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Perera halts Sri Lanka slide after win over Zimbabwe
- January 22, 2018
Peter Moor fell shortly after, while Taylor went on to make 58 off 80 balls, which included six boundaries, before he became Thisara's fourth victim. Hamilton Masakadza and Solomon Mire got them off to a steady start with a stand of 44 runs in 10 overs. (more...)
- January 22, 2018
Peter Moor fell shortly after, while Taylor went on to make 58 off 80 balls, which included six boundaries, before he became Thisara's fourth victim. Hamilton Masakadza and Solomon Mire got them off to a steady start with a stand of 44 runs in 10 overs. (more...)
Stormy Daniels' 'Making America Attractive Once more Tour' begins with a bang
- January 22, 2018
Jessica Chastain was the host and Troye Sivan was the musical guest . Daniels, of course, is at the center of another Trump-related scandal over an alleged affair between her and the president years ago and the hush money lawyer Michael Cohen allegedly paid her in 2016. (more...)
- January 22, 2018
Jessica Chastain was the host and Troye Sivan was the musical guest . Daniels, of course, is at the center of another Trump-related scandal over an alleged affair between her and the president years ago and the hush money lawyer Michael Cohen allegedly paid her in 2016. (more...)
Messi, Suarez rampant as Barca goes clear
- January 22, 2018
The match kicks off at 7.45pm United Kingdom time and Barca know a win will move them 11 points clear of closest title rivals Atletico Madrid. Follow all the Real Betis vs Barcelona updates below... Ernesto Valverde's men went into the game on the back of their 1-0 defeat in the first leg of their Copa del Rey quater-final clash against Espanyol but gave a ideal response to the setback. (more...)
- January 22, 2018
The match kicks off at 7.45pm United Kingdom time and Barca know a win will move them 11 points clear of closest title rivals Atletico Madrid. Follow all the Real Betis vs Barcelona updates below... Ernesto Valverde's men went into the game on the back of their 1-0 defeat in the first leg of their Copa del Rey quater-final clash against Espanyol but gave a ideal response to the setback. (more...)
Egypt condemns deadly hotel attack in Afghanistan's Kabul
- January 22, 2018
The Taliban issued a statement claiming responsibility for the attack on the hotel, and the Afghan Interior Ministry said it believed it was the Haqqani network that was responsible. The attackers set the hotel kitchen and the fourth floor on fire, a National Directorate of Security official told AFP. "I was asking them, where should I go?" Eleven were employees of Kam Air, a private Afghan airline. (more...)
- January 22, 2018
The Taliban issued a statement claiming responsibility for the attack on the hotel, and the Afghan Interior Ministry said it believed it was the Haqqani network that was responsible. The attackers set the hotel kitchen and the fourth floor on fire, a National Directorate of Security official told AFP. "I was asking them, where should I go?" Eleven were employees of Kam Air, a private Afghan airline. (more...)
Macedonia is ours, insist Greeks in dispute over country's name
- January 22, 2018
Athens says the use of the name Macedonia suggests Skopje has territorial claims to Greece's northern region of Macedonia , which includes the port city of Thessaloniki. The protests in Greece come as Skopje and Athens in December rebooted UN-sponsored talks on their dispute after three years of stalemate. The Greek newspaper Kathimerini said that after talks between Tsipras and Kotzias with Archbishop Ieronymos, who opposes giving away the name Macedonia , that Greece is nearly ... (more...)
- January 22, 2018
Athens says the use of the name Macedonia suggests Skopje has territorial claims to Greece's northern region of Macedonia , which includes the port city of Thessaloniki. The protests in Greece come as Skopje and Athens in December rebooted UN-sponsored talks on their dispute after three years of stalemate. The Greek newspaper Kathimerini said that after talks between Tsipras and Kotzias with Archbishop Ieronymos, who opposes giving away the name Macedonia , that Greece is nearly ... (more...)
Celtics PG set to return Sunday vs. Magic
- January 22, 2018
Boston was one of just five teams in the National Basketball Association entering Sunday's action that hadn't endured a three-game losing streak this season. But then there was the third quarter collapse. The Magic came into the game 14th in the National Basketball Association in field goal percentage. From Horford (nine points, 4-for-11) and Jayson Tatum (nine points, 4-for-11) to the Celtics bench getting wildly outscored by a 38-8 margin, balance clearly wasn't on the docket. (more...)
- January 22, 2018
Boston was one of just five teams in the National Basketball Association entering Sunday's action that hadn't endured a three-game losing streak this season. But then there was the third quarter collapse. The Magic came into the game 14th in the National Basketball Association in field goal percentage. From Horford (nine points, 4-for-11) and Jayson Tatum (nine points, 4-for-11) to the Celtics bench getting wildly outscored by a 38-8 margin, balance clearly wasn't on the docket. (more...)
Russian Federation withdraws troops from Syria's Afrin under Turkish attack
- January 22, 2018
Turkey's operation, announced Saturday, risks increasing tensions with the USA, which was supporting the YPG in the fight against Islamic State jihadists. Meanwhile, tens of thousands of Syrians in the northwest are fleeing the renewed violence amid a new government offensive in neighbouring Idlib, converging on the Turkish border and igniting fears of a new wave of migration. (more...)
- January 22, 2018
Turkey's operation, announced Saturday, risks increasing tensions with the USA, which was supporting the YPG in the fight against Islamic State jihadists. Meanwhile, tens of thousands of Syrians in the northwest are fleeing the renewed violence amid a new government offensive in neighbouring Idlib, converging on the Turkish border and igniting fears of a new wave of migration. (more...)
Billionaire Couple Was Murdered, Private Investigators Believe
- January 22, 2018
The independent sleuths also suspect the couple may have been killed on December 13 - two days before they were discovered - based on the clothes Honey Sherman, 70, was wearing at the time. The unnamed source told the CBC that though no rope was found on the premises, their wrists had been tied together at one time, and that the bodies had been moved at some point. (more...)
- January 22, 2018
The independent sleuths also suspect the couple may have been killed on December 13 - two days before they were discovered - based on the clothes Honey Sherman, 70, was wearing at the time. The unnamed source told the CBC that though no rope was found on the premises, their wrists had been tied together at one time, and that the bodies had been moved at some point. (more...)
Trump campaign releases ad tying Democrats to murders by illegal immigrants
- January 22, 2018
Stephanopoulos asked about the deal that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer reportedly offered to the president Friday: full funding of the border wall in exchange for protecting "Dreamers" from deportation and making no changes in some other programs that enable legal immigration into the country. (more...)
- January 22, 2018
Stephanopoulos asked about the deal that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer reportedly offered to the president Friday: full funding of the border wall in exchange for protecting "Dreamers" from deportation and making no changes in some other programs that enable legal immigration into the country. (more...)
61-year-old woman fatally struck in hit and run in Harlem
- January 22, 2018
Dearmas was pronounced dead at St. Luke's Hospital, police said. Blvd. when a silver sedan driving north smashed into her and sped off around 12:15 a.m., according to police. The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577. (more...)
- January 22, 2018
Dearmas was pronounced dead at St. Luke's Hospital, police said. Blvd. when a silver sedan driving north smashed into her and sped off around 12:15 a.m., according to police. The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577. (more...)
Winter Olympics 2018: Tonga's Rio Olympic flagbearer will compete in Pyeongchang
- January 22, 2018
Well, Taufatofua has just qualified for the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, as a cross-country skier. The fighter chose to make the switch to cross-country skiing following his disappointing first-round exit in Brazil. "Before coming to Iceland, I had participated in seven races and, each time, I failed". The Tonga Ski Federation says he finished with the points he needed to qualify for Pyeongchang. (more...)
- January 22, 2018
Well, Taufatofua has just qualified for the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, as a cross-country skier. The fighter chose to make the switch to cross-country skiing following his disappointing first-round exit in Brazil. "Before coming to Iceland, I had participated in seven races and, each time, I failed". The Tonga Ski Federation says he finished with the points he needed to qualify for Pyeongchang. (more...)
Trinamool warns of protest on issue of rail routes in Bengal
- January 22, 2018
In a recent letter to state Chief Secretary Moloy De, Chief Commercial Manager of Eastern Railway S S Gehlot had informed the state government about the Railways' intention to close eight local train routes . Speaking to mediapersons at state secretariat Nabanna, Mamata said: "How can this happen?" "The Centre can not take such a decision without consulting the state government". (more...)
- January 22, 2018
In a recent letter to state Chief Secretary Moloy De, Chief Commercial Manager of Eastern Railway S S Gehlot had informed the state government about the Railways' intention to close eight local train routes . Speaking to mediapersons at state secretariat Nabanna, Mamata said: "How can this happen?" "The Centre can not take such a decision without consulting the state government". (more...)
Views on wall between USA, "dangerous" Mexico never changed
- January 22, 2018
Kelly said Trump has changed the way he looks at various things. "Campaign to governing are two different things, and this president has been very flexible in terms of what's in the realm of the possible", Kelly told the media. "He knows how important it is to his base". Kelly, a retired four-star Marine general, is known for his strict style , and his presence has reined in some of the more freewheeling practices in the Trump White House. (more...)
- January 22, 2018
Kelly said Trump has changed the way he looks at various things. "Campaign to governing are two different things, and this president has been very flexible in terms of what's in the realm of the possible", Kelly told the media. "He knows how important it is to his base". Kelly, a retired four-star Marine general, is known for his strict style , and his presence has reined in some of the more freewheeling practices in the Trump White House. (more...)
Trump's health excellent: doctor
- January 22, 2018
The press has been obsessively chewing its cud over a comment Trump allegedly made during a closed-door meeting on immigration reform with Democratic and Republican lawmakers at the White House last week . Albio Sires (D-8), who came to America from Cuba as a child, said in a statement . Gupta, however, told CNN Wednesday morning that "by all standards, by all metrics, anyway a doctor or cardiologist will look at it, the president does have heart disease ". (more...)
- January 22, 2018
The press has been obsessively chewing its cud over a comment Trump allegedly made during a closed-door meeting on immigration reform with Democratic and Republican lawmakers at the White House last week . Albio Sires (D-8), who came to America from Cuba as a child, said in a statement . Gupta, however, told CNN Wednesday morning that "by all standards, by all metrics, anyway a doctor or cardiologist will look at it, the president does have heart disease ". (more...)
Congress to join DMK's Jan 27 protest against TN bus fare hike
- January 22, 2018
The hike in bus fares is a clear indication that the Government was not functioning properly, particularly in the transport sector, she told reporters at Coimbatore airport. Social activists from the city and nearby districts like Tiruvallur and Kancheepuram pointed out the hike is bound to put more pressure on the suburban train services, which are the only transport facility operated on an economic scale. (more...)
- January 22, 2018
The hike in bus fares is a clear indication that the Government was not functioning properly, particularly in the transport sector, she told reporters at Coimbatore airport. Social activists from the city and nearby districts like Tiruvallur and Kancheepuram pointed out the hike is bound to put more pressure on the suburban train services, which are the only transport facility operated on an economic scale. (more...)
EPS for Crescent Point Energy Corp. (CPG) Expected At $0.05
- January 22, 2018
Reviewing the technicals on shares of Crescent Pt Energy ( CPG ), we have recently spotted the Chaikin Oscillator below zero. CPG's profit would be $26.72 million giving it 42.35 P/E if the $0.05 EPS is correct. CPG was included in 7 notes of analysts from July 22, 2015. The firm earned "Equal Weight" rating on Wednesday, July 22 by Barclays Capital. The firm earned "Overweight" rating on Friday, July 22 by Barclays Capital. (more...)
- January 22, 2018
Reviewing the technicals on shares of Crescent Pt Energy ( CPG ), we have recently spotted the Chaikin Oscillator below zero. CPG's profit would be $26.72 million giving it 42.35 P/E if the $0.05 EPS is correct. CPG was included in 7 notes of analysts from July 22, 2015. The firm earned "Equal Weight" rating on Wednesday, July 22 by Barclays Capital. The firm earned "Overweight" rating on Friday, July 22 by Barclays Capital. (more...)
Two skiers rescued from Glencoe
- January 22, 2018
A team spokesperson said: "Serious conditions on the hill leading to some hard decisions on a callout lasting through the night". The UK's Maritime and Coastguard Agency released this footage showing a helicopter crew hoisting the skiers to safety. (more...)
- January 22, 2018
A team spokesperson said: "Serious conditions on the hill leading to some hard decisions on a callout lasting through the night". The UK's Maritime and Coastguard Agency released this footage showing a helicopter crew hoisting the skiers to safety. (more...)
Environment Canada tempers freezing rain threat for Monday for Toronto
- January 22, 2018
Colder easterly winds from a developing Colorado low are expected to intensify which will cause temperatures to drop to near or just below freezing. Only a few regions may experience icy roads during the Monday evening commute, it says. Montreal's winter of discontent continues as Environment Canada has warned of a major winter storm system that is forecasted to hit the city on Monday. (more...)
- January 22, 2018
Colder easterly winds from a developing Colorado low are expected to intensify which will cause temperatures to drop to near or just below freezing. Only a few regions may experience icy roads during the Monday evening commute, it says. Montreal's winter of discontent continues as Environment Canada has warned of a major winter storm system that is forecasted to hit the city on Monday. (more...)
Investors Buy JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) on Weakness on Insider Selling
- January 22, 2018
It has underperformed by 26.64% the S&P500. Sterneck Capital Management Ltd holds 1.71% or 31,200 shares. Sand Hill Glob Advisors Lc invested in 70,054 shares. Scher Peter also sold $1.91M worth of JPMorgan Chase & Co. The stock was sold at an average price of $113.42, for a total transaction of $3,009,259.44. (more...)
- January 22, 2018
It has underperformed by 26.64% the S&P500. Sterneck Capital Management Ltd holds 1.71% or 31,200 shares. Sand Hill Glob Advisors Lc invested in 70,054 shares. Scher Peter also sold $1.91M worth of JPMorgan Chase & Co. The stock was sold at an average price of $113.42, for a total transaction of $3,009,259.44. (more...)
Iraq sentences German woman to death for belonging to IS
- January 22, 2018
An Iraqi court Sunday sentenced a female German citizen to death for joining Islamic State (IS) militants group, a judicial spokesman said. She was sentenced for providing logistical support and taking part in attacks on Iraqi security forces. (more...)
- January 22, 2018
An Iraqi court Sunday sentenced a female German citizen to death for joining Islamic State (IS) militants group, a judicial spokesman said. She was sentenced for providing logistical support and taking part in attacks on Iraqi security forces. (more...)
Catherine Zeta-Jones defends husband over sexual abuse allegations
- January 22, 2018
It's a question for him. "It's been almost four years that I've been wanting to get under her skin, and you wonder why", she said, "because morally, I'm so the polar opposite of anything and everything that this woman was, did, believed in life, but as an actor, it's just one of those jobs that you (seize)... (more...)
- January 22, 2018
It's a question for him. "It's been almost four years that I've been wanting to get under her skin, and you wonder why", she said, "because morally, I'm so the polar opposite of anything and everything that this woman was, did, believed in life, but as an actor, it's just one of those jobs that you (seize)... (more...)
Cardi B Defends Migos' Offset Over Homophobic Lyric
- January 22, 2018
Later apologising, the row brought the rapper enormous criticism , with Cardi B now commenting. Cardi B defended her fiancé on Thursday when someone tweeted the "Bodak Yellow" rapper saying she deserved better than Offset . "Our schools never teach us that these are bad words", she added. Get backstage sneak peeks and a true view into our world as the fun and games unfold. (more...)
- January 22, 2018
Later apologising, the row brought the rapper enormous criticism , with Cardi B now commenting. Cardi B defended her fiancé on Thursday when someone tweeted the "Bodak Yellow" rapper saying she deserved better than Offset . "Our schools never teach us that these are bad words", she added. Get backstage sneak peeks and a true view into our world as the fun and games unfold. (more...)
Women's March in USA on first anniversary of Donald Trump administration
- January 22, 2018
Despite this, the vast majority of protesters were dissatisfied with the immigration and health care reform the Trump administration has promoted and demanded equal rights for women, immigrants and members of the LGBT community, and were shouting feminist slogans against sexual assaults. (more...)
- January 22, 2018
Despite this, the vast majority of protesters were dissatisfied with the immigration and health care reform the Trump administration has promoted and demanded equal rights for women, immigrants and members of the LGBT community, and were shouting feminist slogans against sexual assaults. (more...)
Kate McKinnon Adds Robert Mueller to Growing List of SNL Impersonations
- January 22, 2018
Says McKinnon, making her first appearance as the prosecutor investigating the Trump campaign's involvement with Russian Federation: "I just wanted to assure the American people that our investigation is progressing smoothly". I want to tell you so bad, I can't. "I can't. Bobby, Bobby, Bobby-don't do this, I'm not gonna". "What happens if Trump fires you?", asks Jost. "The cat's already out of the bag". (more...)
- January 22, 2018
Says McKinnon, making her first appearance as the prosecutor investigating the Trump campaign's involvement with Russian Federation: "I just wanted to assure the American people that our investigation is progressing smoothly". I want to tell you so bad, I can't. "I can't. Bobby, Bobby, Bobby-don't do this, I'm not gonna". "What happens if Trump fires you?", asks Jost. "The cat's already out of the bag". (more...)
Donald Trump got perfect score on cognitive test, says White House doctor
- January 21, 2018
Jackson answered questions for almost an hour , discussing the results from Trump's physical in fine detail-but the overall takeaway was that the President is in great mental and physical shape. on Saturday, May 9, 2009. Both of those reasons were pointed to in the White House physician's report on his annual physical . The doctor said Trump scored a 30 of 30 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment test , adding that there was "no indication that he has cognitive issues". (more...)
- January 21, 2018
Jackson answered questions for almost an hour , discussing the results from Trump's physical in fine detail-but the overall takeaway was that the President is in great mental and physical shape. on Saturday, May 9, 2009. Both of those reasons were pointed to in the White House physician's report on his annual physical . The doctor said Trump scored a 30 of 30 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment test , adding that there was "no indication that he has cognitive issues". (more...)
Turkey warns to launch ground operation in Syria's Afrin
- January 21, 2018
Russia's defense ministry said the main trigger for the escalation was provocative steps taken by the US aimed at isolating areas with predominantly Kurdish populations. Turkey has been preparing for a showdown in Afrin for a while. Another commander said hundreds more were stationed in Atmeh, south of Afrin. Meanwhile the Turkish threats of an intervention have also raised eyebrows in Washington, which has backed the YPG as it dislodged ISIS and gained control of the swathe of northern ... (more...)
- January 21, 2018
Russia's defense ministry said the main trigger for the escalation was provocative steps taken by the US aimed at isolating areas with predominantly Kurdish populations. Turkey has been preparing for a showdown in Afrin for a while. Another commander said hundreds more were stationed in Atmeh, south of Afrin. Meanwhile the Turkish threats of an intervention have also raised eyebrows in Washington, which has backed the YPG as it dislodged ISIS and gained control of the swathe of northern ... (more...)
'SNL': President Donald Trump Passed His Physical - And The Tide Pod Challenge
- January 21, 2018
She then said that the administration now had to deal with other things like a government shutdown before saying the show's opening catch phrase, "Live from NY ..." Sanders then took time to lambast Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer for orchestrating what she called the "Schumer Shutdown", while urging everyone to help promote the hashtag #SchumerShutdown. (more...)
- January 21, 2018
She then said that the administration now had to deal with other things like a government shutdown before saying the show's opening catch phrase, "Live from NY ..." Sanders then took time to lambast Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer for orchestrating what she called the "Schumer Shutdown", while urging everyone to help promote the hashtag #SchumerShutdown. (more...)
DPRK officials arrive in South to prepare
- January 21, 2018
The visit to the South marks the first by North Koreans since South Korean President Moon Jae-in took office in May a year ago and sought to re-engage with the North. The North responded later in the day that the delegation would be sent Sunday on a revised two-day schedule. South Korea's Ministry of Unification says talks with North Korea will become a regular thing. (more...)
- January 21, 2018
The visit to the South marks the first by North Koreans since South Korean President Moon Jae-in took office in May a year ago and sought to re-engage with the North. The North responded later in the day that the delegation would be sent Sunday on a revised two-day schedule. South Korea's Ministry of Unification says talks with North Korea will become a regular thing. (more...)
Minnesota Vikings: Three Keys to victory against the Philadelphia Eagles
- January 21, 2018
If those diehards had their druthers, they'd rather be wearing Carson Wentz masks. And before his knee exploded. Play caller Josh McDaniels and Brady, who led New England to a fifth Super Bowl title last year despite the absence of Rob Gronkowski, adjusted accordingly to Edelman's absence with another terrific year. (more...)
- January 21, 2018
If those diehards had their druthers, they'd rather be wearing Carson Wentz masks. And before his knee exploded. Play caller Josh McDaniels and Brady, who led New England to a fifth Super Bowl title last year despite the absence of Rob Gronkowski, adjusted accordingly to Edelman's absence with another terrific year. (more...)
US Blaming Russia for Supporting North Korea Attempts to Mask Own Failure
- January 21, 2018
While the meeting was touted as an attempt at peace, the real deadliness of sanctions , and the conspicuous absence of representatives from North Korea , China or Russian Federation made it clear that this was in reality an attempt to drum up support for war. (more...)
- January 21, 2018
While the meeting was touted as an attempt at peace, the real deadliness of sanctions , and the conspicuous absence of representatives from North Korea , China or Russian Federation made it clear that this was in reality an attempt to drum up support for war. (more...)
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