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Grenade lobbed at CRPF personnel in J&K's Pulwama district, passerby injured

January 23, 2018

A policeman sustained splinter injuries in a grenade attack at police station in Baramulla area of north Kashmir on Monday evening. In retaliation, cops fired several aerial rounds. This year the main Republic Day parade and flag hoisting function will take place in the Sher-e-Kashmir Stadium in Srinagar city a few kilometers away from the Pampore area where grenade blast was reported on Monday.

Teenager killed in Northern Ireland on night out

January 22, 2018

But, after an incident on the way to hospital, police were called and Shannon and Owen, who was in the ambulance with her, got out. Meanwhile on Twitter the Ulster University Law society said: "On behalf of Ulster University Law Society, we wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the family of our member Shannon McQuillan, who tragically passed away this weekend".

Russian Twitterbots are blaming the United States shutdown on Democrats

January 22, 2018

The website Hamilton 68, which monitors accounts it considers to be part of Russian influence networks, said #SchumerShutdown was the top hashtag over the last two days. Other hashtags being pushed by Russian bots include #Syria, #Afrin, #Maga, #Ukraine, #Turkey, #Obamagate, #WomansMarch2018 and #Russia. Notably, other hashtags helping the GOP agenda that have been linked to Russian Bots are #releasethememo and the hashtag #neverromney, which inundated Twitter as soon as the possibility ...

Sen. Lindsey Graham on Shutdown: 'Everybody's Losing'

January 22, 2018

Senate Democrats, who had sought firmer guarantees from McConnell on immigration, were initially reluctant to accept his terms. One of the bill's "no" votes, U.S. "You'll see a resounding yes", when the vote is called, Nelson said. Another Senate Democrat, Chris Coons of DE, said he was also encouraged by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's statements.

Cleric beats student to death at madrassah in Karachi

January 23, 2018

Mohammad Hussain died after Qari Najmuddin of a seminary-cum-tuition centre beat him, senior police officer Adeel Hussain Chandio was quoted as saying by Dawn online. However, the child's parents on Sunday brought him back to the seminary when he tried to flee again. Even parents have refused to give permission for a post mortem examination of their son's body.

Danaher's (NYSE:DHR) Hold Rating Reiterated at Royal Bank of Canada

January 22, 2018

The institutional investor held 203,299 shares of the air freight and delivery services company at the end of 2017Q3, valued at $45.86M, up from 193,147 at the end of the previous reported quarter. As per Wednesday, February 8, the company rating was maintained by Lake Street. Jefferies maintained it with "Buy" rating and $9500 target in Thursday, August 3 report.

Police Encounter With Student Sparks Outrage

January 22, 2018

The violent takedown was captured on a 30-second cell phone video that was shared on social media, reports the San Diego Union-Tribune. Police said that when the officer arrived, the student twice refused to leave willingly so he handcuffed her and began walking her toward the school office.

Is this the greatest catch ever seen on a cricket field?

January 22, 2018

The Strikers' seam bowler had the instinct to parry the ball back 30m into play, having fallen over the boundary rope, where on-waiting team-mate Weatherald mopped up to catch the ball confidently, after it had somehow remained in the air.

Builders FirstSource's (BLDR) "Buy" Rating Reiterated at Stephens

January 22, 2018

Princeton Capital Management Inc who had been investing in Qualcomm Inc for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $100.74B market cap company. The firm has "Buy" rating by FBR Capital given on Tuesday, June 27. As per Friday, December 1, the company rating was maintained by Jefferies. The firm has "Neutral" rating given on Friday, November 10 by Citigroup.

Rainy and breezy, with highs around 46 — Sunday weather

January 22, 2018

The low will be around 27 with a northwest wind of 11 to 18 miles per hour, gusting as high as 31 miles per hour. Our next chance for rain now looks like Saturday night . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 55. Be the first to know when news happens. A stronger winter storm will track across Northern California from Wednesday through Thursday night , the weather service predicts.

Crystal Palace sign Benfica's Sweden U21 midfielder Erdal Rakip on loan

January 22, 2018

Palace are 13th in the Premier League , three points above the relegation zone, after their impressive revival under Hodgson was checked by a 4-1 weekend loss at Arsenal. "I have been training since the season ended and I feel fit and ready to play straight away". Now let's see how will Crystal Palace react to this situation, especially after Roy Hodgson already announced the player's arrival.

French Prison Guards Step Up Nationwide Strike Over Security, Pay Concerns

January 22, 2018

The CGT has said government proposals to end the strike action fall "well short" of their demands, and the Ufap-Unsa, the biggest union representing some 40 percent of prison staff, has backed them. On Thursday, security reinforcements had to be brought in to help after more than 100 prisoners refused to return to their cells following their midday walk in the yard, France's prison administration service said.

Daryl Hall and John Oates/Train heading to Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

January 23, 2018

Tickets start at $25 and go on sale January 23 here. "I love Train and have a close relationship with Pat Monahan (lead singer for Train ), going back to our " Live from Daryl's House " show together". The duo is also sure to play the hits that got them famous, such as "You Make My Dreams" and "Rich Girl". Train has sold more than 10 million albums worldwide.

Verizon Communications to report earnings January 23

January 22, 2018

It has underperformed by 4.42% the S&P500. Bessemer Group Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Verizon Communications by 48.4% during the 3rd quarter. The company has market cap of $135.55 billion. Shares for $49,892 were sold by Veltmaat Hans Bernd on Tuesday, August 29. Zacks upgraded the stock to " Hold " rating in Friday, August 14 report. Investors sentiment is 0.88 in 2017 Q3.

China Urges US to Abandon 'Cold War' Mindset in Bilateral Ties

January 22, 2018

The statement was in response to a U.S. Defense Department strategy report , released last week, that singled out China's military modernization and expansion in the South China Sea as key threats to U.S. The statement touched on issues in the South China Sea where China and several other parties are involved in territorial disputes. He further referred to the United States - without mentioning the country by name - as a "backstage manipulator" causing militarization in the South China Sea.

North Carolina Tar Heels at Virginia Tech Hokies Preview 01/22/18

January 22, 2018

ET on Monday, January 22, 2018. In the Hokies' last game, they were beaten by the Florida State Seminoles, 91-82. Junior guard Paris Kea poured in a career-high 36 points Sunday afternoon at Carmichael Arena, guiding the UNC women's basketball team to a thrilling 92-86 overtime victory over the No.

Dozens of animals die after MA barn goes up in flames

January 22, 2018

The property, 755 Concord St., straddles the Holliston-Ashland line. The investigation continues into what sparked a fire at a barn in Holliston that killed dozens of farm animals. The fire was knocked down within two hours, but the barn was "totally destroyed", he said in a phone interview. There is no word on the cause of the fire at this time.

Democrats' 2018 Lead Is Narrowing

January 22, 2018

Fifty-four percent support the Democratic candidate in their congressional district among likely voters heading into midterm elections, compared to only 40 percent for the Republican candidate. Although the president's party almost always loses seats in Congress in midterm elections, Trump's 36 percent job-approval rating puts Republicans at particular risk this year.

Pence says US embassy to open in Jerusalem by end of 2019

January 22, 2018

The US vice president has met with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu but has been snubbed by the Palestinian President, angry about Donald Trump's controversial recognition of Jerusalem as the Israeli capital . Mr Pence received a warm welcome and placed his right hand over his heart as an honour guard greeted him with the American national anthem. In another gesture of support, European Union foreign ministers discussed whether to increase the EU's aid to the Palestinian ...

White House voicemail blames government shutdown on Democrats

January 22, 2018

Democrats , who initially dug in on a demand for legislation to protect about 700,000 immigrants who were brought illegally to the country as children, shifted to blame the shutdown on the incompetence of President Trump and the Republican leadership.

Facebook to create three new European digital skills hubs

January 22, 2018

Facebook's Community Boost EU program will be geared towards small businesses and start-ups to help them hire new employees and grow. The US company plans to open three "community skills hubs" in Spain, Poland and Italy to help prepare European Union citizens to better participate in the digital economy.

Pope Francis Apologizes to Sex Abuse Victims for Comments Defending Chilean Bishop

January 22, 2018

But he continued to defend a Chilean bishop accused by victims of covering up for the country's most notorious paedophile priest. Victim Juan Carlos Cruz tweeted: "it's not as if I could have taken a selfie or photo while Karadima was abusing me with Barros standing beside him, seeing it all!" The Pope has again defended the bishop of Osorno, Juan Barros, seen here on January 18 at an open-air mass to celebrate Francis, against accusations that Barros covered up for Chile's most notorious ...

5 people missing after drilling rig explosion in Pittsburg County

January 22, 2018

Video from Osage SkyNews 6 HD shows the heat from the fire eventually caused the derrick to collapse, and several fires were burning at the site. About 22 people were working on the rig when the explosion occurred, officials told KJRH . Update: Authorities say they will hold a news conference at 1 p.m. News On 6 plans to live stream their remarks. To OCC knowledge, the OCC has not handled anything with this company before.

U.S. shutdown: Senators trade blame ahead of new vote

January 22, 2018

The two New Yorkers have a long history with each other and both have entertained the idea that they could be negotiating partners, though they've so far had little success. The Democratic stand came on a weekend when tens of thousands of activists took to the streets and held women's marches and rallies directed against Trump - a sign of liberal engagement in mid-term election year.

Syrian activists allege gas attack in Damascus suburb

January 22, 2018

A United Nations inquiry panel had previously blamed the government for a number of chlorine and sarin attacks in Syria. A Syrian boy holds an oxygen mask over the face of an infant at a makeshift hospital following a reported gas attack on the besieged, rebel-held town of Douma in the eastern Ghouta region on the outskirts of the capital, Damascus, on January 22, 2018.

South Korean Protesters Burn Kim Jong-un Poster

January 22, 2018

South Korea's Unification Ministry said on Saturday that the sudden cancellation of a North Korean delegation's planned visit to the South to prepare for the North's art troupe during the Winter Olympics was "not a permanent cancellation".

Watchdog files complaint over Trump lawyer's alleged porn star payment

January 22, 2018

Trump has reportedly been less accommodating of Pence's faith. Graham took issue with the question's premise, saying, " Well , first of all, President Trump has not admitted to having an affair with this person, and it's just a news story, so I don't know if it is accurate".

Despite Trump's new war on pot, Vermont just legalized marijuana

January 22, 2018

Scott said he signed the legalization bill because it included "additional protections" that were not contained in the bill he vetoed. It also toughens criminal penalties for using marijuana in a vehicle with a child present and for using or growing marijuana at facilities that serve children.

#TrumpShutdown beats #SchumerShutdown in hashtag battle to assign blame

January 22, 2018

Saturday. Twitter has come under fire for the way that Russian bots have used the platform to advance various hashtags. The Alliance for Securing Democracy found that #SchumerShutdown had exploded among Russian influence networks. Interested in Government Shutdown? Shortly after the closure began, Democrat supporters launched the hashtag #TrumpShutdown to blame the president and GOP, which became the highest trending topic on Twitter worldwide.

Morocco and Sudan progress at African Nations Championship after goalless draw

January 22, 2018

The two teams advanced to the quarterfinals of the tournament after winning their first two matches in the Group. African Champions League victor Achraf Bencharki then missed the kick after a brilliant save from Sudan's keeper Akram Elhadi.

Leo Cullen braced for Leinster's toughest test in Europe

January 22, 2018

For Munster , a convincing win against Castres in Thomond Park assured that today would not be the final time this crowd witnessed Simon Zebo playing a big European tie in Limerick. "It seemed a lot louder than before, and we knew this was going to be tough but once the team got momentum they got an extra few gears and I'm very happy about the home support".

Man accused of Finsbury Park van attack was 'angry about terrorism'

January 22, 2018

On the first day of Osborne's murder trial, prosecutor Jonathan Rees said the "act of extreme violence" was meant to kill as many people as possible. On June 17 previous year - in the wake of the terrorist attacks in Westminster, Manchester and London Bridge - Mr Osborne hired a van from a firm near his home in south Wales.

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Gives Democrats a Boost in 2018 Midterms

January 22, 2018

The 3-page ruling was released this afternoon. The order says the state's 2011 map "plainly and palpably violates the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania". But it could be a short one. As Democrats scour the country for the approximately two dozen candidates and winnable districts they'll need to take back the House, a redrawn congressional map in Pennsylvania could present the party with some prime opportunities to pick up seats.

Stuck in heavy ice since Dec

January 22, 2018

In related news, the Navy's Littoral Combat Ships are finally getting anti-surface missiles. Thanks to fast-moving ice, a short stay in Canada could last as long as four months until the ice melts and allows the Little Rock to join the rest of the Navy at sea.

Supreme Court rules for cops in 'party out of bounds' case

January 22, 2018

Supreme Court on Monday threw out nearly $1 million in damages won by a group of partygoers in a civil rights lawsuit against Washington police stemming from a 2008 gathering in a vacant house featuring scantily clad women with money tucked in their garter belts.

Who Is Dori Myers? Teacher Allegedly Performed Oral Sex On Teenage Student

January 22, 2018

However, during her tenure at the New School for Leadership and the Arts , the teacher got closer to one of her 14-year-old student. Manhattan prosecutors say Myers - who posted a photo of herself on social media wearing a white tank top with the phrase "Whisky makes me frisky" - abused the student on November 1.

Syria army retakes Abu Duhur airfield controlled by militants since 2015

January 22, 2018

Lost by the Syrian Army in md-2015, troops today finally re-captured the Abu al-Duhur military airport , the major air base inside the rebel-dominated Idlib Province, and the focus of weeks of military offensive in the area. "Should the problem with al-Nusra be resolved, with a really consolidated front, including the US-led coalition, confronting it, I am confident that the humanitarian situation in Idlib and Eastern Ghouta would have been different, much better", he stressed.

Don't interrupt Morgan Freeman

January 22, 2018

It emerged just days after he won the Best Actor Golden Globe Award for "The Disaster Artist". William H. Macy, for example, said acting, in its pursuit of truth, was a great way to make a living in an age when "so many people either can't recognize the truth or don't think it's important".

Saudi football players to train in Spain before 2018 World Cup

January 22, 2018

He has 51 caps for Saudi Arabia and formerly played for Al Nassr. Of the nine players, three moved to La Liga clubs on loan, while the remaining six moved to Segunda Division (La Liga 2) clubs in Spain on loan, according to Goal . La Liga says it believes that the arrival of Saudi players to Spain, where no Saudi has ever played in either the top flight or the second tier, will expand the marketing opportunities of the league that is already very popular in the region.

In the White House, Bannon tried to crush Ivanka

January 22, 2018

Bannon expected to appear before House Intel panel Bannon to appear before House committee for Russian Federation probe: report MORE heard the news, just as he was about to attend a meeting where four options on the decision were to be considered, he said, "Oh my God he just tweeted this", according to the Kurtz book.

Gas Well Explosion in Pittsburg County

January 22, 2018

The explosion occurred west of the town of Quinton, about 100 miles (161 kilometers) southeast of Tulsa. The OHP said firefighters planned to bring nitroglycerin to the site which would apparently be used to try to blow the flames out. Five employees working on the rig are unaccounted for, Pittsburg County Sheriff Chris Morris told the McAlester News-Capital . The Oklahoma Corporation Commission confirmed to KJRH that "Red Mountain Energy LLC" out of OKC is the operator at this site.

Gallup Poll: Global leaders rate United States leadership lower under Trump

January 22, 2018

Perhaps unsurprisingly, Trump fared well in Israel, where he enjoys an approval rating of 67 percent-approximately the same mark the USA ally gave the second Bush administration. interests, including abandoning the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal and withdrawing from the global climate agreement". He has actively rejected taking global leadership .

Trump's Commerce Secretary Keeps Falling Asleep During Meetings

January 22, 2018

The President made his unhappiness clear to Ross during meetings about six months into his presidency, per Axios. During the meetings, the president told Ross he doesn't have a good understanding of trade, according to the news outlet. The president has not been impressed with Ross's "killer" instincts when it comes to negotiating with America's trading partners, at one point reportedly telling him, "These trade deals, they're bad".

Shutdown end in sight as senators announce agreement

January 22, 2018

Most centrist Democrats would not say how they meant to vote, but Jonathan Kott, spokesman for Sen. "The progress, although it may seem small to you, the progress that happened last night was for leader McConnell to stop saying that dealing with DACA and border security is a side issue", said Coons.

Nurse charged with 97 more murders

January 22, 2018

Harold Shipman was believed to have killed as many as 250 people, majority elderly and middle-aged women who were his patients. Hoegel, 40, would likely face trial for the 97 new alleged murders sometime later this year, prosecutors said Monday, according to Agence France Presse .

How well would you do on the cognitive test President Trump took?

January 22, 2018

I think he will remain fit for duty for the remainder of this term and even for the remainder of another term if he's elected. Jackson said Trump himself requested a cognitive test in which he performed "exceedingly well ". Throughout the first year of his presidency, Trump's popularity and approval rating have hovered in 30s. What about that time the president seemed to slur his words during a speech on Jerusalem? "He called [press secretary] Sarah [Huckabee Sanders] and said 'I ...

Stanford QB Chryst transferring to another program

January 22, 2018

Over the weekend, the veteran signal-caller announced that he will be transferring from the program for his final year of eligibility after he graduates in June. Costello in '17. Chryst threw for 1.900 yards, 19 touchdowns and six interceptions in 23 career games at Stanford. Interestingly enough, Chryst was recruited by USC head coach Clay Helton (he was the OC and QB coach during Chryst's recruitment).

At Least 32 People, Including Firefighters, Hurt in Roaring Brooklyn Fire: FDNY

January 22, 2018

The Associated Press later reported 32 people were injured, including two with potentially life-threatening injuries. Thirty people were transported to hospitals, mostly for smoke inhalation or other minor injuries, according to the FDNY.

Ocado announces Canada partnership with Sobeys for online grocery business

January 22, 2018

In its first venture into North America, the online grocery retailer is set to establish a foothold in the country via a partnership with Sobeys , which has an estate of over 1500 stores across Canada. this will become increasingly recognised by retailers globally, leading to a number of deals being signed with Ocado over time", Malek said. But Amazon.com Inc.'s surprise $13.7 billion acquisition of Whole Foods Market Inc.is expediting the pace at which grocers are developing their online ...

George Weah sworn in as Liberian president

January 22, 2018

The 51-year-old secured a landslide victory to the presidency after an election run-off last December with 61.5% of votes. The short ceremony was witnessed by African heads of state and dignitaries from Senegal, Mali, Ghana and Nigeria. Weah was sworn-in at noon with his Vice President Jewel Howard Taylor - ex-wife of former Liberian president Charles Taylor who has been incarcerated for war crimes.

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