World
Moscow and Ankara sign S-400 loan deal
- December 29, 2017
Turkey will have to pay $1.125 Billion as cash for the S-400 purchase (45 per cent of $2.5 billion). During a press conference in Tunisia Canikli was asked about Sergey Chemezov's remarks. "Otherwise, it was already a done deal", he added. The S-400 anti-missile system is created to shoot down aircraft at a range of up to 400km and ballistic missiles up to 60km away, while engaging 36 targets simultaneously. (more...)
- December 29, 2017
Turkey will have to pay $1.125 Billion as cash for the S-400 purchase (45 per cent of $2.5 billion). During a press conference in Tunisia Canikli was asked about Sergey Chemezov's remarks. "Otherwise, it was already a done deal", he added. The S-400 anti-missile system is created to shoot down aircraft at a range of up to 400km and ballistic missiles up to 60km away, while engaging 36 targets simultaneously. (more...)
North Korean defectors show signs of radiation exposure
- December 29, 2017
Mnuchin said in a statement , referring to the country by its official name, Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). They join Jang Chang Ha, the head of a weapons development center, who was included in the sanctions' list in December 2016 . (more...)
- December 29, 2017
Mnuchin said in a statement , referring to the country by its official name, Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). They join Jang Chang Ha, the head of a weapons development center, who was included in the sanctions' list in December 2016 . (more...)
Thursday's weather: Status Yellow Snow and Ice Warning remains in place
- December 29, 2017
The Met office say that it is possible snow could fall across Cumbria, parts of northern England and Scotland. To follow on from a series of weather warnings that were issued over the past day or so, Met Éireann have issued yet another weather warning. (more...)
- December 29, 2017
The Met office say that it is possible snow could fall across Cumbria, parts of northern England and Scotland. To follow on from a series of weather warnings that were issued over the past day or so, Met Éireann have issued yet another weather warning. (more...)
Court rules against Oregon bakers in wedding cake case
- December 29, 2017
Attorneys for the Kleins said they are considering all of their options for further appeal. The Kleins were ordered to pay the Bowman-Cryers $135,000 for causing emotional distress for refusing service back in 2015. "OR will not allow a 'Straight Couples Only" sign to be hung in bakeries or other stores'. The case stems from Aaron Klein's refusal to bake a wedding cake for Rachel Bowman-Cryer in January 2013 because she was planning a same-sex wedding with her partner Laurel, which he said ... (more...)
- December 29, 2017
Attorneys for the Kleins said they are considering all of their options for further appeal. The Kleins were ordered to pay the Bowman-Cryers $135,000 for causing emotional distress for refusing service back in 2015. "OR will not allow a 'Straight Couples Only" sign to be hung in bakeries or other stores'. The case stems from Aaron Klein's refusal to bake a wedding cake for Rachel Bowman-Cryer in January 2013 because she was planning a same-sex wedding with her partner Laurel, which he said ... (more...)
Sister of TV actress dies after horror crash
- December 29, 2017
Annabelle Falkholt was travelling in the back of her family's auto with her sister when they were involved in a head-on crash in New South Wales, Australia. Do you have a message of support for the Falkholt family? The show's cast members and other Australian actors have also rallied behind Jessica, who played the character of Hope Morrison for 16 episodes on the show. (more...)
- December 29, 2017
Annabelle Falkholt was travelling in the back of her family's auto with her sister when they were involved in a head-on crash in New South Wales, Australia. Do you have a message of support for the Falkholt family? The show's cast members and other Australian actors have also rallied behind Jessica, who played the character of Hope Morrison for 16 episodes on the show. (more...)
Park Geun-Hye Unilaterally Closed Kaesong Industrial Complex On North Korean Border
- December 29, 2017
A North Korean employee works in a factory of a South Korean company at the Joint Industrial Park in Kaesong industrial zone, a few miles inside North Korea from the heavily fortified border on December 19, 2013. He was part of a group of North Koreans detained in Shenyang city, China , on November 4 and forced to return to North Korea on November 17. The project resulted from the first inter-Korean summit meeting in 2000, when leaders of the two Koreas vowed reconciliation and cooperation. (more...)
- December 29, 2017
A North Korean employee works in a factory of a South Korean company at the Joint Industrial Park in Kaesong industrial zone, a few miles inside North Korea from the heavily fortified border on December 19, 2013. He was part of a group of North Koreans detained in Shenyang city, China , on November 4 and forced to return to North Korea on November 17. The project resulted from the first inter-Korean summit meeting in 2000, when leaders of the two Koreas vowed reconciliation and cooperation. (more...)
Al Franken says he's leaving Senate but not giving up voice
- December 29, 2017
Franken thanked his wife, Franni, their family and his staff as well as Minnesota's senior senator, Democrat Amy Klobuchar. "Whatever it is that we do next we will do it together", the former Saturday Night Live writer said. Franken formally announced his resignation from the Senate on December 7 after a majority of Senate Democrats called on him to resign. With the recent outpouring of support for Al Franken as he prepares to leave the Senate, it wouldn't be surprising to see him make ... (more...)
- December 29, 2017
Franken thanked his wife, Franni, their family and his staff as well as Minnesota's senior senator, Democrat Amy Klobuchar. "Whatever it is that we do next we will do it together", the former Saturday Night Live writer said. Franken formally announced his resignation from the Senate on December 7 after a majority of Senate Democrats called on him to resign. With the recent outpouring of support for Al Franken as he prepares to leave the Senate, it wouldn't be surprising to see him make ... (more...)
Israel Sign Pact to Counter Iran
- December 29, 2017
Syria's army and its allies have increasingly pushed for such evacuation deals for rebel enclaves near big cities or in other strategic locations after long periods of siege and bombardment. Jerusalem fears the Iranian presence in that area would serve as a springboard for terrorist groups to attack Israel in the future. Led by Hassan Nasrallah, Hezbollah is believed to have an arsenal of between 100,000 and 150,000 short-, medium- and long-range missiles and a fighting force of some 50,000 ... (more...)
- December 29, 2017
Syria's army and its allies have increasingly pushed for such evacuation deals for rebel enclaves near big cities or in other strategic locations after long periods of siege and bombardment. Jerusalem fears the Iranian presence in that area would serve as a springboard for terrorist groups to attack Israel in the future. Led by Hassan Nasrallah, Hezbollah is believed to have an arsenal of between 100,000 and 150,000 short-, medium- and long-range missiles and a fighting force of some 50,000 ... (more...)
Locals rush to pay property tax ahead of new reform bill
- December 29, 2017
It's not clear if Cayuga County residents who choose to pay their property taxes early will be eligible for deductions, despite Gov. Andrew Cuomo's executive order authorizing municipalities to accept early and partial payments . "We can do something to fix this, and we should", Christie said last week. Lasher says his hand's are tied under state law and that his office can't take early payments. (more...)
- December 29, 2017
It's not clear if Cayuga County residents who choose to pay their property taxes early will be eligible for deductions, despite Gov. Andrew Cuomo's executive order authorizing municipalities to accept early and partial payments . "We can do something to fix this, and we should", Christie said last week. Lasher says his hand's are tied under state law and that his office can't take early payments. (more...)
Deal With Japan on 'comfort women' failed victims: S.Korea
- December 29, 2017
President Moon Jae-in on Thursday said a controversial deal with Japan to compensate Korean wartime sex slaves is "seriously flawed" and "cannot settle" the dispute. A total of 238 women have come forward in South Korea since the early 1990s, of whom 36 are still alive. The comfort women issue has been a regular cause for contention between Japan and neighbours China and North and South Korea since the war. (more...)
- December 29, 2017
President Moon Jae-in on Thursday said a controversial deal with Japan to compensate Korean wartime sex slaves is "seriously flawed" and "cannot settle" the dispute. A total of 238 women have come forward in South Korea since the early 1990s, of whom 36 are still alive. The comfort women issue has been a regular cause for contention between Japan and neighbours China and North and South Korea since the war. (more...)
Ex-soccer star 'King George' Weah wins Liberia's presidency
- December 29, 2017
The result was confirmed by the country's election commission chair, Jerome Korkoyah, on Thursday. Weah played for Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan in the 1990s before moving to England late in his career for spells at Chelsea and Manchester City. (more...)
- December 29, 2017
The result was confirmed by the country's election commission chair, Jerome Korkoyah, on Thursday. Weah played for Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan in the 1990s before moving to England late in his career for spells at Chelsea and Manchester City. (more...)
Fact-Checking Trump Claim on Making Christmas Great Again
- December 29, 2017
President Donald Trump made returning "Merry Christmas" to the preferred alternative one of his campaign promises during his run for president past year. As we celebrate this most precious holiday, we're grateful for each of you who spend this Christmas away from our families and defend all of our families, our freedom and our flag. (more...)
- December 29, 2017
President Donald Trump made returning "Merry Christmas" to the preferred alternative one of his campaign promises during his run for president past year. As we celebrate this most precious holiday, we're grateful for each of you who spend this Christmas away from our families and defend all of our families, our freedom and our flag. (more...)
Fla. Rep. Calls for Purge of FBI Amid Accusations of Partisanship
- December 29, 2017
During an interview, Rooney claimed the American people are losing faith and trust in the country's government agencies. "Is that not what you're doing?" "I'm not saying it necessarily influenced the investigation but they certainly were trying to work to impede Donald Trump, that's what the guy said in those emails", he continued. (more...)
- December 29, 2017
During an interview, Rooney claimed the American people are losing faith and trust in the country's government agencies. "Is that not what you're doing?" "I'm not saying it necessarily influenced the investigation but they certainly were trying to work to impede Donald Trump, that's what the guy said in those emails", he continued. (more...)
Mehbooba Mufti's brother takes oath as Cabinet Minister
- December 29, 2017
Pertinently, Javaid Mustafa represents the Chadoora assembly segment in Budgam district, and Tassaduq was last week nominated as MLC by Governor NN Vohra on recommendations of the state government. NC youth leader Salam Sagar tweeted: "Give DOGS due respect, we have a government who swear by their name, not by the name of GOD, behave otherwise you can land in trouble..." On December 22, when Tassaduq Mufti was nominated as a member of the state legislative council, then minister of state for ... (more...)
- December 29, 2017
Pertinently, Javaid Mustafa represents the Chadoora assembly segment in Budgam district, and Tassaduq was last week nominated as MLC by Governor NN Vohra on recommendations of the state government. NC youth leader Salam Sagar tweeted: "Give DOGS due respect, we have a government who swear by their name, not by the name of GOD, behave otherwise you can land in trouble..." On December 22, when Tassaduq Mufti was nominated as a member of the state legislative council, then minister of state for ... (more...)
Russian Federation says Tokyo's deployment of U.S. missiles a blow to relations
- December 29, 2017
But in June, the United States accused Russia of violating the treaty by limiting US flights over its Kaliningrad enclave in Eastern Europe and said that in response, it would limit some Russian flights over USA territory starting on January 1. (more...)
- December 29, 2017
But in June, the United States accused Russia of violating the treaty by limiting US flights over its Kaliningrad enclave in Eastern Europe and said that in response, it would limit some Russian flights over USA territory starting on January 1. (more...)
Trump accuses China of allowing oil into North Korea
- December 29, 2017
The satellites have captured several images of North Korean and Chinese ships gathering close together to trade oil, reported South Korea daily The Chosun Ilbo . " The situation you have mentioned absolutely does not exist ", he said. "The biggest problem this world has is nuclear proliferation", Trump said. (more...)
- December 29, 2017
The satellites have captured several images of North Korean and Chinese ships gathering close together to trade oil, reported South Korea daily The Chosun Ilbo . " The situation you have mentioned absolutely does not exist ", he said. "The biggest problem this world has is nuclear proliferation", Trump said. (more...)
4 treated after van jumps curb, hits building in downtown Seattle
- December 29, 2017
Harborview Medical Center spokeswoman Barbara Clements also said Thursday that two women, 28 and 39, and a 52-year-old man were in satisfactory condition. Authorities were called just before noon to the report of a van into a building to 5th Ave. and Pine Street. The vehicle was a shuttle express van, which ferries passengers throughout the metro area. (more...)
- December 29, 2017
Harborview Medical Center spokeswoman Barbara Clements also said Thursday that two women, 28 and 39, and a 52-year-old man were in satisfactory condition. Authorities were called just before noon to the report of a van into a building to 5th Ave. and Pine Street. The vehicle was a shuttle express van, which ferries passengers throughout the metro area. (more...)
Gerald Green available to make his Rockets' debut on Thursday
- December 29, 2017
Over the past several weeks, the Rockets have been decimated by injuries to key players. Oklahoma City's 0.595 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Houston , who had a rate of 0.506. The return match will be intriguing if everyone is healthy, but for this match at least, there is too much work for Harden to deliver a road win for the Rockets as the Celtics emerge with a 109-103 win. (more...)
- December 29, 2017
Over the past several weeks, the Rockets have been decimated by injuries to key players. Oklahoma City's 0.595 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Houston , who had a rate of 0.506. The return match will be intriguing if everyone is healthy, but for this match at least, there is too much work for Harden to deliver a road win for the Rockets as the Celtics emerge with a 109-103 win. (more...)
Stock on fire-:- Energy Transfer Equity, LP (NYSE:ETE)
- December 29, 2017
The stock increased 0.72% or $0.28 during the last trading session, reaching $39.08. About 27,636 shares traded or 7.57% up from the average. It has underperformed by 16.06% the S&P500. 121,488 are owned by Grassi Investment Mngmt. Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. ( NYSE : ETP ) gained 1.42 Percent and closed its previous trading session at $17.91. (more...)
- December 29, 2017
The stock increased 0.72% or $0.28 during the last trading session, reaching $39.08. About 27,636 shares traded or 7.57% up from the average. It has underperformed by 16.06% the S&P500. 121,488 are owned by Grassi Investment Mngmt. Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. ( NYSE : ETP ) gained 1.42 Percent and closed its previous trading session at $17.91. (more...)
Wolves' All-Star Jeff Teague out indefinitely with sprained knee
- December 29, 2017
Durability has been one of his calling cards, with the 29-year-old point guard not missing more than 12 games in any season in his career. An MRI exam detected the seriousness of the injury but also displayed there was no structural damage. (more...)
- December 29, 2017
Durability has been one of his calling cards, with the 29-year-old point guard not missing more than 12 games in any season in his career. An MRI exam detected the seriousness of the injury but also displayed there was no structural damage. (more...)
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