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What the Kansas special election means for Georgia's vote
- April 20, 2017
It's still a year and a half away, but right now Republicans can barely hang onto a district that Trump won by almost 27 points. The seven-percentage point margin was closer than initially expected in a district that Trump won handily last November and Republicans have held since 1994. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
It's still a year and a half away, but right now Republicans can barely hang onto a district that Trump won by almost 27 points. The seven-percentage point margin was closer than initially expected in a district that Trump won handily last November and Republicans have held since 1994. (more...)
North Korea rolls out missiles
- April 20, 2017
On Friday, April 14, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned that "conflict could break out at any moment", adding that if war occurred there could be no victor. Amid rising regional tensions, Pyongyang residents have been preparing for North Korea's most important. "We will respond to an all-out war with an all-out war and a nuclear war with our style of a nuclear attack ", said Choe, widely seen by analysts as North Korea's No. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
On Friday, April 14, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned that "conflict could break out at any moment", adding that if war occurred there could be no victor. Amid rising regional tensions, Pyongyang residents have been preparing for North Korea's most important. "We will respond to an all-out war with an all-out war and a nuclear war with our style of a nuclear attack ", said Choe, widely seen by analysts as North Korea's No. (more...)
Couple busted for having sex on beach near Mar-a-Lago
- April 20, 2017
Thus, it is helpful that concerned citizens have constructed a website called Is Trump At Mar-A-Lago? A more accurate prediction would have been, "I'm going to play golf all the time". Trump's love of leisure is yet another example of the gaping chasm between the kind of president he claimed he would be and the kind he actually is. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
Thus, it is helpful that concerned citizens have constructed a website called Is Trump At Mar-A-Lago? A more accurate prediction would have been, "I'm going to play golf all the time". Trump's love of leisure is yet another example of the gaping chasm between the kind of president he claimed he would be and the kind he actually is. (more...)
Venezuela opposition to hold mass anti-govt protests
- April 20, 2017
The president is expected to address the counter-march of government supporters later on Wednesday, on the day Venezuela is celebrating its declaration of independence from Spain two centuries ago. "When they took him to (a nearby clinic), the government supporters left". In recent days, the protests have turned violent with the National Guard and national police service firing tear gas into the crowds and utilizing water cannons in an attempt to disperse the crowds. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
The president is expected to address the counter-march of government supporters later on Wednesday, on the day Venezuela is celebrating its declaration of independence from Spain two centuries ago. "When they took him to (a nearby clinic), the government supporters left". In recent days, the protests have turned violent with the National Guard and national police service firing tear gas into the crowds and utilizing water cannons in an attempt to disperse the crowds. (more...)
US carrier heading toward Korean Peninsula
- April 20, 2017
Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, Townsend said "we also ought to expect there's covert and clandestine activity on both sides". The Trump team has signaled it intends to chart a new path when it comes to dealing with North Korea, though analysts say there aren't too many new options to try. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, Townsend said "we also ought to expect there's covert and clandestine activity on both sides". The Trump team has signaled it intends to chart a new path when it comes to dealing with North Korea, though analysts say there aren't too many new options to try. (more...)
Montana real estate agent sues neo-Nazi website over 'troll storm'
- April 20, 2017
Tanya Gersh, of the small town of Whitefish, claims in her lawsuit that she received more than 700 harassing, anti-Semitic emails, phone calls, and other messages from members of Anglin's "troll army" after Anglin encouraged his followers to terrorize Gersh, her husband, and her 12-year-old son, starting in December. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
Tanya Gersh, of the small town of Whitefish, claims in her lawsuit that she received more than 700 harassing, anti-Semitic emails, phone calls, and other messages from members of Anglin's "troll army" after Anglin encouraged his followers to terrorize Gersh, her husband, and her 12-year-old son, starting in December. (more...)
New England Patriots Slam NYT For Tweet Over White House Team Photo
- April 20, 2017
It is not, however, the first time Brady missed the team's trip to the White House. "He persevered to become the 45th president of the United States". Trump, a longtime friend of Patriots owner Bob Kraft, lauded the team's come-from-behind journey, recounting key moments in the thrilling overtime triumph and comparing it to his own improbable win in November. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
It is not, however, the first time Brady missed the team's trip to the White House. "He persevered to become the 45th president of the United States". Trump, a longtime friend of Patriots owner Bob Kraft, lauded the team's come-from-behind journey, recounting key moments in the thrilling overtime triumph and comparing it to his own improbable win in November. (more...)
US intelligence intercepted communications between Syrian military and chemical experts
- April 20, 2017
During a heated UNSC meeting, Russia's Deputy UN Ambassador Vladimir Safronkov told the 15-member body that Western countries were wrong to blame Assad for the attack in the town of Khan Sheikhun. Giving Tillerson a chilly reception, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Russia was trying to understand the "real intentions" of the Trump administration. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
During a heated UNSC meeting, Russia's Deputy UN Ambassador Vladimir Safronkov told the 15-member body that Western countries were wrong to blame Assad for the attack in the town of Khan Sheikhun. Giving Tillerson a chilly reception, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Russia was trying to understand the "real intentions" of the Trump administration. (more...)
Tillerson declares the Iran nuclear deal a failure
- April 20, 2017
While many are understandably interpreting Tuesday night's move as evidence that the Trump administration will respect the JCPOA, that might be reading too much into it: the State Department was clear that the administration is in the process of reviewing the nuclear accord, including whether it lies within us interests to continue the JCPOA's lifting of sanctions. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
While many are understandably interpreting Tuesday night's move as evidence that the Trump administration will respect the JCPOA, that might be reading too much into it: the State Department was clear that the administration is in the process of reviewing the nuclear accord, including whether it lies within us interests to continue the JCPOA's lifting of sanctions. (more...)
Palestinian hunger strikers' leader in solitary confinement
- April 20, 2017
The New York Times apologized Monday for publishing an opinion piece by convicted terror leader Marwan Barghouti demonizing Israel and questioning its right to exist. Roughly 6,500 Palestinian prisoners are now languishing in Israeli prisons, according to Palestinian figures. "These are terrorists and incarcerated murderers who are getting exactly what the worldwide law requires", he told Israel's Army Radio. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
The New York Times apologized Monday for publishing an opinion piece by convicted terror leader Marwan Barghouti demonizing Israel and questioning its right to exist. Roughly 6,500 Palestinian prisoners are now languishing in Israeli prisons, according to Palestinian figures. "These are terrorists and incarcerated murderers who are getting exactly what the worldwide law requires", he told Israel's Army Radio. (more...)
Delhi Police team reaches Chennai, serves notice to Dinakaran
- April 20, 2017
Jayakumar said a committee will be formed to run the party. Hours after Panneerselvam put forth certain conditions for the merger of the two factions, the AIADMK earlier on Tuesday announced the ouster of V.K. T T V Dinakaran today said none in the party were against him, asserting that all party Legislatures stood behind him. It was decided that Sasikala and her family will be delinked from the party and the government. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
Jayakumar said a committee will be formed to run the party. Hours after Panneerselvam put forth certain conditions for the merger of the two factions, the AIADMK earlier on Tuesday announced the ouster of V.K. T T V Dinakaran today said none in the party were against him, asserting that all party Legislatures stood behind him. It was decided that Sasikala and her family will be delinked from the party and the government. (more...)
Pence assures Japan: America is with you '100 percent'
- April 20, 2017
The high-profile failure came as the North tried to showcase its nuclear and missile capabilities around the birth anniversary of the North's late founder and as a US aircraft carrier neared the Korean Peninsula. While the USA and South Korea assert that the anti-missile system is for defense, China believes the US and South Korea have ulterior motives. The most recent video comes amid growing tensions between the United States and North Korea. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
The high-profile failure came as the North tried to showcase its nuclear and missile capabilities around the birth anniversary of the North's late founder and as a US aircraft carrier neared the Korean Peninsula. While the USA and South Korea assert that the anti-missile system is for defense, China believes the US and South Korea have ulterior motives. The most recent video comes amid growing tensions between the United States and North Korea. (more...)
Indonesian capital to elect leader as religious tensions rise
- April 20, 2017
With 99 percent of quick count vote data entered, it looks as though Jakarta governor Basuki "Ahok" Tjahaja Purnama has reaped the storm of his clumsy comments previous year regarding the Quran whilst campaigning in the capital's Thousand Islands region. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
With 99 percent of quick count vote data entered, it looks as though Jakarta governor Basuki "Ahok" Tjahaja Purnama has reaped the storm of his clumsy comments previous year regarding the Quran whilst campaigning in the capital's Thousand Islands region. (more...)
Georgia House race to high-stakes runoff as Trump wades in
- April 20, 2017
The most interesting battleground in the runoff could be in East Cobb, a reliable Republican enclave that had a 47 percent turnout and where Ossoff won with 41 percent of the vote, to just 18 percent for Handel. However, President Donald Trump is calling this a victory for Republicans. In speech to supporters after the race was called early Wednesday, Ossoff said he remained confident despite failing to win the race outright. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
The most interesting battleground in the runoff could be in East Cobb, a reliable Republican enclave that had a 47 percent turnout and where Ossoff won with 41 percent of the vote, to just 18 percent for Handel. However, President Donald Trump is calling this a victory for Republicans. In speech to supporters after the race was called early Wednesday, Ossoff said he remained confident despite failing to win the race outright. (more...)
Trump to meet Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on May 3
- April 20, 2017
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas will travel to Washington to meet with President Trump on May 3, the White House announced Wednesday. "(Greenblatt) reaffirmed President Trump's personal interest in achieving a peace deal between Israel and the Palestinians and his belief that such a peace agreement is not only possible, but would reverberate positively throughout the region and the world", said a statement from the U.S. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas will travel to Washington to meet with President Trump on May 3, the White House announced Wednesday. "(Greenblatt) reaffirmed President Trump's personal interest in achieving a peace deal between Israel and the Palestinians and his belief that such a peace agreement is not only possible, but would reverberate positively throughout the region and the world", said a statement from the U.S. (more...)
North Korea says 'don't mess with us' as US plans next move
- April 20, 2017
Diplomats who spoke on condition of anonymity appeared surprised that Russian Federation would block condemnation that China, Pyongyang's ally, had been willing to support. France said on Wednesday it was imperative the United Nations Security Council apply more pressure on North Korea to prevent it jumping another hurdle towards an effective nuclear weapons capacity that could lead to a risky military escalation. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
Diplomats who spoke on condition of anonymity appeared surprised that Russian Federation would block condemnation that China, Pyongyang's ally, had been willing to support. France said on Wednesday it was imperative the United Nations Security Council apply more pressure on North Korea to prevent it jumping another hurdle towards an effective nuclear weapons capacity that could lead to a risky military escalation. (more...)
Russian Federation says United States strikes in Syria 'play into extremists' hands'
- April 20, 2017
The consequences of this for regional and global stability could be extremely serious", Russia's deputy U.N. envoy, Vladimir Safronkov, told a meeting of the U.N. Iran, which supports Assad and has been criticized by Trump, condemned the strike, with President Hassan Rouhani saying it would bring "only destruction and danger to the region and the globe". (more...)
- April 20, 2017
The consequences of this for regional and global stability could be extremely serious", Russia's deputy U.N. envoy, Vladimir Safronkov, told a meeting of the U.N. Iran, which supports Assad and has been criticized by Trump, condemned the strike, with President Hassan Rouhani saying it would bring "only destruction and danger to the region and the globe". (more...)
457 crackdown: The jobs 'lazy' Australian's refuse to do
- April 20, 2017
It must be noted that a majority of these visa holders are from India, UK and China. Axing of the popular Australian 457 visa this week will have minimal impact on the Dubbo business community, says Dubbo Chamber president Matt Wright. It will be replaced with a two to four-year Temporary Skill Shortage initiative and won't impact those now in Australia on the working visa. Turnbull said the new programme will ensure that foreign workers are brought into Australia in order to fill critical ... (more...)
- April 20, 2017
It must be noted that a majority of these visa holders are from India, UK and China. Axing of the popular Australian 457 visa this week will have minimal impact on the Dubbo business community, says Dubbo Chamber president Matt Wright. It will be replaced with a two to four-year Temporary Skill Shortage initiative and won't impact those now in Australia on the working visa. Turnbull said the new programme will ensure that foreign workers are brought into Australia in order to fill critical ... (more...)
Pence, on U.S. carrier, pledges to defend Asia
- April 20, 2017
Two mobile launchers and part of THAAD elements were delivered to a US military base in South Korea in early March, boosting expectations for a hurried deployment of the USA missile shield before the election. He said Trump is certain that negotiating trade deals with individual countries was the best way to ensure they yield "win-win" situations for both sides. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
Two mobile launchers and part of THAAD elements were delivered to a US military base in South Korea in early March, boosting expectations for a hurried deployment of the USA missile shield before the election. He said Trump is certain that negotiating trade deals with individual countries was the best way to ensure they yield "win-win" situations for both sides. (more...)
United Nations says watching Palestinian prisoner hunger strike closely
- April 20, 2017
A former leader of the Tanzim brigade - the militant wing of the Fatah political party - Barghouti was convicted in 2004 of five counts of murder, including orchestrating attacks against Israelis. Fares added that the Prison Authority has also transferred dozens of detainees from the prisons they are held at, to various detention centers and placed many in solitary confinement, in addition to isolating the rest in one section. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
A former leader of the Tanzim brigade - the militant wing of the Fatah political party - Barghouti was convicted in 2004 of five counts of murder, including orchestrating attacks against Israelis. Fares added that the Prison Authority has also transferred dozens of detainees from the prisons they are held at, to various detention centers and placed many in solitary confinement, in addition to isolating the rest in one section. (more...)
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