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Opposition to challenge votes on expanding Erdogan's powers
- April 17, 2017
European politicians, however, who have had increasingly strained relations with Turkey, expressed concern. In an indication more strife with Brussels could be in the offing, Erdogan said he would now hold talks on reinstating capital punishment, a move that would automatically end Turkey's European Union bid. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
European politicians, however, who have had increasingly strained relations with Turkey, expressed concern. In an indication more strife with Brussels could be in the offing, Erdogan said he would now hold talks on reinstating capital punishment, a move that would automatically end Turkey's European Union bid. (more...)
Cafeteria duty awaits Gorsuch at Supreme Court
- April 17, 2017
Those who oppose Gorsuch have enough votes to prevent approving this example of right wing extremism. The swearing-in of Justice Neil M. Gorsuch on Monday restores the Supreme Court to full strength for the first time in almost 14 months and sets the stage for further conservative victories that could start accumulating quickly. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
Those who oppose Gorsuch have enough votes to prevent approving this example of right wing extremism. The swearing-in of Justice Neil M. Gorsuch on Monday restores the Supreme Court to full strength for the first time in almost 14 months and sets the stage for further conservative victories that could start accumulating quickly. (more...)
North Korean official blames President Trump for region's 'vicious cycle'
- April 17, 2017
The missile launched earlier this month flew about 60 km (40 miles) but what US officials said appeared to be a liquid-fueled, extended-range Scud missile only traveled a fraction of its range before spinning out of control. Pence - speaking at Freedom House, a few meters from the military demarcation line that he described as a "frontier of freedom" - said America's relationship with South Korea was "ironclad and immutable". (more...)
- April 17, 2017
The missile launched earlier this month flew about 60 km (40 miles) but what US officials said appeared to be a liquid-fueled, extended-range Scud missile only traveled a fraction of its range before spinning out of control. Pence - speaking at Freedom House, a few meters from the military demarcation line that he described as a "frontier of freedom" - said America's relationship with South Korea was "ironclad and immutable". (more...)
Japan PM: North Korea may be capable of sarin-loaded missiles
- April 17, 2017
Abe did not provide any evidence why he felt North Korea had the capability to equip missiles with chemical weapons. Commercial satellite imagery from April 12 showed activity at the Punggye-ri test site north-east of Pyongyang, analysts wrote on the 38 North website , which is run by the US-Korea Institute at Johns Hopkins University. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
Abe did not provide any evidence why he felt North Korea had the capability to equip missiles with chemical weapons. Commercial satellite imagery from April 12 showed activity at the Punggye-ri test site north-east of Pyongyang, analysts wrote on the 38 North website , which is run by the US-Korea Institute at Johns Hopkins University. (more...)
Banks won't quit France if it's out of euro - Le Pen
- April 17, 2017
Francois Fillon said that France needed Europe when up against the USA and China. In the wake of Wilders's loss in the Dutch elections, however - which markets broadly welcomed - investors should remain wary of the sort of complacency that was prevalent around the UK's Brexit vote and the USA presidential election. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
Francois Fillon said that France needed Europe when up against the USA and China. In the wake of Wilders's loss in the Dutch elections, however - which markets broadly welcomed - investors should remain wary of the sort of complacency that was prevalent around the UK's Brexit vote and the USA presidential election. (more...)
Six held in St Petersburg over 'Islamic State recruitment'
- April 17, 2017
The impoverished, predominantly Muslim countries in Central Asia are seen as fertile ground for Islamic extremists. At least 10 people were killed and 50 others injured Monday when an explosion ripped through a subway train in St. Security officials raided the apartment on Thursday (local time) and a witness present during the search said she saw belongings packed into bags and boxes, and household containers with an unidentified powder inside. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
The impoverished, predominantly Muslim countries in Central Asia are seen as fertile ground for Islamic extremists. At least 10 people were killed and 50 others injured Monday when an explosion ripped through a subway train in St. Security officials raided the apartment on Thursday (local time) and a witness present during the search said she saw belongings packed into bags and boxes, and household containers with an unidentified powder inside. (more...)
Japan PM strongly urges N. Korea to refrain from further provocative actions
- April 17, 2017
North Korea's goal is a long-range nuclear missile that can strike the continental United States. On Friday, North Korea said the unsafe security situation was due to the "Trump administration's reckless military provocation". According to the adviser, the test had been expected and the USA had good intelligence both before and after the launch. It came as a USA aircraft carrier group steamed towards the region. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
North Korea's goal is a long-range nuclear missile that can strike the continental United States. On Friday, North Korea said the unsafe security situation was due to the "Trump administration's reckless military provocation". According to the adviser, the test had been expected and the USA had good intelligence both before and after the launch. It came as a USA aircraft carrier group steamed towards the region. (more...)
North Korean soldiers face death penalty for making joke about Kim Jong
- April 17, 2017
As the brown bomber jacket-clad vice president was briefed near the military demarcation line, two North Korean soldiers watched from a short distance away, one taking multiple photographs of the American visitor. Mr Trump has accused North Korea of "looking for trouble" and has ordered aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson and several warships to the area to highlight American concern. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
As the brown bomber jacket-clad vice president was briefed near the military demarcation line, two North Korean soldiers watched from a short distance away, one taking multiple photographs of the American visitor. Mr Trump has accused North Korea of "looking for trouble" and has ordered aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson and several warships to the area to highlight American concern. (more...)
Utah's Gobert sprains left knee on 1st play of game
- April 17, 2017
Joe Johnson is a legend. Gordon ranked fourth in the National Basketball Association with a career-high 246 3-pointers, after he hadn't made more than 141 in a year in the first eight seasons of his career. Gobert was setting a screen during Utah's first possession and collided with Clippers forward Luc Mbah a Moute . "They were nearly trapping every time". (more...)
- April 17, 2017
Joe Johnson is a legend. Gordon ranked fourth in the National Basketball Association with a career-high 246 3-pointers, after he hadn't made more than 141 in a year in the first eight seasons of his career. Gobert was setting a screen during Utah's first possession and collided with Clippers forward Luc Mbah a Moute . "They were nearly trapping every time". (more...)
People mum on triple talaaq are like criminals: Adityanath
- April 17, 2017
We don't want any conflict in Muslim society over the issue. Adityanath also said that politics should be practised under the constitutional limits and pointed out that the late Chandrashekhar was also a votary of common laws. On March 30, the Supreme Court had said that a Constitution bench will hear a plea challenging the validity of triple talaq , nikah halala and polygamy among Muslims from 11 May this year. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
We don't want any conflict in Muslim society over the issue. Adityanath also said that politics should be practised under the constitutional limits and pointed out that the late Chandrashekhar was also a votary of common laws. On March 30, the Supreme Court had said that a Constitution bench will hear a plea challenging the validity of triple talaq , nikah halala and polygamy among Muslims from 11 May this year. (more...)
Teachers threaten to boycott primary school tests
- April 17, 2017
Education Secretary Justine Greening this week announced that 131 new schools had been approved under the free school programme, creating around 69,000 places. Selective education, as grammar schools have come to be known, is a divisive topic in British politics. Industry leaders have also protested at the free school plans, which they said earmark billions for state-of-the-art buildings to be created while local authority schools struggle on in desperate need of fix. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
Education Secretary Justine Greening this week announced that 131 new schools had been approved under the free school programme, creating around 69,000 places. Selective education, as grammar schools have come to be known, is a divisive topic in British politics. Industry leaders have also protested at the free school plans, which they said earmark billions for state-of-the-art buildings to be created while local authority schools struggle on in desperate need of fix. (more...)
North Korea marks founder's 105th birth anniversary
- April 17, 2017
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw an elaborate military parade in the center of Pyongyang on Saturday as the world watched for any provocations that risk sparking a conflict with the U.S. US officials have openly said they leave "all options" on the table in dealing with the North. Han dismissed the suggestion Trump made past year during his presidential campaign that he was willing to meet Kim Jong Un, possibly over hamburgers. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw an elaborate military parade in the center of Pyongyang on Saturday as the world watched for any provocations that risk sparking a conflict with the U.S. US officials have openly said they leave "all options" on the table in dealing with the North. Han dismissed the suggestion Trump made past year during his presidential campaign that he was willing to meet Kim Jong Un, possibly over hamburgers. (more...)
Pence warns NKorea 'era of strategic patience is over'
- April 17, 2017
North Korea has experienced a significant increase in launch failures since 2014, when President Barack Obama ordered increased efforts to employ cyber warfare to counter North Korea's missile development. The adviser spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the administration's initial understanding of the launch. More directly on North Korea, the president returned to a theme of placing much onus on China for reining in the North. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
North Korea has experienced a significant increase in launch failures since 2014, when President Barack Obama ordered increased efforts to employ cyber warfare to counter North Korea's missile development. The adviser spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the administration's initial understanding of the launch. More directly on North Korea, the president returned to a theme of placing much onus on China for reining in the North. (more...)
Clinton seems to knock Trump in speech praising NY free tuition program
- April 17, 2017
By adding to the package of state and federal aid for eligible students, beneficiaries would get free tuition to any of the SUNY or CUNY two-year or four-year campuses. Although there are many unanswered questions about the Excelsior Scholarship Program, both the president of SUNY Canton and SUNY Potsdam are excited about the program since so many of their students come from NY state. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
By adding to the package of state and federal aid for eligible students, beneficiaries would get free tuition to any of the SUNY or CUNY two-year or four-year campuses. Although there are many unanswered questions about the Excelsior Scholarship Program, both the president of SUNY Canton and SUNY Potsdam are excited about the program since so many of their students come from NY state. (more...)
Boy injured in shooting at California elementary school is 'recovering well'
- April 17, 2017
Michael Dorn, executive director of Georgia-based Safe Havens International, said schools can also minimize risk by not posting teachers' names on doors and not posting student artwork with their names at classroom entrances. While there may not be a direct way to help Smith's family, helping others in her name is a great way to bring peace to those whose lives Smith touched. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
Michael Dorn, executive director of Georgia-based Safe Havens International, said schools can also minimize risk by not posting teachers' names on doors and not posting student artwork with their names at classroom entrances. While there may not be a direct way to help Smith's family, helping others in her name is a great way to bring peace to those whose lives Smith touched. (more...)
North Korea 'attempts to launch missile but fails': USPACOM
- April 17, 2017
The kind of missile that was launched is still being determined, though earlier in the day it was speculated that North Korea had developed and was showing off its version of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). "This morning's provocation from the North is just the latest reminder of the risks each one of you face every day in the defence of the freedom of the people of South Korea and the defence of America in this part of the world". (more...)
- April 17, 2017
The kind of missile that was launched is still being determined, though earlier in the day it was speculated that North Korea had developed and was showing off its version of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). "This morning's provocation from the North is just the latest reminder of the risks each one of you face every day in the defence of the freedom of the people of South Korea and the defence of America in this part of the world". (more...)
Pence warns NKorea not to mistake US resolve
- April 17, 2017
US President Donald Trump tweeted: "Our military is building and is rapidly becoming stronger than ever before". He said there was a "period of patience" over the years but "the era of strategic patience is over". McMaster, an Army lieutenant general, visited Afghanistan this weekend, days after the USA military dropped the largest non-nuclear bomb it has ever used in an attack on Islamic State positions there. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
US President Donald Trump tweeted: "Our military is building and is rapidly becoming stronger than ever before". He said there was a "period of patience" over the years but "the era of strategic patience is over". McMaster, an Army lieutenant general, visited Afghanistan this weekend, days after the USA military dropped the largest non-nuclear bomb it has ever used in an attack on Islamic State positions there. (more...)
Trump Adviser Page: 'I Wasn't a Foreign Agent'
- April 17, 2017
Fisa warrants are nearly never made public, and the Post cited unnamed law enforcement and other officials in its report. "If it is true or partially true, President Trump is confronted yet again third or fourth time in his presidency with intelligence leaks meant to embarrass, humiliate or manipulate him". (more...)
- April 17, 2017
Fisa warrants are nearly never made public, and the Post cited unnamed law enforcement and other officials in its report. "If it is true or partially true, President Trump is confronted yet again third or fourth time in his presidency with intelligence leaks meant to embarrass, humiliate or manipulate him". (more...)
Cleveland Facebook Killing: What we know now
- April 17, 2017
Cleveland police are now investigating a homicide after police said the suspect used Facebook live during the killing and has claimed to have committed multiple other homicides. According to Washington Post , a Facebook spokesperson said in a statement: "This is a horrific crime and we do not allow this content on Facebook". (more...)
- April 17, 2017
Cleveland police are now investigating a homicide after police said the suspect used Facebook live during the killing and has claimed to have committed multiple other homicides. According to Washington Post , a Facebook spokesperson said in a statement: "This is a horrific crime and we do not allow this content on Facebook". (more...)
Erdogan is defiant as opponents contest referendum result
- April 17, 2017
The head of Turkey's electoral board confirmed the "yes" victory and said final results would be declared in 11-12 days. Erdogan came to power in 2003 as prime minister and served in that role until becoming Turkey's first directly elected president in 2014. (more...)
- April 17, 2017
The head of Turkey's electoral board confirmed the "yes" victory and said final results would be declared in 11-12 days. Erdogan came to power in 2003 as prime minister and served in that role until becoming Turkey's first directly elected president in 2014. (more...)
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