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Russia Rejects Trump Administration's UN Bid To Condemn Syrian Chemical Weapons Attack
- April 06, 2017
Calling the chemical attack "reprehensible", Trump went on to say these "heinous actions" by the Assad regime "are a outcome of the past administration's weakness and irresolution". The United States and Russian Federation traded conflicting assertions Wednesday about who launched a chemical weapons attack in Syria that killed 72 people, as world leaders grasped for a response to the latest atrocity in Syria's intractable civil war. (more...)
- April 06, 2017
Calling the chemical attack "reprehensible", Trump went on to say these "heinous actions" by the Assad regime "are a outcome of the past administration's weakness and irresolution". The United States and Russian Federation traded conflicting assertions Wednesday about who launched a chemical weapons attack in Syria that killed 72 people, as world leaders grasped for a response to the latest atrocity in Syria's intractable civil war. (more...)
Trump tells newspaper Obama aide might have broken the law
- April 06, 2017
Leading Democrats investigating Trump's involvement with the Russians have conceded again and again that they have no evidence of collusion to sway the election. But Rice's multiple requests to learn the identities of Trump officials discussed in intelligence reports during the transition period does highlight a longstanding concern for civil liberties advocates about USA surveillance programs. (more...)
- April 06, 2017
Leading Democrats investigating Trump's involvement with the Russians have conceded again and again that they have no evidence of collusion to sway the election. But Rice's multiple requests to learn the identities of Trump officials discussed in intelligence reports during the transition period does highlight a longstanding concern for civil liberties advocates about USA surveillance programs. (more...)
Millions in Southeast at risk of high winds, tornadoes, hail
- April 06, 2017
Even with a line of storms, the potential is still there for a brief spin-up tornado later this evening. Forecasters said a wide area including large parts of Alabama, Georgia and SC were under the threat of powerful, long-lived tornadoes . (more...)
- April 06, 2017
Even with a line of storms, the potential is still there for a brief spin-up tornado later this evening. Forecasters said a wide area including large parts of Alabama, Georgia and SC were under the threat of powerful, long-lived tornadoes . (more...)
China, Cherry Coke, and the Oracle of Omaha
- April 06, 2017
Citing Buffets love for Cherry Coca-Cola , the worlds largest beverage company has now chose to slap a cartoon image of his face on cans going to market in China. His company is Coca-Cola's largest single shareholder. Buffett said Coke execs reached out to him late previous year, and he agreed to a six-month placement, for free. (more...)
- April 06, 2017
Citing Buffets love for Cherry Coca-Cola , the worlds largest beverage company has now chose to slap a cartoon image of his face on cans going to market in China. His company is Coca-Cola's largest single shareholder. Buffett said Coke execs reached out to him late previous year, and he agreed to a six-month placement, for free. (more...)
Majority of the public relieved AHCA failed
- April 06, 2017
New polling from Small Business Majority found small businesses prefer the ACA to the AHCA by a 2-to-1 ratio. There were reports yesterday from Washington saying that the Republican plan for health care is not dead yet and that another attempt to pass it might come before the end of the year. (more...)
- April 06, 2017
New polling from Small Business Majority found small businesses prefer the ACA to the AHCA by a 2-to-1 ratio. There were reports yesterday from Washington saying that the Republican plan for health care is not dead yet and that another attempt to pass it might come before the end of the year. (more...)
Tillerson's 23-word response to North Korean missile test has experts baffled
- April 06, 2017
All that seems to have done is develop Pyongyang's ability to dodge sanctions. The US has attempted to pressure China to exert pressure on its ally North Korea's nuclear weapons programme, with Trump saying this week that he would go it alone if necessary. (more...)
- April 06, 2017
All that seems to have done is develop Pyongyang's ability to dodge sanctions. The US has attempted to pressure China to exert pressure on its ally North Korea's nuclear weapons programme, with Trump saying this week that he would go it alone if necessary. (more...)
EU demands Brexit progress before trade talks
- April 06, 2017
Prime Minister Theresa May has activated Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, starting a two year exit procedure to leave the European Union after 44 years. Autumn 2017 - Tusk says the EU27 will review in the autumn whether "sufficient progress" has been made in outlining a Withdrawal Treaty for negotiators to move on to a second phase of talks to discuss a post-Brexit free trade deal. (more...)
- April 06, 2017
Prime Minister Theresa May has activated Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, starting a two year exit procedure to leave the European Union after 44 years. Autumn 2017 - Tusk says the EU27 will review in the autumn whether "sufficient progress" has been made in outlining a Withdrawal Treaty for negotiators to move on to a second phase of talks to discuss a post-Brexit free trade deal. (more...)
White House taking another shot at health care bill
- April 06, 2017
Freedom Caucus members said they wanted to see the White House offer in writing which is expected Tuesday before deciding whether to accept it. Said Rep. Vice President Mike Pence, along with other White House officials, met with members of the conservative House Freedom Caucus to renegotiate and possibly revive the Republicans' attempt to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, the chairman of the caucus said. (more...)
- April 06, 2017
Freedom Caucus members said they wanted to see the White House offer in writing which is expected Tuesday before deciding whether to accept it. Said Rep. Vice President Mike Pence, along with other White House officials, met with members of the conservative House Freedom Caucus to renegotiate and possibly revive the Republicans' attempt to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, the chairman of the caucus said. (more...)
North Korea test-fires missile into sea ahead of Trump-Xi summit
- April 06, 2017
The launch drew swift condemnation from Japan, with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe saying further provocative action was possible. -South Korea military drills, which the North sees as a preparation for war. Just days before the meetings, a bipartisan group of 26 US senators sent a joint letter urging Trump to use the summit with Xi to bring an end to Beijing's retaliatory measures in an attempt to pressure Seoul to scrap the decision to have a THAAD battery. (more...)
- April 06, 2017
The launch drew swift condemnation from Japan, with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe saying further provocative action was possible. -South Korea military drills, which the North sees as a preparation for war. Just days before the meetings, a bipartisan group of 26 US senators sent a joint letter urging Trump to use the summit with Xi to bring an end to Beijing's retaliatory measures in an attempt to pressure Seoul to scrap the decision to have a THAAD battery. (more...)
JAB snaps up Panera Bread for more than $7 billion
- April 06, 2017
Iceland ranks first in the World Economic Forum's 2015 global gender gap index, followed by fellow Scandinavian nations, Norway, Sweden and Finland. That's at least twice the wage gap women face in 17 other states. Clarissa Horsfall holds a sign for equal pay during a "Day Without A Woman" demonstration on March 8, 2017 in Miami. Texas falls right below the national average, paying women 21 percent less than men. (more...)
- April 06, 2017
Iceland ranks first in the World Economic Forum's 2015 global gender gap index, followed by fellow Scandinavian nations, Norway, Sweden and Finland. That's at least twice the wage gap women face in 17 other states. Clarissa Horsfall holds a sign for equal pay during a "Day Without A Woman" demonstration on March 8, 2017 in Miami. Texas falls right below the national average, paying women 21 percent less than men. (more...)
News of Iraq trip while Kushner was midair poses risks
- April 06, 2017
It was also revealed that Kushner met the head of a state-owned Russian bank a year ago. Here are five of the most interesting things we've learned. By circumventing them, Trump is circumventing the constitutional requirement for Senate confirmation. To be sure, this is what political players (on all ends of the political spectrum) do. (more...)
- April 06, 2017
It was also revealed that Kushner met the head of a state-owned Russian bank a year ago. Here are five of the most interesting things we've learned. By circumventing them, Trump is circumventing the constitutional requirement for Senate confirmation. To be sure, this is what political players (on all ends of the political spectrum) do. (more...)
UN chief alarmed by Israel's approval of new settlement
- April 06, 2017
The security cabinet unanimously approved the new construction around Shiloh, near the Palestinian city of Ramallah, to house settlers from a Jewish outpost in the West Bank known as Amona. The statement added that "The Israeli government has made clear that going forward, its intent is to adopt a policy regarding settlement activity that takes the president's concerns into consideration". (more...)
- April 06, 2017
The security cabinet unanimously approved the new construction around Shiloh, near the Palestinian city of Ramallah, to house settlers from a Jewish outpost in the West Bank known as Amona. The statement added that "The Israeli government has made clear that going forward, its intent is to adopt a policy regarding settlement activity that takes the president's concerns into consideration". (more...)
Haley on Trump tweets: "To me, it's chatter I don't focus on"
- April 06, 2017
Security Council for April. "There's no question about that", Haley said on ABC's "This Week". She added, "We don't want any country involved in our elections, ever". Haley argued that she and the president are saying the same thing, "it's just being reported differently". "We of course expect global community and organisations to enforce worldwide mechanisms and mandates concerning terrorism emanating from Pakistan, which continues to be the single biggest threat to peace and stability ... (more...)
- April 06, 2017
Security Council for April. "There's no question about that", Haley said on ABC's "This Week". She added, "We don't want any country involved in our elections, ever". Haley argued that she and the president are saying the same thing, "it's just being reported differently". "We of course expect global community and organisations to enforce worldwide mechanisms and mandates concerning terrorism emanating from Pakistan, which continues to be the single biggest threat to peace and stability ... (more...)
Russian Federation names Kyrgyzstan native as prime suspect in St. Petersburg metro bombing
- April 06, 2017
Klaus Lederer, Berlin's top cultural official, called Tuesday for an end to the practice to prevent debates about the issue in future. Irina Avidon, a St. Petersburg attack", it said. According to reports in Russian Federation, the death toll could have been higher if an additional explosive device that was found had exploded, but it was dismantled upon locating it at the train station. (more...)
- April 06, 2017
Klaus Lederer, Berlin's top cultural official, called Tuesday for an end to the practice to prevent debates about the issue in future. Irina Avidon, a St. Petersburg attack", it said. According to reports in Russian Federation, the death toll could have been higher if an additional explosive device that was found had exploded, but it was dismantled upon locating it at the train station. (more...)
After Deadly Attack In Syria, Global Outrage Mounts And Investigations Continue
- April 06, 2017
The chemical weapons attack "crosses a lot of lines for me", he said. His comments on Syria suggest that Trump now believes that "the US will lead in the global order", Crocker said. Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida said Tillerson's remarks could have given Assad motivation to launch the latest attack. Canada along with the United States is the largest national donor to the Joint Investigative Mechanism that was created by the UN and the OPCW, Freeland said. (more...)
- April 06, 2017
The chemical weapons attack "crosses a lot of lines for me", he said. His comments on Syria suggest that Trump now believes that "the US will lead in the global order", Crocker said. Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida said Tillerson's remarks could have given Assad motivation to launch the latest attack. Canada along with the United States is the largest national donor to the Joint Investigative Mechanism that was created by the UN and the OPCW, Freeland said. (more...)
Homeland Security chief backtracks on splitting families
- April 06, 2017
He said he has been concerned about reports that rival companies are offering electric fences or razor wire that he calls "inhumane". He did not address that group during his testimony Wednesday. "We looked at it and said we have to be a productive part of the solution", Evangelista-Ysasaga said. Kelly said the wall won't be from " sea to shining sea ", but in places where border agents say it would be most effective. (more...)
- April 06, 2017
He said he has been concerned about reports that rival companies are offering electric fences or razor wire that he calls "inhumane". He did not address that group during his testimony Wednesday. "We looked at it and said we have to be a productive part of the solution", Evangelista-Ysasaga said. Kelly said the wall won't be from " sea to shining sea ", but in places where border agents say it would be most effective. (more...)
Greece deal with EU, IMF could come soon
- April 06, 2017
The impasse has held up the latest instalment of Greece's 86-billion-euro ($92 billion) bailout, agreed in 2015, which it needs for debt repayments in July. The EU president said he had "no doubt" there would be a breakthrough. Responding to criticism, Tusk said that the European Union stood by Greece's side and was facilitating negotiations. (more...)
- April 06, 2017
The impasse has held up the latest instalment of Greece's 86-billion-euro ($92 billion) bailout, agreed in 2015, which it needs for debt repayments in July. The EU president said he had "no doubt" there would be a breakthrough. Responding to criticism, Tusk said that the European Union stood by Greece's side and was facilitating negotiations. (more...)
Westinghouse Files For Chapter 11, Says Employees Will Be Okay
- April 06, 2017
Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, a US-listed company, and certain of its subsidiaries and affiliates, today filed voluntary petitions under Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code. nuclear arm Westinghouse , which filed for Chapter 11 protection from creditors on Wednesday. It has said earlier it wants to sell Westinghouse . (more...)
- April 06, 2017
Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, a US-listed company, and certain of its subsidiaries and affiliates, today filed voluntary petitions under Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code. nuclear arm Westinghouse , which filed for Chapter 11 protection from creditors on Wednesday. It has said earlier it wants to sell Westinghouse . (more...)
Pence revives talk of US moving Tel Aviv embassy to Jerusalem
- April 06, 2017
Many Israelis had expected Trump, because of his pro-Israel campaign rhetoric, to give a green light for settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank. Netanyahu repeated his call to the Palestinians to "Recognize the Jewish state". The pro-Israel policy featured during the first day of the conference included upholding sanctions against the jihadist regime of the Islamic Republic - a main item on Sunday's AIPAC itinerary. (more...)
- April 06, 2017
Many Israelis had expected Trump, because of his pro-Israel campaign rhetoric, to give a green light for settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank. Netanyahu repeated his call to the Palestinians to "Recognize the Jewish state". The pro-Israel policy featured during the first day of the conference included upholding sanctions against the jihadist regime of the Islamic Republic - a main item on Sunday's AIPAC itinerary. (more...)
Senate Dem Speaks For Hours Against Gorsuch, But It Isn't a Filibuster
- April 06, 2017
Republicans were expected to fall short of halting the filibuster and then hold a vote to change the Senate rules to prohibit filibusters against Supreme Court nominees. "At a time of massive income and wealth inequality, when so many working people throughout this country feel powerless at the hands of the wealthy, and the powerful, and their employers, we need a Supreme Court justice who will protect workers' rights and not just worrying about corporate profits", he continued. (more...)
- April 06, 2017
Republicans were expected to fall short of halting the filibuster and then hold a vote to change the Senate rules to prohibit filibusters against Supreme Court nominees. "At a time of massive income and wealth inequality, when so many working people throughout this country feel powerless at the hands of the wealthy, and the powerful, and their employers, we need a Supreme Court justice who will protect workers' rights and not just worrying about corporate profits", he continued. (more...)
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