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Lawsuit: Man deported after being part of protection program
- April 20, 2017
Lawyers for Juan Manuel Montes Borjorquez, 23, say he's the first person known to be deported despite participation in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, the Los Angeles Times reported Wednesday . Montes says in a court filing that a Border Patrol agent approached him on the street when he was not carrying his identification and did not allow him to show his DACA work permit, speak to an attorney or go before a judge. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
Lawyers for Juan Manuel Montes Borjorquez, 23, say he's the first person known to be deported despite participation in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, the Los Angeles Times reported Wednesday . Montes says in a court filing that a Border Patrol agent approached him on the street when he was not carrying his identification and did not allow him to show his DACA work permit, speak to an attorney or go before a judge. (more...)
Pence says USA set on ensuring nuclear-free Korea
- April 20, 2017
After referencing Pence's trip, Earhardt asked Trump whether he has ruled out a military strike against North Korea. The loss of USA participation in the Trans-Pacific Partnership was a blow to Japan following strenuous negotiations, especially over opening its long-protected farm sector to more imports, especially of dairy and meat products. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
After referencing Pence's trip, Earhardt asked Trump whether he has ruled out a military strike against North Korea. The loss of USA participation in the Trans-Pacific Partnership was a blow to Japan following strenuous negotiations, especially over opening its long-protected farm sector to more imports, especially of dairy and meat products. (more...)
Key facts as Texas governor revives push for 'bathroom bill'
- April 20, 2017
House and Senate committees on Tuesday approved two different approaches to the amendment , which could make Florida one of the largest marijuana markets in the country when fully implemented. "Raising taxes is not the answer". He says, "Good tax policy decrees that wherever possible a fee for a service should be assessed against those who directly benefit from that service". (more...)
- April 20, 2017
House and Senate committees on Tuesday approved two different approaches to the amendment , which could make Florida one of the largest marijuana markets in the country when fully implemented. "Raising taxes is not the answer". He says, "Good tax policy decrees that wherever possible a fee for a service should be assessed against those who directly benefit from that service". (more...)
Dad: Fresno shooting suspect spoke of race war
- April 20, 2017
Muhammad admitted the killings to officers as they arrested him, according to the chief. Former Federal Judge Oliver Wanger sentenced Muhammad in 2005 for possession of drugs and a firearm. Officers arrested the man before realizing it was Muhammad. He told detectives: "White people are responsible for keeping the black people down". (more...)
- April 20, 2017
Muhammad admitted the killings to officers as they arrested him, according to the chief. Former Federal Judge Oliver Wanger sentenced Muhammad in 2005 for possession of drugs and a firearm. Officers arrested the man before realizing it was Muhammad. He told detectives: "White people are responsible for keeping the black people down". (more...)
Pac-Man Maker Trademark Filed
- April 20, 2017
I know the header image may not have anything to do with the upcoming Pac-Man game, besides being the second entry to Bandai Namco's iconic cracker eater. As first spotted on NeoGAF, Bandai Namco filed the trademark over on the official European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) website . While Bandai Namco rarely has a big presence at the show, it sometimes has its games revealed during the press conferences of the console manufacturers, so those interested in Pac-Man Maker will ... (more...)
- April 20, 2017
I know the header image may not have anything to do with the upcoming Pac-Man game, besides being the second entry to Bandai Namco's iconic cracker eater. As first spotted on NeoGAF, Bandai Namco filed the trademark over on the official European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) website . While Bandai Namco rarely has a big presence at the show, it sometimes has its games revealed during the press conferences of the console manufacturers, so those interested in Pac-Man Maker will ... (more...)
Corbyn ridicules 'Lib Dem prisoner' May in election debate
- April 20, 2017
While Party leaders who fail at the ballot box traditionally step aside, as Ed Miliband did in 2015 or David Cameron following defeat in the European Union referendum, Labour sources who know Mr Corbyn well and those close to Labour leadership rivals say he is likely to stay on as leader as he bids to cement the powerbase of the hard left. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
While Party leaders who fail at the ballot box traditionally step aside, as Ed Miliband did in 2015 or David Cameron following defeat in the European Union referendum, Labour sources who know Mr Corbyn well and those close to Labour leadership rivals say he is likely to stay on as leader as he bids to cement the powerbase of the hard left. (more...)
Facebook video murder suspect kills himself in Pa., police confirm
- April 20, 2017
Stephens, 37, filmed the murder of 74-year-old Robert Godwin and uploaded the gruesome video to Facebook with the title "Easter Day Slaughter". Social media soon spread the word. That gave police just enough time to catch up with Stephens. Stephens's Facebook page also was eventually removed. Facebook announced on Monday that the company would be reviewing its policies after the incident. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
Stephens, 37, filmed the murder of 74-year-old Robert Godwin and uploaded the gruesome video to Facebook with the title "Easter Day Slaughter". Social media soon spread the word. That gave police just enough time to catch up with Stephens. Stephens's Facebook page also was eventually removed. Facebook announced on Monday that the company would be reviewing its policies after the incident. (more...)
Ossoff and Handel 'getting back to work' for June runoff
- April 20, 2017
A 30-year-old political novice, Ossoff is running as the lone Democrat against a field of 17 Republicans for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives vacated when Trump named Tom Price as his health secretary. Democrats, meanwhile, saw Handel - whose 55th birthday was Tuesday - as the Republican against whom they would fare the best, in part because of her conservative stances on social issues and attacks on Planned Parenthood . (more...)
- April 20, 2017
A 30-year-old political novice, Ossoff is running as the lone Democrat against a field of 17 Republicans for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives vacated when Trump named Tom Price as his health secretary. Democrats, meanwhile, saw Handel - whose 55th birthday was Tuesday - as the Republican against whom they would fare the best, in part because of her conservative stances on social issues and attacks on Planned Parenthood . (more...)
We do not know Kulbhushan Jadhav's location or health condition: MEA
- April 20, 2017
It may be recalled that the Pakistani Army holds great influence over the political system in Pakistan and it has the final say on many issues. "The Parliament of India has spoken in one voice, the whole country's sentiments are with Jadhav". (more...)
- April 20, 2017
It may be recalled that the Pakistani Army holds great influence over the political system in Pakistan and it has the final say on many issues. "The Parliament of India has spoken in one voice, the whole country's sentiments are with Jadhav". (more...)
After visa changes, Australia is making it harder to become a citizen
- April 20, 2017
On Wednesday, Mr Dutton linked the changes to 457s and the citizenship test to national security, especially Islamic terrorism. "We're defined by commitment to common values, political values, the rule of law, democracy, freedom, mutual respect, equality for men and women ... (more...)
- April 20, 2017
On Wednesday, Mr Dutton linked the changes to 457s and the citizenship test to national security, especially Islamic terrorism. "We're defined by commitment to common values, political values, the rule of law, democracy, freedom, mutual respect, equality for men and women ... (more...)
North Korea video portrays U.S. destroyed in missile barrage
- April 20, 2017
Quoting a Pentagon official, CNN reported on Tuesday that the US will hold two critical tests using its ship-to-air and ground-to-air interceptors. Despite knowing that the test was a failure, both the South Korean and US government are still unable to determine the type of missiles that North Korea used. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
Quoting a Pentagon official, CNN reported on Tuesday that the US will hold two critical tests using its ship-to-air and ground-to-air interceptors. Despite knowing that the test was a failure, both the South Korean and US government are still unable to determine the type of missiles that North Korea used. (more...)
Conservatives fault Arkansas court for halting executions
- April 20, 2017
That would be the most in the United States in as short a period since the death penalty's reinstatement in 1976. Johnson's attorneys requested additional DNA testing on evidence that they say could prove his innocence in the 1993 rape and killing of Carol Heath. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
That would be the most in the United States in as short a period since the death penalty's reinstatement in 1976. Johnson's attorneys requested additional DNA testing on evidence that they say could prove his innocence in the 1993 rape and killing of Carol Heath. (more...)
Families gather after Egypt church attack, state of emergency approved
- April 20, 2017
The attacks on the Mar Girgis church in the city of Tanta north of Cairo and Saint Mark's Church in the coastal city of Alexandria came just weeks ahead of a visit by Pope Francis to show support for Egypt's large Christian minority. Not long afterward, a suicide bomber attacked outside St. Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Alexandria, according to state news outlets. Asked about the possible reasons, Magdy said she believes the press and media have a responsibility towards people's lack ... (more...)
- April 20, 2017
The attacks on the Mar Girgis church in the city of Tanta north of Cairo and Saint Mark's Church in the coastal city of Alexandria came just weeks ahead of a visit by Pope Francis to show support for Egypt's large Christian minority. Not long afterward, a suicide bomber attacked outside St. Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Alexandria, according to state news outlets. Asked about the possible reasons, Magdy said she believes the press and media have a responsibility towards people's lack ... (more...)
Zara slammed for putting hate symbol on a denim skirt
- April 20, 2017
After being used as part of a magnitude of racist jokes among the Alt-right community online, Pepe the Frog was officially branded a "hate symbol", alongside the swastika, by the Anti-Defamation league. The Pepe the Frog image was originally created by Matt Furie in 2006 . "However, if the meme itself is racist or anti-Semitic in nature, or if it appears in a context containing bigoted or offensive language or symbols, then it may have been used for hateful purposes". (more...)
- April 20, 2017
After being used as part of a magnitude of racist jokes among the Alt-right community online, Pepe the Frog was officially branded a "hate symbol", alongside the swastika, by the Anti-Defamation league. The Pepe the Frog image was originally created by Matt Furie in 2006 . "However, if the meme itself is racist or anti-Semitic in nature, or if it appears in a context containing bigoted or offensive language or symbols, then it may have been used for hateful purposes". (more...)
US VP Mike Pence meets Indonesian president on Asia tour
- April 20, 2017
Vice President Mike Pence met with Japan's deputy prime minister in Tokyo on Tuesday, stressing that the USA will work with the country to defuse the North Korean nuclear program. But Pence struck a starkly different tone during his visit to Indonesia, which has often been praised as a successful Muslim democracy where most practise a moderate form of Islam and coexist peacefully with substantial religious minorities. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
Vice President Mike Pence met with Japan's deputy prime minister in Tokyo on Tuesday, stressing that the USA will work with the country to defuse the North Korean nuclear program. But Pence struck a starkly different tone during his visit to Indonesia, which has often been praised as a successful Muslim democracy where most practise a moderate form of Islam and coexist peacefully with substantial religious minorities. (more...)
'Unlikely' Russia had no knowledge of Syrian chemical attack
- April 20, 2017
His comments came after US President Donald Trump said Mr Putin was backing an "evil person" in Assad, as talks took place in Russian Federation between the countries' chief diplomats. The interview comes as the US military says a misdirected airstrike this week killed 18 allied fighters battling the Islamic State group in northern Syria. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
His comments came after US President Donald Trump said Mr Putin was backing an "evil person" in Assad, as talks took place in Russian Federation between the countries' chief diplomats. The interview comes as the US military says a misdirected airstrike this week killed 18 allied fighters battling the Islamic State group in northern Syria. (more...)
Ready or Not, Gorsuch Takes Top Court Seat a Week After Oath
- April 20, 2017
Mitch McConnell, before the vote, smugly commented "the most consequential decision" he had ever made was deciding in February 2016 that the next president of the United States would appoint the person to fill Antonin Scalia's seat on the court. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
Mitch McConnell, before the vote, smugly commented "the most consequential decision" he had ever made was deciding in February 2016 that the next president of the United States would appoint the person to fill Antonin Scalia's seat on the court. (more...)
Paying Matthew Stafford top money could cripple Detroit Lions
- April 20, 2017
Stafford didn't seem too bothered by the current state of negotiations as they are still in the early stages but expressed his desire to stay in Detroit. He is tasked with the starting for a team that has not won a playoff game since 1991. "I'm not making any promises one way or another, but I've always said since I've gotten here that Matthew is a good quarterback and I'd like to have him here long term". (more...)
- April 20, 2017
Stafford didn't seem too bothered by the current state of negotiations as they are still in the early stages but expressed his desire to stay in Detroit. He is tasked with the starting for a team that has not won a playoff game since 1991. "I'm not making any promises one way or another, but I've always said since I've gotten here that Matthew is a good quarterback and I'd like to have him here long term". (more...)
NATO 'No Longer Obsolete,' US-Russia Ties At 'All-Time Low'
- April 20, 2017
He tweeted his anger that it had "has again frustrated the global community in its condemnation of the use of chemical weapons". "The final outcome does not provide for a role for Assad or the Assad family for the future governments in Syria ", he said. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
He tweeted his anger that it had "has again frustrated the global community in its condemnation of the use of chemical weapons". "The final outcome does not provide for a role for Assad or the Assad family for the future governments in Syria ", he said. (more...)
Can Femenism and the Far Right Meet?
- April 20, 2017
The prospect of Melenchon or Le Pen , who wants to dump the euro currency and champions an even more strident anti-EU stance, or even both candidates making the run-off has put pressure on French bond yields. "They wanted to stay quiet about this problem, to suppress it, to keep it at a distance like one sweeps dust under the carpet", she said. How the FN fares in the parliamentary elections that follow in June would be crucial. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
The prospect of Melenchon or Le Pen , who wants to dump the euro currency and champions an even more strident anti-EU stance, or even both candidates making the run-off has put pressure on French bond yields. "They wanted to stay quiet about this problem, to suppress it, to keep it at a distance like one sweeps dust under the carpet", she said. How the FN fares in the parliamentary elections that follow in June would be crucial. (more...)
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