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US, Russia jab over Syria before diplomatic talks in Moscow
- April 12, 2017
Over the weekend, Navy Adm. Harry Harris, commander of U.S. Pacific Command, canceled port visits to Australia for the carrier Carl Vinson and its support ships and ordered the battle group to waters off Korea to guard against the North Korean threat. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
Over the weekend, Navy Adm. Harry Harris, commander of U.S. Pacific Command, canceled port visits to Australia for the carrier Carl Vinson and its support ships and ordered the battle group to waters off Korea to guard against the North Korean threat. (more...)
Time to pressure Russian Federation on Syria: Bishop
- April 12, 2017
Tillerson was a prominent fixture during the most important foreign policy period in Trump's young presidency: a two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping that coincided with the strikes against Syria. While the Republican president himself has stayed largely quiet about Russia's role, his aides have slammed Moscow repeatedly in the days since. The plane used for the bombing was made by Russian Federation, though it is not clear who was responsible for the strike. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
Tillerson was a prominent fixture during the most important foreign policy period in Trump's young presidency: a two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping that coincided with the strikes against Syria. While the Republican president himself has stayed largely quiet about Russia's role, his aides have slammed Moscow repeatedly in the days since. The plane used for the bombing was made by Russian Federation, though it is not clear who was responsible for the strike. (more...)
Alabama governor resigns following the start of impeachment proceedings
- April 12, 2017
State law says major contributions should be reported within a few days. "I pray every morning for wisdom and guidance and forgiveness for the sins I have committed", the former dermatologist and church deacon said while announcing his resignation, never directly acknowledging his relationship with 45-year-old adviser Rebekah Caldwell Mason . (more...)
- April 12, 2017
State law says major contributions should be reported within a few days. "I pray every morning for wisdom and guidance and forgiveness for the sins I have committed", the former dermatologist and church deacon said while announcing his resignation, never directly acknowledging his relationship with 45-year-old adviser Rebekah Caldwell Mason . (more...)
U.S. toughens stance as Tillerson arrives in Moscow
- April 12, 2017
At his first Pentagon news conference as defense chief, Mattis said the USA strike was meant only to demonstrate Washington's intolerance of violations of an worldwide convention against the use of chemical weapons . The Lucca talks were also laying the ground for next month's G7 summit in Taormina, Sicily, the first to be attended by Trump. Syrian forces launched further airstrikes on Saturday that killed 18 people, including five children in rebel-controlled Idlib province. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
At his first Pentagon news conference as defense chief, Mattis said the USA strike was meant only to demonstrate Washington's intolerance of violations of an worldwide convention against the use of chemical weapons . The Lucca talks were also laying the ground for next month's G7 summit in Taormina, Sicily, the first to be attended by Trump. Syrian forces launched further airstrikes on Saturday that killed 18 people, including five children in rebel-controlled Idlib province. (more...)
Charleston church killer gets life in state case
- April 12, 2017
Roof is expected to plead guilty Monday to state murder charges in exchange for a life sentence . Dylann Roof had been unapologetic at his federal trial as he listened to days of testimony from survivors. But his grandfather, Columbia attorney Joe Roof , said that, while he was saddened that his grandson wouldn't be a part of his later years, "The system. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
Roof is expected to plead guilty Monday to state murder charges in exchange for a life sentence . Dylann Roof had been unapologetic at his federal trial as he listened to days of testimony from survivors. But his grandfather, Columbia attorney Joe Roof , said that, while he was saddened that his grandson wouldn't be a part of his later years, "The system. (more...)
China calls for calm as U.S. dispatches naval might to Korean waters
- April 12, 2017
The story PM puts pressure on China to resolve North Korea security crisis first appeared on The Sydney Morning Herald . North Korean state media has warned of a nuclear attack on the United States in retaliation for any signs of aggression, a threat that has been made numerous times before. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
The story PM puts pressure on China to resolve North Korea security crisis first appeared on The Sydney Morning Herald . North Korean state media has warned of a nuclear attack on the United States in retaliation for any signs of aggression, a threat that has been made numerous times before. (more...)
Stockholm attack suspect showed interest in ISIL
- April 12, 2017
He had applied for permanent residency in 2014, but this was rejected, and in December 2016 he was given four weeks to leave the country, police chief Jonas Hysing told a press conference. As of Sunday, 10 of the 15 people wounded in the lorry attack in the Swedish capital remained hospitalised. "We still can not rule out that more people are involved". (more...)
- April 12, 2017
He had applied for permanent residency in 2014, but this was rejected, and in December 2016 he was given four weeks to leave the country, police chief Jonas Hysing told a press conference. As of Sunday, 10 of the 15 people wounded in the lorry attack in the Swedish capital remained hospitalised. "We still can not rule out that more people are involved". (more...)
Brexit referendum website might have been hacked: UK lawmakers
- April 12, 2017
The UK government extended the June 7 deadline for voters to register to vote by a day as a result. The outage left tens of thousands of potential voters unable to complete registration, sparking a major voter registration row amongst the United Kingdom government and the Electoral Commission. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
The UK government extended the June 7 deadline for voters to register to vote by a day as a result. The outage left tens of thousands of potential voters unable to complete registration, sparking a major voter registration row amongst the United Kingdom government and the Electoral Commission. (more...)
Program will help Illinois State Police identify hate crimes
- April 12, 2017
Daniel Biss and Chicago Alderman Ameya Pawar. And moments after the first event started, supporters received a fundraising email from "Team Rauner Volunteer HQ" - another account affiliated with Citizens for Rauner - asking them to donate money "to directly help our grassroots team as we prep for this trip". (more...)
- April 12, 2017
Daniel Biss and Chicago Alderman Ameya Pawar. And moments after the first event started, supporters received a fundraising email from "Team Rauner Volunteer HQ" - another account affiliated with Citizens for Rauner - asking them to donate money "to directly help our grassroots team as we prep for this trip". (more...)
Samantha Power Silent Since Trump Attacked Syria
- April 12, 2017
Trump on Thursday ordered the US military to conduct airstrikes on the Syrian airbase believed to be the launching point for Tuesday's chemical weapons attack. Johnson condemned Russia's continued defense of Assad "even after the chemical weapons attack on innocent civilians". Turkey's foreign minister, Mevlut Cavusoglu, went as far as saying the US missile strikes would only be "cosmetic" unless Assad was removed from power. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
Trump on Thursday ordered the US military to conduct airstrikes on the Syrian airbase believed to be the launching point for Tuesday's chemical weapons attack. Johnson condemned Russia's continued defense of Assad "even after the chemical weapons attack on innocent civilians". Turkey's foreign minister, Mevlut Cavusoglu, went as far as saying the US missile strikes would only be "cosmetic" unless Assad was removed from power. (more...)
White House accuses Russian Federation of Syria chemical attack 'cover up'
- April 12, 2017
Haley told CNN's "State of the Union" that removing Assad was now a USA priority. "I don't see a future Syria that has (Assad) as the leader of that government". Both leaders agreed on the "inadmissibility" of U.S. action against a sovereign state. Mattis said the cruise missiles were aimed at the perpetrators of the chemical attack. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
Haley told CNN's "State of the Union" that removing Assad was now a USA priority. "I don't see a future Syria that has (Assad) as the leader of that government". Both leaders agreed on the "inadmissibility" of U.S. action against a sovereign state. Mattis said the cruise missiles were aimed at the perpetrators of the chemical attack. (more...)
Republicans survive election scare, win Kansas House seat
- April 12, 2017
Estes is the state treasurer. And as long as huge portions of the country remained gerrymandered , it's hard to imagine a scenario in which Democrats find the wave they're looking for. "I am not totally happy, but I think they need time to prove themselves", he said of the national Republicans. But he also said he didn't vote for Trump in the presidential election because he doesn't "believe in the party line". (more...)
- April 12, 2017
Estes is the state treasurer. And as long as huge portions of the country remained gerrymandered , it's hard to imagine a scenario in which Democrats find the wave they're looking for. "I am not totally happy, but I think they need time to prove themselves", he said of the national Republicans. But he also said he didn't vote for Trump in the presidential election because he doesn't "believe in the party line". (more...)
Migrants traded in 'slave markets' in Libya, UN
- April 12, 2017
Previous year marked a record for the number of migrants trying to reach Europe via the Mediterranean route from North Africa, with 181,000 people registered at Italian ports. The survivor interviewed by IOM revealed that his captors asked for 300,000 West African francs then sold him on to other captors where the ransom doubled. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
Previous year marked a record for the number of migrants trying to reach Europe via the Mediterranean route from North Africa, with 181,000 people registered at Italian ports. The survivor interviewed by IOM revealed that his captors asked for 300,000 West African francs then sold him on to other captors where the ransom doubled. (more...)
Melania Trump wins damages from Daily Mail publisher
- April 12, 2017
The settlement was announced in a joint statement from the Daily Mail and Trump's lawyers. In its apology, the Daily Mail acknowledged it had published "allegations that she provided services beyond simply modelling". However, after a series of negotiations and debates, Melania Trump made a decision to accept the amount suggested by the British lawyers, accompanied by a public apology. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
The settlement was announced in a joint statement from the Daily Mail and Trump's lawyers. In its apology, the Daily Mail acknowledged it had published "allegations that she provided services beyond simply modelling". However, after a series of negotiations and debates, Melania Trump made a decision to accept the amount suggested by the British lawyers, accompanied by a public apology. (more...)
Kenyan woman pulled down from cab, beaten up in Greater Noida
- April 12, 2017
In another incident in Hyderabad, also last May, an Indian man was arrested following an attack on a Nigerian student. " This is not the first time this would happen, Nigerians have suffered similar attacks in the past", Enikanolaiye was quoted by News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). (more...)
- April 12, 2017
In another incident in Hyderabad, also last May, an Indian man was arrested following an attack on a Nigerian student. " This is not the first time this would happen, Nigerians have suffered similar attacks in the past", Enikanolaiye was quoted by News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). (more...)
Macron's lead narrows in French presidential election: polls
- April 12, 2017
Usually grumpy and always acid-tongued, Communist-backed Jean-Luc Melenchon goes into the second French presidential debate on Tuesday on a high, comparing his campaign to a spring-time flower bed. Jacques Cheminade, head of the LaRouche movement, railed against what he called the "financial dictatorship" and Philippe Poutou of the New Anti-Capitalist Party slammed "those who stuff themselves". (more...)
- April 12, 2017
Usually grumpy and always acid-tongued, Communist-backed Jean-Luc Melenchon goes into the second French presidential debate on Tuesday on a high, comparing his campaign to a spring-time flower bed. Jacques Cheminade, head of the LaRouche movement, railed against what he called the "financial dictatorship" and Philippe Poutou of the New Anti-Capitalist Party slammed "those who stuff themselves". (more...)
White House hints Russian Federation knew about Syria chemical weapons attack in advance
- April 12, 2017
The White House later on Monday said Trump had spoken with May and separately with German Chancellor Angela Merkel by telephone about the US attack and thanked them for their support. "It is unclear whether Russian Federation failed to take this obligation serious or Russian Federation has been incompetent", Tillerson said. On Friday, Russia's Defense Ministry said in a statement only 23 of the USA missiles made it to the airbase, blowing up just six MiG-23 planes. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
The White House later on Monday said Trump had spoken with May and separately with German Chancellor Angela Merkel by telephone about the US attack and thanked them for their support. "It is unclear whether Russian Federation failed to take this obligation serious or Russian Federation has been incompetent", Tillerson said. On Friday, Russia's Defense Ministry said in a statement only 23 of the USA missiles made it to the airbase, blowing up just six MiG-23 planes. (more...)
As tension mounts, China insists on diplomacy with North Korea
- April 12, 2017
He has been trying to convince regional power China into taking a leading role on pressuring North Korea into halting its nuclear programme. The issue should be solved through peaceful means, said Xi, adding his country was ready to maintain communication and coordination with the USA on the matter. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
He has been trying to convince regional power China into taking a leading role on pressuring North Korea into halting its nuclear programme. The issue should be solved through peaceful means, said Xi, adding his country was ready to maintain communication and coordination with the USA on the matter. (more...)
Hawaiian judge extends halt on refugee vetting order
- April 12, 2017
But Watson, and a judge in Maryland, ruling separately, said there was ample evidence that the revised order, like the earlier one, was motivated by bias against Muslims. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, which upheld the court-imposed suspension of Trump's first travel ban before the president revoked and rewrote the executive order . (more...)
- April 12, 2017
But Watson, and a judge in Maryland, ruling separately, said there was ample evidence that the revised order, like the earlier one, was motivated by bias against Muslims. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, which upheld the court-imposed suspension of Trump's first travel ban before the president revoked and rewrote the executive order . (more...)
Police say San Bernardino gunman had threatened his wife before
- April 12, 2017
Staff checked Anderson's identification and had him sign in before he went to Classroom B-1. Two boys, Jonathan Martinez, 8 , and a 9-year-old fellow student, who has not been identified, were struck near her. It's too early to paint a full picture of what happened in San Bernardino , but news reports based on Anderson's Facebook account suggest he bragged about some of his violent behavior, often framing it as valor. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
Staff checked Anderson's identification and had him sign in before he went to Classroom B-1. Two boys, Jonathan Martinez, 8 , and a 9-year-old fellow student, who has not been identified, were struck near her. It's too early to paint a full picture of what happened in San Bernardino , but news reports based on Anderson's Facebook account suggest he bragged about some of his violent behavior, often framing it as valor. (more...)
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