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Dozens of children dead in Syria evacuees bombing
- April 18, 2017
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack, which pro-Damascus media said was carried out by a suicide vehicle bomber. It applies to Foah and Kefraya, as well as rebel-held Madaya and Zabadani near Damascus. Opposition activists said plans to evacuate more than 3,000 Syrians as part of the deal had now been postponed. No one has claimed the attack, but both the Islamic State group and Al-Qaida affiliated Fatah - Al Sham Front have targeted civilians in government areas ... (more...)
- April 18, 2017
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack, which pro-Damascus media said was carried out by a suicide vehicle bomber. It applies to Foah and Kefraya, as well as rebel-held Madaya and Zabadani near Damascus. Opposition activists said plans to evacuate more than 3,000 Syrians as part of the deal had now been postponed. No one has claimed the attack, but both the Islamic State group and Al-Qaida affiliated Fatah - Al Sham Front have targeted civilians in government areas ... (more...)
Alaskan oil well leaking gas
- April 18, 2017
Well pressure was monitored through the night and excess pressure was bled off to keep it within a safe range. BP has previously seen a leak in the Alaska area as well. Employees on Friday morning discovered uncontrolled natural gas flowing from the top of a well house, a metal structure that looks like a large box over a well. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Well pressure was monitored through the night and excess pressure was bled off to keep it within a safe range. BP has previously seen a leak in the Alaska area as well. Employees on Friday morning discovered uncontrolled natural gas flowing from the top of a well house, a metal structure that looks like a large box over a well. (more...)
VP Pence On North Korea: Era Of "Strategic Patience" Over
- April 18, 2017
The new and inexperienced USA president has indicated he will not allow North Korea to develop an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of delivering a nuclear warhead to the western United States. That missile was being carried on a Musudan intermediate-range ballistic missile transporter, but was a different type of device, Schilling said. That is not yet known. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
The new and inexperienced USA president has indicated he will not allow North Korea to develop an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of delivering a nuclear warhead to the western United States. That missile was being carried on a Musudan intermediate-range ballistic missile transporter, but was a different type of device, Schilling said. That is not yet known. (more...)
'Serious safety implications': Facebook to review handling of videos after Cleveland killing
- April 18, 2017
A few minutes after that, he went live and confessed. Facebook vice president Justin Osofsky said the company was reviewing the procedure that users go through to report videos and other material that violates the social media platform's standards. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
A few minutes after that, he went live and confessed. Facebook vice president Justin Osofsky said the company was reviewing the procedure that users go through to report videos and other material that violates the social media platform's standards. (more...)
Arkansas inmates ask appeals court to review part of ruling
- April 18, 2017
The ruling comes a day after the state Supreme Court issued an emergency stay blocking the execution of inmate Bruce Ward, the first of seven inmates the state planned to execute between April 17 and April 27 in advance of its lethal injection drugs expiring at the end of April. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
The ruling comes a day after the state Supreme Court issued an emergency stay blocking the execution of inmate Bruce Ward, the first of seven inmates the state planned to execute between April 17 and April 27 in advance of its lethal injection drugs expiring at the end of April. (more...)
French far-right candidate Le Pen hardens tone on foreigners
- April 18, 2017
He gave no details, and it is unclear whether the attack could have targeted a campaign event. The men were arrested in the southern city of Marseille by agents from France's domestic intelligence agency. "We have never seen a four-way contest like this in the first round of a presidential election", Frederic Dabi of the Ifop polling institute told AFP. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
He gave no details, and it is unclear whether the attack could have targeted a campaign event. The men were arrested in the southern city of Marseille by agents from France's domestic intelligence agency. "We have never seen a four-way contest like this in the first round of a presidential election", Frederic Dabi of the Ifop polling institute told AFP. (more...)
Jury deliberating for 3rd day in ex-NFL star's murder trial
- April 18, 2017
Hernandez's lawyers told the jury that Hernandez's former friend, Alexander Bradley, shot the men during a dispute over a drug deal. Deliberations resumed Thursday morning. Sullivan said the judge's choice is troubling because the racial makeup of the jury is predominantly minorities. Sullivan added he thought choosing her as the forewoman prevented her from getting dismissed for an alternate. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Hernandez's lawyers told the jury that Hernandez's former friend, Alexander Bradley, shot the men during a dispute over a drug deal. Deliberations resumed Thursday morning. Sullivan said the judge's choice is troubling because the racial makeup of the jury is predominantly minorities. Sullivan added he thought choosing her as the forewoman prevented her from getting dismissed for an alternate. (more...)
Early UK election will not affect Brexit timetable -PM May's spokesman
- April 18, 2017
Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May speaks to the media outside her official residence of 10 Downing Street in London , Tuesday April 18, 2017 . Speaking in Downing Street , May said her government has delivered its mandate after the Brexit referendum, saying "there can be no turning back" and the government has a plan in place for negotiations on the UK's departure from the EU. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May speaks to the media outside her official residence of 10 Downing Street in London , Tuesday April 18, 2017 . Speaking in Downing Street , May said her government has delivered its mandate after the Brexit referendum, saying "there can be no turning back" and the government has a plan in place for negotiations on the UK's departure from the EU. (more...)
Bozak's OT goal gives Maple Leafs series lead over Capitals
- April 18, 2017
Auston Matthews and Nazem Kadri each had a goal and an assist, and William Nylander also scored for Toronto. Braden Holtby . It's not that Holtby has been bad , but he's getting outplayed by the Leafs' Frederik Andersen . The Maple Leafs have given the Washington Capitals a fight every game this series. Jake Gardiner would put the Leafs up 2-0 at the 9:44 mark to round out the Leafs scoring. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Auston Matthews and Nazem Kadri each had a goal and an assist, and William Nylander also scored for Toronto. Braden Holtby . It's not that Holtby has been bad , but he's getting outplayed by the Leafs' Frederik Andersen . The Maple Leafs have given the Washington Capitals a fight every game this series. Jake Gardiner would put the Leafs up 2-0 at the 9:44 mark to round out the Leafs scoring. (more...)
Federal Injunction Blocking Arkansas Executions Overturned
- April 18, 2017
The previous day, an Arkansas judge, responding to a lawsuit from two pharmaceutical companies, issued a temporary restraining order on the state's executions based on evidence the state may not have obtained Midazolam properly. Oklahoma clearly established that an indigent defendant is entitled to meaningful assistance from an expert who is independent of the prosecution", Scott Braden, an attorney for Ward and Davis, said in a statement sent to Reason. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
The previous day, an Arkansas judge, responding to a lawsuit from two pharmaceutical companies, issued a temporary restraining order on the state's executions based on evidence the state may not have obtained Midazolam properly. Oklahoma clearly established that an indigent defendant is entitled to meaningful assistance from an expert who is independent of the prosecution", Scott Braden, an attorney for Ward and Davis, said in a statement sent to Reason. (more...)
Turkish Opposition Deems Erdogan's 'Power Grab' Referendum 'Illegitimate' and 'Tyrannical'
- April 18, 2017
Erdogan belittled both domestic and foreign critics of the voting process, which culminated in a slim majority of Turks approving changes to 18 articles of the constitution that concentrate more power in his hands. But the head of Turkey's electoral body, Sadi Guven, said the unstamped ballot papers had been produced by the High Electoral Board and were valid. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Erdogan belittled both domestic and foreign critics of the voting process, which culminated in a slim majority of Turks approving changes to 18 articles of the constitution that concentrate more power in his hands. But the head of Turkey's electoral body, Sadi Guven, said the unstamped ballot papers had been produced by the High Electoral Board and were valid. (more...)
Arkansas vows to keep pushing for executions despite setback
- April 18, 2017
Local media outlets had tweeted photos and video of Griffen appearing to mimic an inmate strapped to a gurney at the demonstration. Attorneys for the eight were likely to appeal the federal appeals court ruling to the U.S. Earlier, Davis had his "last meal" at the Cummins Unit, where the execution chamber is located. The state Supreme Court voted 4-3 to grant stays for Davis and Ward. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Local media outlets had tweeted photos and video of Griffen appearing to mimic an inmate strapped to a gurney at the demonstration. Attorneys for the eight were likely to appeal the federal appeals court ruling to the U.S. Earlier, Davis had his "last meal" at the Cummins Unit, where the execution chamber is located. The state Supreme Court voted 4-3 to grant stays for Davis and Ward. (more...)
Facebook | Statement and Timeline of Stephens shooting
- April 18, 2017
Stephens said the name of a woman, whom Godwin didn't seem to recognize. Stephens claimed on social media to have killed up to 15 people, but law enforcement said they didn't have evidence to back up that claim. Facebook on Monday promised to review its process for users to report inappropriate content as the search continues for a man who is believed to have uploaded a video of himself killing someone to the site. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Stephens said the name of a woman, whom Godwin didn't seem to recognize. Stephens claimed on social media to have killed up to 15 people, but law enforcement said they didn't have evidence to back up that claim. Facebook on Monday promised to review its process for users to report inappropriate content as the search continues for a man who is believed to have uploaded a video of himself killing someone to the site. (more...)
Russian Federation vetos United Nations resolution on Syria attack
- April 18, 2017
The UN Security Council is to vote on Wednesday on a draft resolution by the US, UK and France requiring the Syrian government to co-operate with an investigation into the chemical attack. Mr Putin had even honoured Mr Tillerson with a friendship award. Last weekás attack prompted Washington to launch a barrage of Tomahawk missiles on a Syrian air base. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
The UN Security Council is to vote on Wednesday on a draft resolution by the US, UK and France requiring the Syrian government to co-operate with an investigation into the chemical attack. Mr Putin had even honoured Mr Tillerson with a friendship award. Last weekás attack prompted Washington to launch a barrage of Tomahawk missiles on a Syrian air base. (more...)
Trump administration declines to brand China a currency manipulator
- April 18, 2017
China , Japan , South Korea and Taiwan remained on a list for special monitoring of currency practices, China by virtue of a massive trade surplus with the United States . That, however, would contravene World Trade Organization rules. The Treasury left the criteria for manipulation unchanged at having a trade surplus with the US above $20 billion; having a current-account surplus amounting to more than 3 percent of gross domestic product; repeated currency depreciating by buying foreign ... (more...)
- April 18, 2017
China , Japan , South Korea and Taiwan remained on a list for special monitoring of currency practices, China by virtue of a massive trade surplus with the United States . That, however, would contravene World Trade Organization rules. The Treasury left the criteria for manipulation unchanged at having a trade surplus with the US above $20 billion; having a current-account surplus amounting to more than 3 percent of gross domestic product; repeated currency depreciating by buying foreign ... (more...)
H-1B Applications Drop Amid Uncertainty, Lottery Held To Select Winners
- April 18, 2017
There was also a proposal to make the application fee for an H-1B visa much higher. President Donald Trump is scheduled this week to travel to Wisconsin, the home state of US House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan, to sign an executive order which is likely to amend the H-1B rules. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
There was also a proposal to make the application fee for an H-1B visa much higher. President Donald Trump is scheduled this week to travel to Wisconsin, the home state of US House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan, to sign an executive order which is likely to amend the H-1B rules. (more...)
Theresa May: No change in Gibraltar without people's consent
- April 18, 2017
Over the weekend, former Conservative Party leader, Michael Howard urged Mrs May to take inspiration from the Falklands War and respond militarily should Brexit threaten Britain's hold over the territory off the south of Spain. She also brushed off questions about when a final trade deal with the European Union would be locked down, after her proposed fast-track negotiating timetable was rejected by the bloc. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Over the weekend, former Conservative Party leader, Michael Howard urged Mrs May to take inspiration from the Falklands War and respond militarily should Brexit threaten Britain's hold over the territory off the south of Spain. She also brushed off questions about when a final trade deal with the European Union would be locked down, after her proposed fast-track negotiating timetable was rejected by the bloc. (more...)
Disgraced former National Football League star Aaron Hernandez acquitted of double murder
- April 18, 2017
A jury returned the verdict late Friday afternoon in Suffolk Superior Court. Baez wasn't in court Friday; Sullivan said he was dealing with a medical issue. "For a year we had no idea Aaron Hernandez would be the man ultimately charged with this", Conley said. Despite the defense claiming that it was Bradley who committed the murders, the prosecution said they have no intention of trying Bradley for the murders after the Aaron Hernandez verdict. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
A jury returned the verdict late Friday afternoon in Suffolk Superior Court. Baez wasn't in court Friday; Sullivan said he was dealing with a medical issue. "For a year we had no idea Aaron Hernandez would be the man ultimately charged with this", Conley said. Despite the defense claiming that it was Bradley who committed the murders, the prosecution said they have no intention of trying Bradley for the murders after the Aaron Hernandez verdict. (more...)
China warns 'conflict could break out at any moment' over N Korea
- April 18, 2017
In a show of force a few days ago, the USA dispatched what President Donald Trump called an "armada" of ships, including an aircraft carrier, into waters off the Korean Peninsula. naval strike force deployed near the Korean peninsula, while President Donald Trump has warned the threat "will be taken care of" and Pyongyang has vowed a "merciless" response to any provocation. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
In a show of force a few days ago, the USA dispatched what President Donald Trump called an "armada" of ships, including an aircraft carrier, into waters off the Korean Peninsula. naval strike force deployed near the Korean peninsula, while President Donald Trump has warned the threat "will be taken care of" and Pyongyang has vowed a "merciless" response to any provocation. (more...)
Death penalty critics speak up as U.S. judge blocks series of executions
- April 18, 2017
The Arkansas attorney general's office said the decision strayed from previous cases before the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court. Rutledge accused the defense of trying to game the system. Critics said that midazolam, a sedative meant to render a condemned person unconscious before other drugs are used to stop the heart, does not always work. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
The Arkansas attorney general's office said the decision strayed from previous cases before the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court. Rutledge accused the defense of trying to game the system. Critics said that midazolam, a sedative meant to render a condemned person unconscious before other drugs are used to stop the heart, does not always work. (more...)
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