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France's Le Pen says Putin embodies 'new vision' of world
- March 30, 2017
Le Pen is an advocate for lifting sanctions imposed against Russian Federation after its 2014 invasion of Ukraine and for France pulling out of the European Union , both of which would further Putin's economic and geopolitical goals. Candidates who secure over 5 percent of the first round vote on April 23 get a state refund amounting to 47.5 percent of the maximum limit, with the proviso that no candidate can be reimbursed more than they have spent. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
Le Pen is an advocate for lifting sanctions imposed against Russian Federation after its 2014 invasion of Ukraine and for France pulling out of the European Union , both of which would further Putin's economic and geopolitical goals. Candidates who secure over 5 percent of the first round vote on April 23 get a state refund amounting to 47.5 percent of the maximum limit, with the proviso that no candidate can be reimbursed more than they have spent. (more...)
Erdogan Wants Speedy EU Decision on Turkey's Membership Bid
- March 30, 2017
Ankara has also blamed some European authorities for violating European values by banning Turkish officials from attending "yes" rallies, while critics add that there is a double standard being applied toward Turkey in general and "yes" voters, in particular. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
Ankara has also blamed some European authorities for violating European values by banning Turkish officials from attending "yes" rallies, while critics add that there is a double standard being applied toward Turkey in general and "yes" voters, in particular. (more...)
Turkey says Tillerson to visit on March 30
- March 30, 2017
But, embittered by a Dutch move to block Turkish ministers from holding rallies several days earlier, Erdogan offered no congratulations, instead saying The Netherlands had lost a friend. "From now on, we can say "we will not apply it and it will be over", Cavusoglu said in a 24 TV interview. "They started a clash between the cross and the crescent", he said in a televised speech, reported the BBC "There can be no other explanation". (more...)
- March 30, 2017
But, embittered by a Dutch move to block Turkish ministers from holding rallies several days earlier, Erdogan offered no congratulations, instead saying The Netherlands had lost a friend. "From now on, we can say "we will not apply it and it will be over", Cavusoglu said in a 24 TV interview. "They started a clash between the cross and the crescent", he said in a televised speech, reported the BBC "There can be no other explanation". (more...)
Criminally Charged Illegal Immigrants Released By Travis County
- March 30, 2017
County Sheriff Joe Sampson said he was surprised by the news. The report comes amid national outrage over the rape of a 14-year-old Maryland girl allegedly by two illegal immigrants several years older than she. And Police Chief Eliot Isaac said the Cincinnati Police Department "will not be enforcing immigration laws". The LAPD has a almost 40-year-old policy that prohibits police officers from initiating police action to inquire about a person's immigration status or arresting someone ... (more...)
- March 30, 2017
County Sheriff Joe Sampson said he was surprised by the news. The report comes amid national outrage over the rape of a 14-year-old Maryland girl allegedly by two illegal immigrants several years older than she. And Police Chief Eliot Isaac said the Cincinnati Police Department "will not be enforcing immigration laws". The LAPD has a almost 40-year-old policy that prohibits police officers from initiating police action to inquire about a person's immigration status or arresting someone ... (more...)
South Korea closes foundations at centre of political scandal
- March 30, 2017
Geun-hye, 65, has been accused of colluding with her decades-long confidante Choi Soon-sil, who is now in custody, to receive tens of millions of United States dollars in bribes from Samsung Electronics vice chairman Lee Jae-yong, the heir apparent of Samsung group. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
Geun-hye, 65, has been accused of colluding with her decades-long confidante Choi Soon-sil, who is now in custody, to receive tens of millions of United States dollars in bribes from Samsung Electronics vice chairman Lee Jae-yong, the heir apparent of Samsung group. (more...)
Justice Department Threatens to Strip Federal Money from Sanctuary Cities
- March 30, 2017
NY attorney general Eric Schneiderman didn't seem too anxious about Session's threats. Big city mayors across the country are defying the latest threat to deny federal funding to so-called "sanctuary cities". "This guns blazing raid.is exactly why my city should refuse to comply with ICE, under all circumstances", he said. Mayor Ed Lee of San Fransisco, where 32-year-old Kate Steinle was killed by an illegal alien in 2015, declared that sanctuary cities are "safer, more productive, ... (more...)
- March 30, 2017
NY attorney general Eric Schneiderman didn't seem too anxious about Session's threats. Big city mayors across the country are defying the latest threat to deny federal funding to so-called "sanctuary cities". "This guns blazing raid.is exactly why my city should refuse to comply with ICE, under all circumstances", he said. Mayor Ed Lee of San Fransisco, where 32-year-old Kate Steinle was killed by an illegal alien in 2015, declared that sanctuary cities are "safer, more productive, ... (more...)
Abbas expects Arab summit backing ahead of talks with Trump
- March 30, 2017
Jordan has said that as an Arab League member Sudan has a right to attend Wednesday's summit. Also on the agenda is the Yemen conflict, which escalated in 2015 with the military intervention of a Saudi-led coalition in support of embattled President Abedrabbo Mansour Hadi. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
Jordan has said that as an Arab League member Sudan has a right to attend Wednesday's summit. Also on the agenda is the Yemen conflict, which escalated in 2015 with the military intervention of a Saudi-led coalition in support of embattled President Abedrabbo Mansour Hadi. (more...)
Schiff says he will meet with Nunes on Thursday
- March 30, 2017
Nunes is leading the House panel's investigation into whether there was Russian interference in the 2016 election, and by extension, any possible collusion with the Trump team during that time. Nunes, who was a member of the team that ran Trump's transition to the presidency after the November 8 election, told reporters on Tuesday the House panel's investigation was moving forward. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
Nunes is leading the House panel's investigation into whether there was Russian interference in the 2016 election, and by extension, any possible collusion with the Trump team during that time. Nunes, who was a member of the team that ran Trump's transition to the presidency after the November 8 election, told reporters on Tuesday the House panel's investigation was moving forward. (more...)
Hell's Kitchen Stabbing 'Was Practice' for Times Square Bloodbath, DA Says
- March 30, 2017
The fatal stabbing of a 66-year-old man in New York City on Monday night is being investigated as a bias crime , according to police. "I think it's awful, we're all trying to get along in this world and if you don't like it, keep it to yourself, don't go out and strike against other people", Bolling said. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
The fatal stabbing of a 66-year-old man in New York City on Monday night is being investigated as a bias crime , according to police. "I think it's awful, we're all trying to get along in this world and if you don't like it, keep it to yourself, don't go out and strike against other people", Bolling said. (more...)
China and U.S. can be very good partners: Xi Jinping
- March 30, 2017
North Korea said Monday it is not frightened by US threats of possible pre-emptive military action to halt its nuclear and missile buildup. The move has angered China, but South Korea and the U.S. Former US secretary of defense William Cohen said that Tillerson's visit to China was important for both sides. The North conducted two nuclear tests a year ago alone and didn't respect multiple resolutions or sanctions, as it continued to carry out provocations, including the launch of four ... (more...)
- March 30, 2017
North Korea said Monday it is not frightened by US threats of possible pre-emptive military action to halt its nuclear and missile buildup. The move has angered China, but South Korea and the U.S. Former US secretary of defense William Cohen said that Tillerson's visit to China was important for both sides. The North conducted two nuclear tests a year ago alone and didn't respect multiple resolutions or sanctions, as it continued to carry out provocations, including the launch of four ... (more...)
Toshiba's nuclear unit Westinghouse files for bankruptcy protection
- March 30, 2017
The US nuclear unit asked for protection from the creditors. The doubts are a result of a crisis at the group, which faces a growing bill from a business in WE that is beset by project delays, cost over-runs and allegations of accounting fraud. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
The US nuclear unit asked for protection from the creditors. The doubts are a result of a crisis at the group, which faces a growing bill from a business in WE that is beset by project delays, cost over-runs and allegations of accounting fraud. (more...)
South Africa's Gordhan says he is still finance minister
- March 30, 2017
It is unclear what happened after Zuma signed off on the trip that would justify a public recall of his finance minister. The move to prosecute Gordhan was slammed by civil society groups, opposition leaders, and even senior members of the country's ruling political party, the African National Congress. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
It is unclear what happened after Zuma signed off on the trip that would justify a public recall of his finance minister. The move to prosecute Gordhan was slammed by civil society groups, opposition leaders, and even senior members of the country's ruling political party, the African National Congress. (more...)
GOP health care bill battle continues behind the scenes
- March 30, 2017
President Trump's top health care official faced a tough grilling in the House on Wednesday, as lawmakers in both parties questioned him about Trump's proposal to gut funding for medical research programs. Republican leaders in Congress, though, must still unify opposing forces within their ranks, including moderates who believe the original bill went too far in denying support to low- and middle-income Americans seeking to buy health insurance, and conservatives who seek to have elements ... (more...)
- March 30, 2017
President Trump's top health care official faced a tough grilling in the House on Wednesday, as lawmakers in both parties questioned him about Trump's proposal to gut funding for medical research programs. Republican leaders in Congress, though, must still unify opposing forces within their ranks, including moderates who believe the original bill went too far in denying support to low- and middle-income Americans seeking to buy health insurance, and conservatives who seek to have elements ... (more...)
Texas Senate OKs revisions to Texas contentious voter ID law
- March 30, 2017
The House will reconvene during a 10 a.m. session on Thursday, when representatives will consider bills such as Senate Bill 423, which would prohibit IN postsecondary education institutions from adopting "sanctuary campus" policies for undocumented students. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
The House will reconvene during a 10 a.m. session on Thursday, when representatives will consider bills such as Senate Bill 423, which would prohibit IN postsecondary education institutions from adopting "sanctuary campus" policies for undocumented students. (more...)
Arab leaders endorse two-state solution, say ready for reconciliation with Israel
- March 30, 2017
He noted that the summit welcomed the U.S. Special Envoy for International Negotiations, Jason Greenblatt "and that was a message that we want to achieve peace and want to work with the new U.S. The Arab League has chose to stand it's ground with the original peace initiative from 2002, leaving it unaltered. The Palestinians seek east Jerusalem, captured in 1967, as a future capital. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
He noted that the summit welcomed the U.S. Special Envoy for International Negotiations, Jason Greenblatt "and that was a message that we want to achieve peace and want to work with the new U.S. The Arab League has chose to stand it's ground with the original peace initiative from 2002, leaving it unaltered. The Palestinians seek east Jerusalem, captured in 1967, as a future capital. (more...)
Israel confirms airstrikes in Syria
- March 30, 2017
It was not immediately clear how debris from the missile may have ended up in neighboring Jordan. The Israeli military denied Syria's claims and said that its forces intercepted an anti-aircraft missile, without elaborating, according to the Associated Press. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
It was not immediately clear how debris from the missile may have ended up in neighboring Jordan. The Israeli military denied Syria's claims and said that its forces intercepted an anti-aircraft missile, without elaborating, according to the Associated Press. (more...)
Ambassador: Brazil meat products are safe
- March 30, 2017
Tuesday evening quoted Senior Veterinary Officer Dr Mark Trotman as saying concerns about the possibility of adulterated corned beef from Brazil entering Barbados had led to the temporary ban, while advising retailers to withdraw all Brazilian meat products from their shelves. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
Tuesday evening quoted Senior Veterinary Officer Dr Mark Trotman as saying concerns about the possibility of adulterated corned beef from Brazil entering Barbados had led to the temporary ban, while advising retailers to withdraw all Brazilian meat products from their shelves. (more...)
Trump admin drops human rights conditions for Bahrain F-16s
- March 30, 2017
Brian Dooley of Washington-based Human Rights First said separating the sale of the warplanes from human rights requirements would "encourage further repression" and create instability in Bahrain. Votel, who heads the U.S. Central Command, singled out Bahrain as an example. FMS refers to the Pentagon's Foreign Military Sales program. "We need to carefully balance these concerns against our desired outcomes for USA security assistance programs" and "we should avoid using the programs as a lever ... (more...)
- March 30, 2017
Brian Dooley of Washington-based Human Rights First said separating the sale of the warplanes from human rights requirements would "encourage further repression" and create instability in Bahrain. Votel, who heads the U.S. Central Command, singled out Bahrain as an example. FMS refers to the Pentagon's Foreign Military Sales program. "We need to carefully balance these concerns against our desired outcomes for USA security assistance programs" and "we should avoid using the programs as a lever ... (more...)
Cyclone Debbie tears through north Australia, cutting power supply, damaging houses
- March 30, 2017
Cr Collins said a disaster management meeting was being held this morning to assess the extent of the damage. Cameron Berkman, a tourist caught up in the storm, said it 'felt like we were underneath a freight train for most of the night'. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
Cr Collins said a disaster management meeting was being held this morning to assess the extent of the damage. Cameron Berkman, a tourist caught up in the storm, said it 'felt like we were underneath a freight train for most of the night'. (more...)
Federer, Nadal to renew rivalry at Indian Wells
- March 30, 2017
The tone was set in the opening game where Federer sent down two scorching backhand winners to take Nadal's serve and a second break soon after wrapped up the set in just 36 minutes. "I did very well today, I'm so pleased I'm able to step into the court and play super aggressive", said Federer, as per BBC Sport . I just wasn't managing to get a lot of balls back on his serve, first and second, as well. (more...)
- March 30, 2017
The tone was set in the opening game where Federer sent down two scorching backhand winners to take Nadal's serve and a second break soon after wrapped up the set in just 36 minutes. "I did very well today, I'm so pleased I'm able to step into the court and play super aggressive", said Federer, as per BBC Sport . I just wasn't managing to get a lot of balls back on his serve, first and second, as well. (more...)
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