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Security Forces Kill 10 Maoists in Encounter on Chhattisgarh-Telangana Border

March 02, 2018

At least 10 suspected Maoists were killed in an alleged gunbattle in Pujari Kander bordering Chhattisgarh and Telangana State early on Friday morning, the police confirmed. The identity of killed Naxals was not immediately known, but security agencies believe some top Naxal leaders could be among those killed, officials said.

Walmart raises age limit on gun sales to 21

March 02, 2018

Joseph Holt, an expert on business ethics at University of Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business, wrote that Dick's deserved praise for its ban and for "not waiting for government to get its act together to take decisive action". Stack noted that a Dick's store in Florida had legally sold the Parkland murder suspect, Nikolas Cruz, a shotgun a year ago ─ not the weapon used in the attack.

VP Mike Pence Visits Nashville; Speaks At Convention

March 02, 2018

Pence said they need to continue fighting for their right to express Christian views and values. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson also attended Tuesday's events. Pence is scheduled to speak at an event hosted by America First Policies that begins at 4:30 p.m. Friday at the Westin Book Cadillac Detroit hotel downtown, said Erin Montgomery, spokeswoman for the group .

European Union demands justice for murdered Slovak journalist

March 02, 2018

Known for threatening journalists, Kocner vowed a year ago to set up a website publishing information on reporters' private lives, according to the leading SME daily. Gaspar, the police chief, said on Wednesday "one of the most likely versions" still was that Kuciak was killed because of his investigative work. "How can we do our work effectively if you are alerting some people who may be involved?" he said.

Rebel MP Alfred Keter's election nullified

March 02, 2018

He added: "Granted those circumstances, a declaration is hereby issued that the election held on August 8, 2017 for the Member of National Assembly of Nandi Hills was not free and fair; Keter was not validly elected as Nandi Hills Member of National Assembly".

Smartphones and marijuana may be impacting pedestrian deaths

March 02, 2018

The study indicates that the recent increases are not a statistical anomaly. Last year, an estimated 6,000 pedestrians were killed in motor vehicle crashes in the United States, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), marking the second consecutive year where fatalities were the highest they have been in a quarter century.

People hospitalized amid fire outbreak in Azerbaijani drug abuse treatment center

March 02, 2018

At least 30 people have been killed in a fire that engulfed a drug treatment center in Azerbaijan's capital Baku, according to local media. Four people were taken to hospital, and the blaze has now been put out, Azerbaijan's news agency APA says.

Saudi king sacks military chiefs

March 02, 2018

The new changes seem to be part of an effort to narrow the gap. Jarallah bin Mohammed bin Jarallah Al-Elwait has also been appointed as the commander of the Strategic Missiles Force. Read: Can talks in Oman end the war in Yemen? One of them, new deputy governor of Asir province, Prince Turki bin Talal, is the brother of billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, who was detained in the government's anti-corruption campaign and released only last month.

European Union incomplete without Western Balkans: Juncker

March 02, 2018

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic (R) shakes hands with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker in Belgrade, Serbia on February 26, 2018. He also said that the focus should be on the essence of the accession process rather than on deadlines. I emphasize the need to work together and to have an effective fight against organized crime and corruption that destroys society.

Sridevi death: Anil Kapoor thanks Mumbai police for being supportive

March 02, 2018

Dubai has handed over the body of legendary Indian actress Sridevi Kapoor to Indian authorities for it to be returned home, an Indian embassy official said on Tuesday (Feb 27). Let us all who loved Sri, envelope her two little ones, her life, as she often called them, with as much or more love than we gave Sri so that they can live their lives ahead with a little less ache in their hearts.

Sessions: Justice Department will probe alleged FISA abuses

March 02, 2018

The way the Federal Bureau of Investigation and DOJ went about their work amounted to a "troubling breakdown of legal processes", the Nunes memo said (even though the scanty four-page memo itself offered enough facts to refute that very claim).

Teachers strike for sixth day as pay raise bill heads to Senate

March 02, 2018

The Department of Education said Thursday evening that the strike over low pay and rising health insurance costs would keep public schools closed Friday. Tom Takubo, a Charleston Republican, says they have to be fiscally responsible and the more important issue is finding a funding source to stabilize the public employees' insurance plan.

Ryan Wilson in the clear over 'eye gouge' charge

March 02, 2018

Six Nations Rugby saw evidence of "pushing and shoving" when reviewing the footage, but nothing worthy of handing out any punishment to those involved. England have got less than two weeks, but we all know how the strong the squad has been under Jones . "I try and do the right thing by the fans but if that [abuse] happens then you've got to have a look at your own safety".

Sohrabuddin case: Rahul questions removal of judge who took on CBI

March 02, 2018

A notice published on the high court website said that Justice Revati Mohite-Dere, who was dealing with the petitions, will no longer hear criminal revision applications. Utpat asked Amit Shah to appear, and was removed". The Bombay high court said the change in assignments was routine. A year later, in December 2006, Tulsiram Prajapati, a witness to the killing of Sheikh and Kauser Bi, was also shot dead by the Gujarat Police.

Czechs release Syrian Kurdish politician, angering Turkey

March 02, 2018

He added he had permission for residency in European Union member Finland. As part of the fight, Turkish forces have targeted Kurdish and Syrian rebel factions. "Changing their names does not change fact they are terror organizations", President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at the start of the operation. Turkey regards the YPG as an extension of the PKK which has waged a three-decade-old insurgency in the southeast of Turkey.

Chelsea and Manchester United set to battle for Robert Lewandowski

March 02, 2018

Lewandowski has been one of the most prolific strikers in world football for several years and has enhanced that reputation since joining Bayern from Borussia Dortmund in 2014. Campbell has been at Arsenal since 2011 but has struggled to win a place in the side and the Standard reports that he hopes Betis - for whom he played on loan in 2012-13 - can sign him full time as he looks to "bring his association with the Gunners to an end".

North Pole Temperature Surges in Middle of Winter

March 02, 2018

Robert Rohede, a Zurich-based scientist with Berkeley Earth , posted on Twitter that Cape Morris Jessup had already recorded 61 hours above freezing so far in 2018. "We need to understand how these effects work so we can set up the regulatory framework for the economic activities in the Arctic", he said. The " warm Arctic, cold continent " (WACC) pattern is sometimes dubbed "wacc-y" or "wacky" among scientists.

Did Stephen Colbert just find Donald Trump's opinion on gun control 'reasonable?'

March 02, 2018

Considering the ugly things Stephen Colbert has said about Donald Trump in the past and the fact that he has centered his career around criticizing the president , people may be a little surprised by his latest comments. "Uh, a conscience, a shred of dignity and I'm gonna say, like, a salad once in a while", Colbert answered. Tucker Carlson said President Trump must be wary of alienating his core supporters through "betrayal" of his campaign platform.

European Union urges Russia, Turkey, Iran to uphold ceasefire in eastern Ghouta

March 02, 2018

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the pause on Wednesday in eastern Ghouta, near Damascus, was preceded by a barrage of air strikes in the towns of Harasta and Douma, where Syrian troops are trying to push ahead with a ground offensive.

Kroger raises age for gun purchases at Fred Meyer

March 02, 2018

Kroger joins large-scale retailers Walmart and Dick's Sporting Goods , which both announced that they would stop selling guns to customers under 21 and would impose new restrictions on ammunition sales. Kroger said it stopped selling military-style semi-automatic rifles at its Fred Meyer stores several years ago, but that it will no longer accept special orders of such weapons in Alaska.

Erdogan Vows to Honor 6-Year-old Girl if She's Martyred

March 02, 2018

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday kicked off a two-day visit to Algeria as part of his African tour that also leads him to Mauritania, Senegal and Mali. "The little girl got really excited and her eyes filled with tears". When Erdogan saw the girl was sobbing, he said, "Look what you see here!" Student intake at Islamic schools has increased sharply since 2012 and the Turkish government plans to double its funding for religious upper schools.

Superintendent says most students returned

March 02, 2018

Prosecutors had been scheduled to seek hair and DNA samples from Nikolas Cruz , who faces 17 murder counts for the February 14 rampage at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida , an affluent suburb of Fort Lauderdale .

Department of Education Investigating how MSU Handled Nassar

March 02, 2018

Survivors who were minors at the time of abuse and for whom the two or three-year statute of limitations has expired generally must file a civil lawsuit by their 19th birthday. The father of three victims rushed at Larry Nassar in a MI courtroom, though he was quickly tackled by bailiffs. A state Senate panel quickly passed the measure later Tuesday, a day after Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast Jordyn Wieber and other Nassar accusers and victims helped unveil the bills at the Capitol.

Supreme Court to hear case called 'existential threat' to cloud computing

March 02, 2018

The case, known as United States v . Microsoft Corp ., has global implications and could potentially trigger an worldwide backlash, subjecting Americans' data to seizure by foreign governments, legal and digital rights experts warn. A decision in favor of the USA government would also threaten cloud computing itself, Microsoft asserts. "That in turn sparked wide concern in a number of countries around the world, especially across western Europe but also in Brazil and other countries, about ...

IU set to open Big Ten Tournament against Rutgers

March 02, 2018

For the first time since joining the Big Ten, Rutgers looks as if it belongs. While Indiana tied the game up on two seperate occasions in the second half, Rutgers never relinquished the lead and held on for a seven-point victory, becoming the first No.

Alabama adds grad transfer QB

March 02, 2018

The Crimson Tide will meeting Missouri on October 13. However, the Tide would miss its next 19 shots from the field and finished the half missing 25 of its last 26 shots. Minshew initially left the Pirates at the end of January, with Alabama beginning to show reported interest early in February. The Gators are now solidly in the field, but it would be nice for them to win one more game to definitively lock up a spot.

Brokerage Overview of: Akorn, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKRX)

March 02, 2018

Akorn now has an average rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $30.83. A moving average (MA) is a trend-following or lagging indicator because it is based on past prices. Akorn , Inc. has a 12-month low of $20.00 and a 12-month high of $34.00. A lower P/B ratio could mean that the stock is undervalued. Relative strength index (RSI-14) for Akorn , Inc.

Metro Detroit Weather: Winter Storm Warnings

March 02, 2018

A high wind watch also will be in effect from tomorrow morning through Saturday afternoon in eastern and central MA and all of Rhode Island, with expected gusts of up to 60 miles per hour, which could bring down trees and power lines. As of 6 p.m., Arkansas' capital city had received 1 inch of precipitation that day, which takes the monthly total to 12.93 inches, the agency's North Little Rock office wrote on Twitter.

Reports of multiple bodies found in West Brookfield home

March 02, 2018

Old Warren Road is closed between Route 9 and Laurel Street while officials investigate, according to police. The Massachusetts Fire Marshal confirms to Boston 25 News it has investigators responding to West Brookfield. "The specific circumstances are unknown at this time", Superintendent Kustigian said. "Literally our specialists are getting in the house now, we've got to let them do their jobs", he said.

Marco Rubio backtracks on promise to parent of Parkland shooting survivor

March 02, 2018

Both Sen. Marco Rubio , R-Fla., and the White House have expressed interest in red flag laws since the shooting, among others, though it's more likely they would be pursued at the state level in the short term. The issue of guns continues to be highly polarizing in Congress, raising questions about whether lawmakers will be able to forge the kind of agreement Rubio is looking for on matters that, in recent history, have not been fertile ground for compromise.

Harley-Davidson Announces Equity Investment In Alta Motors

March 02, 2018

Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG ) had its target price cut by analysts at Wells Fargo & Co from $59.00 to $53.00 in a note issued to investors on Thursday, February 1st. The company also announced a price revision of - Touring and CVO lineup - of its products. Harley has been sitting on its Livewire electric motorcycle concept for the past 4 years with little indication of any other development.

Vols Now Tied For First in SEC After Victory Over Mississippi State

March 02, 2018

The magnitude of the moment isn't lost on any of the Bulldogs either. "We build off our tradition, but I think they've got to carve their own way into their own legacy", Warlick said. "It would be big for Arkansas to beat them tonight and us have a chance to win a championship". Tennessee has been carried this year by its defense.

Times The Walking Dead Foreshadowed Season 8's Big Death

March 02, 2018

There's nothing too spoiler-y in these pics, either, so fans should feel free to flip through the gallery without any fear of having things ruined. Meanwhile, Aaron and Enid search for allies. Viewership waned throughout the seventh season with the premiere high of 17 million viewers dropping to 10.6 million viewers by the midseason finale.

Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre to reopen after Israeli tax spat

March 02, 2018

He stresses churches themselves are exempt, with the changes only affecting establishments like "hotels, halls and businesses" owned by them. But angry religious leaders say their non-church properties provide valuable services for pilgrims and their local flocks, and fund important services like schools and health clinics.

Someone nominated Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize

March 02, 2018

Donald Trump . In fact, the Norwegian Nobel Institute - which selects winners for the prestigious award - has filed a police report after they say someone using a stolen identity made a fraudulent nomination for the U.S. Additionally, Trump once said he would "bomb the s***" out of ISIS and "take out their families". Neither candidates nor those nominating them for the Peace Prize are never identified by the Nobel Committee, but those nominating can publicize their choices.

Tackle Football Ban Clears House Committee

March 02, 2018

Among the phalanx of experts and widows of CTE victims was Tregg Duerson. "He became an individual who struggled with bankruptcy, urges toward physical assault and depression". The elder Duerson shot himself at age 50 after suffering from CTE. Several prominent medical professionals, including Boston University CTE researcher Dr.

Sawgrass Asset Management LLC Sells 1550 Shares of CSX Co. (CSX)

March 02, 2018

Estee Lauder Companies now has $50.85B valuation. The stock decreased 3.14% or $0.43 during the last trading session, reaching $13.26. Bnp Paribas Arbitrage has 14,215 shares. Kistler has invested 0.03% in CSX Corporation (NASDAQ:CSX). (NYSE:EL) for 1.58 million shares. Advsr Asset Mngmt reported 19,028 shares. Pinebridge Invests Ltd Partnership holds 0.02% or 74,840 shares.

Rough sleepers urged to get help during cold snap

March 02, 2018

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City removes statue shrouds following court order

March 02, 2018

A Charlottesville , Va., judge ordered the city Tuesday to uncover its two Confederate statues. "I can not find that council ever intended for [the shrouds] to be temporary and they have never, until recently, even discussed that possibility", said Moore.

Democrat enters US Senate race in Mississippi

March 02, 2018

McDaniel held a Facebook Live broadcast Monday night to announce a rally at Jones County Junior College at noon Wednesday. The Senate seat has been held for a decade by Republican Roger Wicker , who is seeking re-election and is endorsed by President Donald Trump.

Eric Hoskins resigns as Ontario's health minister and MPP for St. Paul's

March 02, 2018

Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau has said that the plan would aim to only cover those without pharmaceutical coverage. Premier Kathleen Wynne appointed him economic development minister in her first cabinet, then made him her health minister after the 2014 election.

President Trump Meets With Republicans, Democrats on Gun Control

March 02, 2018

SCOTT HORSLEY, BYLINE: Hi, Ailsa. One of the few areas where the President did not give GOP lawmakers additional heartburn was on an assault weapons ban, as he made clear that probably would be a bridge too far in terms of any school safety legislation.

US tariffs will 'substantially' increase car prices

March 02, 2018

The Chinese probe is aimed at determining whether the United States is engaging in exporting the product at an unnaturally low price. It was not immediately clear whether President Trump would exempt some countries from the tariffs, as his national security advisers have urged him to do to avoid hurting US allies.

Steel and aluminum tariffs trigger sharp USA stock market sell-off

March 02, 2018

European Commission chief executive Jean-Claude Juncker. Big sectors of the USA economy are major steel consumers, and the material is present in consumer goods from cars to appliances and lawn mowers, said Rufus Yerxa, president of the National Foreign Trade Council in Washington , a business group advocating open trade.

Nagaland, Meghalaya vote in state assembly election

March 02, 2018

The state has a 60-member house, voting will be held only for 59 constituencies. Out of these three states, Meghalaya elections are most important for the Congress . "We have formed the Government in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur". Political heavyweights, alongside their life partners and scions, are battling it out to hold control in Tuesday's Assembly elections at Meghalaya.

'9 to 5' reboot planned with Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin

March 02, 2018

Parton, Fonda and Tomlin are are reportedly keen to return. "Actually all these years, we've talked about doing a sequel to " 9 to 5 " and it never made any real sense until just recently". The story of three office workers who get fed up with their completely ridiculous boss (played to perfection, of course, by everyone's favorite moustached '80s character actor, Dabney Coleman) and decide to teach him a lesson is a real treat, and still has an edge almost 40 years after its release.

Jitan Ram Manjhi quits NDA, set to join Congress-RJD in Mahagathbandhan

March 02, 2018

Manjhi launched frontal attack on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for his liquor law, alleging that 90 per cent of people booked under the prohibition law were from OBC and scheduled caste groups. Manjhi, who is the only MLA from his party in the Bihar Vidhan Sabha, said he would have secured at least 15-16 seats in the 2015 Assembly polls, if BJP had supported it.

Net profit margin of Herbalife Ltd. (HLF) was recorded at 4.9 percent

March 02, 2018

The company has a market cap of $7.8 Billion. ( NYSE HLF ) traded down $0.32 during midday trading on Thursday, reaching $91.78. The Simple Moving Average is arguably the most popular technical analysis tool used by traders. Therefore 43% are positive. Schlumberger Limited. had 140 analyst reports since July 22, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. Qs Investors Ltd Com holds 0% of its portfolio in Herbalife Ltd .

Egypt calls for boycott of BBC after report about disappearances

March 02, 2018

To prove that the report was mistaken, last night a woman claiming to be Zubeida Ibrahim appeared alongside Egyptian TV host Amr Adeeb on the " Kol Youm " show claiming that she had not been abducted, but had secretly married and eloped with another man, and was now living with her son in the Faisal neighbourhood of Cairo.

EFSA confirms pesticides danger to bees

March 02, 2018

The assessment was welcomed by many scientists and environmentalists. "Overall the risk to the three types of bees we have assessed is confirmed", Jose Tarazona , Head of EFSA's Pesticides Unit, said . It argued that any risk can be managed and a ban would cause further harm by forcing farmers to extend agricultural lands. Bees can be exposed to the pesticides by foraging on flowering crops in the field, from pollen and nectar which contain residues of the chemicals.

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