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Saudi Arabia to invest USD 64 billion in entertainment in next decade

February 24, 2018

While the current percentage of Saudi Arabian women working happens to be 22%, Prince Mohamad Bin Salman said that he aims to raise it to 33% by 2030. There have been a number of steps to liberalize Saudi culture in recent times. The entertainment plans are largely motivated by economics, part of a reform programme to diversify the economy from oil and create new sectors to employ young Saudis.

Twitter Scoffs at Ivanka Trump Leading US Delegation to Winter Olympics

February 23, 2018

Sanders is scheduled to leave Washington on Thursday and will return following the completion of the Olympic games. Ivanka Trump , President Donald Trump's daughter and an aide in her father's administration, will lead the White House delegation.

President Trump Meets With Australian Prime Minister, Takes Questions

February 23, 2018

The gains came despite losses on Wall Street, where a six-day winning streak was snapped by a plunge in Walmart stock and losses in other sectors. India's Sensex gained 0.3 percent to 33,801.94 while shares in Southeast Asia were mixed. Bank Wealth Management. The Nikkei Japan Manufacturing PMI index was at 54 on a 0-100 scale where reading exceeding 50 indicate expansion. The Treasury Department has issued more debt in anticipation of a higher deficit from last year's major tax overhaul and a ...

Halifax school on lockdown as police respond to alleged threat

February 23, 2018

So far threat is unsubstantiated. Halifax regional school board tweeted shortly after the incident began that the school was on lockdown and all students were safe. Melissa Carr sent an audio message to parents Friday morning, saying that administrators received word of social media threats circulating online Thursday night.

Sheriff: Armed resource officer did not enter the school during mass shooting

February 23, 2018

There was an armed school resource deputy at the high school campus at the time of the Valentine's Day shooting, but he never encountered accused gunman Nikolas Cruz , authorities have said. According to a booklet announcing the award, Peterson had been "proven to be reliable in handling issues with tact and judgment" and was active in mentoring and counseling students that year.

Good for Britain if I was prime minister — EU's Juncker

February 23, 2018

The EU commission president made the remark at an informal meeting of the EU heads of government today (Friday). No formal decisions will be taken. That chimes with the main opposition Labour Party, whose spokeswoman for foreign affairs said it would seek to join a new customs union with the EU after Brexit .

UN Security Council to vote on Friday on demand for Syria truce

February 23, 2018

Russian Federation used its veto power in the U.N. Security Council to block the proposed resolution on Thursday. She alleged that the regime wants "to keep bombing and gassing" these 400,000 people and is counting on Russian Federation to make sure the Security Council is unable to stop their suffering.

Angry Birds maker Rovio shares plunge nearly 50% after profit warning

February 23, 2018

Operating margins for 2018 are expected to land on 9 to 11 percent versus 10,6 percent in 2017. The maker of the mobile game Angry Birds slumped nearly 40% in Helsinki trading after analysts and investors were stunned by its low guidance for 2018.

Hundreds of Filipino workers leave Kuwait amid diplomatic row

February 23, 2018

The trip comes after Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte last week banned the deployment of new workers to Kuwait, and ordered airlines to fly home any of the Filipinos working there who wish to return. The Philippine premier also insisted workers are able to keep mobile phones so they can call for help in case of abuse, according to the official. Duterte said a list of both reported and unreported cases of mistreatment of Filipino migrant workers would be prepared, which he described as "a ...

Hundreds Killed in Three Days of Fighting in Syria's Eastern Ghouta

February 23, 2018

Besieged by Syrian government forces, residents of Eastern Ghouta "are living under extreme conditions, including malnutrition", he added . The United States also calls upon Russian Federation and its partners to live up to their obligations with respect to de-escalation zones , particularly those in Eastern Ghouta , and to end further attacks against civilians in Syria.

Meet on Mar 1 to decide on appointment of Lokpal, SC told

February 23, 2018

The NGO Common Cause had argued that even though the Lokpal Bill was passed by Parliament in 2013 and came into effect in 2014, the Lokpal was not being appointed by the government deliberately. "If the Lokpal was such a priority for the BJP when asking for votes during the 2014 elections, then why stand on ceremony and insist on unwritten convention rather than rely on a written Act of parliament in determining who the LOP is?" In April a year ago, the top court had told the government that ...

Ricky Vargas to usher in new era in Philippine Sports

February 23, 2018

Elizalde, chairman of a three-man election panel that allowed Vargas to run despite claiming that he and cycling head Bambol Tolentino remain ineligible, said that a recent run-in with International Olympic Committee officials in the Winter Games in Korea, made him realize that there was no choice but to rule against the wishes of incumbent president Jose "Peping" Cojuangco.

Fodder scam: Jharkhand HC rejects Lalu's bail plea

February 23, 2018

But the CBI counsel protested, saying the 69-year-old leader's reasonable good health is evident in his regular interactions with the media during his appearances at the special CBI courts. On September 30, 2013, he was convicted in the case relating to the fraudulent withdrawl of Rs 37.7 crore from the Chaibasa treasury and convicted to five years in jail.

Campbell Soup's (CPB) "Overweight" Rating Reiterated at JPMorgan Chase & Co

February 23, 2018

The volume of the company in the last trading session was 7.53 Million. Campbell Soup (NYSE: CPB ) last announced its earnings results on Friday, February 16th. At present, 0 analysts call it Sell, while 5 think it is Hold. Moreover, Ubs Asset Management Americas Inc has 0.04% invested in Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) for 970,287 shares.

Rajya Sabha polls on March 23, three vacancies from Odisha

February 23, 2018

While the ECI will issue notification for the polls on March 5, the last date for filling nominations has been fixed for March 12. The term of the members representing the 58 seats will expire in April-May, 2018. MP Veerendra Kumar had resigned in December past year though his term was to end in April, 2022. Two members will retire from Jharkhand while Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand have one retiring member each.

Zero Hour: Campaigning Ends For Bijepur By

February 23, 2018

Though the seat was previously held by the Congress in the past three elections , the ruling BJD and BJP are leaving no stone unturned to grab the same this time. BJD vice-president and senior minister Surjya Narayanan Patro, general secretary and MLA Pradeep Panigrahi, Rajya Sabha member Pratap Keshari Deb, minister of state for tourism and culture Ashok Panda, BJD MLA Priyadarshi Mishra, mayor of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Ananta Narayan Jena and state secretary Bijaya ...

United Kingdom warns of Islamic State attacks in South Africa

February 23, 2018

South Africa's elite police unit Hawks said the force was investigating the kidnapping. "This remains our assessment". However, the British High Commission in Pretoria said advice on terrorism is not linked to the kidnapping, as it existed before the incident took place.

Teenager hit by vehicle during police chase in Cleveland, police say

February 23, 2018

Police say a auto fleeing officers struck and seriously injured a teen in Cleveland. They pursued the vehicle, but called off the chase at Shaw Avenue and East 133rd Street. That would have been moments before the pedestrian was struck near Eddy Rd. and St. Clair Ave. Garnder says the vehicle didn't stop after the collision.

N. Korea to send delegation to PyeongChang closing ceremony

February 23, 2018

MOU said in a statement (via Korea Herald ) that the acceptance of the North Korean high-level delegation to the PyeongChang 2018 will help advance peace on the Korean Peninsula and the improvement of inter-Korean relations and denuclearization.

Automotive Adhesive Tapes Market Dynamics, Analysis and Supply Demand, Forecast 2017

February 23, 2018

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Sheriff's Office: Student detained in school bomb threat

February 23, 2018

In the weeks since the school shooting in Marshall County High School and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, the number of reported threats against schools have climbed dramatically across the state. They found evidence they say links the juvenile to the threats. The deputies arrested Summerset and transported her to theDuval Detention Center. On Friday, police received another message of a threat made against Oakleaf High School that led investigators to a home in an Oakleaf neighborhood.

Australian Deputy Prime Minister Joyce's Resignation Prompts Twitter Uproar

February 23, 2018

Mr Joyce has not said who should replace him as leader and deputy prime minister, but Veterans Affairs Minister Michael McCormack is the leading contender. These are some of the highlights and lowlights of Mr Joyce's time as deputy prime minister and cabinet minister. The affair had brought an apparent rift between Turnbull and Joyce.

Supreme Court to hear arguments on "fair-share" union dues

February 23, 2018

Unions are required to provide those services to all employees in union shops, but Alt said non-mebers don't have a choice in how the unions use that money. Unions fear that expansion of right-to-work laws might drive those numbers even lower. But the Janus case could change that. The National Right to Work Foundation has backed similar cases in non-right-to-work states as well, including a lawsuit filed previous year on behalf of teachers in Berks and Chester counties .

At least 2 arrests following school threat investigations

February 23, 2018

The threats were made at a time when schools across the nation are on heightened alert following a massacre that killed 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida last week. Susan Hayward. The police department issued the following statement today. A Toledo Police Report says the student got into an "electronic media disagreement" disagreement with his ex-girlfriend.

Two people shot dead near Zurich bank

February 23, 2018

A police operation is underway in Zurich after two people were shot dead outside a bank. Eyewitnesses reported hearing about five shots before as many as 15 police vehicles descended on the scene. Police did not provide any details but appeared to have concluded there was no outside shooter. The paper also quoted a witness saying the couple had been at a nearby restaurant when they began a loud argument.

Police lay sixth murder charge against accused killer Bruce McArthur

February 23, 2018

Police say they've recovered the dismembered remains of six individuals from large planters at a Toronto home where McArthur rented storage space and worked as a landscaper. Three of the six remains remain unidentified. Police have described the disappearances as the work of a serial killer. Although more than 20 planters were removed from homes across the Greater Toronto Area, Idsinga said human remains were only found in those removed from the Mallory Crescent home.

Helen of Troy (HELE) Downgraded to Hold at BidaskClub

February 23, 2018

About 766 shares traded. Macerich Company (NYSE:MAC) has declined 18.62% since February 22, 2017 and is downtrending. It has underperformed by 21.31% the S&P500. Check Capital Management Inc decreased Cognizant (CTSH) stake by 8.1% reported in 2017Q3 SEC filing. HELE has been the subject of several other research reports.

Post-Dispatch, Kansas City Star editorials respond to Greitens indictment

February 23, 2018

He also called Gardner "an anti-law enforcement Democrat wanting to single-handedly oust a law-and-order governor". Greitens has repeatedly denied blackmailing the woman, but has repeatedly refused to answer questions about whether he took a photo.

Florida man executed for 1993 rape, murder of college student

February 23, 2018

Doyle Lee Hamm , 61, argued his veins were too damaged from cancer and past drug use, and said the lethal injection would be unconstitutionally painful, to which he was granted a delay in his execution. The death penalty in his case was jury recommended by a 10-2 vote under Florida's old capital punishment system which was later ruled unconstitutional by the U.S.

ESPN reporter explains why Mississippi State baseball coach abruptly resigned

February 23, 2018

An ESPN reporter said he stepped down due to an extramarital affair with a person within the Bulldogs athletic department. "I had a wonderful opportunity at Mississippi State, but unfortunately I made some poor decisions", Cannizaro said in the university release Tuesday.

U.S. official says embassy expected to open in Jerusalem in May

February 23, 2018

To move quickly, the new embassy will be in the neighborhood Arnona, where there is the existing USA consular building that provides visa services for American citizens. The Trump administration is working to make the move by May 2018 in celebration of Israel's 70th anniversary . Trump announced in December the controversial decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital and begin the process of moving the U.S.

EnLink Midstream Partners (NYSE:ENLK) Lowered to Sell at Zacks Investment Research

February 23, 2018

The stock of EnLink Midstream Partners , LP (NYSE: ENLK ) has "Outperform" rating given on Thursday, January 12 by Raymond James. It has outperformed by 1.25% the S&P500. (NYSE:VZ). Wealthcare Cap Ltd Limited Liability Company accumulated 0% or 780 shares. The National Asset Management Inc holds 173,806 shares with $8.20 million value, up from 84,396 last quarter.

Violence is not policy of CPM but will defend if attacked: Yechury

February 23, 2018

He said the strength of alternative policies has to be based on the policy direction put forward by the left and democratic forces. Addressing the audience at the CPM state conference here, general secretary Sitaram Yechury has said that violence in politics is not a policy of the party.

North to send another senior delegation for Olympic closer

February 23, 2018

However, South Korean officials announced that there will be no formal meeting between North Korea and the USA at the event. Kim Yong-chol, North Korea's vice chairman of the ruling Worker's Party Central Committee and the country's former intelligence chief, is scheduled to arrive in South Korea on Sunday.

Theresa May faces threat of Commons rebellion over Customs Union

February 23, 2018

The move comes just days before a major speech by Jeremy Corbyn , which is created to clear up confusion about Labour's Brexit policy, particularly over the customs union . And John McDonnell said yesterday: "We are looking at a customs union". "The country and parliament may still be divided on other aspects of Brexit, but I think there would be a nationwide and parliamentary majority in favor of a good customs union deal".

Trump holds firm grip on conservative movement

February 23, 2018

Trump has spoken at the event, held at the National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland, several times in recent years, including in 2017. Heading into an election where the GOP faces headwinds, Eric Trump, one of the president's sons and a key adviser during the campaign, said it's Democrats who will have a tough time defending against the president's economic and national security accomplishments.

Father charged in the stabbing death of his 2-year-old son

February 23, 2018

They went upstairs and found the child in the garbage bag and called police, according to Deenihan. Ortiz allegedly grabbed a knife and stabbed the boy. Chicago Police block the street Wednesday afternoon in the 2700 block of South Avers after a 2-year-old boy was found stabbed to death. A father in Chicago is accused of almost decapitating his young son after the boy's body was discovered in a trash bag in their home, police said.

Obama praises 'fearless' Florida shooting survivors: 'We've got your backs'

February 23, 2018

Former US President # Barack Obama has responded to the #School Shooting that occurred last week in Parkland, #Florida, that left 17 people dead. President Trump met with student survivors, parents and teachers at the White House on Wednesday where he promised for tougher background checks and mental health screens for people who purchase guns.

UN Security Council To Try Again For Syria Cease-Fire Resolution

February 23, 2018

A draft resolution put forward by Sweden and Kuwait on Wednesday calls for a 30-day halt in the fighting in the rebel-held Damascus suburb, where intense shelling by Russian-backed Syrian regime forces has taken a heavy toll this week. The draft resolution also calls for the immediate lifting of sieges including in eastern Ghouta, Yarmouk, Foua and Kefraya. "We don't want that to continue", he said, adding that the USA was monitoring the situation.

Trump slams deputy who waited outside Florida high school during shooting

February 23, 2018

Israel said the officer never fired his weapon. Peterson's failure to act made Israel "sick to my stomach", the sheriff said. "It won't be happening anymore", Mr. Broward County didn't take preventative measures despite receiving more than 20 calls about Cruz over the years. "I also believe that schools have to have some form of protection".

Officials at Southeastern Louisiana University say 2 hurt in on-campus shooting

February 23, 2018

Southeastern spokeswoman Tonya Lowentritt added there is no current threat at the university. "Fortunately, they are not life-threatening gunshots, " Lowentritt said. Cowser says it appears that students were involved, but it is unclear whether the two people injured were students. She said they were taken to an area hospital.

Flooding from heavy rain, melting snow hits state

February 23, 2018

President Donald Trump, looks to Julia Cordover, the student body president at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., as she speaks during the listening session with high school students, teachers, and others in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Feb.

South Sudan sentences South African to hang for helping rebel chief

February 23, 2018

In addition to charges of conspiracy and the supply of weapons, Endley, was accused of espionage, waging an insurgency, sabotage, terrorism and illegal entry into South Sudan . Meanwhile, South Sudan's ambassador to South Africa, Philip Jada Natana said that he would get back to ANA when asked for comment as he was waiting on Juba to get more information.

Sushma calls on Canadian PM

February 23, 2018

He also said the Canadian authorities have "clarified" that invitation extended to the alleged former Khalistani terrorist Jaspal Atwal for the dinner was due to "oversight". "Picture speaks for itself!" Swaraj had a warm meeting with Trudeau and discussed ways to strengthen and deepen the partnership between the two countries, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted.

Theresa May faces Commons rebellion after Chequers Brexit talks

February 23, 2018

Theresa May is facing the threat of a Commons rebellion on staying in the customs union. Theresa May was facing the threat of a fresh Commons Brexit rebellion after a marathon gathering of senior Cabinet members met to reach a united front on European Union withdrawal.

Harley-Davidson unveils new Iron 1200, Forty-Eight Special

February 23, 2018

All this factory custom goodness encases a package powered by black or chromed-out versions of the Motor Company's torquey Evolution 1200 engine. The 2018 Forty-Eight Special and Iron 1200 Sportster models might not be built-from-the-ground-up new, but they still look refreshing and seem to fit right in the custom-built trend going on with most bike makers today.

Navi Mumbai man arrested for forcibly kissing woman at Turbhe station

February 23, 2018

The incident has been caught on camera. The act, captured on a closed circuit television (CCTV) camera, shows the accused, identified as Naresh K Joshi, walk up to the unsuspecting woman and allegedly force himself on her. Cops said he confessed his crime after he was questioned by Inspector Lokesh Sagar and his team at the RPF office in Turbhe. The Ghansoli resident was subsequently handed over to Vashi GRP for further action.

Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Issues Earnings Results

February 23, 2018

About 183,570 shares traded. Facebook , Inc. (NASDAQ:FB) has risen 26.75% since February 23, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 24.87% the S&P500. First Interstate Savings Bank holds 0.08% of its portfolio in Applied Optoelectronics, Inc . (NASDAQ: AAOI ) for 4,204 shares. Metropolitan Life Ny reported 0.01% in Applied Optoelectronics, Inc .

19-year-old girl burnt to death in Unnao

February 23, 2018

Given the seriousness of the incident, SP Pushpanjali herself came to the spot for an inspection. The incident happened in Bara Sagwar district of Unnao area. The girl's family have alleged that she was set ablaze by unidentified people. Girl ran to save her life, but could not survive. Officials told IANS that the police has recovered an empty petrol can, a match box and detected tyre marks of a four-wheeler near Tedha Bazaar where the crime took place.

Kerala tribal man lynched on suspicion of rice theft

February 23, 2018

The deceased has been identified as A Madhu (27) who hails from Attappady's Kaduku Manna Adivasi colony. They then thrashed him brutally before handing him over to the police in Mukkali junction. Meanwhile, Malli, mother of Madhu said that everyone together beat her son and killed him. At night, he used to reportedly steal rice from shops in the area and a theft case was pending against him at the Agali police station.

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