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USA military to investigate Mosul airstrike that killed dozens of civilians
- April 03, 2017
General Votel said IS militants were aware of U.S. sensitivities to civilian casualties and were exploiting them by using human shields in Mosul . Votel told the House Armed Services Committee Wednesday that the review into the allegations of civilian casualties at the site had transitioned into a more formal investigation. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
General Votel said IS militants were aware of U.S. sensitivities to civilian casualties and were exploiting them by using human shields in Mosul . Votel told the House Armed Services Committee Wednesday that the review into the allegations of civilian casualties at the site had transitioned into a more formal investigation. (more...)
Koeman slams "crazy" Liverpool antics after feisty derby
- April 03, 2017
Koeman seems to be a guy who does and says what he wants and O'Neill is similar, so this clash may have been inevitable after McCarthy aggravated his hamstring in the warm-up to the Wales game. Coutinho has struggled since recovering from an ankle injury in January but provided an assist as well as his goal as the Reds extended their Premier League run against their Merseyside neighbours to 14 games. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
Koeman seems to be a guy who does and says what he wants and O'Neill is similar, so this clash may have been inevitable after McCarthy aggravated his hamstring in the warm-up to the Wales game. Coutinho has struggled since recovering from an ankle injury in January but provided an assist as well as his goal as the Reds extended their Premier League run against their Merseyside neighbours to 14 games. (more...)
Norte de Ciudad Juarez newspaper shuts down in protest
- April 03, 2017
Oscar Cantu Murguia, the editor of Norte , informed readers of his decision in a farewell letter titled "Adios!" that was published on the paper's front page and online. "If the price is life, I'm not prepared for it to be paid by a single one of my colleagues or myself". Carlos Lauria, from the CPJ, said: 'Mexico is clearly going through a deep, full-blown freedom of expression crisis. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
Oscar Cantu Murguia, the editor of Norte , informed readers of his decision in a farewell letter titled "Adios!" that was published on the paper's front page and online. "If the price is life, I'm not prepared for it to be paid by a single one of my colleagues or myself". Carlos Lauria, from the CPJ, said: 'Mexico is clearly going through a deep, full-blown freedom of expression crisis. (more...)
United States military: Over 280 Iraqi soldiers killed in Mosul
- April 03, 2017
Echoing Wednesday congressional testimony from Gen. Joseph Votel, the head of U.S. Central Command, Scrocca also said , "Our goal is and has always been zero civilian casualties". "It was actually implemented for eastern Mosul , the whole urban environment, and frankly, as we kind of get ready for Raqqa". Iraqi forces have suffered almost 1,900 troops killed or wounded just over 30 says into the operation to retake western Mosul , Gen. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
Echoing Wednesday congressional testimony from Gen. Joseph Votel, the head of U.S. Central Command, Scrocca also said , "Our goal is and has always been zero civilian casualties". "It was actually implemented for eastern Mosul , the whole urban environment, and frankly, as we kind of get ready for Raqqa". Iraqi forces have suffered almost 1,900 troops killed or wounded just over 30 says into the operation to retake western Mosul , Gen. (more...)
Ferrari F430 once owned by President Donald Trump sells for $270K
- April 03, 2017
She did not name the buyer. "The fact that President Trump owned the auto certainly adds significance in terms of ownership history". He didn't drive it much either, and sold it out with less than 3900 km on its tripmetre. In fact, some sources claim that it can be greater than 75%. "Similar versions of the model without the celebrity provenance traditionally bring between $125,000 and $175,000 depending on mileage, condition and optional equipment", Auctions America told Fox40 News . (more...)
- April 03, 2017
She did not name the buyer. "The fact that President Trump owned the auto certainly adds significance in terms of ownership history". He didn't drive it much either, and sold it out with less than 3900 km on its tripmetre. In fact, some sources claim that it can be greater than 75%. "Similar versions of the model without the celebrity provenance traditionally bring between $125,000 and $175,000 depending on mileage, condition and optional equipment", Auctions America told Fox40 News . (more...)
Woman struck, killed on Queens subway track
- April 03, 2017
Police say that Deena Kadribasic has climbed down from the platform onto the tracks but was not able to get up in time when the train entered the station. MTA officials cautioned riders Sunday night to flag down subway staff if they drop something onto the tracks instead of trying to retrieve it themselves. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
Police say that Deena Kadribasic has climbed down from the platform onto the tracks but was not able to get up in time when the train entered the station. MTA officials cautioned riders Sunday night to flag down subway staff if they drop something onto the tracks instead of trying to retrieve it themselves. (more...)
Schumer Urging Dems to Oppose Gorsuch
- April 03, 2017
Chuck Schumer criticized Judge Neil Gorsuch, saying he "almost instinctively favors the powerful over the weak" and would not serve as a check on Trump or be a mainstream justice. On the other hand, the nuclear option could backfire if Democrats once again gain control of Congress, giving them an easy way to ram through their nominee. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
Chuck Schumer criticized Judge Neil Gorsuch, saying he "almost instinctively favors the powerful over the weak" and would not serve as a check on Trump or be a mainstream justice. On the other hand, the nuclear option could backfire if Democrats once again gain control of Congress, giving them an easy way to ram through their nominee. (more...)
Delhi Metro security on high alert after Russian Federation blast
- April 03, 2017
An explosion tore through a train as it was traveling between two stations in Russia's second-biggest city. An unspecified number of people were also injured. "I have already spoken to the head of our special services, they are working to ascertain the cause [of the blasts]", said Mr Putin. - For a summary of the events in St. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
An explosion tore through a train as it was traveling between two stations in Russia's second-biggest city. An unspecified number of people were also injured. "I have already spoken to the head of our special services, they are working to ascertain the cause [of the blasts]", said Mr Putin. - For a summary of the events in St. (more...)
Israel has approved new settlements at the West Bank
- April 03, 2017
Israeli political sources, however, said the new construction would actually take place within the boundaries of an existing settlement. Hours after announcing the new community on Thursday, Netanyahu told members of his security cabinet that Israel would also make a unilateral commitment to curb West Bank settlement construction as a gesture of goodwill to Trump and his administration. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
Israeli political sources, however, said the new construction would actually take place within the boundaries of an existing settlement. Hours after announcing the new community on Thursday, Netanyahu told members of his security cabinet that Israel would also make a unilateral commitment to curb West Bank settlement construction as a gesture of goodwill to Trump and his administration. (more...)
Russian Federation rejects USA claim of giving supplies to Taliban in Afghanistan
- April 03, 2017
Khorasan is an ancient name for a region that covers Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, parts of India, and other areas of Central Asia and Persia. In the years before then, it was the site of substantial losses for both British and USA forces. Opium, which is used to make heroin, is a major source of income for the insurgents and the Taliban levy taxes on opium that moves through its territory. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
Khorasan is an ancient name for a region that covers Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, parts of India, and other areas of Central Asia and Persia. In the years before then, it was the site of substantial losses for both British and USA forces. Opium, which is used to make heroin, is a major source of income for the insurgents and the Taliban levy taxes on opium that moves through its territory. (more...)
Average gas prices on the rise
- April 03, 2017
Fuel prices rose more than 5 cents a gallon in the past week, finally triggering a seasonal jump in gasoline costs that was delayed because of cheaper oil prices in much of March. Modesto- $2.78/g, up 0.7 cents per gallon from last week's $2.78/g. According to AAA, Michigan ranks second in the nation for biggest weekly average and 10th for most expensive average daily gas price. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
Fuel prices rose more than 5 cents a gallon in the past week, finally triggering a seasonal jump in gasoline costs that was delayed because of cheaper oil prices in much of March. Modesto- $2.78/g, up 0.7 cents per gallon from last week's $2.78/g. According to AAA, Michigan ranks second in the nation for biggest weekly average and 10th for most expensive average daily gas price. (more...)
"Schumer Warns GOP" Over Gorsuch Confirmation
- April 03, 2017
Time magazine says 35 Senate Democrats have pledged to vote to block Gorsuch , that's just six votes shy of the number needed for a successful filibuster. Describing the many challenges facing the nation as "too important to continue with a vacant seat on the Supreme Court", Duvall urged senators to vote in favor of confirming Judge Gorsuch and to oppose unnecessary delays. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
Time magazine says 35 Senate Democrats have pledged to vote to block Gorsuch , that's just six votes shy of the number needed for a successful filibuster. Describing the many challenges facing the nation as "too important to continue with a vacant seat on the Supreme Court", Duvall urged senators to vote in favor of confirming Judge Gorsuch and to oppose unnecessary delays. (more...)
Syria rebels 'take control' of IS-held airbase near Raqqa
- April 03, 2017
SDF forces are within 10 km (6 miles) of Raqqa from the north. Shortly afterward, the group announced it had killed about 200 government soldiers at the base, in a mass killing recorded and distributed on video over social media. The main dam structure and the gates lie 4 kilometres (2.5 miles) away and are still held by IS militants. Col. Joseph Scrocca, a spokesman for the US -led coalition that is overseeing the counter-IS campaign in Syria and Iraq, said multiple USA helicopters and ... (more...)
- April 03, 2017
SDF forces are within 10 km (6 miles) of Raqqa from the north. Shortly afterward, the group announced it had killed about 200 government soldiers at the base, in a mass killing recorded and distributed on video over social media. The main dam structure and the gates lie 4 kilometres (2.5 miles) away and are still held by IS militants. Col. Joseph Scrocca, a spokesman for the US -led coalition that is overseeing the counter-IS campaign in Syria and Iraq, said multiple USA helicopters and ... (more...)
Westminster attacker 'killed by single gunshot to chest'
- April 03, 2017
Those present are proud to be Londoners and want "to prove that we are part of a great metropolis of people who care", she said. PC Palmer's family say they had been "overwhelmed" by the "outpouring of love" for the police officer following the attack. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
Those present are proud to be Londoners and want "to prove that we are part of a great metropolis of people who care", she said. PC Palmer's family say they had been "overwhelmed" by the "outpouring of love" for the police officer following the attack. (more...)
Judiciary Committee poised to vote on Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch
- April 03, 2017
Democratic Sen. Jon Tester of Montana says he will oppose Judge Neil Gorsuch's nomination to the Supreme Court. They are Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota. "However, I believe that we should keep the current 60-vote threshold for Supreme Court nominees". Gorsuch's nomination to replace Antonin Scalia, with whom he shares an "originalist" philosophy of constitutional interpretation, is unlikely to tip the ideological balance of the Supreme Court. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
Democratic Sen. Jon Tester of Montana says he will oppose Judge Neil Gorsuch's nomination to the Supreme Court. They are Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota. "However, I believe that we should keep the current 60-vote threshold for Supreme Court nominees". Gorsuch's nomination to replace Antonin Scalia, with whom he shares an "originalist" philosophy of constitutional interpretation, is unlikely to tip the ideological balance of the Supreme Court. (more...)
Trump to Take on Trade Abuses, Deficit in New Executive Order
- April 03, 2017
That was an increase from $15.4 billion in 2015 and $14.3 billion in 2014. Trump sent out a tweet Thursday evening suggesting he remains irritated with China over trade. "This marks the beginning of a totally new chapter in the American trade relationship with our partners overseas". In others, foreign countries may make products substantially cheaper or better than in the U.S. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
That was an increase from $15.4 billion in 2015 and $14.3 billion in 2014. Trump sent out a tweet Thursday evening suggesting he remains irritated with China over trade. "This marks the beginning of a totally new chapter in the American trade relationship with our partners overseas". In others, foreign countries may make products substantially cheaper or better than in the U.S. (more...)
ACC Will Consider North Carolina After HB2 Deal
- April 03, 2017
Gay rights groups that fiercely supported Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's winning campaign last fall because of his pledge to repeal North Carolina's "bathroom bill" now say he betrayed them by accepting the recent compromise , calling it a "dirty deal" with Republicans. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
Gay rights groups that fiercely supported Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's winning campaign last fall because of his pledge to repeal North Carolina's "bathroom bill" now say he betrayed them by accepting the recent compromise , calling it a "dirty deal" with Republicans. (more...)
South Korea finds a home for 2 puppies Park left behind
- April 03, 2017
It's an all-too-familiar story to Koreans. Park is the fourth former Korean president to face prosecution. "I will undergo questioning sincerely", Ms Park said calmly in front of a media mob at the Seoul Central District Prosecutor's Office. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
It's an all-too-familiar story to Koreans. Park is the fourth former Korean president to face prosecution. "I will undergo questioning sincerely", Ms Park said calmly in front of a media mob at the Seoul Central District Prosecutor's Office. (more...)
Gonzaga and North Carolina advance to NCAA men's basketball championship game
- April 03, 2017
They're not-battle tested. They're nervous . Gonzaga made the tournament in 1999 and pulled off upsets over Minnesota, Stanford and Florida on the way to the Elite Eight. "That wasn't going to happen". He returned for the second half and said Sunday he was fine. Williams-Goss, a second-team All-American, led the Bulldogs to a 14-point lead in the second half but it disappeared quickly as the Gamecocks (26-11) went on a 14-point run to grab a 67-65 lead with about 7 minutes to play. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
They're not-battle tested. They're nervous . Gonzaga made the tournament in 1999 and pulled off upsets over Minnesota, Stanford and Florida on the way to the Elite Eight. "That wasn't going to happen". He returned for the second half and said Sunday he was fine. Williams-Goss, a second-team All-American, led the Bulldogs to a 14-point lead in the second half but it disappeared quickly as the Gamecocks (26-11) went on a 14-point run to grab a 67-65 lead with about 7 minutes to play. (more...)
Senate faces nuclear showdown over Gorsuch
- April 03, 2017
Meanwhile, pro-Gorsuch groups such as the Koch-backed Concerned Veterans for America have run ads pressuring vulnerable Democrats to support Gorsuch, as Republicans have repeatedly touted his long bipartisan list of supporters outside the beltway. (more...)
- April 03, 2017
Meanwhile, pro-Gorsuch groups such as the Koch-backed Concerned Veterans for America have run ads pressuring vulnerable Democrats to support Gorsuch, as Republicans have repeatedly touted his long bipartisan list of supporters outside the beltway. (more...)
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