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French elections: Macron, Le Pen tipped for second round
- April 24, 2017
Sunday's outcome is a huge defeat for the two centre-right and centre-left groupings that have dominated French politics for 60 years, and also reduces the prospect of an anti-establishment shock on the scale of Britain's vote last June to quit the European Union and the election of Donald Trump as USA president. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
Sunday's outcome is a huge defeat for the two centre-right and centre-left groupings that have dominated French politics for 60 years, and also reduces the prospect of an anti-establishment shock on the scale of Britain's vote last June to quit the European Union and the election of Donald Trump as USA president. (more...)
Lawyer: Kidnapped 15-year-old girl back home in Tennessee
- April 24, 2017
Jason Whatley. Barry said he realized who Thomas and Cummins were when someone showed him a picture of the AMBER Alert subject and her suspected kidnapper. Cummins was sacked about a month after being suspended - a day after the TBI issued an Amber Alert about the teen. "The efforts of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Maury County Sheriff's office, nationwide law enforcement community and media outlets promoting awareness of this case have brought us to this safe conclusion, and ... (more...)
- April 24, 2017
Jason Whatley. Barry said he realized who Thomas and Cummins were when someone showed him a picture of the AMBER Alert subject and her suspected kidnapper. Cummins was sacked about a month after being suspended - a day after the TBI issued an Amber Alert about the teen. "The efforts of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Maury County Sheriff's office, nationwide law enforcement community and media outlets promoting awareness of this case have brought us to this safe conclusion, and ... (more...)
Russian Federation challenges USA to prove chemical attack in Syria
- April 24, 2017
Therefore, the only reasonable analysis of Putin's statement is that he is warning Assad and Iran against doing anything that could lead to more USA strikes against the regime which would embarrass Russian Federation, who will in turn not take any action that could lead to a military confrontation with the US. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
Therefore, the only reasonable analysis of Putin's statement is that he is warning Assad and Iran against doing anything that could lead to more USA strikes against the regime which would embarrass Russian Federation, who will in turn not take any action that could lead to a military confrontation with the US. (more...)
Trump's Secret Weapon in North Korea Standoff: Unpredictability
- April 24, 2017
Tensions have been escalating on the peninsula, with heated rhetoric from both North Korea and the US. But the vice president expressed impatience with the unwillingness of North Korea to move toward ridding itself of nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
Tensions have been escalating on the peninsula, with heated rhetoric from both North Korea and the US. But the vice president expressed impatience with the unwillingness of North Korea to move toward ridding itself of nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles. (more...)
Palestinian prisoners go on mass hunger strike
- April 24, 2017
The Israeli Prison Service issued a statement threatening disciplinary measures for hunger striking. The strikers' immediate demands included better conditions and more contact with relatives. Barghouti and another strike leader, Karim Younis, were reportedly transferred to solitary confinement by the Israeli Prison Service (IPS) on Monday in an apparent attempt to curb the protest. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
The Israeli Prison Service issued a statement threatening disciplinary measures for hunger striking. The strikers' immediate demands included better conditions and more contact with relatives. Barghouti and another strike leader, Karim Younis, were reportedly transferred to solitary confinement by the Israeli Prison Service (IPS) on Monday in an apparent attempt to curb the protest. (more...)
Sec. Kelly: Trump will 'be insistent' on funding border wall
- April 24, 2017
When asked by anchor Chris Wallace if Trump would sign a bill that doesn't include funding for the wall, Mulvaney said: "We don't know yet". "I think it's certainly worth hard negotiation over", said Kelly on CBS's " Face the Nation ". "We hope to begin construction by the end of the summer", the official added. Many of them have gone to college in the US. "To think that he would consider shutting down the government of the United States of America over this outlandish proposal of a border ... (more...)
- April 24, 2017
When asked by anchor Chris Wallace if Trump would sign a bill that doesn't include funding for the wall, Mulvaney said: "We don't know yet". "I think it's certainly worth hard negotiation over", said Kelly on CBS's " Face the Nation ". "We hope to begin construction by the end of the summer", the official added. Many of them have gone to college in the US. "To think that he would consider shutting down the government of the United States of America over this outlandish proposal of a border ... (more...)
Police Had Champs-Elysees Attacker in Their Grasp
- April 24, 2017
A gunman shot and killed a policeman and wounded two other officers in the attack Thursday night in Paris . French investigators were on Saturday probing the background of the jihadist who shot dead a policeman on Paris's prestigious Champs Elysees avenue as a jittery nation drew breath on the eve of the first round of a close-run presidential election. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
A gunman shot and killed a policeman and wounded two other officers in the attack Thursday night in Paris . French investigators were on Saturday probing the background of the jihadist who shot dead a policeman on Paris's prestigious Champs Elysees avenue as a jittery nation drew breath on the eve of the first round of a close-run presidential election. (more...)
More Than 100 Dead Or Injured After Taliban Attacks Afghan Base
- April 24, 2017
The base is the headquarters of the Afghan National Army's 209th Corps, responsible for much of northern Afghanistan, including Kunduz, a province which has seen heavy fighting. Many internet commentators called for the resignation of Defence Minister Abdullah Habibi and the commander of the 209th Corps stationed at the base. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
The base is the headquarters of the Afghan National Army's 209th Corps, responsible for much of northern Afghanistan, including Kunduz, a province which has seen heavy fighting. Many internet commentators called for the resignation of Defence Minister Abdullah Habibi and the commander of the 209th Corps stationed at the base. (more...)
Korea Celebrated Its Founder By Showing Off A Bunch Of Missiles
- April 24, 2017
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping walk together after their meetings at Mar-a-Lago, April 7, 2017, in Palm Beach, Fla. "We've got a powerful nuclear deterrent already in our hands, and we certainly will not keep our arms crossed in the face of a USA pre-emptive strike", he said. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping walk together after their meetings at Mar-a-Lago, April 7, 2017, in Palm Beach, Fla. "We've got a powerful nuclear deterrent already in our hands, and we certainly will not keep our arms crossed in the face of a USA pre-emptive strike", he said. (more...)
China 'seriously concerned' about North Korea
- April 24, 2017
After referencing Pence's trip, Earhardt asked Trump whether he has ruled out a military strike against North Korea . The current statement was drafted by the US - which is presiding over the council for the month of April - and takes a stronger position than previous council statements. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
After referencing Pence's trip, Earhardt asked Trump whether he has ruled out a military strike against North Korea . The current statement was drafted by the US - which is presiding over the council for the month of April - and takes a stronger position than previous council statements. (more...)
Obama To Return To Chicago For First Post-White House Speech
- April 24, 2017
Obama joined a group of young men and boys for a discussion sponsored by the CRED program in the same South Side Chicago neighborhood where he started as a community organizer. It seems a safe bet that Obama won't talk about Trump at all. These topics include global health, the need for civic engagement in communities, and his passion project, developing the next generation of leaders in America. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
Obama joined a group of young men and boys for a discussion sponsored by the CRED program in the same South Side Chicago neighborhood where he started as a community organizer. It seems a safe bet that Obama won't talk about Trump at all. These topics include global health, the need for civic engagement in communities, and his passion project, developing the next generation of leaders in America. (more...)
Bill O'Reilly to return with new podcast episode Monday
- April 24, 2017
The move to the podcast came following O'Reilly's abrupt removal from Fox News earlier this week. His top-rated cable news show, on the air since 2001, generated millions of dollars in advertising revenue for Fox and consistently netted more than 3.5 million viewers a night in recent months. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
The move to the podcast came following O'Reilly's abrupt removal from Fox News earlier this week. His top-rated cable news show, on the air since 2001, generated millions of dollars in advertising revenue for Fox and consistently netted more than 3.5 million viewers a night in recent months. (more...)
France's next leader: centrist Macron vs. far-right Le Pen
- April 24, 2017
The result upended traditional French politics: Neither candidate hails from the establishment parties that have dominated the country for decades. They will contest the run-off on 7 May. "This result is historic, the first step has been taken", she told cheering supporters. "It is the survival of France", she said. The euro rose sharply against the dollar as fears of France pulling out of the single currency and European Union receded following the breakthrough of Macron, former economy ... (more...)
- April 24, 2017
The result upended traditional French politics: Neither candidate hails from the establishment parties that have dominated the country for decades. They will contest the run-off on 7 May. "This result is historic, the first step has been taken", she told cheering supporters. "It is the survival of France", she said. The euro rose sharply against the dollar as fears of France pulling out of the single currency and European Union receded following the breakthrough of Macron, former economy ... (more...)
Pence: US not seeking North Korea negotiations
- April 24, 2017
Pence greets service members on the flight deck of the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in Yokosuka, Japan, April 19, 2017. If it ever succeeded, this would pose a grave threat to the United States and its allies. You protect the Senkakus, we're with you on North Korea. In addition, some 64 percent of South Korea's agriculture imports from the USA became immediately duty-free, with most of the remaining tariffs and quotas to be phased out over the first ten ... (more...)
- April 24, 2017
Pence greets service members on the flight deck of the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in Yokosuka, Japan, April 19, 2017. If it ever succeeded, this would pose a grave threat to the United States and its allies. You protect the Senkakus, we're with you on North Korea. In addition, some 64 percent of South Korea's agriculture imports from the USA became immediately duty-free, with most of the remaining tariffs and quotas to be phased out over the first ten ... (more...)
Venezuela pro-government protester dies, raising toll to 21
- April 24, 2017
Walking with black bands tied around their arms and carrying signs denouncing President Nicolas Maduro, protesters in Caracas Saturday were heading toward the Venezuelan Episcopal Conference, where they were expecting to pray for those killed. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
Walking with black bands tied around their arms and carrying signs denouncing President Nicolas Maduro, protesters in Caracas Saturday were heading toward the Venezuelan Episcopal Conference, where they were expecting to pray for those killed. (more...)
PM wants 'fact'-based trade talk with US
- April 24, 2017
Fears that U.S. President Donald Trump's plans for renegotiating NAFTA could significantly affect Canadian dairy producers have intensified over the past week, following Trump's vow to stand up for producers in Wisconsin. "We're going to get together and we're going to call Canada, and we're going to say, 'What happened?' And they might give us an answer, but we're going to get the solution, not just the answer. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
Fears that U.S. President Donald Trump's plans for renegotiating NAFTA could significantly affect Canadian dairy producers have intensified over the past week, following Trump's vow to stand up for producers in Wisconsin. "We're going to get together and we're going to call Canada, and we're going to say, 'What happened?' And they might give us an answer, but we're going to get the solution, not just the answer. (more...)
Hundreds of Palestinians in Israeli prisons go on hunger strike
- April 24, 2017
Israeli authorities have ruled out negotiating with the striking Palestinian prisoners. They also have a demand for better medical treatment and calls for freedom of inmates who are suffering from chronic diseases or are the disabled ones. According to Palestinian media reports , Zomlot spoke with Michael Ratney, the diplomat now in charge of the Israeli-Palestinian file at the State Department, about the reasons for the hunger strike and the demands raised by the prisoner leaders. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
Israeli authorities have ruled out negotiating with the striking Palestinian prisoners. They also have a demand for better medical treatment and calls for freedom of inmates who are suffering from chronic diseases or are the disabled ones. According to Palestinian media reports , Zomlot spoke with Michael Ratney, the diplomat now in charge of the Israeli-Palestinian file at the State Department, about the reasons for the hunger strike and the demands raised by the prisoner leaders. (more...)
Australia, New Zealand hit back at North Korea threat
- April 24, 2017
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, left, and Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop pose for a photo during a visit to the Australian Museum in Sydney , Saturday, April 22, 2017. "If Pyongyang's unwavering pursuit of its nuclear program continues and Washington launches a military attack on North Korea's nuclear facilities as a result, Beijing should oppose the move by diplomatic channels, rather than get involved through military action". (more...)
- April 24, 2017
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, left, and Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop pose for a photo during a visit to the Australian Museum in Sydney , Saturday, April 22, 2017. "If Pyongyang's unwavering pursuit of its nuclear program continues and Washington launches a military attack on North Korea's nuclear facilities as a result, Beijing should oppose the move by diplomatic channels, rather than get involved through military action". (more...)
Rachael Leigh Cook puts an updated spin on classic anti-drug PSA
- April 24, 2017
It's to point out that the so-called "war on drugs" has disproportionately targeted people of color. It's right up there with "Only you can prevent forest fires!" as one of the more memorable awareness-raising taglines of our time. This time, instead of attempting to curb drug usage altogether which is what all of those commercials were doing back then, this one shines a spotlight on the unfair enforcement of the rules against people of color. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
It's to point out that the so-called "war on drugs" has disproportionately targeted people of color. It's right up there with "Only you can prevent forest fires!" as one of the more memorable awareness-raising taglines of our time. This time, instead of attempting to curb drug usage altogether which is what all of those commercials were doing back then, this one shines a spotlight on the unfair enforcement of the rules against people of color. (more...)
Macron-Le Pen heading to runoff in France
- April 24, 2017
It is these four candidates who have the best chance of qualifying for a May 7 runoff election between the two top vote-getters. The unpopular President François Hollande is not seeking a second term, and is the first French president in modern history not to do so. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
It is these four candidates who have the best chance of qualifying for a May 7 runoff election between the two top vote-getters. The unpopular President François Hollande is not seeking a second term, and is the first French president in modern history not to do so. (more...)
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