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Walker, Republicans announce new policy center at UW-Madison
- May 24, 2017
Though the committee passed on voting on the UW budget until a later date, it adopted Walker's proposal to increase state higher education grants by $5.6 million for UW students, $2.6 million for private college students and $1.8 million for technical college students over the next two years - plus $44,300 for tribal college students - each about a 3.67 percent increase over current levels. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
Though the committee passed on voting on the UW budget until a later date, it adopted Walker's proposal to increase state higher education grants by $5.6 million for UW students, $2.6 million for private college students and $1.8 million for technical college students over the next two years - plus $44,300 for tribal college students - each about a 3.67 percent increase over current levels. (more...)
Korea bears the brunt of China's displeasure
- May 24, 2017
A rap group backed by China's government is warning South Korea in a music video that "you're going too far" with the deployment of a US missile defense system, as Beijing seeks to bring its state-supported cultural forces to bear in the worldwide dispute. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
A rap group backed by China's government is warning South Korea in a music video that "you're going too far" with the deployment of a US missile defense system, as Beijing seeks to bring its state-supported cultural forces to bear in the worldwide dispute. (more...)
Trump touts ultimate peace, but same obstacles remain
- May 24, 2017
Saying he hoped Trump would go down in history as the president who brought peace to Israelis and Palestinians, Abbas said in English; "I extend my hand to you to be your partner in this noble and possible mission". Abbas reiterated his call for a two-state solution to the conflict, including a Palestinian state with east Jerusalem as its capital. Palestinians would have liked Trump to publicly back their aspiration to statehood. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
Saying he hoped Trump would go down in history as the president who brought peace to Israelis and Palestinians, Abbas said in English; "I extend my hand to you to be your partner in this noble and possible mission". Abbas reiterated his call for a two-state solution to the conflict, including a Palestinian state with east Jerusalem as its capital. Palestinians would have liked Trump to publicly back their aspiration to statehood. (more...)
Trump budget keeps pledges: Cuts for poor, more for military
- May 24, 2017
The White House bases its projections on passage of the Republican health care bill recently approved by the House of Representatives. President Donald Trump may have handed Republicans leery of supporting him a great gift: a spending plan that calls for deep cuts to some of the country's most popular programs - and one they can rail against. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
The White House bases its projections on passage of the Republican health care bill recently approved by the House of Representatives. President Donald Trump may have handed Republicans leery of supporting him a great gift: a spending plan that calls for deep cuts to some of the country's most popular programs - and one they can rail against. (more...)
Theresa May signs condolences book for victims of Manchester terror
- May 24, 2017
A 23-year-old from Manchester was arrested , confirmed the police , who are checking if the bomber had support. The Twitter hashtag #RoomforManchester became a symbol of togetherness as local Manchester residents offered safe haven for those affected by Monday's suicide bomb attack that claimed the lives of at least 22 and injured more than 50 others. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
A 23-year-old from Manchester was arrested , confirmed the police , who are checking if the bomber had support. The Twitter hashtag #RoomforManchester became a symbol of togetherness as local Manchester residents offered safe haven for those affected by Monday's suicide bomb attack that claimed the lives of at least 22 and injured more than 50 others. (more...)
Trump promises quick nomination of new Federal Bureau of Investigation chief
- May 24, 2017
Trump told Fox News he did not ask Comey to pledge loyalty and only wants him to be honest. "I think as well our institutions are under assault internally". The FBI has never had a female director. The No. 2 Republican leader in the Senate, Cornyn is one of at least six people slated to interview for the position. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
Trump told Fox News he did not ask Comey to pledge loyalty and only wants him to be honest. "I think as well our institutions are under assault internally". The FBI has never had a female director. The No. 2 Republican leader in the Senate, Cornyn is one of at least six people slated to interview for the position. (more...)
Isolate Iran, Trump to 'nations of conscience'
- May 24, 2017
He said that people of Iraq and Syria have been the real fighters against terrorism. US President Donald Trump has blamed Iran for supporting and aiding "unspeakable crimes" in Syria under its leader Bashar al-Assad during his speech here in Saudi Arabia on combating violent extremism, but the American leader did not mention Syria's alliance with Russian Federation to carry out air strikes. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
He said that people of Iraq and Syria have been the real fighters against terrorism. US President Donald Trump has blamed Iran for supporting and aiding "unspeakable crimes" in Syria under its leader Bashar al-Assad during his speech here in Saudi Arabia on combating violent extremism, but the American leader did not mention Syria's alliance with Russian Federation to carry out air strikes. (more...)
Trump Arrives in Israel in Search of "the Ultimate Deal"
- May 24, 2017
Trump left for Jerusalem immediately after the welcome ceremony for his meeting with Rivlin at the President's House amid heightened security with all the major roads in Jerusalem completely gridlocked. Trump took to Twitter to defend himself after reports emerged that he had leaked the Israeli intelligence to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Ambassador Sergey Kislyak at the Oval Office. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
Trump left for Jerusalem immediately after the welcome ceremony for his meeting with Rivlin at the President's House amid heightened security with all the major roads in Jerusalem completely gridlocked. Trump took to Twitter to defend himself after reports emerged that he had leaked the Israeli intelligence to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Ambassador Sergey Kislyak at the Oval Office. (more...)
Trump 'hopeful' of brokering Middle-east peace deal
- May 24, 2017
The real question is: What kind of deal will that be? The objective of Trump's trip, the official said , was "to do a lot of listening, build very strong relationships with all the different people, not just the parties involved. Netanyahu must deal with opposition from right-wing nationalist elements within his coalition who oppose any Palestinian state being created in occupied territory where hundreds of thousands of Jewish settlers now live. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
The real question is: What kind of deal will that be? The objective of Trump's trip, the official said , was "to do a lot of listening, build very strong relationships with all the different people, not just the parties involved. Netanyahu must deal with opposition from right-wing nationalist elements within his coalition who oppose any Palestinian state being created in occupied territory where hundreds of thousands of Jewish settlers now live. (more...)
Donald Trump US President arrives for talks with Palestinian leader in Bethlehem
- May 24, 2017
Having insisted that he was capable of striking the "ultimate deal" for peace between Palestinians and Israelis, Trump made no mention of a two-state solution, which has always been considered internationally as the preferred solution but which Israel's right-wing government has publicly begun to shy away from. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
Having insisted that he was capable of striking the "ultimate deal" for peace between Palestinians and Israelis, Trump made no mention of a two-state solution, which has always been considered internationally as the preferred solution but which Israel's right-wing government has publicly begun to shy away from. (more...)
Melania Trump slaps President Donald's hand away on Israel visit
- May 24, 2017
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hold hands as they arrive to board Air Force One for travel to Rome from Ben Gurion International Airport. She saved him from an embarrassing breach of protocol, when he forgot to raise his hand to his heart for the national anthem. So although there's no way to know for sure what was going through Melania's mind in those moments, we can certainly speculate - the most popular theory of which is that Melania is trapped in a ... (more...)
- May 24, 2017
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hold hands as they arrive to board Air Force One for travel to Rome from Ben Gurion International Airport. She saved him from an embarrassing breach of protocol, when he forgot to raise his hand to his heart for the national anthem. So although there's no way to know for sure what was going through Melania's mind in those moments, we can certainly speculate - the most popular theory of which is that Melania is trapped in a ... (more...)
Arrested After Deadly UK Concert Bombing; Prime Minister, Queen React
- May 24, 2017
The attack sparked a nightlong search for loved-ones - parents for the children they had accompanied or had been waiting to pick up, and friends for each other after groups were scattered by the blast. Police confirmed the attacker died at the arena. The British prime minister said many of those who remain in hospital are being treated for life-threatening conditions. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
The attack sparked a nightlong search for loved-ones - parents for the children they had accompanied or had been waiting to pick up, and friends for each other after groups were scattered by the blast. Police confirmed the attacker died at the arena. The British prime minister said many of those who remain in hospital are being treated for life-threatening conditions. (more...)
Missing teenager located in hospital as Manchester holds vigil for victims
- May 24, 2017
The UAE Embassy said all Emiratis living in Manchester are safe. "A huge bomb-like bang went off that hugely panicked everyone and we were all trying to flee the arena", said 22-year-old concertgoer Majid Khan. "I'm just hearing nothing - her phone's dead", Charlotte Campbell, whose 15-year-old daughter Olivia was at the concert , told BBC radio. Police have learned the name of the man they believe detonated the explosive, but they're not yet releasing it. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
The UAE Embassy said all Emiratis living in Manchester are safe. "A huge bomb-like bang went off that hugely panicked everyone and we were all trying to flee the arena", said 22-year-old concertgoer Majid Khan. "I'm just hearing nothing - her phone's dead", Charlotte Campbell, whose 15-year-old daughter Olivia was at the concert , told BBC radio. Police have learned the name of the man they believe detonated the explosive, but they're not yet releasing it. (more...)
Bill could turn back page, return power to Texas board of ed
- May 24, 2017
It allows people who can not produce an authorized photo ID to show other documentation such as a utility bill or bank statement and sign an affidavit stating that they had a reasonable impediment in presenting an authorized ID. The proposal would increase penalties for any offenses committed against on-duty officers. With a crucial court hearing just weeks away, the Texas House is taking up a measure aimed at addressing concerns about the voter ID law that legislators passed in 2011. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
It allows people who can not produce an authorized photo ID to show other documentation such as a utility bill or bank statement and sign an affidavit stating that they had a reasonable impediment in presenting an authorized ID. The proposal would increase penalties for any offenses committed against on-duty officers. With a crucial court hearing just weeks away, the Texas House is taking up a measure aimed at addressing concerns about the voter ID law that legislators passed in 2011. (more...)
Trump says Palestinian and Israeli leaders ready to "reach for peace"
- May 24, 2017
Rubio also said that if reports that Trump asked two of the government's top intelligence chiefs to publicly deny evidence of cooperation between his campaign and Russian Federation during the 2016 election are true, that could impact the future relationship between the White House and the intelligence community. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
Rubio also said that if reports that Trump asked two of the government's top intelligence chiefs to publicly deny evidence of cooperation between his campaign and Russian Federation during the 2016 election are true, that could impact the future relationship between the White House and the intelligence community. (more...)
Olivia Campbell: Teen Missing After Ariana Grande Concert Bombing Confirmed Dead
- May 24, 2017
Salman Abedi , the man suspected of blowing himself up among a crowd exiting an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester on Monday, wasn't a refugee. It did not name the bomber, as it usually does in attacks it has ordered, and appeared also to contradict a posting on another Islamic State account, Amaq, which spoke of "a group of attackers". (more...)
- May 24, 2017
Salman Abedi , the man suspected of blowing himself up among a crowd exiting an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester on Monday, wasn't a refugee. It did not name the bomber, as it usually does in attacks it has ordered, and appeared also to contradict a posting on another Islamic State account, Amaq, which spoke of "a group of attackers". (more...)
Gutsy Celtics rally for stunning win over Cavs
- May 24, 2017
The series resumes Tuesday night at Quicken Loans Arena before returning to Boston on Thursday for a Game 5 that didn't appear necessary until the Celtics stormed back from 21 down and won when Avery Bradley's 3-pointer danced an Irish jig on the rim before falling with 0.01 seconds left. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
The series resumes Tuesday night at Quicken Loans Arena before returning to Boston on Thursday for a Game 5 that didn't appear necessary until the Celtics stormed back from 21 down and won when Avery Bradley's 3-pointer danced an Irish jig on the rim before falling with 0.01 seconds left. (more...)
Trump tells Abbas violence does not advance peace
- May 24, 2017
Trump said: "So many young attractive innocent people living and enjoying their lives murdered by evil losers in life". Trump's comments came before meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Bethlehem as part of a two-day visit to Israel meant to jump-start the Israeli-Palestinian peace process and unite the Middle East in the fight against terrorism. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
Trump said: "So many young attractive innocent people living and enjoying their lives murdered by evil losers in life". Trump's comments came before meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Bethlehem as part of a two-day visit to Israel meant to jump-start the Israeli-Palestinian peace process and unite the Middle East in the fight against terrorism. (more...)
White House says no evidence of Trump team collusion with Russians
- May 24, 2017
As the New York Times revealed last week , Comey wrote a series of memos documenting his communications with Trump, including one in which he apparently wrote that Trump had asked him to drop the investigation into former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
As the New York Times revealed last week , Comey wrote a series of memos documenting his communications with Trump, including one in which he apparently wrote that Trump had asked him to drop the investigation into former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn. (more...)
Homeless heroes care for Manchester attack victims
- May 24, 2017
Manchester police would not say if the bomber blew himself up inside or outside the arena, so it is not clear if rigorous bag screening or additional pre-event security would have helped prevent the deaths and injuries. Twitter and Facebook lit up with heartbreaking appeals for the missing. Ms Robinson said she took dozens of teenage girls to the nearby Holiday Inn Express hotel and tweeted out her phone number to anxious parents telling them to meet her there. (more...)
- May 24, 2017
Manchester police would not say if the bomber blew himself up inside or outside the arena, so it is not clear if rigorous bag screening or additional pre-event security would have helped prevent the deaths and injuries. Twitter and Facebook lit up with heartbreaking appeals for the missing. Ms Robinson said she took dozens of teenage girls to the nearby Holiday Inn Express hotel and tweeted out her phone number to anxious parents telling them to meet her there. (more...)
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