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UK says Iran responsible for attack on Saudi oil facilities
- September 23, 2019
French President Emmanuel Macron is due to meet British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and German Chancellor Angela Merkel , whose countries are also parties to the nuclear deal, on Monday, as well as Trump and Rouhani . response. The U.S. deployment would be in the hundreds, and the defensive equipment heading to the Middle East would probably include Patriot missile batteries and possibly enhanced radars, other officials told The Associated Press. (more...)
- September 23, 2019
French President Emmanuel Macron is due to meet British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and German Chancellor Angela Merkel , whose countries are also parties to the nuclear deal, on Monday, as well as Trump and Rouhani . response. The U.S. deployment would be in the hundreds, and the defensive equipment heading to the Middle East would probably include Patriot missile batteries and possibly enhanced radars, other officials told The Associated Press. (more...)
Over 500,000 people on vacation stranded after travel company collapses
- September 23, 2019
The British government said the return of the 178-year-old firm's 150,000 British customers now in vacation spots across the globe would be the largest repatriation in its peacetime history. "The growing popularity of the pick-and-mix type of travel that allows consumers to book their holiday packages separately, as well as new kids on the block like Airbnb , has seen the travel industry change beyond all recognition in the past decade, as consumers book travel, accommodation, and auto ... (more...)
- September 23, 2019
The British government said the return of the 178-year-old firm's 150,000 British customers now in vacation spots across the globe would be the largest repatriation in its peacetime history. "The growing popularity of the pick-and-mix type of travel that allows consumers to book their holiday packages separately, as well as new kids on the block like Airbnb , has seen the travel industry change beyond all recognition in the past decade, as consumers book travel, accommodation, and auto ... (more...)
Jobs lost and holidays ruined as Thomas Cook falls into liquidation
- September 23, 2019
All other flights are operating as normal. Most of the flights will be from European airports, but customers will also be brought home from Thomas Cook's long-haul destinations such as those in the USA, the Caribbean and Cuba. Our thoughts are with our many friends and colleagues at Thomas Cook as well as our customers who have had their travel plans disrupted. Winding up orders were made against #ThomasCook Group plc and associated companies. (more...)
- September 23, 2019
All other flights are operating as normal. Most of the flights will be from European airports, but customers will also be brought home from Thomas Cook's long-haul destinations such as those in the USA, the Caribbean and Cuba. Our thoughts are with our many friends and colleagues at Thomas Cook as well as our customers who have had their travel plans disrupted. Winding up orders were made against #ThomasCook Group plc and associated companies. (more...)
Iran president Hassan Rouhani heads to UN to win support against US
- September 23, 2019
Officials said the number of troops was likely to be in the hundreds. Since taking office, Mr. Trump withdrew the US from its nuclear accord with Iran that Kerry was instrumental in forging in 2015. Rouhani departed Tehran for NY on Monday to attend the UNGA on a mission to win Iran support against "cruel" pressure from the United States. It is unclear what this will look like, with Mr Rouhani saying only that peace in the Strait of Hormuz could be achieved "in co-operation with various ... (more...)
- September 23, 2019
Officials said the number of troops was likely to be in the hundreds. Since taking office, Mr. Trump withdrew the US from its nuclear accord with Iran that Kerry was instrumental in forging in 2015. Rouhani departed Tehran for NY on Monday to attend the UNGA on a mission to win Iran support against "cruel" pressure from the United States. It is unclear what this will look like, with Mr Rouhani saying only that peace in the Strait of Hormuz could be achieved "in co-operation with various ... (more...)
'Very likely indeed' Iran was behind Saudi attacks: UK PM Johnson
- September 23, 2019
Iran's president had already called on Western powers Sunday to leave the security of the Persian Gulf to regional nations led by Tehran . President Donald Trump has said America will protect Saudi Arabia , but will take its cue from Riyadh. (more...)
- September 23, 2019
Iran's president had already called on Western powers Sunday to leave the security of the Persian Gulf to regional nations led by Tehran . President Donald Trump has said America will protect Saudi Arabia , but will take its cue from Riyadh. (more...)
Lack of Concern Among Students Amidst Outbreak of Vaping-Related Illnesses
- September 23, 2019
Walmart said Friday that it will stop selling electronic cigarettes at its namesake stores and Sam's Clubs in the US following a string of mysterious illnesses and deaths related to vaping. Shahab noted the research that could come from recording cases could also provide some statistics to longtime smokers who have turned to e-cigarettes as a "potentially less harmful" alternative. (more...)
- September 23, 2019
Walmart said Friday that it will stop selling electronic cigarettes at its namesake stores and Sam's Clubs in the US following a string of mysterious illnesses and deaths related to vaping. Shahab noted the research that could come from recording cases could also provide some statistics to longtime smokers who have turned to e-cigarettes as a "potentially less harmful" alternative. (more...)
Iran's Foreign Minister: 'Abandon The Illusion' That Tehran Will Cave To Pressure
- September 23, 2019
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the United Kingdom would consider joining US-led military efforts to protect Saudi Arabia on Monday. Saudi Arabia has called the strikes on the Abqaiq and Khurais facilities a test of global will to preserve worldwide order, and will look to form a united front at the United Nations General Assembly in NY this week. (more...)
- September 23, 2019
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the United Kingdom would consider joining US-led military efforts to protect Saudi Arabia on Monday. Saudi Arabia has called the strikes on the Abqaiq and Khurais facilities a test of global will to preserve worldwide order, and will look to form a united front at the United Nations General Assembly in NY this week. (more...)
Thomas Cook flights cancelled at Cardiff Airport | Wales
- September 23, 2019
All Thomas Cook bookings, including flights and holidays, have now been cancelled. We are now assessing the impact of Thomas Cook ceasing trading and the impact for those supporters who have purchased packages from Thomas Cook. The scheme protects most trips booked as a package, such as flights and accommodation, or flights and vehicle hire. It is feared the collapse will leave up to 150,000 United Kingdom holidaymakers stranded. (more...)
- September 23, 2019
All Thomas Cook bookings, including flights and holidays, have now been cancelled. We are now assessing the impact of Thomas Cook ceasing trading and the impact for those supporters who have purchased packages from Thomas Cook. The scheme protects most trips booked as a package, such as flights and accommodation, or flights and vehicle hire. It is feared the collapse will leave up to 150,000 United Kingdom holidaymakers stranded. (more...)
Amazon Pledges To Be Carbon Neutral By 2040, Buy 100,000 Electric Vans
- September 23, 2019
The e-commerce and logistics giant Amazon has announced that it will order 100,000 fully electric vans from the MI electric-truck hopeful Rivian. According to Amazon's senior VP of operations Dave Clark who says Rivian will start supplying the electric delivery vans to Amazon in 2021, it is the most electric vehicles ever ordered in a single go. (more...)
- September 23, 2019
The e-commerce and logistics giant Amazon has announced that it will order 100,000 fully electric vans from the MI electric-truck hopeful Rivian. According to Amazon's senior VP of operations Dave Clark who says Rivian will start supplying the electric delivery vans to Amazon in 2021, it is the most electric vehicles ever ordered in a single go. (more...)
Dominion to Build Largest US Offshore Wind Farm
- September 23, 2019
Subsequent phases would come online in 2025 and 2026, totaling more than 2,600 megawatts of energy during peak wind. James Ritchie, Chair of Energi Coast and CEO at Tekmar Group plc, said: "This is a significant step forward to the United Kingdom offshore wind industry, which presents tangible opportunities for North East England's cluster of supply chain companies that have the experience and expertise to support their delivery and operation". (more...)
- September 23, 2019
Subsequent phases would come online in 2025 and 2026, totaling more than 2,600 megawatts of energy during peak wind. James Ritchie, Chair of Energi Coast and CEO at Tekmar Group plc, said: "This is a significant step forward to the United Kingdom offshore wind industry, which presents tangible opportunities for North East England's cluster of supply chain companies that have the experience and expertise to support their delivery and operation". (more...)
Petrol prices rise Re 1.60 in one week post Aramco attack
- September 23, 2019
On a daily basis, prices in Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai and Kolkata rose by 27 paise, 28 paise, 27 paise and 31 paise compared to Saturday's price levels. In Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai and Kolkata, prices of diesel have so far increased by Rs 1.37, Rs 1.47, Rs 1.45 and Rs 1.37 to Rs 66.74, Rs 70.56, Rs 70.01 and Rs 69.15 per litre, respectively, on Sunday. (more...)
- September 23, 2019
On a daily basis, prices in Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai and Kolkata rose by 27 paise, 28 paise, 27 paise and 31 paise compared to Saturday's price levels. In Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai and Kolkata, prices of diesel have so far increased by Rs 1.37, Rs 1.47, Rs 1.45 and Rs 1.37 to Rs 66.74, Rs 70.56, Rs 70.01 and Rs 69.15 per litre, respectively, on Sunday. (more...)
Travel firm Thomas Cook ceases operation, stranding 600,000 vacationers
- September 23, 2019
He said a deal had been "largely agreed" but that "an additional facility" requested in the last few days presented an insurmountable challenge but provided no further details. United Kingdom foreign minister Dominic Raab acted as though a government bailout of the travel firm was unlikely, The Guardian reported. Citing "political uncertainty" related to Brexit and the massive heatwave Europe suffered last summer as reasons for a 1,5 billion pounds loss announced last May, the group ... (more...)
- September 23, 2019
He said a deal had been "largely agreed" but that "an additional facility" requested in the last few days presented an insurmountable challenge but provided no further details. United Kingdom foreign minister Dominic Raab acted as though a government bailout of the travel firm was unlikely, The Guardian reported. Citing "political uncertainty" related to Brexit and the massive heatwave Europe suffered last summer as reasons for a 1,5 billion pounds loss announced last May, the group ... (more...)
Holidaymakers 'Held Captive By Staff At Hotel Over Thomas Cook Payment'
- September 22, 2019
I can't comfort her because I don't know what's going to happen". "So that is principally really good news for our employees, that is a very sensitive discussions to get to this point, what we have announced today so we did not engage with wider stakeholders like unions, which will happen now". (more...)
- September 22, 2019
I can't comfort her because I don't know what's going to happen". "So that is principally really good news for our employees, that is a very sensitive discussions to get to this point, what we have announced today so we did not engage with wider stakeholders like unions, which will happen now". (more...)
India's Petronet inks MoU with Tellurian for 5 MTPA LNG
- September 22, 2019
The agreement also includes PLL making investment in the equity of Driftwood project to secure the LNG. Tellurian is developing a portfolio of natural gas production, LNG trading, and infrastructure that includes an ~27.6 mtpa LNG export facility and an associated pipeline. (more...)
- September 22, 2019
The agreement also includes PLL making investment in the equity of Driftwood project to secure the LNG. Tellurian is developing a portfolio of natural gas production, LNG trading, and infrastructure that includes an ~27.6 mtpa LNG export facility and an associated pipeline. (more...)
Fed officials put their divisions over the state of US economy
- September 22, 2019
Both officials issued explanations of their dissents after the blackout period for public comment surrounding Fed meetings ended. The Federal Reserve Bank of NY said it's looking at why banks with excess cash failed to lend to the overnight money market this week, causing the Fed to step in to provide liquidity through overnight repurchase operations, the Financial Times reports. (more...)
- September 22, 2019
Both officials issued explanations of their dissents after the blackout period for public comment surrounding Fed meetings ended. The Federal Reserve Bank of NY said it's looking at why banks with excess cash failed to lend to the overnight money market this week, causing the Fed to step in to provide liquidity through overnight repurchase operations, the Financial Times reports. (more...)
Saudi Arabia threatens action against those responsible for attack on facility
- September 22, 2019
In Tehran, the military parade marked the 39th anniversary of the start of the eight-year war with Iraq that began when Saddam Hussein invaded Iran in 1980. He spoke out after Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif said in an interview Friday that he hoped to avoid conflict, but that Iran was prepared for "all-out war" in the event of an attack by Saudi or USA forces, asking whether Saudi Arabia was ready to fight "to the last American soldier". (more...)
- September 22, 2019
In Tehran, the military parade marked the 39th anniversary of the start of the eight-year war with Iraq that began when Saddam Hussein invaded Iran in 1980. He spoke out after Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif said in an interview Friday that he hoped to avoid conflict, but that Iran was prepared for "all-out war" in the event of an attack by Saudi or USA forces, asking whether Saudi Arabia was ready to fight "to the last American soldier". (more...)
Microsoft authorizes $40bn of share buybacks, raises dividend
- September 22, 2019
The dividend is payable 12 December 2019, to shareholders of record on 21 November. The company said the new one announced on Thursday has no expiration date and could be cancelled at any time. Washington, Sep 19 (UNI) The US technology giant, Microsoft Corporation, has announced that it plans to repurchase $40 billion worth of company shares, as well as to increase its dividends. (more...)
- September 22, 2019
The dividend is payable 12 December 2019, to shareholders of record on 21 November. The company said the new one announced on Thursday has no expiration date and could be cancelled at any time. Washington, Sep 19 (UNI) The US technology giant, Microsoft Corporation, has announced that it plans to repurchase $40 billion worth of company shares, as well as to increase its dividends. (more...)
Delta flight makes emergency landing in Fla. after plunging 30,000 feet
- September 22, 2019
Dewoskin added that a flight attendant could be heard repeatedly saying, "Do not panic", over the intercom. "I accurate now reached out to my lady friend, my family and allow them to know some upsetting stuff is going on much now on the airplane". (more...)
- September 22, 2019
Dewoskin added that a flight attendant could be heard repeatedly saying, "Do not panic", over the intercom. "I accurate now reached out to my lady friend, my family and allow them to know some upsetting stuff is going on much now on the airplane". (more...)
Burger King scraps plastic toys in children's meals, launches amnesty
- September 22, 2019
The action at its restaurants across Britain will save an estimated 320 tonnes of single use plastic every year, the fast food giant said. The UK arm of fast food chain Burger King is getting rid of plastic toys from kid's meals with the aim of reducing the company's environment impact in the country. (more...)
- September 22, 2019
The action at its restaurants across Britain will save an estimated 320 tonnes of single use plastic every year, the fast food giant said. The UK arm of fast food chain Burger King is getting rid of plastic toys from kid's meals with the aim of reducing the company's environment impact in the country. (more...)
Google announces biggest ever corporate purchase of green energy in history
- September 22, 2019
And Swedish retail giant Ikea announced on the same day that its latest investments in two large solar plants in the United States and a wind farm in Romania would take it past its goal of 100 per cent renewables, one year ahead of schedule. (more...)
- September 22, 2019
And Swedish retail giant Ikea announced on the same day that its latest investments in two large solar plants in the United States and a wind farm in Romania would take it past its goal of 100 per cent renewables, one year ahead of schedule. (more...)
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