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UN Security Council Approves New North Korea Sanctions
- December 03, 2016
The UN has responded to North Korea's fifth and largest nuclear test with new sanctions to slash its annual export revenues by 25%. The New York Times said that backing the new set of restrictions was easy for Beijing as they are aimed at showing its displeasure at Kim Jong-un's nuclear agenda but will not inflict "crippling pain". (more...)
- December 03, 2016
The UN has responded to North Korea's fifth and largest nuclear test with new sanctions to slash its annual export revenues by 25%. The New York Times said that backing the new set of restrictions was easy for Beijing as they are aimed at showing its displeasure at Kim Jong-un's nuclear agenda but will not inflict "crippling pain". (more...)
President Tony Tan extends best wishes to new Thai King
- December 03, 2016
Shopkeepers carry a portrait of Thailand 's new King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun, Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in Bangkok , Thailand. The name was released in a statement by Thailand's Public Relations Department today following a Buddhist rite marking 50 days since the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej's death. (more...)
- December 03, 2016
Shopkeepers carry a portrait of Thailand 's new King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun, Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in Bangkok , Thailand. The name was released in a statement by Thailand's Public Relations Department today following a Buddhist rite marking 50 days since the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej's death. (more...)
France's Fillon Seen Beating Le Pen in Presidential Election
- December 03, 2016
According to the Harris interactive poll quoted by BFMTV (in French), Mr Fillon would lead the National Front candidate by 26% to 24% in the first round, then win the run-off against her by 67% to 33%. He wants to slash public spending, raise the retirement age , scrap the 35-hour working week, and cut back social security. Former Prime Minister Francois Fillon won the center-right Republicans party's primary runoff on Sunday to represent the biggest opposition party in the 2017 French ... (more...)
- December 03, 2016
According to the Harris interactive poll quoted by BFMTV (in French), Mr Fillon would lead the National Front candidate by 26% to 24% in the first round, then win the run-off against her by 67% to 33%. He wants to slash public spending, raise the retirement age , scrap the 35-hour working week, and cut back social security. Former Prime Minister Francois Fillon won the center-right Republicans party's primary runoff on Sunday to represent the biggest opposition party in the 2017 French ... (more...)
Jury deadlocked in trial of cop filmed killing fleeing suspect
- December 03, 2016
As previously reported on The Root , Michael Slager, 35, is on trial for the April 2015 shooting death of 50-year-old Walter Scott. The jury then returned a second time in the afternoon indicating it was still at deadlock, with a unanimous decision hinging on just one juror who believed Slager was not guilty. (more...)
- December 03, 2016
As previously reported on The Root , Michael Slager, 35, is on trial for the April 2015 shooting death of 50-year-old Walter Scott. The jury then returned a second time in the afternoon indicating it was still at deadlock, with a unanimous decision hinging on just one juror who believed Slager was not guilty. (more...)
Israel Thrilled by Trump's Appointment of Nikki Haley
- December 03, 2016
Haley will be taking over the position now held by Samantha Power, who has been the United States envoy to the UN since 2013. United Nations ambassador is a key post, advising the White House on foreign policy issues and representing the U.S.in discussions with other countries. (more...)
- December 03, 2016
Haley will be taking over the position now held by Samantha Power, who has been the United States envoy to the UN since 2013. United Nations ambassador is a key post, advising the White House on foreign policy issues and representing the U.S.in discussions with other countries. (more...)
Kanye West released from hospital
- December 03, 2016
Kim Kardashian freed herself and raised the alarm after being tied up and robbed at gunpoint in Paris of United States dollars 10 million in jewels in Paris, police sources said. " Kanye is there in the hospital because he knows he needs to get better, and he wants to get better". He spent 10 minutes talking to the crowd about Beyonce , Jay Z, Hillary Clinton and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg during another show. (more...)
- December 03, 2016
Kim Kardashian freed herself and raised the alarm after being tied up and robbed at gunpoint in Paris of United States dollars 10 million in jewels in Paris, police sources said. " Kanye is there in the hospital because he knows he needs to get better, and he wants to get better". He spent 10 minutes talking to the crowd about Beyonce , Jay Z, Hillary Clinton and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg during another show. (more...)
China defended free trade against protectionism of Trump
- December 03, 2016
A White House description of the meeting says after exchanging pleasantries, Obama encouraged Putin to uphold his country's commitments under the Minsk deal aimed at ending the conflict. All eyes were on China at this year's APEC summit in Lima , Peru just over a week after Trump's surprise victory in the United States dashed hopes of the largest-ever US-proposed trade deal, the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), coming to fruition. (more...)
- December 03, 2016
A White House description of the meeting says after exchanging pleasantries, Obama encouraged Putin to uphold his country's commitments under the Minsk deal aimed at ending the conflict. All eyes were on China at this year's APEC summit in Lima , Peru just over a week after Trump's surprise victory in the United States dashed hopes of the largest-ever US-proposed trade deal, the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), coming to fruition. (more...)
Omar says ministers in Modi's government provoking Pakistan
- December 03, 2016
Omar according to spokesman said PDP's charade of seeking CBMs and political initiatives could not hide the party's brazen abandonment of its own ideology and vision document in a bargain to attain power. "The remarks are highly condemnable and are not expected from a seasoned politician like Omar Abdullah. Both the countries have to create an atmosphere for dialogue", he said. (more...)
- December 03, 2016
Omar according to spokesman said PDP's charade of seeking CBMs and political initiatives could not hide the party's brazen abandonment of its own ideology and vision document in a bargain to attain power. "The remarks are highly condemnable and are not expected from a seasoned politician like Omar Abdullah. Both the countries have to create an atmosphere for dialogue", he said. (more...)
White House: Obama expected to sign renewal of Iran Sanctions Act
- December 03, 2016
The ISA was set to expire at the end of 2016, but the legislation that was unanimously passed today extended it another ten years. "I would expect the president to sign this piece of legislation". -Iran relations, both have significantly worsened since the agreement was announced in July 2015. The Iran Sanctions Act also has nuclear sanctions that were suspended under the JCPOA but theoretically can be "snapped back" if Iran violates the agreement. (more...)
- December 03, 2016
The ISA was set to expire at the end of 2016, but the legislation that was unanimously passed today extended it another ten years. "I would expect the president to sign this piece of legislation". -Iran relations, both have significantly worsened since the agreement was announced in July 2015. The Iran Sanctions Act also has nuclear sanctions that were suspended under the JCPOA but theoretically can be "snapped back" if Iran violates the agreement. (more...)
One should be careful in making allegations against Army: Bengal Governor
- December 03, 2016
Nevertheless, the Parliament again witnessed ruckus on Friday as the opposition continued to corner the Centre over the army's deployment in West Bengal. Meanwhile, a Trinamool Congress delegation, on Saturday afternoon met the state governor and submitted a memorandum protesting against the deployment of army at several toll plazas in the state. (more...)
- December 03, 2016
Nevertheless, the Parliament again witnessed ruckus on Friday as the opposition continued to corner the Centre over the army's deployment in West Bengal. Meanwhile, a Trinamool Congress delegation, on Saturday afternoon met the state governor and submitted a memorandum protesting against the deployment of army at several toll plazas in the state. (more...)
Gareth Bale set to miss Wales' crunch World Cup qualifier in Dublin
- December 03, 2016
The news means that Bale could now miss Madrid's next 25 fixtures in all competitions, including the next 14 matchdays in the La Liga. Wales are now priced at 5/6 on soccer odds to qualify out of Group D.Of course, Bale was a big reason why Wales reached the semifinals of Euro 2016 in France, only to be eliminated at the hands of Portugal and Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo. (more...)
- December 03, 2016
The news means that Bale could now miss Madrid's next 25 fixtures in all competitions, including the next 14 matchdays in the La Liga. Wales are now priced at 5/6 on soccer odds to qualify out of Group D.Of course, Bale was a big reason why Wales reached the semifinals of Euro 2016 in France, only to be eliminated at the hands of Portugal and Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo. (more...)
Toronto neurosurgeon charged with murder of doctor wife
- December 03, 2016
The missing doctor's friends told reporter Joe Warmington that Elana's mother told people on the street that she had called police when she noticed that "three carpets" were missing from the home. The Sun also reported tonight that police have put a seal on the doors and garage of the Shamji home. Mohammed Shamji has been charged with one count of first-degree murder. (more...)
- December 03, 2016
The missing doctor's friends told reporter Joe Warmington that Elana's mother told people on the street that she had called police when she noticed that "three carpets" were missing from the home. The Sun also reported tonight that police have put a seal on the doors and garage of the Shamji home. Mohammed Shamji has been charged with one count of first-degree murder. (more...)
Late-season tropical depression forms in the Caribbean
- December 03, 2016
The U.S. National Hurricane Center says the depression is expected to become a tropical storm later in the day or overnight. This means that hurricane conditions are possible here. To keep up with storm activity as the season develops, bookmark the National Hurricane Center's website , and keep an eye on your hometown Patch site for local information. (more...)
- December 03, 2016
The U.S. National Hurricane Center says the depression is expected to become a tropical storm later in the day or overnight. This means that hurricane conditions are possible here. To keep up with storm activity as the season develops, bookmark the National Hurricane Center's website , and keep an eye on your hometown Patch site for local information. (more...)
Electors feeling pressure to turn on Trump
- December 03, 2016
The other 302 are bound to vote for the candidate who won the state's electoral votes. Maryland, which was the first state to join the popular vote compact, has 10 votes in the Electoral College. In other states, switching from the victor of the popular vote is a misdemeanor or a felony. Under the system, the president is elected based upon the victor of the majority of electors- the current majority being 270. (more...)
- December 03, 2016
The other 302 are bound to vote for the candidate who won the state's electoral votes. Maryland, which was the first state to join the popular vote compact, has 10 votes in the Electoral College. In other states, switching from the victor of the popular vote is a misdemeanor or a felony. Under the system, the president is elected based upon the victor of the majority of electors- the current majority being 270. (more...)
Merkel tells party she'll seek fourth term as chancellor
- December 03, 2016
The SPD politician was answering a question whether she experienced Merkel as being feeble in the cabinet, too. According to recent polls , the AfD would win about 10 percent of the vote if general elections were to be held now. She repeated the line on Thursday at a bittersweet farewell news conference in Berlin with Obama, who praised her as an "outstanding partner" and urged Germans to "appreciate" her. (more...)
- December 03, 2016
The SPD politician was answering a question whether she experienced Merkel as being feeble in the cabinet, too. According to recent polls , the AfD would win about 10 percent of the vote if general elections were to be held now. She repeated the line on Thursday at a bittersweet farewell news conference in Berlin with Obama, who praised her as an "outstanding partner" and urged Germans to "appreciate" her. (more...)
Adama Barrow Unseats Gambian President Jammeh In Shocking Victory
- December 03, 2016
Mr Jammeh , who came to power in 1994, as a 29-year-old army officer following a military has agreed to accept defeat later today, said Alieu Momarr Njie. After voting, candidate Barrow told journalists that the government blackout's move was "unfortunate", especially at a time "when Gambians expect a free flow of information ..." All internet and global phone service was cut on election day in a bid by Jammeh to thwart unrest. (more...)
- December 03, 2016
Mr Jammeh , who came to power in 1994, as a 29-year-old army officer following a military has agreed to accept defeat later today, said Alieu Momarr Njie. After voting, candidate Barrow told journalists that the government blackout's move was "unfortunate", especially at a time "when Gambians expect a free flow of information ..." All internet and global phone service was cut on election day in a bid by Jammeh to thwart unrest. (more...)
Hurricane Otto leaves at least 9 dead in Costa Rica
- December 03, 2016
The storm, which was a strong Category 2 hurricane with 110 miles per hour winds when it slammed into Nicaragua on Thursday, weakened but remained a tropical storm as it moved across Central America and into the Pacific last night. Because it retained tropical characteristic as it passed over land, it kept its name - Otto - when it emerged off Costa Rica's west coast, just shy of hurricane strength. (more...)
- December 03, 2016
The storm, which was a strong Category 2 hurricane with 110 miles per hour winds when it slammed into Nicaragua on Thursday, weakened but remained a tropical storm as it moved across Central America and into the Pacific last night. Because it retained tropical characteristic as it passed over land, it kept its name - Otto - when it emerged off Costa Rica's west coast, just shy of hurricane strength. (more...)
Fighting around Mosul leaves majority in Isis-held city without water
- December 03, 2016
HAJ ALI, Iraq Iraqi forces assaulted Islamic State-held villages across dusty fields south of Mosul on Tuesday, where suicide auto bombers and snipers caused some two dozen casualties in a blatant reminder that militants still hold ground far from the main battlefield. (more...)
- December 03, 2016
HAJ ALI, Iraq Iraqi forces assaulted Islamic State-held villages across dusty fields south of Mosul on Tuesday, where suicide auto bombers and snipers caused some two dozen casualties in a blatant reminder that militants still hold ground far from the main battlefield. (more...)
Trump Begins Victory Tour - Campaign Tensions Remain
- December 03, 2016
He criticized the media for refusing to believe he could reach 270 electoral college votes and win the election. He galvanized supporters during the campaign by calling her "Crooked Hillary" and alleging she broke the law, even through the Federal Bureau of Investigation cleared her. (more...)
- December 03, 2016
He criticized the media for refusing to believe he could reach 270 electoral college votes and win the election. He galvanized supporters during the campaign by calling her "Crooked Hillary" and alleging she broke the law, even through the Federal Bureau of Investigation cleared her. (more...)
LA 2024 releases $5.3 billion budget; no new stadiums needed
- December 03, 2016
Bid chiefs said the LA 2024 plan would require "no surprises" and would benefit from more than 30 competition and non-competition venues which were already built or planned by private investors. "Like the organizers of the LA 1984 Games, we believe we have a responsibility and a tremendous opportunity to put forward a plan that will serve Los Angeles and the Olympic Movement long after the Games are over in 2024", expressed Chairman Wasserman. (more...)
- December 03, 2016
Bid chiefs said the LA 2024 plan would require "no surprises" and would benefit from more than 30 competition and non-competition venues which were already built or planned by private investors. "Like the organizers of the LA 1984 Games, we believe we have a responsibility and a tremendous opportunity to put forward a plan that will serve Los Angeles and the Olympic Movement long after the Games are over in 2024", expressed Chairman Wasserman. (more...)
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