Fuel scarcity may worsen as oil workers threaten strike
There are indications that the ongoing fuel scarcity may worsen as Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) threatened strike.
There are indications that the ongoing fuel scarcity may worsen as Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) threatened strike.
There are indications that the ongoing fuel scarcity may worsen as Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) threatened strike.
As technology takes over more of people's daily lives, it's also taking over ever-bigger chunks of their retirement accounts. Surging prices for technology stocks around the world mean the industry is making up a larger proportion of global markets. In the United States, Apple, Google's parent company and other tech companies account for nearly 24 percent of the Standard & Poor's 500 index. A decade ago, they made up less than 17 percent of S&P 500 index funds. The makeover is even more dramatic overseas... Читать дальше...
LOS ANGELES — For the firefighters of Northern California, Thursday was payback time. Dozens of fire engines from more than a dozen Bay Area and Wine Country fire departments arrived in ritzy Bel-Air early Thursday to pitch in at the still-smoldering Skirball fire. “We’re just repaying the favor,” said Sonoma Valley Fire Department engineer Bryan Carlson. “These guys helped us during our firestorm. Now it’s our turn. It’s what we all do.” The... Читать дальше...
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In her new collection of essays, beloved fantasy and science fiction writer Ursula K. Le Guin meditates on aging, literature, human nature, and, of course, cats. Pulled from her blog, her short pieces are as funny as they are thought-provoking — little nuggets of wisdom to pick up here and there. Here are some of our favorites.
“I got a questionnaire from Harvard for the sixtieth reunion of the Harvard graduating class of 1951 [...] Question 14... Читать дальше...
The attack that left Republican Sen. Rand Paul with six cracked ribs outside his Kentucky home came after a long-simmering disagreement with a 17-year neighbor over grass clippings, according to a report. Rene Boucher, 59, has pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge in connection with the Nov. 3 attack at the gated community...
Three people made off with a handful of lollipops after trying to rob a business with a toy gun Tuesday evening in west suburban Oak Park.
WASHINGTON (AP) — La Casa Blanca rechazó el jueves rumores sobre la salud del presidente Donald Trump, al afirmar que no pronunció bien algunas palabras en un discurso reciente simplemente porque se le había secado la garganta. La vocera oficial Sarah Huckabee Sanders respondió a las numerosas conjeturas mencionadas en internet afirmando que “al presidente se le secó la garganta, no fue más que eso”. En el discurso en que anunció que Estados Unidos ahora reconocerá a Jerusalén como capital de Israel... Читать дальше...
Warsaw (dpa) - Polish Economy and Finance Minister Mateusz Morawiecki is set to replace Beata Szydlo as Polish prime minister.Szydlo has tendered her resignation and the Law and Justice (PiS) party‘s leadership has selected Morawiecki as her successor, party spokeswoman Beata Mazurek said on Thursday.Morawiecki, 49, is known to be close to Jaroslaw Kaczynski, the leader of the ruling nationalist-conservative PiS."We have new tasks ahead of us," Mazurek said about the transition.Commentators assume... Читать дальше...
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Latest on the fallout from President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital (all times local): 10 p.m. A senior Palestinian official says the Palestinians will not meet with Vice President Mike Pence during his upcoming visit to the region because of the U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. The official, Jibril Rajoub, said Thursday "we will not receive him in the Palestinian territories." Rajoub also calls for Arab officials not to meet with Pence. Читать дальше...
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Nigel Adkins had been out of work since leaving Sheffield United in May 2016. Hull have appointed Nigel Adkins as their permanent new head coach on an 18-month deal, the club have confirmed. Former Scunthorpe, Southampton, Reading and Sheffield United boss Adkins, 52, becomes Hull's fifth manager in less than 17 months and replaces Leonid Slutsky, who departed by mutual consent on Sunday. A statement on the club's official website said: "The Tigers are pleased to announce Nigel Adkins as... Читать дальше...
The commandant of the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre, Austine Jekenu, has said a total of 403 military personnel would retire from the armed forces.
The commandant of the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre, Austine Jekenu, has said a total of 403 military personnel would retire from the armed forces.
Santa made a side trip on Thursday to visit kids at the University of Vermont Medical Center Children’s Hospital before heading into the final weeks of Christmas prep.
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In an increasingly digitized world, brick-and-mortar retailers are facing immense pressure to understand and accommodate their customers’ changing needs, including at the point of sale (POS).
More than two years after the EMV liability shift in October 2015, most large merchants globally have upgraded their payment systems. And beyond upgrading to meet new standards, many major retailers are adopting full-feature, “smart” devices — and supplementing them with valuable tools and services ... Читать дальше...
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The one thing I think your piece needs to address is the personal interests or motivations for pushing rapprochement with Russia. We should keep in mind that the GOP’s position on Russia underwent a radical shift from hawkish to fawning. Had any other person won the GOP nomination, the position on Russia would’ve been as skeptical as that of the Obama Administration and maybe even more hawkish (particularly if former Romney advisors had influence on a hypothetical non-Trump nominee). Читать дальше...
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation declaring Thursday to be National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Trump signed the proclamation at a White House ceremony attended by six veterans of the attack. They engaged in banter with the president during the event. Trump called the men "heroes" and said, "All American hearts are filled with gratitude for their service, their sacrifice and their presence here today." Trump paid a visit to Hawaii's Pearl Harbor and its memorial... Читать дальше...
Chesterfield Barnet 3:00 PM UTC Game Details Live football odds with bet365. Bet Now » GameCast Lineups and Stats On-loan goalkeeper Cameron Dawson is expected to make his Chesterfield debut in the bottom-of-the-table clash with Barnet.Dawson was signed on an emergency deal... Читать дальше...
Dry conditions and Santa Ana winds stirred several wildfires in southern California on Thursday, December 7, mostly blazing north of Los Angeles. Firefighters quickly brought a blaze near Malibu under control, but other fires were spreading. The 96,000-acre Thomas fire, the largest, reached the Pacific Ocean Wednesday night. The Creek and Rye fires have burned nearly 20,000 acres. Thousands of homes have been evacuated. This video contains the latest satellite imagery from NOAA’s GOES West satellite. Читать дальше...
The report further quoted a source as saying the NJC had forwarded its recommendation for Ademola’s compulsory retirement to President Muhammadu Buhari.
Apollon Limassol Everton 0 3 FT Game Details Live football odds with bet365. Bet Now » Highlights GameCast Lineups and Stats Two Ademola Lookman goals steered Everton towards their first win of a miserable Europa League campaign. Читать дальше...
Apollon Limassol Everton 0 3 FT Game Details Live football odds with bet365. Bet Now » Highlights GameCast Lineups and Stats Ademola Lookman's brace ensured a youthful Everton side did not miss Sam Allardyce's presence in Cyprus... Читать дальше...
A white former US cop was sentenced to 20 years in prison Thursday over the fatal shooting of an unarmed black motorist -- a case that sparked mass protests and anger over excessive use of force by police. The death of Walter Scott in April 2015 was one of the most shocking in a series of high-profile US police shootings, often involving minorities, that have deepened tensions and added to distrust between officers and the communities they serve. Michael Slager, who worked for the North Charleston police department... Читать дальше...
Can Jack and Ollie combine in the final Europa League Group Game? What about Theo and the rest? Manager Arsene Wenger appears to be switching formations, in this case making just one change from the 11 who lost at Cologne. It’s a big one, however. Out goes a central defender, Per Mertesacker and in comes Theo Walcott, who will surely play off the shoulder of BATE’s last man back. Interesting, very interesting. Could this signal that the days of three at the back are over?... Читать дальше...