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Australia to ban foreign interference in politics
- December 08, 2017
This week, Beijing reacted harshly to the debate over its influence on Australian politics, education and publishing. Labor introduced a private bill past year seeking similar reforms and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten wrote to the prime minister in June again calling for them. (more...)
- December 08, 2017
This week, Beijing reacted harshly to the debate over its influence on Australian politics, education and publishing. Labor introduced a private bill past year seeking similar reforms and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten wrote to the prime minister in June again calling for them. (more...)
Afghan security forces kill 15 militants in northern provinces
- December 08, 2017
He was also "directly responsible" for coordinating operations and resupply of munitions, explosives and materials for the Taliban throughout Helmand province, where the Taliban runs opium cultivation operations to provide funding for terrorist operations. (more...)
- December 08, 2017
He was also "directly responsible" for coordinating operations and resupply of munitions, explosives and materials for the Taliban throughout Helmand province, where the Taliban runs opium cultivation operations to provide funding for terrorist operations. (more...)
Federal Bureau of Investigation director defends agency against Donald Trump's attacks
- December 08, 2017
Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the White House press secretary, said on Thursday that the president supports the rank-and-file of the F.B.I. but that he takes exception to numerous current leaders of the F.B.I., "particularly those that played politics with the Hillary Clinton email probe", as well as Mr. (more...)
- December 08, 2017
Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the White House press secretary, said on Thursday that the president supports the rank-and-file of the F.B.I. but that he takes exception to numerous current leaders of the F.B.I., "particularly those that played politics with the Hillary Clinton email probe", as well as Mr. (more...)
Video shows wheels flying off bus on I-95 in Florida
- December 08, 2017
Video shows the driver trying to maintain control of the bus before hitting a vehicle and crashing into guardrail and light post. The rim hit a auto in the southbound lanes. Thankfully there were no passengers on the bus at the time. Goodyear, the contractor responsible for fleet's tire maintenance, is sending its own investigators and declined further comment. (more...)
- December 08, 2017
Video shows the driver trying to maintain control of the bus before hitting a vehicle and crashing into guardrail and light post. The rim hit a auto in the southbound lanes. Thankfully there were no passengers on the bus at the time. Goodyear, the contractor responsible for fleet's tire maintenance, is sending its own investigators and declined further comment. (more...)
SC allows Punjab Govt to construct Orange Line Train project
- December 08, 2017
Justice Ahsan read out the verdict whereas Justice Baqar wrote a dissenting note. A five-member bench, headed by Justice Ejaz Afzal Khan has formed a committee, led by a retired judge, to oversee the impacts of the project on the effected heritage sites. (more...)
- December 08, 2017
Justice Ahsan read out the verdict whereas Justice Baqar wrote a dissenting note. A five-member bench, headed by Justice Ejaz Afzal Khan has formed a committee, led by a retired judge, to oversee the impacts of the project on the effected heritage sites. (more...)
Paul police K9 attacks innocent woman, lawsuit says
- December 08, 2017
Paul. - It was a normal Saturday morning for Desiree Collins of St. Paul, until she rounded a corner to throw out her garbage and came across a police K9 hot on the trail of a suspected burglar. "No reasonable officer would have believed that a warning given at this location, sheltered by homes and trees, and at this time would have been effective to anyone outside his immediate vicinity, including people more than a block away on the opposite side of the residential area, like Collins", ... (more...)
- December 08, 2017
Paul. - It was a normal Saturday morning for Desiree Collins of St. Paul, until she rounded a corner to throw out her garbage and came across a police K9 hot on the trail of a suspected burglar. "No reasonable officer would have believed that a warning given at this location, sheltered by homes and trees, and at this time would have been effective to anyone outside his immediate vicinity, including people more than a block away on the opposite side of the residential area, like Collins", ... (more...)
George Papadopoulos' fiancee says he was more than a Trump 'volunteer'
- December 08, 2017
Mangiante said she wanted to speak out in defense of Mr. Papadopoulos, who pleaded guilty earlier this year to lying to the Federal Bureau of Investigation in relation to his work as a foreign policy adviser for the Trump campaign. She said Papadopoulos is working on a book, and said President Trump will not be happy with what her fiance has to say, pausing awkawrdly before answering. (more...)
- December 08, 2017
Mangiante said she wanted to speak out in defense of Mr. Papadopoulos, who pleaded guilty earlier this year to lying to the Federal Bureau of Investigation in relation to his work as a foreign policy adviser for the Trump campaign. She said Papadopoulos is working on a book, and said President Trump will not be happy with what her fiance has to say, pausing awkawrdly before answering. (more...)
Malaysia moving towards a cashless society, say Bank Negara
- December 08, 2017
On the flip side, the cheque fee will be increased from 50 sen to RM1 beginning 2nd January 2021 because of the higher processing cost. "E-payment is a cost-effective method as it facilitates seamless on-boarding digital payments for about 12 million people", he said in a press conference in conjunction with the one-day Payment System Forum and Exhibition 2017 here, today. (more...)
- December 08, 2017
On the flip side, the cheque fee will be increased from 50 sen to RM1 beginning 2nd January 2021 because of the higher processing cost. "E-payment is a cost-effective method as it facilitates seamless on-boarding digital payments for about 12 million people", he said in a press conference in conjunction with the one-day Payment System Forum and Exhibition 2017 here, today. (more...)
Trevor Noah Had Jokes About President Donald Trump's Word Flub
- December 08, 2017
He said it's okay for everyone else to use dentures, but not Trump. Trump closed his address with a familiar phrase, "and God bless the United States". "Your campaign has blamed an terrible lot of people for accusations being made by women against Roy Moore", he said, listing "Doug Jones, George Soros, the DNC, Mitch McConnell, mainstream Republicans, The Washington Post , the "lynch mob media" as you called them, homosexuals, transgender people, and criminals". (more...)
- December 08, 2017
He said it's okay for everyone else to use dentures, but not Trump. Trump closed his address with a familiar phrase, "and God bless the United States". "Your campaign has blamed an terrible lot of people for accusations being made by women against Roy Moore", he said, listing "Doug Jones, George Soros, the DNC, Mitch McConnell, mainstream Republicans, The Washington Post , the "lynch mob media" as you called them, homosexuals, transgender people, and criminals". (more...)
Norms eased for private jets
- December 08, 2017
Sources said the regulator may relax the norms for foreign registered charter flight or private jets by January-end. "As part of the continuous effort for simplification of regulatory requirements for aircraft operations in the country, DGCA has revised the (regulations).regarding requirements for issue of non-scheduled flight clearances by DGCA for Indian registered aircraft", it said adding, "Indian aircraft operators approved/authorised to undertake worldwide operations shall not be ... (more...)
- December 08, 2017
Sources said the regulator may relax the norms for foreign registered charter flight or private jets by January-end. "As part of the continuous effort for simplification of regulatory requirements for aircraft operations in the country, DGCA has revised the (regulations).regarding requirements for issue of non-scheduled flight clearances by DGCA for Indian registered aircraft", it said adding, "Indian aircraft operators approved/authorised to undertake worldwide operations shall not be ... (more...)
Hot Stock for Investors: SeaDrill Limited (NYSE:SDRL)
- December 08, 2017
The EV helps show how the market assigns value to a company as a whole. The Market Cap of the company is $147 Million. Watching a firm's EV may be useful when comparing companies with different capital structures. Technical traders may be staring at recent indicator levels on shares of SeaDrill Limited (SDRL ). The price of SQ is now at a -3.52% to its one-year price target of 38.97. (more...)
- December 08, 2017
The EV helps show how the market assigns value to a company as a whole. The Market Cap of the company is $147 Million. Watching a firm's EV may be useful when comparing companies with different capital structures. Technical traders may be staring at recent indicator levels on shares of SeaDrill Limited (SDRL ). The price of SQ is now at a -3.52% to its one-year price target of 38.97. (more...)
Body of missing Park County girl, 17, found inside burned house
- December 08, 2017
Anyone who saw suspicious vehicles, individuals or activities along Park County Road 43 on December 1 is asked to call the sheriff's office at 303-239-4243. "The Task Force will not rest until justice is obtained for Maggie and the Long family", said the sheriff's office in a statement Thursday. "We are not able to release further information at this time". (more...)
- December 08, 2017
Anyone who saw suspicious vehicles, individuals or activities along Park County Road 43 on December 1 is asked to call the sheriff's office at 303-239-4243. "The Task Force will not rest until justice is obtained for Maggie and the Long family", said the sheriff's office in a statement Thursday. "We are not able to release further information at this time". (more...)
Religious parties to protest against Trump's Jerusalem plan in Lahore
- December 08, 2017
The IJT is expected to take out a protest at the US Consulate, situated near the press club. The Muslim Council of Elders, chaired by the Grand Imam Sheikh of Al Azhar Dr Ahmed Al Tayyib, expressed its firm rejection of the USA government's recognition of Occupied Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and the decision to move the United States embassy in Israel to the Arab city. (more...)
- December 08, 2017
The IJT is expected to take out a protest at the US Consulate, situated near the press club. The Muslim Council of Elders, chaired by the Grand Imam Sheikh of Al Azhar Dr Ahmed Al Tayyib, expressed its firm rejection of the USA government's recognition of Occupied Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and the decision to move the United States embassy in Israel to the Arab city. (more...)
Taliban, Afghan President Slam Jerusalem Move
- December 08, 2017
The IUMS described the USA decision as "a provocative move that could push the region to the brink of hell". "Today we finally acknowledge the obvious: that Jerusalem is Israel's capital", he said . There were no reports of casualties on either side. Israel, which claims all of Jerusalem as its undivided capital, has welcomed Trump's decision. And even if Trump's move can not singlehandedly determine Jerusalem's status, policies of the US, the lead mediator for over two decades of ... (more...)
- December 08, 2017
The IUMS described the USA decision as "a provocative move that could push the region to the brink of hell". "Today we finally acknowledge the obvious: that Jerusalem is Israel's capital", he said . There were no reports of casualties on either side. Israel, which claims all of Jerusalem as its undivided capital, has welcomed Trump's decision. And even if Trump's move can not singlehandedly determine Jerusalem's status, policies of the US, the lead mediator for over two decades of ... (more...)
Hariri to Attend Open International Support Group for Lebanon Meeting
- December 08, 2017
All Lebanese factions must commit to a policy of dissociation and foreign powers should respect the country's sovereignty and unity, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday ahead of a meeting of the International Support Group for Lebanon (GIS) in Paris. (more...)
- December 08, 2017
All Lebanese factions must commit to a policy of dissociation and foreign powers should respect the country's sovereignty and unity, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday ahead of a meeting of the International Support Group for Lebanon (GIS) in Paris. (more...)
He said 'oui' in the city of love
- December 08, 2017
Brendo shared the sweet news in a video posted to social media that shows him discussing Australia passing the Marriage Amendment bill on his super luxe ambassadorial balcony overlooking some weird tower, before strolling inside to his boyf and popping the question. (more...)
- December 08, 2017
Brendo shared the sweet news in a video posted to social media that shows him discussing Australia passing the Marriage Amendment bill on his super luxe ambassadorial balcony overlooking some weird tower, before strolling inside to his boyf and popping the question. (more...)
Court sets aside #ShaunAbrahams' appointment as NDPP
- December 08, 2017
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) recently received representations from Zuma on why he should not be prosecuted for corruption. Instead, Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa is to choose the top prosecutor. The court found a settlement agreement with Abrahams's predecessor Mxolisi Nxasana was irregular. In another twist to the tale, Abrahams was due to respond to the Democratic Alliance regarding the 783 charges against President Jacob Zuma today. (more...)
- December 08, 2017
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) recently received representations from Zuma on why he should not be prosecuted for corruption. Instead, Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa is to choose the top prosecutor. The court found a settlement agreement with Abrahams's predecessor Mxolisi Nxasana was irregular. In another twist to the tale, Abrahams was due to respond to the Democratic Alliance regarding the 783 charges against President Jacob Zuma today. (more...)
Saakashvili refuses to give himself up in Ukraine
- December 08, 2017
Mikheil Saakashvili , who was freed from police custody shortly after law enforcement authorities raided his apartment in Kyiv last week, is calling on Ukrainians to demonstrate in the center of the capital on December 10. Saakashvili has won broad popularity in Ukraine with his campaign against government corruption, riding a wave of public frustration over Poroshenko's failure to uproot endemic graft. (more...)
- December 08, 2017
Mikheil Saakashvili , who was freed from police custody shortly after law enforcement authorities raided his apartment in Kyiv last week, is calling on Ukrainians to demonstrate in the center of the capital on December 10. Saakashvili has won broad popularity in Ukraine with his campaign against government corruption, riding a wave of public frustration over Poroshenko's failure to uproot endemic graft. (more...)
Protests held in Kashmir against Trump decision
- December 08, 2017
Banners with the words, "Down with Trump" and "Jerusalem an eternal capital of Palestine" protestors marched through main town and condemned the Trumps decision. decision "naive" and "dangerous" for worldwide peace, the separatists said these unilateral and anti-Muslim decisions were bound to deteriorate and damage the already fragile peace and tranquillity of the world. (more...)
- December 08, 2017
Banners with the words, "Down with Trump" and "Jerusalem an eternal capital of Palestine" protestors marched through main town and condemned the Trumps decision. decision "naive" and "dangerous" for worldwide peace, the separatists said these unilateral and anti-Muslim decisions were bound to deteriorate and damage the already fragile peace and tranquillity of the world. (more...)
Zimbabwe proposes budget aimed at reviving bleak economy
- December 08, 2017
Presenting his 2018 National Budget proposals, Minister Chinamasa said bonuses were part of civil servants' salaries, hence they should be paid. Mnangagwa is set to represent Zanu PF in the elections after taking over power from Robert Mugabe who resigned last month after 37 years in office. (more...)
- December 08, 2017
Presenting his 2018 National Budget proposals, Minister Chinamasa said bonuses were part of civil servants' salaries, hence they should be paid. Mnangagwa is set to represent Zanu PF in the elections after taking over power from Robert Mugabe who resigned last month after 37 years in office. (more...)
Will school close for weather? Here's how to find out
- December 08, 2017
Incarnate Word High School - Delayed until 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 8. Manor ISD - Closed Friday, Dec. 8. The school day will end at its regular time. All campuses will open at 10 a.m. Thankfully for parents, there are multiple resources to use to find out whether your child's school is closed. (more...)
- December 08, 2017
Incarnate Word High School - Delayed until 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 8. Manor ISD - Closed Friday, Dec. 8. The school day will end at its regular time. All campuses will open at 10 a.m. Thankfully for parents, there are multiple resources to use to find out whether your child's school is closed. (more...)
Shocking! DCW volunteer beaten, paraded naked for exposing liquor mafia in Delhi
- December 08, 2017
The victim is a mother of 4 children. One of the women was attacked by the men, who assaulted her with iron rods and paraded her naked in the area. After the attack, she had to be admitted to a hospital in central Delhi . While admitting that Praveen was assaulted with blunt weapon, police said that Praveen was "not paraded naked", though she did get her clothes "torn a bit" during the assault. (more...)
- December 08, 2017
The victim is a mother of 4 children. One of the women was attacked by the men, who assaulted her with iron rods and paraded her naked in the area. After the attack, she had to be admitted to a hospital in central Delhi . While admitting that Praveen was assaulted with blunt weapon, police said that Praveen was "not paraded naked", though she did get her clothes "torn a bit" during the assault. (more...)
Mumbai woman killed husband, dumped body in septic tank for 13 years
- December 08, 2017
Sarita told police that she took Kamlesh's help to dump the body in the septic tank and covered the area with tiles. The Police said they murdered him after he caught the duo in a compromising position. "The third murder was a case of human sacrifice". The Police said Sarita after murdering her husband told her neighbours that he deserted her and hence she would not file any missing complaint of her husband. (more...)
- December 08, 2017
Sarita told police that she took Kamlesh's help to dump the body in the septic tank and covered the area with tiles. The Police said they murdered him after he caught the duo in a compromising position. "The third murder was a case of human sacrifice". The Police said Sarita after murdering her husband told her neighbours that he deserted her and hence she would not file any missing complaint of her husband. (more...)
Woman doesn't lose own religion by marrying outside faith: SC
- December 08, 2017
On Thursday, December 7, Supreme Court bench led by Chief Justice Dipak Misra observed, "The goal of the Act of 1954 is for the parties to the marriage to retain their individual religious identity post marriage". On Thursday, the bench made a decision to evolve an out-of-court solution after Farida Satarawala, also a Parsi married to a Hindu, informed the judges that barring the Valsad trust, she and other Parsi women married to non-Parsi men freely visit such temples elsewhere and there ... (more...)
- December 08, 2017
On Thursday, December 7, Supreme Court bench led by Chief Justice Dipak Misra observed, "The goal of the Act of 1954 is for the parties to the marriage to retain their individual religious identity post marriage". On Thursday, the bench made a decision to evolve an out-of-court solution after Farida Satarawala, also a Parsi married to a Hindu, informed the judges that barring the Valsad trust, she and other Parsi women married to non-Parsi men freely visit such temples elsewhere and there ... (more...)
More Hardik Patel videos surface
- December 08, 2017
In what appears to be a never-ending stream of leaks, five more videos - of a person resembling Patidar leader Hardik Patel with unidentified young women - surfaced on social media again, this time just three days ahead of the first phase of voting for the Gujarat state elections. (more...)
- December 08, 2017
In what appears to be a never-ending stream of leaks, five more videos - of a person resembling Patidar leader Hardik Patel with unidentified young women - surfaced on social media again, this time just three days ahead of the first phase of voting for the Gujarat state elections. (more...)
Accusers Rip Franken's 'Hypocritical' Resignation Speech
- December 08, 2017
Some of the women who accused Sen. "He's the one stepping down". Leeann Tweeden , who in November alleged the comedian-turned-lawmaker groped her chest and forcibly kissed her during a USO tour in 2006, shared her feelings about Franken's decision with CNN reporter MJ Lee. (more...)
- December 08, 2017
Some of the women who accused Sen. "He's the one stepping down". Leeann Tweeden , who in November alleged the comedian-turned-lawmaker groped her chest and forcibly kissed her during a USO tour in 2006, shared her feelings about Franken's decision with CNN reporter MJ Lee. (more...)
Pak allows Jadhav to meet wife, mother on Christmas day
- December 08, 2017
The Pakistan foreign ministry has allowed an Indian High Commission in Islamabad official to accompany the duo. However, Pakistan's foreign ministry later confirmed that India had also requested to send Jadhav's mother along with his wife. (more...)
- December 08, 2017
The Pakistan foreign ministry has allowed an Indian High Commission in Islamabad official to accompany the duo. However, Pakistan's foreign ministry later confirmed that India had also requested to send Jadhav's mother along with his wife. (more...)
Defense Ministry says it will seek funding for long-range cruise missiles
- December 08, 2017
Japan is also looking to mount Lockheed Martin Corp's extended-range Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM-ER) on its F-15 fighters, he said. The fiscal 2017 supplementary budget, expected to receive cabinet approval this month, will include money to introduce the Patriot Advanced Capability Missile Segment Enhancement, which doubles the protective range of the PAC-3 surface-to-air interceptors, as well as the FPS-7 long-range search radar. (more...)
- December 08, 2017
Japan is also looking to mount Lockheed Martin Corp's extended-range Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM-ER) on its F-15 fighters, he said. The fiscal 2017 supplementary budget, expected to receive cabinet approval this month, will include money to introduce the Patriot Advanced Capability Missile Segment Enhancement, which doubles the protective range of the PAC-3 surface-to-air interceptors, as well as the FPS-7 long-range search radar. (more...)
California wildfire claims reach $9B
- December 08, 2017
The insured losses for the wildfires that spread across California in October are now estimated at $9.4bn, Californian insurance commissioner Dave Jones said today. The claims include cover for destruction of over 21,000 homes and 2,800 businesses. Detectives from the Department of Insurance's law enforcement team have educated residents on how to avoid scam artists who prey on residents after disasters, and consumer service teams helped more than 2,000 residents file claims and answered ... (more...)
- December 08, 2017
The insured losses for the wildfires that spread across California in October are now estimated at $9.4bn, Californian insurance commissioner Dave Jones said today. The claims include cover for destruction of over 21,000 homes and 2,800 businesses. Detectives from the Department of Insurance's law enforcement team have educated residents on how to avoid scam artists who prey on residents after disasters, and consumer service teams helped more than 2,000 residents file claims and answered ... (more...)
Berkeley Group shares have shot up: Here's why
- December 08, 2017
The firm expects to generate £1.5bn of profits in the two years to April 2019, with 60pc of that coming this year. For the six months ended 31 October, Berkeley completed 2,117 homes and achieved an average price average selling price of £719,000, up from £655,000 in the same period previous year, to generate a 13.7% increase in revenues to £1.6bn. (more...)
- December 08, 2017
The firm expects to generate £1.5bn of profits in the two years to April 2019, with 60pc of that coming this year. For the six months ended 31 October, Berkeley completed 2,117 homes and achieved an average price average selling price of £719,000, up from £655,000 in the same period previous year, to generate a 13.7% increase in revenues to £1.6bn. (more...)
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