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Arsenal rally late to defeat Leicester on opening night
- August 12, 2017
Aaron Ramsey equalised for Arsenal again in the 83rd minute before Giroud's crucial touch just two minutes later completed the quick turnaround at the Emirates. Arsenal's quickfire lead lasted barely three minutes before Marc Albrighton's cross from the left was headed back into the middle by Leicester's new signing Harry Maguire and Okazaki nodded the ball past flailing Arsenal keeper Petr Cech. (more...)
- August 12, 2017
Aaron Ramsey equalised for Arsenal again in the 83rd minute before Giroud's crucial touch just two minutes later completed the quick turnaround at the Emirates. Arsenal's quickfire lead lasted barely three minutes before Marc Albrighton's cross from the left was headed back into the middle by Leicester's new signing Harry Maguire and Okazaki nodded the ball past flailing Arsenal keeper Petr Cech. (more...)
White House Renovations About Halfway Complete
- August 12, 2017
Photo Moving crews removed furniture from the West Wing on Friday before the start of a White House renovation. The picture shows a barely recognizable version of the Oval Office. A White House official told CNN that the East Wing of the White House will also undergo improvements. This month, the major structural changes will be accompanied by cosmetic ones in part created to place Mr. (more...)
- August 12, 2017
Photo Moving crews removed furniture from the West Wing on Friday before the start of a White House renovation. The picture shows a barely recognizable version of the Oval Office. A White House official told CNN that the East Wing of the White House will also undergo improvements. This month, the major structural changes will be accompanied by cosmetic ones in part created to place Mr. (more...)
No compromise with J&K's special status: CM Mehbooba
- August 12, 2017
Did the Prime Minister assure Mehbooba Mufti that the Government of India through the Attorney General would now file a written affidavit counter-response to the PIL against Article 35A? "What she (Mehbooba) said is immaterial". "The basis of agenda of our alliance is that the status quo on Article 370 is to be maintained and none of us will go against it". The law defines permanent residents of Jammu and Kashmir, confers on them the special rights and privileges and also imposes ... (more...)
- August 12, 2017
Did the Prime Minister assure Mehbooba Mufti that the Government of India through the Attorney General would now file a written affidavit counter-response to the PIL against Article 35A? "What she (Mehbooba) said is immaterial". "The basis of agenda of our alliance is that the status quo on Article 370 is to be maintained and none of us will go against it". The law defines permanent residents of Jammu and Kashmir, confers on them the special rights and privileges and also imposes ... (more...)
Bihar senior IAS officer body found at Ghaziabad tracks
- August 12, 2017
The relative immediately approached the Delhi Police and asked them to intervene. Investigators said they were yet to ascertain the motive for the alleged suicide but sources said marital discord could be a reason for ending his life. (more...)
- August 12, 2017
The relative immediately approached the Delhi Police and asked them to intervene. Investigators said they were yet to ascertain the motive for the alleged suicide but sources said marital discord could be a reason for ending his life. (more...)
United States stocks fall on North Korea worries
- August 12, 2017
Wall Street stocks posted their biggest declines in almost three months on Thursday as President Donald Trump doubled down on his warnings to North Korea over its nuclear programme. Asian markets continued to fall on Thursday, with losses of over 1% for the Hong Kong Hang Seng Index. "The markets are looking for direction after Wednesday's sharp moves and geopolitical concerns will dominate investor mindsets in the coming days", said Esther Maria Reichelt, an FX strategist at ... (more...)
- August 12, 2017
Wall Street stocks posted their biggest declines in almost three months on Thursday as President Donald Trump doubled down on his warnings to North Korea over its nuclear programme. Asian markets continued to fall on Thursday, with losses of over 1% for the Hong Kong Hang Seng Index. "The markets are looking for direction after Wednesday's sharp moves and geopolitical concerns will dominate investor mindsets in the coming days", said Esther Maria Reichelt, an FX strategist at ... (more...)
Knicks agree to terms with Beasley; shore up front office
- August 12, 2017
The Knicks have officially hired former President Barack Obama's brother-in-law to a front-office position . With a longstanding relationship with Mills and a respected pedigree around the basketball world, Robinson is yet another quality hire. (more...)
- August 12, 2017
The Knicks have officially hired former President Barack Obama's brother-in-law to a front-office position . With a longstanding relationship with Mills and a respected pedigree around the basketball world, Robinson is yet another quality hire. (more...)
On Guam, The Mood Is Calm Despite Being In North Korea's Crosshairs
- August 12, 2017
Targeting missile launch sites in North Korea. "He understands only force", the command said. US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis also issued a stark warning to North Korea on Wednesday, telling Pyongyang it should stop any actions that would lead to the "end of its regime and the destruction of its people". (more...)
- August 12, 2017
Targeting missile launch sites in North Korea. "He understands only force", the command said. US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis also issued a stark warning to North Korea on Wednesday, telling Pyongyang it should stop any actions that would lead to the "end of its regime and the destruction of its people". (more...)
United States slaps new sanctions on Venezuela
- August 12, 2017
He told the newly elected constituent assembly that he wanted "a personal conversation" when the two leaders attended the UN General Assembly in NY next month. The Supreme Court of Venezuela has ordered the removal and imprisonment of a Caracas-area mayor for not obeying orders to shut down protests in his district. (more...)
- August 12, 2017
He told the newly elected constituent assembly that he wanted "a personal conversation" when the two leaders attended the UN General Assembly in NY next month. The Supreme Court of Venezuela has ordered the removal and imprisonment of a Caracas-area mayor for not obeying orders to shut down protests in his district. (more...)
Guam a pawn in US-North Korea confrontations - academic
- August 12, 2017
It appears that the much-hyped threat to possibly obliterate at least a part of Guam may be a preemptive strike. "They're not going to make an out of the blue strike against the U.S., Japan, Guam or South Korea because they know that's national suicide", said Daryl Kimball, Executive Director, Arms Control Association. (more...)
- August 12, 2017
It appears that the much-hyped threat to possibly obliterate at least a part of Guam may be a preemptive strike. "They're not going to make an out of the blue strike against the U.S., Japan, Guam or South Korea because they know that's national suicide", said Daryl Kimball, Executive Director, Arms Control Association. (more...)
USMC Orders 'Operational Reset' After Osprey Crash Off Australia
- August 12, 2017
The U.S. side says the accident occurred in a complex situation in which the aircraft was trying to land on a U.S. military ship, according to the ministry. "The loss of every Marine is felt across our entire Marine Corps family", said Col. Tye R. Wallace, the commanding officer of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit based in Okinawa, Japan , to which the aircraft was assigned. (more...)
- August 12, 2017
The U.S. side says the accident occurred in a complex situation in which the aircraft was trying to land on a U.S. military ship, according to the ministry. "The loss of every Marine is felt across our entire Marine Corps family", said Col. Tye R. Wallace, the commanding officer of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit based in Okinawa, Japan , to which the aircraft was assigned. (more...)
Hearing in Penn State pledge's death stretches into 5th day
- August 12, 2017
Defense attorneys have challenged State College police Detective Dave Scicchitano about his investigation, zeroing in on what the video shows about their particular clients and asking him about how much hazing pressure Piazza would have felt. (more...)
- August 12, 2017
Defense attorneys have challenged State College police Detective Dave Scicchitano about his investigation, zeroing in on what the video shows about their particular clients and asking him about how much hazing pressure Piazza would have felt. (more...)
Rochester Hills woman dies in hippopotamus attack
- August 12, 2017
While the circumstances surrounding Kirken's deaths remain unclear, an obituary stated that the woman " died quickly in the arms of her son Robert ". There are few details of what exactly happened, but hippos are known as among the most unsafe land animals on earth. Many posted about the shocking loss on social media - but also paying tribute to a vibrant nurturing woman who inspired so many. (more...)
- August 12, 2017
While the circumstances surrounding Kirken's deaths remain unclear, an obituary stated that the woman " died quickly in the arms of her son Robert ". There are few details of what exactly happened, but hippos are known as among the most unsafe land animals on earth. Many posted about the shocking loss on social media - but also paying tribute to a vibrant nurturing woman who inspired so many. (more...)
Climate Action: Global Transition Away from HFCs
- August 12, 2017
That means that just one kilogram of an HFC is the equivalent of 1.7 tons of carbon dioxide pollution, said Paul Blowers , a chemical engineering professor at the University of Arizona. Honeywell said in 2014 that the Obama administration's efforts to cut HFC pollution would help the company slash its most potent HFCs by 50 percent by 2020. (more...)
- August 12, 2017
That means that just one kilogram of an HFC is the equivalent of 1.7 tons of carbon dioxide pollution, said Paul Blowers , a chemical engineering professor at the University of Arizona. Honeywell said in 2014 that the Obama administration's efforts to cut HFC pollution would help the company slash its most potent HFCs by 50 percent by 2020. (more...)
Questions Roil Over First ACA Enrollment Period Under Trump
- August 12, 2017
Such a move, all agree, would intentionally and exponentially explode the already-increasing rates many consumers in many states are paying under Obamacare .Dent, along with fellow Republican Rep. Then we can identify what actually needs fixing. Medicine should not be a for-profit industry. They would not roll back the Obama tax increases that have done so much damage to the economy. (more...)
- August 12, 2017
Such a move, all agree, would intentionally and exponentially explode the already-increasing rates many consumers in many states are paying under Obamacare .Dent, along with fellow Republican Rep. Then we can identify what actually needs fixing. Medicine should not be a for-profit industry. They would not roll back the Obama tax increases that have done so much damage to the economy. (more...)
TSX opens lower as US-North Korea tensions weigh
- August 11, 2017
Market Pulse Stories are Rapid-fire, short news bursts on stocks and markets as they move. "Although it is considered highly unlikely that this tension will escalate into a nuclear war, the market still needs to see how President Trump will eventually deal with his advocating " fire and fury " against North Korea's threat", said Margaret Yang Yan, market analyst at CMC Markets Singapore. (more...)
- August 11, 2017
Market Pulse Stories are Rapid-fire, short news bursts on stocks and markets as they move. "Although it is considered highly unlikely that this tension will escalate into a nuclear war, the market still needs to see how President Trump will eventually deal with his advocating " fire and fury " against North Korea's threat", said Margaret Yang Yan, market analyst at CMC Markets Singapore. (more...)
Trump says U.S. nuclear arsenal stronger than ever
- August 11, 2017
The tweet came as Trump traded escalating threats with North Korea. A day earlier, he vowed to meet North Korea's threats to strike the USA with "fire and fury". President Donald Trump shares a laugh with (clockwise from left) Ms.Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Secretary Tom Price, U.S. (more...)
- August 11, 2017
The tweet came as Trump traded escalating threats with North Korea. A day earlier, he vowed to meet North Korea's threats to strike the USA with "fire and fury". President Donald Trump shares a laugh with (clockwise from left) Ms.Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Secretary Tom Price, U.S. (more...)
30 children die in UP hospital
- August 11, 2017
A high-level magisterial probe has been ordered into the incident . The incident comes barely two days after the visit of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to the hospital to review its functioning. This is the second time the company has cut oxygen supply, after April a year ago when it owed Rs 50 lakh. An Indian child patient receives medical treament for Japanese Encephalitis at Gaya Medical College in Gaya on September 14, 2015. (more...)
- August 11, 2017
A high-level magisterial probe has been ordered into the incident . The incident comes barely two days after the visit of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to the hospital to review its functioning. This is the second time the company has cut oxygen supply, after April a year ago when it owed Rs 50 lakh. An Indian child patient receives medical treament for Japanese Encephalitis at Gaya Medical College in Gaya on September 14, 2015. (more...)
Amber Alert issued for 4-year-old Florida boy
- August 11, 2017
ABC reports that Dominic Caprio was last seen on Thursday in Jupiter, Florida, off of the 100 block of Regions Way. According to the Jupiter Police Department, Dominic's mother, Danielle Caprio, reported her son missing Thursday about 1:24 p.m. (more...)
- August 11, 2017
ABC reports that Dominic Caprio was last seen on Thursday in Jupiter, Florida, off of the 100 block of Regions Way. According to the Jupiter Police Department, Dominic's mother, Danielle Caprio, reported her son missing Thursday about 1:24 p.m. (more...)
Ayodhya dispute: Apex court begins hearing pleas against HC verdict
- August 11, 2017
It has also been put forward by the top court that the parties that have participated to translate the evidence into English within 12 weeks exhibit of paper work. Mr. Dhawan said otherwise a party can translate a document and "add their own spin to it". The apex court , after an intense deliberation for more than one-and-half-hours, reached a consensus on commencement of the hearing on the cross-appeals filed against the 2010 judgement of the Allahabad High Court . (more...)
- August 11, 2017
It has also been put forward by the top court that the parties that have participated to translate the evidence into English within 12 weeks exhibit of paper work. Mr. Dhawan said otherwise a party can translate a document and "add their own spin to it". The apex court , after an intense deliberation for more than one-and-half-hours, reached a consensus on commencement of the hearing on the cross-appeals filed against the 2010 judgement of the Allahabad High Court . (more...)
Refugee rescue boat goes to aid of anti-migrant vessel in Mediterranean
- August 11, 2017
Michael Busch Heuer of the NGO added: "To help those in distress is the duty of anyone who is at sea, without distinction to their origin, colour, religion or beliefs". "They said they don't need or want our help", Sea-Eye founder Michael Buschheuer told Reuters news agency by telephone. Defend Europe began their operations in the Mediterranean last month after crowdfunding over $150,000 from more than 2,000 donors. (more...)
- August 11, 2017
Michael Busch Heuer of the NGO added: "To help those in distress is the duty of anyone who is at sea, without distinction to their origin, colour, religion or beliefs". "They said they don't need or want our help", Sea-Eye founder Michael Buschheuer told Reuters news agency by telephone. Defend Europe began their operations in the Mediterranean last month after crowdfunding over $150,000 from more than 2,000 donors. (more...)
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