China set to tighten rules on virtual currencies

China set to tighten rules on virtual currencies

06.09.2017

The central bank of China has halted all Initial Coin Offering (ICO) campaigns, labeling them as illegal forms of fundraising, according to a Bloomberg report . As ICOs operate online and may not have a presence in Hong Kong, investors may be exposed to heightened risks of fraud the regulator warned. The cryptocurrency site Coin Schedule put the total raised this year at $1.8 billion.

IIT Delhi, Kanpur slip further on the list

IIT Delhi, Kanpur slip further on the list

06.09.2017

Two UK institutions bagged the rankings of the best universities for the first time in its history. Of the four institutes, only Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) is among the top 500 - an improvement from its position in the 601-800 cohort in last year's rankings .

Cambodia says opposition party likely to be barred from election

Cambodia says opposition party likely to be barred from election

06.09.2017

A court statement on Tuesday stated that he was involved in "a secret plan" and "activities of conspiracy" with foreigners "which causes chaos and affects the kingdom of Cambodia ", reported The Phnom Penh Post . "Kem Sokha has committed no crime". Analysts note that his arrest comes soon after his party made significant gains in the local elections in June.

James Bond 'will marry in next film', claim leaked plot details

James Bond 'will marry in next film', claim leaked plot details

06.09.2017

Instead of giving James Bond a new love interest in the upcoming movie, it is said that the movie will have the secret agent marrying Madeleine Swann between the events of " Spectre " and " Bond 25 ". The insider did not provide any other details about the film's plot. The actor's confirmation came after he previously said that he would rather slash his wrist than do another James Bond film.

No Executive Without Irish Language Act - Adams

No Executive Without Irish Language Act - Adams

06.09.2017

Michelle O'Neill, another Sinn Fein lawmaker in her 40s, succeeded Martin McGuinness as leader in Northern Ireland shortly before the former IRA commander's death in March. Their government broke down over a number of issues with the final straw for Sinn Féin being the DUP's handling of a botched green energy scheme. She said: "He has decisions to take around appropriation bills in October, so if there is no devolution by that stage.

Iran Deal 'Designed to Be Too Big to Fail — Trump's UN Envoy

Iran Deal 'Designed to Be Too Big to Fail — Trump's UN Envoy

06.09.2017

Haley, in a statement Thursday, said that if "inspections of Iranian military sites are 'merely a dream, ' then Iranian compliance ... is also a dream". "Meanwhile, the United Nations is too reluctant to address the regime's so-called non nuclear violations". "While I have discussed it with him, I do not know what decision he will make", Haley said Tuesday of Trump's deliberations.

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Fairfield County

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Fairfield County

06.09.2017

After a hot Labor Day weekend with the mercury climbing into the mid-90s, the National Weather Service says a dry cold front will move through the area on Tuesday morning. "Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles". Tuesday's forecast is calling for mostly cloud skies with a high near 73 degrees.

Nigeria, South Africa Could Be Out Of Recession

Nigeria, South Africa Could Be Out Of Recession

06.09.2017

The central bank said a slowdown in South Africa's largest trading partners hit exports, which plunged by 21 percent, or 19.4 percent in value terms. Another economist and a lecturer at the Department of Economics of Kaduna State University, Dr.

Firms must inform Employees of Work Email Monitoring - European Court decides

Firms must inform Employees of Work Email Monitoring - European Court decides

06.09.2017

This judgment may affect the way in which United Kingdom courts consider employee privacy and monitoring going forwards. But the most recent ruling by the higher chamber is not in agreement, pointing out that Bărbulescu "had not been informed in advance of the extent and nature of his employer's monitoring, or the possibility that the employer might have access to the actual contents of his messages".

OH photographer shot by sheriff's deputy who allegedly mistook camera for weapon

OH photographer shot by sheriff's deputy who allegedly mistook camera for weapon

06.09.2017

According to the paper, Grimm had left the office at around 10 p.m.to take pictures of lightening, but then spotted a traffic stop and pulled over to take some shots of the scene. Grimm told the news outlet he didn't hear any warning before the shots were fired. "I just wish I would have said something before he pulled the trigger".