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China, US seal trade deal as ties warm
- May 17, 2017
The United States also signaled that it was eager to export more liquefied natural gas (LNG), saying China could negotiate any type of contract, including long-term contracts, with USA suppliers. Ari Giovenco, the Internet Association's director of trade and worldwide policy, said the agreement did not address obstacles facing US cloud service providers in China . (more...)
- May 17, 2017
The United States also signaled that it was eager to export more liquefied natural gas (LNG), saying China could negotiate any type of contract, including long-term contracts, with USA suppliers. Ari Giovenco, the Internet Association's director of trade and worldwide policy, said the agreement did not address obstacles facing US cloud service providers in China . (more...)
Georgia executes man who killed elderly neighbor in 1992
- May 17, 2017
In its first execution this year, Georgia put to death J.W. The Supreme Court denied a stay of execution for Ledford, clearing the way for the lethal injection. Ledford Jr.in Atlanta on Tuesday. He told police he had gone to the house to ask for a ride, and lashed out after Johnston accused him of stealing and hit him. (more...)
- May 17, 2017
In its first execution this year, Georgia put to death J.W. The Supreme Court denied a stay of execution for Ledford, clearing the way for the lethal injection. Ledford Jr.in Atlanta on Tuesday. He told police he had gone to the house to ask for a ride, and lashed out after Johnston accused him of stealing and hit him. (more...)
West Bengal to make Bengali compulsory upto class X
- May 17, 2017
As of now, students study two languages in schools from Class I, which is usually their mother tongue and English. "This method would enable them to reach regional, national and global standards", Banerjee said in a facebook post. Hindi is a compulsory language in north India till Class 8. West Bengal board-affiliated schools give students the option of picking two languages out of seven, according to The Times of India . (more...)
- May 17, 2017
As of now, students study two languages in schools from Class I, which is usually their mother tongue and English. "This method would enable them to reach regional, national and global standards", Banerjee said in a facebook post. Hindi is a compulsory language in north India till Class 8. West Bengal board-affiliated schools give students the option of picking two languages out of seven, according to The Times of India . (more...)
Not just a new president, new faces for France's parliament
- May 17, 2017
And he will have to do just that to secure a parliamentary majority in June for a one-year-old political movement that has never fielded candidates for election. She said one of her main motives for launching into politics under Macron's banner is fighting the rise in France of the political extremes. The pomp of the ceremony, at the imposing Arc de Triomphe at the top of the Champs-Elysees Avenue in Paris, immediately helped lend a presidential air to the previously untested leader who ... (more...)
- May 17, 2017
And he will have to do just that to secure a parliamentary majority in June for a one-year-old political movement that has never fielded candidates for election. She said one of her main motives for launching into politics under Macron's banner is fighting the rise in France of the political extremes. The pomp of the ceremony, at the imposing Arc de Triomphe at the top of the Champs-Elysees Avenue in Paris, immediately helped lend a presidential air to the previously untested leader who ... (more...)
AGs Demand Immediate Appointment of Special Prosecutor for Russia Probe
- May 17, 2017
In mentioning the Russian Federation probe as part of his rationale, Trump seemed to contradict White House claims that Comey was sacked for his handling of the FBI investigation into Hillary Clinton's email practices, which ended past year. (more...)
- May 17, 2017
In mentioning the Russian Federation probe as part of his rationale, Trump seemed to contradict White House claims that Comey was sacked for his handling of the FBI investigation into Hillary Clinton's email practices, which ended past year. (more...)
Experts see instability in the legislature after B.C. election
- May 17, 2017
The Greens now hold the balance of power in the 87-seat legislature. The ridings that need to be checked are Courtenay-Comox, where the BC NDP candidate won by only nine votes and Maple Ridge-Mission where there's a difference of 120 votes. (more...)
- May 17, 2017
The Greens now hold the balance of power in the 87-seat legislature. The ridings that need to be checked are Courtenay-Comox, where the BC NDP candidate won by only nine votes and Maple Ridge-Mission where there's a difference of 120 votes. (more...)
Macron: EU needs deep reforms
- May 17, 2017
France's fervently pro-European new president - who travelled to Berlin later to meet German Chancellor Angela Merkel - has already won over dozens of moderate Socialist MPs. It is both Germany's most populous state, accounting for more than one-fifth of voters, and also the last to go to the polls before the general election. (more...)
- May 17, 2017
France's fervently pro-European new president - who travelled to Berlin later to meet German Chancellor Angela Merkel - has already won over dozens of moderate Socialist MPs. It is both Germany's most populous state, accounting for more than one-fifth of voters, and also the last to go to the polls before the general election. (more...)
Interest rates may need to rise before late 2019
- May 17, 2017
The Monetary Policy Committee voted 7-1 to keep rates on hold at a record low of 0.25%, in line with economists' expectations. The Bank's forecasts are based on a "smooth" adjustment to a new trading relationship with the European Union after Brexit, the MPC said. (more...)
- May 17, 2017
The Monetary Policy Committee voted 7-1 to keep rates on hold at a record low of 0.25%, in line with economists' expectations. The Bank's forecasts are based on a "smooth" adjustment to a new trading relationship with the European Union after Brexit, the MPC said. (more...)
Outraged US lawmakers demand to see Comey memo
- May 17, 2017
Trump fired Comey on May 9. Last week, the Senate Intelligence Committee ordered him to hand over all documents related to Russian Federation, after his refusal to cooperate with the investigation without prior immunity. "As President I wanted to share with Russian Federation (at an openly scheduled White House meeting) which I have the absolute right to do, facts pertaining to terrorism and airline flight safety", Mr Trump tweeted . (more...)
- May 17, 2017
Trump fired Comey on May 9. Last week, the Senate Intelligence Committee ordered him to hand over all documents related to Russian Federation, after his refusal to cooperate with the investigation without prior immunity. "As President I wanted to share with Russian Federation (at an openly scheduled White House meeting) which I have the absolute right to do, facts pertaining to terrorism and airline flight safety", Mr Trump tweeted . (more...)
NC lawmakers searching for more details about Trump's disclosure to Russians
- May 17, 2017
White House officials disputed the report , saying Trump did not disclose intelligence sources or methods with the Russians, though they did not deny that classified information was disclosed in the May 10 meeting. He also acknowledged that there is no reasonable scenario in which Russian Federation would compromise the information Trump provided by handing it over to ISIS. (more...)
- May 17, 2017
White House officials disputed the report , saying Trump did not disclose intelligence sources or methods with the Russians, though they did not deny that classified information was disclosed in the May 10 meeting. He also acknowledged that there is no reasonable scenario in which Russian Federation would compromise the information Trump provided by handing it over to ISIS. (more...)
Ryan says House health bill coverage sufficient
- May 17, 2017
The pair have introduced a bill, the Patient Freedom Act, that keeps some of the consumer protections within Obamacare for people with pre-existing conditions while seeking to solve some of the flaws within the health-care law. POSSIBLE CHANGES Portman is among Republicans whose states dislike the House's Medicaid cuts because they'd face a wave of constituents losing coverage under the health care program for the poor. (more...)
- May 17, 2017
The pair have introduced a bill, the Patient Freedom Act, that keeps some of the consumer protections within Obamacare for people with pre-existing conditions while seeking to solve some of the flaws within the health-care law. POSSIBLE CHANGES Portman is among Republicans whose states dislike the House's Medicaid cuts because they'd face a wave of constituents losing coverage under the health care program for the poor. (more...)
Trump lashes out at critics, 'naysayers,' unfair treatment
- May 17, 2017
President Donald Trump is telling graduates of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy that no other politician has been treated more unfairly by the media. " You can't let the critics and the naysayers get in the way of your dreams ". "We are setting the stage right now for many, many things to come and the people understand what i'm doing and that's the most important thing ". He added that he was not elected to serve the Washington media, but the "forgotten men and women of our country" that ... (more...)
- May 17, 2017
President Donald Trump is telling graduates of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy that no other politician has been treated more unfairly by the media. " You can't let the critics and the naysayers get in the way of your dreams ". "We are setting the stage right now for many, many things to come and the people understand what i'm doing and that's the most important thing ". He added that he was not elected to serve the Washington media, but the "forgotten men and women of our country" that ... (more...)
Prince Philip, Husband of England's Queen Elizabeth, to Retire From Royal Duties
- May 17, 2017
When Sir Michael, who is 88, said to him: "I'm sorry to hear you're standing down", the Duke joked: "Well I can't stand up much longer". The Duke is to celebrate his 96th birthday next month, just weeks after the Queen turned 91. Prince Philip spent 110 days a year ago making official engagements, the BBC reported, makng him the fifth busiest member of the royal family. Such setbacks did not deter Philip from his royal duties. (more...)
- May 17, 2017
When Sir Michael, who is 88, said to him: "I'm sorry to hear you're standing down", the Duke joked: "Well I can't stand up much longer". The Duke is to celebrate his 96th birthday next month, just weeks after the Queen turned 91. Prince Philip spent 110 days a year ago making official engagements, the BBC reported, makng him the fifth busiest member of the royal family. Such setbacks did not deter Philip from his royal duties. (more...)
Trump throws his hat into Mideast peace process ring
- May 17, 2017
We want to establish peace between Israel and the Palestinians and we will achieve that... The 82-year-old Palestinian spoke in Arabic during the event but concluded in English by addressing Mr. "We must be taught to value and respect human life and condemn all of those who target the innocent", he said. The joint appearance came amid Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas' first visit to the White House under Trump . (more...)
- May 17, 2017
We want to establish peace between Israel and the Palestinians and we will achieve that... The 82-year-old Palestinian spoke in Arabic during the event but concluded in English by addressing Mr. "We must be taught to value and respect human life and condemn all of those who target the innocent", he said. The joint appearance came amid Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas' first visit to the White House under Trump . (more...)
Putin Dismisses Trump Intel-Sharing Furor as 'Political Schizophrenia'
- May 17, 2017
Asked if she felt more reluctant to share secrets with the USA now, May said decisions about what Trump discussed with people were "a matter for President Trump" and that Britain would continue to work with and share intelligence with the U.S. (more...)
- May 17, 2017
Asked if she felt more reluctant to share secrets with the USA now, May said decisions about what Trump discussed with people were "a matter for President Trump" and that Britain would continue to work with and share intelligence with the U.S. (more...)
North Korea's latest missile test called 'substantial advance'
- May 17, 2017
It said the newly developed Hwasong-12 flew as high as 2,111 kilometers (1,310 miles) before landing in a targeted area in the ocean about 787 kilometers (490 miles) from the launch site. In a statement, the 15-member Council demanded that Pyongyang conduct no further such tests. However, while THAAD's installation by the US last month has been largely criticized by China-which has made claims the U.S.is only increasing tensions in the region and potentially could use the system's radar to ... (more...)
- May 17, 2017
It said the newly developed Hwasong-12 flew as high as 2,111 kilometers (1,310 miles) before landing in a targeted area in the ocean about 787 kilometers (490 miles) from the launch site. In a statement, the 15-member Council demanded that Pyongyang conduct no further such tests. However, while THAAD's installation by the US last month has been largely criticized by China-which has made claims the U.S.is only increasing tensions in the region and potentially could use the system's radar to ... (more...)
Embattled White House lurches from crisis to crisis
- May 17, 2017
House Speaker Paul Ryan said Wednesday he still has confidence in President Donald Trump, following a tumultuous 48 hours when the President has been criticized - including by those in his own party - about whether he asked then-FBI Director James Comey to end an investigation into former national security adviser Michael Flynn. (more...)
- May 17, 2017
House Speaker Paul Ryan said Wednesday he still has confidence in President Donald Trump, following a tumultuous 48 hours when the President has been criticized - including by those in his own party - about whether he asked then-FBI Director James Comey to end an investigation into former national security adviser Michael Flynn. (more...)
Contradictions by Trump create credibility gap for aides
- May 17, 2017
Few others in Washington had trade on their mind this week. "Until the administration fully explains the facts of this case, the American people will rightly doubt if their president can handle our nation's most closely kept secrets", Schumer said Tuesday on the Senate floor. (more...)
- May 17, 2017
Few others in Washington had trade on their mind this week. "Until the administration fully explains the facts of this case, the American people will rightly doubt if their president can handle our nation's most closely kept secrets", Schumer said Tuesday on the Senate floor. (more...)
Russian Federation is a made up story: Donald Trump
- May 17, 2017
Comey's allies also quickly made clear they would defend him against attacks from Trump, including disputing the president's assertion that Comey told Trump he was not personally under investigation. "We are monitoring what is going on here concerning Russian Federation and its alleged "decisive role" in your domestic policy", Lavrov said in a quote reported in Tass . (more...)
- May 17, 2017
Comey's allies also quickly made clear they would defend him against attacks from Trump, including disputing the president's assertion that Comey told Trump he was not personally under investigation. "We are monitoring what is going on here concerning Russian Federation and its alleged "decisive role" in your domestic policy", Lavrov said in a quote reported in Tass . (more...)
Trump and Erdoğan to fight terror together, despite disagreement over the enemy
- May 17, 2017
As a result of mass fights some people suffered, and only two were arrested after the intervention of militiamen. Authorities say nine people were hurt, one seriously. At their White House meeting earlier, Trump and Erdogan had nice things to say about each other - even after the US made a decision to arm Kurdish fighters in Syria . (more...)
- May 17, 2017
As a result of mass fights some people suffered, and only two were arrested after the intervention of militiamen. Authorities say nine people were hurt, one seriously. At their White House meeting earlier, Trump and Erdogan had nice things to say about each other - even after the US made a decision to arm Kurdish fighters in Syria . (more...)
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