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Korea high on agenda for Pence visit
- April 18, 2017
While expressing confidence that Beijing will "properly" deal with the North, Pence echoed an earlier statement by Trump, warning, "if China is unable to deal with North Korea, the United States and our allies will". Possible options include tougher economic sanctions, a global ban on North Korea's airline, intercepting cargo ships and punishing Chinese banks doing business with Pyongyang. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
While expressing confidence that Beijing will "properly" deal with the North, Pence echoed an earlier statement by Trump, warning, "if China is unable to deal with North Korea, the United States and our allies will". Possible options include tougher economic sanctions, a global ban on North Korea's airline, intercepting cargo ships and punishing Chinese banks doing business with Pyongyang. (more...)
Dufner hits the front at RBC Heritage as Donald falls down leaderboard
- April 18, 2017
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) Wesley Bryan remembers pestering players with a lot of insane questions at Harbour Town Golf Links as he followed father George IIIs only appearance at the RBC Heritage in 2004. On the 15th, the course's final long hole, Dufner settled for birdie, one of three in a row on the back nine that took him into the lead. He holed out for eagle from the fairway on the par-four 12th and played the opening nine in six-under 30. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) Wesley Bryan remembers pestering players with a lot of insane questions at Harbour Town Golf Links as he followed father George IIIs only appearance at the RBC Heritage in 2004. On the 15th, the course's final long hole, Dufner settled for birdie, one of three in a row on the back nine that took him into the lead. He holed out for eagle from the fairway on the par-four 12th and played the opening nine in six-under 30. (more...)
Gorsuch asks his first questions from Supreme Court bench
- April 18, 2017
The justices offered no explanation, but court observers speculate that it could be a sign that the justices expect they will be divided. There are several cases that have yet to be decided, which could indicate the justices are evenly split and may vote to have the case re-argued before the full nine-member court. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
The justices offered no explanation, but court observers speculate that it could be a sign that the justices expect they will be divided. There are several cases that have yet to be decided, which could indicate the justices are evenly split and may vote to have the case re-argued before the full nine-member court. (more...)
Turkey's Erdogan declares victory in referendum over presidential powers
- April 18, 2017
The main opposition party has demanded the result be nullified, saying the voting was marred by irregularities. Following the victory, the opposition is complaining of massive irregularities with the voting, suggesting the state news agency manipulated results and vowing to challenge them with the supreme election board. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
The main opposition party has demanded the result be nullified, saying the voting was marred by irregularities. Following the victory, the opposition is complaining of massive irregularities with the voting, suggesting the state news agency manipulated results and vowing to challenge them with the supreme election board. (more...)
Judge Slammed for Calling Rapist Bishop a 'Good Man'
- April 18, 2017
One of the victims, Vallejo's sister-in-law, told the court she attended BYU and was 19 when she stayed with Vallejo, who groped her multiple times, according to the Associated Press . Low, moments before sentencing a former LDS bishop Keith Vallejo for sexually assaulting two relatives, gave glowing praise to the convicted sex predator. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
One of the victims, Vallejo's sister-in-law, told the court she attended BYU and was 19 when she stayed with Vallejo, who groped her multiple times, according to the Associated Press . Low, moments before sentencing a former LDS bishop Keith Vallejo for sexually assaulting two relatives, gave glowing praise to the convicted sex predator. (more...)
Arkansas still faces legal hurdles in execution plan
- April 18, 2017
Amid the flurry, the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a Saturday ruling by a federal judge that temporarily halted all eight executions. The inmates say midazolam is unsuitable because it is not a painkiller and could subject them to a cruel and unusual punishment in violation of the U.S. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Amid the flurry, the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a Saturday ruling by a federal judge that temporarily halted all eight executions. The inmates say midazolam is unsuitable because it is not a painkiller and could subject them to a cruel and unusual punishment in violation of the U.S. (more...)
Kenyan policewoman wins Boston Marathon
- April 18, 2017
It was a breakthrough race for the 24-year-old-in his Boston Marathon debut, Kirui captured his first career marathon victory. "It's just a really exciting time and awesome to see American distance running on the upswing". The UMass graduate and Westfield native looked to one side and saw 2014 Boston Marathon champion Meb Keflezighi . If someone runs 2:04 pace I'm going to let them do that on their own. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
It was a breakthrough race for the 24-year-old-in his Boston Marathon debut, Kirui captured his first career marathon victory. "It's just a really exciting time and awesome to see American distance running on the upswing". The UMass graduate and Westfield native looked to one side and saw 2014 Boston Marathon champion Meb Keflezighi . If someone runs 2:04 pace I'm going to let them do that on their own. (more...)
Libyan coast guard says 97 missing after migrants' boat sinks
- April 18, 2017
Qasem said the migrants are of African nationalities, and those rescued were taken to Tripoli naval base for medical and humanitarian assistance. By the time the Coast Guard arrived, spokesman Ayoub Gassim said the boat, which was packed with African migrants, "completely collapsed". (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Qasem said the migrants are of African nationalities, and those rescued were taken to Tripoli naval base for medical and humanitarian assistance. By the time the Coast Guard arrived, spokesman Ayoub Gassim said the boat, which was packed with African migrants, "completely collapsed". (more...)
Government to scrap 457 visas
- April 18, 2017
The Prime Minister says jobs must go to Australians first, before businesses consider hiring foreign workers. The 457 visa will replaced by a new temporary visa class, Turnbull said. Mr Turnbull said it remained critical to give businesses access to skilled staff. "We've got a real crisis now and we can't have from tomorrow's summit yet more talk by the government, we need some real action", opposition climate spokesman Mark Butler told ABC radio on Tuesday. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
The Prime Minister says jobs must go to Australians first, before businesses consider hiring foreign workers. The 457 visa will replaced by a new temporary visa class, Turnbull said. Mr Turnbull said it remained critical to give businesses access to skilled staff. "We've got a real crisis now and we can't have from tomorrow's summit yet more talk by the government, we need some real action", opposition climate spokesman Mark Butler told ABC radio on Tuesday. (more...)
United States issues stern warning against North Korean provocations
- April 18, 2017
Pyongyang is seeking to develop a long-range missile capable of hitting the USA mainland with a nuclear warhead, and has so far staged five nuclear tests, two of them past year. Most diplomatic and military experts do not expect a USA military strike in the immediate future, given the risk of retaliation against South Korea or Japan, where many Americans live. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Pyongyang is seeking to develop a long-range missile capable of hitting the USA mainland with a nuclear warhead, and has so far staged five nuclear tests, two of them past year. Most diplomatic and military experts do not expect a USA military strike in the immediate future, given the risk of retaliation against South Korea or Japan, where many Americans live. (more...)
USC's P.J. Dozier Announces He Will Hire Agent, Remain in Draft
- April 18, 2017
Five days after PJ Dozier announced his intentions to declare for the NBA Draft, word leaked Monday that he'll be staying there. "I want to thank my family, Coach Martin, my teammates and our incredible fans at SC for the support that I've received thus far in my time as a Gamecock", Dozier said in a statement after his intentions to enter the draft. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Five days after PJ Dozier announced his intentions to declare for the NBA Draft, word leaked Monday that he'll be staying there. "I want to thank my family, Coach Martin, my teammates and our incredible fans at SC for the support that I've received thus far in my time as a Gamecock", Dozier said in a statement after his intentions to enter the draft. (more...)
DNA key in accused Google exec killer's arrest
- April 18, 2017
The DNA was used to help create a profile of a suspect, which was released two months ago. Colon-Ortiz will be arraigned in Leominster District Court on Tuesday. "Upon booking him, usually it would show up as an alert, but there was nothing on him", Procopio said. "We have been in communication with Homeland Security Investigations". (more...)
- April 18, 2017
The DNA was used to help create a profile of a suspect, which was released two months ago. Colon-Ortiz will be arraigned in Leominster District Court on Tuesday. "Upon booking him, usually it would show up as an alert, but there was nothing on him", Procopio said. "We have been in communication with Homeland Security Investigations". (more...)
Trump to seek changes in visa program to encourage hiring Americans
- April 18, 2017
President Donald Trump is expected to aggressively push his "Hire American" and "Buy American" directives Tuesday, The Wall Street Journal reported . Many go to technology companies, which argue that the United States has a shortage of skilled technology workers. The officials said the order, which Trump will sign at the headquarters of tool manufacturer Snap-on Inc., would direct the departments of Homeland Security, Justice, Labor and State to propose new rules to prevent immigration ... (more...)
- April 18, 2017
President Donald Trump is expected to aggressively push his "Hire American" and "Buy American" directives Tuesday, The Wall Street Journal reported . Many go to technology companies, which argue that the United States has a shortage of skilled technology workers. The officials said the order, which Trump will sign at the headquarters of tool manufacturer Snap-on Inc., would direct the departments of Homeland Security, Justice, Labor and State to propose new rules to prevent immigration ... (more...)
Turnbull Calls for Better Trade Ties With India on New Delhi Visit
- April 18, 2017
Modi also said that the Australia-India Research Fund of almost $100 million has focused on collaborative research projects in areas such as nanotechnology, smart cities, infrastructure, agriculture and disease control. The joint statement underscores the mutual benefits of strong bilateral relations. Mr Turnbull has also invited India's team to train in Australia before the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Modi also said that the Australia-India Research Fund of almost $100 million has focused on collaborative research projects in areas such as nanotechnology, smart cities, infrastructure, agriculture and disease control. The joint statement underscores the mutual benefits of strong bilateral relations. Mr Turnbull has also invited India's team to train in Australia before the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. (more...)
South Korea's ex-president Park charged with bribery
- April 18, 2017
Prosecutors were reportedly keen to finish the investigation before Monday's launch of the May 9 presidential election campaign. Ousted South Korean President Park Geun-hye arrives for questioning on her arrest warrant at the Seoul Central District Court in Seoul , South Korea, Thursday, March 30, 2017. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Prosecutors were reportedly keen to finish the investigation before Monday's launch of the May 9 presidential election campaign. Ousted South Korean President Park Geun-hye arrives for questioning on her arrest warrant at the Seoul Central District Court in Seoul , South Korea, Thursday, March 30, 2017. (more...)
Pence visits Korean Demilitarized Zone
- April 18, 2017
An aircraft carrier, the USS Carl Vinson, is heading to waters off Korea in a show of force . An attempted missile launch by North Korea on Sunday failed, US and South Korean defence officials said. The official said that had it been a nuclear test, "other actions would have been taken by the U.S". Trump tweeted on Tuesday that North Korea was "looking for trouble" and added that if China doesn't do its part to rein in Pyongyang's nuclear ambitions, the USA can handle it. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
An aircraft carrier, the USS Carl Vinson, is heading to waters off Korea in a show of force . An attempted missile launch by North Korea on Sunday failed, US and South Korean defence officials said. The official said that had it been a nuclear test, "other actions would have been taken by the U.S". Trump tweeted on Tuesday that North Korea was "looking for trouble" and added that if China doesn't do its part to rein in Pyongyang's nuclear ambitions, the USA can handle it. (more...)
Manhunt expands to 5 states for suspect in killing posted on Facebook
- April 18, 2017
The video shed little light on the motive behind the shooting. The day before Facebook's annual F8 developer conference , the tech titan is in the headlines for a very different reason. Facebook is building artificial intelligence to detect the content of user videos, but CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in February it was still "very early in development". (more...)
- April 18, 2017
The video shed little light on the motive behind the shooting. The day before Facebook's annual F8 developer conference , the tech titan is in the headlines for a very different reason. Facebook is building artificial intelligence to detect the content of user videos, but CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in February it was still "very early in development". (more...)
Fugitive Mexican ex-governor arrested for graft, awaits extradition
- April 18, 2017
How quickly Duarte faces charges in Mexico would depend on whether he chooses to fight extradition from Guatemala, said Alberto Elias Beltran, a deputy attorney general responsible for global affairs at the Mexican Attorney General's Office. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
How quickly Duarte faces charges in Mexico would depend on whether he chooses to fight extradition from Guatemala, said Alberto Elias Beltran, a deputy attorney general responsible for global affairs at the Mexican Attorney General's Office. (more...)
Hawaii wants to update plans as North Korea threat looms
- April 18, 2017
Appearing later with South Korea's acting president, Hwang Kyo-ahn, the vice president pointed to Trump's recent military actions in Syria and Afghanistan as signs that the new administration would not shrink from acting against the North. In Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, speaking to reporters Monday evening, said he hopes "there will be no unilateral actions like those we saw recently in Syria and that the USA will follow the line that President Trump repeatedly voiced ... (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Appearing later with South Korea's acting president, Hwang Kyo-ahn, the vice president pointed to Trump's recent military actions in Syria and Afghanistan as signs that the new administration would not shrink from acting against the North. In Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, speaking to reporters Monday evening, said he hopes "there will be no unilateral actions like those we saw recently in Syria and that the USA will follow the line that President Trump repeatedly voiced ... (more...)
California Legislature OKs $52 Billion Road Bill
- April 18, 2017
Proposals which require tax hikes require a "yes" vote from two-thirds of each house to pass. "We would not be forgotten again", said Gray. Supporters say the tax is necessary for repairing the state's aging roadways. Steve Glazer of Orinda remained opposed despite public lobbying by Gov. "They just don't want to be associated with the bill because it has money in it". (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Proposals which require tax hikes require a "yes" vote from two-thirds of each house to pass. "We would not be forgotten again", said Gray. Supporters say the tax is necessary for repairing the state's aging roadways. Steve Glazer of Orinda remained opposed despite public lobbying by Gov. "They just don't want to be associated with the bill because it has money in it". (more...)
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