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United States troop reduction in exercise not due to North Korea concerns - Mattis

August 23, 2017

Kono, tapped to his post earlier this month, also had positive marks for the administration of President Donald Trump, stressing he saw no divisions there in his recent talks with top US officials. Unlike the March exercise, UFG doesn't include live fire drills and happens concurrently with drills by local governments and civil servants to prepare South Korea's civil defenses.

Hundreds of Muslims in Barcelona protest against terrorism after last week's attack

August 23, 2017

Abouyaaqoub reportedly spent four days in hiding before being spotted by a Catalan vineyard owner in the town of Subirats. The 22-year-old Moroccan is believed to be the last remaining member of a 12-man cell still at large in Spain or overseas, with the others killed by police or detained over last week's twin attacks in Barcelona and the seaside resort of Cambrils that claimed 14 lives, including a seven-year-old boy.

Ireland won't be used as a pawn in Brexit talks, says Brokenshire

August 23, 2017

The two men discussed the political deadlock over power sharing in the north - as well as the ongoing issues surrounding Brexit and the Irish border. Speaking following a meeting with the Irish and British Chamber of Commerce in Dublin today Mr Brokenshire said businesses had voiced their "desire for certainty, not wanting to see cliff edges, sudden shifts".

Bihar Board BSEB matric Class 10 compartmental result 2017 today at 3pm

August 23, 2017

A total of 234244 candidates had actually appeared for the compartmental exams and 1590 took the special exam.Of this, 94665 were male and 138688 were female candidates. Unlike previous years, the Bihar School Examination Board this year allowed the students to take the Compartment Exam in two subjects. BSEB had earlier made a decision to give grace marks to students who have failed in one or two subjects in the matriculation examination this year, still, the 50.12 percentage success rate ...

Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu offers to resign over train derailments

August 23, 2017

In the Utkal Express derailment on Saturday, over 22 people died and scores were injured. However, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked him to wait, the minister tweeted. However, there was no official confirmation about the resignation. "I promise that is the path, on which railways is progressing now", he said. "PM has asked me to wait", he tweeted.

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan acquitted in SNC-Lavalin case

August 23, 2017

Determined to fight Pinarayi had even brought senior counsel Harish Salve to defend him before the High Court. The case has a total of nine accused, including Vijayan. The CBI had accused Vijayan, who was the power minister in a coalition government at that time, of swindling the state of Rs 375 crore, reported NDTV .

India's ailing PSU banks get Cabinet nod for consolidation

August 23, 2017

The reports further said that the public sector banks' boards will themselves decide the final contours of the proposed amalgamation, and will then seek approval from the GoM (Group of Ministers). The objective is to create strong entities and any decision regarding consolidation will be based on commercial feasibility, he added. Public sector bank shares surged on the news, with the Nifty PSU Bank index gaining as much as 1.8% to 3,290.4 points.

The money's on money in Mayweather vs McGregor fight

August 23, 2017

The Irishman and his minders passed Mayweather and his team en route to the outdoor stage set up outside the T-Mobile Arena, where they are scheduled to fight, and as words were exchanged tempers grew to the point of pushing and shoving. "Even though Conor McGregor doesn't have much of a chance, and boxing is a science, there is always that wild card factor that if yes, Conor McGregor puts his fist on Floyd Mayweather's chin, he could possibly knock him out", said Jason Ebarb of TPC ...

Aaron Judge ends strikeout streak at 37 consecutive games

August 23, 2017

The New York Yankees led Detroit 11-1 when Judge was removed for a pinch-hitter. Tanaka (9-10) was making his first start since August 9 after recovering from shoulder inflammation. Frazier ended Boyd's night two batters later with his two-run, opposite-field triple. Tanaka gave up a two-run homer to Nicholas Castellanos in the Tigers' seventh.

Protesters at President Donald Trump rally in Phoenix clash with police

August 23, 2017

CNN anchor Don Lemon called President Trump "unhinged" and questioned his sanity following his rally in Phoenix , Arizona Tuesday night . Trump did however give the strongest indication that he may, at some time , pardon the 85-year-old Arpaio, who was recently convicted of contempt of court for ignoring a judicial order to halt his immigration patrols.

Five Killed in Attack in Southern Afghanistan

August 23, 2017

It could be recalled that at least 35 people lost their lives and more than 40 were wounded after a suicide auto bomb targeted a bus that carried a ministry staff in Kabul. There are already 8,400 American boots on the ground there. This is the first major assault following US President Donald Trump's announcement that he would allow the deployment of additional US soldiers in Afghanistan .

Air strikes near Houthi checkpoint kill 35 in Yemen

August 23, 2017

A television channel run by the country's Huthi rebels, who control Sanaa , reported more than 30 civilians killed in a raid by the Saudi-led military coalition that is allied with the Yemeni government. In June, 24 civilians were killed when an air strike hit a market in northern Yemen that was a centre for trafficking in qat . Tens of thousands of Yemenis have been injured and martyred in Saudi-led strikes, with the vast majority of them are civilians.

What Are You Doing During The Solar Eclipse?

August 23, 2017

Columbia University Medical Center retinal expert Dr. Tongalp Tezel says taking a selfie during the solar eclipse can be just as damaging as looking directly at the sun. He had poor vision for three days afterward, and his full sight did not recover for weeks. In Northern BC, about 70% of the sun will be obstructed. But as soon as beads of light start to reappear, it's time to protect your eyes again.

Republicans lash out at US President Donald Trump for defending Confederate monuments

August 23, 2017

Instead, Trump offered his unfiltered vision of the incidents, catching aides by surprise and dismaying some of his staff. Like many conflicts, the tiff between Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and President Trump began with a seemingly inconsequential remark.

Egypt cancels Kushner meeting after United States pulls $96mn of aid

August 23, 2017

One of the key issues concerning the U.S.is said to be a new law that human rights charities claim will make it impossible for them to carry out their work in the country. The Egyptian government should also work towards the elimination of discrimination against religious minorities. The State Department is withholding $195 million in military aid for Egypt and has completely withdrawn nearly $96 million in other aid for the impoverished country as a sign of displeasure over human rights ...

US Navy to relieve 7th fleet commander of duty after

August 23, 2017

Swift, the commander of the US Pacific Fleet, flew from Singapore to the Seventh Fleet headquarters in Japan, where he will relieve Admiral Aucoin, who has commanded the fleet since September 2015. As the commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, Swift oversees the 7th fleet. The predawn collision tore a gaping hole in the McCain's left rear hull and flooded adjacent compartments including crew berths and machinery and communication rooms.

Arrest warrant issued for Keene resident Christopher Cantwell

August 23, 2017

In the documentary , Cantwell was seen carrying several guns. During the Vice News Tonight documentary that aired within days of the unrest in Charlottesville, Cantwell said Heyer's murder was "more than justified" because the driver was provoked by "stupid animals" who attacked and then "couldn't just get out of the way of his vehicle", adding that "some people got hurt, and that's unfortunate".

Zhang upsets Kvitova in first round of Connecticut Open

August 23, 2017

Having failed to reach any great heights on the American hard-court swing, the Czech, seeded third, will have fancied a deep run in the final tournament before the last grand slam of the year, which begins in NY on Sunday. "I really like Petra, and it was a very tough match". Bouchard, who reached a career-best No. 5 in the rankings in 2014, has struggled recently, slipping to 74th.

Ukraine: European and Russian leaders agree new ceasefire deal

August 23, 2017

Aide to the President of Russia Vladislav Surkov is satisfied with the 21 August meeting with Kurt Volker , a special representative of the U.S. Department of State for Ukraine, BelTA has learned. From the Belarusian capital, Volker will travel to Vilnius to discuss "the way forward in Ukraine" with Lithuanian officials. The conflict has pushed ties between Moscow and the West to their lowest point since the Cold War.

Duterte: China not invading Philippine territory

August 23, 2017

The President, however, ruled out the use of force and the filing of diplomatic protest against China over the territorial dispute for now. Chinese and Philippine officials have quietly worked to resolve the issue in recent days, said the diplomat, who is involved in the talks.

Trump to Visit Arizona Town on US-Mexican Border

August 23, 2017

Ducey will be working and will be receiving updates from law enforcement. Back in June, President Trump claimed to have accomplished more than most previous president. Arpaio faces up to six months in prison after being found guilty of criminal contempt in July, stemming from his disregard of an order that he cease detaining suspected illegal immigrants .

Democrats criticize Trump for 'empty promises on border wall'

August 23, 2017

Donald Trump has said he will find a way for Mexico to repay the United States for construction of the wall but that Congress would need to fund it first. Trump also defended his Charlottesville remarks that were widely condemned internationally and by the Republicans. The administration has since suggested that although taxpayers will fund the wall's construction, Mexicans will foot the bill in the long term through fees charged to border-crossers and taxes levied on monetary remittances ...

Lt Col Purohit: Have full faith in Army, was never let down

August 23, 2017

Purohit was being tried for allegedly supllying RDX for Malegaon blast. "I have two families-the Army and my family which includes my wife, my two sons, sister and mother". Two bombs planted on a motorcycle exploded in on September 29, 2008, killing seven people and injuring over a 100 in Malegaon, a textile town in Maharashtra 270 km from Mumbai .

Rex Tillerson hopes for opening after North Korea 'restraint'

August 23, 2017

The US and Pakistan have long maintained a close security partnership, with the US providing hundreds of millions of dollars in security assistance to Islamabad in recent years. "I wonder if Kim Jong Un will interpret Tillerson's remark as a positive gesture or a challenge to which he will respond with a missile test", she said.

Russian Federation bristles at United States sanctions

August 23, 2017

The six individuals include four Russians, one Chinese and one North Korean, according to a Treasury Department statement. The U.N. sanctions were a response to twin tests last month of an intercontinental ballistic missile that may be able to reach parts of the US, heightening concern in Washington that North Korea could soon be able to threaten it with nuclear weapons.

South Korea military drills not conducive towards easing tensions: China

August 23, 2017

North Korea and the United States clashed at a U.N. forum on Tuesday over their military intentions towards one another, with Pyongyang's envoy declaring it would "never" put its nuclear deterrent on the negotiating table. Pyongyang has previously unleashed personal attacks on past Washington and Seoul leaders, calling former United States president Barack Obama a monkey and ex-South Korean president Park Geun-hye a prostitute.

US Mission in Russian Federation to Temporarily Halt Visa Services

August 23, 2017

Immigrant Visas related to permanent residence may also be impacted. A Moscow Times reporter at Novinsky Bulvar on Tuesday morning between 11:15 a.m. The U.S. embassy in Moscow alone processed more than 16,000 NIVs in the most recent fiscal year, mostly in the B-1/B-2 categories. Russian citizens are required to have an interview as part of their application process for all visas .

Dozens killed in airstrikes on Syrian city of Raqqa

August 23, 2017

There was no immediate comment from the coalition, which is supporting Kurdish-led fighters seeking to capture Raqqa . The Observatory said bombs that hit the al-Sakhani and Harat al-Bado districts on Monday were close to a multi-story residential building that had been bombed the day before, killing at least 27 civilians, including seven children.

North Korea Threatens 'Merciless Strike' Against US

August 23, 2017

State media in the North said: " The joint exercise is the most explicit expression of hostility against us, and no one can guarantee that the exercise won't evolve into actual fighting ". Around 17,500 United States troops will participate in this year's drills, which represents a reduction from last year. US Secretary of Defense James Mattis made a statement of a similar nature.

'Fewer US Troops in Joint Drill Not Due to N. Korea'

August 23, 2017

The joint military drill has this year antagonised the North more than usual given the heightened tensions between Pyongyang and Washington. North Korea tested an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) twice in July. is lost in a fantasy that war on the peninsula is at somebody else's doorstep far away from them across the Pacific, it is far more mistaken than ever".

Trump says U.S. will 'probably' end up terminating NAFTA

August 23, 2017

He said he'll "probably" end up terminating NAFTA "at some point". Suggesting a termination might help jumpstart the negotiations, Mr Trump said: "I personally don't think you can make a deal without a termination". As the first round of NAFTA renegotiation closed on Sunday in Washington D.C., U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer has said his government is seeking to increase the percentage of local products mandated by NAFTA rules of origin, in order to reduce its trade deficit with ...

Mutant Goat Has Man Face, Terrified The Whole Village With Strange Features

August 23, 2017

A weird hybrid of goat and a human has been encountered in an Indian village - and video footage of the animal has perplexed internet users as to just what's gone wrong with it. The hairless animal, that also seems to have a very prominent jaw line, has since been dubbed the "mutant goat and "demon goat" by people viewing the images".

Mastermind of lottery fraud faces 25-year prison sentence

August 23, 2017

He was caught in 2015 and admitted fixing the Colorado Lotto in November 2005, Megabucks in Wisconsin in December 2007, 2by2 in Kansas and Hot Lotto in Iowa in December 2010, and Hot Lotto in Oklahoma in November 2011. I am sorry", said Tipton. "The depth of his deceit is dumbfounding", said Iowa Assistant Attorney General Rob Sand in court filings that seek a 25-year term.

Court to declare sentences of 1993 serial blasts convicts

August 23, 2017

The five convicts named in the charge sheet for their role in the blasts apart from Abu Salem are Firoz Khan, Mohammed Tahir Merchant alias Tahir Taklya, Karimullah Khan and Riyaz Ahmed Siddique. The CBI had sought maximum punishment for Salem, who is having the Portugal treaty in his favour, which restrains courts from granting more than 25-years punishment to him.

Angola to elect new president as dos Santos retires

August 23, 2017

Dos Santos' retirement - reportedly prompted by ill health - has triggered the biggest political transition in decades for Angola, a leading oil exporter in Africa. "Not here. We've seen what war is". With Angola in the midst of an economic crisis caused by a fall in oil prices, opposition parties sense a political opportunity, Reuters reports.

Chemical shipments intercepted en route from North Korea to Syria

August 23, 2017

The information was part of a report on North Korean violations of sanctions imposed by the UN Security Council but did not offer specific details on the material involved or the actual interdiction other than to indicate that two Security Council member-states each carried out one interdiction.

Nordson Corporation (NDSN) Issues Q4 Earnings Guidance

August 23, 2017

The firm has a market capitalization of $7.21 billion, a P/E ratio of 26.37 and a beta of 1.35. RBC Capital Markets maintained Nordson Corporation (NASDAQ: NDSN ) rating on Wednesday, February 24. Morgan Stanley maintained it with "Overweight" rating and $950 target in Wednesday, October 5 report. The firm has "Buy" rating given on Thursday, April 28 by Brean Capital.

Baby rescued from rubble on quake-hit Italian resort island

August 23, 2017

Italian emergency workers evacuate, on a stretcher, Ciro , a 11 year-old boy who was trapped by rubble, in Casamicciola Terme, on the Italian island of Ischia, on August 22, 2017, after an quake hit the popular Italian tourist island off the coast of Naples, causing several buildings to collapse overnight.

Transocean Ltd. (RIG) Bonds Trading 1.7% Higher Analyst

August 23, 2017

Average estimation for the current quarter has been provided by 27 analysts. Comparatively, RIG posted earnings of $-0.17 per share in the same quarter, a year earlier. Stock traders purchased 17,912 call options on the company. Hudson Bay Capital Management Lp increased Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co stake by 503,085 shares to 2.20 million valued at $50.91M in 2016Q4.

Rawalpindi NAB decides to summon Sharif family

August 23, 2017

Well placed sources told The Nation that Joint Director Ali Adnan, who belongs to the corporate supervision department of the SECP, will attend the NAB combined investigation team meeting at its Lahore office and share attested copies of all details of Dar businesses and his family companies.

Former State Senator Greg Evers dies at 62

August 23, 2017

That district included parts of Okaloosa County. According to Elmore, indications are Evers was driving, failed to negotiate a curve and his vehicle overturned into Penny Creek. "Our thoughts and prayers are with his entire family", Scott said. Senator Evers represented residents of Okaloosa County from 2001 until previous year, serving as a State Representative from Florida's 1st Congressional District, before becoming a state Senator for the 2nd District.

Emmanuel Sanders involved in auto accident on way to team facility

August 23, 2017

Teller said deputies at the scene reported that it "appeared" Sanders had been trying to get around traffic and that the other driver was trying to do the same. Sanders (5-11, 180 pounds) is in the second year of a three-year, $33 million contract with Denver. The Broncos' quarterback situation is no worse than it was last year, with Trevor Siemian having another year of experience under his belt, and Sanders should be in for another fantasy campaign.

North Korean shipments to Syria's chemical arms agency intercepted

August 23, 2017

The report, which was compiled by independent United Nations experts examining North Korean sanctions violations and submitted to the Security Council earlier this month, did not provide details on when the intercepts took place or what the shipments contained, the news wire service reported.

President Trump's compliments police after Boston rally

August 23, 2017

Officials estimated that the turnout came to about 40,000 demonstrators. Boston police say 27 arrests were made during the conservative activist rally and counterdemonstration on Boston Common. Photos and video show how the opposing group completely dwarfed the rally attendants, as they circled Boston Common chanting anti-Nazi slogans and waving signs.

Top US general reaffirms commitment to Japan amid North Korea tensions

August 23, 2017

Tillerson spoke after he and Defense Secretary Jim Mattis held annual security talks with Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera and Foreign Minister Taro Kono at the State Department. The command post drill will be played out on a similar scale to that of past year, when 50,000 South Korean and 25,000 U.S. troops joined. "We are doing our best to neutralize North Korea by minimizing our sacrifice".

United Kingdom unveils proposals to allow trade to continue with Europe post-Brexit

August 23, 2017

Addressing the issue at the weekend, Mr Davis said: "While we believe this will likely require a new and unique solution, our paper will examine a number of precedents". However, Liberal Democrat's Brexit spokesperson Tom Brake said it had "finally dawned" on ministers that Britain is "careering towards the edge of an economic precipice", adding, that is why the government is desperately thinking about moving on to discuss future relationship with the EU.

Voting underway for two constituencies in Goa bypoll

August 23, 2017

The seat has been vacated by BJP's sitting MLA Siddharth Kuncolienkar Parrikar. While Rane's resignation as a Congress MLA in March necessitated the Valpoi bye-poll, Parrikar's election from Panaji is necessary for the BJP as he was relieved of his duties as the defence minister and sent to Goa before the Assembly election in March.

Trump ramping up for 2020 reelection

August 23, 2017

Of the 2020 race, Collins would only say, "It's far too early to tell now". Trump said that some "very fine people" were among the racist marchers, and that "both sides" deserved some blame. Some in Maine's Republican grassroots have expressed frustration around that vote , which could be an issue if Collins runs to replace LePage, which she is considering.

Turkish forces kill 6 PKK terrorists in N. Iraq, Turkey

August 23, 2017

Turkey security forces have killed at least five PKK terrorists in eastern and southeastern Turkey. It added that two gun emplacements belonging to the militants were also destroyed in the airstrike. It said the militants detonated a hand-made explosive placed near the Çobanpınar village during the passage of a military vehicle. The PKK - listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the US and the European Union - resumed its armed campaign against Turkey in July 2015.

Last Surviving US Defector to North Korea Is Dead

August 23, 2017

James Joseph Dresnok died of a stroke after being treated for an undisclosed condition, CNN quotes his sons as saying in a video posted on a North Korean state-run website. He said: "If I tell you my thoughts, are not the USA imperialists raising war hysteria madness as they little know about the army and the people of the DPRK now?" "I feel at home", said Dresnok in the BBC interview.

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