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Each EU State Made Concessions to Agree on Rome Declaration
- April 03, 2017
The treaty is now officially celebrated as the birth of today's EU. One protester told the Reuters news agency that Britain's referendum last June, where the public voted 52-48 percent to leave the European Union, was too close to call a real political mandate. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
The treaty is now officially celebrated as the birth of today's EU. One protester told the Reuters news agency that Britain's referendum last June, where the public voted 52-48 percent to leave the European Union, was too close to call a real political mandate. (more...)
J&J, Verizon and AT&T join brands to suspend YouTube advertising
- April 03, 2017
As part of that effort, Google intends to block more objectionable videos from ever being posted on YouTube - an effort that could prompt charges of censorship. Still, the list of companies who are pulling their advertising on Google continues to grow: vehicle rental company Enterprise Holdings has since scaled back its ads and a "global beverage company" is believed to have pulled most of its ads on YouTube and Google's third-party ad platforms, according to the Wall Street Journal . (more...)
- April 03, 2017
As part of that effort, Google intends to block more objectionable videos from ever being posted on YouTube - an effort that could prompt charges of censorship. Still, the list of companies who are pulling their advertising on Google continues to grow: vehicle rental company Enterprise Holdings has since scaled back its ads and a "global beverage company" is believed to have pulled most of its ads on YouTube and Google's third-party ad platforms, according to the Wall Street Journal . (more...)
Donald Trump tells lawmakers he expects a deal 'very quickly' on healthcare
- April 03, 2017
Lack of organization and investment on health care meant no one was urging Trump voters to call their representatives to back the bill. It could raise $US1trillion ($1.3 trillion) over 10 years, but some conservative Republicans have difficulty agreeing to any "new" tax; and moderate Republicans object to the inevitability that this proposed border tax would be paid by American consumers through higher prices for imported goods. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
Lack of organization and investment on health care meant no one was urging Trump voters to call their representatives to back the bill. It could raise $US1trillion ($1.3 trillion) over 10 years, but some conservative Republicans have difficulty agreeing to any "new" tax; and moderate Republicans object to the inevitability that this proposed border tax would be paid by American consumers through higher prices for imported goods. (more...)
South Korea finds presumed remains of ferry disaster victims
- April 03, 2017
The National Forensic Service conducted tests and confirmed them as animal bone fragments, the maritime ministry said. Shoes and other personal items presumed to have belonged to the victims have also been found by crews working on the vessel. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
The National Forensic Service conducted tests and confirmed them as animal bone fragments, the maritime ministry said. Shoes and other personal items presumed to have belonged to the victims have also been found by crews working on the vessel. (more...)
Junos: Leonard Cohen, Gord Downie Wins Among Night's Top Moments
- April 03, 2017
There were also poignant tributes to two of the year's big winners , Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie and the late Leonard Cohen . Even from the afterlife, Leonard Cohen is still dominating the Canadian music scene, with his swan song You Want it Darker taking home Album of the Year honours at the Juno Awards in Ottawa Sunday. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
There were also poignant tributes to two of the year's big winners , Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie and the late Leonard Cohen . Even from the afterlife, Leonard Cohen is still dominating the Canadian music scene, with his swan song You Want it Darker taking home Album of the Year honours at the Juno Awards in Ottawa Sunday. (more...)
United Nations slams Israel over approval of new settlement in West Bank
- April 03, 2017
Earlier Thursday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would approve the establishment of a new settlement to make good on a promise he had made to the Amona settlers. Israel will also prevent the construction of any new illegal outposts, Netanyahu told his ministers. The U.N. Security Council adopted a resolution in December that demanded a halt to settlement building after the United States, Israel's ally, abstained from the vote. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
Earlier Thursday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would approve the establishment of a new settlement to make good on a promise he had made to the Amona settlers. Israel will also prevent the construction of any new illegal outposts, Netanyahu told his ministers. The U.N. Security Council adopted a resolution in December that demanded a halt to settlement building after the United States, Israel's ally, abstained from the vote. (more...)
Germany criticises Trump orders on trade deficits, import duty evasion
- April 03, 2017
The announcement, which comes just days ahead of Trump's first meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, is widely seen as targeting China, even though United States officials have insisted that it does not single out that country. Navarro said $2.8 billion in import taxes imposed against violators of USA anti-dumping laws have gone uncollected since 2001. We are going to defend our industry and create a level playing field for the American worker. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
The announcement, which comes just days ahead of Trump's first meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, is widely seen as targeting China, even though United States officials have insisted that it does not single out that country. Navarro said $2.8 billion in import taxes imposed against violators of USA anti-dumping laws have gone uncollected since 2001. We are going to defend our industry and create a level playing field for the American worker. (more...)
London attacker had worked in Saudi Arabia teaching English
- April 03, 2017
The Westminster terror attack has claimed its fourth innocent victim, as police confirmed that a 75-year-old man has died in hospital. Two of those in hospital are in critical condition, one of them with life threatening injuries. British police said two further arrests have been made in connection with the deadly attack outside parliament in London and police are trying to establish if he acted on his own or others had directed him to do so. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
The Westminster terror attack has claimed its fourth innocent victim, as police confirmed that a 75-year-old man has died in hospital. Two of those in hospital are in critical condition, one of them with life threatening injuries. British police said two further arrests have been made in connection with the deadly attack outside parliament in London and police are trying to establish if he acted on his own or others had directed him to do so. (more...)
First two Democrats back Trump US Supreme Court pick
- April 03, 2017
Supreme Court and will join a Democratic effort to block his confirmation vote. Claire McCaskill , D-Mo., laying out the risks to Democrats in the Gorsuch vote as she spoke privately to donors. "Sen. McCaskill supports Obamacare, she supports taxpayer funding of abortion, she voted for two of President Obama's liberal Supreme Court nominees, and now she is refusing to even give Judge Gorsuch a fair up or down vote in the Senate", said Judicial Crisis Network's Chief Counsel Carrie Severino ... (more...)
- April 03, 2017
Supreme Court and will join a Democratic effort to block his confirmation vote. Claire McCaskill , D-Mo., laying out the risks to Democrats in the Gorsuch vote as she spoke privately to donors. "Sen. McCaskill supports Obamacare, she supports taxpayer funding of abortion, she voted for two of President Obama's liberal Supreme Court nominees, and now she is refusing to even give Judge Gorsuch a fair up or down vote in the Senate", said Judicial Crisis Network's Chief Counsel Carrie Severino ... (more...)
Alabama schools canceled amid weather threat
- April 03, 2017
Martin Sheriff's Office said on its Facebook page . Tornadoes and damaging wind are likely Monday, extending from southern MS northeastward into SC, with greatest tornado risk centered over southern Alabama. Straight line winds could reach upward of 80 miles per hour (130 kph) winds. "The threat doesn't end today", said National Weather Service meteorologist John Hart in Oklahoma. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
Martin Sheriff's Office said on its Facebook page . Tornadoes and damaging wind are likely Monday, extending from southern MS northeastward into SC, with greatest tornado risk centered over southern Alabama. Straight line winds could reach upward of 80 miles per hour (130 kph) winds. "The threat doesn't end today", said National Weather Service meteorologist John Hart in Oklahoma. (more...)
Storms take aim at Alabama after killing 2 in Louisiana
- April 03, 2017
NWS issued a "particularly unsafe situation" tornado watch through Sunday evening over a wide area from east Texas through Louisiana and into Mississippi. At least two people were killed in Louisiana after an EF1 tornado touched down Sunday, part of a round of risky severe thunderstorms impacting the South. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
NWS issued a "particularly unsafe situation" tornado watch through Sunday evening over a wide area from east Texas through Louisiana and into Mississippi. At least two people were killed in Louisiana after an EF1 tornado touched down Sunday, part of a round of risky severe thunderstorms impacting the South. (more...)
Marvel Employee Says Spider-Man PS4 Will Be Released In 2017
- April 03, 2017
Our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, according to the Vice President of the Marvel Digital Media, Ryan Penagos, will launch on our PlayStation 4 in the course of 2017. The game is a stand alone adventure and not related to the film but no doubt releasing the two together would be beneficial for both. However, the video was originally uploaded more than three months ago (it was the "Best of 2016" episode), and a lot could have changed between then and now. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
Our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, according to the Vice President of the Marvel Digital Media, Ryan Penagos, will launch on our PlayStation 4 in the course of 2017. The game is a stand alone adventure and not related to the film but no doubt releasing the two together would be beneficial for both. However, the video was originally uploaded more than three months ago (it was the "Best of 2016" episode), and a lot could have changed between then and now. (more...)
Cyclone Debbie batters northeast Australia
- April 03, 2017
The worst has now passed on Wednesday, with the cyclone now being downgraded to a tropical low, but winds of between 50 to 120 km are still expected, while many seek to bunker down before repairing damage from the cyclone dubbed as a "catastrophe" by insurance companies. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
The worst has now passed on Wednesday, with the cyclone now being downgraded to a tropical low, but winds of between 50 to 120 km are still expected, while many seek to bunker down before repairing damage from the cyclone dubbed as a "catastrophe" by insurance companies. (more...)
Mike Flynn failed to initially disclose payments from Russian companies
- April 03, 2017
Rep. Adam Schiff, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, called Flynn's immunity request "a grave and momentous step". US intelligence agencies have said Russian Federation meddled in the 2016 USA presidential election in an effort to help Trump's candidacy. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
Rep. Adam Schiff, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, called Flynn's immunity request "a grave and momentous step". US intelligence agencies have said Russian Federation meddled in the 2016 USA presidential election in an effort to help Trump's candidacy. (more...)
Carbon Monoxide At Hotel Pool Suspected In Michigan Death
- April 03, 2017
WNDU-TV and WSBT-TV report that officials at Lakeland Hospital in Niles confirmed the child's death. Niles Police Chief James Millin said he could not speak to how the hotel will take steps to prevent future incidents, but hopes they install carbon monoxide detectors throughout the building. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
WNDU-TV and WSBT-TV report that officials at Lakeland Hospital in Niles confirmed the child's death. Niles Police Chief James Millin said he could not speak to how the hotel will take steps to prevent future incidents, but hopes they install carbon monoxide detectors throughout the building. (more...)
Head coaches Few and Williams are close friends
- April 03, 2017
You're heartbroken. Your team lost to North Carolina in the final seconds of the national semifinals. Added Meeks: "I like playing physical, honestly". They were like, 'What are you doing?' Coach looked at me, and I had no idea what he was going to do to me. "We have different dynamics". Having bigs this big gives Gonzaga's already-active perimeter defenders the freedom to play more aggressively. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
You're heartbroken. Your team lost to North Carolina in the final seconds of the national semifinals. Added Meeks: "I like playing physical, honestly". They were like, 'What are you doing?' Coach looked at me, and I had no idea what he was going to do to me. "We have different dynamics". Having bigs this big gives Gonzaga's already-active perimeter defenders the freedom to play more aggressively. (more...)
S Korea's ousted leader Park arrested
- April 03, 2017
The arrest warrant for Park, which was sought by prosecutors earlier this week, was issued by the court, following the Thursday hearing that had lasted for almost nine hours, the longest-ever in the country's history. Lee Soon-gil, 77, a retired justice ministry official who was chief at the Seoul Detention Centre when Roh was held there, said the former president was given a bigger cell and a separate shower room and a toilet, whereas other inmates had wash stands and toilets inside their ... (more...)
- April 03, 2017
The arrest warrant for Park, which was sought by prosecutors earlier this week, was issued by the court, following the Thursday hearing that had lasted for almost nine hours, the longest-ever in the country's history. Lee Soon-gil, 77, a retired justice ministry official who was chief at the Seoul Detention Centre when Roh was held there, said the former president was given a bigger cell and a separate shower room and a toilet, whereas other inmates had wash stands and toilets inside their ... (more...)
US Senate committee to question 20 in Russian Federation probe
- April 03, 2017
The top Democrat on the House intelligence committee says he intends to review the documents the White House is providing about incidental surveillance of members of Donald Trump's campaign team, but he is questioning the timing of the offer. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
The top Democrat on the House intelligence committee says he intends to review the documents the White House is providing about incidental surveillance of members of Donald Trump's campaign team, but he is questioning the timing of the offer. (more...)
Complaint filed against Bhushan for "offensive" tweet on Lord Krishna
- April 03, 2017
The Yogi Adityanath Government has issued clear directions to police and administration to ensure that youngsters are not troubled unnecessarily in the name of curbing eve-teasing and action is taken against self-proclaimed "anti-Romeo" squads indulging in moral policing. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
The Yogi Adityanath Government has issued clear directions to police and administration to ensure that youngsters are not troubled unnecessarily in the name of curbing eve-teasing and action is taken against self-proclaimed "anti-Romeo" squads indulging in moral policing. (more...)
White House releases financial disclosures on Bannon & Kushner among 180 high-ranking officials
- April 03, 2017
Reuters news agency quoted a White House official as saying about 25% of Mr Trump's White House were classified as having "extremely complex" filings , indicating they were very wealthy. - Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway was paid more than $5,000 each for 66 different consulting jobs before taking her post in the White House. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
Reuters news agency quoted a White House official as saying about 25% of Mr Trump's White House were classified as having "extremely complex" filings , indicating they were very wealthy. - Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway was paid more than $5,000 each for 66 different consulting jobs before taking her post in the White House. (more...)
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