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Ant's MoneyGram failure casts pall over Chinese dealmaking
- January 13, 2018
He was attempting to expand the footprint of Ant Financial amidst fierce competition domestically from rival Tencent Holdings, the owner of the messaging app WeChat and its payments app. John Reynolds, a partner at Davis Polk in Washington, told the Financial Times that the Trump administration has been reluctant to approve deals involving Chinese takeovers of USA companies. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
He was attempting to expand the footprint of Ant Financial amidst fierce competition domestically from rival Tencent Holdings, the owner of the messaging app WeChat and its payments app. John Reynolds, a partner at Davis Polk in Washington, told the Financial Times that the Trump administration has been reluctant to approve deals involving Chinese takeovers of USA companies. (more...)
Camila Cabello Drops New Skrillex-Produced Single
- January 13, 2018
But the brunette beauty recently admitted to being "hurt" by Fifth Harmony's dig at her at the MTV Video Music Awards. Instead, she was at home watching from her TV with her mother when the group metaphorically yanked her off of their lives. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
But the brunette beauty recently admitted to being "hurt" by Fifth Harmony's dig at her at the MTV Video Music Awards. Instead, she was at home watching from her TV with her mother when the group metaphorically yanked her off of their lives. (more...)
KPD officer shot in northeast Knoxville, suspect on the run
- January 13, 2018
WATE 6 On Your Side has a crew on the scene. Authorities were searching for 31-year-old Ronnie Lucas Wilson, who has an unrelated, outstanding warrant for violation of probation for aggravated assault and who should be considered armed and unsafe, Rausch said. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
WATE 6 On Your Side has a crew on the scene. Authorities were searching for 31-year-old Ronnie Lucas Wilson, who has an unrelated, outstanding warrant for violation of probation for aggravated assault and who should be considered armed and unsafe, Rausch said. (more...)
Rauner officials defend handling of Legionnaires' outbreak at Quincy veterans home
- January 13, 2018
Michael Halpin, D-Rock Island. Legionella is a naturally occurring water-borne bacteria that becomes a health hazard, commonly called Legionnaires' disease, when people breathe in small droplets of contaminated water. The governor opposes closing the home; McCann says he thinks the state should build a new facility in the same location. In 2017, five residents were sickened by the disease and one died. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
Michael Halpin, D-Rock Island. Legionella is a naturally occurring water-borne bacteria that becomes a health hazard, commonly called Legionnaires' disease, when people breathe in small droplets of contaminated water. The governor opposes closing the home; McCann says he thinks the state should build a new facility in the same location. In 2017, five residents were sickened by the disease and one died. (more...)
International Olympic Committee hails North Korea's participation in Olympics as a 'great step forward'
- January 13, 2018
The North's website Uriminzokkiri said that dialogue and a "war rehearsal" can not go together, calling the exercises the source of catastrophe for the Korean Peninsula. Diplomats from other Western countries also welcomed contacts between Pyongyang and Seoul but did not support the idea of easing the sanctions against North Korea. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
The North's website Uriminzokkiri said that dialogue and a "war rehearsal" can not go together, calling the exercises the source of catastrophe for the Korean Peninsula. Diplomats from other Western countries also welcomed contacts between Pyongyang and Seoul but did not support the idea of easing the sanctions against North Korea. (more...)
Three jawans falls from chopper during practice drill ahead of Army Day
- January 13, 2018
Slithering involves soldiers coming down from a hovering helicopter through a rope. Soon after the accident, all three injured jawans were immediately taken to the hospital by the Indian Army. A video shows two soldiers sliding down the rope hanging from Dhruv helicopter. "The whole boom of the helicopter broke, it is likely to be some material-related issue, but the exact reason will be ascertained only after the inquiry report comes in", a source said. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
Slithering involves soldiers coming down from a hovering helicopter through a rope. Soon after the accident, all three injured jawans were immediately taken to the hospital by the Indian Army. A video shows two soldiers sliding down the rope hanging from Dhruv helicopter. "The whole boom of the helicopter broke, it is likely to be some material-related issue, but the exact reason will be ascertained only after the inquiry report comes in", a source said. (more...)
Driver recalls terrifying moment mudflow sweeps away his auto after evacuating home
- January 13, 2018
Thankfully though, KTLA reports Franklin "managed to get some traction and maneuver the auto to the bottom of the hill, where several other smashed-up vehicles had come to a rest after similar journeys". The couple hopped in the auto and started driving - but soon realized the mud had overtaken the vehicle and was sweeping them down the road. "The brakes didn't work". (more...)
- January 13, 2018
Thankfully though, KTLA reports Franklin "managed to get some traction and maneuver the auto to the bottom of the hill, where several other smashed-up vehicles had come to a rest after similar journeys". The couple hopped in the auto and started driving - but soon realized the mud had overtaken the vehicle and was sweeping them down the road. "The brakes didn't work". (more...)
TN transport workers withdraw 8-day-old strike
- January 13, 2018
Tamil Nadu has over 22,000 buses with a workforce of about 143,000 employees. The statement outlined the demand of the state government to among others "fullfill all the demands of Tamil Nadu state transport workers". Even as the High court left it to trade unions on the decision to ply buses during the Pongal period, both sides are refusing to budge in their negotiations. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
Tamil Nadu has over 22,000 buses with a workforce of about 143,000 employees. The statement outlined the demand of the state government to among others "fullfill all the demands of Tamil Nadu state transport workers". Even as the High court left it to trade unions on the decision to ply buses during the Pongal period, both sides are refusing to budge in their negotiations. (more...)
Trump suggests positive relationship with N. Korea leader
- January 13, 2018
Trump and Kim have traded bellicose rhetoric and crude insults over the a year ago, as North Korea has accelerated weapons tests and appears on the cusp of having a nuclear-tipped missile that could strike the US mainland. "And you see in North Korea what's happening with North Korea all of a sudden. That campaign is created to bring Kim to the table for meaningful negotiations". (more...)
- January 13, 2018
Trump and Kim have traded bellicose rhetoric and crude insults over the a year ago, as North Korea has accelerated weapons tests and appears on the cusp of having a nuclear-tipped missile that could strike the US mainland. "And you see in North Korea what's happening with North Korea all of a sudden. That campaign is created to bring Kim to the table for meaningful negotiations". (more...)
USA city San Francisco to receive extra federal funds to combat homelessness
- January 13, 2018
Those grants will be allocated separately from today's announced $2 billion in funding and are due to be announced sometime in mid-March. In Florida, there were nearly 32,200 people who experienced homelessness a year ago, a decline of 4 percent. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
Those grants will be allocated separately from today's announced $2 billion in funding and are due to be announced sometime in mid-March. In Florida, there were nearly 32,200 people who experienced homelessness a year ago, a decline of 4 percent. (more...)
PM meets experts over economic policy ahead of Budget Session
- January 13, 2018
NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar on Monday said the Union Budget 2018-19 would not be a populist budget, contrary to what many believe. This can be brought about by improving productivity, lowering costs, greater efficiency, giving much greater market access to farmers, making them producers of products rather than commodities. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar on Monday said the Union Budget 2018-19 would not be a populist budget, contrary to what many believe. This can be brought about by improving productivity, lowering costs, greater efficiency, giving much greater market access to farmers, making them producers of products rather than commodities. (more...)
PennDOT pledges to combat human trafficking
- January 13, 2018
Courageous survivors like Tiffany are helping officials better identify the scope and problem of human trafficking in our state as they work to put an end to the underground crime. "They're scarred, mentally and physically, from the abuse and it's really tough to talk to them". Lacks official identification documents and personal possessions. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
Courageous survivors like Tiffany are helping officials better identify the scope and problem of human trafficking in our state as they work to put an end to the underground crime. "They're scarred, mentally and physically, from the abuse and it's really tough to talk to them". Lacks official identification documents and personal possessions. (more...)
Stones, bricks pelted at Nitish's convoy in Buxar
- January 13, 2018
Chief Minister was rescued from the attack safely. The windows of some vehicles were damaged and two security personnel sustained injuries. Nitish Kumar is now on a statewide tour called " Vikas Samiksha Yatra " from December 12 to ascertain the development situation in the state. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
Chief Minister was rescued from the attack safely. The windows of some vehicles were damaged and two security personnel sustained injuries. Nitish Kumar is now on a statewide tour called " Vikas Samiksha Yatra " from December 12 to ascertain the development situation in the state. (more...)
Terry Richardson Under Investigation By NYPD For Sexual Assault
- January 13, 2018
She claims the 52-year-old had asked her to model a perfume for V magazine , and that during the shoot he "exposed his penis and forced himself into her mouth". Whispers about Terry's on-set antics first made headlines in 2014 when model Jamie Peck penned an essay labeling him a "predator". Jones also claims that she was forced to perform oral sex on Richardson after he allegedly lured her to his studio in 2007 or 2008 with the promise of discussing a possible shoot over coffee. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
She claims the 52-year-old had asked her to model a perfume for V magazine , and that during the shoot he "exposed his penis and forced himself into her mouth". Whispers about Terry's on-set antics first made headlines in 2014 when model Jamie Peck penned an essay labeling him a "predator". Jones also claims that she was forced to perform oral sex on Richardson after he allegedly lured her to his studio in 2007 or 2008 with the promise of discussing a possible shoot over coffee. (more...)
Republican Renacci quits governor race to run for Senate
- January 13, 2018
White House officials are encouraging U.S. Rep. Jim Renacci to run for Senate after a Wednesday meeting in Washington, D.C., with Renacci expected to announce Thursday morning, according to multiple sources. Vance, who recently moved back to OH from California, has been courted by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell . The Cleveland-area investment banker, a first-time candidate who has pledged to spend $5 million of his personal fortune on his campaign, already is seeking the Republican ... (more...)
- January 13, 2018
White House officials are encouraging U.S. Rep. Jim Renacci to run for Senate after a Wednesday meeting in Washington, D.C., with Renacci expected to announce Thursday morning, according to multiple sources. Vance, who recently moved back to OH from California, has been courted by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell . The Cleveland-area investment banker, a first-time candidate who has pledged to spend $5 million of his personal fortune on his campaign, already is seeking the Republican ... (more...)
Ethiopia will release all its political prisoners, says PM Hailemariam Desalegn
- January 13, 2018
But the government steadfastly denies that the East African nation has political prisoners. "Political prisoners that are facing prosecutions and are already under arrest will be released", Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn said at a press conference, according to The Associated Press. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
But the government steadfastly denies that the East African nation has political prisoners. "Political prisoners that are facing prosecutions and are already under arrest will be released", Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn said at a press conference, according to The Associated Press. (more...)
Barcelona complete transfer of Colombian defender Yerry Mina
- January 13, 2018
With a release clause amounting to €100 million (US$120.3 million) paid to the athlete's former team, Brazil's Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras , Mina will bolster Barcelona's defense. Mina is known for his speed and daring. Mina joined Palmeiras from Sante Fe previous year, and he proved an instant success. Mina had earlier tasted success in Colombia with Santa Fe after winning the 2015 national title as well as that year's Copa Sudamericana. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
With a release clause amounting to €100 million (US$120.3 million) paid to the athlete's former team, Brazil's Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras , Mina will bolster Barcelona's defense. Mina is known for his speed and daring. Mina joined Palmeiras from Sante Fe previous year, and he proved an instant success. Mina had earlier tasted success in Colombia with Santa Fe after winning the 2015 national title as well as that year's Copa Sudamericana. (more...)
History should not be distorted, says Mamata Banerjee after receiving DLitt degree
- January 13, 2018
There are attempts to distort history. Speaking at the University of Calcutta after being decorated with a higher doctorate degree during its convocation ceremony, Banerjee said: "Intolerance is rising in the country". "Some people are maligning me over this degree". Mamata said she will not accept this exclusion of citizenship in Assam, and vowed to shelter anyone driven away from here. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
There are attempts to distort history. Speaking at the University of Calcutta after being decorated with a higher doctorate degree during its convocation ceremony, Banerjee said: "Intolerance is rising in the country". "Some people are maligning me over this degree". Mamata said she will not accept this exclusion of citizenship in Assam, and vowed to shelter anyone driven away from here. (more...)
Iraqi Forces Capture ISIS Executioner Who Hurled Gay Men From Buildings
- January 12, 2018
The terrorist group has taunted the West with a string of 'death to gays' execution videos , showing men accused of homosexuality being thrown off buildings and pelted with stones. Another photo appears to show Omer inspecting a pile of rocks before a public stoning. While U.S. -backed Iraqi forces successfully retook Mosul in July of past year, and most ISIS officials fled, some, like Omer, have remained behind. (more...)
- January 12, 2018
The terrorist group has taunted the West with a string of 'death to gays' execution videos , showing men accused of homosexuality being thrown off buildings and pelted with stones. Another photo appears to show Omer inspecting a pile of rocks before a public stoning. While U.S. -backed Iraqi forces successfully retook Mosul in July of past year, and most ISIS officials fled, some, like Omer, have remained behind. (more...)
Russian man smashes tank into supermarket to get booze
- January 13, 2018
What we probably wouldn't do, however, is steal a snow-covered tank from a military training organisation and then ram-raid it into the side of a supermarket in order to steal said bottle. He crashed into a auto in the northwestern town of Apatity before smashing into the store and grabbing a bottle of red wine from Crimea, the Black Sea peninsula annexed from Ukraine by Russian strongman Vladimir Putin in 2014, The Sun of the United Kingdom reported. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
What we probably wouldn't do, however, is steal a snow-covered tank from a military training organisation and then ram-raid it into the side of a supermarket in order to steal said bottle. He crashed into a auto in the northwestern town of Apatity before smashing into the store and grabbing a bottle of red wine from Crimea, the Black Sea peninsula annexed from Ukraine by Russian strongman Vladimir Putin in 2014, The Sun of the United Kingdom reported. (more...)
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