Global Media
United Kingdom regulator launches seven investigations into Kremlin-backed broadcaster RT
- April 18, 2018
It aims to announce the outcome of the investigations "as soon as possible". However, Ofcom is already investigating whether the programme breached rules on accuracy after tweets were read out during the inaugural broadcast on 16 November which were claimed to be from audience members. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
It aims to announce the outcome of the investigations "as soon as possible". However, Ofcom is already investigating whether the programme breached rules on accuracy after tweets were read out during the inaugural broadcast on 16 November which were claimed to be from audience members. (more...)
Suspect in Iceland's 'Big Bitcoin Heist' escapes country after prison break
- April 18, 2018
The prison where Stefansson was staying was a low-security facility in Sogn, a rural municipality in Western Iceland . Stefansson has been in prison since February for being the mastermind of what Icelandic media has called the "big bitcoin heist". (more...)
- April 18, 2018
The prison where Stefansson was staying was a low-security facility in Sogn, a rural municipality in Western Iceland . Stefansson has been in prison since February for being the mastermind of what Icelandic media has called the "big bitcoin heist". (more...)
Trump Reveals Direct North Korea Contacts
- April 18, 2018
The April 27 meeting will only be the third summit between the rivals since the end of the 1950-53 Korean War. US and South Korean officials have said the North could be desperate to save its economy from heavy sanctions, but some analysts see Kim as entering the negotiations from a position of strength after declaring the completion of its nuclear force previous year. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
The April 27 meeting will only be the third summit between the rivals since the end of the 1950-53 Korean War. US and South Korean officials have said the North could be desperate to save its economy from heavy sanctions, but some analysts see Kim as entering the negotiations from a position of strength after declaring the completion of its nuclear force previous year. (more...)
Diaz-Canel sole candidate to succeed Cuba's Castro
- April 18, 2018
Miguel Diaz-Canel was proposed in Cuba's parliament on Wednesday as the sole candidate to replace Raul Castro as president, which will make him the island's first non-Castro leader since the 1959 revolution. An uninspiring speaker that is regarded on the island, and in Miami, as a figurehead but being sold to the Cuban population as a younger, new generation leader. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
Miguel Diaz-Canel was proposed in Cuba's parliament on Wednesday as the sole candidate to replace Raul Castro as president, which will make him the island's first non-Castro leader since the 1959 revolution. An uninspiring speaker that is regarded on the island, and in Miami, as a figurehead but being sold to the Cuban population as a younger, new generation leader. (more...)
Facebook re-announces more privacy reminders to comply with EU's GDPR
- April 18, 2018
However, the company indicated that the requirements of GDPR around consent and data collection will be honored globally. Earlier this month, US senators Edward J. Raz-Lee's new Data Discovery tool provides an automated way to find Db2 for i files that fall under the jurisdiction of GDPR. Most of the organizations (56 percent) expect their data governance budget will increase, which will help in addressing the GDPR challenges. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
However, the company indicated that the requirements of GDPR around consent and data collection will be honored globally. Earlier this month, US senators Edward J. Raz-Lee's new Data Discovery tool provides an automated way to find Db2 for i files that fall under the jurisdiction of GDPR. Most of the organizations (56 percent) expect their data governance budget will increase, which will help in addressing the GDPR challenges. (more...)
IPL 2018: Freak throw leaves Ishan Kishan with gruesome injury
- April 18, 2018
Kishan wasn't wearing a helmet at the time and that ball hit him directly on the right eye. With the immediate medical attention, the young wicket-keeper got up but was taken off the field. For RCB, the loss turned out to be huge trouble. Meanwhile, as IPL enters its middle stages, Kolkata Knight Riders, with momentum on their side, move to Jaipur to take on Rajasthan Royals who have a good history at the Sawai Mann Singh Stadium. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
Kishan wasn't wearing a helmet at the time and that ball hit him directly on the right eye. With the immediate medical attention, the young wicket-keeper got up but was taken off the field. For RCB, the loss turned out to be huge trouble. Meanwhile, as IPL enters its middle stages, Kolkata Knight Riders, with momentum on their side, move to Jaipur to take on Rajasthan Royals who have a good history at the Sawai Mann Singh Stadium. (more...)
Royals pitcher jumps into action when ice chunks slam bus windshield
- April 18, 2018
The Blue Jays have since deleted their original tweet and shared a new tweet saying that they're working with CN Tower and Toronto Police to assess the field conditions. Toronto is 4-1 in Happ's last 5 starts against a team with a losing record and 6-1 in their last 7 games overall while the under is 23-11-1 in their last 35 home games. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
The Blue Jays have since deleted their original tweet and shared a new tweet saying that they're working with CN Tower and Toronto Police to assess the field conditions. Toronto is 4-1 in Happ's last 5 starts against a team with a losing record and 6-1 in their last 7 games overall while the under is 23-11-1 in their last 35 home games. (more...)
Child's body found in California river where family vanished
- April 18, 2018
Sandeep Thottapilly (42), his wife Soumya (38), son Siddhant (12) and daughter Saachi (9), who lived in the southern Californian city of Valencia, were reportedly travelling from Portland to San Jose, with a planned stop to see relatives in San Jose. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
Sandeep Thottapilly (42), his wife Soumya (38), son Siddhant (12) and daughter Saachi (9), who lived in the southern Californian city of Valencia, were reportedly travelling from Portland to San Jose, with a planned stop to see relatives in San Jose. (more...)
HEREDITARY Creepy Child Character Has Her Own Etsy Page
- April 18, 2018
Whatever it is, 15-year old actress Milly Shapiro has it in spades in upcoming horror-thriller Hereditary . Hereditary is written and directed by Ari Aster in his feature debut. Based on the Hereditary trailers released thus far, the film will be a psychological horror experience that, until recent years, we rarely got to see on the big screen. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
Whatever it is, 15-year old actress Milly Shapiro has it in spades in upcoming horror-thriller Hereditary . Hereditary is written and directed by Ari Aster in his feature debut. Based on the Hereditary trailers released thus far, the film will be a psychological horror experience that, until recent years, we rarely got to see on the big screen. (more...)
Five Spain players banned for referee confrontation after Belgium defeat
- April 18, 2018
Spain lodged a formal complaint after their shock 18-10 loss on 18 March. World Rugby has already announced that it will investigate the recent Rugby Europe Championship match between sides and the ineligibility issues that subsequently came to light in the aftermath of the tournament. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
Spain lodged a formal complaint after their shock 18-10 loss on 18 March. World Rugby has already announced that it will investigate the recent Rugby Europe Championship match between sides and the ineligibility issues that subsequently came to light in the aftermath of the tournament. (more...)
SC lawmakers call for more funding in wake of deadly prison riot
- April 18, 2018
The first melee started around 7:15 p.m. Sunday in a dorm housing about 250 inmates. The latest riot comes one month after inmates held a corrections officer hostage after they took control of their unit in March. The youngest was 24 years old; the oldest was 44. The dead men were serving between 10 years and life and their crimes ranged from murder to burglary to trafficking crack cocaine. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
The first melee started around 7:15 p.m. Sunday in a dorm housing about 250 inmates. The latest riot comes one month after inmates held a corrections officer hostage after they took control of their unit in March. The youngest was 24 years old; the oldest was 44. The dead men were serving between 10 years and life and their crimes ranged from murder to burglary to trafficking crack cocaine. (more...)
United Nations team attacked by gunfire at Syria chemical site
- April 18, 2018
OPCW Director-General Ahmet Uzumcu told a closed-door meeting of his organization that it remains unclear when the team will be able to deploy to Douma, U.K. Syria's United Nations ambassador said on Tuesday the fact-finding mission would begin its work in Douma on Wednesday if the United Nations security team deemed the situation there safe. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
OPCW Director-General Ahmet Uzumcu told a closed-door meeting of his organization that it remains unclear when the team will be able to deploy to Douma, U.K. Syria's United Nations ambassador said on Tuesday the fact-finding mission would begin its work in Douma on Wednesday if the United Nations security team deemed the situation there safe. (more...)
Jewish Men Attacked in Berlin
- April 18, 2018
German police have launched an investigation after a young Jewish man wearing a kippah was beaten with a belt on the streets of Berlin on Tuesday, with the victim filming what is presumed to have been an anti-Semitic motivated attack. He called for clear action by the judiciary and politicians. Berlin's Mayor Michael Müller (SPD) condemned the attack, stressing that "anti-Semitism is not part of the Berlin we want to live in". (more...)
- April 18, 2018
German police have launched an investigation after a young Jewish man wearing a kippah was beaten with a belt on the streets of Berlin on Tuesday, with the victim filming what is presumed to have been an anti-Semitic motivated attack. He called for clear action by the judiciary and politicians. Berlin's Mayor Michael Müller (SPD) condemned the attack, stressing that "anti-Semitism is not part of the Berlin we want to live in". (more...)
Anticipating Some Near-Term Aspects in Carnival Corporation (CCL), Owens & Minor, Inc. (OMI)
- April 18, 2018
Sei Investments Co. now owns 76,643 shares of the company's stock worth $4,942,000 after acquiring an additional 16,512 shares during the last quarter. Chevy Chase Tru Hldg has invested 0.1% in Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL ). Obermeyer Wood Investment Counsel Lllp reported 255,961 shares or 1.48% of all its holdings. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
Sei Investments Co. now owns 76,643 shares of the company's stock worth $4,942,000 after acquiring an additional 16,512 shares during the last quarter. Chevy Chase Tru Hldg has invested 0.1% in Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL ). Obermeyer Wood Investment Counsel Lllp reported 255,961 shares or 1.48% of all its holdings. (more...)
Japans Vice Finance Minister resigns amid sexual harassment allegations
- April 18, 2018
Mr. Fukuda's resignation is subject to confirmation by the entire cabinet, including Mr. Abe. The ministry has said that following an interview, Fukuda said he had no recollection of having dined with a female reporter. The ministry also urged female reporters to come forward and contact the law firm, if they were willing to cooperate with the investigation. A few cases of reported sexual harassment -as a result of the global #MeToo movement- by public figures has been witnessed in ... (more...)
- April 18, 2018
Mr. Fukuda's resignation is subject to confirmation by the entire cabinet, including Mr. Abe. The ministry has said that following an interview, Fukuda said he had no recollection of having dined with a female reporter. The ministry also urged female reporters to come forward and contact the law firm, if they were willing to cooperate with the investigation. A few cases of reported sexual harassment -as a result of the global #MeToo movement- by public figures has been witnessed in ... (more...)
Toddler accidentally shoots mother in Merrillville
- April 18, 2018
According to police, the woman's boyfriend left his 9mm handgun with extended magazine on the center console of the vehicle while he went inside the shop. The woman is listed in critical but stable condition. Her boyfriend has been taken into custody and could face child endangerment charges. He also had a warrant out against him for separate for traffic violations. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
According to police, the woman's boyfriend left his 9mm handgun with extended magazine on the center console of the vehicle while he went inside the shop. The woman is listed in critical but stable condition. Her boyfriend has been taken into custody and could face child endangerment charges. He also had a warrant out against him for separate for traffic violations. (more...)
Turkey says Greece flouts worldwide law by not extraditing coup suspects
- April 18, 2018
Turkey urged to lift the state of emergency, focusing on the fact that since the attempted coup of July 15, 2016 was made "disproportionate" measures, such as large-scale dismissals and arrests. Speaking to lawmakers in parliament, Nurettin Canikli said that these suspected members of the Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETO) would be dismissed from the military through statutory decree in the days to come. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
Turkey urged to lift the state of emergency, focusing on the fact that since the attempted coup of July 15, 2016 was made "disproportionate" measures, such as large-scale dismissals and arrests. Speaking to lawmakers in parliament, Nurettin Canikli said that these suspected members of the Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETO) would be dismissed from the military through statutory decree in the days to come. (more...)
Rep. Ferguson: Tax cuts are helping local residents
- April 18, 2018
Republicans are campaigning on just the opposite. According to the Tax Policy Center , in 2027 the richest 1 percent would receive almost 83 percent of the benefits of the tax bill, while a majority (those in the bottom 60 percent) would on average see their taxes rise that year - including most low-income working families. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
Republicans are campaigning on just the opposite. According to the Tax Policy Center , in 2027 the richest 1 percent would receive almost 83 percent of the benefits of the tax bill, while a majority (those in the bottom 60 percent) would on average see their taxes rise that year - including most low-income working families. (more...)
As Banco Santander Brasil SA (BSBR) Shares Rose, Bailard INC Increased Stake
- April 18, 2018
It's up from 34,400 at the end of the previous reported quarter. However, the stock is trading at -11.76% versus recent highs ($7.57). Shares of Banco Santander S.A. Comparatively, the company has a Gross margin 0%. The RSI operates in a range-bound area with values between 0 and 100. Return on assets (ROA) is a financial ratio that shows the percentage of profit a company earns about its overall resources. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
It's up from 34,400 at the end of the previous reported quarter. However, the stock is trading at -11.76% versus recent highs ($7.57). Shares of Banco Santander S.A. Comparatively, the company has a Gross margin 0%. The RSI operates in a range-bound area with values between 0 and 100. Return on assets (ROA) is a financial ratio that shows the percentage of profit a company earns about its overall resources. (more...)
Rahul-led Cong no challenge to Modi: Raman Singh
- April 18, 2018
On Chhattisgarh's Assembly elections, slated to be held later this year, the chief minister said the BJP's direct competition was with the Congress. Accusing the Prime Minister of running away from facing the opposition inside the Parliament , Rahul dared PM Modi to face him on the floor of the House on issues that are of national interest. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
On Chhattisgarh's Assembly elections, slated to be held later this year, the chief minister said the BJP's direct competition was with the Congress. Accusing the Prime Minister of running away from facing the opposition inside the Parliament , Rahul dared PM Modi to face him on the floor of the House on issues that are of national interest. (more...)
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