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Hurricane Maria climbs northward; current track keeps it off coast

September 23, 2017

Mostly sunny and very warm with some patchy fog around in the morning. A second, and much less likely scenario, is that Maria moves much farther west over North Carolina than now suggested and the storm races northeast and impacts us with some wind and rain (as a much weakened storm).

U.S. student trapped in IN cave for three days

September 23, 2017

He was there for 60 hours, calling for help, and trying to find a way out of the cave. Cavar is a physics student and a member of the #Indiana University Caving Club who took a field trip to Sullivan Cave in Springfield, Ind., on Sunday last week.

Two Shot, One Killed in Drive-by Shooting in Hartford

September 23, 2017

Friday, Deputy Chief Brian Foley told the Hartford Courant . Tonight's shootings remain under investigation by the Hartford Police Depatement. One victim was shot in the head and was pronounced dead at the hospital a short time after.

How world leaders reacted to Trump's United Nations speech

September 23, 2017

Tillerson did not dispute Mogherini's characterization but said that while Iran might be meeting its obligations to the letter of the deal, it is violating its spirit. The Israeli leader drew a distinction between Iranians and their government, saying in Farsi to the Iranian people: "You are our friends". He then asked the Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, who is in NY for UN General Assembly meeting, to "show strong, revolutionary and revealing stance" in his speech at the UN.

How a dog wearing goggles and jacket is rescuing Mexico natural disaster survivors

September 23, 2017

Frida, a rescue dog from the Mexican navy's Canine Unit, has made headlines due to her heroic efforts following the 7.1-magnitude quake that rocked Mexico City on Tuesday. Amid frantic searches and rescue operations undergoing to help pull out people from under the rubble with shovels, a dog captured everyone's attention on social media.

China tells Japan not to abandon dialogue over North Korea

September 23, 2017

Britain's FTSE 100 was up 0.6 percent, while the pan-European FTSEurofirst 300 index rose 0.05 percent. He also reaffirmed that South Korea isn't reviewing nuclear armament. "Fundamentals continue to support emerging markets including those in Asia, although the Fed's latest stance did add a layer of uncertainty going forward".

Germany's Sigmar Gabriel slams Donald Trump's 'national egoism' in United Nations speech

September 23, 2017

Responding in his own address before the annual gathering of world leaders, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that Iran would not be intimidated by threats even as he promised to stick with the nuclear accord. Meanwhile, our continued adherence would be tied to a commitment by Iran and our partners to accept new terms. "We can not let a murderous regime continue these destabilizing activities while building unsafe missiles, and we can not abide by an agreement if it provides cover ...

Netanyahu: Trump Willing to 'Fix' Nuclear Deal

September 23, 2017

Rouhani continued by defending his country's participation in the nuclear agreement and offered a threat directed towards the USA, saying that Iran "will respond decisively and resolutely to its violation by any party". Trump blasted the deal as "one of the worst and one-sided transactions the United States has ever entered into". Earlier, the minister said that Russian Federation would defend the principles of the nuclear deal with Tehran.

Magnitude 5.8 Earthquake Shakes Mexico Coast Days After Deadly Quake

September 23, 2017

The temblor occurred 123 kilometre to the southeast of Salina Cruz, which is located on Mexico's southern Pacific coast in the state of Oaxaca, Efe news reported. It came four days after a 7.1-magnitude natural disaster shook the country, claiming 292 lives. "It feels lifeless", said Mariana Aguilar, 27, a hostess at a bar and restaurant who stood waiting for guests yet to arrive.

Sonoco Products Company (NYSE:SON) Shorts Down -8.59% - Shares Trading Down

September 23, 2017

SON has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. The company's revenue was up 2.9% compared to the same quarter past year. Vertical Research raised Sonoco Products from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating and set a $45.00 price target for the company in a research report on Wednesday, August 2nd.

Jose Mourinho tells Luke Shaw to improve to break into first team

September 23, 2017

Southampton are one of seven teams that only sit a single point outside of the top four, and have only lost once this season in the Premier League . The action at St Mary's gets under way at 3pm. Defending champions Real Madrid, coming off two draws and a loss in its first three home games, will try to rebound at Alaves on Saturday.

Negotiations with United States futile: Iran's Zarif

September 23, 2017

Federica Mogherini, the European Union foreign policy chief, said on September 18 that the Iran deal belonged to the entire world, not just the United States. Mr. Zarif said those complaints were all beyond the scope of the agreement struck in July of 2015, a position shared by other parties to the accord except the United States.

Michael Bevan expresses desire to coach Australian squad

September 23, 2017

Michael Bevan has expressed interest in becoming Australia's batting coach. Steve Smith , the skipper, recently was infuriated about the frequent collapses that have jaded the side and thought the batters needed to make proper decisions under pressure.

Iran unveils new ballistic missile

September 23, 2017

The state-run IRNA news agency quoted chief of the Guard's airspace division, Gen. Amir Ali Hajizadeh, as saying that the new missile, named Khoramshahr, "can carry several warheads for various uses". U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has said that the agreement must be changed or the United States could not stick with it. Iran has said its nuclear accord cannot be renegotiated .

Quake detected near North Korea nuclear test zone 'occurred naturally'

September 23, 2017

Earlier this month, when North Korea conducted its sixth and most powerful nuclear test ever, officials detected a 6.3-magnitude natural disaster, which was followed by a 4.1-magnitude quake - caused by the collapse of a tunnel at the mountainous site.

Seoul media say North might test nuke in Pacific

September 23, 2017

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un lobbed a string of insults at President Donald Trump on Friday, calling him a mentally deranged US dotard and hinting at frightening new weapons tests. "It is truly terrifying if something goes wrong". Kim's statement also seems to signal more weapons tests on the horizon - a worrying prospect given the North's willingness to back up its belligerent rhetoric against Trump with action.

India calls Pakistan 'Terroristan' in United Nations speech row

September 23, 2017

Relations between the nuclear-armed neighbours have worsened in recent times, mainly over Kashmir. The OIC, of which Pakistan is a member, routinely passes a resolution on Kashmir calling for the implementation of the United Nations resolution.

What's a 'dotard' anyway? Kim's insult to Trump

September 23, 2017

During the Friday remarks, Trump , who at times seemed to take on a Southern accent, also expressed his displeasure with Sen. Meanwhile, North Korea says it may test a hydrogen bomb over the Pacific Ocean moments after Trump threatened to destroy the country, with Kim replying saying the US President will regret his threats.

'Angry' bees attack protesters, police outside Kenya's Supreme Court

September 23, 2017

Police sealed off roads near Kenya's Supreme Court on Wednesday as judges prepared to deliver a detailed ruling laying out their reasons for annulling August presidential election. Odinga, meanwhile, accuses officials of the electoral commission of stealing the vote and has called for them to be jailed. All eyes are now on Nasa to see if they will drop their castigation on the officials even as the preparations for the fresh election continues.

M3.4 quake detected in North Korea

September 23, 2017

The site of the quake is near where North Korea on Sept 3 conducted its sixth and most powerful nuclear test in what it said was the detonation of a thermonuclear weapon. In a statement on Friday, Kim responded by calling the U.S. head of state "mentally deranged" and a "dotard" who would "pay dearly" for his comments - triggering Trump to describe him as a "madman".

Pakistan navy successfully launches air-to-surface anti-ship missile in Arabian Sea

September 23, 2017

The missile test has come just a day after pilots of the Chinese and Pakistani air forces conducted joint drills sitting in the same aircraft, which Chinese state-run media said was a reflection of deep mutual trust between the two militaries.

22-year-old Army officer martyred in Khyber Agency

September 23, 2017

Lieutenant Arsalan, 22, was deployed as the officer commanding the newly-established border post in Rajgal, Khyber Agency when he was hit by militant firing from across the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Two soldiers were also martyred and 15 were injured during the operation. The operation in Rajgal Valley, located at a height of almost 4,200 meters above sea level, and had eight passes of which the militants would use to enter Pakistan for their activities, was concluded late in ...

May proposes two-year 'transition phase' for Brexit

September 23, 2017

It sounds like she has definitely made up her mind on this. . Mrs May said it is in everyone's interests to find a creative solution on a future trading relationship with the European Union. "The key difference seems to be that Britain is no longer pushing for a bespoke transition deal, which ultimately kicks Brexit down the road by two more years, but it also is more likely to be acceptable to the European Union and suggests we will see a smoother exit and this ultimately may prove ...

China confirms will limit oil exports to North Korea

September 23, 2017

I will surely and definitely tame the mentally deranged U.S. dotard with fire. " Rocket Man is on a suicide mission for himself and for his regime", he added. In the 2016 " US-Korea Yearbook ", published in the spring by the US-Korea Institute at the School of Advanced International Studies, Han May Chan, then a second-year student, briefly laid out the argument that the success of economic sanctions against North Korea might depend on China's participation.

Trump made decision on Iran nuclear deal but does not reveal it

September 23, 2017

United Nations envoys are still reeling from Trump's threat on Tuesday to "totally destroy" North Korea , and if America is blamed for tanking the Iran deal, Trump may find it harder to cajole Kim Jong-Un into a diplomatic solution. He told a news conference later that if the us decides to break the agreement, "any choice and any option" are open for Iran - but he dismissed Trump's "baseless accusation" that the nuclear deal may be providing cover for Iran's eventual construction of ...

Kim calls Trump 'deranged' as Pyongyang hints at H-bomb

September 23, 2017

They were responding Friday to reports that North Korea's foreign minister had said his country might conduct such a test. Pyongyang conducted its sixth and largest nuclear test on September 3 and has launched dozens of missiles this year as it accelerates a programme aimed at enabling it to target the United States with a nuclear-tipped missile.

Nikkei slips from 2-year peak after North Korea brandishes H-bomb

September 23, 2017

A magnitude 3.4 quake, at a depth of 0 kilometers, has been recorded near the Kilju area in the North Hamgyeong Province of North Korea , according to the China natural disaster Networks Center. The North, which says it needs nuclear weapons to protect itself against the threat of invasion by a hostile U.S., responded on Friday with a rare personal rebuke from Kim, who called Trump "mentally deranged" and a "dotard" and threatened the "highest level of hard-line countermeasure in history".

Markieff Morris injury troublesome for thin Washington Wizards

September 23, 2017

Morris has a lot on his mind right now and he's expected to miss the start of training camp due to the case. According to the team's press release, Morris's surgery "went as expected" and was performed by Dr. Last season, the Wizards finished 49-33 mostly off the strength of the starting lineup remaining intact after years of being plagued by injuries. The Washington Wizards will open the season without forward Markieff Morris , who averaged a career-high 14 points and 6 1/2 rebounds ...

New York Community Bancorp's (NYCB) "Sell" Rating Reaffirmed at Piper Jaffray Companies

September 23, 2017

This volume capacity is dissimilar from 3 months average volume. The goal of a stock price analysis is to study the behaviour of stock prices. The higher the volume, the more active is the stock. They help determine the company's ability to continue operating. In the same way a stock's beta shows its relation to market shifts, it is also an indicator for required returns on investment (ROI).

Nucor Corp (NYSE:NUE) 2017 Q2 Sentiment Report

September 23, 2017

The number of shares now owned by investors are 82.85 mln. The firm presently has a $65.00 target price on the basic materials company's stock, up from their prior target price of $53.60. The legal version of this news story can be accessed at https://baseballnewssource.com/markets/bmo-capital-markets-reiterates-market-perform-rating-for-nucor-corporation-nue/1656922.html.

Justice Dept. Spending Nearly $60 Million to Combat Drug Crisis, Opioid Epidemic

September 23, 2017

The grants are part of almost $59 million dollar the Justice Department announced Friday it will spend the strengthen drug court programs and address the opioid epidemic nationwide. The Justice Department has focused on combating drug abuse by targeting health care fraud, taking down the largest online drug market, and launching an Opioid Fraud and Abuse Detection Unit.

U.S. sends warnings to North Korea ahead of UN General Assembly

September 23, 2017

He also said the US wants China to help step up pressure on North Korea by cutting off its vital oil supply, while Russian Federation can clamp down on foreign laborers from the isolated nation. Along with sanctions, "all of that [is] created to bring North Korea to the table for constructive productive dialogue", he said. McMaster said the Oval Office would not tolerate further threats from Pyongyang, saying the President would be left with no choice but to strike first if North Korea did ...

Police say intoxicated man forced 8-year-old to drive him around

September 23, 2017

The girl reportedly told police she and Cook, 24, got in the vehicle at her grandmother Brenda Spencer's house. A few minutes later, two bystanders noticed a child behind the wheel of the auto and called 911. Darlington Township police believed the suspect intended for the girl to take them across state lines. Police said they tried to give Cook a sobriety test, but he couldn't finish it because he was so drunk.

Kenyan President Calls Election Ruling A "Judicial Coup"

September 23, 2017

The supreme court of Kenya has heavily criticised the body responsible for organising the country's presidential election, casting doubt on its ability to hold a rerun next month after "disturbing" violations in the first poll. The sharply divergent decisions of the September 1 ruling, which were expounded on Wednesday, have offered a glimpse into a deeply divided court. She also asked Opposition leaders to tone down their rhetoric.

Canada Imposes Sanctions on 40 Members of Venezuelan Government

September 23, 2017

The Canadian sanctions follow that of the United States and comes after at least 125 people have been killed as Maduro has presided over a deteriorating economy and moved to nearly dictator status. Canada imposed sanctions on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his regime Friday to punish what it called "anti-democratic behavior". As well as President Maduro, the named figures include Vice-President Tareck El Aissami and the head of the constituent assembly, Delcy Rodriguez.

Church calendar for Saturday, Sept. 23

September 23, 2017

Jones, pastor of Wesley Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, will be the Evangelist. Lunch will be served following the service. The guest speaker will be Pastor Charles Henry and the congregation of El Bethel Missionary Baptist Church from the Three Creeks community.

Fears of Nuclear Explosion as North Korea Hit by 3.4 Magnitude Earthquake

September 23, 2017

The state's media reports the rumble was detected on the Earth's surface - citing a depth of 0km. This is a developing story. Did North Korea test another nuclear bomb?The question is up in the air after an quake was detected to have struck in North Korea today.

ASJ defeats ABVP, NSUI in UoH student elections

September 23, 2017

Congress students wing NSUI's Anju Rao stood third. SFI claimed that after 30 rounds of counting, all of the ASA alliance candidates are leading and sports secretary post was won by ASA candidate Lolam Sravan Kumar. Manjula from ASA was elected unopposed to the post of Research Scholars' representative to the GSCASH. Polling yesterday witnessed over 75% voter turnout.

Trump On Iran Deal: 'I Have Decided'

September 23, 2017

Gabriel urged the importance of cooperation - particularly when it comes to the North Korea crisis. "I think anybody else in my place would not have translated it", he said . U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley defended Trump's nicknaming of Kim as a way of "getting people to talk". Trump excoriated Iran in his debut address to the General Assembly on Tuesday .

Kim Jong-Un called Trump a 'dotard'

September 23, 2017

Kim shot back (sorry, bad choice of words) Friday by calling Trump a "mentally deranged USA dotard" and vowed the "highest level of hard-line countermeasure in history". "It still does a lot of what the last bill did and then some", Peters said. Under Bush, North Korea tested its first nuclear weapon, although the weapon was limited in its explosive power.

China imposes limits on oil supply to North Korea

September 23, 2017

Trump praised China on Thursday for what he said was instructions to its banks to cut off business with North Korea. The spokesman, Lu Kang, said Beijing complies with U.N. "Foreign financial institutions are now on notice that going forward they can choose to do business with the United States or with North Korea, but not both".

Piyush Goyal flags off Mahamana Express via video conferencing; interacts with passengers

September 23, 2017

There are two Mahamana Express trains in service already, each on Bhopal-Khajuraho route and Varanasi-New Delhi route. He also laid the foundation for toilet units under his pet project, Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan, in Shahanshahpur. The Prime Minister also said that "Swachhta" has to become " Swabhav " and it's our collective responsibility. He also pointed out that the poor were now aspiring to provide their children a better future and assured that the state government was with them in ...

Pakistan names 16-member Test Squad for Sri Lanka Series

September 23, 2017

Shah, who has taken 149 wickets in only 26 Test appearances, has struggled with his conditioning in recent months and was told by chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq that situation had to change. On September 9, the PCB announced the schedule of the Sri Lanka Tour to Pakistan 2017 (to be played at the neutral venue in UAE). The series comprises 2 Test Matches, 5 One Day Internationals, and 3 T-20I matches with last T-20I to be played at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore (subject to security clearance) on ...

Iranian president Rouhani says Tehran will boost its missile capabilities - state media

September 23, 2017

Trump put Iran "on notice" in February for test-firing a ballistic missile and imposed new economic sanctions in July over its missile programme and "malign activities" in the Middle East. sanctions and perhaps the collapse of the agreement. Iran says all of its missiles are created to carry conventional warheads only and has limited their range to a maximum of 2,000 kilometres, although commanders say they have the technology to go further.

Very soon I'll reveal my plan on Iran nuclear pact

September 23, 2017

The Trump administration has desperately sought a pretext to scrap or weaken the nuclear agreement, which limits the USA ability to pursue more hostile policies against Iran. Tillerson said President Trump has made it clear he does not intend to do that in this case. The Iranians, in turn, have threatened to respond to any US pullout by restarting nuclear activities that could take them closer to bomb-making capability.

Stay focused on Iran's bad behavior, nuclear and otherwise

September 23, 2017

Referring to Iran's 2015 nuclear deal with six world powers, including the United States , Trump said Washington " cannot abide by an agreement if it provides cover for the eventual construction of a nuclear program ". still finds " significant issues with the agreement ". Haley wasted no time condemning Iran when asked if there were ways to keep the USA in the nuclear deal while still addressing its concerns over Iran's impact on "peace and stability in the region".

Supermodel Reunion Claudia, Naomi, Cindy & Helena ... Back at It for Versace!!!

September 23, 2017

The Versace look was renowned for its boldness and excess. "The silhouettes are all new because the shapes from those days look dated today", Donatella revealed at a pre-show press conference. And celebrate women the show certainly did; appearing like goddesses in matching gold gowns the OG supers closed the show to George Michael's Freedom .

Girl trapped in rubble didn't exist

September 23, 2017

News media, officials and volunteer rescuers all repeated the story of "Frida Sofia" with a sense of urgency that made it a national drama, drawing attention away from other rescue efforts across the quake-stricken city and leaving people in Mexico and overseas glued to their television sets.

'Women have quarter of a brain', Saudi cleric claims

September 23, 2017

Saad al-Hijri was suspended from all religious activity in the southern province of Asir after his comment was widely pilloried on social media. Saudi Arabia is the only country in the world that bans women from driving, but it has been on a path toward changing the policy.

Bayonne to Amazon: build new headquarters here

September 23, 2017

More than 50 cities across the country and Canada are fighting to be the new home of the internet giant. Bayonne is unique in what it can offer: a 200-acre tract of undeveloped waterfront land facing NY harbor at the former Military Ocean Terminal Base (MOTBY).

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