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Metro Vancouver gas prices expected to fall on Wednesday
- August 29, 2017
Stewart noted that overall oil and gas inventories are still at or above their 5-year highs, but added that, until the amount of damage in Texas is fully assessed, the prices will continue to rise. "For the Maritimes and Newfoundland, which follow last week's prices under their regulated price regimes, a five cent a litre increase should be expected with the possibility that their "interrupter clause" may be deployed before Thursday and Friday", McTeague said Monday. (more...)
- August 29, 2017
Stewart noted that overall oil and gas inventories are still at or above their 5-year highs, but added that, until the amount of damage in Texas is fully assessed, the prices will continue to rise. "For the Maritimes and Newfoundland, which follow last week's prices under their regulated price regimes, a five cent a litre increase should be expected with the possibility that their "interrupter clause" may be deployed before Thursday and Friday", McTeague said Monday. (more...)
Former Michigan State basketball coach Jud Heathcote dies at age 90
- August 29, 2017
Heathcote coached the Spartans from 1976-1995. Heathcote was probably most well known for his time at Michigan State , where he coached Magic Johnson and won the 1979 NCAA national championship. He was the National Association of Basketball Coaches Coach of the Year for the 1989-90 season in which he claimed his third Big Ten championship. His most notable recruit is Magic Johnson. (more...)
- August 29, 2017
Heathcote coached the Spartans from 1976-1995. Heathcote was probably most well known for his time at Michigan State , where he coached Magic Johnson and won the 1979 NCAA national championship. He was the National Association of Basketball Coaches Coach of the Year for the 1989-90 season in which he claimed his third Big Ten championship. His most notable recruit is Magic Johnson. (more...)
Trump signs state of emergency Featured
- August 29, 2017
Edwards said in a statement. Significant lifesaving efforts such as search and rescue, transportation to shelters, logistical support, and shelter operations will be particularly needed in parts of Southwest Louisiana and can be supported by the federal government with an emergency declaration , according to the governor's office. (more...)
- August 29, 2017
Edwards said in a statement. Significant lifesaving efforts such as search and rescue, transportation to shelters, logistical support, and shelter operations will be particularly needed in parts of Southwest Louisiana and can be supported by the federal government with an emergency declaration , according to the governor's office. (more...)
Tropical Storm Harvey hits Houston, Texas
- August 29, 2017
Sunday, calling it a "Particularly Dangerous Situation". Almost half of that rain had already fallen through the weekend in some places, according to reports. Some people used inflatable beach toys, rubber rafts and even air mattresses to get through the water to safety. Others waded while carrying trash bags stuffed with their belongings and small animals in picnic coolers. (more...)
- August 29, 2017
Sunday, calling it a "Particularly Dangerous Situation". Almost half of that rain had already fallen through the weekend in some places, according to reports. Some people used inflatable beach toys, rubber rafts and even air mattresses to get through the water to safety. Others waded while carrying trash bags stuffed with their belongings and small animals in picnic coolers. (more...)
Joel Osteen blasted for closing his 17k-seat Lakewood megachurch
- August 29, 2017
But Houstonians were not buying it and posted photos of the neighborhood around the church showing wet but passable streets. The church hosted a benefit concert for flood relief in 2016 and sheltered 5,000 people during Tropical Storm Allison in 2001. (more...)
- August 29, 2017
But Houstonians were not buying it and posted photos of the neighborhood around the church showing wet but passable streets. The church hosted a benefit concert for flood relief in 2016 and sheltered 5,000 people during Tropical Storm Allison in 2001. (more...)
Not just Rohingya, but also Buddhists, flee Myanmar violence
- August 29, 2017
The Vatican, confirming an earlier Reuters report, said on Monday he would visit Myanmar from November 27 to 30, stopping in Yangon and in the capital, Naypyitaw. The UN refugee agency said on Monday more than 3,000 had arrived in the past three days, as people told of how they fled for their lives from Myanmar's army. (more...)
- August 29, 2017
The Vatican, confirming an earlier Reuters report, said on Monday he would visit Myanmar from November 27 to 30, stopping in Yangon and in the capital, Naypyitaw. The UN refugee agency said on Monday more than 3,000 had arrived in the past three days, as people told of how they fled for their lives from Myanmar's army. (more...)
Korea tests short-range missiles as South Korea, US conduct drills
- August 29, 2017
The South Korean Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said the projectiles were launched from the North's eastern Kangwon province and flew in a northeasterly direction about 250 km (155 miles) into the sea. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un oversaw a Korean People's Army's target-striking contest held to mark the 57th anniversary of Songun, state media reported on Saturday. (more...)
- August 29, 2017
The South Korean Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said the projectiles were launched from the North's eastern Kangwon province and flew in a northeasterly direction about 250 km (155 miles) into the sea. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un oversaw a Korean People's Army's target-striking contest held to mark the 57th anniversary of Songun, state media reported on Saturday. (more...)
Markets erase gains, Sensex down 130 points in early trade
- August 29, 2017
HDFC Bank , Reliance Industries , Larsen and Toubro and Hindustan Unilever fell up to 1 per cent. Equity benchmarks opened relevantly lower on Tuesday on weakness in Asian peers after the launch of missile by North Korea over Japan. Shanghai Composite edged up 0.81 per cent. The missile firing added to the unease in domestic markets that were already cautious ahead of the monthly derivatives contracts expiry on Thursday. (more...)
- August 29, 2017
HDFC Bank , Reliance Industries , Larsen and Toubro and Hindustan Unilever fell up to 1 per cent. Equity benchmarks opened relevantly lower on Tuesday on weakness in Asian peers after the launch of missile by North Korea over Japan. Shanghai Composite edged up 0.81 per cent. The missile firing added to the unease in domestic markets that were already cautious ahead of the monthly derivatives contracts expiry on Thursday. (more...)
One dead after massive explosion near U.S. embassy
- August 29, 2017
The incident appeared to have taken place outside a branch of Kabul Bank, close to Massoud Circle. Health Ministry spokesman Waheed Majroh said that one person was killed and eight wounded. No group has yet claimed responsibility for the incident. However, Basir Mujahid, spokesman for the Kabul police chief, said at least five people were killed in what he described as a suicide bombing. (more...)
- August 29, 2017
The incident appeared to have taken place outside a branch of Kabul Bank, close to Massoud Circle. Health Ministry spokesman Waheed Majroh said that one person was killed and eight wounded. No group has yet claimed responsibility for the incident. However, Basir Mujahid, spokesman for the Kabul police chief, said at least five people were killed in what he described as a suicide bombing. (more...)
Pak PM Abbasi to visit U.S. for UN General Assembly session
- August 29, 2017
Pakistan Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif will visit China, Russia and Turkey for consultations on the U.S.'s new South Asia strategy. Responding to a question, the U.S. "No country has done more than Pakistan to end terrorism and no country has suffered more than Pakistan", he said in an interview with the official media. (more...)
- August 29, 2017
Pakistan Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif will visit China, Russia and Turkey for consultations on the U.S.'s new South Asia strategy. Responding to a question, the U.S. "No country has done more than Pakistan to end terrorism and no country has suffered more than Pakistan", he said in an interview with the official media. (more...)
Aadhaar Linking: Last Date August 31, Deadline Unlikely to Change
- August 29, 2017
It said that for the objective of e-filing of returns (by August 5), it would be sufficient to quote Aadhaar, on the e-filing website of the department. Rohatgi said that the Modi government should not have diluted its stand on privacy in the Supreme Court. After successful validation of your Aadhaar, your Aadhaar will get automatically linked to your PAN card, which will be verified to you by a pop-up on screen verifying the same. (more...)
- August 29, 2017
It said that for the objective of e-filing of returns (by August 5), it would be sufficient to quote Aadhaar, on the e-filing website of the department. Rohatgi said that the Modi government should not have diluted its stand on privacy in the Supreme Court. After successful validation of your Aadhaar, your Aadhaar will get automatically linked to your PAN card, which will be verified to you by a pop-up on screen verifying the same. (more...)
Tillerson still seeking North Korea talks despite 'provocative act'
- August 29, 2017
The launches occurred during the US and South Korea's annual Ulchi Freedom Guardian military exercises. "2 and 3 shafts at North Korea's Punggye-ri nuclear site, [activity indicates] preparations have been completed for a nuclear test ", Seoul's national intelligence service said , according to Kim Byung-ki of the ruling Minjoo Party of Korea following a parliamentary hearing on Monday. (more...)
- August 29, 2017
The launches occurred during the US and South Korea's annual Ulchi Freedom Guardian military exercises. "2 and 3 shafts at North Korea's Punggye-ri nuclear site, [activity indicates] preparations have been completed for a nuclear test ", Seoul's national intelligence service said , according to Kim Byung-ki of the ruling Minjoo Party of Korea following a parliamentary hearing on Monday. (more...)
Nagpur-Mumbai Duronto Express derails in Maharashtra, injuries reported
- August 29, 2017
A rescue team was rushed from Kalyan. This comes days after 74 people were injured after 10 coaches of Kaifiyat Express derailed in Auraiya district of Uttar Pradesh on August 23. Taking moral responsibility for the train accidents under his watch, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu had offered to resign but was asked by the Prime Minister to "wait". (more...)
- August 29, 2017
A rescue team was rushed from Kalyan. This comes days after 74 people were injured after 10 coaches of Kaifiyat Express derailed in Auraiya district of Uttar Pradesh on August 23. Taking moral responsibility for the train accidents under his watch, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu had offered to resign but was asked by the Prime Minister to "wait". (more...)
President Rivlin to UN Chief Guterres: Stop Discrimination Against Israel
- August 29, 2017
The prime minister charged that the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, or UNIFIL, has not reported one of the "tens of thousands of weapons smuggling into Lebanon for Hezbollah ". The remarks - made by Netanyahu at the beginning of a meeting with Guterres on Monday - come against a background of growing Israeli anxiety over the expanding Iranian influence on its northern border. (more...)
- August 29, 2017
The prime minister charged that the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, or UNIFIL, has not reported one of the "tens of thousands of weapons smuggling into Lebanon for Hezbollah ". The remarks - made by Netanyahu at the beginning of a meeting with Guterres on Monday - come against a background of growing Israeli anxiety over the expanding Iranian influence on its northern border. (more...)
Scared residents share their stories of Houston flooding
- August 29, 2017
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said there were already some 5,500 people in area their shelters. Hurricane Harvey made landfall as a Category 4 near Rockport late Friday night, ripping up fences and knocking down trees, walls and freeway signs. (more...)
- August 29, 2017
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said there were already some 5,500 people in area their shelters. Hurricane Harvey made landfall as a Category 4 near Rockport late Friday night, ripping up fences and knocking down trees, walls and freeway signs. (more...)
Why didn't Houston evacuate before Harvey? It's not that simple
- August 29, 2017
Turner said the best place for people is to be in their homes . At a Friday news conference, Abbott said certain state residents needed to "strongly consider evacuating". The plant has been shuttered before, he added, when floods upstream made the Lake Houston water cloudy with sediment and hard to treat. Local officials, including mayors and county judges, are in charge when it comes to issuing mandatory evacuations. (more...)
- August 29, 2017
Turner said the best place for people is to be in their homes . At a Friday news conference, Abbott said certain state residents needed to "strongly consider evacuating". The plant has been shuttered before, he added, when floods upstream made the Lake Houston water cloudy with sediment and hard to treat. Local officials, including mayors and county judges, are in charge when it comes to issuing mandatory evacuations. (more...)
Clovis police responding to active shooter at Clovis-Carver Public Library
- August 29, 2017
Clovis is a town of about 40,000 people in eastern New Mexico, about 10 miles from the Texas border. The Curry County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that multiple people have been killed and injured in a shooting at the Clovis-Carver Public Library. (more...)
- August 29, 2017
Clovis is a town of about 40,000 people in eastern New Mexico, about 10 miles from the Texas border. The Curry County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that multiple people have been killed and injured in a shooting at the Clovis-Carver Public Library. (more...)
NJ representatives won't hold grudge against Texas, promise to support Harvey aid
- August 29, 2017
The Republican-led Congress appears likely to add an immediate infusion of aid to a temporary spending bill to prevent a government shutdown October 1, though congressional aides say the larger recovery package may take more time to develop. (more...)
- August 29, 2017
The Republican-led Congress appears likely to add an immediate infusion of aid to a temporary spending bill to prevent a government shutdown October 1, though congressional aides say the larger recovery package may take more time to develop. (more...)
White House: Trump Remains Committed To Building Border Wall
- August 29, 2017
Since being elected, Trump has largely backed away from promises to make Mexico pay for the wall, and also faced a sharp rebuke from Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto, who made it clear that Mexico would not be paying. The first of the two Clinton impasses, in November 1995, was patched up in less than a week. Two years later, Gingrich and Republicans suffered major losses in the House - and Gingrich quit. (more...)
- August 29, 2017
Since being elected, Trump has largely backed away from promises to make Mexico pay for the wall, and also faced a sharp rebuke from Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto, who made it clear that Mexico would not be paying. The first of the two Clinton impasses, in November 1995, was patched up in less than a week. Two years later, Gingrich and Republicans suffered major losses in the House - and Gingrich quit. (more...)
Task Force Response continues for Tropical Storm Harvey
- August 29, 2017
The Water Rescue members being deployed today will come from not only Menlo Fire but also from central San Mateo County, Palo Alto, San Jose, San Mateo and South San Francisco Fire Departments. The Miami-Dade task force arrive with enough equipment that it can be self-sufficient for three days - with a seven-day supply of food - so it doesn't tax already stressed resources in the Houston area. (more...)
- August 29, 2017
The Water Rescue members being deployed today will come from not only Menlo Fire but also from central San Mateo County, Palo Alto, San Jose, San Mateo and South San Francisco Fire Departments. The Miami-Dade task force arrive with enough equipment that it can be self-sufficient for three days - with a seven-day supply of food - so it doesn't tax already stressed resources in the Houston area. (more...)
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