Toll from strong typhoon climbs to 9 dead in southern China

Toll from strong typhoon climbs to 9 dead in southern China

27.08.2017

Some 480 flights were cancelled . An 83-year-old man was reportedly killed and fell overboard when Hurricane Hato started crashing into Hong Kong . Meteorologists raised Hong Kong's most severe Typhoon 10 warning as Hato hit, for only the third time in the past 20 years. It killed 130 and left 72,000 people homeless in Hong Kong alone.

Federal judge halts Texas' voter ID law

Federal judge halts Texas' voter ID law

27.08.2017

The majority of voter fraud that happens in the state is related to mail-in ballot manipulation. Her group was one of several that was suing the state of Texas for its voter ID laws. Senate. "SB 5 does not meaningfully expand the types of photo IDs that can qualify, even though the court was clearly critical of Texas having the most restrictive list in the country ", Ramos wrote Wednesday.

Harvey 2017: Three babies born during historic hurricane

Harvey 2017: Three babies born during historic hurricane

27.08.2017

Hydrologists are forecasting that most rivers in Southeast Texas will crest near or above record levels during the next several days, with flooding in the Houston and Galveston area complicated by the combination of storm surge flooding from the ocean and inland flooding.

Economists are reading Janet Yellen's tea leaves on monetary policy

27.08.2017

She, however, added the caveat that protracted policy uncertainty in Washington could prompt USA corporations to delay making large investments. At the 2013 Jackson Hole conference, the White House had already winnowed the choice down to Yellen or Larry Summers, a former Treasury secretary.

United Kingdom immigration falls as European Union nationals leave after Brexit vote

United Kingdom immigration falls as European Union nationals leave after Brexit vote

27.08.2017

The number of European Union citizens leaving the country increased by 33,000 year-on-year to 122,000 - the highest outflow for almost a decade. "Indian visitors, students and workers bring huge benefits to the United Kingdom economy through their purchasing power, academic contributions and skill sets - enriching our country and supporting our position as one of the most open and welcoming countries in the world", Gadhia said.

'Bachelor' breakup: Nick Viall and Vanessa Grimaldi call off engagement

'Bachelor' breakup: Nick Viall and Vanessa Grimaldi call off engagement

27.08.2017

Bachelor Nation has been calling this one for months, that the relationship between Nick Viall and Vanessa Grimaldi was doomed and the supposed Season 21 lovebirds wouldn't make it to the altar. Even by the superficial standards of reality TV romance, the two always seemed to be a shaky ground, though they continued to put on a united show in public.

United States judge sentences Volkswagen engineer to 40 months in prison

United States judge sentences Volkswagen engineer to 40 months in prison

27.08.2017

During proceedings Liang told prosecutors that he hid the deception because he enjoyed a high salary of $250,000 (£194,000) a year, as well as living in a large home in Southern California. Liang's attorney, Daniel Nixon, said that though Liang was not a " mastermind " of the scandal, he accepted responsibility for his involvement and admitted he made a mistake.

Stocks Rise as Yellen Omits Policy from Jackson Hole Address

27.08.2017

Yellen noted that, a decade ago, the USA financial system was "a risky place" - citing a peak in the price of housing and strains caused by the subprime mortgage market, which led to the deterioration of money markets and the imposition of new regulations on banks.

Don't miss out on your chance to vote

Don't miss out on your chance to vote

27.08.2017

ACTU secretary Sally McManus said unions had been working across Australia to help people enrol to vote. "That's what good businesses do". He added: "I personally will be donating money to the (yes) campaign, a significant amount, because I am passionate about it".

McDonald's China to still use antibiotics

McDonald's China to still use antibiotics

27.08.2017

More than 70 per cent of medically important antibiotics in the United States are sold for livestock use. The new global action is part of an update to its Global Vision for Antibiotic Stewardship in Food Animals , which McDonald's first unveiled in 2015 and is geared toward preserving key antibiotics for human health by reducing and, when possible, eliminating antibiotic therapies in food animals.