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Brian and Paul among Met Office storm names for 2017-18

September 06, 2017

Although the British Isles are not affected by full-scale hurricanes, there are usually Atlantic storms every winter with the potential to cause damage and disruption from strong winds or heavy rain. The first named storm was Storm Angus on 19 November 2016 bringing gusts of up to 84 miles per hour across the south of England. The forecasters said this year's storm season looked to be getting off to an unsettled start, with low pressure moving in from the west towards the end of the week and ...

Mom says she was asked to leave restaurant over pregnant belly

September 06, 2017

A pregnant woman wearing a crop top says a North Sound restaurant denied her service - because her baby bump was showing. However, when Gobin and her family got to the restaurant, a waitress told her to leave. KIRO spoke with the Buzz Inn server off camera. Gobin also said she felt she was body-shamed. 'I was wearing a shirt, it had sleeves. A pregnant mum has accused a restaurant of not serving her because her belly was showing.

US, Canada, Mexico ministers say progress made in updating NAFTA

September 06, 2017

Canada's largest trade union urged Mexico to improve its labor standards, and increase wages in line with those north of its border. Canada and Mexico are not alone - all of the US's top six trading partners have a surplus over the U.S., and the Trump administration seems equally determined to renegotiate trade terms, or start a trade war, with China, Germany and South Korea.

Technical Watch: Focusing on Shares of Allianzgi Diversified Income & Convertible Fund (ACV)

September 06, 2017

The Stochastics oscillator is used to add confirmation to the trade entry. A value between 0 to -20 would represent a strong overbought condition. Williams %R is a popular technical indicator created by Larry Williams to help identify overbought and oversold situations.

United States grants additional $15m for Marawi rehab

September 06, 2017

The remaining P577 million meanwhile will be used to help fund rehabilitation efforts in the conflict-stricken city. More than 800 people have died and more than half a million people have been displaced in the crisis. A Rappler report quoted Lieutenant General Carlito Galvez, chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) who cited information from the social media application Telegram where the local terrorist group is reportedly communicating ...

Corbyn orders his MPs not to vote for European Union withdrawal bill

September 06, 2017

Keir Starmer, the shadow Brexit secretary, has repeatedly said Labour will not support the bill without significant changes to its content, because of concerns that it would allow ministers to make sweeping changes to legislation without parliamentary scrutiny.

What Congress could do to protect young undocumented immigrants

September 06, 2017

Graham was part of the bipartisan Gang of Eight that wrote comprehensive immigration reform legislation that passed the Senate in 2013. Meanwhile, Republican U.S. "So we'll pass the DREAM Act for better border security". The conference comes on the heels of the Trump administration rolling back the DACA program.

Kevin McCarthy: Listen to Mnuchin, Tie Harvey Relief to Debt Ceiling

September 06, 2017

An additional $450 million would help finance disaster loans to small businesses through the Small Business Association. If the combined bill passes the Senate , it would be sent back to the House for consideration. "It's imperative we get that supplemental passed", Mr. Cornyn told reporters. It's a strategy the Trump administration has also blessed, with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin saying that approving hurricane relief money won't do any good if the government can't legally ...

Vodacom tumbles 6% on Vodafone share sale plan

September 06, 2017

Vodacom said in a statement that the placement ensures that it meets the JSE's free float requirement of more than 20%. Vodafone Group PLC (VOD.LN) said Wednesday it has placed 90 million shares in its African offshoot Vodacom Group Ltd (VOD.JO) at 165 South African Rand ($12.80) a share, raising ZAR14.85 billion.

Vladimir Putin: North Korea sanctions are 'useless' and 'ineffective'

September 06, 2017

Analysts say it is most likely North Korea will carry out its next "provocative" act on or around 9 September when the country celebrates its founding day. Meanwhile in Tokyo, ruling party heavyweight Shigeru Ishiba said Wednesday on a TV show that Japan should review its policy of not allowing the U.S.to bring atomic weapons into its territory, according to Kyodo News.

What is DACA? A look at immigrant program Trump is ending

September 06, 2017

As President Donald Trump vows to "revisit the issue" of granting legal status to "dreamer" immigrants if Congress doesn't codify DACA in the next six months, multiple Democratic-led states are threatening lawsuits. "It's kind of tough because when something like this happens, it's like, what am I working for?" I imagine they talked about him so much before she came out there and read her script, his name was indelibly imprinted on her brain, and even though she meant to say her real ...

Labour set to oppose Tories' "power grabbing" Brexit bill

September 06, 2017

But his U-turn on the Single Market and his decision to fight the withdrawal bill suggest Parliamentary Labour Party's Europhile majority is back in control. The government's refusal to bring the European Union charter of fundamental rights into domestic law is also a point of contention. The statement was not categorical but was taken to mean Labour would vote against the bill and it is believed that a three line whip could be used.

Modi reshuffles cabinet: A fulltime woman Defense Minister

September 06, 2017

Junior ministers Dharmendra Pradhan , Piyush Goyal , Nirmala Sitharaman and Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi were promoted to Cabinet ministers. Some talked about another "Kamaraj Plan". Another big message from the overhaul is that performance has been rewarded. Dharmendra Pradhan was promoted as oil and gas minister. Modi also utilised the opportunity to change some portfolios.

Korea nuclear test 'caused landslides'

September 06, 2017

South Korea said it fired a volley of ballistic missiles on Monday to simulate an attack on the North's nuclear test site, followed yesterday by major live-fire drills at sea. "China will never allow chaos and war on the (Korean) peninsula", he asserted. " It is more important than anything else to resolve the North's nuclear and missile issues, which are the most urgent and gravest challenges facing this region, at an earliest date ", said Moon as the pair met on the sidelines of an ...

Kenya election: Raila Odinga threatens re-run election boycott

September 06, 2017

Kenya's Supreme Court annulled the elections saying that the commission had committed irregularities in adding up the votes. National Super Alliance (NASA) rejection of Tuesday, October 17 election date has elicited mixed reactions among Kenyans.

Can North Korea Target a US City? Experts Say Not Yet

September 06, 2017

Commanders are now briefing the US President on military options to tackle North Korea after the US President chillingly warned "we'll see' when quizzed on whether he would strike Pyongyang". The military will also prepare itself for any possibility of repatriation amid the looming threat from North Korea's hydrogen bomb, but Arevalo stressed that "this was a contingent event".

Jacob Rees-Mogg tops Tory poll on next party leader

September 06, 2017

With abortion, that is what people are doing to the unborn child, ' the father of six said. "With same-sex marriage, that is something that people are doing for themselves", Mr Rees-Mogg said. "I think that's an appalling thought". The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (Bpas) said Rees-Mogg's "extreme" views were "wildly at odds" with public opinion.

Egypt coach Cuper admits being under pressure at World Cup qualifiers

September 06, 2017

There's now just two points between Ivory Coast , Morocco and Gabon and all four teams still have a chance of going to the World Cup. We shall do better in the next two last games. Ghana which thrashed Congo-Brazzaville 5-1 is third with five points while Congo remains bottom with one point. Some analysts think it will be a tight hurdle to jump in Egypt for Uganda Cranes.

European Union calls for peaceful and transparent presidential re-run in Kenya

September 06, 2017

However, unlike the August elections which saw a number of candidates running, in the October poll only Kenyatta and opposition leader Raila Odinga , who challenged the results of the August results through the Supreme Court, will be on the ballot paper.

Henry County police respond to escaped tiger

September 06, 2017

The officers tried to have professionals secure the animal, which was reported to police near an I-75 on-ramp in Stockbridge, near Atlanta. Police officers found and shot a tiger spotted in Henry County, Georgia overnight. An animal sanctuary in the are says all its tigers are accounted for. "And the officers I guess just started firing rounds and took it down and then gave me my dog back", she told the newspaper, adding that Journey is doing alright.

Troops Ambush, Kill Boko Haram Terrorists In Borno

September 06, 2017

Boko Haram , which was, until the death of its founder Mohammed Yusuf, killed by the army, a religious sect, rigorous, has become a jihadist movement that is violent under the leadership of Shekau in 2009. Zastava's Coyote captured from Boko Haram . Tweets have captured images of Serbian-made Coyote machine guns in Cameroon and Nigeria - having apparently been seized from fighters for the terror group Boko Haram .

Environment Canada ends severe thunderstorm watch for Toronto, GTA

September 06, 2017

The line will then spread easterly towards the Genesee Valley. It said the main threat is damaging wind gusts, but large hail is also possible. "The winds could possibly become greater than 50 miles per hour with these storms". About 10:30 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Clarence, moving east at 60 miles per hour. This storm could produce damage to trees, roofs and siding.

South Korea moves to boost weaponry amid threats from North

September 06, 2017

Moon earlier underscored the need to resolve the North Korean nuclear issue peacefully through negotiations, but said now was not the time for dialogue. The comments came after a top North Korea's ambassador to the UN, Han Tae Song, warned his country is ready to send "more gift packages" to the US.

Tennessee WR Jauan Jennings suffers dislocated wrist, report says

September 06, 2017

Although sophomore Marquez Callaway emerged against Georgia Tech, catching four passes for 115 yards, Jennings may be among the most hard Vols to replace. "He'll be back, he's still going to be there even though he can't be on the field with us, he's still going to be there". The report notes Jennings was injured during the second quarter against Georgia Tech.

Turkish, Georgian FMs mulling regional co-op in Baku

September 06, 2017

Azerbaijani FM Elmar Mammadyarov and Turkey's FM Movlut Cavusoglu discussed the prospects of bilateral and regional cooperation. In this context, they considered the possibility of setting up trade houses in each country that would more enhance trade-economic ties.

Houston mayor says 'city is making progress'

September 06, 2017

Harvey tore through Corpus Christi in southern Texas on August 25 before churning up the coast and hitting the Houston area especially hard. The storm stalled over Houston , dumping more than 50 inches (127 cm) on the region in a matter of days.

Russian Federation 2018 Asian Qualifiers: Saudi Arabia vs Japan preview

September 06, 2017

Saudi Arabia finished the World Cup qualifiers on 19 points to advance outright to Russian Federation 2018 as the second team from Group B with already-qualified Japan on 20 points from 10 matches. Head of the sports general board Mohammed bin Abdul Malek Al Sheikh expressed his gratitude to Prince Mohammed's gesture, thanking him for this "support that acts as a major motivator for the players of the Saudi team to qualify to the World Cup".

German manufacturing orders fall unexpectedly

September 06, 2017

Recent buoyant economic figures had underlined the strength of the German economy and its consumption-led upswing ahead of the September 24 vote in which Angela Merkel is expected to win a record-equalling fourth term as chancellor. Domestic orders slid 1.6%, while foreign orders remained flat in July. Data showed that the manufacturing turnover dropped 0.1% in July, reversing a 0.5% rise in June.

Appeals court rules Texas can use new voter ID law

September 06, 2017

U.S. District Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos in August pitched Senate bill 5 which the Texas legislature passed lifting the burden of the earlier conditions where Texans had to dispense one of seven forms of photo ID at the polls in order to cast a ballot.

Road rage case: Rocky Yadav, two others get life imprisonment

September 06, 2017

It also used tower location of Rocky's mobile phone during the incident to nail the MLC's son. His father Bindi Yadav was also sentenced to five years in jail. His friend Nasir was behind the wheel and drove him to Anugrah Narain Hospital where the doctors declared Aditya brought dead. Victim's father Shyam Sunder Sachdeva appealed to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for justice.

Northern Ireland see-off Czech 2-0 in World Cup qualifier

September 06, 2017

There was an ominous sign after two minutes when Serbia cut the Irish defence open and Serbia's Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic was a lunging Shane Duffy block away from opening the scoring from the edge of the box. In the first round of the team gave an effective draw 2: 2. Instead, the three Scots played, in two matches, a grand total of 34 minutes between them - when Hanley came on as a sub at home to Malta on Monday.

Today's Brokerage Rating: Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MMC), Comerica Incorporated (CMA)

September 06, 2017

One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, four have given a hold rating and ten have given a buy rating to the company's stock. Canaccord Genuity maintained DSW Inc. (NYSE:MMC) for 41,764 shares. Dekabank Deutsche Girozentrale holds 0.13% or 176,085 shares in its portfolio. Vanguard Gru stated it has 0.01% of its portfolio in Littelfuse, Inc.

Students, faculty join pro-DACA rally at ISU

September 06, 2017

Tuesday's announcement by U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions wasn't a surprise to Ramirez and UI senior Rubi Conchas Lopez, another DACA recipient, given the president's repeated pledges to restrict immigration. But they must submit their renewal application by October 5, 2017. Local educators expressed disappointment in the push to end DACA and offered support to students.

Body found wrapped, tied to cinder block was mobster's son, police say

September 06, 2017

Detectives with the 63rd Police Precinct reportedly had to rely on fingerprints to positively identify the victim. The plastic sheeting covering him was duct-taped at his waist and it was revealed that he had been stabbed repeatedly in the arm and leg and his skull badly fractured, police sources told the New York Daily News .

Putin Warns Of 'Global Catastrophe' In N.Korea Impasse

September 06, 2017

Trump "is not my bride". Putin's remarks Tuesday are the latest in a series of tense diplomatic exchanges between the two nations following U.S. allegations that Russian Federation interfered in the 2016 presidential election. "Whipping up military hysteria makes absolutely no sense in this situation ... It could lead to a global catastrophe", he said. South Korean President Moon Jae-in has said ahead of a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin that he hopes their two countries can ...

Analyzing North Korea: What could happen next?

September 06, 2017

South Korea is seeking to develop a ballistic "Frankenmissile" that would reach North Korea and be powerful enough to destroy the entire country alongside its underground military facilities and command centres, the Korea Herald reported .

DOJ places parents of Carl Angelo Arnaiz under witness protection program

September 06, 2017

That's not the rule of democracy.I would never, ever condone or allow it", he said on Wednesday, September 6, during the anniversary of the Social Security System in Quezon City. Dela Rosa said Arnaiz fought with policemen, prompting the police to retaliate. PAO Forensics Lab Director Dr. Erwin Erfe said Arnaiz was on his knees when he was shot.

Kenya officials say fresh presidential polls on October 17

September 06, 2017

Kenyatta, the incumbent, later slammed Raila's opposition to the new election date, saying, "There is no legal requirement that Raila be consulted". The court on Friday said the election commission had not followed proper procedures and ordered it to hold a new vote within 60 days.

Bar Harbor Trust Services Reduces Stake in Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY)

September 06, 2017

The stock rose 1.14% or $0.72 reaching $64.07. Shares of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company ( NYSE:BMY ) opened at 59.81 on Wednesday. The Company's divisions include the Bruker BioSpin Group; the Bruker Chemicals, Applied Markets, Life Science, In-Vitro Diagnostics, Detection Group; the Bruker Nano Group, and the Bruker Energy & Supercon Technologies (BEST) Segment.

House set to pass Harvey relief Wednesday amid debt-limit debate

September 06, 2017

Republican leaders for now are bowing to the demands of their most conservative members and won't combine legislation raising the USA debt ceiling with Harvey aid, a House Republican aide said Monday. If Congress appropriates the money, but I don't have the ability to borrow more money and pay for it, we're not going to be able to get that money to the state.

UN Officially Accuses Assad Government in Using Sarin in Khan Sheikhoun

September 06, 2017

Warplanes carried out a suspected toxic gas attack that killed at least 35 people including several children, a monitoring group said. After a joint UN-OPCW probe past year found that Syria had repeatedly used chemical weapons, Russia, together with China, vetoed a UN Security Council resolution imposing sanctions .

Protests and Police Conflict Expected at THAAD Deployment

September 06, 2017

President Moon ordered officials to consult with the US on the temporary deployment of the four additional THAAD launchers, following the North's launch of a Hwasong-14 intercontinental ballistic missile on July 28th. He said it "offers a genuine way to defuse the tensions and a step-by-step settlement". North Korea had its sixth and most powerful nuclear test to date on Sunday.

Vladimir Putin calls for talks with North Korea

September 06, 2017

Putin said Russian Federation "condemns" North Korea's actions as "provocative". "They'll eat grass, but they won't abandon their program unless they feel secure", Russian state news agency TASS reported the Russian President as having said.

House Intelligence Committee issues subpoenas to Justice Department over Trump dossier

September 06, 2017

In the letter, he threatened to drag Sessions and FBI Director Christopher Wray before the committee for a public grilling and hold them in contempt of Congress - a jailable offense - if they don't hand over the documents. "We've got to run this thing to ground", said Republican Rep. Michael Conaway, who is heading the House Russia investigation. The subpoenas were first reported by the Washington Examiner .

Washington AG Bob Ferguson vows to fight for DACA

September 06, 2017

The former Democratic member of Congress noted that about a quarter of DACA recipients or 220,000 people reside in California. According to the statement , the system will work with the more than 35 students in the UM System that are DACA recipients to help them through this "time of uncertainty".

Reagan's son: My father wouldn't have kicked 'Dreamers' out of US

September 06, 2017

The Obama-era measure, known as DACA , has helped almost 800,000 so-called " Dreamers " who were brought illegally to the country as children. In June, attorneys general from conservative states told the Justice Department that DACA was unlawful and that they meant to sue if the administration didn't act by Tuesday.

Average Brokerage Rating Of MGM Resorts International (MGM), Halliburton Company

September 06, 2017

The company has market cap of 846.12 million GBP. MGM Resorts International (MGM) stock is most attractive stock of Wall Street. Wolverine Asset Management Llc increased its stake in Ak Stl Hldg Corp (Put) (AKS) by 47.23% based on its latest 2016Q4 regulatory filing with the SEC.

Man dies in police-involved shooting outside Akron's Haven of Rest

September 06, 2017

When they arrived there 15 minutes later, the man had turned aggressive, WOIO reported. In a written release Monday night, police said "just after 8:00pm, police responded to a 911 call stating a female was screaming for help and was being assaulted by a male".

Woman allegedly kidnapped by ex-boyfriend in Solvang found safe in Nevada

September 06, 2017

A woman who was reportedly kidnapped in California by her ex-boyfriend was seen at a Starbucks in Arizona. The California kidnapping victim who had been spotted in Arizona at least two times Sunday and Monday was found near the Arizona-Nevada border early Tuesday morning.

No. 15 Georgia loses QB Jacob Eason to knee injury

September 06, 2017

But of course, the first question once Smart finished his opening statement had to do with Eason. "You certainly hope it's a big blessing because (Ramsey) has been able to get a lot of reps", Smart said. The hullabaloo over Fromm and Jacob Eason overshadowed the much-anticipated offensive debut of Hardman. Let's also put what Fromm did in perspective.

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