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Turkey puts deal in doubt
- March 19, 2017
Speaking during a news conference following a weekly cabinet meeting in Ankara, Kurtulmuş said that Turkey will also close its air space to Dutch diplomats until Turkey's requests are met. Under a state-of-emergency regime, President Erdogan is conducting an all-out campaign to rally supporters at home and throughout Europe. Turkey on Monday said it was suspending top-level ties with The Netherlands and blocking the return of its ambassador in a spiraling crisis over the holding of rallies ... (more...)
- March 19, 2017
Speaking during a news conference following a weekly cabinet meeting in Ankara, Kurtulmuş said that Turkey will also close its air space to Dutch diplomats until Turkey's requests are met. Under a state-of-emergency regime, President Erdogan is conducting an all-out campaign to rally supporters at home and throughout Europe. Turkey on Monday said it was suspending top-level ties with The Netherlands and blocking the return of its ambassador in a spiraling crisis over the holding of rallies ... (more...)
Secretary Tillerson allows Fox News, excludes others from DMZ meeting
- March 19, 2017
The nine groups, which include the AJC-affiliated Jacob Blaustein Institute for the Advancement of Human rights, wrote a letter last month to Tillerson arguing that the USA can better protect Israel from disproportionate criticism if it remains a member, according to Foreign Policy . (more...)
- March 19, 2017
The nine groups, which include the AJC-affiliated Jacob Blaustein Institute for the Advancement of Human rights, wrote a letter last month to Tillerson arguing that the USA can better protect Israel from disproportionate criticism if it remains a member, according to Foreign Policy . (more...)
Why Trump just can't (and probably won't) quit the wiretap story
- March 19, 2017
What the heck is GCHQ? But now, Fox News appears to be fighting the slippery slope that is news commentary vs. news reporting and later walked back those claims. But Napolitano hasn't provided any proof. A source said, "We have identified the site where the claim was first made". He added that allegations that British intelligence had aided Obama in an off-the-books espionage effort were "utterly ridiculous and should be ignored". (more...)
- March 19, 2017
What the heck is GCHQ? But now, Fox News appears to be fighting the slippery slope that is news commentary vs. news reporting and later walked back those claims. But Napolitano hasn't provided any proof. A source said, "We have identified the site where the claim was first made". He added that allegations that British intelligence had aided Obama in an off-the-books espionage effort were "utterly ridiculous and should be ignored". (more...)
Democrats preview line of attack on high court nominee
- March 19, 2017
Since his January 31 nomination by President Donald Trump, Gorsuch has maneuvered throughout Capitol Hill without any apparent missteps. "I don't see that". "He and (adviser Stephen) Bannon create so many distractions that what traditionally would have been a great fight - a Supreme Court nomination one year after Republicans would not allow a vote on a Democratic nomination - seems like an afterthought". (more...)
- March 19, 2017
Since his January 31 nomination by President Donald Trump, Gorsuch has maneuvered throughout Capitol Hill without any apparent missteps. "I don't see that". "He and (adviser Stephen) Bannon create so many distractions that what traditionally would have been a great fight - a Supreme Court nomination one year after Republicans would not allow a vote on a Democratic nomination - seems like an afterthought". (more...)
Search after propeller falls off over NSW
- March 19, 2017
Australia's Regional Express Airline said it was looking into the incident, while also pointing out that the crew followed normal landing procedures and that the plane arrived in Sydney "normally and on time". Authorities believe a propeller that broke off the plane may have landed in the Camden area, southwest of the city. A search for the propeller is underway and an investigation into the incident has been launched by both the Australian Transport Safety Bureau and Regional Express, ... (more...)
- March 19, 2017
Australia's Regional Express Airline said it was looking into the incident, while also pointing out that the crew followed normal landing procedures and that the plane arrived in Sydney "normally and on time". Authorities believe a propeller that broke off the plane may have landed in the Camden area, southwest of the city. A search for the propeller is underway and an investigation into the incident has been launched by both the Australian Transport Safety Bureau and Regional Express, ... (more...)
No regret on British link to spying on Trump: White House
- March 19, 2017
Two weeks later, it's still not clear what the president was talking about. No one said it was an easy job. While the White House has insisted the order does not amount to a Muslim ban, the judges pointed to Trump's campaign call for temporarily banning all Muslims from the US. (more...)
- March 19, 2017
Two weeks later, it's still not clear what the president was talking about. No one said it was an easy job. While the White House has insisted the order does not amount to a Muslim ban, the judges pointed to Trump's campaign call for temporarily banning all Muslims from the US. (more...)
Suspected airport attacker in France shot to death
- March 19, 2017
France's anti-terror prosecutors took over the case this morning and his father and brother handed themselves over to police who are questioning them. The incident took place at around 8:30 am (0730 GMT) in the south terminal. Franck Lecam, a traveller bound for Tel Aviv, told AFP he heard "three or four shots" as he was queueing to check in. (more...)
- March 19, 2017
France's anti-terror prosecutors took over the case this morning and his father and brother handed themselves over to police who are questioning them. The incident took place at around 8:30 am (0730 GMT) in the south terminal. Franck Lecam, a traveller bound for Tel Aviv, told AFP he heard "three or four shots" as he was queueing to check in. (more...)
Media Freaks Over Who's Traveling With Tillerson To Asia
- March 19, 2017
Tillerson implementing a bold agenda to revitalize American foreign policy ", Anton said. Michael Anton, a National Security Council spokesman, said Tillerson is held in high regard at the White House. In past cases when press access was limited, the State Department arranged for a journalist to join and send pool reports to other news outlets. Erin McPike of Independent Journal Review is in Asia with the secretary of state. (more...)
- March 19, 2017
Tillerson implementing a bold agenda to revitalize American foreign policy ", Anton said. Michael Anton, a National Security Council spokesman, said Tillerson is held in high regard at the White House. In past cases when press access was limited, the State Department arranged for a journalist to join and send pool reports to other news outlets. Erin McPike of Independent Journal Review is in Asia with the secretary of state. (more...)
Trump budget slashes State Department, USAID funding
- March 19, 2017
Unsurprisingly, Trump titled it "America First: A Budget Blueprint to Make America Great Again". That's partly because the United States has a much higher GDP. The White House wants a 30% cut from an Energy Department office that promotes energy efficiency and renewable energy. These cuts target numerous Obama administration's efforts to fight climate change, as the blueprint "discontinues funding for the Clean Power Plan , worldwide climate change programs, climate change research and ... (more...)
- March 19, 2017
Unsurprisingly, Trump titled it "America First: A Budget Blueprint to Make America Great Again". That's partly because the United States has a much higher GDP. The White House wants a 30% cut from an Energy Department office that promotes energy efficiency and renewable energy. These cuts target numerous Obama administration's efforts to fight climate change, as the blueprint "discontinues funding for the Clean Power Plan , worldwide climate change programs, climate change research and ... (more...)
Tillerson Says State Department Spending 'Unsustainable'
- March 19, 2017
During his trip, Tillerson threatened pre-emptive military action against North Korea, saying "all options are on the table". The United States will also reduce spending by attracting funds from other countries and other sources to contribute to development aid and disaster assistance, Tillerson said. (more...)
- March 19, 2017
During his trip, Tillerson threatened pre-emptive military action against North Korea, saying "all options are on the table". The United States will also reduce spending by attracting funds from other countries and other sources to contribute to development aid and disaster assistance, Tillerson said. (more...)
United States won't participate in UN Right Council without reforms
- March 19, 2017
IJR was founded in 2012 by Alex Skatell, who previously met Ayers when he worked in Republican politics, and Phil Musser, a former executive director of the Republican Governors Association. He also said that there was no attempt to "ostracize" the diplomatic press corps. According to the association, several reporters "have traveled commercially to meet Secretary Tillerson on the ground in Asia". (more...)
- March 19, 2017
IJR was founded in 2012 by Alex Skatell, who previously met Ayers when he worked in Republican politics, and Phil Musser, a former executive director of the Republican Governors Association. He also said that there was no attempt to "ostracize" the diplomatic press corps. According to the association, several reporters "have traveled commercially to meet Secretary Tillerson on the ground in Asia". (more...)
Local JC Penney not among closures announced Friday
- March 19, 2017
The pending closures were first announced on February 24, but the list of impacted stores wasn't released until Friday. J.C. Penney officials noted the closures are part of the pressures on brick-and-mortar stores, which increasingly are losing market share to off-price competitors and online retailers. (more...)
- March 19, 2017
The pending closures were first announced on February 24, but the list of impacted stores wasn't released until Friday. J.C. Penney officials noted the closures are part of the pressures on brick-and-mortar stores, which increasingly are losing market share to off-price competitors and online retailers. (more...)
Trump, health secretary fight for votes as U.S. healthcare overhaul
- March 19, 2017
While only 15 percent of Democrats and 22 percent of independents support the bill, the poll shows that even Republicans are hesitant to support the legislation. "It's unsustainable. It's going broke", said the congressman. Fortunately, he says, the Republican plan would restore some payments to medical centers that care for many low income people, but that might not be enough to prevent harm to struggling hospitals and the state's economy overall. (more...)
- March 19, 2017
While only 15 percent of Democrats and 22 percent of independents support the bill, the poll shows that even Republicans are hesitant to support the legislation. "It's unsustainable. It's going broke", said the congressman. Fortunately, he says, the Republican plan would restore some payments to medical centers that care for many low income people, but that might not be enough to prevent harm to struggling hospitals and the state's economy overall. (more...)
BJP firebrand leader Yogi Adityanath is new UP CM
- March 19, 2017
State BJP president and MP Keshav Prasad Maurya and Lucknow Mayor Dinesh Sharma will be the two Deputy CMs. In 2006, Adityanath organised three-day Virat Hindu Mahasammelan in Gorkahpur, clashing with the BJP's national executive meet in Lucknow . (more...)
- March 19, 2017
State BJP president and MP Keshav Prasad Maurya and Lucknow Mayor Dinesh Sharma will be the two Deputy CMs. In 2006, Adityanath organised three-day Virat Hindu Mahasammelan in Gorkahpur, clashing with the BJP's national executive meet in Lucknow . (more...)
Rahul not responsible for UP defeat: Raj Babbar
- March 19, 2017
At present, Kharge is Congress floor leader in the Lok Sabha and will take additional charge as PAC chairman. Senior leader and former minister Mani Shankar Aiyar said Jawaharlal Nehru's assessment of the Congress party in 1936 stands as an accurate description of the party's condition in 2017. (more...)
- March 19, 2017
At present, Kharge is Congress floor leader in the Lok Sabha and will take additional charge as PAC chairman. Senior leader and former minister Mani Shankar Aiyar said Jawaharlal Nehru's assessment of the Congress party in 1936 stands as an accurate description of the party's condition in 2017. (more...)
House Democrat says Trump may have leaked government secrets
- March 19, 2017
Trump told reporters that more and more GOP members are voicing their support for the measure, saying efforts to secure majority support are going "beautifully". Last week, Trump went on a complete tangent alleging that the former president unlawfully wiretapping him during his campaign. "We have received assurances that these allegations won't be repeated", James Slack, a spokesman for May, said yesterday. (more...)
- March 19, 2017
Trump told reporters that more and more GOP members are voicing their support for the measure, saying efforts to secure majority support are going "beautifully". Last week, Trump went on a complete tangent alleging that the former president unlawfully wiretapping him during his campaign. "We have received assurances that these allegations won't be repeated", James Slack, a spokesman for May, said yesterday. (more...)
Turkey halts all high-level political discussions with the Netherlands
- March 19, 2017
Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmuş announced late Monday that Turkey has chose to halt all high-level political discussions with the Netherlands following a diplomatic row over bans on Turkish ministers' rallies in the country. In apparent reference to Erdogan's comments, EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini and EU Enlargement Commissioner Johannes Hahn called on Turkey to "refrain from excessive statements and actions that risk further exacerbating the situation". (more...)
- March 19, 2017
Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmuş announced late Monday that Turkey has chose to halt all high-level political discussions with the Netherlands following a diplomatic row over bans on Turkish ministers' rallies in the country. In apparent reference to Erdogan's comments, EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini and EU Enlargement Commissioner Johannes Hahn called on Turkey to "refrain from excessive statements and actions that risk further exacerbating the situation". (more...)
Repeal of Obamacare worries many Americans
- March 19, 2017
For the last week, politicians, pundits, and many Americans have been waiting anxiously for the official estimate from the Congressional Budget Office on the effects of the GOP's proposed Obamacare replacement. Trump did not want to alarm those in favor of the original bill, as he claimed... Trymp said the unspecified changes were "frankly very little". This is compared to the 28 million that would not have coverage if Obamacare stayed in place. (more...)
- March 19, 2017
For the last week, politicians, pundits, and many Americans have been waiting anxiously for the official estimate from the Congressional Budget Office on the effects of the GOP's proposed Obamacare replacement. Trump did not want to alarm those in favor of the original bill, as he claimed... Trymp said the unspecified changes were "frankly very little". This is compared to the 28 million that would not have coverage if Obamacare stayed in place. (more...)
White House apologizes for saying Britain involved in spying on Trump
- March 19, 2017
Britain's Daily Telegraph newspaper, citing unnamed intelligence sources, reported on its website that Spicer and Trump's national security adviser Lieutenant General Herbert McMaster had made formal apologies to Britain. That was a statement made by a very talented lawyer on Fox [News]. "Terrible! Just found out that Obama had my "wires tapped" in Trump Tower just before the victory". (more...)
- March 19, 2017
Britain's Daily Telegraph newspaper, citing unnamed intelligence sources, reported on its website that Spicer and Trump's national security adviser Lieutenant General Herbert McMaster had made formal apologies to Britain. That was a statement made by a very talented lawyer on Fox [News]. "Terrible! Just found out that Obama had my "wires tapped" in Trump Tower just before the victory". (more...)
Inslee: Trump budget blueprint 'incredibly harmful' to Washington
- March 19, 2017
The cuts and spending will not pay down any of the roughly $488 billion budget deficit the U.S. will see in 2018. "And yet, the Trump budget is focused on "protecting" America from global terrorists, who kill fewer Americans every year than falling televisions". (more...)
- March 19, 2017
The cuts and spending will not pay down any of the roughly $488 billion budget deficit the U.S. will see in 2018. "And yet, the Trump budget is focused on "protecting" America from global terrorists, who kill fewer Americans every year than falling televisions". (more...)
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