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£61-million Commonwealth fund to tackle plastic pollution
- April 17, 2018
Sri Lanka joins Commonwealth alliance to fight against plastic pollution Sun, Apr 15, 2018, 09:19 pm SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka. Theresa May announced today that New Zealand, Sri Lanka and Ghana have joined the United Kingdom and Vanuatu-led Commonwealth Clean Oceans Alliance - an agreement between member states to join forces in the fight against plastic pollution. (more...)
- April 17, 2018
Sri Lanka joins Commonwealth alliance to fight against plastic pollution Sun, Apr 15, 2018, 09:19 pm SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka. Theresa May announced today that New Zealand, Sri Lanka and Ghana have joined the United Kingdom and Vanuatu-led Commonwealth Clean Oceans Alliance - an agreement between member states to join forces in the fight against plastic pollution. (more...)
Trump attacks ex-FBI director Comey in early morning tweetstorm
- April 17, 2018
The president contended Comey "lied in Congress to Senator G [raham]" and "then based his decisions on her poll numbers". Comey made a lot of other statements in the interview that will no doubt comfort and encourage Trump's critics: There's a "non-zero chance" that Russian Federation has incriminating information on Trump, he lies compulsively, he treats women "like meat". (more...)
- April 17, 2018
The president contended Comey "lied in Congress to Senator G [raham]" and "then based his decisions on her poll numbers". Comey made a lot of other statements in the interview that will no doubt comfort and encourage Trump's critics: There's a "non-zero chance" that Russian Federation has incriminating information on Trump, he lies compulsively, he treats women "like meat". (more...)
Deadly fire at Trump Tower deemed accidental, sparked by power strips: FDNY
- April 17, 2018
There was no smoke alarm in the apartment in which the fire ignited. He never mentioned the fact that Brassner was killed in the fire. There were no smoke detectors in the apartment, according to the FDNY. Firefighters found 67-year-old Todd Brassner unresponsive in his apartment on April 7th. Four firefighters were hurt while battling the flames, officials said. (more...)
- April 17, 2018
There was no smoke alarm in the apartment in which the fire ignited. He never mentioned the fact that Brassner was killed in the fire. There were no smoke detectors in the apartment, according to the FDNY. Firefighters found 67-year-old Todd Brassner unresponsive in his apartment on April 7th. Four firefighters were hurt while battling the flames, officials said. (more...)
Flexion Therapeutics (NASDAQ:FLXN) Upgraded to Sell at BidaskClub
- April 17, 2018
The stock decreased 0.60% or $0.15 during the last trading session, reaching $25.04. About 153,460 shares traded. Flexion Therapeutics , Inc. ( NASDAQ : FLXN ) presently has a 14-day Commodity Channel Index (CCI) of 88.82. Pacad Invest Limited holds 0.01% or 1,400 shares. Metropolitan Life Insurance Co owns 10,003 shares. Analysts expect change of 65.33 % or $0.49 from previous year's $-0.75 EPS compared to current's $-1.24 EPS. (more...)
- April 17, 2018
The stock decreased 0.60% or $0.15 during the last trading session, reaching $25.04. About 153,460 shares traded. Flexion Therapeutics , Inc. ( NASDAQ : FLXN ) presently has a 14-day Commodity Channel Index (CCI) of 88.82. Pacad Invest Limited holds 0.01% or 1,400 shares. Metropolitan Life Insurance Co owns 10,003 shares. Analysts expect change of 65.33 % or $0.49 from previous year's $-0.75 EPS compared to current's $-1.24 EPS. (more...)
Hwy. 400 reopens after transport truck jackknifes through centre rail
- April 16, 2018
Highway 400 is closed in both directions between Mapleview Drive in Barrie and Innisfil Beach Road in Innisfil due to a collision. Crews are working to remove a transport truck from down a southbound embankment. The northbound truck was being inspected on the side of the highway. A southbound transport then hit the debris and crashed into a ditch. No injuries have been reported. (more...)
- April 16, 2018
Highway 400 is closed in both directions between Mapleview Drive in Barrie and Innisfil Beach Road in Innisfil due to a collision. Crews are working to remove a transport truck from down a southbound embankment. The northbound truck was being inspected on the side of the highway. A southbound transport then hit the debris and crashed into a ditch. No injuries have been reported. (more...)
IPL 2018: Pollard hopes to continue impressive run against favourite opponent
- April 16, 2018
The story for MI, however, has been a thrilling, yet disappointing one as all their matches went down till the last over. While MI have lost all their three games, RCB have won one out of three. While in the opening game Bangalore were subjected to some ruthless batting from Sunil Narine of the Kolkata Knight Riders , in their last game it was Rajasthan Royals' Sanju Samson who punished the RCB bowlers. (more...)
- April 16, 2018
The story for MI, however, has been a thrilling, yet disappointing one as all their matches went down till the last over. While MI have lost all their three games, RCB have won one out of three. While in the opening game Bangalore were subjected to some ruthless batting from Sunil Narine of the Kolkata Knight Riders , in their last game it was Rajasthan Royals' Sanju Samson who punished the RCB bowlers. (more...)
Blok calls for quick ceasefire in Syria, rejects sanctions against Russian Federation
- April 16, 2018
OPCW officials said on Monday morning that inspectors had been unable to get into Douma, where president Bashar al-Assad's forces are suspected of having killed at least 70 people with chlorine gas and sarin nerve agents a week ago. The U.S. -led strikes did nothing to alter the strategic balance or dent Assad's supremacy and the Western allies have said the aim was to prevent the further use of chemical weapons, not to intervene in the civil war or topple Assad. (more...)
- April 16, 2018
OPCW officials said on Monday morning that inspectors had been unable to get into Douma, where president Bashar al-Assad's forces are suspected of having killed at least 70 people with chlorine gas and sarin nerve agents a week ago. The U.S. -led strikes did nothing to alter the strategic balance or dent Assad's supremacy and the Western allies have said the aim was to prevent the further use of chemical weapons, not to intervene in the civil war or topple Assad. (more...)
Scathing Comey interview provokes Trump
- April 16, 2018
Comey responded, "Possibly. It's certainly some evidence of obstruction of justice". "It would depend upon other things that reflected on his intent". The former FBI Director said that he was "actually nervous" to meet Trump in person. Former Attorney General Loretta Lynch is defending her actions in the Hillary Clinton email investigation following criticism from former FBI Director James Comey . (more...)
- April 16, 2018
Comey responded, "Possibly. It's certainly some evidence of obstruction of justice". "It would depend upon other things that reflected on his intent". The former FBI Director said that he was "actually nervous" to meet Trump in person. Former Attorney General Loretta Lynch is defending her actions in the Hillary Clinton email investigation following criticism from former FBI Director James Comey . (more...)
Government Watchdog Says EPA Broke Law With Pruitt Phone Booth
- April 16, 2018
Armstrong, the GAO's general counsel, wrote. Any office expenditure above $5,000 requires lawmakers be notified, according to the eight-page GAO report. Tom Carper, the top Democrat on the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. EPA has said Pruitt needed the privacy booth to make secure phone calls with President Donald Trump and others without fear of eavesdropping. (more...)
- April 16, 2018
Armstrong, the GAO's general counsel, wrote. Any office expenditure above $5,000 requires lawmakers be notified, according to the eight-page GAO report. Tom Carper, the top Democrat on the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. EPA has said Pruitt needed the privacy booth to make secure phone calls with President Donald Trump and others without fear of eavesdropping. (more...)
Teachers march to state Capitol to demand more classroom funding
- April 16, 2018
Candidates are encouraged to attend if they are certified in Oklahoma , certified in another state or now are student teaching. Kentucky teachers, who protested at the state capitol building earlier this month, were incensed over pension troubles as well. (more...)
- April 16, 2018
Candidates are encouraged to attend if they are certified in Oklahoma , certified in another state or now are student teaching. Kentucky teachers, who protested at the state capitol building earlier this month, were incensed over pension troubles as well. (more...)
Calcutta High Court likely to decide fate of Bengal panchayat poll today
- April 16, 2018
On Monday, the single judge bench extended the stay by a day. The spat between the state election commission and the opposition parties intensified after the watchdog on 9 April issued a notification ordering extension of the deadline for filing nominations by one day, only to rescind it within hours. (more...)
- April 16, 2018
On Monday, the single judge bench extended the stay by a day. The spat between the state election commission and the opposition parties intensified after the watchdog on 9 April issued a notification ordering extension of the deadline for filing nominations by one day, only to rescind it within hours. (more...)
Three IEBC commissioners resign
- April 16, 2018
Mwachanya was reading a resignation letter on behalf of two other colleagues - deputy chairperson Consolata Maina and commissioner Paul Kurgat . "We must banish the external players from the commission boardroom and regain the independence of the commission", they said. (more...)
- April 16, 2018
Mwachanya was reading a resignation letter on behalf of two other colleagues - deputy chairperson Consolata Maina and commissioner Paul Kurgat . "We must banish the external players from the commission boardroom and regain the independence of the commission", they said. (more...)
China's Trade Surplus With US Surges In Q1
- April 16, 2018
President Xi Jinping last week struck a conciliatory note on trade, promising to cut tariffs on cars - a key point of USA anger - and other imports, as well as further open up the economy, which drew a warm response from Mr Trump. "It is about the US not showing sincerity at all", Gao said . "The most important thing we can do is to make sure the differences between the USA and China are a source of economic strength and sources of business opportunity, economic activity, not a source ... (more...)
- April 16, 2018
President Xi Jinping last week struck a conciliatory note on trade, promising to cut tariffs on cars - a key point of USA anger - and other imports, as well as further open up the economy, which drew a warm response from Mr Trump. "It is about the US not showing sincerity at all", Gao said . "The most important thing we can do is to make sure the differences between the USA and China are a source of economic strength and sources of business opportunity, economic activity, not a source ... (more...)
Supreme Court denies Blagojevich appeal
- April 16, 2018
The court also refused to hear his 2016 appeal. "From the beginning, we've had faith in the system and have felt the court would bring Rod back to us", she said. His attorneys tried to make the argument to the high court that the law does not clearly define the difference between legal and illegal political fundraising. (more...)
- April 16, 2018
The court also refused to hear his 2016 appeal. "From the beginning, we've had faith in the system and have felt the court would bring Rod back to us", she said. His attorneys tried to make the argument to the high court that the law does not clearly define the difference between legal and illegal political fundraising. (more...)
Sean Hannity unmasked as Trump lawyer's mystery client
- April 16, 2018
While speculation grows about how Sean Hannity may have been working with Michael Cohen , there is new attention on Hannity's wife. According to reporting by Vanity Fair correspondent Gabe Sherman, Hannity first made use of Cohen's services previous year when he faced advertiser boycotts from Media Matters and other left-wing pressure group trying to knock him off the air. (more...)
- April 16, 2018
While speculation grows about how Sean Hannity may have been working with Michael Cohen , there is new attention on Hannity's wife. According to reporting by Vanity Fair correspondent Gabe Sherman, Hannity first made use of Cohen's services previous year when he faced advertiser boycotts from Media Matters and other left-wing pressure group trying to knock him off the air. (more...)
'I thought Ant was DEAD' McPartlin's drink-drive crash horror revealed
- April 16, 2018
The charge stated he had 75 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, meaning he was twice over the limit. He is now undergoing treatment for his alcohol issues. In a statement to police, Ant apologised for his actions, which he said have left him "ashamed and mortified". He said, "I accept full culpability for this and wish to apologise to all those concerned". (more...)
- April 16, 2018
The charge stated he had 75 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, meaning he was twice over the limit. He is now undergoing treatment for his alcohol issues. In a statement to police, Ant apologised for his actions, which he said have left him "ashamed and mortified". He said, "I accept full culpability for this and wish to apologise to all those concerned". (more...)
Man claiming to cure ailments through witchcraft sexually assaults minor girl
- April 16, 2018
The woman was grabbed from behind by a man and assaulted at about 3 a.m. said Waterloo Regional Police. Sullivan said Dillon was taken into custody without incident. Dawes was charged with illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, simple assault, terroristic threats, recklessly endangering another person, resisting arrest, harassment and disorderly conduct. (more...)
- April 16, 2018
The woman was grabbed from behind by a man and assaulted at about 3 a.m. said Waterloo Regional Police. Sullivan said Dillon was taken into custody without incident. Dawes was charged with illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, simple assault, terroristic threats, recklessly endangering another person, resisting arrest, harassment and disorderly conduct. (more...)
Macron Says He Told Putin Russia "Complicit" in "Syrian Chemical Weapons' Use"
- April 16, 2018
If the red line banning the use of chemical weapons was crossed again, there would be another intervention, he said, while adding: "I think the lesson will have been learnt". "We are determined to completely crush ISIS and create the conditions that will prevent its return", she said. "But our efforts have been repeatedly thwarted" by Syria and Russian Federation, she said. (more...)
- April 16, 2018
If the red line banning the use of chemical weapons was crossed again, there would be another intervention, he said, while adding: "I think the lesson will have been learnt". "We are determined to completely crush ISIS and create the conditions that will prevent its return", she said. "But our efforts have been repeatedly thwarted" by Syria and Russian Federation, she said. (more...)
Ties with India now see progress, says China
- April 16, 2018
The meeting took place amid growing rapprochement between the two countries after the standoff. Yang Jiechi, member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the CPC Central Committee, held talks with Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval last Friday. (more...)
- April 16, 2018
The meeting took place amid growing rapprochement between the two countries after the standoff. Yang Jiechi, member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the CPC Central Committee, held talks with Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval last Friday. (more...)
Lahore HC bans airing anti-judiciary speeches of ex-PM Nawaz Sharif
- April 16, 2018
The court referred the petitions to the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) on Monday to decide the cases within 15 days and until that time refrained news channels from airing any contemptuous remarks. Naqvi said that while Article 19 of the Constitution allowed fair criticism of the judiciary, not every person should be allowed to criticise the courts just for the sake of exercising the right, The Express Tribune reported. (more...)
- April 16, 2018
The court referred the petitions to the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) on Monday to decide the cases within 15 days and until that time refrained news channels from airing any contemptuous remarks. Naqvi said that while Article 19 of the Constitution allowed fair criticism of the judiciary, not every person should be allowed to criticise the courts just for the sake of exercising the right, The Express Tribune reported. (more...)
Nikki Haley Roasts Russian Counterpart At Emergency UN Meeting
- April 16, 2018
On Friday, a USA -led coalition launched airstrikes against Syria in response to Assad using chemical weapons against his own people. She said that it is "entirely up to Assad" whether the missile attack on Syria was a one-time response to the suspected chemical attack by Syrian forces a week ago that killed more than 40 people or part of a continuing allied military effort. (more...)
- April 16, 2018
On Friday, a USA -led coalition launched airstrikes against Syria in response to Assad using chemical weapons against his own people. She said that it is "entirely up to Assad" whether the missile attack on Syria was a one-time response to the suspected chemical attack by Syrian forces a week ago that killed more than 40 people or part of a continuing allied military effort. (more...)
Israel destroys cross-border tunnel from Gaza
- April 16, 2018
Israel's army said Sunday it had destroyed a Hamas tunnel crossing from the Gaza Strip into its territory after more than two weeks of tension along the border of the Palestinian enclave. In addition to the 29 official deaths since the beginning of the Great Return March protests on March 30, two more bodies of Palestinians are being held by Israeli forces, and have not been given back to their families for burial. (more...)
- April 16, 2018
Israel's army said Sunday it had destroyed a Hamas tunnel crossing from the Gaza Strip into its territory after more than two weeks of tension along the border of the Palestinian enclave. In addition to the 29 official deaths since the beginning of the Great Return March protests on March 30, two more bodies of Palestinians are being held by Israeli forces, and have not been given back to their families for burial. (more...)
United Kingdom jets fire at Syrian base in 'limited and targeted' strike
- April 16, 2018
On Friday night the US President announced the military response to the chemical weapon attack on the rebel held Damascus suburb of Douma that killed at least 85 people on April 7. "Most worrying, is that she has acted at the behest of presidential tweets and sidelined parliament", he said. Jeremy Corbyn has called for the introduction of a War Powers Act to stop governments launching military action in most circumstances without the backing of the Commons. (more...)
- April 16, 2018
On Friday night the US President announced the military response to the chemical weapon attack on the rebel held Damascus suburb of Douma that killed at least 85 people on April 7. "Most worrying, is that she has acted at the behest of presidential tweets and sidelined parliament", he said. Jeremy Corbyn has called for the introduction of a War Powers Act to stop governments launching military action in most circumstances without the backing of the Commons. (more...)
Oscar-winning director Milos Forman dies at 86
- April 16, 2018
Miloš Forman was born in 1932 in Čáslav, Czechoslovakia. In another adaptation, this time from an E. L. Doctorow novel and nominated for eight Oscars, Forman explored the roots of racism in the USA via an epic 1900s fresco set in and around NY following a black jazz pianist's experience of deep injustice and his radical rebellion, with fatal consequences. (more...)
- April 16, 2018
Miloš Forman was born in 1932 in Čáslav, Czechoslovakia. In another adaptation, this time from an E. L. Doctorow novel and nominated for eight Oscars, Forman explored the roots of racism in the USA via an epic 1900s fresco set in and around NY following a black jazz pianist's experience of deep injustice and his radical rebellion, with fatal consequences. (more...)
Sanders: 'Not Aware' Of Plans To Fire Mueller Or Remove Rosenstein
- April 16, 2018
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein expressed acceptance over the possibility of being fired, according to NBC News. Special Counsel Robert Muller investigates possible ties between the Donald J. But if Trump wants to fire Rosenstein "to get at Bob Mueller", Gowdy added, "I don't think that's appropriate". "I'm not aware of any plans to make those movements..." When asked if Mueller needed protection with legislation during an interview This Week on ABC, Senator Collins said ... (more...)
- April 16, 2018
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein expressed acceptance over the possibility of being fired, according to NBC News. Special Counsel Robert Muller investigates possible ties between the Donald J. But if Trump wants to fire Rosenstein "to get at Bob Mueller", Gowdy added, "I don't think that's appropriate". "I'm not aware of any plans to make those movements..." When asked if Mueller needed protection with legislation during an interview This Week on ABC, Senator Collins said ... (more...)
Paref students recycle projects, donate them to public school
- April 16, 2018
The Soulard School was originally founded in 2005 by Kelly Holloran and Christman, but its origins went back about eight years prior. But in a small number of cases this may be at a school that was not among your preferences. However, don't immediately discount the school you have been given. "We suggested girls keep up their maths and sciences, even those who don't find them interesting right now". (more...)
- April 16, 2018
The Soulard School was originally founded in 2005 by Kelly Holloran and Christman, but its origins went back about eight years prior. But in a small number of cases this may be at a school that was not among your preferences. However, don't immediately discount the school you have been given. "We suggested girls keep up their maths and sciences, even those who don't find them interesting right now". (more...)
The Long Case For The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (GT)
- April 16, 2018
Ubs Asset Americas has 0.02% invested in The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ:GT). It has change of 0.29, from 2017Q3's 1.04. The company has managed to keep price to sales ratio of 3.35 against an industry average of 7.59. Seatown Holding Pte Limited owns 519,868 shares or 1.59% of their U.S. portfolio. For GT, the company now has 1.04 billion of cash on the books, which is offset by 653 million in current liabilities. (more...)
- April 16, 2018
Ubs Asset Americas has 0.02% invested in The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ:GT). It has change of 0.29, from 2017Q3's 1.04. The company has managed to keep price to sales ratio of 3.35 against an industry average of 7.59. Seatown Holding Pte Limited owns 519,868 shares or 1.59% of their U.S. portfolio. For GT, the company now has 1.04 billion of cash on the books, which is offset by 653 million in current liabilities. (more...)
India lodges protest after Pak prevents Sikh pilgrims from meeting diplomats
- April 16, 2018
India claimed that its consular team was "denied access" to them when they arrived at the Wagah Railway Station, calling it "inexplicable diplomatic discourtesy" in violation of the Vienna Convention. The Indian High Commission officials, after due deliberation, agreed to call off the visit in view of such a situation. The board said the "cancellation took place with mutual understanding". (more...)
- April 16, 2018
India claimed that its consular team was "denied access" to them when they arrived at the Wagah Railway Station, calling it "inexplicable diplomatic discourtesy" in violation of the Vienna Convention. The Indian High Commission officials, after due deliberation, agreed to call off the visit in view of such a situation. The board said the "cancellation took place with mutual understanding". (more...)
Anticipated $0.37 EPS for Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) on May, 2
- April 16, 2018
The rating was maintained by BMO Capital Markets with "Hold" on Tuesday, November 14. Analysts await Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: ARCC ) to report earnings on May, 2. Cubic Asset Mngmt Limited Liability Corporation accumulated 184,871 shares or 0.81% of the stock. North Star Inv Management Corp owns 0% invested in Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: ARCC ) for 300 shares. (more...)
- April 16, 2018
The rating was maintained by BMO Capital Markets with "Hold" on Tuesday, November 14. Analysts await Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: ARCC ) to report earnings on May, 2. Cubic Asset Mngmt Limited Liability Corporation accumulated 184,871 shares or 0.81% of the stock. North Star Inv Management Corp owns 0% invested in Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: ARCC ) for 300 shares. (more...)
Democrats outraising Republicans in US House races
- April 16, 2018
Still, the analysis also shows that the average Republican candidate has raised more funds than the average Democrat. Experts said such a turn of events is particularly pronounced when the president's approval rating is below water, as Trump's has been throughout his presidency. (more...)
- April 16, 2018
Still, the analysis also shows that the average Republican candidate has raised more funds than the average Democrat. Experts said such a turn of events is particularly pronounced when the president's approval rating is below water, as Trump's has been throughout his presidency. (more...)
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