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Air strikes kill at least 18 in northwestern Syria
- April 15, 2017
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will press Russian Federation on its failure to prevent Syria's use of chemical weapons in meetings this week in Moscow , he said in interviews aired Sunday. It will be their first face-to-face encounter since United States cruise missiles slammed into a Syrian air base early Friday Damascus time in retaliation for a suspected sarin gas attack on April 4 that killed at least 87 civilians in Syria's northern Idlib province. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will press Russian Federation on its failure to prevent Syria's use of chemical weapons in meetings this week in Moscow , he said in interviews aired Sunday. It will be their first face-to-face encounter since United States cruise missiles slammed into a Syrian air base early Friday Damascus time in retaliation for a suspected sarin gas attack on April 4 that killed at least 87 civilians in Syria's northern Idlib province. (more...)
China urges North Korea and U.S. to step back from war
- April 15, 2017
Han Song Ryol said the situation on the Korean Penin. "It's not the DPRK but the USA and Trump that makes trouble". More damage to fragile US-North Korea relations could be done this coming weekend, when North Korea celebrates the birthday of its founder (typically a time to try out new military equipment) and Trump stews alone at his golf club in Florida. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Han Song Ryol said the situation on the Korean Penin. "It's not the DPRK but the USA and Trump that makes trouble". More damage to fragile US-North Korea relations could be done this coming weekend, when North Korea celebrates the birthday of its founder (typically a time to try out new military equipment) and Trump stews alone at his golf club in Florida. (more...)
Ecuador's ruling leftist party celebrates win as opposition alleges fraud
- April 15, 2017
Correa granted Assange asylum in Ecuador's London embassy in 2012 - a controversial move that Lasso vowed to undo and Moreno has said he would continue. Lasso contrasted Sunday's fast results with the first round of the election in February, when a final tally took days to come out and his supporters gathered in front of the electoral council to guard against what they said were fraud attempts. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Correa granted Assange asylum in Ecuador's London embassy in 2012 - a controversial move that Lasso vowed to undo and Moreno has said he would continue. Lasso contrasted Sunday's fast results with the first round of the election in February, when a final tally took days to come out and his supporters gathered in front of the electoral council to guard against what they said were fraud attempts. (more...)
Tillerson, Lavrov open tense meeting; Putin repeats assertion on chemical weapons
- April 15, 2017
And that's what Trump did with this recent missile strike against the airfield that reportedly carried out the latest chemical weapons attack in the Idlib Province last week, which killed at least 80 people-including women and children. Pavel said it wasn't clear what the USA achieved by making a "wink and nod" deal with Syria . But Mr Tillerson repeated the administration's new belief that "the reign of the Assad family is coming to an end". (more...)
- April 15, 2017
And that's what Trump did with this recent missile strike against the airfield that reportedly carried out the latest chemical weapons attack in the Idlib Province last week, which killed at least 80 people-including women and children. Pavel said it wasn't clear what the USA achieved by making a "wink and nod" deal with Syria . But Mr Tillerson repeated the administration's new belief that "the reign of the Assad family is coming to an end". (more...)
Destruction in fight to take west Mosul worse than east
- April 15, 2017
If you would like to discuss another topic, look for a relevant article. Army First Lieutenant Nayef al-Zubaidi, for his part, told Anadolu Agency that Iraqi security forces had received numerous appeals from civilian residents of Daesh-held areas to refrain from targeting homes being used by the terrorist group to carry out attacks. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
If you would like to discuss another topic, look for a relevant article. Army First Lieutenant Nayef al-Zubaidi, for his part, told Anadolu Agency that Iraqi security forces had received numerous appeals from civilian residents of Daesh-held areas to refrain from targeting homes being used by the terrorist group to carry out attacks. (more...)
Trump lets states block some Planned Parenthood money
- April 15, 2017
He did so following a Senate vote in late March where Vice President Mike Pence was called in to cast the deciding vote . Today President Trump signed a bill which will allow states to cut off federal funding for Planned Parenthood and direct it to health providers that do not perform abortions. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
He did so following a Senate vote in late March where Vice President Mike Pence was called in to cast the deciding vote . Today President Trump signed a bill which will allow states to cut off federal funding for Planned Parenthood and direct it to health providers that do not perform abortions. (more...)
AG's order unlikely to affect Warren police reform plan
- April 15, 2017
The Justice Department initially wanted the judge to postpone the hearing. As one of the final acts of Obama's administration, the Justice Department issued a report of the Chicago Police Department after a 13-month review. (A consent decree is the resolution of a dispute between two parties without the admission of guilty). And Carrie, why does the Trump Justice Department say it is conducting this review? Jackson interprets Sessions' statements to mean reform efforts shouldn't impede ... (more...)
- April 15, 2017
The Justice Department initially wanted the judge to postpone the hearing. As one of the final acts of Obama's administration, the Justice Department issued a report of the Chicago Police Department after a 13-month review. (A consent decree is the resolution of a dispute between two parties without the admission of guilty). And Carrie, why does the Trump Justice Department say it is conducting this review? Jackson interprets Sessions' statements to mean reform efforts shouldn't impede ... (more...)
Bonds weaker as ANC closes ranks behind Zuma
- April 15, 2017
He retains the full support of the leadership of at least five of the ANC's provincial structures, a large number of MPs in parliament, as well as the ANC women's and youth leagues. The meeting acknowledged that Zuma's reshuffle had triggered the resurgence of the #ZumaMustFall movement‚ with many mobilising within government and the ANC to remove the president. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
He retains the full support of the leadership of at least five of the ANC's provincial structures, a large number of MPs in parliament, as well as the ANC women's and youth leagues. The meeting acknowledged that Zuma's reshuffle had triggered the resurgence of the #ZumaMustFall movement‚ with many mobilising within government and the ANC to remove the president. (more...)
Pentagon declines comment on NBC story on North Korea
- April 15, 2017
The new strategy will be deployed at a time of escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula. North Korea has recently signalled that it was prepared to test its nuclear capabilities for the sixth time. The president also made clear that if the Chinese were unable to diffuse the situation, the US would go to alone. When asked about the figures, China's Foreign Ministry took a slightly defensive stance, but said the numbers were the result of normal, friendly trade between the two countries. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
The new strategy will be deployed at a time of escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula. North Korea has recently signalled that it was prepared to test its nuclear capabilities for the sixth time. The president also made clear that if the Chinese were unable to diffuse the situation, the US would go to alone. When asked about the figures, China's Foreign Ministry took a slightly defensive stance, but said the numbers were the result of normal, friendly trade between the two countries. (more...)
Puff, puff, pass: Liberals table legislation to legalize marijuana
- April 15, 2017
The proposed Cannabis Act would make it illegal to sell marijuana packaged or labelled in a way that could be construed as appealing to young people, to include testimonials or endorsements, or to depict a person, character or animal. "This must be an orderly transition", urged Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale in a message to the public. "We don't really have a way of monitoring or at least of detecting people who are driving on the roads who may be impaired by marijuana ", said ... (more...)
- April 15, 2017
The proposed Cannabis Act would make it illegal to sell marijuana packaged or labelled in a way that could be construed as appealing to young people, to include testimonials or endorsements, or to depict a person, character or animal. "This must be an orderly transition", urged Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale in a message to the public. "We don't really have a way of monitoring or at least of detecting people who are driving on the roads who may be impaired by marijuana ", said ... (more...)
U.S. Dollar Plummets -- Donald Trump Says Gains Will Hurt America
- April 15, 2017
In an interview with The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday, Trump said "they (the Chinese) are not currency manipulators". That was also a turnaround from his frequent criticism of Yellen during his campaign, when he said she was keeping interest rates too low. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
In an interview with The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday, Trump said "they (the Chinese) are not currency manipulators". That was also a turnaround from his frequent criticism of Yellen during his campaign, when he said she was keeping interest rates too low. (more...)
'Islamic terror attacking Jerusalem, like major cities around the world'
- April 15, 2017
The 23-year-old Jewish student, in Israel on a tourist visa, was stabbed repeatedly as the light rail entered the centre of Jerusalem opposite the walls of the historic old city. "Terror can never overcome us". Earlier this year, Tamimi attempted suicide by swallowing a razor blade, the Shin Bet said, and was found guilty of sexually abusing his daughter in 2011. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
The 23-year-old Jewish student, in Israel on a tourist visa, was stabbed repeatedly as the light rail entered the centre of Jerusalem opposite the walls of the historic old city. "Terror can never overcome us". Earlier this year, Tamimi attempted suicide by swallowing a razor blade, the Shin Bet said, and was found guilty of sexually abusing his daughter in 2011. (more...)
British woman stabbed to death in Jerusalem
- April 15, 2017
Local media said a pregnant woman was injured when the light rail came to a sudden stop. MDA EMTs (emergency medical technicians) and paramedics treating a severly (sic) injured individual. Kahlon said: "We see Islamic terrorism striking central cities around the world, including Jerusalem , our capital". Security forces have been on high alert over the Passover and Easter holidays when hundreds of thousands of people visit Jerusalem . (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Local media said a pregnant woman was injured when the light rail came to a sudden stop. MDA EMTs (emergency medical technicians) and paramedics treating a severly (sic) injured individual. Kahlon said: "We see Islamic terrorism striking central cities around the world, including Jerusalem , our capital". Security forces have been on high alert over the Passover and Easter holidays when hundreds of thousands of people visit Jerusalem . (more...)
Video Shows Massive Bomb Strike
- April 15, 2017
The Pentagon says that the bomb, which has a blast radius of a mile in each direction, was used to destroy an Islamic State cave complex in the country. Military analyst Col Rick Francona said that it would "feel like a nuclear weapon to those in the area". The Site Intelligence Group, which tracks extremist organizations, reported Friday on a statement from the Afghan Taliban that condemned the USA for its "terrorist" attack. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
The Pentagon says that the bomb, which has a blast radius of a mile in each direction, was used to destroy an Islamic State cave complex in the country. Military analyst Col Rick Francona said that it would "feel like a nuclear weapon to those in the area". The Site Intelligence Group, which tracks extremist organizations, reported Friday on a statement from the Afghan Taliban that condemned the USA for its "terrorist" attack. (more...)
Man who found fugitive describes him as cordial
- April 15, 2017
Joseph Allen Jakubowski was found Thursday night in Vernon County, about 125 miles (200 kilometers) northwest of Janesville, his hometown, according to the Rock County Sheriff's Office. Readstown is 160 miles (260 kilometers) west of Milwaukee . Police said they wanted to find Jakubowski over fears he may be planning an attack of some kind, and more than 150 members of law enforcement fanned out in search of him. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Joseph Allen Jakubowski was found Thursday night in Vernon County, about 125 miles (200 kilometers) northwest of Janesville, his hometown, according to the Rock County Sheriff's Office. Readstown is 160 miles (260 kilometers) west of Milwaukee . Police said they wanted to find Jakubowski over fears he may be planning an attack of some kind, and more than 150 members of law enforcement fanned out in search of him. (more...)
HRW: Insufficient church security in spite of threats in Egypt
- April 15, 2017
Palm Sunday, a Christian celebration for many, was marked by twin church bombings in Egypt . Terror analysts say the attacks on Egypt's Copts - one of the Middle East's most ancient Christian sects, in Egypt since its Roman antiquity, now comprising ten per cent of Egypt's population - should have been foreseen. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Palm Sunday, a Christian celebration for many, was marked by twin church bombings in Egypt . Terror analysts say the attacks on Egypt's Copts - one of the Middle East's most ancient Christian sects, in Egypt since its Roman antiquity, now comprising ten per cent of Egypt's population - should have been foreseen. (more...)
Easter weekend weather: Here's what you can expect
- April 15, 2017
It will be followed by a gradual cool down Monday into Tuesday . High 70, low 40. Instead, we are waking up to low and mid 40s as you head out and a few 30s in our far North Zone or into the Thumb Region. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. However, another storm system arrives late-day Sunday , and looks to sweep some showers and even thunderstorms through the state. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
It will be followed by a gradual cool down Monday into Tuesday . High 70, low 40. Instead, we are waking up to low and mid 40s as you head out and a few 30s in our far North Zone or into the Thumb Region. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. However, another storm system arrives late-day Sunday , and looks to sweep some showers and even thunderstorms through the state. (more...)
Islamic State fighters killed by massive bomb
- April 15, 2017
United States president Donald Trump called Thursday's operation a "very, very successful mission". Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) reacted to a " mother of all bombs " strike on an ISIS stronghold in Afghanistan on Thursday. "Frankly", Trump told a White House pool, "that is why they have been so successful lately". "If America wants to eliminate Daesh, it is very easy because they created this group". (more...)
- April 15, 2017
United States president Donald Trump called Thursday's operation a "very, very successful mission". Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) reacted to a " mother of all bombs " strike on an ISIS stronghold in Afghanistan on Thursday. "Frankly", Trump told a White House pool, "that is why they have been so successful lately". "If America wants to eliminate Daesh, it is very easy because they created this group". (more...)
Chemical attack '100 per cent fabrication': Assad
- April 15, 2017
Russian Federation said the gas was part of rebel stockpiles, which the rebels have denied. Pentagon chief Jim Mattis says the USA strike destroyed a fifth of the Assad regime's remaining warplanes. "I have absolutely no doubt we did the right thing". On Thursday Trump expressed confidence that US-Russia ties would improve. U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Russian Federation said the gas was part of rebel stockpiles, which the rebels have denied. Pentagon chief Jim Mattis says the USA strike destroyed a fifth of the Assad regime's remaining warplanes. "I have absolutely no doubt we did the right thing". On Thursday Trump expressed confidence that US-Russia ties would improve. U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. (more...)
Carter Page now a 'no comment' on FBI investigations
- April 15, 2017
Trump's team had not prepared for a successful campaign, and as he inched closer to the GOP nomination, an all-out scramble ensued to fill out a roster of campaign advisers. Ex-Trump aide Carter Page declared Wednesday that "of course" he hasn't acted as foreign agent, denying reports that he worked with the Russian government. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Trump's team had not prepared for a successful campaign, and as he inched closer to the GOP nomination, an all-out scramble ensued to fill out a roster of campaign advisers. Ex-Trump aide Carter Page declared Wednesday that "of course" he hasn't acted as foreign agent, denying reports that he worked with the Russian government. (more...)
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