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Turkey to take further anti-Kurdish military action in Iraq, Syria
- May 12, 2017
The YPG are close to the Kurdish PKK insurgent group in Turkey, which is designated as a terror organization by North Atlantic Treaty Organisation and the US. Since Trump's election, Turkey had indicated it wanted a "change in U.S. policy on the YPG support". "I said yesterday: "We can come unexpectedly in the night". (more...)
- May 12, 2017
The YPG are close to the Kurdish PKK insurgent group in Turkey, which is designated as a terror organization by North Atlantic Treaty Organisation and the US. Since Trump's election, Turkey had indicated it wanted a "change in U.S. policy on the YPG support". "I said yesterday: "We can come unexpectedly in the night". (more...)
UP denies permission to prosecute Yogi Adityanath in riot case
- May 12, 2017
As per law, the sanction for prosecution under Section 153A of the Indian Penal Code (inciting communal violence) is granted by the state government. Yogi Adityanath, a Hindu priest, became Uttar Pradesh chief minister in March after a massive victory of his Bharatiya Janata Party. (more...)
- May 12, 2017
As per law, the sanction for prosecution under Section 153A of the Indian Penal Code (inciting communal violence) is granted by the state government. Yogi Adityanath, a Hindu priest, became Uttar Pradesh chief minister in March after a massive victory of his Bharatiya Janata Party. (more...)
Every weapon obtained by YPG represents threat to Turkey, foreign minister says
- May 12, 2017
Mattis said he had open and useful discussions with Turkish officials Tuesday, a. It was about a joint struggle against the jihadists of the "Islamic state". White said Washington would still prioritize supplying those Arab fighters within the SDF. Turkey has not indicated if and how it would respond to the USA directly arming the YPG, and relying on them and allied Arab forces to push ISIS out of Raqqa. (more...)
- May 12, 2017
Mattis said he had open and useful discussions with Turkish officials Tuesday, a. It was about a joint struggle against the jihadists of the "Islamic state". White said Washington would still prioritize supplying those Arab fighters within the SDF. Turkey has not indicated if and how it would respond to the USA directly arming the YPG, and relying on them and allied Arab forces to push ISIS out of Raqqa. (more...)
Week rain will be followed by a sunny Friday and warmer weekend
- May 12, 2017
Today: Sunny with afternoon clouds. Partly cloudy on Thursday with highs in the mid 80s. The skies should be partly sunny, with a high near 84 and a southwest wind of 6-10 miles per hour. Between a half and three-quarters of an inch of rain is possible. Winds will reach 30 miles per hour range this afternoon. Friday .Mostly cloudy with showers and storms possible late in the evening. (more...)
- May 12, 2017
Today: Sunny with afternoon clouds. Partly cloudy on Thursday with highs in the mid 80s. The skies should be partly sunny, with a high near 84 and a southwest wind of 6-10 miles per hour. Between a half and three-quarters of an inch of rain is possible. Winds will reach 30 miles per hour range this afternoon. Friday .Mostly cloudy with showers and storms possible late in the evening. (more...)
Obama to deliver keynote speech in Italy on food security
- May 12, 2017
Seeds and Chips, the organization hosting the summit meant to highlight global food innovation, focuses on revolutionary ways to produce food. "Everybody has to do something, but you are right that countries like the United States have to show leadership", he said . (more...)
- May 12, 2017
Seeds and Chips, the organization hosting the summit meant to highlight global food innovation, focuses on revolutionary ways to produce food. "Everybody has to do something, but you are right that countries like the United States have to show leadership", he said . (more...)
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola stresses importance of Vincent Kompany
- May 12, 2017
Kompany has only played eight times in the Premier League this season but City have taken 13 points from those matches, averaging out as 1.63 points won per match the defender has played in. And De Bruyne says it was important City kept their foot on the pedal and scored four second half goals, two of them coming in the last eight minutes. (more...)
- May 12, 2017
Kompany has only played eight times in the Premier League this season but City have taken 13 points from those matches, averaging out as 1.63 points won per match the defender has played in. And De Bruyne says it was important City kept their foot on the pedal and scored four second half goals, two of them coming in the last eight minutes. (more...)
GSEB Gujarat Board Class 12 Science Results 2017 Declared at www
- May 12, 2017
According to board officials, 1.41 lakh students had taken the HSC science semester IV exam while 132 students, mostly repeaters, had taken the HSC science semester II examination. The Board Expects around to cross 90% this Year . Click on GSEB hsc science result 2017 link. The GUJARAT board is likely involved with making an announcement of the GUJARAT 12th results 2017. (more...)
- May 12, 2017
According to board officials, 1.41 lakh students had taken the HSC science semester IV exam while 132 students, mostly repeaters, had taken the HSC science semester II examination. The Board Expects around to cross 90% this Year . Click on GSEB hsc science result 2017 link. The GUJARAT board is likely involved with making an announcement of the GUJARAT 12th results 2017. (more...)
Kosovo president consults politicians on setting polls date
- May 12, 2017
Thaci requested from the institutions to work regularly during the transition period, and that political parties demonstrate political culture before, during and after the elections "to prove that Kosovo remains an example in the region for the organization of free and democratic elections", said the release. (more...)
- May 12, 2017
Thaci requested from the institutions to work regularly during the transition period, and that political parties demonstrate political culture before, during and after the elections "to prove that Kosovo remains an example in the region for the organization of free and democratic elections", said the release. (more...)
President Trump Is Confident That Israel And Palestine Will Find Peace
- May 12, 2017
But in a February news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump broke with longtime USA policy by raising the idea of a one-state peace agreement, withholding clear support for an independent Palestine. Abbas decried the Israeli occupation, saying " it's about time for Israel to end its occupation of our people and of our land after 50 years ". "There can be no lasting peace unless Palestinian leaders speak with a unified voice against incitement to violence and hate", ... (more...)
- May 12, 2017
But in a February news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump broke with longtime USA policy by raising the idea of a one-state peace agreement, withholding clear support for an independent Palestine. Abbas decried the Israeli occupation, saying " it's about time for Israel to end its occupation of our people and of our land after 50 years ". "There can be no lasting peace unless Palestinian leaders speak with a unified voice against incitement to violence and hate", ... (more...)
Widely scattered showers, storms possible Thursday morning
- May 12, 2017
From the weather service: "At 800 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Bula, moving northeast at 20 miles per hour". Day time temperatures will reach the 70s and 80s. Active weather continues into the latter part of the week, with the greatest threat on Thursday setting up for the Arklatex. (more...)
- May 12, 2017
From the weather service: "At 800 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Bula, moving northeast at 20 miles per hour". Day time temperatures will reach the 70s and 80s. Active weather continues into the latter part of the week, with the greatest threat on Thursday setting up for the Arklatex. (more...)
Trump to Renegotiate NAFTA
- May 12, 2017
Last week, Trump raised eyebrows after he lashed out at Canada , suggesting the country was unfairly disadvantaging USA dairy and lumber products. The president of Mexico, who I have a very, very good relationship, called me. A statement from the White House said that the conversations with Prime Minister Trudeau and President Trump were "pleasant and productive". John McCain, R-Arizona, had expressed opposition to a withdrawal from NAFTA. (more...)
- May 12, 2017
Last week, Trump raised eyebrows after he lashed out at Canada , suggesting the country was unfairly disadvantaging USA dairy and lumber products. The president of Mexico, who I have a very, very good relationship, called me. A statement from the White House said that the conversations with Prime Minister Trudeau and President Trump were "pleasant and productive". John McCain, R-Arizona, had expressed opposition to a withdrawal from NAFTA. (more...)
5 things to know about French president-elect Emmanuel Macron
- May 12, 2017
Valls told RTL radio on Tuesday that Macron's victory over far-right leader Marine Le Pen in the presidential runoff on Sunday was a blow to populism in Europe, and gave a "terrific" image of France overseas. The last time France had "cohabitation" was under President Jacques Chirac in 1997-2002, who described the setup as a state of "paralysis". It's nothing new. (more...)
- May 12, 2017
Valls told RTL radio on Tuesday that Macron's victory over far-right leader Marine Le Pen in the presidential runoff on Sunday was a blow to populism in Europe, and gave a "terrific" image of France overseas. The last time France had "cohabitation" was under President Jacques Chirac in 1997-2002, who described the setup as a state of "paralysis". It's nothing new. (more...)
Marine Le Pen dances the night away after election loss
- May 12, 2017
Among them is Jean-Michel Fauvergue, the commander of the elite RAID police unit that took down the Islamic State cell that carried out the November 13, 2015, Paris attacks, including its ring leader Abdelhamid Abaaoud, who was killed in the operation. (more...)
- May 12, 2017
Among them is Jean-Michel Fauvergue, the commander of the elite RAID police unit that took down the Islamic State cell that carried out the November 13, 2015, Paris attacks, including its ring leader Abdelhamid Abaaoud, who was killed in the operation. (more...)
South Korea's new leader discusses North Korea, defence system with China's Xi
- May 12, 2017
South Korea's new president launched worldwide efforts to defuse tension over North Korea's weapons development on Thursday, urging both dialogue and sanctions while also aiming to ease Chinese anger about a USA anti-missile system. Even raising the specter of a sunshine-policy approach will complicate the global community's efforts to make North Korea give up its nuclear program, said David Straub, a former official in the State Department who worked on North Korea. (more...)
- May 12, 2017
South Korea's new president launched worldwide efforts to defuse tension over North Korea's weapons development on Thursday, urging both dialogue and sanctions while also aiming to ease Chinese anger about a USA anti-missile system. Even raising the specter of a sunshine-policy approach will complicate the global community's efforts to make North Korea give up its nuclear program, said David Straub, a former official in the State Department who worked on North Korea. (more...)
State police: 3 dead, including deputy, in rural Ark
- May 12, 2017
Police said they would not yet release the identity of the suspect, but said he is inside a home in the area and that authorities are trying to make contact with him. He's also worked for Arkansas Tech and as security police in the U.S. Air Force. As the situation continued to unfold Thursday morning, a woman who lives in the area of Gum Springs Road told our crew at the scene that a SWAT team officer told her "an officer's been shot" when residents were evacuated from their homes. (more...)
- May 12, 2017
Police said they would not yet release the identity of the suspect, but said he is inside a home in the area and that authorities are trying to make contact with him. He's also worked for Arkansas Tech and as security police in the U.S. Air Force. As the situation continued to unfold Thursday morning, a woman who lives in the area of Gum Springs Road told our crew at the scene that a SWAT team officer told her "an officer's been shot" when residents were evacuated from their homes. (more...)
Pentagon: US committed to protecting Turkey as NATO ally
- May 12, 2017
But Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu slammed the move, saying "every weapon that reaches their hands is a threat toward Turkey", and that Turkey's president would raise the issue during a visit to Washington planned for next week. Turkey and the US have designated the PKK as a terrorist organization. "Otherwise, the outcome won't only affect Turkey, a negative outcome will also emerge for the United States", he said. (more...)
- May 12, 2017
But Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu slammed the move, saying "every weapon that reaches their hands is a threat toward Turkey", and that Turkey's president would raise the issue during a visit to Washington planned for next week. Turkey and the US have designated the PKK as a terrorist organization. "Otherwise, the outcome won't only affect Turkey, a negative outcome will also emerge for the United States", he said. (more...)
Chibok Community Tells FG - Force Our Unwilling Girls Home, Stop Giving Excuses
- May 12, 2017
Nigeria's presidency has released the names of the 82 Chibok schoolgirls newly freed from the Boko Haram extremists. "The president made a promise that he will educate them", he said, adding that parents of the girls were anxious about having to pay for their schooling if it was not covered by the state. (more...)
- May 12, 2017
Nigeria's presidency has released the names of the 82 Chibok schoolgirls newly freed from the Boko Haram extremists. "The president made a promise that he will educate them", he said, adding that parents of the girls were anxious about having to pay for their schooling if it was not covered by the state. (more...)
EU's Barnier says wants Brexit talks without 'aggressivity'
- May 12, 2017
Barnier used the occasion to repeat the appeal for calm issued by Donald Tusk, president of the European council, during Brexit negotiations. "Still no coffee but a bit more - a little bit more - seat space than before". LONDON (AP) - The European Union's chief Brexit negotiator reassured Ireland on Thursday that the bloc will fight to ensure there is no return to a hard border with Northern Ireland after the United Kingdom leaves the EU. (more...)
- May 12, 2017
Barnier used the occasion to repeat the appeal for calm issued by Donald Tusk, president of the European council, during Brexit negotiations. "Still no coffee but a bit more - a little bit more - seat space than before". LONDON (AP) - The European Union's chief Brexit negotiator reassured Ireland on Thursday that the bloc will fight to ensure there is no return to a hard border with Northern Ireland after the United Kingdom leaves the EU. (more...)
Two accidents reported on I-95, one involving FHP trooper
- May 12, 2017
Olivares is charged with reckless driving with serious bodily injury and reckless driving with damage to property. Rosario was hospitalized as a result of the collision back on March 17 and continues his recovery. Olivares turned himself in Wednesday after a warrant was issued for his arrest. Witnesses told investigators that Vargas was in the crosswalk, but Essad had a green light and thus had the right-of-way, troopers said. (more...)
- May 12, 2017
Olivares is charged with reckless driving with serious bodily injury and reckless driving with damage to property. Rosario was hospitalized as a result of the collision back on March 17 and continues his recovery. Olivares turned himself in Wednesday after a warrant was issued for his arrest. Witnesses told investigators that Vargas was in the crosswalk, but Essad had a green light and thus had the right-of-way, troopers said. (more...)
Hamas New Leader Ismail Haniyeh, A Man Of Colourful Background
- May 12, 2017
This change of leadership comes just days after Hamas released its new policy document last week accepting the establishment of a Palestinian state based on 1967 lines. Hamas is branded a terrorist group by Israel, the United States and the European Union, and the new document is aimed in part at easing its worldwide isolation. (more...)
- May 12, 2017
This change of leadership comes just days after Hamas released its new policy document last week accepting the establishment of a Palestinian state based on 1967 lines. Hamas is branded a terrorist group by Israel, the United States and the European Union, and the new document is aimed in part at easing its worldwide isolation. (more...)
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