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We don't want Taliban talks
- January 29, 2018
According to Reuters Jan 20 report, exploratory meetings in Pakistan between a high-level Taliban delegation and a representative of a prominent Afghan politician have fueled speculation of a revival of long-stalled talks on ending Afghanistan's 16-year war that kills thousands each year. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
According to Reuters Jan 20 report, exploratory meetings in Pakistan between a high-level Taliban delegation and a representative of a prominent Afghan politician have fueled speculation of a revival of long-stalled talks on ending Afghanistan's 16-year war that kills thousands each year. (more...)
Morgan Stanley Increases Norfolk Southern (NSC) Price Target to $100.00
- January 30, 2018
GNC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:GNC) has declined 70.69% since January 27, 2017 and is downtrending. It has outperformed by 7.33% the S&P500. Farmers National Bank decreased its stake in Norfolk Southern Corp ( NSC ) by 50.78% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
GNC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:GNC) has declined 70.69% since January 27, 2017 and is downtrending. It has outperformed by 7.33% the S&P500. Farmers National Bank decreased its stake in Norfolk Southern Corp ( NSC ) by 50.78% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. (more...)
SHUTDOWN VOTE: US Senate votes to fund government, end shutdown
- January 29, 2018
Workers deemed essential and armed forces personnel were asked to stay at work. "Otherwise, to go in gridlock and shutdown for weeks?" Armed services personnel overseas got their first taste of the cuts when they were told they would not be able to watch Sunday's National Football League playoff games, because the armed forces broadcasting network had shut down. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
Workers deemed essential and armed forces personnel were asked to stay at work. "Otherwise, to go in gridlock and shutdown for weeks?" Armed services personnel overseas got their first taste of the cuts when they were told they would not be able to watch Sunday's National Football League playoff games, because the armed forces broadcasting network had shut down. (more...)
2 teens arrested for allegedly running over Richmond police officer
- January 29, 2018
He was transported to a hospital with serious injuries , including some broken bones and cuts to his head, but is expected to survive. Vargas' bail is set at $600,000, while Diaz-Castaneda's bail is $270,000. They'll use social media, technology, and follow up with drivers identified there, maybe even reporting the activity to auto insurance companies to discourage the behavior. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
He was transported to a hospital with serious injuries , including some broken bones and cuts to his head, but is expected to survive. Vargas' bail is set at $600,000, while Diaz-Castaneda's bail is $270,000. They'll use social media, technology, and follow up with drivers identified there, maybe even reporting the activity to auto insurance companies to discourage the behavior. (more...)
IG Finds ICE Screening Protocol Putting National Security at Risk
- January 29, 2018
He legally entered the U.S.in 2014. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency landed a contract that will give agents access to billions of U.S. "Like most other law enforcement agencies, ICE uses information obtained from license plate readers as one tool in support of its investigations", ICE spokesperson Dani Bennett said in a statement to the Verge . (more...)
- January 29, 2018
He legally entered the U.S.in 2014. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency landed a contract that will give agents access to billions of U.S. "Like most other law enforcement agencies, ICE uses information obtained from license plate readers as one tool in support of its investigations", ICE spokesperson Dani Bennett said in a statement to the Verge . (more...)
Delmarva Power joins disaster relief efforts in Puerto Rico
- January 29, 2018
Hurricane Maria destroyed about 70,000 homes in Puerto Rico when it struck the island territory in late September. Edison Electrical Institute (EEI) and other power industry groups received the request in Early November and began to coordinate with PREPA. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
Hurricane Maria destroyed about 70,000 homes in Puerto Rico when it struck the island territory in late September. Edison Electrical Institute (EEI) and other power industry groups received the request in Early November and began to coordinate with PREPA. (more...)
Israel slams bill to outlaw blaming Poles for crimes of WWII
- January 29, 2018
According to the new legislation, anyone who violates this law could be punished with up to three years in prison, even those outside of Poland. The country has long objected to the use of phrases like "Polish death camps", which suggest the Polish state in some way shared responsibility for camps such as Auschwitz. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
According to the new legislation, anyone who violates this law could be punished with up to three years in prison, even those outside of Poland. The country has long objected to the use of phrases like "Polish death camps", which suggest the Polish state in some way shared responsibility for camps such as Auschwitz. (more...)
Alliant Energy (NYSE:LNT) to Repurchase Outstanding Stock
- January 29, 2018
Argus Research maintained it with "Buy" rating and $43 target in Thursday, August 25 report. Guggenheim maintained Alliant Energy Corporation (NYSE:LNT) rating on Tuesday, January 2. The stock of Cardtronics plc (NASDAQ:CATM) has "Underperform" rating given on Thursday, January 18 by Bank of America. Feltl & Co has "Buy" rating and $48 target. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
Argus Research maintained it with "Buy" rating and $43 target in Thursday, August 25 report. Guggenheim maintained Alliant Energy Corporation (NYSE:LNT) rating on Tuesday, January 2. The stock of Cardtronics plc (NASDAQ:CATM) has "Underperform" rating given on Thursday, January 18 by Bank of America. Feltl & Co has "Buy" rating and $48 target. (more...)
Supergrass Gary Haggarty gets six years for five murders
- January 29, 2018
The judge said that the 202 offences admitted by Haggarty were committed during a "terrorist campaign over a 16-year period" between 1991 and 2007. The "supergrass" turned against his former comrades when he became a state witness in 2009 - providing information about 55 loyalist murders and 20 attempted murders in the course of 1,015 police interviews. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
The judge said that the 202 offences admitted by Haggarty were committed during a "terrorist campaign over a 16-year period" between 1991 and 2007. The "supergrass" turned against his former comrades when he became a state witness in 2009 - providing information about 55 loyalist murders and 20 attempted murders in the course of 1,015 police interviews. (more...)
African Union launches continental air deregulation scheme
- January 29, 2018
President Buhari accepted his nomination on July 25, 2017, in a letter to President Alpha Conde of Guinea, the outgoing AU Chairperson. Called to be the year of the battle against corruption and for institutional reform, 2018 countdown started today for the African Union (AU), after the closing ceremony of the 30th Summit of heads of State and Government. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
President Buhari accepted his nomination on July 25, 2017, in a letter to President Alpha Conde of Guinea, the outgoing AU Chairperson. Called to be the year of the battle against corruption and for institutional reform, 2018 countdown started today for the African Union (AU), after the closing ceremony of the 30th Summit of heads of State and Government. (more...)
Eleven soldiers killed as militants attack army unit in Kabul, Afghanistan
- January 29, 2018
The U.S. Department of State said American citizens were killed and injured in that attack . The powerful blast was felt throughout the capital. The International Committee of the Red Cross in Afghanistan condemned the use of an ambulance in the bombing, saying it was "unacceptable and unjustifiable". (more...)
- January 29, 2018
The U.S. Department of State said American citizens were killed and injured in that attack . The powerful blast was felt throughout the capital. The International Committee of the Red Cross in Afghanistan condemned the use of an ambulance in the bombing, saying it was "unacceptable and unjustifiable". (more...)
Officials probing raw meat delivery in shopping carts
- January 29, 2018
While it's not yet clear why shopping carts were used to transport the meat, the carts most likley came from the Costco warehouse across the street from the market, according to SFGate. "This isn't anything we typically do. That's how it left our facility". "Whatever (the two employees did) is nothing we would have approved", Moon said. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
While it's not yet clear why shopping carts were used to transport the meat, the carts most likley came from the Costco warehouse across the street from the market, according to SFGate. "This isn't anything we typically do. That's how it left our facility". "Whatever (the two employees did) is nothing we would have approved", Moon said. (more...)
Osun Election: APC Wins All 389 LG Seats
- January 29, 2018
The main opposition party in the state, the Peoples Democratic Party boycotted the election because of the introduction of the parliamentary system by the state government. Meanwhile, a suspected thug was arrested by the Police in Iremo Quarters in Ile-Ife for allegedly threatening voters with risky weapons. Although, the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSIEC) had planned to conduct polls in all 389 wards domiciled in 30 local government areas, 27 local council development ... (more...)
- January 29, 2018
The main opposition party in the state, the Peoples Democratic Party boycotted the election because of the introduction of the parliamentary system by the state government. Meanwhile, a suspected thug was arrested by the Police in Iremo Quarters in Ile-Ife for allegedly threatening voters with risky weapons. Although, the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSIEC) had planned to conduct polls in all 389 wards domiciled in 30 local government areas, 27 local council development ... (more...)
We Have The Technology Already to Tackle Online Child Grooming Claims Charity
- January 29, 2018
Facebook , Instagram and Snapchat were the most common sites used by offenders, making up 63% of all incidents. Until the new anti-grooming law came into force in April 2017 police could not intervene until groomers met their victims In 2015 former England global footballer Adam Johnson sent sexual messages to a 15-year-old girl, before meeting her and engaging in sexual activity. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
Facebook , Instagram and Snapchat were the most common sites used by offenders, making up 63% of all incidents. Until the new anti-grooming law came into force in April 2017 police could not intervene until groomers met their victims In 2015 former England global footballer Adam Johnson sent sexual messages to a 15-year-old girl, before meeting her and engaging in sexual activity. (more...)
Rep. Wilson: Clinton should have fired adviser
- January 29, 2018
A female campaign staffer had accused Strider of harassment that included inappropriate touching, kissing her forehead and sending her suggestive emails, the sources said. When Harlow explained to Wilson that the 2008 candidate was aware, the congresswoman then said Clinton should have fired Strider "on the spot". A spokesman for Clinton provided a statement to the Times from the law firm that represented Clinton's 2008 campaign. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
A female campaign staffer had accused Strider of harassment that included inappropriate touching, kissing her forehead and sending her suggestive emails, the sources said. When Harlow explained to Wilson that the 2008 candidate was aware, the congresswoman then said Clinton should have fired Strider "on the spot". A spokesman for Clinton provided a statement to the Times from the law firm that represented Clinton's 2008 campaign. (more...)
Suspicious house fire in Mill Village under RCMP investigation
- January 29, 2018
According to an RCMP release, the department told police the house was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived. The matter remains under investigation. Queens RCMP are investigating an unusual collision that sent two males to hospital Friday night. Natasha Dantiste of the Nova Scotia RCMP. Several pets also died in the blaze. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
According to an RCMP release, the department told police the house was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived. The matter remains under investigation. Queens RCMP are investigating an unusual collision that sent two males to hospital Friday night. Natasha Dantiste of the Nova Scotia RCMP. Several pets also died in the blaze. (more...)
FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, frequent target of Trump's ire, steps down
- January 29, 2018
McCabe has been at the center of a furious battle between the the White House and congressional Democrats over the Russian Federation investigation, as Trump blasts the FBI as a biased organization that is out to get him and House Republicans attack the Robert Mueller investigation. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
McCabe has been at the center of a furious battle between the the White House and congressional Democrats over the Russian Federation investigation, as Trump blasts the FBI as a biased organization that is out to get him and House Republicans attack the Robert Mueller investigation. (more...)
Happy Hour And Networking At The Polar Bear Plunge
- January 29, 2018
Participants can check in early on February 16 at Joe's Crab Shack from 4 p.m.to 7 p.m. "Plungers" can also check in on February 17, starting at 9 a.m. The team went head first into the waters and dived into the fundraising. Red Deer, Calgary, Lethbridge and Medicine Hat are also hosting the Polar Plunge. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
Participants can check in early on February 16 at Joe's Crab Shack from 4 p.m.to 7 p.m. "Plungers" can also check in on February 17, starting at 9 a.m. The team went head first into the waters and dived into the fundraising. Red Deer, Calgary, Lethbridge and Medicine Hat are also hosting the Polar Plunge. (more...)
Jaitley Hints At More Cuts In GST Rates
- January 29, 2018
In November, the GST Council had chose to keep only "sin" goods and white goods under the 28% tax bracket and moved 178 items from the highest tax bracket to 18%. Chile, which now ranks 55th, came down from its 34th position in 2014. It said that apart from structural reforms like Goods and Services Tax, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code and measures to facilitate Ease of Doing Business, the Survey highlights that the Government has initiated sector specific reforms in Steel, Apparel, Leather ... (more...)
- January 29, 2018
In November, the GST Council had chose to keep only "sin" goods and white goods under the 28% tax bracket and moved 178 items from the highest tax bracket to 18%. Chile, which now ranks 55th, came down from its 34th position in 2014. It said that apart from structural reforms like Goods and Services Tax, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code and measures to facilitate Ease of Doing Business, the Survey highlights that the Government has initiated sector specific reforms in Steel, Apparel, Leather ... (more...)
Jeremy Corbyn's Holocaust Memorial Day Statement Missing Some Slightly Important Things
- January 29, 2018
Guterres released a video message this weekend, which the United Nations designates as: International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust. It's a change from Trump's official statement a year ago, which made no mention of Jews or anti-Semitism. "We must stand together against the normalization of hate", he said at Park East Synagogue in NY recently. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
Guterres released a video message this weekend, which the United Nations designates as: International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust. It's a change from Trump's official statement a year ago, which made no mention of Jews or anti-Semitism. "We must stand together against the normalization of hate", he said at Park East Synagogue in NY recently. (more...)
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