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Netanyahu's Charges Against Iran Not New, Dealt With by IAEA - Iranian Minister

May 01, 2018

Netanyahu said in an elaborate televised presentation on Monday that he had new "proof" of an Iranian nuclear weapons plan that could be activated at any time. Mr Pompeo said the White House was "deeply concerned about Iran's risky escalation of threats towards Israel and the region". Mr Trump has until a May 12 deadline to decide whether or not he will pull out of it.

Eminent scholar and Marxist economist Ashok Mitra dead

May 01, 2018

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed condolences at his death. He also worked for the World Bank and was the Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India, and then Chairman of the Agricultural Prices Commission of the Government of India.

Ex-New York Assembly Speaker Silver faces second corruption trial

May 01, 2018

The attorneys were different on both sides, while the judge, U.S. District Judge Valerie Caproni of the Southern District of NY, still presides from the bench. The government's attempt to construction criminal acts out of the details of these were doomed to fail, Feldberg said. "It's illegal", Assistant US Attorney Damian Williams told the jury.

Spokesman: Britain has never been naive about Iran's nuclear program

May 01, 2018

Two US intelligence officials who have monitored Iran's nuclear weapons programme for years said nothing in Netanyahu's remarks appeared to contradict that view. "Now that the world knows Iran has lied and is still lying, it is time to revisit the question of whether Iran can be trusted to enrich or control any nuclear material", the secretary of state said.

Shutterfly (NASDAQ:SFLY) Holdings Decreased by Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. NY

May 01, 2018

It has underperformed by 11.76% the S&P500. $928,736 worth of Shutterfly , Inc. This repurchase authorization allows the technology company to repurchase shares of its stock through open market purchases. Therefore 29% are positive. It was reported on April, 30 by Finviz.com. Shares of Shutterfly Inc . (NASDAQ: SFLY ). Invesco Limited holds 85,939 shs or 0% of its capital.

MetLife Investment Advisors LLC Purchases New Position in Knowles (KN)

May 01, 2018

Knowles Corporation designs, manufactures, and sells micro-acoustic, audio processing, and specialty component solutions to the mobile consumer electronics, communications, medical, military, aerospace, and industrial markets worldwide. Finally, ValuEngine downgraded Knowles from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating in a report on Monday, April 2nd. Tracking current stock price levels in relation to some other popular moving averages, we have noted that the stock is trading 1.10% away from the ...

Ex-FBI Director Comey talks Trump at Boston book event

May 01, 2018

Comey served as FBI director from 2013 to 2017, and was in charge of overseeing the Hillary Clinton e-mail investigation, as well as ties between the Trump campaign and Russian Federation. James Lankford, R-Okla., that Lynch directed him to call the investigation a "matter", which gave him a "queasy feeling". Graham added that Trump should receive the Nobel Peace Prize, lauding his efforts to denuclearize North Korea and bring its leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in ...

26-storey building collapses in Brazil after huge fire

May 01, 2018

The cause of the fire is now unknown, according to the spokesman, who added that he does not know the total number of floors in the building due to the partial collapse. Emergency workers were in touch with at least one person who was trapped atop the burning building, Euronews reported . Three hours after the collapse, smouldering debris continued to emit smoke.

Indian groom killed during 'celebratory fire', video goes viral

May 01, 2018

Sunil Verma collapsed after a few seconds. Because of the loud music playing in the background during the function no one could hear the gunfire voice and were not able to understand what happened to him, reported Catchnews. He has been absconding since the incident and will be arrested soon. We are investigating other angles as well'. It is noteworthy that earlier too such incidents had been reported, therefore, the UP government time and again reiterated that celebratory gun firing during ...

Punjab CM slams Akali Dal, AAP for playing politics over religious issue

May 01, 2018

Badal said that Amarinder Singh's claim that no chapters were deleted from the existing books was "wrong". Lecturer Jasbir Singh informed Sikh24 that new chapters of history about "Sakhi Sarvar" and "Lakhan Da Data Peer" have been inducted in the new curriculum of PSEB to push youth of Punjab towards blind faith.

Like a showman, Trump suggests DMZ for 'big event' with Kim

May 01, 2018

The closing of the Punggy-ri test site, where all six of North Korea's atomic bomb tests occurred, could be an eye-catching disarmament step by North Korea. In March, he traveled to Beijing and met with Chinese President Xi Jinping. However, South and North Korean officials indulged themselves in alcohol - including Kim, who reportedly "did not once refuse a drink".

Manitoba man facing impaired-driving charges in deaths of three boys

May 01, 2018

RCMP say a man is facing several counts of impaired driving in the deaths of three boys run down on a road in northern Manitoba. None of the charges have been proven in court. Police said that the three boys were pronounced dead on scene when they arrived. "Here we have a situation where alcohol is involved and we have three youths' lives taken away, so I imagine there is shock, there's probably some anger, but we want to assure everyone up there that we have resources in place", RCMP Sgt.

New Islamabad International Airport Inaugurated & First Flight has Landed - Pictures Revealed

May 01, 2018

The premier thanked Aviation Adviser Mehtab Abbasi and former Civil Aviation Authority chief Air Marshal (r) Asim Suleman, among other officials for their role in completing the project. The new airport is Pakistan's first-ever greenfield airport as well as the biggest global airport in the country in terms of landing and passenger handling facilities.

OR lands coveted Wake Forest transfer Tabari Hines

May 01, 2018

Hines announced his commitment to OR moments ago. Hines picked OR over USC and Texas, telling ESPN that he wanted to play with Justin Herbert . Hines visited OR in mid-April and came away impressed with the coaching staff. Hines said his decision ultimately came down to OR and USC, but Oregon's quarterback situation and location - away from potential distractions - made the difference.

Sexual assault reports on rise in United States military, Reports from the Pentagon

May 01, 2018

While the military continues to see the number of reported incidents steadily increase each year, they say that surveys they've carried out indicate the number of victims is reducing. The SAPRO report said 4,779 cases - some of them dating back several years - were completed last year. Military victims of sexual assault are allowed to file their reports openly in what are known as unrestricted reports, that can lead to prosecution, or confidentially through restricted reports where the ...

Ten kidnapped aid workers 'rescued' in South Sudan

May 01, 2018

The aid workers, employed by a variety of organizations including the South Sudanese Development Organization, ACROSS, Plan International and Action Africa Help, were flown back to Juba by the International Committee of the Red Cross. "This is undermining the leadership of the (opposition) and it has to stop immediately as it has resulted into misunderstandings and endangering of lives of the workers and our displaced population", opposition spokesman, Lam Paul Gabriel said in a statement.

Imran Khan unveils agenda for 'New Pakistan'

May 01, 2018

He was addressing public gathering at Minar-e-Pakistan here in Lahore today. Khan said that if elected he would build schools and "world class hospitals" across the country, while farmers would get cheap loans. Yesterday, Imran Khan stated that inhabitants of Lahore had never disappointed him while vowing to fight for people of Pakistan till the last drop of his blood.

Death-Row Inmate With Rare Disease Gets US High Court Review

May 01, 2018

Precythe , 17-8151. Bucklew's attorneys have said Missouri should execute him using nitrogen gas rather than lethal injection, a method that has been floated elsewhere but never used by a state seeking to execute someone. Last June, a federal judge ruled that because Bucklew could not actually show that death by nitrogen would reduce the risk of suffering, his execution should proceed.

Massive high-rise fire causes building collapse; at least 1 dead

May 01, 2018

The second building was seen with about half its floors engulfed in flames, but authorities said it was not in danger of collapsing. The fire, which resulted in the partial collapse of the building on the Largo do Paisandu street in the center of Sao Paolo, started at 1:36 a.m.

U.S. and Jordan agree on need to confront Iran in Syria

May 01, 2018

Last December, U.S. President Donald Trump drew condemnation and protest from across the Arab and Muslim world after announcing his decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi discussed the situation in the Middle East and the bilaterial cooperation, the US State Department said on its website.

Local Universities react to Bill Cosby decision

May 01, 2018

Steuer was among the Hollywood star's first accusers, alleging he drugged and assaulted her in 1978 and separately in 1980 when she was an aspiring singer. This man is a predator. "If you just went by [Constand's] testimony, her credibility was faulty". For Bill Cosby , the reckoning was a long time coming.

Season Transfer Window Kicks Off in IPL, Terms & Conditions Apply

May 01, 2018

Speaking to CricketNext website, a senior BCCI official said , "This is a first and could be an interesting twist to the tale as often we have seen that youngsters have been picked in the IPL by franchises, but they don't get an opportunity to play".

Arizona teacher walkout continues for third day

May 01, 2018

The President of the Arizona Education Association, Joe Thomas, says teachers have waited 10 years for funding to be restored to 2008 levels so there's not a lot of wiggle room in their demands . They could have worked over the weekend to get it done. "We had overwhelming support for continuing to Monday", Karvelis said. Teachers are demanding a say in how their state budgets are allocated.

Palestinians killed in Gaza clashes with Israeli army

May 01, 2018

According to Hamas's Gaza Health Ministry, three Palestinians were killed and over 300 were injured in the April 27 riots. The Israeli military said it opened fire at the crowd after hundreds of Palestinian rioters tried to burn the fence and enter the Israel throwing explosives, fire bombs and rocks.

Who is Sameer Tiger? Hizbul Mujahideen's main recruiter shot dead in Kashmir

May 01, 2018

Sameer Ahmad Bhat alias Tiger son of Mohammad Maqbool of Drabgam and Aqib Khan son of Mushtaq Ahmad Khan of Rajpora - were killed in a gunfight with government forces at Drabgam yesterday. Before involving himself in terrorist activities, the school dropout had also participated in several stone pelting incidents. The second terrorist killed on Monday, Aaqib Mushtaq Khan, had been active since July past year.

Aviva offers preference shareholders £14m goodwill payment

May 01, 2018

It comes after Aviva abandoned a heavily criticised move to cancel £450 million worth of preference shares earlier this year. While the preference shares now count towards Aviva's regulatory capital safety buffer, this is set to change from 2026 and Aviva said it would seek approval to continue to use them, or a suitable substitute, after that.

Early voting as heavy as expected

May 01, 2018

Early voting continues through this Saturday leading into primary Election Day itself May 8. The busiest day so far has been Thursday, April 19, the first day of early voting, when 267 people cast ballots. Incumbent J. Collins, who represents state House District 68, is unopposed and will likely return to his seat after the November election, as will Republican incumbent Randy Nix of District 69.

As Infosys LTD (INFY) Shares Rose, Comgest Global Investors Sas Decreased Stake

May 01, 2018

Shares of INFY stock traded up $0.16 during trading hours on Friday , hitting $17.62. That compares with the recent volume average of 4.32 million. Since March 13, 2018, it had 0 buys, and 1 insider sale for $7.40 million activity. A portfolio of $4.60B is managed by Comgest Global Investors Sas.

Senior IAS officer DK Jain is new Maharashtra Chief Secretary

May 01, 2018

This content is restricted to site members. Secondly, they said that like the previous government, the current dispensation too did not deem her fit for the office despite her being the senior most additional chief secretary, only because she is a woman.

Labour Day being observed with renewed pledge to promote labourers' dignity

May 01, 2018

The day marks the victory of workers' movement for eight hours of work. While the day has different story for different countries, the main reason for Labour Day is unfair treatment of the labour class. A bad day at work is better than a good day in hell. The first Labour day or May Day was celebrated in India in the year 1923. Today we pay tribute to the labour community for its valuable contribution in nation building, he said.

Falmouth Police Collect 463 Pounds of Unwanted Prescription Drugs

May 01, 2018

More than half of those are from heroin and prescription opioids. According to the 2014 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 6.5 million Americans abused controlled prescription drugs. They say two people turned in substantial boxes of Fentanyl and Oxycontin; both risky drugs that can lead to tragedy if abused. "They're not falling into the wrong hands, they're not contaminating the environment, and nobody is dying or overdosing from them".

Nirmal to be new Speaker of LA

May 01, 2018

There are many challenges before the government (and it was one of them). "We should not give Rasana so much bhaav (importance)", Gupta said. Gupta, a known RSS loyalist, however, sought to correct the statement later, saying the matter was already in the court and should be left to the Supreme Court to decide about it.

Incredible photo shows siblings reunited after auto crash that killed their parents

May 01, 2018

Now, Angela, 8, Zachary, 5, Wyatt, 4, and Nicholas, 2, are beginning to heal together after surviving the horrific crash. Burell told BuzzFeed the photo was taken by a physical therapist. There, she said that all three hospitalized children were able to spend time together this weekend. But miraculously, Angela, Zachary, Wyatt and two-year-old Nicholas survived.

Alliant Energy Corp 2017 Q4 Institutional Investor Sentiment Better Than Expected

May 01, 2018

WINTON GROUP Ltd now owns 8,559 shares of the utilities provider's stock worth $365,000 after acquiring an additional 1,361 shares during the period. In total 3 analysts cover Alliant Energy Corp (NYSE:LNT). Shares of Alliant Energy stock opened at $43.06 on Friday. The stock now has a consensus rating of Hold and a consensus target price of $42.83. Barclays Capital has "Overweight" rating and $77 target.

Fire danger extreme in La Crosse County, high throughout Wisconsin

May 01, 2018

More reports of small grass fires continue to spark up in northeast Wisconsin today. Firefighters from the Lancaster, Lake Bronson and Hallock fire departments in Kittson County, along with the Greenbush Fire Department from Roseau County, have been battling the grass fire, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has provided both air and ground support.

U.S. condemns terrorist attacks in Kabul

May 01, 2018

Police officer Jan Agha said the journalists died in the second blast, which also wounded two police officers. File photo of Agence France-Presse ( AFP ) chief photographer Shah Marai . The Afghan Journalists Safety Committee said other victims included a cameramen and journalists for local TV stations. Later Monday, the BBC confirmed that one of its reporters, 29-year-old Ahmad Shah, was killed in a separate attack in eastern Khost province, near the border with Pakistan.

DOJ files charges against 11 suspected 'caravan' members for illegal border crossing

May 01, 2018

The U.S. Customs and Border Patrol informed Mexico it could let in eight people from the group of 20 migrants who had taken up position outside the border access point in San Ysidro, California. Two Salvadorans, six Hondurans, and three Guatemalans were charged with illegal entry, a law enforcement official told Fox News Channel and CNN .

Fan banned from stadium hires crane to watch match

May 01, 2018

INews report suggested that police later arrived and lowered the crane so this insane fan did not get to catch the whole of the 90 minutes. The superfan, nicknamed "Amigo Ali", later told Yeni Asir newspaper: "That match was very important for our team (Denizlispor).

Kim Jong Un's limousine is a portable potty in disguise, reports say

May 01, 2018

Kim ordered a series of missile launches throughout 2017. Would the United States and Europe have used force against a nuclear-armed country? The venue makes the most sense logistically for Kim, the source said , because media facilities and equipment are already in place, which could the allow the summit to take place "in late May".

Body of Palestinian killed in Malaysia returned to Gaza

May 01, 2018

It said that at one point the protesters attempted a mass breach of the border fence intending to break into the Jewish state. Eyewitness testimonies and video evidence suggest many were deliberately killed or injured while posing no immediate threat to the Israeli soldiers.

North Carolina Republican booted from new House chaplain search over anti-Catholic comments

May 01, 2018

Patrick Conroy's political leanings. Ryan faced outrage after Father Conroy said he was asked to quit without being given a reason. On Friday, a group of 170 lawmakers reportedly wrote a letter to Ryan demanding transparency about Conroy's dismissal.

Brain study sounds alarm about kids who play tackle football

May 01, 2018

Dr. Ann McKee , a professor of neurology and pathology and the director of BU's CTE Center , is a co-author of the latest study, and McKee said that children who participate in a contact sport like football at such an early age - when the brain is still in a critical developmental stage - are possibly setting themselves for serious neurological problems later in life.

Pelicans Crash Pepperdine Graduation Ceremony

May 01, 2018

Screen grab from video provided by Pepperdine University shows one of a pair of pelicans crashing a graduation ceremony the Californian university. The class of 2018 and their guests were momentarily seen ducking for cover from the long-beaked birds.

Texas mom will get 20-year phrases for toddlers' hot-car deaths

May 01, 2018

The day of the tragedy - May 26, 2017 - was at the time the hottest of the year, reports the Star-Telegram. Parker County jurors convicted the mother whose two young children died after being left in a hot auto. After waking Randolph found her children unresponsive inside the vehicle. Initially, police said Randolph told them the kids wandered off and locked themselves in the auto while she was doing laundry and watching TV.

China, Dominican Republic to establish diplomatic ties

May 01, 2018

Taipei said it was "deeply upset" at the decision to sever ties as the island faces deepening worldwide isolation while its giant neighbour flexes its economic and political might on the global stage. Taiwan is regularly shut out of influential forums as organisers come under pressure from Beijing not to recognise the island as a valid participant.

Former AIFF chief Lakshmanan passes away

May 01, 2018

He has presided over the All-India Football Federation (AIFF) and was the first Indian to be chosen a member of the globally prestigious FIFA Appeals Committee and had held several positions of prominence in the sport. "The country and the game has lost one of the foremost administrators". In the meanwhile, his untiring efforts to lift the standard of the game in the country did not go unnoticed as he was appointed by Federation Internationale de Football Association as a member of its ...

Photo of man duct-taping grandson sparks false fears of abduction

May 01, 2018

A 10-year-old boy was reportedly dragged into a auto by a suspect who duct-taped him in view of his elementary school classmates. The boy has not been identified, as no missing persons reports have been filed in connection to the presumed abduction.

Trump floats holding North Korea summit in Peace House near DMZ

May 01, 2018

There have been calls for the US President to be considered for a Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts following historic talks on Friday where the North and South Korean leaders agreed to formally declare an end to the Korean War after 65 years.

Congress is power hungry: Amit Shah

May 01, 2018

The BJP Chief said the Congress can not digest that 125 crore Indians have seen through their anti-development and highly divisive politics and that its efforts to create divisions are fully exposed. Soon after the rally, the BJP president took to Twitter saying the country was fed up of the "negative" and "arm twisting" tactics of the Congress.

Veteran's photos of dirty VA clinic room go viral, prompts apology

May 01, 2018

His father's tweet, which was shared more than 15,000 times, prompted a quick backlash and an apology from the clinic. "The condition of the room was the way it was when he went in. "But regardless, the room should have been cleaned before he was placed in it". Just clean up between patients! "Our leadership team is meeting with clinic leadership to make any necessary changes in policies and procedures to prevent this from ever happening again".

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