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Army Rangers killed in Afghanistan were possible victims of friendly fire
- April 28, 2017
Jeff Davis said during a briefing Friday. Navy Capt. Jeff Davis said the US military is investigating to see if they were accidentally killed by ground fire from Afghan commandoes or other American forces. According to Davis, the head of the Islamic State affiliate in Afghanistan, Abdul Haseeb Logari, was the target of the Wednesday raid. "Based on reports from forces on the ground, the engagement was close-quarters from multiple compounds", the USA military's statement said. (more...)
- April 28, 2017
Jeff Davis said during a briefing Friday. Navy Capt. Jeff Davis said the US military is investigating to see if they were accidentally killed by ground fire from Afghan commandoes or other American forces. According to Davis, the head of the Islamic State affiliate in Afghanistan, Abdul Haseeb Logari, was the target of the Wednesday raid. "Based on reports from forces on the ground, the engagement was close-quarters from multiple compounds", the USA military's statement said. (more...)
Trump threatens South Korean free-trade deal, says war with North possible
- April 28, 2017
We do not seek an accelerated reunification of the peninsula. U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is meeting with allies Japan and South Korea before chairing a ministerial meeting of the U.N.'s top decision-making body. soil. In the interview, Trump actually offered some grudging praise for North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un. "He's 27 years old". As Pyongyang's closest diplomatic and economic partner, there has been pressure on China to take more action to rein in the regime. (more...)
- April 28, 2017
We do not seek an accelerated reunification of the peninsula. U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is meeting with allies Japan and South Korea before chairing a ministerial meeting of the U.N.'s top decision-making body. soil. In the interview, Trump actually offered some grudging praise for North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un. "He's 27 years old". As Pyongyang's closest diplomatic and economic partner, there has been pressure on China to take more action to rein in the regime. (more...)
In Egypt, pope seeks Christian-Muslim rejection of violence
- April 28, 2017
Francis is expected to highlight the plight of Christians amid recent violence in Egypt, while continuing his mission to reach out to Muslims. Vatican dialogue with the Muslim world, a priority for this pope, was set back significantly when Francis's predecessor Benedict XVI made a speech in 2006 in which he was seen as linking Islam to violence. (more...)
- April 28, 2017
Francis is expected to highlight the plight of Christians amid recent violence in Egypt, while continuing his mission to reach out to Muslims. Vatican dialogue with the Muslim world, a priority for this pope, was set back significantly when Francis's predecessor Benedict XVI made a speech in 2006 in which he was seen as linking Islam to violence. (more...)
Rex Tillerson: China asked North Korea to stop nuclear tests
- April 28, 2017
It comes just days after council ambassadors said President Donald Trump made clear - over lunch on Monday at the White House - that he would be the us leader to deal with Pyongyang, ideally peacefully. "We hope to convince them is that: you do not need these weapons to secure the existence of your regime". It took the council three months to act after the last nuclear test, in September, and diplomats said Washington appears to be laying the groundwork with China for faster negotiations ... (more...)
- April 28, 2017
It comes just days after council ambassadors said President Donald Trump made clear - over lunch on Monday at the White House - that he would be the us leader to deal with Pyongyang, ideally peacefully. "We hope to convince them is that: you do not need these weapons to secure the existence of your regime". It took the council three months to act after the last nuclear test, in September, and diplomats said Washington appears to be laying the groundwork with China for faster negotiations ... (more...)
Afghan Taliban announce spring offensive
- April 28, 2017
The group said that they were changing tactics for this year's operation, naming it "Operation Mansour" after the group's late leader who was killed last year in a United States drone strike. 'Another tough year' The Taliban announcement comes days after Pentagon chief Jim Mattis visited Kabul as the Trump administration seeks to craft a new strategy in Afghanistan. (more...)
- April 28, 2017
The group said that they were changing tactics for this year's operation, naming it "Operation Mansour" after the group's late leader who was killed last year in a United States drone strike. 'Another tough year' The Taliban announcement comes days after Pentagon chief Jim Mattis visited Kabul as the Trump administration seeks to craft a new strategy in Afghanistan. (more...)
Flynn Under Pentagon Investigation for Accepting Foreign Payments
- April 28, 2017
Documents released by lawmakers show Flynn, now former national security adviser, was warned when he retired from the military in 2014 not to take foreign money without "advance approval" by Pentagon authorities. In 2015, Flynn reportedly received about $34,000 United States dollars for a speech at an event in Moscow, Russia and he was also under media scrutiny for his past lobbying on behalf of Turkey. (more...)
- April 28, 2017
Documents released by lawmakers show Flynn, now former national security adviser, was warned when he retired from the military in 2014 not to take foreign money without "advance approval" by Pentagon authorities. In 2015, Flynn reportedly received about $34,000 United States dollars for a speech at an event in Moscow, Russia and he was also under media scrutiny for his past lobbying on behalf of Turkey. (more...)
Did Flynn commit a crime? 'No question,' congressman says
- April 28, 2017
Co-host Chris Cuomo then marveled at the Trump administration's efforts to completely wash its hands of Flynn by claiming it had no responsibility to keep any records of his disclosures during the transition period. He didn't. And he should have reported those payments when applying for security clearance. On April 19, the White House sent the committee a reply, stating that any documents related to Flynn from before January 20 - the day Trump took office - were not in its possession and ... (more...)
- April 28, 2017
Co-host Chris Cuomo then marveled at the Trump administration's efforts to completely wash its hands of Flynn by claiming it had no responsibility to keep any records of his disclosures during the transition period. He didn't. And he should have reported those payments when applying for security clearance. On April 19, the White House sent the committee a reply, stating that any documents related to Flynn from before January 20 - the day Trump took office - were not in its possession and ... (more...)
Wenger reveals latest team news ahead of North London derby
- April 28, 2017
Of the previous 49, the Frenchman has won 22 derbies and lost only seven, and having always guided his side to finish above their nearest rivals Wenger does not see one season below them as a sign that things are changing. "I'm hoping that if he joins in today, he'll be a late shout for tomorrow, but I'm giving him every opportunity to prove his fitness", said Shakespeare. (more...)
- April 28, 2017
Of the previous 49, the Frenchman has won 22 derbies and lost only seven, and having always guided his side to finish above their nearest rivals Wenger does not see one season below them as a sign that things are changing. "I'm hoping that if he joins in today, he'll be a late shout for tomorrow, but I'm giving him every opportunity to prove his fitness", said Shakespeare. (more...)
France's Le Pen upstages rival Macron with stop at factory
- April 28, 2017
Le Pen and Emmanuel Macron, the independent centrist candidate who is her rival in the upcoming vote, sparred in successive television appearances, tossing insults as each launched a political offensive to win new voters before the balloting in less than two weeks. (more...)
- April 28, 2017
Le Pen and Emmanuel Macron, the independent centrist candidate who is her rival in the upcoming vote, sparred in successive television appearances, tossing insults as each launched a political offensive to win new voters before the balloting in less than two weeks. (more...)
Justice Gorsuch's First Week Features MO Church-State Case
- April 28, 2017
The case, brought by a longtime U.S. Census Bureau worker against the Merit Systems Protection Board, revolved around a highly technical question about which court should hear the worker's appeal. Supreme Court. One case involves the standing requirements when a plaintiff intervenes as a matter of right under federal rules, according to this SCOTUSblog summary . (more...)
- April 28, 2017
The case, brought by a longtime U.S. Census Bureau worker against the Merit Systems Protection Board, revolved around a highly technical question about which court should hear the worker's appeal. Supreme Court. One case involves the standing requirements when a plaintiff intervenes as a matter of right under federal rules, according to this SCOTUSblog summary . (more...)
Trump to mark 100th day in office
- April 28, 2017
I had so many things going. "We started off early, withdrawing from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, now we're taking the conversations regarding trade with Canada and some of the actions by the Commerce Department and the ITA involving softwood lumbering ports, so the conversations with the president of Mexico and the prime minister of Canada involved with bilateral trade and NAFTA overall have yielded, I think, some good results", he said. (more...)
- April 28, 2017
I had so many things going. "We started off early, withdrawing from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, now we're taking the conversations regarding trade with Canada and some of the actions by the Commerce Department and the ITA involving softwood lumbering ports, so the conversations with the president of Mexico and the prime minister of Canada involved with bilateral trade and NAFTA overall have yielded, I think, some good results", he said. (more...)
'I thought it would be easier'
- April 28, 2017
A combination of impulse-driven action and deal-making savvy has defined the president's first 100 days. The truth is somewhere in between, hostage to events and challenges yet to unfold, most lately the tense showdown with North Korean dictator Kim Jung Un, whose nuclear ambitions created the first foreign policy crisis of the Trump administration. (more...)
- April 28, 2017
A combination of impulse-driven action and deal-making savvy has defined the president's first 100 days. The truth is somewhere in between, hostage to events and challenges yet to unfold, most lately the tense showdown with North Korean dictator Kim Jung Un, whose nuclear ambitions created the first foreign policy crisis of the Trump administration. (more...)
US Rejects Italy's Request to Help Stabilize Libya
- April 28, 2017
He said the members should seize the "opportunity" to reach agreement on a string of issues. On Iran, President Trump reiterated his dislike for the "terrible agreement" that is the Iran nuclear deal, which is staff is now reviewing. Trump on Thursday praised Italy's contributions to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and its efforts to promote stability in Libya. He said that the coming G7 is particularly important for showing unity of intents because of the arrival on it of new leaders, ... (more...)
- April 28, 2017
He said the members should seize the "opportunity" to reach agreement on a string of issues. On Iran, President Trump reiterated his dislike for the "terrible agreement" that is the Iran nuclear deal, which is staff is now reviewing. Trump on Thursday praised Italy's contributions to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and its efforts to promote stability in Libya. He said that the coming G7 is particularly important for showing unity of intents because of the arrival on it of new leaders, ... (more...)
Protesters Attack Macedonian Lawmakers After Albanian Voted as Speaker
- April 28, 2017
The violence in parliament "is not consistent with democracy and is not an acceptable way to resolve differences". The European Union has condemned the violence that swept Macedonia's parliament and said that the cornerstones of democracy should be respected. (more...)
- April 28, 2017
The violence in parliament "is not consistent with democracy and is not an acceptable way to resolve differences". The European Union has condemned the violence that swept Macedonia's parliament and said that the cornerstones of democracy should be respected. (more...)
Jeremy Corbyn shrugs off Boris Johnson jibes and vows 'serious debate'
- April 28, 2017
He added that the regime had "unleashed murder upon his own citizens with weapons that were banned nearly 100 years ago". Mr Johnson said that the question of whether parliamentary approval would be needed for any military action "needs to be tested". (more...)
- April 28, 2017
He added that the regime had "unleashed murder upon his own citizens with weapons that were banned nearly 100 years ago". Mr Johnson said that the question of whether parliamentary approval would be needed for any military action "needs to be tested". (more...)
House passes short-term spending bill in effort to dodge shutdown
- April 28, 2017
The spending bill is expected to include several White House priorities, such as increases in border security and defense spending, including an unspecified amount to fix fencing and new surveillance technology to patrol the almost 2,000-mile border, the aides said. (more...)
- April 28, 2017
The spending bill is expected to include several White House priorities, such as increases in border security and defense spending, including an unspecified amount to fix fencing and new surveillance technology to patrol the almost 2,000-mile border, the aides said. (more...)
National Association of Conservation Districts congratulates Sonny Perdue on his new position
- April 28, 2017
Sonny Perdue has been confirmed to lead the Unites States Department of Agriculture (USDA). We are confident he is the right man for the job at hand", Duvall said in a written statement . At his hearing , he pledged to help senators sustain popular crop insurance programs and fix problems with government dairy programs. The final vote was 87 to 11 . (more...)
- April 28, 2017
Sonny Perdue has been confirmed to lead the Unites States Department of Agriculture (USDA). We are confident he is the right man for the job at hand", Duvall said in a written statement . At his hearing , he pledged to help senators sustain popular crop insurance programs and fix problems with government dairy programs. The final vote was 87 to 11 . (more...)
Bears trade up to pick North Carolina QB Mitchell Trubisky
- April 28, 2017
There had been talk the Browns were considering passing on Garrett, a pass rusher widely considered the best player in the draft, in order to take North Carolina quarterback Mitchell Trubisky. The Chiefs traded their first- and third-round picks this year and their first-round pick next year to the Bills to grab Texas Tech quarterback Patrick Mahomes with the 10th overall selection. (more...)
- April 28, 2017
There had been talk the Browns were considering passing on Garrett, a pass rusher widely considered the best player in the draft, in order to take North Carolina quarterback Mitchell Trubisky. The Chiefs traded their first- and third-round picks this year and their first-round pick next year to the Bills to grab Texas Tech quarterback Patrick Mahomes with the 10th overall selection. (more...)
Early French Presidential Polls Show Macron In Double Digit Lead
- April 28, 2017
He is also due to meet striking workers of a Whirlpool factory facing closure in his native town of Amiens , seen as a symbol of France's struggle to retain industry amid calls for "economic patriotism". Le Pen announced Monday she was stepping down from the party leadership while running her campaign. Macron's independent En Marche! group won 23.75% of votes in the first round , while Le Pen's Front National won 21.53%. (more...)
- April 28, 2017
He is also due to meet striking workers of a Whirlpool factory facing closure in his native town of Amiens , seen as a symbol of France's struggle to retain industry amid calls for "economic patriotism". Le Pen announced Monday she was stepping down from the party leadership while running her campaign. Macron's independent En Marche! group won 23.75% of votes in the first round , while Le Pen's Front National won 21.53%. (more...)
EU members stress unity heading into Brexit talks
- April 28, 2017
But Friday's figures are the clearest sign so far that the country is slowing after the Brexit vote and in the run-up to the early election called by Prime Minister Theresa May, who says she wants to strengthen her hand in exit talks as Britain prepares to leave the European Union in 2019. (more...)
- April 28, 2017
But Friday's figures are the clearest sign so far that the country is slowing after the Brexit vote and in the run-up to the early election called by Prime Minister Theresa May, who says she wants to strengthen her hand in exit talks as Britain prepares to leave the European Union in 2019. (more...)
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