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Barack Obama Tours Greek Ruins in Athens
- November 22, 2016
Obama , asked if he thought Merkel should run for a fourth term as chancellor, said he considered her an outstanding leader and would vote for Merkel, if he were a German citizen. At a news conference with Mr Obama on Thursday, Mrs Merkel diplomatically said she was approaching the incoming Trump administration "with an open mind". (more...)
- November 22, 2016
Obama , asked if he thought Merkel should run for a fourth term as chancellor, said he considered her an outstanding leader and would vote for Merkel, if he were a German citizen. At a news conference with Mr Obama on Thursday, Mrs Merkel diplomatically said she was approaching the incoming Trump administration "with an open mind". (more...)
Kanye West booed for saying he would have voted for Donald Trump
- November 22, 2016
He said: "I would have voted on Trump", adding that " This is my platform and I'm going to talk about the paradigm shift that's happening right now". "We live in a racist country - that is a fact". "I hope they get rid of them all", he said, according to a number of concert-goers on Twitter. West's remarks came as part of a ponderous show in which he regularly interrupted his songs to offer social and political commentary, as he mused about running for president himself in 2020. (more...)
- November 22, 2016
He said: "I would have voted on Trump", adding that " This is my platform and I'm going to talk about the paradigm shift that's happening right now". "We live in a racist country - that is a fact". "I hope they get rid of them all", he said, according to a number of concert-goers on Twitter. West's remarks came as part of a ponderous show in which he regularly interrupted his songs to offer social and political commentary, as he mused about running for president himself in 2020. (more...)
Anti-Trump protests simmer across USA, with new focus
- November 22, 2016
Several hundred protesters Sunday marched around Philadelphia's City Hall and then down Market Street to Independence Mall, carrying signs and chanting " Donald Trump has got to go!" and "This is what democracy looks like". "Trump will be our president". In Bakersfield, where Trump is far more popular than in most of the state, some held signs reading "Anti-Trump, Pro-USA". (more...)
- November 22, 2016
Several hundred protesters Sunday marched around Philadelphia's City Hall and then down Market Street to Independence Mall, carrying signs and chanting " Donald Trump has got to go!" and "This is what democracy looks like". "Trump will be our president". In Bakersfield, where Trump is far more popular than in most of the state, some held signs reading "Anti-Trump, Pro-USA". (more...)
Melania And Barron Trump Aren't Going To Live At The White House
- November 22, 2016
Melania's decision to remain in NYC is said to be in the interests of her only son, who has another seven months to go until the academic year ends at the prestigious school, where tuition fees start at $44,120 (over £35,000). People who live in Trump Tower must now fill out paperwork for every individual on their visitors list. They will continue to live in NY till Barron , who is in fifth grade, completes his elementary school year in June next year. (more...)
- November 22, 2016
Melania's decision to remain in NYC is said to be in the interests of her only son, who has another seven months to go until the academic year ends at the prestigious school, where tuition fees start at $44,120 (over £35,000). People who live in Trump Tower must now fill out paperwork for every individual on their visitors list. They will continue to live in NY till Barron , who is in fifth grade, completes his elementary school year in June next year. (more...)
Sarkozy concedes loss in France presidential primary
- November 22, 2016
After the first round of voting in the French presidential primaries for right and center parties, ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy was formally eliminated. The victor is expected to have strong chances of winning the April-May presidential election, because traditional rivals on the left have been weakened by Socialist Francois Hollande's troubled presidency. (more...)
- November 22, 2016
After the first round of voting in the French presidential primaries for right and center parties, ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy was formally eliminated. The victor is expected to have strong chances of winning the April-May presidential election, because traditional rivals on the left have been weakened by Socialist Francois Hollande's troubled presidency. (more...)
Minister Netanyahu congratulates Trump on his election as U.S. president
- November 22, 2016
While the Israeli government has officially spent decades towards reaching a two-state solution with Palestine, frequent military strikes and long-standing restrictions against Palestinian residents has complicated global efforts to recognize both nations equally. (more...)
- November 22, 2016
While the Israeli government has officially spent decades towards reaching a two-state solution with Palestine, frequent military strikes and long-standing restrictions against Palestinian residents has complicated global efforts to recognize both nations equally. (more...)
Quake off Coast of Fukushima Jolts Japan; Tsunami Alert Lifted
- November 22, 2016
Earthquakes and tsunamis are among possibilities envisaged under new safety standards for nuclear plants issued by Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority since the 2011 disaster, he said. The operators of nuclear power plants reported observing the data in their facilities, including central Fukushima Faiichi, rugged, and Fukushima Daini. (more...)
- November 22, 2016
Earthquakes and tsunamis are among possibilities envisaged under new safety standards for nuclear plants issued by Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority since the 2011 disaster, he said. The operators of nuclear power plants reported observing the data in their facilities, including central Fukushima Faiichi, rugged, and Fukushima Daini. (more...)
Arrest made in apparent beating death of Lowell woman
- November 22, 2016
Orengo was killed during an altercation after leaving a party Saturday night. Pacheco told FOX25 he doesn't know much about the group of attackers, saying police haven't told him who they're looking for. Authorities were investigating the incident as a homicide. "Right now, he's blaming everything on himself", Barreto said. Concepcion said Orengo lived for her children, had a brilliant smile and loved to have cookouts in the grass near Rynne Beach every summer. (more...)
- November 22, 2016
Orengo was killed during an altercation after leaving a party Saturday night. Pacheco told FOX25 he doesn't know much about the group of attackers, saying police haven't told him who they're looking for. Authorities were investigating the incident as a homicide. "Right now, he's blaming everything on himself", Barreto said. Concepcion said Orengo lived for her children, had a brilliant smile and loved to have cookouts in the grass near Rynne Beach every summer. (more...)
Wife, son will move to White House after school year
- November 22, 2016
When asked by reporters at his golf club in Bedminister, New Jersey, if he would follow tradition and live in the house that presidents before him have, he said, "Yes, White House". A campaign official said the campaign "had been difficult" for Barron. "Barron needs somebody as a parent, so I am with him all the time". The media has noted that Barron will be the youngest boy who has lived in the White House since John F. (more...)
- November 22, 2016
When asked by reporters at his golf club in Bedminister, New Jersey, if he would follow tradition and live in the house that presidents before him have, he said, "Yes, White House". A campaign official said the campaign "had been difficult" for Barron. "Barron needs somebody as a parent, so I am with him all the time". The media has noted that Barron will be the youngest boy who has lived in the White House since John F. (more...)
May pledges to allay business fears on Brexit
- November 22, 2016
She cautioned though that although she wanted Britain to continue to attract the brightest and the best scientific talent, it could only continue to do so by bringing immigration down to "sustainable levels". "There is a big wide world out there beyond Europe and we can now make the most of the opportunities it presents". But the freeze has meant a gradual erosion in the science budget because of inflation. (more...)
- November 22, 2016
She cautioned though that although she wanted Britain to continue to attract the brightest and the best scientific talent, it could only continue to do so by bringing immigration down to "sustainable levels". "There is a big wide world out there beyond Europe and we can now make the most of the opportunities it presents". But the freeze has meant a gradual erosion in the science budget because of inflation. (more...)
"We appoint our ambassadors", says UK PM's
- November 22, 2016
But the move seems to have stiffened the President-elect's resolve in his support for Mr. Farage. Farage told the Press Association, as reported by The Daily Telegraph : "I'm very flattered by the comments and I have said since I met the president-elect that I would like to do anything I can to act in a positive way to help relationships between our two countries". (more...)
- November 22, 2016
But the move seems to have stiffened the President-elect's resolve in his support for Mr. Farage. Farage told the Press Association, as reported by The Daily Telegraph : "I'm very flattered by the comments and I have said since I met the president-elect that I would like to do anything I can to act in a positive way to help relationships between our two countries". (more...)
Key players for Seahawks, Eagles injured in gruelling game
- November 22, 2016
The plan was for Pope to help run out the fourth quarter to rest Rawls, but that didn't work, and he could be lost for several weeks. Both came away with strained hamstrings rated at grade one, the mildest category, but typically require at least 10 to 14 days.Carroll wasn't ruling either out. (more...)
- November 22, 2016
The plan was for Pope to help run out the fourth quarter to rest Rawls, but that didn't work, and he could be lost for several weeks. Both came away with strained hamstrings rated at grade one, the mildest category, but typically require at least 10 to 14 days.Carroll wasn't ruling either out. (more...)
UKIP's Farage: I can help UK build ties with Trump
- November 22, 2016
Trump's move is likely to put UK Prime Minister Theresa May and her Tory government in a hard position. Farage previously helped Trump campaign in MS, where he was described as "the man behind Brexit". Trump after the election. "No one had mentioned the idea to me but I have good relations with his team and if I could help the U.K.in any way I would". (more...)
- November 22, 2016
Trump's move is likely to put UK Prime Minister Theresa May and her Tory government in a hard position. Farage previously helped Trump campaign in MS, where he was described as "the man behind Brexit". Trump after the election. "No one had mentioned the idea to me but I have good relations with his team and if I could help the U.K.in any way I would". (more...)
USA to quit TPP trade deal on first day in office
- November 22, 2016
He also highlighted concrete steps that he will take to "Drain the Swamp" in Washington DC and put America first by focusing on the issues of trade, energy, regulation, national security, immigration and ethics reform. "Protectionism in reality is a reflection of tough economic conditions", said Kuczynski, the meeting's host. In a final declaration, APEC leaders said the TPP and RCEP were both valid paths to a broader Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific, which has always been a goal of the ... (more...)
- November 22, 2016
He also highlighted concrete steps that he will take to "Drain the Swamp" in Washington DC and put America first by focusing on the issues of trade, energy, regulation, national security, immigration and ethics reform. "Protectionism in reality is a reflection of tough economic conditions", said Kuczynski, the meeting's host. In a final declaration, APEC leaders said the TPP and RCEP were both valid paths to a broader Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific, which has always been a goal of the ... (more...)
Google DeepMind and Royal Free in five-year deal
- November 22, 2016
This five-year agreement supersedes a deal made last year for the development of a hospital-based app. The partnership believes that once Streams is developed it will speed up the time to alert clinicians of patients in need and free up over half a million hours a year for patient care, equivalent to having a new 150 nurses on call. (more...)
- November 22, 2016
This five-year agreement supersedes a deal made last year for the development of a hospital-based app. The partnership believes that once Streams is developed it will speed up the time to alert clinicians of patients in need and free up over half a million hours a year for patient care, equivalent to having a new 150 nurses on call. (more...)
Faf fined 100% of match fee, but can play
- November 22, 2016
ICC Chief Executive David Richardson handed down the verdict on Tuesday, in reference to footage of Du Plessis applying an artificial substance to the ball on day four of the second Test in Hobart. South Africa's anger at the treatment of du Plessis flared on Monday when a team security official manhandled a television reporter who tried to question the captain when the team arrived at Adelaide Airport. (more...)
- November 22, 2016
ICC Chief Executive David Richardson handed down the verdict on Tuesday, in reference to footage of Du Plessis applying an artificial substance to the ball on day four of the second Test in Hobart. South Africa's anger at the treatment of du Plessis flared on Monday when a team security official manhandled a television reporter who tried to question the captain when the team arrived at Adelaide Airport. (more...)
NFL Overreactions: Just ban the extra point
- November 22, 2016
On the team's second-to-last touchdown, however, Dustin Hopkins drilled it into the right upright, bouncing away for a true missed extra point kick. We've already seen teams like the Pittsburgh Steelers essentially go for the two-point conversion nearly every time they score. And it might even push us closer to more two-point conversions. (more...)
- November 22, 2016
On the team's second-to-last touchdown, however, Dustin Hopkins drilled it into the right upright, bouncing away for a true missed extra point kick. We've already seen teams like the Pittsburgh Steelers essentially go for the two-point conversion nearly every time they score. And it might even push us closer to more two-point conversions. (more...)
Iraqi FM says IS using human shields in Mosul
- November 22, 2016
But their ranks surged after IS overran almost a third of Iraq in 2014, and Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, Iraq's top Shiite cleric, called on able-bodied males to fight the militant group's Sunni extremists. He said the fleeing civilians have been relocated by Iraqi relief teams to the Khazir refugee camp, north of Mosul. Germany, said Steinmeier, was committed to providing assistance to Iraq to provide shelter and services for the people displaced from liberated areas. (more...)
- November 22, 2016
But their ranks surged after IS overran almost a third of Iraq in 2014, and Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, Iraq's top Shiite cleric, called on able-bodied males to fight the militant group's Sunni extremists. He said the fleeing civilians have been relocated by Iraqi relief teams to the Khazir refugee camp, north of Mosul. Germany, said Steinmeier, was committed to providing assistance to Iraq to provide shelter and services for the people displaced from liberated areas. (more...)
1 injured after package explodes in Philadelphia
- November 22, 2016
Police said the victim thought the package contained medication for his asthma. Police rushed to the 1800 block of Pine Street when a suspicious package exploded inside a man's apartment. The damage from the blast was confined to the kitchen and included broken glass, Small said. Police made initial statements that considered the possibility of a freak accident, but later concluded the package was placed on Pine Street in downtown Philadelphia with an intention to cause harm. (more...)
- November 22, 2016
Police said the victim thought the package contained medication for his asthma. Police rushed to the 1800 block of Pine Street when a suspicious package exploded inside a man's apartment. The damage from the blast was confined to the kitchen and included broken glass, Small said. Police made initial statements that considered the possibility of a freak accident, but later concluded the package was placed on Pine Street in downtown Philadelphia with an intention to cause harm. (more...)
Global stocks, oil rise after Wall Street hits record
- November 22, 2016
West Texas Intermediate for January delivery rose as much as 74 cents to $48.98 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange and was at $48.66 at 3:08 p.m.in Hong Kong. For more on OPEC's meeting, read Part 1 of this series. Iraq was asked to cut about 200,000 bpd. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is trying to bring its 14 member states and non-OPEC producer Russian Federation to agree on a coordinated production cut which it decided at its September meeting ... (more...)
- November 22, 2016
West Texas Intermediate for January delivery rose as much as 74 cents to $48.98 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange and was at $48.66 at 3:08 p.m.in Hong Kong. For more on OPEC's meeting, read Part 1 of this series. Iraq was asked to cut about 200,000 bpd. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is trying to bring its 14 member states and non-OPEC producer Russian Federation to agree on a coordinated production cut which it decided at its September meeting ... (more...)
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