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Keystone XL pipeline gets green light from US State Department
- April 03, 2017
Protesters also promise they will try to stop the project, which would help carry Alberta crude to US refineries. "This project is going to support almost 6,000 jobs during construction and over 400 full-time jobs in Alberta, while also providing access to new and existing USA markets", Notley said in a statement . (more...)
- April 03, 2017
Protesters also promise they will try to stop the project, which would help carry Alberta crude to US refineries. "This project is going to support almost 6,000 jobs during construction and over 400 full-time jobs in Alberta, while also providing access to new and existing USA markets", Notley said in a statement . (more...)
Congress alters notion of privacy in digital age
- April 03, 2017
Even after the Federal Trade Commission (which oversaw the privacy practices of ISPs before the FCC's net neutrality rules brought ISPs under FCC jurisdiction in 2015) updated its privacy regulations in 2012 to require ISPs and edge providers (Google, Facebook , Yahoo, etc.) get permission before collections sensitive information like health and financial data, ISPs were still able to collect and monetize browsing history and app usage data. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
Even after the Federal Trade Commission (which oversaw the privacy practices of ISPs before the FCC's net neutrality rules brought ISPs under FCC jurisdiction in 2015) updated its privacy regulations in 2012 to require ISPs and edge providers (Google, Facebook , Yahoo, etc.) get permission before collections sensitive information like health and financial data, ISPs were still able to collect and monetize browsing history and app usage data. (more...)
EU's chief Brexit negotiator defines terms of United Kingdom exit
- April 03, 2017
The announcement came shortly after Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker warned that Britain may have to abandon its hopes of a trade deal if it rejects the exit terms offered by the European Union, which could include a "divorce bill" of up to £50bn. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
The announcement came shortly after Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker warned that Britain may have to abandon its hopes of a trade deal if it rejects the exit terms offered by the European Union, which could include a "divorce bill" of up to £50bn. (more...)
Trump's former campaign chief offers to testify on Russian Federation
- April 03, 2017
Trump and his team's alleged ties to Russian Federation would "inevitably" be made public due to the FBI investigation , actions by Congress and a possible independent inquiry. The letter comes the same day the House Intelligence Committee chairman Rep. Devin Nunes announced Trump's former campaign chairman Paul Manafort has also agreed to come talk to the committee. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
Trump and his team's alleged ties to Russian Federation would "inevitably" be made public due to the FBI investigation , actions by Congress and a possible independent inquiry. The letter comes the same day the House Intelligence Committee chairman Rep. Devin Nunes announced Trump's former campaign chairman Paul Manafort has also agreed to come talk to the committee. (more...)
Senate GOP needs Pence to break tie on family planning funds
- April 03, 2017
President Trump is expected to sign the Title X measure, though his administration is yet to release a statement of intent on it. "That's why Senate Democrats vote NO". However, critics worry women who rely on clinics, such as Planned Parenthood, for basic health services will be hurt. "I have watched the Congress of the United States on television for eight weeks trying to rehab from spinal surgery - I know more about it than I knew about it when I was here", Isakson joked. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
President Trump is expected to sign the Title X measure, though his administration is yet to release a statement of intent on it. "That's why Senate Democrats vote NO". However, critics worry women who rely on clinics, such as Planned Parenthood, for basic health services will be hurt. "I have watched the Congress of the United States on television for eight weeks trying to rehab from spinal surgery - I know more about it than I knew about it when I was here", Isakson joked. (more...)
EPA chief is tongue-tied when asked about his climate change denial
- April 03, 2017
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt on Sunday defended the administration's positions on climate change and ending domestic energy policies that he said the Obama administration "just made up". The EPA re-evaluates pesticides every 15 years ; 2022 is likely the next time chlorpyrifos will be up for regulatory consideration. Pregnant women who lived near agricultural fields where chlorpyrifos was sprayed during their second trimester were three times more likely to ... (more...)
- April 03, 2017
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt on Sunday defended the administration's positions on climate change and ending domestic energy policies that he said the Obama administration "just made up". The EPA re-evaluates pesticides every 15 years ; 2022 is likely the next time chlorpyrifos will be up for regulatory consideration. Pregnant women who lived near agricultural fields where chlorpyrifos was sprayed during their second trimester were three times more likely to ... (more...)
FT: Totally' possible for U.S. to address North Korea threat alone
- April 03, 2017
The comments come ahead of Trump's planned summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the president's Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida. She warned that if North Korea launches an intercontinental ballistic missile, which could reach the USA, or conducts another test, "we are not just going to sit down and say, 'Oh, that they did it again'". (more...)
- April 03, 2017
The comments come ahead of Trump's planned summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the president's Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida. She warned that if North Korea launches an intercontinental ballistic missile, which could reach the USA, or conducts another test, "we are not just going to sit down and say, 'Oh, that they did it again'". (more...)
Saudi oil exports fall in Jan
- April 03, 2017
Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs analysts say OPEC will have a hard time getting its supply quota plan to re-balance the global market. If OPEC fails to agree to extend their production cuts for another six months, Iraq could be a major reason why. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs analysts say OPEC will have a hard time getting its supply quota plan to re-balance the global market. If OPEC fails to agree to extend their production cuts for another six months, Iraq could be a major reason why. (more...)
London terror attack suspect acted alone says police
- April 03, 2017
The middle-aged Muslim convert was born Adrian Elms and also called himself Adrian Russell Ajao. Scotland Yard's head of counter-terrorism Mark Rowley said detectives want to understand his "motivation, preparation and associates" and if he "either acted totally alone, inspired by terrorist propaganda, or if others have encouraged, supported or directed him". (more...)
- April 03, 2017
The middle-aged Muslim convert was born Adrian Elms and also called himself Adrian Russell Ajao. Scotland Yard's head of counter-terrorism Mark Rowley said detectives want to understand his "motivation, preparation and associates" and if he "either acted totally alone, inspired by terrorist propaganda, or if others have encouraged, supported or directed him". (more...)
U.S. ready to stand alone against North Korea, Trump says
- April 03, 2017
But analysts agree that North Korea is determined to make progress on its nuclear and missile programs. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson visited China last month to press North Korea's neighbor for help in mitigating that threat, and Trump is scheduled to host Chinese President Xi Jinping this week in the U.S., where he intends to bring the issue up. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
But analysts agree that North Korea is determined to make progress on its nuclear and missile programs. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson visited China last month to press North Korea's neighbor for help in mitigating that threat, and Trump is scheduled to host Chinese President Xi Jinping this week in the U.S., where he intends to bring the issue up. (more...)
Trump to name and shame trade 'cheats'
- April 03, 2017
White House press secretary Sean Spicer said Friday that the president wants Flynn to testify. "Under my administration, the theft of American prosperity will end", Trump said Friday. United States has massive trade deficits totaling more than $500 billion per annum with 16 countries, including China and India. Trump will host Chinese President Xi Jinping at his Florida estate next week, for meetings that are expected to focus intensely on trade between the leaders' two countries - and in ... (more...)
- April 03, 2017
White House press secretary Sean Spicer said Friday that the president wants Flynn to testify. "Under my administration, the theft of American prosperity will end", Trump said Friday. United States has massive trade deficits totaling more than $500 billion per annum with 16 countries, including China and India. Trump will host Chinese President Xi Jinping at his Florida estate next week, for meetings that are expected to focus intensely on trade between the leaders' two countries - and in ... (more...)
Trump signs twin orders to target trade deficits
- April 03, 2017
China was the biggest contributor to the $734-billion USA goods trade deficit a year ago, and the meeting "will be a very hard one" Trump said in a tweet. The report, he said, will examine whether deficits are being driven by things like cheating, specific trade obligations, lax enforcement and World Trade Organization rules. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
China was the biggest contributor to the $734-billion USA goods trade deficit a year ago, and the meeting "will be a very hard one" Trump said in a tweet. The report, he said, will examine whether deficits are being driven by things like cheating, specific trade obligations, lax enforcement and World Trade Organization rules. (more...)
Trump To Sign Executive Orders To Address US Trade Deficit
- April 03, 2017
Trump said at a White House signing ceremony that he and Xi were "going to get down to some serious business" next week and vowed that "the theft of American prosperity" by foreign countries would end. US exports to Thailand past year were worth $10.57 billion and imports totalled $29.49 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of $18.92 billion, according to US Census Bureau data. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
Trump said at a White House signing ceremony that he and Xi were "going to get down to some serious business" next week and vowed that "the theft of American prosperity" by foreign countries would end. US exports to Thailand past year were worth $10.57 billion and imports totalled $29.49 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of $18.92 billion, according to US Census Bureau data. (more...)
EPA Chief Sides With Dow Chemical to Keep Harmful Insecticide Legal
- April 03, 2017
As the EPA's new administrator, Scott Pruitt had a choice: side with this agency's own chemical safety experts, or pick the giant chemical manufacturer and drop the case. "It means that this important pest-management tool will remain available to growers, helping to ensure an abundant and affordable food supply for this nation and the world". (more...)
- April 03, 2017
As the EPA's new administrator, Scott Pruitt had a choice: side with this agency's own chemical safety experts, or pick the giant chemical manufacturer and drop the case. "It means that this important pest-management tool will remain available to growers, helping to ensure an abundant and affordable food supply for this nation and the world". (more...)
Disney's 'Beauty' to Be Screened in Malaysia With 'Gay Moment'
- April 03, 2017
On Tuesday (21Mar17) the studio released a statement to Reuters which read, "We are pleased to announce that Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast' has now been approved to be released in Malaysia with no cuts, with a PG-13 rating". Josh Gad, whose character Le Fou struggles with his sexuality throughout the film, said it was a shame the twist had been revealed , adding: "I hope that it's a surprise to audiences to some extent". (more...)
- April 03, 2017
On Tuesday (21Mar17) the studio released a statement to Reuters which read, "We are pleased to announce that Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast' has now been approved to be released in Malaysia with no cuts, with a PG-13 rating". Josh Gad, whose character Le Fou struggles with his sexuality throughout the film, said it was a shame the twist had been revealed , adding: "I hope that it's a surprise to audiences to some extent". (more...)
Boeing achieves first flight of Charleston-built 787-10
- April 02, 2017
The Boeing 787-10 prototype - completely made in SC - took to the air today ahead of schedule and under budget. At about 9:20 a.m., the -10 appeared before thousands of Boeing employees and guests and made a slow taxi/photo shoot before rounding the runway start point and commencing with its takeoff into a now clear and blue sky. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
The Boeing 787-10 prototype - completely made in SC - took to the air today ahead of schedule and under budget. At about 9:20 a.m., the -10 appeared before thousands of Boeing employees and guests and made a slow taxi/photo shoot before rounding the runway start point and commencing with its takeoff into a now clear and blue sky. (more...)
Trump's trade orders 'not about China'
- April 02, 2017
CHINESE President Xi Jinping's upcoming meeting with his United States counterpart Donald Trump will "go well" and both sides will strive for a positive outcome from the meeting, said former U.S. But the first order - which calls for a detailed report to track trade deficits by country and product - won't move the needle much, economists said. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
CHINESE President Xi Jinping's upcoming meeting with his United States counterpart Donald Trump will "go well" and both sides will strive for a positive outcome from the meeting, said former U.S. But the first order - which calls for a detailed report to track trade deficits by country and product - won't move the needle much, economists said. (more...)
Crystal Palace stun Chelsea
- April 02, 2017
Part of the reason behind it is also likely to be that Inter remain keen on appointing the former Juventus and Italy boss, but it's claimed that he is ready to move his family to London this summer as he settles into life with the Blues further. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
Part of the reason behind it is also likely to be that Inter remain keen on appointing the former Juventus and Italy boss, but it's claimed that he is ready to move his family to London this summer as he settles into life with the Blues further. (more...)
'Beijing not seeking to militarise South China Sea'
- April 02, 2017
They also agreed on an expansion of Australian beef exports to China - a deal that comes after Beijing halted imports of the meat from Brazil following revelations that beef had been shipped past its sell-by date. He said that China is not militarizing the dispute waters, but defense equipment had been placed on islands in the area to maintain "freedom of navigation". (more...)
- April 02, 2017
They also agreed on an expansion of Australian beef exports to China - a deal that comes after Beijing halted imports of the meat from Brazil following revelations that beef had been shipped past its sell-by date. He said that China is not militarizing the dispute waters, but defense equipment had been placed on islands in the area to maintain "freedom of navigation". (more...)
United Kingdom to launch Brexit process on March 29
- April 02, 2017
The first date on the agenda is likely to be an extraordinary summit involving the 27 countries that will remain in the EU. She has also stressed Britain's commitment to defending European security through North Atlantic Treaty Organisation. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
The first date on the agenda is likely to be an extraordinary summit involving the 27 countries that will remain in the EU. She has also stressed Britain's commitment to defending European security through North Atlantic Treaty Organisation. (more...)
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