World
Obama makes final Thanksgiving turkey pardon
- November 25, 2016
Truman was indeed the first to be presented with a bird, however, he may not have pardoned the birds at all. Well, POTUS admitted to the crowd on that the girls weren't attending this final pardon because "just couldn't take my jokes anymore-they were fed up ". (more...)
- November 25, 2016
Truman was indeed the first to be presented with a bird, however, he may not have pardoned the birds at all. Well, POTUS admitted to the crowd on that the girls weren't attending this final pardon because "just couldn't take my jokes anymore-they were fed up ". (more...)
Conservative group files lawsuit, asks for quick hearing in election lawsuit
- November 25, 2016
The Cooper campaign said their candidate led by about 8,500 votes and that the winning margin is "growing daily as counties finalise election results", campaign manager Trey Nix told the Wall Street Journal . McCrory's campaign acknowledged the recount won't occur until counties finish those tallies, but they wanted to ensure they didn't miss a deadline under state law. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
The Cooper campaign said their candidate led by about 8,500 votes and that the winning margin is "growing daily as counties finalise election results", campaign manager Trey Nix told the Wall Street Journal . McCrory's campaign acknowledged the recount won't occur until counties finish those tallies, but they wanted to ensure they didn't miss a deadline under state law. (more...)
Texas's highest court: 'San Antonio 4' are innocent
- November 25, 2016
Elizabeth Ramirez, Kristie Mayhugh, Cassandra Rivera and Anna Vasquez were found guilty in 1997 of attacking Ramirez's nieces, who were staying with her and her friends for a week. The Court of Appeals sided with the lower court's ruling that "more likely than not", the jury would not have convicted the women had they heard about the new scientific evidence. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
Elizabeth Ramirez, Kristie Mayhugh, Cassandra Rivera and Anna Vasquez were found guilty in 1997 of attacking Ramirez's nieces, who were staying with her and her friends for a week. The Court of Appeals sided with the lower court's ruling that "more likely than not", the jury would not have convicted the women had they heard about the new scientific evidence. (more...)
Part of Miami Beach get Zika reprieve
- November 25, 2016
The Zika virus, which is transferred through mosquito bites or sexual activity, primarily affects pregnant women and is linked to microcephaly , a birth defect that stunts the development of a fetus' brain. During the summer, mosquitoes started to spread the Zika virus in Florida. The CDC now recommends monitoring babies born to Zika-infected women after birth, but the agency is looking at whether additional imaging should be recommended, said CDC Director Dr. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
The Zika virus, which is transferred through mosquito bites or sexual activity, primarily affects pregnant women and is linked to microcephaly , a birth defect that stunts the development of a fetus' brain. During the summer, mosquitoes started to spread the Zika virus in Florida. The CDC now recommends monitoring babies born to Zika-infected women after birth, but the agency is looking at whether additional imaging should be recommended, said CDC Director Dr. (more...)
Pakistan says Indian shelling kills 4 civilians in Kashmir
- November 25, 2016
An Indian farmer loads harvested rice crop for transportation near the India-Pakistan worldwide border in Ranbir Singh Pura, about 25 kilometers from Jammu, India, Wednesday, Nov. The meeting, also attended by Director General Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) General Rizwan Akhtar, paid tributes to the killed soldiers and deplored the targeting of the ambulance as a violation of International Humanitarian Law, a statement said. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
An Indian farmer loads harvested rice crop for transportation near the India-Pakistan worldwide border in Ranbir Singh Pura, about 25 kilometers from Jammu, India, Wednesday, Nov. The meeting, also attended by Director General Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) General Rizwan Akhtar, paid tributes to the killed soldiers and deplored the targeting of the ambulance as a violation of International Humanitarian Law, a statement said. (more...)
Death toll in construction accident in China rises to 74
- November 25, 2016
Two injured workers were taken to hospital soon after the accident early on Thursday morning in Fengcheng in Jiangxi province, during work on a cooling tower for the coal-fired power plant. "Several elevators collapsed. All those on the platform fell and were crushed by the steel bars and other materials", he recalled. Third-phase construction at the coal-powered Fengcheng plant started earlier this year, state media said . (more...)
- November 25, 2016
Two injured workers were taken to hospital soon after the accident early on Thursday morning in Fengcheng in Jiangxi province, during work on a cooling tower for the coal-fired power plant. "Several elevators collapsed. All those on the platform fell and were crushed by the steel bars and other materials", he recalled. Third-phase construction at the coal-powered Fengcheng plant started earlier this year, state media said . (more...)
Profiles of Trump's first three appointees
- November 25, 2016
President-elect Donald Trump is offering former military intelligence chief Michael Flynn the position of national security adviser , elevating a fierce critic of current USA foreign policy into a crucial White House role. California Rep. Adam Schiff, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, called Pompeo "very bright and hard working". Pompeo has also been a strong critic of the Iran nuclear agreement. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
President-elect Donald Trump is offering former military intelligence chief Michael Flynn the position of national security adviser , elevating a fierce critic of current USA foreign policy into a crucial White House role. California Rep. Adam Schiff, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, called Pompeo "very bright and hard working". Pompeo has also been a strong critic of the Iran nuclear agreement. (more...)
Hillary Clinton's popular vote lead climbs to 2 million
- November 25, 2016
Thirty-five percent of Clinton's popular vote tally comes from five states, with California leading the way. While this isn't the first time a president has lost the popular vote but won the Electoral College, the scale of the result is larger than in the past. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
Thirty-five percent of Clinton's popular vote tally comes from five states, with California leading the way. While this isn't the first time a president has lost the popular vote but won the Electoral College, the scale of the result is larger than in the past. (more...)
'Reality will force Trump to adjust his approach'
- November 25, 2016
I want to be respectful of the office and give the President-elect an opportunity to put forward his platform and his arguments without somebody popping off in every instance . The President-elect has already tapped three senior leaders of his national security and law enforcement teams, choosing US Senator Jeff Sessions for attorney general, US Representative Mike Pompeo as Central Intelligence Agency director, and retired Lieutenant General Michael Flynn as national security adviser. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
I want to be respectful of the office and give the President-elect an opportunity to put forward his platform and his arguments without somebody popping off in every instance . The President-elect has already tapped three senior leaders of his national security and law enforcement teams, choosing US Senator Jeff Sessions for attorney general, US Representative Mike Pompeo as Central Intelligence Agency director, and retired Lieutenant General Michael Flynn as national security adviser. (more...)
David davis off to europe to establish 'positive' links with brexit negotiators
- November 25, 2016
Verhofstadt, a former Belgian prime minister, will work alongside Michel Barnier, who will represent the European Commission in talks with the UK. German MEP Manfred Weber, chairman of the centre-right European People's Party, complained "there is no idea what Brexit really means". (more...)
- November 25, 2016
Verhofstadt, a former Belgian prime minister, will work alongside Michel Barnier, who will represent the European Commission in talks with the UK. German MEP Manfred Weber, chairman of the centre-right European People's Party, complained "there is no idea what Brexit really means". (more...)
US questions Israeli probe into Palestinian teen's death
- November 25, 2016
Kushner tried to arrange a trip to Israel for Donald Trump previous year, according to Reuters. Meanwhile, he said, Arab countries are beginning to recognize that Israel wants peace with the Palestinians. Both approaches fizzled, and two rounds of peace talks during the Obama years quickly collapsed. Asked if he expected any surprises from Obama before his term ends, Lieberman said: "I don't think so". (more...)
- November 25, 2016
Kushner tried to arrange a trip to Israel for Donald Trump previous year, according to Reuters. Meanwhile, he said, Arab countries are beginning to recognize that Israel wants peace with the Palestinians. Both approaches fizzled, and two rounds of peace talks during the Obama years quickly collapsed. Asked if he expected any surprises from Obama before his term ends, Lieberman said: "I don't think so". (more...)
Israel lying about stabbing attacks by Palestinians: Activist
- November 25, 2016
Mr. Trump rejected the idea that he was bound by federal anti-nepotism laws against installing his son-in-law, Jared Kushner , in a White House job. Eyewitnesses said the soldiers shot and seriously wounded the Palestinian, after alleging that he tried to stab them, and he bled to death after the soldiers prevented Palestinian medics from approaching him. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
Mr. Trump rejected the idea that he was bound by federal anti-nepotism laws against installing his son-in-law, Jared Kushner , in a White House job. Eyewitnesses said the soldiers shot and seriously wounded the Palestinian, after alleging that he tried to stab them, and he bled to death after the soldiers prevented Palestinian medics from approaching him. (more...)
PSG move ahead of Arsenal
- November 25, 2016
We are unbeaten for 18 games and sometimes you go through a period where you are a little bit less effective. "It's hard to understand how easy we gave away a goal at a corner", he said - via Metro . Celtic coach Brendan Rodgers had impressed upon his players not to give their illustrious opponents too much respect as they had done in Barcelona and they were certainly not humiliated in the same manner as they were in September. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
We are unbeaten for 18 games and sometimes you go through a period where you are a little bit less effective. "It's hard to understand how easy we gave away a goal at a corner", he said - via Metro . Celtic coach Brendan Rodgers had impressed upon his players not to give their illustrious opponents too much respect as they had done in Barcelona and they were certainly not humiliated in the same manner as they were in September. (more...)
Pakistan exchange fire at LOC in Jammu
- November 25, 2016
Some shells landed on three houses of Keri village of Khoi Rata, which killed four-year-old Reba, her seven-year-old sister Faiza, their 16-year-old brother Shehzad and their eight-year-old cousin Shazia. The remnants of the aircraft were taken into custody. The Indian army has not yet commented on the matter. Civil and military officials say the Indian forces are acting out of sheer desperation as Pakistani troops are effectively targeting their posts along the LoC and Working Boundary. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
Some shells landed on three houses of Keri village of Khoi Rata, which killed four-year-old Reba, her seven-year-old sister Faiza, their 16-year-old brother Shehzad and their eight-year-old cousin Shazia. The remnants of the aircraft were taken into custody. The Indian army has not yet commented on the matter. Civil and military officials say the Indian forces are acting out of sheer desperation as Pakistani troops are effectively targeting their posts along the LoC and Working Boundary. (more...)
Modi thanks people for their 'historic participation' in demonetisation survey
- November 25, 2016
The survey conducted to know the public mood on his mobile app, with in over 24 hours (till 3.30 pm) an extremely large number of over five lakh people participated. "The poor, the lower middle class and middle class have been suffering since the last 70 years due to corruption and black money". "Do you think the evil of corruption and black money need to be fought and eliminated?" In the wake of opposition's onslaught against Modi's demonetization move terming it as an "economic ... (more...)
- November 25, 2016
The survey conducted to know the public mood on his mobile app, with in over 24 hours (till 3.30 pm) an extremely large number of over five lakh people participated. "The poor, the lower middle class and middle class have been suffering since the last 70 years due to corruption and black money". "Do you think the evil of corruption and black money need to be fought and eliminated?" In the wake of opposition's onslaught against Modi's demonetization move terming it as an "economic ... (more...)
Lok Sabha Adjourned Over Demonetisation Issue Again Amidst Pandemonium
- November 25, 2016
The leaders of several opposition parties then held a meeting in the chamber of leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad. "Without thinking what they have done and because of which the poor are paying, to highlight that we are protesting", said Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
The leaders of several opposition parties then held a meeting in the chamber of leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad. "Without thinking what they have done and because of which the poor are paying, to highlight that we are protesting", said Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge. (more...)
Dozens Arrested in Protest Against Dakota Pipeline, NYPD Says
- November 25, 2016
The biggest concern for protesters and environmentalists is the pipeline could pollute water supplies and destroy sacred Native American sites. "We do not want this permit issued", said Sheila Lamb of Cloquet, Minn., who was among about a dozen protesters standing in a chilly rain outside the U.S. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
The biggest concern for protesters and environmentalists is the pipeline could pollute water supplies and destroy sacred Native American sites. "We do not want this permit issued", said Sheila Lamb of Cloquet, Minn., who was among about a dozen protesters standing in a chilly rain outside the U.S. (more...)
Melania Trump promises Sara Netanyahu 'wonderful relations between our countries, families'
- November 25, 2016
He noted that two important world events had provided a rare opportunity to do just that: "On the one hand, the collapse of the Arab-Muslim world in recent years, and on the other hand Trump's victory in the United States". Elsewhere in his comments during Saturday's rally, Wertman said Netanyahu's policies pose a danger "to the entire Middle East". "I hope for the U.S. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
He noted that two important world events had provided a rare opportunity to do just that: "On the one hand, the collapse of the Arab-Muslim world in recent years, and on the other hand Trump's victory in the United States". Elsewhere in his comments during Saturday's rally, Wertman said Netanyahu's policies pose a danger "to the entire Middle East". "I hope for the U.S. (more...)
Obama, Putin discuss Syria and Ukraine at summit in Peru
- November 25, 2016
They stood off to the side together momentarily before shaking hands and then taking their seats around a table. US President Barack Obama did in Latin America what he tried to do in Europe: tell anxious citizens not to draw negative conclusions about the man he once called unfit to serve in the White House, President-elect Donald Trump. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
They stood off to the side together momentarily before shaking hands and then taking their seats around a table. US President Barack Obama did in Latin America what he tried to do in Europe: tell anxious citizens not to draw negative conclusions about the man he once called unfit to serve in the White House, President-elect Donald Trump. (more...)
EU Votes to Freeze Talks on Turkey Joining the Bloc
- November 25, 2016
In total, 479 votes were in favour of the motion while 37 were against with 107 abstentions. Many EU countries have, from the start of talks in 2005, been deeply skeptical about Turkey joining the bloc. In the motion MEPs strongly condemned the alleged "disproportionate repressive measures" taken by the Turkish government since the July 15 failed coup attempt. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
In total, 479 votes were in favour of the motion while 37 were against with 107 abstentions. Many EU countries have, from the start of talks in 2005, been deeply skeptical about Turkey joining the bloc. In the motion MEPs strongly condemned the alleged "disproportionate repressive measures" taken by the Turkish government since the July 15 failed coup attempt. (more...)
Latest news
Trump tweets mention his 'complete power' to pardon and bemoan 'leaks'