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United Nations blames Syrian government for obstructing aid to Aleppo
- September 16, 2016
However, some 20 trucks carrying U.N aid and destined for rebel-held eastern Aleppo remained in the customs area on the border with Turkey on Wednesday "because of lack of de facto assurances of safe passage by all parties", Jens Laerke, deputy spokesman for the United Nations office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, told The Associated Press in an email. (more...)
- September 16, 2016
However, some 20 trucks carrying U.N aid and destined for rebel-held eastern Aleppo remained in the customs area on the border with Turkey on Wednesday "because of lack of de facto assurances of safe passage by all parties", Jens Laerke, deputy spokesman for the United Nations office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, told The Associated Press in an email. (more...)
Big deal: German company buys Monsanto for $66 billion
- September 16, 2016
Some organizations that advocate for farmers worry reduced competition will force up prices on necessary products. The Bayer-Monsanto deal will be the largest ever involving a German buyer, beating Daimler's tie-up with Chrysler in 1998, which valued the USA carmaker at more than $40 billion. (more...)
- September 16, 2016
Some organizations that advocate for farmers worry reduced competition will force up prices on necessary products. The Bayer-Monsanto deal will be the largest ever involving a German buyer, beating Daimler's tie-up with Chrysler in 1998, which valued the USA carmaker at more than $40 billion. (more...)
Tesla Motors' Musk heralds 3-times improvement in safety
- September 16, 2016
Once installed, drivers will need to pull over and restart the auto to use Tesla's Autosteer feature, which allows the vehicle to steer itself as part of its Autopilot system, the company said. Musk claimed the update would make Tesla vehicles using Autopilot three times safer than other cars. And with this update it should improve its safety. (more...)
- September 16, 2016
Once installed, drivers will need to pull over and restart the auto to use Tesla's Autosteer feature, which allows the vehicle to steer itself as part of its Autopilot system, the company said. Musk claimed the update would make Tesla vehicles using Autopilot three times safer than other cars. And with this update it should improve its safety. (more...)
Clinton back on campaign trail after taking time off
- September 16, 2016
The Sept 2-11 online poll found that 46 percent of American adults said they were "very concerned" about Clinton's use of a personal email account, while 47 percent said the same about donations from foreign governments or corporations to the Clinton Foundation. (more...)
- September 16, 2016
The Sept 2-11 online poll found that 46 percent of American adults said they were "very concerned" about Clinton's use of a personal email account, while 47 percent said the same about donations from foreign governments or corporations to the Clinton Foundation. (more...)
Stocks tumble as weaker forecast sends oil prices lower
- September 16, 2016
Brent crude settled up 74 cents, or 1.6 percent, at $46.59 a barrel, while us crude settled up 33 cents, or 0.76 percent, at $43.91. "All the talk about a possible rate hike in September turned out to be noise". Core wholesale inflation, which excludes volatile energy and food prices, rose just 0.1 percent in August and 1 percent over the past year. The price of oil has plunged over the last two years as an enormous supply glut built up while growth in demand slowed. (more...)
- September 16, 2016
Brent crude settled up 74 cents, or 1.6 percent, at $46.59 a barrel, while us crude settled up 33 cents, or 0.76 percent, at $43.91. "All the talk about a possible rate hike in September turned out to be noise". Core wholesale inflation, which excludes volatile energy and food prices, rose just 0.1 percent in August and 1 percent over the past year. The price of oil has plunged over the last two years as an enormous supply glut built up while growth in demand slowed. (more...)
Bernard Tomic takes Nick Kyrgios as an example
- September 16, 2016
It reflects the progress on its Australian and ATP rankings, where it rose by 14 positions compared to previous year and now occupies 16th place. However Tomic will get a chance to redeem himself on his favoured grass surface at a venue where he has enjoyed plenty of success. (more...)
- September 16, 2016
It reflects the progress on its Australian and ATP rankings, where it rose by 14 positions compared to previous year and now occupies 16th place. However Tomic will get a chance to redeem himself on his favoured grass surface at a venue where he has enjoyed plenty of success. (more...)
Suspicious item diverts United flight from Newark
- September 16, 2016
Passengers were told to use the east side passenger drop-off area until the west side Level 6 area was reopened. "Those airlines are working alternate accommodations to get peoples' bags checked in as needed", said DIA spokesman Heath Montgomery in a statement. (more...)
- September 16, 2016
Passengers were told to use the east side passenger drop-off area until the west side Level 6 area was reopened. "Those airlines are working alternate accommodations to get peoples' bags checked in as needed", said DIA spokesman Heath Montgomery in a statement. (more...)
Draymond Green Says Kevin Hart Sucks At Basketball
- September 16, 2016
But before that nugget, Green laughed thinking about Olympic and now new Warriors teammate Kevin Durant , who proudly donned his gold at Monday's 49ers-Rams game in northern California. "Everybody knows you won it KD, give it a break'". It's the least he could do to quiet Draymond Green's barbs. According to Green , he and the rest of his teammates shamed Durant in their group text so much that he has finally chose to stop wearing it out in public. (more...)
- September 16, 2016
But before that nugget, Green laughed thinking about Olympic and now new Warriors teammate Kevin Durant , who proudly donned his gold at Monday's 49ers-Rams game in northern California. "Everybody knows you won it KD, give it a break'". It's the least he could do to quiet Draymond Green's barbs. According to Green , he and the rest of his teammates shamed Durant in their group text so much that he has finally chose to stop wearing it out in public. (more...)
Ford confirms small car production moving from US to Mexico
- September 16, 2016
Ford Motor chief executive Mark Fields talked to Reuters on Tuesday, as the company plans for its annual investor meeting. "Now we're opening up the aperture of the lens and thinking about how people use our products". Ford said it is "re-evaluating" its strategy and business model in India. At the same time, it's trying to expand the Lincoln luxury lineup, improve profitability on small cars and invest in struggling emerging markets including Russian Federation and South America. (more...)
- September 16, 2016
Ford Motor chief executive Mark Fields talked to Reuters on Tuesday, as the company plans for its annual investor meeting. "Now we're opening up the aperture of the lens and thinking about how people use our products". Ford said it is "re-evaluating" its strategy and business model in India. At the same time, it's trying to expand the Lincoln luxury lineup, improve profitability on small cars and invest in struggling emerging markets including Russian Federation and South America. (more...)
Ex-convict behind bars in shooting of corrections officers
- September 16, 2016
The gunman, 37-year-old Thong Vang, reportedly became upset when he was told he couldn't cut the line of visitors, and displayed "signs of freaky behavior by pacing back and forth next to a metal detector", the statement said. Two unarmed officers were critically injured after being shot by a visitor in the lobby of the central California jail, authorities said Saturday. Botti said he didn't know if Vang had an attorney who could comment on his behalf. (more...)
- September 16, 2016
The gunman, 37-year-old Thong Vang, reportedly became upset when he was told he couldn't cut the line of visitors, and displayed "signs of freaky behavior by pacing back and forth next to a metal detector", the statement said. Two unarmed officers were critically injured after being shot by a visitor in the lobby of the central California jail, authorities said Saturday. Botti said he didn't know if Vang had an attorney who could comment on his behalf. (more...)
Fed jitters and oil pull Wall Street lower; Apple rallies
- September 16, 2016
Import prices were down 2.2% from a year ago and export prices were down 2.4%. Fed watching: However, traders were still hesitant of dipping their toes too deep into stocks ahead of the closely watched Federal Reserve meeting on September 20-21. (more...)
- September 16, 2016
Import prices were down 2.2% from a year ago and export prices were down 2.4%. Fed watching: However, traders were still hesitant of dipping their toes too deep into stocks ahead of the closely watched Federal Reserve meeting on September 20-21. (more...)
RI police capture suspect in fatal shooting of NC officer
- September 16, 2016
Officer Brackeen had been with the Shelby Police Department since July of 2004. The service for Shelby police Officer Tim Brackeen is scheduled for Friday at Shelby High School. Only Eyewitness News was on scene at 2:05 a.m. Wednesday as law enforcement officers took Irving Fenner, 23, into custody on Tiogue Avenue in Coventry. (more...)
- September 16, 2016
Officer Brackeen had been with the Shelby Police Department since July of 2004. The service for Shelby police Officer Tim Brackeen is scheduled for Friday at Shelby High School. Only Eyewitness News was on scene at 2:05 a.m. Wednesday as law enforcement officers took Irving Fenner, 23, into custody on Tiogue Avenue in Coventry. (more...)
More than half of Mass. is now in extreme drought
- September 16, 2016
Almost all of Middlesex, Worcester and Norfolk County is in extreme drought as is a portion of Bristol County and sections of western MA. The declaration of a Drought Watch represents extremely low groundwater and streamflow levels resulting from prolonged periods of precipitation deficit, including a lack of snowfall in the winter months. (more...)
- September 16, 2016
Almost all of Middlesex, Worcester and Norfolk County is in extreme drought as is a portion of Bristol County and sections of western MA. The declaration of a Drought Watch represents extremely low groundwater and streamflow levels resulting from prolonged periods of precipitation deficit, including a lack of snowfall in the winter months. (more...)
Donald Trump is in good health and shape - doctor
- September 16, 2016
Also on Thursday, Trump released a letter from his doctor summarizing his latest physical examination. Dr. Bornstein said he's been Trump's doctor since November 6, 1980, and has been on the active staff of Lenox Hill Hospital in NY for the past 38 years. (more...)
- September 16, 2016
Also on Thursday, Trump released a letter from his doctor summarizing his latest physical examination. Dr. Bornstein said he's been Trump's doctor since November 6, 1980, and has been on the active staff of Lenox Hill Hospital in NY for the past 38 years. (more...)
Theresa May: UK will become 'global leader in free trade'
- September 16, 2016
Labour MP Pat McFadden, commenting on behalf of the Open Britain campaign, said: "David Davis's statement didn't look good yesterday and it looks even worse today". Several lawsuits have been launched to force the government to accept that parliament should decide on whether Britain should trigger Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, which would begin the formal exit process from the European Union , rather than allowing the prime minister to decide alone. (more...)
- September 16, 2016
Labour MP Pat McFadden, commenting on behalf of the Open Britain campaign, said: "David Davis's statement didn't look good yesterday and it looks even worse today". Several lawsuits have been launched to force the government to accept that parliament should decide on whether Britain should trigger Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, which would begin the formal exit process from the European Union , rather than allowing the prime minister to decide alone. (more...)
Bayer Reaches Deal Worth $66 Billion to Buy Monsanto
- September 16, 2016
But with a struggling agriculture economy because of low commodity prices, Monsanto ended up selling near the bottom of the market. You know, DuPont and Dow are trying to merge. Grant said the tie-up was focused on "innovation", product research and the combined product line the two companies could offer to farmers. Monsanto produces seeds for fruits, vegetables and crops, such as corn, soybeans, and cotton, and is the world's largest seed supplier, including genetically modified seeds. (more...)
- September 16, 2016
But with a struggling agriculture economy because of low commodity prices, Monsanto ended up selling near the bottom of the market. You know, DuPont and Dow are trying to merge. Grant said the tie-up was focused on "innovation", product research and the combined product line the two companies could offer to farmers. Monsanto produces seeds for fruits, vegetables and crops, such as corn, soybeans, and cotton, and is the world's largest seed supplier, including genetically modified seeds. (more...)
European Union should work towards common military force, says Juncker
- September 16, 2016
But the Juncker address offered few clues to the negotiations with London that the European Union insists can not start until Prime Minister Theresa May formally starts a two-year countdown to British departure. More than three-quarters of European Union government defence contracts are awarded to their national industries, while the bloc has 19 types of armoured infantry fighting vehicle, compared to just one in the United States, according to European Union data. (more...)
- September 16, 2016
But the Juncker address offered few clues to the negotiations with London that the European Union insists can not start until Prime Minister Theresa May formally starts a two-year countdown to British departure. More than three-quarters of European Union government defence contracts are awarded to their national industries, while the bloc has 19 types of armoured infantry fighting vehicle, compared to just one in the United States, according to European Union data. (more...)
Ford says driverless car spending to hit 2017 profit
- September 16, 2016
Fields and other top Ford executives are scheduled to meet on Wednesday with investors and analysts to address concerns that the automaker is heading into a cyclical downturn in the United States market, which generates the bulk of Ford's profit. (more...)
- September 16, 2016
Fields and other top Ford executives are scheduled to meet on Wednesday with investors and analysts to address concerns that the automaker is heading into a cyclical downturn in the United States market, which generates the bulk of Ford's profit. (more...)
Wells Fargo CEO Blames Multimillion-Dollar Fraud On The Lowest-Level Employees
- September 16, 2016
Stumpf seems to be arguing that the fired employees responded to those pressures in a way that was out of line with Wells Fargo's culture, but how much can you really blame them? Torrie Matous, spokeswoman for the committee's chairman, Richard Shelby, a Republican from Alabama, said staff had "been arranging briefings and collecting information from both Wells Fargo and the regulators" to prepare for a September 20 hearing. (more...)
- September 16, 2016
Stumpf seems to be arguing that the fired employees responded to those pressures in a way that was out of line with Wells Fargo's culture, but how much can you really blame them? Torrie Matous, spokeswoman for the committee's chairman, Richard Shelby, a Republican from Alabama, said staff had "been arranging briefings and collecting information from both Wells Fargo and the regulators" to prepare for a September 20 hearing. (more...)
Barack Obama intervenes to halt Dakota Access Pipeline construction
- September 16, 2016
Moments after U.S. District Court Judge James Boadberg's decision, three federal agencies released a joint statement requesting that Dakota Access Pipeline voluntarily pause all construction activity within 20 miles east or west of the lake. (more...)
- September 16, 2016
Moments after U.S. District Court Judge James Boadberg's decision, three federal agencies released a joint statement requesting that Dakota Access Pipeline voluntarily pause all construction activity within 20 miles east or west of the lake. (more...)
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