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Chinese president urges restraint in call to Trump amid North Korea tensions
- April 24, 2017
Mr Trump also spoke with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Monday, and they agreed to urge North Korea to refrain from what Mr Abe called provocative actions. The North Korean army will celebrate its 85th anniversary on Tuesday and the county has used similar events for nuclear or missile tests in the past. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
Mr Trump also spoke with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Monday, and they agreed to urge North Korea to refrain from what Mr Abe called provocative actions. The North Korean army will celebrate its 85th anniversary on Tuesday and the county has used similar events for nuclear or missile tests in the past. (more...)
American reportedly held in N. Korea
- April 24, 2017
Rodong Sinmun , the newspaper of the North's ruling Workers' Party, said (via Reuters ) of the American navy forces that have recently been in the area: "Our revolutionary forces are combat-ready to sink a usa nuclear powered aircraft carrier with a single strike". (more...)
- April 24, 2017
Rodong Sinmun , the newspaper of the North's ruling Workers' Party, said (via Reuters ) of the American navy forces that have recently been in the area: "Our revolutionary forces are combat-ready to sink a usa nuclear powered aircraft carrier with a single strike". (more...)
Fox News dumps Bill O'Reilly over harassment claims
- April 24, 2017
Days before the Times released its story, O'Reilly came under fire for making a racist and sexist joke about the congresswoman on Fox News' morning show. He is an incredibly talented broadcaster who raised the bar for interviewers everywhere. His show generated $178 million in advertising revenue in 2015, according to Kantar Media. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
Days before the Times released its story, O'Reilly came under fire for making a racist and sexist joke about the congresswoman on Fox News' morning show. He is an incredibly talented broadcaster who raised the bar for interviewers everywhere. His show generated $178 million in advertising revenue in 2015, according to Kantar Media. (more...)
Afghanistan: President declares day of mourning
- April 24, 2017
According to the President's Office, Habibi and Shahim "stepped down with immediate effect" and President Ashraf Ghani has accepted their resignations, it said. New Delhi has always maintained that any peace process in Afghanistan should be Afghan-led and Afghan-owned and should not be based on any artificial distinction between "good terrorist" and "bad terrorist". (more...)
- April 24, 2017
According to the President's Office, Habibi and Shahim "stepped down with immediate effect" and President Ashraf Ghani has accepted their resignations, it said. New Delhi has always maintained that any peace process in Afghanistan should be Afghan-led and Afghan-owned and should not be based on any artificial distinction between "good terrorist" and "bad terrorist". (more...)
NKorea detains US citizen, the 3rd American being held there
- April 24, 2017
Kim is a Korean-American who had previously taught at the Yanbian University of Science and Technology, which is based out of China. The US has warned North Korea about its recent missile tests and has met with leaders of other countries to discuss the situation. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
Kim is a Korean-American who had previously taught at the Yanbian University of Science and Technology, which is based out of China. The US has warned North Korea about its recent missile tests and has met with leaders of other countries to discuss the situation. (more...)
Seoul prepares for joint exercise with U.S. carrier
- April 24, 2017
The USS Carl Vinson transits the Sunda Strait on April 15. The intramural volleyball games at Punggye-ri have been the subject of considerable attention, with some speculating that the games were organized to "confuse" the United States, while North Korean state media offered no insight into what the games were all about. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
The USS Carl Vinson transits the Sunda Strait on April 15. The intramural volleyball games at Punggye-ri have been the subject of considerable attention, with some speculating that the games were organized to "confuse" the United States, while North Korean state media offered no insight into what the games were all about. (more...)
Outsider Macron, Le Pen face-off in French second round
- April 24, 2017
At the same time time The Republicans' presidential hopeful Francois Fillon was backed by less than 20 percent of the voters is only the third after far-right Marine Le Pen. "We will win!" Le Pen supporters chanted in her election day headquarters in Henin-Beaumont. "It is good that Emmanuel Macron with his focus on strong European Union + social market economy has success". (more...)
- April 24, 2017
At the same time time The Republicans' presidential hopeful Francois Fillon was backed by less than 20 percent of the voters is only the third after far-right Marine Le Pen. "We will win!" Le Pen supporters chanted in her election day headquarters in Henin-Beaumont. "It is good that Emmanuel Macron with his focus on strong European Union + social market economy has success". (more...)
North Korea is 'too unsafe to ignore', warns USA amid rising tensions
- April 24, 2017
Xi told Trump that China resolutely opposes any actions that run counter to UN Security Council resolutions, a Chinese foreign ministry statement said. North Korea will mark the 85th anniversary of the foundation of its Korean People's Army on Tuesday. Trump has pressed Xi to exert greater pressure against North Korea, given China's status as the country's sole economic lifeline and major ally. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
Xi told Trump that China resolutely opposes any actions that run counter to UN Security Council resolutions, a Chinese foreign ministry statement said. North Korea will mark the 85th anniversary of the foundation of its Korean People's Army on Tuesday. Trump has pressed Xi to exert greater pressure against North Korea, given China's status as the country's sole economic lifeline and major ally. (more...)
Tigers OF Jones says he's feeling OK after being hit in face
- April 24, 2017
The benches-clearing incident took place with one out in the fifth inning, when Boyd threw a pitch behind Sano, who approached the mound and started yelling. Boston Red Sox pitcher Matt Barnes walks off the field after being ejected for throwing at Manny Machado during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, April 23, 2017 in Baltimore. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
The benches-clearing incident took place with one out in the fifth inning, when Boyd threw a pitch behind Sano, who approached the mound and started yelling. Boston Red Sox pitcher Matt Barnes walks off the field after being ejected for throwing at Manny Machado during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, April 23, 2017 in Baltimore. (more...)
Ukip proposes a burka ban ahead of the general election
- April 24, 2017
The leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP), Paul Nuttall, has said that his party will be calling for the banning of the full-face veil - referring to the niqab or more fully enveloping burqa - in its election manifesto. He said that the ban would bring the United Kingdom "in line with other European countries" such as Belgium and Bulgaria. The election manifesto is expected to include banning wearing the burka and niqab in public, which he will argue is a barrier to social harmony, as ... (more...)
- April 24, 2017
The leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP), Paul Nuttall, has said that his party will be calling for the banning of the full-face veil - referring to the niqab or more fully enveloping burqa - in its election manifesto. He said that the ban would bring the United Kingdom "in line with other European countries" such as Belgium and Bulgaria. The election manifesto is expected to include banning wearing the burka and niqab in public, which he will argue is a barrier to social harmony, as ... (more...)
UC Berkeley ReInvites Ann Coulter, But There's a Catch
- April 24, 2017
UC Berkeley said it did not have enough advance notice to provide security for the Coulter event. Last week, the Berkeley College Republicans said threats of violence forced them to cancel a speech by writer David Horowitz . The school rejected the allegations said it would discontinue efforts to plan the May 2 event. After massive publicity, they reversed course but reset the event for May 2, when students will be taking finals and therefore will be less likely to attend, according to ... (more...)
- April 24, 2017
UC Berkeley said it did not have enough advance notice to provide security for the Coulter event. Last week, the Berkeley College Republicans said threats of violence forced them to cancel a speech by writer David Horowitz . The school rejected the allegations said it would discontinue efforts to plan the May 2 event. After massive publicity, they reversed course but reset the event for May 2, when students will be taking finals and therefore will be less likely to attend, according to ... (more...)
Support For Marijuana Legalization Now At an All-Time High
- April 24, 2017
Most Americans don't believe the federal government should try to prohibit the sale or use of marijuana in the states that have legalized the drug. Among those who think marijuana should be illegal, only half think the federal government should be involved with the states. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
Most Americans don't believe the federal government should try to prohibit the sale or use of marijuana in the states that have legalized the drug. Among those who think marijuana should be illegal, only half think the federal government should be involved with the states. (more...)
Australia, New Zealand Strike Back at North Korea Threat
- April 24, 2017
The KCNA report said that what Bishop had said "can never be pardoned" as it was "an act against peace" and North Korea's "entirely just steps for self defense". "They are working with us on North Korea". North Korea has conducted five nuclear tests, including two previous year, and test-fired almost 30 missiles, stepping up its efforts despite U.N. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
The KCNA report said that what Bishop had said "can never be pardoned" as it was "an act against peace" and North Korea's "entirely just steps for self defense". "They are working with us on North Korea". North Korea has conducted five nuclear tests, including two previous year, and test-fired almost 30 missiles, stepping up its efforts despite U.N. (more...)
Xi urges restraint on North Korea in phone call with Trump
- April 24, 2017
Security Council resolutions. China's official broadcaster CCTV quoted Mr Xi as telling the USA president that his government strongly opposes North Korea's nuclear weapons programme, which is in violation of United Nations Security Council resolutions, and hoped "all parties" will avoid aggravating the situation'. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
Security Council resolutions. China's official broadcaster CCTV quoted Mr Xi as telling the USA president that his government strongly opposes North Korea's nuclear weapons programme, which is in violation of United Nations Security Council resolutions, and hoped "all parties" will avoid aggravating the situation'. (more...)
Exxon Mobil denied permission to resume Russian oil work
- April 24, 2017
The Department of the Treasury, in consultation with President Donald Trump, announced it was rejecting waiver requests from Exxon and other companies looking to restart Russian operations disrupted by global sanctions. The deal would have allowed the two companies to work on projects exploring and drilling for oil and natural gas in the Kara Sea and Black Sea. The sanctions were put in place in 2014 by the Obama administration after Russian Federation invaded Ukraine. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
The Department of the Treasury, in consultation with President Donald Trump, announced it was rejecting waiver requests from Exxon and other companies looking to restart Russian operations disrupted by global sanctions. The deal would have allowed the two companies to work on projects exploring and drilling for oil and natural gas in the Kara Sea and Black Sea. The sanctions were put in place in 2014 by the Obama administration after Russian Federation invaded Ukraine. (more...)
Police make new arrest in Dortmund team bus attack
- April 24, 2017
Three small explosions hit Borussia Dortmund's team bus last week, a few hours before a Champions League quarter-final in the northwestern Germany city. Dortmund's first-leg match against Monaco was postponed and the team lost 3-2 to Monaco the next day. Bild reported police believed the suspect was capable of building a remotely-triggered bomb, having won an educational award in electronics and engineering in 2005. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
Three small explosions hit Borussia Dortmund's team bus last week, a few hours before a Champions League quarter-final in the northwestern Germany city. Dortmund's first-leg match against Monaco was postponed and the team lost 3-2 to Monaco the next day. Bild reported police believed the suspect was capable of building a remotely-triggered bomb, having won an educational award in electronics and engineering in 2005. (more...)
Trump celebrates swearing-in of Gorsuch as Supreme Court justice
- April 24, 2017
In a Rose Garden ceremony, Trump says in Gorsuch, Americans see "a man who is deeply faithful to the Constitution of the United States". On Thursday, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell triggered a legislative manoeuvre known as the " nuclear option " when Republicans lacked the 60 votes required to end debate on Mr Gorsuch. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
In a Rose Garden ceremony, Trump says in Gorsuch, Americans see "a man who is deeply faithful to the Constitution of the United States". On Thursday, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell triggered a legislative manoeuvre known as the " nuclear option " when Republicans lacked the 60 votes required to end debate on Mr Gorsuch. (more...)
APNewsBreak: New Orleans to take down Confederate statues
- April 24, 2017
The mayor is making the move now because of death threats and intimidation. Monuments removed: Workers in New Orleans began removing Confederate monuments around the city early Monday. A City Hall spokesman issued a statement Sunday, saying that the city is "committed to taking down the Confederate monuments". That's far more than the city's $170,000 monuments-removal budget. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
The mayor is making the move now because of death threats and intimidation. Monuments removed: Workers in New Orleans began removing Confederate monuments around the city early Monday. A City Hall spokesman issued a statement Sunday, saying that the city is "committed to taking down the Confederate monuments". That's far more than the city's $170,000 monuments-removal budget. (more...)
Afghan defence chiefs resign over deadly Taliban attack
- April 24, 2017
After the bloody attack, media and critics pointed to security lapse and blamed some insider elements for facilitating the attack. The Taliban insurgency has been on the rampage since the beginning of 2015, as the Afghan forces assumed full responsibility of Afghanistan's security from the United States and North Atlantic Treaty Organisation troops. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
After the bloody attack, media and critics pointed to security lapse and blamed some insider elements for facilitating the attack. The Taliban insurgency has been on the rampage since the beginning of 2015, as the Afghan forces assumed full responsibility of Afghanistan's security from the United States and North Atlantic Treaty Organisation troops. (more...)
'Rebel without a cause' Corbyn unsuitable for No 10 - Tory chief
- April 24, 2017
He said a Labour government would hold an immediate defence review, adding: "We haven't completed work on the manifesto". According to media reports, the Labour Party issued a statement a few hours after the interview aired, saying that "the decision to renew Trident has been taken and Labour supports that". (more...)
- April 24, 2017
He said a Labour government would hold an immediate defence review, adding: "We haven't completed work on the manifesto". According to media reports, the Labour Party issued a statement a few hours after the interview aired, saying that "the decision to renew Trident has been taken and Labour supports that". (more...)
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