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Tiger Woods to design new golf course in southwest Missouri
- April 19, 2017
TGR Design has now designed 10 courses in different parts of the world, including two that have been completed and opened, Bluejack National outside of Houston and El Cardonal in Mexico. "Morris teased before the big reveal that Woods loves go-kart racing, ".so he's going to build us a heck of a go-kart track". Along with the main course, Woods will also design a par-3 course for guests of Big Cedar Lodge resort. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
TGR Design has now designed 10 courses in different parts of the world, including two that have been completed and opened, Bluejack National outside of Houston and El Cardonal in Mexico. "Morris teased before the big reveal that Woods loves go-kart racing, ".so he's going to build us a heck of a go-kart track". Along with the main course, Woods will also design a par-3 course for guests of Big Cedar Lodge resort. (more...)
Egypt policeman dies in gunmen attack near Sinai monastery
- April 19, 2017
The attack has left one police officer killed and four other injured. Attacks in Egypt's southern Sinai, a popular destination for tourists dotted with Red Sea resorts, are by contrast rare. The attack and the church bombings threaten to deal a blow to Egypt's struggling tourism industry, which has suffered from political instability and a fragile security situation since the 2011 uprising. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
The attack has left one police officer killed and four other injured. Attacks in Egypt's southern Sinai, a popular destination for tourists dotted with Red Sea resorts, are by contrast rare. The attack and the church bombings threaten to deal a blow to Egypt's struggling tourism industry, which has suffered from political instability and a fragile security situation since the 2011 uprising. (more...)
London PC Keith Palmer's daughter pens letter to God
- April 19, 2017
Northumbria Police Chief Constable Steve Ashman said: "We're very proud of the efforts PC Baker and his sons have gone to get this single released and it really does highlight the true essence and spirit of the police family". Police line the route. Columns of officers in dress uniform, many with service medals pinned to their jackets and wearing white gloves, lined up near the cathedral as on-duty colleagues involved in the large security operation stood guard. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
Northumbria Police Chief Constable Steve Ashman said: "We're very proud of the efforts PC Baker and his sons have gone to get this single released and it really does highlight the true essence and spirit of the police family". Police line the route. Columns of officers in dress uniform, many with service medals pinned to their jackets and wearing white gloves, lined up near the cathedral as on-duty colleagues involved in the large security operation stood guard. (more...)
Archaeologists find 1000 statues in tomb in Egypt's Luxor
- April 19, 2017
The 18th Dynasty tomb was discovered in the Draa Abul Nagaa necropolis , the antiquities ministry said on Tuesday. The Associated Press reports that the head of the dig, Mostafa el-Waziri, said another area contains statues depicting royalty from previous ruling dynasties. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
The 18th Dynasty tomb was discovered in the Draa Abul Nagaa necropolis , the antiquities ministry said on Tuesday. The Associated Press reports that the head of the dig, Mostafa el-Waziri, said another area contains statues depicting royalty from previous ruling dynasties. (more...)
Christians nationwide celebrate Easter Sunday
- April 19, 2017
Like other parts of the globe, Christians celebrated Easter with religious fervour and zeal here on Sunday. St. Edward Catholic Church worshippers packed into the building on Ambassador West Lemelle Drive to hear Sunday's Easter message from the Rev. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
Like other parts of the globe, Christians celebrated Easter with religious fervour and zeal here on Sunday. St. Edward Catholic Church worshippers packed into the building on Ambassador West Lemelle Drive to hear Sunday's Easter message from the Rev. (more...)
Coptic priest recalls blast that killed his son
- April 19, 2017
Egyptian Christians gather around and carry coffins during the late night funeral of the victims of a blast which killed worshippers attending Palm Sunday mass at the Mar Girgis Coptic Orthodox Church in the Nile Delta City of Tanta, north of Cairo. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
Egyptian Christians gather around and carry coffins during the late night funeral of the victims of a blast which killed worshippers attending Palm Sunday mass at the Mar Girgis Coptic Orthodox Church in the Nile Delta City of Tanta, north of Cairo. (more...)
U.S. 'disappointed' by Russia's support for Syria's Assad
- April 19, 2017
The U.S. strike on a Syrian air base came in response to the Assad regime chemical weapons attack on the town of Khan Shaykhun, Idlib province, killing some 100 civilians and wounding hundreds of others, mostly children. Trump's national security adviser, H.R. McMaster, said Sunday that he saw the situation as a "great opportunity" for Russian Federation. But, "We are not saying that we are the ones who are going to affect that change". (more...)
- April 19, 2017
The U.S. strike on a Syrian air base came in response to the Assad regime chemical weapons attack on the town of Khan Shaykhun, Idlib province, killing some 100 civilians and wounding hundreds of others, mostly children. Trump's national security adviser, H.R. McMaster, said Sunday that he saw the situation as a "great opportunity" for Russian Federation. But, "We are not saying that we are the ones who are going to affect that change". (more...)
US, Mexico & Canada confirm joint bid to host the 2026 World Cup
- April 19, 2017
Countries in Europe and Asia are excluded from running due to Fifa's continental rotation policy, with Russian Federation and Qatar hosting 2018 and 2022 respectively. By contrast, a US proposal to host the 2022 tournament called for the construction of no new stadiums and would have permitted roughly two million more spectators to attend the games due to its reliance on larger, existing facilities. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
Countries in Europe and Asia are excluded from running due to Fifa's continental rotation policy, with Russian Federation and Qatar hosting 2018 and 2022 respectively. By contrast, a US proposal to host the 2022 tournament called for the construction of no new stadiums and would have permitted roughly two million more spectators to attend the games due to its reliance on larger, existing facilities. (more...)
British pound jumps higher after election is called
- April 19, 2017
Investors are still digesting news of the snap election, as Downing Street had previously denied plans for a poll before 2020. Such statements are generally reserved for major news, such as resignations and election calls. May is capitalising on her runaway lead in the opinion polls and she could win around 100 additional seats in parliament. Some Britons questioned on social media whether they wanted to cast yet another ballot less than a year after the June referendum and two years after ... (more...)
- April 19, 2017
Investors are still digesting news of the snap election, as Downing Street had previously denied plans for a poll before 2020. Such statements are generally reserved for major news, such as resignations and election calls. May is capitalising on her runaway lead in the opinion polls and she could win around 100 additional seats in parliament. Some Britons questioned on social media whether they wanted to cast yet another ballot less than a year after the June referendum and two years after ... (more...)
Trump blames Obama for formation of MS-13 crime gang
- April 19, 2017
In fact, as the New York Times reported , Trump fundraising for the next election is just getting started. Interestingly, he didn't celebrate the holiday at church, and the Easter Egg Roll that normally marks the occasion at the White House was reportedly poorly organized. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
In fact, as the New York Times reported , Trump fundraising for the next election is just getting started. Interestingly, he didn't celebrate the holiday at church, and the Easter Egg Roll that normally marks the occasion at the White House was reportedly poorly organized. (more...)
Protests in Turkey After Referendum Criticism by Europe And Opposition
- April 19, 2017
Turkey's main opposition party urged the country's electoral board Monday to cancel the results of a landmark referendum that granted sweeping new powers to Erdogan , citing what it called substantial voting irregularities. The vote has fallen under suspicion because ballots that didn't carry an official stamp were allowed to be tallied. Erdogan has rejected the criticism by monitors. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
Turkey's main opposition party urged the country's electoral board Monday to cancel the results of a landmark referendum that granted sweeping new powers to Erdogan , citing what it called substantial voting irregularities. The vote has fallen under suspicion because ballots that didn't carry an official stamp were allowed to be tallied. Erdogan has rejected the criticism by monitors. (more...)
Rouhani: Iran does not need 'permission to build missiles'
- April 19, 2017
Sitting presidents in Iran are expected to be modest about their ambitions, and to refrain from using state television as a campaigning platform. Critics have complained that economic benefits have yet to trickle down to average Iranians. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
Sitting presidents in Iran are expected to be modest about their ambitions, and to refrain from using state television as a campaigning platform. Critics have complained that economic benefits have yet to trickle down to average Iranians. (more...)
Supplier sues again over Arkansas execution drug
- April 19, 2017
Arkansas contends it must act quickly because its supply of one of the drugs in its lethal injection mix, the valium-like sedative midazolam, expires at the end of April. The federal appeals court ruling means that scheduled for Ledell Lee and Stacey Johnson on Thursday, April 20 could proceed. "[The state plans] to use medication designed for treating and healing disease to kill men", the blog post read. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
Arkansas contends it must act quickly because its supply of one of the drugs in its lethal injection mix, the valium-like sedative midazolam, expires at the end of April. The federal appeals court ruling means that scheduled for Ledell Lee and Stacey Johnson on Thursday, April 20 could proceed. "[The state plans] to use medication designed for treating and healing disease to kill men", the blog post read. (more...)
Trump rallies Georgia Republicans for election
- April 19, 2017
The group has targeted Jon Ossoff , a Democrat favored to win the 16-way race . Put simply, this special election will be a test of how potent a catalyst for political change the Trump presidency is. The fact is, both parties are heavily invested in this race, and the outcome will matter. As the clock winds down, Republicans expect their candidate in the runoff will either be Karen Handel, the former Georgia secretary of state, or Bob Gray, a businessman and former city councilman. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
The group has targeted Jon Ossoff , a Democrat favored to win the 16-way race . Put simply, this special election will be a test of how potent a catalyst for political change the Trump presidency is. The fact is, both parties are heavily invested in this race, and the outcome will matter. As the clock winds down, Republicans expect their candidate in the runoff will either be Karen Handel, the former Georgia secretary of state, or Bob Gray, a businessman and former city councilman. (more...)
What might a conflict with North Korea look like?
- April 19, 2017
President Donald Trump is much more "vicious" and "aggressive" than his predecessor, a North Korean official argued Friday. The United States has warned that a policy of " strategic patience " is over. "North Korea is a problem; the problem will be taken care of", Trump said. "We will respond to an all-out war with an all-out war and a nuclear war with our style of a nuclear attack", Choe said. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
President Donald Trump is much more "vicious" and "aggressive" than his predecessor, a North Korean official argued Friday. The United States has warned that a policy of " strategic patience " is over. "North Korea is a problem; the problem will be taken care of", Trump said. "We will respond to an all-out war with an all-out war and a nuclear war with our style of a nuclear attack", Choe said. (more...)
DUP and Sinn Féin welcome call for United Kingdom election
- April 19, 2017
Secretary of State James Brokenshire has warned that there will either be direct rule from Westminster or another election if there is no agreement reached by early May. "This is the case regardless of the electoral cycle at Westminster". Sinn Fein's leader in the North, Michelle O'Neill, indicated that this would be the crux of Sinn Fein's election push. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
Secretary of State James Brokenshire has warned that there will either be direct rule from Westminster or another election if there is no agreement reached by early May. "This is the case regardless of the electoral cycle at Westminster". Sinn Fein's leader in the North, Michelle O'Neill, indicated that this would be the crux of Sinn Fein's election push. (more...)
First DREAMer Protected By Deferred Action Program Is Deported
- April 19, 2017
Still, the president and Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly have said DACA recipients would not be the target. Montes says a Border Patrol agent stopped him in Calexico, California, on February 17 and did not allow him to retrieve his DACA documents or his ID, which he had left in a friend's auto. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
Still, the president and Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly have said DACA recipients would not be the target. Montes says a Border Patrol agent stopped him in Calexico, California, on February 17 and did not allow him to retrieve his DACA documents or his ID, which he had left in a friend's auto. (more...)
NCAA Rifle Championships Bound for Morgantown
- April 19, 2017
Avery Aquatic Center has previously played host to eight water polo championships since opening in its current form in 2001. The NCAA awarded the championship to the UW Tuesday - the first time Wisconsin has hosted the event since 1978 when it was held at Yahara Hills Golf Course. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
Avery Aquatic Center has previously played host to eight water polo championships since opening in its current form in 2001. The NCAA awarded the championship to the UW Tuesday - the first time Wisconsin has hosted the event since 1978 when it was held at Yahara Hills Golf Course. (more...)
PM goes to welcome Hasina, but Delhi Police kept in dark
- April 19, 2017
Modi expressed firm belief that there will be an early solution to the issue of sharing waters of the Teesta river with Bangladesh. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has offered export of up to 1,000 MW of electricity to Bangladesh during her meeting with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
Modi expressed firm belief that there will be an early solution to the issue of sharing waters of the Teesta river with Bangladesh. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has offered export of up to 1,000 MW of electricity to Bangladesh during her meeting with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. (more...)
Veteran kills wife at California school after making threats
- April 19, 2017
Unlike the 2015 massacre, carried out by a radicalized Muslim couple in what authorities described as an act of terrorism, police said the latest shooting stemmed from a domestic dispute between the suspect and his wife. The young boy was not in school Monday but when Valles heard the shooting was in Smith's classroom, she said she nearly passed out. The shooting at North Park Elementary, the latest of dozens of US schools traumatized by armed intruders in recent years, reopened debate about ... (more...)
- April 19, 2017
Unlike the 2015 massacre, carried out by a radicalized Muslim couple in what authorities described as an act of terrorism, police said the latest shooting stemmed from a domestic dispute between the suspect and his wife. The young boy was not in school Monday but when Valles heard the shooting was in Smith's classroom, she said she nearly passed out. The shooting at North Park Elementary, the latest of dozens of US schools traumatized by armed intruders in recent years, reopened debate about ... (more...)
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