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U.S. to Propose New Sanctions Against North Korea at UN Security Council
- December 22, 2017
Two North Korean cargo vessels, Ul Ji Bong 6 and Rung Ra 2 along with two North Korean oil tankers Sam Jong 2 and Rye Song Gang 1 are on the proposed blacklist as are the Chinese tugboat Yu Yuan and the Glory Hope 1 (also known as Orient Shenyu), a Panama-flagged cargo ship. (more...)
- December 22, 2017
Two North Korean cargo vessels, Ul Ji Bong 6 and Rung Ra 2 along with two North Korean oil tankers Sam Jong 2 and Rye Song Gang 1 are on the proposed blacklist as are the Chinese tugboat Yu Yuan and the Glory Hope 1 (also known as Orient Shenyu), a Panama-flagged cargo ship. (more...)
Orlando Magic can learn a lesson from Chicago Bulls
- December 22, 2017
That unselfishness is a trait coach Fred Hoiberg believed his group had flashed previously but was struggling to display under the lights because of inexperience, poor shooting and a lack of his preferred pace. "We've got to play really above ourselves right now to get a win", Orlando coach Frank Vogel said. Mirotic this season is averaging 20 points per game. (more...)
- December 22, 2017
That unselfishness is a trait coach Fred Hoiberg believed his group had flashed previously but was struggling to display under the lights because of inexperience, poor shooting and a lack of his preferred pace. "We've got to play really above ourselves right now to get a win", Orlando coach Frank Vogel said. Mirotic this season is averaging 20 points per game. (more...)
Obamacare enrollment dips only slightly for 2018
- December 22, 2017
She also noted Wednesday that people were not allowed to submit late applications that they had started before Friday's enrollment deadline. In any case, the higher-than-anticipated information exchanges ran counter to President Donald Trump's professions this year that the law was "dead", "completed" and "gone", and in addition his expressly expressed arrangement to "let Obamacare flop" so as to compel Democrats to back its nullification. (more...)
- December 22, 2017
She also noted Wednesday that people were not allowed to submit late applications that they had started before Friday's enrollment deadline. In any case, the higher-than-anticipated information exchanges ran counter to President Donald Trump's professions this year that the law was "dead", "completed" and "gone", and in addition his expressly expressed arrangement to "let Obamacare flop" so as to compel Democrats to back its nullification. (more...)
VP Mike Pence Makes Unannounced Trip To Afghanistan
- December 22, 2017
The surprise trip to Afghanistan marks the first by either him or President Donald Trump . Pence flew in late Thursday night on a military plane landing at Bagram Airfield, the largest USA airfield in the country, according to Reuters. But he said the U.S. is committed to helping Afghanistan achieve peace and security. Top U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, met with Afghan leaders in recent months in hopes of stabilizing the country. (more...)
- December 22, 2017
The surprise trip to Afghanistan marks the first by either him or President Donald Trump . Pence flew in late Thursday night on a military plane landing at Bagram Airfield, the largest USA airfield in the country, according to Reuters. But he said the U.S. is committed to helping Afghanistan achieve peace and security. Top U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, met with Afghan leaders in recent months in hopes of stabilizing the country. (more...)
Clare council approves Trump's 'wall' at Doonbeg
- December 22, 2017
County Clare planners have granted permission for "costal erosion management works". The new works would not be visible, being covered by sand and a cobble bank which backs the beach, Trump International Golf Links and Hotel, Doonbeg, said previous year. (more...)
- December 22, 2017
County Clare planners have granted permission for "costal erosion management works". The new works would not be visible, being covered by sand and a cobble bank which backs the beach, Trump International Golf Links and Hotel, Doonbeg, said previous year. (more...)
Second Legal Battle Over Abortion Rights for Immigrant Teens Takes Unexpected Turns
- December 22, 2017
The teen briefly rescinded her request for an abortion after she said her mother and the person lined up to serve as her US sponsor threatened to beat her if she had an abortion, according to the memo. On Thursday, the government filed the documents on the public docket, with several sections fully redacted. The Justice Department asked the judge to keep that section under seal because it reflected the type of internal agency communications that are privileged and, as a result, shielded from ... (more...)
- December 22, 2017
The teen briefly rescinded her request for an abortion after she said her mother and the person lined up to serve as her US sponsor threatened to beat her if she had an abortion, according to the memo. On Thursday, the government filed the documents on the public docket, with several sections fully redacted. The Justice Department asked the judge to keep that section under seal because it reflected the type of internal agency communications that are privileged and, as a result, shielded from ... (more...)
Israel's Netanyahu calls United Nations 'house of lies' ahead of Jerusalem vote
- December 22, 2017
But 35 countries abstained including Argentina, Australia, Canada, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Latvia, Mexico, the Philippines, Romania and Rwanda. Trump had gone a step further than US Ambassador Haley who hinted in a tweet and a letter to most of the 193 United Nations member states on Tuesday that the US would retaliate against countries that vote in favour of the resolution calling on the president to rescind his decision. (more...)
- December 22, 2017
But 35 countries abstained including Argentina, Australia, Canada, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Latvia, Mexico, the Philippines, Romania and Rwanda. Trump had gone a step further than US Ambassador Haley who hinted in a tweet and a letter to most of the 193 United Nations member states on Tuesday that the US would retaliate against countries that vote in favour of the resolution calling on the president to rescind his decision. (more...)
Boehringer agrees to pay $13.5M to settle misleading marketing charges
- December 22, 2017
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says the state will receive more than $153,000 in a national settlement with a prescription drug manufacturer. Falsely stated that Atrovent® and Combivent® could be used at doses that exceeded the maximum dosage recommendation in the product labeling and that they were essential for treatment of COPD. (more...)
- December 22, 2017
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says the state will receive more than $153,000 in a national settlement with a prescription drug manufacturer. Falsely stated that Atrovent® and Combivent® could be used at doses that exceeded the maximum dosage recommendation in the product labeling and that they were essential for treatment of COPD. (more...)
Protesters Found Not Guilty in DC Inauguration Riot Trial
- December 22, 2017
In response, MPD encircled and arrested en masse one large group of protesters. "The defendants, including protesters, two street medics, and a photojournalist, originally faced a felony charge of inciting a riot", WAMU wrote. That hope appears to be in vain. Those cases are expected to continue, in small batches, into 2018, and the acquittal of the defendants in the first trial could have serious implications for the cases that follow. (more...)
- December 22, 2017
In response, MPD encircled and arrested en masse one large group of protesters. "The defendants, including protesters, two street medics, and a photojournalist, originally faced a felony charge of inciting a riot", WAMU wrote. That hope appears to be in vain. Those cases are expected to continue, in small batches, into 2018, and the acquittal of the defendants in the first trial could have serious implications for the cases that follow. (more...)
United Nations mulls urgent new North Korea sanctions
- December 22, 2017
Though the United States and China are reported to be working on a draft resolution, it is unclear if China will agree to implement them. The latest draft would build on previous sanctions that restrict crude and refined oil deliveries to North Korea , most of which are supplied by China. (more...)
- December 22, 2017
Though the United States and China are reported to be working on a draft resolution, it is unclear if China will agree to implement them. The latest draft would build on previous sanctions that restrict crude and refined oil deliveries to North Korea , most of which are supplied by China. (more...)
Canadian mom, 41, killed in bus rollover on family holiday
- December 22, 2017
Her sisters plan to travel to Gatineau to be with her daughters over the holidays. Horwood would have turned 43 next week. She added that Royal Caribbean has "been very accommodating". Chris Brawley, of Haslet, Texas, was on one of the two cruise ships that had passengers on the crashed bus and was taking a different bus to the ruins. (more...)
- December 22, 2017
Her sisters plan to travel to Gatineau to be with her daughters over the holidays. Horwood would have turned 43 next week. She added that Royal Caribbean has "been very accommodating". Chris Brawley, of Haslet, Texas, was on one of the two cruise ships that had passengers on the crashed bus and was taking a different bus to the ruins. (more...)
HealthCare.gov signups drop slightly, end up at 8.8M
- December 22, 2017
The figure of approximately 8.8 million sign-ups was tweeted Thursday afternoon by Seema Verma , administrator of the Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. I confess to being very surprised that ACA marketplace enrollment is down only slightly. That didn't seem possible with a 90% reduction in outreach, an enrollment period cut in half, and a constant refrain that the program is dead. (more...)
- December 22, 2017
The figure of approximately 8.8 million sign-ups was tweeted Thursday afternoon by Seema Verma , administrator of the Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. I confess to being very surprised that ACA marketplace enrollment is down only slightly. That didn't seem possible with a 90% reduction in outreach, an enrollment period cut in half, and a constant refrain that the program is dead. (more...)
Neutron Star Merger Produced Debris Cocoon That Absorbed Resultant Black Hole Jet
- December 22, 2017
It was the first confirmed detection of such a merger and only the fifth direct detection ever of gravitational waves , predicted more than a century ago by Albert Einstein. Jansky Very Large Array in the United States of America and the Giant Meter-wave Radio Telescope in India. The radio telescopes showed the radio emission steadily gaining strength. (more...)
- December 22, 2017
It was the first confirmed detection of such a merger and only the fifth direct detection ever of gravitational waves , predicted more than a century ago by Albert Einstein. Jansky Very Large Array in the United States of America and the Giant Meter-wave Radio Telescope in India. The radio telescopes showed the radio emission steadily gaining strength. (more...)
Uganda MPs vote to scrap presidential age limit
- December 21, 2017
The bill to amend the constitution was introduced in parliament October 4 by a Museveni loyalist, after two consecutive days of brawling in the debating chamber between those opposed and those in favour, supported by security personnel. MP Raphael Magyezi, who sponsored the bill, was excited about its passing, calling it "the best day of my life". Opposition and campaigners who are opposed to the bill argue that the move by the ruling NRM is meant to allow Museveni, now 73, to run in the ... (more...)
- December 21, 2017
The bill to amend the constitution was introduced in parliament October 4 by a Museveni loyalist, after two consecutive days of brawling in the debating chamber between those opposed and those in favour, supported by security personnel. MP Raphael Magyezi, who sponsored the bill, was excited about its passing, calling it "the best day of my life". Opposition and campaigners who are opposed to the bill argue that the move by the ruling NRM is meant to allow Museveni, now 73, to run in the ... (more...)
Morgan Stanley Cuts Tenet Healthcare (NYSE:THC) Stock To a "Underweight" Rating
- December 21, 2017
Rittenmeyer, Tenet's executive chairman chief executive said on Tuesday. The stock increased 3.49% or $0.51 during the last trading session, reaching $15.13. The stock has " Buy " rating by Jefferies on Thursday, June 1. Pivotal Research downgraded Tyson Foods, Inc. The firm has "Neutral" rating given on Friday, October 2 by Citigroup. (more...)
- December 21, 2017
Rittenmeyer, Tenet's executive chairman chief executive said on Tuesday. The stock increased 3.49% or $0.51 during the last trading session, reaching $15.13. The stock has " Buy " rating by Jefferies on Thursday, June 1. Pivotal Research downgraded Tyson Foods, Inc. The firm has "Neutral" rating given on Friday, October 2 by Citigroup. (more...)
American University fraternity house's air tested positive for alcohol, police say
- December 21, 2017
In January 2016, two other American University students threw an off-campus frat party that ended with police issuing alcohol citations to more than 100 underage drinkers, CBS News reported . The floor was sticky and appeared to be coated with alcohol. The group, members of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, are all enrolled at the private American University. (more...)
- December 21, 2017
In January 2016, two other American University students threw an off-campus frat party that ended with police issuing alcohol citations to more than 100 underage drinkers, CBS News reported . The floor was sticky and appeared to be coated with alcohol. The group, members of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, are all enrolled at the private American University. (more...)
More crorepatis in new House than in 2012: ADR
- December 21, 2017
An analysis of the new House in the recently held assembly elections by Association for Democractic Reforms (ADR) and Gujarat Election Watch (GEW) shows that the number of Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) with criminal cases is down compared to the 2012-17 House. (more...)
- December 21, 2017
An analysis of the new House in the recently held assembly elections by Association for Democractic Reforms (ADR) and Gujarat Election Watch (GEW) shows that the number of Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) with criminal cases is down compared to the 2012-17 House. (more...)
Naxals attack Masudan railway station in Bihar, abduct two staff officials
- December 21, 2017
According to the news agency ANI , two officials including Assistant Station Master were abuducted by the Naxals. Rajesh Kumar, chief public relations officer (CPRO) of East-Central Railway said the incident disrupted movement of trains on the Kiul-Jamalpur section of the division for several hours, causing inconvenience to passengers. (more...)
- December 21, 2017
According to the news agency ANI , two officials including Assistant Station Master were abuducted by the Naxals. Rajesh Kumar, chief public relations officer (CPRO) of East-Central Railway said the incident disrupted movement of trains on the Kiul-Jamalpur section of the division for several hours, causing inconvenience to passengers. (more...)
Theresa May vows not to delay Brexit after exit date climbdown
- December 21, 2017
Theresa May is to face a barrage of Brexit questions as the she appears before a Commons committee today (December 20). Tory rebels have signalled they may back away from a rejection of plans to write the Brexit date of March 29 2019, into law in favour of a compromise. (more...)
- December 21, 2017
Theresa May is to face a barrage of Brexit questions as the she appears before a Commons committee today (December 20). Tory rebels have signalled they may back away from a rejection of plans to write the Brexit date of March 29 2019, into law in favour of a compromise. (more...)
New York Pension Fund to divest from fossil fuels
- December 21, 2017
Governor Cuomo also announced plans to work with DiNapoli to create an advisory committee of "financial, economic, scientific, business and workforce representatives", who will create a decarbonisation roadmap detailing how the NYSCR's funds could be used to accelerate climate action and support the clean tech economy. (more...)
- December 21, 2017
Governor Cuomo also announced plans to work with DiNapoli to create an advisory committee of "financial, economic, scientific, business and workforce representatives", who will create a decarbonisation roadmap detailing how the NYSCR's funds could be used to accelerate climate action and support the clean tech economy. (more...)
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