Bureau of Investigation director. He calls him beleaguered and dazed. Mike Lee of Utah said in committee that the attorney general is "someone I admire deeply". Sessions will meet with the attorneys general of Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador on Friday.

Israel to remove Jerusalem metal detectors — BBCI

July 28, 2017

Israeli ministers have made a decision to stop the use of metal detectors at a highly sensitive Jerusalem holy site, a statement said early Tuesday, after the new security measures set off deadly unrest. "These metal detectors are not about security, but rather about deliberately attempting to bar Palestinians from their places of worship". Israeli authorities said the metal detectors were needed because the July 14 attackers smuggled guns into the site and emerged from it to shoot the ...

UIDAI files case against Ola arm Qarth alleging ID theft

July 28, 2017

Qarth is a Bengaluru-based private company that offers multi-bank payment service which Ola acquired past year. "We have never used Aadhaar for KYC", he said. According to the complaint, UIDAI officials suspect that the accused colluded with "some others" to get access to the secure database and leak the information to Qarth Technologies.

Trump insiders face congressional investigators as president mulls pardons

July 28, 2017

That meeting was held in Trump Tower in NY after the lawyer offered damaging information about Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. Three members of Donald Trump's inner circle face congressional investigators this week, and with the president talking about pardons for his family and warning Special Counsel Robert Mueller not to probe to deeply, the stakes could hardly be higher.

BJP State Office Attacked In Kerala, Workers Blame CPI(M) Activists

July 28, 2017

The state committee office of the BJP in Thiruvananthapuram was attacked around 10pm. Six cars including that of BJP state president Kummanam Rajasekharan were damaged by several miscreants on bikes. Houses of party workers also bore the brunt of the attacks, including the residence of Bineesh Kodiyeri, son of CPM state secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishnan.

Missile shot down in apparent attack on Mecca

July 28, 2017

The craft was intercepted at 69 km to the south of the holy city located in the west of saudi Arabia , said the coalition in a press release, in speaking of a "desperate attempt of the rebel shiite Houthis to disrupt the Hajj" to Mecca, which starts this year at the end of August.

SSC CGL Tier I exam dates declared for three regions

July 28, 2017

Almost 1,80,365 students have been shortlisted for the SSC CGL Tier I examination. SSC CGL Tier 1 exam is proposed to be conducted from August 5 to 24, wherein there will be no exam on August 7, 13, 14 & 15. How to check exam city, date and time? Along with the admit card made available online, candidates would also be required to produce a government approved identification at the time of the exam.

Russia Orders US Embassy Staff Cuts in Sanctions Retaliation

July 28, 2017

Russian Federation has ordered the United States to cut its number of diplomats in the country after Washington imposed more sanctions on Moscow. Citing sources from Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs، Kommersant said that if President Donald Trump were to sign the bill، 35 USA diplomats could also be expelled from Russian Federation.

Bizarre Moments From Anthony Scaramucci's CNN Call-In Segment

July 28, 2017

It is pretty safe to assume then that what Mr Scaramucci expressed to Ryan Lizza of the New Yorker would not be far off what the President himself thinks. If you hadn't learned already from that time he tweeted a fake Mark Twain quote , Scaramucci is quite a character. But let me tell you about myself.

UK Chancellor Said To Want "Off-The-Shelf" Brexit Transition Deal

July 28, 2017

Opposition groups and business groups welcomed news of the report but criticised the fact that the committee will not report until September 2018, six months before Britain leaves the EU. "We will ensure we continue to attract those who benefit us economically, socially and culturally". Net immigration from the European Union was estimated to be at 133,300 past year in official statistics, and the Conservative government committed in its manifesto that it would get immigration down to ...

Shark jumps on boat after being hooked by fisherman

July 28, 2017

The large shark then got caught on the guard rail, its mouth covered in blood as it tried to bite through the railing to free itself. Captain Don Law, from Outlaw Fishing Charters , tied rope around the shark's fin while another crew member kept its head facing the ocean by hooking it with fishing line.

Benjamin Netanyahu moves to close Al Jazeera offices in Israel

July 28, 2017

Al-Jazeera "continues to stir violence around the Temple Mount", Reuters quoted Netanyahu as writing in Hebrew on his Facebook page . Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested to the Trump administration that Israel annex several Jewish settlements in the West Bank and in exchange hand the Palestinians a string of Israeli-Arab towns, Channel Two television reported on Thursday.

Trump Jr., Manafort not to testify publicly

July 28, 2017

It's possible the transcript of Tuesday's interview with the Intelligence Committee could be shared with the Judicial Committee and satisfy the subpoena - but in a statement, Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley and Ranking Member Dianne Feinstein said the interview wasn't being made available to them.

Saudi King sought Trump's help in ending Al-Aqsa curbs

July 28, 2017

The king said that Muslims should enter the mosque again and pray in a secure and tranquil environment. In a press release following the meeting, the Arab foreign ministers lauded the position of U.S. In order to put an end to this violence, Israel announced on Tuesday its decision to remove the metal detectors and security cameras from the Lions' Gate, the eastern entrance to the Old City and the Temple Mount.

Foxconn deals requires Wisconsin to act soon on tax breaks

July 28, 2017

The deal calls for finalizing terms of the agreement which will require a special legislative session to approve a $3 billion incentive package no later than September 30. Not everyone in the statehouse is convinced Foxconn deserves that deal. The plans for the first American plant will be to build display panels for televisions and other electronics.

Sydney artist Mitch Cairns wins $100000 Archibald Prize

July 28, 2017

Cairns said he had composed the portrait "with love". "I'd like to thank, of course, Agatha, my lovely partner, I love you very much", Cairns said at the announcement. The painting won narrowly over a majestic portrait of legendary Sydney art dealer Ray Hughes by artist Jun Chen. A particularly popular choice was the victor of the $50,000 Wynne Prize for landscape, Betty Kuntiwa Pumani's painting of her mother's country Antara in South Australia's Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara ...

Man sets himself on fire in Sydney to protest the immigration department

July 28, 2017

Fire & Rescue NSW then doused the man in water", the statement said. Photo Police officers near the scene where a man set himself on fire in Sydney on Friday. The police said streets near the immigration office, which handles visa applications and other immigration inquiries, had been closed in the aftermath.

White County judge rescinds offer to reduce inmates' sentences for vasectomies

July 28, 2017

A White County judge has stopped offering free vasectomies in a deal for shorter jail sentences. "We are pleased that Judge Benningfield rescinded his unconstitutional standing order that offered a 30-day jail credit to inmates in exchange for getting vasectomies or birth control implants", ACLU-TN Executive Director Hedy Weinberg said in a statement.

Scaramucci Says He and Reince Priebus Are Like Cain and Abel

July 28, 2017

The comment came in a since-deleted tweet that mentioned the Twitter handle of White House chief of staff Reince Priebus . "When I put out a tweet and I put Reince's name in a tweet, they're all making the assumption that it's him because journalists know who the leakers are", Scaramucci said on " New Day ".

Barcelona train crash injures 48

July 28, 2017

BBC reports the train failed to brake when entering the station, smashing into the buffers at the platform. At least 18 of the injured need hospital attention, with five seriously injured, emergency services said. We're tackling the world's most sour candies in Freaky Foods, Joe Gorman is masquerading as a famous DJ, and we look at the difference between pubs in the country and pubs in the Big Shmoke.

Turtles Released to Celebrate Thai King's Birthday

July 28, 2017

The number 1,066 represents two important numbers for the king: 10 and 66. Hundreds of navy sailors, students and even Thai celebrities attended the event on July 26 at the Sea Turtle Conservation center in Chonburi. Buddhists believe that setting animals free is a good deed that can bring good karma. Some of those released were as young as a week old. Royal birthdays are met with a flurry of fanfare and religious ceremonies in Thailand, where the monarchy is seen a pillar of moral ...

Marine Veteran Fighting For Kurds Against ISIS In Syria Dies

July 28, 2017

The release said Taylor was born in February 1991 to a working-class family and studied philosophy at an unidentified university before a four-year stint in the US military . Taylor's journey back to Syria started last spring when he asked his father to drive him to the airport. Soon afterward, the elder Taylor received an email from his son, saying he had joined the militia group.

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