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Yellow warning for snow and ice

December 10, 2017

CNR International said it would remove all of the 159 staff on Ninian South, about 240 miles from Aberdeen, from the structure as a precaution. "But the wind chill is going to make it feel sub-zero". Storm Caroline will be the third named storm of the season. It is the fifth named storm of the year so far. It will stay cold, with lingering frost, on Saturday.

Turnbull stands firm on criticism of Beijing interference

December 10, 2017

It comes after Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on Friday said he took reports that China's Communist Party had sought to interfere in Australia very seriously. Australia's third-largest export is global education, which is heavily reliant on Chinese students. Speaking to the ABC through an interpreter, China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said the reports are simply not true.

Arizona officials release bodycam video in fatal shooting

December 10, 2017

Shaver was one of at least 963 fatal police shootings in 2016, according to a Washington Post database. 'Try to make a decision in one second, life or death. "You do that again we're shooting you, do you understand?" the officer says. "Please do not shoot me", Shaver begs, his hands up straight in the air.

Nikki Haley lauds Trump's 'courageous' stance on Jerusalem

December 10, 2017

Olympic team" will attend the winter games in Pyeongchang, South Korea, in February, after having said earlier in the week that tensions with North Korea could affect U.S. In Israel itself, violence has erupted in Jerusalem and cities across the West Bank. The strikes, which Israel said targeted "instigators" of violent riots, killed two Palestinian men, according to the Gaza Health Ministry.

Shakib replaces Mushfiq as Test captain

December 10, 2017

Mahmudullah will be the vice-captain. An ignominious performance in South Africa (wherein Bangladesh lost the Tests by margins of 333 runs and innings & 254 runs) has turned out to be the straw that broke the camel's back. We think he should focus on batting and that's why we are taking some pressure off him", he added. We want best batting service from Mushfiq. We want to give him some time to relax and moreover, he should concentrate on his batting.

Kenya opposition group says protest mock inaugural postponed

December 10, 2017

Odinga successfully challenged Kenyatta's August re-election but then boycotted a rerun vote in October, demanding electoral reforms. "We wish to assure them that our resolve has not changed", NASA said in a statement. NASA have insisted that the inauguration of Odinga and Musyoka is constitutional and legal in all regards; NASA proceeded to make clear to the public their intentions to stick to their guns and promised to reveal the location of the swearing-in.

Are Virat and Anushka already married?

December 10, 2017

Soon after that Virat also left the country followed by his family. The fans of the couple are super excited for the wedding of the year which is expected to happen on December 15. India Today shared the pictures from their wedding venue and its look extremely surreal. A typical Punjabi wedding is on the cards with the professional bhangra dancers were seen entering the resort.

PolitiFact: Trump is largely correct about Jerusalem Embassy Act

December 10, 2017

Sanders denied the slurring was the result of a medical problem. President Donald Trump will undergo a physical examination early next year and allow doctors to release details of his medical evaluation, keeping with past precedent. Trump, I can state unequivocally, will be the healthiest individual ever elected to the presidency", Trump's physician of 25 years, Dr. Harold Bornstein, said in a signed statement in December 2015.

ICAN to accept Nobel Peace Prize

December 10, 2017

ICAN's work was the driving force behind the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. The treaty "provides the pathway forward at a moment of great global crisis". The ambassadors of the US, Britain and France - three nuclear powers - will not attend the ceremony in protest of the organisation being the Nobel awardee.

Abbas snubs US Vice President Pence over Jerusalem move

December 10, 2017

The Israeli military said one protester was arrested. At least five protesters affected by tear gas were carried away from the scene. "The ministers agreed on demanding that the United States rescind its decision on Jerusalem ...and the calling on the global community to recognise the state of Palestine...with east Jerusalem as its capital".

Tennessee athletes pledge support after tearful bullying video goes viral

December 10, 2017

Walker said that he hoped to raise awareness to bullying in schools. "We all know how it feels to want to belong, but only a select few know how it really feels not to belong anywhere". The Titans's social media manager tweeted, offering the services of Titans' offensive lineman Taylor Lewan as a bodyguard for Keaton . And wide receiver Tyler Byrd of the University of Tennessee has also announced that he is going to Jones' middle school in Knoxville.

Jake Tapper: Trump Attacks FBI Only When His Side Is Threatened

December 10, 2017

Asked about Trump's disparaging. Montoya Jr. also served as the the Director of the Office of the National Counterintelligence Executive. "If you kicked everybody off of Mueller's team who was anti-Trump, I don't think there'd be anyone left", said Representative Jim Jordan, Republican of Ohio.

Roy Moore's strategist ties Senate candidate to Trump's star

December 10, 2017

And I think a lot of people could that", Shelby told host Jake Tapper. In a stunning press conference held last month , Nelson joined a number of other women accusing Moore of preying on them when they were teenagers. Moore - are viewing Tuesday's election as a referendum on the character of the Republican Party, which dominates there, and the state itself. Recent polling shows the race, which would typically be an easy win for a Republican candidate given Alabama's history as a ...

$1.66 EPS Expected for Accenture plc

December 10, 2017

The company was maintained on Friday, September 29 by Wells Fargo. Credit Suisse maintained Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN) rating on Monday, March 27. The firm has "Hold" rating given on Friday, March 24 by BMO Capital Markets. The company was maintained on Tuesday, August 22 by Jefferies. The company was maintained on Monday, December 4 by Robert W. Baird. The firm has "Neutral" rating by Atlantic Securities given on Wednesday, December 21.

Here's What Gowdy Plans to Ask FBI Director Wray at Today's Hearing

December 10, 2017

When asked about Trump's harsh tweets , Wray rebutted him directly, saying, "My experience has been that our reputation is quite good". Wray spent the morning being grilled at a hearing of the House Judiciary Committee about how FBI personnel - particularly a senior counterintelligence agent now the subject of an internal ethics investigation - handled sensitive probes of Trump and his former political rival, Hillary Clinton.

Duterte asks Congress to extend martial law in Mindanao for a year

December 10, 2017

In fact, Lagman noted that both the PNP and AFP "admit only the existence of threats from remnants of terrorist groups who are reportedly recruiting fighters and regrouping to exact "vengeance" against government forces", which, he stressed, had been "obliterated by the 1987 Constitution as a ground for declaring martial law because it is contingent, nebulous and self-serving".

Attorney-Client Privilege: White House Says Trump Jr.'s Testimony Was Legit

December 10, 2017

He added that even then, it would only apply if Trump Jr. and his father had the same attorney, which they reportedly do not . But Donald Trump Jr. gave it a run for its money on Wednesday. In that interview and in another with The Post's Greg Sargent , Schiff, the ranking Democrat on the committee, said he doesn't believe the claim holds water and that Trump Jr.'s lawyers asked for more time to decide whether to continue pursuing it - recognition, perhaps, that they themselves aren't ...

Turnbull to 'stand up' for Australia

December 10, 2017

Such comments pandered to certain irresponsible reports in Australian media, were full of prejudice against China, were baseless and poisoned the atmosphere of China-Australia relations, Geng told a daily news briefing. China's foreign ministry said it was strongly dissatisfied and had made a "serious complaint with the Australian side" in the wake of Turnbull's comments.

Max Clifford dies in hospital aged 74

December 10, 2017

He had denied all charges, saying the allegations were "utterly repulsive" lies by fantasists and opportunists. Former British celebrity publicist Max Clifford , the confidante of the stars who found himself swept up in Britain's historic sex abuses scandal, died Sunday after collapsing in prison.

Ferry runs aground in Calais harbour

December 10, 2017

A total of 316 people, including 208 passengers, are reported to have been on board the ship which has since been refloated. P&O Ferries Updates posted on Twitter: "The Port of Calais is now closed due to extreme weather". It is believed that the ferry ran aground after a large gust of wind caused it to lose control. The port is now subject to an orange alert as it deals with 70mph winds.

Yemen's slain ex-president Saleh buried in Sanaa

December 10, 2017

Then, the official said, the corpse was buried. The killing of Yemen's former strongman, days after his overtures to the Saudi-led coalition, has buried hopes for a breakthrough in the war, analysts say, and risks fuelling a standoff between Riyadh and Tehran.

Christmas tree growers battle against popularity of plastic

December 10, 2017

We are in pretty good shape. Friends. Neighbors. A dog. We had a vehicle to keep running, food to buy and cook, clothes to wash and ... "All look fine and healthy; it's been a better than usual season, growth wise", said Evelyn Bookhammer, co-owner of JB Tree Farm on Route 22 near Alexandria.

Israeli stabbed in apparent Jerusalem 'terror' attack

December 10, 2017

In a post on Twitter, Rosenfeld described it as a "terrorist attack". A 40-year-old Israeli security guard was critically injured in the attack. Jerusalem's Shaare Zedek Medical Center stated that the victim is in a very critical state and that he is sedated and on a respirator.

Brexit: May's European Union deal not binding, says David Davis

December 10, 2017

The Cabinet heavyweight insisted that the agreement secured with Brussels to trigger talks on a post-Brexit relationship made the prospect of the United Kingdom being forced back into World Trade Organisation (WTO) tariff trading arrangements after withdrawal much less likely.

Year-old's body found in Hisar with wooden stick in private parts

December 10, 2017

The men then raped and killed her. "I asked the neighbours, they said they hadn't seen her". The body of the minor was found a few meters away from her house with a wooden stick inserted in her private parts. The victim, said the police, was from Sapera community. The shocking incident has led to a public outcry in the area and locals carry out a protest and shut down the local market.

CBSE Class 10, 12 Board Exam Practical Schedule released

December 10, 2017

According to NDTV , CBSE board examinations include internal (practical) exam and external (theory) assessment for Class X and Class XII. The CBSE had said it was planning to start its Class 10 and Class 12 examinations a month earlier than usual from 2018, but on November 21 the board said it had scrapped the plan and would conduct the finals for both the classes from the first week of March.

Two people found dead in Sanger; police investigation underway

December 10, 2017

Once police got to the Prescott Road home at around 3 p.m. they found the bodies of 82-year-old Clyde Shue and his 62-year-old wife Kimberly. Police said the deaths were due to a shooting. "I really thought she was a single parent". Her nephew called and told her what he had heard from a television news broadcast, Albino said. "You can drive by and they can have a flawless house, but you don't know what's going on inside the house".

Alice Cooper Will Play King Herod in NBC's Jesus Christ Superstar Live!

December 10, 2017

Cooper has been cast in the part of the flamboyant King Herod. NBC said today that Alice Cooper - yes, that Alice Cooper - will play the ruler of Judea in its Easter Sunday production of Jesus Christ Superstar Live! "As the casting for Superstar ramps up, we can feel the excitement building for this brand-new concert experience of what has always been considered the original rock musical".

Taimur Ali Khan looks adorable playing with Karan Johar's twins-See pic

December 10, 2017

And in attendance were many other star kids on the block. But Kareena Kapoor Khan-Saif Ali Khan's son, Taimur ensured we weren't disappointed at all. Kareena posted a picture of Karisma, Rani and herself and captioned it: "Momquad". Shah Rukh Khan made sure to bring AbRam along, and Taimur was seen having a great time.

Kevin Spacey accused of groping a member of Norwegian royal family

December 10, 2017

He said he declined Spacey's approach by saying "maybe later". In November, CNN reported that eight people who worked with Spacey on the award-winning drama had come forward to accuse him of misconduct, including non-consensual touching and rude comments often aimed at young, male production staffers.

Rocket FIRED at Israel as Middle East WAR fears loom

December 10, 2017

An Israeli air strike on Gaza Strip killed two people on Saturday, injured several others. Saturday ended a third day of violent clashes between Palestinians and Israeli forces across the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Gaza. Trump announced his decision on Wednesday. Friday evening, two rockets were fired toward Israel from Gaza, the Israeli military said, later confirming that one was intercepted over the southern town of Sderot.

Tear gas fire near United States embassy in Lebanon

December 10, 2017

The protesters gathered hundreds of meters (yards) away from the embassy building and did not appear to pose a direct threat to embassy staff. Lebanon is home to 450,000 Palestinian refugees, almost 10 percent of the population. decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel resorting to a wide range of tools including sanctions. Protesters denounced Arab leaders for their lack of action.

Trump Jr. avoids questions on talks with father

December 10, 2017

Attorney-client privilege is "a legal privilege that works to keep communications between an attorney and his or her client secret", according to Cornell Law School . If there is a joint defense agreement or a common interest privilege among the Trumps, information shared might be privileged, Wright says. A version of this article appears in print on, on Page A18 of the NY edition with the headline: Trump Jr.

Chris Gayle becomes first player to hit 800 sixes in T20 format

December 10, 2017

Khulna, whose young guns have been quite impressive, wilted in face of the six-laden onslaught. Gayle struck 14 sixes and six fours during his breathtaking innings as Rangpur chased down the target in 15.2 overs. Riders got off to a brisk start, courtesy Gayle, but were pegged back a bit once Jofra Archer dismissed Sohag Gazi and Brendon McCullum in the third over to leave the side at 25 for 2.

Were Analysts Bullish Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) This Week?

December 10, 2017

Costco Whsl Corp New now has $82.19B valuation. (COST) traded up $1.87 on Friday, reaching $188.07. The institutional investor owned 141,300 shares of the retailer's stock after selling 1,217 shares during the quarter. Deutsche Bank maintained Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) rating on Wednesday, December 9. As per Friday, April 29, the company rating was downgraded by Wolfe Research.

Detainees on agenda as top British diplomat arrives in Iran

December 10, 2017

Johnson stressed Britain's support for Iran's 2015 nuclear deal with world powers in the meeting, the spokeswoman said. "While our relationship with Iran has improved significantly since 2011, it is not straightforward and on many issues we will not agree", Johnson said ahead of the trip.

Emails appear to show follow-up to 2016 Trump Tower meeting

December 10, 2017

When Trump Jr was asked about GoldStone's emails by the House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday, he said he was not aware of them or couldn't recall the contents. Instead, he said he communicated only with Hope Hicks - one of the president's closest aides - aboard Air Force One as they all discussed how to craft a response, CNN reported , citing sources.

Fukrey Returns score Rs. 8 crores on opening day

December 10, 2017

As per initial estimates, FUKREY RETURNS has netted nearly 8 crore on the opening day, which is almost double that of the predecessor, FUKREY . Pankaj Tripathi is one of the best things that the movie has and lights up each frame he is in. Pulkit also tweeted: "Thank you all for all the love showered on "Fukrey Returns"! ".

Molotov cocktails hit Swedish synagogue

December 10, 2017

Several police units were still at the synagogue investigating, TT reported. Dvir Maoz, the World Bnei Akiva youth movement's emissary in Gothenburg , told JTA that the attack happened a little after 10 p.m. During the rally, an Israeli flag was reportedly seen being set on fire. Earlier on Saturday, hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters staged a demonstration in the Swedish city of Malmo, shouting anti-Jewish and anti-American slogans.

SNL' Santa gets kids' tough questions about Franken, Moore, Trump

December 10, 2017

McKinnon's elf said, "It's not really a list, it's more of a registry". Kenan Thompson played a tired mall Santa in the sketch, fielding questions from a line of eager children bringing him their Christmas wishes. But if you deny it, they let you keep your job". You see the Democrats hold themselves to a higher standard than anyone else, ' he said, 'which is why they always lose'.

Left-Wing Holds Mega-Protest In Tel Aviv Against Likud Corruption Cases

December 10, 2017

Netanyahu has been questioned in two cases and police say they suspect him of being involved in bribery, fraud and breach of trust. The first investigation involves allegations that he received lavish gifts from wealthy businessmen, and the second involves allegations that he negotiated a deal with a newspaper owner for more favorable coverage.

Trump Reportedly Spends Hours Watching TV Every Day

December 10, 2017

From the moment he wakes up, he uses CNN for news, watches Fox News for comfort, and - they suspect - takes in MSNBC's Morning Joe to get himself riled up for the day. "People that don't know me, they like to say I watch television - people with fake sources". "What he misses he checks out later on what he calls his 'Super TiVo, ' a state-of-the-art system that records cable news".

Mauricio Macri: "Cristina tiene que rendir cuentas"

December 10, 2017

Se trata de un acto de política exterior no judiciable que además mereció el tratamiento y la aprobación del parlamento argentino. Este jueves, un juez solicitó prisión preventiva para la expresidenta, así como el inicio de un juicio desafuero para que enfrente los cargos de "traición a la patria" y "encubrimiento terrorista" que se le imputan, por "dotar de impunidad" a los iraníes acusados de la autoría intelectual del atentado contra la mutual judía en Buenos Aires , Amia , que dejó ...

U.S. loses its role of Mideast settlement mediator - Palestinian top diplomat

December 10, 2017

The United States no longer stands by when Israel is unfairly attacked in the United Nations. United Nations special envoy Mladenov, a former Bulgarian minister of foreign affairs from 2010-2013, warned that there is a "potential risk of violent escalation", as both Palestinians and Israelis see Jerusalem as "the center of their life, their culture", as well as a "symbol and cornerstone" of religious faith by millions of people.

Erdogan, Macron will work together to urge United States to reverse Jerusalem decision

December 10, 2017

President Donald Trump, who on Wednesday reversed long-held U.S. policy by announcing his decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital and start the procedures of moving the U.S. "And now they are making use of terror and are bombing young people and children", he said. Israeli air strikes in response to rocket fire from the Gaza Strip killed two gunmen from the Hamas terror group before dawn.

Trump Gives Blue Angels A Shoutout During Florida Rally

December 10, 2017

USA president Donald Trump has touted his efforts to secure the homeland, saying his administration is "taking care of our citizens at home" by defeating the Islamic State overseas. I deleted it after like 20 minutes. In addition, it's probably safe to say that the president is paying close attention to any type of misreporting from anyone in the news.

Minor's death: Never paid bribe to victim's kin, says Fortis

December 10, 2017

The news comes amid a probe into allegations of overcharging by the hospital in a case of a seven-year-old girl who died of dengue in September. During her two-weeks stay at the hospital, her conditions worsened instead of improving. In addition to this, Adya's hospital gown was also charged for Rs 900. In her complaint, the deceased's father Jayant Singh alleged that his daughter was dead because of the criminal negligence in the course of her treatment.

Stealth jets join biggest-ever US, South Korean war games

December 10, 2017

Tensions have been running high since the missile launch late last month, which triggered worldwide condemnation and a warning from the USA that the North Korean regime would be "utterly destroyed" if war broke out. Both sides insist they don't want war, while saying they will act to defend themselves. "So I want them (the Pentagon) to stop sending dependents and I think it's now time to start moving American dependents out of South Korea", Graham said.

Two students, gunman dead in New Mexico school shooting

December 10, 2017

Notes recovered from a thumb drive the gunman was carrying along with shredded notes at home indicated Atchison intending to affect maximum casualties, including at one point taking a classroom hostage, killing students along with planning to kill himself.

Nebraska basketball comes up short against Creighton

December 10, 2017

But the second half they outplayed us. Copeland was optimistic, saying he was pleased with the improvement he's seen but also saying there was a lot of work still to do. Creighton has scored on four straight possessions during a sequence where the teams were trading baskets, the margin flipping between three and five points.

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