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Tillerson on Syria: The first priority is the defeat of ISIS
- April 16, 2017
It said Lavrov and his USA counterpart agreed to continue discussions on Syria in person. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Florida Republican Sen. "I'm a bit concerned about the outlines of the strategy, as I understand it", Rubio said. "They're two sides of the same coin." said rubio. Tillerson earlier on "This Week" told Stephanopoulos that the US hopes for a political process in Syria that could bring stability and allow the country's citizens to determine if they want to keep Assad ... (more...)
- April 16, 2017
It said Lavrov and his USA counterpart agreed to continue discussions on Syria in person. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Florida Republican Sen. "I'm a bit concerned about the outlines of the strategy, as I understand it", Rubio said. "They're two sides of the same coin." said rubio. Tillerson earlier on "This Week" told Stephanopoulos that the US hopes for a political process in Syria that could bring stability and allow the country's citizens to determine if they want to keep Assad ... (more...)
Bannon, Kushner meet to smooth tensions
- April 16, 2017
President Donald Trump thrives on internal debate but does not like "when people are leaking or criticizing to the outside". Since then, Trump has faced a number of setbacks to his young administration, including having an executive order on immigration blocked a second time by the courts, and failing to pass legislation to repeal and replace Obamacare. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
President Donald Trump thrives on internal debate but does not like "when people are leaking or criticizing to the outside". Since then, Trump has faced a number of setbacks to his young administration, including having an executive order on immigration blocked a second time by the courts, and failing to pass legislation to repeal and replace Obamacare. (more...)
USA: Judge halts Arkansas plan to execute 8 inmates in 11 days
- April 16, 2017
The Arkansas Attorney General's office called the decision "unfortunate" and filed a notice of appeal with the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Griffen's order effectively halts the executions, which had dropped to six after Friday's state Supreme Court order blocking one execution and a federal judge halting another last week, unless it is reversed or the state finds a new supply of the drug. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
The Arkansas Attorney General's office called the decision "unfortunate" and filed a notice of appeal with the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Griffen's order effectively halts the executions, which had dropped to six after Friday's state Supreme Court order blocking one execution and a federal judge halting another last week, unless it is reversed or the state finds a new supply of the drug. (more...)
Jose Mourinho seemingly asks Michael Carrick what Manchester United fans were chanting
- April 16, 2017
In midweek, we were reliably informed by some bloke on Twitter that a discussion between Antonio Conte and some of his staff during the dying minutes of Chelsea's win over Manchester City was all about Tottenham. "The game was obviously open with the 0-0 but we were in control quite easily but that control was without danger". As both Liverpool and Manchester City are now above Manchester United in the table, Shaw would surely see a transfer to either club as a decent move, while their ... (more...)
- April 16, 2017
In midweek, we were reliably informed by some bloke on Twitter that a discussion between Antonio Conte and some of his staff during the dying minutes of Chelsea's win over Manchester City was all about Tottenham. "The game was obviously open with the 0-0 but we were in control quite easily but that control was without danger". As both Liverpool and Manchester City are now above Manchester United in the table, Shaw would surely see a transfer to either club as a decent move, while their ... (more...)
Trumps speaks to May on Syria
- April 16, 2017
The Trump administration says Syrian President Bashar al-Assad ordered the attack. "They have brought this on themselves", Tillerson said of worldwide pressure against Assad. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Mr Tillerson might meet Mr Putin later on Wednesday if the two top diplomats decided it would be useful to brief the Russian President on their talks. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
The Trump administration says Syrian President Bashar al-Assad ordered the attack. "They have brought this on themselves", Tillerson said of worldwide pressure against Assad. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Mr Tillerson might meet Mr Putin later on Wednesday if the two top diplomats decided it would be useful to brief the Russian President on their talks. (more...)
Progressives respond to Gorsuch confirmation to Supreme Court
- April 16, 2017
Conservatives hope Gorsuch will maintain the stances of the man he will replace, the late Justice Antonin Scalia, who passed away in February 2016 at a West Texas resort. Judge Gorsuch is viewed as a committed conservative whose beliefs align with the late Scalia, exactly the kind of judge Republicans' meant to place in the ninth Supreme Court seat. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Conservatives hope Gorsuch will maintain the stances of the man he will replace, the late Justice Antonin Scalia, who passed away in February 2016 at a West Texas resort. Judge Gorsuch is viewed as a committed conservative whose beliefs align with the late Scalia, exactly the kind of judge Republicans' meant to place in the ninth Supreme Court seat. (more...)
Russia: Syria probe must involve many nations
- April 16, 2017
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson visited Moscow for talks on Wednesday, days after Mr Johnson cancelled his own meeting with Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov . But he maintained a tough stance on Bashar Assad, branding the Syrian president an "arch terrorist ". A way of creating an enemy worse than themselves. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson visited Moscow for talks on Wednesday, days after Mr Johnson cancelled his own meeting with Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov . But he maintained a tough stance on Bashar Assad, branding the Syrian president an "arch terrorist ". A way of creating an enemy worse than themselves. (more...)
Latest North Korean missile test ends in premature detonation
- April 16, 2017
The North has said it has developed and would launch a missile that can strike the mainland United States , but officials and experts believe it is some time away from mastering all the necessary technology. Analysts had expected North Korea to conduct a nuclear missile test around the time of his visit, possibly on Saturday as the nation celebrated the 105th birthday of its founder - Kim II Sung, the late grandfather of North Korea's current leader. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
The North has said it has developed and would launch a missile that can strike the mainland United States , but officials and experts believe it is some time away from mastering all the necessary technology. Analysts had expected North Korea to conduct a nuclear missile test around the time of his visit, possibly on Saturday as the nation celebrated the 105th birthday of its founder - Kim II Sung, the late grandfather of North Korea's current leader. (more...)
Here's what legalizing weed in Canada would mean
- April 16, 2017
The Canadian Association of Medical Cannabis Dispensaries (CAMCD) is very pleased that the Trudeau government is moving forward with legalizing the production and sale of recreational cannabis with the introduction of the Cannabis Act today. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
The Canadian Association of Medical Cannabis Dispensaries (CAMCD) is very pleased that the Trudeau government is moving forward with legalizing the production and sale of recreational cannabis with the introduction of the Cannabis Act today. (more...)
North Korea challenges United States for nuclear attack
- April 16, 2017
Then came the tanks, rockets and missiles, including what appeared to be several types of never-before-seen long-range missiles . North Korea displayed its submarine-launched ballistic missile and the land-based version it launched last month as well as two new intercontinental ballistic missile-sized canisters as the military paraded down Kim Il Sung Square, analysts said . (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Then came the tanks, rockets and missiles, including what appeared to be several types of never-before-seen long-range missiles . North Korea displayed its submarine-launched ballistic missile and the land-based version it launched last month as well as two new intercontinental ballistic missile-sized canisters as the military paraded down Kim Il Sung Square, analysts said . (more...)
Bottas ends Hamilton's pole run in Bahrain
- April 16, 2017
Vettel, who did comfortably outqualify team-mate Kimi Raikkonen, said he wasn't sure why Ferrari's deficit to Mercedes had grown compared to the first two races in Australia and China. Practice here had been a frustratingly slow-burn process, with Hamilton's 2016 pole position time of 1m 29.423s appearing impregnable as drivers and teams battled to set-up their potentially much faster cars in frightful track and ambient temperatures as high as of 47 and 36 degrees C respectively. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Vettel, who did comfortably outqualify team-mate Kimi Raikkonen, said he wasn't sure why Ferrari's deficit to Mercedes had grown compared to the first two races in Australia and China. Practice here had been a frustratingly slow-burn process, with Hamilton's 2016 pole position time of 1m 29.423s appearing impregnable as drivers and teams battled to set-up their potentially much faster cars in frightful track and ambient temperatures as high as of 47 and 36 degrees C respectively. (more...)
Polls open in Turkey's historic referendum on reforms
- April 16, 2017
According to these amendments, the office of the Prime Minister would be abolished and the existing parliamentary system of government would be replaced with an executive presidency and a presidential system, the number of seats in Parliament would be raised from 550 to 600, the age requirement to stand as a candidate in an parliamentary election would be lowered from 25 to 18, authorities of Judicial-Legal Council would be changed and etc. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
According to these amendments, the office of the Prime Minister would be abolished and the existing parliamentary system of government would be replaced with an executive presidency and a presidential system, the number of seats in Parliament would be raised from 550 to 600, the age requirement to stand as a candidate in an parliamentary election would be lowered from 25 to 18, authorities of Judicial-Legal Council would be changed and etc. (more...)
Joseph Jakubowski captured in SW Wisconsin
- April 16, 2017
When the property owner called authorities, he said a suspicious person was camping "and refused to leave when he had been asked to do so", the sheriff's office said. He said he stole the guns because the system has "stolen my natural right to protect and defend life", WTMJ reported. "He looked disheveled", Sheriff Spoden said, "it looked like he hadn't slept in sometime". (more...)
- April 16, 2017
When the property owner called authorities, he said a suspicious person was camping "and refused to leave when he had been asked to do so", the sheriff's office said. He said he stole the guns because the system has "stolen my natural right to protect and defend life", WTMJ reported. "He looked disheveled", Sheriff Spoden said, "it looked like he hadn't slept in sometime". (more...)
Dodgers unveil statue to trailblazer Robinson
- April 16, 2017
Robinson's 94-year-old widow, Rachel, also is scheduled to be there, along with Sharon and David , the Robinsons' son. More so than Opening Day, the beginning of the postseason or the conclusion of the World Series. Sharon Robinson said she appreciated that the Oakland-based Cadet visited the Robinson family in NY for consultation and said she "respected the artist's vision" for the statue. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Robinson's 94-year-old widow, Rachel, also is scheduled to be there, along with Sharon and David , the Robinsons' son. More so than Opening Day, the beginning of the postseason or the conclusion of the World Series. Sharon Robinson said she appreciated that the Oakland-based Cadet visited the Robinson family in NY for consultation and said she "respected the artist's vision" for the statue. (more...)
In big win for Trump, Senate approves his conservative court pick
- April 16, 2017
The U.S. Senate confirmed Neil M. Gorsuch to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, capping more than a year of bitter partisan bickering about the ideological balance of the country's highest court. "He has sterling credentials, an excellent record and an ideal judicial temperament", said Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. In exit polls, 21 per cent of voters called Supreme Court appointments "the most important factor" for their votes, and among those people 56 per cent voted for Trump. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
The U.S. Senate confirmed Neil M. Gorsuch to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, capping more than a year of bitter partisan bickering about the ideological balance of the country's highest court. "He has sterling credentials, an excellent record and an ideal judicial temperament", said Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. In exit polls, 21 per cent of voters called Supreme Court appointments "the most important factor" for their votes, and among those people 56 per cent voted for Trump. (more...)
Bashar al-Assad: Chemical Attack Claims Are '100 Percent Fabrication'
- April 16, 2017
Tillerson, visiting Moscow on Wednesday, addressed the issue of the chemical weapons attack but he stopped short of calling it a war crime. However, independent bodies are already investigating. A crater is seen at the site of an airstrike, after what rescue workers described as a suspected gas attack in the town of Khan Sheikhoun in rebel-held Idlib, Syria April 4, 2017. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Tillerson, visiting Moscow on Wednesday, addressed the issue of the chemical weapons attack but he stopped short of calling it a war crime. However, independent bodies are already investigating. A crater is seen at the site of an airstrike, after what rescue workers described as a suspected gas attack in the town of Khan Sheikhoun in rebel-held Idlib, Syria April 4, 2017. (more...)
Sergio Garcia sees success beyond Masters
- April 16, 2017
His other childhood hero: two-time Augusta victor Jose Maria Olazabal, who buoyed Mr. Garcia's psyche with an inspirational text on Wednesday night. "He definitely popped in my mind a few times, there is no doubt about it", Garcia said of Ballesteros, who died in 2011 of complications resulting from a cancerous brain tumour. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
His other childhood hero: two-time Augusta victor Jose Maria Olazabal, who buoyed Mr. Garcia's psyche with an inspirational text on Wednesday night. "He definitely popped in my mind a few times, there is no doubt about it", Garcia said of Ballesteros, who died in 2011 of complications resulting from a cancerous brain tumour. (more...)
Russia Vetoes UN Resolution Condemning Syria Chemical Weapons Attack
- April 16, 2017
The strikes came after a chemical attack killed 89 people in the opposition-held Idlib Governorate . However, the Syrian nerve gas attack blamed on Russia's ally, Syrian President Bashar Assad, and the retaliatory U.S. Foreign policy experts say the United States bombing of Syria was done in part to deflect attention from the president's growing list of problems at home, from the investigation of his campaign's alleged ties with Russian Federation to his failed healthcare legislation ... (more...)
- April 16, 2017
The strikes came after a chemical attack killed 89 people in the opposition-held Idlib Governorate . However, the Syrian nerve gas attack blamed on Russia's ally, Syrian President Bashar Assad, and the retaliatory U.S. Foreign policy experts say the United States bombing of Syria was done in part to deflect attention from the president's growing list of problems at home, from the investigation of his campaign's alleged ties with Russian Federation to his failed healthcare legislation ... (more...)
Russia vetoes UN resolution on Syria attack, China abstains
- April 16, 2017
Tillerson was greeted frostily in the Russian capital as Lavrov began their meeting Wednesday by demanding to know America's "real intentions". We have a lot of questions regarding very ambiguous and as well as sometimes contradictory ideas on coming from Washington. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Tillerson was greeted frostily in the Russian capital as Lavrov began their meeting Wednesday by demanding to know America's "real intentions". We have a lot of questions regarding very ambiguous and as well as sometimes contradictory ideas on coming from Washington. (more...)
India, Australia Vow to Jointly Fight Terror, Cooperate in Aviation Security
- April 16, 2017
On energy cooperation, the Indian Prime Minister said that he was happy "that our dialogue and cooperation in other forms of energy, including renewable energy, is on the up-swing". Mr Turnbull said a comprehensive bi-lateral trade deal "will take some time" given India's traditional protection for its farmers. They also agreed to speed up the much-delayed negotiations on the proposed Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
On energy cooperation, the Indian Prime Minister said that he was happy "that our dialogue and cooperation in other forms of energy, including renewable energy, is on the up-swing". Mr Turnbull said a comprehensive bi-lateral trade deal "will take some time" given India's traditional protection for its farmers. They also agreed to speed up the much-delayed negotiations on the proposed Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement. (more...)
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