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Donald Trump Gets Heated Defending Campaign Manager Facing Criminal Charges
- March 31, 2016
Robertson's claim that Fields, a credentialed reporter, rushed Trump conflicts with a police report that found that the presidential candidate was taking questions from the press and signing autographs at the time . She had a pen in her hand, which could have been a knife, it could have been just a pen, which is very risky. "There's a lot of things I think are in dispute here". (more...)
- March 31, 2016
Robertson's claim that Fields, a credentialed reporter, rushed Trump conflicts with a police report that found that the presidential candidate was taking questions from the press and signing autographs at the time . She had a pen in her hand, which could have been a knife, it could have been just a pen, which is very risky. "There's a lot of things I think are in dispute here". (more...)
No charges in Jamar Clark death
- March 31, 2016
In a statement , Schwarze's attorney Fred Bruno said , in part, "The scientific evidence and objective witness statements now conclusively show that Mr. Clark's blood was found on one side of the cuffs, Freeman said, corroborating the officers' statements that Clark had not been handcuffed. He died at a hospital a day later. (more...)
- March 31, 2016
In a statement , Schwarze's attorney Fred Bruno said , in part, "The scientific evidence and objective witness statements now conclusively show that Mr. Clark's blood was found on one side of the cuffs, Freeman said, corroborating the officers' statements that Clark had not been handcuffed. He died at a hospital a day later. (more...)
Teen Girl Sexually Assaulted, Pepper-Sprayed at Trump Rally
- March 31, 2016
Both women were taken to local hospitals for treatment. Police are investigating claims that a teenage girl was pepper-sprayed and sexually assaulted while attending a Donald Trump rally. But the man, who is also visible in the video, can be seen denying the accusation, putting his hands up in the air and muttering the words "I never touched her" under his breath. (more...)
- March 31, 2016
Both women were taken to local hospitals for treatment. Police are investigating claims that a teenage girl was pepper-sprayed and sexually assaulted while attending a Donald Trump rally. But the man, who is also visible in the video, can be seen denying the accusation, putting his hands up in the air and muttering the words "I never touched her" under his breath. (more...)
Malaysia Airlines' bid to throw out MH370 lawsuit dismissed by court
- March 31, 2016
The government is seeking approval from the governments of Mozambique and South Africa to allow a more comprehensive and focused pursuit for debris from MH370 along the countries' shorelines. So far six pieces of aircraft debris have been found and are believed to be linked to MH370 which went missing on March 8, 2014 while heading to Beijing, China from Kuala Lumpur with 239 passengers and crew. (more...)
- March 31, 2016
The government is seeking approval from the governments of Mozambique and South Africa to allow a more comprehensive and focused pursuit for debris from MH370 along the countries' shorelines. So far six pieces of aircraft debris have been found and are believed to be linked to MH370 which went missing on March 8, 2014 while heading to Beijing, China from Kuala Lumpur with 239 passengers and crew. (more...)
McAuliffe Vetoes Bill to Block State Funds for Planned Parenthood
- March 31, 2016
Exceptions were included for rape, incest, and major fetal abnormalities. McAuliffe said businesses and job-creators do not want to do business in states that "appear more concerned with demonizing people than with creating a strong business climate". (more...)
- March 31, 2016
Exceptions were included for rape, incest, and major fetal abnormalities. McAuliffe said businesses and job-creators do not want to do business in states that "appear more concerned with demonizing people than with creating a strong business climate". (more...)
Pakistan, Iran to boost bilateral cooperation
- March 31, 2016
It should be noted that it's Rouhani's first visit to Pakistan as the President of Iran, IRNA reports. According to Radio Pakistan, Iranian President will meet Presdient Mamnoon Hussain and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to discuss worldwide issues of mutual interest and talks on regional cooperation. (more...)
- March 31, 2016
It should be noted that it's Rouhani's first visit to Pakistan as the President of Iran, IRNA reports. According to Radio Pakistan, Iranian President will meet Presdient Mamnoon Hussain and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to discuss worldwide issues of mutual interest and talks on regional cooperation. (more...)
Utah plays doctor, legislates anesthesia for abortions at 20 weeks and beyond
- March 31, 2016
Sean Esplin of Intermountain Healthcare in Utah. The law also stipulates that a practitioner must inform a woman face-to-face at least 72 hours before the procedure that "an unborn child who is at least 20 weeks gestational age may be capable of experiencing pain during an abortion", a claim which has not held up to scientific scrutiny . (more...)
- March 31, 2016
Sean Esplin of Intermountain Healthcare in Utah. The law also stipulates that a practitioner must inform a woman face-to-face at least 72 hours before the procedure that "an unborn child who is at least 20 weeks gestational age may be capable of experiencing pain during an abortion", a claim which has not held up to scientific scrutiny . (more...)
Utah passes 'fetal pain' abortion law
- March 31, 2016
Utah has essentially amended a law that required that women be offered anesthesia for the fetus, she says , a law that has also shown up in Arkansas, Minnesota, Missouri, and Oklahoma. The Utah law defines abortion as the intentional termination or attempted termination of human pregnancy after the implantation of a fertilized ovum through a medical procedure carried out by a physician or a substance under the supervision of a physician. (more...)
- March 31, 2016
Utah has essentially amended a law that required that women be offered anesthesia for the fetus, she says , a law that has also shown up in Arkansas, Minnesota, Missouri, and Oklahoma. The Utah law defines abortion as the intentional termination or attempted termination of human pregnancy after the implantation of a fertilized ovum through a medical procedure carried out by a physician or a substance under the supervision of a physician. (more...)
Aung San Suu Kyi to serve as Myanmar's foreign minister
- March 31, 2016
In his first public speech to Parliament since having his nomination confirmed last week, he said that now "a lot of different ministries scattered around" are doing duplicate work, and that he intends to combine them so their number will come down from 36 to 21. (more...)
- March 31, 2016
In his first public speech to Parliament since having his nomination confirmed last week, he said that now "a lot of different ministries scattered around" are doing duplicate work, and that he intends to combine them so their number will come down from 36 to 21. (more...)
No charges for Minneapolis police in fatal shooting of Jamar Clark
- March 31, 2016
Police claim that Jamar Clark, 24, was shot by Officer Dustin Schwarze after Clark's altercation with another officer, Mike Ringgenberg, just steps away from the precinct headquarters. Clark was shot in the head. Freeman said DNA evidence from Clark was found on the grip of Ringgenberg's gun. Freeman said Clark told Schwarze, " I'm ready to die ", but only the police heard the comment. (more...)
- March 31, 2016
Police claim that Jamar Clark, 24, was shot by Officer Dustin Schwarze after Clark's altercation with another officer, Mike Ringgenberg, just steps away from the precinct headquarters. Clark was shot in the head. Freeman said DNA evidence from Clark was found on the grip of Ringgenberg's gun. Freeman said Clark told Schwarze, " I'm ready to die ", but only the police heard the comment. (more...)
Deny soil to RAW, Pakistan tells Iran
- March 31, 2016
On Friday, the Pakistani premier said Pakistan would open two new crossing points on its border with Iran, helping to encourage trade hampered by years of Western sanctions against Tehran. A flurry of senior Saudi officials sought to court Islamabad in visits over the past year, while the Iranian foreign minister has also been a frequent visitor. (more...)
- March 31, 2016
On Friday, the Pakistani premier said Pakistan would open two new crossing points on its border with Iran, helping to encourage trade hampered by years of Western sanctions against Tehran. A flurry of senior Saudi officials sought to court Islamabad in visits over the past year, while the Iranian foreign minister has also been a frequent visitor. (more...)
Obama speech to Cubans aims at burying cold war tensions
- March 31, 2016
Obama, the first United States president to visit Cuba in 88 years, hailed a "new day" - a "nuevo dia", as he said - in relations between the former Cold War foes. For one thing, unlike on Obama's arrival, Castro was on hand at the airport to bid the U.S. leader farewell, giving him an enthusiastic handshake at the bottom of Air Force One's stairway. (more...)
- March 31, 2016
Obama, the first United States president to visit Cuba in 88 years, hailed a "new day" - a "nuevo dia", as he said - in relations between the former Cold War foes. For one thing, unlike on Obama's arrival, Castro was on hand at the airport to bid the U.S. leader farewell, giving him an enthusiastic handshake at the bottom of Air Force One's stairway. (more...)
Myanmar president to appoint 18 Cabinet ministers including Aung San Suu Kyi
- March 31, 2016
Suu Kyi has been unable to take the presidential post due to a clause in the constitution - that many suspect was aimed at her - banning anyone with foreign relatives occupying the position. U Pe Myint, a noted writer, appears lined up for minister of information, with decisions needed to be taken on the future of state-owned newspapers and liberalisation of the broadcasting sector. (more...)
- March 31, 2016
Suu Kyi has been unable to take the presidential post due to a clause in the constitution - that many suspect was aimed at her - banning anyone with foreign relatives occupying the position. U Pe Myint, a noted writer, appears lined up for minister of information, with decisions needed to be taken on the future of state-owned newspapers and liberalisation of the broadcasting sector. (more...)
Sanders Edges Out Clinton In Wisconsin
- March 31, 2016
NY will hold its primaries on April 19. We don't all sound the same either. "Nobody dreams bigger than we do", Clinton said , referring to the state as her home. And in her remarks, Clinton said she was "once again", asking for New Yorkers' votes. Alexandra Rosenmann is an AlterNet associate editor. "She may not always tawk like we Brooklynites tawk , but when she speaks out, she changes minds, she changes hearts, she moves to action, and she changes outcomes", Schumer said. (more...)
- March 31, 2016
NY will hold its primaries on April 19. We don't all sound the same either. "Nobody dreams bigger than we do", Clinton said , referring to the state as her home. And in her remarks, Clinton said she was "once again", asking for New Yorkers' votes. Alexandra Rosenmann is an AlterNet associate editor. "She may not always tawk like we Brooklynites tawk , but when she speaks out, she changes minds, she changes hearts, she moves to action, and she changes outcomes", Schumer said. (more...)
Trump Campaign Manager Charged With Battery in Attack on Reporter
- March 31, 2016
Lewandowski initially tweeted that he " never touched " her , and Trump supports his claim of innocence. "Perhaps she made it up. She said she was jolted backwards - those were her exact words - she was jolted backwards and somehow grabbed me tightly by the arm and yanked me down". (more...)
- March 31, 2016
Lewandowski initially tweeted that he " never touched " her , and Trump supports his claim of innocence. "Perhaps she made it up. She said she was jolted backwards - those were her exact words - she was jolted backwards and somehow grabbed me tightly by the arm and yanked me down". (more...)
Hillary Clinton opens her fight in Harlem for NY delegates
- March 31, 2016
It's showtime for NY voters, with the April 19 primary weeks away in what is the first vote in decades in which the state and its 291 Democratic delegates could play a pivotal role in who gets the nomination. Meanwhile, Sanders is making his first campaign visit to Pennsylvania, holding a Thursday morning rally at Pittsburgh's David L. Lawrence Convention Center. (more...)
- March 31, 2016
It's showtime for NY voters, with the April 19 primary weeks away in what is the first vote in decades in which the state and its 291 Democratic delegates could play a pivotal role in who gets the nomination. Meanwhile, Sanders is making his first campaign visit to Pennsylvania, holding a Thursday morning rally at Pittsburgh's David L. Lawrence Convention Center. (more...)
US says Russia missing opportunity by skipping nuke summit
- March 31, 2016
Martin Malin of the Project on Managing the Atom at the Belfer Center at Harvard University, which earlier this month released a report on global nuclear security, said the situation in Belgium is an "unfolding story" that is being closely tracked going into the Nuclear Security Summit. (more...)
- March 31, 2016
Martin Malin of the Project on Managing the Atom at the Belfer Center at Harvard University, which earlier this month released a report on global nuclear security, said the situation in Belgium is an "unfolding story" that is being closely tracked going into the Nuclear Security Summit. (more...)
Microsoft Edge is the "First and Only Browser" to Support Biometric Security
- March 31, 2016
With the upcoming Windows 10 anniversary update, we will continue our progress that brought Xbox Live to all Windows device and the Xbox App to Windows 10 where millions of gamers are connected around the world. After setting up Dev Mode, a user simply pairs their Xbox One with Visual Studio, which sees the console as a Windows 10 machine to which it can deploy content directly through a wired connection. (more...)
- March 31, 2016
With the upcoming Windows 10 anniversary update, we will continue our progress that brought Xbox Live to all Windows device and the Xbox App to Windows 10 where millions of gamers are connected around the world. After setting up Dev Mode, a user simply pairs their Xbox One with Visual Studio, which sees the console as a Windows 10 machine to which it can deploy content directly through a wired connection. (more...)
Republicans in race won't say they'll back nominee
- March 31, 2016
It was brought up Tuesday night as the three Republican candidates met for a town hall in Wisconsin. Both Democratic candidates, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Vermont Sen. Despite the numerous recent controversies surrounding him, Mr Trump is now well ahead in the Republican race with 739 delegates to Mr Cruz's 465. (more...)
- March 31, 2016
It was brought up Tuesday night as the three Republican candidates met for a town hall in Wisconsin. Both Democratic candidates, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Vermont Sen. Despite the numerous recent controversies surrounding him, Mr Trump is now well ahead in the Republican race with 739 delegates to Mr Cruz's 465. (more...)
Trump jokes about charge vs. campaign manager
- March 30, 2016
Donald Trump says he's standing by his campaign manager Corey Lewandowski after he was charged with simple battery following an altercation with a female reporter. Ben Shapiro, the Breitbart editor who quit over protest of the way the publication handled the incident , said it will be up to police and the court to decide whether the charge against Lewandowski are warranted. (more...)
- March 30, 2016
Donald Trump says he's standing by his campaign manager Corey Lewandowski after he was charged with simple battery following an altercation with a female reporter. Ben Shapiro, the Breitbart editor who quit over protest of the way the publication handled the incident , said it will be up to police and the court to decide whether the charge against Lewandowski are warranted. (more...)
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