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BC campaign officially starts Tuesday but NDP, Green buses already rolling
- April 13, 2017
Horgan has vowed to raise income taxes on the province's top wage earners - those making more than $150,000 a year. And then on the weekend, the Liberals announced they would cap the amount people using the Port Mann and Golden Ears bridges pay in tolls to $500 annually - a move that prompted the New Democrats to double down and say they would eliminate levies on the two crossings entirely. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
Horgan has vowed to raise income taxes on the province's top wage earners - those making more than $150,000 a year. And then on the weekend, the Liberals announced they would cap the amount people using the Port Mann and Golden Ears bridges pay in tolls to $500 annually - a move that prompted the New Democrats to double down and say they would eliminate levies on the two crossings entirely. (more...)
Russian relations 'may be at an all-time low'
- April 13, 2017
President Donald Trump took credit Wednesday for steering NATO's focus toward terrorism, declaring the military alliance is no longer outdated after castigating its focus and financing on the campaign trail past year. This has built for a long period of time. He also said he has "absolutely no doubt we did the right thing" in attacking Syria with cruise missiles after the Syrian chemical attack last week. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
President Donald Trump took credit Wednesday for steering NATO's focus toward terrorism, declaring the military alliance is no longer outdated after castigating its focus and financing on the campaign trail past year. This has built for a long period of time. He also said he has "absolutely no doubt we did the right thing" in attacking Syria with cruise missiles after the Syrian chemical attack last week. (more...)
China's Xi tells Trump 'peaceful resolution' needed on North Korea
- April 13, 2017
President Donald Trump of unilateral action "to solve the problem". Backing away from a campaign pledge, President Donald Trump said his administration will not label China a currency manipulator in a report due this week, though he does feel the US dollar "is getting too strong". (more...)
- April 13, 2017
President Donald Trump of unilateral action "to solve the problem". Backing away from a campaign pledge, President Donald Trump said his administration will not label China a currency manipulator in a report due this week, though he does feel the US dollar "is getting too strong". (more...)
US, Russia agree to push chemical weapons probe
- April 13, 2017
Just as Tillerson sat down for talks with Lavrov earlier on Wednesday, a senior Russian official assailed the "primitiveness and loutishness" of US rhetoric, part of a volley of statements that appeared timed to maximise the awkwardness during the first visit by a member of Trump's cabinet. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
Just as Tillerson sat down for talks with Lavrov earlier on Wednesday, a senior Russian official assailed the "primitiveness and loutishness" of US rhetoric, part of a volley of statements that appeared timed to maximise the awkwardness during the first visit by a member of Trump's cabinet. (more...)
Giants Catcher Buster Posey Struck in Head by Pitch in Home Opener
- April 13, 2017
And that remains a concern Tuesday, when the Giants will face Diamondbacks left-hander Robbie Ray . SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The Giants are relieved star catcher Buster Posey appears to be OK after getting hit in the helmet with a pitch. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
And that remains a concern Tuesday, when the Giants will face Diamondbacks left-hander Robbie Ray . SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The Giants are relieved star catcher Buster Posey appears to be OK after getting hit in the helmet with a pitch. (more...)
Watch drive-by bullets fly past four-year-old
- April 13, 2017
Cops say the young girl was injured by flying glass, and only narrowly avoided being shot. "Two shots pierced the glass at the head level of the girl, passing by either side of her head", a booking sheet states. A 4-year-old girl was struck by glass debris while sitting inside the barber shop. Police made contact with family, friends and his girlfriend, who told police she spoke to Hart and he told her he was involved in a shooting where he "popped off" some rounds, Tyler said. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
Cops say the young girl was injured by flying glass, and only narrowly avoided being shot. "Two shots pierced the glass at the head level of the girl, passing by either side of her head", a booking sheet states. A 4-year-old girl was struck by glass debris while sitting inside the barber shop. Police made contact with family, friends and his girlfriend, who told police she spoke to Hart and he told her he was involved in a shooting where he "popped off" some rounds, Tyler said. (more...)
Egypt's Coptic Church cancels Easter celebrations
- April 13, 2017
The Coptic pope was celebrating services inside. The total settlement for the USA and United Kingdom lawsuits was reportedly about $2.9 million. The traditional handing out of candies to children by Coptic Pope Tawadros II before the start of Easter mass on Sunday will also be cancelled. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
The Coptic pope was celebrating services inside. The total settlement for the USA and United Kingdom lawsuits was reportedly about $2.9 million. The traditional handing out of candies to children by Coptic Pope Tawadros II before the start of Easter mass on Sunday will also be cancelled. (more...)
Vladimir Putin says Russia-US relations have 'worsened' under Donald Trump
- April 13, 2017
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 attack. Tillerson said much of the same following a joint press conference with Lavrov, attributing the two countries' problems to a lack of trust, but wouldn't go as far as Trump when it came to speculating about Russian awareness of the chemical attack. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
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 attack. Tillerson said much of the same following a joint press conference with Lavrov, attributing the two countries' problems to a lack of trust, but wouldn't go as far as Trump when it came to speculating about Russian awareness of the chemical attack. (more...)
South African opposition protests Zuma, who celebrates 75th
- April 13, 2017
As opposition parties came together to demand that President Jacob Zuma vacate the Union Buildings , a growing number of the ANC's own have spoken out. Opposition leaders called on ANC MPs to choose South Africa over party loyalty, particularly when it comes to the motion of no confidence on Tuesday, April 18. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
As opposition parties came together to demand that President Jacob Zuma vacate the Union Buildings , a growing number of the ANC's own have spoken out. Opposition leaders called on ANC MPs to choose South Africa over party loyalty, particularly when it comes to the motion of no confidence on Tuesday, April 18. (more...)
Michael Flynn Initially Didn't Disclose Pay From Russian Firms
- April 13, 2017
In a form signed by Flynn on March 31, the former White House official listed speaking engagements to Russian entities, including the Kremlin-funded RT TV, Volga-Dnepr Airlines and Kaspersky Government Security Solutions Inc, a U.S. The lesson here for Trump is that he and his White House should never have tried to BS a former prosecutor. As the Hive has noted, Flynn's decision may indeed be a tactical maneuver to mask an actual paucity of meaningful intelligence on the matter. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
In a form signed by Flynn on March 31, the former White House official listed speaking engagements to Russian entities, including the Kremlin-funded RT TV, Volga-Dnepr Airlines and Kaspersky Government Security Solutions Inc, a U.S. The lesson here for Trump is that he and his White House should never have tried to BS a former prosecutor. As the Hive has noted, Flynn's decision may indeed be a tactical maneuver to mask an actual paucity of meaningful intelligence on the matter. (more...)
Russian Federation says it won't 'shield anyone' in chemical probe
- April 13, 2017
Relations between the USA and Russia are at a "low point" and need to be improved, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Wednesday during a joint news conference with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. "We hope only that this will end up on some kind of a positive trend ". Russian Federation said last week the attack took place when Syrian air strike hit a terrorist warehouse containing chemical weapons. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
Relations between the USA and Russia are at a "low point" and need to be improved, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Wednesday during a joint news conference with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. "We hope only that this will end up on some kind of a positive trend ". Russian Federation said last week the attack took place when Syrian air strike hit a terrorist warehouse containing chemical weapons. (more...)
Boston Globe Actually Finds Romney's Binders Full Of Women
- April 13, 2017
The binders - and the resumes - were the result of an effort to get more women into state government in MA after Romney defeated Democratic nominee and then-state Treasurer Shannon O'Brien for governor in 2002. Sen. But lost amid the mockery was the fact that Romney was, believe it or not, telling the truth. Though he did not seek a second term and had an approval rating of 24 percent in November 2006, Romney received approval from women's groups for his appointment women to high-level ... (more...)
- April 13, 2017
The binders - and the resumes - were the result of an effort to get more women into state government in MA after Romney defeated Democratic nominee and then-state Treasurer Shannon O'Brien for governor in 2002. Sen. But lost amid the mockery was the fact that Romney was, believe it or not, telling the truth. Though he did not seek a second term and had an approval rating of 24 percent in November 2006, Romney received approval from women's groups for his appointment women to high-level ... (more...)
Egyptian cabinet approves state of emergency
- April 13, 2017
At least 27 people died in a bomb blast inside a church in the northern city of Tanta, and 78 people were injured, according to Egypt's state-run news agency Al-Ahram. It was the single deadliest day for Christians in decades and the worst since a bombing at a Cairo church in December killed 30 people. The ministry alleged they were plotting attacks against Christians . (more...)
- April 13, 2017
At least 27 people died in a bomb blast inside a church in the northern city of Tanta, and 78 people were injured, according to Egypt's state-run news agency Al-Ahram. It was the single deadliest day for Christians in decades and the worst since a bombing at a Cairo church in December killed 30 people. The ministry alleged they were plotting attacks against Christians . (more...)
South Korea tests long-range ballistic missile
- April 13, 2017
The missile was sacked at a high angle and reached an altitude of 189 km (117 miles), the official said. Members of the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan, known locally as Chongryon, are also prohibited from re-entering Japan if they leave the country to visit North Korea. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
The missile was sacked at a high angle and reached an altitude of 189 km (117 miles), the official said. Members of the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan, known locally as Chongryon, are also prohibited from re-entering Japan if they leave the country to visit North Korea. (more...)
G7 foreign ministers seek US clarity over Syria
- April 13, 2017
The White House officials said Russian Federation has frequently offered multiple, conflicting accounts of Syrian government aggression including the incident in the village of Khan Sheikhoun to sow doubt within the worldwide community. Confirmation of the cause of the deaths came as Russian President Vladimir Putin called for a United Nations investigation of the chemical weapons attack. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
The White House officials said Russian Federation has frequently offered multiple, conflicting accounts of Syrian government aggression including the incident in the village of Khan Sheikhoun to sow doubt within the worldwide community. Confirmation of the cause of the deaths came as Russian President Vladimir Putin called for a United Nations investigation of the chemical weapons attack. (more...)
Despite Iran, Russia threats over Syria, Trump enjoys 16th golf course visit
- April 13, 2017
The fastest designated route to West Palm Beach will be County Rd.to Royal Palm Way. Bradshaw and local officials, as well as members of Congress from the area, are hoping to get the federal government to reimburse local taxpayers for those expenses. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
The fastest designated route to West Palm Beach will be County Rd.to Royal Palm Way. Bradshaw and local officials, as well as members of Congress from the area, are hoping to get the federal government to reimburse local taxpayers for those expenses. (more...)
North Korean ships head home after China orders coal returned
- April 13, 2017
Earlier this year, China called on both North Korea and the United States to ease tensions on the Korean Peninsula - Pyongyang by suspending its nuclear weapon and missile program and Washington by stopping military exercises with South Korea that antagonize Pyongyang. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
Earlier this year, China called on both North Korea and the United States to ease tensions on the Korean Peninsula - Pyongyang by suspending its nuclear weapon and missile program and Washington by stopping military exercises with South Korea that antagonize Pyongyang. (more...)
Leftist Melenchon just behind Fillon as Macron still leads French polls
- April 13, 2017
Far-right Marine Le Pen is expected to get 25 percent in the first round, while independent Emmanuel Macron is set to get 26 percent of the projected votes. Hamon's base of sure voters is just 45 percent, it noted, and many of them could end up being split - about equally - between Melenchon and Macron. FILLON TURNS BACK THE CLOCK Le Pen was due to hold a meeting in Bordeaux on Sunday, but it was her two main rivals who were making headlines on Saturday. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
Far-right Marine Le Pen is expected to get 25 percent in the first round, while independent Emmanuel Macron is set to get 26 percent of the projected votes. Hamon's base of sure voters is just 45 percent, it noted, and many of them could end up being split - about equally - between Melenchon and Macron. FILLON TURNS BACK THE CLOCK Le Pen was due to hold a meeting in Bordeaux on Sunday, but it was her two main rivals who were making headlines on Saturday. (more...)
France's Le Pen touches nerve with comment on wartime Jewish arrests
- April 13, 2017
Acting under the orders of Nazi officers in July 1942, French police arrested 13,000 Jews in occupied Paris and crowded them into a cycling track before most were sent to Auschwitz. This would mean they both qualified for the second round run-off scheduled on May 7 which Macron is seen winning comfortably. Clearly, to Marine Le Pen, France is First. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
Acting under the orders of Nazi officers in July 1942, French police arrested 13,000 Jews in occupied Paris and crowded them into a cycling track before most were sent to Auschwitz. This would mean they both qualified for the second round run-off scheduled on May 7 which Macron is seen winning comfortably. Clearly, to Marine Le Pen, France is First. (more...)
Malaysians held in NoKor return home
- April 13, 2017
The attack outraged Malaysia and sparked a diplomatic row with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), as North Korea is officially known, resulting in travel bans on both sides and a collapse in their long-standing friendly ties. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
The attack outraged Malaysia and sparked a diplomatic row with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), as North Korea is officially known, resulting in travel bans on both sides and a collapse in their long-standing friendly ties. (more...)
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