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Coroner: Killer Brady's ashes mustn't be scattered on moor
- May 17, 2017
It's closure for our family". "Those two individuals, Myra Hindley and Ian Brady , they didn't just destroy five young children's lives". Twisted Brady, 79, who murdered and tortured five children, died in Ashworth Hospital, Merseyside, last night. (more...)
- May 17, 2017
It's closure for our family". "Those two individuals, Myra Hindley and Ian Brady , they didn't just destroy five young children's lives". Twisted Brady, 79, who murdered and tortured five children, died in Ashworth Hospital, Merseyside, last night. (more...)
Buffett downplays value clash between Berkshire, cost-cutting 3G
- May 17, 2017
At the Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholders meeting on Saturday, Buffett said that he failed to understand that Google was going to be this huge. "It would certainly be unpleasant if we were in the department store business", Munger said. Buffett said that he 'really underestimated the brilliance of the execution'. (more...)
- May 17, 2017
At the Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholders meeting on Saturday, Buffett said that he failed to understand that Google was going to be this huge. "It would certainly be unpleasant if we were in the department store business", Munger said. Buffett said that he 'really underestimated the brilliance of the execution'. (more...)
Nanaimo MLA says election uncertainty means anything is possible
- May 17, 2017
The source, who is in the premier's office, says Lt. -Gov. British Columbia Premier Christy Clark's Liberal Party was neck-and-neck with the left-leaning New Democratic Party (NDP) in an election that could mean uncertainty for multi-billion-dollar energy projects. (more...)
- May 17, 2017
The source, who is in the premier's office, says Lt. -Gov. British Columbia Premier Christy Clark's Liberal Party was neck-and-neck with the left-leaning New Democratic Party (NDP) in an election that could mean uncertainty for multi-billion-dollar energy projects. (more...)
Trump addresses class of 2017 at Liberty University
- May 17, 2017
Despite the gaffe, Liberty's chancellor Jerry Falwell Jr. has been among Trump's most ardent allies throughout the mogul's path to the White House . "There's no place in the world that I'd rather be to give my first commencement address as president than here with my wonderful friends at Liberty University ", Trump said . (more...)
- May 17, 2017
Despite the gaffe, Liberty's chancellor Jerry Falwell Jr. has been among Trump's most ardent allies throughout the mogul's path to the White House . "There's no place in the world that I'd rather be to give my first commencement address as president than here with my wonderful friends at Liberty University ", Trump said . (more...)
The latest on the FBI Russia investigation
- May 17, 2017
A dozen different names are being mentioned in United States media as candidates to replace Comey. Amid a slew of media leaks about Comey's controversial firing, Trump warned that Comey "better hope that there are no " tapes " of our conversations before he starts leaking to the press!" "But very well known, highly respected, really talented people", Trump said at the weekend. (more...)
- May 17, 2017
A dozen different names are being mentioned in United States media as candidates to replace Comey. Amid a slew of media leaks about Comey's controversial firing, Trump warned that Comey "better hope that there are no " tapes " of our conversations before he starts leaking to the press!" "But very well known, highly respected, really talented people", Trump said at the weekend. (more...)
Melissa McCarthy's Sean Spicer kisses Alec Baldwin's Trump on 'SNL'
- May 17, 2017
The actress commented on Spicer's recent absence from the public eye, protraying him as "hiding in the bushes". "He's trying to blend in with his surroundings". Spicer asks Trump after locating him. But "SNL" also showed us how comedy can be nuanced enough to still remind us of who Trump truly is. Trump/Baldwin responded, "Only since you started working here". (more...)
- May 17, 2017
The actress commented on Spicer's recent absence from the public eye, protraying him as "hiding in the bushes". "He's trying to blend in with his surroundings". Spicer asks Trump after locating him. But "SNL" also showed us how comedy can be nuanced enough to still remind us of who Trump truly is. Trump/Baldwin responded, "Only since you started working here". (more...)
Trump to visit Israel and Saudi Arabia on first trip
- May 17, 2017
During the Donald Trump's visit to Italy, in the morning, Donald Trump's interview with Pope Francis will arise before Donald Trump is planned to join a G7 summit conference in Sicily, Italy. In a video of the pontiff's prayer intentions for February, the pope did not specifically refer to the president or his policies but expressed concern about large numbers of people who Francis said were being marginalized on the fringes of society. (more...)
- May 17, 2017
During the Donald Trump's visit to Italy, in the morning, Donald Trump's interview with Pope Francis will arise before Donald Trump is planned to join a G7 summit conference in Sicily, Italy. In a video of the pontiff's prayer intentions for February, the pope did not specifically refer to the president or his policies but expressed concern about large numbers of people who Francis said were being marginalized on the fringes of society. (more...)
China wins praise for Silk Road but concerns persist
- May 17, 2017
Germany said its firms are willing to support the initiative, but more transparency is needed, Reuters reported . China announced at the May 14-15 forum that it will provide assistance worth 60 billion yuan (8.7 billion US dollars) in the coming three years to developing countries and worldwide organizations participating in the Belt and Road Initiative to improve people's well-being. (more...)
- May 17, 2017
Germany said its firms are willing to support the initiative, but more transparency is needed, Reuters reported . China announced at the May 14-15 forum that it will provide assistance worth 60 billion yuan (8.7 billion US dollars) in the coming three years to developing countries and worldwide organizations participating in the Belt and Road Initiative to improve people's well-being. (more...)
New Poll: The Rock Would Beat Trump in 2020
- May 17, 2017
There was a real sense of earnestness, which made me go home and think. A national polling service said Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson would beat President Donald Trump if the election were held today. "Some of Trump's critics believe the nation hit rock bottom with his election, but the current White House resident isn't entirely on the ropes and remains 11/4 favourite to be re-elected in three years' time". (more...)
- May 17, 2017
There was a real sense of earnestness, which made me go home and think. A national polling service said Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson would beat President Donald Trump if the election were held today. "Some of Trump's critics believe the nation hit rock bottom with his election, but the current White House resident isn't entirely on the ropes and remains 11/4 favourite to be re-elected in three years' time". (more...)
UNM golfers lead NCAA Regional
- May 17, 2017
Associate head coach Puggy Blackmon believes the team's depth will be one of their biggest assets heading into the finals. The two combined for 12 birdies and only four bogeys. "But, I'm optimistic for the rest of the week; I'm excited that I saw good play for 15 holes". BYU, UCSB, Sacramento State and South Dakota State qualified automatically by winning their conference tournaments. (more...)
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- May 17, 2017
Associate head coach Puggy Blackmon believes the team's depth will be one of their biggest assets heading into the finals. The two combined for 12 birdies and only four bogeys. "But, I'm optimistic for the rest of the week; I'm excited that I saw good play for 15 holes". BYU, UCSB, Sacramento State and South Dakota State qualified automatically by winning their conference tournaments. (more...)
Republicans Restrained In Response To Trump Intelligence Sharing With Russia
- May 17, 2017
During the presidential campaign Trump repeatedly assailed his Democratic rival, Hillary Clinton, for her handling of classified information by email while she was secretary of state. Sergey Kislyak, a senior U.S official told AP. The official said that Trump boasted about his access to classified intelligence in last week's meeting with Lavrov and Kislyak. (more...)
- May 17, 2017
During the presidential campaign Trump repeatedly assailed his Democratic rival, Hillary Clinton, for her handling of classified information by email while she was secretary of state. Sergey Kislyak, a senior U.S official told AP. The official said that Trump boasted about his access to classified intelligence in last week's meeting with Lavrov and Kislyak. (more...)
N.Korea claims new missile has U.S. in crosshairs
- May 17, 2017
North Korea has rebuffed cries for it to cease missile and nuclear testing, calling each of them acts of self defense. The Musudan carries the smallest warhead at 650kg, but travels the furthest at 3,000km. Sometime over the weekend, North Korea finally managed to launch a missile that didn't immediately explode. It also claims to have perfected the warhead's homing and detonation systems under hard re-entry circumstances. (more...)
- May 17, 2017
North Korea has rebuffed cries for it to cease missile and nuclear testing, calling each of them acts of self defense. The Musudan carries the smallest warhead at 650kg, but travels the furthest at 3,000km. Sometime over the weekend, North Korea finally managed to launch a missile that didn't immediately explode. It also claims to have perfected the warhead's homing and detonation systems under hard re-entry circumstances. (more...)
Trump asked to turn over any Comey tapes
- May 17, 2017
The Democrats are contemplating a scorched-earth war over the Comey firing, using the Senate's many opportunities for obstruction to slow an already lethargic legislative process. Trump added another layer of intrigue to his dismissal of Comey, saying in a posting on Twitter on Friday that the former Federal Bureau of Investigation director "better hope that there are no "tapes" of our conversations before he starts leaking to the press!" Mark Warner of Virginia, the top Democrat on the ... (more...)
- May 17, 2017
The Democrats are contemplating a scorched-earth war over the Comey firing, using the Senate's many opportunities for obstruction to slow an already lethargic legislative process. Trump added another layer of intrigue to his dismissal of Comey, saying in a posting on Twitter on Friday that the former Federal Bureau of Investigation director "better hope that there are no "tapes" of our conversations before he starts leaking to the press!" Mark Warner of Virginia, the top Democrat on the ... (more...)
India boycotts China's global trade jamboree
- May 17, 2017
India skipped the Belt and Road Forum (BRF) due to its sovereignty concerns over the $50 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, which passes through Azad and Jammu Kashmir. At the Leaders' Roundtable Summit of the forum held on Monday, Xi stressed that the initiative is aimed at galvanizing global cooperation and is open to all. (more...)
- May 17, 2017
India skipped the Belt and Road Forum (BRF) due to its sovereignty concerns over the $50 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, which passes through Azad and Jammu Kashmir. At the Leaders' Roundtable Summit of the forum held on Monday, Xi stressed that the initiative is aimed at galvanizing global cooperation and is open to all. (more...)
Tillerson's Israel Comments Got The Worst Kind Of Guy 'Furious'
- May 17, 2017
However, Coalition chairman David Bitan said Monday that Netanyahu was not prepared to pay the political price the Trump Administration would demand in exchange for moving the embassy to Jerusalem. "Moving the embassy would force the other side to contend with the lie they've constructed - that Israel has no connection to Jerusalem - and will cause them to understand that Israel will be here forever with Jerusalem as its capital'". (more...)
- May 17, 2017
However, Coalition chairman David Bitan said Monday that Netanyahu was not prepared to pay the political price the Trump Administration would demand in exchange for moving the embassy to Jerusalem. "Moving the embassy would force the other side to contend with the lie they've constructed - that Israel has no connection to Jerusalem - and will cause them to understand that Israel will be here forever with Jerusalem as its capital'". (more...)
McConnell calls for 'less drama' from Trump's White House
- May 17, 2017
A Garland nomination would be almost impossible for Democrats to oppose after they spent all of past year singing the man's praises. Trump also said in the interview that he had been thinking about the "Russia thing" when he fired Comey, a reference to the FBI's investigation into Russia's efforts to influence the outcome of the 2016 election. (more...)
- May 17, 2017
A Garland nomination would be almost impossible for Democrats to oppose after they spent all of past year singing the man's praises. Trump also said in the interview that he had been thinking about the "Russia thing" when he fired Comey, a reference to the FBI's investigation into Russia's efforts to influence the outcome of the 2016 election. (more...)
Trump Says 'Fast Decision' Possible on New FBI Director
- May 17, 2017
Former national intelligence director James Clapper says ousted FBI Director Jim Comey was uneasy about having dinner with President Donald Trump on January 27. The White House didn't want anybody to know that President Trump met with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak along with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Wednesday, and nobody would have known if Russian media hadn't published multiple photos of all three of them in the Oval Office. (more...)
- May 17, 2017
Former national intelligence director James Clapper says ousted FBI Director Jim Comey was uneasy about having dinner with President Donald Trump on January 27. The White House didn't want anybody to know that President Trump met with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak along with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Wednesday, and nobody would have known if Russian media hadn't published multiple photos of all three of them in the Oval Office. (more...)
PSNI treating death of woman in Co Fermanagh as murder
- May 17, 2017
While a third person, a man aged in his 30s who is believed to be Ms Leonard's son, suffered stab wounds. Peadar Phair, a 55-year-old man who had returned to the area in recent years after working in Britain, also died. Parish priest Fr Lawrence Dawson said a "wave of shock and grief" had spread through the area. "She was just devoted to Conor". "They're just the most wonderful family". (more...)
- May 17, 2017
While a third person, a man aged in his 30s who is believed to be Ms Leonard's son, suffered stab wounds. Peadar Phair, a 55-year-old man who had returned to the area in recent years after working in Britain, also died. Parish priest Fr Lawrence Dawson said a "wave of shock and grief" had spread through the area. "She was just devoted to Conor". "They're just the most wonderful family". (more...)
Hosting Palestinian leader, Trump promises Middle East peace
- May 17, 2017
Trump said any agreement can not be imposed by the United States, "or by any other nation", but said he hopes to create peace between Israel and the Palestinians. Praising Trump's "courageous leadership", "wisdom" and " great negotiating ability ", Abbas said, "We believe that we can be partners with you to bring about a historic peace". (more...)
- May 17, 2017
Trump said any agreement can not be imposed by the United States, "or by any other nation", but said he hopes to create peace between Israel and the Palestinians. Praising Trump's "courageous leadership", "wisdom" and " great negotiating ability ", Abbas said, "We believe that we can be partners with you to bring about a historic peace". (more...)
Chelsea Manning to remain on active duty following release from prison
- May 17, 2017
When she first arrived at the military barracks, the petite Manning was a male soldier - then known as Bradley - who stunned the world by releasing a huge trove of more than 700,000 classified military and diplomatic documents via WikiLeaks. (more...)
- May 17, 2017
When she first arrived at the military barracks, the petite Manning was a male soldier - then known as Bradley - who stunned the world by releasing a huge trove of more than 700,000 classified military and diplomatic documents via WikiLeaks. (more...)
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