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After Trump threatens NBC News, FCC chair says commission supports First Amendment
- October 17, 2017
The president later told his 40.6 million Twitter followers that, " Network news has become so partisan, distorted and fake that licenses must be challenged and, if appropriate, revoked". But Chairman Pai initially said nothing despite pressure from Democratic lawmakers and former FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler . "The president's calls to revoke broadcaster licenses based on speech content are an affront to the First Amendment and American values", Blumenthal said. (more...)
- October 17, 2017
The president later told his 40.6 million Twitter followers that, " Network news has become so partisan, distorted and fake that licenses must be challenged and, if appropriate, revoked". But Chairman Pai initially said nothing despite pressure from Democratic lawmakers and former FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler . "The president's calls to revoke broadcaster licenses based on speech content are an affront to the First Amendment and American values", Blumenthal said. (more...)
Scaramucci Post deletes Holocaust tweet after backlash
- October 17, 2017
Earlier, he had written, "What the actual f- is this, @Scaramucci?" linking to the now deleted Holocaust Poll tweet . Manhasset resident Anthony Scaramucci's media company is under fire after a Twitter poll about the number of Jews killed during the Holocaust was posted and quickly deleted. (more...)
- October 17, 2017
Earlier, he had written, "What the actual f- is this, @Scaramucci?" linking to the now deleted Holocaust Poll tweet . Manhasset resident Anthony Scaramucci's media company is under fire after a Twitter poll about the number of Jews killed during the Holocaust was posted and quickly deleted. (more...)
Militants kill ex-panchayat member in Kashmir, ultra also dies in 'scuffle'
- October 17, 2017
A police official said police has registered a case and launched investigation to nab the people involved in setting afire the house of the PDP worker. Local reports said the militant purportedly opposed the plan to kill Sheikh and wanted to only shoot his leg. "Its a shameless act", he said. As the mourners were gathering at the residence of Sheikh, a mob mainly comprising ground workers of Hizbul Mujahideen and other anti-national elements attacked the house, police said. (more...)
- October 17, 2017
A police official said police has registered a case and launched investigation to nab the people involved in setting afire the house of the PDP worker. Local reports said the militant purportedly opposed the plan to kill Sheikh and wanted to only shoot his leg. "Its a shameless act", he said. As the mourners were gathering at the residence of Sheikh, a mob mainly comprising ground workers of Hizbul Mujahideen and other anti-national elements attacked the house, police said. (more...)
Will gouge eyes of attackers: BJP leader on RSS killings in Kerala
- October 17, 2017
The Left party's march was in protest against alleged acts of violence by the RSS-BJP in Kerala , while the BJP's rallies highlighted what it described as violence by the Left. Meanwhile, RJD leader and former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav in a statement questioned the permission granted to BJP for taking out the march when his party was denied it. (more...)
- October 17, 2017
The Left party's march was in protest against alleged acts of violence by the RSS-BJP in Kerala , while the BJP's rallies highlighted what it described as violence by the Left. Meanwhile, RJD leader and former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav in a statement questioned the permission granted to BJP for taking out the march when his party was denied it. (more...)
Cosatu 'not convinced' cabinet reshuffle will strengthen government
- October 17, 2017
Former state security minister David Mahlobo, a Zuma loyalist, was appointed as energy minister October 17, replacing Mmamaloko Kubayi who switches to become communications minister, having only held the energy portfolio since March 2017. (more...)
- October 17, 2017
Former state security minister David Mahlobo, a Zuma loyalist, was appointed as energy minister October 17, replacing Mmamaloko Kubayi who switches to become communications minister, having only held the energy portfolio since March 2017. (more...)
Harley-Davidson continues to find United States motorcycle market tough
- October 17, 2017
Comparatively, HOG posted earnings of $0.31 per share in the same quarter, a year earlier. Several research firms have recently commented on HOG. Check Capital Management Inc increased American Express (NYSE:AXP) stake by 90,315 shares to 531,598 valued at $44.78 million in 2017Q2. (more...)
- October 17, 2017
Comparatively, HOG posted earnings of $0.31 per share in the same quarter, a year earlier. Several research firms have recently commented on HOG. Check Capital Management Inc increased American Express (NYSE:AXP) stake by 90,315 shares to 531,598 valued at $44.78 million in 2017Q2. (more...)
Qualcomm Lawsuit Seeks iPhone Ban in China
- October 17, 2017
Apple Inc. said chip supplier Qualcomm Inc .'s lawsuit aiming to ban the sale and manufacture of iPhones in China was "meritless" and "will fail". As such, Qualcomm had no obligations to license these patents. " Apple believes deeply in the value of innovation, and we have always been willing to pay fair and reasonable rates for patents we use". (more...)
- October 17, 2017
Apple Inc. said chip supplier Qualcomm Inc .'s lawsuit aiming to ban the sale and manufacture of iPhones in China was "meritless" and "will fail". As such, Qualcomm had no obligations to license these patents. " Apple believes deeply in the value of innovation, and we have always been willing to pay fair and reasonable rates for patents we use". (more...)
Microsoft's new MacBook Pro competitor, the Surface Book 2: Specs, pricing, availability
- October 17, 2017
For the first time, Microsoft is also scaling up the Surface Book to 15 inches to give creators a larger canvas to work with. Microsoft claims a battery life of up to 17 hours, which Mehdi said is 70 percent longer than the MacBook Pro . (more...)
- October 17, 2017
For the first time, Microsoft is also scaling up the Surface Book to 15 inches to give creators a larger canvas to work with. Microsoft claims a battery life of up to 17 hours, which Mehdi said is 70 percent longer than the MacBook Pro . (more...)
Hate crime sharply rose in England and Wales after terror attacks
- October 17, 2017
Some crimes were recorded as having more than one motivating factor. Ms Rudd said: "I am heartened that that more victims are more confident to come forward and report incidents of hate crime, and that police identification and recording of all crime is improving". (more...)
- October 17, 2017
Some crimes were recorded as having more than one motivating factor. Ms Rudd said: "I am heartened that that more victims are more confident to come forward and report incidents of hate crime, and that police identification and recording of all crime is improving". (more...)
North Korean delegation considers nuclear weapons only way to ensure security - lawmaker
- October 17, 2017
Pointing out the large-scale military exercises that USA conducts every year, he said U.S. has been planning a secret operation to eliminate North Korea's supreme leader and thus take down the country's individuality. On Sunday, Trump's Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said the dip0lomatic efforts to defuse tension would continue "until the first bomb drops". The tension between the two nuclear power countries has intensified as North Korea continues to develop and threaten the use of ... (more...)
- October 17, 2017
Pointing out the large-scale military exercises that USA conducts every year, he said U.S. has been planning a secret operation to eliminate North Korea's supreme leader and thus take down the country's individuality. On Sunday, Trump's Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said the dip0lomatic efforts to defuse tension would continue "until the first bomb drops". The tension between the two nuclear power countries has intensified as North Korea continues to develop and threaten the use of ... (more...)
Power outage: Over 295000 homes and businesses still without power this morning
- October 17, 2017
Ophelia has claimed another life, this time in Cahir, Co Tipperary. Although ESB Networks says crews are working around the country to fix faults, there is no current time for restoration of service in the local area. He said: 'The strong winds will continue but should moderate a little bit compared to what we have seen. With the remnants of Storm Ophelia continuing this morning, Donegal County Council are advising ongoing vigilance due to the possibility of flooding in coastal areas, ... (more...)
- October 17, 2017
Ophelia has claimed another life, this time in Cahir, Co Tipperary. Although ESB Networks says crews are working around the country to fix faults, there is no current time for restoration of service in the local area. He said: 'The strong winds will continue but should moderate a little bit compared to what we have seen. With the remnants of Storm Ophelia continuing this morning, Donegal County Council are advising ongoing vigilance due to the possibility of flooding in coastal areas, ... (more...)
Cuba responsible for attack on USA embassy staff
- October 17, 2017
The United States has avoided casting blame on Cuban President Raul Castro's government for the attacks that began previous year and have eluded an FBI investigation. The U.S. president didn't provide any evidence but went on to implicate Cuba at a 45-minute Rose Garden news conference at the White House. There was no reaction from the Cuban Embassy in Washington to Trump's remark . (more...)
- October 17, 2017
The United States has avoided casting blame on Cuban President Raul Castro's government for the attacks that began previous year and have eluded an FBI investigation. The U.S. president didn't provide any evidence but went on to implicate Cuba at a 45-minute Rose Garden news conference at the White House. There was no reaction from the Cuban Embassy in Washington to Trump's remark . (more...)
ISIS defeated in Syria's Raqqa, US-backed militias raise flag inside stadium
- October 17, 2017
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a war monitor, said IS had now been completely cleared from the city. The SDF, backed by a US-led coalition, are on the verge of seizing Raqa after having taken around 90 per cent of the extremist group's former de facto Syrian capital. (more...)
- October 17, 2017
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a war monitor, said IS had now been completely cleared from the city. The SDF, backed by a US-led coalition, are on the verge of seizing Raqa after having taken around 90 per cent of the extremist group's former de facto Syrian capital. (more...)
United Nations officials plan donor conference for Rohingya refugees
- October 17, 2017
The EU ministers said they are suspending invitations to Europe of Myanmar top brass over the "disproportionate use of force" and will "review all practical defense cooperation". - Buddhist mobs join in carrying out violence against Rohingya . "The lack of food, lack of health care and so on". UNICEF, which is providing clean water every day to 40,000 people in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, and has installed thousands of toilets, may have to stop operations by the end of November unless ... (more...)
- October 17, 2017
The EU ministers said they are suspending invitations to Europe of Myanmar top brass over the "disproportionate use of force" and will "review all practical defense cooperation". - Buddhist mobs join in carrying out violence against Rohingya . "The lack of food, lack of health care and so on". UNICEF, which is providing clean water every day to 40,000 people in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, and has installed thousands of toilets, may have to stop operations by the end of November unless ... (more...)
At least 10 killed in Afghan attack
- October 17, 2017
Local health official Hedayatullah Hameedi said that the casualties included "women, students, and police". Three officials told Reuters that the provincial police chief was among the dead, but the ministry said it could only confirm that he had been wounded. (more...)
- October 17, 2017
Local health official Hedayatullah Hameedi said that the casualties included "women, students, and police". Three officials told Reuters that the provincial police chief was among the dead, but the ministry said it could only confirm that he had been wounded. (more...)
Death toll from U.S. drone strike in Pakistan rises to 26
- October 17, 2017
Following the strike, Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif expressed concerns over the attack fearing that such strikes will interrupt peace talks with Taliban . This is the first meeting of the quadrilateral after Afghan Taliban chief Mullah Akhtar Mansoor's death in a U.S. drone strike in Balochistan in May 2016. (more...)
- October 17, 2017
Following the strike, Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif expressed concerns over the attack fearing that such strikes will interrupt peace talks with Taliban . This is the first meeting of the quadrilateral after Afghan Taliban chief Mullah Akhtar Mansoor's death in a U.S. drone strike in Balochistan in May 2016. (more...)
Merkel denies being weakened by state poll defeat
- October 17, 2017
The left-leaning Greens and the pro-business Free Democratic Party (FDP) are potential coalition partners of Merkel, who was reelected last month but without a parliamentary majority. "We are entering this exploratory talks with self-confidence as we are the strongest political force, and we would like to have fair negotiations with the others", she said. (more...)
- October 17, 2017
The left-leaning Greens and the pro-business Free Democratic Party (FDP) are potential coalition partners of Merkel, who was reelected last month but without a parliamentary majority. "We are entering this exploratory talks with self-confidence as we are the strongest political force, and we would like to have fair negotiations with the others", she said. (more...)
US says airstrikes killed "dozens" of ISIS militants in Yemen
- October 17, 2017
Several hideouts of the Yemen-based Al Qaeda branch were hit by a series of airstrikes launched by USA drones in the central province of Al Bayda, a military official said. "ISIS has used the ungoverned spaces of Yemen to plot, direct, instigate, resource and recruit for attacks against America and its allies around the world", it continued. (more...)
- October 17, 2017
Several hideouts of the Yemen-based Al Qaeda branch were hit by a series of airstrikes launched by USA drones in the central province of Al Bayda, a military official said. "ISIS has used the ungoverned spaces of Yemen to plot, direct, instigate, resource and recruit for attacks against America and its allies around the world", it continued. (more...)
Storms 'posing risk to life' to hit North Somerset coastline today
- October 17, 2017
The hurricane, which will become a storm when it arrives across the Atlantic Ocean, is set to feature gusts of up to 80mph and could potentially pose a " danger to life ". Met Office chief forecaster Steve Ramsdale added: "By the time Ophelia reaches our latitudes, she will be weakening and will be an ex-hurricane". (more...)
- October 17, 2017
The hurricane, which will become a storm when it arrives across the Atlantic Ocean, is set to feature gusts of up to 80mph and could potentially pose a " danger to life ". Met Office chief forecaster Steve Ramsdale added: "By the time Ophelia reaches our latitudes, she will be weakening and will be an ex-hurricane". (more...)
Russian Federation may soon issue its own official blockchain-based currency, the CryptoRuble
- October 17, 2017
Details remain scarce, but according to CoinTelegraph , citing local news reports, Russia's Minister of Communications and Mass Media, Nikolay Nikiforov, has revealed a few crumbs of information about the country's new digital currency. (more...)
- October 17, 2017
Details remain scarce, but according to CoinTelegraph , citing local news reports, Russia's Minister of Communications and Mass Media, Nikolay Nikiforov, has revealed a few crumbs of information about the country's new digital currency. (more...)
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