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USA tests unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile amid North Korea tensions

August 03, 2017

That 10-hour mission, the Air Force said, was indeed an answer to North Korea's ICBM tests. "We do not seek an accelerated reunification of the peninsula", Tillerson continued. Three other Americans are now in North Korean captivity. Sunday's test is the third time in July that North Korea has conducted a trial of the missile component that is critical to developing submarine launch capabilities, said the official.

Leeds United transfer is cheaper alternative - Club focused, confident, and determined

August 03, 2017

What they have got back - probably the biggest "signing" the club has made this summer - is that for the first time in 13 years Elland Road is back in the ownership of the club itself. "But at the same time I'm focused on my team". A left-back will also be targeted, although Berardi's performance last season will encourage Leeds that there is no rush.

Mosaic Company (The) (MOS) Downgraded to "Sell" at BidaskClub

August 03, 2017

BMO Capital Markets set a $26.00 target price on shares of Mosaic Company (The ) and gave the company a "hold" rating in a report on Saturday, May 6th. Gm Advisory Gp Incorporated owns 32,350 shares. The value of the investment in (MOS) increased from $274,000 to $1,500,000 increasing 447.4% since the last quarter.

United States military tests ICBM amid North Korea tensions

August 03, 2017

The Air Force says the test was to check the readiness, effectiveness and accuracy of the weapons system. It was the fourth such test this year. "Planning for this particular launch started a little over a year ago", she said. Over the next 20 years, the US Air Force will switch out the entirety of its Minuteman III fleet with a new missile known now known as the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD).

Moldova declares Russian deputy premier persona non grata

August 03, 2017

Declaring Rogozin persona non grata is one of "Chisinau's irresponsible steps aimed at a deliberate undermining of bilateral Russian-Moldovan relations", Russia's Foreign Ministry said in a statement. The country's pro-EU government is locked in a bitter feud with Moscow-friendly president Igor Dodon, who wants to tear up a deal for closer ties with Brussels.

Man kills wife, put body in pool then went to Applebee's: Court

August 03, 2017

The death of Michelle Long was ruled a homicide after the county medical examiner determined the 47-year-old woman died of blunt force trauma. The case was labeled as a homicide. Dalton didn't give a motive for the alleged killing. "We're just glad that the person that did this is now caught and we miss her so much", Brittany Maguire, Michelle's daughter, said.

Dem AGs Can Defend Obamacare Subsidies If Trump Won't, Court Rules

August 03, 2017

The court's decision is "a check on the ability of the president to sabotage the Affordable Care Act in one very important way", said Tim Jost, professor emeritus at Washington and Lee University School of Law in Virginia, a supporter of the ACA who has followed the issue closely.

Leopoldo López anuncia embarazo de Lilian Tintori

August 03, 2017

En el video publicado por Tintori , que está en Estados Unidos junto a sus hijos por un curso extracurricular de los menores, se ve cómo al menos cinco agentes del Servicio Bolivariano de Inteligencia Nacional, armados, con cascos y chalecos antibalas, agarran a López y lo meten dentro de un auto.

Mueller Adds Former Justice Dept. Official to Russia Investigation Team

August 03, 2017

In a news release, Franks cited Mueller's long-standing friendship with James Comey , who was sacked as Federal Bureau of Investigation director by President Donald Trump in May, as a conflict of interest. Accordingly, the law is also explicitly clear: "he must step down based on this conflict of interest". "These obviously deliberate partisan hirings do not help convey impartiality".

Indians place All-Star Andrew Miller on disabled list

August 03, 2017

During Miller's absence, Cody Allen should be in line to receive all of the save opportunities, while Bryan Shaw, the newly acquired Joe Smith and Nick Goody take on heightened roles in the seventh and eighth innings. Before going on the disabled list, our models projected Miller for a 1.79 ERA and 0.84 WHIP, with 33 strikeouts over 25.1 innings remaining this season.

Chris Christie: At least I didn't dump nachos on Cubs fan

August 03, 2017

Despite his thin-skinned response to that Cubs fan, Christie insisted he can take it as good as he can give it. Christie, meanwhile, further defended his conduct during the confrontation - which comes just weeks after he was sharply criticized for images that showed him lounging on a New Jersey state beach he had closed to the public over the July 4 weekend because of a budget-related government shutdown.

Test Missile Launched From Vandenberg AFB Amid North Korea Tensions

August 03, 2017

Two B-1B bombers have flew over the Korean peninsula in a show of force after recent North Korean missile tests. "The test demonstrates that the United States' nuclear enterprise is safe, secure, effective and ready to be able to deter, detect and defend against attacks on the United States and its allies", read a statement from Air Force Global Strike Command.

Two militants killed in J&K

August 03, 2017

In a separate incident, two militants were killed in a brief encounter with the security forces in south Kashmir's Kulgam district last night, said the police. Following this, the separatists had called for "bandh" to protest the killing of two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists and a civilian, who was killed in protest that erupted following the encounter.

Faith Hill Placed on Vocal Rest, Cancels Concert

August 03, 2017

The release went on to say the couple "adore their fans and are so sorry to disappoint them". The couple's Soul2Soul Tour , which has sold more than 800,000 tickets so far, will resume on Friday (Aug. This is Hill's first major tour in years, despite her and McGraw's several residencies in Las Vegas over the last five years. They also chose to have their opening acts rotate in order to keep things fresh.

Atria Investments LLC Acquires Shares of 7217 Tyson Foods, Inc

August 03, 2017

Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Inc. reduced its stake in shares of Tyson Foods, Inc . The stock rose 0.30% or $0.19 reaching $63.09. It also increased its holding in Cognizant Technology Solutio (NASDAQ:CTSH) by 10,102 shares in the quarter, for a total of 144,506 shares, and has risen its stake in Vanguard Bd Index Fd Inc (BIV).

Bills sign Taiwan Jones

August 03, 2017

Although appearing in 65 career regular-season games as a member of the heralded Raiders , Jones received only 44 total carries along the way. It is also worth noting that he has added 17 career receptions for another 240 yards and one touchdown, a tally that now serves as his lone National Football League score.

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August 03, 2017

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With Scaramucci's firing, can John Kelly bring stability to the White House?

August 03, 2017

And it only lasted 10 days. "That's not even a whole pay period". The most frequently mentioned replacement for Mr. Scaramucci is television, radio, and Internet commentator Laura Ingraham, who would be an inspired choice and would put more distance between the Trump presidency and the Gothic excesses and lapses of the recent past.

How Will the Venezuelan Military Respond to the Constitutional Vote?

August 03, 2017

The vote for the assembly was also not corroborated by manual audits as in past tallies, Smartmatic added. "We know, without any doubt, that the turnout of the recent election for a National Constituent Assembly was manipulated", said Smartmatic Chief Executive Antonio Mugica in a press briefing in London.

Italian Parliament Approves Libya Naval Mission

August 03, 2017

Jugend Rettet is one of the six out of nine NGOs which refused to sign a new code of conduct by the Italian government covering migrant rescues in the Mediterranean. Three of the eight humanitarian groups agreed to its terms. In mid-June, the International Organization for Migration said over 80 percent of the 60,000 refugees who had crossed the central Mediterranean route from crisis-hit Libya to Italy since January had set foot on the Italian territory, while more than 1,500 others had ...

Italy Seizes Migrant Aid Group's Ship in Mediterranean

August 03, 2017

Instead, migrants "were handed over" to the German group's 33-meter (about 110-foot) -long boat by smugglers who escorted the migrants toward the Iuventa , the prosecutor said. The Italian parliament is debating the plan, already agreed by the government, which is aimed at stopping the flow of unstable, overcrowded migrant boats across the Mediterranean to Italy .

Romford doctor Manish Shah charged with 118 sexual offences

August 03, 2017

According to a press release by the Metropolitan Police, the other allegations against him include 65 counts of assault by penetration and 52 counts of other sexual assaults. Britain's National Health Service has set up a dedicated phone line - 0800 011 4253 - for anyone "who may have concerns or questions" about the case to call.

Zuckerberg hires top Clinton pollster amid rumors of presidential run

August 03, 2017

Mark Zuckerberg keeps saying he's not running for president but he also keeps hiring the sorts of people you might want around if you were running. The latest: Zuckerberg's philanthropic foundation, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, has reportedly hired Joel Benenson, who was the chief strategist for Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign.

Severe thunderstorm watches in place across SW Ontario

August 03, 2017

Around 9 p.m., Environment Canada said conditions were no longer favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms. "We're basically surrounded by all this active weather and the conditions are favourable for this to develop into the early evening", Potter said.

Rap Legend Charged with Murder

August 03, 2017

Rapper Kidd Creole, formerly of Grand Master Flash and the Furious Five, is in custody for the murder of a homeless man in Midtown East Tuesday night. "There were six people there". He was partly identified through surveillance video of the incident, according to Daily News . Glover is originally from the Bronx.

SRA irregularity: Congress seeks removal of Maharashtra Housing Minister Prakash Mehta

August 03, 2017

Recorded CDs that were provided by the Opposition leaders in support of their charges would be sent to forensic laboratory to ascertain the authenticity of the voices in those and match the data. Despite the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) referring to complaints received seeking a probe into his alleged disproportionate assets, the Maharashtra government is yet to initiate any action against him.

How Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger predicted record-breaking Neymar transfer in 2016

August 03, 2017

Earlier yesterday, the 25-year-old arrived at the club's training ground to tell team-mates he was moving to Paris, Catalan radio RAC1 reported. Neymar simply wanted to leave and found a buyer - someone who willing to pay his buy-out and willing to agree a business arrangement which economically, will be beneficial to both parties.

Smoke blankets Metro Vancouver as heatwave grips region

August 03, 2017

A news release issued this afternoon says strong outflow winds have blown smoke from B.C. wildfires into the Lower Mainland. Here's how the air quality in some regions ranks on the index at 3:30 p.m. Burnaby and North Vancouver are just slightly above that threshold, while Hope had more than four times that amount as of 1 p.m. PT. People with health conditions, along with infants and the elderly, are encouraged to stay in air-conditioned environments and if others find their breathing ...

Here's our First Look at Domino in Deadpool 2

August 03, 2017

Deadpool 2 is now set to be released on June 1, 2018. John Wick co-director and Atomic Blonde helmer David Leitch is working from a screenplay by returning scribes Rhett Reese & Paul Wernick, with additional work from Drew Goddardd ( The Cabin in the Woods , World War Z ).

North Korea Puts New York in Range

August 03, 2017

Duterte, you may recall, once also called Barack Obama a "son of a bitch". He said that the nuclear war must stop because if a limited confrontation blows up in the Philippines then the soil, the resources everything would be destroyed and they won't be able to plant anything productive.

96-Year-Old Auschwitz Bookkeeper Faces Imprisonment For War Crimes

August 03, 2017

But now the public prosecutor of Hanover has rejected his legal pleas for a further delay, saying: "We rejected the request of the defence for a reprieve". Oskar Groening is one of the last remaining members of the Nazi machine still alive, and his case has rumbled on for several years. Approximately 1.1 million people, including 1 million jews, died in the concentration camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau between 1940 and 1945.

Trump fumed about Afghanistan in tense meeting

August 03, 2017

Joseph Dunford, NBC News reported late Wednesday. News reports that Trump fumed during a meeting last month over the country's lack of progress. The network said he also proposed firing Army Gen. According to one official, Trump at one point said the situation in Afghanistan was similar to renovations that occurred at "21" Club. According to NBC, Trump brought up the lunchtime conversation at the meeting with senior aides and advisers, comparing the soldiers' on-the-ground perspective to ...

New bills passed to build Missoula veterans clinic, address backlogs

August 03, 2017

Hours before the House broke for August recess, they managed to pass a bill to keep the Veteran's Choice Program running. But as of Tuesday morning, McConnell hadn't announced a vote on the expanded GI Bill. "This bill invests in the proven success of our veterans", said Sen. Brown's bill is supported by Paralyzed Veterans of American (PVA), Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), Gold Star Wives of America National Military Family Association, Special Operations Warrior ...

DHS spokesman considered for WH communications director spot

August 03, 2017

On Monday, Trump tweeted "no WH chaos!" Kelly's arrival in the West Wing followed the departure of Reince Priebus , whose factional approach to management drove some of his colleagues to find direct routes to the president instead of working through a traditional chain of command.

Banco Santander, SA (NYSE:SAN) Given Average Recommendation of "Buy" by Brokerages

August 03, 2017

Boston Partners acquired a new stake in Banco Santander Brasil SA during the first quarter worth approximately $155,000. Renaissance Technologies LLC now owns 432,155 shares of the bank's stock worth $2,239,000 after buying an additional 194,770 shares during the last quarter.

Tillerson says USA is willing to talk to North Korea

August 03, 2017

Shortly after the July 4th ICBM test launch, the UN Security Council held an emergency session. "We can't tolerate that", said Manchin. "He has told me that". North Korea's latest missile test has extended the range of its weapons to much of mainland USA and raised a new fear in the South: would Washington protect Seoul when that could put American cities in danger? While claiming that " only the North Koreans are to blame for this situation ", Tillerson once again voiced Washington's ...

HR McMaster Fires Trump Loyalist From National Security Council

August 03, 2017

A good lawyer would likely want to shut that kind of freelancing down right away, especially if what Cohen-Watnick had found didn't amount to anything that helped the President or the White House. The Atlantic reported on Wednesday that Rich Higgins, the director for strategic planning at NSC, was sacked on July 21 over a memo he wrote railing against "deep state" threats against the Trump presidency.

Katsina State Pilgrims Welfare Board Lifts 1020 to Saudi Arabia

August 03, 2017

Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam performed only in Saudi Arabia annually by believers. Abdullahi said that the air transportation of the state intending pilgrims was inaugurated on August 1 by the Governor Malam Nasir El-Rufai at the Kaduna International Airport in a ceremony attended by top government officials.

IGIMS Patna Asks Employees to Declare Virginity, Number of Wives

August 03, 2017

The form is been filled by freshly recruited nursing staffs and doctors. Umm, hello? But last time we checked, that was unlawful, except for religions that allow more than one wife. 'Everyone has to fill this form which is part of Central Services Rules. An IGIMS employee requesting not to be named, "It is an outrageous way of asking people to declare their marital status".

China, BRICS trade ministers vow to fight protectionism

August 03, 2017

The act allows the president to unilaterally impose tariffs or other trade restrictions to protect US industries. "China welcomes USA states, including MI, to. "This could be problematic... blanket sanctions on China would probably be unworkable", he said . The Wall Street Journal and New York Times reported Wednesday that US trade officials are discussing ways to counter piracy and other practices deemed harmful to American businesses.

Legislature overrides veto of bill raising tobacco purchasing age to 21

August 03, 2017

Paul LePage's veto of Legislative Document (LD) 1504 (Senate Paper (SP) 529), which would have put into place the long-sought compromise that would have preserved net metering in the state. Other lawmakers noted that Mainers have to be 21 to consume alcohol and marijuana, while opponents of the legislation stressed that it only targets the age to purchase, and not consume, tobacco.

Here's what NJ senators said to Trump about tax reform

August 03, 2017

No Democrats supported any version of the health-care bills that advanced through the House and failed in the Senate last week. McConnell has said that tax reform should be revenue-neutral, meaning that any tax cuts would have to be offset by revenue increases in other areas of the federal code.

Shah Rukh Khan gets a 'rash' legal notice

August 03, 2017

Meanwhile, Shah Rukh Khan is now gearing up for the release of " Jab Harry Met Sejal ", which is set for release on August 4. I don't think that one or two failure would take a toll on anyone's stardom. When you will listen to the songs, you will understand. SRK had said about the show earlier in a statement, "People will share stories about changes in society, in life - whether it's about the climate, risky diseases or to help empower women - and all of this will be integrated".

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

August 03, 2017

The fund owned 4,899 shares of the bank's stock after buying an additional 1,160 shares during the period. The present 14-day ATR for Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CM.TO) is now standing at 1.11. The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, July 28th. Investors of record on Wednesday, July 26th will be paid a $0.6439 dividend.

Senate to hold bipartisan healthcare hearings in September

August 03, 2017

The hearings are notable because the GOP-controlled Senate did not hold open hearings during its effort to repeal Obamacare in recent weeks. The Republican leader told reporters on Tuesday that the reason for the collapse of health care legislation was not Democrats in opposition, but rather, "we didn't have 50 Republicans".

Tillerson: US not seeking to topple North Korea regime

August 03, 2017

Tillerson told reporters that Qatar is so far fulfilling its commitment to the United States , but that he had sent senior USA diplomat Tim Lenderking to the region to push for progress. Asked about the SC senator's suggestion, White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said Trump has been "very outspoken" about "keeping all options on the table".

United States not seeking N Korea regime change, willing to talk: Tillerson

August 03, 2017

In the past, the USA has tried to engage North Korea in the hopes that the country would denuclearize, but with North Korea's sweeping advancements in missile technology and its inclusion of nuclear weapons into its constitution, that seems increasingly unlikely.

Russia's embassy in Damascus comes under fire

August 03, 2017

So, two shells fell on the territory of the Russian Embassy, two more exploded in the vicinity of the outer perimeter of the overseas missions. "On August 2 the Russian embassy's compound in Damascus came under a mortar attack from positions held by terrorist militants".

Here Comes When stuns Ribchester to win Qatar Sussex Stakes

August 03, 2017

That may have been tongue-in-cheek banter, but both trainer and jockey fancied their chances, if not of upsetting the odds-on favourite Ribchester , of at least a podium finish with Here Comes When, who is considered "stones better on the soft" than any other surface.

White House admits Trump 'weighed in' on son's Russian Federation statement

August 03, 2017

White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Tuesday the president "weighed in as any father would based on the limited information that he had". But if Kelly begins to get the credit for turning the Trump ship around, there's no telling what the president, always hungry for the spotlight, would do.

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