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Arab League chief condemns Netanyahu settlements remark

August 30, 2017

Netanyahu commented on the coin issue on his page via Facebook using the biblical Hebrew term for the West Bank , and said: "this exciting discovery is additional evidence of the deep connection between the people of Israel and its land, to Jerusalem, to our temple, and to the communities in Judea and Samaria", reported the German News Agency.

Villeneuve Calls Perez-Ocon Belgian GP Incident Aggressive,Dirty

August 30, 2017

Villeneuve then mentioned that it's not only unsafe for those on track, but for the spectators as well. While they escaped without incident in the first, the second cost the team vital points as both cars were damaged with Ocon recovering to finish P9 and Perez later retiring.

Watch The First Trailer For Liam Neeson Watergate Movie 'Felt'

August 30, 2017

Filmmaker Peter Landesman , who had a successful collaboration with Will Smith in the 2015 drama Concussion , is back with a political thriller that is based on one of the biggest scandals of all time. Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House is scheduled to be released on September 29th. Well, this new trailer (courtesy of IndieWire ) seems to indicate yes, if you ask me! That is until, in 2005, special agent Mark Felt shockingly revealed himself as the tipster.

Family's van found after being swept away in Texas flood

August 30, 2017

Sammy was the sole survivor in the incident after he managed to unbuckle his seatbelt and grab onto a tree branch for safety. Speaking from a relative's home in Humble, Texas, Virginia said she and her family will look for the bodies themselves once they can return.

Trevor Noah Defends Melania Trump For Wearing Heels For Texas Visit

August 30, 2017

We'll save his best "disaster zone" punchline for readers to hear directly from Noah. "People weren't talking about the nuclear missile that Kim Jung Un tested because Melania Trump apparently did something much worse", the star of " The Daily Show " began.

Israel Allows Al Jazeera Correspondent to Keep Press Credentials

August 30, 2017

The CPJ wrote to the GPO that it could not find "any justification for the harassment of Karram or evidence of Al Jazeera inciting violence".For many Israelis and for Palestinian militant groups that seek Israel's destruction, the term "resistance" is synonymous with armed attacks.

Saaho: After Jackie Shroff, Mandira Bedi roped in for Prabhas's film

August 30, 2017

The leading star of the Tamilian film industry, who is known for his remarkable performances down South, will be seen sharing screen space with the " Baahubali " fame Prabhas . "Shraddha is the ideal choice for the role". And now finally Prabhas is gearing up for his other film. We are excited to have her on board with us.

Mississippi National Guardsmen Head To Texas

August 30, 2017

The California Air National Guard based in Ventura County gears up to help the search and rescue efforts in Houston, Texas. The airmen, who departed from their headquarters at Harrisburg International Airport aboard a Pennsylvania C-130 aircraft, will fly to Kelly Air Force Base, San Antonio, Tex., pending further instructions.

G20 economic growth to rise over 3%

August 30, 2017

The agency revised its India forecast slightly lower to 7.1% as the government's demonetisation move past year led to several months of acute shortages in the manufacturing and construction sectors, although it said it expects the impact to ease in the coming months.

Butte County Blaze Prompts Evacuation Orders

August 30, 2017

Close to one thousand firefighters are assigned to the incident with more arriving today. The fire started Tuesday afternoon at about 1 p.m. and swelled to 1,000 acres by Tuesday evening. Large animals may be taken to the Camelot Equestrian Park, 1985 Clark Road, Oroville. Butte County sheriff's deputies are working to establish a shelter for those impacted by the fire.

The fairytale ending to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's African adventure

August 30, 2017

Before, they were seldom seen together due to their busy schedules. Prince Harry and his girlfriend Meghan Markle have been enjoying a three-week holiday to Africa this summer, and the loved up couple has reportedly wrapped up their getaway with a visit to the idyllic Victoria Falls in Zambia, according to The Daily Mail .

Grace Mugabe supporters take to Harare streets

August 30, 2017

Obert Gutu, spokesperson of the Morgan Tsvangirai-led MDC, said instead of organising a so-called solidarity rally in support of Grace, Chimene and others of her ilk should actually be organising a demonstration against violence meted by Grace against a girl child.

RSPCA investigates video showing man stabbing, killing kangaroo

August 30, 2017

The footage that began circulating on Chinese social media on Tuesday shows a man holding a knife in his hand as he approaches the roo lying on the ground. The animal is then approached by a man with large hunting knife. Eventually, he managed to grab the injured kangaroo by the tail and held it down with his foot while his friend could be heard laughing in the background.

Mattis: Still room for diplomatic solution with N.Korea

August 30, 2017

When Mattis was asked whether "we're out of diplomatic solutions for North Korea", he said, "No". "We continue to work together, and the minister and I share a responsibility to provide for the protection of our nations, our populations, and our interests", Mattis added.

Human rights violations indicate 'repressive policy' of Venezuelan authorities

August 30, 2017

According to reliable estimates from a local NGO, more than 5,000 people were detained since 1 April, with more than 1,000 reportedly still held as of 31 July. "Credible and consistent accounts of victims and witnesses indicate that security forces systematically used excessive force to deter demonstrations, crush dissent and instill fear", the report said.

No. 13 LSU-BYU officially moved from Houston to New Orleans

August 30, 2017

The game will still be played and televised in its same time slot, 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. But Stubhub and TicketCity, for instance, have announced that they will refund customers who bought tickets with them. Parking passes will also be available for $40. The game will be LSU's season opener. "It hurts to see our players from Houston anxious". New Orleans is located about an hour southeast of LSU's campus in Baton Rouge.

Florida man tries to hide $1000 cash in rectum, deputies say

August 30, 2017

When searching the vehicle officers said they found crack cocaine, heroin , methamphetamine as well as dozens of $20 bills. A seven-month tot was in the front passenger seat of the vehicle, according to arrest documents. A Marion County man has been charged after trying to hide over $1K in his own rectum. Police say that his Stokes' money was missing upon arriving at the jail.

Missing Fargo woman died of 'homicidal violence'

August 30, 2017

A couple who lived upstairs is charged with conspiring to kidnap and murder LaFontaine-Greywind, who was eight months pregnant, and steal her baby, who remains in protective custody. No additional details as to how LaFontaine-Greywind died or gave birth have been released. Crews said that LaFontaine-Greywind left, and returned two days later to give Crews the child, the documents state.

Woman Threw Cup of Urine on DC Bus Driver

August 30, 2017

It was urine, the driver soon realized. Police and an ambulance were called to the scene, Metro says. The woman asked the driver if she was talking to her. Police say as the suspect was leaving the bus the Metro operator told her to " have a nice day". "Based on the video evidence we retrieved, the woman is seen at the rear of the bus relieving herself into a cup", Pavlik said.

How to donate to Hurricane Harvey victims; how to avoid scams

August 30, 2017

Fraud isn't the only issue. While every dollar donated will, of course, be appreciated, there are other things that the impacted area will need in the weeks and months ahead, including blood. Following these steps will increase the likelihood that your donation will actually reach people in need in Texas. Texas Diaper Bank: You can provide monetary donations to the organization by clicking here .

Acer unveils sleek, all-black Switch 7 laptop and more

August 30, 2017

The Switch 7 Black Edition will be available in North America and Europe from December 2017, and is priced at $ 1,699. The Switch 7 Black Edition uses a brushed aluminum body that weighs in at 2.5 pounds with the keyboard detached. The 13.3-inch model weighs in at 1.5kg and measures 15.9mm thin, while the 15.6-inch variant is just over 2kb and 17.9mm at the waistline. Both come with a four-array microphone for noise cancellation when using apps such as Skype.

Texans focused less on football as Houston heals

August 30, 2017

I can tell you right now, we're going to dedicate this season to the city of Houston, to the people of Houston. Hurricane Harvey has exiled the Houston Texans to Dallas, and while the National Football League team prepares for its final preseason game on Thursday night, the players are keeping up as best they can with what's going on amid the catastrophic flooding back home.

Federal Bureau of Investigation offering reward in triple homicide at drag racing event

August 30, 2017

The victims were identified to authorities as David L. Watson, 30, of Oswego; Khalid R. Howard, 30, of Aurora; and Derek K. Edwards, 26, of North Aurora. Investigators believe the three men were gang members who may have been targeted by a rival. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department at 262-605-5102, Aurora police investigations at 630-256-5500, or your local FBI office.

Iraqi-Jordanian border reopens to boost bilateral trade — Interview

August 30, 2017

Jordan and Iraq on Wednesday reopened their only border crossing, saying security had been restored three years after the Islamic State group seized control of frontier areas. He admitted an agreement with a private global security firm, Olive Group, on securing and upgrading the road was still to be completed. Jordan's economy has been severely affected by the closure of borders with Iraq and Syria, which are both at war.

Moon, Abe agree to increase pressure on N. Korea to 'extreme' level

August 30, 2017

Britain's foreign minister Boris Johnson boasted about Japan-UK investment when he visited this summer, but local firms will be looking for solid assurances from May, who is travelling with a business delegation. She will meet Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Kyoto before traveling to Tokyo for an investment conference and banquet. While the visit will be her first to Japan as premier, she hosted Abe at her countryside retreat, Chequers, in April and also held meetings with him at the ...

University mistakenly gives student R14m… student reportedly spends R400k

August 30, 2017

This happened approximately five months ago but was only brought to our attention this week by another student who saw social media posts. Students are able to use NSFAS money to buy books and food at accredited merchants only. Money is allocated to the cards after an agreement is signed by the students. She, though says she reported the matter. Pan Africanist Student Movement of Azania (Pasma) academic officer Lwando September confirmed that the student concerned was Sibongile Mani, a ...

Girl, 2, critically injured after tree falls at children's center

August 30, 2017

Aerial video over the hospital showed two young children being taken out of an ambulance and reunited with their parent or caregiver before heading into the building for treatment. The Linda Vista Children's Center website says it is a non-profit development center that provides programs for infants through pre-kindergarten children.

Video Emerges of Man Firing Shot Near Protester at Charlottesville Rally

August 30, 2017

After being arrested in Maryland following a fugitive warrant issued in Virginia, Preston was being held at the Baltimore County Detention Center , according to the Baltimore Sun . "We went there to protect the monument". In 2013, a man who identified himself as Richard Preston attended a community meeting in Cecil County, Maryland, as part of an attempt by the group fix their image.

Van Dijk still has his heart set on a move to Anfield

August 30, 2017

When e-sport player Dean Coombes tweeted that a private jet from Bournemouth had landed at Liverpool's John Lennon Airport, with a club auto ready to receive whoever was inside, it was simply too enticing for Reds fans not to investigate. Southampton, however, seem to have singled out Liverpool as the one club Van Dijk definitely won't be joining. With Liverpool leading the charge for his signature, the Saints have remained steadfast that Van Dijk is not for sale.

Utah Retirement Systems Has $4.73 Million Position in HCA Holdings, Inc. (HCA)

August 30, 2017

Profund Advsrs Lc accumulated 10,731 shares or 0.04% of the stock. About shares traded. Mattel, Inc. (NYSE:JPM) has risen 33.74% since August 29, 2016 and is uptrending. Veritable LP reported 10,485 shares. Grantham Mayo Van Otterloo And Ltd Liability Corp invested in 47,400 shares or 0.02% of the stock. Wunderlich Managemnt reported 1.2% stake.

US Navy Shoots Down Missile Off Hawaii in Test

August 30, 2017

During the test, the system detected, tracked, engaged and launched both missiles to intercept a Medium Range Ballistic Missile target. The company's experience spans missile design and production, hit-to-kill capabilities, infrared seekers, command and control/battle management, and communications, precision pointing and tracking optics, radar and signal processing, as well as threat-representative targets for missile defense tests.

Floods and landslides kill over 1200 in South Asia

August 30, 2017

At least 15 people are reported to have died, including six members of the same family whose van was swept away by rising floodwater, and a man in his 60s who apparently drowned while trying to swim to safety. Navy helicopters have been kept on standby, with flood rescue teams and divers also ready for deployment. More than 1,200 people have been killed by flooding and landslides in northern India, Nepal and Bangladesh as intense rainfall has slammed the region for weeks.

Yogi, four other BJP ministers to contest UP MLC by-polls

August 30, 2017

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will inaugurate Lucknow Metro services on September 5. The last date for the withdrawal of candidature is September 8. While nominations to four Vidhan Parishad seats began on Tuesday, the nomination for fifth seat would begin on August 31 and end on September 7. Like Yogi Adityanath, his deputy Keshav Prasad Maurya too would be sent to the Uttar Pradesh Assembly via Legislative Council.

IT Dept raids Karnataka Minister Shivakumar's properties again

August 30, 2017

The raids were conducted at 39 locations of his relatives and aides in New Delhi and Bengaluru . "It is an attempt by the BJP to dent the confidence of the party when the elections are round the corner", said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah here on Wednesday.

Overview of Different Indicators: Yandex NV (YNDX), Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (CFG)

August 30, 2017

These shares are worth $523 and were traded at $37.37 each. It has outperformed by 10.49% the S&P500. Now we take a performance look how Citizens Financial Group, Inc. SunTrust Banks, Inc. most recently reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.03 for the June 2017 versus $0.94 in the same quarter previous year, representing 10% growth.

Hurricane Harvey: Help Those In Need Without Being Scammed

August 30, 2017

The FTC is cautioning people against assuming charitable messages posted to social media are legitimate. Donations often pour in immediately after disaster strikes and then decrease during the long-recovery process. Go directly to www.charities.org/hurricane-harvey to contribute to the Fund via credit card. You know, if you are reaching out and contacting that organization that is on the ground in your local community, I think you are safe for the most part doing that.

Taylor Swift in 'one-way feud' with Kim Kardashian, Kanye West

August 30, 2017

Over the years, she has racked up quite a number of awards which include Grammys, Kid's Choice Awards, MTV Video Music Awards and People's Choice Awards. Some even felt the song's lyrics referenced former friend Katy Perry. Kim, 36, then posted Snapchat videos of Taylor approving part of the lyrics, but not the second half.

BS Yeddyurappa hosting Dalit families is a political gimmick: CM Siddaramaiah

August 30, 2017

The move by Yeddyurappa to invite Dalits to his personal home at Bengaluru's posh Dollars' Colony for lunch is aimed at countering these jibes and underline his commitment to the Dalit cause. Siddaramaiah says at nearly every public function he addresses, "Yeddyurappa gets hotel food and eats it at the Dalit homes". He also accused that since Congress unveiled this disguised face of Yeddyurappa, he even stopped visiting the Dalits.

Woman dies after rosary beads shoved down her throat

August 30, 2017

The New York Daily News reported police shocked him with a Taser and took him to the hospital. Police officers responded to a 911 call for a woman who was having difficulty breathing around 5:25 p.m., officials said. He was taken into custody for a psychological evaluation, sources said. The woman's identity has not been released. The medical examiner will determine the cause of the woman's death and the investigation is ongoing.

Metallica Detail Mammoth 'Master of Puppets' Reissue

August 30, 2017

Drummer Lars Ulrich said earlier this month that the remaster would arrive before the end of the year, adding: "There are so many things associated with Master Of Puppets - it is an huge project". Pre-order the Deluxe Edition here. That's the box set version pictured above. Pre-order now directly from the band's website and they will also include a digitally remastered version of " Disposable Heroes ", while 3-CD and deluxe boxed pre-orders will also receive a download of " The Thing ...

Some streets in New Orleans are flooding as Harvey reemerges in Gulf

August 30, 2017

Classes for Tuesday have been canceled as rains from Tropical Storm Harvey have moved into New Orleans. The hurricane is expected to be a rain event for New Orleans . Station 6 pumps water from Lakeview, Old Metairie and other parts of Jefferson Parish. Additionally, 24 high-water vehicles and 39 boats are strategically staged throughout the city, Landrieu said.

Panama JIT head records statement before Rawalpindi NAB

August 30, 2017

The Sharif family has informed the NAB of their inability to join the investigation, terming it "mere eyewash". Zia, who appeared before a team of NAB at Rawalpindi office on Tuesday will be having another session at Bureau's Lahore office, to amass credible evidence against the embattled Sharif family before the filing of references, in line with the top court's July 28th verdict.

Netflix's 'The Punisher' Plot Rumors: Episode Titles Revealed

August 30, 2017

Less than 24 hours ago, a freaky and random series of Morse code tweets from The Punisher series's official Twitter account befuddled fans of the MCU. He doesn't budge very easily, unfortunately. Even though Frank got his revenge on the Blacksmith for orchestrating the mob war that killed his family in Daredevil season 2, he won't have recovered from their loss in his own solo series.

AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (AVEO) closed at $3.84 in the last trading session

August 30, 2017

For market timers, it's also important to take measure of the relative level of recent lift or pressure in the stock is it overbought or oversold? Currently Aveo Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:AVEO)'s shares owned by insiders are 0.6%, whereas shares owned by institutional owners are 55.3%.

EI du Pont de Nemours and Company (NYSE:DD) Quant Investor Update

August 30, 2017

The stock is now trading 0.30% above its SMA 50 and 4.70% above its SMA 200. About shares traded. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (USA) (NYSE:CM) has risen 2.52% since August 29, 2016 and is uptrending. Therefore 57% are positive. A stock with a price that fluctuates wildly, hits new highs and lows or moves erratically is considered highly volatile. Latest closing price was -0.32% below its 50-day moving average and 4.73% above its 200-day moving average.

White House releases plans for President Trump's visit Wednesday

August 30, 2017

Wednesday's speech in Springfield is being built around the sale of tax reform as a populist policy, according to five senior administration officials. "It's going to take a lot of effort and ownership from the President to sell this". Congress will soon return from its August recess with tax reform still months away.

Federal NDP calls for Kang to be ejected from caucus

August 30, 2017

The allegations against Kang come from one of his female staffers. The woman's father told the Star on condition of anonymity that Kang offered her a series of payments of up to $100,000 to stay quiet with her allegations, which he said included numerous instances of unwelcome hugs and hand-holding, as well as an incident in June when he offered the woman wine and tried to take off her jacket.

Harvey's Heavy Rains Ratchet Up Flooding Fears in Louisiana

August 30, 2017

These rains are now producing catastrophic and life-threatening flooding over large portions of southeastern Texas and southwestern Louisiana. "It really evoked a lot of emotions and heartbreak for the people who are going through that now in Houston ", Ray Gratia said Monday as he collected sandbags for his New Orleans home, which flooded from the massive hurricane that left much of the city underwater for weeks.

Harvey Making Louisiana Landfall Early Wednesday Morning

August 30, 2017

IMERG data for Harvey were compiled for the period from August 23 to 29, 2017 as it moved through the Gulf of Mexico and stalled over Texas. "Forecasts show this storm system making its way closer to Louisiana over the next 48 hours and causing heavy rainfall and potentially life threatening flooding", he added.

How much more Harvey rain will New Orleans get?

August 30, 2017

As we head through the week, the track of the decaying system will be more clear. "I just felt like I needed to take all precautions this time", she said as homeowners picked up sandbags from local fire stations. Late Tuesday afternoon, the National Weather Service was predicting slightly heavier rain to the east, from Hammond into coastal MS, from stronger rain bands.

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