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Bipartisan Group of Senators Unveil Gun Legislation
- November 16, 2017
Air Force disclosed that it failed to report the gunman's history of domestic assault to the database, which should have prohibited him from purchasing a firearm. The measure's prospects in the Senate are unclear despite Cornyn's backing, and it faces an uncertain future in the GOP-run House. Devin P. Kelley, who gunned down 26 people at a church in Sutherland Springs with an AR-15 military-style rifle, was convicted in 2014 of assaulting his wife and cracking his infant stepson's skull. (more...)
- November 16, 2017
Air Force disclosed that it failed to report the gunman's history of domestic assault to the database, which should have prohibited him from purchasing a firearm. The measure's prospects in the Senate are unclear despite Cornyn's backing, and it faces an uncertain future in the GOP-run House. Devin P. Kelley, who gunned down 26 people at a church in Sutherland Springs with an AR-15 military-style rifle, was convicted in 2014 of assaulting his wife and cracking his infant stepson's skull. (more...)
Lee Min Ho and Bae Suzy end romance
- November 16, 2017
Lee's agency MYM Entertainment also confirmed the breakup, according to a Korea Herald report. Lee Min Ho and Suzy were also involved in a few break up rumors since past year, but both agencies denied it each time. The 23-year-old actress is appearing on the drama " While You Were Sleeping " on SBS with Lee Jong-suk. Lee enlisted in the military in May and due to previous ankle and leg injuries suffered during vehicle accidents in 2006 and 2011, he has been serving as a full-time ... (more...)
- November 16, 2017
Lee's agency MYM Entertainment also confirmed the breakup, according to a Korea Herald report. Lee Min Ho and Suzy were also involved in a few break up rumors since past year, but both agencies denied it each time. The 23-year-old actress is appearing on the drama " While You Were Sleeping " on SBS with Lee Jong-suk. Lee enlisted in the military in May and due to previous ankle and leg injuries suffered during vehicle accidents in 2006 and 2011, he has been serving as a full-time ... (more...)
US Congressmen Voice Concern To Tillerson On Iran's Role In Syria
- November 16, 2017
Iran and its Shiite allies have sent forces to back President Bashar Assad, who appears to be on his way to victory after a devastating six-year civil war. "With regards to Iran, we will simply not allow for Shi'ite consolidation and Iranian entrenchment in Syria nor will we allow Syria to become a forward operating base against the State of Israel". (more...)
- November 16, 2017
Iran and its Shiite allies have sent forces to back President Bashar Assad, who appears to be on his way to victory after a devastating six-year civil war. "With regards to Iran, we will simply not allow for Shi'ite consolidation and Iranian entrenchment in Syria nor will we allow Syria to become a forward operating base against the State of Israel". (more...)
SA Rugby accepts Rugby World Cup 2023 bid loss
- November 16, 2017
The secret ballot featured 18 countries or regions, each carrying 1, 2 or 3 votes, giving a grand total of 39 votes, making 20 votes the magical majority number to be awarded the tournament. French Rugby Union president Bernard Laporte joined his team for an impromptu singing of the national anthem, La Marseillaise, around a piano in London. (more...)
- November 16, 2017
The secret ballot featured 18 countries or regions, each carrying 1, 2 or 3 votes, giving a grand total of 39 votes, making 20 votes the magical majority number to be awarded the tournament. French Rugby Union president Bernard Laporte joined his team for an impromptu singing of the national anthem, La Marseillaise, around a piano in London. (more...)
Kabul blast: Death toll mounts to 18
- November 16, 2017
The meeting was held by supporters of Atta Mohammad Noor, governor of northern Balkh province, and a senior member of Jamiat political party, Farshad noted. "After lunch, as we were exiting, a huge explosion shook the hall, shattering glass and causing chaos and panic", said Harun Mutaref. At the time, CEO Abdullah Abdullah had also been at the funeral but escaped unhurt. (more...)
- November 16, 2017
The meeting was held by supporters of Atta Mohammad Noor, governor of northern Balkh province, and a senior member of Jamiat political party, Farshad noted. "After lunch, as we were exiting, a huge explosion shook the hall, shattering glass and causing chaos and panic", said Harun Mutaref. At the time, CEO Abdullah Abdullah had also been at the funeral but escaped unhurt. (more...)
Lower GST rates on restaurants, 178 goods become effective
- November 16, 2017
And there is the feel-good factor of lower GST. These five items continue to attract sales tax and value added tax as per the old indirect taxation regime. The federal indirect tax body decided to make major tax cuts, including by shifting 177 items from the highest slab of 28% to the 18% slab. The council also chose to cut the tax rate for restaurants, other than those housed in five-star hotels charging Rs7,500 tariff, to a flat 5% without tax credits from 15 November. (more...)
- November 16, 2017
And there is the feel-good factor of lower GST. These five items continue to attract sales tax and value added tax as per the old indirect taxation regime. The federal indirect tax body decided to make major tax cuts, including by shifting 177 items from the highest slab of 28% to the 18% slab. The council also chose to cut the tax rate for restaurants, other than those housed in five-star hotels charging Rs7,500 tariff, to a flat 5% without tax credits from 15 November. (more...)
Kraus & Co Buys 1192 Shares of United Technologies Corp. (UTX)
- November 16, 2017
It has underperformed by 33.21% the S&P500. The annualized dividend paid by United Technologies Corp is $2.80/share, now paid in quarterly installments, and its most recent dividend ex-date was on 11/16/2017. 2,560 were reported by Tru Department Mb Bancorp N A. 2,536 are held by Bourgeon Cap Mgmt Ltd Liability Corp. Rhumbline Advisers holds 123,771 shares or 0% of its portfolio. (more...)
- November 16, 2017
It has underperformed by 33.21% the S&P500. The annualized dividend paid by United Technologies Corp is $2.80/share, now paid in quarterly installments, and its most recent dividend ex-date was on 11/16/2017. 2,560 were reported by Tru Department Mb Bancorp N A. 2,536 are held by Bourgeon Cap Mgmt Ltd Liability Corp. Rhumbline Advisers holds 123,771 shares or 0% of its portfolio. (more...)
Results of college faculty strike vote expected
- November 16, 2017
OPSEU has urged its members to reject the contract. Students were told earlier this month that classes at Fanshawe would be extended until December 22 and would resume on January 3, but no decision was made on when the fall term would end. (more...)
- November 16, 2017
OPSEU has urged its members to reject the contract. Students were told earlier this month that classes at Fanshawe would be extended until December 22 and would resume on January 3, but no decision was made on when the fall term would end. (more...)
OBC quota: SC stays Rajasthan High Court's interim order
- November 16, 2017
The issue case up while a bench was deciding on a batch of taxation cases. With this, the total quota in the state for government jobs and seats in educational institutes would have increased to 54 per cent - higher than the 50 per cent ceiling set by the Supreme Court . (more...)
- November 16, 2017
The issue case up while a bench was deciding on a batch of taxation cases. With this, the total quota in the state for government jobs and seats in educational institutes would have increased to 54 per cent - higher than the 50 per cent ceiling set by the Supreme Court . (more...)
UCLA basketball players fly back to U.S. after shoplifting scandal in China
- November 16, 2017
The players did not play in the game and were reportedly facing a 20-day home arrest, but U.S. President Donald Trump intervened on the players behalf, which may have had a role in the earlier-than-expected return. Guerrero said the trio visited several stores during 90 minutes of free time the team was given the night of November 6, and they stole items from three stores. (more...)
- November 16, 2017
The players did not play in the game and were reportedly facing a 20-day home arrest, but U.S. President Donald Trump intervened on the players behalf, which may have had a role in the earlier-than-expected return. Guerrero said the trio visited several stores during 90 minutes of free time the team was given the night of November 6, and they stole items from three stores. (more...)
Kevin Spacey: Old Vic receives 20 allegations from staff
- November 16, 2017
The theatre launched its investigation in October as Spacey faced mounting allegations of sexual assault and harassment. The Old Vic said a "cult of personality" had existed around Spacey during his time as director and that his stardom and status had prevented people, particularly junior staff and young actors, from speaking out. (more...)
- November 16, 2017
The theatre launched its investigation in October as Spacey faced mounting allegations of sexual assault and harassment. The Old Vic said a "cult of personality" had existed around Spacey during his time as director and that his stardom and status had prevented people, particularly junior staff and young actors, from speaking out. (more...)
US, Japan launch 10-day naval exercise amid N. Korea tension
- November 16, 2017
In one of the biggest naval exercises in recent times, the US-Japan drill will involve 14,000 US servicemen, aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan including missile destroyers USS Stethem, USS Chafee and USS Mustin. On Wednesday, Trump vowed a global campaign of "maximum pressure" on North Korea, warning Pyongyang will not subject the world to "nuclear blackmail". (more...)
- November 16, 2017
In one of the biggest naval exercises in recent times, the US-Japan drill will involve 14,000 US servicemen, aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan including missile destroyers USS Stethem, USS Chafee and USS Mustin. On Wednesday, Trump vowed a global campaign of "maximum pressure" on North Korea, warning Pyongyang will not subject the world to "nuclear blackmail". (more...)
PM chairs BJP CEC meeting to decide candidates for Gujarat polls
- November 16, 2017
The meeting was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi , Union Home minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and other members of the Centre Election Committee of the BJP. Even regional parties Shiv Sena and Samajwadi Party have joined the fray and will be contesting on a few seats. Gujarat assembly polls will take place in two phases on December 9 and 14. (more...)
- November 16, 2017
The meeting was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi , Union Home minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and other members of the Centre Election Committee of the BJP. Even regional parties Shiv Sena and Samajwadi Party have joined the fray and will be contesting on a few seats. Gujarat assembly polls will take place in two phases on December 9 and 14. (more...)
Breaking down TCU vs. Texas Tech
- November 16, 2017
The Horned Frogs followed up the huge win with a three-point victory in Lubbock in 2015 in which TCU running back Aaron Green caught a tipped pass in the end zone on fourth-down for the go-ahead touchdown with 23 seconds left in the fourth quarter. (more...)
- November 16, 2017
The Horned Frogs followed up the huge win with a three-point victory in Lubbock in 2015 in which TCU running back Aaron Green caught a tipped pass in the end zone on fourth-down for the go-ahead touchdown with 23 seconds left in the fourth quarter. (more...)
Sunshine returns today, with more rain chances on the horizon for Wednesday
- November 16, 2017
A seasonal day with a chance of showers is ahead in Lancaster County. That slight chance for rain will gradually shift to the south Wednesday night and Thursday . Sharp temperature drop behind the frontal boundary. Until then, highs should still reach the 60s with increasing clouds. We will continue with lows in the upper 30s to near 40 as we head toward Thanksgiving. (more...)
- November 16, 2017
A seasonal day with a chance of showers is ahead in Lancaster County. That slight chance for rain will gradually shift to the south Wednesday night and Thursday . Sharp temperature drop behind the frontal boundary. Until then, highs should still reach the 60s with increasing clouds. We will continue with lows in the upper 30s to near 40 as we head toward Thanksgiving. (more...)
BJP leader Shiv Kumar and his guards shot dead in Greater Noida
- November 16, 2017
Apart from a security guard who was also killed, there were two more in the vehicle. This incident comes just two months after BJP leader Gajender Bhati was murdered by two assailants in Ghaziabad. (more...)
- November 16, 2017
Apart from a security guard who was also killed, there were two more in the vehicle. This incident comes just two months after BJP leader Gajender Bhati was murdered by two assailants in Ghaziabad. (more...)
Nehls seeks driver of truck with profane rant toward Trump
- November 16, 2017
Karen Fonseca told the Houston Chronicle that her husband owns the truck, which has been pulled over by officers who could not find a reason to write a ticket. But the ACLU cited a 1971 Supreme Court decision, Cohen v. California , in which the high court overturned a man's disturbing-the-peace conviction after he'd gone to a courthouse in Los Angeles wearing a jacket that said "F- the Draft". (more...)
- November 16, 2017
Karen Fonseca told the Houston Chronicle that her husband owns the truck, which has been pulled over by officers who could not find a reason to write a ticket. But the ACLU cited a 1971 Supreme Court decision, Cohen v. California , in which the high court overturned a man's disturbing-the-peace conviction after he'd gone to a courthouse in Los Angeles wearing a jacket that said "F- the Draft". (more...)
Ryan murder case: Court to hear accused Ashok Kumar's bail plea today
- November 16, 2017
The CBI, which had earlier said that Ashok Kumar had no role to play in Pradyuman murder case, made a U-turn today and opposed his bail plea saying that the investigation was still going on. The Juvenile Justice Act was amended in December 2015 in which the new provision of child in conflict with law was included for heinous crimes committed by minors in the age group of 16-18. (more...)
- November 16, 2017
The CBI, which had earlier said that Ashok Kumar had no role to play in Pradyuman murder case, made a U-turn today and opposed his bail plea saying that the investigation was still going on. The Juvenile Justice Act was amended in December 2015 in which the new provision of child in conflict with law was included for heinous crimes committed by minors in the age group of 16-18. (more...)
Youth can help resolve Babri Masjid dispute: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
- November 16, 2017
Vendanti had opposed Sri Sri earlier also saying that he had never been the part of the Ram temple movement. Former Bharatiya Janata Party MP Ram Vilas Vedanti, meanwhile, criticised Ravi Shankar's attempt to resolve the dispute and help the stakeholders reach an out-of-court settlement. (more...)
- November 16, 2017
Vendanti had opposed Sri Sri earlier also saying that he had never been the part of the Ram temple movement. Former Bharatiya Janata Party MP Ram Vilas Vedanti, meanwhile, criticised Ravi Shankar's attempt to resolve the dispute and help the stakeholders reach an out-of-court settlement. (more...)
Flash flooding in Greece leaves 14 people dead and 6 missing
- November 16, 2017
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has announced a state of national mourning over the "disastrous flood". The bodies of some of those killed were recovered by coastguards, and authorities believe at least two men - in their 50s and 80s - were lifted from their homes by the waters and swept into the sea. (more...)
- November 16, 2017
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has announced a state of national mourning over the "disastrous flood". The bodies of some of those killed were recovered by coastguards, and authorities believe at least two men - in their 50s and 80s - were lifted from their homes by the waters and swept into the sea. (more...)
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