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Second suspect arrested over Stockholm truck attack
- April 10, 2017
Kuwait National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanem sent a cable of condolences to his Swedish counterpart Urban Ahlin on Friday following the deadly truck attack in Stockholm . Steve Eklund, an office worker a few blocks away from where the accident occurred, said Sweden's immigration policy had gone wrong. "We don't respond with fear, we respond with love", read one poster held by a woman wearing a headscarf. (more...)
- April 10, 2017
Kuwait National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanem sent a cable of condolences to his Swedish counterpart Urban Ahlin on Friday following the deadly truck attack in Stockholm . Steve Eklund, an office worker a few blocks away from where the accident occurred, said Sweden's immigration policy had gone wrong. "We don't respond with fear, we respond with love", read one poster held by a woman wearing a headscarf. (more...)
First Victim of Friday Stockholm Attack Identified as 11-Year-Old Girl
- April 10, 2017
A Downing Street spokesman said: "She was clear that the United Kingdom stands fi rmly by Sweden's side". "A wonderful husband, son, father, brother and close friend to many". Nine of the injured - eight adults and one child - are still being treated in three different hospitals in the city, the Stockholm County Council said Saturday. (more...)
- April 10, 2017
A Downing Street spokesman said: "She was clear that the United Kingdom stands fi rmly by Sweden's side". "A wonderful husband, son, father, brother and close friend to many". Nine of the injured - eight adults and one child - are still being treated in three different hospitals in the city, the Stockholm County Council said Saturday. (more...)
Can Fox News Stay Silence On O'Reilly?
- April 10, 2017
By continuing to advertise on Fox News, companies aren't living up to their commitment to fight "any and all forms of sexual harassment". If she or any other woman spoke out about his behavior, the Times reports , he pledged to make her "pay so dearly that [she'd] wish she'd never been born". (more...)
- April 10, 2017
By continuing to advertise on Fox News, companies aren't living up to their commitment to fight "any and all forms of sexual harassment". If she or any other woman spoke out about his behavior, the Times reports , he pledged to make her "pay so dearly that [she'd] wish she'd never been born". (more...)
Trudeau, dignitaries pay homage to fallen Canadian soldiers at Vimy Ridge
- April 10, 2017
Trudeau was to be joined at a ceremony at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial by French President Francois Hollande and Britain's Prince Charles and his sons Princes William and Harry. They succeeded where other armies had failed - but at a great cost. The ceremony was held at the grand war memorial that marks the site of the battle and is a revered national symbol, is on the back of Canada's $20 bill to this day. (more...)
- April 10, 2017
Trudeau was to be joined at a ceremony at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial by French President Francois Hollande and Britain's Prince Charles and his sons Princes William and Harry. They succeeded where other armies had failed - but at a great cost. The ceremony was held at the grand war memorial that marks the site of the battle and is a revered national symbol, is on the back of Canada's $20 bill to this day. (more...)
Trump orders Syria strike to send message to USA enemies
- April 09, 2017
Russian Federation maintains a close political and military alliance with the Assad government and has been implicated in numerous attacks against Syrians opposed to Assad's rule, though Moscow adamantly denies such claims. In a letter Saturday to Congress, Trump officially explained his rationale for getting America involved more forcefully in Syria. He said: "There is no indication the Russians are changing their behaviour towards the United States in response to the attack". (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Russian Federation maintains a close political and military alliance with the Assad government and has been implicated in numerous attacks against Syrians opposed to Assad's rule, though Moscow adamantly denies such claims. In a letter Saturday to Congress, Trump officially explained his rationale for getting America involved more forcefully in Syria. He said: "There is no indication the Russians are changing their behaviour towards the United States in response to the attack". (more...)
Governor Brown lifts drought emergency, retains prohibition on wasteful practices
- April 09, 2017
Although the Drought State of Emergency is over, the governor wants Californians to maintain water reporting requirements and prohibitions on wasteful practices, such as watering during or right after it rains. New rules are expected to permanently ban wasteful practices, such as hosing off sidewalks and watering landscapes in the days after it rains. "Careful, sparing use of water from backyards to businesses and farm fields will help us endure the next inevitable drought". (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Although the Drought State of Emergency is over, the governor wants Californians to maintain water reporting requirements and prohibitions on wasteful practices, such as watering during or right after it rains. New rules are expected to permanently ban wasteful practices, such as hosing off sidewalks and watering landscapes in the days after it rains. "Careful, sparing use of water from backyards to businesses and farm fields will help us endure the next inevitable drought". (more...)
OPEC deal: How long can oil producers maintain reduced output?
- April 09, 2017
Oil is now trading at $48.25 in a light trading volume of 1778, near support 47.00. The reason for this change of wording was not immediately clear. OPEC may be feeling the squeeze to do more to prop up prices. Because of soaring U.S. output and the cuts by OPEC, the discount of U.S. WTI crude prices to global Brent crude has grown to around $2.90 per barrel, heading for its widest close since late 2015, encouraging more sales of U.S. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Oil is now trading at $48.25 in a light trading volume of 1778, near support 47.00. The reason for this change of wording was not immediately clear. OPEC may be feeling the squeeze to do more to prop up prices. Because of soaring U.S. output and the cuts by OPEC, the discount of U.S. WTI crude prices to global Brent crude has grown to around $2.90 per barrel, heading for its widest close since late 2015, encouraging more sales of U.S. (more...)
In rebuke to Trump, GE chief says 'climate change is real'
- April 09, 2017
But critics of the president's action point to the clean-energy sector as one of the fastest-growing sources of new jobs in the country. In a blog post to employees Wednesday, Immelt highlighted the administration's move and said climate change "should be addressed on a global basis through multi-national agreements" such as the 2015 Paris Agreement. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
But critics of the president's action point to the clean-energy sector as one of the fastest-growing sources of new jobs in the country. In a blog post to employees Wednesday, Immelt highlighted the administration's move and said climate change "should be addressed on a global basis through multi-national agreements" such as the 2015 Paris Agreement. (more...)
Newcastle United reveal cost of 'financially challenging' season
- April 09, 2017
And Benitez has revealed the newest set-back actually occurred in Gayle's other leg and indicated that "it's too early" to say for definite if the striker would miss the rest of the campaign. The club yesterday (6 April 2017) revealed their financial results for the 2015/16 season, with profits plummeting and turnover falling. In the context of this spend, relegation was unacceptable and totally unexpected. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
And Benitez has revealed the newest set-back actually occurred in Gayle's other leg and indicated that "it's too early" to say for definite if the striker would miss the rest of the campaign. The club yesterday (6 April 2017) revealed their financial results for the 2015/16 season, with profits plummeting and turnover falling. In the context of this spend, relegation was unacceptable and totally unexpected. (more...)
Trial to resume in barracks ambush trial after suspect falls
- April 09, 2017
Bryon K. Dickson II, 38, of Dunmore, and severely wounding Trooper Alex T. Douglass, 34, of Olyphant, by firing four shots from a high-powered rifle at the Blooming Grove state police barracks on September 12, 2014. Pike County District Attorney Ray Tonkin called 12 witnesses to the stand Wednesday. "I've been shot. Drag me inside", he managed to say, Palmer testified. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Bryon K. Dickson II, 38, of Dunmore, and severely wounding Trooper Alex T. Douglass, 34, of Olyphant, by firing four shots from a high-powered rifle at the Blooming Grove state police barracks on September 12, 2014. Pike County District Attorney Ray Tonkin called 12 witnesses to the stand Wednesday. "I've been shot. Drag me inside", he managed to say, Palmer testified. (more...)
5 things to know about the gender pay gap
- April 09, 2017
But, as Ellen McGirt points out on Fortune , April 4 is not truly Equal Pay Day for all women. Why? "We see more men negotiate their salaries more than women, and it's an important for women to be empowered to do that", said Davenport, "It's okay for us to say 'I deserve more". (more...)
- April 09, 2017
But, as Ellen McGirt points out on Fortune , April 4 is not truly Equal Pay Day for all women. Why? "We see more men negotiate their salaries more than women, and it's an important for women to be empowered to do that", said Davenport, "It's okay for us to say 'I deserve more". (more...)
United says "your leggings are welcome"
- April 09, 2017
Shannon Watts , founder of the anti-gun violence group Moms Demand Action, first highlighted the incident in a series of tweets saying she saw a gate agent force the girls to change or wear dresses over the leggings or they would not be permitted to board. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Shannon Watts , founder of the anti-gun violence group Moms Demand Action, first highlighted the incident in a series of tweets saying she saw a gate agent force the girls to change or wear dresses over the leggings or they would not be permitted to board. (more...)
Letterman subbing for Neil Young at Hall of Fame gala
- April 09, 2017
Add Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder to the list of people who would likely vote for Chance The Rapper should he decide to run for office in Chicago. "That's right - Tupac got Snoop Dogg smoking blunts", he said to laughs from the audience. Letterman joins a roster that includes fellow presenters Snoop Dogg , Pharrell Williams , Dhani Harrison , Train's Pat Monahan , Jackson Browne and Rush members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson , who will fete the newest class of inductees at Friday's ... (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Add Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder to the list of people who would likely vote for Chance The Rapper should he decide to run for office in Chicago. "That's right - Tupac got Snoop Dogg smoking blunts", he said to laughs from the audience. Letterman joins a roster that includes fellow presenters Snoop Dogg , Pharrell Williams , Dhani Harrison , Train's Pat Monahan , Jackson Browne and Rush members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson , who will fete the newest class of inductees at Friday's ... (more...)
US Navy sends strike group toward Korean peninsula
- April 09, 2017
The Navy announced Saturday that President Trump has sent a fleet of US warships, including an aircraft carrier, two destroyers, and a cruiser, towards the Korean Peninsula. He said Trump and Chinese president Xi Jinping had agreed that North Korea's pattern of "provocative behavior" was unacceptable and the USA was acting accordingly. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
The Navy announced Saturday that President Trump has sent a fleet of US warships, including an aircraft carrier, two destroyers, and a cruiser, towards the Korean Peninsula. He said Trump and Chinese president Xi Jinping had agreed that North Korea's pattern of "provocative behavior" was unacceptable and the USA was acting accordingly. (more...)
The O'Reilly Factor faces exodus of advertisers over sexual harassment scandal
- April 09, 2017
But it seems that the damage has been done: On Monday and Tuesday, a group of high-profile advertisers (including Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, BMW , GlaxoSmithKline , Allstate , Constant Contact , Untuckit , Lexus , and Sanofi Consumer HealthCare) pulled their commercial spots from The O'Reilly Factor until further notice. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
But it seems that the damage has been done: On Monday and Tuesday, a group of high-profile advertisers (including Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, BMW , GlaxoSmithKline , Allstate , Constant Contact , Untuckit , Lexus , and Sanofi Consumer HealthCare) pulled their commercial spots from The O'Reilly Factor until further notice. (more...)
Rubio hopes Trump reconsiders ISIS focus in Syria strategy
- April 09, 2017
President Donald Trump's top advisers took to today television talk shows to set the stage for a diplomatic confrontation in Moscow this week when US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson meets with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. "Even if you destroy ISIS, it'll be al Nusra and that new coalition", he said. The U.S. has been "quite clear with the regime in Pyongyang" that it needs to cease all weapons testing "before we can think about having further talks with them", he said. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
President Donald Trump's top advisers took to today television talk shows to set the stage for a diplomatic confrontation in Moscow this week when US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson meets with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. "Even if you destroy ISIS, it'll be al Nusra and that new coalition", he said. The U.S. has been "quite clear with the regime in Pyongyang" that it needs to cease all weapons testing "before we can think about having further talks with them", he said. (more...)
Uber restarts self-driving passenger pilots in Arizona and Pittsburgh
- April 09, 2017
Uber on Monday said its self-driving cars were being put back in action on roads after a weekend crash prompted the ridesharing giant to halt testing. Uber said the images appeared to be from the Tempe crash scene. The company said it was confident in returning the vehicles to the road on Monday. Two safety drivers were in the vehicle at the time, but neither of them were seriously injured. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Uber on Monday said its self-driving cars were being put back in action on roads after a weekend crash prompted the ridesharing giant to halt testing. Uber said the images appeared to be from the Tempe crash scene. The company said it was confident in returning the vehicles to the road on Monday. Two safety drivers were in the vehicle at the time, but neither of them were seriously injured. (more...)
Assad says U.S. missile strike failed to achieve goal
- April 09, 2017
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said Sunday that the recent US missile attack on a Syrian air base failed in achieving its objective, the state-run SANA news agency reported Sunday. Putin called for the strengthening of unilateral and multilateral cooperation among Iran and regional countries to fight terrorists. U.S. warships deployed to the eastern Mediterranean launched a barrage of 59 Tomahawk missiles against Shayrat Airfield, southeast of the western Syrian city of Homs, on Friday. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said Sunday that the recent US missile attack on a Syrian air base failed in achieving its objective, the state-run SANA news agency reported Sunday. Putin called for the strengthening of unilateral and multilateral cooperation among Iran and regional countries to fight terrorists. U.S. warships deployed to the eastern Mediterranean launched a barrage of 59 Tomahawk missiles against Shayrat Airfield, southeast of the western Syrian city of Homs, on Friday. (more...)
Church Explosion In Egypt Leaves At Least 21 Dead, Dozens Injured
- April 09, 2017
In his Palm Sunday Mass at the Vatican, Pope Francis condemned the attack. The interior ministry said one of the explosions was in Mar Gerges church in Tanta, a city in the north of Egypt in the Nile Delta, located between Cairo and Alexandria. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
In his Palm Sunday Mass at the Vatican, Pope Francis condemned the attack. The interior ministry said one of the explosions was in Mar Gerges church in Tanta, a city in the north of Egypt in the Nile Delta, located between Cairo and Alexandria. (more...)
Hazard: Leaders Chelsea must 'believe in everything'
- April 09, 2017
Middlesbrough edged a step closer to relinquishing their Premier League status on Saturday as they played out a goalless draw with Burnley at the Riverside. But Bournemouth, who had already hit the post, got back into the contest through Joshua King's long-range deflected effort. A tough afternoon for Bournemouth, who were excellent at times, none more than King, the former United academy boy who looked well-matched even against the global defenders in Chelsea's side. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Middlesbrough edged a step closer to relinquishing their Premier League status on Saturday as they played out a goalless draw with Burnley at the Riverside. But Bournemouth, who had already hit the post, got back into the contest through Joshua King's long-range deflected effort. A tough afternoon for Bournemouth, who were excellent at times, none more than King, the former United academy boy who looked well-matched even against the global defenders in Chelsea's side. (more...)
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