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South Korean president to meet Kim Jong Un's sister

February 08, 2018

Fred Warmbier and his wife Cindy were in the audience during US President Donald Trump's State of the Union address last month. Pence says he hasn't requested any meeting "but we'll see what happens". If a meeting took place, it would mark the highest level interaction between the United States and North Korea in decades. Last year, police officials claimed that North Korean attackers attempted to trick 25 employees at four exchanges with spear phishing attacks, though none appeared to ...

Moon, Pence reaffirm 'maximum pressure' approach to bring NK to denuclearization talks

February 08, 2018

South Korean President Moon Jae-in and Polish President Andrzej Duda agreed Thursday to enhance the countries' bilateral cooperation in the energy and infrastructure sectors. "President Moon plans to hold a meeting and have lunch with the North Korean delegation on February 10", the spokesman told a press briefing without disclosing the location of the planned meeting.

George W Bush tells Abu Dhabi summit: Russians meddled in United States elections

February 08, 2018

Bush made the comments while speaking at a summit in Abu Dhabi, according to The Associated Press , at a time when tensions are rising between President TrumpDonald John TrumpTillerson: Russia already looking to interfere in 2018 midterms Dems pick up deep-red legislative seat in Missouri Speier on Trump's desire for military parade: "We have a Napoleon in the making" MORE and USA intelligence agencies over the investigation into Russian meddling.

Government mulls changes to new driver licensing

February 08, 2018

Prime minister Theresa May said she would ask the Department of Transport to consider introducing a graduated driver licensing (GDL) scheme. According to The Sun , there's even a proposed second driving test that could be added to all this too, meaning that all new drivers would have to undergo another test an pass that one 24-months after the first one, in order to have full access to all roads across the United Kingdom, day and night.

Azerbaijan's president to contest in April election

February 08, 2018

The 6th congress of the New Azerbaijan Party ended with a national anthem. According to official representative of Azerbaijan's foreign ministry Hikmet Hajiyev, issues concerning the meeting of the Armenian and Azerbaijani foreign policy chiefs in Krakow were high on the agenda.

President Trump speaks at National Prayer Breakfast

February 08, 2018

The National Prayer Breakfast is traditionally an all-day event held each year on the first Thursday of February. During his address, President Trump said America is a nation of believers, adding this country was built by men who died fighting for religious freedom.

Wes Hoolahan Hangs Up International Boots

February 08, 2018

I really enjoyed the Euros in France and after that, I said it would be just one more campaign. I think Martin is going down a route with younger players anyway so maybe the time is right. "I loved it, loved every minute of it, every time I was called up it was an honour and I was honoured to get to 43 caps , I am very happy with that".

'Mass STABBING' at Christian church ceremony leaves two in critical condition

February 08, 2018

The pastor was taken to the hospital with multiple stab wounds to the chest and is in critical condition. Clement said the pastor was found with a stab wound to the chest and the band member had a stab wound to the neck. Police did not identify the church, but KRIS-TV reported that the address of the home matched up with Kingdom Acts Ministries International. Officials said a male suspect had been taken into custody and was charged with four counts of aggravated assault with a deadly ...

Decision on Zuma imminent - Ramaphosa

February 08, 2018

South African President Jacob Zuma will not give the state of the nation address in parliament this week because of concerns that lawmakers would disrupt the speech, officials said Tuesday, reflecting the weakened state of a leader under intense pressure to resign because of scandals.

Trump admin attempted dialogue with Iranians on American prisoners

February 08, 2018

The White House secretly reached out to Iran late a year ago to float the idea of establishing a channel to negotiate the release of prisoners, according to The Wall Street Journal . Jared Genser, the Namazi family's lawyer, said: "Iran's decision against the advice of its own doctors to send Baquer Namazi back to Evin Prison is a shocking development and is tantamount to a death sentence that will be imposed quickly".

Dana Reacts As Air Aircraft Emergency Door Falls Off

February 08, 2018

A passenger on board the flight told the BBC that everyone on board had denied tampering with the door, which some claimed had been unstable throughout the flight from Lagos . The airline also debunked reports that the seat or door of the said plane was shaking while airborne to Abuja. This is coming just as a recent Ripples Nigeria investigative report revealed lack of transparency in the Imo Air deal involving Dana Airline and Imo State government of Rochas Okorocha.

Norwegian Olympic chefs accidentally order 15000 eggs

February 08, 2018

More Olympic coverage from Yahoo Sports:• 10 things you didn't know about Lindsay Vonn • Drone-catching drones to be used as security tactic • The joint Korean women's hockey team is coached by ... The mistake resulted in them accidentally asking for 15,000 eggs instead of only 1,500. "Fortunately we were able to return most of it", he said. "But we were quite surprised when they came carrying the eggs".

Victims to challenge John Worboys release in High Court

February 08, 2018

Sir Brian said it should be a matter of "priority" for "appropriate legal aid" to be granted to Worboys, who now goes by the name of John Radford, "in order that he can participate in these proceedings". It's the first time he's been seen in public since he was sentenced in 2009. One of the judges, Sir Brian Leveson, apologised to victims in the court for Worboys' presence.

Philippine central bank holds rate steady, says inflation spike will moderate

February 08, 2018

Consumer prices rose 4 percent in January, hitting the top end of the BSP's target of 2 to 4 percent and exceeding analysts' expectation of 3.5 percent. Espenilla also said the Philippines' external position is underpinned by strong remittances, exports and outsourcing contracts. The Philippines last year held its spot as one of the fastest-expanding economies in Asia, posting 6.7 percent growth and sustaining expectations the central bank could tighten monetary policy this year.

Congress Facing Midnight Deadline To Avoid Government Shutdown

February 08, 2018

The crux of the deal raises federal budget caps for two years nearly equally on defense and domestic programs spending. It also lifts the nation's debt ceiling for a year and another $90 billion in emergency funds will be allocated for areas hit by hurricanes and wildfires.

Kim Jong Un's sister to attend Olympics

February 08, 2018

South Korean and US forces have regularly conducted joint drills, which North Korea refer to as "invasion rehearsals" as the regime has ramped up its threats of nuclear provocation. Kim Jong-Il fathered both Kim Jong-Un and Kim Yo-Jong with his third partner, former dancer Ko Yong-Hui. By sending a relative, "Kim Jong Un may be trying to present himself as an equal to Donald Trump", Hong said.

Pembina Pipeline Corporation (NYSE:PBA) Dips Under Moving Averages

February 08, 2018

It has underperformed by 22.30% the S&P500. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price target on shares of Pembina Pipeline from C$53.00 to C$55.00 in a research report on Friday, December 8th. NCR had 30 analyst reports since August 20, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The stock has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $39.00.

Sri Lanka opt to bat first in second Bangladesh Test

February 08, 2018

Razzak dismissed Danushka Gunathilaka (13) and Chandimal (0) with consecutive deliveries and struck again in the first over after lunch, removing Mendis. Bangladesh were handed early blow in their innings with Suranga Lakmal (2-15) having Tamim Iqbal (4) caught off his own bowling in the first over.

Egypt's core inflation falls to 14.35 pct yr/yr in Jan -central bank

February 08, 2018

Egypt's annual urban consumer price inflation dropped from 21.9 percent in December 2017 to 17.1 percent in January 2018, the country's official statistics authority said Thursday. The report added that the continued sharp decline in Egypt's inflation in January paves the way for the central bank to embark on an easing cycle at its monetary policy meeting next week.

Senate Leaders Reveal Spending Deal As Shutdown Looms

February 08, 2018

The performance had no immediate impact on Republican leaders, who have not agreed to a vote. But she did not say whether President Donald Trump would sign it into law. McConnell said Wednesday he's following through on his promise for a debate that "will be fair to all sides". "It will help us serve the veterans who have bravely served us".

Arrest made in fatal highway crash west of Toronto, provincial police say

February 08, 2018

Officials said 22-year-old Nicole Turcotte of Niagara Falls, Ont., died in the crash and five others suffered from minor injuries. In a video posted to social media, OPP Sgt. The chain-reaction crash happened on the Toronto-bound QEW just east of Cawthra Road around 10 p.m. on January 27. That person is in custody right now at the Port Credit detachment.

Ireland make four changes for Italy clash

February 08, 2018

Even without the ligament rupture suffered by Josh van der Flier he might have made the run-on side. Squad rotation sees Porter, Marmion and the 20-year-old Larmour included in the replacements . "You don't just want control, you want to dominate and we have to be better than that". Ireland team to face Italy in Dublin on Saturday: R Kearney (Leinster), K Earls (Munster), R Henshaw (Leinster), B Aki (Connacht), J Stockdale (Ulster), J Sexton (Leinster), C Murray (Munster), J McGrath ...

Aldridge, Spurs hand Suns their most one-sided loss ever

February 08, 2018

Suns: In the 49 seasons before this one, the Suns' biggest loss was by 44 points. LaMarcus Aldridge's 23 points led the team, with Patty Mills' 18 also helping the cause. Spurs: The "rodeo road trip" occurs when the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo takes over the AT&T Center. San Antonio swept the season series with Phoenix 4-0 and has won 13 of the last 14 meetings.

Farooq Abdullah hits back at Vinay Katiyar: 'India belongs to everyone'

February 08, 2018

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah on Thursday hit back at Vinay Katiyar for his remarks that Muslims should not stay in India, saying the BJP MP was just trying to spread hatred in the country. "It is not right to differentiate people based on religions", he said. Mr Asaduddin Owaisi said that since his (Mr. Vinay Katiyar's) tenure as a Rajya Sabha MP is about to end soon, he has started talking a lot more.

BSP, JD(S) announce alliance for Karnataka assembly elections

February 08, 2018

A formal announcement would be made in New Delhi on Thursday through a joint press conference scheduled to be addressed by BSP national general secretary Satish Chandra Mishra, BSP MP Ashok Siddharth and JD (S) national secretary Kunwar Danish Ali.

SS&C Technologies' (NASDAQ:SSNC) Buy Rating Reaffirmed at Needham & Company LLC

February 08, 2018

Beaumont Financial Prns Ltd accumulated 0.04% or 1,569 shares. The day began at US$49.48 but the price moved to US$48.78 at one point during the trading and finally capitulating to a session high of US$50.14. Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia Omsesidigt owns 3,300 shares or 0.01% of their United States portfolio. State Board Of Administration Of Florida Retirement Sys has 33,437 shares.

Saints assistant to interview for Colts head coaching job

February 08, 2018

Indianapolis was set to hire Josh McDaniels as head coach, but the Patriots offensive coordinator backed out Tuesday night and returned to his position with New England. Campbell started out with the Miami Dolphins as a coaching intern (2010) before becoming their tight ends coach (2011-2015) and interim head coach (2015).

Erdogan: Turkey has nothing to talk about with Bashar Assad

February 08, 2018

The operation in Afrin - bordering Turkey's Hatay and Kilis provinces - was widely expected in the wake of Turkey's Operation Euphrates Shield in northern Syria, which cleared Daesh terrorists from Turkey's border between August 24, 2016, and March 2017.

Gay Olympian Adam Rippon Reportedly Refused Meeting With Mike Pence

February 08, 2018

The first openly gay U.S. Olympian said Mike Pence is "a bad fit" to lead the U.S. delegation to the 2018 Winter Olympics on Monday, while making an appearance on Ellen . Pence has always been against gay marriage, and the gay conversion accusation stems from a post on his congressional campaign website that said money should be "directed toward those institutions which provide assistance to those seeking to change their sexual behavior".

Bail granted to foreigners held over dance party in Cambodia

February 08, 2018

The 10 foreigners - five British men, two Canadian women, one New Zealand man, one Dutchman, and one Norwegian man - were arrested on January 25 at a villa in Siem Reap province for allegedly organizing a "pornographic dancing" and charged with pornographic production, a crime that could face up to one year in prison if convicted.

Indian woman's kidney allegedly stolen over failure to meet dowry demand

February 08, 2018

Ms Ritu Sarkar's husband and brother-in-law have now been arrested after she filed a police complaint. Finally her own family took her to a hospital to try to treat the issues, which is when doctors examined her and told her she only had one kidney.

Additional HEAP funding available for New Yorkers

February 08, 2018

Onondaga County also received funding - about $1.3 million from the program. Chenango's tower system was updated about eight years ago to communicate with the county Department of Transportation and school districts, he said, and the 911 center was renovated two and a half years ago.

Super Bowl winners plan on skipping customary White House visit

February 08, 2018

Why is it any different when the person has title of President of the United States". Long won a Super Bowl ring with the Patriots a year ago and also declined to make the trip. Jenkins, a team leader and captain, has lead the team in their stance in protest of the U.S. criminal justice system, with the Eagles standing firmly in support of incarcerated Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill .

Former South Africa mentor Peter de Villiers announced Zimbabwe coach

February 08, 2018

Zimbabwe have so far only featured in the first two editions of the Rugby World Cup - in 1987 and 1991 - and it is hoped that De Villiers will lead them to their third tournament. I'm swapping the green jacket of the Springboks for the green one of the Sables. "We understand we can do it and we know how we can do it". "I'm excited to be part of the change (of Zimbabwean rugby) and where we are headed - to be part of changing lives".

England will look to use Jonathan Joseph to unsettle Rhys Patchell

February 08, 2018

And Wales' New Zealand coach also warned that their superior fitness could drive them to victory and smash England hopes of becoming the first country to win the title three times running. Wales will field an unchanged team against England in the Six Nations at Twickenham on Saturday after kicking off their campaign with a convincing home win over Scotland.

It's your show, Mamata tells Darjeeling

February 08, 2018

If Darjeeling sees unrest, Sikkim gets the benefit. "I love Sikkim but people from there dole out cash to create disturbance here". She also said that even Darjeeling stays closed, it hardly impacts the rest of Bengal as the place is in one corner of the state but it is people of the hills who suffer the most.

Sei Investments Co (NASDAQ:SEIC) Sentiment Change Report

February 08, 2018

The stock decreased 1.51% or $1.14 during the last trading session, reaching $74.26. The shares were sold at an average price of $64.46, for a total value of $1,128,050.00. Therefore 71% are positive. Finally, Raymond James Financial, Inc. reiterated a "market perform" rating on shares of SEI Investments Company in a research report on Thursday, April 20th.

Egypt opens border with Gaza for 3 days, first time in 2018

February 08, 2018

The Rafah crossing point will operate for three days on a humanitarian basis, the officials said Wednesday. However, only a few thousand will make it out in the time allotted. The ministry said it was awaiting official confirmation of the UAE funds and did not say when the centres would return to normal operations. Israel has maintained a crippling siege of the Gaza Strip for more than a decade which it says is necessary to isolate Hamas, with whom it has fought three wars since 2008.

The Spurs Are Reportedly Among The Teams Interested In Acquiring Avery Bradley

February 08, 2018

The San Antonio Spurs have reportedly entered the Avery Bradley sweepstakes. Stein reports that the Clippers' asking price is a first-round pick, which the Spurs could be willing to part with considering they're permanently in win-now mode.

Analyst Earnings Estimates Coverage: Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM)

February 08, 2018

Focusing on some other company information, we can see that Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ: COLM ) has a beta of 0.95. A month ago, they told us to expect earnings of US$0.56 per share while three months ago their EPS consensus estimate was US$0.55.

Bruins rout the Rangers, 6-1

February 08, 2018

Playing the second leg of a back-to-back slate didn't seem to affect the Bruins too much Wednesday night, as Boston tallied six unanswered goals en route to a dominant 6-1 win over the Rangers at Madison Square Garden. David Backes earned the primary assist, and he also took Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist out of position. LaDue put the Kings back in front 3-2 with his second National Hockey League goal.

Congress protests in RS against Modi's remark on Renuka Chowdhury

February 08, 2018

Narayanasamy said. "Sabhapati ji meri aapse vinti hai Renuka ji ko kuch mat kahiye". Prime Minister Narendra Modi would seek to boost India's energy security and investment in infrastructure during a visit to the United Arab Emirates this weekend as the two sides synergise their economies and deepen bilateral ties.

U.S. trade gap hits $566 billion in 2017, highest since 2008

February 08, 2018

This will result in stricter trade actions by the USA government under president Trump's leadership in the coming weeks. The trump administration has cited the trade deficit as evidence for the decline of the manufacturing industry in the United States and over-reliance on foreign products.

(NASDAQ:MKSI) CFO Seth H. Bagshaw Sells 10000 Shares

February 08, 2018

It has outperformed by 102.63% the S&P500.The move comes after 9 months negative chart setup for the $5.63 billion company. Riverhead Capital Management LLC now owns 2,063 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company's stock valued at $139,000 after purchasing an additional 863 shares during the period.

Clips show Jagdish Tytler confessing about riots: Sikh leader

February 08, 2018

While the man's face was not clearly visible, his voice was also not distinct in many places. The president of the committee and national spokesperson of Shiromani Akali Dal , Manjit Singh GK released a series of five video clips in Constitution Club of India before the media persons.

CBI arrests registrar, advocate of Delhi Dental Council

February 08, 2018

When they raided the Rishiraj and lawyer Pradeep's houses they uncovered wealth amounting to 24 lakh rupees and 500 gm of gold. He said a deposit slip book of a bank containing counterfoils detailing deposits of approximately Rs 2 crore during 2011 in the name of Jain and companies, where he was serving as director, and in the name of his family members were also recovered.

Turnbull to apologise to abuse victims

February 08, 2018

Malcolm Turnbull has promised a national apology to survivors of child sexual abuse before the year's out. He announced the Government would appoint a "survivor-focused reference group" to help in the delivery of an apology to survivors of institutional child sexual abuse.

Q2 Weather: Lots of weather hazards Thursday

February 08, 2018

The Cape and Islands will steer clear of snow accumulation, while the rest of the state will see several inches. "Some parts of western MA saw up to 8" of snowfall Wednesday , followed by sleet and freezing rain. TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with rain/freezing rain developing from south to north, mixing with/changing to snow north of the Ohio River before ending by daybreak.

Trump Gets Best Approval Rating In 7 Months

February 08, 2018

The last Quinnipiac survey on the matter, released January 10, found that 49 percent of voters credited Obama with the country's current economy, compared to 40 percent who said Trump was responsible. And Americans are now evenly split 28% to 27% on whether the bill will increase or decrease their own taxes - a number that changed dramatically from the 44% increase, 16% decrease split in the days before the bill passed.

Florida House and Senate posture for conflict over omnibus education bill

February 08, 2018

The accord was announced by Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky and Democratic Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of NY. If approved, the deal would fund the government for the next two years. The additional military spending won the support of GOP members of the House Armed Services Committee such as Rep. Mike Turner, R-Dayton, who said "we are finally delivering" to the Pentagon "what we've promised: Stable funding they can rely on to address this readiness crisis ...

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