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Trump administration hosting first meeting of anti-ISIS coalition
- April 01, 2017
Asked about Mr Tillerson's remarks, coalition spokesman Colonel Joseph Scrocca said the U.S. military had not yet received direction to establish any kind of "zones". By accelerating the timeline for the Raqqa operation, and a concurrent campaign in Deir al-Zour, with the USA military's chosen local Syrian partners, the Trump administration could soon assume complete ownership over a large area of eastern Syria. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
Asked about Mr Tillerson's remarks, coalition spokesman Colonel Joseph Scrocca said the U.S. military had not yet received direction to establish any kind of "zones". By accelerating the timeline for the Raqqa operation, and a concurrent campaign in Deir al-Zour, with the USA military's chosen local Syrian partners, the Trump administration could soon assume complete ownership over a large area of eastern Syria. (more...)
Venezuela's top prosecutor rebukes Supreme Court power grab
- April 01, 2017
In a Wednesday ruling on an appeal filed by the Venezuelan Corporation of Petroleum to Article 33 of the Organic Law of Hydrocarbons, the court stated that the National Assembly had authority to approve such ventures. Maduro himself had also tried to usurp the Assembly's power by creating a "Communal Parliament", but this move was rapidly dismissed as unconstitutional and, by the lawmakers it attempted to silence, as "nonsense". (more...)
- April 01, 2017
In a Wednesday ruling on an appeal filed by the Venezuelan Corporation of Petroleum to Article 33 of the Organic Law of Hydrocarbons, the court stated that the National Assembly had authority to approve such ventures. Maduro himself had also tried to usurp the Assembly's power by creating a "Communal Parliament", but this move was rapidly dismissed as unconstitutional and, by the lawmakers it attempted to silence, as "nonsense". (more...)
Kremlin critic jailed and fined over protests
- April 01, 2017
The Kremlin dismissed the protests as an illegal provocation and rejected USA and European Union calls to free detainees like Navalny. Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets throughout Russian Federation on Sunday, many calling on Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev to resign. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
The Kremlin dismissed the protests as an illegal provocation and rejected USA and European Union calls to free detainees like Navalny. Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets throughout Russian Federation on Sunday, many calling on Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev to resign. (more...)
Flynn's offer of cooperation in exchange for immunity is rebuffed
- April 01, 2017
Since July, the FBI has been conducting an investigation into Russia's meddling in the 2016 presidential election and any ties between Trump associates. But lawmakers, both Republican and Democratic, said that any decisions on such a grant of protection from prosecution should proceed with caution, especially in light of the ongoing FBI investigation. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
Since July, the FBI has been conducting an investigation into Russia's meddling in the 2016 presidential election and any ties between Trump associates. But lawmakers, both Republican and Democratic, said that any decisions on such a grant of protection from prosecution should proceed with caution, especially in light of the ongoing FBI investigation. (more...)
Rebels, jihadists begin new offensive in central Syria
- April 01, 2017
Syria's air force responded with raids on opposition positions while rebels shelled the Abbasids and Tijara neighborhoods near Jobar, a few kilometers from the city center, said Abdel Rahman. But Assad loyalists drove them back by nightfall and unleashed fierce bombing, the Observatory said, before calm was restored on Monday afternoon. Clashes on Sunday and Monday killed at least 72 people, including 38 government soldiers and 34 rebels, according to the Observatory. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
Syria's air force responded with raids on opposition positions while rebels shelled the Abbasids and Tijara neighborhoods near Jobar, a few kilometers from the city center, said Abdel Rahman. But Assad loyalists drove them back by nightfall and unleashed fierce bombing, the Observatory said, before calm was restored on Monday afternoon. Clashes on Sunday and Monday killed at least 72 people, including 38 government soldiers and 34 rebels, according to the Observatory. (more...)
Suu Kyi acknowledges lack of progress after one year in office
- April 01, 2017
In the north of the country, a flare-up of hostilities between the military and ethnic armed groups that has displaced thousands has raise questions over the feasibility of Ms Suu Kyi's focus on national reconciliation during her first year in power. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
In the north of the country, a flare-up of hostilities between the military and ethnic armed groups that has displaced thousands has raise questions over the feasibility of Ms Suu Kyi's focus on national reconciliation during her first year in power. (more...)
Brexit comes with conditions but can be reversed - European Union parliament
- April 01, 2017
Shortly before a Cabinet meeting, Chancellor Philip Hammond said the letter sets the "right tone" and sends the "right signals" to European leaders about how the United Kingdom wants to conduct the negotiations that will decide the country's future. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
Shortly before a Cabinet meeting, Chancellor Philip Hammond said the letter sets the "right tone" and sends the "right signals" to European leaders about how the United Kingdom wants to conduct the negotiations that will decide the country's future. (more...)
Tillerson gives North Atlantic Treaty Organisation two-month deadline on defense spending
- April 01, 2017
His comments echoed similarly hawkish remarks made Friday by Mattis in London, where the defense secretary said that "Russia is choosing to be a strategic competitor, and we're finding that we can only have very modest expectations at this point of areas that we can cooperate with Russian Federation". (more...)
- April 01, 2017
His comments echoed similarly hawkish remarks made Friday by Mattis in London, where the defense secretary said that "Russia is choosing to be a strategic competitor, and we're finding that we can only have very modest expectations at this point of areas that we can cooperate with Russian Federation". (more...)
Hannity breaks with Trump on health care debacle
- April 01, 2017
The debate over the Republican Party's ObamaCare replacement highlighted the rift between President Trump and the House Freedom Caucus. He said he was "disappointed" in the House Freedom Caucus , but he called them "friends of mine". "It didn't take long for the swamp to drain Donald Trump ", he tweeted. But those inducements proved ineffective in winning over enough Freedom Caucus votes to pass the bill , leading Speaker of the House Paul Ryan to cancel the planned vote Friday ... (more...)
- April 01, 2017
The debate over the Republican Party's ObamaCare replacement highlighted the rift between President Trump and the House Freedom Caucus. He said he was "disappointed" in the House Freedom Caucus , but he called them "friends of mine". "It didn't take long for the swamp to drain Donald Trump ", he tweeted. But those inducements proved ineffective in winning over enough Freedom Caucus votes to pass the bill , leading Speaker of the House Paul Ryan to cancel the planned vote Friday ... (more...)
GOP senator criticizes Paul Ryan over health care comments
- April 01, 2017
Trump tweeted Thursday morning. It did not change hearts or minds. It would be because the House Freedom Caucus is successfully guilt-tripped and shamed into coming around. "So, we had a good meeting". If they're greeted as heroes for refusing to vote for "Ryancare", they won't budge, and there will be no health care bill. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
Trump tweeted Thursday morning. It did not change hearts or minds. It would be because the House Freedom Caucus is successfully guilt-tripped and shamed into coming around. "So, we had a good meeting". If they're greeted as heroes for refusing to vote for "Ryancare", they won't budge, and there will be no health care bill. (more...)
King Abdullah at Arab Summit: Two-State Solution Basis of Mideast Peace
- April 01, 2017
Salman and Sisi are among 15 leaders attending the Arab League summit in Sweimeh on the Dead Sea coast to discuss regional conflicts. Addressing the preparatory meeting of the Arab foreign ministers ahead of the summit, he said: "We should not forget the core Arab issue - the Palestinian cause". (more...)
- April 01, 2017
Salman and Sisi are among 15 leaders attending the Arab League summit in Sweimeh on the Dead Sea coast to discuss regional conflicts. Addressing the preparatory meeting of the Arab foreign ministers ahead of the summit, he said: "We should not forget the core Arab issue - the Palestinian cause". (more...)
Freedom Caucus leader says group holding strong against Trump
- April 01, 2017
That won over Mary Broecker, president of the Oldham County Republican Women's Club and a strong proponent of a full-blown repeal of the 2010 law. A year ago I was in an automobile accident. I don't think that's such a good idea. House Speaker Paul Ryan , while not naming any individual groups, said he understands the president's frustrations. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
That won over Mary Broecker, president of the Oldham County Republican Women's Club and a strong proponent of a full-blown repeal of the 2010 law. A year ago I was in an automobile accident. I don't think that's such a good idea. House Speaker Paul Ryan , while not naming any individual groups, said he understands the president's frustrations. (more...)
Trump talks up orders on trade, but neglects to sign them
- April 01, 2017
Extricating the United States from unfair trade deals, agreements and situations was one of Trump's chief election planks that also included pulling America out of the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership and renegotiating NAFTA, a three-country trade agreement with neighbours Canada and Mexico. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
Extricating the United States from unfair trade deals, agreements and situations was one of Trump's chief election planks that also included pulling America out of the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership and renegotiating NAFTA, a three-country trade agreement with neighbours Canada and Mexico. (more...)
Turkey trying to exclude airport, airline from laptop ban
- April 01, 2017
Efforts to reach the Turkish embassy late Thursday were unsuccessful. In an interview with broadcaster CNN Turk, Erdogan slammed that European countries violated the European values by banning Turkish officials from attending rallies. "The declaration of a state of emergency does not exempt Turkey from its global human rights obligations", the statement said, adding Burkhalter "stressed the importance of freedom of expression and the freedom to speak out for democracy". (more...)
- April 01, 2017
Efforts to reach the Turkish embassy late Thursday were unsuccessful. In an interview with broadcaster CNN Turk, Erdogan slammed that European countries violated the European values by banning Turkish officials from attending rallies. "The declaration of a state of emergency does not exempt Turkey from its global human rights obligations", the statement said, adding Burkhalter "stressed the importance of freedom of expression and the freedom to speak out for democracy". (more...)
Israel threatens to destroy Syria's air defences
- April 01, 2017
Israeli officials said no damage was done to any planes, and that they'd intercepted one of the anti-aircraft missiles with an Arrow anti-missile system. It would not say whether any other missiles struck Israeli-held territory, but said the safety of civilians and aircraft was "not compromised". The intercepted missile was taken down by Israel's Arrow system, and the remains of the projectile landed in a village on the outskirts of Irbid in northern Jordan. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
Israeli officials said no damage was done to any planes, and that they'd intercepted one of the anti-aircraft missiles with an Arrow anti-missile system. It would not say whether any other missiles struck Israeli-held territory, but said the safety of civilians and aircraft was "not compromised". The intercepted missile was taken down by Israel's Arrow system, and the remains of the projectile landed in a village on the outskirts of Irbid in northern Jordan. (more...)
China urges Trump to ease high-tech export controls
- April 01, 2017
The Mar-a-Lago is a private luxury estate owned by President Trump and has been the subject to scrutiny due to the frequent visits, which include golf games, he has made there in his short time as president. He also called on Washington to help alleviate bilateral trade imbalances by easing restrictions on technology exports to civilian users in China, and improving the investment climate for Chinese businesses in the U.S. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
The Mar-a-Lago is a private luxury estate owned by President Trump and has been the subject to scrutiny due to the frequent visits, which include golf games, he has made there in his short time as president. He also called on Washington to help alleviate bilateral trade imbalances by easing restrictions on technology exports to civilian users in China, and improving the investment climate for Chinese businesses in the U.S. (more...)
Two men still remain in police custody over the Westminster terror attack
- April 01, 2017
The attack left four people dead, as well as the attacker, Khalid Masood, who died after being shot by police during the incident. "Our investigation continues at pace", said Basu. "Our investigation focuses on understand his motivation, his operation and his associates", Rowley said. A neighbour at his most recent address in Winson Green, Birmingham, said Masood was a keen gardener who left three months ago. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
The attack left four people dead, as well as the attacker, Khalid Masood, who died after being shot by police during the incident. "Our investigation continues at pace", said Basu. "Our investigation focuses on understand his motivation, his operation and his associates", Rowley said. A neighbour at his most recent address in Winson Green, Birmingham, said Masood was a keen gardener who left three months ago. (more...)
Spicer On Trump Surveillance Claim: Farkas' Admissions Alone Are "Devastating"
- April 01, 2017
And then, "I had talked to some of my former colleagues and I knew they were trying to get that information to the Hill". "Our entire intelligence community, with high confidence saying that Vladimir Putin in 2016 directed an information operation against the USA elections in order to reduce Americans' confidence in their democracy and in elections", she said. (more...)
- April 01, 2017
And then, "I had talked to some of my former colleagues and I knew they were trying to get that information to the Hill". "Our entire intelligence community, with high confidence saying that Vladimir Putin in 2016 directed an information operation against the USA elections in order to reduce Americans' confidence in their democracy and in elections", she said. (more...)
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...)
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