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Southeast Asian leaders wrestle over China at summit
- May 06, 2017
The statement released on Sunday only said that "concerns expressed by some leaders over recent developments in the area" were taken into consideration. Duterte also excluded the tribunal ruling from the ASEAN summit agenda, believing it is just an issue between the Philippines and China. "The actions of [North Korea] have resulted in an escalation of tensions that can affect peace and stability in the entire region", the statement said. (more...)
- May 06, 2017
The statement released on Sunday only said that "concerns expressed by some leaders over recent developments in the area" were taken into consideration. Duterte also excluded the tribunal ruling from the ASEAN summit agenda, believing it is just an issue between the Philippines and China. "The actions of [North Korea] have resulted in an escalation of tensions that can affect peace and stability in the entire region", the statement said. (more...)
Killed In Jeep Accident At Massachusetts Auto Auction
- May 06, 2017
A man and two women died at the scene. "All evidence and information at this time suggests an accidental cause", the Massachusetts State Police tweeted. "[It] traveled through the inside of the building at a high rate of speed and ultimately crashed into a cinder block wall". The victims were standing in both the red and blue lanes, she said. (more...)
- May 06, 2017
A man and two women died at the scene. "All evidence and information at this time suggests an accidental cause", the Massachusetts State Police tweeted. "[It] traveled through the inside of the building at a high rate of speed and ultimately crashed into a cinder block wall". The victims were standing in both the red and blue lanes, she said. (more...)
Hundreds attend Peace Officer Memorial Service
- May 06, 2017
Law Enforcement officers around Nevada kicked off the the Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Run in Las Vegas on April 26. A ceremony was held Thursday honoring five Ohio officers, including two from Central Ohio, who died previous year in the line of duty. (more...)
- May 06, 2017
Law Enforcement officers around Nevada kicked off the the Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Run in Las Vegas on April 26. A ceremony was held Thursday honoring five Ohio officers, including two from Central Ohio, who died previous year in the line of duty. (more...)
Le Pen tells AP she 'changed everything'
- May 06, 2017
Religious leaders are supposed to remain politically neutral, especially in officially secularist France, and many preachers respect this rule or cite it to avoid stirring up disputes in their congregations. Such comparisons are of course flawed (Le Pen and Trump disagree on a number of issues; Macron had a hard time mobilizing even his core voters), but it is a surprising side note in a rather US -skeptical nation. (more...)
- May 06, 2017
Religious leaders are supposed to remain politically neutral, especially in officially secularist France, and many preachers respect this rule or cite it to avoid stirring up disputes in their congregations. Such comparisons are of course flawed (Le Pen and Trump disagree on a number of issues; Macron had a hard time mobilizing even his core voters), but it is a surprising side note in a rather US -skeptical nation. (more...)
Baahubali 2: The Conclusion Grosses 925 Crores At The Worldwide Box Office
- May 06, 2017
The film has surpassed the biggest Hindi blockbusters of the decade including Salman Khan-Anushka Sharma's film, Sultan, which had earned Rs 208.99 crore in its first week. Baahubali: The Conclusion ends with Mahendra Baahubali becoming the king after he kills Bhallal Deva. " Baahubali: The Conclusion " is now playing in 3 different languages -Telugu, Tamil and Hindi in the U.S. (more...)
- May 06, 2017
The film has surpassed the biggest Hindi blockbusters of the decade including Salman Khan-Anushka Sharma's film, Sultan, which had earned Rs 208.99 crore in its first week. Baahubali: The Conclusion ends with Mahendra Baahubali becoming the king after he kills Bhallal Deva. " Baahubali: The Conclusion " is now playing in 3 different languages -Telugu, Tamil and Hindi in the U.S. (more...)
Mike Pence: WH Still Giving 'Serious Consideration' to Jerusalem Embassy Move
- May 06, 2017
It particularly criticised Israel's annexation of east Jerusalem after occupying it in 1967, a move never recognised by the global community. The resolution , passed on Tuesday at the UN's Paris headquarters by 22 votes to 10 with 23 abstentions, denounced actions taken by "Israel, the occupying power... (more...)
- May 06, 2017
It particularly criticised Israel's annexation of east Jerusalem after occupying it in 1967, a move never recognised by the global community. The resolution , passed on Tuesday at the UN's Paris headquarters by 22 votes to 10 with 23 abstentions, denounced actions taken by "Israel, the occupying power... (more...)
Queen Elizabeth's Husband Prince Philip Announces Retirement From Public Engagements
- May 06, 2017
He walked with his head held high, despite his self-deprecating claim. Buckingham Palace declined to comment on the situation. "The big takeaway is there was no indication that this was a farewell", Oyer said. "It's something to aim for". The palace released a statement on their social media saying the Queen has given her husband her "full support" in this decision. (more...)
- May 06, 2017
He walked with his head held high, despite his self-deprecating claim. Buckingham Palace declined to comment on the situation. "The big takeaway is there was no indication that this was a farewell", Oyer said. "It's something to aim for". The palace released a statement on their social media saying the Queen has given her husband her "full support" in this decision. (more...)
And justice for all: A guilty plea for a cop's rash shooting
- May 06, 2017
Slager's plea deal Tuesday with federal and SC prosecutors closes both cases against him in the fatal shooting of Walter Scott. Other killings of black men by white officers had raised alarm, but the grainy video captured Scott's death clearly enough for many more people outside African-American communities to accept the complaints fueling the Black Lives Matter movement. (more...)
- May 06, 2017
Slager's plea deal Tuesday with federal and SC prosecutors closes both cases against him in the fatal shooting of Walter Scott. Other killings of black men by white officers had raised alarm, but the grainy video captured Scott's death clearly enough for many more people outside African-American communities to accept the complaints fueling the Black Lives Matter movement. (more...)
Philippines' Duterte gives China free pass over sea row
- May 06, 2017
ASEAN members Vietnam, #Malaysia and #Brunei also claim parts of the sea, but #China insists it has sovereign rights over almost all of it. Chinese officials pressed for words that might allude to last year's worldwide arbitration ruling to be kept out of the statement, the diplomats said, particularly the term "full respect for legal and diplomatic processes". (more...)
- May 06, 2017
ASEAN members Vietnam, #Malaysia and #Brunei also claim parts of the sea, but #China insists it has sovereign rights over almost all of it. Chinese officials pressed for words that might allude to last year's worldwide arbitration ruling to be kept out of the statement, the diplomats said, particularly the term "full respect for legal and diplomatic processes". (more...)
Comey defends Clinton choice; says he had limited options
- May 06, 2017
Comey on October 28. I think there was a moment after the election where so many of us stopped after looking at the polls and buildup and went, 'What did we miss?' In some ways, I think she might still be missing some of it. On Tuesday she appeared at the Women for Women International Luncheon in New York City where she opened up about writing a new book, which is scheduled to be released in the fall. (more...)
- May 06, 2017
Comey on October 28. I think there was a moment after the election where so many of us stopped after looking at the polls and buildup and went, 'What did we miss?' In some ways, I think she might still be missing some of it. On Tuesday she appeared at the Women for Women International Luncheon in New York City where she opened up about writing a new book, which is scheduled to be released in the fall. (more...)
Donald Trump is historically unpopular as he reaches the 100-day mark
- May 06, 2017
Aside from his unwavering penchant for morning tweetstorms, often influenced by the ebb and flow of headlines on Fox News, Trump has changed. Others even go so far as to say Trump's proclivity to alleviate bad press by pointing the finger is a practice he's employed for years. (more...)
- May 06, 2017
Aside from his unwavering penchant for morning tweetstorms, often influenced by the ebb and flow of headlines on Fox News, Trump has changed. Others even go so far as to say Trump's proclivity to alleviate bad press by pointing the finger is a practice he's employed for years. (more...)
Government-wide spending bill headed for a House vote
- May 06, 2017
The vote , which a House Republican aide said was due this afternoon, was expected to be close. Mr. Trump's tweets came after media reports saying Democrats were the winners in the negotiations to keep the government open, which resulted in a five-month deal that would run to the end of the current fiscal year. (more...)
- May 06, 2017
The vote , which a House Republican aide said was due this afternoon, was expected to be close. Mr. Trump's tweets came after media reports saying Democrats were the winners in the negotiations to keep the government open, which resulted in a five-month deal that would run to the end of the current fiscal year. (more...)
Local polls boost May five weeks before UK general election
- May 06, 2017
Liberal Democrats described early results as "patchy", with the party losing 41 seats and failing to make progress in their targets of Cardiff, Somerset and Gloucestershire. Even more importantly, the outcome of yesterday's vote shows that the voters Labour lost to Ukip are now flocking to the Tories rather than returning to Labour , a shift that could have a "significant impact" on the general election, Thrasher writes. (more...)
- May 06, 2017
Liberal Democrats described early results as "patchy", with the party losing 41 seats and failing to make progress in their targets of Cardiff, Somerset and Gloucestershire. Even more importantly, the outcome of yesterday's vote shows that the voters Labour lost to Ukip are now flocking to the Tories rather than returning to Labour , a shift that could have a "significant impact" on the general election, Thrasher writes. (more...)
As Trump Nears First 100 Days, Democrats Ramp up Opposition
- May 06, 2017
PresidentDonald Trumpon Thursday accused Iran of "not living up to the spirit" of the nuclear deal. On its face, a new poll indicates millennials deeply disapprove of President Donald Trump. Likewise, only 20 percent trust Congress, 16 percent trust the media, and 12 percent trust Wall Street. He described the conversation with Chinese president Mr. (more...)
- May 06, 2017
PresidentDonald Trumpon Thursday accused Iran of "not living up to the spirit" of the nuclear deal. On its face, a new poll indicates millennials deeply disapprove of President Donald Trump. Likewise, only 20 percent trust Congress, 16 percent trust the media, and 12 percent trust Wall Street. He described the conversation with Chinese president Mr. (more...)
UK Conservatives gain in local election; Labour, UKIP sink
- May 06, 2017
But he added that the opposition typically performs better in local elections: "So none of that augurs well for the Labour Party". "Generally parties do better locally than those in power, but the local election is normally a good indication of how people will vote - for example; Labour in 1983 did really well locally - but lost at the General Election - it was a complete whitewash". (more...)
- May 06, 2017
But he added that the opposition typically performs better in local elections: "So none of that augurs well for the Labour Party". "Generally parties do better locally than those in power, but the local election is normally a good indication of how people will vote - for example; Labour in 1983 did really well locally - but lost at the General Election - it was a complete whitewash". (more...)
Murder warrant issued for Texas officer accused of fatally shooting teen
- May 06, 2017
Records show that a white Texas police officer who was sacked for fatally shooting a black teenager was briefly suspended in 2013 following a complaint about his conduct while serving as a witness in a drunk-driving case. A statement from Dalworthington Gardens officials late Wednesday included some details of that and previous intermittent employment as a dispatcher and public works employee between 1999 and 2004. (more...)
- May 06, 2017
Records show that a white Texas police officer who was sacked for fatally shooting a black teenager was briefly suspended in 2013 following a complaint about his conduct while serving as a witness in a drunk-driving case. A statement from Dalworthington Gardens officials late Wednesday included some details of that and previous intermittent employment as a dispatcher and public works employee between 1999 and 2004. (more...)
House Republicans repeal Obamacare, hurdles await in US Senate
- May 06, 2017
The AHCA faces a much tougher road in the Senate , and if it dies there some of those vulnerable GOP members may have taken what ends up being a futile vote. And that was in a chamber Republicans control 238-193. The President congratulated and thanked House Speaker Paul Ryan and praised House Republicans for coming together. (more...)
- May 06, 2017
The AHCA faces a much tougher road in the Senate , and if it dies there some of those vulnerable GOP members may have taken what ends up being a futile vote. And that was in a chamber Republicans control 238-193. The President congratulated and thanked House Speaker Paul Ryan and praised House Republicans for coming together. (more...)
Malaysia detains a third Turkish national citing security fears
- May 06, 2017
Ozcelik's arrest comes after the arrests of global school head Turgay Karaman and businessman Ihsan Aslan on Tuesday. "We have our own country's laws", he said. "Suheyl and the other man were not arrested, but they can not be contacted at the moment", Muhammad Faizal said. On May 3, Malaysia's inspector general of police, Khalid Abu Bakar, tweeted that police were holding the men on suspicion of national security offenses under article 130 of Malaysia's penal code, relating to harboring or ... (more...)
- May 06, 2017
Ozcelik's arrest comes after the arrests of global school head Turgay Karaman and businessman Ihsan Aslan on Tuesday. "We have our own country's laws", he said. "Suheyl and the other man were not arrested, but they can not be contacted at the moment", Muhammad Faizal said. On May 3, Malaysia's inspector general of police, Khalid Abu Bakar, tweeted that police were holding the men on suspicion of national security offenses under article 130 of Malaysia's penal code, relating to harboring or ... (more...)
Trump Signs $1T Government Spending Bill
- May 06, 2017
Donald Trump turned his first trip home as president into a victory lap on Thursday, returning to the city that has largely opposed him while celebrating House passage of legislation undoing much his predecessor's health law. The bill was approved months after the 1 October deadline to pass government funding for the fiscal year. But the White House said his objection should not be seen as a shift in policy, but as a statement of his view that the provision could conflict with his ... (more...)
- May 06, 2017
Donald Trump turned his first trip home as president into a victory lap on Thursday, returning to the city that has largely opposed him while celebrating House passage of legislation undoing much his predecessor's health law. The bill was approved months after the 1 October deadline to pass government funding for the fiscal year. But the White House said his objection should not be seen as a shift in policy, but as a statement of his view that the provision could conflict with his ... (more...)
US Treasury Secretary Mnuchin: Working With Congress On Joint Tax Plan
- May 06, 2017
At an April 4 hearing, the head of a US trucking company told a Senate panel it's time to raise the federal fuel tax and index it to inflation. But congressional Republicans have scuttled previous attempts to raise the gas tax. Seegert said the new plan will allow some individuals to claim their wage income as business income, which would drastically lower their tax rates from standard income tax to the new 15 percent business tax rate. (more...)
- May 06, 2017
At an April 4 hearing, the head of a US trucking company told a Senate panel it's time to raise the federal fuel tax and index it to inflation. But congressional Republicans have scuttled previous attempts to raise the gas tax. Seegert said the new plan will allow some individuals to claim their wage income as business income, which would drastically lower their tax rates from standard income tax to the new 15 percent business tax rate. (more...)
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