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US State Department Issues Travel Alert To Playa Del Carmen

March 09, 2018

The advisory notes that the United States issued an alert on Wednesday warning American citizens that information had been received about a security threat in the coastal resort town. Also, the State Department has closed its consular office there and banned USA government employees from traveling to the city. Playa del Carmen is located about 46 miles (76 km) south of Mexico's top beach destination, Cancun, part of a long strip of white sand beach-front resorts that attracts worldwide ...

Maharashtra : Farmers head towards Mumbai from Nashik to protest against government

March 09, 2018

Importantly, the budget session of the state legislature is underway. They would submit a memorandum of their demands to the government. "We will reach the Mantralaya by Monday afternoon with a list of our demands". The organisation also wants the state to implement recommendations of the Swaminathan Commission, which include better minimum support price for farm produce.

Indian Railways passengers can now transfer their train ticket to someone else

March 09, 2018

A traveler can transfer his affirmed ticket to another person from his family, which means, father, mother, sibling, sister, child, little girl, a couple. A written request by that authoritative figure will allow the transfer of the ticket to another student from the same institution. The office can likewise be profited by a party of cadets of National Cadet Corps who have affirmed reservation ticket/tickets, however, need to transfer it/them to some other cadet.

Delhi HC to EC: Allot pressure cooker symbol to Dhinakaran

March 09, 2018

Dhinakaran) and his group of persons to use a common symbol (preferably " Pressure Cooker " as used by the Petitioner during the last election for the R.K. Rejecting their contentions, the court said that Dhinakaran's faction can not be compelled to register as a new political party and then apply to EC for a symbol as then his plea laying claim to the two-leaves symbol would become a fait accompli.

China Vows Retaliation if Trump Engages in Trade War

March 09, 2018

Disregarding the region's clarion call for cooperation, under the pretext of upholding freedom of navigation, the U.S. has repeatedly sent warships to the disputed waters in the South China Sea , where their intrusive and accident-prone operations pose a threat to shipping and unnecessarily put the region on edge.

Stanford rolls over California in first round of Pac-12 Tournament

March 09, 2018

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Aaron Holiday saw the lane open and took it - over and over. Darting and dashing his way through Stanford's defense, Holiday matched a career high with 34 points, dished out eight assists and grabbed seven rebounds in UCLA's 88-77 victory over Cardinal in the Pac-12 Tournament quarterfinals on Thursday.

27 new renewable energy projects for Eskom - Jeff Radebe

March 09, 2018

Eskom has been stalling on payment of the projects, despite former president Jacob Zuma having announced two years ago that the projects would go ahead. The projects are spread out in all nine provinces, but the bulk of the jobs - 59% - will be in the Northern Cape, followed by 15% in the Eastern Cape and 13% in North West.

Gauri Lankesh murder case: Accused sent to SIT custody for five days

March 09, 2018

Gauri, 55, was the outspoken editor of Gauri Lankesh Patrike, which was known for its frank editorials. According to reliable sources in the Bengaluru Police, Naveen Kumar, in his mid-30s, is a resident of Mandya district in the state and is associated with the Hindu Yuva Sena.

Snapchat will now let you tag your friends in Stories

March 09, 2018

Tagging on posts may seem familiar to some of you and that's because Snapchat's biggest rival - Instagram - has had it for a while now. For one, there is no autofill feature which, on Instagram, would let you view a list of usernames that match what you're typing in.

Kenyans react to Raila, Uhuru meeting

March 09, 2018

The meeting aimed at toning down political temperatures, he said. Mr Simekha was however quick to assure that Nasa would still hold even after the Friday morning meeting between the country's two senior politicians. "It is good for the country", he said. Kenya's president and opposition leader have met for talks. A year ago before the repeat 26th elections, seven leaders from Central led by former Kiambu Governor William Kabogo and Martha Karua, in a statement to the press called on ...

Expired certificate bricks all of Oculus's Rift VR headsets

March 09, 2018

The company says that the credit will be added within the next 7 days, so if you don't see it reflected right away, don't fret. All of Oculus's Rift headsets faced several hours of downtime after an expired certificate apparently soft-bricked all the Rift VR headsets.

No Late Injury Worries For Ireland

March 09, 2018

It has beaten Ireland in Dublin only once in 20 years. "But that was a mistake because if you do that in tests you can easily lose control". But with the 2019 World Cup in Japan looming into view, this is a good opportunity to examine his squad depth.

China's Exports Surge In February

March 09, 2018

Beijing has accused Trump of threatening the global trade regulation system by taking action under USA law instead of through the World Trade Organization. The amount is a drop in the bucket when compared with the record US$375.2 billion trade deficit the USA racked up with China previous year. And while the full economic impact remains unknown, the political fallout was swift with the top Republican in Congress Paul Ryan publicly denouncing Trump's move, and vowing to push him to narrow ...

Russian ex-spy still seriously ill - UK Home Secretary

March 09, 2018

Ms Rudd told ITV's Good Morning Britain that Sergei Skripal , 66, and his daughter Yulia , 33, were still in a " very serious condition " following the plot on Sunday. Speaking to reporters during a visit to the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa , Lavrov said Russian officials had not received a single fact or piece of concrete evidence about what happened to Skripal and his daughter.

South Korean actor at centre of sex abuse allegations found dead

March 09, 2018

Jo Min Ki was scheduled to appear before prosecutors on Monday, 12 March, over allegations he sexually assaulted students at Cheongju University, where he taught acting from 2010 until he was sacked earlier this year. "And then he raped me again", she said. He presented himself to prosecutors on Friday for questioning, apologising and saying he would cooperate with the investigation.

Grab to buy Uber's southeast Asia business

March 09, 2018

Uber is selling parts of its Southeast Asia operations to local rival Grab, getting a piece of the action in the process, according to USA media reports. SoftBank , Uber's largest shareholder, also owns a 30 percent stake in Grab. The US ride hailing firm announced a partnership with Singapore's top taxi operator ComfortDelgro in December.

Travel ban issued for tractor trailers on major roads throughout NY

March 09, 2018

The ban also affects I-88 from Binghamton to Albany, I-81 from the Pennsylvania line to the New York State Thruway and Route 17 in Binghamton to I-84.

Israeli, US forces hold joint military drill in Israel

March 09, 2018

European Command (EUCOM) are meeting the challenge of simulations created to improve the abilities of the two forces to better coordinate their efforts on the battlefield. and Israel - a relationship built on trust developed over decades of cooperation", said U.S. Marine Corps Col. Farrell J. Sullivan, the 26th MEU commanding officer.

The Analysts Set Sealed Air Corp (SEE) Price Target at $50.27

March 09, 2018

Sealed Air Corporation (NYSE:SEE) has declined 6.94% since March 8, 2017 and is downtrending. Sealed Air Corporation (NYSE:SEE) now has a Weekly Volatility of 2.56% percent while its Monthly Volatility is at 2.69% percent. The business had revenue of $1.23 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.19 billion. The stock was sold at an average price of $48.98, for a total value of $146,940.00.

United Kingdom ministers' Brexit analysis 'proves power grab plans'

March 09, 2018

The Cabinet Office said the amendment will mean that all European Union powers that "intersect with devolved competencies" will go directly to Holyrood and Cardiff Bay. He promised further talks with the devolved administrations in the hope of reaching agreement around how this "relatively small number of European Union powers" are managed in the early days of Brexit.

Valdez vs Quigg Pre-Fight Breakdown with Lotierzo

March 09, 2018

This is a fight that excites me. "I will make sure on Saturday that they regret picking me and I am confident we will do the job". Servania was trying things which were working and I'd already seen certain things so I know I was right and I've got more things to work on..

Iranian-Canadian scientist's widow not allowed to travel

March 09, 2018

Ramin cried as he described the moment he and his brother had to leave his mother in Tehran. "I don't want her to be alone for one single second". "She said, 'I just want you guys to be safe and away from this awful place. Bilateral ties between Iran and Canada worsened in 2003 when an Iranian-Canadian photojournalist, Zahra Kazemi, died in Tehran's Evin prison while in custody.

Casey's General Stores Inc. Earnings Advance In Q3

March 09, 2018

Casey's General Stor ( CASY ) has a 14-day ATR of 3.17. Melvin Capital Management Lp acquired 200,000 shares as Caseys Gen Stores Inc (CASY)'s stock declined 2.30%. The firm has "Buy" rating by Gabelli given on Friday, February 16. The stock of Casey's General Stores , Inc. (NASDAQ:CASY) on Wednesday, December 9 with "Hold" rating .

Former child protective services investigator arrested

March 09, 2018

Steven Urban, 29, who had been working as a child protective investigator at the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office for six years, was arrested at his Largo home Thursday, according to the sheriff's office. He "made up" all the files, witness interviews and "false stories about what he did". In two cases, children were removed from the family and placed in foster care.

Atletico Madrid take commanding first-leg lead over Lokomotiv Moscow

March 09, 2018

Atletico Madrid open up a 3-0 first-leg lead in their Europa League last-16 tie against Lokomotiv Moscow with a commanding performance at the Wanda Metropolitano. With three in between we had more tranquility and the game was more continuous and fast. "We will have to adapt in the best way so that this result has weight in the second leg".

S/Leone presidential vote 'heading for run-off'

March 09, 2018

The organization says its votes tally suggests that the two leading contenders to replace outgoing President Ernest Bai Koroma have not claimed 55 percent of the ballot to avoid a run-off. Meanwhile the SLPP said it has reliable information that the APC planned to put pressure on the electoral process by releasing fake figures and paving the way to declare its candidate the victor in the polls.

Woman suffering 'psychotic break' leads deputies on chase spanning four hours

March 09, 2018

According to Sheriff Joe Lopinto, a man alerted authorities that his wife was having a "psychotic break" and had their children in her vehicle. Lopinto said that deputies called off the chase for the safety of the children. Lopinto said the woman allegedly told the 6-year-old to take the 4-year-old and get out of the vehicle. Lopinto said the 13-year-old was still in the auto with the woman when she rammed into two deputy vehicles.

Weather Forecast For The San Francisco Bay Area

March 09, 2018

Before a mix of snow and rain comes to the area on Tuesday , we can expect a couple of pleasant days. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Will go with highs in the low-mid 40s northeast of a line from Marysville down to Lawrence with highs in the upper 40s-low 50s southwest of that line.

Catholic Church 'an empire of misogyny' - McAleese

March 09, 2018

She described the church's leadership as "largely mediocre" and said women were "not impressed by your stewardship". She criticised the church's "man-made toxins of misogyny, of homophobia, to say nothing of shameful antisemitism, with their legacy of damaged and wasted lives and deeply embedded institutional dysfunction".

Tory members threaten legal action to extend registration for leadership vote

March 09, 2018

Hartley Lefton said the verification process is being extended due to a "continued stream" of members seeking verification PINs, adding that by mid-afternoon more than 40,000 party members had cast ballots in the race. "If people have a membership, went out and bought a $10 membership or renewed their membership, they expect to have a vote in this leadership". "The political elites, they distribute PIN numbers to a special group, and I don't know who picks this group, and then Mr.

On Int'l Women's day, PM Modi remembers Kunwar Bai

March 09, 2018

On March 8 - the occasion of International Women's Day - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tribute to Chhattisgarh's late social activist Kunwar Bai, who was chosen as a mascot for the " Swachh Bharat Abhiyan". The Prime Minister had addressed her as "Ma Kunwar Bai Yadav" during the Rajnandgaon rally. In a series of posts on Twitter, the prime minister also urged people to write about women who had inspired them and use the hash tag #SheInspiresMe.

Amy Adams selected as National's finance spokesperson

March 09, 2018

Bridges announced the role ahead of his main reshuffle which is expected next week, saying it was to show that the economy remained National's top priority. Adams was associate finance minister for the previous year of the National Government. Both Labour and National have had men in the finance role since then.

Iraqi court sentences Islamic State leader's sister to death

March 09, 2018

In his statement, Bayrkdar said the woman "admitted to belonging to the terrorist organization", but did not provide any further details or what years she cooperated with al-Qaeda in Iraq. Mosul was under the IS control since mid-2014 until it was completely liberated and recaptured by the Iraqi army a year ago. But the country declared victory over IS last December, after driving the militants from northern and central Iraq.

LSU falls to Mississippi State in 1st round of SEC Tournament

March 09, 2018

The Mississippi State Bulldogs (21-10) are riding in a two-game losing streak prior to this game. As one of the worst 3-point shooting teams in the country, Mississippi State used the flurry to build an early lead. But by then most of the damage had been done by the Bulldogs as they shot 64 percent in the first half (16-of-25) and 9-of-12 from the arc. Mississippi State: A hot-shooting night keeps the Bulldogs alive for another game.

Family of Christina Morris Notified After Human Remains Found in Anna

March 09, 2018

Mother Jonni McElroy, and grandparents Linda and David Morris put up "Missing" posters for Christina Morris outside The Parks at Legacy on August 21, 2015. Police are not saying the skeleton is Morris', but several news outlets report that deputies contacted Morris' family. "As of now, the Collin County Sheriff's Office crime scene, as well as the Plano police crime scene are back there processing the scene and collecting any evidence that may remain", he said.

Réplica de la UIA a Macri: "No me gustan las bravuconadas"

March 09, 2018

El dirigente de la entidad reconoció que las críticas del Presidente argentino y del ministro Cabrera no cayeron bien en el mundo empresarial. El conflicto escaló ayer cuando el dirigente de la UIA José Urtubey criticó "las bravuconadas y descalificaciones" del Gobierno hacia la central fabril.

European Union crowdfunding regulations proposed alongside new fintech action plan

March 09, 2018

The European Commission has unveiled a financial technology (fintech) action plan that includes a cross-bloc "passport" for crowdfunding platforms. "To compete globally, Europe's innovative companies need access to capital, space to experiment and scale to grow", said Valdis Dombrovskis, Vice-President responsible for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union.

Organic Fat-free Milk Sales Market Analysis 2018 By Requirements, Demands and Supply

March 09, 2018

The analysis study sheds lightweight on a number of the main drivers and restraints factors influencing the expansion of the Goat Milk Infant Formula market . The bottom-up methodology has been used in Goat Milk Infant Formula report back to approaching the size of the framework in Goat Milk Infant Formula market from the revenue of key players .

Philippines Terrorist Petition Virtual Hit List

March 09, 2018

In a petition filed in a Manila court last month, the department of justice listed more than 600 people it wanted to be categorised as rebels for "using acts of terror" to undermine the government. "The attack against the Special Rapporteur is taking place in the context of widespread extrajudicial executions and ongoing attacks against voices who are critical of the current Government, including human rights defenders".

Dog attacks, kills 8-day-old baby in Virginia, reports say

March 09, 2018

The home is located in the Seminary community located 7 miles from the Wise County, Virginia, border. Parson said the baby girl had extensive injuries to the upper part of her body. The family has two other children. By the time deputies arrived, the child's father had already left with the infant for Lonesome Pine Hospital in Big Stone Gap.

Neighbor: Police begged to tend to dying Missouri officer

March 09, 2018

In a press release today, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said the original 911 call consisted of two women arguing on an open line, with nobody speaking directly to 911 operators. "It is tragic that happened". But the fact is they were in the act of committing crimes within that house. "And that point in time that's when the tragedy occurred".

Love jihad case: SC liberates Hadiya, restores her marriage

March 09, 2018

A bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices AM Khanwilkar and DY Chandrachud set aside the Kerala High Court order annulling their marriage and based the decision on Hadiya's submission earlier that she had married Jahan out of her own free will.

China calls for accelerated investment pact negotiations with EU

March 09, 2018

A quick recap on what's taken place so far this year: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un signaled a willingness to participate in the PyeongChang Winter Olympics in South Korea during his New Year's address. and would not need nuclear weapons if the country s security was guaranteed. Wang also brought up another Chinese proposal for solving the Korean issue: the idea of pursuing denuclearization and normalization of the overall security situation in parallel but simultaneous negotiations.

Alberta politicians to debate motion on pipelines as legislature set to reconvene

March 09, 2018

The session opens Thursday with a speech from the throne, and Government House Leader Brian Mason says the first order of business the following Monday is a debate on pipelines. "We understand it's critically important for our economy", Morneau said at a press conference in Calgary. "I'm encouraged by some of the actions the (New Democrats) have taken on this file".

Police standoff in Long Beach with armed man

March 09, 2018

Around 6 p.m., police moved in, Johnson said, with the SWAT team shooting the man with non-lethal, 40-mm, rubber-baton rounds before using lethal force. He appeared to have a gun in his hand, according to officers. No officers were injured in the incident. Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia tweeted that police had escorted employees out of City Hall and that "everyone is safe".

Crazy Volume Spikes for: Oasis Petroleum Inc. (OAS)

March 09, 2018

Lennar Corp now has $18.53B valuation. The PEG ratio is used to determine a stock's value while taking the company's earnings growth into account, and is considered to provide a more complete picture than the P/E. Renaissance Tech Limited Liability holds 0.04% or 3.45M shares in its portfolio. Hbk Invests L P reported 510,143 shares or 0.04% of all its holdings.

Ousted Tripura CM Manik Sarkar to live in a CPM office room

March 09, 2018

CPI-M office secretary Haripada Das said the veteran leader had said that he would "eat what is cooked in the party office kitchen". The couple has no children. BJP and its ally Indigenous People's Front of Tripura (IPFT) scripted history by winning 35 of the 59 seats that went to polls in Tripura, ousting the CPI (M) which won only in 17 assembly constituencies.

Gowda urges Centre to ensure Cauvery water for lift irrigation projects

March 09, 2018

Nariman on whether to file the review petition before the Supreme Court seeking review of its order dated February 16, 2018, allocating an additional 14.75 tmc feet water to Karnataka and directing the Centre to constitute a dispute redressal mechanism to regulate sharing of water between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

Osinbajo marks 61st birthday in Aso Rock

March 09, 2018

Our prayer is that God will continue to watch over you, continue to fill you with wisdom and understanding. Among those who attended the brief ceremony at the Vice President's wing included the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, Minister of Budget and National Planning, Udoma Udo Udoma.

Maharashtra: 13 workers injured after fire breaks out at chemical factory

March 09, 2018

The MIDC area, where the fire started, has at least 18 plants. "Novaphene, Unimax, Prachi, Arti, Bharat Rasayan, Darbar". Some reports suggest that a blast in one of the boiler rooms was the main cause behind the explosion. The first blast occurred in Novaphene Specialties Private Limited in E-107 unit of MIDC at around 11.10 p.m on Thursday. As a precautionary measure, roads have been cordoned off, and power to 57 industrial units (20 high tension (HT) units and 37 low tension (LT) units) ...

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