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PM Narendra Modi to Visit Palestine via Jordan

February 10, 2018

Modi will also visit the grand Sultan Qaboos Mosque and a very old Shiva temple. " The visit will begin from Palestine , on 10 February after transiting through Jordan". Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during his West Asia trip. I look forward to meeting him in Amman on 9th February.

Congress Votes To End Overnight Shutdown

February 10, 2018

In Washington's latest embarrassing display of governance by brinkmanship, a bipartisan accord bolstering military and domestic programs by $400 billion and deepening federal deficits became law Friday - but not before the government technically shut down.

Stryker Corporation (SYK) Shares Sold by Boston Family Office LLC

February 10, 2018

Wpx Energy Inc now has $5.02B valuation. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 16,840 shares of company stock valued at $2,749,989. 1,630,502 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,484,711. Profund Advisors Limited Liability Company reported 15,263 shares or 0.09% of all its holdings. (NYSE:WPX). Omega Advisors Inc reported 4.65 million shares.

Beach Investment Counsel Inc. PA Decreases Position in 3M Co (MMM)

February 10, 2018

About 3.23M shares traded or 44.84% up from the average. 3M (NYSE:MMM) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, January 25th. It has outperformed by 1.89% the S&P500. (NYSE:VZ) has "Neutral" rating given on Thursday, February 4 by DA Davidson. Zacks Investment Research upgraded 3M from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating and set a $248.00 price objective on the stock in a report on Wednesday, October 25th.

Mattis dodges on cost of military parade

February 10, 2018

They're not the only ones who think Trump's parade idea is, frankly, dumb. The Washington Post on Tuesday reported that the president mentioned the idea during a meeting at the Pentagon last month, prompting planning to begin. California congresswoman Jackie Speier told CNN she was stunned by the parade announcement. She acknowledged it's "not typical of our tradition" but said she could "see some justification" if "it's to celebrate what's supposed to be the war to end all wars".

Rachel Brand, No. 3 official at DOJ, is stepping down

February 10, 2018

In the line of succession, Brand has been behind Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein. This story is breaking and will be updated . Rosenstein oversees Mueller's investigation because attorney general Jeff Sessions recused himself from the matter previous year.

Pet Valu Launches Facebook App to Celebrate the Year of the Dog

February 10, 2018

The 11th Annual Chinese New Year Festival, hosted by Asian Community Service Center, will be held for one day only on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018 at Luther Jackson Middle School (3020 Gallows Rd., Falls Church) from 10 a.m.

Crude palm oil futures remain weak on low demand

February 10, 2018

Kilduff cautioned on the relationship of a rising dollar that is also impacting the crude price right now. The latest EIA reports indicated gasoline inventories actually rose by 3.1 million barrels and stocks of distillate fuels, which include diesel, were up by 639,000 barrels.

Pence to visit memorial for torpedoed warship, underscoring danger of North Korea

February 10, 2018

Under the 2015 deal between Japan and South Korea, reached by Abe and Moon's predecessor, Japan apologized to former "comfort women" and provided a 1 billion yen ($9 million) fund to help them. Moon has invited Kim and other senior North Korean officials to a luncheon at Seoul's presidential palace on Saturday. Some members of Abe's ruling Liberal Democratic Party opposed his visit to South Korea, due to the Moon administration's stance on the comfort women issue.

Pence promotes peace with N.Korea

February 10, 2018

South Korea wants to use the event to re-engage with North Korea and open the way for talks to resolve one of the world's most unsafe crises, in which U.S. "But we'll see what happens". The White House has given no hint that's in the cards. -North Korea tensions. Officials say Pence will be holding symbolic events of his own to highlight the North's human rights abuses and nuclear ambitions.

European Union negotiator says disagreements remain on Brexit transition

February 10, 2018

London has already pledged to avoid the return of a hard border on the island of Ireland , an extremely complicated issue that was not fully resolved in the first phase of negotiations. It has therefore to accept all the rules and the obligations until the end of the transition. European Union leaders have been pressing for information from Britain.

Brexit: Michel Barnier dismisses claims European Union is being 'discourteous' to UK

February 10, 2018

Speaking at the end of the latest round of Brexit negotiations, Michel Barnier said the UK's commitment to a hard Brexit meant that new border checks would have to be installed. The EU has a large number of global agreements which underpin relations with more than 100 so-called third countries, covering issues such as trade, nuclear cooperation and aviation.

Pep Guardiola gives update on Leroy Sane and Gabriel Jesus fitness

February 10, 2018

The initial prognosis was for the Germany worldwide to be out for between six to seven weeks, ruling him out of the Carabao Cup final against Arsenal at the end of this month. "Maybe in one week, 10 days or two weeks he will be ready". "We love to play football but when you play every three days, sometimes a break is good for everybody".

Mamata should come forward to lead Opposition, says Hardik Patel

February 10, 2018

Stressing on to need for an anti-BJP platform in the country, Hardik said that the Congress and Trinamool should come together to make this possible. Speaking to journalists after the meeting, Mr Patel said that Ms Banerjee has;"openly askedme to join Trinamool Congress".

Bones found in Montana not of missing Morenci boys

February 10, 2018

Investigators also ruled out the remains belonging to a missing 11-year-old from Washington. The coroner's office said in a release that the bone samples were over 99 years old, and had been buried for some time prior to being uncovered. The boys were ages 9, 7 and 5, respectively, when they disappeared. The father of the children, John Skelton, maintains he gave the children away, a decision he has since regretted.

Colombia to Boost Military Presence Along Venezuelan Border

February 10, 2018

He will create a new registry of Venezuelans already in Colombia and open a centre with the United Nations to provide humanitarian aid. "We should also be generous to Venezuela". Approximately 60,000 have crossed the border into northwest Brazil, according to local lawmakers. Along with Minister Terra, Justice Minister Torquato Jardim, Defense Minister participated in Raul Jungmann, and the head of the Office of Institutional Security, General Sergio Etchegoyen also went to Boa Vista to ...

President Rodrigo Duterte offers govt help to Philippine workers in Kuwait

February 09, 2018

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said the Philippine Embassy has sent a note verbale to the Kuwait Ministry of Foreign Affairs to confirm whether the body found in a freezer in Kuwait was a Filipina domestic helper. "Of course we need the help of Kuwait", Duterte conceeded. "A review of the incidence of violence committed against Filipino workers overseas, especially in Kuwait, is so repugnant, and it compels us to ask what we in the government has been doing all these years to give ...

2 children killed in Delaware County fire

February 10, 2018

Fire & EMS units responded from East Meredith, Pindars Corners, Davenport, Delhi, Bloomville, Franklin, Meridale, Oneonta Fire & EMS and CMT. Two children died in the fire, troopers said. after a fire was reported, according to a New York State Police news release. State fire investigators are now assisting with the investigation, and police say a cause has not yet been determined.

European Union leaked plan 'discourteous': UK Brexit minister

February 10, 2018

He said the United Kingdom had committed to three possible border scenarios in December, two of which depended on the "future relationship" talks which have yet to begin, and therefore could not be part of a withdrawal agreement. Mr Barnier warned that agreement on transition was far from "a given", and was conditional on agreement on the withdrawal agreement. But analysts said there will not likely be much progress until Japan and the European Union wrap up a nearly-finalised trade ...

WANTED: Cadbury Chocolate Taste Testers

February 09, 2018

Angela Castleton got the job, after an application process that included an exam requiring candidates to detect nearly imperceptible differences between two chocolates . Having a sweet tooth probably isn't enough to snag this job. Adding to this dream job you will only be required to work a maximum of eight hours a week in order to avoid "palate fatigue".

Trump, Kim impersonators booted from Olympics

February 09, 2018

They have been dubbed the "army of beauties", apparently handpicked for their looks by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un himself. She and the rest of the North delegation are to join Moon for a meal on Saturday. After two failed Olympic bids that emphasized the high-sounding notion that the games could help make peace with North Korea, Pyeongchang finally sold its successful try in 2011 on the decidedly capitalistic goal of boosting winter sports tourism in Asia.

HDFC Bank Limited (HDB) Holdings Boosted by DnB Asset Management AS

February 09, 2018

The stock decreased 0.32% or $0.01 during the last trading session, reaching $3.11. About 344,472 shares traded. HDFC Bank Limited has a 1 year low of $68.89 and a 1 year high of $110.77. Among 53 analysts covering Apple Inc. Among 10 analysts covering Continental Building Products ( NYSE:CBPX ), 4 have Buy rating , 0 Sell and 6 Hold.

Russia UN envoy - US-led coalition strike in Syria 'regrettable'

February 09, 2018

The pro-Damascus forces "began shelling it with artillery", he added. By crossing the river, the pro-government forces would have violated the existing de-confliction agreement between Washington and Moscow, approaching US-backed forces based near an oil field in the area.

Russian athletes' eleventh-hour appeal to compete at the Winter Olympics is REJECTED

February 09, 2018

Zhu, an expert in political science and worldwide relations, did not expect North Korea to be diplomatically engaged with other nations during the games. Administration officials said they had long expected the North would seek to use the Olympics , taking place just 50 miles (80 kilometers) from the heavily-mined Demilitarized Zone dividing the Koreas, as an opportunity to put a softer face on the regime, and painted Pence's visit as a counterbalance to those efforts.

Toronto victims bilked out of $5M in new phone scam

February 09, 2018

After the telephone call is made to police, the victims are then told to go to their banking institution to transfer funds into a different account which is supposedly meant to safeguard their funds, investigators said. They use a technique known as "call spoofing" to obscure their identity. the easily acquired technology makes calls from the perpetrators appear to be from reputable sources on the victim's call display.

Former Leafs player Dave 'Tiger' Williams facing sexual assault charge

February 10, 2018

Williams, 64, was taking part in a visit to Canadian troops deployed to Latvia as part of Operation Reassurance, a North Atlantic Treaty Organisation mission meant to deter Russian aggression in Eastern and Central Europe following its annexation of Crimea.

Justice minister says no legal obstacles to continuing extradition check on Saakashvili

February 10, 2018

Saakashvili had already surrendered his Georgian citizenship on account of Ukraine forbidding the possession of dual citizenship. "The reason why they want to get rid of me is that they don't have a real case against me, [and] because I crossed the path of oligarchs that want to further plunder the country", he said.

Senators Agree On 2-Year Government Spending Deal

February 10, 2018

Sen. Paul told Fox News, "There's only so much I can do. I'm not only a no, I'm a hell no", complained Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Ala., who said the budget compromise would lead to trillion dollar deficits. Schumer said congressional leaders struck the deal "without a great deal of help from the White House". "It will fully repeal the domestic sequester caps while securing $57 billion in additional funding".

Winter Olympics: CAS dismisses 47 appeals from Russian athletes, coaches

February 09, 2018

There were 168 Russians who passed the vetting process. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) made the dramatic announcement Friday, just hours before the opening ceremonies. As well as the 45 athletes, the ruling covers a luge coach and a skeleton coach. "And begging for invitations all the time is beyond reasonable", he said.

Breaking Down the Chart for OraSure Technologies, Inc. (OSUR)

February 09, 2018

The stock has "Buy" rating by Canaccord Genuity on Monday, October 23. The stock has "Hold" rating by Jefferies on Thursday, November 2. As per Friday, October 20, the company rating was maintained by Jefferies. Envestnet Asset Mngmt Inc holds 524 shares. Sound Shore Management Inc decreased Total S.A. (TOT) stake by 1.85% reported in 2017Q3 SEC filing. Globeflex Cap Ltd Partnership holds 0.44% or 68,731 shares in its portfolio.

Carolina Herrera To Step Down After New York Fashion Week

February 10, 2018

The legendary designer Carolina Herrera, founder and designer of her eponymous fashion label for the past 37 years, has announced that she will be stepping into a new role as global brand ambassador beginning on February 13. I am not retiring! "I am moving forward". All eyes will be on Carolina Herrera's fall 2018 runway show, which she will present February 12 at the Museum of Modern Art, to see how the designer ends her 37-year run.

Trump tells Israeli paper Jerusalem move was 'big point'

February 09, 2018

Speaking to the Israeli media, the USA president confirmed his commitment to support Jerusalem as Israel's capital and to facilitate a peace process with the Palestinians. Since taking office, Trump has distanced himself somewhat from the two-state solution to the conflict that envisions a Palestinian state alongside Israel.

Facing midnight deadline, U.S. government preparing for possible shutdown

February 09, 2018

The White House's Office of Management and Budget is planning for a lapse in funding as of Thursday evening in preparation for a possible shutdown, an OMB official told CNN. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi , D-Calif., asked Speaker Paul Ryan in a Thursday night letter to promise he would bring an immigration measure sponsored by Reps.

Shooting at Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home leaves one person dead

February 09, 2018

Investigators are searching for a black man in a white SUV. Campus police and officers from the Richmond County Sheriff's office were looking for the shooter, who is assumed to still be armed, according to the university. In an alert sent campus-wide, Augusta University said the shooting appeared to be domestic related and is no longer treating the situation as an active shooter incident.

Concept Fund Solutions Plc (XDWI.L)'s AroonUp Indicator Showing Strong Momentum

February 09, 2018

The Stochastics oscillator is used to add confirmation to the trade entry. Here we can take a look at some of the key technical indicators which might be able to provide some insight as to whether the stock can reverse course or continue to stumble.

Today Blackstone Mortgage Trust New (NYSE:BXMT) Reported Increase in Shorted Shares

February 09, 2018

It has underperformed by 4.59% the S&P500. Clark Estates Inc decreased its stake in Cvs Health Corp (CVS) by 18.45% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. Therefore 72% are positive. COPYRIGHT VIOLATION NOTICE: "Blackstone Mortgage Trust (BXMT) Downgraded by JPMorgan Chase & Co.to Neutral" was reported by Week Herald and is the property of of Week Herald.

Knights of Momus hauls in 650000 beads ahead of Mardi Gras

February 09, 2018

The gunfire was reported shortly after 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, near St. Charles Avenue and Calliope Street, where the krewes of Babylon, Chaos and Muses were parading. All are welcome, and festival-goers are encouraged to wear Mardi Gras colors, beads and masks. Baldwin's parade also is canceled. Fenoglio said hotels are book nearly a year in advance as well.

2 deputies, 1 police officer shot in Georgia

February 09, 2018

Phillips Court in Locust Grove, just off Interstate 75 between Atlanta and Macon. Three law enforcement officers were shot while serving a warrant in central Georgia Friday morning, one fatally, officials say. Zion United Methodist Church, told reporters that his brother was one of the officers shot. An officer-involved shooting has been reported in Henry County, multiple local news outlets have confirmed with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

Storm could bring 14 inches of snow to northern IL

February 09, 2018

Among those was American, which had preemptively canceled at least 140 combined mainline and regional flights for Friday, according to FlightAware. Snow is piling up from a winter storm that's moving across the across the upper Midwest, snarling traffic and closing some freeways.

Gorakhpur, Phulpur LS bypolls on Mar 11

February 09, 2018

Results will be announced on the same day. Yogi Adityanath , 45, who was chosen chief minister of UP in March past year, had won the Gorakhpur Lok Sabha seat five consecutive times. It is still above the majority mark of 272, which the party crossed on its own. The by-elections, especially for the Lok Sabha seats, assume great significance for the BJP in the aftermath of the drubbing that the saffron party received at the hands of the Congress in the by-polls to Rajasthan's Alwar and ...

Trump 'saddened' by Porter allegations: White House

February 09, 2018

The White House was not fully aware of the extent of the domestic abuse allegations against former White House aide Rob Porter until photographs of an ex-wife with a black eye emerged on Wednesday, a White House spokesman said yesterday. If authorities were following protocol, Terrell said, that disclosure would have been sent to the White House Counsel's office. He did not directly address whether the White House regrets Porter was hired under the circumstances.

Rahul Gandhi To Continue His Temple Visits In Election-Bound Karnataka

February 09, 2018

That process has begun", Sonia Gandhi told a meeting of the Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP). Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Friday afternoon tweeted to say that his party supports demands of people of Andhra Pradesh . "This shows that the winds of change are here". "I am sure two months later, we will win the Karnataka elections also", he said. "Attacking the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) at the Centre, former Congress chief said, "It has been nearly four years ...

Zimbabwe get trapped in Afghanistan's spin web; lose by 154 runs

February 09, 2018

Though Nasir Jamal added 31 off 41 balls, the innings' most telling late intervention came from 24-year-old Najibullah Zadran, whose explosive 81 came off just 51 balls and featured five sixes and five fours, Jarvis and seamer Tendai Chatara in particular bearing the brunt of the late assault.

European Parliament Approves Resolution to Evaluate Daylight Savings Time

February 09, 2018

The non-binding resolution cites an October 2017 study that found daylight-saving time is associated with a higher risk of heart problems amongst the elderly, more road accidents, and poorer performances by pupils in school. French lawmaker Karima Delli said the shift to summer time left people exhausted, causing traffic accidents. Before the vote, members of the European Parliament debated the issue, with voices both for and against a change in the law.

Google doodle celebrates the start of 2018 PyeongChang Olympic Games

February 09, 2018

Kim Jong-un's sister, Kim Yo-jong, has travelled across the border to attend the opening ceremony, after the visit was approved by the United Nations Security Council committee. This was met with worldwide sanctions as well as a flurry of insults between President Donald Trump and North Korean state media . Tensions have been high on the peninsula since previous year when the North staged its sixth and most powerful nuclear blast and test-fired intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMS) ...

Police say new Netanyahu investigation may be on the horizon

February 09, 2018

Gen. Roni Ritman, the head of the anti-fraud unit, should have recused himself from investigating the premier because of insinuations Netanyahu was behind a petition by a female officer alleging sexual harassment by Ritman. In a video posted on his Facebook page, Netanyahu insisted the investigation would not yield any result that would incriminate him, caling Alsheikh's comment a "bizarre and false suggestion" and that "a great shadow" was cast on the investigation.

Immigration activist tries to stave off deportation

February 09, 2018

These high profile actions prompted the law firm Arnold & Porter and the New York University Immigrant Rights Clinic to file suit today to challenge federal immigration officials' retaliatory and discriminatory enforcement of immigration laws against Ragbir and other immigrant rights activists on the basis of their protected political speech.

11-year-old girl seriously injured in stabbing

February 09, 2018

Emergency services in Wolverhampton were called by a concerned neighbour just before 1am on Friday following reports of a disturbance. 'The girl was in a critical condition and ambulance staff worked quickly as a team to administer life-saving trauma care on scene before she was taken by land ambulance on blue lights to hospital; the doctor travelled with the ambulance crew to continue vital treatment en route.

Grenfell conman Anh Nhu Nguyen jailed for pretending family died in fire

February 09, 2018

Police said Nguyenprovided officers with a very detailed account of how he lost sight of his wife and son as they tried to leave Grenfell Tower when the fire broke out in June 2017. Nguyen's other offences include theft, arson and grievous bodily harm. The defendant pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud by false representation and one count of making an untrue statement for the objective of obtaining a passport at a previous hearing in November.

Newborn Abandoned at Tucson Airport

February 09, 2018

The Tucson Airport Authority released chilling new information about the incident, as well as video footage showing the unidentified mother walking around the airport with what appears to be the baby. 'I just want what's best for him, and it is not me, ' the note reads. Over the last 20 years USA states have introduced safe-haven laws allowing newborn babies to be left at designated areas such as hospitals and firehouses, to prevent the precarious practice of dumping unwanted infants on ...

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