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Fowler joins 4-way tie for Masters lead
- April 09, 2017
Fowler and Pieters will be in front of them at 1:50 p.m. Hoffman was in this position in 2015, playing in final group of the third round with Jordan Spieth. Garcia's 70, his third under-par round of the week, was a rarity for him on a Saturday at Augusta. Garcia is now 37 and still waiting for that first major crown. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Fowler and Pieters will be in front of them at 1:50 p.m. Hoffman was in this position in 2015, playing in final group of the third round with Jordan Spieth. Garcia's 70, his third under-par round of the week, was a rarity for him on a Saturday at Augusta. Garcia is now 37 and still waiting for that first major crown. (more...)
PM sends strong message to Pakistan: 'Shun terror for friendship'
- April 09, 2017
The two countries also signed a historic civil nuclear cooperation agreement while Modi assured Sheikh Hasina of an "early solution" to the Teesta waters sharing issue. India and Bangladesh on Saturday demonstrated strong commitment towards "fraternal" relationship based on cooperation and connectivity to send a message to Pakistan with which both of them have fraternal ties anchored in history but have strained relations in the present. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
The two countries also signed a historic civil nuclear cooperation agreement while Modi assured Sheikh Hasina of an "early solution" to the Teesta waters sharing issue. India and Bangladesh on Saturday demonstrated strong commitment towards "fraternal" relationship based on cooperation and connectivity to send a message to Pakistan with which both of them have fraternal ties anchored in history but have strained relations in the present. (more...)
California leaders push for gas tax votes for road repairs
- April 09, 2017
The bill would raise $52 billion over 10 years to fund road repairs and other improvements in transportation. There were only 51 "yes" votes on the board, including the ailing Quirk-Silva's, and they needed 54. The taxes and fees will increase over time with inflation. Proponents say motorists would typically see less than $10 increase in gas costs per month. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
The bill would raise $52 billion over 10 years to fund road repairs and other improvements in transportation. There were only 51 "yes" votes on the board, including the ailing Quirk-Silva's, and they needed 54. The taxes and fees will increase over time with inflation. Proponents say motorists would typically see less than $10 increase in gas costs per month. (more...)
Syrian jets take off from air base United States missiles struck
- April 09, 2017
It is the first direct USA assault on Syrian government forces. The 59 Tomahawk cruise missiles were launched about 4:40 a.m. local time from the U.S. Russian prime minister Dmitry Medvedev went further, saying the U.S. missile strike "bordered on a military clash with Russia ". A year later, a chemical attack using the nerve agent sarin in the Syrian capital Damascus killed more than 1,400 people. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
It is the first direct USA assault on Syrian government forces. The 59 Tomahawk cruise missiles were launched about 4:40 a.m. local time from the U.S. Russian prime minister Dmitry Medvedev went further, saying the U.S. missile strike "bordered on a military clash with Russia ". A year later, a chemical attack using the nerve agent sarin in the Syrian capital Damascus killed more than 1,400 people. (more...)
Coastguard preparing for major weekend search for missing Rescue 116 crewmen
- April 09, 2017
Garrett Morrison from the RNLI says today's teams will be conducting a thorough search for the two missing crew members, Paul Ormsby and Ciarán Smith. "That combined with the request for every mariner to keep a sharp look-out and report anything to the Irish Coast Guard should really help". It is hoped that the search operations, co-ordinated by the Irish Coast Guard, can be carried out tomorrow at first light. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Garrett Morrison from the RNLI says today's teams will be conducting a thorough search for the two missing crew members, Paul Ormsby and Ciarán Smith. "That combined with the request for every mariner to keep a sharp look-out and report anything to the Irish Coast Guard should really help". It is hoped that the search operations, co-ordinated by the Irish Coast Guard, can be carried out tomorrow at first light. (more...)
Cyclone Debbie: Deadly flooding on east coast of Australia
- April 09, 2017
More than 200 people have had to be rescued from the flooding. NSW Police also said the body of a 45-year-old man was located at a caravan park in south Murwillumbah on Saturday, although it is yet to be confirmed that the death is related to the flooding. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
More than 200 people have had to be rescued from the flooding. NSW Police also said the body of a 45-year-old man was located at a caravan park in south Murwillumbah on Saturday, although it is yet to be confirmed that the death is related to the flooding. (more...)
Chinese state media cheer Xi-Trump meeting
- April 09, 2017
Speaking after the two-day summit on Sunday, Mr Tillerson said China had agreed to increased cooperation in reining in North Korea's missile and nuclear programmes. "We're hopeful that China will find ways to exercise influence over North Korea's actions to dismantle their nuclear weapons and their missile technology programs, " the secretary of state said. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Speaking after the two-day summit on Sunday, Mr Tillerson said China had agreed to increased cooperation in reining in North Korea's missile and nuclear programmes. "We're hopeful that China will find ways to exercise influence over North Korea's actions to dismantle their nuclear weapons and their missile technology programs, " the secretary of state said. (more...)
Donald Trump: We are prepared to take action on North Korea
- April 09, 2017
She said Trump "has not once" told her to stop "beating up on Russian Federation". The United States, which holds this month's presidency of the UN Security Council, will be chairing a meeting next week to take stock of diplomatic efforts to end the war in Syria. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
She said Trump "has not once" told her to stop "beating up on Russian Federation". The United States, which holds this month's presidency of the UN Security Council, will be chairing a meeting next week to take stock of diplomatic efforts to end the war in Syria. (more...)
Trump explained US position on THAAD to Xi - S.Korea
- April 09, 2017
North Korea has long claimed that the United States is preparing to conduct similar precision strikes against its territory or even launch an all-out invasion. Since then, China has only increased its island militarization - with a first fighter jet photographed in the Paracel island group this week. None of that solves the other pressing issue in the U.S-China relationship: trade friction. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
North Korea has long claimed that the United States is preparing to conduct similar precision strikes against its territory or even launch an all-out invasion. Since then, China has only increased its island militarization - with a first fighter jet photographed in the Paracel island group this week. None of that solves the other pressing issue in the U.S-China relationship: trade friction. (more...)
Mass marches call for S.African president's resignation
- April 09, 2017
When you call for social cohesion and unity in South Africa, don't be hypocritical. The government estimated that about 60,000 protesters marched on Friday, everywhere from big cities to small towns, although organizers said the number was much higher. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
When you call for social cohesion and unity in South Africa, don't be hypocritical. The government estimated that about 60,000 protesters marched on Friday, everywhere from big cities to small towns, although organizers said the number was much higher. (more...)
Gibraltar sovereignty not up for negotiation, May tells Tusk
- April 09, 2017
After the 90 minute meeting, Mr Tusk said he had agreed to stay in close contact with Mrs May. Today's two-hour meeting between the prime minister and EU Commission president Donald Tusk was therefore hugely significant. Former Conservative leader Lord Howard said May would show the same resolve to defend Gibraltar as Margaret Thatcher did in the Falklands. Asked if the talks had been successful he replied: " As always ". (more...)
- April 09, 2017
After the 90 minute meeting, Mr Tusk said he had agreed to stay in close contact with Mrs May. Today's two-hour meeting between the prime minister and EU Commission president Donald Tusk was therefore hugely significant. Former Conservative leader Lord Howard said May would show the same resolve to defend Gibraltar as Margaret Thatcher did in the Falklands. Asked if the talks had been successful he replied: " As always ". (more...)
US strike on Syrian air base has limited impact on Assad
- April 09, 2017
The Iranian diplomat reiterated that the Islamic Republic of Iran strongly condemns any unilateral military measure and described the USA missile attack to Shayrat air base in Syria as helpful to terrorists. Barazi did not offer further details, and the Pentagon referred questions about conditions at the airbase to the Damascus government. Air strikes were carried out on rebel-held areas in the eastern Homs countryside. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
The Iranian diplomat reiterated that the Islamic Republic of Iran strongly condemns any unilateral military measure and described the USA missile attack to Shayrat air base in Syria as helpful to terrorists. Barazi did not offer further details, and the Pentagon referred questions about conditions at the airbase to the Damascus government. Air strikes were carried out on rebel-held areas in the eastern Homs countryside. (more...)
Haley says United States 'prepared to do more' in Syria
- April 09, 2017
The poison gas attack on Tuesday in the rebel-held northern Syrian town of Khan Sheikhoun killed at least 70 people, many of them children. Rights monitors warned, however, that Syrian jets were already flying sorties from the base again as night fell Friday. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
The poison gas attack on Tuesday in the rebel-held northern Syrian town of Khan Sheikhoun killed at least 70 people, many of them children. Rights monitors warned, however, that Syrian jets were already flying sorties from the base again as night fell Friday. (more...)
USA fires missiles at Assad airbase; Russian Federation denounces 'aggression'
- April 09, 2017
Washington says Syrian government forces carried out a poison gas attack in northern Syria this week that killed at least 70 people. As Syrian forces continued to lose ground, fears grew that the regime's military airfield in Hama was at risk of being overrun, the official said Friday. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Washington says Syrian government forces carried out a poison gas attack in northern Syria this week that killed at least 70 people. As Syrian forces continued to lose ground, fears grew that the regime's military airfield in Hama was at risk of being overrun, the official said Friday. (more...)
Syria rebels welcome US strike, urge more
- April 09, 2017
It adds that another USA missile fell in a nearby village, around two miles away from the airbase, killing four civilians, including one child. Indonesia and Iran have condemned a United States strike on a Syrian air base on Friday while Britain, Australia and New Zealand gave their support, with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull describing it as a "proportionate and calibrated response" to the use of chemical weapons . (more...)
- April 09, 2017
It adds that another USA missile fell in a nearby village, around two miles away from the airbase, killing four civilians, including one child. Indonesia and Iran have condemned a United States strike on a Syrian air base on Friday while Britain, Australia and New Zealand gave their support, with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull describing it as a "proportionate and calibrated response" to the use of chemical weapons . (more...)
US Senate Confirms Trump Supreme Court Pick
- April 09, 2017
Today, that promise from President Trump was fulfilled as the Senate confirmed Judge Neil Gorsuch to the United States Supreme Court. "I hope Judge Gorsuch has listened to our debate here in the Senate, particularly about our concerns about the Supreme Court increasingly drifting towards becoming a more pro-corporate court that favors employers, corporations and special interests over working Americans", said Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Today, that promise from President Trump was fulfilled as the Senate confirmed Judge Neil Gorsuch to the United States Supreme Court. "I hope Judge Gorsuch has listened to our debate here in the Senate, particularly about our concerns about the Supreme Court increasingly drifting towards becoming a more pro-corporate court that favors employers, corporations and special interests over working Americans", said Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer. (more...)
Trump Nominee Gorsuch Confirmed to Supreme Court
- April 09, 2017
Friday's confirmation came after Gorsuch , a U.S. Court of Appeals judge in Denver since 2006, had failed to garner the 60 votes normally required following a Democratic filibuster the previous day. Republicans say Gorsuch is more than qualified to take his seat on the bench. "We will sadly point to today as a turning point in the history of the Senate and the Supreme Court", declared Democratic Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of NY. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Friday's confirmation came after Gorsuch , a U.S. Court of Appeals judge in Denver since 2006, had failed to garner the 60 votes normally required following a Democratic filibuster the previous day. Republicans say Gorsuch is more than qualified to take his seat on the bench. "We will sadly point to today as a turning point in the history of the Senate and the Supreme Court", declared Democratic Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of NY. (more...)
Macron's lead narrows in French presidential election, polls show
- April 09, 2017
Marine Le Pen of French National Front (FN) attends a prime-time televised debate for the candidates at French 2017 presidential election in La Plaine Saint-Denis, near Paris , France, April 4, 2017. Le Pen, a far more established fixture on the political scene, is expected by many to lead in the first round before being beaten by Macron in the May runoff. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Marine Le Pen of French National Front (FN) attends a prime-time televised debate for the candidates at French 2017 presidential election in La Plaine Saint-Denis, near Paris , France, April 4, 2017. Le Pen, a far more established fixture on the political scene, is expected by many to lead in the first round before being beaten by Macron in the May runoff. (more...)
Airstrike on Syrian Town Hit by Chemical Weapons Kills 1
- April 09, 2017
China, which normally votes with Russian Federation in the council on matters relating to Syria , did not overtly criticize the USA strike , perhaps because President Xi Jinping is now meeting with President Donald Trump in Florida. The Syrian government said at least seven people were killed and several wounded in the attack. In 2013, Mr Trump said on Twitter: "Stay out of Syria". (more...)
- April 09, 2017
China, which normally votes with Russian Federation in the council on matters relating to Syria , did not overtly criticize the USA strike , perhaps because President Xi Jinping is now meeting with President Donald Trump in Florida. The Syrian government said at least seven people were killed and several wounded in the attack. In 2013, Mr Trump said on Twitter: "Stay out of Syria". (more...)
California math: 1 vote = $500 million in road, rail work
- April 09, 2017
How much is one vote worth in the California state Senate? Jerry Brown urges lawmakers to approve a plan for a $5 billion-a-year tax and fee road fix measure during a rally Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif. Jerry Brown met with Senate Democrats behind closed doors during a recess from the floor session. It took well into Thursday evening, but the California legislature mustered a two-thirds majority to pass an increase in the state gas tax for the first time in decades. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
How much is one vote worth in the California state Senate? Jerry Brown urges lawmakers to approve a plan for a $5 billion-a-year tax and fee road fix measure during a rally Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif. Jerry Brown met with Senate Democrats behind closed doors during a recess from the floor session. It took well into Thursday evening, but the California legislature mustered a two-thirds majority to pass an increase in the state gas tax for the first time in decades. (more...)
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