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United Airlines passenger forcibly removed from overbooked flight
- April 11, 2017
According to Department of Transportation numbers, some 46,000 people were "involuntarily denied boarding" by major airlines in 2015 - although Elliott notes that most of those people were denied boarding in the first place, not dragged off a plane. (more...)
- April 11, 2017
According to Department of Transportation numbers, some 46,000 people were "involuntarily denied boarding" by major airlines in 2015 - although Elliott notes that most of those people were denied boarding in the first place, not dragged off a plane. (more...)
Former Wells Fargo retail chief rejects board report on sales scandal
- April 11, 2017
Longview Partners Guernsey LTD now owns 12,648,573 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $560,079,000 after buying an additional 243,654 shares during the last quarter. TRADEMARK VIOLATION WARNING: "Foresters Asset Management Inc". Sell-side analyst recommendations point to a short term price target of $39.9 on the company shares. (more...)
- April 11, 2017
Longview Partners Guernsey LTD now owns 12,648,573 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $560,079,000 after buying an additional 243,654 shares during the last quarter. TRADEMARK VIOLATION WARNING: "Foresters Asset Management Inc". Sell-side analyst recommendations point to a short term price target of $39.9 on the company shares. (more...)
BHP says cost of Elliott Advisors proposal would outweigh benefits
- April 11, 2017
What Elliott wants Part 2: A de-merger and separate listing for BHP's USA oil-and-gas business on the New York Stock Exchange. The shares surged nearly 5 per cent on the back of the letter before falling back to close up 2.2 per cent after the miner issued a statement insisting that "the costs and associated risks of Elliott's proposal would significantly outweigh any potential benefits". (more...)
- April 11, 2017
What Elliott wants Part 2: A de-merger and separate listing for BHP's USA oil-and-gas business on the New York Stock Exchange. The shares surged nearly 5 per cent on the back of the letter before falling back to close up 2.2 per cent after the miner issued a statement insisting that "the costs and associated risks of Elliott's proposal would significantly outweigh any potential benefits". (more...)
United Kingdom foreign minister cancels planned visit to Moscow over Syria's
- April 11, 2017
Their comments highlight the degree to which questions remain about the nature of USA policy in Syria after President Donald Trump authorised missile strikes against a government air base believed to have been involved in the deployment of chemical weapons against civilians last week. (more...)
- April 11, 2017
Their comments highlight the degree to which questions remain about the nature of USA policy in Syria after President Donald Trump authorised missile strikes against a government air base believed to have been involved in the deployment of chemical weapons against civilians last week. (more...)
New report gives US airlines better grades across the board
- April 11, 2017
The low-priced carrier was the most improved USA airline in 2016, according to the 27th Airline Quality Rating study, which ranks the 12 largest air carriers based upon on-time performance, involuntary denied boardings, mishandled bags and customer complaints. (more...)
- April 11, 2017
The low-priced carrier was the most improved USA airline in 2016, according to the 27th Airline Quality Rating study, which ranks the 12 largest air carriers based upon on-time performance, involuntary denied boardings, mishandled bags and customer complaints. (more...)
Wells Fargo Board faults aggressive culture in sales scandal
- April 11, 2017
The board members said they left thinking that between 200 and 300 employees had been fired for sales practice abuses and the problem was largely concentrated in southern California. But while Tolstedt's total clawbacks, at $67 million, are slightly less than the $69 million that Stumpf lost, there is no question that she is the one painted as the true villain in the board's report. (more...)
- April 11, 2017
The board members said they left thinking that between 200 and 300 employees had been fired for sales practice abuses and the problem was largely concentrated in southern California. But while Tolstedt's total clawbacks, at $67 million, are slightly less than the $69 million that Stumpf lost, there is no question that she is the one painted as the true villain in the board's report. (more...)
Executions in China said to outpace world despite decline
- April 11, 2017
A Foreign Office spokeswoman said: "The UK's opposition to the death penalty is clear; we condemn and do not support it under any circumstances". Human rights activists say China's use of the death penalty remains shrouded in secrecy and still outpaces the rest of the world combined, even after the nation's execution rate fell sharply in recent years. (more...)
- April 11, 2017
A Foreign Office spokeswoman said: "The UK's opposition to the death penalty is clear; we condemn and do not support it under any circumstances". Human rights activists say China's use of the death penalty remains shrouded in secrecy and still outpaces the rest of the world combined, even after the nation's execution rate fell sharply in recent years. (more...)
US scuppers G7 bid to find joint stance on energy and climate
- April 11, 2017
At the conference in Rome on Monday, Italian industry and energy minister Carlo Calenda confirmed that had caused the G7's delay in releasing a statement . It vows to cap warming to "well below" two degrees Celsius compared to late 19th-century levels - an effort that scientists say will require massive cuts in carbon emissions from coal and other fossil fuels. (more...)
- April 11, 2017
At the conference in Rome on Monday, Italian industry and energy minister Carlo Calenda confirmed that had caused the G7's delay in releasing a statement . It vows to cap warming to "well below" two degrees Celsius compared to late 19th-century levels - an effort that scientists say will require massive cuts in carbon emissions from coal and other fossil fuels. (more...)
Trump, Xi establish US-China Comprehensive Dialogue
- April 11, 2017
While the U.S. possesses overwhelming firepower compared to North Korea, an American strike on North Korea could expose South Korea to devastating casualties in retaliation, experts say. sent a naval strike group to the region in a show of force . For more than a year, both during the USA presidential election campaign and following his installation in office, Trump has repeatedly denounced China over trade, alleged currency manipulation, failure to rein in North Korea and Beijing's ... (more...)
- April 11, 2017
While the U.S. possesses overwhelming firepower compared to North Korea, an American strike on North Korea could expose South Korea to devastating casualties in retaliation, experts say. sent a naval strike group to the region in a show of force . For more than a year, both during the USA presidential election campaign and following his installation in office, Trump has repeatedly denounced China over trade, alleged currency manipulation, failure to rein in North Korea and Beijing's ... (more...)
Theresa May defends United Kingdom ties with Saudi Arabia
- April 11, 2017
May is planning to visit Riyadh today (4 April) to meet King Salman. British Prime Minister Theresa May is escorted by Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed al-Jadaan, upon their arrival to Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (more...)
- April 11, 2017
May is planning to visit Riyadh today (4 April) to meet King Salman. British Prime Minister Theresa May is escorted by Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed al-Jadaan, upon their arrival to Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (more...)
United Kingdom publishes White Paper to replace European Union law after Brexit
- April 11, 2017
Still, Tusk's timetable and the European Union draft showed that the European Union was willing to compromise. Speaking in parliament later on Wednesday, May told lawmakers it was "the moment for the country to come together". A majority of Britons voted to leave the European Union at a referendum in June. Tusk's negotiating guidelines of some six or seven pages will set the tone for two years of tough talks to come. (more...)
- April 11, 2017
Still, Tusk's timetable and the European Union draft showed that the European Union was willing to compromise. Speaking in parliament later on Wednesday, May told lawmakers it was "the moment for the country to come together". A majority of Britons voted to leave the European Union at a referendum in June. Tusk's negotiating guidelines of some six or seven pages will set the tone for two years of tough talks to come. (more...)
Hornby Plc (HRN) Receives "Buy" Rating from Numis Securities Ltd
- April 11, 2017
It operates in three divisions: USA and Canada, International and Manufacturing/Wholesale. It has a 8.02 P/E ratio. PHSC plc, through its subsidiaries, provides health, safety, hygiene and environmental consultancy services, as well as security solutions to the public and private sectors. (more...)
- April 11, 2017
It operates in three divisions: USA and Canada, International and Manufacturing/Wholesale. It has a 8.02 P/E ratio. PHSC plc, through its subsidiaries, provides health, safety, hygiene and environmental consultancy services, as well as security solutions to the public and private sectors. (more...)
Susan Rice may have committed a crime, Trump says without providing evidence
- April 11, 2017
He would not say whether there was any new intelligence that would support his claims but said instead that he would explain himself "at the right time ". Some Trump allies have accused Rice of unmasking officials for political reasons. Ultimately, she said no evidence of collusion between Russian officials and Trump associates was found, and that finding was shared by the intelligence community in a report at the end of Obama's term. (more...)
- April 11, 2017
He would not say whether there was any new intelligence that would support his claims but said instead that he would explain himself "at the right time ". Some Trump allies have accused Rice of unmasking officials for political reasons. Ultimately, she said no evidence of collusion between Russian officials and Trump associates was found, and that finding was shared by the intelligence community in a report at the end of Obama's term. (more...)
Video shows guards dragging passenger off United flight
- April 11, 2017
He claimed he was a doctor who needed to be in Louisville to meet with patients on Monday morning. Charles Hobart says the employees were justified in calling law enforcement Sunday night to remove the man because the flight was overbooked and couldn't leave for Louisville, Kentucky, with too many passengers on board. (more...)
- April 11, 2017
He claimed he was a doctor who needed to be in Louisville to meet with patients on Monday morning. Charles Hobart says the employees were justified in calling law enforcement Sunday night to remove the man because the flight was overbooked and couldn't leave for Louisville, Kentucky, with too many passengers on board. (more...)
Investment in renewable energy dips globally as prices fall
- April 11, 2017
First Solar Inc. of the USA and the renewable energy units of Italy's Enel SpA, France's Total SA and Electricite de France SA, and Spain's Acciona SA and Iberdrola SA are among the qualified companies, according to the statement. Investment in renewables in 2016 was roughly double that spent on fossil fuel generation for the fifth year in succession, and the amount of global electricity derived from renewable sources rose to 11.3% last year - mitigating the impact of 1.7 gigatonnes of ... (more...)
- April 11, 2017
First Solar Inc. of the USA and the renewable energy units of Italy's Enel SpA, France's Total SA and Electricite de France SA, and Spain's Acciona SA and Iberdrola SA are among the qualified companies, according to the statement. Investment in renewables in 2016 was roughly double that spent on fossil fuel generation for the fifth year in succession, and the amount of global electricity derived from renewable sources rose to 11.3% last year - mitigating the impact of 1.7 gigatonnes of ... (more...)
Russell Westbrook Makes NBA History With Incredible Individual Record
- April 11, 2017
Westbrook, who joined Robertson as the only players in National Basketball Association history to average a triple-double for a season Friday, finished with 50 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists against Denver. "Very, very blessed", Westbrook told reporters after the game . But since notching his 41st triple-double of the season on Tuesday he had twice fallen short as he vied for number 42. (more...)
- April 11, 2017
Westbrook, who joined Robertson as the only players in National Basketball Association history to average a triple-double for a season Friday, finished with 50 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists against Denver. "Very, very blessed", Westbrook told reporters after the game . But since notching his 41st triple-double of the season on Tuesday he had twice fallen short as he vied for number 42. (more...)
Patriots Preseason Opponents Announced
- April 11, 2017
Houston will host the Super Bowl 51 champions for the Week 2 preseason game which will take place between August 17 through August 21. The first week of the preseason will be August 10-13. The Lions, who are led by general manager and former New England director of pro scouting Bob Quinn, last were on the Patriots' preseason schedule in 2013. (more...)
- April 11, 2017
Houston will host the Super Bowl 51 champions for the Week 2 preseason game which will take place between August 17 through August 21. The first week of the preseason will be August 10-13. The Lions, who are led by general manager and former New England director of pro scouting Bob Quinn, last were on the Patriots' preseason schedule in 2013. (more...)
Ruby Walsh Made A Miraculous Recovery On 25th Fence In Grand National
- April 11, 2017
Fox himself almost missed the ride, only returning to action after a broken wrist earlier in the week, and the mount on One For Arthur was just his fifth since his return. "We just wanted a horse to have some fun", a giddy Thomson told The Associated Press, with a glass of champagne in her hand. "He's wonderful. He's improved every time ". (more...)
- April 11, 2017
Fox himself almost missed the ride, only returning to action after a broken wrist earlier in the week, and the mount on One For Arthur was just his fifth since his return. "We just wanted a horse to have some fun", a giddy Thomson told The Associated Press, with a glass of champagne in her hand. "He's wonderful. He's improved every time ". (more...)
USA agrees to sell fighter jets to Nigeria, military officials confirm
- April 11, 2017
The Super Tucano A-29 aircraft, an agile, propeller-driven plane with reconnaissance and surveillance as well as attack capabilities, is made by Brazil's Embraer. Under Obama, the US said Bahrain failed to make promised political and human rights reforms after its Sunni-ruled government crushed Arab Spring protests five years ago. (more...)
- April 11, 2017
The Super Tucano A-29 aircraft, an agile, propeller-driven plane with reconnaissance and surveillance as well as attack capabilities, is made by Brazil's Embraer. Under Obama, the US said Bahrain failed to make promised political and human rights reforms after its Sunni-ruled government crushed Arab Spring protests five years ago. (more...)
President Trump Signs Executive Orders on Trade
- April 11, 2017
US President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders meant to step up trade enforcement. In a second executive order Trump will order the government to look at ways the United States can better recover trade duties on products that are subsidized by foreign governments or dumped on the USA market. (more...)
- April 11, 2017
US President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders meant to step up trade enforcement. In a second executive order Trump will order the government to look at ways the United States can better recover trade duties on products that are subsidized by foreign governments or dumped on the USA market. (more...)
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