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Turkey and Russian Federation agree to Syrian cease-fire plan
- December 28, 2016
The Russian Foreign Ministry has declared a United States decision to ease weapon restrictions for Syrian rebels as a "hostile act". Andrew Osborn writes Maria Zakharova, spokeswoman of Russia's foreign ministry, said Russian Federation views the policy change in the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act as a "hostile" move. (more...)
- December 28, 2016
The Russian Foreign Ministry has declared a United States decision to ease weapon restrictions for Syrian rebels as a "hostile act". Andrew Osborn writes Maria Zakharova, spokeswoman of Russia's foreign ministry, said Russian Federation views the policy change in the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act as a "hostile" move. (more...)
Clinton year-end email thanks supporters, references popular vote
- December 28, 2016
After a break at her home in Chappaqua, New York, she made an appearance at the Newseum, where she was honoured by the Children's Defense Fund, and gave a speech at the tribute for retiring Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid in early December. (more...)
- December 28, 2016
After a break at her home in Chappaqua, New York, she made an appearance at the Newseum, where she was honoured by the Children's Defense Fund, and gave a speech at the tribute for retiring Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid in early December. (more...)
Dylann Roof: Charleston shooter won't offer evidence to spare life
- December 28, 2016
Roof was found guilty on December 15 of 22 charges of hate crimes resulting in death, as well as the obstruction of religion and firearm violations. Dylann Roof, the SC man who gunned down black worshippers at a historic African-American church in 2015, plans to represent himself - without the aid of evidence or witnesses that could save his life - during the sentencing phase of his federal hate-crime trial, according to reports from a Wednesday morning pretrial conference in Charleston. (more...)
- December 28, 2016
Roof was found guilty on December 15 of 22 charges of hate crimes resulting in death, as well as the obstruction of religion and firearm violations. Dylann Roof, the SC man who gunned down black worshippers at a historic African-American church in 2015, plans to represent himself - without the aid of evidence or witnesses that could save his life - during the sentencing phase of his federal hate-crime trial, according to reports from a Wednesday morning pretrial conference in Charleston. (more...)
Russia: US Providing Arms to Syrian Rebels a 'Hostile Act'
- December 28, 2016
Just like recent years, the 2017 bill bans USA military cooperation with the Russians until Moscow has "ceased its occupation of Ukrainian territory and its aggressive activities that threaten the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine and members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)". (more...)
- December 28, 2016
Just like recent years, the 2017 bill bans USA military cooperation with the Russians until Moscow has "ceased its occupation of Ukrainian territory and its aggressive activities that threaten the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine and members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)". (more...)
Leaked document claims United Nations anti-settlement resolution orchestrated by US, PA co-op
- December 28, 2016
Kerry, pushing back on Israel's fury at the US abstention of the United Nations vote, questioned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's true commitment to Palestinian statehood, which has formed the basis for all serious peace talks for years. (more...)
- December 28, 2016
Kerry, pushing back on Israel's fury at the US abstention of the United Nations vote, questioned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's true commitment to Palestinian statehood, which has formed the basis for all serious peace talks for years. (more...)
Turkey and Russian Federation agree terms of Syria ceasefire, state media reports
- December 28, 2016
According to the ministry, the Obama administration is trying to complicate the situation in the world before Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20. Russian Federation began conducting an air campaign against the opponents of Assad in September 2015. Although the US administration claims to be supporting Turkey's fight against terror groups, the PKK's use of USA arms in its attacks against Turkey has led politicians and the public to believe otherwise. (more...)
- December 28, 2016
According to the ministry, the Obama administration is trying to complicate the situation in the world before Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20. Russian Federation began conducting an air campaign against the opponents of Assad in September 2015. Although the US administration claims to be supporting Turkey's fight against terror groups, the PKK's use of USA arms in its attacks against Turkey has led politicians and the public to believe otherwise. (more...)
Iraq says defeating ISIL will take three more months
- December 28, 2016
He's previously said Mosul would be retaken by the end of the year. But ISIS would still hold pockets of territory in the country, and US officials have said they expect ISIS to continue operating as an insurgency once it loses its territory. (more...)
- December 28, 2016
He's previously said Mosul would be retaken by the end of the year. But ISIS would still hold pockets of territory in the country, and US officials have said they expect ISIS to continue operating as an insurgency once it loses its territory. (more...)
Police subdue naked man jumping on cars in Tampa
- December 28, 2016
Officers responded to the scene at 5:56 a.m. and found the man acting irrationally and banging his head on the windshields of cars. The man was pronounced dead not long after arriving at the hospital. 'He was behaving as if on a mind altering drug possibly'. Officers at the scene said the man struggled with police and continued to thrash and kick as they took him into custody. (more...)
- December 28, 2016
Officers responded to the scene at 5:56 a.m. and found the man acting irrationally and banging his head on the windshields of cars. The man was pronounced dead not long after arriving at the hospital. 'He was behaving as if on a mind altering drug possibly'. Officers at the scene said the man struggled with police and continued to thrash and kick as they took him into custody. (more...)
WaPo: WH Prepares To Announce Plan To Punish Russia For Election Hacking
- December 28, 2016
An announcement describing the public elements could come as early as this week, the newspaper reported. The power led to the Chinese president promising that his country would not hack secrets of US companies in order to benefit businesses in that country, the Post reported. (more...)
- December 28, 2016
An announcement describing the public elements could come as early as this week, the newspaper reported. The power led to the Chinese president promising that his country would not hack secrets of US companies in order to benefit businesses in that country, the Post reported. (more...)
Transgender boy kicked out of Cub Scouts
- December 28, 2016
The Boy Scouts of America only just recently lifted its ban on gay scouts and leaders. But before you go blaming this 8-year-old for having a supportive family who's allowing him to live his truth, you can also get kicked out for being Atheist or Agnostic... (more...)
- December 28, 2016
The Boy Scouts of America only just recently lifted its ban on gay scouts and leaders. But before you go blaming this 8-year-old for having a supportive family who's allowing him to live his truth, you can also get kicked out for being Atheist or Agnostic... (more...)
Punishment for old notes after 31 March
- December 28, 2016
In the previous two instances, when high denomination notes were banned in 1946 and 1978, the government had passed ordinances to give legality to the executive order. Currency notes carry RBI's promise to pay the bearer the amount of the value of the note, a pledge that can be nullified only by legislation after giving due opportunity to everyone to return old notes. (more...)
- December 28, 2016
In the previous two instances, when high denomination notes were banned in 1946 and 1978, the government had passed ordinances to give legality to the executive order. Currency notes carry RBI's promise to pay the bearer the amount of the value of the note, a pledge that can be nullified only by legislation after giving due opportunity to everyone to return old notes. (more...)
Prince Philip the busiest royal of 2016 with 110 days of engagements
- December 28, 2016
While Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, clocked 58,200 miles , his sister Anne, Princess Royal, traveled 56,600 miles. Anne has a reputation as a hard-working royal and is frequently among the top of lists recording the number of engagements carried out by members of the Royal family. (more...)
- December 28, 2016
While Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, clocked 58,200 miles , his sister Anne, Princess Royal, traveled 56,600 miles. Anne has a reputation as a hard-working royal and is frequently among the top of lists recording the number of engagements carried out by members of the Royal family. (more...)
Turkey and Russian Federation agree on extended Syrian ceasefire, airstrikes kill civilians
- December 28, 2016
Russia's foreign ministry said Tuesday that the Syrian government was holding talks with the opposition forces to sound them out about a potential ceasefire. "It is hard to accept or refuse the matter before we look at the details, of course", one rebel forces spokesperson said. He said Tuesday that the USA was supporting extremist groups such as ISIS in Syria. (more...)
- December 28, 2016
Russia's foreign ministry said Tuesday that the Syrian government was holding talks with the opposition forces to sound them out about a potential ceasefire. "It is hard to accept or refuse the matter before we look at the details, of course", one rebel forces spokesperson said. He said Tuesday that the USA was supporting extremist groups such as ISIS in Syria. (more...)
New Years Eve Preparations in NY
- December 28, 2016
The Times Square New Year's Eve crystal ball, first used in 1907, is just about ready to help ring in 2017. It had previously been called Long Acre Square. An estimated one million people are expected to gather in Times Square to watch the ball drop. "At a time when the world seems ever-more fractured, divided and disconnected the symbolism of our global celebration highlighting the United Nations and its global goals could not be more important", said Tim Tompkins, president of the Time ... (more...)
- December 28, 2016
The Times Square New Year's Eve crystal ball, first used in 1907, is just about ready to help ring in 2017. It had previously been called Long Acre Square. An estimated one million people are expected to gather in Times Square to watch the ball drop. "At a time when the world seems ever-more fractured, divided and disconnected the symbolism of our global celebration highlighting the United Nations and its global goals could not be more important", said Tim Tompkins, president of the Time ... (more...)
Alleged accomplice to Christmas market attack suspect detained in Berlin
- December 28, 2016
This is a breaking news story. Wim de Bruin, spokesman for the Dutch public prosecution service told AFP: "We believe he was in Nijmegen, most likely last Wednesday". Investigators are trying to determine whether Amri had a support network in planning and carrying out the attack, and in fleeing Berlin . Italians have been moved by the story of 31-year-old Fabrizia di Lorenzo, who survived two heart operations only to be killed in the truck attack in Berlin , where she was living. (more...)
- December 28, 2016
This is a breaking news story. Wim de Bruin, spokesman for the Dutch public prosecution service told AFP: "We believe he was in Nijmegen, most likely last Wednesday". Investigators are trying to determine whether Amri had a support network in planning and carrying out the attack, and in fleeing Berlin . Italians have been moved by the story of 31-year-old Fabrizia di Lorenzo, who survived two heart operations only to be killed in the truck attack in Berlin , where she was living. (more...)
APD seeking 'armed', 'dangerous' suspect for Christmas Eve double homicide
- December 28, 2016
A third suspect, De Anthony Malik Harris was in the hospital with a gunshot wound. Several suspects knew Christopher Brooks and went to his home intending to rob him, according to detectives. Franklin remained jailed after police said he participated in the robbery. Police arrived at the 4100 block of Peterkin Avenue (general view) and found Danielle Brooks dead at the scene. (more...)
- December 28, 2016
A third suspect, De Anthony Malik Harris was in the hospital with a gunshot wound. Several suspects knew Christopher Brooks and went to his home intending to rob him, according to detectives. Franklin remained jailed after police said he participated in the robbery. Police arrived at the 4100 block of Peterkin Avenue (general view) and found Danielle Brooks dead at the scene. (more...)
Monroe County Residents Encouraged To Recycle Live Trees, Wreaths
- December 28, 2016
In Prince George's County , the Department of the Environment offers free Christmas tree recycling with curbside collection now through February 1. York County will collect any residents Christmas tree, even those who don't subscribe to the regular curbside waste collection. (more...)
- December 28, 2016
In Prince George's County , the Department of the Environment offers free Christmas tree recycling with curbside collection now through February 1. York County will collect any residents Christmas tree, even those who don't subscribe to the regular curbside waste collection. (more...)
Tracking potential heavy snow for Thursday
- December 28, 2016
Our focus shifts to Thursday and a developing area of low pressure off the NJ coast that will rapidly strengthen. This is for Thursday late morning into early Friday morning. Wind: SE 5-15mph. Therefore, all zones are in the winter storm watch. "For most, that will mean snow, heavy at times (rates of 1" per hour at times, ) but closer to the coastline (and how close to the coastline is still a big detail that needs to be ironed out) there could be several/many hours of a wintry mix or ... (more...)
- December 28, 2016
Our focus shifts to Thursday and a developing area of low pressure off the NJ coast that will rapidly strengthen. This is for Thursday late morning into early Friday morning. Wind: SE 5-15mph. Therefore, all zones are in the winter storm watch. "For most, that will mean snow, heavy at times (rates of 1" per hour at times, ) but closer to the coastline (and how close to the coastline is still a big detail that needs to be ironed out) there could be several/many hours of a wintry mix or ... (more...)
No "hatching" in Hatchimals
- December 28, 2016
Spin Master did not immediately respond to CNBC's request for comment, but urged customers on Twitter to direct message the company for assistance or to contact its customer service number. Parent company SpinMaster has been fielding complaints on Twitter, but several customers have lost their patience. It was a tough find for many parents during the holiday season with it selling out quickly in stores. (more...)
- December 28, 2016
Spin Master did not immediately respond to CNBC's request for comment, but urged customers on Twitter to direct message the company for assistance or to contact its customer service number. Parent company SpinMaster has been fielding complaints on Twitter, but several customers have lost their patience. It was a tough find for many parents during the holiday season with it selling out quickly in stores. (more...)
Benazir Bhutto's 9th death anniversary observed
- December 28, 2016
In a lukewarm reaction, Imran Khan said anyone can go to the Parliament after contesting elections. "We have sacrificed much for the sake of democracy and politics to save Pakistan". To a question about investigation into the martyrdom of Benazir Bhutto, she said leaders of PPP remained in the government for five years but did not hold investigations. (more...)
- December 28, 2016
In a lukewarm reaction, Imran Khan said anyone can go to the Parliament after contesting elections. "We have sacrificed much for the sake of democracy and politics to save Pakistan". To a question about investigation into the martyrdom of Benazir Bhutto, she said leaders of PPP remained in the government for five years but did not hold investigations. (more...)
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