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Queen's swans 'killed by bird flu'

February 07, 2018

David Barber is the official Swan Marker for Elizabeth II - he declared that he was "deeply saddened" by the loss. "The results are expected early next week". Defra confirmed that seven of the swans that died were being tested for bird flu. The World Health Organisation first reported a case of human infection in April 2014 in China.

Hotel in Taiwan collapses after 6.4 magnitude earthquake

February 07, 2018

There are no details of casualties so far. Authorities said more than 140 people still remain unaccounted for from one of the buildings damaged by the quake. The US Geological Survey reported the temblor was shallow at a depth of 10km and hit at 15:50 GMT, about 20km off the east coast. More than 100 people were killed in a quake in southern Taiwan in 2016, while a 7.6 magnitude quake hit in 1999 that was felt across the island and killed more than 2000 people.

Two years in a row: IHC bans airing Valentine's Day celebrations

February 07, 2018

It had then directed the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority to monitor whether all media houses were following the order. Pakistani women belonging to religious party Jamiat-e-Ulama Pakistan set fire to Valentine's Day cards during a protest against valentine's day in Karachi on February 14, 2012.

Malaysia & Singapore To Launch Stock Market Trading Link

February 07, 2018

The bilateral trading link will extend beyond trading to cover post-trade arrangements like the clearing and settlement of the stocks traded. Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia and Singapore have agreed to establish a market corridor to connect both countries, alongside a trading link between the respective stock exchanges to spur further mutual benefits and harness economic potential, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said.

North Korea to send Kim Jong Un's sister to Olympics

February 07, 2018

Pence told reporters that he had not requested any meetings with North Korea officials during his trip, but did not rule it out and said "we'll see what happens". "One of the positives of her visit is that she is someone able to deliver a direct message on behalf of Kim Jong Un ", said Shin Beom-chul, a professor at the Korea National Diplomatic Academy in Seoul.

Obama now linked to Hillary's emails

February 07, 2018

While this text is sure to add fuel to Republicans and conservative media declaring insidious bias on behalf of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, this message does not necessarily prove any wrongdoing by Obama or the agents. Strzok, her lover, about preparing a report for then-FBI Director James B. Comey because "potus wants to know everything we're doing", Fox News said.

Cornell Fraternity on Probation for 'Pig Roast' Sex Contest

February 07, 2018

Zeta Beta Tau's chapter at the Ivy League school was put on probation after a investigation discovered their game of sexual bets, according to a report from the university. " We, too, are in disbelief and even more so that these alleged actions may have been taken by those whom we called brothers ", the statement read.

BP agent's manner of death 'undetermined — AUTOPSY REPORT

February 07, 2018

Ochoa said her fiancé's partner had not reached out to her. Ochoa went even farther when addressing the autopsy in a Facebook post early Wednesday morning. Garland was released a few days later and reportedly has no memory of the incident. But a Texas sheriff among the first at the scene says a semitrailer may have hit Martinez and his partner accidentally.

Quick-hitting storm will bring snow, mixed precipitation on Wednesday

February 07, 2018

Significantly more snow and ice is expected in the northwestern portion of each county than the southeastern portion. "A warning is the system is getting closer to our area and we have seen it depositing a certain amount of snow", Breakfast Television Meteorologist Andrew Schultz said.

Pictou County truck driver charged in fatal 2016 crash

February 07, 2018

The RCMP announced on Wednesday that they charged the driver of the dump truck - 72-year-old Foster Leroy Hoar - with risky driving causing death. The driver of the dump truck wasn't hurt.

Police charge suspect in Tess Richey's murder

February 07, 2018

In a tweet, Varina Richey described her sibling as the "zaniest little sister any of us Richey girls ever could have asked for". Richey's mother, Christine Hermeston, had come to Toronto from North Bay after Richey's disappearance and discovered her body in the stairwell of a house under renovation on the afternoon of November 29.

Weather Service Says False Tsunami Alert Coded Correctly

February 07, 2018

A tsunami warning test was accidentally sent as a real alert to the phones of residents along the US East and Gulf Coasts and the Caribbean on Tuesday - just weeks after a false missile alert triggered panic in Hawaii. "The responsibility is on the NWS to properly and consistently code the messages, for only they know if the message is correct or not", AccuWeather said in a statement.

Winter Olympics 2018: Russia's athletes 'hugely disappointed' with International Olympic Committee verdict

February 07, 2018

That decision was met with widespread criticism, while the IOC's approach has not received universal support. Spokesperson Mark Adams said: "We are not fearful in any way". The athletes are challenging the IOC's refusal to invite them to participate in the Winter Games in PyeongChang this month. Only 10 of them will compete for their country at the Games, with another 12 on the roster of a unified Korean women's ice hockey team.

Foxconn putting United States headquarters in Milwaukee

February 07, 2018

The building will be called Foxconn Place. "We welcome our new neighbor to downtown Milwaukee". "They bring a whole new dimension to downtown Milwaukee". The campus is expected to employ about 3,000 people by 2020, and possibly up to as many as 13,000 at the peak. The operation would supplement the huge LCD screen manufacturing plant that the Taiwanese electronics giant plans to build in Racine County.

Trump links National Football League death to illegal migrants

February 07, 2018

Sunday". We must get the Dems to get tough on the Border, and with illegal immigration . He was held in jail for just one day. Alex Cabrera Gonsales was the name Orrego-Savala gave to police on Sunday evening. Meyer called for an investigation to be opened into the identity of Orrego-Zavala. The ride-sharing operator was helping Jackson when both were struck by a pickup truck.

Ex-STALKER devs unveil new Battle Royale game Fear The Wolves

February 07, 2018

It hits Early Access sometime this year on PC. It will drop players - either solo or in squads - into: "The oppressive environments of a radiation-ravaged Chernobyl". There'll be a day/night cycle making you adapt your strategy, while you'll need to locate protective gear to explore the risky off-limits zones, but with mutated creatures howling in the distance, you might want to approach with caution.

BB to sue Manila-based RCBC

February 07, 2018

On February 4, 2016, unidentified hackers stole a total of $101 million from Bangladesh Bank's account at the Federal Reserve Bank of NY, using fraudulent orders on the SWIFT payments system. The Philippines in 2016 imposed a record $21 million fine on RCBC after investigating its role in the audacious cyber heist. RCBC has blamed rogue employees and Philippine prosecutors have filed money-laundering charges against a former RCBC bank manager and four people who owned the bank accounts where ...

South Carolina Black Lives Matter leader shot, killed in New Orleans

February 07, 2018

The young man was riding on his bike in New Orleans when he was shot by an unidentified assailant. Camille Weaver , who said she was d'Baha's niece, set up a GoFundMe page to bring her uncle's body back to Charleston and to pay for the memorial service.

Highwoods Properties (HIW) Given Media Sentiment Score of 0.19

February 07, 2018

About 617,640 shares traded or 0.63% up from the average. (NYSE: HIW ) announces its Board of Directors today declared a cash dividend of $0.4625 per share of common stock for the quarter ended December 31, 2017, which equates to an annual dividend of $1.85 per share and reflects a 5.1% increase over the prior quarter's dividend.

Florida couple arrested for faking their son's brain cancer

February 07, 2018

CBS News affiliate WNCN-TV reports the boy spent eight months believing he was dying, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office. Time and time again, investigators asked her to provide medical paperwork for proof of the boys illness but no such records existed at all, arrest records say.

Opposition Attacks Modi Government for Keeping Rafale Price Under Wraps

February 07, 2018

The government has for the past several weeks maintained it can not disclose the financial break-up of the Rs 59,000 crore (7.87 billion Euro) contract for 36 Rafale fighters due to a secrecy pact with France, but it had disclosed the cost per aircraft not long after the deal was signed in September 2016.

Navigating North And South Korea During The 2018 Winter Olympics

February 07, 2018

In recent weeks, North Korea has stepped up its criticism of the Trump administration, becoming more bellicose and increasingly belligerent as the start of the Winter Olympics in the South approaches. Late a year ago, at the height of recent tensions between the US and Kim Jong Un regime , Tillerson publicly confirmed that the administration had maintained direct communication with North Korea through secret, low-level channels.

The United States started deliveries of crude oil to the UAE

February 07, 2018

The cargo will be used to meet requirements for its condensate splitters, the person said, adding that it preferred to buy the oil from the US because it has superior quality to that sourced from the region. These are the first deliveries of United States oil to the fourth-largest producer in the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), according to data from the Energy Information Administration.

Fire destroys up to 25 hotels and restaurants in Thailand

February 07, 2018

A Canadian tourist on Phi Phi Island said her beach vacation had "gone up in flames", and she was watching the fire "safe on the beach with passport in hand". Three people, two Taiwanese people and one foreign tourist sustained minor injuries from smoke inhalation, Thai PBS reported. Devastating footage of the aftermath of the fire has emerged, showing burnt out businesses and charred rubble.

Retired Pope Benedict says he is 'slowly' fading away

February 07, 2018

Later, he assures it's "a blessing to be surrounded in this occasionally hard final stretch by a love and kindness I never could've imagined". "I can only say that with the slow withering of my physical forces, interiorly, I am on a pilgrimage towards home".

Trump rebuked for claim that NHS is 'going broke'

February 07, 2018

Mr Trump is elected as president of the United States, forcing UK politicians to quickly change tack in their handling of the billionaire businessman. "At a time when the NHS and social care face such vast pressures, policy makers must be willing to look at bold solutions in order to safeguard vital services for generations to come", added Panel member Professor Clare Gerada, former chair of the Royal College of General Practitioners.

Grid Girls Are Out, Grid Kids Are In

February 07, 2018

Grid kids will be picked at every Formula 1 race and will be accompanied by their family, who will have paddock access for the Sunday grand prix. Sean Bratches , F1 Managing Director of Commercial Operations hopes that this move will "inspire the next generation of Formula 1 heroes".

Nunes claims 'clear link' between Dems and Russian Federation during 2016 election

February 07, 2018

The former chief of staff to Ed Meese, Ronald Reagan's second attorney general, brought his expertise to Fox News Channel Monday night to discuss last week's declassified House memo on Special Counsel Robert Mueller's ongoing Russian Federation investigation.

2018's Call of Duty is going to be another Black Ops game

February 07, 2018

The report states this is in response to Infinite Warfare's negative reception in 2016. After the success of Call of Duty: WWII and the return to "boots on ground" style gameplay, we've been left wondering what's next for the series. The streak system in Call of Duty WW2 is pretty balanced so we hope that Black Ops 4 can follow it up. The series was last seen on a Nintendo platform in 2013 when Call of Duty: Ghosts was released on Wii U.

Sportpesa announces victor of Sh230 million Mega jackpot

February 07, 2018

The victory followed a live broadcast on Tuesday after game number 11 - Troyes vs Dijon - was postponed. Apparently live draw was accordance to the Terms and Conditions of sportpesa to determine the victor of the the Mega Jackpot. Samuel Abisai was the last person to win the Mega Jackpot, bagging a whopping Sh221 million back in 2017. His or her name and face will be revealed as soon as the company gets in touch with the lucky victor who has managed to walk away with Ksh230 million.

Tamedia AG (SWX:TAMN): A look at Yield & Technicals

February 07, 2018

The ERP5 of Tamedia AG (SWX:TAMN) is 2128. Typically, the lower the value, the more undervalued the company tends to be. Looking further, the MF Rank (aka the Magic Formula) is a formula that pinpoints a valuable company trading at a good price.

Driver who helped homeless man has fine overturned

February 07, 2018

But a week later, Mr Williamson received a Penalty Charge Notice from Leicester City Council. Mr Poole said that while he understands "the line of law" and why the council is not rescinding the penalty, but he did not want Mr Williamson to have to pay the fine himself.

Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi Star as Afghanistan Win Zimbabwe Series

February 07, 2018

Even though Afghanistan began to lose wickets in a hurry after Najibullah's dismissal, including that of Nabi, who struck two boundaries and four sixes during his 26-ball 45, Afghanistan finished on 158/9 off their 20 overs. Earlier, Rashid Khan claimed three wickets while Sharafuddin Ashraf took two as Afghanistan restricted Zimbabwe to 120/9 after the 'hosts won the toss and opted to field.

School bus involved in multi-vehicle crash in Limerick

February 07, 2018

A number of students have been taken to University Hospital Limerick for treatment the extent of injuries are not known but are thought to be minor in nature. By the time emergency services had arrived the bus had been emptied of the pupils, the driver was still on the bus and there was a casualty in a auto.

Sir Elton John scraps Las Vegas shows around royal wedding

February 07, 2018

The Royal Wedding will take place at St George's Chapel inside Windsor Castle on Saturday 19th May. Back in January, John revealed that he was keen to attend the highly-anticipated nuptials but was yet to learn if he was on the guest list.

Sweden condemns China's 'brutal' detention of bookseller Gui Minhai

February 07, 2018

She demanded that China disclose Gui's whereabouts and his alleged crime. "Gui Minhai broke Chinese law and has already been subjected to criminal coercive measures in accordance with the law by relevant Chinese authorities", Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang told a regular briefing.

Actress Shriya Saran Responds on Her Marriage Rumours

February 07, 2018

Shriya's mom Neerja came up with clarity saying, "There are two weddings for her to attend. That's probably why this has gone viral". Earlier, Mumbai Mirror had reported that Shriya Saran was in Russian Federation to meet the family of her beau and the couple had chosen Rajasthan as their wedding destination.

'NPAs are Congress' sins,' says PM Narendra Modi in Lok Sabha

February 07, 2018

There are many examples of rich democratic traditions that date back centuries ago. "You (Congress party) had power from Panchayat to Parliament after independence". "You talk of democracy and try to lecture us? This is no commitment to democracy", Modi said. "The NDA government has changed the work culture in the nation".

Denmark gears up to ban Islamic full-face veils

February 07, 2018

The Danish government has proposed a ban on Islamic full-face coverings in public spaces. The proposal will be assessed by non-governmental human rights organisations and possibly rewritten to take their remarks into consideration. The actual number of people who wear either the burqa or niqab in Denmark is not known precisely. A 2010 report estimated that up to 200 women in the country of 5.7 million used full-face veils.

Trudeau really corrects girl to say 'peoplekind' as a substitute of 'mankind'

February 07, 2018

The off-the-cuff remark was made last Thursday when Trudeau was fielding a rambling question from a woman in the audience at a townhall meeting in Edmonton, Alberta. Others accused the PM of being condescending or overzealous in his political correctness. This little piece of sermonising went down surprisingly well in the hall, where Trudeau's intervention was greeted with approval by both the woman he interrupted and the audience.

Northwestern on a roll with 61-52 victory over No. 20 MI

February 07, 2018

MI (19-6, 8-4) defeated Minnesota 76-73 in overtime Saturday on the heels of an old-fashioned 3-point play by Abdur-Rahkman with 3.8 seconds remaining. But that's as close as it would get as MI was held scoreless the rest of the way and couldn't get the stops it needed as McIntosh hit a runner and Lindsey added three free throws in the final 1:25 to seal it.

Oregon Sen. Jeff Kruse Sexually Harassed Women, Report Finds, Governor Demands Resignation

February 07, 2018

She detailed her accounts of alleged harassment and touching by Kruse spanning from 2011 to 2017. An independent investigator was hired to report to the Legislature's special committee on conduct. The governor said, "Senator Kruse's behavior is not acceptable in the Capitol or any workplace, and he should step down". House Speaker Tina Kotek on Tuesday evening asked Kruse to step down.

Mumbai records worst air of 2018

February 07, 2018

The air quality in Borivali, BKC, Mazagaon, Mazagaon and Navi Mumbai recorded "very poor" PM2.5 levels, which arises from vehicular emissions mostly, at 331. As the pollutants are trapped, the calm winds combined with it and don't allow pollutants to disperse. On Tuesday, the city's air quality was worse than Pune's.

Cloth mill in Goregaon catches fire, no casualties reported

February 07, 2018

The call by the fire department about the incident was received around 7.30 AM on Wednesday. When the fire broke out in the godown, residents informed the fire brigade who with the help of eight fire engines doused the fire. The cause of fire has not been ascertained as of now. On January 19, a massive fire had broken out at the Navrang studio in the Todi Mills Compound in Lower Parel area.

Nuclear capable Agni-I test-fired

February 07, 2018

It has an operational range of 700-900 kilometers and can alternatively be armed with a 1,000-kilogram conventional or nuclear warhead. "The missile was sacked in a different trajectory and it perfectly demonstrated yaw manoeuvring with mid-course angle".

Supreme Court Cancels Iron Ore Mining Leases Of 88 Companies In Goa

February 07, 2018

In the same order, the Supreme Court has also directed Goa government to expedite the recovery of the due amounts from the mining lease holders who have been found guilty. The mines and minerals amendment ordinance was subsequently placed before Parliament and passed on March 27, 2015. According to the petition, 56 leases were reissued between January 6 and 12, shortly before the ordinance was passed.

CBSE releases admit cards 2018 for 10th &12th students; download now

February 07, 2018

It is compulsory for the candidates to carry the admit cards to the exam centres. Candidates can download the admit card from the official website . So let us know how to Download Admit Card Click on the link for "Online Admit Card for Private Candidates for Main Exam 2018 (Class X / XII)' in the section 'Recent Announcements" on the website.

UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Exam 2018 Notification Released Today Check @ upsc

February 07, 2018

The Candidates applying for the examination should ensure that they fulfill all eligibility conditions for admission to examination. The application process of UPSC Civil Services 2018 exam has also commenced with the release of notification.

Stock On Top of Chikou Sandstorm Gold Ltd — Momentum Focus

February 07, 2018

The stock trades on a P/S of 3.44, which suggests that the shares are attractive compared with peers. Moving average indicators are used widely for stock analysis. The RSI may be used to help spot points of reversals more accurately. The RSI was originally created by J. Welles Wilder which was introduced in his 1978 book "New Concepts in Technical Trading Systems".

Milton Keynes MP supports Vote 100 programme

February 07, 2018

The tragedy is that in the cusp of the 21st century, there are still countries where women are deprived of the vote or frowned upon sitting in parliament with men. "Women were sexually assaulted by police and force fed in prisons, a practice we now acknowledge as torture", said Cat Smith MP. In one year alone, 1914, shortly before Mrs Pankhurst disbanded the WSPU's campaign to concentrate on the war effort, there were several incidents of suffragette violence against individuals: Lord ...