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Zuma celebrates 75th birthday with pledge to win fight against racism
- April 17, 2017
In another development, parliament said a motion of no-confidence in Zuma called by the opposition had been postponed until a court decided whether the vote should be taken by secret ballot. Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba has sought to reassure investors since Gordhan was sacked. On Monday, Zuma said many white demonstrators calling for his resignation are racist, referring to placards at demonstrations against him that allegedly depicted blacks in a derogatory way. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
In another development, parliament said a motion of no-confidence in Zuma called by the opposition had been postponed until a court decided whether the vote should be taken by secret ballot. Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba has sought to reassure investors since Gordhan was sacked. On Monday, Zuma said many white demonstrators calling for his resignation are racist, referring to placards at demonstrations against him that allegedly depicted blacks in a derogatory way. (more...)
Le Pen Says France Not Responsible for Nazi's Vel d'Hiv Round-Up
- April 17, 2017
The majority of those Jews would later meet their demise at Nazi death camps spread across Europe. "I think France is not responsible for the Vel' d'Hiv", Ms Le Pen said during an interview on RTL radio. "It unmasks the true face of National Front", Kalifat wrote on Twitter in reference to Le Pen's party. Gilles Ivaldi, a political scientist at the University of Nice, said Le Pen's remark was damaging for her. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
The majority of those Jews would later meet their demise at Nazi death camps spread across Europe. "I think France is not responsible for the Vel' d'Hiv", Ms Le Pen said during an interview on RTL radio. "It unmasks the true face of National Front", Kalifat wrote on Twitter in reference to Le Pen's party. Gilles Ivaldi, a political scientist at the University of Nice, said Le Pen's remark was damaging for her. (more...)
Saudi Arabia 'fully supports' United States military strikes in Syria, Iran condemns
- April 17, 2017
Mr Assad's government has denied any involvement in the attack in the town of Khan Sheikhoun in the rebel-held Idlib province. Writing in the Sunday Times , Sir Michael reiterated his support for the US's action against Assad's brutal regime. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
Mr Assad's government has denied any involvement in the attack in the town of Khan Sheikhoun in the rebel-held Idlib province. Writing in the Sunday Times , Sir Michael reiterated his support for the US's action against Assad's brutal regime. (more...)
Trump's Supreme Court Justice sworn
- April 17, 2017
He had already taken the federal oath, administered by Chief Justice John Roberts at the Supreme Court. Gorsuch will take over junior justice duties from Justice Elena Kagan, who has held the spot since 2010. He joins a court that has five Catholics and three Jews. But as an acolyte of Scalia whose rulings have skewed conservative on most issues, Gorsuch picked up almost unanimous opposition from Democrats and their liberal allies, who were willing to give up filibuster rights now rather ... (more...)
- April 17, 2017
He had already taken the federal oath, administered by Chief Justice John Roberts at the Supreme Court. Gorsuch will take over junior justice duties from Justice Elena Kagan, who has held the spot since 2010. He joins a court that has five Catholics and three Jews. But as an acolyte of Scalia whose rulings have skewed conservative on most issues, Gorsuch picked up almost unanimous opposition from Democrats and their liberal allies, who were willing to give up filibuster rights now rather ... (more...)
Policy change hits United Airlines in light of recent passenger fiasco
- April 17, 2017
If not, they need to be placed on the next available flight. According to reports, the airline announced that the passengers on United Express Flight 3411 on Sunday will receive compensation equal to the cost of their tickets and may take the compensation in travel credits, cash or miles, The Guardian reported. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
If not, they need to be placed on the next available flight. According to reports, the airline announced that the passengers on United Express Flight 3411 on Sunday will receive compensation equal to the cost of their tickets and may take the compensation in travel credits, cash or miles, The Guardian reported. (more...)
United States security adviser McMaster says North Korea behavior 'can't continue'
- April 17, 2017
Amid rising regional tensions, Pyongyang residents have been preparing for North Korea's mo. "If that's the only option the Chinese leave us, there's a real possibility that Chinese entities will get hit", a USA official was quoted saying by the South China Morning Post . (more...)
- April 17, 2017
Amid rising regional tensions, Pyongyang residents have been preparing for North Korea's mo. "If that's the only option the Chinese leave us, there's a real possibility that Chinese entities will get hit", a USA official was quoted saying by the South China Morning Post . (more...)
Senate confirms Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court
- April 17, 2017
Trump announced the 49-year-old Colorado native as his pick to join the Supreme Court in late January, contending that he is "a man of our country and a man who our country needs - and needs badly - to ensure the rule of law and the rule of justice". (more...)
- April 17, 2017
Trump announced the 49-year-old Colorado native as his pick to join the Supreme Court in late January, contending that he is "a man of our country and a man who our country needs - and needs badly - to ensure the rule of law and the rule of justice". (more...)
UK Foreign Secretary Calls Assad 'Arch-Terrorist,' Urges Russia To End Support
- April 17, 2017
Johnson was widely criticised for failing to get the G7 group of leading industrialized nations to back his bid for new sanctions against senior Russian and Syrian figures following an alleged chemical weapons attack in Syria's Idlib province on 4 April that killed at least 87 civilians and caused an worldwide outcry. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
Johnson was widely criticised for failing to get the G7 group of leading industrialized nations to back his bid for new sanctions against senior Russian and Syrian figures following an alleged chemical weapons attack in Syria's Idlib province on 4 April that killed at least 87 civilians and caused an worldwide outcry. (more...)
Ecuadoreans vote in closely watched presidential election
- April 17, 2017
Ruling party candidate Lenin Moreno is heading for a narrow victory in Ecuador's presidential election, with the opposition claiming fraud after they led in the first exit polls, raising the prospect of a political crisis in the oil producing nation. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
Ruling party candidate Lenin Moreno is heading for a narrow victory in Ecuador's presidential election, with the opposition claiming fraud after they led in the first exit polls, raising the prospect of a political crisis in the oil producing nation. (more...)
Doc Rivers lays into reporter after the Clippers lose to Utah
- April 17, 2017
Johnson hit the victor at the buzzer but Saturday's victory could prove to be costly as Frenchman Gobert suffered a strained left knee in the opening minute of game one of their best-of-seven series. On paper, without Gobert, the Clippers should have crushed the Jazz at home, instead, especially in the paint, but they only narrowly held the edge 42-40, and trailed for most of the second half. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
Johnson hit the victor at the buzzer but Saturday's victory could prove to be costly as Frenchman Gobert suffered a strained left knee in the opening minute of game one of their best-of-seven series. On paper, without Gobert, the Clippers should have crushed the Jazz at home, instead, especially in the paint, but they only narrowly held the edge 42-40, and trailed for most of the second half. (more...)
Ex-Trump Campaign Chair Paul Manafort Registers as Foreign Agent
- April 17, 2017
The House and Senate intelligence committees and the FBI are investigating Trump's campaign for possible collusion with Russian intelligence services ― which allegedly hacked the Democratic National Committee and the Clinton campaign so Trump would win the 2016 election. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
The House and Senate intelligence committees and the FBI are investigating Trump's campaign for possible collusion with Russian intelligence services ― which allegedly hacked the Democratic National Committee and the Clinton campaign so Trump would win the 2016 election. (more...)
Fighting talk from Ferrari after Vettel wins Bahrain GP
- April 17, 2017
Verstappen followed Vettel's line and jumped Ricciardo and Raikkonen into fourth, with Massa also getting ahead of the Ferrari at Turn 4 and holding it up for the opening eight laps. He overtook Hamilton at the start to move to second, behind Valtteri Bottas, the pole-sitter in the second Mercedes . "See, it doesn't exist", said Vettel. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
Verstappen followed Vettel's line and jumped Ricciardo and Raikkonen into fourth, with Massa also getting ahead of the Ferrari at Turn 4 and holding it up for the opening eight laps. He overtook Hamilton at the start to move to second, behind Valtteri Bottas, the pole-sitter in the second Mercedes . "See, it doesn't exist", said Vettel. (more...)
Willie McCovey Reflects on Jackie Robinson's Legacy
- April 17, 2017
Robinson ended racial segregation in major league baseball on April 15, 1947 when he made his big league debut at first base in a Brooklyn Dodgers home game against the Boston Braves at Ebbets Field. There was no way that any combination of Jim Crow antics or attitudes could deny him entrance to baseball's Holy of Holies. Despite the inauspicious debut, Robinson would play in 151 games. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
Robinson ended racial segregation in major league baseball on April 15, 1947 when he made his big league debut at first base in a Brooklyn Dodgers home game against the Boston Braves at Ebbets Field. There was no way that any combination of Jim Crow antics or attitudes could deny him entrance to baseball's Holy of Holies. Despite the inauspicious debut, Robinson would play in 151 games. (more...)
IS launches chlorine gas attacks in western Mosul
- April 17, 2017
Battles are now most intense around Mosul's densely populated and narrowly structured Old City district, where police forces cautiously approach the grand mosque where IS supreme leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi declared the establishment of the group's rule. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
Battles are now most intense around Mosul's densely populated and narrowly structured Old City district, where police forces cautiously approach the grand mosque where IS supreme leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi declared the establishment of the group's rule. (more...)
Trump Signs Bill Letting States Deny Federal Funds to Abortion Providers
- April 17, 2017
The Senate passed the bill in late March and required Vice President Mike Pence - acting in the capacity of president of the Senate - to break the tie. "Four million people depend on the Title X family planning program, and by signing this bill, President Trump disregards their health", Laguens said. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
The Senate passed the bill in late March and required Vice President Mike Pence - acting in the capacity of president of the Senate - to break the tie. "Four million people depend on the Title X family planning program, and by signing this bill, President Trump disregards their health", Laguens said. (more...)
Ecuador Opposition candidate alleges fraud
- April 17, 2017
An exit poll shows opposition candidate Guillermo Lasso winning Ecuador's presidential runoff by a slim margin. Ecuador will elect a new president Sunday, in a vote closely watched across a region already simmering from street protests and heightened political tensions. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
An exit poll shows opposition candidate Guillermo Lasso winning Ecuador's presidential runoff by a slim margin. Ecuador will elect a new president Sunday, in a vote closely watched across a region already simmering from street protests and heightened political tensions. (more...)
Trump Claims North Korea 'Problem' to Be 'Taken Care Of'
- April 17, 2017
It doesn't make any difference if it does or not. As NBC News pointed out, a reckless military operation by Trump in North Korea could encourage North Korean madman Kim Jong-un to launch an attack on American ally South Korea, triggering an all-out war in the region that could have global ramifications. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
It doesn't make any difference if it does or not. As NBC News pointed out, a reckless military operation by Trump in North Korea could encourage North Korean madman Kim Jong-un to launch an attack on American ally South Korea, triggering an all-out war in the region that could have global ramifications. (more...)
No political solution in Syria with Assad in power: USA envoy
- April 17, 2017
The American president ordered the USA military to fire 59 tomahawk missiles at al-Shayrat military airfield near Homs overnight. Administration officials have said the attack successfully destroyed refueling stations, hangars and some planes, effectively making the base inoperable. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
The American president ordered the USA military to fire 59 tomahawk missiles at al-Shayrat military airfield near Homs overnight. Administration officials have said the attack successfully destroyed refueling stations, hangars and some planes, effectively making the base inoperable. (more...)
Erdogan hails 'Yes' vote in referendum
- April 17, 2017
Erdogan cast his vote with his wife Emine and other family members at a school near his home in Istanbul . "But if there isn't support (from the opposition in parliament). More than 55 million people in the country were registered to vote, while another 1.3 million Turks cast ballots overseas. Also opposing the changes were the Democratic People's Party. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
Erdogan cast his vote with his wife Emine and other family members at a school near his home in Istanbul . "But if there isn't support (from the opposition in parliament). More than 55 million people in the country were registered to vote, while another 1.3 million Turks cast ballots overseas. Also opposing the changes were the Democratic People's Party. (more...)
Sonu Nigam goes on a RELIGIOUS rant, gets slammed by Twitterati
- April 17, 2017
In 2015, the Bombay High Court had ordered that loudspeakers be removed from mosques that do not have permissions in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai , after a PIL was filed on the issue. The singer this morning, in a series of tweets, spoke about how the early morning Azaan is a disturbance to his sleep. "Jai Shree Ram", said @Adilogics. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
In 2015, the Bombay High Court had ordered that loudspeakers be removed from mosques that do not have permissions in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai , after a PIL was filed on the issue. The singer this morning, in a series of tweets, spoke about how the early morning Azaan is a disturbance to his sleep. "Jai Shree Ram", said @Adilogics. (more...)
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