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Chinese president and new South Korean leader talk nuclear
- May 14, 2017
Moon said he will send a delegation to Beijing to discuss both North Korea and THAAD. President Donald Trump on Wednesday congratulated the liberal victor in South Korea's recent presidential polls for his "great election victory". "I will go to Beijing and Tokyo and, if the conditions are right, to Pyongyang also". North Korea is believed to be preparing for a sixth nuclear test and is working to develop a nuclear-tipped missile capable of reaching the United States, presenting US ... (more...)
- May 14, 2017
Moon said he will send a delegation to Beijing to discuss both North Korea and THAAD. President Donald Trump on Wednesday congratulated the liberal victor in South Korea's recent presidential polls for his "great election victory". "I will go to Beijing and Tokyo and, if the conditions are right, to Pyongyang also". North Korea is believed to be preparing for a sixth nuclear test and is working to develop a nuclear-tipped missile capable of reaching the United States, presenting US ... (more...)
Pope says he'll seek common ground with Trump, won't preach
- May 14, 2017
He said Collins, who resigned from the papal sexual abuse commission in March, was "right" in critiquing Vatican officials' resistance in fighting abuse. "We need to find the doors that are at least partly open, go in, and talk about things we have in common and go forward, step by step", he said. In a press conference that lasted more than 30 minutes on the return from Fatima to Rome, a relaxed Pope Francis responded to all 10 questions presented to him, including one relating to the ... (more...)
- May 14, 2017
He said Collins, who resigned from the papal sexual abuse commission in March, was "right" in critiquing Vatican officials' resistance in fighting abuse. "We need to find the doors that are at least partly open, go in, and talk about things we have in common and go forward, step by step", he said. In a press conference that lasted more than 30 minutes on the return from Fatima to Rome, a relaxed Pope Francis responded to all 10 questions presented to him, including one relating to the ... (more...)
Trump Lawyers Say Tax Returns Show Little Income From Russians
- May 14, 2017
The Internal Revenue Service doesn't prevent anyone from making their tax returns public while they are under audit, but it was an excuse that Trump was fine using. I have no investments in Russian Federation. Later, he said , Trump added, "Oh, yeah". The documentary shows how Trump not only helped hide the identity of his mobster business partner-which prompted an ongoing lawsuit accusing Trump of criminal racketeering, but also how Trump used that internal company crisis to demand more ... (more...)
- May 14, 2017
The Internal Revenue Service doesn't prevent anyone from making their tax returns public while they are under audit, but it was an excuse that Trump was fine using. I have no investments in Russian Federation. Later, he said , Trump added, "Oh, yeah". The documentary shows how Trump not only helped hide the identity of his mobster business partner-which prompted an ongoing lawsuit accusing Trump of criminal racketeering, but also how Trump used that internal company crisis to demand more ... (more...)
Police investigate killing of Ohio police chief, 2 others
- May 14, 2017
Disario was fatally shot after seeing the shooter who was holding two people hostage in a small wooded area behind the nursing home, Thorp said at an afternoon news conference. After that, he charged into the nursing home and opened fire. The inmate initially took one female nurse hostage, but she was released at some point during the standoff. (more...)
- May 14, 2017
Disario was fatally shot after seeing the shooter who was holding two people hostage in a small wooded area behind the nursing home, Thorp said at an afternoon news conference. After that, he charged into the nursing home and opened fire. The inmate initially took one female nurse hostage, but she was released at some point during the standoff. (more...)
Magnitude 5.7 earthquake in northeast Iran leaves 3 dead
- May 14, 2017
The US Geological Survey put its strength at 5.8, and said it occurred at a depth of 12.5 kilometres. The natural disaster led to a power outage and state TV reports said the quake damaged several buildings in nearby villages. It left more than 370 people injured and damaged as many as 40 percent of houses in the area, leading to a power outage, it said. Local officials have noted that the earthquake's aftermath has blocked access to several villages. (more...)
- May 14, 2017
The US Geological Survey put its strength at 5.8, and said it occurred at a depth of 12.5 kilometres. The natural disaster led to a power outage and state TV reports said the quake damaged several buildings in nearby villages. It left more than 370 people injured and damaged as many as 40 percent of houses in the area, leading to a power outage, it said. Local officials have noted that the earthquake's aftermath has blocked access to several villages. (more...)
Korea missile fell into sea
- May 14, 2017
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told reporters Sunday that the launch is "absolutely unacceptable" and that Japan will respond resolutely. U.S. Strategic Command said they were "presumed" to be Musudans, which are technically capable of flying as far as 2,400 miles, putting Guam within range and nearly reaching Alaska. (more...)
- May 14, 2017
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told reporters Sunday that the launch is "absolutely unacceptable" and that Japan will respond resolutely. U.S. Strategic Command said they were "presumed" to be Musudans, which are technically capable of flying as far as 2,400 miles, putting Guam within range and nearly reaching Alaska. (more...)
France inaugurates new president: Emmanuel Macron, 39
- May 14, 2017
He officially became president when Laurent Fabius, chairman of the constitutional council and a former prime minister, read out the results of the election in which Mr Macron beat far right leader Marine Le Pen. It is virtually a rite of passage for French leaders to make their first European trip to meet the leader of the other half of the so-called "motor" of the EU. (more...)
- May 14, 2017
He officially became president when Laurent Fabius, chairman of the constitutional council and a former prime minister, read out the results of the election in which Mr Macron beat far right leader Marine Le Pen. It is virtually a rite of passage for French leaders to make their first European trip to meet the leader of the other half of the so-called "motor" of the EU. (more...)
Bajrang Punia claimed a terrific gold medal
- May 14, 2017
Indian women wrestlers have registered their best ever performance in the Asian Championship in this edition with six medals, including four silver so far. She failed to put up a fight and was completely outplayed by the Kyrgyzstan wrestler. He got two more points as the referee warned the Korean. Sarita moved to the finals after defeating her Vietnamese opponent Thi Huong Dao 12-0 (technical fall) in the last-four clash. (more...)
- May 14, 2017
Indian women wrestlers have registered their best ever performance in the Asian Championship in this edition with six medals, including four silver so far. She failed to put up a fight and was completely outplayed by the Kyrgyzstan wrestler. He got two more points as the referee warned the Korean. Sarita moved to the finals after defeating her Vietnamese opponent Thi Huong Dao 12-0 (technical fall) in the last-four clash. (more...)
J&K: Two militants gunned down in Kupwara
- May 14, 2017
The firefight took place around 4 pm. Official sources said that a joint team of army and SoG cordoned off the suspected area in Waripora. The militants reports said opened fire on government forces and the two militants were killed in the retaliatory fire. (more...)
- May 14, 2017
The firefight took place around 4 pm. Official sources said that a joint team of army and SoG cordoned off the suspected area in Waripora. The militants reports said opened fire on government forces and the two militants were killed in the retaliatory fire. (more...)
AAP rigs EVM in Assembly, EC calls it 'duplicate' gadget
- May 14, 2017
Outside the assembly, Kejriwal dared the Election Commission. Bharadwaj brought an EVM prototype used by the Election Commission and claimed how codes embedded inside can be used to manipulate results. The Election Commission, however, rejected the claim of the Aam Aadmi Party that its EVMs can be tampered with, saying the machine hacked in the Delhi assembly was a "look-alike" gadget and not the actual equipment used by it. (more...)
- May 14, 2017
Outside the assembly, Kejriwal dared the Election Commission. Bharadwaj brought an EVM prototype used by the Election Commission and claimed how codes embedded inside can be used to manipulate results. The Election Commission, however, rejected the claim of the Aam Aadmi Party that its EVMs can be tampered with, saying the machine hacked in the Delhi assembly was a "look-alike" gadget and not the actual equipment used by it. (more...)
Amtrak 188 conductor charged with manslaughter in fatal Philly crash
- May 14, 2017
The unusual judge's order came after the family of a woman killed in the crash sought a private criminal complaint after city prosecutors declined to press charges as Friday's two-year deadline approached. Kline represents the family of the NY victim, Rachel Jacobs , a technology executive, wife and mother. However, the National Transportation Safety Board concluded that nothing struck his locomotive. (more...)
- May 14, 2017
The unusual judge's order came after the family of a woman killed in the crash sought a private criminal complaint after city prosecutors declined to press charges as Friday's two-year deadline approached. Kline represents the family of the NY victim, Rachel Jacobs , a technology executive, wife and mother. However, the National Transportation Safety Board concluded that nothing struck his locomotive. (more...)
Suspended AAP Leader Kapil Mishra, Who Accused Arvind Kejriwal of Corruption, Attacked
- May 14, 2017
They threatened me that I will have to give the money if I want to remain a minister. "Whatever Arvind Kejriwal used to do, I am doing now". Mishra alleged that Kejriwal tried to shield her by intentionally delaying the probe into the scam. (more...)
- May 14, 2017
They threatened me that I will have to give the money if I want to remain a minister. "Whatever Arvind Kejriwal used to do, I am doing now". Mishra alleged that Kejriwal tried to shield her by intentionally delaying the probe into the scam. (more...)
Secretary Tillerson Chairs 10th Arctic Council Ministerial Meeting
- May 14, 2017
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson speaks at an Arctic Council meeting in Fairbanks, Alaska, on Thursday, May 11, 2017. The document stated "the Arctic is warming at more than twice the rate of the global average, resulting in widespread social, environmental, and economic impacts". (more...)
- May 14, 2017
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson speaks at an Arctic Council meeting in Fairbanks, Alaska, on Thursday, May 11, 2017. The document stated "the Arctic is warming at more than twice the rate of the global average, resulting in widespread social, environmental, and economic impacts". (more...)
Trump to Order Commission on Fraudulent Voting in Elections
- May 14, 2017
The commission is expected to look at irregularities that affect federal elections, including fraudulent and duplicate registrations, illegal voting and vote suppression. Top civil rights leaders said the commission would encourage voter suppression by justifying new barriers like requiring identity cards for voting. (more...)
- May 14, 2017
The commission is expected to look at irregularities that affect federal elections, including fraudulent and duplicate registrations, illegal voting and vote suppression. Top civil rights leaders said the commission would encourage voter suppression by justifying new barriers like requiring identity cards for voting. (more...)
President Trump Unleashes on Fired FBI Director James Comey and 'Fake Media'
- May 14, 2017
The White House tried to fool everyone but has fooled no one because of the media's vigilance. McCabe joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation more than 20 years ago. Mr. Rosenstein blasted Mr. Comey for this, saying he was wrong to "usurp" the attorney general's authority and that the director "now defends his decision by asserting that he believed Attorney General Loretta Lynch had a conflict". (more...)
- May 14, 2017
The White House tried to fool everyone but has fooled no one because of the media's vigilance. McCabe joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation more than 20 years ago. Mr. Rosenstein blasted Mr. Comey for this, saying he was wrong to "usurp" the attorney general's authority and that the director "now defends his decision by asserting that he believed Attorney General Loretta Lynch had a conflict". (more...)
Thousands march in Las Vegas on May Day
- May 14, 2017
A May Day gathering grew unruly in Portland, Oregon, where a group of black-clad protesters roamed downtown streets in the late afternoon, setting fires, breaking storefront windows, throwing projectiles and vandalising a police cruiser. It will be the second such strike since Trump took office; February 16 was also a "day without immigrants", organized in response to Trump's immigration policies and travel ban. (more...)
- May 14, 2017
A May Day gathering grew unruly in Portland, Oregon, where a group of black-clad protesters roamed downtown streets in the late afternoon, setting fires, breaking storefront windows, throwing projectiles and vandalising a police cruiser. It will be the second such strike since Trump took office; February 16 was also a "day without immigrants", organized in response to Trump's immigration policies and travel ban. (more...)
North Korea claims CIA plotted to assassinate Kim Jong
- May 14, 2017
The North says the two agencies worked in cahoots with a North Korean citizen and an unnamed terrorist group on the plot, which involved using a "biochemical substance" on Kim, reports the BBC . The U.S. has sent a warship to the region and installed a controversial anti-missile defence system in South Korea. The bill, which will go to the Senate for final approval, prohibits North Korean ships or those from any other country, including China, that refuse to comply with the resolutions of ... (more...)
- May 14, 2017
The North says the two agencies worked in cahoots with a North Korean citizen and an unnamed terrorist group on the plot, which involved using a "biochemical substance" on Kim, reports the BBC . The U.S. has sent a warship to the region and installed a controversial anti-missile defence system in South Korea. The bill, which will go to the Senate for final approval, prohibits North Korean ships or those from any other country, including China, that refuse to comply with the resolutions of ... (more...)
Japan says N. Korea missile fell into sea
- May 14, 2017
The launch, fired from the Kusong region to the north-west of Pyongang, was the first in two weeks since the last attempt to fire a missile ended in failure. The JCS warned that the North would face "strong retaliations" from the allies if it continues to ignore their warning messages and sticks to provocations. (more...)
- May 14, 2017
The launch, fired from the Kusong region to the north-west of Pyongang, was the first in two weeks since the last attempt to fire a missile ended in failure. The JCS warned that the North would face "strong retaliations" from the allies if it continues to ignore their warning messages and sticks to provocations. (more...)
North Korea missile test posed no threat to Russia - Russian defence ministry
- May 14, 2017
While Pyongyang regularly tests shorter-range missiles, it is also working to master the technology needed to field nuclear-tipped missiles that can reach the USA mainland. In a statement, the North said: "The US raises its voice before the member states, claiming that many countries are not fully engaged in implementation of the "sanction resolutions" against the DPRK and even intimidating others into the implementation, openly threatening that member nations would be faced with "strong ... (more...)
- May 14, 2017
While Pyongyang regularly tests shorter-range missiles, it is also working to master the technology needed to field nuclear-tipped missiles that can reach the USA mainland. In a statement, the North said: "The US raises its voice before the member states, claiming that many countries are not fully engaged in implementation of the "sanction resolutions" against the DPRK and even intimidating others into the implementation, openly threatening that member nations would be faced with "strong ... (more...)
Los Angeles unleashes star power to woo IOC in Olympic bid
- May 14, 2017
Sylvester Stallone , basketball icon Kobe Bryant , and opera singer Placido Domingo are among the celebrities helping Los Angeles city officials in their bid to host the 2024 Olympics. "The main idea is to show ( IOC members) that we are ready", Estanguet said. And yet, for his part, Trump is backing the bid, certainly knowing this is the kind of win he'd love to be a part of - the U.S. (more...)
- May 14, 2017
Sylvester Stallone , basketball icon Kobe Bryant , and opera singer Placido Domingo are among the celebrities helping Los Angeles city officials in their bid to host the 2024 Olympics. "The main idea is to show ( IOC members) that we are ready", Estanguet said. And yet, for his part, Trump is backing the bid, certainly knowing this is the kind of win he'd love to be a part of - the U.S. (more...)
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