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How Gujarat voted: Trends in BJP and Congress's vote-share since 2002

December 23, 2017

Still, the euphoria in the BJP camp was tempered by the lower-than-expected margin of victory in Gujarat - it took 99 seats in the 182-member assembly, down from 115 it won in 2012, and far lower than the 150-plus seats it had hoped for. In 2007, it stood at 9.49 per cent; in 2012, at around 9 per cent; and in 2017, at 7.7 per cent. That's a difference of 0.83 percentage points. The Congress too saw an increase in its vote share, rising to 41.4 percent from the 38.93 percent it polled in ...

Mahmoud Abbas urges European Union to take lead in peace efforts

December 23, 2017

In a Christmas message, Abbas said that the USA has chosen to be biased and pick Israel's side, ignoring global law and United Nations resolutions. The vote saw 128 countries condemn Washington's new position on Jerusalem despite the United States ambassador to the UN, Nikki Haley, warning that their stance would affect "how Americans.

Pulse shooter's wife does not testify in 2 day hearing

December 23, 2017

Lawyers for Noor Salman , who is accused of aiding Mateen in planning and carrying out the June 12, 2016, attack that killed 49 people and injured at least 68 more , argued that statements she made to the Federal Bureau of Investigation the day of the attack - which indicate she was aware of her husband's plans - should not be allowed into evidence during her trial.

Westland man accused of stabbing mother to death arraigned on charges

December 23, 2017

Paul, 50. Justin Jay Paul was arraigned 18th District Court in Westland Friday and remanded into custody without bond. His mother's body was found inside the home in the 6100 block of North Walton, police said, after a family member called authorities to the location.

How Analysts Feel About Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR) After Today's Huge Increase?

December 23, 2017

Adams Asset Advisors Llc, which manages about $828.72M and $733.52 million US Long portfolio, upped its stake in Exxon Mobil Corp (NYSE:XOM) by 85,568 shares to 109,664 shares, valued at $8.99M in 2017Q3, according to the filing. FMR LLC now owns 11,806,976 shares of the oil and gas producer's stock worth $302,613,000 after purchasing an additional 529,291 shares during the period.

Jaire Alexander to enter NFL Draft

December 23, 2017

Alexander was out four games after the season opener due to the knee and then came back for two games before having to sit out again vs. Florida State. Coach Bobby Petrino released a statement addressing Alexander's decision. Jaire was said to be making his decision after the Cards bowl game but those plans have changed.

Securities Analyst Recommendations: Tenet Healthcare Corp. (THC), Constellium NV (CSTM)

December 23, 2017

About 672,453 shares traded. Conan Laughlin increased its stake in Tenet Healthcare Corp (THC ) by 53.42% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. (NYSE:THC). Fmr Ltd Liability Com holds 6.79M shares. Vulcan Value Prtnrs Limited Liability Co, a Alabama-based fund reported 910,077 shares. Royal Fincl Bank Of Canada invested in 6,730 shares or 0% of the stock.

Has $10.20 Million Position in Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP)

December 23, 2017

The stock decreased 0.44% or $0.52 during the last trading session, reaching $116.88. About 357,174 shares traded. Robert W. Baird downgraded Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADP) for 1.09M shares. The Michigan-based Dillon And Associates has invested 3.97% in Automatic Data Processing, Inc. It also reduced its holding in Amgen Inc (NASDAQ:AMGN) by 2,405 shares in the quarter, leaving it with 79,849 shares, and cut its stake in Boeing Co (NYSE:BA).

US Calls For Vote On Tough New Sanctions On North Korea

December 23, 2017

It would also add 19 new North Koreans to the United Nations sanctions blacklist. China on Thursday raised objections to a U.S. request to the Security Council to blacklist ten ships for carrying banned cargo from North Korea, saying it needed more time to examine the measure, diplomats said.

Cuomo: New York taxpayers can now make partial property tax payments

December 23, 2017

Under the emergency order signed by the governor, New Yorkers can prepay their 2018 school and local property taxes and get the benefit of deducting them from their federal taxes next year, before the new tax law takes effect. Further, pre-paying school taxes - which is the largest tax bill for most NY homeowners - may not be possible except for residents of a handful of districts.

California Authorities Launch Manhunt After Series Of Random Shootings Targeting Drivers

December 23, 2017

Investigators are now on the lookout for the owner of a dark-colored, four-wheel-drive pickup with oversize tires and extended cab, The Fresno Bee reported. But Mims, speaking in general terms, addressed a single suspect during her remarks at the news conference. "To the suspect: this is a cowardly act and we are working very hard to find you", Mims warned.

Astronomers think 'winking' star is consuming cloud of planetary debris

December 23, 2017

RZ Piscium exists approximately 550 light years away from us, meaning that we don't always have a ideal view of what's going on within its solar system. Astronomers can use the element lithium to age stars because the amount of it declines over time. Spectral analysis revealed the star's lithium levels, which allowed scientists estimate the star's age.

Dominant Stocks: Envision Healthcare Corporation (EVHC) top up 5.82% to $34.52

December 23, 2017

Honeywell International Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Envision Healthcare by 17.4% in the third quarter. Honeywell International Inc. now owns 542,100 shares of the company's stock worth $24,367,000 after purchasing an additional 80,200 shares during the period.

Holder Decatur Capital Management INC Has Boosted Pnc Financial Services (PNC) Holding

December 23, 2017

About 756,727 shares traded. MB Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:MBFI) has risen 21.72% since December 22, 2016 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 61.23% the S&P500. Wells Fargo maintained it with "Hold" rating and $149.0 target in Wednesday, December 20 report. Morgan Stanley maintained DDR Corp. The firm earned "Neutral" rating on Friday, October 2 by Hilliard Lyons.

Digital Power Corporation (DPW) stock gained 930.77% return Quarterly

December 23, 2017

LPL FINANCIAL LLC also announced increased position in Digital Power Corporation (DPW ) during the quarter. Over the last six months, Digital Power Corporation's stock has been 954.35% and 634.85% for the year. From another technical standpoint, Digital Power Corporation (NYSE: DPW)'s 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) has reached 66.18, putting it inside a neutral zone.

Harry and Meghan attend royal family Christmas lunch with Queen

December 23, 2017

Queen Elizabeth II traditionally hosts a festive lunch for the family before leaving for her private Sandringham Estate in the Norfolk countryside, about 175 kilometres north of London, where she spends her holidays. The festive lunch will give her an opportunity to meet distant relatives of the Royal Family ahead of her wedding to Harry in Windsor next year. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their two children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, also arrived for the lunch.

Shell Midstream Partners LP (SHLX) Triple EMA Picking up Steam

December 23, 2017

The stock increased 0.07% or $0.1 during the last trading session, reaching $134.54. The institutional investor held 152,626 shares of the finance company at the end of 2017Q3, valued at $18.70 million, down from 159,598 at the end of the previous reported quarter.

Naidu says PM won't apologise to Manmohan

December 23, 2017

Parliament witnessed disruptions for the second day on Wednesday over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's suggestion during the Gujarat election campaign that a conspiracy was hatched with Pakistan to influence State polls at a dinner where former PM Manmohan Singh was present.

UN General Assembly adopts resolution on status of Jerusalem

December 23, 2017

In a rare emergency special session, the draft resolution tabled by Turkey and Yemen was adopted 128-9 with 35 abstentions. He also vowed to eventually move the USA embassy there from Tel Aviv. Haley has been on the defensive since Trump made his announcement two weeks ago, with matters coming to a head earlier this week. The resolution "affirms that any decisions and actions which purport to have altered the character, status or demographic composition of the Holy City of Jerusalem have ...

Time to Buy QEP Resources, Inc. (QEP) After Today's Significant Increase?

December 23, 2017

Thompson Rubinstein Investment Management Inc, which manages about $259.90 million and $286.52 million US Long portfolio, decreased its stake in Kemper Corp (NYSE:KMPR) by 25,644 shares to 51,877 shares, valued at $2.75M in 2017Q3, according to the filing.

Indian fishermen arrested for fishing in Pakistan's waters

December 23, 2017

Pakistan released 78 Indian fishermen held for trespassing into its territorial waters in July this year. Shanti Tappu, one of the arrested fishermen, said that their boat was caught up in a storm and that's how they ended up unknowingly in Pakistani waters.

Madras HC asks Apollo to provide Jayalalithaa's blood samples

December 23, 2017

Alleging that the petitioner was a fortune hunter or publicity seeker, Advocate General Vijay Narayan had yesterday said that even for a DNA test, the court has to arrive at a prima facie case. Earlier in November, the Supreme Court had refused to hear a similar petition filed by her and directed her to approach the Karnataka HC. At this point, the judge said that the State could not raise objections to admitting the case since it was an issue between the court and the petitioner.

Father bent, bit baby son to stop his crying

December 23, 2017

He told officers he found the child in that condition when he woke up, but police say they interviewed the infant's mother, who contradicted the father's story. Doctors are said to have told police that the boy's injuries "are not survivable", reports KNXV. - A man is facing charges of child abuse after his 6-month-old son was rushed to a hospital with damage to his liver and pancreas.

Boston Cardinal Accused of Covering Up Major Sex Abuse Dies

December 23, 2017

In 2004 Pope John Paul appointed him to be archpriest of the Rome Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, one of the four major basilica's of Christendom, whose gold leaf ceiling is said to be made from the first batch of the precious metal Columbus brought back from the Americas.

After 2G Verdict, Spotlight On 122 Licenses Scrapped by Supreme Court

December 23, 2017

According to a report by Business Standard, lawyers who have worked on the 2G cases said a few of the companies had approached the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) back in 2012, seeking a refund of the licence fees they had paid.

2G spectrum case: Manmohan Singh lets the judgement do all the talking

December 23, 2017

Clearly therefore, Raja was always the bagman, carrying out instructions from his bosses in the UPA coalition government and through his three letters addressed to the prime minister keeping himself safe from future prosecution. "Allegation of a major scam involving the highest levels of government was never true, was not correct and that has been established today", said Chidambaram, who was the finance minister in the United Progressive Alliance government at the time the CAG broke the ...

Austria's Welcome to a Party With a Nazi Past

December 22, 2017

The Freedom Party came in second to Kurz's centrist OVP party in the general election in October. The statement also said that Netanyahu has asked the ministry's director-general "to carry out a professional review regarding the manner in which Israel will conduct itself vis-à-vis the new (Austrian) government".

North Korea begins tests to load anthrax onto ICBMs, newspaper says

December 23, 2017

Skin infections of anthrax are less deadly. North Korea has a stockpile of between 2,500 tons to 5,000 tons of chemical weapons, and is capable of producing biological agents such as anthrax and smallpox, South Korea has previously said. His claims are yet to be verified. On Monday, US President Donald Trump sent his first National Security Strategy report to lawmakers. It is not only Trump railing against the North Korean despot.

Orban: Hungary will Block any EU Punishment Against Poland

December 23, 2017

The EC has also formally advised the other 27 member states that the legislative programme of Poland's government is putting at risk the fundamental values expected of a democratic state, including judicial independence. Frans Timmermans , vice-president of the commission, said action must be taken against Poland over reforms "which mean that the country's judiciary is now under the political control of the ruling majority.

UNC tops Kiplinger list of best value in public universities

December 22, 2017

UNG is ranked 94th on the list of best values in public colleges. "These describe Clemson University very well and are among traits that Kiplinger's uses to choose the Best Value Colleges", said David Kuskowski, Clemson's director of undergraduate admissions.

Indiana's November jobless rate declines to 3.7 percent

December 22, 2017

Indiana's unemployment rate was 3.7 percent in November, down four-tenths of 1 percentage point from November 2016, the Department of Workforce Development said today. Professional and business services led in new hires, with 14,700 added jobs. "The addition of 330,600 jobs over the year demonstrates the consistency with which employers in our state create job opportunities for the highly skilled Texas workforce", said commission Chairman Andres Alcantar.

Frente Amplio Requests not to Recognize the Honduran Governm

December 23, 2017

Honduras, one of the poorest and most violent nations in Latin America, has been racked by political unrest and violent protests since the vote was held on November 26. "We call upon the TSE to transparently and fully review any challenges filed by political parties". A Georgetown University researcher who advised the OAS said an implausibly uniform wave of late-breaking results across the country pushed Hernandez past Nasrallah after a daylong interruption in counting.

South Korea's Lotte group founder sentenced to jail

December 23, 2017

Shin Kyuk Ho, who was acquitted of tax evasion charges, was also fined 3.5 billion won (about $3.2 million). Prosecutors are considering appealing the ruling, the Yonhap News Agency reported. He was also charged with breach of trust for inflicting losses by giving his mistress the right to run concessions at Lotte Cinema movie theaters. Dong-Bin is on trial separately in connection with the corruption scandal that brought down President Park Geun-Hye, with prosecutors seeking a four-year ...

Ukraine Arrests Russian Spy Close To PM Office

December 22, 2017

Ukrainian authorities have detained two suspected spies, both high-ranking officials accused of having supplied sensitive information to the Russian Government. government. Another image seen by the BBC shows him leaving through the front door of the prime minister's residence. For years, the US has debated whether to provide Ukraine with "lethal" defensive weapons to counter separatists backed by Russian Federation in eastern Ukraine.

OH bans doctors from performing Down syndrome abortions

December 23, 2017

Among the many bills Ohio Governor John Kasich signed Friday, was one that legalized fantasy sports gambling in the state. Cleveland.com reported that under the law, which will go into effect in March, a doctor who performs an abortion and was aware of a prenatal Down syndrome diagnosis "could be charged with a fourth-degree felony, punishable by up to 18 months in prison".

Man planned Christmas terror attack for SF's Pier 39

December 23, 2017

Authorities say the Federal Bureau of Investigation has arrested a man named Everitt Aaron Jameson , from Modesto, who allegedly wanted to target Pier 39. Jameson told the undercover agent he had no need for an escape route because he was "ready to die", according to court documents . Jameson attended basic Marine Corps recruit training in 2009, according to the court documents.

United Nations mulls new North Korea sanctions, could vote Friday: diplomats

December 22, 2017

The vessels have been accused of conducting ship-to-ship transfers of refined petroleum products to North Korean vessels, or transporting North Korean coal in violation of United Nations sanctions. It has also capped oil deliveries to the country. Earlier Tuesday, Canada and the United States announced they would co-host a meeting of foreign ministers in Vancouver on January 16 to demonstrate global solidarity against Pyongyang's nuclear and missile tests.

Grows Position in Apache Co

December 22, 2017

It has outperformed by 10.76% the S&P500. Ron Gutfleish decreased its stake in Apache Corp (Call) (APA) by 17.66% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. The rating was maintained by Barclays Capital with "Underweight" on Friday, August 4. Stifel Nicolaus maintained Crown Castle International Corp. The rating was maintained by KeyBanc Capital Markets on Monday, November 27 with "Hold".

Ukraine's Naftogaz says wins favourable ruling in Gazprom dispute

December 22, 2017

According to Naftogaz, as of May 29, 2017, the amount of Naftogaz's claims against Gazprom under the contract for the purchase of gas is $30.3 billion, and on the part of Gazprom to Naftogaz it is $47.1 billion. "The main thing is that Naftogaz managed to avoid tens of billions of dollars worth of claims on take-or-pay clauses, it could have been an unbearable burden both for Naftogaz and the state", Fitch Ratings analyst Dmitry Marinchenko said.

Groom in rare cross-border wedding is a drug smuggler

December 22, 2017

Because of Houston, the "Door of Hope" event is now under scrutiny. Brian Houston married his Mexican fiancee Evelia Reyes in a surprise wedding at the opening of the "Door of Hope" along the border between San Diego and Tijuana because he said he could not enter Mexico.

Senate releases incomplete workplace harassment data

December 22, 2017

Senate offices. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) suggested the Senate should disclose the identities of the senators who settled misconduct claims, saying "transparency is the best way to figure out how to handle situations, and the American people want to know".

Man Upset With Wife Tried To Blow Up Upper West Side Brownstone

December 22, 2017

Thursday, according to police. No one else, including the Welsh family, was in the building at the time of the blast, police said. The 52-year-old man, who has not yet been identified, was the only person injured in the wreckage with minor leg injuries.

Federal Bureau of Investigation deputy director faces congressional committees on Comey, Clinton

December 22, 2017

While the intelligence committee also fired off questions about the FBI's handling of the dossier on Trump compiled by former British spy Christopher Steele, some Republicans were reportedly dissatisfied with McCabe's answers. "But clearly, Comey did tell his senior leadership and that's one thing that Comey did say in his public testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee, that he did talk to senior officials but he never named Andrew McCabe but McCabe himself told the House ...

Police shootout ends with female suspect, child shot and killed

December 22, 2017

The boy, identified as 6-year-old Kameron Prescott , was killed when deputies opened fire on a woman at a mobile home park following a almost two-hour manhunt. "However the child was pronounced dead on arriving at the hospital", the sheriff added. The boy was inside when the shooting started and one bullet penetrated his torso, fatally wounding him.

Sentencing Hearing for Anissa Weier Slender Man Stabbing

December 22, 2017

She was earlier facing a charge of first-degree attempted intentional homicide but in August, she said she can not be held responsible for the murder as she was mentally ill. 'Beach vacations are harsh reminders that swimsuits aren't made for young girls with 25 scars, ' she wrote. "I know that nothing I say is going to make this right and nothing I say is going to fix what I broke".

Jill Stein: 2015 Russian Federation dinner with Putin was a 'non-event'

December 22, 2017

Stein's comments came days after it was revealed that she had become embroiled in the Russian Federation investigation when the Senate Intelligence Committee requested documents from her campaign. Stein said she is cooperating and "sharing all communications relevant to the committee's mission". "There was no translator at the table", Stein told CNN in a separate interview Thursday.

How to prepay property taxes before new law takes affect

December 22, 2017

Since Friday, Dec. 29 is the last business day of this year, the tax collector's office must receive the payment by Friday before 5 p.m., said Chief Deputy Tax Collector Julie Manaois. The law would double the standard deduction. But it said nothing about paying 2018 property taxes in 2017 - a loophole many Orange County homeowners are looking to take advantage of.

Mcdonald Capital Investors INC Holds Position in Fastenal Co

December 22, 2017

The stock increased 2.42% or $0.83 during the last trading session, reaching $35.1. About 1.25 million shares traded. Pembina Pipeline Corporation (NYSE:PBA) has risen 15.45% since December 21, 2016 and is uptrending. The rating was maintained by Goldman Sachs on Friday, August 7 with "Hold". Stifel Nicolaus maintained Fastenal Company (NASDAQ:FAST) on Thursday, January 19 with "Hold" rating.

Italian 'ambulance of death' worker arrested on suspicion of murdering patients

December 22, 2017

Authorities believe Garofalo, a 42-year-old father of three, may have been working in tandem with a local clan of the Cosa Nostra mafia , according to the newspaper. The deaths - all involving patients from the Biancavilla hospital, about 18 miles (30km) from Catania in the east of the island - occurred over a four-year period beginning in 2012.

Trump 'May' Visit Border Wall Prototypes Outside San Diego

December 22, 2017

According to the same information, the number of underage children who tried to cross the border without a legal guardian increased by 26 %. In March, White House Chief of Staff John Kelly, then secretary of homeland security, publicly floated separating parents seeking asylum at the US border from their children and detaining them in separate facilities, as a punitive way to deter illegal immigration from violence-torn Central America.

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