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Pentagon chief: 'No doubt' Syria behind deadly chemical attack
- April 13, 2017
A senior White House official also said it was "quite concerning" that the attack took place after Russian Federation was supposedly involved in helping Syria give up its chemical weapons in a deal negotiated under the Obama administration. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
A senior White House official also said it was "quite concerning" that the attack took place after Russian Federation was supposedly involved in helping Syria give up its chemical weapons in a deal negotiated under the Obama administration. (more...)
U.S. prepared to 'do more' in Syria, says Nikki Haley
- April 13, 2017
After previous gas attacks in Syria which the West blamed on the Assad regime, Mr Putin made a deal with former-President Barack Obama to scrap Syria's arsenal of deadly chemical weapons. Most U.S. allies have rallied around Washington in the aftermath of the suspected chemical-weapons attack and subsequent U.S. missile strike. Mr Johnson will push leading nations to demand Russian Federation withdraws its forces from Syria when he meets G7 counterparts for talks in Italy next week. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
After previous gas attacks in Syria which the West blamed on the Assad regime, Mr Putin made a deal with former-President Barack Obama to scrap Syria's arsenal of deadly chemical weapons. Most U.S. allies have rallied around Washington in the aftermath of the suspected chemical-weapons attack and subsequent U.S. missile strike. Mr Johnson will push leading nations to demand Russian Federation withdraws its forces from Syria when he meets G7 counterparts for talks in Italy next week. (more...)
ISIS's Second-In-Command Killed In An Airstrike, Says Iraqi Military
- April 13, 2017
The strike apparently played a role in collapsing a building that resulted in the death of almost 200 civilians. That strike is under investigation. The coalition's overall count is far less than estimates by some human-rights groups. The official said other factors might have played into the deaths, including the Islamic State attempting to deceive targets. The military "victories" coming alongside these huge death tolls are, by contrast, relatively minor, with only small amounts of ... (more...)
- April 13, 2017
The strike apparently played a role in collapsing a building that resulted in the death of almost 200 civilians. That strike is under investigation. The coalition's overall count is far less than estimates by some human-rights groups. The official said other factors might have played into the deaths, including the Islamic State attempting to deceive targets. The military "victories" coming alongside these huge death tolls are, by contrast, relatively minor, with only small amounts of ... (more...)
Trump Congratulates Military for Successful 'Attack' in Syria
- April 13, 2017
Many American allies voiced support for the airstrikes. A flash of light and the roar of jet engines lit up the predawn in the eastern Mediterranean. "Oxfam is urging the President to change course on his discriminatory ban that blocks Syrian civilians from finding refuge in the United States", he said. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
Many American allies voiced support for the airstrikes. A flash of light and the roar of jet engines lit up the predawn in the eastern Mediterranean. "Oxfam is urging the President to change course on his discriminatory ban that blocks Syrian civilians from finding refuge in the United States", he said. (more...)
Xi tells Trump China will work for peaceful solution to North Korea
- April 13, 2017
Mr Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed the escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula on the phone Tuesday night, USA time. China has said that it is in full compliance with sanctions enacted under U.N. A U.S. naval strike force that was led by the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson left Singapore for the peninsula last Saturday, and is expected to reach the Korean peninsula around April 25. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
Mr Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed the escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula on the phone Tuesday night, USA time. China has said that it is in full compliance with sanctions enacted under U.N. A U.S. naval strike force that was led by the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson left Singapore for the peninsula last Saturday, and is expected to reach the Korean peninsula around April 25. (more...)
Seoul praises USA stance in Trump-Xi summit
- April 13, 2017
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping walk together after their meetings at Mar-a-Lago, Friday, April 7, 2017, in Palm Beach , Fla. During the meetings, Trump highlighted the challenges caused by the Chinese government intervention in its economy and raised serious concerns about the impact of China's industrial, agricultural, technology and cyber policies on America's jobs and exports, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping walk together after their meetings at Mar-a-Lago, Friday, April 7, 2017, in Palm Beach , Fla. During the meetings, Trump highlighted the challenges caused by the Chinese government intervention in its economy and raised serious concerns about the impact of China's industrial, agricultural, technology and cyber policies on America's jobs and exports, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said. (more...)
Embattled House Intel chairman, close to Trump, steps aside from Russian Federation probe
- April 13, 2017
The decision comes amid partisan turmoil on the committee. Mr Nunes said on March 22: "I recently confirmed that on numerous occasions the intelligence community incidentally collected information about United States citizens involved in the Trump transition". (more...)
- April 13, 2017
The decision comes amid partisan turmoil on the committee. Mr Nunes said on March 22: "I recently confirmed that on numerous occasions the intelligence community incidentally collected information about United States citizens involved in the Trump transition". (more...)
UK Would Go to War to Defend Gibraltar,"The Rock" Spain Seeks
- April 13, 2017
An EU draft position published last Friday after Prime Minister Theresa May filed formal divorce papers said the application of any EU-UK trade deal to Gibraltar had to be agreed between Britain and Spain, which has long claimed sovereignty over the enclave. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
An EU draft position published last Friday after Prime Minister Theresa May filed formal divorce papers said the application of any EU-UK trade deal to Gibraltar had to be agreed between Britain and Spain, which has long claimed sovereignty over the enclave. (more...)
White House and Kremlin escalate feud over Syria
- April 13, 2017
Trump revels in the biggest political victory of his presidency at a White House ceremony in which his Supreme Court pick Neil Gorsuch is sworn in, poised to make an instant impact on a court once again dominated by conservatives. Assad has been fighting rebels since early 2011, a conflict that has left an estimated half-million people dead and given space for terrorist groups such as the Islamic State to flourish on Syrian territory. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
Trump revels in the biggest political victory of his presidency at a White House ceremony in which his Supreme Court pick Neil Gorsuch is sworn in, poised to make an instant impact on a court once again dominated by conservatives. Assad has been fighting rebels since early 2011, a conflict that has left an estimated half-million people dead and given space for terrorist groups such as the Islamic State to flourish on Syrian territory. (more...)
State paper says China would protect a denuclearised North Korea
- April 13, 2017
Mr Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke by telephone on Wednesday, just days after they met in the United States for the first time, underscoring the sense of urgency about North Korea. "There is a possibility that North Korea already has a capability to deliver missiles with sarin as warheads", Abe told a parliamentary session. In 2012, it tried but failed to launch a long-range rocket carrying a satellite to mark the date and tested a newly developed intermediate-range missile ... (more...)
- April 13, 2017
Mr Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke by telephone on Wednesday, just days after they met in the United States for the first time, underscoring the sense of urgency about North Korea. "There is a possibility that North Korea already has a capability to deliver missiles with sarin as warheads", Abe told a parliamentary session. In 2012, it tried but failed to launch a long-range rocket carrying a satellite to mark the date and tested a newly developed intermediate-range missile ... (more...)
Lenin Moreno Claims Victory in Ecuador
- April 13, 2017
Assange has been holed up in the Ecuadorian embassy in London since 2012, when Ecuador President Rafael Correa granted him asylum. Socialist candidate Lenin Moreno on Monday celebrated victory in Ecuador's presidential election, bucking a shift to the right in South America, but his conservative challenger demanded a recount amid scattered protests. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
Assange has been holed up in the Ecuadorian embassy in London since 2012, when Ecuador President Rafael Correa granted him asylum. Socialist candidate Lenin Moreno on Monday celebrated victory in Ecuador's presidential election, bucking a shift to the right in South America, but his conservative challenger demanded a recount amid scattered protests. (more...)
Jimmy Kimmel mocks United Airlines in parody ad following flight incident
- April 13, 2017
A clearly angry Dr Dao says the officer can drag him from the flight, and that he'd rather go to jail. Likewise, the Chicago Aviation Department has said only that one of its employees who removed Dao did not follow proper procedures and has been placed on leave. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
A clearly angry Dr Dao says the officer can drag him from the flight, and that he'd rather go to jail. Likewise, the Chicago Aviation Department has said only that one of its employees who removed Dao did not follow proper procedures and has been placed on leave. (more...)
Manhunt, Day 5: Police continue to hunt for suspect as tips increase
- April 13, 2017
Jakubowski preparing to send a 161-page manifesto to the White House. Investigators released photos of Jakubowski's tattoos and cautioned that he may have changed his appearance. The Rock County Sheriff's Office says that manifesto "includes grievances against government and personal angst towards anyone or anything other than natural law or rule". (more...)
- April 13, 2017
Jakubowski preparing to send a 161-page manifesto to the White House. Investigators released photos of Jakubowski's tattoos and cautioned that he may have changed his appearance. The Rock County Sheriff's Office says that manifesto "includes grievances against government and personal angst towards anyone or anything other than natural law or rule". (more...)
Russia-US Relations Have 'Worsened' Under Donald Trump: Vladimir Putin
- April 13, 2017
The Moscow news conference came after Mr Putin met Mr Tillerson for the first time since Mr Trump took office. Lavrov says Russian Federation thinks there is no need for a U.N. The Russian leader added , "It reminds me of the events in 2003 when USA envoys to the [U.N.] Security Council were demonstrating what they [erroneously] said were chemical weapons found in Iraq". (more...)
- April 13, 2017
The Moscow news conference came after Mr Putin met Mr Tillerson for the first time since Mr Trump took office. Lavrov says Russian Federation thinks there is no need for a U.N. The Russian leader added , "It reminds me of the events in 2003 when USA envoys to the [U.N.] Security Council were demonstrating what they [erroneously] said were chemical weapons found in Iraq". (more...)
White House Demands 'Surgical' Workforce Cuts from Federal Agencies
- April 13, 2017
Mulvaney hinted at which agencies Trump would bolster and which he would scale back. Mulvaney said while the change will allow some of those positions to now be filled, "it does not mean that the agencies will be free to hire willy-nilly". (more...)
- April 13, 2017
Mulvaney hinted at which agencies Trump would bolster and which he would scale back. Mulvaney said while the change will allow some of those positions to now be filled, "it does not mean that the agencies will be free to hire willy-nilly". (more...)
Tight security in Egypt after deadly twin church bombings
- April 13, 2017
The fear among many of Egypt's Coptic Christians is that the two suicide bombings which killed 44 people and injured more than 100 at churches on Palm Sunday are just a taste of worse to come in Islamic State's ongoing campaign. A packed Palm Sunday congregation at St Georges Church in Tanta was hit by a suicide bomber, who'd planted a bomb under a pew. News footage from Tanta shows people gathering at the church, singing hymns. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
The fear among many of Egypt's Coptic Christians is that the two suicide bombings which killed 44 people and injured more than 100 at churches on Palm Sunday are just a taste of worse to come in Islamic State's ongoing campaign. A packed Palm Sunday congregation at St Georges Church in Tanta was hit by a suicide bomber, who'd planted a bomb under a pew. News footage from Tanta shows people gathering at the church, singing hymns. (more...)
Trump may halt insurer payments to force Democrats to table on healthcare
- April 13, 2017
But I have to do health care first. Michael Steel, a former senior House Republican aide, said Trump's renewed emphasis on health care reflected "the sense that you ought to accomplish the first thing on the list before moving to the second thing on the list - it doesn't have to be done that way, but it's clearly preferable". (more...)
- April 13, 2017
But I have to do health care first. Michael Steel, a former senior House Republican aide, said Trump's renewed emphasis on health care reflected "the sense that you ought to accomplish the first thing on the list before moving to the second thing on the list - it doesn't have to be done that way, but it's clearly preferable". (more...)
National Equal Pay Day highlights gender pay gap
- April 13, 2017
On average, women in America working full time make 80 percent of what white, non-Hispanic men make. Data from the United States government showed a 20.4 percent wage gap between men and women for 2015. At the time , women earned 59 percent of men's wages. A lifetime of lower pay burdens women's retirement savings, economic opportunities, access to healthcare, and overall quality of life. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
On average, women in America working full time make 80 percent of what white, non-Hispanic men make. Data from the United States government showed a 20.4 percent wage gap between men and women for 2015. At the time , women earned 59 percent of men's wages. A lifetime of lower pay burdens women's retirement savings, economic opportunities, access to healthcare, and overall quality of life. (more...)
Russia must choose between Assad and the US: Rex Tillerson
- April 13, 2017
McMaster at the White House. That official refused to be quoted by name, even though President Donald Trump has criticized media for citing anonymous sources. But the agenda was instead dominated by last week's suspected chemical weapons attack on a rebel-held Syrian town that killed at least 87 civilians, and the American cruise missiles fired at a Syrian air base in retaliation. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
McMaster at the White House. That official refused to be quoted by name, even though President Donald Trump has criticized media for citing anonymous sources. But the agenda was instead dominated by last week's suspected chemical weapons attack on a rebel-held Syrian town that killed at least 87 civilians, and the American cruise missiles fired at a Syrian air base in retaliation. (more...)
China-US relations | Trump, Xi showdown fails to materialize
- April 13, 2017
Image:Chinese President Xi Jinping shakes hands with President Donald Trump as he is accompanied by China's first lady Peng Liyuan during a dinner at the start of a summit between President Trump and President Xi at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in West Palm Beach , Florida. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
Image:Chinese President Xi Jinping shakes hands with President Donald Trump as he is accompanied by China's first lady Peng Liyuan during a dinner at the start of a summit between President Trump and President Xi at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in West Palm Beach , Florida. (more...)
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