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Russian Attack Plane Heading to Combat Crashes in Syria

October 10, 2017

The ministry said preliminary reports indicate that the crash likely had likely been caused a technical malfunction. A military spokesman confirmed the incident. The latest casualties put the toll of Russian servicemen officially reported killed in Syria at 37. Russian Federation has staged air strikes in Syria in support of the regime of Bashar al-Assad since 2015.

Al Shabaab kill Technical University of Mombasa staff

October 10, 2017

Regional police commander Larry Kieng said the assailants sprayed a private auto with the bullets, killing the two from the Technical University of Mombasa on the spot. He said a team of security officers were mobilized and are hunting down the gunmen suspected to be Al-Shabaab returnees. "The other AP officer and the driver are out of danger", said the Commissioner, adding that the motive of the attack is still unknown.

Japan court rules TEPCO, govt liable over Fukushima disaster

October 10, 2017

A court in Japan has ordered the government and the operator of the wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant to pay 500m yen (£3.37m) in damages to residents affected by the March 2011 triple meltdown. Both Tepco and the government argued that natural disaster predictions made by the government's own research unit were too vague and that they could not have taken appropriate measures to guard against the flooding that occurred.

Hurricane Nate makes second landfall in USA as category one storm

October 10, 2017

Nate has since been downgraded to a Tropical Depression, and the Weather Channel reports roughly 60,000 residents of the affected states are still without power. Forecasters say Hurricane Nate is moving north near 20 miles per hour. Edwards authorized 1,300 National Guard troops to mobilize ahead of the storm, with some headed to New Orleans to help monitor the pumps, he said.

Thailand to hold general election in November 2018

October 10, 2017

Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha told reporters Tuesday that his government will announce the exact election date next year. That and other promised time frames have come and gone as Prayuth consolidated power, managed the death of the late King Bhumibol and the ascension of his successor, and supervised the writing of a new constitution that shackles future elected governments to military authority.

California governor signs drug pricing transparency law

October 10, 2017

The pharmaceutical industry is expected to bring a legal challenge to the new regulation before it takes full effect in 2019. Drug companies doing business in California will soon have to notify the public two months in advance of dramatic price spikes under legislation signed Monday by Gov.

Over 100 students hospitalised due to gas leakage from Shamli sugar mill

October 10, 2017

Students of the Saraswati Shishu Mandir public school complained of uneasiness, vomiting, nausea, itching and tears in the eyes. The health department officers are looking into the treatment of these children.The students were going to their school on Tuesday morning when the incident happened.The sugar mill employees were putting chemicals in the waste to destroy them when the gas started emitting.

Hillary Clinton Speaks At UC Davis

October 10, 2017

Following the bombshell New York Times story last week - in which actress Ashley Judd, and other women, went on record to speak out against Weinstein - a reporter said Weinstein once put him in a headlock , and a TV journalist alleged that he masturbated in front of her .

Croatia's World Cup Dream Saved After 2:0 Win Against Ukraine!

October 10, 2017

To qualify for the world Cup, which in 2018 will be held in Russian Federation, players Andriy Shevchenko need a win in this game. In qualification for the 2002 world Cup the Ukrainian team in the group with Poland, Belarus, Norway, Wales and Armenia took the second place (4-5-1) and again went to the play-offs, where no chances lost future Vice-world champion team Germany (1:1 and 1:4).

Hazing suspect Ralph Trangia returns to Manila from US

October 10, 2017

He flew to the USA on September 21 after Castillo's death broke out in the news. Trangia is scheduled to return to the Philippines before noon on Tuesday after spending 3 weeks in the United States. "We were informed before and.by the U.S. authorities that if we want, they could start the deportation proceedings aginst Trangia so I believe that since we were informed of it yesterday, he might.

Big Boss contestant to Salman, 'teri aukaat kya hai'

October 10, 2017

It all started with Vikas badmouthing Ms. Shinde on the dining table in front of other contestants. Vikas, who was not in a good mood also fought with Hina Khan over Priyank Sharma. But when it was Bandgi's turn to ask for votes, Jyoti chose to not save her. Jyoti Kumari gets majority of votes while Hina Khan, Vikas Gupta, Sshivani Durga and Sapna Choudhary get nominated as they manage to get no votes at all.

Nate's rain arrives tomorrow

October 10, 2017

Underneath the aforementioned warm front, and ahead of the cold front, a southerly wind flow is leading to unseasonable warmth and humid conditions. The time line on events will follow this general track: the morning will be cloudy, but generally rain-free.

Federal Bureau of Investigation begins removing belongings left after Las Vegas shooting

October 10, 2017

Police have clarified that Campos had been responding to an alarm associated with an open door, unrelated to Paddock's two-room suite on the 32nd floor. Despite Paddock being the only gunman, the officers recalled their anxiety that other people were involved after finding the extent of Paddock's arsenal.

(CHD) distanced 12.63% to its 52-Week Low = Technical Analysis

October 10, 2017

The fund owned 13,676 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 3,808 shares during the period. IPHI is up +12.6% over the last three months and down -15.8% over the last six months. 08/05/2016 - Church & Dwight Company, Inc. had its "neutral" rating reiterated by analysts at Citigroup. First Advsrs L P holds 194,573 shares. Thrivent Financial For Lutherans has 9,410 shares.

10m voters have say on same-sex marriage

October 10, 2017

Eligible Australians overseas can participate by using a 16-digit Secure Access Code to submit a response online or by phone, or ask a trusted person in Australia to fill in the form on their behalf. Don't have a survey form? Weekly updates will be provided until the survey closes on 7 November 2017. If you've lost your survey form, you can apply for a replacement up until Friday, October 20.

KPMG announces new executive team

October 10, 2017

Foschini, Munich Re of Africa, Sasfin, Sygnia Asset Management, AVI, Hulisani and Telkom are some of the companies that have either stopped using the services of or refrained from assigning new work to KPMG SA after the fallout from its years-long work auditing Gupta companies, and its role in authoring the controversial "rogue unit" report for the SA Revenue Service.

Police still baffled by Las Vegas gunman's motive for massacre

October 10, 2017

Adam Le Fevre, an Australian businessman, went on a couple of vacations with him because the women they were dating are sisters. Lombardo also confirmed on Monday that federal investigators returned to search Paddock's home on Sunday in Mesquite , Nevada, as well as other property belonging to the suspect.

Pakistan won't take dictation from anyone if against national interest: Khawaja Asif

October 10, 2017

Pakistan would play the leading role in the quadrilateral session to bring the Taliban for negotiations, the Dawn quoted Pakistan Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif, as saying to the VOA Urdu in Washington last week. Asif pointed out that Pakistani military has achieved massive success in the war against terrorism, whereas the U.S., in contrast, has only seen failures in Afghanistan.

Las Vegas Shooter Booked Room At Hotel Overlooking Lollapalooza, As Well

October 10, 2017

According to reports, Paddock requested any room "with a view" and the dates of his stay matched the dates of the festival, from August 3 to August 6. He killed himself as police were preparing to enter his room. The festival ran from September 22-24 with headliners Chance The Rapper and Lorde. Las Vegas Sheriff Joseph Lombardo said the scale of the preparations - including weapons, ammunition and electronics he stockpiled - raise questions about Paddock potentially having had an accomplice, ...

Donald Trump pledges $1 million donation to victims of Hurricane Harvey

October 10, 2017

A snippet of his comments have since gone viral, that shows Donald's take on saying the island's name with an accent.a few times . "I've known Harvey Weinstein for a long time ", the president said . "The president's remarks do, however, strengthen Puerto Rico's hand in negotiations with creditors", the adviser said. After Maria's passing, the island was thrust into a humanitarian crisis, with a still-rising death toll, and many residents without food, electricity, gas, or clean water.

Amit Shah to address mega rally in Gandhi bastion Amethi

October 10, 2017

BJP leaders including Irani are expected to increase the number of their visits to Amrthi. Though Irani lost to the Congress leader, she reduced his victory margin from around 3.70 lakh in 2009 to 1.07 lakh in 2014. She said, the Congress party, whose rule was a "Sultanate of Corruption" is concocting stories to defame the people of Gujarat before the elections.

Indian State of Andhra Pradesh Partners ChromaWay for Blockchain Land Registry

October 10, 2017

Regional and global Blockchain experts, startups, leading FSI executives, corporates, entrepreneurs, policy makers and academics from over 20 countries are attending to explore Blockchain technologies and its applications. He also said that the state aspires to create 200,000 employment and attract Dollars 5 billion investments in the field of electronics. State Information Technology Minister Nara Lokesh said the technology was required to prevent tampering of land records, which had ...

Yuriko Koike vs Shinzo Abe: Japan election campaign starts

October 10, 2017

Yuriko Koike's Party of Hope. "I'd like to win a public mandate for my current policy regarding North Korea - which is to thoroughly pressure the regime - as well as my strong diplomatic skills before these meetings take place", Abe said during the nationally televised debate, as quoted by the Japan Times newspaper.

Dad accused of murdering baby he had just adopted

October 10, 2017

Mr Scully-Hicks originally came from South Wales and the couple relocated to Cardiff in 2010 or 2011. The couple formally adopted Elsie on May 12 2016. A post-mortem examination found Elsie had previous and recent bleeding on both sides of her brain. A wellbeing guest advised Scully-Hicks to take her for treatment, and it is affirmed he lied that he had done as such.

Federal Bureau of Investigation hopes Vegas billboards bring in tips — WHAT'S HAPPENING

October 10, 2017

Paddock was meticulous and methodical, carefully plotting out his actions right up until the moment he shot himself in the head. There was no explosion or fire from the two rounds, one of which penetrated the tank, as jet fuel in storage is nearly impossible to ignite with gunshots, airport officials said last night.

Multiple tornadoes believed to have caused damage northwest of Charlotte

October 10, 2017

Sunday with no reported damage, and a auto struck by a fallen tree at approximately 5:54 a.m. Monday morning at Crabapple Drive in Nebo. The storms were remnants of Hurricane Nate that moved through the area yesterday. Here is another update from Caldwell County officials. The roof of a home near Fairwood Drive and Mount Herman Road was ripped off due to the severe weather.

We've two accounts, one property overseas: Karti Chidambaram

October 10, 2017

He also also sought the court's permission to travel overseas, from October 19 to November 13, for the admission of his daughter to the Cambridge University. The CBI while arguing that the look out circular against Karti should remain in force said that he went overseas and closed his accounts. This is in clear contradiction to what Karti, had tol d the agency-that he had just one account.

Chiefs WR Chris Conley ruptured Achilles during win over Texans

October 10, 2017

Harris has largely been a non-factor in Kansas City's passing game since arriving in the National Football League in 2014. Deshaun Watson had five touchdown passes in the game, most coming in the 4th quarter. Meanwhile, 8 of his 11 receptions had gone for a first down. The pace of high-powered scoring with mistake-free football is not likely to continue throughout the entire season but it does show the potential this team can reach.

Horror crash: Four dead, eight injured north of Taupo

October 10, 2017

Motorists are asked to use either SH5 or SH30 to avoid the accident, or to use these diversions: south to north at Tirohanga Road and SH1; north to south at Oruanui Road and SH1. At least three people are trapped with critical injuries, police said. Both vehicles are irreparable with the fronts completely smashed in and windscreens shattered.

Momentum Watch: ETFS Commodity Securities Limited (LCTO.L) Spotted Above Chikou

October 10, 2017

The Williams %R fluctuates between 0 and -100 measuring whether a security is overbought or oversold. Trends in the stock market are not always easy to spot. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a highly popular technical indicator. An RSI reading over 70 would be considered overbought, and a reading under 30 would indicate oversold conditions.

Trump Says VP 'Long Planned' Attending 49ers-Colts Game He Left

October 10, 2017

President Donald Trump is praising Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones for his stance against players protesting during the national anthem. Vice President Mike Pence is the headliner at a fundraising luncheon in Newport Beach Monday to benefit seven house Republicans from California whose seats are in the crosshairs for the 2018 midterm elections.

Trump to Ease Some Obamacare Rules

October 10, 2017

A Democratic aide with direct knowledge of the call said it would be hard to progress with negotiations while the Trump administration takes actions to undermine the law, citing new rules that would roll back the Obamacare mandate that birth control be covered with no co-pay as a preventive service.

'Only One Thing Will Work' Against North Korea

October 10, 2017

More than 20 nations have reduced business or diplomatic ties with North Korea through various means: kicking out ambassadors or guest workers, barring ships, limiting flights, etc. Yo-jong has not escaped the attention of United States officials, who in January placed her and other North Korean officials on a blacklist for "severe human rights abuses".

Odisha Likely To Witness Heavy Rain, With Depression Likely To Intensify

October 10, 2017

Heavy rains accompanied by squally winds left two persons dead, hit flight and train movements, and disrupted normal life in Kolkata and its surrounding districts on Monday. "Heavy to very heavy rainfall at one or two places in districts of Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Keonjhar, Sundargarh, Angul, Dhenkanal and Mayurbhanj and heavy rainfall at one or two places in districts of Subarnapur, Deogarh, Boudh, Jharsuguda and Sambalpur during the next 24 hours", said the Bhubaneswar Meteorological ...

Liberia to choose new president on Tuesday

October 10, 2017

The Chairperson of the Commission, noting the generally calm and peaceful campaign, calls on all Liberians, particularly political party leaders and their supporters, to approach the upcoming Presidential and House of Representative elections with the same spirit of tolerance.

PNC Financial Services Group Inc (NYSE:PNC) 2017 Q2 Sentiment Report

October 10, 2017

The Lowe Brockenbrough & Company Inc holds 63,548 shares with $7.94 million value, down from 66,282 last quarter. Jennison Associates LLC reduced its position in PNC Financial Services Group Inc (NYSE:PNC) by 11.2% during the first quarter, Holdings Channel reports.

Cubs fan suing baseball team after foul-ball injury

October 10, 2017

He was rushed to the hospital, but doctors were unable to restore his sight in his left eye. The lawsuit follows a recent incident in New York that saw New York Yankees infielder Todd Frazier accidentally strike a young girl with a foul ball during a game.

Las Vegas and guns

October 10, 2017

That was one of the odd things, frankly, about the Las Vegas shooting , although the investigation is continuing, and there may yet be important information to be uncovered and revealed. But the comments from the NRA representatives suggested nothing may have changed as they admonished calls for gun control measures in the emotional aftermath of a mass shooting.

Nitish Kumar on same page with BJP on GST, demonetization

October 10, 2017

However, his former deputy, Tejashwi, took a potshot at Kumar when he conducted a Twitter poll with following questions; "What will Nitish Kumar's conscience do on Amit Shah's son?" Tejwashwi's comments were a dig on Nitish's statement that his "conscience" told him to quit as the CM of the Mahagathbandhan in Bihar.

Frankie Muniz gets candid about memory loss struggles in new 'DWTS' episode

October 10, 2017

Muniz also admitted that he's never gotten a professional opinion on his memory struggles. "I told him not to worry about what you remember and what you don't remember ". "That will be my job. What a life for you!'" The 31-year-old former Malcolm in the Middle actor danced a quickstep alongside partner Witney Carson for Most Memorable Year Night on Monday (October 9) in Los Angeles.

Hurricane Nate Weakens to Tropical Storm After Landfall

October 10, 2017

The greatest threat from this particular storm is not rain, but strong winds and storm surge , Landrieu said. Winds will remain on the high side through the afternoon. On Saturday night, the storm came ashore along a sparsely populated area in southeast Louisiana near the Mississippi River. "Residents in these areas should heed any evacuation instructions given by local officials", the hurricane center said.

Eight boat migrants drown off Tunisia

October 10, 2017

Maltese authorities coordinated the rescue with the assistance of the Italian and Tunisian navies. Some NGOs say the number could be higher and that three times the IOM figure have arrived since June. He said that so far those coming don't appear to be sub- Saharan Africans seeking a new route to Europe. That could suggest that Tunisia's economic crisis could have also played a role in the influx.

Las Vegas gunman rented room overlooking festival featuring Chance the Rapper

October 10, 2017

Chicago reports that the weekend before the shooting that became the deadliest mass shooting in modern USA history, Stephen Paddock booked a high-rise condo in a building that overlooked the Life is lovely alternative music festival in Las Vegas, said Clark County Sheriff Joseph Lombardo, who offered no other details about what led Paddock there.

Arrest warrant issued for man who was assaulted during Charlottesville protests

October 10, 2017

Lt. Stephen Upman said an alleged victim went to the magistrate's office to describe the events leading up to a violent assault against Harris at the East Market Street parking garage. He also said he had cuts across his eyebrow, a chipped tooth and abrasions on his knees and elbows. Borden fought extradition but was returned to Virginia and denied bond September 21.

Campus on lockdown after shooting reported at Texas Tech police department

October 10, 2017

Officials at Texas Tech told the local news station a student who was brought in for a welfare check pulled out a gun and shot the officer before fleeing in a auto.

Joyce 'didn't know' dad was a Kiwi

October 10, 2017

A full explanation of how we got here can be found here. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull remained confident of a win heading into three days of High Court sittings beginning today, despite his one-seat parliamentary majority hanging in the balance.

Kerala: Five CPM cadres, four policemen injured in bomb attack in Kannur

October 10, 2017

The party alleges that BJP-RSS members are behind the attack, but BJP denies. The CPI (M) has alleged that BJP-RSS workers, who are conducting the Jan Raksha Yatra across the state, are behind the attack. "Now they did this to shift the attention", he said. CPM Panur area committee called for a dawn to dusk hartal in Panur municipality area and adjacent Mokery, Chokli, Thrippangottur and Kunnothuparambu panchayats in Kannur district on Monday.

Reports national security contractor hacked

October 10, 2017

ABC News reports the intruders had access to the IT network for long periods of time previous year, and stole large amounts of data. The ABC separately reported that the government's Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) was engaged to end the attack.

Iran warns USA against listing elite Guards as terrorist group

October 10, 2017

The chief of Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guard said October 8 the United States should move its military bases farther from Iran's borders if it imposes new sanctions against Tehran, the official IRNA news reported . "I think the United States should accept the consequences of its wrong decisions", the spokesman stressed, expressing hope that people in the US, who follow common sense, take appropriate measures and try to stop such risky decisions.

Catalonia: Decision expected on independence from Spain

October 10, 2017

Economic pressure on the pro-independence camp is rising with three more companies expected to discuss moving their offices out of Catalonia on Monday, sources told Reuters news agency. "The exit of many companies from Catalonia is the effect of the irrational and radical policies implemented and pursued by the (regional) government", minister Luis de Guindos said as he arrived for a meeting of euro zone finance ministers in Luxembourg.