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Trump dismisses report of Kushner's Russian Federation outreach
- May 29, 2017
In yet another tweet, amid criticism of his frequent Twitter rants, Trump wrote: "the Fake News Media works hard at disparaging & demeaning my use of social media because they don't want America to hear the real story!" The Times wrote Sunday that "For Mr. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
In yet another tweet, amid criticism of his frequent Twitter rants, Trump wrote: "the Fake News Media works hard at disparaging & demeaning my use of social media because they don't want America to hear the real story!" The Times wrote Sunday that "For Mr. (more...)
Trump lashes out at leaks, considers staff upheaval
- May 29, 2017
US intelligence operatives reportedly learned about Kushner's interest in backchannel talks through communications that Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak had with Moscow. He added: "I would not be concerned about it". US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania walk to the White House from Marine One after their nine-day tour to the Middle East and Europe. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
US intelligence operatives reportedly learned about Kushner's interest in backchannel talks through communications that Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak had with Moscow. He added: "I would not be concerned about it". US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania walk to the White House from Marine One after their nine-day tour to the Middle East and Europe. (more...)
Manchester investigation at 'full tilt' - another arrested today
- May 29, 2017
A Greater Manchester Police statement said: "We have made significant progress in this fast moving and complex investigation, working with the national counter terrorism policing network and United Kingdom intelligence partners and securing the arrests of 11 people who remain in custody ". (more...)
- May 29, 2017
A Greater Manchester Police statement said: "We have made significant progress in this fast moving and complex investigation, working with the national counter terrorism policing network and United Kingdom intelligence partners and securing the arrests of 11 people who remain in custody ". (more...)
Trump dismisses 'fabricated' report of Kushner's outreach to Russian Federation
- May 29, 2017
And the top-ranking Democrat on the House committee investigating potential collusion between the Trump campaign and Russian Federation called for a review of Kushner's security clearance. Mr Trump - who is said to have met with attorneys at the White House on Sunday - did not falter in his support for Mr Kushner, who has taken a role as a senior White House aide. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
And the top-ranking Democrat on the House committee investigating potential collusion between the Trump campaign and Russian Federation called for a review of Kushner's security clearance. Mr Trump - who is said to have met with attorneys at the White House on Sunday - did not falter in his support for Mr Kushner, who has taken a role as a senior White House aide. (more...)
Heathrow Airport: British Airways still experiencing some disruptions
- May 29, 2017
The airline operated a full schedule at Gatwick on Sunday and virtually all of its scheduled long-haul worldwide flights from Heathrow, although the knock-on effects of the disruption resulted in a reduced short-haul program. The airline offered customers a full refund with the option to rebook for future travel by November. Hotels surrounding the airports were reportedly charging as much as £1,000 to £2,500 for rooms for a night, according to the Sunday Telegraph . (more...)
- May 29, 2017
The airline operated a full schedule at Gatwick on Sunday and virtually all of its scheduled long-haul worldwide flights from Heathrow, although the knock-on effects of the disruption resulted in a reduced short-haul program. The airline offered customers a full refund with the option to rebook for future travel by November. Hotels surrounding the airports were reportedly charging as much as £1,000 to £2,500 for rooms for a night, according to the Sunday Telegraph . (more...)
China Downgraded by Moody's As Debt Increases
- May 29, 2017
The Chinese economy maintains a stable and positive momentum into 2017, with first quarter GDP up to 6.9 percent, further accelerating growth rate by 0.2 percentage points year on year. The government's direct debt burden, which is now at a modest level of less than 40% of GDP, is expected to rise gradually towards 40% of GDP by 2018 and closer to 45% by the end of the decade, in line with the 2016 debt burden for the median of A-rated sovereigns (40.7%). (more...)
- May 29, 2017
The Chinese economy maintains a stable and positive momentum into 2017, with first quarter GDP up to 6.9 percent, further accelerating growth rate by 0.2 percentage points year on year. The government's direct debt burden, which is now at a modest level of less than 40% of GDP, is expected to rise gradually towards 40% of GDP by 2018 and closer to 45% by the end of the decade, in line with the 2016 debt burden for the median of A-rated sovereigns (40.7%). (more...)
'The Square' wins Palme d'Or at Cannes
- May 29, 2017
The concept is that, inside the square , everyone is encouraged to behave responsibly. Starring Mad Men's Elisabeth Moss and The Wire's Dominic West, it had been well-received by critics after being released on 19 May. "It's very much a part of my contribution now, is being able to say, pretty much every 18 months, I'm making a movie with a female director", the actress told the Sydney Morning Herald . (more...)
- May 29, 2017
The concept is that, inside the square , everyone is encouraged to behave responsibly. Starring Mad Men's Elisabeth Moss and The Wire's Dominic West, it had been well-received by critics after being released on 19 May. "It's very much a part of my contribution now, is being able to say, pretty much every 18 months, I'm making a movie with a female director", the actress told the Sydney Morning Herald . (more...)
Woman locked her kids in auto trunk while she shopped
- May 29, 2017
They got out when a bystander went over and got the older child to pull the emergency latch. Castillo was arrested by authorities when she returned to her auto. Maw said that another woman in the parking lot who heard the children screaming knew how to open the trunk from inside. They quickly realized the noise was coming from a child. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
They got out when a bystander went over and got the older child to pull the emergency latch. Castillo was arrested by authorities when she returned to her auto. Maw said that another woman in the parking lot who heard the children screaming knew how to open the trunk from inside. They quickly realized the noise was coming from a child. (more...)
French Socialist President Really Proud of Shaking Trump's Hand
- May 29, 2017
One French diplomat said Macron was insisting on talking more after several years when everyone took France's hard line for granted, making compromise difficult. Trump, still in the midst of his first overseas tour, congratulated Macron on his recent election victory. Macron shared the clip of the handshake on his Twitter page. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
One French diplomat said Macron was insisting on talking more after several years when everyone took France's hard line for granted, making compromise difficult. Trump, still in the midst of his first overseas tour, congratulated Macron on his recent election victory. Macron shared the clip of the handshake on his Twitter page. (more...)
OPEC extends oil output cut by nine months to fight glut
- May 29, 2017
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, as expected, agreed Thursday to extend its current cap on oil production another nine months, now expiring July 1, 2018. A group of non-OPEC producers, including Russian Federation, are also expected to maintain their commitment to the production caps. By keeping production at about 1.8 million barrels a day lower than late 2016's levels, the group is suppressing about 2 percent of global supply. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, as expected, agreed Thursday to extend its current cap on oil production another nine months, now expiring July 1, 2018. A group of non-OPEC producers, including Russian Federation, are also expected to maintain their commitment to the production caps. By keeping production at about 1.8 million barrels a day lower than late 2016's levels, the group is suppressing about 2 percent of global supply. (more...)
OPEC oil cut extension renews Asia's crude supply worries
- May 29, 2017
Oil stockpiles in advanced countries in the OECD jumped by 24 million barrels during the first quarter to a new record of 1.2 billion. Hamid stated that only decisive action from OPEC will boost prices from current levels, which is constantly facing the challenges of increasing USA shale output. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
Oil stockpiles in advanced countries in the OECD jumped by 24 million barrels during the first quarter to a new record of 1.2 billion. Hamid stated that only decisive action from OPEC will boost prices from current levels, which is constantly facing the challenges of increasing USA shale output. (more...)
Moody's downgrading based on inappropriate methodology: China
- May 29, 2017
A spokesman for the Ministry of Finance said Moody's report "overestimated the difficulties faced by China's economy, and underestimated the Chinese government's capability to deepen the supply side structural reform and moderate expansion of gross demand". (more...)
- May 29, 2017
A spokesman for the Ministry of Finance said Moody's report "overestimated the difficulties faced by China's economy, and underestimated the Chinese government's capability to deepen the supply side structural reform and moderate expansion of gross demand". (more...)
Spithill confident with America's Cup to set sail tomorrow
- May 29, 2017
What is the America's Cup? Beginning with the first Round Robin matches tomorrow (27 May), the oldest worldwide sport competition in the world hits the... There were a couple of tactical, match-race situations that decided that race. Oracle made it two wins for the day but were pushed all the way by Emirates Team New Zealand in race five, crossing the finish line six seconds ahead. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
What is the America's Cup? Beginning with the first Round Robin matches tomorrow (27 May), the oldest worldwide sport competition in the world hits the... There were a couple of tactical, match-race situations that decided that race. Oracle made it two wins for the day but were pushed all the way by Emirates Team New Zealand in race five, crossing the finish line six seconds ahead. (more...)
US plans test of defense system to shoot down an ICBM
- May 29, 2017
The Korean Sharing Movement seeks to supply malaria tablets for North Koreans living near their shared border, which would also help prevent the mosquito-borne disease spreading to the South, she added. North Korea fired a ballistic missile Monday morning, according to a statement from South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff. Thornton said the U.S., China and others were also in talks on a future United Nations resolution on North Korea in order to cut the time needed to take action following ... (more...)
- May 29, 2017
The Korean Sharing Movement seeks to supply malaria tablets for North Koreans living near their shared border, which would also help prevent the mosquito-borne disease spreading to the South, she added. North Korea fired a ballistic missile Monday morning, according to a statement from South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff. Thornton said the U.S., China and others were also in talks on a future United Nations resolution on North Korea in order to cut the time needed to take action following ... (more...)
OPEC extends production cuts
- May 29, 2017
With shale oil here to stay, OPEC officials on Thursday said they were reaching out to USA producers to coordinate actions, but acknowledged that their efforts were at the beginning stage. "We will do whatever is necessary", he said. "The front of the curve declined the most, which at least for now implies that the market doesn't quite believe that a tightening and/or backwardation is really coming", said analysts at JBC Energy. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
With shale oil here to stay, OPEC officials on Thursday said they were reaching out to USA producers to coordinate actions, but acknowledged that their efforts were at the beginning stage. "We will do whatever is necessary", he said. "The front of the curve declined the most, which at least for now implies that the market doesn't quite believe that a tightening and/or backwardation is really coming", said analysts at JBC Energy. (more...)
China's credit downgrade could 'reawaken risk'
- May 29, 2017
It said in a statement that the downgrade - the agency's first for the country since 1989 - overestimated the risks to the economy, underestimated Beijing's industrial reform and financial strength and was based on "inappropriate methodology". (more...)
- May 29, 2017
It said in a statement that the downgrade - the agency's first for the country since 1989 - overestimated the risks to the economy, underestimated Beijing's industrial reform and financial strength and was based on "inappropriate methodology". (more...)
Nigeria to maintain crude output as OPEC extends crude cut
- May 29, 2017
Both benchmarks have risen well over 16 percent from their May lows. "A nine-month extension would have little impact on our price forecast for 2017, which is for an annual average of $55 per barrel for Brent", the report read . The post Nigeria to maintain crude output as OPEC extends crude cut appeared first on Vanguard News . In November previous year, OPEC and 11 other non-OPEC producers, including Russian Federation, agreed to cut output by about 1.8 million barrels per day ... (more...)
- May 29, 2017
Both benchmarks have risen well over 16 percent from their May lows. "A nine-month extension would have little impact on our price forecast for 2017, which is for an annual average of $55 per barrel for Brent", the report read . The post Nigeria to maintain crude output as OPEC extends crude cut appeared first on Vanguard News . In November previous year, OPEC and 11 other non-OPEC producers, including Russian Federation, agreed to cut output by about 1.8 million barrels per day ... (more...)
OPEC Extends Production Cuts 9 Months, Impacts Analyzed
- May 29, 2017
That's due to USA shale producers. Brent has averaged $53.90 per barrel so far this year. But as the year moved into March, trader sentiment began to wane, amid skepticism over the cuts' effectiveness at rebalancing the market and uncertainty about OPEC policy beyond the deal's June expiry. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
That's due to USA shale producers. Brent has averaged $53.90 per barrel so far this year. But as the year moved into March, trader sentiment began to wane, amid skepticism over the cuts' effectiveness at rebalancing the market and uncertainty about OPEC policy beyond the deal's June expiry. (more...)
Callon Petroleum Company (NYSE:CPE) Reviewed By Analysts
- May 29, 2017
Moreover, Systematic Fincl Mngmt L P has 0.16% invested in Callon Petroleum Company (NYSE: CPE ) for 652,780 shares. Metropolitan Life Ny reported 103,239 shares. Coherent had 12 analyst reports since August 3, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. Scotiabank set a $18.00 price target on Callon Petroleum Company and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research report on Monday, April 3rd. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
Moreover, Systematic Fincl Mngmt L P has 0.16% invested in Callon Petroleum Company (NYSE: CPE ) for 652,780 shares. Metropolitan Life Ny reported 103,239 shares. Coherent had 12 analyst reports since August 3, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. Scotiabank set a $18.00 price target on Callon Petroleum Company and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research report on Monday, April 3rd. (more...)
Trump Reportedly Told Close Associates U.S. Will Leave Paris Climate Agreement
- May 29, 2017
The leaders issued a collective statement at the close of the talks, saying that they have committed to "strengthening our collective energy security and ensuring open, transparent, liquid, and secure global markets for energy resources and technologies". (more...)
- May 29, 2017
The leaders issued a collective statement at the close of the talks, saying that they have committed to "strengthening our collective energy security and ensuring open, transparent, liquid, and secure global markets for energy resources and technologies". (more...)
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