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North Korea missile launch fails, says South Korean military
- April 16, 2017
Analysts have said commercial satellite images from recent weeks indicate increased activity around the nuclear test site in northern North Korea. "The North attempted to launch an unidentified missile from the Sinpo region this morning but it is suspected to have failed", South's Korea's Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told Reuters in a statement . (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Analysts have said commercial satellite images from recent weeks indicate increased activity around the nuclear test site in northern North Korea. "The North attempted to launch an unidentified missile from the Sinpo region this morning but it is suspected to have failed", South's Korea's Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told Reuters in a statement . (more...)
BC NDP promises to freeze BC Hydro rates
- April 16, 2017
The NDP counters that families are already there thanks to higher fees and utility bills imposed over 16 years of Liberal government. Healthcare and the economy and jobs were other top issues to respondents. Meanwhile, NDP Opposition Leader John Horgan maintains his lead in approval ratings, even though he dipped two points during the same time period to 37 per cent. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
The NDP counters that families are already there thanks to higher fees and utility bills imposed over 16 years of Liberal government. Healthcare and the economy and jobs were other top issues to respondents. Meanwhile, NDP Opposition Leader John Horgan maintains his lead in approval ratings, even though he dipped two points during the same time period to 37 per cent. (more...)
Pakistan to submit evidence based on Jadhavs confession to UN
- April 16, 2017
Talking to Radio Pakistan on Saturday, Zakaria said that India was perpetrating subversive acts of terrorism in Pakistan in spite of deceptively denouncing it on the global front. Rajnath Singh also expressed concern over low turnout in IHK polls. "He may lodge a mercy petition to the president of Pakistan within 90 days after the decision of COAS on the mercy petition", said Mr Aziz explaining the ultimate option available to him. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Talking to Radio Pakistan on Saturday, Zakaria said that India was perpetrating subversive acts of terrorism in Pakistan in spite of deceptively denouncing it on the global front. Rajnath Singh also expressed concern over low turnout in IHK polls. "He may lodge a mercy petition to the president of Pakistan within 90 days after the decision of COAS on the mercy petition", said Mr Aziz explaining the ultimate option available to him. (more...)
Columbus church hosts High-Flying Easter Egg Drop
- April 16, 2017
Among the throng who raced out onto the field in search of were nine-year-olds Kelsey Ellacott and Hope Lenardon, who said the hunt has always been a tradition in their families. There will be prizes for fanciest Victorian hat, best-dressed couple, lasses and lads, groups and pets. The areas are divided off by age group - 0-3, 4-8 and 9-12. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Among the throng who raced out onto the field in search of were nine-year-olds Kelsey Ellacott and Hope Lenardon, who said the hunt has always been a tradition in their families. There will be prizes for fanciest Victorian hat, best-dressed couple, lasses and lads, groups and pets. The areas are divided off by age group - 0-3, 4-8 and 9-12. (more...)
United States confirms 'failed' North Korea missile test
- April 16, 2017
President Jimmy Carter was so fascinated by his personality as to say that Kim Il Sung is greater than that George Washington , Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln put together, eulogizing him as the great sun god of human destiny." it said. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
President Jimmy Carter was so fascinated by his personality as to say that Kim Il Sung is greater than that George Washington , Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln put together, eulogizing him as the great sun god of human destiny." it said. (more...)
Syria's Assad says chemical attack '100% fabrication'
- April 16, 2017
Assad warned that he would only allow an "impartial" external investigation of last week's suspected chemical attack, in an exclusive interview with AFP in Damascus . "Our impression is that the West, mainly the United States, is hand-in-glove with the terrorists", President Assad told the French news agency in his first interview since the retaliatory U.S. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Assad warned that he would only allow an "impartial" external investigation of last week's suspected chemical attack, in an exclusive interview with AFP in Damascus . "Our impression is that the West, mainly the United States, is hand-in-glove with the terrorists", President Assad told the French news agency in his first interview since the retaliatory U.S. (more...)
Feds reportedly obtained FISA warrant to monitor Trump adviser during campaign
- April 16, 2017
He said he served as a Trump adviser until September 2016 and resigned because "these stories kept coming out". The AP also reported Wednesday that at least $1.2 million in payments listed in a handwritten ledger in Ukraine as paid to Manafort were received by his USA consulting firm. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
He said he served as a Trump adviser until September 2016 and resigned because "these stories kept coming out". The AP also reported Wednesday that at least $1.2 million in payments listed in a handwritten ledger in Ukraine as paid to Manafort were received by his USA consulting firm. (more...)
Jadhav will not be executed immediately: Pakistan minister
- April 16, 2017
Commenting on the issue of Jadhav's death penalty rewarded by a Pakistan Military court, Zardari said that Pakistan would punish Indian spies whenever caught. Swaraj said the Indian government "will go out of the way to save" him, calling any execution "an act of premeditated murder". The man, named by the army as Kulbushan Sudhir Jadhav who also goes by the alias Hussein Mubarak Patel, was arrested in Balochistan past year. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Commenting on the issue of Jadhav's death penalty rewarded by a Pakistan Military court, Zardari said that Pakistan would punish Indian spies whenever caught. Swaraj said the Indian government "will go out of the way to save" him, calling any execution "an act of premeditated murder". The man, named by the army as Kulbushan Sudhir Jadhav who also goes by the alias Hussein Mubarak Patel, was arrested in Balochistan past year. (more...)
4 arrested in California pro and anti-Trump rallies
- April 16, 2017
Fireworks were thrown in the crowds; and sticks, flagpoles and other objects banned for the park were collected by police, who erected a plastic barricade between the two camps. Defend the Bay, a group that advertises itself as against the self-described "alt-right", suggested protesters bring food to share, along with a mask or other covering to hide their identity from police. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Fireworks were thrown in the crowds; and sticks, flagpoles and other objects banned for the park were collected by police, who erected a plastic barricade between the two camps. Defend the Bay, a group that advertises itself as against the self-described "alt-right", suggested protesters bring food to share, along with a mask or other covering to hide their identity from police. (more...)
'We can't have this relationship with Russia' amid Syria crisis
- April 16, 2017
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (R) and US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson take part in a press conference after a meeting in Moscow on April 12, 2017 . "To my colleagues from Russian Federation - you are isolating yourselves from the global community every time one of Assad's planes drop another barrel bomb on civilians and every time Assad tries to starve another community to death", Haley said during a Security Council meeting earlier on Wednesday. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (R) and US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson take part in a press conference after a meeting in Moscow on April 12, 2017 . "To my colleagues from Russian Federation - you are isolating yourselves from the global community every time one of Assad's planes drop another barrel bomb on civilians and every time Assad tries to starve another community to death", Haley said during a Security Council meeting earlier on Wednesday. (more...)
Watch Melissa McCarthy As White House Easter Bunny Sean Spicer On SNL
- April 16, 2017
Baldwin's Trump then said the victor would be able to continue to advise him and would receive $100,000 courtesy of L'Oreal cosmetics, while the other would "have to join Kellyanne Conway in the basement". "Spicey finally made a mistake", said the press secretary. Inexplicably, SNL-Spicer tried again to clarify his gaffe. "Yeah, I know they're not called 'Holocaust centers.' I know that". (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Baldwin's Trump then said the victor would be able to continue to advise him and would receive $100,000 courtesy of L'Oreal cosmetics, while the other would "have to join Kellyanne Conway in the basement". "Spicey finally made a mistake", said the press secretary. Inexplicably, SNL-Spicer tried again to clarify his gaffe. "Yeah, I know they're not called 'Holocaust centers.' I know that". (more...)
Alabama governor asks court to halt impeachment process
- April 16, 2017
The Alabama Supreme Court on Saturday reversed a short-lived victory for Bentley when a judge on Friday blocked impeachment proceedings. Despite the legal troubles occurring with his administration, Gov. Lewis reported to Collier in early August that Stabler had reported to Lewis seeing a text message from Mason to Bentley that said: "Thank you for being my special friend, I love you". (more...)
- April 16, 2017
The Alabama Supreme Court on Saturday reversed a short-lived victory for Bentley when a judge on Friday blocked impeachment proceedings. Despite the legal troubles occurring with his administration, Gov. Lewis reported to Collier in early August that Stabler had reported to Lewis seeing a text message from Mason to Bentley that said: "Thank you for being my special friend, I love you". (more...)
Egypt beefs up security around churches ahead of Easter
- April 16, 2017
Fattah el-Sisi and the people of the Arab Republic of Egypt , strength, courage and fortitude as you go through this period of mourning. The Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group claimed the Sunday attacks, which killed 45 people and followed a Dec 11 suicide bombing that killed 29 in a Cairo church. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Fattah el-Sisi and the people of the Arab Republic of Egypt , strength, courage and fortitude as you go through this period of mourning. The Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group claimed the Sunday attacks, which killed 45 people and followed a Dec 11 suicide bombing that killed 29 in a Cairo church. (more...)
Easter Egg Hunt Teaches Kids About Nature
- April 16, 2017
Among the throng who raced out onto the field in search of were nine-year-olds Kelsey Ellacott and Hope Lenardon, who said the hunt has always been a tradition in their families. "This is my sixth one". Those are 3 and under, 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12. "I'm going to run really fast and get all the eggs!" "It's fun, she's having fun". (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Among the throng who raced out onto the field in search of were nine-year-olds Kelsey Ellacott and Hope Lenardon, who said the hunt has always been a tradition in their families. "This is my sixth one". Those are 3 and under, 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12. "I'm going to run really fast and get all the eggs!" "It's fun, she's having fun". (more...)
Liquor outlets along Delhi highways shuttered on SC orders
- April 16, 2017
Some states have even begun denotifying highways to overcome this ban. Please enter your email. Mukul Rohatgi, also coincided with the requests and said that the 500-metre distance should be reduced. Liquor shops, bars and permit rooms that operate within 250 metres from highways are likely to get relief as the state government is mulling the denotifying of highways and granting them status of city roads. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Some states have even begun denotifying highways to overcome this ban. Please enter your email. Mukul Rohatgi, also coincided with the requests and said that the 500-metre distance should be reduced. Liquor shops, bars and permit rooms that operate within 250 metres from highways are likely to get relief as the state government is mulling the denotifying of highways and granting them status of city roads. (more...)
North Korean missile explodes at launch
- April 16, 2017
And that's led to rising tensions in the region , including an escalating war of words between Pyongyang and Washington . (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 16, 2017
And that's led to rising tensions in the region , including an escalating war of words between Pyongyang and Washington . (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...)
Ex-NFL Star Aaron Hernandez Acquitted Of Double Murder
- April 16, 2017
Hernandez, once a rising star in the National Football League, is already serving a life sentence in prison for killing the boyfriend of his fiancee's sister. "That's ridiculous", Conley said. Constantly telling the jury, "that's my guy", in reference to Hernandez, Thompson tapped his chest toward Hernandez as he left the stand. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Hernandez, once a rising star in the National Football League, is already serving a life sentence in prison for killing the boyfriend of his fiancee's sister. "That's ridiculous", Conley said. Constantly telling the jury, "that's my guy", in reference to Hernandez, Thompson tapped his chest toward Hernandez as he left the stand. (more...)
Boston police commissioner calls Aaron Hernandez verdict 'disappointing'
- April 16, 2017
Hernandez was acquitted Friday of murder but was convicted of a gun possession charge. Mr Hernandez is already serving a life sentence for the 2013 murder of Odin Lloyd, who was dating the sister of Mr Hernandez's fiancee. An admitted drug dealer and ex-confidant of the defendant now serving a five-year sentence for a separate gun-related incident at a Hartford nightclub, Bradley was present the night of the shooting in question and fingered Hernandez as the triggerman. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Hernandez was acquitted Friday of murder but was convicted of a gun possession charge. Mr Hernandez is already serving a life sentence for the 2013 murder of Odin Lloyd, who was dating the sister of Mr Hernandez's fiancee. An admitted drug dealer and ex-confidant of the defendant now serving a five-year sentence for a separate gun-related incident at a Hartford nightclub, Bradley was present the night of the shooting in question and fingered Hernandez as the triggerman. (more...)
Marijuana Legalization 2017: Canada's Justin Trudeau Introduces Bill To Legalize Recreational Pot
- April 16, 2017
In many cases, it is easier for our children to get cannabis than it is to get cigarettes. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is trying to change the maple leaf at the center of his nation's flag into a pot leaf. Canada's 10 provinces and three territories have the authority to increase, but not decrease, the minimum age for use and impose additional requirements for personal cultivation. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
In many cases, it is easier for our children to get cannabis than it is to get cigarettes. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is trying to change the maple leaf at the center of his nation's flag into a pot leaf. Canada's 10 provinces and three territories have the authority to increase, but not decrease, the minimum age for use and impose additional requirements for personal cultivation. (more...)
Baby koalas stolen from Brisbane home
- April 16, 2017
The joeys are only 14 months old, are on a strict supplemental feeding program, and will not survive in the wild. RSPCA vet nurse and wildlife carer Sam Longman said they were among 10 koalas she was nursing back to health at her bayside home. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
The joeys are only 14 months old, are on a strict supplemental feeding program, and will not survive in the wild. RSPCA vet nurse and wildlife carer Sam Longman said they were among 10 koalas she was nursing back to health at her bayside home. (more...)
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