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Russia draws senators' focus in hearing on election meddling
- March 31, 2017
Speaking at a congressional hearing on Russian meddling in the presidential election on Thursday, Warner calls the tactic Russian propaganda "on steroids". Warner and the panel's chairman, Sen. "The American public, indeed, all democratic societies need to understand that malign actors are using old techniques with new platforms to undermine our democratic institutions", said Republican committee chair Richard Burr. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
Speaking at a congressional hearing on Russian meddling in the presidential election on Thursday, Warner calls the tactic Russian propaganda "on steroids". Warner and the panel's chairman, Sen. "The American public, indeed, all democratic societies need to understand that malign actors are using old techniques with new platforms to undermine our democratic institutions", said Republican committee chair Richard Burr. (more...)
Putin meets French far-right candidate Marine Le Pen at Kremlin
- March 31, 2017
He said it was interesting to discuss development of bilateral relations with the far-right French candidate, whom he called a representative of a rising movement in European politics. The art group White Star (of which Katasonova is a member) produced an eye-catching triptych of Putin, Le Pen and Trump that was plastered across the internet, and which Katasonova used as part of her unsuccessful campaign for election to Russia's parliament with the far-right Rodina party. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
He said it was interesting to discuss development of bilateral relations with the far-right French candidate, whom he called a representative of a rising movement in European politics. The art group White Star (of which Katasonova is a member) produced an eye-catching triptych of Putin, Le Pen and Trump that was plastered across the internet, and which Katasonova used as part of her unsuccessful campaign for election to Russia's parliament with the far-right Rodina party. (more...)
Paul Manafort Agrees To Interview On Russian Ties
- March 31, 2017
The Washington Post reported that the White House has distanced itself from the 67-year-old GOP lobbyist, with Press Secretary Sean Spicer claiming in a Wednesday press briefing that President Trump didn't know of Manafort's clients from the past decade. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
The Washington Post reported that the White House has distanced itself from the 67-year-old GOP lobbyist, with Press Secretary Sean Spicer claiming in a Wednesday press briefing that President Trump didn't know of Manafort's clients from the past decade. (more...)
US intensifies probe into Russian election interference
- March 31, 2017
One Senate intelligence source said their committee did not feel an urgent need to go to the White House to review the documents, describing the invite as a "sideshow". US intelligence agencies concluded in January that Putin had ordered a hacking campaign that saw sensitive emails from Democratic leaders released ahead of the November election to help Trump defeat his Democrat rival Hillary Clinton . (more...)
- March 31, 2017
One Senate intelligence source said their committee did not feel an urgent need to go to the White House to review the documents, describing the invite as a "sideshow". US intelligence agencies concluded in January that Putin had ordered a hacking campaign that saw sensitive emails from Democratic leaders released ahead of the November election to help Trump defeat his Democrat rival Hillary Clinton . (more...)
Trump 'looks forward to visiting China' - Tillerson
- March 31, 2017
President Donald Trump said on Twitter: "North Korea is behaving very badly". China urged the USA to take a "cool-headed" approach to tensions with North Korea , calling for a diplomatic solution to the country's nuclear and ballistic missile programs. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
President Donald Trump said on Twitter: "North Korea is behaving very badly". China urged the USA to take a "cool-headed" approach to tensions with North Korea , calling for a diplomatic solution to the country's nuclear and ballistic missile programs. (more...)
Trump Threatens to Fight Fellow Republicans in Freedom Caucus in 2018 Election
- March 31, 2017
At worst, if the White House is right that getting tax cuts passed on a partisan basis will be impossible, it could mean that Trump's highly anticipated growth-fueling agenda won't amount to much. Representative Justin Amash, a Freedom Caucus member from MI, shot back immediately at Trump in remarks outside the US Capitol. He grouped its members, all of them Republican, with Democrats in calling for their political defeat - an extraordinary incitement of intra-party combat from a sitting ... (more...)
- March 31, 2017
At worst, if the White House is right that getting tax cuts passed on a partisan basis will be impossible, it could mean that Trump's highly anticipated growth-fueling agenda won't amount to much. Representative Justin Amash, a Freedom Caucus member from MI, shot back immediately at Trump in remarks outside the US Capitol. He grouped its members, all of them Republican, with Democrats in calling for their political defeat - an extraordinary incitement of intra-party combat from a sitting ... (more...)
North Korean missile launch fails, USA and South Korea say
- March 31, 2017
If confirmed, it would be the third round of missile tests by North Korea this year, as it seeks to develop the capability to deliver a nuclear weapon to the U.S.in defiance of United Nations sanctions. The United States has always expressed solidarity with South Korea towards threats from the North and the possibility of war has always been on the table, but seldom in a scenario when the USA attacks North Korea instead of the other way around. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
If confirmed, it would be the third round of missile tests by North Korea this year, as it seeks to develop the capability to deliver a nuclear weapon to the U.S.in defiance of United Nations sanctions. The United States has always expressed solidarity with South Korea towards threats from the North and the possibility of war has always been on the table, but seldom in a scenario when the USA attacks North Korea instead of the other way around. (more...)
Malaysia releases Kim Jong Nam's body, citizens in N.Korea return
- March 31, 2017
Mohamad Nor Azrin, counsellor of the Malaysian embassy in Pyongyang, said that while they had not been threatened and were free to move around they were not allowed to leave. - March 10: Malaysian police say they have confirmed the dead man's identity as Kim Jong-Nam but refuse to reveal how his identity was determined. A van believed carrying Kim's body leaves a hospital morgue for the airport and media reports say it is put on a Beijing-bound plane. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
Mohamad Nor Azrin, counsellor of the Malaysian embassy in Pyongyang, said that while they had not been threatened and were free to move around they were not allowed to leave. - March 10: Malaysian police say they have confirmed the dead man's identity as Kim Jong-Nam but refuse to reveal how his identity was determined. A van believed carrying Kim's body leaves a hospital morgue for the airport and media reports say it is put on a Beijing-bound plane. (more...)
Israel approves construction of first new settlement in more than 20 years
- March 31, 2017
Netanyahu's announcement Thursday was terse and straight to the point: "The Political-Security Cabinet unanimously approved this evening the establishment of a new settlement for the evacuees of Amona, in the Shilo Valley region". Trump, at the beginning of the year, had said "it's OK, you can build more settlements", however he rode that back around March. The White House pointedly avoided any specific condemnation of the announcement, although it said that further settlement activity "does ... (more...)
- March 31, 2017
Netanyahu's announcement Thursday was terse and straight to the point: "The Political-Security Cabinet unanimously approved this evening the establishment of a new settlement for the evacuees of Amona, in the Shilo Valley region". Trump, at the beginning of the year, had said "it's OK, you can build more settlements", however he rode that back around March. The White House pointedly avoided any specific condemnation of the announcement, although it said that further settlement activity "does ... (more...)
Ivanka Trump says she will become official White House employee
- March 31, 2017
She has an office in the West Wing, after all, and is in the process of getting a high-level security clearance, which means she will get to peek at all sorts of interesting documents. Two Democratic senators, Elizabeth Warren of MA and Tom Carper of DE, sent a letter to the Office of Government Ethics on Wednesday saying that Ivanka Trump's "increasing, albeit unspecified, White House role". (more...)
- March 31, 2017
She has an office in the West Wing, after all, and is in the process of getting a high-level security clearance, which means she will get to peek at all sorts of interesting documents. Two Democratic senators, Elizabeth Warren of MA and Tom Carper of DE, sent a letter to the Office of Government Ethics on Wednesday saying that Ivanka Trump's "increasing, albeit unspecified, White House role". (more...)
Israel Approves Settlements For First Time In 25 Years
- March 31, 2017
The settlements are considered a major obstacle to a peace settlement with Palestinians and viewed as illegal by the worldwide community. Delivered at 11 a.m. Israel has not established a completely new settlement since the early 1990s, though existing settlements have expanded and once illegal outposts have been retroactively recognized. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
The settlements are considered a major obstacle to a peace settlement with Palestinians and viewed as illegal by the worldwide community. Delivered at 11 a.m. Israel has not established a completely new settlement since the early 1990s, though existing settlements have expanded and once illegal outposts have been retroactively recognized. (more...)
Ali Ndume Group gives Senate 48-hour ultimatum to rescind Senator's suspension
- March 31, 2017
The Citizens Advocacy for Social and Economic Rights (CASER), an NGO, has given the Senate a 48-hour ultimatum to rescind the suspension of Sen.Ali Ndume (APC-Borno) or face legal action. The Senate reached the decision, Wednesday, after the resolution to uphold the recommendation of the committee on ethics and privileges chaired by Samuel Anyanwu. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
The Citizens Advocacy for Social and Economic Rights (CASER), an NGO, has given the Senate a 48-hour ultimatum to rescind the suspension of Sen.Ali Ndume (APC-Borno) or face legal action. The Senate reached the decision, Wednesday, after the resolution to uphold the recommendation of the committee on ethics and privileges chaired by Samuel Anyanwu. (more...)
South Korea's ousted President Park Geun-Hye arrested
- March 31, 2017
A judge at the Seoul Central District Court said that "the cause and the need for the warrant are recognised as the main charges against her have been verified and as evidence could be destroyed". March 10: Constitutional Court upholds parliament's vote to impeach Park, removing her from office. Being taken into custody would be a dramatic step in the disgrace of South Korea's first woman president, and is a key demand of the millions of people who took to the streets to protest against ... (more...)
- March 31, 2017
A judge at the Seoul Central District Court said that "the cause and the need for the warrant are recognised as the main charges against her have been verified and as evidence could be destroyed". March 10: Constitutional Court upholds parliament's vote to impeach Park, removing her from office. Being taken into custody would be a dramatic step in the disgrace of South Korea's first woman president, and is a key demand of the millions of people who took to the streets to protest against ... (more...)
Son of Smokies benefactor, David Rockefeller, dies at 101
- March 31, 2017
David Rockefeller was born on June 12, 1915. His father, John D. Rockefeller Jr., the only son of the oil titan , devoted his life to philanthropy. " Today the world has lost a great man and philanthropist, and we, a dear friend and inspiration ", wrote the president of The Rockefeller Foundation, Rajiv J Shah , in his statement . (more...)
- March 31, 2017
David Rockefeller was born on June 12, 1915. His father, John D. Rockefeller Jr., the only son of the oil titan , devoted his life to philanthropy. " Today the world has lost a great man and philanthropist, and we, a dear friend and inspiration ", wrote the president of The Rockefeller Foundation, Rajiv J Shah , in his statement . (more...)
Israeli lawmakers reach out to US Jews on anti-Semitism
- March 31, 2017
U.S. Jewish groups welcomed the breakthrough in the case, which had raised concerns of rising anti-Semitism and drawn condemnation from President Trump. Jewish leaders met separately with Attorney General Jeff Sessions and FBI Director James Comey on Thursday to discuss a wave of threats that left communities unnerved. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
U.S. Jewish groups welcomed the breakthrough in the case, which had raised concerns of rising anti-Semitism and drawn condemnation from President Trump. Jewish leaders met separately with Attorney General Jeff Sessions and FBI Director James Comey on Thursday to discuss a wave of threats that left communities unnerved. (more...)
Enda Kenny condemns 'horrific' tackle on Séamus Coleman
- March 31, 2017
No-one ever wishes to see something like this happen to any player, much less one of our own. Coleman is now facing a lengthy period of rehabilitation and is unlikely to play for the rest of the year. Get well soon, Seamus. The Aston Villa defender lost nearly a season of his career after breaking an ankle in 2012 and Wales manager Chris Coleman painted a grim picture of Taylor's reaction in the dressing room afterwards. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
No-one ever wishes to see something like this happen to any player, much less one of our own. Coleman is now facing a lengthy period of rehabilitation and is unlikely to play for the rest of the year. Get well soon, Seamus. The Aston Villa defender lost nearly a season of his career after breaking an ankle in 2012 and Wales manager Chris Coleman painted a grim picture of Taylor's reaction in the dressing room afterwards. (more...)
Attacks on Africans in India appal AU
- March 31, 2017
African students in India have decried the "barbaric racism" against Nigerians in India and threatened to lodge a formal complaint with the African Union. A senior police officer, Sujata Singh who confirmed the arrest, said rumours were being spread that the Africans were behind the death of the youth because they deal in drugs and racist comments were made on social media, fuelling speculations that the attacks were racially motivated. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
African students in India have decried the "barbaric racism" against Nigerians in India and threatened to lodge a formal complaint with the African Union. A senior police officer, Sujata Singh who confirmed the arrest, said rumours were being spread that the Africans were behind the death of the youth because they deal in drugs and racist comments were made on social media, fuelling speculations that the attacks were racially motivated. (more...)
Schumer Vows Democrats Will Filibuster Gorsuch Nomination
- March 31, 2017
But the Senate requires confirmation of Supreme Court justices by the 60 votes needed to pass a procedural motion to block a "filibuster" effort to block a nomination. With 52 Republicans in the Senate Caucus, they'd have no problem reaching that simple majority. Hearings for a Supreme Court nominee usually dominate Congress, but that's not been the case over the four days of hearings. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
But the Senate requires confirmation of Supreme Court justices by the 60 votes needed to pass a procedural motion to block a "filibuster" effort to block a nomination. With 52 Republicans in the Senate Caucus, they'd have no problem reaching that simple majority. Hearings for a Supreme Court nominee usually dominate Congress, but that's not been the case over the four days of hearings. (more...)
Canada to tax ride-sharing providers like Uber
- March 31, 2017
Most private partners will want an eight- to nine-per-cent return on any investments, which will result in higher costs and tolls and user fees, opponents warn. Importantly, Canada already has in place numerous components necessary for global competitiveness and success in biotechnology. In addition, it was rumoured that Finance Minister Bill Morneau's budget would close numerous tax advantages available to small corporations, including taxing any cash not needed for immediate use at a much ... (more...)
- March 31, 2017
Most private partners will want an eight- to nine-per-cent return on any investments, which will result in higher costs and tolls and user fees, opponents warn. Importantly, Canada already has in place numerous components necessary for global competitiveness and success in biotechnology. In addition, it was rumoured that Finance Minister Bill Morneau's budget would close numerous tax advantages available to small corporations, including taxing any cash not needed for immediate use at a much ... (more...)
Missing judge, 91, found alive in wooded area
- March 31, 2017
A 91-year-old federal judge, made famous by the "kids for cash" case that sent two judges to jail, has gone missing from his northeastern Pennsylvania home , according to published reports. U.S. Marshal Martin Pane tells The Associated Press that Edwin Kosik was found Thursday night about 100 yards from his vehicle in a wooded area of Dunmore, outside Scranton. (more...)
- March 31, 2017
A 91-year-old federal judge, made famous by the "kids for cash" case that sent two judges to jail, has gone missing from his northeastern Pennsylvania home , according to published reports. U.S. Marshal Martin Pane tells The Associated Press that Edwin Kosik was found Thursday night about 100 yards from his vehicle in a wooded area of Dunmore, outside Scranton. (more...)
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