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North Korea cranks the heat, threatens to sink U.S. ship
- April 24, 2017
The Japanese ships were making a show of solidarity as the United States confronts North Korea over its ballistic missile programme and nuclear tests. "Our revolutionary forces are combat-ready to sink a United States nuclear-powered aircraft carrier with a single strike", read an editorial on North Korea's official newspaper Rodong Sinmun on Sunday. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
The Japanese ships were making a show of solidarity as the United States confronts North Korea over its ballistic missile programme and nuclear tests. "Our revolutionary forces are combat-ready to sink a United States nuclear-powered aircraft carrier with a single strike", read an editorial on North Korea's official newspaper Rodong Sinmun on Sunday. (more...)
China urges restraint on N. Korea in call with trump
- April 24, 2017
Meanwhile, Japanese Prime Minister Abe described his 30 minutes phone conversation with Trump as "intensive", public broadcaster NHK reported. "The issue of North Korea's nuclear and missile (development) is an extremely grave threat to security, not just for the worldwide community but also for Japan". (more...)
- April 24, 2017
Meanwhile, Japanese Prime Minister Abe described his 30 minutes phone conversation with Trump as "intensive", public broadcaster NHK reported. "The issue of North Korea's nuclear and missile (development) is an extremely grave threat to security, not just for the worldwide community but also for Japan". (more...)
Warriors' Durant and Kerr out for Game 3 against the Blazers
- April 24, 2017
Blazers is scheduled to Tip-Off at 10:30 pm ET in Moda Center Portland, OR. The game is airing live on KGW and ESPN in the Portland area. The Blazers have not had an answer to Golden State's offense in this National Basketball Association postseason series. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
Blazers is scheduled to Tip-Off at 10:30 pm ET in Moda Center Portland, OR. The game is airing live on KGW and ESPN in the Portland area. The Blazers have not had an answer to Golden State's offense in this National Basketball Association postseason series. (more...)
North Korea: 'A lot of sabre-rattling'
- April 24, 2017
Tensions remain high on the Korean peninsula, with the U.S. warning its "strategic patience" on the North's nuclear programme is over, and a USA citizen detained as he tried to leave the country. There had been confusion over the exact timing of the move northward to the Sea of Japan (East Sea) by the Carl Vinson Strike Group, which includes the aircraft carrier, two guided-missile destroyers and a cruiser, following a U.S. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
Tensions remain high on the Korean peninsula, with the U.S. warning its "strategic patience" on the North's nuclear programme is over, and a USA citizen detained as he tried to leave the country. There had been confusion over the exact timing of the move northward to the Sea of Japan (East Sea) by the Carl Vinson Strike Group, which includes the aircraft carrier, two guided-missile destroyers and a cruiser, following a U.S. (more...)
North Korea able to strike Australia 'within three years'
- April 24, 2017
Chinese state broadcaster CCTV quoted President Xi Jinping as telling Trump that China strongly opposes North Korea's nuclear weapons program and hopes "all parties will exercise restraint and avoid aggravating the situation". "They are making progress in their ballistic missile programme and their nuclear programme". However, U.S. officials have told The Associated Press that the military response isn't likely. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
Chinese state broadcaster CCTV quoted President Xi Jinping as telling Trump that China strongly opposes North Korea's nuclear weapons program and hopes "all parties will exercise restraint and avoid aggravating the situation". "They are making progress in their ballistic missile programme and their nuclear programme". However, U.S. officials have told The Associated Press that the military response isn't likely. (more...)
France begins presidential vote in test for populism
- April 24, 2017
In the wake of the shootings on the Champs Elysees Thursday that left a police officer dead, Le Pen called for the closing of all "Islamist" mosques in the country and the immediate expulsion of those on France's equivalent of a terror watch list. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
In the wake of the shootings on the Champs Elysees Thursday that left a police officer dead, Le Pen called for the closing of all "Islamist" mosques in the country and the immediate expulsion of those on France's equivalent of a terror watch list. (more...)
Kathrine Switzer, Boston Marathon Pioneer, Back 50 Years Later
- April 24, 2017
The Boston Athletic Association is retiring bib No. 261 in honor of Switzer. It is incredible how one person's legacy can impact an entire society. Tupper Lake High School teacher Amy Farrell completed the 26.2-mile course in 2 hours, 59 minutes, 23 seconds to lead the Tri-Lakes contingent in the race. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
The Boston Athletic Association is retiring bib No. 261 in honor of Switzer. It is incredible how one person's legacy can impact an entire society. Tupper Lake High School teacher Amy Farrell completed the 26.2-mile course in 2 hours, 59 minutes, 23 seconds to lead the Tri-Lakes contingent in the race. (more...)
Afghanistan mourns after Taliban attack
- April 24, 2017
The Afghan defence ministry has not released firm casualty figures, only saying more than 100 were killed or injured. The attackers arrived at the barracks in two army 4x4 vehicles, claiming they had injured personnel on board and shot their way through checkpoints when asked to surrender their weapons. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
The Afghan defence ministry has not released firm casualty figures, only saying more than 100 were killed or injured. The attackers arrived at the barracks in two army 4x4 vehicles, claiming they had injured personnel on board and shot their way through checkpoints when asked to surrender their weapons. (more...)
Amber Heard and Elon Musk just made their relationship Instagram official
- April 24, 2017
Amber Heard and Elon Musk shared pictures of themselves together on their respective Instagram pages. She captioned the flirty Instagram snap with a simple: "Cheeky". And in another, "Am not angling for a date". "I know she's in a long-term relationship, but..." One of the things they want to do is settle down and have a family. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
Amber Heard and Elon Musk shared pictures of themselves together on their respective Instagram pages. She captioned the flirty Instagram snap with a simple: "Cheeky". And in another, "Am not angling for a date". "I know she's in a long-term relationship, but..." One of the things they want to do is settle down and have a family. (more...)
Kejriwal says many EVMs 'malfunctioning'
- April 24, 2017
A Maharashtra Congress leader Shehzad Poonawalla, cited and replied to a quote by an AAP sympathizer, which talked about "faulty EVMS.". The AAP and the Congress were expected to get 10 seats each. Kejriwal also said in the same report that he was very sure that EVM tampering was the only reason behind his party's defeat in Punjab Assembly polls and the same would be tried during the civic body polls in Delhi. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
A Maharashtra Congress leader Shehzad Poonawalla, cited and replied to a quote by an AAP sympathizer, which talked about "faulty EVMS.". The AAP and the Congress were expected to get 10 seats each. Kejriwal also said in the same report that he was very sure that EVM tampering was the only reason behind his party's defeat in Punjab Assembly polls and the same would be tried during the civic body polls in Delhi. (more...)
China Warns of 'Storm Clouds Gathering' in US-North Korea Standoff
- April 24, 2017
However, a miffed North Korea's response was a warning of a "merciless" response to any move by the "reckless" Trump government, according to a North Korean Army spokesperson's statement to state-run news agency KCNA. North Korea paraded its intercontinental ballistic missiles on Saturday in a massive military display in central Pyongyang , amid rising tensions across the region. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
However, a miffed North Korea's response was a warning of a "merciless" response to any move by the "reckless" Trump government, according to a North Korean Army spokesperson's statement to state-run news agency KCNA. North Korea paraded its intercontinental ballistic missiles on Saturday in a massive military display in central Pyongyang , amid rising tensions across the region. (more...)
ObamaCare will die if it does not receive funds
- April 24, 2017
Still, Kelly gave a quick timeline for the start of the wall's construction Friday. "This is what the president ran on", Priebus said . And one of the biggest priorities during the campaign was border security - keeping Americans safe. President Donald Trump and Congress are on a collision course over government funding this week. "We don't know yet", Mulvaney responded. However, "Democrats do not support the wall", Pelosi said, speaking on NBC. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
Still, Kelly gave a quick timeline for the start of the wall's construction Friday. "This is what the president ran on", Priebus said . And one of the biggest priorities during the campaign was border security - keeping Americans safe. President Donald Trump and Congress are on a collision course over government funding this week. "We don't know yet", Mulvaney responded. However, "Democrats do not support the wall", Pelosi said, speaking on NBC. (more...)
IIT student found hanging
- April 24, 2017
IIT-Kharagpur has informed the family of the student and police have sent the body for post-mortem. Police have found a suicide note that begins with the sentence " Let me sleep " from the room. The IIT-Kharagpur is one of India's premier engineering institutions. According to college authorities mental depression drove 20-year-old Shreeraj from Tekkali of Srikakulam in Andhra Pradesh to suicide. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
IIT-Kharagpur has informed the family of the student and police have sent the body for post-mortem. Police have found a suicide note that begins with the sentence " Let me sleep " from the room. The IIT-Kharagpur is one of India's premier engineering institutions. According to college authorities mental depression drove 20-year-old Shreeraj from Tekkali of Srikakulam in Andhra Pradesh to suicide. (more...)
Donald Trump Plans Rally For Night Of White House Correspondents' Dinner
- April 24, 2017
According to the President's campaign website . The April 29 rally will be held at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center. Trump waffled on whether he should be held accountable for the 100-day plan he outlined with great fanfare in his campaign's closing days, suggesting his "Contract with the American Voter" wasn't really his idea to begin with. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
According to the President's campaign website . The April 29 rally will be held at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center. Trump waffled on whether he should be held accountable for the 100-day plan he outlined with great fanfare in his campaign's closing days, suggesting his "Contract with the American Voter" wasn't really his idea to begin with. (more...)
Egg hunts continue Easter weekend
- April 24, 2017
Youll find an egg scramble, scavenger hunt, dance exhibition, inflatables, vendors, a raffle with prizes and more. But, numerous children couldnt wait for the voluneers to say, "start". "It's kind of a group effort", Lana said. I looked at the group and decided we should be kids again.. This year, while the annual Easter egg hunts at Atascadero Lake Park, Atascadero Sunken Gardens and in Ever Park in Templeton will unfortunately not be taking place, North County community members will ... (more...)
- April 24, 2017
Youll find an egg scramble, scavenger hunt, dance exhibition, inflatables, vendors, a raffle with prizes and more. But, numerous children couldnt wait for the voluneers to say, "start". "It's kind of a group effort", Lana said. I looked at the group and decided we should be kids again.. This year, while the annual Easter egg hunts at Atascadero Lake Park, Atascadero Sunken Gardens and in Ever Park in Templeton will unfortunately not be taking place, North County community members will ... (more...)
US Carrier Group Will Arrive Near Korean Peninsula Within Days
- April 24, 2017
Navy's 7th Fleet. But the Navy, for security reasons, says it does not report future operational locations of its ships. A U.S. Navy strike group will be moving toward the western Pacific Ocean near the Korean peninsula as a show of force, a U.S. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
Navy's 7th Fleet. But the Navy, for security reasons, says it does not report future operational locations of its ships. A U.S. Navy strike group will be moving toward the western Pacific Ocean near the Korean peninsula as a show of force, a U.S. (more...)
Five-star defensive end Micah Parsons decommits from Penn State
- April 24, 2017
The Nittany Lions were in the process of building a dominant recruiting class for 2018, having already secured the commitment of three 5-star recruits. In his announcement on Sunday, the Harrisburg, Pa., native said he felt like he committed to Penn State "too soon" and needs to focus on his upcoming season. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
The Nittany Lions were in the process of building a dominant recruiting class for 2018, having already secured the commitment of three 5-star recruits. In his announcement on Sunday, the Harrisburg, Pa., native said he felt like he committed to Penn State "too soon" and needs to focus on his upcoming season. (more...)
Champs-Elysees gunman had long criminal record, praised IS
- April 24, 2017
IS had swiftly claimed the attack was carried out by one of its "fighters". The race between the four main candidates is so tight ahead of Sunday's vote that a marginal opinion change, provoked by the Paris attack, could thwart the predicted success of front-runners Le Pen and Macron, who are narrowly ahead of Fillon and Communist-backed Jean-Luc Melenchon. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
IS had swiftly claimed the attack was carried out by one of its "fighters". The race between the four main candidates is so tight ahead of Sunday's vote that a marginal opinion change, provoked by the Paris attack, could thwart the predicted success of front-runners Le Pen and Macron, who are narrowly ahead of Fillon and Communist-backed Jean-Luc Melenchon. (more...)
Israel offers condolences for victims of Egypt church attacks
- April 24, 2017
The Islamic State group has claimed the bombing of two Egyptian churches in separate cities, which killed at least 37 people and wounded around 100. No official word yet from the authorities regarding the identity or nationalities of the people behind the two attacks in Egypt on Sunday, April 9. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
The Islamic State group has claimed the bombing of two Egyptian churches in separate cities, which killed at least 37 people and wounded around 100. No official word yet from the authorities regarding the identity or nationalities of the people behind the two attacks in Egypt on Sunday, April 9. (more...)
Georgia GOP congressional hopeful: I want Trump's help
- April 24, 2017
Ossoff garnered 48.1 percent of the vote, 1.9 percent shy of the 50 percent he needed to win the seat outright and avoid a June runoff election . In fact, Trump arguably gave Ossoff his opening in the first place; Trump barely won the Georgia 6th in November and failed to win a majority, four years after Republican Mitt Romney got more than 60 percent of the presidential vote. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
Ossoff garnered 48.1 percent of the vote, 1.9 percent shy of the 50 percent he needed to win the seat outright and avoid a June runoff election . In fact, Trump arguably gave Ossoff his opening in the first place; Trump barely won the Georgia 6th in November and failed to win a majority, four years after Republican Mitt Romney got more than 60 percent of the presidential vote. (more...)
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