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Statue of Greek goddess on SC premises removed
- May 26, 2017
The pressure groups have demanded the statue's removal by Friday (26 May) as it hurts their religious sentiments. He told the media that the statue could be taken in front of the Annex Building of the court. She broke her silence last month to describe the statue as "ridiculous" after inviting top Islamist leaders to her residence. They called the statue a conspiracy to challenge Islam in Bangladesh - a country with a 92% Muslim population. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
The pressure groups have demanded the statue's removal by Friday (26 May) as it hurts their religious sentiments. He told the media that the statue could be taken in front of the Annex Building of the court. She broke her silence last month to describe the statue as "ridiculous" after inviting top Islamist leaders to her residence. They called the statue a conspiracy to challenge Islam in Bangladesh - a country with a 92% Muslim population. (more...)
Iran accuses US of 'Iranophobia', 'warmongering' after Trump's Saudi visit
- May 26, 2017
Rouhani also criticized Saudi Arabia, Tehran's main regional rival, just hours after Trump departed the country bound for Israel , where he arrived Monday. President Donald Trump is in no doubt that Iran is a terrorist state that needs to be isolated from the rest of the world . In Israel on Monday, he warned of "the threat posed by Iran" through the possibility of it acquiring nuclear weapons and its support of militant groups. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
Rouhani also criticized Saudi Arabia, Tehran's main regional rival, just hours after Trump departed the country bound for Israel , where he arrived Monday. President Donald Trump is in no doubt that Iran is a terrorist state that needs to be isolated from the rest of the world . In Israel on Monday, he warned of "the threat posed by Iran" through the possibility of it acquiring nuclear weapons and its support of militant groups. (more...)
Alabama-Florida State to open ABC's Saturday night football
- May 26, 2017
Perhaps that's why Gourley had extra motivation not to let Oklahoma State do something similar in last weekend's winner-take-all regional final. Clearly, South Alabama has no fear of SEC opponents, as the Jaguars are returning to MS to open the 2017 season in Oxford to take on Ole Miss. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
Perhaps that's why Gourley had extra motivation not to let Oklahoma State do something similar in last weekend's winner-take-all regional final. Clearly, South Alabama has no fear of SEC opponents, as the Jaguars are returning to MS to open the 2017 season in Oxford to take on Ole Miss. (more...)
Trump orders investigation of leaks from Manchester bomb probe
- May 26, 2017
His statement, released by the White House, didn't mention Monday night's terror attack in Manchester by name, but comes after British Prime Minister Theresa May said she would tell her American counterpart that security intelligence must remain tightly held between the longstanding allies. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
His statement, released by the White House, didn't mention Monday night's terror attack in Manchester by name, but comes after British Prime Minister Theresa May said she would tell her American counterpart that security intelligence must remain tightly held between the longstanding allies. (more...)
Trump pushes aside Montenegro leader _ who calls it natural
- May 26, 2017
He announced the decision as he addressed a news conference upon completion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation summit in Brussels. He used a ceremony to dedicate the memorial to NATO's resolve in the wake of the 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States as a platform from which to exhort leaders to "focus on terrorism and immigration" to ensure their security. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
He announced the decision as he addressed a news conference upon completion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation summit in Brussels. He used a ceremony to dedicate the memorial to NATO's resolve in the wake of the 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States as a platform from which to exhort leaders to "focus on terrorism and immigration" to ensure their security. (more...)
Leading Montana newspapers pull endorsements of Greg Gianforte
- May 26, 2017
I don't condone violence of any kind and I've got confidence in my local law enforcement back home as they investigate the matter. "The enthusiasm on the ground is beyond anything I've ever seen". Gianforte has two weeks to enter a plea to the misdemeanor citation issued by the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office, according to Lambert, who said he would likely review the case before then to decide whether it should be treated as a felony offense, which would supersede the current charge. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
I don't condone violence of any kind and I've got confidence in my local law enforcement back home as they investigate the matter. "The enthusiasm on the ground is beyond anything I've ever seen". Gianforte has two weeks to enter a plea to the misdemeanor citation issued by the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office, according to Lambert, who said he would likely review the case before then to decide whether it should be treated as a felony offense, which would supersede the current charge. (more...)
Report says bill leaves 51m uninsured in 2026
- May 26, 2017
House Republicans were so eager to pass a repeal of the Affordable Care Act - the 2010 law known as Obamacare - that they rushed through the American Health Care Act on May 4 without subjecting it to the normal scrutiny of the Congressional Budget Office . (more...)
- May 26, 2017
House Republicans were so eager to pass a repeal of the Affordable Care Act - the 2010 law known as Obamacare - that they rushed through the American Health Care Act on May 4 without subjecting it to the normal scrutiny of the Congressional Budget Office . (more...)
South Korea military suspects object crossing border was North Korean balloon
- May 26, 2017
China's United Nations ambassador said Tuesday that multiple North Korean nuclear and ballistic missile tests, with no end in sight, show the "very strong" need for new talks with Pyongyang to reduce tensions and try to achieve denuclearization. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
China's United Nations ambassador said Tuesday that multiple North Korean nuclear and ballistic missile tests, with no end in sight, show the "very strong" need for new talks with Pyongyang to reduce tensions and try to achieve denuclearization. (more...)
Trump's speech to Israeli parliament scrapped amid concerns
- May 26, 2017
Netanyahu is now being investigated for corruption after it was alleged in the media that he had taken gifts from wealthy businessmen, Newsweek reports. Trump arrived at the presidential palace in the West Bank city, located only about a 20-minute drive from Tel Aviv but across Israel's controversial separation wall . (more...)
- May 26, 2017
Netanyahu is now being investigated for corruption after it was alleged in the media that he had taken gifts from wealthy businessmen, Newsweek reports. Trump arrived at the presidential palace in the West Bank city, located only about a 20-minute drive from Tel Aviv but across Israel's controversial separation wall . (more...)
Former Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos Injured in Car Explosion
- May 26, 2017
Counter-terrorism experts check the site of the attack against former Greek Prime Minister Loukas Papademos in Athens , Greece on May 25, 2017. Parliament also interrupted its session to condemn the attack. He was also criticized for letting members of a far-right party join his coalition government. Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras, among the first to visit Papademos in the hospital, spoke of a "cowardly attack". (more...)
- May 26, 2017
Counter-terrorism experts check the site of the attack against former Greek Prime Minister Loukas Papademos in Athens , Greece on May 25, 2017. Parliament also interrupted its session to condemn the attack. He was also criticized for letting members of a far-right party join his coalition government. Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras, among the first to visit Papademos in the hospital, spoke of a "cowardly attack". (more...)
Donald Trump just got publicly rejected by Melania - twice
- May 26, 2017
President Donald Trump visited the Western Wall in Jerusalem , becoming the first sitting USA president to go to the holy site. "And we are keen to keep the door open to dialogue with our Israeli neighbors from all walks of life in order to boost confidence and create a genuine peace opportunity", the Palestinian president told his American counterpart. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
President Donald Trump visited the Western Wall in Jerusalem , becoming the first sitting USA president to go to the holy site. "And we are keen to keep the door open to dialogue with our Israeli neighbors from all walks of life in order to boost confidence and create a genuine peace opportunity", the Palestinian president told his American counterpart. (more...)
Israel and Arab neighbours 'have common cause over Iranian threat'
- May 26, 2017
U.S. President Donald Trump (center L) walks with Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (center R) to deliver remarks to the Arab Islamic American Summit in Riyadh , Saudi Arabia May 21, 2017 . Trump used his visit to Riyadh to bolster US ties with Arab and Islamic nations, announce $ 110 billion in USA arms sales to Saudi Arabia , and send Iran a tough message. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
U.S. President Donald Trump (center L) walks with Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (center R) to deliver remarks to the Arab Islamic American Summit in Riyadh , Saudi Arabia May 21, 2017 . Trump used his visit to Riyadh to bolster US ties with Arab and Islamic nations, announce $ 110 billion in USA arms sales to Saudi Arabia , and send Iran a tough message. (more...)
Somalia car bomb kills at least 4 in capital, police say
- May 26, 2017
Kenya's troops are part of the African Union force in Somalia. Benadir Regional Administration spokesman Abdifatah Halane says the officials are now investigating the blast scene and that there will be briefing to the media. Death toll could rise up due to the serious wounded cases. The curfew is to remain effect through June. The group's news Agency Amaq described the attack as a "martyrdom-seeking operation in which an explosive vest was used". (more...)
- May 26, 2017
Kenya's troops are part of the African Union force in Somalia. Benadir Regional Administration spokesman Abdifatah Halane says the officials are now investigating the blast scene and that there will be briefing to the media. Death toll could rise up due to the serious wounded cases. The curfew is to remain effect through June. The group's news Agency Amaq described the attack as a "martyrdom-seeking operation in which an explosive vest was used". (more...)
GOP lawmakers say little about Montana candidate
- May 26, 2017
The Gallatin County Sheriff's Office said it was investigating the allegation and planned to discuss the matter with local prosecutors on Thursday. Greg Gianforte is the Republican candidate in Montana's special election to fill the state's at-large congressional seat, which was left open by President Donald Trump's Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke . (more...)
- May 26, 2017
The Gallatin County Sheriff's Office said it was investigating the allegation and planned to discuss the matter with local prosecutors on Thursday. Greg Gianforte is the Republican candidate in Montana's special election to fill the state's at-large congressional seat, which was left open by President Donald Trump's Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke . (more...)
Why Melania covers her head at some events and not others
- May 26, 2017
They possess antithetical stances on big-picture issues like immigration and climate change , and the Pope has long criticized Trump's anti-Muslim speak and his desire to build a wall between the United States and Mexico. You know, that's how it works. The Pope Francis gave Donald Trump a medal featuring an olive branch , a symbol of peace, among other gifts. Mr Trump, seeming subdued, said "it is a great honour". (more...)
- May 26, 2017
They possess antithetical stances on big-picture issues like immigration and climate change , and the Pope has long criticized Trump's anti-Muslim speak and his desire to build a wall between the United States and Mexico. You know, that's how it works. The Pope Francis gave Donald Trump a medal featuring an olive branch , a symbol of peace, among other gifts. Mr Trump, seeming subdued, said "it is a great honour". (more...)
Angela Merkel's CDU 'seizes key state from rivals'
- May 26, 2017
German chancellor Angela Merkel , right, and North Rhine-Westphalia top candidate of her Christian Democrats , Armin Laschet, wave to supporters at the last stage of the state election campaign in Aachen, Germany, Saturday, May 13, 2017. "I haven't even been head of the SPD for 100 days, I'm not a magician", Schulz admitted on Sunday. "Dear friends. Today is a good day for North Rhine-Westphalia". (more...)
- May 26, 2017
German chancellor Angela Merkel , right, and North Rhine-Westphalia top candidate of her Christian Democrats , Armin Laschet, wave to supporters at the last stage of the state election campaign in Aachen, Germany, Saturday, May 13, 2017. "I haven't even been head of the SPD for 100 days, I'm not a magician", Schulz admitted on Sunday. "Dear friends. Today is a good day for North Rhine-Westphalia". (more...)
Texas Senate revives full bathroom bill with late-night move
- May 26, 2017
Senate and House Republican leaders have held out the possibility of working through the weekends. The CBO specifies that these people would have difficulty getting affordable coverage "despite the additional funding that would be available". (more...)
- May 26, 2017
Senate and House Republican leaders have held out the possibility of working through the weekends. The CBO specifies that these people would have difficulty getting affordable coverage "despite the additional funding that would be available". (more...)
Appeals court deals blow to Trump administration travel ban
- May 26, 2017
The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 10 to 3 against Trump's travel ban, and indicated opponents of Trump were likely to succeed at trial in showing the policy violates United States constitutional prohibitions on religious discrimination. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 10 to 3 against Trump's travel ban, and indicated opponents of Trump were likely to succeed at trial in showing the policy violates United States constitutional prohibitions on religious discrimination. (more...)
Trump slams North Atlantic Treaty Organisation allies over dues payments
- May 26, 2017
Tension over USA support for Article 5 began during Trump's campaign for president, when he repeatedly threatened to militarily support only members who meet the 2 percent spending benchmark. " NATO is more than a club, more than an organisation". However, it was not the first awkward encounter of the day for the Republican leader. Barack Obama made a case for American involvement internationally, saying "we can't isolate ourselves, we can't hide behind a wall" in the hours before Merkel ... (more...)
- May 26, 2017
Tension over USA support for Article 5 began during Trump's campaign for president, when he repeatedly threatened to militarily support only members who meet the 2 percent spending benchmark. " NATO is more than a club, more than an organisation". However, it was not the first awkward encounter of the day for the Republican leader. Barack Obama made a case for American involvement internationally, saying "we can't isolate ourselves, we can't hide behind a wall" in the hours before Merkel ... (more...)
Manchester attack: Further arrests made, including bomber's brother and father
- May 26, 2017
His son, Salman, allegedly committed an attack in Manchester where 22 people were killed and injured dozens on Monday night. Counter terror police chiefs said the leak undermined their investigation and victims' and witnesses' confidence. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
His son, Salman, allegedly committed an attack in Manchester where 22 people were killed and injured dozens on Monday night. Counter terror police chiefs said the leak undermined their investigation and victims' and witnesses' confidence. (more...)
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