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North Korea condemns US for bringing 'huge' nuclear assets to region
- April 14, 2017
That has gone out the window with talk about military options, he said. If not, we will solve the problem without them! Military trucks carry soldiers through central Pyongyang as country prepares to mark tomorrow's 105th anniversary of the birth of Kim Il-sung April 13, 2017. (more...)
- April 14, 2017
That has gone out the window with talk about military options, he said. If not, we will solve the problem without them! Military trucks carry soldiers through central Pyongyang as country prepares to mark tomorrow's 105th anniversary of the birth of Kim Il-sung April 13, 2017. (more...)
U.S. blasts Syria; Trump demands 'end the slaughter'
- April 14, 2017
The real estate mogul was hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping at his club in Florida at the time. "We're nearly finished. What does he do?" However, Trump did praise President Xi's negotiating skills, "We had a long discussion already". (more...)
- April 14, 2017
The real estate mogul was hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping at his club in Florida at the time. "We're nearly finished. What does he do?" However, Trump did praise President Xi's negotiating skills, "We had a long discussion already". (more...)
North Korean official blames Trump for rising tensions on Korean Peninsula
- April 14, 2017
Beijing/Pyongyang: Military force can not resolve tension over North Korea, China said on Thursday, while an influential Chinese newspaper urged the North to halt its nuclear programme in exchange for Chinese protection. A North Korean official said Friday that President Trump was building up a "vicious cycle" of tensions on the Korean Peninsula and that his "aggressive" tweeting was "making trouble". (more...)
- April 14, 2017
Beijing/Pyongyang: Military force can not resolve tension over North Korea, China said on Thursday, while an influential Chinese newspaper urged the North to halt its nuclear programme in exchange for Chinese protection. A North Korean official said Friday that President Trump was building up a "vicious cycle" of tensions on the Korean Peninsula and that his "aggressive" tweeting was "making trouble". (more...)
More than 600 register for presidential race
- April 14, 2017
Former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has registered as a candidate in Iran's presidential election, despite being told not to by the Supreme Leader. When he was head of government from 2005 to 2013, Ahmadinejad repeatedly questioned the Holocaust, called for Israel's destruction and expanded Iran's nuclear program. (more...)
- April 14, 2017
Former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has registered as a candidate in Iran's presidential election, despite being told not to by the Supreme Leader. When he was head of government from 2005 to 2013, Ahmadinejad repeatedly questioned the Holocaust, called for Israel's destruction and expanded Iran's nuclear program. (more...)
Putin says trust erodes under Trump, Moscow icily receives Tillerson
- April 14, 2017
It was an optimistic spin on Tillerson's first trip to Russian Federation as the top USA diplomat. His top diplomat offered a similarly grim assessment from the other side of the globe after meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow . (more...)
- April 14, 2017
It was an optimistic spin on Tillerson's first trip to Russian Federation as the top USA diplomat. His top diplomat offered a similarly grim assessment from the other side of the globe after meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow . (more...)
USA missile strike on Syria 'unacceptable': Iranian FM
- April 14, 2017
The last time the top diplomats sat down together was October 28, 2016. The ministers "will discuss measures needed to coordinate trilateral steps, so as not to let the situation aggravate and the efforts for a political settlement in Syria be derailed amid the U.S.' armed aggression against Damascus", she said. (more...)
- April 14, 2017
The last time the top diplomats sat down together was October 28, 2016. The ministers "will discuss measures needed to coordinate trilateral steps, so as not to let the situation aggravate and the efforts for a political settlement in Syria be derailed amid the U.S.' armed aggression against Damascus", she said. (more...)
Social media platforms flooded with petitions to save Kulbhushan Jadhav
- April 14, 2017
Baglay also said it is clear Pakistan has no concrete evidence against him because their government had itself asked for evidence from India in December past year. Yet the court sentenced Jadhav to the death penalty on April 10, in clear violation of established laws. On Kulbhushan Jadhav, the Indian man sentenced to death in Pakistan, the government today said it has no idea where he is or in what condition. (more...)
- April 14, 2017
Baglay also said it is clear Pakistan has no concrete evidence against him because their government had itself asked for evidence from India in December past year. Yet the court sentenced Jadhav to the death penalty on April 10, in clear violation of established laws. On Kulbhushan Jadhav, the Indian man sentenced to death in Pakistan, the government today said it has no idea where he is or in what condition. (more...)
US and Russia agree on Syria probe
- April 14, 2017
Lavrov doubled down on Russia's support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, repeating denials that Assad's government was to blame for the gas attack, instead saying it may have been faked by Assad's enemies. Putin derisively compared the current situation in Syria to the buildup to the war in Iraq in 2003, when USA officials insisted that Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction over the objections of global investigators. (more...)
- April 14, 2017
Lavrov doubled down on Russia's support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, repeating denials that Assad's government was to blame for the gas attack, instead saying it may have been faked by Assad's enemies. Putin derisively compared the current situation in Syria to the buildup to the war in Iraq in 2003, when USA officials insisted that Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction over the objections of global investigators. (more...)
Divisions remain when it comes to repealing Obamacare
- April 14, 2017
The Trump administration is talking of reviving the legislation despite its unpopularity. Designed and analyzed by public opinion researchers at the Kaiser Family Foundation , the poll was conducted from March 28- April3 among a nationally representative random digit dial telephone sample of 1,203 adults. (more...)
- April 14, 2017
The Trump administration is talking of reviving the legislation despite its unpopularity. Designed and analyzed by public opinion researchers at the Kaiser Family Foundation , the poll was conducted from March 28- April3 among a nationally representative random digit dial telephone sample of 1,203 adults. (more...)
Egypt identifies Alexandria church bomber
- April 14, 2017
St. Mark's Cathedral, located in Alexandria , were among the two churches that were bombed on Palm Sunday (April 9) of 2017. Should the Islamic State continue its attacks more Coptic Christians might flee Egypt to avoid being targeted. Abdullah detonated his explosives at the entrance to Saint Mark's Cathedral, the historic seat of the Coptic Pope, killing 17 people as mass was being conducted. (more...)
- April 14, 2017
St. Mark's Cathedral, located in Alexandria , were among the two churches that were bombed on Palm Sunday (April 9) of 2017. Should the Islamic State continue its attacks more Coptic Christians might flee Egypt to avoid being targeted. Abdullah detonated his explosives at the entrance to Saint Mark's Cathedral, the historic seat of the Coptic Pope, killing 17 people as mass was being conducted. (more...)
N.K. opens new residential area in Pyongyang
- April 14, 2017
There is also the possibility that North Korea will test an intercontinental ballistic missile in the days to come. But China's abstention ultimately wasn't much of a concession since it knew Russian Federation would use its veto power. Reporters in Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea , are being told to be ready to evacuate the city at a moment's notice, signaling that tensions on the peninsula may soon skyrocket. (more...)
- April 14, 2017
There is also the possibility that North Korea will test an intercontinental ballistic missile in the days to come. But China's abstention ultimately wasn't much of a concession since it knew Russian Federation would use its veto power. Reporters in Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea , are being told to be ready to evacuate the city at a moment's notice, signaling that tensions on the peninsula may soon skyrocket. (more...)
McCain accuses Russian Federation of cooperating with Syria in chemical attack
- April 14, 2017
Trump defended the strikes, telling reporters that "years of previous attempts at changing Assad's behavior have all failed and failed very dramatically". McMaster listens as President Trump speaks at Mar-a-Lago. . "Assad choked out the lives of helpless men, women and children", Trump said. The Lebanese militant group has invested thousands of fighters in the defense of Assad's government. (more...)
- April 14, 2017
Trump defended the strikes, telling reporters that "years of previous attempts at changing Assad's behavior have all failed and failed very dramatically". McMaster listens as President Trump speaks at Mar-a-Lago. . "Assad choked out the lives of helpless men, women and children", Trump said. The Lebanese militant group has invested thousands of fighters in the defense of Assad's government. (more...)
Russia, United States agree on joint work over Syrian conflict
- April 14, 2017
Safronkov said U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is considering the request. At their bilateral press conference, Tillerson left open the possibility that the US might move to charge Assad with war crimes, although he said sufficient evidence to formally level such an accusation had not yet been amassed. (more...)
- April 14, 2017
Safronkov said U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is considering the request. At their bilateral press conference, Tillerson left open the possibility that the US might move to charge Assad with war crimes, although he said sufficient evidence to formally level such an accusation had not yet been amassed. (more...)
Putin speaks on relations with Trump
- April 14, 2017
During a press conference with NATO's secretary-general, Trump, for his part, said that the USA "may be at an all-time low" in its relations with Russian Federation. After Tillerson spent three hours talking with Lavrov and nearly two hours at the Kremlin with Putin, conveying Washington's demands that Moscow abandon Syria, the Russian Foreign Minister aired a long list of grievances with the U.S., some dating back many years. (more...)
- April 14, 2017
During a press conference with NATO's secretary-general, Trump, for his part, said that the USA "may be at an all-time low" in its relations with Russian Federation. After Tillerson spent three hours talking with Lavrov and nearly two hours at the Kremlin with Putin, conveying Washington's demands that Moscow abandon Syria, the Russian Foreign Minister aired a long list of grievances with the U.S., some dating back many years. (more...)
Asian shares mixed as Trump talks down US dollar
- April 14, 2017
A man looks at an electronic stock indicator of a securities firm in Tokyo, Thursday, April 13, 2017 . Trump said on Thursday that the dollar was "too strong" and that he wants interest rates to remain low. The euro was a touch weaker at $1.0650, after rising as high as $1.0677. Rather than the yuan being too weak, the U.S. currency has appreciated due to confidence in the economy, Trump said, taking credit for the development. (more...)
- April 14, 2017
A man looks at an electronic stock indicator of a securities firm in Tokyo, Thursday, April 13, 2017 . Trump said on Thursday that the dollar was "too strong" and that he wants interest rates to remain low. The euro was a touch weaker at $1.0650, after rising as high as $1.0677. Rather than the yuan being too weak, the U.S. currency has appreciated due to confidence in the economy, Trump said, taking credit for the development. (more...)
Wall Street bull's sculptor says Fearless Girl violates his artistic rights
- April 14, 2017
The sculptor of Wall Street's "Charging Bull " statue is seeing red over New York City's decision to keep in place the "Fearless Girl" sculpture that now stares it down, saying the adjacent art has changed the meaning of his work and violated his legal rights . (more...)
- April 14, 2017
The sculptor of Wall Street's "Charging Bull " statue is seeing red over New York City's decision to keep in place the "Fearless Girl" sculpture that now stares it down, saying the adjacent art has changed the meaning of his work and violated his legal rights . (more...)
Paul Manafort Registering with US Government as Foreign Agent
- April 14, 2017
Paul Manafort, a former chairman of Donald Trump's presidential campaign, indicated Wednesday that, on the advice of USA authorities, that he would register as a foreign agent "for some of his past political work", presumably in Ukraine. The FBI and Treasury Department have also been scrutinizing whether Manafort and people in his firm played any role in alleged money laundering by the former Ukrainian government. (more...)
- April 14, 2017
Paul Manafort, a former chairman of Donald Trump's presidential campaign, indicated Wednesday that, on the advice of USA authorities, that he would register as a foreign agent "for some of his past political work", presumably in Ukraine. The FBI and Treasury Department have also been scrutinizing whether Manafort and people in his firm played any role in alleged money laundering by the former Ukrainian government. (more...)
United passenger suffers concussion, nose teeth injures
- April 14, 2017
The warning goes out not just to Canadian airlines such as Air Canada and WestJet, but also to global airlines that fly in and out of the country - a category to which United Airlines itself belongs. It was more "horrifying" for Dao than leaving war-torn Vietnam on a boat back in 1975, Demetrio said . The three officers who removed Dao have been suspended from their jobs at the Chicago Aviation Department. (more...)
- April 14, 2017
The warning goes out not just to Canadian airlines such as Air Canada and WestJet, but also to global airlines that fly in and out of the country - a category to which United Airlines itself belongs. It was more "horrifying" for Dao than leaving war-torn Vietnam on a boat back in 1975, Demetrio said . The three officers who removed Dao have been suspended from their jobs at the Chicago Aviation Department. (more...)
2nd teen convicted of conspiracy in fatal fight
- April 14, 2017
The Family Court judge delivered his ruling Thursday after a week of testimony in the nonjury trial. Amy was attacked in the bathroom of Howard High School of Technology in Wilmington on April 21, 2016. The judge said there was evidence that the girl found guilty of conspiracy kicked Amy Joyner-Francis. An autopsy later revealed Joyner-Francis had a hole in the atrium of her heart and abnormally narrow arteries in her lungs. (more...)
- April 14, 2017
The Family Court judge delivered his ruling Thursday after a week of testimony in the nonjury trial. Amy was attacked in the bathroom of Howard High School of Technology in Wilmington on April 21, 2016. The judge said there was evidence that the girl found guilty of conspiracy kicked Amy Joyner-Francis. An autopsy later revealed Joyner-Francis had a hole in the atrium of her heart and abnormally narrow arteries in her lungs. (more...)
Malala becomes honorary Canadian, notes Trudeau's tattoos
- April 14, 2017
Malala Yousafzai is seen as she speaks with Opposition leader Rona Ambrose at the start of a meeting on Parliament Hill Wednesday, April 12, 2017 in Ottawa . I was also so happy to meet your Prime Minister this morning. If you would like to discuss another topic, look for a relevant article. While Malala's words did make everyone laugh out loud, she continued by sharing a message for children across the world by talking about the young leader. (more...)
- April 14, 2017
Malala Yousafzai is seen as she speaks with Opposition leader Rona Ambrose at the start of a meeting on Parliament Hill Wednesday, April 12, 2017 in Ottawa . I was also so happy to meet your Prime Minister this morning. If you would like to discuss another topic, look for a relevant article. While Malala's words did make everyone laugh out loud, she continued by sharing a message for children across the world by talking about the young leader. (more...)
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