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Russian Federation condemns 'absurd' USA statement on civilian deaths in Mosul
- April 11, 2017
Hundreds of thousands more civilians are still trapped inside west Mosul after Iraqi forces and the US-coalition recaptured the city's east from ISIL in January. Twelve of 17 reports from February already assessed lacked credibility, it said. Some 5,262 USA troops are now authorized to be in Iraq, a U.S. military official told the Military Times last Thursday. (more...)
- April 11, 2017
Hundreds of thousands more civilians are still trapped inside west Mosul after Iraqi forces and the US-coalition recaptured the city's east from ISIL in January. Twelve of 17 reports from February already assessed lacked credibility, it said. Some 5,262 USA troops are now authorized to be in Iraq, a U.S. military official told the Military Times last Thursday. (more...)
Rose and Garcia lead the Masters going into final round
- April 11, 2017
The two veterans seeking to become the oldest Masters champions slid down the leaderboard Saturday. LEADING Justin Rose (67) and Sergio Garcia (70) were at 6-under 210. You've got to hit the top of the leaderboard. Rose lovingly patted Garcia's cheek before they embraced. Fowler never has been so close to the lead with 18 holes to play. (more...)
- April 11, 2017
The two veterans seeking to become the oldest Masters champions slid down the leaderboard Saturday. LEADING Justin Rose (67) and Sergio Garcia (70) were at 6-under 210. You've got to hit the top of the leaderboard. Rose lovingly patted Garcia's cheek before they embraced. Fowler never has been so close to the lead with 18 holes to play. (more...)
Beijing drops cordiality to denounce President after Xi flies home
- April 11, 2017
North Korea on Sunday condemned the U.S. bombing in Syria as an "absolutely unacceptable aggression" against a sovereign state and said this justifies Pyongyang's further military development. U.S. destroyers the USS Porter and USS Ross, from the eastern Mediterranean, fired 59 Tomahawk missiles into a Syrian military airfield in response to the chemical bombing attack on citizens in Syria's Idlib province. (more...)
- April 11, 2017
North Korea on Sunday condemned the U.S. bombing in Syria as an "absolutely unacceptable aggression" against a sovereign state and said this justifies Pyongyang's further military development. U.S. destroyers the USS Porter and USS Ross, from the eastern Mediterranean, fired 59 Tomahawk missiles into a Syrian military airfield in response to the chemical bombing attack on citizens in Syria's Idlib province. (more...)
Suspect Arrested Near US Capitol After Officers 'Nearly Struck' By Vehicle
- April 11, 2017
Shots were fired during a traffic stop near the U.S. Capitol, Capitol Police reports. A police officer looks over the two vehicles involved in an incident on Capitol Hill in Washington. She declined to say why officers opened fire, and said the incident was being investigated. She allegedly tried to back over an officer, struck a police auto and a Toyota Corrolla. (more...)
- April 11, 2017
Shots were fired during a traffic stop near the U.S. Capitol, Capitol Police reports. A police officer looks over the two vehicles involved in an incident on Capitol Hill in Washington. She declined to say why officers opened fire, and said the incident was being investigated. She allegedly tried to back over an officer, struck a police auto and a Toyota Corrolla. (more...)
'Jaw-jaw' not war-war with Spain, Theresa May insists
- April 11, 2017
A British Foreign and Commonwealth Office spokesman said: "The Royal Navy challenges all unlawful maritime incursions into British Gibraltar Territorial Waters - and did so again on this occasion". In a 2002 referendum, 99 per cent of the populace voted against the idea of Britain and Spain sharing sovereignty over the territory. Seizing the opportunity soon after Britain voted to leave the European Union in June previous year, Madrid proposed to share sovereignty over Gibraltar ... (more...)
- April 11, 2017
A British Foreign and Commonwealth Office spokesman said: "The Royal Navy challenges all unlawful maritime incursions into British Gibraltar Territorial Waters - and did so again on this occasion". In a 2002 referendum, 99 per cent of the populace voted against the idea of Britain and Spain sharing sovereignty over the territory. Seizing the opportunity soon after Britain voted to leave the European Union in June previous year, Madrid proposed to share sovereignty over Gibraltar ... (more...)
Neil Gorsuch sworn in as US Supreme Court justice
- April 11, 2017
Gorsuch's academic and legal credentials, like those of his future colleagues, are unassailable: A graduate of Columbia, Harvard and Oxford, he has worked as a Justice Department attorney and a Supreme Court law clerk - for Justice Anthony Kennedy, with whom he will soon serve. (more...)
- April 11, 2017
Gorsuch's academic and legal credentials, like those of his future colleagues, are unassailable: A graduate of Columbia, Harvard and Oxford, he has worked as a Justice Department attorney and a Supreme Court law clerk - for Justice Anthony Kennedy, with whom he will soon serve. (more...)
Sexual assault awareness, prevention in spotlight
- April 11, 2017
According to Patricia Teffenhart, executive director of the New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault, the state's Uniform Crime Report indicated a 6.9 percent increase in reported rapes and reported attempted rapes from 2015 to 2016. But we need to first take baby steps toward achieving that major goal. "It needs to be more transparent so survivors are not silenced", Karim said. Sexual assault survivors and allies will meet in the Quad for a national clothesline project in support of ... (more...)
- April 11, 2017
According to Patricia Teffenhart, executive director of the New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault, the state's Uniform Crime Report indicated a 6.9 percent increase in reported rapes and reported attempted rapes from 2015 to 2016. But we need to first take baby steps toward achieving that major goal. "It needs to be more transparent so survivors are not silenced", Karim said. Sexual assault survivors and allies will meet in the Quad for a national clothesline project in support of ... (more...)
Russian, Iranian FMs call for thorough investigation into Idlib incident
- April 11, 2017
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov discussed by phone with his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif the situation in Syria after a recent U.S. The statement was highly critical of Britain and its foreign minister, saying that, in Moscow's eyes, the United Kingdom "lacks an independent position on most present-day issues or actual leverage on global affairs, remaining in the shadow of its strategic partners". (more...)
- April 11, 2017
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov discussed by phone with his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif the situation in Syria after a recent U.S. The statement was highly critical of Britain and its foreign minister, saying that, in Moscow's eyes, the United Kingdom "lacks an independent position on most present-day issues or actual leverage on global affairs, remaining in the shadow of its strategic partners". (more...)
San Bernardino shooting suspect may have ties to Kern County
- April 11, 2017
He also injured two students, one whom was in stable condition and one who died later on Monday afternoon. As Marissa and about 600 other students were shepherded to safety, Barajas and hundreds of other parents raced to the school. In the 12-second clip, he also said, "She knows when to ignore me" as he laughed and flashed a smile. One 8-year-old boy died from his wounds. Emergency dispatchers began receiving 911 calls reporting shots fired around 10:27 a.m., San Bernardino Public ... (more...)
- April 11, 2017
He also injured two students, one whom was in stable condition and one who died later on Monday afternoon. As Marissa and about 600 other students were shepherded to safety, Barajas and hundreds of other parents raced to the school. In the 12-second clip, he also said, "She knows when to ignore me" as he laughed and flashed a smile. One 8-year-old boy died from his wounds. Emergency dispatchers began receiving 911 calls reporting shots fired around 10:27 a.m., San Bernardino Public ... (more...)
Teacher, students wounded in reported shooting at San Bernardino elementary school
- April 11, 2017
The other student shot, only identified as a 9-year-old boy, was in stable condition Monday afternoon. The shooter is believed to be down, according to the Twitter account of San Bernardino Police Department Chief Jarrod Burguan . "The shooter entered the school office and said he was there to drop something off for his wife and those were the circumstances that took place with him entering the school". (more...)
- April 11, 2017
The other student shot, only identified as a 9-year-old boy, was in stable condition Monday afternoon. The shooter is believed to be down, according to the Twitter account of San Bernardino Police Department Chief Jarrod Burguan . "The shooter entered the school office and said he was there to drop something off for his wife and those were the circumstances that took place with him entering the school". (more...)
Florida Forest Service warns residents about wildfire threat
- April 11, 2017
The Florida Forest service estimates the fire, which is burning in the Weekiwachee Preserve area, is around 650 acres. "It's a very bad experience for the people that it happens accidentally to, and it's a very bad experience for the communities that get impacted by it", said Jim Karle, Director of the Florida Forest Service. (more...)
- April 11, 2017
The Florida Forest service estimates the fire, which is burning in the Weekiwachee Preserve area, is around 650 acres. "It's a very bad experience for the people that it happens accidentally to, and it's a very bad experience for the communities that get impacted by it", said Jim Karle, Director of the Florida Forest Service. (more...)
Air strike kills 18 in Syria's Idlib province - Observatory
- April 11, 2017
Trump directed the strike to deter future use of chemical weapons and to show the United States will not passively stand by while Assad murders innocent people with chemical weapons, which are prohibited by worldwide law and which were declared destroyed, Mattis added. (more...)
- April 11, 2017
Trump directed the strike to deter future use of chemical weapons and to show the United States will not passively stand by while Assad murders innocent people with chemical weapons, which are prohibited by worldwide law and which were declared destroyed, Mattis added. (more...)
Senate confirms Gorsuch as 9th SCOTUS judge
- April 11, 2017
Vice President Mike Pence presided over the Senate during the historic vote to fill the vacancy left past year by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia. By changing rules and fighting forward the GOP party made sure that today, Judge Neil M. Grosuch was confirmed by the senate to become the 113th justice of the Supreme Court. (more...)
- April 11, 2017
Vice President Mike Pence presided over the Senate during the historic vote to fill the vacancy left past year by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia. By changing rules and fighting forward the GOP party made sure that today, Judge Neil M. Grosuch was confirmed by the senate to become the 113th justice of the Supreme Court. (more...)
Typical Aussie, a 38-yr old woman: census
- April 11, 2017
She has completed Year 12, and does between five and 14 hours of unpaid domestic work per week. The "oldest" Australian lives in Tasmania - with an average age of 42 - while the typical Northern Territorian is the youngest with an average age of 34. (more...)
- April 11, 2017
She has completed Year 12, and does between five and 14 hours of unpaid domestic work per week. The "oldest" Australian lives in Tasmania - with an average age of 42 - while the typical Northern Territorian is the youngest with an average age of 34. (more...)
Blaze burning down French migrant camp after clash
- April 11, 2017
Grande-Synthe ( France ), Apr 10 A huge fire tore through at least half of the Grande-Synthe migrant camp outside the northern French city of Dunkirk, an AFP correspondent reported. The issue is a constant source of friction between Britain and France and an embarrassment for the French government, which has been criticised by the United Nations refugee agency for failing to provide adequate accommodation. (more...)
- April 11, 2017
Grande-Synthe ( France ), Apr 10 A huge fire tore through at least half of the Grande-Synthe migrant camp outside the northern French city of Dunkirk, an AFP correspondent reported. The issue is a constant source of friction between Britain and France and an embarrassment for the French government, which has been criticised by the United Nations refugee agency for failing to provide adequate accommodation. (more...)
San Bernardino elementary school shooting leaves two hospitalized, police say
- April 11, 2017
A gunman apparently entered a classroom at North Park Elementary School and opened fire, police said. Two adults are dead and two students have been hospitalized after a shooting at an elementary school in San Bernardino, Calif ., police said. (more...)
- April 11, 2017
A gunman apparently entered a classroom at North Park Elementary School and opened fire, police said. Two adults are dead and two students have been hospitalized after a shooting at an elementary school in San Bernardino, Calif ., police said. (more...)
Gorsuch takes first of 2 oaths
- April 11, 2017
In Gorsuch, Trump said Americans see "a man who is deeply faithful to the Constitution of the United States". U.S. Supreme Court nominee judge Neil Gorsuch smiles in reaction to a question as he testifies during the third day of his Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S. (more...)
- April 11, 2017
In Gorsuch, Trump said Americans see "a man who is deeply faithful to the Constitution of the United States". U.S. Supreme Court nominee judge Neil Gorsuch smiles in reaction to a question as he testifies during the third day of his Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S. (more...)
Sergio Garcia wins in playoff at the Masters for first major victory
- April 11, 2017
After two great tee shots on the par-3 16th, only Rose made his birdie putt to regain a one-shot lead, which went away again after he bogeyed 17 from a greenside bunker. Both hit stellar approach shots to within 10 feet of the hole but neither could clinch the deal, with Garcia missing from only six feet. But Rose quickly answered with a birdie of his own to tie the score. (more...)
- April 11, 2017
After two great tee shots on the par-3 16th, only Rose made his birdie putt to regain a one-shot lead, which went away again after he bogeyed 17 from a greenside bunker. Both hit stellar approach shots to within 10 feet of the hole but neither could clinch the deal, with Garcia missing from only six feet. But Rose quickly answered with a birdie of his own to tie the score. (more...)
Alabama GOP calls for Gov. Bentley to resign
- April 11, 2017
Bentley, 72, pleaded guilty to those misdemeanors. In addition, he must forfeit all the money in his campaign account - which is in excess of $36,000 - to the state. It is not known if the messages were deleted from the governor's state phone when the committee requested them. (Mickey Welsh /The Montgomery Advertiser via AP). (more...)
- April 11, 2017
Bentley, 72, pleaded guilty to those misdemeanors. In addition, he must forfeit all the money in his campaign account - which is in excess of $36,000 - to the state. It is not known if the messages were deleted from the governor's state phone when the committee requested them. (Mickey Welsh /The Montgomery Advertiser via AP). (more...)
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Says His Office Was Attacked, Set On Fire
- April 11, 2017
The national comptroller earlier this year said he was considering barring Capriles, who is now governor of the central coastal state of Miranda, from holding office. Amid growing global condemnation of Maduro, various Latin American criticized the move against Capriles.Argentina's foreign ministry said in a statement the decision would have a "negative impact" on the right of Venezuelans to choose their leaders. (more...)
- April 11, 2017
The national comptroller earlier this year said he was considering barring Capriles, who is now governor of the central coastal state of Miranda, from holding office. Amid growing global condemnation of Maduro, various Latin American criticized the move against Capriles.Argentina's foreign ministry said in a statement the decision would have a "negative impact" on the right of Venezuelans to choose their leaders. (more...)
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