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Belle and Sebastian Accidentally Forget Their Drummer at a Gas Station

August 16, 2017

By then Murdoch tweeted again with the update "we're getting him in a auto to Bismarck, a flight to Minneapolis". Murdoch told the Current fans tweeted back offering to collect Colburn and possibly drive him to St. "But because we all have mobile phones these days, everybody's got a little bit blasé about it". Unsure of what to do, the band Tweeted out their situation, asking for help, eventually able to get Colbourn in a vehicle headed to the airport, with the only question remaining ...

LHC hearing petition against PAT's proposed sit

August 16, 2017

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has barred the Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) from making arrangements for a sit-in by its women wing on Lahore's Mall Road on Wednesday (today), seeking a reply from the party over a petition filed by local traders.

Hope Hicks will be interim White House communications director

August 16, 2017

Hicks worked with Hiltzik Strategies, the PR shop run by Matthew Hiltzik, a Democrat, before joining the Trump Organization. Ms. Hicks is close to the president, and also close with Mr. The White House has had difficulty filling the role of communications director. The communications director position has been left vacant since Anthony Scaramucci was ousted after a brief albeit news-making tenure.

Fox News Hosts Split Over Donald Trump's Wild New York Press Conference

August 16, 2017

Trump also said there were "very fine people" among both the counterprotesters and the white supremacist demonstrators-an assertion Timpf dismissed as absurd. "Instead, try [saying] this: "'I don't know what cause or campaign promise you think you are fulfilling when you take to the streets and terrorize but that's not what I meant by 'Make America great again".

17 dead in suspected terror attack in Burkina Faso

August 16, 2017

As part of her studies at Queen's, the profile says she founded a radio station and worked with street youth in the country. Philippine Foreign Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano issued the warning after a foiled terrorist attack in Russian Federation and Burkina Faso, a landlocked country in West Africa.

Colombia's FARC to become political party with new name, same acronym

August 16, 2017

The leftist FARC, Colombia's largest rebel group, gave the last two containers of weapons and explosives to the United Nations, marking the official end of a conflict that has spanned more than 50 years. But 450 renegade Farc members are refusing to embrace the idea of peace. This is a crucial step for the British there are, however, challenges that range from physical security of ex-rebels in the slow process of granting amnesty to hundreds of Farc imprisoned.

Troubled for-profit law school in Charlotte closing

August 16, 2017

But even if she gets accepted, all of her credits from Charlotte School of Law may not transfer. The attorney general's office has been examining whether Charlotte Law's students had the required information to enroll for the school's law degree.

Mayors All Across the Country Follow Suit in Removing Confederate Statues

August 16, 2017

Taney, the Supreme Court justice who wrote the Dred Scott decision denying citizenship to African-Americans, as well as a statue of two Virginians - the Confederate generals Lee and Jackson. North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said he would ask the Legislature to reverse a 2015 law signed by his Republican predecessor, Pat McCrory, that prevents the removal or relocation of monuments, and to defeat a measure giving immunity to motorists who strike protesters.

Lions condemn 'any use' of logo at Charlottesville event

August 16, 2017

The sign also featured the words "nog är nog", which translates from German to "enough is enough". On Saturday the hockey team issued a statement through social media strongly condemning the use of their distinctive red symbol, stating the organization "vehemently" disagreed with the violent clashes over the weekend that left one woman dead after a man drove a auto into a counter-protest.

Philippine police kill 21 in overnight anti-drug raids

August 16, 2017

The raids also resulted in the arrest of 64 suspects, the seizure of 21 firearms and about 100 grams (3.5 ounces) of methamphetamines, popularly known as "shabu" the records said. The latest drug death toll is believed to be the highest since Duterte assumed office in July previous year. President Rodrigo Duterte has vowed to continue the campaign against illegal drugs , a problem that he said has contaminated about four million people, and estimate that contradicts that of the Dangerous ...

North Korean leader holds off on Guam missile plan

August 16, 2017

Guam and the US air and naval forces that are based there have been under alert since it was named by North Korea as a potential demonstration target, with the regime threatening to fire missiles into the sea near the island that's home to some 160,000 people.

Zambia govt drops treason charges against main opposition chief

August 16, 2017

Director of Public Prosecutions Lillian Shawa-Siyunyi told a judge on Wednesday that the case against Hichilema and his five co-accused was dropped, before the judge announced the release of the six men. Hichilema, 55, says the election was rigged and has refused to recognise Lungu as the president of Zambia. "For us, this case was more political than criminal".

Central Intelligence Agency chief says 'nothing imminent' in USA showdown with North Korea

August 16, 2017

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has delayed a decision on firing missiles towards Guam and USA officials have since taken a gentler tone, but tension in the region nonetheless remains high. Song Puxuan, commander of China's Northern Theatre Command, stressed to Dunford that the North Korean nuclear issue must be resolved politically through talks, the ministry added, without saying where the two met.

Several local schools receive unsatisfactory ratings

August 16, 2017

Every school in the district received a passing rating from the Texas Education Agency. "The staff in CCISD are engaged in ongoing efforts focused on enhancing instructional practices through professional learning communities and targeted professional development", Burns said.

North Korea clash not imminent

August 16, 2017

Earlier on Tuesday, the unpredictable and isolated North Korean leader had been briefed by his missile forces on a "plan for an enveloping fire at Guam ", according to the North's official KCNA news agency. "If they fire at the United States, it could escalate into war very quickly", Mattis said. "Regardless of whatever twist and turns we could experience, the North Korean nuclear program should absolutely be solved peacefully, and the (South Korean) government and the USA government ...

Fallen Virginia State Troopers Identified

August 16, 2017

Bates, of Quinton, would have turned 41 years old Sunday. Jay has flown us across the Commonwealth for more than three and a half years. He was part of my family. After graduation, Bates worked as a state trooper in Florida before moving to Virginia and joining the Virginia State Police in 2004. Cullen is survived by his wife and two sons.

Helicopter that crashed amid violence was damaged in 2010

August 16, 2017

NTSB officials, who released new details of the Charlottesville crash on Monday, said they did not disclose the previous incident because it was not clear if there was any connection between it and the weekend crash. "Their deaths are a tremendous loss to our agency and the Commonwealth". "They're still coming to terms with it", Virginia State Police spokeswoman Corinne Geller said of the troopers under his supervision.

China surpasses Japan to become biggest USA creditor

August 16, 2017

China's holdings of US treasuries increased by 44.3 billion USA dollars in June, the fifth consecutive monthly rise, with the total holdings up to 1.1465 trillion dollars. The yuan has been supported by efforts of the People's Bank of China, its central bank, to beat off currency speculators. A report released by the TDA on Monday revealed that as of June, China's holdings stood at US$1.15tn.

India, China should resolve border issues through direct dialogue

August 16, 2017

Simultaneously, China severely refused all reports by offering a compromise to India by shifting its troops in the Doklam border area. A review of the huge imports of Chinese electronics and information technology has been started by the Indian government amid concerns due to security and data leakages, as per a report in Times of India.

Belgian town cooks giant omelette amidst egg scare

August 16, 2017

Millions of eggs have been destroyed, suspect batches removed from supermarket shelves, and the cost to producers and retailers is estimated at €150 million so far. "One can not organize a festival like ours without taking precautions". The giant omelette was then distributed to hungry public. But seeing the numbers of people we saw today, I think it all went very well.

Discarded satellite images show objects inside new MH370 seach zone

August 16, 2017

Its latest assertion was its most insistent yet and was based on a review of satellite images provided by the French military intelligence service and France's national space agency, CNES, which showed 70 pieces of debris with a dozen of those "probably" man-made.

Trailer For The Meyerowitz Stories with Adam Sandler and Ben Stiller

August 16, 2017

Traditionalists opposed the Netflix release strategy for films as the streaming service's films " Meyerowitz " and " Okja " both competed for the Palme d'Or without plans to open in actual French theaters. We shared the teaser trailer for the film below! And all this for a movie that will be largely bypassing cinemas and going straight onto Netflix. The Meyerowitz Stories centers around a NY family that reunites as the father (played by Dustin Hoffman ) prepares for a new art exhibition.

Yarra Council No Longer Recognises Australia Day

August 16, 2017

As hard as some want to ignore it, January 26 marks a day this land changed forever for one of the oldest and most attractive cultures in the world. "Certainly let's debate it together". "Whoever had a party on the 26th of anything?" Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull described the decision as an "attack" on Australia Day and "a repudiation of the values the day celebrates: freedom, a fair go, mateship and diversity".

Prospera Financial Services Inc Acquires 2450 Shares of Transocean Ltd. (NYSE:RIG)

August 16, 2017

The purchase , to be mostly paid for in shares and convertible bonds, follows Ensco Plc's acquisition of smaller drilling rival Atwood Oceanics Inc in an all-stock deal valued at about $839 million in May. The stock now shows its YTD (Year to Date) performance of -43.35 percent, whereas its Weekly performance stands at -7.94%. If you are reading this article on another publication, it was copied illegally and reposted in violation of United States & global copyright and trademark legislation.

USA senator questions whether Wisconsin should bear full Foxconn cost

August 16, 2017

Tod Ohnstad, a Democrat from Kenosha near where the plant may locate. Approval by the Republican-controlled committee would set up a vote by the full Assembly on Thursday. It also is considering a secondary site in Dane County, a Democratic stronghold. According to the Legislative Fiscal Bureau, it would take 25 years for Wisconsin taxpayers to recoup the value of the incentives needed to bring Foxconn to the state.

Kamal Haasan takes a dig on AIADMK

August 16, 2017

DMK, AIADMK and parties are tools to help. Enough crimes done." He further said "My aim is a better Tamil Nadu. Taking on the AIADMK government through his twitter handle, the actor wrote: "If one state's CM should resign for a mishap & corruption under his govt".

Independence Day: Internet, mobile phone services suspended in Kashmir

August 16, 2017

Internet and mobile phone services were suspended in Kashmir Valley as a precautionary measure on Independence Day today, officials said. Police foiled an attempt by independent member of the so-called Kashmir Assembly Engineer Abdur Rasheed to hoist black flag at Bakshi Stadium.

Donald Trump Says 'We'll See' What Happens to Steve Bannon

August 16, 2017

The resolution comes as leaders from several minority congressional caucuses also call on the president to oust Bannon, Miller and Gorka. Referencing Bannon's boasts about helping to promote the alt-right, Palomarez also called for the former Breitbart News CEO's resignation, saying that members of the administration continued to alienate Hispanic business leaders and were "more anxious about winning votes through dog whistles and winks and nods to the most evil elements of our society ...

Central Intelligence Agency chief: Not surprising if North Korea tests missile again

August 16, 2017

Dunford is visiting South Korea, Japan and China after a week in which Trump said he was ready to unleash "fire and fury" if North Korea continued to threaten the United States. The policy-making institutions of the U.S. government remained responsible and predictable in dealing with the crisis, Town noed. If you aren't already blocked from his Twitter account, tweet him that we aren't under NK attack (he'll be more inclined to believe you if you also mention how great he is).

Athens: Wildfire sends residents packing to the beach

August 16, 2017

A force of more than 200 firefighters with over 100 fire engines, water trucks and a handful of aircraft had been mobilised, the fire department said. Nobody has been reported dead yet but fire fighters are now battling to put out the fire which broke out in Kalamos, a coastal area 45 km (30 miles) northeast of Athens and had spread to the nearby town of Varnavas.

Baron Corbin Fails to Successfully Cash in Money in the Bank Contract

August 16, 2017

The Singh Brothers make their presence known early, hitting Cena with a cheap shot and then mocking him after he gets tossed out of the ring. Instead of picking up an easy win though, The Lone Wolf got distracted by Cena and it led to Jinder retaining the title.

Lululemon to open in Detroit in September

August 16, 2017

The new store also sits on the same street as the recently-opened Under Armour, Nike, men's retailer Bonobos, Warby Parker, WeWork, Moosejaw, Avalon and others. Kit and Ace closed all of their US, United Kingdom and Australian stores earlier this year, leaving this storefront open as part of the aftermath of that move.

Barack Obama breaks Twitter record

August 16, 2017

With more than 2.7 million likes and counting, Obama's tweet Saturday quoting Nelson Mandela in the wake of white supremacist violence in Charlottesville , Va., is now the most liked tweet since Twitter launched. Now, three days after tweeting the comforting message, the Columbia University alum is confirmed as holding the second most liked tweet of all time, according to Favstar's list of All Time Top Tweets .

Trump on Tearing Down Confederate Statues: 'Is George Washington Next?'

August 16, 2017

But Trump also made it clear that even now - with the benefit of hindsight - he does not accept the overwhelming criticism that he should have reserved his condemnation for the white supremacist and Nazi groups. I can tell you that. You can say what you want. "I think there's blame on both sides, and I have no doubt about it, and you don't have any doubt about it either", he said.

Iran's Top General in Turkey for Talks

August 16, 2017

During his three-day visit, the Iranian Chief of Staff will meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Defense Minister Nurettin Canikli. Pro-government Turkish Daily Sabah quoted diplomatic sources as saying the visit was a "milestone" and would not have been possible unless both sides were willing to make deals on both Syria and Iraq.

Almost 400 bodies recovered from Sierra Leone mudslide - coroner

August 16, 2017

The military also was deployed to help. Freetown is hit each year by flooding during several months of rain, and in 2015 bad weather killed 10 people and left thousands homeless. "Let me assure you that my government is fully engaged on this situation and in collaboration with our development partners we have already established an emergency response centre at Regent to coordinate our response and to provide relief to the survivors".

Alligator found swimming in New Jersey motel pool

August 16, 2017

Police found an unwelcome swimmer in an Atlantic City motel pool during a raid there Tuesday morning. Animal Control was able to safely remove the gator from the pool and transported him to an undisclosed location. The Press of Atlantic City reported that law enforcement officers discovered the alligator during a raid at the motel. But they noted the motel is a short distance from the Lakes Bay nature preserve.

Lawsuit Filed Against Organizers of White Nationalist Rally in Charlottesville

August 16, 2017

The collision caused the Washingtons' vehicle to propel forward and hit other people, many of whom were protesting the "Unite the Right" rally, which drew hundreds of people associated with the white nationalist "alt-right" to the city. As we reported , James Alex Fields Jr . was arrested and charged with second-degree murder and malicious wounding after he allegedly plowed his auto into protesters injuring 19, and killing 32-year-old Heather Heyer at a demonstration in Virginia on Saturday.

US Veteran Returns Japanese Flag to Fallen Soldier's Family (News)

August 16, 2017

The Associated Press reports Japanese soldiers used the flags as good-luck charms, and they were often signed by classmates, neighbors and relatives. Tatsuya Yasue thanked Mr Strombo for taking such good care of the flag and also for staying healthy enough to make the long journey to his village at the age of 93.

Court sets aside Public Protector's finding on changing SARB's mandate

August 16, 2017

The reserve bank objected to her recommendation on several grounds, including that it fell outside her powers and that the remedial action breached the separation of powers because it encroached on Parliament's domain. The report followed an investigation and a preliminary report by the public protector into a complaint about the alleged failure by government in 1999 to implement the recommendation of a covert United Kingdom based asset agency, CIEX, suggesting that government recover monies ...

Trump's incredible shrinking manufacturing council, in one chart

August 16, 2017

Shortly after, Trumka specifically cited Trump's comments in a statement saying that he and Lee "cannot sit on a council for a President who tolerates bigotry and domestic terrorism" and they "must resign on behalf of America's working people, who reject all notion of legitimacy of these bigoted groups".

US chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff notes 'difficult issues' with China

August 16, 2017

Tuesday's signing of the Joint Strategic Dialogue Mechanism opens the door for building trust and understanding between the two militaries, "but it will only be useful if it results in meaningful dialogue that reduces the risk of miscalculation - which is especially critical now due to growing North Korea provocations", a senior USA defense official told VOA on Tuesday.

These CEOs Are Sticking With Trump

August 16, 2017

Former Uber Technologies Inc [UBER.UL] CEO Travis Kalanick quit the business advisory council in February amid pressure from activists and employees who opposed the administration's immigration policies. "We must resign on behalf of America's working people, who reject all notion of legitimacy of those bigoted groups". Kenneth Fraizer, the chief executive of drugmaker Merck and an African-American, said he left the advisory council because of the president's reaction after the violence ...

CBO Says Trump's Plan for Obamacare Could Make Premiums Skyrocket

August 16, 2017

Following the Republican party's failure to pass a bill repealing the healthcare law, Trump has said he may end the payments in order to allow the ACA to collapse. That request assumes that the federal government will stop the payments to insurers. That appeal is pending, the Times noted. "Consumers feel they can longer continue to pay these rates.", he said.

Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Position Reduced by Ballentine Partners LLC

August 16, 2017

Finally, Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America increased its stake in shares of Automatic Data Processing by 0.7% in the first quarter. Grisanti Capital Management LLC now owns 1,045 shares of the business services provider's stock worth $107,000 after buying an additional 45 shares during the last quarter.

India To Grant Medical Visa To Pak National In Bonafide Cases

August 16, 2017

She said the decision has been taken to mark the occasion of India's 71th Independence Day. "We are giving you the visa for your treatment in India". According to the various media reports, Tanveer's mother stated that the family requested for a 20 days medical visa.

Democratic congressman arrested outside White House during rally for illegal immigrants

August 16, 2017

Rodney Frelinghuysen in Morristown to mark the DACA anniversary and demand the congressman defend it as well as block the deportation budget. "Obviously I don't like my fears to take over". "I'm no less American than anyone who was born in this country". Regardless of what President Trump decides, Moran said she will stand her ground and continue pursuing opportunities for immigrants.

United States Steel Corporation (NYSE:X) Rating Reiterated by Jefferies Group LLC

August 16, 2017

This continues to be an interesting story, and we look forward to updating it again soon on United States Steel Corporation. BlackRock Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Timken Steel Corporation (NYSE: TMST ) by 51,982.7% during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC.

Scores killed as Boko Haram hits Borno

August 16, 2017

The first assailant blew herself up, triggering panic, Kura said. Three female suicide bombers detonated their explosive belts in a local market and outside a nearby camp for people displaced by Boko Haram violence. The group's better-known faction, led by Abubakar Shekau, has mainly based itself in the sprawling Sambisa forest. At least 37 people, including members of the team, died when rescuers from the military and local vigilance groups attempted to free them.

John McCain takes on HR McMaster critics

August 16, 2017

ZOA president Mort Klein released a statement last Wednesday accusing McMaster of being hostile toward Israel and called on President Donald Trump to "reassign him to another position where he can do no further harm on these critical national security issues".

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