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Kurds in Iraq Offer to Suspend Independence Effort

October 26, 2017

On Wednesday, the KRG - fearing more military escalations by Baghdad - offered to "suspend" the results of last month's unconstitutional poll, halt all military activity, and enter into talks with the central government . Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has hinted that his government wants to take control of revenue generated from Kurdish oil exports, following the controversial ban on global flights to and from the Kurdistan Region.

Trump can refuse to pay ACA subsidies, judge says

October 26, 2017

U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria denied the motion for an injunction, saying that he was skeptical that cutting off the payments known as cost-sharing reductions (CSR) would cause an immediate injury to residents of the state. Trump has said Obama's law is imploding and has criticized the subsidies as insurance company bailouts. Becerra said he will continue to press the case.

Hot Stock for Investors: AK Steel Holding Corporation (AKS)

October 26, 2017

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BJP to observe Nov 8 as 'Anti-Black Money Day'

October 26, 2017

The fight against black money , he said, can not be "achieved in baby steps". Congress spokesperson Anand Sharma, however, accused Finance Minister of putting people in distress by his policy and hit out at the BJP for its plan to observe "anti- black money" day on November 8 - apparently as a counter to the opposition's "black day protest" over demonetisation - he said the Prime Minister should apologise to people for "hurting" them.

Huge trust deficit between Pakistan and US: Khawaja Asif

October 26, 2017

He was briefing the Upper House about yesterday's visit of the US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to Islamabad and meeting with Pakistani leadership. He said there was no military solution to the problem in Afghanistan but rather a political solution. In Afghanistan, he said that delegation did not come out of the Bagram Airbase and held meeting with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani there.

Saudi Arabia sanctions individuals, entities for supporting terrorism

October 26, 2017

The US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin coordinated with the Gulf countries in announcing the designations on Tuesday during a speech at an investment conference in the Saudi capital, Riyadh. General, Abdulaziz A Al Ansari said: "Qatar has strengthened its counter-terror legislation and set new rules for defining terrorism and the financing of terrorism".

Maina Should Be Appreciated, Not Prosecuted - Family

October 26, 2017

Ado Garba Doguwa Alhassan being mistaken to be the embattled ex-chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Abdulrasheed Maina . Wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and Interpol since 2014, Maina fled Nigeria over charges he had misappropriated from the state pensions fund.

Guatemalan Soccer Executive Gets 8 Months in FIFA Corruption Case

October 26, 2017

Like numerous indicted, Hector Trujillo cut a deal with prosecutors and pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud and one count of wire fraud conspiracy in a U.S. Before being sentenced, Trujillo said through an interpreter that he had thought of the payments as reward for his hard work, and as "common practice".

United States makes H-1B visa renewals tougher

October 26, 2017

The new directive is in sync with the Donald Trump administration's goal to protect American workers from discrimination and replacement by foreign labour, NumberUSA website said. Primarily, an H-1B worker goes to the USCIS for three types of changes to his status - amendment, transfer and renewal. The directive rescinds the previous guidance, which gave "deference" to previously approved visas "as long as the key elements were unchanged and there was no evidence of a material error or ...

Missing teacher's husband left clues to location of a body; killed self

October 26, 2017

On Tuesday, October 24 at approximately 2:00 p.m. the Allegan County Sheriff's Office received information that a body may have been buried in a remote area of Valley Township. These officers found Theresa Lockhart's body in woods west of Swan Creek. The undersheriff said there are no open missing person cases in Allegan County.

Customer tackles armed robber inside Pennsylvania bank

October 26, 2017

Two young women at the back of the bank flee as Sakosky continues to wrestle with the man, who eventually takes off after Sakosky rips his mask off. When police arrived, Sakosky directed them to where the robber went. "He is exceptionally courageous to have done that", said Donna Shaw. Carbondale Grand Hotel employee Wade Nordahl told FOX8 Sakosky was "definitely a hero" but also just a normal guy.

NK Diplomat Warns US to Take H-Bomb Threat 'Literally'

October 26, 2017

The threat came hours after US President Donald Trump threatened to "totally destroy" North Korea in a speech to the UN. "Therefore, I think his words should be taken literally ". A state editorial condemning North Korea's nuclear test in September also reprimanded the U.S. for its "belligerent tone", cautioning that "military exercises on DPRK's doorstep ate into Pyongyang's sense of security" and suggesting that North Korea suspend its military programs in exchange for the suspension of ...

U.S. under Trump Series: House GOP begins investigating Russia Uranium deal

October 26, 2017

Stuart Varney said the tables have turned on Democrats in the Russian Federation story, now that Hillary Clinton is mired in another scandal. President Trump has criticized the agreement throughout the campaign saying that Clinton made a fortune thanks to the agreement.

Suffolk officials charged with covering up disgraced police chief's sex-toy beatdown

October 26, 2017

Attorney's Office Eastern District of NY. A district attorney in eastern Long Island has been indicted on charges that he obstructed a federal civil rights investigation into the beating of a handcuffed prisoner by a police chief. Spota and McPartland are accused of using threats and intimidation to pressure witnesses to provide false information to federal agents during their investigation of Burke.

Boulder weather: Temperatures to approach 80 today ahead of possible snow

October 26, 2017

For example, if a band of lake effect snow is expected to set up in downtown Buffalo in the morning but then shift southward to the Boston Hills by the afternoon, forecasters will issue two separate warnings at the specific times for those areas rather than keep all of Erie County in a lake effect snow warning for the whole day.

Sketches released in case of Sherri Papini's abduction

October 26, 2017

The samples belonged to a woman and a man and were collected off Papini's body and clothing, respectively, the Redding Record Searchlight reported. Sherri Papini's husband, Keith, passed a polygraph test after her disappearance and his DNA was tested against the two profiles found, but he was not a match, Shasta County Sheriff's Sergeant Brian Jackson said.

USA has lost trust in S.Sudan, Trump envoy tells president

October 26, 2017

United States official confirms that UN Ambassador Nikki Haley had to be evacuated from event in South Sudan w/Prez Kiir after large crowd approached. "This is not what we thought we were investing in", Haley said in remarks released by the UN. The Trump administration last month imposed sanctions on two senior South Sudanese officials and the former army chief for their role in the conflict, atrocities against civilians and attacks against global missions in South Sudan.

Australian woman fatally attacked by dog

October 25, 2017

As officers entered the home and tried to administer first aid to the woman, the dog attacked them, forcing officers to shoot the dog dead. On that other occasion, police had also been forced to draw weapons on the animal. ACT City Services minister Meegan Fitzharris says the dog that was fatally shot had previously attacked another person visiting the home in August.

Get more militants to surrender: Mehbooba Mufti

October 25, 2017

India Today reported that Mufti, while addressing policemen at Police Training School in Manigam in Central Kashmir's Ganderbal district, said the police should not to resort to retaliation because militants are attacking policeman's families.

TDP Leaders Ask Naidu To Take Action Against Revanth Reddy

October 25, 2017

Meanwhile, other leaders demanded that he should be stripped of all his titles, before he is forced to quit. The TRS Chief is also likely to give a big shock to Congress at the time of Revanth switching loyalties to Congress. T-TDP Leaders Ask Naidu To Take Action Against Revanth Reddy:- The TDP supremo, N. Chandrababu Naidu was asked today by the party's Telangana unit, to take action against its working President and MLA, A Revanth Reddy.

Ben Woodburn signs new Liverpool deal

October 25, 2017

Woodburn has enjoyed an excellent year, making his first-team debut for Liverpool and becoming the club's youngest ever scorer. He has already had some big playing moments, for Liverpool and of course Wales. "But when we ask him to go to the Academy and do things like play for Stevie's [Gerrard] U19s in the UEFA Youth League, on nights we play Champions League football, he approaches it so well".

Released Hong Kong bookseller 'is missing'

October 25, 2017

Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallstrom tweeted that she was "seeking further clarification" on Mr Gui's announced release . In February 2016 Gui appeared on Chinese television, weeping as he confessed to involvement in a fatal auto accident years before.

Gold Star Widow Myeshia Johnson Speaks Out About Trump's Condolence Call

October 25, 2017

Trump quickly responded on Twitter that he'd been "very respectful" and spoke the name "without hesitation". When pressed by a reporter about Johnson's account of the exchange - which differed completely from Trump's - the president boasted about the high quality of his memory.

Military option must remain on the table with North Korea: Johnson

October 25, 2017

In a speech made nearly two weeks ago, Trump announced his decision to decertify the Iran nuclear deal , calling for a "complete strategic review of our policy toward the rogue regime in Iran" in order "to ensure that Iran never, and I mean never, acquires a nuclear weapon".

USS Theodore Roosevelt enters Western Pacific amid North Korea tensions

October 25, 2017

Navy announced in a statement. The USS Nimitz aircraft carrier and its accompanying strike group of destroyers have left the Middle East, where they had launched airstrikes against ISIS, to back up USA forces in the Pacific, the Navy announced on October 25.

Putin, German President Steinmeier Hold Joint Presser

October 25, 2017

Steinmeier said "alienation" in recent years between Germany and Russian Federation should be overcome. Answering the question about what German companies allegedly continue to operate in the Russian market, demonstrating a desire to develop their business in Russia, Steinmeier said that German companies do not work specifically in the Crimea.

Key Republican Opens Door to 401 (k) Change Despite Trump Tweet

October 25, 2017

Brady did not specify what the changes to retirement accounts could be, but he said GOP tax writers were involved in "discussions with the president all focused on saving more, saving sooner". But the proposal has raised significant concerns from Republican House members in high-tax states such as New York, New Jersey, California and IL. Brady expects to reach a compromise on the issue.

Schumer: All 48 Democrats Support Health Deal

October 25, 2017

All sides say the debate may wait until December, when lawmakers could attach the cost-sharing payments to a must-pass bill to keep the federal government open. The Alexander-Murray bill would appropriate the CSR payments, which help offset the cost to insurers incurred by providing plans with low out-of-pocket cost to poorer Americans.

11 activists, including local Amnesty International chiefs, on trial in Turkey

October 25, 2017

All bar two of the activists - who include two foreigners - have been behind bars since a police raid in July on a workshop run by Amnesty on an island off Istanbul. Among the detained individuals is Amnesty International's Turkey Director, Idil Eser. Eight of the defendants were held in jail ahead of the trial.

Namibia rejects violating United Nations resolution on North Korea

October 25, 2017

June 2016 - Namibia announces termination of Mansudae and KOMID for as long as United Nations sanctions against North Korea remain in force. Those penalties were expanded September 11 to ban supplying the North with natural gas or buying its textiles after Pyongyang's sixth and strongest nuclear test explosion.

PDP NEC approves December 9 for national convention

October 25, 2017

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday received reports detailing alleged violations and acts of impunity by the Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose. That is the spirit of the party, that is the spirit we are sending to the public, because we want to win the minds and hearts of the public that we are better managers.

Support for legal pot use jumps, even among Republicans, man

October 25, 2017

According to the poll, which was conducted October 5 to 11, 64 percent of all American adults and 51 percent of Republicans think "the use of marijuana should be made legal", up from 60 percent and 42 percent, respectively, last year. Earlier this year, Vermont became the first state to approve a bill through its legislature that would have made marijuana legal for adults before being vetoed by the governor.

Brother of Las Vegas shooter detained amid child pornography investigation

October 25, 2017

Police obtained a search warrant after a tip alleged he had the porn on his computer. According to a TMZ report, the investigation into Bruce Paddock began before his brother fired on a crowd of concertgoers from a nearby hotel on October 1, killing 56 people and wounding hundreds more before taking his own life.

I won't link Aadhaar with my cell number: WB CM

October 25, 2017

Mamata said that linking of Aadhaar and mobile number is interfering with people's rights and privacy. "I will not connect Aadhaar with my mobile at any cost". Speaking of how AITC is not looking to be in power at the Centre, she said, "Our only motto is to oust BJP from the Centre". She said the TMC will protest even if all its party leaders are sent to jail.

No living persons' pics on banners: Madras High Court

October 25, 2017

The Madras High Court took this step after a Chennai resident Trilochana Kumari filed a plea after she faced issues with the local civic body near her residence. On one occasion, the petitioner was also said to have been threatened by Mathi. An irked Kumari, a resident of Rani Anna Nagar, had asked the court to order the Chennai Corporation and the city commissioner of police to initiate the removal of party banners and flags put up in front of her property.

Congress to Move HC Against Rajasthan Govt Controversial Ordinance

October 25, 2017

Responding to the petition under the RTI, query, Union law minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said that the ordinance was meant to prevent fake complaints and it was backed by the Narendra modi government at the centre. "It would, therefore, be fit and proper for the government of Rajasthan to withdraw the bill immediately and the society asks that this be done forthwith", she said in a statement.

Jeremy Corbyn set to appear on Celebrity Gogglebox

October 25, 2017

Channel 4 have teased: "A firm favourite of Stand Up To Cancer , the Gogglebox Celebrity special will once again return". The show is set to be filmed this weekend, and will air next week. Corbyn is a known fan of the soap, admitting after this year's general election that he wanted to catch up on all the episodes that he had missed. However, he has previously expressed a fondness for Eastenders and also revealed he watched Casualty on the eve of this year's Labour Party conference ...

Community Mourns Death Of Richardson 3-Year-Old

October 25, 2017

The family's SUV, which disappeared during the five hours between Sherin disappearing and her father calling police, was also seized as evidence. Richardson police say the little girl's adoptive father , Wesley Mathews, admitted to disposing of her body after he claims she died drinking a glass of milk in the family's garage.

Federal Prosecutors Issue Subpoenas in Manafort Laundering Probe

October 25, 2017

James Margolin, a spokesman for Acting U.S. Attorney Joon H. Kim, declined to comment. The U.S. attorney's office for the Southern District of NY is working in conjunction with Mueller's team to determine whether Manafort was involved in a money-laundering scheme, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday.

Scott Brown Investigated For Calling Crowd Of Peace Corps Staffers 'Beautiful'

October 25, 2017

The former New Hampshire senator went on to say that his advisors informed him of his remarks' impact. Brown acknowledged the investigation but said in a video statement that his comments were misconstrued . "Gail and I both walked in and said 'Boy, you look attractive, you look really handsome, you guys are great.' And apparently someone took offense to that", Brown said.

Instant analysis of PK Matt Prater's contract extension

October 25, 2017

Prater, 33, has been with Detroit since 2014 and has been one of the Lions' most consistent players. He began that season with a four-game suspension for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy and was cut by Denver after the team chose to stick with Brandon McManus as his replacement.

"Familiarity would give us an edge over Spain"- Mali coach

October 25, 2017

Mali looks stronger to win the day as they are used to playing in varied conditions in the tournament, with three of their five games to the semifinals played in rains. Spain too have enough motivation: for all the trophies won by the senior team, they are yet to win a U-17 World Cup in eight appearances. "By losing against Brazil, we realised that we have to get better".

Hardik patel meets farmers in vadodara,labelled BJP and congress as thieves

October 25, 2017

The AAP leader while saying that the BJP had also tried its best to buy AAP MLAs after the 2014 Lok Sabha polls took a dig at the saffron party that it is not changing itself. On Tuesday, he filed a complaint against six people, including BJP state chief Jitu Vaghani, BJP spokesperson Bharat Pandya , BJP youth wing leader Rutvij Patel and Varun Patel .

Kerala: 3 men from Kannur arrested for alleged ISIS links

October 25, 2017

Police said the three were recruited by a person in Kannur district only, and they went to Istanbul in Turkey in an attempt to reach Syria almost four months back. Police also identified Manaf and Shameer of Valapattanam and Abdul Qayyoom of Mayyil as an IS fighter still in Syria. Conviction under this law invites jail term for a maximum of 10 years.

Roads in Madhya Pradesh better than those in US: CM Shivraj Chouhan

October 25, 2017

He said, "When I got down at Washington Airport and travelled on roads, I felt roads in MP are better than United States". Chouhan emphasised that "basic infrastructure" is a prerequisite for development, and had been a focus area for him.

Are Analysts Bearish Koninklijke Philips NV (ADR) (NYSE:PHG) After Last Week?

October 25, 2017

Koninklijke Philips N.V.is the Netherlands-based health technology company. About 403,386 shares traded. The stock of Koninklijke Philips NV (ADR) (NYSE: PHG ) has "Buy" rating given on Wednesday, October 26 by HSBC. Investors sentiment increased to 1.13 in Q2 2017. Narrowing in a bit closer, the 5 month price index is 1.09909, the 3 month is 1.11276, and the 1 month is now 0.99957.

Why Mesut Ozil wouldn't last long at Man Utd - Mikael Silvestre

October 25, 2017

Inter Milan and Besiktas have both been linked with a potential swoop for Ozil, while rumours over a possible switch to United gained serious traction last week amid multiple reports that he had told friends that he expects the club to swoop for him when his deal expires next summer.

Tipu Sultan descendant urges PM Modi to drop Anantkumar Hegde from cabinet

October 25, 2017

President Kovind added,"He was also a pioneer in the development and use of Mysore rockets in warfare". The comments by the President come days ahead of the state-sponsored celebrations of Tipu Jayanti across Karnataka - initiated by the Siddaramaiah government in 2015 to mark the birth anniversary of the Tiger of Mysore.

North Korea, Malaysia to play Asian Cup ties in Thailand

October 25, 2017

Malaysia opened their 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualifying campaign pointless after losing 1-2 to Lebanon on June 13 at Larkin Stadium in Johor. The AFC said North Korea would represent the "home" side for the November 10 match and the "visiting" side in the second leg three days later.

Kate Steinle murder trial underway

October 25, 2017

They show Garcia Zarate, dressed in black, sitting on the chair and Steinle with her back to the camera. Kate Steinle, 32, was shot dead while walking on a pier with her father on July 1, 2015. He is charged with second degree murder and has pleaded not guilty. The judge in the case has prohibited any mention of the politics of immigration and gun control during the trial that is expected to last several weeks.

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