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British police suspect corporate manslaughter over tower blaze, says BBC
- July 28, 2017
Senior executives of both the council and management company are now likely to be formally interviewed. Police told the two bodies and residents about developments on Thursday after seizing a huge amount of material and taking a large number of witness statements. (more...)
- July 28, 2017
Senior executives of both the council and management company are now likely to be formally interviewed. Police told the two bodies and residents about developments on Thursday after seizing a huge amount of material and taking a large number of witness statements. (more...)
UAE condemns recent Israeli actions in Al Aqsa Mosque
- July 28, 2017
Muslims had in previous days refused to enter the compound and prayed in the streets outside after Israel installed the new security measures. Sheikh Omar Kiswani, director of the Al-Aqsa mosque, joined Palestinian celebrations outside the compound in the early hours of Thursday after Israel removed the installations. (more...)
- July 28, 2017
Muslims had in previous days refused to enter the compound and prayed in the streets outside after Israel installed the new security measures. Sheikh Omar Kiswani, director of the Al-Aqsa mosque, joined Palestinian celebrations outside the compound in the early hours of Thursday after Israel removed the installations. (more...)
48 injured in commuter train crash in Barcelona
- July 28, 2017
It is not yet known whether any British or Irish nationals are among the casualties. The incident happened during the morning rush hour at the Franca station, in the city centre. BBC reports the train failed to brake when entering the station, smashing into the buffers at the platform. Another said: 'Everything rose up when we were hit. (more...)
- July 28, 2017
It is not yet known whether any British or Irish nationals are among the casualties. The incident happened during the morning rush hour at the Franca station, in the city centre. BBC reports the train failed to brake when entering the station, smashing into the buffers at the platform. Another said: 'Everything rose up when we were hit. (more...)
Scaramucci's regrets: 'I made a mistake in trusting in a reporter'
- July 28, 2017
In a tweet late Wednesday, Scaramucci wrote, "In light of the leak of my financial disclosure info which is a felony". Mr Scaramucci, who has vowed to find and fire people in the White House who leak information to the media, called Mr Lizza and demanded to know who was his source. (more...)
- July 28, 2017
In a tweet late Wednesday, Scaramucci wrote, "In light of the leak of my financial disclosure info which is a felony". Mr Scaramucci, who has vowed to find and fire people in the White House who leak information to the media, called Mr Lizza and demanded to know who was his source. (more...)
Israel removes new security from Temple Mount
- July 28, 2017
PLO executive committee member Wasel Abu Yusuf termed the behavior of the Israeli security forces "very unsafe", after thousands streamed into the mosque compound on the Temple Mount for afternoon prayers. "It got nasty real quick, the Israelis threw stun grenades and rubber bullets near where people were praying", said Ahmed, a British student volunteering in Palestine. (more...)
- July 28, 2017
PLO executive committee member Wasel Abu Yusuf termed the behavior of the Israeli security forces "very unsafe", after thousands streamed into the mosque compound on the Temple Mount for afternoon prayers. "It got nasty real quick, the Israelis threw stun grenades and rubber bullets near where people were praying", said Ahmed, a British student volunteering in Palestine. (more...)
Trial dates fixed for Jong-nam's accused murderers
- July 28, 2017
The 25-year-old Aisyah and 28-year-old Huong were seen heavily guarded and wearing bullet-proof vests before being led inside for the hearing. Judge Azmi Ariffin estimated the trial would last for two months. Hisyam Teh Poh Teik, a lawyer for Huong, said the judge had chose to take the women's pleas at the start of the trial. Kim was the eldest son of the late North Korean leader Kim Jong Il. (more...)
- July 28, 2017
The 25-year-old Aisyah and 28-year-old Huong were seen heavily guarded and wearing bullet-proof vests before being led inside for the hearing. Judge Azmi Ariffin estimated the trial would last for two months. Hisyam Teh Poh Teik, a lawyer for Huong, said the judge had chose to take the women's pleas at the start of the trial. Kim was the eldest son of the late North Korean leader Kim Jong Il. (more...)
All Jersey Shore ocean beaches open again after bacteria levels drop
- July 28, 2017
On Wednesday, July 26th, the Atlantic County Division of Public Health announced that ocean water tested off some beaches in Atlantic City and Ventnor had extremely high levels of bacteria. The San Diego River as it reaches Dog Beach in Ocean Beach. All ocean, bay and coastal river beaches are open. The water samples are tested for a type of bacteria which indicates the likely presence of fecal matter. (more...)
- July 28, 2017
On Wednesday, July 26th, the Atlantic County Division of Public Health announced that ocean water tested off some beaches in Atlantic City and Ventnor had extremely high levels of bacteria. The San Diego River as it reaches Dog Beach in Ocean Beach. All ocean, bay and coastal river beaches are open. The water samples are tested for a type of bacteria which indicates the likely presence of fecal matter. (more...)
After reporter call, White House official promises to limit 'colorful language'
- July 28, 2017
Scaramucci and Priebus have barely been able to play nice during the new comms director's brief tenure at the White House . He also accused White House chief strategist Steve Bannon of trying to burnish his own reputation. He later told CNN the message was not a call for the FBI to investigate the chief of staff. Highlights include: " What I want to do is I want to fucking kill all the leakers ", and "Reince is a fucking paranoid schizophrenic, a paranoiac ". (more...)
- July 28, 2017
Scaramucci and Priebus have barely been able to play nice during the new comms director's brief tenure at the White House . He also accused White House chief strategist Steve Bannon of trying to burnish his own reputation. He later told CNN the message was not a call for the FBI to investigate the chief of staff. Highlights include: " What I want to do is I want to fucking kill all the leakers ", and "Reince is a fucking paranoid schizophrenic, a paranoiac ". (more...)
Afghan forces rescue 2 abducted Pakistani diplomats
- July 28, 2017
The diplomats were handed over to the Pakistan embassy in Kabul Wednesday by the Afghan ministry of foreign affairs after they were recovered by security forces in an operation , according to the statement issued by Pakistan's foreign ministry. (more...)
- July 28, 2017
The diplomats were handed over to the Pakistan embassy in Kabul Wednesday by the Afghan ministry of foreign affairs after they were recovered by security forces in an operation , according to the statement issued by Pakistan's foreign ministry. (more...)
Top Republican drafting bill to protect special counsel
- July 28, 2017
If you've got reason to believe he is compromised and shouldn't be serving as special counsel, let me know. "That's what we did in the 1990s as a check and balance, not just against this president , but against all future presidents". Trump's war on Sessions , however, has raised the ire of Senate Republicans who like Sessions far more than they like Trump and who do not appreciate attacks on their former colleague. (more...)
- July 28, 2017
If you've got reason to believe he is compromised and shouldn't be serving as special counsel, let me know. "That's what we did in the 1990s as a check and balance, not just against this president , but against all future presidents". Trump's war on Sessions , however, has raised the ire of Senate Republicans who like Sessions far more than they like Trump and who do not appreciate attacks on their former colleague. (more...)
Health care debate: What you need to know
- July 28, 2017
In an article in Health Affairs , the authors examined national survey data of US adults ages 18-64, collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to determine the impact of the ACA on socioeconomic disparities in insurance coverage. (more...)
- July 28, 2017
In an article in Health Affairs , the authors examined national survey data of US adults ages 18-64, collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to determine the impact of the ACA on socioeconomic disparities in insurance coverage. (more...)
BT Group PLC (NYSE:BT) to Release Earnings on Friday
- July 28, 2017
It closed at $52.43 lastly. It has outperformed by 14.57% the S&P500. Among 24 analysts covering The Home Depot Inc. Peel Hunt reaffirmed their buy rating on shares of Tarsus Group plc (LON: TRS ) in a research report sent to investors on Wednesday morning. (more...)
- July 28, 2017
It closed at $52.43 lastly. It has outperformed by 14.57% the S&P500. Among 24 analysts covering The Home Depot Inc. Peel Hunt reaffirmed their buy rating on shares of Tarsus Group plc (LON: TRS ) in a research report sent to investors on Wednesday morning. (more...)
Metal Index Hits 34-month High; Hindalco, Vedanta At 52-week High
- July 28, 2017
The S&P BSE Sensex added as much as 0.9 percent earlier in the day as traders replaced July contracts with August securities. As of 9.30 am, Nifty was down 0.48 per cent at 9,971.95 and the Sensex traded 195.77 points or 0.60 per cent lower at 32,187.58. (more...)
- July 28, 2017
The S&P BSE Sensex added as much as 0.9 percent earlier in the day as traders replaced July contracts with August securities. As of 9.30 am, Nifty was down 0.48 per cent at 9,971.95 and the Sensex traded 195.77 points or 0.60 per cent lower at 32,187.58. (more...)
White House steps up efforts to stop media leaks
- July 28, 2017
By tagging Trump's chief of staff, Reince Priebus , in the tweet , Scaramucci seemed to imply Priebus was to blame for the leak. On Priebus's mental state: "Reince is a fucking paranoid schizophrenic, a paranoiac". He also said the rest of the communications staff had "amnesty" as long as they "stop leaking". "This is the problem with the leaking", Scaramucci said. (more...)
- July 28, 2017
By tagging Trump's chief of staff, Reince Priebus , in the tweet , Scaramucci seemed to imply Priebus was to blame for the leak. On Priebus's mental state: "Reince is a fucking paranoid schizophrenic, a paranoiac". He also said the rest of the communications staff had "amnesty" as long as they "stop leaking". "This is the problem with the leaking", Scaramucci said. (more...)
Medicaid Enrollees Largely Satisfied With Their Health Care
- July 28, 2017
In addition, current and impending barriers to access and affordability under the ACA must be removed, particularly for those most in need. Former President Obama's goal of providing not only affordable healthcare, but reducing ER visits through an increase in preventative care has contributed to a significant decrease in the number of people without health insurance and in a drop in personal bankruptcies by 50%, as illustrated in the infographic below. (more...)
- July 28, 2017
In addition, current and impending barriers to access and affordability under the ACA must be removed, particularly for those most in need. Former President Obama's goal of providing not only affordable healthcare, but reducing ER visits through an increase in preventative care has contributed to a significant decrease in the number of people without health insurance and in a drop in personal bankruptcies by 50%, as illustrated in the infographic below. (more...)
Donations at Dairy Queen Benefit Children's Miracle Network
- July 28, 2017
At Dairy Queens across the country, buying a Blizzard could make a miracle come true. CMN Hospitals the Dairy Queen system has raised more than $120 million for local hospitals. That's what people in our area said all day long as they gave in to their sweet tooth for a good cause. A dollar from every sale will help children in need and all money stays local. (more...)
- July 28, 2017
At Dairy Queens across the country, buying a Blizzard could make a miracle come true. CMN Hospitals the Dairy Queen system has raised more than $120 million for local hospitals. That's what people in our area said all day long as they gave in to their sweet tooth for a good cause. A dollar from every sale will help children in need and all money stays local. (more...)
Arundhati Roy's book in Man Booker longlist
- July 28, 2017
Arundhati Roy's long-awaited second novel has made the longlist for the Man Booker Prize - 20 years after winning the award with her first, BBC News report. Fiona Mozley, aged 29, who works at the Little Apple Bookshop in York, wrote her novel, a meditation on landscape in South Yorkshire, while commuting via train. (more...)
- July 28, 2017
Arundhati Roy's long-awaited second novel has made the longlist for the Man Booker Prize - 20 years after winning the award with her first, BBC News report. Fiona Mozley, aged 29, who works at the Little Apple Bookshop in York, wrote her novel, a meditation on landscape in South Yorkshire, while commuting via train. (more...)
House GOP Passes $788B Bill for Pentagon, Border Wall
- July 28, 2017
The report by FAIR acknowledged the importance of a border wall for security, but also said the idea would be a "sound fiscal investment", saving Americans in the long run a total of $113 billion in costs from widespread illegal immigration. (more...)
- July 28, 2017
The report by FAIR acknowledged the importance of a border wall for security, but also said the idea would be a "sound fiscal investment", saving Americans in the long run a total of $113 billion in costs from widespread illegal immigration. (more...)
Operating profit at Diageo up 25pc despite 'flat' Guinness sales
- July 28, 2017
The group was boosted by healthy growth in worldwide markets and strong scotch sales. The Irish cream liqueur is produced at Diageo's plant in Mallusk, which opened 14 years ago and now makes around 70 per cent of all Baileys sold across the globe (at peak times its output reaches 500,000 bottles a day). (more...)
- July 28, 2017
The group was boosted by healthy growth in worldwide markets and strong scotch sales. The Irish cream liqueur is produced at Diageo's plant in Mallusk, which opened 14 years ago and now makes around 70 per cent of all Baileys sold across the globe (at peak times its output reaches 500,000 bottles a day). (more...)
European Union warns United States about Sanctions on Russian Federation
- July 28, 2017
The US House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a package of sanctions against Russia , Iran and North Korea, in a possible blow to President Donald Trump . If Trump chooses to veto it, the bill is expected to garner enough support in both chambers to override his veto and pass it into law. "The Senate must act quickly on the legislation from the House", Schumer said. (more...)
- July 28, 2017
The US House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a package of sanctions against Russia , Iran and North Korea, in a possible blow to President Donald Trump . If Trump chooses to veto it, the bill is expected to garner enough support in both chambers to override his veto and pass it into law. "The Senate must act quickly on the legislation from the House", Schumer said. (more...)
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