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rights groups: That order, confirmed by three sources close to the supreme leader's inner circle and a fourth official, set in motion the bloodiest crackdown on protesters since the Islamic Revolution in 1979. ; About 1,500 people were killed during less than two weeks of unrest that started on Nov. 15, according to The Japan Times. The toll, provided to Reuters by three Iranian interior ministry officials, included at least 17 teenagers and about 400 women as well as some members of the security forces and police. Gathering his top security and government officials together, he issued an order Do whatever it takes to stop them. The toll of 1,500 is significantly higher than figures from international human rights groups and the United States. The U.S. State Department, in a statement to Reuters, said it estimates that many hundreds of Iranians were killed, and has seen reports that number could be over 1,000. A Dec. 16 report by Amnesty International said the death toll was at least 304. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.

russian diplomats: In a bunch of countries, including Russia's closest allies, we have seen political instability, protests and even incidents, which were unambiguously interpreted by Moscow as coups d' tat and coup attempts, according to Global Times China. The row started in January with the apogee of the Venezuelan conflict that had been growing through the last few years. Russian Defense Ministry photo The passing year has been extremely difficult for Russian diplomats responsible for Latin American affairs. The reason was the decision of the lawmaker Juan Guaido to declare President Nicolas Maduro a usurper and to assume a rival interim presidency . This step has divided the world into two parts more than 50 countries including the US supported Guaido, while others refused to recognize him as a legitimate state leader. The country is now suffering the worst economic and humanitarian crisis in its history. The position of Washington is clear there is no room for Nicolas Maduro in the prosperous and democratic Venezuela of the future. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.

t change: The US won't change its fundamental policy, whether Trump is reelected or not, according to Global Times China. Let me try to explain this from the fundamental point of view of the US economy. But I suppose the answer is No. Some believe that the big crisis that hit the world in the 1930s, the Great Depression, caused World War II. From an economic point of view, I'm sorry to say this is irrational. But after that, we can see the US economy has been slowing down for 50 years. The human cost of the war was terrible, but it produced the fastest growth ever in the history of the US economy. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.

u.s.-mexico ties: They were driven in part by concerns that such designations could harm U.S.-Mexico ties, potentially jeopardizing Mexico's cooperation with Trump's efforts to halt illegal immigration and drug trafficking across the border, said two sources, including a senior administration official. ; Another key concern was that the designations could make it easier for migrants to win asylum in the United States by claiming they were fleeing terrorism, the senior administration official and two other sources said, according to The Japan Times. Stephen Miller, one of the most influential White House advisers and the architect of Trump's policies to stem immigration, was among the officials who voiced concerns during deliberations that preceded two high-level meetings resulting in recommendations to shelve the designation plan, according to two of the sources. The recommendations, which some of the sources described as unanimous, have not been reported previously. The White House and Miller declined comment on the record. RELATED STORIESTrump warns of 'carnage' committed by Syrian, Russian and Iranian forces in rebel stronghold of Idlib Reuters could not determine whether the president had been briefed on the recommendations before announcing, during a Nov. 26 interview with conservative commentator Bill O'Reilly, that he was going forward with the plan. All of the sources who spoke to Reuters requested anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the issue publicly. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.

year holidays: Check out Here are the markets closed for Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year holidays How are benchmarks performing The Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, 0.08% rose 105.94 points or 0.37% to 28,621.39 and has gained for 9 of the past 11 trading days to post a year-to-date rise of 22.69%. The S&P 500 SPX, 0.00% gained 16.53 points, or 0.51%, to 3,239.91 for a year-to-date return of 29.24%. The Nasdaq Composite COMP, -0.17% rose 69.51 points, or 0.78%, to a new record at 9,022.39 after posting a record close for a 10th straight day, the longest winning streak since July 1997, according to Market Watch. Year-to-date the Nasdaq has risen 35.98% Most major markets were closed on Wednesday for Christmas, but on Tuesday the Dow retreated 36 points, or 0.1%, to end at around 28,515.45. Amazon led the market up, with the stock gaining more than 4% after the e-commerce giant said the holiday shopping season broke all records. The S&P 500 SPX, 0.00% shed 1 point to finish around 3,223.38. What's driving the market Stocks typically rise in the last few days each year during the so-called Santa Claus rally as funds adjust year end positions. The Nasdaq Composite Index rose 7 points, or 0.1%, to end at 8,952.88. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.

forestry corporation: The long-term lease of Forestry Corporation's 230,000 hectares of softwood plantations is expected to be one of the first assets off the block in the new year, according to The Guardian. The state forests produce about 14% of Australia's timber, including much of the supply for the housing industry. The second half of Ausgrid, the second half of West Connex and some water assets are also in the government's sights. The transaction, expected to raise 1bn, is likely to be announced early in the new year and will involve a long-term lease of land and the right to grow timber, rather than the sale of land. The sale will be controversial in regional areas such as Bathurst, Oberon, Bega, Tumut and the north-west, where large softwood plantations are important employers. The bank and financial services company UBS has undertaken a scoping study in the past three months while the accountancy firm KPMG has worked on the tax implications and the law firm Minter Ellison on the legal structures. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.

industry: But can it survive WeWork was a darling of the tech industry, according to MSNBC. But can it survive WeWork WeWork office in Chicago on Aug. 14, bought Meetup in November 2017 at a time when the real-estate rental startup seemed unstoppable. But can it survive WeWork is additional taxonomy that helps us with was a darling of the tech industry. Almost exactly two years later, WeWork has emerged as a poster child of the excesses of the tech (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.

president: The video began with the government shutdown and then immigration, according to MSNBC. On the latter, Jackson boasted that his declaration of a national emergency at the border, infuriat ed Democrats and instantly setting off a court fight that continues even today. Not surprisingly for a liberal network, it took one jab after another at the President. North Korea came next with the President leaving February's Vietnam summit early but became the first sitting President to set foot in North Korea a few months later. That section bled into his attacks on The Squad, which Jackson deemed racist click expand Back home, the investigation that loomed over the White House for two years coming to a close. But it was this section on the Mueller Report that reminded us that the liberal media still won't hold themselves accountable for their years of conspiracy theories and false predictions. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.

steve benen: Kyodo via AP Images As Trump alienates, China invests in diplomacy, global outreach 12/26/19 11 20 AM By Steve Benen Over the summer, Donald Trump boasted to supporters, We are so respected, you have no idea, according to MSNBC. How our nation has gone so far up in the eyes and the minds of the rest of the world. File photo taken in November 2017 shows U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping attending a welcome ceremony in Beijing. As recently as two weeks ago, after leaders of U.S. allies mocked the American president in an unguarded moment, Trump added, This country is so respected. We were laughed at. And we were not respected four years ago. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.

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bill addresses: Part of the bill addresses the grim outlook for many workers who don't have access to workplace retirement accounts, according to Market Watch. It offers small businesses tax incentives to set up automatic enrollment in retirement plans for its workers, or allows them to join multiple employer plans, where they can band together with other companies to offer retirement accounts to their employees in the first place. The SECURE legislation which stands for Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement puts into place numerous provisions intended to strengthen retirement security across the country. The bill also eliminates the maximum age cap for contributions to traditional individual retirement accounts. The SECURE Act is a nice thing anything we can do on a bipartisan basis in this day and age is something of value but my sense is the changes in the act are really quite modest, said Alicia Munnell, director of the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College, and a columnist for Market Watch. Not all retirement experts are certain the bill will have much of an impact. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.

british voters: Pro-Brexit campaigners hold placards near the Houses of Parliament on Friday in London, the UK. Photo Sun Wei/GT Tired British voters wanted to end the Brexit chaos that began three years ago, but the real tests at home and abroad still loom, according to Global Times China. New political landscape The landslide victory in general election on December 12 gave the Conservative Party's Commons the largest majority with 365 seats since Margaret Thatcher won a third term in 1987. Boris Johnson's Brexit deal is now on the right track to complete its passage through both houses of parliament in time to break Brexit impasse by the end of January 2020. Boris Johnson promised to get Brexit done on time by the 31st of January, no ifs, no buts, no maybes, he said right after his victory, which eliminates one of the main hurdles faced by him, and his predecessor Theresa May in the past. The election is very unusual, because it is more like a Brexit election where traditional party loyalty has given place to differences between Remain and Leave. Johnson's large majority means he will only need to rely on the support of Tory MPs to pass any Brexit legislation with ease. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.

cao meng: The overall atmosphere is very dynamic, Huang told the Global Times, according to Global Times China. Earlier this month, two solid-fueled Kuaizhou-1A rockets were fired into orbit from the same spaceport in northern China with a gap of less than six hours. For both players with state-owned enterprise backgrounds or private-invested, this year means harvesting the gains of past efforts, said Huang Zhicheng, an expert in the space industry. Kuaizhou-1A is a low-cost solid-fuel carrier rocket with high reliability and a short preparation period. Cao Meng, head of marketing at Expace Technology Co, which is subordinate to state-owned CASIC, told the Global Times that the company has basically completed its mission of eight to nine launches planned at the beginning of the year, and it is scheduled to do four to five launches in the first half of next year. The rocket, developed by a company under the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp CASIC is mainly used to launch low-orbit microsatellites. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.

development pattern: With each transaction, they receive immediate fees and tax revenue, but also take on the long-term responsibility to provide ongoing service, maintenance, and in the case of And while that new big box store, strip mall, or drive-thru restaurant may last only a couple of decades, the maintenance obligations from all that asphalt and those new sewer lines are eternal, according to Market Watch. Too often, though, we haven't ever bothered to quantify those obligations. Bolstered by state and federal funding, municipal bond debt financing as well as tax incentives and deferrals, cities and towns that want to induce new development have many means of doing so. When you begin to do the math on our development pattern, what you find is alarming. This is not hyperbole. Most cities and towns in North America are functionally insolvent. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.

law: The threshold is far lower than the current 10 percent, according to The Japan Times. The revised law is expected to take effect around May next year. According to the survey, 86 percent of responding institutional investors worldwide believe the revised foreign exchange and trade law could negatively affect foreign investment in Japanese stocks. ; Enacted in November, the revised law requires foreign investors to notify the government before acquiring a stake of 1 percent or more in listed companies in national security-related fields such as weapons, nuclear energy and semiconductors. Organizations including the CFA Society Japan conducted the survey from Nov. 15 to 27, collecting answers from 115 institutional investors working for asset management companies, banks, life insurance businesses and others. But many respondents are critical of what they see as an attempt to restrain shareholders from exercising the right to submit proposals. Institutional investors will be exempt from the tighter regulations unless they demand a position on the company's board or the transfer or discontinuance of a key business. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.

mediterranean allies: The measure strengthens military ties with Greece and lifts a decades-old arms embargo on Cyprus, reaffirming the U.S. commitment to the countries and positioning the allies to keep Turkey's regional ambitions in lifting the U.S. Arms Embargo on Cyprus and extending necessary Foreign Military Assistance to Greece, this legislation brings forth a comprehensive approach to the stability of key regional partners, Sen, according to The Independent. Marco Rubio Marco Antonio Rubio Congress looks to Mediterranean allies to counter Turkey, Russia Rubio Confirmations of Trump judges not getting enough attention Senate panel advances Trump's nominee to lead Small Business Administration MORE Fla. the lead Republican co-author of the legislation, said in a statement. Congress passed legislation last week as part of a 1.4 trillion spending package that makes the U.S. a key player in the market for natural gas in the region through a security and energy partnership with Eastern Mediterranean countries. Sen. The discovery over the past decade of large fields of natural gas in the separate maritime waters of Cyprus, Egypt and Israel has altered the dynamics of the sometimes volatile region. Bob Menendez Robert Bob Menendez Booker releases list of campaign bundlers MSNBC's Ali Velshi to move to weekends, host two-hour program Saagar Enjeti says Corbyn's defeat in UK election represents 'dire warning' for Democrats MORE D-N.J. the ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and co-author of the bill, said the legislation marks the dawn of a new day for the United States' engagement in the Eastern Mediterranean. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.

life story: With that in mind, many find that along with creating a vision board for the new year, reading real-life tales about regular people who've achieved extraordinary things is just the recipe to get them pumped up for all the great things a new year can bring, according to The Independent. Thankfully, some of our favorite celebrities have written heartfelt and truthful memoirs about their rise to the top and the lessons they've learned along the way. Oftentimes, we find ourselves down about what we didn't do versus all that we accomplished and the opportunities a new year brings. Here are three great memoirs from some of the top stars in Hollywood who have shared their life story in book form. She's admitted that her role on the show gave her career a boost she didn't dream possible. Barnes & Noble Michael Brochstein/SOPA Images/Light Rocket via Getty Images Taraji P. Henson's Around The Way Girl Taraji P. Henson 2016 John Lamparski/Wire Image With the hit FOX show Empire in its fifth season, fans are sad they won't be able to see Henson as Cookie Lyon on their television screens every week. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.

section issues: Citing complaints from market participants about overlapping functions at some of the markets, the FSA proposed integrating the second section and the Jasdaq to make clear the roles of each market, according to The Japan Times. At present, the TSE consists of four markets the first section for big companies, the second section for midsize firms, the Jasdaq comprised of a variety of companies and the Mothers dedicated to startups. In a reform plan drafted by a study group, the FSA also proposed slimming down the composition of the Topix index of all first section issues on the TSE by excluding those whose trading volumes remain sluggish. ; The agency will urge the bourse to start implementing the proposals around the first half of 2022, according to the report. Although the Jasdaq is characterized as an emerging market, it handles some big names, including McDonald's Holdings Co. The FSA proposed setting the minimum market capitalization requirement for the prime market at 10 billion 91 million while taking transitional measures to retain the currently listed small-cap issues. Japan . According to the plan, the TSE will create a prime market, which would be equivalent to the first section, a standard market for stocks listed in the second section and the Jasdaq, and a growth market for those in the Mothers. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.

money: Amid ongoing chaos and protests in Hong Kong, some NGOs there have increasingly played a role of accelerating street violence as they fund radical and illegal street protesters and call for donations to those arrested for violence, according to Global Times China. On December 19, Hong Kong police arrested four members of Spark Alliance, an online fundraising platform that raises money to aid illegal protesters, on the charge of money laundering. Photo Cui Meng/ GT Hong Kong police's crackdown on fundraising platforms serving illegal protesters was applauded by Chinese netizens who called for more efforts to cut illicit money flows to rioters. Some rioters vandalized and set fire to the HSBC Mong Kok branch on Christmas Eve after the bank closed Spark Alliance's account in November in adherence to its global standards. Similar organizations including 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund, Justice Defense Fund, and many others have a record of scandal and financial misconduct documented by Hong Kong media. HSBC said Wednesday that it is saddened and disappointed by the acts of vandalism at its branch. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.

officer: He was tasked with spearheading the implementation of its restructuring measures. ; Seki is set to join leading Japanese electric-motor manufacturer Nidec Corp. as president and chief operating officer, according to The Japan Times. The 58-year-old, who has confirmed the move, was among the contenders to be Nissan's chief executive officer in October but missed out to Makoto Uchida, who was until recently the company's China chief. Nissan said in a statement it accepted the resignation but did not disclose the reasons for the departure of Jun Seki, who took the automaker's No. 3 post of vice chief operating officer on Dec. 1. Nissan has seen its share of executive departures since last year's shock arrest of former longtime chief Carlos Ghosn, but Seki's exit stands out because he was part of a triumvirate set up to disperse leadership responsibilities at the automaker, Japan's third largest by output. Seki will be joining a company that makes about an eighth of Nissan's sales, but has a market value that's more than 60 percent higher at about 4.5 trillion 41 billion . Known for its precision products, Nidec is the world's No. 1 supplier of hard-drive motors. The defection marks yet another distraction for Nissan, which is struggling to recover from the chaos unleashed by Ghosn's arrest and an industry downturn, with profits at a decade-low and relations tense with French partner Renault SA. The departure of Seki, who spent most of his career in engineering and manufacturing at Nissan, comes at a precarious time for the company and the auto sector, with established carmakers seeking scale through consolidation as a way of splitting the billions of dollars in investments needed to keep up with the shift toward electric and self-driving cars. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.

tokyo trading: Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index, South Korea's Kospi and Australia's S&P/ASX 200 were closed, according to Market Watch. Among individual stocks, Nissan 7201, 0.57% sank in Tokyo trading after its vice chief operating officer who had been tasked with the auto maker's recovery from scandal said he will step down. Japan's Nikkei NIK, -0.36% slipped 0.2%, while the Shanghai Composite SHCOMP, -0.08% was about flat and the smaller-cap Shenzhen Composite 399106, -0.67% rose 0.4%. Taiwan's Taiex Y9999, 0.75% was flat. E-commerce company Rakuten 4755, 1.01% also declined. The S&P 500 SPX, 0.51% and Dow Jones Industrial DJIA, 0.37% finished with tiny losses. U.S. stocks closed mixed on Tuesday, with only the Nasdaq COMP, 0.78% managing to post another record-high close. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.

velocity: Hirsch Velocity Cirrus allows users to control, manage, maintain, and update their Hirsch access control systems via a fast, simple-to-navigate web user interface, according to The Independent. Dealers can now deploy ACaaS services with the full range of advanced Hirsch Velocity and Mx Controller-enabled features. Related CONTENTIdentiv Receives Multi-Year Project Awarded by Schreiner Group for Secure RFID InlaysUS DOE Office of Electricity Selects PARC, Con Edison, GE to Improve Grid Reliability Identiv Reports 2Q 2019 Results Identiv Introduces Retired U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Robin R. Braun as Board Director Identiv Joins Security Industry Association's Cybersecurity Advisory Board ; 12.25.19Identiv, Inc. launched Hirsch Velocity Cirrus, the industry's most reliable cloud-based Access Control as a Service ACaaS solution, built on the award-winning Hirsch physical access control system PACS platform. Customers can choose core features for basic access or advanced features, including government-grade, secure connectivity between hardware and server, full Mx Controller support, alarm and event viewer, enrollment manager, customizable reports and threat levels, employee/person-escort and two-person rules, and anti-passback and timed anti-passback. Updates occur automatically and invisibly. By providing Velocity services from the cloud, users no longer need to manage local software or server hardware, said Mark Allen, Identiv GM, Premises. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.

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christ: The 83-year-old pope listed several places -- including Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Venezuela and Ukraine -- while calling for peace, according to CNN. There is darkness in human hearts, yet the light of Christ is greater still, the pope told the thousands gathered in St. Speaking from the Vatican balcony under a clear blue sky on Wednesday, the Holy Father prayed for people struck by war, political instability, natural disasters and disease among other hardships in his annual Urbi et Orbi to the city and the world message. Peter's Square. There is darkness in economic, geopolitical and ecological conflicts, yet greater still is the light of Christ, he added. There is darkness in personal, family and social relationships, but the light of Christ is greater. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.

homes: A watch and act warning remains in place for the region, where fires have destroyed 84 homes and hundreds of other buildings, as well as claiming one life, according to Nine News Australia. There has again been flareups throughout the day with crews attending to breakouts and undertaking asset protection, emergency services said. To improve your experience update it here News National South Australia bushfires Milder weather helps battle against blaze crisis ahead of weekend heat By AAP10 24pm Dec 25, Australian firefighters have used Christmas Day to try to bring the devastating Adelaide Hills bushfire under control. A watch and act warning remains in place for the Adelaide Hills fire, which has destroyed 84 homes and hundreds of other buildings as well as claiming one life. Similar weather conditions will be experienced tomorrow before temperatures and winds start to increase on Friday. AAP Slightly milder conditions today were expected to give the state's Country Fire Service some chance of bringing the 25,000-hectare blaze to heel. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.