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Lawmakers Say Classified Docs Don't Support Nunes's Surveillance Claims
- April 12, 2017
CNN reported exclusively that foreign intercepts publicly disclosed by Nunes, the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, contain no evidence that Obama administration officials acted improperly, a conclusion reportedly reached by both Democrats and Republicans who have viewed the classified documents. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
CNN reported exclusively that foreign intercepts publicly disclosed by Nunes, the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, contain no evidence that Obama administration officials acted improperly, a conclusion reportedly reached by both Democrats and Republicans who have viewed the classified documents. (more...)
House race in heavily GOP Kansas surprisingly competitive
- April 12, 2017
Democrats would need to pick up 24 seats to get a majority in the House of Representatives. Thompson has tapped into voter frustration with Brownback throughout the campaign, tying the state treasurer to the unpopular Republican governor. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
Democrats would need to pick up 24 seats to get a majority in the House of Representatives. Thompson has tapped into voter frustration with Brownback throughout the campaign, tying the state treasurer to the unpopular Republican governor. (more...)
Neil Gorsuch being sworn in as 113th Supreme Court justice
- April 12, 2017
There was laughter as he asked: "You think that's easy?" MSNBC host Katy Tur asked Markey earlier in the interview whether he and Democrats had regrets about opposing President Trump's Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch, who was sworn in on Monday. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
There was laughter as he asked: "You think that's easy?" MSNBC host Katy Tur asked Markey earlier in the interview whether he and Democrats had regrets about opposing President Trump's Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch, who was sworn in on Monday. (more...)
Complaint: Manifesto suspect wrote apology before gun theft
- April 12, 2017
According to a criminal complaint, Jakubowski is accused of stealing a fully automatic M-16 rifle, at least one other "long gun", and several handguns, some of which had with suppressors, from the Janesville store. The suspect then apologized for the thefts and thanked the gun shop owner for protecting Second Amendment rights. On April 6, police contacted Jakubowski's sister, with whom he was living. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
According to a criminal complaint, Jakubowski is accused of stealing a fully automatic M-16 rifle, at least one other "long gun", and several handguns, some of which had with suppressors, from the Janesville store. The suspect then apologized for the thefts and thanked the gun shop owner for protecting Second Amendment rights. On April 6, police contacted Jakubowski's sister, with whom he was living. (more...)
Banner moment: Chicago Cubs finally raise championship flag
- April 12, 2017
Pinch-hitter Jon Jay led off with a single off Romo, moved into scoring position on a ground out and then stole third base as Jansen struck out Bryant. Earlier on Monday, David Ross had suggested the Cubs put his DWTS performance on the Wrigley jumbotron "if there was a rain delay". But the Cubs fans got a special treat during the Rain Delay. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
Pinch-hitter Jon Jay led off with a single off Romo, moved into scoring position on a ground out and then stole third base as Jansen struck out Bryant. Earlier on Monday, David Ross had suggested the Cubs put his DWTS performance on the Wrigley jumbotron "if there was a rain delay". But the Cubs fans got a special treat during the Rain Delay. (more...)
We're Not Going Into Syria
- April 12, 2017
Trump went on to say that if the Russians "disrespect us and if they cross us", then there "will be no one harder" than his father. Suddenly, it's the administration that fired missiles at Russia's ally, Syria. "Russia's allegations fit with a pattern of deflecting blame from the regime and attempting to undermine the credibility of its opponents", the report read . (more...)
- April 12, 2017
Trump went on to say that if the Russians "disrespect us and if they cross us", then there "will be no one harder" than his father. Suddenly, it's the administration that fired missiles at Russia's ally, Syria. "Russia's allegations fit with a pattern of deflecting blame from the regime and attempting to undermine the credibility of its opponents", the report read . (more...)
Trump, Xi talked Syria strike over 'beautiful' chocolate cake
- April 12, 2017
Trump was entertaining the Chinese leader at Mar-a-Lago when he ordered the military strike. Trump said he then explained the situation to President Xi, as he did not want the foreign leader to hear about the launch from someone else. "It's so incredible. It's brilliant". Our technology, our equipment, is better than anybody by a factor of five. "The Trump team feels that after last week's strike on Syria to enforce the chemical weapons ban, the United States has regained the strategic ... (more...)
- April 12, 2017
Trump was entertaining the Chinese leader at Mar-a-Lago when he ordered the military strike. Trump said he then explained the situation to President Xi, as he did not want the foreign leader to hear about the launch from someone else. "It's so incredible. It's brilliant". Our technology, our equipment, is better than anybody by a factor of five. "The Trump team feels that after last week's strike on Syria to enforce the chemical weapons ban, the United States has regained the strategic ... (more...)
US military takes extra precautions in Syria
- April 12, 2017
Neither applies here. There was no attack on the US (contrast this with Washington's intervention in Afghanistan after the terrorist attacks of 9/11, which Bush argued was justified under worldwide law in response to the Taliban regime's harbouring of and support for al-Qaeda). (more...)
- April 12, 2017
Neither applies here. There was no attack on the US (contrast this with Washington's intervention in Afghanistan after the terrorist attacks of 9/11, which Bush argued was justified under worldwide law in response to the Taliban regime's harbouring of and support for al-Qaeda). (more...)
White House accuses Russia of Syria chemical attack 'cover up'
- April 12, 2017
At the United Nations, the Russian envoy said: "We strongly condemn the illegitimate actions by the US". The Russian Foreign Ministry said that the upcoming talks between Tillerson and Lavrov are hoped to "stabilize and normalize" the relations between the two countries. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
At the United Nations, the Russian envoy said: "We strongly condemn the illegitimate actions by the US". The Russian Foreign Ministry said that the upcoming talks between Tillerson and Lavrov are hoped to "stabilize and normalize" the relations between the two countries. (more...)
Teesta water sharing issue will be solved soon: PM Narendra Modi
- April 12, 2017
He emphasised that "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas" is not just restricted to India, but also to the neighbouring countries and development of India is incomplete without the progress of the region. This is Hasina's first visit to India after Modi assumed office in May 2014, following his Bharatiya Janata Party's landslide win in a general elections. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
He emphasised that "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas" is not just restricted to India, but also to the neighbouring countries and development of India is incomplete without the progress of the region. This is Hasina's first visit to India after Modi assumed office in May 2014, following his Bharatiya Janata Party's landslide win in a general elections. (more...)
11-year-old Swedish girl killed in truck attack
- April 12, 2017
Court documents seen by AFP showed Akilov, who is facing life behind bars, had requested that his state-appointed lawyer Johan Eriksson be replaced by a Sunni Muslim, saying "only a lawyer of this faith could assert his interests in the best way". (more...)
- April 12, 2017
Court documents seen by AFP showed Akilov, who is facing life behind bars, had requested that his state-appointed lawyer Johan Eriksson be replaced by a Sunni Muslim, saying "only a lawyer of this faith could assert his interests in the best way". (more...)
Erdogan: 'Sick man' Europe collapsing, Turkey 'growing'
- April 12, 2017
Taxi hailing app Uber has said it will offer free rides in Istanbul on Sunday, when Turkey is set to hold a hotly contested national referendum that could turn the country's political system into a presidential one. Opinion polls suggest he could win by a whisker. Mehmet Celik, a Dumankaya resident, sees the president as a larger-than-life trail-blazer and fighter against Turkey's perceived enemies. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
Taxi hailing app Uber has said it will offer free rides in Istanbul on Sunday, when Turkey is set to hold a hotly contested national referendum that could turn the country's political system into a presidential one. Opinion polls suggest he could win by a whisker. Mehmet Celik, a Dumankaya resident, sees the president as a larger-than-life trail-blazer and fighter against Turkey's perceived enemies. (more...)
Pakistan followed legal process in prosecuting Kulbushan, says Defence Minister Khawaja Asif
- April 12, 2017
He is India's son and that India will bring him back at any cost. She reiterated India's stand that Jadhav has been framed under false charges, and added that Pakistan was doing all that to divert global attention from its activities of sponsoring terrorism in India. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
He is India's son and that India will bring him back at any cost. She reiterated India's stand that Jadhav has been framed under false charges, and added that Pakistan was doing all that to divert global attention from its activities of sponsoring terrorism in India. (more...)
Athens area escapes much of Southeast's severe weather
- April 12, 2017
The weather service said other surrounding radars can show the most unsafe storms, supercells, which are capable of forming tornadoes . She expects damaging winds and several tornadoes that could touch down for an extended amount of time. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
The weather service said other surrounding radars can show the most unsafe storms, supercells, which are capable of forming tornadoes . She expects damaging winds and several tornadoes that could touch down for an extended amount of time. (more...)
Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Palm Sunday Church Bombings in Egypt
- April 12, 2017
First, there was a huge blast in the St. George Church in Tanta, with at least 27 killed and another 78 wounded in the explosion, according to the Egyptian Health Ministry. Jihadists groups such as IS, and Islamists accuse Copts of supporting the military overthrow of Islamist president Mohamed Morsi in 2013, which ushered in a deadly crackdown on his supporters. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
First, there was a huge blast in the St. George Church in Tanta, with at least 27 killed and another 78 wounded in the explosion, according to the Egyptian Health Ministry. Jihadists groups such as IS, and Islamists accuse Copts of supporting the military overthrow of Islamist president Mohamed Morsi in 2013, which ushered in a deadly crackdown on his supporters. (more...)
Budget Session of Parliament adjourned sine die
- April 12, 2017
The minister pointed out that it was for the first time that all financial business of Centre, including passage of finance bill and demand for grants and appropriation bill, was completed before the beginning of next fiscal. In his valedictory remarks, Rajya Sabha chairman Hamid Ansari also lauded the backbenchers in the House for their enthusiastic contribution to the proceedings. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
The minister pointed out that it was for the first time that all financial business of Centre, including passage of finance bill and demand for grants and appropriation bill, was completed before the beginning of next fiscal. In his valedictory remarks, Rajya Sabha chairman Hamid Ansari also lauded the backbenchers in the House for their enthusiastic contribution to the proceedings. (more...)
Guitarist J. Geils, who sang 'Centerfold,' dies at age 71
- April 12, 2017
Geils Band, was found dead Tuesday at his home in Groton, Massachusetts, ABC News has confirmed. "He was declared dead at the scene". MA police, who discovered Geils' body at his home in the town of Groton, are investigating the death and say that foul play is not suspected at this time. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
Geils Band, was found dead Tuesday at his home in Groton, Massachusetts, ABC News has confirmed. "He was declared dead at the scene". MA police, who discovered Geils' body at his home in the town of Groton, are investigating the death and say that foul play is not suspected at this time. (more...)
Venezuela opposition leader banned from running for office
- April 12, 2017
Two-time presidential candidate and current Miranda state Governor Henrique Capriles , who was seen by many as the opposition's best chance in the presidential election scheduled for 2018, was banned Friday from holding political office for 15 years. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
Two-time presidential candidate and current Miranda state Governor Henrique Capriles , who was seen by many as the opposition's best chance in the presidential election scheduled for 2018, was banned Friday from holding political office for 15 years. (more...)
Estes wins Fourth District seat, Thompson announces 2018 challenge
- April 12, 2017
Collin C. Peterson's district, which gave Trump 62 percent). And Trump, as well as, Vice President Mike Pence recorded a robocall endorsing the candidate for the seat. "I need his help on Healthcare & Tax Cuts (Reform)". Mr. Estes' campaign manager, Rodger Woods, struck a confident tone in an email an hour before polls officially closed in the state at 7 p.m. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
Collin C. Peterson's district, which gave Trump 62 percent). And Trump, as well as, Vice President Mike Pence recorded a robocall endorsing the candidate for the seat. "I need his help on Healthcare & Tax Cuts (Reform)". Mr. Estes' campaign manager, Rodger Woods, struck a confident tone in an email an hour before polls officially closed in the state at 7 p.m. (more...)
Does Syria strike signal aggressive new 'Trump doctrine — PETER APPS
- April 12, 2017
You know, China will not have a, you know - an unstable or destabilized state on their border, and nor will they have a unified Korea, which is allied to the U.S. The two leaders established US-China Comprehensive Dialogue, elevating their dialogue status. In addition to bringing jobs back to the USA from China , he reiterated in multiple different instances that he will declare China a currency manipulator in his first days in office. (more...)
- April 12, 2017
You know, China will not have a, you know - an unstable or destabilized state on their border, and nor will they have a unified Korea, which is allied to the U.S. The two leaders established US-China Comprehensive Dialogue, elevating their dialogue status. In addition to bringing jobs back to the USA from China , he reiterated in multiple different instances that he will declare China a currency manipulator in his first days in office. (more...)
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