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Disney Shows Off Star Wars Land and Good God It's Awesome
- April 18, 2017
Disney has said the Star Wars lands will be the largest single-themed land expansions at its Florida and California resorts. "It's a new place". So what exactly does "being in the story" means? Then, if you go into a restaurant or bar, a character may ask you to perform a task depending on those decisions, or a bounty hunter could get on your trail. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Disney has said the Star Wars lands will be the largest single-themed land expansions at its Florida and California resorts. "It's a new place". So what exactly does "being in the story" means? Then, if you go into a restaurant or bar, a character may ask you to perform a task depending on those decisions, or a bounty hunter could get on your trail. (more...)
Kenyans Kirui, Kiplagat win Boston Marathon; good day for US
- April 18, 2017
Edna Kiplagat won the women's race to complete the Kenyan sweep. Rose Chelimo, a Kenyan-born Bahraini runner, placed second. It was a breakthrough race for the 24-year-old-in his Boston Marathon debut, Kirui captured his first career marathon victory. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Edna Kiplagat won the women's race to complete the Kenyan sweep. Rose Chelimo, a Kenyan-born Bahraini runner, placed second. It was a breakthrough race for the 24-year-old-in his Boston Marathon debut, Kirui captured his first career marathon victory. (more...)
May lobbies for Saudi Aramco listing
- April 18, 2017
Saudi Arabia has bought more than Dollars 5 billion (4.7 billion euros) worth of arms from the United States and Britain since then, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute think tank says. The countries, she said, were "important for us in terms of security, they are importance for us in terms of defence and yes, in terms of trade". Saudi Arabia is preparing to list less than 5 percent of Aramco next year in what could be the largest flotation in history. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Saudi Arabia has bought more than Dollars 5 billion (4.7 billion euros) worth of arms from the United States and Britain since then, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute think tank says. The countries, she said, were "important for us in terms of security, they are importance for us in terms of defence and yes, in terms of trade". Saudi Arabia is preparing to list less than 5 percent of Aramco next year in what could be the largest flotation in history. (more...)
Is North Korea really capable of starting third world war?
- April 18, 2017
In a test launch in August a year ago, the missile flew 500km and crashed into waters near Japan. The administration's immediate emphasis, the officials said, will be on increasing pressure on Pyongyang with the help of Beijing. An unidentified rocket is displayed during a military parade marking the 105th anniversary of the birth of late North Korean leader Kim Il-Sung in Pyongyang on April 15, 2017. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
In a test launch in August a year ago, the missile flew 500km and crashed into waters near Japan. The administration's immediate emphasis, the officials said, will be on increasing pressure on Pyongyang with the help of Beijing. An unidentified rocket is displayed during a military parade marking the 105th anniversary of the birth of late North Korean leader Kim Il-Sung in Pyongyang on April 15, 2017. (more...)
Spicer clarifies his initial statement that Hitler didn't use chemical weapons
- April 18, 2017
White House press secretary Sean Spicer apologized on Tuesday, after his comment that Adolf Hitler "didn't even sink to using chemical weapons" during World War II. "For that I apologise, it was a mistake to do that..." Asked to clarify his remarks, Trump's press secretary added: " I think when you come to sarin gas, he was not using the gas on his own people the same way that Assad is doing ". (more...)
- April 18, 2017
White House press secretary Sean Spicer apologized on Tuesday, after his comment that Adolf Hitler "didn't even sink to using chemical weapons" during World War II. "For that I apologise, it was a mistake to do that..." Asked to clarify his remarks, Trump's press secretary added: " I think when you come to sarin gas, he was not using the gas on his own people the same way that Assad is doing ". (more...)
US VP Pence arrives in Japan to focus on trade
- April 18, 2017
The US Navy this month struck a Syrian airfield with 59 Tomahawk missiles after a chemical weapons attack. Both attacks are regarded as statements to America's enemies. At Monday's Easter Egg roll at the White House, Trump simply said North Korea needs "to behave". South Korea hosts 28,500 US troops to counter the threat from the North. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
The US Navy this month struck a Syrian airfield with 59 Tomahawk missiles after a chemical weapons attack. Both attacks are regarded as statements to America's enemies. At Monday's Easter Egg roll at the White House, Trump simply said North Korea needs "to behave". South Korea hosts 28,500 US troops to counter the threat from the North. (more...)
Trump Says North Korea Has 'Gotta Behave'
- April 18, 2017
The vice president made remarks to reporters inside the hall, calling the unique border area "the historic frontier of freedom" as he looked out through glass doors onto the blue buildings straddling the demarcation line that divides the peninsula. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
The vice president made remarks to reporters inside the hall, calling the unique border area "the historic frontier of freedom" as he looked out through glass doors onto the blue buildings straddling the demarcation line that divides the peninsula. (more...)
PM asks BJP to reach out to poor Muslims
- April 18, 2017
Naidu was also upbeat on the party's performance in West Bengal. "People say the BJP's golden era has come". Modi's growing stature and popularity is key to the nationwide saffron surge and at a time when the party is trying to 'conquer unconquered territories in South India to eastern coast to some states in Northeast region'. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Naidu was also upbeat on the party's performance in West Bengal. "People say the BJP's golden era has come". Modi's growing stature and popularity is key to the nationwide saffron surge and at a time when the party is trying to 'conquer unconquered territories in South India to eastern coast to some states in Northeast region'. (more...)
Iran backing Syria's 'war against terrorism'
- April 18, 2017
Two days earlier, Trump ordered the launch of 59 Tomahawk cruise missiles against the airbase from US Navy ships based in the Eastern Mediterranean. But Sir Michael said the launching of nearly 60 missiles at the regime airbase from which the attack is said to have originated would now make future incidents less likely. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Two days earlier, Trump ordered the launch of 59 Tomahawk cruise missiles against the airbase from US Navy ships based in the Eastern Mediterranean. But Sir Michael said the launching of nearly 60 missiles at the regime airbase from which the attack is said to have originated would now make future incidents less likely. (more...)
North Korea accuses U.S. of creating situation for nuclear war
- April 18, 2017
Pence on Monday had traveled to the tense zone dividing North and South Korea, where he warned North Korea's leaders that after years of testing the US and South Korea with its nuclear ambitions, "the era of strategic patience is over". No one in South Korea really wants to go to war with the North, Kim adds. First-quarter results from USA companies will draw investors' attention as reporting picks up this week. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Pence on Monday had traveled to the tense zone dividing North and South Korea, where he warned North Korea's leaders that after years of testing the US and South Korea with its nuclear ambitions, "the era of strategic patience is over". No one in South Korea really wants to go to war with the North, Kim adds. First-quarter results from USA companies will draw investors' attention as reporting picks up this week. (more...)
Four Homer Glen-Lockport Area Runners Finish Boston Marathon
- April 18, 2017
He ran Monday wearing a white cap given to him by two-time Boston victor Joan Benoit in the hotel lobby that morning. Take nothing away from [Kirui], he ran a heck of a race and I just didn't have it in those last two or three miles. "That's one reason by Jock Semple and I became the best of friends", Switzer said today. Earlier, 17-time Paralympic medalist Tatyana McFadden finished fourth in the wheelchair division, weeks after surgeries for blood clots. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
He ran Monday wearing a white cap given to him by two-time Boston victor Joan Benoit in the hotel lobby that morning. Take nothing away from [Kirui], he ran a heck of a race and I just didn't have it in those last two or three miles. "That's one reason by Jock Semple and I became the best of friends", Switzer said today. Earlier, 17-time Paralympic medalist Tatyana McFadden finished fourth in the wheelchair division, weeks after surgeries for blood clots. (more...)
Pence, headed to Japan, turns focus to trade with key ally
- April 18, 2017
Commerce, Treasury, State and Agriculture Departments, as well as the U.S. Trade Representative, the adviser said. -South Korea free trade agreement began and there are too many barriers for USA businesses in the country. It is the top USA state for per-capita foreign direct investment from Japan, including higher-technology and better-paying manufacturing jobs, said Victor Smith, Pence's commerce secretary when he led the state. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Commerce, Treasury, State and Agriculture Departments, as well as the U.S. Trade Representative, the adviser said. -South Korea free trade agreement began and there are too many barriers for USA businesses in the country. It is the top USA state for per-capita foreign direct investment from Japan, including higher-technology and better-paying manufacturing jobs, said Victor Smith, Pence's commerce secretary when he led the state. (more...)
On eve of election campaign, BC parties focus on pocketbook issues
- April 18, 2017
Asked to explain the prediction that B.C. could be downgraded by to AA lending status, De Jong added: "This represents the first example of a decision, if taken by an NDP government that would lead to a credit downgrade". Clark delivered her party's platform at Mobify, a Vancouver-based software company. New Westminster Mayor Jonathan Cote says those plans might be popular with saving drivers money, but it won't help congestion on major roads. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Asked to explain the prediction that B.C. could be downgraded by to AA lending status, De Jong added: "This represents the first example of a decision, if taken by an NDP government that would lead to a credit downgrade". Clark delivered her party's platform at Mobify, a Vancouver-based software company. New Westminster Mayor Jonathan Cote says those plans might be popular with saving drivers money, but it won't help congestion on major roads. (more...)
Manhunt for Cleveland Murderer Continues
- April 18, 2017
That's what he was doing Sunday in Cleveland's Glenville neighborhood, a shopping bag in his hand. In the shooting video, Stephens told Godwin a woman's name and said, "She's the reason that this is about to happen to you". Since Facebook launched livestreaming, first with celebrities in late 2015 and then to the general public, there have been so many live suicides broadcast that the company chose to create a set of tools for users to flag them and alert law enforcement, a tacit ... (more...)
- April 18, 2017
That's what he was doing Sunday in Cleveland's Glenville neighborhood, a shopping bag in his hand. In the shooting video, Stephens told Godwin a woman's name and said, "She's the reason that this is about to happen to you". Since Facebook launched livestreaming, first with celebrities in late 2015 and then to the general public, there have been so many live suicides broadcast that the company chose to create a set of tools for users to flag them and alert law enforcement, a tacit ... (more...)
Trump downplays demands for personal tax details
- April 18, 2017
The Trump tax marches were launched by a single tweet, organizers said. Trump has repeatedly stated he will not release his tax returns as he is being audited by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The idea for the themed march came from law professor Jennifer Taub, who was angered when presidential adviser Kellyanne Conway said President Trump would not be releasing his tax returns because " people don't care ". (more...)
- April 18, 2017
The Trump tax marches were launched by a single tweet, organizers said. Trump has repeatedly stated he will not release his tax returns as he is being audited by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The idea for the themed march came from law professor Jennifer Taub, who was angered when presidential adviser Kellyanne Conway said President Trump would not be releasing his tax returns because " people don't care ". (more...)
Trump considers provocative new hostage strategy on health care
- April 18, 2017
Meanwhile, it's been reported that conservative House members and the Trump administration are discussing new ways to repeal and replace the law. So the only real change that's been made so far is that the IRS has said that they wouldn't send your return back if you didn't check that box saying whether or not you had health insurance. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Meanwhile, it's been reported that conservative House members and the Trump administration are discussing new ways to repeal and replace the law. So the only real change that's been made so far is that the IRS has said that they wouldn't send your return back if you didn't check that box saying whether or not you had health insurance. (more...)
European Union leaders urge Erdogan to show restraint post referendum victory
- April 18, 2017
That appeared short of the decisive victory for which he and the ruling AK Party had aggressively campaigned. The referendum, which consisted of 18 amendments to the country's constitution, primarily deals with the powers of the executive and legislative branches. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
That appeared short of the decisive victory for which he and the ruling AK Party had aggressively campaigned. The referendum, which consisted of 18 amendments to the country's constitution, primarily deals with the powers of the executive and legislative branches. (more...)
Dollar down, gold gains on global risks; US stocks inch up
- April 18, 2017
Uncertainties over Mr Trump's policy towards North Korea have been growing since the US Navy fired 59 Tomahawk missiles at a Syrian airfield on April 6. Treasury did not name China as a currency manipulator , avoiding an all-out confrontation on currencies between the world's two largest economies. U.S. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Uncertainties over Mr Trump's policy towards North Korea have been growing since the US Navy fired 59 Tomahawk missiles at a Syrian airfield on April 6. Treasury did not name China as a currency manipulator , avoiding an all-out confrontation on currencies between the world's two largest economies. U.S. (more...)
French mega-debate seeks to swing undecided voters
- April 18, 2017
I know it". After two hours of debate among the 11 presidential candidates on unemployment, immigration and relations with Europe, two far-left candidates took the gloves off and piled into Fillon and Le Pen over judicial investigations against them. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
I know it". After two hours of debate among the 11 presidential candidates on unemployment, immigration and relations with Europe, two far-left candidates took the gloves off and piled into Fillon and Le Pen over judicial investigations against them. (more...)
Pence makes surprise stop to demilitarised zone during Korea trip
- April 18, 2017
Citing the devastating cruise missile strikes on Syria, he emphasised that Trump was "clearly comfortable making tough decisions". Amid broader fears that North Korea may again test a nuclear bomb, the Pentagon said Sunday's missile launch was a failure, with the weapon blowing up nearly immediately after its early morning takeoff near Sinpo on North Korea's east coast. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Citing the devastating cruise missile strikes on Syria, he emphasised that Trump was "clearly comfortable making tough decisions". Amid broader fears that North Korea may again test a nuclear bomb, the Pentagon said Sunday's missile launch was a failure, with the weapon blowing up nearly immediately after its early morning takeoff near Sinpo on North Korea's east coast. (more...)
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