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Jack Ma: 'Belt and Road' is more inclusive than
- May 16, 2017
Experts believe that by this statement President Xi Jinping has sent a strong message to Delhi and had kept the doors open for India, which has made a decision to boycott the summit as a key part of the planned project runs through Gilgit-Baltistan or Pakistan Occupied Kashmir. (more...)
- May 16, 2017
Experts believe that by this statement President Xi Jinping has sent a strong message to Delhi and had kept the doors open for India, which has made a decision to boycott the summit as a key part of the planned project runs through Gilgit-Baltistan or Pakistan Occupied Kashmir. (more...)
President Trump signs executive order giving Churches more political freedom
- May 16, 2017
On the National Day of Prayer , a time when people reaffirm their faith, President Donald Trump showed his through a new executive order . Widely considered to be a thank-you gift to his evangelical supporters, the order " Promoting Free Speech and Religious Liberty " calls for all tax-exempt organizations - but more specifically, churches - to be given the freedom to engage in political activity without suffering tax penalties. (more...)
- May 16, 2017
On the National Day of Prayer , a time when people reaffirm their faith, President Donald Trump showed his through a new executive order . Widely considered to be a thank-you gift to his evangelical supporters, the order " Promoting Free Speech and Religious Liberty " calls for all tax-exempt organizations - but more specifically, churches - to be given the freedom to engage in political activity without suffering tax penalties. (more...)
Groupthink: Why Did No One Call 911 for Dying Penn State Pledge?
- May 16, 2017
Ten other defendants - including two more men from the Philadelphia region - also await trial after being arraigned on Friday and released on unsecured bail. It also documented attempts by Davis, a freshman, and fellow fraternity member Greg Rizzo, a marketing major, to get Piazza help. He was charged Tuesday along with seven other students and members of the shuttered fraternity. (more...)
- May 16, 2017
Ten other defendants - including two more men from the Philadelphia region - also await trial after being arraigned on Friday and released on unsecured bail. It also documented attempts by Davis, a freshman, and fellow fraternity member Greg Rizzo, a marketing major, to get Piazza help. He was charged Tuesday along with seven other students and members of the shuttered fraternity. (more...)
Mishra accuses AAP of money laundering
- May 16, 2017
Sunita Kejriwal's remarks came a day after Kapil Mishra accused the Delhi chief minister of laundering money and the AAP of lying to the election commission about the source of their funding. "It has now become clear that Arvind Kejriwal is a corrupt man", Mishra said before he swooned. Mishra tweeted, "Doctors won't discharge until i start taking liquids". (more...)
- May 16, 2017
Sunita Kejriwal's remarks came a day after Kapil Mishra accused the Delhi chief minister of laundering money and the AAP of lying to the election commission about the source of their funding. "It has now become clear that Arvind Kejriwal is a corrupt man", Mishra said before he swooned. Mishra tweeted, "Doctors won't discharge until i start taking liquids". (more...)
Italy's top court upholds conviction of Costa Concordia captain
- May 16, 2017
Schettino's lawyer, Savino Senese, said that his client has gone to Rebibbia prison, in Rome , shortly after learning the sentence. But Michelina Suriano, a lawyer representing the victims, said she was grateful that the long appeals process had come to an end. (more...)
- May 16, 2017
Schettino's lawyer, Savino Senese, said that his client has gone to Rebibbia prison, in Rome , shortly after learning the sentence. But Michelina Suriano, a lawyer representing the victims, said she was grateful that the long appeals process had come to an end. (more...)
What kind of dialogue do you want on OBOR, China asks India
- May 16, 2017
India, whose population is expected to surpass that of China in the coming years, pointedly avoided the summit, complaining that a Silk Road project that crosses Pakistan impinges on its sovereignty by passing through the disputed region of Kashmir. (more...)
- May 16, 2017
India, whose population is expected to surpass that of China in the coming years, pointedly avoided the summit, complaining that a Silk Road project that crosses Pakistan impinges on its sovereignty by passing through the disputed region of Kashmir. (more...)
Judge denies request to halt removal of Beauregard monument
- May 16, 2017
Jefferson Davis is the second of four Confederate monuments that the City Council declared a "nuisance" and chose to have removed. Unlike those extravagant displays in New Orleans, most other Confederate monuments and markers in metro Atlanta are in context, such as at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park or the Marietta Confederate Cemetery. (more...)
- May 16, 2017
Jefferson Davis is the second of four Confederate monuments that the City Council declared a "nuisance" and chose to have removed. Unlike those extravagant displays in New Orleans, most other Confederate monuments and markers in metro Atlanta are in context, such as at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park or the Marietta Confederate Cemetery. (more...)
On both sides of Turkish border, peace with Kurds in ruins
- May 16, 2017
The arms provided the YPG have a very good chance of being used to support the PKK against the government of Turkey unless the United States can find a way to prevent it. Last week, the US announced that it will equip the " Kurdish elements" of the USA -backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which are mainly formed by the PKK-affiliated YPG, with mortar shells, heat-seeking missiles, heavy machine guns, automatic weapons, heavy automatic weapons, armored vehicles and tanks. (more...)
- May 16, 2017
The arms provided the YPG have a very good chance of being used to support the PKK against the government of Turkey unless the United States can find a way to prevent it. Last week, the US announced that it will equip the " Kurdish elements" of the USA -backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which are mainly formed by the PKK-affiliated YPG, with mortar shells, heat-seeking missiles, heavy machine guns, automatic weapons, heavy automatic weapons, armored vehicles and tanks. (more...)
Putin blames off-key piano for hesitant musical rendition
- May 16, 2017
After speaking at the summit in the morning, Putin headed to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at his residence. The first is considered an unofficial anthem for the city of St. "But they chose to post it". The video was posted to YouTube by Sputnik, a digital news agency that is a state-funded sibling of RT and, like RT, is aimed at worldwide audiences. (more...)
- May 16, 2017
After speaking at the summit in the morning, Putin headed to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at his residence. The first is considered an unofficial anthem for the city of St. "But they chose to post it". The video was posted to YouTube by Sputnik, a digital news agency that is a state-funded sibling of RT and, like RT, is aimed at worldwide audiences. (more...)
Arvind Kejriwal's Wife Sunita In Twitter War With Kapil Mishra
- May 16, 2017
In another tweet, Mishra wrote 'Sunita ji is unaware of truth. In an earlier press conference, Mishra asked Kejriwal to "have some shame". Mishra, who has been fasting for the last five days and later admitted at RML hospital, was quick to respond to the barb. (more...)
- May 16, 2017
In another tweet, Mishra wrote 'Sunita ji is unaware of truth. In an earlier press conference, Mishra asked Kejriwal to "have some shame". Mishra, who has been fasting for the last five days and later admitted at RML hospital, was quick to respond to the barb. (more...)
Relative calm in Syrian safe zones after deal implemented
- May 16, 2017
The safe zone ban also bars US planes operating in the USA -led global coalition fighting ISIS. Throughout the Syrian conflict, Russian Federation has opposed no-fly zones that Western nations have called for but never agreed to enforce - most recently in October, during the bombardment of Aleppo. (more...)
- May 16, 2017
The safe zone ban also bars US planes operating in the USA -led global coalition fighting ISIS. Throughout the Syrian conflict, Russian Federation has opposed no-fly zones that Western nations have called for but never agreed to enforce - most recently in October, during the bombardment of Aleppo. (more...)
Trump warns Comey over leaks to media — Federal Bureau of Investigation chief sacking
- May 16, 2017
Rosenstein had recommended that Mr Comey be dismissed for his handling of last year's probe into Mrs Hillary Clinton's e-mails. But Trump shattered that explanation himself on Thursday when he said he had always meant to fire Comey and that his decision was linked to the ongoing investigation into his campaign's ties with Russian Federation. (more...)
- May 16, 2017
Rosenstein had recommended that Mr Comey be dismissed for his handling of last year's probe into Mrs Hillary Clinton's e-mails. But Trump shattered that explanation himself on Thursday when he said he had always meant to fire Comey and that his decision was linked to the ongoing investigation into his campaign's ties with Russian Federation. (more...)
White House: Cyberattack has not affected US government
- May 16, 2017
President Donald Trump's homeland security adviser has a message to those blaming US intelligence agencies for the cyberattack encircling the globe: Don't point a finger at the National Security Agency. "[This is] an attack that represents an extremely serious threat, not just a criminal threat, but this criminal threat has turned into something that has affected hospitals in the United Kingdom and elsewhere". (more...)
- May 16, 2017
President Donald Trump's homeland security adviser has a message to those blaming US intelligence agencies for the cyberattack encircling the globe: Don't point a finger at the National Security Agency. "[This is] an attack that represents an extremely serious threat, not just a criminal threat, but this criminal threat has turned into something that has affected hospitals in the United Kingdom and elsewhere". (more...)
US Accuses Syrian Regime of Mass Executions
- May 16, 2017
The State Department distributed satellite photos of the Saydnaya military prison complex and suspected crematorium building during the briefing. The State Department said it believed that about 50 detainees a day are being hanged at Saydnaya military prison, about 45 minutes from Damascus. (more...)
- May 16, 2017
The State Department distributed satellite photos of the Saydnaya military prison complex and suspected crematorium building during the briefing. The State Department said it believed that about 50 detainees a day are being hanged at Saydnaya military prison, about 45 minutes from Damascus. (more...)
Scotland needs choice on independence at end of Brexit: Sturgeon
- May 16, 2017
Speaking to The Saint the First Minister said students at St Andrews and other universities, should vote for the SNP "because, given the challenges that lie ahead for the United Kingdom as a whole and Scotland within that, we need strong voices for Scotland in the House of Commons. (more...)
- May 16, 2017
Speaking to The Saint the First Minister said students at St Andrews and other universities, should vote for the SNP "because, given the challenges that lie ahead for the United Kingdom as a whole and Scotland within that, we need strong voices for Scotland in the House of Commons. (more...)
BRODY FILE EXCLUSIVE: Trump Administration to Significantly Expand Pro-Life Mexico City Policy
- May 16, 2017
This change in policy makes good on that order, as well as Trump's promise that no taxpayer will be used to support organizations that promote or provide abortions, according to a State Department official. "We applaud the Trump administration for not just stopping the pro-abortion policies of the Obama era, but putting in place policies that will reverse the destructive and immoral trends of the last eight years", said a statement on the policy from Family Research Council President Tony ... (more...)
- May 16, 2017
This change in policy makes good on that order, as well as Trump's promise that no taxpayer will be used to support organizations that promote or provide abortions, according to a State Department official. "We applaud the Trump administration for not just stopping the pro-abortion policies of the Obama era, but putting in place policies that will reverse the destructive and immoral trends of the last eight years", said a statement on the policy from Family Research Council President Tony ... (more...)
NASCAR fans destroy Kyle Busch for competing in Truck Series race
- May 16, 2017
You just never know. Brad Keselowski made a pass on the final lap to take second, followed by Harvick and Blaney. Martin Truex Jr. qualified third in Friday evening's NASCAR Cup Series time trials at Kansas Speedway. Blaney retook the lead on another restart a few laps later, but was shuffled back to fifth after pitting during a lap 216 caution when five drivers remained on the race track . (more...)
- May 16, 2017
You just never know. Brad Keselowski made a pass on the final lap to take second, followed by Harvick and Blaney. Martin Truex Jr. qualified third in Friday evening's NASCAR Cup Series time trials at Kansas Speedway. Blaney retook the lead on another restart a few laps later, but was shuffled back to fifth after pitting during a lap 216 caution when five drivers remained on the race track . (more...)
UN Security Council Threatens DPRK with New Sanctions for Missile Tests
- May 16, 2017
New sanctions were expected to be discussed at a closed council meeting Tuesday, the diplomats said, speaking on condition of anonymity because talks have been private. "That's the good news", Union of Concerned Scientists co-director David Wright told VOA . The Hwasong-12 missile launched from the area of Kuson, northwestern Phyongan-bukto (North Pyongan) province covered a distance of 787 km, reaching an altitude of 2,111 km as reported by DPRK media reports and landing near the coast of ... (more...)
- May 16, 2017
New sanctions were expected to be discussed at a closed council meeting Tuesday, the diplomats said, speaking on condition of anonymity because talks have been private. "That's the good news", Union of Concerned Scientists co-director David Wright told VOA . The Hwasong-12 missile launched from the area of Kuson, northwestern Phyongan-bukto (North Pyongan) province covered a distance of 787 km, reaching an altitude of 2,111 km as reported by DPRK media reports and landing near the coast of ... (more...)
WannaCrypt Ransomware Windows Patch: Microsoft Tells Government To Stop Hoarding Security Vulnerabilities
- May 16, 2017
Shares of computer firewall maker Palo Alto Networks climbed 1.8% ahead of the bell, while anti-virus specialist Symantec Corp gained 1.6% and malware protection seller FireEye picked up 3%. So far, not many people have paid the ransom, said Jan Op Gen Oorth, a spokesman for Europol, the European police agency. Smith also noted that Microsoft had issued a patch for the vulnerability in the Server Message Block (SMB) protocol exploited by WannaCry on March 14. (more...)
- May 16, 2017
Shares of computer firewall maker Palo Alto Networks climbed 1.8% ahead of the bell, while anti-virus specialist Symantec Corp gained 1.6% and malware protection seller FireEye picked up 3%. So far, not many people have paid the ransom, said Jan Op Gen Oorth, a spokesman for Europol, the European police agency. Smith also noted that Microsoft had issued a patch for the vulnerability in the Server Message Block (SMB) protocol exploited by WannaCry on March 14. (more...)
Merkel Pivots to General Election With Boost From Regional Votes
- May 16, 2017
Armin Laschet (C), Christian Democratic Union (CDU) leader in North Rhine-Westphalia, celebrates their victory in Dusseldorf, Germany , on May 14, 2017. "Merkel has proved it to all them again: to all the naggers and doubters, all the nervous lads from her own ranks, who - after the refugee crisis and the electoral defeats a year ago - already predicted the Union's decline". (more...)
- May 16, 2017
Armin Laschet (C), Christian Democratic Union (CDU) leader in North Rhine-Westphalia, celebrates their victory in Dusseldorf, Germany , on May 14, 2017. "Merkel has proved it to all them again: to all the naggers and doubters, all the nervous lads from her own ranks, who - after the refugee crisis and the electoral defeats a year ago - already predicted the Union's decline". (more...)
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