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Was there bias for Clinton?
- December 09, 2017
Wray expressed pride in the agents, analysts and other personnel who he said were working to protect Americans. Given Flynn's proximity to Trump during last year's presidential race and to Trump's inner circle until his ouster in February of this year, the agreement with Flynn and his cooperation in the Mueller probe signaled to many observers that the Justice Department's investigation has entered a new phase - with a possible focus on those closest to the president or perhaps even ... (more...)
- December 09, 2017
Wray expressed pride in the agents, analysts and other personnel who he said were working to protect Americans. Given Flynn's proximity to Trump during last year's presidential race and to Trump's inner circle until his ouster in February of this year, the agreement with Flynn and his cooperation in the Mueller probe signaled to many observers that the Justice Department's investigation has entered a new phase - with a possible focus on those closest to the president or perhaps even ... (more...)
Philippines secures 2023 FIBA World Cup hosting rights
- December 09, 2017
The three-country bid beat the one of South American countries Argentina and Uruguay. Carrying the theme #PlayLouderIn2023, the Philippines-Japan-Indonesia pitch centered on bringing the tournament to "the fastest growing region in the world, where our combined population of 500 million are ready to embrace the sport of basketball ". (more...)
- December 09, 2017
The three-country bid beat the one of South American countries Argentina and Uruguay. Carrying the theme #PlayLouderIn2023, the Philippines-Japan-Indonesia pitch centered on bringing the tournament to "the fastest growing region in the world, where our combined population of 500 million are ready to embrace the sport of basketball ". (more...)
'Soul crushing' video of starving polar bear exposes threat of climate change
- December 09, 2017
The heartbreaking footage shows the bear fruitlessly searching for food inside abandoned trash cans with little luck. It ends with the bear resting on the ground, exhausted. The data, comprising of over 77,000 bear locations and matching ice drift values, were collected during two periods with different sea ice characteristics, 1987-1998 and 1999-2013. (more...)
- December 09, 2017
The heartbreaking footage shows the bear fruitlessly searching for food inside abandoned trash cans with little luck. It ends with the bear resting on the ground, exhausted. The data, comprising of over 77,000 bear locations and matching ice drift values, were collected during two periods with different sea ice characteristics, 1987-1998 and 1999-2013. (more...)
Nepal's leftist alliance appears to be cruising towards victory
- December 09, 2017
Leninist (CPN-UML) has won 28 seats while its alliance partner CPN Maoist-Centre has bagged 12 seats. The Nepal Congress, which was the largest party in the last election, has so far won only three seats. Nepal had held the second and the final phase of the parliamentary and provincial assembly elections on December 7 which has been seen as a crucial step to implement the milestone new constitution promulgated in the country two years ago. (more...)
- December 09, 2017
Leninist (CPN-UML) has won 28 seats while its alliance partner CPN Maoist-Centre has bagged 12 seats. The Nepal Congress, which was the largest party in the last election, has so far won only three seats. Nepal had held the second and the final phase of the parliamentary and provincial assembly elections on December 7 which has been seen as a crucial step to implement the milestone new constitution promulgated in the country two years ago. (more...)
Islamic State evicted from Iraq: PM
- December 09, 2017
The campaign to eradicate the Islamic State took more than three years and about 25,000 coalition airstrikes. A senior Iraqi military commander has said his country's war against the Islamic State group is over. ISIS' ascendency and the world's military response has created a devastating crisis for civilians and led to the displacement of more than 3.2 million people, according to the United Nations . (more...)
- December 09, 2017
The campaign to eradicate the Islamic State took more than three years and about 25,000 coalition airstrikes. A senior Iraqi military commander has said his country's war against the Islamic State group is over. ISIS' ascendency and the world's military response has created a devastating crisis for civilians and led to the displacement of more than 3.2 million people, according to the United Nations . (more...)
State Police: 2 Off-Duty Law Enforcement Officers Killed In Overnight Crash
- December 09, 2017
As it turned out, the driver of the crashed vehicle was also a law enforcement officer, police said. Maryland State Police said the driver of that vehicle swerved to avoid hitting vehicles in one lane and ended up hitting the officers. The driver and one passenger in the auto that struck the officers were also taken to Suburban Hospital, while a second passenger was taken to Shady Grove Hospital. (more...)
- December 09, 2017
As it turned out, the driver of the crashed vehicle was also a law enforcement officer, police said. Maryland State Police said the driver of that vehicle swerved to avoid hitting vehicles in one lane and ended up hitting the officers. The driver and one passenger in the auto that struck the officers were also taken to Suburban Hospital, while a second passenger was taken to Shady Grove Hospital. (more...)
New York governor's office dismisses FBI probe as 'charade'
- December 09, 2017
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating the Cuomo administration's hiring practices, a spokesman for Gov. Andrew Cuomo confirmed to the New York Law Journal on Friday. An FBI spokeswoman declined comment, the paper reported. Azzopardi said the practice goes back to previous governors and that the U.S. Department of Justice engages in it as well. (more...)
- December 09, 2017
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating the Cuomo administration's hiring practices, a spokesman for Gov. Andrew Cuomo confirmed to the New York Law Journal on Friday. An FBI spokeswoman declined comment, the paper reported. Azzopardi said the practice goes back to previous governors and that the U.S. Department of Justice engages in it as well. (more...)
Noida boy used bat, pizza cutters to kill mother, sister
- December 09, 2017
The 42-year-old mother and her daughter were found murdered at their residence in Greater Noida West on Tuesday night. Family members have also appealed to the son, who has been missing since the incident, to return home. The boy was reportedly weak in studies and used to get scolded over his poor performance. He also left the weapons behind, as per the statement. The police, however, say the teen was addicted to "Gangster In High School", a video game that should be as alarming to parents ... (more...)
- December 09, 2017
The 42-year-old mother and her daughter were found murdered at their residence in Greater Noida West on Tuesday night. Family members have also appealed to the son, who has been missing since the incident, to return home. The boy was reportedly weak in studies and used to get scolded over his poor performance. He also left the weapons behind, as per the statement. The police, however, say the teen was addicted to "Gangster In High School", a video game that should be as alarming to parents ... (more...)
Faulty EVMs in Gujarat first phase polls raise doubts about foul play
- December 09, 2017
Reacting to allegations by senior Congress leader about EVMs linked to Bluetooth devices in Porbandar, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Gujarat , B.B. And if they are not working those should be replaced immediately. Talking to Times Now, Shaktisinh Gohil of Congress said that "unfortunately, there have been technical issues regarding the EVMs in different places". (more...)
- December 09, 2017
Reacting to allegations by senior Congress leader about EVMs linked to Bluetooth devices in Porbandar, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Gujarat , B.B. And if they are not working those should be replaced immediately. Talking to Times Now, Shaktisinh Gohil of Congress said that "unfortunately, there have been technical issues regarding the EVMs in different places". (more...)
Sonia Gandhi turns 71: Congress workers celebrate in Delhi, Bengaluru
- December 09, 2017
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan also greeted Gandhi, saying, "Warm birthday greetings to Congress President Sonia Gandhi ji". Born on December 9, 1946, Gandhi has experienced her share of controversies after her move to India from Italy and particularly when she entered the landscape of Indian politics. (more...)
- December 09, 2017
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan also greeted Gandhi, saying, "Warm birthday greetings to Congress President Sonia Gandhi ji". Born on December 9, 1946, Gandhi has experienced her share of controversies after her move to India from Italy and particularly when she entered the landscape of Indian politics. (more...)
First Horizon National Corporation (FHN) Shares Bought by Maltese Capital Management LLC
- December 09, 2017
Riverhead Capital Management LLC now owns 7,000 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $107,000 after buying an additional 6,493 shares in the last quarter. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer now owns 275,497 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $5,132,509.11. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this link . (more...)
- December 09, 2017
Riverhead Capital Management LLC now owns 7,000 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $107,000 after buying an additional 6,493 shares in the last quarter. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer now owns 275,497 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $5,132,509.11. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this link . (more...)
Who was Homai Vyarawalla?
- December 09, 2017
She completed a diploma in Arts from the J J School of Arts in Mumbai. Homai Vyarawalla started her career as a photojournalist in the 1930s and has worked with the British Information Services and has contributed to The Illustrated Weekly of India magazine. (more...)
- December 09, 2017
She completed a diploma in Arts from the J J School of Arts in Mumbai. Homai Vyarawalla started her career as a photojournalist in the 1930s and has worked with the British Information Services and has contributed to The Illustrated Weekly of India magazine. (more...)
Delhi government cancels Max Hospital's licence owing to negligence
- December 09, 2017
Subsequently, a panel was formed by the Delhi government to look into the case found Max Hospital guilty of not following prescribed medical norms in dealing with newborn infants. "The government has taken a wrong decision.For a mistake that occurred at the level of a doctor, the license of the hospital can not be cancelled". The three-member panel prepared the report after scrutinising the hospital records and meeting with the staffers concerned. (more...)
- December 09, 2017
Subsequently, a panel was formed by the Delhi government to look into the case found Max Hospital guilty of not following prescribed medical norms in dealing with newborn infants. "The government has taken a wrong decision.For a mistake that occurred at the level of a doctor, the license of the hospital can not be cancelled". The three-member panel prepared the report after scrutinising the hospital records and meeting with the staffers concerned. (more...)
Anushka Sharma has reportedly left for Italy with family amid wedding rumours
- December 09, 2017
The God of cricket Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh are invited to the wedding. The duo was accompanied by an unusual amount of luggage, parents Ajay Kumar and Ashima Sharma, and the family pandit, Maharaj Anand, who was also present during Anushka and Virat's hush-hush, five day trip to Uttarakhand a year ago on December 27. (more...)
- December 09, 2017
The God of cricket Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh are invited to the wedding. The duo was accompanied by an unusual amount of luggage, parents Ajay Kumar and Ashima Sharma, and the family pandit, Maharaj Anand, who was also present during Anushka and Virat's hush-hush, five day trip to Uttarakhand a year ago on December 27. (more...)
Israeli force attack a student demonstration in Bethlehem
- December 09, 2017
Three rockets were fired at Israel from Gaza late on Friday. The Palestinian health ministry said 15 people were injured in Israeli strikes in the strip late Friday. Amid rioting in the West Bank, the Paris branch of the far-left Antifa organization appeared to call for Israel's destruction and for violent protests in that city against the United States' recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. (more...)
- December 09, 2017
Three rockets were fired at Israel from Gaza late on Friday. The Palestinian health ministry said 15 people were injured in Israeli strikes in the strip late Friday. Amid rioting in the West Bank, the Paris branch of the far-left Antifa organization appeared to call for Israel's destruction and for violent protests in that city against the United States' recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. (more...)
Talks can start if North Korea stops missile testing, United States envoy says
- December 09, 2017
The U.S. would be ready to talk with North Korea if it renounced further nuclear or missile tests and followed through on the pledge, U.S. Ambassador to China Terry Branstad said. "That's why North Korea has been making such a big deal when B1-B bombers are flying overhead". Yang Uk, a senior fellow at the Korea Defence and Security Forum, said B-1Bs would be key to any strike targeting major North Korean facilities. (more...)
- December 09, 2017
The U.S. would be ready to talk with North Korea if it renounced further nuclear or missile tests and followed through on the pledge, U.S. Ambassador to China Terry Branstad said. "That's why North Korea has been making such a big deal when B1-B bombers are flying overhead". Yang Uk, a senior fellow at the Korea Defence and Security Forum, said B-1Bs would be key to any strike targeting major North Korean facilities. (more...)
Ex-Sen. Brian Joyce faces charges in Worcester
- December 09, 2017
Court documents released Friday allege the Milton Democrat schemed to defraud the state by accepting "a stream of concealed bribes and kickbacks from private individuals", in exchange for official actions. Prosecutors also claim that Joyce received free dry cleaning from a local dry cleaner and that he bought thousands of shares in a company that he actively lobbied for in the state senate. (more...)
- December 09, 2017
Court documents released Friday allege the Milton Democrat schemed to defraud the state by accepting "a stream of concealed bribes and kickbacks from private individuals", in exchange for official actions. Prosecutors also claim that Joyce received free dry cleaning from a local dry cleaner and that he bought thousands of shares in a company that he actively lobbied for in the state senate. (more...)
Church notes for Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017
- December 09, 2017
Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, 9340 Township Road 32, Jenera. Hunting Creek Baptist Church will have its Christmas cantata entitled "Emmanuel - Celebrating Heaven's Child" at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, at 10:30 a.m., Choir Cantata/Worship Service "The Love of God at Christmas". Area Brotherhood, 6:30 p.m., December 19, Greater St. (more...)
- December 09, 2017
Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, 9340 Township Road 32, Jenera. Hunting Creek Baptist Church will have its Christmas cantata entitled "Emmanuel - Celebrating Heaven's Child" at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, at 10:30 a.m., Choir Cantata/Worship Service "The Love of God at Christmas". Area Brotherhood, 6:30 p.m., December 19, Greater St. (more...)
Rahul urges people especially youngsters to vote in Gujarat elections
- December 09, 2017
Eighty-nine assembly constituencies are going for polls in the first phase with 977 candidates in the fray. Rest of the constituencies in the 182-seat Gujarat Assembly will vote on December 14. A complaint was registered with the Election Commission. However, voting has been interrupted in several places due to technical glitches in Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). (more...)
- December 09, 2017
Eighty-nine assembly constituencies are going for polls in the first phase with 977 candidates in the fray. Rest of the constituencies in the 182-seat Gujarat Assembly will vote on December 14. A complaint was registered with the Election Commission. However, voting has been interrupted in several places due to technical glitches in Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). (more...)
Trading Statistics of T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS)
- December 09, 2017
Janus Henderson Group PLC grew its stake in shares of T-Mobile US by 12,230.1% in the second quarter. T-Mobile US, Inc. ( TMUS ) now has a Return on Assets (ROA) value of 3.2 Percent. During the same period previous year, the business earned $0.27 earnings per share . Institutional owners hold 36.80% stake while Insiders ownership held at 0.10% in the company. (more...)
- December 09, 2017
Janus Henderson Group PLC grew its stake in shares of T-Mobile US by 12,230.1% in the second quarter. T-Mobile US, Inc. ( TMUS ) now has a Return on Assets (ROA) value of 3.2 Percent. During the same period previous year, the business earned $0.27 earnings per share . Institutional owners hold 36.80% stake while Insiders ownership held at 0.10% in the company. (more...)
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