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Rubio not optimistic on prospects of Middle East peace
- May 24, 2017
PRESIDENT MAHMOUD ABBAS , Palestinian Authority (through interpreter): Our fundamental problem is with the occupation and settlements, and failure of Israel to recognize the state of Palestine, in the same way we recognize it. It was the second time Trump has met with Abbas just this month. Trump, in line with Israel's positions on the Palestinian struggle against occupation, insisted that 'peace can never take root in a place where violence is tolerated, financed and even rewarded'. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
PRESIDENT MAHMOUD ABBAS , Palestinian Authority (through interpreter): Our fundamental problem is with the occupation and settlements, and failure of Israel to recognize the state of Palestine, in the same way we recognize it. It was the second time Trump has met with Abbas just this month. Trump, in line with Israel's positions on the Palestinian struggle against occupation, insisted that 'peace can never take root in a place where violence is tolerated, financed and even rewarded'. (more...)
Triple H Announces "The Mae Young Classic" Tournament
- May 24, 2017
ET. This summer's WWE women's tournament officially has its name. The unprecedented event will stream later this summer exclusively on WWE Network . The tournament has been labeled the Mae Young Classic after the late, great legendary female star. "The Mae Young Classic will mark a significant moment in the evolution of WWE". (more...)
- May 24, 2017
ET. This summer's WWE women's tournament officially has its name. The unprecedented event will stream later this summer exclusively on WWE Network . The tournament has been labeled the Mae Young Classic after the late, great legendary female star. "The Mae Young Classic will mark a significant moment in the evolution of WWE". (more...)
U.S. agency will not take action against CBS' 'Colbert' show
- May 24, 2017
While the FCC can take action against broadcasters for airing something deemed obscene at any time, networks are given a bit more leeway for content aired between 10 p.m. comedian launched one of his signature anti-Trump tirades, only this time he made a comment that many deemed to be offensive. While some conservative viewers argued that Colbert would never had made a similar joke about Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama, most of the complaints focused on the remark's perceived homophobic tone. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
While the FCC can take action against broadcasters for airing something deemed obscene at any time, networks are given a bit more leeway for content aired between 10 p.m. comedian launched one of his signature anti-Trump tirades, only this time he made a comment that many deemed to be offensive. While some conservative viewers argued that Colbert would never had made a similar joke about Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama, most of the complaints focused on the remark's perceived homophobic tone. (more...)
Ivanka Trump: I am excited to continue our trip in Israel
- May 24, 2017
Trump and his entourage, including daughter Ivanka and son-in-law Jared Kushner, arrived in Saudi Arabia on Saturday. When he met Abbas earlier this month in Washington, he stopped shortly of explicitly recommitting his administration to a two-state solution to the decades-old conflict, a long-standing foundation of USA policy . (more...)
- May 24, 2017
Trump and his entourage, including daughter Ivanka and son-in-law Jared Kushner, arrived in Saudi Arabia on Saturday. When he met Abbas earlier this month in Washington, he stopped shortly of explicitly recommitting his administration to a two-state solution to the decades-old conflict, a long-standing foundation of USA policy . (more...)
Dina Merrill, Actress, Heiress And Philanthropist, Dies At 93
- May 24, 2017
She and Hartley divided their time between their home in Palm Beach and East Hampton. Merill's cause of death was lewy body dementia according to family members. With her third husband, Ted Hartley, Merrill merged their company, Pavilion Communications, with RKO to form RKO Pictures , which made a number of feature films including Mighty Joe Young (with Disney). (more...)
- May 24, 2017
She and Hartley divided their time between their home in Palm Beach and East Hampton. Merill's cause of death was lewy body dementia according to family members. With her third husband, Ted Hartley, Merrill merged their company, Pavilion Communications, with RKO to form RKO Pictures , which made a number of feature films including Mighty Joe Young (with Disney). (more...)
Deadly Manchester blast after Ariana Grande concert: 5 things to know
- May 24, 2017
U.S. singer Ariana Grande had just finished a concert at the Manchester Arena, the largest indoor arena in Europe that can hold 21,000 people, when the blast occurred. from the bottom of my heart, i am so so sorry. i don't have words". "I don't want public unduly alarmed, this is a proportionate response", she said in an address on Tuesday evening. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
U.S. singer Ariana Grande had just finished a concert at the Manchester Arena, the largest indoor arena in Europe that can hold 21,000 people, when the blast occurred. from the bottom of my heart, i am so so sorry. i don't have words". "I don't want public unduly alarmed, this is a proportionate response", she said in an address on Tuesday evening. (more...)
Willdo everything to achieve Israel-Palestinian peace deal
- May 24, 2017
You are a true friend of Israel , and of the Jewish people. The fact that Mr. Trump is a Republican and surrounds himself with lifelong Zionists makes him seem even better positioned to twist Israel's arm. After his arrival in Israel yesterday from a weekend visit to Saudi Arabia, Trump said he had new reasons to hope that peace could be achieved in the Middle East .Trump met Monday with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem .Despite pledging during the campaign to ... (more...)
- May 24, 2017
You are a true friend of Israel , and of the Jewish people. The fact that Mr. Trump is a Republican and surrounds himself with lifelong Zionists makes him seem even better positioned to twist Israel's arm. After his arrival in Israel yesterday from a weekend visit to Saudi Arabia, Trump said he had new reasons to hope that peace could be achieved in the Middle East .Trump met Monday with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem .Despite pledging during the campaign to ... (more...)
Drake breaks record at Billboard Music Awards
- May 24, 2017
The singer and actress noted that she had been lucky to have a dream career for more than five decades, and at the age of 71, she said she can still hold a plank for five minutes. "It was not supposed to be part of the movie, period", Dion told Billboard backstage about My Heart Will Go On . Formerly a member of Fifth Harmony, Camila Cabello departed the group past year to pursue solo stardom, bringing her debut solo single Crying in the Club to the BBMAs. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
The singer and actress noted that she had been lucky to have a dream career for more than five decades, and at the age of 71, she said she can still hold a plank for five minutes. "It was not supposed to be part of the movie, period", Dion told Billboard backstage about My Heart Will Go On . Formerly a member of Fifth Harmony, Camila Cabello departed the group past year to pursue solo stardom, bringing her debut solo single Crying in the Club to the BBMAs. (more...)
Sea lion girl doing 'OK'
- May 24, 2017
If Bob Baziuk ever wanted publicity for his harbour's newly minted public wharf, he got it, following a dramatic video of a sea lion pulling a little girl under the Fraser River. The father said they are grateful for the help, but in the moment they were just trying to get the girl into dry clothes. Steveston Harbour Authority chair Robert Kiesman said he was disturbed by the adults' willingness to let children approach the powerful wild animal. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
If Bob Baziuk ever wanted publicity for his harbour's newly minted public wharf, he got it, following a dramatic video of a sea lion pulling a little girl under the Fraser River. The father said they are grateful for the help, but in the moment they were just trying to get the girl into dry clothes. Steveston Harbour Authority chair Robert Kiesman said he was disturbed by the adults' willingness to let children approach the powerful wild animal. (more...)
Trump arrives in Rome for Pope talks
- May 24, 2017
Trump's meeting with the head of the world's 1.2 billion Roman Catholics on Wednesday comes after the pair sparred at a distance on issues including migration, climate change and Islam. Around 100 mainly US expats voiced their own concerns in a square in Rome on Tuesday evening, chanting, "Love trumps hate", "Education not deportation" and "Trump, you're fired". (more...)
- May 24, 2017
Trump's meeting with the head of the world's 1.2 billion Roman Catholics on Wednesday comes after the pair sparred at a distance on issues including migration, climate change and Islam. Around 100 mainly US expats voiced their own concerns in a square in Rome on Tuesday evening, chanting, "Love trumps hate", "Education not deportation" and "Trump, you're fired". (more...)
Top Gun 2 is 'definitely happening', says Tom Cruise
- May 24, 2017
Asked by a Channel Seven breakfast TV host about whether a second instalment of the action drama was on the cards, he replied: "Yes, it's true". "I'm going to start filming it probably in the next year". In 2015, the United States Library of Congress selected the film for preservation in the National Film Registry, finding it "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". (more...)
- May 24, 2017
Asked by a Channel Seven breakfast TV host about whether a second instalment of the action drama was on the cards, he replied: "Yes, it's true". "I'm going to start filming it probably in the next year". In 2015, the United States Library of Congress selected the film for preservation in the National Film Registry, finding it "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". (more...)
Big Boi Unveils Video For Mic Jack Featuring Adam Levine
- May 24, 2017
In the end, Big Boi realizes he's been at the wrong dry cleaner all along. Next month, Big Boi will drop his first solo album in almost five years, and he's ramping up excitement with a video for his funky, Adam Levine-assisted " Mic Jack ". (more...)
- May 24, 2017
In the end, Big Boi realizes he's been at the wrong dry cleaner all along. Next month, Big Boi will drop his first solo album in almost five years, and he's ramping up excitement with a video for his funky, Adam Levine-assisted " Mic Jack ". (more...)
Star Wars: The Last Jedi Vanity Fair Covers Revealed!
- May 24, 2017
Vanity Fair teased the new covers online. And finally, the fourth with the late Carrie Fisher . Fans are also shipping Poe and Finn as the first openly gay couple in the Star Wars saga - could this picture be more representative than we at first thought? Scoring her own solo cover as General Leia Organa is the late Carrie Fisher , with a second cover featuring (the last!?) Jedi duo Luke Skywalker and Rey - aka Mark Hamill and Daisy Ridley . (more...)
- May 24, 2017
Vanity Fair teased the new covers online. And finally, the fourth with the late Carrie Fisher . Fans are also shipping Poe and Finn as the first openly gay couple in the Star Wars saga - could this picture be more representative than we at first thought? Scoring her own solo cover as General Leia Organa is the late Carrie Fisher , with a second cover featuring (the last!?) Jedi duo Luke Skywalker and Rey - aka Mark Hamill and Daisy Ridley . (more...)
Kris Jenner and Kourtney Kardashian Offer to Be Surrogates to Kim Kardashian
- May 24, 2017
When Kris told her kids the news, Kim responded: "Do you want to carry mine?" After hearing the news, Kim, who's made no secret about desperately wanting a third child of her own (but can't carry one), said , "Do you want to carry mine?" Jenner admitted she could not produce another egg, but was told that she could carry a baby. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
When Kris told her kids the news, Kim responded: "Do you want to carry mine?" After hearing the news, Kim, who's made no secret about desperately wanting a third child of her own (but can't carry one), said , "Do you want to carry mine?" Jenner admitted she could not produce another egg, but was told that she could carry a baby. (more...)
Calgary's Jinder Mahal takes WWE Championship
- May 24, 2017
WWE Backlash is this Sunday, and the card is shaping up to include some potential classics in the works, if all goes well for the competitors involved. His character is exhausted, but he can still go in the ring when motivated, and this has the potential to be a great match . This is about the highly anticipated in-ring debut of Nakamura, who I am sure will receive a grand ovation from the Chicago fans. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
WWE Backlash is this Sunday, and the card is shaping up to include some potential classics in the works, if all goes well for the competitors involved. His character is exhausted, but he can still go in the ring when motivated, and this has the potential to be a great match . This is about the highly anticipated in-ring debut of Nakamura, who I am sure will receive a grand ovation from the Chicago fans. (more...)
Trump Heads to Israel, Pursues 'Ultimate Deal' of Peace
- May 24, 2017
The nuclear agreement Mr Rouhani's government reached with global powers in 2015, under which most worldwide sanctions have been lifted in return for Iran curbing its nuclear programme, is likely to remain safe. Trump has also retreated from a campaign pledge to move the U.S. Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, bending to the same diplomatic and security concerns as other presidents who have made similar promises. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
The nuclear agreement Mr Rouhani's government reached with global powers in 2015, under which most worldwide sanctions have been lifted in return for Iran curbing its nuclear programme, is likely to remain safe. Trump has also retreated from a campaign pledge to move the U.S. Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, bending to the same diplomatic and security concerns as other presidents who have made similar promises. (more...)
India finalizes four GST rates for services
- May 24, 2017
Tooth paste, hair oil, soaps will be taxed at 18 per cent, instead of the current 28 per cent. The GST ( Goods and Services Tax ) Council met on Friday in Srinagar and finalized tax rates for services such as Restaurant, Movie ticket rates, phone bills, vehicle purchases etc. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
Tooth paste, hair oil, soaps will be taxed at 18 per cent, instead of the current 28 per cent. The GST ( Goods and Services Tax ) Council met on Friday in Srinagar and finalized tax rates for services such as Restaurant, Movie ticket rates, phone bills, vehicle purchases etc. (more...)
With 13 trophies, Drake dominates Billboard Music Awards
- May 24, 2017
Making his way on stage for his third victory, the Top 200 Billboard Album with Views , Drake used his award acceptance speech this time to send nods to fellow A-listers. Do you believe in life after love? "I've had so much help". Not only did Drake clean up in the award department he put on one hell of a show. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
Making his way on stage for his third victory, the Top 200 Billboard Album with Views , Drake used his award acceptance speech this time to send nods to fellow A-listers. Do you believe in life after love? "I've had so much help". Not only did Drake clean up in the award department he put on one hell of a show. (more...)
Patty Jenkins Highlights Importance Of Telling Wonder Woman's Origin Story
- May 24, 2017
Creating an effective and relatable origin was why Patty Jenkins initially signed on to direct and was a significant part of her pitch. When it came to Chris Pine's character, Steve Trevor, Jenkins said she drew from Indiana Jones: "He stays a man, is amusing, and is like an everyman that we love and we root for, but one that's actually not uncomfortable adjusting to a new, different kind of woman". (more...)
- May 24, 2017
Creating an effective and relatable origin was why Patty Jenkins initially signed on to direct and was a significant part of her pitch. When it came to Chris Pine's character, Steve Trevor, Jenkins said she drew from Indiana Jones: "He stays a man, is amusing, and is like an everyman that we love and we root for, but one that's actually not uncomfortable adjusting to a new, different kind of woman". (more...)
Cher Turns Back Time at The 2017 BBMAs
- May 24, 2017
Back in her vintage black motorcycle jacket, lace bodysuit, knee-high boots and huge curly wig, Cher ran through her 1989 classic " If I Could Turn Back Time ". Rocking a Stephane Rolland haute couture gown with enormous sleeves, she sang the tune as scenes from the iconic film played on the big screen. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
Back in her vintage black motorcycle jacket, lace bodysuit, knee-high boots and huge curly wig, Cher ran through her 1989 classic " If I Could Turn Back Time ". Rocking a Stephane Rolland haute couture gown with enormous sleeves, she sang the tune as scenes from the iconic film played on the big screen. (more...)
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