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Syria moves warplanes to Latakia province near Russian forces
- April 26, 2017
The attack on the rebel-held town killed at least 87 people. Senior military officials at the Pentagon say the Syrian airbase was targeted because of its involvement in the chemical attack involving sarin gas, which killed over 70 civilians including women and children in northern Syria on April 4. (more...)
- April 26, 2017
The attack on the rebel-held town killed at least 87 people. Senior military officials at the Pentagon say the Syrian airbase was targeted because of its involvement in the chemical attack involving sarin gas, which killed over 70 civilians including women and children in northern Syria on April 4. (more...)
Taliban militants are 'enemies of Islam': Former spokesman
- April 26, 2017
Ehsan underscored that TTP has close ties with Indian intelligence agency RAW, which he especially saw in Afghanistan, where they fled after Pakistan military operation in FATA. "Their shura chose to hold draw that led to election of Fazullah". "And what can you expect from Fazlullah, who married his mentor's daughter by force and took her away", Ehsan said. (more...)
- April 26, 2017
Ehsan underscored that TTP has close ties with Indian intelligence agency RAW, which he especially saw in Afghanistan, where they fled after Pakistan military operation in FATA. "Their shura chose to hold draw that led to election of Fazullah". "And what can you expect from Fazlullah, who married his mentor's daughter by force and took her away", Ehsan said. (more...)
North Korea holds drill to mark military anniversary day
- April 26, 2017
Part of the elements of the U.S. Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile defense system was deployed in southeastern South Korea after violent tussle between local residents and police. Nikki Haley, Trump's U.N. ambassador, said the United States is not looking for a fight with Kim and would not attack North Korea "unless he gives us reason to do something". (more...)
- April 26, 2017
Part of the elements of the U.S. Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile defense system was deployed in southeastern South Korea after violent tussle between local residents and police. Nikki Haley, Trump's U.N. ambassador, said the United States is not looking for a fight with Kim and would not attack North Korea "unless he gives us reason to do something". (more...)
Palestinian prisoners begin indefinite hunger strike, OIC asks world leaders to intervene
- April 26, 2017
Issa Qaraqe, head of prisoners affairs for the Palestinian Authority, said that the number of participants is "around 1,300."Assaf Librati, an Israeli prison spokesperson put the number at 700". "The Israeli government will be responsible for any and all of the consequences of this hunger strike - if a prisoner dies, or becomes extremely ill, they are the ones that will have to handle the outcome". (more...)
- April 26, 2017
Issa Qaraqe, head of prisoners affairs for the Palestinian Authority, said that the number of participants is "around 1,300."Assaf Librati, an Israeli prison spokesperson put the number at 700". "The Israeli government will be responsible for any and all of the consequences of this hunger strike - if a prisoner dies, or becomes extremely ill, they are the ones that will have to handle the outcome". (more...)
Ivanka Trump's Brand Is Becoming a Target for Counterfeiters
- April 26, 2017
A Washington D.C. -based ethics group has even added "gratuitous Chinese trademarks" to its list of ways that Trump has allegedly violated the emoluments clauses of the US Constitution in a lawsuit that was originally filed soon after he took office. (more...)
- April 26, 2017
A Washington D.C. -based ethics group has even added "gratuitous Chinese trademarks" to its list of ways that Trump has allegedly violated the emoluments clauses of the US Constitution in a lawsuit that was originally filed soon after he took office. (more...)
Thai woman has no anger toward Facebook after girl's killing
- April 26, 2017
A Phuket man's filming of himself murdering his infant daughter by hanging on Facebook Live on Monday evening is just the latest example of the social network's live-streaming function being used to broadcast grisly crimes. Last week Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg vowed to work to keep the site's live-streaming function from being used to propagate harrowing acts after a man in the USA state of OH broadcast footage of himself shooting a stranger dead. (more...)
- April 26, 2017
A Phuket man's filming of himself murdering his infant daughter by hanging on Facebook Live on Monday evening is just the latest example of the social network's live-streaming function being used to broadcast grisly crimes. Last week Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg vowed to work to keep the site's live-streaming function from being used to propagate harrowing acts after a man in the USA state of OH broadcast footage of himself shooting a stranger dead. (more...)
Five facts about the crane rescue operation in Toronto
- April 26, 2017
Toronto Fire Chief Matthew Pegg said Wonfor displayed incredible strength and stamina for spending almost three hours in the air. She was placed in handcuffs moments after her feet touched the ground and was transported to hospital. Speaking just after 6:30 a.m., Shaw said it could be another hour before she's rescued. No one seems to know why the woman made a decision to do this. (more...)
- April 26, 2017
Toronto Fire Chief Matthew Pegg said Wonfor displayed incredible strength and stamina for spending almost three hours in the air. She was placed in handcuffs moments after her feet touched the ground and was transported to hospital. Speaking just after 6:30 a.m., Shaw said it could be another hour before she's rescued. No one seems to know why the woman made a decision to do this. (more...)
Israeli youth group hold barbecue to taunt Palestinian hunger strikers
- April 26, 2017
The hunger strike began on April 17 , with those taking part ingesting only water and salt. On Monday, the Palestinian Committee of Prisoners" Affairs said that the health of Barghouti was "dangerously deteriorating'. For the eighth day, Israel won't allow lawyers of the prisoners to visit them. Former Israeli politician and author Uri Avnery described Marwan al-Barghouti as the "Palestinian Mandela" in one of his articles. (more...)
- April 26, 2017
The hunger strike began on April 17 , with those taking part ingesting only water and salt. On Monday, the Palestinian Committee of Prisoners" Affairs said that the health of Barghouti was "dangerously deteriorating'. For the eighth day, Israel won't allow lawyers of the prisoners to visit them. Former Israeli politician and author Uri Avnery described Marwan al-Barghouti as the "Palestinian Mandela" in one of his articles. (more...)
Premier Wall stands with PM in face of softwood timber tariff
- April 26, 2017
But Trudeau's office said the prime minister told Trump that the US imposed "unfair duties" due to "baseless allegations" and that Canada would defend its industry as it had successfully done in past disputes with the Americans. Thus buying less from the U.S. "Lumber prices are high right now, and the reality is the United States needs our lumber", she said. The move, which affects some $5.66 billion worth of imports of the construction material, sets a tense tone as the two countries ... (more...)
- April 26, 2017
But Trudeau's office said the prime minister told Trump that the US imposed "unfair duties" due to "baseless allegations" and that Canada would defend its industry as it had successfully done in past disputes with the Americans. Thus buying less from the U.S. "Lumber prices are high right now, and the reality is the United States needs our lumber", she said. The move, which affects some $5.66 billion worth of imports of the construction material, sets a tense tone as the two countries ... (more...)
US judge blocks key part of Trumps sanctuary cities order
- April 26, 2017
The court's order drew a sharp reaction from Trump, who called it ridiculous. The Ninth Circuit, which has a awful record of being overturned (close to 80%). A federal judge in San Francisco has blocked a Trump administration order to withhold funding from communities that limit cooperation with US immigration authorities. (more...)
- April 26, 2017
The court's order drew a sharp reaction from Trump, who called it ridiculous. The Ninth Circuit, which has a awful record of being overturned (close to 80%). A federal judge in San Francisco has blocked a Trump administration order to withhold funding from communities that limit cooperation with US immigration authorities. (more...)
Trump downplays Steve Bannon's influence
- April 26, 2017
Jared Kushner left his Washington , DC, home on Thursday morning with an extra pep in his step and broad grin on his face - perhaps because his White House adversary Steve Bannon is on the ropes. But his nationalist agenda has suffered several setbacks in the White House; a travel ban on immigrants was stalled in court, and Trump's intervention in Syria goes against Bannon's isolationist philosophy. (more...)
- April 26, 2017
Jared Kushner left his Washington , DC, home on Thursday morning with an extra pep in his step and broad grin on his face - perhaps because his White House adversary Steve Bannon is on the ropes. But his nationalist agenda has suffered several setbacks in the White House; a travel ban on immigrants was stalled in court, and Trump's intervention in Syria goes against Bannon's isolationist philosophy. (more...)
Air China resumes booking flights to North Korea
- April 26, 2017
But asked what if North Korea tests an intercontinental missile or nuclear device, she said: "I think then the president steps in and decides what's going to happen". Although a major event around the anniversary was viewed as possible, the morning came and went without any nuclear tests or ballistic missile launches. (more...)
- April 26, 2017
But asked what if North Korea tests an intercontinental missile or nuclear device, she said: "I think then the president steps in and decides what's going to happen". Although a major event around the anniversary was viewed as possible, the morning came and went without any nuclear tests or ballistic missile launches. (more...)
Wells Fargo faces shareholders, protesters at annual meeting
- April 26, 2017
CEO Tim Sloan told him he was being disrespectful, while Chairman Stephen Sanger told him he was out of order. You're saying we're out of order, but Wells Fargo has been out of order for years, Marks said . Institutional Shareholder Services had recommended shareholders vote against the dozen who received tepid support. "You're defending the board, but who is defending the employees who got fired?" one shareholder said, noting the high-pressure culture and unrealistic sales goals. (more...)
- April 26, 2017
CEO Tim Sloan told him he was being disrespectful, while Chairman Stephen Sanger told him he was out of order. You're saying we're out of order, but Wells Fargo has been out of order for years, Marks said . Institutional Shareholder Services had recommended shareholders vote against the dozen who received tepid support. "You're defending the board, but who is defending the employees who got fired?" one shareholder said, noting the high-pressure culture and unrealistic sales goals. (more...)
Trump slaps tariff on Canadian softwood lumber
- April 26, 2017
The U.S. and Canada typically enjoy a friendly trading relationship, but things have soured in recent months. Without a united front, "it's too easy for the U.S.to play you off against each other", he said. In Canada, pressure will mount on the federal government. He described Canada's alleged actions as "not our idea of a properly functioning Free Trade Agreement". (more...)
- April 26, 2017
The U.S. and Canada typically enjoy a friendly trading relationship, but things have soured in recent months. Without a united front, "it's too easy for the U.S.to play you off against each other", he said. In Canada, pressure will mount on the federal government. He described Canada's alleged actions as "not our idea of a properly functioning Free Trade Agreement". (more...)
New Orleans Begins Removal of Confederate Monuments
- April 26, 2017
And it is doing it stealthily, Fox News reported. Landrieu declined to disclose a timetable for the removal of the other three monuments because of an "intense level of threats and intimidations" to the hired contractors who are being paid with private money. (more...)
- April 26, 2017
And it is doing it stealthily, Fox News reported. Landrieu declined to disclose a timetable for the removal of the other three monuments because of an "intense level of threats and intimidations" to the hired contractors who are being paid with private money. (more...)
Trump Raises Millions For 2020 Campaign
- April 26, 2017
The logs - which record the comings and goings of visitors, including lobbyists, at the White House - were publicly disclosed under the Obama administration. However, a 2013 court ruling determined the president is not legally obligated to disclose White House visitor records under the Freedom of Information Act. (more...)
- April 26, 2017
The logs - which record the comings and goings of visitors, including lobbyists, at the White House - were publicly disclosed under the Obama administration. However, a 2013 court ruling determined the president is not legally obligated to disclose White House visitor records under the Freedom of Information Act. (more...)
MCD polls: BJP's lotus blossoms in all three corporations
- April 26, 2017
While the Bharatiya Janata Party's landslide victory in the Delhi municipal polls can be credited to a "Modi wave", the Aam Aadmi Party's debacle signals the bursting of a political bubble, experts said today. The AAP was leading only on 2 seats in South Delhi area. Tending to a question and answer session here, the BJP boss stated, "I compliment the general population of Delhi for resting their confidence in the BJP in MCD decisions". (more...)
- April 26, 2017
While the Bharatiya Janata Party's landslide victory in the Delhi municipal polls can be credited to a "Modi wave", the Aam Aadmi Party's debacle signals the bursting of a political bubble, experts said today. The AAP was leading only on 2 seats in South Delhi area. Tending to a question and answer session here, the BJP boss stated, "I compliment the general population of Delhi for resting their confidence in the BJP in MCD decisions". (more...)
5 questions Trump needs to answer in his new tax plan
- April 26, 2017
Trump is meeting with ambassadors of countries on the U.N. Security Council at the White House. It remains to be seen how hard a line Trump will take as the deadline to fund the government draws near. Trump plans on issuing four executive orders between now and Friday, according to a report by Axios . The two leaders' call came during the week leading up to next weekend's 100th day of Trump's presidency. (more...)
- April 26, 2017
Trump is meeting with ambassadors of countries on the U.N. Security Council at the White House. It remains to be seen how hard a line Trump will take as the deadline to fund the government draws near. Trump plans on issuing four executive orders between now and Friday, according to a report by Axios . The two leaders' call came during the week leading up to next weekend's 100th day of Trump's presidency. (more...)
Turkish election board to evaluate referendum result concerns
- April 26, 2017
Turkey's opposition parties have the right to file objections to the outcome of a recent referendum on expanding presidential powers, the prime minister said Wednesday, but he warned that calling for street protests was unacceptable. Unofficial results have Erdogan winning the referendum by a slim margin, with 51.4 percent voting "yes". Observers from the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and the Council of Europe said Sunday's referendum had been an uneven contest. (more...)
- April 26, 2017
Turkey's opposition parties have the right to file objections to the outcome of a recent referendum on expanding presidential powers, the prime minister said Wednesday, but he warned that calling for street protests was unacceptable. Unofficial results have Erdogan winning the referendum by a slim margin, with 51.4 percent voting "yes". Observers from the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and the Council of Europe said Sunday's referendum had been an uneven contest. (more...)
China warns of war as N.Korea vows 'merciless' response to US
- April 26, 2017
In a new interview with The Associated Press in Pyongyang, Vice Minister Han Song Ryol said North Korea "will go to war" with the US if provoked. For their part, the North Koreans have threatened nuclear retaliation in the event of any attack. North Korea has warned the United States not to take provocative action in the region, saying it is "ready to hit back with nuclear attacks". (more...)
- April 26, 2017
In a new interview with The Associated Press in Pyongyang, Vice Minister Han Song Ryol said North Korea "will go to war" with the US if provoked. For their part, the North Koreans have threatened nuclear retaliation in the event of any attack. North Korea has warned the United States not to take provocative action in the region, saying it is "ready to hit back with nuclear attacks". (more...)
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