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Trump signs executive order for national monuments
- May 09, 2017
The United States now has about 157 national monuments, according to the National Park Service . These designations, critics argue, hinder American enterprise from exploiting potentially valuable land resources. Zinke said he would seek local feedback before making any recommendations, but noted that lifting or altering any designations would be tricky because such moves would be unprecedented. (more...)
- May 09, 2017
The United States now has about 157 national monuments, according to the National Park Service . These designations, critics argue, hinder American enterprise from exploiting potentially valuable land resources. Zinke said he would seek local feedback before making any recommendations, but noted that lifting or altering any designations would be tricky because such moves would be unprecedented. (more...)
North Korea test-fires unidentified missile, according to South Korean military
- May 09, 2017
The launch ratchets up tensions on the Korean peninsula, with Washington and Pyongyang locked in an ever-tighter spiral of threat, counter-threat and escalating military preparedness. Russian Federation joined China in appealing for a return to talks and de-escalation. Russian deputy foreign minister Gennady Gatilov cautioned on Friday that the use of force would be "completely unacceptable". (more...)
- May 09, 2017
The launch ratchets up tensions on the Korean peninsula, with Washington and Pyongyang locked in an ever-tighter spiral of threat, counter-threat and escalating military preparedness. Russian Federation joined China in appealing for a return to talks and de-escalation. Russian deputy foreign minister Gennady Gatilov cautioned on Friday that the use of force would be "completely unacceptable". (more...)
Indonesia hard-liners call for jailing of Christian governor
- May 09, 2017
The verdict comes less than a month after Ahok lost his bid for re-election as Jakarta governor, a result some experts attributed to his ongoing trial. The trial against Ahok was encouraged by Islamist radicals, led by the Islamic Defenders Front organisation, who were against a non-Muslim being in charge of Jakarta , and which organised mass protests against him in October and November. (more...)
- May 09, 2017
The verdict comes less than a month after Ahok lost his bid for re-election as Jakarta governor, a result some experts attributed to his ongoing trial. The trial against Ahok was encouraged by Islamist radicals, led by the Islamic Defenders Front organisation, who were against a non-Muslim being in charge of Jakarta , and which organised mass protests against him in October and November. (more...)
North Korea detains another American citizen
- May 09, 2017
The regime's official news agency said Sunday that he was being held for "hostile acts against the country", although more detail about the alleged acts was not provided by North Korean authorities. North Korean leader observing naval units in the West (Yellow) Sea, near South Korea's Yeonpyeong Island, in this image from the May 5 edition of the Rodong Sinmun newspaper. (more...)
- May 09, 2017
The regime's official news agency said Sunday that he was being held for "hostile acts against the country", although more detail about the alleged acts was not provided by North Korean authorities. North Korean leader observing naval units in the West (Yellow) Sea, near South Korea's Yeonpyeong Island, in this image from the May 5 edition of the Rodong Sinmun newspaper. (more...)
Venezuela's Maduro calls for new constitution by 'people's'
- May 09, 2017
Meanwhile, anti-government protests continue across the country, with 37 people injured on the day of the announcement alone, according to Caracas' Chacao Municipality mayor, Ramon Muchacho. Regional elections slated for last year have yet to be called and a presidential election is due for next year. The oil-rich country is in an economic crisis that's seen skyrocketing inflation and food shortages affecting thousands. (more...)
- May 09, 2017
Meanwhile, anti-government protests continue across the country, with 37 people injured on the day of the announcement alone, according to Caracas' Chacao Municipality mayor, Ramon Muchacho. Regional elections slated for last year have yet to be called and a presidential election is due for next year. The oil-rich country is in an economic crisis that's seen skyrocketing inflation and food shortages affecting thousands. (more...)
Donald Trump's 'Muslim ban' campaign remarks in legal question
- May 09, 2017
Here's acting Solicitor General Jeffrey Wall arguing for the government. Trump later shifted his focus away from religion to nationality, but administration officials frequently portrayed the executive order as a fulfillment of his campaign pledge. (more...)
- May 09, 2017
Here's acting Solicitor General Jeffrey Wall arguing for the government. Trump later shifted his focus away from religion to nationality, but administration officials frequently portrayed the executive order as a fulfillment of his campaign pledge. (more...)
Bernie Sanders Laughs at Trump's Comment to Australian PM
- May 09, 2017
The tweet was accompanied by a video detailing Australia's medicare system, saying it guarantees better service at half the price of United States healthcare. Speaking at the event on board the USS Intrepid, Mr Turnbull said the "stability and prosperity of our region over so many decades has been secured - and is secured today - by the United States", a commitment he said was renewed by President Trump. (more...)
- May 09, 2017
The tweet was accompanied by a video detailing Australia's medicare system, saying it guarantees better service at half the price of United States healthcare. Speaking at the event on board the USS Intrepid, Mr Turnbull said the "stability and prosperity of our region over so many decades has been secured - and is secured today - by the United States", a commitment he said was renewed by President Trump. (more...)
UNESCO plans anti-Israel vote on Israel's Independence Day
- May 09, 2017
Israel's annual contribution to the United Nations amounts to over $40 million, a spokesman for the mission told JTA in an email in January after Israel said it would withhold $6 million following a Security Council resolution the previous month condemning settlements. (more...)
- May 09, 2017
Israel's annual contribution to the United Nations amounts to over $40 million, a spokesman for the mission told JTA in an email in January after Israel said it would withhold $6 million following a Security Council resolution the previous month condemning settlements. (more...)
Facebook Live Hosts Yet Another Murder
- May 09, 2017
Trairat said her husband had been abusive in the past and spent two years in prison before they started dating. This latest incident has increased the pressure on Facebook to find a way to deal with inappropriate content more efficiently. (more...)
- May 09, 2017
Trairat said her husband had been abusive in the past and spent two years in prison before they started dating. This latest incident has increased the pressure on Facebook to find a way to deal with inappropriate content more efficiently. (more...)
United States service members killed in Afghanistan
- May 09, 2017
Achin is the same district where a US soldier was killed earlier this month and where the massive ordnance air blast (MOAB) bomb was dropped April 14. The US has around 8,400 troops in the country with about another 5,000 from North Atlantic Treaty Organisation allies. The attack triggered global shockwaves, with some condemning the use of Afghanistan as what they called a testing ground for the weapon, and against a militant group that is not considered as big a threat as the resurgent ... (more...)
- May 09, 2017
Achin is the same district where a US soldier was killed earlier this month and where the massive ordnance air blast (MOAB) bomb was dropped April 14. The US has around 8,400 troops in the country with about another 5,000 from North Atlantic Treaty Organisation allies. The attack triggered global shockwaves, with some condemning the use of Afghanistan as what they called a testing ground for the weapon, and against a militant group that is not considered as big a threat as the resurgent ... (more...)
Price drop for Dubai gold continues, 24k priced at Dh148.75
- May 09, 2017
The spot gold price was down 0.5 per cent at US$1,219.97 (RM5,303.94) an ounce at 1414 GMT, falling below its 100-day moving average, a key technical support level now at US$1,224. "Even though there may be some slowdown in economic recovery for a very short time, Fed officials still think that this does not impact the rate hike decision", To said. (more...)
- May 09, 2017
The spot gold price was down 0.5 per cent at US$1,219.97 (RM5,303.94) an ounce at 1414 GMT, falling below its 100-day moving average, a key technical support level now at US$1,224. "Even though there may be some slowdown in economic recovery for a very short time, Fed officials still think that this does not impact the rate hike decision", To said. (more...)
Dems convinced health bill jeopardizes GOP's monopoly in DC
- May 09, 2017
Sen. Pat Toomey is among the 13 Senate Republicans tasked with drafting the high chamber's own version of a healthcare bill. And while Senate Republicans are already saying their bill will be different from the House's, the process will probably be just as tense and complicated. (more...)
- May 09, 2017
Sen. Pat Toomey is among the 13 Senate Republicans tasked with drafting the high chamber's own version of a healthcare bill. And while Senate Republicans are already saying their bill will be different from the House's, the process will probably be just as tense and complicated. (more...)
Prince Philip Is Retiring From Public Engagements
- May 09, 2017
The Queen had called an emergency meeting to announce Philip is stepping down from royal duties. Prince Philip , who announced on Thursday he was stepping back from public life, has been Queen Elizabeth II's loyal consort for nearly 70 years, but has often hit the headlines for his salty off-the-cuff comments. (more...)
- May 09, 2017
The Queen had called an emergency meeting to announce Philip is stepping down from royal duties. Prince Philip , who announced on Thursday he was stepping back from public life, has been Queen Elizabeth II's loyal consort for nearly 70 years, but has often hit the headlines for his salty off-the-cuff comments. (more...)
Venezuela Protesters Denounce Plan to Rewrite Constitution
- May 09, 2017
Anti-government protests have been going on across the country since early April. "The U.S. can play a significant role explaining to the worldwide community that the Venezuela crisis has global implications", said Joseph Humire, director of the Center for a Secure Free Society, to Fox News. (more...)
- May 09, 2017
Anti-government protests have been going on across the country since early April. "The U.S. can play a significant role explaining to the worldwide community that the Venezuela crisis has global implications", said Joseph Humire, director of the Center for a Secure Free Society, to Fox News. (more...)
Jean-Marie Le Pen weighs in on daughter's defeat in France election
- May 09, 2017
But while those opposed to the message and history of Le Pen and her National Front party are mostly celebrating, the results of France's election are still troubling. And many considered Marion, not Marine, to be the true future of the far-right, even though Marine was far from a softy. "It's a tactical choice and not an existential one that we will debate". (more...)
- May 09, 2017
But while those opposed to the message and history of Le Pen and her National Front party are mostly celebrating, the results of France's election are still troubling. And many considered Marion, not Marine, to be the true future of the far-right, even though Marine was far from a softy. "It's a tactical choice and not an existential one that we will debate". (more...)
Venezuelan President calls for new constitution
- May 09, 2017
Maduro's move mirrored that of his late Socialist predecessor Hugo Chavez , who in 1999 had a Constituent Assembly of various representatives draw up Venezuela's current constitution. " This is a scam to deceive the Venezuelan people with a mechanism that is nothing more than a coup ", Borges told reporters, calling for continued street action on Tuesday and Wednesday. (more...)
- May 09, 2017
Maduro's move mirrored that of his late Socialist predecessor Hugo Chavez , who in 1999 had a Constituent Assembly of various representatives draw up Venezuela's current constitution. " This is a scam to deceive the Venezuelan people with a mechanism that is nothing more than a coup ", Borges told reporters, calling for continued street action on Tuesday and Wednesday. (more...)
Mexico and police chief slam Texas' new 'sanctuary city' ban
- May 09, 2017
Texas has already asked a federal court to pre-emptively find that the law known as SB4 is constitutional. She has said she will conform to the state's ban if it becomes law. The " show me your papers" law allows for misdemeanor charges for police chiefs, county sheriffs and constables who violate the ban, and for the removal from office for elected and appointed officials, Abbott's office said. (more...)
- May 09, 2017
Texas has already asked a federal court to pre-emptively find that the law known as SB4 is constitutional. She has said she will conform to the state's ban if it becomes law. The " show me your papers" law allows for misdemeanor charges for police chiefs, county sheriffs and constables who violate the ban, and for the removal from office for elected and appointed officials, Abbott's office said. (more...)
White House announces Trump visit to Israel on first trip overseas
- May 09, 2017
He's spent most of his time away from the White House at his private estate in Florida. Trump said his visit to Saudi Arabia will include a gathering of leaders from "across the Muslim world" to unite against extremism. "It's a very clear message to the world that the US and the Arab Muslim countries can form a partnership", Jubeir said. Revealing the trip during a Rose Garden ceremony Thursday for the National Day of Prayer, Trump deemed it a "major and historic announcement". (more...)
- May 09, 2017
He's spent most of his time away from the White House at his private estate in Florida. Trump said his visit to Saudi Arabia will include a gathering of leaders from "across the Muslim world" to unite against extremism. "It's a very clear message to the world that the US and the Arab Muslim countries can form a partnership", Jubeir said. Revealing the trip during a Rose Garden ceremony Thursday for the National Day of Prayer, Trump deemed it a "major and historic announcement". (more...)
House Speaker Ryan reassures conservatives wary of spending bill
- May 09, 2017
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks as he presents the U.S. Air Force Academy football team with the Commander-in-Chief trophy in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington , U.S., May 2, 2017 . "I feel good about the wins we got with the administration in this bill", Ryan said. "It's imperative to note what this bill does not contain", said Rep. (more...)
- May 09, 2017
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks as he presents the U.S. Air Force Academy football team with the Commander-in-Chief trophy in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington , U.S., May 2, 2017 . "I feel good about the wins we got with the administration in this bill", Ryan said. "It's imperative to note what this bill does not contain", said Rep. (more...)
Bernie Sanders Mocks Donald Trump Over Health Care Gaffe
- May 09, 2017
Trump described the USA health system as failing, and added that "I shouldn't say this to a great gentleman and my friend from Australia because you have better health care than we do". "We reaffirmed the tremendous friendship between the United States and Australia and the vital importance of our security and our alliance". But the president, tweeting while on a trip to his private club in Bedminster, New Jersey , also claimed that "everybody" has better health care in the midst of ... (more...)
- May 09, 2017
Trump described the USA health system as failing, and added that "I shouldn't say this to a great gentleman and my friend from Australia because you have better health care than we do". "We reaffirmed the tremendous friendship between the United States and Australia and the vital importance of our security and our alliance". But the president, tweeting while on a trip to his private club in Bedminster, New Jersey , also claimed that "everybody" has better health care in the midst of ... (more...)
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