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Governor Edwards to update on Harvey, Louisiana impact

August 30, 2017

West Texas Intermediate, the USA benchmark for the price of oil , has pulled far away from the global benchmark Brent, but an emailed report from London oil broker PVM said it's "only a question of time for WTI-priced US crude oil to start strengthening against other benchmarks".

Donald Trump Can't Tell Difference Between Two Female Reporters

August 30, 2017

It's also worth noting that Trump now fancies himself a military equipment expert, as he also claimed on Monday that Finland was set to purchase "lots of other military equipment" adding, "I know all of the military equipment and I actually agree with everything you purchased".

New searches for French girl missing at wedding

August 30, 2017

The Local reports that authorities have scoured the area, using helicopters, police dogs, divers, and cavers around France's southeastern Isère region to track down any trace of Maelys De Araujo . Nearby woodland, a river and sewers have been searched by police, firefighters and volunteers. They have also appealed for any witnesses to get in touch, and have issued the following description of Maëlys: "She is nine years old; she measures 1.3 metres and weighs 28 kilos; she has tanned skin, ...

Sharad Yadav may lose RS membership; JD(U) to move RS Chairman

August 30, 2017

Rebel JD (U ) leader Sharad Yadav , who may be expelled from the party for defying of not to attend the anti-BJP rally, was greeted warmly by Lalu Prasad Yadav on the. He has betrayed the people of Bihar. Banerjee said the crowd's response reflects the people's mood in Bihar, as they stayed at the Gandhi Maidan for hours to attend the rally.

JD(U) to move for termination of Rajya Sabha membership of Sharad: Tyagi

August 30, 2017

He maintained that the Yadav faction was the real JD (U ) and that it has moved the Election Commission to claim that a majority of the party's rank and file is with them and that the party's symbol should be allotted to them. Communist leader D Raja joined the Yadavs, along with the RJD leader's wife Rabri Devi , and his three children. BJP leaders also attacked Tej Pratap Yadav, Lalu's elder son, for saying in his speech at the rally that he would "tear apart" (cheer denge) the BJP.

Just 16 percent like the way Trump conducts himself as president

August 30, 2017

But Trump is in an entirely different arena not even one year into his presidency, clashing with the entirety of the Democratic Party while continuing to denounce colleagues on his side of the aisle. Trump's detractors have a hard time coming up with anything they like about him. As reality dawns on the naively hopeful GOP members who believed they could "manage" Trump, their willingness to keep the nuclear codes in the hands of a giant toddler says a lot about their values.

United Nations chief Guterres condemns latest ballistic missile launch by DPRK

August 30, 2017

It also requested that the DPRK should abandon all nuclear weapons and existing nuclear programs in a "complete, verifiable and irreversible manner" and not conduct any future nuclear tests or any further provocation. Japan is to call for an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council and urge the worldwide community to cooperate and impose more pressure on the DPRK, he said.

PKK kills 3 road construction workers in SE Turkey

August 30, 2017

Sources told CNN that no casualties occurred on either side. They came under fire from Syrian rebels allied with Turkey, and U.S. forces returned fire before fleeing back into Manbij. "No doubt the PKK can publish news about the arrests of the MIT officials who wanted to make the area a place to carry out their dirty operations, the biggest of which was to assassinate a prominent PKK official", Xerib told the pro-PKK Roj news outlet.

We won't pay for border wall "under any circumstances" - Mexico tells Trump

August 30, 2017

Marking the first time that Mexican troops had set foot on USA soil since the Mexican-American War in 1846, President Vicente Fox sent an army convoy and a naval vessel laden with food, water and medicine. First, he wrote: "We are in the NAFTA (worst trade deal ever made) renegotiation process with Mexico and Canada". President Donald Trump visited the Emergency Operations Center in Austin this afternoon and held his second photo opportunity of the day to assure Texans that his team and ...

All options are on table: Donald Trump after North Korea missile launch

August 30, 2017

But Ambassador Hill says the U.S.is right to continue talking diplomacy; it just needs to push its point more. The missile was denounced by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as a "most serious and grave" threat and was sacked just before 6 a.m.in Japan .

Texas Mother Dies Saving 3-Year-Old Daughter From Harvey Floods

August 30, 2017

Local residents are searching for the floodwaters hoping to find stranded survivors. The toddler was "responsive but suffering from hypothermia", authorities said. Two Beaumont police officers and two fire-rescue divers in a rubber boat spotted the mother floating with the child, who was holding onto her mother.

President Xi To Chair BRICS Xiamen Summit On Sept 3-5

August 30, 2017

The BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) summit will be held in the southeast Chinese city of Xiamen from September 3 to 5. The annual summit of the BRICS grouping encompassing Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa gets under way this weekend in the southeastern Chinese city of Xiamen, hoping to advance its vision of an alternative to the Western dominance of global affairs.

Rohingya Muslims Fled Myanmar in Last Week: Migration Agency

August 30, 2017

At least 109 people have been killed in the clashes with insurgents, according to the government, majority militants but also members of the security forces and civilians. A total of 108 have been killed in the attack and the subsequent violence, including 12 members of the Myanmar security forces. Bangladesh daily The Daily Star reported on Tuesday that thousands had "set up temporary shelter along the Tombru canal near the border point in [Naikhongchari Upazila] of Bandarban [a district in ...

Michigan Red Cross volunteers headed to Houston to aid Harvey victims

August 30, 2017

Any central Indiana Forum Credit Union will let you donate funds to WTHR Cares. Red Cross volunteers will be there the whole time, providing shelter for as long as people need it. "I get more out of it than I give". But this time around she's staying at home base. Recovery manager for the American Red Cross Buckeye Region Emily Aloto said they're looking for licensed EMT's, paramedics LPN's, RN's, nurse practitioners, doctors, etc.

Neo-Nazi website Stormfront forced offline 'by its own host'

August 30, 2017

And while he has a number of other domains registered with other providers , he specifically wants to bring Stormfront.org back online. The address Stormfront.org went offline on Friday (25 August), while the site's domain status has been listed as "under hold", a category reserved for websites under legal dispute or slated for deletion, the USA Today network first reported.

Central Bank Steps In to Save Russia's Eighth Largest Bank Otkritie

August 30, 2017

Its capital ratio, last disclosed as of August 1 under Russian accounting standards, was above the central bank's requirements. Russia's central bank said on Tuesday it was bailing out Otkritie bank, one of the country's largest private lenders, after Otkritie suffered a huge outflow of funds amid worries about the quality of its loan portfolio.

MI students better at math, worse in reading

August 30, 2017

Some tests in some grades here have been omitted, either because the state suppresses data when fewer than five students in a grade take a test, or because some students opted to take a math Regents exam rather than the eighth-grade math test.

Kezia Dugdale resigns as Scottish Labour leader

August 30, 2017

Dugdale, who held the top job for two years, will remain an MP in the Sottish parliament. She added: "Emerging from the challenging times following the 2014 referendum, and the 2015 United Kingdom election, we now have a solid platform on which to build towards success, and government".

University of Houston Athletics Cancel Weekend Events Due to Hurricane Harvey

August 30, 2017

In addition to the football opener being postponed, cross country, soccer and volleyball outings that were set to take place over the weekend have been cancelled as everyone down in Houston deals with this unfortunate conditions in their city now.

Melania Trump Caves to Pressure, Swaps Her Stilettos for Stan Smiths

August 30, 2017

A widespread Twitter roasting promptly followed the tin-footed choice. "I understand that, but in Melania's defense, she lives in a permanent disaster zone and that's what she always wears". "It's sad that we have an active and ongoing natural disaster in Texas , and people are anxious about her shoes", said Stephanie Grisham, the communications director for Melania, in a statement to CNN.

Europe migrant crisis: Germany and Egypt agree deal to stem migrant flow

August 30, 2017

Germany will also help Egypt improve facilities for Syrian refugees and other displaced people in the country, and the two countries agreed to work more closely to crack down on smugglers who bring migrants illegally into Europe across the Mediterranean.

Kirkuk's participation in KRG independence vote mistake

August 30, 2017

Baghdad said the referendum was unconstitutional. "It is incorrect and can not be unilaterally approved", Abadi said at a press conference after his weekly cabinet meeting, Xinhua reported. The KRG had said it was up to the local councils of Kirkuk and three other disputed regions of Iraq to decide whether to join the vote on the independence of the Kurdish region.

Cancelled Anti-Marxism Rally in Berkeley Turns Violent

August 30, 2017

When Patriot Prayer founder Joey Gibson cancelled his San Francisco rally Saturday, he blamed San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee and Democratic US Representative Nancy Pelosi for falsely labelling the organisation as a hate group and inciting extremism to vow violent disruption.

Stats Show Who You Should Bet On In Alabama-FSU Game

August 30, 2017

Outside of rivalry week in November, how often does No. 1 play No. 3 during the regular season? Nick Saban met with the media prior to practice on Monday afternoon. At worst, they figure to be in the mix for another New Year's Six bowl trip and a sixth straight season of 10 wins or more. Florida State is also a ideal 4-0 against the number in its last four non-conference games and are 7-3 against the number in their last 10 games against the SEC.

Kid Rock Is Opening a Restaurant at Detroit's New Little Caesars Arena

August 30, 2017

The Made in Detroit brand, launched by designer Robert Stanzler in 1989, was purchased in 2006 by Kid Rock , a longtime fan of the apparel who wore it onstage and in videos. The Detroit Free Press reports the venue will also have food, coffee and cocktail offerings at its District Market. "We look forward to continuing our partnership with Rehmann and debuting the "Rehmann Club, ' an exciting social-gathering space within Little Caesars Arena", said Tom Wilson, President and CEO of ...

Australia offers to help Philippines fight IS

August 30, 2017

MALACANANG welcomed Wednesday the technical assistance being offered by Australia to the Philippine troops in a bid to counter terror acts perpetrated by Islamic State (IS) fighters. Australia, which has an extensive defence cooperation programme with Manila, has already deployed two high-tech AP-3C Orion aircraft for surveillance, and is keen to provide further help.

Hyundai resumes production in China after supply disruption

August 30, 2017

Assembly lines at four plants operated by Beijing Hyundai Motor Co., the South Korean company's joint venture with BAIC Motor Corp., gradually stopped producing cars starting last week as the components ran out. "Because fuel tanks are an essential part of cars, it is hard to resume operation if they are not supplied", a Hyundai Motor official said. The four plants have a combined capacity of 1.35 million vehicles.

Bangladesh: Rana, owner of 2013 collapsed building jailed for 3 years

August 30, 2017

The court also fined him Tk50,000, in default, he will have to serve extra three months in jail. On April 28, 2013, Rana was arrested from Benapole while he was trying to flee to India. After an investigation, the ACC submitted the charge sheet against Rana on August 1 of 2016 while the court framed charge on March 23 this year. "He forced workers to work in a death chamber".

Fox Sports Announces Hires Of Les Miles, Mark Helfrich, Danny Kanell

August 30, 2017

On Tuesday, Fox Sports formally announced three new additions to its college football coverage for the 2017 season. This move, of course, comes on the heels of the recent announcement that former ESPN college football personality and former Florida State Seminoles quarterback Danny Kanell was joining the FOX Sports family as well.

Bannon Endorses Roy Moore

August 30, 2017

Luther Strange , the former Alabama attorney general who was appointed by then-Gov. In a Tuesday press release, unusual threw the gauntlet, calling the former Alabama Chief Justice, Moore, a hypocrite "who has spent 40 years putting himself and his ambition ahead of Alabamians".

Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS (NYSE:TKC) Experiences Heavy Trading Volume

August 30, 2017

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Basit writes scathing letter to Aizaz Chaudhry

August 30, 2017

First, the Ufa joint statement issued after talks between former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and Indian premier Narendra Modi in 2015 that did not mention the crucial issue of Kashmir. Exclusively pinning the blame of the Ufa speech on the Foreign Secretary and Pakistan's failure to win a seat in the UN HRC in 2015 is unfair. Basit also sent a copy of the letter to the director of the foreign secretary's office (FSO), ministry of foreign affairs.

Triple Double is double trouble for Denver-based Smashburger

August 30, 2017

Both In-N-Out and Smashburger use lightly buttered sponge-dough buns for their burgers. "Since at least as early as 1966, In-N-Out has continuously used its registered Triple Triple trademark in connection with hamburger sandwiches in interstate commerce".

Humana Inc. (NYSE:HUM) Experiences Heavier than Usual Trading Volume

August 30, 2017

Humana Inc . (NYSE:HUM) recently traded as high as $255.07. The percentage of shares being held by the company management was 0.1% while institutional stake was 93.3%. Washington Trust National Bank & Trust has invested 0.01% in Humana Inc (NYSE:HUM). Among 13 analysts covering Castlight Health ( NYSE:CSLT ), 5 have Buy rating, 1 Sell and 7 Hold.

Jean-Claude Juncker rips into Britain over 'unsatisfactory' Brexit plan

August 30, 2017

Juncker said the United Kingdom "hesitates showing all its cards" but added: 'I did read, with the requisite attention, all the papers produced by Her Majesty's Government and none of those is actually satisfactory. Yesterday's resumption of the negotiations marks the fourth round of talks since they began in June, whereby they expected to answer some important questions around the EU's position on the EU-UK post-Brexit relationship.

Former GOP senator: Trump has 'corrupted' Republican Party

August 30, 2017

Trump, who at the time was not in political office, lashed out at Republicans on Twitter. Further, it's unclear whether the rule change would help Trump pass health care legislation, as the last bill to fail was not subject to the 60-vote standard.

North Korea launches three short-range ballistic missiles

August 30, 2017

The tests marked the 13th distinct missile launch by the North this year, according to data maintained by the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Moon's remarks are thought to have been aimed at certain conservatives in the country who have attacked his firm opposition to war as being "weak" or as "deviating from global cooperation on sanctions against North Korea".

Government lawyer faces tough questions over travel ban

August 30, 2017

Judge Richard Paez similarly questioned why an in-law would be allowed in, but not a grandparent. Attorneys from the Justice Department and the state of Hawaii will make arguments before the 9th U.S. It's not clear how many refugees the ban blocked or held up, but slightly more than 50,000 refugees have been admitted in the fiscal year. They include about 900 who were allowed in since July.

VW engineer receives 40-month prison term, $200K fine for diesel scandal

August 30, 2017

Liang, who still works at VW but not as an engineer can appeal against the sentence. Volkswagen was found to have outfitted certain 2.0-liver Volkswagen vehicles with software - called a "defeat device" - that detects when a auto is being tested for emissions and alters the engine to run at passible levels.

PARK CIRCLE Co Purchases Shares of 10000 Enbridge Energy, LP (EEP)

August 30, 2017

About 2.78 million shares traded or 9.88% up from the average. (NYSE:ALK) has risen 29.33% since August 27, 2016 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 28.03% the S&P500. Alaska Air Group had 47 analyst reports since July 24, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The stock has "Buy" rating by Raymond James on Tuesday, September 1.

Costar Group Inc (NASDAQ:CSGP): Stock Institutional Investors Are Happy About

August 30, 2017

About 1.69M shares traded. eBay Inc (NASDAQ:EBAY) has risen 44.45% since August 25, 2016 and is uptrending. The stock of CoStar Group Inc (NASDAQ: CSGP ) earned "Hold" rating by Zacks on Wednesday, August 12. Hill John W had sold 440 shares worth $107,589 on Tuesday, May 2. 1,037 shares were sold by Linnington Matthew , worth $248,880 on Monday, May 1. FLORANCE ANDREW C sold 43,536 shares worth $10.64M.

Actor from Pretty Little Liars Sentenced

August 30, 2017

He was also charged with misdemeanor for exhibiting a concealable firearm in public back in October 2015 after he reportedly exhibited a hidden gun during a dispute with a neighbor in his North Hills home. But the act of pointing a gun constituted assault. Jones had a recurring role in the Freeform show Pretty Little Liars as Andrew Campbell and appeared on other shows such as The Big Bang Theory and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt .

Crying Polish lorry driver charged with causing M1 crash that killed family

August 30, 2017

He was remanded in custody to appear at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court tomorrow (Monday 28th). Masierak was found to have 55 micrograms of alcohol per 100ml of breath - where the legal limit is 35 - when tested two hours later. He is also charged with eight counts of causing death by careless driving while over the prescribed limit. Some of those killed on the minibus, which was reportedly travelling from Nottingham to Wembley, are believed to have been visiting the United Kingdom from ...

Khawaja Asif condemns India's violations of Indus Water Treaty

August 30, 2017

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Tuesday alleged that India was not fulfilling its commitments regarding the Indus Waters Treaty and urged the World Bank (WB) to play its role in ensuring the implementation of the accord.

EnLink Midstream Partners, LP (ENLK) Shares Bought by Evergreen Capital Management LLC

August 30, 2017

Morgan Stanley maintained it with "Overweight" rating and $87 target in Friday, July 14 report. Stifel Nicolaus maintained the shares of SHLX in report on Monday, August 14 with "Buy" rating. It fall, as 9 investors sold ABTL shares while 22 reduced holdings. 23 funds opened positions while 40 raised stakes. 639,121 were reported by Huntington Bancshares.

President Trump May Still End DACA

August 30, 2017

With a legal threat looming from 10 Republican state attorneys general, there have been several news reports that the Trump administration will rescind the program. The call coincides with the Mayors' National DACA Day of Action, a day led by USCM and bipartisan mayors around the country to showcase DACA's broad support throughout the country and call on President Trump to maintain the program.

Hurricane Harvey: Nebraska Task Force 1 helps nursing home evacuation

August 30, 2017

The task force, comprised of firefighters from Lincoln, Omaha and Papillion, arrived in the state Saturday and got to Houston Sunday, he said. No decision has been made yet about whether additional members will be sent. Hurricane Harvey continues to churn and dumped 10 more inches of rain overnight Sunday, Thavenet said, with 15-20 inches more to come. No injuries have been reported among task force members working in the area.

Theresa May to push British trade interests on Japan visit

August 30, 2017

One message that has trickled out from aides close to May is that the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement, which gained political support in July, could be used as a basis for a future trade deal between Japan and the United Kingdom. Japanese business leaders have been invited to attend a state dinner hosted by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to welcome British Prime Minister Theresa May on Thursday.

Children Die in 48 Hours at BRD Medical College

August 30, 2017

Mishra, his wife and five others were booked for the death of 70 children in 48 hours at the college hospital due to alleged shortage of oxygen recently. Mishra had earlier been suspended as Principal of the BRD medcial college on August 12 after the deaths were reported and he resigned the same day. They were named in the FIR which was lodged by the government following the report by the Principal Secretary.

IT department questions Rabri, Tejashwi in benami assets case

August 30, 2017

Rabri Devi arrived at the I-T office in the afternoon and was quizzed for over four hours from 2 pm. Sources said former Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav was called at 10.30 am for his questioning. Throughout the interrogation, both Rabri Devi and former Deputy Chief Minister Tejaswi Yadav gave conflicting answers and showed visible signs of nervousness, they said.

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