Northrop Grumman Releases First Quarter 2019 Financial Results

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Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has released its first quarter 2019 financial results. A copy of the earnings release has been furnished in the company’s Form 8-K filing and is also available on the company’s investor relations website at  http://investor.northropgrumman.com.  As previously announced, Northrop Grumman will webcast its earnings conference call at …

Syria: Three Children Killed in Idlib Shelling

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Three children were killed on Monday in a new wave of shelling across Idlib, in northwest Syria, that hit schools, infrastructure and displacement camps over the past few days, driving thousands of people out of their homes.

Statement from Jeffrey Shuren, M.D., J.D., Director of the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health, on new steps to help reduce risks associated with surgical staplers for internal use and implantable staples

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As part of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s mission to protect the public health, outlined in our  Medical Device Safety Action Plan, we are committed to continuing to strengthen and modernize how we take action to address device safety issues that emerge in the post-market in a more timely and effective way.

UN rights chief ‘strongly’ condemns ‘shocking’ mass executions in Saudi Arabia

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“I strongly condemn these shocking mass executions across six cities in Saudi Arabia yesterday in spite of grave concerns raised about these cases by numerous UN Special Rapporteurs, the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child and others,” she said in a  statement.

Libya: Horrific attack targeting refugees and migrants at detention centre must be investigated as a war crime

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A violent attack by fighters who opened fire on refugees and migrants at a detention centre on the outskirts of Tripoli highlights the urgent need to ensure civilians are protected and perpetrators are held to account, said Amnesty International after speaking to eye witnesses.

To grow up healthy, children need to sit less and play more

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Children under five must spend less time sitting watching screens, or restrained in prams and seats, get better quality sleep and have more time for active play if they are to grow up healthy, according to new guidelines issued by the World Health Organization (WHO).

The UPS Foundation Supports Ghana’s Launch of The World’s Largest Vaccine Drone Delivery Network

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The UPS Foundation, which leads the global citizenship programs for UPS (NYSE: UPS), and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, have announced support for the expansion of a medical drone network into Ghana.

Middle East’s sustainability pioneer, Bee’ah, selects Johnson Controls and Microsoft for its office of the future

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On Tuesday, executives from Johnson Controls, Microsoft Corp. and the Middle East’s sustainability pioneer, Bee’ah, announced an agreement to enhance Bee’ah’s new headquarters in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, with a sweeping array of artificial intelligence (AI) and smart building solutions powered by Microsoft.

Tata Steel to organise Sports Summer Camp from May 13 - 31, 2019 at the JRD Tata Sports Complex

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Sports Department, Tata Steel is all set to organize Summer Camp, 2019 at the JRD Tata Sports Complex. The Camp is scheduled during the period May 13-31, 2019.

Malaysia Airlines Partners With Expedia, Grab and Maxis to Offer a One-Stop Solution for Student Travel

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Malaysia Airlines today announced a partnership agreement with Brand Expedia, Grab and Maxis to offer further benefits to its MHexplorer product, the airline’s fully digitalized student travel programme.