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Why RBI has banned LoUs and LoCs, but not letters of credit
- March 15, 2018
In a significant development, the RBI on Tuesday barred banks from issuing guarantees in the form of LoUs and letters of comfort in the wake of almost $2 billion scam in state-run Punjab National Bank ( PNB ) involving jeweller Nirav Modi and his uncle Mehul Choksi . (more...)
- March 15, 2018
In a significant development, the RBI on Tuesday barred banks from issuing guarantees in the form of LoUs and letters of comfort in the wake of almost $2 billion scam in state-run Punjab National Bank ( PNB ) involving jeweller Nirav Modi and his uncle Mehul Choksi . (more...)
YouTube prankster shot boyfriend dead in botched stunt
- March 15, 2018
Monalisa Perez, now 20, pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter in the death of Pedro Ruiz, 22, who she had been dating for five years. A YouTube prankster who shot and killed her boyfriend in a botched stunt has reportedly been sentenced to six months in prison. (more...)
- March 15, 2018
Monalisa Perez, now 20, pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter in the death of Pedro Ruiz, 22, who she had been dating for five years. A YouTube prankster who shot and killed her boyfriend in a botched stunt has reportedly been sentenced to six months in prison. (more...)
Former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort files to dismiss charges
- March 15, 2018
In another motion, Manafort's team is also challenging a money-laundering conspiracy charge against him, saying the millions he routed through offshore accounts was legitimate income from his foreign consulting that shouldn't be considered tainted by the allegations that he was acting as an unregistered foreign agent in the US. (more...)
- March 15, 2018
In another motion, Manafort's team is also challenging a money-laundering conspiracy charge against him, saying the millions he routed through offshore accounts was legitimate income from his foreign consulting that shouldn't be considered tainted by the allegations that he was acting as an unregistered foreign agent in the US. (more...)
Ex-Mississippi Lawmaker Chris McDaniel to Run for Sen. Thad Cochran's Seat
- March 15, 2018
Senate seats up for grabs on the same night in November, McDaniel's flip shakes up an already wild political environment. He also warned it could turn out like Alabama's recent race, where internecine Republican fighting resulted in a Democrat winning a Senate seat there for the first time since 1992. (more...)
- March 15, 2018
Senate seats up for grabs on the same night in November, McDaniel's flip shakes up an already wild political environment. He also warned it could turn out like Alabama's recent race, where internecine Republican fighting resulted in a Democrat winning a Senate seat there for the first time since 1992. (more...)
Police say 2 shot at Alabama hospital, gunman subdued
- March 15, 2018
Police said the gunman is dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Central after receiving a report of a shooting. One victim, an employee, was shot multiple times in the chest and rushed to the main UAB Hospital. "We ask that you please join us in prayer for these families, those who work where the incident occurred, and those who were immediately on the scene, including the first responders who acted so heroically under extremely hard circumstances", Patterson said. (more...)
- March 15, 2018
Police said the gunman is dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Central after receiving a report of a shooting. One victim, an employee, was shot multiple times in the chest and rushed to the main UAB Hospital. "We ask that you please join us in prayer for these families, those who work where the incident occurred, and those who were immediately on the scene, including the first responders who acted so heroically under extremely hard circumstances", Patterson said. (more...)
Mexico, Canada Don't Want Tariff Exemptions Tied to NAFTA
- March 15, 2018
Canada is the United States' largest foreign provider of steel and aluminum, with about 85 per cent of Canadian exports being directed to that country. Later, Canada and Mexico were exempted from the imposition of the trade tariffs. A major sticking point in negotiations, however, is the demand by the US for a large increase in the amount of American-made components in vehicles, something that would hurt Canadian and Mexican manufacturing. (more...)
- March 15, 2018
Canada is the United States' largest foreign provider of steel and aluminum, with about 85 per cent of Canadian exports being directed to that country. Later, Canada and Mexico were exempted from the imposition of the trade tariffs. A major sticking point in negotiations, however, is the demand by the US for a large increase in the amount of American-made components in vehicles, something that would hurt Canadian and Mexican manufacturing. (more...)
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to invite Donald Trump to Ireland
- March 15, 2018
It is important for the Taoiseach to engage as positively as possible with the USA president in recognition of the historic ties between the two countries as well as protecting Ireland's long-term interests. While she chided Mr Varadkar for his comments in relation to Stormont, Mrs Foster welcomed other remarks made by the Irish premier in which he acknowledged his government's stance on Brexit may have angered unionists. (more...)
- March 15, 2018
It is important for the Taoiseach to engage as positively as possible with the USA president in recognition of the historic ties between the two countries as well as protecting Ireland's long-term interests. While she chided Mr Varadkar for his comments in relation to Stormont, Mrs Foster welcomed other remarks made by the Irish premier in which he acknowledged his government's stance on Brexit may have angered unionists. (more...)
Nia Griffith breaks with Corbyn to back May over Russia
- March 15, 2018
Corbyn said the incident was a " dreadful, appalling act, which we totally condemn ". "It is utterly reckless to use them in a civilian environment". Tory MPs responded by shouting to the Labour frontbench: "That's how you do it". He went on to ask the Tory leader if she had responded to Russia's demand to examine samples of the nerve agent allegedly used against Skripal. He said: "If the government believes that it is still a possibility that Russian Federation negligently lost control ... (more...)
- March 15, 2018
Corbyn said the incident was a " dreadful, appalling act, which we totally condemn ". "It is utterly reckless to use them in a civilian environment". Tory MPs responded by shouting to the Labour frontbench: "That's how you do it". He went on to ask the Tory leader if she had responded to Russia's demand to examine samples of the nerve agent allegedly used against Skripal. He said: "If the government believes that it is still a possibility that Russian Federation negligently lost control ... (more...)
One Black Panther Deleted Scene The Filmmakers Say Was Painful To Cut
- March 15, 2018
Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst with comScore, noted that the key 13-17-year-old demographic gave it an 83% combined score in those two categories. The Ryan Coogler-helmed " Black Panther " continues its fourth week of domination, bringing in another $41.1 million. It's far from a ideal film, which, as argued particularly strongly by academic Kehinde Andrews, "remains at heart a movie that perpetuates the status quo, which is defined by Whiteness". (more...)
- March 15, 2018
Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst with comScore, noted that the key 13-17-year-old demographic gave it an 83% combined score in those two categories. The Ryan Coogler-helmed " Black Panther " continues its fourth week of domination, bringing in another $41.1 million. It's far from a ideal film, which, as argued particularly strongly by academic Kehinde Andrews, "remains at heart a movie that perpetuates the status quo, which is defined by Whiteness". (more...)
Analysts Insights on Gamestop Corp (GME)
- March 15, 2018
Conversely, a beta below 1 implies below average systematic risk. The stock now has an average rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $22.23. (NYSE: GME ) for 615,431 shares. As per Monday, June 27, the company rating was upgraded by Telsey Advisory Group. Eqis Cap Management holds 0.03% in GameStop Corp . (more...)
- March 15, 2018
Conversely, a beta below 1 implies below average systematic risk. The stock now has an average rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $22.23. (NYSE: GME ) for 615,431 shares. As per Monday, June 27, the company rating was upgraded by Telsey Advisory Group. Eqis Cap Management holds 0.03% in GameStop Corp . (more...)
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau back in Regina to talk steel
- March 15, 2018
U.S. President Donald Trump seeks to impose import tariffs of 25 percent on steel and 10 percent for aluminum, effective later this month. Canada, the top supplier of steel and aluminium to the U.S. During his earlier visits to factories in Saguenay, Que., and Hamilton, Trudeau repeated his message that the national security argument the US has made when it comes to tariffs makes no sense and could not apply to Canada. (more...)
- March 15, 2018
U.S. President Donald Trump seeks to impose import tariffs of 25 percent on steel and 10 percent for aluminum, effective later this month. Canada, the top supplier of steel and aluminium to the U.S. During his earlier visits to factories in Saguenay, Que., and Hamilton, Trudeau repeated his message that the national security argument the US has made when it comes to tariffs makes no sense and could not apply to Canada. (more...)
Alpinists Leclerc and Johnson Died in Climb
- March 15, 2018
Bad weather complicated search efforts for days, but members of Juneau Mountain Rescue on Tuesday were finally able to get a good look at the north face of the Towers from a chartered Coastal helicopter. "He's exceptionally humble", Irvine said. The search for two missing climbers in Alaska, including one man from Agassiz, B.C. has ended in tragedy. (more...)
- March 15, 2018
Bad weather complicated search efforts for days, but members of Juneau Mountain Rescue on Tuesday were finally able to get a good look at the north face of the Towers from a chartered Coastal helicopter. "He's exceptionally humble", Irvine said. The search for two missing climbers in Alaska, including one man from Agassiz, B.C. has ended in tragedy. (more...)
Ukrainian opposition leader forcibly deported to Poland
- March 15, 2018
The forcible deportation was against global laws, The Associated Press cites him as saying. Speaking in Ukrainian and English, he said he would find a way to return to Ukraine , insisting it is his country. "Mikheil Saakashvili was admitted onto Polish territory", the service's spokeswoman Agnieszka Golias told AFP. Mr Saakashvili has regularly attracted a few thousand supporters to his rallies, but polls suggest he does not enjoy widespread popularity in Ukraine. (more...)
- March 15, 2018
The forcible deportation was against global laws, The Associated Press cites him as saying. Speaking in Ukrainian and English, he said he would find a way to return to Ukraine , insisting it is his country. "Mikheil Saakashvili was admitted onto Polish territory", the service's spokeswoman Agnieszka Golias told AFP. Mr Saakashvili has regularly attracted a few thousand supporters to his rallies, but polls suggest he does not enjoy widespread popularity in Ukraine. (more...)
White House communications director to step down
- March 15, 2018
Republican Rep. Tom Rooney is calling for an end to the House Intelligence Committee's investigation into possible collusion in Russia's 2016 election meddling, arguing that its only objective is to drive the media narrative for Democrats. Hicks has set no departure date but is expected to leave the White House in the next few weeks , White House officials said. "To say that she will be missed, is an understatement", Kelly said. (more...)
- March 15, 2018
Republican Rep. Tom Rooney is calling for an end to the House Intelligence Committee's investigation into possible collusion in Russia's 2016 election meddling, arguing that its only objective is to drive the media narrative for Democrats. Hicks has set no departure date but is expected to leave the White House in the next few weeks , White House officials said. "To say that she will be missed, is an understatement", Kelly said. (more...)
White nationalist leader Matthew Heimbach arrested for assault in Indiana
- March 15, 2018
Parrot threw a chair at Heimbach to defend himself, but Heimbach started strangling Parrott until he briefly lost consciousness, the arrest report claims. Brooke, who made a recording of Heimbach's demands, later wrote in an affidavit that he "kicked the wall" when she refused to shoo away the cops. He posted a $1,000 cash bond shortly after his arrested and was released from the Orange County Jail. (more...)
- March 15, 2018
Parrot threw a chair at Heimbach to defend himself, but Heimbach started strangling Parrott until he briefly lost consciousness, the arrest report claims. Brooke, who made a recording of Heimbach's demands, later wrote in an affidavit that he "kicked the wall" when she refused to shoo away the cops. He posted a $1,000 cash bond shortly after his arrested and was released from the Orange County Jail. (more...)
HC stays single benchs order for CBI probe to YC workers killing
- March 15, 2018
The single bench had not given an opportunity to the government to explain its position in the petition filed by the parents of Shuhaib seeking a CBI probe , the counsel said. The court had also sought to unearth the "conspiracy angle" in the murder. Here, the Letters Patent (Madras) and not the Kerala High Court Act was applicable. (more...)
- March 15, 2018
The single bench had not given an opportunity to the government to explain its position in the petition filed by the parents of Shuhaib seeking a CBI probe , the counsel said. The court had also sought to unearth the "conspiracy angle" in the murder. Here, the Letters Patent (Madras) and not the Kerala High Court Act was applicable. (more...)
Philippine president Duterte suggests troops should shoot female rebels in vagina
- March 15, 2018
He went on to say that without their vaginas, women would be "useless". There's a new order coming from the mayor . "We will just shoot your vagina, '" he said , according to media reports. "Duterte's latest nasty remark openly encourages violence against women, contributes to the impunity on such, and further confirms himself as the most risky macho-fascist in the government right now", Gabriela Representative Emmi de Jesus said in a statement. (more...)
- March 15, 2018
He went on to say that without their vaginas, women would be "useless". There's a new order coming from the mayor . "We will just shoot your vagina, '" he said , according to media reports. "Duterte's latest nasty remark openly encourages violence against women, contributes to the impunity on such, and further confirms himself as the most risky macho-fascist in the government right now", Gabriela Representative Emmi de Jesus said in a statement. (more...)
The EU agrees on new rules against tax avoidance
- March 15, 2018
The rules, which are due to come into force on July 1, 2020, are part of an effort by the bloc to shut down corporate ploys to shift profits to low-tax countries. "I am glad to see more jurisdictions. committing themselves to reforming their tax policies in a manner that will remedy our concerns,"Â said Bulgarian Finance Minister Vladislav Goranov, whose country holds the EU's rotating presidency". (more...)
- March 15, 2018
The rules, which are due to come into force on July 1, 2020, are part of an effort by the bloc to shut down corporate ploys to shift profits to low-tax countries. "I am glad to see more jurisdictions. committing themselves to reforming their tax policies in a manner that will remedy our concerns,"Â said Bulgarian Finance Minister Vladislav Goranov, whose country holds the EU's rotating presidency". (more...)
Trump Eyeing More Tariffs on Goods Such as Apparel, Telecoms and Tech
- March 15, 2018
Malmstrom, who held talks with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer on Saturday, said she had not been given any clear reassurance that the European Union would be exempted. ET. The trade war fears at least temporarily eclipsed data from China which showed industrial output expanding at a surprisingly faster pace at the start of the year. (more...)
- March 15, 2018
Malmstrom, who held talks with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer on Saturday, said she had not been given any clear reassurance that the European Union would be exempted. ET. The trade war fears at least temporarily eclipsed data from China which showed industrial output expanding at a surprisingly faster pace at the start of the year. (more...)
Pikeville, Ky. police officer shot and killed in the line of dut
- March 15, 2018
According to Kentucky State Police, Officer Scotty Hamilton and Trooper Matt Martin were conducting a criminal patrol on Hurricane Creek when they encountered a suspicious vehicle in the area. A candlelight vigil to honor Hamilton and his service to the community will be held at 8 p.m. on Thursday at Billy Johnson Stage at the East Kentucky Exposition Center. (more...)
- March 15, 2018
According to Kentucky State Police, Officer Scotty Hamilton and Trooper Matt Martin were conducting a criminal patrol on Hurricane Creek when they encountered a suspicious vehicle in the area. A candlelight vigil to honor Hamilton and his service to the community will be held at 8 p.m. on Thursday at Billy Johnson Stage at the East Kentucky Exposition Center. (more...)
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