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S. Korea test fires 800-km range missile
- April 13, 2017
Analysts have said Wednesday's launch of a ballistic missile from North Korea's east coast probably took place with the Trump-Xi summit in mind as the reclusive state presses ahead in defiance of United Nations resolutions and sanctions. North Korea carried out two nuclear tests previous year. Last August Pyongyang also successfully test-fired a submarine-launched ballistic missile 500 kilometres towards Japan, far exceeding any previous sub-launched tests, in what the North s leader Kim ... (more...)
- April 13, 2017
Analysts have said Wednesday's launch of a ballistic missile from North Korea's east coast probably took place with the Trump-Xi summit in mind as the reclusive state presses ahead in defiance of United Nations resolutions and sanctions. North Korea carried out two nuclear tests previous year. Last August Pyongyang also successfully test-fired a submarine-launched ballistic missile 500 kilometres towards Japan, far exceeding any previous sub-launched tests, in what the North s leader Kim ... (more...)
Guitarist J. Geils found dead in his home aged 71
- April 13, 2017
After enjoying some acclaim in the 1970s, the band became a major commercial success in the early 1980s, with the hits "Love Stinks", " Freeze Frame " and " Centerfold ", which blended blues harmonies with bouncy synthesized pop. Centrefold, their biggest hit, topped the United States charts for six weeks in 1982 and reached number three in the UK. Things began to fall apart after the release of " Freeze Frame ", with vocalist Wolf departing the band to pursue a solo career. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
After enjoying some acclaim in the 1970s, the band became a major commercial success in the early 1980s, with the hits "Love Stinks", " Freeze Frame " and " Centerfold ", which blended blues harmonies with bouncy synthesized pop. Centrefold, their biggest hit, topped the United States charts for six weeks in 1982 and reached number three in the UK. Things began to fall apart after the release of " Freeze Frame ", with vocalist Wolf departing the band to pursue a solo career. (more...)
New draft United Nations resolution calls for Syria gas attack probe
- April 13, 2017
Trump said Xi "paused for 10 seconds and then asked the interpreter to say it again". "The level of trust at the working level, especially at the military level, has not become better but most likely has degraded", Putin said in an interview broadcast Wednesday by state television channel Mir. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
Trump said Xi "paused for 10 seconds and then asked the interpreter to say it again". "The level of trust at the working level, especially at the military level, has not become better but most likely has degraded", Putin said in an interview broadcast Wednesday by state television channel Mir. (more...)
Donald Trump Softens on China: 'They're Not Currency Manipulators'
- April 13, 2017
In an interview with Fox Business Network that was taped on Tuesday, Trump blasted Obama for not striking Syria in 2013 ― even though Trump repeatedly tweeted at the time that Obama should not do so. There are fresh concerns about the French presidential election and possible U.S. military action against Syria and North Korea. "It acts like a subsidy to everything that China and other countries export to the USA", he said, and it "acts like a tax on all USA exports to China and to every ... (more...)
- April 13, 2017
In an interview with Fox Business Network that was taped on Tuesday, Trump blasted Obama for not striking Syria in 2013 ― even though Trump repeatedly tweeted at the time that Obama should not do so. There are fresh concerns about the French presidential election and possible U.S. military action against Syria and North Korea. "It acts like a subsidy to everything that China and other countries export to the USA", he said, and it "acts like a tax on all USA exports to China and to every ... (more...)
Malcolm Turnbull, Narendra Modi sign six agreements
- April 13, 2017
Speaking to Faking News a source close to the development said, "The Smith-Kohli equation is more important for the two countries than the relation between their respective PM's". "Now we are working with India to secure timely conclusion of a quality Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, the RCEP, which would provide a significant boost to regional confidence". (more...)
- April 13, 2017
Speaking to Faking News a source close to the development said, "The Smith-Kohli equation is more important for the two countries than the relation between their respective PM's". "Now we are working with India to secure timely conclusion of a quality Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, the RCEP, which would provide a significant boost to regional confidence". (more...)
Bryn Gatland to play with barbarians against father's team
- April 13, 2017
He said: "We believe the 2017 British & Irish Lions Tour to New Zealand represents the iconic and inspirational pinnacle of the rugby game, so this is a proud moment for all of us in the brewery". He knows if he works hard he will be back relatively quickly. "I wouldn't be overly surprised (if Te'o was included)", Gold, who was involved with the South Africa squad who sealed a 2-1 triumph over the Lions in a physically-charged series in 2009. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
He said: "We believe the 2017 British & Irish Lions Tour to New Zealand represents the iconic and inspirational pinnacle of the rugby game, so this is a proud moment for all of us in the brewery". He knows if he works hard he will be back relatively quickly. "I wouldn't be overly surprised (if Te'o was included)", Gold, who was involved with the South Africa squad who sealed a 2-1 triumph over the Lions in a physically-charged series in 2009. (more...)
President President Trump says US-Russia relations may be at 'all-time low'
- April 13, 2017
Asked about relations since Trump became president, Putin said: "One could say that the level of trust on a working level, especially on the military level, has not improved, but rather has deteriorated". Lavrov also complained about the mixed messages coming out of Washington on the Trump administration's policy on Syria, with the USA envoy to the UN, Nikki Haley, making clear Assad should have no future in Syria as Tillerson took a softer line. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
Asked about relations since Trump became president, Putin said: "One could say that the level of trust on a working level, especially on the military level, has not improved, but rather has deteriorated". Lavrov also complained about the mixed messages coming out of Washington on the Trump administration's policy on Syria, with the USA envoy to the UN, Nikki Haley, making clear Assad should have no future in Syria as Tillerson took a softer line. (more...)
Malaysia releases body of Kim Jong Nam to North Korea
- April 13, 2017
According to media, a Malaysian Airlines flight carrying Kim's body and the two North Koreans arrived in Beijing early Friday morning. Malaysia and North Korea have lifted mutual bans on nationals from each country leaving the other as part of an agreement that ends a bitter row following the assassination of the North Korean leader's exiled half-brother in Kuala Lumpur . (more...)
- April 13, 2017
According to media, a Malaysian Airlines flight carrying Kim's body and the two North Koreans arrived in Beijing early Friday morning. Malaysia and North Korea have lifted mutual bans on nationals from each country leaving the other as part of an agreement that ends a bitter row following the assassination of the North Korean leader's exiled half-brother in Kuala Lumpur . (more...)
74-year-old U.S. governor resigns over affairs with top aide
- April 13, 2017
But by Monday, Bentley was booked at the Montgomery County Jail on charges that he had failed to disclose a $50,000 personal loan to his campaign, and that he used $9,000 of campaign money for payment to Mason's attorneys. The plea agreement specified that Bentley must surrender campaign funds totaling almost $37,000 within a week and perform 100 hours of community service as a physician. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
But by Monday, Bentley was booked at the Montgomery County Jail on charges that he had failed to disclose a $50,000 personal loan to his campaign, and that he used $9,000 of campaign money for payment to Mason's attorneys. The plea agreement specified that Bentley must surrender campaign funds totaling almost $37,000 within a week and perform 100 hours of community service as a physician. (more...)
'Take Out His Airfields': Hillary Clinton Comes Out of Woods to Warmonger
- April 13, 2017
USA officials said Assad perpetrated the chemical attack this week that killed more than 70 people. USA intelligence showed that the attack was likely carried out by Assad's forces. "We don't know. We just know the impact". Clinton called Moscow's meddling an "act of aggression" - accusing President Vladimir Putin of seeking to "sow distrust and confusion, as well as influence, our election". (more...)
- April 13, 2017
USA officials said Assad perpetrated the chemical attack this week that killed more than 70 people. USA intelligence showed that the attack was likely carried out by Assad's forces. "We don't know. We just know the impact". Clinton called Moscow's meddling an "act of aggression" - accusing President Vladimir Putin of seeking to "sow distrust and confusion, as well as influence, our election". (more...)
Trump signs off on Montenegro's upcoming entry into NATO
- April 13, 2017
Trump says he made a deal with Xi that China will get a much better trade ties with the United States if Beijing helps to disarm North Korea. "We have established a new division for intelligence, which enhances our ability to fight terrorism, and working together in the alliance to fight terrorism even an even more effective way", he said. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
Trump says he made a deal with Xi that China will get a much better trade ties with the United States if Beijing helps to disarm North Korea. "We have established a new division for intelligence, which enhances our ability to fight terrorism, and working together in the alliance to fight terrorism even an even more effective way", he said. (more...)
BC parties focus on pocketbook issues, voters south of the Fraser River
- April 13, 2017
The NDP have enjoyed a slight lead over the Liberals in election polls for the last several weeks. Renewable-energy advocates say these payments offer incentives for homeowners to place solar panels on rooftops and explore opportunities to produce geothermal energy from their property. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
The NDP have enjoyed a slight lead over the Liberals in election polls for the last several weeks. Renewable-energy advocates say these payments offer incentives for homeowners to place solar panels on rooftops and explore opportunities to produce geothermal energy from their property. (more...)
North Korea launches intermediate-range ballistic missile
- April 13, 2017
On Thursday, Trump is scheduled to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping at Mar-a-Lago. In an interview with the Financial Times , Trump said that the USA would be "totally" willing to "solve" the nuclear threat from North Korea with or without China's help. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
On Thursday, Trump is scheduled to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping at Mar-a-Lago. In an interview with the Financial Times , Trump said that the USA would be "totally" willing to "solve" the nuclear threat from North Korea with or without China's help. (more...)
Egypt Church curtails Easter celebrations after bombings
- April 13, 2017
The usually festive occasion is tainted with fearful apprehension after twin bombings in the cities of Tanta and Alexandria killed 45 people this week at churches on Palm Sunday, which marks the start of the Coptic Christian Holy Week. "Egyptians are united before this terrorism", he said , adding that "these vile attacks that hit people of peace in places of prayer demonstrate that terrorism lacks any religion". (more...)
- April 13, 2017
The usually festive occasion is tainted with fearful apprehension after twin bombings in the cities of Tanta and Alexandria killed 45 people this week at churches on Palm Sunday, which marks the start of the Coptic Christian Holy Week. "Egyptians are united before this terrorism", he said , adding that "these vile attacks that hit people of peace in places of prayer demonstrate that terrorism lacks any religion". (more...)
South Korea test-fires missile that can hit all of North Korea
- April 13, 2017
According to the Center for strategic and global studies, North Korean leader, Kim Jong Un in his first five years has overseen more than double the number of missile tests than his father did during his 17-year rule. June 22, 2016: North Korea conducts two tests of an intermediate range Musudan missile after four failed launches of the same kind. "They already have the capability to deploy an intercontinental ballistic missile". (more...)
- April 13, 2017
According to the Center for strategic and global studies, North Korean leader, Kim Jong Un in his first five years has overseen more than double the number of missile tests than his father did during his 17-year rule. June 22, 2016: North Korea conducts two tests of an intermediate range Musudan missile after four failed launches of the same kind. "They already have the capability to deploy an intercontinental ballistic missile". (more...)
In interview, Trump seems to rule out deeper US intervention in Syria
- April 13, 2017
Tillerson and Lavrov are expected to speak between noon and 1 p.m. EST. "We have said that there need to be a very thorough investigation into this incident, which has become the subject of many speculations", Lavrov said. "They were there. We'll find that out", he said. Russian Federation has vetoed a draft resolution at the UN Security Council that would have condemned last week's alleged chemical attack in Syria and demanded that Damascus cooperate with investigators. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
Tillerson and Lavrov are expected to speak between noon and 1 p.m. EST. "We have said that there need to be a very thorough investigation into this incident, which has become the subject of many speculations", Lavrov said. "They were there. We'll find that out", he said. Russian Federation has vetoed a draft resolution at the UN Security Council that would have condemned last week's alleged chemical attack in Syria and demanded that Damascus cooperate with investigators. (more...)
Friends watch teen on Instagram Live accidentally kill himself
- April 13, 2017
They made the horrifying discovery after they burst through his bedroom door to find him lying in a pool of blood. His mother, Shaniqua Stephens , heard the boom and ran to his room where she found him on the floor. She had just watched her son take out the trash but after hearing the loud noise, she says she knew that something was wrong. "This is just a pain that will never go away", she said. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
They made the horrifying discovery after they burst through his bedroom door to find him lying in a pool of blood. His mother, Shaniqua Stephens , heard the boom and ran to his room where she found him on the floor. She had just watched her son take out the trash but after hearing the loud noise, she says she knew that something was wrong. "This is just a pain that will never go away", she said. (more...)
Federal Bureau of Investigation monitored former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page on Russian Federation
- April 13, 2017
Page has denounced any surveillance directed against him as politically motivated, even while Washington has in recent months been thick with rumors about who among Trump's inner circle may have been targeted for surveillance under FISA. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
Page has denounced any surveillance directed against him as politically motivated, even while Washington has in recent months been thick with rumors about who among Trump's inner circle may have been targeted for surveillance under FISA. (more...)
Xi Jinping calls Donald Trump for 'peaceful' North Korea solution
- April 13, 2017
China's public statements indicate it would not support "any rogue behaviour" from Kim Jong-un and supported the United States in a "sensible and equal partnership to maintain a rules-based order". The USS Carl Vinson is on the move as anticipation mounts that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will stage a weapons test around the anniversary of the birth of his grandfather, Kim Il Sung , the nation's founder, on Saturday. (more...)
- April 13, 2017
China's public statements indicate it would not support "any rogue behaviour" from Kim Jong-un and supported the United States in a "sensible and equal partnership to maintain a rules-based order". The USS Carl Vinson is on the move as anticipation mounts that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will stage a weapons test around the anniversary of the birth of his grandfather, Kim Il Sung , the nation's founder, on Saturday. (more...)
Energy, trade on Turnbull India agenda
- April 13, 2017
Instead, Turnbull said he was prioritizing an Asia-Pacific forum that includes China, amid concerns over access to India's market of 1.3 billion people for farm exports from Australia and opportunities for skilled Indian workers there. The multilateral trade agreement includes 10 countries, including Japan, South Korea and New Zealand. According to the statement, the two Prime Ministers also underscored the joint commitment of Australia and India, as fellow Indian Ocean nations, to ... (more...)
- April 13, 2017
Instead, Turnbull said he was prioritizing an Asia-Pacific forum that includes China, amid concerns over access to India's market of 1.3 billion people for farm exports from Australia and opportunities for skilled Indian workers there. The multilateral trade agreement includes 10 countries, including Japan, South Korea and New Zealand. According to the statement, the two Prime Ministers also underscored the joint commitment of Australia and India, as fellow Indian Ocean nations, to ... (more...)
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