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Trump already making life very hard for Republicans trying to win elections
- April 20, 2017
A surge in Democratic fundraising in the wake of President Donald Trump's victory in the 2016 presidential race has helped make Democratic congressional candidates competitive in special elections for U.S. Readers of a liberal blog have donated more than $200,000 in less than a week to the Democratic candidate in a special congressional election in Kansas. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
A surge in Democratic fundraising in the wake of President Donald Trump's victory in the 2016 presidential race has helped make Democratic congressional candidates competitive in special elections for U.S. Readers of a liberal blog have donated more than $200,000 in less than a week to the Democratic candidate in a special congressional election in Kansas. (more...)
America's "Facebook Killer" Shoots Himself After Police Chase
- April 20, 2017
The employee took Stephens' money and waited for him to drive up to the next window before calling the police, DuCharme said. Erie County is in the northwestern corner of the state, roughly 100 miles (160 km) northeast of Cleveland. The auto Stephens was thought to be driving, a white Ford Fusion, did not contain Global Positioning System tracking devices, authorities said. It is not thought Mr Godwin knew Stephens beforehand. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
The employee took Stephens' money and waited for him to drive up to the next window before calling the police, DuCharme said. Erie County is in the northwestern corner of the state, roughly 100 miles (160 km) northeast of Cleveland. The auto Stephens was thought to be driving, a white Ford Fusion, did not contain Global Positioning System tracking devices, authorities said. It is not thought Mr Godwin knew Stephens beforehand. (more...)
Trump signs executive order scrutinizing skilled immigrant visas
- April 20, 2017
It also says President Trump's agency heads will watch how those "buy American laws" already in place are enforced and come up with ideas to improve them. In a statement, the White House said H-1B visas are supposed to bring the highest skilled and paid labour to the United States. The new executive order also directed federal agencies to review current procurement requirements and step up the effort to limit government purchase to USA -made goods. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
It also says President Trump's agency heads will watch how those "buy American laws" already in place are enforced and come up with ideas to improve them. In a statement, the White House said H-1B visas are supposed to bring the highest skilled and paid labour to the United States. The new executive order also directed federal agencies to review current procurement requirements and step up the effort to limit government purchase to USA -made goods. (more...)
Abe, Pence united on North Korea stance
- April 20, 2017
Vice foreign minister Han told the Associated Press last week that North Korea was prepared to handle a war with the U.S. "You read Clinton's book and he said, 'Oh, we made such a great peace deal, ' and it was a joke", Trump said in an interview on Fox & Friends that aired Tuesday. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
Vice foreign minister Han told the Associated Press last week that North Korea was prepared to handle a war with the U.S. "You read Clinton's book and he said, 'Oh, we made such a great peace deal, ' and it was a joke", Trump said in an interview on Fox & Friends that aired Tuesday. (more...)
Islamic State launches chlorine gas attacks in western Mosul
- April 20, 2017
Iraqi police on Sunday accused Islamic State of using chemical weapons against their forces in Mosul , but said that had not stopped them making new ground towards the militants' last stronghold in the city. "Two members of the anti-terrorism forces were killed in the clashes", he said. The coalition has said it "probably" played a role in civilian casualties in Mosul , while residents have been caught up in fighting between Iraqi forces and IS, and the jihadists are intentionally ... (more...)
- April 20, 2017
Iraqi police on Sunday accused Islamic State of using chemical weapons against their forces in Mosul , but said that had not stopped them making new ground towards the militants' last stronghold in the city. "Two members of the anti-terrorism forces were killed in the clashes", he said. The coalition has said it "probably" played a role in civilian casualties in Mosul , while residents have been caught up in fighting between Iraqi forces and IS, and the jihadists are intentionally ... (more...)
Scotland's Sturgeon says attempt to block independence vote will "crumble to dust"
- April 20, 2017
From my work with constituents whose lives and health are being wrecked by Tory austerity I know first-hand how important it is that we protect vulnerable people in our society from an increasingly hard-line Tory Government. And to be fair to Ms Davidson, she actually ended up pouring the pints, rather than downing them herself, as she spoke with customers about what they see as the big issues as they prepare to go to the ballot box. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
From my work with constituents whose lives and health are being wrecked by Tory austerity I know first-hand how important it is that we protect vulnerable people in our society from an increasingly hard-line Tory Government. And to be fair to Ms Davidson, she actually ended up pouring the pints, rather than downing them herself, as she spoke with customers about what they see as the big issues as they prepare to go to the ballot box. (more...)
Russia's Putin congratulates Erdogan on Turkey referendum
- April 20, 2017
The parliamentary assembly of the Council of Europe (CoE) also noted that the referendum "fell short of CoE standards". But Binali Yildirim warned that calling for street protests was unacceptable. But opponents fear the changes will lead to autocratic one-man rule, ensuring that Mr Erdogan , who has been accused of repressing rights and freedoms, could govern until 2029 with few checks and balances. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
The parliamentary assembly of the Council of Europe (CoE) also noted that the referendum "fell short of CoE standards". But Binali Yildirim warned that calling for street protests was unacceptable. But opponents fear the changes will lead to autocratic one-man rule, ensuring that Mr Erdogan , who has been accused of repressing rights and freedoms, could govern until 2029 with few checks and balances. (more...)
Trump to nominate Scott Brown as New Zealand ambassador
- April 20, 2017
President Trump announced his intent on Thursday to nominate former Massachusetts Sen. Brown has recently been a political contributor to Fox News. Senate seat", though Brown famously rejected that label and declared it "the people's seat". Rumors that Brown would soon be headed to the other side of the planet to serve in the role first emerged earlier this year. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
President Trump announced his intent on Thursday to nominate former Massachusetts Sen. Brown has recently been a political contributor to Fox News. Senate seat", though Brown famously rejected that label and declared it "the people's seat". Rumors that Brown would soon be headed to the other side of the planet to serve in the role first emerged earlier this year. (more...)
Serena Williams Won the 2017 Australian Open While Eight Weeks Pregnant
- April 20, 2017
Serena Williams one of the greatest women Tennis player ever has just announced that she is 20 weeks pregnant, which means that she won her last laurel as a mother-to-be. She is the most recent female player to have held all four major singles titles simultaneously (2002-03 and 2014-15) and the third player to achieve this record twice after Rod Laver and Steffi Graf. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
Serena Williams one of the greatest women Tennis player ever has just announced that she is 20 weeks pregnant, which means that she won her last laurel as a mother-to-be. She is the most recent female player to have held all four major singles titles simultaneously (2002-03 and 2014-15) and the third player to achieve this record twice after Rod Laver and Steffi Graf. (more...)
Political parties stage anti-Zuma protests in Pretoria
- April 20, 2017
Former finance minister Pravin Gordhan - who with his deputy Mcebisi Jonas was axed by Zuma, angering South Africans - is also celebrating his 68th birthday today. ANCYL secretary general Njabulo Nzuza said there are no counterprotests planned for Wednesday. On the other hand all opposition parties have vowed to vote in favour of the motion and appealed to the ANC to do the same, as the party has the majority vote in Parliament. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
Former finance minister Pravin Gordhan - who with his deputy Mcebisi Jonas was axed by Zuma, angering South Africans - is also celebrating his 68th birthday today. ANCYL secretary general Njabulo Nzuza said there are no counterprotests planned for Wednesday. On the other hand all opposition parties have vowed to vote in favour of the motion and appealed to the ANC to do the same, as the party has the majority vote in Parliament. (more...)
North Korean nuclear test site now ... a volleyball court?
- April 20, 2017
Analysts told the New York Times that the games were probably meant to send a message, as North Korea knows that the Punggye-ri test site is under intense scrutiny. Volleyball is a popular sport in North Korea and the country's women's national team came third in the 1972 Munich Olympics - beating neighbors and rivals South Korea to the podium. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
Analysts told the New York Times that the games were probably meant to send a message, as North Korea knows that the Punggye-ri test site is under intense scrutiny. Volleyball is a popular sport in North Korea and the country's women's national team came third in the 1972 Munich Olympics - beating neighbors and rivals South Korea to the podium. (more...)
Images show North Koreans playing volleyball at nuclear test site
- April 20, 2017
The second is that North Korea-knowing that analysts are watching-are trying to trick those analysts into thinking that the site is on standby. The surveillance craft had made their last appearance over the Korean peninsula in September of 2016, after North Korea conducted its fifth nuclear test. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
The second is that North Korea-knowing that analysts are watching-are trying to trick those analysts into thinking that the site is on standby. The surveillance craft had made their last appearance over the Korean peninsula in September of 2016, after North Korea conducted its fifth nuclear test. (more...)
OPCW: Sarin Or Similar Substance Used In Suspected Syria Chemical Attack
- April 20, 2017
France's Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault said Wednesday that this country would present proof of the Assad regime's culpability in the coming days. A senior military official told reporters that the Israeli intelligence estimates that Assad has "between 1 and 3 tons" of chemical weapons. The fighting has killed an estimated 400,000 people and displaced half of Syria's population. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
France's Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault said Wednesday that this country would present proof of the Assad regime's culpability in the coming days. A senior military official told reporters that the Israeli intelligence estimates that Assad has "between 1 and 3 tons" of chemical weapons. The fighting has killed an estimated 400,000 people and displaced half of Syria's population. (more...)
India not aware of Kulbhushan Jadhav's whereabouts, says MEA
- April 20, 2017
Dubbing the sentence handed out by Pakistan military court to Indian citizen Kulbhushan Jadhav as "sad", Congress leader Oscar Fernandes on Thursday called on the two Asian neighbours to resolve issues through diplomatic channels. Spy wars between India and Pakistan erupt occasionally, the Dawn said in an editorial. Pak's alleged subterfuges The external affairs ministry's statement, for the first time, shared details of diplomatic threats and subterfuges indulged in by Pakistan to refuse ... (more...)
- April 20, 2017
Dubbing the sentence handed out by Pakistan military court to Indian citizen Kulbhushan Jadhav as "sad", Congress leader Oscar Fernandes on Thursday called on the two Asian neighbours to resolve issues through diplomatic channels. Spy wars between India and Pakistan erupt occasionally, the Dawn said in an editorial. Pak's alleged subterfuges The external affairs ministry's statement, for the first time, shared details of diplomatic threats and subterfuges indulged in by Pakistan to refuse ... (more...)
Stephen Colbert bids farewell to Bill O'Reilly: "Stay strong, Papa Bear!"
- April 20, 2017
Even though at least one of the harassment cases against him dated back more than a decade and was widely reported then, the accumulation of cases outlined in the Times damaged him much more extensively. "The O'Reilly Factor" has been the most watched program on Fox News and was coming off the highest-rated first quarter in its history, averaging 4 million viewers, according to Nielsen. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
Even though at least one of the harassment cases against him dated back more than a decade and was widely reported then, the accumulation of cases outlined in the Times damaged him much more extensively. "The O'Reilly Factor" has been the most watched program on Fox News and was coming off the highest-rated first quarter in its history, averaging 4 million viewers, according to Nielsen. (more...)
China's man on North Korea crisis cools heels in Beijing
- April 20, 2017
Aso told reporters before Mr. Pence's arrival. The approach reflected a belief that the U.S., working closely with the United Nations and Japan, South Korea, China and Russian Federation, could create enough worldwide pressure to eventually push North Korea to denuclearize - and that this outcome was something everyone could afford to wait for. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
Aso told reporters before Mr. Pence's arrival. The approach reflected a belief that the U.S., working closely with the United Nations and Japan, South Korea, China and Russian Federation, could create enough worldwide pressure to eventually push North Korea to denuclearize - and that this outcome was something everyone could afford to wait for. (more...)
Pence: No negotiations with N. Korea 'at this time'
- April 20, 2017
Pence, who visited the demilitarized zone between North and South Korea on Monday, said all options remained on the table for countering the nuclear and ballistic missile threat posed by the rogue North Korean dictatorship. The term "reckless" is one the North Koreans have used to describe ongoing large-scale USA and South Korean military exercises, which the North calls a dress rehearsal for an invasion. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
Pence, who visited the demilitarized zone between North and South Korea on Monday, said all options remained on the table for countering the nuclear and ballistic missile threat posed by the rogue North Korean dictatorship. The term "reckless" is one the North Koreans have used to describe ongoing large-scale USA and South Korean military exercises, which the North calls a dress rehearsal for an invasion. (more...)
H-1B visas: Nasscom says no impact as Assocham asserts lay-offs ahead
- April 20, 2017
The order specifically asks the secretary to review waivers of these rules in free-trade agreements. Trump's remarks , coming in an interview with TMJ4-TV, appear to be a rare show of bipartisanship by a new president who has worked nearly exclusively with fellow Republicans during his first three months in office. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
The order specifically asks the secretary to review waivers of these rules in free-trade agreements. Trump's remarks , coming in an interview with TMJ4-TV, appear to be a rare show of bipartisanship by a new president who has worked nearly exclusively with fellow Republicans during his first three months in office. (more...)
Pence praises Indonesia's moderate form of Islam
- April 20, 2017
Aso said the focus of both sides is "not only boosting trade and investment between the two countries, but also building high-level and fair rules by Japan and the USA, and expanding them across the Asia-Pacific". It is his first trip to Asia as vice president. "My hope is that they'll continue to get the message not just from the United States, here in Japan, and in South Korea, but on an increasing basis from China and countries all over the world committing to a denuclearized Korean ... (more...)
- April 20, 2017
Aso said the focus of both sides is "not only boosting trade and investment between the two countries, but also building high-level and fair rules by Japan and the USA, and expanding them across the Asia-Pacific". It is his first trip to Asia as vice president. "My hope is that they'll continue to get the message not just from the United States, here in Japan, and in South Korea, but on an increasing basis from China and countries all over the world committing to a denuclearized Korean ... (more...)
Indian 'rhetoric' on Jadhav fuelling hatred against Pakistan: Islamabad
- April 20, 2017
Jadhav was also provided legal assistance. Janjua told Bambawale that India had not provided consular access to Pakistanis in Indian prisons for years, despite repeated requests and follow-up by the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi. As per an MoU signed between maritime security agencies of India and Pakistan in 2006, coast guard delegations of the two countries would visit each other every year. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
Jadhav was also provided legal assistance. Janjua told Bambawale that India had not provided consular access to Pakistanis in Indian prisons for years, despite repeated requests and follow-up by the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi. As per an MoU signed between maritime security agencies of India and Pakistan in 2006, coast guard delegations of the two countries would visit each other every year. (more...)
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