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Bannon is at Trump's table -- but slipping further away
- April 08, 2017
A day after President Trump's chief strategist Steve Bannon was removed from the National Security Council, reports today suggest the administration could be seeking to replace Chief of Staff Reince Priebus, according to Axios . One Trump confidant predicted: "Bannon will likely be gone soon". Bannon reportedly did not support the strike on a Syrian airfield that the US carried out Thursday night in response to a chemical attack Trump has blamed on the Syrian government. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
A day after President Trump's chief strategist Steve Bannon was removed from the National Security Council, reports today suggest the administration could be seeking to replace Chief of Staff Reince Priebus, according to Axios . One Trump confidant predicted: "Bannon will likely be gone soon". Bannon reportedly did not support the strike on a Syrian airfield that the US carried out Thursday night in response to a chemical attack Trump has blamed on the Syrian government. (more...)
U.S. Launches Missile Strike on Syria in Response to Gas Attack
- April 08, 2017
USA warships fired a barrage of cruise missiles at a Syrian air base in response to what President Trump called a "barbaric" chemical attack he blamed on Assad's government. In fact, the prime minister and the government of Canada seem to have been out of the loop on this action by the United States. Atlantic Editor-in-Chief Jeffrey Goldberg draws on his 2016 interview with President Barack Obama to explain the differences between the decisions made to date by Obama and Trump. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
USA warships fired a barrage of cruise missiles at a Syrian air base in response to what President Trump called a "barbaric" chemical attack he blamed on Assad's government. In fact, the prime minister and the government of Canada seem to have been out of the loop on this action by the United States. Atlantic Editor-in-Chief Jeffrey Goldberg draws on his 2016 interview with President Barack Obama to explain the differences between the decisions made to date by Obama and Trump. (more...)
The tiny British territory of Gibraltar has become the next Brexit battleground
- April 08, 2017
She told reporters the fraught talk over Gibraltar - a tiny chunk of land contiguous with Spain but controlled by the United Kingdom - is merely part and parcel of British negotiations to leave the European Union . "And I am absolutely certain our current prime minister will show the same resolve in Gibraltar". British and Dutch forces captured Gibraltar from Spain in 1704 during the War of the Spanish Succession, and Spain ceded Gibraltar to Britain in the 1713 Treaty of Utrecht at the ... (more...)
- April 08, 2017
She told reporters the fraught talk over Gibraltar - a tiny chunk of land contiguous with Spain but controlled by the United Kingdom - is merely part and parcel of British negotiations to leave the European Union . "And I am absolutely certain our current prime minister will show the same resolve in Gibraltar". British and Dutch forces captured Gibraltar from Spain in 1704 during the War of the Spanish Succession, and Spain ceded Gibraltar to Britain in the 1713 Treaty of Utrecht at the ... (more...)
What Are Analysts Report About Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK)
- April 08, 2017
The average analysts gave this company a mean recommendation of 2.30. Among 27 analysts covering Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NYSE:CHK), 6 have Buy rating, 4 Sell and 17 Hold. In other Chesapeake Energy news, Director Archie W. Dunham bought 500,000 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Wednesday, March 8th. The Company also controls EnLink Midstream Partners, L.P. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
The average analysts gave this company a mean recommendation of 2.30. Among 27 analysts covering Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NYSE:CHK), 6 have Buy rating, 4 Sell and 17 Hold. In other Chesapeake Energy news, Director Archie W. Dunham bought 500,000 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Wednesday, March 8th. The Company also controls EnLink Midstream Partners, L.P. (more...)
Trump Says Progress Made in US-China Relations During Xi Visit
- April 08, 2017
The comments come as the two leaders wrapped up a Florida summit, and signal a U-turn from his anti-China rhetoric on the campaign trail a year ago. The Secretary of State said the U.S was hopeful that China would "find ways to exercise influence over North Korea's actions to dismantle their nuclear weapons and their missile technology programs". (more...)
- April 08, 2017
The comments come as the two leaders wrapped up a Florida summit, and signal a U-turn from his anti-China rhetoric on the campaign trail a year ago. The Secretary of State said the U.S was hopeful that China would "find ways to exercise influence over North Korea's actions to dismantle their nuclear weapons and their missile technology programs". (more...)
Pakistani police kill 10 militants in eastern Lahore city
- April 08, 2017
The CTD sources said that the dead terrorists were involved in February 13, 2017 suicide attack on Lahore's Mall Road. According to a Counter Terrorism Department spokesman, a team from Lahore was taking five arrested suspects including Haq to Manawan when they were attacked by nine other "terrorists". (more...)
- April 08, 2017
The CTD sources said that the dead terrorists were involved in February 13, 2017 suicide attack on Lahore's Mall Road. According to a Counter Terrorism Department spokesman, a team from Lahore was taking five arrested suspects including Haq to Manawan when they were attacked by nine other "terrorists". (more...)
Trump, Xi at Mar-a-Lago for high-stakes summit
- April 08, 2017
President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese leader Xi Jinping to his luxurious South Florida resort on Thursday to start a two-day summit that is expected to produce talks on issues like North Korea and trade. The bilateral investment treaty mentioned by Xi, talks on which began during former president George W. Bush's administration and resumed under Barack Obama, has received little attention since Trump took office. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese leader Xi Jinping to his luxurious South Florida resort on Thursday to start a two-day summit that is expected to produce talks on issues like North Korea and trade. The bilateral investment treaty mentioned by Xi, talks on which began during former president George W. Bush's administration and resumed under Barack Obama, has received little attention since Trump took office. (more...)
Haley Says Russia Was 'Certainly' Involved in US Election
- April 08, 2017
US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley today said Russian Federation was "certainly" involved in the US presidential election a year ago and the matter would be addressed once the probe is completed. "You pick and choose your battles", she said. That's what they're doing with me. While Haley is pressing for a human rights discussion April 18, two other permanent members, Russian Federation and China, are not interested, meaning the idea might have to come to a vote to see if the required nine ... (more...)
- April 08, 2017
US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley today said Russian Federation was "certainly" involved in the US presidential election a year ago and the matter would be addressed once the probe is completed. "You pick and choose your battles", she said. That's what they're doing with me. While Haley is pressing for a human rights discussion April 18, two other permanent members, Russian Federation and China, are not interested, meaning the idea might have to come to a vote to see if the required nine ... (more...)
Manhandled by Cops, Jishnu Pranoy's Parents Begin Hungerstrike In Hospital
- April 08, 2017
Opposition leader in the assembly Ramesh Chennithala, meanwhile flayed CPI (M) and demanded that the government explain if it was its policy to drag Jishnus mother on the road. Public sympathy is growing for Mahija in her home district Kozhikode, where her daughter's fast entered the third day. Though a preliminary report was submitted to state police chief on Thursday, a top-level meeting of police officials chose to probe in detail whether outsiders had any role in the whole incident. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
Opposition leader in the assembly Ramesh Chennithala, meanwhile flayed CPI (M) and demanded that the government explain if it was its policy to drag Jishnus mother on the road. Public sympathy is growing for Mahija in her home district Kozhikode, where her daughter's fast entered the third day. Though a preliminary report was submitted to state police chief on Thursday, a top-level meeting of police officials chose to probe in detail whether outsiders had any role in the whole incident. (more...)
White House talks progress on reviving long-shot health bill
- April 08, 2017
Congress leaves town in days for a two-week recess, when lawmakers could face antagonistic grilling from voters at town hall meetings and the entire GOP drive might lose momentum. The issues still separating them include insurance regulations. The White House offers got an uneven reception earlier Tuesday from GOP moderates and conservatives, leaving prospects shaky that the party could salvage one of its leading legislative priorities. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
Congress leaves town in days for a two-week recess, when lawmakers could face antagonistic grilling from voters at town hall meetings and the entire GOP drive might lose momentum. The issues still separating them include insurance regulations. The White House offers got an uneven reception earlier Tuesday from GOP moderates and conservatives, leaving prospects shaky that the party could salvage one of its leading legislative priorities. (more...)
Thousands of protesters march across South Africa demanding President Zuma's removal
- April 08, 2017
In the capital, Pretoria (also known as Tshwane), thousands of protesters marched to the government headquarters, the Union Buildings. Mr. Zuma's fight for survival is inflicting heavy damage on South Africa's economy, with fresh predictions of near-zero growth after Fitch Ratings decided on Friday to follow S&P in downgrading the country's rating into the junk category. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
In the capital, Pretoria (also known as Tshwane), thousands of protesters marched to the government headquarters, the Union Buildings. Mr. Zuma's fight for survival is inflicting heavy damage on South Africa's economy, with fresh predictions of near-zero growth after Fitch Ratings decided on Friday to follow S&P in downgrading the country's rating into the junk category. (more...)
West Virginia lawmakers vote to add addiction treatment beds
- April 08, 2017
With the legislative countdown clock clicking down to its final hours tonight, West Virginia House and Senate leadership was negotiating Friday evening in hopes of coming up with a compromise between the House's $4.24 billion budget bill and the Senate's no-tax $4.102 billion option that makes major cuts to higher education, public education and health programs. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
With the legislative countdown clock clicking down to its final hours tonight, West Virginia House and Senate leadership was negotiating Friday evening in hopes of coming up with a compromise between the House's $4.24 billion budget bill and the Senate's no-tax $4.102 billion option that makes major cuts to higher education, public education and health programs. (more...)
Greece Clears A Bailout Hurdle
- April 08, 2017
Dijsselbloem said the Greek government accepted to reduce pensions in 2019 and lower tax breaks in 2020 in return for a bailout payment despite widespread public opposition to the new measures. An agreement among eurozone ministers would go a long way towards getting the International Monetary Fund on board as a financial partner in the bailout, a major demand of Germany, Greece's biggest lender. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
Dijsselbloem said the Greek government accepted to reduce pensions in 2019 and lower tax breaks in 2020 in return for a bailout payment despite widespread public opposition to the new measures. An agreement among eurozone ministers would go a long way towards getting the International Monetary Fund on board as a financial partner in the bailout, a major demand of Germany, Greece's biggest lender. (more...)
London attack: Khalid Masood's wife condemns his actions
- April 08, 2017
And 75-year-old retired window cleaner Leslie Rhodes died a day after the attack in Kings College Hospital from head injuries. Police officer Keith Palmer, 48, was stabbed to death by Muslim convert Khalid Masood in the grounds of the Palace of Westminster last Wednesday. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
And 75-year-old retired window cleaner Leslie Rhodes died a day after the attack in Kings College Hospital from head injuries. Police officer Keith Palmer, 48, was stabbed to death by Muslim convert Khalid Masood in the grounds of the Palace of Westminster last Wednesday. (more...)
Children killed in U.S. airstrikes, claims Syrian state media
- April 08, 2017
The strikes also risk thrusting the USA deeper into an intractable conflict that his predecessor spent years trying to avoid. President Donald Trump on Thursday said Assad "choked out the lives of helpless men, women and children" during a chemical attack that killed about 80 people the town of Khan Sheikhoun earlier this week. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
The strikes also risk thrusting the USA deeper into an intractable conflict that his predecessor spent years trying to avoid. President Donald Trump on Thursday said Assad "choked out the lives of helpless men, women and children" during a chemical attack that killed about 80 people the town of Khan Sheikhoun earlier this week. (more...)
Top official in South Africa's ANC has 'reservations' over Gordhan removal
- April 08, 2017
Before this week, the rand had strengthened more than 20% in a year. According to deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa and other political allies, Zuma fired the finance minister on the basis of an " intelligence report " claiming the finance team was looking to collaborate with investors to overthrow the government. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
Before this week, the rand had strengthened more than 20% in a year. According to deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa and other political allies, Zuma fired the finance minister on the basis of an " intelligence report " claiming the finance team was looking to collaborate with investors to overthrow the government. (more...)
Fight over motive as ex-NFL star's murder trial ends
- April 08, 2017
BOSTON (AP) - Jurors in the double murder trial of ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez are set to hear closing arguments after more than a month of testimony about a crime prosecutors that say was fueled by anger over a spilled drink. He said Hernandez became enraged after one of the men had accidentally bumped into Hernandez at a nightclub and spilled his drink. Hernandez was allegedly a passenger in a auto driven later that night by Bradley, who was told to follow a vehicle containing the two men. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
BOSTON (AP) - Jurors in the double murder trial of ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez are set to hear closing arguments after more than a month of testimony about a crime prosecutors that say was fueled by anger over a spilled drink. He said Hernandez became enraged after one of the men had accidentally bumped into Hernandez at a nightclub and spilled his drink. Hernandez was allegedly a passenger in a auto driven later that night by Bradley, who was told to follow a vehicle containing the two men. (more...)
Gorsuch confirmed; Capito, Manchin with majority
- April 08, 2017
The 60-vote filibuster requirement on Supreme Court nominees was effectively gone, and with it the last vestige of bipartisanship on presidential nominees in an increasingly polarized Senate. Joe Biden - that Democrats set long ago, when the shoe was on the other foot in the past year of Republican presidencies. In 2013, former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid used the nuclear option for lower court and executive branch nominees . (more...)
- April 08, 2017
The 60-vote filibuster requirement on Supreme Court nominees was effectively gone, and with it the last vestige of bipartisanship on presidential nominees in an increasingly polarized Senate. Joe Biden - that Democrats set long ago, when the shoe was on the other foot in the past year of Republican presidencies. In 2013, former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid used the nuclear option for lower court and executive branch nominees . (more...)
At least two dead after truck attack in central Stockholm: PM
- April 08, 2017
Another eyewitness, Jan Granroth, told Aftonbladet that he was in a nearby shoe store when he heard the screams. "He mowed down eight people there and I saw four bodies a little further away". Police said Stockholm's Central Station is closed and are urging people to avoid the area around Sergels torg square. "He came from Olof Palmes Street and drove down to Drottninggatan", Durango told CNN in a phone interview. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
Another eyewitness, Jan Granroth, told Aftonbladet that he was in a nearby shoe store when he heard the screams. "He mowed down eight people there and I saw four bodies a little further away". Police said Stockholm's Central Station is closed and are urging people to avoid the area around Sergels torg square. "He came from Olof Palmes Street and drove down to Drottninggatan", Durango told CNN in a phone interview. (more...)
Ferrari and Vettel Win in Australia
- April 08, 2017
It just went from bad to worse for the amiable Red Bull driver who crashed in qualifying, copped a grid penalty, started the race from pit lane, before his vehicle stopped on lap 29 of his 58-lap home GP. It wasn't a great race for the lead, or indeed for anything other than 10th place, where a really hot scrap between Fernando Alonso's unloved McLaren Honda, F r e n c h m a n Esteban Ocon's Force India and G er ma n Ni c o Hu l k e n b e r g ' s Renault. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
It just went from bad to worse for the amiable Red Bull driver who crashed in qualifying, copped a grid penalty, started the race from pit lane, before his vehicle stopped on lap 29 of his 58-lap home GP. It wasn't a great race for the lead, or indeed for anything other than 10th place, where a really hot scrap between Fernando Alonso's unloved McLaren Honda, F r e n c h m a n Esteban Ocon's Force India and G er ma n Ni c o Hu l k e n b e r g ' s Renault. (more...)
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