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Trump administration asks for time to weigh Obamacare subsidies
- May 29, 2017
Requests for extensions are usually granted. "It is the single most destabilizing factor in the individual market, and millions of Americans could soon feel the impact of fewer choices, higher costs, and reduced access to care". That means insurance companies will have to set rates without any certainty that billions of dollars in subsidies will be there. "Clearly by today's action and their decision to make the next payment, the White House realizes that eliminating cost-sharing reduction ... (more...)
- May 29, 2017
Requests for extensions are usually granted. "It is the single most destabilizing factor in the individual market, and millions of Americans could soon feel the impact of fewer choices, higher costs, and reduced access to care". That means insurance companies will have to set rates without any certainty that billions of dollars in subsidies will be there. "Clearly by today's action and their decision to make the next payment, the White House realizes that eliminating cost-sharing reduction ... (more...)
Tillerson: Trump 'very forceful' with Netanyahu and Abbas to compromise
- May 29, 2017
That might not be the world that we want to live in - it might not be the world that either Jewish or Arab residents of Jerusalem want to live in. In June 1967, Israel seized the West Bank and east Jerusalem from Jordan during the so-called Six-Day War withneighboring Arab-majority states. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
That might not be the world that we want to live in - it might not be the world that either Jewish or Arab residents of Jerusalem want to live in. In June 1967, Israel seized the West Bank and east Jerusalem from Jordan during the so-called Six-Day War withneighboring Arab-majority states. (more...)
Confederate statue removals part of New Orleans mayor legacy
- May 29, 2017
A couple of weeks later, a statue of Confederate President Jefferson Davis was toppled; on Wednesday , a statue of Confederate General P.G.T. Beauregard was removed. Louis Cathedral: a stone obelisk heralding white supremacy and three statues of Confederate stalwarts. Erected in 1884, Lee's is the last of four monuments to Confederate-era figures to be removed in accordance with a 2015 City Council vote. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
A couple of weeks later, a statue of Confederate President Jefferson Davis was toppled; on Wednesday , a statue of Confederate General P.G.T. Beauregard was removed. Louis Cathedral: a stone obelisk heralding white supremacy and three statues of Confederate stalwarts. Erected in 1884, Lee's is the last of four monuments to Confederate-era figures to be removed in accordance with a 2015 City Council vote. (more...)
Schiff Expects Kushner at Committee and Wants Clearance Reviewed
- May 29, 2017
Graham said that if the email described in the document was fake, the US needed further sanctions on Russian Federation, but also allowed for the possibility that it was real. Mr Trump's private legal team was preparing to meet in Washington to face new questions about contacts between Mr Kushner and representatives of Russian President Vladimir Putin, The New York Times reports. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
Graham said that if the email described in the document was fake, the US needed further sanctions on Russian Federation, but also allowed for the possibility that it was real. Mr Trump's private legal team was preparing to meet in Washington to face new questions about contacts between Mr Kushner and representatives of Russian President Vladimir Putin, The New York Times reports. (more...)
Gerrard: I could've won trophies with Klopp
- May 29, 2017
Former Liverpool captain Gerrard, who was recently appointed as the club's new U18 manager, claims the Reds are now the flawless position to sign marquee players thanks to the magnetism of Klopp. The Reds boss has guided the club back into the Champions League for only the second time in the last eight seasons, providing they get through a play-off in August, but Gerrard thinks that will not be the deciding factor when it comes to transfer negotiations. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
Former Liverpool captain Gerrard, who was recently appointed as the club's new U18 manager, claims the Reds are now the flawless position to sign marquee players thanks to the magnetism of Klopp. The Reds boss has guided the club back into the Champions League for only the second time in the last eight seasons, providing they get through a play-off in August, but Gerrard thinks that will not be the deciding factor when it comes to transfer negotiations. (more...)
South Korea's military says North Korea has fired an unidentified projectile
- May 29, 2017
Defense Intelligence Agency testified earlier this month . " Japan absolutely can not tolerate North Korea's repeated provocative actions", said Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga . In their final communique, Abe and Trump - along with the leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom - said North Korea "increasingly poses new levels of threat of a grave nature to global peace and stability. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
Defense Intelligence Agency testified earlier this month . " Japan absolutely can not tolerate North Korea's repeated provocative actions", said Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga . In their final communique, Abe and Trump - along with the leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom - said North Korea "increasingly poses new levels of threat of a grave nature to global peace and stability. (more...)
North Korea fires unidentified projectile from eastern region - South Korea
- May 29, 2017
North Korea has carried out a series of successful ballistic missile launches, with the recent being on May 21. The missile was tracked for six minutes, US Pacific Command said , confirming that the projectile landed in the Sea of Japan . (more...)
- May 29, 2017
North Korea has carried out a series of successful ballistic missile launches, with the recent being on May 21. The missile was tracked for six minutes, US Pacific Command said , confirming that the projectile landed in the Sea of Japan . (more...)
Rahul blames Yogi government for Saharanpur violence
- May 29, 2017
The CPI-M on Friday said it will hold sit-in demonstrations across Madhya Pradesh on May 29 to protest "atrocities" against the Dalit community in the Saharanpur violence in Uttar Pradesh. He also said that these days poor, people from weaker sections and Dalits are being harassed and suppressed and it has been happening across the country. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
The CPI-M on Friday said it will hold sit-in demonstrations across Madhya Pradesh on May 29 to protest "atrocities" against the Dalit community in the Saharanpur violence in Uttar Pradesh. He also said that these days poor, people from weaker sections and Dalits are being harassed and suppressed and it has been happening across the country. (more...)
Tearfund 'disappointed' as Trump stalls on climate change deal
- May 29, 2017
During the campaign Trump repeatedly promised that the U.S. would withdraw from the agreement if he was elected, but tweeted Saturday that he will make a decision on the matter this week. The White House did not immediately respond to media requests for comment. The Paris agreement is the world's first comprehensive climate agreement, which aims to keep the global average rise in temperatures below 20C. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
During the campaign Trump repeatedly promised that the U.S. would withdraw from the agreement if he was elected, but tweeted Saturday that he will make a decision on the matter this week. The White House did not immediately respond to media requests for comment. The Paris agreement is the world's first comprehensive climate agreement, which aims to keep the global average rise in temperatures below 20C. (more...)
Shooting suspect hospitalized in good condition
- May 29, 2017
That's what they do. "They cost him his life", the suspect said, apparently in reference to the slain deputy. "Death. Death. My intentions was to have y'all to kill me". Durr was a two-year veteran of the Lincoln County Sheriff's Department and a four- year veteran of the Brookhaven Police Department. At the the third location, they said, the victims were another of Godbolt's wife's sisters, as well as her husband. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
That's what they do. "They cost him his life", the suspect said, apparently in reference to the slain deputy. "Death. Death. My intentions was to have y'all to kill me". Durr was a two-year veteran of the Lincoln County Sheriff's Department and a four- year veteran of the Brookhaven Police Department. At the the third location, they said, the victims were another of Godbolt's wife's sisters, as well as her husband. (more...)
ICSE/ISC Results 2017 will be declared on Monday, CISCE says officially
- May 29, 2017
In 2016 the results for ICSE and ISC exams both were declared on May 06. Keeping in mind the convenience of the students, the ICSE Results will be made available online on the official website of the board cisce.org. ICSE Class 10 Results exams are conducted by the Council For The Indian School Certificate Examination. Last year, CISCE declared a pass percentage of 98.50% for Class 10 and a Pass Percentage of 96.46% for Class 12. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
In 2016 the results for ICSE and ISC exams both were declared on May 06. Keeping in mind the convenience of the students, the ICSE Results will be made available online on the official website of the board cisce.org. ICSE Class 10 Results exams are conducted by the Council For The Indian School Certificate Examination. Last year, CISCE declared a pass percentage of 98.50% for Class 10 and a Pass Percentage of 96.46% for Class 12. (more...)
And he's furious with media over new reports
- May 29, 2017
President Donald Trump speaks to USA military personnel at Naval Air Station Sigonella following the G7 Summit, in Sigonella, Italy, May 27, 2017. Trump also sounded off on the election of Republican Greg Gianforte into Congress. Perhaps even more interesting than his change of mobile platform was the assertion that the new iPhone assigned to Trump by the White House has only one app visible: Twitter . (more...)
- May 29, 2017
President Donald Trump speaks to USA military personnel at Naval Air Station Sigonella following the G7 Summit, in Sigonella, Italy, May 27, 2017. Trump also sounded off on the election of Republican Greg Gianforte into Congress. Perhaps even more interesting than his change of mobile platform was the assertion that the new iPhone assigned to Trump by the White House has only one app visible: Twitter . (more...)
CCTV images of Manchester bomber on night of attack released
- May 29, 2017
Greater Manchester Police said the change in threat level would not affect its investigation. The row comes as British police stepped up their investigation into a suspected network behind Salman Abedi , a 22-year-old British-born man with Libyan parents who blew himself up on Monday night at the Manchester Arena indoor venue after a concert by U.S. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
Greater Manchester Police said the change in threat level would not affect its investigation. The row comes as British police stepped up their investigation into a suspected network behind Salman Abedi , a 22-year-old British-born man with Libyan parents who blew himself up on Monday night at the Manchester Arena indoor venue after a concert by U.S. (more...)
Taking Jadhav case to ICJ serious mistake: Indian ex-CJ
- May 29, 2017
An appeal will be filed against ICJ's verdict on convicted Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav . Another opposition leader, Kamil Ali Agha, described the ICJ decision as the "biggest diplomatic defeat" for Pakistan. During a press conference, Aziz said that Jadhav's punishment will be in accordance with domestic laws . "We are not taking Kashmir issue to ICJ". (more...)
- May 29, 2017
An appeal will be filed against ICJ's verdict on convicted Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav . Another opposition leader, Kamil Ali Agha, described the ICJ decision as the "biggest diplomatic defeat" for Pakistan. During a press conference, Aziz said that Jadhav's punishment will be in accordance with domestic laws . "We are not taking Kashmir issue to ICJ". (more...)
Graham: Withdrawing from Paris deal would be bad for GOP
- May 29, 2017
Graham's comments came a day after Trump declined to pledge his support for the 195-country Paris deal at a meeting of the Group of 7 in Italy, making him the only G7 leader not to support the agreement outright. If the US pulls out of the Paris deal, it would become the largest producer of greenhouse gas emissions not included in the agreement, according to EPA data. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
Graham's comments came a day after Trump declined to pledge his support for the 195-country Paris deal at a meeting of the Group of 7 in Italy, making him the only G7 leader not to support the agreement outright. If the US pulls out of the Paris deal, it would become the largest producer of greenhouse gas emissions not included in the agreement, according to EPA data. (more...)
Oil price falls despite deal to extend output cut
- May 29, 2017
M - Kazakhstan supports the decision of the OPEC and non-OPEC countries to extend the oil cut deal and would continue to fulfill its commitments under the deal, the Kazakh Energy Ministry said in a statement on Friday. "According to index history, oil could reach between $25-$85 dollars before setting record moves". Three years ago, USA shale producers needed to see prices of $70 to $80 per barrel to be competitive, he said. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
M - Kazakhstan supports the decision of the OPEC and non-OPEC countries to extend the oil cut deal and would continue to fulfill its commitments under the deal, the Kazakh Energy Ministry said in a statement on Friday. "According to index history, oil could reach between $25-$85 dollars before setting record moves". Three years ago, USA shale producers needed to see prices of $70 to $80 per barrel to be competitive, he said. (more...)
Justice finally served to Kulbhushan Jadhav: BJP on ICJ's verdict
- May 29, 2017
He said Pakistan has already informed the ICJ that it does not accept its jurisdiction in matters related to the national security. Pakistani representatives told the court that Jadhav "has confessed to having been sent by India to wage terror on the innocent civilians and infrastructure of Pakistan". (more...)
- May 29, 2017
He said Pakistan has already informed the ICJ that it does not accept its jurisdiction in matters related to the national security. Pakistani representatives told the court that Jadhav "has confessed to having been sent by India to wage terror on the innocent civilians and infrastructure of Pakistan". (more...)
Ariana Grande announces she will return to Manchester for a benefit concert
- May 29, 2017
Meanwhile, British Transport Police says armed officers will patrol some United Kingdom trains for the first time because of the increased threat of extremist attacks. Abedi, 22, grew up in Manchester, part of a Libyan emigre family. But he said there were still "gaps in our understanding" of the plot, as investigators probed Abedi's potential links to jihadis in Britain, Europe, Libya and the Middle East. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
Meanwhile, British Transport Police says armed officers will patrol some United Kingdom trains for the first time because of the increased threat of extremist attacks. Abedi, 22, grew up in Manchester, part of a Libyan emigre family. But he said there were still "gaps in our understanding" of the plot, as investigators probed Abedi's potential links to jihadis in Britain, Europe, Libya and the Middle East. (more...)
Manchester bomb designed for maximum carnage, leaked photos of components suggest
- May 29, 2017
The US President said intelligence leaks related to the Manchester attack in the US were " deeply troubling " and he promised to bring anyone caught leaking intelligence details to justice. Another man has since been let go, police said. Al Jazeera spoke to several members of the Libyan community in Manchester and worshippers at Didsbury Mosque, who as well as expressing shock, painted a picture of a periphery figure in their community known more for the family he belonged than who he ... (more...)
- May 29, 2017
The US President said intelligence leaks related to the Manchester attack in the US were " deeply troubling " and he promised to bring anyone caught leaking intelligence details to justice. Another man has since been let go, police said. Al Jazeera spoke to several members of the Libyan community in Manchester and worshippers at Didsbury Mosque, who as well as expressing shock, painted a picture of a periphery figure in their community known more for the family he belonged than who he ... (more...)
Ariana Grande to perform at benefit concert for Manchester
- May 29, 2017
Prime Minister Theresa May made this announcement after leading a meeting of the government's emergency committee Cobra. On Tuesday, the United Kingdom terrorism threat level was raised to severe, meaning that an attack was expected imminently. (more...)
- May 29, 2017
Prime Minister Theresa May made this announcement after leading a meeting of the government's emergency committee Cobra. On Tuesday, the United Kingdom terrorism threat level was raised to severe, meaning that an attack was expected imminently. (more...)
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