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Govt reports Indian Scorpene submarines data leak by overseas source
- September 05, 2016
The $3.5 billion contract for these six Scorpenes was placed on French defence contractor DCNS and these most advanced state of the art submarines are being built at the Mazagon shipyard in Mumbai. The DCNS also implied that the leak might have occurred at India's end, rather than from France. Analysts say the leak is a blow to India's navy and could compromise its underwater combat capabilities. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
The $3.5 billion contract for these six Scorpenes was placed on French defence contractor DCNS and these most advanced state of the art submarines are being built at the Mazagon shipyard in Mumbai. The DCNS also implied that the leak might have occurred at India's end, rather than from France. Analysts say the leak is a blow to India's navy and could compromise its underwater combat capabilities. (more...)
Giants awarded defensive tackle Robert Thomas on waivers
- September 05, 2016
In addition to two years with the Redskins, Thomas has had cups of coffee with the Seattle Seahawks, New England Patriots, Miami Dolphins and, obviously, the aforementioned Panthers . Thomas then was on practice squads of the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots before joining the Dolphins on December 1. Thomas (6-foot-3, 325 pounds) had been claimed off waivers by the Panthers from the Miami Dolphins earlier this year. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
In addition to two years with the Redskins, Thomas has had cups of coffee with the Seattle Seahawks, New England Patriots, Miami Dolphins and, obviously, the aforementioned Panthers . Thomas then was on practice squads of the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots before joining the Dolphins on December 1. Thomas (6-foot-3, 325 pounds) had been claimed off waivers by the Panthers from the Miami Dolphins earlier this year. (more...)
Altice seeks SFR share exchange to streamline ownership structure
- September 05, 2016
In line with its new strategy, Altice has agreed to acquire two of its suppliers. In addition, Altice said it also intends to launch Altice Studios, which will create original movies and TV series, and Altice Channel Factory, which will create new TV channels. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
In line with its new strategy, Altice has agreed to acquire two of its suppliers. In addition, Altice said it also intends to launch Altice Studios, which will create original movies and TV series, and Altice Channel Factory, which will create new TV channels. (more...)
More drugs will have skyrocketing prices -- Derek Popp
- September 05, 2016
Under Clinton's plan, a "dedicated group" of officials from health and safety federal agencies would be formed and tasked "with protecting consumers from outlier price increases". Mike Castagna, MannKind's chief commercial officer, told The American Journal of Managed Care that while "it's a different pathway", there would be an opportunity to bring the product to market at a less expensive price. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
Under Clinton's plan, a "dedicated group" of officials from health and safety federal agencies would be formed and tasked "with protecting consumers from outlier price increases". Mike Castagna, MannKind's chief commercial officer, told The American Journal of Managed Care that while "it's a different pathway", there would be an opportunity to bring the product to market at a less expensive price. (more...)
Saudi Arabia tightens up hajj planning to avoid repeat of 2015 disaster
- September 05, 2016
Muslim brothers and sisters across the world! According to their statement, it has all been consistent tales of misinformation, deceit and frustrations as a result of a complete breakdown of official communication from Hajj authorities. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
Muslim brothers and sisters across the world! According to their statement, it has all been consistent tales of misinformation, deceit and frustrations as a result of a complete breakdown of official communication from Hajj authorities. (more...)
Is The Stock Market Open On Labor Day?
- September 05, 2016
So if you're at a barbecue, the beach or just relaxing in the backyard today, take a moment to think about the real meaning of Labor Day . Let's take a closer look at the origin and significance of this unique and important national holiday . (more...)
- September 05, 2016
So if you're at a barbecue, the beach or just relaxing in the backyard today, take a moment to think about the real meaning of Labor Day . Let's take a closer look at the origin and significance of this unique and important national holiday . (more...)
UK survey shows business activity rebounds in August
- September 05, 2016
Immediately following the release of the PMI figures sterling rose 0.63% against the USA dollar this morning to reach $1.337. Output picked up after new work grew at its fastest pace for four months, after the pound's slump to 31-year lows following the European Union referendum result lifted the demand for exports and bolstered United Kingdom tourism. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
Immediately following the release of the PMI figures sterling rose 0.63% against the USA dollar this morning to reach $1.337. Output picked up after new work grew at its fastest pace for four months, after the pound's slump to 31-year lows following the European Union referendum result lifted the demand for exports and bolstered United Kingdom tourism. (more...)
Satellite owner says SpaceX owes it $50 million or a free flight
- September 05, 2016
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk was quick to point out the explosion was actually a "fast fire not an explosion ", but whatever it's called the result is the same: the destruction of a $62 million rocket. The company said that it will use two other launch pads, in California and Florida, to continue to launch its Falcon 9 rockets. "Both pads are capable of supporting Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy launches,"' the company said. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk was quick to point out the explosion was actually a "fast fire not an explosion ", but whatever it's called the result is the same: the destruction of a $62 million rocket. The company said that it will use two other launch pads, in California and Florida, to continue to launch its Falcon 9 rockets. "Both pads are capable of supporting Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy launches,"' the company said. (more...)
Trudeau leaves today for China
- September 05, 2016
Asked about the remarks, Saint-Jacques denied that the two sides had agreed to begin formal negotiations. Conservative trade critic Gerry Ritz, who served as agriculture minister under former prime minister Stephen Harper, expressed misgivings about the Liberal government's ability to resolve the dispute, given that Canada's softwood lumber deal with the US remains unrenewed. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
Asked about the remarks, Saint-Jacques denied that the two sides had agreed to begin formal negotiations. Conservative trade critic Gerry Ritz, who served as agriculture minister under former prime minister Stephen Harper, expressed misgivings about the Liberal government's ability to resolve the dispute, given that Canada's softwood lumber deal with the US remains unrenewed. (more...)
Woodside buys into BHP's Scarborough gas assets
- September 05, 2016
The company will also acquire a 50 percent interest in WA-61-R and WA-63-R which contain the Jupiter and Thebe gas fields. "We look forward to working with ExxonMobil and BHP Billiton following completion of the transaction to progress commercialization of these world-class resources", he said. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
The company will also acquire a 50 percent interest in WA-61-R and WA-63-R which contain the Jupiter and Thebe gas fields. "We look forward to working with ExxonMobil and BHP Billiton following completion of the transaction to progress commercialization of these world-class resources", he said. (more...)
Duterte tells Obama not to question him about drug killings
- September 05, 2016
Duterte threatened to curse out the USA commander in chief if Obama brings up the extrajudicial killings by Philippine authorities in a sweeping crackdown on drug trafficking. Malacanang said the President was set to attend bilateral meetings with nine heads of state on the sidelines of the summit, including with US President Barack Obama on Tuesday. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
Duterte threatened to curse out the USA commander in chief if Obama brings up the extrajudicial killings by Philippine authorities in a sweeping crackdown on drug trafficking. Malacanang said the President was set to attend bilateral meetings with nine heads of state on the sidelines of the summit, including with US President Barack Obama on Tuesday. (more...)
Truckers block Calais to demand closure of migrant camp
- September 05, 2016
Channel Tunnel operator EuroTunnel advised motorists in France heading to Calais to follow one of its suggested alternative routes, but says its services are operating to schedule. Migrants have even been deliberately causing vehicle crashes on the roads to the port by hurling large objects at cars and then stowing away on lorries caught up in the traffic jams that pile up behind. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
Channel Tunnel operator EuroTunnel advised motorists in France heading to Calais to follow one of its suggested alternative routes, but says its services are operating to schedule. Migrants have even been deliberately causing vehicle crashes on the roads to the port by hurling large objects at cars and then stowing away on lorries caught up in the traffic jams that pile up behind. (more...)
China, US pledge to refrain from competitive currency devaluations
- September 05, 2016
The tussles continued as the Chinese reportedly cut American press access to the bilateral events. "We want to be even more outward looking around the whole of the world, and Australia, with our long-standing ties and our close relationship, will be one of the first countries we will be looking to", she said. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
The tussles continued as the Chinese reportedly cut American press access to the bilateral events. "We want to be even more outward looking around the whole of the world, and Australia, with our long-standing ties and our close relationship, will be one of the first countries we will be looking to", she said. (more...)
Tropical storm system could skirt Middle Georgia
- September 05, 2016
Southwest Louisiana will not be impacted by this system as we will benefit from drier air being pulled our direction once the system makes landfall and pushes up portions of the east coast over the weekend. On the west side, a tropical storm warning is in effect now to Destin, Fla. Between 5 and 10 inches of rain were expected with higher amounts in some areas. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
Southwest Louisiana will not be impacted by this system as we will benefit from drier air being pulled our direction once the system makes landfall and pushes up portions of the east coast over the weekend. On the west side, a tropical storm warning is in effect now to Destin, Fla. Between 5 and 10 inches of rain were expected with higher amounts in some areas. (more...)
Matt Shoemaker: Matt Shoemaker drilled in head by line drive
- September 05, 2016
Matt Shoemaker was hit in the head with a line drive during Sunday's game. Hit Matt Shoemaker right in the side of the head. Seager's liner had an exit velocity of 105 miles per hour, according to MLB Statcast. The Angels hit seven first-inning home runs in the three-game series. Far secondary to Shoemaker's condition, the Angels took two of three in the series, providing another damaging blow to Seattle's fleeting postseason hopes. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
Matt Shoemaker was hit in the head with a line drive during Sunday's game. Hit Matt Shoemaker right in the side of the head. Seager's liner had an exit velocity of 105 miles per hour, according to MLB Statcast. The Angels hit seven first-inning home runs in the three-game series. Far secondary to Shoemaker's condition, the Angels took two of three in the series, providing another damaging blow to Seattle's fleeting postseason hopes. (more...)
Satellite owner says SpaceX owes it $US50m
- September 05, 2016
The Federal Aviation Administration has sent seven people to Florida to supervise investigation of the disaster that happened earlier, said FAA spokesman Hank Price. SpaceX maintains insurance for its rocket launches, so the immediate financial hit to the company probably isn't as big as you might think. According to a report in Gizmodo News by Sophie Kleeman, "We are now in the early process of reviewing approximately 3,000 channels of telemetry and video data covering a time period of ... (more...)
- September 05, 2016
The Federal Aviation Administration has sent seven people to Florida to supervise investigation of the disaster that happened earlier, said FAA spokesman Hank Price. SpaceX maintains insurance for its rocket launches, so the immediate financial hit to the company probably isn't as big as you might think. According to a report in Gizmodo News by Sophie Kleeman, "We are now in the early process of reviewing approximately 3,000 channels of telemetry and video data covering a time period of ... (more...)
SpaceX going through data to pinpoint explosion's cause
- September 05, 2016
As far as the agreement on sale of Spacecom to China's Beijing Xinwei is concerned, Spacecom says that the two companies are examining adjustment of the agreement between them in the light of the failure with the Amos 6 satellite . (more...)
- September 05, 2016
As far as the agreement on sale of Spacecom to China's Beijing Xinwei is concerned, Spacecom says that the two companies are examining adjustment of the agreement between them in the light of the failure with the Amos 6 satellite . (more...)
Fed's Fischer says US job market 'very close' to full strength
- September 05, 2016
The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major currencies , was up 0.83 per cent at 95.562 in late trading on Friday, the highest level in three weeks. Gold futures slipped to a one-month low Monday morning in the USA amid pressure from a surging dollar, which was ignited by last week's Federal Reserve meeting in Wyoming. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major currencies , was up 0.83 per cent at 95.562 in late trading on Friday, the highest level in three weeks. Gold futures slipped to a one-month low Monday morning in the USA amid pressure from a surging dollar, which was ignited by last week's Federal Reserve meeting in Wyoming. (more...)
Disappointed we lost but good we fought: Lokesh Rahul
- September 05, 2016
West Indies: Johnson Charles, Andre Fletcher (wk), Evin Lewis, Marlon Samuels, Lendl Simmons, Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell, Dwayne Bravo, Carlos Brathwaite (capt), Sunil Narine, Samuel Badree. Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's decision to insert the opposition in backfired as the West Indies batsmen rained 13 fours and 21 sixes on a flat pitch at Lauderhill ground. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
West Indies: Johnson Charles, Andre Fletcher (wk), Evin Lewis, Marlon Samuels, Lendl Simmons, Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell, Dwayne Bravo, Carlos Brathwaite (capt), Sunil Narine, Samuel Badree. Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's decision to insert the opposition in backfired as the West Indies batsmen rained 13 fours and 21 sixes on a flat pitch at Lauderhill ground. (more...)
UK lawmakers to debate second EU membership referendum
- September 05, 2016
British Prime Minister Theresa May cast doubt on Sunday on the effectiveness of "points-based" immigration systems that screen applicants on the basis of factors like education and skills, setting up a potential conflict with some of her own ministers. (more...)
- September 05, 2016
British Prime Minister Theresa May cast doubt on Sunday on the effectiveness of "points-based" immigration systems that screen applicants on the basis of factors like education and skills, setting up a potential conflict with some of her own ministers. (more...)
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