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IMF warns against protectionism
- April 24, 2017
He said that the administration's goal was to make trade more fair and was not aimed at erecting protectionist barriers. The French election presents free trade advocates with a third potential blow in less than a year after Britain's vote to leave the European Union and Donald Trump's election on a platform to restrict imports and protect U.S.jobs. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
He said that the administration's goal was to make trade more fair and was not aimed at erecting protectionist barriers. The French election presents free trade advocates with a third potential blow in less than a year after Britain's vote to leave the European Union and Donald Trump's election on a platform to restrict imports and protect U.S.jobs. (more...)
North Korea party paradise: Kim Jong-un's private resort has it all
- April 24, 2017
This kind of missile could be deployed in a discreet location and could strike regional US allies South Korea and Japan.Its appearance added to the panic south of the Demilitarised Zone. Tensions have escalated over North Korean moves to accelerate its weapons development. SF Weekly points us to this interactive map tool in which you can try out the various sized weapons that North Korea has tested and see exactly what their blast radius and radiation effects would be if they landed ... (more...)
- April 24, 2017
This kind of missile could be deployed in a discreet location and could strike regional US allies South Korea and Japan.Its appearance added to the panic south of the Demilitarised Zone. Tensions have escalated over North Korean moves to accelerate its weapons development. SF Weekly points us to this interactive map tool in which you can try out the various sized weapons that North Korea has tested and see exactly what their blast radius and radiation effects would be if they landed ... (more...)
Washington Unemployment Rate Hits Lowest Point in 10 Years at 4.7 Percent
- April 24, 2017
Total employment levels, which include self-employed and agricultural workers, indicated a statistically insignificant decline of 278 jobs over the month, the state labor department reported. The number of nonfarm payroll jobs was estimated at 623,000 in March, an all-time high. Commission officials say the Texas economy expanded in March with the addition of 9,500 seasonally adjusted nonfarm jobs. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
Total employment levels, which include self-employed and agricultural workers, indicated a statistically insignificant decline of 278 jobs over the month, the state labor department reported. The number of nonfarm payroll jobs was estimated at 623,000 in March, an all-time high. Commission officials say the Texas economy expanded in March with the addition of 9,500 seasonally adjusted nonfarm jobs. (more...)
PM Narendra Modi Writes To Afghan President, Reaffirms Support Following Attack
- April 24, 2017
The government toll of the attack came as a military official who was at the base at the time of the assault told AFP that "150 soldiers were killed and dozens wounded". From Jan. 1 through November 12 a year ago, 6,785 Afghan national security forces were killed, according to the latest quarterly report of the special inspector general for Afghanistan reconstruction. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
The government toll of the attack came as a military official who was at the base at the time of the assault told AFP that "150 soldiers were killed and dozens wounded". From Jan. 1 through November 12 a year ago, 6,785 Afghan national security forces were killed, according to the latest quarterly report of the special inspector general for Afghanistan reconstruction. (more...)
Israel rejects negotiations with jailed Palestinian hunger strikers
- April 24, 2017
Unprecedented in scale, the protest action involves a reported number of 1,500 prisoners. "We are already talking to those prisoners and there is absolutely no reason for a hunger strike, we have a dialogue with those prisoners". On Tuesday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement that Israel protested to the New York Times over the piece. "My policy is that you can't negotiate with prisoners such as these". (more...)
- April 24, 2017
Unprecedented in scale, the protest action involves a reported number of 1,500 prisoners. "We are already talking to those prisoners and there is absolutely no reason for a hunger strike, we have a dialogue with those prisoners". On Tuesday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement that Israel protested to the New York Times over the piece. "My policy is that you can't negotiate with prisoners such as these". (more...)
North Korea Could Use Nuclear Arms Against Australia
- April 24, 2017
North Koreans are reportedly experiencing long lines at the gas pump, prompting speculation over whether China is withholding fuel supplies in an effort to put pressure on President Kim Jung-un to curb his developing nuclear program. President Trump and Mike Pence have both warned North Korea not to test the resolve of the United States with their missile tests. "I don't think that conflict on the Korean peninsula is particularly likely", Marles said. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
North Koreans are reportedly experiencing long lines at the gas pump, prompting speculation over whether China is withholding fuel supplies in an effort to put pressure on President Kim Jung-un to curb his developing nuclear program. President Trump and Mike Pence have both warned North Korea not to test the resolve of the United States with their missile tests. "I don't think that conflict on the Korean peninsula is particularly likely", Marles said. (more...)
United CEO won't add chairman title in 2018 as was planned
- April 24, 2017
The filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission did not say Munoz would not ascend to the role, but rather "future determinations related to the chairman position" would be left to the "discretion of the board". Munoz was paid $18.7 million (17.4 million euros) in 2016 with $13.8 million in stock awards accounting for a large share of it. The scene was captured on video by fellow passengers and showed Dao bloodied and disheveled in the incident. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
The filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission did not say Munoz would not ascend to the role, but rather "future determinations related to the chairman position" would be left to the "discretion of the board". Munoz was paid $18.7 million (17.4 million euros) in 2016 with $13.8 million in stock awards accounting for a large share of it. The scene was captured on video by fellow passengers and showed Dao bloodied and disheveled in the incident. (more...)
'Not enough coffins' after deadly Taliban attack on Afghanistan army base
- April 24, 2017
Gen. Dawlat Waziri, a spokesman for the Afghan Ministry of Defense, said on Saturday that "more than a hundred soldiers were killed and wounded" in the attack, but he declined to discuss precise numbers. Meanwhile, the death toll from the commando style assault continued to rise amid the absence of official statement as of Sunday morning. Afghan President Ashraf Ghani flew to Mazar-i-Sharif yesterday to pay a "courtesy visit" to wounded soldiers, his office said. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
Gen. Dawlat Waziri, a spokesman for the Afghan Ministry of Defense, said on Saturday that "more than a hundred soldiers were killed and wounded" in the attack, but he declined to discuss precise numbers. Meanwhile, the death toll from the commando style assault continued to rise amid the absence of official statement as of Sunday morning. Afghan President Ashraf Ghani flew to Mazar-i-Sharif yesterday to pay a "courtesy visit" to wounded soldiers, his office said. (more...)
Queen's 'pride' over princes' mental health drive
- April 24, 2017
William , Queen Elizabeth's grandson and second in line to the throne, said he had taken home some of the cases he had encountered when working as an air ambulance helicopter pilot. "We will all go through tough times in our lives, but men especially feel the need to pretend that everything is OK, and that admitting this to their friends will make them appear weak", Harry said on the Calmzine interview. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
William , Queen Elizabeth's grandson and second in line to the throne, said he had taken home some of the cases he had encountered when working as an air ambulance helicopter pilot. "We will all go through tough times in our lives, but men especially feel the need to pretend that everything is OK, and that admitting this to their friends will make them appear weak", Harry said on the Calmzine interview. (more...)
Ambush suspect a terrorist who targeted police
- April 24, 2017
Frein became the subject of a statewide manhunt on September 12, 2014, after he ambushed two Pennsylvania state troopers with a.308-caliber rifle at a Bloomington Grove state police barracks. The dragnet shut down schools and roads and hurt businesses in the mountainous region, which leans heavily on tourism. Frein showed no emotion as the verdicts were read. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
Frein became the subject of a statewide manhunt on September 12, 2014, after he ambushed two Pennsylvania state troopers with a.308-caliber rifle at a Bloomington Grove state police barracks. The dragnet shut down schools and roads and hurt businesses in the mountainous region, which leans heavily on tourism. Frein showed no emotion as the verdicts were read. (more...)
Flood watch issued for Dan River Region
- April 24, 2017
A message from the Wilson County Emergency Management Association said most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Another round of heavier rain will impact the morning drive. "But I don't think it's going to be raining the whole day". Thunderstorms may be possible Monday night into early Tuesday morning beginning at about 3 a.m. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
A message from the Wilson County Emergency Management Association said most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Another round of heavier rain will impact the morning drive. "But I don't think it's going to be raining the whole day". Thunderstorms may be possible Monday night into early Tuesday morning beginning at about 3 a.m. (more...)
Clippers' Griffin to miss rest of playoffs with toe injury
- April 24, 2017
KEEP AN EYE ON: Clippers F Marreese Speights . Paul explained how Griffin's absence will affect the team, via ESPN . All of the great ones have that in them. "One of the biggest adjustments is, we probably won't be able to play through the post so much". Just a hunch: I believe we've seen the last of this Clippers core. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
KEEP AN EYE ON: Clippers F Marreese Speights . Paul explained how Griffin's absence will affect the team, via ESPN . All of the great ones have that in them. "One of the biggest adjustments is, we probably won't be able to play through the post so much". Just a hunch: I believe we've seen the last of this Clippers core. (more...)
Afghan Army Base Attacked by Taliban
- April 24, 2017
Friday's attack highlights the struggle between the Afghan government and its global backers to defeat a potent Taliban insurgency that has gripped Afghanistan for more than a decade. "Afghanistan CEO Abdullah Abdullah has condemned the "cowardly" attack". The attack took place near the city of Mazar-e Sharif in the northern province of Balkh. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
Friday's attack highlights the struggle between the Afghan government and its global backers to defeat a potent Taliban insurgency that has gripped Afghanistan for more than a decade. "Afghanistan CEO Abdullah Abdullah has condemned the "cowardly" attack". The attack took place near the city of Mazar-e Sharif in the northern province of Balkh. (more...)
Wanjiru holds of Bekele in London
- April 23, 2017
Prince Harry poses with the victor of the men's elite race Kenya's Daniel Wanjiru and the victor of the women's elite race Kenya's Mary Jepkosgei Keitany after the London Marathon on April 23, 2017 . Fellow Ethiopian Aselefech Mergia finished third in a time of two hours, 23 minutes and eight seconds. Earlier, Britain's six time Paralympic champion David Weir took victory in the men's wheelchair race, beating his rival and last year's victor Marcel Hug in a sprint finish. (more...)
- April 23, 2017
Prince Harry poses with the victor of the men's elite race Kenya's Daniel Wanjiru and the victor of the women's elite race Kenya's Mary Jepkosgei Keitany after the London Marathon on April 23, 2017 . Fellow Ethiopian Aselefech Mergia finished third in a time of two hours, 23 minutes and eight seconds. Earlier, Britain's six time Paralympic champion David Weir took victory in the men's wheelchair race, beating his rival and last year's victor Marcel Hug in a sprint finish. (more...)
North Korea threatens Australia with nuclear strike
- April 23, 2017
The North Korean Foreign Ministry also directly addressed Ms Bishop's interview, warning she had "better think twice about the consequences to be entailed by her reckless tongue-lashing before flattering the US". Mr Pence told Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull following a meeting how they were "truly grateful" to Australia for calling on China to do more to quell the threat of North Korea. (more...)
- April 23, 2017
The North Korean Foreign Ministry also directly addressed Ms Bishop's interview, warning she had "better think twice about the consequences to be entailed by her reckless tongue-lashing before flattering the US". Mr Pence told Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull following a meeting how they were "truly grateful" to Australia for calling on China to do more to quell the threat of North Korea. (more...)
Erdogan insists Turkey reforms don't make him a dictator — CNN Exclusive
- April 23, 2017
Both Turkey's bar association and global election monitors from the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) said that the illegal move may have swung the knife-edge vote, which will give Mr Erdogan the power to appoint and fire ministers, name half the members of the country's highest judicial body, hold the leadership of a political party while in office, and possibly stay in power until 2029. (more...)
- April 23, 2017
Both Turkey's bar association and global election monitors from the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) said that the illegal move may have swung the knife-edge vote, which will give Mr Erdogan the power to appoint and fire ministers, name half the members of the country's highest judicial body, hold the leadership of a political party while in office, and possibly stay in power until 2029. (more...)
White House defends portrayal of 'armada' push towards Korean peninsula
- April 23, 2017
So I think it serves multiple capabilities". Although Spicer said last week that the carrier would serve as "a huge deterrence" to North Korea, the New York Times reported on Tuesday that the U.S.S. From there, it could take three days to reach waters off the Korean peninsula. April 25 is another major anniversary in North Korea, the birthday of the Korean People's Army, and some analysts say the North might try to celebrate with a major provocation. (more...)
- April 23, 2017
So I think it serves multiple capabilities". Although Spicer said last week that the carrier would serve as "a huge deterrence" to North Korea, the New York Times reported on Tuesday that the U.S.S. From there, it could take three days to reach waters off the Korean peninsula. April 25 is another major anniversary in North Korea, the birthday of the Korean People's Army, and some analysts say the North might try to celebrate with a major provocation. (more...)
Key gov't positions reshuffled in Saudi Arabia
- April 23, 2017
Ties between Cairo and Riyadh also suffered after an agreement to hand over to Saudi Arabia two Red Sea islands - signed during a visit by Salman to Cairo a year ago - was blocked by a court ruling. Prince Salman had earlier in 2014, participated as an air force pilot in Saudi Arabia's contribution to the anti-Daesh coalition to combat ISIS. Awad Al-Awad was named minister of culture and information, another key position in the government, replacing Adel Al-Toraifi. (more...)
- April 23, 2017
Ties between Cairo and Riyadh also suffered after an agreement to hand over to Saudi Arabia two Red Sea islands - signed during a visit by Salman to Cairo a year ago - was blocked by a court ruling. Prince Salman had earlier in 2014, participated as an air force pilot in Saudi Arabia's contribution to the anti-Daesh coalition to combat ISIS. Awad Al-Awad was named minister of culture and information, another key position in the government, replacing Adel Al-Toraifi. (more...)
May refuses to rule out personal tax hikes after election
- April 23, 2017
Media reports had said it would be scrapped in the Conservatives' election manifesto amid opposition from some lawmakers and newspapers who said it should be spent at home instead. Theresa May made a speech today at the Netherton Conservative Club in Dudley, and told reporters that in contrast, Labour's "natural instinct" was to raise tax. (more...)
- April 23, 2017
Media reports had said it would be scrapped in the Conservatives' election manifesto amid opposition from some lawmakers and newspapers who said it should be spent at home instead. Theresa May made a speech today at the Netherton Conservative Club in Dudley, and told reporters that in contrast, Labour's "natural instinct" was to raise tax. (more...)
European Union says ready to welcome back United Kingdom if it decides to stay
- April 23, 2017
A win for Conservatives "virtually rules out staying in the single market", Morgan Stanley's United Kingdom economics and strategy team said in a research note Wednesday. The Conservatives won that in 2015 under David Cameron, who resigned after last June's shock Brexit referendum result. Downing Street refused to comment on the manifesto before it is published. (more...)
- April 23, 2017
A win for Conservatives "virtually rules out staying in the single market", Morgan Stanley's United Kingdom economics and strategy team said in a research note Wednesday. The Conservatives won that in 2015 under David Cameron, who resigned after last June's shock Brexit referendum result. Downing Street refused to comment on the manifesto before it is published. (more...)
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