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GOP health bill: 23M more uninsured; sick risk higher costs
- May 25, 2017
The GOP bill would also reduce the deficit by $119billion over 10 years. Dozens of advocacy organizations and health care groups like AARP, the American Diabetes Association and American Medical Association oppose the measure . In the end, it estimated that around one-sixth of the population lives in states that would seek both of those waivers. One-third of Americans live in states that would make "moderate changes" to regulations. (more...)
- May 25, 2017
The GOP bill would also reduce the deficit by $119billion over 10 years. Dozens of advocacy organizations and health care groups like AARP, the American Diabetes Association and American Medical Association oppose the measure . In the end, it estimated that around one-sixth of the population lives in states that would seek both of those waivers. One-third of Americans live in states that would make "moderate changes" to regulations. (more...)
UN Security Council weighs new sanctions on North Korea
- May 25, 2017
Unidentified objects which flew across the border from the North were probably propaganda balloons, South Korea's military said Wednesday. In January 2016, South Korea said its military fired 20 machine gun warning shots after a North Korean drone briefly crossed the border. (more...)
- May 25, 2017
Unidentified objects which flew across the border from the North were probably propaganda balloons, South Korea's military said Wednesday. In January 2016, South Korea said its military fired 20 machine gun warning shots after a North Korean drone briefly crossed the border. (more...)
Human shield: Pakistan condemns commendation to Indian Army officer Gogoi
- May 25, 2017
After Defence Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday backed the army to take decisions during situations of emergency, he is scheduled to meet with Army General Bipin Rawat, who will brief him about the current situation in Jammu and Kashmir . Zakaria said that it was not the first time that the Indian forces have displayed such "cowardice and inhumanity". Dar had said that he was not part of any stone-pelting mob and that he had gone to attend a mourning for one his relatives in the area. (more...)
- May 25, 2017
After Defence Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday backed the army to take decisions during situations of emergency, he is scheduled to meet with Army General Bipin Rawat, who will brief him about the current situation in Jammu and Kashmir . Zakaria said that it was not the first time that the Indian forces have displayed such "cowardice and inhumanity". Dar had said that he was not part of any stone-pelting mob and that he had gone to attend a mourning for one his relatives in the area. (more...)
Police arrest 3 Pak nationals staying in Bengaluru under false identities
- May 25, 2017
The police said central intelligence agencies would also interrogate the three Pakistanis to cross-check their version. "They have been living here for 9 months and have even created fake documents to identify themselves as Indian citizens", Praveen Sood , Commissioner of Police, Bengaluru said. (more...)
- May 25, 2017
The police said central intelligence agencies would also interrogate the three Pakistanis to cross-check their version. "They have been living here for 9 months and have even created fake documents to identify themselves as Indian citizens", Praveen Sood , Commissioner of Police, Bengaluru said. (more...)
China paying close attention to incident of missing IAF jet
- May 25, 2017
Though the aircraft was suspected to have gone missing near the Sino-Indian border in Arunachal Pradesh, China denied having any information about the combat plane. Tezpur is one of the three air bases of the IAF in the country that hosts the Sukhoi . "For the situation you mentioned, I have no relevant information to offer at the moment", Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang told reporters when asked about the missing Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter jet and whether China would assist ... (more...)
- May 25, 2017
Though the aircraft was suspected to have gone missing near the Sino-Indian border in Arunachal Pradesh, China denied having any information about the combat plane. Tezpur is one of the three air bases of the IAF in the country that hosts the Sukhoi . "For the situation you mentioned, I have no relevant information to offer at the moment", Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang told reporters when asked about the missing Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter jet and whether China would assist ... (more...)
Former CIA head worried over Russia contacts
- May 25, 2017
US congressional committees and a special counsel named by the Justice Department this month are investigating whether there was Russian interference in the 2016 USA election and collusion between Trump's campaign and Russia . Brennan also said that Trump might have broken protocol if he indeed shared highly classified information with senior Russian officials at a recent White House meeting. (more...)
- May 25, 2017
US congressional committees and a special counsel named by the Justice Department this month are investigating whether there was Russian interference in the 2016 USA election and collusion between Trump's campaign and Russia . Brennan also said that Trump might have broken protocol if he indeed shared highly classified information with senior Russian officials at a recent White House meeting. (more...)
Manchester Bomber's Father Says Son Made Regular Visits to Libya
- May 25, 2017
The force did not immediately provide details. Manchester police have arrested three more people as part of the inquiry into Monday night's attack . Reuters have reported that his father, Ramadan, was also arrested on Wednesday, quoting a spokesman and a witness. A woman picks a newspaper reporting the news on the suicide attack at a concert by Ariana Grande that killed more than 20 people as it ended Monday night in central Manchester, Britain, Wednesday, May 24, 2017. (more...)
- May 25, 2017
The force did not immediately provide details. Manchester police have arrested three more people as part of the inquiry into Monday night's attack . Reuters have reported that his father, Ramadan, was also arrested on Wednesday, quoting a spokesman and a witness. A woman picks a newspaper reporting the news on the suicide attack at a concert by Ariana Grande that killed more than 20 people as it ended Monday night in central Manchester, Britain, Wednesday, May 24, 2017. (more...)
7th person linked to Manchester attack detained by police
- May 25, 2017
After a series of police raids in and around Manchester , a total of eight people are in custody in connection with the suicide bombing. 'These images leaked from inside the USA system will be distressing for victims, their families, and the wider public. (more...)
- May 25, 2017
After a series of police raids in and around Manchester , a total of eight people are in custody in connection with the suicide bombing. 'These images leaked from inside the USA system will be distressing for victims, their families, and the wider public. (more...)
Criminals loot family on Jewar-Bulandshahr highway
- May 25, 2017
The police have launched a manhunt to nab the culprits. The incident took place a family of eight, including four female members, two children accompanied by two men were travelling in a auto when all of a sudden the armed robbers fired at one of the tyres of the vehicle. (more...)
- May 25, 2017
The police have launched a manhunt to nab the culprits. The incident took place a family of eight, including four female members, two children accompanied by two men were travelling in a auto when all of a sudden the armed robbers fired at one of the tyres of the vehicle. (more...)
Melania publicly snubs Donald Trump again
- May 25, 2017
Looking towards his wife, Mr Trump reached out his hand, seemingly for Melania to hold. As they walked on the red carpet, Donald Trump turned and reached out to grab her hand while an expressionless Mrs Trump appeared to to brush away his hand. (more...)
- May 25, 2017
Looking towards his wife, Mr Trump reached out his hand, seemingly for Melania to hold. As they walked on the red carpet, Donald Trump turned and reached out to grab her hand while an expressionless Mrs Trump appeared to to brush away his hand. (more...)
State highway damage from winter storms tops $1B
- May 25, 2017
ZS MCSO airplane Idaho 90 up in the air to put eyes on the recent landslide at Mud Creek in Big Sur. He said the scale of the slide was such that the wall of rock and dirt that cascaded down the slope continued down to the ocean floor 250 feet off the shoreline. (more...)
- May 25, 2017
ZS MCSO airplane Idaho 90 up in the air to put eyes on the recent landslide at Mud Creek in Big Sur. He said the scale of the slide was such that the wall of rock and dirt that cascaded down the slope continued down to the ocean floor 250 feet off the shoreline. (more...)
Helicopter carrying chief minister of Indian state crash-lands
- May 25, 2017
He was travelling back to Mumbai from Latur when the helicopter crash landed. Sources stated that the CM and his 5 member team that was accompanying him escaped the incident unharmed. "With the blessings of people of Maharashtra and Nation, I'm safe. We will seek information from police on this incident", the Chief Minister added. Dramatic visuals showed the Chief Minister's chopper taking off from a helipad in Nilanga, watched by a crowd, hovering in the air for some moments and then ... (more...)
- May 25, 2017
He was travelling back to Mumbai from Latur when the helicopter crash landed. Sources stated that the CM and his 5 member team that was accompanying him escaped the incident unharmed. "With the blessings of people of Maharashtra and Nation, I'm safe. We will seek information from police on this incident", the Chief Minister added. Dramatic visuals showed the Chief Minister's chopper taking off from a helipad in Nilanga, watched by a crowd, hovering in the air for some moments and then ... (more...)
Ariana Grande cancels tour stops following Manchester explosion
- May 25, 2017
Chelsea soccer club said it had cancelled a victory parade that had been scheduled to take place on Sunday to celebrate its Premier League title. The 22 victims in Manchester included an eight-year-old girl, several teenage girls, a 28-year-old man and a Polish couple who had come to collect their daughters. (more...)
- May 25, 2017
Chelsea soccer club said it had cancelled a victory parade that had been scheduled to take place on Sunday to celebrate its Premier League title. The 22 victims in Manchester included an eight-year-old girl, several teenage girls, a 28-year-old man and a Polish couple who had come to collect their daughters. (more...)
Father says Manchester attack suspect is innocent
- May 25, 2017
Ariana Grande suspended her Dangerous Woman world tour and canceled several European shows Wednesday due to the deadly bombing at her concert in Manchester, England. Amber Rudd told Sky News that US officials provided information to the news media that Britain preferred to keep confidential for reasons of operational security. (more...)
- May 25, 2017
Ariana Grande suspended her Dangerous Woman world tour and canceled several European shows Wednesday due to the deadly bombing at her concert in Manchester, England. Amber Rudd told Sky News that US officials provided information to the news media that Britain preferred to keep confidential for reasons of operational security. (more...)
CBSE Class 12 results date to be declared soon, says Javadekar
- May 25, 2017
Students awaiting their Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) class XII results spent an anxious morning after rumours spread that the results would be declared on Wednesday. When will be the results declared? CBSE, alongwith 32 other boards, chose to do away with the marks moderation policy last month, which led to agitation from the students and parents. (more...)
- May 25, 2017
Students awaiting their Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) class XII results spent an anxious morning after rumours spread that the results would be declared on Wednesday. When will be the results declared? CBSE, alongwith 32 other boards, chose to do away with the marks moderation policy last month, which led to agitation from the students and parents. (more...)
Former CIA chief Brennan had concerns about Russian contacts with Trump campaign
- May 25, 2017
He added that he did not know "if such collusion " existed but "I know there was sufficient basis in intelligence that required further investigation by the bureau to determine whether USA persons were actively conspiring and colluding with Russian officials". (more...)
- May 25, 2017
He added that he did not know "if such collusion " existed but "I know there was sufficient basis in intelligence that required further investigation by the bureau to determine whether USA persons were actively conspiring and colluding with Russian officials". (more...)
Melania refuses to hold Trump's hand for a second time
- May 25, 2017
Instead, Trump conducted a short meeting with Mahmoud Abbas and a press conference in which he condemned last night's terror attack in Manchester. Trump and the convoy passed through the 26-foot-tall concrete wall with watch towers that is Israel's separation barrier, and past "Checkpoint 300", where thousands of Palestinian workers cross into Israel each morning to reach their jobs on Israeli construction sites. (more...)
- May 25, 2017
Instead, Trump conducted a short meeting with Mahmoud Abbas and a press conference in which he condemned last night's terror attack in Manchester. Trump and the convoy passed through the 26-foot-tall concrete wall with watch towers that is Israel's separation barrier, and past "Checkpoint 300", where thousands of Palestinian workers cross into Israel each morning to reach their jobs on Israeli construction sites. (more...)
The Senate Intelligence Committee subpoenaed two of Michael Flynn's businesses
- May 25, 2017
Even the phrase - " taking the Fifth " - evokes some powerful associations, as Flynn's former boss, Donald Trump , noted in a speech last September 28 in Iowa. In March, Flynn requested immunity through an attorney in exchange for testimony. "The context in which the committee has called for Gen. Flynn's testimonial production of documents makes clear that he has more than a reasonable apprehension that any testimony he provides could be used against him", Robert K. (more...)
- May 25, 2017
Even the phrase - " taking the Fifth " - evokes some powerful associations, as Flynn's former boss, Donald Trump , noted in a speech last September 28 in Iowa. In March, Flynn requested immunity through an attorney in exchange for testimony. "The context in which the committee has called for Gen. Flynn's testimonial production of documents makes clear that he has more than a reasonable apprehension that any testimony he provides could be used against him", Robert K. (more...)
Intensive search for Manchester bomber's network
- May 25, 2017
On Wednesday morning, Manchester police arrested three men in the south of the city in connection with the bombing, taking the total number of suspects in custody in the United Kingdom to four. Photos obtained by the New York Times show pieces of blue fabric found at the crime scene, along with a powerful battery and the detonator used to trigger the explosion. (more...)
- May 25, 2017
On Wednesday morning, Manchester police arrested three men in the south of the city in connection with the bombing, taking the total number of suspects in custody in the United Kingdom to four. Photos obtained by the New York Times show pieces of blue fabric found at the crime scene, along with a powerful battery and the detonator used to trigger the explosion. (more...)
United Kingdom 'furious' over USA leaks to media, ends intel sharing
- May 25, 2017
Armed police raided an address in the modestly well-to-do area on Tuesday, carrying out a controlled explosion to gain entry. The building, Granby House, is popular with students and young professionals. He did not give any details on the reasons why the father was arrested. Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack, but British and US intelligence have not confirmed that the extremist group was involved. (more...)
- May 25, 2017
Armed police raided an address in the modestly well-to-do area on Tuesday, carrying out a controlled explosion to gain entry. The building, Granby House, is popular with students and young professionals. He did not give any details on the reasons why the father was arrested. Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack, but British and US intelligence have not confirmed that the extremist group was involved. (more...)
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