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US doesn't label China a currency manipulator
- April 15, 2017
Trump did say he thought the dollar was "getting too strong" - a comment that sent the US currency falling, though it subsequently rebounded. "That will hurt ultimately". A dubious, if not risky claim, not only has that not happened almost four months into his presidency, Trump recently wrote the idea off completely. Trump's accusations that foreign countries with large exports to the USA are "trade cheats" are puzzling in this perspective. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Trump did say he thought the dollar was "getting too strong" - a comment that sent the US currency falling, though it subsequently rebounded. "That will hurt ultimately". A dubious, if not risky claim, not only has that not happened almost four months into his presidency, Trump recently wrote the idea off completely. Trump's accusations that foreign countries with large exports to the USA are "trade cheats" are puzzling in this perspective. (more...)
North Korean Official Blames Rising Tensions on Donald Trump's 'Aggressive' Tweets
- April 15, 2017
The comments came after President Donald Trump told reporters that the "problem" of North Korea "will be taken care of". The dollar fell on Friday against a basket of currencies, on track for a losing week as tension over North Korea underpinned the perceived safe-haven Japanese yen. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
The comments came after President Donald Trump told reporters that the "problem" of North Korea "will be taken care of". The dollar fell on Friday against a basket of currencies, on track for a losing week as tension over North Korea underpinned the perceived safe-haven Japanese yen. (more...)
Protestors rally in second anti-Zuma march
- April 15, 2017
South Africa witnessed mass protests in Pretoria as opposition groups united to demand President Jacob Zuma's resignation. "We are united on the objective of winning back our handsome country". "But now we have at least seven political parties who have come together and want Zuma to go", she said. More anti-Zuma demonstrations are planned for Wednesday in the capital Pretoria. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
South Africa witnessed mass protests in Pretoria as opposition groups united to demand President Jacob Zuma's resignation. "We are united on the objective of winning back our handsome country". "But now we have at least seven political parties who have come together and want Zuma to go", she said. More anti-Zuma demonstrations are planned for Wednesday in the capital Pretoria. (more...)
Brewers win 4th straight with 10-4 rout of Reds
- April 15, 2017
Wily Peralta is 2-0 with a 2.45 ERA and Chase Anderson is 1-0 with a 0.69 ERA. With Tommy Milone set to face Scott Feldman in the pitching matchup, the over/under sits at 9 runs. Cincinnati manager Bryan Price then summoned what had been an improved bullpen in the sixth, with disastrous results. Ryan Braun and Eric Thames each blasted home runs for the Brewers in the game. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Wily Peralta is 2-0 with a 2.45 ERA and Chase Anderson is 1-0 with a 0.69 ERA. With Tommy Milone set to face Scott Feldman in the pitching matchup, the over/under sits at 9 runs. Cincinnati manager Bryan Price then summoned what had been an improved bullpen in the sixth, with disastrous results. Ryan Braun and Eric Thames each blasted home runs for the Brewers in the game. (more...)
Serbian PM Vucic declares victory in presidential vote
- April 15, 2017
Vucic, a conservative who had been serving as Serbia's prime minister, claimed 55 percent of the vote, avoiding a runoff and soundly defeating the leading opposition candidate, Sasa Jankovic . "This convincing victory in the election reflects broad support for your efforts to resolve Serbia's current economic and social issues and to pursue a constructive and balanced foreign policy course", Putin said in his message. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Vucic, a conservative who had been serving as Serbia's prime minister, claimed 55 percent of the vote, avoiding a runoff and soundly defeating the leading opposition candidate, Sasa Jankovic . "This convincing victory in the election reflects broad support for your efforts to resolve Serbia's current economic and social issues and to pursue a constructive and balanced foreign policy course", Putin said in his message. (more...)
Paul Ryan Throws Support Into Georgia House Runoff
- April 15, 2017
By congressional race standards, that's a fairly paltry sum and a reflection of the fact that Kansas is a pretty low-cost, low-risk state when it comes to campaign spending. But that misses a larger point, some progressive leaders say . On other fronts, the Affordable Care Act is more popular than ever , and Rachel Maddow is beating Bill O'Reilly in the ratings, something that was unimaginable a few months ago. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
By congressional race standards, that's a fairly paltry sum and a reflection of the fact that Kansas is a pretty low-cost, low-risk state when it comes to campaign spending. But that misses a larger point, some progressive leaders say . On other fronts, the Affordable Care Act is more popular than ever , and Rachel Maddow is beating Bill O'Reilly in the ratings, something that was unimaginable a few months ago. (more...)
Treasure Hunt: Families participate in Easter egg search
- April 15, 2017
Windber Easter egg hunt: More than 200 children took part in this year's WAVE Easter egg hunt in Windber on Saturday. The Kin Club Easter Egg Hunt starts at 11 a.m. "My two-year-old son is excited, but my almost year-old daughter doesn't seem to care too much", Carpenter said. Thousands of eggs were scattered in the swimming pool, as well as the wading pool, for the kids to jump in and get candy and prizes. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Windber Easter egg hunt: More than 200 children took part in this year's WAVE Easter egg hunt in Windber on Saturday. The Kin Club Easter Egg Hunt starts at 11 a.m. "My two-year-old son is excited, but my almost year-old daughter doesn't seem to care too much", Carpenter said. Thousands of eggs were scattered in the swimming pool, as well as the wading pool, for the kids to jump in and get candy and prizes. (more...)
Second Officer Fired After Violent Traffic Stop Video
- April 15, 2017
The Gwinnett County Police Department has fired an officer who was captured in a widely-shared video of kicking a man in the head during a traffic stop on Wednesday in Lawrenceville. Bongiovanni asked Hollins to get out of the auto and he resisted, the report said. The seemingly low rate of discipline for officers over the use of excessive force is why Hollins' case has drawn the attention of the Black Lives Matter chapter for the Greater Atlanta area, activists said. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
The Gwinnett County Police Department has fired an officer who was captured in a widely-shared video of kicking a man in the head during a traffic stop on Wednesday in Lawrenceville. Bongiovanni asked Hollins to get out of the auto and he resisted, the report said. The seemingly low rate of discipline for officers over the use of excessive force is why Hollins' case has drawn the attention of the Black Lives Matter chapter for the Greater Atlanta area, activists said. (more...)
8 coaches of Rajya Rani Exp derail near Rampur, 2 injured
- April 15, 2017
Coaches of the Meerut-Lucknow Rajya Rani Express derailed near Rampur on Saturday morning. The mishap took place around 8.15 am near a bridge over Koshi river between Rampur and Mundapanda. Last month over two dozen passengers were injured in a similar train derailment in the state. The train derailed near Rampur district, about 266 km northwest of Lucknow, the capital city of Uttar Pradesh. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Coaches of the Meerut-Lucknow Rajya Rani Express derailed near Rampur on Saturday morning. The mishap took place around 8.15 am near a bridge over Koshi river between Rampur and Mundapanda. Last month over two dozen passengers were injured in a similar train derailment in the state. The train derailed near Rampur district, about 266 km northwest of Lucknow, the capital city of Uttar Pradesh. (more...)
UP signs 'power for all' agreement with central government
- April 15, 2017
April 14 (ANI): Questioning Yogi Adityanath-led government's move to introduce ambulances equipped with life-saving technology, the Samajwadi Party on Friday said if the first Cabinet budget has not been passed yet then from where did the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) get all the money to flag-off these ambulances in such a short period. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
April 14 (ANI): Questioning Yogi Adityanath-led government's move to introduce ambulances equipped with life-saving technology, the Samajwadi Party on Friday said if the first Cabinet budget has not been passed yet then from where did the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) get all the money to flag-off these ambulances in such a short period. (more...)
Nearly 100 migrants feared missing after boat sinks off Libya - coastguard
- April 15, 2017
At least 97 African migrants are missing and believed drowned after their Europe-bound boat sank in the Mediterranean Sea on Thursday, the Libyan coast guard said. Survivors said the inflatable boat had set off with about 120 people on board. More than 4,500 migrants perished on the crossing in 2016 alone. Turkey's coast guard says 199 migrants and three smugglers have been intercepted in western Turkey as they were embarking for Italy on a sailboat. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
At least 97 African migrants are missing and believed drowned after their Europe-bound boat sank in the Mediterranean Sea on Thursday, the Libyan coast guard said. Survivors said the inflatable boat had set off with about 120 people on board. More than 4,500 migrants perished on the crossing in 2016 alone. Turkey's coast guard says 199 migrants and three smugglers have been intercepted in western Turkey as they were embarking for Italy on a sailboat. (more...)
Security stepped up at churches in Egypt as Easter approaches
- April 15, 2017
Security forces are "pursuing efforts" to identify a second attacker who targeted another church in the Nile Delta city of Tanta hours earlier on Palm Sunday, killing 28 worshippers. The ministry also said it would increase the reward for information leading to the arrest of any member of the cell linked to Sunday's attacks from 100,000 Egyptian pounds (about $5,500) to 500,000 pounds. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Security forces are "pursuing efforts" to identify a second attacker who targeted another church in the Nile Delta city of Tanta hours earlier on Palm Sunday, killing 28 worshippers. The ministry also said it would increase the reward for information leading to the arrest of any member of the cell linked to Sunday's attacks from 100,000 Egyptian pounds (about $5,500) to 500,000 pounds. (more...)
China fears N Korea-US conflict 'any moment'
- April 15, 2017
Commercial satellite imagery of North Korea's Punggye-ri nuclear test site obtained by 38 North, a program devoted to analysis of the country at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, showed activity at the site suggestive of preparations for a nuclear test. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Commercial satellite imagery of North Korea's Punggye-ri nuclear test site obtained by 38 North, a program devoted to analysis of the country at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, showed activity at the site suggestive of preparations for a nuclear test. (more...)
Insurers say Trump must do more to stabilize 'Obamacare'
- April 15, 2017
But neither Democrats or Republicans will risk Trump's the wrath, and that of his most dedicated supporters, unless millions of voters demand it. The views expressed in this commentary are her own. They are weighing their options and may soon announce whether they plan to offer coverage for next year. But they could point to other information - such as who else invests in his partnerships - that could help answer questions. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
But neither Democrats or Republicans will risk Trump's the wrath, and that of his most dedicated supporters, unless millions of voters demand it. The views expressed in this commentary are her own. They are weighing their options and may soon announce whether they plan to offer coverage for next year. But they could point to other information - such as who else invests in his partnerships - that could help answer questions. (more...)
China agrees to 'strong measures' if N. Korea conducts N-test
- April 15, 2017
McMaster said, when asked why the Navy strike group Carl Vinson, whose flagship is a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier of that name, will make its way toward the Korean peninsula from Singapore as a show of force. Earlier this year, China called on both North Korea and the U.S. to tone down tension on the Korean peninsula - North Korea by suspending its nuclear weapons programme and the United States by stopping military exercises with South Korea that inflame Pyongyang. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
McMaster said, when asked why the Navy strike group Carl Vinson, whose flagship is a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier of that name, will make its way toward the Korean peninsula from Singapore as a show of force. Earlier this year, China called on both North Korea and the U.S. to tone down tension on the Korean peninsula - North Korea by suspending its nuclear weapons programme and the United States by stopping military exercises with South Korea that inflame Pyongyang. (more...)
Davis Cup Djokovic, Kyrgios target final duel
- April 15, 2017
For Kyrgios to win all six sets of tennis in his two matches against top-25 players John Isner and Querrey encapsulated the tennis growth this year of the world No.16 since his miserable Australian Open loss. "At the end of the day we played the big points better at the end". Hewitt said it was no surprise Sock - the highest-ranked player in the tie - was subbed into the doubles after United States captain Jim Courier had telegraphed the possibility of a late change. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
For Kyrgios to win all six sets of tennis in his two matches against top-25 players John Isner and Querrey encapsulated the tennis growth this year of the world No.16 since his miserable Australian Open loss. "At the end of the day we played the big points better at the end". Hewitt said it was no surprise Sock - the highest-ranked player in the tie - was subbed into the doubles after United States captain Jim Courier had telegraphed the possibility of a late change. (more...)
Assad: Idlib attack 100% fabricated, Syria destroyed all chemical weapons
- April 15, 2017
The diplomat said the Security Council had been "held to ransom by Russia's shameless support for the Assad regime". On Wednesday, Russia vetoed a draft UN Security Council resolution which called for a speedy investigation into the Idlib incident. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
The diplomat said the Security Council had been "held to ransom by Russia's shameless support for the Assad regime". On Wednesday, Russia vetoed a draft UN Security Council resolution which called for a speedy investigation into the Idlib incident. (more...)
Russian Federation pushes for United Nations probe into chemical attack
- April 15, 2017
Assad gave the interview to AFP in Damascus on Wednesday. He says peace talks on resolving his country's war are ineffective because Washington is "not serious" about ending the conflict. He continued, "they fabricated the whole story in order to have a pretext for the attack". Echoing charges by Defense Secretary James Mattis and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, Toner said there can be little doubt that the chemical weapons attack in Idlib province was carried out by Syrian government ... (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Assad gave the interview to AFP in Damascus on Wednesday. He says peace talks on resolving his country's war are ineffective because Washington is "not serious" about ending the conflict. He continued, "they fabricated the whole story in order to have a pretext for the attack". Echoing charges by Defense Secretary James Mattis and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, Toner said there can be little doubt that the chemical weapons attack in Idlib province was carried out by Syrian government ... (more...)
Palestinian stabs UK woman in Jerusalem amid Easter fetes
- April 15, 2017
Israel has been criticized internationally for being too heavy handed in response to the attacks, which have left almost 50 Israelis and more than 200 Palestinians dead. A British foreign office spokeswoman said: "We can confirm the tragic death of a British national in Jerusalem ". Terror can never overcome us. Israel's Shabak news agency named the suspected attacker as 57-year-old Jamal Tamimi from East Jerusalem , a mostly Arab area. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Israel has been criticized internationally for being too heavy handed in response to the attacks, which have left almost 50 Israelis and more than 200 Palestinians dead. A British foreign office spokeswoman said: "We can confirm the tragic death of a British national in Jerusalem ". Terror can never overcome us. Israel's Shabak news agency named the suspected attacker as 57-year-old Jamal Tamimi from East Jerusalem , a mostly Arab area. (more...)
Wisconsin schools increase security amid manhunt for fugitive
- April 15, 2017
Paul Minnesota", the Rock County Sheriff's Office said. Jakubowski is suspected of stealing several firearms from a gun shop in Janesville April 6. Prior to the burglary, Jakubowski made a video of himself mailing a large envelope with a letter addressed to Donald Trump . Police said they believe that Jakubowski also has a bulletproof vest and helmet. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Paul Minnesota", the Rock County Sheriff's Office said. Jakubowski is suspected of stealing several firearms from a gun shop in Janesville April 6. Prior to the burglary, Jakubowski made a video of himself mailing a large envelope with a letter addressed to Donald Trump . Police said they believe that Jakubowski also has a bulletproof vest and helmet. (more...)
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