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South Korea: Sewol ferry emerges from the water 3 years after sinking
- April 01, 2017
There was soul searching about long-ignored public safety and regulatory failures, and the public outrage over what was seen as a botched rescue job by the government contributed to the recent ousting of Park Geun-hye as president. Workers planned to complete loading the ferry onto a semi-submersible transport vessel by midnight Friday. Park denied accusations that she failed to act decisively but for many South Koreans, she has never fully explained what she was doing during the seven hours ... (more...)
- April 01, 2017
There was soul searching about long-ignored public safety and regulatory failures, and the public outrage over what was seen as a botched rescue job by the government contributed to the recent ousting of Park Geun-hye as president. Workers planned to complete loading the ferry onto a semi-submersible transport vessel by midnight Friday. Park denied accusations that she failed to act decisively but for many South Koreans, she has never fully explained what she was doing during the seven hours ... (more...)
Venezuela leader backs Supreme Court gutting congress powers
- April 01, 2017
Protesters also blocked streets in the working-class Petare neighborhood, and opposition lawmakers clashed with Maduro supporters downtown. Police moved them on. Ortega also called on the country to seek ways to ensure peace to overcome obstacles that affect the quality of life of Venezuelans and that the population demands. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
Protesters also blocked streets in the working-class Petare neighborhood, and opposition lawmakers clashed with Maduro supporters downtown. Police moved them on. Ortega also called on the country to seek ways to ensure peace to overcome obstacles that affect the quality of life of Venezuelans and that the population demands. (more...)
The man from Mar-a-Lago says yes to Xi Jinping
- April 01, 2017
U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping for the first time on April 6-7 at Trump's Florida resort, China's Foreign Ministry announced Thursday, amid a range of pressing issues including trade, North Korea and territorial disputes in the South China Sea. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping for the first time on April 6-7 at Trump's Florida resort, China's Foreign Ministry announced Thursday, amid a range of pressing issues including trade, North Korea and territorial disputes in the South China Sea. (more...)
UN chief in Iraq backs fight against Islamic State group
- April 01, 2017
Gen. Stephen Townsend said a recent spate of civilian casualties in Mosul was "fairly predictable" given the densely populated urban neighborhoods that the IS fighters are defending against Iraqi government troops. Addressing a media briefing at the Pentagon via satellite link from Baghdad on Tuesday, Lt Gen Stephen Townsend said of an investigation by U.S. technical experts on the ground: "My initial assessment is that we probably had a role in these casualties ". (more...)
- April 01, 2017
Gen. Stephen Townsend said a recent spate of civilian casualties in Mosul was "fairly predictable" given the densely populated urban neighborhoods that the IS fighters are defending against Iraqi government troops. Addressing a media briefing at the Pentagon via satellite link from Baghdad on Tuesday, Lt Gen Stephen Townsend said of an investigation by U.S. technical experts on the ground: "My initial assessment is that we probably had a role in these casualties ". (more...)
New York's 'Fearless Girl' statue to stay for another year
- April 01, 2017
The 4-foot-tall, pony-tailed statue of a girl with arms akimbo was supposed to be removed on April 2, but NY city officials announced on Sunday that it was extending its stay through February of next year. You know what that means, Wall Street Bull. Sculptor Kristen Visbal said she was awesome by the positive response. Holli Sargeant, 20, a visitor from Queensland, Australia, says the 4-foot-tall, 250-pound bronze girl "is standing up against something and we see her as powerful ... (more...)
- April 01, 2017
The 4-foot-tall, pony-tailed statue of a girl with arms akimbo was supposed to be removed on April 2, but NY city officials announced on Sunday that it was extending its stay through February of next year. You know what that means, Wall Street Bull. Sculptor Kristen Visbal said she was awesome by the positive response. Holli Sargeant, 20, a visitor from Queensland, Australia, says the 4-foot-tall, 250-pound bronze girl "is standing up against something and we see her as powerful ... (more...)
Greed and genius -- not Obama plan -- led to coal's decline
- April 01, 2017
Consumers prefer cleaner energy that pollutes less, he argued. Two years ago, OH launched an experiment on energy policy, becoming the first state to freeze its energy efficiency and renewable energy standards. China on Wednesday urged United States President Donald Trump to honour the Paris Agreement on climate change ratified by his predecessor, Efe reported. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
Consumers prefer cleaner energy that pollutes less, he argued. Two years ago, OH launched an experiment on energy policy, becoming the first state to freeze its energy efficiency and renewable energy standards. China on Wednesday urged United States President Donald Trump to honour the Paris Agreement on climate change ratified by his predecessor, Efe reported. (more...)
European Union to hold special Brexit summit on April 29
- April 01, 2017
Theresa May will trigger European Union withdrawal talks under Article 50 on Wednesday March 29, Downing Street has announced . Barnier has said a draft deal must be on the table by October 2018 if there is to be time to get it ratified by national assemblies and the European Parliament. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
Theresa May will trigger European Union withdrawal talks under Article 50 on Wednesday March 29, Downing Street has announced . Barnier has said a draft deal must be on the table by October 2018 if there is to be time to get it ratified by national assemblies and the European Parliament. (more...)
Merkel's party had strong showing in regional vote
- April 01, 2017
The president's tweets prompted several experts, including the former USA ambassador to North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, to question whether the president fully understood how North Atlantic Treaty Organisation actually works. Underlining Germany's economic strength, a survey released on Monday showed German business morale touched its highest level in almost six years in March. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
The president's tweets prompted several experts, including the former USA ambassador to North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, to question whether the president fully understood how North Atlantic Treaty Organisation actually works. Underlining Germany's economic strength, a survey released on Monday showed German business morale touched its highest level in almost six years in March. (more...)
Five family members killed in Snowdonia helicopter crash named by police
- April 01, 2017
A relative told this newspaper: "We were all a very close family". "We were all a very close family". Kevin was generous and loving. Model Danielle Lloyd paid tribute to the couple, saying they were "two of the nicest people I've ever had the privilege to meet". (more...)
- April 01, 2017
A relative told this newspaper: "We were all a very close family". "We were all a very close family". Kevin was generous and loving. Model Danielle Lloyd paid tribute to the couple, saying they were "two of the nicest people I've ever had the privilege to meet". (more...)
Mayors on wheels deliver meals across six counties
- April 01, 2017
But she said any budget cuts would have a minimal impact locally. Deputy Supervisor Tim Meyers, Director of Senior Services Kerry Peek and Cheektowaga Senior Center manager Ruth Diebold joined more than a dozen volunteers recently to deliver meals during Meals on Wheels week-long event "Champion for Meals". (more...)
- April 01, 2017
But she said any budget cuts would have a minimal impact locally. Deputy Supervisor Tim Meyers, Director of Senior Services Kerry Peek and Cheektowaga Senior Center manager Ruth Diebold joined more than a dozen volunteers recently to deliver meals during Meals on Wheels week-long event "Champion for Meals". (more...)
Coastal Carolina University cheerleading team suspended indefinitely, responds with statement
- April 01, 2017
Since the investigation started, the cheerleading section of the CCU Athletics site has since been removed. An anonymous cheerleader, who spoke to WMBF , that an investigator with the CCU Department of Public Safety came to their practice Wednesday night. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
Since the investigation started, the cheerleading section of the CCU Athletics site has since been removed. An anonymous cheerleader, who spoke to WMBF , that an investigator with the CCU Department of Public Safety came to their practice Wednesday night. (more...)
Gamecocks guard Sindarius Thornwell misses practice with illness
- April 01, 2017
This is an old school, throwback kind of Final Four . However, this year, the penultimate round is laden with teams who aren't exactly household names. It's been a long, winding road for the Bulldogs since establishing themselves in the late '90s. On their way to the Final Four , the Ducks knocked off 2015 Maui Jim Maui Invitational champion Kansas in the Elite Eight and 2017 participant MI in the Sweet 16. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
This is an old school, throwback kind of Final Four . However, this year, the penultimate round is laden with teams who aren't exactly household names. It's been a long, winding road for the Bulldogs since establishing themselves in the late '90s. On their way to the Final Four , the Ducks knocked off 2015 Maui Jim Maui Invitational champion Kansas in the Elite Eight and 2017 participant MI in the Sweet 16. (more...)
Japan ruling party urges strike ability amid N. Korea threat
- April 01, 2017
Japan must gain the military capability to strike enemy bases in light of North Korea's continued nuclear and missile development, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's security research commission told Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
Japan must gain the military capability to strike enemy bases in light of North Korea's continued nuclear and missile development, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's security research commission told Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday. (more...)
Erdogan urged use of 'legitimate' actors in Syria in talks with Tillerson
- April 01, 2017
President Donald Trump on Syria and it is vital to give fresh impetus to U.S. Erdogan has accused USA -based preacher Fethullah Gulen of organizing the coup and has become increasingly impatient with the us for not turning him over. Brunson regarding the case moving forward", the official said. Turkey has accused Gulen of spearheading a failed coup against Erdogan's government last summer. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
President Donald Trump on Syria and it is vital to give fresh impetus to U.S. Erdogan has accused USA -based preacher Fethullah Gulen of organizing the coup and has become increasingly impatient with the us for not turning him over. Brunson regarding the case moving forward", the official said. Turkey has accused Gulen of spearheading a failed coup against Erdogan's government last summer. (more...)
Sena MP to meet Speaker on flying ban
- April 01, 2017
The Sena also redoubled its efforts to get the travel ban on Gaikwad lifted by writing fresh letters to Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan and Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapati Raju, explaining his version of the incident at the Delhi airport. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
The Sena also redoubled its efforts to get the travel ban on Gaikwad lifted by writing fresh letters to Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan and Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapati Raju, explaining his version of the incident at the Delhi airport. (more...)
Trump signs order to end Obama-era environmental regulations
- April 01, 2017
He said that "erasing climate change may take place in Donald Trump's mind, but nowhere else". "This is not a situation where they can just junk the regulations". In total, the USA has 1.3 million solar installations that power over 6.5 million American homes. And these policies remain intact, at least for now. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
He said that "erasing climate change may take place in Donald Trump's mind, but nowhere else". "This is not a situation where they can just junk the regulations". In total, the USA has 1.3 million solar installations that power over 6.5 million American homes. And these policies remain intact, at least for now. (more...)
China bans Uighur Muslims from sporting 'abnormal' beards or wearing veils
- April 01, 2017
Applying the concept of Halal in non-food-related areas or using it to intervene in other people's secular lives is also considered an extremist act, according to the regulation. Xinjiang has a population of eight million Uighurs , a group known to practice a moderate form of Islam. Rights groups claim the conflicts were caused by the government's repression of religious freedom and unfair ethnic policies. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
Applying the concept of Halal in non-food-related areas or using it to intervene in other people's secular lives is also considered an extremist act, according to the regulation. Xinjiang has a population of eight million Uighurs , a group known to practice a moderate form of Islam. Rights groups claim the conflicts were caused by the government's repression of religious freedom and unfair ethnic policies. (more...)
Tusk and Muscat lay out draft guidelines for Brexit talks
- April 01, 2017
British foreign secretary Boris Johnson, in Brussels as North Atlantic Treaty Organisation ministers met U.S. secretary of state Rex Tillerson, said London was committed to European security and that it was "not some bargaining chip" in the Brexit talks. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
British foreign secretary Boris Johnson, in Brussels as North Atlantic Treaty Organisation ministers met U.S. secretary of state Rex Tillerson, said London was committed to European security and that it was "not some bargaining chip" in the Brexit talks. (more...)
London terror attack victims have family in IF
- April 01, 2017
Speaking at a press conference, family members said Mr Cochran and his wife Melissa had "fallen in love" with London during their first trip outside of the U.S. She is so grateful and overwhelmed with you generosity and out pouring of love. Sitting with 12 members of the couple's family, Payne thanked the paramedics, medical personnel and those who had helped them since the attack. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
Speaking at a press conference, family members said Mr Cochran and his wife Melissa had "fallen in love" with London during their first trip outside of the U.S. She is so grateful and overwhelmed with you generosity and out pouring of love. Sitting with 12 members of the couple's family, Payne thanked the paramedics, medical personnel and those who had helped them since the attack. (more...)
Sessions: Ferguson emblem of tense relationship with police
- April 01, 2017
The Secretary of Justice announced the expansion and modernization of the Department's Institutional Hearings Program, which holds deportation for foreigners while they are still in a U.S. "This expansion and modernization of the Institutional Hearing Program gives us the tools to continue making Americans safe again in their communities", he continued. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
The Secretary of Justice announced the expansion and modernization of the Department's Institutional Hearings Program, which holds deportation for foreigners while they are still in a U.S. "This expansion and modernization of the Institutional Hearing Program gives us the tools to continue making Americans safe again in their communities", he continued. (more...)
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