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Moldova: Socialist leader Dodon wins presidential run-off
- November 16, 2016
A child walks holding a campaign poster of socialist presidential candidate Igor Dodon , after ripping it from a wall, in Chisinau , Moldova , Saturday, Nov. Both candidates criticised the vote on Sunday as badly organised, highlighting the shortage of ballot papers for overseas voters. "Of course, we were impressed by some of the statements, which shows the willingness to work on normalizing relations with other countries, including our own", the Kremlin spokesman said. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
A child walks holding a campaign poster of socialist presidential candidate Igor Dodon , after ripping it from a wall, in Chisinau , Moldova , Saturday, Nov. Both candidates criticised the vote on Sunday as badly organised, highlighting the shortage of ballot papers for overseas voters. "Of course, we were impressed by some of the statements, which shows the willingness to work on normalizing relations with other countries, including our own", the Kremlin spokesman said. (more...)
Former banker Macron joins French presidential race
- November 16, 2016
But two things have happened in recent days to change all that. However, he is widely seen as a competitor for some of the same votes as conservative favorite Alain Juppe, the current favorite to win the presidency, who will fight it out for the center-right nomination in a presidential primary election starting on Sunday. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
But two things have happened in recent days to change all that. However, he is widely seen as a competitor for some of the same votes as conservative favorite Alain Juppe, the current favorite to win the presidency, who will fight it out for the center-right nomination in a presidential primary election starting on Sunday. (more...)
Oxford Dictionary name the word of the year
- November 16, 2016
Post-truth politics has been rising in the U.S., starting with FOX News and right-wing radio. "American political discourse in 2016 seemed to be running on two self-contained, never-overlapping sets of information". "Post-truth" has been named as Oxford Dictionary's word of the year. The Oxford Dictionaries said the word "post-truth" had become "overwhelmingly" associated with politics. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
Post-truth politics has been rising in the U.S., starting with FOX News and right-wing radio. "American political discourse in 2016 seemed to be running on two self-contained, never-overlapping sets of information". "Post-truth" has been named as Oxford Dictionary's word of the year. The Oxford Dictionaries said the word "post-truth" had become "overwhelmingly" associated with politics. (more...)
Kellyanne Conway: Trump Chief of Staff Announcement 'Imminent'
- November 16, 2016
Trump Tower and the various other Trump buildings in Chicago, Las Vegas, and Washington D.C. had become more iconic than the man himself before Trump's presidential run. During a four-hour spree, Trump savaged The New York Times for being "dishonest" and "highly inaccurate" and gloated about the GOP stalwarts lining up to congratulate him, bragging that staunch critics and GOP rivals Kasich, Mitt Romney and Jeb Bush had sent attaboys. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
Trump Tower and the various other Trump buildings in Chicago, Las Vegas, and Washington D.C. had become more iconic than the man himself before Trump's presidential run. During a four-hour spree, Trump savaged The New York Times for being "dishonest" and "highly inaccurate" and gloated about the GOP stalwarts lining up to congratulate him, bragging that staunch critics and GOP rivals Kasich, Mitt Romney and Jeb Bush had sent attaboys. (more...)
Igor Dodon wins Moldova presidential election
- November 16, 2016
Worldwide election observers said on Monday "fundamental freedoms (were) respected, but polarised media coverage, harsh rhetoric detracted from the process". Dodon says he will move to rescind a law which obliges taxpayers to reimburse the $1bn, but parliament would have to agree. He called the EU-Moldova association agreement "a mistake" and spoke out for a strategic partnership with Russian Federation instead. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
Worldwide election observers said on Monday "fundamental freedoms (were) respected, but polarised media coverage, harsh rhetoric detracted from the process". Dodon says he will move to rescind a law which obliges taxpayers to reimburse the $1bn, but parliament would have to agree. He called the EU-Moldova association agreement "a mistake" and spoke out for a strategic partnership with Russian Federation instead. (more...)
FG appeal to ASUU to shelve warning strike
- November 16, 2016
He pointed out the failure of government to implement the 2009 agreement and the 2013 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) as some of the reasons for embarking on the warning strike. This was echoed by Emmanuel Paulker (PDP-Bayelsa) who added that the Senate a should "do all within its powers to totally" stop ASUU strike. "With the introduction of TSA, the federal universities find it extremely hard to discharge their core responsibilities of teaching, research and community services". (more...)
- November 16, 2016
He pointed out the failure of government to implement the 2009 agreement and the 2013 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) as some of the reasons for embarking on the warning strike. This was echoed by Emmanuel Paulker (PDP-Bayelsa) who added that the Senate a should "do all within its powers to totally" stop ASUU strike. "With the introduction of TSA, the federal universities find it extremely hard to discharge their core responsibilities of teaching, research and community services". (more...)
Protesters opposed to Dakota Access Oil Pipeline march in Dallas
- November 16, 2016
The proposed Dakota Access Pipeline would run from the Bakken oil fields in western North Dakota to southern IL, crossing beneath the Missouri and MS rivers, as well as part of Lake Oahe near the Standing Rock Indian Reservation. The Corps in July granted ETP the permits needed for the crossing, but it said in September that further analysis was warranted given tribal concerns. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
The proposed Dakota Access Pipeline would run from the Bakken oil fields in western North Dakota to southern IL, crossing beneath the Missouri and MS rivers, as well as part of Lake Oahe near the Standing Rock Indian Reservation. The Corps in July granted ETP the permits needed for the crossing, but it said in September that further analysis was warranted given tribal concerns. (more...)
Rep. Tom Graves Statement on House GOP Leadership Elections
- November 16, 2016
Part of that includes Ryan's appointment of Collins - requested by Trump - to a post that will involve recommending candidates for administration positions as well as paving the way for White House priorities in the Congress. "That will require him to garner the support of a majority of the House, typically 218 Republicans - giving him little wiggle room with his conference", Politico notes . (more...)
- November 16, 2016
Part of that includes Ryan's appointment of Collins - requested by Trump - to a post that will involve recommending candidates for administration positions as well as paving the way for White House priorities in the Congress. "That will require him to garner the support of a majority of the House, typically 218 Republicans - giving him little wiggle room with his conference", Politico notes . (more...)
Southwest Airlines employee shot dead in Oklahoma airport, flights halted
- November 16, 2016
His son, Kansas City Chiefs long-snapper James Winchester , also played at OU. His father, Mike Winchester, 52, was reportedly shot to death at Will Rogers Airport in Oklahoma City , Oklahoma on Tuesday. 15, 2016, in Oklahoma City . Video from a television station helicopter earlier showed what appeared to be a pool of blood near the bottom of a ramp leading from the airport's departure area. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
His son, Kansas City Chiefs long-snapper James Winchester , also played at OU. His father, Mike Winchester, 52, was reportedly shot to death at Will Rogers Airport in Oklahoma City , Oklahoma on Tuesday. 15, 2016, in Oklahoma City . Video from a television station helicopter earlier showed what appeared to be a pool of blood near the bottom of a ramp leading from the airport's departure area. (more...)
Sherrod Brown critical of Trump appointee
- November 16, 2016
Over the summer, Bannon bragged that Breitbart was the quote "platform for the alt-right", a blurry right-wing movement sometimes associated with White Nationalism. During Bannon's reign over Breitbart, the website ran articles referring to conservative commentator Bill Kristol as a "renegade Jew" and Washington Post columnist Anne Applebaum as "a Polish, Jewish, American elitist scorned". (more...)
- November 16, 2016
Over the summer, Bannon bragged that Breitbart was the quote "platform for the alt-right", a blurry right-wing movement sometimes associated with White Nationalism. During Bannon's reign over Breitbart, the website ran articles referring to conservative commentator Bill Kristol as a "renegade Jew" and Washington Post columnist Anne Applebaum as "a Polish, Jewish, American elitist scorned". (more...)
Ross Harris found guilty: What's next?
- November 16, 2016
Jurors in the case chose not to speak as they left the courthouse Monday. In all, the jury found Harris guilty on eight charges, including three counts of murder and two counts of cruelty to children. Defense attorneys said Harris was responsible for his son's death, but insisted it was an accident rather than a crime. Friends and family members testified he was a devoted and loving father, and the jury watched video clips of Harris trying to teach Cooper to say "banana" and letting ... (more...)
- November 16, 2016
Jurors in the case chose not to speak as they left the courthouse Monday. In all, the jury found Harris guilty on eight charges, including three counts of murder and two counts of cruelty to children. Defense attorneys said Harris was responsible for his son's death, but insisted it was an accident rather than a crime. Friends and family members testified he was a devoted and loving father, and the jury watched video clips of Harris trying to teach Cooper to say "banana" and letting ... (more...)
United States forces 'may have committed war crimes in Afghanistan'
- November 16, 2016
Stephen Rapp, a former ambassador at large for war crimes issues in the Obama administration told The Associated Press he considers it "highly, highly unlikely" an American will be prosecuted at the world's first worldwide court with global reach, based in The Hague , Netherlands. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
Stephen Rapp, a former ambassador at large for war crimes issues in the Obama administration told The Associated Press he considers it "highly, highly unlikely" an American will be prosecuted at the world's first worldwide court with global reach, based in The Hague , Netherlands. (more...)
Democratic Senator Introduces Bill Eliminating Electoral College
- November 16, 2016
There have been a handful of times in USA history in which the popular vote victor did not capture the Oval Office. The comments echo Trump's remarks after a meeting with President Barack Obama on Thursday, when he said he looked "forward to dealing with the president in the future", including receiving Obama's counsel. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
There have been a handful of times in USA history in which the popular vote victor did not capture the Oval Office. The comments echo Trump's remarks after a meeting with President Barack Obama on Thursday, when he said he looked "forward to dealing with the president in the future", including receiving Obama's counsel. (more...)
Israel Settlement Ruling Sets New Challenge for Netanyahu
- November 16, 2016
Israel under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused the Palestinian Authority of President Mahmoud Abbas of inciting against Jews and Israelis, refusing to meet with Israeli officials to conduct peace talks and insisting on preconditions that Israel says effectively bar such talks from taking place. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
Israel under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused the Palestinian Authority of President Mahmoud Abbas of inciting against Jews and Israelis, refusing to meet with Israeli officials to conduct peace talks and insisting on preconditions that Israel says effectively bar such talks from taking place. (more...)
Trump adviser: He might rethink Israel, Iran plans
- November 16, 2016
Though formally neutral on Syria's civil war, Israel has frequently pledged to prevent shipments of advanced weaponry to Hezbollah, which - like Iran - does not recognise the Jewish state. More than half a million Israelis live in over 230 illegal settlements built since the 1967 Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories of the West Bank and East Jerusalem al-Quds. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
Though formally neutral on Syria's civil war, Israel has frequently pledged to prevent shipments of advanced weaponry to Hezbollah, which - like Iran - does not recognise the Jewish state. More than half a million Israelis live in over 230 illegal settlements built since the 1967 Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories of the West Bank and East Jerusalem al-Quds. (more...)
British Politician Says He'll Make Sure Trump Doesn't Grope Theresa May
- November 16, 2016
The meeting has fuelled speculation that Farage could be given an ambassadorial role in Trump's cabinet, which could make him the most powerful politician in the UK. presidency has called Barack Obama a "loathsome creature". Pressed if Mr Trump calling nine other presidents and prime ministers before Mrs May was payback for the criticism levelled at him by some Tories, Mr Farage said: "You'd have to draw your own conclusions on that". (more...)
- November 16, 2016
The meeting has fuelled speculation that Farage could be given an ambassadorial role in Trump's cabinet, which could make him the most powerful politician in the UK. presidency has called Barack Obama a "loathsome creature". Pressed if Mr Trump calling nine other presidents and prime ministers before Mrs May was payback for the criticism levelled at him by some Tories, Mr Farage said: "You'd have to draw your own conclusions on that". (more...)
Pakistan orders 400 Turks to leave ahead of Erdogan's visit
- November 16, 2016
The sources said that now there are 23 Pak-Turk International Schools and Colleges in Pakistan, where 108 Turkish citizens are working as teachers and in other capacities. But for the last 15 years or so the chain has been generating its own funds here, offering free education and boarding facilities to 35 per cent of the students, besides awarding foreign scholarships to them", the official said. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
The sources said that now there are 23 Pak-Turk International Schools and Colleges in Pakistan, where 108 Turkish citizens are working as teachers and in other capacities. But for the last 15 years or so the chain has been generating its own funds here, offering free education and boarding facilities to 35 per cent of the students, besides awarding foreign scholarships to them", the official said. (more...)
US Catholic bishops elect Texas cardinal to top post
- November 16, 2016
He is the current vice president. The current president, Archbishop Joseph Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky, is ending his three-year term. Each bishop elected will serve for one year as secretary-elect or chairman-elect before beginning a three-year term. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
He is the current vice president. The current president, Archbishop Joseph Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky, is ending his three-year term. Each bishop elected will serve for one year as secretary-elect or chairman-elect before beginning a three-year term. (more...)
Could Bernie Sanders have defeated Donald Trump? An error occurred
- November 16, 2016
The senator suggests that the party has to open its door to feel the struggles of working class, middle class and the low- income people; to know what the majority needs. Sen. Bernie Sanders is not ruling out the possibility of another run for president, telling the Associated Press on Thursday that he's taking it "one thing at a time ". (more...)
- November 16, 2016
The senator suggests that the party has to open its door to feel the struggles of working class, middle class and the low- income people; to know what the majority needs. Sen. Bernie Sanders is not ruling out the possibility of another run for president, telling the Associated Press on Thursday that he's taking it "one thing at a time ". (more...)
Russia launches offensive in Syria, airstrikes hit Aleppo
- November 16, 2016
Russian Federation launched a broad new offensive Tuesday against rebels seeking to topple Syrian President Bashar Assad, an onslaught that included Moscow's first use of fighter jets launched from an aircraft carrier in the Mediterranean.At the same time, a three-week lull in fighting in the northern city of Aleppo was shattered as Syrian aircraft bombarded neighborhoods in the city's rebel-held east. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
Russian Federation launched a broad new offensive Tuesday against rebels seeking to topple Syrian President Bashar Assad, an onslaught that included Moscow's first use of fighter jets launched from an aircraft carrier in the Mediterranean.At the same time, a three-week lull in fighting in the northern city of Aleppo was shattered as Syrian aircraft bombarded neighborhoods in the city's rebel-held east. (more...)
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