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Rockets fired into Israel near Gaza strip

December 08, 2017

Around two hours later the army said that another rocket, fired form the enclave's north, exploded in southern Israel. The first two launches set off the alarm shortly after 6 p.m., in the Hof Ashkelon and Sha'ar Hanegev regions, northeast of the Gaza Strip.

Rep. Metcalfe: Democrats Are Trying To Turn The Perpetrator Into The Victim

December 08, 2017

Bradford, to do what I've asked him in the past, and that's to stop touching me constantly during meetings". Bradford, who has a wife and children, laughed and said the meeting was "officially off the rails". Bradford later told Triblive.com that the lawmaker's comments were "unpleasant and awkward and appalling", adding: 'In this day and age, it's really inappropriate'.

Accenture plc (ACN) EPS Estimated At $1.66

December 08, 2017

The stock decreased 0.75% or $0.79 during the last trading session, reaching $104.93. About 317,785 shares traded. Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE:VOYA) has risen 11.06% since December 6, 2016 and is uptrending. Capital Int Limited Ca has invested 0.61% in Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN). Financial Bank Of Nova Scotia stated it has 139,929 shares. Accenture Plc now has $90.78 billion valuation.

Young woman killed, body dumped on Juhu beach

December 08, 2017

The body was spotted by people who were at the beach for a morning walk. Santacruz police arrived at the scene after being alerted and found the woman's body stuffed in the bag. The woman's body had been found, wrapped in a nylon bag, by locals on a beach in Juhu area yesterday. "However, he assaulted her so severely that she fell unconscious and died", said the officer.

Israeli Military: Two Rockets Launched From Gaza Strip Did Not Reach Israel

December 08, 2017

A tank takes part in a training exercise near the Gaza Strip on December 6, 2016. The rockets, which triggered the Code Red alert system in Ashkelon and other Israeli communities, landed in Gaza, the Israel Defense Forces spokesman said .

Jeff Sessions Mocks DOJ Intern Who Questioned His Stance on Marijuana

December 08, 2017

A Washington University law student identifying herself only as Elisa asked why, since guns kill more people than marijuana does, he supports "pretty harsh marijuana policies and pretty lax gun control laws". "Whatever Your Name Is" and advised her to contact the AMA. When Sessions said he cared about keeping all communities safe, the intern responded, "I grew up in one of these communities".

Sign-ups pick up in week five of 2018 Obamacare open enrollment

December 08, 2017

The federal website attracted 9.2 million signups during last year's enrollment period, which lasted three months - equating to about 100,000 signups per day. While enrollment numbers are expected to be lower than a year ago, there are some factors that may affect the end tally. That means insurance enrollment through the state exchange, where individuals and small businesses shop for plans, is up almost 30 percent in the first month of the annual open enrollment period compared to the same ...

Liberian court says presidential run-off can go ahead

December 08, 2017

The parties had to prove fraud was "not just at a few isolated centres but at most if not all polling centres", Banks said, and could not do so with the evidence presented. Immediately after the pronouncement was made given NEC the green light to go ahead with the Runoff election at a schedule date, dozens of Liberians from around the Capital of Monrovia and its environs were jubilation, as some shouted 'We will vote, We will vote, thanks to the Supreme Court, ' others were took exception.

Salvation Army Christmas Store needs kids clothes

December 08, 2017

Sponsors receive a wish list from the family they adopt, and gifts can be dropped off at Gene Butman Ford, 510 N. Hewitt Road, Ypsilanti, on December 18 and 19. While he's not sure what's causing the shortfall, Acosta said it might be related to the fact that the agency hasn't been able to recruit enough bell-ringers to staff the 48 Fort Wayne area red-kettle locations.

Poplar Forest Capital LLC Lifted Position in Signet Jewelers Limited (SIG)

December 08, 2017

It has a 15.4 P/E ratio. The company was upgraded on Friday, September 4 by Zacks. US Bancorp DE grew its position in Signet Jewelers by 1.9% in the second quarter. Nomura maintained Signet Jewelers Limited (NYSE:SIG) on Tuesday, May 31 with "Buy" rating. 13,616 are held by Baker Avenue Asset Limited Partnership.

Quote of the Day: Churchill and the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor

December 08, 2017

Saratoga Springs Mayor Joanne Yepsen joined Heather Mabee (center) and other members of the Daughters of the American Revolution for a memorial ceremony at the Congress Park War Memorial on Thursday, Dec. Roosevelt's Executive Order 9066 paved the way for more than 110,000 of them to be forced from their homes and imprisoned behind barbed wire during the war.

Arizona Rep. Trent Franks is resigning from Congress

December 08, 2017

Franks told Roll Call that he would make a statement on Thursday evening, that will "explain" things. It did not elaborate why Franks has chosen to resign. "I'll let the statement speak for itself", he said off the House floor. Some people in Washington reportedly knew as far back as 2012, when Franks was mulling a run for the Senate.

Drogba pays tribute to music icon Johnny Hallyday — EXTRA TIME

December 08, 2017

Johnny Hallyday was dubbed the "French Elvis" and sold over 110 million records worldwide. Before his death, the musician was preparing to record another album and was planning a tour. He forged his career recycling rock gems such as The Animals' version of "House of the Rising Sun" or Jimi Hendrix's "Hey Joe" in a country that has a legal limit on the amount of English music played on the radio.

Lilac fire in San Diego County destroys 2 buildings, burns 350 acres

December 08, 2017

Authorities cleared people out of communities near the fire. Mandatory evacuations were also in place for some nearby residences, including all structures between Sullivan Middle School and Old Highway 395. SR-76 transition to SB 15 has re-opened. West of I-15 Freeway East of Green Canyon Rd. A brush fire burning in San Diego County on Thursday afternoon, December 7, had burned two structures, damaged 12 others and prompted evacuations, Cal Fire said in a Twitter message.

GoFundMe page for murdered Hamilton teen is 'unauthorized'

December 08, 2017

The Brock Press previously mentioned in an article about a GoFundMe page created in the memory of Yosif Al-Hasnawi. Hamilton police and GoFundMe shut down an apparently fraudulent online fundraising campaign Thursday launched in the name of murder victim Yosif Al-Hasnawi.

Trump demands Saudis allow aid into Yemen 'immediately'

December 08, 2017

But, in a statement, Trump said he had asked aides to contact the Saudi leadership and "to request that they completely allow food, fuel, water, and medicine to reach the Yemeni people who desperately need it". Number of those who have been internally displaced. The announcement came after the kingdom condemned the decision by Trump this week to relocate the United States embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and recognise the latter as the capital of Israel.

LeBron James responds to Ohio State's exclusion from the College Football Playoff

December 08, 2017

It also doesn't hurt that Alabama and Ohio State would settle their debate on the field. In conclusion, I will say it again, all you fans who are complaining about the Crimson Tide making it into the playoff over the Buckeyes need to take a step back and look at how the rankings ended up previous year, and look at OSU's loses compared to Bama's.

Lewandowski: Trump Campaign Should Have Been Alerted Manafort Was 'Potential Crook'

December 08, 2017

Chris Vlasto , ABC News' senior producer for investigative reporting, was reprimanded Wednesday by the network for sharing proprietary exit polling data with Donald Trump's presidential campaign on Election night, Politico reports . Ominously, the authors wrote: "It was a mistake she would never make again". Camerota also asked Lewandowski about Trump's frequent dinner choice of Two Big Macs, two Filet-O-Fish sandwiches and a chocolate milkshake and if he was concerned about the president.

Gujarat elections: 10% rise in Congress candidates with serious criminal charges

December 07, 2017

A party-wise analysis found that 13 out of 86 BJP candidates were facing serious criminal charges, while the Congress gave tickets to as many as 18 such candidates for the second phase of the polls. He said the Congress has a vision for Gujarat's development and it will come forward with creative solutions to provide employment for the youth. What is more interesting is the fact that these posters ask Muslims of the state to maintain unity and vote for Congress to make Ahmed Patel the ...

3 in Massachusetts Senate Eye Top Post Should Rosenberg Not Return

December 08, 2017

According to CBS Boston , four men have already claimed that Hefner sexually assaulted and harassed them in recent years. The investigation will look into whether Rosenberg's husband Bryon Hefner had any influence over Senate business. The investigation will focus on whether Rosenbergknew about Hefner's alleged behavior, or if Hefner had any clout when it came to matters before the chamber.

North Korea's new Hwasong-15 missile: What the photos show

December 07, 2017

Analysis of North Korea's latest missile launch reveals a bigger, better rocket that has been domestically built. It landed in Japanese waters but flew higher than any other missile the North had previously tested. South Korea responded by launching one of its own ballistic missiles in a live-fire drill. -Chinese defense relations at China's Academy of Military Science, said this summer they should include Northeast Asia, where North Korea is located.

Court rules to keep pro-Kurdish opposition leader Selahattin Demirtaş behind bars

December 07, 2017

The party has previously accused the Justice Ministry of preventing any court appearances by Demirtas, who was considered one of the president's major rivals, with oratory skills matching Recep Tayyip Erdogan, AFP said. Senior researcher Emma Sinclair Webb of the US based Human Rights Watch says the case is alarming. Demirtaş rejected the ruling, underling that he wants "face-to-face" trial.

Will take to the streets against govt with Tahir-ul-Qadri: Zardari

December 08, 2017

Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) chief Dr Tahirul Qadri on Wednesday told his workers to remain alert and wait for his call to launch protests against the Punjab government. Qadri took a huge rally of thousands of his ultra-devoted followers towards Islamabad. "We will take to the streets with Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri". Also addressing a news conference on Tuesday, Provincial Law Minister Rana Sanaullah while describing the report deficient said vital agency reports on which the Commission's findings ...

President Trump Wants Governor LePage To Challenge Senate Seat

December 07, 2017

The Republican governor, whose term expires next year, toyed with the idea of running against King during several public interviews over the last year. "When asked if calling it fake news was all he was going to say, LePage made it clear he doesn't want to talk about it, 'cause it's a personal matter and you guys shouldn't be bothering me about this".

Jet Airways Second Quarter Standalone Profit Plunges 91%

December 08, 2017

Foreign currency fluctuation loss and impairment loss of Rs 56.57 crore on account of loans to its subsidiary JetLite also contributed to the decline. During the quarter, the company reported net sales income of ₹5,626.61 crore as compared to ₹5,453 crore in the same period previous year. The airline said it was its tenth successive profitable quarter, backed by growth in capacity and revenues, and a reduction in non-fuel costs.

Trump to receive routine medical exam next year, White House says

December 07, 2017

Sanders was walking off the podium after declaring a wrap on the briefing when she did an about face, returning to podium. "Frankly, pretty ridiculous questions", she told reporters Thursday. "Thank you, God bless you, God bless Israel, God bless the Palestinians, and God bless the United States", Trump said. Trump, now 70, was the oldest president ever elected when he took the oath of office in January.

Out-of-control vehicle plows into pedestrians on sidewalk

December 07, 2017

The trio was hit at around 1:20 p.m.at Broadway and Liberty Street. At least three pedestrians were injured, according to the New York City Patch . Video of the scene showed a black auto with NY license plates having sustained heavy front-end damage. It appeared the auto had jumped onto the curb where pedestrians were hit.

Erdogan, in Greece, says border treaty unclear

December 07, 2017

We have to build the future on stronger ground. Earlier, he and Erdogan turned what was expected to be a staid welcoming ceremony into an unprecedented bout of diplomatic sparring over a host of differences. But another more recent bone of contention is Greece's failure to extradite eight Turkish officers who fled to its territory previous year after allegedly participating in the attempted coup against Erdogan.

Harold Ford Jr. fired due to sexual harassment allegations

December 07, 2017

At least one woman was interviewed by Morgan Stanley as part of the investigation, the Huffington Post reported. Morgan Stanley fired former Congressman Harold Ford Jr . Ford comes from a prominent political family in Tennessee. Ford Jr. replaced his father upon retirement and kept the seat for 10 years. After his narrow loss to Republican Bob Corker in the 2006 Senate race, Ford served a spell as chairman of the now defunct Democratic Leadership Council and taught at Vanderbilt University.

Horses owners scramble to move animals away from Creek Fire

December 07, 2017

That is double the containment figure from Wednesday. Padilla's family owns more than 60 horses and said they will count how many of their equines survived the fire as soon as they are given the opportunity to do so. A map of now evacuated areas and shelters can be found here. Several exits along the 210 Freeway leading into Sylmar, Pacoima, Shadow Hills and Sunland are closed, the California Highway Patrol said.

FG Identifies 2778 Nigerians In Libya Detention Camps

December 07, 2017

He said the returnees were received by officials of NEMA, Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). Beyond identification, Onyeama said most of the Nigerian victims were trapped in areas not officially recognised by the United Nations. Young African men bound for Europe are frequently caught in trafficking networks and sold for labor in Libya, where many migrants are ...

Oklahoma TE Mark Andrews wins 2017 John Mackey Award

December 07, 2017

The John Mackey Award trophy will be presented to Andrews on Thursday, Dec. 7, live on ESPNU, at 5 p.m. CT on the Red Carpet Special at the Home Depot College Football Awards in Atlanta . Mayfield is expected to receiver college football most prestigious individual honor - the Heisman Trophy - in a presentation in New York City on Saturday night and become the sixth Oklahoma Sooner to be so honored (the third since 2003).

SNOW AND ICE warning upgraded by Met Éireann

December 07, 2017

Last night Met Eireann issued a status yellow snow-ice warning for the entire country which will come into force later today. Looking ahead to tonight's forecast, Met Eireann predict: "Wintry showers will be widespread overnight and frequent in the north with accumulations of snow over inland parts of Ulster and other northern areas".

Algeria denounces United States recognition of Al Quds as capital of Israel

December 07, 2017

This includes any attempted annexation of East Jerusalem as a violation of worldwide law. Expressing its concerns, Pakistan also called upon the UN Security Council to take cognisance of this situation and take steps in accordance with the UN Charter.

Tillerson: Ukraine - biggest obstacle to normal Russian Federation ties

December 07, 2017

Moscow has denied supplying arms and fighters. "We urge concentrating on (the) elaboration and implementation of specific additional confidence building measures in order to secure the cyber security and not to waste breath with unfounded accusations without any fact", Sergei Lavrov told a meeting of foreign ministers from OSCE countries.

In Argentina : Judge orders arrest of ex-president Cristina Kirchner

December 07, 2017

Fernandez and the other defendants have repeatedly denied wrongdoing or involvement in any cover-up involving Argentina's worst terror attack, the 1994 bombing of the Argentine Israelite Mutual Association center in Buenos Aires, which killed 85 people and wounded hundreds.

Saudis: Moving US Embassy to Jerusalem Is 'Dangerous Step'

December 07, 2017

Earlier, the Saudi Cabinet expressed deep concern over such reports. The kingdom expresses its denunciation and deep regret that the administration has taken this step, as it represents a great bias against the historic and permanent rights of the Palestinian people in Jerusalem, which have been affirmed by the relevant global resolutions and have been recognised and supported by the worldwide community.

Bitcoin Climbs To $12000 For First Time

December 07, 2017

The current trading volume during this period is just over $9.7 billion and with a market cap of over $217 billion, Bitcoin is now worth more than 97% of S&P 500 companies , including Visa, Walmart, Coca Cola, Disney, and IBM. In a week's time, the exchange rate for the cryptocurrency has grown over 20 percent. Many experts have raised their targets for 2018 after noticing the exponential rise.

Hess Corporation (HES) Formed Inverse Head & Shoulders Pattern; Buyers Could Thrive

December 07, 2017

Driving interest in Hess Corporation (HES ) is a number of factors, including perhaps, a steady decrease of the profile of the company as insider activity takes center stage. Zacks Investment Research cut shares of Hess from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Thursday, October 12th. Ohio-based Victory Mgmt has invested 0% in Hess Corporation (NYSE:HES).

Shocking News From Tamil Nadu; Actor Vishal's Proposers Missing?

December 07, 2017

Returning Officer K Velusami maintains that he rejected the nomination "only once", but the actor says the officer rejected it twice and also accepted the nomination once. "Hence, based on merits, the representation of Vishal Krishna can not be considered favourably", the RO said. In his order, he said only eight valid proposals had been received for the actor as against the required ten.

New England Patriots radio commentator cheers on Rob Gronkowski's late hit

December 07, 2017

Gronkowski put White in concussion protocol after driving his forearm into the back of the Bills cornerback's head while he was laying on the ground partially out of bounds. On Monday, Bills coach Sean McDermott disagreed with the idea that his players failed to stick up for White. Former NFL team doctor David Chao later wrote online in his sports-injuries column for the San Diego Union-Tribune that "McDermott was correct to say Taylor is day-to-day" with this type of injury, and that if he ...

Iraqi paramilitary group: US troops may become targets after US Jerusalem decision

December 07, 2017

On Wednesday, Trump announced his decision - despite widespread global opposition - to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital and move the US embassy to the flashpoint city. Iraq's top Shi'ite cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani condemned the decision and called on the "Umma", or Islamic nation, to unite its efforts and reclaim Jerusalem.

Bernal Heights Carbon Dioxide Leak Kills One, Hospitalizes Another

December 07, 2017

Fire crews arrived at a home on Cortland Avenue around 4:26 a.m. and rushed to perform life-saving measures on one victim but unfortunately, they died. Investigators were focusing on a water heater and a heating unit as a possible source of the CO2. Residents of the upper unit have been able to return to their home.

GOP-led House passes NRA-backed gun bill

December 07, 2017

Richard Hudson (R-NC), author of the bill , said. Heather Gooze, a bartender at the country music festival where the shooting occurred, said she didn't want 23-year-old Jordan McIldoon to be a "John Doe", unnamed and alone. Rep. Richard Hudson (NC-08) introduced the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act and it has 213 cosponsors in the House. The bill was linked with legislation to improve the national background check system for gun purchases, a measure that has rare bipartisan consensus.

North Korea missile test without advance notice raises flight safety concerns

December 07, 2017

It hadn't previously announced the change. They crashed into the sea near Japan. US officials told CNN that the re-entry vehicle likely failed during North Korea's most recent missile test, and the crew of a Cathay Pacific flight claims to have seen the missile explode during re-entry, although David Wright, a senior physicist with the Union of Concerned Scientists, suspects that the crew actually saw stage separation and second-stage ignition during the ascent.

Ventura county fire in California burns 65000 acres

December 07, 2017

By 1:15 a.m., firefighters reported the fire had burned into a refinery near La Conchita and was within 10 yards of homes in that community, where a mandatory evacuation was already underway. Back in the beachside city of Ventura, the fire killed more than two dozen horses at a stable and had destroyed at least 150 structures, a number that was expected to get far bigger as firefighters are able to assess losses.

Haley: North Korea 'brings us closer to war' the USA doesn't seek

December 07, 2017

While the missile went farther than any other, it's not an entirely new rocket, David Wright, a physicist and missile expert from the Union of Concerned Scientists , told CBC News. "Really it's a situation where you can try to contain it and defend against it", said Klingner, a former chief of the CIA's Korea branch. While Trump has been bellicose at times in rhetoric towards North Korea, Tillerson has persistently held out hopes for a return to dialogue if North Korea shows it is willing ...

Mission accomplished, Islamic State defeated in Syria — Russian military

December 07, 2017

The combined forces of Vladimir Putin and Bashar al-Assad have completely wiped out the Islamic State in Syria, the defence ministry has said. "Thus, there are no territories controlled by ISIL in Syria today", Gerasimov concluded. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, which monitors the conflict, said Thursday that IS still holds about eight percent of Deir Ezzor province.

France And Qatar Sign Deals Worth EUR12 billion During Macron Visit

December 07, 2017

Macron smiled and shook hands with the French and American soldiers who greeted him at the base before walking into a meeting with the base's top commanders. French President Emmanuel Macron and US President Donald Trump walk in the courtyard as they leave after a welcoming ceremony at the Invalides in Paris July 13, 2017.

Parents of Seminole Heights murder suspect in court for contempt hearing

December 07, 2017

At the 10 a.m. hearing Thursday, prosecutors are expected to ask the Donaldsons personal and detailed questions about their son's mental health, along with other questions varying from whether they knew if he owned a gun to basics about his vehicle, clothing and developmental history.

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