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Russian Federation says Syria de-escalation deal takes effect at midnight
- May 14, 2017
Russia, Turkey, and Iran agreed to establish five "de-escalation zones" that will bar any military flights over parts of western Syria, including those of Assad's forces. Syrian government warplanes could be heard from Eastern Ghouta around midday on Saturday, according to a correspondent in the rebel-held town of Douma. (more...)
- May 14, 2017
Russia, Turkey, and Iran agreed to establish five "de-escalation zones" that will bar any military flights over parts of western Syria, including those of Assad's forces. Syrian government warplanes could be heard from Eastern Ghouta around midday on Saturday, according to a correspondent in the rebel-held town of Douma. (more...)
China hosts Silk Road summit in shadow of N.Korea missile
- May 14, 2017
The " Belt and Road " is Xi's signature foreign policy initiative. Stressing infrastructure connectivity, Xi called for promoting land, maritime, air and cyberspace connectivity, focusing on key passageways, cities and projects, and connecting networks of highways, railways and sea ports. (more...)
- May 14, 2017
The " Belt and Road " is Xi's signature foreign policy initiative. Stressing infrastructure connectivity, Xi called for promoting land, maritime, air and cyberspace connectivity, focusing on key passageways, cities and projects, and connecting networks of highways, railways and sea ports. (more...)
Wildfire continues to spread in southern Georgia
- May 14, 2017
George. The unincorporated community of St. George, south of Folkston, already was under a mandatory evacuation order and area schools closed Monday. George, close to the Florida line, had been urged during the weekend. Some displaced persons have been shuttled to a nearby elementary school, where a temporary shelter has been established. (more...)
- May 14, 2017
George. The unincorporated community of St. George, south of Folkston, already was under a mandatory evacuation order and area schools closed Monday. George, close to the Florida line, had been urged during the weekend. Some displaced persons have been shuttled to a nearby elementary school, where a temporary shelter has been established. (more...)
#WithFewExceptions Is The Newest Meme To Troll Donald Trump About Russia
- May 14, 2017
They also likely explain at least part of the reason why the President will not release his tax returns. "It's not going to be as transparent as that". "I think a lot of the Democratic senators actually believe we're on to the right tax plan to bring back business to America, and that's what they're all about, they want to grow jobs in their states, just like the president does", Mnuchin said. (more...)
- May 14, 2017
They also likely explain at least part of the reason why the President will not release his tax returns. "It's not going to be as transparent as that". "I think a lot of the Democratic senators actually believe we're on to the right tax plan to bring back business to America, and that's what they're all about, they want to grow jobs in their states, just like the president does", Mnuchin said. (more...)
Macron talks up 2024 Paris Olympic bid to Bach
- May 14, 2017
The Olympic movement is eager to avoid the spectacle seen from recent Games of white elephant venues left to fall into disuse. "Mr. Macron has also confirmed that he will be meeting with the IOC Evaluation Commission while they are in Paris and that he will be active in backing the bid all the way to Lima", said Estanguet. (more...)
- May 14, 2017
The Olympic movement is eager to avoid the spectacle seen from recent Games of white elephant venues left to fall into disuse. "Mr. Macron has also confirmed that he will be meeting with the IOC Evaluation Commission while they are in Paris and that he will be active in backing the bid all the way to Lima", said Estanguet. (more...)
White House commission to study voter fraud, suppression
- May 14, 2017
President Trump's "Election Integrity Commission" is an unnecessary distraction from the real work to protect against foreign hacking and interference in our electoral process. "Every time a non-citizen votes in an election, not only does it potentially swing that election if it's close, it cancels out the vote of a USA citizen", Kobach said in an interview previous year. (more...)
- May 14, 2017
President Trump's "Election Integrity Commission" is an unnecessary distraction from the real work to protect against foreign hacking and interference in our electoral process. "Every time a non-citizen votes in an election, not only does it potentially swing that election if it's close, it cancels out the vote of a USA citizen", Kobach said in an interview previous year. (more...)
Burnaby kids embrace NDP sweep in Student Vote
- May 14, 2017
Speaking in Toronto Wednesday, Alberta Premier Rachel Notely jokingly thanked the voters of British Columbia for making Tuesday's election "interesting" and precluding her from congratulating a victor at this point. Horgan won his seat in Langford-Juan de Fuca, while Christy Clark won in Kelowna West. The NDP and the Green Party both campaigned on changing B.C.'s voting system, perhaps to a form of proportional representation or to a single-transferable-ballot system if that is what a ... (more...)
- May 14, 2017
Speaking in Toronto Wednesday, Alberta Premier Rachel Notely jokingly thanked the voters of British Columbia for making Tuesday's election "interesting" and precluding her from congratulating a victor at this point. Horgan won his seat in Langford-Juan de Fuca, while Christy Clark won in Kelowna West. The NDP and the Green Party both campaigned on changing B.C.'s voting system, perhaps to a form of proportional representation or to a single-transferable-ballot system if that is what a ... (more...)
US, China sign trade agreement
- May 14, 2017
In exchange, the US would allow the sale of cooked Chinese poultry-a move Ross said could be done safely. The deal fully lifts the Chinese ban on USA beef enacted due to fears of mad cow disease. The company is expected to benefit from more open access to Chinese markets. Success in this arena will drive the US cattle market and increase demand for U.S beef . (more...)
- May 14, 2017
In exchange, the US would allow the sale of cooked Chinese poultry-a move Ross said could be done safely. The deal fully lifts the Chinese ban on USA beef enacted due to fears of mad cow disease. The company is expected to benefit from more open access to Chinese markets. Success in this arena will drive the US cattle market and increase demand for U.S beef . (more...)
Efforts on to pass GST bill this month: Lalsawta
- May 14, 2017
It further said that the One Nation One Tax regime is in the best interests for State Governments as it will help in restoring to fiscal consolidation without compression of productive expenditure. It said the GST is expected to reduce administrative costs for collection of tax revenue and improve revenue efficiency while uniformity in tax rates and procedures will lead to economy in compliance cost. (more...)
- May 14, 2017
It further said that the One Nation One Tax regime is in the best interests for State Governments as it will help in restoring to fiscal consolidation without compression of productive expenditure. It said the GST is expected to reduce administrative costs for collection of tax revenue and improve revenue efficiency while uniformity in tax rates and procedures will lead to economy in compliance cost. (more...)
Korea test-fires missile, challenging new leader in South
- May 14, 2017
After the meeting, the president condemned the launch as a "serious challenge" to global peace and security. He pointed to worsening relations between Beijing and Pyongyang as the US has increased pressure on China to act to reign in North Korea's nuclear program. (more...)
- May 14, 2017
After the meeting, the president condemned the launch as a "serious challenge" to global peace and security. He pointed to worsening relations between Beijing and Pyongyang as the US has increased pressure on China to act to reign in North Korea's nuclear program. (more...)
Kuwait- China's Belt and Road initiative benefits nations across the globe - Xi
- May 14, 2017
Among India's neighbours, Pakistani and Sri Lankan Prime Ministers Nawaz Sharif and Ranil Wickremesinghe are in attendance. Britain is wooing China to increase trade as Beijing has pressed forward with its ambitious Silk Road plan aimed at developing worldwide growth. (more...)
- May 14, 2017
Among India's neighbours, Pakistani and Sri Lankan Prime Ministers Nawaz Sharif and Ranil Wickremesinghe are in attendance. Britain is wooing China to increase trade as Beijing has pressed forward with its ambitious Silk Road plan aimed at developing worldwide growth. (more...)
Israel Rebukes Sweden Over UNESCO Vote
- May 14, 2017
Tweeting on his official account following the decision, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi said Jordan highly valued such a decision. "The proposed resolution will not affect our determination to operate in Jerusalem ", it said last Thursday, adding that "it will, however, impair UNESCO's deteriorating status and relevance". (more...)
- May 14, 2017
Tweeting on his official account following the decision, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi said Jordan highly valued such a decision. "The proposed resolution will not affect our determination to operate in Jerusalem ", it said last Thursday, adding that "it will, however, impair UNESCO's deteriorating status and relevance". (more...)
Nepal votes in first local election in 20 years
- May 14, 2017
The long gap between polls has left an institutional void at local level, which has seen graft become a way of life in Nepal, hampering the delivery of basic services as well as the recovery from a devastating 2015 quake. Just hours after the Supreme Court's interim order, Chief Justice Karki returned to office. The government has also roped in 31,000 soldiers from Nepal Army. (more...)
- May 14, 2017
The long gap between polls has left an institutional void at local level, which has seen graft become a way of life in Nepal, hampering the delivery of basic services as well as the recovery from a devastating 2015 quake. Just hours after the Supreme Court's interim order, Chief Justice Karki returned to office. The government has also roped in 31,000 soldiers from Nepal Army. (more...)
'Fast decision' possible on new Federal Bureau of Investigation director
- May 14, 2017
President Trump said in an interview with Fox News' Jeanine Pirro that "fake news" about Russian Federation and former FBI Director James Comey had overshadowed some of his accomplishments so far in office. Mr. Trump said he is considering giving his own press briefings every two weeks. When asked if White House press secretary Sean Spicer would be there tomorrow, Mr. (more...)
- May 14, 2017
President Trump said in an interview with Fox News' Jeanine Pirro that "fake news" about Russian Federation and former FBI Director James Comey had overshadowed some of his accomplishments so far in office. Mr. Trump said he is considering giving his own press briefings every two weeks. When asked if White House press secretary Sean Spicer would be there tomorrow, Mr. (more...)
Johnson calls possible Trump recording 'troubling'
- May 14, 2017
Johnson said he also has confidence in the Senate Intelligence committee, which is also investigating possible ties. He said it's too early to say if a special prosecutor should be appointed. "That's exciting", state GOP chairman Brad Courtney said of Trump's victory. His budget proposal included millions more in funding for K-12 schools across the state than even requested by state Superintendent Tony Evers, who is supported by Democrats, and a boost in state tax money for rural schools, ... (more...)
- May 14, 2017
Johnson said he also has confidence in the Senate Intelligence committee, which is also investigating possible ties. He said it's too early to say if a special prosecutor should be appointed. "That's exciting", state GOP chairman Brad Courtney said of Trump's victory. His budget proposal included millions more in funding for K-12 schools across the state than even requested by state Superintendent Tony Evers, who is supported by Democrats, and a boost in state tax money for rural schools, ... (more...)
President Trump hints at Elizabeth Warren as possible 2020 opponent
- May 14, 2017
Trump, speaking on the 99th day of his presidency, said he was proud to be the first sitting president to address a major NRA forum since Ronald Reagan in 1983. Trump's enthusiastic embrace of the guns rights organization sometimes appeared discordant: The President was once a proponent for stricter gun control laws, and hails from a city with some of the toughest restrictions on firearms in the country. (more...)
- May 14, 2017
Trump, speaking on the 99th day of his presidency, said he was proud to be the first sitting president to address a major NRA forum since Ronald Reagan in 1983. Trump's enthusiastic embrace of the guns rights organization sometimes appeared discordant: The President was once a proponent for stricter gun control laws, and hails from a city with some of the toughest restrictions on firearms in the country. (more...)
Tight security in Paris ahead of Macron's inauguration
- May 14, 2017
Macron is the youngest president in the country's history and the 8th president of France's Fifth Republic, created in 1958. In his inauguration speech, Mr Macron said he will do everything that is necessary to fight terrorism and authoritarianism and to resolve the world's migration crisis. (more...)
- May 14, 2017
Macron is the youngest president in the country's history and the 8th president of France's Fifth Republic, created in 1958. In his inauguration speech, Mr Macron said he will do everything that is necessary to fight terrorism and authoritarianism and to resolve the world's migration crisis. (more...)
Sessions Calls for Stricter Mandatory Minimums
- May 14, 2017
The Sessions policy harkens back to the Bush-era "Aschroft memo ", which stated that "federal prosecutors must charge and pursue the most serious, readily provable offense". Rand Paul , R-Ky., and Corey Booker, D-N.J. - have been working to reform the criminal justice system and do away with mandatory minimum sentencing laws . (more...)
- May 14, 2017
The Sessions policy harkens back to the Bush-era "Aschroft memo ", which stated that "federal prosecutors must charge and pursue the most serious, readily provable offense". Rand Paul , R-Ky., and Corey Booker, D-N.J. - have been working to reform the criminal justice system and do away with mandatory minimum sentencing laws . (more...)
China Trade Deal Serves Up Potential Corporate Winners
- May 14, 2017
China will lift a ban on American beef and allow for its import no later than July 16. On a more symbolic level, the deal reflects the positive tone of relations between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Trump since their first face-to-face meeting last month in the U.S. (more...)
- May 14, 2017
China will lift a ban on American beef and allow for its import no later than July 16. On a more symbolic level, the deal reflects the positive tone of relations between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Trump since their first face-to-face meeting last month in the U.S. (more...)
8-year-old boy bullied at school days before killing himself
- May 14, 2017
Branch said the school told Reynolds that her son had fainted. An assistant principal arrived about 4½ minutes after Gabriel fell to the floor, followed by other school employees and the school nurse, who helped him to his feet. As Gabriel was shaking hands with a student, the boy yanks him to the ground and appears to "celebrate and rejoice in his behavior", according to the officer's email description of a video reported by the Cincinnati Enquirer and obtained independently by The ... (more...)
- May 14, 2017
Branch said the school told Reynolds that her son had fainted. An assistant principal arrived about 4½ minutes after Gabriel fell to the floor, followed by other school employees and the school nurse, who helped him to his feet. As Gabriel was shaking hands with a student, the boy yanks him to the ground and appears to "celebrate and rejoice in his behavior", according to the officer's email description of a video reported by the Cincinnati Enquirer and obtained independently by The ... (more...)
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