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Islamic State Defeated at Tabqa Dam
- May 15, 2017
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis made clear Thursday that America is committed to protecting Turkey after angering its North Atlantic Treaty Organisation ally with a deal to arm anti-Islamic State fighters in Syria that Turkey considers terrorists. (more...)
- May 15, 2017
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis made clear Thursday that America is committed to protecting Turkey after angering its North Atlantic Treaty Organisation ally with a deal to arm anti-Islamic State fighters in Syria that Turkey considers terrorists. (more...)
Pope confers sainthood on Virgin Mary-viewing Portuguese siblings
- May 15, 2017
The pope asked them to reflect on "which Mary" they choose to venerate, "the virgin Mary from the Gospel" or "one who restrains the arm of a vengeful God?" Pope Francis has voiced serious doubt about the authenticity of alleged continuing apparitions of the Madonna in Medjugorje, a once-obscure village in Bosnia boosted by the pilgrim business. (more...)
- May 15, 2017
The pope asked them to reflect on "which Mary" they choose to venerate, "the virgin Mary from the Gospel" or "one who restrains the arm of a vengeful God?" Pope Francis has voiced serious doubt about the authenticity of alleged continuing apparitions of the Madonna in Medjugorje, a once-obscure village in Bosnia boosted by the pilgrim business. (more...)
Aisha Buhari, Dolapo Osinbajo, governors' wives visit rescued 82 Chibok girls
- May 15, 2017
Minister of women's affairs and social development Aisha Alhassan said: "We will not relent until all are back", as she addressed reporters in the capital Abuja. "We provide transportation from Boko Haram to the Nigerian government". Echioda said the release of the girls would give hope to parents of the remaining girls who were still in captivity that their daughters would also be freed soon. (more...)
- May 15, 2017
Minister of women's affairs and social development Aisha Alhassan said: "We will not relent until all are back", as she addressed reporters in the capital Abuja. "We provide transportation from Boko Haram to the Nigerian government". Echioda said the release of the girls would give hope to parents of the remaining girls who were still in captivity that their daughters would also be freed soon. (more...)
White House Postpones Another Climate Change Meeting
- May 15, 2017
The U.S. sent 44 official participants just previous year. The White House has postponed a Tuesday meeting to discuss whether the United States should withdraw from the landmark worldwide climate deal struck in Paris. remaining a signatory . While pulling out of the Paris deal might please the fossil fuels and automotive industry, a wide swath of corporate America is pressuring the Trump Administration to stay in the accord. (more...)
- May 15, 2017
The U.S. sent 44 official participants just previous year. The White House has postponed a Tuesday meeting to discuss whether the United States should withdraw from the landmark worldwide climate deal struck in Paris. remaining a signatory . While pulling out of the Paris deal might please the fossil fuels and automotive industry, a wide swath of corporate America is pressuring the Trump Administration to stay in the accord. (more...)
Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation opens in Beijing
- May 15, 2017
Dozens of leaders from Russian Federation and Asia were in attendance. Australia's Trade Minister Steve Ciobo will be among the attendees and predicts boom times ahead for Australian construction and engineering know-how. The Russian leader complained about "illegal sanctions" - a possible reference to US trade penalties imposed on Moscow over Ukraine - and warned that trade protectionism is creating a "breeding ground" for terrorism. (more...)
- May 15, 2017
Dozens of leaders from Russian Federation and Asia were in attendance. Australia's Trade Minister Steve Ciobo will be among the attendees and predicts boom times ahead for Australian construction and engineering know-how. The Russian leader complained about "illegal sanctions" - a possible reference to US trade penalties imposed on Moscow over Ukraine - and warned that trade protectionism is creating a "breeding ground" for terrorism. (more...)
Trump says wants to move quickly to nominate new Federal Bureau of Investigation director
- May 15, 2017
Their message that Mr Trump chose to fire Mr Comey after reading a memo from the Department of Justice was reversed by Mr Trump himself the next day. Attorney General Jeff Sessions and his deputy, Rod Rosenstein conducted the interviews. (more...)
- May 15, 2017
Their message that Mr Trump chose to fire Mr Comey after reading a memo from the Department of Justice was reversed by Mr Trump himself the next day. Attorney General Jeff Sessions and his deputy, Rod Rosenstein conducted the interviews. (more...)
At B&R Forum, Xi says all countries should respect sovereignty
- May 15, 2017
The forum is the highest-level meeting on the Belt and Road Initiative since it was put forward by Xi in 2013. Xi said Beijing wants " Belt and Road " to improve cooperation in making industrial and financial policy, speed up development of infrastructure, make trade and investment flow more easily and improve interaction on education and other "people-to-people ties". (more...)
- May 15, 2017
The forum is the highest-level meeting on the Belt and Road Initiative since it was put forward by Xi in 2013. Xi said Beijing wants " Belt and Road " to improve cooperation in making industrial and financial policy, speed up development of infrastructure, make trade and investment flow more easily and improve interaction on education and other "people-to-people ties". (more...)
Joanna Lumley Makes Speech Of The Night As She Accepts Fellowship
- May 15, 2017
The ten-part regal series lost out on winning Best Drama Series to Happy Valley and the star of the show Sarah Lancashire beat actress Claire to win Best Actress in a Leading Role. I beg you: "stop unnecessary killing of innocent people, spread the message", he said, dedicating the award to his son's memory. Flame-haired star Eleanor Tomlinson looked sensational at the BAFTAs last night. (more...)
- May 15, 2017
The ten-part regal series lost out on winning Best Drama Series to Happy Valley and the star of the show Sarah Lancashire beat actress Claire to win Best Actress in a Leading Role. I beg you: "stop unnecessary killing of innocent people, spread the message", he said, dedicating the award to his son's memory. Flame-haired star Eleanor Tomlinson looked sensational at the BAFTAs last night. (more...)
Sally Yates: Alarm about Russian blackmail led to warning on Michael Flynn
- May 15, 2017
According to CNN, hours before President Trump fired the FBI Director James Comey, federal prosecutors issued gland jury subpoenas in the investigation into alleged collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russian government. Flynn's conversations with Sergey Kislyak, the Russian ambassador to USA was a primary focus of the Yates's testimony . Before she could present further evidence, the Obama Administration holdover was sacked by the President for refusing to defend his travel ... (more...)
- May 15, 2017
According to CNN, hours before President Trump fired the FBI Director James Comey, federal prosecutors issued gland jury subpoenas in the investigation into alleged collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russian government. Flynn's conversations with Sergey Kislyak, the Russian ambassador to USA was a primary focus of the Yates's testimony . Before she could present further evidence, the Obama Administration holdover was sacked by the President for refusing to defend his travel ... (more...)
Trump's Warning to Comey Could Chill White House Conversations
- May 15, 2017
John Yang , we thank you. Each of these would be a catastrophic nominee to be FBI Director-especially in this moment, and especially as Comey's successor. He spoke while sitting next to Henry Kissinger, President Nixon's former national security adviser, which made for a freaky optic given that some comparisons were already being made to the Watergate scandal. (more...)
- May 15, 2017
John Yang , we thank you. Each of these would be a catastrophic nominee to be FBI Director-especially in this moment, and especially as Comey's successor. He spoke while sitting next to Henry Kissinger, President Nixon's former national security adviser, which made for a freaky optic given that some comparisons were already being made to the Watergate scandal. (more...)
Turkey blocks German lawmaker visit to soldiers at air base
- May 15, 2017
Turkish foreign ministry sources told Reuters a visit by German parliamentarians would not be appropriate at this time, without elaborating. The Turkish government prohibited several German lawmakers from visiting the German soldiers stationed in the air base of Incirlik. (more...)
- May 15, 2017
Turkish foreign ministry sources told Reuters a visit by German parliamentarians would not be appropriate at this time, without elaborating. The Turkish government prohibited several German lawmakers from visiting the German soldiers stationed in the air base of Incirlik. (more...)
Liberals eke out win as minority government
- May 15, 2017
Leader Andrew Weaver's comments late in the campaign made it clear that he would be happier working with the Liberals' Christy Clark than the NDP's John Horgan. Even though sparks flew between Horgan and Weaver during the campaign, Horgan says he and Weaver have a "range of issues in common". The Liberals need only one more seat for a majority government, but Elections BC has until May 24 to release the final results. (more...)
- May 15, 2017
Leader Andrew Weaver's comments late in the campaign made it clear that he would be happier working with the Liberals' Christy Clark than the NDP's John Horgan. Even though sparks flew between Horgan and Weaver during the campaign, Horgan says he and Weaver have a "range of issues in common". The Liberals need only one more seat for a majority government, but Elections BC has until May 24 to release the final results. (more...)
Twitter explodes as Manchester United reach UEFA Europa League Final
- May 15, 2017
For the club to bench arguably the best player they have, for what is an emotional reason, in the game that will define their season as either a fail or a pass, seems unusual. United put in an underwhelming performance at White Hart Lane, but Mourinho was nonetheless pleased with what he saw. It doesn't matter what happens. (more...)
- May 15, 2017
For the club to bench arguably the best player they have, for what is an emotional reason, in the game that will define their season as either a fail or a pass, seems unusual. United put in an underwhelming performance at White Hart Lane, but Mourinho was nonetheless pleased with what he saw. It doesn't matter what happens. (more...)
Trump Meets With Russia's Lavrov At The White House Today
- May 15, 2017
In a stunning development, Trump on Tuesday fired FBI Director James Comey, whose agency is investigating alleged Russian interference in the 2016 USA presidential election and the possibility Trump associates may have colluded with Moscow. (more...)
- May 15, 2017
In a stunning development, Trump on Tuesday fired FBI Director James Comey, whose agency is investigating alleged Russian interference in the 2016 USA presidential election and the possibility Trump associates may have colluded with Moscow. (more...)
Conway slams media in wake of Comey's firing
- May 15, 2017
Also, it is telling that two of Mr Trump's most vocal critics within the Republican Party, Senator Susan Collins of ME and Senator Lindsey Graham of SC, both embraced Mr Comey's termination. On the flip side, almost two-thirds of Republicans say the firing had to do with how the former FBI director handled the investigation into Hillary Clinton's emails. (more...)
- May 15, 2017
Also, it is telling that two of Mr Trump's most vocal critics within the Republican Party, Senator Susan Collins of ME and Senator Lindsey Graham of SC, both embraced Mr Comey's termination. On the flip side, almost two-thirds of Republicans say the firing had to do with how the former FBI director handled the investigation into Hillary Clinton's emails. (more...)
Adelson 'furious' over White House stalling on U.S. embassy move
- May 15, 2017
It has long urged the global community to relocate embassies there. The visit of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is likely to give India a chance to assess the future of the West Asian peace process. The Palestine President arrived with a delegation for his third state visit to India, where he will hold key talks on bilateral, regional and worldwide issues, including the peace process in the restive Middle East, according to the Foreign Ministry. (more...)
- May 15, 2017
It has long urged the global community to relocate embassies there. The visit of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is likely to give India a chance to assess the future of the West Asian peace process. The Palestine President arrived with a delegation for his third state visit to India, where he will hold key talks on bilateral, regional and worldwide issues, including the peace process in the restive Middle East, according to the Foreign Ministry. (more...)
Supreme Court rejects appeal over NC voter ID law
- May 15, 2017
The justices on Monday left in place the lower court ruling striking down the law's photo ID requirement and reduction in early voting. The 2013 laws were implemented two months after the case of Shelby County v. But after that governor, Pat McCrory, lost his reelection bid in November 2016 to Democrat Roy Cooper, the Cooper administration attempted to withdraw the appeal filed by his predecessor. (more...)
- May 15, 2017
The justices on Monday left in place the lower court ruling striking down the law's photo ID requirement and reduction in early voting. The 2013 laws were implemented two months after the case of Shelby County v. But after that governor, Pat McCrory, lost his reelection bid in November 2016 to Democrat Roy Cooper, the Cooper administration attempted to withdraw the appeal filed by his predecessor. (more...)
Moon's rise to power in S Korea causes worries, hopes abroad
- May 15, 2017
Moon advocates a less confrontational policy. "Mun Jae-In... was elected to be the 19th-term "president" with 41 percent voting rate", it said, using the McCune-Reischauer transliteration system that is standard in North Korea. "They agreed the United Kingdom and Republic of Korea would remain close partners on a wide range of issues, including trade, defence and security". (more...)
- May 15, 2017
Moon advocates a less confrontational policy. "Mun Jae-In... was elected to be the 19th-term "president" with 41 percent voting rate", it said, using the McCune-Reischauer transliteration system that is standard in North Korea. "They agreed the United Kingdom and Republic of Korea would remain close partners on a wide range of issues, including trade, defence and security". (more...)
U.S. government 'under assault' after Trump fired Comey, says James Clapper
- May 15, 2017
He thinks our own president is playing a role as well. President Trump has faced enormous criticism following the sacking of James Comey, with former director of national intelligence James Clapper calling it an assault on democracy. He says promoting an FBI agent to lead the bureau would allow the nation to "reset" amid accusations that Trump fired Comey to impede the investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election and possible collusion with the Trump campaign. (more...)
- May 15, 2017
He thinks our own president is playing a role as well. President Trump has faced enormous criticism following the sacking of James Comey, with former director of national intelligence James Clapper calling it an assault on democracy. He says promoting an FBI agent to lead the bureau would allow the nation to "reset" amid accusations that Trump fired Comey to impede the investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election and possible collusion with the Trump campaign. (more...)
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...)
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