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North Korea detains another U.S. citizen
- May 15, 2017
North Korea announced Sunday it detained another American over the weekend, raising to four the number of USA citizens being held by the communist nation's authoritarian regime. "As he struggled to fund some of his projects, he would spend money out of his own pocket". He worked at Pyongyang University of Science and Technology, the same workplace as another American, accounting instructor Kim Sang Dok, whose detention was announced on May 3. (more...)
- May 15, 2017
North Korea announced Sunday it detained another American over the weekend, raising to four the number of USA citizens being held by the communist nation's authoritarian regime. "As he struggled to fund some of his projects, he would spend money out of his own pocket". He worked at Pyongyang University of Science and Technology, the same workplace as another American, accounting instructor Kim Sang Dok, whose detention was announced on May 3. (more...)
Gingrich's wife to be named Vatican Ambassador
- May 15, 2017
President Trump will choose Callista Gingrich as the next USA ambassador to the Vatican, but that didn't nearly happen - because the president would rather have Newt defending him on TV. He was talked about for a cabinet position in the days after the election, yet swatted the prospect down. Gingrich even suggested that the White House shouldn't field questions from reporters, but broadcast briefings on YouTube or other social media platforms. (more...)
- May 15, 2017
President Trump will choose Callista Gingrich as the next USA ambassador to the Vatican, but that didn't nearly happen - because the president would rather have Newt defending him on TV. He was talked about for a cabinet position in the days after the election, yet swatted the prospect down. Gingrich even suggested that the White House shouldn't field questions from reporters, but broadcast briefings on YouTube or other social media platforms. (more...)
New push to drive IS from 4 neighborhoods in Mosul
- May 15, 2017
A displaced family passes an Islamic State militant banner in western Mosul Saturday, May 13, 2017. "This includes more than 434,000 displaced from western Mosul since mid-February", Andrej Mahecic, spokesperson for UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), told reporters at the UN's Geneva headquarters. (more...)
- May 15, 2017
A displaced family passes an Islamic State militant banner in western Mosul Saturday, May 13, 2017. "This includes more than 434,000 displaced from western Mosul since mid-February", Andrej Mahecic, spokesperson for UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), told reporters at the UN's Geneva headquarters. (more...)
Bomb squad called to Leeds Bradford Airport after suspicious package found
- May 15, 2017
West Yorkshire Police confirmed they had been called to the site just after 8pm. Vicky Myers posted: "At Dublin airport being told Leeds Bradford is closed and we can't fly". Officers from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team came and the package in question was submitted to a controlled explosion expert. At around 11pm, the airport said on its official Twitter account: "LBA terminal has been evacuated due to a security alert - more info to follow". (more...)
- May 15, 2017
West Yorkshire Police confirmed they had been called to the site just after 8pm. Vicky Myers posted: "At Dublin airport being told Leeds Bradford is closed and we can't fly". Officers from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team came and the package in question was submitted to a controlled explosion expert. At around 11pm, the airport said on its official Twitter account: "LBA terminal has been evacuated due to a security alert - more info to follow". (more...)
Lawmakers Agree Trump Must Turn Over Comey Tapes if He Has Them
- May 15, 2017
Fearful that his own team would leak the decision, Trump kept key staff in the dark as he pondered the dramatic move. Top Democrats on the House oversight and judiciary committees are now requesting copies of "all recordings in possession of the White House" in a letter sent to the White House counsel. (more...)
- May 15, 2017
Fearful that his own team would leak the decision, Trump kept key staff in the dark as he pondered the dramatic move. Top Democrats on the House oversight and judiciary committees are now requesting copies of "all recordings in possession of the White House" in a letter sent to the White House counsel. (more...)
North Korea: New long-range missile can carry heavy nuke
- May 15, 2017
North Korea's past satellite rocket launches have been called clandestine tests of ICBM technology, but it is not believed to have tested a true intercontinental ballistic missile yet. The launch complicates the new South Korean president's plan to talk to the North, and came as U.S., Japanese and European navies gather for joint war games in the Pacific. (more...)
- May 15, 2017
North Korea's past satellite rocket launches have been called clandestine tests of ICBM technology, but it is not believed to have tested a true intercontinental ballistic missile yet. The launch complicates the new South Korean president's plan to talk to the North, and came as U.S., Japanese and European navies gather for joint war games in the Pacific. (more...)
Seven hospitals affected by cyber attack still in need of support
- May 15, 2017
In each case, a pop-up window demanded payments of $300, or about 2,000 yuan, in order to free the files. The fact that we have the ability to track the payments sent to the hackers at all is yet another piece of evidence underlining the relative incompetence of the authors of the software, according to security researchers. (more...)
- May 15, 2017
In each case, a pop-up window demanded payments of $300, or about 2,000 yuan, in order to free the files. The fact that we have the ability to track the payments sent to the hackers at all is yet another piece of evidence underlining the relative incompetence of the authors of the software, according to security researchers. (more...)
Chelsea look to keep momentum ahead of FA Cup final with Arsenal
- May 15, 2017
The Hornets are finishing a season of which can be said: mission accomplished. "I am very angry because everything is happening in the same positions. "If we don't have the results I am disappointed but what is not excusable is to not give your best". However, his worries proved unfounded with Chelsea ultimately sealing a second title triumph in three seasons. (more...)
- May 15, 2017
The Hornets are finishing a season of which can be said: mission accomplished. "I am very angry because everything is happening in the same positions. "If we don't have the results I am disappointed but what is not excusable is to not give your best". However, his worries proved unfounded with Chelsea ultimately sealing a second title triumph in three seasons. (more...)
In testing missile, North Korea challenges South Korea's new leader
- May 15, 2017
The U.S. Pacific Command said it was assessing the type of missile but it was "not consistent with an intercontinental ballistic missile". Trump's national security adviser, H.R. The missile flew 700km and reached an altitude of more than 2,000km, said officials in South Korea and Japan, further and higher than an intermediate-range missile North Korea successfully tested in February. (more...)
- May 15, 2017
The U.S. Pacific Command said it was assessing the type of missile but it was "not consistent with an intercontinental ballistic missile". Trump's national security adviser, H.R. The missile flew 700km and reached an altitude of more than 2,000km, said officials in South Korea and Japan, further and higher than an intermediate-range missile North Korea successfully tested in February. (more...)
Kejriwal not resigning, party, says there will be a big revelation today
- May 15, 2017
The Delhi chief minister has not yet reacted to the allegations, but his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has strongly defended him and rubbished the allegations of Mishra. The officer said Bhardwaj produced his evidence of his chartered accountancy work but maintained that his work had taken a backseat ever since he joined AAP. (more...)
- May 15, 2017
The Delhi chief minister has not yet reacted to the allegations, but his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has strongly defended him and rubbished the allegations of Mishra. The officer said Bhardwaj produced his evidence of his chartered accountancy work but maintained that his work had taken a backseat ever since he joined AAP. (more...)
Warren: Trump's voter fraud commission should be called 'vote intimidation commission'
- May 15, 2017
The presidential commission will be led by Vice-President Mike Pence and will include current and former secretaries of state and election officials appointed by Mr Trump, said White House spokesman Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Thursday. Kansas Secretary of State, Kris Kobach is seen on November 20, 2016 in Bedminster, N.J. Even before it was formally announced, news of the commission's launch met with a cascade of criticism from voting-rights and other organizations. (more...)
- May 15, 2017
The presidential commission will be led by Vice-President Mike Pence and will include current and former secretaries of state and election officials appointed by Mr Trump, said White House spokesman Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Thursday. Kansas Secretary of State, Kris Kobach is seen on November 20, 2016 in Bedminster, N.J. Even before it was formally announced, news of the commission's launch met with a cascade of criticism from voting-rights and other organizations. (more...)
Penn State Student's Hazing Death Was No Accident, Grand Jury Says
- May 15, 2017
Police said he fell head first down 15 basement steps at around 11 p.m., but first responders were not called until nearly 12 hours later. Timothy Piazza (center) is pictured with his parents, Evelyn and James, at Hunterdon Central Regional High School football's Senior Night. (more...)
- May 15, 2017
Police said he fell head first down 15 basement steps at around 11 p.m., but first responders were not called until nearly 12 hours later. Timothy Piazza (center) is pictured with his parents, Evelyn and James, at Hunterdon Central Regional High School football's Senior Night. (more...)
Sino-US deal eases access to markets
- May 15, 2017
The deal, which should start no later than mid-July, is subject to further technical talks on import standards, would allow U.S. beef and card payment services access to the Chinese market. Lack of infrastructure along USA coastlines to allow for overseas gas shipments means it could take time for economic benefits to US energy companies to materialize, said Jake Parker, vice president of the U.S. (more...)
- May 15, 2017
The deal, which should start no later than mid-July, is subject to further technical talks on import standards, would allow U.S. beef and card payment services access to the Chinese market. Lack of infrastructure along USA coastlines to allow for overseas gas shipments means it could take time for economic benefits to US energy companies to materialize, said Jake Parker, vice president of the U.S. (more...)
Huge fire RIPS THROUGH Manhattan Synagogue - smoke seen across New York City
- May 15, 2017
Firefighters responded to the blaze at 60 Norfolk St. on the Lower East Side after a call came in at about 7 p.m., the FDNY said. The building was the first synagogue to serve Eastern European Jews in the city, according to councilwoman Margaret Chin, as cited by CBS New York. (more...)
- May 15, 2017
Firefighters responded to the blaze at 60 Norfolk St. on the Lower East Side after a call came in at about 7 p.m., the FDNY said. The building was the first synagogue to serve Eastern European Jews in the city, according to councilwoman Margaret Chin, as cited by CBS New York. (more...)
Attorney General Sessions orders tougher drug crime prosecutions
- May 15, 2017
ATTORNEY GENERAL Jeff Sessions announced on Friday a new Justice Department policy created to "enforce the law fairly and consistently". Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Friday instructed federal prosecutors to "pursue the most serious, readily provable offense" in criminal trials, a departure from Obama-era policies that gave prosecutors greater discretion. (more...)
- May 15, 2017
ATTORNEY GENERAL Jeff Sessions announced on Friday a new Justice Department policy created to "enforce the law fairly and consistently". Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Friday instructed federal prosecutors to "pursue the most serious, readily provable offense" in criminal trials, a departure from Obama-era policies that gave prosecutors greater discretion. (more...)
Trump Escalates Feud with Ousted FBI Director Comey
- May 15, 2017
His first question to McCabe was whether he heard Comey ever tell Trump he was not the subject of any investigations. White House Deputy Press Secretary Sarah Sanders reiterated Thursday the president's claim in his letter to Comey, despite denials from associates of the former FBI director, that he was reassured by Comey that he was not under investigation. (more...)
- May 15, 2017
His first question to McCabe was whether he heard Comey ever tell Trump he was not the subject of any investigations. White House Deputy Press Secretary Sarah Sanders reiterated Thursday the president's claim in his letter to Comey, despite denials from associates of the former FBI director, that he was reassured by Comey that he was not under investigation. (more...)
USA needs September 'shutdown' to fix Senate 'mess'
- May 15, 2017
Trump's tweet said the compromise had to be negotiated because Republicans don't have the 60 votes necessary in the chamber to pass their own plan. The president says on Twitter that the country needs to "either elect more Republican Senators in 2018 or change the rules now to 51 (percent)", suggesting more rules changes ahead in the Senate. (more...)
- May 15, 2017
Trump's tweet said the compromise had to be negotiated because Republicans don't have the 60 votes necessary in the chamber to pass their own plan. The president says on Twitter that the country needs to "either elect more Republican Senators in 2018 or change the rules now to 51 (percent)", suggesting more rules changes ahead in the Senate. (more...)
Take time for mom this Mother's Day
- May 15, 2017
It's a priceless gem to society when it's done well. And while it may be impossible for us to spend everyday making our mothers feel special, we can dedicate all of our time on Mother's Day to make the women who enriched our lives feel special and loved. (more...)
- May 15, 2017
It's a priceless gem to society when it's done well. And while it may be impossible for us to spend everyday making our mothers feel special, we can dedicate all of our time on Mother's Day to make the women who enriched our lives feel special and loved. (more...)
AAP seeks all-party probe in the alleged tampering of EVMs
- May 15, 2017
The Election Commission announced the decision after an all-party meeting organised at Constitution Club on Friday. "Then why is the Election Commission challenging the theory of EVM-hacking?" he asked. We request the EC to arrange a hackathon. We have proved in Delhi Assembly through a demonstration that EVMs can be tampered. Couple of hours after the demonstration, the ECI released a statement debunking, yet again, any possibility of EVM tampering. (more...)
- May 15, 2017
The Election Commission announced the decision after an all-party meeting organised at Constitution Club on Friday. "Then why is the Election Commission challenging the theory of EVM-hacking?" he asked. We request the EC to arrange a hackathon. We have proved in Delhi Assembly through a demonstration that EVMs can be tampered. Couple of hours after the demonstration, the ECI released a statement debunking, yet again, any possibility of EVM tampering. (more...)
Mnuchin Weaves in Tax Reform, With Trade Talk at G7 Italy
- May 15, 2017
International Monetary Fund managing director Christine Lagarde arrives for the opening session of the G7 of Finance ministers in Bari , southern Italy, Friday, May 12, 2017. When asked if G7 ministers were concerned about the potential for U.S. tax reform to cause the income gap to widen, Secretary Mnuchin said, "Reductions in the highest tax rates will be offset by reductions in deductions". (more...)
- May 15, 2017
International Monetary Fund managing director Christine Lagarde arrives for the opening session of the G7 of Finance ministers in Bari , southern Italy, Friday, May 12, 2017. When asked if G7 ministers were concerned about the potential for U.S. tax reform to cause the income gap to widen, Secretary Mnuchin said, "Reductions in the highest tax rates will be offset by reductions in deductions". (more...)
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