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Isolated in EU, Polish PM Szydlo fights back
- March 12, 2017
Asked whether Poland would veto the summit's conclusions in order to scupper the re-election, Mr Waszczykowski said this was "journalistic speculation" but that this tactic was "possible". Poland had hoped Hungary's Viktor Orbán would join them in opposing Tusk, but the Hungarian prime minister declined to desert an ally in the center-right European People's party group. (more...)
- March 12, 2017
Asked whether Poland would veto the summit's conclusions in order to scupper the re-election, Mr Waszczykowski said this was "journalistic speculation" but that this tactic was "possible". Poland had hoped Hungary's Viktor Orbán would join them in opposing Tusk, but the Hungarian prime minister declined to desert an ally in the center-right European People's party group. (more...)
Assad: US troops in Syria are 'invaders'
- March 12, 2017
This week, the US -led coalition announced that around 400 additional USA forces had deployed to Syria to help with the Raqqa campaign and to prevent any clash between Turkey and Washington-allied Syrian militias that Ankara sees as a threat. (more...)
- March 12, 2017
This week, the US -led coalition announced that around 400 additional USA forces had deployed to Syria to help with the Raqqa campaign and to prevent any clash between Turkey and Washington-allied Syrian militias that Ankara sees as a threat. (more...)
Spring snowflakes, not flowers, to hit Northeast — Blizzard watch
- March 12, 2017
The snow totals will depend on the precise path of the massive storm roaring up the Eastern Seaboard. Heavy snow the rest of the day could pile 10 to 14 inches more of white stuff, with sustained winds of about 30 miles per hour and wind gusts of up to 50 miles per hour. (more...)
- March 12, 2017
The snow totals will depend on the precise path of the massive storm roaring up the Eastern Seaboard. Heavy snow the rest of the day could pile 10 to 14 inches more of white stuff, with sustained winds of about 30 miles per hour and wind gusts of up to 50 miles per hour. (more...)
Local Special Olympians Are on Their Way to Austria
- March 12, 2017
Chairman of the Board of Special Olympics expressed his appreciation to donors and sponsors for enabling the athletes, who otherwise would have been at a great disadvantage in society had they not had the opportunity to participate in sports. (more...)
- March 12, 2017
Chairman of the Board of Special Olympics expressed his appreciation to donors and sponsors for enabling the athletes, who otherwise would have been at a great disadvantage in society had they not had the opportunity to participate in sports. (more...)
Trump Officials Defend 'Common Sense' and 'Constitutional' Executive Order on Travel Restrictions
- March 12, 2017
Removing language that would give priority to religious minorities helps address concerns that the initial ban was discriminatory, but its continued focus on Muslim-majority countries leaves the appearance that the order is a " Muslim ban ", Vladeck said . (more...)
- March 12, 2017
Removing language that would give priority to religious minorities helps address concerns that the initial ban was discriminatory, but its continued focus on Muslim-majority countries leaves the appearance that the order is a " Muslim ban ", Vladeck said . (more...)
Trump Praises Positive Jobs Report For His First Full Month In Office
- March 12, 2017
Fighting back, President Trump this weekend called out President Obama's reported police state tactics of wiretapping the Trump Tower and campaign personnel during his campaign for the presidency. All of that helps explain why he pulled out the PowerPoint at yesterday's weekly press conference and spent half an hour lecturing reporters on health care terms ("what is a death spiral?") and how the bill is supposed to work. (more...)
- March 12, 2017
Fighting back, President Trump this weekend called out President Obama's reported police state tactics of wiretapping the Trump Tower and campaign personnel during his campaign for the presidency. All of that helps explain why he pulled out the PowerPoint at yesterday's weekly press conference and spent half an hour lecturing reporters on health care terms ("what is a death spiral?") and how the bill is supposed to work. (more...)
Goa BJP wants Parrikar as CM
- March 12, 2017
Both the regional parties have won three seats each, while three Independent candidates have also been elected. Manohar Parrikar will reportedly resign as the defence minister and return to Goa as its chief minister so that the BJP can form government in the state. (more...)
- March 12, 2017
Both the regional parties have won three seats each, while three Independent candidates have also been elected. Manohar Parrikar will reportedly resign as the defence minister and return to Goa as its chief minister so that the BJP can form government in the state. (more...)
Iraqi forces see off IS counter-attack in Mosul: military official
- March 12, 2017
The Islamic State fighters had used several auto bombs in the assault, Major General Ali Kadhem al-Lami of the Federal Police's Fifth Division told a Reuters correspondent near the site. Iraqi U.N. Ambassador Mohamed Ali Alhakim said on Friday there was "no evidence" that Islamic State had used chemical weapons in Mosul , where the militants are fighting off an offensive by US -backed Iraqi forces. (more...)
- March 12, 2017
The Islamic State fighters had used several auto bombs in the assault, Major General Ali Kadhem al-Lami of the Federal Police's Fifth Division told a Reuters correspondent near the site. Iraqi U.N. Ambassador Mohamed Ali Alhakim said on Friday there was "no evidence" that Islamic State had used chemical weapons in Mosul , where the militants are fighting off an offensive by US -backed Iraqi forces. (more...)
Daesh leaders move out of Raqqa as Kurdish forces close in
- March 12, 2017
With the help of American advisers and USA -led coalition airstrikes, the SDF has captured much of northern Syria and since November has been working to isolate the city of Raqqa. However, the Marine's presence in Syria does seem to indicate the start of a new relationship between the White House and the Pentagon. "They still believe they can function and are still making plans to continue to function as a pseudo-state centered in the Euphrates River valley". (more...)
- March 12, 2017
With the help of American advisers and USA -led coalition airstrikes, the SDF has captured much of northern Syria and since November has been working to isolate the city of Raqqa. However, the Marine's presence in Syria does seem to indicate the start of a new relationship between the White House and the Pentagon. "They still believe they can function and are still making plans to continue to function as a pseudo-state centered in the Euphrates River valley". (more...)
United States rejects China's proposal to reduce tension with N Korea
- March 12, 2017
And it could further complicate cooperation between the two world powers in combating something they both oppose - North Korea's nuclear program. Pyongyang blasted at least four missiles toward Japan on Monday, three of which splashed down in waters within Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone, saying they were tests for a possible strike on USA bases in Japan. (more...)
- March 12, 2017
And it could further complicate cooperation between the two world powers in combating something they both oppose - North Korea's nuclear program. Pyongyang blasted at least four missiles toward Japan on Monday, three of which splashed down in waters within Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone, saying they were tests for a possible strike on USA bases in Japan. (more...)
Spring those clocks ahead an hour this weekend for daylight saving time
- March 12, 2017
The nation moves back to standard time on the first Sunday in November. The country's current version of daylight saving time was established with the passage of the Uniform Time Act in 1966. Most of Arizona has remained a loyal Mountain Standard Time state ever since. It's been a popular myth that DST is mostly created to benefit farmers and ranchers. (more...)
- March 12, 2017
The nation moves back to standard time on the first Sunday in November. The country's current version of daylight saving time was established with the passage of the Uniform Time Act in 1966. Most of Arizona has remained a loyal Mountain Standard Time state ever since. It's been a popular myth that DST is mostly created to benefit farmers and ranchers. (more...)
John Norton: Trump should immediately provide evidence of wiretap
- March 12, 2017
Trump tweets is "outside of [his] control" and that the congressional investigation will clear up the truth. Nunes and Senate Intelligence Chairman Richard Burr both said Tuesday that they haven't seen any evidence supporting Trump's allegation. (more...)
- March 12, 2017
Trump tweets is "outside of [his] control" and that the congressional investigation will clear up the truth. Nunes and Senate Intelligence Chairman Richard Burr both said Tuesday that they haven't seen any evidence supporting Trump's allegation. (more...)
Cuba Loses 4-1 to Upstart Israel in WBC
- March 12, 2017
After scoring another run in the 8th inning, Israel's team was in for a scare in the ninth and final inning when Cuba threatened with a bases-loaded jam. The only highlight for the Cuban offense was once again Alfredo Despaigne, who hit a solo homer in the second inning. "I'm so happy to contribute to the national team". (more...)
- March 12, 2017
After scoring another run in the 8th inning, Israel's team was in for a scare in the ninth and final inning when Cuba threatened with a bases-loaded jam. The only highlight for the Cuban offense was once again Alfredo Despaigne, who hit a solo homer in the second inning. "I'm so happy to contribute to the national team". (more...)
Colombia defeats Canada in World Baseball Classic
- March 12, 2017
It will have to win on Sunday against Canada to avoid playing in a tiebreaker game Monday. His counterpart, Edinson Volquez , allowed three runs - one earned - on six hits in 3 ⁄3 innings. The US have never won the tournament. Two batters later, Marte stepped up to the plate. I'm never going to manage again after this. Canada struck first, scoring their only run in the first inning, but they did not get another hit until the seventh and by then Colombia were ahead 3-1. (more...)
- March 12, 2017
It will have to win on Sunday against Canada to avoid playing in a tiebreaker game Monday. His counterpart, Edinson Volquez , allowed three runs - one earned - on six hits in 3 ⁄3 innings. The US have never won the tournament. Two batters later, Marte stepped up to the plate. I'm never going to manage again after this. Canada struck first, scoring their only run in the first inning, but they did not get another hit until the seventh and by then Colombia were ahead 3-1. (more...)
RadioShack Files For Bankruptcy A Second Time
- March 12, 2017
A representative of the company's public relations firm said there was no list of stores to be closed and he could not confirm individual store closings. "We greatly appreciate their hard work and dedication". The company, founded in 1921, entered into a deal to sell between 1,500 and 2,400 of its stores to General Wireless and Sprint when it filed its first bankruptcy protection. (more...)
- March 12, 2017
A representative of the company's public relations firm said there was no list of stores to be closed and he could not confirm individual store closings. "We greatly appreciate their hard work and dedication". The company, founded in 1921, entered into a deal to sell between 1,500 and 2,400 of its stores to General Wireless and Sprint when it filed its first bankruptcy protection. (more...)
'Giant leap': China's 5th-gen stealth fighter enters service
- March 12, 2017
The J-20 made a two-minute public debut at the opening of Airshow China in Guangdong's Zhuhai on November 1 without ground displays, flying over the show each day after taking off from an airfield in nearby Foshan, South China Morning Post reported. (more...)
- March 12, 2017
The J-20 made a two-minute public debut at the opening of Airshow China in Guangdong's Zhuhai on November 1 without ground displays, flying over the show each day after taking off from an airfield in nearby Foshan, South China Morning Post reported. (more...)
Will wait and watch: Mayawati on BSP-SP alliance rumours
- March 12, 2017
The BJP has won 262 seats, its allies Apna Dal (S) eight and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party, four. The Samajwadi Party - which had won the election then - had triumphed in 58 of these seats then. Union Minister Arun Jaitley on Sunday said that BSP lost the Uttar Pradesh assembly election because of the wrong policies. In September, Singh had said that "even a rickshaw puller was better than her (Mayawati)". (more...)
- March 12, 2017
The BJP has won 262 seats, its allies Apna Dal (S) eight and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party, four. The Samajwadi Party - which had won the election then - had triumphed in 58 of these seats then. Union Minister Arun Jaitley on Sunday said that BSP lost the Uttar Pradesh assembly election because of the wrong policies. In September, Singh had said that "even a rickshaw puller was better than her (Mayawati)". (more...)
BJP eyes power in Goa; Manohar Parrikar likely to be CM
- March 12, 2017
Another BJP leader and prospective chief ministerial candidate Michael Lobo has won from Calangute constituency. "Goa had witnessed tremendous development in last five years and a Chief Minister like Manohar Parrikar is required to take it ahead", he said. (more...)
- March 12, 2017
Another BJP leader and prospective chief ministerial candidate Michael Lobo has won from Calangute constituency. "Goa had witnessed tremendous development in last five years and a Chief Minister like Manohar Parrikar is required to take it ahead", he said. (more...)
Trump to speak with Palestinian president Abbas
- March 12, 2017
To the Israelis , it's one more sign of President Trump's belief that "the time has come to make a deal" could mean adopting a course vastly different than what Trump's fans in Israel believed a Trump administration would mean to the Jewish state. (more...)
- March 12, 2017
To the Israelis , it's one more sign of President Trump's belief that "the time has come to make a deal" could mean adopting a course vastly different than what Trump's fans in Israel believed a Trump administration would mean to the Jewish state. (more...)
3 things to know about the GOP health care bill in Congress
- March 12, 2017
The house is expected to vote on the bill in two weeks. "Is that not correct?" It would scale back the former President's expansion of Medicaid - the largest source of funding for medical and health-related services for low income Americans. (more...)
- March 12, 2017
The house is expected to vote on the bill in two weeks. "Is that not correct?" It would scale back the former President's expansion of Medicaid - the largest source of funding for medical and health-related services for low income Americans. (more...)
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