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Trump campaign chief questions focus on her candidate's health records
- September 14, 2016
And when it comes to who is fit to serve as president, Obama said that Clinton "has more qualifications than pretty much anyone who's ever run for this job" while Trump "isn't fit in any way, shape, or form to represent this country overseas and be its commander-in-chief". (more...)
- September 14, 2016
And when it comes to who is fit to serve as president, Obama said that Clinton "has more qualifications than pretty much anyone who's ever run for this job" while Trump "isn't fit in any way, shape, or form to represent this country overseas and be its commander-in-chief". (more...)
Wells Fargo Apparently Unaware That 5300 Employees Were Scamming Millions of Americans
- September 14, 2016
Acting in most cases without any authority from the account holders, Wells Fargo workers opened an estimated 1.5 million deposit accounts and applied for roughly 565,000 credit card accounts, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). (more...)
- September 14, 2016
Acting in most cases without any authority from the account holders, Wells Fargo workers opened an estimated 1.5 million deposit accounts and applied for roughly 565,000 credit card accounts, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). (more...)
Native Americans to continue pipeline protests
- September 14, 2016
In addition to litigation, members of the tribe have been joined by thousands of Native activists since April in a powerful show of solidarity, occupying the pipeline's site and staging waves of nonviolent action. We urge everyone involved in protest or pipeline activities to adhere to the principles of nonviolence. The Jamestown Sun reported that part of Highway 1806 southbound was closed due in part to protesters of the pipeline. (more...)
- September 14, 2016
In addition to litigation, members of the tribe have been joined by thousands of Native activists since April in a powerful show of solidarity, occupying the pipeline's site and staging waves of nonviolent action. We urge everyone involved in protest or pipeline activities to adhere to the principles of nonviolence. The Jamestown Sun reported that part of Highway 1806 southbound was closed due in part to protesters of the pipeline. (more...)
Russian metals company says river turned red by waste
- September 14, 2016
However, it says there is no danger... This post was syndicated from BusinessDay: News you can trust. It added that "short-term river color staining with iron salts presents no hazards for people and river fauna". Indigenous groups have accused the company of lax safety standards. He said locals are concerned about the Daldykan River because they fish downstream. (more...)
- September 14, 2016
However, it says there is no danger... This post was syndicated from BusinessDay: News you can trust. It added that "short-term river color staining with iron salts presents no hazards for people and river fauna". Indigenous groups have accused the company of lax safety standards. He said locals are concerned about the Daldykan River because they fish downstream. (more...)
Oil prices hit by downward revision to global oil demand
- September 14, 2016
USA crude fell $1.26, or 2.7 percent, to $45.03 a barrel in NY. The Dow Jones industrial average was down 224.83 points, or 1.23 percent, to 18,100.24, the S&P 500 had lost 29.08 points, or 1.35 percent, to 2,129.96 and the Nasdaq Composite had dropped 57.53 points, or 1.1 percent, to 5,154.36. (more...)
- September 14, 2016
USA crude fell $1.26, or 2.7 percent, to $45.03 a barrel in NY. The Dow Jones industrial average was down 224.83 points, or 1.23 percent, to 18,100.24, the S&P 500 had lost 29.08 points, or 1.35 percent, to 2,129.96 and the Nasdaq Composite had dropped 57.53 points, or 1.1 percent, to 5,154.36. (more...)
Invasive sterilization of wild herds on BLM land halted
- September 14, 2016
This isn't the first time the BLM has attracted such criticism. The Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board has recommended that significant management changes be made to address the exploding population of wild horses, and the animal welfare catastrophe that has resulting from the population increase. (more...)
- September 14, 2016
This isn't the first time the BLM has attracted such criticism. The Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board has recommended that significant management changes be made to address the exploding population of wild horses, and the animal welfare catastrophe that has resulting from the population increase. (more...)
Nate Parker dodges questions about rape case at Toronto presser
- September 14, 2016
Glaser added in his CBC report, "We played that clip long because you could hear me there actually asking him a question about whether Fox Searchlight has changed their approach, their strategy because of all the attention on his personal life, that's when... (more...)
- September 14, 2016
Glaser added in his CBC report, "We played that clip long because you could hear me there actually asking him a question about whether Fox Searchlight has changed their approach, their strategy because of all the attention on his personal life, that's when... (more...)
Profits jump at JD Sports
- September 14, 2016
The retailer of sports, fashion and outdoor brands today (13 September) said pre-tax profits for the six months to 30 July surged to GBP77.4m (US$103m) from GBP44.7m in the same period a year ago. It made a number of acquisitions in the period, including in the Netherlands and Portugal. However, Cowgill said the group was well-prepared to deal with the change in circumstances. (more...)
- September 14, 2016
The retailer of sports, fashion and outdoor brands today (13 September) said pre-tax profits for the six months to 30 July surged to GBP77.4m (US$103m) from GBP44.7m in the same period a year ago. It made a number of acquisitions in the period, including in the Netherlands and Portugal. However, Cowgill said the group was well-prepared to deal with the change in circumstances. (more...)
Dollar edges higher despite rate hike uncertainty
- September 14, 2016
Oil prices took a pounding after a leading industry group reduced its global oil demand forecasts. "While participants' recent arguments for and against further tightening mirror those made in the pre-liftoff debate, we find the generally in-line performance of the economy this year hard to square with the policy path that the FOMC has chosen", Goldman wrote. (more...)
- September 14, 2016
Oil prices took a pounding after a leading industry group reduced its global oil demand forecasts. "While participants' recent arguments for and against further tightening mirror those made in the pre-liftoff debate, we find the generally in-line performance of the economy this year hard to square with the policy path that the FOMC has chosen", Goldman wrote. (more...)
Arik Air: Why We Suspended Operations
- September 14, 2016
It means hundreds of passengers have been left stranded across the country after their flights cancelled. At press time, none of Arik's aircraft had been deployed to any destination in Nigeria, West Africa and other routes.A reliable source, who does not want to be named, told Vanguard that the massive debts of the airline to major oil marketers who regularly supply aviation fuel is partially responsible for the current situation of the airline. (more...)
- September 14, 2016
It means hundreds of passengers have been left stranded across the country after their flights cancelled. At press time, none of Arik's aircraft had been deployed to any destination in Nigeria, West Africa and other routes.A reliable source, who does not want to be named, told Vanguard that the massive debts of the airline to major oil marketers who regularly supply aviation fuel is partially responsible for the current situation of the airline. (more...)
Turkey can't launch military operation in Raqqa on its own
- September 14, 2016
Erdogan said USA counterpart Barack Obama floated the idea of joint action against the militants when they met at the G20 summit in China. A Turkish offensive has already pushed the militant group from the border town of Jarablus and Turkish tanks and armored units are advancing toward the Islamic State-controlled town of al-Bab, northwest of Aleppo. (more...)
- September 14, 2016
Erdogan said USA counterpart Barack Obama floated the idea of joint action against the militants when they met at the G20 summit in China. A Turkish offensive has already pushed the militant group from the border town of Jarablus and Turkish tanks and armored units are advancing toward the Islamic State-controlled town of al-Bab, northwest of Aleppo. (more...)
USA remembers victims of 9/11 attack on its 15th anniversary
- September 14, 2016
Like the assassination of John F Kennedy or the death of Princess Diana - it is one of those historic moments when time seemed momentarily to stand still, and somehow every twist and turn of that fateful day was ingrained indelibly on our mind. (more...)
- September 14, 2016
Like the assassination of John F Kennedy or the death of Princess Diana - it is one of those historic moments when time seemed momentarily to stand still, and somehow every twist and turn of that fateful day was ingrained indelibly on our mind. (more...)
Ivanka Trump to join dad to pitch child care plan
- September 14, 2016
The tax benefit will only be available to families earning less than $500,000 (and individuals learning less than $250,000). The plan accounts for lower-income families with no tax liability; they would receive rebates through the existing earned income tax credit. (more...)
- September 14, 2016
The tax benefit will only be available to families earning less than $500,000 (and individuals learning less than $250,000). The plan accounts for lower-income families with no tax liability; they would receive rebates through the existing earned income tax credit. (more...)
PM Modi leaves for Laos to attend ASEAN-India summit
- September 14, 2016
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday departed for Vientiane, Laos, where he will attend the 14th India-Asean Summit and the 11th East Asia Summit. "PM meets President Obama", External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup tweeted with pictures of the two leaders. "We have to join our efforts and cooperate on multiple levels to fight the situation, ' noted the leader in his address to the Summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)". (more...)
- September 14, 2016
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday departed for Vientiane, Laos, where he will attend the 14th India-Asean Summit and the 11th East Asia Summit. "PM meets President Obama", External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup tweeted with pictures of the two leaders. "We have to join our efforts and cooperate on multiple levels to fight the situation, ' noted the leader in his address to the Summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)". (more...)
'Meeting of minds': India, US send strong message to Pakistan on terrorism
- September 14, 2016
On his part, Kerry stressed that cooperation in defence, energy and cyber security should be strengthened between India and the U.S., adding that his government is exploring the possibility of finalising a cyber-framework to protect both countries from new global cyber threats. (more...)
- September 14, 2016
On his part, Kerry stressed that cooperation in defence, energy and cyber security should be strengthened between India and the U.S., adding that his government is exploring the possibility of finalising a cyber-framework to protect both countries from new global cyber threats. (more...)
SolarCity Corp Closes a Second Cash Equity Transaction (SCTY)
- September 14, 2016
George Soros, founder of Soros Fund Management LLC , which advised the SolarCity deal. The syndication of a long-dated, fully-amortizing loan is believed to represent a "first of its kind" for distributed solar assets, according to SolarCity . (more...)
- September 14, 2016
George Soros, founder of Soros Fund Management LLC , which advised the SolarCity deal. The syndication of a long-dated, fully-amortizing loan is believed to represent a "first of its kind" for distributed solar assets, according to SolarCity . (more...)
Wells Fargo fired 5300 employees for creating phony accounts
- September 14, 2016
Wells Fargo will pay US$100 million to the CFPB, the largest fine to date imposed by the bureau, which was created in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis. Employees also issued debit cards and created PINs without telling customers, and created fake email addresses to enroll in online-banking services. The scheme became public thanks in part to a Los Angeles Times investigation in 2013 into the practices at Wells Fargo. (more...)
- September 14, 2016
Wells Fargo will pay US$100 million to the CFPB, the largest fine to date imposed by the bureau, which was created in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis. Employees also issued debit cards and created PINs without telling customers, and created fake email addresses to enroll in online-banking services. The scheme became public thanks in part to a Los Angeles Times investigation in 2013 into the practices at Wells Fargo. (more...)
Trump to unveil new child care affordability policies
- September 14, 2016
Republican Sen. Ron Johnson says he hasn't seen Donald Trump's plan to make child care more affordable, which includes giving new mothers six weeks of paid maternity leave. But his proposals to prod businesses and communities into providing childcare and other services are anathema to conservative orthodoxy. He has previously touted similar programs at his hotels and golf clubs - but The Associated Press has reported that those options are offered to guests and club members, not employees. (more...)
- September 14, 2016
Republican Sen. Ron Johnson says he hasn't seen Donald Trump's plan to make child care more affordable, which includes giving new mothers six weeks of paid maternity leave. But his proposals to prod businesses and communities into providing childcare and other services are anathema to conservative orthodoxy. He has previously touted similar programs at his hotels and golf clubs - but The Associated Press has reported that those options are offered to guests and club members, not employees. (more...)
Mother Teresa Is Named A Saint
- September 14, 2016
A tapestry depicting Mother Teresa of Calcutta, in the facade of Saint Peter's Basilica during a mass for her canonisation in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican on September 4, 2016. Credited as the curer of the sick, Mother Teresa dedicated her life to helping those diagnosed with HIV/AIDS and leprosy. Mother Teresa in 1979 received a Nobel Peace Prize for her humanitarian work. (more...)
- September 14, 2016
A tapestry depicting Mother Teresa of Calcutta, in the facade of Saint Peter's Basilica during a mass for her canonisation in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican on September 4, 2016. Credited as the curer of the sick, Mother Teresa dedicated her life to helping those diagnosed with HIV/AIDS and leprosy. Mother Teresa in 1979 received a Nobel Peace Prize for her humanitarian work. (more...)
Brazilian lawmakers debate stripping ex-speaker of his seat
- September 14, 2016
Ivan Valente, deputy of the PSOL Party (Socialism and Liberty Party) from Sao Paulo, made an impassioned call for his removal, saying that Cunha was corrupt and that he had to go for justice to prevail, before chanting "Cunha Out". "The general defeat of Cunha is also a defeat of Temer". If he had remained speaker, Cunha would have been next in line for the presidency if anything happened to Temer. (more...)
- September 14, 2016
Ivan Valente, deputy of the PSOL Party (Socialism and Liberty Party) from Sao Paulo, made an impassioned call for his removal, saying that Cunha was corrupt and that he had to go for justice to prevail, before chanting "Cunha Out". "The general defeat of Cunha is also a defeat of Temer". If he had remained speaker, Cunha would have been next in line for the presidency if anything happened to Temer. (more...)
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