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Australian Senator Challenged On TV About Marriage Equality-By Her Gay Brother
- September 19, 2016
But Mr Shorten, who backs marriage equality, has not ruled out supporting the plebiscite to avoid a stalemate in Parliament over the issue that could last until the next election in 2019. "He was talking about, as I heard it, Islamist terrorist ideology and that is absolutely the focus of so much of our counter-terrorism work", he said. (more...)
- September 19, 2016
But Mr Shorten, who backs marriage equality, has not ruled out supporting the plebiscite to avoid a stalemate in Parliament over the issue that could last until the next election in 2019. "He was talking about, as I heard it, Islamist terrorist ideology and that is absolutely the focus of so much of our counter-terrorism work", he said. (more...)
Donald Trump Releases Medical Evaluation Report
- September 19, 2016
According to a statement released by the campaign, Trump underwent a physical examination on Friday, Sept. 9. Clinton was spending Thursday campaigning in Greensboro, North Carolina, and speaking to a Hispanic group in Washington . Rival Donald Trump is expected to make public more information about his health on Thursday. Hillary Clinton continues to recuperate at home, with her husband picking up the slack on the campaign trail, where he's once again being forced to defend his ... (more...)
- September 19, 2016
According to a statement released by the campaign, Trump underwent a physical examination on Friday, Sept. 9. Clinton was spending Thursday campaigning in Greensboro, North Carolina, and speaking to a Hispanic group in Washington . Rival Donald Trump is expected to make public more information about his health on Thursday. Hillary Clinton continues to recuperate at home, with her husband picking up the slack on the campaign trail, where he's once again being forced to defend his ... (more...)
Michigan State-Notre Dame Preview Capsule
- September 19, 2016
Good pressure by Michigan State's front seven and good coverage by the secondary kept Kizer scrambling at times and the Irish couldn't get their running game going. Both teams have something to prove. Believe this: Dantonio's players know when to get loose. "That's on us as coaches, to figure out why we're not getting carryover". (more...)
- September 19, 2016
Good pressure by Michigan State's front seven and good coverage by the secondary kept Kizer scrambling at times and the Irish couldn't get their running game going. Both teams have something to prove. Believe this: Dantonio's players know when to get loose. "That's on us as coaches, to figure out why we're not getting carryover". (more...)
First airstrikes hit Aleppo since truce began
- September 19, 2016
A halt to fighting around Aleppo and the delivery of desperately needed humanitarian aid were key components of the fragile truce, which began on Monday evening. It said that intense airstrikes by Russian warplanes have killed at least 38 IS fighters since Saturday. "Coalition forces believed they were striking a Daesh fighting position", Central Command, known as Centcom, said in a statement yesterday, using an alternate term for the IS group. (more...)
- September 19, 2016
A halt to fighting around Aleppo and the delivery of desperately needed humanitarian aid were key components of the fragile truce, which began on Monday evening. It said that intense airstrikes by Russian warplanes have killed at least 38 IS fighters since Saturday. "Coalition forces believed they were striking a Daesh fighting position", Central Command, known as Centcom, said in a statement yesterday, using an alternate term for the IS group. (more...)
Long Bonds Waver in Volatile Trading
- September 19, 2016
In response, the bank's Governor, Haruhiko Kuroda, is changing tactics. At next week's meeting, it was not yet clear that the central bank "will announce concrete actions, though it probably will", he said. This compares to the record intraday low of -0.30% posted July 8. The 55-day moving average comes in at 16,430.02 now and will act as support. With the BoJ trimming bond-buying, the debt value would plunge, and the yield would go up, leveraging upward pressure on interest rates. (more...)
- September 19, 2016
In response, the bank's Governor, Haruhiko Kuroda, is changing tactics. At next week's meeting, it was not yet clear that the central bank "will announce concrete actions, though it probably will", he said. This compares to the record intraday low of -0.30% posted July 8. The 55-day moving average comes in at 16,430.02 now and will act as support. With the BoJ trimming bond-buying, the debt value would plunge, and the yield would go up, leveraging upward pressure on interest rates. (more...)
Black voters turn from Hillary to Trump in new poll
- September 19, 2016
The poll results on RealClearPolitics on September 14 showed that Clinton is in first by 1.8 points when looking at the poll data spread. Of course, the polls are all but certain to change between now and Election Day. Carlos Womble, 77, of Lima, still says he'd vote for Kasich over Clinton. Contest between Clinton and Trump tightens. Senate Republicans' odds of holding the majority look better than they have all year. (more...)
- September 19, 2016
The poll results on RealClearPolitics on September 14 showed that Clinton is in first by 1.8 points when looking at the poll data spread. Of course, the polls are all but certain to change between now and Election Day. Carlos Womble, 77, of Lima, still says he'd vote for Kasich over Clinton. Contest between Clinton and Trump tightens. Senate Republicans' odds of holding the majority look better than they have all year. (more...)
IEA: Global oil demand growth is slowing into 2016, early 2017
- September 19, 2016
U.S. crude inventories dropped by 559,000 barrels in the week to September 9, defying analysts expectations of a crude build of 3.8 million barrels. The American Petroleum Institute yesterday estimated that oil inventories had added 1.4 million barrels, jut a week after the EIA sparked hopes for a recovery with news about a 14.5-million-barrel draw. (more...)
- September 19, 2016
U.S. crude inventories dropped by 559,000 barrels in the week to September 9, defying analysts expectations of a crude build of 3.8 million barrels. The American Petroleum Institute yesterday estimated that oil inventories had added 1.4 million barrels, jut a week after the EIA sparked hopes for a recovery with news about a 14.5-million-barrel draw. (more...)
Sale gets 16th win as White Sox top Royals 7-4
- September 19, 2016
The A's outscored the Royals 43-12, the largest run differential for Oakland over a four-game series in franchise history. "We're not used to this, so it's hard". "It was a changeup". It's a lot of pressure to place on the last two weeks of what has otherwise been a fairly mediocre season for the White Sox, but if Friday's gem was any indication, Sale should be up to the challenge. (more...)
- September 19, 2016
The A's outscored the Royals 43-12, the largest run differential for Oakland over a four-game series in franchise history. "We're not used to this, so it's hard". "It was a changeup". It's a lot of pressure to place on the last two weeks of what has otherwise been a fairly mediocre season for the White Sox, but if Friday's gem was any indication, Sale should be up to the challenge. (more...)
Some iPhone 7s are Hissing When They're Stressed
- September 19, 2016
While the phones continue to function flawlessly, this issue is slightly discomforting for users knowing that their mobile devices are not silent, especially after paying a premium price to acquire them. That certainly is a hissing sound. While the source of the matter is still under investigation, iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus users that experience the issue can request a replacement for Apple. (more...)
- September 19, 2016
While the phones continue to function flawlessly, this issue is slightly discomforting for users knowing that their mobile devices are not silent, especially after paying a premium price to acquire them. That certainly is a hissing sound. While the source of the matter is still under investigation, iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus users that experience the issue can request a replacement for Apple. (more...)
Iran's Khamenei slams Saudi Arabia over holy sites management
- September 19, 2016
AFTER Iranians were unable to make it to Saudi Arabia for annual pilgrimage due to disagreement on several issues between the two countries, Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamanei has issued a harsh statement against the Kingdom and its leadership. (more...)
- September 19, 2016
AFTER Iranians were unable to make it to Saudi Arabia for annual pilgrimage due to disagreement on several issues between the two countries, Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamanei has issued a harsh statement against the Kingdom and its leadership. (more...)
Asian stocks end six-day slump as Fed rate-increase bets wither
- September 19, 2016
There is no consensus in the BOJ yet on whether to deepen negative rates at the September 20-21 meeting, when it conducts the comprehensive assessment of its policies, the sources said. Japan's central bank will also meet on Tuesday and Wednesday and present an assessment of its ultra-easy monetary policy. Since QQE was launched in April 2013 real rates - the nominal interest rate on 10-tear government bonds less the inflation rate - have averaged minus 0.03 per cent. (more...)
- September 19, 2016
There is no consensus in the BOJ yet on whether to deepen negative rates at the September 20-21 meeting, when it conducts the comprehensive assessment of its policies, the sources said. Japan's central bank will also meet on Tuesday and Wednesday and present an assessment of its ultra-easy monetary policy. Since QQE was launched in April 2013 real rates - the nominal interest rate on 10-tear government bonds less the inflation rate - have averaged minus 0.03 per cent. (more...)
Trump's Second Amendment Rhetoric Again Veers Into Threatening Territory
- September 19, 2016
US Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump courted controversy yet again when he said that Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's guards should disarm to see what happens to her. Mook said then, "A person seeking to be the president of the United States should not suggest violence in any way". The latest came Friday when Trump ended five years of pushing conspiracy theories about Obama's birthplace and finally acknowledged he was born in the United States. (more...)
- September 19, 2016
US Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump courted controversy yet again when he said that Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's guards should disarm to see what happens to her. Mook said then, "A person seeking to be the president of the United States should not suggest violence in any way". The latest came Friday when Trump ended five years of pushing conspiracy theories about Obama's birthplace and finally acknowledged he was born in the United States. (more...)
Life returns to normal in Tamil Nadu
- September 19, 2016
In Salem, Mettupalayam, and Pollachi areas most shops were shut. Siddaramaiah also requested her to issue an advisory to the media to report "responsibly" the incidents relating to the Cauvery agitation as was done by his Government. In the Cauvery Delta regions of Thanjavur, and Tiruchirappalli too farmers, DMK, CPI, CPI (M), VCK and other party volunteers attempted rail blockade and staged protests. (more...)
- September 19, 2016
In Salem, Mettupalayam, and Pollachi areas most shops were shut. Siddaramaiah also requested her to issue an advisory to the media to report "responsibly" the incidents relating to the Cauvery agitation as was done by his Government. In the Cauvery Delta regions of Thanjavur, and Tiruchirappalli too farmers, DMK, CPI, CPI (M), VCK and other party volunteers attempted rail blockade and staged protests. (more...)
Boxing Result: Canelo vs. Smith deliver exciting match, Canelo takes the belt
- September 19, 2016
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Canelo Alvarez knocked out Liam Smith and called out Gennady Golovkin. Midway through the seventh round, Alvarez put together a combination, including a left to the body and a right hand to the side of the head, that dropped Smith near the corner. (more...)
- September 19, 2016
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Canelo Alvarez knocked out Liam Smith and called out Gennady Golovkin. Midway through the seventh round, Alvarez put together a combination, including a left to the body and a right hand to the side of the head, that dropped Smith near the corner. (more...)
Coalition airstrike may have struck Syrian military, says Pentagon
- September 19, 2016
Samantha Power , the United States ambassador to the United Nations , accused Russian Federation of pulling a "stunt" by calling for an emergency Security Council meeting over the episode. ISIL and ISIS are alternative names for the Islamic State. In its sixth year, the conflict has cost hundreds of thousands of lives, displaced half of Syria's pre-war population, prompted a refugee crisis in the Middle East and Europe and inspired a wave of jihadist attacks across the world. (more...)
- September 19, 2016
Samantha Power , the United States ambassador to the United Nations , accused Russian Federation of pulling a "stunt" by calling for an emergency Security Council meeting over the episode. ISIL and ISIS are alternative names for the Islamic State. In its sixth year, the conflict has cost hundreds of thousands of lives, displaced half of Syria's pre-war population, prompted a refugee crisis in the Middle East and Europe and inspired a wave of jihadist attacks across the world. (more...)
Samsung, CPSC officially recall Note7 phablets
- September 19, 2016
The recall announcement applies to all Samsung Galaxy Note 7 devices sold in the USA before 15th September 2016, which amount to 1 million according to the official statement . The video ends with Baxter urging current Note 7 owners to exchange their devices and confirming that new Note 7s will be available no later than September 21. (more...)
- September 19, 2016
The recall announcement applies to all Samsung Galaxy Note 7 devices sold in the USA before 15th September 2016, which amount to 1 million according to the official statement . The video ends with Baxter urging current Note 7 owners to exchange their devices and confirming that new Note 7s will be available no later than September 21. (more...)
Bayer and Monsanto Agree to Merge
- September 19, 2016
However, the deal faces intense scrutiny from European and US anti-trust regulators with analysts predicting a 50% chance of approval of the new company, which will be presiding over 25% of the world's seed and pesticide supplies. Falling crop prices have seen farmers cutting back on buying seeds and agricultural chemicals, such as herbicides and pesticides , leading to lower profits for suppliers. (more...)
- September 19, 2016
However, the deal faces intense scrutiny from European and US anti-trust regulators with analysts predicting a 50% chance of approval of the new company, which will be presiding over 25% of the world's seed and pesticide supplies. Falling crop prices have seen farmers cutting back on buying seeds and agricultural chemicals, such as herbicides and pesticides , leading to lower profits for suppliers. (more...)
Mourinho blames refereeing decisions, defensive mistakes for loss to Watford
- September 19, 2016
A half-time switch, which pushed Wayne Rooney further forward, settled United and they equalised on 62 minutes when Rashford scrambled the ball home after his header bounced back to him off a defender. "The referee's crucial mistakes are not in my control - there is nothing I can do about that", said Mourinho. "That is not under my control". If United are to challenge for their first English title since 2013, Mourinho must get much more from Pogba, as well as making sure Ibrahimovic's ... (more...)
- September 19, 2016
A half-time switch, which pushed Wayne Rooney further forward, settled United and they equalised on 62 minutes when Rashford scrambled the ball home after his header bounced back to him off a defender. "The referee's crucial mistakes are not in my control - there is nothing I can do about that", said Mourinho. "That is not under my control". If United are to challenge for their first English title since 2013, Mourinho must get much more from Pogba, as well as making sure Ibrahimovic's ... (more...)
India's richest man just launched the world's largest 4G LTE network
- September 19, 2016
The plan has a duration of 5 years at a stretch. He signs off by saying "We want to give that flawless launch pad or platform for the young entrepreneurs who want to create the business of future". Thus users will get free data and free voice calls for 4 months! # Jio's commercial launch likely to be on December 31. The Reliance company's target is to expand its network services all over India and hold huge target customers national wide. (more...)
- September 19, 2016
The plan has a duration of 5 years at a stretch. He signs off by saying "We want to give that flawless launch pad or platform for the young entrepreneurs who want to create the business of future". Thus users will get free data and free voice calls for 4 months! # Jio's commercial launch likely to be on December 31. The Reliance company's target is to expand its network services all over India and hold huge target customers national wide. (more...)
Ex-Pentagon chief says Trump unfit to be president
- September 19, 2016
Gates criticizes Trump for his proposal to build a wall along the southern border, for his praise of Russian leader Vladimir Putin and his lack of support for North Atlantic Treaty Organisation. Bush and Democrat Barack Obama - has worked with eight presidents and is among the most widely respected USA voices on national security matters. "I must tell you that just before I got off the plane, a bomb went off in NY and nobody knows exactly what's going on", Trump said, even though the nature ... (more...)
- September 19, 2016
Gates criticizes Trump for his proposal to build a wall along the southern border, for his praise of Russian leader Vladimir Putin and his lack of support for North Atlantic Treaty Organisation. Bush and Democrat Barack Obama - has worked with eight presidents and is among the most widely respected USA voices on national security matters. "I must tell you that just before I got off the plane, a bomb went off in NY and nobody knows exactly what's going on", Trump said, even though the nature ... (more...)
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