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Melania Trump gives Donald cheeky reminder during anthem
- April 18, 2017
US President Donald Trump hailed the strength of America as thousands of children enjoyed the time-honoured tradition of rolling hard-boiled eggs across the manicured lawn in his back garden. " We will be stronger and bigger and better as a nation than ever before, and we are right on track", Trump said before blowing the whistle to start the race. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
US President Donald Trump hailed the strength of America as thousands of children enjoyed the time-honoured tradition of rolling hard-boiled eggs across the manicured lawn in his back garden. " We will be stronger and bigger and better as a nation than ever before, and we are right on track", Trump said before blowing the whistle to start the race. (more...)
Hillary Clinton to President Barack Obama: 'I'm sorry'
- April 18, 2017
Extracts from the book appeared in a review published in the Washington Post , and reveal that Mr Obama told Mrs Clinton when it was time to concede to Mr Trump. The calls from President Obama started after Wisconsin was called for Donald Trump. Just minutes before that somber apology, Clinton had made another regretful phone call to the man who once labeled her a "nasty woman". (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Extracts from the book appeared in a review published in the Washington Post , and reveal that Mr Obama told Mrs Clinton when it was time to concede to Mr Trump. The calls from President Obama started after Wisconsin was called for Donald Trump. Just minutes before that somber apology, Clinton had made another regretful phone call to the man who once labeled her a "nasty woman". (more...)
Arkansas seeks to carry out 1 of 2 first executions
- April 18, 2017
Davis had been served a last meal of fried chicken, rolls, beans, mashed potatoes and strawberry cake hours earlier, and witnesses were being moved toward the execution chamber when the Supreme Court ruled. The state was still moving forward with plans to conduct the Monday night executions in the event that all stays were lifted. Originally, Arkansas had hoped to execute eight men before the state's supply of midazolam expires at the end of the month, but only seven are still eligible for ... (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Davis had been served a last meal of fried chicken, rolls, beans, mashed potatoes and strawberry cake hours earlier, and witnesses were being moved toward the execution chamber when the Supreme Court ruled. The state was still moving forward with plans to conduct the Monday night executions in the event that all stays were lifted. Originally, Arkansas had hoped to execute eight men before the state's supply of midazolam expires at the end of the month, but only seven are still eligible for ... (more...)
Storm that killed two pushes into Middle Tennessee
- April 18, 2017
The storm began moving into SC from the west in the early afternoon. Jacqueline Williams, 52, was running a newspaper delivery route when her auto slid off a road into a creek in her hometown of Florence before dawn Monday, authorities said. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
The storm began moving into SC from the west in the early afternoon. Jacqueline Williams, 52, was running a newspaper delivery route when her auto slid off a road into a creek in her hometown of Florence before dawn Monday, authorities said. (more...)
President Trump: North Korea's Kim Jong Un Has 'Gotta Behave'
- April 18, 2017
On Monday, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence traveled to the Demilitarized Zone dividing the Koreas and warned Pyongyang that "the era of strategic patience is over". Kim stressed that U.S. At the DMZ, there are several doors that makes the South Koreans anxious. The vice president told of his father, 2nd Lt. Edward Pence, who fought in combat in the Korean War with the 45th Infantry Division. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
On Monday, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence traveled to the Demilitarized Zone dividing the Koreas and warned Pyongyang that "the era of strategic patience is over". Kim stressed that U.S. At the DMZ, there are several doors that makes the South Koreans anxious. The vice president told of his father, 2nd Lt. Edward Pence, who fought in combat in the Korean War with the 45th Infantry Division. (more...)
India, Australia to boost collaboration in skill development
- April 18, 2017
Turnbull, who is on his first visit to India , will be accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday. Earlier yesterday, both the Prime Minister hosted a joint press conference, where PM Modi had praised the Australian PM saying that his visit gave both the countries to shape new priorities in the strategic partnerships between India and Australia. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Turnbull, who is on his first visit to India , will be accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday. Earlier yesterday, both the Prime Minister hosted a joint press conference, where PM Modi had praised the Australian PM saying that his visit gave both the countries to shape new priorities in the strategic partnerships between India and Australia. (more...)
White House says Trump won't release his 2016 taxes, either
- April 18, 2017
They showed Trump paid $38 million in taxes on more than $150 million in income. Nearly all major presidential candidates since the 1970s have released their tax returns, but Trump did not do so, saying he would when his audit ended. And he had previously suggested that the ex-businessman could offer those returns to the public on Tax Day. Asked in a later exchange if we can assume Trump will never release his returns, Spicer said he would "get back to you on that". (more...)
- April 18, 2017
They showed Trump paid $38 million in taxes on more than $150 million in income. Nearly all major presidential candidates since the 1970s have released their tax returns, but Trump did not do so, saying he would when his audit ended. And he had previously suggested that the ex-businessman could offer those returns to the public on Tax Day. Asked in a later exchange if we can assume Trump will never release his returns, Spicer said he would "get back to you on that". (more...)
Lynn, Cardinals end 3-game losing skid, edge Pirates 2-1
- April 18, 2017
He pitched seven shutout innings. "You wanna be known as the stopper", Lynn said. "And now we can go, and hopefully that will breed into the next start and so on and we can find a rhythm here". Against Cincinnati last Wednesday, Nova gave up four runs (three earned) over six innings in a 9-2 loss. The Pirates, who had been on a four-game slide, posted 18 runs while sweeping a three-game set against the Cubs in Chicago over the weekend as former National League MVP Andrew McCutchen continues ... (more...)
- April 18, 2017
He pitched seven shutout innings. "You wanna be known as the stopper", Lynn said. "And now we can go, and hopefully that will breed into the next start and so on and we can find a rhythm here". Against Cincinnati last Wednesday, Nova gave up four runs (three earned) over six innings in a 9-2 loss. The Pirates, who had been on a four-game slide, posted 18 runs while sweeping a three-game set against the Cubs in Chicago over the weekend as former National League MVP Andrew McCutchen continues ... (more...)
Kerry 'absolutely supportive' of Trump's Syria strike
- April 18, 2017
US President Donald Trump was complimenting the wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping over a steak dinner on Thursday (Friday NZT) as his military prepared to fire dozens of cruise missiles into Syria. bombarded a Syrian air base to "send a message" to the Assad regime. Russian Federation accused the US of bombing the airfield to divert attention from Iraq, where a March airstrike by the USA -led global coalition killed about 150 civilians in Mosul. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
US President Donald Trump was complimenting the wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping over a steak dinner on Thursday (Friday NZT) as his military prepared to fire dozens of cruise missiles into Syria. bombarded a Syrian air base to "send a message" to the Assad regime. Russian Federation accused the US of bombing the airfield to divert attention from Iraq, where a March airstrike by the USA -led global coalition killed about 150 civilians in Mosul. (more...)
North Korean official: 'Reckless' US creating situation for nuclear war
- April 18, 2017
On Monday, US Vice President Mike Pence used a visit to Panmunjom, the heavily militarized border between the two Koreas Monday, to declare "all options are on the table" in dealing with Pyongyang , the day after the North's latest failed missile test. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
On Monday, US Vice President Mike Pence used a visit to Panmunjom, the heavily militarized border between the two Koreas Monday, to declare "all options are on the table" in dealing with Pyongyang , the day after the North's latest failed missile test. (more...)
Ousted South Korean President Park Geun-hye Is Formally Indicted
- April 18, 2017
Park, 65, was impeached in December, officially stripped of power in March and has been in a detention facility near Seoul since being arrested last month on allegations that she extorted from businesses, took bribes and committed other wrongdoing, all in collaboration with a longtime confidante. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Park, 65, was impeached in December, officially stripped of power in March and has been in a detention facility near Seoul since being arrested last month on allegations that she extorted from businesses, took bribes and committed other wrongdoing, all in collaboration with a longtime confidante. (more...)
Italy receives migrants after Mediterranean rescue ops
- April 18, 2017
More than 1,400 of those rescued were saved by European border and coast guard agency Frontex, which said it was involved in 13 search-and-rescue operations over Easter weekend. Since in the early hours of Saturday 15th April, MOAS has been involved in the ongoing rescue and assistance of 9 boats, containing an estimated 1,500-1,800 children, women and men between them. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
More than 1,400 of those rescued were saved by European border and coast guard agency Frontex, which said it was involved in 13 search-and-rescue operations over Easter weekend. Since in the early hours of Saturday 15th April, MOAS has been involved in the ongoing rescue and assistance of 9 boats, containing an estimated 1,500-1,800 children, women and men between them. (more...)
Sean Spicer: I've let the president down
- April 18, 2017
He followed that up by telling reporters that Hitler brought Jews "into the Holocaust center ", but he "was not using the gas on his own people in the same way that Assad is doing", referring to the Syrian dictator. "On both a personal level and a professional level that will definitely go down as not a very good day in my history", he added. "On Passover no less, Sean Spicer has engaged in Holocaust denial, the most offensive form of fake news imaginable, by denying Hitler gassed millions ... (more...)
- April 18, 2017
He followed that up by telling reporters that Hitler brought Jews "into the Holocaust center ", but he "was not using the gas on his own people in the same way that Assad is doing", referring to the Syrian dictator. "On both a personal level and a professional level that will definitely go down as not a very good day in my history", he added. "On Passover no less, Sean Spicer has engaged in Holocaust denial, the most offensive form of fake news imaginable, by denying Hitler gassed millions ... (more...)
Trumps celebrate Easter Egg Roll at White House
- April 18, 2017
It began a long time ago, 1878", President Trump said. The president later walked the rope line to greet families. Last year, for example, about 36,000 people attended. That may disappoint those who salivate at any possibility of a Trump screwup, but as important as the Easter Egg roll is for the White House's social calendar, any unforced errors committed during it aren't terribly severe. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
It began a long time ago, 1878", President Trump said. The president later walked the rope line to greet families. Last year, for example, about 36,000 people attended. That may disappoint those who salivate at any possibility of a Trump screwup, but as important as the Easter Egg roll is for the White House's social calendar, any unforced errors committed during it aren't terribly severe. (more...)
9-year-old injured in San Bernardino elementary school shooting 'recovering well'
- April 18, 2017
Before turning the gun on himself, Cedric Anderson took the lives of his estranged wife Karen Elaine Smith, 53, and Jonathan Martinez, 8, and he sent 9-year-old Nolan Brandy to the hospital for five days. The school will remain closed until Monday, the school district's superintendent said. "We have an active shooter at North Park Elementary", an unidentified woman at North Park said. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Before turning the gun on himself, Cedric Anderson took the lives of his estranged wife Karen Elaine Smith, 53, and Jonathan Martinez, 8, and he sent 9-year-old Nolan Brandy to the hospital for five days. The school will remain closed until Monday, the school district's superintendent said. "We have an active shooter at North Park Elementary", an unidentified woman at North Park said. (more...)
Ellen rips United a new one over recent passenger controversies
- April 18, 2017
The officer responds, "Well, we'll have to drag you". A newly discovered clip of Dao performing "Come Together" in 2013 shows a lighter side to a physician who was originally profiled as a poker-loving doc once convicted of trading pills for sex after being booted from his Chicago-to-Louisville flight last weekend. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
The officer responds, "Well, we'll have to drag you". A newly discovered clip of Dao performing "Come Together" in 2013 shows a lighter side to a physician who was originally profiled as a poker-loving doc once convicted of trading pills for sex after being booted from his Chicago-to-Louisville flight last weekend. (more...)
Trump tells Abe US to boost military capabilities to counter North Korea
- April 18, 2017
President of the think tank, Ralph Cossa said they were expecting the nuclear test to coincide with the Trump-Xi summit. The letters read on top left " North Korea fired a ballistic missile". The European Union has rolled out additional sanctions on North Korea , aimed at punishing Pyongyang for actions that pose a grave threat to global peace and security. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
President of the think tank, Ralph Cossa said they were expecting the nuclear test to coincide with the Trump-Xi summit. The letters read on top left " North Korea fired a ballistic missile". The European Union has rolled out additional sanctions on North Korea , aimed at punishing Pyongyang for actions that pose a grave threat to global peace and security. (more...)
Merkel urges 'respectful dialogue' in Turkey after referendum
- April 18, 2017
In 2011, he took over as the country's president - a position that was supposed to be primarily ceremonial but that Erdoğan has exploited to extend his rule. Another referendum on restoring the death penalty is high on the agenda. Relations with Europe were strained during the referendum campaign when Germany and the Netherlands barred Turkish ministers from holding rallies. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
In 2011, he took over as the country's president - a position that was supposed to be primarily ceremonial but that Erdoğan has exploited to extend his rule. Another referendum on restoring the death penalty is high on the agenda. Relations with Europe were strained during the referendum campaign when Germany and the Netherlands barred Turkish ministers from holding rallies. (more...)
US and Russia at 'low point' after no breakthrough in Moscow
- April 18, 2017
The Kremlin had previously declined to confirm Putin would meet Tillerson, reflecting the renewed tension. He said U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is considering the request. Activists including the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said buses carrying rebels began leaving the rebel-held towns Madaya and Zabadani near Damascus on Friday morning in the first phase of the deal, which will also see the evacuation of residents from two pro-government Shiite villages in ... (more...)
- April 18, 2017
The Kremlin had previously declined to confirm Putin would meet Tillerson, reflecting the renewed tension. He said U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is considering the request. Activists including the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said buses carrying rebels began leaving the rebel-held towns Madaya and Zabadani near Damascus on Friday morning in the first phase of the deal, which will also see the evacuation of residents from two pro-government Shiite villages in ... (more...)
North Korea missile test fails before Pence visit
- April 18, 2017
McMaster said Trump had directed U.S. military, diplomatic and intelligence officials to provide him with options - in concertation with regional allies including China - that could be used "if the North Korea regime refuses to denuclearize". (more...)
- April 18, 2017
McMaster said Trump had directed U.S. military, diplomatic and intelligence officials to provide him with options - in concertation with regional allies including China - that could be used "if the North Korea regime refuses to denuclearize". (more...)
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