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International Olympic Committee opens two days of meeting on eve of Olympics
- February 06, 2018
The 90-year-old climbed the ranks since the era of founder Kim Il Sung and is now ostensibly the second-most influential person in the North after Kim Il Sung's grandson, leader Kim Jong-un. The official added that he personally thought Kim Yong-nam suited the overall objective of the Olympics given its "very formal and diplomatic nature, rather than a place where South and North Korea would hold very intimate discussions". (more...)
- February 06, 2018
The 90-year-old climbed the ranks since the era of founder Kim Il Sung and is now ostensibly the second-most influential person in the North after Kim Il Sung's grandson, leader Kim Jong-un. The official added that he personally thought Kim Yong-nam suited the overall objective of the Olympics given its "very formal and diplomatic nature, rather than a place where South and North Korea would hold very intimate discussions". (more...)
Clinton Team Was 'Feeding' Allegations to Trump's Dossier Author - Released Memo
- February 06, 2018
On January 4, Senators Grassley and Graham referred Steele to the FBI for further investigation after reviewing Justice Department documents that conflicted with Steele's sworn court statements about the distribution of his research. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite). The report alleges that there was a circular flow of information between Clinton associates and Steele. Ryan, R-Wis., last week urged lawmakers to restrain from connecting the memo's findings with the probe by Special ... (more...)
- February 06, 2018
On January 4, Senators Grassley and Graham referred Steele to the FBI for further investigation after reviewing Justice Department documents that conflicted with Steele's sworn court statements about the distribution of his research. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite). The report alleges that there was a circular flow of information between Clinton associates and Steele. Ryan, R-Wis., last week urged lawmakers to restrain from connecting the memo's findings with the probe by Special ... (more...)
Kashmiri youth joined militancy in last 3 years: J&K govt
- February 06, 2018
Mufti replying to a written question by National Conference leader Ali Mohammed Sagar said, "66 youths have joined militancy in 2015, 88 in 2016, 126 in 2017". The chief minister, who also holds the portfolio of the home department, said 2,694 people, including 96 women, are lodged in different jails of the state. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
Mufti replying to a written question by National Conference leader Ali Mohammed Sagar said, "66 youths have joined militancy in 2015, 88 in 2016, 126 in 2017". The chief minister, who also holds the portfolio of the home department, said 2,694 people, including 96 women, are lodged in different jails of the state. (more...)
Lancaster woman surprised $1.50 weekly tax payback got Paul Ryan's attention
- February 06, 2018
Show Paul Ryan what you think of his tax bill. "Hundreds", she said. "And I get a dollar-fifty more, so it shows me [Ryan] might not have read the whole article". Randy Bryce, Paul Ryan's opponent in the Wisconsin House of Representatives race this year, made a decision to use this as a flawless opportunity and he encouraged his supporters to each send him a $1.50, which they did. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
Show Paul Ryan what you think of his tax bill. "Hundreds", she said. "And I get a dollar-fifty more, so it shows me [Ryan] might not have read the whole article". Randy Bryce, Paul Ryan's opponent in the Wisconsin House of Representatives race this year, made a decision to use this as a flawless opportunity and he encouraged his supporters to each send him a $1.50, which they did. (more...)
Gov. Mary Fallin to deliver final State of the State address
- February 06, 2018
Speaking to a joint-session of both representatives and senators, Fallin touted the Step Up Oklahoma plan , formed by some of the state's business leaders, as the ultimate way to fix the state's chronic budgetary issues. Oklahoma House Democrats are giving a cool reception to some of the proposals floated by Republican Gov. Mary Fallin in her final State of the State address . (more...)
- February 06, 2018
Speaking to a joint-session of both representatives and senators, Fallin touted the Step Up Oklahoma plan , formed by some of the state's business leaders, as the ultimate way to fix the state's chronic budgetary issues. Oklahoma House Democrats are giving a cool reception to some of the proposals floated by Republican Gov. Mary Fallin in her final State of the State address . (more...)
The Nunes memo: 5 takeaways
- February 06, 2018
The four-page memo , released Friday, accuses senior Justice Department officials of improperly using information from the "Steele dossier" - which originated as an opposition research document during the 2016 campaign - to obtain surveillance warrants on Carter Page, a member of the Trump transition team and former Trump campaign adviser. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
The four-page memo , released Friday, accuses senior Justice Department officials of improperly using information from the "Steele dossier" - which originated as an opposition research document during the 2016 campaign - to obtain surveillance warrants on Carter Page, a member of the Trump transition team and former Trump campaign adviser. (more...)
Smuggled Vehicles Destroyed In The Philippines On President's Orders
- February 06, 2018
Some of the cars were luxury models , valued as high as $115,000, reports Reuters . " Give it to the buyer of steel ", Duterte said , recalling his instruction to officials. Seven more vehicles were bulldozed in Davao City and three in Cebu.The cars were worth at least US$1.19 million in total. The Bureau of Customs seized 30 smuggled luxury cars, which included a McLaren worth around P13.3 million. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
Some of the cars were luxury models , valued as high as $115,000, reports Reuters . " Give it to the buyer of steel ", Duterte said , recalling his instruction to officials. Seven more vehicles were bulldozed in Davao City and three in Cebu.The cars were worth at least US$1.19 million in total. The Bureau of Customs seized 30 smuggled luxury cars, which included a McLaren worth around P13.3 million. (more...)
South Texas judge accepted bribes in cases he oversaw
- February 06, 2018
Rodolfo "Rudy" Delgado, 64, is now the presiding judge for the 93rd District Court for the State of Texas and has jurisdiction over criminal and civil cases located within Hidalgo County, according to an announcement Monday by the U.S. Working with the confidential source for over a year, the Federal Bureau of Investigation recorded phone calls and meetings between the attorney and Delgado. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
Rodolfo "Rudy" Delgado, 64, is now the presiding judge for the 93rd District Court for the State of Texas and has jurisdiction over criminal and civil cases located within Hidalgo County, according to an announcement Monday by the U.S. Working with the confidential source for over a year, the Federal Bureau of Investigation recorded phone calls and meetings between the attorney and Delgado. (more...)
Markets Proper Now: European markets tumble on the bell
- February 06, 2018
Gene Sperling, a top economic adviser to Democratic former presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama , said Trump erred in recent months by focusing so heavily on the stock market. "The market has had an incredible run", said Michael O'Rourke, chief market strategist At JonesTrading In Greenwich, Connecticut. "We have an environment where interest rates are rising. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
Gene Sperling, a top economic adviser to Democratic former presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama , said Trump erred in recent months by focusing so heavily on the stock market. "The market has had an incredible run", said Michael O'Rourke, chief market strategist At JonesTrading In Greenwich, Connecticut. "We have an environment where interest rates are rising. (more...)
GOP Coverup? Report Says Trump May Use Nunes Memo to Fire Rosenstein
- February 06, 2018
Sen. Orrin Hatch, one of the top-ranking Republicans in the Senate, told reporters on Friday that, essentially, he would look the other way if Trump fired Rosenstein because he became too "controversial", according to CNN reporter Shimon Prokupecz. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
Sen. Orrin Hatch, one of the top-ranking Republicans in the Senate, told reporters on Friday that, essentially, he would look the other way if Trump fired Rosenstein because he became too "controversial", according to CNN reporter Shimon Prokupecz. (more...)
Abdeslam says won't return to Brussels trial on Thursday:court
- February 06, 2018
He claimed he and others who share his Muslim faith are denied a presumption of innocence. He has point-blank refused to speak to investigators since his arrest in Brussels March 2016, three days after the gunbattle in the Forest district of the city for which he is on trial. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
He claimed he and others who share his Muslim faith are denied a presumption of innocence. He has point-blank refused to speak to investigators since his arrest in Brussels March 2016, three days after the gunbattle in the Forest district of the city for which he is on trial. (more...)
BPD investigating shots-fired incident
- February 06, 2018
A 25 year-old female reported she was parked inside of her vehicle, along with an adult male and a child. No one was hurt. A witness reported hearing several gun shots and a black sedan speeding through the parking lot. Anyone with information is asked to contact Bloomington Police Department Detective Todd McClusky at 309-434-2380 or McLean County Crimestoppers at 309-828-1111. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
A 25 year-old female reported she was parked inside of her vehicle, along with an adult male and a child. No one was hurt. A witness reported hearing several gun shots and a black sedan speeding through the parking lot. Anyone with information is asked to contact Bloomington Police Department Detective Todd McClusky at 309-434-2380 or McLean County Crimestoppers at 309-828-1111. (more...)
Donald Trump Tweeted About Britain's NHS. The Brits Weren't Happy
- February 06, 2018
Trump drew swift condemnation from Britain's Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt, who has been under fire for the government's handling of a winter health crisis that prompted a protest march in London at the weekend. Trump - appeared on a Fox News program and asserted that the pressures faced by the N.H.S. were caused by immigration . Prime Minister Theresa May's spokesman also said she was "proud of having an NHS that is free at the point of delivery". (more...)
- February 06, 2018
Trump drew swift condemnation from Britain's Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt, who has been under fire for the government's handling of a winter health crisis that prompted a protest march in London at the weekend. Trump - appeared on a Fox News program and asserted that the pressures faced by the N.H.S. were caused by immigration . Prime Minister Theresa May's spokesman also said she was "proud of having an NHS that is free at the point of delivery". (more...)
Dead rat remains found in frozen veg in Cornish supermarket
- February 06, 2018
The budget supermarket chain has withdrawn 38,000 bags of a product from its United Kingdom stores as it investigates the discovery of a rat in the product. According to the paper, an internal memo at the supermarket said that there had been three complaints about "pieces of small rodent" in the same product. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
The budget supermarket chain has withdrawn 38,000 bags of a product from its United Kingdom stores as it investigates the discovery of a rat in the product. According to the paper, an internal memo at the supermarket said that there had been three complaints about "pieces of small rodent" in the same product. (more...)
Nago election result gives Abe push in building U.S. air base
- February 06, 2018
Toguchi has not openly discussed his position on the relocation plan, running instead on a pledge to boost the city's tourism. "I would like to proceed (with the relocation) based on a ruling by the Supreme Court of Japan, while seeking understanding of the public", Abe told reporters. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
Toguchi has not openly discussed his position on the relocation plan, running instead on a pledge to boost the city's tourism. "I would like to proceed (with the relocation) based on a ruling by the Supreme Court of Japan, while seeking understanding of the public", Abe told reporters. (more...)
Italy's Berlusconi: 600 000 migrants 'ready' to commit crime
- February 06, 2018
In 2017, arrivals fell by more than a third year-on-year, thanks to migration-stemming deals with Libya, which, however, failed to quell public concern about immigration. The three-times prime minister called for unauthorised migrants to be repatriated and for the creation of a Marshall Plan for Africa to create jobs that would dissuade migrants from leaving their home countries in the first place. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
In 2017, arrivals fell by more than a third year-on-year, thanks to migration-stemming deals with Libya, which, however, failed to quell public concern about immigration. The three-times prime minister called for unauthorised migrants to be repatriated and for the creation of a Marshall Plan for Africa to create jobs that would dissuade migrants from leaving their home countries in the first place. (more...)
Advance Auto Parts (AAP) PT Set at $108.00 by Stephens
- February 06, 2018
The stock decreased 2.70% or $3.17 during the last trading session, reaching $114.12. About 838,235 shares traded. Advance Auto Parts Inc ( AAP ) now has a 14 day Williams %R of -90.31. BTIG Research maintained it with "Buy" rating and $46.0 target in Tuesday, January 23 report. SunTrust maintained the shares of BLUE in report on Friday, November 3 with "Buy" rating. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
The stock decreased 2.70% or $3.17 during the last trading session, reaching $114.12. About 838,235 shares traded. Advance Auto Parts Inc ( AAP ) now has a 14 day Williams %R of -90.31. BTIG Research maintained it with "Buy" rating and $46.0 target in Tuesday, January 23 report. SunTrust maintained the shares of BLUE in report on Friday, November 3 with "Buy" rating. (more...)
'Super 30' FIRST LOOK | Hrithik Roshan looks impressive as mathematician Anand Kumar
- February 06, 2018
Here major portions of the film will be shot after the unit wraps up the Patna schedule in May. The first poster has shown Hrithik as Anand Kumar with a bearded look and tousled hair. He is the founder and owner of a unique coaching institute named Super 30 . " #Super30 " Expressing his gratitude, the ace mathematician earlier told in an interview that he's happy with Hrithik playing him in the film. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
Here major portions of the film will be shot after the unit wraps up the Patna schedule in May. The first poster has shown Hrithik as Anand Kumar with a bearded look and tousled hair. He is the founder and owner of a unique coaching institute named Super 30 . " #Super30 " Expressing his gratitude, the ace mathematician earlier told in an interview that he's happy with Hrithik playing him in the film. (more...)
FBI messages show the Bureau's real reaction to Trump firing James Comey
- February 06, 2018
Ferrick's memo to her staff was one of many released by the bureau and it suggests, as does a similar memo by the head of the other FBI New England division in Boston, that bureau rank and file were caught unaware. As CNN reported at the time of Comey's firing, reaction to it was not universal, with some in the agency resenting the political spotlight he had brought on the bureau and others voicing appreciation for his independence from both sides of the political aisle, especially with ... (more...)
- February 06, 2018
Ferrick's memo to her staff was one of many released by the bureau and it suggests, as does a similar memo by the head of the other FBI New England division in Boston, that bureau rank and file were caught unaware. As CNN reported at the time of Comey's firing, reaction to it was not universal, with some in the agency resenting the political spotlight he had brought on the bureau and others voicing appreciation for his independence from both sides of the political aisle, especially with ... (more...)
P Rabita Committee suspends Kamran Tessori
- February 06, 2018
In a late night press conference with the journalists, MQM-P leader Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui announced that Kamran Tessori has been dismissed from the party's Rabita Committee and his membership too has been suspended for six months. Separately, Sattar said that party leaders who were part of the "illegal" meeting wherein they chose to suspend party leader Kamran Tessori from the party's central decision-making body and revoke his party membership for six months, have been suspended and any ... (more...)
- February 06, 2018
In a late night press conference with the journalists, MQM-P leader Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui announced that Kamran Tessori has been dismissed from the party's Rabita Committee and his membership too has been suspended for six months. Separately, Sattar said that party leaders who were part of the "illegal" meeting wherein they chose to suspend party leader Kamran Tessori from the party's central decision-making body and revoke his party membership for six months, have been suspended and any ... (more...)
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