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- August 19, 2017
The possibility of a merger between the two factions gained momentum on Thursday after Palaniswami announced an inquiry commission into the death of Jayalalithaa and also conversion of her Veda Nilayam house in Poes Garden as a memorial. The merger deal will also involve the removal of Sasikala from the party, but only after a month, followed by necessary procedures including a general body of the AIADMK to be held post-unification. (more...)
- August 19, 2017
The possibility of a merger between the two factions gained momentum on Thursday after Palaniswami announced an inquiry commission into the death of Jayalalithaa and also conversion of her Veda Nilayam house in Poes Garden as a memorial. The merger deal will also involve the removal of Sasikala from the party, but only after a month, followed by necessary procedures including a general body of the AIADMK to be held post-unification. (more...)
Two Dead After State Police Helicopter Crashes In Charlottesville
- August 19, 2017
There was no distress call from the helicopter before it crashed about seven miles southwest of the Charlottesville airport. Jay Cullen were assigned to record aerial video during Saturday's white nationalist rally. He had just transferred to the Aviation Unit as a Trooper-Pilot in July. Lt. Cullen graduated from the Virginia State Police Academy in 1994 and joined the Aviation Unit in 1999. (more...)
- August 19, 2017
There was no distress call from the helicopter before it crashed about seven miles southwest of the Charlottesville airport. Jay Cullen were assigned to record aerial video during Saturday's white nationalist rally. He had just transferred to the Aviation Unit as a Trooper-Pilot in July. Lt. Cullen graduated from the Virginia State Police Academy in 1994 and joined the Aviation Unit in 1999. (more...)
In call with Trump, China's Xi urges restraint over North Korea
- August 19, 2017
North Korea is a useful buffer state for China between it and USA forces based in South Korea , and also across the sea in Japan. "The powerful revolutionary Paektusan army of the DPRK, capable of fighting any war the USA wants, is now on the standby to launch fire into its mainland, waiting for an order of final attack", it said. (more...)
- August 19, 2017
North Korea is a useful buffer state for China between it and USA forces based in South Korea , and also across the sea in Japan. "The powerful revolutionary Paektusan army of the DPRK, capable of fighting any war the USA wants, is now on the standby to launch fire into its mainland, waiting for an order of final attack", it said. (more...)
Trump's North Korea 'fire and fury' might just work
- August 19, 2017
Backing up the President's assertion, General Joseph Dunford, the chairman of the United States Joint Chiefs of Staff, said in Beijing that there was "no question" that South Korea would be consulted before any possible military action was taken on the Korean peninsula. (more...)
- August 19, 2017
Backing up the President's assertion, General Joseph Dunford, the chairman of the United States Joint Chiefs of Staff, said in Beijing that there was "no question" that South Korea would be consulted before any possible military action was taken on the Korean peninsula. (more...)
There will be no war on Korean peninsula: South Korean President
- August 19, 2017
Trump's administration has consistently said military action is on the table and the president has even suggested he's willing to take unilateral action against Pyongyang if it continues to threaten the United States. Contrast that with the official silence out of Seoul after Trump's comments on Tuesday, which seemed to take a page out of the North Korean playbook by warning of "fire and fury" if the North didn't stop threatening the United States. (more...)
- August 19, 2017
Trump's administration has consistently said military action is on the table and the president has even suggested he's willing to take unilateral action against Pyongyang if it continues to threaten the United States. Contrast that with the official silence out of Seoul after Trump's comments on Tuesday, which seemed to take a page out of the North Korean playbook by warning of "fire and fury" if the North didn't stop threatening the United States. (more...)
Charlottesville clashes prompt protesters to speak out against white supremacists
- August 19, 2017
The counter-protesting groups didn't organize collectively. Some focused on showing support for the people whom white supremacists condemn, while other demonstrations were pushing for the removal of Confederate monuments - the issue that initially prompted white nationalists to gather in anger this weekend in Charlottesville , Virginia. (more...)
- August 19, 2017
The counter-protesting groups didn't organize collectively. Some focused on showing support for the people whom white supremacists condemn, while other demonstrations were pushing for the removal of Confederate monuments - the issue that initially prompted white nationalists to gather in anger this weekend in Charlottesville , Virginia. (more...)
Korea tensions ease slightly as United States officials play down war risk
- August 19, 2017
The event marked his first 100 days in office. Amid the current tensions , these calls have been gaining ground. Though he suspended the deployment of a USA missile defense system opposed by China, he reversed that decision last month after North Korea tested two intercontinental ballistic missiles. (more...)
- August 19, 2017
The event marked his first 100 days in office. Amid the current tensions , these calls have been gaining ground. Though he suspended the deployment of a USA missile defense system opposed by China, he reversed that decision last month after North Korea tested two intercontinental ballistic missiles. (more...)
'Someone's knocking': Murdered 12-year-old's last text to mum an hour before her brutal death
- August 19, 2017
They are encouraging anyone with information to come forward. Time reports the girl was killed not long after she texted her mother about someone knocking on the door. "Our thoughts are with Yhoana's family during this incredible hard time". The GoFundMe page has already exceeded its $10,000 goal by raising more than $12,600 to support the "hardworking" family. (more...)
- August 19, 2017
They are encouraging anyone with information to come forward. Time reports the girl was killed not long after she texted her mother about someone knocking on the door. "Our thoughts are with Yhoana's family during this incredible hard time". The GoFundMe page has already exceeded its $10,000 goal by raising more than $12,600 to support the "hardworking" family. (more...)
Korea Nuclear Threat Is Real. But It's Not Nuking the US Homeland
- August 19, 2017
Joint Chiefs of Staff , said the exercises were "not now on the table as part of the negotiation at any level". Dunford, on a visit to Korea, lowered the temperature. I was born in South Korea and have reported on its region for American news media for most of my career - for The New York Times since 2005. But his efforts have so far been met with a string of threats and missile tests as the North works to build nuclear-armed missiles that can reach the USA mainland. (more...)
- August 19, 2017
Joint Chiefs of Staff , said the exercises were "not now on the table as part of the negotiation at any level". Dunford, on a visit to Korea, lowered the temperature. I was born in South Korea and have reported on its region for American news media for most of my career - for The New York Times since 2005. But his efforts have so far been met with a string of threats and missile tests as the North works to build nuclear-armed missiles that can reach the USA mainland. (more...)
Moon: US pres will seek consent to attack North
- August 19, 2017
His assurance came shortly after Steve Bannon, Trump's chief strategist, gave a candid interview to American Prospect magazine in which he admitted that the threat Pyongyang's artillery poses to civilians effectively precludes pre-emptive action. (more...)
- August 19, 2017
His assurance came shortly after Steve Bannon, Trump's chief strategist, gave a candid interview to American Prospect magazine in which he admitted that the threat Pyongyang's artillery poses to civilians effectively precludes pre-emptive action. (more...)
China nixes military option for North Korea
- August 19, 2017
President Donald Trump has introduced a new wrinkle to this familiar pattern. Pompeo said that USA intelligence has a "pretty good idea" about North Korea's near-term intentions after monitoring recent intercontinental missile tests and the country's improved ability to manufacture nuclear weapons. (more...)
- August 19, 2017
President Donald Trump has introduced a new wrinkle to this familiar pattern. Pompeo said that USA intelligence has a "pretty good idea" about North Korea's near-term intentions after monitoring recent intercontinental missile tests and the country's improved ability to manufacture nuclear weapons. (more...)
If North Korea attacks United States, it 'will regret it fast'
- August 19, 2017
The bombers, stationed in the US Andersen Air Force base 2,100 miles from North Korea, are one of several military options being considered. Guam lies about 3,400 kilometres (2,100 miles) from the Korean Peninsula, and it is extremely unlikely Kim's government would risk annihilation with a pre-emptive attack on USA citizens. (more...)
- August 19, 2017
The bombers, stationed in the US Andersen Air Force base 2,100 miles from North Korea, are one of several military options being considered. Guam lies about 3,400 kilometres (2,100 miles) from the Korean Peninsula, and it is extremely unlikely Kim's government would risk annihilation with a pre-emptive attack on USA citizens. (more...)
Japan Deploys Patriot Batteries to Tokyo to Counter North Korean Missile Threat
- August 19, 2017
A White House statement said Trump and President Emmanuel Macron had discussed "the increasingly risky situation associated with North Korea's destabilizing and escalatory behavior". In Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov urged Pyongyang and Washington to sign up to a previously unveiled joint Russian-Chinese plan under which North Korea would freeze missile tests and the United States and South Korea would impose a moratorium on large-scale military exercises. (more...)
- August 19, 2017
A White House statement said Trump and President Emmanuel Macron had discussed "the increasingly risky situation associated with North Korea's destabilizing and escalatory behavior". In Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov urged Pyongyang and Washington to sign up to a previously unveiled joint Russian-Chinese plan under which North Korea would freeze missile tests and the United States and South Korea would impose a moratorium on large-scale military exercises. (more...)
North Korea media grade South's Moon a 'fail'
- August 19, 2017
It quoted Kim as saying he would watch what he called the "foolish and stupid conduct of the Yankees" a little more before deciding whether to order a test. But its comments appeared to signal a path to defuse the crisis by saying Kim would watch USA conduct before giving his orders. "Moon has been telling Trump that a military option should never be considered, but there is not much we can do when two strong leaders (of North Korea and the United States) are clashing", said Lee Su-hoon, who ... (more...)
- August 19, 2017
It quoted Kim as saying he would watch what he called the "foolish and stupid conduct of the Yankees" a little more before deciding whether to order a test. But its comments appeared to signal a path to defuse the crisis by saying Kim would watch USA conduct before giving his orders. "Moon has been telling Trump that a military option should never be considered, but there is not much we can do when two strong leaders (of North Korea and the United States) are clashing", said Lee Su-hoon, who ... (more...)
US Formally Launches Probe Of China's Intellectual Property Practices
- August 19, 2017
Shortly before leaving the White House, former chief strategist Steve Bannon gave an exclusive interview to The American Prospect , a left-leaning magazine, in which he said the United States should be " maniacally focused " on an " economic war with China ". (more...)
- August 19, 2017
Shortly before leaving the White House, former chief strategist Steve Bannon gave an exclusive interview to The American Prospect , a left-leaning magazine, in which he said the United States should be " maniacally focused " on an " economic war with China ". (more...)
Danish Police Say Mystery Submarine Seems to Have Been Sunk on goal
- August 19, 2017
Wall's body, however, wasn't found inside the vessel. Police hunting for a missing Swedish reporter last seen aboard a submarine believe the vessel's sinking was a "deliberate act" and arrested its owner in connection with the disappearance. (more...)
- August 19, 2017
Wall's body, however, wasn't found inside the vessel. Police hunting for a missing Swedish reporter last seen aboard a submarine believe the vessel's sinking was a "deliberate act" and arrested its owner in connection with the disappearance. (more...)
Top US military leader warns North Korea conflict would be 'horrific'
- August 19, 2017
Last week, Trump threatened to unleash " fire and fury " on Kim Jong Un's regime - apparently without stopping to check with Seoul how it felt about that. The tentative interest in diplomacy follows unusually combative threats between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korea amid worries that Pyongyang is nearing its long-sought goal of accurately being able to send a nuclear missile to the U.S. (more...)
- August 19, 2017
Last week, Trump threatened to unleash " fire and fury " on Kim Jong Un's regime - apparently without stopping to check with Seoul how it felt about that. The tentative interest in diplomacy follows unusually combative threats between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korea amid worries that Pyongyang is nearing its long-sought goal of accurately being able to send a nuclear missile to the U.S. (more...)
At home Simpson halfway co-leader at Greensboro
- August 19, 2017
There's the additional factor of Wagner not keeping his PGA Tour card for 2017-18 if he can't make the top 125 this week (he would then have to turn to the Web.com Tour Finals to get it back). The round was going along in rather mundane fashion through four holes, until Wagner jarred his second shot at the par-5 fifth from 214 yards for an albatross! Ireland's Shane Lowry is on nine under par, with Scotland's Russell Knox one shot further back, while England's Greg Owen is on even par. (more...)
- August 19, 2017
There's the additional factor of Wagner not keeping his PGA Tour card for 2017-18 if he can't make the top 125 this week (he would then have to turn to the Web.com Tour Finals to get it back). The round was going along in rather mundane fashion through four holes, until Wagner jarred his second shot at the par-5 fifth from 214 yards for an albatross! Ireland's Shane Lowry is on nine under par, with Scotland's Russell Knox one shot further back, while England's Greg Owen is on even par. (more...)
Ballentine Partners Portfolio Added Shares Of Magellan Midstream Partners
- August 19, 2017
Texan Cap Mngmt holds 85,869 shares or 3.03% of its portfolio. This dividend represents a yeild of $4.03 which is the dividend as a percentage of the current share price. Miller Howard Invests New York invested in 0.35% or 583,836 shares. The firm has "Market Perform" rating by Wells Fargo given on Friday, January 15. The P/E ratio is now 82.84 and market capitalization is 1.43B. (more...)
- August 19, 2017
Texan Cap Mngmt holds 85,869 shares or 3.03% of its portfolio. This dividend represents a yeild of $4.03 which is the dividend as a percentage of the current share price. Miller Howard Invests New York invested in 0.35% or 583,836 shares. The firm has "Market Perform" rating by Wells Fargo given on Friday, January 15. The P/E ratio is now 82.84 and market capitalization is 1.43B. (more...)
Two Florida police officers shot dead
- August 19, 2017
Reports indicate that one suspect has been taken into custody. The circumstances surrounding the shooting are unknown. Less than an hour later, Jacksonville authorities tweeted that two officers were shot on the west side of the city. "Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone involved". The Florida Highway Patrol said there was "heavy police activity" in the area and told people to avoid the area. (more...)
- August 19, 2017
Reports indicate that one suspect has been taken into custody. The circumstances surrounding the shooting are unknown. Less than an hour later, Jacksonville authorities tweeted that two officers were shot on the west side of the city. "Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone involved". The Florida Highway Patrol said there was "heavy police activity" in the area and told people to avoid the area. (more...)
Most local districts, schools make the grade, but not all
- August 19, 2017
The ratings were released as districts are preparing for the new A-F accountability ratings, which over the next two years, will replace the pass-fail rating system of "met standard" or "did not meet standard" the state uses now. Sunrise Elementary School, Whittier Elementary School and Woodlands Elementary School in Amarillo ISD were the only local schools to earn all distinctions available in the 2017 accountability ratings. (more...)
- August 19, 2017
The ratings were released as districts are preparing for the new A-F accountability ratings, which over the next two years, will replace the pass-fail rating system of "met standard" or "did not meet standard" the state uses now. Sunrise Elementary School, Whittier Elementary School and Woodlands Elementary School in Amarillo ISD were the only local schools to earn all distinctions available in the 2017 accountability ratings. (more...)
Manhunt continues for suspected Barcelona attacker
- August 19, 2017
The police Catalan said that three Moroccans, were shot dead by the police after the attack in the night in Cambrils , had been identified as Moussa Oukabir , Said Aallaa and Mohamed Hychami, aged respectively 17, 18 and 24 years old. Four men have also been arrested in connection with the attacks - three Moroccans and a citizen from Spain's North African enclave of Melilla. Spanish police have identified the man they believe responsible for the horrifying terror attack in ... (more...)
- August 19, 2017
The police Catalan said that three Moroccans, were shot dead by the police after the attack in the night in Cambrils , had been identified as Moussa Oukabir , Said Aallaa and Mohamed Hychami, aged respectively 17, 18 and 24 years old. Four men have also been arrested in connection with the attacks - three Moroccans and a citizen from Spain's North African enclave of Melilla. Spanish police have identified the man they believe responsible for the horrifying terror attack in ... (more...)
Total solar eclipse: What you need to know
- August 19, 2017
EDT, with totality ending at 2:44 p.m. The moon covers the sun for those lucky enough to be in the path of totality and casts its shadow across the Earth. The Great American Eclipse is just three days away and, right now, skies are forecast to be mainly clear across the Garden State. The Society advises to obtain solar filters and viewers from reputable vendors as there have been recent cases of fake lens being distributed. (more...)
- August 19, 2017
EDT, with totality ending at 2:44 p.m. The moon covers the sun for those lucky enough to be in the path of totality and casts its shadow across the Earth. The Great American Eclipse is just three days away and, right now, skies are forecast to be mainly clear across the Garden State. The Society advises to obtain solar filters and viewers from reputable vendors as there have been recent cases of fake lens being distributed. (more...)
Kenya opposition files challenge over election results
- August 19, 2017
Was the Kenyan election either free or fair? Lawyers for Odinga's National Super Alliance did not speak to reporters as they entered the court just 90 minutes before it closed for the weekend and the deadline for delivering their petition would expire. (more...)
- August 19, 2017
Was the Kenyan election either free or fair? Lawyers for Odinga's National Super Alliance did not speak to reporters as they entered the court just 90 minutes before it closed for the weekend and the deadline for delivering their petition would expire. (more...)
Trump lashes out at Sen. Lindsey Graham for comments on Charlottesville
- August 19, 2017
We don't think so. During his press conference , Trump specifically denounced the hate groups at the rally in Charlottesville, denying that he was suggesting moral equivalency. Do they have any problem? The president initially took heat for blaming "many sides" for the violence. Lindsey Graham of SC misrepresented his comments and called the senator "publicity seeking" in a series of tweets Thursday morning. (more...)
- August 19, 2017
We don't think so. During his press conference , Trump specifically denounced the hate groups at the rally in Charlottesville, denying that he was suggesting moral equivalency. Do they have any problem? The president initially took heat for blaming "many sides" for the violence. Lindsey Graham of SC misrepresented his comments and called the senator "publicity seeking" in a series of tweets Thursday morning. (more...)
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