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Ag producers lose with pull-out from trade alliance
- May 01, 2017
Word of an executive order to terminate NAFTA angered agricultural groups. NAFTA is an agreement signed by Canada , Mexico and the USA to create a trilateral trade bloc in North America. "And I said, I will hold on the termination; let's see if we can make it a fair deal". It say in part, "Especially as farmers and ranchers face low-commodity prices, US trade policy should be focused on expanding exports to those neighboring countries by reducing non-tariff barriers, enforcing the ... (more...)
- May 01, 2017
Word of an executive order to terminate NAFTA angered agricultural groups. NAFTA is an agreement signed by Canada , Mexico and the USA to create a trilateral trade bloc in North America. "And I said, I will hold on the termination; let's see if we can make it a fair deal". It say in part, "Especially as farmers and ranchers face low-commodity prices, US trade policy should be focused on expanding exports to those neighboring countries by reducing non-tariff barriers, enforcing the ... (more...)
France PM warns Le Pen against 'exploiting' Paris tragedy
- May 01, 2017
A French interior ministry spokesman confirmed today that a manhunt was underway for a second individual, based on information from Belgian security services. In April 2001, while driving a stolen vehicle, he fired on and wounded two men who had chased him, one of them a plain clothes police officer. On Thursday evening, Cheurfi with an automatic riffle shot dead a policeman and severely wounded two others before being killed. (more...)
- May 01, 2017
A French interior ministry spokesman confirmed today that a manhunt was underway for a second individual, based on information from Belgian security services. In April 2001, while driving a stolen vehicle, he fired on and wounded two men who had chased him, one of them a plain clothes police officer. On Thursday evening, Cheurfi with an automatic riffle shot dead a policeman and severely wounded two others before being killed. (more...)
The economy grew 0.7 percent in Trump's first quarter, federal data show
- May 01, 2017
That suggests the mostly weather-induced sharp slowdown in consumer spending is probably temporary. The Federal Reserve, in fact, has begun raising interest rates to ensure that the tight job market doesn't trigger high inflation pressures. (more...)
- May 01, 2017
That suggests the mostly weather-induced sharp slowdown in consumer spending is probably temporary. The Federal Reserve, in fact, has begun raising interest rates to ensure that the tight job market doesn't trigger high inflation pressures. (more...)
Hard to like Donald Trump's tax plan so far
- May 01, 2017
We'll have more on Trump's tax plan after headlines with James Henry of the Tax Justice Network. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin made similar comments yesterday at the White House. But at what income levels they would hit is still anyone's guess. It also omits much of the work that Ryan and other Republicans have done to craft a comprehensive plan. (more...)
- May 01, 2017
We'll have more on Trump's tax plan after headlines with James Henry of the Tax Justice Network. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin made similar comments yesterday at the White House. But at what income levels they would hit is still anyone's guess. It also omits much of the work that Ryan and other Republicans have done to craft a comprehensive plan. (more...)
Support to legalize marijuana hits all-time high
- May 01, 2017
Marijuana advocates across the country held events to observe the annual 4/20 quasi-holiday. A majority of voters in CT supported legalizing small amounts of marijuana for personal use the last time Quinnipiac asked the question in the state, but legalization bills have consistently stalled in the legislature and Gov. (more...)
- May 01, 2017
Marijuana advocates across the country held events to observe the annual 4/20 quasi-holiday. A majority of voters in CT supported legalizing small amounts of marijuana for personal use the last time Quinnipiac asked the question in the state, but legalization bills have consistently stalled in the legislature and Gov. (more...)
Afghan Taliban: Our spring offensive will be more than military
- May 01, 2017
US officials say intelligence suggests Islamic State is based overwhelmingly in Nangarhar and neighboring Kunar province.Estimates of its strength in Afghanistan vary. At least 135 Afghan soldiers were killed according to official figures although the actual death toll is believed to be much higher. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid announced the launch of the offensive in an email statement boasting about Taliban's control over more than half of the country, quoting a report issued by ... (more...)
- May 01, 2017
US officials say intelligence suggests Islamic State is based overwhelmingly in Nangarhar and neighboring Kunar province.Estimates of its strength in Afghanistan vary. At least 135 Afghan soldiers were killed according to official figures although the actual death toll is believed to be much higher. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid announced the launch of the offensive in an email statement boasting about Taliban's control over more than half of the country, quoting a report issued by ... (more...)
Swimmer injured in shark attack at Southern California beach
- May 01, 2017
Camp Pendleton spokesperson Sgt. Asia Sorenson reported that the victim was airlifted from San Onofre by Mercy Air-5 to Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla . She loves the ocean and chose to join her boyfriend in the water when she was bitten by a shark. "I heard "shark" and just started running out to help", said San Clemente's Hunter Robinson, who was on the beach with a group of friends getting ready to go surf when the incident occurred. (more...)
- May 01, 2017
Camp Pendleton spokesperson Sgt. Asia Sorenson reported that the victim was airlifted from San Onofre by Mercy Air-5 to Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla . She loves the ocean and chose to join her boyfriend in the water when she was bitten by a shark. "I heard "shark" and just started running out to help", said San Clemente's Hunter Robinson, who was on the beach with a group of friends getting ready to go surf when the incident occurred. (more...)
General transportation strike brings much of Brazil to halt
- May 01, 2017
However, Temer's center-right government says reforms are needed to save Latin America's biggest economy from further damage after more than two years of deep recession. In the midst of the Sao Paulo clashes, Miguel Leme, a 47-year-old teacher, said protesters wanted to make clear that the proposed reforms amounted to an "attack. (more...)
- May 01, 2017
However, Temer's center-right government says reforms are needed to save Latin America's biggest economy from further damage after more than two years of deep recession. In the midst of the Sao Paulo clashes, Miguel Leme, a 47-year-old teacher, said protesters wanted to make clear that the proposed reforms amounted to an "attack. (more...)
Meerut: Retd. Colonel's residence raided, cash, weapons recovered
- May 01, 2017
Devendra's neighbours said they knew the former army officer for many years and "he wouldn't do anything illegal". Initially, Prashant's family members told the officials that the cartridges were given to him by the government for practise but were unable to produce the licence. (more...)
- May 01, 2017
Devendra's neighbours said they knew the former army officer for many years and "he wouldn't do anything illegal". Initially, Prashant's family members told the officials that the cartridges were given to him by the government for practise but were unable to produce the licence. (more...)
Syrian official threatens to respond to alleged Israeli strike
- May 01, 2017
Since April 2016, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is outspoken on Israel's policy to disrupt Iranian weapon supplied to Hezbollah in Syria . "I can confirm that the incident in Syria is completely compatible with the Israeli policy of operating to prevent the smuggling advanced weaponry from Syria to Hezbollah in Lebanon by Iran", Katz said in response to a question on the incident. (more...)
- May 01, 2017
Since April 2016, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is outspoken on Israel's policy to disrupt Iranian weapon supplied to Hezbollah in Syria . "I can confirm that the incident in Syria is completely compatible with the Israeli policy of operating to prevent the smuggling advanced weaponry from Syria to Hezbollah in Lebanon by Iran", Katz said in response to a question on the incident. (more...)
Justice Needed for North Korea's Countless Victims
- May 01, 2017
Tensions on the Korean peninsula have been running sky-high for weeks, with signs that the North might be preparing a long-range missile launch or a sixth nuclear test - and with Washington refusing to rule out a military strike in response. (more...)
- May 01, 2017
Tensions on the Korean peninsula have been running sky-high for weeks, with signs that the North might be preparing a long-range missile launch or a sixth nuclear test - and with Washington refusing to rule out a military strike in response. (more...)
Turkish army, Kurdish militia exchange fire across Syria border
- May 01, 2017
Turkey classifies the YPG as terrorists , while the USA sees it as one of the most effective allies against Islamic State and has deployed special forces to work alongside the group. "The YPG forces targeted a tank belonging to the Turkish army that was trying to enter the territory of Rojava", he added. Cavusoglu said Ankara had "a legitimate right" to carry out such strikes because of threats against Turkey , urging its allies to support the efforts. (more...)
- May 01, 2017
Turkey classifies the YPG as terrorists , while the USA sees it as one of the most effective allies against Islamic State and has deployed special forces to work alongside the group. "The YPG forces targeted a tank belonging to the Turkish army that was trying to enter the territory of Rojava", he added. Cavusoglu said Ankara had "a legitimate right" to carry out such strikes because of threats against Turkey , urging its allies to support the efforts. (more...)
Missouri governor to pay fee for using nonprofit donor list
- May 01, 2017
Geological Survey. The state expects major new flooding in the Meramec, Gasconade, and MS rivers. "Parts of the Meramec, Gasconade and Mississippi Rivers are likely to flood higher than we've ever seen in Missouri's recorded history", says Greitens. (more...)
- May 01, 2017
Geological Survey. The state expects major new flooding in the Meramec, Gasconade, and MS rivers. "Parts of the Meramec, Gasconade and Mississippi Rivers are likely to flood higher than we've ever seen in Missouri's recorded history", says Greitens. (more...)
USA executions: New troubles could resonate in upcoming case
- May 01, 2017
Williams' lawyers asked a federal judge to order officials to preserve all physical evidence related to the inmate's body. In June, the full 6th U.S. The bishop said the timing for the executions "was not set by the demands of justice, but by the arbitrary politics of punishment", referring to the state's supply of midazolam. (more...)
- May 01, 2017
Williams' lawyers asked a federal judge to order officials to preserve all physical evidence related to the inmate's body. In June, the full 6th U.S. The bishop said the timing for the executions "was not set by the demands of justice, but by the arbitrary politics of punishment", referring to the state's supply of midazolam. (more...)
Britain could help America bomb Syria without MPs' approval, Boris Johnson suggests
- May 01, 2017
Boris Johnson's attempt to paint Jeremy Corbyn as "meandering and nonsensical" has been thwarted by a trio of interviews in which he was largely. meandering and nonsensical. He said rushing into supporting action in Syria by Mr Trump risked "undermining worldwide law" and had the potential to "create instability on a global scale". (more...)
- May 01, 2017
Boris Johnson's attempt to paint Jeremy Corbyn as "meandering and nonsensical" has been thwarted by a trio of interviews in which he was largely. meandering and nonsensical. He said rushing into supporting action in Syria by Mr Trump risked "undermining worldwide law" and had the potential to "create instability on a global scale". (more...)
I'll pay "more" under his own tax plan
- May 01, 2017
They claim benefits for the middle class are thrown in to obfuscate the administration's true motives. Under the proposal, individual tax brackets would be reduced from seven to three , taxed at rates of 35%, 25% and 10%. He says the economy will grow so much after tax cuts that it will fully offset any lost tax revenues. Gov. Matt Bevin said he wants state lawmakers to return to Frankfort this year for a special legislative session to discuss tax and pension changes . (more...)
- May 01, 2017
They claim benefits for the middle class are thrown in to obfuscate the administration's true motives. Under the proposal, individual tax brackets would be reduced from seven to three , taxed at rates of 35%, 25% and 10%. He says the economy will grow so much after tax cuts that it will fully offset any lost tax revenues. Gov. Matt Bevin said he wants state lawmakers to return to Frankfort this year for a special legislative session to discuss tax and pension changes . (more...)
South Korea media warn of 'Trump risk' to alliance
- May 01, 2017
In a telephone call yesterday, Trump's national security adviser, H. R. McMaster, reassured his South Korean counterpart Kim Kwan-jin that the USA alliance with South Korea was its top priority in the Asia-Pacific region, the South Korean presidential office said. (more...)
- May 01, 2017
In a telephone call yesterday, Trump's national security adviser, H. R. McMaster, reassured his South Korean counterpart Kim Kwan-jin that the USA alliance with South Korea was its top priority in the Asia-Pacific region, the South Korean presidential office said. (more...)
Delhi has given decisive mandate against politics of ego: BJP
- May 01, 2017
He said the Politial Affairs Committee of the party was told about it but the decision must have been taken in Kejriwal's meeting with legislators earlier in the day. Now that we have lost, we (senior leaders) need to take responsibility for it and not blame the workers or EVMs ", Vishwas said, adding that better communication and seat distribution could have helped the party fare better in the MCD polls. (more...)
- May 01, 2017
He said the Politial Affairs Committee of the party was told about it but the decision must have been taken in Kejriwal's meeting with legislators earlier in the day. Now that we have lost, we (senior leaders) need to take responsibility for it and not blame the workers or EVMs ", Vishwas said, adding that better communication and seat distribution could have helped the party fare better in the MCD polls. (more...)
Australia Introduces 'Values' Test for Citizenship
- May 01, 2017
Among other steps, the action will bring a review of the USA work visa program. The current 4-year work visa program, 457 visa program [materials], which allows workers from overseas to live in Australia with their immediate family, will be abolished [BBC report] and will be replaced by two temporary visas that carry additional obstacles. (more...)
- May 01, 2017
Among other steps, the action will bring a review of the USA work visa program. The current 4-year work visa program, 457 visa program [materials], which allows workers from overseas to live in Australia with their immediate family, will be abolished [BBC report] and will be replaced by two temporary visas that carry additional obstacles. (more...)
Almost 500000 Civilians Displaced in Six Months of Mosul Campaign
- May 01, 2017
After Daesh took over the city of Mosul, many Sudanese migrants suffered under the terror group. An Iraqi command spokesman said Sunday that Western Mosul's Old City district, a strategic ISIS militants' bastion, has become entirely encircled by Iraqi government forces. (more...)
- May 01, 2017
After Daesh took over the city of Mosul, many Sudanese migrants suffered under the terror group. An Iraqi command spokesman said Sunday that Western Mosul's Old City district, a strategic ISIS militants' bastion, has become entirely encircled by Iraqi government forces. (more...)
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