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India never a better investment destination than today: PM Modi
- May 01, 2017
On his part, Erdogan said, "His country will always be with India in its battle against terrorism... And terrorists will be drowned in the blood they shed". "We should not allow more casualties to occur (in Kashmir). By having a multilateral dialogue , (in which) we can be involved, we can seek ways to settle the issue once and for all". (more...)
- May 01, 2017
On his part, Erdogan said, "His country will always be with India in its battle against terrorism... And terrorists will be drowned in the blood they shed". "We should not allow more casualties to occur (in Kashmir). By having a multilateral dialogue , (in which) we can be involved, we can seek ways to settle the issue once and for all". (more...)
Far-right to rally in Berkeley after Coulter talk canceled
- May 01, 2017
The city of Berkeley and the university have seen "three high profile incidents of political violence in recent months", as The Two-Way reported . "I don't care if we have to use a bull horn and we're screaming from some random hillside in the middle of Berkeley", he said . (more...)
- May 01, 2017
The city of Berkeley and the university have seen "three high profile incidents of political violence in recent months", as The Two-Way reported . "I don't care if we have to use a bull horn and we're screaming from some random hillside in the middle of Berkeley", he said . (more...)
Federation Internationale de Football Association council member Sheikh al-Sabah denies wrongdoing but resigns
- May 01, 2017
Sheikh Ahmad has denied involvement in a bribery case in which former FIFA official Richard Lai admitted guilt last week, but released a statement saying he would withdraw from a May 8 election in Bahrain for the Asian FIFA council seat he now holds. (more...)
- May 01, 2017
Sheikh Ahmad has denied involvement in a bribery case in which former FIFA official Richard Lai admitted guilt last week, but released a statement saying he would withdraw from a May 8 election in Bahrain for the Asian FIFA council seat he now holds. (more...)
Lankan navy detain five Indian fishermen for poaching
- May 01, 2017
They were detained off the coast of Kankesanturai in the country's northern Jaffna peninsula, the navy said. Sri Lanka Navy arrests five Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters Mon, May 1, 2017, 04:55 pm SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka. (more...)
- May 01, 2017
They were detained off the coast of Kankesanturai in the country's northern Jaffna peninsula, the navy said. Sri Lanka Navy arrests five Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters Mon, May 1, 2017, 04:55 pm SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka. (more...)
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal Endorses Karen Handel For 6th District Runoff Election
- May 01, 2017
A 30-year-old political novice, Ossoff is running as the lone Democrat against a field of 17 Republicans for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives vacated when Trump named Tom Price to be secretary of health and human services. Most political analysts viewed Handel as the Republican frontrunner due to her experience as a Georgia Secretary of State and name recognition derived from her unsuccessful bid for governor in 2010. (more...)
- May 01, 2017
A 30-year-old political novice, Ossoff is running as the lone Democrat against a field of 17 Republicans for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives vacated when Trump named Tom Price to be secretary of health and human services. Most political analysts viewed Handel as the Republican frontrunner due to her experience as a Georgia Secretary of State and name recognition derived from her unsuccessful bid for governor in 2010. (more...)
Turkey demands US stop supporting Syrian Kurdish militants
- May 01, 2017
Erdogan said he would bring up the issue with U.S. President Donald Trump when the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation allies meet in Washington on May 16. The SDF retook Manbij from IS control, and Turkey said it won't allow the town to be under Kurdish control, threatening to move on it. In 48 hours of fighting, the Observatory said at least 87 insurgents from the warring sides were killed. (more...)
- May 01, 2017
Erdogan said he would bring up the issue with U.S. President Donald Trump when the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation allies meet in Washington on May 16. The SDF retook Manbij from IS control, and Turkey said it won't allow the town to be under Kurdish control, threatening to move on it. In 48 hours of fighting, the Observatory said at least 87 insurgents from the warring sides were killed. (more...)
Absent Glitter and Trump, Journalists Honor Press Freedom
- May 01, 2017
But, like a blood-thirsty mosquito on a sweltering night, it was the nagging, persistent thought that seemed to plague attendees throughout the event. Sadly, unless they meant former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, longtime civil rights activist Al Sharpton or legendary journalist Bob Woodward, they were nearly certainly disappointed. (more...)
- May 01, 2017
But, like a blood-thirsty mosquito on a sweltering night, it was the nagging, persistent thought that seemed to plague attendees throughout the event. Sadly, unless they meant former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, longtime civil rights activist Al Sharpton or legendary journalist Bob Woodward, they were nearly certainly disappointed. (more...)
Zinedine Zidane: France should 'avoid' a Marine Le Pen presidency
- May 01, 2017
David Rachline, Le Pen's campaign manager, denounced "a fake scandal" and said Jalkh had filed a formal complaint. "That is, everything Marine Le Pen wants to destroy", Macron declared. Steve Briois, mayor of Le Pen's flagship town Henin-Beaumont and another of the party's four vice presidents, will take his place, Aliot said. On Friday, Le Pen made a direct appeal to Melenchon voters with a video on her official Facebook page, stressing what they had in common. (more...)
- May 01, 2017
David Rachline, Le Pen's campaign manager, denounced "a fake scandal" and said Jalkh had filed a formal complaint. "That is, everything Marine Le Pen wants to destroy", Macron declared. Steve Briois, mayor of Le Pen's flagship town Henin-Beaumont and another of the party's four vice presidents, will take his place, Aliot said. On Friday, Le Pen made a direct appeal to Melenchon voters with a video on her official Facebook page, stressing what they had in common. (more...)
Magnitude-6.2 earthquake rattles corner of Canada, Alaska
- May 01, 2017
Geological Survey. "Incredible shaking felt in Whitehorse around 5:30 a.m. this morning", resident Jenni Beauregard said in an email to CBC. There are no reports of injuries or building damage in the remote region, and no tsunami warning was issued. (more...)
- May 01, 2017
Geological Survey. "Incredible shaking felt in Whitehorse around 5:30 a.m. this morning", resident Jenni Beauregard said in an email to CBC. There are no reports of injuries or building damage in the remote region, and no tsunami warning was issued. (more...)
Turkish military and US-backed forces in Syria exchange fire on border
- May 01, 2017
Erdoğan said it was a "source of sadness for us" that five or six Peshmerga forces were killed in the attack despite the warnings. Along with the 28 believed to have been killed in the Syrian strikes - a lot of them YPG fighters - six pro-Ankara Kurdish peshmerga fighters were also killed in northern Iraq on Tuesday, in what was apparently an accident. (more...)
- May 01, 2017
Erdoğan said it was a "source of sadness for us" that five or six Peshmerga forces were killed in the attack despite the warnings. Along with the 28 believed to have been killed in the Syrian strikes - a lot of them YPG fighters - six pro-Ankara Kurdish peshmerga fighters were also killed in northern Iraq on Tuesday, in what was apparently an accident. (more...)
Manchester City held to a 2-2 draw by Middlesbrough
- May 01, 2017
Gaston Ramirez is available again after serving his one-match ban for his dismissal against Bournemouth. The forward is back after 10 weeks out with a foot injury. In his absence, Boro will attempt to close the six-point gap that now separates them from safety - the gap will increase to nine if Hull City win at Southampton this afternoon - when they entertain a Manchester City side equally desperate for points as they look to cement a Champions League place. (more...)
- May 01, 2017
Gaston Ramirez is available again after serving his one-match ban for his dismissal against Bournemouth. The forward is back after 10 weeks out with a foot injury. In his absence, Boro will attempt to close the six-point gap that now separates them from safety - the gap will increase to nine if Hull City win at Southampton this afternoon - when they entertain a Manchester City side equally desperate for points as they look to cement a Champions League place. (more...)
Trump on North Korea: We are Prepared to 'Defend Ourselves'
- May 01, 2017
South Korea's Yonhap news agency said the exercise involved 300 to 400 artillery pieces, but an official from Seoul's Defense Ministry couldn't confirm such details. There have been occasions in the past when political tensions have reached crisis point - most recently in April 2013 - but Trump's firm rhetoric on North Korea in recent weeks is unusual for a United States leader. (more...)
- May 01, 2017
South Korea's Yonhap news agency said the exercise involved 300 to 400 artillery pieces, but an official from Seoul's Defense Ministry couldn't confirm such details. There have been occasions in the past when political tensions have reached crisis point - most recently in April 2013 - but Trump's firm rhetoric on North Korea in recent weeks is unusual for a United States leader. (more...)
Rival marches in Venezuela to oppose, back government
- May 01, 2017
Thousands of protesters shut down the capital city's main highway to express their disapproval with the administration of President Nicolas Maduro. Maduro said this was the 37th raise since the Bolivarian Revolution was launched by former President Hugo Chavez, the 15th time since he became president, and the third this year. (more...)
- May 01, 2017
Thousands of protesters shut down the capital city's main highway to express their disapproval with the administration of President Nicolas Maduro. Maduro said this was the 37th raise since the Bolivarian Revolution was launched by former President Hugo Chavez, the 15th time since he became president, and the third this year. (more...)
Indonesia, Philippines boost links, to launch sea patrols
- May 01, 2017
He, however, could not confirm whether it was discussed when the two leaders held a one-on-one meeting. The Indonesian head of state is on a state visit to the Philippines and he is, at the same time , attending the Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) Leaders' Summit on Saturday at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City. (more...)
- May 01, 2017
He, however, could not confirm whether it was discussed when the two leaders held a one-on-one meeting. The Indonesian head of state is on a state visit to the Philippines and he is, at the same time , attending the Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) Leaders' Summit on Saturday at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City. (more...)
Trump says he's had tougher gig than presidency
- May 01, 2017
If the president and congressional Republicans are working on making changes to the healthcare bill to ensure pre-existing conditions coverage, it will likely pick up more support among moderate Republicans who have expressed concerns about the legislation as it now stands. (more...)
- May 01, 2017
If the president and congressional Republicans are working on making changes to the healthcare bill to ensure pre-existing conditions coverage, it will likely pick up more support among moderate Republicans who have expressed concerns about the legislation as it now stands. (more...)
Arkansas overcomes legal hurdles, carries out execution
- May 01, 2017
Arkansas has executed an inmate for the first time in almost a dozen years as part of its plan to execute several inmates before a drug expires April 30, despite court rulings that have already spared three men. He is the first inmate Arkansas has executed since 2005. On Thursday, after the judge's written order was filed, Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge , R filed an appeal with the Arkansas Supreme Court seeking to have it stayed. (more...)
- May 01, 2017
Arkansas has executed an inmate for the first time in almost a dozen years as part of its plan to execute several inmates before a drug expires April 30, despite court rulings that have already spared three men. He is the first inmate Arkansas has executed since 2005. On Thursday, after the judge's written order was filed, Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge , R filed an appeal with the Arkansas Supreme Court seeking to have it stayed. (more...)
Minister hints Israel behind strike on Syria airport
- May 01, 2017
But an Israeli government minister said "the incident in Syria" fits Israel's policy of trying to stop weapons from being shipped from Syria to Hezbollah in Lebanon. Reuters reported that it was not clear whether the target came down in Israeli or Syrian territory. Israeli media said residents in the northern town of Safed reported seeing two missiles being launched and of explosions occurring afterward. (more...)
- May 01, 2017
But an Israeli government minister said "the incident in Syria" fits Israel's policy of trying to stop weapons from being shipped from Syria to Hezbollah in Lebanon. Reuters reported that it was not clear whether the target came down in Israeli or Syrian territory. Israeli media said residents in the northern town of Safed reported seeing two missiles being launched and of explosions occurring afterward. (more...)
Ding fights back in snooker semi-final thriller with Selby
- May 01, 2017
But few in the Far East would have enjoyed the sight of Selby taking six of the eight frames before lunch. "He did not play well either and I think I dragged him down". "I made sure I didn't rush anything even though the adrenaline was pumping". The last time there was a final involving multiple world champions was as far back as 1966 when John Pulman beat Fred Davis in a challenge match at St. (more...)
- May 01, 2017
But few in the Far East would have enjoyed the sight of Selby taking six of the eight frames before lunch. "He did not play well either and I think I dragged him down". "I made sure I didn't rush anything even though the adrenaline was pumping". The last time there was a final involving multiple world champions was as far back as 1966 when John Pulman beat Fred Davis in a challenge match at St. (more...)
Dead, Dozens Hurt After Tornadoes Hit Texas, South
- May 01, 2017
Four tornadoes touched down in Eustace, Caney City and Canton, Texas, Saturday afternoon and evening, killing four people the National Weather Service and police authorities said . Millions have been under flash flood watches and warnings as the storm moves over the southwest and Midwest states since Friday. The agency did not provide further details, but the Cleborne County Sheriff's Office said on its Facebook page that Fire Chief Doug Deckard died "in a tragic accident" while checking an ... (more...)
- May 01, 2017
Four tornadoes touched down in Eustace, Caney City and Canton, Texas, Saturday afternoon and evening, killing four people the National Weather Service and police authorities said . Millions have been under flash flood watches and warnings as the storm moves over the southwest and Midwest states since Friday. The agency did not provide further details, but the Cleborne County Sheriff's Office said on its Facebook page that Fire Chief Doug Deckard died "in a tragic accident" while checking an ... (more...)
Guterres condemned repeated ballistic missile test by North Korea in strongest terms
- May 01, 2017
The statement reminded that Beijing and Tokyo this year celebrate the 45th anniversary of normalization of diplomatic relations as well as 40 years since the conclusion of the bilateral agreement on peace and friendship. Positions of Russian Federation and China on the North Korean nuclear issue almost coincide, Denisov said. However, the council was not able to agree on a common solution, the ministry added. (more...)
- May 01, 2017
The statement reminded that Beijing and Tokyo this year celebrate the 45th anniversary of normalization of diplomatic relations as well as 40 years since the conclusion of the bilateral agreement on peace and friendship. Positions of Russian Federation and China on the North Korean nuclear issue almost coincide, Denisov said. However, the council was not able to agree on a common solution, the ministry added. (more...)
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