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Trump threatens shutdown over border wall with Mexico

August 23, 2017

Trump also accused the Democrats of putting American security at risk for not supporting the proposal. As a candidate, the president pledged to build a physical barrier along the entire U.S. "So investments in the wall, as well as other border infrastructure, law enforcement personnel and technology, as well as increased prosecutions all resulted in a steep drop in illegal border crossings", said an official with the department who declined to be named.

Kim Jong-un Begins to Respect the United States

August 24, 2017

The "field survey" to the Chemical Material Institute of the Academy of Defense Science also offered a peek into the development of a new ballistic missile named Pukguksong-3. The video was released on the eve of the Ulchi Freedom Guardian exercises between the American and South Korean militaries, which started Monday. US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has also presented a more conciliatory face to North Korea in recent days, saying the US was open to dialogue with the rogue state.

Ivanka Trump praises Boston counter demonstrators in tweet

August 23, 2017

In his final message, the president again underscored the need for unification, stating that he applauded the protesters "who are speaking out against bigotry and hate". He later issued a specific condemnation of the white nationalists, but continued to equate their actions with those of the counterprotesters. Boston's Democratic mayor, Marty Walsh, and Massachusetts' Republican governor, Charlie Baker, both warned that extremist unrest would not be tolerated in the city famed as the ...

At least 10 dead after train derails in India

August 23, 2017

The injured people were sent to a nearby hospital for treatment. TV channel CNN News18 put the death toll at 20 in the crash on Saturday close to Muzaffarnagar, about 130km north of the capital New Delhi. Following the incident, locals first rushed to the scene to help people trapped in the derailed coaches and subsequently informed the police and railway officials.

US, South Korea drills begin amid tensions with North

August 24, 2017

The annual Ulchi Freedom Guardian joint exercise will begin on Monday amid heightened tension on the Korean Peninsula. South Korean media reports have said the United States was considering scrapping a plan to bring in two aircraft carriers to the peninsula.

Revenue Approximations Analysis: Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH), International Game Technology PLC (IGT)

August 23, 2017

Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH ) Drugs Wholesale has a Current Ratio of 1.3 with a Quick Ratio value of 0.8. It has underperformed by 21.65% the S&P500. Investors sentiment increased to 0.83 in Q4 2016. Its up 0.04, from 0.79 in 2016Q3. The legal version of this article can be accessed at https://www.themarketsdaily.com/2017/08/21/cardinal-health-inc-cah-shares-sold-by-boston-private-wealth-llc.html.

Trump gives remarks at American Legion convention

August 23, 2017

Channel 2 News is planning on carrying his visit live from the airport through his speech on Channel 2 and on our website . "The American Legion not only remembers history you help keep history alive", the President said to the crowd to a round of applause.

IS attack on Jufra checkpoint in Libya leaves 11 dead

August 23, 2017

The militia grouping includes Islamists driven out of Libya's second city by Field Marshal Haftar's forces last month. Analysts and military sources say ISIL remains active in Libya, particularly in the south, despite losing its stronghold of Sirte on the Mediterranean coast in December 2016.

Breitbart is selling Steve Bannon fidget spinners because 'leftists need comfort'

August 23, 2017

Now that White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon is out of the White House, we have to ask: Is this a god or bad thing for Trump? It amounted to a twofer: Ripping national security adviser H.R. Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump and Steve Bannon look on as Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe meet in February. In a Breitbart article that went up before Trump began his much-anticipated address, Prince told conservative news site that he anticipated Trump would "roll over and accept ...

Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding deny rape charges

August 23, 2017

Fly-half Jackson has been capped for Ireland 25 times and centre Olding has played four times. Charges against two other men connected with the case were also lodged with the court in their absence. Blane McIlroy (25) from Royal Lodge Road, Ballydollaghan, Belfast, and Rory Harrison (25) from Manse Road, Belfast, also opted not to attend the hearing.

USA military leaders: diplomacy preferred over military option

August 23, 2017

Standing next to him, the U.S. Strategic Command chief Gen. John Hyten reaffirmed the Pentagon's commitment to provide South Korea with all strategic assets necessary for its defense. On Saturday, North Korean propaganda website Uriminzokkiri uploaded a short video containing a computerized image of North Korean missiles flying toward Guam.

Rhino horn auction opens in S. Africa amid controversy

August 23, 2017

A legal challenge delayed the auction for two days, but Hume was given a permit on Monday. He harvests the horns by tranquilising the animals and cutting them off-a technique he says is humane and wards off poachers. "All potential buyers are now invited to urgently submit the required information to the auctioneers", Seymore du Toit and Basson Attorneys said in a statement on behalf of Hume, who owns more than 1,500 rhinos and has over 6 tons of rhino horn in storage.

Day 1 yields several jurors for trial of Sen. Bob Menendez

August 23, 2017

According to reporting from the Associated Press , the trial is expected to last two months. The New Jersey Democrat was charged in 2015 with accepting campaign donations and gifts, which included vacation trips to Paris and the Dominican Republic, from a Florida eye doctor in exchange for using his position in Congress to lobby for the man's business interests.

Pakistan wants recognition for contributions, COAS tells US Amb

August 23, 2017

Hale said that the United States values Pakistan's role in the "War against Terror" and seeks the country's cooperation in resolving the Afghan issue, the statement added. He further said that collaboration and synergy of effort between all stakeholders was the key to bring the long drawn war in Afghanistan to its logical conclusion.

Man caught with pipe bomb at Manchester airport jailed

August 23, 2017

Three days later, he boarded another Ryanair flight to Italy . "Today, Nadeem Muhammad was given an 18 year prison sentence", the Crown Prosecution Service said in a tweet. Judge Patrick Field QC said after sentencing he was "alarmed" about some of the evidence in the case and about "the lack of concern" expressed by both airport officials and police.

Finnish Police Detain Two More People in Turku Stabbings Case

August 23, 2017

Before the terrible attack, he had lived in the Pansio reception center in Turku, southwestern Finland. Police said they had issued an worldwide arrest warrant for a fifth Moroccan national. The main suspect of the Turku stabbings had been influenced by religious radicalism and wanted to join the Islamic State (IS), reported Finnish national broadcaster Yle on Wednesday.

5.1 quake hits eastern Philippine

August 23, 2017

Supt. Elma delos Santos, Ormoc City police deputy director for operations, identified the fatalities as Maria Colasito, 51, of Barangay Naungan, and Rosita Baloro, 70, from Barangay San Jose. At least two women were killed when a 5.0-magnitude struck the island of Leyte on Wednesday, local media said. It was tectonic in origin. It was felt strongest in Ormoc City at Intensity 5, Pastrana town at Intensity 4 and Tacloban City and Palo town at Intensity 3.

For Christians, life always has meaning - even when it's hard, Pope says

August 23, 2017

Let us not confine ourselves to nostalgia, excuses, complaints: "we know that God wants us to be heirs of a promise and tireless sowers of dreams". The Pope's comments came amid controversy in Italy over a hotly contested bill granting citizenship to the children of immigrants which led to the resignation in July of Regional Affairs Minister Enrico Costa.

Dhinakaran removes Udhayakumar as secretary of party forum

August 23, 2017

In a letter to Rao, Leader of the Opposition in the state Assembly and DMK working president MK Stalin said that "an unprecedented constitutional crisis" erupted after identical letters were given by 22 MLAs to the governor expressing lack of confidence in the chief minister.

Christopher Steele Has Revealed Trump Dossier Sources & Names to the Federal Bureau of Investigation

August 23, 2017

Simpson's firm hired a respected former British intelligence officer, Christopher Steele, to compile the dossier, which alleges that Trump had a long-running relationship with Russian Federation and that the Kremlin holds compromising material on him.

Tillerson voices hope for dialogue with N. Korea

August 23, 2017

He expressed hope that such restraint was "the beginning of this signal that we've been looking for". Nerves in Asia were on edge in July after North Korea tested two ICBM missiles that could in theory reach the U.S. North Korea's envoy to a disarmament conference in Geneva, Ju Yong Chol, reiterated North Korea's stance on talks earlier on Tuesday. A day before the USA and South Korea began long-planned annual military exercises on Monday, North Korea warned that the United States was ...

Profits down but Air New Zealand still proud

August 23, 2017

The airline added new long-haul planes to its fleet a year ago and opened new routes to the United States and South America, as well increasing the number of flights into Asia and the Pacific. "There is a set of options from both Airbus and Boeing that we would be interested in", Luxon said in reference to the A350 and 777X aircraft families.

Eid Al Adha on Sept.1

August 23, 2017

This announcement came in a circular issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation Government. The first day of Eid Al Adha will be September 1, 2017, the department of astronomy and space sciences at Kuwait Science Club has announced.

Trump has no understanding of Afghanistan, region's history: Imran

August 23, 2017

He said the U.S. president was using same rhetoric against Pakistan as that of India, lamenting that the government didn't defend the country's case. The PTI through its Chairman Imran Khan has filed a petition seeking to declare that the ECP has no jurisdiction to hear and decide complaints filed by private citizens questioning the sources of party funds.

Britain's paper on ending European Union court supremacy

August 23, 2017

The Prime Minister has been previously accused of climbing down from plans to cut ties with European courts, which remains a contentious issue in the Brexit negotiations. The Institute of Directors urged ministers to seek compromise over the future influence of the ECJ on Britain's laws and said any transitional period should allow for continued jurisdiction by either the ECJ or EFTA court.

Deliberations resume for 4th full day in Bundy standoff case

August 23, 2017

The surprise ruling to acquit Ricky Lovelien and Steven Stewart of all 10 charges, and rule not guilty on most charges against Eric Parker and Scott Drexler, is considered a major setback for federal prosecutors attempting to try Bundy and his two adult sons later this year.

People Killed in India After Train Derails

August 23, 2017

According to an Indian railway spokesperson, 14 coaches of the train derailed during the accident, which took place in Muzaffarnagar district of Uttar Pradesh , around 100 km from New Delhi, India's national capital. monitoring situation closely", Prabhu wrote in a tweet and in another said: "Will not allow laxity in operations by the Board. Following the incident, locals first rushed to the scene to help people trapped in the derailed coaches and subsequently informed the police and ...

Clapper rips Trump's speech: 'Downright scary and disturbing'

August 23, 2017

At the end of the day, Clapper said that he didn't see how the country could continue to put up with this for another three and a half years. "He should have quit while he was ahead after last night", Clapper referring to Trump's announcement on USA strategy in Afghanistan.

Fifteen people in critical condition after Barcelona attack

August 23, 2017

The Spanish government on Saturday made a decision to maintain the terror threat level at four out of a maximum of five, Interior Minister Juan Ignacio Zoido said, adding security had been increased in crowded places. He was the last fugitive member of the cell. While Catalan police say the cell has been dismantled, investigators are trying to determine if it had logistical or other forms of support from other individuals.

Clinton Recalls Trump Stalking Her At Debate In Book: 'My Skin Crawled'

August 23, 2017

Louis, debate. Instead, she describes how, "aided by a lifetime of dealing with hard men trying to throw me off", she chose to stay calm, "biting my tongue, digging my fingernails into a clenched fist, smiling all the while determined to present a composed face to the world".

Looks like Malia Obama has moved in at Harvard

August 23, 2017

Following a gap year , the 19-year-old was spotted moving into the campus accompanied by her parents, Barack and Michelle . Malia Obama is ready to sport the crimson. Malia had previously worked on set to Halle Berry's movie Extant , and next on set of Girls . Also in the incoming Harvard class is actress and activist Yara Shahidi , of "Black-ish", who got a letter of recommendation for the school from former first lady Michelle Obama .

Man clings to Californian tow truck after vehicle repossession

August 23, 2017

In his haste, he also apparently neglected to take the front-wheel-drive Altima out of Park, which is likely the reason for the front tires blowing and the resulting metal-on-asphalt fireworks. The whole thing looks incredibly unsafe, with both parties completely disregarding traffic laws and the skidding Altima almost striking several other cars.

Firefighters who saved pigs from fire eat them as sausages

August 23, 2017

Rachel Rivers wanted to thank the crew after they tackled the fire on her farm in Milton Lilbourne. The 18 piglets and two sows survived the fire in Wiltshire in February, which saw 60 tonnes of hay catch fire. 'We farm and this is what we do. The delighted firefighters said the sausages were "highly recommended". The firefighters thought the sausages were "fantastic".

Rajasthan govt recommends CBI probe into Robert Vadra land deals

August 23, 2017

Vadra has written a long post saying, "First, Rajasthan police filed an FIR on 26 August 2014". "The BJP misuses the CBI, the Enforcement Directorate and other agencies for political gains", Rajasthan Congress President Sachin Pilot said.

Srijan scam: Congress seeks HC-monitored probe, Bihar CM's resignation

August 23, 2017

He also alleged that the Srijan scam was not only confined to the Bhagalpur district it has links in several districts. One of the accused, Mahesh Mandal , who was arrested in connection with the Srijan Scam, died on last Sunday at a hospital in Bhagalpur district in Bihar.

US Hits Russians, Chinese With New Sanctions Over North Korea

August 23, 2017

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said his department "will continue to increase pressure on North Korea by targeting those who support the advancement of nuclear and ballistic missile programs, and isolating them from the American financial system".

US to North Korea: US Stands Ready to Defend Itself and Allies

August 23, 2017

Bannon said he was pushing the US administration to take a harder line on China trade and not put complaints against its trade practices in the back seat in the hope it would help restrain the North's leader, Kim Jong Un. Still, Tillerson held out the possibility of talks with Pyongyang. Just last week, the communist regime threatened to fire four intermediate-range ballistic missiles over Japan into waters near the US territory of Guam.

United States envoy briefs Pak FM on Trump's statement

August 23, 2017

Reacting to Trump's statement that Pakistan has much to gain from America's efforts in Afghanistan and a lot to loose by continuing to harbour criminals and terrorists, Ahmad said that Pakistan desires to maintain a constructive dialogue with the U.S.

Unmasking the Night King on Game of Thrones Is Extremely Satisfying

August 23, 2017

For a brief moment, fans were confused as to what white creature was lurking in the distance, hopeful that it was Jon Snow's direwolf, Ghost, joining him on the wild expedition to hunt down the Night King's army. it's pretty clear where this is headed, but it's not there yet". Nomenclature aside, the Night King now has a powerful weapon that could counter Daenerys (Emilia Clarke) and her dragons.

Ulta Beauty Inc. (ULTA) PT Set at $330.00 by Piper Jaffray Companies

August 23, 2017

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Mangrobang, Adorna pull off gold-silver finish in SEAG women's triathlon

August 23, 2017

Former De La Salle University tanker Nikko Huelgas defended his crown in the men's division with an impressive one-hour, 59-minute, 30-second showing - better than his 2:04.32 record when he won the gold medal in the 2015 SEA Games in Singapore.

Last night's rain causes flooding in the north-west

August 23, 2017

He said: "The Met Office issued a weather warning for heavy rain which may lead to localised flooding". On the Inishowen peninsula in north Donegal , roads turned into rivers of water as rain battered the area. Donegal County Council has had personnel at the Dry Arch Roundabout in Letterkenny where water was lying this afternoon. Huge bolts of lightning also lit up the Donegal skyline for several hours.

China puts squeeze on North Korea as trade dries up

August 23, 2017

The actions by the Justice Department came on the same day as the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) separately imposed fresh North Korean sanctions against a string of Chinese and Russian firms for supporting Pyongyang, including the companies at the heart of the Justice Department's case.

Florida Has 4th Best Community College System

August 23, 2017

The comparison was broken down into two reports, 2017's States with the Best & Worst Community College Systems and 2017's Best & Worst Community Colleges. Quinsigamond landed at 434th, and 10th among MA community colleges. The factors considered were cost, financing, education outcomes and career outcomes.

Brendan Rodgers Has Spoken About Bafana's Rivaldo Coetzee

August 23, 2017

In a website statement, Ajax said Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers believes "Coetzee is a flawless fit as he is a ball-playing, dual-footed centre-back with an impressive array of pass (es)". It's not just for the now, it's for the longer term. "He's a full worldwide player and he's got great qualities, good defensive qualities and if we can get that done then it'll be a very good signing for us".

Ex-CIA Officer Trying to Buy Enough of Twitter to Ban Trump

August 23, 2017

Plame Wilson, a former covert Central Intelligence Agency operations officer outed in a 2003 leak, created the GoFundMe "Let's #BuyTwitter and #BanTrump" campaign on August 16 with the set goal of $1 billion, the Washington Examiner reported .

Trump Says He Is Willing To Shut Down Gov't Over Wall

August 23, 2017

Xochitl Hinojosa, communications director for the DNC, tweeted that the organization has on many occassions made clear that it does not support Trump's building of a border wall, calling it "dangerous" and "divisive". Bush's time in office. Arrests of suspected illegal immigrants are up 43 percent in the first half of 2017 from the same period a year ago, Department of Homeland Security officials said.

Obama's top Afghanistan advisor says Trump has 'no understanding' of situation

August 23, 2017

Marlow replied: 'I spooked em today. "Did five stories on globalist takeover positioning you as only hope to stop it", Marlow emailed the fake account. "Now I'm free. I've got my hands back on my weapons". "Not sure if you have the same number". "It all seemed very duplicitous and littered with nuance and righteousness", the prankster said.

U.S. imposes sanctions on Chinese, Russian firms over North Korea

August 23, 2017

The Trump administration has unveiled new sanctions against China and Russian Federation as part of an escalation to curb North Korea's nuclear and missile programs. Americans are also "generally prohibited" from dealing with them. US President Donald Trump signed into law a new batch of sanctions on Beijing, Tehran, and Moscow.

Fights break out during Memphis protest at Confederate monument

August 23, 2017

Protesters marched to 201 Poplar and are now marching back to the statue. There have been some arrests but no major injuries, according to WATN. So far MPD says 6 people are in custody after protesters placed a sheet over the statue a couple of times.

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