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Israel's Longest-running News Program Ended Abruptly after 49 Years
- May 13, 2017
He said staff had been in the process of preparing a final farewell show for Sunday evening, including iconic footage of the channel's early broadcasts and its coverage of illustrious news events aired exclusively by the channel long before regulators opened the airwaves to commercial competition. (more...)
- May 13, 2017
He said staff had been in the process of preparing a final farewell show for Sunday evening, including iconic footage of the channel's early broadcasts and its coverage of illustrious news events aired exclusively by the channel long before regulators opened the airwaves to commercial competition. (more...)
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue creates new position to help oversee trade
- May 13, 2017
Up-to-date agriculture news in your inbox! On Friday, U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-Illinois, called eliminating the rural development post a "gut punch to rural America". Additionally, a new undersecretary will be selected for a newly-named Farm Production and Conservation mission area, which is to focus on domestic agricultural issues. (more...)
- May 13, 2017
Up-to-date agriculture news in your inbox! On Friday, U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-Illinois, called eliminating the rural development post a "gut punch to rural America". Additionally, a new undersecretary will be selected for a newly-named Farm Production and Conservation mission area, which is to focus on domestic agricultural issues. (more...)
Experts predict instability in the legislature after BC election
- May 13, 2017
The Greens, with three seats, can now decide who forms the next government. And the Green Party, which will now hold the balance in power for the first time in Canadian legislative history, nevertheless came up one seat shy of attaining official party status . (more...)
- May 13, 2017
The Greens, with three seats, can now decide who forms the next government. And the Green Party, which will now hold the balance in power for the first time in Canadian legislative history, nevertheless came up one seat shy of attaining official party status . (more...)
N.Korea says will have dialogue with US under right conditions - Yonhap
- May 13, 2017
Earlier this month Trump said he would be "honoured" to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. The comments by Choe, who is a veteran member of the North's team of nuclear negotiators, came amid worldwide efforts to ease tension over North Korea's pursuit of nuclear arms. (more...)
- May 13, 2017
Earlier this month Trump said he would be "honoured" to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. The comments by Choe, who is a veteran member of the North's team of nuclear negotiators, came amid worldwide efforts to ease tension over North Korea's pursuit of nuclear arms. (more...)
Ryan: Probe into Russian Federation should stay with Federal Bureau of Investigation
- May 13, 2017
Ryan called Columbus "the Silicon Valley of manufacturing", saying the city has shown the country what "high-skilled manufacturing and how getting jobs from overseas back to America can look like". Ryan said he didn't have any feelings about the Pocan town hall and defended not holding any of his own so far this year. "I'm doing it in such a way where constituents don't go into a harassing environment". (more...)
- May 13, 2017
Ryan called Columbus "the Silicon Valley of manufacturing", saying the city has shown the country what "high-skilled manufacturing and how getting jobs from overseas back to America can look like". Ryan said he didn't have any feelings about the Pocan town hall and defended not holding any of his own so far this year. "I'm doing it in such a way where constituents don't go into a harassing environment". (more...)
Former PM Manuel Valls offers to back Emmanuel Macron in elections
- May 13, 2017
French presidential favourite Emmanuel Macron is being targeted by Russian media and internet attacks from within Russia with the goal of helping the election campaigns of his pro-Moscow rivals, his party chief said on Monday (13 February). (more...)
- May 13, 2017
French presidential favourite Emmanuel Macron is being targeted by Russian media and internet attacks from within Russia with the goal of helping the election campaigns of his pro-Moscow rivals, his party chief said on Monday (13 February). (more...)
Lawmakers attacked as protesters storm Macedonian parliament
- May 13, 2017
The American Embassy in Skopje , in a post on Twitter , condemned the violence "in the strongest terms" and asked all parties to "refrain from violent actions which exacerbate the situation". "No one from overseas will solve our problems", he said. Macedonia has been without a functioning government since 2015, when it sank into political turmoil over a wiretapping scandal that brought down the ruling nationalist VMRO-DPMNE party bloc. (more...)
- May 13, 2017
The American Embassy in Skopje , in a post on Twitter , condemned the violence "in the strongest terms" and asked all parties to "refrain from violent actions which exacerbate the situation". "No one from overseas will solve our problems", he said. Macedonia has been without a functioning government since 2015, when it sank into political turmoil over a wiretapping scandal that brought down the ruling nationalist VMRO-DPMNE party bloc. (more...)
President Trump Doubles Down on Idea of Ending White House Press Briefings
- May 13, 2017
The New York Times reported on Friday that Comey had resisted a request from Trump that he pledge loyalty to the president. "We had a very nice dinner and at that time he told me you are not under investigation", said Trump. Clapper said on MSNBC that he doesn't know if the Federal Bureau of Investigation has any evidence of collusion between people in Trump's campaign and Russian agents. (more...)
- May 13, 2017
The New York Times reported on Friday that Comey had resisted a request from Trump that he pledge loyalty to the president. "We had a very nice dinner and at that time he told me you are not under investigation", said Trump. Clapper said on MSNBC that he doesn't know if the Federal Bureau of Investigation has any evidence of collusion between people in Trump's campaign and Russian agents. (more...)
Can the 'de-escalation' plan in Syria work?
- May 13, 2017
Ahmad al-Masalmeh, who is based in the southern province of Daraa that borders Jordan, said there were six breaches in the province when government forces shelled opposition-held areas. He said the US -led coalition aircraft would still be able to operate against IS in specific areas. But he stressed Russia's air force would continue striking militants from the Islamic State (IS) group elsewhere in Syria. (more...)
- May 13, 2017
Ahmad al-Masalmeh, who is based in the southern province of Daraa that borders Jordan, said there were six breaches in the province when government forces shelled opposition-held areas. He said the US -led coalition aircraft would still be able to operate against IS in specific areas. But he stressed Russia's air force would continue striking militants from the Islamic State (IS) group elsewhere in Syria. (more...)
No Time for Friction With South Korea
- May 13, 2017
Contrary to his conservative predecessors, Moon has also expressed his desire to visit North Korea and establish a dialogue with Kim Jong Un, provided the conditions leading up to the meeting are favorable, according to a U.S. Furthering the rhetoric, Han warned that "Korean-style war on terrorism will be commenced at once in a consecutive and intensive way to root out the plot-breeding centers and dens of evil on this planet, including the Central Intelligence Agency and the NIS". (more...)
- May 13, 2017
Contrary to his conservative predecessors, Moon has also expressed his desire to visit North Korea and establish a dialogue with Kim Jong Un, provided the conditions leading up to the meeting are favorable, according to a U.S. Furthering the rhetoric, Han warned that "Korean-style war on terrorism will be commenced at once in a consecutive and intensive way to root out the plot-breeding centers and dens of evil on this planet, including the Central Intelligence Agency and the NIS". (more...)
Trump Keeps Controversies Smoldering With a Warning for Comey
- May 13, 2017
The President insists Mr Comey told him repeatedly that he was in the clear before he sacked him on Tuesday. Such a request would undermine the standing of the Federal Bureau of Investigation chief as an independent law enforcer and further fuelled charges that Trump has overstepped the norms of his office. (more...)
- May 13, 2017
The President insists Mr Comey told him repeatedly that he was in the clear before he sacked him on Tuesday. Such a request would undermine the standing of the Federal Bureau of Investigation chief as an independent law enforcer and further fuelled charges that Trump has overstepped the norms of his office. (more...)
Trump lawyers: Documents show no undisclosed Russian income
- May 13, 2017
The letter appears highly unlikely to end the storm over Russian Federation and will only fuel questions over why his tax returns have not been published. According to the letter, Trump owes no debts to Russian persons or entities, there are no "equity investments by Russians persons or entities" in Trump-controlled properties, and Trump has no investments in Russian entities. (more...)
- May 13, 2017
The letter appears highly unlikely to end the storm over Russian Federation and will only fuel questions over why his tax returns have not been published. According to the letter, Trump owes no debts to Russian persons or entities, there are no "equity investments by Russians persons or entities" in Trump-controlled properties, and Trump has no investments in Russian entities. (more...)
Slain North Texas teen's family calls for end to threats on police
- May 13, 2017
On Sunday, Haber told reporters that a vehicle began reversing toward officers in "an aggressive manner ", and in defense, an officer armed with a rifle shot into the auto, hitting Edwards, who was sitting in the front seat. Grief counselors were made available at Mesquite High School, because Edwards was such a well-known, well-liked member of the community, Merritt said. (more...)
- May 13, 2017
On Sunday, Haber told reporters that a vehicle began reversing toward officers in "an aggressive manner ", and in defense, an officer armed with a rifle shot into the auto, hitting Edwards, who was sitting in the front seat. Grief counselors were made available at Mesquite High School, because Edwards was such a well-known, well-liked member of the community, Merritt said. (more...)
Trump Calls South Korea's Moon Jae-in On Election Victory
- May 13, 2017
Trump wants to tighten an economic vise and has raised the possibility of military force as the North approaches the capability to threaten America with a nuclear-tipped missile. "The phone call between Presidents Moon and Trump... was successful insofar as it did not rock any boats". I am willing to go anywhere for the peace of the Korean Peninsula if needed, I will fly immediately to Washington. (more...)
- May 13, 2017
Trump wants to tighten an economic vise and has raised the possibility of military force as the North approaches the capability to threaten America with a nuclear-tipped missile. "The phone call between Presidents Moon and Trump... was successful insofar as it did not rock any boats". I am willing to go anywhere for the peace of the Korean Peninsula if needed, I will fly immediately to Washington. (more...)
U.S. Rep. John Faso defends his vote on health care
- May 13, 2017
They promised an average decrease in premiums of $2,500; not only a lie, but most saw dramatic double and even triple digit increases. It is failing the American people. I will do all I can to prevent Senate action on this disastrous plan, or on anything that comes close to it. We are finally on the path to fixing our broke and broken health care system. (more...)
- May 13, 2017
They promised an average decrease in premiums of $2,500; not only a lie, but most saw dramatic double and even triple digit increases. It is failing the American people. I will do all I can to prevent Senate action on this disastrous plan, or on anything that comes close to it. We are finally on the path to fixing our broke and broken health care system. (more...)
Trump insists no evidence of collusion with Russian Federation
- May 13, 2017
Former acting Attorney General Sally Yates said Monday that she informed White House Counsel Don McGahn about the DOJ's concerns about Flynn's conduct in a meeting on Jan. "Let's look at, again how this came down", Spicer said Tuesday. Bloomberg News: Washington Loves General McMaster, But Trump Doesn't - "For the Washington establishment, President Donald Trump's decision to make General H.R. (more...)
- May 13, 2017
Former acting Attorney General Sally Yates said Monday that she informed White House Counsel Don McGahn about the DOJ's concerns about Flynn's conduct in a meeting on Jan. "Let's look at, again how this came down", Spicer said Tuesday. Bloomberg News: Washington Loves General McMaster, But Trump Doesn't - "For the Washington establishment, President Donald Trump's decision to make General H.R. (more...)
Nigeria Chibok girls: Parents learning if daughters among those freed
- May 13, 2017
Aisha Jummai Alhassan, the minister of women affairs, told reporters on Thursday that photographs of the girls had been sent to families in Chibok for identification. "Those saying we are not allowing them access are not the direct parents of the girls; we can not bring anybody to see them apart from their biological parents, allowing visitors everyday will not allow them to heal fast", the minister added. (more...)
- May 13, 2017
Aisha Jummai Alhassan, the minister of women affairs, told reporters on Thursday that photographs of the girls had been sent to families in Chibok for identification. "Those saying we are not allowing them access are not the direct parents of the girls; we can not bring anybody to see them apart from their biological parents, allowing visitors everyday will not allow them to heal fast", the minister added. (more...)
Security tightened in Palawan amid US travel alert
- May 13, 2017
THE Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines ( AFP ) have taken steps to avert any act of terrorism in Palawan in the aftermath of an advisory issued by the US State Department cautioning Americans from going to the province due to the threats of kidnapping and bombings. (more...)
- May 13, 2017
THE Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines ( AFP ) have taken steps to avert any act of terrorism in Palawan in the aftermath of an advisory issued by the US State Department cautioning Americans from going to the province due to the threats of kidnapping and bombings. (more...)
American journalist asked to leave 'Kushner family event' in China
- May 13, 2017
Just in the past few days, the Kushner Companies , the real estate company run by Trump's in-laws, apologized for advertising its connections to the White House during a pitch to Chinese investors. Despite threats this year from the leaders of the House and Senate judiciary committees that work on the issue, the program was once again renewed last month in the government funding bill that keeps the government open until September. (more...)
- May 13, 2017
Just in the past few days, the Kushner Companies , the real estate company run by Trump's in-laws, apologized for advertising its connections to the White House during a pitch to Chinese investors. Despite threats this year from the leaders of the House and Senate judiciary committees that work on the issue, the program was once again renewed last month in the government funding bill that keeps the government open until September. (more...)
Senate panel seeks Flynn documents in Russia probe
- May 13, 2017
The announcement comes one day after the Trump administration fired James Comey as Federal Bureau of Investigation director, citing his handling of a probe into Hillary Clinton's emails as the reason for his termination. The Trump administration denies any collusion with Russian Federation. He later worked as a foreign agent on behalf of a Turkish businessman, while serving as a Trump campaign adviser. (more...)
- May 13, 2017
The announcement comes one day after the Trump administration fired James Comey as Federal Bureau of Investigation director, citing his handling of a probe into Hillary Clinton's emails as the reason for his termination. The Trump administration denies any collusion with Russian Federation. He later worked as a foreign agent on behalf of a Turkish businessman, while serving as a Trump campaign adviser. (more...)
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