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USA drone strike kills top Taliban commander, three Haqqani terrorists in Waziristan
- February 11, 2018
Afghan and USA officials have long alleged insurgents use sanctuaries in Pakistan for planning deadly attacks on the other side of the border, charges Islamabad denies. Details of the latest USA drone attack emerged as an Afghan delegation led by the neighboring country's deputy foreign minister, Hekmat Khalil Karzai, opened a new round of wide-ranging talks Friday with Pakistani counterparts in Islamabad . (more...)
- February 11, 2018
Afghan and USA officials have long alleged insurgents use sanctuaries in Pakistan for planning deadly attacks on the other side of the border, charges Islamabad denies. Details of the latest USA drone attack emerged as an Afghan delegation led by the neighboring country's deputy foreign minister, Hekmat Khalil Karzai, opened a new round of wide-ranging talks Friday with Pakistani counterparts in Islamabad . (more...)
New budget barrier: Pelosi opposes pact if no 'Dreamer' help
- February 11, 2018
Pelosi launched marathon speech for more than eight hours on Wednesday, calling out House Speaker Paul Ryan for not bringing a bill to the floor that would address the expiring Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program for unauthorized immigrants . (more...)
- February 11, 2018
Pelosi launched marathon speech for more than eight hours on Wednesday, calling out House Speaker Paul Ryan for not bringing a bill to the floor that would address the expiring Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program for unauthorized immigrants . (more...)
Trump, Kim Jong-un impersonators booted from Olympics
- February 11, 2018
It was also the first time North Korea had taken part in a Winter Games in eight years . "This is not political for me". Asian media outlets quickly circulated photos of sprawling messages that Kim Yo Jong and Kim Yong Nam left in the Blue House's guest book. (more...)
- February 11, 2018
It was also the first time North Korea had taken part in a Winter Games in eight years . "This is not political for me". Asian media outlets quickly circulated photos of sprawling messages that Kim Yo Jong and Kim Yong Nam left in the Blue House's guest book. (more...)
Authorities: Suspect amongst 5 useless in Kentucky capturing spree
- February 11, 2018
In an apartment nearby they found two more bodies and Joseph Nickell, the man accused of all the murders. "This is one of the most disturbing acts of violence I have ever seen", he added. A second 911 call led deputies and police to an apartment in Paintsville, where three people were found fatally shot, including the gunman, the statement said. (more...)
- February 11, 2018
In an apartment nearby they found two more bodies and Joseph Nickell, the man accused of all the murders. "This is one of the most disturbing acts of violence I have ever seen", he added. A second 911 call led deputies and police to an apartment in Paintsville, where three people were found fatally shot, including the gunman, the statement said. (more...)
Wall Street bounces back 1 percent after Thursday's slump
- February 11, 2018
The market's main gauge of volatility, the CBOE Volatility Index, fell to 29.82 on Thursday, more than twice what it was a week ago but down off a two and a half-year high above 50 points hit on Tuesday. With Wall Street's quarterly earnings season more than half-way through, about three-fourths of the S&P 500 companies that have reported so far have beaten profit expectations, above the 72 percent beat-rate in the past four quarters. (more...)
- February 11, 2018
The market's main gauge of volatility, the CBOE Volatility Index, fell to 29.82 on Thursday, more than twice what it was a week ago but down off a two and a half-year high above 50 points hit on Tuesday. With Wall Street's quarterly earnings season more than half-way through, about three-fourths of the S&P 500 companies that have reported so far have beaten profit expectations, above the 72 percent beat-rate in the past four quarters. (more...)
Melbourne stabbing: Bangladeshi woman charged; police claim attack was IS-inspired
- February 11, 2018
Shoma appeared in Melbourne Magistrates Court on Saturday and didn't apply for bail. The court heard she had suffered an injury to her hand and will see a nurse in custody. Police are executing search warrants at the home in Mill Park and at another home in Bundoora, where the woman had previously stayed. There is no suggestion that anyone in the Bundoora residence was involved in the incident, police said. (more...)
- February 11, 2018
Shoma appeared in Melbourne Magistrates Court on Saturday and didn't apply for bail. The court heard she had suffered an injury to her hand and will see a nurse in custody. Police are executing search warrants at the home in Mill Park and at another home in Bundoora, where the woman had previously stayed. There is no suggestion that anyone in the Bundoora residence was involved in the incident, police said. (more...)
'Grassley' Memo Seeks Criminal Action on Steele; Implicates State Department, Clinton Campaign
- February 11, 2018
Mr. Winer confirmed a redacted Senate report released on Tuesday that said information on candidate Trump flowed between Mr. Steele and Clinton operatives, with Mr. "Seeking transparency and cooperation should not be this challenging", Grassley said in a statement Monday. This State Department individual shopped the information to Christopher Steele, who then produced a dossier (dated October 19, 2016, and not so far released), and who spread it to media and the Federal Bureau of ... (more...)
- February 11, 2018
Mr. Winer confirmed a redacted Senate report released on Tuesday that said information on candidate Trump flowed between Mr. Steele and Clinton operatives, with Mr. "Seeking transparency and cooperation should not be this challenging", Grassley said in a statement Monday. This State Department individual shopped the information to Christopher Steele, who then produced a dossier (dated October 19, 2016, and not so far released), and who spread it to media and the Federal Bureau of ... (more...)
Trump met with Rosenstein to discuss Democratic intelligence memo
- February 11, 2018
When both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives reauthorized the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act last month, many lawmakers had their reservations. "Despite the beating they've taken from the White House, the judiciary and the intelligence communities are considered a lot more trustworthy than the Oval Office and the Fourth Estate", said Quinnipiac poll director Tim Malloy. (more...)
- February 11, 2018
When both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives reauthorized the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act last month, many lawmakers had their reservations. "Despite the beating they've taken from the White House, the judiciary and the intelligence communities are considered a lot more trustworthy than the Oval Office and the Fourth Estate", said Quinnipiac poll director Tim Malloy. (more...)
Cool Kalla gets it right to take gold
- February 11, 2018
The 15-kilometer race is a combination of skiing styles, with the first half featuring a classic cross country ski technique and the second a more freestyle skiing. And the victor of the PyeongChang Winter Olympics' first gold medal is. The 30-year-old Kalla also won a gold medal at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics and the 2014 Sochi Games. (more...)
- February 11, 2018
The 15-kilometer race is a combination of skiing styles, with the first half featuring a classic cross country ski technique and the second a more freestyle skiing. And the victor of the PyeongChang Winter Olympics' first gold medal is. The 30-year-old Kalla also won a gold medal at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics and the 2014 Sochi Games. (more...)
Packaging Corp Of America (PKG) PT Raised to $135.00
- February 11, 2018
Packaging Corp Of America had a net margin of 10.37% and a return on equity of 30.48%. The stock decreased 1.81% or $2.12 during the last trading session, reaching $115.01. Japan-based Nomura Holdings has invested 0% in Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG). Principal Finance Grp holds 0.08% or 732,241 shares in its portfolio. (more...)
- February 11, 2018
Packaging Corp Of America had a net margin of 10.37% and a return on equity of 30.48%. The stock decreased 1.81% or $2.12 during the last trading session, reaching $115.01. Japan-based Nomura Holdings has invested 0% in Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG). Principal Finance Grp holds 0.08% or 732,241 shares in its portfolio. (more...)
Kim's sister says hopes to see Moon in N. Korea
- February 11, 2018
The invitation is a victory for Moon who urged North Korea to participate in the Olympics in the hopes it could lead to broader talks and ease tensions on the Korean peninsula. Moon asked the delegation, before reporters were ushered from the room. It allowed North Korea to use a 9,700-ton ferry to transport more than 100 artists to perform at the Olympics and says it's considering whether to accept the North's request to supply fuel for the ship. (more...)
- February 11, 2018
The invitation is a victory for Moon who urged North Korea to participate in the Olympics in the hopes it could lead to broader talks and ease tensions on the Korean peninsula. Moon asked the delegation, before reporters were ushered from the room. It allowed North Korea to use a 9,700-ton ferry to transport more than 100 artists to perform at the Olympics and says it's considering whether to accept the North's request to supply fuel for the ship. (more...)
Bhubaneswar-New Delhi Rajdhani Express Flagged Off
- February 11, 2018
The way people reacted to the Ainthapali incident is a big warning for the state government. The inaugural run of Bhubaneswar-Delhi Rajdhani Express via Angul-Sambalpur City-Jharsuguda-Rourkela was flagged off Saturday. In the return direction, the express train (20818) will leave New Delhi at 5.05pm on every Sunday and arrive in Bhubaneswar at 8.35pm on Monday, said an East Coast Railway (ECoR) source. (more...)
- February 11, 2018
The way people reacted to the Ainthapali incident is a big warning for the state government. The inaugural run of Bhubaneswar-Delhi Rajdhani Express via Angul-Sambalpur City-Jharsuguda-Rourkela was flagged off Saturday. In the return direction, the express train (20818) will leave New Delhi at 5.05pm on every Sunday and arrive in Bhubaneswar at 8.35pm on Monday, said an East Coast Railway (ECoR) source. (more...)
After Texas A&M embarrassment, is No
- February 11, 2018
Instead of results vs. teams ranked 51-100, the second column will include home games against teams ranked 31-75, neutral-site games vs. teams ranked 51-100 and road games against teams ranked 76-135. I'll go with the Tigers at home, but I feel like this might be the Rebels' best chance at a road win the rest of the way. On one side of the argument, there is Alabama , Georgia, Auburn and LSU. (more...)
- February 11, 2018
Instead of results vs. teams ranked 51-100, the second column will include home games against teams ranked 31-75, neutral-site games vs. teams ranked 51-100 and road games against teams ranked 76-135. I'll go with the Tigers at home, but I feel like this might be the Rebels' best chance at a road win the rest of the way. On one side of the argument, there is Alabama , Georgia, Auburn and LSU. (more...)
Rahul Gandhi conducts roadshow in Koppal as part of Karnataka poll campaign
- February 11, 2018
Yeddyurappa, who is BJP's Karnataka unit president, also took to Twitter to welcome the Congress president by calling him an "election Hindu". "When we come to power next, we will work twice as hard", the Congress leader asserted. He further continued his tirade against the Centre over the Rafale deal and said, "Today, the Rafale mystery is another example of major corruption in BJP government". (more...)
- February 11, 2018
Yeddyurappa, who is BJP's Karnataka unit president, also took to Twitter to welcome the Congress president by calling him an "election Hindu". "When we come to power next, we will work twice as hard", the Congress leader asserted. He further continued his tirade against the Centre over the Rafale deal and said, "Today, the Rafale mystery is another example of major corruption in BJP government". (more...)
Controversial ex-Navy SEAL rains on Trump's military parade idea
- February 11, 2018
One option being considered is to hold the parade in November in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of the ending of World War I on November 11, 1918, the official said. "This is being worked at the highest levels of the military". Trump has instructed the Pentagon to draw up plans for a parade , but the content, location, and timing of such an event have not been announced. (more...)
- February 11, 2018
One option being considered is to hold the parade in November in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of the ending of World War I on November 11, 1918, the official said. "This is being worked at the highest levels of the military". Trump has instructed the Pentagon to draw up plans for a parade , but the content, location, and timing of such an event have not been announced. (more...)
Bihar: Suspended JD(U) MLA Sarfaraz Alam joins Rashtriya Janata Dal
- February 11, 2018
The bypolls for Araria LS constituency in eastern Bihar and the Assembly seats of Bhabua and Jehanabad in the south will be held on March 11, and counting of votes will be held on March 14. In January 2016, he was arrested for allegedly harassing a woman passenger on the Dibrugarh-Delhi Rajdhani Express. There are reports that Alam was aspiring for a ticket on the JDU ticket following the death of his father. (more...)
- February 11, 2018
The bypolls for Araria LS constituency in eastern Bihar and the Assembly seats of Bhabua and Jehanabad in the south will be held on March 11, and counting of votes will be held on March 14. In January 2016, he was arrested for allegedly harassing a woman passenger on the Dibrugarh-Delhi Rajdhani Express. There are reports that Alam was aspiring for a ticket on the JDU ticket following the death of his father. (more...)
Our forces are doing their duty: Rajnath Singh on Sunjuwan attack
- February 11, 2018
In 2006, a suicide attack carried out at the same camp saw the death of 12 soldiers before two fidayeen militants were killed. "As part of the ongoing operations in Sunjuwan, the army has killed two heavily armed terrorists". "Operations are in progress with extreme caution and restraint to safeguard the unarmed soldiers, women, and children in the houses", a Defence statement said. (more...)
- February 11, 2018
In 2006, a suicide attack carried out at the same camp saw the death of 12 soldiers before two fidayeen militants were killed. "As part of the ongoing operations in Sunjuwan, the army has killed two heavily armed terrorists". "Operations are in progress with extreme caution and restraint to safeguard the unarmed soldiers, women, and children in the houses", a Defence statement said. (more...)
Amid Olympic thaw, Pence says allies united in isolating North Korea
- February 11, 2018
Leaders of the rival Koreas have not met in more than a decade on any platforms. Moon shook hands with both Kim Yo Jong and Kim Yong Nam at the Olympics opening ceremony on Friday, and they cheered as athletes from North and South entered the arena together behind a unification flag showing an unbroken Korean peninsula. (more...)
- February 11, 2018
Leaders of the rival Koreas have not met in more than a decade on any platforms. Moon shook hands with both Kim Yo Jong and Kim Yong Nam at the Olympics opening ceremony on Friday, and they cheered as athletes from North and South entered the arena together behind a unification flag showing an unbroken Korean peninsula. (more...)
Trey Gowdy says memo has no effect on Russian Federation probe
- February 11, 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 11, 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...)
Trump accuses Democrats of playing politics with memo
- February 11, 2018
He said the Justice Department had identified portions of the memo that "would create especially significant concerns for the national security and law enforcement interests" of the country. On Friday, Mr Adam Schiff, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, accused the President of double standards in approving the release of the Republican memo, but blocking the Democratic one. (more...)
- February 11, 2018
He said the Justice Department had identified portions of the memo that "would create especially significant concerns for the national security and law enforcement interests" of the country. On Friday, Mr Adam Schiff, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, accused the President of double standards in approving the release of the Republican memo, but blocking the Democratic one. (more...)
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