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Philippines: Commission On Human Rights Budget Dropped To $20

September 13, 2017

Zeid, addressing the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) assembly in Geneva, has called on the Philippine government to uphold global human rights obligations after expressing grave concern over Duterte "open support for a shoot-to-kill policy" regarding suspects.

GA Gov. expands state of emergency to entire state

September 13, 2017

Wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour with tropical storm-force winds could whip through starting Monday morning and into Tuesday, forecasters said. New drywall, new insulation, repaired door frames and fresh paint - Joey Spalding was still finishing repairs at his home on Tybee Island almost a year after it got flooded by Hurricane Matthew.

Mnuchin Says Trump Didn't Want a One-Year Budget Deal

September 13, 2017

House Speaker Paul Ryan says the deal the president cut with Democrats on spending, the debt and Harvey aid made sense, with one devastating storm and another looming. GOP health care efforts collapsed in the Senate in July. The Senate's vote comes off the heels of the measure passed in the House Wednesday, which allocated $7.85 billion for Hurricane Harvey relief funding with near-unanimous support.

VACC prepares for House hearing on impeachment raps vs CJ Sereno

September 13, 2017

Among the Supreme Court documents Gadon used were official lists of Sereno's travel expenses and appointment letters. Again, 30 lawmakers voted in favor of Gadon's complaint and 4 voted for its dismissal. Lawyer Eligio Mallari and Dante Jimenez, chairman of the Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC), filed the first the impeachment complaint against of Sereno on August 15 before the Office of the Secretary General, which 16 congressmen subsequently endorsed.

Ready to reconcile with Fatah with no conditions: HAMAS

September 13, 2017

Hamas says it is ready to discuss reconciliation with the rival government of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas without preconditions. The official al-Ahram daily quoted a source close to the Hamas movement as saying that a representative of the group would arrive in Cairo Thursday to inform Egypt about Hamas' decision.

Berkeley loosens rules on police pepper-spraying protesters

September 13, 2017

Police Chief Andrew Greenwood sought the permission at an emergency council meeting. Under the amended policy, police are still prohibited from using pepper spray to control or disperse crowds and can not spray those engaged in unlawful but nonviolent resistance, such as lying down to block a street or doorway.

UC announces support of California suing Trump administration over DACA

September 13, 2017

For us, functionally, today is the same as yesterday. If Congress were not to act and DACA began to expire, about 300,000 people could lose their status in 2018, and more than 320,000 would lose their status from January to August 2019.

Kenya opposition boycott opening session of parliament

September 13, 2017

The September 1 announcement by the Kenyan Supreme Court that the poll had been "invalid, null and void" appeared to take Kenya, including, it seemed, both of the main political protagonists completely by surprise. NASA leaders had called on its members to boycott the session graced by President Uhuru Kenyatta . Now in 2017, the court's decision to annul is a move that may change Kenyan politics forever and inspire electoral reform.

Surat: Patidars disrupt BJP Yuva Morcha event, set buses on fire

September 13, 2017

Ahead of high profile visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japan counterpart Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, tension gripped Gujarat's Diamond city where youth BJP workers and Patidar agitation activists clashed that led to rioting in Patidar dominated Varachha area of the city.

Louis Cardinals release 2018 schedule; open the season on the road

September 13, 2017

The Nationals will conclude the 2018 home slate with a six-game homestand against the Mets and Marlins (Sept. 20-26), and will finish out the regular season with the aforementioned three-game road trip to Colorado. The Mets will get their first look at the Nationals the following week, with a three-game series in Washington. Opponents include Tampa Bay, the Phillies and Washington Nationals.

Equifax Lobbied for Easier Regulation Before Data Breach

September 13, 2017

On its website, Equifax asserted that the company "acted immediately" to stop the hack, and "promptly engaged a leading, independent cybersecurity firm which has been conducting a comprehensive forensic review to determine the scope of the intrusion, including the specific data impacted".

W&T Offshore, Inc. (WTI), Level 3 Communications, Inc. (LVLT)

September 13, 2017

WTI has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. Prudential Financial Inc. acquired a new position in W&T Offshore during the 1st quarter valued at about $124,000. While considering growth estimates of the company, it has next quarter growth estimates of -50% whereas during current quarter it has 100% estimations over growth, comparing to the estimations of 144.6% during current year and -59.3% for next year.

Wallaby star unleashes storm over same-sex marriage

September 13, 2017

He was immediately inundated with dozens of replies criticising him for his stance. Some conservative lawmakers threatened to resign if Turnbull did not stick to the public vote, while more liberal members said they would side with the opposition Labor Party to secure same-sex marriage if the PM did not resolve the issue.

Hydro One crews to help Florida in wake of Irma

September 13, 2017

That's 64 percent of the state's power customers, and there are several counties where 80-90 percent of customers are without power. Many customers already have their power back on, but more are waiting to get their AC blowing again. FPL prioritizes returning power to those critical facilities. The electricity company would then turn its attention to areas that are home to supermarkets, gas stations and other community services.

Little Rock To Submit Bid For New Amazon Headquarters

September 13, 2017

We learned Amazon's second headquarters could bring in 50,000 jobs to the city. Amazon's "request for proposal" (application) reads the project will invest $5 billion. "That just sounds great". According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metro area had a population of 731,612 in 2015.

Flames break out at Robert E. Lee Elementary School in Tampa

September 13, 2017

Its 330 students and 49 staffers haven't been in school this week because all Hillsborough County schools were closed in advance of Hurricane Irma. A Tampa Heights magnet elementary school at the center of community controversy because it bears the name of Confederate General Robert E.

Prep Volleyball Roundup: Gap bests Draft, Fort picks up win

September 13, 2017

Megan Yett netted a game-high 26 kills in the win for Nampa Christian. Caitlynn Maggard put up 15 assists and 10 digs for Central. Holly Golenor chipped in with 13 digs for Cole Valley Christian. The scores were 25-16, 16-25, 17-25, 25-14 and 16-14. The Rebel coach earned her 200th career match victory as her team knocked off Wheeling Linsly 25-11, 25-10, 25-11 on Tuesday.

Man Shot On Boston Common, 2 In Custody, Police Confirm

September 13, 2017

The two injured were believed to have suffered non-life threatening injuries to their lower bodies. Boston Police Commissioner William Evans said that all three were known to each other. A video posted to Twitter showed people leaving the Boylston T stop. "If you are on campus, go to the nearest available room and lock/barricade the doors, and silence phone", read an Emerson College statement.

Soaked and hungry Rohingya refugees seek shelter in Bangladesh

September 13, 2017

At least 294,000 ethnic Rohingyas have fled across the border to Bangladesh since fighting broke out on August 25, according to a situation report from the Inter Sector Coordination Group (ISCG) in Bangladesh. The visit also saw the leaders of both countries discuss the Rohingya issue. Many of them feel that they are by far safer in India than in Myanmar.

UP Farmers Get Loan Waiver Cheques From Re 1 to Rs 18

September 13, 2017

Hundreds of farmers - big and small - have similarly been left bewildered as the Uttar Pradesh government headed by chief minister Yogi Adityanath follows up on its poll promise of waving farm loans up to Rs 1 lakh to ease agriculture distress in the state's rural hinterland.

Reserve Bank of India will introduce 100 rupees coin

September 13, 2017

The new coin will be launched to mark the birth anniversary of MG Ramachandran, founder of Tamil Nadu-based political party AIADMK. The coins will also bear the Lion Capital of Ashoka Pillar in the centre with the inscription "Satyamev Jayte" on the obverse side.

Know how Rishi Kapoor reacted on Rahul Gandhi's 'dynasty politics' comment

September 13, 2017

At the University, Rahul said, "It's a problem in all political parties in India". Nagpur: Taking a dig at Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi's statement that the core constituency of right-wing leaders are those who can not get a job, Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev on Tuesday said that for people who have perspective, and a vision, there is a lot of work in this world, but for those, who are devoid of any vision, there is no job.

Day After Ouster From AIADMK, Dinakaran Removes EPS From Party Post

September 13, 2017

Minutes after the resolutions were passed Dinakaran held a press conference in Madurai and said that the general council meet was itself of no outcome as it has been challenged in the courts and unless a verdict in the case comes out during the end of October, none of the resolutions passed in this meeting will be binding on the party.

POTUS: to Support Dems for Debt Ceiling Proposal

September 13, 2017

But those two words - " tax reform " - mean much different things to Democrats and Republicans, just like the three word phrase, 'health care reform, ' making bipartisanship much more hard to formulate. "I think the Republican Party survives if it can prove that it can govern", says John Feehery, who was the spokesman for former House Speaker Dennis Hastert.

Guard stabbed at Brisbane private school

September 13, 2017

Police say he was also stabbed in the arms and while his injuries are significant, they are not life threatening. Inspector Geary said it was not clear what the offender had been doing when the security guard spotted him or how the security guard managed to raise the alarm after he was attacked.

Why There Won't Be a Debt Ceiling Crisis in December

September 13, 2017

Trump told North Dakotans last week that Heitkamp is a "good woman" and called her on stage with elected Republicans during an event he held to rally support for his tax cuts in Bismarck. They are hoping to make progress on forging the budget plan, which is required to stave off potential Democratic blocking tactics and pass the subsequent tax bill only with GOP votes.

Telangana makes Telugu must up to Inter

September 13, 2017

The Chief Minister further said that schools failing make Telugu mandatory will be de-recognised and not allowed to be function in the state. A senior official in the education department told TOI that the schools will have to obey the directions and there is no other option available for them, both in the government and private sector.

UN Security Council steps up sanctions on defiant North Korea

September 13, 2017

Mr Rycroft called the resolution "a very significant set of additional sanctions", declaring "we are tightening the screw, and we stand prepared to tighten it further". "If it agrees to stop its nuclear program, it can reclaim its future". He argued that "economic warfare works" in North Korea. Ambassador Han Tae Song said North Korea denounced Washington's "evil intention" and would "make sure the United States pays a due price".

Six months cooling period in divorce cases can be waived off

September 13, 2017

The judgment was delivered by a Bench of Justices AK Goel and UU Lalit in an appeal against a judgment of the Delhi High Court. The current verdict has come in response to a Delhi couple's petition, who insisted for the six-month waiting period to be waived off, because they had been living separately for eight years and were confident that they would not reconcile.

Alameda Point residents asked to avoid drinking tap water

September 13, 2017

The alert comes after the East Bay Municipal Utility District found evidence of quality issues in the Alameda Point drinking water system, probably caused by a "cross-connection" between a drinking water line and an irrigation line. Today, the area is home to popular businesses such as the Rock Wall Wine Company, Hangar 1 Vodka, and Faction Brewing as well as residential buildings and office spaces.

House Passes Disaster Aid Package with Debt Ceiling Increase

September 13, 2017

The House voted 316-90 for the measure that would refill depleted emergency accounts as Florida braces for the impact of Hurricane Irma and Texas picks up the pieces after the devastation of the Harvey storm. Sen. Ben Sasse of Nebraska was succinct in a tweet that used fewer than a third of the 140 characters allowed in that format, simply calling the deal "bad".

UN Security Council Unanimously Adopts Tough New North Korea Sanctions

September 13, 2017

It was slapped with sanctions (along with India, which also conducted tests), but those were gradually lifted as the world found no alternative to this new geopolitical reality. Past year it detonated a nuclear bomb sending shockwaves through the global community. North Korea's state-run television shows leader Kim Jong Un hosting celebration events to congratulate his nuclear scientists and technicians behind the latest nuclear test .

Hurricane Katia forms in Gulf off Mexico's coast

September 13, 2017

Hurricane Jose is forecast to turn north and move across the southern Atlantic and not affect the US. It had maximum sustained winds of 50 miles per hour as of the 11 p.m. A slightly faster west to west-northwest motion is expected during the next two days. The NHC says the storm could become a major hurricane. Katia has "worrying characteristics" because it is very slow-moving and could dump a lot of rain on areas that have been saturated in recent weeks, Luis Felipe Puente, head ...

How Analysts Feel About Colfax Corp (NYSE:CFX)?

September 13, 2017

About 509,473 shares traded. It has outperformed by 44.52% the S&P500. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link . The company has a consensus rating of "Buy" and a consensus target price of $46.44. Hahn Capital Mngmt Ltd Liability Corporation holds 0% or 344,923 shares.

Aussies in Asia warned about North Korea

September 13, 2017

The THAAD is thought to be the world's most advanced interceptor. The U.S. began installing the THAAD system under South Korea's previous government. In South Korea, conservatives in particular have led the call for a fast deployment, while the United States has turned the screws by stressing that the deployment decision was a "official agreement" between the two sides.

Key points of latest United Nations sanctions against North Korea

September 13, 2017

Song Zhongping, a Beijing-based commentator on military affairs, said China should be prepared for an increase in Patriot and Tomahawk missiles in the region, as well as other weapons capable of hitting North Korean weapons facilities. Geng Shuang, spokesman of China's Foreign Ministry, said in a statement that the latest resolution "reflected the common position of its members to safeguard the peace and stability of the Korean Peninsula and the region, promote the denuclearization of the ...

Macron vows to rebuild Caribbean quickly

September 13, 2017

British billionaire Richard Branson , who rode out the hurricane in his wine cellar on his private Necker Island, wrote on his blog that Europe must have a vital role in the reconstruction and recovery of the region. Martin to Puerto Rico. Almost a day after Irma hit Turks and Caicos , government officials and families still haven't heard anything from Grand Turk, South Caicos and Salt Cay, hit directly by Irma's eye.

Court blocks redrawing Texas maps

September 13, 2017

The court's four liberal justices, Stephen Breyer , Ruth Bader Ginsburg , Elena Kagan and Sonia Sotomayor , would have allowed the redrawing of the affected districts. The state's current maps - adopted by Legislature after judges in 2012 tweaked boundaries drawn following the 2010 USA census - have been used during the past three election cycles.

Osinbajo arrives Akure for National Council on Niger Delta meeting

September 13, 2017

Osinbajo, who restated the commitment of the present administration towards rapid development of the Niger Delta region, added that "for us development of the Niger Delta region is not optional". "It, however, lacks evidence of development depicting its status as the proverbial goose that lays the golden egg". Mr. Joseph said the accident involved about three vehicles conveying some persons to Igbokoda for the Niger Delta meeting.

Girl, 4, sexually assaulted in school

September 13, 2017

The incident came to light when the child returned home from school in the afternoon and complained of feeling sick. The parents got anxious and took her to the MS Ramaiah Memorial Hospital where doctors confirmed that she had been sexually assaulted.

Brokers Change Their Target Price On Compass Minerals International, Inc. (NYSE:CMP)

September 13, 2017

The firm has "Hold" rating by Deutsche Bank given on Friday, August 14. BidaskClub upgraded Compass Minerals International from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 12th. Among 7 analysts covering Compass Minerals (NYSE:CMP), 1 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 6 Hold. (NYSE:CMP). 5,188 are held by Amalgamated National Bank & Trust.

Putin agrees peacekeepers may be stationed away from engagement line in Donbass

September 13, 2017

The conversation between the two leaders was requested by the German side. Russia's President Vladimir Putin on Monday said he supported widening the terms for a proposed United Nations force to protect observers monitoring the conflict in eastern Ukraine, but his proposal was unlikely to get Kiev's agreement.

Chris Christie Trashes Steve Bannon For Questioning His Loyalty To Trump

September 13, 2017

During last night's episode of The Daily Show , Trevor Noah analyzed former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon's interview with Charlie Rose for 60 Minutes . And on that weekend, I spoke the truth directly to the president of the United States. "I was there the whole Billy Bush weekend, I was there during debate prep - leading debate prep for the second debate - both on Friday and on Saturday".

Irma prompts 1st ever tropical storm warning for Atlanta

September 13, 2017

At 8:00 a.m. Monday, Irma was downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm. North Charleston Fire Chief Greg Bulanow said emergency vehicles would cease to operate with winds of 40 miles per hour or stronger, but he does not expect that to happen.

Toronto extends winning streak to four games — Blue Jays notebook

September 13, 2017

Baltimore has lost three straight one-run decisions and is 20-18 in such games. The winning rally came against Orioles closer Zach Britton (2-1), who entered the game to get the final out of the eighth. Maile singled and scored on a two-out double by Smoak on a drive that eluded the leap at the wall by right fielder Joey Rickard. Maile singled to third to tie the score at 2, and Urena hit the winning single.

Trump and first lady prepare to commemorate September 11

September 13, 2017

A fourth plane whose destination is believed to have been the Capitol crashed in a field in Pennsylvania after some of the 33 passengers on board attacked the hijackers. "That was the longest 12 minutes of my life", Pence told the crowd, CNN noted , before adding the shocking news that Flight 93 had gone down long before it reached its destination.

Britain unconditionally committed to maintaining European security: official document

September 13, 2017

The government denied it was implying a threat, saying it was a fact that unless Britain agreed to continue its security cooperation projects, including with the Europol law enforcement agency, then it would leave them after Brexit . The UK wants to continue contributing troops and military assets to European Union operations after Brexit as part of closer defence co-operation with the bloc, according to a new Government paper.

Dalai Lama: Buddha would have helped Rohingyas

September 13, 2017

Attacks by Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) militants on police posts and an army base in the northwestern state of Rakhine on August 25 provoked a military counter-offensive. Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein , the UN's high commissioner for human rights, accused Myanmar authorities of acting in a " clearly disproportionate " manner, "without regards for basic principles of global law", on Monday.

Bullet trains will boost employment, help India to export it: Railways Minister

September 13, 2017

The official, who in-charge of the bullet train project, said that while the deadline to launch the train will remain 2023, the railways is focused to start it keeping in view the Independence Day celebrations in 2022. Over two-third of the project will be in Gujarat and rest in Maharashtra. Sushant Mishra, Infra Advisor to the Indian Railways, told IANS that Japan was awarded the contract because there had been no accident on its bullet train networks.

Brexit: UK seeks defence partnership with EU

September 13, 2017

Speaking ahead of the paper's publication, Brexit Secretary David Davis said: "After we leave the European Union we will continue to face shared threats to our security, our shared values and our way of life". It will say the United Kingdom has the largest defence budget and development budget in Europe, while it has also committed to invest at least 50% of development spend in fragile states and regions.

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