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Rivlin rejects Hebron shooter Elor Azaria's clemency request
- November 20, 2017
He added that Azaria was "a standout soldier" who killed "a terrorist". According to a statement from Rivlin's office: "The president has taken into account the offenses you committed and their circumstances... Minutes later, while Sharif was lying on the ground, Azaria shot him in the head. The case has divided Israeli opinion. Azaria was arrested that day and indicted almost a month later. (more...)
- November 20, 2017
He added that Azaria was "a standout soldier" who killed "a terrorist". According to a statement from Rivlin's office: "The president has taken into account the offenses you committed and their circumstances... Minutes later, while Sharif was lying on the ground, Azaria shot him in the head. The case has divided Israeli opinion. Azaria was arrested that day and indicted almost a month later. (more...)
Jefferies Group Weighs in on Credit Acceptance Corporation's FY2017 Earnings (CACC)
- November 20, 2017
The stock decreased 0.94% or $1.07 on November 17, reaching $112.92. About 2.47 million shares traded. J M Smucker Co (NYSE:SJM) has declined 0.84% since November 18, 2016 and is downtrending. It turned negative, as 20 investors sold CACC shares while 43 reduced holdings. 29 funds opened positions while 53 raised stakes. Grantham Mayo Van Otterloo Ltd accumulated 0.29% or 203,000 shares. (more...)
- November 20, 2017
The stock decreased 0.94% or $1.07 on November 17, reaching $112.92. About 2.47 million shares traded. J M Smucker Co (NYSE:SJM) has declined 0.84% since November 18, 2016 and is downtrending. It turned negative, as 20 investors sold CACC shares while 43 reduced holdings. 29 funds opened positions while 53 raised stakes. Grantham Mayo Van Otterloo Ltd accumulated 0.29% or 203,000 shares. (more...)
Pistons hang on for 100-97 win over Timberwolves
- November 20, 2017
A gutty performance from Andre Drummond after hurting his elbow. He missed his first four 3-point attempts before draining one on the first possession of the second half to get him rolling on a 12-point quarter. "They made shots, man". "To me, that's his best finish of the year", Van Gundy said. "That was great point guard play down the stretch". In fact, his last-second three-point attempt was his first shot of the period. (more...)
- November 20, 2017
A gutty performance from Andre Drummond after hurting his elbow. He missed his first four 3-point attempts before draining one on the first possession of the second half to get him rolling on a 12-point quarter. "They made shots, man". "To me, that's his best finish of the year", Van Gundy said. "That was great point guard play down the stretch". In fact, his last-second three-point attempt was his first shot of the period. (more...)
Aled Jones 'taken off air by BBC' over sexual harassment claim
- November 20, 2017
The BBC has declined to comment. The spokesman said he had voluntarily stepped down from his presenting roles while an investigation is conducted. He added he faces allegations from a woman over inappropriate messages and content more than ten years ago. (more...)
- November 20, 2017
The BBC has declined to comment. The spokesman said he had voluntarily stepped down from his presenting roles while an investigation is conducted. He added he faces allegations from a woman over inappropriate messages and content more than ten years ago. (more...)
Salim Mehajer arrested for breaching AVO and risky driving
- November 20, 2017
No one was injured in Monday's crash but Mehajer was arrested at the scene and taken to Campsie Police Station. Police said he was expected to be charged and refused bail ahead of an appearance at Burwood Local Court later today. Mehajer's arrest follows a tumultuous weekend for the family. Detectives later confirmed they were investigating allegations companies linked to Mehajer were involved in auto insurance fraud. (more...)
- November 20, 2017
No one was injured in Monday's crash but Mehajer was arrested at the scene and taken to Campsie Police Station. Police said he was expected to be charged and refused bail ahead of an appearance at Burwood Local Court later today. Mehajer's arrest follows a tumultuous weekend for the family. Detectives later confirmed they were investigating allegations companies linked to Mehajer were involved in auto insurance fraud. (more...)
CAF Confederation Cup Final: TP Mazember Beats SuperSport United 2:1
- November 20, 2017
Matsatsantsa levelled matters in the 47th minute through Mbule who's rocket from range flew past Ley Matampi in the Mazembe goal. The teams will meet in the return leg at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in Tshwane on Saturday November 25, with SuperSport needing to find the back of the Mazembe net knowing that they have an important away goal to their credit should the title be decided on aggregate score. (more...)
- November 20, 2017
Matsatsantsa levelled matters in the 47th minute through Mbule who's rocket from range flew past Ley Matampi in the Mazembe goal. The teams will meet in the return leg at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in Tshwane on Saturday November 25, with SuperSport needing to find the back of the Mazembe net knowing that they have an important away goal to their credit should the title be decided on aggregate score. (more...)
Ex-PM Nawaz Sharif defers London visit to address rally in Quetta
- November 20, 2017
Kirmani, reiterating the achievements of former prime minister, said Nawaz Sharif turned Pakistan into a first Islamic nuclear state, strengthened economy and initiated the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). It should be noted here that Kulsoom Nawaz, wife of the ex-premier was diagnosed with lymph nodes cancer in September and was shifted to a London hospital for treatment. (more...)
- November 20, 2017
Kirmani, reiterating the achievements of former prime minister, said Nawaz Sharif turned Pakistan into a first Islamic nuclear state, strengthened economy and initiated the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). It should be noted here that Kulsoom Nawaz, wife of the ex-premier was diagnosed with lymph nodes cancer in September and was shifted to a London hospital for treatment. (more...)
Ontario tables legislation to end five-week college faculty strike
- November 20, 2017
The government introduced the six-page page bill Friday after the college faculty overwhelmingly rejected the College Employer Council's last offer. It has, however, received the progressive conservative Party. At the Confederation College Kenora campus there was one professor affected and 88 post-secondary students. "This bad chapter is over", she said. "They have indicated to us that they are very frustrated". (more...)
- November 20, 2017
The government introduced the six-page page bill Friday after the college faculty overwhelmingly rejected the College Employer Council's last offer. It has, however, received the progressive conservative Party. At the Confederation College Kenora campus there was one professor affected and 88 post-secondary students. "This bad chapter is over", she said. "They have indicated to us that they are very frustrated". (more...)
FDP breaks off coalition talks with Merkel, Greens
- November 20, 2017
Talks about forming a three-party coalition government in Germany dissolved after the free-market liberal Free Democratic Party (FDP) pulled out on Sunday. "It is better not to govern, than to govern falsely", he said. The three unlikely would-be partners had tried for more than four weeks to bridge differences on immigration, climate and spending. (more...)
- November 20, 2017
Talks about forming a three-party coalition government in Germany dissolved after the free-market liberal Free Democratic Party (FDP) pulled out on Sunday. "It is better not to govern, than to govern falsely", he said. The three unlikely would-be partners had tried for more than four weeks to bridge differences on immigration, climate and spending. (more...)
Big Bend Border Patrol agent dies in the line of duty
- November 20, 2017
Customs and Border Protection agent was fatally injured responding to activity there. "We are also praying for the full recovery of his partner, who was also attacked", Cruz said in a statement . Customs and Border Protection news release. Carlos Diaz, a spokesman for the CBP, would not describe the incident in any further detail, saying the FBI is investigating. (more...)
- November 20, 2017
Customs and Border Protection agent was fatally injured responding to activity there. "We are also praying for the full recovery of his partner, who was also attacked", Cruz said in a statement . Customs and Border Protection news release. Carlos Diaz, a spokesman for the CBP, would not describe the incident in any further detail, saying the FBI is investigating. (more...)
NY Gov Cuomo named in sexual harassment lawsuit filed on Saturday
- November 20, 2017
Cater, our victim, has chosen to come forward because she believes in being courageous for every other woman who has endured a similar experience". Mr. Cater agreed to a $50,000 but said she broke it when she saw Cuomo officials publicly praising Hoyt. But Carter's lawyer, Paul Liggieri, said Sunday that the state never bothered trying to call her and is demanding an investigation that could not be scuttled by Cuomo-connected bureaucrats. (more...)
- November 20, 2017
Cater, our victim, has chosen to come forward because she believes in being courageous for every other woman who has endured a similar experience". Mr. Cater agreed to a $50,000 but said she broke it when she saw Cuomo officials publicly praising Hoyt. But Carter's lawyer, Paul Liggieri, said Sunday that the state never bothered trying to call her and is demanding an investigation that could not be scuttled by Cuomo-connected bureaucrats. (more...)
Israeli police resume interview of Netanyahu in corruption probe
- November 20, 2017
Police will be presenting Netanyahu with finding from their investigations of famed Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan , Milchan's aide Hadas Klein, and Netanyahu's former Chief of Staff Ari Harrow, who recently turned State's Witness against Netanyahu. (more...)
- November 20, 2017
Police will be presenting Netanyahu with finding from their investigations of famed Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan , Milchan's aide Hadas Klein, and Netanyahu's former Chief of Staff Ari Harrow, who recently turned State's Witness against Netanyahu. (more...)
DC's Unity March For Puerto Rico Wants Action Now
- November 20, 2017
The U.S. territory was devastated by Hurricane Maria in September, and Trump's unforgivably slow response to the crisis has killed hundreds, with death toll estimates ranging from 472 to 900. Jasmin, a 39-year-old from NY who would only give her first name, said her family members on the island lacked basic necessities months after the storm hit. (more...)
- November 20, 2017
The U.S. territory was devastated by Hurricane Maria in September, and Trump's unforgivably slow response to the crisis has killed hundreds, with death toll estimates ranging from 472 to 900. Jasmin, a 39-year-old from NY who would only give her first name, said her family members on the island lacked basic necessities months after the storm hit. (more...)
4 hurt after scaffolding collapses onto Manhattan street
- November 20, 2017
Several people were injured when scaffolding collapsed on a busy New York City sidewalk Sunday, officials said. First responders were on the scene quickly, Deputy Chief Chris Boyle of the FDNY told the New York Daily News . "We can do a better job at keeping New Yorkers safe, by making sure building repairs are done as soon as possible and scaffolding are up for no longer than they have to be". (more...)
- November 20, 2017
Several people were injured when scaffolding collapsed on a busy New York City sidewalk Sunday, officials said. First responders were on the scene quickly, Deputy Chief Chris Boyle of the FDNY told the New York Daily News . "We can do a better job at keeping New Yorkers safe, by making sure building repairs are done as soon as possible and scaffolding are up for no longer than they have to be". (more...)
North Korea can not abandon nuclear programme, ambassador says
- November 20, 2017
US President Donald Trump has hailed the Chinese government for sending an envoy to North Korea as a "big move" in the wake of his five-country trip to Asia. He added that if the USA accepts, then the North will think about what it does in the future. With the wide range of radar and electronic interference operations the U.S. (more...)
- November 20, 2017
US President Donald Trump has hailed the Chinese government for sending an envoy to North Korea as a "big move" in the wake of his five-country trip to Asia. He added that if the USA accepts, then the North will think about what it does in the future. With the wide range of radar and electronic interference operations the U.S. (more...)
Turkish capital bans all LGBT-related cultural events
- November 20, 2017
In a statement announcing the German film ban last week, the office of Ankara Governor Mehmet Kılıclar said the festival's content "could incite grudges and enmity toward a part of society". Homosexuality is legal in Turkey but activists say homophobia is rampant. Turkey's annual Pride parade in Istanbul has been banned for the past three years, with the last successful event taking place in 2014, with a turnout of over 100,000 people - making it one of the biggest LGBT celebrations held in ... (more...)
- November 20, 2017
In a statement announcing the German film ban last week, the office of Ankara Governor Mehmet Kılıclar said the festival's content "could incite grudges and enmity toward a part of society". Homosexuality is legal in Turkey but activists say homophobia is rampant. Turkey's annual Pride parade in Istanbul has been banned for the past three years, with the last successful event taking place in 2014, with a turnout of over 100,000 people - making it one of the biggest LGBT celebrations held in ... (more...)
Tsunami alert after big quake hits near New Caledonia
- November 20, 2017
The quake, initially reported as magnitude 7.3, was the second major tremor in the same area in less than 24 hours and the third in the past month. The United States Geological Survey said the quake struck 51 miles east of the Loyalty Islands at 9.43am local time (10.43pm GMT). (more...)
- November 20, 2017
The quake, initially reported as magnitude 7.3, was the second major tremor in the same area in less than 24 hours and the third in the past month. The United States Geological Survey said the quake struck 51 miles east of the Loyalty Islands at 9.43am local time (10.43pm GMT). (more...)
Body of Atlanta-based rapper found in Alabama
- November 20, 2017
The body of Atlanta rapper Edward Reeves, known as Bambino Gold , was found Friday in Macon County, Ala., almost two weeks after the 29-year-old was last heard from. Macon County authorities have found the bodies of two men who have been reported missing . "It looks like somebody placed them there". "No type of witnesses and what I think is somebody brought those bodies there and dumped them off in those two locations", says Sheriff Andre Brunson of the Macon Co. (more...)
- November 20, 2017
The body of Atlanta rapper Edward Reeves, known as Bambino Gold , was found Friday in Macon County, Ala., almost two weeks after the 29-year-old was last heard from. Macon County authorities have found the bodies of two men who have been reported missing . "It looks like somebody placed them there". "No type of witnesses and what I think is somebody brought those bodies there and dumped them off in those two locations", says Sheriff Andre Brunson of the Macon Co. (more...)
Trump open to dropping healthcare provision in Senate tax bill: aide
- November 20, 2017
Marc Short, the White House legislative affairs director, said Sunday that the White House is "very comfortable with the House bill" because it achieves its top priorities. "This is all about getting this passed in the Senate, that's the objective". Asked whether Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., would be willing to remove the mandate repeal if it becomes an impediment, Don Stewart, a McConnell spokesman, called that scenario a "hypothetical" one. (more...)
- November 20, 2017
Marc Short, the White House legislative affairs director, said Sunday that the White House is "very comfortable with the House bill" because it achieves its top priorities. "This is all about getting this passed in the Senate, that's the objective". Asked whether Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., would be willing to remove the mandate repeal if it becomes an impediment, Don Stewart, a McConnell spokesman, called that scenario a "hypothetical" one. (more...)
OH woman 1 of 32 Americans named as a Rhodes Scholar
- November 20, 2017
D'Urso is a senior who will receive a bachelor's degree in worldwide relations and a master's degree in public administration through the University's Fels Institute of Government. She has done extensive research on genetics and the West Nile virus. She also was active in the 2014 protests in Ferguson, Missouri. Borders, from Cincinnati, is majoring in history and plans to pursue a master of philosophy degree in social and economic history, studying the global slave trade and the factors ... (more...)
- November 20, 2017
D'Urso is a senior who will receive a bachelor's degree in worldwide relations and a master's degree in public administration through the University's Fels Institute of Government. She has done extensive research on genetics and the West Nile virus. She also was active in the 2014 protests in Ferguson, Missouri. Borders, from Cincinnati, is majoring in history and plans to pursue a master of philosophy degree in social and economic history, studying the global slave trade and the factors ... (more...)
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