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100 days in, Donald Trump says he has brought about 'profound change'
- April 30, 2017
The aim is to determine whether America is being treated fairly by its trading partners and the 164-nation World Trade Organization. For Trump, the Saturday night rally in Harrisburg was a chance, after his turbulent debut in the White House, to bathe in the support of bedrock supporters and reaffirm his credentials as an insurgent bomb-thrower determined to shake up what he has called the toxic, festering "swamp" of Washington. (more...)
- April 30, 2017
The aim is to determine whether America is being treated fairly by its trading partners and the 164-nation World Trade Organization. For Trump, the Saturday night rally in Harrisburg was a chance, after his turbulent debut in the White House, to bathe in the support of bedrock supporters and reaffirm his credentials as an insurgent bomb-thrower determined to shake up what he has called the toxic, festering "swamp" of Washington. (more...)
Iran's Zarif: Some Parties Unwilling to Probe into Syria Chemical Attack
- April 30, 2017
The trilateral Iran-Russia-Syria meeting in Moscow on Friday was a big success for their strategic anti-terror alliance, as it showed efforts to detach Russia from its Middle East allies were in vain, a lawmaker said . The statement says "the two leaders agreed that the attack in question be investigated by the OPCW, which is an independent organization whose legitimacy is recognized". (more...)
- April 30, 2017
The trilateral Iran-Russia-Syria meeting in Moscow on Friday was a big success for their strategic anti-terror alliance, as it showed efforts to detach Russia from its Middle East allies were in vain, a lawmaker said . The statement says "the two leaders agreed that the attack in question be investigated by the OPCW, which is an independent organization whose legitimacy is recognized". (more...)
Syria blames Israel for Damascus airport blast
- April 30, 2017
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights , a monitoring organization based in the United Kingdom, reported its sources had seen fire in the area around the airport and "the explosion may have been caused by targeting munitions depots near the airport, believed to belong to the Lebanese Hezbollah". (more...)
- April 30, 2017
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights , a monitoring organization based in the United Kingdom, reported its sources had seen fire in the area around the airport and "the explosion may have been caused by targeting munitions depots near the airport, believed to belong to the Lebanese Hezbollah". (more...)
Venezuela Formally Withdraws from OAS
- April 30, 2017
The opposition says there are 170 such prisoners. He spoke about his country's intention to leave. In what turned into a battle of political kids Thursday, the son of socialist President Nicolas Maduro responded with a letter saying he regretted his friend's decision to seek "three minutes of fame" with a video being used as a "trophy of war" by the government's enemies. (more...)
- April 30, 2017
The opposition says there are 170 such prisoners. He spoke about his country's intention to leave. In what turned into a battle of political kids Thursday, the son of socialist President Nicolas Maduro responded with a letter saying he regretted his friend's decision to seek "three minutes of fame" with a video being used as a "trophy of war" by the government's enemies. (more...)
Le Pen and Dupont-Aignan Have Common Vision on France's Future
- April 30, 2017
The policeman was shot dead and two others were wounded on April 20, three days before the first round of the presidential election that saw Macron and Le Pen go through to the May 7 second round. Le Pen added that she has excluded from her campaign the proposal on the "waiting period" - a delay allowing foreigners to gain access to a free state social protection system after a certain period of time, at the request of Dupont Aignan. (more...)
- April 30, 2017
The policeman was shot dead and two others were wounded on April 20, three days before the first round of the presidential election that saw Macron and Le Pen go through to the May 7 second round. Le Pen added that she has excluded from her campaign the proposal on the "waiting period" - a delay allowing foreigners to gain access to a free state social protection system after a certain period of time, at the request of Dupont Aignan. (more...)
Turkish jets strike Kurdish fighters in Syria, Iraq's Sinjar
- April 30, 2017
Turkey is part of the US -led military coalition fighting militants in Syria . 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 30, 2017
Turkey is part of the US -led military coalition fighting militants in Syria . 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...)
Journalists honor press freedom at a dinner without Trump
- April 30, 2017
And that's because he lives in Moscow, it is a very long flight. It would be very hard for Vlad to make it. Vlad can't just make it on a Saturday, it's a Saturday! "Donald Trump - because it's 10 a.m.in Russian Federation". Highlights from Minhaj's speech can be found below. "You may have your faults, but because of you, I can tell my daughters that they can do anything and that sexism won't hold them back". (more...)
- April 30, 2017
And that's because he lives in Moscow, it is a very long flight. It would be very hard for Vlad to make it. Vlad can't just make it on a Saturday, it's a Saturday! "Donald Trump - because it's 10 a.m.in Russian Federation". Highlights from Minhaj's speech can be found below. "You may have your faults, but because of you, I can tell my daughters that they can do anything and that sexism won't hold them back". (more...)
Dozens hospitalized after deadly tornadoes hit Texas
- April 30, 2017
Evacuations could be necessary as areas along swollen waterways could see widespread flooding as the weather service issued flood warnings and watches for the weekend and into next week. Video from local television stations shows uprooted threes, damaged homes, and overturned cars along roadways. Officials say they are deploying search and rescue/recovery teams to asses the area and believe the number of deaths and injuries may rise as crews search the area. (more...)
- April 30, 2017
Evacuations could be necessary as areas along swollen waterways could see widespread flooding as the weather service issued flood warnings and watches for the weekend and into next week. Video from local television stations shows uprooted threes, damaged homes, and overturned cars along roadways. Officials say they are deploying search and rescue/recovery teams to asses the area and believe the number of deaths and injuries may rise as crews search the area. (more...)
ASEAN summit leaders discuss DPRK, South China Sea
- April 30, 2017
Six-party talks among South Korea , North Korea, United States, China, Japan and Russian Federation aim to find peaceful resolution to the security concerns as a result of the North Korean nuclear weapons programme. Aside from the Philippines, ASEAN members Brunei, Malaysia and Vietnam also are involved in the territorial conflicts, which many fear could spark the next major armed conflict in economically bustling Asia. (more...)
- April 30, 2017
Six-party talks among South Korea , North Korea, United States, China, Japan and Russian Federation aim to find peaceful resolution to the security concerns as a result of the North Korean nuclear weapons programme. Aside from the Philippines, ASEAN members Brunei, Malaysia and Vietnam also are involved in the territorial conflicts, which many fear could spark the next major armed conflict in economically bustling Asia. (more...)
British police say thwart active terrorism plot after woman shot
- April 30, 2017
Neighbours recalled hearing "at least six" shots and screaming as police entered the address. Police said the injured woman was the subject of an ongoing investigation. Police officers at the scene of the terror raid on London's Harlesden Road. "The address and persons connected with it had been under observation by counter terrorism officers as part of an ongoing intelligence led operation". (more...)
- April 30, 2017
Neighbours recalled hearing "at least six" shots and screaming as police entered the address. Police said the injured woman was the subject of an ongoing investigation. Police officers at the scene of the terror raid on London's Harlesden Road. "The address and persons connected with it had been under observation by counter terrorism officers as part of an ongoing intelligence led operation". (more...)
More Americans Than Ever Support Marijuana Legalization
- April 30, 2017
Federal law still prohibits marijuana use, however the previous administration declared it would not enforce federal marijuana laws , with former President Barack Obama saying that attempting to enforce a "patchwork where something that's legal in one state could get you a 20-year prison sentence in another", is "untenable over the long term". (more...)
- April 30, 2017
Federal law still prohibits marijuana use, however the previous administration declared it would not enforce federal marijuana laws , with former President Barack Obama saying that attempting to enforce a "patchwork where something that's legal in one state could get you a 20-year prison sentence in another", is "untenable over the long term". (more...)
Trump calls Duterte; confirms PH visit in November
- April 30, 2017
Presidential spokesman Ernie Abella also said on Sunday that Mr Trump mentioned he was looking forward to visiting the Philippines in November, and that Mr Trump invited Mr Duterte to visit the White House. Duterte often raises eyebrows by making incendiary comments. He also described Trump's predecessor, President Barack Obama, as a "son of a bitch", causing the White House to cancel planned bilateral talks. (more...)
- April 30, 2017
Presidential spokesman Ernie Abella also said on Sunday that Mr Trump mentioned he was looking forward to visiting the Philippines in November, and that Mr Trump invited Mr Duterte to visit the White House. Duterte often raises eyebrows by making incendiary comments. He also described Trump's predecessor, President Barack Obama, as a "son of a bitch", causing the White House to cancel planned bilateral talks. (more...)
AAP loses ground in Delhi, tough times ahead
- April 30, 2017
Singh also said that "everything was fine" within the party and denied possibility of any reshuffle in the Delhi government. Kejriwal and other AAP leaders have been putting the blame squarely on Electronic Voting Machines ( EVMs ), which they say were "tampered with". (more...)
- April 30, 2017
Singh also said that "everything was fine" within the party and denied possibility of any reshuffle in the Delhi government. Kejriwal and other AAP leaders have been putting the blame squarely on Electronic Voting Machines ( EVMs ), which they say were "tampered with". (more...)
Woman shot and injured as police foil active terror plot
- April 30, 2017
He said: "During the course of that operation, one of the subjects of that operation - a woman - was shot by police; she remains in hospital". The gunshot victim was taken to hospital, where she is in a serious but stable condition, according to police. (more...)
- April 30, 2017
He said: "During the course of that operation, one of the subjects of that operation - a woman - was shot by police; she remains in hospital". The gunshot victim was taken to hospital, where she is in a serious but stable condition, according to police. (more...)
Moscow, Tehran, Damascus call for on-site probe into Syria gassing
- April 30, 2017
Russia , Iran and Syria want an independent investigation and those opposed to the call "don't have a clear conscience", he said. Trump didn't just blame Russian Federation for the attack, but the past Obama Administration as well, claiming the assault was a "consequence of the past administration's weakness". (more...)
- April 30, 2017
Russia , Iran and Syria want an independent investigation and those opposed to the call "don't have a clear conscience", he said. Trump didn't just blame Russian Federation for the attack, but the past Obama Administration as well, claiming the assault was a "consequence of the past administration's weakness". (more...)
Led by Wall and Beal, Wizards moving on to face Celtics
- April 30, 2017
The Wizards advance to meet the top-seeded Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Wizards went ahead 68-46 early in the second half, but that lead turned to rubble. If nothing else, the Wizards know they have two stars they can count on when closing out a series. Backup Kelly Oubre Jr. has done a good job defending Thomas this season. (more...)
- April 30, 2017
The Wizards advance to meet the top-seeded Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Wizards went ahead 68-46 early in the second half, but that lead turned to rubble. If nothing else, the Wizards know they have two stars they can count on when closing out a series. Backup Kelly Oubre Jr. has done a good job defending Thomas this season. (more...)
Allardyce wants win over Burnley to secure Palace's Premier League place
- April 30, 2017
Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce has resumed his campaign for reform of Premier League fixture scheduling, insisting that the current system has unfairly hindered his team's battle for top-flight survival. That gloomy prospect arose after it was beaten 1-0 by Middlesbrough in a dismal basement derby on Wednesday. Boro also look destined for the drop but Marten de Roon's early victor at least gives them hope. (more...)
- April 30, 2017
Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce has resumed his campaign for reform of Premier League fixture scheduling, insisting that the current system has unfairly hindered his team's battle for top-flight survival. That gloomy prospect arose after it was beaten 1-0 by Middlesbrough in a dismal basement derby on Wednesday. Boro also look destined for the drop but Marten de Roon's early victor at least gives them hope. (more...)
ASEAN firms up South China Sea stance as Beijing lobbies over statement
- April 30, 2017
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte speaks during the opening ceremony of the 30th Asean Summit in Manila , Philippines , 29 April 2017. The sentiment is consistent with how Duterte's favored friendship and economic partnership with China over territorial disputes. (more...)
- April 30, 2017
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte speaks during the opening ceremony of the 30th Asean Summit in Manila , Philippines , 29 April 2017. The sentiment is consistent with how Duterte's favored friendship and economic partnership with China over territorial disputes. (more...)
Senate confirms Alex Acosta as labor secretary
- April 30, 2017
Bill Nelson of Florida, Joe Manchin of West Virginia, Jon Tester of Montana and Catherine Cortez-Masto of Nevada - voted in favor of his confirmation. Puzder led the Hardee's and Carl's Jr. burger chains and was a sharp critic of a $15 minimum wage and more generous overtime rules. The Senate is poised to confirm Alex Acosta as President Donald Trump's secretary of labor. (more...)
- April 30, 2017
Bill Nelson of Florida, Joe Manchin of West Virginia, Jon Tester of Montana and Catherine Cortez-Masto of Nevada - voted in favor of his confirmation. Puzder led the Hardee's and Carl's Jr. burger chains and was a sharp critic of a $15 minimum wage and more generous overtime rules. The Senate is poised to confirm Alex Acosta as President Donald Trump's secretary of labor. (more...)
Syrian aircraft moved from base struck by U.S. missiles
- April 30, 2017
A senior Israeli military official said Israeli intelligence believes Syrian military commanders ordered the attack, with Assad's knowledge. The Turkish government said autopsies on victims brought over the border confirmed chemical weapons had been used. (more...)
- April 30, 2017
A senior Israeli military official said Israeli intelligence believes Syrian military commanders ordered the attack, with Assad's knowledge. The Turkish government said autopsies on victims brought over the border confirmed chemical weapons had been used. (more...)
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