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Pyongyang's Third Failed Missile Test: What Now?
- April 23, 2017
During the large scale military parade new missiles and military hardware were wheeled out in front of the North Korean public "in a show of military strength", according to United States of America today. "The situation on the Korean peninsula and in the region has reached an extremely unsafe phase due to the mad-cap nuclear war provocations of the USA", the Foreign Ministry said Friday in a statement reported by state-run news agency KCNA. (more...)
- April 23, 2017
During the large scale military parade new missiles and military hardware were wheeled out in front of the North Korean public "in a show of military strength", according to United States of America today. "The situation on the Korean peninsula and in the region has reached an extremely unsafe phase due to the mad-cap nuclear war provocations of the USA", the Foreign Ministry said Friday in a statement reported by state-run news agency KCNA. (more...)
Hunt for kidnapped Chibok girls may take years, general says
- April 23, 2017
Boko Haram terrorists abducted 276 girls from the Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok, Borno state on April 14, 2014, more than three years ago. However, the inability to locate the girls has overshadowed any progress against the group. NAIJ.com recalls that President Buhari had revealed during the three years anniversary of the girls' abduction that his government is now negotiating with the Boko Haram insurgents for the release of the remaining Chibok girls. (more...)
- April 23, 2017
Boko Haram terrorists abducted 276 girls from the Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok, Borno state on April 14, 2014, more than three years ago. However, the inability to locate the girls has overshadowed any progress against the group. NAIJ.com recalls that President Buhari had revealed during the three years anniversary of the girls' abduction that his government is now negotiating with the Boko Haram insurgents for the release of the remaining Chibok girls. (more...)
US Considers Limited Options on N.Korea Nuclear Threat
- April 23, 2017
The state-run news agency, KCNA, reported on the ending of the elaborate performance. He then proceeded to show photos of the "still alive" Kim Jong-un and the rapper Lil' Kim even though she "has nothing to do with anything - leave her alone". (more...)
- April 23, 2017
The state-run news agency, KCNA, reported on the ending of the elaborate performance. He then proceeded to show photos of the "still alive" Kim Jong-un and the rapper Lil' Kim even though she "has nothing to do with anything - leave her alone". (more...)
Ex-England defender Ehiogu collapses at Spurs training ground
- April 23, 2017
He passed away in the early hours of Friday morning. It will come as a huge shock to all, while the club have sent their deepest condolences to his family, with his wife Gemma asking for privacy at what is undoubtedly a hard time for them. (more...)
- April 23, 2017
He passed away in the early hours of Friday morning. It will come as a huge shock to all, while the club have sent their deepest condolences to his family, with his wife Gemma asking for privacy at what is undoubtedly a hard time for them. (more...)
Sanctuary cities threatened with loss of federal grant money
- April 23, 2017
Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Friday demanded that nine jurisdictions produce proof that they are communicating with federal authorities about illegal aliens or risk losing grant funding. The mayor added that New York City just experienced the safest three month period in the city's history, and he hopes the president will reconsider his position on the issue. (more...)
- April 23, 2017
Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Friday demanded that nine jurisdictions produce proof that they are communicating with federal authorities about illegal aliens or risk losing grant funding. The mayor added that New York City just experienced the safest three month period in the city's history, and he hopes the president will reconsider his position on the issue. (more...)
Possible shutdown, health care quagmire awaiting Congress
- April 23, 2017
Trump's demands for money in the package to start building a border wall and ramp up funding for border security are a non-starter with many Democrats. But passing the spending bill next week requires 60 votes in the Senate and Republicans now only have 52. "Everything had been moving smoothly until the administration moved in with a heavy hand". (more...)
- April 23, 2017
Trump's demands for money in the package to start building a border wall and ramp up funding for border security are a non-starter with many Democrats. But passing the spending bill next week requires 60 votes in the Senate and Republicans now only have 52. "Everything had been moving smoothly until the administration moved in with a heavy hand". (more...)
The Death Of Prince: One Year Later
- April 23, 2017
Singer Morris Day has honoured his close pal Prince with a new tribute song on the first anniversary of his death. Today, April 21 marks exactly one year since we lost the majestic and genius Prince Rogers Nelson. Fans who could afford it spent $999 for VIP passes for the Paisley schedule, and the estate said those were sold out. He also shared a photo of himself holding one of Prince's guitars, a gift he called his "most prized possession". (more...)
- April 23, 2017
Singer Morris Day has honoured his close pal Prince with a new tribute song on the first anniversary of his death. Today, April 21 marks exactly one year since we lost the majestic and genius Prince Rogers Nelson. Fans who could afford it spent $999 for VIP passes for the Paisley schedule, and the estate said those were sold out. He also shared a photo of himself holding one of Prince's guitars, a gift he called his "most prized possession". (more...)
Verlander falters, Cabrera hurt as Twins top Tigers 6-3
- April 23, 2017
Sano and Boyd were the only players ejected after the fracas. Cabrera suffered the injury diving for a ball during Friday's loss to the twins. He had been 12-1 in his previous 18 starts against the Twins. However, in the 6th, Paul Molitor made the questionable decision to have lefty Craig Breslow face righty Nicholas Castellanos , who hit an RBI double that gave the Tigers the go-ahead run. (more...)
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- April 23, 2017
Sano and Boyd were the only players ejected after the fracas. Cabrera suffered the injury diving for a ball during Friday's loss to the twins. He had been 12-1 in his previous 18 starts against the Twins. However, in the 6th, Paul Molitor made the questionable decision to have lefty Craig Breslow face righty Nicholas Castellanos , who hit an RBI double that gave the Tigers the go-ahead run. (more...)
French Policeman Killed in Paris Attack Claimed by IS
- April 23, 2017
Islamic State claimed responsibility for the Champs Elysees shooting hours after the attack, in a statement identifying the attacker as "Abu Yousif the Belgian". Sunday's vote is being held under a state of emergency, in place since terror attacks in 2015. He said he was not endorsing Le Pen, but nevertheless called her the candidate who is "strongest on borders, and she's the strongest on what's been going on in France". (more...)
- April 23, 2017
Islamic State claimed responsibility for the Champs Elysees shooting hours after the attack, in a statement identifying the attacker as "Abu Yousif the Belgian". Sunday's vote is being held under a state of emergency, in place since terror attacks in 2015. He said he was not endorsing Le Pen, but nevertheless called her the candidate who is "strongest on borders, and she's the strongest on what's been going on in France". (more...)
Did Nicki Minaj Steal Remy Ma's Best Friend?
- April 23, 2017
Congrats to Rah on her new business. As if having Minaj question Remy's parenting skills and hygiene wasn't enough, she accused the Bronx-bred lyricist of having botched surgery by Ali's doctor. In response to the chatter, Rah wrote a four paragraph letter explaining the photo and her relationship with both women. This week, Rah Ali came forward to speak out on her distanced relationship with Remy and having a working relationship with Nicki. (more...)
- April 23, 2017
Congrats to Rah on her new business. As if having Minaj question Remy's parenting skills and hygiene wasn't enough, she accused the Bronx-bred lyricist of having botched surgery by Ali's doctor. In response to the chatter, Rah wrote a four paragraph letter explaining the photo and her relationship with both women. This week, Rah Ali came forward to speak out on her distanced relationship with Remy and having a working relationship with Nicki. (more...)
Trump announces "BIG rally" to mark 100th day in office
- April 23, 2017
President Donald Trump knows a thing or two about influencing media coverage and the president looking to do just that with a rally planned for next Saturday night . Trump will be the first president to break tradition and skip the dinner since Ronald Reagan, who missed the event in 1981 while recovering from an assassination attempt and called in instead. (more...)
- April 23, 2017
President Donald Trump knows a thing or two about influencing media coverage and the president looking to do just that with a rally planned for next Saturday night . Trump will be the first president to break tradition and skip the dinner since Ronald Reagan, who missed the event in 1981 while recovering from an assassination attempt and called in instead. (more...)
Funeral for Robert Godwin, Sr. scheduled for Saturday
- April 23, 2017
The chilling video was on Facebook for three hours before it was taken down, drawing criticism of the social network and renewing questions about how responsibly it polices objectionable material. Stephens then posted video of the shooting on Facebook. "I can say that everything is fine". The officer closest to the vehicle "just shook his head", she said. (more...)
- April 23, 2017
The chilling video was on Facebook for three hours before it was taken down, drawing criticism of the social network and renewing questions about how responsibly it polices objectionable material. Stephens then posted video of the shooting on Facebook. "I can say that everything is fine". The officer closest to the vehicle "just shook his head", she said. (more...)
Sessions makes case for increased criminal prosecutions of migrants at US border
- April 23, 2017
But Sessions made the visit to highlight his focus on enforcing federal laws as dozens of US cities try to shield illegal immigrants from stepped-up prosecution and deportation efforts. President Donald Trump has also called for not releasing migrants with pending court cases, targeting more people in immigration raids and building a wall on the southwest border. (more...)
- April 23, 2017
But Sessions made the visit to highlight his focus on enforcing federal laws as dozens of US cities try to shield illegal immigrants from stepped-up prosecution and deportation efforts. President Donald Trump has also called for not releasing migrants with pending court cases, targeting more people in immigration raids and building a wall on the southwest border. (more...)
Blake Griffin will miss remainder of playoffs due to big toe injury
- April 23, 2017
Griffin left having scored 11 points and grabbing six rebounds. Griffin, 28, has been plagued by injuries throughout his career. Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin follows through on a 3-point basket against the Utah Jazz during the first half in Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Friday, April 21, 2017, in Salt Lake City. (more...)
- April 23, 2017
Griffin left having scored 11 points and grabbing six rebounds. Griffin, 28, has been plagued by injuries throughout his career. Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin follows through on a 3-point basket against the Utah Jazz during the first half in Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Friday, April 21, 2017, in Salt Lake City. (more...)
Taliban kill 'more than 50' Afghan troops in army base attack
- April 23, 2017
As many 140 Afghan soldiers were killed on Friday by Taliban attackers apparently disguised in military uniforms in what would be the deadliest attack ever on an Afghan military base, officials said. A Taliban spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, said the assailants had been led inside the base by four soldiers who had always been working for the militants. (more...)
- April 23, 2017
As many 140 Afghan soldiers were killed on Friday by Taliban attackers apparently disguised in military uniforms in what would be the deadliest attack ever on an Afghan military base, officials said. A Taliban spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, said the assailants had been led inside the base by four soldiers who had always been working for the militants. (more...)
S. Korea on High Alert as North Readies for Celebration
- April 23, 2017
The South Korean defence ministry said US and South Korean air forces were conducting an annual training exercise, codenamed Max Thunder, until April 28. He said he was confident Chinese President Xi Jinping would "try very hard" to pressure North Korea over its nuclear and missile programs. South Korea and the United States have also been conducting annual joint military exercises, which the North routinely criticizes as a prelude to invasion. (more...)
- April 23, 2017
The South Korean defence ministry said US and South Korean air forces were conducting an annual training exercise, codenamed Max Thunder, until April 28. He said he was confident Chinese President Xi Jinping would "try very hard" to pressure North Korea over its nuclear and missile programs. South Korea and the United States have also been conducting annual joint military exercises, which the North routinely criticizes as a prelude to invasion. (more...)
Paris Terror Attack Will 'Probably Help' Marine Le Pen in Election
- April 23, 2017
Wall Street looked set to open slightly higher on Friday as earnings rolled in, while investors braced for the first round of the closely contested French presidential election. The shooting came days after two men were arrested in Marseille on suspicion of planning an imminent attack and follows a series of deadly strikes around Europe in the last month, targeting Stockholm, London and the Saint Petersburg metro. (more...)
- April 23, 2017
Wall Street looked set to open slightly higher on Friday as earnings rolled in, while investors braced for the first round of the closely contested French presidential election. The shooting came days after two men were arrested in Marseille on suspicion of planning an imminent attack and follows a series of deadly strikes around Europe in the last month, targeting Stockholm, London and the Saint Petersburg metro. (more...)
Missouri revenue department turns over tax refund information
- April 23, 2017
Galloway, in a statement Thursday, said she is hopeful that subpoenas "will not be necessary for my office to do its job protecting taxpayers" in the future. State law requires income tax refunds to be paid out within 45 days of filing. "What we're finding is that a wall of secrecy is descending upon state government, and as auditor I am the state's independent watchdog". (more...)
- April 23, 2017
Galloway, in a statement Thursday, said she is hopeful that subpoenas "will not be necessary for my office to do its job protecting taxpayers" in the future. State law requires income tax refunds to be paid out within 45 days of filing. "What we're finding is that a wall of secrecy is descending upon state government, and as auditor I am the state's independent watchdog". (more...)
The election 'nightmare' that could smash the euro
- April 23, 2017
The shooter, 39-year-old Karim Cheurfi, also known as Abu Yusuf al-Baljiki, was known by French authorities and had recently been let out of jail after serving almost 20 years for trying to kill police officers in 2001. Ms Le Pen, leader of the National Front (FN), called for France's border controls to be reinstated immediately, and for foreigners on security watch lists to be expelled. (more...)
- April 23, 2017
The shooter, 39-year-old Karim Cheurfi, also known as Abu Yusuf al-Baljiki, was known by French authorities and had recently been let out of jail after serving almost 20 years for trying to kill police officers in 2001. Ms Le Pen, leader of the National Front (FN), called for France's border controls to be reinstated immediately, and for foreigners on security watch lists to be expelled. (more...)
Pa. unemployment rate declines to 4.8 percent in March
- April 23, 2017
Over the first three months of the year, Montana added almost 4,800 jobs. The national rate was 5 percent in March 2016. Flathead Countys unemployment rate bumped up to 6.7 percent last month, up from 6.4 percent in February. "So we're seeing improvement in employment growth and a decline in the unemployment rate simultaneously", Pakko said. The Boise Metropolitan Statistical Area followed with an increase of 3.5 percent, or 10,700 jobs. (more...)
- April 23, 2017
Over the first three months of the year, Montana added almost 4,800 jobs. The national rate was 5 percent in March 2016. Flathead Countys unemployment rate bumped up to 6.7 percent last month, up from 6.4 percent in February. "So we're seeing improvement in employment growth and a decline in the unemployment rate simultaneously", Pakko said. The Boise Metropolitan Statistical Area followed with an increase of 3.5 percent, or 10,700 jobs. (more...)
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