Stories about World Media
Sep 01 2017
Harvey shutters one-quarter of U.S. fuel output, and it isn't finished
As of Wednesday evening, up to 4 million barrels per day, or 22 percent of total US refining capacity, is offline following Harvey, S&P Global Platts reported. Harvey cau...
Sep 01 2017
Gas prices in Bulloch County rise due to Hurricane Harvey
The average gas price in Dallas on Thursday was $2.41 a gallon, with prices expected to rise, according to Gas Buddy. Burlington- $2.44/g, up 2.7 cents per gallon f...
Sep 01 2017
NK condemns USA for sending strategic assets over Korea
USA and South Korean defense leaders are today discussing ways to make the alliance stronger in face of continued outrageous acts by North Korea . The allies' "militar...
Sep 01 2017
Trump Demands Wall Funds From Congress, Claiming Mexico Will Pay
President Donald Trump last week indicated at a campaign rally in Phoenix that he would be willing to force a government shutdown if that's what it takes to get Congr...
Sep 01 2017
F1's Fernando Alonso gets 35-place penalty for latest Honda engine change
Not only will their car's pace be lacking, but they have some concerns about reliability as well, with Max Verstappen of the TAG-branded, Renault-powered Red Bull vehic...
Sep 01 2017
PM May seeks to ease Japan's Brexit fears during trade visit
While on a visit to Japan, the British Prime Minister welcomed United Nations condemnation of North Korean weapons testing and said Britain will look to exert more pressu...
Sep 01 2017
Dalit Student Who Fought NEET Exam In Supreme Court Found Hanging
But in NEET, a national test based on CBSE syllabus she is not familiar with, Anitha managed only a percentile of 86. "She would have got a seat as per the Tamil Nadu g...
Sep 01 2017
Trump Administration Settles Case Tied to First Travel Ban
It was the first legal challenge to the original executive order, and had previously succeeded in gaining an injunction on removing anyone from the USA on the basis of th...
Sep 01 2017
Vera Bradley, Inc. (VRA) Upgraded by BidaskClub to "Hold"
TD Securities upgraded IAMGOLD Corp (TSE:IMG) on Tuesday, November 8 to "Buy" rating. The company was initiated on Wednesday, May 4 by Credit Suisse. Citigroup maintained...
Sep 01 2017
Theresa May refuses to rule out military and cyberattacks on North Korea
Traders said North Korea-related concerns may persist and the Nikkei may fall 100-200 points if it happens again. Song had another 70-minute talk with White House Nationa...
Sep 01 2017
Area gas prices up 14 cents in recent days
Prices at the pump are also higher. Flooding from Hurricane Harvey has had a devastating impact on residents along the Texas Gulf Coast. He says Harvey is temporari...
Sep 01 2017
Developing story: Two dead, many trapped as Delhi landfill caves in
The Ghazipur landfill site came up in 1984, and is the oldest of three landfills where Delhi's garbage is dumped. Another bike rider who had fallen into the canal has b...
Sep 01 2017
'This is crazy': Nurse arrested for doing her job
Salt Lake City Police Detective Jeff Payne reportedly asked the nurse, Alex Wubbels , for the blood sample of a driver involved in a fiery auto crash from late July,...
Sep 01 2017
Britain's May attends top security meeting in Japan
The Prime Minister later headed off to watch a game of wheelchair basketball between Great Britain and Australia being held as part of the world challenge cup before meet...
Sep 01 2017
Finland says no fighter deal with Boeing after Trump's comments
That's not to say the President's troubles have been washed away by Harvey's torrential rains: Special Prosecutor Robert Mueller has been quietly issuing subpoenas in rel...
Sep 01 2017
Texas Gov. Abbott Praises Trump Hurricane Response
As Harvey continues to affect Texas, people are also trying to deal with Harvey's aftermath, which unfortunately has revealed that post-Harvey recovery could take years. ...
Sep 01 2017
Veteran police officer drowns while responding to Harvey
Prior to leaving his home, Perez had told his wife and family he had no choice but to head out in the storm because "we've got work to do". "Know that we're coming", ...
Sep 01 2017
Pyongyang halved actual missile range in latest test: Seoul
Terrence J. The U.S. military sent four of its most advanced stealth fighter jets to accompany a two strategic bombers in a flight over the Korean Peninsula for bombi...
Sep 01 2017
Beaumont mom dies saving her daughter during Harvey flooding
Due to the high waters, Sulcer parked her auto and the two started to head to safety on foot. Her daughter was holding on to her. But it was too late for Colette, a belov...
Sep 01 2017
Blue Whale Challenge Claims One More Death in Madurai, India
The accused set 50 tasks for victims aimed at "creating psychologically traumatizing situations", demanding the victims to commit suicide in the final stage. "The minis...