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Arrests in Athens as protest turns violent during Obama's visit to Greece
- November 16, 2016
Obama is on his last foreign trip before Trump becomes president. Obama must now convince foreign governments and populations that the future isn't as bleak as he once predicted. President Obama warned against what he's called a "crude nationalism" in a speech to the Greek people Wednesday, saying tensions caused by globalization and income inequality threaten to divide Western nations along ethnic, religious and class lines. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
Obama is on his last foreign trip before Trump becomes president. Obama must now convince foreign governments and populations that the future isn't as bleak as he once predicted. President Obama warned against what he's called a "crude nationalism" in a speech to the Greek people Wednesday, saying tensions caused by globalization and income inequality threaten to divide Western nations along ethnic, religious and class lines. (more...)
SCDC chair Jaime Harrison running for DNC chair
- November 16, 2016
Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders and progressive grassroots groups support Ellison, as do Senate Democratic leaders Harry Reid of Nevada and Charles Schumer of NY, the Hill reported. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Fla., announced her resignation in July. "I am proud to announce my candidacy for Chair of the Democratic National Committee , and if given the opportunity to serve, I will work tirelessly to make the Democratic Party an organization that brings us together and advances an agenda that ... (more...)
- November 16, 2016
Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders and progressive grassroots groups support Ellison, as do Senate Democratic leaders Harry Reid of Nevada and Charles Schumer of NY, the Hill reported. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Fla., announced her resignation in July. "I am proud to announce my candidacy for Chair of the Democratic National Committee , and if given the opportunity to serve, I will work tirelessly to make the Democratic Party an organization that brings us together and advances an agenda that ... (more...)
Immigration-By the Numbers story
- November 16, 2016
The President-elect says he is "saddened" to hear about acts of violence or racism among his supporters. Trump, who made his pledge to force Mexico to pay for a border wall a centerpiece of his White House campaign, said "for certain areas" he would accept fencing instead of a brick-and-mortar wall, according to excerpts released on Sunday of his interview with the CBS program " 60 Minutes ". (more...)
- November 16, 2016
The President-elect says he is "saddened" to hear about acts of violence or racism among his supporters. Trump, who made his pledge to force Mexico to pay for a border wall a centerpiece of his White House campaign, said "for certain areas" he would accept fencing instead of a brick-and-mortar wall, according to excerpts released on Sunday of his interview with the CBS program " 60 Minutes ". (more...)
Turkey "fed up" with condescending attitude in EU talks - minister
- November 16, 2016
The relations have been further strained in the wake of the July 15 failed coup attempt that has seen Ankara launch a vast crackdown on its alleged perpetrators. Turkey has often threatened to walk away from the migration deal if the European Union does not deliver on its side of the bargain by relaxing visa rules by the end of the year for its citizens visiting Europe. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
The relations have been further strained in the wake of the July 15 failed coup attempt that has seen Ankara launch a vast crackdown on its alleged perpetrators. Turkey has often threatened to walk away from the migration deal if the European Union does not deliver on its side of the bargain by relaxing visa rules by the end of the year for its citizens visiting Europe. (more...)
Aleppo airstrikes resume as Russian Federation announces major Syria offensive
- November 16, 2016
Tuesday's offensive took place hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. president-elect Donald Trump discussed the situation in Syria over the phone. It's hitting hospitals. Again, it's denying aid. Al-Qaida's local affiliate fights alongside the rebels, but the Islamic State group has no presence in Aleppo. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
Tuesday's offensive took place hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. president-elect Donald Trump discussed the situation in Syria over the phone. It's hitting hospitals. Again, it's denying aid. Al-Qaida's local affiliate fights alongside the rebels, but the Islamic State group has no presence in Aleppo. (more...)
Kellyanne Conway says chief of staff decision 'imminent'
- November 16, 2016
He began his campaign with bigoted attacks describing Mexican immigrants as "rapists" and his campaign was strongly backed by openly racist voices such as former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke . This should shock and concern all Americans. The appointments came after a day in which Trump's tough-talking plan to rein in illegal immigration showed signs Sunday of cracking, with the president-elect backing off his vow to build a solid wall along the southern USA border and Ryan rejecting any ... (more...)
- November 16, 2016
He began his campaign with bigoted attacks describing Mexican immigrants as "rapists" and his campaign was strongly backed by openly racist voices such as former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke . This should shock and concern all Americans. The appointments came after a day in which Trump's tough-talking plan to rein in illegal immigration showed signs Sunday of cracking, with the president-elect backing off his vow to build a solid wall along the southern USA border and Ryan rejecting any ... (more...)
Turkey's top cleric criticizes Israeli bill on Islamic call to prayer
- November 16, 2016
Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked of Jewish Home told parliament just before it voted 58-50 in favour of the bill that the Supreme court could "re-examine its moves" once parliament "changes the rules of the game". Israel's attorney general, who was appointed by Netanyahu, has said he will not be able to defend it in court. US State Department spokeswoman Elizabeth Trudeau said Washington is "deeply concerned" by the proposal. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked of Jewish Home told parliament just before it voted 58-50 in favour of the bill that the Supreme court could "re-examine its moves" once parliament "changes the rules of the game". Israel's attorney general, who was appointed by Netanyahu, has said he will not be able to defend it in court. US State Department spokeswoman Elizabeth Trudeau said Washington is "deeply concerned" by the proposal. (more...)
Amid strains, Trump says only he knows finalists for Cabinet
- November 16, 2016
Then on Tuesday, the transition team's head of national security, Mr Mike Rogers , resigned in what was interpreted as a new sign of disarray. Two officials who had been handling national security for the transition, former Rep. Trump sought to address these reports and fears in a string of tweets on Wednesday. "A lot of exciting things in the first 100 days of the Trump presidency", Mnuchin said. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
Then on Tuesday, the transition team's head of national security, Mr Mike Rogers , resigned in what was interpreted as a new sign of disarray. Two officials who had been handling national security for the transition, former Rep. Trump sought to address these reports and fears in a string of tweets on Wednesday. "A lot of exciting things in the first 100 days of the Trump presidency", Mnuchin said. (more...)
Harry Reid blasts Trump for hiring Bannon
- November 16, 2016
The Council of American Islamic Relations likewise decried Bannon's appointment, calling him an "anti-Muslim conspiracy theorist and white nationalist "alt-right" extremist". They wouldn't be a bunch of dykes that came from the Seven Sisters schools up in New England.' 'Fear is a good thing .' '... turn on the hate ...' As the head of Breitbart , Bannon steered the website toward the fringes of the right, championing nationalistic and anti-immigrant rhetoric. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
The Council of American Islamic Relations likewise decried Bannon's appointment, calling him an "anti-Muslim conspiracy theorist and white nationalist "alt-right" extremist". They wouldn't be a bunch of dykes that came from the Seven Sisters schools up in New England.' 'Fear is a good thing .' '... turn on the hate ...' As the head of Breitbart , Bannon steered the website toward the fringes of the right, championing nationalistic and anti-immigrant rhetoric. (more...)
Boxer Moves to Abolish the Electoral College
- November 16, 2016
A reasonable argument can be made for restructuring the Electoral College to more accurately reflect the results of the popular vote, he said. In the 240-year history of this great country, a woman has never been elected president. Until he took a job with the Trump campaign earlier this year, Bannon was publisher of Breitbart News. For the fourth time in our history, a presidential election was won by the candidate with the fewest popular votes - a difference of almost a quarter of a ... (more...)
- November 16, 2016
A reasonable argument can be made for restructuring the Electoral College to more accurately reflect the results of the popular vote, he said. In the 240-year history of this great country, a woman has never been elected president. Until he took a job with the Trump campaign earlier this year, Bannon was publisher of Breitbart News. For the fourth time in our history, a presidential election was won by the candidate with the fewest popular votes - a difference of almost a quarter of a ... (more...)
Palestinians condemn Israeli bills on outposts, mosques
- November 16, 2016
She stressed that if the bill is enacted into law, it will pave the way for "the legalization of dozens of illegal outposts deep in the West Bank". French authorities on Tuesday warned against applying a new Israeli law that would give legal status to illegal Jewish "outpost" settlements built on private Palestinian land. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
She stressed that if the bill is enacted into law, it will pave the way for "the legalization of dozens of illegal outposts deep in the West Bank". French authorities on Tuesday warned against applying a new Israeli law that would give legal status to illegal Jewish "outpost" settlements built on private Palestinian land. (more...)
Julian Assange faces second day of questioning
- November 16, 2016
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will be interviewed for a second day inside the Ecuadorian Embassy in London over a sex allegation. A senior Swedish prosecutor, a Swedish police inspector and an Ecuadorian prosecutor were present for the start of the questioning. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will be interviewed for a second day inside the Ecuadorian Embassy in London over a sex allegation. A senior Swedish prosecutor, a Swedish police inspector and an Ecuadorian prosecutor were present for the start of the questioning. (more...)
Judge Orders Brendan Dassey Released From Prison, Steven Avery's
- November 16, 2016
According to the Associated Press, Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel said he plans to file an emergency motion to prevent Dassey's release. Dassey remains behind bars at Columbia Correctional Institution. Court documents described Mr Dassey as a slow learner who has difficulty understanding language and speaking. Dassey, 27, has not been a free man since he was 16. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
According to the Associated Press, Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel said he plans to file an emergency motion to prevent Dassey's release. Dassey remains behind bars at Columbia Correctional Institution. Court documents described Mr Dassey as a slow learner who has difficulty understanding language and speaking. Dassey, 27, has not been a free man since he was 16. (more...)
Thousands join fourth day of protests after USA election
- November 16, 2016
Thousands of anti-Trump protesters are marching in towns Saturday like Los Angeles, New York and Chicago. Elsewhere in California, about 800 people marched through Sacramento and thousands others formed a human chain around the almost 3.5-mile perimeter of Oakland's Lake Merritt. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
Thousands of anti-Trump protesters are marching in towns Saturday like Los Angeles, New York and Chicago. Elsewhere in California, about 800 people marched through Sacramento and thousands others formed a human chain around the almost 3.5-mile perimeter of Oakland's Lake Merritt. (more...)
Obama Administration Giving up on Lame-Duck TPP Vote
- November 16, 2016
Additionally, the proposed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) between the 10 member states of Asean (Malaysia, Brunei, Myanmar, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam) and the six states with which Asean has existing FTAs (Australia, China, India, Japan, South Korea and New Zealand) would easily offset any negative impact of the Trans Pacific Partnership ( TPP ) not taking off, should the USA choose to cancel the deal. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
Additionally, the proposed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) between the 10 member states of Asean (Malaysia, Brunei, Myanmar, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam) and the six states with which Asean has existing FTAs (Australia, China, India, Japan, South Korea and New Zealand) would easily offset any negative impact of the Trans Pacific Partnership ( TPP ) not taking off, should the USA choose to cancel the deal. (more...)
Earthquake takes focus, but NZ need to deliver in first test
- November 16, 2016
Dubbed the Great Escape that was when Jeremy Coney and Ewen Chatfield remarkably scored the 50 runs needed to see New Zealand to victory by two wickets at Carisbrook in Dunedin to seal the series. Misbah also has more runs and hundreds as captain than any other Pakistan player. A massive natural disaster that jolted central New Zealand on Monday has taken some of the focus off the beginning of the host country's test cricket season. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
Dubbed the Great Escape that was when Jeremy Coney and Ewen Chatfield remarkably scored the 50 runs needed to see New Zealand to victory by two wickets at Carisbrook in Dunedin to seal the series. Misbah also has more runs and hundreds as captain than any other Pakistan player. A massive natural disaster that jolted central New Zealand on Monday has taken some of the focus off the beginning of the host country's test cricket season. (more...)
EU warns 8 countries of possible budget blowouts in 2017
- November 16, 2016
The Commission, in sanctioning an average 0.5% fiscal expansion across the European Union, said it was important for all eurozone countries to do so, as each member will otherwise act as a drag on the others. Italy's already shaky economy has been rocked by the arrival of tens of thousands of refugees and a series of devastating earthquakes. The Commission's decision is likely to further complicate the efforts of Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi to turn the political tide in Italy. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
The Commission, in sanctioning an average 0.5% fiscal expansion across the European Union, said it was important for all eurozone countries to do so, as each member will otherwise act as a drag on the others. Italy's already shaky economy has been rocked by the arrival of tens of thousands of refugees and a series of devastating earthquakes. The Commission's decision is likely to further complicate the efforts of Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi to turn the political tide in Italy. (more...)
EU unveils new security check system for travelers
- November 16, 2016
Modelled on the US Esta scheme, visitors would be encouraged to apply online at least 72 hours before travel. The application form is said to take no more than 10 minutes to complete, and in the vast majority of cases an authorisation should be provided in a matter of minutes. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
Modelled on the US Esta scheme, visitors would be encouraged to apply online at least 72 hours before travel. The application form is said to take no more than 10 minutes to complete, and in the vast majority of cases an authorisation should be provided in a matter of minutes. (more...)
Unreasonable force in Castile's shooting
- November 16, 2016
The City of St. Anthony released a statement following the announcement of charges against Officer Jeronimo Yanez. Choi says the officer told Castile not to pull it out, and Castile and his girlfriend both responded that he wasn't. On Wednesday Choi's office charged St. Anthony police officer Jeronimo Yanez with second-degree manslaughter, and multiple counts of unsafe discharge of a firearm. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
The City of St. Anthony released a statement following the announcement of charges against Officer Jeronimo Yanez. Choi says the officer told Castile not to pull it out, and Castile and his girlfriend both responded that he wasn't. On Wednesday Choi's office charged St. Anthony police officer Jeronimo Yanez with second-degree manslaughter, and multiple counts of unsafe discharge of a firearm. (more...)
Pope praises diversity of US Catholics
- November 16, 2016
Conference of Catholic Bishops will mark the 100th anniversary in 2017 of its formal establishment. During the campaign, Trump called Mexican immigrants rapists and criminals and urged a ban on Muslims entering the USA, although he later watered down that proposal. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
Conference of Catholic Bishops will mark the 100th anniversary in 2017 of its formal establishment. During the campaign, Trump called Mexican immigrants rapists and criminals and urged a ban on Muslims entering the USA, although he later watered down that proposal. (more...)
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