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North Korea Denies it Tortured Detainee Warmbier
- June 23, 2017
Whatever caused American college student Otto Warmbier's health to erode during his imprisonment in North Korea may remain a mystery - at least for a while longer. Republican Sen. Rob Portman, of the Cincinnati area, said North Korea should be "universally condemned for its abhorrent behavior". Warmbier was buried in Cincinnati , Ohio, his hometown, today. (more...)
- June 23, 2017
Whatever caused American college student Otto Warmbier's health to erode during his imprisonment in North Korea may remain a mystery - at least for a while longer. Republican Sen. Rob Portman, of the Cincinnati area, said North Korea should be "universally condemned for its abhorrent behavior". Warmbier was buried in Cincinnati , Ohio, his hometown, today. (more...)
Baseball shooter had list of 6 names
- June 23, 2017
Leaders of the FBI's Washington field office will discuss their investigative findings at a news conference Wednesday. He has undergone several surgeries and remains in hospital. "The FBI believes Hodgkinson acted alone.and that the shooting has no nexus to terrorism", SOT. Hodgkinson shot four people before U.S. Capitol Police officers took him down. (more...)
- June 23, 2017
Leaders of the FBI's Washington field office will discuss their investigative findings at a news conference Wednesday. He has undergone several surgeries and remains in hospital. "The FBI believes Hodgkinson acted alone.and that the shooting has no nexus to terrorism", SOT. Hodgkinson shot four people before U.S. Capitol Police officers took him down. (more...)
NEET 2017 results declared, check on cbseresults.nic.in, cbseneet
- June 23, 2017
The top court had stated that it can tend to grant a stay on the high court's order and the order indirectly "diluting" the schedule for NEET-2017 which was previously fixed by the apex court . The petitioners alleged that the question papers were not uniform, especially the ones in English and in Tamil and demanded cancellation of the examination. (more...)
- June 23, 2017
The top court had stated that it can tend to grant a stay on the high court's order and the order indirectly "diluting" the schedule for NEET-2017 which was previously fixed by the apex court . The petitioners alleged that the question papers were not uniform, especially the ones in English and in Tamil and demanded cancellation of the examination. (more...)
Donald Trump is a willing listener 'you can work with,' Trudeau says
- June 23, 2017
Despite their differences, Trudeau said, "I've always found that whenever he has made an engagement to me or a commitment to me on the phone or in person, he has followed through on that". The veteran WH Correspondent Peter Baker asked Prime Minister Trudeau if there was a way that the United States would try to renegotiate the Paris Climate Accord or negotiate something outside of Paris. (more...)
- June 23, 2017
Despite their differences, Trudeau said, "I've always found that whenever he has made an engagement to me or a commitment to me on the phone or in person, he has followed through on that". The veteran WH Correspondent Peter Baker asked Prime Minister Trudeau if there was a way that the United States would try to renegotiate the Paris Climate Accord or negotiate something outside of Paris. (more...)
Murkowski reviewing Senate Republican health care bill
- June 23, 2017
But it then allows states to opt out of that requirement. This bill permanently caps funding for Medicaid , meaning eligible Americans could be stuck on waiting lists, left with inferior coverage , or denied vital coverage entirely, unsure of what the future holds. (more...)
- June 23, 2017
But it then allows states to opt out of that requirement. This bill permanently caps funding for Medicaid , meaning eligible Americans could be stuck on waiting lists, left with inferior coverage , or denied vital coverage entirely, unsure of what the future holds. (more...)
United Kingdom govt. admits minimal fire safety standards for Grenfell Tower
- June 23, 2017
While the cause of the Grenfell Tower fire is yet to be confirmed , there is widespread speculation that it was the rain-screen cladding used on the outside of the building for insulation purposes that led to the fire spreading too rapidly. (more...)
- June 23, 2017
While the cause of the Grenfell Tower fire is yet to be confirmed , there is widespread speculation that it was the rain-screen cladding used on the outside of the building for insulation purposes that led to the fire spreading too rapidly. (more...)
8 killed, 10 wounded as military clears S. Philippine village of gunmen
- June 23, 2017
Reports say that hundereds of members of Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) have entered the school in Pigcawayan town in North Cotabato province and are plenning to use them as human shields. Last month, about 500 bandits laid siege on Marawi, a mosque-dotted center of the Islamic faith in Mindanao, after a failed attempt by government forces to capture a top terrorist. (more...)
- June 23, 2017
Reports say that hundereds of members of Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) have entered the school in Pigcawayan town in North Cotabato province and are plenning to use them as human shields. Last month, about 500 bandits laid siege on Marawi, a mosque-dotted center of the Islamic faith in Mindanao, after a failed attempt by government forces to capture a top terrorist. (more...)
Sunshine with isolated afternoon storms today
- June 23, 2017
Pleasant weather will stick with us for Sunday when highs will be in the low 80s under mostly sunny skies. We can expect further clearing tomorrow night as temperatures drop into the upper 50s and lower 60s. Highs will be in the mid 80s. Humidity levels are comfortable through early next week. The weekend will consist of high temperatures around 90 with 30-40% afternoon rain chances on both Saturday and Sunday . (more...)
- June 23, 2017
Pleasant weather will stick with us for Sunday when highs will be in the low 80s under mostly sunny skies. We can expect further clearing tomorrow night as temperatures drop into the upper 50s and lower 60s. Highs will be in the mid 80s. Humidity levels are comfortable through early next week. The weekend will consist of high temperatures around 90 with 30-40% afternoon rain chances on both Saturday and Sunday . (more...)
Problems? What problems? Ronaldo on target in Portugal win
- June 23, 2017
The loss leaves the hosts' chances of qualifying for the semi-finals in peril. In the first half, Portugal were obviously the better side. Speaking to reporters upon arrival in Sochi on Monday, Coach Osorio made references to the managerial rotations by saying, "We're thinking of giving opportunities to others to once again put out a very fresh and very competitive team". (more...)
- June 23, 2017
The loss leaves the hosts' chances of qualifying for the semi-finals in peril. In the first half, Portugal were obviously the better side. Speaking to reporters upon arrival in Sochi on Monday, Coach Osorio made references to the managerial rotations by saying, "We're thinking of giving opportunities to others to once again put out a very fresh and very competitive team". (more...)
Australia suspends airstrikes in Syria after United States downed jet
- June 23, 2017
According to the Pentagon, the regime soldiers, equipped with tanks, artillery and technical vehicles, were advancing on the SDF position, forcing the coalition to use the de-confliction hotline with the Russians in attempt to turn the regime troops back. (more...)
- June 23, 2017
According to the Pentagon, the regime soldiers, equipped with tanks, artillery and technical vehicles, were advancing on the SDF position, forcing the coalition to use the de-confliction hotline with the Russians in attempt to turn the regime troops back. (more...)
What's Next on Health Care Draft in Congress
- June 23, 2017
This is a budget gimmick to ensure that the bill complies with Senate rules that forbid the legislation from adding to the federal government's long-term debt. And small tweaks over the course of the next couple weeks, under the guise of making these bills easier to stomach, can not change the fundamental meanness at the core of this legislation. (more...)
- June 23, 2017
This is a budget gimmick to ensure that the bill complies with Senate rules that forbid the legislation from adding to the federal government's long-term debt. And small tweaks over the course of the next couple weeks, under the guise of making these bills easier to stomach, can not change the fundamental meanness at the core of this legislation. (more...)
Dems Turn On Nancy Pelosi After Ossoff Loss
- June 23, 2017
Still, Owens said the election results indicate Democrats are on the verge of winning state and national seats in the area, something the party has been saying about statewide races for years . Pelosi responded during a press briefing Thursday by arguing that the Republican comments are less about targeting her personally, and more about targeting her district. (more...)
- June 23, 2017
Still, Owens said the election results indicate Democrats are on the verge of winning state and national seats in the area, something the party has been saying about statewide races for years . Pelosi responded during a press briefing Thursday by arguing that the Republican comments are less about targeting her personally, and more about targeting her district. (more...)
Accused of Supporting Terror, Qatar Points the Finger at its Neighbors
- June 23, 2017
Qatar is facing a severe economic and diplomatic boycott by Saudi Arabia and its regional allies, which accuse Doha of funding terrorism, fomenting regional unrest and cosying up to their enemy Iran. "The blockade imposed on Qatar by other states of the region is an act of aggression, Thani said". "For us, there is no clear answer for this", he said . (more...)
- June 23, 2017
Qatar is facing a severe economic and diplomatic boycott by Saudi Arabia and its regional allies, which accuse Doha of funding terrorism, fomenting regional unrest and cosying up to their enemy Iran. "The blockade imposed on Qatar by other states of the region is an act of aggression, Thani said". "For us, there is no clear answer for this", he said . (more...)
Trump says health care bill needs 'a little negotiation'
- June 23, 2017
The AARP on Thursday slammed the Senate GOP healthcare draft bill , calling efforts repeal and replace ObamaCare "harmful" and denouncing what it describes an "Age Tax " affecting the nation's senior citizens. The Senate bill does keep more of Obamacare's protections for people with pre-existing conditions . The bill eliminates most of the taxes imposed by the Affordable Care Act , and it bars people from using tax credits to buy policies that pay for abortion and blocks ... (more...)
- June 23, 2017
The AARP on Thursday slammed the Senate GOP healthcare draft bill , calling efforts repeal and replace ObamaCare "harmful" and denouncing what it describes an "Age Tax " affecting the nation's senior citizens. The Senate bill does keep more of Obamacare's protections for people with pre-existing conditions . The bill eliminates most of the taxes imposed by the Affordable Care Act , and it bars people from using tax credits to buy policies that pay for abortion and blocks ... (more...)
Israel starts work on new West Bank settlement
- June 23, 2017
Amona will be the first Jewish settlement in the West Bank for more than 25 years and will rehouse 40 families it evicted from a wildcat outpost in February 2017. More than 600,000 Jews live in about 140 settlements built since Israel's 1967 occupation of the West Bank and East Jerusalem - land the Palestinians claim for a future state. (more...)
- June 23, 2017
Amona will be the first Jewish settlement in the West Bank for more than 25 years and will rehouse 40 families it evicted from a wildcat outpost in February 2017. More than 600,000 Jews live in about 140 settlements built since Israel's 1967 occupation of the West Bank and East Jerusalem - land the Palestinians claim for a future state. (more...)
43 arrested protesting Medicaid cuts
- June 23, 2017
One video showed people chanting, "No cuts to Medicaid , save our liberty!" Identifying themselves as Medicaid recipients, the protesters - many of whom were wheelchair-bound - chanted, held signs, and staged a sit-in. McConnell's office referred to Capitol Police for comment. U.S. Capitol Police said 43 were arrested and the department nd would make an announcement about the number of arrests and charges later in the day, spokeswoman Eva Malecki said. (more...)
- June 23, 2017
One video showed people chanting, "No cuts to Medicaid , save our liberty!" Identifying themselves as Medicaid recipients, the protesters - many of whom were wheelchair-bound - chanted, held signs, and staged a sit-in. McConnell's office referred to Capitol Police for comment. U.S. Capitol Police said 43 were arrested and the department nd would make an announcement about the number of arrests and charges later in the day, spokeswoman Eva Malecki said. (more...)
Australian Open Superseries : Sindhu and Saina Nehwal win the first round
- June 23, 2017
In other matches, the men's doubles duo of Francis Alwin and Tarun Kona lost 17-21, 15-21 to the Indonesian-Malaysia combo of Hendra Setiawan and Boon Heong Tan while Manu Attri and B Sumeeth Reddy were knocked out 20-22, 6-21 by third seeds Takeshi Kamura and Keigo Sonoda of Japan. (more...)
- June 23, 2017
In other matches, the men's doubles duo of Francis Alwin and Tarun Kona lost 17-21, 15-21 to the Indonesian-Malaysia combo of Hendra Setiawan and Boon Heong Tan while Manu Attri and B Sumeeth Reddy were knocked out 20-22, 6-21 by third seeds Takeshi Kamura and Keigo Sonoda of Japan. (more...)
Nets grab Texas one-and-done big man Allen with 22nd pick
- June 23, 2017
Knicks president Phil Jackson talks about the team's first-round draft pick, Frank Ntilikina. This year, they basically drafted the replacement to Young and Lopez in the skilled Allen. "I can defend pick and rolls, block shots and bring a level of intensity on the defensive side and offensively that my shot has developed a lot since the end of the season". (more...)
- June 23, 2017
Knicks president Phil Jackson talks about the team's first-round draft pick, Frank Ntilikina. This year, they basically drafted the replacement to Young and Lopez in the skilled Allen. "I can defend pick and rolls, block shots and bring a level of intensity on the defensive side and offensively that my shot has developed a lot since the end of the season". (more...)
EU Leaders to Discuss Brexit at Summit
- June 23, 2017
The prime minister told them the United Kingdom was willing to agree to a "cutoff point" between 29 March this year, when May formally triggered article 50, and the later date of March 2019 preferred by the European commission. Theresa May's personal position is also very weak, following a disastrous election campaign where she refused to participate in leader's debates and tended to appear before vetted sections of the public in highly managed events. (more...)
- June 23, 2017
The prime minister told them the United Kingdom was willing to agree to a "cutoff point" between 29 March this year, when May formally triggered article 50, and the later date of March 2019 preferred by the European commission. Theresa May's personal position is also very weak, following a disastrous election campaign where she refused to participate in leader's debates and tended to appear before vetted sections of the public in highly managed events. (more...)
North Korea tests rocket engine
- June 23, 2017
North Korea has carried out another test of a rocket engine that the United States believes could be part of its programme to develop an intercontinental ballistic missile, a U.S. The United States has about 28,500 troops in the South. What doesn't go toward yachts, ski clubs and cars goes, of course, to North Korea's nuclear weapons pursuit , a project the regime has doggedly pursued despite pressure from the West to cease all nuclear missile testing. (more...)
- June 23, 2017
North Korea has carried out another test of a rocket engine that the United States believes could be part of its programme to develop an intercontinental ballistic missile, a U.S. The United States has about 28,500 troops in the South. What doesn't go toward yachts, ski clubs and cars goes, of course, to North Korea's nuclear weapons pursuit , a project the regime has doggedly pursued despite pressure from the West to cease all nuclear missile testing. (more...)
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