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North Korea hails 'defence science warriors' in grand parade
- May 22, 2017
When asked by reporters in Beijing last week about Pyongyang's thoughts on Moon, Choe Son-hui, director general of North American affairs at North Korea's Foreign Ministry, said her country "would have to see". It has been working to develop a nuclear-tipped missile capable of striking the USA mainland. Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said the missile landed outside Japan's exclusive economic zone and no damage to ships or airplanes was reported. (more...)
- May 22, 2017
When asked by reporters in Beijing last week about Pyongyang's thoughts on Moon, Choe Son-hui, director general of North American affairs at North Korea's Foreign Ministry, said her country "would have to see". It has been working to develop a nuclear-tipped missile capable of striking the USA mainland. Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said the missile landed outside Japan's exclusive economic zone and no damage to ships or airplanes was reported. (more...)
Legend of Olynyk is Born Via Game-7 Heroics
- May 22, 2017
The Celtics' reserves scored 48 points to only five for the Wizards' bench, with Kelly Olynyk doing the majority of the damage. Beal led the Wizards , who have not reached the conference final since 1979, with 38 points, Otto Porter scored 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and John Wall had 18 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds. (more...)
- May 22, 2017
The Celtics' reserves scored 48 points to only five for the Wizards' bench, with Kelly Olynyk doing the majority of the damage. Beal led the Wizards , who have not reached the conference final since 1979, with 38 points, Otto Porter scored 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and John Wall had 18 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds. (more...)
Meghan Markle: Pippa Middleton wedding viewers searching for Suits star
- May 22, 2017
Pippa, younger sister of Kate, Britain's Duchess of Cambridge , was married in the small St Mark's Church in Englefield on Saturday (local time) surrounded by royals and celebrities. The colour, train and traditional veil had hallmarks of her sister's Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen gown. Princess Charlotte well and truly stole the show at her aunt Pippa's wedding as she acted as bridesmaid on her big day. (more...)
- May 22, 2017
Pippa, younger sister of Kate, Britain's Duchess of Cambridge , was married in the small St Mark's Church in Englefield on Saturday (local time) surrounded by royals and celebrities. The colour, train and traditional veil had hallmarks of her sister's Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen gown. Princess Charlotte well and truly stole the show at her aunt Pippa's wedding as she acted as bridesmaid on her big day. (more...)
Rallying - Ogier wins in Portugal for the fifth time
- May 21, 2017
The Spaniard came through the finish at the end of SS15 with damage to the rear-left of his auto, but completed the day with more than half a minute in hand over the fourth-place vehicle of Tanak. Fifth place went to Craig Breen driving for Citroen Total Abu Dhabi WRT while Elfyn Evans crossed the line in sixth place in yet another M-Sport Ford Fiesta RS. (more...)
- May 21, 2017
The Spaniard came through the finish at the end of SS15 with damage to the rear-left of his auto, but completed the day with more than half a minute in hand over the fourth-place vehicle of Tanak. Fifth place went to Craig Breen driving for Citroen Total Abu Dhabi WRT while Elfyn Evans crossed the line in sixth place in yet another M-Sport Ford Fiesta RS. (more...)
Dwayne Johnson, Tom Hanks serious about White House run
- May 21, 2017
Welcomed by legendary FTC members Alec Baldwin and Tom Hanks , Johnson took the opportunity to announce that, not only is he, indeed, running, but that he's picked out an equally beloved running mate-in Hanks . Alec Baldwin came to the stage to convince The Rock that he was the ideal pick for a running mate. He looked into the camera as the action-movie background music played. (more...)
- May 21, 2017
Welcomed by legendary FTC members Alec Baldwin and Tom Hanks , Johnson took the opportunity to announce that, not only is he, indeed, running, but that he's picked out an equally beloved running mate-in Hanks . Alec Baldwin came to the stage to convince The Rock that he was the ideal pick for a running mate. He looked into the camera as the action-movie background music played. (more...)
Cast member Vanessa Bayer leaving 'SNL'
- May 21, 2017
Since then, she has been known for her impersonations of Rihanna, Michelle Obama as well as Beyonce and Solange Knowles among others. Moynihan is slated to star in the CBS series " Me, Myself and I " following nine years on the show, while Bayer's departure came as a surprise ahead of the show's season finale on Saturday afternoon. (more...)
- May 21, 2017
Since then, she has been known for her impersonations of Rihanna, Michelle Obama as well as Beyonce and Solange Knowles among others. Moynihan is slated to star in the CBS series " Me, Myself and I " following nine years on the show, while Bayer's departure came as a surprise ahead of the show's season finale on Saturday afternoon. (more...)
New York Mets Notes: Team Suspends Matt Harvey Three Days Without Pay
- May 21, 2017
Adeiny Hechavarria led off the fourth with his first home run of the year before a two-out double by Christian Yelich mercifully ended Wilk's impromptu Met debut-Wilk was called up to start in place of the suspended Matt Harvey-after 3.2 innings. (more...)
- May 21, 2017
Adeiny Hechavarria led off the fourth with his first home run of the year before a two-out double by Christian Yelich mercifully ended Wilk's impromptu Met debut-Wilk was called up to start in place of the suspended Matt Harvey-after 3.2 innings. (more...)
Fanfare And Deals Dominate Trump's First Day In Saudi Arabia
- May 21, 2017
The heads of state will then be present for a joint meeting and the opening of Riyadh's new anti-terrorism centre. Despite some of his harsher anti-Muslim rhetoric during the 2016 presidential campaign (" I think Islam hates us ", he once said), Trump continued to receive a warm welcome from Arab leaders in the Saudi capital. (more...)
- May 21, 2017
The heads of state will then be present for a joint meeting and the opening of Riyadh's new anti-terrorism centre. Despite some of his harsher anti-Muslim rhetoric during the 2016 presidential campaign (" I think Islam hates us ", he once said), Trump continued to receive a warm welcome from Arab leaders in the Saudi capital. (more...)
Sweden drops Rape charges against Assange
- May 21, 2017
Nevertheless, he assured that he does not forgive or forget. The Swedish Prosecution Authority chief Marianne Ny said that the agency has "decided to discontinue the investigation" because neither Assange nor Ecuador would cooperate. Assange added that he is happy to engage with the US Justice Department . WikiLeaks also had a role in the 2016 US presidential campaign when it published emails written by Hillary Clinton's campaign officials. (more...)
- May 21, 2017
Nevertheless, he assured that he does not forgive or forget. The Swedish Prosecution Authority chief Marianne Ny said that the agency has "decided to discontinue the investigation" because neither Assange nor Ecuador would cooperate. Assange added that he is happy to engage with the US Justice Department . WikiLeaks also had a role in the 2016 US presidential campaign when it published emails written by Hillary Clinton's campaign officials. (more...)
Art Lovers! See the Basquiat Painting sold for $110Million at an Auction
- May 21, 2017
The 1982 " Untitled " artwork, depicting a face in the shape of a skull, was sold at auction by Sotheby's in Manhattan on Thursday night. Just 10 other pieces have ever sold for more than $100 million, according to Fortune . The painting, described as "Raw, uncensored, and fiercely magnificent" and an "incomparable masterwork" by Sotheby's, was acquired by Jerry and Emily Spiegel for $19,000 in 1984, and the couple kept it in their private collection and never exhibited it. (more...)
- May 21, 2017
The 1982 " Untitled " artwork, depicting a face in the shape of a skull, was sold at auction by Sotheby's in Manhattan on Thursday night. Just 10 other pieces have ever sold for more than $100 million, according to Fortune . The painting, described as "Raw, uncensored, and fiercely magnificent" and an "incomparable masterwork" by Sotheby's, was acquired by Jerry and Emily Spiegel for $19,000 in 1984, and the couple kept it in their private collection and never exhibited it. (more...)
Indian woman tops Everest twice in week, breaks record
- May 21, 2017
The death zone is notorious for its hard terrain and thin air, where low levels of oxygen heighten the risk of altitude sickness. Kamar and his guide reached the 8,850-meter-high (29,035-foot-high) summit on Saturday at around 1:30 p.m., which is considered late, and not many climbers were around when they were returning back, Sherpa said. (more...)
- May 21, 2017
The death zone is notorious for its hard terrain and thin air, where low levels of oxygen heighten the risk of altitude sickness. Kamar and his guide reached the 8,850-meter-high (29,035-foot-high) summit on Saturday at around 1:30 p.m., which is considered late, and not many climbers were around when they were returning back, Sherpa said. (more...)
Pippa Middleton's almost-royal wedding includes Prince George, Princess Charlotte
- May 21, 2017
Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge stands with her daughter Princess Charlotte, a bridesmaid, following the wedding of her sister Pippa Middleton to James Matthews at St Mark's Church in Englefield, Britain on May 20, 2017. Pippa and James married this morning at St Mark's Church, Englefield, West London in an intimate ceremony surrounded by their closest friends and family. (more...)
- May 21, 2017
Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge stands with her daughter Princess Charlotte, a bridesmaid, following the wedding of her sister Pippa Middleton to James Matthews at St Mark's Church in Englefield, Britain on May 20, 2017. Pippa and James married this morning at St Mark's Church, Englefield, West London in an intimate ceremony surrounded by their closest friends and family. (more...)
University employee becomes fourth American citizen now detained in North Korea
- May 21, 2017
The university was founded by evangelical Christians and opened in 2010 . "Obviously, this is concerning". Kim Hak-song worked at the Pyongyang University of Science and Technology (PUST) and was held on 6 May, state-run news agency KCNA said. (more...)
- May 21, 2017
The university was founded by evangelical Christians and opened in 2010 . "Obviously, this is concerning". Kim Hak-song worked at the Pyongyang University of Science and Technology (PUST) and was held on 6 May, state-run news agency KCNA said. (more...)
Cannes 2017: Screening of Netflix's 'Okja' stopped due to heckling
- May 21, 2017
In a statement posted on its official Twitter account, the festival said "a technical incident" had "disrupted the beginning of the screening". Perhaps the biggest talking point of the 70th Festival de Cannes is the inclusion of two Netflix Original feature films as part of the Palme d'Or nominees. (more...)
- May 21, 2017
In a statement posted on its official Twitter account, the festival said "a technical incident" had "disrupted the beginning of the screening". Perhaps the biggest talking point of the 70th Festival de Cannes is the inclusion of two Netflix Original feature films as part of the Palme d'Or nominees. (more...)
Korea Fires Missile in Latest Test, US and S. Korea Say
- May 21, 2017
Ambassador Kim In Ryong told reporters on Friday. The missile launched by North Korea flew about 500 kilometers (310 miles) and was believed to have landed in waters off its east coast, South Korea's military said. North Korea has attempted at least 10 missile launches on seven occasions since January. It has been working to develop a nuclear-tipped missile capable of striking the US mainland. (more...)
- May 21, 2017
Ambassador Kim In Ryong told reporters on Friday. The missile launched by North Korea flew about 500 kilometers (310 miles) and was believed to have landed in waters off its east coast, South Korea's military said. North Korea has attempted at least 10 missile launches on seven occasions since January. It has been working to develop a nuclear-tipped missile capable of striking the US mainland. (more...)
Garcia's 2 HRs, 6 RBIs lead Chicago's 16-1 rout of Seattle
- May 21, 2017
Pinch-hitter Guillermo Heredia's two-out single in the ninth inning scored Jarrod Dyson from second base to give the Seattle Mariners a 5-4 win over the White Sox on Thursday night. He homered again in the third to make it 5-0. "So you want to do good and do good things for your team". So you have to stay up the middle, trust your hands and you know, be focused. (more...)
- May 21, 2017
Pinch-hitter Guillermo Heredia's two-out single in the ninth inning scored Jarrod Dyson from second base to give the Seattle Mariners a 5-4 win over the White Sox on Thursday night. He homered again in the third to make it 5-0. "So you want to do good and do good things for your team". So you have to stay up the middle, trust your hands and you know, be focused. (more...)
My second innings is about doing what gives satisfaction: Sachin Tendulkar
- May 21, 2017
Dr Anjali Tendulkar, Mrs Kamalpreet Dhanoa and Mrs Rawat were also present at the screening. Anjali Tendulkar at screening (Ajay Kumar Gautam) The chief of air staff, Air Chief Marshall BS Dhanoa, also watched the film. Actor Mahesh has not shied away from openly admitting that he's looking forward to the Sachin Tendulkar based movie or that he is a huge admirer of the ace cricketer who he has previously referred to as "God". (more...)
- May 21, 2017
Dr Anjali Tendulkar, Mrs Kamalpreet Dhanoa and Mrs Rawat were also present at the screening. Anjali Tendulkar at screening (Ajay Kumar Gautam) The chief of air staff, Air Chief Marshall BS Dhanoa, also watched the film. Actor Mahesh has not shied away from openly admitting that he's looking forward to the Sachin Tendulkar based movie or that he is a huge admirer of the ace cricketer who he has previously referred to as "God". (more...)
Dangal china gross beats india gross
- May 21, 2017
The film could soon surpass the Rs 600 crores benchmark. Your Name had made $84 million in China past year, while Dangal reportedly crossed the $ 100 million mark on Saturday. The film's content has struck an emotional chord with the Chinese audience because like India, China, too, is a patriarchal society where boys are valued over girls, according to several reports . (more...)
- May 21, 2017
The film could soon surpass the Rs 600 crores benchmark. Your Name had made $84 million in China past year, while Dangal reportedly crossed the $ 100 million mark on Saturday. The film's content has struck an emotional chord with the Chinese audience because like India, China, too, is a patriarchal society where boys are valued over girls, according to several reports . (more...)
Paneerselvam meets Modi, discusses Tamil Nadu
- May 21, 2017
The source close to the actor told Indian Express that the meeting between PM Narendra Modi and Rajinikanth could be linked to PM's meet with former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam, which took place on Friday. He also insisted on funds for the Avinashi-Athikadavu project. Panneerselvam had broken away from the V.K. Sasikala-led AIADMK in February, saying that he had to make way for her to take the top spot at the party. (more...)
- May 21, 2017
The source close to the actor told Indian Express that the meeting between PM Narendra Modi and Rajinikanth could be linked to PM's meet with former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam, which took place on Friday. He also insisted on funds for the Avinashi-Athikadavu project. Panneerselvam had broken away from the V.K. Sasikala-led AIADMK in February, saying that he had to make way for her to take the top spot at the party. (more...)
Chelsea Manning has been liberated
- May 21, 2017
The former intelligence analyst in Iraq acknowledged leaking the materials, saying she wanted to expose what she considered to be the us military's disregard of the effects of war on civilians. National security hawks who said she did devastating damage to USA interests countered that the commutation was an outrageous act that set a unsafe precedent. (more...)
- May 21, 2017
The former intelligence analyst in Iraq acknowledged leaking the materials, saying she wanted to expose what she considered to be the us military's disregard of the effects of war on civilians. National security hawks who said she did devastating damage to USA interests countered that the commutation was an outrageous act that set a unsafe precedent. (more...)
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