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Far-Left Progressive Wins Democratic House Primary In Nebraska - Upsetting DNC Candidate

May 17, 2018

Eastman said last week that her campaign had been focusing on its ground game , reaching out to Democratic voters Omaha-based 2nd District. In 2016, Bacon beat Ashford by less than 4,000 votes. The Democratic primary field is composed of state Sen. Krist has pitched himself as a less partisan alternative to Ricketts who would work more collaboratively with the Legislature.

Israeli Intelligence Minister: Hamas Restored Calm to Gaza after Warnings from Egypt

May 17, 2018

Egypt and Hamas are acting to prevent an armed conflict with Israel, said Hamas leader in Gaza Yahye Sinwar on Wednesday, stressing this is a key issue on which Cairo and Hamas agree. But this week, the border region has been markedly quieter than Monday, when 61 Palestinians were killed and 2,400 injured by Israeli snipers and tear gas.

Facebook's Zuckerberg to meet European Parliament over privacy

May 17, 2018

Zuckerberg will meet privately with members of the European Parliament's Committee for Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, as well as party leaders. The timing of Zuckerberg's visit may coincide with the introduction of Europe's new sweeping data protection laws on May 25. Facebook admitted earlier this month that up to 87 million users may have had their data hijacked by British consultancy Cambridge Analytica, which worked for US President Donald Trump during his 2016 campaign.

Google Doodle pays tribute to Art Deco artist Tamara de Lempicka

May 17, 2018

Her grandmother then took her on a tour of Italy where she developed an interest in art. "Few artists embodied the exuberant roaring twenties more than Polish artist Tamara de Lempicka ", Google Doodle artist Matthew Cruickshank said . Lempicka and her husband had a daughter named Kizette, her only child. She would disappear from the art world for almost 20 years, before making a brief reappearance in the 1960s.

Novak Djokovic gets off to winning start in Italian Open

May 17, 2018

In the rankings released on Monday, Djokovic fell to No. 18, his lowest standing since 2006 when he was still a rising pro. Djokovic, who last won in Rome in 2015, next plays either Nikoloz Basilashvili or Filippo Baldi two qualifiers before a potential third round meeting with American eighth seed John Isner.

Bloggers in panic as Uhuru signs Cyber Crimes law

May 17, 2018

Although punishments for some of the detailed offences are reasonable, retribution for crimes of fake news - under Clause 12 of the Bill - can potentially inconvenience the media including online journalists, social media influencers and bloggers.

Iran and Israel's Syrian shadow war laid bare

May 17, 2018

Earlier on Monday, Nasrallah's deputy, Sheikh Naim Qassem, said the attack had affirmed "the balance of deterrence" between Israel and its adversaries. Right now, every government has an opportunity to insist that we give priority and due respect to established and recognised worldwide law and agreements.

Paulette Jordan, Brad Little Secure Idaho Governor Nominations

May 17, 2018

Little secured the nomination against top opponents U.S. Rep. Raul Labrador and Boise businessman Tommy Ahlquist. EastIdahoNews.com is tracking all of the results that are changing by the minute. Real estate agent Cristina McNeil won a three-way race among Democrats and will face Fulcher in November. "It is an honor folks". "We're here because we have the same faith".

B'desh SC grants bail to ex-PM Zia in graft case

May 17, 2018

A four member bench headed by Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain heard her bail plea. Bangladesh law says anyone imprisoned for more than two years can not run for office for the next five years, but Law Minister Anisul Huq had said the final decision rests with the higher courts.

Schlumberger (NYSE:SLB) Shares Sold by Suntrust Banks Inc

May 17, 2018

Following the completion of the acquisition, the insider now owns 30,482 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,959,992.60. Its up 16.21% from 38.62 million shares previously. The rating was maintained by RBC Capital Markets on Thursday, June 1 with "Buy". The Price to Book ratio for Schlumberger Limited NYSE:SLB is 2.66643.

Ramzan ceasefire: Centre halts Army operations in Kashmir during holy month

May 17, 2018

Centre in a statement said that it is crucial to isolate the forces those who bring a bad name to Islam. Mufti welcomed the Centre's decision, thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rajnath Singh for their personal intervention.

Nation's most restrictive abortion law is challenged in Iowa

May 17, 2018

That could be as soon as six weeks into a pregnancy which is before most women know their pregnant. Anti-abortion advocates were particularly frustrated when Congress passed a spending bill earlier this year that left out a measure defunding Planned Parenthood after the GOP and Democrats negotiated a compromise to avoid a government shutdown.

President Vladimir Putin says Russian naval forces to patrol off Syria

May 17, 2018

Russia's new weapons, including an array of new nuclear systems, will ensure the country's security for decades to come, President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday at a meeting with top military brass. So, in March of 2018 to the shores of Syria there arrived a ship of the Navy of Russia Admiral Essen, are also equipped with missiles Caliber. In addition to safeguarding the Syrian military's comeback, Russia's naval presence in the Mediterranean serves another objective.

There is Plot to Implicate Me Using Cultists

May 17, 2018

Deputy minority leader, Bala Ibn na'allah seconded the motion asking the senate president to step down for the deputy senate president, Ike Ekweremadu to allow proper investigation into the matter. He said the plot is an act of desperation, blackmail and crude tactics aimed at turning Nigeria into a Police state where top government officials can not be made to obey the law.

Senator Omo-Agege attends plenary session

May 17, 2018

Falana had secured the yet-to-be-obeyed December 2, 2016 judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja which ordered the release of the leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, Sheik Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, and the cleric's wife, Zeinab, from the custody of the Department of State Service.

Police hunt for man after young girl assaulted in bed

May 17, 2018

Haunting footage shows the man climbing back out of the girl's window and shutting it carefully before jumping over the fence and fleeing down the street. Specifically they're looking for anybody who could have CCTV footage or data from as much as two weeks earlier than the horrifying assault befell suggesting the suspect could have stalked the realm within the run as much as the assault.

Merkel Defends Nuclear Agreement with Iran

May 17, 2018

President Donald Trump announced last week the USA would pull out of the 2015 accord, which is created to keep Tehran's nuclear ambitions in check and took over a decade to negotiate. Meanwhile, Tehran is looking for guarantees from Europe that the deal can continue without the USA and warned it could restart its nuclear programme if talks fail.

10 kids removed from California home; mom, dad deny torture

May 17, 2018

She provided photos of a room where she said he worshiped the devil. "I am an incredible mother". The children's father, 29-year-old Jonathan Allen, pleaded not guilty to seven counts of felony torture and nine counts of felony child abuse and is being held on $5.2 million bail.

Navarro to Be Excluded From China Talks, Officials Say

May 17, 2018

Despite speculation he wouldn't partake in high-level trade talks with a Chinese delegation on Thursday, the White House said he would. Reports have signaled Navarro's apparent waning influence on trade matters, leading to questions about his role in the White House.

'Power Rangers Legacy Wars' Debuts Street Fighter Crossover Storyboard Trailer

May 17, 2018

Ryu will bring forth the following special move-sets into the game: Shoryuken, Hadoken and the Tatsumaki Senpukyaku. The worlds of Power Rangers and Street Fighter are actually colliding, and we've got your first look at the big event's storyline.

Turkish banker to be sentenced in U.S. court, straining relations

May 17, 2018

Atilla was found guilty on January 3 of conspiring to violate USA sanctions law. Mehmet Hakan Atilla , a senior executive at state-run Halkbank in Turkey , faced charges of co-conspiring along with Turkish-Iranian gold trader Reza Zarrab to bust USA sanctions through a complex scheme at the bank.

California Judge Grants Motion to Overturn State's Right-to-Die Law

May 17, 2018

Gov. Jerry Brown called the special session in 2015 to address Medicaid funding shortfalls. Opponents including the Life Legal Defense Foundation, American Academy of Medical Ethics and several physicians argued the law devalues life and puts vulnerable people at risk.

Rouhani calls for imposing pressure on USA for violating nuclear deal

May 16, 2018

On Monday, the opening ceremony of the new usa embassy in Jerusalem took place amid mass violent clashes on the border with the Gaza Strip, where more than 60 Palestinians were killed and another 2,500 injured by Israeli forces. President Donald Trump announced the U.S. withdrawal from the deal a week ago. He officially invited his Iranian counterpart to attend the OIC summit in Istanbul and said the Muslim world should unanimously follow up the plight of the Palestinians in the global ...

Doug Ford will cancel some business grants

May 17, 2018

At a campaign event in eastern Toronto, NDP Leader Andrea Horwath maintained that her party could win a majority of seats, but indicated that if things go another way, she would be unwilling to partner with the Liberals. "He would make Ontario families pay more at the pump because of his mistake". When asked whether he supports such programs, Ford said he will resort to the following means to promote business in Ontario - the fight against excessive bureaucracy, the reduction of tariffs ...

Saudi Football Federation suspend World Cup referee Fahad al-Mirdasi over bribery

May 17, 2018

According to the SAFF, 32-year-old Al Mirdasi contacted an Al Ittihad official, who handed the messages over. Mirdasi eventually confessed to soliciting Sanayeh for money to influence the outcome of the match, which resulted in the Saudi star being given a lifetime ban.

Trump Paid More Than $100000 To Cohen, Financial Disclosure Confirms

May 16, 2018

The money was meant to keep her from discussing an alleged extramarital affair with Trump prior to the 2016 election. Among his holdings, he took in $25 million from his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. Under ethics rules, officials report the value of their assets and the amount of their income in broad ranges. It says Trump "fully reimbursed Mr. Cohen in 2017".

Kerala Tourism tweet inviting Karnataka MLAs deleted

May 17, 2018

The Kerala Tourism department had extended the invitation through its official twitter handle. This, after the BJP emerged as the single largest party but failed to cross the halfway mark. Both the Congress and JD (S) have accused the BJP of approaching their MLAs. Even as all eyes stayed glued to the twists and turns in the counting of votes and political parleys in Karnataka on Tuesday evening, a tweet by Kerala Tourism seemingly stole the limelight.

Kent State graduate makes a statement with gun-toting photo

May 17, 2018

He also said that all guns are banned at Dix Stadium and that Bennett notified the university of her intent to have the photos taken. A picture of a gun and the words "come and take it" decorated the graduation cap. Although it is against University policy for students to carry deadly weapons, Bennett did nothing wrong because she waited until after receiving her diploma to grab her gun, and technically was no longer a student.

NAFTA deal unlikely by May 17, says Mexico

May 16, 2018

Congress. That deadline was put in place by House Speaker Paul Ryan in hopes the GOP-led Congress will vote on a renegotiated deal before the midterms. His pick for economy minister, Graciela Marquez, has said his administration would be willing to accept a deal struck before the election. Speaking at the National Press Club on Monday, Ross said he did not believe any of the "big hot topics" were resolved, including rules of origin for autos, labor issues, US demands for a five-year ...

Senate Intelligence Committee Backs Gina Haspel To Lead The CIA

May 16, 2018

The committee voted behind closed doors Wednesday morning. Earlier this week, Maine's senators said they were split on their support for Haspel's nomination by President Trump, with Sen. The confirmation vote by the full Senate could occur before the end of the week. Her refusal to acknowledge torture's immorality is disqualifying. But not having caught the bigger fish yet is no excuse for throwing this one back, let alone promoting her to head the very organization under whose ...

Ramazan moon sighted, holy month to begin tomorrow

May 16, 2018

Besides, Provincial and District Ruet-e-Hilal Committees would also meet in their respective areas to collect the evidence about sighting of the moon. The moon was sighted in Delhi . Meanwhile, the Met Office had forecasted "fair chance" of sighting the moon. Therefore, the month of Ramzan will begin there on Thursday, May 17.

'With friends like that who needs enemies': Tusk lashes out at Trump

May 16, 2018

But the 28 EU leaders are not expected to make any quick decisions during their first meeting on the matter since Trump quit the accord, highlighting how US clout in global trade and finance limits the Europeans' scope for action. European leaders will gather in Sofia to mainly discuss the EU's commitment towards enlargement talks focused around Western Balkan regions, but the US President's actions have seemingly hijacked the agenda.

Senate panel releases details from its Trump Tower meeting probe

May 16, 2018

But the day after the blocked call - and two days before the Trump Tower meeting - the elder Mr Trump announces that he would be making a "major speech" the following week "discussing all of the things that have taken place with the Clintons".

Kami Rita Sherpa scales Mount Everest for record 22nd time

May 16, 2018

With the ascent of 8,848-meter high Qomolangma, 48-year-old Sherpa has set a new record by climbing the world's highest peak for maximum times. His record of 21 summits was shared by Nepali climbers Apa Sherpa and Phurba Tashi Sherpa, both of whom have already announced retirement.

Florida man dies after e-cigarette explodes

May 16, 2018

Wilder told ABC Action News that he, as well as many other local store owners, won't sell unregulated e-cigarettes. He explained: 'Any other e-cig that has a computer chip in it prevents that from happening'. He worked for CNBC as a producer before moving to Florida and going freelance. The man was also burned over 80 percent of his body. "His mother and I weren't home, so that's why he may have been using it inside".

Florida teacher on leave after raccoons drowned

May 16, 2018

It still does make me sick to my stomach", said the mother, who did not want to be identified. 'It made me sick to my stomach'. One parent said her son recorded the video, brought it home, showed it to her and she was "disgusted" by what she saw.

Suspect shot at IL high school shooting

May 16, 2018

When officers went inside the high school, they said they saw students and teachers barricaded in their classrooms as they should have been. The gunman then fired several shots toward the officer, who shot back, wounding the suspect. said it appears a graduation practice was going on at the time of the incident. 23 News has a crew on the scene and will be streaming the press conference live.

Total halts Iran's South Pars gas project over U.S. sanctions risk

May 16, 2018

By contrast, Total said it had spent less than 40 million euros ($47 million) on the Iranian project, which it runs with its partner Petrochina and which is dedicated to the supply of domestic gas inside Iran. The company explained that it could not afford to be exposed to any secondary sanction, which might include the loss of financing in dollars by USA banks, the loss of its US shareholders, and the inability to continue its USA operations.

Stocks To Watch This Week: Energy Fuels Inc. (UUUU), Carter's, Inc. (CRI)

May 16, 2018

The institutional investor owned 9,241,195 shares of the basic materials company's stock after purchasing an additional 94,026 shares during the quarter. The FCF Growth of Clean Energy Fuels Corp . This cash is what a company uses to meet its financial obligations, such as making payments on debt or to pay out dividends.

Armed male shot at police officer at Dixon High School, city says

May 16, 2018

The suspect was arrested and being treated for his injuries. Police believe he acted alone, but provided no possible motive. All Dixon schools are on lockdown while the investigation proceeds; a news conference will be held later today.

Kellogg's exits Venezuela over social and economic 'deterioration'

May 16, 2018

Kellogg's announced on Tuesday that it will end its operations in Venezuela, citing "economic and social deterioration" in the country. In a statement, Kellogg said: "The current economic and social deterioration in the country has now prompted the company to discontinue operations".

OPCW says chlorine was likely used in Syria's Idlib in February 2018

May 16, 2018

OPCW is investigating various reports of chemical attacks , including one on Duma in East Ghouta on April 7, which activists claim killed dozens of people. The government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has denied using chemical weapons and instead has blamed rebels for staging attacks to falsely implicate his forces in the atrocities.

Heitkamp to support Haspel for top Central Intelligence Agency job

May 16, 2018

The Senate intelligence committee is expected to vote Wednesday to recommend that the full Senate confirm her. But four other Democrats have come out in support of Haspel, joining a majority of Republicans and all but assuring her confirmation.

Italy's populists stir markets with pre-euro nostalgia

May 16, 2018

After Berlusconi refused to have anything to do with the 5-Star Movement, who he regards as "more risky than communists", Salvini and Di Maio set out to negotiate an agreement to join forces in government. This would cut 10 percentage points off Italy's debt/GDP ratio. What do the two parties want? Both parties have a history of Euroscepticism. It is still far from clear whether Five Star and the League are prepared to go all the way - and in fact the bluster on the euro may simply be ...

Gaza killings: Turkey invites Pakistan to extraordinary OIC summit

May 16, 2018

Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali and Prime Minister's Security Affairs Adviser Maj Gen (retd) Tarique Ahmed Siddique will join the summit, a senior official at the Foreign Ministry told UNB on Wednesday. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan described the actions of the Israeli forces as a "genocide" and Israel as a "terrorist state". The summit declared East Jerusalem - which the worldwide community regards as annexed by Israel - "as the capital of the State of Palestine" and urged the ...

Edinburgh to London train line to be come under state ownership

May 16, 2018

LNER, one of the classic "Big Four" railway companies, ran trains including the Flying Scotsman on the Edinburgh-London line from 1923 until nationalisation in 1948. Virgin and Stagecoach will do very nicely out of this "not for profit" contract - [and] it is a real scandal if they get it, since they have just been given a £2 billion bailout from their previous contract".

Statoil shares rise amid name change shareholder vote

May 16, 2018

Norway's state-controlled champion Statoil is set to approve a name change tomorrow, paving the way for a new life as Equinor starting Wednesday. Long name and symbol for warrants with Statoil as underlying instrument will therefore be changed with an effect from the start of trading on today May 16, 2018 .

Pope Francis: Holy Spirit tells Bishops and Popes when to step down

May 16, 2018

He concluded by saying that, in the lead up to Pentecost, he echoed Pope Francis' call to pray for the people of Gaza. Pope Francis , who hails from Argentina, said he knew about Taiwan thanks to his close acquaintance with the late Argentine priest Ricardo Ferreira who worked on the island for almost 50 years.

Ronda Rousey on Having Children with Husband Travis Browne: 'Someday Soon'

May 16, 2018

While Rousey is already considered a top wrestling star thanks to her crossover appeal, there is plenty left for her accomplish based on the limitless potential she has already shown as an in-ring performer. Rousey made a point in her response to Nia Jax when she said, "There are other women who deserve the opportunity". The 31-year-old's statement might be a bit of a surprise for fans, as Rousey just recently began her career with WWE .

Legislature interviews Underwood, others as potential successor to attorney general

May 16, 2018

The Cold Spring Democrat had been listed among 16 attorney-general prospects that a panel of state lawmakers was scheduled to interview in Albany on Tuesday and Wednesday as part of the Legislature's selection of an interim appointment. Up first was the current acting attorney general, Barbara Underwood, who is the favorite to win the appointment. "I think all that will help me do this job", Underwood said.

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