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Officials reveal contents of note carried by Paris gunman
- April 25, 2017
March 20, 2017 - Macron was seen as the most convincing in a televised debate among the five top candidates, an opinion poll showed, helping him consolidate his frontrunner status. Candidates cancelled or rescheduled final campaign events ahead of the first-round vote in the two-stage election. "My government of national unity will implement this policy, so that the Republic will live, and that France will live", she said in an impromptu press conference. (more...)
- April 25, 2017
March 20, 2017 - Macron was seen as the most convincing in a televised debate among the five top candidates, an opinion poll showed, helping him consolidate his frontrunner status. Candidates cancelled or rescheduled final campaign events ahead of the first-round vote in the two-stage election. "My government of national unity will implement this policy, so that the Republic will live, and that France will live", she said in an impromptu press conference. (more...)
Warriors seize a three-game lead, Grizzlies beat Spurs in overtime
- April 25, 2017
The three big men for Memphis have accounted for 92 points and 47 rebounds in Games 3 and 4 continuing to be physical with Aldridge and Gasol. Mike Conley was absolutely outstanding for Memphis , scoring a playoff career-high of 35 as he led the Grizzlies' offensive attack. (more...)
- April 25, 2017
The three big men for Memphis have accounted for 92 points and 47 rebounds in Games 3 and 4 continuing to be physical with Aldridge and Gasol. Mike Conley was absolutely outstanding for Memphis , scoring a playoff career-high of 35 as he led the Grizzlies' offensive attack. (more...)
Sharks C Joe Thornton needs ACL surgery before free agency
- April 25, 2017
General manager Doug Wilson, admittedly in the hockey business a long time, said it still amazes him. Thornton underwent surgery on a torn ACL and MCL in his left knee Monday to fix an injury that sidelined him less than two weeks before he returned to play the final four games of a first-round series loss to the Edmonton Oilers. (more...)
- April 25, 2017
General manager Doug Wilson, admittedly in the hockey business a long time, said it still amazes him. Thornton underwent surgery on a torn ACL and MCL in his left knee Monday to fix an injury that sidelined him less than two weeks before he returned to play the final four games of a first-round series loss to the Edmonton Oilers. (more...)
Justices won't hear challenge to Alabama campaign law
- April 25, 2017
Supreme Court and Arkansas Supreme Court blocked the executions until McWilliams' case is decided. At issue in his appeal is whether an indigent defendant like McWilliams during a trial in which his mental health is a pivotal matter is entitled to an expert witness completely independent of the prosecution. (more...)
- April 25, 2017
Supreme Court and Arkansas Supreme Court blocked the executions until McWilliams' case is decided. At issue in his appeal is whether an indigent defendant like McWilliams during a trial in which his mental health is a pivotal matter is entitled to an expert witness completely independent of the prosecution. (more...)
The truth behind Donald Trump's popularity
- April 25, 2017
As the 100-day mark of President Donald Trump's administration nears, polls show he has historically low approval ratings. The poll found that 82% of Republicans approved of his job performance to date (he marks his first 100 days in office April 29), while only 30% of Independents and just 7% of Democrats approved. (more...)
- April 25, 2017
As the 100-day mark of President Donald Trump's administration nears, polls show he has historically low approval ratings. The poll found that 82% of Republicans approved of his job performance to date (he marks his first 100 days in office April 29), while only 30% of Independents and just 7% of Democrats approved. (more...)
Arkansas Executes First Prisoner in 12 Years
- April 25, 2017
Lee did not appear to be in pain as he was executed, according to the Times , and was pronounced dead at 11:56 p.m. Ledell Lee, 51, was convicted of murdering Debra Reese in 1993. As pointed out on Twitter by Sister Helen Prejean, (the anti-death penalty campaigner played by Susan Sarandon in the movie Dead Man Walking) the drugs used in the triple cocktail of lethal injections on Thursday night illustrated the shady nature by which the state had acquired its instruments of death. (more...)
- April 25, 2017
Lee did not appear to be in pain as he was executed, according to the Times , and was pronounced dead at 11:56 p.m. Ledell Lee, 51, was convicted of murdering Debra Reese in 1993. As pointed out on Twitter by Sister Helen Prejean, (the anti-death penalty campaigner played by Susan Sarandon in the movie Dead Man Walking) the drugs used in the triple cocktail of lethal injections on Thursday night illustrated the shady nature by which the state had acquired its instruments of death. (more...)
North Korea stages live-fire artillery drill for army anniversary
- April 25, 2017
There have been fears that North Korea will use the anniversary as an excuse to carry out another missile test at a time of heightened tensions between the USA and the secretive Communist state, which launched a failed test in April. As well as his military show of force, Trump has sought to press China to do more to rein in its nuclear-armed neighbor. This indicated that North Korea is developing technologies to "cold-launch" ICBMs, ejecting them from the launch tubes before they ignite in ... (more...)
- April 25, 2017
There have been fears that North Korea will use the anniversary as an excuse to carry out another missile test at a time of heightened tensions between the USA and the secretive Communist state, which launched a failed test in April. As well as his military show of force, Trump has sought to press China to do more to rein in its nuclear-armed neighbor. This indicated that North Korea is developing technologies to "cold-launch" ICBMs, ejecting them from the launch tubes before they ignite in ... (more...)
Arkansas executes 2 inmates on the same gurney, hours apart
- April 25, 2017
He used a wheelchair and he'd had a leg amputated in prison because of diabetes. Jack Jones was executed after the US Supreme Court rejected an 11th-hour request from his attorneys asking the justices to reconsider a procedural issue from his trial. (more...)
- April 25, 2017
He used a wheelchair and he'd had a leg amputated in prison because of diabetes. Jack Jones was executed after the US Supreme Court rejected an 11th-hour request from his attorneys asking the justices to reconsider a procedural issue from his trial. (more...)
Trump signs 'Buy American, Hire American' executive order targeting foreign material sourcing
- April 25, 2017
Trump pledged to end the program during his campaign for the Oval Office. Executive order aside, both lawmakers and tech industry experts say a larger conversation must still be had about comprehensive immigration reform, as well as training up American workers. (more...)
- April 25, 2017
Trump pledged to end the program during his campaign for the Oval Office. Executive order aside, both lawmakers and tech industry experts say a larger conversation must still be had about comprehensive immigration reform, as well as training up American workers. (more...)
Tillerson criticizes Iran nuclear pact, U.S. plans review
- April 25, 2017
Under the deal , brokered by President Barack Obama and other world powers, Iran agreed to roll back key aspects of its nuclear program in exchange for relief from nuclear-related economic sanctions. Defense Secretary James Mattis while in Saudi Arabia this week. She said the review was a fig leaf to cover a decision by the Trump administration to abide by the Iran accord, if grudgingly. (more...)
- April 25, 2017
Under the deal , brokered by President Barack Obama and other world powers, Iran agreed to roll back key aspects of its nuclear program in exchange for relief from nuclear-related economic sanctions. Defense Secretary James Mattis while in Saudi Arabia this week. She said the review was a fig leaf to cover a decision by the Trump administration to abide by the Iran accord, if grudgingly. (more...)
Macron targeted by hackers, cyber firm says
- April 25, 2017
The subsequent release of information taken from those servers, the USA believes, was part of a Russian effort to influence the 2016 presidential elections. The campaign of French presidential front-runner Emmanuel Macron says it has fought off a series of cyberespionage attempts dating back to December, adding meat to previous allegations that it was the subject of an electronic eavesdropping campaign. (more...)
- April 25, 2017
The subsequent release of information taken from those servers, the USA believes, was part of a Russian effort to influence the 2016 presidential elections. The campaign of French presidential front-runner Emmanuel Macron says it has fought off a series of cyberespionage attempts dating back to December, adding meat to previous allegations that it was the subject of an electronic eavesdropping campaign. (more...)
LEADING OFF: MLB sorts out trouble in Baltimore, Minnesota
- April 25, 2017
McCann intervened and appeared to put his mitt in the face of Sano, who let fly with a right hand and shoved McCann away. It did not appear that any punches were thrown, but Sano and Boyd were ejected. Jacob deGrom (0-1) struck out 10 and walked six in 5 2/3 innings. Victor Martinez added three hits and two RBI. It was the Twins who got the first run today. (more...)
- April 25, 2017
McCann intervened and appeared to put his mitt in the face of Sano, who let fly with a right hand and shoved McCann away. It did not appear that any punches were thrown, but Sano and Boyd were ejected. Jacob deGrom (0-1) struck out 10 and walked six in 5 2/3 innings. Victor Martinez added three hits and two RBI. It was the Twins who got the first run today. (more...)
Canada's Not the Challenge for U.S. Dairy, Trudeau Says
- April 25, 2017
Trump said on Thursday "what they've done to our dairy farm workers is a disgrace ". TORONTO (AP) Canada's ambassador to Washington said Tuesday night that President Donald Trump is wrong when he says Canada's trade practices in the dairy industry are "very unfair". (more...)
- April 25, 2017
Trump said on Thursday "what they've done to our dairy farm workers is a disgrace ". TORONTO (AP) Canada's ambassador to Washington said Tuesday night that President Donald Trump is wrong when he says Canada's trade practices in the dairy industry are "very unfair". (more...)
Holidays, burka bans, Brexit vote - UK parties set out election stalls
- April 25, 2017
Echoing a statement from a party spokesman issued after the interview, Labour campaign chairman Andrew Gwynne said renewal of Trident would be in the party's manifesto. We have at this moment a one-off chance to get this done, before the detailed talks begin. 'We will never put tax giveaways to corporations and the wealthiest above our vital public services like our social care system and NHS. (more...)
- April 25, 2017
Echoing a statement from a party spokesman issued after the interview, Labour campaign chairman Andrew Gwynne said renewal of Trident would be in the party's manifesto. We have at this moment a one-off chance to get this done, before the detailed talks begin. 'We will never put tax giveaways to corporations and the wealthiest above our vital public services like our social care system and NHS. (more...)
The UK would be welcome back in EU
- April 25, 2017
She says an early election would provide "certainty and stability" in the negotiations, which will now start after the vote. The Prime Minister has made ending the jurisdiction of the court in the United Kingdom one of her Brexit goals. She added: "The election campaign has only just begun, I'm not taking anything for granted, the result is not certain". Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn said on Thursday he would defeat a "cosy cartel" at the heart of British politics, casting himself as ... (more...)
- April 25, 2017
She says an early election would provide "certainty and stability" in the negotiations, which will now start after the vote. The Prime Minister has made ending the jurisdiction of the court in the United Kingdom one of her Brexit goals. She added: "The election campaign has only just begun, I'm not taking anything for granted, the result is not certain". Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn said on Thursday he would defeat a "cosy cartel" at the heart of British politics, casting himself as ... (more...)
German FM: Netanyahu cancelation would be regrettable
- April 25, 2017
Senior sources within Netanyahu's office told Israel's Channel 2 news that an ultimatum to cancel the engagements was issued to Gabriel, however German diplomats have said the politician meant to go to all meetings as planned. Both organizations have become popular targets for right-wing politicians, who accuse them of damaging Israel's reputation overseas and putting Israeli soldiers and officials at risk of prosecution. (more...)
- April 25, 2017
Senior sources within Netanyahu's office told Israel's Channel 2 news that an ultimatum to cancel the engagements was issued to Gabriel, however German diplomats have said the politician meant to go to all meetings as planned. Both organizations have become popular targets for right-wing politicians, who accuse them of damaging Israel's reputation overseas and putting Israeli soldiers and officials at risk of prosecution. (more...)
Maduro Says Ready for Elections Amid Anti-Government Protests in Caracas
- April 25, 2017
There aren't many reasons to sing and dance in Venezuela today. The military had been strategically deployed around Venezuela at the weekend to carry out an unprecedented military exercise. The liberal Santos administration has proposed to mediate between Maduro and the opposition to resolve the crisis, but without response from Caracas . (more...)
- April 25, 2017
There aren't many reasons to sing and dance in Venezuela today. The military had been strategically deployed around Venezuela at the weekend to carry out an unprecedented military exercise. The liberal Santos administration has proposed to mediate between Maduro and the opposition to resolve the crisis, but without response from Caracas . (more...)
N. Korea marks military anniversary with firing drill
- April 25, 2017
The North is seeking to develop a nuclear-tipped missile that could reach the USA mainland. "We completely agreed that we strongly demand restraint by North Korea, which has repeatedly made risky provocative actions", Abe told reporters after the call. (more...)
- April 25, 2017
The North is seeking to develop a nuclear-tipped missile that could reach the USA mainland. "We completely agreed that we strongly demand restraint by North Korea, which has repeatedly made risky provocative actions", Abe told reporters after the call. (more...)
Erdogan denies he's a dictator after Turkish referendum
- April 25, 2017
Earlier on Wednesday, Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim warned against growing street protests triggered by widespread allegations of voter fraud in Sunday's referendum. "You can not come to Turkey and interfere in its politics", Cavusoglu said, calling the observer missions' findings "biased". "It is wrong to speak after the people have spoken". (more...)
- April 25, 2017
Earlier on Wednesday, Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim warned against growing street protests triggered by widespread allegations of voter fraud in Sunday's referendum. "You can not come to Turkey and interfere in its politics", Cavusoglu said, calling the observer missions' findings "biased". "It is wrong to speak after the people have spoken". (more...)
UK Conservatives pledge energy price cap, hitting utility shares
- April 25, 2017
May previous year praised free markets and free trade in a speech to party activists but also said that she would be prepared to intervene where markets were dysfunctional or where companies were exploiting the failures of the market. Now that the Conservatives have a version of the same plan, Conn is simply voicing the suspicions of many top business people. Speaking to the BBC, Mr Conn conceded that the energy market was "not working perfectly". (more...)
- April 25, 2017
May previous year praised free markets and free trade in a speech to party activists but also said that she would be prepared to intervene where markets were dysfunctional or where companies were exploiting the failures of the market. Now that the Conservatives have a version of the same plan, Conn is simply voicing the suspicions of many top business people. Speaking to the BBC, Mr Conn conceded that the energy market was "not working perfectly". (more...)
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