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Iran says Trump's United Nations speech was violation of nuclear deal
- September 23, 2017
The July 14, 2015 accord aims, for a decade, to extend the amount of time it would theoretically take Iran to produce enough fissile material for an atomic bomb - so-called breakout time - from several months to a minimum of one year. The prospect of Washington reneging on the deal has anxious some of the US allies that helped negotiate it, especially as the world grapples with another nuclear crisis, North Korea's nuclear and ballistic missile development. (more...)
- September 23, 2017
The July 14, 2015 accord aims, for a decade, to extend the amount of time it would theoretically take Iran to produce enough fissile material for an atomic bomb - so-called breakout time - from several months to a minimum of one year. The prospect of Washington reneging on the deal has anxious some of the US allies that helped negotiate it, especially as the world grapples with another nuclear crisis, North Korea's nuclear and ballistic missile development. (more...)
NewsAlert: Kim Jong Un calls Trump 'deranged': North Korean media report
- September 23, 2017
The secretary of state defended Trump's blunt rhetoric in his speech to the U.N. General Assembly in NY on Tuesday, in which the president threatened to " totally destroy " North Korea if the United States is "forced to defend itself or its allies", prompting astonished gasps from some in the audience. (more...)
- September 23, 2017
The secretary of state defended Trump's blunt rhetoric in his speech to the U.N. General Assembly in NY on Tuesday, in which the president threatened to " totally destroy " North Korea if the United States is "forced to defend itself or its allies", prompting astonished gasps from some in the audience. (more...)
Confronting Racism: Protesters Rally in St. Louis
- September 23, 2017
More protests surrounded Busch Stadium before the Billy Joel concert, but left once the concert began, according to news reports. "The City of St. Louis has failed to supervise and train its officers to deploy chemical agents in a constitutional way", a statement from the ACLU read, "to permit recording of police actions, and to avoid restricting freedom of movement unjustifiably, and has been on notice that the lack of training and supervision have resulted in the deprivation of ... (more...)
- September 23, 2017
More protests surrounded Busch Stadium before the Billy Joel concert, but left once the concert began, according to news reports. "The City of St. Louis has failed to supervise and train its officers to deploy chemical agents in a constitutional way", a statement from the ACLU read, "to permit recording of police actions, and to avoid restricting freedom of movement unjustifiably, and has been on notice that the lack of training and supervision have resulted in the deprivation of ... (more...)
Rohingyas Illegal Immigrants, Not Refugees: Rajnath Singh
- September 23, 2017
Alam said. And many experts question where India could send the Rohingya even if the deportations get Supreme Court backing. According to NHRC, its "intervention is appropriate" from the human rights angle. The Centre has also held that: "some Rohingyas with militant background are also found to be very active in Jammu, Delhi, Hyderabad and Mewat, and have been identified as having a very serious and potential threat to the internal / national security of India". (more...)
- September 23, 2017
Alam said. And many experts question where India could send the Rohingya even if the deportations get Supreme Court backing. According to NHRC, its "intervention is appropriate" from the human rights angle. The Centre has also held that: "some Rohingyas with militant background are also found to be very active in Jammu, Delhi, Hyderabad and Mewat, and have been identified as having a very serious and potential threat to the internal / national security of India". (more...)
Zach Adams guilty in murder, kidnap, rape of Holly Bobo
- September 23, 2017
Bobo was reported missing on April 13, 2011. Hagerman pointed to incriminating statements Adams made to friends and jail inmates about Bobo. Closing arguments have begun in the Holly Bobo murder trial. Dicus said the TBI investigated Britt closely because of his past sex crime and a questionable alibi. If this is the case, Adams would go back to the Williamson County jail and walk free after processing. (more...)
- September 23, 2017
Bobo was reported missing on April 13, 2011. Hagerman pointed to incriminating statements Adams made to friends and jail inmates about Bobo. Closing arguments have begun in the Holly Bobo murder trial. Dicus said the TBI investigated Britt closely because of his past sex crime and a questionable alibi. If this is the case, Adams would go back to the Williamson County jail and walk free after processing. (more...)
Hurricane Maria: Whole of Puerto Rico without power
- September 23, 2017
The backup generator at the Princess Margaret Hospital in Roseau, which is located on the southwest coast of Dominica, was also flooded during the storm. Canadian airlines have flown approximately 6,000 people out of areas affected by the hurricane, Global Affairs said on Thursday. Ricardo Rossello, the governor of Puerto Rico, said there was one death reported so far, a man struck by a piece of lumber hurled by high winds. (more...)
- September 23, 2017
The backup generator at the Princess Margaret Hospital in Roseau, which is located on the southwest coast of Dominica, was also flooded during the storm. Canadian airlines have flown approximately 6,000 people out of areas affected by the hurricane, Global Affairs said on Thursday. Ricardo Rossello, the governor of Puerto Rico, said there was one death reported so far, a man struck by a piece of lumber hurled by high winds. (more...)
Mattis: Diplomacy Still Leads in Efforts to Denuclearize N. Korea
- September 23, 2017
In the wake of the United Nations speech, in which Trump additionally hinted that he will tear up the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, Mattis was left with the unenviable task of reassuring nervous allies in Asia and Europe about the administration's intentions in North Korea and how it might deal with Iran if it again pursues a nuclear weapon. (more...)
- September 23, 2017
In the wake of the United Nations speech, in which Trump additionally hinted that he will tear up the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, Mattis was left with the unenviable task of reassuring nervous allies in Asia and Europe about the administration's intentions in North Korea and how it might deal with Iran if it again pursues a nuclear weapon. (more...)
Healthcare Stocks Spike After McCain Announces 'No' Vote On Graham-Cassidy Proposal
- September 23, 2017
In addition, 46 percent of voters said they would be less likely to vote for a member of Congress if he or she voted for Graham-Cassidy, while 23 percent would be more likely. The center said it based its figures on the Congressional Budget Office's score of the reconciliation act, as the office will not have time to complete its full assessment of the Graham-Cassidy Senate bill before its voting deadline of September 30 . (more...)
- September 23, 2017
In addition, 46 percent of voters said they would be less likely to vote for a member of Congress if he or she voted for Graham-Cassidy, while 23 percent would be more likely. The center said it based its figures on the Congressional Budget Office's score of the reconciliation act, as the office will not have time to complete its full assessment of the Graham-Cassidy Senate bill before its voting deadline of September 30 . (more...)
Abe to dissolve lower house without policy speech on Sept 28
- September 23, 2017
The steering committees of both chambers of the Diet received a notice from Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga on Friday that the Diet session will be convened on Thursday. On Thursday, it abstained from attending steering committees of the two houses that were scheduled to hold board meetings. The lawmaker said that dissolving the Lower House without holding any session would violate the Constitution. (more...)
- September 23, 2017
The steering committees of both chambers of the Diet received a notice from Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga on Friday that the Diet session will be convened on Thursday. On Thursday, it abstained from attending steering committees of the two houses that were scheduled to hold board meetings. The lawmaker said that dissolving the Lower House without holding any session would violate the Constitution. (more...)
Maine Air National Guard Deploys Crew To US Virgin Islands
- September 23, 2017
Originally, she planned to fly groups of 20 animals gathered from St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix up to the continental USA every day for a week following Irma's land fall. But Gear says the massive rescue mission could've been prevented. A local woman is anxious after multiple attempts to contact her loved ones in the Virgin Islands are unsuccessful. (more...)
- September 23, 2017
Originally, she planned to fly groups of 20 animals gathered from St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix up to the continental USA every day for a week following Irma's land fall. But Gear says the massive rescue mission could've been prevented. A local woman is anxious after multiple attempts to contact her loved ones in the Virgin Islands are unsuccessful. (more...)
Minnesota targeted by Russia-backed groups before 2016 election
- September 23, 2017
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says Wisconsin's voter registration system was unsuccessfully targeted by Russian hackers. Wyman said her office is "doing everything we can.to keep Washington's elections safe, reliable and accessible to our citizens". (more...)
- September 23, 2017
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says Wisconsin's voter registration system was unsuccessfully targeted by Russian hackers. Wyman said her office is "doing everything we can.to keep Washington's elections safe, reliable and accessible to our citizens". (more...)
India says Rohingyas a threat as Myanmar seeks worldwide help
- September 23, 2017
Today, the Centre told the Supreme Court that Rohingya Muslims are "illegal" immigrants in the country and their continuous stay had "serious national security ramifications". Britain sent back five Myanmar army officers from a training session this week, "on account of the current situation in Rakhine", Myanmar's army said on Facebook late Wednesday. (more...)
- September 23, 2017
Today, the Centre told the Supreme Court that Rohingya Muslims are "illegal" immigrants in the country and their continuous stay had "serious national security ramifications". Britain sent back five Myanmar army officers from a training session this week, "on account of the current situation in Rakhine", Myanmar's army said on Facebook late Wednesday. (more...)
GST implementation smoother than expected, says Jaitley
- September 23, 2017
This observation comes in the backdrop of public sector banks needing capital to not only provide for their huge bad loans, but also meet their capital requirements under the Basel-III capital accord. It brings the economy under a uniform tax regime. Mr Jaitley noted that stressed assets are core area of concern for the banking system. In the quarter ending June, India's GDP grew at 5.7 per cent, the lowest in three years since the Narendra Modi government was elected to power - Jaitley ... (more...)
- September 23, 2017
This observation comes in the backdrop of public sector banks needing capital to not only provide for their huge bad loans, but also meet their capital requirements under the Basel-III capital accord. It brings the economy under a uniform tax regime. Mr Jaitley noted that stressed assets are core area of concern for the banking system. In the quarter ending June, India's GDP grew at 5.7 per cent, the lowest in three years since the Narendra Modi government was elected to power - Jaitley ... (more...)
WTO sees 2017 global trade growth at 3.6 pc
- September 23, 2017
The World Trade Organisation today upped its forecast for global trade growth in 2017 thanks to stronger than expected demand for merchandise in Asia and North America. "Though hard to quantify, these risks are very real". The World Trade Organization (WTO) on Thursday revised upward its forecast for global trade growth in 2017 to 3.6 percent, from the previous estimate of 2.4 percent, citing a sharp acceleration in global trade growth in the first half of the year. (more...)
- September 23, 2017
The World Trade Organisation today upped its forecast for global trade growth in 2017 thanks to stronger than expected demand for merchandise in Asia and North America. "Though hard to quantify, these risks are very real". The World Trade Organization (WTO) on Thursday revised upward its forecast for global trade growth in 2017 to 3.6 percent, from the previous estimate of 2.4 percent, citing a sharp acceleration in global trade growth in the first half of the year. (more...)
Digital Realty Trust, Inc
- September 23, 2017
The firm has "Buy" rating by Cowen & Co given on Friday, August 25. The rating was maintained by Deutsche Bank on Monday, November 9 with "Buy". On Friday, September 16 the stock rating was upgraded by Suntrust Robinson to "Buy". We can also take a look at the Average Directional Index or ADX of Arbor Realty Trust Inc (ABRN). Reservoir Operations L.P. holds 14.27% of its portfolio in Aspen Aerogels Inc for 2.90 million shares. (more...)
- September 23, 2017
The firm has "Buy" rating by Cowen & Co given on Friday, August 25. The rating was maintained by Deutsche Bank on Monday, November 9 with "Buy". On Friday, September 16 the stock rating was upgraded by Suntrust Robinson to "Buy". We can also take a look at the Average Directional Index or ADX of Arbor Realty Trust Inc (ABRN). Reservoir Operations L.P. holds 14.27% of its portfolio in Aspen Aerogels Inc for 2.90 million shares. (more...)
5.7 quake shakes Humboldt County coast
- September 23, 2017
The quake hit at a depth of about 5.6 miles, 126 miles west of Ferndale, according to the USGS. Both quakes were very shallow, which amplified their effects, Reuters reported. An natural disaster with a magnitude of 5.7 off the coast of Northern California Friday afternoon, according to the United States Geological Survey. (more...)
- September 23, 2017
The quake hit at a depth of about 5.6 miles, 126 miles west of Ferndale, according to the USGS. Both quakes were very shallow, which amplified their effects, Reuters reported. An natural disaster with a magnitude of 5.7 off the coast of Northern California Friday afternoon, according to the United States Geological Survey. (more...)
Charmin offers reward for 'Mad Pooper' to turn herself in
- September 23, 2017
Of course, the offer is only good for the actual poop criminal. Cathy Budde says her kids caught her first mid-squat, trousers down and unashamed. Budde has put up a sign asking the woman to stop. "She ran by it like 15 times yesterday, and she still pooped", Budde said. Police in Colorado Springs, Colorado seek a jogger who allegedly took a dump in public multiple times. (more...)
- September 23, 2017
Of course, the offer is only good for the actual poop criminal. Cathy Budde says her kids caught her first mid-squat, trousers down and unashamed. Budde has put up a sign asking the woman to stop. "She ran by it like 15 times yesterday, and she still pooped", Budde said. Police in Colorado Springs, Colorado seek a jogger who allegedly took a dump in public multiple times. (more...)
Cartwright: McCain 'Staring Death in the Face,' Will Vote Repeal Bill Down
- September 23, 2017
But man, something tells me McCain, he's staring death in the face right now, so he's probably gonna make good choices. But he suggested McCain's illness would help him "make good choices". Earlier Friday, McCain said Republicans "should not be content to pass healthcare legislation on a party-line basis". We Republicans have looked for a way to end it and replace it with something else without paying a awful political price. (more...)
- September 23, 2017
But man, something tells me McCain, he's staring death in the face right now, so he's probably gonna make good choices. But he suggested McCain's illness would help him "make good choices". Earlier Friday, McCain said Republicans "should not be content to pass healthcare legislation on a party-line basis". We Republicans have looked for a way to end it and replace it with something else without paying a awful political price. (more...)
Man Shot by Officer After Altercation at Huntington Beach 7-Eleven
- September 23, 2017
Friday. This is the seventh officer-involved shooting in Huntington Beach this year - a total that exceeds any other entire year this decade, according to department archives. It goes ahead the foot rear areas of an officer-included shooting September 7 that left a suspect and two Huntington Beach officers injured. The 7-Eleven is across the street from Marina High School, which said that it went into lockdown because of the shooting. (more...)
- September 23, 2017
Friday. This is the seventh officer-involved shooting in Huntington Beach this year - a total that exceeds any other entire year this decade, according to department archives. It goes ahead the foot rear areas of an officer-included shooting September 7 that left a suspect and two Huntington Beach officers injured. The 7-Eleven is across the street from Marina High School, which said that it went into lockdown because of the shooting. (more...)
IRCTC Bans Debit Card Transactions For Several Banks
- September 23, 2017
Officials close to the developments said that new railways minister Piyush Goyal wanted to resolve these issues in order to get a better valuation before going for listing. However, you can select those tab via Powered by Paytm, etc. The IRCTC note said if banks are willing to offer zero transaction charges to customers, then it could extent direct debit card integration on the site. (more...)
- September 23, 2017
Officials close to the developments said that new railways minister Piyush Goyal wanted to resolve these issues in order to get a better valuation before going for listing. However, you can select those tab via Powered by Paytm, etc. The IRCTC note said if banks are willing to offer zero transaction charges to customers, then it could extent direct debit card integration on the site. (more...)
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