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US President Trump dials China's Xi Jinping, discusses North Korea
- April 13, 2017
That doesn't seem to have deterred Donald Trump, who on Tuesday tweeted that if the regime is "looking for trouble," that the US was going to solve the problem, without China's help if necessary. He has stated that China should take a larger role in pressuring the North Korean regime. -South Korea war games, which it sees as an invasion rehearsal, and justifies its nuclear weapons as defensive in nature. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
That doesn't seem to have deterred Donald Trump, who on Tuesday tweeted that if the regime is "looking for trouble," that the US was going to solve the problem, without China's help if necessary. He has stated that China should take a larger role in pressuring the North Korean regime. -South Korea war games, which it sees as an invasion rehearsal, and justifies its nuclear weapons as defensive in nature. (more...)
Marc Bartra all smiles after surgery to fix injuries from explosions
- April 13, 2017
The first leg of the Champions League quarter final soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and AS Monaco had been cancelled. She said the direction of the probe remains "open". "The team and coaches were shocked". We saw it a lot of times on TV, it was far, far away from it, even when it was in Istanbul in my country on New Year's Eve. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
The first leg of the Champions League quarter final soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and AS Monaco had been cancelled. She said the direction of the probe remains "open". "The team and coaches were shocked". We saw it a lot of times on TV, it was far, far away from it, even when it was in Istanbul in my country on New Year's Eve. (more...)
Emmanuel Macron's lead narrows in French presidential race: Polls
- April 13, 2017
After a televised debate between all French presidential candidates, Emmanuel Macron remained at the top of poll ratings and ultra-right challenger Marine Le Pen was felt to have performed badly. In an interview on Sud Radio and TV channel Public Senat, Le Pen said that, if elected on May 7, she would open talks with the rest of the European Union and organize a referendum within six months. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
After a televised debate between all French presidential candidates, Emmanuel Macron remained at the top of poll ratings and ultra-right challenger Marine Le Pen was felt to have performed badly. In an interview on Sud Radio and TV channel Public Senat, Le Pen said that, if elected on May 7, she would open talks with the rest of the European Union and organize a referendum within six months. (more...)
Could Defense Wrap Up in Hernandez Trial?
- April 13, 2017
Former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez is seated. Tuesday was mostly related to negotiation among the attorneys and Judge Jeffrey Locke on jury instructions. Hernandez allegedly shot and killed the two men at a stop light after de Abreu spilled a drink on him earlier in the night. Baez said the other witnesses who encountered Hernandez on the night of the alleged murders painted a much different picture of him , saying he was friendly, and not enraged. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
Former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez is seated. Tuesday was mostly related to negotiation among the attorneys and Judge Jeffrey Locke on jury instructions. Hernandez allegedly shot and killed the two men at a stop light after de Abreu spilled a drink on him earlier in the night. Baez said the other witnesses who encountered Hernandez on the night of the alleged murders painted a much different picture of him , saying he was friendly, and not enraged. (more...)
Russian Federation vetoes United Nations resolution on Syrian investigation
- April 13, 2017
The comments came out as US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov held tense talks following an alleged Syrian chemical attack and subsequent missile strike by Washington . Moscow has stood by Assad, saying the poison gas belonged to rebels, an explanation Washington dismisses as beyond credible. He said he believed there were two main explanations for the incident in Idlib province: that Syrian government air strikes had hit rebel chemical weapons stocks, ... (more...)
- April 13, 2017
The comments came out as US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov held tense talks following an alleged Syrian chemical attack and subsequent missile strike by Washington . Moscow has stood by Assad, saying the poison gas belonged to rebels, an explanation Washington dismisses as beyond credible. He said he believed there were two main explanations for the incident in Idlib province: that Syrian government air strikes had hit rebel chemical weapons stocks, ... (more...)
Former Trump campaign chairman to register as foreign agent
- April 13, 2017
After Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn resigned as Trump's national security adviser, he acknowledged that he had worked as an agent of the Turkish government to pressure the U.S.to extradite exiled cleric Fetullah Gulen, whom the Turkish government blames for a failed coup in 2016. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
After Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn resigned as Trump's national security adviser, he acknowledged that he had worked as an agent of the Turkish government to pressure the U.S.to extradite exiled cleric Fetullah Gulen, whom the Turkish government blames for a failed coup in 2016. (more...)
Lavrov accuses United States of unlawful strikes as Tillerson looks to mend ties
- April 13, 2017
The US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has arrived in Moscow for a very important meeting with his counterpart Sergei Lavrov. Putin's strained relationship with Trump's predecessor, former President Barack Obama , was well-publicized. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
The US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has arrived in Moscow for a very important meeting with his counterpart Sergei Lavrov. Putin's strained relationship with Trump's predecessor, former President Barack Obama , was well-publicized. (more...)
G-7 ministers seek unity in bid to press Russian Federation over Assad
- April 13, 2017
White House spokesman Sean Spicer on Wednesday said that the president was not ruling out another attack on Syrian government installations if Assad continued to use chemical weapons against civilians. But Johnson said Monday that "it is the Americans who have changed the game by using those cruise missiles", and it was right for the rest of the G-7 unite behind Tillerson. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
White House spokesman Sean Spicer on Wednesday said that the president was not ruling out another attack on Syrian government installations if Assad continued to use chemical weapons against civilians. But Johnson said Monday that "it is the Americans who have changed the game by using those cruise missiles", and it was right for the rest of the G-7 unite behind Tillerson. (more...)
North Korea condemns US missile attack on Syria
- April 13, 2017
Trade ties between the U.S. and China as well as North Korea's nuclear and missile programmes were at the top of the agenda during the summit, which Trump hosted at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on 6 and 7 April. A woman walks past a television screen showing file footage of North Korea's missile launch at a railway station in Seoul , South Korea, February 12, 2017. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
Trade ties between the U.S. and China as well as North Korea's nuclear and missile programmes were at the top of the agenda during the summit, which Trump hosted at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on 6 and 7 April. A woman walks past a television screen showing file footage of North Korea's missile launch at a railway station in Seoul , South Korea, February 12, 2017. (more...)
Trump Weighing Major Shakeup That Could Ax Priebus, Bannon
- April 13, 2017
And when the White House released a photo of Trump being briefed after the strikes, Twitter was quick to notice that Bannon didn't have a seat at the table . Trump's rough edges and broaden his narrow popular appeal after months of historically low poll numbers. The future of top White House staffers, Steve Bannon and Reince Priebus, is uncertain, as President Donald Trump is increasingly sending signals he is considering a major shakeup of his leading advisers. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
And when the White House released a photo of Trump being briefed after the strikes, Twitter was quick to notice that Bannon didn't have a seat at the table . Trump's rough edges and broaden his narrow popular appeal after months of historically low poll numbers. The future of top White House staffers, Steve Bannon and Reince Priebus, is uncertain, as President Donald Trump is increasingly sending signals he is considering a major shakeup of his leading advisers. (more...)
Abu Sayyaf leader behind execution of foreigners is killed, Philippines says
- April 13, 2017
Ano said troops took the picture of Askali after his death and that captured Abu Sayyaf fighters identified the the young commander. Abu Sayyaf militants are still holding about 20 hostages, including 12 Vietnamese sailors, seven Indonesians and a Dutch man kidnapped in 2012, on the southern island of Jolo, their stronghold. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
Ano said troops took the picture of Askali after his death and that captured Abu Sayyaf fighters identified the the young commander. Abu Sayyaf militants are still holding about 20 hostages, including 12 Vietnamese sailors, seven Indonesians and a Dutch man kidnapped in 2012, on the southern island of Jolo, their stronghold. (more...)
Blowback continues for United Airlines
- April 13, 2017
In a letter to its employees, Munoz said: "Our employees followed established procedures for dealing with situations like this". The man managed to get back on the flight after that, Bridges said. "I share all of those sentiments, and one above all: my deepest apologies for what happened. We don't kick our passengers out", the picture reads in a jibe at United Airlines. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
In a letter to its employees, Munoz said: "Our employees followed established procedures for dealing with situations like this". The man managed to get back on the flight after that, Bridges said. "I share all of those sentiments, and one above all: my deepest apologies for what happened. We don't kick our passengers out", the picture reads in a jibe at United Airlines. (more...)
Latest NKorean missile was a Scud
- April 13, 2017
The missile flew around 37 miles, reaching the altitude of 117 miles. The North has defied the ban, saying it infringes on its sovereign rights to self-defence and the pursuit of space exploration. It's also an uncertain time for the region as the nascent Trump administration has yet to spell out its broader strategy for North Korea , which has increased its nuclear capabilities over the past few years. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
The missile flew around 37 miles, reaching the altitude of 117 miles. The North has defied the ban, saying it infringes on its sovereign rights to self-defence and the pursuit of space exploration. It's also an uncertain time for the region as the nascent Trump administration has yet to spell out its broader strategy for North Korea , which has increased its nuclear capabilities over the past few years. (more...)
Marchand breaks late tie, Bruins top Senators 2-1 in Game 1
- April 13, 2017
Boston should have the edge. In 2016-17, the Senators had a negative goal differentail. Most hockey writers that I have seen in the last few days have heavily backed the Boston Bruins. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File) FILE - In this February 18, 2017 file photo Minnesota Wild head coach Bruce Boudreau watches his NHL hockey team play against the Nashville Predators in St. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
Boston should have the edge. In 2016-17, the Senators had a negative goal differentail. Most hockey writers that I have seen in the last few days have heavily backed the Boston Bruins. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File) FILE - In this February 18, 2017 file photo Minnesota Wild head coach Bruce Boudreau watches his NHL hockey team play against the Nashville Predators in St. (more...)
G7 foreign ministers seek USA clarity over Syria
- April 13, 2017
They have aligned themselves with North Korea, Syria, Iran. Why are we supporting this murderous regime that is committing mass murder of its own population?" Trump spoke separately to German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who also "expressed support for the action of the United States and agreed with President Trump on the importance of holding Syrian President Bashar al-Assad accountable", the White House said. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
They have aligned themselves with North Korea, Syria, Iran. Why are we supporting this murderous regime that is committing mass murder of its own population?" Trump spoke separately to German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who also "expressed support for the action of the United States and agreed with President Trump on the importance of holding Syrian President Bashar al-Assad accountable", the White House said. (more...)
LGBT Employees Protected By Federal Civil Rights Act, Appeals Court Rules
- April 13, 2017
In his opinion defending LGBTQ workers, Posner explained , "I don't see why firing a lesbian because she is in the subset of women who are lesbian should be thought any less a form of sex discrimination than firing a woman because she's a woman". (more...)
- April 13, 2017
In his opinion defending LGBTQ workers, Posner explained , "I don't see why firing a lesbian because she is in the subset of women who are lesbian should be thought any less a form of sex discrimination than firing a woman because she's a woman". (more...)
Kay Ivey takes Alabama governor's seat after Bentley scandal
- April 13, 2017
Bentley's successor is Lt. Gov. Kay Ivey, who became Alabama's second female governor. Bentley has repeatedly said that he said inappropriate things to Rebekah Caldwell Mason, a former top aide, but denied they had a physical relationship. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
Bentley's successor is Lt. Gov. Kay Ivey, who became Alabama's second female governor. Bentley has repeatedly said that he said inappropriate things to Rebekah Caldwell Mason, a former top aide, but denied they had a physical relationship. (more...)
Rex Tillerson: US will fight crimes against innocents anywhere
- April 13, 2017
Earlier, the United States military's Central Command spokesman Colonel John Thomas said the United States strike at Shayrat airfield near Homs in central Syria had destroyed more than 20 Syrian jets. "Or Russia can maintain its alliance" with Syria and Iran. "No", Trump said in the interview, which aired Wednesday in the U.S. Ministers meeting in the walled Tuscan city of Lucca strongly supported USA missile strikes that targeted a Syrian air base believed to have been used to launch the ... (more...)
- April 13, 2017
Earlier, the United States military's Central Command spokesman Colonel John Thomas said the United States strike at Shayrat airfield near Homs in central Syria had destroyed more than 20 Syrian jets. "Or Russia can maintain its alliance" with Syria and Iran. "No", Trump said in the interview, which aired Wednesday in the U.S. Ministers meeting in the walled Tuscan city of Lucca strongly supported USA missile strikes that targeted a Syrian air base believed to have been used to launch the ... (more...)
Md. judge rejects Trump admin's request to delay police reforms
- April 13, 2017
Sessions ordered his underlings to do a review of the agreements, nearly certainly with the goal of terminating them, if he can get away with it. Consent decrees are backed up by court orders, so, technically, the Justice Department can't just walk away from its legal obligations . (more...)
- April 13, 2017
Sessions ordered his underlings to do a review of the agreements, nearly certainly with the goal of terminating them, if he can get away with it. Consent decrees are backed up by court orders, so, technically, the Justice Department can't just walk away from its legal obligations . (more...)
Lobbying firm registers as foreign agent for Ukraine work
- April 13, 2017
The Associated Press reported that Paul Manafort , Trump's former campaign chairman, is registering with the United States government as a foreign agent. Manafort stepped down as chairman of the Trump campaign back in August, shortly after Steve Bannon and Kellyanne Conway were added to the staff. Manafort's lobbying for a foreign client ended before he began working on Trump's presidential campaign "and was not conducted on behalf of the Russian government", spokesman Jason Maloni said in ... (more...)
- April 13, 2017
The Associated Press reported that Paul Manafort , Trump's former campaign chairman, is registering with the United States government as a foreign agent. Manafort stepped down as chairman of the Trump campaign back in August, shortly after Steve Bannon and Kellyanne Conway were added to the staff. Manafort's lobbying for a foreign client ended before he began working on Trump's presidential campaign "and was not conducted on behalf of the Russian government", spokesman Jason Maloni said in ... (more...)
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