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Korea stages military parade on birthday of country's founder
- April 16, 2017
The attempted missile launch comes a day after North Korea paraded intercontinental ballistic missiles in front of the world and its adversaries, including the United States , heightened their defenses against a strike. North Korea on Friday denounced the United States for bringing "huge nuclear strategic assets" to the region as the USS Carl Vinson strike group with a flag-ship nuclear-powered aircraft carrier steamed closer, and said it stood ready to strike back. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
The attempted missile launch comes a day after North Korea paraded intercontinental ballistic missiles in front of the world and its adversaries, including the United States , heightened their defenses against a strike. North Korea on Friday denounced the United States for bringing "huge nuclear strategic assets" to the region as the USS Carl Vinson strike group with a flag-ship nuclear-powered aircraft carrier steamed closer, and said it stood ready to strike back. (more...)
UEFA criticised over Dortmund match decision
- April 16, 2017
German investigators said Thursday they have found no evidence so far that an Iraqi detained after the Borussia Dortmund bus attack was involved in the bombing, but he is suspected of membership in the Islamic State group. We made a good second half. Dortmund defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos was also critical of the decision to play and said he felt as if he were treated like an animal. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
German investigators said Thursday they have found no evidence so far that an Iraqi detained after the Borussia Dortmund bus attack was involved in the bombing, but he is suspected of membership in the Islamic State group. We made a good second half. Dortmund defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos was also critical of the decision to play and said he felt as if he were treated like an animal. (more...)
Rex Tillerson to press Russian Federation on Syrian chemical weapons
- April 16, 2017
Now, whenever anyone accuses Trump of being too cozy with Russian Federation, he can point to the strike against Syria as evidence that he's willing to defy the Kremlin: Kozyrnut' . On whether Assad should be removed from power, McMaster said: "We are not saying that we are the ones who are going to effect that change". Days later, Trump has changed his tack, drawing Russian opprobrium as a result. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Now, whenever anyone accuses Trump of being too cozy with Russian Federation, he can point to the strike against Syria as evidence that he's willing to defy the Kremlin: Kozyrnut' . On whether Assad should be removed from power, McMaster said: "We are not saying that we are the ones who are going to effect that change". Days later, Trump has changed his tack, drawing Russian opprobrium as a result. (more...)
Julian Assange taunts Ecuador's Guillermo Lasso after election loss
- April 16, 2017
However, many on the opposing side, including Lasso himself , disputed the result, citing voting inconsistencies. With almost all votes counted Moreno has just over 51 percent. Moreno, Correa's former vice president, has vowed to uphold it. "We're going to defend the will of the Ecuadorian people in the face of this fraud attempt", he said. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
However, many on the opposing side, including Lasso himself , disputed the result, citing voting inconsistencies. With almost all votes counted Moreno has just over 51 percent. Moreno, Correa's former vice president, has vowed to uphold it. "We're going to defend the will of the Ecuadorian people in the face of this fraud attempt", he said. (more...)
'If not wanting Zuma is racist‚ then we are proud racists' - Malema
- April 16, 2017
Zuma's decision to fire Pravin Gordhan as finance minister and make 19 other changes to his administration on March 31 drew widespread criticism, prompted S&P Global Ratings to downgrade the nation's worldwide credit rating to junk and weakened the rand. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Zuma's decision to fire Pravin Gordhan as finance minister and make 19 other changes to his administration on March 31 drew widespread criticism, prompted S&P Global Ratings to downgrade the nation's worldwide credit rating to junk and weakened the rand. (more...)
South Korea: North Korea missile test ends in failure
- April 16, 2017
Korean time. The device apparently "blew up nearly instantly", Cmdr. It wasn't immediately clear what kind of missile was test-fired from the east coast city of Sinpo. Vice President Mike Pence is set to arrive in Seoul for talks on North Korea. He said analysts are noting who is standing beside Kim Jong-un - on his right, the country's second-highest ranking official, who heads the military, and on his left, the country's premier. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Korean time. The device apparently "blew up nearly instantly", Cmdr. It wasn't immediately clear what kind of missile was test-fired from the east coast city of Sinpo. Vice President Mike Pence is set to arrive in Seoul for talks on North Korea. He said analysts are noting who is standing beside Kim Jong-un - on his right, the country's second-highest ranking official, who heads the military, and on his left, the country's premier. (more...)
United Airlines Will Stop Using Law Enforcement To Remove Passengers
- April 16, 2017
Now, the LA Times is reporting that another man, who'd purchased a full-fare first class ticket and was sitting is his seat on a United Flight, was threatened with handcuffs if he did't give up his seat for a "higher-priority" traveler. As of Wednesday, the Chicago Department of Aviation has suspended three officers in connection with the incident pending the outcome of an investigation. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Now, the LA Times is reporting that another man, who'd purchased a full-fare first class ticket and was sitting is his seat on a United Flight, was threatened with handcuffs if he did't give up his seat for a "higher-priority" traveler. As of Wednesday, the Chicago Department of Aviation has suspended three officers in connection with the incident pending the outcome of an investigation. (more...)
North Korean test missile explodes on launch
- April 16, 2017
North Korea's submarine technology is far behind that of the USA, and it's likely that their missile platforms can be tracked more easily than ours or those of Russian Federation. "It can be official or unofficial, through one channel or dual channels, bilateral or multilateral", he said. It can not lead to an arms control agreement or reduction of the North's atomic arsenal that would imply American acceptance of North Korea as a nuclear power. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
North Korea's submarine technology is far behind that of the USA, and it's likely that their missile platforms can be tracked more easily than ours or those of Russian Federation. "It can be official or unofficial, through one channel or dual channels, bilateral or multilateral", he said. It can not lead to an arms control agreement or reduction of the North's atomic arsenal that would imply American acceptance of North Korea as a nuclear power. (more...)
North Korea Decides Against Starting World War III, At Least Today
- April 16, 2017
Soldiers carry flowers as they arrive to pay respects at the statues of North Korea founder Kim Il Sung and late leader Kim Jong Il Friday in Pyongyang, North Korea . North Korea has warned America to end its " military hysteria " or face retaliation - as a U.S. strike group, including an aircraft carrier, steams towards the region. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Soldiers carry flowers as they arrive to pay respects at the statues of North Korea founder Kim Il Sung and late leader Kim Jong Il Friday in Pyongyang, North Korea . North Korea has warned America to end its " military hysteria " or face retaliation - as a U.S. strike group, including an aircraft carrier, steams towards the region. (more...)
Massachusetts Planned Parenthood sees disregard for women's health
- April 16, 2017
President Donald Trump has stirred controversy once again, this time introducing a bill that would eliminate funding for abortions. In tweets after his health-care legislation stalled in Congress last month, Trump said Republican opponents of the bill had "saved" Planned Parenthood. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
President Donald Trump has stirred controversy once again, this time introducing a bill that would eliminate funding for abortions. In tweets after his health-care legislation stalled in Congress last month, Trump said Republican opponents of the bill had "saved" Planned Parenthood. (more...)
Michael Moore: Trump 'vicious' to Planned Parenthood
- April 16, 2017
The Republican war on Planned Parenthood and women's health was started by Pence , when he was a member of Congress, and was the first to introduce a "defunding" bill. FRIDAY, April 14, 2017 (HealthDay News) - President Donald Trump signed legislation Thursday that allows states to withhold family planning funds to clinics that provide abortion, including Planned Parenthood. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
The Republican war on Planned Parenthood and women's health was started by Pence , when he was a member of Congress, and was the first to introduce a "defunding" bill. FRIDAY, April 14, 2017 (HealthDay News) - President Donald Trump signed legislation Thursday that allows states to withhold family planning funds to clinics that provide abortion, including Planned Parenthood. (more...)
Fired officers had previously arrested same man
- April 16, 2017
The video ends shortly after the officers place the driver on the hood of a police SUV. On Wednesday, a video posted to the Black Lives Matter of Greater Atlanta Facebook page shows officer Robert McDonald of the Gwinnett County Police Department (GCPD) repeatedly kicking a handcuffed suspect in the face. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
The video ends shortly after the officers place the driver on the hood of a police SUV. On Wednesday, a video posted to the Black Lives Matter of Greater Atlanta Facebook page shows officer Robert McDonald of the Gwinnett County Police Department (GCPD) repeatedly kicking a handcuffed suspect in the face. (more...)
U.S. attack on Syria air base crossed 'red lines': Assad allies
- April 16, 2017
The Observatory said 15 people, including four children, were killed in the airstrike. The decision comes after a dramatic downturn in relations between American and Russian Federation after a chemical attack killed more than 70 Syrians, including children. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
The Observatory said 15 people, including four children, were killed in the airstrike. The decision comes after a dramatic downturn in relations between American and Russian Federation after a chemical attack killed more than 70 Syrians, including children. (more...)
Veteran kills wife at school after failing to win her back
- April 16, 2017
The shooters were later killed in a shootout with police. Jonathan Martinez (8), died shortly after being airlifted to hospital, while a nine-year-old boy was in stable condition. A man walked into his estranged wife's elementary school classroom in San Bernardino and opened deadly fire on Monday. Burguan said they separated about a month ago after being married for just a few months. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
The shooters were later killed in a shootout with police. Jonathan Martinez (8), died shortly after being airlifted to hospital, while a nine-year-old boy was in stable condition. A man walked into his estranged wife's elementary school classroom in San Bernardino and opened deadly fire on Monday. Burguan said they separated about a month ago after being married for just a few months. (more...)
New Zealand Hit By Cyclone Cook
- April 16, 2017
Despite fears that this would be the worst storm since Cyclone Giselle sank the Wahine 49 years ago, so far the greatest damage is to property, from the hundreds of trees that have fallen. Two people were hospitalised in the Hawke's Bay after a tree brought down by the cyclone struck their vehicle. The system will be tested again by the latest storm. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Despite fears that this would be the worst storm since Cyclone Giselle sank the Wahine 49 years ago, so far the greatest damage is to property, from the hundreds of trees that have fallen. Two people were hospitalised in the Hawke's Bay after a tree brought down by the cyclone struck their vehicle. The system will be tested again by the latest storm. (more...)
Trump Administration Infighting Comes To A Head
- April 16, 2017
Kushner and other aides anxious that Bannon's fixation on "deconstructing" government had not served Trump well in the first months of his presidency. While Bannon's influence has waned considerably inside the West Wing since the early days of the administration, he remains a powerful force outside the administration. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Kushner and other aides anxious that Bannon's fixation on "deconstructing" government had not served Trump well in the first months of his presidency. While Bannon's influence has waned considerably inside the West Wing since the early days of the administration, he remains a powerful force outside the administration. (more...)
Pakistan would punish Indian spies whenever caught: Asif Ali Zardari
- April 16, 2017
Pakistan may also be trying to tell the worldwide community that India is interfering in its internal affairs, in response to India's evidence on Islamabad's promotion of terrorist activities in this side of the border. India on Thursday came down heavily on Pakistan over Kulbhushan Jadhav's death sentencing saying Jadhav is a kidnapped innocent Indian and that Pakistan has no evidence against him. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Pakistan may also be trying to tell the worldwide community that India is interfering in its internal affairs, in response to India's evidence on Islamabad's promotion of terrorist activities in this side of the border. India on Thursday came down heavily on Pakistan over Kulbhushan Jadhav's death sentencing saying Jadhav is a kidnapped innocent Indian and that Pakistan has no evidence against him. (more...)
China, Russia warn against fuelling North Korea tensions
- April 16, 2017
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un Saturday saluted as ranks of goose-stepping soldiers followed by tanks and other military hardware paraded in Pyongyang for a show of strength with tensions mounting over his nuclear ambitions. Trump has dispatched the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson and an accompanying battle group to the Korean peninsula. Meanwhile, South Korean and American troops are preparing for joint military exercises, a regular event that Pyongyang has denounced as a prelude to ... (more...)
- April 16, 2017
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un Saturday saluted as ranks of goose-stepping soldiers followed by tanks and other military hardware paraded in Pyongyang for a show of strength with tensions mounting over his nuclear ambitions. Trump has dispatched the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson and an accompanying battle group to the Korean peninsula. Meanwhile, South Korean and American troops are preparing for joint military exercises, a regular event that Pyongyang has denounced as a prelude to ... (more...)
United pilots: Dragged passenger not our fault
- April 16, 2017
Last week, one family received almost £9,000 in compensation from Delta , after they volunteered to delay their flights. United crews previously could be booked on flights until the time of departure. David Dao, the passenger forcibly removed from a United flight, said at a press conference that there will "probably" be a lawsuit. That includes all surveillance videos, cockpit voice recordings, passenger and crew lists, incident reports and other items. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Last week, one family received almost £9,000 in compensation from Delta , after they volunteered to delay their flights. United crews previously could be booked on flights until the time of departure. David Dao, the passenger forcibly removed from a United flight, said at a press conference that there will "probably" be a lawsuit. That includes all surveillance videos, cockpit voice recordings, passenger and crew lists, incident reports and other items. (more...)
Thousands in NYC call for president to release tax returns
- April 16, 2017
Trump was not in the city during the demonstration; he is again spending the weekend at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida. There were also large rallies in NY and Los Angeles. "We are taking the gloves off to say knock off the secrecy Mr. President", said Senator Ron Wyden of OR, the ranking Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee, which would play a leading role in tax reform measures being considered in Congress. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Trump was not in the city during the demonstration; he is again spending the weekend at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida. There were also large rallies in NY and Los Angeles. "We are taking the gloves off to say knock off the secrecy Mr. President", said Senator Ron Wyden of OR, the ranking Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee, which would play a leading role in tax reform measures being considered in Congress. (more...)
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