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US Defence Secretary slams 'barbaric enemy' Taliban
- May 01, 2017
The attacks, one of the deadliest on a military base in the country, happened on April 21 after Taliban militants barged into the camp and opened fire on the soldiers in the northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif. The raid underscores the Taliban's growing strength more than 15 years since they were ousted from power, and as they gear up ahead of the spring fighting season. (more...)
- May 01, 2017
The attacks, one of the deadliest on a military base in the country, happened on April 21 after Taliban militants barged into the camp and opened fire on the soldiers in the northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif. The raid underscores the Taliban's growing strength more than 15 years since they were ousted from power, and as they gear up ahead of the spring fighting season. (more...)
8 injured, gunman dead in San Diego shooting
- May 01, 2017
One man was taken to the hospital after he broke his arm running away. Authorities said the suspect, a white man identified as Peter Selis, shot four black women, two black men and one Latino man, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported. Police are still trying to determine a possible motive, said Zimmerman, who did not rule out the possibility that the attack was a hate crime. Police said they believe Selis and at least one of the party-goers lived at the apartment complex. (more...)
- May 01, 2017
One man was taken to the hospital after he broke his arm running away. Authorities said the suspect, a white man identified as Peter Selis, shot four black women, two black men and one Latino man, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported. Police are still trying to determine a possible motive, said Zimmerman, who did not rule out the possibility that the attack was a hate crime. Police said they believe Selis and at least one of the party-goers lived at the apartment complex. (more...)
Trump Says North Korea's Kim Is 'A Pretty Smart Cookie'
- May 01, 2017
Every year the Fair Trade Commission (FTC) announces a newly updated list of large business groups with assets of 10 trillion won (US$8.8 billion) or more to oversee their equity investments or inter-affiliate loan guarantees. It would mark the USS Carl Vinson's second operation in South Korean waters in less than two months amid heightened military tensions in Korea. "For too long, the worldwide community has been reactive in addressing North Korea". (more...)
- May 01, 2017
Every year the Fair Trade Commission (FTC) announces a newly updated list of large business groups with assets of 10 trillion won (US$8.8 billion) or more to oversee their equity investments or inter-affiliate loan guarantees. It would mark the USS Carl Vinson's second operation in South Korean waters in less than two months amid heightened military tensions in Korea. "For too long, the worldwide community has been reactive in addressing North Korea". (more...)
Immigrants, unions march in US for rights, against Trump
- May 01, 2017
Domestically, the administration is more aggressively deporting undocumented immigrants, with immigration arrests rising by a third in the first weeks of Trump's administration. Between January and March of this year, ICE conducted 54,936 removals of individuals illegally in the country. Holding them indefinitely for immigration agents to show up raises clear constitutional problems, she said. (more...)
- May 01, 2017
Domestically, the administration is more aggressively deporting undocumented immigrants, with immigration arrests rising by a third in the first weeks of Trump's administration. Between January and March of this year, ICE conducted 54,936 removals of individuals illegally in the country. Holding them indefinitely for immigration agents to show up raises clear constitutional problems, she said. (more...)
Israeli strike hits Hezbollah arms supply depot in Damascus
- May 01, 2017
SANA , the state-run Syrian news agency, said that Israel had carried out missile strikes on the airport, but it did not specify what had been hit. For the third time since 2013, Israeli missiles hit warehouses at Damascus International Airport, the Syrian capital, military sources said. (more...)
- May 01, 2017
SANA , the state-run Syrian news agency, said that Israel had carried out missile strikes on the airport, but it did not specify what had been hit. For the third time since 2013, Israeli missiles hit warehouses at Damascus International Airport, the Syrian capital, military sources said. (more...)
12 killed by storms and flooding in South and Midwest
- May 01, 2017
Search teams were going door to door Sunday after the tornadoes the day before flattened homes, uprooted trees and flipped several pickup trucks at a Dodge dealership in Canton . The massive storm system now impacting the United States is quite evident in GOES-16 imagery even when zoomed WAY out. In Dewitt, Arkansas, a person was killed after a tree fell onto a mobile home. (more...)
- May 01, 2017
Search teams were going door to door Sunday after the tornadoes the day before flattened homes, uprooted trees and flipped several pickup trucks at a Dodge dealership in Canton . The massive storm system now impacting the United States is quite evident in GOES-16 imagery even when zoomed WAY out. In Dewitt, Arkansas, a person was killed after a tree fell onto a mobile home. (more...)
Nawaz Sharif gets SC relief in Panama graft case
- May 01, 2017
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif along with Hassan and Hussain Nawaz would appear before the JIT. Justice Khosa said the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) had failed to probe the case properly but they would be part of the JIT. (more...)
- May 01, 2017
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif along with Hassan and Hussain Nawaz would appear before the JIT. Justice Khosa said the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) had failed to probe the case properly but they would be part of the JIT. (more...)
China boosts naval power with new aircraft carrier
- May 01, 2017
Chinese naval strategists see the carrier program not only as a means to protect their country's maritime interests, but also to have "naval power commensurate with China's global status, to impress both external and domestic audiences", said Michael Chase, an expert on the Chinese military at US think tank the RAND Corporation. (more...)
- May 01, 2017
Chinese naval strategists see the carrier program not only as a means to protect their country's maritime interests, but also to have "naval power commensurate with China's global status, to impress both external and domestic audiences", said Michael Chase, an expert on the Chinese military at US think tank the RAND Corporation. (more...)
Russian senator says Macron's Frexit idea is attempt to attract voters
- May 01, 2017
Some carried banners protesting both far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen and centrist Emmanuel Macron. Less than a week before Sunday's runoff, far-right leader Marine Le Pen and centrist Emmanuel Macron are holding separate rallies Monday. (more...)
- May 01, 2017
Some carried banners protesting both far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen and centrist Emmanuel Macron. Less than a week before Sunday's runoff, far-right leader Marine Le Pen and centrist Emmanuel Macron are holding separate rallies Monday. (more...)
Trump vows to back US dairy farmers in Canada trade spat
- May 01, 2017
And again, I want to also just mention, included in there is lumber - timber - and energy. U.S. President Donald Trump seems bound and determined to wipe the grin off the face of the Laughing Cow. Canada's dairy industry was less protectionist than its US counterpart, the ambassador said in the letter. Francois Dumontier, a spokesman for Les Producteurs de lait du Quebec, said imports of US milk products have increased since 1993 and now account for three-quarters of milk products in ... (more...)
- May 01, 2017
And again, I want to also just mention, included in there is lumber - timber - and energy. U.S. President Donald Trump seems bound and determined to wipe the grin off the face of the Laughing Cow. Canada's dairy industry was less protectionist than its US counterpart, the ambassador said in the letter. Francois Dumontier, a spokesman for Les Producteurs de lait du Quebec, said imports of US milk products have increased since 1993 and now account for three-quarters of milk products in ... (more...)
Dallas paramedic shot, taken to hospital for surgery
- May 01, 2017
The incident took place not for from Interstate 30. Police say the paramedic was taken to Baylor Hospital and is undergoing surgery. The wounded firefighter is now in surgery. One of the TV station's reporters on the scene said police have a home surrounded. The department requested a "citywide assist", meaning it asked for the help of any available officer. (more...)
- May 01, 2017
The incident took place not for from Interstate 30. Police say the paramedic was taken to Baylor Hospital and is undergoing surgery. The wounded firefighter is now in surgery. One of the TV station's reporters on the scene said police have a home surrounded. The department requested a "citywide assist", meaning it asked for the help of any available officer. (more...)
Corbyn says he won't take part in TV debates without PM
- May 01, 2017
Tony Blair today refused to say "hand on heart" that Jeremy Corbyn would be the best person to lead Britain. "The British people have the right to see a head-to-head debate between the only two people who could form the next government", he said . (more...)
- May 01, 2017
Tony Blair today refused to say "hand on heart" that Jeremy Corbyn would be the best person to lead Britain. "The British people have the right to see a head-to-head debate between the only two people who could form the next government", he said . (more...)
China pressuring North Korea on nuclear weapons
- May 01, 2017
In July 2016, Seoul and Washington reached an agreement to deploy THAAD in South Korea amid growing tensions with North Korea. "They [Beijing] strongly oppose the plans of deployment of the USA antimissile system THAAD, which have already started to realize", the Russian ambassador said. (more...)
- May 01, 2017
In July 2016, Seoul and Washington reached an agreement to deploy THAAD in South Korea amid growing tensions with North Korea. "They [Beijing] strongly oppose the plans of deployment of the USA antimissile system THAAD, which have already started to realize", the Russian ambassador said. (more...)
Trooper ambush killer sentenced to death in Pennsylvania
- May 01, 2017
A reporter for NBC affiliate WBRE of Wilkes-Barre said Frein showed no emotion after the verdict was read, and there was an audible "yes" from members of the state police in the courtroom. The jurors rejected his upbringing as a mitigating factor that would point them toward a sentence of life in prison without parole. Frein, 33, eluded capture for 48 days before USA marshals arrested him at an abandoned airplane hangar. (more...)
- May 01, 2017
A reporter for NBC affiliate WBRE of Wilkes-Barre said Frein showed no emotion after the verdict was read, and there was an audible "yes" from members of the state police in the courtroom. The jurors rejected his upbringing as a mitigating factor that would point them toward a sentence of life in prison without parole. Frein, 33, eluded capture for 48 days before USA marshals arrested him at an abandoned airplane hangar. (more...)
Rights group: Trump should seek accountability from Duterte
- May 01, 2017
On Saturday, the White House said Trump had invited Duterte in a "friendly" call in which the leaders discussed the Filipino president's fight against drugs and the two countries' alliance. The North Korea crisis was also raised. The president also looked forward to visiting the Philippines in November for two summits with other Asian nations, it added. (more...)
- May 01, 2017
On Saturday, the White House said Trump had invited Duterte in a "friendly" call in which the leaders discussed the Filipino president's fight against drugs and the two countries' alliance. The North Korea crisis was also raised. The president also looked forward to visiting the Philippines in November for two summits with other Asian nations, it added. (more...)
Pence says U.S. stands by ally Japan on North Korea problem
- May 01, 2017
Top of the agenda was a key component of South Korea's defenses against its northern neighbors' aggression - the THAAD missile interception system. So-called secondary sanctions on Chinese banks that do business with North Korea could also be in the offing, officials have said. (more...)
- May 01, 2017
Top of the agenda was a key component of South Korea's defenses against its northern neighbors' aggression - the THAAD missile interception system. So-called secondary sanctions on Chinese banks that do business with North Korea could also be in the offing, officials have said. (more...)
Dramatic late eagle from Kevin Kisner sends Zurich Classic to Monday play-off
- May 01, 2017
None of the players could hole their putt to secure a win with a birdie so the group went back to the 18th tee for a second time. "And Jonas is putting really good, chipping really good", Smith added of his Swedish partner, "so you always know he's going to get up and down for par, so just shooting the pins and it all came off today". (more...)
- May 01, 2017
None of the players could hole their putt to secure a win with a birdie so the group went back to the 18th tee for a second time. "And Jonas is putting really good, chipping really good", Smith added of his Swedish partner, "so you always know he's going to get up and down for par, so just shooting the pins and it all came off today". (more...)
Antiquities Act Gains Attention After Trump's Monuments Order
- May 01, 2017
Trump has ordered a preliminary report from the agency within 45 days. In New Mexico , Obama's designation of Rio Grande del Norte National Monument and Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument have preserved important lands while boosting the economy, Heinrich said , a story that has been repeated across the country. (more...)
- May 01, 2017
Trump has ordered a preliminary report from the agency within 45 days. In New Mexico , Obama's designation of Rio Grande del Norte National Monument and Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument have preserved important lands while boosting the economy, Heinrich said , a story that has been repeated across the country. (more...)
Trump 'ready to resolve North Korea issue one way or another'
- May 01, 2017
North Korea test-fired a ballistic missile on Saturday shortly after US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson warned that failure to curb Pyongyang's nuclear and ballistic missile programs could lead to "catastrophic consequences". South Korea's foreign minister is warning that if the worldwide community doesn't respond to North Korea's repeated provocations now, "we will only further feed the appetite of the trigger-happy regime in Pyongyang". (more...)
- May 01, 2017
North Korea test-fired a ballistic missile on Saturday shortly after US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson warned that failure to curb Pyongyang's nuclear and ballistic missile programs could lead to "catastrophic consequences". South Korea's foreign minister is warning that if the worldwide community doesn't respond to North Korea's repeated provocations now, "we will only further feed the appetite of the trigger-happy regime in Pyongyang". (more...)
Trump says China pressuring North Korea on missile, nukes
- May 01, 2017
North Korea has been "provocative all along", US Deputy National Security Adviser K.T. McFarland said when asked whether the missile test was provocative. It didn't immediately provide an estimate on how far the missile flew, but a US official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive matters, said it was likely a medium-range KN-17 ballistic missile. (more...)
- May 01, 2017
North Korea has been "provocative all along", US Deputy National Security Adviser K.T. McFarland said when asked whether the missile test was provocative. It didn't immediately provide an estimate on how far the missile flew, but a US official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive matters, said it was likely a medium-range KN-17 ballistic missile. (more...)
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