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Assad allies say US attack on Syria air base crosses 'red lines'
- April 12, 2017
On Tuesday he said that "fake chemical attacks" were being prepared in other regions, created to be blamed on the Syrian government. Prior to the attack in Khan Sheikhun, Tillerson said Assad's fate should be decided by the Syrian people, suggesting Washington would not oppose him standing for reelection. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
On Tuesday he said that "fake chemical attacks" were being prepared in other regions, created to be blamed on the Syrian government. Prior to the attack in Khan Sheikhun, Tillerson said Assad's fate should be decided by the Syrian people, suggesting Washington would not oppose him standing for reelection. (more...)
Rizzo and Cubs raise banner, beat Dodgers 3-2 in home opener
- April 12, 2017
Once the festivities are finished, the Cubs will send Jon Lester to the mound against the Los Angeles Dodgers, who lost to Chicago in the NL Championship Series previous year. The banner raising Monday , and ring ceremony two days later, are the final punctuation marks on last season's historic run. Kris Bryant , he went 1-4with an RBI and he did have 2 strikeouts in the game. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
Once the festivities are finished, the Cubs will send Jon Lester to the mound against the Los Angeles Dodgers, who lost to Chicago in the NL Championship Series previous year. The banner raising Monday , and ring ceremony two days later, are the final punctuation marks on last season's historic run. Kris Bryant , he went 1-4with an RBI and he did have 2 strikeouts in the game. (more...)
Yorkshire police officers join tributes to PC Keith Palmer
- April 12, 2017
Officers lined the cortege route from the Houses of Parliament, where his body lay in rest on Sunday in a rare honour normally granted to senior politicians. Lancashire Police Federation Chairman Rachel Baines, Vice Chairman Steve Rothwell and Secretary Tony Bradley were also at the funeral. Officers observed a two-minute silence, joined by every police station in Britain. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
Officers lined the cortege route from the Houses of Parliament, where his body lay in rest on Sunday in a rare honour normally granted to senior politicians. Lancashire Police Federation Chairman Rachel Baines, Vice Chairman Steve Rothwell and Secretary Tony Bradley were also at the funeral. Officers observed a two-minute silence, joined by every police station in Britain. (more...)
Tillerson: Russia should reassess support for Assad
- April 12, 2017
The two leaders were expected to discuss disagreement about whether Syrian President Bashar Assad or his opposition was responsible for a chemical weapons attack last week that led to USA retaliatory cruise missiles. Only a week ago, top Trump officials had spoken off deprioritizing past USA efforts to remove Assad from office and accepting the "reality" that 18 months of Russian military intervention had secured him in power. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
The two leaders were expected to discuss disagreement about whether Syrian President Bashar Assad or his opposition was responsible for a chemical weapons attack last week that led to USA retaliatory cruise missiles. Only a week ago, top Trump officials had spoken off deprioritizing past USA efforts to remove Assad from office and accepting the "reality" that 18 months of Russian military intervention had secured him in power. (more...)
Arsenal fans blast players after Palace loss
- April 12, 2017
This time they are leaving themselves with too much to do and the form of the two teams do not suggest it is possible. Wenger and his squad were targeted for more abuse when they left the dressing room to go to the team's bus. And when pressed further on why he was unable to change things after half-time he replied shortly: "I just told you, they won more decisive duels than us". (more...)
- April 12, 2017
This time they are leaving themselves with too much to do and the form of the two teams do not suggest it is possible. Wenger and his squad were targeted for more abuse when they left the dressing room to go to the team's bus. And when pressed further on why he was unable to change things after half-time he replied shortly: "I just told you, they won more decisive duels than us". (more...)
Trump told China president about missile attack over cake
- April 12, 2017
President, let me explain something to you". President Trump shared a story with Fox Business's Maria Bartiromo in an interview that aired Wednesday morning, and it's a story he says others have been begging to get their hands on. But Xi apparently told Trump that he "agreed with" the attack. Fox Business's Maria Bartiromo then corrected him, asking if he meant "heading to Syria". (more...)
- April 12, 2017
President, let me explain something to you". President Trump shared a story with Fox Business's Maria Bartiromo in an interview that aired Wednesday morning, and it's a story he says others have been begging to get their hands on. But Xi apparently told Trump that he "agreed with" the attack. Fox Business's Maria Bartiromo then corrected him, asking if he meant "heading to Syria". (more...)
U.S. warns Russian Federation over support for Syrian regime after chemical attacks
- April 12, 2017
But he suggested that Trump was seeking a global political response for regime change from US allies as well as Russian Federation, which he said needed to reconsider its support of Syria. "Putin is backing a person that's truly an evil person", Trump said in an interview with Fox Business Network's Maria Bartiromo set to air on Wednesday. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
But he suggested that Trump was seeking a global political response for regime change from US allies as well as Russian Federation, which he said needed to reconsider its support of Syria. "Putin is backing a person that's truly an evil person", Trump said in an interview with Fox Business Network's Maria Bartiromo set to air on Wednesday. (more...)
Chinese state tabloid warns North Korea against nuclear test
- April 12, 2017
North Korea's formal name is the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. "We hope that the relevant parties do not adopt irresponsible actions". Now "friendly countries" North Korea and Syria have vowed to work together against the "wild ambition" of the U.S. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
North Korea's formal name is the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. "We hope that the relevant parties do not adopt irresponsible actions". Now "friendly countries" North Korea and Syria have vowed to work together against the "wild ambition" of the U.S. (more...)
Republican Ron Estes wins tight special election for US House seat
- April 12, 2017
This was the first congressional race since Trump's electoral victory, and Trump and Vice President Mike Pence both recorded campaign robocalls for Estes in the race's final days, while Sen. The race had been closely watched nationally for signs of a backlash against Republicans or waning support from Trump voters in a reliably GOP district. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
This was the first congressional race since Trump's electoral victory, and Trump and Vice President Mike Pence both recorded campaign robocalls for Estes in the race's final days, while Sen. The race had been closely watched nationally for signs of a backlash against Republicans or waning support from Trump voters in a reliably GOP district. (more...)
Lawyer: Uzbek man admits ramming truck into Stockholm crowd
- April 12, 2017
It was only three-quarters of a mile from Drottninggatan, the street where Akilov steered a stolen beer truck into a crowd of pedestrians Friday afternoon, killing four people and injuring 15 others. Akilov had asked for his defence lawyer to be replaced by a Sunni Muslim but a court denied his request, documents show. The Uzbek national had expressed "sympathies for extremist organisations, including the Islamic State", senior police official Jonas Hysing told reporters. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
It was only three-quarters of a mile from Drottninggatan, the street where Akilov steered a stolen beer truck into a crowd of pedestrians Friday afternoon, killing four people and injuring 15 others. Akilov had asked for his defence lawyer to be replaced by a Sunni Muslim but a court denied his request, documents show. The Uzbek national had expressed "sympathies for extremist organisations, including the Islamic State", senior police official Jonas Hysing told reporters. (more...)
Central Coast plants pinwheels for child abuse prevention awareness month
- April 12, 2017
Almost 40,000 Minnesota children were suspected of being abused or neglected in 2016, 25 percent more than 2015, state officials said Tuesday in a worrisome report that also noted a huge jump in maltreatment investigations. Share this article with your social media circle of friends to let them know you care about protecting children. What constitutes child abuse can be hard to define. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
Almost 40,000 Minnesota children were suspected of being abused or neglected in 2016, 25 percent more than 2015, state officials said Tuesday in a worrisome report that also noted a huge jump in maltreatment investigations. Share this article with your social media circle of friends to let them know you care about protecting children. What constitutes child abuse can be hard to define. (more...)
Rolling Stone settles, but fight over rape story isn't over
- April 12, 2017
An investigation by The Washington Post showed that aspects of the account were not true. The Rolling Stone article was eventually retracted. Eramo argued that contrary to the story's narrative, she actively tried to help a student, identified in the story as Jackie, who claimed she was raped at a fraternity house, and did not attempt to persuade Jackie to remain silent about the allegations. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
An investigation by The Washington Post showed that aspects of the account were not true. The Rolling Stone article was eventually retracted. Eramo argued that contrary to the story's narrative, she actively tried to help a student, identified in the story as Jackie, who claimed she was raped at a fraternity house, and did not attempt to persuade Jackie to remain silent about the allegations. (more...)
South African party rejects calls for Zuma to quit
- April 12, 2017
The South African Communist Party and the country's biggest trade union, Cosatu, both historic allies of the ANC, each called on Zuma to step down following the sacking. Ramaphosa went further to state that Zuma presented the top five ANC officials with a "ready made" list. "The president indicated in November that that was his wish and he was persuaded by us that he should wait a while‚" Duarte said at a media briefing after a special meeting of the national working committee (NWC). (more...)
- April 12, 2017
The South African Communist Party and the country's biggest trade union, Cosatu, both historic allies of the ANC, each called on Zuma to step down following the sacking. Ramaphosa went further to state that Zuma presented the top five ANC officials with a "ready made" list. "The president indicated in November that that was his wish and he was persuaded by us that he should wait a while‚" Duarte said at a media briefing after a special meeting of the national working committee (NWC). (more...)
Macron favorite in French election, Le Monde poll says
- April 12, 2017
France's National Front and Marine Le Pen's campaign director David Rachline face a fresh investigation into possible misuse of public funds relating to the anti-euro candidate's last run for president five years ago, weekly newspaper Le Canard Enchaine said. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
France's National Front and Marine Le Pen's campaign director David Rachline face a fresh investigation into possible misuse of public funds relating to the anti-euro candidate's last run for president five years ago, weekly newspaper Le Canard Enchaine said. (more...)
Homs governor says United States strikes in Syria serve "goals of terrorism"
- April 12, 2017
A rebel commander in Homs said that the missile strike was positively received among rebel factions in the province, Xinhua news agency reported. United States officials said the military fired dozens of cruise missiles against the air base in response to the suspected gas attack in a rebel-held area that Washington has blamed on Assad's forces. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
A rebel commander in Homs said that the missile strike was positively received among rebel factions in the province, Xinhua news agency reported. United States officials said the military fired dozens of cruise missiles against the air base in response to the suspected gas attack in a rebel-held area that Washington has blamed on Assad's forces. (more...)
UEFA reviewing security following Dortmund bus blast
- April 12, 2017
Debris from the explosion injured Dortmund's Spanish defender Marc Bartra who subsequently underwent an operation after breaking a bone in his wrist. Koehler said there are "significant doubts" about a second claim of responsibility found online suggesting a left-wing extremist motive for the bus attack. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
Debris from the explosion injured Dortmund's Spanish defender Marc Bartra who subsequently underwent an operation after breaking a bone in his wrist. Koehler said there are "significant doubts" about a second claim of responsibility found online suggesting a left-wing extremist motive for the bus attack. (more...)
North Korea condemns US bombing of Syria
- April 12, 2017
Both the leaders are in Florida for their first series of face-to-face meetings, where talks on complex issues will take place. While Nikki Haley, the US ambassador to the United Nations, described regime change in Syria as a USA priority and inevitable, Tillerson suggested that last week's American airstrikes in retaliation for the chemical attack hadn't really changed US priorities toward ousting Assad. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
Both the leaders are in Florida for their first series of face-to-face meetings, where talks on complex issues will take place. While Nikki Haley, the US ambassador to the United Nations, described regime change in Syria as a USA priority and inevitable, Tillerson suggested that last week's American airstrikes in retaliation for the chemical attack hadn't really changed US priorities toward ousting Assad. (more...)
United States vows to keep up pressure on Syria after missile strikes
- April 12, 2017
In an interview to air Sunday on CBS' "Face the Nation", Tillerson said Russians were not targeted by the strikes. The US says the base was used in the Syrian attack in Khan Sheikhun in rebel-held Idlib province, whose victims included 27 children. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
In an interview to air Sunday on CBS' "Face the Nation", Tillerson said Russians were not targeted by the strikes. The US says the base was used in the Syrian attack in Khan Sheikhun in rebel-held Idlib province, whose victims included 27 children. (more...)
Condom-clogged sewage system leads to bust at Austin massage parlor
- April 12, 2017
The company was made aware of the possible prostitution when an industrial waste disposal was destroyed by condoms, the affidavit says. Police said several tenants had already contacted the company, concerned that prostitution was taking place at Jade Massage. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
The company was made aware of the possible prostitution when an industrial waste disposal was destroyed by condoms, the affidavit says. Police said several tenants had already contacted the company, concerned that prostitution was taking place at Jade Massage. (more...)
Somalia's army rescues 8 Indian crew held hostage by pirates
- April 12, 2017
Meanwhile, Somali pirates are still holding nine Indian sailors who they moved to land after abandoning the boat Al Kausar following an operation by Somali regional security forces off the coast of Hobyo port town Monday night. After a five-year hiatus piracy has suddenly reappeared off the Horn of Africa in the past month. The piracy was once a serious threat to the global shipping industry but lessened in recent years after an worldwide effort to patrol near Somalia, whose weak central ... (more...)
- April 12, 2017
Meanwhile, Somali pirates are still holding nine Indian sailors who they moved to land after abandoning the boat Al Kausar following an operation by Somali regional security forces off the coast of Hobyo port town Monday night. After a five-year hiatus piracy has suddenly reappeared off the Horn of Africa in the past month. The piracy was once a serious threat to the global shipping industry but lessened in recent years after an worldwide effort to patrol near Somalia, whose weak central ... (more...)
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