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Netanyahu to urge Trump to scrap Iran nuclear deal

September 17, 2017

In a private meeting ahead of their respective United Nations addresses, Netanyahu is expected to lobby Trump take a new direction in Washington's approach to the Iranian nuclear agreement. Netanyahu has repeatedly warned that Iran presents an existential threat to Israel, as well as the entire world. Israel's military force has just completed a comprehensive 11-day exercise created to address issues that could arise in a possible war with the Iranian-backed Hezbollah proxy force, based in ...

Central Carolina Fair Worker Falls From Ferris Wheel

September 17, 2017

A man suffered minor injuries after falling from a fair ride in Greensboro on Friday night. The fair worker climbed up the ride and tried to dislodge the auto that was stuck. He was taken to the hospital and has been released. He has since been released. The ride was inspected by state officials and approved for future use.

Man dead after shooting inside restaurant in downtown Toronto

September 17, 2017

Brister said police were called to Michael's On Simcoe Restaurant, 100 Simcoe St., near Adelaide Street West and University Avenue, for a shooting at 8:53 p.m. Police are looking for one male suspect who fled the scene on foot. They have not released a detailed description. The restaurant was the scene of a targeted shooting nearly two years ago when a man and a woman were shot by two masked men.

Beware of Georgia Power post-Irma scams!

September 17, 2017

FPL is restoring power according to its detailed plan, which includes generation facilities going back on line first which restores power to critical infrastructure such as hospitals, police stations and 911 services, then they restore feeders which feeds the largest amount of customers along those lines and then come the smaller lines into individual neighborhoods.

Japan: Typhoon Talim grounds over 800 flights, leaves 1400 homes without electricity

September 17, 2017

Typhoon Talim made landfall on Sukumo, Kochi Prefecture, around 5 p.m. after first making landfall in Kagoshima Prefecture in the morning, and is expected to rip through western Japan, with rough weather forecast for large areas of the country, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

Couple leaves Rs 100-cr asset, daughter to become monks

September 17, 2017

In preparation, they had started living separately and announced their decision on August 22. "One can not stop anyone when religious calls", they said. Majority usually wait for their children to grow up and become well-settled before they turn to monkhood. Prakash Bhandari, Secretary of Sadhumargi Jain Shravak Sangh in Neemuch , said that as far as he knew this was unprecedented.

Americans Burned in Acid Attack at French Train Station

September 17, 2017

Four American women have been attacked at a Marseille train station, according to the Daily Mail. She did not have any more details and spoke on condition of anonymity, per the French judicial system. Two of the women were treated for shock. Police do not believe the attack is terror related. The alleged attacker was arrested. He told police he acted in the name of the Islamic State group.

North Atlantic Treaty Organisation to decide on Afghanistan troop question in one month

September 17, 2017

Pavel is on an official visit to Albania in the context of meeting of the chiefs of staff of North Atlantic Treaty Organisation members here on September 15-17. John Nicholson's requests. The Albanian government is willing to send more troops to Afghanistan, thus enhancing its military representation in worldwide missions, a press statement from the Albanian Ministry of Defense said Saturday.

Trump on taxes, wants lower corporate tax rate

September 17, 2017

Still, he called promoting savings and investment a "top priority" as Congress and the White House craft a tax plan. Manchin said he was one of seven senators invited to Tuesday's dinner with the president. "It would be devastating". Donnelly is even claiming Trump voters are his voters. Interviews with a broader group of House Republicans representing districts in California, Pennsylvania, Illinois and NY found broad unease with the prospect of the deduction's elimination.

Jefferies Downgrades Rating On Ramco-Gershenson Properties Tru (RPT) To "Hold"

September 17, 2017

Short traders are feeling a little more bearish on shares of the company of late if you pay attention to the change in short interest. ProShare Advisors LLC now owns 65,141 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock worth $127,000 after buying an additional 52,485 shares during the last quarter.

Trump retweets video of golf ball hitting Hillary Clinton in the back

September 17, 2017

But the move comes as the Democrat has been back in the news promoting her memoir about her loss, " What Happened ". The retweet comes amid a number of tweets and retweets on Sunday, that included him referring to North Korean President Kim Jong Un as "Rocket Man," and one from "Trumpism 5.0" that shows a map of the U.S.

Six security men killed in bomb blast in Pakistan

September 17, 2017

On August 11, a powerful bomb blast killed at least three people and wounded more than 20 others in the Char Mang district of Bajaur, authorities said. Security forces have cordoned off the area and kicked off a search operation in the surrounding areas for the culprits. But militant groups are still able to carry out bloody attacks, particularly in the northwest.

Australia call up Handscomb as cover for injured Finch

September 17, 2017

Australia T20 squad: Steve Smith (c), David Warner, Jason Behrendorff, Dan Christian, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Patrick Cummins, Aaron Finch, Travis Head, Moises Henriques, Glenn Maxwell, Tim Paine, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa. Six alternatives have been tried and now both Smith and coach David Saker reckons that Travis is apot for the spot. Smith feels the Chennai surface is likely to be full of runs and highlighted the importance of big runs from the top order.

North Korea does it again: Fires missile over Japan on Friday

September 17, 2017

In the latest test North Korea fired an intermediate range ballistic missile over Japan and into the Pacific Ocean, according to the U.S. military's regional command, which said the launch did not pose a threat to North America. President Donald Trump said he was briefed on the situation. "Numerous things happening, including North Korea", he said. Tom Karako with the Center for Strategic International Studies says North Korea is thumbing its nose at sanctions.

Ryan says Trump made right call on immigrants

September 17, 2017

The previous chief of staff, Reince Priebus (ryns PREE'-bus), was a Ryan friend. US House of Representatives speaker Paul Ryan said on Thursday there was no deal reached between President Donald Trump and congressional Democratic leaders on a program to protect people brought into the United States illegally .

US Coercive Approach Not to Work in Case of Iran: Leader

September 17, 2017

Imam Khamenei gave the enemies a warning in case of breaching the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, reached between Iran and the P5+1 regarding Iran's peaceful nuclear program, by saying: Any wrong move, by the domineering powers towards the JCPOA, will face the Islamic Republic's response.

Irma: abandoned pets' owners facing criminal charges

September 17, 2017

Florida authorities are planning to press felony charges against those irresponsible and heartless pet owners who left their furry family members outside on their own while Hurricane Irma hit the state, the New York Post reports . In the wake of the hurricane, other animals may still be outside or abandoned. Palm Beach prosecutors said they intend to hold offenders accountable.

Trump to Rabbis: Hopeful for Significant Progress in Middle East Peace

September 17, 2017

The call with the Jewish leaders lasted just under nine minutes, and was without a single question from the call's participants. Trump's track record with the American Jewish community has been riddled with difficulties from the start of his presidency.

Ambassador encourages people to pay attention to Barbuda after Irma devastation

September 17, 2017

Before and after satellite images shows damage from Irma on the island of Barbuda . "Global human cooperation is an absolute necessity", Browne told Time.com . John and St. Thomas, which have no power, running water, or cell phone service. Some 10 days after Hurricane Irma decimated the islands , the Sunwing flight left Toronto Friday night loaded with emergency supplies such as water purification systems and hygiene kits, plus building materials including hammers, nails, wood and ...

Mani Ratnam Announces New Project With Arvind Swamy, Jyothika, Vijay Sethupathi

September 17, 2017

The statement further added that the project will start rolling from January 2018. A source close to Ratnam confirmed the film will be an action-thriller and will be a departure from the filmmaker's usual style of films. However, Simbu was brought in his place after he chose to pass the offer as he was committed to two other Telugu projects already. To make the film more bigger, Mani Ratnam has roped in brilliant technicians as well including his favorite composer and Oscar award victor AR ...

South Korea performs missile drill

September 17, 2017

Russian Ambassador to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya said Russia will enforce sanctions imposed on Pyongyang this week by the UN Security Council, but go no further than that. He stressed that existing sanctions must be implemented comprehensively, fully and immediately. "We call upon the DPRK to fulfil its obligations as expressed in UNSC resolutions", it said.

Manager of nursing home where 8 died has been charged before

September 17, 2017

There are lots of questions surrounding the nursing home in south Florida where eight people died and many more were sent to the hospital. The deceased patients have not been identified. The facility called Scott's emergency number two more times, Defede said, as well as an emergency number in Tallahassee, and was repeatedly told that they were going to get help.

Millions of Florida Homes and Businesses Still Don't Have Power

September 17, 2017

Florida Power & Light Company said Thursday that power had been restored to 97 percent of high-priority critical infrastructure, including all hospitals, emergency operations centers, air and seaports, correctional facilities and active military installations in its service area.

Valuable win in Wales keeps undefeated Munster on top

September 17, 2017

Driving rain in Swansea didn't make for a classic, but Munster hung on and their margin of victory could have been greater had Tyler Bleyendaal kicked his goals. Half-time; 7-15. 44 mins: S Davies pen, 10-15; 51 mins: T Bleyendaal pen, 10-18; 57 mins: S Davies pen, 13-18; 64 mins: S Davies pen, 16-18; 77 mins: T Bleyendaal pen, 16-21.

Japan to play a bigger role in development of NE

September 17, 2017

The India-Japan joint statement had referred to cooperation between the two sides to develop the North Eastern States as a "concrete symbol of developing synergies" between India's Act East policy and Japan's Free and Open Indo Pacific Strategy.

N Uttam Kumar Reddy invites professionals to join Congress

September 17, 2017

They voted to make Mr Narendra Modi the Prime Minister with the hope that he would fulfil his promises. Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi has realised that millions of professionals across the country could play an active role in strengthening democracy and he, therefore, made a decision to form AIPC (All India Professionals Congress) with former Union minister Sashi Tharoor as its chairman, Reddy said.

GOP leaders say tax reform plan is coming soon

September 17, 2017

Meanwhile, Heitkamp, North Dakota's former tax commissioner, said in a statement that any chance to talk with the president about issues important to her own state "is an opportunity I welcome". "High-speed trains are wonderful to think about, but I said we'd like to have high-speed connectivity, broadband and internet services", he said. Sen.

London terror attack: Teen was apprehended at Dover departure area, police reveal

September 17, 2017

Both were awarded MBEs for services to children and families in 2009. "They told me to leave". Residents are being directed to the nearby Staines Rugby Club and have been told they won't be able to return home tonight. Scotland Yard said it was "a precautionary measure following the arrest of a man in Dover". The suspect will be moved to a south London police station, the Metropolitan Police said.

Search for missing boaties called off for the night

September 17, 2017

A search is underway for two boaties reported missing after a plane spotted debris and a life raft near Jackson Bay, Westland. He was taken to hospital. Police are in contact with the men's families to keep them updated. It's likely a shoreline search will restart but not a helicopter search. The vessel has been confirmed as the Wendy J, based in Greymouth, and wreckage is spread over a large area.

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. Increases Holdings in Telefonica Brasil SA (VIV)

September 17, 2017

Company shares last traded at $15.82 a tad above the 50 day moving average of $15.09 and barely above the 200 day moving average of $14.61. World Asset Management Inc now owns 69,745 shares of the Wireless communications provider's stock worth $1,036,000 after purchasing an additional 1,030 shares in the last quarter.

Pakistan will waste time by raising Kashmir issue in UNGA

September 17, 2017

A day earlier, Pakistan's Foreign Ministry had said that PM Abbasi would be raising the Kashmir issue at the UN. Swaraj and Asif "expected to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit and the SAARC group meetings", the news agency said.

Morgan Tsvangirai hospitalised in SA for emergency surgery

September 17, 2017

Mnangagwa, who has since returned, dismissed local media speculation that he had been poisoned. "In his usual light-hearted manner, President Tsvangirai said he was more worries about the country's health, urging Zimbabweans to vote wisely next year so as to deal with the multi-layered afflictions of the country's political economy".

Analyst Opinion Summary: Dean Foods Company (DF), Umpqua Holdings Corporation (UMPQ)

September 17, 2017

The stock rose 0.36% or $0.07 reaching $18.17. The stock changed 1.29 million shares at hands on August 29, 2017 versus to the average volume of 1.24 million shares. Piper Jaffray downgraded Umpqua Holdings Corp (NASDAQ: UMPQ ) on Thursday, April 21 to "Underweight" rating. New York-based Qs Ltd Llc has invested 0.01% in Umpqua Holdings Corp (NASDAQ: UMPQ ).

Don't block Dreamers from their goals

September 17, 2017

Wearing a T-shirt from the immigration advocacy group Make the Road New York, Mexican-born Dreamer Martin Batalla Vidal speaks to a reporter about the lawsuit that he led challenging President Trump's phase out of the DACA program. Napolitano helped create the program in 2012 as Homeland Security secretary under President Barack Obama . But, given that the government knows where to find them, Ruben and Ana fear retribution for speaking out.

Chihuahuas beat Memphis 3-0 to hold off elimination

September 17, 2017

El Paso pitching has held Memphis to only three runs in the last 31 innings. Triple-A El Paso is a win away from repeating as Pacific Coast League champions. The Chihuahuas were blanked for the fifth time this season, while the Redbirds' staff recorded their sixth shutout of the year. The Chihuahuas have won two games in a row and all three home playoff games this season.

Middle Tennessee QB Brent Stockstill out vs

September 17, 2017

I think we've got to be able to become more balanced but that means other people have to be able to make plays and we need other people to step up and step in. The Gophers jumped out to a 20-3 lead at the half, with a big boost in Jacob Huff's interception return for touchdown with fewer than two minutes left.

Hostaged Marawi priest Chito Soganub rescued

September 17, 2017

There was no information on the fate of other hostages that Suganob said could reach more than 200, including six other teachers from Dansalan College, when he appealed to Duterte on a video released by IS in May as proof of life. In a Facebook post around 7:42 am Sunday, Presidential Peace Adviser Jesus Dureza said: "Got this just now from Franklin Franklin M. Quijano: For info sir father Chito Suganob together with one other was rescued by troops near Bato mosque".

Protesters Attack St. Louis Mayor's Home

September 17, 2017

Louis Public Library and 10 businesses as protesters marched downtown and in the Central West End. In his first interview since the acquittal, Stockley told the St. Hundreds of people were protesting in St. Louis after a judge found former St. Louis police officer Jason Stockey not guilty after he shot 24-year-old Anthony Lamar Smith, a black man, five times following a high-speed chase.

'Security threat' grounds British Airways flight in Paris

September 17, 2017

As reported by the Metro, the British Airways plane was immediately surrounded by Paris police and fire vehicles due to the #security threat and according to a witness, James Anderson, all passengers were then searched by armed police. "We were then told the aircraft had to move to another part of the airport". It was followed by the pilot announcing they had to evacuate on account of a " direct threat " involving the flight specifically.

BJP celebrates PM Modi's 67th Birthday as Seva Diwas

September 17, 2017

According to reports from the Economic Times , all ministers of the party will be attending events that will be held nationwide. "We will make #NewIndia under your able leadership", Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar said on Twitter.

Hamas to dissolve government for Palestinian unity

September 17, 2017

Deadly clashes between Fatah and Hamas erupted in Gaza in June 2007, after which Hamas set up a rival government, leaving Fatah and the Palestinian Authority running parts of the West Bank not under Israeli control. Egypt recently invited top Hamas officials to Cairo for reconciliation discussions, and last week, Abbas sent a delegation of representatives to Egypt as well.

Options for North Korea are 'effective and overwhelming'

September 17, 2017

The weapon launched by Seoul could target the site from where the North had sent its missile over Hokkaido. The distance was approximately equal to the distance from North Korea to Guam which is home to a United States military installation and is a probable target of Kim.

Woman stabs boyfriend after finding him naked with 12-year-old daughter

September 17, 2017

The 12-year-old girl told police Parks has touched her inappropriately in the past. A Cleveland man faces felony charges after his girlfriend found him sexually assaulting her 12-year-old daughter and stabbed him several times at a West Side home, records say.

One person dead after motorcycle crash in southwest Wichita

September 17, 2017

According to LcPl. Judd Jones with SCHP, a Harley Davidson motorcycle and a Suzuki motorcycle were traveling east on US 521 when the Suzuki, with two people on it, began to slow down. Delara was taken to the hospital where he died from his injuries. He did not say if the passenger was wearing a helmet. Williamsburg County Deputy Coroner B.

China opposes DPRK's missile launch: FM

September 17, 2017

Friday's missile launch was the 13th ballistic missile test in North Korea this year. "Currently the situation on the Korean Peninsula is complex, sensitive and serious". "Our firmness today is our best antidote to the risk of war, to the risk of confrontation". Russian ambassador Vassily Nebenzia warned that there is no alternative to a peaceful solution.

Lear Corporation (NYSE:LEA) Traded 10.8% Above Its 50 Day Average

September 17, 2017

The stock declined 4.41% or $3.03 reaching $65.71 per share. Thor Industries, Inc. (NYSE:THO) has risen 48.76% since September 15, 2016 and is uptrending. RBC Capital Markets maintained Agrium Inc. As per Thursday, August 25, the company rating was initiated by BTIG Research. The rating was maintained by UBS on Thursday, September 29 with "Neutral".

3 takeaways from Week 3 win over Samford

September 17, 2017

Samford didn't pick up its inaugural first down until the 9:46 mark of the second quarter. Later, a fumble by Fromm deep in Bulldog territory gave Samford another opportunity, but Jordan Weaver's field goal attempt was blocked by J.R. Georgia's final tune-up for SEC play became the expected blowout that most anticipated Saturday night against Samford. "The good thing is, we've got a good stable of backs to try and accomplish that".

Saquon Barkley hits the afterburners on 85-yard TD catch

September 17, 2017

As if we needed another reminder of the Penn State running back's ridiculous speed, he gave one anyway, blowing past defenders for an 85-yard touchdown early in the first quarter against Georgia State on Saturday night. Barkley hinted that the best may be yet to come for him and Penn State."I feel faster (than he did last year)", Barkley said. "It was kind of weird. Then he just naturally turned around".

FPL says power returning earlier than expected after Irma

September 17, 2017

The Juno Beach, Florida-based power utility company serves roughly 4.8 million accounts and 10 million people across the state. In Florida Power & Light's 35-county service area, which includes roughly 5 million customers, more than 86 percent had power Saturday.

Trump pretends his tax plan won't be a giveaway to the wealthy

September 17, 2017

White House Budget Director Mick Mulvaney said the target date is September 25. The US President has said he hopes to lower the corporate tax rate from 35 to 15 per cent. President Donald Trump has been reaching out to Democrats to discuss a tax revamp. And some conservatives were voicing concerns about Trump's newfound fondness for making deals with Democrats, as he did last week on the debt ceiling with House Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of NY and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of ...

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