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Drug dealer arrested after mistaking police vehicle for taxi
- December 24, 2017
Danish police said the man was rushing home when he made the grave error. Christiana is a free-wheeling, semi-autonomous district of the Danish capital which was founded by hippies in the 1970s and has a long history of openly trading drugs. (more...)
- December 24, 2017
Danish police said the man was rushing home when he made the grave error. Christiana is a free-wheeling, semi-autonomous district of the Danish capital which was founded by hippies in the 1970s and has a long history of openly trading drugs. (more...)
32 killed as bus falls off bridge in Rajasthan
- December 24, 2017
Though fog was also mentioned as a cause of the accident, a police probe is in progress. "On its way, it was crossing a bridge over Banas river near Dubi village, when the bus driver lost control of the vehicle and swerved into the railing, breaking it and plunging several metres into the river", officials said. (more...)
- December 24, 2017
Though fog was also mentioned as a cause of the accident, a police probe is in progress. "On its way, it was crossing a bridge over Banas river near Dubi village, when the bus driver lost control of the vehicle and swerved into the railing, breaking it and plunging several metres into the river", officials said. (more...)
37 feared dead in Philippine mall blaze: Vice mayor
- December 24, 2017
President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday evening consoled with families of those feared dead in the fire that engulfed a shopping mall in Davao City. They were inside a restaurant hundreds of meters away from NCCC Mall of Davao which at the time Duterte announced the news, was still under fire. (more...)
- December 24, 2017
President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday evening consoled with families of those feared dead in the fire that engulfed a shopping mall in Davao City. They were inside a restaurant hundreds of meters away from NCCC Mall of Davao which at the time Duterte announced the news, was still under fire. (more...)
McConnell: McSally Great Candidate For Senate
- December 24, 2017
Trump , who endorsed unusual in the primary, also waged a final push on Moore's behalf. McConnell declined to predict how many more GOP primaries there will be next year in which far-right challengers try ousting incumbents. The Republicans from the Senate are sending off two of the ObamaCare bills to the next year. "Regarding the President's tweeting habits, I haven't been a fan until this week", McConnell said Friday at a Washington news conference when asked how his relationship with ... (more...)
- December 24, 2017
Trump , who endorsed unusual in the primary, also waged a final push on Moore's behalf. McConnell declined to predict how many more GOP primaries there will be next year in which far-right challengers try ousting incumbents. The Republicans from the Senate are sending off two of the ObamaCare bills to the next year. "Regarding the President's tweeting habits, I haven't been a fan until this week", McConnell said Friday at a Washington news conference when asked how his relationship with ... (more...)
Jairam Thakur Will Be Chief Minister In Himachal Pradesh, Says BJP
- December 24, 2017
His selection comes after days of discussion and consultation between the party's central observers Nirmala Sitharaman and Narendra Singh Tomar, BJP core group members, and RSS functionaries. It was Tomar who made the announcement after observing that no name other than that of Thakur had been put forward for the post of BJPLP chief in the state Assembly. (more...)
- December 24, 2017
His selection comes after days of discussion and consultation between the party's central observers Nirmala Sitharaman and Narendra Singh Tomar, BJP core group members, and RSS functionaries. It was Tomar who made the announcement after observing that no name other than that of Thakur had been put forward for the post of BJPLP chief in the state Assembly. (more...)
LAPD bomb investigates suspicious package addressed to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin
- December 24, 2017
The package, which had "In care of the American people" written on it, was delivered to a home that neighbors Mnuchin's, despite being addressed to Mnuchin, police said . Investigators later opened the package and discovered that it contained manure, police told KNBC Los Angeles . Mnuchin became the 77 secretary of the U.S. (more...)
- December 24, 2017
The package, which had "In care of the American people" written on it, was delivered to a home that neighbors Mnuchin's, despite being addressed to Mnuchin, police said . Investigators later opened the package and discovered that it contained manure, police told KNBC Los Angeles . Mnuchin became the 77 secretary of the U.S. (more...)
Fayez Sarofim & Company Has Upped Statestreetcorp (STT) Holding by $23.89 Million
- December 24, 2017
Arrow Financial Corp who had been investing in State Street Corp for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $36.35B market cap company. The stock decreased 0.39% or $0.38 during the last trading session, reaching $97.93. Analysts await D.R. Horton, Inc. STT's profit would be $626.71 million giving it 14.54 P/E if the $1.69 EPS is correct. Jefferies maintained State Street Corporation (NYSE:STT) rating on Monday, June 19. (more...)
- December 24, 2017
Arrow Financial Corp who had been investing in State Street Corp for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $36.35B market cap company. The stock decreased 0.39% or $0.38 during the last trading session, reaching $97.93. Analysts await D.R. Horton, Inc. STT's profit would be $626.71 million giving it 14.54 P/E if the $1.69 EPS is correct. Jefferies maintained State Street Corporation (NYSE:STT) rating on Monday, June 19. (more...)
Saudi-led coalition airstrike kills 10 in Yemen
- December 24, 2017
The United Nations says Yemen is suffering the world's worst humanitarian crisis, and eight million people are on the brink of starvation. The outbreak, which began in October 2016 and escalated in April, has killed more than 2,000 people. (more...)
- December 24, 2017
The United Nations says Yemen is suffering the world's worst humanitarian crisis, and eight million people are on the brink of starvation. The outbreak, which began in October 2016 and escalated in April, has killed more than 2,000 people. (more...)
Stericycle Inc (SRCL) Holdings Lifted by Nationwide Fund Advisors
- December 24, 2017
Bluemar Capital Management Llc who had been investing in Stifel Finl Corp for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $4.19B market cap company. Bnp Paribas Asset Mngmt Hldgs Sa stated it has 18,900 shares. (NASDAQ:SRCL). Art Advsrs Limited Liability has 0.14% invested in Stericycle , Inc. (NASDAQ:SRCL). (more...)
- December 24, 2017
Bluemar Capital Management Llc who had been investing in Stifel Finl Corp for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $4.19B market cap company. Bnp Paribas Asset Mngmt Hldgs Sa stated it has 18,900 shares. (NASDAQ:SRCL). Art Advsrs Limited Liability has 0.14% invested in Stericycle , Inc. (NASDAQ:SRCL). (more...)
IL fires offensive coordinator Garrick McGee
- December 24, 2017
McGee, 44, came to Smith's staff in 2016 after previous stops at Louisville, Arkansas and Northwestern. In 2016, McGee's offense ranked 13th in the Big Ten with 19.7 points per game. IL went 2-10 this season with one of the least-productive offenses in FBS. The scoring output ranked 126th of 130 FBS teams as the Illini used three starting quarterbacks. (more...)
- December 24, 2017
McGee, 44, came to Smith's staff in 2016 after previous stops at Louisville, Arkansas and Northwestern. In 2016, McGee's offense ranked 13th in the Big Ten with 19.7 points per game. IL went 2-10 this season with one of the least-productive offenses in FBS. The scoring output ranked 126th of 130 FBS teams as the Illini used three starting quarterbacks. (more...)
Pelicans pull away in third quarter, top Heat in Miami
- December 24, 2017
The Pelicans eventually stretched the lead to as many as 24 points in the final quarter. "And then they went on an 11-0 run, just like that, three threes and Rondo's layup and they never looked back". The Atlanta Hawks are the only team in the National Basketball Association with a worse record than the Mavericks so hopefully tomorrow will bring about better results than tonight. (more...)
- December 24, 2017
The Pelicans eventually stretched the lead to as many as 24 points in the final quarter. "And then they went on an 11-0 run, just like that, three threes and Rondo's layup and they never looked back". The Atlanta Hawks are the only team in the National Basketball Association with a worse record than the Mavericks so hopefully tomorrow will bring about better results than tonight. (more...)
London weather on Christmas day: Spoiler - it isn't going to snow
- December 24, 2017
The Yellow warning for rain that was announced yesterday, disappointing those hoping for a White Christmas, will now kick in a day earlier on Sunday December 24. Despite some reports that a named storm could affect the United Kingdom after Christmas, the Met Office said although the weather is expected to become more unsettled with wet and windy conditions between Christmas and New Year, no named storms are expected and there are no warnings for wind. (more...)
- December 24, 2017
The Yellow warning for rain that was announced yesterday, disappointing those hoping for a White Christmas, will now kick in a day earlier on Sunday December 24. Despite some reports that a named storm could affect the United Kingdom after Christmas, the Met Office said although the weather is expected to become more unsettled with wet and windy conditions between Christmas and New Year, no named storms are expected and there are no warnings for wind. (more...)
Neo-Nazi boyfriend murders 16-year-old girlfriend's parents, according to report
- December 24, 2017
Police say the teen shot and killed 48-year-old Scott Fricker and his wife, 43-year-old Buckley Kuhn-Fricker in their Reston home, and then himself. Police say the teen then shot the couple and himself. They took it away. After much prodding and an intervention, she convinced her daughter to end the relationship. The parents went to check in on their daughter Friday morning, after possibly hearing a sound, a detective told the girlfriend's grandmother. (more...)
- December 24, 2017
Police say the teen shot and killed 48-year-old Scott Fricker and his wife, 43-year-old Buckley Kuhn-Fricker in their Reston home, and then himself. Police say the teen then shot the couple and himself. They took it away. After much prodding and an intervention, she convinced her daughter to end the relationship. The parents went to check in on their daughter Friday morning, after possibly hearing a sound, a detective told the girlfriend's grandmother. (more...)
New National Security Doctrine Calls Out China, Russia
- December 24, 2017
Trump's new security strategy seems to have caught Beijing by surprise. Predictably, the five countries singled out by the US for criticism have not been as warm in their response. "We always believe that as the largest developing country and developed country and the top two largest economies in the world, China and the United States shoulder important responsibilities and have extensive common interests in upholding world peace and stability and promoting global development and prosperity", ... (more...)
- December 24, 2017
Trump's new security strategy seems to have caught Beijing by surprise. Predictably, the five countries singled out by the US for criticism have not been as warm in their response. "We always believe that as the largest developing country and developed country and the top two largest economies in the world, China and the United States shoulder important responsibilities and have extensive common interests in upholding world peace and stability and promoting global development and prosperity", ... (more...)
Supreme Court's 2G scam judge rips thru Arun Jaitley stance
- December 24, 2017
The suspects, including former telecom minister A. Raja , were charged with corruption, criminal conspiracy and abuse of public office. The so-called scam hit the headlines after the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) in its report in 2010 claimed that the Telecom Ministry had caused a notional loss of Rs 1.76 lakh crore to the national exchequer by allocating 2G spectrum and licences to some companies at throwaway prices. (more...)
- December 24, 2017
The suspects, including former telecom minister A. Raja , were charged with corruption, criminal conspiracy and abuse of public office. The so-called scam hit the headlines after the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) in its report in 2010 claimed that the Telecom Ministry had caused a notional loss of Rs 1.76 lakh crore to the national exchequer by allocating 2G spectrum and licences to some companies at throwaway prices. (more...)
A Raja to India Today: CAG report on 2G scam incorrect
- December 24, 2017
Ex-Telecom Minister A Raja , a day after his acquittal in the 2G case in a strongly-worded letter to DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi has called for a payback of sorts. "It's a first of its kind in history", Raja wrote in an attempt to establish that it was not only him that suffered due to the case but the party. Arguing his own case, and even getting into the "box" to be cross-examined continuously for almost a fortnight, Raja had specific issues to counter - one, he advanced the cut-off ... (more...)
- December 24, 2017
Ex-Telecom Minister A Raja , a day after his acquittal in the 2G case in a strongly-worded letter to DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi has called for a payback of sorts. "It's a first of its kind in history", Raja wrote in an attempt to establish that it was not only him that suffered due to the case but the party. Arguing his own case, and even getting into the "box" to be cross-examined continuously for almost a fortnight, Raja had specific issues to counter - one, he advanced the cut-off ... (more...)
Embraer Stock Climbs On Discussions With Boeing For Potential Combination
- December 24, 2017
The Wall Street Journal reported that Boeing Co . would be willing to pay a big premium to buy the company that has a market value of about $3.7 billion. On the NYSE, Embraer shares gained 22.1 percent in the regular trading ans settled at $24.42. Earlier this week, the US Department of Commerce sided with Boeing by upholding a proposed hefty tariff on CSeries aircraft imported into the USA. (more...)
- December 24, 2017
The Wall Street Journal reported that Boeing Co . would be willing to pay a big premium to buy the company that has a market value of about $3.7 billion. On the NYSE, Embraer shares gained 22.1 percent in the regular trading ans settled at $24.42. Earlier this week, the US Department of Commerce sided with Boeing by upholding a proposed hefty tariff on CSeries aircraft imported into the USA. (more...)
USA decides to provide arms to the Ukrainian regime
- December 24, 2017
Supplies of any weapons now encourage those who support the conflict in Ukraine to use the "force scenario", Russia's RIA state news agency cited Deputy Foreign Minister Grigory Karasin as saying on Saturday. Tillerson has said the strained U.S. -Russia relations can not improve and punishing sanctions will not be lifted until Moscow withdraws its support from the rebels in Ukraine and returns Crimea to Ukrainian sovereignty. (more...)
- December 24, 2017
Supplies of any weapons now encourage those who support the conflict in Ukraine to use the "force scenario", Russia's RIA state news agency cited Deputy Foreign Minister Grigory Karasin as saying on Saturday. Tillerson has said the strained U.S. -Russia relations can not improve and punishing sanctions will not be lifted until Moscow withdraws its support from the rebels in Ukraine and returns Crimea to Ukrainian sovereignty. (more...)
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) Analysts See $1.20 EPS
- December 24, 2017
Royal Caribbean Cruises now has $25.82B valuation. Another trade for 2,500 shares valued at $35,883 was sold by Dean Dustin. Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO) has declined 23.93% since December 23, 2016 and is downtrending. equities research analysts expect that Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd will post 7.39 earnings per share for the current year. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd has a 12 month low of $81.59 and a 12 month high of $133.75. (more...)
- December 24, 2017
Royal Caribbean Cruises now has $25.82B valuation. Another trade for 2,500 shares valued at $35,883 was sold by Dean Dustin. Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO) has declined 23.93% since December 23, 2016 and is downtrending. equities research analysts expect that Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd will post 7.39 earnings per share for the current year. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd has a 12 month low of $81.59 and a 12 month high of $133.75. (more...)
Overton ruled out of fourth Ashes Test
- December 24, 2017
The 20-year-old leg... Root has been in the eye of the storm over the tourists underwhelming efforts with former Australia captain Ricky Ponting deriding him as a "little boy" who has been a "bit soft" during the one-sided series. but it would have put the other guys under pressure if I'd had to pull out midway through a game". Overton sustained the injury in the third Test at the WACA in Perth having previously received a blow to the same area during the second Test in Adelaide. (more...)
- December 24, 2017
The 20-year-old leg... Root has been in the eye of the storm over the tourists underwhelming efforts with former Australia captain Ricky Ponting deriding him as a "little boy" who has been a "bit soft" during the one-sided series. but it would have put the other guys under pressure if I'd had to pull out midway through a game". Overton sustained the injury in the third Test at the WACA in Perth having previously received a blow to the same area during the second Test in Adelaide. (more...)
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