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Issues at stake in Trump-China summit in Florida
- April 07, 2017
Mr Xi refused to speak to Mr Trump until he clarified that the policy which has defined US-China relations for four decades was in fact not in danger. Yet that was also far short of sabre-rattling for a trade war-and indeed there are other indications that Mr Trump, who once accused China of "raping" America's economy and promised to slap a 45% tariff on Chinese goods, is no longer prepared to risk the economic damage and turmoil such a measure would cause. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
Mr Xi refused to speak to Mr Trump until he clarified that the policy which has defined US-China relations for four decades was in fact not in danger. Yet that was also far short of sabre-rattling for a trade war-and indeed there are other indications that Mr Trump, who once accused China of "raping" America's economy and promised to slap a 45% tariff on Chinese goods, is no longer prepared to risk the economic damage and turmoil such a measure would cause. (more...)
Prosecutor to Hernandez jury: 'You know who the killer is'
- April 07, 2017
Hernandez, a former tight end for the New England Patriots, is charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of Safiro Furtado and Daniel de Abreu, two immigrants from Cape Verde who crossed paths with Hernandez briefly on July 16, 2012. "There is absolutely no evidence that Aaron Hernandez committed this crime", Baez said. Baez, who gained notice for winning Casey Anthony a not-guilty verdict in the 2011 trial concerning the 2008 death of her 2-year-old daughter, told the jury Thursday ... (more...)
- April 07, 2017
Hernandez, a former tight end for the New England Patriots, is charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of Safiro Furtado and Daniel de Abreu, two immigrants from Cape Verde who crossed paths with Hernandez briefly on July 16, 2012. "There is absolutely no evidence that Aaron Hernandez committed this crime", Baez said. Baez, who gained notice for winning Casey Anthony a not-guilty verdict in the 2011 trial concerning the 2008 death of her 2-year-old daughter, told the jury Thursday ... (more...)
Mike Flynn Hid Russian State Media Payments from the U.S. Government
- April 07, 2017
He noted that the initial filing was a draft and was not followed by consultations with federal ethics officials because Flynn left the administration just days after turning it in. "We should first acknowledge what a grave and momentous step it is for a former National Security Advisor to the President of the United States to ask for immunity from prosecution", Schiff, who later wen to the White House as part of the House's investigation, said in a statement. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
He noted that the initial filing was a draft and was not followed by consultations with federal ethics officials because Flynn left the administration just days after turning it in. "We should first acknowledge what a grave and momentous step it is for a former National Security Advisor to the President of the United States to ask for immunity from prosecution", Schiff, who later wen to the White House as part of the House's investigation, said in a statement. (more...)
Bannon Attends National Security Council Meeting After Being Removed From Committee
- April 07, 2017
Kushner and Bannon had been odd-couple allies, one fresh-faced, one grizzled, one politic, the other outrageous, in the last months of the campaign and during the transition. H.R. McMaster has since taken over Flynn's role. Anyway, the two men who right now are fighting tooth and nail for control of the United States of America are a 63-year-old movie producer-turned-nationalist blogger and a 36-year-old business school graduate. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
Kushner and Bannon had been odd-couple allies, one fresh-faced, one grizzled, one politic, the other outrageous, in the last months of the campaign and during the transition. H.R. McMaster has since taken over Flynn's role. Anyway, the two men who right now are fighting tooth and nail for control of the United States of America are a 63-year-old movie producer-turned-nationalist blogger and a 36-year-old business school graduate. (more...)
Bridge collapse latest: Crews work to re-open Piedmont Rd. by Monday
- April 07, 2017
Witnesses say troopers were telling cars to turn around on the bridge because they were concerned about its integrity. All other traffic on I-75 and I-85 northbound through the central part of downtown Atlanta will have to continue through the city to I-285, Atlanta's perimeter interstate highway. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
Witnesses say troopers were telling cars to turn around on the bridge because they were concerned about its integrity. All other traffic on I-75 and I-85 northbound through the central part of downtown Atlanta will have to continue through the city to I-285, Atlanta's perimeter interstate highway. (more...)
European scientists, officials warn against U.S. climate plan
- April 07, 2017
The Trump administration's plans drew praise from business groups and condemnation from environmental groups. Coal's use in US power plants has been falling for years in the face of stiff competition from natural gas . But many people in coal country are counting on the jobs that Trump has promised, and industry advocates praised his orders. That executive order came a month after Trump signed into law another attack on the environment, allowing coal companies to pour their sludge ... (more...)
- April 07, 2017
The Trump administration's plans drew praise from business groups and condemnation from environmental groups. Coal's use in US power plants has been falling for years in the face of stiff competition from natural gas . But many people in coal country are counting on the jobs that Trump has promised, and industry advocates praised his orders. That executive order came a month after Trump signed into law another attack on the environment, allowing coal companies to pour their sludge ... (more...)
Russian Federation calls for emergency United Nations meeting after U.S. strikes on Syria
- April 07, 2017
As for what punishment the president had in store for the Syrian leader, he wasn't sharing: "I'm not saying I'm doing anything one way or the other", Trump said. Trump, who had long said the top US priority in Syria should be to fight Islamic State, immediately ordered a list of options to punish Assad, according to senior officials who took part in the flurry of closed-door meetings that played out over two days. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
As for what punishment the president had in store for the Syrian leader, he wasn't sharing: "I'm not saying I'm doing anything one way or the other", Trump said. Trump, who had long said the top US priority in Syria should be to fight Islamic State, immediately ordered a list of options to punish Assad, according to senior officials who took part in the flurry of closed-door meetings that played out over two days. (more...)
Pink Star diamond most expensive jewel ever auctioned
- April 07, 2017
It previously went up for sale in 2013, where a potential buyer bid $109 Million, however the proposed buyer couldn't stump up the cash. The "fancy vivid" grade is given to the most precious and desirable pink diamonds, according to the website of auction house Sotheby's. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
It previously went up for sale in 2013, where a potential buyer bid $109 Million, however the proposed buyer couldn't stump up the cash. The "fancy vivid" grade is given to the most precious and desirable pink diamonds, according to the website of auction house Sotheby's. (more...)
Netanyahu: I support Trump's decision to bomb Syria
- April 07, 2017
US Navy guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) fires a tomahawk land attack missile in Mediterranean Sea which US Defense Department said was a part of cruise missile strike against Syria on April 7, 2017. Tonight I ordered a targeted military strike on the airfield in Syria from where the chemical attack was launched. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson earlier told reporters that there was "no role" for Bashar al-Assad in governing Syria. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
US Navy guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) fires a tomahawk land attack missile in Mediterranean Sea which US Defense Department said was a part of cruise missile strike against Syria on April 7, 2017. Tonight I ordered a targeted military strike on the airfield in Syria from where the chemical attack was launched. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson earlier told reporters that there was "no role" for Bashar al-Assad in governing Syria. (more...)
GOING NUCLEAR: Republicans Sweep Aside Filibuster To Confirm Gorsuch
- April 07, 2017
This isn't the first time Senate has changed the rules on confirming presidential nominees to court, but it is the biggest rule change when it comes to nominations to the Supreme Court specifically. Instead, McConnell kept Scalia's seat open, a calculation that is now paying off hugely for Republicans and Trump, who will be able to claim the biggest victory of his presidency to date if Gorsuch is confirmed as expected. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
This isn't the first time Senate has changed the rules on confirming presidential nominees to court, but it is the biggest rule change when it comes to nominations to the Supreme Court specifically. Instead, McConnell kept Scalia's seat open, a calculation that is now paying off hugely for Republicans and Trump, who will be able to claim the biggest victory of his presidency to date if Gorsuch is confirmed as expected. (more...)
'24' Fetches National award for debut technicians
- April 07, 2017
Get the complete list of National Film Awards Winner here. Malayalam star Mohanlal won a special jury award for his performances in " Pulimurugan ", " Janatha Garage " and " Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol ". Best Child Artist: Kunju Devam, Ardish Praveen, and Shaj Pathak. Best Environmental film - The tiger who crossed the line . The hashtag-#NationalFilmAwards-trended on Twitter on Friday after a host of film awards were announced by the jury members. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
Get the complete list of National Film Awards Winner here. Malayalam star Mohanlal won a special jury award for his performances in " Pulimurugan ", " Janatha Garage " and " Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol ". Best Child Artist: Kunju Devam, Ardish Praveen, and Shaj Pathak. Best Environmental film - The tiger who crossed the line . The hashtag-#NationalFilmAwards-trended on Twitter on Friday after a host of film awards were announced by the jury members. (more...)
Syria decries 'aggression' as United States launches cruise missiles
- April 07, 2017
President Donald Trump speaks at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., Thursday, after the USA fired a barrage of cruise missiles into Syria. He described the strike on Syria as being in the "vital national security interests of the United States to prevent and deter the spread and use of chemical weapons". (more...)
- April 07, 2017
President Donald Trump speaks at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., Thursday, after the USA fired a barrage of cruise missiles into Syria. He described the strike on Syria as being in the "vital national security interests of the United States to prevent and deter the spread and use of chemical weapons". (more...)
Top ANC leaders apologise for criticising Zuma
- April 07, 2017
He blew the whistle on the Gupta family making decisions on President Jacob Zuma's behalf, revealing he was offered golden handcuffs amounting to many millions of rands in exchange for working according to #Zupta instructions as a finance minister. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
He blew the whistle on the Gupta family making decisions on President Jacob Zuma's behalf, revealing he was offered golden handcuffs amounting to many millions of rands in exchange for working according to #Zupta instructions as a finance minister. (more...)
San Diegans fight to close the pay gap
- April 07, 2017
And on average, the wage gap is even wider for women of color than it is for white women. - Women made about 80 cents for every dollar men earned in 2015, according to USA government data. U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro speaking in April 2014 during a news conference in Washington, D.C.to mark Equal Pay Day. Making about 20-percent less than men at this point in the year for the same job, it would have been like those women were working for free. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
And on average, the wage gap is even wider for women of color than it is for white women. - Women made about 80 cents for every dollar men earned in 2015, according to USA government data. U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro speaking in April 2014 during a news conference in Washington, D.C.to mark Equal Pay Day. Making about 20-percent less than men at this point in the year for the same job, it would have been like those women were working for free. (more...)
Don Rickles' Toy Story co-stars remember late comedian
- April 07, 2017
Potato Head in three of Disney's Toy Story films. He also found late success as the voice of Mr. Potato Head in the Toy Story films, which were exceptional box office performers, and popped up frequently on late night talkshows. "Rest In Peace buddy". "The better one of us won", Colbert joked. He would appeared countless more times, haranguing Carson about not being invited more often or mocking his own love life. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
Potato Head in three of Disney's Toy Story films. He also found late success as the voice of Mr. Potato Head in the Toy Story films, which were exceptional box office performers, and popped up frequently on late night talkshows. "Rest In Peace buddy". "The better one of us won", Colbert joked. He would appeared countless more times, haranguing Carson about not being invited more often or mocking his own love life. (more...)
ISIL second-in-command reportedly killed in air strike
- April 07, 2017
A representative of Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR) confirmed to Sputnik that " routine " troop deployment announcements will stop under Donald Trump as U.S. Konashenkov highlighted a crucial difference between United States attacks in Mosul and Moscow's counter-terrorism mission in Aleppo, saying Russian Federation did not use its air force in the liberation of the Syrian city. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
A representative of Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR) confirmed to Sputnik that " routine " troop deployment announcements will stop under Donald Trump as U.S. Konashenkov highlighted a crucial difference between United States attacks in Mosul and Moscow's counter-terrorism mission in Aleppo, saying Russian Federation did not use its air force in the liberation of the Syrian city. (more...)
Trump calls House intel chair an 'honorable guy'
- April 07, 2017
Nunes said in his statement, "I will continue to fulfill all my other responsibilities as committee chairman, and I am requesting to speak to the ethics committee at the earliest possible opportunity in order to expedite the dismissal of these false claims". (more...)
- April 07, 2017
Nunes said in his statement, "I will continue to fulfill all my other responsibilities as committee chairman, and I am requesting to speak to the ethics committee at the earliest possible opportunity in order to expedite the dismissal of these false claims". (more...)
Dominant Denver beats Notre Dame 6-1 in Frozen Four semis
- April 07, 2017
Continuing one of the network's longest traditions, ESPN will televise Frozen Four for the 24th consecutive year from the United Center in Chicago. Notre Dame has a huge test ahead of them in playing Denver University. Denver (32-7-4) will face Minnesota-Duluth (28-6-7) for the championship Saturday, 6 P.M. Junior goaltender Cal Petersen has started 89 consecutive games in the Irish net dating back to a 5-1 win over ME on February 7, 2015. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
Continuing one of the network's longest traditions, ESPN will televise Frozen Four for the 24th consecutive year from the United Center in Chicago. Notre Dame has a huge test ahead of them in playing Denver University. Denver (32-7-4) will face Minnesota-Duluth (28-6-7) for the championship Saturday, 6 P.M. Junior goaltender Cal Petersen has started 89 consecutive games in the Irish net dating back to a 5-1 win over ME on February 7, 2015. (more...)
Two teens fall to their deaths from 18th-floor hotel balcony
- April 07, 2017
The hotel has 18 floors. The deaths are being investigated, but a police spokesperson told the newspaper that investigators do not suspect foul play at the time. "The principal, John Washburn , along with his staff and a crisis response team of additional counselors, are very involved following the protocols of notification and addressing to the needs of students as they process the shocking and heartbreaking news about the loss of two classmates", Britton writes in the release. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
The hotel has 18 floors. The deaths are being investigated, but a police spokesperson told the newspaper that investigators do not suspect foul play at the time. "The principal, John Washburn , along with his staff and a crisis response team of additional counselors, are very involved following the protocols of notification and addressing to the needs of students as they process the shocking and heartbreaking news about the loss of two classmates", Britton writes in the release. (more...)
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...)
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