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Trump disses the United Nations as an 'underperformer'
- April 25, 2017
UN's ambassadors are expected to have coffee with members of Congress at The President's Guest House Monday morning before going across the street to meet with Trump at the White House for lunch , according to NBC News. Earlier in the day, Haley said the USA could take military action against North Korea if the communist nation attacks a military base in the US or allies, or launches an intercontinental ballistic missile. (more...)
- April 25, 2017
UN's ambassadors are expected to have coffee with members of Congress at The President's Guest House Monday morning before going across the street to meet with Trump at the White House for lunch , according to NBC News. Earlier in the day, Haley said the USA could take military action against North Korea if the communist nation attacks a military base in the US or allies, or launches an intercontinental ballistic missile. (more...)
Unemployment rate in Cullman drops to 4.5 percent
- April 25, 2017
The last time we saw March this low was in 2007, when the rate was 9.3 percent. Counties with the lowest unemployment rates are: Shelby County at 4.0 percent, Elmore County at 4.4 percent, and Cullman County at 4.5 percent. Major cities with the lowest unemployment rates are: Vestavia Hills at 3.5 percent, Homewood at 3.7 percent and Hoover at 3.8 percent. On a countywide basis, the number of unemployed was estimated at 46,100, while the number of people working was 402,100. (more...)
- April 25, 2017
The last time we saw March this low was in 2007, when the rate was 9.3 percent. Counties with the lowest unemployment rates are: Shelby County at 4.0 percent, Elmore County at 4.4 percent, and Cullman County at 4.5 percent. Major cities with the lowest unemployment rates are: Vestavia Hills at 3.5 percent, Homewood at 3.7 percent and Hoover at 3.8 percent. On a countywide basis, the number of unemployed was estimated at 46,100, while the number of people working was 402,100. (more...)
WH officials: Busy week, but no health care vote or shutdown
- April 25, 2017
Trump said in a Twitter post Sunday that Obamacare would not get funds to continue if Democrats fail to fund the proposed border wall, according to a report by David Morgan and Doina Chiacu for Reuters. "Democrats do not support the wall", House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of San Francisco said on NBC, adding pointedly: "Republicans on the border states do not support the wall". (more...)
- April 25, 2017
Trump said in a Twitter post Sunday that Obamacare would not get funds to continue if Democrats fail to fund the proposed border wall, according to a report by David Morgan and Doina Chiacu for Reuters. "Democrats do not support the wall", House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of San Francisco said on NBC, adding pointedly: "Republicans on the border states do not support the wall". (more...)
Trump to set new executive orders on environment, energy this week
- April 25, 2017
In 2011, then-President Barack Obama roasted Donald Trump (who was in attendance), and some speculate that night was the moment when Trump decided he wanted Obama's job. "It's about focusing on the people ". "It's a different kind of a presidency", Trump said in an Oval Office interview with The Associated Press , an hourlong conversation as he approached Saturday's key presidential benchmark. (more...)
- April 25, 2017
In 2011, then-President Barack Obama roasted Donald Trump (who was in attendance), and some speculate that night was the moment when Trump decided he wanted Obama's job. "It's about focusing on the people ". "It's a different kind of a presidency", Trump said in an Oval Office interview with The Associated Press , an hourlong conversation as he approached Saturday's key presidential benchmark. (more...)
Trump diminishes, but does not dismiss, Bannon
- April 25, 2017
That's despite the fact that Bannon took over as the campaign's CEO in August of previous year. Senior administration officials routinely talk in private to reporters, creating more of the palace intrigue stories that have bedeviled the White House and frustrated Trump . (more...)
- April 25, 2017
That's despite the fact that Bannon took over as the campaign's CEO in August of previous year. Senior administration officials routinely talk in private to reporters, creating more of the palace intrigue stories that have bedeviled the White House and frustrated Trump . (more...)
Afghan Defence Minister, army chief resign
- April 25, 2017
Ten gunmen dressed in soldiers' uniforms and armed with suicide vests entered the base in army trucks and opened fire at unarmed troops at close range in the base's mosque and dining hall. The officials spoke to reporters traveling with the United States defense secretary, Jim Mattis, who arrived in Afghanistan on Monday for talks with war commanders in Kabul and with Mr. (more...)
- April 25, 2017
Ten gunmen dressed in soldiers' uniforms and armed with suicide vests entered the base in army trucks and opened fire at unarmed troops at close range in the base's mosque and dining hall. The officials spoke to reporters traveling with the United States defense secretary, Jim Mattis, who arrived in Afghanistan on Monday for talks with war commanders in Kabul and with Mr. (more...)
Shocking breach of security, says Rahul Gandhi on Aadhaar fiasco
- April 25, 2017
The secretary of Jharkhand's Social Welfare department MS Bhatia was quoted by Hindustan Times as saying, "We got to know about it this week itself". Earlier this year, cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni's Aadhaar details were inadvertently leaked on social media, which led his wife, Sakshi, to complain to the Union Law and Information and Technology Minister, Ravi Shankar Prasad. (more...)
- April 25, 2017
The secretary of Jharkhand's Social Welfare department MS Bhatia was quoted by Hindustan Times as saying, "We got to know about it this week itself". Earlier this year, cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni's Aadhaar details were inadvertently leaked on social media, which led his wife, Sakshi, to complain to the Union Law and Information and Technology Minister, Ravi Shankar Prasad. (more...)
Thousands at Auschwitz for yearly Holocaust memorial event
- April 25, 2017
Pedestrians stood in place, buses stopped on busy streets and cars pulled over on major highways - their drivers standing on the roads with their heads bowed. and we know that there were people that turned their backs on us as well", he said. "The mind can not fathom the pain, the horror and the loss". Residents visited the Jewish museum in Jerusalem to pay their respects. (more...)
- April 25, 2017
Pedestrians stood in place, buses stopped on busy streets and cars pulled over on major highways - their drivers standing on the roads with their heads bowed. and we know that there were people that turned their backs on us as well", he said. "The mind can not fathom the pain, the horror and the loss". Residents visited the Jewish museum in Jerusalem to pay their respects. (more...)
U.S. tells North Korea to cease 'destabilising actions'
- April 25, 2017
In early April, U.S. officials sent out confusing messages that the Carl Vinson group was heading toward Korea in advance of the April 15 birthday of North Korea founder Kim Il-sung, which is often celebrated with a provocative weapons test. (more...)
- April 25, 2017
In early April, U.S. officials sent out confusing messages that the Carl Vinson group was heading toward Korea in advance of the April 15 birthday of North Korea founder Kim Il-sung, which is often celebrated with a provocative weapons test. (more...)
Flash flood watch extended for southern counties
- April 25, 2017
And the Midlands are under a marginal risk for severe weather Monday. Heavy downpours over the weekend also caused a landslide on US Route 441 in Anderson County. This system is powerful but very slow moving. Tim Parrott, director of Anderson County Schools, said it's uncommon for them to cancel classes due to flooding. (more...)
- April 25, 2017
And the Midlands are under a marginal risk for severe weather Monday. Heavy downpours over the weekend also caused a landslide on US Route 441 in Anderson County. This system is powerful but very slow moving. Tim Parrott, director of Anderson County Schools, said it's uncommon for them to cancel classes due to flooding. (more...)
Illinois Considers Proposal to Legalize Marijuana
- April 25, 2017
Thirty-seven percent of respondents over age 65 support legal marijuana, compared to at least 60 percent of respondents from all other age groups. The Editorial Board believes IL should legalize recreational marijuana to allocate more money to the higher education budget, which several schools, including NIU, are in dire need of to stay open. (more...)
- April 25, 2017
Thirty-seven percent of respondents over age 65 support legal marijuana, compared to at least 60 percent of respondents from all other age groups. The Editorial Board believes IL should legalize recreational marijuana to allocate more money to the higher education budget, which several schools, including NIU, are in dire need of to stay open. (more...)
Canada's Ontario province to try basic income scheme in three-year pilot
- April 24, 2017
Ontario's economy is in a relatively strong position, however many people in the province are not feeling that growth in their everyday lives. "Or is there a better way", Wynne said. The low-income measure is equal to half of the median income in the province, adjusted for family size. Homeless people will be eligible if a shelter is chosen during the randomized selection process, officials said. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
Ontario's economy is in a relatively strong position, however many people in the province are not feeling that growth in their everyday lives. "Or is there a better way", Wynne said. The low-income measure is equal to half of the median income in the province, adjusted for family size. Homeless people will be eligible if a shelter is chosen during the randomized selection process, officials said. (more...)
Jeremy Corbyn Has Ruled Out Forming An Alliance With The SNP
- April 24, 2017
Corbyn's intervention is the second on a schools issue since the snap general election was called on Tuesday - he also raised the matter at prime minister's questions yesterday. But it is hard, extremely hard, to imagine the Labour leader and the Tory leader ever quietly enjoying a pootle round the Berkshire countryside of a weekend, or a cappuccino in Islington in a quiet moment. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
Corbyn's intervention is the second on a schools issue since the snap general election was called on Tuesday - he also raised the matter at prime minister's questions yesterday. But it is hard, extremely hard, to imagine the Labour leader and the Tory leader ever quietly enjoying a pootle round the Berkshire countryside of a weekend, or a cappuccino in Islington in a quiet moment. (more...)
Maldives blogger stabbed to death
- April 24, 2017
Can not trust people at Maldives Police Service who turned a blind eye to death threats against Yameen Rasheed to conduct an impartial investigation into his death. President Abdulla Yameen appealed for the public to come forward with information, saying, "We will not stand idly by while such acts of hatred are forced upon our citizens". (more...)
- April 24, 2017
Can not trust people at Maldives Police Service who turned a blind eye to death threats against Yameen Rasheed to conduct an impartial investigation into his death. President Abdulla Yameen appealed for the public to come forward with information, saying, "We will not stand idly by while such acts of hatred are forced upon our citizens". (more...)
Funeral held for Russian marine major killed in Syria
- April 24, 2017
On Wednesday, the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) said that "incontrovertible" test results had shown sarin gas or a similar substance was used in an April 4 attack that killed 87 people in Khan Sheikhun. Mattis accused Iran of "destabilising activities", including threatening Israel and other nations in the Middle East with ballistic missiles, cyber activities and proxy groups. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
On Wednesday, the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) said that "incontrovertible" test results had shown sarin gas or a similar substance was used in an April 4 attack that killed 87 people in Khan Sheikhun. Mattis accused Iran of "destabilising activities", including threatening Israel and other nations in the Middle East with ballistic missiles, cyber activities and proxy groups. (more...)
Treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin announces new Syrian sanctions
- April 24, 2017
The sanctions target employees of Syria's Scientific Studies and Research Center, which the USA says partly enables the use of chemical weapons. A man breathes through an oxygen mask as another one receives treatments, after what rescue workers described as a suspected gas attack in the town of Khan Sheikhoun in rebel-held Idlib, Syria April 4, 2017. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
The sanctions target employees of Syria's Scientific Studies and Research Center, which the USA says partly enables the use of chemical weapons. A man breathes through an oxygen mask as another one receives treatments, after what rescue workers described as a suspected gas attack in the town of Khan Sheikhoun in rebel-held Idlib, Syria April 4, 2017. (more...)
Security guard murdered, another injured by assailants at Jayalalithaa's Kodanad estate
- April 24, 2017
The incident happened at a sprawling estate in Tamil Nadu's Kodanad between 11.30pm on Sunday and 1.30am on Monday. The estate, spread over 900 acres, was a retreat often used by Jayalalithaa for rest and treatment, and a place that she visited regularly, especially during the sultry summer months. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
The incident happened at a sprawling estate in Tamil Nadu's Kodanad between 11.30pm on Sunday and 1.30am on Monday. The estate, spread over 900 acres, was a retreat often used by Jayalalithaa for rest and treatment, and a place that she visited regularly, especially during the sultry summer months. (more...)
Afghan army chief, minister resign after deadly attack
- April 24, 2017
Officials say almost a dozen of the attackers wore army uniforms and rode in military vehicles, raising concerns of help from inside the compound. Taliban fighters dressed in military uniforms raided the army base in northern Afghanistan, raking it with gunfire in an hours-long attack that left more than 100 soldiers dead or wounded, officials said. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
Officials say almost a dozen of the attackers wore army uniforms and rode in military vehicles, raising concerns of help from inside the compound. Taliban fighters dressed in military uniforms raided the army base in northern Afghanistan, raking it with gunfire in an hours-long attack that left more than 100 soldiers dead or wounded, officials said. (more...)
Trump seeks shift in visa allotments crucial to tech outsourcing
- April 24, 2017
Trump signed the order during his visit to the Snap-on Tools headquarters in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross will review how to close loopholes in the current rules and report back to Trump, especially on waivers to the buy-American rules in the nation's trade deals. (more...)
- April 24, 2017
Trump signed the order during his visit to the Snap-on Tools headquarters in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross will review how to close loopholes in the current rules and report back to Trump, especially on waivers to the buy-American rules in the nation's trade deals. (more...)
US Stocks Jump 1% On French Election Relief
- April 24, 2017
He said that they express a choice "outside the system". A spokesperson for the European Union said Mr Macron represents pro-European values, while Ms Le Pen "seeks its destruction". German Chancellor Angela Merkel wished Macron "all the best for the next two weeks". Ms Le Pen will be keen to avoid a repetition of 2002 when her father and National Front founder, Jean-Marie Le Pen, got through to the second round in a surprise vote but went on to lose in a humiliating landslide against ... (more...)
- April 24, 2017
He said that they express a choice "outside the system". A spokesperson for the European Union said Mr Macron represents pro-European values, while Ms Le Pen "seeks its destruction". German Chancellor Angela Merkel wished Macron "all the best for the next two weeks". Ms Le Pen will be keen to avoid a repetition of 2002 when her father and National Front founder, Jean-Marie Le Pen, got through to the second round in a surprise vote but went on to lose in a humiliating landslide against ... (more...)
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