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National promises $379m education package

August 27, 2017

The Labour Party policies had two things in common - working groups and more taxes: a new water tax, a new petrol tax, and a new capital gains tax. They responded each time with "No!" "Hard working New Zealanders aren't an ATM or the Labour Party".

Pinoys win gold in men's 200m and decathlon in SEA Games

August 27, 2017

As of 11 p.m. Tuesday, the Philippines have a total of eight gold medals , 11 silver medals, and 13 bronze medals, according to Abella . In the incident, two Myanmar football supporters aged 29 and 34 were injured in the face and body after being punched and kicked by several men at about 11.50pm near the Shah Alam Stadium after the football match where Malaysia beat Myanmar 3-1.

Faster and Cheaper - Russian Tanker Makes First Solo Arctic Crossing

August 27, 2017

The tanker crossed from Norway to South Korea in just 19 days, 30 percent faster than taking the usual route through the Suez Canal, traversing the Russian Arctic section of the route in just six and a half days . Oh, happy day. But as soon as the ship is through the ice fields and out on the open ocean, it switches back to conventional fuel and spews plumes of noxious emissions in its wake all the way.

Jets 2017 Preseason: Eight Things To Watch

August 27, 2017

The Jets offensive woes continued, and it started early. Hackenberg, who had failed to generate any points in his first 17 possessions, had gotten the Jets on the board by setting up Chandler Catanzaro's 27-yard field goal with a 10-play drive.

Cordell Brown states he was arrested for arson

August 27, 2017

A neighbor told CTV Edmonton that police appeared to handcuff Brown before taking him away in an ambulance around 7 p.m. on Friday. Police homicide and arson units are investigating. Brown said he and Tang had been trying to have a baby for about four years. "Hunter was a fertility baby, having Hunter was a $50,000 expense", Brown said.

Trump hints of future pardon for Arpaio, scolds Arizona Senators McCain, Flake

August 27, 2017

In the comfort of his most fervent fans, Trump often resurrects his free-wheeling 2016 campaign style, pinging insults at perceived enemies such as the media and meandering from topic to topic without a singular theme. Some photos show protesters held back by barricades outside the convention center where Trump was speaking. Trump said that those in uniform came from "different backgrounds" and "all different walks of life".

Cuba condemns USA sanctions against Venezuela

August 27, 2017

Primarily targeting the Venezuelan government, the US Treasury was issuing general licenses that allow for transactions that would otherwise be prohibited by the executive order. The opposition says the government of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is to blame for the crisis, but the government accuses foreign powers and "right-wing terrorists" for the unrest.

Evening Standard attacks Tories over including students in migration figures

August 27, 2017

The MAC is being asked to examine the impact both European Union and non-EU students have on the labour market and economy whilst in the UK. The piece suggests that the minority government would lose a vote if plans to reform the policy were put before MPs.

Grand welcome for Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu in home state Andhra Pradesh

August 27, 2017

He said injustice was done to AP during bifurcation and that he fought for justice as he could not digest injustice being done to a region. The programme aims to provide houses to 2.25 lakh people below the poverty line in the state. Chandrababu Naidu had expressed his willingness and I also told the same to Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao too. Recalling the contribution made by Venkatramaiah, he said the late leader, during his stint as Municipal Administration Minister in ...

Dybala hat trick; Inter beat Roma

August 27, 2017

Juve's woe deepened when Genoa won a penalty through the video assistant referee, with Andrey Galabinov converting. Meanwhile, Inter Milan beat Roma 3-1, and Benevento thought it picked up a first ever point in Serie A but the VAR ruled out what would have been a stoppage-time equalizer and it lost to Bologna 1-0.

In Reno, Trump signs bill to overhaul VA appeals process

August 27, 2017

We commend the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for hearing our concerns and working with us to preserve due process and develop new and improved standards. The secretary will also have to present periodic reports to Congress regarding how many appeals are pending in the modernized system and in the legacy system.

N Korea fires 'projectiles' into waters: S. Korea

August 27, 2017

Tokyo has now sanctioned 72 organizations and 81 individuals for their dealings with North Korea . A White House spokesman declined to comment for Platts if the USA would seek a deal with China to implement an oil embargo. "Very big financial impact!" It followed an escalation in the war of words between the country and US President Donald Trump . "Those assets could be launched from the continental United States, Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, and the high seas near North Korea ".

Hull retain rugby league's Challenge Cup for first time

August 27, 2017

Hull captain Gareth Ellis expressed his gratitude for Sneyd's performance after he collected another winner's medal in the final weeks of his career. "I genuinely quite enjoy going home and seeing what they say about me on Twitter", said Sneyd.

Police searching for suspect connected to August 12 assault in Charlottesville

August 27, 2017

Patrick was arrested on Friday, 25 and is now in custody at the Hamilton County Criminal Justice Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. The 18-year-old is being held in the Hamilton County Justice Center for the Charlottesville police department. Another man charged in the case, 18-year-old Daniel Patrick Borden, was arrested on August 24 in Hamilton County, Ohio. Officers say 33-year-old Alex Michael Ramos was charged with malicious wounding for an aggravated assault that happened on the 500 block ...

Jays use huge fifth inning to defeat Twins 10-9

August 27, 2017

Buxton led the team with three hits and two RBI's. For the Twins, who scored six points during the last two times, Max Kepler hit a grand slam in the eighth. Justin Smoak had a home run among his three hits for the Blue Jays (60-68). Reliever Ryan Pressly came on to allow both inherited runners to score, leaving him stand rate at 69 percent.

Qatar FM briefs Indian leaders on Gulf crisis

August 27, 2017

He updated his Indian counterpart on the latest developments of the GCC crisis and the illegal measures taken against Qatar . A few months ago, the Saudi Arabia-led alliance, including Egypt, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen, had severed diplomatic relations with gas-rich Qatar .

North Korea fires 'unidentified projectile'

August 27, 2017

South Korea's presidential office says the USA and South Korean militaries will proceed with their ongoing war games "even more thoroughly" in response to North Korea's latest short-range missile launches. An intercontinental ballistic missile launches in North Korea on July 28, 2017, in this photo released by the North's media. North Korea's large-sized artillery rockets blur the boundaries between artillery systems and ballistic missiles because they create their own thrust and are guided ...

France's Macron slammed for spending $31000 on makeup

August 27, 2017

The remarks drew a stinging response from Warsaw officials. This news is damaging to the new President's popularity, and one member of the opposition conservative Republican party branded him as a "hyper-vain president". " We will defend our position to the end, because it is a position that is in the interest of Polish workers ", Szydlo said Thursday. " Posted workers " from Eastern European nations including Romania and Poland continue to pay into the tax and social security systems of ...

IN professor collects glasses to save for 2024 eclipse

August 27, 2017

Some viewers have notices that say they should be discarded after one to three years or that you shouldn't look through it for more than three minutes at a time. NASA reports that, if stored properly, glasses without scratches or tears can be reused indefinitely and could be used safely on April 8, 2024, when Logan County will experience a total eclipse event.

$Trump's fractured relationship with Congress causes GOP dread$

Trump's fractured relationship with Congress causes GOP dread

August 27, 2017

In any case, Congress now has just a few more weeks to raise the debt ceiling, which would enable the government to continue borrowing enough cash to pay all of its bills on time . McCain is now receiving treatment for brain cancer. "I've been pretty candid with him and all of you that I'm not a fan of the daily tweets ", McConnell said for the zillionth time in February.

Ryan Reynolds trolls wife Blake Lively with hilarious birthday Instagram post

August 27, 2017

The tangled web of Hollywood relationships is often synonymous with hook-ups, break-ups and did-they-really-just-get-married for-12-days? Blake Lively turned 30 years old on Friday. Lively went on to explain to " Glamour " she said "most of the time " because "if I say, 'I'm so in love with him all the time , ' then you get that eye-rolling, 'Oh, her life is so great, she's so ideal.' So it's, like, my defense mechanism".

Japan beats Mexico 5-0 to advance to the LLWS title game

August 27, 2017

Another run scored on a wild pitch before Garcia escaped further trouble. Japan, which has won four of the past seven Little League World Series titles, has outscored opponents 27-1 in this year's tournament. Miyahara relieved Goto for the final out after the starter reached the pitch-count limit. MR. OCTOBER FALTERS IN AUGUST: Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson threw out the first pitch, and it wasn't pretty.

North Korea fires 'short-range projectiles,' South Korea says

August 27, 2017

South Korea's defence ministry said "unidentified projectiles ", fired at 6:49 am (2149 GMT Friday), flew some 250 kilometres (155 miles) towards the Sea of Japan. US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson quickly tried to allay fears of a military confrontation, saying there was no sign that the threat level from North Korea had changed and that Americans should "sleep well at night".

Eaton Corporation, PLC (ETN) Expected to Post Earnings of $1.26 Per Share

August 26, 2017

Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) has declined 21.80% since August 25, 2016 and is downtrending. It has outperformed by 37.22% the S&P500. Bokf sold 4,890 shares as Eaton Corp Plc (ETN)'s stock rose 8.91%. The dividend was $0.280 per share for the quarter which comes to $1.12 on an annualized basis. Sold All: 23 Reduced: 101 Increased: 92 New Position: 51.

What's in Alere Inc (ALR) After Today's Big Increase?

August 27, 2017

Alere Inc. now has $4.25 billion valuation. Investors sentiment increased to 0.98 in Q4 2016. Shares saw a steep increase in trading volume of 86.15% over the normal average daily volume. Oppenheimer maintained it with "Buy" rating and $2600 target in Thursday, August 3 report. Blackrock Fund Advsrs invested 0.01% in Alere Inc (NYSE:ALR).

Zardari acquitted in alleged illegal assets case

August 26, 2017

The arguments from both sides continued for one months and the accountability court agreeing with lawyer of Asif Zardari issued order regarding acquittal of former President. The hearing of the said reference was continued for two years. After the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) was passed, all references against Zardari had ceased to exist.

Republican Party Condemns White Supremacist Groups

August 26, 2017

Bill Palatucci, New Jersey's RNC committeeman sponsored the resolution and said it key for the committee to formally denounce white supremacists. The resolution made no mention about Trump's response to the events in Charlottesville, in which a white supremacist allegedly ran his vehicle into a group of counterprotesters leaving a rally, leaving one person dead.

Coast Guard rescues missing diver from North Port found clinging to buoy

August 26, 2017

A man was rescued by Los Angeles County Sheriff's personnel and U.S. Coast Guard officials after falling into the water five miles off the coast of Long Beach on Thursday. The man was awake and able to walk at the time, Barresi said. Jared Bender of the US Coast Guard, tells us that Labor Day is especially busy because people "know the season's closing out so they do try to get that last boat ride in".

China raises concerns over American naval ops in region

August 26, 2017

The ship's commander and executive officer were relieved of their duties following the probe into the incident, which was blamed on loss of " situational awareness " and poor seamanship. warships in Asia-Pacific since Washington initiated its rebalancing in the region is making them a growing risk to commercial shipping". "We hope that the United States will pay attention to and properly handle this issue", Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying told reporters at a regular press ...

Street named after Cersei Lannister gets renamed, because people were offended

August 26, 2017

The developer of Charlemont Rise has been forced to change the name of Lannaster Rd after a complaint from a neighbouring estate in the Armstrong Creek growth area. Laurinda Gardner, City of Greater Geelong Administration said the rules stipulated that a road name must not cause offence to the general public. 'We wanted it for our shopping centre strip because it is easy to remember and rolls off the tongue'.

The Indians have the upper hand on Royals

August 26, 2017

Butera will return to the Kansas City bench in this one. Coming off Thursday's heartbreaking loss to Colorado, which saw Mike Minor give up a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning, the Kansas City Royals will look to win a second consecutive series this weekend.

Wealthy Businessman Murders Wife and Teen Daughter Before Killing Himself

August 26, 2017

According to police, there were domestic incidents at the home in the past. Steven Dym was the head of Gabriel Management in Queens, a company started by his father. A woman who cleaned the home for the family discovered the bodies around 11 a.m., LOHUD News reported . State troopers said they were converging on Fox Hill Road.

Man and children reported missing before Oxspring crash

August 26, 2017

All four children remain in hospital in serious conditions, South Yorkshire Police said. Owen Scott, 29, was arrested after a vehicle hit a pub in the early hours of Wednesday. The children's injuries were "not all thought to be consistent with the collision", according to South Yorkshire police. Police said the auto had been travelling along the A629 when it left the road and hit the front wall of the building.

Celebrate National Dog Day and learn how you can help area shelters

August 26, 2017

Saturday marks National Dog Day , which began in 2014 when pet expert Colleen Paige encouraged dog ownership for all breeds. And no matter how excited he may be to head to Boston, we're happy he doesn't have to do it alone. Drew and Rocky have things to be excited about as they move across the country, too. Also, who doesn't love dogs. We got you covered. Take time to appreciate the love and value that dogs bring to our daily lives.

Ivanka Trump Tweets About Thank You Cards And No One Is Convinced

August 26, 2017

According to New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman, on Kelly's first day on the job, he told top White House advisers that "Oval Office access" to Trump "would be strictly limited to appointments only". - dιglγ (@digggles) August 25, 2017 Wow, your dad's drawings look great. And the same question was on many users' lips. Funnily enough, people could not overlook the colour of green dollar bills and started cheering for the writer of the letter.

Texas hurricane shelters won't ask about immigration status

August 26, 2017

The storm strengthened to a Category 2 hurricane early Friday morning, then to a Category 3 hurricane on Friday afternoon. Catastrophic flooding is likely along a wide swath of coastal and interior Texas. "Keep on top of hurricane Harvey don't make same mistake Pres Bush made w Katrina", Republican Senator Chuck Grassley urged the U.S. leader in a tweet.

Hurricane Harvey Makes Landfall, Batters Texas Coast

August 26, 2017

The storm is expected to dump up to 89 cm of rain over a four or five-day period in parts of Texas. " Many of the issues that may result from Hurricane Harvey can already be anticipated - massive flooding will require medical care for thousands of evacuees, and hospitals may be in the flood zone and might require evacuation ", said Dr.

Officials hope new, longtime residents heed warnings, prepare for Harvey

August 26, 2017

Harvey is headed like a battering ram toward the Texas coast and was upgraded late Friday to a Category 4 hurricane - a crushing storm that blows off roofs, snaps trees and blocks roads, leaving reconstruction costs in the billions - as of Friday morning.

Two men arrested after eight killed in M1 crash near Milton Keynes

August 26, 2017

Thames Valley Police said the minibus was believed to have travelled from the Nottingham area. Several have died and two have been arrested after a serious crash on the M1. The southbound carriageway between J15 and J14, close to Newport Pagnell, will remain closed for a significant amount of time, police said. "I would continue appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision and has not yet spoken to officers to please contact us".

Pakistan rejects 'disappointing' Trump criticism over alleged terror support

August 26, 2017

He said Washington could "no longer be silent about Pakistan's safe havens for terrorist organizations". There was no official reaction by the Pakistani military or the Foreign Office so far, but Opposition leaders were quick to react to Mr.

Pakistani Rangers killed in retaliatory firing along Jammu border: BSF

August 26, 2017

Pakistan sniper firing took place on an observation post at around 12 noon in Jammu's Arnia Sector on the IB. He was immediately evacuated to Jammu for medical treatment. In the meeting, which lasted for almost 50 minutes, both the sides mutually agreed to the importance of exercising restraint on the LoC and keeping the channels of communication open between the local commanders.

North Korea fires unidentified projectile into sea, South Korean military says

August 26, 2017

The U.S. Pacific Command said in a statement that two of the North's missiles failed in flight. He added that the launches happened over the space of 30 minutes. The launch comes weeks after North Korea created a tense standoff with the United States by threatening to lob some of its missiles toward Guam. According to the South Korean military the projectiles were fired from within North Korea's Kangwon province and flew for about 155 miles before landing in the sea.

Tigers' Miguel Cabrera throws punch, sparks brawl with New York Yankees

August 26, 2017

Cabrera probably believed the pitch was thrown at him intentionally because the Tigers plunked Yankees star Gary Sanchez earlier in the game . In addition, if Wilson chooses to appeal his discipline, Ausmus' suspension will be effective the same day that Wilson serves his suspension, if any.

China Seeks to Properly Address Differences with Seoul

August 26, 2017

It also branded its enemies as " war maniacs " and " dull immature infants ". "The reality vividly shows that the USA ambition for stifling the DPRK [North Korea] remains unchanged no matter how much water may flow under the bridge and the puppet group's ambition for invading the north remains unchanged", read the statement.

Thousands protest as teenager shot by cops is laid to rest

August 26, 2017

Delos Santos, a 17-year-old senior high school student, was shot dead late evening of August 16 by Caloocan City police men who accosted him during anti-drug operations and claimed he pulled out a gun and fired at them. Police officers linked to the killing acknowledged in the Senate hearing that they were the ones in the video, but said the man they were dragging away was a civilian informant who was trying to hide his face from villagers out of fear.

NZ calls N Korea missile tests provocative

August 26, 2017

Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JSC) said on Saturday that that the projectiles were fired from an area from the North's eastern coast and flew about 250 kilometres. The launches on Friday build on growing tensions between the USA and the isolated nation in recent weeks. North Korea has ramped up its nuclear and missile development programs in recent months.

Gaithersburg native among missing sailors in USS John S. McCain crash

August 26, 2017

I think this situation will put him through the test and he'll make it through", Ingram's younger brother Darren told NBC . The bodies of seven U.S. sailors were found in a flooded berthing area after that collision. Sonar Technician 3rd Class Ngoc "Tan" Truong Huynh, 25, of Watertown, was one of seven sailors who died in a June 17 collision off the coast of Japan between the USS Fitzgerald and a container ship.

Meat exporter Moin Qureshi arrested by Enforcement Directorate

August 26, 2017

Qureshi has also been registered under Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) case and is facing IT charges of black money for not disclosing income of Rs. Through them, the agency alleged, the money was transferred to Dubai and then to Paris, London, the US, Hong Kong, Italy and Switzerland. "Qureshi has extorted crores of rupees from a businessman from Hyderabad in lieu of the help provided.

Sharif family files petition to review Supreme Court's Panamagate verdict

August 26, 2017

His sons Hussain and Hassan, daughter Maryam and son-in- law Capt (retd) Muhammad Safdar filed a review petition in the Supreme Court through advocate Salman Akram Raja. The ex-PM children and son-in-law said originally the SC registrar had returned Imran Khan and other petitions for being frivolous. Consequently, they contended that the direction made by the apex court in its 28 July verdict, that references be filed against them is contrary to the scheme of the NAB Ordinance, 1999.

US Black Hawk helicopter crashes off Yemen's coast

August 26, 2017

Five others aboard the aircraft were rescued by USA forces immediately after the crash, which took place approximately 20 miles off Yemen's southern coast, Central Command said in a statement. Over the past few months, there have been a number of aviation mishaps that have involved United States military personnel. Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], AUgust 26: A Black Hawk helicopter crashed during drills off the coast of Yemen on Friday.

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