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Russian Federation suspends communications hotline with Pentagon on Syria
- April 20, 2017
Eyewitnesses said Saturday that fresh airstrikes on the area - now a virtual ghost town - had killed one woman and wounded several others. NPR Pentagon correspondent Tom Bowman said Saturday that "there's no indication" the Trump administration will take further action against the Assad regime, describing the airstrike as a "narrowly focused mission". (more...)
- April 20, 2017
Eyewitnesses said Saturday that fresh airstrikes on the area - now a virtual ghost town - had killed one woman and wounded several others. NPR Pentagon correspondent Tom Bowman said Saturday that "there's no indication" the Trump administration will take further action against the Assad regime, describing the airstrike as a "narrowly focused mission". (more...)
Arkansas suffers 2 setbacks to multiple execution plan
- April 20, 2017
The company said that ADC placed the order for the drug over the phone and never disclosed that the drug was to be used for executions. Arkansas Department of Correction Deputy Director Rory Griffin said he did not keep records of the texts, but McKesson salesman Tim Jenkins did. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
The company said that ADC placed the order for the drug over the phone and never disclosed that the drug was to be used for executions. Arkansas Department of Correction Deputy Director Rory Griffin said he did not keep records of the texts, but McKesson salesman Tim Jenkins did. (more...)
Gorsuch To Hear Missouri Religious Liberty Case
- April 20, 2017
Gorsuch's confirmation ensured a tilt to the right for the court that had previously existed with Scalia. Scalia was known for his adherence to textualism - a manner of interpreting laws in accordance with their plain text, rather than by assuming or inferring the intent of lawmakers, or the potential consequences of the laws' implementation. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
Gorsuch's confirmation ensured a tilt to the right for the court that had previously existed with Scalia. Scalia was known for his adherence to textualism - a manner of interpreting laws in accordance with their plain text, rather than by assuming or inferring the intent of lawmakers, or the potential consequences of the laws' implementation. (more...)
Leicester's Champions League campaign in numbers
- April 20, 2017
Atletico held a 1-0 lead from their home leg, and were able to tiptoe through following Tuesday's 1-1 draw at the King Power stadium. They're an awesome team, I love what they've done and I honestly hope they go on to finally win it all. Full of hope and excitement as we progress. "[Atletico] are probably used to playing teams who keep possession more, so we were going direct". This season, official UEFA Champions League partner Sony Xperia is offering supporters a unique way to see and ... (more...)
- April 20, 2017
Atletico held a 1-0 lead from their home leg, and were able to tiptoe through following Tuesday's 1-1 draw at the King Power stadium. They're an awesome team, I love what they've done and I honestly hope they go on to finally win it all. Full of hope and excitement as we progress. "[Atletico] are probably used to playing teams who keep possession more, so we were going direct". This season, official UEFA Champions League partner Sony Xperia is offering supporters a unique way to see and ... (more...)
MCD Polls 2017: Congress' manifesto on urban infrastructure promises RWAs empowerment
- April 20, 2017
The senior BJP leader also trained his guns on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and alleged that the AAP supremo has become "over ambitious". He had protested outside the residence of party vice-president Rahul Gandhi in March. Ms. Dikshit had termed the shift as "betrayal" by him. "Let us see when do others follow suit", Lovely said. In a setback to the Congress ahead of the April 23 civic polls, former Delhi Congress chief Arvinder Singh Lovely and former Youth Congress leader Amit ... (more...)
- April 20, 2017
The senior BJP leader also trained his guns on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and alleged that the AAP supremo has become "over ambitious". He had protested outside the residence of party vice-president Rahul Gandhi in March. Ms. Dikshit had termed the shift as "betrayal" by him. "Let us see when do others follow suit", Lovely said. In a setback to the Congress ahead of the April 23 civic polls, former Delhi Congress chief Arvinder Singh Lovely and former Youth Congress leader Amit ... (more...)
Iran: President Rouhani registers to run for 2nd term
- April 20, 2017
Raisi showed up at the center accompanied by a number of mothers who had lost their children to wars fought by Iran, said Tehran-based media outlet Tasnim. The situation, however, was brought into focus by the reports that the Supreme Leader - who had been in his post since 1989, after serving as President - was now terminally ill. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
Raisi showed up at the center accompanied by a number of mothers who had lost their children to wars fought by Iran, said Tehran-based media outlet Tasnim. The situation, however, was brought into focus by the reports that the Supreme Leader - who had been in his post since 1989, after serving as President - was now terminally ill. (more...)
Labour leader says UK election 'establishment vs people'
- April 20, 2017
Bob Marshall-Andrews condemned the "abject failure of the Labour leadership" in arguing against Brexit during the European Union referendum and said his former party had become a "political basket case". "Only Labour or the Tories can win this election and voting Labour is the only way to remove Theresa May from office", he said. Three Labour MPs - Jonathan Reynolds, Lisa Nandy and Clive Lewis - were contradicted by the leadership when they called for the party not to put up a ... (more...)
- April 20, 2017
Bob Marshall-Andrews condemned the "abject failure of the Labour leadership" in arguing against Brexit during the European Union referendum and said his former party had become a "political basket case". "Only Labour or the Tories can win this election and voting Labour is the only way to remove Theresa May from office", he said. Three Labour MPs - Jonathan Reynolds, Lisa Nandy and Clive Lewis - were contradicted by the leadership when they called for the party not to put up a ... (more...)
Nepal prez Bidya Devi Bhandari begins 2-day Odisha tour
- April 20, 2017
The Minister, who returned to Kathmandu on Wednesday, was speaking to media persons at Tribhuvan International Airport here. "India also expressed its readiness to support Nepal in its all endeavours". "The Indian President, Prime Minister and distinguished personalities were present on the occasion", he said. The Nepalese President is scheduled to visit Lingaraj temple and spend the night at a hotel here. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
The Minister, who returned to Kathmandu on Wednesday, was speaking to media persons at Tribhuvan International Airport here. "India also expressed its readiness to support Nepal in its all endeavours". "The Indian President, Prime Minister and distinguished personalities were present on the occasion", he said. The Nepalese President is scheduled to visit Lingaraj temple and spend the night at a hotel here. (more...)
Pence in Japan as Country Presses Forward for TPP Deal Without US
- April 20, 2017
The bilateral trade rhetoric is the central theme of Pence's visit to Asia, which aims to spread the message that Trump is open to boosting US trade in Asia, despite abandoning the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). A Japanese official says a difference in approach remains with the USA despite an agreement on a framework for new bilateral economic talks. Significantly, when asked whether USA cyber sabotage was responsible for North Korea's failed missile test last weekend, Pence refused to ... (more...)
- April 20, 2017
The bilateral trade rhetoric is the central theme of Pence's visit to Asia, which aims to spread the message that Trump is open to boosting US trade in Asia, despite abandoning the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). A Japanese official says a difference in approach remains with the USA despite an agreement on a framework for new bilateral economic talks. Significantly, when asked whether USA cyber sabotage was responsible for North Korea's failed missile test last weekend, Pence refused to ... (more...)
Warren: Trump, Kim Jong-un Both 'Unstable' Men With Nuclear Weapons
- April 20, 2017
But after a brief but bracing war scare, national security adviser H.R. McMaster and Defense Secretary James N. Mattis swooped in to moderate the commander in chief. In an editorial Tuesday, it pointed out that China and USA cooperation is increasing over the North Korean problem, and that the possibility of dragging out the North Korea issue indefinitely has "decreased drastically". (more...)
- April 20, 2017
But after a brief but bracing war scare, national security adviser H.R. McMaster and Defense Secretary James N. Mattis swooped in to moderate the commander in chief. In an editorial Tuesday, it pointed out that China and USA cooperation is increasing over the North Korean problem, and that the possibility of dragging out the North Korea issue indefinitely has "decreased drastically". (more...)
U.S. aircraft carrier group expected off Korea at end of April
- April 20, 2017
The move comes amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and North Korea, including yet another (failed) missile test in the region. Pence says, "North Korea would do well not to test his resolve". "It's going to take more time ", Susan A. Thornton, acting assistant secretary for East Asia and Pacific affairs, told reporters this week. The carrier and its escorts left Singapore on April 8, according to a statement from the Navy's Pacific Fleet. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
The move comes amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and North Korea, including yet another (failed) missile test in the region. Pence says, "North Korea would do well not to test his resolve". "It's going to take more time ", Susan A. Thornton, acting assistant secretary for East Asia and Pacific affairs, told reporters this week. The carrier and its escorts left Singapore on April 8, according to a statement from the Navy's Pacific Fleet. (more...)
WH: Georgia's Special Election 'A Big Loss' for Democrats
- April 20, 2017
At the White House, spokesman Sean Spicer tried to do exactly that. "‶Beating Ossoff and holding this seat is something that rises above any one person". When asked whether Spicer was concerned that "Ossoff came so close to 50 percent", Spicer said, "Well, again, I would - just looking at the facts, there was one candidate on the Democratic side". (more...)
- April 20, 2017
At the White House, spokesman Sean Spicer tried to do exactly that. "‶Beating Ossoff and holding this seat is something that rises above any one person". When asked whether Spicer was concerned that "Ossoff came so close to 50 percent", Spicer said, "Well, again, I would - just looking at the facts, there was one candidate on the Democratic side". (more...)
United Kingdom lawmakers back prime minister's call for June 8 election
- April 20, 2017
Mrs May, who became PM last July after the European Union referendum, told MPs that it would wrong for the United Kingdom to find itself reaching the most "difficult and sensitive" phase of Brexit negotiations in late 2018 and early 2019 at a time when a general election was "looming on the horizon". (more...)
- April 20, 2017
Mrs May, who became PM last July after the European Union referendum, told MPs that it would wrong for the United Kingdom to find itself reaching the most "difficult and sensitive" phase of Brexit negotiations in late 2018 and early 2019 at a time when a general election was "looming on the horizon". (more...)
Secret Service closes White House sidewalk access
- April 20, 2017
The US Secret Service on Wednesday said it is ending public access to the sidewalk in front of the White House, a concrete stretch on which millions of tourists - including India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi when he was a political journeyman - have stood to have their photographs taken. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
The US Secret Service on Wednesday said it is ending public access to the sidewalk in front of the White House, a concrete stretch on which millions of tourists - including India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi when he was a political journeyman - have stood to have their photographs taken. (more...)
Palestinians in Israeli jails launch mass hunger strike
- April 20, 2017
With the Israeli occupation of Palestine soon marking 50 long years, and with Israel's backer the United States unwilling or unable to rein in its excesses, Palestinians have had to turn to other means to resist. Barghouti declined to offer a defense at his trial and refused to recognize the Israeli court's jurisdiction and legitimacy. He said he organized the hunger strike to fight back, after exhausting all other options. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
With the Israeli occupation of Palestine soon marking 50 long years, and with Israel's backer the United States unwilling or unable to rein in its excesses, Palestinians have had to turn to other means to resist. Barghouti declined to offer a defense at his trial and refused to recognize the Israeli court's jurisdiction and legitimacy. He said he organized the hunger strike to fight back, after exhausting all other options. (more...)
EPA to reduce workforce with buyouts, early retirement plan
- April 20, 2017
Some environmental advocates are calling Wednesday's visit a first major test of Pruitt's leadership. An EPA spokesman did not immediately reply to a request for comment on Pruitt's schedule and the union's invitation. Thirteen other families are appealing their relocation offers from the city housing authority or have been given notice to move. Forty-four-year-old Demetra Turner says finding a solution is the fight of her life. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
Some environmental advocates are calling Wednesday's visit a first major test of Pruitt's leadership. An EPA spokesman did not immediately reply to a request for comment on Pruitt's schedule and the union's invitation. Thirteen other families are appealing their relocation offers from the city housing authority or have been given notice to move. Forty-four-year-old Demetra Turner says finding a solution is the fight of her life. (more...)
Neil Gorsuch confirmed by Senate as Supreme Court justice
- April 20, 2017
Republican Sen. Susan Collins of ME, the only GOP lawmaker who had called for Garland to be allotted a hearing, believes that the chamber has been degrading its rules because of partisanship for years. The Supreme Court has been operating with only eight justices since Mr Scalia's death. The new rule allowed the Senate to take a simple majority procedural vote to limit debate to 30 hours on President Donald Trump's candidate for the Supreme Court. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
Republican Sen. Susan Collins of ME, the only GOP lawmaker who had called for Garland to be allotted a hearing, believes that the chamber has been degrading its rules because of partisanship for years. The Supreme Court has been operating with only eight justices since Mr Scalia's death. The new rule allowed the Senate to take a simple majority procedural vote to limit debate to 30 hours on President Donald Trump's candidate for the Supreme Court. (more...)
Canadian Defence Minister pays obeisance at Golden Temple
- April 20, 2017
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan says he hopes the Indian government will do more to find justice for the thousands of Sikhs who were killed in violent riots more than 30 years ago. However, the Aam Aadmi Party welcomed Sajjan to Punjab and slammed Amarinder for his stand on the issue. SGPC task force ensured the radical elements did not create any scene inside the shrine complex. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan says he hopes the Indian government will do more to find justice for the thousands of Sikhs who were killed in violent riots more than 30 years ago. However, the Aam Aadmi Party welcomed Sajjan to Punjab and slammed Amarinder for his stand on the issue. SGPC task force ensured the radical elements did not create any scene inside the shrine complex. (more...)
Advani, Bharti and Joshi to be tried in Babri Masjid demolition case
- April 20, 2017
The bench also ordered that separate trial courts at Rae Bareli and Lucknow should be clubbed and conducted in the capital of Uttar Pradesh only and directed that trials should be completed in two years. When the High Court had upheld the CBI's consolidated charge sheet, which included criminal conspiracy charge, then there was no justification in CBI withdrawing it against Advani and others at a later stage. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
The bench also ordered that separate trial courts at Rae Bareli and Lucknow should be clubbed and conducted in the capital of Uttar Pradesh only and directed that trials should be completed in two years. When the High Court had upheld the CBI's consolidated charge sheet, which included criminal conspiracy charge, then there was no justification in CBI withdrawing it against Advani and others at a later stage. (more...)
Japan and Australia to deepen ties amid North Korea tension
- April 20, 2017
In the middle of the stage, a disturbing propaganda video showing American cities being destroyed by an atomic bomb and the USA flag going up in flames was played. "Allowing this dictator to have that kind of power is not something that civilized nations can allow to happen", he said in reference to Kim. In his New Year's address, Kim Jong-un warned that the regime was close to testing an ICBM. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
In the middle of the stage, a disturbing propaganda video showing American cities being destroyed by an atomic bomb and the USA flag going up in flames was played. "Allowing this dictator to have that kind of power is not something that civilized nations can allow to happen", he said in reference to Kim. In his New Year's address, Kim Jong-un warned that the regime was close to testing an ICBM. (more...)
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