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Barclays Africa Group ties with KPMG under review

September 15, 2017

The nine include the firm's chief executive officer‚ Trevor Hoole‚ and chief operating officer and country risk manager‚ Steven Louw. While the investigation did not identify any evidence of illegal behaviour or corruption by KPMG partners or staff, this investigation did find work that fell considerably short of KPMG's standards.

Hurricane Irma: What The UK Military Has Done So Far

September 15, 2017

Before heading to the British Virgin Islands , Mr Johnson visited Anguilla's Princess Alexandra Hospital, which suffered 60% damage as Hurricane Irma unleashed devastation, something he said was "pitiful" to witness. Describing his recent visit to the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and Anguilla, Mr Johnson said: "I've never seen anything like it - like the destruction.

Newstalk has suspended George Hook

September 15, 2017

The remarks, which related to a rape case in the United Kingdom, caused widespread condemnation. He said: "I made comments about rape on the programme that were totally inappropriate and unacceptable and I should never have made them". It is thought this letter, which was seen by RTÉ News, was not formally handed to management. Furthermore, both Tesco and Dalata Hotels Group have pulled advertising from Newstalk, with calls for other advertisers to abandon the station and Hook's show.

Bombardier to cut 95 Belfast jobs

September 15, 2017

The redundancies are not related to the firm's trade dispute in the United States but centre on the outsourcing of IT services, union leaders added. That was in response to severe financial pressure as cost overruns on its new CSeries jet drained cash out of the company. USA giant Boeing is objecting to the sale of the Canadian firm's aircraft - in particular its flagship CSeries passenger jets - at what it claims is a below-market rate, subsidised in part by a $1bn bailout from Quebec's ...

Predator gets 31 years for brutal killing of teenagerEllen Higginbottom

September 15, 2017

He said: 'You Mark Buckley had entered the park intending, as I find, upon attacking and sexually assaulting a female. Judge David Stockdale QC, told Buckley he subjected Miss Higginbottom to "a savage and brutal attack". Buckley planned to bury her body after dark, but when he returned to the park and moved her body, a police helicopter with heat-seeking equipment hovered overhead and he made off.

US President Donald Trump signs resolution rejecting white supremacists

September 15, 2017

He told reporters on the Presidential Airplane what they had said: "I think, especially after the arrival of Antifas, if you pay attention to what's going on there, you know, there are also many bad guys on the other side, . White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Trump and Scott had an "in-depth" discussion about the Charlottesville comments, "but the focus was primarily on solutions moving forward".

Independent Catalonia would need to apply to join EU: Juncker

September 15, 2017

The European Union's executive offered initial backing on Thursday to a Franco-German proposal to allow more permanent border checks within the bloc's free-travel zone. "And it is clear that some countries can not yet take the heat in the euro kitchen". With regard to the Western Balkans, the European Union should maintain a credible enlargement perspective, despite being clear that there will be no further enlargement during the mandate of this Commission, Juncker said.

Iceland's government collapses after PM's father vouches for paedophile

September 15, 2017

According to the Reykjavik Grapevine , the sex offender in question was Hjalti Sigurjón Hauksson, who was convicted of raping his stepdaughter nearly daily for 12 years. Hours later, the Reform Party, which has eight legislators, called for new elections as soon as possible. The party surged in 2016's election, winning 14.5% of the vote and 10 seats in parliament.

Angry Birds maker Rovio targets $1bn valuation

September 15, 2017

The range gives the company a market capitalization of between €802 million ($955.5 million) and €896 million. All the shares offered will have voting rights. It is "more than just a gaming company", she said, with sales from film and merchandising as well. "Listing gives new shareholders the opportunity to become part of Rovio's success story", Rovio chairman Mika Ihamuotila said in a statement.

One dead after multi-vehicle crash near Vaughan

September 15, 2017

The incident happened after 6 a.m. Friday near Steeles Avenue and Highway 27 just north of Albion Road and south of Highway 407. TTC routes are also affected by the closure. A female in her 20s suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries and a man in his 50s suffered minor injuries. Anyone with information should call police traffic services at 416-808-1900.

Jury to soon get case of teen tried in Slender Man stabbing

September 15, 2017

A second psychologist has testified about the delusional mental state of a girl who's admitted to helping stab a classmate almost to death in a Wisconsin park in 2014. " In my opinion, she was a normal child ", he said. "First of all, she was 12", Westendorf said, adding that Weier was influenced by a website focused on imaginary killers and boogeymen.

Europa league: Silva nets hat-trick as AC Milan wins big

September 15, 2017

Vincenzo Montella has claimed that AC Milan are yet to put in a flawless performance despite a 5-1 thrashing of Austria Vienna. French side, Marseille beat Atiker Konyaspor 1-0 in Group I as Portugal's Vitoria Guimaraes drew 1-1 FC Austrian champions, Red Bull Salzburg.

Tropical Depression 14 to grow into Tropical Storm Lee Friday

September 15, 2017

Strengthening is expected during the next couple of days, and the depression is forecast to become a tropical storm later tonight or Friday. Tropical Depression 14, located south of Cape Verde, is moving west at about 15 miles per hour. The storm is being steered by a high pressure ridge to the north. Forecasters also warned that Tropical Storm Jose could generate rough surf and risky rip currents off the Carolinas and up to New England over the next few days.

ULC Not a Recognized Union - Nigerian Govt Dismisses Strike Threat

September 15, 2017

The unions include the Ghana Medical Association, the Civil and Local Government Staff Association, CLOGSAG and the Ghana National Association of Teachers, GNAT. Our demands According to the statement, "once again, we reiterate these demands as follows: That Federal Government bans the stationing of the Army and Police in our workplaces and factory premises".

Kareena Kapoor Khan-Saif Ali Khan's son Taimur's cutest clicks

September 15, 2017

Tusshar shared the photo and wrote, "Three's company!" Laksshya and Taimur seems to be buddies in the making. While the duo has earlier played at Laksshya's birthday bash, the cuties now have become class mates as they learn to sway to rhymes and music.

Now, a company is selling flip flops with Trump's controversial tweets

September 15, 2017

Fashion in the United States seems to have found a new voice with a company selling flipflops highlighting some of President Donald Trump's most contradictory statements. Speaking to the BBC, the creator of the website President Flip Flops , Sam Morrison said that the product aimed to capitalise on Trump's "flip flopping" around in a fun way.

Norfolk Souther Corporation (NSC) Stake Increased by BB&T Securities LLC

September 15, 2017

The stock's market capitalization is 36.53B, it has a 52-week low of 89.92 and a 52-week high of 126.98. Insiders own 0.36% of the company's stock. Shares of Norfolk Souther Corporation (NYSE:NSC) traded up 0.39% during midday trading on Friday, hitting $121.12.

South African Dave Wessels linked with Munster post

September 15, 2017

He will also take with him highly-rated defence coach Jacques Nienaber. Despite the longstanding interest from Melbourne, columnists Iain Payten and Jamie Pandaram report that Munster have offered to fly Wessels to Ireland next week for talks.

GoPro's Hero6 Camera Leak Suggests 4K Recording At 60 FPS

September 15, 2017

In fact, it's hard to imagine someone going through the trouble of faking them anonymously for no apparent gain. This is according to what looks like final retail packaging for the new camera , which a reader photographed and sent to Photo Rumors .

Dead in MBTA Commuter Rail Incident in Natick

September 15, 2017

Trains on the Framingham-Worcester line were stopped in both directions at the West Natick station after the incident. Transit Police Detectives along with the Middlesex County DA's Office are investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident.

ECP orders federal police to arrest, produce PTI chief on Sept 25

September 15, 2017

ECP's Additional Director General Law has sent the arrest orders to Senior Superintendant Police (SSP) Operations to present Khan before the commission on September 25. A member of the bench Justice Irshad Qaiser said that show cause notice was issued to Imran Khan and he was asked to appear before the ECP in person.

Isis fighter from USA surrenders before Syrian Democratic Forces

September 15, 2017

The US-led Coalition told Rudaw English that as of Tuesday, SDF partner forces "have liberated approximately 42,000 square-kilometers in Syria" which is estimated to be "77 percent of the territory previously held by ISIS ". He has still not been brought back to the country as officials await instructions from the Department of Justice and the Trump administration, a military official told American Broadcasting Corporation.

United States Signs $500 Million Compact With Nepal

September 15, 2017

An agreement related to the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) compact programme aimed at Nepal's economic development and eradication of poverty was signed amidst a function held in Washington DC on Thursday. This is the first compact for the Trump administration, the first compact in South Asia, and includes the largest upfront contribution by any partner country.

Trump Administration Continues Sanctions Relief For Iran Under Nuclear Deal

September 15, 2017

U.S. President Donald Trump, who must make a decision by mid-October that could undermine the agreement, said Iran is violating "the spirit" of the 2015 deal under which Iran got sanctions relief in return for curbing its nuclear program. Haley supported this position and said the nuclear deal should not be "too big to fail" and that Iran must be held accountable for its missile programme, its support for terrorism and its human rights record.

Karim to continue as Kirkuk Governor, says Iraqi Parliament's dismissal 'illegal'

September 15, 2017

The U.S. does not support the referendum, arguing it will destabilize Iraq and harm the ongoing fight against IS. A Chevron spokesperson told CNBC that the group "seeks to work constructively with all stakeholders in any country in which it operates (and) with regards to any referendum, it is a decision to be made by those directly involved".

Trump responds to Parsons Green attack: United States must be 'proactive & nasty'

September 15, 2017

Trump took to twitter the early Friday morning urging authorities and others to take more "proactive" steps such as better policing of internet use by terrorist groups and calling for a "larger, tougher and more specific" travel ban. Station remains cordoned off. "Please avoid the area". May tweeted Friday: "My thoughts are with those injured at Parsons Green and emergency services who are responding bravely to this terrorist incident".

Aston Villa succeed with Henri Lansbury appeal

September 15, 2017

Villa drew 0-0 with Middlesbrough on Tuesday night, meaning it's two goalless home draws in a row, and just seven points from seven games so far as Villa have failed to hit the ground running after being one of the favourites for the title.

Typhoon Doksuri Hit Vietnam

September 15, 2017

Packing maximum sustained winds of 135 kilometers (84 miles) per hour, the typhoon made landfall in Ha Tinh province, beating down on six coastal districts, destroying roofs on some 62,500 houses and downing trees and utility poles, said disaster official Ngo Duc Hoi.

US Citizen Fighting For ISIS Captured in Syria

September 15, 2017

An American citizen was detained in Syria earlier this week after military officials found the individual was working in part with the Islamic State. 12. "If this was a USA citizen it would be the Department of State to find out the updates on that particular person", Dillon added. Col. Ryan Dillon, a spokesman for the U.S-led coalition fighting Islamic State, told reporters earlier that he was aware of the reports but referred questions to the State Department.

What should 'Dreamers' do now? Rutgers offering free DACA help Saturday

September 15, 2017

They should continue knocking on doors... "It meant safety and stability". "A lot of students are very fearful". "It still hasn't sunk in completely", the student said . "The statement said in part, ".what is not uncertain is Central Community College's firm commitment and support of DACA students". The PCC Dream Center plans to serve 20 families and 20 students each academic term through the college's community resource hub.

San Jose sues President Trump over DACA

September 15, 2017

San Jose #MayorSamLiccardo announces city has filed suit against #TrumpAdmin over looming end of #DACA program. San Jose is the 10th largest city in California, where 40 percent of its current population was born in another country.

Plus DI Above Minus DI for ETFS Commodity Securities Ltd (AIGA.L)

September 15, 2017

Welles Wilder in order to measure volatility. Simply put, the ATR determines the volatility of a security over a given period of time, or the tendency of the security to move one direction or another. The RSI, or Relative Strength Index, is a widely used technical momentum indicator that compares price movement over time. Developed by Larry Williams, this indicator helps spot overbought and oversold market conditions.

Indonesia swings back to trade surplus in August

September 15, 2017

Indonesia's non-oil & gas balance in August 2017 recorded a surplus of Dollars $2.42 billion. National statistics bureau announced on Friday that Indonesia's export grew 19.24 percent to 15.21 billion US dollars in August from a year ago.

Venezuela government, opposition make progress in talks

September 15, 2017

Medina reported that upcoming meetings with envoys of government of Nicolas Maduro and MUD will be on 27th of September, also in Dominican Republic. Previous talks between the Venezuelan government and opposition, which had been led by Zapatero and backed by the Vatican, had failed to bear any results in 2016.

Six Dead at Florida Nursing Home Left Without Power

September 15, 2017

The facility, Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills in eastern Florida, has been cited twice for violating federal requirements relating to its backup power sources, according to records reviewed by Stat . He said it was "inexcusable" that no one appeared to have called 911 as residents in their 70s, 80s and 90s sweltered without air conditioning in the summer Florida heat overnight.

President Trump visits, elderly in peril — WHAT'S HAPPENING

September 15, 2017

Mr Trump has promised to return to Florida "numerous times" as thousands of people begin the painstaking task of rebuilding their homes - adding that Irma's destruction was on a scale "nobody has seen before". "I want to thank everybody", Trump said. The governor described overturned mobile homes, washed-ashore boats and rampant flood damage. Trump pulled out of the Paris Climate accords earlier this year and had previously had called climate change a "hoax" perpetrated by the Chinese.

Stock Showing Surging Activity: Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS)

September 15, 2017

Morgan Securities LLC, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, by telephone at (866) 803-9204; or from Goldman Sachs & Co. The stock of Oasis Petroleum Inc. Analyst mean recommendation for this stock stands at 2.10. The stock of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc (NASDAQ:KTOS) has "Buy" rating given on Tuesday, January 17 by Canaccord Genuity.

Lukaku sends goal warning ahead of Everton reunion

September 15, 2017

As always, feel free to post your own Man United starting XI prediction in the comments section, and to opine on any other formations that you've seen online. "We have to be aware that we have to give our best every time in every game to stay there - that is up to us". The Belgian forward also struck on his Champions League debut on Tuesday as United beat Swiss club Basel 3-0 in Group A.

President to Survey Damage Caused by Irma

September 15, 2017

Trump said of Hurricane Irma and Harvey, as he met with a bipartisan group of moderate House lawmakers, pressing the case for tax reform. The agreement was announced in a joint statement from House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of California and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of NY, following a dinner the pair had with Trump at the White House.

Eagles drop in Federation Internationale de Football Association rankings

September 15, 2017

Nigeria's total point haul depreciated from 716 to 696. With the latest FIFA World rankings released overnight, we take a look at how the Caltex Socceroos are placed in Asia and in relation to potential play-off opponents in CONCACAF. In another surprise, Argentina is fourth in the rankings despite struggling to qualify for the World Cup after drawing its last two games - away to Uruguay and at home to Venezuela.

Toni Braxton Returns with First Single "Deadwood"

September 15, 2017

In 2014, Braxton teamed up with Babyface to release the duet album, Love, Marriage & Divorce . "Sex & Cigarettes is more about me feeling sexy, independent, and expressing my feelings". However, it's the album's titular track that Braxton can't wait for fans to hear, calling it "the signature to the album". "I did a lot of research to get me into character".

E-commerce giant Alibaba partners with New York Fashion Week

September 15, 2017

Alibaba Group president Michael Evans, said the deal would provide U.S. brands and retailers with the ability to reach China's growing consumer base and mature e-commerce market. For instance, Wang Tao, Shanghai-based designer also known as "China's Queen of the Suit", made her namesake label Taoray Wang a frequenter on the NYFW.

Merkel suggests Iranian-style nuclear deal for North Korea

September 15, 2017

German chancellor calls on UN Security Council to adopt diplomatic solution modeled on 2015 Iran crisis. The U.S. plans to seek a strong resolution Monday from the U.N. It is not yet clear what kind of device was detonated in the latest North Korean nuclear test, which took place on September 3, but it appears from the size of blast that the weapon tested was between the second and third stages of developing the hydrogen bomb-the type of nuclear device with the most destructive power-The ...

Attacked in bed, safe a few feet away: Cuba mystery deepens

September 15, 2017

Some suffer from mild brain trauma, known as a concussion, and others suffered from permanent hearing loss. However, they found nothing, according to several officials briefed on the investigation. "We do hold the Cuban authorities [responsible] for the safety and security of all of our people", he said last month. "We will continue doing this until we find out who or what is responsible for this".

Japón emite alerta por sobrevuelo de nuevo misil de Corea del Norte

September 15, 2017

Corea del Norte lanzó otro misil el viernes que pasó sobre Japón obligando a dar la alerta a la población para que se dirigiera a los refugios, el primer lanzamiento de misiles de la nación desde su prueba nuclear masiva hace más de una semana, lo que llevó a los funcionarios estadounidenses a emitir una dura ronda de condenas.

India, Pak Trade Fire In Jammu Sector, BSF Soldier Killed

September 15, 2017

Ct Bijender Bahadur, 32, sustained a bullet injury in early morning firing by the Pakistan Army, defence sources said. "The bullet has hit him on left side of abdomen and attained Martyrdom during evacuation", he said. On September 1, a BSF jawan also attained martyrdom in sniper shot fired from across the border. "They resorted to firing and shelling using small and heavy weapons on the IB in Arnia sub-sector at Nikowal, Budhwar, Buley-Chak, S.H.

Arunachal is all set for 'Swachhta Hi Seva' campaign

September 15, 2017

This follows an impassioned call by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi , ahead of the 3rd anniversary of Swachh Bharat Mission that falls on 2nd October. "In addition, there shall be simultaneous mass awareness campaign for promotion of "Twin Pit Toilet Technology" and cleanliness, health and hygiene using efficient and effective use of social, audio-visual and print media and also by engaging change agents like school children, women and grassroots leaders to create awareness and public ...

Parsons Green 'explosion': Passengers injured after 'blast' on District line Tube train

September 15, 2017

Emergency services are attending the station in west London after the incident during the Friday morning rush-hour. Horrified witnesses on social media claim people are "screaming and running off trains". "We have got two fire engines there". Early reports from various United Kingdom media suggest a small explosion occurred on the District Line of the London Underground system near Parsons Green, a station in the West London suburb of Fulham, at around 08:30 local time.

Islamic State Claims It Carried Out Deadly Attack in Southern Iraq

September 15, 2017

Baghdad Today quoted a police source as saying that "an IED exploded on Wednesday evening near the industrial district in Besmaya village, located on Baghdad-Wassit road, which left a person killed and eight others wounded". Attackers wearing security force uniforms and driving stolen army vehicles, used auto bombs and suicide vests to cause the explosions. Baghdad's central criminal court sentenced a Russian national to death by hanging for his membership in the Islamic State group, the ...

Euston Trains Cancelled After Huge Warehouse Fire In Harrow

September 15, 2017

Train services between Watford Junction and Euston are not running. Network Rail tweeted saying it would be a "big job to fix". Rail passengers using the West Coast Main Line through Cumbria are facing disruption today following a major fire in north west London.

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