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Russia-India-China meet: Jaish, LeT not named in joint document
- December 14, 2017
Wang maintained that Indian troops illegally trespassed into the Chinese territory. Wang said the bilateral ties went through a serious test after the incident. India is concerned about the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor ( CPEC ) - a flagship project of the initiative - that passes through land controlled by Pakistan but also claimed by India. (more...)
- December 14, 2017
Wang maintained that Indian troops illegally trespassed into the Chinese territory. Wang said the bilateral ties went through a serious test after the incident. India is concerned about the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor ( CPEC ) - a flagship project of the initiative - that passes through land controlled by Pakistan but also claimed by India. (more...)
Cinemas to open in Saudi Arabia for first time in 35 years
- December 14, 2017
Although satellite television and video downloads have made the ban on commercial theaters all but irrelevant, the announcement highlights the diminishing power of the kingdom's conservative clerics. "This marks a watershed moment in the development of the cultural economy in the kingdom", the information minister, Awwad Alawwad , said in the statement . (more...)
- December 14, 2017
Although satellite television and video downloads have made the ban on commercial theaters all but irrelevant, the announcement highlights the diminishing power of the kingdom's conservative clerics. "This marks a watershed moment in the development of the cultural economy in the kingdom", the information minister, Awwad Alawwad , said in the statement . (more...)
First Scorpene submarine, Kalvari, to be inducted today
- December 14, 2017
Prime Minister Narendra Modi , who is in Mumbai today (i.e. Thursday), inaugurated INS Kalvari at Gateway of India. The new 1,565-tonne submarine, named INS Kalvari+ (tiger shark, a deadly deep-sea predator) after the first-ever submarine inducted by India from Russian Federation in December 1967, is to be followed by five of her Scorpene sisters under the Rs 23,652 crore "Project-75" underway at Mazagon Docks in collaboration with France. (more...)
- December 14, 2017
Prime Minister Narendra Modi , who is in Mumbai today (i.e. Thursday), inaugurated INS Kalvari at Gateway of India. The new 1,565-tonne submarine, named INS Kalvari+ (tiger shark, a deadly deep-sea predator) after the first-ever submarine inducted by India from Russian Federation in December 1967, is to be followed by five of her Scorpene sisters under the Rs 23,652 crore "Project-75" underway at Mazagon Docks in collaboration with France. (more...)
Black Lives Matter Activist Sues Fox News, Pirro for Defamation
- December 14, 2017
Fox News host Jeanine Pirro smeared Black Lives Matter activist DeRay Mckesson by claiming he directed violence against a Baton Rouge police officer in 2016, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday. A Baton Rouge police officer had sued Black Lives Matter and Mckesson over an injury he'd sustained in that protest, but a federal judge ruled that the movement couldn't be sued and cited a lack of evidence that Mckesson had engaged in the alleged activities. (more...)
- December 14, 2017
Fox News host Jeanine Pirro smeared Black Lives Matter activist DeRay Mckesson by claiming he directed violence against a Baton Rouge police officer in 2016, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday. A Baton Rouge police officer had sued Black Lives Matter and Mckesson over an injury he'd sustained in that protest, but a federal judge ruled that the movement couldn't be sued and cited a lack of evidence that Mckesson had engaged in the alleged activities. (more...)
Senate Approves Domestic Partnership Bill
- December 14, 2017
ONLY MONTHS after gay couples in Bermuda were allowed to marry under a Supreme Court ruling, the ruling Progressive Labour Party (PLP), in power for nearly five months, has reimposed a ban on same-sex marriages in the Caribbean country. "We need to find a way in Bermuda to fully embrace greater rights for all members of the community", Brown said . "As it stands now, they can have the name marriage but without the benefits", Scott said. (more...)
- December 14, 2017
ONLY MONTHS after gay couples in Bermuda were allowed to marry under a Supreme Court ruling, the ruling Progressive Labour Party (PLP), in power for nearly five months, has reimposed a ban on same-sex marriages in the Caribbean country. "We need to find a way in Bermuda to fully embrace greater rights for all members of the community", Brown said . "As it stands now, they can have the name marriage but without the benefits", Scott said. (more...)
Two Nigerians, 260 other journalists in detention worldwide - CPJ
- December 14, 2017
Turkey, China and Egypt combined jailed 134 (51 percent) of them, reveals the report released yesterday. Instead of berating the media, CPJ and other press freedom advocacy groups have called on Trump to use his position to remind repressive regimes that journalism is not a crime. (more...)
- December 14, 2017
Turkey, China and Egypt combined jailed 134 (51 percent) of them, reveals the report released yesterday. Instead of berating the media, CPJ and other press freedom advocacy groups have called on Trump to use his position to remind repressive regimes that journalism is not a crime. (more...)
Three men plead guilty to operating Mirai botnet
- December 14, 2017
A broad "denial of service" attack waged using the Mirai botnet knocked services such as Twitter and Netflix offline in October 2016. The Mirai botnet, first publicly became known in September 2016, when it was used to attack security blogger Brian Krebs and internet service provider OVH. (more...)
- December 14, 2017
A broad "denial of service" attack waged using the Mirai botnet knocked services such as Twitter and Netflix offline in October 2016. The Mirai botnet, first publicly became known in September 2016, when it was used to attack security blogger Brian Krebs and internet service provider OVH. (more...)
FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Not as cold tonight; cloudy skies through the weekend
- December 14, 2017
There is a slight chance of seeing some isolated showers Thursday night and early Friday morning. Temperatures on Saturday will be in the low 60s in the afternoon. We stay seasonable with morning lows in the upper 30s and afternoons in the lower 60s through the beginning of the weekend . Winds will be mostly calm through the day but shift to the south and pick up overnight. (more...)
- December 14, 2017
There is a slight chance of seeing some isolated showers Thursday night and early Friday morning. Temperatures on Saturday will be in the low 60s in the afternoon. We stay seasonable with morning lows in the upper 30s and afternoons in the lower 60s through the beginning of the weekend . Winds will be mostly calm through the day but shift to the south and pick up overnight. (more...)
Kentucky lawmaker kills himself amid sexual misconduct investigation
- December 14, 2017
He shot himself on a bridge over the Salt River, according to WDRB . On Monday, The Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting published an exposé with an accuser, who was friend of his daughter, saying that Johnson raped her when she was 17 years old. (more...)
- December 14, 2017
He shot himself on a bridge over the Salt River, according to WDRB . On Monday, The Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting published an exposé with an accuser, who was friend of his daughter, saying that Johnson raped her when she was 17 years old. (more...)
UAE, Saudi Arabia join G5 Sahel force leaders summit in Paris
- December 14, 2017
Macron said France's 4,000-strong Barkhane operation in the Sahel will work with the G5 soldiers next year to combat jihadist groups in the region, such as al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb. Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita called for urgent action following the announcement of financial commitments at the summit, warning terror groups could rush from the Middle East to West Africa. (more...)
- December 14, 2017
Macron said France's 4,000-strong Barkhane operation in the Sahel will work with the G5 soldiers next year to combat jihadist groups in the region, such as al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb. Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita called for urgent action following the announcement of financial commitments at the summit, warning terror groups could rush from the Middle East to West Africa. (more...)
Arab League rebukes Donald Trump over 'dangerous' Jerusalem move
- December 14, 2017
Jordanian parliamentary political blocs, Islamist movements and independents had called for protests on Thursday and Friday across Jordanian cities and in front of the U.S. He also said Israel was "in touch with other countries to follow suit". He did not name the countries he was referring to. "Only intifadas can turn day into a dark night for the Zionist regime". (more...)
- December 14, 2017
Jordanian parliamentary political blocs, Islamist movements and independents had called for protests on Thursday and Friday across Jordanian cities and in front of the U.S. He also said Israel was "in touch with other countries to follow suit". He did not name the countries he was referring to. "Only intifadas can turn day into a dark night for the Zionist regime". (more...)
Virginia man crashes vehicle, strips naked, jumps on truck during rush hour
- December 14, 2017
The temperature was in the 20s with strong winds. "They just stopped, and whoever stopped, he goes to them and tried to smash their window", the witness continued. Officers obtained warrants for two counts of felony hit and run, throwing an object at a moving vehicle, destruction of property, assault and battery, indecent exposure, disorderly conduct and possession of marijuana. (more...)
- December 14, 2017
The temperature was in the 20s with strong winds. "They just stopped, and whoever stopped, he goes to them and tried to smash their window", the witness continued. Officers obtained warrants for two counts of felony hit and run, throwing an object at a moving vehicle, destruction of property, assault and battery, indecent exposure, disorderly conduct and possession of marijuana. (more...)
Casey's General Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:CASY) Pressured Under Trend Lines
- December 14, 2017
Among 11 analysts covering Casey's General Stores (NASDAQ: CASY ), 7 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 4 Hold. Therefore 64% are positive. Caseys General Stores, Inc . The stock has performed -13.17% over the last seven days, -7.16% over the last thirty, and 0.33% over the last three months. 4,062,907 shares were traded during mid-day trading, an increase of 714% from the average session volume of 499,276 shares. (more...)
- December 14, 2017
Among 11 analysts covering Casey's General Stores (NASDAQ: CASY ), 7 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 4 Hold. Therefore 64% are positive. Caseys General Stores, Inc . The stock has performed -13.17% over the last seven days, -7.16% over the last thirty, and 0.33% over the last three months. 4,062,907 shares were traded during mid-day trading, an increase of 714% from the average session volume of 499,276 shares. (more...)
NY Gov. Proposes Closing Gun Loophole In Domestic Violence Laws
- December 14, 2017
Donna Lieberman, executive director of the liberal New York Civil Liberties Union, said the new law "sends a strong message that withholding public information from the public comes at a cost". "We are an worldwide target", Gov. Andrew Cuomo acknowledged at the press conference, before condemning the attacker. As New York considers tightening access to guns, lawmakers at the federal level appear to be moving in the opposite direction. (more...)
- December 14, 2017
Donna Lieberman, executive director of the liberal New York Civil Liberties Union, said the new law "sends a strong message that withholding public information from the public comes at a cost". "We are an worldwide target", Gov. Andrew Cuomo acknowledged at the press conference, before condemning the attacker. As New York considers tightening access to guns, lawmakers at the federal level appear to be moving in the opposite direction. (more...)
Rep. Mo Brooks Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer
- December 14, 2017
He intends to return to work when Congress reconvenes on January 3. Meanwhile, Brooks is urging people to not take their health for granted. "During the holidays, enjoy your family, because no one - no one - is promised tomorrow". "I would not have had a prostate biopsy". In a very emotional floor speech , Brooks said that he received a call from his doctor on Halloween informing him that he had prostate cancer. (more...)
- December 14, 2017
He intends to return to work when Congress reconvenes on January 3. Meanwhile, Brooks is urging people to not take their health for granted. "During the holidays, enjoy your family, because no one - no one - is promised tomorrow". "I would not have had a prostate biopsy". In a very emotional floor speech , Brooks said that he received a call from his doctor on Halloween informing him that he had prostate cancer. (more...)
Facebook: Just three Russian Brexit ads found by inquiry
- December 14, 2017
Among the accounts that we have previously identified as likely funded from Russian sources, we have thus far identified one account-@RT_com- which promoted referendum-related content during the regulated period. Collins said: "Are we to believe that Russian backed targeting of voters through social media with fake news was limited only to Twitter during the referendum, when both Twitter and Facebook had been used in the U.S. (more...)
- December 14, 2017
Among the accounts that we have previously identified as likely funded from Russian sources, we have thus far identified one account-@RT_com- which promoted referendum-related content during the regulated period. Collins said: "Are we to believe that Russian backed targeting of voters through social media with fake news was limited only to Twitter during the referendum, when both Twitter and Facebook had been used in the U.S. (more...)
Virginia warns 70000 families that their insurance may end
- December 14, 2017
Pennsylvania's CHIP program depends on federal funding and it is at risk without Congress doing its job. Gov. John Hickenlooper has joined a bipartisan group of 11 other governors calling on Congress to reauthorize the Children's Health Insurance Program , which is set to expire January 31. (more...)
- December 14, 2017
Pennsylvania's CHIP program depends on federal funding and it is at risk without Congress doing its job. Gov. John Hickenlooper has joined a bipartisan group of 11 other governors calling on Congress to reauthorize the Children's Health Insurance Program , which is set to expire January 31. (more...)
Saudi Arabia to open cinemas for first time in 35 years
- December 14, 2017
Saudi Arabia is lifting a decades-old ban on cinemas and will allow both men and women in the audience - but media commentators don't expect to see couples sitting together watching steamy thrillers any time soon. Saudi female director Haifaa Al-Mansour said on Twitter. The government said there will be more than 300 cinemas with 2,000 screens across the kingdom by 2030. (more...)
- December 14, 2017
Saudi Arabia is lifting a decades-old ban on cinemas and will allow both men and women in the audience - but media commentators don't expect to see couples sitting together watching steamy thrillers any time soon. Saudi female director Haifaa Al-Mansour said on Twitter. The government said there will be more than 300 cinemas with 2,000 screens across the kingdom by 2030. (more...)
CBI court holds Jharkhand's ex-CM Madhu Koda, ex-Coal Secretary guilty
- December 14, 2017
It said that Gupta, who chaired the committee, had allegedly concealed facts related to the allocation from then prime minister Manmohan Singh who was also heading the Coal Ministry. All the accused parties have obviously refuted the accusations, but Coalgate became a subject of outrage because of the attention from Media and the anti corruption movement that was on the rise during that time. (more...)
- December 14, 2017
It said that Gupta, who chaired the committee, had allegedly concealed facts related to the allocation from then prime minister Manmohan Singh who was also heading the Coal Ministry. All the accused parties have obviously refuted the accusations, but Coalgate became a subject of outrage because of the attention from Media and the anti corruption movement that was on the rise during that time. (more...)
Shannon to Lead US Delegation at Vienna Talks on Iran Nuclear Deal
- December 14, 2017
The US Congress misses a deadline to decide on re-imposing anti-Iran sanctions, which were lifted under the 2015 nuclear deal, with reports saying the lawmakers sought to kick the decision on the issue back to President Donald Trump . 13. Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif asserted that during nuclear talks in 2005 "Britain, France and Germany suddenly demanded that we abandon all enrichment activities" after which "the talks fell apart", in an op-ed published Monday in The New ... (more...)
- December 14, 2017
The US Congress misses a deadline to decide on re-imposing anti-Iran sanctions, which were lifted under the 2015 nuclear deal, with reports saying the lawmakers sought to kick the decision on the issue back to President Donald Trump . 13. Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif asserted that during nuclear talks in 2005 "Britain, France and Germany suddenly demanded that we abandon all enrichment activities" after which "the talks fell apart", in an op-ed published Monday in The New ... (more...)
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