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Violence mars same-sex marriage debate
- September 15, 2017
Queensland police say a 48-year-old man has been charged with one count of assault occasioning bodily harm and public nuisance after the incident at a bus stop in the Brisbane suburb of Bulimba. "So many warnings to [Malcolm] Turnbull about what the postal vote cld unleash", Mr Rudd tweeted at the time. Critics of the postal survey on marriage equality have long voiced serious concerns over the likelihood of homophobes feeling emboldened to abuse LGBTIQ Australians. (more...)
- September 15, 2017
Queensland police say a 48-year-old man has been charged with one count of assault occasioning bodily harm and public nuisance after the incident at a bus stop in the Brisbane suburb of Bulimba. "So many warnings to [Malcolm] Turnbull about what the postal vote cld unleash", Mr Rudd tweeted at the time. Critics of the postal survey on marriage equality have long voiced serious concerns over the likelihood of homophobes feeling emboldened to abuse LGBTIQ Australians. (more...)
Three militants killed by a suspected drone strike
- September 15, 2017
A match being played at the time was on a scheduled break and continued without delay. "All the players were terrified", said Razzaq, quoted Express News . Five other people were also injured in the explosion. The league, Afghanistan's domestic Twenty20 tournament, includes six teams and features approximately 10-15 worldwide players from South Africa, West Indies, Zimbabwe, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. (more...)
- September 15, 2017
A match being played at the time was on a scheduled break and continued without delay. "All the players were terrified", said Razzaq, quoted Express News . Five other people were also injured in the explosion. The league, Afghanistan's domestic Twenty20 tournament, includes six teams and features approximately 10-15 worldwide players from South Africa, West Indies, Zimbabwe, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. (more...)
Byron Buxton gives Twins back-to-back walkoff homers in 10th inning
- September 15, 2017
Buxton's 15th homer of the season came with two outs against Blue Jays reliever Luis Santos (0-1). Ervin Santana gave the Twins six scoreless innings, with only three hits and one walk allowed while striking out seven, but manager Paul Molitor pulled him after 93 pitches. (more...)
- September 15, 2017
Buxton's 15th homer of the season came with two outs against Blue Jays reliever Luis Santos (0-1). Ervin Santana gave the Twins six scoreless innings, with only three hits and one walk allowed while striking out seven, but manager Paul Molitor pulled him after 93 pitches. (more...)
Apple TV gets 4K and HDR
- September 15, 2017
This is the same day as the Apple Watch 3 goes on sale. The non-4K unit will cost $149 (with 32GB storage). "Customers will love watching stunning 4K HDR movies from an impressive catalog on iTunes , while also getting automatic upgrades of 4K HDR movies already in their iTunes library and enjoying 4K content on services like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, coming soon". (more...)
- September 15, 2017
This is the same day as the Apple Watch 3 goes on sale. The non-4K unit will cost $149 (with 32GB storage). "Customers will love watching stunning 4K HDR movies from an impressive catalog on iTunes , while also getting automatic upgrades of 4K HDR movies already in their iTunes library and enjoying 4K content on services like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, coming soon". (more...)
One dead and ten injured as nearly 300000 evacuate for Vietnam typhoon
- September 15, 2017
The country is hit by over a dozen storms and typhoons each year. Electricity was knocked out in parts of Ha Tinh and Quang Binh provinces after the wind brought down power lines along with trees and billboards. Many fishermen had dragged their small wooden boats into the streets of coastal towns to try to stop them from being carried away. Airlines said 46 flights were cancelled between the capital, Hanoi, in northern Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh City, the commercial hub in the south. (more...)
- September 15, 2017
The country is hit by over a dozen storms and typhoons each year. Electricity was knocked out in parts of Ha Tinh and Quang Binh provinces after the wind brought down power lines along with trees and billboards. Many fishermen had dragged their small wooden boats into the streets of coastal towns to try to stop them from being carried away. Airlines said 46 flights were cancelled between the capital, Hanoi, in northern Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh City, the commercial hub in the south. (more...)
Tropical Storm Jose's track shifts closer to East Coast
- September 15, 2017
Tropical Storm Jose is centered 405 miles east-northeast of the southeastern Bahamas. The forecast cone of uncertainty, which represents potential paths for the storm, released by the National Hurricane Center Friday morning shows CT on the edge. (more...)
- September 15, 2017
Tropical Storm Jose is centered 405 miles east-northeast of the southeastern Bahamas. The forecast cone of uncertainty, which represents potential paths for the storm, released by the National Hurricane Center Friday morning shows CT on the edge. (more...)
Head of Russian general staff reassures North Atlantic Treaty Organisation over war games: RIA
- September 15, 2017
According to Poland's defence ministry the manoeuvres are created to intimidate Warsaw and the West. Russian Federation has accused the West of "whipping up hysteria" over large-scale military exercises underway in eastern Europe, denying charges that they were being conducted with a lack of transparency. (more...)
- September 15, 2017
According to Poland's defence ministry the manoeuvres are created to intimidate Warsaw and the West. Russian Federation has accused the West of "whipping up hysteria" over large-scale military exercises underway in eastern Europe, denying charges that they were being conducted with a lack of transparency. (more...)
Russian Federation central bank chief: Inflation expectations call for moderately-tight policy
- September 15, 2017
The rate decision, due at 1030 GMT, will be presented and explained by the Central Bank's Governor Elvira Nabiullina at a news briefing at 1200 GMT. Policy makers will also issue updated forecasts later in the day. It accelerated to 4.4 percent in June but has been slowing since then. On a weekly basis, price growth has been negative or at zero since mid-July. "A 50 basis-point move this time is a reflection that the central bank feels more comfortable that inflation pressures are subdued ... (more...)
- September 15, 2017
The rate decision, due at 1030 GMT, will be presented and explained by the Central Bank's Governor Elvira Nabiullina at a news briefing at 1200 GMT. Policy makers will also issue updated forecasts later in the day. It accelerated to 4.4 percent in June but has been slowing since then. On a weekly basis, price growth has been negative or at zero since mid-July. "A 50 basis-point move this time is a reflection that the central bank feels more comfortable that inflation pressures are subdued ... (more...)
Oracle's profit, cloud growth forecasts drag down shares
- September 15, 2017
The growth in cloud-business revenue seemed to demonstrate where Oracle's future is headed. That investment appears to be paying off as Oracle's cloud business again drove growth during the company's fiscal first quarter, which ended August 31. (more...)
- September 15, 2017
The growth in cloud-business revenue seemed to demonstrate where Oracle's future is headed. That investment appears to be paying off as Oracle's cloud business again drove growth during the company's fiscal first quarter, which ended August 31. (more...)
No budget deal reached but Senate to vote Friday afternoon
- September 15, 2017
The city will have to work with an oversight board in exchange for the financial help. The state Senate was expected to take up the budget on Friday. Lawmakers are grappling with an estimated budget deficit of $3.5 million. Republicans say these changes reduce required contributions into the pension fund starting right away. (more...)
- September 15, 2017
The city will have to work with an oversight board in exchange for the financial help. The state Senate was expected to take up the budget on Friday. Lawmakers are grappling with an estimated budget deficit of $3.5 million. Republicans say these changes reduce required contributions into the pension fund starting right away. (more...)
May stresses Iran nuclear deal importance to Tillerson
- September 15, 2017
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson speaks at a press conference with British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson (not pictured) in Lancaster House following a meeting on September 14, 2017 in London, England. 'They agreed on the importance of the global community continuing to work together to put pressure on the regime'. Friday's test comes just days after the passage by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) of resolution 2375, which targets North Korea's textile industry, ... (more...)
- September 15, 2017
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson speaks at a press conference with British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson (not pictured) in Lancaster House following a meeting on September 14, 2017 in London, England. 'They agreed on the importance of the global community continuing to work together to put pressure on the regime'. Friday's test comes just days after the passage by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) of resolution 2375, which targets North Korea's textile industry, ... (more...)
Maharashtra government extends deadline for farm loan waiver enrollment
- September 15, 2017
On June 24, the Devendra Fadnavis-led government had announced Rs 34,022 crore farm loan waiver, where nine million farmers are expected receive the benefits. The extension comes in the backdrop of severe criticism over technical glitches in centers set up to help farmers enroll for the loan waiver scheme. Deshmukh is heading the minister's group to implement the farm loan waiver program. (more...)
- September 15, 2017
On June 24, the Devendra Fadnavis-led government had announced Rs 34,022 crore farm loan waiver, where nine million farmers are expected receive the benefits. The extension comes in the backdrop of severe criticism over technical glitches in centers set up to help farmers enroll for the loan waiver scheme. Deshmukh is heading the minister's group to implement the farm loan waiver program. (more...)
Trump denies Daca deal with Dems
- September 15, 2017
So we're working on a plan. Trump could also face fire from the right and his base for making a deal so quickly on DACA that doesn't include the border wall, his signature issue during the campaign. "We're renovating large sections of wall that will be brand new by the time we finish. It'll be funded a little bit later ". Trump ripped Sen. Bernie Sanders's latest health-care proposal, in which the Vermont independent says the government could pay for health care for all Americans by ... (more...)
- September 15, 2017
So we're working on a plan. Trump could also face fire from the right and his base for making a deal so quickly on DACA that doesn't include the border wall, his signature issue during the campaign. "We're renovating large sections of wall that will be brand new by the time we finish. It'll be funded a little bit later ". Trump ripped Sen. Bernie Sanders's latest health-care proposal, in which the Vermont independent says the government could pay for health care for all Americans by ... (more...)
Russell Brand wants friendship with ex-wife Katy Perry
- September 15, 2017
However in an interview with Grazia magazine the 42-year-old has revealed he would be up for a reconciliation with the I Kissed A Girl singer. But when it does all come flooding back, we're reminded that the sudden split upset us quite a bit - and if you've seen the Katy Perry movie (ahem, guilty) you'll have a tonne of emotions. (more...)
- September 15, 2017
However in an interview with Grazia magazine the 42-year-old has revealed he would be up for a reconciliation with the I Kissed A Girl singer. But when it does all come flooding back, we're reminded that the sudden split upset us quite a bit - and if you've seen the Katy Perry movie (ahem, guilty) you'll have a tonne of emotions. (more...)
KPMG executives axed over Gupta scandal
- September 15, 2017
In relation to the work done for the Gupta companies from 2002 until 2015, KPMG said it fell short in auditing standards, issuing work of a high quality, but they "failed to apply sufficient professional scepticism". KPMG said it will make its findings available to the investigation launched into its conduct by the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors. "We were only the doers‚" KPMG SA interim chief operating officer Andrew Cranston told reporters in Johannesburg on Friday. (more...)
- September 15, 2017
In relation to the work done for the Gupta companies from 2002 until 2015, KPMG said it fell short in auditing standards, issuing work of a high quality, but they "failed to apply sufficient professional scepticism". KPMG said it will make its findings available to the investigation launched into its conduct by the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors. "We were only the doers‚" KPMG SA interim chief operating officer Andrew Cranston told reporters in Johannesburg on Friday. (more...)
Trump plans visit to Irma-hit US Virgin Islands
- September 15, 2017
Martin on Tuesday night with French security forces to see for himself that law and order have been restored following reports of widespread looting. The storm has been battering the Caribbean. She was described as one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the Atlantic basin-and swept across islands including St Martin, Puerto Rico, Cuba and the British and US Virgin Islands. (more...)
- September 15, 2017
Martin on Tuesday night with French security forces to see for himself that law and order have been restored following reports of widespread looting. The storm has been battering the Caribbean. She was described as one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the Atlantic basin-and swept across islands including St Martin, Puerto Rico, Cuba and the British and US Virgin Islands. (more...)
United Kingdom urges changes to worldwide aid rules to help hurricane-hit islands
- September 15, 2017
Total UK aid has reached £57 million so far. May's spokesman said the OECD rules do not "stop Britain dedicating the money needed for the hurricane recovery and reconstruction effort". But he denied the UK had been slow to react, as did Prime Minister Theresa May, who told MPs in the Commons: "The UK response was a speedy one". "These millions [announced by the government] are non-ODA, therefore they come from rather scanty resources". (more...)
- September 15, 2017
Total UK aid has reached £57 million so far. May's spokesman said the OECD rules do not "stop Britain dedicating the money needed for the hurricane recovery and reconstruction effort". But he denied the UK had been slow to react, as did Prime Minister Theresa May, who told MPs in the Commons: "The UK response was a speedy one". "These millions [announced by the government] are non-ODA, therefore they come from rather scanty resources". (more...)
British government defends its response to its Hurricane Irma pummeled territories
- September 15, 2017
On the British Virgin Islands (BVI), the United Kingdom overseas territory and offshore financial centre that was one of the hardest hit by Irma's devastating winds, the archipelago's premier said it would need a "comprehensive economic package" backed by London to recover. (more...)
- September 15, 2017
On the British Virgin Islands (BVI), the United Kingdom overseas territory and offshore financial centre that was one of the hardest hit by Irma's devastating winds, the archipelago's premier said it would need a "comprehensive economic package" backed by London to recover. (more...)
George Hook suspended from Newstalk following rape comments
- September 15, 2017
The remarks, which related to a rape case in the United Kingdom, caused widespread condemnation. Following controversial comments he made about rape, George Hook has been suspended by his employers. Hook went on to apologize -twice- for his comments, but was booted from the job earlier today. His suspension follows widespread condemnation from groups such as the National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI). (more...)
- September 15, 2017
The remarks, which related to a rape case in the United Kingdom, caused widespread condemnation. Following controversial comments he made about rape, George Hook has been suspended by his employers. Hook went on to apologize -twice- for his comments, but was booted from the job earlier today. His suspension follows widespread condemnation from groups such as the National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI). (more...)
Is Trump Laying Ground for Tax Reform?
- September 15, 2017
It was what Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer , a Democrat , wanted. A White House official said in a statement that the topics discussed at Wednesday's dinner included tax reform, border security , DACA , infrastructure and trade. (more...)
- September 15, 2017
It was what Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer , a Democrat , wanted. A White House official said in a statement that the topics discussed at Wednesday's dinner included tax reform, border security , DACA , infrastructure and trade. (more...)
Government meltdown hits Icelandic crown
- September 15, 2017
Iceland's center-right government that has been in power for just eight months was disbanded Friday as one of its three coalition partners chose to quit due to a "breach of trust" between the party and the prime minister, local media reported. (more...)
- September 15, 2017
Iceland's center-right government that has been in power for just eight months was disbanded Friday as one of its three coalition partners chose to quit due to a "breach of trust" between the party and the prime minister, local media reported. (more...)
N.Korea may launch ICBM on Saturday: Seoul PM
- September 15, 2017
South Korean President Moon Jae-in, who during his presidential campaign vowed to review the deployment, halted the installation of the remaining four launchers in June pending an environmental review. Rather, North Korea says it wants a nuclear weapon capable of hitting the U.S.as a deterrent against attack . China is a veto-wielding permanent member of the UN Security Council, as well as North Korea's main trading partner and source of food and fuel aid. (more...)
- September 15, 2017
South Korean President Moon Jae-in, who during his presidential campaign vowed to review the deployment, halted the installation of the remaining four launchers in June pending an environmental review. Rather, North Korea says it wants a nuclear weapon capable of hitting the U.S.as a deterrent against attack . China is a veto-wielding permanent member of the UN Security Council, as well as North Korea's main trading partner and source of food and fuel aid. (more...)
Trump reignites racial controversy over Charlottesville violence
- September 15, 2017
Trump said at the time that both sides shared blame for the violence. "You know, there are also many bad guys on the other side", the president told reporters aboard Airforce 1, prompting new criticism that he did not adequately condemn the language of hatred. (more...)
- September 15, 2017
Trump said at the time that both sides shared blame for the violence. "You know, there are also many bad guys on the other side", the president told reporters aboard Airforce 1, prompting new criticism that he did not adequately condemn the language of hatred. (more...)
European Union president invites Bulgaria and Romania to join borderless Schengen area 'immediately'
- September 15, 2017
German interior minister Thomas de Maiziere said he sees for Romania and Bulgaria "no possibility of entering the Schengen area ". On Wednesday, Juncker said, in his annual speech on the state of the European Union, that Romania and Bulgaria must be accepted to the Schengen area as soon as possible. (more...)
- September 15, 2017
German interior minister Thomas de Maiziere said he sees for Romania and Bulgaria "no possibility of entering the Schengen area ". On Wednesday, Juncker said, in his annual speech on the state of the European Union, that Romania and Bulgaria must be accepted to the Schengen area as soon as possible. (more...)
Someone's set up a company making flip flops of Trump's tweets
- September 15, 2017
Promising to help you 'go back on your word, one step at a time, ' these flip flops are imprinted with the best of Donald Trump's conflicting tweets. Most politicians flip flop on issues, but when it's documented on Twitter, it makes things a little more obvious. Each pair is $29.99 (£22), with 10% of all sales going towards ACLU (the American Civil Liberties Union), which works to protect people's rights against the Trump administration. (more...)
- September 15, 2017
Promising to help you 'go back on your word, one step at a time, ' these flip flops are imprinted with the best of Donald Trump's conflicting tweets. Most politicians flip flop on issues, but when it's documented on Twitter, it makes things a little more obvious. Each pair is $29.99 (£22), with 10% of all sales going towards ACLU (the American Civil Liberties Union), which works to protect people's rights against the Trump administration. (more...)
President Trump attends briefing in Florida
- September 15, 2017
Trump said restoring electricity in Florida was a priority following the storm, which left at least 20 people dead in the southern U.S. state, including the eight retirement home residents in Hollywood, north of Miami. Mr Trump shook hands with several people and assisted volunteers by pointing to sandwiches for people to take. White House officials acknowledged that assuming the "comforter in chief" role was harder than it appears on television. (more...)
- September 15, 2017
Trump said restoring electricity in Florida was a priority following the storm, which left at least 20 people dead in the southern U.S. state, including the eight retirement home residents in Hollywood, north of Miami. Mr Trump shook hands with several people and assisted volunteers by pointing to sandwiches for people to take. White House officials acknowledged that assuming the "comforter in chief" role was harder than it appears on television. (more...)
Were Analysts Bearish Norfolk Southern Corp
- September 15, 2017
The SI to Innoviva Incorporated's float is 12.86%. About shares traded. WPX Energy Inc (NYSE:WPX) has risen 29.74% since September 12, 2016 and is uptrending. The company has market cap of $214.59 million. 08/01/2017 - Norfolk Souther Corporation had its "outperform" rating reiterated by analysts at Cowen. (more...)
- September 15, 2017
The SI to Innoviva Incorporated's float is 12.86%. About shares traded. WPX Energy Inc (NYSE:WPX) has risen 29.74% since September 12, 2016 and is uptrending. The company has market cap of $214.59 million. 08/01/2017 - Norfolk Souther Corporation had its "outperform" rating reiterated by analysts at Cowen. (more...)
GoPro Hero 6 Black Could Feature 60fps 4K Recording
- September 15, 2017
However, GoPro's Hero 5 now sells for $400. Even before these leaks, we could be fairly sure that another GoPro was on the way sooner or later and the timing of the leaked images of a completed, packaged model nearly perfectly coincides with the action camera maker's 2016 release date of the GoPro Hero 5 Black , which was unveiled on September 19 of past year. (more...)
- September 15, 2017
However, GoPro's Hero 5 now sells for $400. Even before these leaks, we could be fairly sure that another GoPro was on the way sooner or later and the timing of the leaked images of a completed, packaged model nearly perfectly coincides with the action camera maker's 2016 release date of the GoPro Hero 5 Black , which was unveiled on September 19 of past year. (more...)
India calls Rohingya refugees 'threat to national security'
- September 15, 2017
Above: Rohingya Muslim refugees along with Indian supporters hold placards against human rights violations in Myanmar during a protest in New Delhi (file picture). "India is not a state party to the 1951 Refugee Convention or the 1967 Protocol relating to the status of refugees although we host thousands of refugees from neighboring countries as well as Tibet". (more...)
- September 15, 2017
Above: Rohingya Muslim refugees along with Indian supporters hold placards against human rights violations in Myanmar during a protest in New Delhi (file picture). "India is not a state party to the 1951 Refugee Convention or the 1967 Protocol relating to the status of refugees although we host thousands of refugees from neighboring countries as well as Tibet". (more...)
Possible American citizen fighting for ISIS surrenders, Pentagon says
- September 15, 2017
Brown said the American was taken into custody on or before Tuesday by Syrian Democratic Forces, a US -backed alliance of Kurdish and Arab militia fighters in Syria . REUTERS/STRINGERA loyal ISIS fighter runs around the streets of Syria. The officials did not give the exact location of the surrender nor the current location of the American. (more...)
- September 15, 2017
Brown said the American was taken into custody on or before Tuesday by Syrian Democratic Forces, a US -backed alliance of Kurdish and Arab militia fighters in Syria . REUTERS/STRINGERA loyal ISIS fighter runs around the streets of Syria. The officials did not give the exact location of the surrender nor the current location of the American. (more...)
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