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Canada's most daring ice dancers cutting 'risque' move from Winter Olympics routine
- February 11, 2018
Canada now sits first in the team event after Meagan Duhamel and Eric Radford put in a strong performance in the pairs short program on Friday in Pyeongchang. It sure would be extra nice for Patrick Chan, one of the most accomplished figure skaters in history, the three-time world champion who is missing only Olympic gold from his extensive hardware collection, after winning silver in Sochi. (more...)
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- February 11, 2018
Canada now sits first in the team event after Meagan Duhamel and Eric Radford put in a strong performance in the pairs short program on Friday in Pyeongchang. It sure would be extra nice for Patrick Chan, one of the most accomplished figure skaters in history, the three-time world champion who is missing only Olympic gold from his extensive hardware collection, after winning silver in Sochi. (more...)
Pence `Encouraged' by Talks With South Korea's Moon at Olympics
- February 11, 2018
At Friday's opening ceremony, for example, Moon shook hands with Jong, as Pence, sitting merely feet away, looked stone faced, never acknowledging the North Korean delegation. American officials attempted to paint a rosier picture of Friday's ceremony as showing solidarity among allies. Pence and Moon took two very different diplomatic approaches to the North Korean delegation's attendance at the games in Pyeongchang. (more...)
- February 11, 2018
At Friday's opening ceremony, for example, Moon shook hands with Jong, as Pence, sitting merely feet away, looked stone faced, never acknowledging the North Korean delegation. American officials attempted to paint a rosier picture of Friday's ceremony as showing solidarity among allies. Pence and Moon took two very different diplomatic approaches to the North Korean delegation's attendance at the games in Pyeongchang. (more...)
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co (CTB) Shares Bought by Foundry Partners LLC
- February 11, 2018
The firm has "Buy" rating by Robert W. Baird given on Friday, September 15. The firm earned "Outperform" rating on Thursday, March 23 by FBR Capital. Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of Goodyear Tire & Rubber from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating and set a $40.00 price objective on the stock in a research report on Monday, January 29th. (more...)
- February 11, 2018
The firm has "Buy" rating by Robert W. Baird given on Friday, September 15. The firm earned "Outperform" rating on Thursday, March 23 by FBR Capital. Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of Goodyear Tire & Rubber from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating and set a $40.00 price objective on the stock in a research report on Monday, January 29th. (more...)
Saudi cleric: "women shouldn't wear abaya"
- February 11, 2018
The government, however, has not yet said whether it is planning to change the law. The move comes amid reform attempts - including greater freedoms for women - being led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman . Open abayas over long skirts or jeans is also a trend that is becoming common in some parts of the Kingdom. Sheikh Al-Mutlaq was sharing his opinion and not issuing any kind of fatwa but his thoughts were seen as a sign of a major change in attitude toward conservative dressing of ... (more...)
- February 11, 2018
The government, however, has not yet said whether it is planning to change the law. The move comes amid reform attempts - including greater freedoms for women - being led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman . Open abayas over long skirts or jeans is also a trend that is becoming common in some parts of the Kingdom. Sheikh Al-Mutlaq was sharing his opinion and not issuing any kind of fatwa but his thoughts were seen as a sign of a major change in attitude toward conservative dressing of ... (more...)
Trump explains refusal to declassify Dems' memo
- February 11, 2018
Swalwell, who has represented a Northern California congressional district since 2013, called the decision by Nunes and the Republicans on the committee to release the memo "poisonous" to the investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election, adding that Democrats deserve to release their rebuttal memo in response to the GOP's. (more...)
- February 11, 2018
Swalwell, who has represented a Northern California congressional district since 2013, called the decision by Nunes and the Republicans on the committee to release the memo "poisonous" to the investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election, adding that Democrats deserve to release their rebuttal memo in response to the GOP's. (more...)
Joint Korean Women's Hockey Team Competes for First Time in Olympic History
- February 11, 2018
If that happens, then the U.S. might lose its seat in any future talks to end North Korea's nuclear program - and it might harm relations with a staunch ally in the process. They were seated not far from a section of North Korean cheerleaders who are attending the Olympics in a sign of warming ties between the two Koreas that Pence and other US officials have warned against. (more...)
- February 11, 2018
If that happens, then the U.S. might lose its seat in any future talks to end North Korea's nuclear program - and it might harm relations with a staunch ally in the process. They were seated not far from a section of North Korean cheerleaders who are attending the Olympics in a sign of warming ties between the two Koreas that Pence and other US officials have warned against. (more...)
Hess Midstream Partners (HESM) Upgraded by Zacks Investment Research to Buy
- February 11, 2018
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company decreased Amazon Com Inc (AMZN) stake by 0.83% reported in 2017Q3 SEC filing. Veritable L.P. now owns 5,680 shares of the pipeline company's stock worth $424,000 after purchasing an additional 269 shares during the last quarter. (more...)
- February 11, 2018
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company decreased Amazon Com Inc (AMZN) stake by 0.83% reported in 2017Q3 SEC filing. Veritable L.P. now owns 5,680 shares of the pipeline company's stock worth $424,000 after purchasing an additional 269 shares during the last quarter. (more...)
230 civilians killed in Syrian, Russian airstrikes in past week
- February 11, 2018
Three died of wounds suffered on Wednesday. The Save the Children charity said children in the area were being "starved, bombed and trapped". Moayad al-Hafi, a rescue worker, said his team was hit in a double-tap strike as they were pulling bodies out in Jisreen, which is near Erbin. (more...)
- February 11, 2018
Three died of wounds suffered on Wednesday. The Save the Children charity said children in the area were being "starved, bombed and trapped". Moayad al-Hafi, a rescue worker, said his team was hit in a double-tap strike as they were pulling bodies out in Jisreen, which is near Erbin. (more...)
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) EPS Estimated At $0.75
- February 11, 2018
The stock increased 2.24% or $3.64 during the last trading session, reaching $165.87. The shares were sold at an average price of $40.43, for a total transaction of $40,430.00. After $0.98 actual EPS reported by Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. for the previous quarter, Wall Street now forecasts -23.47% negative EPS growth. Press coverage about Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:AAOI) has been trending somewhat positive on Sunday, according to Accern. (more...)
- February 11, 2018
The stock increased 2.24% or $3.64 during the last trading session, reaching $165.87. The shares were sold at an average price of $40.43, for a total transaction of $40,430.00. After $0.98 actual EPS reported by Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. for the previous quarter, Wall Street now forecasts -23.47% negative EPS growth. Press coverage about Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:AAOI) has been trending somewhat positive on Sunday, according to Accern. (more...)
Pakistani human rights activist Asma Jahangir dies
- February 11, 2018
Jehangir was born on Jan 27 in 1952. Known for her bold stance Asma was the country's symbol of resistance and human rights activist who spoke against military dictators and abusers of law for the past five decades. Her various awards include Hilal-i-Imtiaz in 2010 and a Sitara-i-Imtiaz. She is survived by two daughters and a son. She was also awarded a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) prize for the Promotion of a Culture of Human Rights and an ... (more...)
- February 11, 2018
Jehangir was born on Jan 27 in 1952. Known for her bold stance Asma was the country's symbol of resistance and human rights activist who spoke against military dictators and abusers of law for the past five decades. Her various awards include Hilal-i-Imtiaz in 2010 and a Sitara-i-Imtiaz. She is survived by two daughters and a son. She was also awarded a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) prize for the Promotion of a Culture of Human Rights and an ... (more...)
Turkish General Staff Reports Seven Soldiers Killed During Afrin Operation
- February 11, 2018
Eastern Ghouta is meant to be part of the "de-escalation zones" declared last year as part of an worldwide effort to reduce bloodshed in the almost seven-year-old civil war. "The main components of the Turkish-backed groups are Jabhat al-Nusra al-Qaeda's Syrian branch which rebranded itself as Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham, Ahrar al-Sham, senior Afghan [Taliban] members, and Turkistan Islamic Party from China's Turkic Uyghurs", Hasaka said. (more...)
- February 11, 2018
Eastern Ghouta is meant to be part of the "de-escalation zones" declared last year as part of an worldwide effort to reduce bloodshed in the almost seven-year-old civil war. "The main components of the Turkish-backed groups are Jabhat al-Nusra al-Qaeda's Syrian branch which rebranded itself as Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham, Ahrar al-Sham, senior Afghan [Taliban] members, and Turkistan Islamic Party from China's Turkic Uyghurs", Hasaka said. (more...)
Turkish soldiers killed, 11 injured in Afrin
- February 11, 2018
However, in a posting on Twitter, Mustefa Bali, spokesman for the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces dominated by the YPG, said a helicopter had been hit in the Rajo area of northwest Afrin. "We will have losses, but we will cause the other side to have losses as well", he said in a televised speech, vowing to make the perpetrators pay "a much heavier price". (more...)
- February 11, 2018
However, in a posting on Twitter, Mustefa Bali, spokesman for the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces dominated by the YPG, said a helicopter had been hit in the Rajo area of northwest Afrin. "We will have losses, but we will cause the other side to have losses as well", he said in a televised speech, vowing to make the perpetrators pay "a much heavier price". (more...)
Turkish Military Helicopter Shot Down In Syria
- February 11, 2018
However, neither Turkey's North Atlantic Treaty Organisation allies nor the Syrian government's main ally, Russia, has taken direct action against Turkey for the attacks on Syrian soil. Bombing raids continued on Friday morning, leaving at least another six civilians dead, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights . France and 1the United Nations have repeatedly called in past months for the opening of aid corridors to alleviate Syria's humanitarian crisis. (more...)
- February 11, 2018
However, neither Turkey's North Atlantic Treaty Organisation allies nor the Syrian government's main ally, Russia, has taken direct action against Turkey for the attacks on Syrian soil. Bombing raids continued on Friday morning, leaving at least another six civilians dead, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights . France and 1the United Nations have repeatedly called in past months for the opening of aid corridors to alleviate Syria's humanitarian crisis. (more...)
Search resumes for missing brothers
- February 11, 2018
The body of a missing hillwalker has been found as rescue teams continue to search for his brother. A spokesperson for the force said: "We are continuing our search for Neil Gibson". "Our thoughts are with his family at this very sad time". Torridon, Kintail, and RAF Mountain Rescue Teams have been searching the area, with the coastguard helicopter from Inverness also involved on Saturday. (more...)
- February 11, 2018
The body of a missing hillwalker has been found as rescue teams continue to search for his brother. A spokesperson for the force said: "We are continuing our search for Neil Gibson". "Our thoughts are with his family at this very sad time". Torridon, Kintail, and RAF Mountain Rescue Teams have been searching the area, with the coastguard helicopter from Inverness also involved on Saturday. (more...)
S Korean chief welcomes N Korean delegation to presidential palace
- February 11, 2018
The official added that Pence is confident that the United States, South Korea and Japan alliance will continue to be strong regardless of inter-Korean talks around the Olympics and whether or not they continue after the games. Pyongyang conducted its largest nuclear test previous year and said it had developed a missile capable of carrying a warhead to the United States. Any meeting would represent a diplomatic coup for Moon, who swept to power a year ago on a policy of engaging more ... (more...)
- February 11, 2018
The official added that Pence is confident that the United States, South Korea and Japan alliance will continue to be strong regardless of inter-Korean talks around the Olympics and whether or not they continue after the games. Pyongyang conducted its largest nuclear test previous year and said it had developed a missile capable of carrying a warhead to the United States. Any meeting would represent a diplomatic coup for Moon, who swept to power a year ago on a policy of engaging more ... (more...)
PM Modi receives ceremonial reception at Abu Dhabi Presidential Airport
- February 11, 2018
Modi made the first trip to Israel by an Indian prime minister previous year followed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to India last month. Modi said his country "hopes for peace and stability in this region". Modi said he hoped peace could be reached "quickly, through dialogue and understanding". (more...)
- February 11, 2018
Modi made the first trip to Israel by an Indian prime minister previous year followed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to India last month. Modi said his country "hopes for peace and stability in this region". Modi said he hoped peace could be reached "quickly, through dialogue and understanding". (more...)
'National security concerns': Trump returns 'sensitive' memo to House Democrats for revision
- February 11, 2018
While the Nunes memo is 4 pages long, people who have read it told NPR's Philip Ewing that the Schiff memo is 10 pages and contains many footnotes meant to rebut arguments made by the GOP document . Trump also seized on revelations in the Nunes memo that Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein approved a warrant application for surveillance on Page, raising the specter that the president could fire him which would trigger a potential crisis in who would oversee Mueller's investigation, since ... (more...)
- February 11, 2018
While the Nunes memo is 4 pages long, people who have read it told NPR's Philip Ewing that the Schiff memo is 10 pages and contains many footnotes meant to rebut arguments made by the GOP document . Trump also seized on revelations in the Nunes memo that Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein approved a warrant application for surveillance on Page, raising the specter that the president could fire him which would trigger a potential crisis in who would oversee Mueller's investigation, since ... (more...)
Second Donald Trump staffer quits over 'abuse'
- February 11, 2018
Some complained that Donald F. McGahn II, the White House counsel, who learned last January that Porter was concerned about potentially damaging accusations from two ex-wives, had not been forthcoming enough about what he knew. Which means what he says about allegations of sexual assault and domestic abuse matter much, much more . That has added to Trump's frustrations about the chief of staff's attempts to control him and Kelly's recent inflammatory comments about immigrants, according to ... (more...)
- February 11, 2018
Some complained that Donald F. McGahn II, the White House counsel, who learned last January that Porter was concerned about potentially damaging accusations from two ex-wives, had not been forthcoming enough about what he knew. Which means what he says about allegations of sexual assault and domestic abuse matter much, much more . That has added to Trump's frustrations about the chief of staff's attempts to control him and Kelly's recent inflammatory comments about immigrants, according to ... (more...)
Amid Olympic Détente, Pence Snubs North Koreans In Visit To Pyeongchang
- February 11, 2018
A senior White House official said Pence was not trying to avoid the delegation from North Korea but rather ignore them, according to the AP. Mr Pence skipped a dinner ahead of the opening ceremony where he had been reportedly due to share a table with Mr Moon and Kim Yong-nam, Seoul said. (more...)
- February 11, 2018
A senior White House official said Pence was not trying to avoid the delegation from North Korea but rather ignore them, according to the AP. Mr Pence skipped a dinner ahead of the opening ceremony where he had been reportedly due to share a table with Mr Moon and Kim Yong-nam, Seoul said. (more...)
It was a 'shining' night in New Albany
- February 11, 2018
It was a Night to Shine at Patterson Junior High, one of a series of prom nights across the country in a program spearheaded by the Tim Tebow Foundation. Joseph and surrounding areas put on handsome prom dresses and suits and were able to be queen or king of the prom for one night. Guests were treated to hair and makeup touch-up and shoeshines, KWTX reported. (more...)
- February 11, 2018
It was a Night to Shine at Patterson Junior High, one of a series of prom nights across the country in a program spearheaded by the Tim Tebow Foundation. Joseph and surrounding areas put on handsome prom dresses and suits and were able to be queen or king of the prom for one night. Guests were treated to hair and makeup touch-up and shoeshines, KWTX reported. (more...)
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