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North Korean official says will continue missile tests
- April 18, 2017
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Moscow could not accept North Korea's "reckless nuclear actions" but the United States should not take unilateral action against it. What is different right now though, according to James Kim of the Asan Institute for Policy Studies in Seoul , is that the Trump administration appears determined to find a new approach to North Korean leadership. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Moscow could not accept North Korea's "reckless nuclear actions" but the United States should not take unilateral action against it. What is different right now though, according to James Kim of the Asan Institute for Policy Studies in Seoul , is that the Trump administration appears determined to find a new approach to North Korean leadership. (more...)
Asia stocks slip amid North Korea concerns, dollar up on Mnuchin comments
- April 18, 2017
Liu add psychological pressure on the market, which has been trading within a narrow range", said Shen Meng, director at Chanson & Co, an investment firm, "We are seeing a quick shift in market mechanism where speculation will face greater clampdown and yield smaller returns". (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Liu add psychological pressure on the market, which has been trading within a narrow range", said Shen Meng, director at Chanson & Co, an investment firm, "We are seeing a quick shift in market mechanism where speculation will face greater clampdown and yield smaller returns". (more...)
European Leaders Respond Cautiously to Turkey Vote
- April 18, 2017
The board's unprecedented decision to accept as valid ballots that did not bear the official stamp has led to outrage among opposition parties . Cakirozer said: "At the moment this is a dubious vote". Following decisions by German and Dutch authorities to block pro-Erdogan rallies in their countries ahead of the referendum, the Turkish president characterized his European opponents as the "grandchildren of Nazism". (more...)
- April 18, 2017
The board's unprecedented decision to accept as valid ballots that did not bear the official stamp has led to outrage among opposition parties . Cakirozer said: "At the moment this is a dubious vote". Following decisions by German and Dutch authorities to block pro-Erdogan rallies in their countries ahead of the referendum, the Turkish president characterized his European opponents as the "grandchildren of Nazism". (more...)
Korea displays new types of ballistic missiles
- April 18, 2017
Unlike at some previous parades attended by Kim Jong-un, there did not appear to be a senior Chinese official in attendance. North Korean soldiers march and shout slogans during a military parade marking the 105th birth anniversary of country's founding father Kim Il Sung in Pyongyang. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Unlike at some previous parades attended by Kim Jong-un, there did not appear to be a senior Chinese official in attendance. North Korean soldiers march and shout slogans during a military parade marking the 105th birth anniversary of country's founding father Kim Il Sung in Pyongyang. (more...)
Pence: 'Era of strategic patience' with North Korea is over
- April 18, 2017
Pence told reporters near the Demilitarized Zone separating North and South Korea that President Trump is hopeful that China will use its "extraordinary levers" to pressure the North to abandon its weapons. "Secondly, President Trump has a very different approach to North Korea than President Obama, who practiced what was called 'strategic patience.' Essentially trying to put pressure on North Korea and hoping it would come back to the negotiating table". (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Pence told reporters near the Demilitarized Zone separating North and South Korea that President Trump is hopeful that China will use its "extraordinary levers" to pressure the North to abandon its weapons. "Secondly, President Trump has a very different approach to North Korea than President Obama, who practiced what was called 'strategic patience.' Essentially trying to put pressure on North Korea and hoping it would come back to the negotiating table". (more...)
Trump attends Easter service at Episcopal church
- April 18, 2017
There is a clear value to Mar-a-Lago, though. Judicial Watch's president, Tom Fitton, said that Donald needs to be aware of how much his trips cost taxpayers. "We will see what happens!" It'd be far easier to overlook Trump's recreational habits if he hadn't just run a campaign promising not to go golfing all the time . (more...)
- April 18, 2017
There is a clear value to Mar-a-Lago, though. Judicial Watch's president, Tom Fitton, said that Donald needs to be aware of how much his trips cost taxpayers. "We will see what happens!" It'd be far easier to overlook Trump's recreational habits if he hadn't just run a campaign promising not to go golfing all the time . (more...)
Wells Fargo posts flat profit as potential customers shun the bank
- April 18, 2017
Wells Fargo & Co has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $54.12. Alpha Windward LLC raised its stake in shares of Wells Fargo & Co by 0.6% in the third quarter. The stock was sold at an average price of $59.02, for a total transaction of $6,946,890.08. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website . (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Wells Fargo & Co has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $54.12. Alpha Windward LLC raised its stake in shares of Wells Fargo & Co by 0.6% in the third quarter. The stock was sold at an average price of $59.02, for a total transaction of $6,946,890.08. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website . (more...)
United Airlines will refund ticket fares for all Flight 3411 passengers
- April 18, 2017
The department said it is continuing its investigation. Dao refused, explaining he was a doctor with urgent appointments in Louisville the next day. Video of the incident has been shown around the world. A spokeswoman for Dao's attorneys at the law firm Corboy & Demetrio said a press conference to discuss the petition would be held Thursday. I have committed to our customers and our employees that we are going to fix what's broken so this never happens again. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
The department said it is continuing its investigation. Dao refused, explaining he was a doctor with urgent appointments in Louisville the next day. Video of the incident has been shown around the world. A spokeswoman for Dao's attorneys at the law firm Corboy & Demetrio said a press conference to discuss the petition would be held Thursday. I have committed to our customers and our employees that we are going to fix what's broken so this never happens again. (more...)
Get relief on Tax Day with these freebies and deals
- April 18, 2017
Of course, there is a limit of one per customer. Look below for a list of top deals on Tax Day, which is on Tuesday, April 18. Bruegger's Bagels: Get a Big Bagel Bundle for $10.40 from April 12-19. It's dine-in only and is limited to one offer per guest. Maybe you'll snag free dinner, treats, and even a massage on April 18 once the dreaded deed is done. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Of course, there is a limit of one per customer. Look below for a list of top deals on Tax Day, which is on Tuesday, April 18. Bruegger's Bagels: Get a Big Bagel Bundle for $10.40 from April 12-19. It's dine-in only and is limited to one offer per guest. Maybe you'll snag free dinner, treats, and even a massage on April 18 once the dreaded deed is done. (more...)
Turkey's referendum and what's next
- April 18, 2017
Although the margin fell short of the sweeping victory Mr Erdogan had sought in the landmark referendum, it could nevertheless cement his hold on power in Turkey. Nationalist Action Party head Devlet Bahceli said in a statement that Turkish voters chose of their free will to move the country from a parliamentary to a presidential system of government. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Although the margin fell short of the sweeping victory Mr Erdogan had sought in the landmark referendum, it could nevertheless cement his hold on power in Turkey. Nationalist Action Party head Devlet Bahceli said in a statement that Turkish voters chose of their free will to move the country from a parliamentary to a presidential system of government. (more...)
South Korea's Ex-President Park Geun-hye Indicted on Corruption Charges
- April 18, 2017
Moon Jae-in and Ahn Cheol-soo, leading contenders in the election next month to select Park's successor, were both opposition politicians and vocal critics of her four-year rule, which they said symbolized a government that served the privileged rather than the common good and that continued corrupt ties with big businesses. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Moon Jae-in and Ahn Cheol-soo, leading contenders in the election next month to select Park's successor, were both opposition politicians and vocal critics of her four-year rule, which they said symbolized a government that served the privileged rather than the common good and that continued corrupt ties with big businesses. (more...)
Alaska oil well leaking gas in northern part of state
- April 18, 2017
The leak was initially discovered Friday morning when BP employees saw crude oil spraying out of the top of it. "The well is now venting gas, which caused an initial spray of crude oil that impacted the well pad", DEC said. A BP spokesman said details of what caused the loss of control were not available. They claim that two leaks had sprung, one at the well's top and one at the well's bottom. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
The leak was initially discovered Friday morning when BP employees saw crude oil spraying out of the top of it. "The well is now venting gas, which caused an initial spray of crude oil that impacted the well pad", DEC said. A BP spokesman said details of what caused the loss of control were not available. They claim that two leaks had sprung, one at the well's top and one at the well's bottom. (more...)
BJP releases manifesto for upcoming municipal polls
- April 18, 2017
The elections for the 272 wards of the three municipal corporations in New Delhi are due on April 23. Asserting that his dispensation has done a remarkable job in every field, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today said even ex-CM Sheila Dikshit's 15-year rule can not match the work done by his government in its two years so far. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
The elections for the 272 wards of the three municipal corporations in New Delhi are due on April 23. Asserting that his dispensation has done a remarkable job in every field, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today said even ex-CM Sheila Dikshit's 15-year rule can not match the work done by his government in its two years so far. (more...)
Raiders owner Mark Davis, other National Football League reaction on passing of Dan Rooney
- April 18, 2017
FILE-In this October 21, 2002 photo shows Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney , left, visiting with former Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame quarterback Terry Bradshaw during a halftime welcome home ceremony for Bradshaw, in Pi. - Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf. Operating the team since the 1960's, Rooney took over the family legacy from his father who founded the franchise. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
FILE-In this October 21, 2002 photo shows Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney , left, visiting with former Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame quarterback Terry Bradshaw during a halftime welcome home ceremony for Bradshaw, in Pi. - Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf. Operating the team since the 1960's, Rooney took over the family legacy from his father who founded the franchise. (more...)
Tribunal dismisses Cyrus Mistry's plea against Tata Sons
- April 18, 2017
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Monday dismissed the waiver application filed by Shapoorji Pallonji Group companies against Tata Sons. The NCLT, by its order dated March 6, 2017 , had held that the claims made by the Shapoorji Pallonji Group companies, espousing the case of Mr. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Monday dismissed the waiver application filed by Shapoorji Pallonji Group companies against Tata Sons. The NCLT, by its order dated March 6, 2017 , had held that the claims made by the Shapoorji Pallonji Group companies, espousing the case of Mr. (more...)
China, Russia chasing U.S. ship near Korean Peninsula
- April 18, 2017
China and Russian Federation have launched military intelligence vessels to "chase down" the U.S. warship Donald Trump dispatched to the North Korean Peninsula, the Japanese government has reportedly revealed. China has sought to enlist Russia's help to cool tensions over North Korea amid fears among Beijing's leaders that hostilities between the United States and Pyongyang are imminent. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
China and Russian Federation have launched military intelligence vessels to "chase down" the U.S. warship Donald Trump dispatched to the North Korean Peninsula, the Japanese government has reportedly revealed. China has sought to enlist Russia's help to cool tensions over North Korea amid fears among Beijing's leaders that hostilities between the United States and Pyongyang are imminent. (more...)
Doctor Dragged from United Flight Sues, but He Has a Record
- April 18, 2017
On Wednesday Dao's lawyers filed an emergency request at the IL state court to require United and the city of Chicago to preserve the recordings, cockpit voice recordings, passenger list, and other evidence pertaining to the incident on Sunday night. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
On Wednesday Dao's lawyers filed an emergency request at the IL state court to require United and the city of Chicago to preserve the recordings, cockpit voice recordings, passenger list, and other evidence pertaining to the incident on Sunday night. (more...)
United Airlines passenger dragged from plane: 'everything' is injured
- April 18, 2017
The airline had offered vouchers worth up to $800 for passengers to give up their seats, but no one took the offer. "This will never happen again on a United flight". When no one volunteered, the crew ordered 69-year-old David Dao to vacate his place. Three of the officers involved in the situation are now on leave. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
The airline had offered vouchers worth up to $800 for passengers to give up their seats, but no one took the offer. "This will never happen again on a United flight". When no one volunteered, the crew ordered 69-year-old David Dao to vacate his place. Three of the officers involved in the situation are now on leave. (more...)
Wells Fargo Knew About Fake Account Problem For 15 Years
- April 18, 2017
Sanger said the report showed the board had taken the appropriate action with the information it was given and had revamped compensation, leadership and its own structure to make sure such abuses did not reappear. Pam Conboy, who was the regional president for Wells Fargo's Arizona business, actually encouraged duplicate accounts and that Carrie Tolstedt, the head of Wells Fargo's entire consumer banking business, held Conboy as a model of success in the company. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Sanger said the report showed the board had taken the appropriate action with the information it was given and had revamped compensation, leadership and its own structure to make sure such abuses did not reappear. Pam Conboy, who was the regional president for Wells Fargo's Arizona business, actually encouraged duplicate accounts and that Carrie Tolstedt, the head of Wells Fargo's entire consumer banking business, held Conboy as a model of success in the company. (more...)
Trump warns North Korea: 'Gotta behave'
- April 18, 2017
That led North Korea to issue routine threats of attacks on its rivals if they show signs of aggression. South Korea has sent about 500 personnel and planes. threats of military action and these reflect Pyongyang's determination to "counter nukes and ICBM in kind", he said, referring to intercontinental ballistic missiles. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
That led North Korea to issue routine threats of attacks on its rivals if they show signs of aggression. South Korea has sent about 500 personnel and planes. threats of military action and these reflect Pyongyang's determination to "counter nukes and ICBM in kind", he said, referring to intercontinental ballistic missiles. (more...)
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