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House intelligence panel tries to get Russia investigation back on track
- April 05, 2017
News also broke over the weekend that Susan Rice, Obama's former national security advisor, requested the identities of USA citizens connected to Trump's campaign who were included in intelligence reports, Bloomberg News reported in an April 3 story . (more...)
- April 05, 2017
News also broke over the weekend that Susan Rice, Obama's former national security advisor, requested the identities of USA citizens connected to Trump's campaign who were included in intelligence reports, Bloomberg News reported in an April 3 story . (more...)
Health care reboot? White House pushing for new plan
- April 05, 2017
Rep. Mark Amodei, a moderate from Nevada, told CNN that he's afraid the process has devolved into little more than private meetings. Ryan said Wednesday that Republicans had been "90 percent" of the way to coalescing around the bill, but that they needed to be "95 percent" there for it to pass on the House floor. (more...)
- April 05, 2017
Rep. Mark Amodei, a moderate from Nevada, told CNN that he's afraid the process has devolved into little more than private meetings. Ryan said Wednesday that Republicans had been "90 percent" of the way to coalescing around the bill, but that they needed to be "95 percent" there for it to pass on the House floor. (more...)
Coal miner Peabody emerging from bankruptcy
- April 05, 2017
To view the full article, register now. The owner of five Bowen Basin coal mines filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. last August, on the back of the drop in world coal prices. "The future is foreign markets, so the last thing you want to do if you are a coal company is to give up a USA seat in the global climate discussions and let the Europeans control the agenda", a US official familiar with the talks told Reuters. (more...)
- April 05, 2017
To view the full article, register now. The owner of five Bowen Basin coal mines filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. last August, on the back of the drop in world coal prices. "The future is foreign markets, so the last thing you want to do if you are a coal company is to give up a USA seat in the global climate discussions and let the Europeans control the agenda", a US official familiar with the talks told Reuters. (more...)
Amber Alert Issued For Missing Mountain View Infant
- April 05, 2017
According to police, the adult son of Madilyn's mother followed Wallin, who was driving a blue, four-door 2007 Nissan Altima with paper license plates. Authorities have issued an Amber Alert for missing infant Madilyn Wallin. Mountain View police spokesperson Katie Nelson says the suspect should be easy to spot, "He also has distinctive tattoos all across his torso so he kind of sticks out like a sore thumb a little bit". (more...)
- April 05, 2017
According to police, the adult son of Madilyn's mother followed Wallin, who was driving a blue, four-door 2007 Nissan Altima with paper license plates. Authorities have issued an Amber Alert for missing infant Madilyn Wallin. Mountain View police spokesperson Katie Nelson says the suspect should be easy to spot, "He also has distinctive tattoos all across his torso so he kind of sticks out like a sore thumb a little bit". (more...)
Dalai Lama's Tawang visit
- April 05, 2017
The editorial comes a day after the Chinese Foreign Ministry termed the Dalai Lama as "an anti-China separatist" and also said the Chinese government is "resolutely opposed to any country's support and facilitation" for him and his "group's anti-China separatist activities" - without directly alluding to India. (more...)
- April 05, 2017
The editorial comes a day after the Chinese Foreign Ministry termed the Dalai Lama as "an anti-China separatist" and also said the Chinese government is "resolutely opposed to any country's support and facilitation" for him and his "group's anti-China separatist activities" - without directly alluding to India. (more...)
Investigators Identify Suspect in Russian Metro Bomb
- April 05, 2017
The device that detonated on the train was set off by a man "whose remains were found in the third auto", says the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation, which is leading the inquiry. Russian authorities did not previously suspect Dzhalilov of terrorist tendencies, though Russia's Gazeta.ru reported he vanished in 2015. He had been living in St. (more...)
- April 05, 2017
The device that detonated on the train was set off by a man "whose remains were found in the third auto", says the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation, which is leading the inquiry. Russian authorities did not previously suspect Dzhalilov of terrorist tendencies, though Russia's Gazeta.ru reported he vanished in 2015. He had been living in St. (more...)
NZ rowers enjoy record win with Cambridge
- April 05, 2017
Oxford led from start to finish to win the Varsity Boat Race for the fourth time in five years. However, Cambridge had made a very good start themselves, so putting that positive and the negative of their rivals into the equation, it led to them surging clear. (more...)
- April 05, 2017
Oxford led from start to finish to win the Varsity Boat Race for the fourth time in five years. However, Cambridge had made a very good start themselves, so putting that positive and the negative of their rivals into the equation, it led to them surging clear. (more...)
Democrats will work with Republicans on their own terms
- April 05, 2017
If President Donald Trump is serious about providing health care for all Americans, he could start by enforcing the law. Like a number of other more moderate-leaning Republicans, Costello said he would have voted "no" on the bill in the end, partly because it kept moving to the right as House leaders and the White House made concessions to the Freedom Caucus without ever succeeding in locking in their support. (more...)
- April 05, 2017
If President Donald Trump is serious about providing health care for all Americans, he could start by enforcing the law. Like a number of other more moderate-leaning Republicans, Costello said he would have voted "no" on the bill in the end, partly because it kept moving to the right as House leaders and the White House made concessions to the Freedom Caucus without ever succeeding in locking in their support. (more...)
Yankees homer twice to back Sabathia in 5-0 win over Rays
- April 05, 2017
The Yankees added veteran sluggers Matt Holliday and Chris Carter while they will depend on young hitters such as first baseman Greg Bird , outfielder Aaron Judge and catcher Gary Sanchez . Yankees: Manager Joe Girardi said Gregorius, expected to be out until sometime in May due to a right shoulder strain, has started a throwing program. (more...)
- April 05, 2017
The Yankees added veteran sluggers Matt Holliday and Chris Carter while they will depend on young hitters such as first baseman Greg Bird , outfielder Aaron Judge and catcher Gary Sanchez . Yankees: Manager Joe Girardi said Gregorius, expected to be out until sometime in May due to a right shoulder strain, has started a throwing program. (more...)
Confident Johnson not getting complacent ahead of Masters
- April 05, 2017
History-making Swedish golfer Henrik Stenson says he would never swap his British Open title for love nor money, not even the Masters green jacket. Without the 7, Spieth would be 1-under-par on No. I stepped up today, first day back with the crowds and I hit it to about that (indicates close), which is nice". "I've realised that the more I can get comfortable with this golf course and the club as a whole, the better". (more...)
- April 05, 2017
History-making Swedish golfer Henrik Stenson says he would never swap his British Open title for love nor money, not even the Masters green jacket. Without the 7, Spieth would be 1-under-par on No. I stepped up today, first day back with the crowds and I hit it to about that (indicates close), which is nice". "I've realised that the more I can get comfortable with this golf course and the club as a whole, the better". (more...)
MCD polls: BJP fields 27 Purvanchali candidates
- April 05, 2017
Other prominent faces who have been given ticket by the BJP include Poonam Parasar Jha, Delhi BJP Mahila Morcha president and wife of former MLA Anil Jha. The Congress had formed a committee headed by Sharma to select candidates for elections to Delhi's three municipal corporations. Raj Kumar Ballan, stated to be close to Delhi BJP president Manoj Tiwari, has been given ticket from Brahmpuri in EDMC, while Jai Prakash JP, close to Union minister Vijay Goel, has got the ticket from Sadar Bazar. (more...)
- April 05, 2017
Other prominent faces who have been given ticket by the BJP include Poonam Parasar Jha, Delhi BJP Mahila Morcha president and wife of former MLA Anil Jha. The Congress had formed a committee headed by Sharma to select candidates for elections to Delhi's three municipal corporations. Raj Kumar Ballan, stated to be close to Delhi BJP president Manoj Tiwari, has been given ticket from Brahmpuri in EDMC, while Jai Prakash JP, close to Union minister Vijay Goel, has got the ticket from Sadar Bazar. (more...)
Delta Air cuts forecast for key revenue measure again
- April 05, 2017
MD boosted its stake in shares of Delta Air Lines by 46.0% in the third quarter. Citigroup Initiates Coverage On the company's stock to Buy on 11/18/16 by setting a price target of $61. A company with a high P/E ratio usually indicated positive future performance. Delta Air Lines, Inc . got Upgrade on 6-Feb-17 where investment firm Bernstein Upgrade the stock from Mkt Perform to Outperform. (more...)
- April 05, 2017
MD boosted its stake in shares of Delta Air Lines by 46.0% in the third quarter. Citigroup Initiates Coverage On the company's stock to Buy on 11/18/16 by setting a price target of $61. A company with a high P/E ratio usually indicated positive future performance. Delta Air Lines, Inc . got Upgrade on 6-Feb-17 where investment firm Bernstein Upgrade the stock from Mkt Perform to Outperform. (more...)
Mayor who led Ferguson through turmoil is re-elected
- April 05, 2017
In a vote of confidence, Ferguson Mayor James Knowles won re-election Tuesday over Democratic City Council member Ella Jones. African-Americans make up about two-thirds of the town's 20,000 residents, but if elected, Jones would be the first black mayor in Ferguson's 123-year history. (more...)
- April 05, 2017
In a vote of confidence, Ferguson Mayor James Knowles won re-election Tuesday over Democratic City Council member Ella Jones. African-Americans make up about two-thirds of the town's 20,000 residents, but if elected, Jones would be the first black mayor in Ferguson's 123-year history. (more...)
Australia assesses damage as Tropical Cyclone Debbie makes landfall
- April 05, 2017
In Bowen, where much of the local housing was built before cyclone safety standards were introduced in the 1980s, the cyclone wrecked homes and caused "major environmental damage", Whitsunday regional councillor Mike Brunker said. The Bruce Highway is cut in three places, just north of Bowen, at Airlie Beach and also south of Mackay. Proserpine-based Whitsundays councillor John Collins said the wind sounded "like a jumbo jet is parked on my roof". (more...)
- April 05, 2017
In Bowen, where much of the local housing was built before cyclone safety standards were introduced in the 1980s, the cyclone wrecked homes and caused "major environmental damage", Whitsunday regional councillor Mike Brunker said. The Bruce Highway is cut in three places, just north of Bowen, at Airlie Beach and also south of Mackay. Proserpine-based Whitsundays councillor John Collins said the wind sounded "like a jumbo jet is parked on my roof". (more...)
Louis Delmas Arrested for Taunting Police During Friend's DUI Stop
- April 05, 2017
After Miami-Dade cops pulled over Madrigal for going 76 miles per hour in a 40-mph zone, Delmas couldn't help but run his mouth at officers - all while his buddy was busy failing a field sobriety test. If you're wondering how serious that is, he posted a $500 bond and was released. After being repeatedly asked to stop by the officers, Delmas was arrested when he refused to comply. (more...)
- April 05, 2017
After Miami-Dade cops pulled over Madrigal for going 76 miles per hour in a 40-mph zone, Delmas couldn't help but run his mouth at officers - all while his buddy was busy failing a field sobriety test. If you're wondering how serious that is, he posted a $500 bond and was released. After being repeatedly asked to stop by the officers, Delmas was arrested when he refused to comply. (more...)
Thousands protest law targeting Soros-founded university in Budapest, Hungary
- April 05, 2017
The CEU , founded in Budapest in 1991, has 1,400 students. "The United States is disappointed by the accelerated passage of legislation targeting Central European University", David Kostelancik, the charge d'affaires at the USA embassy, said in a statement. (more...)
- April 05, 2017
The CEU , founded in Budapest in 1991, has 1,400 students. "The United States is disappointed by the accelerated passage of legislation targeting Central European University", David Kostelancik, the charge d'affaires at the USA embassy, said in a statement. (more...)
Nicola Sturgeon talks of global role of independent Scotland
- April 05, 2017
The first minister also put forward the idea of Scotland as distinct in the way it saw the world and wanted to be, in comparison to Theresa May's UK Government. And while Liberal Democrats are calling for a second vote on the UK's European Union membership once the terms of the Brexit deal are known, Ms Sturgeon said she did "not see where the coalition of support could come from for that". (more...)
- April 05, 2017
The first minister also put forward the idea of Scotland as distinct in the way it saw the world and wanted to be, in comparison to Theresa May's UK Government. And while Liberal Democrats are calling for a second vote on the UK's European Union membership once the terms of the Brexit deal are known, Ms Sturgeon said she did "not see where the coalition of support could come from for that". (more...)
UN, US caution Israel on new settlement building in West Bank
- April 05, 2017
Prominent Palestinian leader Hanan Ashrawi said the decision was proof of Israel's "systematic policies of settler colonialism, apartheid and ethnic cleansing, showing a total and blatant disregard for Palestinian human rights". The Israeli government also voted for the expropriation of 222 acres of Palestinian land in the West Bank. Settlement construction was a contentious area of disagreement under the Obama administration, when the White House sided with the Palestinians and the global ... (more...)
- April 05, 2017
Prominent Palestinian leader Hanan Ashrawi said the decision was proof of Israel's "systematic policies of settler colonialism, apartheid and ethnic cleansing, showing a total and blatant disregard for Palestinian human rights". The Israeli government also voted for the expropriation of 222 acres of Palestinian land in the West Bank. Settlement construction was a contentious area of disagreement under the Obama administration, when the White House sided with the Palestinians and the global ... (more...)
North Korea fires ballistic missile into Sea of Japan
- April 05, 2017
A magazine featuring U.S. President Donald Trump is on display with Chinese military magazines at a newsstand in Beijing , China, Tuesday, April 4, 2017. It's hard to imagine that the possibility of today's launch (and the need to prep an appropriate comment) wasn't raised by State Department officials, since North Korea often times missile launches to coincide with meetings it perceives as threatening. (more...)
- April 05, 2017
A magazine featuring U.S. President Donald Trump is on display with Chinese military magazines at a newsstand in Beijing , China, Tuesday, April 4, 2017. It's hard to imagine that the possibility of today's launch (and the need to prep an appropriate comment) wasn't raised by State Department officials, since North Korea often times missile launches to coincide with meetings it perceives as threatening. (more...)
The EU Parliament has published its Brexit red lines - and they're tough
- April 05, 2017
Brexit negotiations can not begin until the European Council has approved directives for the talks during its next summit scheduled on April 29. Parliament must approve the final Brexit deal struck between the European Union and British negotiators. (more...)
- April 05, 2017
Brexit negotiations can not begin until the European Council has approved directives for the talks during its next summit scheduled on April 29. Parliament must approve the final Brexit deal struck between the European Union and British negotiators. (more...)
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