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Paris airport evacuated after man shot dead by security after seizing weapon
- March 19, 2017
In a communique released by the presidency, Hollande welcomed the courage and efficiency shown by the police and the military in the face of the attacks committed by a unsafe individual. Positioning her as a shield, he pointed his revolver to her temple, Molins told a press conference. Put your hands on your head. "In any case people are going to die", he told the soldiers. (more...)
- March 19, 2017
In a communique released by the presidency, Hollande welcomed the courage and efficiency shown by the police and the military in the face of the attacks committed by a unsafe individual. Positioning her as a shield, he pointed his revolver to her temple, Molins told a press conference. Put your hands on your head. "In any case people are going to die", he told the soldiers. (more...)
Trump budget boosts military, slashes domestic programs
- March 19, 2017
State agencies are reviewing Trump's budget blueprint to better understand its impacts, Inslee's statement said . Mick Mulvaney, the director of the Office of Management and Budget, told The Huffington Post: "We wrote it using the president's own words". (more...)
- March 19, 2017
State agencies are reviewing Trump's budget blueprint to better understand its impacts, Inslee's statement said . Mick Mulvaney, the director of the Office of Management and Budget, told The Huffington Post: "We wrote it using the president's own words". (more...)
U.S. issues trade challenge at fraught G-20
- March 19, 2017
The confrontation at a two-day meeting of finance ministers of the Group of 20 economies pitted the US, which is seeking to rectify what it says is an off-kilter global trading system, against a bloc of advanced and emerging market countries attempting to head off what they see as President Donald Trump's protectionist agenda. (more...)
- March 19, 2017
The confrontation at a two-day meeting of finance ministers of the Group of 20 economies pitted the US, which is seeking to rectify what it says is an off-kilter global trading system, against a bloc of advanced and emerging market countries attempting to head off what they see as President Donald Trump's protectionist agenda. (more...)
Turkey brands Germany 'HYPOCRITES' for allowing huge anti-Erdogan PROTEST in Frankfurt
- March 19, 2017
Relations between Berlin and Ankara have soured recently over a German Parliament resolution labeling the 20th century killing of Armenians as "genocide", Turkey's crackdown on the opposition and civil society following a failed coup last summer, and appearances in Germany by Turkish officials campaigning for constitutional change in an upcoming referendum. (more...)
- March 19, 2017
Relations between Berlin and Ankara have soured recently over a German Parliament resolution labeling the 20th century killing of Armenians as "genocide", Turkey's crackdown on the opposition and civil society following a failed coup last summer, and appearances in Germany by Turkish officials campaigning for constitutional change in an upcoming referendum. (more...)
Trump meets Irish PM at White House ahead of St. Patrick's Day
- March 19, 2017
However, referring to the Stormont talks and Brexit, he added: "I think these are priorities that take precedence over anything else there". Kenny spoke at a luncheon at the U.S. "This is one I like, I've heard it for many many years, and I love it", Trump said as he met Kenny ahead of St Patrick's Day, on Friday (17 March). (more...)
- March 19, 2017
However, referring to the Stormont talks and Brexit, he added: "I think these are priorities that take precedence over anything else there". Kenny spoke at a luncheon at the U.S. "This is one I like, I've heard it for many many years, and I love it", Trump said as he met Kenny ahead of St Patrick's Day, on Friday (17 March). (more...)
Rex Tillerson Top US envoy begins Asia tour amid North Korea crisis
- March 19, 2017
Sirens blared and loudspeakers broadcast warnings in Japan's first civilian missile evacuation drill on Friday, conducted in a fishing town by officials wary about the threat of North Korean missiles. CAMP BONIFAS, South Korea (AP) - U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Friday visited the world's most heavily armed border, greeting U.S. soldiers on guard near the tense buffer zone between rivals North and South Korea . (more...)
- March 19, 2017
Sirens blared and loudspeakers broadcast warnings in Japan's first civilian missile evacuation drill on Friday, conducted in a fishing town by officials wary about the threat of North Korean missiles. CAMP BONIFAS, South Korea (AP) - U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Friday visited the world's most heavily armed border, greeting U.S. soldiers on guard near the tense buffer zone between rivals North and South Korea . (more...)
Wiretapping: US Justice Department against Trump?
- March 19, 2017
In a testy briefing with reporters, White House spokesman Sean Spicer forcefully defended the president, citing news reports of intelligence collection on possible contacts between Trump associates and Russian Federation in the presidential campaign. (more...)
- March 19, 2017
In a testy briefing with reporters, White House spokesman Sean Spicer forcefully defended the president, citing news reports of intelligence collection on possible contacts between Trump associates and Russian Federation in the presidential campaign. (more...)
Shiffrin clinches overall World Cup title
- March 19, 2017
A US Ski Association official said no comments were expected from Shiffrin on Friday about the clinching so she could focus on her weekend races and there was still plenty of work for Shiffrin on the Rocky Mountain snow of Aspen, near her home in Vail. (more...)
- March 19, 2017
A US Ski Association official said no comments were expected from Shiffrin on Friday about the clinching so she could focus on her weekend races and there was still plenty of work for Shiffrin on the Rocky Mountain snow of Aspen, near her home in Vail. (more...)
Japan holds first civilian missile evacuation drill amidst threats from North Korea
- March 19, 2017
Tokyo makes these preparations in response to four ballistic missiles launched from the North over a week ago, with one landing about 124 miles from the town of Oga near Japan's northwestern coast. "The government is now examining the damage". Schoolchildren crouching on the schoolground rose as one and lined up behind their teachers to rush into the school gymnasium. (more...)
- March 19, 2017
Tokyo makes these preparations in response to four ballistic missiles launched from the North over a week ago, with one landing about 124 miles from the town of Oga near Japan's northwestern coast. "The government is now examining the damage". Schoolchildren crouching on the schoolground rose as one and lined up behind their teachers to rush into the school gymnasium. (more...)
Turkey threatens to scrap migrant deal with EU
- March 19, 2017
She said special operations officers who surrounded her vehicle were authorized to use deadly force and Turkish citizens waiting to welcome her were attacked by police dogs and horses. That said, Turkey's own election law forbids campaigning overseas. Erdogan responded by and fascism, i and later a. Dutch far-right politician Geert Wilders has been outspoken about his belief that Muslims pose a threat to Dutch culture. (more...)
- March 19, 2017
She said special operations officers who surrounded her vehicle were authorized to use deadly force and Turkish citizens waiting to welcome her were attacked by police dogs and horses. That said, Turkey's own election law forbids campaigning overseas. Erdogan responded by and fascism, i and later a. Dutch far-right politician Geert Wilders has been outspoken about his belief that Muslims pose a threat to Dutch culture. (more...)
Japan, US agree to abide by G7, G20 FX agreement - Aso
- March 19, 2017
G20 financial leaders failed to reach an agreements on free trade during its annual meeting on Saturday. After Mnuchin, a former Wall Street banker, became USA treasury secretary, he and Aso held a brief telephone conversation in February but did not discuss currency policy. (more...)
- March 19, 2017
G20 financial leaders failed to reach an agreements on free trade during its annual meeting on Saturday. After Mnuchin, a former Wall Street banker, became USA treasury secretary, he and Aso held a brief telephone conversation in February but did not discuss currency policy. (more...)
Jason Kenney elected new leader of Alberta Progressive Conservatives
- March 19, 2017
Richard Starke, a sitting PC legislature member, was second with 323 votes. Prior to the announcement of Kenney as leader, Cripps-Wood, who did not vote for Kenney, said she would not be surprised if some PC supporters chose not to join the united right party. (more...)
- March 19, 2017
Richard Starke, a sitting PC legislature member, was second with 323 votes. Prior to the announcement of Kenney as leader, Cripps-Wood, who did not vote for Kenney, said she would not be surprised if some PC supporters chose not to join the united right party. (more...)
G20 Economies Struggle with US 'Protectionism'
- March 19, 2017
Asked why a clear rejection of protectionism did not feature in the final document, Schaeuble said: "It is not that we were not united". "We at the G-20, the rest of the world, aren't in favor of protectionism, in fact are for anti-protectionism", French Finance Minister Michel Sapin told reporters Friday. (more...)
- March 19, 2017
Asked why a clear rejection of protectionism did not feature in the final document, Schaeuble said: "It is not that we were not united". "We at the G-20, the rest of the world, aren't in favor of protectionism, in fact are for anti-protectionism", French Finance Minister Michel Sapin told reporters Friday. (more...)
In Beijing, Tillerson Urges China-US Cooperation on N. Korea
- March 19, 2017
Tillerson's visit to Beijing followed his remarks in South Korea on Friday in which he warned that pre-emptive military action against North Korea might be necessary if the threat from its weapons program reaches a level "that we believe requires action". (more...)
- March 19, 2017
Tillerson's visit to Beijing followed his remarks in South Korea on Friday in which he warned that pre-emptive military action against North Korea might be necessary if the threat from its weapons program reaches a level "that we believe requires action". (more...)
Pope to visit Egypt
- March 19, 2017
The city-state has a series of papal trips, Eucharistic celebrations, and Liturgical ceremonies lined up for the season, and the following is the Pope's schedule for the Lenten season. On Palm Sunday, April 9, Pope Francis will administer Mass in St. Peter's Square. During the Mass, the World Youth Day Cross will be handed over from Poland to Panama, signaling the location of the next global encounter in 2019. (more...)
- March 19, 2017
The city-state has a series of papal trips, Eucharistic celebrations, and Liturgical ceremonies lined up for the season, and the following is the Pope's schedule for the Lenten season. On Palm Sunday, April 9, Pope Francis will administer Mass in St. Peter's Square. During the Mass, the World Youth Day Cross will be handed over from Poland to Panama, signaling the location of the next global encounter in 2019. (more...)
Hillary Clinton Is Ready To 'Come Out Of The Woods'
- March 19, 2017
Hillary Clinton said on Friday she's "ready to come out of the woods " and help Americans find common ground. "Our country seems so divided right now". She is now working on a book of essays, which will include her loss to Donald Trump, and will make the commencement address at her alma mater, Wellesley College, Mass. (more...)
- March 19, 2017
Hillary Clinton said on Friday she's "ready to come out of the woods " and help Americans find common ground. "Our country seems so divided right now". She is now working on a book of essays, which will include her loss to Donald Trump, and will make the commencement address at her alma mater, Wellesley College, Mass. (more...)
Here's what we know about the Turkey-EU spat
- March 19, 2017
The deterioration in the rule of law in Turkey is moving the country away from Europe.Turkey's relations with Europe are plunging from bad to worse, raising the prospect of a sharp divorce if constitutional amendments to dramatically expand Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's powers pass a referendum next month.The diplomatic spat with the Netherlands, triggered after the Turkish government ignored a Dutch refusal to allow its ministers to campaign for the referendum among the diaspora, ... (more...)
- March 19, 2017
The deterioration in the rule of law in Turkey is moving the country away from Europe.Turkey's relations with Europe are plunging from bad to worse, raising the prospect of a sharp divorce if constitutional amendments to dramatically expand Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's powers pass a referendum next month.The diplomatic spat with the Netherlands, triggered after the Turkish government ignored a Dutch refusal to allow its ministers to campaign for the referendum among the diaspora, ... (more...)
USA speaks of N Korea military option
- March 19, 2017
We're exploring a new range of diplomatic, security and economic measures. It is important for the U.S., Japan and South Korea to "maintain a strong alliance in which there is no space between us" in dealing with the military threat from North Korea, he said. (more...)
- March 19, 2017
We're exploring a new range of diplomatic, security and economic measures. It is important for the U.S., Japan and South Korea to "maintain a strong alliance in which there is no space between us" in dealing with the military threat from North Korea, he said. (more...)
Tillerson lauds China-US contacts in meeting with leader Xi
- March 19, 2017
Trump put pressure on China on Friday on the eve of Tillerson's visit, tweeting that North Korea "is behaving very badly". Last week, North Korea launched four missiles into the seas off Japan , in an apparent reaction to major annual military drills the U.S.is now conducting with South Korea. (more...)
- March 19, 2017
Trump put pressure on China on Friday on the eve of Tillerson's visit, tweeting that North Korea "is behaving very badly". Last week, North Korea launched four missiles into the seas off Japan , in an apparent reaction to major annual military drills the U.S.is now conducting with South Korea. (more...)
G-20 finance chiefs to maintain past pledges on currencies
- March 19, 2017
He has already pulled the US out of the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement with Japan and other Pacific Rim countries and he has started the process to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement with Mexico and Canada, both of whom are G-20 members. (more...)
- March 19, 2017
He has already pulled the US out of the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement with Japan and other Pacific Rim countries and he has started the process to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement with Mexico and Canada, both of whom are G-20 members. (more...)
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