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Blasts in Pakistani city of Parachinar kill 15 - government official
- June 24, 2017
Local government administrator Zahid Hussain said that the bombings took place at the bustling Tori market in Parachinar, and that authorities are in the process of transporting the dead and wounded to hospitals. It was claimed by both the local affiliate of the Islamic State group and by Jamaat-ul-Ahrar (JuA), an offshoot of the Pakistani Taliban, according to the SITE monitoring group. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
Local government administrator Zahid Hussain said that the bombings took place at the bustling Tori market in Parachinar, and that authorities are in the process of transporting the dead and wounded to hospitals. It was claimed by both the local affiliate of the Islamic State group and by Jamaat-ul-Ahrar (JuA), an offshoot of the Pakistani Taliban, according to the SITE monitoring group. (more...)
House Democrat: 'We need new leadership'
- June 24, 2017
Trump said . Cheri Bustos, D-Ill., David Ciciline, D-R.I., and Hakeem Jeffires, D-N.Y. And as Nate Silver pointed out , three of the four candidates dramatically outperformed expectations: Thompson by 22.5 points, Parnell by 17.4 and Rob Quist, the Democrat who lost a bid for Montana's House seat to Greg Gianforte, by 16.6. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
Trump said . Cheri Bustos, D-Ill., David Ciciline, D-R.I., and Hakeem Jeffires, D-N.Y. And as Nate Silver pointed out , three of the four candidates dramatically outperformed expectations: Thompson by 22.5 points, Parnell by 17.4 and Rob Quist, the Democrat who lost a bid for Montana's House seat to Greg Gianforte, by 16.6. (more...)
DOJ files brief supporting SB4, Texas' sanctuary cities ban
- June 24, 2017
The law, set to begin on September 1, requires local government and law enforcement to follow all federal immigration laws and detainer requests with the threat of criminal charges if the law is neglected. The DOJ argued that the law is not at odds with the 10th or Fourth Amendment. " SB 4 also provides that a law enforcement agency is not required to comply with a detainer request when the subject of a detainer provides proof of citizenship or lawful immigration status, mitigating any ... (more...)
- June 24, 2017
The law, set to begin on September 1, requires local government and law enforcement to follow all federal immigration laws and detainer requests with the threat of criminal charges if the law is neglected. The DOJ argued that the law is not at odds with the 10th or Fourth Amendment. " SB 4 also provides that a law enforcement agency is not required to comply with a detainer request when the subject of a detainer provides proof of citizenship or lawful immigration status, mitigating any ... (more...)
Indian Presidential Election Seems to Be Decided
- June 24, 2017
After the Janata Dal-U's decision to support the NDA's presidential nominee, the Congress stepped up efforts to keep the opposition united. It is added strength for the NDA with Panneerselvam camp of the AIADMK also extending support to Ram Nath Kovind as the next president of India. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
After the Janata Dal-U's decision to support the NDA's presidential nominee, the Congress stepped up efforts to keep the opposition united. It is added strength for the NDA with Panneerselvam camp of the AIADMK also extending support to Ram Nath Kovind as the next president of India. (more...)
U.S. military shoots down Iranian-made drone in southern Syria
- June 24, 2017
The Iranian government has described the attackers as being " long affiliated with the Wahhabi ", an ultraconservative form of Sunni Islam practiced in Saudi Arabia, but has so far stopped short of directly blaming Riyadh. Iranian television showed footage of the missiles being launched into the night sky. "We are tracking their actions and also their words". "I think we're getting closer and closer to open conflict with Iran and Russian Federation, and the American public needs to know ... (more...)
- June 24, 2017
The Iranian government has described the attackers as being " long affiliated with the Wahhabi ", an ultraconservative form of Sunni Islam practiced in Saudi Arabia, but has so far stopped short of directly blaming Riyadh. Iranian television showed footage of the missiles being launched into the night sky. "We are tracking their actions and also their words". "I think we're getting closer and closer to open conflict with Iran and Russian Federation, and the American public needs to know ... (more...)
USA fighter jet shoots down Syrian warplane
- June 24, 2017
There is no doubt that it gives a crystal clear message to the global arrogance, occupying Zionist regime and their regional puppets while demonstrating Iran's might in terms of military operation and intelligence to the world, Alavi said in his message. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
There is no doubt that it gives a crystal clear message to the global arrogance, occupying Zionist regime and their regional puppets while demonstrating Iran's might in terms of military operation and intelligence to the world, Alavi said in his message. (more...)
Turkish Soldiers Take Part in Military Drills in Qatar
- June 24, 2017
Qatar's isolation by a number of Arab states in the region is directed against its sovereignty. The NHRC said it has hired lawyers to take legal measures to restore the rights of aggrieved Qatari nationals. Erdogan had earlier criticized the nations - including Saudi Arabia , the United Arab Emirates ( UAE ), Bahrain , Egypt, Yemen, the Maldives, and one of Libya's three rival governments - which had broken diplomatic relations with Qatar over its alleged support of terrorism. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
Qatar's isolation by a number of Arab states in the region is directed against its sovereignty. The NHRC said it has hired lawyers to take legal measures to restore the rights of aggrieved Qatari nationals. Erdogan had earlier criticized the nations - including Saudi Arabia , the United Arab Emirates ( UAE ), Bahrain , Egypt, Yemen, the Maldives, and one of Libya's three rival governments - which had broken diplomatic relations with Qatar over its alleged support of terrorism. (more...)
US would welcome effective Syrian effort to defeat IS
- June 24, 2017
Australian Defense Force Chief Mark Binskin told media in Canberra that their warplanes suspended operations in Syria just after shot down of Syrian warplane but it has been chose to restart the operation. The coalition also issued a warning to the pro-regime forces. Nearly simultaneously, they advanced south and east of Aleppo all the way to Raqqa province, where the coalition is backing the mostly Kurdish force against IS. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
Australian Defense Force Chief Mark Binskin told media in Canberra that their warplanes suspended operations in Syria just after shot down of Syrian warplane but it has been chose to restart the operation. The coalition also issued a warning to the pro-regime forces. Nearly simultaneously, they advanced south and east of Aleppo all the way to Raqqa province, where the coalition is backing the mostly Kurdish force against IS. (more...)
Democrats lose an iconic battle in Georgia
- June 24, 2017
The special election was held to replace Tom Price, who is now heading up the Department of Health and Human Services for President Donald Trump . But not only did Republican Karen Handel survive any anti-Trump sentiment among voters - she actually outperformed him in the district. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
The special election was held to replace Tom Price, who is now heading up the Department of Health and Human Services for President Donald Trump . But not only did Republican Karen Handel survive any anti-Trump sentiment among voters - she actually outperformed him in the district. (more...)
Podhoretz: GOP Dodged a Bullet in Georgia Race
- June 24, 2017
In the four races for red House districts vacated by Trump nominees, the Republican candidate won but the Democrat performed better than the party's House candidate did in 2016. Rep. Seth Moulton echoed her complaints in a Wednesday interview with CNN's Jake Tapper. "She has been a great leader, but like every leader, time immemorial, it's time for people to know when to go", Rice said. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
In the four races for red House districts vacated by Trump nominees, the Republican candidate won but the Democrat performed better than the party's House candidate did in 2016. Rep. Seth Moulton echoed her complaints in a Wednesday interview with CNN's Jake Tapper. "She has been a great leader, but like every leader, time immemorial, it's time for people to know when to go", Rice said. (more...)
Vehicle plows into police van in Paris Champs-Elysees 'attack'
- June 24, 2017
Paris has been on heightened alert for terrorism since the November 2015 coordinated terror attack in Paris in which Islamic extremists killed 130 people. Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said on BFM television Monday that the permit was initially issued before the attacker was flagged to authorities. Morcilla, who was in Paris on vacation with his girlfriend, took video of the aftermath of the attack. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
Paris has been on heightened alert for terrorism since the November 2015 coordinated terror attack in Paris in which Islamic extremists killed 130 people. Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said on BFM television Monday that the permit was initially issued before the attacker was flagged to authorities. Morcilla, who was in Paris on vacation with his girlfriend, took video of the aftermath of the attack. (more...)
Review petition will be listed before Odisha HC: CBSE to Delhi HC
- June 24, 2017
Recently, CBSE faced criticism from Delhi High Court for doing away with the re-evaluation process . The second will be studying, analysing and suggesting systemic augmentation in the evaluation process to make the system get back on its feet strengthened. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
Recently, CBSE faced criticism from Delhi High Court for doing away with the re-evaluation process . The second will be studying, analysing and suggesting systemic augmentation in the evaluation process to make the system get back on its feet strengthened. (more...)
West Virginia bracing for remnants of Cindy
- June 24, 2017
U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin traveled to another community, White Sulphur Springs, for the dedication of a memorial for eight victims there. The service also warned of storm surges of 1 to 3 feet of water above ground level along the coast and in areas with strong onshore winds. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin traveled to another community, White Sulphur Springs, for the dedication of a memorial for eight victims there. The service also warned of storm surges of 1 to 3 feet of water above ground level along the coast and in areas with strong onshore winds. (more...)
Fate uncertain for Republican health bill
- June 24, 2017
The Affordable Care Act took a year and a half to craft, with much debate adn amendments at the request of Republicans . Heller is up for reelection in 2018 and is from a Medicaid expansion state. On Fox News Friday, Trump said "It's not that they're opposed". He said that if Republicans come up with a plan that is "demonstrably better than the improvements we made to our health care system, that covers as many people at less cost, I would gladly and publicly support it". (more...)
- June 24, 2017
The Affordable Care Act took a year and a half to craft, with much debate adn amendments at the request of Republicans . Heller is up for reelection in 2018 and is from a Medicaid expansion state. On Fox News Friday, Trump said "It's not that they're opposed". He said that if Republicans come up with a plan that is "demonstrably better than the improvements we made to our health care system, that covers as many people at less cost, I would gladly and publicly support it". (more...)
Karen Handel Hails Victorious in 6th District After Grueling Election
- June 24, 2017
Said the 77-year-old California lawmaker: "I feel very confident of the support that I have in my caucus". Relative success for Democratic candidates in the Kansas and Montana special elections had raised expectations for Democrats in SC. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
Said the 77-year-old California lawmaker: "I feel very confident of the support that I have in my caucus". Relative success for Democratic candidates in the Kansas and Montana special elections had raised expectations for Democrats in SC. (more...)
Mourners gather for funeral of student detained in North Korea
- June 24, 2017
Tillerson said North Korea was the "top security threat" to the US. "Otto's fate deepens my administration's determination to prevent such tragedies from befalling innocent people at the hands of regimes that do not respect the rule of law or basic human decency", he said . (more...)
- June 24, 2017
Tillerson said North Korea was the "top security threat" to the US. "Otto's fate deepens my administration's determination to prevent such tragedies from befalling innocent people at the hands of regimes that do not respect the rule of law or basic human decency", he said . (more...)
Israel begins work on new settlement
- June 24, 2017
Pro-settlement hard-liners who dominate Netanyahu's coalition and oppose Palestinian statehood on security or religious grounds had pressed him to keep that promise. In his own trip to the region last month, Trump said nurturing relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia could help produce the wider Mideast pact that former U.S. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
Pro-settlement hard-liners who dominate Netanyahu's coalition and oppose Palestinian statehood on security or religious grounds had pressed him to keep that promise. In his own trip to the region last month, Trump said nurturing relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia could help produce the wider Mideast pact that former U.S. (more...)
'Very good' chance of DUP deal with Tories, says Donaldson
- June 24, 2017
Since talks began with the DUP nearly two weeks ago in the chaos following May's unexpected loss of her majority, the negotiations have followed an uncertain course with conflicting signals about whether a deal would be struck. She is already regarded as being on borrowed time after the disastrous election result, kept in place only because the Tories regard the prospect of another leadership contest even more disruptive than sticking with a severely diminished prime minister. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
Since talks began with the DUP nearly two weeks ago in the chaos following May's unexpected loss of her majority, the negotiations have followed an uncertain course with conflicting signals about whether a deal would be struck. She is already regarded as being on borrowed time after the disastrous election result, kept in place only because the Tories regard the prospect of another leadership contest even more disruptive than sticking with a severely diminished prime minister. (more...)
NRA-backed candidate wins high-stakes election despite being grossly outspent
- June 24, 2017
While I'm truly sorry he lost , it was an overwhelmingly Republican district, where Tom Price won by 23 points in 2016, and the full disaster of the current Republican policies are not yet being felt by most people. Here's what we didn't learn Tuesday night in Georgia's special election: how people feel about Donald Trump . With 100% of the votes counted, Handel outnumbered Democratic presidential candidate Jon Ossof by five points in the most expensive electoral race in the ... (more...)
- June 24, 2017
While I'm truly sorry he lost , it was an overwhelmingly Republican district, where Tom Price won by 23 points in 2016, and the full disaster of the current Republican policies are not yet being felt by most people. Here's what we didn't learn Tuesday night in Georgia's special election: how people feel about Donald Trump . With 100% of the votes counted, Handel outnumbered Democratic presidential candidate Jon Ossof by five points in the most expensive electoral race in the ... (more...)
Trump to Pelosi: I Like You Right Where You Are
- June 24, 2017
Nor have they identified a challenger. But if someone like Tim Ryan becomes the head of the Democratic caucus, he will be a much less effective foil for Republican attack ads than Pelosi. "When it comes to personal ambition and having fun on TV, have your fun", Pelosi said. I love the arena. "I thrive on competition". "The issue I think strategically is that Trump energizes their base and Leader Pelosi energizes their base", said Rep. (more...)
- June 24, 2017
Nor have they identified a challenger. But if someone like Tim Ryan becomes the head of the Democratic caucus, he will be a much less effective foil for Republican attack ads than Pelosi. "When it comes to personal ambition and having fun on TV, have your fun", Pelosi said. I love the arena. "I thrive on competition". "The issue I think strategically is that Trump energizes their base and Leader Pelosi energizes their base", said Rep. (more...)
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