World
Saudi-Iran rivalries could scuttle tentative OPEC deal
- November 29, 2016
But reaching an agreement on a deal to cut output has proved problematic, with some producers reluctant to curb production. Still, a deal is not out of the question, and even a remote possibility that it will be backed is an exciting prospect. (more...)
- November 29, 2016
But reaching an agreement on a deal to cut output has proved problematic, with some producers reluctant to curb production. Still, a deal is not out of the question, and even a remote possibility that it will be backed is an exciting prospect. (more...)
Authorities won't use force to remove protesters
- November 29, 2016
Opponents say the project threatens the Standing Rock Sioux's water supply and sites that they find sacred. Organizers of protests against construction of the Dakota Access oil pipeline speak at a news conference on Saturday, Nov. Large populations, the order explained, have chosen to stay in areas designated by the U.S. federal government south of the Cantapeta Creek and the Cannonball River in tents, vehicles and temporary structures which have not been inspected and approved "as proper ... (more...)
- November 29, 2016
Opponents say the project threatens the Standing Rock Sioux's water supply and sites that they find sacred. Organizers of protests against construction of the Dakota Access oil pipeline speak at a news conference on Saturday, Nov. Large populations, the order explained, have chosen to stay in areas designated by the U.S. federal government south of the Cantapeta Creek and the Cannonball River in tents, vehicles and temporary structures which have not been inspected and approved "as proper ... (more...)
S. Korean President Says She's Open To Stepping Down, But Doesn't Resign
- November 29, 2016
However, the opposition parties in the nation have accused her of attempting to escape impeachment. The scandal stems from the president's relationship with her close friend, Choi Soon-sil. Many participants have raised concerns about the lack of clear documents on the role of the acting president, including whether it includes personnel appointment power, which may lead to an administrative vacuum. (more...)
- November 29, 2016
However, the opposition parties in the nation have accused her of attempting to escape impeachment. The scandal stems from the president's relationship with her close friend, Choi Soon-sil. Many participants have raised concerns about the lack of clear documents on the role of the acting president, including whether it includes personnel appointment power, which may lead to an administrative vacuum. (more...)
Severe weather threat issues until Wednesday
- November 29, 2016
More than 14,000 customers are without power in MS as heavy winds accompany rain into the state. ATLANTA (AP) - Storms roaring across the South appeared to be taking aim at some of the largest wildfires burning across the region, which could finally help firefighters in their efforts to subdue the blazes, authorities said Monday . (more...)
- November 29, 2016
More than 14,000 customers are without power in MS as heavy winds accompany rain into the state. ATLANTA (AP) - Storms roaring across the South appeared to be taking aim at some of the largest wildfires burning across the region, which could finally help firefighters in their efforts to subdue the blazes, authorities said Monday . (more...)
Russian Holocaust ice-skating routine slammed as 'unbelievably tasteless'
- November 29, 2016
The act was loosely inspired by Roberto Benigni's 1997 film "Life is handsome", which tells the story of a Jewish Italian man who attempts to distract his son from the horrors of the Holocaust. The routine included Burkovsky exiting to machine gun fire with the judges giving the pair ideal scores for technique and artistry. USA comedian Sarah Silverman expressed horror on Twitter on Sunday, writing: 'Oh those whacky Holocaust victims (OH MY GOD)'. (more...)
- November 29, 2016
The act was loosely inspired by Roberto Benigni's 1997 film "Life is handsome", which tells the story of a Jewish Italian man who attempts to distract his son from the horrors of the Holocaust. The routine included Burkovsky exiting to machine gun fire with the judges giving the pair ideal scores for technique and artistry. USA comedian Sarah Silverman expressed horror on Twitter on Sunday, writing: 'Oh those whacky Holocaust victims (OH MY GOD)'. (more...)
Farage: Far-right win in France would doom EU integration
- November 29, 2016
Farage claims the meeting was a happy accident. He has to keep the money flowing out of Mr Banks' pockets and secure vocal enough support from Mr Farage to keep his position safe, without being overshadowed - it was hardly a good start for photographers to turn their backs as Mr Nuttall began his victory speech so they could snap the outgoing leader taking his seat. (more...)
- November 29, 2016
Farage claims the meeting was a happy accident. He has to keep the money flowing out of Mr Banks' pockets and secure vocal enough support from Mr Farage to keep his position safe, without being overshadowed - it was hardly a good start for photographers to turn their backs as Mr Nuttall began his victory speech so they could snap the outgoing leader taking his seat. (more...)
Thomas leads Celtics by the Heat
- November 29, 2016
For Boston, Isaiah Thomas scored 25 points and dished out eight assists, most of his scoring coming in an impressive third quarter outburst when Miami was attempting to crawl back in the game. Unable to cut Boston's lead to single digits until the final minute of play, the Heat went to a Hack-a-Smart strategy with 2:40 to play. Although visibly rusty at first, Ellington would recover to score 9 points on 4-for-9 shooting, including an impressive shot to beat the buzzer at the end of the ... (more...)
- November 29, 2016
For Boston, Isaiah Thomas scored 25 points and dished out eight assists, most of his scoring coming in an impressive third quarter outburst when Miami was attempting to crawl back in the game. Unable to cut Boston's lead to single digits until the final minute of play, the Heat went to a Hack-a-Smart strategy with 2:40 to play. Although visibly rusty at first, Ellington would recover to score 9 points on 4-for-9 shooting, including an impressive shot to beat the buzzer at the end of the ... (more...)
New Lawsuit Filed for Breaking Bar Employee's Nose
- November 29, 2016
Manziel allegedly confronted him, cursed at him and punched him and broke his nose, the lawsuit states. The petition says that someone in Manziel's party was at the bar on the first floor and hear Newton expressing an opinion about Manziel and shared the conversation with Johnny upon returning to the private room. (more...)
- November 29, 2016
Manziel allegedly confronted him, cursed at him and punched him and broke his nose, the lawsuit states. The petition says that someone in Manziel's party was at the bar on the first floor and hear Newton expressing an opinion about Manziel and shared the conversation with Johnny upon returning to the private room. (more...)
Terrorism eyed in Ohio State attack as police seek more info
- November 29, 2016
Artan specifically protested the killing of Muslims in Burma, where the head of the United Nations refugee agency in Bangladesh last week said a Muslim minority group was suffering violence tantamount to ethnic cleansing at the state's hands. (more...)
- November 29, 2016
Artan specifically protested the killing of Muslims in Burma, where the head of the United Nations refugee agency in Bangladesh last week said a Muslim minority group was suffering violence tantamount to ethnic cleansing at the state's hands. (more...)
Trump picks Elaine Chao for transportation secretary
- November 29, 2016
For example, shortly after his victory, he appointed as his chief of staff Reince Priebus, who by the very nature of his previous role as Republican National Committee chairman is the epitome of the Republican establishment in Washington . (more...)
- November 29, 2016
For example, shortly after his victory, he appointed as his chief of staff Reince Priebus, who by the very nature of his previous role as Republican National Committee chairman is the epitome of the Republican establishment in Washington . (more...)
In drawn-out battle of Mosul, limits of Iraqi military show
- November 29, 2016
The rights office has said that its standard practice of verifying alleged atrocities through multiple sources has not always been possible amid the chaos in Mosul , but that its information has come from a range of reliable sources on the ground. (more...)
- November 29, 2016
The rights office has said that its standard practice of verifying alleged atrocities through multiple sources has not always been possible amid the chaos in Mosul , but that its information has come from a range of reliable sources on the ground. (more...)
Montenegrin lawmakers set to approve new pro-NATO government
- November 29, 2016
In his inaugural speech in parliament, Markovic said that the membership of Montenegro in North Atlantic Treaty Organisation and the European Union will be the top priorities of the new cabinet, the government said in a statement. "The cabinet that you will vote for today will take us to NATO ", Markovic told the parliament when presenting his program. However, Russian officials have openly opposed Montenegro's upcoming membership in North Atlantic Treaty Organisation. (more...)
- November 29, 2016
In his inaugural speech in parliament, Markovic said that the membership of Montenegro in North Atlantic Treaty Organisation and the European Union will be the top priorities of the new cabinet, the government said in a statement. "The cabinet that you will vote for today will take us to NATO ", Markovic told the parliament when presenting his program. However, Russian officials have openly opposed Montenegro's upcoming membership in North Atlantic Treaty Organisation. (more...)
Infighting Reported In Trump's Camp
- November 29, 2016
Scarborough and Conway went back and fourth over the weekend over the same topic, as the " Morning Joe " co-host accused her of publicly attacking Trump's choices and said the lack of discretion is "embarrassing" on Twitter . Donald Trump with Kellyanne Conway during a visit to Goody's Restaurant on September 5 in Brook Park, Ohio. Still, Trump's team says the president-elect has been focused on the transition and selecting the members of the administration's Cabinet and said he ... (more...)
- November 29, 2016
Scarborough and Conway went back and fourth over the weekend over the same topic, as the " Morning Joe " co-host accused her of publicly attacking Trump's choices and said the lack of discretion is "embarrassing" on Twitter . Donald Trump with Kellyanne Conway during a visit to Goody's Restaurant on September 5 in Brook Park, Ohio. Still, Trump's team says the president-elect has been focused on the transition and selecting the members of the administration's Cabinet and said he ... (more...)
Trump To Hold Second Meeting With Romney On Tuesday
- November 29, 2016
Scarborough and Conway went back and fourth over the weekend over the same topic, as the " Morning Joe " co-host accused her of publicly attacking Trump's choices and said the lack of discretion is "embarrassing" on Twitter . "I (can) have any job I want", she wrote. Now, Donald Trump is just weeks away from becoming the POTUS and Romney seems to be making peace with the guy he spoke out against, something that doesn't sit well with Conway. (more...)
- November 29, 2016
Scarborough and Conway went back and fourth over the weekend over the same topic, as the " Morning Joe " co-host accused her of publicly attacking Trump's choices and said the lack of discretion is "embarrassing" on Twitter . "I (can) have any job I want", she wrote. Now, Donald Trump is just weeks away from becoming the POTUS and Romney seems to be making peace with the guy he spoke out against, something that doesn't sit well with Conway. (more...)
Opec makes last-ditch bid to save oil deal
- November 29, 2016
If OPEC agreed a production cut to 32.5 million barrels per day (bpd), down from 33.82 million bpd in October, crude prices would likely rise to the low $50s per barrel, Goldman said. Iran's crude export under sanctions stood at 1 mbpd, but soared back to its pre-sanctions level of 2.5 mbpd a few months after sanctions were lifted. (more...)
- November 29, 2016
If OPEC agreed a production cut to 32.5 million barrels per day (bpd), down from 33.82 million bpd in October, crude prices would likely rise to the low $50s per barrel, Goldman said. Iran's crude export under sanctions stood at 1 mbpd, but soared back to its pre-sanctions level of 2.5 mbpd a few months after sanctions were lifted. (more...)
Young immigrants who came forward now worried about future
- November 29, 2016
The 750,000 young immigrants known as "Dreamers" are not among them. President-elect Donald Trump has made no secret of his plan to scrap the program, which offers protections to hundreds of thousands of immigrants who came to the US without authorization as children. (more...)
- November 29, 2016
The 750,000 young immigrants known as "Dreamers" are not among them. President-elect Donald Trump has made no secret of his plan to scrap the program, which offers protections to hundreds of thousands of immigrants who came to the US without authorization as children. (more...)
Nicola Sturgeon to address Irish parliament and meet business leaders
- November 29, 2016
On Monday she met President Michael D Higgins and foreign affairs minister Charlie Flanagan. Nicola Sturgeon, pictured today. "Of course, there is also the option of Scotland considering again the question of becoming an independent country". (more...)
- November 29, 2016
On Monday she met President Michael D Higgins and foreign affairs minister Charlie Flanagan. Nicola Sturgeon, pictured today. "Of course, there is also the option of Scotland considering again the question of becoming an independent country". (more...)
Dalrymple orders mandatory evacuation of DAPL protest camp on Army Corps land
- November 29, 2016
The Obama administration in September postponed final approval of an Army Corps permit required to allow tunneling beneath the lake, a move meant to give federal officials more time to consult tribal leaders. During a news conference Saturday at the camp, protest organizers said they will not leave or stop their acts of civil disobedience. In a statement, the Corps said those who stay after the land is closed to the public on December 5 will be considered unauthorized and "may be subject to ... (more...)
- November 29, 2016
The Obama administration in September postponed final approval of an Army Corps permit required to allow tunneling beneath the lake, a move meant to give federal officials more time to consult tribal leaders. During a news conference Saturday at the camp, protest organizers said they will not leave or stop their acts of civil disobedience. In a statement, the Corps said those who stay after the land is closed to the public on December 5 will be considered unauthorized and "may be subject to ... (more...)
Trump's pick for US Attorney General turning heads
- November 29, 2016
Given his lack of governing experience and vague policy proposals during the campaign, his selection of advisers is being scrutinized both in the United States and overseas. He has objected to the planned closure of the Guantanamo Bay detention facility and has given prominence to the specter of voting fraud, a problem that current Justice Department leaders believe is negligible. (more...)
- November 29, 2016
Given his lack of governing experience and vague policy proposals during the campaign, his selection of advisers is being scrutinized both in the United States and overseas. He has objected to the planned closure of the Guantanamo Bay detention facility and has given prominence to the specter of voting fraud, a problem that current Justice Department leaders believe is negligible. (more...)
Sidhu's wife, Pargat Singh join Congress
- November 29, 2016
The announcement of Pargat and Kaur joining the party was made in presence of senior Congress leaders, including party spokesperson Randeep Surjewala. Amarinder Singh, a former Punjab Chief Minister, resigned from the Lok Sabha to protest against what he said was "injustice" to his state after the Supreme Court held as "unconstitutional" a 2004 law passed by the Punjab assembly to deny Haryana and other states a share in the Sutlej-Yamuna waters. (more...)
- November 29, 2016
The announcement of Pargat and Kaur joining the party was made in presence of senior Congress leaders, including party spokesperson Randeep Surjewala. Amarinder Singh, a former Punjab Chief Minister, resigned from the Lok Sabha to protest against what he said was "injustice" to his state after the Supreme Court held as "unconstitutional" a 2004 law passed by the Punjab assembly to deny Haryana and other states a share in the Sutlej-Yamuna waters. (more...)
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