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Charlotte-bound Iraqi who helped US military caught in travel ban
- January 30, 2017
Fellow Iraqi Haider Sameer Abdulkhaleq Alshawi was hoping to join his wife - who had worked for a U.S. contractor - and his son in the US. Hameed Khalid Darweesh (center) was detained at New York's JFK airport as a result of new immigration policies. (more...)
- January 30, 2017
Fellow Iraqi Haider Sameer Abdulkhaleq Alshawi was hoping to join his wife - who had worked for a U.S. contractor - and his son in the US. Hameed Khalid Darweesh (center) was detained at New York's JFK airport as a result of new immigration policies. (more...)
Mexico sees signs of USA change on wall payment
- January 30, 2017
It wasn't immediately clear what the pair talked about - or how cordially they greeted one another - but the call follows growing tensions between the North American neighbors. Construction of a border wall was a keystone of Trump's presidential campaign. And it is avocados that became a rallying point for those on Twitter opposed to the wall - Mexico is, after all, the world's leading avocado producer and the top exporter of avocados into the US. (more...)
- January 30, 2017
It wasn't immediately clear what the pair talked about - or how cordially they greeted one another - but the call follows growing tensions between the North American neighbors. Construction of a border wall was a keystone of Trump's presidential campaign. And it is avocados that became a rallying point for those on Twitter opposed to the wall - Mexico is, after all, the world's leading avocado producer and the top exporter of avocados into the US. (more...)
Cuomo to propose amendment to protect Roe v
- January 30, 2017
Additionally, the order halted refugees from Syria, in an effort to keep out "radical Islamic terrorists", according to an AP report. Governor Cuomo has not and is not fighting for equal rights of the disabled who are New York State residents and USA citizens. (more...)
- January 30, 2017
Additionally, the order halted refugees from Syria, in an effort to keep out "radical Islamic terrorists", according to an AP report. Governor Cuomo has not and is not fighting for equal rights of the disabled who are New York State residents and USA citizens. (more...)
Iraq calls on USA to review 'wrong' travel ban
- January 30, 2017
By executive order on Friday, President Donald Trump banned USA entry for people from seven Muslim-majority countries - Iran , Iraq, Syria, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen - and temporarily halted the admission of refugees. administration", said the committee in a statement read to Reuters by one its members, Hassan Shwerid. Lawmaker Sadiq Al says 'we hope that the American administration will rethink this decision. (more...)
- January 30, 2017
By executive order on Friday, President Donald Trump banned USA entry for people from seven Muslim-majority countries - Iran , Iraq, Syria, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen - and temporarily halted the admission of refugees. administration", said the committee in a statement read to Reuters by one its members, Hassan Shwerid. Lawmaker Sadiq Al says 'we hope that the American administration will rethink this decision. (more...)
Mexico opposition leader urges United Nations lawsuit over Trump wall
- January 30, 2017
The White House said Trump and Peña Nieto discussed the almost $60 billion trade deficit with Mexico; a shared goal of curbing "drug cartels, drug trafficking and illegal guns and arm sales" on both sides of the border; as well as "the importance of the friendship between the two nations". (more...)
- January 30, 2017
The White House said Trump and Peña Nieto discussed the almost $60 billion trade deficit with Mexico; a shared goal of curbing "drug cartels, drug trafficking and illegal guns and arm sales" on both sides of the border; as well as "the importance of the friendship between the two nations". (more...)
George HW Bush has been discharged from Houston Methodist Hospital
- January 30, 2017
W. Bush wanted to thank hospital and all his well-wishers. He was later admitted to the ICU to address "an acute respiratory problem stemming from pneumonia", according to a previous statement from his office. Last week, he was said to be working with physical therapists on regaining his strength. McGrath said Friday that Bush was "eagerly anticipating going home over the weekend, Monday at the very latest". (more...)
- January 30, 2017
W. Bush wanted to thank hospital and all his well-wishers. He was later admitted to the ICU to address "an acute respiratory problem stemming from pneumonia", according to a previous statement from his office. Last week, he was said to be working with physical therapists on regaining his strength. McGrath said Friday that Bush was "eagerly anticipating going home over the weekend, Monday at the very latest". (more...)
Google Doodle For Fred Korematsu, American Activist Against Internment Of Japanese Americans
- January 30, 2017
It marked the first Fred Korematsu Day in California which honors the Japanese-American who was jailed after he defied a federal order to report to an internment camp during World War II. Unfortunately, yes. People who look "different" are still potential targets. On Sunday, Google announced a crisis fund to help immigrant causes in the wake of Donald Trump's immigration order, which bans citizens of seven Muslim countries from entering the USA for 90 days. (more...)
- January 30, 2017
It marked the first Fred Korematsu Day in California which honors the Japanese-American who was jailed after he defied a federal order to report to an internment camp during World War II. Unfortunately, yes. People who look "different" are still potential targets. On Sunday, Google announced a crisis fund to help immigrant causes in the wake of Donald Trump's immigration order, which bans citizens of seven Muslim countries from entering the USA for 90 days. (more...)
Bobcat Escapes From National Zoo In Washington
- January 30, 2017
Ollie was last counted at 7:30 am Monday morning by a keeper. Staff searched the area, but couldn't find the bobcat anywhere. When she didn't show up for breakfast at 10:40, the zoo declared that she had escaped. The bobcat is named " Ollie " and she's wild-born and nearly seven years old, and weighs 25 pounds. For more about the species, please read the Bobcat section of the Zoo's website . (more...)
- January 30, 2017
Ollie was last counted at 7:30 am Monday morning by a keeper. Staff searched the area, but couldn't find the bobcat anywhere. When she didn't show up for breakfast at 10:40, the zoo declared that she had escaped. The bobcat is named " Ollie " and she's wild-born and nearly seven years old, and weighs 25 pounds. For more about the species, please read the Bobcat section of the Zoo's website . (more...)
Fort Lauderdale airport shooting suspect to be arraigned Monday
- January 30, 2017
The 26-year-old man accused of opening fire at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport earlier this month pleaded not guilty to 22 counts at his arraignment in a federal court on Monday. Santiago told Federal Bureau of Investigation agents he planned the attack and bought a one-way plane ticket from Anchorage, Alaska, to Fort Lauderdale with a layover in Minneapolis, the affidavit states. (more...)
- January 30, 2017
The 26-year-old man accused of opening fire at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport earlier this month pleaded not guilty to 22 counts at his arraignment in a federal court on Monday. Santiago told Federal Bureau of Investigation agents he planned the attack and bought a one-way plane ticket from Anchorage, Alaska, to Fort Lauderdale with a layover in Minneapolis, the affidavit states. (more...)
Iran to Take 'Reciprocal Measures' After Trump's Immigration Order
- January 30, 2017
The ministry said that the decision by the United States government to impose restrictions on the travel of Muslims to the USA "though temporarily for three months - is a clear insult to the Islamic world, and especially to the great nation of Iran". (more...)
- January 30, 2017
The ministry said that the decision by the United States government to impose restrictions on the travel of Muslims to the USA "though temporarily for three months - is a clear insult to the Islamic world, and especially to the great nation of Iran". (more...)
Va. governor protests refugee ban: 'What kind of nation is this?'
- January 30, 2017
Anticipating that many people would run into problems if Trump made good on his racist campaign promises, lawyers from the International Refugee Assistance Project first made the call for volunteers last Wednesday. "W$3 e do not anticipate that further individuals traveling by air to the United States will be affected", the DHS statement said. McAuliffe and Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring (D) joined the crowds late Saturday afternoon, decrying the ban. (more...)
- January 30, 2017
Anticipating that many people would run into problems if Trump made good on his racist campaign promises, lawyers from the International Refugee Assistance Project first made the call for volunteers last Wednesday. "W$3 e do not anticipate that further individuals traveling by air to the United States will be affected", the DHS statement said. McAuliffe and Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring (D) joined the crowds late Saturday afternoon, decrying the ban. (more...)
Supreme Court rejects Asaram Bapu's twin bail pleas, criticises 'unnecessary prolonged' trial
- January 30, 2017
A bench headed by the Chief Justice JS Khehar took strong exception to Asaram conduct to file a fake letter of jail Superintendent of Jodhpur jail in apex court which allegedly said that his health condition is very serious. The bench described Asaram's condition as stable as it referred to the report of medical board of eight senior doctors of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences who had examined him on the directions of the court. (more...)
- January 30, 2017
A bench headed by the Chief Justice JS Khehar took strong exception to Asaram conduct to file a fake letter of jail Superintendent of Jodhpur jail in apex court which allegedly said that his health condition is very serious. The bench described Asaram's condition as stable as it referred to the report of medical board of eight senior doctors of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences who had examined him on the directions of the court. (more...)
JuD chief Hafiz Saeed detained: Is Pakistan on Donald Trump's radar?
- January 30, 2017
Saeed's continued freedom has been a source of continuing friction between Pakistan and its longtime foe India as well as the United States."These steps are being taken to please India", Mujahid said. The Jama'at-ud-Da'wah (JuD) chief recently lauded attacks in Kashmir where he said that India has received a befitting reply for their acts through the Akhnoor and Uri attacks. (more...)
- January 30, 2017
Saeed's continued freedom has been a source of continuing friction between Pakistan and its longtime foe India as well as the United States."These steps are being taken to please India", Mujahid said. The Jama'at-ud-Da'wah (JuD) chief recently lauded attacks in Kashmir where he said that India has received a befitting reply for their acts through the Akhnoor and Uri attacks. (more...)
Macedonia Conservatives Struggle to Form Cabinet at Deadline
- January 30, 2017
One option now would be for President Gjorge Ivanov to give the mandate to form a new government to Zaev's Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (SDSM), but VMRO-DPMNE has called for new elections. "Any other solution would lead only to new conflicts.in an already divided society", the party said. It resulted in the agreement reached a year ago between the most influential parties in Macedonia , under which Gruevski had to resign and the parliament was dissolved. (more...)
- January 30, 2017
One option now would be for President Gjorge Ivanov to give the mandate to form a new government to Zaev's Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (SDSM), but VMRO-DPMNE has called for new elections. "Any other solution would lead only to new conflicts.in an already divided society", the party said. It resulted in the agreement reached a year ago between the most influential parties in Macedonia , under which Gruevski had to resign and the parliament was dissolved. (more...)
UK Petition To Cancel Donald Trump State Visit Reaches 500000 Signatures
- January 30, 2017
The decision, taken during Mr Trump's first week in office, has sparked widespread fury and been criticised by British Olympic hero Sir Mo Farah amongst others. A statement by the United Kingdom government on Sunday said May did not agree with Trump's ban and would make representations if it affected Britons. (more...)
- January 30, 2017
The decision, taken during Mr Trump's first week in office, has sparked widespread fury and been criticised by British Olympic hero Sir Mo Farah amongst others. A statement by the United Kingdom government on Sunday said May did not agree with Trump's ban and would make representations if it affected Britons. (more...)
Trump Hits Majority Disapproval In Record Time
- January 30, 2017
Trump's first week in office has been met with massive backlash, as protesters gathered across the nation last weekend and this weekend to protest his actions as president so far. Not surprisingly, 49 percent of voters also said that President Trump is "too friendly" toward Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, compared to 43 percent who said that Trump has the correct attitude toward Russia and only 3 percent who say he is "too unfriendly". (more...)
- January 30, 2017
Trump's first week in office has been met with massive backlash, as protesters gathered across the nation last weekend and this weekend to protest his actions as president so far. Not surprisingly, 49 percent of voters also said that President Trump is "too friendly" toward Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, compared to 43 percent who said that Trump has the correct attitude toward Russia and only 3 percent who say he is "too unfriendly". (more...)
Democrats vow to reverse ban as Republicans grow restive
- January 30, 2017
Writing on the website Medium.com , Flake, an Arizona Republican who is up for re-election in 2018, seemed to agree with Trump that the issue is a national security priority but suggested Trump's executive order was too broad in its effort to counter terrorism. (more...)
- January 30, 2017
Writing on the website Medium.com , Flake, an Arizona Republican who is up for re-election in 2018, seemed to agree with Trump that the issue is a national security priority but suggested Trump's executive order was too broad in its effort to counter terrorism. (more...)
'What Kind of Captain Is He?' Amit Shah's Jibe at Amarinder Singh
- January 30, 2017
Dubbing "political opportunism" as the "forte" of Congress, he said, "A party living on its last breaths, it is incapable of doing anything [for the people]". Singh who retired from the Indian Army but returned to fight the 1965 India-Pakistan War said the promotion policy in the military "needs to be examined". (more...)
- January 30, 2017
Dubbing "political opportunism" as the "forte" of Congress, he said, "A party living on its last breaths, it is incapable of doing anything [for the people]". Singh who retired from the Indian Army but returned to fight the 1965 India-Pakistan War said the promotion policy in the military "needs to be examined". (more...)
Iraq lawmakers call for reciprocal travel ban on US: MP
- January 30, 2017
Now its neighbor Iraq taken similar action. Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has not yet reacted to the ban. "The final decision is up to the government", Al-Hassan said. Others have already argued eloquently about its cruelty in singling out the most vulnerable in society; its strategic folly in insulting countries and individuals the United States needs to help it fight terrorism (the ostensible objective of the order in the first place); its cynical incoherence in using the ... (more...)
- January 30, 2017
Now its neighbor Iraq taken similar action. Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has not yet reacted to the ban. "The final decision is up to the government", Al-Hassan said. Others have already argued eloquently about its cruelty in singling out the most vulnerable in society; its strategic folly in insulting countries and individuals the United States needs to help it fight terrorism (the ostensible objective of the order in the first place); its cynical incoherence in using the ... (more...)
Mexico expresses 'profound astonishment, rejection and disappointment' over Netanyahu tweet
- January 30, 2017
White House press secretary Sean Spicer revealed on Thursday night that Mr Trump would force Mexico to pay for the wall by imposing a 20 per cent tax on all imports from the country, a move with the potential to start a trade war between the U.S. (more...)
- January 30, 2017
White House press secretary Sean Spicer revealed on Thursday night that Mr Trump would force Mexico to pay for the wall by imposing a 20 per cent tax on all imports from the country, a move with the potential to start a trade war between the U.S. (more...)
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