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Turkey's Erdogan Declares Referendum Victory
- April 17, 2017
The turnout at the referendum was 86%. Supporters carried Turkish national flags and banners that said "Yes" while chanting victory slogans at a speech by party leader and Prime Minister Binali Yildirm. The presidential and parliamentary polls will take place simultaneously, every five years. The CHP's protest was based on a decision by the High Electoral Board to accept ballots that had not been officially stamped. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
The turnout at the referendum was 86%. Supporters carried Turkish national flags and banners that said "Yes" while chanting victory slogans at a speech by party leader and Prime Minister Binali Yildirm. The presidential and parliamentary polls will take place simultaneously, every five years. The CHP's protest was based on a decision by the High Electoral Board to accept ballots that had not been officially stamped. (more...)
French presidential hopefuls battle for votes with a week to go
- April 17, 2017
The EU legislature lifted Le Pen's immunity in March to allow a separate French investigation over her posting of pictures of Daesh violence on social media, an offense that in France can carry a penalty of three years in prison and a fine of 75,000 euros ($79,567). (more...)
- April 17, 2017
The EU legislature lifted Le Pen's immunity in March to allow a separate French investigation over her posting of pictures of Daesh violence on social media, an offense that in France can carry a penalty of three years in prison and a fine of 75,000 euros ($79,567). (more...)
Korea's attempted missile launch failed: JCS
- April 17, 2017
The statement also reiterated Washington's full commitment "to working closely with our allies", particularly South Korea and Japan, to maintain security. North Korea put its military might on display during a parade in the capital city of Pyongyang on Saturday, marking the 105th birth anniversary of the country's founder Kim Il Sung, grandfather of Kim Jong Un. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
The statement also reiterated Washington's full commitment "to working closely with our allies", particularly South Korea and Japan, to maintain security. North Korea put its military might on display during a parade in the capital city of Pyongyang on Saturday, marking the 105th birth anniversary of the country's founder Kim Il Sung, grandfather of Kim Jong Un. (more...)
Britain 'concerned' by North Korea missile test
- April 17, 2017
President Donald Trump was uncharacteristically quiet about the failed launch of the missile. North Korea launched a missile today but it blew up nearly immediately after its launch, the USA military said. The press does not have Internet access on Air Force Two (which is secretly kind of liberating), so we didn't know, but of course the VP and his team have high-tech, secure communications capability. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
President Donald Trump was uncharacteristically quiet about the failed launch of the missile. North Korea launched a missile today but it blew up nearly immediately after its launch, the USA military said. The press does not have Internet access on Air Force Two (which is secretly kind of liberating), so we didn't know, but of course the VP and his team have high-tech, secure communications capability. (more...)
Teenage girl dies following shark attack in Western Australia today
- April 17, 2017
Seven News Perth reported that the girl's mother and siblings watched the attack happen from the shore. PerthNow reported that the attack took place at the same place Sean Pollard, another surfer, lost his right hand and his left arm in a shark attack in 2014. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
Seven News Perth reported that the girl's mother and siblings watched the attack happen from the shore. PerthNow reported that the attack took place at the same place Sean Pollard, another surfer, lost his right hand and his left arm in a shark attack in 2014. (more...)
Trump signs measure reversing rule protecting women's access to basic care
- April 17, 2017
The funding program, Title X , consists of "family-planning" grants for services like contraception, pregnancy testing and infertility treatments. "Rather, states have the option to spend money on comprehensive healthcare clinics that better serve women and girls". (more...)
- April 17, 2017
The funding program, Title X , consists of "family-planning" grants for services like contraception, pregnancy testing and infertility treatments. "Rather, states have the option to spend money on comprehensive healthcare clinics that better serve women and girls". (more...)
MCD polls: BJP promises social security for unorganised sector
- April 17, 2017
Unveiling its manifesto for the MCD polls, the BJP on Sunday promised social security for the unorganised sector, meal at low cost, and more model schools among other promises. The manifesto promised a transparent and corruption-free rule. Autorickshaw and taxi stands with restrooms for drivers and issuance of licences to hawkers and street vendors under the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014 have also been promised. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
Unveiling its manifesto for the MCD polls, the BJP on Sunday promised social security for the unorganised sector, meal at low cost, and more model schools among other promises. The manifesto promised a transparent and corruption-free rule. Autorickshaw and taxi stands with restrooms for drivers and issuance of licences to hawkers and street vendors under the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014 have also been promised. (more...)
Builders find lost archbishops in London crypt
- April 17, 2017
The redevelopment team accidentally came across the entrance to the tomb when they began stripping back the flagstones from the church. "We got a camera at the end of a stick and discovered numerous coffins, and one of them had a gold crown on top of it", Patten said in a video posted to the museum's website . (more...)
- April 17, 2017
The redevelopment team accidentally came across the entrance to the tomb when they began stripping back the flagstones from the church. "We got a camera at the end of a stick and discovered numerous coffins, and one of them had a gold crown on top of it", Patten said in a video posted to the museum's website . (more...)
United CEO says he felt 'shame' over incident with passenger
- April 17, 2017
Video taken by passengers shows the man screaming while being dragged by police officers down the aisles where he ends up bloodied and bruised. He also promised that United will never again use law enforcement to remove a passenger in a similar situation. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
Video taken by passengers shows the man screaming while being dragged by police officers down the aisles where he ends up bloodied and bruised. He also promised that United will never again use law enforcement to remove a passenger in a similar situation. (more...)
US Refrains From Tagging Any Country "Currency Manipulator"
- April 17, 2017
President Donald Trump questioned why he would label China a currency manipulator when the country is working with the USA on confronting the threat of North Korea. Trump hopes China will play a role in de-escalating North Korea's development of its nuclear arsenal, and may be using a trade deal to secure China's support. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
President Donald Trump questioned why he would label China a currency manipulator when the country is working with the USA on confronting the threat of North Korea. Trump hopes China will play a role in de-escalating North Korea's development of its nuclear arsenal, and may be using a trade deal to secure China's support. (more...)
'All options on table' with North Korea: Pence at DMZ
- April 17, 2017
Vice President Mike Pence made a surprise visit to the demilitarised zone separating North and South Korea on Monday, amid rising tensions in the region over Kim Jong Un's belligerent actions. "We're working together with our allies and partners and with the Chinese leadership to develop a range of options and the president has asked the National security council to integrate the efforts of the Department of Defense, State, our intelligence agencies, so we can provide options and have them ... (more...)
- April 17, 2017
Vice President Mike Pence made a surprise visit to the demilitarised zone separating North and South Korea on Monday, amid rising tensions in the region over Kim Jong Un's belligerent actions. "We're working together with our allies and partners and with the Chinese leadership to develop a range of options and the president has asked the National security council to integrate the efforts of the Department of Defense, State, our intelligence agencies, so we can provide options and have them ... (more...)
Easter prayers begin in Egypt one week after explosions killed 45
- April 17, 2017
Today, on Easter Sunday, remember the sacrifices of the Coptic Christians and pray for their enduring survival. Out of concern for their security and out of respect for the 45 Christians who were victims of two suicide bombing attacks on Palm Sunday, Coptic Pope Tadros declared that Easter services should be limited to mass, "without any festivities". (more...)
- April 17, 2017
Today, on Easter Sunday, remember the sacrifices of the Coptic Christians and pray for their enduring survival. Out of concern for their security and out of respect for the 45 Christians who were victims of two suicide bombing attacks on Palm Sunday, Coptic Pope Tadros declared that Easter services should be limited to mass, "without any festivities". (more...)
Fallon: Russia responsible for gas attack deaths
- April 17, 2017
However, on Saturday, Mr Johnson cancelled the visit, attacking the Kremlin and saying he would instead focus on building support with allies to secure a ceasefire in war-torn Syria. President Donald Trump launched the first USA direct attack against the Assad government early Friday local time. Russian Federation is responsible for "every civilian death" in Bashar al-Assad's chemical weapons attack on his own people, the Defence Secretary has said. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
However, on Saturday, Mr Johnson cancelled the visit, attacking the Kremlin and saying he would instead focus on building support with allies to secure a ceasefire in war-torn Syria. President Donald Trump launched the first USA direct attack against the Assad government early Friday local time. Russian Federation is responsible for "every civilian death" in Bashar al-Assad's chemical weapons attack on his own people, the Defence Secretary has said. (more...)
India's top court orders auction of Sahara's Aamby Valley project
- April 17, 2017
The Apex Court bench directed that Sahara Group's Subrata Roy be personally present in the next date of hearing on April 28th in the case. The court had asked the New York-based Plaza Hotel, which had agreed to buy Sahara's stake for $ 550 million, to deposit Rs 750 crore in SEBI-Sahara refund account, instead of the apex court registry to show its bonafide. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
The Apex Court bench directed that Sahara Group's Subrata Roy be personally present in the next date of hearing on April 28th in the case. The court had asked the New York-based Plaza Hotel, which had agreed to buy Sahara's stake for $ 550 million, to deposit Rs 750 crore in SEBI-Sahara refund account, instead of the apex court registry to show its bonafide. (more...)
Turkey urged to seek consensus over referendum result
- April 17, 2017
Update 10pm: Turkey's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared victory in Sunday's referendum that will grant sweeping powers to the presidency, hailing the result as a "historic decision". The referendum would expand the Turkish president's power by effectively dissolving the office of prime minister and allowing the executive branch that Mr. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
Update 10pm: Turkey's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared victory in Sunday's referendum that will grant sweeping powers to the presidency, hailing the result as a "historic decision". The referendum would expand the Turkish president's power by effectively dissolving the office of prime minister and allowing the executive branch that Mr. (more...)
War sacrifice of Canadian soldiers praised
- April 17, 2017
But what really set the battle apart was that, for the first time in the Great War, the Canadians would be fighting all together as one single unit: The Canadian Corps. "They stand for justice and hope". Men from all backgrounds and places, but all of them proudly wearing the "Canada" shoulder badge that separated them from the millions of other soldiers on the Western Front. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
But what really set the battle apart was that, for the first time in the Great War, the Canadians would be fighting all together as one single unit: The Canadian Corps. "They stand for justice and hope". Men from all backgrounds and places, but all of them proudly wearing the "Canada" shoulder badge that separated them from the millions of other soldiers on the Western Front. (more...)
First Trailer For 'Star Wars Battlefront II' Is Here
- April 17, 2017
Set within the 30-year gap between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens, users will play as Iden Versio, the leader of an Imperial unit known as the Inferno Squad . In addition to the single player campaign, Star Wars Battlefront II will feature maps from "all three eras" as well as new game modes and expanded space combat. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
Set within the 30-year gap between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens, users will play as Iden Versio, the leader of an Imperial unit known as the Inferno Squad . In addition to the single player campaign, Star Wars Battlefront II will feature maps from "all three eras" as well as new game modes and expanded space combat. (more...)
Canada introduces law to decriminalize marijuana
- April 17, 2017
Provinces could raise the minimum age of consumption if they choose, the government says. Under the proposed legislation, adults could possess up to 30 grams of dried cannabis and grow up to four plants per residence. Officials lamented that the current policy of banning marijuana hasn't deterred kids from drug use. In 2015, local polling company Insights West found that 65 percent of Canadians are in favour of recreational legalization. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
Provinces could raise the minimum age of consumption if they choose, the government says. Under the proposed legislation, adults could possess up to 30 grams of dried cannabis and grow up to four plants per residence. Officials lamented that the current policy of banning marijuana hasn't deterred kids from drug use. In 2015, local polling company Insights West found that 65 percent of Canadians are in favour of recreational legalization. (more...)
Turkey set to hand Erdogan sweeping presidential powers
- April 17, 2017
He has long sought to expand the powers of the president. Sigmar Gabriel and Angela Merkel. President Tayyip Erdoğan announced his narrow win for the constitutional shift from a parliamentary to an executive system as a result of the April 16 referendum , representing a radical change in Turkey's administrative regime. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
He has long sought to expand the powers of the president. Sigmar Gabriel and Angela Merkel. President Tayyip Erdoğan announced his narrow win for the constitutional shift from a parliamentary to an executive system as a result of the April 16 referendum , representing a radical change in Turkey's administrative regime. (more...)
North Korea 'ready for nuclear attack' amid show of force
- April 17, 2017
He said Kim Jong-un's nuclear program helped the regime's "long-term viability". South Korea's Yonhap news agency cited an unidentified South Korean intelligence source as saying the missile appeared not to have flown far from its land-based launch site. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
He said Kim Jong-un's nuclear program helped the regime's "long-term viability". South Korea's Yonhap news agency cited an unidentified South Korean intelligence source as saying the missile appeared not to have flown far from its land-based launch site. (more...)
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