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USA top court rejects Democrats in OH voter-intimidation dispute
- November 10, 2016
There are already laws restricting voter intimidation, but Democrats have pushed for harsher rules in OH and five other battleground states , citing concerns that Trump's heated rhetoric might inspire Election Day violence and chaos. COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A federal judge says an ex-deep sea treasure hunter is faking memory problems and intentionally deceiving authorities about the location of missing coins minted from gold from an 1857 shipwreck. (more...)
- November 10, 2016
There are already laws restricting voter intimidation, but Democrats have pushed for harsher rules in OH and five other battleground states , citing concerns that Trump's heated rhetoric might inspire Election Day violence and chaos. COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A federal judge says an ex-deep sea treasure hunter is faking memory problems and intentionally deceiving authorities about the location of missing coins minted from gold from an 1857 shipwreck. (more...)
President Trump to Lead United Republican Government - US House Speaker Ryan
- November 10, 2016
Ryan said he spoke with Trump on November 8, after victory was in hand, "about the work ahead of us and the importance of bringing this country together", according to Politico. With four Justices appointed by Republican presidents and four appointed by Democrats, the Supreme Court will likely tilt toward conservative values after the new appointment. (more...)
- November 10, 2016
Ryan said he spoke with Trump on November 8, after victory was in hand, "about the work ahead of us and the importance of bringing this country together", according to Politico. With four Justices appointed by Republican presidents and four appointed by Democrats, the Supreme Court will likely tilt toward conservative values after the new appointment. (more...)
Hayley Atwell's 'Conviction' Canceled by ABC, Remaining Episodes Will Air
- November 10, 2016
The network opted to not pick up more episodes of the Hayley Atwell starrer this week, leading many to believe the show will be canceled. This past Monday, the show was watched by 3.64 million viewers and scored a series low of a 0.6 rating in the 18 to 49 demographic, according to TV by the Numbers . (more...)
- November 10, 2016
The network opted to not pick up more episodes of the Hayley Atwell starrer this week, leading many to believe the show will be canceled. This past Monday, the show was watched by 3.64 million viewers and scored a series low of a 0.6 rating in the 18 to 49 demographic, according to TV by the Numbers . (more...)
Durant pours in 39 as Warriors rout his former team
- November 10, 2016
The Golden State Warriors were untroubled by the Oklahoma City Thunder as Kevin Durant starred against his old team. Steph Curry added 21 points and seven assists and Klay Thompson 18 points for Golden State. With some awesome overall contribution from key Warriors players including Durant and Curry, the home team emerged victorious by 26 points as the scores read 122-96 at the end. (more...)
- November 10, 2016
The Golden State Warriors were untroubled by the Oklahoma City Thunder as Kevin Durant starred against his old team. Steph Curry added 21 points and seven assists and Klay Thompson 18 points for Golden State. With some awesome overall contribution from key Warriors players including Durant and Curry, the home team emerged victorious by 26 points as the scores read 122-96 at the end. (more...)
Duckworth pledges fight for middle class after US Senate win
- November 10, 2016
Final results were not in, but Ms Duckworth was leading with 55% of the vote, with Mr Kirk picking up just 40%. It's a promotion years in the making for Duckworth, who is in her second term representing the northwest and west suburban 8th Congressional District. (more...)
- November 10, 2016
Final results were not in, but Ms Duckworth was leading with 55% of the vote, with Mr Kirk picking up just 40%. It's a promotion years in the making for Duckworth, who is in her second term representing the northwest and west suburban 8th Congressional District. (more...)
Justin Trudeau congratulates Donald Trump on election win
- November 10, 2016
Still, as America looks inwards, many say it's even more important now for Canadian officials to ensure ratification of the Canada-European Union trade deal (CETA) and seek agreements with new partners in the Asia-Pacific. "Ironically, from a long term perspective, if it happens, Canada can regain market share in the auto sector where Mexico has been gaining market share..." "We're prepared to talk". (more...)
- November 10, 2016
Still, as America looks inwards, many say it's even more important now for Canadian officials to ensure ratification of the Canada-European Union trade deal (CETA) and seek agreements with new partners in the Asia-Pacific. "Ironically, from a long term perspective, if it happens, Canada can regain market share in the auto sector where Mexico has been gaining market share..." "We're prepared to talk". (more...)
Jason Kander Loses Bid for Missouri Senate Seat
- November 10, 2016
Missouri's current governor, Democrat Jay Nixon, was term-limited and could not run again. He was the major sponsor of legislation in 2015 that revamped state law regarding fines and fees that can be imposed by local courts. However, it will have to survive an inevitable onslaught of legal challenges to go into effect. "A conservative outsider, Eric Greitens won this election because of his commitment to changing the status quo in Missouri , which resonated loudly with voters", said ... (more...)
- November 10, 2016
Missouri's current governor, Democrat Jay Nixon, was term-limited and could not run again. He was the major sponsor of legislation in 2015 that revamped state law regarding fines and fees that can be imposed by local courts. However, it will have to survive an inevitable onslaught of legal challenges to go into effect. "A conservative outsider, Eric Greitens won this election because of his commitment to changing the status quo in Missouri , which resonated loudly with voters", said ... (more...)
India's shocking move to catch tax evaders
- November 10, 2016
More high-value notes have entered the system lately. It has caught the country completely off guard. There is no weekly capping on the withdrawal limits from the Automatic Teller Machines. Much of India's illicit money stores are believed to be used for land purchases, or secreted away in overseas accounts. Modi said authorities have discovered 1.25 trillion rupees, or about $18.8 billion, in illegal cash over the last two and a half years. (more...)
- November 10, 2016
More high-value notes have entered the system lately. It has caught the country completely off guard. There is no weekly capping on the withdrawal limits from the Automatic Teller Machines. Much of India's illicit money stores are believed to be used for land purchases, or secreted away in overseas accounts. Modi said authorities have discovered 1.25 trillion rupees, or about $18.8 billion, in illegal cash over the last two and a half years. (more...)
US stocks surge following Trump victory; bond prices tumble
- November 10, 2016
The Dow Jones Industrial Average ( DJI ) tumbled 1.47 percent, or 269 points, after closing Tuesday with a gain of 0.4 percent, or 73.14 points. The broader S&P 500 gained 23.70 points at 2,163.26, while the Nasdaq composite rose 57.58 points to 5,251.07. (more...)
- November 10, 2016
The Dow Jones Industrial Average ( DJI ) tumbled 1.47 percent, or 269 points, after closing Tuesday with a gain of 0.4 percent, or 73.14 points. The broader S&P 500 gained 23.70 points at 2,163.26, while the Nasdaq composite rose 57.58 points to 5,251.07. (more...)
64 civilians killed in Iraq, Syria strikes in past year
- November 10, 2016
Central Command, said . On June 15, a strike near Kisik, Iraq, on an Islamic State weapons storage facility is believed to have killed six civilians, military officials said. An AFP correspondent east of Ain Issa , the main staging point for the offensive, said coalition aircraft could be seen on Wednesday carrying out repeated air strikes in the distance and that IS fighters were shelling SDF positions. (more...)
- November 10, 2016
Central Command, said . On June 15, a strike near Kisik, Iraq, on an Islamic State weapons storage facility is believed to have killed six civilians, military officials said. An AFP correspondent east of Ain Issa , the main staging point for the offensive, said coalition aircraft could be seen on Wednesday carrying out repeated air strikes in the distance and that IS fighters were shelling SDF positions. (more...)
Canada open to renegotiating free trade with Trump
- November 10, 2016
He did say, however, that he'd appreciate expanding the agreement to cover a perennial irritant, excluded from the original agreement: "The first thing I'd love to see is free trade in lumber". More than 7,500 Americans got permanent residency in Canada past year, accounting for 3 per cent of all permanent residents admitted in 2015, according to IRCC data. (more...)
- November 10, 2016
He did say, however, that he'd appreciate expanding the agreement to cover a perennial irritant, excluded from the original agreement: "The first thing I'd love to see is free trade in lumber". More than 7,500 Americans got permanent residency in Canada past year, accounting for 3 per cent of all permanent residents admitted in 2015, according to IRCC data. (more...)
Netanyahu Accuses Israeli Journalist of Seeking His Downfall
- November 10, 2016
After a phone conversation between Netanyahu and Trump later, it emerged that Trump had invited the Israeli prime minister to the US. Netanyahu followed up his video with a subsequent post on the presidential election, adding that he called Trump to personally congratulate him on his win. (more...)
- November 10, 2016
After a phone conversation between Netanyahu and Trump later, it emerged that Trump had invited the Israeli prime minister to the US. Netanyahu followed up his video with a subsequent post on the presidential election, adding that he called Trump to personally congratulate him on his win. (more...)
Clinton campaign in the final hours: "Things are looking pretty good"
- November 10, 2016
Clinton's Election Night party will take place inside the Javits Center in New York City, a building that is covered in glass- and yes, that includes the ceiling. Projecting an image of unity, Clinton wore a purple blouse and a dark blazer with a purple lapel while her husband, former President Bill Clinton, stood wistfully by her side, applauding during her remarks. (more...)
- November 10, 2016
Clinton's Election Night party will take place inside the Javits Center in New York City, a building that is covered in glass- and yes, that includes the ceiling. Projecting an image of unity, Clinton wore a purple blouse and a dark blazer with a purple lapel while her husband, former President Bill Clinton, stood wistfully by her side, applauding during her remarks. (more...)
Democrats failed to gain a Senate majority, too
- November 10, 2016
Its incumbents held seats most Republicans began the 2016 election cycle assuming were lost in some states and overcame weak campaigns in others. The Democratic Party was very slightly favored to wrest control of the U.S. The races were also close in Pennsylvania and Nevada, the one Democratic-held seat that was hotly contested this election. Republicans will maintain their six-year control over the US House of Representatives, according to early network projections on Tuesday night, as ... (more...)
- November 10, 2016
Its incumbents held seats most Republicans began the 2016 election cycle assuming were lost in some states and overcame weak campaigns in others. The Democratic Party was very slightly favored to wrest control of the U.S. The races were also close in Pennsylvania and Nevada, the one Democratic-held seat that was hotly contested this election. Republicans will maintain their six-year control over the US House of Representatives, according to early network projections on Tuesday night, as ... (more...)
As campaign closes, the Obamas aim to pass torch to Clinton
- November 10, 2016
This news story is related to Latest/163290-About-40000-people-at-Clinton-Obama-rally/ - breaking news, latest news, pakistan ne. Obama said in Hillary, Americans have "somebody extraordinary to vote for". Addressing about 8,000 voters who gathered at the University of New Hampshire's Whittemore Center Arena, the outgoing president highlighted the pivotal role the battleground state could play in Tuesday's election. (more...)
- November 10, 2016
This news story is related to Latest/163290-About-40000-people-at-Clinton-Obama-rally/ - breaking news, latest news, pakistan ne. Obama said in Hillary, Americans have "somebody extraordinary to vote for". Addressing about 8,000 voters who gathered at the University of New Hampshire's Whittemore Center Arena, the outgoing president highlighted the pivotal role the battleground state could play in Tuesday's election. (more...)
After Sweeping Election, Trump Invites Netanyahu to USA for Meeting
- November 10, 2016
At a rally in Jerusalem of pro-Trump Americans, a Trump advisor on Israel affairs vowed that the Republican would move the U.S. Embassy over the opposition of U.S. "In short, Trump's victory is wonderful news for Bashar al-Assad, who is responsible for the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Syrians and the displacement of millions more". (more...)
- November 10, 2016
At a rally in Jerusalem of pro-Trump Americans, a Trump advisor on Israel affairs vowed that the Republican would move the U.S. Embassy over the opposition of U.S. "In short, Trump's victory is wonderful news for Bashar al-Assad, who is responsible for the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Syrians and the displacement of millions more". (more...)
Minnesota Elects First Somali-American Female Legislator
- November 10, 2016
In one incident that sent shockwaves through the country, members of the city of St Cloud's close-knit Somali refugee community expressed shock after one of their own stabbed 10 people at a mall there in September. A huge crowd at Ilhan Omar's historic victory party near downtown Minneapolis. Johnson said it showed her support was far from one-dimensional. Minnesota has the nation's largest Somali communityabout 50, 000 according to the U.S. (more...)
- November 10, 2016
In one incident that sent shockwaves through the country, members of the city of St Cloud's close-knit Somali refugee community expressed shock after one of their own stabbed 10 people at a mall there in September. A huge crowd at Ilhan Omar's historic victory party near downtown Minneapolis. Johnson said it showed her support was far from one-dimensional. Minnesota has the nation's largest Somali communityabout 50, 000 according to the U.S. (more...)
Financial Markets Plunge Amid Uncertainty About Election Outcome
- November 10, 2016
U.S. stock index futures tumbled in choppy trade on Tuesday as tight races in key states including Florida and OH stoked bets that Republican Donald Trump could win the USA presidential election, spooking investors who have been counting on a victory by Democrat Hillary Clinton. (more...)
- November 10, 2016
U.S. stock index futures tumbled in choppy trade on Tuesday as tight races in key states including Florida and OH stoked bets that Republican Donald Trump could win the USA presidential election, spooking investors who have been counting on a victory by Democrat Hillary Clinton. (more...)
Wildfires continue to plague western North Carolina
- November 10, 2016
The largest is the Boteler fire near Hayesville in Clay County. Ongoing wildfires in western North Carolina sent smoke over the Piedmont as a cold front crossed the area. The fires in Campbell County have burned 3,475 acres. Also, hallow trees were catching fire. Kenny Britton, president of the Poplar Creek Volunteer Fire Department, told the newspaper that the body, which had been burned by the fire, was sent to the state Crime Lab for autopsy and identification. (more...)
- November 10, 2016
The largest is the Boteler fire near Hayesville in Clay County. Ongoing wildfires in western North Carolina sent smoke over the Piedmont as a cold front crossed the area. The fires in Campbell County have burned 3,475 acres. Also, hallow trees were catching fire. Kenny Britton, president of the Poplar Creek Volunteer Fire Department, told the newspaper that the body, which had been burned by the fire, was sent to the state Crime Lab for autopsy and identification. (more...)
EU chief warns Turkey is distancing itself from Europe
- November 10, 2016
The Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan also restricted social media websites and apps in the country to prevent any protest against the government from being organized. Germany , notably, would prefer an alternate kind of "privileged partnership" for Turkey . "All critics in Turkey should know that the German government stands in solidarity with them", Michael Roth, state secretary at the foreign ministry, told Die Welt daily. (more...)
- November 10, 2016
The Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan also restricted social media websites and apps in the country to prevent any protest against the government from being organized. Germany , notably, would prefer an alternate kind of "privileged partnership" for Turkey . "All critics in Turkey should know that the German government stands in solidarity with them", Michael Roth, state secretary at the foreign ministry, told Die Welt daily. (more...)
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