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Trump predicts Paris attack will have 'big effect' on French election
- April 22, 2017
Ottawa added its voice to the growing chorus of global condemnation of the latest terrorist attack that killed a police officer and seriously wounded two others as well as a German tourist in the heart of the French capital Thursday evening. (more...)
- April 22, 2017
Ottawa added its voice to the growing chorus of global condemnation of the latest terrorist attack that killed a police officer and seriously wounded two others as well as a German tourist in the heart of the French capital Thursday evening. (more...)
US Treasury Chief Rejects Exxon Bid To Resume Oil Drilling In Russia
- April 22, 2017
Exxon Mobil requested a waiver Wednesday from US sanctions against Russian Federation in hopes of doing business with a competing energy company. Democrats anxious Tillerson's connections to Russian Federation would undermine USA sanctions imposed after the country fomented civil war in Ukraine and annexed Crimea. (more...)
- April 22, 2017
Exxon Mobil requested a waiver Wednesday from US sanctions against Russian Federation in hopes of doing business with a competing energy company. Democrats anxious Tillerson's connections to Russian Federation would undermine USA sanctions imposed after the country fomented civil war in Ukraine and annexed Crimea. (more...)
Captured Amber Alert suspect: 'I'm glad this is over'
- April 22, 2017
U.S. Attorney Jack Smith said that a federal charge had been filed against Mr Cummins. Cummins is in custody in a California jail without bond, awaiting extradition to Tennessee to face charges of sexual contact with a minor and aggravated kidnapping, according to TBI. (more...)
- April 22, 2017
U.S. Attorney Jack Smith said that a federal charge had been filed against Mr Cummins. Cummins is in custody in a California jail without bond, awaiting extradition to Tennessee to face charges of sexual contact with a minor and aggravated kidnapping, according to TBI. (more...)
What Australians really think of Donald Trump
- April 22, 2017
Pence thanked Turnbull for his warm welcome to Australia and said he brought "greetings" from President Trump. Pence said the US believes that it will be possible to achieve its objective of ending North Korea's nuclear program peacefully, largely with the help of China. (more...)
- April 22, 2017
Pence thanked Turnbull for his warm welcome to Australia and said he brought "greetings" from President Trump. Pence said the US believes that it will be possible to achieve its objective of ending North Korea's nuclear program peacefully, largely with the help of China. (more...)
Champs-Elysees In Paris Reopens Following Deadly Shooting
- April 22, 2017
Cazeneuve said some 50,000 police and gendarmes will be deployed to provide security during the first-round vote on April 23 , with an additional 7,000 soldiers also on patrol. Yesterday, French authorities said a suspect sought by Belgian police, who was suspected of having planned to travel to France on Thursday, had handed himself in at a police station in the city of Antwerp. (more...)
- April 22, 2017
Cazeneuve said some 50,000 police and gendarmes will be deployed to provide security during the first-round vote on April 23 , with an additional 7,000 soldiers also on patrol. Yesterday, French authorities said a suspect sought by Belgian police, who was suspected of having planned to travel to France on Thursday, had handed himself in at a police station in the city of Antwerp. (more...)
Possible US options on table with N. Korea
- April 22, 2017
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, who is on a tour of Asian allies, has repeatedly said that the "era of strategic patience" with North Korea is over. The U.N.'s most powerful body demanded an immediate end to the North's nuclear and missile tests and threatened to take "further significant measures" - U.N. (more...)
- April 22, 2017
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, who is on a tour of Asian allies, has repeatedly said that the "era of strategic patience" with North Korea is over. The U.N.'s most powerful body demanded an immediate end to the North's nuclear and missile tests and threatened to take "further significant measures" - U.N. (more...)
Some US companies that have left or scaled back in Venezuela
- April 22, 2017
Venezuela is going through a tough time due to rising conflicts between the Government officials and the people of the country. A man was killed in a protest in the Venezuelan capital on Thursday, April 20, night, an official said on Friday, marking the ninth death in a wave of sometimes violent demonstrations against President Nicolas Maduro's government. (more...)
- April 22, 2017
Venezuela is going through a tough time due to rising conflicts between the Government officials and the people of the country. A man was killed in a protest in the Venezuelan capital on Thursday, April 20, night, an official said on Friday, marking the ninth death in a wave of sometimes violent demonstrations against President Nicolas Maduro's government. (more...)
Syria's allies pledge to retaliate after U.S. airstrike
- April 22, 2017
On Thursday night, the US military shot 59 Tomahawk missiles at the airfield in western Syria where the regime of Bashar Assad had itself launched a chemical attack that killed at least 87 people. They catapulted Washington into confrontation with Russian Federation, which has advisers on the ground aiding its close ally Assad. The US could launch further strikes against Assad regime forces in Syria, Boris Johnson has said, hours after announcing that he would cancel a long-planned trip to ... (more...)
- April 22, 2017
On Thursday night, the US military shot 59 Tomahawk missiles at the airfield in western Syria where the regime of Bashar Assad had itself launched a chemical attack that killed at least 87 people. They catapulted Washington into confrontation with Russian Federation, which has advisers on the ground aiding its close ally Assad. The US could launch further strikes against Assad regime forces in Syria, Boris Johnson has said, hours after announcing that he would cancel a long-planned trip to ... (more...)
Mauricio Pochettino Eyeing Home Wembley Comforts For Spurs Against Chelsea
- April 22, 2017
Tottenham defender Danny Rose will not recover in time to be fit for Saturday's FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea . Cahill's likely absence could open the door for John Terry to lead Chelsea out at Wembley days after confirming that he will end his 22-year stay at the club this summer. (more...)
- April 22, 2017
Tottenham defender Danny Rose will not recover in time to be fit for Saturday's FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea . Cahill's likely absence could open the door for John Terry to lead Chelsea out at Wembley days after confirming that he will end his 22-year stay at the club this summer. (more...)
Everything you need to know about the French election
- April 22, 2017
It was unclear whether the Thursday night attack would tip the balance of the vote in favour of Le Pen, who has vowed to take a tough line on "Islamic terrorism". Like Trump, Le Pen's campaign was defined by vehemently anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim rhetoric. Trump himself weighed in at a news conference in Washington following the attack. (more...)
- April 22, 2017
It was unclear whether the Thursday night attack would tip the balance of the vote in favour of Le Pen, who has vowed to take a tough line on "Islamic terrorism". Like Trump, Le Pen's campaign was defined by vehemently anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim rhetoric. Trump himself weighed in at a news conference in Washington following the attack. (more...)
UC Berkeley cancels Ann Coulter speech over security fears
- April 22, 2017
In the statement , Dirks also confirmed that he instructed university officials to look for a new venue for Coulter after she vowed to come to the school as planned on April 27 and deliver her speech. And on Tuesday at Auburn University in Alabama, three people were arrested amid protests and a fistfight that occurred over a speech by self-proclaimed white nationalist leader Richard Spencer. (more...)
- April 22, 2017
In the statement , Dirks also confirmed that he instructed university officials to look for a new venue for Coulter after she vowed to come to the school as planned on April 27 and deliver her speech. And on Tuesday at Auburn University in Alabama, three people were arrested amid protests and a fistfight that occurred over a speech by self-proclaimed white nationalist leader Richard Spencer. (more...)
Federal marijuana legislation needs more details, pot producers say
- April 22, 2017
However, the government has allowed the provinces to set a higher age limit if they wish to do so. The Canadian government also would take over responsibility for setting "strict requirements for producers who grow and manufacture cannabis", including potency standards and tracking systems to prevent diversion of legal marijuana into the black market. (more...)
- April 22, 2017
However, the government has allowed the provinces to set a higher age limit if they wish to do so. The Canadian government also would take over responsibility for setting "strict requirements for producers who grow and manufacture cannabis", including potency standards and tracking systems to prevent diversion of legal marijuana into the black market. (more...)
Turkey says European rights court has no jurisdiction over referendum
- April 22, 2017
Trump's congratulatory call to Erdogan contrasted sharply with the muted reaction of European leaders who are concerned about the results of the referendum , which are being challenged by the opposition. Erdogan also criticised Trump's predecessor over an agreement between the two to fight what he described as "terrorist groups" operating in Turkey. (more...)
- April 22, 2017
Trump's congratulatory call to Erdogan contrasted sharply with the muted reaction of European leaders who are concerned about the results of the referendum , which are being challenged by the opposition. Erdogan also criticised Trump's predecessor over an agreement between the two to fight what he described as "terrorist groups" operating in Turkey. (more...)
Students clash with security forces in Kashmir
- April 22, 2017
College students protesting the use of force against peers of a college in Pulwama district pelted stones at security personnel and had tear gas shells fired back at them. The military was examining the video's authenticity, army spokesman Rajesh Kalia said, adding, "Action will be taken against those found guilty of misconduct". (more...)
- April 22, 2017
College students protesting the use of force against peers of a college in Pulwama district pelted stones at security personnel and had tear gas shells fired back at them. The military was examining the video's authenticity, army spokesman Rajesh Kalia said, adding, "Action will be taken against those found guilty of misconduct". (more...)
Trump says Paris terror attack will have 'big effect' on election
- April 22, 2017
A gunman wielding a machine gun leapt out of a auto and opened fire on the Champs-Elysees, Paris's most famous boulevard, as candidates were engaging in their final TV debate ahead of Sunday's vote. National Front leader, Marine Le Pen, even suspended her campaign for the day, out of respect for the victim. The election is the first in the history of France's 59-year-old Fifth Republic to take place under a state of emergency. (more...)
- April 22, 2017
A gunman wielding a machine gun leapt out of a auto and opened fire on the Champs-Elysees, Paris's most famous boulevard, as candidates were engaging in their final TV debate ahead of Sunday's vote. National Front leader, Marine Le Pen, even suspended her campaign for the day, out of respect for the victim. The election is the first in the history of France's 59-year-old Fifth Republic to take place under a state of emergency. (more...)
3 killed during anti-government protests in Venezuela
- April 22, 2017
A national guard member was reportedly shot dead during violent protests by the opposition in the Los Salias municipality in Miranda state. Maduro held his own counter-rally on Wednesday, telling a sea of supporters dressed in red that the protests are an attempted coup and also threating the opposition leader. (more...)
- April 22, 2017
A national guard member was reportedly shot dead during violent protests by the opposition in the Los Salias municipality in Miranda state. Maduro held his own counter-rally on Wednesday, telling a sea of supporters dressed in red that the protests are an attempted coup and also threating the opposition leader. (more...)
Serena to go on Maternity leave all through 2017 Tennis Season
- April 22, 2017
According to ESPN , Williams (35) had posted a picture of herself wearing a yellow swimsuit with a caption reading "20 weeks" on Wednesday, which she later deleted. The younger Williams sister has won 23 Grand Slams , is just one short of Margaret Court, who collected many of hers in an era when the difficulties of worldwide travel often diluted the fields. (more...)
- April 22, 2017
According to ESPN , Williams (35) had posted a picture of herself wearing a yellow swimsuit with a caption reading "20 weeks" on Wednesday, which she later deleted. The younger Williams sister has won 23 Grand Slams , is just one short of Margaret Court, who collected many of hers in an era when the difficulties of worldwide travel often diluted the fields. (more...)
Trump praises Chinese efforts to rein in 'the menace of North Korea'
- April 22, 2017
Washington's senior diplomat handling the nuclear standoff with North Korea will head to Tokyo next week for talks with his Japanese and South Korean counterparts. The term "reckless" is one the North Koreans have used to describe continuing large-scale US and South Korean military exercises, which the North calls a dress rehearsal for an invasion. (more...)
- April 22, 2017
Washington's senior diplomat handling the nuclear standoff with North Korea will head to Tokyo next week for talks with his Japanese and South Korean counterparts. The term "reckless" is one the North Koreans have used to describe continuing large-scale US and South Korean military exercises, which the North calls a dress rehearsal for an invasion. (more...)
UK's Labour vows to take on 'cosy cartel' that protects wealthy
- April 22, 2017
British elections are fixed in law but can be changed with a two-thirds majority in the Commons - a threshold easily passed during Wednesday s vote. "The British people know that they are the true wealth creators, held back by a system rigged for the wealth extractors". (more...)
- April 22, 2017
British elections are fixed in law but can be changed with a two-thirds majority in the Commons - a threshold easily passed during Wednesday s vote. "The British people know that they are the true wealth creators, held back by a system rigged for the wealth extractors". (more...)
Baby killer whale last to be born at SeaWorld
- April 22, 2017
After 18 months of waiting, we are excited to welcome a new member to our family of #killerwhales ! "Although this will be the last opportunity for SeaWorld guests to see a baby killer whale up close as it grows and matures, SeaWorld will continue to care for the orcas at its parks for decades to come", the company said in a statement Wednesday. (more...)
- April 22, 2017
After 18 months of waiting, we are excited to welcome a new member to our family of #killerwhales ! "Although this will be the last opportunity for SeaWorld guests to see a baby killer whale up close as it grows and matures, SeaWorld will continue to care for the orcas at its parks for decades to come", the company said in a statement Wednesday. (more...)
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