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Future of revamped health care bill remains dubious in House
- April 21, 2017
The 100-day mark of Trump's presidency - traditionally a symbolic threshold to measure progress on campaign promises - falls on April 29. Yet GOP lawmakers and aides to party leaders, conservatives and moderates alike were skeptical that the House would vote next week on the health legislation. (more...)
- April 21, 2017
The 100-day mark of Trump's presidency - traditionally a symbolic threshold to measure progress on campaign promises - falls on April 29. Yet GOP lawmakers and aides to party leaders, conservatives and moderates alike were skeptical that the House would vote next week on the health legislation. (more...)
Trump backtracks, says North Atlantic Treaty Organisation 'no longer obsolete'
- April 21, 2017
This was indicated by NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg during a recent meeting with the US President. "We have established a new division for intelligence, which enhances our ability to fight terrorism, and working together in the alliance to fight terrorism even an even more effective way", Stoltenberg said. (more...)
- April 21, 2017
This was indicated by NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg during a recent meeting with the US President. "We have established a new division for intelligence, which enhances our ability to fight terrorism, and working together in the alliance to fight terrorism even an even more effective way", Stoltenberg said. (more...)
Brexit talks to start after UK vote in June
- April 21, 2017
The House of Commons backed the prime minister by a margin of 522 votes to 13, above the two-thirds majority needed, as Labour and the Lib Dems supported the move. It's not just Brexit that should be considered when we go to the polls in under two months time . The June election would be the third time in two years voters are sent to polling booths, after a May 2015 national election and a June 2016 referendum on European Union membership. (more...)
- April 21, 2017
The House of Commons backed the prime minister by a margin of 522 votes to 13, above the two-thirds majority needed, as Labour and the Lib Dems supported the move. It's not just Brexit that should be considered when we go to the polls in under two months time . The June election would be the third time in two years voters are sent to polling booths, after a May 2015 national election and a June 2016 referendum on European Union membership. (more...)
Amid widening White House divides, Trump reportedly considers major staff shakeup
- April 21, 2017
In an administration where proximity often equates to power, Mr Kushner was one of the USA officials sitting closest to Mr Trump on Thursday as the president dined with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. A White House official called the suggestions "completely false" and claimed they were "driven by people who want to distract from the success taking place in this administration". (more...)
- April 21, 2017
In an administration where proximity often equates to power, Mr Kushner was one of the USA officials sitting closest to Mr Trump on Thursday as the president dined with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. A White House official called the suggestions "completely false" and claimed they were "driven by people who want to distract from the success taking place in this administration". (more...)
As seas turn calm, Italy rescues more than 6000 migrants
- April 21, 2017
Migrants on a wooden boat are rescued by the Malta-based NGO Migrant Offshore Aid Station (MOAS) in the central Mediterranean in worldwide waters off the coast of Sabratha in Libya on April 15. "We agree. Where are Frontex boats in a day like this?" We agree. Where are @Frontex boats in a day like this? "Our crew says they've never seen anything like it", the organisation tweeted. (more...)
- April 21, 2017
Migrants on a wooden boat are rescued by the Malta-based NGO Migrant Offshore Aid Station (MOAS) in the central Mediterranean in worldwide waters off the coast of Sabratha in Libya on April 15. "We agree. Where are Frontex boats in a day like this?" We agree. Where are @Frontex boats in a day like this? "Our crew says they've never seen anything like it", the organisation tweeted. (more...)
Father of missing teen says she was brainwashed
- April 21, 2017
Cummins surrendered to deputies Thursday near a remote cabin in Cecilville, California. He tried honking his horn but it didn't work, so he hollered for them and eventually they emerged, he said. When sheriff's deputies arrived, they kept surveillance on the vehicle for several hours. Officers ran down more than 1,500 leads and put in countless hours during the search for her, he said. (more...)
- April 21, 2017
Cummins surrendered to deputies Thursday near a remote cabin in Cecilville, California. He tried honking his horn but it didn't work, so he hollered for them and eventually they emerged, he said. When sheriff's deputies arrived, they kept surveillance on the vehicle for several hours. Officers ran down more than 1,500 leads and put in countless hours during the search for her, he said. (more...)
San Francisco power outage snarls traffic shuts rail station
- April 21, 2017
A power outage forced the closure of BART's Montgomery Station in San Francisco during Friday's morning rush hour and knocked out traffic lights from Union Square to the Marina District and the city's famed cable vehicle lines. They also acknowledged people's fears about a number of simultaneous power outages that were reported in other cities - including Los Angeles and New York City - but believe that the one in San Francisco was triggered by "equipment failure". (more...)
- April 21, 2017
A power outage forced the closure of BART's Montgomery Station in San Francisco during Friday's morning rush hour and knocked out traffic lights from Union Square to the Marina District and the city's famed cable vehicle lines. They also acknowledged people's fears about a number of simultaneous power outages that were reported in other cities - including Los Angeles and New York City - but believe that the one in San Francisco was triggered by "equipment failure". (more...)
McDonald's drive-thru employee helped stop Facebook killer
- April 21, 2017
On Sunday, shortly after Godwin died and determined Stephens was the suspect, agents from the Cleveland's FBI's Violent Crime Task Force requested and quickly received data about Stephens' cellphone activity from his service providers, according to the news release. (more...)
- April 21, 2017
On Sunday, shortly after Godwin died and determined Stephens was the suspect, agents from the Cleveland's FBI's Violent Crime Task Force requested and quickly received data about Stephens' cellphone activity from his service providers, according to the news release. (more...)
United Nations strongly condemns North Korean missile launch after delay
- April 21, 2017
It was revealed earlier this week that a USA aircraft carrier group led by the USS Carl Vinson would spend another 30 days at sea before heading towards North Korean waters. Ryan said he was encouraged by the results of efforts to work with China to reduce tension, but that it was unacceptable North Korea might be able to strike allies with nuclear weapons. (more...)
- April 21, 2017
It was revealed earlier this week that a USA aircraft carrier group led by the USS Carl Vinson would spend another 30 days at sea before heading towards North Korean waters. Ryan said he was encouraged by the results of efforts to work with China to reduce tension, but that it was unacceptable North Korea might be able to strike allies with nuclear weapons. (more...)
British Parliament approves snap election
- April 21, 2017
If the election goes ahead, parliament would be dissolved on May 3 and the campaign would begin in earnest, just days after European Union leaders hold a special summit to agree a negotiating strategy for Brexit on April 29. Leaders of European Union states are due to adopt negotiating guidelines at an April 29 summit, and the bloc will prepare detailed plans for the talks with Britain by late May. (more...)
- April 21, 2017
If the election goes ahead, parliament would be dissolved on May 3 and the campaign would begin in earnest, just days after European Union leaders hold a special summit to agree a negotiating strategy for Brexit on April 29. Leaders of European Union states are due to adopt negotiating guidelines at an April 29 summit, and the bloc will prepare detailed plans for the talks with Britain by late May. (more...)
Russian Federation vetoes UN Security Council resolution condemning Syrian Government
- April 21, 2017
More than 80 people were killed in what the USA has described as a nerve gas attack that Assad's forces undoubtedly carried out. The latest veto on Thursday (local time) saw Russian Federation block a draft resolution backed by the United States , France and Britain to denounce the attack, and require Assad's government to provide access for investigators and information, such as flight plans. (more...)
- April 21, 2017
More than 80 people were killed in what the USA has described as a nerve gas attack that Assad's forces undoubtedly carried out. The latest veto on Thursday (local time) saw Russian Federation block a draft resolution backed by the United States , France and Britain to denounce the attack, and require Assad's government to provide access for investigators and information, such as flight plans. (more...)
Shumpert sparks Cavs after Smith hurts hamstring in Game 2
- April 21, 2017
Two days after giving up a lead and escaping with a one-point win, the Cavaliers almost squandered an 18-point cushion during a shaky fourth quarter on Monday before holding on for a 2-0 series lead. Nothing comes easy, not even in the first round of the playoffs. Iman Shumpert , who sat out the opener, replaced Smith and played 20 solid minutes. (more...)
- April 21, 2017
Two days after giving up a lead and escaping with a one-point win, the Cavaliers almost squandered an 18-point cushion during a shaky fourth quarter on Monday before holding on for a 2-0 series lead. Nothing comes easy, not even in the first round of the playoffs. Iman Shumpert , who sat out the opener, replaced Smith and played 20 solid minutes. (more...)
Sentencing today for Volkswagen in US diesel emissions cheating scandal
- April 21, 2017
Cox urged the German government to "prosecute those responsible for this deliberate massive fraud that has damaged an iconic automobile company". Along with the January 2017 plea agreement, the United States also announced separate civil resolutions of environmental, customs and financial claims, in which VW agreed to pay an additional $1.5 billion to settle EPA's claim for civil penalties in connection with the importation and sale of these cars, as well as U.S. (more...)
- April 21, 2017
Cox urged the German government to "prosecute those responsible for this deliberate massive fraud that has damaged an iconic automobile company". Along with the January 2017 plea agreement, the United States also announced separate civil resolutions of environmental, customs and financial claims, in which VW agreed to pay an additional $1.5 billion to settle EPA's claim for civil penalties in connection with the importation and sale of these cars, as well as U.S. (more...)
Iran Condemns Terrorist Attack Claimed by Daesh in Paris
- April 21, 2017
Two police officials say the assailant who shot a police officer to death and wounded two others on Paris' Champs Elysees had been flagged as an extremist. "We have to be strong and we have to be vigilant, and I have been saying it for a long time". Police shot and killed the gunman. Asked about the Abu Yusuf Al-Beljiki pseudonym given by ISIS, Jambon said he "is certainly not the guy who committed the crime". (more...)
- April 21, 2017
Two police officials say the assailant who shot a police officer to death and wounded two others on Paris' Champs Elysees had been flagged as an extremist. "We have to be strong and we have to be vigilant, and I have been saying it for a long time". Police shot and killed the gunman. Asked about the Abu Yusuf Al-Beljiki pseudonym given by ISIS, Jambon said he "is certainly not the guy who committed the crime". (more...)
Len McCluskey re-elected as Unite general secretary
- April 21, 2017
Hours before the tweet, a Labour peer compared the behaviour of the union to the North Korean regime following Coyne's suspension just hours after ballot boxes were closed. The election was a bitter one. The move did not affect the election as counting was already under way, although it could have put the result in doubt if he had won it. (more...)
- April 21, 2017
Hours before the tweet, a Labour peer compared the behaviour of the union to the North Korean regime following Coyne's suspension just hours after ballot boxes were closed. The election was a bitter one. The move did not affect the election as counting was already under way, although it could have put the result in doubt if he had won it. (more...)
Florida senator who used racial slur resigns
- April 21, 2017
In the announcement, Artiles also apologized for his inappropriate remarks on Monday, in which he used the "N-word" to refer to a group of black state senators. Artiles hired Tallahassee Attorney Steven R. Andrews to defend him, and also threatened to depose senators for comments he felt were worse than his own. (more...)
- April 21, 2017
In the announcement, Artiles also apologized for his inappropriate remarks on Monday, in which he used the "N-word" to refer to a group of black state senators. Artiles hired Tallahassee Attorney Steven R. Andrews to defend him, and also threatened to depose senators for comments he felt were worse than his own. (more...)
Rex Tillerson calls Iran nuclear deal a failure
- April 21, 2017
But yesterday, the State Department, facing a 90-day deadline to report to Congress, reported that Iran is in compliance with the agreement. "The United States and Iran have multiple areas where they could actually work together to mitigate violence and to bring about stability in the various military theaters in the Middle East, may that be in Syria, in Yemen, in Iraq, and more recently... (more...)
- April 21, 2017
But yesterday, the State Department, facing a 90-day deadline to report to Congress, reported that Iran is in compliance with the agreement. "The United States and Iran have multiple areas where they could actually work together to mitigate violence and to bring about stability in the various military theaters in the Middle East, may that be in Syria, in Yemen, in Iraq, and more recently... (more...)
Police hunt man in connection with Paris shootings
- April 21, 2017
Interior Ministry spokesman Pierre-Henry Brandet said on BFM television that a man came out of a auto and opened fire on a police vehicle. The home of a 39-year-old man is now being searched, according to a police document obtained by the Associated Press (AP). (more...)
- April 21, 2017
Interior Ministry spokesman Pierre-Henry Brandet said on BFM television that a man came out of a auto and opened fire on a police vehicle. The home of a 39-year-old man is now being searched, according to a police document obtained by the Associated Press (AP). (more...)
US Defense Sec'y Mattis: Syria still has chemical weapons
- April 21, 2017
Mattis and Netanyahu agreed that both countries have a common enemy in militant Islamists and vowed to "do whatever it takes" to achieve peace. Israel's military said on Wednesday it believes Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's forces still possess several tonnes of chemical weapons.A senior Israeli military officer told Israeli reporters that " a few tonnes of chemical weapons" remained in the hands of Assad's forces, a military official told Reuters .In a 2013 agreement brokered by ... (more...)
- April 21, 2017
Mattis and Netanyahu agreed that both countries have a common enemy in militant Islamists and vowed to "do whatever it takes" to achieve peace. Israel's military said on Wednesday it believes Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's forces still possess several tonnes of chemical weapons.A senior Israeli military officer told Israeli reporters that " a few tonnes of chemical weapons" remained in the hands of Assad's forces, a military official told Reuters .In a 2013 agreement brokered by ... (more...)
Pushes U.N. Security Council to focus on Iran not Israel
- April 21, 2017
Her targets at Thursday's meeting, where over 50 countries spoke, were Iran and Hezbollah, which she also accused of committing "terrorist attacks across the region" for decades. The UAE envoy, for instance, said that Iran's involvement in other regional conflicts posed "an existential threat to the Middle East". At the same time, the Iran deal angered traditional US allies in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia, which says it's battling Iranian proxies in a war in neighboring Yemen. (more...)
- April 21, 2017
Her targets at Thursday's meeting, where over 50 countries spoke, were Iran and Hezbollah, which she also accused of committing "terrorist attacks across the region" for decades. The UAE envoy, for instance, said that Iran's involvement in other regional conflicts posed "an existential threat to the Middle East". At the same time, the Iran deal angered traditional US allies in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia, which says it's battling Iranian proxies in a war in neighboring Yemen. (more...)
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