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Seven killed in Lagos rail, road crashes

November 16, 2017

Bisi Kazeem, said in Abuja that 19 others were injured in the accident which occurred at Kara Bridge at about 6.00 a.m. On the cause of the accident which appeared to be a odd one, he said he could not ascertain what actually led to the accident but relevant agencies were investigating the incident.

Cambodian opposition party dissolved by Supreme Court

November 16, 2017

Cambodia's Supreme Court has ordered the country's main opposition party be dissolved in one of the biggest blows yet to democratic aspirations in the south-east Asian state. Meanwhile, Hun Sen's government has already passed legal amendments that allow election authorities to redistribute seats or local posts held by a dissolved party.

Target run: Taylor Swift shocks shoppers while buying album

November 16, 2017

Taylor Swift's new album "Reputation" has sold more than one million copies in its first four days, Nielsen Music said on Tuesday, but the USA pop star failed to beat the record set by Britain's Adele two years ago. The record is also taking the United Kingdom chart by storm, as the midweek chart update from compilers at the Official Charts Company stated Reputation has already sold more than 65,000 copies.

NI construction sector 'continues to stagnate'

November 16, 2017

Respondents to our survey are still seeing a lack of quantity surveyors (63 per cent) as well as other professionals (54 per cent) across London. Despite efforts by Downing Street to boost the workforce and the prominence of apprentices through an apprenticeship levy introduced by the Chancellor in May, just 42% of respondents, said they felt government-funded programmes "are only moderately effective" on a national scale, and that less than half of employers hiring apprentices viewed them ...

Japanese Coast Guard Rescues 3 N. Korean Men

November 16, 2017

Japan says three crew members rescued from a capsized boat off the northern coast are North Koreans, and Tokyo is arranging their return home. The three told coast guard officers that they were from North Korea and that 12 others were missing.

American research states Modi as most popular figure of Indian politics

November 16, 2017

Eastern states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal and the northern and the northern states of Delhi, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh repeat the same result where eight out of ten people favor Narendra Modi .

Salisbury residents urged to keep an eye out for missing Dorset teenager

November 16, 2017

She said: "Keep looking, be bold with respect". She was being driven between Langton Matravers and Swanage by a family member when they stopped off for fuel at St Michael's Garage on Valley Road in Swanage. " Gaia is special indeed, so we best crack on to discover the truth of things so we may bring her home very soon". The elderly woman's ex-husband Greg Elsey has denied the suggestion either Rosemary or Nathan could be involved in Gaia's disappearance.

Grenfell fire killed 71, including stillborn baby

November 16, 2017

For months, police have estimated that about 80 people died in the fire, which began in a refrigerator in an apartment before racing through the 24-story tower. Every flat and communal area in the building has been "thoroughly and meticulously searched" and the search operation is now entering its final stage.

Explosion hits Kabul as political gathering under way

November 16, 2017

A spokesman for the interior ministry said the bomber approached the hotel hosting the gathering in the Khair Khana district of Kabul , on foot. The death toll also includes five policemen and two civilians, police officials said. Ghani on Wednesday sacked the chairman of the Independent Election Commission, raising doubts over whether parliamentary and council ballots scheduled for next year will take place as planned.

Poland blasts 'scandalous' European Union parliament call for sanctions

November 16, 2017

The European Commission on Wednesday aired "serious concerns" over proposals by President Andrzej Duda to overhaul courts in Poland, signaling it would not back down in a dispute that has tarnished the reputation of the former communist country.

Southeast Asia nations to start talks with China on sea code

November 16, 2017

But Vietnam's trade surplus remains an irritant for the Trump administration. This is practical since the Philippines can be compared to an ant pitted against a behemoth that is China. "They will not talk about it", Duterte said of China. China, which wields considerable influence on ASEAN, has steadfastly opposed criticism of its artificial islands, where it has reportedly installed a missile defense system despite widespread concern, including by the United States, Japan and Australia.

Three charged after cocaine-filled yacht intercepted in NSW

November 16, 2017

Officials from NSW Police , Australian Federal Police and Border Force will address media in Sydney later in the day. The boat was seized in the Pacific after setting sail from South America. Three men, alleged to have ties with Tahiti and Thailand, were arrested. The charges carry a maximum jail sentence of life in prison. Three men were charged with importing a commercial quantity of border controlled drugs and refused bail to appear at Newcastle Local Court on Thursday.

Malaysia's Sime Darby Net Profit Nearly Triples On-Year In 1Q

November 16, 2017

The conglomerate, whose interests stretch beyond palm oil into areas such as property, announced a net profit of RM1.32 billion (US$315.98 million) for the quarter that ended in September, up from its restated earnings of RM522 million in the corresponding quarter a year ago.

What repealing Obamacare's individual mandate means

November 16, 2017

A GOP senator believes his party can pass a tax-reform measure that repeals the individual mandate that he calls a "narrow surgical strike", despite the Senate Republicans' inability to approve an ObamaCare replacement this summer. President Donald Trump also voiced his support. The Congressional Budget Office estimates 4 million fewer people would be covered in the first year, and 13 million by 2027.

Minister distributes Rs 5000 each to 2 injured fishermen

November 16, 2017

According to the Newspaper, The officials suggested monthly meetings between them to foster better understanding.In the evening, the officials, accompanied by a woman doctor, visited the injured fishermen - M. The chief minister has urged the Ministry of Defence to take cognizance of the matter. "The unfortunate incident has created panic and a feeling of insecurity among the fishermen community of Tamil Nadu".

Cloudy, chance of showers — TODAY'S FORECAST

November 16, 2017

Enjoy it while it lasts - rain is expected to hit the region on Thursday though the mercury will climb into the high 40s. Northwest wind 10 to 15 miles per hour becoming light and variable after midnight. Friday night: Clear to partly cloudy. The next cold fronts, that arrive on Saturday morning and next Tuesday night, will be much stronger, and will bring sharply cooler temperatures to North Texas.

CM Naidu, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu inaugurate AgTech Summit 2017

November 16, 2017

AP Government-Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) Programme on Digital Platform was launched at the inaugural. He also praised the summit as being a good opportunity for overcoming many challenges that farmers face, and added that technological support to agriculture could improve the lives of farmer.

As Aaradhya turns 6, Amitabh Bachchan shares adorable picture of his grand-daughter

November 16, 2017

According to reports, the Bachchan's have planned a lavish themed birthday bash for Aaradhya, just like every other year. "T 2712 - When she will remind us how much she has grown". One of the photos from Amitabh Bachchan's blog was particularly singled out and is being shared around by fan clubs. With Amitabh Bachchan, Shweta Nanda, and Jaya Bachchan also in presence, Ash, Abhi, and Aaradhya got into the wedding mood and enjoyed thoroughly with the baaratis .

Anti-militancy operation 'Kund' is on in Kashmir

November 16, 2017

Aqib had recently joined militant ranks and was probably injured in yesterday's encounter. "One of them is injured and has been hospitalised", a police official said. The injured soldier and policeman were shifted to a hospital. The operation is being carried out in the forest area of Haalan-Kund area of Qazigund, in south Kashmir's Kulgam district.

Duke Takes Down Michigan State

November 16, 2017

They also limited the Spartans to 11 offensive rebounds, cleaning up their own defensive glass at a 70% clip. The Blue Devils have gotten off to a 2-0 start this season after defeating Elon and Utah Valley, giving head coach Mike Krzyzewski 1,000 wins as the head coach for the school.

RCom says not making any payment to lenders for time being

November 16, 2017

Shares of all Reliance Group companies , except Reliance Capital, nosedived to their one-year lows on Wednesday. "The Company has also announced various asset sales and a comprehensive debt resolution plan, as advised per our earlier letter dated 30th October 2017".

Bill Belichick reveals something which made him nervous last week

November 16, 2017

He said he really enjoyed seeing old friends on Tuesday, the team's day off, and being at the Academy jogged some old memories of his recruitment. "I wasn't aware of it at the time, but I can see how that molded me". Even after battling one another in sport, "You go out and compete on the field then when it's over, you're fighting with each other not against each other but in the real fight - the military fight".

'PM Modi-Trump meet shows Indo-US strategic convergence'

November 16, 2017

Prime Minister @narendramodi and Prime Minister @TurnbullMalcolm meet in Manila , discuss close cooperation to optimise significant potential for further cooperation across a broad range of areas", external affairs ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted.

United Kingdom to consider special status for United Kingdom woman detained in Iran

November 16, 2017

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, a project manager with the Thomson Reuters Foundation, was sentenced to five years after being convicted by an Iranian court of plotting to overthrow the clerical establishment. Richard Ratcliffe believes the move would help ministers act "more stridently" to support his wife. "We agreed to keep talking about it". This means that those with dual citizenship don't normally receive the same level of consular assistance from United Kingdom authorities as those who have ...

More Oregon students are homeless than past year, state says

November 16, 2017

Beaverton School District recorded 1,522 homeless students from preschool through 12th grade - nearly 4 percent of the district's total enrollment. In the Portland metro area, Reynolds School District on the border between east Portland and Gresham had the highest percentage - 10.1 percent or 1,168 students.

Woman convicted of killing pregnant friend gets 40 years to life

November 16, 2017

The 24-year-old slaughtered Angelikque Sutton on what was to be the friend's wedding day in November 2015, stabbing her some 50 times before she cut the baby from her womb and then pretended she'd just given birth to the infant. She cut her major blood vessels. "She took a great deal of care to avoid the abdomen", the prosecutor said. Amazingly, Sutton's daughter survived the vicious attack and is now a thriving 22-month-old.

As Delhi chokes, Kejriwal sits on Rs 787 crore green fund

November 16, 2017

The facts were revealed after a Right To Information (RTI) query was filed by an activist Sanjeev Jain. Of this, Rs 93 lakh was paid to the South Delhi Municipal Corporation for payment towards pre-tendering incidental cost related to preparation of RFID documents, said a copy in India Today .

Turkey asks U.S. about jailed trader - foreign ministry sources

November 16, 2017

U.S. Ministry of Justice's Federal Jailhouse Bureau website said that Zarrab was released from prison on November 8, yet his lawyer refuted the claim. "The information that Zarrab was released is not factual", Zarrab's lawyer Seyda Yildirim told Hurriyet newspaper on Wednesday. "He might have been moved to a different section".

Chief justice dismisses Nawaz's plea for joint trial

November 16, 2017

The former prime minister wants the accountability court to club together the three references and hold a joint trial . On November 8, accountability court rejected Nawaz Sahrif's references merger plea and indicted him in all three corruption cases separately.

Puerto Rico officials defend power decisions in Capital Hill grilling

November 16, 2017

Several lawmakers, however, appeared perplexed that the island did not immediately seek to enter in a mutual aid agreement with stateside utility companies that would fix and restore power at cost instead of agreeing to the much higher costs incurred in the Whitefish contract, including Whitefish paying linemen $60-plus an hour but charging the island government more than $300 an hour.

Iran-Iraq Earthquake Kills More Than 450

November 16, 2017

The government of Baghdad did not immediately give word on the number of casualties or damages in the country. The epicenter of the new natural disaster was an area near Barda, a city in the center of the Republic of Azerbaijan, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

Bahrain arrests terrorist involved in police bus explosion

November 16, 2017

A number of the wanted terrorists are now in Iran , according to the statment. The interior ministry said the militant cell - whose members escaped to Iran and are charged with acts of terrorism - include Kassem Abdullah Ali Ahmed, 28, also known as "Kassem The Believer" and has had his Bahraini citizenship revoked, 36-year-old Sadek Jaafar Mohammed Abdullah Al Touk, 28-year-old Mahdi Ibrahim Jassem Abdullah - who has been sentenced to 30 years in prison in absentia - Mohammed Mahdi ...

Trump 'Giving Putin a Pass' on Election Meddling, Say Ex-Intelligence Chiefs

November 16, 2017

And while Brennan agreed that relations between the US and Russia need to improve, he said Trump was giving Putin "a pass" by not tackling the issue with the Russian leader and making sure he knows that Trump knows what really happened. Trump called former Federal Bureau of Investigation director James Comey , former CIA director John Brennan , and former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper "political hacks".

Three hospitalised after eating wild boar

November 16, 2017

Shibu Kochummen, his wife Subi Babu and his mother Alekutty Daniel were found unconscious in their home by paramedics on Friday, the NZ Herald reports. 'Though they exhibit periods of intermittent consciousness, they are for all practical purposes, unresponsive and in a vegetative state'. "Shibu rang (emergency number) 111 and fainted through the conversation".

Jacinda Ardern offers $3 million for refugees on Manus Island

November 16, 2017

The Australian government has repeatedly turned down New Zealand's offer, first made in 2013, to take 150 refugees from either the Manus Island or Nauru detention centres because it believes that would open a back door to Australia. Ardern said a screening process could be quickly put in place if and when Australia accepted New Zealand's offer. New Zealand's offer also gets solid support from within the parliament.

Truck's Trump f-bomb catches Fort Bend County sheriff's attention

November 16, 2017

Sheriff Troy Nehls posted a photo of the truck and a sign that reads "F_k Trump and F_k you for voting for him". "I have received numerous calls regarding the offensive display on this truck as it is often seen along FM 359", Nehls wrote on Facebook .

Trump Admin Will Allow Import of African Elephant Trophies

November 16, 2017

The council has determined that hunting in Zimbabwe and Zambia will help with conservation efforts, though its announcement does not include research that supports that view. Zimbabwe is now in turmoil, with President Robert Mugabe under house arrest as a military coup unfolds. That description would seem to apply to the president's sons, who are really fond of showing off photos of themselves posing alongside dead exotic wildlife , but hey-surely that or Zinke's attachment to a vision ...

Modi defends GST, noteban at ASEAN meet

November 16, 2017

The prime minister arrived in the Philippines capital on Sunday for a three-day visit during which he will also attend the 12th East Asia meet on Tuesday. "We have simplified processes to start companies and for other clearances as we want to make India a global manufacturing hub and we want to make our youngsters job creators", he added.

Ex-CIA Director Claims Trump Scared Of Putin

November 16, 2017

President Trump has refused to acknowledge a reported assessment by the CIA and other intelligence agencies that Russian Federation was behind the hacking of the Democratic National Committee in the run-up to 2016 presidential election. The intelligence agencies have said that Russian hackers stole and made public thousands of emails from the Democratic National Committee, also spread misinformation in an attempt to help Trump beat Democrat Hillary Clinton.

Indrani Mukerjea wants Peter's phone records: says he killed daughter Sheena

November 16, 2017

She believes that Peter's call records will help ascertain the truth about Sheena's disappearance. This is the first time in two years since Indrani and Peter, the founders of INX Network were arrested in the murder case, that Indrani has placed the blame of the alleged disappearance of Sheena, her daughter, on Peter.

Duterte thanks China for help in Marawi crisis

November 16, 2017

Helping the Philippines is helping ourselves. "It's a symbol of the critical help, the crucial moment when we needed most and there was nobody to help us at that time", he said. "In my talks with Mr. President, we also talked about the cooperation between our two countries regarding defense affairs and counter-terrorism. After the first 10 months of this year, China has become the Philippines' top trading partner", Li added.

Congress may not declare candidates today

November 16, 2017

If key sources aware of the developments are to be believed, "The party could not decide on several names, mostly those demanded by Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) leaders, so the party will further discuss the matter. The first phase will cover 89 constituencies in 19 districts and the second phase 93 seats in 14 districts. Counting will take place on December 18. In Gujarat, the home state of PM Modi, the Congress is trying to dislodge the ruling BJP which is holding power in the ...

Trump Says Asia Trip Showed Strong US Standing

November 16, 2017

U.S. President Donald Trump waves goodbye as he enters Air Force One after participating in the East Asia Summit, Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017, in Manila, Philippines. But it was fair trade with Asia that Trump ended his remarks on, saying his vision was U.S. How the Trump administration works to realize the full potential of the Quad "will be the strategic question to watch", wrote Alyssa Ayres, a senior fellow in the USA think tank Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), in a blog on its ...

Analysts See $0.33 EPS for America Movil SAB de CV (ADR) (AMX)

November 16, 2017

The Home Depot Inc. had 82 analyst reports since August 19, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. As per Monday, July 18, the company rating was maintained by Barclays Capital. Suncoast Equity Management invested in 1.97% or 42,370 shares. 4,375 are owned by Legacy Capital Prtnrs. Murphy Cap holds 0.2% of its portfolio in Raytheon Company (NYSE:RTN) for 8,552 shares.

South Korea rattled by rare 5.4-magnitude quake

November 16, 2017

After a magnitude 5.4 quake near Pohang, South Korea , shook the nation and damaged some school buildings, the country made a decision to postpone its critical college entrance exams by one week, according to Yonhap News . Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon presides over a meeting of government agencies to discuss quake recovery efforts on November 16. It came a day ahead of the all-important college entrance exam during which the whole nation falls silent to help teenagers focus on the annual ...

Steven Mnuchin's wife strikes a pose with a sheet of money

November 16, 2017

Mnuchin's signature is decidedly more legible than that of his predecessor Jacob Lew. Now that it's been shown off by Mnuchin, the currency is on its way to Federal Reserve regional banks around the country and will reportedly enter circulation next month.

Rare, prehistoric-era shark found off coast of Portugal

November 16, 2017

The male fish measured 5ft in length and was captured at a depth of 2,300 ft off the resort of Portimao. "Small numbers of frill sharks are caught incidentally by various deepwater commercial fisheries around the world, using trawls, gillnets, and longlines", reads a Wikipedia excerpt.

Agilent Technologies, Inc. (A) Position Decreased by Gabelli Funds LLC

November 16, 2017

It has outperformed by 9.26% the S&P500. Trust Co. of Vermont now owns 2,793 shares of the medical research company's stock valued at $166,000 after buying an additional 50 shares in the last quarter. Acrospire Investment Management LLC now owns 2,500 shares of the medical research company's stock valued at $148,000 after buying an additional 1,200 shares in the last quarter.

Court gives go-ahead for minimum alcohol price in Scotland

November 16, 2017

It means that a 70cl bottle of whisky can not be sold for less than £14. The court on Wednesday rejected the Scottish Whisky Association's challenge to the policy of setting a floor price per unit of alcohol. The makers of Tennent's Lager and Magners Cider, C&C Group, have also backed the measures. Past year there were 1,265 alcohol-related deaths in Scotland, a 10 per cent rise.

Oklahoma House Passes Latest Version Of Budget Bill

November 16, 2017

While most state agencies' budgets would be cut 2.4 percent, 17 would be cut less than that, with 12 taking no cuts. It also includes a recently passed House bill which would raise the gross production tax on older wells. Kevin Wallace, R-Wellston insisted it was still better than the alternative. "There are a lot of other things to vote on that could bring us revenue so that we don't have to continue these draconian cuts to our agencies", said Representative Jason Dunnington (D) District 88.