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Zinke: Border wall 'complex,' faces geographic challenges
- March 30, 2017
RICHARDSON: Well, my message is because of President Trump's referral of the wall - Mexico's going to pay for it, NAFTA needs to be renegotiated, we're going to deport millions from the U.S. After beginning on a bipartisan note, the House Intelligence Committee is quickly falling apart amid a series of revelations about its Republican chairman, Representative Devin Nunes, and mounting questions about his ability to objectively lead the investigation into the Trump campaign's ties to Russian ... (more...)
- March 30, 2017
RICHARDSON: Well, my message is because of President Trump's referral of the wall - Mexico's going to pay for it, NAFTA needs to be renegotiated, we're going to deport millions from the U.S. After beginning on a bipartisan note, the House Intelligence Committee is quickly falling apart amid a series of revelations about its Republican chairman, Representative Devin Nunes, and mounting questions about his ability to objectively lead the investigation into the Trump campaign's ties to Russian ... (more...)
Paul Manafort volunteers to testify in Russian Federation probe
- March 30, 2017
The headline of the morning, Schiff schooled reporters, "is the cancellation of the public hearing , and the rest" - translation: Manafort news -"is created to simply distract from that point". "I guess Congressman Schiff would say, 'But the president is the one who is a part of this investigation being done by the committee, '" Dickerson countered. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
The headline of the morning, Schiff schooled reporters, "is the cancellation of the public hearing , and the rest" - translation: Manafort news -"is created to simply distract from that point". "I guess Congressman Schiff would say, 'But the president is the one who is a part of this investigation being done by the committee, '" Dickerson countered. (more...)
London attack: Significant arrests as police appeal for information on Khalid Masood
- March 30, 2017
That brought the number of people in custody to nine in connection with Wednesday's attack , which killed three pedestrians and a police officer outside Parliament. Lawmakers returned to work as normal on Thursday morning, even as forensic officers worked at the scene, but a review of parliamentary security is now underway. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
That brought the number of people in custody to nine in connection with Wednesday's attack , which killed three pedestrians and a police officer outside Parliament. Lawmakers returned to work as normal on Thursday morning, even as forensic officers worked at the scene, but a review of parliamentary security is now underway. (more...)
Trivendra Singh Rawat sworn in as Uttarakhand Chief Minister
- March 30, 2017
The party formed its first government in the state when it was carved out of Uttar Pradesh in 2000 with Nityanand Swami as the first Chief Minister. Sorting out the issue may be a tricky affair for the chief minister designate as the limit for the size of the Cabinet is only 12 including the CM and aspirants for ministerial berths are far too many including old party loyalists as well as the Congress turncoats who were ministers in Harish Rawat's Cabinet and won this time on BJP tickets. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
The party formed its first government in the state when it was carved out of Uttar Pradesh in 2000 with Nityanand Swami as the first Chief Minister. Sorting out the issue may be a tricky affair for the chief minister designate as the limit for the size of the Cabinet is only 12 including the CM and aspirants for ministerial berths are far too many including old party loyalists as well as the Congress turncoats who were ministers in Harish Rawat's Cabinet and won this time on BJP tickets. (more...)
APNewsBreak: Judge approves release of jailed Mexican man
- March 30, 2017
Ramirez has been detained since February 10 at the Northwest Detention Center, after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents took him into custody at his father's Seattle-area home. "We are relieved that he will be released and look forward to arguing the merits of this case in federal court". One of his lawyers is to his right in this picture. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
Ramirez has been detained since February 10 at the Northwest Detention Center, after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents took him into custody at his father's Seattle-area home. "We are relieved that he will be released and look forward to arguing the merits of this case in federal court". One of his lawyers is to his right in this picture. (more...)
HRW urges Jordan to deny entry or arrest Sudan's Bashir
- March 30, 2017
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, wanted for war crimes, will reportedly attend a summit in Jordan. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterich will attend the summit. "But most ICC members have avoided letting him in". Some members of the worldwide court have stated that Al-Bashir will face the likelihood of arrest if he enters their countries whereas others have called for Sudan to send representatives on their behalf instead or relocated meetings to accommodate the president. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, wanted for war crimes, will reportedly attend a summit in Jordan. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterich will attend the summit. "But most ICC members have avoided letting him in". Some members of the worldwide court have stated that Al-Bashir will face the likelihood of arrest if he enters their countries whereas others have called for Sudan to send representatives on their behalf instead or relocated meetings to accommodate the president. (more...)
Sturgeon: Independent Scotland to Keep Pound, Apply for EU Membership
- March 30, 2017
The Scottish parliament is widely expected to back Sturgeon's call in a vote next week. This comes amid a growing stand-off between Sturgeon and Prime Minister Theresa May over whether Scotland should hold a second independence referendum. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
The Scottish parliament is widely expected to back Sturgeon's call in a vote next week. This comes amid a growing stand-off between Sturgeon and Prime Minister Theresa May over whether Scotland should hold a second independence referendum. (more...)
Gennady Golovkin Retains Middleweight Titles With Close Decision Win
- March 30, 2017
Unsurprisingly, Jacobs thought that his impressive performance warranted the victory. "One hundred percent I would like to face Saunders next, in my country", Golovkin said . "He definitely wasn't this bogeyman knockout artist that everyone [feared]", Jacobs said . "He's a man. That's what I saw in the face-off: a man who could be hurt ... (more...)
- March 30, 2017
Unsurprisingly, Jacobs thought that his impressive performance warranted the victory. "One hundred percent I would like to face Saunders next, in my country", Golovkin said . "He definitely wasn't this bogeyman knockout artist that everyone [feared]", Jacobs said . "He's a man. That's what I saw in the face-off: a man who could be hurt ... (more...)
Chelsea's Antonio Conte hails Eden Hazard's 'great character' after being targeted
- March 30, 2017
Cahill went from villain to hero, having pushed Walters to concede the spot-kick. It was a little bit feisty, we gave everything and I can not criticise our players. Mark Hughes meanwhile played the ideal host with some kind words for the visitors in his programme notes. "But, for sure, Cesc showed me that he is not only a great player but a great person". (more...)
- March 30, 2017
Cahill went from villain to hero, having pushed Walters to concede the spot-kick. It was a little bit feisty, we gave everything and I can not criticise our players. Mark Hughes meanwhile played the ideal host with some kind words for the visitors in his programme notes. "But, for sure, Cesc showed me that he is not only a great player but a great person". (more...)
Top Senate Democrat Says Supreme Court Nominee Gorsuch Faces 'Uphill Climb'
- March 30, 2017
An expanded version of this report appears on WSJ.com . Lee on Wednesday pointed to Senate Democrats' 2013 move which ended filibusters on almost all judicial nominees - except for the Supreme Court. Bob Casey, have largely opposed the nominee and Democratic senators are preparing to demand a procedural step that would require 60 votes. Not infrequently, state and federal appeals court judges and justices surprise and even disappoint those who supported them when they were nominated. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
An expanded version of this report appears on WSJ.com . Lee on Wednesday pointed to Senate Democrats' 2013 move which ended filibusters on almost all judicial nominees - except for the Supreme Court. Bob Casey, have largely opposed the nominee and Democratic senators are preparing to demand a procedural step that would require 60 votes. Not infrequently, state and federal appeals court judges and justices surprise and even disappoint those who supported them when they were nominated. (more...)
Republican lawmaker resigns from House Freedom Caucus
- March 30, 2017
Additionally, Scalise said Democrats are prematurely celebrating the bill's demise, and Obamacare is as close as ever to getting repealed. "And in the meantime, we're going to do all of our other work that we came here to do". Last week he tweeted that the law would "explode". "Were at the beginning of a process", Spicer said. We're looking at all kinds of options to get to yes. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
Additionally, Scalise said Democrats are prematurely celebrating the bill's demise, and Obamacare is as close as ever to getting repealed. "And in the meantime, we're going to do all of our other work that we came here to do". Last week he tweeted that the law would "explode". "Were at the beginning of a process", Spicer said. We're looking at all kinds of options to get to yes. (more...)
Seattle Sues Trump Administration Over Sanctuary Cities Order
- March 30, 2017
About $4.1 billion in law enforcement grants will be allocated through the Department of Justice this year. Sanctuary cities have a long tradition in modern society , but mostly they were born out of perceived inherent injustices in federal immigration laws. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
About $4.1 billion in law enforcement grants will be allocated through the Department of Justice this year. Sanctuary cities have a long tradition in modern society , but mostly they were born out of perceived inherent injustices in federal immigration laws. (more...)
No clue why we were attacked: Nigerian national
- March 30, 2017
Yogi Adityanath, the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, has assured a fair and impartial probe into the attacks on the African students. Alkahba Solomon, a student in Noida, told the BBC that the situation was not "favourable for Nigerian students". (more...)
- March 30, 2017
Yogi Adityanath, the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, has assured a fair and impartial probe into the attacks on the African students. Alkahba Solomon, a student in Noida, told the BBC that the situation was not "favourable for Nigerian students". (more...)
Turkey may hold Brexit-style referendum on whether to join EU: Erdogan
- March 30, 2017
He accused Germany and the Netherlands of "Nazi" tactics after they refused to let Turkish ministers hold referendum rallies in their countries. Reacting to criticism from main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu, Erdogan said Turkey in the last 15 years under the leadership of the AK Party had developed more than ever without any coalitions. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
He accused Germany and the Netherlands of "Nazi" tactics after they refused to let Turkish ministers hold referendum rallies in their countries. Reacting to criticism from main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu, Erdogan said Turkey in the last 15 years under the leadership of the AK Party had developed more than ever without any coalitions. (more...)
Jutanugarn closes in on Ko
- March 30, 2017
Ko is one of nine former champions in the field, with the New Zealander seeking to emulate Annika Sorenstam, the only player to successfully defend the ANA Inspiration. "It's not important, because when I play, I really want to have fun", Jutanugarn said of the No. 1 ranking. And it's just attractive here and the course is in unbelievable shape. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
Ko is one of nine former champions in the field, with the New Zealander seeking to emulate Annika Sorenstam, the only player to successfully defend the ANA Inspiration. "It's not important, because when I play, I really want to have fun", Jutanugarn said of the No. 1 ranking. And it's just attractive here and the course is in unbelievable shape. (more...)
Search Operation Begins for Helicopter Missing Over Irish Sea
- March 30, 2017
The privately-owned helicopter is believed to have left Milton Keynes for Dublin this afternoon via Caernarfon Bay. A spokeswoman for the Coastguard said the search was being affected by weather conditions. A spokeman for the Irish Coast Guard said the UK Coast Guard are concentrating on the area of the Irish Sea near north Wales. "A mayday relay broadcast has been issued to all vessels passing through the Irish Sea to contact the Coastguard if they have seen anything". (more...)
- March 30, 2017
The privately-owned helicopter is believed to have left Milton Keynes for Dublin this afternoon via Caernarfon Bay. A spokeswoman for the Coastguard said the search was being affected by weather conditions. A spokeman for the Irish Coast Guard said the UK Coast Guard are concentrating on the area of the Irish Sea near north Wales. "A mayday relay broadcast has been issued to all vessels passing through the Irish Sea to contact the Coastguard if they have seen anything". (more...)
Role in Iraq deaths likely, US says
- March 30, 2017
Thousands of civilians have been fleeing the fighting but as many as half a million may be trapped inside the embattled city. A number of high-profile reports of civilian casualties in recent weeks have elicited new scrutiny of USA airstrikes, including one in Syria's Aleppo province that hit a building associated with a mosque, killing more than 40 people, mostly civilians. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
Thousands of civilians have been fleeing the fighting but as many as half a million may be trapped inside the embattled city. A number of high-profile reports of civilian casualties in recent weeks have elicited new scrutiny of USA airstrikes, including one in Syria's Aleppo province that hit a building associated with a mosque, killing more than 40 people, mostly civilians. (more...)
US opens formal investigation into civilian deaths in Mosul
- March 30, 2017
But the civilian deaths can not be attributed to any loosening of American military rules of combat, he said , and Washington hasn't made a decision to tolerate greater risk of civilian casualties in USA airstrikes. "Al Nusra terrorists got an opportunity to leave", he added, pointing out that " in Iraq, there was no such strategy to protect the civilians ". Changes to those rules, initiated in the final days of the Obama White House, allowed senior USA and coalition commanders in Iraq ... (more...)
- March 30, 2017
But the civilian deaths can not be attributed to any loosening of American military rules of combat, he said , and Washington hasn't made a decision to tolerate greater risk of civilian casualties in USA airstrikes. "Al Nusra terrorists got an opportunity to leave", he added, pointing out that " in Iraq, there was no such strategy to protect the civilians ". Changes to those rules, initiated in the final days of the Obama White House, allowed senior USA and coalition commanders in Iraq ... (more...)
United Kingdom condemns arrest of Russian dissident Alexei Navalny following anti-corruption protests
- March 30, 2017
The Kremlin's response to Sunday's rally seemed rather mild in comparison with a massive crackdown that followed the 2012 anti-Putin protests. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the Kremlin was anxious that "some people will continue using (politically) active people.to their own ends, calling them to illegal and unauthorised actions". (more...)
- March 30, 2017
The Kremlin's response to Sunday's rally seemed rather mild in comparison with a massive crackdown that followed the 2012 anti-Putin protests. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the Kremlin was anxious that "some people will continue using (politically) active people.to their own ends, calling them to illegal and unauthorised actions". (more...)
US Women's National Hockey Team End Boycott, Will Play at World Championships
- March 30, 2017
To Our Dearest Fans, Together, WE dared to make history. It took until nearly the last minute, but a deal did get done that includes the formation of a women's high performance advisory group with current and former players - like Hockey Canada has had for some time. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
To Our Dearest Fans, Together, WE dared to make history. It took until nearly the last minute, but a deal did get done that includes the formation of a women's high performance advisory group with current and former players - like Hockey Canada has had for some time. (more...)
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