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Another extreme cold warning issued for Saskatoon

February 05, 2018

Extreme cold can cause health risks, especially for young children, the elderly, people with chronic illnesses, or people without proper shelter. The forecast is predicting the temperature will be minus 5 by Friday. 12. Watch for cold related symptoms: shortness of breath, chest pain, muscle pain and weakness, numbness and colour change in fingers and toes. The southern half of the province, stretching from Saskatoon down to the border, was under an extreme cold warning for much of Sunday ...

Humvee crashes into river in southwest in, killing 2 women

February 05, 2018

It took place roughly at 1 AM Sunday Morning. No foul play is suspected in the death of two Oaktown, Indiana women after the off-roading vehicle they were in went into the Wabash River. The other husband ran to the nearby home and called for help. Due to strong currents crews had a hard time removing the vehicle from the river. The two women were found once the vehicle was out of the water.

Merkel says expects coalition talks to be tough, unclear when will end

February 05, 2018

But plenty of issues are not yet "done and dusted", he added, pointing to disagreements over labor law, reform of the health system and housing policy. SPD deputy Manuela Schwesig urged the conservatives to compromise on abolishing fixed-term contracts for workers and reforming Germany's public-private healthcare system.

Diageo plc (DGE) Insider Kathryn Mikells Buys 9 Shares

February 05, 2018

Harris Associates LP who had been investing in Diageo P L C for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $79.96 billion market cap company. As per Friday, July 31, the company rating was maintained by Kepler Cheuvreux. UBS Group set a GBX 2,880 ($40.44) price target on shares of Diageo and gave the company a buy rating in a research report on Wednesday, November 29th.

PD: State Trooper killed in motor vehicle crash

February 05, 2018

Officials have closed Route 69 due to a serious motor vehicle crash involving a State Trooper near the Waterbury and Wolcott town line on Saturday Night. "We are appreciative for her die hard commitment to the Connecticut State Police and the occupants of Connecticut, and our musings and petitions are with her family and companions amid this troublesome time", State police said in an announcement.

Budget 2018: Home Ministry gets Rs 0.92 trillion allocation with 10.5% hike

February 05, 2018

Besides, the government will also foot a salary bill for serving personnel that comes to Rs 1.15 lakh crore in the coming year. It had got Rs 495.73 crore in the revised estimates for the 2017-18 fiscal. Of the total budget allocated to Delhi Police, Rs 460.95 crore has been granted for infrastructure purposes, comprising police stations and residential projects.

Ram Madhav accuses Manik Sarkar of running 'corrupt, violent' government

February 04, 2018

The CPI (M) has a strong foothold in the state and is in power for past 25 years while the incumbent Manik Sarkar is at the helm for 19 years. "All the earlier elections in the state were fought between the Left Front and the Congress but this time, it is a contest between the BJP and the Left Front as Congress leaders and supporters had joined the saffron party", Karat had stated at an election meeting in South Tripura on Friday.

90 migrants feared dead in Libyan boat capsize

February 05, 2018

The four suspects were arrested on Sunday after the FIA conducted raids in in Gujranwala, Gujrat and Mandi Bahauddin, the agency's deputy director said. According to his family members, he had contacted them three days before the incident, adding that their loved one had gone to Libya to look for respectable job opportunities.

Fortinet's (NASDAQ:FTNT) "Market Perform" Rating Reaffirmed at Raymond James Financial

February 04, 2018

Broadview Advisors LLC now owns 199,145 shares of the software maker's stock worth $7,456,000 after acquiring an additional 1,100 shares during the last quarter. Its down 0.08, from 1.21 in 2017Q2. It increased, as 70 investors sold IBM shares while 676 reduced holdings. 106 funds opened positions while 620 raised stakes.

Page Bragged In 2013 Of Being 'Informal Advisor' To Kremlin Staff

February 05, 2018

Surveillance is authorized by making a submission to a special court, the United States Foreign Intelligence Surveillance (FISA) Court. The dossier was paid for, in part, through an attorney who was hired by the Democratic Party and the Clinton campaign during the 2016 presidential election.

Erdoğan to discuss Jerusalem, terrorism, Islamophobia with Pope Francis on Vatican visit

February 04, 2018

Before leaving Turkey, Erdogan said the United States had isolated itself over Jerusalem, which the Palestinians want to share with the Israelis as their future capital. Demonstrations are expected in Rome to mark Erdogan's visit and some 3,500 police and security forces will be on duty. In an interview with La Stampa newspaper, Erdogan dismissed the likely protests.

CBN Officials: Pat Robertson recovering from stroke

February 04, 2018

The Virginia-based network said 87-year-old Robertson is alert and expected to make a full recovery. "Stroke kills over 140,000 people in the U.S. every year and is the leading cause of serious long-term disability", Robertson continued. Robertson hosts CBN's flagship show " The 700 Club ". Pat Robertson poses a question to a Republican presidential candidate during a forum at Regent University in Virginia Beach, Va .

Captain, 3 jawans martyred in Pak shelling in Rajouri

February 04, 2018

Pakistan also targeted the Shahpur sector of Poonch district. Both have been hospitalised. The unprovoked firing from the Pakistani side in J&K's Rajouri evoked a strong response from the security forces. Indian forces say there have been over 130 instances of ceasefire violations by Pakistan last month, the highest since 2014. The Indian army said almost 200 to 250 militants are waiting in the south of Pir Panjal and 200 and 250 are waiting in the north of Pir Panjal to infiltrate.

Sinn Féin's Gerry Kelly removed wheel clamp at gym, party confirms

February 04, 2018

The Sinn Fein leader said "tons of business people are totally dependent on the flow, back-and-forth business and commerce across what is an invisible border". Sinn Fein's policing spokesman has been filmed removing a clamp from his auto using bolt cutters. Police said they "received a report of criminal damage" in Exchange Street, Belfast, at about 14:20 GMT that day.

Non-veg food NOT banned, says IIT Bombay

February 04, 2018

Soumyo Mukherji, Dean of Student Affairs, said, "Since cooking is not allowed in the café, food that is cooked in the morning is served by the caterers all day, which has led many students to complain about upset stomachs". "Non-veg items are strictly banned and should not be served", the circular read. The notice also states that no cooking is allowed in the area allotted to the café as it is set-up in the academic section.

Trump seeks bipartisan support for key immigration reforms

February 04, 2018

In the age of terrorism, these programs present risks we can just no longer afford. If approved for Green Card, people on the H-1B visa wait in the USA using extensions. "A merit-based system would properly match the needs of the modern United States economy and protect vulnerable blue- collar American workers", the White House said.

New BC Liberal leader

February 04, 2018

An estimated 60,000 party members were eligible to vote online and by phone to replace Christy Clark, who resigned after the New Democrats formed a minority government last summer, ending the Liberals 16 years in power. He was eliminated on the fourth ballot, outlasting party insiders de Jong and Stone. He's a former Minister of Advanced Education. Wilkinson just edged caucus colleague Michael Lee by tenths of a percentage point to make it into the last round of vote counting.

Evelyn, 81, captures nation's heart on Ireland's Got Talent

February 04, 2018

She also remembered her husband Noel, who passed away seven years ago, her one great love. Speaking to the Irish Sun after her victory, Evelyn said, "When I seen that buzzer thing, I thought someone was after throwing a bomb in around the place to get me off the stage".

Randy Moss, Ty Law Waiting To Find Out Hall Of Fame Fate

February 04, 2018

That's good lip service. " Randy Moss - one of the greatest athletes that ever touched the football field". This needs to be Lynch's year, not only because he has waited longer than Dawkins, but because he is as deserving as any safety in the Hall of Fame .

$Rees Mogg called 'fascist, misogynist' during protester fracas$

Rees Mogg called 'fascist, misogynist' during protester fracas

February 04, 2018

Michael Gove (8/1) has also been a popular bet in recent days, along with 20/1 outsider Dominic Raab. "Once the situation was calmed, Mr Rees Mogg went ahead with his speech and was escorted back to his auto after the event finished", a university statement read.

Nuggets-Thunder Grades: The shot of the year

February 04, 2018

Here's how each Nuggets player performed. Gary Harris played the role of hero for them as he knocked down a 3-pointer at the buzzer to help the home team snap out of a two-game losing streak and give the Mile High City faithful a lot of reason to celebrate on the night.

The Democrats' US govt shutdown: a tactical mistake

February 04, 2018

GOP lawmakers remain divided over how to extend expiring protections under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program - some conservatives call President Trump's proposal to provide a path to citizenship for 1.8 million undocumented immigrants "amnesty" while they applaud his pitch to cut by almost half the flow of legal immigration .

Iran's defense minister says United States trying to transfer Daesh to Afghanistan

February 04, 2018

The Iranian defence chief said it was Washington that created the ISIS terrorist group in order to manage it in Syria and Iraq. General Hatami said, 'The Americans have proved that they are enemies to Muslims; the announcement of the Holy Quds as the capital of the Zionist regime uncovered another layer from the U.S.

Father and long-lost daughter face incest charges after having a baby together

February 04, 2018

But when Katie turned 18, she used social media to reach out and Steven and her biological mother, WNCN-TV first reported. She moved into their home in Virgina, USA, in August 2016. A week later, father and daughter moved to Wake County and in November previous year a warrant was issued for their arrest. Officers found them at an address with a four-month-old boy, believed to be theirs.

Would you pay $22000 for a Super Bowl ticket?

February 04, 2018

Bank Stadium, where the temperature should be a balmy 70 degrees. "Building out a secure perimeter took a little creativity", Lanier said at a press conference with law enforcement partners in Minneapolis on Wednesday afternoon. "We are 100 percent prepared for this event", said Commander Bruce Folkens with Minneapolis Police. "In the long run, you don't make up for the people you alienate".

Strong quake strikes off Taiwan coast

February 04, 2018

Taiwan's Central News Agency said the island's quake monitoring agency registered seven tremors around that time, with the strongest recorded at a magnitude of 5.8 and a depth of 10 miles. Independent service EMSC had earlier put the magnitude at 6.5. Taiwan's meteorological authority said that a series of earthquakes hit Hualien, with the strongest measured 5.8.

No Talks on Iran's Defense Power, President Reiterates

February 04, 2018

The review of US nuclear policy published on Friday has riled Russian Federation, which viewed the document as confrontational, and raised fears that it could increase the risk of miscalculation between the two world powers. The U.S. military has put countering China and Russian Federation, dubbed "revisionist powers", at the centre of a new national defence strategy unveiled earlier this month shifting priorities away from fighting Islamist militants.

Texas Executes Man for Murdering Daughters As Wife Hears Gunshots on Phone

February 04, 2018

Pearl called 911 and police found the dead girls in Battaglia's apartment. Battaglia's execution was the nation's third this year, all in Texas. The high courts ruled against those claims Thursday, paving the way for his execution, which was delayed for more than three hours while his appeals were being reviewed.

Indian railways ALP, Technician recruitment 2018 for 27019 vacancies

February 04, 2018

In one of the biggest recruitment drive in recent times, the Indian Railways has invited applications for a total of 27,019 vacancies for the posts of Assistant Loco Pilots and Technicians. The selection of the candidates will be done on the basis of a Common Computer Based Test (CBT), Aptitude Test and Document Verification. Negative marking for incorrect answers is applicable in two stages of CBT.

Trump to Democrats: Compromise on Immigration Now or Get Nothing After Election

February 04, 2018

The President, in remarks at a Republican congressional retreat in West Virginia , knocked Democrats for a lack of applause during his State of the Union address and sought to shift the onus of reaching an immigration deal on the opposing party.

Mushahid Hussain joins PML-N, resigns from PML-Q

February 04, 2018

Mushahid Hussain Sayed resigned as Senator of Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) to join Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). Mushahid, while speaking to a TV channel said that he has accepted Nawaz's invitation to join the party, adding that nothing had been spoken about the Senate ticket.

Raytheon (NYSE:RTN) Stake Lifted by Pillar Pacific Capital Management LLC

February 04, 2018

Weatherly Asset Management who had been investing in Raytheon Co for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $59.78 billion market cap company. Hamel has invested 0.15% in Raytheon Company (NYSE:RTN). Whittier Trust Of Nevada reported 0% stake. (NYSE:CBG). 397,447 are held by Aperio Grp Limited Liability Com.

$0.39 Earnings Per Share Expected for Windstream Holdings, Inc. (WIN) This Quarter

February 04, 2018

The volatility measures taking place as price volatility of stock was 19.38% for a week and 29.10% for a month. The stock's quarterly performance indicates a negative momentum of -17.02 percent, whereas its last one month trend is pessimistic with -12.36 percent.

Corsican nationalists protest ahead of French leader's visit

February 04, 2018

The nationalists, who have governed the island of 330,000 people for the past two years, achieved their best-ever performance in December's regional election. This effectively amounts to a flat rejection of the nationalists' demand for special status for the territory. Although a ceasefire has been in place since 2014, Corsica's current leader, Gilles Simeoni - a moderate nationalist - issued a warning earlier this week in an interview with Reuters that Paris would be "playing with fire" if ...

Greece: Thousands to Attend Rally Over Macedonia's Name Dispute

February 04, 2018

Greece says the country's name implies claims on its own province of Macedonia - home of ancient Greek warrior-king Alexander the Great - and wants it changed. But for many Greeks that would be a step too far. Matthew Nimetz met Macedonia's president Gjorge Ivanov in Skopje Thursday and will also see government officials and party leaders.

Netanyahu insists Israel "does not seek war"

February 04, 2018

The report said Sissi had kept the Israeli strikes secret, only letting a small group of military and intelligence officials in on the cooperation, and has kept northern Sinai a closed military area, barring reporters from the region. source, the paper said that Israel began its airstrikes following the capture of a north Sinai town by terrorists and the downing of a Russian airplane in October 2014 killing 224 people.

Milford PD: Man Arrested After Striking Pedestrian, Crashing Into Liquor Store

February 04, 2018

Longfield attempted to flee the scene, but lost control and crashed into "The Crushed Grape" liquor store on Melba Avenue around 6 p.m. Milford emergency response crews headed out to Melba Street on reports of a vehicle hitting a pedestrian.

'Confused' Kuldeep owes it to MS & captain Kohli

February 04, 2018

Missing skipper Faf du Plessis, or anyone capable of playing an innings like he did in the series opener in Durban on Thursday, South Africa crumbled in the face of another examination from India's spinners. The onus was on Quinton de Kock and Hashim Amla to bat for a long period especially with an inexperienced middle order to follow. Three wickets in the space of six balls crippled the hosts.

Noida shooting incident not an encounter claims UP police

February 04, 2018

Besides sending the accused trainee sub-inspector to jail, the role of other three policemen, two constables and a sub-inspector is being investigated. Among the injured, Jitendra Yadav, who was shot in the neck, is said to be critical, while Sunil has wounded his leg. Yadav is now admitted at Fortis, where heavy security is deployed at present.