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WEATHER WARNING: Heavy rain and snow forecast to hit Sheffield
- December 27, 2017
The official warning is in place between 4pm today, and 11am tomorrow morning. Some roads and railways are likely to be affected with longer journey times by road, bus and train services. Met Office forecaster Marco Petagna said: 'Mild weather on Christmas Day is not that unusual. Further wintry showers are expected overnight, the Met Office said, with the possibility of up to 10cm of snow falling on the highest ground in Scotland. (more...)
- December 27, 2017
The official warning is in place between 4pm today, and 11am tomorrow morning. Some roads and railways are likely to be affected with longer journey times by road, bus and train services. Met Office forecaster Marco Petagna said: 'Mild weather on Christmas Day is not that unusual. Further wintry showers are expected overnight, the Met Office said, with the possibility of up to 10cm of snow falling on the highest ground in Scotland. (more...)
BJP wins both Arunachal seats
- December 27, 2017
He profusely thanked the people who came out to vote and voted for BJP. Congress candidate Modam Dini polled 362 votes and Independent Sengo Taipodia 675. 'The victories in both the constituencies are a stamp of approval to the Pema Khandu government by the people and a major blow to those forces that are trying to derail development initiatives by maliciously creating a superficial environment of instability in the state, ' the party stated in a press release. (more...)
- December 27, 2017
He profusely thanked the people who came out to vote and voted for BJP. Congress candidate Modam Dini polled 362 votes and Independent Sengo Taipodia 675. 'The victories in both the constituencies are a stamp of approval to the Pema Khandu government by the people and a major blow to those forces that are trying to derail development initiatives by maliciously creating a superficial environment of instability in the state, ' the party stated in a press release. (more...)
Obama warns against divisive use of social media
- December 27, 2017
He is now "obsessed with helping to train the next generation of leaders and maintained an optimistic outlook when he said the world is in many ways healthier and wealthier than it has ever been". Speculation as to whether the couple would invite the Obamas swirled this week in anticipation of the interview. "I wouldn't want to ruin that surprise". (more...)
- December 27, 2017
He is now "obsessed with helping to train the next generation of leaders and maintained an optimistic outlook when he said the world is in many ways healthier and wealthier than it has ever been". Speculation as to whether the couple would invite the Obamas swirled this week in anticipation of the interview. "I wouldn't want to ruin that surprise". (more...)
Angola's first communications satellite ready for launch Tuesday
- December 27, 2017
Deployment of the 3,631-pound (1,647-kilogram) Angosat 1 satellite from the Zenit's Fregat upper stage is expected at 0354 GMT Wednesday (10:54 p.m. EST Tuesday) after three Fregat engine burns to place the spacecraft into a circular geostationary orbit almost 22,300 miles (nearly 35,800 kilometers) over the equator. (more...)
- December 27, 2017
Deployment of the 3,631-pound (1,647-kilogram) Angosat 1 satellite from the Zenit's Fregat upper stage is expected at 0354 GMT Wednesday (10:54 p.m. EST Tuesday) after three Fregat engine burns to place the spacecraft into a circular geostationary orbit almost 22,300 miles (nearly 35,800 kilometers) over the equator. (more...)
US Drone Strike Kills Haqqani Network Commander on Afghan-Pakistan Border
- December 27, 2017
Tribal sources said that the house targeted by USA drone was in occupation of suspected militants headed by Commander Juma Khan. According to sources, there were at least four people in the vehicle when it was targeted that led to the killing of Haqqani network commander Jumma Khan and his aide. (more...)
- December 27, 2017
Tribal sources said that the house targeted by USA drone was in occupation of suspected militants headed by Commander Juma Khan. According to sources, there were at least four people in the vehicle when it was targeted that led to the killing of Haqqani network commander Jumma Khan and his aide. (more...)
Emergency Medical Evacuations Begin in Syria
- December 27, 2017
Aid workers began evacuating emergency medical cases from Syria's rebel bastion of Eastern Ghouta on Tuesday night. Katoub added that the medical evacuation approval was part of a "deal of detainees exchange" between the Syrian government and the Jaysh al-Islam rebel group. (more...)
- December 27, 2017
Aid workers began evacuating emergency medical cases from Syria's rebel bastion of Eastern Ghouta on Tuesday night. Katoub added that the medical evacuation approval was part of a "deal of detainees exchange" between the Syrian government and the Jaysh al-Islam rebel group. (more...)
South Korea, Japan in fresh spat over comfort women
- December 27, 2017
Copies of the statue have been erected in other contries around the world including the United States, China, Canada and Australia. "A victim-oriented approach, which has been accepted as a norm of the global community for human rights of wartime women, has not been fully reflected (in the deal)", said Oh Tae-gyu, who headed the task force, at a news conference. (more...)
- December 27, 2017
Copies of the statue have been erected in other contries around the world including the United States, China, Canada and Australia. "A victim-oriented approach, which has been accepted as a norm of the global community for human rights of wartime women, has not been fully reflected (in the deal)", said Oh Tae-gyu, who headed the task force, at a news conference. (more...)
Oil trade between N. Korea, China under review at UNSC committee: ministry
- December 27, 2017
The Chinese government as well as the Kremlin have been calling on the U.S. to strop military exercises near the North Korean border in exchange for Pyongyang's freeze of further nuclear and military tests. It was the second straight month China did not export any diesel or gasoline to Pyongyang, according to the report. The agreement also reportedly includes periodic meetings between high-ranking military and intelligence officials of the two nations and a hotline established between the ... (more...)
- December 27, 2017
The Chinese government as well as the Kremlin have been calling on the U.S. to strop military exercises near the North Korean border in exchange for Pyongyang's freeze of further nuclear and military tests. It was the second straight month China did not export any diesel or gasoline to Pyongyang, according to the report. The agreement also reportedly includes periodic meetings between high-ranking military and intelligence officials of the two nations and a hotline established between the ... (more...)
We are here to change the Constitution, says Union Minister Anantkumar Hegde
- December 27, 2017
The party said that it would resist any attempt to change the basic Nature of the Constitution and fight the BJP tooth and nail. "Will the two ministers change the Constitution to ban such marriages or shoot the couple?" senior Congress leader P Chidambaram said in tweets. (more...)
- December 27, 2017
The party said that it would resist any attempt to change the basic Nature of the Constitution and fight the BJP tooth and nail. "Will the two ministers change the Constitution to ban such marriages or shoot the couple?" senior Congress leader P Chidambaram said in tweets. (more...)
Australian grandmother not guilty of drugs charges in Malaysia
- December 27, 2017
Maria Elvira Pinto Exposto's lawyers believe their client will be given a mandatory sentence of death by hanging if she is convicted in the Malaysian high court of smuggling 1.1kg of ice into the country in 2014. The drugs were sewn into the bag's compartment. She was in transit at Kuala Lumpur airport when she was arrested. The former social worker in East Timor has never wavered in her account, defence lawyers said. (more...)
- December 27, 2017
Maria Elvira Pinto Exposto's lawyers believe their client will be given a mandatory sentence of death by hanging if she is convicted in the Malaysian high court of smuggling 1.1kg of ice into the country in 2014. The drugs were sewn into the bag's compartment. She was in transit at Kuala Lumpur airport when she was arrested. The former social worker in East Timor has never wavered in her account, defence lawyers said. (more...)
Karnataka assembly polls: Rahul Gandhi to visit maths, Sufi shrines
- December 27, 2017
Surprisingly, this tweet session did not end here as Dipali again took to her Twitter account and appreciated the Rahul Gandhi's gesture. Rahul Gandhi was quick to reply and tweeted, "Dear Dipali, Please wish your attractive grandmother a very happy birthday and a merry Xmas". (more...)
- December 27, 2017
Surprisingly, this tweet session did not end here as Dipali again took to her Twitter account and appreciated the Rahul Gandhi's gesture. Rahul Gandhi was quick to reply and tweeted, "Dear Dipali, Please wish your attractive grandmother a very happy birthday and a merry Xmas". (more...)
Chandler Game-Winning Alley-Oop Lifts Suns Over Grizzlies
- December 27, 2017
Chandler said he didn't even know about the rule when Triano presented the play in practice. Sure enough, Dragen Bender delivered a ideal pass and Chandler slammed it home for the buzzer-beating win. The first half was an odd one reading the box score. The game would remain tight throughout. The play had to be reviewed for a goaltending violation, because Chandler caught the ball over the rim, however, the Suns benefited from an obscure rule that eliminates goaltending on inbounds passes. (more...)
- December 27, 2017
Chandler said he didn't even know about the rule when Triano presented the play in practice. Sure enough, Dragen Bender delivered a ideal pass and Chandler slammed it home for the buzzer-beating win. The first half was an odd one reading the box score. The game would remain tight throughout. The play had to be reviewed for a goaltending violation, because Chandler caught the ball over the rim, however, the Suns benefited from an obscure rule that eliminates goaltending on inbounds passes. (more...)
GST mop up dips for 2nd straight month
- December 27, 2017
In October the collection had dipped to Rs83,346 crore from over Rs92,000 crore in September . Thus, a total amount of Rs 24,836 crores is being transferred from IGST to CGST/SGST account by way of settlement. After the decline in October GST revenues, states and Centre had raised concerns over tax evasion and non-compliance, following which the GST Council in a meeting on December 16 had chose to approve an early implementation of the e-way bill system. (more...)
- December 27, 2017
In October the collection had dipped to Rs83,346 crore from over Rs92,000 crore in September . Thus, a total amount of Rs 24,836 crores is being transferred from IGST to CGST/SGST account by way of settlement. After the decline in October GST revenues, states and Centre had raised concerns over tax evasion and non-compliance, following which the GST Council in a meeting on December 16 had chose to approve an early implementation of the e-way bill system. (more...)
Secret Service interviews person over manure sent to Treasury Secretary Mnuchin
- December 27, 2017
It's b--." Strong wrote on the card. The guy who gift-wrapped horses**t and delivered it to Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin's Bel-Air crib called the stunt an "act of political theater". The Secret Service spokesman did not identify the person, saying the agency does not usually comment on interview processes or potential criminal probes. (more...)
- December 27, 2017
It's b--." Strong wrote on the card. The guy who gift-wrapped horses**t and delivered it to Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin's Bel-Air crib called the stunt an "act of political theater". The Secret Service spokesman did not identify the person, saying the agency does not usually comment on interview processes or potential criminal probes. (more...)
Jairam Thakur sworn-in as the 6th CM of Himachal Pradesh
- December 27, 2017
His being chosen as the chief minister marks a significant shift in state politics of Himachal where Dhumal and Virbhadra Singh had remained dominant forces. He was also the state unit president between 2006 and 2009. By naming Thakur for the post, the BJP has hopefully managed to eliminate the possibility of infighting. (more...)
- December 27, 2017
His being chosen as the chief minister marks a significant shift in state politics of Himachal where Dhumal and Virbhadra Singh had remained dominant forces. He was also the state unit president between 2006 and 2009. By naming Thakur for the post, the BJP has hopefully managed to eliminate the possibility of infighting. (more...)
Tuesday forecast: Morning snow otherwise very cold today
- December 27, 2017
Sunshine returns for Wednesday but that won't help us out much as highs struggle to climb into the mid 20s. Friday will also feature lots of teens, with overnight temperatures during this time dropping well below zero in some cases. The bitterly cold conditions have made for slower snow accumulations - just 3 inches fell in Traverse City proper over the last few days, as recorded at the NWS measuring station at Munson Medical Center. (more...)
- December 27, 2017
Sunshine returns for Wednesday but that won't help us out much as highs struggle to climb into the mid 20s. Friday will also feature lots of teens, with overnight temperatures during this time dropping well below zero in some cases. The bitterly cold conditions have made for slower snow accumulations - just 3 inches fell in Traverse City proper over the last few days, as recorded at the NWS measuring station at Munson Medical Center. (more...)
Roll-over crash near Abilene, multiple fatalities reported
- December 27, 2017
Highway 93 and North Valley Road, which is at the south end of the "S" curves coming into Ravalli. The number of injuries in traffic crashes this year was 125, up from 86 last year. Teagan E. Birdno, 19, of Carrollton, MO, and Matthew D. Landi, 21, of Carrollton, MO, both died when the vehicle in which they were passengers ran off the roadway, struck an embankment, struck a tree, and then overturned. (more...)
- December 27, 2017
Highway 93 and North Valley Road, which is at the south end of the "S" curves coming into Ravalli. The number of injuries in traffic crashes this year was 125, up from 86 last year. Teagan E. Birdno, 19, of Carrollton, MO, and Matthew D. Landi, 21, of Carrollton, MO, both died when the vehicle in which they were passengers ran off the roadway, struck an embankment, struck a tree, and then overturned. (more...)
A Technical Strategy for Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK)
- December 27, 2017
BMO Capital Markets set a $3.00 target price on shares of Chesapeake Energy and gave the company a "hold" rating in a research note on Tuesday, October 10th. (NYSE:GIMO) are -0.13%; 0% for the month; -8.1% for the last quarter; -3.62% for the past six-months; and -18.41% for the last 12 months. CAE's profit will be $59.72M for 20.98 P/E if the $0.22 EPS becomes a reality. (more...)
- December 27, 2017
BMO Capital Markets set a $3.00 target price on shares of Chesapeake Energy and gave the company a "hold" rating in a research note on Tuesday, October 10th. (NYSE:GIMO) are -0.13%; 0% for the month; -8.1% for the last quarter; -3.62% for the past six-months; and -18.41% for the last 12 months. CAE's profit will be $59.72M for 20.98 P/E if the $0.22 EPS becomes a reality. (more...)
Thomaspartners INC Stake In Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Was Has Upped
- December 27, 2017
As per Tuesday, March 15, the company rating was maintained by Jefferies. The stock has "Buy" rating by Topeka Capital Markets on Tuesday, May 24. Jefferies maintained Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) for 122,599 shares. Chevy Chase Trust Hldgs owns 1.35M shares for 0.3% of their portfolio. Cabot has invested 0.19% in Pfizer Inc. The Eubel Brady & Suttman Asset Management Inc holds 132,280 shares with $17.20 million value, down from 134,891 last quarter. (more...)
- December 27, 2017
As per Tuesday, March 15, the company rating was maintained by Jefferies. The stock has "Buy" rating by Topeka Capital Markets on Tuesday, May 24. Jefferies maintained Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) for 122,599 shares. Chevy Chase Trust Hldgs owns 1.35M shares for 0.3% of their portfolio. Cabot has invested 0.19% in Pfizer Inc. The Eubel Brady & Suttman Asset Management Inc holds 132,280 shares with $17.20 million value, down from 134,891 last quarter. (more...)
Despite US Threats, UN Votes Overwhelmingly to Challenge US Claim on Jerusalem
- December 27, 2017
We'll have more on the United Nations vote after headlines with Columbia professor Rashid Khalidi. "We should think about it very seriously". "I have no doubt that the day will come when the entire global community will finally recognize Jerusalem as the eternal capital of the State of Israel ". (more...)
- December 27, 2017
We'll have more on the United Nations vote after headlines with Columbia professor Rashid Khalidi. "We should think about it very seriously". "I have no doubt that the day will come when the entire global community will finally recognize Jerusalem as the eternal capital of the State of Israel ". (more...)
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