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Mark Canada's Triumph and Losses at Vimy Ridge
- April 15, 2017
The battle of Vimy Ridge began at dawn on Easter Monday, April 9, 1917, when all four divisions of the Canadian Corps attacked Vimy. The site, which in 1922 became a piece of Canadian territory on French soil, is a revered national symbol, one featured on the back of Canada's $20 bill to this day. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
The battle of Vimy Ridge began at dawn on Easter Monday, April 9, 1917, when all four divisions of the Canadian Corps attacked Vimy. The site, which in 1922 became a piece of Canadian territory on French soil, is a revered national symbol, one featured on the back of Canada's $20 bill to this day. (more...)
Federal Bureau of Investigation monitored Trump aide for Russian Federation links
- April 15, 2017
During the brief encounter, which occurred in New York City, Lewandowski suggested that the two get to know each other. How Page made his way onto the Trump campaign has lately been a source of growing intrigue. "I've never met Paul Manafort and I've never spoken with him", Page said. Page, who cooperated with the FBI's investigation of the spies (one of whom, Evgeny Buryakov, was arrested, imprisoned and recently deported) told ABC News that any information he passed to the Russians ... (more...)
- April 15, 2017
During the brief encounter, which occurred in New York City, Lewandowski suggested that the two get to know each other. How Page made his way onto the Trump campaign has lately been a source of growing intrigue. "I've never met Paul Manafort and I've never spoken with him", Page said. Page, who cooperated with the FBI's investigation of the spies (one of whom, Evgeny Buryakov, was arrested, imprisoned and recently deported) told ABC News that any information he passed to the Russians ... (more...)
North Korea displays suspected ICBM during massive military parade
- April 15, 2017
The state TV also showed several KN-08 missiles being rolled out on trucks at the parade. A US military official, who requested anonymity to discuss planning, said the United States doesn't intend to use military force against North Korea in response to either a nuclear test or a missile launch. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
The state TV also showed several KN-08 missiles being rolled out on trucks at the parade. A US military official, who requested anonymity to discuss planning, said the United States doesn't intend to use military force against North Korea in response to either a nuclear test or a missile launch. (more...)
Trudeau Packages Legal Pot As A Means To 'Protect Children'
- April 15, 2017
Here's what you need to know about the new legalization, set to take effect no later than July 2018. The new law would allow adults 18 and over to possess up to 30 grams of dried cannabis or its equivalent in public, share up to 30 grams of dried marijuana with other adults and buy cannabis or cannabis oil from a provincially regulated retailer. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Here's what you need to know about the new legalization, set to take effect no later than July 2018. The new law would allow adults 18 and over to possess up to 30 grams of dried cannabis or its equivalent in public, share up to 30 grams of dried marijuana with other adults and buy cannabis or cannabis oil from a provincially regulated retailer. (more...)
Conditions for life may exist on moon of Saturn
- April 15, 2017
Since, it has been exploring Saturn and its world, including Enceladus. The scientists say hydrogen gas could potentially provide a chemical energy source for life. Fortuitously, Enceladus is not the only "hot bed" of activity in the Solar System. The findings were announced along with observations by the Hubble Space Telescope of another, much older moon - evidence of plumes spraying out of the surface of Jupiter's Europa. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Since, it has been exploring Saturn and its world, including Enceladus. The scientists say hydrogen gas could potentially provide a chemical energy source for life. Fortuitously, Enceladus is not the only "hot bed" of activity in the Solar System. The findings were announced along with observations by the Hubble Space Telescope of another, much older moon - evidence of plumes spraying out of the surface of Jupiter's Europa. (more...)
Asian shares, won move south on worries over North Korea
- April 15, 2017
Japan has asked the United States to consult with it before any military action USA forces might take against North Korea , and the US government has indicated its intention to accept the request, a source in the Japanese government said Wednesday. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Japan has asked the United States to consult with it before any military action USA forces might take against North Korea , and the US government has indicated its intention to accept the request, a source in the Japanese government said Wednesday. (more...)
Leicester defence under scrutiny ahead of Atletico rematch
- April 15, 2017
Off the resultant penalty, Griezmann sent Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel the wrong way to score what ultimately turned out to be the winning goal. "We're still alive, we want to stay (in the Champions League ) but we know we still have a challenge ahead against a very, very good team", said Shakespeare. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Off the resultant penalty, Griezmann sent Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel the wrong way to score what ultimately turned out to be the winning goal. "We're still alive, we want to stay (in the Champions League ) but we know we still have a challenge ahead against a very, very good team", said Shakespeare. (more...)
Russia, Iran, Syria denounce U.S. 'act of aggression'
- April 15, 2017
On April 4, a reported toxic gas attack hit the rebel-held town of Khan Sheikhoun in Syria's Idlib, killing over 80 people and wounding scores of others. In the interview, Assad insisted it was "not clear" whether an attack on Khan Sheikhun had even happened. " he said. "You have a lot of fake videos now and you have the proof that those videos were fake". (more...)
- April 15, 2017
On April 4, a reported toxic gas attack hit the rebel-held town of Khan Sheikhoun in Syria's Idlib, killing over 80 people and wounding scores of others. In the interview, Assad insisted it was "not clear" whether an attack on Khan Sheikhun had even happened. " he said. "You have a lot of fake videos now and you have the proof that those videos were fake". (more...)
Syria chemical attack allegation 'credible': OPCW
- April 15, 2017
That night, 59 cruise missiles hit Sharyat air base in western Syria, the place from which military intelligence has said the chemical attacks originated. Moscow has fiercely defended Assad, but not denied that chemical weapons killed many at the site, arguing instead that Syrian government planes hit a rebel weapons stockpile, releasing the gas. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
That night, 59 cruise missiles hit Sharyat air base in western Syria, the place from which military intelligence has said the chemical attacks originated. Moscow has fiercely defended Assad, but not denied that chemical weapons killed many at the site, arguing instead that Syrian government planes hit a rebel weapons stockpile, releasing the gas. (more...)
Syrian deal to evacuate tens of thousands underway
- April 15, 2017
More than 30,000 people are expected to be evacuated under the deal, which began on Wednesday with an exchange of prisoners. A civilian who was travelling in one of the evacuation buses from the rebel-held towns of Madaya and Zabadani said the operation began at around 6:00 am (0300 GMT). (more...)
- April 15, 2017
More than 30,000 people are expected to be evacuated under the deal, which began on Wednesday with an exchange of prisoners. A civilian who was travelling in one of the evacuation buses from the rebel-held towns of Madaya and Zabadani said the operation began at around 6:00 am (0300 GMT). (more...)
Trump Meets With Egypt's President As Kushner Takes On Iraq
- April 15, 2017
On Tuesday, Islamic State issued its first official remarks referring to Trump since he assumed the USA presidency in January, describing him as an "idiot". "Mr. Kushner is traveling on behalf of the President to express the President's support and commitment to the Government of Iraq and USA personnel now engaged in the campaign". (more...)
- April 15, 2017
On Tuesday, Islamic State issued its first official remarks referring to Trump since he assumed the USA presidency in January, describing him as an "idiot". "Mr. Kushner is traveling on behalf of the President to express the President's support and commitment to the Government of Iraq and USA personnel now engaged in the campaign". (more...)
NATO chief: Trump has been 'very consistent' in support of alliance
- April 15, 2017
The improving ties with Beijing were underscored when Trump told the Wall Street Journal in an interview on Wednesday that he would not declare China a currency manipulator as he had pledged to do on his first day in office. "I complained about that a long time ago and they made a change, and now they do fight terrorism", Trump continued. "But there is some growing into the office and dealing with the real effects of some of the policies", said Stephen Moore, a conservative ... (more...)
- April 15, 2017
The improving ties with Beijing were underscored when Trump told the Wall Street Journal in an interview on Wednesday that he would not declare China a currency manipulator as he had pledged to do on his first day in office. "I complained about that a long time ago and they made a change, and now they do fight terrorism", Trump continued. "But there is some growing into the office and dealing with the real effects of some of the policies", said Stephen Moore, a conservative ... (more...)
Here's What President Trump Got Wrong About the Kansas Special Election
- April 15, 2017
Thompson's strength headed into the final days of the Kansas special election stunned Republicans and forced national GOP officials to make a major, last-minute effort to help their nominee. But given the nature of this district, Thompson holding Estes to a mid-single-digit win (the margin is 5.6 percent with 90 percent of the vote reporting) was pretty awesome. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Thompson's strength headed into the final days of the Kansas special election stunned Republicans and forced national GOP officials to make a major, last-minute effort to help their nominee. But given the nature of this district, Thompson holding Estes to a mid-single-digit win (the margin is 5.6 percent with 90 percent of the vote reporting) was pretty awesome. (more...)
Charleston Church Shooter Dylann Roof Pleads Guilty to 9 State Murder Counts
- April 15, 2017
But after the death penalty verdict in January, Roof plead guilty to avoid the trial sentencing for the state charges, which wouldn't have been able to outrank the federal punishment. COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) Dylann Roof fought so hard to keep evidence of any mental problems out of his trial because he anxious it would prevent him from getting a high government position if white nationalists took over the county, according to court documents from his lawyers. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
But after the death penalty verdict in January, Roof plead guilty to avoid the trial sentencing for the state charges, which wouldn't have been able to outrank the federal punishment. COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) Dylann Roof fought so hard to keep evidence of any mental problems out of his trial because he anxious it would prevent him from getting a high government position if white nationalists took over the county, according to court documents from his lawyers. (more...)
Trump picks critic to lead Ex-Im Bank he once opposed
- April 15, 2017
The same day, Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney said the bank would " continue to exist", and. Trump opposed the bank during the campaign, but indicated he planned to reopen the bank for business in an interview with the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday - one of several recent decisions by the president that suggest a shift in his views on economic policy. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
The same day, Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney said the bank would " continue to exist", and. Trump opposed the bank during the campaign, but indicated he planned to reopen the bank for business in an interview with the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday - one of several recent decisions by the president that suggest a shift in his views on economic policy. (more...)
In surprise move, Iran's Ahmadinejad to run for president
- April 15, 2017
Ahmadinejad previously said he would not run and would support his former Deputy Hamid Baghaei , who also registered on Wednesday. Ahmadinejad himself described his decision to run as meant to help Baghaei. During his term, the UN Security Council imposed three sets of sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme. But despite all the noise from the right, the incumbent President Hassan Rouhani still has a strong position, even though the economic benefits of ending the global ... (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Ahmadinejad previously said he would not run and would support his former Deputy Hamid Baghaei , who also registered on Wednesday. Ahmadinejad himself described his decision to run as meant to help Baghaei. During his term, the UN Security Council imposed three sets of sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme. But despite all the noise from the right, the incumbent President Hassan Rouhani still has a strong position, even though the economic benefits of ending the global ... (more...)
Four civilians killed in February in US-led strikes in Iraq
- April 15, 2017
The worries about civilian casualties have grown as Iraqi forces push to take western Mosul from the Islamic State with the help of USA and allied air power, rockets and artillery. Joseph Votel, told U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday that there was a "fair chance" the U.S. military "may have contributed" to the Mosul strike. U.S. General Stephen Townsend recently said that a coalition airstrike probably killed dozens of civilians in the city. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
The worries about civilian casualties have grown as Iraqi forces push to take western Mosul from the Islamic State with the help of USA and allied air power, rockets and artillery. Joseph Votel, told U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday that there was a "fair chance" the U.S. military "may have contributed" to the Mosul strike. U.S. General Stephen Townsend recently said that a coalition airstrike probably killed dozens of civilians in the city. (more...)
United States tax reform debate moves away from Ryan blueprint
- April 15, 2017
They said they are waiting to see what action the administration ultimately takes on the healthcare law before they will officially respond. "That I think is their motivation", said Marc Gerson, vice chairman of the tax department at Miller & Chevalier and a former tax counsel to the House Ways and Means Committee. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
They said they are waiting to see what action the administration ultimately takes on the healthcare law before they will officially respond. "That I think is their motivation", said Marc Gerson, vice chairman of the tax department at Miller & Chevalier and a former tax counsel to the House Ways and Means Committee. (more...)
Egypt on edge as Christians bury dead from church attacks
- April 15, 2017
IS said two Egyptian suicide bombers named Abu Ishaq al Masri and Abu al Baraa al Masri carried out the church attacks. He will meet with various religious leaders, including the head of the Coptic Orthodox Church. Cairo- Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi declared in a televised statement on Sunday evening a three-month state of emergency in the Arab country. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
IS said two Egyptian suicide bombers named Abu Ishaq al Masri and Abu al Baraa al Masri carried out the church attacks. He will meet with various religious leaders, including the head of the Coptic Orthodox Church. Cairo- Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi declared in a televised statement on Sunday evening a three-month state of emergency in the Arab country. (more...)
Pentagon defends debut of biggest non-nuclear bomb on Afghanistan
- April 15, 2017
The strike caused a giant explosion that destroyed the landscape and created a massive column of black smoke. "Our NATO partners and allies can count on US leadership on the world stage again", he said in a statement. An Afghan militant source told AFP from an undisclosed location that local people had described the ground shaking "like an earthquake", with people being knocked unconscious by the blast. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
The strike caused a giant explosion that destroyed the landscape and created a massive column of black smoke. "Our NATO partners and allies can count on US leadership on the world stage again", he said in a statement. An Afghan militant source told AFP from an undisclosed location that local people had described the ground shaking "like an earthquake", with people being knocked unconscious by the blast. (more...)
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