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Stockholm truck attack suspect is Uzbekistan-born man
- April 09, 2017
Mattias Karlsson, the party's parliamentary group leader, said Saturday that he feels "anger and sorrow but not shock" over Friday's attack. Eliasson said there were "clear similarities" to an attack last month in London in which six people died, including the assailant who drove a hired auto into pedestrians on a bridge. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Mattias Karlsson, the party's parliamentary group leader, said Saturday that he feels "anger and sorrow but not shock" over Friday's attack. Eliasson said there were "clear similarities" to an attack last month in London in which six people died, including the assailant who drove a hired auto into pedestrians on a bridge. (more...)
FIFA bans Lionel Messi for 4 qualifying games
- April 09, 2017
Argentina, the 2014 FIFA World Cup runner-up, is now third in South American World Cup qualifying, but sits just two points ahead of sixth place Chile. On Wednesday, AS passed along comments Messi made to Argentinian outlet La Nacion about the situation and he echoed the country's Football Association's explanation of the incident to FIFA . (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Argentina, the 2014 FIFA World Cup runner-up, is now third in South American World Cup qualifying, but sits just two points ahead of sixth place Chile. On Wednesday, AS passed along comments Messi made to Argentinian outlet La Nacion about the situation and he echoed the country's Football Association's explanation of the incident to FIFA . (more...)
Turkish foreign minister says Assad administration must be removed
- April 09, 2017
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's spokesman, Ibrahim Kalin, supported the U.S. missile strikes against the Shayrat airbase, saying they show that alleged chemical and conventional attacks targeting civilians won't " go unpunished ". Erdogan's spokesman Ibrahim Kalin earlier said the strike against the Sharyat airbase in Homs, northern Syria, was "a positive response" to the "war crimes" of the regime of Assad. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's spokesman, Ibrahim Kalin, supported the U.S. missile strikes against the Shayrat airbase, saying they show that alleged chemical and conventional attacks targeting civilians won't " go unpunished ". Erdogan's spokesman Ibrahim Kalin earlier said the strike against the Sharyat airbase in Homs, northern Syria, was "a positive response" to the "war crimes" of the regime of Assad. (more...)
China downplays U.S. missile strikes in Syria amid Trump-Xi meet
- April 09, 2017
The Florida summit has been somewhat overshadowed by Trump's decision to launch military action targeting the Syrian regime, in response to an apparent chemical attack. At a brief media appearance with Xi at his Florida resort of Mar-a-Lago, Trump said, "It is a great honour to have the president of China and his incredibly talented wife, a great, great celebrity in China, a great singer". (more...)
- April 09, 2017
The Florida summit has been somewhat overshadowed by Trump's decision to launch military action targeting the Syrian regime, in response to an apparent chemical attack. At a brief media appearance with Xi at his Florida resort of Mar-a-Lago, Trump said, "It is a great honour to have the president of China and his incredibly talented wife, a great, great celebrity in China, a great singer". (more...)
Russian Police Make Arrests Related to Subway Bombing
- April 09, 2017
The Investigative Committee, Russia's top criminal investigation agency, said investigators found other evidence in the apartment that will help in the case against the three suspects. The Russian news reports said three people were arrested. Putin has named the IS threat as one of the reasons behind Russia's military campaign in Syria in support of Syrian President Bashar Assad. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
The Investigative Committee, Russia's top criminal investigation agency, said investigators found other evidence in the apartment that will help in the case against the three suspects. The Russian news reports said three people were arrested. Putin has named the IS threat as one of the reasons behind Russia's military campaign in Syria in support of Syrian President Bashar Assad. (more...)
Spanish navy patrol ship made illegal incursion into British waters, Gibraltar says
- April 09, 2017
The British Foreign Office defended the decision to order the Spanish vessel, Infanta Cristina, out of Gibraltar's waters, describing the incident as an unlawful maritime incursion. Lord Howard repeatedly compared the situation to the Argentine invasion of the Falkland Islands that led to war with the United Kingdom in 1982. It comes the day after Spain's foreign affairs minister Alfonso Dastis called for calm from the United Kingdom following suggestions from former Tory party leader ... (more...)
- April 09, 2017
The British Foreign Office defended the decision to order the Spanish vessel, Infanta Cristina, out of Gibraltar's waters, describing the incident as an unlawful maritime incursion. Lord Howard repeatedly compared the situation to the Argentine invasion of the Falkland Islands that led to war with the United Kingdom in 1982. It comes the day after Spain's foreign affairs minister Alfonso Dastis called for calm from the United Kingdom following suggestions from former Tory party leader ... (more...)
Pence, Republicans wrap late health care meeting
- April 09, 2017
President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress lurched between repealing Obamacare or rewriting the USA tax code as their top priority, with House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan on Tuesday dampening White House hopes for a quick vote on healthcare legislation. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress lurched between repealing Obamacare or rewriting the USA tax code as their top priority, with House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan on Tuesday dampening White House hopes for a quick vote on healthcare legislation. (more...)
Twitter pulls lawsuit after feds drop summons for anonymous user's identity
- April 09, 2017
This comes one day after Twitter sued Uncle Sam to stop Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents from obtaining detailed account information on Alt_USCIS - the "rogue" account that portrays itself as a renegade insider within the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
This comes one day after Twitter sued Uncle Sam to stop Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents from obtaining detailed account information on Alt_USCIS - the "rogue" account that portrays itself as a renegade insider within the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. (more...)
Gas prices are on the move for Texas
- April 09, 2017
Others told Waldon they're more concerned that the 23 cent per gallon gas tax increase, which went into effect in November, goes toward road construction and improvements. That's much higher than the national average from a year ago, when motorists were paying $2.04. "This year we could be looking at another 20 to 40 cents from where we stand today", Patrick Dehaan with GasBuddy Said. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Others told Waldon they're more concerned that the 23 cent per gallon gas tax increase, which went into effect in November, goes toward road construction and improvements. That's much higher than the national average from a year ago, when motorists were paying $2.04. "This year we could be looking at another 20 to 40 cents from where we stand today", Patrick Dehaan with GasBuddy Said. (more...)
Stockholm lorry attack: "Technical device" found in driver seat
- April 09, 2017
Swedish prosecutors say man arrested for "terrorist crimes" after truck rammed into crowds in Stockholm, killing four . According to Hua, the Chinese Embassy in Sweden activated an emergency response mechanism immediately after the attack, and issued a safety warning. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Swedish prosecutors say man arrested for "terrorist crimes" after truck rammed into crowds in Stockholm, killing four . According to Hua, the Chinese Embassy in Sweden activated an emergency response mechanism immediately after the attack, and issued a safety warning. (more...)
British Foreign Secretary cancels Russian Federation trip post United States talks
- April 09, 2017
Russia, an ally of the Assad regime, said the strikes had "completely ruined" the relationship between Moscow and Washington. Russia intends to discuss global counter-terrorism with US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson during his upcoming visit next week, despite strained Russia-US ties, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharov said on Saturday. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Russia, an ally of the Assad regime, said the strikes had "completely ruined" the relationship between Moscow and Washington. Russia intends to discuss global counter-terrorism with US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson during his upcoming visit next week, despite strained Russia-US ties, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharov said on Saturday. (more...)
Alabama lawmakers appeal impeachment ruling
- April 09, 2017
The 7-0 decision by the high court allows impeachment proceedings to begin in the House of Representatives' Judiciary Committee on Monday. The Alabama Supreme Court issued a stay Saturday on a Temporary Restraining Order that would have delayed impeachment hearings against Gov. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
The 7-0 decision by the high court allows impeachment proceedings to begin in the House of Representatives' Judiciary Committee on Monday. The Alabama Supreme Court issued a stay Saturday on a Temporary Restraining Order that would have delayed impeachment hearings against Gov. (more...)
South Korea test fires home-developed 800km-range ballistic missile
- April 09, 2017
They also stressed that the North's unlawful ballistic missile development program poses a serious threat to the peace and security of the peninsula and East Asia, it added. Abe said the two leaders had agreed that North Korea's latest ballistic missile launch was "a risky provocation and a serious threat". "China has great influence over North Korea". (more...)
- April 09, 2017
They also stressed that the North's unlawful ballistic missile development program poses a serious threat to the peace and security of the peninsula and East Asia, it added. Abe said the two leaders had agreed that North Korea's latest ballistic missile launch was "a risky provocation and a serious threat". "China has great influence over North Korea". (more...)
Ferrari goes 1-2 in busy practice session at Chinese GP
- April 09, 2017
Only 14 cars set a time before the day's running was abandoned but neither Hamilton nor Vettel were among them, with both limiting their time out on track to nothing more than a pair of installation laps each. Daniel Ricciardo was fifth fastest for Red Bull , but 1.355s off the pace of Hamilton at the front. Hamilton later told reporters: "The track was absolutely fine and we could have run all day today with no issue it if weren't for the clouds". (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Only 14 cars set a time before the day's running was abandoned but neither Hamilton nor Vettel were among them, with both limiting their time out on track to nothing more than a pair of installation laps each. Daniel Ricciardo was fifth fastest for Red Bull , but 1.355s off the pace of Hamilton at the front. Hamilton later told reporters: "The track was absolutely fine and we could have run all day today with no issue it if weren't for the clouds". (more...)
Syrian regime warplanes launch raids from Syria base hit by US: monitor
- April 09, 2017
The Syrian presidency said a USmissile attack on a Syrian army air base in Homs had increased Syria's resolve to defeat insurgent groups, vowing to step up the pace of operations against them. Hassan Haj Ali, commander of the Free Idlib Army rebel group, which fights under the FSA umbrella, told Reuters the United States cruise missile strikes came at a "very important phase" and showed Syrians that "there is still humanity in this world". (more...)
- April 09, 2017
The Syrian presidency said a USmissile attack on a Syrian army air base in Homs had increased Syria's resolve to defeat insurgent groups, vowing to step up the pace of operations against them. Hassan Haj Ali, commander of the Free Idlib Army rebel group, which fights under the FSA umbrella, told Reuters the United States cruise missile strikes came at a "very important phase" and showed Syrians that "there is still humanity in this world". (more...)
Japan To Extend Sanctions Against North Korea Amid Nuclear Threat
- April 09, 2017
General Lori Robinson told lawmakers she was "extremely confident" of U.S. capability to intercept an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) bound for America, should North Korean leader Kim Jong Un succeed in developing that technology. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
General Lori Robinson told lawmakers she was "extremely confident" of U.S. capability to intercept an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) bound for America, should North Korean leader Kim Jong Un succeed in developing that technology. (more...)
House GOP pushing tax overhaul panned by NY officials
- April 09, 2017
The new tax options are being considered as a way to raise money as Trump's administration looks for ways to pay for his promised cuts in middle class and corporate taxes. House Speaker Paul Ryan said on Wednesday that the House, Senate and White House, all controlled by Republicans, "aren't on the same page yet on tax reform". (more...)
- April 09, 2017
The new tax options are being considered as a way to raise money as Trump's administration looks for ways to pay for his promised cuts in middle class and corporate taxes. House Speaker Paul Ryan said on Wednesday that the House, Senate and White House, all controlled by Republicans, "aren't on the same page yet on tax reform". (more...)
US soldier killed in action in Afghanistan
- April 09, 2017
The soldier's name hasn't been announced and no other information has been released. It is thought that in Afghanistan , the Sunni jihadist group is mostly based in Nangarhar and neighbouring Kunar province. The soldier was a special forces operator and was killed in the Achin district of Nangarhar province, Capt Salvin told Reuters separately. This is the first United States combat death in Afghanistan in 2017. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
The soldier's name hasn't been announced and no other information has been released. It is thought that in Afghanistan , the Sunni jihadist group is mostly based in Nangarhar and neighbouring Kunar province. The soldier was a special forces operator and was killed in the Achin district of Nangarhar province, Capt Salvin told Reuters separately. This is the first United States combat death in Afghanistan in 2017. (more...)
Schools close as manhunt continues for gun theft suspect
- April 09, 2017
Most were for traffic violations, though he has previously resisted arrest and once tried to disarm an officer, said Janesville Police Chief David Moore. The lockdown was initiated as a result of the circumstances that took place in Janesville where a local gun store was robbed and the suspect was believed to be targeting government officials and/or schools. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Most were for traffic violations, though he has previously resisted arrest and once tried to disarm an officer, said Janesville Police Chief David Moore. The lockdown was initiated as a result of the circumstances that took place in Janesville where a local gun store was robbed and the suspect was believed to be targeting government officials and/or schools. (more...)
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...)
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