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In severe legal blow, judge blocks Donald Trump travel ban
- February 05, 2017
Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson on the federal courthouse steps in Seattle after winning a temporary restraining order against President Trump's executive order on immigration. "No one is above the law - not even the President". The actions by the two departments are part of an effort to comply with a court order, issued late Friday, that puts a temporary hold on Mr. (more...)
- February 05, 2017
Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson on the federal courthouse steps in Seattle after winning a temporary restraining order against President Trump's executive order on immigration. "No one is above the law - not even the President". The actions by the two departments are part of an effort to comply with a court order, issued late Friday, that puts a temporary hold on Mr. (more...)
'It's not a Muslim ban': Trump defends controversial executive order on refugees
- February 05, 2017
The case played out amid global turmoil as the order signed on Friday shut the borders of the USA for an Iranian scientist headed to a lab in MA, a Syrian refugee family headed to a new life in OH and countless others across the world. "We focused on, instead of religion, danger - the areas of the world that create danger for us", Giuliani said. She expressed her concerns to Trump during a phone call and reminded him that the Geneva Conventions require the global community to take in ... (more...)
- February 05, 2017
The case played out amid global turmoil as the order signed on Friday shut the borders of the USA for an Iranian scientist headed to a lab in MA, a Syrian refugee family headed to a new life in OH and countless others across the world. "We focused on, instead of religion, danger - the areas of the world that create danger for us", Giuliani said. She expressed her concerns to Trump during a phone call and reminded him that the Geneva Conventions require the global community to take in ... (more...)
Thousands of Romanians protest diluted graft law for 4th day
- February 05, 2017
Romania's political crisis has deepened after a key government ally said an emergency decree that would dilute the anti-corruption fight was not constitutional. It was extremely important to me to see what people who have proposed me for this position want. In Bucharest protestors gathered spontaneously in front of the seat of government, chanting " thieves " and calling for the resignation of the social democrat government, which has been in power for less than a month, AFP reporters saw. (more...)
- February 05, 2017
Romania's political crisis has deepened after a key government ally said an emergency decree that would dilute the anti-corruption fight was not constitutional. It was extremely important to me to see what people who have proposed me for this position want. In Bucharest protestors gathered spontaneously in front of the seat of government, chanting " thieves " and calling for the resignation of the social democrat government, which has been in power for less than a month, AFP reporters saw. (more...)
Ireland Let Lead Slip As Laidlaw Kicks Scotland To Deserved Win
- February 05, 2017
Rob just put a foot in touch, Jamie nearly got to the line. - Scotland have not won their opening match of a Six Nations campaign since beating France in 2006, which is in fact the only time they have won their opener since Italy joined the competition in 2000. (more...)
- February 05, 2017
Rob just put a foot in touch, Jamie nearly got to the line. - Scotland have not won their opening match of a Six Nations campaign since beating France in 2006, which is in fact the only time they have won their opener since Italy joined the competition in 2000. (more...)
Morris fires US to football friendly win over Jamaica
- February 05, 2017
As he returns to his club to begin preseason training, for his part Feilhaber is optimistic about returning to camp when the MNT convenes ahead of crucial World Cup Qualifying matches against Honduras (March 24) and Panama (March 28). The Americans had their first chance in the seventh minute when Feilhaber's crisp corner found McCarty, who nodded a shot over the crossbar. Jamaica almost went ahead in the 34th minute after Cory Burke outsprinted Zusi down a flank on a counter and crossed. (more...)
- February 05, 2017
As he returns to his club to begin preseason training, for his part Feilhaber is optimistic about returning to camp when the MNT convenes ahead of crucial World Cup Qualifying matches against Honduras (March 24) and Panama (March 28). The Americans had their first chance in the seventh minute when Feilhaber's crisp corner found McCarty, who nodded a shot over the crossbar. Jamaica almost went ahead in the 34th minute after Cory Burke outsprinted Zusi down a flank on a counter and crossed. (more...)
J&K on high alert as Pakistan observes "Kashmir Day"
- February 05, 2017
Tensions between Pakistan and India have been running high, with an escalation in ceasefire violations along the Line of Control and Working Boundary. The reports said that if Gwadar grows to be the enormous port China envisions it to become, then China will need to take on a bigger direct or indirect security role. (more...)
- February 05, 2017
Tensions between Pakistan and India have been running high, with an escalation in ceasefire violations along the Line of Control and Working Boundary. The reports said that if Gwadar grows to be the enormous port China envisions it to become, then China will need to take on a bigger direct or indirect security role. (more...)
François Hollande leads attacks on Donald Trump at European Union summit
- February 05, 2017
In keeping with their stated desire to engage Trump, some EU leaders, including Merkel and French President François Hollande, spoke at the lunch about their support for increasing military spending - a clear attempt at outreach by offering to address one of Trump's loudest criticisms of the European allies. (more...)
- February 05, 2017
In keeping with their stated desire to engage Trump, some EU leaders, including Merkel and French President François Hollande, spoke at the lunch about their support for increasing military spending - a clear attempt at outreach by offering to address one of Trump's loudest criticisms of the European allies. (more...)
Pence says Trump team has its eyes on Russian Federation
- February 05, 2017
Pence also defended Trump's decision to make changes on religious liberty. Vice President Mike Pence came to Philadelphia to address the city's chapter of the Federalist Society and give his support to President Donald Trump's Supreme Court pick. (more...)
- February 05, 2017
Pence also defended Trump's decision to make changes on religious liberty. Vice President Mike Pence came to Philadelphia to address the city's chapter of the Federalist Society and give his support to President Donald Trump's Supreme Court pick. (more...)
Law students put their heads together to help refugees
- February 05, 2017
A Seattle-based federal judge granted a nationwide temporary restraining order on the action Friday. The University of Calgary and the University of Alberta students joined about 700 others at 22 law schools across the country Saturday for a 12-hour legal research marathon . (more...)
- February 05, 2017
A Seattle-based federal judge granted a nationwide temporary restraining order on the action Friday. The University of Calgary and the University of Alberta students joined about 700 others at 22 law schools across the country Saturday for a 12-hour legal research marathon . (more...)
Trump Tells Israel New Settlements Not Helpful to Peace Process
- February 05, 2017
Israel's deputy foreign minister, Tzipi Hotovely from the right-wing of Netanyahu's Likud party, interpreted it in a similar way, saying construction in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, which the Palestinians want for their own state together with Gaza, would go on unhindered. (more...)
- February 05, 2017
Israel's deputy foreign minister, Tzipi Hotovely from the right-wing of Netanyahu's Likud party, interpreted it in a similar way, saying construction in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, which the Palestinians want for their own state together with Gaza, would go on unhindered. (more...)
Egypt identifies Louvre Museum attacker
- February 05, 2017
Another individual behaving suspiciously was detained in the process, but it's not yet confirmed if he is linked to the attack. One French soldier was lightly injured. In an update on its Twitter account, the Ministry of the Interior said around 250 people who were inside the Louvre at the time of the attack remained inside. (more...)
- February 05, 2017
Another individual behaving suspiciously was detained in the process, but it's not yet confirmed if he is linked to the attack. One French soldier was lightly injured. In an update on its Twitter account, the Ministry of the Interior said around 250 people who were inside the Louvre at the time of the attack remained inside. (more...)
Machete Attacker Shot Outside Louvre, Prompting a Trump Tweet
- February 05, 2017
The attack occurred at around 10:00 a.m. local time at the Carousel du Louvre, a commercial underground shopping plaza near the entrance to the Louvre, one of the world's most popular museums. The shooting comes with France on its highest state of alert with thousands of troops patrolling the capital following a string of attacks in the last few years. (more...)
- February 05, 2017
The attack occurred at around 10:00 a.m. local time at the Carousel du Louvre, a commercial underground shopping plaza near the entrance to the Louvre, one of the world's most popular museums. The shooting comes with France on its highest state of alert with thousands of troops patrolling the capital following a string of attacks in the last few years. (more...)
Snowfall, freezing weather claim 42 lives in Afghanistan, life paralyzed in Kabul
- February 05, 2017
Mohammad Omar Mohammadi, spokesman for the ministry of natural disasters in Afghanistan, told the AFP 54 were killed in the snow and 52 were injured. Freezing weather also killed at least two people and over 100 animals in western Badghis province. Unusually, snow even fell in the southern province of Kandahar. (more...)
- February 05, 2017
Mohammad Omar Mohammadi, spokesman for the ministry of natural disasters in Afghanistan, told the AFP 54 were killed in the snow and 52 were injured. Freezing weather also killed at least two people and over 100 animals in western Badghis province. Unusually, snow even fell in the southern province of Kandahar. (more...)
Romanians in Malta hold protest over Bucharest decree
- February 05, 2017
Liviu Dragnea , head of the ruling Social Democrats, is one of those who could have benefited from the decree. Grindeanu has defended the decree, arguing it will free up space in Romania's overcrowded prisons. "I hope in 2017 we will see the speed, determination and internal safeguards needed to complete the necessary reforms and ensure the irreversibility of the results", Timmermans had said when releasing a regular annual report on Romania. (more...)
- February 05, 2017
Liviu Dragnea , head of the ruling Social Democrats, is one of those who could have benefited from the decree. Grindeanu has defended the decree, arguing it will free up space in Romania's overcrowded prisons. "I hope in 2017 we will see the speed, determination and internal safeguards needed to complete the necessary reforms and ensure the irreversibility of the results", Timmermans had said when releasing a regular annual report on Romania. (more...)
French Soldier Stops Islamist Terror Attack at the Louvre
- February 05, 2017
Paris Police Commissioner Michel Cadot was among the officials who said the alleged assailant shouted about Allah during the incident. A second individual was taken into custody following the attack, but Interior Ministry spokesman Pierre-Henry Brandet said it would be up to prosecutors to determine his involvement, if there was any. (more...)
- February 05, 2017
Paris Police Commissioner Michel Cadot was among the officials who said the alleged assailant shouted about Allah during the incident. A second individual was taken into custody following the attack, but Interior Ministry spokesman Pierre-Henry Brandet said it would be up to prosecutors to determine his involvement, if there was any. (more...)
Did Iran's Ballistic Missile Test Violate A UN Resolution?
- February 05, 2017
Many sanctions on Iran that had been imposed in response to its nuclear programme were lifted in the final years of the Obama administration as part of the nuclear deal brokered by the United States and world powers. AJC applauded the Trump Administration's quick and firm response to the latest illicit Iranian test of a ballistic missile. Trump's national security adviser, Michael Flynn, made the original statement attacking Iran before the POTUS echoed the message. (more...)
- February 05, 2017
Many sanctions on Iran that had been imposed in response to its nuclear programme were lifted in the final years of the Obama administration as part of the nuclear deal brokered by the United States and world powers. AJC applauded the Trump Administration's quick and firm response to the latest illicit Iranian test of a ballistic missile. Trump's national security adviser, Michael Flynn, made the original statement attacking Iran before the POTUS echoed the message. (more...)
French presidential front-runners Le Pen and Macron rally supporters
- February 05, 2017
A policy of "national priority" would give French citizens preference for public housing and other services over European Union citizens and immigrants, and lower the profile of France's large Muslim population. The referendum on European Union membership would enable France to "take back" control over its monetary and economic policy, she says, although she gives little detail. (more...)
- February 05, 2017
A policy of "national priority" would give French citizens preference for public housing and other services over European Union citizens and immigrants, and lower the profile of France's large Muslim population. The referendum on European Union membership would enable France to "take back" control over its monetary and economic policy, she says, although she gives little detail. (more...)
Federal judge puts nationwide block on President Trump's travel ban
- February 05, 2017
The afterhours filing demands a emergency stay pending its appeal and claims that the public is at harm without the administration's travel ban . "The ACLU of MA is deeply disappointed that the federal district court did not extend the temporary restraining order on President Trump's illegal and unsafe executive order ". (more...)
- February 05, 2017
The afterhours filing demands a emergency stay pending its appeal and claims that the public is at harm without the administration's travel ban . "The ACLU of MA is deeply disappointed that the federal district court did not extend the temporary restraining order on President Trump's illegal and unsafe executive order ". (more...)
Tillerson takes helm at State, notes divisive election
- February 05, 2017
Tillerson's confirmation was more contentious than those of his predecessors. "The individuals who comprise this department are among the finest public servants in the world", Tillerson said . The White House said the comments were made in a "lighthearted" manner. Tillerson takes office just as tensions with Iran are rising over its latest ballistic missile test. (more...)
- February 05, 2017
Tillerson's confirmation was more contentious than those of his predecessors. "The individuals who comprise this department are among the finest public servants in the world", Tillerson said . The White House said the comments were made in a "lighthearted" manner. Tillerson takes office just as tensions with Iran are rising over its latest ballistic missile test. (more...)
French soldier shoots knife attacker at Paris's Louvre museum
- February 05, 2017
French Prime Minister Bernard Cazeneuve said the incident appeared to be an "attack of terrorist nature". The DHS similarly has 120 days to strengthen security procedures for refugees who are not from Syria. The machete attacker carried two backpacks. According to police el-Hamahmy had paid €1,700 (£1,462) for a one-week stay at a Paris apartment in the upmarket eighth arrondissement near the Champs-Elysees. (more...)
- February 05, 2017
French Prime Minister Bernard Cazeneuve said the incident appeared to be an "attack of terrorist nature". The DHS similarly has 120 days to strengthen security procedures for refugees who are not from Syria. The machete attacker carried two backpacks. According to police el-Hamahmy had paid €1,700 (£1,462) for a one-week stay at a Paris apartment in the upmarket eighth arrondissement near the Champs-Elysees. (more...)
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