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Trump drops border wall funding demand as shutdown threat looms, reports say
- April 27, 2017
The threat of a U.S. government shutdown this weekend appears to have receded after President Donald Trump backed away from a demand that Congress include funding for his planned border wall with Mexico in a short- term spending Bill. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said last week that Democrats would insist that a final package include funding the subsidies. "I don't know any more about the shift on the wall than you do". (more...)
- April 27, 2017
The threat of a U.S. government shutdown this weekend appears to have receded after President Donald Trump backed away from a demand that Congress include funding for his planned border wall with Mexico in a short- term spending Bill. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said last week that Democrats would insist that a final package include funding the subsidies. "I don't know any more about the shift on the wall than you do". (more...)
House Republicans reveal health care amendment details
- April 27, 2017
Moderate Republicans in the House are suddenly feeling a whole lot of heat. Rep. Ted Yoho, R-Fla., said he was undecided and said Meadows told Freedom Caucus members to "vote your conscience". With only two votes to spare, those four Republicans could stop the legislation in its tracks in the upper chamber. The aide said that while the Senate Budget Committee has been advising House Republicans on some of the technical provisions in their bill, it was not making any policy suggestions, ... (more...)
- April 27, 2017
Moderate Republicans in the House are suddenly feeling a whole lot of heat. Rep. Ted Yoho, R-Fla., said he was undecided and said Meadows told Freedom Caucus members to "vote your conscience". With only two votes to spare, those four Republicans could stop the legislation in its tracks in the upper chamber. The aide said that while the Senate Budget Committee has been advising House Republicans on some of the technical provisions in their bill, it was not making any policy suggestions, ... (more...)
Sarin was used in deadly Syria attack, chemical weapons watchdog confirms
- April 27, 2017
All officials spoke on condition of anonymity under military briefing rules. Assad has strongly denied he was behind the attack in the opposition-held town of Khan Sheikhoun in Syria's northern Idlib province, and has accused the opposition of trying to frame his government. (more...)
- April 27, 2017
All officials spoke on condition of anonymity under military briefing rules. Assad has strongly denied he was behind the attack in the opposition-held town of Khan Sheikhoun in Syria's northern Idlib province, and has accused the opposition of trying to frame his government. (more...)
Sharp Rise in Bets for Le Pen Victory in Second-Round: Oddschecker
- April 27, 2017
Wenger is a liberal who has always opposed the far-right Le Pen, and while he did not confirm that he would vote for Macron, he left little doubt over the matter. In Arras, Macron also tried to appeal to left-wing voters and non-voters. "You deduct what you want", he said when asked who he would support. "Furthermore, I think that slaughter without stunning should be prohibited". (more...)
- April 27, 2017
Wenger is a liberal who has always opposed the far-right Le Pen, and while he did not confirm that he would vote for Macron, he left little doubt over the matter. In Arras, Macron also tried to appeal to left-wing voters and non-voters. "You deduct what you want", he said when asked who he would support. "Furthermore, I think that slaughter without stunning should be prohibited". (more...)
2 police wounded in shooting on French island of Reunion
- April 27, 2017
Interior Minister Matthias Fekl said the suspect's mother was also being questioned. The country is under a state of emergency after multiple Islamic extremist attacks. France's police union Unite SGP POLICE FO said it was " deeply shocked and angry after this new attack ". "After responding to shots, the policemen managed to restrain the assailant", a police spokesperson said. (more...)
- April 27, 2017
Interior Minister Matthias Fekl said the suspect's mother was also being questioned. The country is under a state of emergency after multiple Islamic extremist attacks. France's police union Unite SGP POLICE FO said it was " deeply shocked and angry after this new attack ". "After responding to shots, the policemen managed to restrain the assailant", a police spokesperson said. (more...)
Flynn complied with the law' on Russian Federation disclosures
- April 27, 2017
Testifying at the hearing will be former acting attorney general Sally Yates, who initially told the White House about Flynn's misleading statements to Pence, and former director of national intelligence James Clapper. Flynn has said that he received approval from the DIA before the trip to Russian Federation. Flynn received the payment from Russian Federation in 2015 when he was a private citizen, retired from the military and a former Defense Intelligence Agency director, according to ... (more...)
- April 27, 2017
Testifying at the hearing will be former acting attorney general Sally Yates, who initially told the White House about Flynn's misleading statements to Pence, and former director of national intelligence James Clapper. Flynn has said that he received approval from the DIA before the trip to Russian Federation. Flynn received the payment from Russian Federation in 2015 when he was a private citizen, retired from the military and a former Defense Intelligence Agency director, according to ... (more...)
Iran not 'living up to spirit' of nuclear deal
- April 27, 2017
Highlights for U. S. President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday: TRADE AND IMF The Trump administration delivers a simple but stark message to world financial leaders who gathered in Washington amid worries about rising U. Tillerson spoke after the State Department certified to Congress that Iran was now in compliance with its obligations under the agreement. We believe that all sides should ensure that the agreement is implemented in letter and in spirit as its signing paved the ... (more...)
- April 27, 2017
Highlights for U. S. President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday: TRADE AND IMF The Trump administration delivers a simple but stark message to world financial leaders who gathered in Washington amid worries about rising U. Tillerson spoke after the State Department certified to Congress that Iran was now in compliance with its obligations under the agreement. We believe that all sides should ensure that the agreement is implemented in letter and in spirit as its signing paved the ... (more...)
Trump, Australia prime minister to meet next month in NYC
- April 27, 2017
Turnbull said the government would be "delighted" if Naif examined new pipeline proposals and he did not need to direct resources and the northern Australia minister, Matt Canavan, to work on it because he was enthusiastic about developing resources in Queensland. (more...)
- April 27, 2017
Turnbull said the government would be "delighted" if Naif examined new pipeline proposals and he did not need to direct resources and the northern Australia minister, Matt Canavan, to work on it because he was enthusiastic about developing resources in Queensland. (more...)
Arkansas set to conclude executions with 4th today
- April 27, 2017
If Williams is put to death, the state will have carried out four of the eight it scheduled, including the nation's first double execution since 2000 on Monday night. The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals denied his request Monday, hours before his scheduled execution. In this Monday, April 24, 2017 photo, anti-death penalty supporter Randy Gardner, left, embraces Gina Grimm, daughter of inmate Jack Jones, outside the Varner Unit near Varner, Ark. (more...)
- April 27, 2017
If Williams is put to death, the state will have carried out four of the eight it scheduled, including the nation's first double execution since 2000 on Monday night. The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals denied his request Monday, hours before his scheduled execution. In this Monday, April 24, 2017 photo, anti-death penalty supporter Randy Gardner, left, embraces Gina Grimm, daughter of inmate Jack Jones, outside the Varner Unit near Varner, Ark. (more...)
France's Hollande tells ministers to ensure big election defeat for Le Pen
- April 27, 2017
However, there was no evidence that she scored particularly highly among young voters this time, many of whom backed hard-left campaigner Jean-Luc Melenchon. Those are "two clear offers that come face to face", Macron said on French public television. She follows in the footsteps of her father Jean-Marie, who made it through to the 2002 presidential run-off in what was a political natural disaster for France . (more...)
- April 27, 2017
However, there was no evidence that she scored particularly highly among young voters this time, many of whom backed hard-left campaigner Jean-Luc Melenchon. Those are "two clear offers that come face to face", Macron said on French public television. She follows in the footsteps of her father Jean-Marie, who made it through to the 2002 presidential run-off in what was a political natural disaster for France . (more...)
French president warns against Le Pen vote
- April 27, 2017
Her decision to step down from the leadership of the National Front party appears to be an attempt to broaden her appeal as she and Macron battle to gain the support of voters who backed losing candidates in the first round of voting. And so it is unclear if Macron, an independent candidate who has presented himself as an alternative to mainstream parties, will embrace the support from European Union officials while campaigning in the second round, or if he will try to distance himself from ... (more...)
- April 27, 2017
Her decision to step down from the leadership of the National Front party appears to be an attempt to broaden her appeal as she and Macron battle to gain the support of voters who backed losing candidates in the first round of voting. And so it is unclear if Macron, an independent candidate who has presented himself as an alternative to mainstream parties, will embrace the support from European Union officials while campaigning in the second round, or if he will try to distance himself from ... (more...)
Charity Worker Freed in Egypt Meets Trump
- April 27, 2017
Aya and her husband, the founders of an NGO which looked after street children, had been charged with human trafficking, abduction, and sexual abuse for pornography, among other accusations. "It's been a roller coaster of emotions the past couple of days", Hijazi's brother, Basel, told the Washington Post . He added that Hijazi was set to meet Trump, along with Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump, on Friday morning. (more...)
- April 27, 2017
Aya and her husband, the founders of an NGO which looked after street children, had been charged with human trafficking, abduction, and sexual abuse for pornography, among other accusations. "It's been a roller coaster of emotions the past couple of days", Hijazi's brother, Basel, told the Washington Post . He added that Hijazi was set to meet Trump, along with Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump, on Friday morning. (more...)
Venezuelan forces use tear gas to block latest protest march
- April 27, 2017
Venezuela says it will withdraw from the Organization of American States (OAS), accusing the US-based grouping of meddling in its internal affairs. The comes as 19 of the 35 OAS member countries called for a special meeting in Washington Wednesday afternoon on the current situation in Venezuela, a further step on the road toward sanctions. (more...)
- April 27, 2017
Venezuela says it will withdraw from the Organization of American States (OAS), accusing the US-based grouping of meddling in its internal affairs. The comes as 19 of the 35 OAS member countries called for a special meeting in Washington Wednesday afternoon on the current situation in Venezuela, a further step on the road toward sanctions. (more...)
Latest Aircraft Carrier Built Domestically, Anti-Aircraft Missiles Bought From Russia
- April 27, 2017
The launch came three days after the 68th anniversary of the People's Liberation Army Navy on Sunday, and against the backdrop of a rising China's efforts to beef up its navy to project the world's second largest economy's growing clout overseas. (more...)
- April 27, 2017
The launch came three days after the 68th anniversary of the People's Liberation Army Navy on Sunday, and against the backdrop of a rising China's efforts to beef up its navy to project the world's second largest economy's growing clout overseas. (more...)
Israel PM cancels talk with German FM in rare spat with ally
- April 27, 2017
However, Gabriel refused to bend to the ultimatum on Tuesday and had hoped that he would not have to choose. Earlier the same day, Gabriel had responded to Netanyahu's threat by saying that it would be "regrettable" if the planned meetings were canceled, noting that it was standard procedure to meet with local civil society groups during diplomatic visits. (more...)
- April 27, 2017
However, Gabriel refused to bend to the ultimatum on Tuesday and had hoped that he would not have to choose. Earlier the same day, Gabriel had responded to Netanyahu's threat by saying that it would be "regrettable" if the planned meetings were canceled, noting that it was standard procedure to meet with local civil society groups during diplomatic visits. (more...)
French court refuses to extradite Kosovo ex-prime minister
- April 27, 2017
The broadcaster said it learned that the court then ruled against this "as the consequences of extradition would have been very hard on Haradinaj". A French court has refused to extradite Haradinaj to Serbia to face war crimes charges. She said that the withdrawal of such old arrest warrants for Kosovo Liberation Army ex-fighters was "an important condition to continue the EU-mediated dialogue process between Belgrade and Pristina according to the principle of good neighbourly relations". (more...)
- April 27, 2017
The broadcaster said it learned that the court then ruled against this "as the consequences of extradition would have been very hard on Haradinaj". A French court has refused to extradite Haradinaj to Serbia to face war crimes charges. She said that the withdrawal of such old arrest warrants for Kosovo Liberation Army ex-fighters was "an important condition to continue the EU-mediated dialogue process between Belgrade and Pristina according to the principle of good neighbourly relations". (more...)
North Korea's soldiers: A closer look the military's 'fake' capabilities
- April 27, 2017
The United States may need to strengthen its missile defences, particularly in Hawaii, given the advancing threat from North Korea's missile and nuclear weapons programmes, the top USA commander in the Pacific told Congress on Wednesday (April 26). (more...)
- April 27, 2017
The United States may need to strengthen its missile defences, particularly in Hawaii, given the advancing threat from North Korea's missile and nuclear weapons programmes, the top USA commander in the Pacific told Congress on Wednesday (April 26). (more...)
Trump considers action on NAFTA ahead of 100-day mark
- April 27, 2017
However, many people saw the Trans-Pacific Partnership, another trade agreement tossed out by the Trump administration, as that renegotiation and as a "super NAFTA" since all of the NAFTA countries were involved in the TPP. "For the USA beef industry, withdrawing from NAFTA is one of the most risky moves we can make at this time", he said. The administration appears to be divided over how and when to proceed, as they balance a newfound cautiousness with the desire to rack up accomplishments ... (more...)
- April 27, 2017
However, many people saw the Trans-Pacific Partnership, another trade agreement tossed out by the Trump administration, as that renegotiation and as a "super NAFTA" since all of the NAFTA countries were involved in the TPP. "For the USA beef industry, withdrawing from NAFTA is one of the most risky moves we can make at this time", he said. The administration appears to be divided over how and when to proceed, as they balance a newfound cautiousness with the desire to rack up accomplishments ... (more...)
Trump team softens war talk, vows other pressure on N. Korea
- April 27, 2017
The South's trumpeting of progress in setting up the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defence system, or THAAD, comes as high-powered USA military assets converge on the Korean Peninsula and as a combative North Korea signals possible nuclear and missile testing. (more...)
- April 27, 2017
The South's trumpeting of progress in setting up the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defence system, or THAAD, comes as high-powered USA military assets converge on the Korean Peninsula and as a combative North Korea signals possible nuclear and missile testing. (more...)
Israeli minister says strike in line with policy
- April 27, 2017
He said the explosion was reported to have happened near the Damascus airport road. Opposition activists said that the blast struck an arms depot near the airport that is supplied by Iran, a close ally of President Assad's regime . "This incident is totally consistent with this policy". "I want to achieve an understanding, an agreement between the United States and Israel. not to let Iran have permanent military forces in Syria, by air, by land, by sea", Katz told Reuters , saying this ... (more...)
- April 27, 2017
He said the explosion was reported to have happened near the Damascus airport road. Opposition activists said that the blast struck an arms depot near the airport that is supplied by Iran, a close ally of President Assad's regime . "This incident is totally consistent with this policy". "I want to achieve an understanding, an agreement between the United States and Israel. not to let Iran have permanent military forces in Syria, by air, by land, by sea", Katz told Reuters , saying this ... (more...)
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