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Syrian government attacks 2 hospitals, bread line in Aleppo
- September 29, 2016
Russian deputy U.N. ambassador Evgeny Zagaynov told a meeting Wednesday of the U.N. Security Council on health care and armed conflict that similar "unacceptable" incidents have been carried out by the USA and its allies in Syria and other conflicts. (more...)
- September 29, 2016
Russian deputy U.N. ambassador Evgeny Zagaynov told a meeting Wednesday of the U.N. Security Council on health care and armed conflict that similar "unacceptable" incidents have been carried out by the USA and its allies in Syria and other conflicts. (more...)
US looks to restrict China coal imports from North Korea
- September 29, 2016
On Monday, the Treasury Department blacklisted China's Dandong Hongxiang Industrial Development Co. Ltd. (DHID) with money laundering and conspiracy to evade sanctions against North Korea's nuclear program. While Senator Gardner commended the administration for the designation of the Chinese entity and nationals on Monday, he questioned whether or not this would have happened without non-governmental research provided by C4ADS and the Asan Institute. (more...)
- September 29, 2016
On Monday, the Treasury Department blacklisted China's Dandong Hongxiang Industrial Development Co. Ltd. (DHID) with money laundering and conspiracy to evade sanctions against North Korea's nuclear program. While Senator Gardner commended the administration for the designation of the Chinese entity and nationals on Monday, he questioned whether or not this would have happened without non-governmental research provided by C4ADS and the Asan Institute. (more...)
Judge's ruling reduces Election Day registration in Illinois
- September 29, 2016
Now that the highly anticipated first presidential debate is over, could it help or hurt in motivating more people to register to vote? But before you can vote , you need to make sure you are registered. -You must be 18 years old by the general election. He says an appeal is likely. Liberty Justice Center Senior Attorney Jacob Huebert represented the plaintiff in the case. (more...)
- September 29, 2016
Now that the highly anticipated first presidential debate is over, could it help or hurt in motivating more people to register to vote? But before you can vote , you need to make sure you are registered. -You must be 18 years old by the general election. He says an appeal is likely. Liberty Justice Center Senior Attorney Jacob Huebert represented the plaintiff in the case. (more...)
United Kingdom will trigger European Union exit talks in early 2017
- September 29, 2016
The Spectator magazine's Tom Goodenough wrote: "By keeping shtum (quiet) about Brexit and pledging that there will be "no running commentary" on Article 50, the prime minister may have saved herself the trouble of worrying about having to go back on her words". (more...)
- September 29, 2016
The Spectator magazine's Tom Goodenough wrote: "By keeping shtum (quiet) about Brexit and pledging that there will be "no running commentary" on Article 50, the prime minister may have saved herself the trouble of worrying about having to go back on her words". (more...)
The most important quotes of the first presidential debate
- September 29, 2016
Tell us what you think by using the link below to take the survey. " She is as crooked as they come". I prepared to be president. Donald Trump speaks during the presidential cebate at Hofstra University on Monday in Hempstead, New York . (more...)
- September 29, 2016
Tell us what you think by using the link below to take the survey. " She is as crooked as they come". I prepared to be president. Donald Trump speaks during the presidential cebate at Hofstra University on Monday in Hempstead, New York . (more...)
Tesla upgrades software to improve autopilot feature
- September 29, 2016
Some of the other improvements inaugurated by Autopilot 8.0 were detailed recently by Tesla. It will be followed up by a hardware update that would involve the addition of more cameras and radar sensors to Tesla's vehicles. EPC chips are used in some lidar systems. Critics still say Tesla will need more than tweaks to its system. "The challenge will be to keep people from killing themselves". (more...)
- September 29, 2016
Some of the other improvements inaugurated by Autopilot 8.0 were detailed recently by Tesla. It will be followed up by a hardware update that would involve the addition of more cameras and radar sensors to Tesla's vehicles. EPC chips are used in some lidar systems. Critics still say Tesla will need more than tweaks to its system. "The challenge will be to keep people from killing themselves". (more...)
Clinton's Virginia lead in recent CNU poll based on temperament, experience
- September 29, 2016
However, by a close margin voters say that Trump is more trustworthy and honest than Clinton, 35-32 percent - with fully a third saying they did not know which candidate was more trustworthy or offering no response. Candidates' Health American likely voters say 73-18 percent that Trump is healthy enough to be president. If Clinton wins the presidential election and Tim Kaine becomes vice president, 27 percent of Democrats want to see Governor Terry McAuliffe appoint Congressman Bobby Scott ... (more...)
- September 29, 2016
However, by a close margin voters say that Trump is more trustworthy and honest than Clinton, 35-32 percent - with fully a third saying they did not know which candidate was more trustworthy or offering no response. Candidates' Health American likely voters say 73-18 percent that Trump is healthy enough to be president. If Clinton wins the presidential election and Tim Kaine becomes vice president, 27 percent of Democrats want to see Governor Terry McAuliffe appoint Congressman Bobby Scott ... (more...)
How JPMorgan Chase Is Rewarding Shareholders
- September 29, 2016
Over the past five trading sessions it is -1.45%; -1.55% for the month; 10.49% for the last quarter; 13.35% for the past six-months; and 10.77% for the last 12 months. On average, equities analysts anticipate that JPMorgan Chase & Co. will post $5.65 EPS for the current year. (JPM) sold shares in the company in a transaction completed on Friday July 15, 2016. (more...)
- September 29, 2016
Over the past five trading sessions it is -1.45%; -1.55% for the month; 10.49% for the last quarter; 13.35% for the past six-months; and 10.77% for the last 12 months. On average, equities analysts anticipate that JPMorgan Chase & Co. will post $5.65 EPS for the current year. (JPM) sold shares in the company in a transaction completed on Friday July 15, 2016. (more...)
Iran dims hopes for deal on oil output freeze
- September 29, 2016
Malaysia's ringgit led gains in emerging-market currencies after Opec reached a preliminary agreement to reduce crude production, improving the outlook for the energy exporter. "Once OPEC temporarily fades from the headlines, US crude and product fundamentals should take center stage among market drivers", Fraser said in a note. (more...)
- September 29, 2016
Malaysia's ringgit led gains in emerging-market currencies after Opec reached a preliminary agreement to reduce crude production, improving the outlook for the energy exporter. "Once OPEC temporarily fades from the headlines, US crude and product fundamentals should take center stage among market drivers", Fraser said in a note. (more...)
Dutch investigators to give results of MH17 criminal probe
- September 29, 2016
Thomas Schansman, father of the only US citizen killed in the July 2014 disaster, said earlier that he expected investigators to identify which specific weapon they believe destroyed flight MH17, and where it was sacked from. But the Wednesday report indicated that the missile that struck the airliner as it made its way from Amsterdam to Kuala Lampur was, in fact, smuggled into Ukraine from Russian Federation in July 2014, and that it was later returned to Russian Federation. (more...)
- September 29, 2016
Thomas Schansman, father of the only US citizen killed in the July 2014 disaster, said earlier that he expected investigators to identify which specific weapon they believe destroyed flight MH17, and where it was sacked from. But the Wednesday report indicated that the missile that struck the airliner as it made its way from Amsterdam to Kuala Lampur was, in fact, smuggled into Ukraine from Russian Federation in July 2014, and that it was later returned to Russian Federation. (more...)
Wilson Ramos Done For Season With Torn ACL
- September 29, 2016
Catcher Wilson Ramos had to be helped off the field after landing awkwardly while jumping to catch a throw from the outfield. In for Ramos will be backups Jose Lobaton and Pedro Severino. "I just tried to find the good pitches and make good contact with the ball", Tomas said through a translator. Neither Harper or Murphy are in the lineup for the third of four with the Diamondbacks, which starts at 7:05 PM EDT in D.C., weather permitting. (more...)
- September 29, 2016
Catcher Wilson Ramos had to be helped off the field after landing awkwardly while jumping to catch a throw from the outfield. In for Ramos will be backups Jose Lobaton and Pedro Severino. "I just tried to find the good pitches and make good contact with the ball", Tomas said through a translator. Neither Harper or Murphy are in the lineup for the third of four with the Diamondbacks, which starts at 7:05 PM EDT in D.C., weather permitting. (more...)
Wells Fargo CEO forfeits $41 mil in stock awards
- September 29, 2016
Still, Stumpf's forfeiture "is a big number, and given what happened, it's an appropriate number", because it damaged the bank's reputation, said Charles Elson, director of the University of Delaware's John L. A spokesman for the bank refused to confirm or deny the report . Stumpf, 63, serves as both CEO and chairman after guiding Wells Fargo through the financial crisis, expanding mortgage lending while rivals retreated and adding Wall Street operations. (more...)
- September 29, 2016
Still, Stumpf's forfeiture "is a big number, and given what happened, it's an appropriate number", because it damaged the bank's reputation, said Charles Elson, director of the University of Delaware's John L. A spokesman for the bank refused to confirm or deny the report . Stumpf, 63, serves as both CEO and chairman after guiding Wells Fargo through the financial crisis, expanding mortgage lending while rivals retreated and adding Wall Street operations. (more...)
Market Research Poll: Colin Kaepernick Is Most Disliked Player In NFL
- September 29, 2016
What began for Kaepernick as a silent protest on the bench as a backup quarterback has quickly mushroomed into a national story that doesn't appear to be going anywhere for quite some time . He also said his $1 million donation to organizations helping communities in need will be spread out in $100,000 increments over the course of 10 weeks. (more...)
- September 29, 2016
What began for Kaepernick as a silent protest on the bench as a backup quarterback has quickly mushroomed into a national story that doesn't appear to be going anywhere for quite some time . He also said his $1 million donation to organizations helping communities in need will be spread out in $100,000 increments over the course of 10 weeks. (more...)
Scorsese's 'Silence' to get Oscar-qualifying release Dec. 23
- September 29, 2016
Scorsese and Cocks were also promised 5 percent of the net profits as sole writers (half of that if they shared credits). Five out of Scorsese's last six movies have been nominated for a Best Picture Oscar, and " The Departed " won that honor along with several others. (more...)
- September 29, 2016
Scorsese and Cocks were also promised 5 percent of the net profits as sole writers (half of that if they shared credits). Five out of Scorsese's last six movies have been nominated for a Best Picture Oscar, and " The Departed " won that honor along with several others. (more...)
Six US Senators Criticize Yahoo CEO for 'Unacceptable' Delay in Hack Discovery
- September 29, 2016
Meanwhile, security experts have warned that data released by the breach could be used by criminals using a technique known as " credential stuffing ", in which leaked username and password combinations are used on a series of websites in an effort to break in. (more...)
- September 29, 2016
Meanwhile, security experts have warned that data released by the breach could be used by criminals using a technique known as " credential stuffing ", in which leaked username and password combinations are used on a series of websites in an effort to break in. (more...)
OPEC agrees to cut production; oil prices surge
- September 29, 2016
The development also helped to calm investors' concerns about the effect of a very close presidential race, in the wake of Monday's first debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. OPEC has needed many months of behind-the-scenes diplomatic talks to resolve previous battles. Without a deal, analysts had said oil could plunge to $40 or lower. (more...)
- September 29, 2016
The development also helped to calm investors' concerns about the effect of a very close presidential race, in the wake of Monday's first debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. OPEC has needed many months of behind-the-scenes diplomatic talks to resolve previous battles. Without a deal, analysts had said oil could plunge to $40 or lower. (more...)
9/11 families hail Obama veto override
- September 29, 2016
The lone "no" vote in the Senate was Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. "We didn't pay much attention to this", said Sen. Republican Texas Sen. "If we're in a negotiation with another country and they have our diplomat and suddenly our diplomat is arrested on local criminal charges, they can use that as leverage in the greater negotiation between the state powers". (more...)
- September 29, 2016
The lone "no" vote in the Senate was Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. "We didn't pay much attention to this", said Sen. Republican Texas Sen. "If we're in a negotiation with another country and they have our diplomat and suddenly our diplomat is arrested on local criminal charges, they can use that as leverage in the greater negotiation between the state powers". (more...)
Global stocks rise after Fed holds off on rate hike
- September 29, 2016
ENERGY: Benchmark U.S. crude added 45 cents to $45.79 per barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Late on Wednesday evening, the Fed signalled that it could still increase rates before the end of 2016, provided there is an improvement in the labour market. (more...)
- September 29, 2016
ENERGY: Benchmark U.S. crude added 45 cents to $45.79 per barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Late on Wednesday evening, the Fed signalled that it could still increase rates before the end of 2016, provided there is an improvement in the labour market. (more...)
Asian markets continue to rise toward two week high
- September 29, 2016
Oil prices rallied to a two-week high on Thursday, helped by U.S. government data that showed a surprising crude inventory drop. "While markets aren't yet persuaded this is a done deal, a move in December would be the far more likely option given November's meeting will be just a week before US Presidential elections". (more...)
- September 29, 2016
Oil prices rallied to a two-week high on Thursday, helped by U.S. government data that showed a surprising crude inventory drop. "While markets aren't yet persuaded this is a done deal, a move in December would be the far more likely option given November's meeting will be just a week before US Presidential elections". (more...)
What Clinton and Trump are saying after the most-watched debate ever
- September 29, 2016
Trump's debate preparation was unconventional", The Times reported . He suggested one reason was because she's a woman and the US has never had a female president. The final count could be 100 million viewers, NBC Universal CEO Steve Burke told Variety . Trump adamantly denied that stop and frisk was declared unconstitutional; Clinton plugged her book, available at "bookstores and airports"; and Trump boasted about the cyber prowess of his ten-year-old son. (more...)
- September 29, 2016
Trump's debate preparation was unconventional", The Times reported . He suggested one reason was because she's a woman and the US has never had a female president. The final count could be 100 million viewers, NBC Universal CEO Steve Burke told Variety . Trump adamantly denied that stop and frisk was declared unconstitutional; Clinton plugged her book, available at "bookstores and airports"; and Trump boasted about the cyber prowess of his ten-year-old son. (more...)
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