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Virginia Tech vs. West Virginia to Kickoff in Primetime on Sunday
- April 01, 2017
Tickets are already on sale for students at Virginia Tech, and tickets go on sale to Hokie Club members and Virginia Tech football season ticket holders on Tuesday. Tech finished 10-4 last season, winning the Atlantic Coast Conference Coastal Division crown and capping Fuente's first season coaching the program by reeling off 35 unanswered points to defeat Arkansas 35-24 in the Belk Bowl. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
Tickets are already on sale for students at Virginia Tech, and tickets go on sale to Hokie Club members and Virginia Tech football season ticket holders on Tuesday. Tech finished 10-4 last season, winning the Atlantic Coast Conference Coastal Division crown and capping Fuente's first season coaching the program by reeling off 35 unanswered points to defeat Arkansas 35-24 in the Belk Bowl. (more...)
House Republicans Renew Plans to Repeal Obamacare After Failed First Attempt
- April 01, 2017
It was a mistake for Trump to get behind it but he is right that a better bill is going to come out of this. Brat said that could be done "in short order". And he suggested in a tweet that Democrats would want to work with him if the law implodes. The way you deal with a setback like this is to regroup, start over, pull the relevant parties together and figure out how to approach it differently so you can actually get it done this time. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
It was a mistake for Trump to get behind it but he is right that a better bill is going to come out of this. Brat said that could be done "in short order". And he suggested in a tweet that Democrats would want to work with him if the law implodes. The way you deal with a setback like this is to regroup, start over, pull the relevant parties together and figure out how to approach it differently so you can actually get it done this time. (more...)
Putin slams US election meddling claims as 'lies'
- April 01, 2017
Russia will not prevent non-Arctic countries from helping it to develop the Arctic, but it is interested in using their resources, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at The Arctic: Territory of Dialogue forum. Mark Warner said Putin "ordered a deliberate campaign carefully constructed to undermine our election". "People who behave themselves so recklessly, what are they leading us to? Of course they hold meetings", Putin said . (more...)
- April 01, 2017
Russia will not prevent non-Arctic countries from helping it to develop the Arctic, but it is interested in using their resources, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at The Arctic: Territory of Dialogue forum. Mark Warner said Putin "ordered a deliberate campaign carefully constructed to undermine our election". "People who behave themselves so recklessly, what are they leading us to? Of course they hold meetings", Putin said . (more...)
European Parliament says Brexit is reversible
- April 01, 2017
In her letter triggering the UK's formal exit from the EU, British Prime Minister Theresa May had asked for a parallel approach from the start . The first phase, covering Britain's withdrawal, will focus on four issues, Tusk said: protecting the rights of European Union citizens in the United Kingdom and British citizens on the continent; preventing a "legal vacuum" for businesses operating in the United Kingdom; settling the size of any "exit bill" Britain must pay to cover the ... (more...)
- April 01, 2017
In her letter triggering the UK's formal exit from the EU, British Prime Minister Theresa May had asked for a parallel approach from the start . The first phase, covering Britain's withdrawal, will focus on four issues, Tusk said: protecting the rights of European Union citizens in the United Kingdom and British citizens on the continent; preventing a "legal vacuum" for businesses operating in the United Kingdom; settling the size of any "exit bill" Britain must pay to cover the ... (more...)
UK police, Muslim youths link hands to mark London attack
- April 01, 2017
Masood killed three people when he drove his hire auto into pedestrians on Westminster Bridge. "The man then left the auto armed with two large knives and ran into the vehicle entrance gateway known as Carriage Gates, at the north perimeter fence of the Palace of Westminster". (more...)
- April 01, 2017
Masood killed three people when he drove his hire auto into pedestrians on Westminster Bridge. "The man then left the auto armed with two large knives and ran into the vehicle entrance gateway known as Carriage Gates, at the north perimeter fence of the Palace of Westminster". (more...)
Police make new arrest after Westminster terror attack
- April 01, 2017
A total of 11 people have been arrested as part of this investigation. "They left a year ago, to go to London - before the holidays". Eleven arrests have been made in the fast-moving investigation since Wednesday's attack. He added that police "have seized 2,700 items from our searches including massive of amounts of computer data". Born as Adrian Russell Ajao in Dartford before converting to Islam, Masood was known to United Kingdom police and intelligences services. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
A total of 11 people have been arrested as part of this investigation. "They left a year ago, to go to London - before the holidays". Eleven arrests have been made in the fast-moving investigation since Wednesday's attack. He added that police "have seized 2,700 items from our searches including massive of amounts of computer data". Born as Adrian Russell Ajao in Dartford before converting to Islam, Masood was known to United Kingdom police and intelligences services. (more...)
South Korea's Park apologises, promises cooperation in graft probe
- April 01, 2017
Park - the 65-year-old daughter of the late former strongman Park Chung-Hee - has been named as Choi's accomplice who helped her extract money from the firms. The attorney declined to be identified due to the sensitivity of the subject. A Hankyoreh inquiry with the Blue House Presidential Security Service on March 16 found that some of the two adult and seven juvenile dogs had been given to various pedigree preservation groups, while discussions were under way on the adoption of the others. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
Park - the 65-year-old daughter of the late former strongman Park Chung-Hee - has been named as Choi's accomplice who helped her extract money from the firms. The attorney declined to be identified due to the sensitivity of the subject. A Hankyoreh inquiry with the Blue House Presidential Security Service on March 16 found that some of the two adult and seven juvenile dogs had been given to various pedigree preservation groups, while discussions were under way on the adoption of the others. (more...)
Trump Order Effectively Guts Obama-Era LGBT Protections
- April 01, 2017
Executive Order 13673 , the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces order, was signed by President Obama in 2014. However, by overturning the "Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces" order , the administration in effect has made it harder for the government to monitor these violations and therefore any human rights violations need not be disclosed. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
Executive Order 13673 , the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces order, was signed by President Obama in 2014. However, by overturning the "Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces" order , the administration in effect has made it harder for the government to monitor these violations and therefore any human rights violations need not be disclosed. (more...)
Special Weather Statement Calling for Mix of Snow and Freezing Rain
- April 01, 2017
Rain will spread across southwestern Ontario during Thursday morning, with rumbles of thunder possible. Freezing rain is possible northwest of Toronto on Thursday night. Those in the Greater Toronto Area in closer proximity to Lake Ontario, as well as most of Southwestern Ontario, should receive mostly rain. Heaviest snowfall totals are expected from Haliburton to Lanark County where totals will reach 15-25 cm. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
Rain will spread across southwestern Ontario during Thursday morning, with rumbles of thunder possible. Freezing rain is possible northwest of Toronto on Thursday night. Those in the Greater Toronto Area in closer proximity to Lake Ontario, as well as most of Southwestern Ontario, should receive mostly rain. Heaviest snowfall totals are expected from Haliburton to Lanark County where totals will reach 15-25 cm. (more...)
Malaysia, North Korea reach agreement in Kim's killing row
- April 01, 2017
Malaysian prosecutors have charged two women - an Indonesian and a Vietnamese - with killing him, but South Korean and US officials had regarded them as pawns in an operation carried out by North Korean agents. Since 2008, photographer Eric Lafforgue ventured to North Korea six times. "From the time negotiations began with North Korea, I made it very clear to our negotiators on two issues - that our nine hostages must come back safely, and that the sovereignty of Malaysia can not be ... (more...)
- April 01, 2017
Malaysian prosecutors have charged two women - an Indonesian and a Vietnamese - with killing him, but South Korean and US officials had regarded them as pawns in an operation carried out by North Korean agents. Since 2008, photographer Eric Lafforgue ventured to North Korea six times. "From the time negotiations began with North Korea, I made it very clear to our negotiators on two issues - that our nine hostages must come back safely, and that the sovereignty of Malaysia can not be ... (more...)
NCAA to review bathroom bill repeal before deciding on NC return
- April 01, 2017
The reaction from the LGBTQ group is fierce, they believe the new bill which eliminates rules about who can use which restroom but retains other features still allows for discrimination against transgender people. House Speaker Tim Moore said the new state law protected bathroom safety, but some social conservatives were unsatisfied. The NCAA has said it affirms the rights of LGBT people and wants to assure inclusivity. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
The reaction from the LGBTQ group is fierce, they believe the new bill which eliminates rules about who can use which restroom but retains other features still allows for discrimination against transgender people. House Speaker Tim Moore said the new state law protected bathroom safety, but some social conservatives were unsatisfied. The NCAA has said it affirms the rights of LGBT people and wants to assure inclusivity. (more...)
Israeli Teen Arrested for False Bomb Threats Around the World
- April 01, 2017
After an intensive investigation in co-operation with FBI representatives who arrived in Israel, as well as other police organisations from various countries, technology was used to track down the suspect who had made the threats around the world, Mr Rosenfeld said . (more...)
- April 01, 2017
After an intensive investigation in co-operation with FBI representatives who arrived in Israel, as well as other police organisations from various countries, technology was used to track down the suspect who had made the threats around the world, Mr Rosenfeld said . (more...)
Venezuela opposition allege coup as supreme court seizes power
- April 01, 2017
Throughout 2016, the Supreme Court unilaterally ruled that the assembly was out of order, labeling its decisions as unconstitutional, which is against the constitutional separation of powers, seeing that the National Assembly is a direct representation of the people, and the Supreme Court's justices were not chosen by voters, but rather by the government itself to use the court as a lawmaking firm to attack the legislative wing. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
Throughout 2016, the Supreme Court unilaterally ruled that the assembly was out of order, labeling its decisions as unconstitutional, which is against the constitutional separation of powers, seeing that the National Assembly is a direct representation of the people, and the Supreme Court's justices were not chosen by voters, but rather by the government itself to use the court as a lawmaking firm to attack the legislative wing. (more...)
Netanyahu welcomes new United States ambassador 'to Jerusalem'
- April 01, 2017
He also said the president is seriously considering moving the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. However, Pence reassured attendees that the administration is invested in finding an "equitable and just solution" to the conflict. "And let me be clear". Netanyahu said Israel is committed to working with US President Donald Trump to advance peace with the Palestinians and with all its neighbors. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
He also said the president is seriously considering moving the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. However, Pence reassured attendees that the administration is invested in finding an "equitable and just solution" to the conflict. "And let me be clear". Netanyahu said Israel is committed to working with US President Donald Trump to advance peace with the Palestinians and with all its neighbors. (more...)
Wozniacki reaches her 1st Miami Open final, tops Pliskova
- April 01, 2017
Wozniacki's game is built on consistency. She has a talent for retrieving and always getting an extra ball back. The American took advantage of some nervy play from the 10th-seed to break back, but Williams was unable to hold serve and that gave Konta a second chance to wrap up the contest, which she did after more than two hours. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
Wozniacki's game is built on consistency. She has a talent for retrieving and always getting an extra ball back. The American took advantage of some nervy play from the 10th-seed to break back, but Williams was unable to hold serve and that gave Konta a second chance to wrap up the contest, which she did after more than two hours. (more...)
French candidate Fillon vows to fight Islamic extremism
- April 01, 2017
Senate Intelligence Committee, which is investigating the Russian hacking of the 2016 U.S. presidential campaign, said on Wednesday that the Kremlin was trying to interfere in the French vote. She has told police she never stepped foot in the offices of the Revue des Deux Mondes, according to a report in the Journal du Dimanche weekly. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
Senate Intelligence Committee, which is investigating the Russian hacking of the 2016 U.S. presidential campaign, said on Wednesday that the Kremlin was trying to interfere in the French vote. She has told police she never stepped foot in the offices of the Revue des Deux Mondes, according to a report in the Journal du Dimanche weekly. (more...)
Ousted South Korean leader behind bars after arrest on bribery charges
- April 01, 2017
After each meal, mostly comprising of rice and three side dishes within the budget of 1,414 won ($1.26), Park will have to wash her food tray and return it, just like every other prisoner. While in office, Park Geun-hye had refused to meet with prosecutors, citing a law that gives a leader immunity from prosecution except for grave crimes such as treason. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
After each meal, mostly comprising of rice and three side dishes within the budget of 1,414 won ($1.26), Park will have to wash her food tray and return it, just like every other prisoner. While in office, Park Geun-hye had refused to meet with prosecutors, citing a law that gives a leader immunity from prosecution except for grave crimes such as treason. (more...)
Turkey ends Operation Euphrates Shield in Northern Syria
- April 01, 2017
Brunson is accused of links to the movement led by US-based Islamic preacher Fethullah Gulen , who Ankara suspects of launching last year's failed coup, Hurriyet daily reported previously. "As the U.S. is waiting on the April 16 referendum in Turkey, it is inclined not to make any direct statements on the issues at hand in Syria", Gisclon told Arab News. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
Brunson is accused of links to the movement led by US-based Islamic preacher Fethullah Gulen , who Ankara suspects of launching last year's failed coup, Hurriyet daily reported previously. "As the U.S. is waiting on the April 16 referendum in Turkey, it is inclined not to make any direct statements on the issues at hand in Syria", Gisclon told Arab News. (more...)
Judge Approves Settlement Over Trump University
- April 01, 2017
The November settlement brought together former Trump University students from three lawsuits: two federal class-action suits in San Diego, and a separate one brought by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. The real estate attorney tried to opt of the class action at the last minute and says she wants an apology from Trump. "We believe we could do a lot better in trial", Simpson's attorney Gary Friedman said Thursday while the judge was still considering her objection. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
The November settlement brought together former Trump University students from three lawsuits: two federal class-action suits in San Diego, and a separate one brought by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. The real estate attorney tried to opt of the class action at the last minute and says she wants an apology from Trump. "We believe we could do a lot better in trial", Simpson's attorney Gary Friedman said Thursday while the judge was still considering her objection. (more...)
Govt to make decision soon on Jong-nam case - Dr Subramaniam
- April 01, 2017
The U.N. office in Seoul now employs six people to interview defectors about human rights abuses, as some 1,400 North Korean defectors arrive each year into South Korea, mainly via China, Reuters reported . Authorities also say they are looking for seven North Koreans. Two days later, Pyongyang imposed an exit ban on the nine Malaysian citizens living there who are mostly embassy staff and their families. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
The U.N. office in Seoul now employs six people to interview defectors about human rights abuses, as some 1,400 North Korean defectors arrive each year into South Korea, mainly via China, Reuters reported . Authorities also say they are looking for seven North Koreans. Two days later, Pyongyang imposed an exit ban on the nine Malaysian citizens living there who are mostly embassy staff and their families. (more...)
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