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United Kingdom says it may still join European Union military missions after Brexit

September 13, 2017

The next round of talks will now take place less than a month before a key European Union summit. The "future partnership paper" sets out Britain's willingness "to contribute military assets" to Europe's security, as fears grow - in Eastern Europe in particular - about increased Russian aggression.

Trump marks 16th anniversary of 9/11 attacks

September 13, 2017

Vice President Mike Pence travelled to Shanksville, Pennsylvania, where one of the four hijacked jetliners crashed after passengers overpowered the hijackers. The president is issuing a warning to extremists, saying "America can not be intimidated" and those who try will join the list of enemies "who dared to test our mettle".

Boston Properties, Inc. (BXP) Shares Bought by Eaton Vance Management

September 13, 2017

About 1.56M shares traded. Bank of America Corporation set a $125.00 target price on shares of Walt Disney and gave the stock a "hold" rating in a report on Saturday, June 24th. Hartford Fincl Management owns 60,789 shares or 1.08% of their U.S. portfolio. 95,570 shares of the stock were exchanged. Global X Management Co. Prescott Group Capital Management L.L.C., a Oklahoma-based fund reported 150,449 shares.

India hits back at United Nations criticism

September 13, 2017

Ambassador Rajiv K Chander, the Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations, strongly disapproved the statement made by Al Hussein . Saying that India was "perplexed" at some of the observations made by the High Commissioner in his oral update, Chander wrote that India was anxious about the security threats that illegal migrants pose, and that enforcing a law "should not be mistaken for lack of compassion".

Democrat Nearly Tied With Republicans in Alabama Senate Race

September 13, 2017

The Emerson College Poll was conducted between September 8 and 9. Luther Strange , who is in a tough runoff to fill Attorney General Jeff Sessions' old Senate seat. He was also supported by President Trump before the August primary. Moore led odd by 25,000 votes in the first round of balloting and has a loyal following among the state's evangelical voters.

Mexico expels North Korean ambassador in protest against nuclear test

September 13, 2017

He also confirmed his country had successfully conducted its sixth and largest nuclear bomb test on Sunday. "The forthcoming measures to be taken by the DPRK will cause the United States the greatest pain and suffering it had ever gone through in its entire history".

Five sailors missing after ship collision off Singapore

September 13, 2017

Seven Chinese citizens were rescued promptly by the Singapore Police Coast Guard and are now receiving treatment at the Singapore General Hospital. The Indonesian-registered tanker sustained damage to its front section but is stable and none of its crew members were hurt, the port authority said.

Canada watchdog asks Equifax to help citizens impacted by breach

September 13, 2017

Equifax has been scrambling to explain itself since disclosing last week that it exposed vital data about 143 million Americans - effectively most of the USA adult population. If you sign up for Equifax's offer of free protection, you may be limiting your rights to sue and be forced to take disputes to arbitration. He's no lawyer, just an engineer who says Equifax's data breach is inexcusable.

Irma Falls to Category 1 and Maintains Influence in Florida, USA

September 13, 2017

Those winds push waves toward shore, and, because they're pushing water inland so fast, they cause flooding. Florida's coastal and southern areas have been evacuated since last week with a record 6.3 million people leaving their homes .

Houses under threat from out-of-control bushfire in the Hunter Valley

September 13, 2017

Waterbombers were called into battle the Hunter Valley blaze. While two water-bombing helicopters and more than a dozen fire trucks are working to contain a 100 hectare fire burning in Richmond Vale just west of the Rail Museum, with crews to continue to strengthen containment lines throughout the night.

Watching the Tape Move for LTC Properties Inc (LTC)

September 13, 2017

It may be very hard to keep emotions in check when making these important decisions. Sometimes stocks that look too good to be true actually are, and those that are actually very good may not look that enticing. In general, and ADX value from 0-25 would represent an absent or weak trend. A reading under 20 would indicate no trend, and a reading from 20-25 would suggest that there is no clear trend signal.

Woodhead out 6-8 weeks?

September 13, 2017

The Ravens also have former Bears starter Jeremy Langford and former Seahawks reserve Alex Collins on the practice squad. He fell to the ground grabbing his leg and was helped off the field. He played in just two games for the San Diego Chargers past year after tearing his ACL against the Jacksonville Jaguars. That's some hamstring injury.

Jose now expected to be hurricane by Wednesday night

September 13, 2017

But it may be a concern for the Leeward islands, who have already suffered the brunt of Hurricane Irma . Jose was about 660 miles east of the Lesser Antilles early Thursday afternoon, with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph. But it's too close to call. This is the fifth storm to transition into a hurricane this summer. Tropical Storm Katia has started to form in the Gulf of Mexico and could potentially grow into a hurricane before it makes landfall.

Pak's Senate condemns killing of Rohingyas in Myanmar

September 13, 2017

The security operation targeting Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar "seems a textbook example of ethnic cleansing", the United Nations human rights chief Zeid Raad Al Hussein has said, urging the country to end the "cruel military operation" in its Rakhine state.

California Pledges $30M For Young Immigrants After DACA Decision

September 13, 2017

Meanwhile, the California Police Chiefs Association said following Monday's revisions that it has lifted its opposition to SB 54, formally named the California Values Act, which would limit law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities.

Buddha would have helped persecuted Rohingya refugees, Dalai Lama says

September 13, 2017

Washington lawmakers who once enthusiastically supported Aung San Suu Kyi's rise to power in Myanmar have shifted this week to criticism over her silence in the face of a bloody military crackdown on ethnic minorities, the latest sign that the nation's fragile democratic project is on tenuous footing.

Auburn Is Making Some Coaching Changes

September 13, 2017

But we believe in our players, I'll tell you that. Lindsey, Auburn's offensive coordinator, will be moving from the sidelines to the coaches' box on gameday while Hand, the offensive line coach, is moving down to the field. "This is Chip's deal and Chip is going to do a great job moving forward", Malzahn said. "Then you have the opportunity to punt". Stidham and the passing game haven't gotten going either.

Which Way Traders Signposts Biogen Inc. (BIIB), Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) Stocks?

September 13, 2017

Biogen Inc . (NASDAQ: BIIB ) soared 24.93% year-to-date. UBS maintained the stock with "Neutral" rating in Wednesday, July 26 report. The firm has "Market Perform" rating by Leerink Swann given on Friday, February 5. The corporation markets products, including TECFIDERA, AVONEX, PLEGRIDY, TYSABRI, ZINBRYTA and FAMPYRA for multiple sclerosis (MS), FUMADERM for the treatment of severe plaque psoriasis and SPINRAZA for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).

Chainsaw-wielding nun helps clean up Florida community after Irma

September 13, 2017

A South Florida nun is going viral for what she's done in the days after Irma. Catholic schools in Miami-Dade county will stay closed until further notice according to the Miami Herald . And while social media is now rife with every nun pun imaginable, it's hard not to admire yet another great example of everyone lending a hand to recovery efforts so soon after a major disaster.

OSU's Brendan Vaughn arrested on drug charges

September 13, 2017

They were greeted by three men, two of which lived there and said their roommate, Vaughn, was in his room. When they got to his door, they could smell the marijuana and could hear a vacuum sealer running inside the room. Officers found a small pile of "green leafy substance" on the desk in front of the window and a shoebox with a vacuum-sealed food bag containing a "large" amount of what appeared to be marijuana, according to the affidavit.

Gerdau SA (GGB) Receives $4.00 Average PT from Analysts

September 13, 2017

Profund Advisors LLC boosted its position in Gerdau by 102.0% during the first quarter. Advisors Asset Management Inc. now owns 64,063 shares of the basic materials company's stock valued at $221,000 after purchasing an additional 13,600 shares during the last quarter.

Twins 2018 Home Opener Set For April 5 Against Seattle

September 13, 2017

Minnesota will open their season on the road in Baltimore to start the season. The series, previously announced, will be home games for the Twins. The opening homestand features three games against the Cardinals and four games against the Chicago Cubs.

School closure information for Southwest Florida in wake of Hurricane Irma

September 13, 2017

Lee County Schools and District Offices will also be closed through Friday, September 15th. Also, about 60 evacuees remained in one shelter as of Monday morning, officials said. A lack of power, internet and telephone service seems to be the biggest roadblock to opening, they said. And during the height of the storm, all shelters became pet-friendly, and pets were no longer required to be in crates.

State Authorities Helping in Investigation of Alleged Race-Based Attack in Claremont

September 13, 2017

Slattery said the children were in a backyard when some of the teens got on the table and grabbed a rope that held a tire swing. A New Hampshire child was taunted with racial slurs and almost hanged by teenagers, according to the family calling for action by police.

Aerial images of damage to the Florida Keys by Hurricane Irma

September 13, 2017

Strong river flooding is possible over the next five days in much of central Georgia and southern SC. That's because numerous islands are now inaccessible. - There are boil water orders in effect for parts of Broward County , and Miami-Dade County schools are closed until further notice. Flooded streets , damaged homes are what Floridians from Jacksonville to Key West woke up to on Monday.

Nomad Foods Limited (NOMD) Now Covered by Deutsche Bank AG

September 13, 2017

Systematic Financial Management boosted its stake in stocks of Nomad Foods by 549.9% through out the 2nd period. Nomad Foods (NYSE: NOMD ) previously issued its fiscal periodic earnings information on early Fri, Aug 25th. Company chares are trading at $15.36 just a bit higher than the 50 day moving average of $14.62 and well above the 200 day moving average of $12.99. The most current P/E ratio is 34.21 and the market value is 2.65B.

Schuette launches campaign for governor

September 13, 2017

Schuette repeatedly attacked the legacies of former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm, who left office seven years ago, and Pres. Barack Obama, who left office in January, blaming their policies for many of Michigan's current problems. Schuette, nearing the end of his second term as Attorney General, is throwing his hat in the ring to replace the term-limited Gov. Rick Snyder. Patrick Colbeck, R-Canton.

Jose weakens, turns eastward as Category 1 hurricane

September 13, 2017

We aren't now expecting to see any impacts from this storm into next week. Irma is finally starting to leave us alone. AccuWeather reports that there are "several paths" Jose can take by the third week of September, including impacting the mid-Atlantic, New England, or Atlantic Canada.

Florida police officers have thousands of new fans after Facebook photo

September 13, 2017

The three snapped a photo and the Gainesville Police Department shared it on its Facebook page. Unfortunately for some of the officer's new fans, two of the three in the photo are married. "5. Please do not call 9-1-1 and request this group respond to your 'incident'". "Not even all the water dropped by Harvey and Irma combined could quench the thirst this posts [sic] comments", wrote another.

Two missing after auto in Christchurch lake

September 13, 2017

They say the auto will be taken out of the lake, in the suburb of Halswell, today. The witness says there was a woman in the driver's seat of a auto parked on the bank of the Westlake Reserve lake with a man on the outside of the driver's seat trying to get in.

Tennessee sends 151 responders to help in Florida hurricane

September 13, 2017

As of 6 a.m., over 5.7 million customers were without power in Florida - that's roughly 58 per cent of all customers in the state. And many who drove to neighboring Georgia initially had nowhere to stay. "We must get more help to the islands", he added, "to rebuild homes and infrastructure and restore power, clean water and food supplies". Officials had been calling for people to leave areas along the St.

Utah man suspected of starting four wildfires in Central Oregon

September 13, 2017

OSP is asking for the public's help for any information on Wilson - or if anyone saw the vehicle he was driving (it has a distinct sticker in the back window) in any areas where wildland fires have broken out. Wilson was arrested and later indicted in Deschutes County on three counts of arson in the first degree and reckless endangerment. The fourth fire that day occurred in Klamath County, where charges have not yet been filed, Fugate said.

Pa. House GOP to test budget-balancing plan in growing stalemate

September 13, 2017

Stymied by dissension among Republicans, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives put off preliminary votes Tuesday on measures created to plug state government's $2.2 billion budget gap with money siphoned partly from public-transportation and environmental-improvement programs.

Seoul completes installation of THAAD anti-missile system

September 13, 2017

China on Thursday said it would agree to new United Nations sanctions on North Korea over its latest nuclear test, while Russian president Vladimir Putin resisted pressure from Japan and South Korea to support such measures. Trump has been pushing for the United Nations to impose more sanctions, all the while insisting the USA would launch a "major military response" if North Korea continued to threaten it or its allies.

Irma Leaves Flooding and Destruction Across Florida — Surveying the Damage

September 13, 2017

Monday, emergency management was still on a level 1 activation. " Most of North Carolina has been very fortunate in the wake of Hurricane Irma", Cooper said. Walton EMC reported another 27,332 customers without power . Check out our most powerful photographs . Tommy Nevitt carries Miranda Abbott, 6, through floodwaters from Hurricane Irma on the west side of Jacksonville, Fla., on Monday.

North Korea Receiving Russian Supplies Despite sanctions

September 13, 2017

China's Permanent Representative Liu Jieyi said that the United States must consider what he called the legitimate concerns of all parties and make it a part of its policy towards the region to not seek regime change in Pyongyang or a collapse of the country or an accelerated pace of reunification of the two Koreas.

Environmental Rules Waived For Calexico Border Fence Replacement

September 13, 2017

Clean Water and Clean Air acts. For the Calexico project, the existing 14-foot " landing mat " style fencing will be replaced with the bollard-style barrier that uses a "more operationally effective design" that will meet border patrol's operational requirements, DHS said.

Brazil's top court approves new graft probe of President Temer

September 13, 2017

The investigation is based on a wiretapped conversation of a former Temer aide, Rodrigo Rocha Loures, who allegedly discussed using his influence to shape the decree in return for bribes from a company. "Nobody should be indifferent to the personal and political responsibility of a public authority, notably the President of the Republic, such as appearing as under investigation in such a procedure", wrote Barroso in his decision.

Coyote hit by vehicle survives 30-minute drive trapped in front grate

September 13, 2017

Georgie Knox said in a Facebook post she was driving to work in the early morning last week when she struck a coyote in the road. A coyote in Alberta, Canada went for a wild ride last week after being hit by a woman's vehicle and being "embedded" in the car's grill.

'Pakistan does not seem interested in improving ties,' says Rajnath Singh

September 13, 2017

Chidambaram and Jairam Ramesh to resolve the problems facing Jammu and Kashmir for nine years. Pointing out that Pakistan will have to stop ceasefire violation, he said, "Our BSF and Army personnel are giving them a befitting reply and they will create such a situation that it (Pakistan) will have to stop these ceasefire violations today or tomorrow".

Swedes warned against trips to North Korea

September 13, 2017

Trump has been outspoken in condemning North Korea's test, at one point warning of "fire and fury like the world has never seen" if the nuclear threats continued. Opposition to THAAD has been fierce both within South Korea and without. " Seoul also seeks to achieve North Korea's denuclearization peacefully", Cho added.

The Red Sox announced their 2018 schedule

September 13, 2017

The Sox' Patriot Day opponent will be the Orioles on Monday, April 16. After two games in Miami against the Marlins, and an off day, the Sox will play their home opener at Fenway Park on Thurs., April 5 against the Rays. The Red Sox will close out the 2018 regular season with a six-game homestand at Fenway Park, with their final three games against the Yankees. The Braves (May 25-27), Phillies (July 30-31), Marlins (August 28-29) and New York Mets (September 14-16) will also come to Fenway ...

Bakersfield PG&E crews aiding Florida crews with power outages

September 13, 2017

Officials said they are looking for downed power lines, toppled trees and other storm damage that caused power outages. Gass said the local crews are expected to be working in the Tampa area for one to two weeks. "Our crews are ready for this", Bowness said. Courtesy KY Power -Kentucky Power employees pull out of the Pikeville Service Center on Tuesday to assist Florida utilities in restoring electric service following Hurricane Irma.

Did Trump Just Subtweet MSNBC Reporter Katy Tur?

September 13, 2017

Read original story Did Trump Just Subtweet MSNBC Reporter Katy Tur? 'My eyes widen. My body freezes. "It wasn't until hours later, when Secret Service took the extraordinary step of walking me to my auto, that the incident sank in", she wrote .

Netanyahu Urged to Lobby Trump on Future of Iran Nuclear Deal

September 13, 2017

Netanyahu, who is accompanied by a 30-member delegation of Israeli business leaders, said Israel was an "innovation nation" eager to share opportunities with Argentina in agriculture, water, IT, cyber security and health. The Israeli prime minister has been an outspoken critic of the Iran nuclear deal and had pressed former President Barack Obama against it. Argentina's 1980 Nobel Peace Prize victor Adolfo Perez Esquivel was also critical.

Protests Across Asia over Myanmar's Treatment of Rohingyas

September 13, 2017

Entire villages of Rohingya Muslims have been burnt to the ground. Suu Kyi, the de facto ruler of Myanmar as state counselor, has repeatedly come under criticism for her lack of action to help the Rohingya, a stark contrast to her previous image as a champion of human rights.

Steve Bannon, Ann Coulter confirmed for UC Berkeley 'free speech' week

September 13, 2017

A conservative group, the Berkeley Patriot, is hosting the event, and it confirmed that Bannon would be among those speaking at the university. Bannon was credited for being a driving force behind President Donald Trump's surprising victory during the 2016 election.

More Than 50 Animals Found Tethered To Trees In Florida County

September 13, 2017

The storm will reach the Keys by Sunday (Sept. 10) morning and is expected to move along or near the southwest coast of Florida Sunday afternoon. Sauve said 42 pet owners surrendered their pets to animal care on Friday, explaining they could not take them along to shelters or higher ground - a hard but much more humane solution as the storm gets closer.

United States Steel Corporation (X) CFO Acquires $1001029.26 in Stock

September 13, 2017

Legal & General Group Plc owned approximately 0.24% of United States Steel Corporation worth $9,311,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. In recent action, United States Steel Corporation (X ) has made a move of +15.98% over the past month, which has come on weak relative transaction volume.

Romania is a member of the World Tourism Organization's executive council

September 13, 2017

Today, our country has obtained a seat in the governing body of the World Tourism Organisation, following the submission of the application by the Ministry of Tourism . The Executive Council of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation, made up of 33 member states, is the governing body that coordinates the work of the organisation in between the sessions of the General Assembly and makes sure that the organisation's activities are carried out.

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