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Top Republican Ryan Slams Trump Tariff Move

March 10, 2018

But those exemptions weren't enough to placate congressional Republicans who have traditionally opposed protectionist action on trade. The rest of the state's delegation should reject Trump's tariffs as well. Johnson reacted Thursday to Trump's decision that was drawing widespread criticism among Republicans. Trump signed a 25 percent import tariff on steel and a 10 percent one on aluminum on Thursday, saying it was for both economic and national security.

Farage on Mysterious Poisoning of Ex-Russian Spy

March 10, 2018

Around 180 troops, including Royal Marines, RAF Regiment troops and chemical warfare specialists, are understood to have been deployed after Scotland Yard requested specialist help. "The most important priority is to expand the representation of the developing region of the world, Africa included", said Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov , who met with African Union (AU) Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat, in Addis Ababa.

Sri Lanka declares emergency amid unrest

March 10, 2018

It was not clear why the initial altercation occurred but after the driver's funeral on Monday, a Sinhalese mob attacked Muslim shops, police said. Several houses and business establishments in the district, belonging to minority Muslim community, were burnt on Monday while the body of a young man was found inside a burnt house today.

Trump's military parade will be without tanks

March 10, 2018

The parade will also include a "heavy air component", the memo said, with military planes flying overhead at the end of the parade. The memo states that there will be no tanks used in the parade, only wheeled vehicles in order to "minimize damage to local infrastructure".

Trump Would Remove Women Deemed "Too Ethnic" From Miss Universe

March 10, 2018

Another former Miss Universe staffer similarly tells them that Trump would weed out candidates who were too "dark-skinned". The report, published as excerpts from Isikoff and Corn's upcoming book " Russian Roulette: The Inside Story of Putin's War on America and the Election of Donald Trump ", comes on the heels of a similar report accusing Trump of rigging the pageant to favor contestants from countries he had business deals with.

China says resolve to protect peace, stability in South China Sea unshakeable

March 10, 2018

It is an worldwide cooperation platform that follows market principles, Wang made the remarks at a press conference on the sidelines of the ongoing annual session of the National People's Congress. Wang called on the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, an eight-nation group dominated by China and Russian Federation, to play a greater role in global diplomacy, saying it has a "bounden duty to maintain peace and stability in our region and beyond".

Trump, Turnbull working on steel tariff exemption agreement

March 10, 2018

South Korea, the third-largest steel exporter to the United States and a strategic ally on the Korean peninsula, called for calm. "We cannot see how the European Union, friends and allies in North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, can be a threat to worldwide security in the USA", she said.

China accuses Trump of damaging global trade after hiking steel, aluminum tariffs

March 10, 2018

China's Ministry of Commerce said China would assess any damage caused by the US move and "firmly defend its legitimate rights and interests". "We will urge the global community to refrain from adopting measures that inhibit free trade", said the minister, Paik Un-gyu, according to a ministry statement.

Ryan, Johnson speak out against Trump tariffs

March 10, 2018

The talks are expected to resume early next month. ArcelorMittal, the world's biggest steelmaker, said while governments were right to take a tough approach to unfair trade, the only way to create a sustainable industry was for "steel-producing nations to work together to address global overcapacity".

Evo Morales: El mejor homenaje para Chávez es fortalecer la unidad regional

March 10, 2018

El ex Mandatario murió el 5 de marzo de 2013, producto de un cáncer que lo aquejaba desde 2011. Jaua resaltó en entrevista a Venezolana de Televisión que la concreción del proyecto bolivariano concebido por Chávez hace más de 18 años es el arma fundamental ante amenazas y agresiones por parte de Estados Unidos y la derecha internacional contra Venezuela .

Shelling puts aid delivery in Ghouta at risk

March 10, 2018

Air strikes reportedly started back up Friday after the International Committee of the Red Cross entered the area to deliver food supplies. "Food for civilians was in short supply", he said. UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi on Friday called the conflict a " colossal human tragedy ". "We came because of the intensity of the bombing", said Abu Mohammed, a 32-year-old famer who had left his cows, sheep and farm equipment to join thousands of others fleeing to Douma, further ...

Australia May Still Avoid Tariffs

March 10, 2018

He said that Canada and Mexico are exempt while negotiations are underway for the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), and other countries the U.S. "So we are making contacts at every level throughout the administration, including business representatives, to make our case". "We have a very close relationship with Australia", he said.

Miami Beach Club Loses Business License After Horse Stunt Gone Wrong

March 10, 2018

The animal appears to be uninjured and seems to calm down after a few seconds. Another Facebook user, by the name of Ceci Be, wrote that "owners and all those present at that moment are responsible for animal cruelty ". 'I will not stop posting and spamming everyone's feed until this club has been penalized for their crime, ' she continued. For those of you at @mokaiofficial who participated and allowed this to happen, IT IS Animal Cruelty.

Brenda Lucki to lead RCMP as force struggles with bullying, sexism

March 10, 2018

Brenda Lucki speaks while Ralph Goodale, minister of public safety and emergency preparedness and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau look on during a press event at RCMP "Depot" Division in Regina, Saskatchewan on Friday March 9, 2018. This means that no stone will be left unturned. "We know we have a lot of work to do.to restore the RCMP to the full position of trust that it really should have in the eyes of Canadians", Trudeau said.

Saudi Arabia 'to sign United Kingdom defence deal' after Crown Prince's visit

March 10, 2018

The chaos in the Middle Eastern has spurred a series of fighter acquisition from the region. Britain and Saudi Arabia took a step closer to a multi-billion pound arms deal on Friday, touching on the most inflammatory element of their relationship at the end of an official visit to London which has mixed warm diplomacy with angry street protest.

Winners of MTA's first genius award announced

March 10, 2018

The winners of the MTA's Transit Genius Challenge , which was first announced last spring, have been selected. The MTA has been in an official state of emergency since the summer of 2017. One of the winning ideas include adding more cars to subway trains without elongating platforms, which would sort out stations into A and B categories and allow for selective boarding, according to the MTA.

Trump pardons Navy sailor who went to jail for sub photos

March 10, 2018

Trump repeatedly invoked the sailor, Kristian Saucier, during his presidential campaign after he was imprisoned for taking the pictures, saying Saucier's life was "ruined" though he did "nothing" compared to Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton .

Stocks on Hotspot- Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:CAR)

March 10, 2018

Long-term investors should review current trend forecasts and yearly or five-year trend graphs to understand whether the stock is bearish or bullish or to determine whether the company is performing well. It also increased its holding in Alliance Holdings Gp Lp (NASDAQ:AHGP) by 51,200 shares in the quarter, for a total of 675,000 shares, and has risen its stake in Ciner Res Lp.

Students demanding legislative action on gun safety

March 10, 2018

The Senate voted 20-18 Monday for the bill that's a response to the February 14 school shootings in Parkland that left 17 people dead. "It's a school safety and mental illness bill". The package ( SB 7026 ) has been overshadowed by debate about a "school marshal" program that would allow specially trained school personnel, including teachers, deputized by county sheriffs to bring guns to schools.

Bradley unveils £12bn budget for Northern Ireland

March 09, 2018

Bradley said: "There are acute pressures across public services [in Northern Ireland] to be addressed in 2018/19". More than £400m of the £1bn the Democratic Unionist party extracted from the Conservatives to prop up Theresa May's government has been added to a new budget for Northern Ireland .

Slovakia protest largest since 1989 anti-communism rallies

March 09, 2018

Kuciak was working on a story linking businessmen operating in the country with the Italian Mafia before his death. "Politicians in power have lost our trust", said protester Maria Kuliovska, a 30-year-old mother on maternity leave. "We want society to remain peaceful and calm and [Slovakia's] top three officials will do their best to prevent the events of recent days from being politically exploited", Mr Danko said in a brief statement.

'Riverdale' Stars Call Out Cosmopolitan Philippines For Photoshopped Slim-Down

March 10, 2018

According to the 11-photo story , Lili did a shoot with Camila Mendes for the February cover of Cosmo US. "[Lili] and I feel disrespected and disturbed by the sight of our photoshopped bodies in [ Cosmopolitan Philippines ]", Mendes wrote on Instagram stories.

'Sopranos' prequel film in the works with David Chase script

March 10, 2018

Chase was instrumental in creating The Sopranos . The chairman of the Warner Bros. The trade blog says that some of the beloved characters from the series will appear in the new film , but they haven't said which. Nevertheless, he would help select a director. It starred the late James Gandolfini as the fictional crime boss Tony Soprano , who suffered panic attacks and consulted a psychiatrist about how to balance his work as a unsafe gangster with being a good family man.

Special Terror Zone: Pakistan Has A New Name, Courtesy India

March 09, 2018

Last September, at the UN General Assembly in New York, India said "Pakistan is now " Terroristan ", with a flourishing industry producing and exporting global terrorism". Tahir Andrabi, deputy permanent representative, called on India to stop killing Kashmiri civilians while speaking at the Human Right Councils. The protestors strongly condemned the unabated human rights violations in Kashmir and demanded immediate shifting back of all the Kashmiri prisoners.

Canada, Mexico exempt from tariffs once NAFTA deal signed

March 09, 2018

But suffice to say - the ongoing NAFTA talks and President Trump's threat to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum have had a significant effect on the loonie. The aluminum tariff, while supporting 1,900 USA aluminum smelting jobs, would cost the country at least 23,000 manufacturing jobs and as much as US$45 billion, according to a report by Harbor Aluminum Intelligence Unit.

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MMC) Insider Daniel S. Glaser Sells 41504 Shares

March 09, 2018

Smithfield Trust Co has invested 0.07% in Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. Advisor Group Inc. now owns 21,780 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $1,826,000 after acquiring an additional 651 shares in the last quarter. (NYSE:CMI). Barclays Public Ltd Com holds 0.03% of its portfolio in Cummins Inc. Harrington Investments INC boosted its holdings in Marsh & McLennan Companies by 1.8% in the fourth quarter.

'I'm guilty' former Texas university student says

March 09, 2018

The video shows Elliott repeatedly walking the line while telling the cop: "Kill me now, please". They also said Elliott did not apply brakes before the impact. "I just want to say to the victim's family that I'm sorry from the deepest of my heart", she said, "and I know that an apology doesn't do much, I know it doesn't, but I pray for forgiveness every day".

Zakaria Mumuni admits Aduana Stars lacked killer instinct against ES Setif

March 10, 2018

And in enlivening the players ahead of the match, former Al Khartoum Watani coach, Kwesi Appiah, has promised to hand Black Stars call up to the players who will make the difference the team. The Fire Boys could become the first Ghanaian club to make it to the group stages of the competition since Berekum Chelsea in 2012 if they overcome ES Setif hurdle in a two-legged tie.

Royal Bank of Canada Reiterates €5.50 Price Target for Banco Santander

March 09, 2018

Banco Santander ( BME SAN ) traded down €0.01 ($0.01) during trading hours on Thursday, reaching €5.46 ($6.74). The company has Beta Value of 1.8 and ATR value of 0.33. Scotia Capital Inc. now owns 50,320 shares of the bank's stock worth $329,000 after purchasing an additional 10,799 shares during the period. Banco Santander-Chile had a return on equity of 18.00% and a net margin of 20.98%.

Boeing Co (BA) Shares Sold by Afam Capital Inc

March 09, 2018

Insiders own 0.28% of the company's stock. 4,319,391 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 6,220,000. Boeing (NYSE:BA) traded down $1.88 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, hitting $347.04. The firm earned "Buy" rating on Thursday, February 4 by DA Davidson. The company has market cap of $7.24 billion. The stock of AT&T Inc. As per Friday, November 4, the company rating was upgraded by Sandler O'Neill.

Red carpet, and protests, greet Saudi crown prince in Britain

March 10, 2018

And with meetings falling on the widely celebrated International Women's Day, there was much focus on empowering women and the importance of them in any society including Saudi Arabia. Mr Watkins criticised the welcome given to the crown prince, saying that in Yemen the Saudis were "orchestrating what will potentially become the worst starvation in the last 50 years".

Video shows Georgia officer's reported kidnapping, police chase

March 10, 2018

Wallace asked the driver to exit the vehicle and called for backup. Eyzaiya Moody and Walter Gadson Jr were passengers in the vehicle. Police say all three suspects, Cory Moody, Eyzaiya Moody and Walter Gadson Jr., are gang members from MA.

Delhi traders call for 'bandh' against sealing drive

March 09, 2018

He said the AAP government will also pass a resolution in the Delhi Assembly's budget session, which is set to start from March 16, urging the Central government to bring an ordinance to stop the sealing drive. Till now, over 1,500 commercial establishments have been sealed across the city. "The proposals of DDA (Delhi Development Authority) for amendment in Master Plan 2021 are very confusing since every proposal contain certain riders and conditions which are hard to follow and as such the ...

Trump orders tariffs on steel, aluminum imports

March 09, 2018

China described it as a "serious attack" on the system of global trade. President Trump said a trade war would be good for the economy, however, 107 Republican lawmakers have signed a letter opposing the move. What about inside the US? Widespread tariffs could add to inflationary pressures, which could increase the likelihood of additional rate increases by the Federal Reserve and negatively impact bonds.

MH370 remains 'in our prayers and hearts', says Najib

March 10, 2018

Flight MH370 disappeared on March 8, 2014 with 239 passengers and crew onboard on a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. "Our commitment to the families and to the citizens of Malaysia remains steadfast as we continue to complete the search mission by Ocean Infinity to find the answers that we all seek, " he said "Our thoughts and prayers will always be with the families and loved ones of those on board flight MH370".

Community Health Systems (CYH) Shares Up 6.7% Following Earnings Beat

March 09, 2018

NORRINGTON LORRIE M also sold $2.78 million worth of Autodesk, Inc. The return on assets stands at -3.2%, Return on Equity now is -48% and the Return on Investment value is -4.7%. (NYSE:CYH) for 168,842 shares. Note that a higher debt obligation increases the risk around investing in the loss-making company. Its up 0.23, from 1.19 in 2017Q2.

NYT publishing obits of women they overlooked in the last 150 years

March 09, 2018

Wells , poet Qiu Jin and photographer Diane Arbus, whose stories the Times had not covered at the time of their deaths. This International Women's Day, The New York Times is honoring game-changing, but often forgotten, women in a special way.

Danish inventor denies murder of journalist Kim Wall as trial begins

March 09, 2018

The defendant told the court that Miss Wall had a "very, very lovely night" until the moment she died. A courtroom sketch showing Peter Madsen (L) and police prosecutor Jacob Buch-Jepsen. Madsen is saved from sinking submarine south of Copenhagen. Madsen was picked up unharmed. An audio file of a radio exchange between Madsen and maritime officials from August 11 - the day after Madsen and Wall embarked on their submarine trip- was also played.

Amid Macron visit, Congress raises new Rafale allegations

March 09, 2018

Furthermore, the Inter-Governmental Agreement which ensured that India would get the lowest price of the Rafale aircraft in comparison to other buyers was mooted, since the annual report shows that Qatar and Egypt obtained the jets more cheaply.

Court delivers Belgium's first conviction of 'sexism in a public place'

March 09, 2018

In November, a Brussels criminal court found the man guilty of sexism, slander and threatening a police officer and fined him €3000, or roughly $AU4760. Eyschen maintains that more than 30 percent of Belgium's 40,000 police officers are female. Gilles Blondeau , a spokesman for the public prosecutor's office, said police officers are "frequently" insulted or threatened during arrests, but condemned the defendant's sexist remarks.

Efforts to combat Russian meddling aren't going well, says United States general

March 09, 2018

And despite the United States spending over a year peeling apart Russia's influence on the 2016 presidential election, Scaparrotti wasn't satisfied with the U.S. General Curtis Scaparrotti said he was also anxious about Russian influence in the Balkans. "I think that they're talking to us as well as others to purchase a system that's interoperable in North Atlantic Treaty Organisation.

Teen charged in on-campus shooting of Huffman High School student

March 09, 2018

Due to their diligent work a person of interest has been taken into custody. Further information about the case was not released. The shooting happened Wednesday as classes let out at the school, exactly three weeks after 17 people were gunned down at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High in Parkland, Fla.

Shots Reportedly Fired at Yountville Veterans Home

March 09, 2018

The Veterans Home is located at 260 California Drive near Domaine Chandon and Vintners Golf Club. The home is under lockdown after reports of shots fired, according to a spokesperson at the veteran's home, NBC Bay Area reports . No injuries have been reported. Residents and employees at the Vets Home were reported sheltering in place while law enforcement surrounded the building containing the suspect.

The American Tower (AMT) Price Target Lowered to $162.00 at Citigroup

March 09, 2018

About 1.88 million shares traded. American Tower Corporation (NYSE: AMT ) has risen 23.66% since March 8, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 6.96% the S&P500. 79 funds opened positions while 125 raised stakes. 609.74 million shares or 0.30% less from 611.55 million shares in 2017Q2 were reported. Meiji Yasuda Life Insur invested in 0.1% or 4,810 shares.

Florida passes bill to end most child marriages

March 09, 2018

The General Revenue Budget is $156 million more than a year ago. The House spent hours considering several amendments to the bill that was passed by the Senate. This comes after a Senate committee passed the reform bill with a 7 to 4 vote. On Thursday afternoon, the Senate unanimously passed their bill and just before 11 p.m.

Rene Boucher pleads guilty to attacking his neighbor Sen. Rand Paul

March 09, 2018

Boucher was released on a $25,000 unsecured bond on Friday and is not allowed to contact Paul or his family. In statements to the Kentucky State Police and the FBI, Boucher admitted to running onto Paul's property and tackling the senator while he was not looking.

'Pharma Bro' says he made mistakes, apologizes ahead of his sentencing

March 09, 2018

His attorney argued that he deserved 18 months or less and shouldn't be punished for being outspoken. He's been in jail since September of past year and is now awaiting sentencing, but the presiding judge has already ordered Shkreli to forfeit about $7.36 million worth of assets.

Former RTÉ producer Kieran Creaven jailed for 18 months for sex offences

March 09, 2018

Kieran Creaven believed he was meeting a thirteen year old girl when he traveled to England in December of last year. He sent her a picture of his penis over Facebook messages and the girl told him she had never seen one before. Kieran Creaven was initially due to be sentenced last month, but will now appear for sentencing at Leeds Crown Court later. He was jailed after pleading guilty at a previous hearing to attempting to meet a child following grooming for a sexual goal and of ...

VA's Shulkin Doesn't Trust White House Appointees — WashPost

March 09, 2018

The VA was mired in several problems when Shulkin took over a year ago, including a wait list scandal that resulted in dozens of veterans dying while waiting to see a doctor and unsanitary conditions at VA facilities nationwide. Among those allegedly seeking Shulkin's ouster are public affairs chief John Ullyot, legislative affairs head Brooks Tucker and top aide Jake Leinenkugel, who all clashed with Shulkin over policies seen to be out of step with the Trump administration, as well as hires ...

US trading partners, businesses say tariffs will backfire

March 09, 2018

United Kingdom trade minister Liam Fox insisted tariffs were the wrong response to steel overproduction and said that he would be seeking an exemption too when he visits the U.S. For more than four decades, IN has been the top steel producing state IN the country, cranking out more than 27 percent of the nation's steel. While he failed to detail what other countries could be exempt from the steep tariffs , he did say that the plan would show flexibility to "those that are ...

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