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Trump says US-Russia relations may be at "all-time low"
- April 13, 2017
In an interview yesterday, Putin said that if Donald Trump had meant to bring about a thaw in U.S. relations with Russian Federation, he has failed to see this intention through. One day after US cruise missiles destroyed Syrian jets, fuel and radars at the Sharyat air base, Russia withdrew from the so-called "deconfliction line", which is a military-to-military daily phone call used since late 2015 to communicate the locations of USA and Russian air and ground forces in Syria. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
In an interview yesterday, Putin said that if Donald Trump had meant to bring about a thaw in U.S. relations with Russian Federation, he has failed to see this intention through. One day after US cruise missiles destroyed Syrian jets, fuel and radars at the Sharyat air base, Russia withdrew from the so-called "deconfliction line", which is a military-to-military daily phone call used since late 2015 to communicate the locations of USA and Russian air and ground forces in Syria. (more...)
Tillerson says US missile strikes carry message for others
- April 13, 2017
During the Chinese nuclear envoy's four to five-day stay in South Korea, Wu plans to meet South Korea's presidential hopefuls to explain China's North Korea policy and its opposition to the deployment of the THAAD missile defense system on South Korean soil. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
During the Chinese nuclear envoy's four to five-day stay in South Korea, Wu plans to meet South Korea's presidential hopefuls to explain China's North Korea policy and its opposition to the deployment of the THAAD missile defense system on South Korean soil. (more...)
China urges peace as Japan's fleet supports Trump's 'armada'
- April 13, 2017
Officials from North Korea, including leader Kim Jong Un, have indicated that an intercontinental ballistic missile test or something similar could be on the way. The unexpected telephone call came after Mr Trump tweeted: "North Korea is looking for trouble". Meanwhile, President Trump spoke with President Xi Jinping of China Wednesday over North Korea concerns. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
Officials from North Korea, including leader Kim Jong Un, have indicated that an intercontinental ballistic missile test or something similar could be on the way. The unexpected telephone call came after Mr Trump tweeted: "North Korea is looking for trouble". Meanwhile, President Trump spoke with President Xi Jinping of China Wednesday over North Korea concerns. (more...)
BJP leads in six out of 10 bypolls
- April 13, 2017
Both the seats were held by the Congress. Assam: BJP's Ranoj Pegu defeats Congress' Babul Sonowal by over 9000 votes from Dhemaji. In Bengaluru, senior BJP leaders head towards state president B S Yeddyurappa house to mull over their nearly certain loss. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
Both the seats were held by the Congress. Assam: BJP's Ranoj Pegu defeats Congress' Babul Sonowal by over 9000 votes from Dhemaji. In Bengaluru, senior BJP leaders head towards state president B S Yeddyurappa house to mull over their nearly certain loss. (more...)
Indian FM warns Pakistan over Kulbhushan death sentence
- April 13, 2017
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj in Parliament said Jadhav's execution will be taken by India as a "pre- meditated murder" and Pakistan should consider its consequences on bilateral relations if it proceeds on the matter. Khawaja Asif said the enemies of Pakistan within the country and overseas must be well aware that Pakistani forces, people, the government and civilian institutions were fully alive to defence of the country and protecting national integrity. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj in Parliament said Jadhav's execution will be taken by India as a "pre- meditated murder" and Pakistan should consider its consequences on bilateral relations if it proceeds on the matter. Khawaja Asif said the enemies of Pakistan within the country and overseas must be well aware that Pakistani forces, people, the government and civilian institutions were fully alive to defence of the country and protecting national integrity. (more...)
United Airlines to refund fares to all Flight 3411 passengers
- April 13, 2017
United's explanation "has been unsatisfactory, and appears to underestimate the public anger about this incident", four senators wrote in letters on Tuesday to Mr Munoz and Ms Ginger Evans, commissioner of the Chicago Department of Aviation. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
United's explanation "has been unsatisfactory, and appears to underestimate the public anger about this incident", four senators wrote in letters on Tuesday to Mr Munoz and Ms Ginger Evans, commissioner of the Chicago Department of Aviation. (more...)
Sean Spicer On Comparing Assad To Hitler
- April 13, 2017
Spicer made the comments at a daily news briefing, during a discussion about the April 4 chemical weapons attack in Syria that killed 87 people. Veep showrunner David Mandel recently told the Washington Post that President Donald Trump's administration has regularly "out-Veeped Veep ", and that was before Press Secretary Sean Spicer brought up "Holocaust centers". (more...)
- April 13, 2017
Spicer made the comments at a daily news briefing, during a discussion about the April 4 chemical weapons attack in Syria that killed 87 people. Veep showrunner David Mandel recently told the Washington Post that President Donald Trump's administration has regularly "out-Veeped Veep ", and that was before Press Secretary Sean Spicer brought up "Holocaust centers". (more...)
Xi urges calm in call with Trump
- April 13, 2017
Tensions boiled over as North Korea indicated that it was prepared for an "invasion" from the USA and ready to hit back with a nuclear attack. "In the courtyards of the main administrative area are approximately 11 probable tarp-covered pallets of equipment or supplies, a formation of personnel, and several individuals walking about", the site added. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
Tensions boiled over as North Korea indicated that it was prepared for an "invasion" from the USA and ready to hit back with a nuclear attack. "In the courtyards of the main administrative area are approximately 11 probable tarp-covered pallets of equipment or supplies, a formation of personnel, and several individuals walking about", the site added. (more...)
Police detain suspect in Borussia Dortmund team bus blast case
- April 13, 2017
Spanish defender Marc Bartra suffered injuries in the wrist and arm and underwent an operation Tuesday night. German prosecutors say the explosive devices used in the attack on Borussia Dortmund's team bus contained metal pins, one of which buried its way into a headrest on the vehicle. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
Spanish defender Marc Bartra suffered injuries in the wrist and arm and underwent an operation Tuesday night. German prosecutors say the explosive devices used in the attack on Borussia Dortmund's team bus contained metal pins, one of which buried its way into a headrest on the vehicle. (more...)
Putin meets Tillerson as US, Russia fiercely feud over Syria
- April 13, 2017
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Gennady Gatilov has said Russian Federation would veto the draft in its current form, the Interfax news agency reported. "This is just the latest use of chemical weapons by the Assad regime", he said, noting that Assad had presided over more than 50 attacks, using weapons such as cluster bombs and chlorine bombs "intended to maim and kill in the most horrific ways". (more...)
- April 13, 2017
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Gennady Gatilov has said Russian Federation would veto the draft in its current form, the Interfax news agency reported. "This is just the latest use of chemical weapons by the Assad regime", he said, noting that Assad had presided over more than 50 attacks, using weapons such as cluster bombs and chlorine bombs "intended to maim and kill in the most horrific ways". (more...)
Ahmadinejad stirs up Iran presidential race with surprise bid
- April 13, 2017
Hamid Baghaei, right, close ally of former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad kisses his head after registering their candidacy for the upcoming presidential elections at the Interior Ministry in Tehran , Iran, Wednesday, April 12, 2017. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
Hamid Baghaei, right, close ally of former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad kisses his head after registering their candidacy for the upcoming presidential elections at the Interior Ministry in Tehran , Iran, Wednesday, April 12, 2017. (more...)
G7 fails to agree sanctions on Russian Federation after 'chemical attack'
- April 13, 2017
Russia's Foreign Ministry said in a statement that it hoped for "productive talks". On April 4, Reuters cited the London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights saying that an airstrike on Syrian's city of Khan Sheikhoun, in the Idlib province, had killed 58 people, including 11 children. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
Russia's Foreign Ministry said in a statement that it hoped for "productive talks". On April 4, Reuters cited the London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights saying that an airstrike on Syrian's city of Khan Sheikhoun, in the Idlib province, had killed 58 people, including 11 children. (more...)
US, Mexico, Canada launch bid for soccer's 2026 World Cup
- April 13, 2017
Gulati indicated that officials expected all three host nations to be granted places. "The president of the United States is fully supportive and encouraged us to have this joint bid", Gulati said, The Guardian reported . The U.S. has participated in 10, including the last seven tournaments. "Yes, it's going to be 10 games in Mexico , but it's also going to be games in Los Angeles, Houston, Dallas, Chicago, Phoenix". (more...)
- April 13, 2017
Gulati indicated that officials expected all three host nations to be granted places. "The president of the United States is fully supportive and encouraged us to have this joint bid", Gulati said, The Guardian reported . The U.S. has participated in 10, including the last seven tournaments. "Yes, it's going to be 10 games in Mexico , but it's also going to be games in Los Angeles, Houston, Dallas, Chicago, Phoenix". (more...)
US, Mexico,Canada announce joint bid for World Cup 2026
- April 13, 2017
Soccer Federation head Sunil Gulati told reporters in NY. Of the 80 games , 60 will be played in America, with Mexico and Canada each hosting ten each. The United States also burnished its credentials as a major tournament host with last year's 16-team Copa America Centenario. The historic unified bid by Canada, USA and Mexico would be the first time that three nations would jointly host a Federation Internationale de Football Association competition. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
Soccer Federation head Sunil Gulati told reporters in NY. Of the 80 games , 60 will be played in America, with Mexico and Canada each hosting ten each. The United States also burnished its credentials as a major tournament host with last year's 16-team Copa America Centenario. The historic unified bid by Canada, USA and Mexico would be the first time that three nations would jointly host a Federation Internationale de Football Association competition. (more...)
North Korea is ready to launch nuclear test at Punggye-ri site
- April 13, 2017
The call, brief details of which were released by the Chinese foreign ministry, came amid rising tensions after a U.S. Navy strike group was re-routed to the Korean Peninsula, CBS News correspondent Adriana Diaz reports. That I can tell you. "I explained to the President of China that a trade deal with the US will be far better for them if they solve the North Korean problem!" Trump tweeted Tuesday morning. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
The call, brief details of which were released by the Chinese foreign ministry, came amid rising tensions after a U.S. Navy strike group was re-routed to the Korean Peninsula, CBS News correspondent Adriana Diaz reports. That I can tell you. "I explained to the President of China that a trade deal with the US will be far better for them if they solve the North Korean problem!" Trump tweeted Tuesday morning. (more...)
Israel official: Arab summit reflects challenges
- April 13, 2017
The Arab League's reaffirmation of its 2002 Arab Peace Initiative is a blow to the Israeli proposal explored by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of normalization with some Arab states ahead of a deal with the Palestinians. Other Arab leaders speaking at the summit also called for concerted efforts to put an end to violation of Palestinians' rights by the Israeli regime. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
The Arab League's reaffirmation of its 2002 Arab Peace Initiative is a blow to the Israeli proposal explored by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of normalization with some Arab states ahead of a deal with the Palestinians. Other Arab leaders speaking at the summit also called for concerted efforts to put an end to violation of Palestinians' rights by the Israeli regime. (more...)
Park arrested, jailed over corruption allegations
- April 13, 2017
After a marathon court hearing, former President Park was arrested earlier in the day in connection with a massive corruption scandal that brought her down. The warrant for her arrest dictates she be held for 20 days, which prosecutors will use to continue to build a case against the disgraced politician. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
After a marathon court hearing, former President Park was arrested earlier in the day in connection with a massive corruption scandal that brought her down. The warrant for her arrest dictates she be held for 20 days, which prosecutors will use to continue to build a case against the disgraced politician. (more...)
Hillary Clinton Discusses President Trump's Airstrikes on Syria
- April 13, 2017
The former First Lady, who also said she wanted to spend more time with her grandchildren, also addressed a range of issues including the Syrian civil war and this week's gas attacks blamed on the Bashar Assad regime. She cited the president's proposed travel restrictions and the effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act. "I do admit that was somewhat gratifying" when the AHCA was pulled from the vote, Clinton said. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
The former First Lady, who also said she wanted to spend more time with her grandchildren, also addressed a range of issues including the Syrian civil war and this week's gas attacks blamed on the Bashar Assad regime. She cited the president's proposed travel restrictions and the effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act. "I do admit that was somewhat gratifying" when the AHCA was pulled from the vote, Clinton said. (more...)
Tillerson in Moscow: Pushing on Syria where Obama failed
- April 13, 2017
The White House press secretary, Sean Spicer, on Monday said the USA would not become "the world's policeman", but he said later about Syria's chemical weapons use, "If we see this kind of action again, we hold open the possibility of future action". (more...)
- April 13, 2017
The White House press secretary, Sean Spicer, on Monday said the USA would not become "the world's policeman", but he said later about Syria's chemical weapons use, "If we see this kind of action again, we hold open the possibility of future action". (more...)
South Korea condemns North Korea missile launch
- April 13, 2017
The U.S. Pacific Command was somewhat more forthcoming on the details of the launch of the missile. In an uncharacteristically terse statement for the agency, Tillerson confirmed the missile launch but made it clear he would not be discussing the matter further. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
The U.S. Pacific Command was somewhat more forthcoming on the details of the launch of the missile. In an uncharacteristically terse statement for the agency, Tillerson confirmed the missile launch but made it clear he would not be discussing the matter further. (more...)
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