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San Juan mayor slams Trump official's Puerto Rico comment

October 01, 2017

Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz of San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Friday tore into a comment made the prior day by the acting homeland security secretary, Elaine Duke , that federal relief efforts in the USA island territory were "a good news story". "Dammit, this is not a good news story". Ms Duke is scheduled to visit Puerto Rico later on Friday. When you are drinking from a creek, it's not a good news story.

The USA and North Korea Will Have Peace Talks in Norway

October 01, 2017

Sir Simon Gass, the Foreign Office political director until a year ago, was speaking at the launch of a paper by the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), a British thinktank, that said war with North Korea was now a real possibility. He said: "If we take that option, it will be devastating, I can tell you that, devastating for North Korea". North and South Korea would "become scenes of carnage", with millions of refugees spilling into neighbouring countries.

Trump puts NFL players on notice: Stand for national anthem

October 01, 2017

Trump has spent days attacking players who kneel during the anthem. On the Miami Dolphins' sideline, three players were on one knee during the singing of "The Star-Spangled Banner". 1, 2017. Trump says he began criticizing the players because he has "so many friends that are owners". The playing of the national anthem before athletic contests is a privilege, not a right.

Daines returns from trip to South Korea, Taiwan

October 01, 2017

Daines traveled to the Korean Demilitarized Zone to see the border known as the 38th parallel, he also visited Yeonpyeong Island to better understand the challenges that the military faces being in close proximity to North Korea. North Korea's ongoing provocations have President Trump and US Congress demanding the North give up its nuclear weapons. Taiwan had previously restricted trade in line with United Nations sanctions, but the latest move is aimed at denouncing Pyongyang's provocations ...

Hurricane Maria Weakens as It Moves North

October 01, 2017

Puerto Rico remains without power, except for generators, and phone service is spotty, as officials struggle to provide food and water to those affected by the worst storm to hit the island of 3.4 million in almost a century. The latest forecast doesn't have Maria actually making landfall in the USA, but the storm will be close enough to impact parts of the east coast. Some 25 towns remained cut off.

Rs 1 lakh reward for finding Pak-returned Geeta's parents: Sushma Swaraj

October 01, 2017

Swaraj, through a video message, announced that whoever will help Geeta in finding her parents will be rewarded with Rs 1 lakh. "I am assuring that we will not let her become a burden on you", Swaraj said with Geeta by her side. Ssushma also appealed to Geeta's parents to come forward to take her home and assured that the government will ensure that her all needs from studies to marriage will be taken care of.

Rugby Player Tries To Pet A Lion, Watch What Happens Next

October 01, 2017

Following the mishap, Baldwin had to endure two stitches and even miss the big game. He said: "Sorry all Ospreys fans for letting you and the team down by missing the game through the bite". "Should of know he wouldn't be impressed with me stroking his lioness before introducing myself to him first", he joked on Twitter after the incident.

COAS off to Kabul to meet President Ashraf Ghani, others

October 01, 2017

In the 72 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in September this year, the Afghan President - Ashraf Ghani - had made an appeal to Pakistan to work together against terrorism. The visit by Gen. Bajwa to Kabul comes amid growing pressures by Washington on Islamabad and the pressures continue to remain high on the country after the new U.S.

Trump returns to NJ this weekend; expected to attend President Cup

October 01, 2017

Plans are also in place for him, should he wish, to attend the closing ceremony at around 6 p.m. ET. The expectations gained more steam during Friday afternoon's play when two dark green Marine HMX-1 Nighthawk helicopters and two MV-22 Ospreys were practicing takeoffs and landings at Black Tom Island's large grass area just across the New York Harbor from Ellis Island and a two-minute drive from Liberty National Golf Club.

North Korea missile launch 'IMMINENT' as USA deploy nuke detection plane

October 01, 2017

The report cited an unnamed intelligence source saying South Korean and USA intelligence officials detected missiles being transported away from North Korea's Missile Research and Development Facility at Sanum-dong in the northern part of Pyongyang.

Donald Trump tells Rex Tillerson North Korea negotiations are "waste of time"

October 01, 2017

President Trump signaled Sunday that he does not believe that attempts at direct communications with North Korea are worth the effort despite escalating tensions between Washington and Pyongyang. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said there's been some progress, including a deal to let U.S. beef into China, but they need to tackle "bigger things and more hard things".

Trading summary on Kimco Realty Corporation (KIM)

October 01, 2017

It is down 64.54% since September 29, 2016 and is uptrending. The company had a trading volume of 4,858,982 shares. Getty Realty Corporation's revenue was up 2.8% on a year-over-year basis. (NYSE: GTY ). Financial Bank Of Montreal Can stated it has 0% in Getty Realty Corp. Moreover, Palisade Mgmt Limited Nj has 0.15% invested in Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) for 25,857 shares.

US Coast Guard to release SS El Faro report

October 01, 2017

Investigators were able to retrieve an audio recording device, but no crew members were ever recovered. Jacksonville maritime attorney Rod Sullivan, who represented some families of victims and attended many days of public hearings, said he expected the report to recommend tougher regulations on crew fatigue and ship inspections, which are now privatized and not under the auspices of the U.S.

Maria downgrades to tropical storm

October 01, 2017

Maris is expected to continue weakening while moving parallel to the North Carolina coast Tuesday night and Wednesday. Hurricane Maria is moving north at 9 miles per hour, according to the latest update. High surf and rip currents are predicted to persist over the next few days as far north as southeast New England. The hurricane is expected to continue east-northeast through Friday.

FM Arun Jaitley highlights initiatives of the Income Tax Department

October 01, 2017

The Income Tax department has referred at least 400 cases with serious charges of corruption and money laundering to the Enforcement Directorate and the Central Bureau of Investigation for further probe and for the attachment of the "proceeds of crime".

Italy to expel North Korean ambassador over nuclear tests

October 01, 2017

Italy is the second European country, following Spain, that has ordered the North Korean ambassador to leave. "We want to impress on Pyongyang that isolation is inevitable if they don't change tack". In July, the North nominated Mun Jong-nam as top envoy to Rome. The Italian move came as the global community seeks to ratchet up pressure on Kim's regime to give up its nuclear weapons, with China notably agreeing to limit oil exports to and textile imports to its neighbour from Sunday.

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (CP) Analysts See $3.01 EPS

October 01, 2017

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited , together with its subsidiaries, owns and operates a transcontinental freight railway in Canada and the United States. Ratings analysis reveals 50% of Thermo Fisher's analysts are positive. On Wednesday, January 25 the stock rating was maintained by TD Securities with "Hold".

Trump to travel to Asia on November 3-14: White House

October 01, 2017

The trips will demonstrate his continued commitment to the alliances and partnerships of the United States in the region, the White House said, while asserting the President's engagements will also "strengthen the global resolve to confront the North Korean threat and ensure the complete, verifiable, and irreversible denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula".

Trump fires back at Puerto Rico mayor, accuses her of 'poor leadership'

October 01, 2017

Her comments came as the US President jetted off on a golfing weekend, sparking even more criticism. A woman with diabetes said a lack of refrigeration had spoiled her insulin. "Trump's response to Hurricane Maria's destruction in Puerto Rico has been sharply criticized by locals , members of the media, and members of past administrations who have called the situation a "disaster".

Boy, 17, charged after 'hazardous' material closes motorway

October 01, 2017

He faces two counts of arson with intent to endanger life in connection with incidents on the M3 on 16 and 23 September, and also two counts of causing danger to road users in connection with incidents on the M3 on 16 and 23 September. The discovery of the partly-ignited substance, dropped from a bridge, led to military bomb disposal experts being called to the motorway near Winchester.

3 dead, 2 injured when shots fired in large crowd in Lawrence

October 01, 2017

Nearby officers heard multiple shots being fired and rushed to the scene, where they found five people suffering from gunshot wounds. It wasn't immediately clear what led to the shooting, and police didn't release the victims identities Sunday morning.

Rex Tillerson meets China leaders to pile pressure on North Korea

October 01, 2017

The statement of the representative of the DPRK stated that the use of the United States "sanctions stick" and flights of strategic bombers near the borders of North Korea , are "acts of suicide", capable of turning the US into a "sea of fire" in the Wake of the nuclear disaster.

Rex Tillerson says USA is in direct contact with North Korea

October 01, 2017

At a congressional hearing on Thursday, U.S. Acting Assistant Secretary of State Susan Thornton said the objective of putting pressure on the DPRK was to bring it back to negotiations on denuclearization. In its latest step to comply with the sanctions, China on Thursday ordered North Korean-owned businesses to close by early January. General Assembly in which he ridiculed Kim as "Rocket Man" on a "suicide mission".

Tillerson: US Has Direct Channels to Talk to North Korea

October 01, 2017

Tillerson's stop in the Chinese capital was helping lay the preparation for a November state visit by Trump, some portion of a five-country swing through Asia. It came amid increasing diplomatic pressure on North Korea , after the country launched two intercontinental ballistic missiles, flew midrange missiles over Japan and conducted its sixth and largest nuclear test.

Elphinstone stampede - Mumbaikar files a petition against the railway officials

October 01, 2017

The police registered an offence under IPC sections of trespassing and unlawful assembly against five unknown person for entering KEM Hospital and trying to do "some mischief" with senior doctors. It was being said that Sena workers were angry on the writing of identification numbers on the forehead of Elphinstone stampede victims. The death toll rose to 23 as injured patient Satyendra Kanojia succumbed to his injuries during treatment on September 30.

David Goffin and Aleksandr Dolgopolov to meet in Shenzhen Open final

October 01, 2017

The Cypriot won the solitary game he needed to complete victory in his rain-delayed quarter-final against Lu Yen-hsun 6-3 6-2 before recovering from a set down to beat Guido Pella. It was the first-ever meeting between Dolgopolov and Dzumhur. Goffin hit five aces and won 85 percent of his first serve points against Laaksonen.

US Ambassador: Israel occupies just two per cent of West Bank

October 01, 2017

He refrained from answering when asked if settlements would be removed in a peace agreement with the Palestinians. "Obviously, there is important security considerations to those settlements", Friedman said, referring to the settlement in the West Bank occupied in 1967.

Queen Telugu Remake starring Tamannaah launched today

October 01, 2017

While there are no surprises on casting, Tamanna will continue to play central lead, popular Telugu director Neelakanta will helm the project. The makers and the cast of the movie took the launched event of Queen Once Again on the social media.

Keybank National Association OH Reduces Stake in Norfolk Souther Corporation (NSC)

October 01, 2017

More interesting news about Norfolk Southern Corp. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 70.60% of the company's stock. The company's share price is down -0.77% from previous highs of around $133.81 per share on September 28, 2017. Cantor Fitzgerald initiated the shares of SM in report on Wednesday, December 23 with "Hold" rating . Zacks Investment Mgmt has 0.92% invested in Norfolk Southern Corp.

Maruti Suzuki rolls out new S-Cross at Rs 8.49 lakh

October 01, 2017

Introducing ECSTAR range of products to customers, Managing Director and CEO of Maruti Suzuki , Mr. Kenichi Ayukawa said, "On our journey of transformation we have been bringing a range of new models and technologies". The engine now features Maruti's smart hybrid system that consists of a start-stop system, brake energy regeneration and uses an Integrated Starter Generator motor to offer a mild torque-assist function.

Turkey Opens its Largest Overseas Military Academy in Somalia

October 01, 2017

Chief of the General Staff of the Turkish Armed Forces is welcomed by Chief of Army Gen. Mohamed Ahmed Jim'ale. Around 200 Turkish soldiers and trainers will be stationed at Ankara's new military base, which is near Mogadishu's airport. He gave no further details of the visit, but Akar is expected to meet Somalia's president, Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, as well as the prime minister, senior Somali government officials said.

Days after quitting Congress, Narayan Rane launches own party

October 01, 2017

While Rane has been known for his disagreements with ruling Shiv Sena , he has been an outright supporter of the BJP's ambitious bullet train project claiming that it was "a development project". Asked whether he would join the NDA, he said that first let the party be formally formed and then other things will come. He also said that the party will announce the flag and electoral sign in the coming days.

Marten Transport LTD (NASDAQ:MRTN) Stock Price Up as Sentiment Increases

October 01, 2017

It has outperformed by 5.57% the S&P500. We also note that Marten Transport, Ltd . (NasdaqGS: MRTN ) has a Shareholder Yield of -0.005116 and a Shareholder Yield (Mebane Faber) of 0.00019. 12/16/2016 - Seaport Global Securities began new coverage on Marten Transport, Ltd . giving the company a "neutral" rating. Therefore 0 are positive.

Asia Minute: Trump's Asia Travels

October 01, 2017

Trump is likely to seek to convince North Korea's neighbours, including China, on continuing sanctions against the country in the wake of its nuclear programme, the BBC reported. Kim, in turn, has called Trump a "mentally deranged US". Efforts by Trump to apply pressure on China to rein in North Korea have seen little success, although he thanked Xi again Tuesday for his efforts.

Americans like the idea of tax cuts for all...to a point

October 01, 2017

Loophole closing is not a primary concern. The Maine senator has voted for numerous tax cuts in the past, including the Bush tax cuts of 2001 and 2003. Understand this: There is essentially no evidence that tax cuts pay for themselves. A fight over the state-and-local-tax deduction is the largest of dozens of small battles that could ensue over the tax incentives that litter the existing code and must be stripped out if lawmakers hope to pass an aggregate $5 trillion rate reduction under a ...

Civilians Killed in Rebel-Held Village in Syria

October 01, 2017

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said Saturday the strikes were carried out on the town of Amanaz, located in Idlib province near the Turkish border. Dominated by the jihadist group formerly known as the Nusra Front, the Idlib region had seen a six month lull in air strikes until the latest escalation.

Up to 30 feared dead as DR Congo army plane crashes

October 01, 2017

This was confirmed by the Defense Minsiter Crispin Atama Tabe: "All 12 members of the crew died". The Antonov transporter had just taken off from Kinshasa's Ndjili airport, heading for the eastern region of Kivu, where the army is fighting militia groups, an airport official told AFP, speaking on condition of anonymity.

President appoints five Governors, one Lieutenant-Governor

October 01, 2017

Purohit was holding the additional charge of Meghalaya. Prasad began his political career in Bihar when he was elected as a first-time Member of Legislative Council (MLC) in 1994. Admiral (retd) Joshi resigned as the 21st Chief of the Naval Staff in February 2014, a year before his due retirement, after a submarine accident off the Mumbai coast, saying he was stepping down taking moral responsibility for "accidents and incidents which have taken place during the past few months".

Russian Federation says ready to work with North Korea to resolve missile crisis

October 01, 2017

Close to 4.7 million workers and students including more than one million women volunteered to join the army amidst the conflict with South Korea and the United States, said its Korean Central News Agency that is state run. " Trump should remember this" - said in a statement. Media in North Korea said in early 2017 that more than 3.5 million people had suddenly enlisted in the army, when the USA strengthened its sanctions against the country.

Teenager Dies After Weightlifting Accident At PCYC Gym

October 01, 2017

Tributes have flowed for the young weightlifter, with his rugby league club releasing a statement telling how Ben had left a "legacy" by being able to donate his organs. "He grabbed the bar off his neck and yelled for help", she said. He is understood to have been found by another gym user who removed the weight while two staff members performed CPR until paramedics arrived.

Vanuatu orders full evacuation of Ambae island as volcano threatens to erupt

October 01, 2017

It will reach Vanuatu in the middle of the week and join a fleet of ships including ferries and commercial vessels that have begun moving 11,000 people to nearby islands. "Water is crucial", he said. "Vanuatu is part of a group of Pacific islands that is prone to natural disasters - whether it is earthquakes, cyclones (or) volcanic activity", Foreign Minister Julie Bishop told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation Sunday.

Raj Thackeray calls Modi a liar, vows to block bullet train construction

October 01, 2017

The MNS president claimed that Suresh Prabhu was replaced by Piyush Goyal as the Railway Minister only to push through the Bullet Train project. "On 5th October I will lead a Morcha to Western railway headquarters at Churchgate and ask them questions about their infrastructure".

Hezbollah leader: Kurdish vote will sow division in region

October 01, 2017

Israel has said it would use all its strength from the start in any new war with Hezbollah. "They do not have a correct picture about what is awaiting them if they go to the idiocy of this war", Nasrallah said. He added that Hezbollah's current state is the strongest it has ever been. Israel has been the only country to openly support Kurdish independence, with Netanyahu backing "the legitimate efforts of the Kurdish people to attain a state of its own".

Pro Kabaddi 2017 LIVE Score, Puneri Paltan vs UP Yoddha Live updates

October 01, 2017

It was however the Paltans, who's defence seemed quite lax for large parts of the second half, that held its nerve to come together and successfully deny Tomar in his last raid to clinch the all-important match-winning point. They mounted a comeback as Nitin Tomar got into the act and scored two points in the 31st minute. Yet another one of Devadiga's successful raids propelled the Yoddha's into the lead for the first time in the match as it hung on perilously to a one point advantage at ...

Kashmir police announces cash reward for credible information in braid chopping incidents

October 01, 2017

Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti taking a serious note of these incidents has directed Director General of Police (DGP) to constitute a committee so that these incidents are stopped immediately. "The name and particulars of the person or persons will be kept secret", a police statement said. Mehbooba asked the DGP SP Vaid to constitute special teams in every district and track down the culprits found involved in spreading fear among young women by chopping their hair.

Deficit rules may force GOP tax reform to be temporary

October 01, 2017

Trump's remarks came as Senate Republicans prepared to set aside their quest to repeal the Affordable Care Act and turn to a sweeping tax overhaul. These estimates are rough, and based on the incomplete information provided by the GOP plan. The framework claims that, if it is adopted, "domestic manufacturers will see the lowest marginal taxes in nearly 80 years" but that the law finally enacted "will provide little opportunity for tax avoidance", another slap at the very people with ...

Louisville head basketball coach Rick Pitino is gone

October 01, 2017

Rick Pitino , the highest paid coach in college basketball, was sacked by Louisville on Wednesday, Sports Illustrated reports. On Tuesday, Shachar Peled of CNN reported four college assistant coaches-Chuck Person (Auburn), Lamont Evans ( Oklahoma State), Tony Bland (USC) and Emanuel Richardson ( Arizona )-were among 10 people arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation on "complaints that allege fraud and corruption".

Heavy rains in Chennai affect flight operations

October 01, 2017

Since 1996, Tamil Nadu has recorded its highest rainfall during southwest monsoon (June - September). As per Skymet Weather, the reason behind these good showers can be attributed to the cyclonic circulation which is seen over North Tamil Nadu and adjoining South Karnataka.

Hogan Sends National Guard Detachment To Puerto Rico

October 01, 2017

The Air Guard says all the hard work to help others is worth it. "The people of Puerto Rico are in our thoughts and prayers", said Governor Cooper. "These NC Guard engineers are no strangers to disaster recovery missions having deployed to SC in 2015 to aid in severe flooding recovery, Hurricane Matthew past year, and supported debris removal missions this month in western North Carolina from the effects of Hurricane Irma ", said Col.

President of India to visit Maharashtra tomorrow

October 01, 2017

Constructed at an investment of around ₹350 crore, including ₹50 crore from the Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust, the airport, with a 2,500 m-long runway, is capable of handling single narrow-body aircraft, such as Airbus A320 and Boeing 737s. The terminal building, built on 2,750 square metres of land, can hande around 300 passengers in a day. The airport will be equipped with the night landing facility in upcoming months.

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