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Woman Strikes Capitol Police Cruiser in DC, Taken Into Custody
- March 30, 2017
The suspect has not been identified. The police also fired shots in an attempt to stop the driver, but no one was hit, according to the report. Authorities say a driver struck a Capitol police cruiser and tried to run over officers at around 10 a.m. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
The suspect has not been identified. The police also fired shots in an attempt to stop the driver, but no one was hit, according to the report. Authorities say a driver struck a Capitol police cruiser and tried to run over officers at around 10 a.m. (more...)
OIC expresses deep concern over human rights violations in Occupied Kashmir
- March 30, 2017
The objective of the visit is to create an awareness about the Kashmir issue. The delegation will also call on the Prime Minister of Pakistan, the Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs, and the President and Prime Minister of AJK. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
The objective of the visit is to create an awareness about the Kashmir issue. The delegation will also call on the Prime Minister of Pakistan, the Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs, and the President and Prime Minister of AJK. (more...)
China poised to take lead on climate after Trump's policy moves
- March 30, 2017
Kang was responding directly to Donald Trump's signing of an executive order on Tuesday gutting key environmental policies adopted by the & Obama administration in its attempts to live up to the historic 2015 Paris Agreement on Climate Change. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
Kang was responding directly to Donald Trump's signing of an executive order on Tuesday gutting key environmental policies adopted by the & Obama administration in its attempts to live up to the historic 2015 Paris Agreement on Climate Change. (more...)
Government watchdog to scrutinize security expenses of Trump's Mar-a-Lago trips
- March 30, 2017
The actual cost of President Trump's weekend trips to "the winter White House" (Trump's new name for Mar-a-Lago, despite the fact that he has owned the private club since 1985) are hard to pin down precisely. The White House denied afterward that any classified material was present in the dining room. The Air Force operates the presidential aircraft, commonly known as Air Force One. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
The actual cost of President Trump's weekend trips to "the winter White House" (Trump's new name for Mar-a-Lago, despite the fact that he has owned the private club since 1985) are hard to pin down precisely. The White House denied afterward that any classified material was present in the dining room. The Air Force operates the presidential aircraft, commonly known as Air Force One. (more...)
Akhilesh Yadav Elected As Leader Of The SP Legislature Party
- March 30, 2017
Earlier on March 16 the newly elected MLAs of the party had authorised the national president to name the leader of opposition. Akhilesh had yesterday nominated seniormost party MLA Ram Govind Chaudhary as the leader of the SP in the Assembly, paving the way for his becoming the LOP in the Assembly. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
Earlier on March 16 the newly elected MLAs of the party had authorised the national president to name the leader of opposition. Akhilesh had yesterday nominated seniormost party MLA Ram Govind Chaudhary as the leader of the SP in the Assembly, paving the way for his becoming the LOP in the Assembly. (more...)
Majority Disapproves of GOP Health Care Plan
- March 30, 2017
Reached by phone about 1 p.m. Thursday, a spokeswoman from Perry's office said that the congressman would evaluate the final proposal but that he still plans to vote against it unless significant changes are made. Just 22% of those voters support the bill, compared to 48% who oppose the legislation. When they were asked simply about the idea of cutting funding for that group, 60 percent of voters opposed it, and 32 percent supported such cuts. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
Reached by phone about 1 p.m. Thursday, a spokeswoman from Perry's office said that the congressman would evaluate the final proposal but that he still plans to vote against it unless significant changes are made. Just 22% of those voters support the bill, compared to 48% who oppose the legislation. When they were asked simply about the idea of cutting funding for that group, 60 percent of voters opposed it, and 32 percent supported such cuts. (more...)
Palestinian leader Meets Trump envoy at Arab summit
- March 30, 2017
Abbas initially feared he would be sidelined by the Trump administration, which early on embraced Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. They will discuss the war in Syria, the threat of terrorism, and the release of former Egyptian leader Hosni Mubarak from prison. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
Abbas initially feared he would be sidelined by the Trump administration, which early on embraced Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. They will discuss the war in Syria, the threat of terrorism, and the release of former Egyptian leader Hosni Mubarak from prison. (more...)
Brexit has officially been triggered. What comes next?
- March 29, 2017
Other parliaments at national level may also need to approve it. Also at stake are Britain's commercial relations with the rest of the world and even the potential breakup of the U.K.as Scottish nationalists use Brexit in their push for autonomy. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Other parliaments at national level may also need to approve it. Also at stake are Britain's commercial relations with the rest of the world and even the potential breakup of the U.K.as Scottish nationalists use Brexit in their push for autonomy. (more...)
Gov't watchdog to examine cost of Trump's Florida travel
- March 29, 2017
White House chief of staff Reince Priebus on Sunday said such a package could include middle-class tax cuts. Right above them, Trump's personal security guard, Keith Schiller, patrolled the mezzanine level while chatting and joking with guests. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
White House chief of staff Reince Priebus on Sunday said such a package could include middle-class tax cuts. Right above them, Trump's personal security guard, Keith Schiller, patrolled the mezzanine level while chatting and joking with guests. (more...)
Trump Not Giving Up On Health Care Reform
- March 29, 2017
The Republican bill was withdrawn just minutes before the House vote was to occur, and lawmakers said there were no plans to revisit the issue . The legislation would repeal much of former President Barack Obama's 2010 health care law, including its requirement that people buy policies. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
The Republican bill was withdrawn just minutes before the House vote was to occur, and lawmakers said there were no plans to revisit the issue . The legislation would repeal much of former President Barack Obama's 2010 health care law, including its requirement that people buy policies. (more...)
France's former Socialist PM Valls backs centrist Macron in election
- March 29, 2017
But they also show that whether Le Pen faces Macron or Fillon in the runoff she would lose by a large margin. "I didn't expect there to be so many betrayals", Hamon complained last week, accusing his Socialist detractors of having "stabbed him in the back". (more...)
- March 29, 2017
But they also show that whether Le Pen faces Macron or Fillon in the runoff she would lose by a large margin. "I didn't expect there to be so many betrayals", Hamon complained last week, accusing his Socialist detractors of having "stabbed him in the back". (more...)
Christie to take on role in Trump's fight against opioids
- March 29, 2017
Kelly, 44, the governor's former deputy chief of staff, and Baroni, 45, Christie's former top executive appointee at the Port Authority of NY and New Jersey, were convicted last fall of conspiracy, fraud, and violating the civil rights of commuters. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Kelly, 44, the governor's former deputy chief of staff, and Baroni, 45, Christie's former top executive appointee at the Port Authority of NY and New Jersey, were convicted last fall of conspiracy, fraud, and violating the civil rights of commuters. (more...)
Rocks, Bible thrown through windows of Colorado mosque
- March 29, 2017
The vandalism prompted the center to cancel religious classes for children that morning, but it also has led to an outpouring of support. "We will not tolerate acts of hatred in our community, and I hope this arrest sends that message loud and clear", said the police chief John Hutto in a statement . (more...)
- March 29, 2017
The vandalism prompted the center to cancel religious classes for children that morning, but it also has led to an outpouring of support. "We will not tolerate acts of hatred in our community, and I hope this arrest sends that message loud and clear", said the police chief John Hutto in a statement . (more...)
4.1 magnitude quake recorded near Deer Creek — US Geological Survey
- March 29, 2017
It was originally recorded with a magnitude of 7.0. Last year, as of March 29, 2016, there had been 251 magnitude 3.0 or greater quakes. The United States' tsunami warning centres were not showing a risk of waves to U.S. In the area of possible defeat are the Ust-Kamchatsky district and the village of Nikolskoe, Aleutian district. The volcano still remains active as the ash rose to an altitude of over 7,000 meters above sea level. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
It was originally recorded with a magnitude of 7.0. Last year, as of March 29, 2016, there had been 251 magnitude 3.0 or greater quakes. The United States' tsunami warning centres were not showing a risk of waves to U.S. In the area of possible defeat are the Ust-Kamchatsky district and the village of Nikolskoe, Aleutian district. The volcano still remains active as the ash rose to an altitude of over 7,000 meters above sea level. (more...)
Spicer: Yates Was Not Blocked From Testifying to Congress About Russia
- March 29, 2017
While Rep. Nunes and Rep. Schiff fight like Clouseau and Kato, the Senate Intelligence Committee will hold its first public hearing about Russian involvement in the 2016 election on Thursday. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will have a final vote on April 7 on Trump's nominee for the Supreme Court, Neil Gorsuch, even as more Democrats oppose his confirmation. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
While Rep. Nunes and Rep. Schiff fight like Clouseau and Kato, the Senate Intelligence Committee will hold its first public hearing about Russian involvement in the 2016 election on Thursday. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will have a final vote on April 7 on Trump's nominee for the Supreme Court, Neil Gorsuch, even as more Democrats oppose his confirmation. (more...)
Trump budget could be 'devastating' to state
- March 29, 2017
Height Securities analyst Peter Cohn combed through the new budget looking for stocks that could benefit under Trump's plan. However, there are multiple line item cuts in the proposed budget to infrastructure programmes, especially in the Department of Transportation. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Height Securities analyst Peter Cohn combed through the new budget looking for stocks that could benefit under Trump's plan. However, there are multiple line item cuts in the proposed budget to infrastructure programmes, especially in the Department of Transportation. (more...)
The US Supreme Court just strengthened rights for students with disabilities
- March 29, 2017
Jefferson School District , in which the 10th Circuit court first embraced the "more than de minimis " standard. They sought reimbursement for the cost of sending him to private school. After a lengthy administrative hearing, an administrative law judge denied their claim. "We were bound by certain precedent", he said. Critics used Gorsuch's opinion to illustrate his tendency to side with corporations over ordinary citizens. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Jefferson School District , in which the 10th Circuit court first embraced the "more than de minimis " standard. They sought reimbursement for the cost of sending him to private school. After a lengthy administrative hearing, an administrative law judge denied their claim. "We were bound by certain precedent", he said. Critics used Gorsuch's opinion to illustrate his tendency to side with corporations over ordinary citizens. (more...)
EU chief dismisses 'threats' of British exit without a deal
- March 29, 2017
The British Parliament has passed the Brexit bill, paving the way for the government to trigger article 50, so that the United Kingdom can leave the European Union. The group is opposed to Prime Minister Theresa May's plans to take Britain out of the European Union by triggering Article 50 in the coming days. May spokesman James Slack repeated the government's position that it would happen by the end of March. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
The British Parliament has passed the Brexit bill, paving the way for the government to trigger article 50, so that the United Kingdom can leave the European Union. The group is opposed to Prime Minister Theresa May's plans to take Britain out of the European Union by triggering Article 50 in the coming days. May spokesman James Slack repeated the government's position that it would happen by the end of March. (more...)
Tillerson Admits Iraq War Actually Going To Last A Long Time
- March 29, 2017
State Department . Al-Abadi struck a positive note on the fight, saying that the fight against Isis "is in the stage of decimating it, not containing it". "A negotiated political resolution to the conflict is essential to bring about the defeat of ISIS, achieve peace in Syria, and preserve the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Syria", it said. (more...)
- March 29, 2017
State Department . Al-Abadi struck a positive note on the fight, saying that the fight against Isis "is in the stage of decimating it, not containing it". "A negotiated political resolution to the conflict is essential to bring about the defeat of ISIS, achieve peace in Syria, and preserve the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Syria", it said. (more...)
Two security reviews to look into Westminster terror attack
- March 29, 2017
Last week, a parliamentary spokesman released a statement saying security measures at the Palace of Westminster had been "reviewed, upgraded and enhanced" since the creation of a dedicated department in 2016. "The driver mounted the pavement twice in an apparently deliberate attempt to target pedestrians before mounting the pavement for a final time and crashing the auto into the east perimeter gates of the Palace of Westminster". (more...)
- March 29, 2017
Last week, a parliamentary spokesman released a statement saying security measures at the Palace of Westminster had been "reviewed, upgraded and enhanced" since the creation of a dedicated department in 2016. "The driver mounted the pavement twice in an apparently deliberate attempt to target pedestrians before mounting the pavement for a final time and crashing the auto into the east perimeter gates of the Palace of Westminster". (more...)
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