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Jehovah's Witnesses Banned by Russia's Supreme Court After 'Extremist' Tag Is Upheld
- April 20, 2017
There are more than eight million Jehovah's Witnesses worldwide, with some countries classifying the group as a sect. Leaders of the group could face as many as 10 years in prison. The Justice Ministry began an investigation into the group's practices in February. According to #Russia Jehovah's Witnesses are extremists and it is now illegal to be one. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
There are more than eight million Jehovah's Witnesses worldwide, with some countries classifying the group as a sect. Leaders of the group could face as many as 10 years in prison. The Justice Ministry began an investigation into the group's practices in February. According to #Russia Jehovah's Witnesses are extremists and it is now illegal to be one. (more...)
Trump strategy on N. Korea: 'Maximum pressure and engagement'
- April 20, 2017
China's Global Times newspaper, which is published by the People's Daily, the Communist Party's official paper, said North Korea must have felt the shockwave from the 11-ton "mother of all bombs" dropped by US forces on Islamic State-linked fighters in Afghanistan on Thursday. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
China's Global Times newspaper, which is published by the People's Daily, the Communist Party's official paper, said North Korea must have felt the shockwave from the 11-ton "mother of all bombs" dropped by US forces on Islamic State-linked fighters in Afghanistan on Thursday. (more...)
O'Reilly leaves Fox News amid harassment claims
- April 20, 2017
Madison Avenue might be willing to place commercials it swiped from Bill O'Reilly back in his time slot, now that someone else is going to anchor it. Carlson usually benefits from O'Reilly's strong lead-in. Shares of Twenty-First Century Fox ended Wednesday's trading on the Nasdaq down less than 1 percent at $30.39 and analysts said the network's viewers would likely remain loyal. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
Madison Avenue might be willing to place commercials it swiped from Bill O'Reilly back in his time slot, now that someone else is going to anchor it. Carlson usually benefits from O'Reilly's strong lead-in. Shares of Twenty-First Century Fox ended Wednesday's trading on the Nasdaq down less than 1 percent at $30.39 and analysts said the network's viewers would likely remain loyal. (more...)
Trading the second overall pick might be hard for the 49ers
- April 20, 2017
Brown, who has the most leverage in the draft, telling the world a team called about the No. 1 pick to take a quarterback could be created to get a team to increase its trade offer and/or push another prospect down the board. "All of them are really mature young men", Brown said, "and I think would handle themselves well". "We've got to have somebody that wants to move up to that spot". (more...)
- April 20, 2017
Brown, who has the most leverage in the draft, telling the world a team called about the No. 1 pick to take a quarterback could be created to get a team to increase its trade offer and/or push another prospect down the board. "All of them are really mature young men", Brown said, "and I think would handle themselves well". "We've got to have somebody that wants to move up to that spot". (more...)
GOP Lawmaker: 'Steve Bannon's White House Days Are Numbered'
- April 20, 2017
Trump purportedly told the pair to "work this out" amid repeated policy disagreements between them - a recurring media narrative. President Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner , flew into Iraq on Monday with the top US general to get a first-hand assessment of the battle against ISIS from USA commanders on the ground and Iraqi leaders. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
Trump purportedly told the pair to "work this out" amid repeated policy disagreements between them - a recurring media narrative. President Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner , flew into Iraq on Monday with the top US general to get a first-hand assessment of the battle against ISIS from USA commanders on the ground and Iraqi leaders. (more...)
Opposition parties come out swinging as snap general election tears open faultlines
- April 20, 2017
In her first campaign visit, to a Labour marginal in Bolton on Wednesday, the Prime Minister told an invited audience: "There's a very clear choice at this election". "I want a Labour government that ensures that carers are properly supported when they are caring for loved ones". Under his leadership, Labour was not part of the "cosy club" at Westminster which thinks it is natural for Britain to be "governed by a ruling elite, the City and the tax-dodgers", he said. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
In her first campaign visit, to a Labour marginal in Bolton on Wednesday, the Prime Minister told an invited audience: "There's a very clear choice at this election". "I want a Labour government that ensures that carers are properly supported when they are caring for loved ones". Under his leadership, Labour was not part of the "cosy club" at Westminster which thinks it is natural for Britain to be "governed by a ruling elite, the City and the tax-dodgers", he said. (more...)
On Day 1 as Supreme Court justice, Gorsuch has many questions
- April 20, 2017
President Donald Trump nominated Gorsuch to fill the vacancy left by the passing of Justice Antonin Scalia 14 months ago. Chief Justice John Roberts welcomed Gorsuch to "our common calling". When he wasn't asking questions, Gorsuch sat straight up with a grin on his face, appearing as exuberant as a young child on their first day of school. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
President Donald Trump nominated Gorsuch to fill the vacancy left by the passing of Justice Antonin Scalia 14 months ago. Chief Justice John Roberts welcomed Gorsuch to "our common calling". When he wasn't asking questions, Gorsuch sat straight up with a grin on his face, appearing as exuberant as a young child on their first day of school. (more...)
Arkansas executions blocked again by healthcare company suit
- April 20, 2017
Robert Allen Floss, a family practitioner who is also regional medical director of Correct Care Solutions, the company contracted to provide health care services to the state's prison system. The company said it would suffer harm financially and to its reputation if the executions were carried out. McKesson attorney John Tull told the judge that the prisons department had "duped" the Virginia-based company, which has been supplying pharmaceuticals and medical equipment to the agency for more ... (more...)
- April 20, 2017
Robert Allen Floss, a family practitioner who is also regional medical director of Correct Care Solutions, the company contracted to provide health care services to the state's prison system. The company said it would suffer harm financially and to its reputation if the executions were carried out. McKesson attorney John Tull told the judge that the prisons department had "duped" the Virginia-based company, which has been supplying pharmaceuticals and medical equipment to the agency for more ... (more...)
UN Security Council adopts statement condemning NK missile launch
- April 20, 2017
The firing was made as South Korean and USA troops were conducting annual military drills that the North views as an invasion rehearsal. The US and its regional allies, South Korea and Japan, have been holding regular joint military exercises on the Korean Peninsula to counter perceived threats from the North. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
The firing was made as South Korean and USA troops were conducting annual military drills that the North views as an invasion rehearsal. The US and its regional allies, South Korea and Japan, have been holding regular joint military exercises on the Korean Peninsula to counter perceived threats from the North. (more...)
United Nations votes to close Haiti peacekeeping mission
- April 20, 2017
She cited the example of a sex ring allegedly run by Sri Lankan peacekeepers in Haiti - they reportedly lured hungry teenage boys and girls by offering them snacks and cookies. He stressed it is unsafe work done honorably by "the vast majority" of peacekeepers. Sandra Honore, the United Nations envoy for Haiti, said on Tuesday that the improved political outlook in Haiti, which she said was the result of elections in the country, had opened "a crucial window of opportunity to address the ... (more...)
- April 20, 2017
She cited the example of a sex ring allegedly run by Sri Lankan peacekeepers in Haiti - they reportedly lured hungry teenage boys and girls by offering them snacks and cookies. He stressed it is unsafe work done honorably by "the vast majority" of peacekeepers. Sandra Honore, the United Nations envoy for Haiti, said on Tuesday that the improved political outlook in Haiti, which she said was the result of elections in the country, had opened "a crucial window of opportunity to address the ... (more...)
O'Reilly Still Denies Harassment Allegations After Fox News Ouster
- April 20, 2017
Late Tuesday, O'Reilly also found a fan and a black, female defender in Deneen Borelli , a Fox News contributor who has appeared on his program about a dozen times, according to The Hollywood Reporter . Responding to the news of his departure, O'Reilly said: 'It is tremendously disheartening that we part ways due to completely unfounded claims . Vanity Fair notes that some people in the Fox News newsroom cried over O'Reilly's departure, while other folks were overjoyed, which seemed ... (more...)
- April 20, 2017
Late Tuesday, O'Reilly also found a fan and a black, female defender in Deneen Borelli , a Fox News contributor who has appeared on his program about a dozen times, according to The Hollywood Reporter . Responding to the news of his departure, O'Reilly said: 'It is tremendously disheartening that we part ways due to completely unfounded claims . Vanity Fair notes that some people in the Fox News newsroom cried over O'Reilly's departure, while other folks were overjoyed, which seemed ... (more...)
Canada refutes United States claims of unfair dairy trade
- April 20, 2017
And again, I want to also just mention, included in there is lumber - timber - and energy. This is not the first time Canada's dairy industry has been criticised for being overly protectionist. Mr MacNaughton instead laid the blame at the feet of "US and global overproduction" and the hard "global situation" of low world dairy prices, which is a problem faced by farmers on both sides of the border. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
And again, I want to also just mention, included in there is lumber - timber - and energy. This is not the first time Canada's dairy industry has been criticised for being overly protectionist. Mr MacNaughton instead laid the blame at the feet of "US and global overproduction" and the hard "global situation" of low world dairy prices, which is a problem faced by farmers on both sides of the border. (more...)
Government unveils proposed marijuana legislation
- April 20, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government unveiled legislation Thursday to fully legalize marijuana , making Canada only the second country to do so, after Uruguay . Adults would be allowed to produce legal cannabis products such as food or drinks, for personal use at home. Despite introduction of the legislation, there remains a lot to be done before the legal regime comes into place. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government unveiled legislation Thursday to fully legalize marijuana , making Canada only the second country to do so, after Uruguay . Adults would be allowed to produce legal cannabis products such as food or drinks, for personal use at home. Despite introduction of the legislation, there remains a lot to be done before the legal regime comes into place. (more...)
Donald Trump in Wisconsin: I support Tammy Baldwin 'Buy America' bill
- April 20, 2017
The H-1B visa program is designed for foreigners to work for American companies in jobs that usually require higher education - including scientists, engineers or computer programmers. This visit will be Trump's first trip to Wisconsin since taking office. During his remarks, Trump weighed in on another economic issue, promising to find a solution to a trade dispute with Canada that has left dairy farmers in Wisconsin and NY without a market they had for a product called ultra-filtered ... (more...)
- April 20, 2017
The H-1B visa program is designed for foreigners to work for American companies in jobs that usually require higher education - including scientists, engineers or computer programmers. This visit will be Trump's first trip to Wisconsin since taking office. During his remarks, Trump weighed in on another economic issue, promising to find a solution to a trade dispute with Canada that has left dairy farmers in Wisconsin and NY without a market they had for a product called ultra-filtered ... (more...)
Patriots hit back at New York Times over White House tweet
- April 20, 2017
Brady previously said he wouldnot be attendingthe traditional meeting between the president and the reigning Super Bowl champions for " personal family matters ". Should politics be put aside for a White House honoring of a sports team? President Trump was given a No. 45 Patriots jersey by team owner Robert Kraft and head coach Bill Belichick. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
Brady previously said he wouldnot be attendingthe traditional meeting between the president and the reigning Super Bowl champions for " personal family matters ". Should politics be put aside for a White House honoring of a sports team? President Trump was given a No. 45 Patriots jersey by team owner Robert Kraft and head coach Bill Belichick. (more...)
Kalispell joins protests over Trump tax returns
- April 20, 2017
Did Donald Trump pay his fair share of taxes; which banks and countries does his plethora of companies owe money; and have his previous IRS audits resulted in repayment of additional taxes? But 71-year-old Ilene Singh said he's wrong. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
Did Donald Trump pay his fair share of taxes; which banks and countries does his plethora of companies owe money; and have his previous IRS audits resulted in repayment of additional taxes? But 71-year-old Ilene Singh said he's wrong. (more...)
Alert in South Island as 'worst storm' hits NZ
- April 20, 2017
A further 800 households in the East Coast and almost 600 in Bay of Plenty , Wairarapa and Whanganui are also with electricity. The storm was expected to move south overnight and reach the capital, Wellington, early on Friday, causing more problems along the way but also losing some of its punch. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
A further 800 households in the East Coast and almost 600 in Bay of Plenty , Wairarapa and Whanganui are also with electricity. The storm was expected to move south overnight and reach the capital, Wellington, early on Friday, causing more problems along the way but also losing some of its punch. (more...)
Hundreds of Palestinians jailed in Israel go on hunger strike
- April 20, 2017
Israel Prisons Service spokesman Assaf Librati said that hunger strikers would be disciplined and later added that Barghouti had been transferred from Hadarim prison to Jalami prison, near Haifa, 48 kilometers to the north. Barghouti has been touted as a possible future successor to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. "In spite of such treatment, we will not surrender to it". (more...)
- April 20, 2017
Israel Prisons Service spokesman Assaf Librati said that hunger strikers would be disciplined and later added that Barghouti had been transferred from Hadarim prison to Jalami prison, near Haifa, 48 kilometers to the north. Barghouti has been touted as a possible future successor to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. "In spite of such treatment, we will not surrender to it". (more...)
Yogi Adityanath Orders Ministers to Declare Assets Every Year
- April 20, 2017
Earlier, CM Adityanath voiced support against "triple talaq " and lashed out on those who are silent on the issue. "When she was disrobed, she asked those assembled, 'Who is guilty of this act, this sin?' Nobody was able to utter a word", Mr. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
Earlier, CM Adityanath voiced support against "triple talaq " and lashed out on those who are silent on the issue. "When she was disrobed, she asked those assembled, 'Who is guilty of this act, this sin?' Nobody was able to utter a word", Mr. (more...)
New 'Buy American, Hire American' Order May Do Little for Small Businesses
- April 20, 2017
Trump signed the order after he spoke before a crowd of technical students and manufacturing employees at the headquarters of Snap-On Tools, a Wisconsin-based manufacturing company. The order targets the H1-B visa program, which allows companies to employ graduate level workers in specialty occupations like IT, engineering, mathematics and science. (more...)
- April 20, 2017
Trump signed the order after he spoke before a crowd of technical students and manufacturing employees at the headquarters of Snap-On Tools, a Wisconsin-based manufacturing company. The order targets the H1-B visa program, which allows companies to employ graduate level workers in specialty occupations like IT, engineering, mathematics and science. (more...)
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