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North Korea celebrates 'Day of the Sun' with defiant show of might
- April 15, 2017
Amid rising regional tensions, Pyongyang residents have been preparing. (KRT via AP). In this image made from video broadcast by North Korean broadcaster KRT, soldiers take part in a parade at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang , Saturday, April 15, 2017. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Amid rising regional tensions, Pyongyang residents have been preparing. (KRT via AP). In this image made from video broadcast by North Korean broadcaster KRT, soldiers take part in a parade at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang , Saturday, April 15, 2017. (more...)
What is the Real Meaning of Easter and Holy Week?
- April 15, 2017
That's why we Christians throughout the world look to Easter weekend with joy and not sorrow. According to age-old belief, Jesus was crucified on Good Friday and rose again three days later, marked as the Easter feast day. Christ's resurrection is victory over death, she said, and Christ's suffering and death is a sign of God's great love for humanity. Two of the disciples, Peter and John had no time for discussion and took off in a full sprint to see for themselves. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
That's why we Christians throughout the world look to Easter weekend with joy and not sorrow. According to age-old belief, Jesus was crucified on Good Friday and rose again three days later, marked as the Easter feast day. Christ's resurrection is victory over death, she said, and Christ's suffering and death is a sign of God's great love for humanity. Two of the disciples, Peter and John had no time for discussion and took off in a full sprint to see for themselves. (more...)
Global bishops unite in prayer following Egypt church bombings
- April 15, 2017
The latest attack targeted the Mar Girgis church in Tanta in Lower Egypt , and the entrance of the St. Mark church in Alexandria on the Mediterranean Sea coast, where Pope Tawdros II led the service. ISIS claimed responsibility for the blasts. "Terrorism increased in the presence of the state of emergency", said party leader Mohammed Arafat. Among the topics of mutual concern were terrorism and ISIS. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
The latest attack targeted the Mar Girgis church in Tanta in Lower Egypt , and the entrance of the St. Mark church in Alexandria on the Mediterranean Sea coast, where Pope Tawdros II led the service. ISIS claimed responsibility for the blasts. "Terrorism increased in the presence of the state of emergency", said party leader Mohammed Arafat. Among the topics of mutual concern were terrorism and ISIS. (more...)
Egypt declares state of emergency after IS church bombings kill 44
- April 15, 2017
The security forces returned fire, taking down the seven men. "We won't see a change on the ground, as this decision wasn't taken to give more powers or tighten control", said political analyst Yasser Abdel-Aziz. The attack on St. George's in Tanta, almost 60 miles north of Cairo , killed 28. "So sad to hear of the terrorist attack in Egypt ". Further, the attacks can hurt Egypt as they come right at the end of a successful trip to the USA for the President. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
The security forces returned fire, taking down the seven men. "We won't see a change on the ground, as this decision wasn't taken to give more powers or tighten control", said political analyst Yasser Abdel-Aziz. The attack on St. George's in Tanta, almost 60 miles north of Cairo , killed 28. "So sad to hear of the terrorist attack in Egypt ". Further, the attacks can hurt Egypt as they come right at the end of a successful trip to the USA for the President. (more...)
Police on alert as fugitive threatens to attack churches on Easter Sunday
- April 15, 2017
Tactical officers moved in about 6 a.m. and arrested Jakubowski without resistance, according to the Rock County Sheriff's Office. Jakubowski was caught camping on a farmer's property near Readstown, Wisconsin, which is about 130 miles northwest of Janesville, the Rock County Sheriff's Office said. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Tactical officers moved in about 6 a.m. and arrested Jakubowski without resistance, according to the Rock County Sheriff's Office. Jakubowski was caught camping on a farmer's property near Readstown, Wisconsin, which is about 130 miles northwest of Janesville, the Rock County Sheriff's Office said. (more...)
U.S. Treasury Department does not label China currency manipulator
- April 15, 2017
Instead, the first currency review of the Trump administration singled out China and five other countries as needing to be monitored for their currency practices. Further, the report said that greater transparency of China's exchange rate and reserve management operations and goals was of extreme importance. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Instead, the first currency review of the Trump administration singled out China and five other countries as needing to be monitored for their currency practices. Further, the report said that greater transparency of China's exchange rate and reserve management operations and goals was of extreme importance. (more...)
US May Launch Strike if North Korea Reaches for Nuclear Trigger
- April 15, 2017
Vice Minister Han Song Ryol told The Associated Press that Trump's tweets were making trouble in the region. Trump said on Thursday North Korea was a problem that "will be taken care of" and he believed Chinese President Xi Jinping would "work very hard" to help resolve it. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Vice Minister Han Song Ryol told The Associated Press that Trump's tweets were making trouble in the region. Trump said on Thursday North Korea was a problem that "will be taken care of" and he believed Chinese President Xi Jinping would "work very hard" to help resolve it. (more...)
WaPo: Obama admin got FISA warrant on Carter Page during campaign
- April 15, 2017
WaPo , Citing law enforcement and other US officials reported that the warrant for Page was obtained last summer by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Justice Department from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court. "I don't remember, we'll see what comes out in this FISA transcript", Page said, moments after saying that he "absolutely" never discussed with anyone in Russian Federation that Trump would be open to lifting sanctions. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
WaPo , Citing law enforcement and other US officials reported that the warrant for Page was obtained last summer by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Justice Department from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court. "I don't remember, we'll see what comes out in this FISA transcript", Page said, moments after saying that he "absolutely" never discussed with anyone in Russian Federation that Trump would be open to lifting sanctions. (more...)
Activists use Tax Day to say to Trump: Show us your returns
- April 15, 2017
Marches are planned for 192 USA cities and five worldwide cities. "We're seeing this as the beginning of a push against Republican and Trump tax plans", said Americans for Tax Fairness Executive Director Frank Clemente, whose group is a partner in the march. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Marches are planned for 192 USA cities and five worldwide cities. "We're seeing this as the beginning of a push against Republican and Trump tax plans", said Americans for Tax Fairness Executive Director Frank Clemente, whose group is a partner in the march. (more...)
Pentagon didn't need Donald Trump's permission to drop massive bomb in Afghanistan
- April 15, 2017
On Friday, Afghanistan's chief executive, Abdullah Abdullah, said in a series of tweets that the USA bombing was conducted "in coordination with the (Afghan) government", and showed "our common resolve to eliminate (Islamic State) and terror safe havens from our country". (more...)
- April 15, 2017
On Friday, Afghanistan's chief executive, Abdullah Abdullah, said in a series of tweets that the USA bombing was conducted "in coordination with the (Afghan) government", and showed "our common resolve to eliminate (Islamic State) and terror safe havens from our country". (more...)
Iran's president resisters to run in May elections
- April 15, 2017
Ellie Geranmayeh, a senior policy fellow for the Middle East and North Africa program at the European Council for Foreign Relations, told Bloomberg that despite sanctions against Iran being lifted, "people are not seeing a huge elevation for Iran in terms of the economy or its place on the worldwide stage". (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Ellie Geranmayeh, a senior policy fellow for the Middle East and North Africa program at the European Council for Foreign Relations, told Bloomberg that despite sanctions against Iran being lifted, "people are not seeing a huge elevation for Iran in terms of the economy or its place on the worldwide stage". (more...)
Catholics Celebrate Good Friday with Annual Way of the Cross Procession
- April 15, 2017
Due to their decision to become Catholic, I have an appreciation for suffering and joy in ways that I do not think that I would have if my parents had not showed my siblings and I what it truly means to live our lives to the fullest. "It's just a remembrance of what he went through, and the sacrifice that he made for us". "I didn't feel worthy of it because I considered myself somewhat of a disappointment", he said. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Due to their decision to become Catholic, I have an appreciation for suffering and joy in ways that I do not think that I would have if my parents had not showed my siblings and I what it truly means to live our lives to the fullest. "It's just a remembrance of what he went through, and the sacrifice that he made for us". "I didn't feel worthy of it because I considered myself somewhat of a disappointment", he said. (more...)
Iran's Ahmadinejad Will Run For Presidency, Flouting Ayatollah's Advice
- April 15, 2017
Ahmadinejad originally said he would follow the supreme leader's advice. Add to that equation the fact that Supreme Leader Ali Khameini opposes the candidacy and Ahmadinejad appears to have a tough path to return to the Sa'dabad Complex, the president's office in Tehran . (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Ahmadinejad originally said he would follow the supreme leader's advice. Add to that equation the fact that Supreme Leader Ali Khameini opposes the candidacy and Ahmadinejad appears to have a tough path to return to the Sa'dabad Complex, the president's office in Tehran . (more...)
Afghanistan: Scores of ISIL fighters dead in MOAB raid
- April 15, 2017
Ataullah Khogyani, a spokesperson for the provincial governor in Nangarhar, said the attack had killed at least four leaders of the militant organisation. military used the MOAB, the largest non-nuclear weapon, in Afghanistan to target caves of ISIS terrorist in Afghanistan. In addition, said an administration official who spoke on the condition of anonymity, the attack also reinforces the message that US President Donald Trump has given his military commanders freer rein than did his ... (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Ataullah Khogyani, a spokesperson for the provincial governor in Nangarhar, said the attack had killed at least four leaders of the militant organisation. military used the MOAB, the largest non-nuclear weapon, in Afghanistan to target caves of ISIS terrorist in Afghanistan. In addition, said an administration official who spoke on the condition of anonymity, the attack also reinforces the message that US President Donald Trump has given his military commanders freer rein than did his ... (more...)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic stoppage time penalty salvages United draw against Everton
- April 15, 2017
Jose Mourinho's side, whose form has been so underwhelming recently at their "Theatre of Dreams", were facing the end of their 19-match unbeaten streak in the league as luck had earlier deserted them. But in the fourth minute of injury time, Williams was penalised for parrying a shot from substitute Luke Shaw - brought in from the cold by Mourinho - and Ibrahimovic dispatched the penalty. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Jose Mourinho's side, whose form has been so underwhelming recently at their "Theatre of Dreams", were facing the end of their 19-match unbeaten streak in the league as luck had earlier deserted them. But in the fourth minute of injury time, Williams was penalised for parrying a shot from substitute Luke Shaw - brought in from the cold by Mourinho - and Ibrahimovic dispatched the penalty. (more...)
Fugitive Who Threatened Churches With Easter Attacks Taken Into Custody
- April 15, 2017
Tactical officers set up a perimeter, approached the person at 5:50 a.m. Friday, determined he was Joseph Jakubowski and took him into custody without incident. Joseph Allen Jakubowski was found in Readstown, about 125 miles (200 kilometres) northwest of Janesville, Jakubowski's hometown, where the manhunt for him began April 4. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Tactical officers set up a perimeter, approached the person at 5:50 a.m. Friday, determined he was Joseph Jakubowski and took him into custody without incident. Joseph Allen Jakubowski was found in Readstown, about 125 miles (200 kilometres) northwest of Janesville, Jakubowski's hometown, where the manhunt for him began April 4. (more...)
Russian Federation vetoes UNSC action condemning Syria chemical weapons attack
- April 15, 2017
Mr Corbyn said: "An investigation must take place as to who used those chemical weapons". Russia's hopes for a thaw in Russia-U.S. ties following Trump's election have been shattered by the congressional investigation into alleged ties between Trump's campaign associates and Russian Federation. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Mr Corbyn said: "An investigation must take place as to who used those chemical weapons". Russia's hopes for a thaw in Russia-U.S. ties following Trump's election have been shattered by the congressional investigation into alleged ties between Trump's campaign associates and Russian Federation. (more...)
Australia, India to up security, maritime ties
- April 15, 2017
India and Australia on Monday made a decision to kick-start the stalled negotiations on the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) by holding the next round of talks soon. "My first visit to India as prime minister is a chance to further co-operate across a wide range of sectors including energy, education and trade", Mr Turnbull said. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
India and Australia on Monday made a decision to kick-start the stalled negotiations on the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) by holding the next round of talks soon. "My first visit to India as prime minister is a chance to further co-operate across a wide range of sectors including energy, education and trade", Mr Turnbull said. (more...)
Trump has reversed course on several fundamental campaign positions
- April 15, 2017
And despite the work of many conservative Republicans - including Dallas Rep. Jeb Hensarling - to shut down the Export-Import Bank, the president said he plans to fill two of the three vacant posts on the bank's five-member board. It is moving closer to developing a nuclear-tipped missile that could threaten the USA mainland. "You have a much more consolidated policy toward Russian Federation now", Stent said. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
And despite the work of many conservative Republicans - including Dallas Rep. Jeb Hensarling - to shut down the Export-Import Bank, the president said he plans to fill two of the three vacant posts on the bank's five-member board. It is moving closer to developing a nuclear-tipped missile that could threaten the USA mainland. "You have a much more consolidated policy toward Russian Federation now", Stent said. (more...)
Strike kills 15, including 4 children, in Syria's Idlib
- April 15, 2017
Sen. John Cornyn of Texas, the no. 2 Republican in the Senate, praised Trump's initial missile strike for sending a message to Assad, Russia, Iran and North Korea that "there's a new administration in charge". She also said it was time to press on with diplomatic efforts to achieve a political solution to end the war. A week ago, Haley and Tillerson said that the USA was not working towards unseating Assad, and that such a decision should be up to the Syrian people. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Sen. John Cornyn of Texas, the no. 2 Republican in the Senate, praised Trump's initial missile strike for sending a message to Assad, Russia, Iran and North Korea that "there's a new administration in charge". She also said it was time to press on with diplomatic efforts to achieve a political solution to end the war. A week ago, Haley and Tillerson said that the USA was not working towards unseating Assad, and that such a decision should be up to the Syrian people. (more...)
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