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Palm Beach County Sheriff Plans Major Security For Chinese President
- April 07, 2017
PBSO will help secure Trump at Mar-a-Lago and President Xi at the Eau Palm Beach Resort and Spa in Manalapan. The meeting kicked off amid suggestions the Trump administration was considering military action against Syria as it deliberated on how to respond to a chemical attack that killed more than 80 people. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
PBSO will help secure Trump at Mar-a-Lago and President Xi at the Eau Palm Beach Resort and Spa in Manalapan. The meeting kicked off amid suggestions the Trump administration was considering military action against Syria as it deliberated on how to respond to a chemical attack that killed more than 80 people. (more...)
Trump Welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping At Mar-A-Lago
- April 07, 2017
Many blue-collar workers helped propel him to his unexpected election victory on November 8 and Trump wants to deliver for them. "We have been treated unfairly and have made bad trade deals with China for many, many years". However, even if China isn't on board, Burns thinks the USA shouldn't act unilaterally. "I do expect him to make strong statements on his desire for a fair trade relationship ..." But with the Trump administration pushing a trade agenda aimed at reducing US trade ... (more...)
- April 07, 2017
Many blue-collar workers helped propel him to his unexpected election victory on November 8 and Trump wants to deliver for them. "We have been treated unfairly and have made bad trade deals with China for many, many years". However, even if China isn't on board, Burns thinks the USA shouldn't act unilaterally. "I do expect him to make strong statements on his desire for a fair trade relationship ..." But with the Trump administration pushing a trade agenda aimed at reducing US trade ... (more...)
Athletics: Sumgong saga to delay naming of marathon series champion
- April 07, 2017
Sumgong will now miss the London Marathon on April 23, the race's chief executive said. "She is now suspended from competition pending the B test and the outcome of the investigation". She is one of only two Kenyans, along with Sammy Wanjiru, to have ever won an Olympic gold medal in the marathon. Eunice Kirwa of Bahrain took silver behind Sumgong in Rio, with Ethiopia's world champion Mare Dibaba claiming bronze and another Ethiopian, Tirfi Tsegaye, fourth. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
Sumgong will now miss the London Marathon on April 23, the race's chief executive said. "She is now suspended from competition pending the B test and the outcome of the investigation". She is one of only two Kenyans, along with Sammy Wanjiru, to have ever won an Olympic gold medal in the marathon. Eunice Kirwa of Bahrain took silver behind Sumgong in Rio, with Ethiopia's world champion Mare Dibaba claiming bronze and another Ethiopian, Tirfi Tsegaye, fourth. (more...)
EU's Tusk, Britain's May want to reduce tensions in Brexit talks
- April 07, 2017
The European Parliament became the first EU institution to set out its guidelines for Brexit talks on Wednesday, in which it said guaranteeing the rights EU and British citizens living overseas should be a priority. But she has also said she is prepared to walk away from the talks without a deal rather than accept a "bad" one, despite fears among manufacturers over new trade barriers if Britain has to revert to World Trade Organization rules. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
The European Parliament became the first EU institution to set out its guidelines for Brexit talks on Wednesday, in which it said guaranteeing the rights EU and British citizens living overseas should be a priority. But she has also said she is prepared to walk away from the talks without a deal rather than accept a "bad" one, despite fears among manufacturers over new trade barriers if Britain has to revert to World Trade Organization rules. (more...)
Major accident averted between Air India, Indigo flights at Delhi's IGI
- April 07, 2017
The Air India aircraft was taking off and the IndiGo aircraft was landing. As per Air India sources, AI's Delhi to Goa flight AI156 was about to take off from Runway 28 at 11:15AM of IGI airport but the pilot was asked to stop and come back to the bay by the ATC. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
The Air India aircraft was taking off and the IndiGo aircraft was landing. As per Air India sources, AI's Delhi to Goa flight AI156 was about to take off from Runway 28 at 11:15AM of IGI airport but the pilot was asked to stop and come back to the bay by the ATC. (more...)
Canada, US, Mexico discussing joint bid for soccer's 2026 World Cup
- April 07, 2017
Bids for the 2026 tournament are able to be submitted between June this year and December 2018. That World Cup served as something of a launching pad for MLS, with eight of the nine markets that hosted matches - Bay Area, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, LA, New York, Orlando and Washington - eventually becoming home to an MLS team. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
Bids for the 2026 tournament are able to be submitted between June this year and December 2018. That World Cup served as something of a launching pad for MLS, with eight of the nine markets that hosted matches - Bay Area, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, LA, New York, Orlando and Washington - eventually becoming home to an MLS team. (more...)
Trump launches missile strikes on Syria after alleged chemical attack
- April 07, 2017
He says the images of dead women and children "horrified all of us" and attacks of this nature can not be tolerated. For Trump, who said Thursday that "something should happen" to Assad, the attack clearly was an inflection point that focused his administration on Assad's atrocities and the support he receives from Russia, Syria's most powerful ally. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
He says the images of dead women and children "horrified all of us" and attacks of this nature can not be tolerated. For Trump, who said Thursday that "something should happen" to Assad, the attack clearly was an inflection point that focused his administration on Assad's atrocities and the support he receives from Russia, Syria's most powerful ally. (more...)
After UP waiver, farmers in other states stop paying off loans
- April 07, 2017
Mumbai: After being cornered by the Opposition over the farmers' loan waver issue and being labelled "unconcerned" about farmer suicides in the state, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis seems to have taken a cue from Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath, who has waived off loans of his state's farmers. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
Mumbai: After being cornered by the Opposition over the farmers' loan waver issue and being labelled "unconcerned" about farmer suicides in the state, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis seems to have taken a cue from Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath, who has waived off loans of his state's farmers. (more...)
President Trump addresses Syria bombing
- April 07, 2017
The attacks earlier this week killed more than 100 Syrians, including many children. U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D., Del.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said that while he was "encouraged that the Trump Administration has felt compelled to act forcefully in Syria against the Assad regime, I'm gravely concerned that the United States is engaging further militarily in Syria without a well-thought-out, comprehensive plan". (more...)
- April 07, 2017
The attacks earlier this week killed more than 100 Syrians, including many children. U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D., Del.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said that while he was "encouraged that the Trump Administration has felt compelled to act forcefully in Syria against the Assad regime, I'm gravely concerned that the United States is engaging further militarily in Syria without a well-thought-out, comprehensive plan". (more...)
Kashmiri cricket players detained for singing Pakistani national anthem before match
- April 07, 2017
But as soon as the video clip of players went viral on the internet, raged government officials started pursuit of players and finally detained them. The deputy inspector general of police for Central Kashmir Ghulam Hassan Bhat, said the cricketers had been detained for questioning. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
But as soon as the video clip of players went viral on the internet, raged government officials started pursuit of players and finally detained them. The deputy inspector general of police for Central Kashmir Ghulam Hassan Bhat, said the cricketers had been detained for questioning. (more...)
Nikkei gains limited by US Syria strike; posts 4th weekly drop
- April 07, 2017
Global oil prices jumped more than 2% on Friday on news the USA launched a cruise missile attack against the nation, two days after Bashar al-Assad's regime used poison gas to kill scores of civilians. Investors had already been on edge with Trump set to begin talks on Friday with Chinese leader Xi Jinping over flashpoints such as North Korea and China's huge trade surplus with the United States. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
Global oil prices jumped more than 2% on Friday on news the USA launched a cruise missile attack against the nation, two days after Bashar al-Assad's regime used poison gas to kill scores of civilians. Investors had already been on edge with Trump set to begin talks on Friday with Chinese leader Xi Jinping over flashpoints such as North Korea and China's huge trade surplus with the United States. (more...)
Trump To Take On North Korea With 'Full Range Of Military Capabilities'
- April 07, 2017
North Korea yesterday fired a ballistic missile into the Sea of Japan, following which the United States said that it was considering all options to tackle the threat posed by the country's repeated nuclear arms tests. US National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster agreed in a telephone call with his South Korean counterpart on the need to proceed with the deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) anti-ballistic missile system in South Korea after Wednesday's launch. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
North Korea yesterday fired a ballistic missile into the Sea of Japan, following which the United States said that it was considering all options to tackle the threat posed by the country's repeated nuclear arms tests. US National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster agreed in a telephone call with his South Korean counterpart on the need to proceed with the deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) anti-ballistic missile system in South Korea after Wednesday's launch. (more...)
Kushner retains scores of property holdings while serving in White House
- April 07, 2017
Meanwhile, Kellyanne Conway made $800,000 previous year from her consulting firm Woman Trend. Donald Trump said , referring to the administration he was then assembling, during a rally in early December. A senior administration official declined to say how many millionaires and billionaires hold positions in the White House. President Donald Trump wasn't the only member of his family to take on a new world of political duties after his shocking upset victory in the 2016 presidential ... (more...)
- April 07, 2017
Meanwhile, Kellyanne Conway made $800,000 previous year from her consulting firm Woman Trend. Donald Trump said , referring to the administration he was then assembling, during a rally in early December. A senior administration official declined to say how many millionaires and billionaires hold positions in the White House. President Donald Trump wasn't the only member of his family to take on a new world of political duties after his shocking upset victory in the 2016 presidential ... (more...)
USA draws Iran rebuke over missile attack on Syrian airfield
- April 07, 2017
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said a USA missile attack had nearly completely destroyed a Syrian airbase near Homs city and killed four soldiers including an officer. The new U.S. administration had previously appeared content to let Turkey take the lead in peace negotiations with Russia, Iran and the Syrian government, focusing its military efforts in the country on defeating Isis and al-Qaeda rather than Mr Assad's removal from power. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said a USA missile attack had nearly completely destroyed a Syrian airbase near Homs city and killed four soldiers including an officer. The new U.S. administration had previously appeared content to let Turkey take the lead in peace negotiations with Russia, Iran and the Syrian government, focusing its military efforts in the country on defeating Isis and al-Qaeda rather than Mr Assad's removal from power. (more...)
Missing mother Samantha Baldwin found safe and well with her two children
- April 07, 2017
Chief Superintendent Helen Chamberlain, of Nottinghamshire police, said of the boys: "They do not appear to be physically harmed but we will be looking into any psychological damage". Dylan Madge has been found and is safe (Picture: Nottinghamshire Police) His brother. "The boys were located in secluded accommodation, run by a small holiday business, outside Ollerton, Nottinghamshire". (more...)
- April 07, 2017
Chief Superintendent Helen Chamberlain, of Nottinghamshire police, said of the boys: "They do not appear to be physically harmed but we will be looking into any psychological damage". Dylan Madge has been found and is safe (Picture: Nottinghamshire Police) His brother. "The boys were located in secluded accommodation, run by a small holiday business, outside Ollerton, Nottinghamshire". (more...)
Syrian Opposition Group SNC Welcomes US Strike on Airbase
- April 07, 2017
Talal Barazi, the governor of Homs province, said that a blazing inferno still raged in the air base for over an hour following the barrage of missiles. Prime Minister Bill English said New Zealand was given a "couple of hours" notice that the USA was considering an air strike against Syria. He told Checkpoint with John Campbell the UN Security Council was New Zealand's preferred body to sort out the problems, but it had been unable to act. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
Talal Barazi, the governor of Homs province, said that a blazing inferno still raged in the air base for over an hour following the barrage of missiles. Prime Minister Bill English said New Zealand was given a "couple of hours" notice that the USA was considering an air strike against Syria. He told Checkpoint with John Campbell the UN Security Council was New Zealand's preferred body to sort out the problems, but it had been unable to act. (more...)
Panama vs U.S. 28th March 2017
- April 07, 2017
Four points from four games is not an ideal return, but things look a lot better now than they did at the time of Jurgen Klinsmann departure, or even a week ago, when the team was still propping up the rest of the group and had zero points to its name. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
Four points from four games is not an ideal return, but things look a lot better now than they did at the time of Jurgen Klinsmann departure, or even a week ago, when the team was still propping up the rest of the group and had zero points to its name. (more...)
Scotland's minister, a Trump critic, says she would meet him
- April 07, 2017
Scotland's First Minister also stressed the importance of championing values after she told the Press Association she would be willing to meet the billionaire tycoon who she has strongly criticised in the past. A strong advocate for gender equality, Sturgeon spoke at a United Nations meeting earlier Wednesday on human rights and the role of women in building peace. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
Scotland's First Minister also stressed the importance of championing values after she told the Press Association she would be willing to meet the billionaire tycoon who she has strongly criticised in the past. A strong advocate for gender equality, Sturgeon spoke at a United Nations meeting earlier Wednesday on human rights and the role of women in building peace. (more...)
Trump administration says no longer considering separating women, children at border
- April 07, 2017
WASHINGTON, April 5 U.S. Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly told a Senate panel on Wednesday that apprehensions of undocumented immigrants along the U.S. McCaskill said it does no good to build a big wall if it limits the "situational awareness" of border patrol agents who can't see what's happening on the other side. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
WASHINGTON, April 5 U.S. Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly told a Senate panel on Wednesday that apprehensions of undocumented immigrants along the U.S. McCaskill said it does no good to build a big wall if it limits the "situational awareness" of border patrol agents who can't see what's happening on the other side. (more...)
EU, UN assess Syria's reconstruction needs as donors gather
- April 07, 2017
The United States had previously stuck by a UN-backed peace plan that would see Assad "transition" from office while an interim government was formed, but Washington appeared to back away from that last week. United Nations mediator Staffan de Mistura will address the conference. She noted that while global efforts continued to search for a peace settlement, the Syrian people should ultimately agree on any political outcome. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
The United States had previously stuck by a UN-backed peace plan that would see Assad "transition" from office while an interim government was formed, but Washington appeared to back away from that last week. United Nations mediator Staffan de Mistura will address the conference. She noted that while global efforts continued to search for a peace settlement, the Syrian people should ultimately agree on any political outcome. (more...)
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