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Debates start on martial law extension

December 13, 2017

Opponents had said one year was excessive and the measure did not satisfy a constitutional requirement for a rebellion to be taking place. The President visited on July 20, August 4, August 24 and September 11. Padilla said the groups that operated in Marawi are "scattered", "disorganized", and "leaderless". Meanwhile, Alejandre maintained that the President knows all the information on the safety concerns of the country hence, is knowledgeable to decide whether to extend the imposed martial ...

3 state troopers return from volunteering in Puerto Rico after hurricane

December 13, 2017

It's based in part on the experiences of USA states following damaging storms on the mainland. Hurricane Maria's official death count for Puerto Rico - just 64 people - always seemed discordant with the extent of the island's devastation, and a new investigation byThe New York Times confirms reports that the real death toll may be higher by hundreds.

Model, 19, found naked, dead after falling from condo balcony

December 13, 2017

A model plunged to her death from a 20th-floor apartment in Malaysia - following a drug-fueled night of partying with American "swingers", according to a new report. He continued: "She did not fall and did not jump either". At 7.25am, Ivana called her boyfriend, telling him she is with them and sends him a selfie, with her clothes on.

Trump Signs $700 Billion Defense Bill

December 13, 2017

Joseph Dunford and other senior military leaders. We need our military. "Now Congress must finish the job by eliminating the [budget cap requirements] and passing a clean appropriations bill. Saying one day we'll do construction to fix the fire station? Trump campaigned on the pledge of increasing military spending and has said America needs more ships, submarines, troops and missiles.

United States military chopper drops window frame on to Okinawa school grounds

December 13, 2017

Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. For safety purposes and to preserve the site for an investigation, we ask the community remain clear from the object's landing site. After the incident, the aircraft returned to Futenma to report the incident, the Marines stated in the press release. Japan's central government and Okinawa authorities have been at odds for years over the Futenma base.

Active Stock Momentum: QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM)

December 13, 2017

Thornburg Invest Mgmt owns 3.23 million shares or 1.36% of their U.S. portfolio. KBR, Inc. (NYSE:KBR), maintained return on investment for the last twelve months at 3.03, higher than what Reuters data shows regarding industry's average. Advsrs Asset holds 0.34% or 371,847 shares. Manchester Cap Limited Com stated it has 0.25% in QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM ). Creative Planning reported 181,186 shares stake.

China, Taiwan spar over Chinese diplomat's invasion threat

December 13, 2017

At a Chinese embassy event in Washington on Friday, diplomat Li Kexin said he had told USA officials that China would activate its Anti-Secession Law, which allows it to use force on Taiwan if deemed necessary to prevent the island from seceding, if the United States sent navy ships to Taiwan.

Two dead in Iowa bus fire

December 13, 2017

The bodies were not recovered until after the fire was nearly fully extinguished, said Pottawattamie County Chief Deputy Sheriff John Reynolds . When the fire was first reported, authorities thought there may have been as many as 20 students on the bus, but Ambrose told the paper only two people were on board.

Russian diplomats leave Yemen for Riyadh as violence escalates

December 13, 2017

Decision attributed to situation in Houthi-controlled Yemeni capital facing bombardment by Saudi-led military coalition. It said it granted permission for a Russian aircraft to evacuate diplomatic staff and other Russian nationals on December 12 from Sana'a, according to a statement published by the state-run Saudi Press Agency.

Anti-US protest over Jerusalem turns violent in Lebanon

December 13, 2017

The protesters threw stones and set fires in the street close to the embassy in the Awkar district. Lebanon is home to 450,000 Palestinian refugees, almost 10% of the population. An assailant approached the guard and stabbed him near the central bus station in West Jerusalem before running away, according to Israeli media. Trump's decision - which upended decades of USA diplomatic practice - has drawn global condemnation, sparked demonstrations across the Muslim world and led to days of ...

11-year-old MI girl held at gunpoint, cuffed by police

December 13, 2017

Grand Rapids Police Department admits officers cuffed Honestie, despite her mother's protests, along with detaining two women who had exited the house with her. Rahinsky said Tuesday that he was disturbed by the video. "And it was really painful to watch", Bliss said, her voice heavy with emotion. "When my mom was walking past, I was putting my hands through the little bars, banging on the windows screaming please don't let them take me", said Honestie, "I wanted to be a detective, no a ...

Climate commitments at the 'One Planet Summit' in Paris

December 13, 2017

Donald Trump , president of the United States, has vowed to withdraw his country from the agreement, but this action can not take effect until November 2020, the day after that year's U.S. "We are not yet winning the war on climate change". They could say they didn't know. With the theme, 'Climate Change Financing, ' the summit was reportedly attended by over 60 heads of state and government and representatives of non-governmental and private organisations.

Grassley tells Trump 'not to proceed' on two controversial judicial nominations

December 13, 2017

John Kennedy was the first Republican to break ranks, at least publicly - but given Grassley's perch as head of the Judiciary Committee, his pushback is particularly significant. "Talley has never tried a case or argued a motion, and Mateer has made hostile and offensive remarks about transgender children". Judicial confirmations have been a bright spot for the Trump administration and Senate Republicans this year, with McConnell vowing to move nominees through the Senate as quickly as ...

Is Ivanka Trump Leading The War On Christmas?

December 13, 2017

Obama and his family tried to celebrate the time of Christmas in a more religiously inclusive way, deciding to do away with the manger scene, which marks the moment when Jesus Christ was born, altogether while decorating the White House during the holidays.

Tillerson to North Korea: 'We're ready' to meet 'without precondition'

December 13, 2017

While reiterating Washington's long-standing position that it can not tolerate a nuclear-armed North Korea , Tillerson said the United States was "ready to talk any time they're ready to talk", but that there would first have to be a " period of quiet " without nuclear and missile tests.

Beyoncé gets first no.1 hit in 9 years

December 13, 2017

Find out what else made the top 10 in Billboard's video above. Ed Sheeran has the Billboard Hot 100 Song of the Year, with " Shape of You ", while rapper Kendrick Lamar has the year's top album, DAMN . Post Malone's Rockstar drops to two on the new countdown after spending eight weeks on top, and Camila Cabello's Havana also falls a spot to three.

Bermuda bans gay marriage months after Supreme Court approval

December 13, 2017

That bill, though unable to affect already married couples, now makes it so that any new couples can only get " domestic partnerships " and not an actual marriage. The benefits are what they really want ". One member of parliament, Patricia Gordon-Pamplin, called it a "flawed and very shameful bill". Bermuda LGBTI group Rainbow Alliance said it was, 'Disappointed the Government of Bermuda has taken the approach it has to remove marriage equality from the law.

Why Melania, Ivanka and Jared's mayoral election votes didn't count

December 13, 2017

Neither Ivanka or Eric Trump were able to vote for their father in New York's 2016 GOP primary after failing to register in time, a process daughter Tiffany also may have found confusing as it was discovered last January she was registered in two states.

ExxonMobil to Expand Reporting on Climate Change

December 13, 2017

The largest USA oil and gas producer will now provide shareholders with information on "energy demand sensitivities, implications of two degree Celsius scenarios, and positioning for a lower-carbon future". ExxonMobil follows several of its peers in the oil and gas sector - including BP, ConocoPhillips, Shell and Total - in signaling support for a 2C scenarios analysis, as recommended by the FSB's Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).

Stoltenberg to head North Atlantic Treaty Organisation for 2 more years

December 13, 2017

Stoltenberg told reporters that he was "honored and grateful" to have his term prolonged. The German government last week backed a two-year extension of Stoltenberg's term. Stoltenberg took the helm of the alliance months after Russian Federation seized control of Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula and fomented separatism in eastern Ukraine, contributing to the causes of a war that has killed more than 10,300 people since April 2014.

KeyCorp Equities Analysts Raise Earnings Estimates for SL Green Realty Corp (SLG)

December 13, 2017

Getty Realty had a return on equity of 9.62% and a net margin of 36.66%. The company had revenue of $29.50 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $27.35 million. Prudential Financial Inc. now owns 726,323 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock worth $77,440,000 after buying an additional 493,972 shares in the last quarter.

Florida citrus crop continues to plummet in the wake of Irma

December 13, 2017

According to numbers released Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture projects both will yield 46 million boxes this year. If the forecast holds, that would make for the smallest crop since the 1944 yield of just under 43 million boxes .

Phil Bennett leaving as Sun Devils' defensive coordinator after bowl

December 13, 2017

Of course, considering that the 7-5 Sun Devils were ranked 90th in FBS with 31.2 points allowed per game this season, plus 103rd with 447.2 yards allowed per game , it's not like Bennett was lighting opponents up. One potential target to become defensive coordinator is reportedly leaving his current job. 2017 was Bennett's only season in Tempe. That would be defensive coordinator Phil Bennett (seen above), who's leaving for "family reasons" (but that might include another school, like ...

$2000 tip left behind at diner

December 13, 2017

The customer left a message on his receipt where he wished them a merry Christmas and asked them to split the money among the whole staff. Meek says, "It takes a lot of weight off their shoulders.

Grasz set to be confirmed

December 13, 2017

All Republicans voted for Grasz, all Democrats and Independents against him. It is extremely rare for the Senate to confirm a judge with such an abysmal rating from the national legal organization. Both times, the Kentucky Republican set up the floor action within a day of the Judiciary Committee approving the judges, leaping them ahead of District Court judges already awaiting Senate floor action.

Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder After Throwing Man Off Bridge: PD

December 13, 2017

The victim fell approximately 45 feet below into the icy water. The victim is still recovering from injuries sustained from the fall. Rottjer's friend Matthew Dorso was charged with assault while Rottjer's girlfriend, Jennifer Hannum, was charged with lying to police.

Buffalo Bills survive snowstorm and OT against Colts: 5 takeaways

December 13, 2017

Vinatieri hasn't missed multiple field goals in a game since November 2012, though botched 33-yard and 43-yard attempts in the Week 14 meeting ended that streak. With the win the Bills are back in the second AFC wild-card spot, but are tied with the Baltimore Ravens and the Los Angeles Chargers with three games left in the season.

Egyptian president stresses necessity to preserve Jerusalem status

December 13, 2017

Arab states condemned U.S. President Donald Trump's Jerusalem decision last week, and vowed to press global bodies to take action against it. Trump stressed that he was not specifying the boundaries of Israeli sovereignty in the city, and called for no change in the status quo at the city's holy sites.

Dwayne Johnson naming his 3rd child after this comedian?

December 13, 2017

Kevin Hart has admitted he has had a "tough year" after he was caught up in an alleged extortion attempt. "If he were to put himself in that position, he would get my support, wholeheartedly. I don't want it to happen because it will make you that much better than me, and I just don't want it. Ridiculous, sure, but in a world where ridiculous is the new normal, it's hard to know what to think.

Best Stocks To Invest: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (REGN), Airgain, Inc. (AIRG)

December 13, 2017

The firm has a market cap of $40,910.63, a price-to-earnings ratio of 32.97, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.50 and a beta of 1.53. The stock increased 0.14% or $0.54 during the last trading session, reaching $381.32. equities research analysts forecast that Regeneron Pharmaceuticals will post 13.55 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. (NASDAQ: REGN ) or 12,436 shares.

Putin makes first comment on Trump's Jerusalem decision

December 13, 2017

The Russian leader added that it may "finish prospects for the Palestinian-Israeli peace process". Meanwhile, Egypt detained eight protesters and accused them of "association with a terrorist organization" after they took part in a small demonstration against President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Yerushalayim as the capital of Israel, a rights lawyer said Monday.

Merriam-Webster Expertly Sums Up 2017 With Its Word Of The Year

December 13, 2017

The searches jumped after a few notable events such as the Women's March , former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's loss to President Donald Trump , and the #MeToo hashtag following producer Harvey Weinstein's and other Hollywood bigwigs' indiscretions.

Constitution Bench to decide if Jallikattu is a cultural right

December 13, 2017

The apex court also said that it would hear separately the pleas challenging the Karnataka Ordinance allowing Kambala (buffalo races) in the state and issued notice on the petitions filed by parties including PETA and fixed them for hearing after six weeks.

Kolb To Challenge Cuomo For Governor

December 13, 2017

He's the founder and past president of two companies in the Rochester area, where he grew up. As he now seeks to build up a reputation as a viable statewide candidate instead of an obscure legislative leader, Kolb of Canandaigua, Ontario County, was clear in an interview with the Times Union that all voters aren't likely agree with every policy position he has taken.

Special courts setting up for disposal of cases against legislators: Centre

December 13, 2017

It has sought more time to collate that information. The number of courts "has been calculated on the basis of the 11th Finance Commission analysis that one such court can dispose of 165 cases per annum", said the government. Earlier, the government had informed the SC that the recommendations of the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the Law Commission favouring lifetime disqualification of politicians convicted in criminal cases was under the active consideration of the ...

Kissing Contest in Indian Village Fair Kicks Up Storm

December 13, 2017

According to Marandi, it was an initiative to rectify the increasing cases of divorce and differences between couples in the tribal community. "Santhals have been projected as backward since ages, and this is just a display of the tribal spirit publically", said Marandi.

The Key to Finding Alien Life on Mars Is in Tonga

December 13, 2017

Initially, it was thought the newborn Tongan island would not last more than a few months and would erode away much like other islands formed from such volcanic activity. It's not often that a whole new chunk of land just comes jutting out of the ocean, but that's just what happened with a new island in the South Pacific.

Trump Jr.'s lawyer wants probe into leaks from House interview

December 13, 2017

Trump Jr. refused to answer questions about Trump Tower discussions with father House panel interviews Podesta after Trump dossier revelation Texas lawmaker says GOP colleague should resign over lewd photo MORE (R-Texas), who has been leading the panel's Russian Federation probe, accuses members of the committee of "selectively leaking information provided during the interview to various press outlets, most notably CNN ", New York Magazine reported .

Protesters upset about President Trump's visit to Jackson

December 13, 2017

He was joined by Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson. President Donald Trump , center, listens to Museum Division Director Lucy Allen, right, during a tour of the newly opened Mississippi Civil Rights Museum in Jackson, Miss., Saturday, Dec.

Video Captures Terrifying Moment A Shark Attacked A Women On Her Honeymoon

December 13, 2017

The footage - shot by her husband, Evan Caroll - caught Illig swimming near a five-foot-long nurse shark . Evan Carroll was filming when his wife Sara Illig was bitten by a Nurse shark while swimming in the Caribbean Sea, British Virgin Islands Friday during their honeymoon.

Are You Familiar with Analyst's Ratings?: Ctrip.com International, Ltd. (CTRP)

December 13, 2017

Technical traders may be staring at recent indicator levels on shares of Ctrip.com International, Ltd. ( CTRP ). About 7.23M shares traded or 51.36% up from the average. After $0.38 actual EPS reported by Criteo S.A. for the previous quarter, Wall Street now forecasts 92.11% EPS growth. (Rating Scale: 1.0 Strong Buy, 2.0 Buy, 3.0 Hold, 4.0 Sell, 5.0 Strong Sell).

Homicide squad investigates after woman dies in Malvern

December 13, 2017

Officers were initially called there for a medical distress call, but found a woman dead. The woman was rushed to a hospital without vital signs and later succumbed to her injuries. "A man was taken into custody and Homicide is now investigating", he said. Neighbours also said the deceased had a son in high school and an older daughter.

Man charged with murder of Melbourne mum Karen Ristevski

December 13, 2017

He refused to answer questions outside court. This morning, Ms Ristevski's cousin Lisa Gray, who is based in Sydney, told news.com.au she had spoken to family members in the wake of Mr Ristevski's arrest. In March, hundreds of mourners filled St John's Uniting church at Essendon for a private funeral service. Ms Ristevski's disappearance was described as "highly irregular" at the time.

Congress celebrates Rahul Gandhi's elevation

December 13, 2017

The announcement, made by the party's Central Election Authority Chief Mullapally Ramachandran, came at the end of an internal poll process in which Gandhi remained unchallenged, an election termed by his critics as "one horse race". His challenges include the party's diminishing electoral strength, the old guard, motivating party cadre and reaching out to Opposition leaders. Today, the party, which once controlled nearly the entire country, has its governments in just five states and the ...

Skirball fire sparked by illegal cooking fire, California officials say

December 13, 2017

The fire remained at 85 percent containment on Tuesday following the calming of the Santa Ana winds beginning Sunday. No one was at the scene of the fire's origin when firefighters arrived, and no one has been arrested. About 700 homes were evacuated at one point, though all mandatory evacuation orders were lifted by Tuesday, the LAFD said . Canyons and other areas where homeless people set up encampments are surveyed each year by the Los Angeles Fire Department in advance of the fall ...

Disputed Free State elective conference continues

December 13, 2017

Though the conference has been concluded it still faces the prospect of legal action by a group of disgruntled ANC members who want to bring into question the legitimacy of its processes by alleging that 32% of BGMs in the province have irregularities.

More GO service coming to part of the Barrie line

December 13, 2017

Go is almost doubling the number of train trips on a section of the Barrie line, and bringing all-day GO train service to the line seven days a week, Metrolinx announced Tuesday. train and the 8:41 p.m. departure. "Taken together we are almost doubling the number of weekly GO train trips between Union Station and Aurora GO Station".

Gillibrand tells Trump: I won't be silenced by 'sexist smear'

December 13, 2017

Trump's tweet was a response to Gillibrand, who said Monday that the president should resign after several women accused him of sexual misconduct. That was before he began supporting mainly Republican candidates in races across the country. More than a dozen women came forward during last year's campaign, many in the wake of the "Access Hollywood" tape in which Trump is heard bragging about committing sexual assault, to say that the celebrity businessman had harassed them.

Turnout for Alabama vote could reach 25 percent

December 13, 2017

Fool me twice, shame on me.' Alabama is not going to let that shame happen again", he said . Perhaps it was the man's strong but plain-spoken rebuke outside a Roy Moore rally on the campaign's final night, condemning the Republican candidate's past comments lambasting homosexuality.

Supreme Court to hear Hudaibiya reopening plea for second straight day

December 12, 2017

At the previous hearing, the judges came down hard on NAB deputy prosecutor Imran ul Haq for relying on the Panama Papers case judgment to convince them to order reopening of the case. At the last hearing of the case November 28 hearing, the court had directed the bureau to produce all records of the case at the next hearing. Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Shamim Akhtar, mother of Nawaz, Shehbaz and late Abbas Sharif, Maryam Safdar, Hussain Nawaz, ...

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