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Troops kill 5 insurgents, cleared more enclaves in Sambisa Forest
- March 02, 2018
Operation spokesman Col. Onyema Nwachukwu says soldiers killed at least 35 Boko Haram fighters during the raids on Monday in the northern fringes of the Lake Chad islands and the Sambisa region. In addition, they successfully cleared the villages of Miyanti and Wudila, he added in his statement. The rescued persons are undergoing profiling, preparatory to their handover to appropriate IDP camps. (more...)
- March 02, 2018
Operation spokesman Col. Onyema Nwachukwu says soldiers killed at least 35 Boko Haram fighters during the raids on Monday in the northern fringes of the Lake Chad islands and the Sambisa region. In addition, they successfully cleared the villages of Miyanti and Wudila, he added in his statement. The rescued persons are undergoing profiling, preparatory to their handover to appropriate IDP camps. (more...)
Pretium Resources Inc (NYSE:PVG) Short Interest Up 32.8% in January
- March 02, 2018
Sprott owns 777,619 shares or 1.85% of their U.S. portfolio. Blackrock Inc reported 503,628 shares. On Tuesday, June 7 the stock rating was initiated by KLR Group with "Buy". ValuEngine cut Pretium Resources from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating in a research report on Friday, February 2nd. Therefore 88% are positive. Pretium Resources had 19 analyst reports since August 24, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. (more...)
- March 02, 2018
Sprott owns 777,619 shares or 1.85% of their U.S. portfolio. Blackrock Inc reported 503,628 shares. On Tuesday, June 7 the stock rating was initiated by KLR Group with "Buy". ValuEngine cut Pretium Resources from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating in a research report on Friday, February 2nd. Therefore 88% are positive. Pretium Resources had 19 analyst reports since August 24, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. (more...)
Two weeks after Florida massacre, US moves slowly on gun control
- March 02, 2018
Trump asked Toomey if his plan to expand background checks included raising the minimum age for young people to buy an assault weapon. Chris Murphy , D-Connecticut, told Trump at one point. One of the strangest moments came when he argued that the alleged shooter in the tragedy in Parkland, Florida - about whom there were numerous red flags - should have had his guns taken away regardless of what the law allowed. (more...)
- March 02, 2018
Trump asked Toomey if his plan to expand background checks included raising the minimum age for young people to buy an assault weapon. Chris Murphy , D-Connecticut, told Trump at one point. One of the strangest moments came when he argued that the alleged shooter in the tragedy in Parkland, Florida - about whom there were numerous red flags - should have had his guns taken away regardless of what the law allowed. (more...)
Crown has more evidence
- March 02, 2018
He added that police knew "something was up" but investigators "did not have the evidence". Since Chief Saunders wants to point blame at the community , it's worth noting that Sasha Reid , who has studied serial killer patterns for nearly a decade, caught on to this trend and informed the police last summer, and she was not the first person to do so. (more...)
- March 02, 2018
He added that police knew "something was up" but investigators "did not have the evidence". Since Chief Saunders wants to point blame at the community , it's worth noting that Sasha Reid , who has studied serial killer patterns for nearly a decade, caught on to this trend and informed the police last summer, and she was not the first person to do so. (more...)
Provincial government enhancing crop insurance program
- March 02, 2018
Crop Insurance coverage levels are down a bit, but the average premium has also fallen. It is retroactive to August 1, 2017, the same day the province started adding the 6% PST to insurance premiums. Even though the province may not be eligible to apply for the funding without signing on to the federal plan, Moe said the province is "expecting to be approved for that" because "we're part of the nation of Canada, we're eligible to apply". (more...)
- March 02, 2018
Crop Insurance coverage levels are down a bit, but the average premium has also fallen. It is retroactive to August 1, 2017, the same day the province started adding the 6% PST to insurance premiums. Even though the province may not be eligible to apply for the funding without signing on to the federal plan, Moe said the province is "expecting to be approved for that" because "we're part of the nation of Canada, we're eligible to apply". (more...)
Senate GOPers Sweat After Trump Endorses 'Take The Guns First' Policies
- March 02, 2018
His sentiment is echoed by some Republicans, who are bucking President Donald Trump's proposal for raising the age to purchase a gun. The President has spoken approvingly of expanding background checks for people buying guns - a measure that has been resisted by the NRA and by Republicans in Congress. (more...)
- March 02, 2018
His sentiment is echoed by some Republicans, who are bucking President Donald Trump's proposal for raising the age to purchase a gun. The President has spoken approvingly of expanding background checks for people buying guns - a measure that has been resisted by the NRA and by Republicans in Congress. (more...)
WH: Trump 'Still Supports' Raising Age Limits on Certain Guns
- March 02, 2018
Hundreds of Floridians, including Stoneman Douglas students, converged on the state Capitol Monday in an event called Rally in Tally calling for stronger gun laws. Manchin said opponents at the time anxious then-President Barack Obama would impose even stricter restrictions. " We're not ditching any constitutional protections simply because the last person the President talked to today doesn't like them", he said . (more...)
- March 02, 2018
Hundreds of Floridians, including Stoneman Douglas students, converged on the state Capitol Monday in an event called Rally in Tally calling for stronger gun laws. Manchin said opponents at the time anxious then-President Barack Obama would impose even stricter restrictions. " We're not ditching any constitutional protections simply because the last person the President talked to today doesn't like them", he said . (more...)
Police arrest suspect in North Carolina Facebook Live shooting death
- March 02, 2018
Wingate police said the Union County Sheriff's Office and the State Bureau of Investigation are assisting with the investigation. According to jail records, 65-year-old Douglas Cleveland Colson was arrested Tuesday on a charge of first-degree murder . (more...)
- March 02, 2018
Wingate police said the Union County Sheriff's Office and the State Bureau of Investigation are assisting with the investigation. According to jail records, 65-year-old Douglas Cleveland Colson was arrested Tuesday on a charge of first-degree murder . (more...)
Malaysian Tycoon's Whereabouts Unknown after Indonesia Seizes Luxury Yacht
- March 02, 2018
The FBI and the U.S. Department of Justice are conducting an investigation into an alleged embezzlement scheme at the fund. Indonesia on Wednesday seized a luxury yacht on the island of Bali sought by the U.S. He said it was located on Tuesday in waters off the island of Lombok, which neighbors Bali, and then shifted to Bali's Tanjung Benoa waters. Federal Bureau of Investigation and Bali investigators boarded the Equanimity after it anchored off Nusa Dua, a five-star hotel enclave. (more...)
- March 02, 2018
The FBI and the U.S. Department of Justice are conducting an investigation into an alleged embezzlement scheme at the fund. Indonesia on Wednesday seized a luxury yacht on the island of Bali sought by the U.S. He said it was located on Tuesday in waters off the island of Lombok, which neighbors Bali, and then shifted to Bali's Tanjung Benoa waters. Federal Bureau of Investigation and Bali investigators boarded the Equanimity after it anchored off Nusa Dua, a five-star hotel enclave. (more...)
'No room for Saudi-Iran spat in football'
- March 02, 2018
At the meeting held in the Iranian capital of Tehran on Thursday, President Rouhani pointed to the importance and role of sport, especially football, in vitality, health and close ties between nations, and said, "As the supreme worldwide football institution, FIFA and regional federations must be careful not to let non-sports claims and issues affect sports". (more...)
- March 02, 2018
At the meeting held in the Iranian capital of Tehran on Thursday, President Rouhani pointed to the importance and role of sport, especially football, in vitality, health and close ties between nations, and said, "As the supreme worldwide football institution, FIFA and regional federations must be careful not to let non-sports claims and issues affect sports". (more...)
Putin says Russia has tested new nuclear weapons
- March 02, 2018
TRT World spoke to nuclear expert Miles Pomper on the validity of Russia's claims . Instead of worrying about defense, the U.S. just builds its own nuclear missiles, which Russian Federation also can't stop. The president said a high-speed underwater drone had been tested and was capable of carrying a nuclear warhead which could target both aircraft carriers and coastal facilities. (more...)
- March 02, 2018
TRT World spoke to nuclear expert Miles Pomper on the validity of Russia's claims . Instead of worrying about defense, the U.S. just builds its own nuclear missiles, which Russian Federation also can't stop. The president said a high-speed underwater drone had been tested and was capable of carrying a nuclear warhead which could target both aircraft carriers and coastal facilities. (more...)
Trump on Florida shooting: I'd run in there even without gun
- March 02, 2018
The shooting has reignited the gun-control debate and pressure is mounting on lawmakers to take action but it is unclear whether Congress will consider new gun safety legislation. He called for Congress to expand the background check system to cover all gun sales, including those conducted at gun shows and over the internet. WASHINGTON ― Congress, famously incapable of passing gun control legislation, may finally be ready to do something. (more...)
- March 02, 2018
The shooting has reignited the gun-control debate and pressure is mounting on lawmakers to take action but it is unclear whether Congress will consider new gun safety legislation. He called for Congress to expand the background check system to cover all gun sales, including those conducted at gun shows and over the internet. WASHINGTON ― Congress, famously incapable of passing gun control legislation, may finally be ready to do something. (more...)
Nirav Modi fraud: CBI arrests auditor of PNB
- March 02, 2018
On February 14, PNB had disclosed the fraud wherein billionaire jeweller Nirav Modi and associates allegedly acquired fraudulent letters of undertaking (LoUs) from its Brady House branch in Fort area for overseas credit from other lenders. (more...)
- March 02, 2018
On February 14, PNB had disclosed the fraud wherein billionaire jeweller Nirav Modi and associates allegedly acquired fraudulent letters of undertaking (LoUs) from its Brady House branch in Fort area for overseas credit from other lenders. (more...)
In Florida, texting and driving still not a primary offense
- March 02, 2018
That means officers must see another violation like speeding before they cite a driver for texting. Bill co-sponsor Emily Slosberg, whose twin sister, Dori, died in a auto accident 22 years ago, says the change is needed. Only eight days remain for the bill to be scheduled for a hearing. "They have to wait for that 16-year-old driver to hit somebody, or run a red light, or kill somebody". (more...)
- March 02, 2018
That means officers must see another violation like speeding before they cite a driver for texting. Bill co-sponsor Emily Slosberg, whose twin sister, Dori, died in a auto accident 22 years ago, says the change is needed. Only eight days remain for the bill to be scheduled for a hearing. "They have to wait for that 16-year-old driver to hit somebody, or run a red light, or kill somebody". (more...)
Maoists killed in encounter along C'garh-T'gana border, 1 jawan injured
- March 02, 2018
The encounter took place in the deep forests spread over Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district and Telangana's Bhadadri Kothagudem district. Condemning the police encounter, writer Varavara Rao alleges that police detained Maoists in Telangana and took them to Chattishgarh where police killed Maoists in the fake encounter. (more...)
- March 02, 2018
The encounter took place in the deep forests spread over Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district and Telangana's Bhadadri Kothagudem district. Condemning the police encounter, writer Varavara Rao alleges that police detained Maoists in Telangana and took them to Chattishgarh where police killed Maoists in the fake encounter. (more...)
Walmart raises minimum age for firearm purchases to 21
- March 02, 2018
A major United States sporting goods retailer says it will stop selling assault-style rifles after this type of weapon was used in a deadly high school shooting in Florida. The Field & Stream stores will no longer sell assault-style weapons. "I actually think it's a great idea". "It can save the community", another Dick's customer said. (more...)
- March 02, 2018
A major United States sporting goods retailer says it will stop selling assault-style rifles after this type of weapon was used in a deadly high school shooting in Florida. The Field & Stream stores will no longer sell assault-style weapons. "I actually think it's a great idea". "It can save the community", another Dick's customer said. (more...)
Vice President Mike Pence to speak in Nashville Tuesday
- March 02, 2018
Air Force Two is scheduled to land at Berry Field Air National Guard Base at 11:55 a.m. Tuesday. Here is what the social media had to say about the vice president's "success". "I just know in my heart of hearts, that this will be the generation that restores life in America". The NRB calls itself a nonpartisan, worldwide association of Christian communicators whose member organizations represent millions of listeners, viewers, and readers with a mission to advance biblical truth, promote ... (more...)
- March 02, 2018
Air Force Two is scheduled to land at Berry Field Air National Guard Base at 11:55 a.m. Tuesday. Here is what the social media had to say about the vice president's "success". "I just know in my heart of hearts, that this will be the generation that restores life in America". The NRB calls itself a nonpartisan, worldwide association of Christian communicators whose member organizations represent millions of listeners, viewers, and readers with a mission to advance biblical truth, promote ... (more...)
Slovakia's leader linked to murdered journalist and Italian mafia
- March 02, 2018
Kuciak, 27, and his fiancee Martina Kusnirova were found shot dead on Sunday at his home in Velka Maca, a town to the east of Bratislava, raising concerns at home and overseas about media freedoms and the level of corruption in Slovakia . (more...)
- March 02, 2018
Kuciak, 27, and his fiancee Martina Kusnirova were found shot dead on Sunday at his home in Velka Maca, a town to the east of Bratislava, raising concerns at home and overseas about media freedoms and the level of corruption in Slovakia . (more...)
Teenager Planned 'Historic' School Shooting But Killed Himself in Bathroom Instead
- March 02, 2018
According to the plan, police say the teen didn't expect to survive the school shooting, had he gone through with it. Investigators say Simons began planning his attack on the day of the February 14 Parkland, Florida massacre, which claimed 17 lives. (more...)
- March 02, 2018
According to the plan, police say the teen didn't expect to survive the school shooting, had he gone through with it. Investigators say Simons began planning his attack on the day of the February 14 Parkland, Florida massacre, which claimed 17 lives. (more...)
China to launch nuclear aircraft carrier construction
- March 02, 2018
China already has one operational carrier, the second-hand Soviet-era Liaoning bought from Ukraine in 1998, and is carrying out tests on its first indigenously built carrier, launched a year ago and expected to enter service in 2020. "I think we can say that China has made major breakthroughs in the implementation of nuclear power on large vessels", Li Jie, a Beijing-based naval expert was quoted as saying. (more...)
- March 02, 2018
China already has one operational carrier, the second-hand Soviet-era Liaoning bought from Ukraine in 1998, and is carrying out tests on its first indigenously built carrier, launched a year ago and expected to enter service in 2020. "I think we can say that China has made major breakthroughs in the implementation of nuclear power on large vessels", Li Jie, a Beijing-based naval expert was quoted as saying. (more...)
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