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Trump doesn't write off chance of 'major, major' conflict with North Korea
- April 28, 2017
Mr Trump insisted he wanted to solve the stand-off peacefully with a set of tough new sanctions. Meanwhile, the commander of US Pacific Command, Admiral Harry B Harris Jr, warned it was only a matter of time before Kim Jong-un is capable of launching a nuclear warhead towards the US. (more...)
- April 28, 2017
Mr Trump insisted he wanted to solve the stand-off peacefully with a set of tough new sanctions. Meanwhile, the commander of US Pacific Command, Admiral Harry B Harris Jr, warned it was only a matter of time before Kim Jong-un is capable of launching a nuclear warhead towards the US. (more...)
Iranian guards killed at Pakistani border, Tasnim news agency reports
- April 28, 2017
Xinhua news agency quoted Spokesman Bahram Qasemi ass saying that Pakistan should be held accountable for the presence and operation of militant groups in its territory. The group, known as Jaish al Adl, or the Army of Justice, claimed responsibility for the attack, according to the news agency. The Sunni rebel group claimed to fight for the rights of Sunni Muslims in the Iran's provinces of Sistan and Baluchestan. (more...)
- April 28, 2017
Xinhua news agency quoted Spokesman Bahram Qasemi ass saying that Pakistan should be held accountable for the presence and operation of militant groups in its territory. The group, known as Jaish al Adl, or the Army of Justice, claimed responsibility for the attack, according to the news agency. The Sunni rebel group claimed to fight for the rights of Sunni Muslims in the Iran's provinces of Sistan and Baluchestan. (more...)
Macron, Le Pen Push Global Markets Higher
- April 28, 2017
But after Macron, an independent seen as pro-business and friendly to the European Union, won the most votes, France's main index hit its highest point since 2008. The safe-haven yen slipped across the board with the euro surging 2 percent to 119.32 yen while the USA dollar gained 0.9 percent to 109.99 yen. Strong earnings reports also helped to lift stocks, as companies continue to report better results than expected. (more...)
- April 28, 2017
But after Macron, an independent seen as pro-business and friendly to the European Union, won the most votes, France's main index hit its highest point since 2008. The safe-haven yen slipped across the board with the euro surging 2 percent to 119.32 yen while the USA dollar gained 0.9 percent to 109.99 yen. Strong earnings reports also helped to lift stocks, as companies continue to report better results than expected. (more...)
Kurds and Turks trade fire on Syria border
- April 28, 2017
He said it was done more as a "notification as opposed to coordination". It said warplanes struck Kurdish militant targets in northern Iraq on Wednesday as well, killing six militants. "These are forces that have been integral in fighting ISIS. We've seen them fight ISIS". A Turkish military statement said the operations were conducted to prevent infiltration of Kurdish rebels, weapons, ammunition and explosives from those areas into Turkey. (more...)
- April 28, 2017
He said it was done more as a "notification as opposed to coordination". It said warplanes struck Kurdish militant targets in northern Iraq on Wednesday as well, killing six militants. "These are forces that have been integral in fighting ISIS. We've seen them fight ISIS". A Turkish military statement said the operations were conducted to prevent infiltration of Kurdish rebels, weapons, ammunition and explosives from those areas into Turkey. (more...)
Lavrov, Tillerson agree to restudy possibility on probe into Syria chemical incident
- April 28, 2017
It says the Syrian government launched the attack from the Shayrat air base. Under the guise of Russian leadership, the entire stockpile was said to have been destroyed. Trump has called Assad "evil" and said his use of chemical weapons "crossed a lot of lines". The United States on Monday blacklisted 271 employees of Assad regime agency it said was responsible for developing chemical weapons, weeks after a poison gas attack killed scores of people in an opposition-held province in Syria. (more...)
- April 28, 2017
It says the Syrian government launched the attack from the Shayrat air base. Under the guise of Russian leadership, the entire stockpile was said to have been destroyed. Trump has called Assad "evil" and said his use of chemical weapons "crossed a lot of lines". The United States on Monday blacklisted 271 employees of Assad regime agency it said was responsible for developing chemical weapons, weeks after a poison gas attack killed scores of people in an opposition-held province in Syria. (more...)
Venezuela snubs regional powers as more die in unrest
- April 28, 2017
Venezuela will withdraw from the Organization of American States (OAS), according to its foreign minister, who announced the decision on national television. Yibram Saab says in an online video that he experienced police repression during an anti-government a protest Wednesday. The OAS, once dominated by influential leftist governments from countries such as Argentina and Brazil, has clashed for months with Venezuela . (more...)
- April 28, 2017
Venezuela will withdraw from the Organization of American States (OAS), according to its foreign minister, who announced the decision on national television. Yibram Saab says in an online video that he experienced police repression during an anti-government a protest Wednesday. The OAS, once dominated by influential leftist governments from countries such as Argentina and Brazil, has clashed for months with Venezuela . (more...)
Taiwan president says phone call with Trump can take place again
- April 28, 2017
That call marked the first official diplomatic relations between US and the self-governed island, which Beijing sees as a breakaway province, in 37 years. According to Global Times , Taiwan's Affairs Council Chairman Katherine Chang said her "government" would not accept this "unilateral act of dwarfing" from the mainland. (more...)
- April 28, 2017
That call marked the first official diplomatic relations between US and the self-governed island, which Beijing sees as a breakaway province, in 37 years. According to Global Times , Taiwan's Affairs Council Chairman Katherine Chang said her "government" would not accept this "unilateral act of dwarfing" from the mainland. (more...)
Costa ends goal drought as Chelsea open up 7-point lead
- April 28, 2017
The Spaniard is not happy with his game time at the Santiago Bernabeu and the Italian paper confirms Morata will leave the Spanish capital at the end of the season. Southampton scored an injury-time consolation goal through another former Chelsea player Ryan Bertrand who had won the Champions League with the Blues back in 2012. (more...)
- April 28, 2017
The Spaniard is not happy with his game time at the Santiago Bernabeu and the Italian paper confirms Morata will leave the Spanish capital at the end of the season. Southampton scored an injury-time consolation goal through another former Chelsea player Ryan Bertrand who had won the Champions League with the Blues back in 2012. (more...)
Browns select Texas A&M's Myles Garrett No. 1 in National Football League draft
- April 28, 2017
Howard at 19, and San Francisco took linebacker Reuben Foster at 31. Texas A&M AthleticsThe Browns landed Myles Garrett with the first overall selection. National Football League commissioner Roger Goodell announced Garrett's selection at 8:14 p.m. EDT to an outdoor cacophony of Day 1 draft boos from the 70,000-plus in attendance. (more...)
- April 28, 2017
Howard at 19, and San Francisco took linebacker Reuben Foster at 31. Texas A&M AthleticsThe Browns landed Myles Garrett with the first overall selection. National Football League commissioner Roger Goodell announced Garrett's selection at 8:14 p.m. EDT to an outdoor cacophony of Day 1 draft boos from the 70,000-plus in attendance. (more...)
Arkansas Executes 2 Prisoners in One Night
- April 28, 2017
EDT, following denial by federal and state courts of last-minute appeals to stay the executions. He used a wheelchair and he had a leg amputated in prison because of diabetes. Jones was also physically abused by his father and sexually assaulted by three strangers. Williams requested three piece of fried chicken, potato logs with ketchup, nachos with chili cheese and jalapenos, and two Mountain Dews. (more...)
- April 28, 2017
EDT, following denial by federal and state courts of last-minute appeals to stay the executions. He used a wheelchair and he had a leg amputated in prison because of diabetes. Jones was also physically abused by his father and sexually assaulted by three strangers. Williams requested three piece of fried chicken, potato logs with ketchup, nachos with chili cheese and jalapenos, and two Mountain Dews. (more...)
Favorite White House tradition rolls on
- April 28, 2017
Seeing Melania right beside her husband is nice, so, the Americans still wondering: when the first lady will make the final decision to move to the White House? While some reports painted the picture of an unprepared White House , the event appeared to go smoothly, though it was a notably less showy affair than previous Easter Egg Rolls. (more...)
- April 28, 2017
Seeing Melania right beside her husband is nice, so, the Americans still wondering: when the first lady will make the final decision to move to the White House? While some reports painted the picture of an unprepared White House , the event appeared to go smoothly, though it was a notably less showy affair than previous Easter Egg Rolls. (more...)
Trump says 'major, major' conflict with North Korea possible, but seeks diplomacy
- April 28, 2017
Trump made the remarks in an interview Thursday with Reuters news agency. The session on Friday at the U.N. Security Council is meant to be a warning to North Korea that the United States isn't the only country that thinks the nuclear situation there has reached a "crisis point", something that I'm sure will be very well-received. (more...)
- April 28, 2017
Trump made the remarks in an interview Thursday with Reuters news agency. The session on Friday at the U.N. Security Council is meant to be a warning to North Korea that the United States isn't the only country that thinks the nuclear situation there has reached a "crisis point", something that I'm sure will be very well-received. (more...)
China launches first home-built aircraft carrier:boosting military presence
- April 28, 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 28, 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...)
Man arrested on suspicion of terror offenses near UK Parliament
- April 28, 2017
A European security official familiar with the individual said the suspect was known to British security agencies and was thought to have been inspired by the Islamic State group. Eye witness Luke William said: 'Armed police in Westminster holding a man with a backpack with what appears to be knives falling out on the floor. "Obviously I can't say much more about it because it is an ongoing police investigation but I think it shows that our police and our intelligence and security services ... (more...)
- April 28, 2017
A European security official familiar with the individual said the suspect was known to British security agencies and was thought to have been inspired by the Islamic State group. Eye witness Luke William said: 'Armed police in Westminster holding a man with a backpack with what appears to be knives falling out on the floor. "Obviously I can't say much more about it because it is an ongoing police investigation but I think it shows that our police and our intelligence and security services ... (more...)
United reaches settlement with passenger who was dragged off plane
- April 28, 2017
United said will only use law enforcement for security and will offer passengers up to $10,000 in compensation if they are willing to be bumped from a flight. Shortly after the settlement was announced, City Hall sources told the Chicago Sun-Times that the aviation department's security chief, Jeffrey Redding, would be fired over an incident unrelated to Dao's dragging. (more...)
- April 28, 2017
United said will only use law enforcement for security and will offer passengers up to $10,000 in compensation if they are willing to be bumped from a flight. Shortly after the settlement was announced, City Hall sources told the Chicago Sun-Times that the aviation department's security chief, Jeffrey Redding, would be fired over an incident unrelated to Dao's dragging. (more...)
Pentagon probes former Trump aide Michael Flynn's foreign payments
- April 28, 2017
Cummings also revealed today that the Defense Department's inspector general has opened an investigation into whether Flynn sought permission to receive foreign payments, including payments in exchange for an appearance in Russian Federation. (more...)
- April 28, 2017
Cummings also revealed today that the Defense Department's inspector general has opened an investigation into whether Flynn sought permission to receive foreign payments, including payments in exchange for an appearance in Russian Federation. (more...)
Democratic Rep Vows 'That Wall Will Not Be Built' Along the Border
- April 28, 2017
On a list of budget priorities including increasing defense spending , funding a deportation task force, and funding Planned Parenthood, voters Morning Consult/Politico polled in their survey ranked the border wall last. "We're pleased he's backing off", Schumer said of Trump's funding demand. The massive spending measure, which would wrap together 11 unfinished spending bills into a single omnibus bill, represents the first real bipartisan legislation of Trump's presidency. (more...)
- April 28, 2017
On a list of budget priorities including increasing defense spending , funding a deportation task force, and funding Planned Parenthood, voters Morning Consult/Politico polled in their survey ranked the border wall last. "We're pleased he's backing off", Schumer said of Trump's funding demand. The massive spending measure, which would wrap together 11 unfinished spending bills into a single omnibus bill, represents the first real bipartisan legislation of Trump's presidency. (more...)
Mindset key for Browns' top pick Garrett
- April 28, 2017
Every year, there is always a player or two - or 20 - who are projected to go much higher than where they end up. Cleveland is the first team since the Minnesota Vikings in 2013 to make three picks in the first round of the draft. "I just want to be the best from Day One". "It wasn't just a gut (feeling)". He has decried allegations that he raped a woman as "completely false" and no charges have been filed as police investigate claims made by a 23-year-old woman. (more...)
- April 28, 2017
Every year, there is always a player or two - or 20 - who are projected to go much higher than where they end up. Cleveland is the first team since the Minnesota Vikings in 2013 to make three picks in the first round of the draft. "I just want to be the best from Day One". "It wasn't just a gut (feeling)". He has decried allegations that he raped a woman as "completely false" and no charges have been filed as police investigate claims made by a 23-year-old woman. (more...)
XTurkish strikes kill over 24 Kurdish fighters in Syria, Iraq
- April 28, 2017
John Dorrian said of Turkey's failure to give adequate warning of airstrikes Tuesday in the Hasaka area. The Kurdish YPG fighters make up the bulk of the US-backed "Syrian Democratic Forces" who are leading the U.S. Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavosoglu confirmed that suspicion yesterday, telling reporters: "We told the U.S., our ally, directly that we would conduct the operation". (more...)
- April 28, 2017
John Dorrian said of Turkey's failure to give adequate warning of airstrikes Tuesday in the Hasaka area. The Kurdish YPG fighters make up the bulk of the US-backed "Syrian Democratic Forces" who are leading the U.S. Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavosoglu confirmed that suspicion yesterday, telling reporters: "We told the U.S., our ally, directly that we would conduct the operation". (more...)
Donald Trump decides to keep Nafta for now
- April 28, 2017
The late-night announcement seemed to indicate a chaotic day at the White House. That lever was brandished this week when stories started appearing in the Washington Post , Politico, CNN, and the New York Times that sources within the White House were really, seriously, considering a draft executive order to cancel NAFTA. (more...)
- April 28, 2017
The late-night announcement seemed to indicate a chaotic day at the White House. That lever was brandished this week when stories started appearing in the Washington Post , Politico, CNN, and the New York Times that sources within the White House were really, seriously, considering a draft executive order to cancel NAFTA. (more...)
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