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Supreme Court refuses to allow Arkansas execution
- April 19, 2017
Two hours before the appeals court ruling , the Arkansas Supreme Court stopped the executions of two men scheduled to be put to death Monday evening. The inmates' lawyers argued that the ruling in that case, whose oral arguments are scheduled for April 24, could apply to Davis and Ward. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
Two hours before the appeals court ruling , the Arkansas Supreme Court stopped the executions of two men scheduled to be put to death Monday evening. The inmates' lawyers argued that the ruling in that case, whose oral arguments are scheduled for April 24, could apply to Davis and Ward. (more...)
Trump congratulates Erdogan after victory in Turkish referendum
- April 19, 2017
The two leaders also discussed Turkey's support of the US response to a Syrian chemical weapons attack and efforts to counter the Islamic State group, according to the White House statement on their phone call Monday. The referendum asked voters to choose "yes" or "no" on 18 constitutional amendments, one that will see the country switch from a parliamentary to a presidential system. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
The two leaders also discussed Turkey's support of the US response to a Syrian chemical weapons attack and efforts to counter the Islamic State group, according to the White House statement on their phone call Monday. The referendum asked voters to choose "yes" or "no" on 18 constitutional amendments, one that will see the country switch from a parliamentary to a presidential system. (more...)
Snap General Election must not derail Brexit talks, Swindon Initiative demands
- April 19, 2017
Of course, the one set of divisions to which May did not refer were those in her own party, which are considerable, with groups of Tory MPs who back both a hard and soft Brexit circling her and monitoring her every move. "I have concluded the only way to guarantee certainty and security for years ahead is to hold this election". In order to hold a snap election, Mrs May must get the backing of Parliament due to the Fixed Terms Parliament Act. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
Of course, the one set of divisions to which May did not refer were those in her own party, which are considerable, with groups of Tory MPs who back both a hard and soft Brexit circling her and monitoring her every move. "I have concluded the only way to guarantee certainty and security for years ahead is to hold this election". In order to hold a snap election, Mrs May must get the backing of Parliament due to the Fixed Terms Parliament Act. (more...)
Inmate slated to die Thursday due at hearing
- April 19, 2017
Supreme Court refused to lift a stay issued Monday by the Arkansas Supreme Court that prevented the execution of one of the inmates, Don Davis, report the Washington Post , Arkansas Times , New York Times and Arkansas Online . This ruling comes after the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals overturned Judge Kristine Baker's emergency stay which blocked the executions. Braden said Ward is schizophrenic and Davis has organic brain damage and is intellectually disabled. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
Supreme Court refused to lift a stay issued Monday by the Arkansas Supreme Court that prevented the execution of one of the inmates, Don Davis, report the Washington Post , Arkansas Times , New York Times and Arkansas Online . This ruling comes after the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals overturned Judge Kristine Baker's emergency stay which blocked the executions. Braden said Ward is schizophrenic and Davis has organic brain damage and is intellectually disabled. (more...)
Turkey helicopter crash: 12 dead as police chopper goes down in Tunceli
- April 19, 2017
Soylu blamed the crash of the Sikorsky-type helicopter on bad weather conditions. The rescue teams reached the helicopter wreckage after battling with poor weather conditions for nearly four hours. Heavy fog in the region made the rescue operation hard, Turkish media reports stated. Teams of the Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) were dispatched to the area between Ovacik and Pulumur of Tunceli for searching efforts. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
Soylu blamed the crash of the Sikorsky-type helicopter on bad weather conditions. The rescue teams reached the helicopter wreckage after battling with poor weather conditions for nearly four hours. Heavy fog in the region made the rescue operation hard, Turkish media reports stated. Teams of the Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) were dispatched to the area between Ovacik and Pulumur of Tunceli for searching efforts. (more...)
News 5 Obtains Bentley Resignation Letter to Governor Kay Ivey
- April 18, 2017
Bentley admitted his mistakes but said serving as Alabama's governor was one of the greatest honors of his life. He pleaded guilty to failing to properly report a $50,000 loan made to his campaign, and using campaign funds to pay almost $9,000 for Mason's legal fees past year. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Bentley admitted his mistakes but said serving as Alabama's governor was one of the greatest honors of his life. He pleaded guilty to failing to properly report a $50,000 loan made to his campaign, and using campaign funds to pay almost $9,000 for Mason's legal fees past year. (more...)
Kashmir limps to normalcy post Budgam violence
- April 18, 2017
Earlier on Monday, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday had deferred the Anantnag by-polls till May 25. Commenting on the 7.14 per cent voter turnout in Srinagar constituency, they said the people's verdict has been loud and clear as to their "commitment to achieving their fundamental political right". (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Earlier on Monday, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday had deferred the Anantnag by-polls till May 25. Commenting on the 7.14 per cent voter turnout in Srinagar constituency, they said the people's verdict has been loud and clear as to their "commitment to achieving their fundamental political right". (more...)
Pence warns NKorea not to mistake USA resolve
- April 18, 2017
What is clear, however, is that North Korea intends to keep working on its nuclear strike capabilities, Lewis said . Trump has asked the National Security Council to integrate the efforts various agencies to provide options and have them ready for him if DPRK's pattern of destabilizing behavior continues, McMaster added. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
What is clear, however, is that North Korea intends to keep working on its nuclear strike capabilities, Lewis said . Trump has asked the National Security Council to integrate the efforts various agencies to provide options and have them ready for him if DPRK's pattern of destabilizing behavior continues, McMaster added. (more...)
Trump congratulates Erdogan on referendum victory
- April 18, 2017
They include an electoral board decision to accept ballots that did not bear official stamps, as required by Turkish law. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has dismissed concerns a referendum on constitutional amendments did not live up to worldwide standards, telling voting monitors to "know your place". (more...)
- April 18, 2017
They include an electoral board decision to accept ballots that did not bear official stamps, as required by Turkish law. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has dismissed concerns a referendum on constitutional amendments did not live up to worldwide standards, telling voting monitors to "know your place". (more...)
Samantha Bee to Hillary Clinton: 'It should have been you'
- April 18, 2017
Oh, and in case you were wondering-you were, I know you were-Clinton has a favorite meme. "He is absolutely a prisoner of his family's expectations, his dead father's looming presence and his delusion, that I believe he now probably could pass a lie detector about, that everyone who oppose him is a terrorist", Clinton said of Assad, before adding, "That is how Putin thinks". (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Oh, and in case you were wondering-you were, I know you were-Clinton has a favorite meme. "He is absolutely a prisoner of his family's expectations, his dead father's looming presence and his delusion, that I believe he now probably could pass a lie detector about, that everyone who oppose him is a terrorist", Clinton said of Assad, before adding, "That is how Putin thinks". (more...)
North Korean senior official: We will conduct missile tests on 'weekly basis'
- April 18, 2017
Recently, Pyongyang has been alarmed by the USA deployment of the THAAD missile system in South Korea in early March. "We're reviewing all of our trade agreements across the world to ensure that they benefit our economy as much as they benefit our trading partners", Pence told the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Recently, Pyongyang has been alarmed by the USA deployment of the THAAD missile system in South Korea in early March. "We're reviewing all of our trade agreements across the world to ensure that they benefit our economy as much as they benefit our trading partners", Pence told the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea. (more...)
Trump congratulates Erdogan after contentious win
- April 18, 2017
The Turkish government has been widely condemned by Western nations for its repression of opposition figures following a failed military coup past year. Earlier, Turkey's foreign ministry said the remarks by the monitors lacked impartiality. "We look to the government of Turkey to protect the fundamental rights and freedoms of all its citizens - regardless of their vote on April 16 - as guaranteed by the Turkish constitution and in accordance with Turkey's worldwide commitments", the State ... (more...)
- April 18, 2017
The Turkish government has been widely condemned by Western nations for its repression of opposition figures following a failed military coup past year. Earlier, Turkey's foreign ministry said the remarks by the monitors lacked impartiality. "We look to the government of Turkey to protect the fundamental rights and freedoms of all its citizens - regardless of their vote on April 16 - as guaranteed by the Turkish constitution and in accordance with Turkey's worldwide commitments", the State ... (more...)
Senate confirms Neil Gorsuch to U.S
- April 18, 2017
Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell then appealed the rule that 60 votes are necessary to bypass a filibuster . "I commend the Republican Senate leadership for taking responsible action to confirm Justice Gorsuch and turn back the Democratic temper tantrum that made a mockery out of this solemn duty", Weiser said . (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell then appealed the rule that 60 votes are necessary to bypass a filibuster . "I commend the Republican Senate leadership for taking responsible action to confirm Justice Gorsuch and turn back the Democratic temper tantrum that made a mockery out of this solemn duty", Weiser said . (more...)
Pence says USA stands by ally Japan on North Korea problem
- April 18, 2017
That's better than leaving the problem primarily in the hands of superpowers, the United States and China, whose aims are not fully aligned, although, of course, they share a common interest in preventing a military conflict, above all one involving nuclear weapons. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
That's better than leaving the problem primarily in the hands of superpowers, the United States and China, whose aims are not fully aligned, although, of course, they share a common interest in preventing a military conflict, above all one involving nuclear weapons. (more...)
20 killed in Sri Lanka as massive mound of garbage collapses
- April 18, 2017
Sri Lankan government soldiers and rescue workers cary a body recovered from site of a garbage dump collapse in Meetotamulla, on the outskirts of Colombo, Sri Lanka , Sunday, April 16, 2017. Survivors move items from destroyed homes now buried under the collapsed garbage mountain in Colombo, Sri Lanka . Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Harsha De Silva said almost hundred people have been moved to temporarily shelters and the government will soon begin shifting more people. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Sri Lankan government soldiers and rescue workers cary a body recovered from site of a garbage dump collapse in Meetotamulla, on the outskirts of Colombo, Sri Lanka , Sunday, April 16, 2017. Survivors move items from destroyed homes now buried under the collapsed garbage mountain in Colombo, Sri Lanka . Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Harsha De Silva said almost hundred people have been moved to temporarily shelters and the government will soon begin shifting more people. (more...)
NBA PLAYOFFS ROUNDUP: Antetokounmpo scores 28 as Bucks beat Raptors
- April 18, 2017
Maker averaged about 10 minutes a game in the regular season, though he started getting more playing time in February, when coach Jason Kidd began using the rookie to start the first and third quarters. The Toronto Raptors , the number 3 seed in the East, are hoping to carry on the momentum the franchise is in and go on another long playoff run like last season, beginning with game 1 in their first round series with the Milwaukee Bucks . (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Maker averaged about 10 minutes a game in the regular season, though he started getting more playing time in February, when coach Jason Kidd began using the rookie to start the first and third quarters. The Toronto Raptors , the number 3 seed in the East, are hoping to carry on the momentum the franchise is in and go on another long playoff run like last season, beginning with game 1 in their first round series with the Milwaukee Bucks . (more...)
Shared sufficient evidence against Jadhav with India: PHC Abdul Basit
- April 18, 2017
Speaking in the Senate, upper house of parliament, the defence minister said that Jadhav has the right to appeal against his death sentence within 60 days. Swaraj dismissed Jadhav's trial as a farce and said Pakistan had ignored 13 separate requests in the past year to be permitted to offer him consular services. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Speaking in the Senate, upper house of parliament, the defence minister said that Jadhav has the right to appeal against his death sentence within 60 days. Swaraj dismissed Jadhav's trial as a farce and said Pakistan had ignored 13 separate requests in the past year to be permitted to offer him consular services. (more...)
Syria:100 killed in explosion near buses carrying evacuees
- April 18, 2017
Video shown on state television showed charred buses parked on the side of a road. More than 50 buses and 20 ambulances carrying about 5,000 Foua and Kfarya residents entered the government-held city of Aleppo, Syrian state TV said, with some of them later reaching a shelter in the village of Jibreen to the south. (more...)
- April 18, 2017
Video shown on state television showed charred buses parked on the side of a road. More than 50 buses and 20 ambulances carrying about 5,000 Foua and Kfarya residents entered the government-held city of Aleppo, Syrian state TV said, with some of them later reaching a shelter in the village of Jibreen to the south. (more...)
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...)
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