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General Election 2017: How the front pages reacted
- April 19, 2017
May has called for a snap June 8 General Election, seeking to strengthen her hand in ongoing European Union exit talks and tighten her grip on a fractious Conservative Party. Former cabinet ministers Vince Cable and Ed Davey are both set to try and win seats back from the Tories in pro-Remain seats in South London . Mrs May opted to pull Britain out of the EU's single economic market, and promised to reintroduce border controls on European Union citizens, a position which came to be known ... (more...)
- April 19, 2017
May has called for a snap June 8 General Election, seeking to strengthen her hand in ongoing European Union exit talks and tighten her grip on a fractious Conservative Party. Former cabinet ministers Vince Cable and Ed Davey are both set to try and win seats back from the Tories in pro-Remain seats in South London . Mrs May opted to pull Britain out of the EU's single economic market, and promised to reintroduce border controls on European Union citizens, a position which came to be known ... (more...)
In Japan talks, US VP Pence to seek market access, investment
- April 19, 2017
The Pentagon has not discussed which missile blew up after its launch Sunday from a base near Sinpo on the North's east coast, and the White House has said only that it was a medium-range device. While Japan's trade surplus with the U.S.is much smaller than China's, Trump has decried the imbalance, especially in auto exports. Trump appeared annoyed that the media was reporting that he had changed his position on China, after he told the Wall Street Journal that China was not manipulating ... (more...)
- April 19, 2017
The Pentagon has not discussed which missile blew up after its launch Sunday from a base near Sinpo on the North's east coast, and the White House has said only that it was a medium-range device. While Japan's trade surplus with the U.S.is much smaller than China's, Trump has decried the imbalance, especially in auto exports. Trump appeared annoyed that the media was reporting that he had changed his position on China, after he told the Wall Street Journal that China was not manipulating ... (more...)
Korea trade after its trucks haul missiles
- April 19, 2017
Pence, inspecting the DMZ, warned Pyongyang that after years of testing the USA and South Korea with its nuclear ambitions, "the era of strategic patience is over". The launch, which ended with the missile exploding nearly immediately, came shortly before Vice President Mike Pence landed in South Korea for meetings with leaders there. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
Pence, inspecting the DMZ, warned Pyongyang that after years of testing the USA and South Korea with its nuclear ambitions, "the era of strategic patience is over". The launch, which ended with the missile exploding nearly immediately, came shortly before Vice President Mike Pence landed in South Korea for meetings with leaders there. (more...)
Trump family kicks off Easter egg roll
- April 19, 2017
It will be interesting to see if The Donald insists, much like with the inauguration, that it was the biggest Easter egg hunt ever. It was his first Easter egg roll, and he said while he and his father, Jack, waited for Trump to appear that the experience had been "great". (more...)
- April 19, 2017
It will be interesting to see if The Donald insists, much like with the inauguration, that it was the biggest Easter egg hunt ever. It was his first Easter egg roll, and he said while he and his father, Jack, waited for Trump to appear that the experience had been "great". (more...)
Donald Trumps welcomes 21000 to 139th Easter Egg Roll at White House
- April 19, 2017
Before joining the festivities with his family, Trump thanked his wife for "working on this for a long time to make it ideal". On behalf of the president and Barron, we wish you great fun and handsome days coming ahead of us, and happy Easter. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
Before joining the festivities with his family, Trump thanked his wife for "working on this for a long time to make it ideal". On behalf of the president and Barron, we wish you great fun and handsome days coming ahead of us, and happy Easter. (more...)
North Korea accuses USA of creating situation for nuclear war
- April 19, 2017
US Vice-President Mike Pence has warned North Korea not to test the United States' resolve and military prowess, while reiterating that all options to deal with the regime's nuclear threat are possible, including military action. Kim also sharply criticized the United States and South Korea for staging " aggressive war exercises " on the Korean peninsula, which he said were the root causes of tension in the region. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
US Vice-President Mike Pence has warned North Korea not to test the United States' resolve and military prowess, while reiterating that all options to deal with the regime's nuclear threat are possible, including military action. Kim also sharply criticized the United States and South Korea for staging " aggressive war exercises " on the Korean peninsula, which he said were the root causes of tension in the region. (more...)
Fresno gunman who randomly killed 3 men screamed 'Allahu Akbar'
- April 19, 2017
Evacuated office workers stand by, with a deceased shooting victim down on the sidewalk. The first was shot multiple times while sitting in a gas and electric truck, the other two were gunned down on foot - one while crossing the street, and the other in the parking lot of the Catholic Charities, according to NBC . (more...)
- April 19, 2017
Evacuated office workers stand by, with a deceased shooting victim down on the sidewalk. The first was shot multiple times while sitting in a gas and electric truck, the other two were gunned down on foot - one while crossing the street, and the other in the parking lot of the Catholic Charities, according to NBC . (more...)
Why people prefer Samsung Galaxy S7 as compared to iPhone 7?
- April 19, 2017
Investors and analysts expect Samsung to report its best quarterly profit in April-June, with the Galaxy S8 smartphone hitting the market on April 21 in Samsung's first premium device launch since the Note7's withdrawal in October. Samsung Group's de facto leader appeared in court on Friday after his arrest seven weeks ago on charges including bribery, embezzlement, perjury, diverting assets overseas and concealing gains from a criminal act. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
Investors and analysts expect Samsung to report its best quarterly profit in April-June, with the Galaxy S8 smartphone hitting the market on April 21 in Samsung's first premium device launch since the Note7's withdrawal in October. Samsung Group's de facto leader appeared in court on Friday after his arrest seven weeks ago on charges including bribery, embezzlement, perjury, diverting assets overseas and concealing gains from a criminal act. (more...)
North Korean missile test fails 'almost immediately', say USA and South Korea
- April 19, 2017
Pence said the visit was "particularly humbling for me" as his father fought in the Korean War. He is in South Korea as part of a 10-day tour of Asia. Mr Pence, whose father served in the 1950-53 Korean War, said the USA would stand by its "iron-clad alliance" with South Korea and was seeking peace through strength. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
Pence said the visit was "particularly humbling for me" as his father fought in the Korean War. He is in South Korea as part of a 10-day tour of Asia. Mr Pence, whose father served in the 1950-53 Korean War, said the USA would stand by its "iron-clad alliance" with South Korea and was seeking peace through strength. (more...)
More than 1 000 Palestinian prisoners begin hunger strike
- April 19, 2017
Some 6,500 Palestinians are now in Israeli jails. Palestinian prisoners have launched one of the biggest hunger strikes in recent years in a protest against prison conditions. Israeli officials attacked the Times , saying they publish articles authored by killers, without fully disclosing their crimes and therefore readers do not know who they are. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
Some 6,500 Palestinians are now in Israeli jails. Palestinian prisoners have launched one of the biggest hunger strikes in recent years in a protest against prison conditions. Israeli officials attacked the Times , saying they publish articles authored by killers, without fully disclosing their crimes and therefore readers do not know who they are. (more...)
French police stop terror attack days before election
- April 19, 2017
The suspects, Mahiedine Merabet, 29, and Clement Baur, 23, were both detained under arrest warrants for terrorist criminal association, according to a police document obtained by The Associated Press. Conservative candidate Francois Fillon was also warned about the danger on Friday, an aide said. After weeks of twists and turns, the unpredictable race has narrowed dramatically, with surveys suggesting four candidates are in contention to win one of the top two spots in the vote next Sunday ... (more...)
- April 19, 2017
The suspects, Mahiedine Merabet, 29, and Clement Baur, 23, were both detained under arrest warrants for terrorist criminal association, according to a police document obtained by The Associated Press. Conservative candidate Francois Fillon was also warned about the danger on Friday, an aide said. After weeks of twists and turns, the unpredictable race has narrowed dramatically, with surveys suggesting four candidates are in contention to win one of the top two spots in the vote next Sunday ... (more...)
Mayawati attacks BJP on waiver of farmers loans
- April 19, 2017
The decision of waiving off loans will benefit 2 crore 15 lakh farmers of the state. Speaking in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said his government would study the UP model. Last month, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley had said the Centre would not fund loan waivers in states but the latter were free to do so with their own resources. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
The decision of waiving off loans will benefit 2 crore 15 lakh farmers of the state. Speaking in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said his government would study the UP model. Last month, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley had said the Centre would not fund loan waivers in states but the latter were free to do so with their own resources. (more...)
Kathrine Switzer: The Fearless Woman Of Running
- April 19, 2017
Instead she registered as "K.V. Switzer", and traveled with Arnie to Boston. In all, 26,411 people finished the race on Monday - 97 percent of those who started - including 11,973 women. During the run, she took a video at the same spot where an official tried to pull her number off her in 1967. The Boston Marathon is the world's oldest annual marathon and one of the most prestigious races over the distance on the athletics calendar. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
Instead she registered as "K.V. Switzer", and traveled with Arnie to Boston. In all, 26,411 people finished the race on Monday - 97 percent of those who started - including 11,973 women. During the run, she took a video at the same spot where an official tried to pull her number off her in 1967. The Boston Marathon is the world's oldest annual marathon and one of the most prestigious races over the distance on the athletics calendar. (more...)
Family of murder suspect speaks out, sends condolences to Godwin family
- April 19, 2017
An autopsy is planned for Wednesday. "Steve Stephens was spotted this morning by PSP (Pennsylvania State Police) members in Erie County". The chase lasted two miles before Stephens took his own life, police said. No one else was hurt. It was all due to the quick thinking of a McDonald's employee that led police to Steve Stephens. Debbie Godwin added: "It's bad enough that you kill him but you record the killing on Facebook?" Nearly 400 tips were called in, Williams said, emphasizing ... (more...)
- April 19, 2017
An autopsy is planned for Wednesday. "Steve Stephens was spotted this morning by PSP (Pennsylvania State Police) members in Erie County". The chase lasted two miles before Stephens took his own life, police said. No one else was hurt. It was all due to the quick thinking of a McDonald's employee that led police to Steve Stephens. Debbie Godwin added: "It's bad enough that you kill him but you record the killing on Facebook?" Nearly 400 tips were called in, Williams said, emphasizing ... (more...)
Canada's Government Has a Plan to Legalize Recreational Weed By Next Summer
- April 19, 2017
Health minister Jane Philpott said: " The Cannabis Act will help keep our children safe and address the health risks associated with cannabis". Since the intention of legalization is to stop criminalizing users, the government chose an age that would not force adults under 25 to turn to the illicit market. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
Health minister Jane Philpott said: " The Cannabis Act will help keep our children safe and address the health risks associated with cannabis". Since the intention of legalization is to stop criminalizing users, the government chose an age that would not force adults under 25 to turn to the illicit market. (more...)
Race to replace Tom Price: Atlanta mayor predicts win for Ossoff
- April 19, 2017
Ossoff is headed for a runoff against Republican Karen Handel, former Georgia secretary of state, after failing to clinch 50 percent of the vote. Democrats have focused their money and attention mostly on one candidate, Jon Ossoff. President Donald Trump, who probably should be busy with other things, has been lighting up Twitter again with a few little rants. At the least, the results suggest Republicans have no easy answer for how to handle Trump in down-ballot races. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
Ossoff is headed for a runoff against Republican Karen Handel, former Georgia secretary of state, after failing to clinch 50 percent of the vote. Democrats have focused their money and attention mostly on one candidate, Jon Ossoff. President Donald Trump, who probably should be busy with other things, has been lighting up Twitter again with a few little rants. At the least, the results suggest Republicans have no easy answer for how to handle Trump in down-ballot races. (more...)
Iran's Rouhani wants probe into chemical attack in Syria
- April 19, 2017
Nothing " is off the table at this point ", she added. "It's important that we keep our priorities straight", said Tillerson. WALLACE: Let me bring in - you mentioned Russian Federation. Friday, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the strikes had harmed already-broken U.S. -Russia relations but he hoped the damage would not be irreversible. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
Nothing " is off the table at this point ", she added. "It's important that we keep our priorities straight", said Tillerson. WALLACE: Let me bring in - you mentioned Russian Federation. Friday, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the strikes had harmed already-broken U.S. -Russia relations but he hoped the damage would not be irreversible. (more...)
In Japan, Vice President Pence Pushes For Bilateral Trade Deal
- April 19, 2017
Ten days later - January 29 - as Defense Secretary James Mattis prepared for his first visit to Asia, it was reported that the country was preparing to restart a plutonium reactor at the Yongbyon nuclear facility, according to analysis of new satellite imagery from 38 North, a North Korea tracking project. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
Ten days later - January 29 - as Defense Secretary James Mattis prepared for his first visit to Asia, it was reported that the country was preparing to restart a plutonium reactor at the Yongbyon nuclear facility, according to analysis of new satellite imagery from 38 North, a North Korea tracking project. (more...)
Venezuela Army Declares Loyalty to Maduro
- April 19, 2017
Since taking office in 2010, the administration of President Juan Manuel Santos has tried to maintain cordial relationships with the neighboring country in spite of frequent provocations by Maduro and his predecessor, the late Hugo Chavez. The country has the world's largest oil reserves, but the fall in global crude prices since 2014 has laid bare its overwhelming dependence on its chief export. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
Since taking office in 2010, the administration of President Juan Manuel Santos has tried to maintain cordial relationships with the neighboring country in spite of frequent provocations by Maduro and his predecessor, the late Hugo Chavez. The country has the world's largest oil reserves, but the fall in global crude prices since 2014 has laid bare its overwhelming dependence on its chief export. (more...)
Facebook killer shoots himself during police chase
- April 19, 2017
Police radio dispatches reveal how Pennsylvania State Police were following Steve Stephens' white Ford Fusion in Erie, Pa. The order came through the McDonald's drive-thru window in Harborcreek Township, Pennsylvania, around 11 a.m. Facebook said it removed the video of the shooting 23 minutes after learning of it. Cleveland police are searching for the person who they say killed a man and then uploaded a video of the crime to Facebook on Sunday. (more...)
- April 19, 2017
Police radio dispatches reveal how Pennsylvania State Police were following Steve Stephens' white Ford Fusion in Erie, Pa. The order came through the McDonald's drive-thru window in Harborcreek Township, Pennsylvania, around 11 a.m. Facebook said it removed the video of the shooting 23 minutes after learning of it. Cleveland police are searching for the person who they say killed a man and then uploaded a video of the crime to Facebook on Sunday. (more...)
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