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Ducati unveils updated Monster 821

October 18, 2017

The Borgo Panigale-based bike maker claims the new Monster 821 inherits all the authenticity of that first Monster 900, combining ideal performance with outstanding rider-friendliness. Similarly, maximum power and throttle response can be adjusted via the Power modes. The Riding Modes ensure easy adjustment of ABS, DTC and Power Modes (controlling peak power and type of delivery), allowing the 821 to exhibit three different distinct personalities.

Nearly half think media fabricate Trump reports

October 18, 2017

Meanwhile, 76 percent of Republicans agree that news organizations are making stories up about the Republican president. "Even 20 percent of Democrats think that the national media fabricate stories on President Trump and his administration".

2-year-old South Milwaukee girl found in Indiana

October 18, 2017

Brown was taken into custody. That person called police, and Brown fled, driving east on SR 24 where he crossed into IN, continuing on SR 24 to I-65. Officers say they spotted Brown in Newton County where he led deputies to I-65 in Tippecanoe County.

Quebec bans niqab for public services with neutrality law

October 18, 2017

But the new legislation would affect Muslim women who wear face veils when it comes to accessing government services, whether taking the bus or using the library, or getting healthcare and education. The law, if passed, would ban clothing covering the face, such as the muslim niqab, or burka, although it doesn't actually mention those items. The government is expected to form a committee and release its guidelines by July.

CMPD takes part in nationwide operation to combat human trafficking

October 18, 2017

Those operations resulted in at least one minor being recovered in Pecos. The subject, a friend of the children's family, offered an undercover officer access to the two children for sexual purposes in exchange for $600. The FBI says it has recovered a 15-year-old Long Island girl who was a victim of the sex-trafficking of underage children and returned her to her guardian.

Tory MP Douglas Ross skips welfare vote to referee football match

October 18, 2017

Prior to becoming an MP Mr Ross served as an MSP at Holyrood and had come under fire after missing a meeting in 2016 to travel to Portugal to be assistant referee at a clash between Sporting Lisbon and Real Madrid. He has also been selected as part of the team of officials responsible for overseeing Barcelona's Champions League tie against Olympiakos, which coincides with the vote on the Government's proposed roll-out of Universal Credit.

Microsoft's overseas email storage piqued the Supreme Court's interest

October 18, 2017

The suspect uses an email service that is provided through Microsoft's global network, so DOJ secured a search warrant invoking its power under the Stored Communications Act to require Microsoft to give DOJ access to that account to search for evidence to prosecute the suspected trafficker.

USA seeks much deeper ties with India: Tillerson

October 18, 2017

US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are committed to building an "ambitious" partnership that benefits not just their countries but also other nations working towards peace and stability, America's top diplomat said.

Kentucky to move all new hires to 401(k)-style plan

October 18, 2017

Bevin said the new plan to reform the state's underfunded pension plans will include bringing all new hires, including teachers, into a defined-contribution plan, with the exception of hazardous employees which include police and fire. Bevin said that his plan will protect the pensions of "those that are retired, those that are working toward retirement". Legalizing marijuana, as advocated by Sen.

Over 55s continue to raise divorce rates

October 18, 2017

The rate of divorce has increased for the first time in five years, figures from the Office for National Statistics have shown. United Kingdom divorces are on the up with over 100,000 divorces of opposite-sex couples in 2016, an increase of 5.8% compared with 2015.

Sessions won't disclose Trump conversations

October 18, 2017

The top Democrat on the committee, Sen. At a hearing earlier this month, an agitated Sen. Earlier this month, Sessions said that federal civil rights law does not protect transgender people from discrimination in the workplace, reversing Obama administration policy issued almost three years ago.

Trump promises action on drug prices that may impact India

October 18, 2017

This move was hailed across India by health groups. Similarly, the price of bare metal stents ranged between Rs 30,000 and Rs 75,000. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein also announced Tuesday that a pair of Chinese nationals had been indicted on charges that they manufactured tons of fentanyl and other powerful narcotics that were then peddled in the United States, killing at least four people and seriously injuring five others.

Real Madrid star Marcelo accused of £437000 worth of tax evasion

October 18, 2017

Spanish prosecutors have accused Real Madrid left-back Marcelo of defrauding local tax authorities of almost half a million euros. Last year, Lionel Messi and his father were found guilty on three counts of defrauding tax authorities of €4.1m from income made from image rights.

Yogi Adityanath government all set to create a unique Guinness World Record

October 18, 2017

Addressing a gathering here, Adityanath assured the people that all their "dreams will be fulfilled" but they will have to wait for some time, though he did not make any direct reference to the proposed Ram temple in the town. "It was Ravan Rajya which would discriminate on the basis of caste or background", the chief minister said. Adityanath will also perform the grand " aarti " of River Saryu, followed by the lighting of lamps.

NAFTA Demands Made by US Rejected by Canada and Mexico

October 18, 2017

In fact, the disputes appear so big, they may be threatening the future of NAFTA. Talks will continue next month in Mexico City and will spill over into next year. It suggests using NAFTA to strengthen the Mexican economy to boost imports from the U.S. Trade balances, it notes, are "incomplete measures" of a trading relationship.

Harford sheriff's office: shooting in Emmorton business park in Edgewood area

October 18, 2017

The sheriff's office asked media to refrain from airing aerial video that may reveal tactical positioning at the scene. An incident was "going down" near a Motel 6 close to the business park, WBALTV11 reported. Image of the area near the shooting sent to WBFF's Kathleen Cairns. A business owner told FOX45 police told them there was an active shooter, and to go back inside the building.

Police asking for footage in search of missing Texas girl

October 18, 2017

It's been more than a week since Sherin went missing after her father reportedly put her outside as punishment for not finishing her milk. Police say Mathews ordered his daughter to stand next to a tree behind the fence at their home at around 3 a.m.

Forecast: Warm and dry through the work week in metro area

October 18, 2017

Low: low 40s. Day: Mostly clear and mild with west/northwest winds 5-10 miles per hour. Showers and thunderstorms are likely Saturday and Saturday night in the metro area, with a high around 70 and an overnight low in the mid- to upper 40s.

Kate Middleton Reveals Her Favourite Thing About Being A Princess

October 18, 2017

The first and only son of Prince #William And Kate Middleton is Prince George . The Duchess of Cambridge has typically kept a low profile during her pregnancies. The princess was seen joking around with the character and even showed off some dance moves as the beloved bear twirled her around on the platform.

Himachal assembly elections: BJP announces list of 68 candidates

October 18, 2017

The BJP central election committee had met last week to finalise their candidates in the state. This was announced by the Chief Election Commissioner Achal Kumar Joti in a press conference in Delhi. Counting of votes will take place on December 18. Dhumal said he will file his nomination on October 23. The last date for withdrawal of nomination will be October 26.

United States wants evidence over detained staff to end Turkey visa dispute

October 18, 2017

Both the Turkish and the USA parties were reported to have laid down conditions to resolve the ongoing visa crisis. President Tayyip Erdogan's spokesman said last week Topuz had been in contact with a leading suspect in last year's failed military coup.

Sherrod Brown backs drug take back day

October 18, 2017

MSP's 30 posts will participate in the one-day "Take-Back" effort from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m. October 28 by serving as drop-off points for Michiganders to discard expired, unused and unwanted pills, which will be destroyed. This one-day event will make it convenient for the public to rid their homes of potentially risky prescription drugs. Sometimes, misusers steal the medication from the medicine cabinets at home.

Syria, Iran stress ongoing military cooperation

October 18, 2017

Since at least 2012, Shi'ite Muslim Iran has provided critical military support to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, helping his army regain swathes of the country from rebels and Sunni militants. The Lebanese Shiite group, against which Israel fought a devastating 2006 war, is also militarily backing Assad's regime in the conflict. "We drew up the broad lines for this cooperation", Syrian state media cited the Iranian military chief of staff as saying.

Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie has died

October 18, 2017

Gord was diagnosed with incurable glioblastoma after suffering a seizure in December of 2015. When the band made the news public the following May, expressions of sorrow poured in from across the country. He would go on to release several other solo projects including the Juno Award-winning " Secret Path ". Born: Feb. 6, 1964 in Amherstview, Ont. Downie is considered one of Canada's greatest songwriters and was the frontman of the rock band beloved for songs about culture, small towns and ...

Trump Sends Mixed Messages on Bannon's GOP Purge Plan

October 18, 2017

Bob Corker (R-Tenn.), the chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, has further rattled his relationship with Capitol Hill Republicans. "In Alabama, the elites, the permanent political class, as personified by Mitch McConnell , and Stephen Law and Karl Rove and that clique that has been running this town 30 years or 40 years, raised over $30 million to go after a good and righteous man, Judge Moore", Bannon said.

Seven civilians injured in Pakistani shelling on LoC

October 18, 2017

While five people, including 3 labourers, were injured in Poonch, three other civilians, including the 2-year-old girl, were injured in Manajakote in the Rajouri district, officials said. Two private vehicles and an electric transformer were also damaged in the shelling from across the LoC . Earlier on Saturday, Pakistan violated ceasefire in Balakote sector of Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir.

Dominion Midstream Partners, LP (DM) Upgraded by TheStreet to "B"

October 18, 2017

The firm had revenue of $193.63 million for the quarter. Based on recent analysis, Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ:CTAS) shares have been seen trading -0.95% off of the 50-day peak and 16.11% away from the 50-day bottom. Meag Munich Ergo Kapitalanlagegesellschaft Mbh holds 47,766 shares or 0.12% of its portfolio. Mckinley Management Limited Liability Delaware owns 33,068 shares.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Sarfraz's men eye to clinch series

October 18, 2017

The two teams are now playing in the United Arab Emirates, but after Pakistan successfully hosted the World XI for a three-match Twenty20 series last month, they have finally managed to convince an global team to play a match in front on their own fans.

As #MeToo movement gains momentum, Kolkata police take up responsibility

October 18, 2017

Although it is too early to assess whether the online movement would yield a permanent solution to the grave issue, women have embraced MeToo as a "monumental" slap on their assaulter's [feeds]. More women and men have been sharing their experiences because of a recent social media campaign. Brewer said she stayed up late Sunday night after the topic started trending, responding to victims who posted those words.

Kamal Haasan apologises for supporting demonetisation 'in a hurry'

October 18, 2017

Kamal Haasan wrote, "I owe it to the people to apologise for supporting the plan in a hurry". Nearly a year after the demonetisation move was announced in November 2016, Kamal Haasan has retracted his earlier support of the move, saying that he owed it to the people to apologise for supporting the move in a hurry.

Met Office issue various weather warnings around the United Kingdom as Ophelia strikes

October 18, 2017

In a statement , Ireland's national police service, An Garda Síochána, said: "People living in areas where a Red level weather warning has been issued should not make any non-essential journeys". Southerly winds are most likely to gust between 55 and 65 miles per hour across much of the warning area, especially in the west. Southerly winds are most likely to gust between 55 and 65 miles per hour across much of the warning area, especially in the west.

President Trump assails Dems as he pushes his tax plan

October 18, 2017

Trump argued that prior tax cuts resulted in employment and overall economic growth, and he repeated the White House's projection that his plan would offer a $4,000 "pay raise" to the average American household. We promised to cut taxes and we have yet to do it. The plan, according to the administration, would also reduce taxes on the middle class. Dems plead for nursing home residents' right to sue Schumer calls for attaching ObamaCare fix to children's health insurance MORE ...

Rui Vitoria backs Victor Lindelof to flourish at Manchester United

October 18, 2017

Two years previously, it was with a bravura performance at Benfica's Estadio da Luz that a 19-year-old George Best catapulted himself to worldwide renown, reports AFP. But Benfica have also engineered some of United's continental low moments, most notably in 2005, when the Lisbon giants condemned Alex Ferguson's team to a humbling group- stage exit.

Mufti Abdul Qavi arrested in connection with Qandeel Baloch murder case

October 18, 2017

Qavi appeared in the hearing conducted by Sessions Judge Chaudhry Amin and applied for bail through his lawyer, who also presented his arguments in the case. Her brother Muhammad Waseem has confessed to the killing, though his case has yet to go to trial in the central city of Multan . Model Qandeel Baloch, who shot to fame for her provocative selfies, was strangled in July a year ago by her brother Muhammad Waseem.

Trump asks whether James Comey was truthful about Clinton probe

October 18, 2017

In his tweet Wednesday, Trump asked, "Where is Justice Dept?" apparently inviting an investigation into the existence of the 2016 email chain. The senators wrote that they had learned from interview transcripts released by the Office of the Special Counsel that Comey had drafted the statement in advance.

Morata boosts Chelsea ahead of Roma clash

October 18, 2017

The defending champions were beaten 2-1 at rock-bottom Crystal Palace on Saturday and, even though they are fifth in the early season table, they trail leaders Manchester City by nine points. In Morata's absence, the responsibility of steering the ball into the back of the net was left to Belgian global Michy Batshuayi , although filling his teammate's prolific void has proved to be no easy task to fulfil.

Google's animated doodle celebrates 66th anniversary of Studio for Electronic Music

October 18, 2017

The famous logo has been transformed into a colourful animation of the Studio for Electronic Music, the place where artists mixed electronically synthesised sounds into a new genre of music. Composers Meyer-Eppler, Robert Beyer, and Herbert Eimert were the first musicians to conceptualise the "technical requirements". It was essentially a breeding haven for musical innovation.

Devendra Fadnavis stress on group farming

October 18, 2017

Maharsahtra CM Devendra Fadnavis (File) Maharsahtra CM Devendra Fadnavis (File) The state government has made a decision to promote the group farming model across Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Monday. So the total amount of Rs 34,022 crore would be less as the number of farmers has gone down by 12 lakh. Also, 2.41 lakh applicants were declared ineligible for the waiver as they did not provide their Aadhaar details.

Kenya: Businessman Jimi Wanjigi, His Wife in Court to Block Arrest

October 18, 2017

Dennis Onyango, Raila's chief communicator, said via a statement that the Opposition leader was at the home which was turned upside down by Recce Squad officers earlier in the day, to keep watch over the situation. City tycoon Jimmy Wanjigi. Controversial businessman Jimi Wanjigi has finally emerged from his house after police called off a search and hunt for him.

Saskatoon, Regina rank among worst Canadian cities to be a woman

October 18, 2017

But Toronto is ahead of Ottawa, Montreal, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Regina and Calgary. They are also more likely to access medical services in a timely fashion, with 71 per cent of women reporting they had a Pap smear in the last three years.

How & Where to Watch South Africa vs Bangladesh 2nd ODI in Paarl

October 18, 2017

South Africa have been on cruise mode throughout this series against Bangladesh and will be looking to continue in the same vein in the second ODI. Amla struck eight fours in his 110 from 112 balls, his 26th ODI ton, as the pair put on a South African record partnership for any wicket in the 50-over format.

Soros donated one of the funds, nearly $ 20 billion

October 18, 2017

Only the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is now larger than Open Society among US grant-making groups, with an endowment of about $40 billion. The billionaire philanthropist transferred $18 billion to Open Society Foundations, a sprawling global group of charities that works in more than 100 countries on projects focused on refugee relief, public health and many other topics.

Bomb attack in Pakistan: 7 police killed

October 18, 2017

Chief Minister Balochistan Sanaullah Zehri and Home Minister Sarfraz Bugti have condemned the blast. Rescue teams and law enforcement agencies rushed to the site immediately after the attack and shifted the bodies and injured to Civil Hospital Quetta .

Brazil attackers on song, but Honduras believe they can cause a shock

October 18, 2017

But it is the midfield that forms the fulcrum of Brazil's game plan. The starting XI from the opening two games will line up against Honduras on Wednesday as well. Meanwhile, for Honduras, it hasn't been an easy campaign in India. Despite the odds stacked against them, Honduras coach Jose Valladares is courageous enough to say that his team have the firepower to surprise the Brazilians.

France to crack down on catcalling

October 18, 2017

France isn't the only country thinking of criminalizing sexual harassment and catcalling on the street: There are now similar laws on the books in Portugal and Belgium with penalties ranging anywhere from a $142 fine to one year in jail, according to The New York Times .

British terror threat 'the worst I've ever seen': MI5 director

October 18, 2017

Parker said there has been a "dramatic upshift" this year, which has produced attacks in London and the city of Manchester that have killed 36 people combined. The agency, he added, was running 500 live operations involving 3,000 individuals. Parker said that 500 live operations are now monitoring 3,000 potential suspects, out of 20,000 people " connected to terrorism ", which represents " a dramatic upshift in the threat ", as the agency is already having to expand by a quarter to 5,000 ...

Hartford Financial Services Gro (HIG) - Barclays Maintains Rating And Updates Price Target

October 18, 2017

This company has been competing with others in the Financial space and offers its own combination of interesting factors The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (The) from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research note on Saturday, August 12th. This table compares Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

Kenya election commissioner quits ahead of repeat presidential vote

October 18, 2017

Dr Roselyn Akombe told Newsday why she's made a decision to leave. "It has become increasingly hard to continue attending plenary meetings where commissioners come ready to vote along partisan lines and not to discuss the merit of issues before them", Akombe said in a statement.

Plans to delist company stocks

October 18, 2017

The regulators did not prohibit marijuana firms with US ties from listing in Canada, however, and that left the door open for those not welcome by TMX to move to other exchanges. "We expect issuers with marijuana-related activities in the U.S.to address the current legal and regulatory environment in their disclosures, including any risks that result from changes in the approach to enforcement of USA federal law", said CSA chair Louis Morisset in a released statement.

Tom Petty's daughter shares heartbreaking pictures from his private funeral

October 18, 2017

Petty's daughter Kimberly Violette Petty , who goes by AnnaKim , shared photos of the service on Monday (Tuesday NZ Time). Continuing to quote Petty's song lyrics, AnnaKim posted an image of a flower, writing: "You belong somewhere you feel free".

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