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Tillerson, Mattis: Military option still in play for North Korea

August 18, 2017

Pyongyang must denuclearize the Korean Peninsula, Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono said when asked what conditions the North should meet for the allies to start a dialogue. The top USA diplomat's message was underscored by Mattis, who also made clear the US' willingness to use force if North Korea steps out of line. The US and Japan have agreed to advance their multilateral security and defence cooperation with countries like India, South Korea and Australia in view of North Koreas unsafe ...

Scott: Trump's 'moral authority is compromised' over Charlottesville

August 18, 2017

Rick Scott is set to sit down to lunch with President Trump this afternoon at the Trump National Golf Course in Bedminster, New Jersey. "I'm here to be clear, precise, succinct: His comments were strong". with White House Chief of Staff John Kelly , the former head of U.S. Southern Command in Miami. On Wednesday, Scott said that he didn't serve in the Navy "to defend neo-Nazis".

Levels: Students receiving top marks increase, but Government reform still has impact

August 18, 2017

Overall, entries for English subjects saw a 7.2 per cent decrease. This year 23.8 per cent of all AS-level grades in the United Kingdom were an A, up by 2.5 percentage points from 21.3 per cent in 2016. The number of European Union students planning to study at a United Kingdom university or college has also fallen by 5%. The pair plan to study for physics and chemistry degrees at Nottingham University later this year.

Police Believe Thieves Steal Venezuela Zoo Animals to Eat Them

August 18, 2017

They were the most recent in a series of thefts that includes two tapirs and a buffalo, which was taken from the zoo and cut up for meat. Two collared peccaries, a mammal similar to a pig, went missing over the weekend from the Zulia Metropolitan Zoological Park, near Venezuela's northeastern border with Colombia.

Police helicopter crashes outside Charlottesville, killing 2 troopers

August 18, 2017

The objective of the flight was to provide a continuous video feed of activities on the ground, which was accomplished with multiple helicopters. Investigators concluded the accident was the result of "improper fix of an engine component by a fix facility, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power", the report said.

White nationalists groups plan to be 'more active than ever'

August 18, 2017

After police ordered everyone out of a small park where the rally was being held, protesters took to the streets. One person was killed Saturday and 19 were hurt when a speeding vehicle slammed into another auto that was navigating through a throng of counter-protesters in Charlottesville , where a " Unite the Right" rally of white nationalist and other right-wing groups was to take place.

China nixes military option for North Korea

August 18, 2017

Such communications are especially crucial now, officials said, "as the region and world are facing the dangers of a nuclear-armed North Korea". The missile plans were previously announced. The statement said that during a meeting between Dunford and Song Puxuan, commander of the northern theatre of the People's Liberation Army, Song stressed that efforts to resolve the nuclear issue on the Korean peninsula "should adhere to dialogue and political settlement".

Personal Capital Advisors Corp Reduces Stake in Dick's Sporting Goods Inc (DKS)

August 18, 2017

Therefore 27% are positive. Director, Colombo William J, sold 52,156 common shares of Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. The stock now has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $43.74. (NYSE:DKS) by some 18,756,715 shares, 252 decreased positions by 22,623,615 and 61 held positions by 45,088,104. 518.52 million shares or 2.79% more from 504.45 million shares in 2016Q3 were reported.

DreamHost Challenges Warrant For Data About Visitors To Anti-Trump Site

August 18, 2017

A hearing is scheduled for Friday . The website's legal representatives could not be reached for comment but, on Tuesday, the DisruptJ20.org website sought funds for their legal battle, inviting supporters to donate to a Pay Pal account for the "Dead City Legal Posse".

Gov. Greg Abbott signs bill expanding reporting requirements for abortion complications

August 18, 2017

Don Huffines, asked Abbott to call another special session, insisting that the state must do something to control property taxes. Abbott began the special session imploring lawmakers to beat back the power of his state's own cities, saying their urban, usually liberal values were "California-izing" Texas.

Corker urges "radical changes" in Trump White House

August 18, 2017

Corker has been less vocal, however, about what specific changes he'd like to see in the administration. "I think the president needs to take stock of the role he plays in our nation and move beyond himself, move way beyond himself", Corker said .

Trump cites tale of Gen. Pershing's pigs' blood bullets that historians dismiss

August 18, 2017

Trump was referencing the discredited story of how Pershing executed 49 Muslims with bullets that had been dipped in pig's blood during the Philippine-American War of 1899-1902 . The president on Tuesday explained that his initial reaction had been muted because he did not have all the "facts" in the case and wanted to be cautious.

Korea seek diplomatic solution to NK issue: State Department

August 18, 2017

Bird and fellow panelist, the former assistant secretary of state Stephen Rademaker, addressed the new geopolitical reality that North Korea has boosted its leverage against the U.S. Tensions began to tighten when the U.N. Security Council imposed a new round of sanctions against North Korea over its test launches of two intercontinental ballistic missiles in July.

Truck Driver Indicted on 5 Charges For Immigrant Deaths

August 18, 2017

In the trailer behind him, some of the 39 people who were still there told agents that many more people - at least 70, and perhaps up to 180 or more - had been in the trailer when they were smuggled over the border. In interviews with investigators, the migrants estimated that as many as 200 people were at one time in the trailer with a broken refrigeration system, traveling through the baking Texas heat.

Nisar raises reservations over appointment of new PML-N interim president

August 18, 2017

Sources revealed that Nisar also expressed disappointment at building of trust from PML-N's executive committee over already selected acting president. On August 8, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) notified PML-N that with the disqualification of Nawaz Sharif, the party must elect its new president as according to the Political Parties Order (2002), a disqualified person can not hold the key party position.

Iran reform leader on hunger strike over six-year house arrest

August 18, 2017

An Iranian opposition leader who is now under house arrest was hospitalised on Thursday after going on hunger strike a day earlier to demand a trial date, his family told local media. Karroubi, who is old and sick", said Farshad Ghorbanpour, a political analyst close to the government. Karroubi's son claims that the regime wants to silence his father without due consideration and is anxious that his father's body will not make it through the hunger strike.

Republican Congressman Meets With WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange

August 18, 2017

Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-Huntington Beach) announced that he met with WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange this week, who is still living in asylum at the Ecuadorean Embassy in London. Johnson said that he arranged for the meeting to happen and that Rohrabacher would be the envoy in charge of bringing back a deal to the Trump White House.

Mali ex-jihadist liable for €2.7m for Timbuktu destruction: ICC

August 18, 2017

The three-strong panel of judges also said that a smaller number of individual reparations would be determined later for people whose livelihoods depended exclusively on the destroyed sites, and for direct descendants of the saints buried in the damaged tombs.

Trump says ending two CEO advisory panels: tweet

August 18, 2017

The President and members of the President's Strategic and Policy Forum have disbanded the forum. But cracks began to show not long after Trump formed the Strategic and Policy Forum and the Manufacturing Jobs Initiative, both of which brought together "some of America's most highly respected and successful business leaders", the president's team said at the time.

Cleveland Clinic's 2018 fundraiser won't be at Trump's Mar-a-Lago

August 18, 2017

And in July, almost 1,700 people - including doctors and medical students - signed an open letter asking the clinic to hold the fundraiser somewhere else. The No. 2-ranked USA hospital did not give a reason for its decision Thursday to pull the event. Earlier this year, protesters organized outside the Cleveland center to pressure the hospital to cancel the event, according to local media reports .

Dual suspension initiative "solution to Korean Peninsula issue": Foreign Ministry

August 18, 2017

North Korea's rapid progress in developing nuclear weapons and missiles capable of reaching the U.S. mainland has fuelled a surge in tensions in recent days. In the past Moon, a left-leaning former human rights lawyer, has urged engagement with the North to bring it to the negotiating table, in addition to sanctions - an approach that raised concerns it could create divisions with Washington.

Barca close to Coutinho, Dembele deals - Segura

August 18, 2017

Previous to that Liverpool had rejected two bids for their talisman. BARCELONA have agreed a £90million fee with Borussia Dortmund for Ousmane Dembele - but are now haggling over £27m in add-ons, according to reports. This a huge development in the transfer saga for Dembele as Barcelona's board continue to be under pressure to replace Neymar. "I can offer no explanation for what he [Segura] has claimed".

Metro Atlanta teacher in stable condition after shooting himself inside classroom

August 17, 2017

It was a scenario county's school system and sheriff's office had previously trained to handle: A shooter on campus. Sheriff's officials said they will hold a news conference at the school this morning. Students waited in the gym for buses to return to the school or for parents to pick them up. North, who took over the superintendent job June 1, asked for prayers for the school community, including students and teachers.

Decide on NK Amin re-induction today, says SC

August 18, 2017

When Sharma challenged the appointments of these officers before the Gujarat High Court in November previous year, the Gujarat government had defended its stand by claiming in their affidavit that both the officers were given contractual appointment as their performance was assessed as "outstanding" in confidential reports.

The Case for and Against Envision Healthcare Corporation (EVHC)

August 18, 2017

A number of other large investors have also recently modified their holdings of EVHC . Bank of Montreal Can increased its stake in Envision Healthcare Corporation by 6.6% in the second quarter. The Q4 2017 consensus earnings estimates for the company have stabilized at US$0.99 per share. Envision Healthcare Corporation's revenue for the quarter was up 156.7% on a year-over-year basis.

2 dead, 197 injured in Dahi-Handi related incidents

August 17, 2017

One of them was seriously injured and admitted to a hospital, while others were discharged after administering first aid, officials added. In Palghar, one died from seizure during celebrations while in Airoli, a 34-year-old govinda got electrocuted, while trying to form human pyramid.

Theresa May under pressure to axe Donald Trump's United Kingdom visit

August 18, 2017

He added: "You had a group on one side and a group on the other, and they came at each other with clubs. There is another side, you can call them the left, that came violently attacking the other group", he said. Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday in comments that implicitly criticised Donald Trump . What message does it send to Britain if May does not speak up, and maintains that Trump is welcome to visit the country? "You can not draw an equivalence between far-right ...

U.S. to Engage in Dialogue when N. Korea Halts Nuclear, Missile Tests

August 17, 2017

Japan's new Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera and Foreign Minister Taro Kono are to explain the strategy to their US counterparts on Thursday, according to the Japanese news service. One estimate has shown that an Aegis Ashore unit costs about 80 billion yen (US$728 million). U.S. President Donald Trump warned North Korea last week it would face "fire and fury" if it threatened the United States, prompting North Korea to say it was considering plans to fire missiles at the U.S.

Chinese vessels near Pag-asa Island no cause for alarm: DFA

August 18, 2017

Pag-asa Island is within the 200-nautical mile exclusive economic zone of the Philippines. As to calls to file a diplomatic protest, the DFA Secretary said it was a strategy of the Philippine government in the past. "For example, our fishermen continued to be harassed in West Philippine Sea by Chinese Navy or Coast Guard". "Have we already adopted the strategy of silence, inaction, and subservience in West Philippine Sea so as not to offend China?" the opposition lawmaker said in a ...

Plenty of sunshine Thursday before rain arrives

August 17, 2017

In Madison on Thursday , there's a 30 percent chance for showers and storms, mainly after noon, with cloudy skies, a high near 72 and southwest winds at 10 to 20 miles per hour, gusting as high as 30 mph. Thursday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Most of the rain should be in the morning. Highs reach into the upper 80s to near 90 degrees south and the low to mid 80s across the North Country.

Camera captures moment truck crashes into highway barrier

August 18, 2017

The driver of the semi was initially trapped, however several motorists on the scene assisted the driver out of the cab compartment. Repairs to that device aren't expected to be complete until about 10 a.m. Deweese took video of the aftermath of the crash out the window and called the police. According to the station, this is the third fiery crash along that stretch of highway in the last five weeks.

No second war on the Korean Peninsula

August 17, 2017

Backing up the president's assertion, Gen. The US "should stop arrogant provocations at once", he added. Dunford plans to be in Tokyo on Friday. Meanwhile, a spokesman for Moon told reporters that Dunford said the US military options being prepared against North Korea would be for when diplomatic and economic sanctions failed.

Amit Shah to leaderss, BJP secys: Gear up party for 2019

August 18, 2017

The national general secretaries, including Murlidhar Rao, Kailash Vijayvargiya, Anil Jain and Ram Madhav, and joint general secretaries Saudan Singh, V. BJP MP RK Singh and Maharashtra BJP leader Vinod Tawde were also present. As per the assessment of Shah, there are almost 150 additional Lok Sabha seats which BJP could wrest from the Opposition.

India faces threat from within, not from neighbours: Farooq Abdullah

August 17, 2017

He said that the meeting with NC lasted for a hour in which the prevailing situation was discussed. He informed the visiting delegation that situation in Valley is still not normal and civilian killings continue to take place, sources said.

China tells US, North Korea to 'hit the brakes' on threats

August 17, 2017

Mid-Missouri Republican Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer tells Moberly radio station KWIX that he expects the U.S.'s missile defense program to come into play. Pacific territory of Guam. "I don't see a military solution and I don't think it's called for", Merkel said Friday, calling on the U.N. Security Council to continue to address the crisis.

Has $492000 Position in International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)

August 17, 2017

It has underperformed by 11.84% the S&P500. While the company's share hit the 52 week high on 02/16/17 stationing the value of $182.79. Proficio Capital Partners LLC now owns 959 shares of the technology company's stock valued at $146,000 after buying an additional 441 shares during the last quarter.

Obama's tweet in response to Charlottesville breaks record for most Twitter likes

August 17, 2017

Obama posted a quote from South African president Nelson Mandela after a so-called "alt-right" march in the Virginia town turned violent when march supporters clashed with counter-protesters, The Washington Post noted . The first of Obama's August 12 tweets surpassed the previous record-holder for most-liked Twitter post, which was Ariana Grande's distraught message following the Manchester terrorist attack in May after she performed a concert.

New Barca blow as Suarez ruled out for a month

August 17, 2017

The knock could rule Suarez out of Barcelona's first six matches of the new campaign against Betis, Alaves, Espanyol, Getafe and Eibar in addition to their opening group match of the Champions League. Worse still, he is also being held accountable for not replacing him immediately although the club are pursuing big-money deals for Borussia Dortmund winger Ousmane Dembele and Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho .

Zardari says too late for negotiations with Nawaz

August 17, 2017

On the occasion, his father and party cochairman Asif Ali Zardari said he is friend of democracy and not a friend of Mian Sahib. "Democracy is not threatened by anything; it has no threats whatsoever". The PPP Co-Chairman said that political activities had been increased after his arrival in the city. He also announced to hold public gatherings in Attock and Mansehra - two districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa where Imran-led PTI holds a majority.

N Korea holds off attack on Guam

August 17, 2017

The tensions culminated in North Korea announcing preparations to strike the USA territory of Guam earlier this month. Mr. Kim has been more obsessed with conducting provocative tests of nuclear weapons and missiles, but he also called for dialogue with the South a year ago.

Palakkad Collector, who barred Mohan Bhagwat from hoisting national flag, transferred

August 17, 2017

The Kerala administration however maintained that the transfer was not a result of the Bhagwat incident. P Marykutty has now been appointed the new panchayat director of the region. "The flag code of India clearly states that the flag salutation will be followed by the national anthem". Marykutty issued an order to register a case against the school manager and headmaster pointing out that only an elected representative or the principal of a school can do so.

First for UK Indians: Hindu woman marries Jewish woman

August 17, 2017

They met around 20 years ago when Kalavati went to America for a course to study diversity. Bearing traditional red-and-white bridal garments, Kalavati Mistry, from Leicester, and Miriam Jefferson, who is from Texas, wedded at the Chutney Ivy restaurant in Leicester city center over the weekend in front of family and friends.

US House Democratic leader Pelosi calls for Confederate statue removal

August 17, 2017

A spokesman for Republican U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan said it was up to U.S. states to determine which statues were displayed on their behalf in the Capitol building. The Senate is scheduled to reconvene in early September. Photo Tourists posed for pictures near a bronze statue of Confederate president Jefferson Davis, second from left, inside of Statuary Hall at the Capitol on Thursday.

Sharif, sons summoned by anti-corruption body

August 17, 2017

His lawyer reasoned that a stay order should be issued on Panama case decision until review petition is ruled, questioning the jurisdiction of five-member bench after dissenting notes by two of the judges. Pursuing its investigations into allegations against the Sharif family, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has constituted teams to interrogate former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his sons, Samaa reported Thursday.

NA-120 by-poll: ECP approves nomination papers of Kulsoom Nawaz

August 17, 2017

Kulsoom Nawaz was originally scheduled to appear before the returning officer today - the last day for completion of scrutiny of nomination papers of the candidates for NA-120 by-election next month. The by-elections in NA-120, the seat fell vacant after Nawaz Sharif was disqualified by Supreme Court in Panama Papers case on July 28, will be held on September 17.

US Preparing Military 'Options' Against North Korea: Dunford

August 17, 2017

Dunford and President Moon Jae-in will reportedly discuss the threat from the North and South Korea's longstanding alliance with the US. " Military action on the Korean peninsula can only be decided by South Korea and no one else can decide to take military action without the consent of South Korea ", said Mr Moon in televised comments.

Ivanka's rabbi rips Trump for blaming 'both sides' for rally violence

August 17, 2017

Trump on Tuesday said both sides were to blame for the violence, drawing condemnation from both fellow Republicans and Democrats for failing to single out the white nationalists. University of Virginia students, faculty and residents attend a candle light march across grounds in Charlottesville on Wednesaday. Trump's remarks were denounced by numerous politicians and officials, including top members of his own party.

Shopping cart with human remains found in the Bronx

August 17, 2017

Two people who were collecting bottles found the body, that police said was stuffed in a cardboard box that was covered by a black bag and placed inside a folding shopping cart. Witnesses in the area reported a frightful smell as police took the body away a few hours later. An autopsy has been slated to determine the man's identity and cause of death.

Gardner gets an earful during town hall meeting in Greeley

August 17, 2017

Johnny Isakson held a contentious town hall in Georgia on Monday. He was also asked about North Korea. Sen. Cory Gardner scheduled three town hall meetings on August 15 in Colorado Springs , Greeley and Lakewood. Health care was the powder keg in Colorado Springs , but Gardner and the liberals who packed the event had agreement, at least partially, on the egregious occurrences, including one death and multiple injuries, from the melee in Charlottesville, Va., on Saturday.

Organizer Of Ariana Grande Concert In Korea Apologizes Following Controversy

August 17, 2017

Due to the delay, a rehearsal originally scheduled ahead of the concert was called off, and a meet-and-greet session was delayed and cut in half. Hyundai Card's CEO Chung Tae-young wrote on his personal Facebook that the "concert itself went smoothly" and that "there are many instances of concerts where a singer skips a rehearsal".

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