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Philippine minister 'clarifies' Duterte comments, says trade with US safe
- October 27, 2016
The Philippine president also said he's willing to talk to Putin, and that it's Russia, China and the Philippines against the world. "It's the only way", he told the audience which included Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli. Geopolitical analyst Richard Heydarian says the president's remarks must be taken with "a grain of salt", describing it as "strategic recalibration". (more...)
- October 27, 2016
The Philippine president also said he's willing to talk to Putin, and that it's Russia, China and the Philippines against the world. "It's the only way", he told the audience which included Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli. Geopolitical analyst Richard Heydarian says the president's remarks must be taken with "a grain of salt", describing it as "strategic recalibration". (more...)
Philippine President Duterte wants USA troops out in two years
- October 27, 2016
But he limited himself to generalities regarding a case the Philippines brought to a United Nations-backed arbitration tribunal before he took office. Japan has been critical of China's rejection of an worldwide arbitration court ruling in July over the South China Sea that emphatically favoured the Philippines. (more...)
- October 27, 2016
But he limited himself to generalities regarding a case the Philippines brought to a United Nations-backed arbitration tribunal before he took office. Japan has been critical of China's rejection of an worldwide arbitration court ruling in July over the South China Sea that emphatically favoured the Philippines. (more...)
United States Abstains At United Nations Vote on US Blockade of Cuba
- October 27, 2016
On Wednesday, however, the USA took the small but significant step of changing its vote to an abstention on the annual UN General Assembly resolution calling for an end to the U.S. Cuba now has an ambassador in Washington while his potential American counterpart in Havana awaits Senate confirmation. Only Israel joined the United States in opposing the resolution. (more...)
- October 27, 2016
On Wednesday, however, the USA took the small but significant step of changing its vote to an abstention on the annual UN General Assembly resolution calling for an end to the U.S. Cuba now has an ambassador in Washington while his potential American counterpart in Havana awaits Senate confirmation. Only Israel joined the United States in opposing the resolution. (more...)
Health insurance premiums rising
- October 27, 2016
Trump has railed against Obamacare in the abstract for months, often citing the risk of premium increases as a rationale for scrapping the program. "Letting up on the gas might make these candidates more vulnerable without cover from a national message". (more...)
- October 27, 2016
Trump has railed against Obamacare in the abstract for months, often citing the risk of premium increases as a rationale for scrapping the program. "Letting up on the gas might make these candidates more vulnerable without cover from a national message". (more...)
Clinton, in Florida, Makes Pitch to Republicans
- October 27, 2016
Professor Norpoth told i: "My forecast says that he's going to win 52.5 per cent of the two-party vote, that would give Hillary 47.5 per cent". Voters are increasingly certain that Clinton will ultimately win, the AP-GfK poll shows. Donald Trump campaigning in Tallahassee, the largest city in the Florida Panhandle. Trump's unpopularity has opened surprising opportunities for Clinton as the White House race barrels toward its finish. (more...)
- October 27, 2016
Professor Norpoth told i: "My forecast says that he's going to win 52.5 per cent of the two-party vote, that would give Hillary 47.5 per cent". Voters are increasingly certain that Clinton will ultimately win, the AP-GfK poll shows. Donald Trump campaigning in Tallahassee, the largest city in the Florida Panhandle. Trump's unpopularity has opened surprising opportunities for Clinton as the White House race barrels toward its finish. (more...)
Bottled message sent out to sea is found 5 decades later
- October 27, 2016
He has found 82 so far. However, their daughter Paula Pierce still lived in the area and Clint had the 2,000 miles journey to deliver the note in person. He could also make out this message: "Return to 419 Ocean Blvd. and receive a reward of $150 from Tina, owner of the Beachcomber". Paula said her dad had thought it would be amusing for a flawless stranger to come up to her at the motel and say, "Hi, I found your message". (more...)
- October 27, 2016
He has found 82 so far. However, their daughter Paula Pierce still lived in the area and Clint had the 2,000 miles journey to deliver the note in person. He could also make out this message: "Return to 419 Ocean Blvd. and receive a reward of $150 from Tina, owner of the Beachcomber". Paula said her dad had thought it would be amusing for a flawless stranger to come up to her at the motel and say, "Hi, I found your message". (more...)
Paul Beatty's Man Booker achievement a first for the United States
- October 27, 2016
Beatty received £50 000 in prize money, a bound edition of his book and a further £2 500 for being shortlisted. The narrator of The Sellout , an African-American called "Bonbon" tries to put his Californian town back on the map, from which it has been officially removed, by re-introducing slavery and segregation in its high school. (more...)
- October 27, 2016
Beatty received £50 000 in prize money, a bound edition of his book and a further £2 500 for being shortlisted. The narrator of The Sellout , an African-American called "Bonbon" tries to put his Californian town back on the map, from which it has been officially removed, by re-introducing slavery and segregation in its high school. (more...)
Rebels target warship after first direct United States action
- October 27, 2016
The US, a long-time ally of Saudi Arabia, has provided aerial refuelling of warplanes from a Saudi-led coalition striking Yemen and supplies American weapons to the kingdom. The Navy destroyer USS Mason fired countermeasures in the Red Sea on Saturday after it detected what it believed were incoming missiles. US officials had said earlier Sunday that the Mason had come under attack from two inbound missiles that originated in Houthi-controlled territory in Yemen . (more...)
- October 27, 2016
The US, a long-time ally of Saudi Arabia, has provided aerial refuelling of warplanes from a Saudi-led coalition striking Yemen and supplies American weapons to the kingdom. The Navy destroyer USS Mason fired countermeasures in the Red Sea on Saturday after it detected what it believed were incoming missiles. US officials had said earlier Sunday that the Mason had come under attack from two inbound missiles that originated in Houthi-controlled territory in Yemen . (more...)
Two killed in police confrontation outside Maryland motel room
- October 27, 2016
Tuesday to arrest the couple on the DE warrants. One officer looked through a window, into the room and saw a man pick up a handgun and approach the door, Shipley said. Shipley added that three Cecil County officers also fired their weapons and have been placed on leave, as well as six officers from the Elkton Police Department. (more...)
- October 27, 2016
Tuesday to arrest the couple on the DE warrants. One officer looked through a window, into the room and saw a man pick up a handgun and approach the door, Shipley said. Shipley added that three Cecil County officers also fired their weapons and have been placed on leave, as well as six officers from the Elkton Police Department. (more...)
Blaze Rips Through Calais 'Jungle' Camp Amid Demolition
- October 27, 2016
BBC's Simon Jones reported on fires at the camp on Wednesday. As forces close in on remaining ISIS strongholds in Syria and Iraq, the number of refugees is expected to increase, putting many countries in the hard position of confronting an even more massive humanitarian crisis, as right-wing anti-immigration parties, meanwhile, continue to gain strength. (more...)
- October 27, 2016
BBC's Simon Jones reported on fires at the camp on Wednesday. As forces close in on remaining ISIS strongholds in Syria and Iraq, the number of refugees is expected to increase, putting many countries in the hard position of confronting an even more massive humanitarian crisis, as right-wing anti-immigration parties, meanwhile, continue to gain strength. (more...)
Turkey vows to press Syria offensive despite warning from pro-Assad forces
- October 27, 2016
Townsend acknowledged that a ground offensive to retake Raqqa is politically fraught, given the diverse and competing ethnic groups in Syria, the presence of Russian and Syrian government forces and demands by Turkey that the Syrian Kurdish fighting force known as the YPG, which the Turks regard as an enemy, not participate in the Raqqa assault. (more...)
- October 27, 2016
Townsend acknowledged that a ground offensive to retake Raqqa is politically fraught, given the diverse and competing ethnic groups in Syria, the presence of Russian and Syrian government forces and demands by Turkey that the Syrian Kurdish fighting force known as the YPG, which the Turks regard as an enemy, not participate in the Raqqa assault. (more...)
Denuclearization of North Korea a lost cause: James Clapper
- October 27, 2016
South Korean Army's special warfare command and its United States counterpart have recently carried out a joint exercise to practice "surgical strikes" against North Korea's nuclear and missile facilities, military officials said Thursday. "There's going to have to be some significant inducements". But U.S. State Department spokesman John Kirby said in a briefing Tuesday that while he had not directly seen Clapper's comments, "Nothing has changed about our policy with respect to the North ... (more...)
- October 27, 2016
South Korean Army's special warfare command and its United States counterpart have recently carried out a joint exercise to practice "surgical strikes" against North Korea's nuclear and missile facilities, military officials said Thursday. "There's going to have to be some significant inducements". But U.S. State Department spokesman John Kirby said in a briefing Tuesday that while he had not directly seen Clapper's comments, "Nothing has changed about our policy with respect to the North ... (more...)
Nurse accused of killing 8 nursing home residents
- October 27, 2016
Police identified the victims at Caressant Care as James Silcox, 84, Maurice Granat, 84, Gladys Millard, 87, Helen Matheson, 95, Mary Zurawinski , 96, Helen Young, 90, and Maureen Pickering, 79. "Wow", Lamb said. "But I really don't know what he died of". Woodstock Police Chief William Renton speaks at a press conference announcing charges being laid against nurse Elizabeth Wettlaufer in October 25, 2016. (more...)
- October 27, 2016
Police identified the victims at Caressant Care as James Silcox, 84, Maurice Granat, 84, Gladys Millard, 87, Helen Matheson, 95, Mary Zurawinski , 96, Helen Young, 90, and Maureen Pickering, 79. "Wow", Lamb said. "But I really don't know what he died of". Woodstock Police Chief William Renton speaks at a press conference announcing charges being laid against nurse Elizabeth Wettlaufer in October 25, 2016. (more...)
Hillary Clinton Is Beating Donald Trump, Winning Over Millennials By 28 Points
- October 27, 2016
Warming up the crowd, Democratic Florida representative Louis Frankel went after Trump for the infamous 'p****' tape. "Local radio is still the most powerful means of reaching people to push them to actually turn out to vote", she said. Kevin Wagner, an associate professor of political science, said the contest will come down to which candidate -- both with high unfavorable ratings -- can motivate supporters to vote. (more...)
- October 27, 2016
Warming up the crowd, Democratic Florida representative Louis Frankel went after Trump for the infamous 'p****' tape. "Local radio is still the most powerful means of reaching people to push them to actually turn out to vote", she said. Kevin Wagner, an associate professor of political science, said the contest will come down to which candidate -- both with high unfavorable ratings -- can motivate supporters to vote. (more...)
Philippines' Duterte wants US troops out in two years
- October 27, 2016
For diplomats and political leaders, the main issue is his US policy and how Japan can help mend those ties. "We have looked around the world and said where should we redirect our economy, where should we integrate more", Dominguez told Reuters in an interview in Tokyo . (more...)
- October 27, 2016
For diplomats and political leaders, the main issue is his US policy and how Japan can help mend those ties. "We have looked around the world and said where should we redirect our economy, where should we integrate more", Dominguez told Reuters in an interview in Tokyo . (more...)
Scottish govt takes step toward another independence vote
- October 27, 2016
The SNP leader is to bring down the curtain on her party's conference in Glasgow with a speech proclaiming a "new political era" in the UK. She said demands would be published within weeks for new powers for Holyrood which will include immigration and the ability to strike worldwide deals. (more...)
- October 27, 2016
The SNP leader is to bring down the curtain on her party's conference in Glasgow with a speech proclaiming a "new political era" in the UK. She said demands would be published within weeks for new powers for Holyrood which will include immigration and the ability to strike worldwide deals. (more...)
UK Dentists Reject 'Unethical' Call To Examine Refugees' Teeth To Determine Age
- October 27, 2016
Checking migrants" teeth to find out how old they are won't work - and it's also completely "unethical', dentists have said. Calais Jungle camp demolition: LatestAre there any other methods which could be used? In a joint statement, French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve and Housing Minister Emmanuelle Cosse said the court's decision "confirms the government's humanitarian approach and determination to initiate the dismantling of the camp as soon as possible and before the winter". (more...)
- October 27, 2016
Checking migrants" teeth to find out how old they are won't work - and it's also completely "unethical', dentists have said. Calais Jungle camp demolition: LatestAre there any other methods which could be used? In a joint statement, French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve and Housing Minister Emmanuelle Cosse said the court's decision "confirms the government's humanitarian approach and determination to initiate the dismantling of the camp as soon as possible and before the winter". (more...)
Iraq battles IS in western town, far from Mosul
- October 27, 2016
The rights office also restated its fears that IS will use civilians in Mosul as human shields as Iraqi forces fight to retake the city in an operation backed by a US-led coalition.Human rights officials believe IS is moving residents into the city to use them as human shields as the noose tightens around Mosul , and the killings are created to discourage locals from rising up against the group. (more...)
- October 27, 2016
The rights office also restated its fears that IS will use civilians in Mosul as human shields as Iraqi forces fight to retake the city in an operation backed by a US-led coalition.Human rights officials believe IS is moving residents into the city to use them as human shields as the noose tightens around Mosul , and the killings are created to discourage locals from rising up against the group. (more...)
Tough fight expected in Mosul despite Islamic State escape route
- October 27, 2016
The comment by Haider al Abadi came as Iraqi special forces joined the campaign to retake Iraq's second-largest city and IS stronghold. Separately on Thursday, the United States said an American soldier had been killed in a roadside bomb attack in northern Iraq . (more...)
- October 27, 2016
The comment by Haider al Abadi came as Iraqi special forces joined the campaign to retake Iraq's second-largest city and IS stronghold. Separately on Thursday, the United States said an American soldier had been killed in a roadside bomb attack in northern Iraq . (more...)
Magnitude 5.6 strikes central Italy, felt in Rome
- October 27, 2016
The only injuries reported so far are to two people in Visso. The temblors were actually aftershocks to the August 24 quake that struck a broad swath of central Italy, demolishing buildings in three towns and their hamlets, seismologists said. (more...)
- October 27, 2016
The only injuries reported so far are to two people in Visso. The temblors were actually aftershocks to the August 24 quake that struck a broad swath of central Italy, demolishing buildings in three towns and their hamlets, seismologists said. (more...)
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