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Hollande endorses centrist presidential candidate
- April 25, 2017
Elodie said she was shocked that Macron had made the second round at the expense of conservative candidate Fillon. Several French student unions and anti-far-right movements such as SOS RACISM are calling to block the far-right candidate in the second round, and are staging demonstrations across France on Monday evening, in a bid to convince people to vote against Le Pen. (more...)
- April 25, 2017
Elodie said she was shocked that Macron had made the second round at the expense of conservative candidate Fillon. Several French student unions and anti-far-right movements such as SOS RACISM are calling to block the far-right candidate in the second round, and are staging demonstrations across France on Monday evening, in a bid to convince people to vote against Le Pen. (more...)
Disabled train snarls commute for New Jersey, NY commuters
- April 25, 2017
FILE - In this April 5, 2017 file photo, Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer of NY takes a question during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. Schumer said he has reached out to the patchwork of agencies involved and said "they're very open to the ideas". Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast Line, MidTown Direct and Raritan Valley line train had 45-minute delays due to single tracking in one of the tunnels because of a disabled Amtrak train, according to an NJ Transit alert. (more...)
- April 25, 2017
FILE - In this April 5, 2017 file photo, Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer of NY takes a question during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. Schumer said he has reached out to the patchwork of agencies involved and said "they're very open to the ideas". Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast Line, MidTown Direct and Raritan Valley line train had 45-minute delays due to single tracking in one of the tunnels because of a disabled Amtrak train, according to an NJ Transit alert. (more...)
Manchester clubs spending more but not winning more, says Conte
- April 25, 2017
Chelsea can take another step towards the title against Southampton on Tuesday night, but Conte enjoyed pointing out at his press conference that the top two teams, Chelsea and Tottenham, have spent significantly less on players recently than City and United. (more...)
- April 25, 2017
Chelsea can take another step towards the title against Southampton on Tuesday night, but Conte enjoyed pointing out at his press conference that the top two teams, Chelsea and Tottenham, have spent significantly less on players recently than City and United. (more...)
'This was real': Artifacts save Holocaust stories for future
- April 25, 2017
Solemn ceremonies are held in schools and community centers. "From being defenceless people, we have become a state with a defensive capacity that is among the strongest in the world", he said. In a four-minute taped video played to the World Jewish Congress in NY, the United States leader called the Holocaust "the darkest chapter of human history" and pledged "never again" would such horror occur. (more...)
- April 25, 2017
Solemn ceremonies are held in schools and community centers. "From being defenceless people, we have become a state with a defensive capacity that is among the strongest in the world", he said. In a four-minute taped video played to the World Jewish Congress in NY, the United States leader called the Holocaust "the darkest chapter of human history" and pledged "never again" would such horror occur. (more...)
Pentagon chief visits African nation home to key United States base
- April 25, 2017
The country is sandwiched between Somalia and Eritrea, and also shares a border with Ethiopia. The base allows the USA military to monitor piracy in the region and also to coordinate efforts with the Somali government in fighting Al-Shabab, a jihadi insurgent group at war with the federal government in Mogadishu. (more...)
- April 25, 2017
The country is sandwiched between Somalia and Eritrea, and also shares a border with Ethiopia. The base allows the USA military to monitor piracy in the region and also to coordinate efforts with the Somali government in fighting Al-Shabab, a jihadi insurgent group at war with the federal government in Mogadishu. (more...)
French voters snub political establishment
- April 25, 2017
European stock markets surged on the open as investors welcomed the first-round results, with Macron favored to win. Macron's En Marche (Forward) party didn't exist even a year ago, and it's unclear whether it will be able to elect many candidates in the parliamentary elections scheduled for June. (more...)
- April 25, 2017
European stock markets surged on the open as investors welcomed the first-round results, with Macron favored to win. Macron's En Marche (Forward) party didn't exist even a year ago, and it's unclear whether it will be able to elect many candidates in the parliamentary elections scheduled for June. (more...)
Arkansas events show risk of ambitious execution schedule
- April 25, 2017
Two other inmates - Jack Harold Jones and Marcel W. Williams, both sentenced to death for capital murder - are scheduled to be executed Monday. In recent years, state death chambers have struggled to obtain the drugs they use to execute inmates because many drug companies refuse to sell drugs for this objective. (more...)
- April 25, 2017
Two other inmates - Jack Harold Jones and Marcel W. Williams, both sentenced to death for capital murder - are scheduled to be executed Monday. In recent years, state death chambers have struggled to obtain the drugs they use to execute inmates because many drug companies refuse to sell drugs for this objective. (more...)
Expert downplays North Korean threat of sinking aircraft carrier
- April 25, 2017
Security experts have expressed concerns that Pyongyang may conduct its sixth nuclear test or test-fire an inter-continental ballistic missile capable of reaching the US mainland ahead of a key anniversary on Tuesday. The USS Carl Vinson is set to conduct drills with the Japanese Navy near the Phillipines before heading towards the Korean Peninsula. "Both exercises demonstrate a shared commitment to security and stability in Northeast Asia", the U.S. (more...)
- April 25, 2017
Security experts have expressed concerns that Pyongyang may conduct its sixth nuclear test or test-fire an inter-continental ballistic missile capable of reaching the US mainland ahead of a key anniversary on Tuesday. The USS Carl Vinson is set to conduct drills with the Japanese Navy near the Phillipines before heading towards the Korean Peninsula. "Both exercises demonstrate a shared commitment to security and stability in Northeast Asia", the U.S. (more...)
Should McDonald's workers get $50K reward in Facebook murder case?
- April 25, 2017
Stephens uploaded video of himself shooting Godwin to his Facebook page. He said he "just snapped". Godwin's mother and sister still live in Dallas County. She said state troopers weren't far behind. The Ford Fusion did a half-turn and came to rest at the curb. She then saw officers approach the vehicle. (more...)
- April 25, 2017
Stephens uploaded video of himself shooting Godwin to his Facebook page. He said he "just snapped". Godwin's mother and sister still live in Dallas County. She said state troopers weren't far behind. The Ford Fusion did a half-turn and came to rest at the curb. She then saw officers approach the vehicle. (more...)
Top officials resign in Afghanistan after Taliban kills more than 140 soldiers
- April 25, 2017
The Taliban claimed it carried out the attack. Mattis, visiting Afghanistan for the first time as President Donald Trump's defense secretary, said that "any weapons being funneled here from a foreign country would be a violation of worldwide law". (more...)
- April 25, 2017
The Taliban claimed it carried out the attack. Mattis, visiting Afghanistan for the first time as President Donald Trump's defense secretary, said that "any weapons being funneled here from a foreign country would be a violation of worldwide law". (more...)
Amber Alert issued for 1-year-old girl
- April 25, 2017
He has many tattoos on his arms and neck, officers said. Authorities believe she and her father are likely fleeing "in a red 2012 Mitsubishi Galant". Get free real-time news alerts from the Banning-Beaumont Patch. Authorities said Daniel Seguro was wearing blue jeans, a dark-colored baseball cap and a dark T-shirt when he was last seen. She was last wearing a baby blue shirt with gold writing, blue trousers and pink shoes, according to the alert. (more...)
- April 25, 2017
He has many tattoos on his arms and neck, officers said. Authorities believe she and her father are likely fleeing "in a red 2012 Mitsubishi Galant". Get free real-time news alerts from the Banning-Beaumont Patch. Authorities said Daniel Seguro was wearing blue jeans, a dark-colored baseball cap and a dark T-shirt when he was last seen. She was last wearing a baby blue shirt with gold writing, blue trousers and pink shoes, according to the alert. (more...)
Melania Trump - THIS is the secret behind the First Lady's impressive figure
- April 25, 2017
At 46, she is the same age as Melania and is also an immigrant to the USA too, having grown up in Israel. If you like reading into all those awkward photos of President Trump ignoring his wife Melania as they're getting out of cars, there's a lot to pique your interest in the newest edition of Vanity Fair . (more...)
- April 25, 2017
At 46, she is the same age as Melania and is also an immigrant to the USA too, having grown up in Israel. If you like reading into all those awkward photos of President Trump ignoring his wife Melania as they're getting out of cars, there's a lot to pique your interest in the newest edition of Vanity Fair . (more...)
French presidential hopefuls wrap up campaigns in tight race
- April 25, 2017
Only a few weeks ago, it appeared nearly guaranteed that the French electorate would vote for a face off between National Front Leader Marine Le Pen and independent candidate Emmanuel Macron. Le Pen, the anti-immigration and anti-EU candidate, used her final appearances to highlight a nationalist agenda in which "the essentials" are security, illegal immigration and the French identity, which she says is being lost as Islamists try to usurp French civilization and multiply the threat of ... (more...)
- April 25, 2017
Only a few weeks ago, it appeared nearly guaranteed that the French electorate would vote for a face off between National Front Leader Marine Le Pen and independent candidate Emmanuel Macron. Le Pen, the anti-immigration and anti-EU candidate, used her final appearances to highlight a nationalist agenda in which "the essentials" are security, illegal immigration and the French identity, which she says is being lost as Islamists try to usurp French civilization and multiply the threat of ... (more...)
Trump to sign orders on oil drilling, national monuments
- April 25, 2017
The president in question is not Donald Trump. This is how, in April 1993, The Times described the first 100 days of Bill Clinton's presidency. But not to worry, The Times reassured its readers: "It's still early, and a hundred days don't really mean very much". (more...)
- April 25, 2017
The president in question is not Donald Trump. This is how, in April 1993, The Times described the first 100 days of Bill Clinton's presidency. But not to worry, The Times reassured its readers: "It's still early, and a hundred days don't really mean very much". (more...)
Drake to Host First Ever NBA Awards Show
- April 25, 2017
The NBA has been on the forefront of many innovations in the sports world, but they've fallen behind in the presentation of its awards. The inaugural event will honor the best the NBA has to offer, giving out trophies for Kia's NBA Most Valuable Player, Kia's NBA Rookie of the Year, Kia's NBA Sixth Man Award, Kia's NBA Defensive Player of the Year, Kia's NBA Most Improved Player and NBA Coach of the Year. (more...)
- April 25, 2017
The NBA has been on the forefront of many innovations in the sports world, but they've fallen behind in the presentation of its awards. The inaugural event will honor the best the NBA has to offer, giving out trophies for Kia's NBA Most Valuable Player, Kia's NBA Rookie of the Year, Kia's NBA Sixth Man Award, Kia's NBA Defensive Player of the Year, Kia's NBA Most Improved Player and NBA Coach of the Year. (more...)
Hollande urges French voters to block Le Pen
- April 25, 2017
Out of Sunday's 11 candidates, the centrist Macron and far-right Le Pen finished in the top two. A poll late Sunday from Ipsos/Sopra Steria showed that Macron would likely win that runoff by 62 percent to 38 percent, according to the Market Watch. (more...)
- April 25, 2017
Out of Sunday's 11 candidates, the centrist Macron and far-right Le Pen finished in the top two. A poll late Sunday from Ipsos/Sopra Steria showed that Macron would likely win that runoff by 62 percent to 38 percent, according to the Market Watch. (more...)
Thai husband kills baby, self on Facebook Live
- April 25, 2017
In that time the first video drew 112,000 views, while the second got 258,000. "There is absolutely no place for content of this kind of Facebook and it has now been removed". After the Cleveland shooting, Facebook said it would review how it flags and removes violent broadcasts, and CEO Mark Zuckerberg acknowledged "we have a lot to do here", TechCrunch reported . (more...)
- April 25, 2017
In that time the first video drew 112,000 views, while the second got 258,000. "There is absolutely no place for content of this kind of Facebook and it has now been removed". After the Cleveland shooting, Facebook said it would review how it flags and removes violent broadcasts, and CEO Mark Zuckerberg acknowledged "we have a lot to do here", TechCrunch reported . (more...)
CBSE scraps marks moderation policy
- April 25, 2017
Thirty two school boards have agreed to scrap the policy of "marks moderation" from this year in a bid to arrest the inflation of Class XII results witnessed over the last few years. This meant that a student who had obtained 80 per cent could in principle reach 95 per cent through moderation while a more accomplished peer, who had already secured 95 per cent without any prop, was denied any extra mark. (more...)
- April 25, 2017
Thirty two school boards have agreed to scrap the policy of "marks moderation" from this year in a bid to arrest the inflation of Class XII results witnessed over the last few years. This meant that a student who had obtained 80 per cent could in principle reach 95 per cent through moderation while a more accomplished peer, who had already secured 95 per cent without any prop, was denied any extra mark. (more...)
Trump raps Iran as violating spirit of nuclear deal
- April 25, 2017
An expanded version of this report appears on WSJ.com . U.S. President Donald Trump holds a joint news conference with Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni at the White House in Washington , U.S., April 20, 2017. Tuesday's letter was the first such notification by the Trump administration. He pointed to sections that require U.S. government officials to "make every effort to support the successful implementation of this JCPOA including in their public statements" and to refrain from any ... (more...)
- April 25, 2017
An expanded version of this report appears on WSJ.com . U.S. President Donald Trump holds a joint news conference with Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni at the White House in Washington , U.S., April 20, 2017. Tuesday's letter was the first such notification by the Trump administration. He pointed to sections that require U.S. government officials to "make every effort to support the successful implementation of this JCPOA including in their public statements" and to refrain from any ... (more...)
Trump orders review of visa program for highly skilled workers
- April 25, 2017
President Donald Trump will sign a "buy American, hire American" executive order Tuesday. He announced that the government is about to take "bold, new steps" to follow through on his pledge to "Buy American and Hire American". The executive order makes no specific amendments to the policies of the H-1B and other visa programs, according to the New York Times . The Secretary of State, the Attorney General, the Secretary of Labor, and the Secretary of Homeland Security are tasked with ... (more...)
- April 25, 2017
President Donald Trump will sign a "buy American, hire American" executive order Tuesday. He announced that the government is about to take "bold, new steps" to follow through on his pledge to "Buy American and Hire American". The executive order makes no specific amendments to the policies of the H-1B and other visa programs, according to the New York Times . The Secretary of State, the Attorney General, the Secretary of Labor, and the Secretary of Homeland Security are tasked with ... (more...)
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