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Stockholm attack: Police arrest two after lorry ploughs into mall
- April 08, 2017
All government offices were locked down and the metro closed following the incident. US State Department spokesman Mark Toner offered condolences and said Washington was ready to provide any help it could to investigate "this brutal and senseless attack". (more...)
- April 08, 2017
All government offices were locked down and the metro closed following the incident. US State Department spokesman Mark Toner offered condolences and said Washington was ready to provide any help it could to investigate "this brutal and senseless attack". (more...)
Trump's strategist Steve Bannon dropped from National Security Council
- April 08, 2017
Critics of Bannon's role were anxious he would politicize a body traditionally viewed as a candid and nonpartisan source of national security information to the president. In its 27 January memorandum elevating Mr Bannon, the White House had also downgraded the military chiefs of staff, provoking widespread criticism in Washington's foreign policy and security establishment. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
Critics of Bannon's role were anxious he would politicize a body traditionally viewed as a candid and nonpartisan source of national security information to the president. In its 27 January memorandum elevating Mr Bannon, the White House had also downgraded the military chiefs of staff, provoking widespread criticism in Washington's foreign policy and security establishment. (more...)
Mcebisi Jonas resigns as ANC MP
- April 08, 2017
Cosatu, along with the South African Communist Party and the ANC, was at the forefront of the effort to dislodge white-minority rule in South Africa that led to non-racial elections in 1994. Zuma said on Tuesday in his first public comments since the reshuffle that people should remain calm. In a bid to reassure markets, Zuma said he expected the addition of "many young ministers" to "add renewed energy into Cabinet and the executive". (more...)
- April 08, 2017
Cosatu, along with the South African Communist Party and the ANC, was at the forefront of the effort to dislodge white-minority rule in South Africa that led to non-racial elections in 1994. Zuma said on Tuesday in his first public comments since the reshuffle that people should remain calm. In a bid to reassure markets, Zuma said he expected the addition of "many young ministers" to "add renewed energy into Cabinet and the executive". (more...)
USA probes whether Russian Federation took part in Syria chemical attack
- April 08, 2017
ORIGINAL STORY: Russia's envoy to the United Nations slammed the United States' missile attack on a Syrian airbase, calling "it a flagrant violation of global law and an act of aggression" in remarks at a UN Security Council meeting on Friday. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
ORIGINAL STORY: Russia's envoy to the United Nations slammed the United States' missile attack on a Syrian airbase, calling "it a flagrant violation of global law and an act of aggression" in remarks at a UN Security Council meeting on Friday. (more...)
Donald Trump explained U.S. position on THAAD to Xi Jinping: South Korea
- April 08, 2017
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross yesterday said the two sides agreed to speed up trade talks to help close a lopsided imbalance in China's favour, a common campaign-trail complaint of Trump's. First lady Melania Trump and Peng Liyuan (puhng LEE'-yoo-en), the wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping (shee jihn-peeng), visited a seventh-grade civics class at a Florida middle school. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross yesterday said the two sides agreed to speed up trade talks to help close a lopsided imbalance in China's favour, a common campaign-trail complaint of Trump's. First lady Melania Trump and Peng Liyuan (puhng LEE'-yoo-en), the wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping (shee jihn-peeng), visited a seventh-grade civics class at a Florida middle school. (more...)
Two held after Swedish truck attack kills 4
- April 08, 2017
But Radio Sweden reports that the Swedish Security Service says there is no confirmation the incident was an act of terrorism. The Swedish king, Carl XVI Gustaf, cut short a royal visit to Brazil to return to Sweden earlier than planned after the suspected terrorist attack. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
But Radio Sweden reports that the Swedish Security Service says there is no confirmation the incident was an act of terrorism. The Swedish king, Carl XVI Gustaf, cut short a royal visit to Brazil to return to Sweden earlier than planned after the suspected terrorist attack. (more...)
Trump ordered Syrian air strike before dinner with Xi
- April 08, 2017
He said that in mid-February, Government forces escalated their military operations in several areas of Damascus and Homs, recapturing Wadi Barada and al-Waar in Homs. Russia has suspended the memorandum of understanding on the prevention of flight safety incidents in Syria with the United States , which was signed in 2015, and called for a meeting of the UN Security Council in the wake of the USA missile strike, the Russian Foreign Ministry has said in a statement earlier. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
He said that in mid-February, Government forces escalated their military operations in several areas of Damascus and Homs, recapturing Wadi Barada and al-Waar in Homs. Russia has suspended the memorandum of understanding on the prevention of flight safety incidents in Syria with the United States , which was signed in 2015, and called for a meeting of the UN Security Council in the wake of the USA missile strike, the Russian Foreign Ministry has said in a statement earlier. (more...)
Time to fix the Affordable Care Act
- April 08, 2017
For example, Medicare administrative costs make up less than 2 percent of overall spending, while providing affordable and reliable assistance to pay for medical care. Only about a quarter of young people want "Obamacare" repealed. A vast majority of Americans want the Trump administration to try to find a way to save ObamaCare, according to a new poll released Tuesday. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
For example, Medicare administrative costs make up less than 2 percent of overall spending, while providing affordable and reliable assistance to pay for medical care. Only about a quarter of young people want "Obamacare" repealed. A vast majority of Americans want the Trump administration to try to find a way to save ObamaCare, according to a new poll released Tuesday. (more...)
Steve Bannon booted from the US National Security Council
- April 08, 2017
A White House official said that Mr Bannon was placed on the committee in part to monitor Mr Trump's first national security adviser Michael Flynn , and never attended a meeting. In January, Trump put Bannon on the NSC principals committee triggering criticism that the president was attempting to politicize the council. "This is just a natural evolution to ensure the National Security Council is organized in a way that best serves the president in resolving and making those hard ... (more...)
- April 08, 2017
A White House official said that Mr Bannon was placed on the committee in part to monitor Mr Trump's first national security adviser Michael Flynn , and never attended a meeting. In January, Trump put Bannon on the NSC principals committee triggering criticism that the president was attempting to politicize the council. "This is just a natural evolution to ensure the National Security Council is organized in a way that best serves the president in resolving and making those hard ... (more...)
US Unemployment Dips to 4.5 Percent, But Hiring Slows
- April 08, 2017
But in a year-over-year comparison, the Tulsa Metropolitan Statistical Area unemployment rate dropped a tenth of a percentage point, from 5.1 percent in February 2016 to 5 percent in February 2017, while Oklahoma City's remained steady, at 4.3 percent. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
But in a year-over-year comparison, the Tulsa Metropolitan Statistical Area unemployment rate dropped a tenth of a percentage point, from 5.1 percent in February 2016 to 5 percent in February 2017, while Oklahoma City's remained steady, at 4.3 percent. (more...)
Putin says US strikes on Syria illegal, harm US-Russia ties
- April 08, 2017
It's Mr Trump's first major military act since he was inaugurated as President in January, and it represents a huge shift in Washington's attitude towards Syria. It said the strikes were "intended to deter further attacks". Dr Shanahan said "something had to be done" about the use of chemical weapons. Foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying also said China opposed "the use of chemical weapons by any country, organisation or individual, in any circumstance and for any goal". (more...)
- April 08, 2017
It's Mr Trump's first major military act since he was inaugurated as President in January, and it represents a huge shift in Washington's attitude towards Syria. It said the strikes were "intended to deter further attacks". Dr Shanahan said "something had to be done" about the use of chemical weapons. Foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying also said China opposed "the use of chemical weapons by any country, organisation or individual, in any circumstance and for any goal". (more...)
Hillary Clinton disagrees with Trump's reason for ordering airstrikes on Syria
- April 08, 2017
Congress to launch an investigation into the matter. "The role that the United States plays in the world matters", Clinton said. Clinton also pointed to the GOP's failed legislation to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, which she called "somewhat gratifying", as proof of the party's hostility toward women. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
Congress to launch an investigation into the matter. "The role that the United States plays in the world matters", Clinton said. Clinton also pointed to the GOP's failed legislation to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, which she called "somewhat gratifying", as proof of the party's hostility toward women. (more...)
In Britain, Hopes for a 'Half-In' Brexit Deal Linger
- April 08, 2017
He said the message on phased negotiations should be that "the sooner we agree the principles of an orderly withdrawal, the sooner we can prepare our future relations in trade". "I really welcome the fact that the parliament and the (EU) Council have set that out as a first priority from the EU perspective as well", Walker said. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
He said the message on phased negotiations should be that "the sooner we agree the principles of an orderly withdrawal, the sooner we can prepare our future relations in trade". "I really welcome the fact that the parliament and the (EU) Council have set that out as a first priority from the EU perspective as well", Walker said. (more...)
Takeaways From the Fiduciary Rule Delay
- April 08, 2017
After months of uncertainty about the fate of its fiduciary rule and less than a week before its scheduled implementation date, the Department of Labor filed to delay the controversial regulation by 60 days, Reuters writes. In addition, many arguably cumbersome and onerous notification, documentary and similar requirements under the BIC exemption are put off from the original April 10, 2017 applicability date until January 1, 2018. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
After months of uncertainty about the fate of its fiduciary rule and less than a week before its scheduled implementation date, the Department of Labor filed to delay the controversial regulation by 60 days, Reuters writes. In addition, many arguably cumbersome and onerous notification, documentary and similar requirements under the BIC exemption are put off from the original April 10, 2017 applicability date until January 1, 2018. (more...)
Border apprehensions continue to fall under Trump
- April 08, 2017
The homeland security secretary also said there was "no way" he could provide an estimate for the wall's cost, not knowing what materials it will be made of, how high it will be, or other details about the structure's design. News of the dramatic decrease in arrests comes on the same day that proposals for Trump's border wall were due to the government. Kelly said he was consulting with U.S. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
The homeland security secretary also said there was "no way" he could provide an estimate for the wall's cost, not knowing what materials it will be made of, how high it will be, or other details about the structure's design. News of the dramatic decrease in arrests comes on the same day that proposals for Trump's border wall were due to the government. Kelly said he was consulting with U.S. (more...)
FM: China condemns chemical attacks in Syria, supports United Nations investigation
- April 08, 2017
Russia, which is providing troops and air support to the Assad government, condemned the US military action, calling it "aggression against a sovereign state", and said it was suspending a memorandum of understanding with the USA for flight safety over Syria. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
Russia, which is providing troops and air support to the Assad government, condemned the US military action, calling it "aggression against a sovereign state", and said it was suspending a memorandum of understanding with the USA for flight safety over Syria. (more...)
Fowler leads after major round for first time
- April 08, 2017
At the top of the leaderboard, there was a four-way tie, as first round leader Charley Hoffman failed to replicate his blistering day one form. Hoffman, who shot an otherworldly 65 on Thursday under hard conditions, survived a run of five bogeys in six holes to stay in a tie for the lead. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
At the top of the leaderboard, there was a four-way tie, as first round leader Charley Hoffman failed to replicate his blistering day one form. Hoffman, who shot an otherworldly 65 on Thursday under hard conditions, survived a run of five bogeys in six holes to stay in a tie for the lead. (more...)
Stolen truck kills 4 in Stockholm; Sweden calls it terror
- April 08, 2017
Sweden's health service raised the number of people being treated in hospitals for injuries to 10. A spokesman for German Chancellor Angela Merkel said: "Our thoughts go out to the people in Stockholm, to the injured, their relatives, rescuers and police". (more...)
- April 08, 2017
Sweden's health service raised the number of people being treated in hospitals for injuries to 10. A spokesman for German Chancellor Angela Merkel said: "Our thoughts go out to the people in Stockholm, to the injured, their relatives, rescuers and police". (more...)
United Nations secretary-general visits Iraq amid 'dire humanitarian situation'
- April 08, 2017
The mosque with its famous leaning minaret, which gave the city its nickname "al-Hadbaa" or "the hunchback", has a symbolic value as it was the place where IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi declared the cross-border "caliphate" in large areas in Iraq and Syria in his sole public appearance in July 2014. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
The mosque with its famous leaning minaret, which gave the city its nickname "al-Hadbaa" or "the hunchback", has a symbolic value as it was the place where IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi declared the cross-border "caliphate" in large areas in Iraq and Syria in his sole public appearance in July 2014. (more...)
Trump accuses Obama administration official of crime
- April 08, 2017
By any objective measure, that should be a major story. Rice had been invited on the PBS program to discuss Trump's unproven claim that Obama had tapped his phones at Trump Tower. Its unlawful use is espionage because the identity of Americans surveilled is top-secret - the highest level of classification. "Rice's denials don't add up", stated Fleitz. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
By any objective measure, that should be a major story. Rice had been invited on the PBS program to discuss Trump's unproven claim that Obama had tapped his phones at Trump Tower. Its unlawful use is espionage because the identity of Americans surveilled is top-secret - the highest level of classification. "Rice's denials don't add up", stated Fleitz. (more...)
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