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Insurance prices could fall following proposed changes to compensation calculations
The discount rate is applied to ensure that the lump sum takes account of the expected return if the payour were to be invested. However, the rethink could potentially reduce payouts to claimants. Tony Sault, UK General Insurance Leader for EY, noted that motor and liability insurers will welcome the revised proposals - not only because of the cost impact, but also because of the promise to buil... Además...
Judge dismisses 'inventor of email' lawsuit against Techdirt
In January this year, TechDirt accused Ayyadurai of being a "liar" and a "charlatan" in a spat that dates back over the better part of the past 10 years, with articles such as "How The Guy Who Didn't Invent Email Got Memorialized In The Press & The Smithsonian As The Inventor Of Email ". Además...
Sen. Menendez 'sold his office' by accepting bribes, federal prosecutor charges
The government painted a different picture in its opening statement. Justice Department attorney Peter Koski says Melgen's campaign contributions and other inducements corresponded to times when Menendez met with government officials to pressure them on behalf of Melgen. Además...
Executive board of NAB approves four references against Sharif family, Ishaq Dar
Under the court orders, the NAB was tasked to file references against Nawaz Sharif, his children - Hassan and Hussain Nawaz, Maryam Nawaz, her spouse retired Capt Muhammad Safdar as well as Ishaq Dar. Chairman NAB had already vetoed recommendations of the Lahore Bureau, which had also asked for putting the names of accused on the exit control list (ECL). Además...
AG to rule on constitutionality of ballot proposals
The initiative would seek voters' approval of a requirement that candidates for president and vice president submit to the state's secretary copies of their tax returns for the past six years. Meanwhile, state lawmakers held a hearing on a bill that would also require presidential hopefuls to release their tax returns to get on the MA ballot. Además...
Población se prepara ante inminente paso de huracán Irma por el país
Santo Domingo , la capital dominicana, recibió esta tarde el primer aguacero en la víspera de la llegada del potente huracán Irma , de categoría 5 , previsto para impactar el territorio nacional desde la madrugada del día jueves. Otros artículos de gran demanda son el agua embotellada, refrescos, algunas conservas en lata, arroz, pastas, aperitivos y salsas; los reponedores y las cajeras de los ... Además...
Trump pledges $1M of personal money for Harvey relief
The White House confirmed that President Trump will return to Texas on Saturday for a second look at the damage. Their trip to Texas came two days after President Donald Trump visited the state to see the Harvey recovery effort. Trump has come under fire in the past for giving far less of his income to charitable causes than many other wealthy Americans. But only about $600 million of th... Además...
Lotus Evora GT430 Sport revealed as fastest model to date
Billed as the fastest production Lotus to date, it comes with an uprated powertrain and chassis along with a radical looking aerokit. The original Lotus Evora GT430 was announced earlier this summer and now Lotus has announced that they are expanding their range with the launch of the new Lotus Evora GT430 Sport. Además...
Periodista argentino explotó contra la selección por empatar con Venezuela
Qué me importa su vida privada, si con la pierna destrozada se ponía la camiseta de la Selección Argentina y nos llenaba de orgullo. Además, dejó en claro que no existe comparación con los anteriores jugadores de la albiceleste . A ver qué jueguitos hacemos. Finalmente, Mollo exigió que pidan disculpas por su pésima entrega en la cancha. "Vengan al país y si quieren no digan nada, no ha... Además...
Two days after Gauri Lankesh's murder, another journalist fired at in Bihar
Earlier on September 5, Gauri Lankesh , a well-known journalist and editor of Gauri Lankesh Pathrike, was shot dead at her residence in Bengaluru. According to the police, Pankaj Mishra , a resident of Bansi village, in Arwal , had gone to the Punjab National Bank in neighbouring Mali village this afternoon, from where he withdrew cash, reportedly to the tune of around Rs 1 lakh. Además...
No early decision on Turkey-EU membership, says Estonia
The frosty expressions of German Chancellor Angela Merkel (L) and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at this February 2017 meeting are unlikely to have changed as the war of words between the two countries continues. "But I want to avoid a split because it's a vital partner in many crises we all face, notably the immigration challenge and the terrorist threat". "Turkey has indeed strayed awa... Además...
La selección se muda a San Luis
El presidente de la Federación Mexicana de Futbol (FMF), Decio de María , reiteró que el objetivo del Tricolor es culminar en el primer lugar del Hexagonal Final de la Concacaf, a dos partidos para que culmine dicha eliminatoria. Incluso, la directiva del Atlético San Luis lanzó un comunicado al respecto, dando la explicación que era para resolver algunos temas y concretar un equipo lo sufici... Además...
Cleveland man killed by Taco Bell workers identified
Three Taco Bell employees opened fire on two suspected robbers, killing one. Police say that's when three employees pulled out their guns and fired, hitting one of the men six times. He was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead. No one has been arrested. A Taco Bell spokeswoman told Cleveland.com the company is "shocked" by the shooting and is offering counseling to employees. Además...
This Weeks Target Prices For Tri Pointe Homes, Inc. (NYSE:TPH)
The stock has "Overweight" rating by Barclays Capital on Friday, January 6. The stock has "Outperform" rating by Wedbush on Tuesday, September 20. The stock of TRI Pointe Group Inc (NYSE: TPH ) earned "Equal-Weight" rating by Barclays Capital on Tuesday, July 11. Además...
Colbert: Ivanka calling Trump 'daddy' is 'not weird at all'
It is not clear whether the Ivanka's "drop-bys" are instigated by her in order to help push her own agenda, or choreographed by Trump himself in order to help close deals with his associates or soften his image towards reporters. "It was colleagues, it was titans of industry, it was heads of countries". In 2015, he made a similar comment to Rolling Stone saying: "Yeah, she's really somethi... Además...
China supports United Nations taking further measures against North Korea, says Foreign Minister
Russian Federation and South Korea also signed a batch of agreements after the meeting, including an intergovernmental accord on the establishment of an encrypted communication system between the two states and a memorandum on the construction of a fish-processing logistical complex in the Far East. Además...
China supports United Nations action on North Korea while urging talks
The ministry said the exercises had been planned well in advance. "President Xi would like to do something. He does not want to see what is happening there either". How much crude China sends through the Friendship Pipeline - which starts in Dandong, a trading hub in northeastern China, and travels under the Yalu River into North Korea - is not precisely known. Además...
You haven't lived until you watch the Destiny 2 Japanese launch trailer
Guided Games is a new feature that links solo players with a Clan to tackle hard missions, and is Destiny 2's answer to traditional matchmaking. Joining a clan was relatively unimportant in Destiny , but it sounds like it's going to be a vital part of Destiny 2 , especially if you want ready-made teammates a click away at all times. Además...
Chiloba sacked, team appointed to oversee October poll
A release to the Ghana News Agency reads "in my capacity as the National Returning Officer for the presidential election and in accordance with Section 38 of the Elections Act (2011), I have hereby appointed the following staff members to serve in a project team for purposes of the presidential election to be held on 17th October 2017". Además...
Turkey's economy minister defends predecessor over Iran sanctions charges
The indictment expands on the government's case against a wealthy Turkish-Iranian businessman, Reza Zarrab, who was arrested past year and faces trial in NY on charges of helping Iran evade sanctions by supplying Tehran's government and other Iranian entities with currency and gold. Además...