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After papal meeting, Cardinal Zen says Vatican 'selling out' Church in China
- January 30, 2018
Cardinal Zen and his supporters are speaking out for the underground Catholics - those loyal to Rome - who have suffered persecution for their faith. In the report, John Baptist Lin stated that an unnamed "foreign prelate" from the Vatican had met with two Chinese bishops, Pietro Zhuang Jianjian of Shantou and Giuseppe Guo Xijin late previous year and requested that the two cede their dioceses to illegitimate bishops, who had previously been excommunicated by Rome. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
Cardinal Zen and his supporters are speaking out for the underground Catholics - those loyal to Rome - who have suffered persecution for their faith. In the report, John Baptist Lin stated that an unnamed "foreign prelate" from the Vatican had met with two Chinese bishops, Pietro Zhuang Jianjian of Shantou and Giuseppe Guo Xijin late previous year and requested that the two cede their dioceses to illegitimate bishops, who had previously been excommunicated by Rome. (more...)
Chelsea Confirms Baba Rahman's Loan Move To Schalke
- January 30, 2018
However, the Ghanaian global suffered a cruciate ligament tear whilst playing in the African Cup of Nations with his native Ghana and missed the rest of the season. This return however will not be taking place at Stamford Bridge, but rather at the Veltins-Arena, as Baba's loan move back to Schalke 04 was confirmed today. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
However, the Ghanaian global suffered a cruciate ligament tear whilst playing in the African Cup of Nations with his native Ghana and missed the rest of the season. This return however will not be taking place at Stamford Bridge, but rather at the Veltins-Arena, as Baba's loan move back to Schalke 04 was confirmed today. (more...)
Republicans on House intelligence panel vote to release memo
- January 30, 2018
Schiff has described the GOP memo as "a profoundly misleading set of talking points" that is "rife with factual inaccuracies" that give "a distorted view of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ". The House Intelligence Committee also considered a Democratic memo by Schiff, who said he would be offering his own memo Monday evening to counter the Nunes one. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
Schiff has described the GOP memo as "a profoundly misleading set of talking points" that is "rife with factual inaccuracies" that give "a distorted view of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ". The House Intelligence Committee also considered a Democratic memo by Schiff, who said he would be offering his own memo Monday evening to counter the Nunes one. (more...)
Texas Rangers to investigate sexual misconduct at Karolyi Ranch
- January 30, 2018
In his letter , Governor Abbott commends the efforts of the Walker County Sheriff's office and their ongoing investigation. At his sentencing hearing in MI, about 160 of his victims gave harrowing accounts of the abuse they suffered at the hands of the Nassar, who served as the program's physician through four Olympic Games. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
In his letter , Governor Abbott commends the efforts of the Walker County Sheriff's office and their ongoing investigation. At his sentencing hearing in MI, about 160 of his victims gave harrowing accounts of the abuse they suffered at the hands of the Nassar, who served as the program's physician through four Olympic Games. (more...)
MUTE Trailer: Check Out Duncan Jones's Netflix Sci-Fi Thriller
- January 30, 2018
The Netflix original film is directed by Duncan Jones and written by Jones and Michael Robert Johnson ( Sherlock Holmes ). Paul Rudd rocking Anchorman-level facial hair and Justin Theroux looking like Owen Wilson on a very bad day. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
The Netflix original film is directed by Duncan Jones and written by Jones and Michael Robert Johnson ( Sherlock Holmes ). Paul Rudd rocking Anchorman-level facial hair and Justin Theroux looking like Owen Wilson on a very bad day. (more...)
Capitec Bank denies Viceroy allegations of reckless lending
- January 30, 2018
He also welcomed Sarb's assurance that according to all the information at its disposal, Capitec is solvent, well capitalised, has adequate liquidity and meets all prudential requirements. Capitec Bank, in a statement, said it "strongly refutes" the allegations. By early afternoon trade the Capitec share price was down 18.98% at R831. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
He also welcomed Sarb's assurance that according to all the information at its disposal, Capitec is solvent, well capitalised, has adequate liquidity and meets all prudential requirements. Capitec Bank, in a statement, said it "strongly refutes" the allegations. By early afternoon trade the Capitec share price was down 18.98% at R831. (more...)
Partly Sunny Today, Rain For The Weekend
- January 30, 2018
Becoming breezy and noticeably milder with sunshine giving way to increasing clouds. South wind 15 to 20 miles per hour becoming north 6 to 11 miles per hour after midnight. Winds should calm down tonight . Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 15. It will likely start off as sprinkles or light rain, then change to snow by evening. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
Becoming breezy and noticeably milder with sunshine giving way to increasing clouds. South wind 15 to 20 miles per hour becoming north 6 to 11 miles per hour after midnight. Winds should calm down tonight . Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 15. It will likely start off as sprinkles or light rain, then change to snow by evening. (more...)
7-Year-Old Boy Arrested
- January 30, 2018
After all the violence, he apparently calmed down and was taken to the principal's office. According to an incident report, the child hit the teacher repeatedly in the back - and continued punching and kicking her until they both fell on the ground. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
After all the violence, he apparently calmed down and was taken to the principal's office. According to an incident report, the child hit the teacher repeatedly in the back - and continued punching and kicking her until they both fell on the ground. (more...)
Saudi Attorney General: Anti-Corruption Settlements Stand at More than SAR400 Billion
- January 30, 2018
Saudi Arabia has generated over 400 billion riyals ($106.7 billion) in anti-corruption settlements, according to the kingdom's Attorney-General Saud al-Mujib. The attorney general said 56 people remain in custody. Those still held could now face prosecution and prison time, the government has previously warned. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
Saudi Arabia has generated over 400 billion riyals ($106.7 billion) in anti-corruption settlements, according to the kingdom's Attorney-General Saud al-Mujib. The attorney general said 56 people remain in custody. Those still held could now face prosecution and prison time, the government has previously warned. (more...)
Snoopers' Charter dealt blow as United Kingdom gov's surveillance regime is ruled 'unlawful'
- January 30, 2018
The Home Office announced a series of safeguards in November in anticipation of the ruling. The court's judgement (Google Drive download) also found the law allowed police and public bodies to authorise their own access to data collected about people in the United Kingdom, without oversight. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
The Home Office announced a series of safeguards in November in anticipation of the ruling. The court's judgement (Google Drive download) also found the law allowed police and public bodies to authorise their own access to data collected about people in the United Kingdom, without oversight. (more...)
Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie Is Now an ABC News Contributor
- January 30, 2018
The hiring is scheduled to be announced Tuesday on " Good Morning America " during the 7 a.m. hour, according to the sources, who requested anonymity because they are not authorized to discuss it publicly. Murphy said Christie's decision to withdraw from the compact led New Jersey to fall behind on critical goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating the impacts of global climate change. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
The hiring is scheduled to be announced Tuesday on " Good Morning America " during the 7 a.m. hour, according to the sources, who requested anonymity because they are not authorized to discuss it publicly. Murphy said Christie's decision to withdraw from the compact led New Jersey to fall behind on critical goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating the impacts of global climate change. (more...)
Saudi Arabia to release high-profile figures proven not guilty
- January 30, 2018
Sheikh Saud al-Mojeb said he has completed inquiries into 381 high-profile corruption suspects and made a decision to keep 56 in custody and free the rest. It is more than double estimates made by senior Saudi officials in the early days of the extraordinary probe, which was ordered by the country's monarch, King Salman , and launched by his son and heir, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
Sheikh Saud al-Mojeb said he has completed inquiries into 381 high-profile corruption suspects and made a decision to keep 56 in custody and free the rest. It is more than double estimates made by senior Saudi officials in the early days of the extraordinary probe, which was ordered by the country's monarch, King Salman , and launched by his son and heir, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. (more...)
Here's what went wrong with that Hawaii missile alert, the FCC says
- January 30, 2018
The drill recording did not follow the standard script for a drill but included the phrase: "This is not a drill". The FCC said Hawaii has been testing alert capabilities, and he mistook a drill for a real warning about a missile threat. (more...)
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- January 30, 2018
The drill recording did not follow the standard script for a drill but included the phrase: "This is not a drill". The FCC said Hawaii has been testing alert capabilities, and he mistook a drill for a real warning about a missile threat. (more...)
Nebraska Rallies Over Badgers
- January 30, 2018
Nebraska is now 17-8 overall and gets a rest before returning to action at Minnesota Tuesday, February 6. Forward Isaac Copeland added 17 points and guard Glynn Watson 15. "We weren't as sharp or as fine-tuned as what we had been for the first 30 minutes". Nebraska now has won three straight and 10 of 13. It didn't work as Palmer raced to the rim for a layup and Watson drew a foul and made two free throws to cut the deficit to one with 7:28 left. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
Nebraska is now 17-8 overall and gets a rest before returning to action at Minnesota Tuesday, February 6. Forward Isaac Copeland added 17 points and guard Glynn Watson 15. "We weren't as sharp or as fine-tuned as what we had been for the first 30 minutes". Nebraska now has won three straight and 10 of 13. It didn't work as Palmer raced to the rim for a layup and Watson drew a foul and made two free throws to cut the deficit to one with 7:28 left. (more...)
Philadelphia mayor accepts Brockton mayor's Rocky statue guess
- January 30, 2018
The two mayors came to the agreement while attending the United States Conference of Mayors in Washington, D.C. Now, should the Patriots capture their third Super Bowl title in four years, the Rocky Balboa statue will wear Patriots clothing. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
The two mayors came to the agreement while attending the United States Conference of Mayors in Washington, D.C. Now, should the Patriots capture their third Super Bowl title in four years, the Rocky Balboa statue will wear Patriots clothing. (more...)
Police shoot, kill man in the Bronx, NYPD says
- January 30, 2018
A man is dead and three police officers were hurt after a landlord-tenant dispute in the Belmont section of the Bronx Monday night. Police described the incident as a possible landlord-tenant dispute. Police said the man was rushed to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His identity has not yet been released. "He shouldn't have had a knife, maybe he should have dropped it, but they didn't have to kill him", Belmont resident Antoine Fletcher said. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
A man is dead and three police officers were hurt after a landlord-tenant dispute in the Belmont section of the Bronx Monday night. Police described the incident as a possible landlord-tenant dispute. Police said the man was rushed to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His identity has not yet been released. "He shouldn't have had a knife, maybe he should have dropped it, but they didn't have to kill him", Belmont resident Antoine Fletcher said. (more...)
Government drops plan to introduce orange passport for ECR category
- January 30, 2018
The petitioners, lawyer Shamsuddeen Karunagappally and Shajahan, argued that the government's decision would lead to the segregation of people on the basis of their educational qualifications and economic status. The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday withdrew its decision to introduce an orange passport for people belonging to ECR category. White coloured passports are issued to government officers, passports with red jacket are issued to diplomats and rest other citizens get blue cover ... (more...)
- January 30, 2018
The petitioners, lawyer Shamsuddeen Karunagappally and Shajahan, argued that the government's decision would lead to the segregation of people on the basis of their educational qualifications and economic status. The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday withdrew its decision to introduce an orange passport for people belonging to ECR category. White coloured passports are issued to government officers, passports with red jacket are issued to diplomats and rest other citizens get blue cover ... (more...)
(NYSE:CMP) Position Reduced by GW&K Investment Management LLC
- January 30, 2018
KeyBanc Capital Markets downgraded Compass Minerals International, Inc. (NYSE:CMP) by 49.7% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. Parnassus Investments, which manages about $10.39B and $24.41 billion US Long portfolio, upped its stake in Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:USCR) for 284,450 shares. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
KeyBanc Capital Markets downgraded Compass Minerals International, Inc. (NYSE:CMP) by 49.7% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. Parnassus Investments, which manages about $10.39B and $24.41 billion US Long portfolio, upped its stake in Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:USCR) for 284,450 shares. (more...)
NIA to probe Kerala woman's forced conversion
- January 30, 2018
The Kochi unit of the agency registered a first information report before NIA special court judge Kauser Edappagath at his residence here on Sunday night. He then began to threaten her and forced her to marry him. Later, in August 2017, he took her to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia and restricted her from getting in touch with her parents back in India. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
The Kochi unit of the agency registered a first information report before NIA special court judge Kauser Edappagath at his residence here on Sunday night. He then began to threaten her and forced her to marry him. Later, in August 2017, he took her to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia and restricted her from getting in touch with her parents back in India. (more...)
Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga offer contrasting Grammy performances
- January 30, 2018
When it was time to crown the final award of the night at the 2018 Grammys , U2 and the Edge had the honor of announcing Bruno as the victor for Album of the Year . Cuban-born Camila Cabello delivered the message to the Dreamers ("We remember that this country was built by Dreamers, for Dreamers, chasing the American dream "). (more...)
- January 30, 2018
When it was time to crown the final award of the night at the 2018 Grammys , U2 and the Edge had the honor of announcing Bruno as the victor for Album of the Year . Cuban-born Camila Cabello delivered the message to the Dreamers ("We remember that this country was built by Dreamers, for Dreamers, chasing the American dream "). (more...)
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