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Ryanair to offer flight transfers in bid for wider appeal
- April 07, 2017
The uncertainty is pushing Ryanair to look outside Britain to grow the network by adding new routes and flights. Ryanair has warned flights between the United Kingdom and the European Union may be suspended even if an aviation deal is reached in Brexit negotiations. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
The uncertainty is pushing Ryanair to look outside Britain to grow the network by adding new routes and flights. Ryanair has warned flights between the United Kingdom and the European Union may be suspended even if an aviation deal is reached in Brexit negotiations. (more...)
Gambia president's party takes majority in new parliament
- April 07, 2017
Smaller parties who joined the coalition took 11 more seats, and one independent candidate took a seat. The UDP was one of seven parties who united to propel President Adama Barrow to power in December previous year, but that coalition broke apart for the legislative election. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
Smaller parties who joined the coalition took 11 more seats, and one independent candidate took a seat. The UDP was one of seven parties who united to propel President Adama Barrow to power in December previous year, but that coalition broke apart for the legislative election. (more...)
US missiles blast Syrian base where chemical attack planes took off
- April 07, 2017
But the USA action caused consternation in Russian Federation, angering the Kremlin and pro-Kremlin lawmakers who suggested it had dealt a significant blow to any hopes of doing business with Trump. It was the first direct American assault on the Syrian government and Trump's most dramatic military order since becoming president. U.S. intelligence agents believe aircraft from Shayrat conducted a suspected chemical weapons attack on April 4. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
But the USA action caused consternation in Russian Federation, angering the Kremlin and pro-Kremlin lawmakers who suggested it had dealt a significant blow to any hopes of doing business with Trump. It was the first direct American assault on the Syrian government and Trump's most dramatic military order since becoming president. U.S. intelligence agents believe aircraft from Shayrat conducted a suspected chemical weapons attack on April 4. (more...)
Oil prices jump after U.S. launches missile strike in Syria
- April 07, 2017
Still, the assault risks plunging America into the middle of Syria's conflict, complicating the safety of the hundreds of US forces fighting a separate campaign against the Islamic State group in the north of the country. U.S. ships stationed in the Mediterranean Sea reportedly launched the strike on Syria's Shayrat airbase on Thursday night local time. The Syrian govenment denied carrying out the raid. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
Still, the assault risks plunging America into the middle of Syria's conflict, complicating the safety of the hundreds of US forces fighting a separate campaign against the Islamic State group in the north of the country. U.S. ships stationed in the Mediterranean Sea reportedly launched the strike on Syria's Shayrat airbase on Thursday night local time. The Syrian govenment denied carrying out the raid. (more...)
South Korea test fires 800km-range missile
- April 07, 2017
United Nations resolutions bar North Korea from developing nuclear and missile technology. "They've been able to put a nuke on a missile for a while now", said Jeffrey Lewis of the California-based Middlebury Institute of International Studies. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
United Nations resolutions bar North Korea from developing nuclear and missile technology. "They've been able to put a nuke on a missile for a while now", said Jeffrey Lewis of the California-based Middlebury Institute of International Studies. (more...)
"No Daylight" Between Israel, US for First Time in Decades, Says Ambassador
- April 07, 2017
Pence also brought up the strengthening bond between the 45th president of the US and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Congress passed a law in 1995 to move the embassy to Jerusalem. Netanyahu repeated his call to the Palestinians to "Recognize the Jewish state". "This is our solemn promise to you, to Israel and to the world!" stressed Pence. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
Pence also brought up the strengthening bond between the 45th president of the US and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Congress passed a law in 1995 to move the embassy to Jerusalem. Netanyahu repeated his call to the Palestinians to "Recognize the Jewish state". "This is our solemn promise to you, to Israel and to the world!" stressed Pence. (more...)
Manila to deport terror suspects
- April 07, 2017
Authorities said on Thursday that law enforcement personnel had arrested Husayn al-Dhafiri and Rahaf Zina in the Bonifacio Global City of Manila. US and Kuwaiti security officials helped Philippine authorities identify and arrest a Middle Eastern couple with suspected links to the Islamic State group who may have been planning bomb attacks, Filipino officials said Friday. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
Authorities said on Thursday that law enforcement personnel had arrested Husayn al-Dhafiri and Rahaf Zina in the Bonifacio Global City of Manila. US and Kuwaiti security officials helped Philippine authorities identify and arrest a Middle Eastern couple with suspected links to the Islamic State group who may have been planning bomb attacks, Filipino officials said Friday. (more...)
Worldwide pressure builds on Syria's Assad after chemical attack
- April 07, 2017
The latest US missile attack on the Sha'irat airfield in Syria further degrades Russian-US relations, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Friday. "President Putin considers American strikes on Syria aggression against a sovereign state in violation of global norms, and under an invented pretext", said the statement by the Kremlin press service posted on the official website. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
The latest US missile attack on the Sha'irat airfield in Syria further degrades Russian-US relations, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Friday. "President Putin considers American strikes on Syria aggression against a sovereign state in violation of global norms, and under an invented pretext", said the statement by the Kremlin press service posted on the official website. (more...)
Trump defends Fox News' O'Reilly amid sexual misconduct allegations
- April 07, 2017
This prompted Congresswoman Maxine Waters, D-California, to lash out at the two and the "sexual harassment enterprise" Fox News in an NBC interview Wednesday night. O'Reilly". But more often, according to Meyers, Fox News rewards Trump's support with favorable coverage and he then gives them preferential treatment. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
This prompted Congresswoman Maxine Waters, D-California, to lash out at the two and the "sexual harassment enterprise" Fox News in an NBC interview Wednesday night. O'Reilly". But more often, according to Meyers, Fox News rewards Trump's support with favorable coverage and he then gives them preferential treatment. (more...)
What The 'Nuclear Option' Means For Senate, Gorsuch Nomination23:32
- April 07, 2017
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky. speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington , Tuesday, April 4, 2017, about the struggle to move Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch toward a final up-or-down vote on the. What Republicans did to Obama's nominee Garland was worse than a filibuster, Schumer said. Nomination of the Honorable Neil M. Gorsuch to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky. speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington , Tuesday, April 4, 2017, about the struggle to move Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch toward a final up-or-down vote on the. What Republicans did to Obama's nominee Garland was worse than a filibuster, Schumer said. Nomination of the Honorable Neil M. Gorsuch to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. (more...)
Is Trump Friends With China? President Accepts Chinese Counterpart Xi Jinping's Invitation
- April 07, 2017
He brought his top economic and national advisers to Florida for the meeting, including Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross. Of course, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner were also there, along with their Chinese-speaking children. It was Trump's first order to the military for the use of force - other operations in Syria, Yemen and Iraq had been carried out under authorisation delegated to his commanders - and appeared meant to ... (more...)
- April 07, 2017
He brought his top economic and national advisers to Florida for the meeting, including Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross. Of course, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner were also there, along with their Chinese-speaking children. It was Trump's first order to the military for the use of force - other operations in Syria, Yemen and Iraq had been carried out under authorisation delegated to his commanders - and appeared meant to ... (more...)
T officials raid Tamil Nadu minister Vijaya Bhaskar residence
- April 07, 2017
Over 100 I-T sleuths along with security personnel are part of the operation, they said, adding premises related to officials of a medical university in the state are also being searched. Interestingly, this came just a day after the State police acted against some real estate firms, rumoured to be close to the rebel faction of the ruling AIADMK led by former Chief Minister O Panneerselvam. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
Over 100 I-T sleuths along with security personnel are part of the operation, they said, adding premises related to officials of a medical university in the state are also being searched. Interestingly, this came just a day after the State police acted against some real estate firms, rumoured to be close to the rebel faction of the ruling AIADMK led by former Chief Minister O Panneerselvam. (more...)
Syria decries 'aggression' as US launches cruise missiles
- April 07, 2017
In September 2013, Trump repeatedly took to Twitter to urge Obama to not to attack Syria after another chemical weapons attack. Washington ordered the assault after accusing Syria of carrying out a chemical attack against the town of Khan Sheikhun in the northwestern province of Idlib on Tuesday. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
In September 2013, Trump repeatedly took to Twitter to urge Obama to not to attack Syria after another chemical weapons attack. Washington ordered the assault after accusing Syria of carrying out a chemical attack against the town of Khan Sheikhun in the northwestern province of Idlib on Tuesday. (more...)
'To prevent and deter': Trump's statement on Syria strike
- April 07, 2017
The Obama administration threatened attacking Assad's forces for previous chemical weapons attacks, but never followed through. The Tomahawk missiles, launched from two warships in the Mediterranean Sea, targeted airstrips, hangars, control towers and ammunition areas in Sharyat, central Syria, according to officials. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
The Obama administration threatened attacking Assad's forces for previous chemical weapons attacks, but never followed through. The Tomahawk missiles, launched from two warships in the Mediterranean Sea, targeted airstrips, hangars, control towers and ammunition areas in Sharyat, central Syria, according to officials. (more...)
Trump, Xi look to navigate minefield in first summit
- April 07, 2017
Trade is trouble for Trump and during his campaign he slammed China for its currency manipulation to favour exports and threatened to slap massive tariffs on China if the United States fails to get adequate access to the Chinese market. That's why I oppose a Trans-Pacific Partnership. China accounts for the biggest share - about $310 billion - of the overall US trade deficit. The Bank of China's Singapore branch was implicated in a criminal case a year ago in Singapore in which a shipping ... (more...)
- April 07, 2017
Trade is trouble for Trump and during his campaign he slammed China for its currency manipulation to favour exports and threatened to slap massive tariffs on China if the United States fails to get adequate access to the Chinese market. That's why I oppose a Trans-Pacific Partnership. China accounts for the biggest share - about $310 billion - of the overall US trade deficit. The Bank of China's Singapore branch was implicated in a criminal case a year ago in Singapore in which a shipping ... (more...)
Oil at one-month high after US strikes in Syria rattle markets
- April 07, 2017
Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem said on Thursday that the Syrian recent airstrike on a rebel-held town in Idlib province in northwestern Syria struck a rebel depot containing chemical materials, denying that the air force fired toxic gas during the attack. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem said on Thursday that the Syrian recent airstrike on a rebel-held town in Idlib province in northwestern Syria struck a rebel depot containing chemical materials, denying that the air force fired toxic gas during the attack. (more...)
Israel to slow West Bank construction in deference to Trump's request
- April 07, 2017
This is the first time in over 20 years that Israeli government has chose to establish a new West Bank settlement. There was no immediate confirmation from Israeli or U.S. British Foreign Minister Boris Johnson said settlement building and expropriating Palestinian land violate global law and undermine the prospect of a two-state solution. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
This is the first time in over 20 years that Israeli government has chose to establish a new West Bank settlement. There was no immediate confirmation from Israeli or U.S. British Foreign Minister Boris Johnson said settlement building and expropriating Palestinian land violate global law and undermine the prospect of a two-state solution. (more...)
United defends decision to bar girls in leggings from flight
- April 07, 2017
According to Watts, the girls had to change or put a dress on over their trousers. Other celebrities and their followers threatened to stop flying with the airline. According to the policy, which was provided to CNNMoney by a United employee, "pass riders" aren't allowed to wear clothing that doesn't look "neat and professional". (more...)
- April 07, 2017
According to Watts, the girls had to change or put a dress on over their trousers. Other celebrities and their followers threatened to stop flying with the airline. According to the policy, which was provided to CNNMoney by a United employee, "pass riders" aren't allowed to wear clothing that doesn't look "neat and professional". (more...)
Chairman steps down from Russian hacking probe
- April 07, 2017
The suggestion was interpreted by the president as support for his claim, even though the FBI, Justice Department, and former Obama administration officials said they were not true. Nunes says the charges are false and politically motivated. He added that he thought it was in the best interest of the Congress and the committee for him to step aside, "despite the baselessness of the charges". (more...)
- April 07, 2017
The suggestion was interpreted by the president as support for his claim, even though the FBI, Justice Department, and former Obama administration officials said they were not true. Nunes says the charges are false and politically motivated. He added that he thought it was in the best interest of the Congress and the committee for him to step aside, "despite the baselessness of the charges". (more...)
Oxford beat Cambridge in the Boat Race
- April 07, 2017
By the first mile marker they had opened up a lead of 10 seconds and were left to race only against themselves and the clock, winning in a record time that was faster than their men's team past year. The Cambridge crew set a new course record of 18 minutes 33 seconds. Cambridge almost lost the advantage of the 1 station as Oxford worked hard, the boats close to clashing on several occasions. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
By the first mile marker they had opened up a lead of 10 seconds and were left to race only against themselves and the clock, winning in a record time that was faster than their men's team past year. The Cambridge crew set a new course record of 18 minutes 33 seconds. Cambridge almost lost the advantage of the 1 station as Oxford worked hard, the boats close to clashing on several occasions. (more...)
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