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Tillerson: U.S.-Russia relations 'at a low point'
- April 16, 2017
The latest veto on Thursday (local time ) saw Russian Federation block a draft resolution backed by the United States, France and Britain to denounce the attack, and require Assad's government to provide access for investigators and information, such as flight plans. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
The latest veto on Thursday (local time ) saw Russian Federation block a draft resolution backed by the United States, France and Britain to denounce the attack, and require Assad's government to provide access for investigators and information, such as flight plans. (more...)
Trump ally Manafort will register as foreign agent, spokesman says
- April 16, 2017
Manafort began working with the Trump Campaign and was not conducted on behalf of the Russian government". Manafort, a longtime Republican political operative, led the presidential campaign from March until August past year when Trump asked him to resign. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Manafort began working with the Trump Campaign and was not conducted on behalf of the Russian government". Manafort, a longtime Republican political operative, led the presidential campaign from March until August past year when Trump asked him to resign. (more...)
Bees, baseball remembers Jackie Robinson
- April 16, 2017
The statue depicts Robinson sliding into home plate during his rookie season. Baseball's drive for diversity remains a work in progress, but Johnson smiled broadly as Dodgers manager Dave Roberts presented Rachel Robinson with a framed picture of the sculpture. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
The statue depicts Robinson sliding into home plate during his rookie season. Baseball's drive for diversity remains a work in progress, but Johnson smiled broadly as Dodgers manager Dave Roberts presented Rachel Robinson with a framed picture of the sculpture. (more...)
FBI Had July 2016 Warrant To Spy On Trump Adviser
- April 16, 2017
The Post reported that a 90-day warrant had been issued for Page earlier and it has been renewed several times by the FISA court. Page has consistently denied any wrongdoings in deals with Russian Federation or Trumps campaign. Reports indicate that Federal Bureau of Investigation officials have reason to believe Page engaged in intelligence activities on Russia's behalf, though Page has dismissed the development as a "a joke that it's beyond words". (more...)
- April 16, 2017
The Post reported that a 90-day warrant had been issued for Page earlier and it has been renewed several times by the FISA court. Page has consistently denied any wrongdoings in deals with Russian Federation or Trumps campaign. Reports indicate that Federal Bureau of Investigation officials have reason to believe Page engaged in intelligence activities on Russia's behalf, though Page has dismissed the development as a "a joke that it's beyond words". (more...)
Syria chemical attack: British sample tests 'detect sarin'
- April 16, 2017
Syria's President Bashar-al Assad is claiming his government does not have chemical weapons and reports of an attack by his forces are "100 percent" fabrication. "We strongly condemn any use of chemical weapons". "It would be wonderful, as we were discussing just a little while ago, if North Atlantic Treaty Organisation and our country could get along with Russia", Trump said . (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Syria's President Bashar-al Assad is claiming his government does not have chemical weapons and reports of an attack by his forces are "100 percent" fabrication. "We strongly condemn any use of chemical weapons". "It would be wonderful, as we were discussing just a little while ago, if North Atlantic Treaty Organisation and our country could get along with Russia", Trump said . (more...)
French race tightens nine days to polling day
- April 16, 2017
But Le Pen, who has made terrorism and immigration key platforms of her campaign, invoked a U.S. role as she reiterated her appeal for what she called "a big coalition of countries which fight Muslim fundamentalism in which there will be of course the U.S., Russia, countries like Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Chad". (more...)
- April 16, 2017
But Le Pen, who has made terrorism and immigration key platforms of her campaign, invoked a U.S. role as she reiterated her appeal for what she called "a big coalition of countries which fight Muslim fundamentalism in which there will be of course the U.S., Russia, countries like Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Chad". (more...)
Donald Trump's son-in-law beats USA secretary of state to Iraq
- April 16, 2017
Many have expressed confusion as to why Kushner would make such a trip. The Trump administration's failure to keep senior adviser Jared Kushner's trip to Iraq secret isn't standard practice for top USA officials visiting warzones. While it emerged as recently as last month that President Donald Trump had given considerable foreign policy power to his son-in-law and adviser, Jared Kushner, it now appears that the former real estate tycoon has emerged as China's point man when it comes ... (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Many have expressed confusion as to why Kushner would make such a trip. The Trump administration's failure to keep senior adviser Jared Kushner's trip to Iraq secret isn't standard practice for top USA officials visiting warzones. While it emerged as recently as last month that President Donald Trump had given considerable foreign policy power to his son-in-law and adviser, Jared Kushner, it now appears that the former real estate tycoon has emerged as China's point man when it comes ... (more...)
NHL Predictions: Can the Penguins beat the Blue Jackets again? 4/14/17
- April 16, 2017
ABOUT THE BLUE JACKETS: Brandon Saad looks to atone from a porous performance in Game 1, one that saw the 24-year-old Pittsburgh native limited to just 1:45 of ice time in the third period. Rust: "I think they're just going to establish the way they want to play and we've got to kind of try to combat that and try to get to our game". "It was good to see some go in". (more...)
- April 16, 2017
ABOUT THE BLUE JACKETS: Brandon Saad looks to atone from a porous performance in Game 1, one that saw the 24-year-old Pittsburgh native limited to just 1:45 of ice time in the third period. Rust: "I think they're just going to establish the way they want to play and we've got to kind of try to combat that and try to get to our game". "It was good to see some go in". (more...)
Easter egg hunts on tap
- April 16, 2017
Building communities and saving lives was the goal of an annual Easter egg hunt sponsored by Church of the King. Kids rush to collect eggs at Dobson Square Park on Saturday . on both days. The Candy Hunt is from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Kids 4-7 and 8-10 must go off on their own. Games, face painting, prizes; bring cameras for photos with Easter Bunny. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Building communities and saving lives was the goal of an annual Easter egg hunt sponsored by Church of the King. Kids rush to collect eggs at Dobson Square Park on Saturday . on both days. The Candy Hunt is from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Kids 4-7 and 8-10 must go off on their own. Games, face painting, prizes; bring cameras for photos with Easter Bunny. (more...)
Activist says marijuana-legalization bill contains "bizarre" penalties
- April 16, 2017
However, strict guidelines will be set on how marijuana can be marketed, as the government is now deciding whether producers should be required to use plain packaging, with endorsements banned and child-proof packaging required. At a press conference Thursday, Blair explained why legalizing marijuana is the way forward. Goodale said that Canadian officials have been in close touch with the US government on the proposed law, and emphasized that exporting and importing marijuana will continue ... (more...)
- April 16, 2017
However, strict guidelines will be set on how marijuana can be marketed, as the government is now deciding whether producers should be required to use plain packaging, with endorsements banned and child-proof packaging required. At a press conference Thursday, Blair explained why legalizing marijuana is the way forward. Goodale said that Canadian officials have been in close touch with the US government on the proposed law, and emphasized that exporting and importing marijuana will continue ... (more...)
Famer loan waiver: Shiv Sena urges other CMs to emulate Yogi Adityanath
- April 16, 2017
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said "misconceptions" have been created about him due to his saffron-clad look and promised to win hearts of "all sections" by spreading a new idiom of happiness and prosperity. Defending his government's action, he said, steps taken against slaughter houses were in line with the observations of National Green Tribunal in 2015 and the Supreme Court in 2017. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said "misconceptions" have been created about him due to his saffron-clad look and promised to win hearts of "all sections" by spreading a new idiom of happiness and prosperity. Defending his government's action, he said, steps taken against slaughter houses were in line with the observations of National Green Tribunal in 2015 and the Supreme Court in 2017. (more...)
Assad says army 'gave up' all chemical weapons in 2013
- April 16, 2017
It was the deadliest such incident since a sarin gas attack killed hundreds of people in a rebel-held suburb of Damascus in 2013, prompting threats of USA military action. The US told Russian Federation at the United Nations on Wednesday that it is isolating itself by continuing to support Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, while Britain said its scientists found sarin was used in a deadly toxic gas attack on Syrian civilians last week. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
It was the deadliest such incident since a sarin gas attack killed hundreds of people in a rebel-held suburb of Damascus in 2013, prompting threats of USA military action. The US told Russian Federation at the United Nations on Wednesday that it is isolating itself by continuing to support Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, while Britain said its scientists found sarin was used in a deadly toxic gas attack on Syrian civilians last week. (more...)
Star Wars: The Last Jedi Teaser Does Just That
- April 16, 2017
In the trailer, we see her on the planet Endor's surface vowing revenge against Rebel scum after witnessing the Death Star being blown to bits (i.e., the events from " Return of the Jedi "). The much-awaited first trailer of "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" was recently unveiled and it is everything that you have been waiting for. If you pre-order Star Wars Battlefront 2, you get The Last Jedi skins for Kylo Ren and Rey. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
In the trailer, we see her on the planet Endor's surface vowing revenge against Rebel scum after witnessing the Death Star being blown to bits (i.e., the events from " Return of the Jedi "). The much-awaited first trailer of "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" was recently unveiled and it is everything that you have been waiting for. If you pre-order Star Wars Battlefront 2, you get The Last Jedi skins for Kylo Ren and Rey. (more...)
Jacob Zuma South African president brands anti-govt protests 'racist'
- April 16, 2017
Zuma's office said the president would take part in his 75th birthday celebrations on Wednesday at a public venue in the township of Soweto, near the commercial hub of Johannesburg . Protesters in South Africa are gathering for a demonstration against President Jacob Zuma, who turns 75 on Wednesday amid calls for his resignation because of scandals and his dismissal of a widely respected finance minister. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Zuma's office said the president would take part in his 75th birthday celebrations on Wednesday at a public venue in the township of Soweto, near the commercial hub of Johannesburg . Protesters in South Africa are gathering for a demonstration against President Jacob Zuma, who turns 75 on Wednesday amid calls for his resignation because of scandals and his dismissal of a widely respected finance minister. (more...)
White Helmets say over 100 killed in Syria blast
- April 16, 2017
The Syrian government said the auto had been supposedly carrying aid to the evacuees, while rebels claim the vehicle was stationary and had been parked near the stalled convoy. The two sides disagreed on the number of fighters to be evacuated from four areas. The mostly Shiite towns of Fouaa and Kefraya have been reliant on government airdrops since rebel forces cut their supply lines in May 2015. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
The Syrian government said the auto had been supposedly carrying aid to the evacuees, while rebels claim the vehicle was stationary and had been parked near the stalled convoy. The two sides disagreed on the number of fighters to be evacuated from four areas. The mostly Shiite towns of Fouaa and Kefraya have been reliant on government airdrops since rebel forces cut their supply lines in May 2015. (more...)
Strong US dollar a threat to Trump campaign pledges
- April 16, 2017
Economists and business leaders had said that China wasn't manipulating its currency. "And with what's going on now, China is not a currency manipulator right now". But with one eye on the colossal United States trade deficit, Trump sees things a little differently. But after the encounter, he characterized the meeting in another tweet as one of "goodwill and friendship". (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Economists and business leaders had said that China wasn't manipulating its currency. "And with what's going on now, China is not a currency manipulator right now". But with one eye on the colossal United States trade deficit, Trump sees things a little differently. But after the encounter, he characterized the meeting in another tweet as one of "goodwill and friendship". (more...)
MOAB strike: 90 IS fighters killed in Afghanistan
- April 16, 2017
Nangarhar officials on Saturday revised the death toll in Thursday night's bombing in Achin district in Nangarhar, stating at least 94 militants had been killed in the incident including four of their top commanders . There were no civilian casualties, officials said. Nicknamed "the mother of all bombs ", the weapon was dropped from an MC-130 aircraft on Thursday. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Nangarhar officials on Saturday revised the death toll in Thursday night's bombing in Achin district in Nangarhar, stating at least 94 militants had been killed in the incident including four of their top commanders . There were no civilian casualties, officials said. Nicknamed "the mother of all bombs ", the weapon was dropped from an MC-130 aircraft on Thursday. (more...)
Canada introduces legislation to legalise marijuana
- April 16, 2017
The proposed legislation would allow the federal government to license producers, but provinces would be in charge of regulating consumer sale. "I want to highlight", Goodale said, "that under the proposed act, it will remain illegal to import into Canada or export from Canada, cannabis and cannabis products- unless exceptionally authorized by Health Canada". (more...)
- April 16, 2017
The proposed legislation would allow the federal government to license producers, but provinces would be in charge of regulating consumer sale. "I want to highlight", Goodale said, "that under the proposed act, it will remain illegal to import into Canada or export from Canada, cannabis and cannabis products- unless exceptionally authorized by Health Canada". (more...)
South African president holds firm despite challenges
- April 16, 2017
The opposition Democratic Alliance, DA, party, which called for the marches, held a rally of more than 10,000 people in another part of Johannesburg which was calm. Meanwhile, members of the ANC Youth League gathered in downtown Durban, singing "Awuleth'umshini wami", a song popularized by Zuma , which means "bring me my gun" and held placards supporting the president. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
The opposition Democratic Alliance, DA, party, which called for the marches, held a rally of more than 10,000 people in another part of Johannesburg which was calm. Meanwhile, members of the ANC Youth League gathered in downtown Durban, singing "Awuleth'umshini wami", a song popularized by Zuma , which means "bring me my gun" and held placards supporting the president. (more...)
Putin and Tillerson agree that US-Russia relationship isn't going so well
- April 16, 2017
He added: "In exchange they should commit to produce a real ceasefire, to end the use of chemical weapons and barrel bombs, and to bring about a political settlement that relieves the Syrians of the tyranny of Assad". More than 80 people were killed in what the USA has described as a nerve gas attack that Syrian president Bashar Assad's forces undoubtedly carried out. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
He added: "In exchange they should commit to produce a real ceasefire, to end the use of chemical weapons and barrel bombs, and to bring about a political settlement that relieves the Syrians of the tyranny of Assad". More than 80 people were killed in what the USA has described as a nerve gas attack that Syrian president Bashar Assad's forces undoubtedly carried out. (more...)
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