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Trump returns to Missouri, tries to seal deal on tax plan

November 29, 2017

Reporters spoke with several senior administration officials ahead of the visit. Trump in August said that that if McCaskill didn't support his plan, voters should push her out of office. Noah, a frequent critic of the president, slammed the GOP Senate tax reform bill, calling it Trump's "Christmas present". Both Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley and U.S.

Sauber deal sees Alfa Romeo return to F1

November 29, 2017

Next year's auto will bear the Alfa Romeo logo and will be equipped with Ferrari power units. Using the Alfa deal to place him with Sauber would give Ferrari an opportunity to evaluate him in F1. Are you excited at the prospect of seeing Alfa Romeo in F1 again? In 1950 Italian driver Nino Farina drove its Alfetta to victory at the very first Formula 1 championship.

Chinese teacher used needles to 'discipline' children

November 29, 2017

The sickening accusations ignited a massive firestorm of outrage across Chinese middle-class society, the like of which has rarely been seen before. Chinese media reports about alleged abuses at the Xintiandi kindergarten have drawn nationwide anger over potential lapses in supervision in the booming private preschool industry.

Woman alleges gang-rape by father, brother

November 29, 2017

According to a Times of India report, the victim had eloped twice: She had run away with a 32-year-old man named Gayasuddin, who is also a resident of the same village, once in July and again in October. All four accused in the case have now been arrested under stringent sections of the rape law though the rape survivor's mother has claimed that the allegations are false and were made by her daughter "under influence of her lover".

Challenger ahead in counting of Honduras presidential vote

November 29, 2017

Initial results at 5:30 p.m. local time (2330 GMT) based on 57.94 percent of the vote counted showed that 64-year-old Nasralla, of the Opposition Alliance, had 45.18 percent of ballots, followed closely by 49-year-old Hernandez, with 40.19 percent.

Matt Lauer fired by NBC, accused of "inappropriate sexual behavior"

November 29, 2017

She read Lack's note on-air, noting that while the network says it had never received a complaint about Lauer before, it has "reason to believe this may not have been an isolated incident. "We are deeply saddened by this turn of events", NBC News said in a statement . CNN's Brian Stelter tweeted that "r$3 eporters for the @NYTimes had been investigating Matt Lauer for several weeks".

UP district supervision slapped Rs 45 lakh fine on Maggi

November 29, 2017

The FMGC major stated that it appears to be a case of application of incorrect standards and that the firm will file an appeal urgently once the order is received. The Nestle India, however, questioned the lab findings and said that it has not received the order yet and would file an appeal urgently once it receives the order.

20 crore defamation case filed against DIG Roopa

November 29, 2017

Deputy General of Police D Roopa has demanded a probe by the Anti-Corruption Bureau against retired Director General of Police H N Sathyanarayana Rao on November 29, following the latter's Rs 20 crore defamation suit against her on Monday. The matter has been posted for hearing on December 12 and the court has issued a notice to Roopa. "She is like any other prisoner", he said to media.

Trai backs net neutrality principles

November 29, 2017

After more than a year of debate, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) said it opposed any "discriminatory treatment" of data, including blocking, slowing or offering preferential speeds or treatment to any content. "Today's recommendations will promote equitable access to the internet for every citizen, " it said. Last week, Ajit Pai, a Republican appointed by President Donald Trump in January, unveiled plans to rescind net neutrality rules championed by former President Barack ...

Rail routes axed under Beeching could reopen under Government transport reforms

November 29, 2017

They include a number of routes shut down by British Railways between 1964 and 1970. Transport for London (TfL) could be given control over Southern rail routes when the current Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern franchise comes up for renewal in 2021.

Channel 4 News complains to Labour over Tulip Siddiq's 'threat'

November 29, 2017

I don't think that's the right thing to imply. "Be very careful what you are saying, I'm a British MP for Hampstead and Kilburn". And then she turned to a pregnant producer and said: "Hope you have a great birth, because child labour is hard.

Bosnian-Croat War Crimes Suspect Slobodan Praljak 'Takes Poison' in UN Court

November 29, 2017

A guard for the court appealed for calm, and confirmed to journalists that Praljak was alive. Praljak was one of six former Bosnian Croat political and military leaders appearing in court connection with the Bosnian war. Praljak's condition, and whether he actually drank poison , are unknown. But the city saw the worst of the Croat-Muslim clashes, with almost 80 percent of the city's east destroyed in the fighting.

Killed in Flooding, Landslides on Indonesia's Java Island

November 29, 2017

The death toll from Cyclone Cempaka hitting Indonesia's Central Java reached 19 on Wednesday, with four dead from floods and another 15 dead after a landslide. The cyclone, with its heavy rain and strong winds, is hitting several cities across Java hard, according to Indonesian state meteorologists. "Urgent needs are rubber boats, heavy equipment, fast food, blankets, environmental hygiene kits and so on", Sutopo said.

Drishyam actress and Tv actor wedding party attend by Bollywood stars

November 29, 2017

Ishita started her career in Bollywood with 2015's film Drishyam , co-starring Ajay Devgn . Television actor Vatsal Sheth , who is now seen in Sony TV's Haasil , has tied the knot with his longtime girlfried Ishita Dutta on Tuesday.

Trump 'actively considering' moving United States embassy in Israel to Jerusalem

November 29, 2017

The PM statement was delivered by India's Permanent Mission at the UN. The Indian Prime Minister said his country is an active development partner of Palestine and is engaged in extending technical and financial assistance to improve the lives of the Palestinian people.

Stevens Capital Management LP Decreases Position in SVB Financial Group (SIVB)

November 29, 2017

It has outperformed by 3.59% the S&P500. Whittier Trust Co. of Nevada Inc. now owns 774 shares of the bank's stock valued at $136,000 after acquiring an additional 343 shares in the last quarter. Spitfire reported 907,156 shares or 3.4% of all its holdings. Baldwin Brothers Ma owns 5,730 shares for 0.16% of their portfolio. Pillar Pacific Capital Mngmt Lc reported 21,835 shares.

Winter Storm Dumps Snow on Hawaii's Peaks

November 29, 2017

The National Weather Service issued winter storm warnings for the summits on Hawaii's Big Island. Numerous locations have seen more than 6 inches of rainfall from Monday into Tuesday afternoon on the windward sides of the Big Island and Maui.

Trump Retweets Videos Critical of Muslims Posted by Far-Right British Politician

November 29, 2017

The first video posted by Fransen Wednesday morning and subsequently retweeted by Mr. Trump is from around 2012, as political unrest roiled Egypt. The posts included unverified videos titled "Muslim Destroys a Statue of Virgin Mary!" and "Muslim migrant beats up Dutch boy on crutches!" Mr Trump, who is known for his unguarded messages on social media, has 43.6 million followers on Twitter .

Two Teenage Boys Charged After Allegedly Planning "Catastrophic" Attack On School

November 29, 2017

A community forum was also held in Renmark recently in relation to the incident. He has been in custody since then. Police say officers subsequently raided the 16-year-old boy's home on November 7 and uncovered a frightening stockpile of weapons, including knives, material to make homemade bombs and plenty of body armour.

Busted Their Butts: Butt-baring Instagram duo arrested for lewd temple photos

November 29, 2017

Thailand has very strict laws on behaviour considered disrespectful and offensive to its Buddhist religion. "The pair was put under the immigration watch list". Visitors to temples in Thailand are expected to dress modestly and at some sites people are not allowed to wear shorts or shirts that do not cover their shoulders.

Jacob Thomas faces criminal prosecution

November 29, 2017

The committee also reportedly took exception to how Mr. Thomas passed judgement on former excise minister K Babu's alleged involvement in the bar bribery case even though the matter is sub judice. The book titled Sravukelku Opam Neenthumpol (Swimming With The Sharks) was released in May in Thiruvananthapuram . In his defense, Thomas Jacob argued that since the book was penned while he was on leave, it could not be deemed violation of service rules.

Oxfam: Royalties sent out of Ireland equivalent of 26% of country's GDP

November 29, 2017

In a report entitled " Blacklist or Whitewash ", Oxfam says that, even on a conservative assessment, the blacklist should include at least 35 countries - including Switzerland, Singapore, Hong Kong and United Arab Emirates, alongside more familiar names including the Cayman Islands, the Bahamas and Bermuda.

Decreases Holdings in Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (CFG)

November 29, 2017

Riverpoint Capital Management Llc increased its stake in Citizens Finl Group Inc ( CFG ) by 111.68% based on its latest 2017Q2 regulatory filing with the SEC. Oppenheimer maintained the shares of CFG in report on Monday, January 25 with "Outperform" rating. The rating was maintained by Wedbush on Monday, October 24 with "Outperform".

Jurists 'cleared' to testify in impeachment case

November 29, 2017

Aguirre said he asked for the transfer of the Maute cases "because I feared for the safety of those conducting the investigation". Asked anew by Farinas if Sereno's issuance of Administrative Order 175-2012 was a violation of the Constitution and the law, De Castro refused to answer.

London Stock Exchange Group CEO Xavier Rolet Resigns

November 29, 2017

LSE Chief Financial Officer, David Warren, will replace Rolet on an interim basis. Since the October 19 announcement of his departure by the company slated for next year, activist shareholder TCI Fund Management head Christopher Hohn has campaigned to keep him in the role, while calling on the LSE chairman to leave and demanding a meeting of shareholders.

Kashmiri inmates at Tihar attacked

November 29, 2017

The ministry has asked the Director General of the Tihar jail to submit a report as early as possible detailing the incident and the action taken so far. J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday urged the Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba to ensure safety of Kashmiri separatists lodged in Delhi's Tihar jail.

BC sees a major spike in hate crimes in 2016

November 29, 2017

Nationally, hate crimes against Muslims and Catholics declined in 2016, according to the Statistics Canada. Hate crimes in Canada directed at Muslims dropped in 2016 after four years of steady increases, according to a Statistics Canada report released Tuesday.

USA senator 'does not remember' touching women inappropriately

November 29, 2017

Facing a slew of cameras and reporters who asked him about the allegations and upcoming Senate ethics inquiry, Franken said that he did not recall the latest allegations in which women say the senator groped them during photos. He said he's "tremendously sorry" that some women feel that he has done something disrespectful that has hurt them. "That's the thing I'm most ashamed for".

Blue Jackets cool off Hurricanes in shootout

November 29, 2017

Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Artemi Panarin (9) celebrates after scoring the game winning goal in a shootout during a game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Carolina Hurricanes on November 28, 2017, at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH.

CT sends 13 state troopers to Puerto Rico

November 29, 2017

House". The bill would cost taxpayers $146 billion. What does the bill do? "We can not simply rebuild Puerto Rico the way it was", said Sanders. Further, the plan awards $13 billion in additional funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to rebuild both territories' electric grids using " more modern, resilient technologies ", according to a summary of the bill.

Thousands of Romanians Protest Against Justice Changes

November 29, 2017

Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Romania's capital city of Bucharest on Sunday, as well as several other major cities, to protest the plan to overhaul the country's judiciary. Bucharest residents gathered in Victoria Square, after which they headed for the Palace of Parliament. Thew unions are especially unhappy with the recently adopted fiscal code that has transferred the cost of social contributions from employers to employees, potentially reducing workers' net wages.

Russian man poses for selfie with live grenade, blows himself up

November 29, 2017

Alexander "Sasha" Chechik , 26, had sent an image to his friend showing himself holding the explosive moments before it detonated and killed him instantly in the incident in the city of Labinsk in south west Russian Federation, police said.

Dance official confirms identity of Putin's daughter, later withdraws comments

November 29, 2017

Mohab said he had problems with his hearing. In a retaliatory move against the U.S. Intelligence officials' allegations that Russia attempted to influence last year's U.S. In 2015, Andrey Akimov, deputy chairman of the board of directors at Russian lender Gazprombank, told them Tikhonova was the Russian president's daughter.

Musharraf says I am fan of the global terrorist, JuD chief Saeed,

November 29, 2017

In an interview to Pakistani TV channel ARY News, Musharraf, who is now in exile in Dubai, said: "I am the biggest supporter of LeT and I know they like me and JuD (Jamaat-ud-Dawa) also likes me". They are not terrorists, they run a very fine NGO, they contribute to relief activities in post-earthquake and post floods periods in Pakistan. "They (JuD) are against Taliban, they did not commit any terrorism in Pakistan or anywhere in the world".

Reno shooting: gunfire reported from balcony in Nevada city

November 29, 2017

Officers closed 2nd, 4th and Sierra streets, as well as Commercial Row and nearby side streets. Authorities in Reno, Nevada were called to the downtown area after reports of an active shooter surfaced Tuesday night.

Poker cage at Bellagio robbed; suspect sought

November 29, 2017

Police have described the suspect as a white male adult, but have not presented any other description of the suspect. Metro Captian John Pelletier said that they are "comfortable and confident" that they have enough to apprehend the man. Excellent staff, cool under pressure. He would not elaborate, but said police were interviewing the man. MGM Resorts International, owner of the Bellagio, plans to work with investigators to identify the suspect.

One dead, two injured in Blue Mountains walking track collapse

November 29, 2017

Another person has several fractures and is in a stable condition. Fifteen ambulances with a special team of paramedics and three ambulance helicopters are trying now to help the injured at the site. One person died in the incident. "The team are looking to start winching the trapped patients out shortly", a spokesperson told Yahoo7. Members of the public are asked to avoid the area.

Voluntary euthanasia passes in Victorian parliament

November 29, 2017

Premier Daniel Andrews said it was an overdue reform. "I'm proud today that we have put compassion right at the centre of our parliamentary and our political process", he said. The scheme will be accessible to terminally ill adults who have less than six months to live, and who have lived in Victoria for at least 12 months.

Hariri: What Happened in Saudi Stays in Saudi

November 29, 2017

He said he was ready to stay on as prime minister if Hezbollah accepted to stick by the state policy of staying out of regional conflicts. "Hezbollah does not have the ability to manage a country". He did not elaborate on the new arrangement he was proposing. Lebanese President Michel Aoun met separately on Monday with several officials, including the head of Hezbollah's parliamentary bloc, Mohammed Raad, who later told reporters they discussed "reactivating" the government.

Senior Saudi royal accused of corruption freed in $1 billion settlement agreement

November 29, 2017

Prince Miteb, who is the cousin of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and headed Saudi Arabia's elite National Guard, was the most politically influential royal detained in the corruption crackdown. But Saudi authorities insist the purge was meant exclusively to target endemic corruption as the kingdom seeks to diversify its oil-dependent economy.

New Incident May Tie Russia To 'Health Attacks' On US Diplomats

November 29, 2017

A recording of what some US embassy workers heard in Havana sounded similar to shrieking crickets but with an electronic twang. In September, a USAID officer at the American embassy in Tashkent, Uzbekistan as well as his wife reported at least one acoustic attack that was similar to the ones described by the affected workers at the embassy in Havana.

Pence: Trump Actively Considering Embassy Move to Yerushalayim As Deadline Nears

November 29, 2017

On May 14, 1948, David Ben-Gurion formally declared the birth of Israel and later served as its first prime minister. "He asked that I be here today to express our appreciation for all who support the Jewish people". The next six-month waiver is due to be signed this week. Since that year, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Trump all signed waivers. Israel's Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon initiated the event.

Which Way Traders Signposts Apple Inc. (AAPL), Facebook, Inc. (FB) Stocks?

November 29, 2017

Jacobs & Co who had been investing in Apple Inc. for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $887.77B market cap company. The stock declined 0.67% or $1.16 reaching $172.93 on the news. Intrust Fincl Bank Na has 2.01% invested in Apple Inc. Investors sentiment increased to 0.68 in Q2 2017. Its up 0.04, from 0.64 in 2017Q1. (NASDAQ:AAPL).

Lawsuit Claims MSU Brought Banned Football Player Back To Campus

November 29, 2017

The lawsuit also states the victim went through all the requirements to report the assault to the university, but the university didn't notify her of her Title IX rights, failed in its investigation and did not support or protect her. He was informed he could no longer re-enroll at MSU "in any capacity". Several months later, sanctions were issued against Mumphery, who had graduated in spring 2014, barring him from the campus and facilities until December 31, 2018, and from re-enrolling.

China Lifts Ban on Cut-Price Package Tours to Korea

November 29, 2017

As the lifting of the ban is expected to take place gradually in other Chinese regions, Chinese tourists, commonly known as "youker", are expected to flock to South Korea again. "Therefore, the sale of Lotte Mart stores will proceed as planned", said a lawyer from a Korean law firm that has been carrying out legal advice to Lotte Group.

England cricketer allegedly headbutted Australian player before Ashes

November 29, 2017

There was no intent or malice about anything during the evening. "There was a comic moment in the press conference, Cameron Bancroft certainly reveled in his moment in the sun!" Australia opener David Warner made reference to the incident out in the middle during England's second innings on day four, with his comments picked up on the stump microphone.

Police stop tiny auto with giant Christmas tree

November 29, 2017

Police on Facebook reminded people to transport holiday trees "responsibly". Police stopped the auto on Friday on Route 20, just 20 miles outside of Boston.

Noisy scenes in Punjab Assembly

November 29, 2017

The Akali Dal and AAP legislators were also involved in heated exchanges on the issue of drugs in Punjab. Akali and BJP legislators responded with counter-sloganeering against Khaira, but much of it was not audible in the din. "I want the CM to give a statement on the matter", said Khaira. We still do not know who is behind the controversy, though the name of Capt Amarinder Singh is there in the clip.

Gujarat elections: Congress candidate from Jalalpore constituency- Parimal N. Patel

November 29, 2017

Taking a jibe at Rahul Gandhi over the issue of "vikas", he added, "He is standing on the riverfront in Ahmedabad and talking about "vikas", and is not realising that the place he is standing at was a drain during Congress rule in Gujarat".

State police investigate hundreds of crashes over Thanksgiving holiday

November 29, 2017

During the same period previous year from November 23-27, troopers investigated 16 traffic deaths. In Killingly, Hope Butler of Warwick, RI was killed when she hit a tree off of Route 6 on November 22. DUI arrests totaled 51 this year, the same as in 2016. In all, troopers investigated 524 crashes - 70 with injuries - during the time period, compared to 392, 42 with injuries, during last year's.

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