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Why it would be tough for Dems to quit Nancy Pelosi
- June 24, 2017
They maintained what they already had, but if these four races were any indication of what's to come in 2018, it's that Democrats can't just run campaigns against Trump. My leadership is recognized by many around the country, and that is why I'm able to attract the [financial] support that I do, which is essential to our elections, sad to say. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
They maintained what they already had, but if these four races were any indication of what's to come in 2018, it's that Democrats can't just run campaigns against Trump. My leadership is recognized by many around the country, and that is why I'm able to attract the [financial] support that I do, which is essential to our elections, sad to say. (more...)
Ruling AIADMK faction extends support to Kovind
- June 24, 2017
Kovind had resigned from his post of Bihar Governor on Tuesday. Like the first Dalit president K R Narayanan, NDA's presidential nominee Ram Nath Kovind has risen from a modest background but the two dalit leaders took different paths to reach the zenith of their public life. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
Kovind had resigned from his post of Bihar Governor on Tuesday. Like the first Dalit president K R Narayanan, NDA's presidential nominee Ram Nath Kovind has risen from a modest background but the two dalit leaders took different paths to reach the zenith of their public life. (more...)
Gamescom 2017 Will Be Opened by German Chancellor Angela Merkel
- June 24, 2017
Previous year it received more than 345,000 visitors; by comparison, E3 2017 (the first time the show was officially open to the public) had 68,400 attendees, up from 50,300 in 2016. This comes four years after the German chancellor demanded an explanation after it was revealed that the USA had spied on her mobile phone, and notably said "spying on friends" is unacceptable. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
Previous year it received more than 345,000 visitors; by comparison, E3 2017 (the first time the show was officially open to the public) had 68,400 attendees, up from 50,300 in 2016. This comes four years after the German chancellor demanded an explanation after it was revealed that the USA had spied on her mobile phone, and notably said "spying on friends" is unacceptable. (more...)
UCLA Basketball's Ike Anigbogu selected 47th by the Indiana Pacers
- June 24, 2017
Pritchard plans to keep building with or without the 27-year-old George as the Pacers head into an offseason of uncertainty. Four former UCLA basketball players - Lonzo Ball , TJ Leaf, Ike Anigbogu and Jonah Bolden - were selected in the 2017 NBA Draft on Thursday night, hosted at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
Pritchard plans to keep building with or without the 27-year-old George as the Pacers head into an offseason of uncertainty. Four former UCLA basketball players - Lonzo Ball , TJ Leaf, Ike Anigbogu and Jonah Bolden - were selected in the 2017 NBA Draft on Thursday night, hosted at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. (more...)
NBA draft draws second-largest audience on ESPN
- June 24, 2017
CAMDEN , N.J. (AP) - The Philadelphia 76ers put The Process in the hands of Washington guard Markelle Fultz . On a team with Tom Thibodeau , Butler will excel on the perimeter at the two guard position alongside Ricky Rubio. 1 player in the country and the No. 1 draft pick, so it was a goal I set out there, and that's what I was striving for", Fultz said. Kevin Durant , the longtime Oklahoma City superstar, was acquired by the already-dominant Warriors last season, and made the ... (more...)
- June 24, 2017
CAMDEN , N.J. (AP) - The Philadelphia 76ers put The Process in the hands of Washington guard Markelle Fultz . On a team with Tom Thibodeau , Butler will excel on the perimeter at the two guard position alongside Ricky Rubio. 1 player in the country and the No. 1 draft pick, so it was a goal I set out there, and that's what I was striving for", Fultz said. Kevin Durant , the longtime Oklahoma City superstar, was acquired by the already-dominant Warriors last season, and made the ... (more...)
North Korea tests a rocket engine
- June 24, 2017
North Korea has tested several new missile systems this year, including a powerful midrange missile that experts say could one day reach targets as far as Hawaii or Alaska. The North's missile tests present a hard challenge to Moon, a liberal who took office in May and has expressed a desire to reach out to Pyongyang. The US, South Korea and Japan are ramping up capabilities to defend against the threat from North Korea. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
North Korea has tested several new missile systems this year, including a powerful midrange missile that experts say could one day reach targets as far as Hawaii or Alaska. The North's missile tests present a hard challenge to Moon, a liberal who took office in May and has expressed a desire to reach out to Pyongyang. The US, South Korea and Japan are ramping up capabilities to defend against the threat from North Korea. (more...)
Nancy Pelosi is Now Officially on Cher's Bad Side
- June 24, 2017
On Thursday morning at her weekly briefing, Pelosi fielded several questions about calls for her to go. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi on Thursday said she would not bow to pressure to step aside as some Democrats have argued that Pelosi's image may be hurting Democratic candidates. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
On Thursday morning at her weekly briefing, Pelosi fielded several questions about calls for her to go. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi on Thursday said she would not bow to pressure to step aside as some Democrats have argued that Pelosi's image may be hurting Democratic candidates. (more...)
Nitish sticks to stand on Kovind, attacks Cong for fielding
- June 24, 2017
Nominations close on June 28 and counting of votes will be taken up on July 20. He had paid courtesy visits to BJP veterans LK Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi on Wednesday. A day after she was chosen by 17 Opposition parties as their candidate against Kovind, she said the President's post carries the responsibility of safeguarding and defending constitutional principles. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
Nominations close on June 28 and counting of votes will be taken up on July 20. He had paid courtesy visits to BJP veterans LK Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi on Wednesday. A day after she was chosen by 17 Opposition parties as their candidate against Kovind, she said the President's post carries the responsibility of safeguarding and defending constitutional principles. (more...)
Is President Trump Under Investigation? Here's What We Know
- June 24, 2017
However, Sekulow has said that the tweet was the President's response to a media article about the non- existent investigation, a direct critique of the lack of authentic sources for the news that was published. Trump refers to Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein , the man leading the federal investigation. When Wallace pointed out that Sekulow had just admitted the President was under investigation, Sekulow reiterated that he had not been notified of anything. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
However, Sekulow has said that the tweet was the President's response to a media article about the non- existent investigation, a direct critique of the lack of authentic sources for the news that was published. Trump refers to Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein , the man leading the federal investigation. When Wallace pointed out that Sekulow had just admitted the President was under investigation, Sekulow reiterated that he had not been notified of anything. (more...)
Heavy rain today with a Flash Flood Watch in effect
- June 24, 2017
Seven counties in the Pittsburgh area are under a flash flood watch or warning as the remains of Tropical Storm Cindy, now a tropical depression, roll through the region, the National Weather Service said Friday. Over the past 24 hours, we have observed 1-3 inches of rainfall, mainly north of I-20. The greater risk of severe weather is in the highlighted area in OH and Kentucky . (more...)
- June 24, 2017
Seven counties in the Pittsburgh area are under a flash flood watch or warning as the remains of Tropical Storm Cindy, now a tropical depression, roll through the region, the National Weather Service said Friday. Over the past 24 hours, we have observed 1-3 inches of rainfall, mainly north of I-20. The greater risk of severe weather is in the highlighted area in OH and Kentucky . (more...)
GOP Health Bill: Senate Leader Faces Battle for Support
- June 24, 2017
The long-awaited plan marks a big step towards achieving one of the Republican party's major goals. Senate Rand Paul (R-KY), who does not support the bill as it now stands, also appeared on the show and said he would like to "legalize affordable insurance", and ultimately have Medicaid patients go on "inexpensive" plans - likely private plans. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
The long-awaited plan marks a big step towards achieving one of the Republican party's major goals. Senate Rand Paul (R-KY), who does not support the bill as it now stands, also appeared on the show and said he would like to "legalize affordable insurance", and ultimately have Medicaid patients go on "inexpensive" plans - likely private plans. (more...)
Dozens killed in Afghanistan as auto bomb hits bank branch
- June 24, 2017
The Taliban Movement claimed responsibility for the attack. A vehicle bomb explosion outside a bank in the Afghan city of Lashkar Gah has killed dozens of civilians and soldiers who were waiting in line at a bank to collect their pay. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
The Taliban Movement claimed responsibility for the attack. A vehicle bomb explosion outside a bank in the Afghan city of Lashkar Gah has killed dozens of civilians and soldiers who were waiting in line at a bank to collect their pay. (more...)
Iran's leader warns Iraq not to weaken Shi'ite militias
- June 24, 2017
The attack last week, which included shootings and at least one suicide bombing, was on Iran's parliament and the shrine of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic. should leave Syria sooner or later". The missile also could strike Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. "The missiles that were fired are medium range - Iran has long-range missiles with much greater ranges", he said. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
The attack last week, which included shootings and at least one suicide bombing, was on Iran's parliament and the shrine of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic. should leave Syria sooner or later". The missile also could strike Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. "The missiles that were fired are medium range - Iran has long-range missiles with much greater ranges", he said. (more...)
US Pushing China to Rein in Companies That Deal With N. Korea
- June 24, 2017
Tillerson says the US and China agree that their companies should not do business with any North Korean companies that are subject to United Nations sanctions. While the USA officials stressed agreement on the goal of North Korean denuclearization, the talks also dealt with China's sweeping territorial claims in the South China Sea, with the Americans reaffirming opposition to Beijing's militarization of islands it is building in the strategic waterway. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
Tillerson says the US and China agree that their companies should not do business with any North Korean companies that are subject to United Nations sanctions. While the USA officials stressed agreement on the goal of North Korean denuclearization, the talks also dealt with China's sweeping territorial claims in the South China Sea, with the Americans reaffirming opposition to Beijing's militarization of islands it is building in the strategic waterway. (more...)
Trump tweets support for Nancy Pelosi...sort of
- June 24, 2017
Nancy Pelosi is sending a defiant message to House Democrats who are grumbling about her leadership: Come at me. "If we think we're going to win these elections because President Trump's at 35 percent, I think in districts like mine and certainly Georgia and SC, it takes more than that", said Rep. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
Nancy Pelosi is sending a defiant message to House Democrats who are grumbling about her leadership: Come at me. "If we think we're going to win these elections because President Trump's at 35 percent, I think in districts like mine and certainly Georgia and SC, it takes more than that", said Rep. (more...)
Dennis Rodman: 'People don't see the good side' of North Korea
- June 24, 2017
Otto Warmbier's death after returning from North Korean imprisonment is stoking outrage in Washington and threatening to overshadow high-level U.S. Warmbier, 22, died Monday afternoon , less than a week after being released from North Korea in a coma . In a statement announcing his death, Warmbier's family described him as "a warm, engaging, brilliant young man whose curiosity and enthusiasm for life knew no bounds". (more...)
- June 24, 2017
Otto Warmbier's death after returning from North Korean imprisonment is stoking outrage in Washington and threatening to overshadow high-level U.S. Warmbier, 22, died Monday afternoon , less than a week after being released from North Korea in a coma . In a statement announcing his death, Warmbier's family described him as "a warm, engaging, brilliant young man whose curiosity and enthusiasm for life knew no bounds". (more...)
PM's Bilateral Meetings On The Sidelines Of SCO Summit In Astana
- June 24, 2017
Addressing the 17th conference of Shanghai Cooperation Organization ( SCO) Summit in Kazakhstan's Astana city on Friday, President Ashraf Ghani called for joint efforts against terrorism and said those countries which differentiate between good terrorists and bad terrorists will pay the price for it. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
Addressing the 17th conference of Shanghai Cooperation Organization ( SCO) Summit in Kazakhstan's Astana city on Friday, President Ashraf Ghani called for joint efforts against terrorism and said those countries which differentiate between good terrorists and bad terrorists will pay the price for it. (more...)
Botswana's former President Ketumile Masire dies aged 91
- June 24, 2017
Ketumile Masire was born on July 23, 1925 in Kanye, Botswana. The Chairperson of the AU Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, has extended honest condolences to the family of Masire, the government and people of Botswana on the passing of Masire on Thursday, according to the statement. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
Ketumile Masire was born on July 23, 1925 in Kanye, Botswana. The Chairperson of the AU Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, has extended honest condolences to the family of Masire, the government and people of Botswana on the passing of Masire on Thursday, according to the statement. (more...)
Kovind files nomination for Presidential election,Modi, NDA leaders accompany him
- June 24, 2017
Kumar even took a jibe at the Opposition's pick and questioned that has "Bihar ki beti " been nominated only to lose, adding he has huge respect for the former Lok Sabha speaker. "It's an election for the post of the president". Meira Kumar's nomination is Opposition's decision, let them think over that. I personally like the way his discharged his duties in an unbiased manner in the capacity of governor of Bihar. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
Kumar even took a jibe at the Opposition's pick and questioned that has "Bihar ki beti " been nominated only to lose, adding he has huge respect for the former Lok Sabha speaker. "It's an election for the post of the president". Meira Kumar's nomination is Opposition's decision, let them think over that. I personally like the way his discharged his duties in an unbiased manner in the capacity of governor of Bihar. (more...)
Passports to be in both English and Hindi: Swaraj
- June 24, 2017
She also announced that all passports issued across the country would now have details of the holders written not only in English, but also in Hindi. Please enter your email. During the Vedic era, she said, eight years was when children were admitted to a gurukul and vanasprartha (a retired life where time is dedicated to social service) falls in the 60-year age group. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
She also announced that all passports issued across the country would now have details of the holders written not only in English, but also in Hindi. Please enter your email. During the Vedic era, she said, eight years was when children were admitted to a gurukul and vanasprartha (a retired life where time is dedicated to social service) falls in the 60-year age group. (more...)
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