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Mourinho: Messi and Ronaldo make their nations contenders

May 09, 2018

And current United boss Mourinho believes Portugal have a chance with Ronaldo in the side. Portugal has not won the World Cup but won the Euro Championship in 2016 hosted by France, The World Cup is the only silverware missing from the gallery of Ronaldo.

Maryland Deputy Fatally Shoots Groundhog As It Crosses Road

May 09, 2018

The animal walks one way and then stops. According to the NY Daily News, the footage was taken by Justyna Olkowska who was on her way home from work. But, Baker said, it is somewhat unusual for a wild animal to not take the "easiest route of escape". The groundhog then speeds towards the officer, where the deputy then shoots one shot at the animal.

In major win, Indian banks can seize Mallya's global assets

May 09, 2018

The ruling, handed down by Andrew Henshaw QC, was sought by a consortium of Indian state-owned banks to which Malaya and various of his companies owe more that $1.3 billion. Mallya's lawyers now have the opportunity to appeal the decision to the Court of Appeals, the second highest court in the UK. Pvt Ltd as the applicants.

North Korean leader Kim visits China, meets President Xi

May 09, 2018

The controversy started last week when Moon Chung-in, a Yonsei University professor and a special adviser to the South Korean president for Unification, Foreign, and National Security Affairs published an article in Foreign Affairs in which he wrote that US military forces in South Korea would probably not be needed anymore once a peace treaty is signed.

Duterte names DA Usec. Puyat as new DOT chief: SAP Go

May 09, 2018

President Rodrigo Duterte is seen with Senator Cynthia Villar, Agriculture Undersecretary Bernadette Puyat, and Agrilink/Foodlink/Aqualink 2017 Chairman Candelario Miculob in an event on October 5, 2017. "Not to mention the fact that she is the daughter of an exemplary public servant, Bert, my contemporary", Sotto said in a statement. Sotto was referring to the controversial P60 million advertisement deal between the Department of Tourism (DOT), then headed by Secretary Wanda Tulfo-Teo, and ...

Lebanon's PM Hariri: New electoral law allowed parties to commit violations

May 09, 2018

Branded a terrorist group by the United States, heavily armed Shi'ite Hezbollah has grown in strength since joining the war in Syria in support of President Bashar al-Assad in 2012. Hariri is therefore expected to remain as prime minister and form a coalition with other groups, including Hezbollah, for a unified government. Posters showing Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah hang outside a polling station during Lebanon's parliamentary elections, in Beirut, Lebanon, on May 6, 2018.

Duterte lands in Forbes' list of most powerful people

May 09, 2018

Forbes cited Duterte's war on drugs that "has already resulted in the killing of thousands of people across the archipelago country" in its brief profile of the Philippine leader. This list was topped by Chinese President Xi Jinping, who "enjoys a cult of personality not seen since Chairman Mao". After being named the most powerful person in the world for four consecutive years, Mr.

J Jayalalithaa memorial foundation stone laid

May 09, 2018

It will cost the state exchequer over Rs 50 crore. Later Palaniswami placed the first brick followed by Panneerselvam. The authorized design of the memorial bear resemblance to the phoenix, reflecting the ups and downs of Jayalalithaa's political career.

2 more arrested for Moses Mabhida Stadium violence

May 09, 2018

KZN police are appealing to the public to identify specific people whom they believe can help with the investigation into the violence that occurred at the Moses Mabhida Stadium last month. The latter is understood to have been caught on camera kicking a security guard in the face while the former pair are alleged to have been sighted tampering with camera equipment.

Trump's Iran Move Imperils NKorean Talks

May 09, 2018

After months of speculation, President Trump officially pulled the United States out of the Iran nuclear deal . Moments after President Trump made the historic announcement from the Diplomatic Room of the White House, Bolton defined for reporters next steps for the administration and immediate re-introduction of sanctions .

Capital One Comments on Callon Petroleum's FY2019 Earnings (CPE)

May 09, 2018

Callon Pete Co Del now has $2.80B valuation. The stock decreased 0.64% or $0.11 during the last trading session, reaching $16.98. The company's stock had a trading volume of 5,723,992 shares, compared to its average volume of 4,360,888. FBR Capital has "Hold" rating and $11.75 target. SunTrust Banks set a $18.00 price target on Callon Petroleum and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research note on Monday , April 16th.

Strong Winds, Thunderstorm May Hit 12 States Today, Says Weather Office

May 09, 2018

The India Meteorological Department forecast that thunderstorms and squalls with speeds of up to 70 kmph were "very likely" in Uttarakhand and parts of eastern India on Wednesday, signalling that the freak weather phenomenon over northern India had moved eastward.

Aurora PD won't release footage of Denver mayor's son traffic stop

May 09, 2018

The Aurora Police Department released a statement Monday indicating that an investigation had been launched to find out how the video was released "without departmental authorization", adding that "any member who is found to have violated departmental policies and procedures will be held accountable".

Pompeo visits North Korea again ahead of Trump-Kim summit

May 09, 2018

There, in the port city of Dalian , Kim attended a banquet and took a stroll with Chinese President Xi Jinping while having "an all-around and in-depth exchange of views on China-DPRK relations and major issues of common concern", according to a statement posted by the Chinese government.

Housing advocate sues HUD, Carson

May 09, 2018

A federal judge late past year blocked Carson from suspending another Obama-era regulation meant to more accurately estimate appropriate dollar amounts for housing vouchers by basing them on ZIP codes rather than on metropolitan areas. "By referring government entities to a system which it has acknowledged has failed to accomplish the goals of the Fair Housing Act, HUD has clearly signaled that it does not take the spirit of the Fair Housing Act or its own responsibilities to uphold it ...

Iran warns it could resume uranium enrichment as United States leaves nuclear deal

May 09, 2018

But reapplying the sanctions - which were lifted in exchange for Iran's commitment to curb its nuclear program - will effectively cripple the 2015 accord that Trump has deemed a disaster. Trump, however, rushed to support his words, saying that information provided by Israel shows that Iran had a " robust, clandestine nuclear weapons program ".

President Donald Trump Announced He's Pulling Out of the Iran Nuclear Deal

May 09, 2018

But Trump said the deal was both too lenient and too narrow in scope, and failed to address Iran's involvement in regional conflicts. The United States, the European Union , the United Kingdom, Germany, France, China and Russian Federation got Iran to agree to stop its nuclear weapons program and to never attempt to get a nuclear weapon.

Lebanon's Hezbollah claims 'victory' after vote

May 09, 2018

Early results were expected to start coming in late Sunday, but official results were not expected to be announced before Monday. Hezbollah has grown militarily more powerful since 2012, deploying its fighters to Syria and Iraq where it has fought in support of Iranian allies.

Israeli minister threatens Assad over any Iranian attacks from Syria

May 09, 2018

Syrian state media says Israel has launched an air strike against an army position south of the capital Damascus . Israel's top general, Gadi Eizenkott, cancelled a scheduled appearance at an annual security conference and was conferring with Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman and other national security chiefs, officials said.

Muslim Countries Pledge to Vote for Morocco's 2026 Bid

May 09, 2018

This support comes at a time U.S. president Donald trump has threatened in tweets to retaliate against countries that do not vote for the joint American bid. SAFA's National Executive Committee (NEC) recently released a statement, announcing that the 2026 World Cup bid decision will be made by the federation alone.

Texas teacher suspended after discussing sexual orientation sues school district

May 09, 2018

Only at the beginning of the 2017-2018 school year has there been a problem. A parent complained to say that Bailey was promoting a "homosexual agenda". She has twice been voted teacher of the year and got "praiseworthy audits", her lawyer said in the media warning. Bailey's suspension created an uproar in Mansfield, with allies and opponents coming to school board meetings to support or oppose her reinstatement.

Trump Administration's Spending Cut Plan: $15 Billion - with More Coming

May 09, 2018

The Trump administration's proposed package of "rescission" spending cuts meant to quell conservative anger about rising deficits will be a bit bigger than previously expected. Given the economic imbalance created by the Trump Administration thanks to its spending bill and its new tax reform, the president has chose to cut spending by rescinding money from socially sensitive programs.

Thousands of Hungarians Rally Against PM Orban

May 09, 2018

Orban's Fidesz party holds 133 of 199 parliamentary seats, and he is the longest-serving premier in post-communist Hungary. During the election campaign, Orban said that the election will decide "whether there will be a country Hungary for the Hungarians, or will become a country for immigrants".

Illinois Police Threaten to Kill K-9 Dogs if Marijuana Is Legalized

May 09, 2018

The nine states include Alaska, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada, Oregon , Vermont and Washington. However, in IL - where the state decriminalized possession of a small amount in 2016 - lawmakers are deliberating on legalizing marijuana but the police have one major concern.

VP Pence's brother wins GOP nomination for Indiana US House seat

May 09, 2018

If successful in the November race which he's favored to win, it would be the first office held by Greg Pence, who owns two antique malls and is a Marine Corps veteran. Republican Luke Messer chose to vacate the seat in order to run for U.S. Senate. Greg Pence ran his campaign as an ally of his brother, and on a platform that reflects President Donald Trump's agenda.

Joel Embiid Roasted Terry Rozier About Their Confrontation During Game 4

May 09, 2018

Yes, the argument can be made that Embiid deserves to be somewhat at fault as well for attempting to get the basketball out of Rozier's hands, but also the argument can be made he was just trying to quickly get the Sixers moving to potentially catch the Celtics off guard.

Wanda Teo resigns as Tourism secretary, says lawyer

May 09, 2018

Wanda Teo has resigned as Department of Tourism secretary, her lawyer said on Tuesday. "She called me right after the meeting and she told me about what transpired". On Tuesday, Topacio said the Tulfos chose to return the payment as "their family name is worth more than money". According to Teo's legal counsel, it was delicadeza , not an order from the President, that prompted the embattled secretary to step down from her post amid the controversy.

Dual citizenship makes Labor senator Katy Gallagher ineligible, High Court rules

May 09, 2018

Following the decision, Ms Gallagher said she was "deeply disappointed" by the decision but maintained she followed legal advice. The High Court's precedent could also prompt the resignation of four other parliamentary members, Susan Lamb, Justine Keay, Josh Wilson and Rebekha Sharkie, who were dual citizens when they were elected in 2016, and must prove they took adequate steps to renounce their status.

Canada school shooter sentenced to life in prison

May 09, 2018

The young man, who can not be identified under Canadian law, was only 17 years old in January 2016 when he shot dead two teenage brothers at their home before going to a nearby school and shooting to death two teachers. Though the shooter's lawyer, Aaron Fox, had made the case for a psychiatric centre sentence, which McIvor agreed would be "good" for the shooter but he will serve his sentence in a federal penitentiary.

Sena fields Shrinivas Wanga for Palghar Lok Sabha bypoll

May 09, 2018

Upset over Sena's decision Chief Minister and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis said later in the day that his party had not expected this from an ally. Gavit, a tribal leader, formally joined the BJP at the party headquarters in Mumbai in the presence of Fadnavis.

Unbelievable pollen storm caught on video

May 09, 2018

Henderson tells WNEP-TV her husband was clearing brush when he noticed a whole bunch of pollen on their trees. It unleashed a polled storm that was caught on camera off Cedar Lane in Millville. There are many types of pollen from different kinds of trees, grass and a variety of weeds. In the video you can see a large yellow cloud of pollen float from the tree.

Hariri's party loses third of its parliamentary seats

May 09, 2018

He blamed a complex new voting law and gaps in his party's performance. The Interior Ministry has not published its official results, 23 hours after polls closed. But Hezbollah lost ground in one of its strongholds, the Baalbek-Hermel constituency. Ultimately, the movement won only one seat, electing well-known television personality Paula Yacoubian.

USA indicts former Central Intelligence Agency officer suspected of spying for China

May 09, 2018

Jerry Chun Shing Lee, a 53-year-old USA citizen who lives in Hong Kong, was charged yesterday with conspiracy to commit espionage and retention of information about U.S. "The allegations in this case are troubling", said Acting U.S. Attorney Doherty-McCormick in a statement . "Mr. Lee is not a Chinese spy", MacMahon told reporters in February.

Businessman Mike Braun projected to win Indiana GOP Senate primary

May 09, 2018

Senate candidate Luke Messer speaks during the Indiana Republican Senate Primary Debate among Messer, Todd Rokita and Mike Braun, Monday, April 30, 2018, in Indianapolis. The political world is watching the Republican Senate primary in the state to see if ex-convict and coal baron Don Blankenship defeats Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and Rep.

Big stakes in West Virginia, Indiana, Ohio bellwether primaries

May 09, 2018

Evan Jenkins . All three leading Republicans in the primary have distanced themselves from Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell , but Blankenship has blasted him as "Cocaine Mitch" and said McConnell has gotten rich because of his "China family".

PRIMARY ELECTION: Cordray, DeWine take early leads for governor

May 09, 2018

We helped save tens of thousands of homes for people from foreclosure. Cordray remains optimistic he'll win on Tuesday but isn't taking any chances in the final days before the primary. The remaining Democratic candidates are Larry Ealy, Bill O'Neill, Paul Ray and Joe Schiavoni. But the strikingly nasty Republican primary between DeWine and Taylor has buoyed Democrats' hopes of facing a damaged candidate for the open seat this fall.

Region's MPs urged to block bill which would harm journalism

May 09, 2018

Today MPs will vote on two amendments the Data Protection Bill, which would bring greater press regulation and pave the way for a " second Leveson inquiry ". On Wednesday (9 May), your MP is due to vote on amendments to the Data Protection Bill aimed at bringing into force the Section 40-style costs sanctions and a broad "Leveson 2" inquiry into data protection issues in the media.

GCS to close May 16

May 09, 2018

I mistakenly reported that the event was part of a series of educational forums being held across the state by Moore. "We were a beacon in the south for public schools", said Mark Jewell, president of the North Carolina Association of Educators.

Gujarat Board GSEB SSC, HSC Results Not On May 10

May 09, 2018

Gujarat Board is known to release the science stream results ahead of the remaining results. The Date and Time confirmation received by sources suggests that the GSEB 12 Result 2018 for Science students would be released at 9 am on May 10. Keeping in mind that board previous year released the results an hour before the schedule time. In 2017, a total of 17,59,225 candidates have given the Class 10 and 12 examinations that was held in March.

Evacuation convoy from Syria's Homs reaches Al-Bab

May 09, 2018

The odds have tilted in President Bashar al-Assad's favour ever since Russian Federation intervened and increased its support for government troops in September 2015. Syrian rebels have begun withdrawing from the last big, besieged enclave that they held in the war-torn country. The fall of the once heavily defended Ghouta demoralized rebels in others areas further east of the capital closer to the Iraqi border and in a southern Damascus pocket.

WATCH BATTLEGROUND ONTARIO: Who won & lost the premier debate!

May 09, 2018

The email reportedly went on to say that, "You will be wear T-shirts of the PC candidates (Ford and Cartwright)". "We have standing room only", he told reporters. The Guardian obtained copies of a casting email from a local agency, in search of 20 people actors to play "real people". Doug Ford claims that he had no idea that this was happening, "that's the first I've heard of it", he said today.

Sonia Gandhi: Narendra Modi's oratory can not fill stomach of poor

May 09, 2018

UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi addresses a public rally in Karnataka's Bijapur . The face-off came in the district associated with Lord Basaveshwara, a 12th century social reformer and philosopher who founded the Lingayat religious order.

World poised to learn fate of Iranian nuclear pact

May 09, 2018

The British foreign secretary traveled to Washington this week to make a last-minute pitch to the U.S.to remain in the deal, according to a senior British diplomat. Since reports surfaced in mid-March that Trump may pull out of the deal and Iran hawk John Bolton's appointment as national security adviser spurred a rally in oil, global energy shares have outperformed against a backdrop of lackluster equity markets.

Mother, 2 kids killed in fiery crash on I-95

May 09, 2018

Amber Stanley, 24, and her two children Jack (4) and Autumn (2) from Callahan, Florida, all died as a result of the crash. Lt. Bob Beres said crashes involving such large animals, other than deer, are rare despite South Carolina's sprawling rural areas.

Hezbollah, allies post big gains in Lebanese parliamentary poll

May 09, 2018

On Sunday, many youngsters at polling stations said they hoped the election would mark the dawn of a new political era. Earlier Monday, Hariri said his Future Movement lost a third of the seats it had in the previous parliament. Outcomes introduced late Monday by the inside ministry confirmed the development, although vote counting had not but resulted in one electoral district.

Kim Jong Un Visits China … Again

May 09, 2018

Kim also expressed the hope that North Korea and the US would build mutual trust through dialogue, according to Xinhua . The report on Kim's visit to China and meeting with Xi confirmed speculation that official confirmation of his visit would only be made once the 34-year-old had returned home, as was the case when he visited Beijing from March 25 to 28.

Florida Woman Arrested for Allegedly Calling 911 to Obtain Beer

May 09, 2018

The Tampa Bay Times reported that she had also been arrested in August 2014 and June 2016 for reporting fake emergencies in Pinellas County. When paramedics first came to her aid, they quickly discovered she was intoxicated and, according to Roberts herself, thirsty and in need of more beer.

Suspects tied to Highgate murder appear in court

May 09, 2018

Monday afternoon, the Vermont State Police located in Swanton the vehicle in which Erika Guttilla and Corey Cassani were believed to have been traveling. Carmen told detectives she and her daughter, from Sheldon, had made a decision to kill Ford after he had been physically abusing both of them for two years so they felt like "hostages" in their own home, according to court documents.

Police Called To Suspected Acid Attack Near Brixton Tube Station, London

May 09, 2018

Police have been called to Brixton following reports that a woman in her 20s has been attacked with a "noxious substance". Isobella Fraser and her sister Prue were both injured in the nightclub acid attack in April 2017. They are searching for a male suspect in connection with the incident. Officers and LAS are on scene. The acid attack means London's violent Bank Holiday weekend had entered a fourth day today after five shootings and several stabbings in the capital since Saturday.

Libyan coast guard rescues 406 migrants off western coast

May 09, 2018

They said Italy was responsible for the abuses because it maintained "effective control" over the Libyan rescuers. The EU and Italy are also supporting Libya's coastguard to intercept more migrants, a policy criticised by activists who say they are being returned to inhumane conditions in Libya.

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