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US Marine aircraft reportedly crashes off Australian coast, search and rescue underway
- August 05, 2017
Small vessels and aircraft from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unite and Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group are carrying out search and rescue operations. The US Marine Corps has not called on assistance from the Australian government and are confident they can conduct the rescue independently. Last month, 15 service members were killed when a Marine Corps cargo plane crashed in Mississippi. (more...)
- August 05, 2017
Small vessels and aircraft from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unite and Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group are carrying out search and rescue operations. The US Marine Corps has not called on assistance from the Australian government and are confident they can conduct the rescue independently. Last month, 15 service members were killed when a Marine Corps cargo plane crashed in Mississippi. (more...)
People going insane over Amazon's toilet paper printed with Trump's tweets
- August 05, 2017
Karen Krohnon said: 'Hey, this is a big improvement over the exhausted face-on-toilet paper trope that is applied to every politician to reach prominence. Ironically (or perhaps not so much), Donald Trump has spent a good portion of the last few months criticizing Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos for his alleged contributions to the "fake news" conspiracy. (more...)
- August 05, 2017
Karen Krohnon said: 'Hey, this is a big improvement over the exhausted face-on-toilet paper trope that is applied to every politician to reach prominence. Ironically (or perhaps not so much), Donald Trump has spent a good portion of the last few months criticizing Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos for his alleged contributions to the "fake news" conspiracy. (more...)
Chizhov: EU manages to soften U.S. sanctions law
- August 05, 2017
The EU blacklisted on Friday three more Russian-linked people including the deputy energy minister and three companies involved in diverting gas turbines sold by German firm Siemens to Crimea. "The decision of Brussels to include a number of Russian officials and companies as a retaliatory measure for alleged illegitimate supply of Siemens gas turbines to Crimea prompts deep regret", the foreign ministry said in a statement. (more...)
- August 05, 2017
The EU blacklisted on Friday three more Russian-linked people including the deputy energy minister and three companies involved in diverting gas turbines sold by German firm Siemens to Crimea. "The decision of Brussels to include a number of Russian officials and companies as a retaliatory measure for alleged illegitimate supply of Siemens gas turbines to Crimea prompts deep regret", the foreign ministry said in a statement. (more...)
Meal Delivery Company to Cut 1270 Jobs — Blue Apron Layoffs
- August 05, 2017
They set an "outperform" rating and a $10.00 price target on the stock. Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. Canaccord Genuity initiated coverage on shares of Blue Apron Holdings in a research note on Monday, July 24th. The correct version of this piece of content can be viewed at https://www.themarketsdaily.com/2017/08/04/blue-apron-holdings-inc-aprn-receives-new-coverage-from-analysts-at-morgan-stanley-updated.html. (more...)
- August 05, 2017
They set an "outperform" rating and a $10.00 price target on the stock. Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. Canaccord Genuity initiated coverage on shares of Blue Apron Holdings in a research note on Monday, July 24th. The correct version of this piece of content can be viewed at https://www.themarketsdaily.com/2017/08/04/blue-apron-holdings-inc-aprn-receives-new-coverage-from-analysts-at-morgan-stanley-updated.html. (more...)
N Korea says door remains 'open' for United States tourists
- August 05, 2017
North Korea's top diplomat arrived in China on Saturday en route to the Philippines for a regional security conference, a source said , amid a looming vote that could tighten sanctions on Pyongyang for its missile and nuclear programs. The United States gave China, North Korea's neighbor and ally, a proposed resolution several weeks ago. The draft resolution would also prohibit countries from increasing the current numbers of North Korean laborers working overseas, ban new joint ventures ... (more...)
- August 05, 2017
North Korea's top diplomat arrived in China on Saturday en route to the Philippines for a regional security conference, a source said , amid a looming vote that could tighten sanctions on Pyongyang for its missile and nuclear programs. The United States gave China, North Korea's neighbor and ally, a proposed resolution several weeks ago. The draft resolution would also prohibit countries from increasing the current numbers of North Korean laborers working overseas, ban new joint ventures ... (more...)
McIlroy remains in contention at weather-affected WGC-Bridgestone Invitational
- August 05, 2017
Pieters, the first-round leader, slipped two back into sole possession of second place after he followed Thursday's 65 with a 70. Rory McIlroy , Zach Johnson and world number three Hideki Matsuyama are all tied at four under in third, while British Open victor Jordan Spieth is a shot further back alongside another five players, including Australia's Jason Day . (more...)
- August 05, 2017
Pieters, the first-round leader, slipped two back into sole possession of second place after he followed Thursday's 65 with a 70. Rory McIlroy , Zach Johnson and world number three Hideki Matsuyama are all tied at four under in third, while British Open victor Jordan Spieth is a shot further back alongside another five players, including Australia's Jason Day . (more...)
Donald Trump: Refugees Are 'Bad' & Won't Work for 'Local Milk People'
- August 05, 2017
Trump: What is the thing with boats? "I won New Hampshire because New Hampshire is a drug-infested den", he said , complaining that drugs from Mexico are damaging the United States. Referring to the executive order he had just issued to ban entry to people from a list of Muslim-majority countries, Trump complained that the Australian deal "will make me look bad". (more...)
- August 05, 2017
Trump: What is the thing with boats? "I won New Hampshire because New Hampshire is a drug-infested den", he said , complaining that drugs from Mexico are damaging the United States. Referring to the executive order he had just issued to ban entry to people from a list of Muslim-majority countries, Trump complained that the Australian deal "will make me look bad". (more...)
John Kelly Attempts To Control White House
- August 05, 2017
Sources say Lapan is at the top of a shortlist to serve as the White House's top official on communications and promoting the president's agenda. Trump, who attended a military prep school growing up, is said to be pleased at the increased discipline that Kelly has brought in since taking over from Reince Priebus , who struggled to maintain order and was often ignored by senior staff. (more...)
- August 05, 2017
Sources say Lapan is at the top of a shortlist to serve as the White House's top official on communications and promoting the president's agenda. Trump, who attended a military prep school growing up, is said to be pleased at the increased discipline that Kelly has brought in since taking over from Reince Priebus , who struggled to maintain order and was often ignored by senior staff. (more...)
Bp. Dewane: Health care laws must begin and end with human person
- August 05, 2017
The Senate's inability to reach consensus on an ACA replacement bill clearly demonstrates the complexities and intricacies of health care in this country, and underscores the fact that sustainable solutions to transform our nation's health care system can not be easily or quickly achieved. (more...)
- August 05, 2017
The Senate's inability to reach consensus on an ACA replacement bill clearly demonstrates the complexities and intricacies of health care in this country, and underscores the fact that sustainable solutions to transform our nation's health care system can not be easily or quickly achieved. (more...)
Switzerland Plane Crash at Aviation Camp Kills 2 Teens, Pilot
- August 05, 2017
According to Ruegg, a group of tourists who had taken a gondola ride up to view the region's peaks watched the plane plummet at around 9:30 am (0730 GMT). It is reported that the flight took place under the auspices of the Aero club of Switzerland at the summer camp for young people. "The young people spent a wonderful holiday week, and one of the highlights was supposed to be this flight". (more...)
- August 05, 2017
According to Ruegg, a group of tourists who had taken a gondola ride up to view the region's peaks watched the plane plummet at around 9:30 am (0730 GMT). It is reported that the flight took place under the auspices of the Aero club of Switzerland at the summer camp for young people. "The young people spent a wonderful holiday week, and one of the highlights was supposed to be this flight". (more...)
Hamas delegation to attend Iran leader's inauguration
- August 05, 2017
London-based Amnesty called on the European Union to take a tougher stance as the group published a report accusing Iran of a "vicious crackdown" that it says has dashed hopes of rights reform under President Hassan Rouhani . The nuclear deal between Iran and six major powers - the USA, the UK, Russia, France, China and Germany - limits Tehran's atomic programme in exchange for lifting global sanctions. (more...)
- August 05, 2017
London-based Amnesty called on the European Union to take a tougher stance as the group published a report accusing Iran of a "vicious crackdown" that it says has dashed hopes of rights reform under President Hassan Rouhani . The nuclear deal between Iran and six major powers - the USA, the UK, Russia, France, China and Germany - limits Tehran's atomic programme in exchange for lifting global sanctions. (more...)
Trump urges Mexican president: Stop saying you won't pay for the
- August 05, 2017
Mr Trump described the agreement as "a frightful deal, a disgusting deal" which would make him look like a "dope" and a weak and ineffective leader. "As opposed to you saying, "We will not pay", and me saying, "We will not pay", the United States president said. Mr Trump and Mr Pena Nieto met in an impromptu visit Mr Trump made to Mexico during his presidential campaign. (more...)
- August 05, 2017
Mr Trump described the agreement as "a frightful deal, a disgusting deal" which would make him look like a "dope" and a weak and ineffective leader. "As opposed to you saying, "We will not pay", and me saying, "We will not pay", the United States president said. Mr Trump and Mr Pena Nieto met in an impromptu visit Mr Trump made to Mexico during his presidential campaign. (more...)
North Korea to face USD 1 billion economic pressure post UN sanctions
- August 05, 2017
The latest comments come after Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said on Tuesday the US does not see North Korea as an enemy, although he described nuclear development program as a threat. France's U.N. Ambassador Francois Delattre told reporters Thursday his government would like to see a resolution "with robust and additional sanctions adopted in the very coming days". (more...)
- August 05, 2017
The latest comments come after Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said on Tuesday the US does not see North Korea as an enemy, although he described nuclear development program as a threat. France's U.N. Ambassador Francois Delattre told reporters Thursday his government would like to see a resolution "with robust and additional sanctions adopted in the very coming days". (more...)
Anne Frank Center Calls Trump Adviser Stephen Miller 'National Monument of Ignorance'
- August 05, 2017
Miller responded to Acosta that "The poem that you're referring to was added later". The author of that poem, Emma Lazarus , was outspoken against antisemitism, and sought to raise awareness of the attacks on the Jewish people that were taking place in Eastern Europe, so that her fellow citizens would welcome refugees from Russian Federation and elsewhere. (more...)
- August 05, 2017
Miller responded to Acosta that "The poem that you're referring to was added later". The author of that poem, Emma Lazarus , was outspoken against antisemitism, and sought to raise awareness of the attacks on the Jewish people that were taking place in Eastern Europe, so that her fellow citizens would welcome refugees from Russian Federation and elsewhere. (more...)
Who Is Khawaja Asif? Meet Pakistan's First Foreign Minister Since 2013
- August 05, 2017
Khawaja Mohammed Asif, minister for defence and power in previous cabinet, is the new foreign minister. According to analysts cited by Reuters, the size of the cabinet has been doubled keeping the upcoming generals in mind. The cabinet members and their portfolios were finalised by Abbasi after six-hour-long consultations with his predecessor Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif in the resort town of Murree Thursday. (more...)
- August 05, 2017
Khawaja Mohammed Asif, minister for defence and power in previous cabinet, is the new foreign minister. According to analysts cited by Reuters, the size of the cabinet has been doubled keeping the upcoming generals in mind. The cabinet members and their portfolios were finalised by Abbasi after six-hour-long consultations with his predecessor Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif in the resort town of Murree Thursday. (more...)
State of emergency over BC wildfires extended for second time
- August 05, 2017
The New Zealanders will join more than 3000 people and 200 planes fighting blazes in British Columbia, where about 135 fires are burning. Provincial officials banned off-road vehicles from three regions Friday in an attempt to prevent a spark, or hot tailpipe, from igniting extremely dry fuel in the forests and grasslands. (more...)
- August 05, 2017
The New Zealanders will join more than 3000 people and 200 planes fighting blazes in British Columbia, where about 135 fires are burning. Provincial officials banned off-road vehicles from three regions Friday in an attempt to prevent a spark, or hot tailpipe, from igniting extremely dry fuel in the forests and grasslands. (more...)
Senate Republicans quietly wave the white flag on Obamacare repeal
- August 05, 2017
Considering that it is indeed failing, the fact that they want to keep it is cruel and inhumane to the American people. Lamenting poor relations with Russia, Trump sniped over Twitter on Thursday, "You can thank Congress , the same people that can't even give us HCare!" "I think you would see widespread bipartisan support to put back in place (a new special investigator)". (more...)
- August 05, 2017
Considering that it is indeed failing, the fact that they want to keep it is cruel and inhumane to the American people. Lamenting poor relations with Russia, Trump sniped over Twitter on Thursday, "You can thank Congress , the same people that can't even give us HCare!" "I think you would see widespread bipartisan support to put back in place (a new special investigator)". (more...)
White House leaks are 'threatening national security' - Sessions
- August 05, 2017
Whoever leaked the transcripts of President Trump's phone calls with foreign leaders to the press likely committed a crime, former prosecutors said Thursday - as lawmakers called for rooting out the culprit. "This nation must end the culture of leaks. We will not allow rogue anonymous sources with security clearances to sell out our country any longer", Sessions said in his remarks. (more...)
- August 05, 2017
Whoever leaked the transcripts of President Trump's phone calls with foreign leaders to the press likely committed a crime, former prosecutors said Thursday - as lawmakers called for rooting out the culprit. "This nation must end the culture of leaks. We will not allow rogue anonymous sources with security clearances to sell out our country any longer", Sessions said in his remarks. (more...)
Diplomat: $1 billion in NKorea exports would be banned by UN
- August 05, 2017
Most likely it is happening because last month North Korea threatened U.S by launching its ICBM intercontinental ballistic-missile on July 4, and they even launched the second missile on July 28 hitting the U.S main land, raising a serious alarm. (more...)
- August 05, 2017
Most likely it is happening because last month North Korea threatened U.S by launching its ICBM intercontinental ballistic-missile on July 4, and they even launched the second missile on July 28 hitting the U.S main land, raising a serious alarm. (more...)
ASEAN ministers meet in Manila to tackle political, security issues
- August 05, 2017
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (3rd R) and foreign ministers from ASEAN-member nations attend a special ASEAN-China foreign ministers' meeting in Yuxi, southwest China's Yunnan Province on June 14, 2016. Mr Cayetano said the ministers also took up calls from the United States to "downgrade diplomatic engagements and exchanges" with Pyongyang. "We'll press for due regard for legal processes, dispute resolution mechanisms, and upholding certainly worldwide law and the U.N. (more...)
- August 05, 2017
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (3rd R) and foreign ministers from ASEAN-member nations attend a special ASEAN-China foreign ministers' meeting in Yuxi, southwest China's Yunnan Province on June 14, 2016. Mr Cayetano said the ministers also took up calls from the United States to "downgrade diplomatic engagements and exchanges" with Pyongyang. "We'll press for due regard for legal processes, dispute resolution mechanisms, and upholding certainly worldwide law and the U.N. (more...)
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