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Native Alaskan tribes 'shocked & appalled' by Trump's Arctic drilling executive order
- May 07, 2017
Zinke said the order will require him to review and replace the Obama administration's most recent five-year oil and gas development plan for the outercontinental shelf, which comprises federal waters off all USA coasts. The drilling restrictions, which were put into place a year ago by Mr Obama, were set to expire in 2022. He used an obscure provision of the 1953 Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to issue what he called a permanent ban on offshore drilling in large parts of the Arctic and ... (more...)
- May 07, 2017
Zinke said the order will require him to review and replace the Obama administration's most recent five-year oil and gas development plan for the outercontinental shelf, which comprises federal waters off all USA coasts. The drilling restrictions, which were put into place a year ago by Mr Obama, were set to expire in 2022. He used an obscure provision of the 1953 Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to issue what he called a permanent ban on offshore drilling in large parts of the Arctic and ... (more...)
Two More US Troops Were Killed Fighting Against ISIS In Afghanistan
- May 07, 2017
Jeff Davis. The U.S. now has about 8,400 troops in Afghanistan. Operation Mansouri - named after the group's former leader, who was killed in a USA drone strike in May 2016 - will target foreign forces with tactics including "conventional attacks, guerrilla warfare, complex martyrdom attacks, insider attacks", a statement from the insurgents said . (more...)
- May 07, 2017
Jeff Davis. The U.S. now has about 8,400 troops in Afghanistan. Operation Mansouri - named after the group's former leader, who was killed in a USA drone strike in May 2016 - will target foreign forces with tactics including "conventional attacks, guerrilla warfare, complex martyrdom attacks, insider attacks", a statement from the insurgents said . (more...)
Thai junta leader says Trump told him ties 'closer than ever'
- May 07, 2017
And when asked the same question during a factory tour before his rally in Harrisburg to mark his 100th day in office, he told reporters: "You'll soon find out". However, Foreign Minister Don Pramuwinai said his ministry would consider later on the need for Prayut to visit the United States once it receives a |formal invitation. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
And when asked the same question during a factory tour before his rally in Harrisburg to mark his 100th day in office, he told reporters: "You'll soon find out". However, Foreign Minister Don Pramuwinai said his ministry would consider later on the need for Prayut to visit the United States once it receives a |formal invitation. (more...)
Different president, same old government shutdown threats
- May 07, 2017
In remarks at a reception with representatives of conservative media organizations, Trump conceded that the wall funding wasn't worth risking a shutdown over, and he said he could wait to take up the issue in September, the next time Congress will have to pass a spending bill. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
In remarks at a reception with representatives of conservative media organizations, Trump conceded that the wall funding wasn't worth risking a shutdown over, and he said he could wait to take up the issue in September, the next time Congress will have to pass a spending bill. (more...)
Just say 'non': In change election, France must reject fascism
- May 07, 2017
Criticism came from all quarters Tuesday, including from her father, Jean-Marie Le Pen, the long-time nationalist leader who questioned her campaign. A Le Pen presidency would have "more serious consequences" than Donald Trump's election in the USA, said MP Christa Markwalder from the centre-right Liberal-Radical party. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
Criticism came from all quarters Tuesday, including from her father, Jean-Marie Le Pen, the long-time nationalist leader who questioned her campaign. A Le Pen presidency would have "more serious consequences" than Donald Trump's election in the USA, said MP Christa Markwalder from the centre-right Liberal-Radical party. (more...)
Texas Police Have Fired The Officer Who Shot And Killed Jordan Edwards
- May 07, 2017
The Edwards family told what happened next in a written statement released by Merritt Tuesday, before Oliver was sacked. The police didn't detail Oliver's violations, saying he is entitled to appeal his firing and that the Dallas County district attorney together with the Dallas County sheriff's office are now investigating the case. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
The Edwards family told what happened next in a written statement released by Merritt Tuesday, before Oliver was sacked. The police didn't detail Oliver's violations, saying he is entitled to appeal his firing and that the Dallas County district attorney together with the Dallas County sheriff's office are now investigating the case. (more...)
Reactions to the Cancellation of Ann Coulter's Berkeley Speech
- May 07, 2017
Campus Republicans invited Coulter to speak at the campus. But he said even if she cancels , some groups that support or oppose her could still turn out on campus. An attorney for the Berkeley College Republicans said the lawsuit will proceed. "We have serious concerns and we're acting accordingly", Mogulof said. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
Campus Republicans invited Coulter to speak at the campus. But he said even if she cancels , some groups that support or oppose her could still turn out on campus. An attorney for the Berkeley College Republicans said the lawsuit will proceed. "We have serious concerns and we're acting accordingly", Mogulof said. (more...)
FBI's Comey Defends Pre-Election Clinton Email Decision
- May 07, 2017
Comey, at a minimum, should have done a full investigation of Abedin. Over the course of hours of testimony, James Comey confirmed yesterday that top Clinton aid Huma Abedin forwarded classified emails to Anthony Weiner , her twice disgraced sexting husband now under federal investigation. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
Comey, at a minimum, should have done a full investigation of Abedin. Over the course of hours of testimony, James Comey confirmed yesterday that top Clinton aid Huma Abedin forwarded classified emails to Anthony Weiner , her twice disgraced sexting husband now under federal investigation. (more...)
Intact Financial To Acquire OneBeacon In Approx. $1.7 Bln Deal
- May 07, 2017
We can't assume the past will always reflect the future, but logically stocks that have grown earnings per share strongly in the past are a good bet to continue to do so. [OneBeacon Ltd.] [Hamilton, Bermuda] [OB], and OneBeacon U.S. Holdings, Inc". Stock market analysts and brokers have recently amended their target prices on shares of OneBeacon Insurance Group, Ltd . (more...)
- May 07, 2017
We can't assume the past will always reflect the future, but logically stocks that have grown earnings per share strongly in the past are a good bet to continue to do so. [OneBeacon Ltd.] [Hamilton, Bermuda] [OB], and OneBeacon U.S. Holdings, Inc". Stock market analysts and brokers have recently amended their target prices on shares of OneBeacon Insurance Group, Ltd . (more...)
GOP heath care bill gains key support
- May 07, 2017
In a vote of 79-18, the Senate approved the bill which increases defence spending while keeps some Democratic priorities in place, Xinhua news agency reported. Conservatives are also furious that the legislation doesn't block funding to Planned Parenthood, but Trump said that, too, would be resolved "at the appropriate time ". (more...)
- May 07, 2017
In a vote of 79-18, the Senate approved the bill which increases defence spending while keeps some Democratic priorities in place, Xinhua news agency reported. Conservatives are also furious that the legislation doesn't block funding to Planned Parenthood, but Trump said that, too, would be resolved "at the appropriate time ". (more...)
Sales tax creditors kick off likely wave of lawsuits against Puerto Rico
- May 07, 2017
Gov. Rossello announced on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, a historic restructuring of a portion of the USA territory's $70 billion debt through courts after negotiations with bondholders failed. Other defendants in the COFINA group's lawsuit include Elias Sanchez, Rossello's liaison to the oversight board; Gerardo Portela, director of Puerto Rico's fiscal agent, known as AAFAF; and AAFAF itself. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
Gov. Rossello announced on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, a historic restructuring of a portion of the USA territory's $70 billion debt through courts after negotiations with bondholders failed. Other defendants in the COFINA group's lawsuit include Elias Sanchez, Rossello's liaison to the oversight board; Gerardo Portela, director of Puerto Rico's fiscal agent, known as AAFAF; and AAFAF itself. (more...)
Scottish Tories Are Making Big Gains In The Local Elections
- May 07, 2017
She said: "Yes, by their standards, the Tories did well - and I take nothing away from them - but they did well entirely at the expense of the Labour Party". "But the votes across the country all count and we'll be looking to be the largest party in terms of seats and votes after all the votes are counted today". (more...)
- May 07, 2017
She said: "Yes, by their standards, the Tories did well - and I take nothing away from them - but they did well entirely at the expense of the Labour Party". "But the votes across the country all count and we'll be looking to be the largest party in terms of seats and votes after all the votes are counted today". (more...)
Tillerson Meets ASEAN Ministers For Support On North Korea
- May 07, 2017
The United States and Southeast Asian nations agreed Thursday on the need for full implementation of U.N. Security Council sanctions on North Korea , the State Department said. "The last thing we would like to see is to have a conflict break out due to some miscalculation", Manalo said. That report , plus Tillerson's remarks, prompted Amnesty International USA's Executive Director Margaret Huang to accuse the Trump administration of "literally trying to erase human rights before our very ... (more...)
- May 07, 2017
The United States and Southeast Asian nations agreed Thursday on the need for full implementation of U.N. Security Council sanctions on North Korea , the State Department said. "The last thing we would like to see is to have a conflict break out due to some miscalculation", Manalo said. That report , plus Tillerson's remarks, prompted Amnesty International USA's Executive Director Margaret Huang to accuse the Trump administration of "literally trying to erase human rights before our very ... (more...)
Samajwadi Party splits: Shivpal Yadav announces new party
- May 07, 2017
Yesterday, Shivpal Yadav, who retained the Jaswantnagar Assembly seat during the recent elections announced that his brother will head a secular front which will be formed by him. Shivpal, an MLA, had said many times that he would form a separate party, on one occasion declaring he would so after the Assembly polls. "Otherwise, I will constitute a new secular front", Shivpal had said on Wednesday. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
Yesterday, Shivpal Yadav, who retained the Jaswantnagar Assembly seat during the recent elections announced that his brother will head a secular front which will be formed by him. Shivpal, an MLA, had said many times that he would form a separate party, on one occasion declaring he would so after the Assembly polls. "Otherwise, I will constitute a new secular front", Shivpal had said on Wednesday. (more...)
Trump on Israeli-Palestinian deal: 'We will get it done'
- May 07, 2017
Trump faced deep skepticism at home and overseas over his chances for a breakthrough with Abbas, not least because the new US administration has yet to articulate a cohesive strategy for restarting the moribund peace process. embassy to Jerusalem, breaking two tenets of American policy held for decades. Abbas spoke of the importance of providing solutions that would address the situation Palestinian refugees and those imprisoned in Israeli prisons, referring to "the suffering of my people". (more...)
- May 07, 2017
Trump faced deep skepticism at home and overseas over his chances for a breakthrough with Abbas, not least because the new US administration has yet to articulate a cohesive strategy for restarting the moribund peace process. embassy to Jerusalem, breaking two tenets of American policy held for decades. Abbas spoke of the importance of providing solutions that would address the situation Palestinian refugees and those imprisoned in Israeli prisons, referring to "the suffering of my people". (more...)
Trump to sign order aimed at expanding offshore drilling
- May 07, 2017
The review could take several years , so new offshore drilling won't pick up immediately. President Donald Trump, surrounded by Congressional and business leaders, gets up from his seat after signing an Executive Order in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, Friday, April 28, 2017. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
The review could take several years , so new offshore drilling won't pick up immediately. President Donald Trump, surrounded by Congressional and business leaders, gets up from his seat after signing an Executive Order in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, Friday, April 28, 2017. (more...)
Iran TV censors Rouhani documentary ahead of elections
- May 07, 2017
Rouhani was elected in a landslide in 2013 on promises to ease Iran's worldwide isolation and open up society. He further said President Rouhani wrongly pledged the removal of all anti-Iran sanctions after the implementation of the deal since the JCPOA has until now failed to end Iran's economic recession and remove all banking sanctions. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
Rouhani was elected in a landslide in 2013 on promises to ease Iran's worldwide isolation and open up society. He further said President Rouhani wrongly pledged the removal of all anti-Iran sanctions after the implementation of the deal since the JCPOA has until now failed to end Iran's economic recession and remove all banking sanctions. (more...)
Nicola Sturgeon casts vote in Scottish council elections
- May 07, 2017
Ms Sturgeon said the election results showed the SNP in the ascendency north of the border, with Tories and Labour "scrapping for second place". It is understood John McDonnell, the shadow chancellor, will be at the centre of Labour's pitch to voters in the next four weeks as the party tries to bounce back for the general election. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
Ms Sturgeon said the election results showed the SNP in the ascendency north of the border, with Tories and Labour "scrapping for second place". It is understood John McDonnell, the shadow chancellor, will be at the centre of Labour's pitch to voters in the next four weeks as the party tries to bounce back for the general election. (more...)
Le Pen aides brush off plagiarism of Fillon in French election speech
- May 07, 2017
Meanwhile, Le Pen drew ridicule in the press and on social media Tuesday for using chunks of a speech by defeated center-right nominee Francois Fillon, word-for-word, during a rally, in what her campaign said was an attempt to lure the former prime minister's voters. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
Meanwhile, Le Pen drew ridicule in the press and on social media Tuesday for using chunks of a speech by defeated center-right nominee Francois Fillon, word-for-word, during a rally, in what her campaign said was an attempt to lure the former prime minister's voters. (more...)
Trump does not think USA should copy Australia's health system: White House
- May 07, 2017
During that call, Mr Trump told Mr Turnbull that the agreement would hurt his new administration politically, officials said at the time. The tweet was accompanied by a short video that set out the virtues of Australia's universal healthcare system, saying it guarantees better service to all Australians at about half the cost of US healthcare. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
During that call, Mr Trump told Mr Turnbull that the agreement would hurt his new administration politically, officials said at the time. The tweet was accompanied by a short video that set out the virtues of Australia's universal healthcare system, saying it guarantees better service to all Australians at about half the cost of US healthcare. (more...)
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