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Zuma and President Kenyatta meet to discuss politics and business
- January 13, 2018
President Zuma announced that he would host President Kenyatta for a State visit latter this year. Gerrit van Rooyen, of NKC African Economics, said investors would scrutinise Ramaphosa's speech for clues on his policy preferences, as well as signals that President Jacob Zuma could be forced to step down soon. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
President Zuma announced that he would host President Kenyatta for a State visit latter this year. Gerrit van Rooyen, of NKC African Economics, said investors would scrutinise Ramaphosa's speech for clues on his policy preferences, as well as signals that President Jacob Zuma could be forced to step down soon. (more...)
Increase in fuel price looms - oil marketers
- January 13, 2018
But by October a year ago, the marketer had stopped importing fuel because there was no more subsidy on petrol, stressing that the situation made the burden of importing 100 per cent to fall on the NNPC. And this business is a partnership between marketers and NNPC. The marketers stopped importing the product, making NNPC the sole importer since the removal of Petrol Support Fund (PSF) also known as subsidy. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
But by October a year ago, the marketer had stopped importing fuel because there was no more subsidy on petrol, stressing that the situation made the burden of importing 100 per cent to fall on the NNPC. And this business is a partnership between marketers and NNPC. The marketers stopped importing the product, making NNPC the sole importer since the removal of Petrol Support Fund (PSF) also known as subsidy. (more...)
Court Adviser Paves Residency Path for Gay Couple in Romania
- January 13, 2018
The law guarantees the freedom of movement to spouses and other family members of European Union citizens. The couple challenged the decision in Romanian court, claiming it was discrimination based on sexual orientation. "The points raised by the advocate general's opinion are very encouraging", ILGA-Europe, a Brussels-based advocacy group for gay and transgender rights, said in a statement on their website. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
The law guarantees the freedom of movement to spouses and other family members of European Union citizens. The couple challenged the decision in Romanian court, claiming it was discrimination based on sexual orientation. "The points raised by the advocate general's opinion are very encouraging", ILGA-Europe, a Brussels-based advocacy group for gay and transgender rights, said in a statement on their website. (more...)
Sen. Cotton Doesn't Recall Trump Making Vulgar Comment at Meeting
- January 13, 2018
What Trump did do, they said , was "call out the imbalance in our current immigration system, which does not protect American workers and our national interest". "But regrettably, it seems that not everyone is committed to negotiating in good faith", they said in a statement . But Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of SC, whom Durbin said had voiced objection to Trump's comments during the meeting, issued a statement that did not dispute the remarks. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
What Trump did do, they said , was "call out the imbalance in our current immigration system, which does not protect American workers and our national interest". "But regrettably, it seems that not everyone is committed to negotiating in good faith", they said in a statement . But Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of SC, whom Durbin said had voiced objection to Trump's comments during the meeting, issued a statement that did not dispute the remarks. (more...)
Sadiq Khan: A hard Brexit equals loss in investment and jobs
- January 13, 2018
And then came a report from recruitment firm Morgan McKinley claiming that London finance job vacancies fell 37% year-on-year in December , plus a Cambridge study warning that 87,000 fewer jobs will be created in London in the event of a " hard Brexit ". (more...)
- January 13, 2018
And then came a report from recruitment firm Morgan McKinley claiming that London finance job vacancies fell 37% year-on-year in December , plus a Cambridge study warning that 87,000 fewer jobs will be created in London in the event of a " hard Brexit ". (more...)
Navy head coach Ken Niumatalolo reportedly in running for Arizona job
- January 13, 2018
The Washington Post confirmed through two people with knowledge of the situation that Niumatalolo, 52, was at the American Football Coaches Association convention in Charlotte on Monday but missed previously scheduled meetings on Tuesday. His ten years at Navy are more than the rest of the league's coaches (11 coaches total) have been at their current schools combined. Arizona quarterback Khalil Tate isn't thrilled with Niumatalolo's candidacy. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
The Washington Post confirmed through two people with knowledge of the situation that Niumatalolo, 52, was at the American Football Coaches Association convention in Charlotte on Monday but missed previously scheduled meetings on Tuesday. His ten years at Navy are more than the rest of the league's coaches (11 coaches total) have been at their current schools combined. Arizona quarterback Khalil Tate isn't thrilled with Niumatalolo's candidacy. (more...)
China, Japan criticizing upcoming conference on North Korea hosted in Vancouver
- January 13, 2018
The official said Canada never got to the "juncture" of inviting China to the actual summit because there was an awareness that Chinese views on the way to move forward are different than those in North America. But there was a desire on the Canadian side to invite the Chinese to Vancouver for side meetings. The key players aren't there, ' he said. "We have been very clear with them about the action that we need them to take against individuals or entities under Chinese control that are. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
The official said Canada never got to the "juncture" of inviting China to the actual summit because there was an awareness that Chinese views on the way to move forward are different than those in North America. But there was a desire on the Canadian side to invite the Chinese to Vancouver for side meetings. The key players aren't there, ' he said. "We have been very clear with them about the action that we need them to take against individuals or entities under Chinese control that are. (more...)
Judges reveal the true voter fraud in North Carolina
- January 13, 2018
Berger, president pro tempore of the North Carolina Senate . The congressional boundaries in question were drawn by the Republican-controlled legislature in 2011 after the 2010 census. "I wouldn't read too much into this [federal] decision", Li said. " Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court Judge P. Kevin Brobson's December 2017 recommendation stated: "While Petitioners characterize the level of partisanship evident in the 2011 Plan as "unfair", Petitioners have not articulated a judicially ... (more...)
- January 13, 2018
Berger, president pro tempore of the North Carolina Senate . The congressional boundaries in question were drawn by the Republican-controlled legislature in 2011 after the 2010 census. "I wouldn't read too much into this [federal] decision", Li said. " Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court Judge P. Kevin Brobson's December 2017 recommendation stated: "While Petitioners characterize the level of partisanship evident in the 2011 Plan as "unfair", Petitioners have not articulated a judicially ... (more...)
Saline shortage complicates flu treatment at hospitals nationwide
- January 13, 2018
More than 1,600 Puerto Rican families displaced after Hurricane Maria are living in CT. It kills between 2,000 to 56,000 Americans every year, depending on how bad the flu season is, and it puts 140,000 to 710,000 people into the hospital, according to the CDC. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
More than 1,600 Puerto Rican families displaced after Hurricane Maria are living in CT. It kills between 2,000 to 56,000 Americans every year, depending on how bad the flu season is, and it puts 140,000 to 710,000 people into the hospital, according to the CDC. (more...)
South Africa's rand retreats with fundamentals back in focus
- January 13, 2018
Mr Zuma's announcement came ahead of today's meeting of the top leadership body of the governing African National Congress (ANC ). But if he is able to demonstrate early signs of action - for example, if Zuma is recalled and the cabinet reshaped as Ramaphosa would want - this would be a sign that paralysis won't happen. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
Mr Zuma's announcement came ahead of today's meeting of the top leadership body of the governing African National Congress (ANC ). But if he is able to demonstrate early signs of action - for example, if Zuma is recalled and the cabinet reshaped as Ramaphosa would want - this would be a sign that paralysis won't happen. (more...)
GKN rejects £7bn takeover bid from Melrose
- January 13, 2018
That helped the FTSE 100 rise 14 points to 7,778, up from yesterday's record closing high of 7,762. GKN , which in October previous year said business performance was not meeting management expectations, has now made a decision to separate its aerospace and automotive division and launched a a so-called "Project Boost" performance improvement programmeme. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
That helped the FTSE 100 rise 14 points to 7,778, up from yesterday's record closing high of 7,762. GKN , which in October previous year said business performance was not meeting management expectations, has now made a decision to separate its aerospace and automotive division and launched a a so-called "Project Boost" performance improvement programmeme. (more...)
Peace talks at risk after ELN attack on Colombian military
- January 13, 2018
The recent attacks threaten to end the peace negotiations between the group and the government. Peace talks taking place taking place between the Colombian government and the last remaining armed rebel group in the country, the National Liberation Army (ELN) in Quito, Ecuador, were broken off by Bogota Wednesday in response to ELN attacks as the existing ceasefire between the two parties, which went into effect on October 1, expired. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
The recent attacks threaten to end the peace negotiations between the group and the government. Peace talks taking place taking place between the Colombian government and the last remaining armed rebel group in the country, the National Liberation Army (ELN) in Quito, Ecuador, were broken off by Bogota Wednesday in response to ELN attacks as the existing ceasefire between the two parties, which went into effect on October 1, expired. (more...)
Teen killed in highway crash near High River
- January 13, 2018
One person is dead and at least two more are injured after a two-vehicle collision on Highway 102 near the Halifax airport on Tuesday afternoon. The 34-year-old woman who was pronounced dead at the scene was a passenger in the Corolla. Police say the 50-year-old woman who was driving, along with a 20-year-old female passenger sustained non-life-threatening injuries. An RCMP crash analyst examined the scene on Tuesday afternoon, and the highway was closed for eight hours during the ... (more...)
- January 13, 2018
One person is dead and at least two more are injured after a two-vehicle collision on Highway 102 near the Halifax airport on Tuesday afternoon. The 34-year-old woman who was pronounced dead at the scene was a passenger in the Corolla. Police say the 50-year-old woman who was driving, along with a 20-year-old female passenger sustained non-life-threatening injuries. An RCMP crash analyst examined the scene on Tuesday afternoon, and the highway was closed for eight hours during the ... (more...)
Terrorists in J&K are martyrs, we shouldn't celebrate their death: PDP MLA
- January 13, 2018
In a stinging response, Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said, "Terrorists and separatists are enemies of Kashmir, Kashmiris, development and peace". "I request you all to stop politicising their killing and take some appropriate steps to end this violence", said Mir adding, "This house has to end the blame game over killings". (more...)
- January 13, 2018
In a stinging response, Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said, "Terrorists and separatists are enemies of Kashmir, Kashmiris, development and peace". "I request you all to stop politicising their killing and take some appropriate steps to end this violence", said Mir adding, "This house has to end the blame game over killings". (more...)
MLAs, MPs Find their Names Missing in 1st Draft
- January 13, 2018
The state government said the published NRC was a partial list, adding that the citizenship status of about 13 million people was being verified. "While Assam was the only state which prepared an NRC way back in 1951 in the wake of post-Partition migrations, Assam will again be the only state to have a Register which will contain the names of all genuine Indian citizens residing in the state", Sarbananda Sonowal, Assam's Chief Minister said. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
The state government said the published NRC was a partial list, adding that the citizenship status of about 13 million people was being verified. "While Assam was the only state which prepared an NRC way back in 1951 in the wake of post-Partition migrations, Assam will again be the only state to have a Register which will contain the names of all genuine Indian citizens residing in the state", Sarbananda Sonowal, Assam's Chief Minister said. (more...)
Ocado Group (LON:OCDO) Given "Buy" Rating at Peel Hunt
- January 13, 2018
Premier Oil plc, an upstream oil and gas company, engages in the exploration, production, and development of gas and oil properties primarily in the United Kingdom. Investors sentiment increased to 1.86 in 2017 Q3. Its down 0.96, from 1.73 in 2017Q2. It dived, as 4 investors sold Intersections Inc. shares while 7 reduced holdings. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
Premier Oil plc, an upstream oil and gas company, engages in the exploration, production, and development of gas and oil properties primarily in the United Kingdom. Investors sentiment increased to 1.86 in 2017 Q3. Its down 0.96, from 1.73 in 2017Q2. It dived, as 4 investors sold Intersections Inc. shares while 7 reduced holdings. (more...)
Australian Open: Ash Barty beats Daria Gavrilova to reach Sydney International final
- January 13, 2018
The 2016 Australian Open champion is in superb form going into this year's event, having also won all four singles at the Hopman Cup, but knows she faces a big test against Barty on Saturday. The 21-year-old Barty is set to meet World No.22 Kerber in the Sydney final after their previous two meetings at Brisbane and WTA Elite tournaments of 2017. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
The 2016 Australian Open champion is in superb form going into this year's event, having also won all four singles at the Hopman Cup, but knows she faces a big test against Barty on Saturday. The 21-year-old Barty is set to meet World No.22 Kerber in the Sydney final after their previous two meetings at Brisbane and WTA Elite tournaments of 2017. (more...)
Ravi Ragbir Detention: Let's Resist Trump's Rip-families Apart Policies--Jumaane Williams
- January 13, 2018
January 12, 2018: Two Caribbean-roots, New York City lawmakers were arrested by New York City police officers Thursday as they protested the detention of a Trinidad-born immigrant. Johnson called for Ragbir's release and a stay of removal. Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck Schumer, both of NY. Ragbir has previously spent months in detention despite the fact that he is in the country legally, Patch reported . (more...)
- January 13, 2018
January 12, 2018: Two Caribbean-roots, New York City lawmakers were arrested by New York City police officers Thursday as they protested the detention of a Trinidad-born immigrant. Johnson called for Ragbir's release and a stay of removal. Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck Schumer, both of NY. Ragbir has previously spent months in detention despite the fact that he is in the country legally, Patch reported . (more...)
Spy satellite launch from Vandenberg could startle Southland again
- January 13, 2018
The rocket will carry a National Reconnaissance Office spy satellite, with the mission dubbed NROL-47. The launch, which is slated to be the first of 2018 from VAFB, was delayed several times on Thursday before ultimately getting called off around 4:45 p.m., almost four hours after the launch window first opened at 1 p.m. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
The rocket will carry a National Reconnaissance Office spy satellite, with the mission dubbed NROL-47. The launch, which is slated to be the first of 2018 from VAFB, was delayed several times on Thursday before ultimately getting called off around 4:45 p.m., almost four hours after the launch window first opened at 1 p.m. (more...)
Pune real estate sees prices drop for the first time
- January 13, 2018
The report said that the share of affordable homes among new projects rocket from 53 per cent in 2016 to 83 per cent in 2017 indicating developers' focus towards properties within Rs 5 lakh price bracket. Little wonder then that residential sales in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) jumped up 19% in the second half of a year ago compared to the same period in 2016. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
The report said that the share of affordable homes among new projects rocket from 53 per cent in 2016 to 83 per cent in 2017 indicating developers' focus towards properties within Rs 5 lakh price bracket. Little wonder then that residential sales in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) jumped up 19% in the second half of a year ago compared to the same period in 2016. (more...)
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