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Iraqi Forces Take Control over Daesh HQ in Mosul
- March 25, 2017
He called for declaring west Mosul a distressed area and asked for the intervention of the worldwide community and UN. Daesh is putting up resistance using vehicle bombs, snipers and mortar fire against forces and residents. The New York Times quoted U.S. military officials saying the coalition was investigating reports of civilian deaths from a strike between 17-23 March. (more...)
- March 25, 2017
He called for declaring west Mosul a distressed area and asked for the intervention of the worldwide community and UN. Daesh is putting up resistance using vehicle bombs, snipers and mortar fire against forces and residents. The New York Times quoted U.S. military officials saying the coalition was investigating reports of civilian deaths from a strike between 17-23 March. (more...)
Penn State's Spanier guilty on one count child endangerment
- March 25, 2017
The 68-year-old Spanier did not show any emotion when the verdict was read and is free on bail until sentencing later this spring. The Associated Press confirms both former VP Gary Schultz and athletic director Tim Curley testified during the Spanier's trial. (more...)
- March 25, 2017
The 68-year-old Spanier did not show any emotion when the verdict was read and is free on bail until sentencing later this spring. The Associated Press confirms both former VP Gary Schultz and athletic director Tim Curley testified during the Spanier's trial. (more...)
Trump demands Friday vote on Obamacare
- March 25, 2017
The instant I learned that House leaders had pulled their health care bill, my mind flashed back to seven long years of campaign promises and fundraising pitches. Days ago, Rep. Walter Jones (R-NC) said the President had sent Republicans in the House a message, "If you don't pass the bill there could be political costs". (more...)
- March 25, 2017
The instant I learned that House leaders had pulled their health care bill, my mind flashed back to seven long years of campaign promises and fundraising pitches. Days ago, Rep. Walter Jones (R-NC) said the President had sent Republicans in the House a message, "If you don't pass the bill there could be political costs". (more...)
Vice President Mike Pence faces backlash for photo of Freedom Caucus meeting
- March 25, 2017
Why? Some people find it pretty arresting that the group discussing important issues like maternity care are all male. Vice President Mike Pence canceled a planned trip to two US states on Friday to work with President Donald Trump as the House of Representatives sought to vote on Republicans' healthcare bill, a spokesman for Pence said. (more...)
- March 25, 2017
Why? Some people find it pretty arresting that the group discussing important issues like maternity care are all male. Vice President Mike Pence canceled a planned trip to two US states on Friday to work with President Donald Trump as the House of Representatives sought to vote on Republicans' healthcare bill, a spokesman for Pence said. (more...)
Ind. Senators Joe Donnelly Todd Young introduce bill to hold Iran accountable
- March 25, 2017
If approved, the sanctions would affect all people involved in the programme and those with terror links to the Revolutionary Guards, Efe news reported. "The spirit of bipartisanship of this important legislation underscores our strong belief that the United States must speak with one voice on the issue of holding Iran accountable for its continued nefarious actions across the world as the leading state sponsor of terrorism", Sen. (more...)
- March 25, 2017
If approved, the sanctions would affect all people involved in the programme and those with terror links to the Revolutionary Guards, Efe news reported. "The spirit of bipartisanship of this important legislation underscores our strong belief that the United States must speak with one voice on the issue of holding Iran accountable for its continued nefarious actions across the world as the leading state sponsor of terrorism", Sen. (more...)
Brexit is a failure and a tragedy, says EC chief Juncker
- March 25, 2017
A Ryanair spokesman said the company would "adapt" to changes but the airline's chief executive officer, Michael O'Leary, has warned of the dangers of a "cliff-edge" Brexit, and criticised the "mildly lunatic optimism" of the British government. (more...)
- March 25, 2017
A Ryanair spokesman said the company would "adapt" to changes but the airline's chief executive officer, Michael O'Leary, has warned of the dangers of a "cliff-edge" Brexit, and criticised the "mildly lunatic optimism" of the British government. (more...)
Jewish Teen Arrested for JCC Bomb Threats in America & More
- March 25, 2017
A teenager with dual Israeli-US citizenship has been arrested in Israel on suspicion of making dozens of hoax bomb threats against Jewish community centres in New Zealand, the United States and Australia. Investigators believe that this arrest is separate from that of the St. Louis man in early March who allegedly attempted to frame an ex-girlfriend for making some of the bomb threats. (more...)
- March 25, 2017
A teenager with dual Israeli-US citizenship has been arrested in Israel on suspicion of making dozens of hoax bomb threats against Jewish community centres in New Zealand, the United States and Australia. Investigators believe that this arrest is separate from that of the St. Louis man in early March who allegedly attempted to frame an ex-girlfriend for making some of the bomb threats. (more...)
Melissa McCarthy Explains How She Transforms Into Sean Spicer for 'SNL'
- March 25, 2017
DeGeneres asked McCarthy's husband, Ben Falcone, who joined McCarthy on the talk show, if he was attracted to her while she did her Spicer impression. "Then, I got into it, 'cause I was like, 'Can I have eye bags?' And the answer was yes". Think we'll catch Spicer on SNL this weekend? And McCarthy immediately got on board: "I think it's going to be". (more...)
- March 25, 2017
DeGeneres asked McCarthy's husband, Ben Falcone, who joined McCarthy on the talk show, if he was attracted to her while she did her Spicer impression. "Then, I got into it, 'cause I was like, 'Can I have eye bags?' And the answer was yes". Think we'll catch Spicer on SNL this weekend? And McCarthy immediately got on board: "I think it's going to be". (more...)
House chairman apologizes to colleagues after Trump briefing
- March 25, 2017
It also came two days after the head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the National Security Agency testified that they had seen no evidence supporting Trump's extraordinary claim that his predecessor, former President Barack Obama, had order his private offices in NY offices to be wiretapped . (more...)
- March 25, 2017
It also came two days after the head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the National Security Agency testified that they had seen no evidence supporting Trump's extraordinary claim that his predecessor, former President Barack Obama, had order his private offices in NY offices to be wiretapped . (more...)
President Trump announces final approval for Keystone XL Pipeline
- March 25, 2017
Developer TransCanada has tried to build the pipeline for the past several years. The project could also face legal challenges. Canada supplies about half of the almost 8 million barrels a day of oil imported by the U.S. But Keystone's backers said that wouldn't happen even if the pipeline wasn't built. Mr Trump has championed the pipeline and backed the idea that it will create jobs. (more...)
- March 25, 2017
Developer TransCanada has tried to build the pipeline for the past several years. The project could also face legal challenges. Canada supplies about half of the almost 8 million barrels a day of oil imported by the U.S. But Keystone's backers said that wouldn't happen even if the pipeline wasn't built. Mr Trump has championed the pipeline and backed the idea that it will create jobs. (more...)
Republican repeal of Obamacare fails as healthcare bill pulled from House vote
- March 24, 2017
Republicans have spent seven years campaigning against former President Barack Obama's health care law, and cast dozens of votes to repeal it in full or in part. Barbara Comstock of Virginia, David Joyce of OH and Rodney Frelinghuysen of New Jersey, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee. "This is now an indication that the president's agenda is probably going to be more ambitious than Congress can manage", said Peter Kenny, senior market strategist at Global Markets Advisory Group, ... (more...)
- March 24, 2017
Republicans have spent seven years campaigning against former President Barack Obama's health care law, and cast dozens of votes to repeal it in full or in part. Barbara Comstock of Virginia, David Joyce of OH and Rodney Frelinghuysen of New Jersey, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee. "This is now an indication that the president's agenda is probably going to be more ambitious than Congress can manage", said Peter Kenny, senior market strategist at Global Markets Advisory Group, ... (more...)
London attack: Woman wearing hijab was 'distressed, horrified', photographer says
- March 24, 2017
This will show you affected areas that are closed. London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who is also a Muslim, released a brief statement following the attack that did not include a reference to any religion. A police officer reaches out to floral tributes in Westminster the day after the attack in London. A few hours after the attack, police made eight arrests after conducting armed raids on six homes in London and the central city of Birmingham (pictured above). (more...)
- March 24, 2017
This will show you affected areas that are closed. London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who is also a Muslim, released a brief statement following the attack that did not include a reference to any religion. A police officer reaches out to floral tributes in Westminster the day after the attack in London. A few hours after the attack, police made eight arrests after conducting armed raids on six homes in London and the central city of Birmingham (pictured above). (more...)
Belgium: Car ramming attack thwarted; Suspect arrested
- March 24, 2017
The incident came a day after an attack outside the United Kingdom parliament in London killed three people.The attacker was also killed in the incident. As soon as the driver of the vehicle was stopped in Antwerp, Belgium , he was immediately detained and then later arrested. Thursday also happens to be the first anniversary of the twin bomb attacks in Brussels . (more...)
- March 24, 2017
The incident came a day after an attack outside the United Kingdom parliament in London killed three people.The attacker was also killed in the incident. As soon as the driver of the vehicle was stopped in Antwerp, Belgium , he was immediately detained and then later arrested. Thursday also happens to be the first anniversary of the twin bomb attacks in Brussels . (more...)
Immigrant Who Helped Build a Business Faces Deportation
- March 24, 2017
Trump took office, has led to immigration raids across the country that have spread fear throughout immigrant communities. Helen Beristain said she supports Donald Trump largely because of his promise to crackdown on "illegal" immigration. (more...)
- March 24, 2017
Trump took office, has led to immigration raids across the country that have spread fear throughout immigrant communities. Helen Beristain said she supports Donald Trump largely because of his promise to crackdown on "illegal" immigration. (more...)
Trump setback as Republicans withdraw health bill to dismantle Obamacare
- March 24, 2017
Democratic House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, who was instrumental in getting the Affordable Care Act passed in the House in 2010, told the New York Times that Trump's threats to get Congressional Republicans to vote for the replacement plan was a "rookie" mistake. (more...)
- March 24, 2017
Democratic House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, who was instrumental in getting the Affordable Care Act passed in the House in 2010, told the New York Times that Trump's threats to get Congressional Republicans to vote for the replacement plan was a "rookie" mistake. (more...)
US President Donald Trump suffers humiliating defeat as he pulls healthcare vote
- March 24, 2017
The House Rules Committee, which sets the duration of the debate on legislation and decides whether amendments will be allowed to be offered, was expected to formally send the Republican healthcare bill to the House floor on Friday morning. (more...)
- March 24, 2017
The House Rules Committee, which sets the duration of the debate on legislation and decides whether amendments will be allowed to be offered, was expected to formally send the Republican healthcare bill to the House floor on Friday morning. (more...)
Freedom Caucus Head Mark Meadows: 'Still a No' on AHCA
- March 24, 2017
And that's their chief criticism of the American Health Care Act , introduced by House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan and backed by President Trump. Proponents tout conservative wins, including changes allowing block grants for Medicaid in various states and a provision incentivizing work requirements for able-bodied Medicaid recipients. (more...)
- March 24, 2017
And that's their chief criticism of the American Health Care Act , introduced by House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan and backed by President Trump. Proponents tout conservative wins, including changes allowing block grants for Medicaid in various states and a provision incentivizing work requirements for able-bodied Medicaid recipients. (more...)
Ex-Terrorist Who Led 'Women's March' Will be Deported
- March 24, 2017
That conviction, however, was overturned by an court of appeals a year ago. "By taking a plea, she sold out her supporters, just like she sold out dozens of her fellow terrorists when she confessed to the deadly supermarket bombing in 1969", Jacobson wrote. (more...)
- March 24, 2017
That conviction, however, was overturned by an court of appeals a year ago. "By taking a plea, she sold out her supporters, just like she sold out dozens of her fellow terrorists when she confessed to the deadly supermarket bombing in 1969", Jacobson wrote. (more...)
Statement on the death of Cardinal William H. Keeler from Archbishop Lori
- March 24, 2017
John Paul II to Baltimore in 1995, the restoration of the Basilica of the Assumption and the creation of Partners in Excellence which has helped thousands of young people from disadvantaged neighborhoods to receive a sound Catholic education". (more...)
- March 24, 2017
John Paul II to Baltimore in 1995, the restoration of the Basilica of the Assumption and the creation of Partners in Excellence which has helped thousands of young people from disadvantaged neighborhoods to receive a sound Catholic education". (more...)
Zimbabwe opposition parties want United Nations to handle 2018 Election
- March 24, 2017
The position by the political parties comes after statements attributed to the Minister of Finance disclosed that the government has made a decision to take over procurement process from the United Nations Development Programmed. OPPOSITION leaders yesterday took turns to endorse MDC-T president Morgan Tsvangirai as the face of an envisaged coalition of political parties ahead of next year's harmonised elections. (more...)
- March 24, 2017
The position by the political parties comes after statements attributed to the Minister of Finance disclosed that the government has made a decision to take over procurement process from the United Nations Development Programmed. OPPOSITION leaders yesterday took turns to endorse MDC-T president Morgan Tsvangirai as the face of an envisaged coalition of political parties ahead of next year's harmonised elections. (more...)
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