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At least six earthquakes have hit central Oklahoma since Tuesday
- August 03, 2017
The U.S. Geological Survey reports a tremor registering a 4.4 magnitude was detected at 9:56 p.m. Wednesday about 4 miles (6 kilometers) east-northeast of Edmond, Oklahoma - about 15 miles (25 kilometers) northeast of Oklahoma City. Power was restored about an hour later. "Scientists link the quake boom to the widespread oil industry practice of pumping waste fluid into underground disposal wells". (more...)
- August 03, 2017
The U.S. Geological Survey reports a tremor registering a 4.4 magnitude was detected at 9:56 p.m. Wednesday about 4 miles (6 kilometers) east-northeast of Edmond, Oklahoma - about 15 miles (25 kilometers) northeast of Oklahoma City. Power was restored about an hour later. "Scientists link the quake boom to the widespread oil industry practice of pumping waste fluid into underground disposal wells". (more...)
NAACP issues travel advisory for Missouri
- August 03, 2017
Chapel says the national board will consider ratification in October. "Race, gender , and color based crimes have a long history in Missouri". The advisory was issued after Senate Bill 43 - which makes it more hard for employees to prove their protected class, like race or gender, directly led to unlawful discrimination - passed through the Missouri Legislature in June. (more...)
- August 03, 2017
Chapel says the national board will consider ratification in October. "Race, gender , and color based crimes have a long history in Missouri". The advisory was issued after Senate Bill 43 - which makes it more hard for employees to prove their protected class, like race or gender, directly led to unlawful discrimination - passed through the Missouri Legislature in June. (more...)
State to turn over some data on voters to Trump's commission
- August 03, 2017
The election board intends provide the names of registered voters, as well as their addresses, birth dates, and voter history. "The New York State Assembly Majority interprets that to mean their mission is not specific to any election and, therefore, New York's voter registration data can not be shared with the Commission". (more...)
- August 03, 2017
The election board intends provide the names of registered voters, as well as their addresses, birth dates, and voter history. "The New York State Assembly Majority interprets that to mean their mission is not specific to any election and, therefore, New York's voter registration data can not be shared with the Commission". (more...)
Palestinian Man Confesses To Killing His Pregnant Jewish Girlfriend
- August 03, 2017
Michal Halimi, 29, a Jewish woman from the West Bank settlement of Adam, had been missing for more than two months before her body was found in the Israeli coastal city of Holon on May 24, the Jewish Telegraphic Agency reported . "According to his version, he met the deceased in the Holon area, choked her, threw stones at her head, covered her body, and left the scene in her auto in order to 'release Palestinian prisoners, '" police said about Harouf's actions. (more...)
- August 03, 2017
Michal Halimi, 29, a Jewish woman from the West Bank settlement of Adam, had been missing for more than two months before her body was found in the Israeli coastal city of Holon on May 24, the Jewish Telegraphic Agency reported . "According to his version, he met the deceased in the Holon area, choked her, threw stones at her head, covered her body, and left the scene in her auto in order to 'release Palestinian prisoners, '" police said about Harouf's actions. (more...)
Facebook's Zuckerberg Hires Clinton Pollster
- August 03, 2017
The report, citing a person familiar with the matter, said Joel Benenson and his company, Benenson Strategy Group, will conduct research for the couple's philanthropy - the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative . The influx of Facebook cash, however, didn't generate the desired results, and the gift became a nationally-recognized failure of good intentions. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg hired Hillary ClintonHillary Rodham ClintonLawsuit claims Trump involvement in retracted Fox story on Seth Rich ... (more...)
- August 03, 2017
The report, citing a person familiar with the matter, said Joel Benenson and his company, Benenson Strategy Group, will conduct research for the couple's philanthropy - the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative . The influx of Facebook cash, however, didn't generate the desired results, and the gift became a nationally-recognized failure of good intentions. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg hired Hillary ClintonHillary Rodham ClintonLawsuit claims Trump involvement in retracted Fox story on Seth Rich ... (more...)
IT raids an attempt to terrorise Congress MLAs, says Bharatsinh Solanki
- August 03, 2017
Ahead of the searches, security was stepped up at the minister's residence and at the resort and vehicles coming out of the two places were checked. Just to defeat one Rajya Sabha candidate, they are doing all this, but they will not be successful, said Kharge. (more...)
- August 03, 2017
Ahead of the searches, security was stepped up at the minister's residence and at the resort and vehicles coming out of the two places were checked. Just to defeat one Rajya Sabha candidate, they are doing all this, but they will not be successful, said Kharge. (more...)
Fragile economy stays Putin's hand in stand-off with US
- August 03, 2017
Peskov's statement followed televised comments Sunday by Putin, who said the USA would have to cut 755 of its embassy and consular staff in Russian Federation, a massive reduction he described as a response to new US sanctions. The Russian response will cut a bulk of the American diplomatic workers now employed in Moscow and elsewhere which is estimated to be in the range of 1,200 people. (more...)
- August 03, 2017
Peskov's statement followed televised comments Sunday by Putin, who said the USA would have to cut 755 of its embassy and consular staff in Russian Federation, a massive reduction he described as a response to new US sanctions. The Russian response will cut a bulk of the American diplomatic workers now employed in Moscow and elsewhere which is estimated to be in the range of 1,200 people. (more...)
Official Travel Ban From US To N. Korea To Be Published Wednesday
- August 03, 2017
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer would then initiate an investigation under the Trade Act of 1974's Section 301, which allows the president to unilaterally impose tariffs or other trade restrictions to protect U.S. He said the US was seeking to pressure North Korea's regime peacefully, but he emphasized that Washington would never allow it to have the ability "to deliver those nuclear weapons to anyone in the region, much less to the homeland". (more...)
- August 03, 2017
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer would then initiate an investigation under the Trade Act of 1974's Section 301, which allows the president to unilaterally impose tariffs or other trade restrictions to protect U.S. He said the US was seeking to pressure North Korea's regime peacefully, but he emphasized that Washington would never allow it to have the ability "to deliver those nuclear weapons to anyone in the region, much less to the homeland". (more...)
Iran Leader Officially Endorses Rouhani's Presidential Decree
- August 03, 2017
Hassan Rouhani" as Iran's president. On the other hand, Tehran reiterated its assertion that new USA sanctions against the Muslim country constitute a "breach" of the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and Western powers. "Iranian officials have succeeded to work with world despite enemy's efforts", Ayatollah Khamenei said, adding that officials must never neglect enemy's efforts against the country. (more...)
- August 03, 2017
Hassan Rouhani" as Iran's president. On the other hand, Tehran reiterated its assertion that new USA sanctions against the Muslim country constitute a "breach" of the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and Western powers. "Iranian officials have succeeded to work with world despite enemy's efforts", Ayatollah Khamenei said, adding that officials must never neglect enemy's efforts against the country. (more...)
Analyst Activity - Shore Capital Reiterates Hold on NEXT plc (LON:NXT)
- August 03, 2017
It has underperformed by 4.85% the S&P500. BAE Systems Plc (LON:BA) stock had its "Buy" Rating reiterated by analysts at Beaufort Securities in analysts note shared with investors on Thursday morning. There are 6 sell ratings, 13 hold ratings, 4 buy ratings on the stock. Kepler Cheuvreux maintained the stock with "Reduce" rating in Thursday, September 24 report. (more...)
- August 03, 2017
It has underperformed by 4.85% the S&P500. BAE Systems Plc (LON:BA) stock had its "Buy" Rating reiterated by analysts at Beaufort Securities in analysts note shared with investors on Thursday morning. There are 6 sell ratings, 13 hold ratings, 4 buy ratings on the stock. Kepler Cheuvreux maintained the stock with "Reduce" rating in Thursday, September 24 report. (more...)
Italy enforces NGO boat crackdown as migrant flux slows
- August 03, 2017
On Monday three aid NGOs, out of nine operating in the central Mediterranean, accepted the Italian code of conduct. Jugend Rettet said initially that the Iuventa was not confiscated, that crewmembers were being interviewed as part of "standard procedure", and that it had received no official notification about any vessel detention. (more...)
- August 03, 2017
On Monday three aid NGOs, out of nine operating in the central Mediterranean, accepted the Italian code of conduct. Jugend Rettet said initially that the Iuventa was not confiscated, that crewmembers were being interviewed as part of "standard procedure", and that it had received no official notification about any vessel detention. (more...)
Kriti Sanon replies to Bhairavi Goswami in an epic way- Read how!
- August 03, 2017
But what came as a shocker was when Hate Story actress Bhairavi Goswami wrote in response to KRK's tweet, "She is really behaving like a deranged woman". No headlight, no bumper Even college students look better". She had a blink-and-miss appearance in the film and this tweet of hers can be called a publicity stunt. (more...)
- August 03, 2017
But what came as a shocker was when Hate Story actress Bhairavi Goswami wrote in response to KRK's tweet, "She is really behaving like a deranged woman". No headlight, no bumper Even college students look better". She had a blink-and-miss appearance in the film and this tweet of hers can be called a publicity stunt. (more...)
Germany expels Vietnamese diplomat as Berlin accuses Hanoi of kidnapping
- August 03, 2017
Vietnam's government has insisted that a former oil executive reported to be seeking asylum in Berlin has "turned himself in" - a day after Germany accused Hanoi of kidnapping him. Schaefer said that German and Vietnamese officials had met on the sidelines of the Group of 20 summit on July 7-8 to discuss Hanoi's wish to have Thanh extradited. (more...)
- August 03, 2017
Vietnam's government has insisted that a former oil executive reported to be seeking asylum in Berlin has "turned himself in" - a day after Germany accused Hanoi of kidnapping him. Schaefer said that German and Vietnamese officials had met on the sidelines of the Group of 20 summit on July 7-8 to discuss Hanoi's wish to have Thanh extradited. (more...)
Shark takes bite out of researcher's camera
- August 03, 2017
In the clip, the shark can be seen taking a bite out of the scientist's camera, giving a real-life, first-person view of a shark attack. Mr Skomal believes it was an "unusual" exploratory bite - the shark was trying to work out what the camera was. (more...)
- August 03, 2017
In the clip, the shark can be seen taking a bite out of the scientist's camera, giving a real-life, first-person view of a shark attack. Mr Skomal believes it was an "unusual" exploratory bite - the shark was trying to work out what the camera was. (more...)
Ready to talk to N. Korea: Tillerson
- August 03, 2017
The U.S. and its allies flew bombers over the Korean Peninsula in a show of strength on Sunday, after the second ICBM test. In a notice posted to the federal register , the State Department said beginning September 1 US passports will be invalid for travel to or within North Korea, with rare exceptions possibly granted to journalists and aid workers. (more...)
- August 03, 2017
The U.S. and its allies flew bombers over the Korean Peninsula in a show of strength on Sunday, after the second ICBM test. In a notice posted to the federal register , the State Department said beginning September 1 US passports will be invalid for travel to or within North Korea, with rare exceptions possibly granted to journalists and aid workers. (more...)
Trump Signs Sanctions Bill Targeting Russia, Iran, North Korea
- August 03, 2017
The House of Representatives and the Senate left the United States president with little possibility of overruling Congress after senators voted 98-2 in favour of the bill, and representatives voted 419-3. Kerry ". "It represents the will of the American people to see Russian Federation take steps to improve relations with the United States", he said . (more...)
- August 03, 2017
The House of Representatives and the Senate left the United States president with little possibility of overruling Congress after senators voted 98-2 in favour of the bill, and representatives voted 419-3. Kerry ". "It represents the will of the American people to see Russian Federation take steps to improve relations with the United States", he said . (more...)
Brazil President Michel Temer Beats Back Corruption Charges
- August 03, 2017
Opposition lawmakers in the lower house of Congress failed to obtain the two-thirds majority needed to send the case to the Supreme Court . Even as votes were still being counted Wednesday evening, it became clear that he had hung on. The government seems confident that the opposition will not gather the 342 votes from a total of 513 - required to advance with the complaint. But hours before the vote, the Social Democracy Party, Temer's largest coalition party, instructed supporters to ... (more...)
- August 03, 2017
Opposition lawmakers in the lower house of Congress failed to obtain the two-thirds majority needed to send the case to the Supreme Court . Even as votes were still being counted Wednesday evening, it became clear that he had hung on. The government seems confident that the opposition will not gather the 342 votes from a total of 513 - required to advance with the complaint. But hours before the vote, the Social Democracy Party, Temer's largest coalition party, instructed supporters to ... (more...)
Grant Fire burning near June Lake
- August 03, 2017
But Watt says when the fire got out of control near her ranch on Tuesday, members of the Bonaparte Indian Band saved her 20 cattle that were threatened by flames. that there was a brush fire just off Country Club Boulevard, between the golf course and West Ridge subdivisions. Chris Duffy with Emergency Management BC said that roughly 3,700 people remain displaced by the remaining 18 evacuation orders in the province, down significantly from the tens of thousands that were forced from their ... (more...)
- August 03, 2017
But Watt says when the fire got out of control near her ranch on Tuesday, members of the Bonaparte Indian Band saved her 20 cattle that were threatened by flames. that there was a brush fire just off Country Club Boulevard, between the golf course and West Ridge subdivisions. Chris Duffy with Emergency Management BC said that roughly 3,700 people remain displaced by the remaining 18 evacuation orders in the province, down significantly from the tens of thousands that were forced from their ... (more...)
Australian gets 18 months in jail for Cambodia surrogacy
- August 03, 2017
For several years, Asia has been a popular destination for Australian couples seeking women to give birth to their children but governments have grown increasingly hostile to the practice of wealthy foreigners paying poor, often-rural women to carry babies. (more...)
- August 03, 2017
For several years, Asia has been a popular destination for Australian couples seeking women to give birth to their children but governments have grown increasingly hostile to the practice of wealthy foreigners paying poor, often-rural women to carry babies. (more...)
Tillerson Applies Brakes on North Korea War Talk: 'We're Not Your Enemy'
- August 03, 2017
But Tillerson said the US does not think productive talks would result if North Korea came with the intention of maintaining their nuclear weapons. But he sought to reassure the isolated authoritarian regime that it does not need a nuclear arsenal to defend itself from a U.S. (more...)
- August 03, 2017
But Tillerson said the US does not think productive talks would result if North Korea came with the intention of maintaining their nuclear weapons. But he sought to reassure the isolated authoritarian regime that it does not need a nuclear arsenal to defend itself from a U.S. (more...)
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