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Oil Falls On Higher US Crude Inventories, Strong Dollar
- November 17, 2016
USA benchmark crude CLc1 was up 14 cents at $45.94 a barrel at 0532 GMT. But in a report Monday, the Energy Information Administration said (http://www.marketwatch.com/story/eia-us-shale-oil-output-forecast-to-fall-20000-barrels-a-day-in-december-2016-11-14) oil production from seven major USA shale plays is forecast to fall by 20,000 barrels a day to 4.498 million barrels a day in December from November. (more...)
- November 17, 2016
USA benchmark crude CLc1 was up 14 cents at $45.94 a barrel at 0532 GMT. But in a report Monday, the Energy Information Administration said (http://www.marketwatch.com/story/eia-us-shale-oil-output-forecast-to-fall-20000-barrels-a-day-in-december-2016-11-14) oil production from seven major USA shale plays is forecast to fall by 20,000 barrels a day to 4.498 million barrels a day in December from November. (more...)
'Sanctuary campus' protests target Trump immigration policies
- November 17, 2016
The University of Montana joined 80 other campuses across the country Wednesday in a protest to make the university a safe sanctuary for undocumented students. The map isn't official. Protesters said a main goal of the rally was to provide solidarity and a sense of community for all fearful students after the election. (more...)
- November 17, 2016
The University of Montana joined 80 other campuses across the country Wednesday in a protest to make the university a safe sanctuary for undocumented students. The map isn't official. Protesters said a main goal of the rally was to provide solidarity and a sense of community for all fearful students after the election. (more...)
ICC reviewing Du Plessis lolly footage
- November 17, 2016
Employing sugary candies to enhance or protect the ball's shine is a decades old trick that is in a grey area of cricket's laws. No action was taken against England 11 years ago, however law 42.3 of the MCC cricket laws states that a fielder may polish a ball, "provided that no artificial substance is used". (more...)
- November 17, 2016
Employing sugary candies to enhance or protect the ball's shine is a decades old trick that is in a grey area of cricket's laws. No action was taken against England 11 years ago, however law 42.3 of the MCC cricket laws states that a fielder may polish a ball, "provided that no artificial substance is used". (more...)
Scotland questions Theresa May's Brexit plan
- November 17, 2016
The UK's High Court has ruled against Theresa May's government on whether parliamentary approval is needed to trigger Article 50 , in a decision that could have devastating consequences for the prime minister's Brexit plans. While the public had voted by a majority on the referendum to leave, many members in Britain's Parliament wanted Britain to stay in the EU. "I will not sit quietly while the democratic wishes of West Dunbartonshire and Scotland as a whole are ignored". (more...)
- November 17, 2016
The UK's High Court has ruled against Theresa May's government on whether parliamentary approval is needed to trigger Article 50 , in a decision that could have devastating consequences for the prime minister's Brexit plans. While the public had voted by a majority on the referendum to leave, many members in Britain's Parliament wanted Britain to stay in the EU. "I will not sit quietly while the democratic wishes of West Dunbartonshire and Scotland as a whole are ignored". (more...)
Wake Forest Investigating Game-Plan Breach at Louisville
- November 17, 2016
Wellman said be was told of the matter by head coach Dave Clawson the same day. According to the report, Clawson told Wellman about the potential breach on Friday, after documents were found by a Wake Forest staffer at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium. (more...)
- November 17, 2016
Wellman said be was told of the matter by head coach Dave Clawson the same day. According to the report, Clawson told Wellman about the potential breach on Friday, after documents were found by a Wake Forest staffer at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium. (more...)
Jobless total at 10-year low but employment growth slowing
- November 17, 2016
The nation's jobless total meanwhile stood at 1.6 million people over the same period. In addition the average weekly earnings for employee in nominal terms grew by 2.3% including bonuses, well above the latest inflation figures of 0.9% released yesterday. (more...)
- November 17, 2016
The nation's jobless total meanwhile stood at 1.6 million people over the same period. In addition the average weekly earnings for employee in nominal terms grew by 2.3% including bonuses, well above the latest inflation figures of 0.9% released yesterday. (more...)
A Look at US Immigration by the Numbers
- November 17, 2016
He said his potential appointees for Supreme Court justices would be "pro-life", and that he still plans to repeal the Affordable Care act, but perhaps will keep coverage for pre-existing conditions, "because it happens to be one of the strongest assets". (more...)
- November 17, 2016
He said his potential appointees for Supreme Court justices would be "pro-life", and that he still plans to repeal the Affordable Care act, but perhaps will keep coverage for pre-existing conditions, "because it happens to be one of the strongest assets". (more...)
Jared Kushner influential in Donald Trump transition team firings
- November 17, 2016
Jared Kushner, Donald Trump's son-in-law, has been the driving force behind recent dismissals within the president-elect's transition team, sources with knowledge of the situation said. A senior intelligence official told NBC News that there has never been a requirement for the First Lady or children in residence at the White House to have any sort of security clearance. (more...)
- November 17, 2016
Jared Kushner, Donald Trump's son-in-law, has been the driving force behind recent dismissals within the president-elect's transition team, sources with knowledge of the situation said. A senior intelligence official told NBC News that there has never been a requirement for the First Lady or children in residence at the White House to have any sort of security clearance. (more...)
Obama arrives in Greece ready for questions on Trump
- November 17, 2016
Obama faced reporters crammed into the James S. Brady Briefing Room on Monday before leaving Washington for a week-long foreign trip to Greece, Germany and Peru, where he will meet with more than a dozen foreign leaders with their own set of worries about where the United States is headed under its next president. (more...)
- November 17, 2016
Obama faced reporters crammed into the James S. Brady Briefing Room on Monday before leaving Washington for a week-long foreign trip to Greece, Germany and Peru, where he will meet with more than a dozen foreign leaders with their own set of worries about where the United States is headed under its next president. (more...)
Delhi minister seeks ideas on battling pollution
- November 17, 2016
Calling Delhi a "gas chamber", Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kerjriwal appealed to the people to minimise the use of private vehicles and opt for public transportation facilities. The Delhi Medical Association (DMA) on Monday called for declaring a "red alert" in the national capital and immediate implementation of the odd-even scheme to mitigate the toxic smog shrouding the city for the past few days. (more...)
- November 17, 2016
Calling Delhi a "gas chamber", Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kerjriwal appealed to the people to minimise the use of private vehicles and opt for public transportation facilities. The Delhi Medical Association (DMA) on Monday called for declaring a "red alert" in the national capital and immediate implementation of the odd-even scheme to mitigate the toxic smog shrouding the city for the past few days. (more...)
Says he could have won popular vote
- November 17, 2016
The bellwether county of Cedar, which has picked the victor of every presidential race since 1992, again got it right. Before the national vote, in which Trump handily beat Hillary Clinton, Obama was so confident that the NY businessman wouldn't be elected to succeed him that he scoffed at questions about whether he was partly responsible for the Trump backlash. (more...)
- November 17, 2016
The bellwether county of Cedar, which has picked the victor of every presidential race since 1992, again got it right. Before the national vote, in which Trump handily beat Hillary Clinton, Obama was so confident that the NY businessman wouldn't be elected to succeed him that he scoffed at questions about whether he was partly responsible for the Trump backlash. (more...)
Syria ready to be an ally if Trump fights ISIS, says Assad
- November 17, 2016
Any path to peace must include direct negotiations "with the legal, sovereign government in Syria", he added, whether Mr. Assad maintains his hold on power or not. "I don't like Assad at all, but Assad is killing ISIS", Trump said during the second presidential debate. Bolton, meanwhile, has called for the U.S. (more...)
- November 17, 2016
Any path to peace must include direct negotiations "with the legal, sovereign government in Syria", he added, whether Mr. Assad maintains his hold on power or not. "I don't like Assad at all, but Assad is killing ISIS", Trump said during the second presidential debate. Bolton, meanwhile, has called for the U.S. (more...)
Jewish Federation Condemns Trump's Bannon Appointment
- November 17, 2016
Bannon repeatedly and aggressively pushed stories that promote anti-Semistism, xenophobia, and racism", the letter said . Bannon has called Breitbart a platform for the "alt-right", which is a loosely defined fringe conservative group that embraces "white identity", deportation of undocumented immigrants, and opposes diversity and feminism. (more...)
- November 17, 2016
Bannon repeatedly and aggressively pushed stories that promote anti-Semistism, xenophobia, and racism", the letter said . Bannon has called Breitbart a platform for the "alt-right", which is a loosely defined fringe conservative group that embraces "white identity", deportation of undocumented immigrants, and opposes diversity and feminism. (more...)
Putin joins US in denying global law
- November 17, 2016
The court added that the situation in the peninsula "factually amounts to an on-going state of occupation". The ICC was founded in 2002 and headquartered in The Hague, the Netherlands. The ICC has 124 member states. Putin's decision not to pursue ratification of the Rome Statute changes very little, said Kirill Koroteyev, legal director at the Memorial Human Rights Center in Moscow . (more...)
- November 17, 2016
The court added that the situation in the peninsula "factually amounts to an on-going state of occupation". The ICC was founded in 2002 and headquartered in The Hague, the Netherlands. The ICC has 124 member states. Putin's decision not to pursue ratification of the Rome Statute changes very little, said Kirill Koroteyev, legal director at the Memorial Human Rights Center in Moscow . (more...)
Students across USA stage mass walkouts in protest of Trump
- November 17, 2016
Walkouts are happening in major cities all over the country, from Los Angeles and Seattle to Boulder, Des Moines, and NY. It doesn't matter that 95% of high school students are not old enough to vote, schools cross the country are letting students protest in masses. (more...)
- November 17, 2016
Walkouts are happening in major cities all over the country, from Los Angeles and Seattle to Boulder, Des Moines, and NY. It doesn't matter that 95% of high school students are not old enough to vote, schools cross the country are letting students protest in masses. (more...)
Richard Montgomery Student to be Charged with Assault in Protest Fight
- November 17, 2016
Students from Montgomery High marched to the county courthouse in Rockville. Students in Maryland grabbed national attention Monday for walking out of class, gathering on the football field of their high school and marching through the streets. (more...)
- November 17, 2016
Students from Montgomery High marched to the county courthouse in Rockville. Students in Maryland grabbed national attention Monday for walking out of class, gathering on the football field of their high school and marching through the streets. (more...)
Rep. Cooper calls on Trump to withdraw Bannon appointment
- November 17, 2016
Bardella was one of a few staffers who left Breitbart in March following its handling of former reporter Michelle Fields' allegations that then-Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski assaulted her. Before receiving one of the most influential roles in the president's new cabinet, Bannon was the goblin king behind Breitbart News , the premier online platform for racist, xenophobic, anti-semitic, misogynist white male hysteria. (more...)
- November 17, 2016
Bardella was one of a few staffers who left Breitbart in March following its handling of former reporter Michelle Fields' allegations that then-Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski assaulted her. Before receiving one of the most influential roles in the president's new cabinet, Bannon was the goblin king behind Breitbart News , the premier online platform for racist, xenophobic, anti-semitic, misogynist white male hysteria. (more...)
Draining the swamp? GOP-led House looks to bring back earmarks
- November 17, 2016
Rep. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., a Freedom Caucus leader who led the effort to oust House Speaker John Boehner previous year, told CNN on Monday that the group's focus is on the first 100 days of the Trump administration and not the speakership. (more...)
- November 17, 2016
Rep. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., a Freedom Caucus leader who led the effort to oust House Speaker John Boehner previous year, told CNN on Monday that the group's focus is on the first 100 days of the Trump administration and not the speakership. (more...)
Modi PM promises to ease India cash crunch
- November 17, 2016
After meeting with NDA leaders, Bihar ally Ram Vilas Paswan said "When a new home is built, there is dust but construction doesn't stop", It was held immediately after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met BJP politicians and said that the country is with the government on the currency ban. (more...)
- November 17, 2016
After meeting with NDA leaders, Bihar ally Ram Vilas Paswan said "When a new home is built, there is dust but construction doesn't stop", It was held immediately after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met BJP politicians and said that the country is with the government on the currency ban. (more...)
DC Mayor: Nation's Capital Will Remain a 'Sanctuary City'
- November 17, 2016
Trump has threatened to withdraw funds from sanctuary cities - something de Blasio called 'dangerous'. "Administrations may change, but our values and principles as it relates to inclusion does not". Immigration lawyer Ted Laguatan also believes it will not be easy for Trump to send home millions of undocumented immigrants . While the president-elect is clearly hostile to undocumented immigrants, Chan said Trump's word is not the last word. (more...)
- November 17, 2016
Trump has threatened to withdraw funds from sanctuary cities - something de Blasio called 'dangerous'. "Administrations may change, but our values and principles as it relates to inclusion does not". Immigration lawyer Ted Laguatan also believes it will not be easy for Trump to send home millions of undocumented immigrants . While the president-elect is clearly hostile to undocumented immigrants, Chan said Trump's word is not the last word. (more...)
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