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Man tweets ex's apology letter, annotated and graded
- Февраля 20, 2017
Nick Lutz, from the United States, got the ultimate revenge on his unsuspecting ex, by picking apart a grovelling message she sent to him and graded it 61/100 and a D. Plenty of Twitter users came forward to support Nick pointing out other mistakes that Nick had missed in the letter. According to Lutz, he received the letter after putting an end to the relationship. (more...)
- Февраля 20, 2017
Nick Lutz, from the United States, got the ultimate revenge on his unsuspecting ex, by picking apart a grovelling message she sent to him and graded it 61/100 and a D. Plenty of Twitter users came forward to support Nick pointing out other mistakes that Nick had missed in the letter. According to Lutz, he received the letter after putting an end to the relationship. (more...)
Candidate Trump Tries to Salvage an Embattled President Trump
- Февраля 20, 2017
Sources say transcripts showed the two discussed Obama administration sanctions on Russian Federation, a possible violation of federal law since President Trump was not yet in office. The question was made famous during the Watergate scandal: What did the president know and when did he know it? It was notable, however, that Trump did not use the opportunity of a joint news conference with visiting Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday to make a public show of support for ... (more...)
- Февраля 20, 2017
Sources say transcripts showed the two discussed Obama administration sanctions on Russian Federation, a possible violation of federal law since President Trump was not yet in office. The question was made famous during the Watergate scandal: What did the president know and when did he know it? It was notable, however, that Trump did not use the opportunity of a joint news conference with visiting Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday to make a public show of support for ... (more...)
Labour denies conducting secret opinion poll to decide Jeremy Corbyn's future
- Февраля 20, 2017
However, Jeremy Corbyn ally and Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott has said the Labour leader would stay on. On Sunday, Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott blamed the polls on what she said was a "year" of "misrepresentation" of Corbyn by the media and some of his own MPs. (more...)
- Февраля 20, 2017
However, Jeremy Corbyn ally and Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott has said the Labour leader would stay on. On Sunday, Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott blamed the polls on what she said was a "year" of "misrepresentation" of Corbyn by the media and some of his own MPs. (more...)
N. Korea upset over delay in returning Jong-nam's body
- Февраля 20, 2017
The death of Kim, the exiled half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, has unleashed a torrent of speculation, tales of intrigue and explosive, unconfirmed reports from dueling nations. Clearer closed-circuit video showed Kim Jong-nam, in a blue shirt and grey jacket, stumbling and wiping his face after the attack, seeking help from airport staff and walking unassisted to the terminal's medical centre. (more...)
- Февраля 20, 2017
The death of Kim, the exiled half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, has unleashed a torrent of speculation, tales of intrigue and explosive, unconfirmed reports from dueling nations. Clearer closed-circuit video showed Kim Jong-nam, in a blue shirt and grey jacket, stumbling and wiping his face after the attack, seeking help from airport staff and walking unassisted to the terminal's medical centre. (more...)
Le Pen in Lebanon holds first head of state meeting
- Февраля 20, 2017
Before meeting with the prime minister, Le Pen had a visit with Aoun, the leader of a Christian party allied with the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militia fighting on the side of Assad. Its Christians have long looked to France for security against the Middle East's turmoil. French investigators probing an alleged fake jobs scam by the far-right National Front (FN) raided the group's headquarters outside Paris on Monday, the party said. (more...)
- Февраля 20, 2017
Before meeting with the prime minister, Le Pen had a visit with Aoun, the leader of a Christian party allied with the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militia fighting on the side of Assad. Its Christians have long looked to France for security against the Middle East's turmoil. French investigators probing an alleged fake jobs scam by the far-right National Front (FN) raided the group's headquarters outside Paris on Monday, the party said. (more...)
Former Italian PM Renzi steps down as Democratic Party leader
- Февраля 20, 2017
The only word uglier than schism, he said in a speech at an assembly at a Rome hotel, "is blackmail, a diktat from the minority". And if Renzi is to become prime minister again he ultimately faces a showdown with the anti-EU populist Five Star Movement. (more...)
- Февраля 20, 2017
The only word uglier than schism, he said in a speech at an assembly at a Rome hotel, "is blackmail, a diktat from the minority". And if Renzi is to become prime minister again he ultimately faces a showdown with the anti-EU populist Five Star Movement. (more...)
Who Will Be National Security Adviser?
- Февраля 20, 2017
US President Donald Trump will interview candidates for the position of national security adviser on Sunday. Flynn was forced to step down from the position after it emerged he had discussed the country's sanctions on Russia with Sergey Kislyak, the Russian ambassador to the US, before President Trump took office. (more...)
- Февраля 20, 2017
US President Donald Trump will interview candidates for the position of national security adviser on Sunday. Flynn was forced to step down from the position after it emerged he had discussed the country's sanctions on Russia with Sergey Kislyak, the Russian ambassador to the US, before President Trump took office. (more...)
Airstrikes target militants on Afghan border
- Февраля 20, 2017
The border closures halt trade supplies to Pakistan's landlocked neighbour and increases tensions between the two countries, who accuse each other of harbouring militant groups. Qamar Javed Bajva was held at the general headquarters of the Pakistan Army. "There will be no traffic between Pakistan and Afghanistan for an indefinite period". (more...)
- Февраля 20, 2017
The border closures halt trade supplies to Pakistan's landlocked neighbour and increases tensions between the two countries, who accuse each other of harbouring militant groups. Qamar Javed Bajva was held at the general headquarters of the Pakistan Army. "There will be no traffic between Pakistan and Afghanistan for an indefinite period". (more...)
Donald Trump's National Security Adviser Michael Flynn resigns
- Февраля 20, 2017
Kellogg, retired General David Petraeus, a former CIA director, and Robert Harward, a former deputy commander of U.S. Central Command, are under consideration for the position, a White House official said . But he then went on to argue: "I won, I won. there's zero chaos, this is a fine-tuned machine". He claimed it is serving not the people but special interests profiting from a broken system. (more...)
- Февраля 20, 2017
Kellogg, retired General David Petraeus, a former CIA director, and Robert Harward, a former deputy commander of U.S. Central Command, are under consideration for the position, a White House official said . But he then went on to argue: "I won, I won. there's zero chaos, this is a fine-tuned machine". He claimed it is serving not the people but special interests profiting from a broken system. (more...)
Police officer in California killed; 2nd officer, suspect injured
- Февраля 20, 2017
Corina told reporters the suspect was driving his auto and rear-ended other cars that were waiting at a stoplight. The victims were two Whittier Police Department officers and a suspect, said Deputy Juanita Navarro-Suarez of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Information Bureau. (more...)
- Февраля 20, 2017
Corina told reporters the suspect was driving his auto and rear-ended other cars that were waiting at a stoplight. The victims were two Whittier Police Department officers and a suspect, said Deputy Juanita Navarro-Suarez of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Information Bureau. (more...)
Father And Son Killed While Driving Separate Cars In Head-On Collision
- Февраля 20, 2017
Neither Brasher was wearing a seatbelt, according to reports. Alabama State Troopers say 50-year-old Jeffrey Morris Brasher and 22-year-old Austin Blaine Brasher , both of Bankston , died in the crash. Jeffrey Brashner was pronounced deceased at the scene of the crash. Of question is where the two men had being returning from in the early morning hours when the incident happened? 'I miss y'all so much already, ' she wrote. (more...)
- Февраля 20, 2017
Neither Brasher was wearing a seatbelt, according to reports. Alabama State Troopers say 50-year-old Jeffrey Morris Brasher and 22-year-old Austin Blaine Brasher , both of Bankston , died in the crash. Jeffrey Brashner was pronounced deceased at the scene of the crash. Of question is where the two men had being returning from in the early morning hours when the incident happened? 'I miss y'all so much already, ' she wrote. (more...)
CPAC Cancels Milo Yiannopoulos as Speaker Over Pedophilia Comments
- Февраля 20, 2017
Yiannopoulos agreed that the age of consent was "roughly" at the right age. ACU President Matt Schlapp defended the decision to invite the controversial agitator, who is known for his many racist, sexist and transphobic positions, as a way to highlight "what is happening in colleges" across the country "even [with] a speaker we don't always agree with". (more...)
- Февраля 20, 2017
Yiannopoulos agreed that the age of consent was "roughly" at the right age. ACU President Matt Schlapp defended the decision to invite the controversial agitator, who is known for his many racist, sexist and transphobic positions, as a way to highlight "what is happening in colleges" across the country "even [with] a speaker we don't always agree with". (more...)
Republican senators call for Russian Federation investigation, Flynn testimony
- Февраля 20, 2017
Spicer insisted that Flynn had done nothing illegal but had lost the confidence of the President in an escalating drama that has focused scrutiny on Trump's handling of the issue and his ties with Moscow. Trump would still have a National Security Adviser who misled his Vice President. But there were also - there was a very clear speech yesterday by our minister of defense, our defense secretary, Jim Mattis, and later Kelly, our homeland security secretary, will speak, and messages from the ... (more...)
- Февраля 20, 2017
Spicer insisted that Flynn had done nothing illegal but had lost the confidence of the President in an escalating drama that has focused scrutiny on Trump's handling of the issue and his ties with Moscow. Trump would still have a National Security Adviser who misled his Vice President. But there were also - there was a very clear speech yesterday by our minister of defense, our defense secretary, Jim Mattis, and later Kelly, our homeland security secretary, will speak, and messages from the ... (more...)
No Charges Against Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn
- Февраля 20, 2017
Russian Federation has reacted defensively and cautiously this week after the resignation of President Donald Trump's national security adviser, Michael Flynn , who was considered among the most Kremlin-friendly in the new administration. spy and law-enforcement agencies are conducting multiple investigations to determine the full extent of contacts Trump's advisers had with Russia during and after the 2016 election campaign. (more...)
- Февраля 20, 2017
Russian Federation has reacted defensively and cautiously this week after the resignation of President Donald Trump's national security adviser, Michael Flynn , who was considered among the most Kremlin-friendly in the new administration. spy and law-enforcement agencies are conducting multiple investigations to determine the full extent of contacts Trump's advisers had with Russia during and after the 2016 election campaign. (more...)
Can Trump Deliver Peace to the Middle East?
- Февраля 20, 2017
Trump's comments may only embolden some right-wing members of Netanyahu's governing coalition who are pushing for a one-state solution that might mean that Israel could not remain both a Jewish and democratic state. Since January 20, when Trump, an ardent supporter of Israel, took office, Tel Aviv has launched a major land grab drive in defiance of global calls to stop its settlement activities on occupied Palestinian lands. (more...)
- Февраля 20, 2017
Trump's comments may only embolden some right-wing members of Netanyahu's governing coalition who are pushing for a one-state solution that might mean that Israel could not remain both a Jewish and democratic state. Since January 20, when Trump, an ardent supporter of Israel, took office, Tel Aviv has launched a major land grab drive in defiance of global calls to stop its settlement activities on occupied Palestinian lands. (more...)
Iraq Starts Operation to Drive ISIS Out of West Mosul
- Февраля 20, 2017
Late in January, Abadi declared the liberation of the eastern side of Mosul, or the left bank of Tigris, after more than 100 days of fighting against the extremist IS militants. There are no signs of any civilians. Heavy machine gunfire, rockets and artillery fire are constant. For the first time in almost three years, the Iraqi flag is again flying over the south of western Mosul. (more...)
- Февраля 20, 2017
Late in January, Abadi declared the liberation of the eastern side of Mosul, or the left bank of Tigris, after more than 100 days of fighting against the extremist IS militants. There are no signs of any civilians. Heavy machine gunfire, rockets and artillery fire are constant. For the first time in almost three years, the Iraqi flag is again flying over the south of western Mosul. (more...)
Strong storms, multiple tornadoes cause injuries, damage in San Antonio
- Февраля 20, 2017
In Thrall, Texas - 120 miles northeast of San Antonio - strong storms after midnight Monday caused a train to partially derail, the weather service told CNN . More than 100 homes have been damaged (some, it appears, irreparably) across the city, particularly in the Alamo Heights and Stone Oak areas. At one point Sunday night, there were more than 5,000 CPS customers in the Broadway area without power. (more...)
- Февраля 20, 2017
In Thrall, Texas - 120 miles northeast of San Antonio - strong storms after midnight Monday caused a train to partially derail, the weather service told CNN . More than 100 homes have been damaged (some, it appears, irreparably) across the city, particularly in the Alamo Heights and Stone Oak areas. At one point Sunday night, there were more than 5,000 CPS customers in the Broadway area without power. (more...)
Paul Jewish Community Center evacuated following bomb threat
- Февраля 20, 2017
Monday. Authorities have given the all-clear now, and staff and students are now back in the building. The Jewish Community Center posted on its Facebook page, Twitter account and its website that the facility is "currently closed and safely evacuated". (more...)
- Февраля 20, 2017
Monday. Authorities have given the all-clear now, and staff and students are now back in the building. The Jewish Community Center posted on its Facebook page, Twitter account and its website that the facility is "currently closed and safely evacuated". (more...)
Greece agrees to bailout reforms compromise
- Февраля 20, 2017
Markets have been spooked by fears of a return of the "Grexit" crisis, with Athens at risk of default this summer if it can not unlock the latest tranche of the huge 86-billion-euro ($91 billion) bailout agreed in 2015. European economic affairs commissioner Pierre Moscovici said he was "confident" about the meeting and added that he was "hopeful that teams can return to Athens very soon". (more...)
- Февраля 20, 2017
Markets have been spooked by fears of a return of the "Grexit" crisis, with Athens at risk of default this summer if it can not unlock the latest tranche of the huge 86-billion-euro ($91 billion) bailout agreed in 2015. European economic affairs commissioner Pierre Moscovici said he was "confident" about the meeting and added that he was "hopeful that teams can return to Athens very soon". (more...)
Tensions rise between Malaysia and North Korea over Kim Jong Nam killing
- Февраля 20, 2017
A woman wearing a white shirt and blue skirt is seen approaching the man from behind - believed to be Kim Jong-nam - and grabbing his face while spraying him with some substance, presumably a fast-acting poison. The claim was bolstered over the weekend, with Malaysian police saying they believed five North Koreans were involved in the killing. Pyongyang also wants to be part of the investigation. (more...)
- Февраля 20, 2017
A woman wearing a white shirt and blue skirt is seen approaching the man from behind - believed to be Kim Jong-nam - and grabbing his face while spraying him with some substance, presumably a fast-acting poison. The claim was bolstered over the weekend, with Malaysian police saying they believed five North Koreans were involved in the killing. Pyongyang also wants to be part of the investigation. (more...)