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The story behind the Super Bowl's "Bold North" tagline
- February 04, 2018
This year is particularly significant for NFL UK, as the Oakland Raiders will take on the Seattle Seahawks at the new 62,000 capacity stadium for London soccer club Tottenham Hotspur on October 14. Full length and condensed game (Game in 40') replays from 2016 to now. "This is going to be our Super Bowl here at TSA Minnesota ", TSA Transportation Security Manager Rafael Urzua told KSTP-TV. (more...)
- February 04, 2018
This year is particularly significant for NFL UK, as the Oakland Raiders will take on the Seattle Seahawks at the new 62,000 capacity stadium for London soccer club Tottenham Hotspur on October 14. Full length and condensed game (Game in 40') replays from 2016 to now. "This is going to be our Super Bowl here at TSA Minnesota ", TSA Transportation Security Manager Rafael Urzua told KSTP-TV. (more...)
North Korea slams Trump's State of the Union address
- February 04, 2018
Seong-ho escaped from North Korea in 2006 and was given a place of honor just seats away from First Lady Melania Trump at Tuesday's State of the Union address. military options were too aggressive, according to sources cited by The New York Times . The Trump administration has led a "maximum pressure" campaign with growing economic and diplomatic sanctions to compel Pyongyang to abandon its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs. (more...)
- February 04, 2018
Seong-ho escaped from North Korea in 2006 and was given a place of honor just seats away from First Lady Melania Trump at Tuesday's State of the Union address. military options were too aggressive, according to sources cited by The New York Times . The Trump administration has led a "maximum pressure" campaign with growing economic and diplomatic sanctions to compel Pyongyang to abandon its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs. (more...)
North Korea defends military parade planned a day before Olympics
- February 04, 2018
His withdrawal could have considerable implications regarding US-Korea coordination over their policies on North Korea. Cha, an academic who served in the George W. Ji lifted his crutches as the audience of lawmakers and other guests applauded, in one of the most emotional moments of the speech. The expert said: "There's nothing to lose from the North Korean perspective". (more...)
- February 04, 2018
His withdrawal could have considerable implications regarding US-Korea coordination over their policies on North Korea. Cha, an academic who served in the George W. Ji lifted his crutches as the audience of lawmakers and other guests applauded, in one of the most emotional moments of the speech. The expert said: "There's nothing to lose from the North Korean perspective". (more...)
Climate change sceptic dropped from Trump environment expert role
- February 04, 2018
Senators challenged her statements about climate change , which go against the scientific consensus that man-made greenhouse gases are the primary driver of rising temperatures, during her confirmation hearing in November. Ms White stirred controversy after suggesting that while humans probably contribute to current warming, the extent to which they do it is very uncertain. (more...)
- February 04, 2018
Senators challenged her statements about climate change , which go against the scientific consensus that man-made greenhouse gases are the primary driver of rising temperatures, during her confirmation hearing in November. Ms White stirred controversy after suggesting that while humans probably contribute to current warming, the extent to which they do it is very uncertain. (more...)
Drivers urged to take care after weather warnings of ice and snow
- February 04, 2018
Craig Snell from the Met Office told Sun Online: "Commuters travelling on Monday morning in London and the south east should check travel options before heading out, because it will snow during rush hour". And as that rain, sleet and snow clears away on Tuesday - it could leave behind ice on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths. Wintry weather will hit the entire country - with most of the United Kingdom expected to see snow at some point. (more...)
- February 04, 2018
Craig Snell from the Met Office told Sun Online: "Commuters travelling on Monday morning in London and the south east should check travel options before heading out, because it will snow during rush hour". And as that rain, sleet and snow clears away on Tuesday - it could leave behind ice on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths. Wintry weather will hit the entire country - with most of the United Kingdom expected to see snow at some point. (more...)
Pentagon updates nuclear posture review seeking enhanced deterrent
- February 04, 2018
President Donald Trump's nuclear doctrine breaks with his predecessor, Barack Obama, by ending a push to reduce the role of nuclear weapons in US military policy. The US military believes its nukes are seen as too big to be used and wants to develop low-yield bombs. Upgrades to its nuclear arsenal have received less attention, partly because of its small size, estimated by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute at just 270 warheads compared to 6,800 for the US. (more...)
- February 04, 2018
President Donald Trump's nuclear doctrine breaks with his predecessor, Barack Obama, by ending a push to reduce the role of nuclear weapons in US military policy. The US military believes its nukes are seen as too big to be used and wants to develop low-yield bombs. Upgrades to its nuclear arsenal have received less attention, partly because of its small size, estimated by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute at just 270 warheads compared to 6,800 for the US. (more...)
North Korea Cancels Joint Performance With South Korea
- February 04, 2018
North Korean athletes have arrived at PyeongChang Olympics facility. South Korea will host the 2018 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games in its eastern county of PyeongChang. "I was once a beggar in North Korea and I was an amputee, and I was threatened severely by the North Korean regime and they physically tormented me". (more...)
- February 04, 2018
North Korean athletes have arrived at PyeongChang Olympics facility. South Korea will host the 2018 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games in its eastern county of PyeongChang. "I was once a beggar in North Korea and I was an amputee, and I was threatened severely by the North Korean regime and they physically tormented me". (more...)
90 migrants drowned off Libya coast
- February 04, 2018
Eight of the dead who were recovered were believed to be from Pakistan and two from Libya. Security officials in the western Libyan town of Zurawa said two Libyans and one Pakistani had been rescued from the vessel. Julia Black from the IOM's missing migrants project said: "There is no way to predict the number of deaths we record". Some cases of illegal Libyan migration were documented a year ago, but they usually involved sturdier boats that were carrying few people. (more...)
- February 04, 2018
Eight of the dead who were recovered were believed to be from Pakistan and two from Libya. Security officials in the western Libyan town of Zurawa said two Libyans and one Pakistani had been rescued from the vessel. Julia Black from the IOM's missing migrants project said: "There is no way to predict the number of deaths we record". Some cases of illegal Libyan migration were documented a year ago, but they usually involved sturdier boats that were carrying few people. (more...)
Italy's Prime Minister Urges Calm As Shooting of Migrants Inflames Election
- February 04, 2018
Mr Traini, who is from the surrounding Le Marche region, did not resist when he was detained after fleeing from his vehicle near the town's war memorial. A 29-year-old Nigerian male migrant has been detained over the killing of Pamela Mastropietro. Some local media reports suggest Traini may have known the girl and may have had a romantic obsession for her. (more...)
- February 04, 2018
Mr Traini, who is from the surrounding Le Marche region, did not resist when he was detained after fleeing from his vehicle near the town's war memorial. A 29-year-old Nigerian male migrant has been detained over the killing of Pamela Mastropietro. Some local media reports suggest Traini may have known the girl and may have had a romantic obsession for her. (more...)
Amtrak, CSX trains collide in SC; injuries reported
- February 04, 2018
According to Amtrack, the lead engine as well as some passenger cars derailed. Eight staff members were also on board the train, which was operating between NY and Miami. A spokesperson for Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia, South Carolina, told ABC News that it received 25 patients with minor injuries. The NTSB is still investigating whether the train braked prior to impact. (more...)
- February 04, 2018
According to Amtrack, the lead engine as well as some passenger cars derailed. Eight staff members were also on board the train, which was operating between NY and Miami. A spokesperson for Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia, South Carolina, told ABC News that it received 25 patients with minor injuries. The NTSB is still investigating whether the train braked prior to impact. (more...)
Pelicans Trade Asik & 1st Round Pick To Bulls For Nikola Mirotic
- February 04, 2018
But he also played 38 minutes - four of the five Pelicans starters played big minutes - so we'll have to see how much is left in the tank tonight. -The Pelicans will be playing on the back end of back-to-back games tonight. Minnesota has won all three meetings this season. Originally drafted by the Houston Rockets with the 23rd overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, the Montenegro native has appeared in 243 career regular season games for Chicago, averaging 11.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.3 ... (more...)
- February 04, 2018
But he also played 38 minutes - four of the five Pelicans starters played big minutes - so we'll have to see how much is left in the tank tonight. -The Pelicans will be playing on the back end of back-to-back games tonight. Minnesota has won all three meetings this season. Originally drafted by the Houston Rockets with the 23rd overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, the Montenegro native has appeared in 243 career regular season games for Chicago, averaging 11.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.3 ... (more...)
Theresa May Refuses To Sack Brexit Minister Steve Baker Over Whitehall Comments
- February 04, 2018
The ministerial code says that the minister should take the earliest opportunity to amend the record that has given to Parliament and apologise to Parliament. Grant issued a statement which said he: "Did not say or imply" to Baker that the Treasury "had deliberately developed a model to show that all options outside the customs union were bad with an intention to influence policy". (more...)
- February 04, 2018
The ministerial code says that the minister should take the earliest opportunity to amend the record that has given to Parliament and apologise to Parliament. Grant issued a statement which said he: "Did not say or imply" to Baker that the Treasury "had deliberately developed a model to show that all options outside the customs union were bad with an intention to influence policy". (more...)
One Congressman Who Balked at Trump's Immigration Ruse
- February 04, 2018
Trump emphasized Thursday that "dreamers" - the ones who are immigrants - aren't the same as DACA recipients. They Resist, Blame, Complain and Obstruct - and do nothing. Trump tweeted on February 1, 2018. Some Republicans say the March 5 deadline lost its power last month when a federal court blocked the rescinding of DACA. (more...)
- February 04, 2018
Trump emphasized Thursday that "dreamers" - the ones who are immigrants - aren't the same as DACA recipients. They Resist, Blame, Complain and Obstruct - and do nothing. Trump tweeted on February 1, 2018. Some Republicans say the March 5 deadline lost its power last month when a federal court blocked the rescinding of DACA. (more...)
Democrats slam plan to cut family immigration
- February 04, 2018
Trump claimed that if Democrats don't agree to the immigration framework he's presented, it will be because they want the issue to animate voters in the 2018 midterm elections. Congressional Republicans spent their two-day retreat in West Virginia hashing out their priorities for the rest of the year, and No. 1 on the list was holding on to their majorities in the House and Senate. (more...)
- February 04, 2018
Trump claimed that if Democrats don't agree to the immigration framework he's presented, it will be because they want the issue to animate voters in the 2018 midterm elections. Congressional Republicans spent their two-day retreat in West Virginia hashing out their priorities for the rest of the year, and No. 1 on the list was holding on to their majorities in the House and Senate. (more...)
Denver Nuggets vs. Golden State Warriors - 2/3/18 NBA Pick, Odds, and Prediction
- February 04, 2018
Denver probably wouldn't win a seven-game series against the Warriors , but could it win a game or two? The close games Denver has played over its last four matchups which have all come against top-tier opponents in Boston, San Antonio, Oklahoma City and now Golden State - a stretch where the Nuggets have gone 2-2 and hold a plus-eight point differential - built confidence within Denver's locker room. (more...)
- February 04, 2018
Denver probably wouldn't win a seven-game series against the Warriors , but could it win a game or two? The close games Denver has played over its last four matchups which have all come against top-tier opponents in Boston, San Antonio, Oklahoma City and now Golden State - a stretch where the Nuggets have gone 2-2 and hold a plus-eight point differential - built confidence within Denver's locker room. (more...)
Williams Companies Inc (WMB) Short Interest Up 25.6% in January
- February 04, 2018
The stock increased 0.79% or $0.135 during the last trading session, reaching $17.325. About 2.40M shares traded. Celgene Corporation (NASDAQ:CELG) has risen 17.00% since January 31, 2017 and is uptrending. The Texas-based Fca Tx has invested 0.61% in The Williams Companies, Inc. 687.46 million shares or 1.13% less from 695.32 million shares in 2017Q2 were reported. (more...)
- February 04, 2018
The stock increased 0.79% or $0.135 during the last trading session, reaching $17.325. About 2.40M shares traded. Celgene Corporation (NASDAQ:CELG) has risen 17.00% since January 31, 2017 and is uptrending. The Texas-based Fca Tx has invested 0.61% in The Williams Companies, Inc. 687.46 million shares or 1.13% less from 695.32 million shares in 2017Q2 were reported. (more...)
Kenya TV stations shutdown enters 5th day as government defies court order
- February 04, 2018
A repeat election was held on October 26, but Odinga boycotted it because he said the electoral commission had made insufficient reforms. The United States also commended security forces for the restraint shown during the "oathing" of the opposition leader, urging Kenyans to resolve grievances through appropriate legal mechanisms. (more...)
- February 04, 2018
A repeat election was held on October 26, but Odinga boycotted it because he said the electoral commission had made insufficient reforms. The United States also commended security forces for the restraint shown during the "oathing" of the opposition leader, urging Kenyans to resolve grievances through appropriate legal mechanisms. (more...)
Trump wrongly claims ratings for speech were highest ever
- February 04, 2018
The biggest audience for a SOTU address was Bill Clinton's first, in 1993, with 66.7 million viewers. In confronting these dangers, said Mr Trump , the USA knows unmatched power is the surest means of its defence. Trump and Obama failed to break the record of their predecessors, who attracted the largest audiences. Fox's pro-Trump hosts routinely deride the rest of the national news media as "fake" and worse. (more...)
- February 04, 2018
The biggest audience for a SOTU address was Bill Clinton's first, in 1993, with 66.7 million viewers. In confronting these dangers, said Mr Trump , the USA knows unmatched power is the surest means of its defence. Trump and Obama failed to break the record of their predecessors, who attracted the largest audiences. Fox's pro-Trump hosts routinely deride the rest of the national news media as "fake" and worse. (more...)
FIFA World Cup trophy makes historic stop in Lahore
- February 04, 2018
First introduced in 2014, the football to be used in 2018 FIFA World Cup is "thermo bonded". Karembeu accompanied the trophy to Pakistan along with former cricket captain Younis Khan, singers Quratulain Baloch, Momina Mustehsan, actor Maya Ali and other celebrities on a special chartered flight from Thailand. (more...)
- February 04, 2018
First introduced in 2014, the football to be used in 2018 FIFA World Cup is "thermo bonded". Karembeu accompanied the trophy to Pakistan along with former cricket captain Younis Khan, singers Quratulain Baloch, Momina Mustehsan, actor Maya Ali and other celebrities on a special chartered flight from Thailand. (more...)
Trump urges compromise as Republicans wrestle with immigration
- February 04, 2018
Trump tweeted Thursday morning . "You know the Democrats are AWOL". "We're saying, 'Where are they?' We have a proposal". The historical objective behind the diversity visa lottery has been to open a path (albeit a very, very limited one) for immigrants who are extraordinarily unlikely to have any other employment-based or family-based visas available to them because of the geographic and geopolitical situation of their countries of origin. (more...)
- February 04, 2018
Trump tweeted Thursday morning . "You know the Democrats are AWOL". "We're saying, 'Where are they?' We have a proposal". The historical objective behind the diversity visa lottery has been to open a path (albeit a very, very limited one) for immigrants who are extraordinarily unlikely to have any other employment-based or family-based visas available to them because of the geographic and geopolitical situation of their countries of origin. (more...)
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