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WGL Holdings Inc (WGL) Needle Moving -0.53%

September 16, 2017

Acadian Asset Management LLC now owns 148,490 shares of the biopharmaceutical company's stock valued at $3,661,000 after acquiring an additional 138,941 shares during the period. Several equities analysts recently commented on FGEN shares. Stifel Nicolaus reissued a "buy" rating and issued a $38.00 price target (up previously from $32.00) on shares of FibroGen in a research note on Thursday, June 22nd.

Body of missing Sointula woman has been found

September 16, 2017

There were no further details. Roscovich was reported missing on September 12 at 9 p.m., six days after her last sighting, when she said she was heading down Vancouver Island to seek medical treatment, according to the RCMP . Roscovich worked with fish-farm opponent Alexandra Morton on the documentary Salmon Confidential. Friends request that Roscovich's family's privacy be respected.

Islands hit by Irma bracing for another hurricane

September 16, 2017

Interests in the Caribbean should watch this system closely, especially locations in the northern Leeward Islands that were recently devastated by Hurricane Irma . Wind gusts up to tropical storm strength are possible and rough seas with waves and swells averaging 7 to 9 feet or 2.1.to 2.7 metres are also expected with the passage of this system.

College Park non-citizen voting didn't pass

September 16, 2017

The council voted 4-3 Tuesday night in favor of the amendment that would have allowed legal permanent residents and undocumented immigrants to vote in its municipal elections. The city clerk would have created a supplemental voter list that would include non-citizens who meet other qualifications to vote in the city. In Massachusetts, the city of Cambridge and the town of Amherst have moved to introduce non-citizen voting and are awaiting approval, according to the Massachusetts State House ...

Sebastian Vettel storms to brilliant Singapore pole

September 16, 2017

Nico Rosberg prevailed in last year's race, the first in Singapore since the inaugural race in 2008. "Whatever happens along the way happens". "I have a lot of faith we can stay here all weekend". The BBC , Sky Sports , Daily Mail and the Autosport.com website all reported that Renault was going to split with Red Bull after 2018, without naming sources.

Catalan mayors defiant over independence vote pressure

September 16, 2017

The Catalan government plans to hold a referendum on self rule for the wealthy northeastern region on October 1, despite strong opposition from government which has challenged the vote in the Constitutional Court. Folch said that the European Union expressed its readiness to recognize the results of Catalonia's upcoming independence referendum to calm down the financial market, as the bloc is afraid of economic instability which might be caused by the region's splitting from Spain.

Omar Khadr is denied unsupervised contact with radical sister

September 16, 2017

A hearing to consider loosening Khadr's bail restrictions pending an appeal of his conviction by a US military commission for war crimes was originally scheduled for August 31 in Edmonton, but was rescheduled for Friday at 9 a.m. In 2010, he was sentenced to eight years following a United States military hearing in which he agreed to plead guilty to murdering a U.S. soldier in violation of the laws of war, attempted murder, conspiracy, providing material support for terrorism and spying.

At least four dead following multiple vehicle crash on M5

September 16, 2017

Avon and Somerset Police said the collision happened between junction 16 near Almondsbury in south Gloucestershire and junction 14 near Falfield. 'The closure is likely to be in place for a considerable amount of time and we ask people to avoid the area.' (Picture: @wyevape) The road has been closed in both directions.

UNSC Condemns Missile Launch as 'Highly Provocative'

September 16, 2017

The council "stressed the importance of working to reduce tension in the Korean Peninsula" and reiterated "the importance of maintaining peace and stability on the peninsula divided between authoritarian North Korea and democratic South Korea ".

Melania Trump used in billboard in Croatia to market English classes

September 16, 2017

The ad is promoting the Američki Institut, an English language school based in Zagreb, which is also where the sign has been spotted. The marketing campaign aims to remind people "of the importance of knowing the world of languages and how much knowledge is essential for worldwide success", said Brett Campbell, Institut's co-founder, in an interview with local newspaper Vecernji List.

PM Narendra Modi's engagements on his birthday: Full schedule

September 16, 2017

Earlier, Modi had stressed that the project will start a new chapter of prosperity for Gujarat. The inaugural event, held on the occasion of PM Modi's 67th birthday on Sunday, will also see the culmination of the fortnight-long Narmada Mahotsav - launched by the Gujarat government to celebrate the completion of the work.

Gen VK Singh wrongly tweets announcing death of Arjan Singh

September 16, 2017

Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman visited the marshal in the hospital. However, an IAF statement issued a few minutes ago said: "Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh is critically ill". Prime Minister Modi too took to Twitter and said that he is praying for the speedy recovery of Arjan Singh. In 2016, the crucial air base at Panagarh was renamed Air Force Station after the Marshal.

Husband files plea seeking cancellation of NIA probe in Hadiya case

September 16, 2017

According to an HT report, the Kerala man has also said that his wife is under huge pressure and is being tortured by her family. Her father moved the Kerala High Court and claimed his daughter was indoctrinated and forcibly converted. The top court said it had entrusted the task to the NIA as a neutral agency to get a "whole picture" and ascertain whether the particular instance was limited to a "small pocket" or was there "something wider" to the issue.

Don't disturb peace during Durga Puja: Mamata warns BJP, RSS

September 16, 2017

Some people are trying to play dirty politics over Durga Puja. On September 4, the Trinamool Congress chief had directed the police to stop any attempt of Shastra Puja (weapon worship) on Vijaya Dashmi. "This is not appeasement [of minorities]". It is what we have inherited since Independence. "It is not our invention", she said, according to India Today .

Caribbean seeks assistance amid looting after Hurricane Irma

September 16, 2017

In a blog post on www.virgin.com, he said the region needed a "Disaster Recovery Marshall Plan" to aid in recovery and the long-term revitalization of its economy - a reference to the multibillion-dollar USA program that helped rebuild Western European after the devastation of World War Two.

Complaint filed in Hollywood nursing home deaths

September 16, 2017

Broward officials said that the nursing home was in compliance with state and federal rules that require an evacuation plan. After a third emergency call, the fire department sent more crews to the scene. The eight deaths at the Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills , days after Irma struck, stirred outrage at what many saw as a preventable tragedy, and heightened concerns about the welfare of the state's large elderly population with 2.8 customers still without electricity.

Canadian PM concerned over Rohingya crisis

September 16, 2017

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has expressed concern over the attacks on Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar and urged the country's leadership to end the violence. The longtime human rights icon and Nobel peace laureate has been berated for failing to speak up for the Rohingya minority amid a crisis that has shocked the worldwide community.

Anti-doping group wants Winter Games ban of Russian leaders

September 16, 2017

Oswald did not say how many athletes could be involved, but said the first hearings would start next month. "The main task is to prove that the guys are right, that they have never doped and that they were unfairly banned from taking part in the Olympic Games", their coach Alexander Kuznetsov told Reuters , saying the lawsuit's objective was to "clear the athletes' names".

Aide on Trump's border wall: 'Definition of a wall' needs a conversation

September 16, 2017

While some Democrats have signaled their tentative support for tax reform, many are waiting to see the details of a plan and even more have said they will not support a bill that gives the richest Americans a tax cut. Earlier Wednesday, Sanders said the president is "committed to the wall". "So, like it or not, I don't see how you get a deal done that doesn't include the wall", he said.

Hurricane Irma: UK seeks foreign aid overhaul to help British victims

September 16, 2017

The Prime Minister's spokesman said: "We began detailed work after the election to change the rules to prevent precisely these kind of scenarios". Baroness Shas Sheehan, the party's spokesperson for global development, said: "The UK should be doing everything it can to help people affected by Hurricane Irma, both in UK territories and in the rest of the region, and which budget that comes from is frankly irrelevant".

Top Senate Republican on tax says Big Six won't dictate tax reform

September 16, 2017

Brady added that the budget is necessary for a tax revamp. The Finance Committee has its own priorities, including a dividends-paid corporate integration proposal to remove the double layer of corporate taxation, said Marc Gerson, a former Republican tax counsel for the House Ways and Means Committee.

Independence Cup: Pakistan wins and so does cricket

September 16, 2017

When I first thought of coming, obviously there was little bit of nervousness within myself", he said. Welcoming the West Indies tour Sethi said both the countries had been friends for last four years, he maintained that the tour has been finalised by West Indies Board after being satisfied with security arrangements made for World XI team.

Diyas springs upset to reach semis in Japan

September 16, 2017

Japanese qualifier Miyu Kato breezed into the semifinals as well with a 6-1, 6-3 triumph over Serbia's Aleksandra Krunic. Diyas, who underwent wrist surgery a year ago, would not be beaten, however, and regained her composure to force her way back into the match at the start of the third set.

Does a credit freeze protect me from all fraud?

September 16, 2017

One of the three major US credit bureaus, Equifax, has been hacked, and they say that that means that an estimated 143 million USA consumers have now been exposed to the threat of identity theft. They also should monitor their credit and debit card accounts for unauthorized transactions. To find out if you been impacted visit the website: equifax security 2017 dot com.

DR Congo forces kill at least 18 Burundi refugees

September 16, 2017

John Mwanamboka said the refugees were killed in Kamanyola area in South Kivu province's Walungu territory after they allegedly rioted and the Congolese army made an attempt to control the situation. DR Congolese soldiers responded with gunfire when some of the refugees hurled stones, said refugee Aline Nduwarugira. A United Nations spokeswoman said she could confirm at least 18 deaths but that the number was likely to rise, adding that many refugees had taken shelter at the United Nations ...

Ousted Egyptian President's life sentence upheld

September 16, 2017

Morsi is already serving a 20-year sentence after being convicted for the killing of protesters during demonstrations in 2012. In 2014, Egypt charged Morsi and nine others with endangering national security by leaking state secrets and sensitive documents to Qatar .

Injuries, suspensions and line-up vs Real Sociedad

September 16, 2017

Real Madrid have won their last 10 away league games in a row. The Brazilian left-back was sent off during the 1-1 draw against Levante for kicking out at Jefferson Lerma in the 89 minute of the game. Where can I watch Real Sociedad - Real Madrid? Marco Asensio should return from a shaving-related injury to start alongside Bale and Isco in the final third, while Raphael Varane is pushing for a start after returning to the squad against APOEL.

OIC has no locus standi to comment on Kashmir: India at UN

September 16, 2017

It also posted India's response to the OIC statement. The OIC has no locus standi on India's internal affairs. The OIC has made comments on Kashmir several times over the years. The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation has no locus standi on India's internal affairs. He further advised the OIC to refrain from making such references in the future.

Amla, Perera power World XI to 7-wicket win vs Pakistan

September 16, 2017

Amla and Perera added 69 runs off just 29 balls as WXI overhauled the target of 175 runs with a ball to spare. Arthur said Pakistan, a relatively inexperienced and young team, had failed to keep its discipline in the last five overs in the second game.

Iraqi forces attack ISIL in Akashat near Syria border

September 16, 2017

Akashat, which has natural gas reserves and was once a major source of phosphate production, lies some 100 kilometers south of al-Qaim. The offensive, supported by a US-led air alliance, was also aimed at tightening Iraq's hold on its border with Syria, a spokesman for Iraq's Joint Operations Command, Brigadier Yehia Rasool, said in a statement on Saturday.

Knife-wielding man arrested at London train station

September 16, 2017

Four officers managed to pry the white handle from the man's hand and handcuff him on the tiles of Birmingham New Street. The incident came as police were on high alert across the country following a terror attack on a London Tube train that injured 22 people.

Not Salman Khan, this actor to star in action franchise 'Dhoom 4'

September 16, 2017

For nearly one year, the debate was on whether which of Bollywood's superstar will play the lead in one of the most famous action movie trilogy's fourth part, " Dhoom 4" but after much speculation between Salman and SRK , King Khan has won the crown after all.

Milan Melindo makes weight on second try after weighing heavy

September 16, 2017

In his first try at the scales, Melindo weighed 109.25 pounds, which was over the 108-pound weight limit. IBF champion Milan Melindo (L) and challenger Hekkie Budler (R) pose with IBF supervisor Matthew "Fritz" Gaston during their mandatory Saturday morning weighin before their championship fight tonight at the Waterfront Hotel & Casino in Cebu City.

Justice Dept. Rolling Back Obama's Community Policing Program

September 16, 2017

The move marked another shift away from Obama administration priorities and federal scrutiny of local law enforcement, which Attorney General Jeff Sessions believes can wrongly malign police departments and hurt officer morale. "This decision is wrong, reckless, insensitive, and immature", caucus Chairman Cedric Richmond, D-Louisiana, said in the statement. Kanya Bennett, ACLU's legislative counsel, called it "truly appalling".

GOP senators ask Tillerson to close Cuba embassy over attacks on diplomats

September 16, 2017

So far, 21 Americans have been injured from the sonic attacks. The victims - the guessing is that it was some kind of technology attack in their Havana homes - suffered hearing loss, headaches and dizziness. Two Cuban diplomats were expelled from the United States in August, after which US and Cuban officials started working together to investigate the attacks, which the Cuban government has insisted it is not behind.

3300 homes under preevacuation notice due fire in Douglas County

September 16, 2017

The smoke billowed from the so-called "Range Five Fire" burning near the Highlands Ranch Law Enforcement Training Facility. Fire crews from South Metro Fire Rescue responded to the fire which was burning near dozens of homes. There were at least 50 units working on the fire from several agencies. South Metro Fire tweeted that the blaze has grown to 46 acres and firefighters are headed to the area to protect structures.

Temple staffers held for rape

September 16, 2017

The other accused, Rajender Thakur, a cook, is on the run. The Odisha Pilgrim alleged that she was raped on September 11 in the temple premises. The woman said that she had gone to Barsana police station to file a complaint, but the police refused to file an FIR.

India, Pak begin talks on Indus Waters Treaty

September 16, 2017

In a previous statement, the bank praised "the spirit of goodwill and cooperation" that both India and Pakistan demonstrated in the last meeting and hoped that they would maintain this spirit to peacefully settle the current dispute as well.

Modi government launched 'electoral bullet train', says Congress

September 16, 2017

The country's principal opposition party, the Congress, accused the Modi government for devising the same policy of announcing packages and benefits ahead of every state election. Congress spokesperson R.P.N. Singh, too, pointed out that since the BJP had come to power at the Centre in 2014, 259 passengers had been killed and 973 injured in 29 major railway accidents - despite this abysmal track record, the government, he stressed, was paying no attention to railway safety.

Trump says travel ban 'should be far larger'

September 16, 2017

In his fourth and - so far - final post, Trump said his "proactive and nasty" approach had allowed the USA to make "more progress in the last nine months against ISIS than the Obama Administration has made in eight years". He was tweeting just hours after an explosive device went off on the District Line train while it was in a station in south west London . "Must be proactive and nasty!", the United States president said in another tweet.

Six now dead from nursing home that lost power

September 16, 2017

Three people were dead when authorities arrived at The Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills, Tomas Sanchez, police chief in Hollywood, Fla ., told reporters Wednesday. Authorities said that five people died and more than a dozen were treated for breathing fumes from the temporary power sources in separate instances in the Orlando, Miami and Daytona Beach areas.

Flexion Therapeutics Inc Sentiment Increases on Better Stock Potential

September 16, 2017

Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE:OMC) has risen 1.15% since September 15, 2016 and is uptrending. The shares were acquired at an average price of $17.02 per share, with a total value of $26,891.60. Flexion Therapeutics, Inc is a United States-based specialty pharmaceutical company. The company has market cap of $753.29 million. The Firm is focused on the development and commercialization of local therapies for the treatment of patients with musculoskeletal conditions, beginning with osteoarthritis, a ...

Market Monitor: SuperTrend Line Below Share Price: Vanguard Ftse Europe Shares Etf

September 16, 2017

Moving averages are considered to be lagging indicators meaning that they confirm trends. The AO is usually planned as a histogram in which bars higher than the preceding bar will be colored green. Many traders will use a combination of moving averages with different time frames to help review stock trend direction. Traders may use these levels to help identify stock price reversals.

ACB raids Goa opposition leader's residence

September 16, 2017

When asked if Chandrakant would be arrested, ACB superintendent of police Bosco George said that if he is not able to give a satisfactory reply and we require him for custodial interrogation then we may decide about it. The complaint was substantiated with the documents obtained under the Right to Information Act which revealed that the then government in September 2014 had awarded the beach cleaning contract of the North Goa beaches to Bhumika Cleantech Services Pvt Ltd at a annual cost of ...

Police Searching For Man Who Tried To Kidnap Woman In Auburn

September 16, 2017

Investigators said the man grabbed the girl by the arm with his right hand and threatened to hurt her while holding a knife in his left hand. Once the woman got to her auto, the man tried to get into the vehicle before she drove away, the victim told investigators.

Pounding the Pavement on Shares of Helius Medical Technologies Inc (HSDT)

September 16, 2017

The rating was maintained by Piper Jaffray with "Buy" on Tuesday, August 25. These shares are worth $200,000 and were traded at $20 each. Adams Diversified Equity Fund Inc. Prnewswire.com's news article titled: "Lannett Reports Fiscal 2017 Fourth-Quarter And Full-Year Financial Results ..." with publication date: August 23, 2017 was also an interesting one.

Verizon Wireless is dropping 213 rural ME customers

September 16, 2017

Verizon has stated that it terminated the contracts of rural customers who used too much data, despite the fact that customers had signed up for Verizon's unlimited data contract. Verizon is not offering customers the opportunity to stick with the carrier by any condition and has deemed affected customers' primary place of use as "outside the Verizon service area".

Major fire breaks out at the famous RK Studios

September 16, 2017

According to officials, the level-two fire was confined to electric wiring, electric installation, decoration equipment in 100×80 sq ft area on the ground floor of the building. "We have managed to bring it under control", he added. The prominent film studio was named after the legendary actor Raj Kapoor . The first movie produced by the RK Studio was "Aag", which came in the same year of its establishment.

Cuomo to visit US Virgin Islands to survey damage

September 16, 2017

Residents in the larger St. Thomas are anxious food supplies could run low before they are replenished. "The village where I live is devastated", said Dominique Olive from French Town on St. Mapp said President Donald Trump is expected to visit the Islands within a week. Anyone who goes from the BVI to the US VI in these circumstances does not want to stay there.

Gov. Justice pushes for road bond approval

September 16, 2017

Justice began his comments by saying the October 7 election "is the single biggest vote West Virginia will make in the history of the state". Justice said he has concluded the $2.4 billion road construction plan, which would also include revenue from the sale of state Parkways Authority and GARVEE bonds, which do not require public approval, is the only viable way to jumpstart the state economy, saying it will instantaneously create "tens and tens of thousands of jobs".