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Global stocks rise, USA dollar eases on Yellen remarks
- August 28, 2017
Yellen and Draghi spoke on the sidelines of the meeting at Jackson Hole but the speech from Yellen was a dampener as she neatly avoided touching the monetary policy . "That is kind of a concern and it doesn't surprise me you are starting to see stocks hang in there only because everybody is searching for yield". The Fed has hiked interest rates twice this year, but she has been cautious about the central bank's path to normalisation. (more...)
- August 28, 2017
Yellen and Draghi spoke on the sidelines of the meeting at Jackson Hole but the speech from Yellen was a dampener as she neatly avoided touching the monetary policy . "That is kind of a concern and it doesn't surprise me you are starting to see stocks hang in there only because everybody is searching for yield". The Fed has hiked interest rates twice this year, but she has been cautious about the central bank's path to normalisation. (more...)
Pakistan postpones USA visit after Trump speech
- August 28, 2017
The trip was postponed at the request of the Government of Pakistan, US Embassy spokesman Rick Sinelsine told DawnNews via email. Following Trump's speech last week, the Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement , noting that Hale, the USA envoy in the country, had "conveyed that the Secretary of State Rex Tillerson looked forward to meeting the Foreign Minister in the next few days to have an in-depth discussion on the state of play in the bilateral relationship as well ... (more...)
- August 28, 2017
The trip was postponed at the request of the Government of Pakistan, US Embassy spokesman Rick Sinelsine told DawnNews via email. Following Trump's speech last week, the Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement , noting that Hale, the USA envoy in the country, had "conveyed that the Secretary of State Rex Tillerson looked forward to meeting the Foreign Minister in the next few days to have an in-depth discussion on the state of play in the bilateral relationship as well ... (more...)
North Korea fires 3 short-range missiles; USA says tests fail
- August 28, 2017
North Korea's military stationed at the truce village of Panmunjom said that the U.S. has ignored its warning to make the right choice, warranting Pyongyang's merciless punishment, according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). However, it was not immediately clear whether the missiles were short or long range. Japan's top government spokesman says there is no direct threat to Japan following North Korea's latest test-launch of three short-range missiles. (more...)
- August 28, 2017
North Korea's military stationed at the truce village of Panmunjom said that the U.S. has ignored its warning to make the right choice, warranting Pyongyang's merciless punishment, according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). However, it was not immediately clear whether the missiles were short or long range. Japan's top government spokesman says there is no direct threat to Japan following North Korea's latest test-launch of three short-range missiles. (more...)
North Korea tests short-range missiles
- August 28, 2017
As historian Bruce Cumings noted in The Guardian , North Korea's statements had "a concrete, predictable nature", especially when compared with the Trump administration's more general threats that North Korea's acquisition of nuclear weapons could, in Mattis's words, "lead to the end of the regime and destruction of its people". (more...)
- August 28, 2017
As historian Bruce Cumings noted in The Guardian , North Korea's statements had "a concrete, predictable nature", especially when compared with the Trump administration's more general threats that North Korea's acquisition of nuclear weapons could, in Mattis's words, "lead to the end of the regime and destruction of its people". (more...)
13 killed, 19 injured in Helmand auto bomb attack
- August 28, 2017
Gen. Jialani Abubaker, provincial police chief in Nimroz, said Abdul Hakim, Dilaram district police chief, and another district police officer were killed in an ambush. The Taliban, which controls much of Helmand outside the provincial capital Lashkar Gah, claimed responsibility for the attack in a WhatsApp message sent to journalists. (more...)
- August 28, 2017
Gen. Jialani Abubaker, provincial police chief in Nimroz, said Abdul Hakim, Dilaram district police chief, and another district police officer were killed in an ambush. The Taliban, which controls much of Helmand outside the provincial capital Lashkar Gah, claimed responsibility for the attack in a WhatsApp message sent to journalists. (more...)
Goa by-poll counting to begin at 8 am
- August 28, 2017
Prior to being appointed Goa chief minister, Manohar Parrikar was in the central government, serving as union defence minister. According to PTI, Parrikar polled 9,862 votes against 5,059 by Chodankar. Now, AAP is making all efforts to show that they still hold the pulse of Delhi, while Congress is making all effort to show that the party is still a serious player in the capital. (more...)
- August 28, 2017
Prior to being appointed Goa chief minister, Manohar Parrikar was in the central government, serving as union defence minister. According to PTI, Parrikar polled 9,862 votes against 5,059 by Chodankar. Now, AAP is making all efforts to show that they still hold the pulse of Delhi, while Congress is making all effort to show that the party is still a serious player in the capital. (more...)
Trump tweets show frustration over 'worst' NAFTA deal, border wall funding
- August 28, 2017
The Republican majority wants to cut taxes and pass a costly infrastructure bill, but Trump has threatened to trigger a government shutdown unless it funds his wall. On Wednesday, Senate minority leader Charles Schumer of NY and House minority leader Nancy Pelosi of California repeated their objections to funding a wall, and argued Trump would be responsible if the government shuts down over the impasse. (more...)
- August 28, 2017
The Republican majority wants to cut taxes and pass a costly infrastructure bill, but Trump has threatened to trigger a government shutdown unless it funds his wall. On Wednesday, Senate minority leader Charles Schumer of NY and House minority leader Nancy Pelosi of California repeated their objections to funding a wall, and argued Trump would be responsible if the government shuts down over the impasse. (more...)
Tillerson slams North Korea missile test but still seeks talks
- August 28, 2017
Initially it was reported that one of the missiles blew up after blast-off and the other two failed in flight. The country is said to be testing intercontinental ballistics that could potentially reach the lower 48 states of the U.S. South Korea's presidential office says North Korea has likely tested its 300-millimeter artillery rocket system in the latest launch detected off its eastern coast. (more...)
- August 28, 2017
Initially it was reported that one of the missiles blew up after blast-off and the other two failed in flight. The country is said to be testing intercontinental ballistics that could potentially reach the lower 48 states of the U.S. South Korea's presidential office says North Korea has likely tested its 300-millimeter artillery rocket system in the latest launch detected off its eastern coast. (more...)
U.S. 7th Fleet leader will be out after series of accidents
- August 28, 2017
McCain collision marks the fourth accident involving a US warship this year and the second deadly accident this year. The McCain was headed to Singapore for a routine visit when it collided with the Alnic MC, a chemical and oil tanker about three times the size of the guided-missile destroyer. (more...)
- August 28, 2017
McCain collision marks the fourth accident involving a US warship this year and the second deadly accident this year. The McCain was headed to Singapore for a routine visit when it collided with the Alnic MC, a chemical and oil tanker about three times the size of the guided-missile destroyer. (more...)
Coast Guard Searching for Missing Boater in New Haven
- August 28, 2017
Coast Guard officials said an HH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew from Cape Cod joined the search Sunday. Authorities have rescued a man who was thrown out of his boat and was treading water five miles off the Southern California coast. Forecasters warned that the storm would continue to produce torrential rain and that catastrophic flooding was possible. The U.S. Coast Guard officials have provided a list of numbers to call for help after receiving a high level of calls for assistance. (more...)
- August 28, 2017
Coast Guard officials said an HH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew from Cape Cod joined the search Sunday. Authorities have rescued a man who was thrown out of his boat and was treading water five miles off the Southern California coast. Forecasters warned that the storm would continue to produce torrential rain and that catastrophic flooding was possible. The U.S. Coast Guard officials have provided a list of numbers to call for help after receiving a high level of calls for assistance. (more...)
Dera violence: After UK, Canada issues safety advisory to citizens visiting India
- August 28, 2017
On evacuation of Dera followers from the headquarters, he said: "We will come back to you". When the sentencing day dawns, all schools and colleges will remain closed. "We are prepared and are hoping that tomorrow's events related to sentencing and afterwards will pass off smoothly". He said over 3,000 "lathis" (wooden staffs), were recovered along with diesel and petrol which have been seized from Kurukshetra alone. (more...)
- August 28, 2017
On evacuation of Dera followers from the headquarters, he said: "We will come back to you". When the sentencing day dawns, all schools and colleges will remain closed. "We are prepared and are hoping that tomorrow's events related to sentencing and afterwards will pass off smoothly". He said over 3,000 "lathis" (wooden staffs), were recovered along with diesel and petrol which have been seized from Kurukshetra alone. (more...)
'Harvey' Floodwaters in Houston Force CBS TV Affiliate Out of Station
- August 28, 2017
Smith flagged down the truck and informed police that the man was trapped inside his flooding cabin. News station KHOU's team led by reporter Brandi Smith , was broadcasting live from the highway she noticed a tractor-trailer surrounded by water. (more...)
- August 28, 2017
Smith flagged down the truck and informed police that the man was trapped inside his flooding cabin. News station KHOU's team led by reporter Brandi Smith , was broadcasting live from the highway she noticed a tractor-trailer surrounded by water. (more...)
One protester confronts another at Berkeley park
- August 28, 2017
The protesters came out against a rally a right-wing group was supposed to hold against Marxism in America. Civic leaders in San Francisco, a cradle of the free speech movement that prides itself on its tolerance, repeatedly voiced concerns that the event organised by Patriot Prayer would lead to a clash with counter-demonstrators. (more...)
- August 28, 2017
The protesters came out against a rally a right-wing group was supposed to hold against Marxism in America. Civic leaders in San Francisco, a cradle of the free speech movement that prides itself on its tolerance, repeatedly voiced concerns that the event organised by Patriot Prayer would lead to a clash with counter-demonstrators. (more...)
Japan wins 2017 Little League World Series
- August 28, 2017
The crowd cheered loudly as North State took a 5-0 lead. Japan won the worldwide championship at the Little League World Series, finishing an unbeaten run with a 5-0 victory over Mexico. Mexico unraveled after Miyahara's game-opening homer, giving up three more runs in the first. Christian Mumphery and Wigley have two home runs each, and Ditsworth and Requena have each added one. (more...)
- August 28, 2017
The crowd cheered loudly as North State took a 5-0 lead. Japan won the worldwide championship at the Little League World Series, finishing an unbeaten run with a 5-0 victory over Mexico. Mexico unraveled after Miyahara's game-opening homer, giving up three more runs in the first. Christian Mumphery and Wigley have two home runs each, and Ditsworth and Requena have each added one. (more...)
Most Americans Believe Donald Trump Is Dividing the Country
- August 28, 2017
The data was collected on the heels of widespread criticism of Trump's refusal to unequivocally condemn this month's white supremacist gathering in Charlottesville, Virginia , and just before Trump suggested he would pardon former sheriff Joe Arpaio in an off-script tirade in Phoenix, Arizona on Tuesday. (more...)
- August 28, 2017
The data was collected on the heels of widespread criticism of Trump's refusal to unequivocally condemn this month's white supremacist gathering in Charlottesville, Virginia , and just before Trump suggested he would pardon former sheriff Joe Arpaio in an off-script tirade in Phoenix, Arizona on Tuesday. (more...)
U.S. revises initial assessment on N. Korea's missile launches
- August 28, 2017
A spokesperson for South Korea's presidential office, following an emergency meeting, said that the "the unidentified projectiles fired by the North today are presumed to be improved 300-mm artillery rockets from a multiple-rocket launcher", implicating the use of the KN09 multiple-rocket launch system (MRLS) system. (more...)
- August 28, 2017
A spokesperson for South Korea's presidential office, following an emergency meeting, said that the "the unidentified projectiles fired by the North today are presumed to be improved 300-mm artillery rockets from a multiple-rocket launcher", implicating the use of the KN09 multiple-rocket launch system (MRLS) system. (more...)
North Korea is reported to have launched several missiles, heightening tensions
- August 28, 2017
The missile launches come as tens of thousands of South Korean and USA troops take part in joint military drills in the South, which Pyongyang views as a highly provocative rehearsal for an invasion of its own territory. The Joint Chiefs of Staff described it as an "unidentified projectile", saying it was sacked from a site in the eastern province of Gangwon. The statement released on ministry's website said that effective immediately, new joint venture enterprises, new wholly owned ... (more...)
- August 28, 2017
The missile launches come as tens of thousands of South Korean and USA troops take part in joint military drills in the South, which Pyongyang views as a highly provocative rehearsal for an invasion of its own territory. The Joint Chiefs of Staff described it as an "unidentified projectile", saying it was sacked from a site in the eastern province of Gangwon. The statement released on ministry's website said that effective immediately, new joint venture enterprises, new wholly owned ... (more...)
Counterprotesters Turn Out Against Far-right California Rally
- August 28, 2017
At a Saturday press conference, Mr. However, after a man with links to a white supremacist group rammed his vehicle into a crowd of anti-racist protesters, killing a 32-year-old woman in Charlottesville, Virginia earlier this month, San Francisco police and civil leaders began to rethink their response to protests. (more...)
- August 28, 2017
At a Saturday press conference, Mr. However, after a man with links to a white supremacist group rammed his vehicle into a crowd of anti-racist protesters, killing a 32-year-old woman in Charlottesville, Virginia earlier this month, San Francisco police and civil leaders began to rethink their response to protests. (more...)
North Korea fires 3 short-range missiles; United States says tests fail
- August 28, 2017
On Wednesday, Kim ordered the production of more rocket engines and missile warheads during a visit to a chemical institute of the Academy of Defence Science, an agency that he fostered to develop its ballistic missile programme. In July, it launched an intercontinental ballistic missile, which North Korea claims could reach "anywhere in the world". The launch comes weeks after North Korea created a tense standoff with the United States by threatening to lob some of its missiles toward Guam. (more...)
- August 28, 2017
On Wednesday, Kim ordered the production of more rocket engines and missile warheads during a visit to a chemical institute of the Academy of Defence Science, an agency that he fostered to develop its ballistic missile programme. In July, it launched an intercontinental ballistic missile, which North Korea claims could reach "anywhere in the world". The launch comes weeks after North Korea created a tense standoff with the United States by threatening to lob some of its missiles toward Guam. (more...)
Donald Trump to visit section of US-Mexican border wall in Arizona
- August 28, 2017
Trump even admitted in a private conversation with Mexico that his border wall promise was "the least important thing". Mexico hit back in a fiery response, saying it would "not pay, under any circumstances, for a wall" before offering support to Texans hurt by the hurricane. (more...)
- August 28, 2017
Trump even admitted in a private conversation with Mexico that his border wall promise was "the least important thing". Mexico hit back in a fiery response, saying it would "not pay, under any circumstances, for a wall" before offering support to Texans hurt by the hurricane. (more...)
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