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Backed forces breach ISIS defenses in Syrian city of Raqqa
US -backed forces in Syria have breached the wall around Raqqa's Old City, the USA military said on Tuesday, marking a major advance in the weeks-old battle to drive Islamic State militants out of their self-declared capital. It served as the de facto capital of ISIS's self-styled caliphate that straddled the Iraqi-Syrian border. The city became infamous as the scene of some of the group's worst... [Full Article...]
McIlroy takes a break from social media after Elkington spat
Four-time major victor McIlroy sent a tweet in response to Elkington, before posting a screenshot of his Wikipedia entry which lists some of his achievements in the game. The tournament will see some of the world's top golfers including Holywood's Rory McIlroy and world number two Hideki Matsuyama from Japan take to the fairways of Portstewart Golf Club. [Full Article...]
3i Group plc's (III) "Overweight" Rating Reaffirmed at JP Morgan Chase & Co
REPR's SI was 5,300 shares in July as released by FINRA. After $0.57 actual earnings per share reported by EI Group PLC for the previous quarter, Wall Street now forecasts -5.26% negative EPS growth. The stock's market capitalization is 52.53M, it has a 52-week low of 62.50 and a 52-week high of 202.50. The Company's geographic segments include United Kingdom and Asia; Europe; USA, and Australia. [Full Article...]
China urges India to 'correct mistakes' by withdrawing border troops
It was under the effective jurisdiction of China without any dispute. He also indicated that Beijing could issue a travel alert to its citizens visiting Indian depending on the security situation. Some Indian government officials have accused China of attempting to threaten Indian security by building a road near the disputed area where the standoff is ongoing - a claim rejected by Chinese... [Full Article...]
Chinese president meeting Merkel, visiting pandas in Berlin
President Donald Trump . "It is, for example, open whether we can and should in the future rely on the U.S. investing so much as it is has so far in the United Nations' work, in Middle East policy, in European security or in peace missions in Africa". [Full Article...]
Fed Minutes Will Be Parsed for News on Balance Sheet Plans
While he was the only member of the Federal Open Market Committee to dissent, the minutes noted that "a few" Fed officials who supported the rate increase cautioned that the weakness of inflation might require the Fed to raise rates more slowly going forward. [Full Article...]
Donald Trump talks with German, Italian leaders ahead of G20 summit
Representatives for the White House did not immediately reply to a request for comment. 'I don't think we'll have unified positions on all issues at the end but it's sensible and honest to talk to each other on all issues of global diplomacy, 'she said at a pre-summit news conference. [Full Article...]
Tropical depression or storm could form soon in Atlantic
Tropical Storm Cindy caused flooding along the Gulf Coast shores of Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi and Florida in late June. This year's hurricane season, which has been forecast to be busier than average, has already seen three tropical storms, Arlene, Bret, and Cindy. [Full Article...]
Furious Jean-Claude Juncker lashes out at 'ridiculous' European Parliament
His remarks sparked an angry exchange with European Parliament President Antonio Tajani , who told him off for being disrespectful. "It is the parliament that should be controlling the Commission". Juncker, himself from the small Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, was visibly annoyed as he watched the proceedings in the near empty parliamentary chamber in Strasbourg . [Full Article...]
Qatar given 48 hours to respond to Saudi led coalition demands
They issued a 13-point list of demands , including that Doha should curb diplomatic ties to Iran, sever ties with the Muslim Brotherhood and shut down the Al-Jazeera news network. Speaking to reporters on Saturday , he said: "We believe that the world is governed by worldwide laws that don't allow big countries to bully small countries". [Full Article...]
Imtiaz Ali: Hope, I've justified the huge talent SRK is
So here too, I could not do much of club hopping. So, it's a party of a couple. During the launch Shah Rukh and Anushka couldn't help and burst out into a jig amidst the fans. Asked about the innovative methods being used to promote Jab Harry Met Sejal , Imtiaz Ali said that he's happy with the positive response. "So our team thought that if we go to club or lounge to launch the song then it ... [Full Article...]
Omar Khadr to get $10.5 million, apology from Canadian government
Army Sgt. Canada's Supreme Court finally agreed one week before his conditional release in 2015. Shelly Whitman, executive director of the Romeo Dallaire Child Soldiers Initiative, says Canada didn't maintain worldwide child protection standards in Khadr's case. [Full Article...]
Minor injuries after Amtrak train derails near Seattle
The company says in its statement that all passengers were evacuated and provided with alternate transportation. Reports said Amtrak would change an existing automatic braking system to guard against speeding trains at the curving section of track. [Full Article...]
Britain scotches rumors of imminent Trump visit
The state visit was not in the Queen's speech and the suggestion he could make a quick visit led people to pledge they would protest at short notice if he came . Donald Trump is not planning a surprise visit to the United Kingdom, his spokesman has said, ending speculation that the president would drop in at a Scottish golf course. [Full Article...]
Trump offers help to a terminally ill British baby
There is no known cure. After exhausting other treatment options that had no effect, his parents wanted to take him to the U.S.to undergo an experimental treatment. Trump tweeted his support for Charlie Gard , a 10-month-old infant on life support due to complications from a mitochondrial disease . Charlie's plight has touched many people and the family received donations totalling more tha... [Full Article...]
Kano declares Tuesday work-free in honour of Maitama Sule
He died on Monday morning in a hospital in Cairo, Egypt following a brief illness, a statement released by Alhaji Ashiru Shariff, his close aide said. The Governor prayed Allah to grant the soul of the deceased eternal peace, make Aljanna Firdausi his final abode and grant his family as well as the government and people of Kano state the fortitude to bear the loss. [Full Article...]
No Films At Movie Theatres in Tamil Nadu From Today: 10 Updates
The GST, which mainly aimed to eliminate the tax-on-tax structure now has the Tamil Nadu film industry on its knees. It subsumed entertainment tax as well, so the Tamil Nadu government rechristened it as corporation tax, asking cinema owners to pay up. [Full Article...]
Automakers Report Slower Sales In First Half Of Year
Deutsche Bank maintained Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) on Thursday, May 25 with "Hold" rating . The stock was sold at an average price of $11.16, for a total value of $279,000.00. Finally, Camelot Portfolios LLC increased its position in Ford Motor Company by 16.0% in the first quarter. Mufg Americas Hldg has invested 0.01% in Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F). [Full Article...]
Total Investing $1 Billion in Gas Field in Iran
French energy giant Total will take a 50.1 percent stake in the $4.8bn project, while China's National Petroleum Corporation ( CNPC ) will own 30 percent, and Iran's Petropars the remaining 19.9 percent. The contract has a 20-year duration, extendable by another five years. Total CEO Patrick Pouyanne has said that the first $1 billion pledged by Total on Monday was to be used in helping fund... [Full Article...]
Voting Commission Wants 200 Million Voter's Records Sent Over Unencrypted Email
The final decision to turn over voter information in SC belongs to the state Election Commission, which did not respond immediately about how it plans to respond to the task force's request. But even Wolf noted that, like any other citizen, the commission can purchase a public voter file from Pennsylvania. Trump has claimed - without evidence - that between 3 million and 5 million people voted ill... [Full Article...]