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PC Keith Palmer's funeral to be held at London's Southwark Cathedral
- April 15, 2017
Thousands of police officers from every force in the country lined the route, along with members of the emergency services. "So, the journey through the streets of London across Lambeth Bridge and then to Southwark Cathedral will provide streets along which people can line and express their own feelings in a public way". (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Thousands of police officers from every force in the country lined the route, along with members of the emergency services. "So, the journey through the streets of London across Lambeth Bridge and then to Southwark Cathedral will provide streets along which people can line and express their own feelings in a public way". (more...)
Blue Jays put Donaldson on 10-day DL with sore right calf
- April 15, 2017
Martinez, making his first career appearance on the mound, allowed a hit in a scoreless ninth. They're going to need someone like Bautista, the veteran face of the club, to step up if Donaldson misses significant time. "I used my changeup a little bit more, but all of my pitches were working well. When I got the phone call, I was the happiest person to probably ever be on the cover". (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Martinez, making his first career appearance on the mound, allowed a hit in a scoreless ninth. They're going to need someone like Bautista, the veteran face of the club, to step up if Donaldson misses significant time. "I used my changeup a little bit more, but all of my pitches were working well. When I got the phone call, I was the happiest person to probably ever be on the cover". (more...)
Trump's Reversals Come After Crash Course on Issues
- April 15, 2017
A senior USA administration on Thursday attributed China's help to the bond Trump and Xi forged at the summit. Shi Yinhong, a foreign affairs adviser to China's cabinet and director of Renmin University's Centre on American Studies in Beijing, called the abstention a gesture of "considerable goodwill" to Trump . (more...)
- April 15, 2017
A senior USA administration on Thursday attributed China's help to the bond Trump and Xi forged at the summit. Shi Yinhong, a foreign affairs adviser to China's cabinet and director of Renmin University's Centre on American Studies in Beijing, called the abstention a gesture of "considerable goodwill" to Trump . (more...)
Trump praises China for abstaining from vote on Syria
- April 15, 2017
But the Trump voter still believes the president will deliver on his promise to protect blue-collar jobs - even though Trump just backed down from his pledge to label China a currency manipulator on "day one". Lastly, Trump said during a press conference Wednesday that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was "no longer obsolete", despite describing it as such during his campaign for what he saw as its failure to address terrorism. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
But the Trump voter still believes the president will deliver on his promise to protect blue-collar jobs - even though Trump just backed down from his pledge to label China a currency manipulator on "day one". Lastly, Trump said during a press conference Wednesday that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was "no longer obsolete", despite describing it as such during his campaign for what he saw as its failure to address terrorism. (more...)
MOAB: US defends use of 'mother of all bombs' in Afghanistan
- April 15, 2017
The bomb, officially a massive ordnance air blast , is 30 feet long, weighs 20,000-plus pounds, and is dropped from a cargo plane, and delivers in a single explosion the equivalent of 11 tons of tnt. Afghan Defence Ministry spokesman Dawlat Waziri said no civilians were harmed in the massive blast that targeted a network of caves and tunnels that had been heavily mined. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
The bomb, officially a massive ordnance air blast , is 30 feet long, weighs 20,000-plus pounds, and is dropped from a cargo plane, and delivers in a single explosion the equivalent of 11 tons of tnt. Afghan Defence Ministry spokesman Dawlat Waziri said no civilians were harmed in the massive blast that targeted a network of caves and tunnels that had been heavily mined. (more...)
North Korea displays new missiles in military parade
- April 15, 2017
North Korea, still technically at war with the South after their 1950-53 conflict ended in a truce, not a treaty, has on occasion conducted missile or nuclear tests to coincide with big political events and often threatens the United States, South Korea and Japan. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
North Korea, still technically at war with the South after their 1950-53 conflict ended in a truce, not a treaty, has on occasion conducted missile or nuclear tests to coincide with big political events and often threatens the United States, South Korea and Japan. (more...)
At UN, Britain says it has evidence of Syria sarin gas use
- April 15, 2017
Expanding on his theme, Mr Assad questioned the images that appeared in the media. "We don't know whether those dead children were killed in Khan Sheikhun", he said. "Today, British scientists have completed an analysis of samples obtained from the site of the attack and concluded that Sarin, or a Sarin-like substance, was used". (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Expanding on his theme, Mr Assad questioned the images that appeared in the media. "We don't know whether those dead children were killed in Khan Sheikhun", he said. "Today, British scientists have completed an analysis of samples obtained from the site of the attack and concluded that Sarin, or a Sarin-like substance, was used". (more...)
Donald Trump not allowed to use personal helicopter
- April 15, 2017
Trump's Palm Sunday included five hours at Trump International in unincorporated West Palm Beach . All Trump's golf outings have come on Saturdays or Sundays and all have been on Trump-branded courses. He said: 'You know what - and I love golf - but if I were in the White House, I don't think I'd ever see Turnberry [in Scotland] again. I don't think I'd ever see Doral again - I own Doral, in Miami. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Trump's Palm Sunday included five hours at Trump International in unincorporated West Palm Beach . All Trump's golf outings have come on Saturdays or Sundays and all have been on Trump-branded courses. He said: 'You know what - and I love golf - but if I were in the White House, I don't think I'd ever see Turnberry [in Scotland] again. I don't think I'd ever see Doral again - I own Doral, in Miami. (more...)
Is Steve Bannon's White House career dead?
- April 15, 2017
Bannon is the former editor of Breitbart who is described as being the key reason for the site becoming a "white ethno-nationalist propaganda mill", according to the Southern Poverty Law Center. Republicans say the NY gang - perhaps having learned from watching Trump use his hometown papers to cut down fast-rising business partners and allies - have been shrewd to lay low and play the behind-the-scenes game. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Bannon is the former editor of Breitbart who is described as being the key reason for the site becoming a "white ethno-nationalist propaganda mill", according to the Southern Poverty Law Center. Republicans say the NY gang - perhaps having learned from watching Trump use his hometown papers to cut down fast-rising business partners and allies - have been shrewd to lay low and play the behind-the-scenes game. (more...)
FBI Obtained FISA Warrant to Monitor Trump's Former Campaign Adviser on Russian Federation
- April 15, 2017
But on Thursday morning, he appeared to shift his story after some pressing by ABC's George Stephanopoulos. James B. Comey, the FBI director, only disclosed that the bureau is carrying out investigations on the Russian government interference in the 2016 presidential campaigns. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
But on Thursday morning, he appeared to shift his story after some pressing by ABC's George Stephanopoulos. James B. Comey, the FBI director, only disclosed that the bureau is carrying out investigations on the Russian government interference in the 2016 presidential campaigns. (more...)
Arrest Made in Vanessa Marcotte Murder Case
- April 15, 2017
Angel Cordero Ortiz, 31, was arrested overnight, according to reports in Boston . Her body was found the next day less than a mile from her mothers home. The 27-year-old Marcotte grew up in nearby Leominster (LEH'-mihn-stur). The announcement comes almost two months after the district attorney said a DNA profile of a suspect had been developed. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Angel Cordero Ortiz, 31, was arrested overnight, according to reports in Boston . Her body was found the next day less than a mile from her mothers home. The 27-year-old Marcotte grew up in nearby Leominster (LEH'-mihn-stur). The announcement comes almost two months after the district attorney said a DNA profile of a suspect had been developed. (more...)
French prosecutors ask European Union to lift Le Pen's immunity
- April 15, 2017
Living and breathing politics from her youngest years, Le Pen has said her childhood was deeply marked by the explosion of a bomb that destroyed the family apartment when she was eight years old in an incident that remains unsolved. In February, it said it would start docking Le Pen's pay unless she paid back the money. "We have been in touch with the Front National candidate's team since last night and will see with them if it is necessary to strengthen security procedures". (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Living and breathing politics from her youngest years, Le Pen has said her childhood was deeply marked by the explosion of a bomb that destroyed the family apartment when she was eight years old in an incident that remains unsolved. In February, it said it would start docking Le Pen's pay unless she paid back the money. "We have been in touch with the Front National candidate's team since last night and will see with them if it is necessary to strengthen security procedures". (more...)
Afghan officials seek clues on Trump as adviser heads to Kabul
- April 15, 2017
Three, with Central Asia's most energy resources untapped and China aggressively committed to Afghanistan and the region economically, its interests in a peaceful Afghanistan are greater than any near and distant power. Neither of those claims could be verified, and USA military officials have not said whether Iranian and Russian personnel have been on the ground. "We do generally support regional efforts that work with the Afghan Government to build support for a peaceful outcome in ... (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Three, with Central Asia's most energy resources untapped and China aggressively committed to Afghanistan and the region economically, its interests in a peaceful Afghanistan are greater than any near and distant power. Neither of those claims could be verified, and USA military officials have not said whether Iranian and Russian personnel have been on the ground. "We do generally support regional efforts that work with the Afghan Government to build support for a peaceful outcome in ... (more...)
Judge Abdus-Salaam remembered as a "trailblazer" in legal community
- April 15, 2017
The city medical examiner will determine her cause of death. Police pronounced Abdus-Salaam, a native of Washington, D.C., dead at the scene after finding her clothed body in the water. Jonathan Lippman , former chief judge said: "The court has suffered a bad blow", adding that her death of was "difficult to understand". In 1993, Abdus-Salaam was elected to the Supreme Court, New York County, and was re-elected in 2007. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
The city medical examiner will determine her cause of death. Police pronounced Abdus-Salaam, a native of Washington, D.C., dead at the scene after finding her clothed body in the water. Jonathan Lippman , former chief judge said: "The court has suffered a bad blow", adding that her death of was "difficult to understand". In 1993, Abdus-Salaam was elected to the Supreme Court, New York County, and was re-elected in 2007. (more...)
Turnbull bowls final balls in India visit
- April 15, 2017
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull arrived in New Delhi on Sunday evening on a four-day visit to India . "India represents a significant opportunity for both Australian educators and students which is why the commitments we have secured will continue to deliver on what is a strategically important relationship for both countries and our respective education sectors", Birmingham said. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull arrived in New Delhi on Sunday evening on a four-day visit to India . "India represents a significant opportunity for both Australian educators and students which is why the commitments we have secured will continue to deliver on what is a strategically important relationship for both countries and our respective education sectors", Birmingham said. (more...)
Wilson has OT winner as Caps beat Leafs 3-2
- April 15, 2017
At the very least, the mostly young Leafs left Verizon Center feeling like they could hang with the best team in hockey, that defeat wasn't inevitable against a powerful, more experienced opponent. Frederik Andersen: He made 41 saves. After carrying 54% of the shot attempts through 40 minutes, the Capitals took over in the final frame with 66% possession and the Leafs didn't create many openings as the game wore on. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
At the very least, the mostly young Leafs left Verizon Center feeling like they could hang with the best team in hockey, that defeat wasn't inevitable against a powerful, more experienced opponent. Frederik Andersen: He made 41 saves. After carrying 54% of the shot attempts through 40 minutes, the Capitals took over in the final frame with 66% possession and the Leafs didn't create many openings as the game wore on. (more...)
Afghans: US bomb killed three dozen in IS
- April 15, 2017
Friday saw global audiences awaking to news the United States military had dropped a GBU-43/B MOAB - the largest non-nuclear weapon in its arsenal - on a jihadist defensive position in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province. That said, even if the U.S. military is able to insulate defence policy from Mr Trump's temperament, there is little indication the current offensive against ISIS-K in Afghanistan will be able to improve the local security environment in any substantive way. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Friday saw global audiences awaking to news the United States military had dropped a GBU-43/B MOAB - the largest non-nuclear weapon in its arsenal - on a jihadist defensive position in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province. That said, even if the U.S. military is able to insulate defence policy from Mr Trump's temperament, there is little indication the current offensive against ISIS-K in Afghanistan will be able to improve the local security environment in any substantive way. (more...)
Misdirected coalition airstrike kills 18 US-allied rebels in Syria
- April 15, 2017
Tabqah, near to where the incident occurred, is a town in Raqqa province, located some 55km from the city of Raqqa, which is considered to be the self-declared capital of IS terrorists in Syria. There are roughly 500 U.S. Special Operations forces working with Syrian Democratic Forces spread throughout north eastern Syria. In its daily summary of anti-ISIS airstrikes issued Wednesday, the coalition said its forces "conducted four strikes consisting of seven engagements against ISIS targets". (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Tabqah, near to where the incident occurred, is a town in Raqqa province, located some 55km from the city of Raqqa, which is considered to be the self-declared capital of IS terrorists in Syria. There are roughly 500 U.S. Special Operations forces working with Syrian Democratic Forces spread throughout north eastern Syria. In its daily summary of anti-ISIS airstrikes issued Wednesday, the coalition said its forces "conducted four strikes consisting of seven engagements against ISIS targets". (more...)
Delta Is Now Offering Up To TEN GRAND To Take Your Seat!
- April 15, 2017
As United Airlines struggles to recover from the public relations disaster sparked when a passenger was violently removed from a flight in Chicago, the airport security officers involved in the incident are facing tough scrutiny. "Ultimately, United must be measured by more than this one incident on a single United Express flight", the MEC adds. If Delta paid $9,950 to every person it bumped involuntarily previous year, that would total $12 million. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
As United Airlines struggles to recover from the public relations disaster sparked when a passenger was violently removed from a flight in Chicago, the airport security officers involved in the incident are facing tough scrutiny. "Ultimately, United must be measured by more than this one incident on a single United Express flight", the MEC adds. If Delta paid $9,950 to every person it bumped involuntarily previous year, that would total $12 million. (more...)
India calls off maritime talks with Pakistan as tension soars over Jadhav
- April 15, 2017
He said the three were involved in anti-state activities, including the bombing of a police station, in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Pakistan said Jadhav was arrested near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border of Chaman in Balochistan over illegal entry into the country. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
He said the three were involved in anti-state activities, including the bombing of a police station, in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Pakistan said Jadhav was arrested near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border of Chaman in Balochistan over illegal entry into the country. (more...)
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