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Arkansas judge blocks state from using lethal drug
- April 15, 2017
Fresenius Kabi USA and West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp. filed a friend of the court brief objecting to their drugs' use in the executions . Arkansas originally wanted to execute eight men between April 17 and April 27, before its supply of a lethal injection drugs expires at the end of April - a plan that triggered outrage among capital punishment opponents. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Fresenius Kabi USA and West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp. filed a friend of the court brief objecting to their drugs' use in the executions . Arkansas originally wanted to execute eight men between April 17 and April 27, before its supply of a lethal injection drugs expires at the end of April - a plan that triggered outrage among capital punishment opponents. (more...)
Egypt's Coptic Church buries seven victims of Alexandria bombing
- April 15, 2017
Rescinding it had been a main demand of Egyptian rights activists during the 2011 revolt that overthrew veteran strongman Hosni Mubarak. Authorities, however, have not yet confirmed this information. The terror group also announced further attacks will follow. "The United States will continue to support Egypt's security and stability in its efforts to defeat terrorism", said acting spokesperson Mark Toner. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Rescinding it had been a main demand of Egyptian rights activists during the 2011 revolt that overthrew veteran strongman Hosni Mubarak. Authorities, however, have not yet confirmed this information. The terror group also announced further attacks will follow. "The United States will continue to support Egypt's security and stability in its efforts to defeat terrorism", said acting spokesperson Mark Toner. (more...)
Sweden attack suspect refused residency
- April 15, 2017
He added: "In December 2016, he was informed by the Migration Agency that he had four weeks to leave the country". However, in February 2017, the police was unable to enforce deportation order as the man was not at the address he registered. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
He added: "In December 2016, he was informed by the Migration Agency that he had four weeks to leave the country". However, in February 2017, the police was unable to enforce deportation order as the man was not at the address he registered. (more...)
Sheriffs say Wisconsin fugitive had guns nearby
- April 15, 2017
Officials said 100 to 125 officers were involved in taking Jakubowski into custody, including some officers who were stationed at 10 homes for protection. Authorities say they are investigating a letter purportedly sent by fugitive Joseph Jakubowski that threatens violence at Wisconsin churches on Easter Sunday. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Officials said 100 to 125 officers were involved in taking Jakubowski into custody, including some officers who were stationed at 10 homes for protection. Authorities say they are investigating a letter purportedly sent by fugitive Joseph Jakubowski that threatens violence at Wisconsin churches on Easter Sunday. (more...)
Dortmund attack 'longest 15 mins of my life' - Bartra
- April 15, 2017
As you can see I am doing much better". "They are my everything, the reason I struggle to overcome obstacles and this has been the worst of my life, an experience I would not want anyone in this world (to have)", he wrote. "It's up to all of us - the players, officials and fans in equal measure - to show society that we won't give in to terrorism". German prosecutors requested an arrest warrant Thursday for a 26-year-old Iraqi national with suspected links to the Islamic State group who is ... (more...)
- April 15, 2017
As you can see I am doing much better". "They are my everything, the reason I struggle to overcome obstacles and this has been the worst of my life, an experience I would not want anyone in this world (to have)", he wrote. "It's up to all of us - the players, officials and fans in equal measure - to show society that we won't give in to terrorism". German prosecutors requested an arrest warrant Thursday for a 26-year-old Iraqi national with suspected links to the Islamic State group who is ... (more...)
ISIS fighters killed by United States 'mother of all bombs'
- April 15, 2017
The munition, also called the "Mother of All Bombs", struck a series of tunnels ISIS militants used in northeast Afghanistan to attack American and Iraqi forces, according to the White House. Former Afghan president Hamid Karzai condemned the attack stating it was not used in a fight against terrorists but the country of Afghanistan. The Taliban, the main security threat to Afghan and North Atlantic Treaty Organisation forces trying to quell their stubborn insurgency, also denounced the ... (more...)
- April 15, 2017
The munition, also called the "Mother of All Bombs", struck a series of tunnels ISIS militants used in northeast Afghanistan to attack American and Iraqi forces, according to the White House. Former Afghan president Hamid Karzai condemned the attack stating it was not used in a fight against terrorists but the country of Afghanistan. The Taliban, the main security threat to Afghan and North Atlantic Treaty Organisation forces trying to quell their stubborn insurgency, also denounced the ... (more...)
Easter Prayers: 5 Things You Should Pray For This Easter
- April 15, 2017
In the Northern Division, students of Holy Family Secondary School gathered at Holy Family Parish Catholic Church in Labasa to celebrate Easter on Thursday. God is more powerful than all of the forces of evil. Ray Pritchard, president of Keep Believing Ministries, an Internet-based ministry serving Christians in 225 countries, shared his thoughts on Christmas and Easter and further explained why Christians should view the two holidays as equally significant. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
In the Northern Division, students of Holy Family Secondary School gathered at Holy Family Parish Catholic Church in Labasa to celebrate Easter on Thursday. God is more powerful than all of the forces of evil. Ray Pritchard, president of Keep Believing Ministries, an Internet-based ministry serving Christians in 225 countries, shared his thoughts on Christmas and Easter and further explained why Christians should view the two holidays as equally significant. (more...)
Is this a new Trump? Abrupt reversals may reflect experience
- April 15, 2017
The Obama administration had at times called China's currency " significantly undervalued ", but didn't take the step of labeling the country a manipulator. Trump, in an exclusive interview with Fox Business News Tuesday, seemed to suggest Russian Federation was partly to blame for the escalation of the Syrian war and the Idlib chemical attack. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
The Obama administration had at times called China's currency " significantly undervalued ", but didn't take the step of labeling the country a manipulator. Trump, in an exclusive interview with Fox Business News Tuesday, seemed to suggest Russian Federation was partly to blame for the escalation of the Syrian war and the Idlib chemical attack. (more...)
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad dismisses chemical attack as '100% fabrication'
- April 15, 2017
The proposed resolution would have condemned the alleged attack and expressed the council's full backing to investigators from the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). In recent days, Assad and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov have claimed the attack was staged by the U.S.as pretext for last week's missile attack. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
The proposed resolution would have condemned the alleged attack and expressed the council's full backing to investigators from the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). In recent days, Assad and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov have claimed the attack was staged by the U.S.as pretext for last week's missile attack. (more...)
Assad Maneuvers to Turn the 'Chemical Table'
- April 15, 2017
During the press conference Lavrov acriticised the ability of the OPCW to carry out an investigation into the reported chemical attack on Khan Sheikhoun, calling for American and Russian experts to join the investigation. "If our US colleagues and some European nations believe that their version is right, they have no reason to fear the creation of such an independent group", Lavrov said. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
During the press conference Lavrov acriticised the ability of the OPCW to carry out an investigation into the reported chemical attack on Khan Sheikhoun, calling for American and Russian experts to join the investigation. "If our US colleagues and some European nations believe that their version is right, they have no reason to fear the creation of such an independent group", Lavrov said. (more...)
'We are not going into Syria'
- April 15, 2017
The fallout from Assad's chemical attack last week and the US airstrikes that Trump ordered in response have plunged the United States and Russian Federation into tensions rarely seen since the Cold War. In Washington, Trump said the United States was not getting along "at all" with Moscow, adding that the relationship "may be at an all-time low". Trump, meanwhile, told Fox Business News that the US had no plans to become more deeply involved in Syria and only did so because of last week's ... (more...)
- April 15, 2017
The fallout from Assad's chemical attack last week and the US airstrikes that Trump ordered in response have plunged the United States and Russian Federation into tensions rarely seen since the Cold War. In Washington, Trump said the United States was not getting along "at all" with Moscow, adding that the relationship "may be at an all-time low". Trump, meanwhile, told Fox Business News that the US had no plans to become more deeply involved in Syria and only did so because of last week's ... (more...)
South African President Jacob Zuma: Protesters racists
- April 15, 2017
Thousands from South Africa's opposition parties converged in Pretoria on Wednesday to protest against President Jacob Zuma. Ratings agency Fitch downgraded five South African banks on Tuesday in a widely expected move, days after it cut the country's credit rating to sub-investment grade. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Thousands from South Africa's opposition parties converged in Pretoria on Wednesday to protest against President Jacob Zuma. Ratings agency Fitch downgraded five South African banks on Tuesday in a widely expected move, days after it cut the country's credit rating to sub-investment grade. (more...)
Serial killer died from head injuries; Ohio inmate suspected
- April 15, 2017
The 64-year-old was serving multiple life sentences after admitting in 1987 to killing three dozen hospital patients in OH and Kentucky . A man who admitted killing dozens of people while working as a nurse's aide in the 70s and 80s has died after being beaten in an OH prison. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
The 64-year-old was serving multiple life sentences after admitting in 1987 to killing three dozen hospital patients in OH and Kentucky . A man who admitted killing dozens of people while working as a nurse's aide in the 70s and 80s has died after being beaten in an OH prison. (more...)
Reports Of Shots Fired At Manus Island Detention Centre
- April 15, 2017
A situation is unfolding at the Manus Island detention centre in Papua New Guinea , where reports have emerged that an armed group of locals has stormed the centre. Apparent gunfire could be heard during his video. "By bringing people to Australia, the U.S. deal may continue". Mr Boochani tweeted, "Navy have shot more than 100 times, some of the bullets have hit rooms". (more...)
- April 15, 2017
A situation is unfolding at the Manus Island detention centre in Papua New Guinea , where reports have emerged that an armed group of locals has stormed the centre. Apparent gunfire could be heard during his video. "By bringing people to Australia, the U.S. deal may continue". Mr Boochani tweeted, "Navy have shot more than 100 times, some of the bullets have hit rooms". (more...)
China fears North Korea-US conflict 'at any moment'
- April 15, 2017
Speaking through an interpreter provided by the foreign ministry, Mr Han was calm and polite but forceful throughout the 40-minute interview . A naval strike group, led by the USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier, is sailing toward Korea. With Washington weighing on Beijing for additional sanctions, China's General Administration of Customs announced on April 13 that first-quarter North Korean coal imports were down 51.6% from the same period in 2016. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Speaking through an interpreter provided by the foreign ministry, Mr Han was calm and polite but forceful throughout the 40-minute interview . A naval strike group, led by the USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier, is sailing toward Korea. With Washington weighing on Beijing for additional sanctions, China's General Administration of Customs announced on April 13 that first-quarter North Korean coal imports were down 51.6% from the same period in 2016. (more...)
Mike Pence Heading to Seoul Amid Tension with North Korea
- April 15, 2017
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un responded with threats to launch nuclear strikes on the United States and attacks on United States military bases in South Korea. The tense episode with North Korea comes after the USA took military action last week against the Syrian regime - a move the North condemned as unjustifiable - and dropped the largest non-nuclear bomb in its arsenal on a Daesh target in Afghanistan. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un responded with threats to launch nuclear strikes on the United States and attacks on United States military bases in South Korea. The tense episode with North Korea comes after the USA took military action last week against the Syrian regime - a move the North condemned as unjustifiable - and dropped the largest non-nuclear bomb in its arsenal on a Daesh target in Afghanistan. (more...)
Two Officers Fired After Videos Of Brutal Motorist Beating Surface
- April 15, 2017
McDonald was responding as a backup officer to assist supervisor Michael Bongiovanni with the traffic stop. Bongiavonni insists, reports ABC News, that Hollins was ordered to step out of the auto but refused, choosing instead to begin screaming "help me" into his cellphone. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
McDonald was responding as a backup officer to assist supervisor Michael Bongiovanni with the traffic stop. Bongiavonni insists, reports ABC News, that Hollins was ordered to step out of the auto but refused, choosing instead to begin screaming "help me" into his cellphone. (more...)
John McCain: Trump Team 'Partially To Blame' For Syria Chemical Attack
- April 15, 2017
Sir Michael said last Tuesday's gas attack was "barbaric, immoral and illegal" and the response of air strikes from US President Donald Trump was "the right call". More than 320,000 people have been killed in Syria since the conflict began in March 2011 with anti-government demonstrations. The Organization for the Prevention of Chemical Weapons, a global watchdog, said Thursday that it had initiated contact with the Syrian government, and that it was investigating the attack on Khan Sheikhoun. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Sir Michael said last Tuesday's gas attack was "barbaric, immoral and illegal" and the response of air strikes from US President Donald Trump was "the right call". More than 320,000 people have been killed in Syria since the conflict began in March 2011 with anti-government demonstrations. The Organization for the Prevention of Chemical Weapons, a global watchdog, said Thursday that it had initiated contact with the Syrian government, and that it was investigating the attack on Khan Sheikhoun. (more...)
Panetta Warns Trump: 'Be Careful' With North Korea
- April 15, 2017
He says he can not rule out a new nuclear test in the future despite reports that Washington is considering military action should North Korea go ahead with it. Trump said about Jinping, "I was very impressed with President Xi". The Huffington Post reported that worldwide security analysts doubt reports that the US may consider a preemptive military strike against North Korea for that reason, among others. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
He says he can not rule out a new nuclear test in the future despite reports that Washington is considering military action should North Korea go ahead with it. Trump said about Jinping, "I was very impressed with President Xi". The Huffington Post reported that worldwide security analysts doubt reports that the US may consider a preemptive military strike against North Korea for that reason, among others. (more...)
Chemical weapons experts in Turkey to investigate alleged Syrian sarin attack
- April 15, 2017
Russia, Syria and Iran strongly warned the United States Friday against launching new strikes on Syria and called for an global probe into last week's chemical attack there. "Your visit is very timely", Lavrov said, adding it offers an opportunity to clarify the chances of cooperation between the two sides "above all on the formation of a broad anti-terrorist front". (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Russia, Syria and Iran strongly warned the United States Friday against launching new strikes on Syria and called for an global probe into last week's chemical attack there. "Your visit is very timely", Lavrov said, adding it offers an opportunity to clarify the chances of cooperation between the two sides "above all on the formation of a broad anti-terrorist front". (more...)
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