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Mike Pence: US Seriously Considering Moving Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem
- April 03, 2017
Pence promised that the United Nations would no longer serve as an instrument and forum against the Jewish state. The Trump administration, the newspaper reported, is pressing the regime of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a so-called peace deal with Palestinians that would halt the construction of illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank, but Netanyahu is refusing to stop the settlement activity. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
Pence promised that the United Nations would no longer serve as an instrument and forum against the Jewish state. The Trump administration, the newspaper reported, is pressing the regime of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a so-called peace deal with Palestinians that would halt the construction of illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank, but Netanyahu is refusing to stop the settlement activity. (more...)
Regional Conflicts & War on Terror Top Agenda of Arab Summit
- April 03, 2017
King Abdullah of Jordan, who hosted the summit after Yemen was not able to due to the turmoil, said in a speech that the Israeli settlements are hindering peace deals opportunities. The Arab peace plan was first launched in 2002. A communique read by the League's secretary general, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, said Arab countries would be ready to have a historic reconciliation with Israel in return for its withdrawal from Palestinian land it occupied in the 1967 war. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
King Abdullah of Jordan, who hosted the summit after Yemen was not able to due to the turmoil, said in a speech that the Israeli settlements are hindering peace deals opportunities. The Arab peace plan was first launched in 2002. A communique read by the League's secretary general, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, said Arab countries would be ready to have a historic reconciliation with Israel in return for its withdrawal from Palestinian land it occupied in the 1967 war. (more...)
Bob Dylan Receives Nobel Prize In Secret Swedish Meeting
- April 03, 2017
Klas Ostergren, a member of the Swedish Academy, said that it was the songwriter's wish to have a small ceremony , with just Academy members and one of Dylan's staff member attending. Taped Nobel lectures have been occasionally presented, most recently in 2013 by Canadian Nobel literature laureate Alice Munro. We would love to hear from you! If you've been a fan of his Dylan's work, you probably know the lyrics to some of his best works and listen to or hum these from time to time. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
Klas Ostergren, a member of the Swedish Academy, said that it was the songwriter's wish to have a small ceremony , with just Academy members and one of Dylan's staff member attending. Taped Nobel lectures have been occasionally presented, most recently in 2013 by Canadian Nobel literature laureate Alice Munro. We would love to hear from you! If you've been a fan of his Dylan's work, you probably know the lyrics to some of his best works and listen to or hum these from time to time. (more...)
Democratic senators split over support for Gorsuch
- April 03, 2017
King, an independent who caucuses with Democrats, said on the CBS Sunday morning show that a colleague had submitted questions to Gorsuch on his behalf and he needed time to study the answers. Angus King, I-Maine, said on Sunday that he won't announced his decision until Tuesday or Wednesday, but suggested that he's leaning against Gorsuch. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
King, an independent who caucuses with Democrats, said on the CBS Sunday morning show that a colleague had submitted questions to Gorsuch on his behalf and he needed time to study the answers. Angus King, I-Maine, said on Sunday that he won't announced his decision until Tuesday or Wednesday, but suggested that he's leaning against Gorsuch. (more...)
United Kingdom told settle divorce bill before talking trade deals — Brexit EU guidelines
- April 03, 2017
A steady, solid and superb rotating Presidency of the Council is even more important in times like these. The main point on our agenda was obviously Brexit. And when it comes to the U.K.'s land border in Ireland, which is key to the Northern Ireland peace process, Tusk's draft guideline says that "flexible and imaginative solutions will be required". (more...)
- April 03, 2017
A steady, solid and superb rotating Presidency of the Council is even more important in times like these. The main point on our agenda was obviously Brexit. And when it comes to the U.K.'s land border in Ireland, which is key to the Northern Ireland peace process, Tusk's draft guideline says that "flexible and imaginative solutions will be required". (more...)
Israeli cabinet approves new settlement after outpost demolished
- April 03, 2017
The decision to establish the new settlement, which will be located near the existing settlement of Shiloh, stems from a promise Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made to Amona residents several months ago. However Israel claims it has biblical, historical and political links to the land. About 400,000 Israeli settlers live in the West Bank which is also home to 2.8 million Palestinians. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
The decision to establish the new settlement, which will be located near the existing settlement of Shiloh, stems from a promise Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made to Amona residents several months ago. However Israel claims it has biblical, historical and political links to the land. About 400,000 Israeli settlers live in the West Bank which is also home to 2.8 million Palestinians. (more...)
Govt committed to complete independence of judiciary: Ravi Shankar Prasad
- April 03, 2017
The Prime Minister said that about 1200 obsolete laws have been scrapped by the Union Government since May 2014. Prasad exhorted those involved in the legal profession to help the government in achieving its objectives by devoting their time and energy in cases "that may be pro bono and may not bring publicity". (more...)
- April 03, 2017
The Prime Minister said that about 1200 obsolete laws have been scrapped by the Union Government since May 2014. Prasad exhorted those involved in the legal profession to help the government in achieving its objectives by devoting their time and energy in cases "that may be pro bono and may not bring publicity". (more...)
Severe Weather Possible Monday
- April 03, 2017
Heavy damage from one is being reported in Alexandria, where state Rep. Lance Harris texted that one of the tornadoes just missed his neighborhood. St. A Texas state trooper reported seeing a suspected tornado touch down early Sunday morning near Center Point, Texas, about 55 miles (90 kilometers) northwest of San Antonio, Texas. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
Heavy damage from one is being reported in Alexandria, where state Rep. Lance Harris texted that one of the tornadoes just missed his neighborhood. St. A Texas state trooper reported seeing a suspected tornado touch down early Sunday morning near Center Point, Texas, about 55 miles (90 kilometers) northwest of San Antonio, Texas. (more...)
Thousands to gather for funeral of Martin McGuinness
- April 03, 2017
Former US President Bill Clinton has touched down in Dublin this morning to attend the funeral of former deputy leader of Northern Ireland Martin McGuinness. "This is a funeral of a husband, father and a grandfather and our first thoughts are inevitably with you". At a special session of the Stormont Assembly, Mr McGuinness's Sinn Fein successor Michelle O'Neill paid emotional tribute, while Mrs Foster acknowledged that Northern Ireland would "never see his like again". (more...)
- April 03, 2017
Former US President Bill Clinton has touched down in Dublin this morning to attend the funeral of former deputy leader of Northern Ireland Martin McGuinness. "This is a funeral of a husband, father and a grandfather and our first thoughts are inevitably with you". At a special session of the Stormont Assembly, Mr McGuinness's Sinn Fein successor Michelle O'Neill paid emotional tribute, while Mrs Foster acknowledged that Northern Ireland would "never see his like again". (more...)
Flynn files revised financial disclosures that include Russian payments
- April 03, 2017
Former national security adviser Michael Flynn filed revised financial disclosure forms on Friday that included payments from three Russian companies with ties to the Kremlin shortly before he joined President Donald Trump's campaign. "If these were produced either for or by the White House, then why all the subterfuge?" Schiff said Sunday. "It was told me. that these materials were produced in the "ordinary course of business.' The question for the White House and Mr. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
Former national security adviser Michael Flynn filed revised financial disclosure forms on Friday that included payments from three Russian companies with ties to the Kremlin shortly before he joined President Donald Trump's campaign. "If these were produced either for or by the White House, then why all the subterfuge?" Schiff said Sunday. "It was told me. that these materials were produced in the "ordinary course of business.' The question for the White House and Mr. (more...)
Anti-Abortion Groups Call for New Planned Parenthood Defunding Bill
- April 03, 2017
Republicans said the measure would give states more freedom to decide how to spend family planning funds. "It is unprecedented that we are here with the vice president breaking a tie vote on an attack on women's health across this country", Sen. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
Republicans said the measure would give states more freedom to decide how to spend family planning funds. "It is unprecedented that we are here with the vice president breaking a tie vote on an attack on women's health across this country", Sen. (more...)
WH financial disclosures: Kushner, Ivanka Trump could exceed $700M in worth
- April 03, 2017
Kushner began selling off the most problematic pieces of his portfolio shortly after Trump won the election, and some of those business deals predate what is required to be captured in the financial disclosure forms . The document shows he received at least $ 40 million from Goldman Sachs-related dividends, interest, salary and bonuses, about half of which was in some form of stock compensation. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
Kushner began selling off the most problematic pieces of his portfolio shortly after Trump won the election, and some of those business deals predate what is required to be captured in the financial disclosure forms . The document shows he received at least $ 40 million from Goldman Sachs-related dividends, interest, salary and bonuses, about half of which was in some form of stock compensation. (more...)
Israel approves construction of new settlement
- April 03, 2017
The move comes after last month US President Donald Trump, who had been viewed supportive of settlements , told Netanyahu at the White House to "hold back on settlements for a little bit" in order to open space for renewed peace talks. On Thursday, Israel's so-called security cabinet unanimously voted in favor of the construction of a settlement near the Palestinian city of Ramallah. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
The move comes after last month US President Donald Trump, who had been viewed supportive of settlements , told Netanyahu at the White House to "hold back on settlements for a little bit" in order to open space for renewed peace talks. On Thursday, Israel's so-called security cabinet unanimously voted in favor of the construction of a settlement near the Palestinian city of Ramallah. (more...)
French candidate Macron focuses his attacks on Le Pen
- April 03, 2017
During a rally in Marseille, Macron told his supporters, "The National Front, our main opponent, is attacking us on all sides". With just three weeks before the first round of France's presidential election , far-right candidate Marine Le Pen is working to galvanize voters with the anti-Islam rhetoric that is one of her trademarks. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
During a rally in Marseille, Macron told his supporters, "The National Front, our main opponent, is attacking us on all sides". With just three weeks before the first round of France's presidential election , far-right candidate Marine Le Pen is working to galvanize voters with the anti-Islam rhetoric that is one of her trademarks. (more...)
Partisan split at House intel committee over canceled open hearing
- April 03, 2017
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes, R-Calif., announced Friday that Paul Manafort, former chairman of Donald Trump's presidential campaign, has volunteered to testify in front of the committee. On Thursday, the AP reported that the US government obtained records of offshore financial transactions involving Manafort as part of a federal anti-corruption probe into his work in Eastern Europe. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes, R-Calif., announced Friday that Paul Manafort, former chairman of Donald Trump's presidential campaign, has volunteered to testify in front of the committee. On Thursday, the AP reported that the US government obtained records of offshore financial transactions involving Manafort as part of a federal anti-corruption probe into his work in Eastern Europe. (more...)
Russian Federation opposition leader, Navalny jailed
- April 03, 2017
Navalny and an American journalist. Lozina, who described herself as "a graduate of Physical-Technical Institute", told the Russian website Meduza that she had been walking through the center of Moscow with her mother and sister, when they encountered a police blockade and a crowd of people. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
Navalny and an American journalist. Lozina, who described herself as "a graduate of Physical-Technical Institute", told the Russian website Meduza that she had been walking through the center of Moscow with her mother and sister, when they encountered a police blockade and a crowd of people. (more...)
China says United States trade orders should respect worldwide rules
- April 03, 2017
Trump also did some work last week on another of his favorite trade targets - NAFTA, or as he calls it, "The worst trade deal ever signed by any country ever". In another executive order, Trump would instruct the Department of Homeland Security to strengthen anti-dumping rules and enforcement. "China does not deliberately seek a trade surplus". (more...)
- April 03, 2017
Trump also did some work last week on another of his favorite trade targets - NAFTA, or as he calls it, "The worst trade deal ever signed by any country ever". In another executive order, Trump would instruct the Department of Homeland Security to strengthen anti-dumping rules and enforcement. "China does not deliberately seek a trade surplus". (more...)
Texas trooper: Tornado touches down; no damage
- April 03, 2017
The weather agency said Sunday that a tornado with peak winds of 110 miles per hour (180 kph) traveled for almost 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) on the ground and had a width of about 20 yards (18 meters). In the rural community of Breaux Bridge, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) west of Baton Rouge, St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Maj. Heavy rainfall could also lead to flash flooding, the weather service said. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
The weather agency said Sunday that a tornado with peak winds of 110 miles per hour (180 kph) traveled for almost 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) on the ground and had a width of about 20 yards (18 meters). In the rural community of Breaux Bridge, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) west of Baton Rouge, St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Maj. Heavy rainfall could also lead to flash flooding, the weather service said. (more...)
Boko Haram DID NOT Abduct 22 Girls, Women in Northeast Nigeria - Army
- April 03, 2017
In recent weeks the Islamist fighters have intensified raids in areas near Lake Chad, stealing food from residents (file image). Also answering questions on the constant harassment of civilians by members of the armed forces, General Enenche noted that the military had not spared anyone involved in such despicable act, and would continue to treat such issues with dispatch once they were reported. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
In recent weeks the Islamist fighters have intensified raids in areas near Lake Chad, stealing food from residents (file image). Also answering questions on the constant harassment of civilians by members of the armed forces, General Enenche noted that the military had not spared anyone involved in such despicable act, and would continue to treat such issues with dispatch once they were reported. (more...)
Russians targeted this Republican presidential candidate defeated by Trump
- April 03, 2017
He also said that there had been "conversations" about interviewing Michael Flynn - who was sacked by Mr Trump as national security adviser for misleading the vice-president over his contacts with the Russian ambassador - but his appearance is not confirmed. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
He also said that there had been "conversations" about interviewing Michael Flynn - who was sacked by Mr Trump as national security adviser for misleading the vice-president over his contacts with the Russian ambassador - but his appearance is not confirmed. (more...)
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