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Zuma supporters muster for the President's birthday bash
- April 17, 2017
He was in Johannesburg , preparing to attend his 75th birthday celebrations organized by his African National Congress (ANC) Party. Two credit ratings agencies downgraded South Africa to junk status following the move, so it's going to get more expensive to borrow money here, and food prices could rise. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
He was in Johannesburg , preparing to attend his 75th birthday celebrations organized by his African National Congress (ANC) Party. Two credit ratings agencies downgraded South Africa to junk status following the move, so it's going to get more expensive to borrow money here, and food prices could rise. (more...)
Pence aims to reassure allies amid North Korea threat
- April 17, 2017
An official from South Korea's Defense Ministry couldn't immediately confirm whether any of the rockets represented a new type of ICBM. "The United States and South Korea and North Korea are engaging in tit for tat, with swords drawn and bows bent, and there have been storm clouds gathering", China's foreign minister, Wang Yi, said. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
An official from South Korea's Defense Ministry couldn't immediately confirm whether any of the rockets represented a new type of ICBM. "The United States and South Korea and North Korea are engaging in tit for tat, with swords drawn and bows bent, and there have been storm clouds gathering", China's foreign minister, Wang Yi, said. (more...)
Chemical weapons experts in Turkey to investigate; United Kingdom confirms sarin use
- April 17, 2017
The majority of the global community has blamed the attack, which killed 87 people, including many children, on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. "UK scientists have analyzed samples taken from Khan Sheikhoun". Russia's Deputy Ambassador Vladimir Safronkov, however, cast doubt on the British findings, saying he was "amazed at this conclusion". "No one has yet visited the site". (more...)
- April 17, 2017
The majority of the global community has blamed the attack, which killed 87 people, including many children, on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. "UK scientists have analyzed samples taken from Khan Sheikhoun". Russia's Deputy Ambassador Vladimir Safronkov, however, cast doubt on the British findings, saying he was "amazed at this conclusion". "No one has yet visited the site". (more...)
Trump Liking Yellen Ignites Prospects for Fed Policy Continuity
- April 17, 2017
And would she accept? In an interview with the Wall Street Journal , Trump said he had respect for Yellen and said she was "not toast" when her term helming the central bank ends next year. "This is because most conventional policy rules.already call for a materially more hawkish path for rates than the Fed now indicates is likely to be warranted", he said in a note to clients. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
And would she accept? In an interview with the Wall Street Journal , Trump said he had respect for Yellen and said she was "not toast" when her term helming the central bank ends next year. "This is because most conventional policy rules.already call for a materially more hawkish path for rates than the Fed now indicates is likely to be warranted", he said in a note to clients. (more...)
A look at every North Korean missile test this year
- April 17, 2017
North Korea has been accused of violating UN Security Council resolutions and of creating a "grave threat to worldwide peace and security in the region and beyond". John Hyten, the man in charge of shooting down any incoming missile, told Congress he's never sure what's coming next from North Korea. "We have no further comment". (more...)
- April 17, 2017
North Korea has been accused of violating UN Security Council resolutions and of creating a "grave threat to worldwide peace and security in the region and beyond". John Hyten, the man in charge of shooting down any incoming missile, told Congress he's never sure what's coming next from North Korea. "We have no further comment". (more...)
Blue Jackets' Calvert to face hearing for hit on Kuhnhackl
- April 17, 2017
Surprisingly, the Penguins roster - not to mention coaching staff and front office - has turned over nearly completely in the three years since. The Penguins power play has looked excellent, the addition of Evgeni Malkin a big reason why, and making up for the loss of Calvert won't be easy. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
Surprisingly, the Penguins roster - not to mention coaching staff and front office - has turned over nearly completely in the three years since. The Penguins power play has looked excellent, the addition of Evgeni Malkin a big reason why, and making up for the loss of Calvert won't be easy. (more...)
United Nations votes to close, replace Haiti peacekeeping mission
- April 17, 2017
Adopting a resolution here yesterday, the UN Security Council unanimously decided that the UN Stabilisation Mission, known by its French acronym MINUSTAH, would gradually draw down its military component during the next six months, finally withdrawing from Haiti by October 15. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
Adopting a resolution here yesterday, the UN Security Council unanimously decided that the UN Stabilisation Mission, known by its French acronym MINUSTAH, would gradually draw down its military component during the next six months, finally withdrawing from Haiti by October 15. (more...)
Syria strikes: Site of chemical attack hit again
- April 17, 2017
Russian President Vladimir Putin said U.S. strike was an "act of aggression". The Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday that the airstrike near Khan Shaykhun by the Syrian air force hit a terrorist warehouse that stored chemical weapons slated for delivery to Iraq, and called on the UN Security Council to launch a proper investigation into the incident. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
Russian President Vladimir Putin said U.S. strike was an "act of aggression". The Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday that the airstrike near Khan Shaykhun by the Syrian air force hit a terrorist warehouse that stored chemical weapons slated for delivery to Iraq, and called on the UN Security Council to launch a proper investigation into the incident. (more...)
Australia signed six agreements including cooperation in civil aviation security
- April 17, 2017
TERI-Deakin Nanobiotechnology Centre (TDNBC) was jointly inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi and his Australian counterpart after delegation-level talks on April 10. Our bilateral mechanisms on counter-terrorism and trans-national crimes are functioning well, ' he said. Turnbull said that two-way trade in goods and services previous year was almost $20 billion - more than double of what it was a decade ago. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
TERI-Deakin Nanobiotechnology Centre (TDNBC) was jointly inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi and his Australian counterpart after delegation-level talks on April 10. Our bilateral mechanisms on counter-terrorism and trans-national crimes are functioning well, ' he said. Turnbull said that two-way trade in goods and services previous year was almost $20 billion - more than double of what it was a decade ago. (more...)
Kremilin: Putin told Tillerson why US-Russian ties in bad state
- April 17, 2017
Lavrov said the deal would apply only if the USA and its allies targeted terrorists, not Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's forces. It was a guessing game of whether or not Putin would see Tillerson, but a spokesperson for the Kremlin confirmed the two had met during the secretary of state's high profile visit to Russian Federation, his first trip to the country as secretary of state, CBS2's Andrea Grymes reported. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
Lavrov said the deal would apply only if the USA and its allies targeted terrorists, not Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's forces. It was a guessing game of whether or not Putin would see Tillerson, but a spokesperson for the Kremlin confirmed the two had met during the secretary of state's high profile visit to Russian Federation, his first trip to the country as secretary of state, CBS2's Andrea Grymes reported. (more...)
Nikki Haley Now Says Removing Assad From Power Is A US Priority
- April 17, 2017
President Donald Trump's national security adviser on Sunday left open the possibility of additional USA military action against Syria following last week's missile strike but indicated that the United States was not seeking to act unilaterally to oust Syrian President Bashar Assad. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
President Donald Trump's national security adviser on Sunday left open the possibility of additional USA military action against Syria following last week's missile strike but indicated that the United States was not seeking to act unilaterally to oust Syrian President Bashar Assad. (more...)
Egypt Coptic Church cuts back Easter celebrations after attacks
- April 17, 2017
The ministry said Mahmud Hassan Mubarak Abdullah had carried out the attack outside Saint Mark's church in Alexandria on Palm Sunday that killed 17 people and was claimed by the Islamic State group. El-Sissi has clamped down on opponents since he led the military overthrow of an elected Islamist president, Mohammed Morsi, in 2013. The attacks challenge Egypt on multiple fronts. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
The ministry said Mahmud Hassan Mubarak Abdullah had carried out the attack outside Saint Mark's church in Alexandria on Palm Sunday that killed 17 people and was claimed by the Islamic State group. El-Sissi has clamped down on opponents since he led the military overthrow of an elected Islamist president, Mohammed Morsi, in 2013. The attacks challenge Egypt on multiple fronts. (more...)
Cleveland police searching for suspect who broadcast killing on Facebook
- April 17, 2017
The video was posted Sunday afternoon and Facebook later disabled access to it. A MAN claimed to have killed 15 people in a rampage as he broadcast the "execution" of an elderly man live on Facebook today. 93". Despite Stephens' claims that he killed 13 or 14 other people, "currently, there are no other victims that we know of", Williams said. This undated photo provided by the Cleveland Police shows Steve Stephens . (more...)
- April 17, 2017
The video was posted Sunday afternoon and Facebook later disabled access to it. A MAN claimed to have killed 15 people in a rampage as he broadcast the "execution" of an elderly man live on Facebook today. 93". Despite Stephens' claims that he killed 13 or 14 other people, "currently, there are no other victims that we know of", Williams said. This undated photo provided by the Cleveland Police shows Steve Stephens . (more...)
McMaster: All options on table in regard to North Korea
- April 17, 2017
Pyongyang has carried out five nuclear tests-two of them last year-and multiple missile launches, one of which saw three rockets come down in waters provocatively close to Japan last month. The North launched a ballistic missile earlier this month ahead of a summit between the USA and China to discuss the North's arms programme. Vincent K. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
Pyongyang has carried out five nuclear tests-two of them last year-and multiple missile launches, one of which saw three rockets come down in waters provocatively close to Japan last month. The North launched a ballistic missile earlier this month ahead of a summit between the USA and China to discuss the North's arms programme. Vincent K. (more...)
President Trump briefed on North Korea's failed missile launch - Pentagon chief
- April 17, 2017
Earlier on Thursday, discussing Pence's planned visit to Seoul , Acting President Hwang stated that he intends to "further enhance the cooperation between Seoul and Washington" and discuss how to counter the rising threat from Pyongyang. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
Earlier on Thursday, discussing Pence's planned visit to Seoul , Acting President Hwang stated that he intends to "further enhance the cooperation between Seoul and Washington" and discuss how to counter the rising threat from Pyongyang. (more...)
Huizenga says Spicer's comment about Hitler was a dumb example
- April 17, 2017
When confronted with the facts, Spicer said, " Sometimes we can disagree with the facts ". According to Stern, Spicer's stupidity shifted the conversation from Assad's atrocities against his own people to the question of how Spicer could "not know that Hitler marched his own people ... (more...)
- April 17, 2017
When confronted with the facts, Spicer said, " Sometimes we can disagree with the facts ". According to Stern, Spicer's stupidity shifted the conversation from Assad's atrocities against his own people to the question of how Spicer could "not know that Hitler marched his own people ... (more...)
Pepsi ad: More people prefer brand after Kendall Jenner advert, survey reveals
- April 17, 2017
A survey of 2,202 people conducted April 6-9 found that 44% had a more favorable view of Pepsi , while only 25% had a less favorable view of the brand. Another onlooker said the 21-year-old model stole A$AP Rocky's Gucci goggles and was singing along to his songs. A Jenner pal had told PEOPLE in March the two have been "spending more time" together and that "she's open to seeing where it goes". (more...)
- April 17, 2017
A survey of 2,202 people conducted April 6-9 found that 44% had a more favorable view of Pepsi , while only 25% had a less favorable view of the brand. Another onlooker said the 21-year-old model stole A$AP Rocky's Gucci goggles and was singing along to his songs. A Jenner pal had told PEOPLE in March the two have been "spending more time" together and that "she's open to seeing where it goes". (more...)
Russia vetoes U.N. resolution to condemn Syria chemical attack
- April 17, 2017
The vote coincided with U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's visit to Moscow , where he met with President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. "Russia, as their closest ally in the conflict, perhaps has the best means of helping Assad recognise this reality", he told a news conference. "Are we going to get involved with Syria?" The U.S. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
The vote coincided with U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's visit to Moscow , where he met with President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. "Russia, as their closest ally in the conflict, perhaps has the best means of helping Assad recognise this reality", he told a news conference. "Are we going to get involved with Syria?" The U.S. (more...)
Judge's anti-death penalty protest riles conservatives
- April 17, 2017
Plans by the state to execute several inmates in rapid succession have been blocked by the courts. In the 101-page order, Baker agreed with the inmates' argument that the occasionally faulty execution drug midazolam threatened their constitutional rights. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
Plans by the state to execute several inmates in rapid succession have been blocked by the courts. In the 101-page order, Baker agreed with the inmates' argument that the occasionally faulty execution drug midazolam threatened their constitutional rights. (more...)
Pence on way to SKorea after missile fail
- April 17, 2017
It's also conducted engine tests that analysts say could potentially power a long-range missile . The White House says discussions about North Korea's nuclear program are on the agenda. Coal sales are an important source of revenue for Kim Jong Un's government, and the USA says China has turned back some shipments in recent days. Kim, the analyst, said it's likely that North Korea is also developing solid-fuel ICBMs, and that some of the rockets inside the canisters on Saturday might ... (more...)
- April 17, 2017
It's also conducted engine tests that analysts say could potentially power a long-range missile . The White House says discussions about North Korea's nuclear program are on the agenda. Coal sales are an important source of revenue for Kim Jong Un's government, and the USA says China has turned back some shipments in recent days. Kim, the analyst, said it's likely that North Korea is also developing solid-fuel ICBMs, and that some of the rockets inside the canisters on Saturday might ... (more...)
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