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Japan PM accused of giving cash for nationalistic school
- March 23, 2017
At a hearing by the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors, Kagoike insisted that he was handed ¥1 million in an envelope from Abe's wife when they met one on one during her visit to Moritomo Gakuen's kindergarten in the city of Osaka on September 5, 2015. (more...)
- March 23, 2017
At a hearing by the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors, Kagoike insisted that he was handed ¥1 million in an envelope from Abe's wife when they met one on one during her visit to Moritomo Gakuen's kindergarten in the city of Osaka on September 5, 2015. (more...)
Emmanuel Macron seen as winning first televised presidential debate
- March 23, 2017
No killer blows were landed in a debate watched by almost ten million but Mr Macron, a former finance minister who has never stood for election, easily survived his baptism by fire. Macron reacted vigorously when Le Pen accused him of being in favour of Muslim swimwear - essentially suggesting that her rival isn't really committed to France's secular values and policies. (more...)
- March 23, 2017
No killer blows were landed in a debate watched by almost ten million but Mr Macron, a former finance minister who has never stood for election, easily survived his baptism by fire. Macron reacted vigorously when Le Pen accused him of being in favour of Muslim swimwear - essentially suggesting that her rival isn't really committed to France's secular values and policies. (more...)
Calgary woman speaks about experience near London terror attack
- March 23, 2017
Acting Deputy Commissioner and head of counter terrorism at the Metropolitan Police Mark Rowley said they assumed that the attacker was inspired by global terrorism. The driver then apparently crashed into railings, got out of the auto and attacked a policeman with a knife near the Palace Yard entrance to the House of Commons, before being shot. (more...)
- March 23, 2017
Acting Deputy Commissioner and head of counter terrorism at the Metropolitan Police Mark Rowley said they assumed that the attacker was inspired by global terrorism. The driver then apparently crashed into railings, got out of the auto and attacked a policeman with a knife near the Palace Yard entrance to the House of Commons, before being shot. (more...)
Aguero, Rojo return for Argentina against Chile
- March 23, 2017
Argentina host Chile in a must-win - or at the very least must-not-lose - World Cup qualifier on Thursday, with both teams looking to gain that momentum and the points that will push them further up the table, giving them a firmer grip of qualifying for the World Cup in 2018. (more...)
- March 23, 2017
Argentina host Chile in a must-win - or at the very least must-not-lose - World Cup qualifier on Thursday, with both teams looking to gain that momentum and the points that will push them further up the table, giving them a firmer grip of qualifying for the World Cup in 2018. (more...)
Puerto Rico baseball fans go blond to back team
- March 23, 2017
As we mentioned last week, almost every player on the team has bleached his hair blond in a show of team unity. Puerto Rico , which has outscored opponents 55-18 while going 7-0 in this year's tournament, will play either two-time champion Japan or the United States for the title Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. (more...)
- March 23, 2017
As we mentioned last week, almost every player on the team has bleached his hair blond in a show of team unity. Puerto Rico , which has outscored opponents 55-18 while going 7-0 in this year's tournament, will play either two-time champion Japan or the United States for the title Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. (more...)
10 soldiers killed in Sinai, 15 ISIS terrorists eliminated — Egyptian military
- March 23, 2017
Thursday's announcement comes only a few days after the army said in two separate statements that it had killed 18 "extremely risky terrorists" in different parts of restive North Sinai and arrested 37 suspects. Dozens of Coptic Christian families also fled the region after several members of their community were killed and IS vowed to escalate a campaign of violence that saw a chapel adjoining St Mark's Cathedral in Cairo bombed in December. (more...)
- March 23, 2017
Thursday's announcement comes only a few days after the army said in two separate statements that it had killed 18 "extremely risky terrorists" in different parts of restive North Sinai and arrested 37 suspects. Dozens of Coptic Christian families also fled the region after several members of their community were killed and IS vowed to escalate a campaign of violence that saw a chapel adjoining St Mark's Cathedral in Cairo bombed in December. (more...)
State Representative Beth Fukumoto Resigns From GOP
- March 23, 2017
In February, Fukumoto said she was removed as House minority leader and replaced by Rep. Andria Tupola after being asked to stop criticizing the president. Calling the GOP a "failing party", Fukumoto told KHON 2 , "I want to be productive". Ultimately, it will be up to Democrats to decide if they want to accept me or not. (more...)
- March 23, 2017
In February, Fukumoto said she was removed as House minority leader and replaced by Rep. Andria Tupola after being asked to stop criticizing the president. Calling the GOP a "failing party", Fukumoto told KHON 2 , "I want to be productive". Ultimately, it will be up to Democrats to decide if they want to accept me or not. (more...)
Israeli teen arrested in Israel over bomb threats to Jewish centers
- March 23, 2017
Former Intercept reporter Juan Thompson was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation on March 3 in connection with bomb threats made to at least eight Jewish community centers, schools, and the Anti-Defamation League's Manhattan headquarters. (more...)
- March 23, 2017
Former Intercept reporter Juan Thompson was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation on March 3 in connection with bomb threats made to at least eight Jewish community centers, schools, and the Anti-Defamation League's Manhattan headquarters. (more...)
Trump's Ex-Campaign Chief Accused of Money Laundering in Ukraine
- March 23, 2017
They purportedly show a $750,000 payment sent to an offshore account of Manafort's company, disguised as a payment for computers, which Leshchenko claims was actually to pay for Manafort's political consulting work for Yanukovych . The list was found at the party headquarters in the turmoil after Ukraine's 2014 revolution. The ledger was discovered in the headquarters of Mr Yanukovich's party after he and senior allies fled to Russian Federation in February 2014. (more...)
- March 23, 2017
They purportedly show a $750,000 payment sent to an offshore account of Manafort's company, disguised as a payment for computers, which Leshchenko claims was actually to pay for Manafort's political consulting work for Yanukovych . The list was found at the party headquarters in the turmoil after Ukraine's 2014 revolution. The ledger was discovered in the headquarters of Mr Yanukovich's party after he and senior allies fled to Russian Federation in February 2014. (more...)
Supreme Court sets higher bar for education of students with disabilities
- March 23, 2017
During the final presidential debate, Trump was asked if he wanted to see the Supreme Court overturn that decision . The court has sided with the parents of an autistic DCSD student who say their child wasn't provided the level of public education required by federal law. (more...)
- March 23, 2017
During the final presidential debate, Trump was asked if he wanted to see the Supreme Court overturn that decision . The court has sided with the parents of an autistic DCSD student who say their child wasn't provided the level of public education required by federal law. (more...)
I take blame for England defeat, Jones says
- March 23, 2017
Captain Dylan Hartley conceded after the match that England were "not the finished article" and "not quite there yet as a team". "After the autumn, [Jones] declared that England would be quick out of the blocks in the Six Nations, that they would be blowing the opposition away early with their speed and intensity. (more...)
- March 23, 2017
Captain Dylan Hartley conceded after the match that England were "not the finished article" and "not quite there yet as a team". "After the autumn, [Jones] declared that England would be quick out of the blocks in the Six Nations, that they would be blowing the opposition away early with their speed and intensity. (more...)
TERROR LATEST: Killer was known to MI5
- March 23, 2017
His identity is known to the police and MI5. In a statement published today by its media outlet, Amaq News Agency, ISIS called the attacker "a soldier of the Islamic State" and said he "carried out the operation in response to calls to target citizens of the global coalition". (more...)
- March 23, 2017
His identity is known to the police and MI5. In a statement published today by its media outlet, Amaq News Agency, ISIS called the attacker "a soldier of the Islamic State" and said he "carried out the operation in response to calls to target citizens of the global coalition". (more...)
Westminster terror attack: Seven arrests made as armed police storm Birmingham flat
- March 23, 2017
British police are treating the attack as a "terrorist incident". "Our working assumption is that the attacker was inspired by Islamist ideology", May said. "He was every inch a hero", she said. "We obviously condemn today's (Wednesday) attack on Westminster, which the United Kingdom is treating as an act of terrorism", White House press secretary Sean Spicer said, adding that the USA would support British law enforcement officials. (more...)
- March 23, 2017
British police are treating the attack as a "terrorist incident". "Our working assumption is that the attacker was inspired by Islamist ideology", May said. "He was every inch a hero", she said. "We obviously condemn today's (Wednesday) attack on Westminster, which the United Kingdom is treating as an act of terrorism", White House press secretary Sean Spicer said, adding that the USA would support British law enforcement officials. (more...)
NEW INFORMATION: Four people dead after shooting in Rothschild
- March 23, 2017
The names of the victims were not immediately released; the Herald said authorities did not specify at which scene the police officer was shot. The investigation is still ongoing and the scene still active, police said. The suspect had left the bank before officers arrived. Captain Todd Baeten did not confirm an officer was injured during the 3 p.m. News conference. A woman who lives in the complex said she looked out her apartment window at the complex about 1:15 p.m.to see a squad ... (more...)
- March 23, 2017
The names of the victims were not immediately released; the Herald said authorities did not specify at which scene the police officer was shot. The investigation is still ongoing and the scene still active, police said. The suspect had left the bank before officers arrived. Captain Todd Baeten did not confirm an officer was injured during the 3 p.m. News conference. A woman who lives in the complex said she looked out her apartment window at the complex about 1:15 p.m.to see a squad ... (more...)
Chinese officials warned USA bomber aircraft in East China Sea
- March 23, 2017
US Air Force B-1B Lancer bomber pilots were forced to respond to Chinese air traffic controllers during a flight about 70 miles southwest of South Korea's Jeju Island. The warning came after US Defense Secretary James Mattis reaffirmed America's commitment to Japan's security, making clear that Washington opposes any " unilateral action " to " overthrow " Japan's administration of the Senkaku Islands. (more...)
- March 23, 2017
US Air Force B-1B Lancer bomber pilots were forced to respond to Chinese air traffic controllers during a flight about 70 miles southwest of South Korea's Jeju Island. The warning came after US Defense Secretary James Mattis reaffirmed America's commitment to Japan's security, making clear that Washington opposes any " unilateral action " to " overthrow " Japan's administration of the Senkaku Islands. (more...)
White Men Sue Diddy's Revolt TV For 'Reverse Discrimination'
- March 23, 2017
The team with as much as eight years of experience on Howard Stern's outrageous radio show said they struggled with the lack of professionalism on " The Breakfast Club ". "Salute to the New York Post , because they absolutely accurately reported this story". "Diddy don't pay us enough to have our names slandered like this", he wrote in an Instagram caption . (more...)
- March 23, 2017
The team with as much as eight years of experience on Howard Stern's outrageous radio show said they struggled with the lack of professionalism on " The Breakfast Club ". "Salute to the New York Post , because they absolutely accurately reported this story". "Diddy don't pay us enough to have our names slandered like this", he wrote in an Instagram caption . (more...)
Gorsuch confirmation hearings, Day 4
- March 23, 2017
Democrats have portrayed Gorsuch as a pro-corporate jurist who would tilt the legal playing field against ordinary Americans, and pressed him on cases in which he sided with large companies over their employees. Durbin then brought up the letter , which was sent to the Senate Judiciary Committee late last week. The trend is likely to continue Wednesday when Gorsuch faces more questions in the weeklong hearing in what could be a major political victory for Trump. (more...)
- March 23, 2017
Democrats have portrayed Gorsuch as a pro-corporate jurist who would tilt the legal playing field against ordinary Americans, and pressed him on cases in which he sided with large companies over their employees. Durbin then brought up the letter , which was sent to the Senate Judiciary Committee late last week. The trend is likely to continue Wednesday when Gorsuch faces more questions in the weeklong hearing in what could be a major political victory for Trump. (more...)
Free Xbox Games With Gold For April 2017 Leaked
- March 23, 2017
There is also a nice selection of backward compatible Xbox 360 titles such as Call of Duty: Black Ops, Red Dead Redemption, the BioShock trilogy and more. Ryse was an Xbox One launch title and sees you play as a Roman soldier on a quest for vengeance. Darksiders was definitely one of the more underrated games of last-gen and is one that definitely is worth checking out. (more...)
- March 23, 2017
There is also a nice selection of backward compatible Xbox 360 titles such as Call of Duty: Black Ops, Red Dead Redemption, the BioShock trilogy and more. Ryse was an Xbox One launch title and sees you play as a Roman soldier on a quest for vengeance. Darksiders was definitely one of the more underrated games of last-gen and is one that definitely is worth checking out. (more...)
UK Parliament terror alert: Three dead amid London carnage
- March 23, 2017
Counter-terrorism chief Mark Rowley said three civilians and the attacker died in and about 40 people were injured in the attack. Police searched for clues as to why a man driving an SUV ploughed into pedestrians on Westminster Bridge, killing two and injuring more than 30 others, before he fatally stabbed a police officer on Parliament's grounds. (more...)
- March 23, 2017
Counter-terrorism chief Mark Rowley said three civilians and the attacker died in and about 40 people were injured in the attack. Police searched for clues as to why a man driving an SUV ploughed into pedestrians on Westminster Bridge, killing two and injuring more than 30 others, before he fatally stabbed a police officer on Parliament's grounds. (more...)
Brie Larson is running for president (in a movie)
- March 23, 2017
Actress Brie Larson has signed on to star as the first female USA presidential candidate in a new movie. Women wouldn't get the right to vote for another 40 years. The feminist icon is a fitting role for Larson, who is vocal on women's issues and has openly supported victims of sexual violence. She's now starring in the film Kong: Skull Island. (more...)
- March 23, 2017
Actress Brie Larson has signed on to star as the first female USA presidential candidate in a new movie. Women wouldn't get the right to vote for another 40 years. The feminist icon is a fitting role for Larson, who is vocal on women's issues and has openly supported victims of sexual violence. She's now starring in the film Kong: Skull Island. (more...)
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