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Korean intruder ejected from Olympic opening ceremony
- February 10, 2018
U.S. President Donald Trump and Supreme Leader of North Korea Kim Jong Un were not among those present. Seamus O'Connor carries the flag of Ireland during the opening ceremony. The North and South held summits in Pyongyang in 2000 and 2007, both hosted by late Kim Jong Il, the father of Kim Jong Un. But the North was still welcomed with open arms to what South Korean President Moon Jae-in called "Olympic games of peace" and the US appeared to be the one left out in the cold. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
U.S. President Donald Trump and Supreme Leader of North Korea Kim Jong Un were not among those present. Seamus O'Connor carries the flag of Ireland during the opening ceremony. The North and South held summits in Pyongyang in 2000 and 2007, both hosted by late Kim Jong Il, the father of Kim Jong Un. But the North was still welcomed with open arms to what South Korean President Moon Jae-in called "Olympic games of peace" and the US appeared to be the one left out in the cold. (more...)
Team Redstone celebrates Black History Month
- February 10, 2018
Unfortunately the fight to maintain humanity and disprove inferiority is a recurring theme in black history, as African-Americans have been regularly cast as "the other" in an American society that centers the interests and values of white men. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
Unfortunately the fight to maintain humanity and disprove inferiority is a recurring theme in black history, as African-Americans have been regularly cast as "the other" in an American society that centers the interests and values of white men. (more...)
Viviani sprints to Dubai Tour victory
- February 10, 2018
Italian Elia Viviani won the Dubai Tour on Saturday after the Quick Step rider sprinted to victory in the fifth and final stage. "In today's final sprint, the experience of track racing helped me tremendously". "We have a strong team, we saw today (Friday) with what Niki (Terpstra) and Lampy (Yves Lampaert) did in the last bit to close the breakaway". So, it was the best way to finish this week. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
Italian Elia Viviani won the Dubai Tour on Saturday after the Quick Step rider sprinted to victory in the fifth and final stage. "In today's final sprint, the experience of track racing helped me tremendously". "We have a strong team, we saw today (Friday) with what Niki (Terpstra) and Lampy (Yves Lampaert) did in the last bit to close the breakaway". So, it was the best way to finish this week. (more...)
McDonald to be ratified as new leader of Sinn Féin
- February 10, 2018
The election of a woman from a younger generation, who had no direct involvement in the 30-year Northern Irish conflict, represents a considerable break with the past for the former political wing of the Irish Republican Army (IRA). Northern Ireland has been without an executive and assembly for over a year following Sinn Fein's withdrawal from the power-sharing government, saying it was not being treated as an equal partner by its rival, the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP). (more...)
- February 10, 2018
The election of a woman from a younger generation, who had no direct involvement in the 30-year Northern Irish conflict, represents a considerable break with the past for the former political wing of the Irish Republican Army (IRA). Northern Ireland has been without an executive and assembly for over a year following Sinn Fein's withdrawal from the power-sharing government, saying it was not being treated as an equal partner by its rival, the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP). (more...)
Renewed global stocks sell-off spreads to FTSE 100 after Dow Jones plunge
- February 10, 2018
What is a stock market correction? The yield on benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasuries, which tends to be the driver of global borrowing costs, was hovering at 2.84 per cent, set to end the week little changed since hitting a near a four-year high of 2.885 per cent Monday. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
What is a stock market correction? The yield on benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasuries, which tends to be the driver of global borrowing costs, was hovering at 2.84 per cent, set to end the week little changed since hitting a near a four-year high of 2.885 per cent Monday. (more...)
United States stocks fall 4 per cent as sell-off deepens
- February 10, 2018
Nasdaq 100 e-minis were up 51.75 points, or 0.79 percent, on volume of 79,385 contracts. "As T-bond yields increase in value, the lure becomes greater for investors to move out of volatile stocks and into bonds for a safer, near-guaranteed return". (more...)
- February 10, 2018
Nasdaq 100 e-minis were up 51.75 points, or 0.79 percent, on volume of 79,385 contracts. "As T-bond yields increase in value, the lure becomes greater for investors to move out of volatile stocks and into bonds for a safer, near-guaranteed return". (more...)
Dow down 1000 points as U.S. stock market plunges again
- February 10, 2018
This follows a rough day of trading in the States yesterday with the Dow Jones falling over 1,000 points and is now on track to suffer the biggest weekly decline it has seen since October 2008 - the height of the global financial crisis. "When the market declines sharply, everyone naturally wonders, 'What's wrong?' Nothing is wrong economically", said Greg McBride, chief financial analyst for Bankrate.com, according to NBC News . (more...)
- February 10, 2018
This follows a rough day of trading in the States yesterday with the Dow Jones falling over 1,000 points and is now on track to suffer the biggest weekly decline it has seen since October 2008 - the height of the global financial crisis. "When the market declines sharply, everyone naturally wonders, 'What's wrong?' Nothing is wrong economically", said Greg McBride, chief financial analyst for Bankrate.com, according to NBC News . (more...)
Rep. Joe Crowley: House Dems not whipping votes on pending budget bill
- February 10, 2018
But the budget deal will need significant Democratic support in order to pass in the House. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) in January promised Democrats a vote on a bill covering recipients of DACA, and Pelosi is seeking the same from House Majority Majority Paul Ryan (R-Wis.). (more...)
- February 10, 2018
But the budget deal will need significant Democratic support in order to pass in the House. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) in January promised Democrats a vote on a bill covering recipients of DACA, and Pelosi is seeking the same from House Majority Majority Paul Ryan (R-Wis.). (more...)
5-star CB Tyson Campbell commits for 2018
- February 10, 2018
His recruitment seemed to pick up in recent weeks, as he made official visits to Alabama, Tennessee, and Miami in recent weeks. Surtain Jr.is heading to Alabama. Campbell, the FloFootball Petey Jones Award victor, did as we expected and inked with Georgia, becoming the latest mega-prospect to sign with Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs as part of what has become an unbelievable class. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
His recruitment seemed to pick up in recent weeks, as he made official visits to Alabama, Tennessee, and Miami in recent weeks. Surtain Jr.is heading to Alabama. Campbell, the FloFootball Petey Jones Award victor, did as we expected and inked with Georgia, becoming the latest mega-prospect to sign with Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs as part of what has become an unbelievable class. (more...)
House Passes Spending Bill Ending Overnight Government Shutdown
- February 10, 2018
If a proposal can garner 60 votes, it will pass the Senate but face an uncertain fate in the future. But Paul withheld his consent, angling for a vote on his amendment that would instead preserve the so-called sequestration budget caps . If the Senate approves it, the bill will move to the House of Representatives , where a vote was planned for late in the evening and its passage was widely expected but not assured amid resistance from lawmakers of both parties. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
If a proposal can garner 60 votes, it will pass the Senate but face an uncertain fate in the future. But Paul withheld his consent, angling for a vote on his amendment that would instead preserve the so-called sequestration budget caps . If the Senate approves it, the bill will move to the House of Representatives , where a vote was planned for late in the evening and its passage was widely expected but not assured amid resistance from lawmakers of both parties. (more...)
US House passes stopgap spending Bill to avert shutdown
- February 10, 2018
The federal Office of Personnel Management said government operations would "vary by agency" and employees should "refer to their home agency for guidance on reporting for duty" . The aide requested anonymity because leadership deliberations are secret. "The only people that have caused a shutdown are the Democrats ", she said. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
The federal Office of Personnel Management said government operations would "vary by agency" and employees should "refer to their home agency for guidance on reporting for duty" . The aide requested anonymity because leadership deliberations are secret. "The only people that have caused a shutdown are the Democrats ", she said. (more...)
Murder suspect claims victim hired him through Craigslist to kill her
- February 10, 2018
Adams County sheriff Michael McIntosh speaks about the arrest of Joseph Michael Lopez for the murder of Natalie Bollinger as he is flanked by personnel involved in the investigation Ð from left, Sgt. Lopez said he tried to talk her out of the arrangement as they drove around looking for a location for the shooting, but she was firm in her decision to end her life because of issues she had with boyfriend, Lopez claims in the affidavit. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
Adams County sheriff Michael McIntosh speaks about the arrest of Joseph Michael Lopez for the murder of Natalie Bollinger as he is flanked by personnel involved in the investigation Ð from left, Sgt. Lopez said he tried to talk her out of the arrangement as they drove around looking for a location for the shooting, but she was firm in her decision to end her life because of issues she had with boyfriend, Lopez claims in the affidavit. (more...)
Turkish warplanes strike Kurdish militia targets in Syria: Army
- February 10, 2018
Turkey resumed its air strikes against Afrin overnight. Diplomacy is making no progress towards ending a war now approaching its eighth year, having killed hundreds of thousands of people and forced half the pre-war Syrian population of 23 million from their homes, with millions forced out as refugees. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
Turkey resumed its air strikes against Afrin overnight. Diplomacy is making no progress towards ending a war now approaching its eighth year, having killed hundreds of thousands of people and forced half the pre-war Syrian population of 23 million from their homes, with millions forced out as refugees. (more...)
Talks about talks about Zuma exit continue with ANC top 6 meeting
- February 10, 2018
However, political opponents speculated that immunity is a key element in private negotiations over Zuma's fate. While many South Africans want Ramaphosa to succeed a president whose credibility has been shattered by corruption allegations, they are increasingly impatient with the political limbo in one of Africa's largest economies. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
However, political opponents speculated that immunity is a key element in private negotiations over Zuma's fate. While many South Africans want Ramaphosa to succeed a president whose credibility has been shattered by corruption allegations, they are increasingly impatient with the political limbo in one of Africa's largest economies. (more...)
Advisors Capital Management LLC Trims Stake in Macquarie Infrastructure Corp
- February 10, 2018
Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation (NYSE:MIC) has risen 11.18% since February 7, 2017 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 16.70% the S&P500. Credit Agricole S A accumulated 597,834 shares. Nottingham holds 32,481 shares or 0.11% of its portfolio. (NYSE:PFE) by 584,198 shares to 5.34 million shares, valued at $190.57M in 2017Q3, according to the filing. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation (NYSE:MIC) has risen 11.18% since February 7, 2017 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 16.70% the S&P500. Credit Agricole S A accumulated 597,834 shares. Nottingham holds 32,481 shares or 0.11% of its portfolio. (NYSE:PFE) by 584,198 shares to 5.34 million shares, valued at $190.57M in 2017Q3, according to the filing. (more...)
18 dead after Hong Kong bus topples over
- February 10, 2018
Firefighters sort through crash debris after a bus crash in Hong Kong on February 10, 2018. Rescuers were attempting to reach passengers trapped in the wreckage, although police were unable to say how many were still inside the bus. The site of the accident has been cordoned off, while an investigation is underway. Deadly accidents are rare on Hong Kong's public transport system, which it promotes as among the best in the world. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
Firefighters sort through crash debris after a bus crash in Hong Kong on February 10, 2018. Rescuers were attempting to reach passengers trapped in the wreckage, although police were unable to say how many were still inside the bus. The site of the accident has been cordoned off, while an investigation is underway. Deadly accidents are rare on Hong Kong's public transport system, which it promotes as among the best in the world. (more...)
N. Korean leader invites S. Korea's Moon to the North--president's office
- February 10, 2018
The North Korean delegation's visit to the South Korean presidential office was the first of its kind since August 2009, when a high-level North Korean delegation made a rare trip here for the funeral of former South Korean President Kim Dae-jung, who held the first-ever inter-Korean summit with then North Korean leader Kim Jong-il in 2000. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
The North Korean delegation's visit to the South Korean presidential office was the first of its kind since August 2009, when a high-level North Korean delegation made a rare trip here for the funeral of former South Korean President Kim Dae-jung, who held the first-ever inter-Korean summit with then North Korean leader Kim Jong-il in 2000. (more...)
Kim Yo-jong meets South Korean president in Seoul as thaw continues
- February 10, 2018
As for sharing Moon's box with the North Koreans, the officials said they knew in advance who was going to be in Moon's box to watch the opening ceremony. It was not immediately known what they said, but all of them were smiling. Choe and Kim Yo Jong also are under direct American sanctions for human rights abuses related to their roles in censoring information in North Korea. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
As for sharing Moon's box with the North Koreans, the officials said they knew in advance who was going to be in Moon's box to watch the opening ceremony. It was not immediately known what they said, but all of them were smiling. Choe and Kim Yo Jong also are under direct American sanctions for human rights abuses related to their roles in censoring information in North Korea. (more...)
Ayodhya dispute: Only court verdict acceptable, says AIMPLB
- February 10, 2018
Without referring to Nadvi's statement, AIMIM president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi said Muslims believe that "once a mosque it's always a mosque". "We hope the judgment will be in our favour", Any outcome of the court would not be considered either as win or defeat of any party but it would be the victory of justice, he said. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
Without referring to Nadvi's statement, AIMIM president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi said Muslims believe that "once a mosque it's always a mosque". "We hope the judgment will be in our favour", Any outcome of the court would not be considered either as win or defeat of any party but it would be the victory of justice, he said. (more...)
Government Shutdown Averted Following House Of Representatives Vote
- February 10, 2018
Even without Pelosi, House passage of the budget bill was widely expected, because it includes more money for disaster relief, infrastructure and healthcare, which Democrats favor. And liberal stalwarts including top House Democrat Nancy Pelosi were also in revolt because the deal does nothing to protect young undocumented immigrants from deportation. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
Even without Pelosi, House passage of the budget bill was widely expected, because it includes more money for disaster relief, infrastructure and healthcare, which Democrats favor. And liberal stalwarts including top House Democrat Nancy Pelosi were also in revolt because the deal does nothing to protect young undocumented immigrants from deportation. (more...)
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