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Netanyahu refuses to meet German minister
- April 29, 2017
Binyamin Netanyahu called off the meeting with his German counterpart after Gabriel chose to go ahead with talks with Israeli rights groups Breaking The Silence and B'Tselem, an anonymous Israeli official said. In a terse statement , Netanyahu's office commented : "Imagine if foreign diplomats visiting the United States or Britain met with NGOs that call American or British soldiers war criminals. (more...)
- April 29, 2017
Binyamin Netanyahu called off the meeting with his German counterpart after Gabriel chose to go ahead with talks with Israeli rights groups Breaking The Silence and B'Tselem, an anonymous Israeli official said. In a terse statement , Netanyahu's office commented : "Imagine if foreign diplomats visiting the United States or Britain met with NGOs that call American or British soldiers war criminals. (more...)
NKorea official calls US efforts to rid nukes a 'wild dream'
- April 29, 2017
Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida highlighted the threat posed by North Korea's missile and nuclear tests to Japan - pointing out that a number of Pyongyang's tested missiles have landed in Japanese waters. The North conducted two a year ago and satellite imagery in recent weeks has suggested another could be coming. "Bad!" He did not answer reporters' questions about the missile launch upon returning to the White House from a day trip to Atlanta. (more...)
- April 29, 2017
Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida highlighted the threat posed by North Korea's missile and nuclear tests to Japan - pointing out that a number of Pyongyang's tested missiles have landed in Japanese waters. The North conducted two a year ago and satellite imagery in recent weeks has suggested another could be coming. "Bad!" He did not answer reporters' questions about the missile launch upon returning to the White House from a day trip to Atlanta. (more...)
'Unhappy' Rajnath tells CRPF DG, MHA officer to stay put in Chhattisgarh
- April 29, 2017
A regular CRPF battalion comprises about 1,000 personnel. Sources said that at the meeting, where Intelligence Bureau director Rajiv Jain and home secretary Rajiv Mehrishi were also present, Rajnath and Doval deliberated on what went wrong in Sukma as Maoists usually conduct such ambushes on security personnel in the beginning of summer. (more...)
- April 29, 2017
A regular CRPF battalion comprises about 1,000 personnel. Sources said that at the meeting, where Intelligence Bureau director Rajiv Jain and home secretary Rajiv Mehrishi were also present, Rajnath and Doval deliberated on what went wrong in Sukma as Maoists usually conduct such ambushes on security personnel in the beginning of summer. (more...)
Dallas Cowboys focus on defense on Day 2 of National Football League draft
- April 29, 2017
The Dallas Cowboys addressed one need on defense and think they still have a good chance to target another. Dallas was looking to draft a defensive end with this pick, and Charlton was one of their top targets. So, it's Taco (s) for Cowboys nation, and Cowboys Executive Vice-President Stephen Jones had some fun with Charlton's nickname. Almost all of the pre-draft visits conducted by the Cowboys were defensive players. (more...)
- April 29, 2017
The Dallas Cowboys addressed one need on defense and think they still have a good chance to target another. Dallas was looking to draft a defensive end with this pick, and Charlton was one of their top targets. So, it's Taco (s) for Cowboys nation, and Cowboys Executive Vice-President Stephen Jones had some fun with Charlton's nickname. Almost all of the pre-draft visits conducted by the Cowboys were defensive players. (more...)
Strong to severe storms set up from Gulf to Great Lakes
- April 29, 2017
A few storms could become strong to severe during this time frame and produce damaging wind, large hail, a few tornadoes and locally heavy rainfall. Afternoon readings should manage the lower to middle 80s despite plenty of clouds through the day. (more...)
- April 29, 2017
A few storms could become strong to severe during this time frame and produce damaging wind, large hail, a few tornadoes and locally heavy rainfall. Afternoon readings should manage the lower to middle 80s despite plenty of clouds through the day. (more...)
Hollande: May 7 vote will gauge EU support
- April 29, 2017
France's far right National Front party founder and Member of the European Parliament Jean-Marie Le Pen arrives to take part in a voting session at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, May 11, 2016. Both Le Pen and Melenchon led populist campaigns against the so-called globalized elite. The far-right French presidential candidate spent several hours, from before dawn on Thursday, on a fishing trawler on the Mediterranean Sea. (more...)
- April 29, 2017
France's far right National Front party founder and Member of the European Parliament Jean-Marie Le Pen arrives to take part in a voting session at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, May 11, 2016. Both Le Pen and Melenchon led populist campaigns against the so-called globalized elite. The far-right French presidential candidate spent several hours, from before dawn on Thursday, on a fishing trawler on the Mediterranean Sea. (more...)
Trump adviser didn't disclose Russian Federation money
- April 29, 2017
Chaffetz said that the committee will send a letter now requesting information from the inspector general at the Department of Defense and the comptroller of the US Army to determine how they will handle news of Flynn's security clearance. (more...)
- April 29, 2017
Chaffetz said that the committee will send a letter now requesting information from the inspector general at the Department of Defense and the comptroller of the US Army to determine how they will handle news of Flynn's security clearance. (more...)
Why S. Korea is debating US anti-missile system
- April 29, 2017
United States troops began delivering the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system for installation on a former golf course in the southern county of Seongju earlier this morning. Military experts outside of China say Beijing's worries are exaggerated and THAAD in South Korea wouldn't meaningfully improve US monitoring ability when Washington already watches Chinese missile launches through radar systems installed in Qatar, Taiwan and Japan. (more...)
- April 29, 2017
United States troops began delivering the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system for installation on a former golf course in the southern county of Seongju earlier this morning. Military experts outside of China say Beijing's worries are exaggerated and THAAD in South Korea wouldn't meaningfully improve US monitoring ability when Washington already watches Chinese missile launches through radar systems installed in Qatar, Taiwan and Japan. (more...)
Hollande says abstaining would boost Le Pen
- April 29, 2017
Watched by riot police, French high school students have protested in Paris against both presidential candidates far-right Marine Le Pen and centrist Emmanuel Macron. In the 1990s, 70 per cent of the French said the National Front was a danger to democracy - a figure that today has fallen to 58 per cent, according to noted far-right expert Jean-Yves Camus. (more...)
- April 29, 2017
Watched by riot police, French high school students have protested in Paris against both presidential candidates far-right Marine Le Pen and centrist Emmanuel Macron. In the 1990s, 70 per cent of the French said the National Front was a danger to democracy - a figure that today has fallen to 58 per cent, according to noted far-right expert Jean-Yves Camus. (more...)
EU leaders spell Brexit terms
- April 29, 2017
EU27 firm and fair political mandate for the Brexit talks is ready", EU President Donald Tusk said on Twitter, shortly after the summit began. The 27 European Union leaders in Brussels finalized the cornerstones of their negotiating stance within four minutes of starting a short smooth summit, a month after the British leader triggered two years of exit talks on March 29. (more...)
- April 29, 2017
EU27 firm and fair political mandate for the Brexit talks is ready", EU President Donald Tusk said on Twitter, shortly after the summit began. The 27 European Union leaders in Brussels finalized the cornerstones of their negotiating stance within four minutes of starting a short smooth summit, a month after the British leader triggered two years of exit talks on March 29. (more...)
North Korea test-fires ballistic missile in defiance of world pressure
- April 29, 2017
South Korea's defence ministry said it suspected Saturday's missile test had failed after a brief flight, while the USA military's Pacific Command confirmed the rocket did not leave North Korean territory. "Trump seems to be testing South Korea's commitment to the Korea-US alliance". China pushed back at Tillerson's call at the UN Security Council for it to do more to rein in Pyongyang, arguing that it was unrealistic to expect one country to solve the conflict. (more...)
- April 29, 2017
South Korea's defence ministry said it suspected Saturday's missile test had failed after a brief flight, while the USA military's Pacific Command confirmed the rocket did not leave North Korean territory. "Trump seems to be testing South Korea's commitment to the Korea-US alliance". China pushed back at Tillerson's call at the UN Security Council for it to do more to rein in Pyongyang, arguing that it was unrealistic to expect one country to solve the conflict. (more...)
Turkish shelling, clashes with Kurdish fighters renew in northeastern Syria
- April 29, 2017
The Turkish army earlier said it had conducted a strike against the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militants in an alleged bid to prevent the Kurdish forces from sending weapons to Turkey. The United States is counting on the SDF, a Syrian Arab- Kurdish alliance, to push into the IS bastion of Raqa in Syria , and is now weighing whether to provide the Kurdish faction with heavy weaponry and other materiel. (more...)
- April 29, 2017
The Turkish army earlier said it had conducted a strike against the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militants in an alleged bid to prevent the Kurdish forces from sending weapons to Turkey. The United States is counting on the SDF, a Syrian Arab- Kurdish alliance, to push into the IS bastion of Raqa in Syria , and is now weighing whether to provide the Kurdish faction with heavy weaponry and other materiel. (more...)
Trump addresses cheering crowd at NRA convention
- April 29, 2017
The president's trip to Atlanta also served as his first foray into a congressional race since taking office. "I think for a lot of members, this weekend is about celebrating that renewed sense of freedom and hope that we're feeling", said Catherine Mortenson, an NRA spokeswoman. (more...)
- April 29, 2017
The president's trip to Atlanta also served as his first foray into a congressional race since taking office. "I think for a lot of members, this weekend is about celebrating that renewed sense of freedom and hope that we're feeling", said Catherine Mortenson, an NRA spokeswoman. (more...)
New South Sudan fighting displaces 25 000 people
- April 29, 2017
The humanitarian organisations that have, up until now, been providing essential medical services, water, food, non-food items, and shelter have had to temporarily suspend activities on the west bank of the Nile because of the increasing insecurity. (more...)
- April 29, 2017
The humanitarian organisations that have, up until now, been providing essential medical services, water, food, non-food items, and shelter have had to temporarily suspend activities on the west bank of the Nile because of the increasing insecurity. (more...)
Congress Passes Stopgap Measure To Fund Government, Averting Shutdown
- April 29, 2017
Congressman Jim McGovern said, "The fact that we are here again at the last minute just trying to keep the government open is sad". Democrats made a decision to support the stopgap measure after it became clear that House Republicans would not force a vote this week on a new version of their bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act , better known as Obamacare. (more...)
- April 29, 2017
Congressman Jim McGovern said, "The fact that we are here again at the last minute just trying to keep the government open is sad". Democrats made a decision to support the stopgap measure after it became clear that House Republicans would not force a vote this week on a new version of their bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act , better known as Obamacare. (more...)
US President Donald Trump, Canada's PM Justin Trudeau discuss dairy, lumber trade
- April 29, 2017
The announcement Monday is likely to lead to lawsuits and a standoff between the United States and Canada , which could lead to a broader trade war, CNN reported Tuesday. The Trump administration is also considering duties on dairy products from Canada . "And we're not going to put up with it", Trump said during a round table Tuesday with farmers Trump. (more...)
- April 29, 2017
The announcement Monday is likely to lead to lawsuits and a standoff between the United States and Canada , which could lead to a broader trade war, CNN reported Tuesday. The Trump administration is also considering duties on dairy products from Canada . "And we're not going to put up with it", Trump said during a round table Tuesday with farmers Trump. (more...)
US Congress passes spending bill to avert shutdown
- April 29, 2017
Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell said he was optimistic the talks would produce "an agreement in the next few days". Given the Trump administration's recent prevarication on cost-sharing - and President Donald Trump's habit of making threats he has no intention of acting on - it's hard to gauge the seriousness of Mulvaney's ultimatum. (more...)
- April 29, 2017
Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell said he was optimistic the talks would produce "an agreement in the next few days". Given the Trump administration's recent prevarication on cost-sharing - and President Donald Trump's habit of making threats he has no intention of acting on - it's hard to gauge the seriousness of Mulvaney's ultimatum. (more...)
Appealing for calm, China says U.S. wants talks on North Korea
- April 29, 2017
Gordon Chang, author of the book 'Nuclear Showdown: North Korea Takes on the World, ' said President Trump was given a very hard situation when it comes to North Korea. "But I think that our understanding is that it was not one of the longer-range missiles that they were trying to test there; it was something like a medium-range ballistic missile". (more...)
- April 29, 2017
Gordon Chang, author of the book 'Nuclear Showdown: North Korea Takes on the World, ' said President Trump was given a very hard situation when it comes to North Korea. "But I think that our understanding is that it was not one of the longer-range missiles that they were trying to test there; it was something like a medium-range ballistic missile". (more...)
North Korea Tensions: USS Michigan Arrives in South Korea
- April 29, 2017
The Times encouraged their neighbour to take a step back, advising that "if North Korea carries out a sixth nuclear test as expected, it is more likely than ever that the situation will cross the point of no return". Harris said the US has "a lot of pre-emptive options" that would affect North Korea's "military calculus". A CNN team in North Korea said citizens in the streets of Pyongyang were celebrating Armed Forces Day, with no visible signs of tension. (more...)
- April 29, 2017
The Times encouraged their neighbour to take a step back, advising that "if North Korea carries out a sixth nuclear test as expected, it is more likely than ever that the situation will cross the point of no return". Harris said the US has "a lot of pre-emptive options" that would affect North Korea's "military calculus". A CNN team in North Korea said citizens in the streets of Pyongyang were celebrating Armed Forces Day, with no visible signs of tension. (more...)
Alberta dairy farmers fire back at Trump
- April 29, 2017
He responded in a letter that says, "Canada does not accept the contention that Canada's dairy policies are the cause of financial loss for dairy farmers in the United States". Mr Trump targeted Canada's dairy sector as "unfair" in a recent speech in Wisconsin. President Donald Trump and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer have their differences, but ... (more...)
- April 29, 2017
He responded in a letter that says, "Canada does not accept the contention that Canada's dairy policies are the cause of financial loss for dairy farmers in the United States". Mr Trump targeted Canada's dairy sector as "unfair" in a recent speech in Wisconsin. President Donald Trump and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer have their differences, but ... (more...)
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