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Israeli government suspends mixed-prayer plan at the Western Wall
- June 26, 2017
The plan envisioned more liberal denominations setting up a third "egalitarian" zone at the Western Wall where they could pray together. Sunday's decision appears to reinforce Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's strong ties with the ultra-Orthodox members of his governing coalition. (more...)
- June 26, 2017
The plan envisioned more liberal denominations setting up a third "egalitarian" zone at the Western Wall where they could pray together. Sunday's decision appears to reinforce Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's strong ties with the ultra-Orthodox members of his governing coalition. (more...)
Teen girl falls 25 feet from amusement park ride in upstate NY
- June 26, 2017
The young girl miraculously escaped without serious injury, and is now at the Albany Medical Center in stable condition, the Warren County Sheriff's Office said. The scene was caught on video by Loren Lent , from Glenville. Howard is just happy he and his daughter were among those on the ground below. A 47-year-old visitor to the park was treated and released for a back injury sustained while attempting to catch the girl. (more...)
- June 26, 2017
The young girl miraculously escaped without serious injury, and is now at the Albany Medical Center in stable condition, the Warren County Sheriff's Office said. The scene was caught on video by Loren Lent , from Glenville. Howard is just happy he and his daughter were among those on the ground below. A 47-year-old visitor to the park was treated and released for a back injury sustained while attempting to catch the girl. (more...)
Dennis Rodman Says He Got Otto Warmbier Released
- June 26, 2017
According to Rodman and his agent, Chris Volo , the duo personally lobbied the Pyongyang government to send Warmbier home. "I said to them, we would need some type of good faith if we're ever going to do some type of future sports relations". (more...)
- June 26, 2017
According to Rodman and his agent, Chris Volo , the duo personally lobbied the Pyongyang government to send Warmbier home. "I said to them, we would need some type of good faith if we're ever going to do some type of future sports relations". (more...)
Ex-cop avoids charges in killing of 23yo Milwaukee man
- June 26, 2017
On Aug. 13, Heaggan-Brown and another Milwaukee police officer chased Smith down on foot after noticing that the 23-year-old was armed with a Glock, according to CNN . He was later arrested on unrelated sexual assault charges after meeting a man in a bar on the night of the protests following the Smith's killing. (more...)
- June 26, 2017
On Aug. 13, Heaggan-Brown and another Milwaukee police officer chased Smith down on foot after noticing that the 23-year-old was armed with a Glock, according to CNN . He was later arrested on unrelated sexual assault charges after meeting a man in a bar on the night of the protests following the Smith's killing. (more...)
Sonia Gandhi To Chair Opposition Meeting Today To Decide Presidential Candidate
- June 26, 2017
Sudhakar Reddy had declared the need for the opposition parties to oppose his candidature. Besides the constituents of the NDA - which has 48.6 per cent of the total vote value of 10.99 lakh - regional parties such as the AIADMK , BJD, TRS and JD (U) have announced their support to the Dalit leader, making his win an nearly foregone conclusion. (more...)
- June 26, 2017
Sudhakar Reddy had declared the need for the opposition parties to oppose his candidature. Besides the constituents of the NDA - which has 48.6 per cent of the total vote value of 10.99 lakh - regional parties such as the AIADMK , BJD, TRS and JD (U) have announced their support to the Dalit leader, making his win an nearly foregone conclusion. (more...)
South Korea urges North to end weapons development
- June 26, 2017
The letter said that the U.S. North Korea has test-fired five ballistic missiles since President Moon took office adding to concerns that Pyongyang is on a fast track to developing an ICBM that can target the US mainland. He called for Kim "stop developing missile and nuclear programmes and come out on to the path of denuclearisation on the Korean peninsula". The comments published by the agency were North Korea's first reaction to Otto Warmbier's death in a USA hospital Monday after it ... (more...)
- June 26, 2017
The letter said that the U.S. North Korea has test-fired five ballistic missiles since President Moon took office adding to concerns that Pyongyang is on a fast track to developing an ICBM that can target the US mainland. He called for Kim "stop developing missile and nuclear programmes and come out on to the path of denuclearisation on the Korean peninsula". The comments published by the agency were North Korea's first reaction to Otto Warmbier's death in a USA hospital Monday after it ... (more...)
Alexandria Shooting Suspect Volunteered On Bernie Sanders Presidential Campaign
- June 26, 2017
She told reporters she feels "horrible". "I am sickened by this despicable act". A half-dozen patrons gathered at the tavern Thursday afternoon for the $1 taco special and to shoot pool said Hodgkinson didn't hang out there and wasn't known to them. (more...)
- June 26, 2017
She told reporters she feels "horrible". "I am sickened by this despicable act". A half-dozen patrons gathered at the tavern Thursday afternoon for the $1 taco special and to shoot pool said Hodgkinson didn't hang out there and wasn't known to them. (more...)
Yoga connecting world, says Modi as millions stretch and bend
- June 26, 2017
At the centre of the performance was Prime Minister Narendra Modi who executed multiple asanas or yogic postures even as the weather conditions threatened to spoil the show. This broke the 2015 world record set by 35,985 people performing yoga in a session led by PM Narendra Modi at Rajpath in Delhi . "Yoga's popularity outside India is high and has connected the world with India", Mr. (more...)
- June 26, 2017
At the centre of the performance was Prime Minister Narendra Modi who executed multiple asanas or yogic postures even as the weather conditions threatened to spoil the show. This broke the 2015 world record set by 35,985 people performing yoga in a session led by PM Narendra Modi at Rajpath in Delhi . "Yoga's popularity outside India is high and has connected the world with India", Mr. (more...)
Arab states demand Qatar close Al Jazeera, shutter Turkish base
- June 26, 2017
Kuwait said the list has not been sanctioned by either Qatar or Kuwait , which has been trying to mediate between the two sides. The four countries severed ties with Qatar soon after a visit by President Trump to Saudi Arabia . - Shut down the Al Jazeera media network and its affiliates. Qatar has said it will not negotiate until Arab nations lift their blockade against their neighbor. (more...)
- June 26, 2017
Kuwait said the list has not been sanctioned by either Qatar or Kuwait , which has been trying to mediate between the two sides. The four countries severed ties with Qatar soon after a visit by President Trump to Saudi Arabia . - Shut down the Al Jazeera media network and its affiliates. Qatar has said it will not negotiate until Arab nations lift their blockade against their neighbor. (more...)
Another senator says he opposes health care bill
- June 26, 2017
They blocked the hallway, chanting: "Don't touch Medicaid , save our liberty". While the dramatic scene unfolded, Democratic senators lead by Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) blasted the bill as "heartless" and a "wolf in sheep's clothing". (more...)
- June 26, 2017
They blocked the hallway, chanting: "Don't touch Medicaid , save our liberty". While the dramatic scene unfolded, Democratic senators lead by Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) blasted the bill as "heartless" and a "wolf in sheep's clothing". (more...)
Trump accuses Obama of not acting against Russia, again
- June 26, 2017
The president followed up shortly after: " Obama Administration official said they "choked" when it came to acting on Russian meddling of election. Trump was referring to a report stating that the Central Intelligence Agency gave Obama information about the Russian attempt to influence the election, but quoted administration officials who lamented that they failed to respond properly. (more...)
- June 26, 2017
The president followed up shortly after: " Obama Administration official said they "choked" when it came to acting on Russian meddling of election. Trump was referring to a report stating that the Central Intelligence Agency gave Obama information about the Russian attempt to influence the election, but quoted administration officials who lamented that they failed to respond properly. (more...)
Korea detainee got what he 'deserved'
- June 26, 2017
Maybe in the U.S., where young, white, rich, clueless white males routinely get away with raping women. ► Hometown remembers Otto Warmbier, 'one of our sons.' "North Korea must release our citizens and Americans now in prison there", said South Korean Prime Minister Lee Nak-yeon, in a ceremony at the Seoul Olympic Stadium to commemorate the 67th anniversary of the onset of the Korean War, reports Efe news. (more...)
- June 26, 2017
Maybe in the U.S., where young, white, rich, clueless white males routinely get away with raping women. ► Hometown remembers Otto Warmbier, 'one of our sons.' "North Korea must release our citizens and Americans now in prison there", said South Korean Prime Minister Lee Nak-yeon, in a ceremony at the Seoul Olympic Stadium to commemorate the 67th anniversary of the onset of the Korean War, reports Efe news. (more...)
Prime Minister to march in Canada's largest Pride parade today
- June 26, 2017
He concluded by offering his condolences to the bereaved relatives of the victims of terrorism and thanking the armed forces, the police and the intelligence services for their work. Swirling around the colourful event was continued debate over the decision by organizers to keep the Toronto police float out of the parade. "So I would say don't ban what's offensive to some, reform it to the benefit of everyone". (more...)
- June 26, 2017
He concluded by offering his condolences to the bereaved relatives of the victims of terrorism and thanking the armed forces, the police and the intelligence services for their work. Swirling around the colourful event was continued debate over the decision by organizers to keep the Toronto police float out of the parade. "So I would say don't ban what's offensive to some, reform it to the benefit of everyone". (more...)
Disability advocates protest outside McConnell's office over hea
- June 26, 2017
Kentucky GOP Senator Rand Paul said his office will be releasing a statement later today which could give voters a clue as to how he may vote , but he is said to be a likely "No" vote, calling the bill "Obamacare-lite". On Thursday, he was among the first to release a statement raising "serious concerns about the bill's impact on the Nevadans who depend on Medicaid". (more...)
- June 26, 2017
Kentucky GOP Senator Rand Paul said his office will be releasing a statement later today which could give voters a clue as to how he may vote , but he is said to be a likely "No" vote, calling the bill "Obamacare-lite". On Thursday, he was among the first to release a statement raising "serious concerns about the bill's impact on the Nevadans who depend on Medicaid". (more...)
S. Korea's Moon heads to United States as North threat grows
- June 26, 2017
Gause said that in order to maintain their alliance, Moon and Trump should put their heads together to decide on what issues they will focus on at the summit. "By relentlessly bringing in a number of strategic nuclear assets to the Korean peninsula, the U.S.is gravely threatening the peace and safety and driving the situation to the brink of nuclear war", North Korean officials said in a statement in April. (more...)
- June 26, 2017
Gause said that in order to maintain their alliance, Moon and Trump should put their heads together to decide on what issues they will focus on at the summit. "By relentlessly bringing in a number of strategic nuclear assets to the Korean peninsula, the U.S.is gravely threatening the peace and safety and driving the situation to the brink of nuclear war", North Korean officials said in a statement in April. (more...)
Swaraj attacked Meira Kumar by posting a video
- June 26, 2017
In the last presidential election , BJP's MLAs had cross-voted in favour of UPA nominee Pranab Mukherjee rather than supporting their own nominee P.A. The Congress on Monday slammed External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj for targeting Opposition presidential nominee Meira Kumar, saying that the former should refrain from doing such things while holding a responsible position. (more...)
- June 26, 2017
In the last presidential election , BJP's MLAs had cross-voted in favour of UPA nominee Pranab Mukherjee rather than supporting their own nominee P.A. The Congress on Monday slammed External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj for targeting Opposition presidential nominee Meira Kumar, saying that the former should refrain from doing such things while holding a responsible position. (more...)
Trump hosts 'true friend' Modi for first one-on-one
- June 26, 2017
Reiterating his government's commitment to reforms, the Prime Minister told the gathering that the "implementation of the landmark initiative of GST could be a subject of studies in USA business schools". " We are really seeking to roll out the red carpet ", said the official, speaking on condition of anonymity. The two governments are working on a joint statement about fighting terrorism, and a senior White House official says: "We can expect to see some new initiatives on ... (more...)
- June 26, 2017
Reiterating his government's commitment to reforms, the Prime Minister told the gathering that the "implementation of the landmark initiative of GST could be a subject of studies in USA business schools". " We are really seeking to roll out the red carpet ", said the official, speaking on condition of anonymity. The two governments are working on a joint statement about fighting terrorism, and a senior White House official says: "We can expect to see some new initiatives on ... (more...)
Iran Calls Missile Attack on ISIS Targets in Syria a Wider Warning
- June 26, 2017
The missiles fired by Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Sunday targeted IS in Deir al-Zor province, fast becoming the jihadists' last remaining foothold in Syria and a declared military priority of Tehran's allies in the Syrian government. (more...)
- June 26, 2017
The missiles fired by Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Sunday targeted IS in Deir al-Zor province, fast becoming the jihadists' last remaining foothold in Syria and a declared military priority of Tehran's allies in the Syrian government. (more...)
Tear gas, checkpoints greet LGBT pride in Turkey
- June 26, 2017
Police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at LGBT rights activists as they attempted to hold a banned Istanbul Gay Pride rally on Sunday. After police cordoned off Istiklal Street, small groups of activists had gathered in side streets, Reuters reported . (more...)
- June 26, 2017
Police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at LGBT rights activists as they attempted to hold a banned Istanbul Gay Pride rally on Sunday. After police cordoned off Istiklal Street, small groups of activists had gathered in side streets, Reuters reported . (more...)
Israeli settlement construction in West Bank rises by 70%
- June 26, 2017
It will accommodate some 40 families whose homes were cleared from the unauthorised settler outpost of Amona. Earlier in the day, Netanyahu tweeted over a picture of a small bulldozer and a digger working on a rocky hill overlooking a vineyard. (more...)
- June 26, 2017
It will accommodate some 40 families whose homes were cleared from the unauthorised settler outpost of Amona. Earlier in the day, Netanyahu tweeted over a picture of a small bulldozer and a digger working on a rocky hill overlooking a vineyard. (more...)
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