Worldwide / 818

Trump proposes opening most USA waters to drilling

January 08, 2018

Hassan sponsored in a bill in Congress previous year that would have banned offshore drilling on the East Coast entirely. - Conservation groups are raising alarms over the Trump administration's decision to allow drilling off USA coasts. On the East Coast alone, opposition to the drilling and testing - which rose largely from protests in SC - has grown to millions of East Coast residents, more than 120 municipalities, 1,200 elected officials, 41,000 businesses and a half-million fishing ...

Theresa May to reshuffle cabinet tomorrow

January 08, 2018

It is thought her most senior ministers - including Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond , Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson , Home Secretary Amber Rudd and Brexit Secretary David Davis - will remain in their current posts. Labour said if she promoted Mr Hunt, Mrs May would be "betraying" patients at a time when the NHS was going through one of the worst winter crises in its recent history.

Missing snowmobilers found alive on mountain near Revelstoke, BC

January 08, 2018

Revelstoke Search and Rescue (SAR) is looking for two sledders reported missing on Boulder Mountain around 4:30 Saturday afternoon. Their auto was still in the parking lot and family had not heard from them. They said rescuers searched for the pair for five hours overnight and again for five hours Sunday. "The Revelstoke RCMP appreciate the public's cooperation and patience while this area is being searched", Grabinsky said.

Six people killed in wrong-way California highway crash

January 08, 2018

Southern California authorities are looking for a driver who they say fled after hitting a man who had been ejected from his vehicle in a fatal highway crash. The solo occupant of the Chevrolet and five people in the Dodge died at the scene, officers said. The dogs' breeds are not known at this time, the CHP said.

What Does Mueller Want With Ivanka Trump?

January 08, 2018

As the Times and other publications have previously reported, Mueller's team is also examining the false statement the President reportedly dictated about a June 2016 meeting campaign officials and his son Donald Trump Jr. It said that Trump Jr. had said he and the Russian lawyer had "primarily discussed a program about the adoption of Russian children", and was unrelated to the campaign.

State Fire Marshal investigating fatal LC house fire

January 08, 2018

After entering the residence, firefighters found the body of Thomson in a second-story bedroom. There were no other reports of injuries. Thomson was visiting her daughter, Jennifer Melancon, who was transported to an area hospital for treatment of moderate-to-severe burns suffered while removing her 6- and 4-year-old sons from the home.

Here's the list of items Dunkin' Donuts is dropping from its menu

January 08, 2018

Tony Weisman, chief marketing officer, Dunkin' Donuts US, said, "We are pleased to start the New Year with exciting and important donut news for our guests". The exceptions on both brands' menus include select supplier-branded ingredients produced by other companies that are used as toppings, ice cream inclusions or decorative elements.

Oil tanker collides with vessel off China coast, 32 crew members missing

January 08, 2018

Asked about the 30 Iranians, an unnamed official in Iran's Oil Ministry told the AP: "We have no information on their fate". A tanker carrying Iranian oil and run by the country's top oil shipping operator was ablaze and spewing its cargo into the East China Sea on Sunday after colliding with a Chinese bulk ship, the Chinese government said.

Sessions Fills US Attorney Posts On LI, Manhattan

January 08, 2018

At least not yet. The president had seemingly supported marijuana on the campaign trail, saying he thought it should be left up to the states. "But we need to monitor this closely". "We use the money we get from marijuana sales to fund our school resource officer and to bring in a D.A.R.E officer to speak to the schools", North Bend City Administrator Terence O'Connor said.

Egypt ex-PM Ahmed Shafiq will not stand for president in 2018

January 07, 2018

Shafiq, appointed premier by president Hosni Mubarak shortly before Mubarak was overthrown in 2011, was seen as a main challenger for Sisi. The 76-year-old, an ex-air force commander and former aviation minister, narrowly lost a presidential election to Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohamed Mursi in 2012 before fleeing for the United Arab Emirates, where he has lived since.

Trump to announce 'fake news' awards

January 08, 2018

Including quotes from such esteemed outlets of integrity as Breitbart News , which was denied Capitol Hill press credentials , and Fox News's Fox & Friends, the President's go-to morning show, the ad humbly requests the President's consideration when honoring the top fixtures in dishonest and corrupt media.

Peter Sutherland, Irish Businessman and Diplomat, Dies at 71

January 07, 2018

Former Fine Gael taoiseach John Bruton said Mr Sutherland was a "brave and highly competent" attorney general before his move to the European Commission. Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar was among those to pay tribute to Sutherland following his death. Mr Martin added: "He was a true patriot who had a great love for his country irrespective of his success on the world stage".

Orthodox Christians Celebrate Christmas Eve on Saturday

January 07, 2018

Theophilos III is accused of orchestrating the sale of more than 500 dunams (123.5 acres) of Palestinian land belonging to the Arab Orthodox Church in Jerusalem to Israeli entrepreneurs belonging to Zionist and settler groups. The Syrian Orthodox procession will be followed by the Coptic Orthodox Archbishop Anba Antonius, then the Greek Orthodox and finally the procession of the Ethiopian Orthodox.

Ahmadinejad arrested for allegedly inciting anti-government protests

January 07, 2018

The arrest came after the former president made provocative statements related to the protests last week in Bushehr. Ahmadinejad is said to now be on house arrest, al-Quds al-Arabi reported, but wasn't confirmed by other third-party sources.

Israel Reportedly Aims to Bar 20 Organizations From Country Over Boycott Calls

January 07, 2018

During a visit to Brussels last month, Israel's Minister for Strategi Affairs Gilad Erdan told Jewish organisations that BDS was "on the defensive". Campaign for Palestinian Rights. European groups on the list include BDS France; BDS Italy; War on Want; Friends of Al-Aksa; The European Coordination of Committees and Associations for Palestine; and Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign .

Iranian oil tanker burns, 32 missing after collision off China's coast

January 07, 2018

At 9am local time this morning the Ministry said it was searching for survivors as the Iranian vessel continued to blaze. "We can not say all of them have died, because rescue teams are there and providing services". The tanker - carrying almost a million barrels of oil, worth about US$60m - had been sailing to Daesan in South Korea from Kharg Island in Iran, according to Reuters shipping data.

US Sanctions Five Iranian Companies For Involvement In Ballistic-Missile Program

January 07, 2018

The sanctions announced Thursday target Shahid Kharrazi Industries, Shahid Sanikhani Industries, Shahid Moghaddam Industries, Shahid Eslami Research Center, and Shahid Shustari Industries, according to a Treasury Department statement. Under the sanctions, any assets that the firms hold in places under U.S. jurisdiction will be frozen and U.S. citizens are forbidden from doing business with them.

PM arrives in Gwalior for conference of police top brass

January 07, 2018

The implementation of decisions taken at the previous conferences will also be reviewed at the meeting. The Prime Minister's interactions lasted a total of over nine hours. The conference is an annual event in which top officers from all over the country participate and discuss the security-related issues. The chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will welcome Modi at the Gwalior airport.

EPS for Lazard Ltd (LAZ) Expected At $0.93

January 07, 2018

About 6.58 million shares traded. Lazard Ltd (NYSE:LAZ) has risen 35.63% since January 7, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 18.93% the S&P500. 5,463 are owned by First Allied Advisory Services Incorporated. Deroy & Devereaux Private Inv Counsel holds 0.03% or 5,350 shares. Broadview Advisors Ltd reported 0.04% stake.

Broncos coach Joseph faces longer odds to return

January 07, 2018

Quarterbacks coach Mike Sullivan has coached for 23 years, including 15 seasons in the National Football League with Jacksonville (2002-03), New York Giants (2004-11, 2015-17) and Tampa Bay (2012-13). Modkins was the Chicago Bears' running backs coach last year after holding the same position with the San Francisco 49ers the year before. The 45-year-old Joseph is the team's first African-American head coach after he replaced Gary Kubiak a year ago.

Sushma Swaraj meets ASEAN General Secretary in Indonesia

January 07, 2018

Speaking in Hindi at the ASEAN-India Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Singapore , she said her Ministry prioritised the welfare of Indian citizens living overseas, and urged them to return home to take advantage of the economic opportunities. According to Swaraj, the Saudi King replied that India's request was too important to be ignored but also expressed his inability in bringing about a total halt to the bombings.

Bank robbery suspect arrested after police open fire in Baytown

January 07, 2018

Steve Dorris. The first bank robbery was reported around 10:40 a.m.in the 800 block of Rollingbrook in Baytown, police said. As they approached the second bank, officers spotted a vehicle matching the description of the one used by the suspect in the earlier robbery.

Oil tanker Sanchi spilling slick after ship crash in 'new Bermuda triangle'

January 07, 2018

The 21 members of the Crystal's crew, all Chinese nationals, were rescued, China's Ministry of Transport said. The tanker's 32 crew members were missing. The almost 890 feet-long SANCHI was carrying 136,000 tons of oil from Iran to South Korea when it collided with the CF Crystal, which had been transporting food from the United States to the Chinese city of Guangdong, it said.

Jake Tapper Cuts Off Stephen Miller After Deeply Strange Interview

January 07, 2018

Tapper, fed up, responded he wasn't going to allow that, reminding Miller it actually is his show, and saying: "I don't want to do that", further enraging Miller. Clearly Miller was dispatched by the White House to push back forcefully on the highly-destructive revelations the book offers. Tapper was forced to treat Miller as a child, telling him, "Stephen, settle down, settle down".

Michael Wolff Says Trump Book, 'Fire and Fury,' "Will End This Presidency"

January 07, 2018

Trump and his White House aides are using Bannon as a foil for the controversial book, as numerous stories feature negative information about the president's daughter, Ivanka Trump, and her husband, Jared Kushner. So let me say very forthrightly, this book is not about Steve Bannon. Trump on Twitter on Thursday called the book "phony" and "full of lies, misrepresentations and sources that don't exist".

Moors & Cabot Inc. Buys 791 Shares of Norfolk Southern Corp. (NYSE:NSC)

January 07, 2018

The top gainer with a security that increased in price during today's trading was Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC). It has outperformed by 17.62% the S&P500. The firm's revenue for the quarter was down 1.1% compared to the same quarter previous year. NSC's profit would be $443.53 million giving it 24.24 P/E if the $1.55 EPS is correct.

All minorities represented in Parliament: PM Abbasi

January 07, 2018

Pakistani officials have however refuted that the amounts actually of aid money spent are much less that those quoted and they plan to publish their version soon.PM Abbasi rejected Trump's charge of duplicity over the fight against terrorism, calling his claim that Pakistan was harbouring terrorists a "fallacy"."Pakistan is a sovereign country and Pakistan has always abided by worldwide conventions", he said."Today we are fighting terrorists".

No. 22 Razorbacks Fall On The Road To Auburn

January 07, 2018

Auburn also is getting big contributions from sophomore guard Mustapha Heron (averaging 15.8 points and 5.5 rebounds), Harper (12.6 points, 5.4 assists), junior forward Desean Murray (10.6 points, 7.3 rebounds), sophomore forward Anfernee McLemore (8.4 points, 6.4 rebounds) and freshman forward Chuma Okeke (8.4 points, 6.0 rebounds).

Tell-all Trump book hits the shelves

January 07, 2018

Wolff said he conducted over 200 interviews with key players within the Trump administration for the book released on Friday that is already selling fast. The book includes extensive quotes from Steve Bannon, Trump's former chief strategist, and its publication sparked a very public break between the former allies.

Palestine denies reports of its former ambassador to Pakistan being reinstated

January 07, 2018

Palestine on Sunday reinstated its ambassador to Pakistan Walid Abu Ali after days of his sacking for sharing a dais with UN-designated terrorist and the mastermind of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack Hafiz Saeed. Even then, Islamabad had issued a statement in defence of Ali and appreciated his participation in an event which demonstrated Pakistan's strong sentiments in support of the Palestinian cause.

Rohingya insurgents launch rare attack on Myanmar military

January 07, 2018

In her article shared by IOM, titled 'Desperate, Destitute, Damaged: "The Plight of Myanmar's Persecuted Rohingya Muslim Refugees", Fiona said aid agencies are working alongside the Bangladesh government and military to improve roads and drainage and identify new areas for shelter construction ahead of the rains.

Powerball Jackpot Climbs to $570M Ahead of Drawing

January 07, 2018

The numbers have been drawn for a Mega Millions lottery jackpot of $450 million. On Aug. 15, 2012, Donald Lawson, of Lapeer, won a $337 million Powerball jackpot. "This has been an exciting run for Mega Millions players and a great way to start off the new year!" That drawing will be Saturday night. A "Power Play" option that multiplies non-jackpot prizes by up to 10 times to a maximum of $2 million may be added to any Powerball play for only $1.

'Explosion' at Swedish metro station

January 07, 2018

The paper said that the man and a 45-year-old woman have been taken to hospital following the incident. "This had then exploded and hurt the man seriously". A bomb squad was called to the scene to analyse evidence and look for additional explosives. Unconfirmed reports suggest it may have been a hand grenade.

Extraordinary Satellite Photos of the Bomb Cyclone Slamming the East Coast

January 07, 2018

Up to a foot (30.5 centimeters) of snow is expected in New York City while the city of Boston could possibly see 14 inches (35.6 centimeters) of snow. Many governors or local leaders have declared emergencies, and blizzard warnings were in effect in Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Virginia.

Sheriff Clarke to face trial for Facebook taunts

January 07, 2018

Remember when Clarke then posted a meme of Black on Facebook that said, " Cheer up snowflake...if Sheriff Clarke were to really harass you, you wouldn't be around to whine about it "? U.S. Black shook his head when he recognized Clarke, and Clarke directed deputies to detain Black after landing. Clarke took offense and contacted deputies to wait at Milwaukee's airport to question Black.

Trump calls controversial book on his presidency "fraud and fiction"

January 07, 2018

Piexelated Boat's tweet quoted an "insider": "He kneels in front of the TV, with his face about four inches from the screen, and says encouraging things to the gorillas like "the way you hit that other gorilla was good". You can see Trump's full response in the video above. "He used Sloppy Steve Bannon , who cried when he got fired and begged for his job ". Mr Trump, now 71, was the oldest president ever when assuming office.

Sunderland set to complete signing of Chelsea man as Coleman strengthens squad

January 07, 2018

The Black Cats revealed that the 29-year old no longer wishes to play for them and chose to mutually cut short his loan agreement. A statement on Bournemouth's official website revealed that Grabban's loan move was terminated mutually by both clubs after the forward asked to be released back to his parent club early.

Trump, after killing his 'voter fraud' commission, calls for new ID laws

January 07, 2018

President Trump on Wednesday dissolved his commission probing unsupported allegations of voter fraud through an executive order, calling for discriminatory voter identification laws. "Instead of restricting access to the ballot box, we should be looking for ways to strengthen that fundamental right", Gupta added. "President Trump can dissolve the commission, but the law doesn't allow him or the commission to slink away from view and avoid accountability".

Pulse nightclub shooter's wife was aware of plot - and did nothing

January 07, 2018

The night before the attack, he left the house and looked "pumped up", she wrote in the statement, adding he told her, "This is the one day". The hearing was closed to the media, but News 6 learned that the hearing was to determine if Dr.

Shot pizza store worker stumbled to police station

January 07, 2018

Anand Singh , who's only 21, was reportedly shot after wrestling with an armed man in order to protect younger fellow employees. "It's quite fantastic in the fact that he was able to walk and seek assistance", Inspector Matthew Hyde told reporters in Sydney on Sunday.

Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) Given Media Sentiment Rating of 0.19

January 07, 2018

About 1.47 million shares traded. Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO ) on Friday, December 15. It has underperformed by 1.13% the S&P500. Moody National Bank Trust Division increased its stake in Valero Energy Corp (VLO) by 121.36% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC.

Macron suggests no European Union membership, Erdogan says Turkey sick of waiting

January 07, 2018

Erdogan, who was in Paris for talks with French President Emmanuel Macron as part of efforts to improve his government's strained relationship with Europe, said Turkey won't wait forever. Although Turkey is hoping to warm frosty relations with Europe, Erdogan's talks with Macron were overshadowed by difference over Turkey's actions following a failed coup in July 2016.

Martin Midstream Partners (MMLP) PT Set at $18.00 by B. Riley

January 07, 2018

It is up 32.84% since January 6, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 17.82% the S&P500. Finally, SRS Capital Advisors Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Magellan Midstream Partners , L.P. The rating was downgraded by Morgan Stanley to "Underweight" on Thursday, September 28. Also, CEO Michael N. Mears sold 50,000 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 3rd.

North, South Korea agree to their first talks in two years

January 07, 2018

During the talks, the two presidents agreed not to carry out the springtime South Korea-U.S. joint military exercises, codenamed "Key Resolve and Foal Eagle", during the PyeongChang Winter Olympics. The two Koreas last held talks in December 2015. In a sign of Pyongyang's eagerness to improve inter-Korea ties amid continuing tensions with the United States over its nuclear and missile programs, North Korean media has refrained from attacking South Korea since Monday.

Dozens missing after 2 vessels collide off China coast

January 07, 2018

The collision led to a fire aboard the tanker and an unspecified amount of oil spilled into the sea. The Chinese and South Korean authorities on Sunday were searching for 32 crew members who went missing after their oil tanker collided with another ship off China's east coast the night before.

Tina Smith Makes 1st Stop In Twin Cities As Senator

January 07, 2018

Smith said her broad priority in Congress is an overall successful economy for the Range and rural Minnesota. She says she is focused on doing this job in her own way. "I don't want to waste a minute", Smith explains. She's a candidate for the special election just 10 months away. Smith said. "One of the biggest economic challenges Minnesota families face is that they can't afford good healthcare".

Aguero hailed by boss

January 07, 2018

Manchester City's Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus (R) vies with Crystal Palace's English midfielder Andros Townsend during the English Premier League football match between Crystal Palace and Manchester City at Selhurst Park in south London on December 31, 2017.

Thousands fall for satirical Donald Trump 'gorilla channel' tweet

January 07, 2018

Spokeswoman Sarah Sanders, who has called the book trash, said again on Friday that Wolff had talked only briefly to the president and did not have wide access. "That's why sloppy Steve is now looking for a job ". In the letter to Mr Wolff, Charles Harder, a famous USA defamation and media lawyer, said Mr Bannon's contributions "give rise to numerous legal claims including defamation by libel and slander, and breach of his written confidentiality and non-disparagement agreement with our ...

Sydney's all-time temperature record broken

January 07, 2018

It was a scorcher right across the city, with temperatures soaring to 46.3 degrees in Richmond, 45.1 in Horsley Park, 44.8 in Holsworthy and 44.5 in Sydney Olympic Park, while the CBD reached a high of 43.4 degrees just after 1pm. "We're particularly concerned for the welfare of older people who might have pre-existing health conditions and long term rough sleepers", Missionbeat programme manager Shane Sturgiss said.

Army and police intensifies deployment during Coptic Christmas

January 07, 2018

He walked in alongside Coptic Pope Tawadros II and took to the altar amid ululations and cries of "we love you". Egypt's Minister of Interior Magdy Abdel-Ghaffar held a meeting on Thursday with top ministry officials and deputies to review plans for securing Christian places of worship for Coptic Christmas celebrations on 7 January.

Information