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Anti-Russian sanctions resulted in degradation of int'l relations, law - Putin
- April 07, 2017
Asked by ABC's " Good Morning America " host George Stephanopoulos if the us and Russian Federation were in a "new Cold War", Dmitry Peskov said the current situation may be worse, blaming the USA for disintegrating of cooperation between the two countries. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
Asked by ABC's " Good Morning America " host George Stephanopoulos if the us and Russian Federation were in a "new Cold War", Dmitry Peskov said the current situation may be worse, blaming the USA for disintegrating of cooperation between the two countries. (more...)
Donald Trump more or less adopts Barack Obama's Syria policy
- April 07, 2017
The missiles struck their targets, which also included Syrian aircraft and fuel stations, at 4.40am on Friday local time. Tillerson said the United States has a "very high level of confidence" that the Syrian regime carried out at least three attacks in recent weeks - including on Tuesday - using Sarin and nerve gas. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
The missiles struck their targets, which also included Syrian aircraft and fuel stations, at 4.40am on Friday local time. Tillerson said the United States has a "very high level of confidence" that the Syrian regime carried out at least three attacks in recent weeks - including on Tuesday - using Sarin and nerve gas. (more...)
North Korea test-fires missile ahead of Trump's meeting with Chinese leader
- April 07, 2017
While submarines are also a stealthy way to do that, North Korea doesn't have enough of them. U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is coming to the United Nations for the first time later this month to chair a ministerial meeting of the Security Council on reining in North Korea's nuclear program, a top priority of the Trump administration. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
While submarines are also a stealthy way to do that, North Korea doesn't have enough of them. U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is coming to the United Nations for the first time later this month to chair a ministerial meeting of the Security Council on reining in North Korea's nuclear program, a top priority of the Trump administration. (more...)
Videos appear to show suspended Reds prospect's drug use
- April 07, 2017
But the most important thing is that Kahaloa gets the help he needs, and that he's able to come back and make a living once he does. Cincinnati Reds pitching prospect Ian Kahaloa , a 2015 fifth round selection, appears to have recorded himself snorting what appears to be cocaine. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
But the most important thing is that Kahaloa gets the help he needs, and that he's able to come back and make a living once he does. Cincinnati Reds pitching prospect Ian Kahaloa , a 2015 fifth round selection, appears to have recorded himself snorting what appears to be cocaine. (more...)
Health care roadblocks mark delay in major GOP goal: defunding Planned Parenthood
- April 07, 2017
The state has appealed the decision. Lawmakers in Nevada and OR have taken up similar bills . "So we have bipartisan issues like this that is voted on and one person believes they have the right to overturn the will of the people", Davis said of the judge's memo. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
The state has appealed the decision. Lawmakers in Nevada and OR have taken up similar bills . "So we have bipartisan issues like this that is voted on and one person believes they have the right to overturn the will of the people", Davis said of the judge's memo. (more...)
United Kingdom parliament to review security, incident response after attack
- April 07, 2017
Khalid Masood drove a vehicle through a crowd of pedestrians on Westminster Bridge on Wednesday, killing three and injuring about 50, then ran through the gates of parliament and fatally stabbed a police officer before he was shot dead. Inquests were opened Wednesday for those killed in the attack: Palmer, age 48; British college administrator Aysha Frade, age 44; United States tourist Kurt Cochran, age 54; and 75-year-old south London resident Leslie Rhodes, whose life support was turned ... (more...)
- April 07, 2017
Khalid Masood drove a vehicle through a crowd of pedestrians on Westminster Bridge on Wednesday, killing three and injuring about 50, then ran through the gates of parliament and fatally stabbed a police officer before he was shot dead. Inquests were opened Wednesday for those killed in the attack: Palmer, age 48; British college administrator Aysha Frade, age 44; United States tourist Kurt Cochran, age 54; and 75-year-old south London resident Leslie Rhodes, whose life support was turned ... (more...)
South African ex-minister sacked by Zuma resigns as MP
- April 07, 2017
Last week, President Zuma who also fired Tourism Minister, Derek Hanekom, Transport Minister, Dipuo Peters, and Public Service and Administration Minister, Ngoako Ramatlhodiwhen, said he made changes to the National Executive "in order to improve efficiency and effectiveness". (more...)
- April 07, 2017
Last week, President Zuma who also fired Tourism Minister, Derek Hanekom, Transport Minister, Dipuo Peters, and Public Service and Administration Minister, Ngoako Ramatlhodiwhen, said he made changes to the National Executive "in order to improve efficiency and effectiveness". (more...)
Five Men Arrested in India Over Attacks On Africans
- April 07, 2017
Last May, in a high profile incident, a student from the Democratic Republic of Congo was beaten to death by Indian men in Delhi following an argument. Even deputy chairman PJ Kurien condemned the attack on African students, asking the government to take "very strict action". Her comments came in response to a student who told her: "As an worldwide student in Noida, you need to act fast as living for us in Noida is becoming a life threatening issue". (more...)
- April 07, 2017
Last May, in a high profile incident, a student from the Democratic Republic of Congo was beaten to death by Indian men in Delhi following an argument. Even deputy chairman PJ Kurien condemned the attack on African students, asking the government to take "very strict action". Her comments came in response to a student who told her: "As an worldwide student in Noida, you need to act fast as living for us in Noida is becoming a life threatening issue". (more...)
Trump to Abe: US to boost military defence against North Korea
- April 07, 2017
But the ADD shortened the flight range, however, due to the space limit. US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson confirmed Pyongyang had launched "yet another" intermediate range ballistic missile. On March 22nd, the North tried and failed to launch a Musudan missile. The United States has grown increasingly wary of the pace of North Korea's nuclear and ballistic missile programs as the regime has test-fired several ballistic missiles in the first two months of this year. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
But the ADD shortened the flight range, however, due to the space limit. US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson confirmed Pyongyang had launched "yet another" intermediate range ballistic missile. On March 22nd, the North tried and failed to launch a Musudan missile. The United States has grown increasingly wary of the pace of North Korea's nuclear and ballistic missile programs as the regime has test-fired several ballistic missiles in the first two months of this year. (more...)
Chinese media underlines stability mantra ahead of Xi-Trump summit
- April 07, 2017
Xi touched down at Palm Beach airport, where he received red carpet treatment and a military honor guard that offered no hint of the tensions that permeate this high-stakes superpower pow-wow. As President Jinping arrived, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said they arrested three people for trying to block the roadway and obstruct the motorcade. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
Xi touched down at Palm Beach airport, where he received red carpet treatment and a military honor guard that offered no hint of the tensions that permeate this high-stakes superpower pow-wow. As President Jinping arrived, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said they arrested three people for trying to block the roadway and obstruct the motorcade. (more...)
Michael Flynn initially did not disclose Russian-linked payments
- April 07, 2017
Flynn's lawyer Robert Kelner told NBC News the initial filing was simply a draft, and that the retired Army lieutenant meant to submit full financial information later. "We need to know how, we need to know why, and most of all we need to know what to do to prevent this kind of activity, which they continue to carry on in free nations around the world", McCain said. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
Flynn's lawyer Robert Kelner told NBC News the initial filing was simply a draft, and that the retired Army lieutenant meant to submit full financial information later. "We need to know how, we need to know why, and most of all we need to know what to do to prevent this kind of activity, which they continue to carry on in free nations around the world", McCain said. (more...)
New Jersey will stop making Amtrak payments following two derailments
- April 07, 2017
On Monday morning, a NJ Transit commuter train derailed near Penn Station in an area close to where an Acela train derailed March 24 on a stretch of track owned and maintained by Amtrak . Amtrak's CEO says that a train derailment in NY that has caused major delays for commuters at the nation's busiest rail hub was caused when a track split after the train went over a weakened wooden railroad tie. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
On Monday morning, a NJ Transit commuter train derailed near Penn Station in an area close to where an Acela train derailed March 24 on a stretch of track owned and maintained by Amtrak . Amtrak's CEO says that a train derailment in NY that has caused major delays for commuters at the nation's busiest rail hub was caused when a track split after the train went over a weakened wooden railroad tie. (more...)
Parliament schedules Zuma no confidence debate for 18 April
- April 07, 2017
The ANC's National Working Committee held a lengthy meeting on Tuesday night where President Zuma's fate was discussed. President Jacob Zuma sacked Gordhan last week in a cabinet overhaul that threatens to split the ANC party, which has been in power since the end of apartheid in 1994. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
The ANC's National Working Committee held a lengthy meeting on Tuesday night where President Zuma's fate was discussed. President Jacob Zuma sacked Gordhan last week in a cabinet overhaul that threatens to split the ANC party, which has been in power since the end of apartheid in 1994. (more...)
Pence to make trip to Asia-Pacific amid Korean tensions
- April 07, 2017
The visit will be part of a comprehensive tour of the Asia-Pacific with stops also planned in South Korea, Japan and Indonesia. He will also meet acting President Hwang Kyo-ahn and national assembly speaker Chung Sye-kyun, as well as give a speech to the business community. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
The visit will be part of a comprehensive tour of the Asia-Pacific with stops also planned in South Korea, Japan and Indonesia. He will also meet acting President Hwang Kyo-ahn and national assembly speaker Chung Sye-kyun, as well as give a speech to the business community. (more...)
Trump kicks off Florida meetings with Chinese president
- April 07, 2017
Later in the day, Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that he believes China will agree to help. Trump has yet to spell out a strategy for what his advisers called a trade relationship based on " the principle of reciprocity". "I would use trade, absolutely, as a bargaining chip". "I think what you are going to see is that the president makes very clear to Xi and publicly what we expect on trade", a USA official told Reuters, speaking on condition of anonymity. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
Later in the day, Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that he believes China will agree to help. Trump has yet to spell out a strategy for what his advisers called a trade relationship based on " the principle of reciprocity". "I would use trade, absolutely, as a bargaining chip". "I think what you are going to see is that the president makes very clear to Xi and publicly what we expect on trade", a USA official told Reuters, speaking on condition of anonymity. (more...)
Easter celebrations at Bethany Lutheran
- April 07, 2017
The public is invited. Easter Vigil, April 15: 7:30 p.m. At the conclusion of the service, the Altar will be stripped in preparation for Good Friday. #1 will host Maundy Thursday's noon service. Lighting of the new fire and the paschal candle; the first eucharist of Easter; organ music and congregational singing. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
The public is invited. Easter Vigil, April 15: 7:30 p.m. At the conclusion of the service, the Altar will be stripped in preparation for Good Friday. #1 will host Maundy Thursday's noon service. Lighting of the new fire and the paschal candle; the first eucharist of Easter; organ music and congregational singing. (more...)
GOP defense hawks urge Trump to take out Syria's air force
- April 07, 2017
He plans to expand his discussions, the official said , on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the matter. The president would not discuss what, if anything, the United States might do in response to the deadly chemical attack . (more...)
- April 07, 2017
He plans to expand his discussions, the official said , on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the matter. The president would not discuss what, if anything, the United States might do in response to the deadly chemical attack . (more...)
Russia Takes A Page Out Of An Old US Playbook In Afghanistan
- April 07, 2017
Such "insider attacks" have become increasingly common in recent years, with the Taliban using the low recruitment standards of the Afghan government to sneak its recruits into positions with the security forces, getting them trained and allowing them to carry out attacks, and loot weapons caches for the insurgency. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
Such "insider attacks" have become increasingly common in recent years, with the Taliban using the low recruitment standards of the Afghan government to sneak its recruits into positions with the security forces, getting them trained and allowing them to carry out attacks, and loot weapons caches for the insurgency. (more...)
President Trump declares end to 'war on coal,' but utilities aren't listening
- April 07, 2017
EPA's Clean Power Plan is a de-facto annulment of President Obama's promise to cut U.S. emissions of greenhouse gases by as much as 28 percent from 2005 levels by 2025, Cloud Peak Energy said today in an email. In painting such a simple picture, however, Trump is overlooking one important fact: Coal mining has been ranked among the most unsafe jobs in the United States . (more...)
- April 07, 2017
EPA's Clean Power Plan is a de-facto annulment of President Obama's promise to cut U.S. emissions of greenhouse gases by as much as 28 percent from 2005 levels by 2025, Cloud Peak Energy said today in an email. In painting such a simple picture, however, Trump is overlooking one important fact: Coal mining has been ranked among the most unsafe jobs in the United States . (more...)
Axelrod: Trump's Susan Rice allegation 'beneath the dignity of that office'
- April 07, 2017
It also brings along sometime troublemakers who are only too glad to have an old foe back in the arena. On April 2, "alt-right" leader Mike Cernovich originally wrote that the White House Counsel's office had "identified Rice as the person responsible for the unmasking [of Trump transition officials incidentally captured in legal surveillance] after examining Rice's document log requests". (more...)
- April 07, 2017
It also brings along sometime troublemakers who are only too glad to have an old foe back in the arena. On April 2, "alt-right" leader Mike Cernovich originally wrote that the White House Counsel's office had "identified Rice as the person responsible for the unmasking [of Trump transition officials incidentally captured in legal surveillance] after examining Rice's document log requests". (more...)
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