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Backed fighters reach Islamic-State-held dam in Syria
- April 08, 2017
IS fighters are being opposed by both the Syrian government forces and the Turkish- and USA -led rebel troops. It is the first major acquisition for the group since US forces airlifted hundreds of SDF forces, as well as USA military advisers and US artillery, behind IS lines five days ago. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
IS fighters are being opposed by both the Syrian government forces and the Turkish- and USA -led rebel troops. It is the first major acquisition for the group since US forces airlifted hundreds of SDF forces, as well as USA military advisers and US artillery, behind IS lines five days ago. (more...)
Raytheon, Maker Of Syrian-Strike Tomahawk Missile, Up Following U.S. Attack
- April 08, 2017
News agencies have reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin believes the airstrikes are in violation of worldwide law and have "seriously damaged" relations between Russia and the United States. For Moscow, President Trump has been very much an unknown quantity. The war has driven half of Syrians from their homes, creating the world's worst refugee crisis. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
News agencies have reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin believes the airstrikes are in violation of worldwide law and have "seriously damaged" relations between Russia and the United States. For Moscow, President Trump has been very much an unknown quantity. The war has driven half of Syrians from their homes, creating the world's worst refugee crisis. (more...)
Court papers: Missing Tennessee student 'scared' of teacher
- April 08, 2017
The court papers ask Maury County Chancery Court to allow the family's lawyer to take depositions of people with information. Elizabeth's father, Anthony Thomas, pleaded for his daughter to come home and for Cummins to surrender to law enforcement. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
The court papers ask Maury County Chancery Court to allow the family's lawyer to take depositions of people with information. Elizabeth's father, Anthony Thomas, pleaded for his daughter to come home and for Cummins to surrender to law enforcement. (more...)
NM Rally Planned for Saturday's Health Care "Day of Action"
- April 08, 2017
The full AHCA is not expected to move to the House floor. People march in a "Save Obamacare" rally on the seventh anniversary of Obamacare's signing, in Los Angeles, California, U.S. The infighting among Republican lawmakers could not be resolved despite the White House mounting a serious effort. The Washington Post's Robert Costa reported that the meeting of White House officials including Vice President Mike Pence, White House chief of staff Reince Priebus, and chief strategist Steve ... (more...)
- April 08, 2017
The full AHCA is not expected to move to the House floor. People march in a "Save Obamacare" rally on the seventh anniversary of Obamacare's signing, in Los Angeles, California, U.S. The infighting among Republican lawmakers could not be resolved despite the White House mounting a serious effort. The Washington Post's Robert Costa reported that the meeting of White House officials including Vice President Mike Pence, White House chief of staff Reince Priebus, and chief strategist Steve ... (more...)
Dog Attacks on USPS Workers: San Diego Ranked 4th in Nation
- April 08, 2017
Nationwide, USPS says there were a total of 6,755 dog attacks on postal employees, more than 200 higher than in 2015. Online shoppers might joke that their habit only hurts their wallets, but it turns out, it could actually be hurting someone else: The number of mail carriers attacked by dogs is the highest it's been in three decades. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
Nationwide, USPS says there were a total of 6,755 dog attacks on postal employees, more than 200 higher than in 2015. Online shoppers might joke that their habit only hurts their wallets, but it turns out, it could actually be hurting someone else: The number of mail carriers attacked by dogs is the highest it's been in three decades. (more...)
Russia ups ante by freezing communications with U.S
- April 08, 2017
Russian government spokesman Dmitry Peskov called the US missile strikes "aggression against a sovereign state in violation of worldwide law" launched "under a far-fetched pretext". Syria denied using chemical weapons. Russia's military intervention in Syria has turned the balance of power in Assad's favor, and Moscow has used its veto power at the Security Council on several occasions to prevent sanctions against Damascus. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
Russian government spokesman Dmitry Peskov called the US missile strikes "aggression against a sovereign state in violation of worldwide law" launched "under a far-fetched pretext". Syria denied using chemical weapons. Russia's military intervention in Syria has turned the balance of power in Assad's favor, and Moscow has used its veto power at the Security Council on several occasions to prevent sanctions against Damascus. (more...)
Loan waiver promises need to be eschewed, says RBI
- April 08, 2017
He was replying to a question on the Uttar Pradesh government's announcement of waiver of farm loans worth over Rs 36,000 crore earlier this week. "If on account of this, overall government borrowings go up, yields on government bonds are also impacted". (more...)
- April 08, 2017
He was replying to a question on the Uttar Pradesh government's announcement of waiver of farm loans worth over Rs 36,000 crore earlier this week. "If on account of this, overall government borrowings go up, yields on government bonds are also impacted". (more...)
Prostitute deported to Canada after death of Google exec
- April 08, 2017
In a short statement, James Schwab - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Public Affairs Officer in San Francisco - said that Alix Tichelman had been ordered to be deported by a judge on Thursday. Tichelman has until May 8 to petition the verdict's review by the Board of Immigration Appeals, U.S. Office for Immigration Review spokeswoman Kathryn Mattingly said. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
In a short statement, James Schwab - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Public Affairs Officer in San Francisco - said that Alix Tichelman had been ordered to be deported by a judge on Thursday. Tichelman has until May 8 to petition the verdict's review by the Board of Immigration Appeals, U.S. Office for Immigration Review spokeswoman Kathryn Mattingly said. (more...)
LAUNCH: Mitch McConnell Just Turned The Nuclear Key On Gorsuch
- April 08, 2017
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-New York, had attempted to delay the effort to change the rules until after the two-week congressional recess, but failed to secure enough votes to proceed that way. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell triggered the procedures when he stood at his desk and addressed the Senate parliamentarian, who can be compared to a referee and maintainer of precedent. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-New York, had attempted to delay the effort to change the rules until after the two-week congressional recess, but failed to secure enough votes to proceed that way. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell triggered the procedures when he stood at his desk and addressed the Senate parliamentarian, who can be compared to a referee and maintainer of precedent. (more...)
Weather threat increasing for area
- April 08, 2017
In Georgia, National Weather Service meteorologist Laura Belanger said about 75 percent of the state could experience severe weather beginning at daybreak and see it increase after 2 p.m. The first round of severe storms is winding down, but another round is possible by early Thursday. A tornado watch remains in effect for many counties around the tri-state junction and interior south Georgia until 8:00 tonight. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
In Georgia, National Weather Service meteorologist Laura Belanger said about 75 percent of the state could experience severe weather beginning at daybreak and see it increase after 2 p.m. The first round of severe storms is winding down, but another round is possible by early Thursday. A tornado watch remains in effect for many counties around the tri-state junction and interior south Georgia until 8:00 tonight. (more...)
Bangladesh PM arrives, Modi welcomes her
- April 08, 2017
Further, as one Chinese media report puts it, Bangladeshi military leaders do not wish to buy defense weapons from India given the latter's own heavy dependence on other countries and because they see Indian weapons as not being of sufficiently high-quality . (more...)
- April 08, 2017
Further, as one Chinese media report puts it, Bangladeshi military leaders do not wish to buy defense weapons from India given the latter's own heavy dependence on other countries and because they see Indian weapons as not being of sufficiently high-quality . (more...)
US routs Germany 11-0, sets up matchup with Canada for gold
- April 08, 2017
On Thursday, they'll try to repeat that feat in the semifinals, with a spot in the championship game at stake. But Canada's loss, which followed a 2-0 blanking by Team USA, in the host team's emotional Friday opener is, in some ways, even better news for the game than their rivals' win at the bargaining table. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
On Thursday, they'll try to repeat that feat in the semifinals, with a spot in the championship game at stake. But Canada's loss, which followed a 2-0 blanking by Team USA, in the host team's emotional Friday opener is, in some ways, even better news for the game than their rivals' win at the bargaining table. (more...)
4 killed in Stockholm truck attack described as terrorism
- April 08, 2017
He was shot dead by police. Swedish broadcaster SVT reported that shots have been fired, and people continue to flee the scene. Four people died and 15 were injured, according to police . Three weeks ago, a man attacked the Westminster area of London, driving through a crowd of people to get there. Two people were also said to have been stabbed. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
He was shot dead by police. Swedish broadcaster SVT reported that shots have been fired, and people continue to flee the scene. Four people died and 15 were injured, according to police . Three weeks ago, a man attacked the Westminster area of London, driving through a crowd of people to get there. Two people were also said to have been stabbed. (more...)
Abdullah welcomes Trump engagement in Israel-Palestinian peace
- April 08, 2017
Responding to a reported Israeli proposal to build a railway network linking Israel with Jordan and Saudi Arabia, the source said, "Not true". Israel has balked, among other things, at the envisioned scope of withdrawal from the lands it captured in 1967 and unsuccessfully sought to renegotiate the initial proposal. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
Responding to a reported Israeli proposal to build a railway network linking Israel with Jordan and Saudi Arabia, the source said, "Not true". Israel has balked, among other things, at the envisioned scope of withdrawal from the lands it captured in 1967 and unsuccessfully sought to renegotiate the initial proposal. (more...)
Xi stops in Alaska on way back to China
- April 08, 2017
The two days of talks at Trump's private estate in Florida were expected to focus on what Trump has elaborated as China's unfair trade practices and inadequate efforts to halt North Korea's nuclear weapons and missile program. Later, they plan a business meeting and dinner at a downtown Anchorage hotel before Xi returns to the airport for the 4,000-mile trip to Beijing. Chinese state media reported late Thursday that Trump has accepted Xi's invitation to visit China this year. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
The two days of talks at Trump's private estate in Florida were expected to focus on what Trump has elaborated as China's unfair trade practices and inadequate efforts to halt North Korea's nuclear weapons and missile program. Later, they plan a business meeting and dinner at a downtown Anchorage hotel before Xi returns to the airport for the 4,000-mile trip to Beijing. Chinese state media reported late Thursday that Trump has accepted Xi's invitation to visit China this year. (more...)
Jared Kushner omits some foreign contacts on security form
- April 08, 2017
Yes, it helps that his father-in-law is the boss, though the White House has denied that nepotism plays a role. Bannon has made it clear he doesn't approve of Kushner who, before he joined his father-in-law's presidential campaign, was a lifelong liberal and a Democratic donor. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
Yes, it helps that his father-in-law is the boss, though the White House has denied that nepotism plays a role. Bannon has made it clear he doesn't approve of Kushner who, before he joined his father-in-law's presidential campaign, was a lifelong liberal and a Democratic donor. (more...)
Nicola Sturgeon praises Hillary Clinton before getting selfie with her
- April 08, 2017
Speaking in her first public interview since losing the USA election in November previous year, Ms Clinton said Syrian president Bashar al-Assad's aerial power had been the key component behind widespread civilian deaths since the start of the civil war in 2011. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
Speaking in her first public interview since losing the USA election in November previous year, Ms Clinton said Syrian president Bashar al-Assad's aerial power had been the key component behind widespread civilian deaths since the start of the civil war in 2011. (more...)
Sympathy for Sweden after attack in Stockholm
- April 08, 2017
The stolen beer truck travelled for more than 500 metres along a main pedestrian street known as the Drottninggatan before it smashed into a crowd outside the upscale Ahlens department store about 3pm. In a statement, Swedish police said they could not exclude that the Stockholm incident was an act of terror based on other events in Europe. "I couldn't see if anyone was driving but it was out of control". (more...)
- April 08, 2017
The stolen beer truck travelled for more than 500 metres along a main pedestrian street known as the Drottninggatan before it smashed into a crowd outside the upscale Ahlens department store about 3pm. In a statement, Swedish police said they could not exclude that the Stockholm incident was an act of terror based on other events in Europe. "I couldn't see if anyone was driving but it was out of control". (more...)
The Senate Confirmed Neil Gorsuch as a Supreme Court Justice
- April 08, 2017
But unfortunately, even Senate Democrats who issued a half-throated vote for Gorsuch in the end, refused to vote with the Majority to invoke the so-called "nuclear option" - a display of solidarity meant to appease the Warren/Sanders faction of the Democrat party. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
But unfortunately, even Senate Democrats who issued a half-throated vote for Gorsuch in the end, refused to vote with the Majority to invoke the so-called "nuclear option" - a display of solidarity meant to appease the Warren/Sanders faction of the Democrat party. (more...)
United States strikes in Syria 'in violation of worldwide norms'
- April 08, 2017
President Trump - who ran a presidential campaign excoriating interventionism, ridiculed the idea of action in Syria, voiced confidence we could leave Bashar al-Assad in place and reintroduced the noxious 1930s "America First" rhetoric - when confronted with the real world threw away all that refuse and launched a retaliatory missile strike on the airfield from which planes carrying sarin gas took off earlier in the week. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
President Trump - who ran a presidential campaign excoriating interventionism, ridiculed the idea of action in Syria, voiced confidence we could leave Bashar al-Assad in place and reintroduced the noxious 1930s "America First" rhetoric - when confronted with the real world threw away all that refuse and launched a retaliatory missile strike on the airfield from which planes carrying sarin gas took off earlier in the week. (more...)
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