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Arrest of Park clefts South Korea's presidential field
- April 02, 2017
Park faces 13 charges, "including bribery, abuse of power, coercion and leaking government secrets". Park and her lawyers had argued that she should not be arrested because she did not pose a flight risk and would not try to tamper with evidence. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
Park faces 13 charges, "including bribery, abuse of power, coercion and leaking government secrets". Park and her lawyers had argued that she should not be arrested because she did not pose a flight risk and would not try to tamper with evidence. (more...)
3 arrested in Atlanta fire and overpass collapse
- April 02, 2017
There were no deaths or injuries in the explosion and fire, but the bridge collapse Thursday severed the vital roadway that runs north-south through downtown Atlanta . "That is no small feat, but we're up to the challenge", McMurry told reporters Thursday. Atlanta arson investigators think the fire was a malicious act, he said, though he said he isn't aware of a possible motive and doesn't know how the fire started. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
There were no deaths or injuries in the explosion and fire, but the bridge collapse Thursday severed the vital roadway that runs north-south through downtown Atlanta . "That is no small feat, but we're up to the challenge", McMurry told reporters Thursday. Atlanta arson investigators think the fire was a malicious act, he said, though he said he isn't aware of a possible motive and doesn't know how the fire started. (more...)
Oil retreats, set to become worst-performing asset in first quarter
- April 02, 2017
Brent for May settlement, which expires Friday, was 4 cents higher at $52.46 a barrel on the London-based ICE Futures Europe exchange. Brent crude oil settled up 54 cents, or about one per cent, to US$52.96 a barrel after hitting US$53.10. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
Brent for May settlement, which expires Friday, was 4 cents higher at $52.46 a barrel on the London-based ICE Futures Europe exchange. Brent crude oil settled up 54 cents, or about one per cent, to US$52.96 a barrel after hitting US$53.10. (more...)
Le Pen says France's National Front receives no funding from Russian Federation
- April 02, 2017
The Putin government has been accused of interfering in the United States presidential elections a year ago and influencing Donald Trump's win. Polls suggest Le Pen is running neck-and-neck with independent centrist Emmanuel Macron at about 25 percent. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
The Putin government has been accused of interfering in the United States presidential elections a year ago and influencing Donald Trump's win. Polls suggest Le Pen is running neck-and-neck with independent centrist Emmanuel Macron at about 25 percent. (more...)
Twist in EPL title race as Chelsea loses at home
- April 02, 2017
The Blues saw their seemingly serene progress to the Premier League title given a huge jolt by Crystal Palace on Saturday. Sadio Mane, Philippe Coutinho and Divock Origi scored as the Reds made it 13 straight league games unbeaten against their neighbours and strengthened their chances of a top-four finish. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
The Blues saw their seemingly serene progress to the Premier League title given a huge jolt by Crystal Palace on Saturday. Sadio Mane, Philippe Coutinho and Divock Origi scored as the Reds made it 13 straight league games unbeaten against their neighbours and strengthened their chances of a top-four finish. (more...)
If the White House spied on the Federal Bureau of Investigation, there's a problem
- April 02, 2017
Ezra Cohen-Watnick and Michael Ellis, two National Security Council officials in the Trump White House, are believed to be two of the individuals involved in assisting Nunes last week in gathering intelligence materials, a USA official confirmed to CNN Friday. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
Ezra Cohen-Watnick and Michael Ellis, two National Security Council officials in the Trump White House, are believed to be two of the individuals involved in assisting Nunes last week in gathering intelligence materials, a USA official confirmed to CNN Friday. (more...)
Nunes Claims Democrats Are Not Serious About Russia Investigation
- April 02, 2017
We could have heard from Comey and Rogers in a closed setting, and then held the regular open hearing afterward. But two days later he said he was not sure whether Trump and his aides were monitored and a spokesman said he needed to review more information. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
We could have heard from Comey and Rogers in a closed setting, and then held the regular open hearing afterward. But two days later he said he was not sure whether Trump and his aides were monitored and a spokesman said he needed to review more information. (more...)
Netanyahu: Israel committed to working with Trump for peace
- April 02, 2017
However, he said, Trump will "never compromise the safety and security of the Jewish State of Israel". He then congratulated the new Israeli ambassador to Israel, David Friedman, whose appointment had been approved by the Senate following a narrow vote last Thursday. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
However, he said, Trump will "never compromise the safety and security of the Jewish State of Israel". He then congratulated the new Israeli ambassador to Israel, David Friedman, whose appointment had been approved by the Senate following a narrow vote last Thursday. (more...)
NATO Must Lay Out Plan to Boost Spending by May Summit: Tillerson
- April 02, 2017
Only four European NATO members - Estonia, Greece, Poland and Britain - meet the two-percent target. The militants have taken responsibility for a number of terrorist acts in Europe, but until Trump assumed office there was little pressure on North Atlantic Treaty Organisation to be more active in countering them. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
Only four European NATO members - Estonia, Greece, Poland and Britain - meet the two-percent target. The militants have taken responsibility for a number of terrorist acts in Europe, but until Trump assumed office there was little pressure on North Atlantic Treaty Organisation to be more active in countering them. (more...)
Trump Administration: President Accepts New Israeli Town for Amona
- April 02, 2017
The new settlement , which will be constructed north of the Palestinian city of Ramallah, is intended for Israeli settlers evacuated from Amona , an outpost destroyed by Israeli authorities in February because it was not sanctioned. This is the first time in 20 years that Israel has chose to establish a new settlement, according to Haaretz . Israel's decision did not appear to be co-ordinated with Washington. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
The new settlement , which will be constructed north of the Palestinian city of Ramallah, is intended for Israeli settlers evacuated from Amona , an outpost destroyed by Israeli authorities in February because it was not sanctioned. This is the first time in 20 years that Israel has chose to establish a new settlement, according to Haaretz . Israel's decision did not appear to be co-ordinated with Washington. (more...)
Xi Jinping to visit Finland, meet Trump in US
- April 02, 2017
China has large share in the bilateral trade with its exports to the U.S. amounting to over $400 billion. In a tweet, Trump said the highly anticipated meeting between the leaders of the world's two largest economies, which is also expected to cover differences over North Korea and China's strategic ambitions in the South China Sea, "will be a very hard one". (more...)
- April 02, 2017
China has large share in the bilateral trade with its exports to the U.S. amounting to over $400 billion. In a tweet, Trump said the highly anticipated meeting between the leaders of the world's two largest economies, which is also expected to cover differences over North Korea and China's strategic ambitions in the South China Sea, "will be a very hard one". (more...)
Brazil close in on World Cup berth post Paraguay drubbing
- April 02, 2017
The Brazilian national team for today has excellent performers. Phillippe Coutinho spoke about Neymar and the attributes he brings to the Brazil squad. Neymar will wear the armband for the fixture and head coach Tite heaped praise on the Brazilian star, who stepped down as skipper after leading the country to a gold medal at the Rio Olympics a year ago. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
The Brazilian national team for today has excellent performers. Phillippe Coutinho spoke about Neymar and the attributes he brings to the Brazil squad. Neymar will wear the armband for the fixture and head coach Tite heaped praise on the Brazilian star, who stepped down as skipper after leading the country to a gold medal at the Rio Olympics a year ago. (more...)
Trump sends ruling blocking travel ban to San Francisco appeals court
- April 02, 2017
Watson rejected the government's request to narrow his ruling to apply only to the six-nation ban. That executive order banned foreign nationals from six countries identified as being state sponsors of terrorism or havens for terrorists. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
Watson rejected the government's request to narrow his ruling to apply only to the six-nation ban. That executive order banned foreign nationals from six countries identified as being state sponsors of terrorism or havens for terrorists. (more...)
Republicans can't even agree on whether to give up on health care
- April 02, 2017
He said there were no plans in the Senate to visit the issue. But they shouldn't act like they are doing us a favor by doing their job. "I think it was the longest prayer we ever had", he went on to joke. One Republican keen on a health care compromise is veteran Sen. The failed original plan for replacing Obamacare was slated to occur during the seventh anniversary of the health care law's signing. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
He said there were no plans in the Senate to visit the issue. But they shouldn't act like they are doing us a favor by doing their job. "I think it was the longest prayer we ever had", he went on to joke. One Republican keen on a health care compromise is veteran Sen. The failed original plan for replacing Obamacare was slated to occur during the seventh anniversary of the health care law's signing. (more...)
'Behavior Consistent With a Cover-Up': CA Dem Blasts Nunes, Trump Admin
- April 02, 2017
After reviewing the information last week, Nunes called a news conference to announce that US spy agencies may have inadvertently captured Trump and his associates in the routine targeting of foreigners' communications. Spicer said that "based on the media frenzy" surrounding contacts Trump associates have made with Russian officials in particular, Kushner "volunteered" to be interviewed by the Senate committee. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
After reviewing the information last week, Nunes called a news conference to announce that US spy agencies may have inadvertently captured Trump and his associates in the routine targeting of foreigners' communications. Spicer said that "based on the media frenzy" surrounding contacts Trump associates have made with Russian officials in particular, Kushner "volunteered" to be interviewed by the Senate committee. (more...)
Search underway for 22 crew members of S.Korean ship
- April 02, 2017
Its route would have taken it past Uruguay and Argentina, around Cape Horn and then across the Pacific. South Korean foreign ministry said in Seoul today that the ship disappeared Friday after sending a text message that it was sinking. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
Its route would have taken it past Uruguay and Argentina, around Cape Horn and then across the Pacific. South Korean foreign ministry said in Seoul today that the ship disappeared Friday after sending a text message that it was sinking. (more...)
Comfortable win for Merkel's party in state election
- April 02, 2017
He hopes to oust Merkel in the September election. Saarland is now run by a "grand coalition" of the conservatives and the Social Democrats, reflecting Merkel's alliance in Berlin. That was a non-too-subtle jibe at speculations both within and outside the SPD that the Social Democrats might be able to achieve a majority in Saarland together with the Left Party, which evolved out of the socialist party of former Communist East Germany. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
He hopes to oust Merkel in the September election. Saarland is now run by a "grand coalition" of the conservatives and the Social Democrats, reflecting Merkel's alliance in Berlin. That was a non-too-subtle jibe at speculations both within and outside the SPD that the Social Democrats might be able to achieve a majority in Saarland together with the Left Party, which evolved out of the socialist party of former Communist East Germany. (more...)
Trump's olive branch: Offer Merrick Garland the next Supreme Court seat
- April 02, 2017
That is, of course, unless the Senate majority opts for the "nuclear option" and gets rid of the filibuster for Supreme Court nominees. McConnell planned a full Senate confirmation vote before senators begin a recess on April 7. But his decision to support the filibuster of Gorsuch is significant. "Additionally, Judge Gorsuch has an anti-worker record, he has shown hostility toward upholding disability rights, and with his inability to clearly state his position on Roe v. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
That is, of course, unless the Senate majority opts for the "nuclear option" and gets rid of the filibuster for Supreme Court nominees. McConnell planned a full Senate confirmation vote before senators begin a recess on April 7. But his decision to support the filibuster of Gorsuch is significant. "Additionally, Judge Gorsuch has an anti-worker record, he has shown hostility toward upholding disability rights, and with his inability to clearly state his position on Roe v. (more...)
Anti-Muslim hardliner Yogi Adityanath to lead India's Uttar Pradesh state
- April 02, 2017
When the woman's husband protested, the perpetrators started hitting him, police said on Wednesday. The directives came after the newly-elected Chief Minister saw betel-juice stained walls during his first visit to the UP secretariat annexe building in Lucknow . (more...)
- April 02, 2017
When the woman's husband protested, the perpetrators started hitting him, police said on Wednesday. The directives came after the newly-elected Chief Minister saw betel-juice stained walls during his first visit to the UP secretariat annexe building in Lucknow . (more...)
Hollande calls on constructive Brexit talks
- April 02, 2017
The remarks come a day after the prime minister triggered Article 50 of the EU's Lisbon treaty, formally kick starting the process of leaving the 28-nation bloc. "After the United Kingdom leaves the Union, no agreement between the EU and the United Kingdom may apply to the territory of Gibraltar without the agreement between the Kingdom of Spain and the United Kingdom", the draft says. (more...)
- April 02, 2017
The remarks come a day after the prime minister triggered Article 50 of the EU's Lisbon treaty, formally kick starting the process of leaving the 28-nation bloc. "After the United Kingdom leaves the Union, no agreement between the EU and the United Kingdom may apply to the territory of Gibraltar without the agreement between the Kingdom of Spain and the United Kingdom", the draft says. (more...)
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