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Russian Federation and Iran affirm commitment to Assad
- April 18, 2017
Tehran is Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's main regional ally and has provided military and economic support for his fight against rebel groups and Islamic State militants. "We do not seek to impose our way of life on anyone", Mr. Trump said then. "I think it probably was partially to blame" for the attack, McCain told " Face the Nation ". (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Tehran is Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's main regional ally and has provided military and economic support for his fight against rebel groups and Islamic State militants. "We do not seek to impose our way of life on anyone", Mr. Trump said then. "I think it probably was partially to blame" for the attack, McCain told " Face the Nation ". (more...)
Tension escalates after Pence's strong warning to N Korea
- April 18, 2017
During the press conference in Seoul , Pence cautioned North Korea "not to test" the resolve or strength of the US, and noted that "all options" were on the table. "It is on a path to achieving nuclear weapons capability". Trump has insisted this will not happen and has stepped up pressure on North Korea, sending a navy strike group towards the Korean Peninsula. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
During the press conference in Seoul , Pence cautioned North Korea "not to test" the resolve or strength of the US, and noted that "all options" were on the table. "It is on a path to achieving nuclear weapons capability". Trump has insisted this will not happen and has stepped up pressure on North Korea, sending a navy strike group towards the Korean Peninsula. (more...)
No motive known for Cleveland shooting
- April 18, 2017
Collins, File). The elderly man who was shot in the video was apparently a random victim, police said. Stephens claimed to have killed upwards of a dozen people. He blamed her for what was about to happen. Authorities said that they were assuming he was still with his vehicle more than 24 hours after the murder. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Collins, File). The elderly man who was shot in the video was apparently a random victim, police said. Stephens claimed to have killed upwards of a dozen people. He blamed her for what was about to happen. Authorities said that they were assuming he was still with his vehicle more than 24 hours after the murder. (more...)
North Korea warns against US 'hysteria' as it marks founder's birth
- April 18, 2017
South Korea has a spotty record of tracking developments in North Korea, as information about the secretive, authoritarian state is often impossible to confirm. president Donald Trump deploying an aircraft carrier battle group to the region. Analysts warn that even failed missile launches provide valuable knowledge to North Korea as it tries to build its weapons program. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
South Korea has a spotty record of tracking developments in North Korea, as information about the secretive, authoritarian state is often impossible to confirm. president Donald Trump deploying an aircraft carrier battle group to the region. Analysts warn that even failed missile launches provide valuable knowledge to North Korea as it tries to build its weapons program. (more...)
Trump attacks lead Democrat in Georgia congressional race
- April 18, 2017
The survey also found that 55 percent of Republicans and Republican leaners said that congressional Republicans are not obligated to support Trump's policies on areas in which they disagree with him, while 43 percent said they do they have an obligation to support Trump's policies since he is a Republican. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
The survey also found that 55 percent of Republicans and Republican leaners said that congressional Republicans are not obligated to support Trump's policies on areas in which they disagree with him, while 43 percent said they do they have an obligation to support Trump's policies since he is a Republican. (more...)
Melania nudges Trump to raise hand during national anthem
- April 18, 2017
Seven-year-old Johnny Wilmer of Arlington, Va., said his egg-rolling effort ended with a second-place finish. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcomed thousands to the White House Monday for the annual Easter Egg Roll - the first ever for the Trump family. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Seven-year-old Johnny Wilmer of Arlington, Va., said his egg-rolling effort ended with a second-place finish. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcomed thousands to the White House Monday for the annual Easter Egg Roll - the first ever for the Trump family. (more...)
Vettel triumphs in Bahrain as Hamilton pays penalty
- April 18, 2017
Mr. Vettel took the checkered flag at the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), almost 7secs ahead of Lewis Hamilton taking his 2nd victory of the season and the lead in the F1 Drivers' Championship. Then Ferrari blinked first and pitted Vettel with Bottas, who led the opening phase of the race, slowing up the chasing pack. Better days were had by both the Haas F1 Team - Romain Grosjean steered his way to eight place - and Renault's Nico Hulkenberg who bagged his first points finish of the ... (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Mr. Vettel took the checkered flag at the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), almost 7secs ahead of Lewis Hamilton taking his 2nd victory of the season and the lead in the F1 Drivers' Championship. Then Ferrari blinked first and pitted Vettel with Bottas, who led the opening phase of the race, slowing up the chasing pack. Better days were had by both the Haas F1 Team - Romain Grosjean steered his way to eight place - and Renault's Nico Hulkenberg who bagged his first points finish of the ... (more...)
Fugitive ex-governor of Mexican state of Veracruz detained
- April 18, 2017
He is wanted on suspicion of money laundering and organized crime, and prosecutors directed the Foreign Relations Department to request Duarte's extradition via its Guatemalan counterpart, the office said. Meanwhile, César Duarte Jáquez, former governor of Chihuahua state and along with both others, a member of the Revolution Party (PRI), is wanted on suspicion of corruption. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
He is wanted on suspicion of money laundering and organized crime, and prosecutors directed the Foreign Relations Department to request Duarte's extradition via its Guatemalan counterpart, the office said. Meanwhile, César Duarte Jáquez, former governor of Chihuahua state and along with both others, a member of the Revolution Party (PRI), is wanted on suspicion of corruption. (more...)
'Fun'-filled time during Easter egg hunt
- April 18, 2017
Attendees are asked to bring their own eating utensils and beverages as well as a dish to share. After the egg hunt, he then treated to grilled hot dogs, hot links, bratwurst and chicken which had been grilling to perfection for much of the day. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Attendees are asked to bring their own eating utensils and beverages as well as a dish to share. After the egg hunt, he then treated to grilled hot dogs, hot links, bratwurst and chicken which had been grilling to perfection for much of the day. (more...)
Trump welcomes 21000 to his first Easter Egg Roll
- April 18, 2017
The president introduced her, saying "We will be stronger and bigger and better as a nation than ever before". The White House on Monday hosted the 139th annual Easter Egg Roll, which was expected to include some 18,000 (wooden) eggs and at least 21,000 guests on the South Lawn. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
The president introduced her, saying "We will be stronger and bigger and better as a nation than ever before". The White House on Monday hosted the 139th annual Easter Egg Roll, which was expected to include some 18,000 (wooden) eggs and at least 21,000 guests on the South Lawn. (more...)
Students return to California school a week after shooting
- April 18, 2017
A gunman opened fire Monday at North Park Elementary School in San Bernardino , in what authorities described as a murder-suicide. He and the boy who died were standing near their special-education teacher, Karen Smith. Anderson, 53, walked into the classroom and opened fire without saying a word, San Bernardino police Chief Jarrod Burguan said. "One of our teachers got shot in the classroom", the caller says. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
A gunman opened fire Monday at North Park Elementary School in San Bernardino , in what authorities described as a murder-suicide. He and the boy who died were standing near their special-education teacher, Karen Smith. Anderson, 53, walked into the classroom and opened fire without saying a word, San Bernardino police Chief Jarrod Burguan said. "One of our teachers got shot in the classroom", the caller says. (more...)
California police seek more suspects after violent rallies
- April 18, 2017
Berkeley police reports several prohibited items were removed from the park. Berkeley police were forced to call in Alameda County sheriff's deputies for backup as rocks and bottles were launched at officers and many were assaulted, according to Twitter. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Berkeley police reports several prohibited items were removed from the park. Berkeley police were forced to call in Alameda County sheriff's deputies for backup as rocks and bottles were launched at officers and many were assaulted, according to Twitter. (more...)
North Korea will 'test missiles weekly', senior official says
- April 18, 2017
Ryong said the U.S.is pushing the situation in the Korean Peninsula to the brink of war and created a unsafe situation where "nuclear war may break out at any moment". "That's just something he believes has not served us well in the past", Spicer said. "Let me assure you that under President Trump's leadership our resolve has never been stronger, our commitment to this historic alliance with the courageous people of South Korea has never been stronger and with your help and God's help ... (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Ryong said the U.S.is pushing the situation in the Korean Peninsula to the brink of war and created a unsafe situation where "nuclear war may break out at any moment". "That's just something he believes has not served us well in the past", Spicer said. "Let me assure you that under President Trump's leadership our resolve has never been stronger, our commitment to this historic alliance with the courageous people of South Korea has never been stronger and with your help and God's help ... (more...)
Turkey vote campaign conducted on 'unlevel playing field' - OECE, PACE
- April 18, 2017
Returns broadcast by state-run news agency Anadolu showed that with nearly all the votes counted, the "Yes" vote, in favor of the sweeping changes, had about 51.3 percent compared to 48.7 percent for the "No" vote. How will the changes be rolled out? Along similar lines, Mehmet Simsek, deputy prime minister for economy, in an interview on a private TV channel emphasized that "necessary structural reforms" would be "strongly implemented in the medium-run". (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Returns broadcast by state-run news agency Anadolu showed that with nearly all the votes counted, the "Yes" vote, in favor of the sweeping changes, had about 51.3 percent compared to 48.7 percent for the "No" vote. How will the changes be rolled out? Along similar lines, Mehmet Simsek, deputy prime minister for economy, in an interview on a private TV channel emphasized that "necessary structural reforms" would be "strongly implemented in the medium-run". (more...)
Theresa May Calls General Election
- April 18, 2017
May could call an early election . British Prime Minister Theresa May speaks to the media outside 10 Downing Street in central London on April 18, 2017. May is seeking a stronger mandate as she negotiates Britain's exit from the European Union. Caroline Lucas, co-leader of the Green Party, said: "Britain is at a crossroads - and today's announcement means that people are rightly given a say over the direction this country is going to take". (more...)
- April 18, 2017
May could call an early election . British Prime Minister Theresa May speaks to the media outside 10 Downing Street in central London on April 18, 2017. May is seeking a stronger mandate as she negotiates Britain's exit from the European Union. Caroline Lucas, co-leader of the Green Party, said: "Britain is at a crossroads - and today's announcement means that people are rightly given a say over the direction this country is going to take". (more...)
Arkansas Supreme Court court halts two executions
- April 18, 2017
The court voted 4-3 to stay the executions of Don Davis and Bruce Ward . The supreme court granted stays of execution for Don Davis and Bruce Ward, meaning no executions will take place on Monday. Davis is on death row for the 1990 shooting death of Jane Daniel. The woman was killed in her home after Davis broke in and shot her with a.44-caliber revolver he found there. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
The court voted 4-3 to stay the executions of Don Davis and Bruce Ward . The supreme court granted stays of execution for Don Davis and Bruce Ward, meaning no executions will take place on Monday. Davis is on death row for the 1990 shooting death of Jane Daniel. The woman was killed in her home after Davis broke in and shot her with a.44-caliber revolver he found there. (more...)
Trump signs law allowing states to defund Planned Parenthood
- April 18, 2017
State courts have ruled against restrictions on Medicaid reimbursements for non-abortion related family planning services to health care providers like Planned Parenthood. The rule tossed out by Trump required state and local governments to distribute federal dollars for family-planning services, including contraception, sexually transmitted diseases, fertility, pregnancy care, and breast and cervical cancer screening, to qualified health providers, irrespective of whether the providers also ... (more...)
- April 18, 2017
State courts have ruled against restrictions on Medicaid reimbursements for non-abortion related family planning services to health care providers like Planned Parenthood. The rule tossed out by Trump required state and local governments to distribute federal dollars for family-planning services, including contraception, sexually transmitted diseases, fertility, pregnancy care, and breast and cervical cancer screening, to qualified health providers, irrespective of whether the providers also ... (more...)
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley resigns
- April 18, 2017
State law says major contributions should be reported within a few days. House Speaker Mac McCutcheon (R-Capshaw) issued a statement Monday afternoon stating he will pray for the former and incoming Governor, and Bentley's resignation will give the legislature the opportunity to once again fully focus on "real problems facing our state". (more...)
- April 18, 2017
State law says major contributions should be reported within a few days. House Speaker Mac McCutcheon (R-Capshaw) issued a statement Monday afternoon stating he will pray for the former and incoming Governor, and Bentley's resignation will give the legislature the opportunity to once again fully focus on "real problems facing our state". (more...)
United passenger threatened with handcuffs to make room for "higher-priority" traveler
- April 18, 2017
Lawyers for the passenger, identified as Dr. David Dao, have filed papers with the IL state court requesting that United Airlines and the City of Chicago , which operates the airport, preserve all documents and evidence related to flight 3411, including cockpit voice recordings, passenger manifests, crew lists, video recordings and any other materials related to the flight, in which their client was forcibly removed by airport law enforcement officials and injured while being dragged down ... (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Lawyers for the passenger, identified as Dr. David Dao, have filed papers with the IL state court requesting that United Airlines and the City of Chicago , which operates the airport, preserve all documents and evidence related to flight 3411, including cockpit voice recordings, passenger manifests, crew lists, video recordings and any other materials related to the flight, in which their client was forcibly removed by airport law enforcement officials and injured while being dragged down ... (more...)
Arkansas clears 2 major legal hurdles to execution plan
- April 18, 2017
The state's supreme court added more fuel to the fire on Monday when it ordered a circuit judge in Pulaski County to be barred from hearing any further death penalty cases. The court also referred Griffen to the state Judicial Discipline and Disability Commission to consider whether he violated the code of conduct for judges. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
The state's supreme court added more fuel to the fire on Monday when it ordered a circuit judge in Pulaski County to be barred from hearing any further death penalty cases. The court also referred Griffen to the state Judicial Discipline and Disability Commission to consider whether he violated the code of conduct for judges. (more...)
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