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Rajya Sabha adjourned over Modi's absence during debate
- November 25, 2016
The house functioned normally for the next one hour as the Prime Minister sat and patiently heard the opposition members, including Manmohan Singh and Naresh Agrawal of the Samajwadi Party. Safe to say, the morning's shortlived debate on the notes ban in Rajya Sabha was what caused Modi to call this meeting. As opposition members created a ruckus, the house was adjourned till 3 p.m. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
The house functioned normally for the next one hour as the Prime Minister sat and patiently heard the opposition members, including Manmohan Singh and Naresh Agrawal of the Samajwadi Party. Safe to say, the morning's shortlived debate on the notes ban in Rajya Sabha was what caused Modi to call this meeting. As opposition members created a ruckus, the house was adjourned till 3 p.m. (more...)
Oil prices fall due to investors uncertainty
- November 25, 2016
Traders had anticipated the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) would successfully implement a production cut at its November 30 meeting in order to prop up prices. "The odds of OPEC getting a deal done continue to rise but the risks remain palpable", analysts at Citigroup wrote in a note to clients. But on top of the pending Iran and Iraq issue, securing cooperation from non-members including Russian Federation has emerged as a mounting concern among some OPEC ... (more...)
- November 25, 2016
Traders had anticipated the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) would successfully implement a production cut at its November 30 meeting in order to prop up prices. "The odds of OPEC getting a deal done continue to rise but the risks remain palpable", analysts at Citigroup wrote in a note to clients. But on top of the pending Iran and Iraq issue, securing cooperation from non-members including Russian Federation has emerged as a mounting concern among some OPEC ... (more...)
Ringgit affected by offshore activities not reflecting fundamentals, says Bank Negara
- November 25, 2016
The ringgit fell as much as 0.5 percent to the lowest in more than 13 months after Bank Negara Malaysia warned foreign banks this month against using offshore forwards to bet against the currency. "Global financial market conditions are likely to be susceptible to policy and market developments", said BNM. The latest decision suggests that BNM is "more anxious about supporting the weak currency than boosting the sluggish economy", said Capital Economics analyst Krystal Tan. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
The ringgit fell as much as 0.5 percent to the lowest in more than 13 months after Bank Negara Malaysia warned foreign banks this month against using offshore forwards to bet against the currency. "Global financial market conditions are likely to be susceptible to policy and market developments", said BNM. The latest decision suggests that BNM is "more anxious about supporting the weak currency than boosting the sluggish economy", said Capital Economics analyst Krystal Tan. (more...)
Conservatives upset that Donald Trump will not pursue prosecution of Hillary Clinton
- November 25, 2016
In July, after a year-long investigation, the FBI concluded that charges against Clinton were not warranted, saying agents had not found any evidence that Clinton knowingly sent or received classified information on the server. Redstate.com said that a failure to appoint a special prosecutor, as he promised, would reveal the "very real fact that the candidate is not who he claimed to be". (more...)
- November 25, 2016
In July, after a year-long investigation, the FBI concluded that charges against Clinton were not warranted, saying agents had not found any evidence that Clinton knowingly sent or received classified information on the server. Redstate.com said that a failure to appoint a special prosecutor, as he promised, would reveal the "very real fact that the candidate is not who he claimed to be". (more...)
At least 40 killed in east China scaffolding collapse
- November 25, 2016
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday urged local authorities to step up efforts of rescue, treatment and follow-up work after a deadly construction site collapse that has killed 67. Ltd. "Strengthen oversight and preventive measures", the prime minister, Li Keqiang, said in instructions about the accident issued on the central government's website. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday urged local authorities to step up efforts of rescue, treatment and follow-up work after a deadly construction site collapse that has killed 67. Ltd. "Strengthen oversight and preventive measures", the prime minister, Li Keqiang, said in instructions about the accident issued on the central government's website. (more...)
Aleppo rebels agree United Nations aid plan; Russia, Syria yet to okay
- November 25, 2016
An AFP correspondent said that the sound of the bombardment was deafening. "It is urgent that we react", he said. Three floors were flattened, the reporter said, adding that the building was located on a street that has been targeted in the past. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
An AFP correspondent said that the sound of the bombardment was deafening. "It is urgent that we react", he said. Three floors were flattened, the reporter said, adding that the building was located on a street that has been targeted in the past. (more...)
Brendan Dassey from 'Making a Murderer' won't go free Friday
- November 25, 2016
The state chief legal advisor had filed an emergency motion to stay Dassey's release. In successfully arguing for a stay of any release, Schimel said Dassey should remain imprisoned because the state was likely to win on appeal. "These repeated false promises, when considered in conjunction with all relevant factors, most especially Dassey's age, intellectual deficits, and the absence of a supportive adult, rendered Dassey's confession involuntary under the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments". (more...)
- November 25, 2016
The state chief legal advisor had filed an emergency motion to stay Dassey's release. In successfully arguing for a stay of any release, Schimel said Dassey should remain imprisoned because the state was likely to win on appeal. "These repeated false promises, when considered in conjunction with all relevant factors, most especially Dassey's age, intellectual deficits, and the absence of a supportive adult, rendered Dassey's confession involuntary under the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments". (more...)
Brendan Dassey from 'Making a Murderer' won't go free Friday
- November 25, 2016
The state chief legal advisor had filed an emergency motion to stay Dassey's release. In successfully arguing for a stay of any release, Schimel said Dassey should remain imprisoned because the state was likely to win on appeal. "These repeated false promises, when considered in conjunction with all relevant factors, most especially Dassey's age, intellectual deficits, and the absence of a supportive adult, rendered Dassey's confession involuntary under the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments". (more...)
- November 25, 2016
The state chief legal advisor had filed an emergency motion to stay Dassey's release. In successfully arguing for a stay of any release, Schimel said Dassey should remain imprisoned because the state was likely to win on appeal. "These repeated false promises, when considered in conjunction with all relevant factors, most especially Dassey's age, intellectual deficits, and the absence of a supportive adult, rendered Dassey's confession involuntary under the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments". (more...)
The Best 2016 Amazon Prime Black Friday Deals On Amazon
- November 25, 2016
But while Canadians may still prefer to do their holiday shopping in store, they research gift ideas online, with 29 per cent of survey respondents saying they use online retailers' product suggestions to find ideas for gifts to give, and more than half of shoppers go through with purchasing an item suggested by online retailers at least some of the time. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
But while Canadians may still prefer to do their holiday shopping in store, they research gift ideas online, with 29 per cent of survey respondents saying they use online retailers' product suggestions to find ideas for gifts to give, and more than half of shoppers go through with purchasing an item suggested by online retailers at least some of the time. (more...)
The Best 2016 Amazon Prime Black Friday Deals On Amazon
- November 25, 2016
But while Canadians may still prefer to do their holiday shopping in store, they research gift ideas online, with 29 per cent of survey respondents saying they use online retailers' product suggestions to find ideas for gifts to give, and more than half of shoppers go through with purchasing an item suggested by online retailers at least some of the time. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
But while Canadians may still prefer to do their holiday shopping in store, they research gift ideas online, with 29 per cent of survey respondents saying they use online retailers' product suggestions to find ideas for gifts to give, and more than half of shoppers go through with purchasing an item suggested by online retailers at least some of the time. (more...)
Cincinnati protesters asking for retrial in Ray Tensing mistrial
- November 25, 2016
However, Judge Shanahan on Saturday declared a mistrial after hearing that the panel had not come to a unanimous decision even after "a night of sleep and two additional hours of deliberations". Tensing, 26, contended he felt that Dubose's vehicle was dragging him and that he fired at him because he feared he would be run over. The shooting was one of a number across the country that have raised attention to how police deal with African Americans. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
However, Judge Shanahan on Saturday declared a mistrial after hearing that the panel had not come to a unanimous decision even after "a night of sleep and two additional hours of deliberations". Tensing, 26, contended he felt that Dubose's vehicle was dragging him and that he fired at him because he feared he would be run over. The shooting was one of a number across the country that have raised attention to how police deal with African Americans. (more...)
Ray Tensing jury was split 4-8 on murder conviction
- November 25, 2016
Judge Megan Shanahan declared a mistrial Saturday morning, accepting the jury's deadlock status several days after deliberations began. "It's obvious to me you have made a honest and contentious effort", the judge told the jury, which had deliberated for approximately 24 hours, before setting a new hearing date for November 28 to determine whether the case will be re-tried. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
Judge Megan Shanahan declared a mistrial Saturday morning, accepting the jury's deadlock status several days after deliberations began. "It's obvious to me you have made a honest and contentious effort", the judge told the jury, which had deliberated for approximately 24 hours, before setting a new hearing date for November 28 to determine whether the case will be re-tried. (more...)
Massive truck bomb blast targets Iranian pilgrims in Iraq
- November 25, 2016
Iraq's security forces were on high alert for the duration of the pilgrimage, seen as a major potential target for IS. The religious date marks the 40th day of mourning after Ashura, a Shiite religious event remembering the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, a grandson of the Prophet Mohammed, in the battle of Karbala in 680. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
Iraq's security forces were on high alert for the duration of the pilgrimage, seen as a major potential target for IS. The religious date marks the 40th day of mourning after Ashura, a Shiite religious event remembering the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, a grandson of the Prophet Mohammed, in the battle of Karbala in 680. (more...)
Britain and Pakistan to increase trade, security ties
- November 25, 2016
Swarup further said that the government protested the targeting of 18 villages along LoC between 16 and 21 November by the Pakistan Army and raised concerns over the continued attempts of infiltration. At his weekly news briefing in Islamabad on Thursday, Foreign Office spokesperson Nafees Zakaria said Pakistan is deeply concerned over the Indian atrocities in occupied Kashmir as well as its targeting of civilians on the LoC. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
Swarup further said that the government protested the targeting of 18 villages along LoC between 16 and 21 November by the Pakistan Army and raised concerns over the continued attempts of infiltration. At his weekly news briefing in Islamabad on Thursday, Foreign Office spokesperson Nafees Zakaria said Pakistan is deeply concerned over the Indian atrocities in occupied Kashmir as well as its targeting of civilians on the LoC. (more...)
Bradford's Late Interception Dooms Vikings in Detroit
- November 25, 2016
Top 50: Stafford moved past Hall of Fame quarterback Len Dawson and journeyman Rich Gannon to move into 50 place on the all-time passing yards list. Elliott, the National Football League rushing leader, had the fourth score on five straight second-half touchdown drives between the two teams with a 1-yard run for a 31-19 lead midway through the fourth quarter. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
Top 50: Stafford moved past Hall of Fame quarterback Len Dawson and journeyman Rich Gannon to move into 50 place on the all-time passing yards list. Elliott, the National Football League rushing leader, had the fourth score on five straight second-half touchdown drives between the two teams with a 1-yard run for a 31-19 lead midway through the fourth quarter. (more...)
Pakistan Air Force Chief Urges India to 'Show Restraint' Amid Border Tensions
- November 25, 2016
Pakistan and India have recently been trading fire across the line of control that divides Kashmir between the two nuclear-armed countries. - Internationalising the Kashmir issue has borne no fruit, Pakistan would be advised to first end state support to terror, said Vikas Swarup when asked about the committee formed by Pakistan to engage Indians. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
Pakistan and India have recently been trading fire across the line of control that divides Kashmir between the two nuclear-armed countries. - Internationalising the Kashmir issue has borne no fruit, Pakistan would be advised to first end state support to terror, said Vikas Swarup when asked about the committee formed by Pakistan to engage Indians. (more...)
CFP top 4 unchanged before big weekend
- November 25, 2016
Saturday against visiting Minnesota. Games remaining: Saturday vs. MI (10-1); potentially December 3 Big Ten championship game vs. TBD. The Buffs have the chance to play two more ranked teams in the next two weeks. Will the Buckeyes prove to be too strong once again and notch their 12th win in their last 13 matchups? The Crimson Tide are dominant on defense - No. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
Saturday against visiting Minnesota. Games remaining: Saturday vs. MI (10-1); potentially December 3 Big Ten championship game vs. TBD. The Buffs have the chance to play two more ranked teams in the next two weeks. Will the Buckeyes prove to be too strong once again and notch their 12th win in their last 13 matchups? The Crimson Tide are dominant on defense - No. (more...)
Thousands of bloodied civilians flee Mosul in panic as fighting intensifies
- November 25, 2016
Abu Mahdi al-Mohandes, a leader of the unit, said that their fighters would now focus on cutting the road link between Mosul and Tel Afar - a predominantly Sunni Turkmen town, the BBC reported . Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, believed to have withdrawn to a remote area near the Syrian border, has told his fighters there can be no retreat. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
Abu Mahdi al-Mohandes, a leader of the unit, said that their fighters would now focus on cutting the road link between Mosul and Tel Afar - a predominantly Sunni Turkmen town, the BBC reported . Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, believed to have withdrawn to a remote area near the Syrian border, has told his fighters there can be no retreat. (more...)
At least 8 security forces members killed in Egypt's Sinai
- November 25, 2016
At least eight members of Egypt's security forces were killed yesterday in an attack on a checkpoint in the northern Sinai, a military spokesman said in a statement. The attacks targeting police and military increased after the ouster of Islamist ex-president Mohamed Morsi in 2013 by military following massive protests against his rule. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
At least eight members of Egypt's security forces were killed yesterday in an attack on a checkpoint in the northern Sinai, a military spokesman said in a statement. The attacks targeting police and military increased after the ouster of Islamist ex-president Mohamed Morsi in 2013 by military following massive protests against his rule. (more...)
Unusually late TS Otto takes aim at Central America
- November 25, 2016
Additional strengthening is expected for the next few days until landfall, the Miami-based weather forecasting agency said. The UK Foreign Office has warned visitors to monitor its progress via the National Hurricane Center and to follow local advice. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
Additional strengthening is expected for the next few days until landfall, the Miami-based weather forecasting agency said. The UK Foreign Office has warned visitors to monitor its progress via the National Hurricane Center and to follow local advice. (more...)
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