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Petersburg bombing: Several people arrested, explosive defused during raid
- April 09, 2017
Petersburg station just half an hour before the blast. The city is still reeling from the bomb that ripped through the metro on Monday, killing 14 people. Akhbarzhon Dzhalilov, the 22-year-old whom investigators believe detonated a bomb on a train as it traveled between two central St. Petersburg subway stations, is an ethnic Uzbek who came to Russian Federation from the Central Asian country of Kyrgyzstan. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Petersburg station just half an hour before the blast. The city is still reeling from the bomb that ripped through the metro on Monday, killing 14 people. Akhbarzhon Dzhalilov, the 22-year-old whom investigators believe detonated a bomb on a train as it traveled between two central St. Petersburg subway stations, is an ethnic Uzbek who came to Russian Federation from the Central Asian country of Kyrgyzstan. (more...)
Trump spoke by phone with Saudi King Salman
- April 09, 2017
Officials say people were not targeted and the missiles hit their intended targets of the airfield and aircraft. The White House says that Trump spoke with South Korea's Acting President Hwang Kyo-Ahn about US strikes in Syria in retaliation for a suspected chemical attack by President Bashar Assad's government on civilians. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Officials say people were not targeted and the missiles hit their intended targets of the airfield and aircraft. The White House says that Trump spoke with South Korea's Acting President Hwang Kyo-Ahn about US strikes in Syria in retaliation for a suspected chemical attack by President Bashar Assad's government on civilians. (more...)
Devin Nunes steps down from US House probe on Russian Federation
- April 09, 2017
Allegations that Nunes mishandled classified information center on a controversial press conference late last month , when he described intelligence that he says showed routine, legal surveillance of foreign individuals accidentally picked up conversations with or about associates of President Trump. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Allegations that Nunes mishandled classified information center on a controversial press conference late last month , when he described intelligence that he says showed routine, legal surveillance of foreign individuals accidentally picked up conversations with or about associates of President Trump. (more...)
UN Security Council divided over U.S. attack on Syria base
- April 09, 2017
Intelligence sources point to the regime of President Bashar al-Assad as responsible for the attack, which was carried out by relatively sophisticated aircraft and followed up by an air attack on a hospital treating the wounded. "The United States took a very measured step last (Thursday) night", she said, concluding her defense of the US action. "It led to a series of atrocities in the (Middle East) region", added the rather emotional representative of Bolivia. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Intelligence sources point to the regime of President Bashar al-Assad as responsible for the attack, which was carried out by relatively sophisticated aircraft and followed up by an air attack on a hospital treating the wounded. "The United States took a very measured step last (Thursday) night", she said, concluding her defense of the US action. "It led to a series of atrocities in the (Middle East) region", added the rather emotional representative of Bolivia. (more...)
Syria was warned of USA strike threat, says Military source
- April 09, 2017
Initial reports suggested that 9 people were killed but later Talal Barazi, the governor of Homs province clarified that 9 wounded and 7 including 4 children were killed. In a separate report on the strikes, SANA claimed that the USA -led coalition had committed "dozens of massacres against the Syrians" which had left "dozens of civilians dead or injured". (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Initial reports suggested that 9 people were killed but later Talal Barazi, the governor of Homs province clarified that 9 wounded and 7 including 4 children were killed. In a separate report on the strikes, SANA claimed that the USA -led coalition had committed "dozens of massacres against the Syrians" which had left "dozens of civilians dead or injured". (more...)
Nikki Haley: Trump is 'not stopping me from beating up on Russia'
- April 09, 2017
When asked whether she believes Trump should publicly take a harder Russian Federation stance, she said: "Of course, he's got a lot of things he's doing". On other topics, Haley said the U.S.is also pressing China to take a firmer stand regarding North Korea's nuclear program. But, in her own view, she has a track record in shaking up staid, traditional government bodies. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
When asked whether she believes Trump should publicly take a harder Russian Federation stance, she said: "Of course, he's got a lot of things he's doing". On other topics, Haley said the U.S.is also pressing China to take a firmer stand regarding North Korea's nuclear program. But, in her own view, she has a track record in shaking up staid, traditional government bodies. (more...)
22-year-old bomber was behind St Petersburg attack: Russian Federation
- April 09, 2017
Russia's top investigative body said DNA evidence indicated that Jalilov also placed a bag containing a bomb at another subway station on April 3. Investigators gave no further details about Djalilov but his name and year of birth coincided with a statement from the Kyrgyz security services, which said earlier yesterday he was a naturalised Russian citizen originally from Kyrgyzstan. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Russia's top investigative body said DNA evidence indicated that Jalilov also placed a bag containing a bomb at another subway station on April 3. Investigators gave no further details about Djalilov but his name and year of birth coincided with a statement from the Kyrgyz security services, which said earlier yesterday he was a naturalised Russian citizen originally from Kyrgyzstan. (more...)
Friday of Protests in South Africa
- April 09, 2017
Gordhan, a person of Indian origin, has become a symbol of the fight against corruption for refusing to approve several projects that would allegedly benefit businessmen close to Zuma . The most controversial was the sacking of former finance minister Pravin Gordhan and his deputy Mcebisi Jonas . Around thirty thousand from all walks of life were reported to have assembled outside the Union buildings in Pretoria, many holding banners and placards. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Gordhan, a person of Indian origin, has become a symbol of the fight against corruption for refusing to approve several projects that would allegedly benefit businessmen close to Zuma . The most controversial was the sacking of former finance minister Pravin Gordhan and his deputy Mcebisi Jonas . Around thirty thousand from all walks of life were reported to have assembled outside the Union buildings in Pretoria, many holding banners and placards. (more...)
'Russia sought to hijack our democratic process'
- April 09, 2017
When asked if he had seen any links between Mr Trump and Russian interference, Mr Burr said: "We know that our challenge is to answer that question for the American people". The experts testified it was created to disrupt and undermine the 2016 US presidential election. Mark Warner, are committed to getting to the bottom of Russian interference in the US election and any possible collusion between President Trump , his aides and the Russian government. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
When asked if he had seen any links between Mr Trump and Russian interference, Mr Burr said: "We know that our challenge is to answer that question for the American people". The experts testified it was created to disrupt and undermine the 2016 US presidential election. Mark Warner, are committed to getting to the bottom of Russian interference in the US election and any possible collusion between President Trump , his aides and the Russian government. (more...)
Macron ahead of the other 10 candidates in French election
- April 09, 2017
The three-hour debate involves all 11 candidates, some of whom draw one per cent or less of support in polls, and a majority of which are against the EU. Macron and Le Pen are tied on 25 per cent in the April 23 first round of the election, although Macron would go on to beat Le Pen in the second round, a Le Monde/Cevipof opinion poll and a separate Ifop poll showed yesterday ahead of the debate. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
The three-hour debate involves all 11 candidates, some of whom draw one per cent or less of support in polls, and a majority of which are against the EU. Macron and Le Pen are tied on 25 per cent in the April 23 first round of the election, although Macron would go on to beat Le Pen in the second round, a Le Monde/Cevipof opinion poll and a separate Ifop poll showed yesterday ahead of the debate. (more...)
Shooting near South Florida mall leaves 1 dead
- April 09, 2017
The wounded were airlifted to the Ryder Trauma Center. Coral Gables Police said the scene has now been secured. Police did not offer an update on either victim's condition. More than a dozen police cars were parked outside the outdoor mall, which was ringed with crime scene tape. General manager Tim Hartog said some patrons ran inside and hid under tables while others rushed out the back door before police ordered the restaurant and nearby shops on lockdown. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
The wounded were airlifted to the Ryder Trauma Center. Coral Gables Police said the scene has now been secured. Police did not offer an update on either victim's condition. More than a dozen police cars were parked outside the outdoor mall, which was ringed with crime scene tape. General manager Tim Hartog said some patrons ran inside and hid under tables while others rushed out the back door before police ordered the restaurant and nearby shops on lockdown. (more...)
Syria strike muddies United States ties with Russian Federation
- April 09, 2017
They saw it as weakening U.S. deterrent credibility. "These sanctions are very important and we will use them the maximum effect". "The United States took a very measured step last night", Nikki Haley, the U.S. "We are prepared to do more, but we hope that will not be necessary", Ms Haley said at an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council. Military officials said the staining on the road around the blast site crater is indicative of a chemical weapons attack . (more...)
- April 09, 2017
They saw it as weakening U.S. deterrent credibility. "These sanctions are very important and we will use them the maximum effect". "The United States took a very measured step last night", Nikki Haley, the U.S. "We are prepared to do more, but we hope that will not be necessary", Ms Haley said at an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council. Military officials said the staining on the road around the blast site crater is indicative of a chemical weapons attack . (more...)
Civil Rights Groups Worried About Latest Police Reform Halt
- April 09, 2017
Almost 50 residents and advocates appeared before a federal court judge on Thursday to complain about mistreatment by this city's police officers and to urge the judge to approve federal oversight of the department, a day after the Justice Department expressed " grave concern" about moving forward and sought to delay the process. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Almost 50 residents and advocates appeared before a federal court judge on Thursday to complain about mistreatment by this city's police officers and to urge the judge to approve federal oversight of the department, a day after the Justice Department expressed " grave concern" about moving forward and sought to delay the process. (more...)
SpaceX set to make history by launching satellite on recycled rocket
- April 09, 2017
And, yeah I'm sort of at a loss for words, but it's really a great day. SpaceX has been circumspect about the extent to which this Falcon 9 first stage had to be refurbished for the reuse flight. Thursday will mark the first time SpaceX attempts to put one of those used rockets back in the air. This process now takes up to four months, but getting this time down is beneficial for both SpaceX and its customers. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
And, yeah I'm sort of at a loss for words, but it's really a great day. SpaceX has been circumspect about the extent to which this Falcon 9 first stage had to be refurbished for the reuse flight. Thursday will mark the first time SpaceX attempts to put one of those used rockets back in the air. This process now takes up to four months, but getting this time down is beneficial for both SpaceX and its customers. (more...)
ANC leaders activate plan to get rid of Zuma
- April 09, 2017
The league had accused Gordhan and the finance ministry of protecting white-owned monopoly capitalism. The deputy president said he had already expressed his dissatisfaction to Zuma . Zuma is also considering an offer to step down next year, at least 12 months before his term ends, in a deal with his opponents in the party, two senior sources said on Thursday. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
The league had accused Gordhan and the finance ministry of protecting white-owned monopoly capitalism. The deputy president said he had already expressed his dissatisfaction to Zuma . Zuma is also considering an offer to step down next year, at least 12 months before his term ends, in a deal with his opponents in the party, two senior sources said on Thursday. (more...)
Boris Johnson Cancels Trip To Moscow Over Situation In Syria
- April 09, 2017
Lavrov also said that the U.S.' claims accusing the Syrian regime of launching the chemical weapons attack in the Khan Shaykhun town of Idlib province on April 4 were "inaccurate and inconclusive". U.K. Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson on Saturday canceled a visit to Moscow scheduled for Monday over "developments in Syria" that "have changed the situation fundamentally". (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Lavrov also said that the U.S.' claims accusing the Syrian regime of launching the chemical weapons attack in the Khan Shaykhun town of Idlib province on April 4 were "inaccurate and inconclusive". U.K. Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson on Saturday canceled a visit to Moscow scheduled for Monday over "developments in Syria" that "have changed the situation fundamentally". (more...)
Hundreds expected to comment on Baltimore police reforms
- April 09, 2017
But Justice Department lawyer John Gore said Attorney General Jeff Sessions is anxious about whether the agreement "will achieve the goals of public safety and law enforcement while at the same time protecting civil rights". "I am bound to convey that the attorney general has some grave concerns about this particular decree and whether it will in fact achieves goal of improving policing, and improving public safety and strengthening civil rights", Deputy Assistant Attorney General John Gore, ... (more...)
- April 09, 2017
But Justice Department lawyer John Gore said Attorney General Jeff Sessions is anxious about whether the agreement "will achieve the goals of public safety and law enforcement while at the same time protecting civil rights". "I am bound to convey that the attorney general has some grave concerns about this particular decree and whether it will in fact achieves goal of improving policing, and improving public safety and strengthening civil rights", Deputy Assistant Attorney General John Gore, ... (more...)
Congress goes on break, Trump awaits big progress on agenda
- April 09, 2017
The public need not panic, however, about the bill's prospects. Those crafting Trumpcare 2.0 are considering eliminating important provisions that require insurance companies to cover essential health benefits , like emergency services and mental health treatment, and prevent them from jacking up premiums for people with pre-existing conditions. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
The public need not panic, however, about the bill's prospects. Those crafting Trumpcare 2.0 are considering eliminating important provisions that require insurance companies to cover essential health benefits , like emergency services and mental health treatment, and prevent them from jacking up premiums for people with pre-existing conditions. (more...)
New trade talks in sight as Trump-Xi meeting closes
- April 09, 2017
Trump strongly criticized China's trade policies and trade surplus over the USA throughout the presidential campaign and into the early days of his presidency, going so far as to sign an executive order to investigate the trade deficit with China last month. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Trump strongly criticized China's trade policies and trade surplus over the USA throughout the presidential campaign and into the early days of his presidency, going so far as to sign an executive order to investigate the trade deficit with China last month. (more...)
Not so silent night: Dallas emergency siren system hacked
- April 09, 2017
Emergency sirens across Dallas started blaring shortly before midnight Friday after an apparent system malfunction , and authorities estimated it would take hours to shut them all off. "We can state at this time that the City's siren system was hacked Friday night", says a city spokesperson. "We are putting in safeguards to ensure this type of hack does not happen again", the city said in a news release. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Emergency sirens across Dallas started blaring shortly before midnight Friday after an apparent system malfunction , and authorities estimated it would take hours to shut them all off. "We can state at this time that the City's siren system was hacked Friday night", says a city spokesperson. "We are putting in safeguards to ensure this type of hack does not happen again", the city said in a news release. (more...)
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