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Plans for stronger Turkish presidency pass first hurdle
- December 30, 2016
According to the draft, the president will also have the authority to declare emergency rule, which now requires parliamentary approval. The number of the Constitutional Court members will also be decreased from 17 to 15. The AKP and the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) have earlier reached an agreement on the constitutional changes. Mr Erdogan, 62, came to power in 2002 and spent 11 years as Prime Minister before becoming the country's first directly-elected President in August 2014. (more...)
- December 30, 2016
According to the draft, the president will also have the authority to declare emergency rule, which now requires parliamentary approval. The number of the Constitutional Court members will also be decreased from 17 to 15. The AKP and the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) have earlier reached an agreement on the constitutional changes. Mr Erdogan, 62, came to power in 2002 and spent 11 years as Prime Minister before becoming the country's first directly-elected President in August 2014. (more...)
Romania's president appoints Sorin Grindeanu as PM
- December 30, 2016
The announcement ends a two-week saga during which the President has held two rounds of consultations with the political parties represented in the new Parliament and has rejected the first candidate proposed by the PSD-ALDE majority in the Parliament. (more...)
- December 30, 2016
The announcement ends a two-week saga during which the President has held two rounds of consultations with the political parties represented in the new Parliament and has rejected the first candidate proposed by the PSD-ALDE majority in the Parliament. (more...)
Syria to halt all military operations from midnight: Army
- December 30, 2016
State TV says the ceasefire paves the way for reactivating negotiations to end the conflict and says the ceasefire comes after the "successes achieved by the armed forces", an apparent reference to the capture of rebel-held neighborhoods of Aleppo earlier this month. (more...)
- December 30, 2016
State TV says the ceasefire paves the way for reactivating negotiations to end the conflict and says the ceasefire comes after the "successes achieved by the armed forces", an apparent reference to the capture of rebel-held neighborhoods of Aleppo earlier this month. (more...)
China stokes WW3 tensions by flaunting combat aircraft in warning to Trump
- December 30, 2016
China-developed J-15 fighters carried live ammunition and performed strike exercises, the ministry said. "The message is: 'If you test our bottom line, we'll play that game too, '" said Ni Lexiong, a naval expert at Shanghai University of Political Science and Law. (more...)
- December 30, 2016
China-developed J-15 fighters carried live ammunition and performed strike exercises, the ministry said. "The message is: 'If you test our bottom line, we'll play that game too, '" said Ni Lexiong, a naval expert at Shanghai University of Political Science and Law. (more...)
New Year's Eve Fireworks reminders
- December 30, 2016
New Year's Eve Dinner: Djon's Steak and Lobster House will offer a four-course prix fixe menu December 31 at 522 Ocean Ave., Melbourne Beach. Sierra Place will be welcoming the New Year with favorite tunes played on the piano by Squeak Steele from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. (more...)
- December 30, 2016
New Year's Eve Dinner: Djon's Steak and Lobster House will offer a four-course prix fixe menu December 31 at 522 Ocean Ave., Melbourne Beach. Sierra Place will be welcoming the New Year with favorite tunes played on the piano by Squeak Steele from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. (more...)
PetroleoBrasileiro S.A.-Petrobras (NYSE:PBR) declared EPS of
- December 30, 2016
Always volatility measures make charm for active trader; price volatility of stock was 4.27% for a week and 5.69% for a month. The stock's price moved down its 200-day moving average of $96.86. EPS is measured by subtracting dividends from profits and dividing it by the aggregate volume of shares outstanding. Similarly, the company's last 5 years high P/E ratio is 12.06 and low P/E is 8.86, whereas, the industry's and sector's high P/E for the past year is 20.03 and 29.97 respectively and low ... (more...)
- December 30, 2016
Always volatility measures make charm for active trader; price volatility of stock was 4.27% for a week and 5.69% for a month. The stock's price moved down its 200-day moving average of $96.86. EPS is measured by subtracting dividends from profits and dividing it by the aggregate volume of shares outstanding. Similarly, the company's last 5 years high P/E ratio is 12.06 and low P/E is 8.86, whereas, the industry's and sector's high P/E for the past year is 20.03 and 29.97 respectively and low ... (more...)
No. 3 Baylor obliterates KSU to open Big 12 play
- December 30, 2016
At one point on offense, Baylor had three offensive rebounds and finally on the fourth try it was scored. The final 10 minutes of the contest continued to play out the same way: Baylor in complete command. OU controlled the game from the start, and took a 42-31 lead into the half. "I think their depth is the best I've seen it certainly in the last four years". (more...)
- December 30, 2016
At one point on offense, Baylor had three offensive rebounds and finally on the fourth try it was scored. The final 10 minutes of the contest continued to play out the same way: Baylor in complete command. OU controlled the game from the start, and took a 42-31 lead into the half. "I think their depth is the best I've seen it certainly in the last four years". (more...)
Obama Called Lame Duck By Russians, Trump Gets Chicken Monument From Chinese
- December 30, 2016
Sen. Lindsey Graham said Wednesday that Russia, and in particular Russian President Vladimir Putin, can expect forthcoming sanctions in the wake of reports that the country actively interfered in the USA presidential election to boost Mr. (more...)
- December 30, 2016
Sen. Lindsey Graham said Wednesday that Russia, and in particular Russian President Vladimir Putin, can expect forthcoming sanctions in the wake of reports that the country actively interfered in the USA presidential election to boost Mr. (more...)
BHIM app will replace all cash transactions in India: PM Modi
- December 30, 2016
While post demonetisation, which prime Minister Narendra Modi advertised on 8th November, wallet apps like Paytm, Freecharge and MobiKwik gained a lot of momentum, there were certain factors which hindered people from using them. In addition to his role in making of the Constitution, Dr. Ambedkar was also a great economist. "In two weeks time, we will make one more accomplishment, it's security is being worked on". (more...)
- December 30, 2016
While post demonetisation, which prime Minister Narendra Modi advertised on 8th November, wallet apps like Paytm, Freecharge and MobiKwik gained a lot of momentum, there were certain factors which hindered people from using them. In addition to his role in making of the Constitution, Dr. Ambedkar was also a great economist. "In two weeks time, we will make one more accomplishment, it's security is being worked on". (more...)
Russian foreign ministry suggests President Vladimir Putin match USA sanctions
- December 30, 2016
S., one in Maryland and the other in Glen Cove, Long Island. The US government also will report to congress in the coming days about Russia's efforts to interfere in the US election as well as malicious cyber activity related to previous elections. (more...)
- December 30, 2016
S., one in Maryland and the other in Glen Cove, Long Island. The US government also will report to congress in the coming days about Russia's efforts to interfere in the US election as well as malicious cyber activity related to previous elections. (more...)
Seattle cops to start wearing body cameras
- December 30, 2016
About a dozen officers in the city's bike squad will begin wearing the devices Thursday. Tuesday, officers were assigned cameras and met with the manufacturer for training. Scrutiny of police intensified after the release of a squad-car video past year ago showing a white officer fatally shooting black teenager Laquan McDonald 16 times. (more...)
- December 30, 2016
About a dozen officers in the city's bike squad will begin wearing the devices Thursday. Tuesday, officers were assigned cameras and met with the manufacturer for training. Scrutiny of police intensified after the release of a squad-car video past year ago showing a white officer fatally shooting black teenager Laquan McDonald 16 times. (more...)
Fog and mist is affecting flights out of Heathrow and City airports
- December 30, 2016
After a day of frozen fog and cancelled flights, the Kamloops Airport is up and running today, December 29, with extra flights to move travellers stuck by the weather. Thick fog is affecting flights to and from the United Kingdom and across Europe today. The 33rd floor view from our window towards the airfield gives an impression of the difficulties being faced by pilots wishing to use it to take off or land. (more...)
- December 30, 2016
After a day of frozen fog and cancelled flights, the Kamloops Airport is up and running today, December 29, with extra flights to move travellers stuck by the weather. Thick fog is affecting flights to and from the United Kingdom and across Europe today. The 33rd floor view from our window towards the airfield gives an impression of the difficulties being faced by pilots wishing to use it to take off or land. (more...)
Two children lose father to stabbing inside Target on Christmas Eve
- December 30, 2016
Officers were dispatched to the Target at 2499 Whipple Rd.at 8:02 p.m. Saturday, where they found Griffin suffering from stab wounds. He was later taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. Family members tell KRON4 Griffin was with his two kids and asked two people to turn their music down because the lyrics weren't appropriate for his 4-year-old and 5-year-old sons. (more...)
- December 30, 2016
Officers were dispatched to the Target at 2499 Whipple Rd.at 8:02 p.m. Saturday, where they found Griffin suffering from stab wounds. He was later taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. Family members tell KRON4 Griffin was with his two kids and asked two people to turn their music down because the lyrics weren't appropriate for his 4-year-old and 5-year-old sons. (more...)
Two dead after military grade helicopter crashes in Texas bay water
- December 30, 2016
The effort to pull wreckage of a helicopter crash is expected to resume Thursday morning. Two people were inside the aircraft during the crash, officials said. Officials weren't ready to say what went wrong. The crew was based at Ellington Field in Texas. "It's just got to be very bad for them to be you know, you think if you are serving your country and you are home, you are on our soil, you should be OK", Roland told the reporter. (more...)
- December 30, 2016
The effort to pull wreckage of a helicopter crash is expected to resume Thursday morning. Two people were inside the aircraft during the crash, officials said. Officials weren't ready to say what went wrong. The crew was based at Ellington Field in Texas. "It's just got to be very bad for them to be you know, you think if you are serving your country and you are home, you are on our soil, you should be OK", Roland told the reporter. (more...)
US Oil Inventories See Second Consecutive Surprise Gain
- December 30, 2016
The IEA said that if OPEC "promptly and fully sticks to its production target", and non-OPEC producers fulfill their planned cuts, the market "is likely to move into deficit in the first half of 2017" by an estimated 600,000 barrels per day. (more...)
- December 30, 2016
The IEA said that if OPEC "promptly and fully sticks to its production target", and non-OPEC producers fulfill their planned cuts, the market "is likely to move into deficit in the first half of 2017" by an estimated 600,000 barrels per day. (more...)
Trump launches fresh attack on UN
- December 30, 2016
Although Trump didn't detail his complaints in his morning broadsides on Twitter, the president-elect has made it clear that it didn't sit well with him when Obama recently boasted that he would have won the election if he'd been running. Trump on Friday said Washington's policies at the United Nations will be different after he takes office. "I think we ought to get on with our lives", Mr. (more...)
- December 30, 2016
Although Trump didn't detail his complaints in his morning broadsides on Twitter, the president-elect has made it clear that it didn't sit well with him when Obama recently boasted that he would have won the election if he'd been running. Trump on Friday said Washington's policies at the United Nations will be different after he takes office. "I think we ought to get on with our lives", Mr. (more...)
Donald Trump to Issue Economic Development Message
- December 30, 2016
In response, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tweeted , "President-elect Trump, thank you for your warm friendship and your clear-cut support for Israel!" Donald Trump Thursday morning posted a meme to Instagram that says his "administration will follow two simple rules: Buy American and Hire American!" "As to the United Nations, things will be different after Jan 20th", he said on Twitter, referring to the date of his inauguration. (more...)
- December 30, 2016
In response, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tweeted , "President-elect Trump, thank you for your warm friendship and your clear-cut support for Israel!" Donald Trump Thursday morning posted a meme to Instagram that says his "administration will follow two simple rules: Buy American and Hire American!" "As to the United Nations, things will be different after Jan 20th", he said on Twitter, referring to the date of his inauguration. (more...)
Pan Pan, the world's oldest male panda, dies aged 31
- December 30, 2016
The animal is said to have deteriorated in health dramatically in the three days before his death, stopping moving and eating and losing consciousness. Pandas generally only live 20 years, though those in captivity have longer lifespans. The resulting family, totaling over 130 pandas, now populates zoos across the world, according to CNN - anywhere between Washington and Taipei, and even as north as Edinburgh. (more...)
- December 30, 2016
The animal is said to have deteriorated in health dramatically in the three days before his death, stopping moving and eating and losing consciousness. Pandas generally only live 20 years, though those in captivity have longer lifespans. The resulting family, totaling over 130 pandas, now populates zoos across the world, according to CNN - anywhere between Washington and Taipei, and even as north as Edinburgh. (more...)
United Nations is not living up to its potential: Donald Trump
- December 30, 2016
President-elect Donald Trump, left, stands with boxing promoter Don King as he speaks to reporters at Mar-a-Lago, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016, in Palm Beach , Fla. Where the incoming Trump Administration hopes to bestride the global body after assuming power next year, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu seems to be counting on an imaginary, unsigned agreement between himself and Trump, and is perhaps even fantasizing about a tripartite alliance between them and his surprising supporter from Russian ... (more...)
- December 30, 2016
President-elect Donald Trump, left, stands with boxing promoter Don King as he speaks to reporters at Mar-a-Lago, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016, in Palm Beach , Fla. Where the incoming Trump Administration hopes to bestride the global body after assuming power next year, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu seems to be counting on an imaginary, unsigned agreement between himself and Trump, and is perhaps even fantasizing about a tripartite alliance between them and his surprising supporter from Russian ... (more...)
Fatal falls from chair lifts are rare in U.S.
- December 30, 2016
Police spokeswoman Schelly Olson says ski resort officials reported they fell about 20 feet onto snow. The 9-year-old was later flown by helicopter to Children's Hospital in the Denver area, while the 12-year-old remained at the Granby hospital in stable condition. (more...)
- December 30, 2016
Police spokeswoman Schelly Olson says ski resort officials reported they fell about 20 feet onto snow. The 9-year-old was later flown by helicopter to Children's Hospital in the Denver area, while the 12-year-old remained at the Granby hospital in stable condition. (more...)
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