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Mi-17 army helicopter crashes in eastern Iraq, 7 crew members killed

November 12, 2017

The cause of the crash remains unknown, but al-Assadi suggested that a technical failure might be behind the incident. Three air force officers were killed in the crash in the province of Wasit, southeast of Baghdad, an air force official told AFP on condition of anonymity.

34-yr-old US Marine instructor jailed for abusing Muslim recruits

November 12, 2017

The government alleged that Felix zeroed in on three Muslim recruits, including Siddiqui, for "special abuse" due to their faith, referring to each as "terrorist" and stuffing two of them into an industrial Speed Queen dryer in July 2015. Neither the manner nor details of Siddiqui's death were mentioned at trial because Felix was not directly charged with it - despite that earlier investigation's conclusion that Felix's actions directly led to Siddiqui's death.

Why Mark Cuban occasionally exchanges text messages with Steve Bannon

November 12, 2017

Cuban even appeared on the site's SiriusXM radio show, Breitbart News Daily, to discuss the current political climate, saying that he was willing to "learn from people who disagree with" him. The benefit of being an independent is you go right to the golden ticket time, right. There's nothing I'd have more fun doing. Jefferies asked the " Shark Tank " star to announce his candidacy on his show, but Cuban declined.

Mustafiz to play for PSL's Lahore Qalandars

November 12, 2017

In a press release announcing Malik's captaincy on Sunday, the Sultans also announced that former right-hand batsman Muhammad Junaid will be the team's batting mentor while former South African captain Johan Botha will act as their strength coach.

Effectively hedging the stocks in today's share market: Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK)

November 12, 2017

Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 288,643 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock worth $19,064,000 after acquiring an additional 17,439 shares during the period. The original version of this report can be accessed at https://www.dispatchtribunal.com/2017/11/11/westlake-chemical-partners-wlkp-getting-somewhat-positive-press-coverage-report-finds.html.

ASEAN, Hong Kong ink free trade agreements

November 12, 2017

The pacts, which conclude almost three years of talks, are expected to take effect on January 1, 2019, at the earliest. HKSAR's Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Edward Yau said the signing of the agreement was "just a start".

Terrelle Pryor Reportedly Target of Browns' Failed Trade Attempt

November 12, 2017

Pryor had 77 catches for 1,007 yards and four touchdowns last season, establishing himself as one of the most risky wideouts in football. It bears mentioning that those numbers were inflated by the 6-foot-4, 228-pounder receiving 140 targets, 12th-most in the National Football League, while playing for a team that went 1-15.

Swaraj assures all help to family of Indian-origin motel owner

November 12, 2017

He said Dewitt was shot four or five times and remained in serious condition at Cape Fear Valley Medical Centre, fayobserver.Com reported. According to posts on social media, Talati was the owner of the Diamondz Gentlemen's Club, but police would not confirm that information.

Brennan Says It's 'Puzzling' Why Trump Keeps Downplaying Russia Interference

November 12, 2017

So did former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper , who appeared on " State of the Union " at Brennan's side. "So you look at it, I mean, you have Brennan, you have Clapper and you have Comey", he continued. Clapper added he did not think Trump's rhetoric had a good effect on morale in the intelligence community. "They're not", Clapper said. "And I think it's very naive and perilous to this country to make an assumption that Russian Federation is going to behave with the ...

Smoggy conditions: All hopes on rains predicted on Nov 14-15

November 12, 2017

Humidity levels in the national capital oscillated between 98 per cent and 51 per cent. The morning haze, marked by a persistent smog, continued in Delhi on Sunday, with the minimum temperature dropping to 13 degrees Celsius, a Meteorological Department (MeT) department official said.

Trump Offers to Play South China Sea Peacemaker as Trip Wraps Up

November 12, 2017

It was unclear if the offhand remark signaled a more proactive USA role in finding a solution to one of Asia's biggest flashpoints. Trump has primarily focused his attention on North Korea's nuclear program, a shift from the Obama administration's more aggressive stance against China's activities in the South China Sea.

Alliance Data Systems Corporation (ADS) Shares Bought by Personal Capital Advisors Corp

November 12, 2017

About 113,789 shares traded. Alliance Data Systems Corporation's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is now 22.06%. It has underperformed by 2.23% the S&P500. LLC IN increased its holdings in shares of Alliance Data Systems Corporation by 1.1% in the third quarter. Pitcairn Co has 1,242 shares for 0.04% of their portfolio.

1 dead after auto crashes into Long Island home

November 12, 2017

The driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle when it crashed into the house, Nassau County police said. Both the auto and the home are badly damaged. Three other people in the auto suffered non-life-threatening injuries and are recovering at a local hospital. Police have not yet identified the victim.

Interpret this: one of Roy Moore's accusers has worked for Democrats

November 12, 2017

On Friday, Moore spoke to Hannity about the news, who said Moore was being judged in a "court of public opinion". "We do not intend to let the Democrats or the established Republicans or anybody else behind this story stop this campaign".

Jeremy Corbyn calls for Boris Johnson to quit over 'heartbreaking' Iran comment

November 12, 2017

The foreign secretary has admitted he "could have been clearer" with his comments and insisted they had been taken out of context. He attacked attempts to shift the blame from "who is really at fault", saying we should blame Iran and not Boris Johnson.

Will introspect Chitrakoot by-polls loss: MP CM

November 12, 2017

The counting of votes polled in the November 9 by-election began at around 8 am amid tight security. Chitrakoot has been known as mostly a Congress bastion. While the BJP went to the polls on the development plank, the Congress focused its campaign highlighting "corruption and misrule" in the BJP-ruled state.

Kerala: RSS worker stabbed to death in Thrissur, BJP suspects CPM role

November 12, 2017

He was allegedly hacked to death by CPIM workers, police said. The severe injured RSS worker was rushed to the nearest private hospital. After the attack, the assailants abandoned their auto and fled. The BJP called for a strike in Guruvayoor and Manaloor Assembly constituencies on Monday to protest the killing. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has alleged that as many as 120 BJP workers, 84 in Kannur alone, have been killed in Kerala since 2001.

No possibility of rain till Nov 16 in Odisha

November 12, 2017

Apart from coastal districts, other districts like Keonjhar, Dhenkanal, Jajpur, Mayurbhanj, Phulbani, Kalahandi, Nayagarh, Ganjam and Gajapati are also likely to witness rainfall. It is also predicted that there would be isolated rainfall in the interior districts of the state. Since October, Tamil Nadu has received 25cm, against the normal of 26cm.

Police end interview after suspect won't stop farting

November 12, 2017

Details have been released of his interview after he was brought in for questioning two months ago. Officers had held the 24- year-old for possession of cocaine, marijuana and two handguns - one a stolen Magnum discovered in his vehicle. But he was pulled over again on November 5 and police reportedly found marijuana, crack cocaine and a stolen gun. Sykes made his initial court appearance Monday, Nov.

Clouds And A Few Showers Through Sunday

November 12, 2017

Highs will be running cool again, today, topping out in the lower to middle 40s. Overnight lows during the new work week will fall into the low to mid 40s each night. For Nov. 11, Remembrance Day, the temperature will rise to -1 C in York Region and there is a chance of flurries in the forecast. All eyes are on a stronger storm for the weekend.

Conservative Lawmakers Ready to Oust Theresa May, Sunday Times Reports

November 12, 2017

The newspaper quoted a senior source in the United Kingdom government as saying that Johnson and Gove had carried out a "soft coup"; the source also referred to PM May as "their Downing Street hostage". "We are profoundly anxious that in some parts of Government the current preparations are not proceeding with anything like sufficient energy". United Kingdom opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn added to the pressure, telling the same newspaper that May should "govern or go" as she ...

'Don't block my drive' note left on ambulance

November 12, 2017

It was the first of two incidents the service encountered over the weekend where residents were moaning about ambulances blocking a vehicle. After sharing the image, Twitter users voiced their support for the paramedics, criticising the sender's selfishness and reminding them that they may one day need help from ambulance crews.

Trans-Pacific trade pact revived despite Trump withdrawal

November 12, 2017

Trade Representative under former President Barack Obama. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern arrived in Vietnam last night for talks on the Trans-Pacific Partnership today, warning again that New Zealand had "come in very late" with its objections to investor state dispute settlement clauses that the new government would like to see dropped from the trade and investment pact.

Assassination attempt: Amaechi's SARS and Army escorts attack Wike

November 12, 2017

Reacting, the State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Nnamdi Omoni, said there was no attack on the governor, describing the incident as a mere altercation between the governor's security details and those of the Minister. One of the two cars conveyed security men assigned to protect the minister in Port Harcourt. "Suddenly, gun-toting security men attached to Wike's convoy, surrounded the minister's vehicle, threatening to shoot him".

1 dead, 3 hurt in shooting at North Carolina club

November 12, 2017

Police say they were called to Diamondz Gentlemen's Club in Fayetteville just before 2 a.m. on Saturday. The victims were transported to the hospital, where one died. Littlejohn said, "The incident was a result of a verbal exchange between the security guards hired by Talati and a patron, who was asked to leave the club due to his behaviour".

Telangana: Sleep-deprived students protest in front of school

November 12, 2017

While other schools run from 8am to 4.30-5pm, we are forced to attend classes till 6.30pm. Other students also complained of the school management charging excess fee for the SSC exam. The Deputy Chief Minister said that the BIE conducted an inquiry, and found that daily hectic schedules, lack of holidays, frequent weekly tests and lack of proper facilities in hostels were some of the leading causes leading to stress and suicides among the students.

Gauri Lankesh murderers' identity to be revealed soon: K'taka Home Min

November 12, 2017

Responding to a question on why the investigation was taking a long time, Mr Reddy said that unlike investigation team's approach in the cases of Narendra Dabholkar, Govind Pansare and M.M. The SIT is of the view that the killers belonged to another state, who later retuened post-murder, the report added. It has also been investigating the possibility that the killers were provided local assistance for their operations in Bengaluru .

GAIL: Cabinet decides to increase compensation

November 12, 2017

Earlier the compensation was fixed after calculating the market value of the land as five times the fair value of the land. The meeting chose to make the revision with effect from 2012 when the project was launched. The present law does not allow the laying of pipeline under houses. As per the existing rules, pipeline can not be laid beneath houses. Only two meters of area will be used for laying the pipeline there.

Bhopal gangrape: MP High Court serves notice to state government

November 12, 2017

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has served notices to the chief secretary, the director general of police and others on the Bhopal gangrape victim's medical report that apparently had glaring errors. An official of Kshipra police station said the victim has mentioned in the complaint when she was waiting for a bus, one of her acquaintances named Mahesh Gole offered to drop her home in his vehicle.

Ministry of Home Affairs team visits villages along LoC

November 12, 2017

The team assessed losses in various villages and interacted with people from Jhangar village - worst-affected by shelling. The special secretary inspected the recently constructed bunkers in villages Langar and Dnaka. The spokesman said she had a detailed discussion on the issues projected by border residents during the team's visit to Jammu , Samba, Kathua, Rajouri and Poonch.

The Hyatt Hotels Corp. (H)

November 12, 2017

Marathon Petroleum Corp now has $30.17 billion valuation. The stock decreased 0.42% or $0.19 on November 10, reaching $44.88. About shares traded. RLI Corp. Investors sentiment increased to 1.26 in Q2 2017. Its up 0.33, from 0.93 in 2017Q1. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP grew its holdings in Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) by 3.5% in the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Indonesia's Widodo flies in for ASEAN events

November 12, 2017

Hundreds of Filipino schoolchildren performed cultural numbers as part of the welcome festivities. President Rodrigo Duterte met Sisoulith in the past 2 Asean summits: in Manila last April and in Vientiane, Laos last September. Those expected to arrive at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport are Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, South Korean President ...

Jadhav will be permitted to meet his wife, says Pakistan

November 12, 2017

The Pakistan-India Peoples' Forum for Peace and Democracy (PIPFPD) has welcomed the decision of the Pakistan government "to arrange a meeting of commander Kulbhushan Jadhav with his wife, in Pakistan, purely on humanitarian grounds". Jadhav was arrested in March 2016 and has been convicted and sentenced to death by a military tribunal. "At the same time, we request Pakistan government to allow parents of young innocent Hamid Ansari to meet him".

Ocean's scary depths: Monstrous neighbor of dinosaurs caught off Portugal

November 12, 2017

The shark has been the same from inside as well as outside since the time of the dinosaurs. This summer, researchers found one alive and thriving off the coast of Portugal, adding evidence regarding the resilience of this ancient sea creature.

Biswa Bangla is a govt company, not a pvt entity: Rajiva Sinha

November 12, 2017

It is not a private entity. The Bishwa Bangla brand and the logo were created by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and she has given them to the state government on her own, Bhattacharya told reporters. Reacting to this, Roy on Saturday said he has been waiting for a legal battle. For the second day in a row, Bengal's Principal Secretary, Home, Atri Bhattacharya, restated today Biswa Bangla - the company and the logo - belonged to the state government.

Carroll being withheld from playing

November 12, 2017

Oklahoma State announced Friday that senior guard Jeffrey Carroll is "being withheld from play pending the ongoing review of the men's basketball program". OSU got balanced scoring, with five players in double figures, led by Lindy Waters scoring 14 points. Thomas Dziagwa hit four of the Cowboys' 10 3-pointers and finished with 12 points.

In Japan, Trump and Abe Offer Alternative to China's 'Belt and Road'

November 12, 2017

Donald Trump and his wife Melania are welcomed upon arrival at Yokota Air Base in Fussa City, Tokyo prefecture, Japan November 5, 2017. Trump went on to nearby Camp Smith for a classified briefing from Pacific Command military leaders that officials expected would touch on North Korea and other areas.

Bison bounce back with convincing win over the Coyotes

November 12, 2017

NDSU, 9-1 overall, improved to 6-1 in the Valley with one game to play in the regular season and restored order to its mojo after a defeat at South Dakota State last week. The Bison scored two touchdowns in each of the first three quarters to give the Coyotes (7-3, 5-3) their third loss in four games. NDSU 21 Dollars 14 - Streveler rushes 8 yards for a touchdown with 8:24 left in the second quarter.

U.S. military to launch 3-carrier drill in Pacific

November 12, 2017

The US 7th Fleet did not mention where in the western Pacific the three aircraft carriers would be conducting their exercises. The nuclear powered USS Ronald Reagan , USS Nimitz and USS Theodore Roosevelt will conduct the drills to show the US Navy's unique capability to operate multi-carrier strike groups, according to the Seventh Fleet in a statement released from its headquarters on the Japanese base of Yokosuka.

Children hurt when stairwell collapses in San Diego

November 12, 2017

The extent of the woman's injuries is not known. Parents rushed to the area to find their children. Many parents were likely using a Groupon that had been offered for the evening's event, he said. However, none of them were injured. Vault PK specializes in parkour, a sport that requires athletes to complete obstacle courses often by launching themselves from structure to structure.

British woman to go on trial for alleged drug smuggling

November 12, 2017

Plummer was remanded in jail for another 15 days. "When they seen her, she's like a zombie, they said". It is unclear when the first hearing for the trial will be. "I can't tell you how stupid I feel". Omar said: "Hopefully now her nightmare will come to an end". Laura Plummer faces up to 25 years in an Egyptian prison if convicted of drug smuggling.

Eight Year Old Girl Dies After Drag Racing Accident

November 12, 2017

Anita Board has been identified as the girl injured in the crash. ABC reports the eight-year-old girl is in hospital after she crashed into a wall during a race at Perth Motorplex in Kwinana Beach on Saturday afternoon. "The thoughts and prayers of everyone at ANDRA are with the family and ask that their privacy is respected at this hard time", the association said in an emailed statement.

Jelena Dokic: former tennis star reveals horrendous abuse by her father Damir

November 12, 2017

It spiraled out of control. Dokic moved to Sydney from Crotia with her family in 1994. The tennis great also said an unnamed Australian coach said he would not have let Dokic "come back to Australia, let alone play for wildcards". " Unbreakable ", by Jelena Dokic with Jessica Halloran. Her highest career ranking was No. 4 in 2000, the same year she reached the semifinals of Wimbledon - the deepest Grand Slam run of her career.

Volunteer firefighter killed after being hit by fellow firefighter responding to crash

November 12, 2017

A fourth responder, Colby Blake, 26, of Cannelburg, struck a vehicle of another firefighter. Murphy was standing outside the vehicle and was struck. "Our hearts certainly go out to the families involved". That driver was rescued and arrested and charged with drunken driving. Blake was arrested by authorities and held at the Daviess County Security Center, WDRB said.

Talks to salvage Pacific trade pact underway

November 12, 2017

The negotiations are being held in Danang, Vietnam, alongside meetings of the 21-member APEC's annual summit, where Trump's markedly different stance from past US leaders was being felt even before his arrival Friday in the coastal resort city.

Right-wing nationalists march on Poland's independence day

November 12, 2017

According to the organisers, the event is the biggest "patriotic" gathering of its kind in Europe. The enormous popularity of the Independence March demonstrated Poland's increasing political divide. The march has become one of the largest far-right demonstrations in Europe, and on Saturday it drew nationalist group leaders from elsewhere in Europe, including Tommy Robinson from Britain and Roberto Fiore from Italy.

PM Modi heads for Asean, may meet Donald Trump

November 12, 2017

Prime Minister Modi, who was present at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi during India's Federation Internationale de Football Association U-17 World Cup 2017 opener against the United States of America, said that Jeakson's goal against Colombia in their second match was the "biggest reason for all of us to celebrate".

Hundreds Attend Funeral for Rockford Police Officer

November 12, 2017

People lined the procession route in many areas to pay their respects. "That's why I was out here, to show my respect to him", said procession attendee Terri Campbell. "We appreciate the sacrifice he made for our city". "To hear the radios crackle", she recalls, "And to hear them ask for Officer Jaime Cox, knowing that he wouldn't respond, it was devastating".

Inside Abu Dhabi's $1.4 Billion Louvre Museum

November 12, 2017

The Louvre Abu Dhabi has opened to the public after a decade-long wait and questions over laborers' conditions working on the project. The new museum's managers have been at pains to stress that LAD is not a franchise of the Paris Louvre.

Four Freedoms Veterans Parade

November 12, 2017

Grundy County Veteran's Assistance Commission Superintendent Ken Buck said due to dropping temperatures, the parade planned for downtown Morris has been canceled and the ceremony will now be held at Morris High School starting at 11 am. "I saw everything from Daisy's and Girl Scouts to DAV, to all the retirement homes that recognize the veterans within them", Retired Veteran, Art Ridgway said.

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