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Palestinian prisoners in Israel end hunger strike
- May 30, 2017
It suggests a rare recent success on the Palestinian side, and comes despite the repeated insistence by Israeli ministers - not least public security minister Gilad Erdan - that they would not give in to any of the strikers' demands. The end of the hunger strike comes on the eve of the Muslim observance of the holy month of Ramadan, a period of daily fasting which could have further endangered the health of the participants. (more...)
- May 30, 2017
It suggests a rare recent success on the Palestinian side, and comes despite the repeated insistence by Israeli ministers - not least public security minister Gilad Erdan - that they would not give in to any of the strikers' demands. The end of the hunger strike comes on the eve of the Muslim observance of the holy month of Ramadan, a period of daily fasting which could have further endangered the health of the participants. (more...)
Middle Georgians honor fallen veterans at Georgia Veteran Memorial Cemetery
- May 30, 2017
While the stories of time spent overseas abound at ceremonies such as the one held at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery, they are accompanied by a solemn sense of loss and heartache for those who never returned home. About 30 people turned out to enjoy the fellowship of veterans and friends during the ceremony, hosted by the Mount Olive Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) post 9959. (more...)
- May 30, 2017
While the stories of time spent overseas abound at ceremonies such as the one held at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery, they are accompanied by a solemn sense of loss and heartache for those who never returned home. About 30 people turned out to enjoy the fellowship of veterans and friends during the ceremony, hosted by the Mount Olive Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) post 9959. (more...)
Kelly defends plan for Russia back channel as a 'good thing'
- May 30, 2017
According to anonymous sources speaking to The New York Times , Trump's aides are preparing a staff shakeup, including building "war room" of communications specialists and lawyers in order to deal with damaging revelations more effectively. (more...)
- May 30, 2017
According to anonymous sources speaking to The New York Times , Trump's aides are preparing a staff shakeup, including building "war room" of communications specialists and lawyers in order to deal with damaging revelations more effectively. (more...)
President Zuma survives 'no confidence vote' in ruling ANC
- May 30, 2017
But on Monday, the secretary general of the ANC Gwede Mantashe poured cold water on the possibility of a Zuma exit before his term as national president ends in 2019. "Many more were neither in favour nor against the appeal but emphasized the need for unity within the organization". Its final position is that many calls to do so are "not so much about removing the President, but rather dislodging the ANC itself from power". (more...)
- May 30, 2017
But on Monday, the secretary general of the ANC Gwede Mantashe poured cold water on the possibility of a Zuma exit before his term as national president ends in 2019. "Many more were neither in favour nor against the appeal but emphasized the need for unity within the organization". Its final position is that many calls to do so are "not so much about removing the President, but rather dislodging the ANC itself from power". (more...)
Maharashtra Board HSC/Class 12, 2017 Results likely tomorrow
- May 30, 2017
However, the private result websites like Jagranjosh say the Maharashtra HSC Result 2017 can be expected as early as today. - Enter your Hall Ticket No. This will give the student a relief and get their result easily. HSC result time of publication has been set as 1 pm. Once here, the candidates have to click in the desired link. (more...)
- May 30, 2017
However, the private result websites like Jagranjosh say the Maharashtra HSC Result 2017 can be expected as early as today. - Enter your Hall Ticket No. This will give the student a relief and get their result easily. HSC result time of publication has been set as 1 pm. Once here, the candidates have to click in the desired link. (more...)
WRAPUP 1-N.Korea missile programme progressing faster than expected, says South
- May 30, 2017
Hong also spoke briefly with national security advisor H.R. McMaster on the issue of the deployment of a THAAD missile defense battery in South Korea, before he met with President Trump. But he did not shy away from the potential consequences of the continued escalation of rhetoric and testing emanating from North Korea. Apart from worries about North Korea's missile and nuclear weapons programmes, cyber security researchers have found technical evidence they said could link North Korea ... (more...)
- May 30, 2017
Hong also spoke briefly with national security advisor H.R. McMaster on the issue of the deployment of a THAAD missile defense battery in South Korea, before he met with President Trump. But he did not shy away from the potential consequences of the continued escalation of rhetoric and testing emanating from North Korea. Apart from worries about North Korea's missile and nuclear weapons programmes, cyber security researchers have found technical evidence they said could link North Korea ... (more...)
Trump slams leaks as fake news following Kushner reports
- May 30, 2017
In an earlier tweet today, Trump hailed what he called the trip's " great success ". He is respected by virtually everyone and is working on programmes that will save our country billions of dollars. officials. The allegations came after Mr Kushner was said to be under scrutiny as part of the Federal Bureau of Investigation inquiry into alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 election. (more...)
- May 30, 2017
In an earlier tweet today, Trump hailed what he called the trip's " great success ". He is respected by virtually everyone and is working on programmes that will save our country billions of dollars. officials. The allegations came after Mr Kushner was said to be under scrutiny as part of the Federal Bureau of Investigation inquiry into alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 election. (more...)
North Korea accuses South of machine-gunning birds in Demilitarized Zone
- May 30, 2017
A spokesman for the General Staff of the KPA, responding to a question from a KCNA reporter, instead accused the South of firing into the North and said the ROK army had engaged in a "military provocation". On Sunday Pyongyang conducted a successful test of a mediumrange ballistic missile . Some of them travelled into the South's territory, he said. The reclusive country warned the US about its recent military drills with South Korea as well as its missile defense system, THAAD, installed ... (more...)
- May 30, 2017
A spokesman for the General Staff of the KPA, responding to a question from a KCNA reporter, instead accused the South of firing into the North and said the ROK army had engaged in a "military provocation". On Sunday Pyongyang conducted a successful test of a mediumrange ballistic missile . Some of them travelled into the South's territory, he said. The reclusive country warned the US about its recent military drills with South Korea as well as its missile defense system, THAAD, installed ... (more...)
Trump tells 'confidants' United States will quit Paris climate deal
- May 30, 2017
President Donald Trump said Saturday he will make a decision next week on whether the United States will withdraw from the landmark Paris climate accord. Trump told Macron he is under "heavy" pressure back in the US on the climate accord brokered by the Obama administration in 2015. The G7 summit in Italy on Saturday revealed further divisions between the US and its European partners on various issues, including global trade and climate change . (more...)
- May 30, 2017
President Donald Trump said Saturday he will make a decision next week on whether the United States will withdraw from the landmark Paris climate accord. Trump told Macron he is under "heavy" pressure back in the US on the climate accord brokered by the Obama administration in 2015. The G7 summit in Italy on Saturday revealed further divisions between the US and its European partners on various issues, including global trade and climate change . (more...)
United Kingdom police hunt Manchester bomber's network, angered by USA leaks
- May 30, 2017
United Kingdom police have identified 22-year-old Salman Abedi as the individual they suspect of having perpetrated the attack. In her first substantive comments since Monday's tragedy, the singer said she felt "uplift" by seeing fans' compassion after the blast which killed 22 people and was claimed by the Islamic State group. (more...)
- May 30, 2017
United Kingdom police have identified 22-year-old Salman Abedi as the individual they suspect of having perpetrated the attack. In her first substantive comments since Monday's tragedy, the singer said she felt "uplift" by seeing fans' compassion after the blast which killed 22 people and was claimed by the Islamic State group. (more...)
Warplanes continue pounding Libya's Derna days after Egyptian intervention
- May 30, 2017
The attack occurred in the midst of a three-month state of emergency period in Egypt following twin attacks on Coptic churches on Palm Sunday last month that killed some 46 Christians who were in church honoring the celebrations. "This is a call for all the free men to join us in saying, #al-Sisi_is_incompetent", said an anti-Sisi Egyptian group in a Twitter post. "The Lord welcomes these courageous witnesses in His peace, and may He convert the hearts of the violent". (more...)
- May 30, 2017
The attack occurred in the midst of a three-month state of emergency period in Egypt following twin attacks on Coptic churches on Palm Sunday last month that killed some 46 Christians who were in church honoring the celebrations. "This is a call for all the free men to join us in saying, #al-Sisi_is_incompetent", said an anti-Sisi Egyptian group in a Twitter post. "The Lord welcomes these courageous witnesses in His peace, and may He convert the hearts of the violent". (more...)
US, UK not reliable partners: Merkel
- May 30, 2017
Merkel drew global headlines Sunday when speaking at an election campaign rally in Munich, just hours after concluding the tense and fractious annual meeting of the leaders of the G-7 group of wealthy countries. "Those of you who have reported on the chancellor for a long time will know how important German-American relations are to her", he told the news conference. (more...)
- May 30, 2017
Merkel drew global headlines Sunday when speaking at an election campaign rally in Munich, just hours after concluding the tense and fractious annual meeting of the leaders of the G-7 group of wealthy countries. "Those of you who have reported on the chancellor for a long time will know how important German-American relations are to her", he told the news conference. (more...)
Chelsea Manning: Wikileaks source freed from military prison
- May 30, 2017
The notorious transgender intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning , who joined the Army as Brad Manning, was released from military prison at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, today. "I'm figuring things out right now - which is exciting, awkward, fun, and all new for me ". Ms Manning, who was deployed in Iraq, was convicted in 2013 of 20 charges including violating the Espionage Act, theft and computer fraud. (more...)
- May 30, 2017
The notorious transgender intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning , who joined the Army as Brad Manning, was released from military prison at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, today. "I'm figuring things out right now - which is exciting, awkward, fun, and all new for me ". Ms Manning, who was deployed in Iraq, was convicted in 2013 of 20 charges including violating the Espionage Act, theft and computer fraud. (more...)
2 more arrested in Manchester bombing attack
- May 30, 2017
UK Home Secretary Amber Rudd yesterday described the leaks as "irritating", after details about bomber Salman Abedi, including his name, first appeared in USA media , adding that Britain's allies were perfectly clear that it "shouldn't happen again". (more...)
- May 30, 2017
UK Home Secretary Amber Rudd yesterday described the leaks as "irritating", after details about bomber Salman Abedi, including his name, first appeared in USA media , adding that Britain's allies were perfectly clear that it "shouldn't happen again". (more...)
France's Macron holding 'tough' talks with Putin near Paris
- May 30, 2017
Progress in Syria "will happen by a joint effort, which today we laid the foundations for", Macron said . Mr Macron said he was firm on other issues, too. Two weeks into his term, the 39-year-old Macron struck an assertive, principled tone that you would have expected from an American president meeting with an increasingly assertive adversary. (more...)
- May 30, 2017
Progress in Syria "will happen by a joint effort, which today we laid the foundations for", Macron said . Mr Macron said he was firm on other issues, too. Two weeks into his term, the 39-year-old Macron struck an assertive, principled tone that you would have expected from an American president meeting with an increasingly assertive adversary. (more...)
Erdogan Supporters in Violent Clash with Protesters in Washington
- May 30, 2017
Another person wrenches a woman's neck and throws her to the ground. "What we saw yesterday - a violent attack on a peaceful demonstration - is an affront to DC values and our rights as Americans", D.C. Witnesses reportedly said that the protesters were demanding that a pro-Kurdish lawmaker, Selahattin Demirtas, be released from prison in Turkey . McCain said during an interview on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" that the men responsible for the violence were members of "Erdogan's security detail". (more...)
- May 30, 2017
Another person wrenches a woman's neck and throws her to the ground. "What we saw yesterday - a violent attack on a peaceful demonstration - is an affront to DC values and our rights as Americans", D.C. Witnesses reportedly said that the protesters were demanding that a pro-Kurdish lawmaker, Selahattin Demirtas, be released from prison in Turkey . McCain said during an interview on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" that the men responsible for the violence were members of "Erdogan's security detail". (more...)
Trump to pull US out of Paris Accord
- May 30, 2017
G-7 is an alliance of the seven most industrialized economies in the world: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the U.S. German Chancellor Angela Merkel was more downbeat, calling the G-7 climate talks "very hard, if not to say, very unsatisfactory". (more...)
- May 30, 2017
G-7 is an alliance of the seven most industrialized economies in the world: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the U.S. German Chancellor Angela Merkel was more downbeat, calling the G-7 climate talks "very hard, if not to say, very unsatisfactory". (more...)
Moscow storm: Several people killed, mayor says
- May 30, 2017
Five people died on the spot from the injuries they received. "Also a bus stop was damaged due to a strong gust of wind". The exact death toll is unclear, but Russian news agencies are reporting between six and 11 fatalities. The wind speed reached 22 meters (yards) per second at its peak, meteorologists said. He said 69 people needed medical aid after the storm. Flights at Moscow airports were delayed and the express train service to Vnukovo airport was halted as workers removed a ... (more...)
- May 30, 2017
Five people died on the spot from the injuries they received. "Also a bus stop was damaged due to a strong gust of wind". The exact death toll is unclear, but Russian news agencies are reporting between six and 11 fatalities. The wind speed reached 22 meters (yards) per second at its peak, meteorologists said. He said 69 people needed medical aid after the storm. Flights at Moscow airports were delayed and the express train service to Vnukovo airport was halted as workers removed a ... (more...)
Trump honors fallen and families in Memorial Day address
- May 30, 2017
Joseph Dunford and Secretary of Defense James Mattis, a retired general. Trump added: "To the entire Kelly family, today, 300 million American hearts are joined together with you". And he singled out his homeland security secretary, John Kelly , for whom military sacrifice could not be any closer to home. Bob Dole, who was severely wounded in action during World War II. (more...)
- May 30, 2017
Joseph Dunford and Secretary of Defense James Mattis, a retired general. Trump added: "To the entire Kelly family, today, 300 million American hearts are joined together with you". And he singled out his homeland security secretary, John Kelly , for whom military sacrifice could not be any closer to home. Bob Dole, who was severely wounded in action during World War II. (more...)
Landslide buries California's Pacific Coast Highway
- May 30, 2017
More than a million tonnes of rock and dirt tumbled into the ocean on Saturday, eight miles (12km) north of San Luis Obispo. The Big Sur portion of State Route 1 is designated as a National Scenic Byway for its spectacular coastal vistas and is famed as one of the longest stretches of largely undeveloped shoreline in the continental United States. (more...)
- May 30, 2017
More than a million tonnes of rock and dirt tumbled into the ocean on Saturday, eight miles (12km) north of San Luis Obispo. The Big Sur portion of State Route 1 is designated as a National Scenic Byway for its spectacular coastal vistas and is famed as one of the longest stretches of largely undeveloped shoreline in the continental United States. (more...)
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