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Statement by Minister Joly on Eid al-Adha
- September 01, 2017
It honors the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son Ismaeel, as an act of obedience to God's command. De la Rosa called on all Filipinos to pray in unity despite different religious beliefs in the quest for peace under one country and one nation as embodied in the message of Eid'l al-Adha. (more...)
- September 01, 2017
It honors the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son Ismaeel, as an act of obedience to God's command. De la Rosa called on all Filipinos to pray in unity despite different religious beliefs in the quest for peace under one country and one nation as embodied in the message of Eid'l al-Adha. (more...)
Isis leader Baghdadi 'probably alive and planning last stand'
- September 01, 2017
Gen. Townsend added that the coward is believed to be hiding in the Middle Euphrates region between Syria and Iraq. There have been several previous reports of Baghdadi's death. "When we find him, I think we'll probably just try to kill him first", Townsend said. "I don't think it's worth going to the trouble of trying to capture him". (more...)
- September 01, 2017
Gen. Townsend added that the coward is believed to be hiding in the Middle Euphrates region between Syria and Iraq. There have been several previous reports of Baghdadi's death. "When we find him, I think we'll probably just try to kill him first", Townsend said. "I don't think it's worth going to the trouble of trying to capture him". (more...)
Sotomayor hits up Yankee Stadium's 'Judge's Chambers'
- September 01, 2017
Sotomayor was fittingly spotted sitting in the Judge's Chambers - the new fan section named for outfielder Aaron Judge . NY prevailed - by a score of 6 to 2, thank you very much - but, for legal nerds, that wasn't the highlight. "I'm just a player", he said. "They are the greatest fans". If the Yankees go on an extended win streak after this she might have to start showing up more often. (more...)
- September 01, 2017
Sotomayor was fittingly spotted sitting in the Judge's Chambers - the new fan section named for outfielder Aaron Judge . NY prevailed - by a score of 6 to 2, thank you very much - but, for legal nerds, that wasn't the highlight. "I'm just a player", he said. "They are the greatest fans". If the Yankees go on an extended win streak after this she might have to start showing up more often. (more...)
Kamal Hassan hints at joining Left, says 'saffron' not his colour
- September 01, 2017
Kamal Hasaan on Friday said he has been talking to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and is also meeting other political leaders before making a final call. The actor further said that the issues were more important than the government and people were more important than the government. "Government's should be concerned about the people". (more...)
- September 01, 2017
Kamal Hasaan on Friday said he has been talking to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and is also meeting other political leaders before making a final call. The actor further said that the issues were more important than the government and people were more important than the government. "Government's should be concerned about the people". (more...)
Oil prices pulled by Harvey, North Korea
- September 01, 2017
With that, gasoline futures headed higher for a third straight day. All told, gasoline futures have surged by 13% since Friday afternoon, before Harvey disrupted a huge chunk of the nation's ability to turn oil into gasoline and other products like jet fuel. (more...)
- September 01, 2017
With that, gasoline futures headed higher for a third straight day. All told, gasoline futures have surged by 13% since Friday afternoon, before Harvey disrupted a huge chunk of the nation's ability to turn oil into gasoline and other products like jet fuel. (more...)
'Unprecedented, serious and significant threat': Japan's prime minister on North Korea launch
- September 01, 2017
Washington negotiated with China, Pyongyang's ally and main trading partner, for a month to reach agreement on the latest sanctions banning exports of coal, iron, lead and seafood. "The wild military acts of the enemies are nothing but the rash act of those taken aback" by North Korea's missile launch as the first military operation in the Pacific, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said. (more...)
- September 01, 2017
Washington negotiated with China, Pyongyang's ally and main trading partner, for a month to reach agreement on the latest sanctions banning exports of coal, iron, lead and seafood. "The wild military acts of the enemies are nothing but the rash act of those taken aback" by North Korea's missile launch as the first military operation in the Pacific, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said. (more...)
Fernando Alonso set for 35-place grid penalty for engine swap
- September 01, 2017
After three years Alonso has little to show for his time with the two legends whose attempts to recreate the success of the late 80s and early 90s have fallen spectacularly flat. "They now have three years of experience and are helped from the outside in the right direction". "So we all want the same thing, to be competitive". (more...)
- September 01, 2017
After three years Alonso has little to show for his time with the two legends whose attempts to recreate the success of the late 80s and early 90s have fallen spectacularly flat. "They now have three years of experience and are helped from the outside in the right direction". "So we all want the same thing, to be competitive". (more...)
PM To Send Warship To Pacific Following North Korea Threat
- September 01, 2017
North Korea's missile programme presents an "unprecedented threat to global security", Theresa May said as she vowed to speed up the implementation of sanctions against Kim Jong Un's regime. After the latest launch Trump said negotiations were "not the answer", tweeting: "The US has been talking to North Korea, and paying them extortion money, for 25 years". (more...)
- September 01, 2017
North Korea's missile programme presents an "unprecedented threat to global security", Theresa May said as she vowed to speed up the implementation of sanctions against Kim Jong Un's regime. After the latest launch Trump said negotiations were "not the answer", tweeting: "The US has been talking to North Korea, and paying them extortion money, for 25 years". (more...)
Dalit Student Who Fought NEET Exam In Supreme Court Found Hanging
- September 01, 2017
The teenager, while challenging NEET before the apex court, had said that she would be able to study medicine if the admission to a medical college was based on her Class XII board exam results. "We have also learned that the victim was depressed as one of her classmates said she had shared her intention of committing suicide", the source added. (more...)
- September 01, 2017
The teenager, while challenging NEET before the apex court, had said that she would be able to study medicine if the admission to a medical college was based on her Class XII board exam results. "We have also learned that the victim was depressed as one of her classmates said she had shared her intention of committing suicide", the source added. (more...)
Trump Administration settles lawsuit for first travel ban
- September 01, 2017
President Trump's first executive order, which denied access into the USA for people from several Muslim-majority countries, birthed series of legal tussles after some people carrying valid visas were denied entry and sent back to their home countries. (more...)
- September 01, 2017
President Trump's first executive order, which denied access into the USA for people from several Muslim-majority countries, birthed series of legal tussles after some people carrying valid visas were denied entry and sent back to their home countries. (more...)
FBR Co Brokerages Give Vera Bradley, a $12.00 PT
- September 01, 2017
The stock has a consensus recommendation of "Hold" and a consensus price objective of $11.83. Vera Bradley had 18 analyst reports since July 21, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. Moreover, Quantbot Techs L P has 0.01% invested in Vera Bradley, Inc . Vera Bradley expects to produce between $112 million and $117 million of revenue during the third quarter, down from $126.7 million during the third quarter of 2016. (more...)
- September 01, 2017
The stock has a consensus recommendation of "Hold" and a consensus price objective of $11.83. Vera Bradley had 18 analyst reports since July 21, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. Moreover, Quantbot Techs L P has 0.01% invested in Vera Bradley, Inc . Vera Bradley expects to produce between $112 million and $117 million of revenue during the third quarter, down from $126.7 million during the third quarter of 2016. (more...)
Talking is not the answer, says Trump on N Korea
- September 01, 2017
KCNA via ReutersMay's pressure on China echoed those of the current USA administration, which announced a fresh round of sanctions last week targeting Chinese and Russian companies and individuals for supporting North Korea's nuclear development. (more...)
- September 01, 2017
KCNA via ReutersMay's pressure on China echoed those of the current USA administration, which announced a fresh round of sanctions last week targeting Chinese and Russian companies and individuals for supporting North Korea's nuclear development. (more...)
May: Chinese pressure is best way to rein in North Korea
- September 01, 2017
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has urged Washington not to use force against North Korea , as tensions surged after the latest missile test by Pyongyang. The missile flew over Japan's Hokkaido island. "We are working closely with the fleet to develop this important new capability, and this was a key milestone in giving our Aegis BMD ships an enhanced capability to defeat ballistic missiles in their terminal phase", said MDA Director Lt. (more...)
- September 01, 2017
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has urged Washington not to use force against North Korea , as tensions surged after the latest missile test by Pyongyang. The missile flew over Japan's Hokkaido island. "We are working closely with the fleet to develop this important new capability, and this was a key milestone in giving our Aegis BMD ships an enhanced capability to defeat ballistic missiles in their terminal phase", said MDA Director Lt. (more...)
Three dead as Delhi's Ghazipur landfill site caves in
- September 01, 2017
An NDRF team comprising of 45 personnel was rushed to the cave-in site and a team of divers have also been pressed into service. According to the official, the woman was killed when the two-wheeler she was driving fell into the canal. She blamed the Delhi government for poor maintenance of the landfill site, which is spread across 70 acres. Five people have been rescued so far. More cars are also reportedly stuck under the debris. (more...)
- September 01, 2017
An NDRF team comprising of 45 personnel was rushed to the cave-in site and a team of divers have also been pressed into service. According to the official, the woman was killed when the two-wheeler she was driving fell into the canal. She blamed the Delhi government for poor maintenance of the landfill site, which is spread across 70 acres. Five people have been rescued so far. More cars are also reportedly stuck under the debris. (more...)
Nurse Arrested For Refusing To Draw Blood From Unconscious Patient
- September 01, 2017
Alex Wubbels was working as a charge nurse at the University of Utah Hospital when Police Detective Jeff Payne demanded a blood sample from a truck driver who was hospitalized after a vehicle crash on July 26, Deseret News reported. Wubbels then called her supervisors and placed them on speakerphone while Payne said she was going to jail for interfering with a criminal investigation. (more...)
- September 01, 2017
Alex Wubbels was working as a charge nurse at the University of Utah Hospital when Police Detective Jeff Payne demanded a blood sample from a truck driver who was hospitalized after a vehicle crash on July 26, Deseret News reported. Wubbels then called her supervisors and placed them on speakerphone while Payne said she was going to jail for interfering with a criminal investigation. (more...)
Eight dead as 3.8 inch rain cripples life in Karachi
- September 01, 2017
Daily life was disrupted in Karachi as several areas - including North Karachi, Nazimabad, Drigh Road - were submerged in the rainfall, Dawn reported. Nearly 90 percent of the main business and commercial centers and markets remained closed due to heavy rains, which, according to the meteorological department, are likely to lash the city for next 48 hours. (more...)
- September 01, 2017
Daily life was disrupted in Karachi as several areas - including North Karachi, Nazimabad, Drigh Road - were submerged in the rainfall, Dawn reported. Nearly 90 percent of the main business and commercial centers and markets remained closed due to heavy rains, which, according to the meteorological department, are likely to lash the city for next 48 hours. (more...)
Moon to Hold Summit with Putin Next Wednesday
- September 01, 2017
This file photo taken on May 10, 2016 shows North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un waving from a balcony of the Grand People's Study House to participants of a military parade and mass rally on Kim Il-Sung square in Pyongyang. On Thursday, the South Korean president will deliver a keynote speech at the forum, which was established in 2015. Regarding the meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Park said that the two sides have agreed to hold a summit and are now working on the details. (more...)
- September 01, 2017
This file photo taken on May 10, 2016 shows North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un waving from a balcony of the Grand People's Study House to participants of a military parade and mass rally on Kim Il-Sung square in Pyongyang. On Thursday, the South Korean president will deliver a keynote speech at the forum, which was established in 2015. Regarding the meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Park said that the two sides have agreed to hold a summit and are now working on the details. (more...)
Trump Says US Pays N. Korea 'Extortion Money' - What Does That Mean?
- September 01, 2017
The requested budget for 2018 would amount to 5.26 trillion yen (around $48 billion) and represents a 2.5 percent increase from a year ago. The move has been questioned by China, however, which Tokyo sees as another security concern. military was ready with military options if the aggression continues. "We're not talking to the North Koreans right now", Mattis told reporters in an impromptu appearance at the Pentagon. (more...)
- September 01, 2017
The requested budget for 2018 would amount to 5.26 trillion yen (around $48 billion) and represents a 2.5 percent increase from a year ago. The move has been questioned by China, however, which Tokyo sees as another security concern. military was ready with military options if the aggression continues. "We're not talking to the North Koreans right now", Mattis told reporters in an impromptu appearance at the Pentagon. (more...)
N. Korea warns Japan of 'imminent self-destruction'
- September 01, 2017
On the Korean Peninsula, Trump earlier this month threatened "fire and fury" against Pyongyang if it did not stop threatening the USA, which did not seem to deter North Korea from testing its missiles and threatening Guam . If approved, it would be the sixth annual increase since Prime Minister Shinzo Abe retook office in 2012. "We think that China has a role to play and we'd encourage China to do everything it can to bring pressure on North Korea to stop this". (more...)
- September 01, 2017
On the Korean Peninsula, Trump earlier this month threatened "fire and fury" against Pyongyang if it did not stop threatening the USA, which did not seem to deter North Korea from testing its missiles and threatening Guam . If approved, it would be the sixth annual increase since Prime Minister Shinzo Abe retook office in 2012. "We think that China has a role to play and we'd encourage China to do everything it can to bring pressure on North Korea to stop this". (more...)
Visiting Indian External Affairs Minister meets President
- September 01, 2017
Under the 99-year lease agreement, China's state-run conglomerate China Merchant Port Holdings or CMPort is to invest up to $1.1 billion in the port. "External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj calls on President Sirisena and discussed bilateral issues of mutual collaboration", Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs Raveesh Kumar tweeted. (more...)
- September 01, 2017
Under the 99-year lease agreement, China's state-run conglomerate China Merchant Port Holdings or CMPort is to invest up to $1.1 billion in the port. "External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj calls on President Sirisena and discussed bilateral issues of mutual collaboration", Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs Raveesh Kumar tweeted. (more...)
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