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Wikipedia is now totally blocked in Turkey
- May 01, 2017
Reports that Turkey may ban matchmaking reality shows emerged this year in March, when Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmus said that "there are some unusual programs that would scrap the institution of family, take away its nobility and sanctity". (more...)
- May 01, 2017
Reports that Turkey may ban matchmaking reality shows emerged this year in March, when Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmus said that "there are some unusual programs that would scrap the institution of family, take away its nobility and sanctity". (more...)
Cleveland Facebook shooting victim Robert Godwin from Alabama
- May 01, 2017
He said Stephens didn't speed away from the restaurant but drove at a normal speed. He then shot and killed himself . "He didn't wait for his fries", said Thomas DuCharme Jr., the restaurant's owner and operator. "I'm thankful for the quick actions of my crew members", DuCharme said in a statement . "They had their guns out but when he shook his head, they lowered their guns". (more...)
- May 01, 2017
He said Stephens didn't speed away from the restaurant but drove at a normal speed. He then shot and killed himself . "He didn't wait for his fries", said Thomas DuCharme Jr., the restaurant's owner and operator. "I'm thankful for the quick actions of my crew members", DuCharme said in a statement . "They had their guns out but when he shook his head, they lowered their guns". (more...)
SKorea to 'wait and see' on Trump threat
- May 01, 2017
South Korean defense leaders responded, saying the deal to fund the anti-missile weapon is fair as South Korea provides its land for deployment, and the United States pays for operation and maintenance. Elsewhere in the interview, Trump called a 5-year-old trade pact with South Korea "unacceptable" and said it would be targeted for renegotiation after his administration completes a revamp of the North American Free Trade Agreement with Canada and Mexico. (more...)
- May 01, 2017
South Korean defense leaders responded, saying the deal to fund the anti-missile weapon is fair as South Korea provides its land for deployment, and the United States pays for operation and maintenance. Elsewhere in the interview, Trump called a 5-year-old trade pact with South Korea "unacceptable" and said it would be targeted for renegotiation after his administration completes a revamp of the North American Free Trade Agreement with Canada and Mexico. (more...)
USA service member killed in blast near Mosul, coalition says
- May 01, 2017
The Pentagon said on Sunday investigations conducted during the month of March revealed coalition air strikes killed 45 civilians, mostly in and around Mosul. It is estimated that Isis now hold around 35% of the west of the city after losing the entire east of Mosul . A US-led global coalition is providing air and ground support for the offensive in Mosul , the largest city in northern Iraq, which fell to hardline fighters back in June 2014. (more...)
- May 01, 2017
The Pentagon said on Sunday investigations conducted during the month of March revealed coalition air strikes killed 45 civilians, mostly in and around Mosul. It is estimated that Isis now hold around 35% of the west of the city after losing the entire east of Mosul . A US-led global coalition is providing air and ground support for the offensive in Mosul , the largest city in northern Iraq, which fell to hardline fighters back in June 2014. (more...)
First F1 win 'surreal', says Bottas post Russian GP triumph
- May 01, 2017
Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas, left, stunned Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen to secure his first F1 win. I think this is the man of the race today, big congrats to Valtteri, his first grand prix win. The Finnish driver , starting from third place on the grid, grabbed the initiative at the start by powering past both Ferraris and into the lead. The British driver , who has won two times in Sochi , was having trouble with the soaring temperatures on his Mercedes auto. (more...)
- May 01, 2017
Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas, left, stunned Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen to secure his first F1 win. I think this is the man of the race today, big congrats to Valtteri, his first grand prix win. The Finnish driver , starting from third place on the grid, grabbed the initiative at the start by powering past both Ferraris and into the lead. The British driver , who has won two times in Sochi , was having trouble with the soaring temperatures on his Mercedes auto. (more...)
Bernie Sanders to call for 'political revolution' in Miami today
- May 01, 2017
At Sanders' request, the DNC added a stop on the tour to promote Health Mello, prompting backlash from pro-choice groups and accusations that Sanders was applying a double standard - or perhaps a loyalty test - about what it means to be a progressive. (more...)
- May 01, 2017
At Sanders' request, the DNC added a stop on the tour to promote Health Mello, prompting backlash from pro-choice groups and accusations that Sanders was applying a double standard - or perhaps a loyalty test - about what it means to be a progressive. (more...)
Will vote for Emmanual Macron: Hollande
- May 01, 2017
Le Pen's father, Jean-Marie, told France Inter radio Tuesday that he thinks his daughter has produced a "too laid-back" campaign. "I am the candidate who has been supported by the National Front", she said in an interview with the French TF1 network. (more...)
- May 01, 2017
Le Pen's father, Jean-Marie, told France Inter radio Tuesday that he thinks his daughter has produced a "too laid-back" campaign. "I am the candidate who has been supported by the National Front", she said in an interview with the French TF1 network. (more...)
Donald Trump's approval rating dips as he nears 100 days in office
- May 01, 2017
The Fox News poll found that 51 percent of poll respondents approve of Trump's job on terrorism, while 43 percent disapprove and 6 percent do not have an opinion. Fifty percent of Republicans said his Tweets were inappropriate while 94 percent of Democrats agreed with that statement. Among Democrats, 87 percent disapprove of Trump's performance, while 88 percent of Republicans approve of the way he is handling the job. (more...)
- May 01, 2017
The Fox News poll found that 51 percent of poll respondents approve of Trump's job on terrorism, while 43 percent disapprove and 6 percent do not have an opinion. Fifty percent of Republicans said his Tweets were inappropriate while 94 percent of Democrats agreed with that statement. Among Democrats, 87 percent disapprove of Trump's performance, while 88 percent of Republicans approve of the way he is handling the job. (more...)
Venezuela's capital braces for more anti-government protests
- April 30, 2017
A demonstrator throws back a tear gas canister during clashes with security forces at a protest in Caracas. The president has said that beneath a peaceful façade, allegedly encouraged by the United States, the protests are nothing but opposition efforts to foment a coup to end socialism in Venezuela. (more...)
- April 30, 2017
A demonstrator throws back a tear gas canister during clashes with security forces at a protest in Caracas. The president has said that beneath a peaceful façade, allegedly encouraged by the United States, the protests are nothing but opposition efforts to foment a coup to end socialism in Venezuela. (more...)
Trump opposes including Obamacare subsidies in spending bill: Mulvaney
- April 30, 2017
He reportedly told a private meeting with members of the conservative media on Monday night that he might be open to funding the wall later in the year. Most core decisions about agency budgets have been worked out, but unrelated policy issues - such as a Democratic request to help the cash-strapped government of Puerto Rico with its Medicaid burden - are among the holdups. (more...)
- April 30, 2017
He reportedly told a private meeting with members of the conservative media on Monday night that he might be open to funding the wall later in the year. Most core decisions about agency budgets have been worked out, but unrelated policy issues - such as a Democratic request to help the cash-strapped government of Puerto Rico with its Medicaid burden - are among the holdups. (more...)
Timeline: President Donald Trump vs. North Korea
- April 30, 2017
North Korea fired a missile that exploded over land shortly after takeoff Saturday, prompting President Donald Trump to accuse the defiant state of disrespecting its ally China. Trump has sent a nuclear-powered submarine and the USS Carl Vinson aircraft supercarrier to Korean waters, and North Korea this week conducted large-scale, live-fire exercises on its eastern coast. (more...)
- April 30, 2017
North Korea fired a missile that exploded over land shortly after takeoff Saturday, prompting President Donald Trump to accuse the defiant state of disrespecting its ally China. Trump has sent a nuclear-powered submarine and the USS Carl Vinson aircraft supercarrier to Korean waters, and North Korea this week conducted large-scale, live-fire exercises on its eastern coast. (more...)
State of Arkansas executes Kenneth Williams, completes 4th execution in 7 days
- April 30, 2017
Joseph Rudolph Wood gasped for air, snorted and his belly inflated and deflated during the almost two hours it took for him to die when the state of Arizona executed him. His father regularly beat his mother, and once kidnapped her and held her at gunpoint for days. He was a man of love and gratitude for the opportunity to say his last goodbye. (more...)
- April 30, 2017
Joseph Rudolph Wood gasped for air, snorted and his belly inflated and deflated during the almost two hours it took for him to die when the state of Arizona executed him. His father regularly beat his mother, and once kidnapped her and held her at gunpoint for days. He was a man of love and gratitude for the opportunity to say his last goodbye. (more...)
North Korea Vows to Destroy U.S. Carrier, China Urges Restraint
- April 30, 2017
Pyongyang's rhetoric intensifies every spring, when the United States and South Korea hold joint exercises it sees as rehearsals for an attack on the North. "The US should not run amok and should consider carefully any catastrophic outcome from its foolish military provocative act", Rodong Sinmun , the official newspaper of the North's ruling Workers' Party, said in a commentary on Monday. (more...)
- April 30, 2017
Pyongyang's rhetoric intensifies every spring, when the United States and South Korea hold joint exercises it sees as rehearsals for an attack on the North. "The US should not run amok and should consider carefully any catastrophic outcome from its foolish military provocative act", Rodong Sinmun , the official newspaper of the North's ruling Workers' Party, said in a commentary on Monday. (more...)
Korea shows off military might on key anniversary
- April 30, 2017
Pak Yong Sik said at a "national meeting" of thousands of senior military and civilian officials. North Korea has staged its largest ever military drill to mark the founding of the country's army, amid rising tensions with the West. North Korea is believed to have recently sold the rights to fishing in the waters along the Northern Limit Line, the de facto maritime border between the two Koreas in the Yellow Sea, for about $US75 million ($A100 million), to China. (more...)
- April 30, 2017
Pak Yong Sik said at a "national meeting" of thousands of senior military and civilian officials. North Korea has staged its largest ever military drill to mark the founding of the country's army, amid rising tensions with the West. North Korea is believed to have recently sold the rights to fishing in the waters along the Northern Limit Line, the de facto maritime border between the two Koreas in the Yellow Sea, for about $US75 million ($A100 million), to China. (more...)
49% of Scots don't want a second Scottish independence referendum before Brexit
- April 30, 2017
With a general election now called for June 8, both Theresa May and Work and Pensions Secretary Damian Green have refused to confirm if they will keep the triple lock, which ensures the state pension rises in line with average earnings, inflation or 2.5% - whichever is the highest. (more...)
- April 30, 2017
With a general election now called for June 8, both Theresa May and Work and Pensions Secretary Damian Green have refused to confirm if they will keep the triple lock, which ensures the state pension rises in line with average earnings, inflation or 2.5% - whichever is the highest. (more...)
Turkey blocks access to Wikipedia website
- April 30, 2017
Turkey's Hurriyet newspaper said Turkish authorities had been in contact with Wikipedia to press for the removal of content by writers "supporting terror" and claiming that Turkey collaborated with terror groups. The Turkey Blocks group said the site was inaccessible from 08:00 (05:00 GMT) by order of the Turkish authorities. Since the coup collapsed, 120,000 people have been fired or suspended from the civil service, police and judiciary, part of a crackdown President Recep Tayyip Erdogan ... (more...)
- April 30, 2017
Turkey's Hurriyet newspaper said Turkish authorities had been in contact with Wikipedia to press for the removal of content by writers "supporting terror" and claiming that Turkey collaborated with terror groups. The Turkey Blocks group said the site was inaccessible from 08:00 (05:00 GMT) by order of the Turkish authorities. Since the coup collapsed, 120,000 people have been fired or suspended from the civil service, police and judiciary, part of a crackdown President Recep Tayyip Erdogan ... (more...)
National Hockey League roundup: Johansson scores in OT to give Caps series win
- April 30, 2017
They recognized what was at stake on Sunday and affected the play to a degree. "It was a tough series", Johansson said . The Leafs lost 2-1 to the Washington Capitals , giving away the series. Mitch Marner had spoken in the morning of remembering what made him successful during the regular season, but there he was offering something new when he bowled over the much bigger Tom Wilson with a check early in the game. (more...)
- April 30, 2017
They recognized what was at stake on Sunday and affected the play to a degree. "It was a tough series", Johansson said . The Leafs lost 2-1 to the Washington Capitals , giving away the series. Mitch Marner had spoken in the morning of remembering what made him successful during the regular season, but there he was offering something new when he bowled over the much bigger Tom Wilson with a check early in the game. (more...)
10 things to know about legal pot
- April 30, 2017
The poll results saw a five-point bump from last year's poll results in addition to being the highest figure recorded in almost four decades. More Americans than ever before have expressed support for the legalization of marijuana across the country, according to a Quinnipiac University national poll released Thursday . (more...)
- April 30, 2017
The poll results saw a five-point bump from last year's poll results in addition to being the highest figure recorded in almost four decades. More Americans than ever before have expressed support for the legalization of marijuana across the country, according to a Quinnipiac University national poll released Thursday . (more...)
More sackings in Turkey, dating shows banned
- April 30, 2017
The country has endured an attempted coup, followed by widespread purges and arrests, a longstanding militant Kurdish rebellion, ISIS terror attacks and insecurity generated by the Syrian civil war on its border. The expulsions - carried out in conjunction with media curbs - affected prison guards, clerks, academics, employees of the religious affairs directorate and 1,200 members of the armed forces including almost 600 officers. (more...)
- April 30, 2017
The country has endured an attempted coup, followed by widespread purges and arrests, a longstanding militant Kurdish rebellion, ISIS terror attacks and insecurity generated by the Syrian civil war on its border. The expulsions - carried out in conjunction with media curbs - affected prison guards, clerks, academics, employees of the religious affairs directorate and 1,200 members of the armed forces including almost 600 officers. (more...)
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