Global Media
Egypt's President Sisi arrives in Saudi Arabia ahead of Arab Summit
- April 15, 2018
The 29 Arab League Summit is scheduled to kick off in the Saudi city of Dhahran on April 15, 2018. "The Saudis are going to push for a much harsher stance on Iran-not necessarily on the nuclear dossier per se, but on Iranian influence in the Arab countries, particularly Iraq, Syria, Lebanon and Yemen", said Karim Bitar of the Paris-based Institute of global and Strategic Affairs. (more...)
- April 15, 2018
The 29 Arab League Summit is scheduled to kick off in the Saudi city of Dhahran on April 15, 2018. "The Saudis are going to push for a much harsher stance on Iran-not necessarily on the nuclear dossier per se, but on Iranian influence in the Arab countries, particularly Iraq, Syria, Lebanon and Yemen", said Karim Bitar of the Paris-based Institute of global and Strategic Affairs. (more...)
Rohingya refugee family returns to Myanmar
- April 15, 2018
Official repatriation was due to start in January but this is the first family to return. The post described the family as "Muslim". The state does not use the word Rohingya. They are now believed to be staying "temporarily" with relatives in Maungdaw town. No further information has been given about other possible repatriations. (more...)
- April 15, 2018
Official repatriation was due to start in January but this is the first family to return. The post described the family as "Muslim". The state does not use the word Rohingya. They are now believed to be staying "temporarily" with relatives in Maungdaw town. No further information has been given about other possible repatriations. (more...)
IAF's Sukhoi Su-30s refuelling mid-air during Gagan Shakti 2018 exercise
- April 15, 2018
A day after the Indian Air Force exhibited a stunning display of its mid-air refueling capability as the Sukhoi Fighter Jet was re-pumped mid-aid during the Gagan Shakti exercise at West Bengal's Kalaikunda, the Indian Air Force today conducted battalion level air drop as part of exercise from Hindon Airbase. (more...)
- April 15, 2018
A day after the Indian Air Force exhibited a stunning display of its mid-air refueling capability as the Sukhoi Fighter Jet was re-pumped mid-aid during the Gagan Shakti exercise at West Bengal's Kalaikunda, the Indian Air Force today conducted battalion level air drop as part of exercise from Hindon Airbase. (more...)
Hoosier Gun Owners Rally In Support Of Second Amendment
- April 15, 2018
Sean Allen Neumann, a rally organizer who is for background checks regarding guns, said their Second Amendment rights are not granted to them by the government but by God. More violent crimes would be perpetrated on innocent, unarmed people. And lots of shirts were emblazoned with "I plead the 2nd". Those of us on the front lines of this civil rights battle see this as the ultimate abandonment of common sense. (more...)
- April 15, 2018
Sean Allen Neumann, a rally organizer who is for background checks regarding guns, said their Second Amendment rights are not granted to them by the government but by God. More violent crimes would be perpetrated on innocent, unarmed people. And lots of shirts were emblazoned with "I plead the 2nd". Those of us on the front lines of this civil rights battle see this as the ultimate abandonment of common sense. (more...)
United Kingdom action in Syria nears as PM wins Cabinet approval
- April 15, 2018
DUP MP Nigel Doods, reacting to the air strikes, said: "First and foremost we salute the courage of our fearless servicemen and women". Corbyn has written to May seeking assurance that there would be no further bombing raids and urged the government to negotiate a pause in the Syrian civil war. (more...)
- April 15, 2018
DUP MP Nigel Doods, reacting to the air strikes, said: "First and foremost we salute the courage of our fearless servicemen and women". Corbyn has written to May seeking assurance that there would be no further bombing raids and urged the government to negotiate a pause in the Syrian civil war. (more...)
Florida woman arrested when baby found with meth in system
- April 15, 2018
She also was charged with lewd and lascivious battery and transmission of harmful material to a minor in connection with a separate case. Deputies searched her Crawfordville home on January 19 and found pipes with marijuana and meth residue, grinders, a scale and a baggie of marijuana in a basket of children's toys. (more...)
- April 15, 2018
She also was charged with lewd and lascivious battery and transmission of harmful material to a minor in connection with a separate case. Deputies searched her Crawfordville home on January 19 and found pipes with marijuana and meth residue, grinders, a scale and a baggie of marijuana in a basket of children's toys. (more...)
Citizens Financial Group (CFG) Cut to "Sell" at Zacks Investment Research
- April 15, 2018
The regular trading started at $42.63 but as the trading progressed, the stock escalated, completing the session with a growth of 2.51%. The Piedmont Investment Advisors Llc holds 107,376 shares with $4.51 million value, up from 20,705 last quarter. (more...)
- April 15, 2018
The regular trading started at $42.63 but as the trading progressed, the stock escalated, completing the session with a growth of 2.51%. The Piedmont Investment Advisors Llc holds 107,376 shares with $4.51 million value, up from 20,705 last quarter. (more...)
Syria strikes an 'important signal' to Syria and Hezbollah - Israeli minister
- April 15, 2018
A plane preparing to take off as part of the joint airstrike operation by the British, French and USA militaries in Syria, is seen in this picture obtained on April 14, 2018 via social media. Iran's involvement in Syria in support of President Bashar al-Assad has alarmed Israel, which has said it would counter any threat. Shortly after the Hezbollah leader's speech, Israel fired back at Nasrallah and Iran, claiming an Iranian drone shot down inside Israel in February was on a mission to ... (more...)
- April 15, 2018
A plane preparing to take off as part of the joint airstrike operation by the British, French and USA militaries in Syria, is seen in this picture obtained on April 14, 2018 via social media. Iran's involvement in Syria in support of President Bashar al-Assad has alarmed Israel, which has said it would counter any threat. Shortly after the Hezbollah leader's speech, Israel fired back at Nasrallah and Iran, claiming an Iranian drone shot down inside Israel in February was on a mission to ... (more...)
United States 'locked and loaded' if Syria uses chemical weapons again
- April 15, 2018
But the vote at the end of an emergency meeting called by Russian Federation also demonstrated again the paralysis of the UN's most powerful body in dealing with Syria's seven-year conflict. McKenzie would speak "in effort to maintain transparency and accuracy". On Saturday , Slaughter tweeted her support for the strike on the basis that she believes the U.S., United Kingdom, and France "did the right thing". (more...)
- April 15, 2018
But the vote at the end of an emergency meeting called by Russian Federation also demonstrated again the paralysis of the UN's most powerful body in dealing with Syria's seven-year conflict. McKenzie would speak "in effort to maintain transparency and accuracy". On Saturday , Slaughter tweeted her support for the strike on the basis that she believes the U.S., United Kingdom, and France "did the right thing". (more...)
Ayatollah Khamenei calls US, UK, French leaders criminals
- April 15, 2018
The Pentagon subsequently said no further strikes were planned as part of an operation launched a week after a suspected chemical attack on the holdout rebel town of Douma killed dozens of people. US President Donald Trump announced the joint action against Assad's regime from the White House late Friday. In a news conference Friday evening, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said the USA -led coalition used double the number of weapons as last year's strike, which involved 58 US missiles and ... (more...)
- April 15, 2018
The Pentagon subsequently said no further strikes were planned as part of an operation launched a week after a suspected chemical attack on the holdout rebel town of Douma killed dozens of people. US President Donald Trump announced the joint action against Assad's regime from the White House late Friday. In a news conference Friday evening, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said the USA -led coalition used double the number of weapons as last year's strike, which involved 58 US missiles and ... (more...)
Trump lawyer seeks to halt quick review of materials in Federal Bureau of Investigation raid
- April 15, 2018
In the filing with a court in NY, prosecutors blacked out a section describing what crime they believe Trump attorney Michael Cohen has committed. Attorneys for Trump lawyer Michael Cohen want the court to order prosecutors to temporarily halt an examination of the material that was seized. (more...)
- April 15, 2018
In the filing with a court in NY, prosecutors blacked out a section describing what crime they believe Trump attorney Michael Cohen has committed. Attorneys for Trump lawyer Michael Cohen want the court to order prosecutors to temporarily halt an examination of the material that was seized. (more...)
Are Discerning Investors Interested in These Shares: Cigna Corporation (NYSE:CI)?
- April 15, 2018
The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, April 10th. Sold All: 23 Reduced: 140 Increased: 140 New Position: 51. Since January 26, 2018, it had 1 buying transaction, and 0 insider sales for $43,446 activity. It turned negative, as 38 investors sold CI shares while 280 reduced holdings. (more...)
- April 15, 2018
The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, April 10th. Sold All: 23 Reduced: 140 Increased: 140 New Position: 51. Since January 26, 2018, it had 1 buying transaction, and 0 insider sales for $43,446 activity. It turned negative, as 38 investors sold CI shares while 280 reduced holdings. (more...)
Mets announce catcher Travis d'Arnaud will undergo Tommy John Surgery
- April 15, 2018
Catcher is a position the Mets are sorely lacking depth early in 2018. Travis d'Arnaud will miss the rest of the 2018 season. . D'Arnaud went on the disabled list for the fifth consecutive year. Meanwhile, it was announced that Plawecki has a hairline fracture in his left hand , as a result of being hit by a fastball by Tayron Guerrero in the eighth inning Wednesday night. (more...)
- April 15, 2018
Catcher is a position the Mets are sorely lacking depth early in 2018. Travis d'Arnaud will miss the rest of the 2018 season. . D'Arnaud went on the disabled list for the fifth consecutive year. Meanwhile, it was announced that Plawecki has a hairline fracture in his left hand , as a result of being hit by a fastball by Tayron Guerrero in the eighth inning Wednesday night. (more...)
Allies struck Syria before United Nations report on gas attack
- April 15, 2018
Syrian president Mr al-Assad has vowed to keep fighting the rebels and a tweet from the Syrian Presidency account showed images of Mr Assad arriving at work this morning. "However, they are like surgery when it is necessary". Analysts suggested Assad's regime would respond to Trump's threats by protectively moving weapons and personnel away from likely targets. (more...)
- April 15, 2018
Syrian president Mr al-Assad has vowed to keep fighting the rebels and a tweet from the Syrian Presidency account showed images of Mr Assad arriving at work this morning. "However, they are like surgery when it is necessary". Analysts suggested Assad's regime would respond to Trump's threats by protectively moving weapons and personnel away from likely targets. (more...)
Damascus defiant after US-led strikes on Syrian government installations
- April 15, 2018
Russia has also introduced a draft resolution condemning the missile strikes against the Syrian targets and called on the United States and its allies to immediately stop the aggression, according to the Russian mission to the UN. In 2017, the US launched missiles against Syria following reports of a sarin gas attack. A U.S. official told Reuters the strikes were aimed at multiple targets and involved Tomahawk cruise missiles as Syrian state TV said the army's air defences were ... (more...)
- April 15, 2018
Russia has also introduced a draft resolution condemning the missile strikes against the Syrian targets and called on the United States and its allies to immediately stop the aggression, according to the Russian mission to the UN. In 2017, the US launched missiles against Syria following reports of a sarin gas attack. A U.S. official told Reuters the strikes were aimed at multiple targets and involved Tomahawk cruise missiles as Syrian state TV said the army's air defences were ... (more...)
Volkswagen Group appoints new CEO
- April 15, 2018
Mueller took over the CEO slot at VW in the wake of the fallout from the emissions scandal and was tasked with restoring public and shareholder confidence in the company. "He must finally clear up the diesel affair ..." VW chairman Hans Dieter Poetsch said in a statement that Mr Mueller had done "outstanding work" for the company. (more...)
- April 15, 2018
Mueller took over the CEO slot at VW in the wake of the fallout from the emissions scandal and was tasked with restoring public and shareholder confidence in the company. "He must finally clear up the diesel affair ..." VW chairman Hans Dieter Poetsch said in a statement that Mr Mueller had done "outstanding work" for the company. (more...)
Pak SC bars Sharif from contesting polls for life
- April 15, 2018
Pakistan's Supreme Court has disqualified Nawas Sharfi, who was the Prime Minister of Pakistan, from retaining a Public office. Supreme Court Justice Umar Ata Bandial has described the decision of the jury against Nawaz's disqualification as being permanent, so he can't challenge it in anyway, and will just have to accept it. (more...)
- April 15, 2018
Pakistan's Supreme Court has disqualified Nawas Sharfi, who was the Prime Minister of Pakistan, from retaining a Public office. Supreme Court Justice Umar Ata Bandial has described the decision of the jury against Nawaz's disqualification as being permanent, so he can't challenge it in anyway, and will just have to accept it. (more...)
Hundreds rally for gun rights in Carson City
- April 15, 2018
Atlanta rally organizer Chris Hill said his group still plans to show up but has no intention of paying. "It is the single most coherent reason why in the history of the United States no foreign nation has attacked this nation because the citizens of this nation were armed and will defend themselves, and we believe that is our Constitutional right, and we should have it forever", said Rocky Habeeb of Bangor. (more...)
- April 15, 2018
Atlanta rally organizer Chris Hill said his group still plans to show up but has no intention of paying. "It is the single most coherent reason why in the history of the United States no foreign nation has attacked this nation because the citizens of this nation were armed and will defend themselves, and we believe that is our Constitutional right, and we should have it forever", said Rocky Habeeb of Bangor. (more...)
Tamil Nadu: Ultra Left singer Kovan arrested for 'deprecative' anti-Modi song
- April 15, 2018
Kovan's son Charuvagan said, "They tried to drag my father out of the house, but my parents locked the doors from inside and informed me immediately on phone". Complaints were filed against the singer after he criticised the Rath Yatra in one of his recent song. According to police, Kovan whose real name is S Sivadas was arrested on charges of promoting enmity between different groups, insulting an individual with an intent to provoke breach of peace and circulating a statement that may ... (more...)
- April 15, 2018
Kovan's son Charuvagan said, "They tried to drag my father out of the house, but my parents locked the doors from inside and informed me immediately on phone". Complaints were filed against the singer after he criticised the Rath Yatra in one of his recent song. According to police, Kovan whose real name is S Sivadas was arrested on charges of promoting enmity between different groups, insulting an individual with an intent to provoke breach of peace and circulating a statement that may ... (more...)
TN presents Modi with memo on Cauvery
- April 15, 2018
Recalling Modi's earlier stint as Gujarat chief minister, Haasan said he already had the experience of sharing water among four states through the Narmada Control Authority. What has the Supreme Court said on this? Moreover, they sought the Centre to constitute CMB without waiting till May 3 and wanted the Centre to withdraw the clarificatory petition filed before the apex court. (more...)
- April 15, 2018
Recalling Modi's earlier stint as Gujarat chief minister, Haasan said he already had the experience of sharing water among four states through the Narmada Control Authority. What has the Supreme Court said on this? Moreover, they sought the Centre to constitute CMB without waiting till May 3 and wanted the Centre to withdraw the clarificatory petition filed before the apex court. (more...)
Latest news
Anti-US Protests in Baghdad: An Interim Summary