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Tillerson hints at a more hawkish approach to rein in North Korea
- March 17, 2017
Tillerson also said the United States welcomes an increased Japanese commitment to its "roles and responsibilities" within its alliance with the US. His decision to visit Japan first demonstrates its importance to the U.S.as a diplomatic partner in Asia. (more...)
- March 17, 2017
Tillerson also said the United States welcomes an increased Japanese commitment to its "roles and responsibilities" within its alliance with the US. His decision to visit Japan first demonstrates its importance to the U.S.as a diplomatic partner in Asia. (more...)
Another Dangerous Travel-Ban Ruling
- March 16, 2017
Most of Bybee's colleagues on the bench don't agree with him about the constitutionality of the ban. The Ninth Circuit Court already has weighed in on the ongoing controversy over the Trump efforts, refusing last month to allow enforcement of the initial White House restrictions, and declining just on Wednesday to reconsider that denial. (more...)
- March 16, 2017
Most of Bybee's colleagues on the bench don't agree with him about the constitutionality of the ban. The Ninth Circuit Court already has weighed in on the ongoing controversy over the Trump efforts, refusing last month to allow enforcement of the initial White House restrictions, and declining just on Wednesday to reconsider that denial. (more...)
Tillerson says 'new approach' needed on denuclearising North Korea
- March 16, 2017
While she has years of experience covering Washington, she is not a State Department beat reporter . "After saying it was unable to accommodate press on the secretary's plane to Asia due to space and budget constraints, the State Department offered a unilateral seat to one reporter", the organization explained, "The State Department Correspondents' Association is disappointed that Secretary Tillerson chose to travel this week to North Asia without a full contingent of the diplomatic press ... (more...)
- March 16, 2017
While she has years of experience covering Washington, she is not a State Department beat reporter . "After saying it was unable to accommodate press on the secretary's plane to Asia due to space and budget constraints, the State Department offered a unilateral seat to one reporter", the organization explained, "The State Department Correspondents' Association is disappointed that Secretary Tillerson chose to travel this week to North Asia without a full contingent of the diplomatic press ... (more...)
Bow Wow Tried To Slander Donald Trump, Ends Up Playing Himself
- March 16, 2017
This definitely could have been handled so much better. Trump hopped on Twitter and said the rap veteran had a "failing career" and that he would have received jail time if the video was directed at President Obama when he was in office. But, with its outlandish reference to prostitution, Bow Wow's Melania Trump tweet was totally out of line. Marco Rubio (R-FL) have blasted the video, with Rubio telling TMZ this week that jokes about presidential assassinations are something to be "very ... (more...)
- March 16, 2017
This definitely could have been handled so much better. Trump hopped on Twitter and said the rap veteran had a "failing career" and that he would have received jail time if the video was directed at President Obama when he was in office. But, with its outlandish reference to prostitution, Bow Wow's Melania Trump tweet was totally out of line. Marco Rubio (R-FL) have blasted the video, with Rubio telling TMZ this week that jokes about presidential assassinations are something to be "very ... (more...)
Robredo's message to United Nations narcotics body
- March 16, 2017
Some 2,500 people have been killed in operations during which policemen claim they fired in self-defence. While Duterte has repeatedly railed against global human rights groups and other foreign critics of his drug war, Robredo invited more scrutiny. (more...)
- March 16, 2017
Some 2,500 people have been killed in operations during which policemen claim they fired in self-defence. While Duterte has repeatedly railed against global human rights groups and other foreign critics of his drug war, Robredo invited more scrutiny. (more...)
Chelsea Clinton's Latest Book Is Titled She Persisted
- March 16, 2017
Illustrated by Alexandra Boiger ( Max and Marla ), She Persisted will tell the stories of 13 women who overcame vast opposition to achieve their goals. When Mitch McConnell shut down Elizabeth Warren mid-debate, he later uttered the words that would be heard around the world: " She persisted ". In 2015, she released a book for young people about civic activism, "It's Your World". (more...)
- March 16, 2017
Illustrated by Alexandra Boiger ( Max and Marla ), She Persisted will tell the stories of 13 women who overcame vast opposition to achieve their goals. When Mitch McConnell shut down Elizabeth Warren mid-debate, he later uttered the words that would be heard around the world: " She persisted ". In 2015, she released a book for young people about civic activism, "It's Your World". (more...)
Mark Rutte fends off Geert Wilders to win Dutch elections
- March 16, 2017
Mr Rutte said his message has resonated and sends a clear signal to others. Coming after last's year British vote to leave the European Union and the election of President Trump in the USA - two stunning successes for populists - Rutte now hopes to slow the momentum of what he called the "wrong sort of populism ". (more...)
- March 16, 2017
Mr Rutte said his message has resonated and sends a clear signal to others. Coming after last's year British vote to leave the European Union and the election of President Trump in the USA - two stunning successes for populists - Rutte now hopes to slow the momentum of what he called the "wrong sort of populism ". (more...)
Wall Street Keeps Faith in Oil Recovery Even as Prices Drop
- March 16, 2017
However, with the OPEC announcing its plans to cut down its oil output to reverse the slide in oil prices, commodity prices rose sharply, improving the bleak outlook of the industry. Commercial stockpiles in industrialized nations rose in January for the first time in six months by 48m barrels, or around 1.5m barrels a day, to above 3bn barrels, the IEA said in its monthly market report. (more...)
- March 16, 2017
However, with the OPEC announcing its plans to cut down its oil output to reverse the slide in oil prices, commodity prices rose sharply, improving the bleak outlook of the industry. Commercial stockpiles in industrialized nations rose in January for the first time in six months by 48m barrels, or around 1.5m barrels a day, to above 3bn barrels, the IEA said in its monthly market report. (more...)
Six killed as Bangladesh police raid Islamist hideouts
- March 16, 2017
Elite counter-terrorism police reinforcements were sent to the area from the capital after midnight to storm the compound, he said. "Two militants were killed in suicidal explosions and another two were killed in gunshots during the encounter at Sitakunda", Chittagong police's additional superintendent Reazaul Masud told media . (more...)
- March 16, 2017
Elite counter-terrorism police reinforcements were sent to the area from the capital after midnight to storm the compound, he said. "Two militants were killed in suicidal explosions and another two were killed in gunshots during the encounter at Sitakunda", Chittagong police's additional superintendent Reazaul Masud told media . (more...)
Trump seeks elimination of Great Lakes restoration funding
- March 16, 2017
Other proposed cuts, including ending funding for the National Endowment for the Arts, cutting federal transportation grants and ending the Community Development Block Grant Program, could also impact MI residents. In 2016, the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, the University of Michigan-Dearborn and Western Michigan University each earned $100,000 grants for projects from the National Endowment for the Humanities. (more...)
- March 16, 2017
Other proposed cuts, including ending funding for the National Endowment for the Arts, cutting federal transportation grants and ending the Community Development Block Grant Program, could also impact MI residents. In 2016, the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, the University of Michigan-Dearborn and Western Michigan University each earned $100,000 grants for projects from the National Endowment for the Humanities. (more...)
Nigeria's Buhari marks return with rare economic council meeting
- March 16, 2017
At exactly 12:30 pm, the president walked into the Council chamber, venue of the meeting, went round and shook hands with all NEC members before taking his seat. He was heard thanking the President for his support to the governors. The National Economic Council , headed by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, is composed of the 36 state governors, the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and relevant ministers. (more...)
- March 16, 2017
At exactly 12:30 pm, the president walked into the Council chamber, venue of the meeting, went round and shook hands with all NEC members before taking his seat. He was heard thanking the President for his support to the governors. The National Economic Council , headed by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, is composed of the 36 state governors, the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and relevant ministers. (more...)
Trump Picks Boeing Exec, Five Others For Senior DOD Roles
- March 16, 2017
He also has served on the professional staff of the House Appropriations Committee's defense subcommittee and as deputy undersecretary of defense in the DoD comptroller's office. Additionally, the White House unveiled a slate of other top Pentagon officials, including David Trachtenberg to serve as principal deputy under secretary of defense for policy. (more...)
- March 16, 2017
He also has served on the professional staff of the House Appropriations Committee's defense subcommittee and as deputy undersecretary of defense in the DoD comptroller's office. Additionally, the White House unveiled a slate of other top Pentagon officials, including David Trachtenberg to serve as principal deputy under secretary of defense for policy. (more...)
House GOP health bill facing fresh House committee test
- March 16, 2017
Conservative advocacy groups praised the three Republicans who voted "no". Dave Brat of Virginia, Gary Palmer of Alabama and Mark Sanford of SC - opposed the measure. The final vote came in at 19-14, with three Republican members siding with the committee's 14 Democrats. GOP support became scarcer when the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office found this week that the legislation would push 24 million Americans off coverage in a decade and shift out-of-pocket costs toward lower income, ... (more...)
- March 16, 2017
Conservative advocacy groups praised the three Republicans who voted "no". Dave Brat of Virginia, Gary Palmer of Alabama and Mark Sanford of SC - opposed the measure. The final vote came in at 19-14, with three Republican members siding with the committee's 14 Democrats. GOP support became scarcer when the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office found this week that the legislation would push 24 million Americans off coverage in a decade and shift out-of-pocket costs toward lower income, ... (more...)
Defence minister wants commission to probe Hussain Haqqani's allegations
- March 16, 2017
Deputy Speaker Murtaza Javed Abbasi consented to the opinion of the House and asked the political parties to start working on ToRs of the Commission so it could be announced and approved in the House through a motion. Khursheed Shah said the constitution of a high-powered parliamentary commission to take up security issues would certainly enhance importance of parliament. (more...)
- March 16, 2017
Deputy Speaker Murtaza Javed Abbasi consented to the opinion of the House and asked the political parties to start working on ToRs of the Commission so it could be announced and approved in the House through a motion. Khursheed Shah said the constitution of a high-powered parliamentary commission to take up security issues would certainly enhance importance of parliament. (more...)
Russians Got Flynn To Take A Pay Cut For Moscow Speech
- March 16, 2017
When I asked Flynn about his 2015 Moscow trip, he said "I didn't take any $ from Russian Federation". Documents released Thursday by Rep. Elijah Cummings, the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, include a November 13, 2015 email from a RT TV official indicating the broadcaster "would be covering the payment of General Flynn's fee from our London office". (more...)
- March 16, 2017
When I asked Flynn about his 2015 Moscow trip, he said "I didn't take any $ from Russian Federation". Documents released Thursday by Rep. Elijah Cummings, the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, include a November 13, 2015 email from a RT TV official indicating the broadcaster "would be covering the payment of General Flynn's fee from our London office". (more...)
South African opposition figure probed by own party after colonialism tweet
- March 16, 2017
Mbali Ntuli‚ the party's former youth leader and current MPL at the KwaZulu-Natal legislature‚ was the first prominent DA leader to call Zille out. Maimane said he had not been able to speak to Zille, who is also the Western Cape premier, because she had been travelling. (more...)
- March 16, 2017
Mbali Ntuli‚ the party's former youth leader and current MPL at the KwaZulu-Natal legislature‚ was the first prominent DA leader to call Zille out. Maimane said he had not been able to speak to Zille, who is also the Western Cape premier, because she had been travelling. (more...)
Thousands of flights canceled as Nor'easter pushes in
- March 16, 2017
Some 50 million people from Pennsylvania to ME faced a "rapidly intensifying nor'easter" that was unusual for striking so late in the winter, according to the national weather service (NWS). And the numbers are going up every hour that passes. The fast snowfall rates will "create hazardous driving conditions across the Commonwealth", he said. (more...)
- March 16, 2017
Some 50 million people from Pennsylvania to ME faced a "rapidly intensifying nor'easter" that was unusual for striking so late in the winter, according to the national weather service (NWS). And the numbers are going up every hour that passes. The fast snowfall rates will "create hazardous driving conditions across the Commonwealth", he said. (more...)
DOJ needs more time to provide evidence of Trump's wiretap claims
- March 16, 2017
The statement from Republican Senator Richard Burr, Senate Intelligence Committee chairman, dismissed Donald Trump's claim his phones were tapped. Congress is probing the effect Moscow may have had on the electoral process after the American intelligence community concluded that Russian Federation meddled, first aiming to harm then-candidate Hillary Clinton and then developing a preference for President Donald Trump . (more...)
- March 16, 2017
The statement from Republican Senator Richard Burr, Senate Intelligence Committee chairman, dismissed Donald Trump's claim his phones were tapped. Congress is probing the effect Moscow may have had on the electoral process after the American intelligence community concluded that Russian Federation meddled, first aiming to harm then-candidate Hillary Clinton and then developing a preference for President Donald Trump . (more...)
Trump's 'hard power budget' guts domestic spending to boost military
- March 16, 2017
President Donald Trump's budget proposal, released early Thursday, could lead to between 100,000 and 200,000 cuts to federal civilian jobs, Mark Zandi, chief economist for Moody's Analytics, told Fortune . It will also look to make big savings in the State Department's Food for Peace programme, which sends aid to countries devastated by war or natural disaster, and from a Transportation Department programme that subsidises flights to rural USA airports. (more...)
- March 16, 2017
President Donald Trump's budget proposal, released early Thursday, could lead to between 100,000 and 200,000 cuts to federal civilian jobs, Mark Zandi, chief economist for Moody's Analytics, told Fortune . It will also look to make big savings in the State Department's Food for Peace programme, which sends aid to countries devastated by war or natural disaster, and from a Transportation Department programme that subsidises flights to rural USA airports. (more...)
Federal Judge in Hawaii Blocks Trump's Revised Travel Order
- March 16, 2017
Hawaii was the first state to challenge Trump's revised ban , arguing that it is strikingly similar to the first version. Chuang called the executive order , which the president revised after a judge in Washington halted his first ban, "the effectuation of the proposed Muslim ban ". (more...)
- March 16, 2017
Hawaii was the first state to challenge Trump's revised ban , arguing that it is strikingly similar to the first version. Chuang called the executive order , which the president revised after a judge in Washington halted his first ban, "the effectuation of the proposed Muslim ban ". (more...)
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