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Another Winter Storm This Weekend?

March 11, 2018

Even if the storm fails to develop to its full nor'easter potential, it may cause further interruptions in fix and restoration operations following the early March storm. On Monday morning, the storm would redevelop off the Mid-Atlantic coast bringing snow from Washington D.C.to New York City. As has been the case with the prior nor'easters in the past couple of weeks, small craft should remain in port as the storm approaches.

Pyongyang or Panmunjeom for Kim-Trump meeting?

March 11, 2018

The US carries out extensive military exercises on and around the Korean Peninsula, and also has 11 military bases and 28,500 troops in South Korea - a hangover from from the 1950-53 war. Previous North Korean leaders have sought face-to-face talks with consecutive U.S. presidents, who consistently rebuffed the idea. By the "great courageous decision of our Supreme Leader, we can take the new aspect to secure the peace and stability in the Korean Peninsula and the East Asia region", Pak ...

Congress May Be Headed By Someone Outside Family In Future: Sonia Gandhi

March 11, 2018

Sonia said she chose to take the political plunge when she saw that the Congress was going through a very hard phase. "There are many Congressmen, you can ask them", said Sonia Gandhi when asked if she is the only glue for the party. "Was India really a giant black hole before May 2014 and start marching to progress only four years ago. Is this claim not an insult to the intelligence of our people?" She said callous remarks were being made about changing the Constitution that "point to a ...

EU, Japan seek clarity from crunch U.S. trade talks

March 11, 2018

U.S. President Donald Trump set import tariffs on Thursday of 25 percent on steel and 10 percent on aluminium but exempted Canada and Mexico and offered the possibility of excluding other allies, backtracking from an earlier stance. Warning Trump's plans could lead to "a serious trade dispute" between Washington and the rest of the world, Tusk said European Union leaders would hold an emergency debate on the issue at a summit in Brussels on 22 and 23 March.

Cowboys fall to Lobos 85-75 in Mountain West quarter-finals

March 10, 2018

The Lobos will play in the championship for the first time since 2014 when they meet San Diego State in the final Saturday. Troy Simons led the way for the Lobos with 17 points and two steals. Utah State (17-17) went without a field goal for more than eight minutes and was scoreless for almost seven as New Mexico used a 24-2 run to take a 14-point lead late in the first half.

Spirit of Competitive and Cooperative Federalism Good For Country, Says PM Modi

March 11, 2018

The two-day conference, organised at the initiative of Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan , aims to provide a platform to MPs, MLAs and MLCs from across the country to share their experiences and learn from each other's success stories on developmental issues.

Coffee shop inflamed after declining to serve police officers

March 11, 2018

The post was panned online, with some social media users pointing out that the coffee shop refused to serve a sergeant who is also the president of the Latino Police Officers Association of Alameda County. This is especially true given that, according to the store's Instagram post, the shop is in "an area faced by drug sales and abuse, homelessness, and toxic masculinity".

Chevron (CVX) Upgraded at DZ Bank

March 11, 2018

Signature Estate & Investment Advisors Llc who had been investing in Stryker Corp for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $62.34 billion market cap company. Nebraska-based Cls Limited Co has invested 0% in Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. Winslow Asset Mngmt accumulated 15,205 shares. (NYSE:RYN). Schwab Charles Investment Mgmt Incorporated reported 0.02% of its portfolio in Rayonier Inc.

Powerball, Mega Millions total jackpots hit $675 million

March 10, 2018

CNN reported in January that the odds of winning the Mega Millions are 1 in 302.6, million while the odds of winning the Powerball are 1 in 292.2 million. and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The next Powerball drawing is Saturday night, March 10 with an estimated jackpot of $385 million and a cash option of $229 million.

Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz again ordered held without bond

March 10, 2018

In response to a blogger's video was the comment: 'Im [sic] going to be a professional school shooter'. FBI Deputy Director David Bowdich says the agency is taking steps to strengthen oversight of its tip line and improve communication between federal, state, and local offices after a number of failings that preceded the deadly mass shooting last month in Parkland, Florida.

White House publishes video games violence compilation

March 10, 2018

Hours before the president signed an executive order implementing the new tariffs, trade ministers from 11 Pacific Rim countries signed a sweeping free trade agreement the USA had been part of until Trump withdrew past year. Maybe it's because his lawyers have advised him not to say anything incriminating, which, considering his personal lawyer Michael Cohen apparently paid the porn star $130K in hush money during the final days of his presidential campaign, is ANYTHING AT ALL .

Indian Coast Guard helicopter crash lands in Maharashtra's Raigad, pilot injured

March 10, 2018

The incident took place during the landing of the aircraft. The chopper had taken off from Mumbai . The chopper which is said to be a Coast Guard Chetak had reportedly developed some technical glitch mid-air. when the chopper was flying 160 kilometers south of Mumbai . The four crew members on board have been rescued and flown to Naval hospital INHS Asvini in Mumbai .

US Department of Justice introduces proposal to ban bump stocks

March 10, 2018

The Justice Department has proposed to ban bump stocks, devices that modify semi-automatic rifles to allow them to be fired more rapidly, making good on a promise by President Donald Trump after last month's massacre at a Florida high school .

France's far-right party now 'adult' and needs name change: Le Pen

March 10, 2018

He also praised Le Pen's vision of a political spectrum that is no longer left- right but nationalists versus globalists. The two met in Zurich, where Bannon was speaking at a sold-out event about "the populist revolts and their global consequences [sic] for Switzerland, Europe, and America", according to the DPA news agency.

Security Forces Suffer Heavy Losses In Taliban Ambush

March 10, 2018

Several soldiers were reported missing after the attack during which one armoured military vehicle was destroyed and two others were seized by the attackers together with weapons. Afghan defense ministry officials refused to comment on the incident on camera but they did confirm the death of four Special Forces members in the ambush.

Officer shot, wounded in possible barricade situation in Pomona

March 10, 2018

The man barricaded himself into a room inside an apartment and eventually shot through a door, wounding the two officers, Bergner said. California Highway Patrol officials said there was a suspect inside a home in the area but would not release further details.

India's Commerce Minister takes charge of Civil Aviation Ministry

March 10, 2018

The TDP, however, has not quit the NDA entirely. The decision has come amid the process of disinvestment of Air India and its subsidiaries. Interestingly, Rajya Sabha MP elected from Andhra Pradesh Suresh Prabhu has been allotted the ministry of Civil Aviation portfolio which fell vacant after the TDP leader Ashok Gajapathi Raju quit the post on special status issue.

Nidahas Trophy: Bangladesh win toss, put Lanka to bat first

March 10, 2018

Both Bangladesh and Sri Lanka fielded their unchanged best elevens who played in the last two matches against India in the seven-match tournament. "It was a really good wicket but as a bowling unit we did not execute well". "I think we are just one win away from getting a boost". They will have to come up with a fresh strategy against the Lankans.

Narayan Rane To File Nomination For Rajya Sabha Polls From BJP Quota

March 10, 2018

The Samajwadi Party has already named Bollywood actress Jaya Bachchan for another term as it could send only one party leader to Rajya Sabha with 47 members in UP Assembly. The BJP, however, is said to have been contemplating a ninth candidate also, something which might now face a roadblock. "A realisation has dawned upon the opposition parties that if they don't hang together, they will hang separately".

Manulife Financial (MFC) Upgraded to "Buy" by ValuEngine

March 10, 2018

About 3.19 million shares traded or 21.02% up from the average. Zacks Investment Research raised shares of Manulife Financial from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating and set a $23.00 target price for the company in a report on Tuesday, January 2nd.

South Sudan suspends broadcast of UN-backed radio station

March 10, 2018

The move comes after Miraya didn't respond to "numerous notifications" from June to February to register, the media authority's managing director, Elijah Alier Kuai, told reporters Friday in the capital, Juba. Amid South Sudan's 5-year civil war, which has killed tens of thousands and plunged parts of the country into starvation, freedom of the press has also been under siege.

Barack Obama in talks with Netflix over a series of shows

March 10, 2018

It wouldn't be the first time Obama has appeared on a big TV show after he previously starred in an episode of NBC programme "Running Wild with Bear Grylls" alongside the adventurer. Amazon and Apple executives are also said to be interested in discussing potential content deals with the Obamas. The NY Times said Obama could moderate conversations on topics such as healthcare, voting rights, immigration, foreign policy and climate change, while Michelle Obama could take on nutrition.

Democratic surge in Texas primaries gives Republicans reason to worry

March 10, 2018

Senate and House of Representatives in midterm elections in November. Statewide, it was the largest Democratic turnout in 17 years for a midterm primary with one million Democratic voters. Boehmer said . In Issa's longtime district, Oceanside Assemblyman Rocky Chavez and state Board of Equalization member Diane Harkey are strong Republican candidates, running 2-3 in a February poll behind Democrat Doug Allen, who came within less than 1 percent of beating Issa in 2016.

Razing statues: PM Modi speaks to Rajnath, MHA issues advisory

March 10, 2018

Violence erupted in various parts of the country, including Tripura and West Bengal, after two statues of Russian communist revolutionary Vladimir Lenin were razed by the BJP activists in southern Tripura. Today India has a Government which listens to people. "Lenin was a foreigner". Speaking on the same issue, Minister of State for Home Affairs Hansraj Ahir told a news channel that he considered Indian leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Jan Sangh ideologue Deen Dayal Upadhyaya as his ...

'Sleep deprived, always under bright lights', Karti complains to CBI court

March 10, 2018

The judge allowed the agency to confront him with his chartered accountant Bhaskararaman, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on February 16 and was today sent to judicial custody till March 22 after EDs counsel Nitesh Rana submitted that the probe was on.

Iran Decries 'Theatrical' Tumult in London Embassy Attack

March 10, 2018

No one was hurt during the incident and the four were arrested when they came down voluntarily after around three hours. No one was reported harmed. The report said supporters of a "Shirazi cult" living in Britain were responsible. Araqchi called on British police to fully protect the Iranian diplomats in London, the spokesperson said. A Persian language channel broadcasting from outside of Iran reported that the followers of Shirazi stormed the embassy and raised pro-Shirazi flag.

Senior Congress Leader Patangrao Kadamn Dies at 73

March 10, 2018

He was suffering from renal dysfunction and had been placed on ventilator support. While he was primarily based out of Sangli, he had an expansive impact on the politics of the state of Maharashtra , and handled various portfolios over more than 20 years, including forest, revenue, education and industries.

Ted Cruz, Beto O'Rourke will face off for Texas Senate seat

March 10, 2018

Democrats look to be headed to runoffs in three races for Republican-held seats that Hillary Clinton won in 2016 and the party has targeted to flip in November's midterms. Rep. John Culberson. The Texas Tribune thanks its sponsors. While 2002 was a recent high water mark for Democratic turnout in Texas, it also showed the limits of the exuberance for turning the state blue.

Here's The "Violent Video Game Reel" Trump Shared At The White House

March 10, 2018

Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga told a news conference that Japan's steel and aluminium shipments posed no threat to U.S. national security. "Steel is steel. Australia is also a major exporter of metallurgical coal. Trump has long singled out China as being unfair in its trade practices and for dumping cheap steel on the global markets, depressing prices.

Parties vying to lure each other for Senate chairman slo t

March 10, 2018

The PML-N and its allies claim that they are ahead in the numbers game, and are certain of support from 5 senators of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), 2 out of 8 from FATA, 1 from ANP and 1 from Balochistan National Party (Mengal). He said that after the general election of the 2013, MQM-P leadership remained in contact with ruling party PML-Nawaz and decision making body of the party on various instance lend a supporting hand to the ruling party.

Trump announces tariffs on steel, aluminum imports

March 10, 2018

Jeff Flake, (R-Ariz.), who vowed to file a bill to nullify Trump's proclamation. He's urging his colleagues to pass the bill before the administration inflicts " more damage on the economy ". The administration argues that the United States steel industry's struggles could leave the country exposed if imports are cut off amid a geopolitical conflict.

USA offers $5m bounty for Pakistani Taliban militant leader

March 10, 2018

Ghani at an global conference in Kabul last week unveiled a plan to open talks with the Taliban, including eventually recognizing them as a political party. The Pakistani Taliban, whose Urdu name is Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan , or TTP, has also threatened attacks against the United States homeland, it said.

'Pharma Bro' Shkreli sentenced to 7 years for defrauding investors

March 10, 2018

During his sentencing in a federal court in Brooklyn, New York , Shkreli, 34, broke into tears and pleaded with U.S. District judge Kiyo Matsumoto for leniency. Shkreli". "He shouldn't be sentenced simply for being Martin Shkreli ". While this was perfectly legal, it was also a dick move, and won Shkreli the title of " Most Hated Man in America".

USA approach to tariffs wrong, absurd if Britain affected, United Kingdom minister says

March 10, 2018

Trump suggested before he signed the orders to impose that Australia and "other countries" could also be exempted from tariffs. The tariffs would "seriously impact the normal order of worldwide trade", the ministry said . The German government says it's "prepared for everything" in the growing spat with the United States over import tariffs on European products. The U.S.

Vodafone Group (LON:VOD) Rating Reiterated by Barclays

March 10, 2018

Weatherford Intl Plc now has $2.62B valuation. The stock increased 2.90% or $4.03 during the last trading session, reaching $143.38. Weatherford International plc (NYSE:WFT) has risen 2.15% since March 9, 2017 and is uptrending. 146.03 million shares or 0.84% less from 147.26 million shares in 2017Q2 were reported. Barclays Public Limited Liability Com holds 403,364 shares or 0.05% of its portfolio.

Mamata backs Congress' Abhishek Singhvi for RS elections in Bengal

March 10, 2018

Announcing her support for Singhvi, Mamata at the party's core committee meeting on Friday said, "He is a good contender". Bose claimed that the Left Front was forced to name CPI-M leader Rabin Deb as their candidate for the fifth Rajya Sabha seat in the state.

Putin Says 'Couldn't Care Less' If Russians Meddled In US Election

March 10, 2018

Despite Mueller's 37-page indictment detailing charges against the Russians, Putin said he has seen no evidence that their actions broke any law. Putin argued his government had little to answer for until the US provided "some materials, specifics and data".

International Solar Alliance, IEA ink joint declarations of partnership for renewable energy

March 10, 2018

The International Energy Agency (IEA) also signed a joint partnership declaration with the ISA. The previous three partnerships were signed by ISA with the World Bank, the European Investment Bank and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

Locals React To Steel, Aluminum Tariffs

March 10, 2018

He said the nations spending more on defence would be better positioned to avoid a trade tariff. He invited some of the workers to speak from the presidential podium, and several said that excessive "dumping" of foreign steel and aluminum had negatively affected their jobs and families.

Two Cumhuriyet journalists released on bail in Turkey

March 10, 2018

Anadolu Agency reported that the court ruled Friday that Cumhuriyet Editor-in-Chief Murat Sabuncu and prominent investigative journalist Ahmet Sik are to be released from pre-trial detention. Sik reiterated Sabuncu's comments: "I am not happy in any way". "I am not happy in any way. I would prefer if you were angry, for anger will keep us standing", he said.

Trump's communications director steps down

March 10, 2018

With regard to the Russian Federation investigation, The New York Times reported that Mark Corallo, a former spokesman for the president's legal team, planned to tell Mueller about a previously undisclosed phone call involving Trump and Hicks .

Man killed after cousin accidentally fires from pistol while clicking selfie

March 10, 2018

According to police, the deceased was identified as Prashant Chauhan (23). The Delhi Police said that the 17-year-old Class XI student of a private school was apprehended on Friday after a case under Section 304 (Punishment for culpable homicide not amounting to murder) of the Indian Penal Code was registered against him.

Putin on Russian Meddling: 'I Couldn't Care Less'

March 10, 2018

New sanctions against Russia will probably be unveiled "within a week" and will include measures against the 13 Russians indicted last month in the special counsel's probe of election interference, Director of National Intelligence Daniel Coats said March 6.

Hogs collect charity to advance in SEC Tournament

March 10, 2018

Not only did he post 22 points and 5 rebounds, but he shot an extremely efficient 8-10 from the field, including 4-5 from beyond the arc. The senior scored his 27 points on 9 of 17 shooting. Florida: Allen is from Arkansas and played in at North Little Rock High School with Arkansas guard Anton beard. Their accumulation of minutes shouldn't hurt them despite the Gators having fresh leges coming into tonight's contest thanks to the double bye.

Anthony Davis out vs. Wizards but may face Jazz on Sunday

March 10, 2018

Miller's 20 points led all scorers. "He's dying to be out there", Gentry said. He hasn't typically played well against them though, with his 15.0 points per night in games against the Pelicans the lowest split of his career. He added 14 points and nine rebounds in 22 minutes. Without Cousins in the starting lineup, the effects on the team were adverse, posing just a 1-5 record.

Korea is not reality TV, veteran diplomat tells Trump

March 10, 2018

It raises expectations so high that the Trump Administration will be tempted to take the advice of career American diplomats who believe the US should accept the North as a nuclear power. Or he could get into a shouting match that makes him so angry he orders a strike on North Korea, setting off a nuclear conflagration. "I believe the Pyeongchang Olympics and Paralympics as well as our endeavors for peace will help create a new global peace", Moon said.

Geode Capital Management LLC Raises Holdings in Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP)

March 10, 2018

Nfc Investments Llc who had been investing in Pico Holdings Inc for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $287.09M market cap company. Moving 0.27% from the previous session and touching $144.79 on a recent trade, shares of The Estee Lauder Companies Inc.

Germany Weighs Tighter Rules After Geely Takes Daimler Stake

March 10, 2018

ChinaChem, the same company that bought tire-maker Pirelli, grabbed headlines worldwide with its $43 billion takeover of Swiss agricultural chemicals producer Syngenta in 2016 - the biggest overseas deal by a Chinese company to date. Stealth raidGeely responded to the rejection in November by enlisting Dirk Notheis, the former Chief Executive of Morgan Stanley in Germany and Yi Bao, a former CEO of Morgan Stanley Huaxin Securities, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters .

China ready to make 'appropriate and necessary response' to US

March 10, 2018

Yao sees Chinese exports growing 3% this year but warned that "a trade war with the USA will impose a drop". But more worrying to China are separate trade sanctions that Mr. In Beijing, officials continue to search for a way out. "China will of course make a proper and necessary response", said Wang at a news conference held during the annual meeting of China's legislature.

Trump signs proclamations that impose tariff on steel, aluminium

March 10, 2018

Canada's Minister of International Trade Francois-Philippe Champagne, Chile's Foreign Minister Heraldo Munoz and New Zealand's Trade Minister David Parker, pose for photographers before a signing ceremony of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership in Santiago, Chile, March 8, 2018.

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