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Tax plan could go public this week
- July 27, 2017
Tax analysts believe these changes and others proposed by the White House would lead to at least a $5 trillion cut in taxes over 10 years, but Republican leaders have said they would only support a tax overhaul if it doesn't lead to a reduction in revenue collected by the government. (more...)
- July 27, 2017
Tax analysts believe these changes and others proposed by the White House would lead to at least a $5 trillion cut in taxes over 10 years, but Republican leaders have said they would only support a tax overhaul if it doesn't lead to a reduction in revenue collected by the government. (more...)
Three Gujarat Congress MLAs cross over to BJP
- July 27, 2017
Three legislators of the Gujarat Congress on Thursday quit the faction-ridden party, which is still reeling from the exit of popular leader Shankersinh "Bapu" Vaghela. Asserting that nothing illegal was found in the raids, Vaghela said he himself had gone to the CBI's Mumbai office to challenge it to arrest him if it had found anything wrong. (more...)
- July 27, 2017
Three legislators of the Gujarat Congress on Thursday quit the faction-ridden party, which is still reeling from the exit of popular leader Shankersinh "Bapu" Vaghela. Asserting that nothing illegal was found in the raids, Vaghela said he himself had gone to the CBI's Mumbai office to challenge it to arrest him if it had found anything wrong. (more...)
New sanctions: Putin promised a response to the"insolence" american
- July 27, 2017
What will it be? Putin's comments came days after the House voted 419 to 3 to approve legislation that would direct the president to impose sanctions against Iran, keep in place current sanctions against Russian Federation and modify the president's authority to impose sanctions against North Korea. (more...)
- July 27, 2017
What will it be? Putin's comments came days after the House voted 419 to 3 to approve legislation that would direct the president to impose sanctions against Iran, keep in place current sanctions against Russian Federation and modify the president's authority to impose sanctions against North Korea. (more...)
Powerful Senate Committee Ties Jeff Sessions's Hands on Medical Marijuana
- July 27, 2017
On February 23, former Press Secretary Sean Spicer told reporters during a live televised press conference that he expected to see "greater enforcement" of federal marijuana laws as they apply to recreational use. In 2015, the most recent full year of data available, that rate had fallen to 284.4 violent offenses per 100,000 people. Sessions has been an outspoken opponent of marijuana use, claiming it's a gateway to illegal drugs and crime. (more...)
- July 27, 2017
On February 23, former Press Secretary Sean Spicer told reporters during a live televised press conference that he expected to see "greater enforcement" of federal marijuana laws as they apply to recreational use. In 2015, the most recent full year of data available, that rate had fallen to 284.4 violent offenses per 100,000 people. Sessions has been an outspoken opponent of marijuana use, claiming it's a gateway to illegal drugs and crime. (more...)
Panthers Rookie Curtis Samuel Dropped Off By Mom At Training Camp
- July 27, 2017
In advance of training camp, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported that Newton started throwing to his teammates again, but his reps will be capped under the direction of the team's training and medical staff, according to Tiffany Blackmon of NFL Network . (more...)
- July 27, 2017
In advance of training camp, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported that Newton started throwing to his teammates again, but his reps will be capped under the direction of the team's training and medical staff, according to Tiffany Blackmon of NFL Network . (more...)
Percent of Lebanon-Syria border under Hezbollah's control
- July 27, 2017
On July 21, Hezbollah announced the start of a military operation against the Nusra Front in the remote Aarsal region, which is considered the most tense on the Lebanese-Syrian border. Al-Nusra Front, formerly al-Qaeda's Syria branch, severed ties with the latter and rebranded itself as Jabhat Fateh al-Sham past year. He also revealed that a possible settlement could be reached through "ongoing negotiations" for the withdrawal of the militants under certain conditions. (more...)
- July 27, 2017
On July 21, Hezbollah announced the start of a military operation against the Nusra Front in the remote Aarsal region, which is considered the most tense on the Lebanese-Syrian border. Al-Nusra Front, formerly al-Qaeda's Syria branch, severed ties with the latter and rebranded itself as Jabhat Fateh al-Sham past year. He also revealed that a possible settlement could be reached through "ongoing negotiations" for the withdrawal of the militants under certain conditions. (more...)
Russian troops 'man checkpoints' in Syria's flash-point Eastern Ghouta
- July 27, 2017
Syrian warplanes have carried out a number of air strikes in rebel-held Eastern Ghouta in the past few days. The truce announced in Eastern Ghouta was the second unveiled under an agreement struck by government allies Iran and Russian Federation and rebel backer Turkey in May. (more...)
- July 27, 2017
Syrian warplanes have carried out a number of air strikes in rebel-held Eastern Ghouta in the past few days. The truce announced in Eastern Ghouta was the second unveiled under an agreement struck by government allies Iran and Russian Federation and rebel backer Turkey in May. (more...)
Hungary, Slovakia challenge of migrant plan should be dismissed: European Union adviser
- July 27, 2017
But Yves Bot , the European Court of Justice's Advocate General, rejected most of the procedural arguments presented by Bratislava and Budapest, saying the resettlement scheme was "appropriate for attaining the objective which it pursues". (more...)
- July 27, 2017
But Yves Bot , the European Court of Justice's Advocate General, rejected most of the procedural arguments presented by Bratislava and Budapest, saying the resettlement scheme was "appropriate for attaining the objective which it pursues". (more...)
Trump has himself, not Sessions, to blame for Mueller
- July 27, 2017
Sekulow also said that while the question of whether a president has the ability to pardon himself is likely to be decided by the courts, he denied that it was something the legal team was researching "because the issue of pardons is not on the table". (more...)
- July 27, 2017
Sekulow also said that while the question of whether a president has the ability to pardon himself is likely to be decided by the courts, he denied that it was something the legal team was researching "because the issue of pardons is not on the table". (more...)
WNC manhunt ends in McDowell County: Suspect detained by Sheriff's Office
- July 27, 2017
The sheriff's office did not immediately say who took Stroupe into custody, but a Facebook post about 5 a.m. confirmed his capture. The Transylvania County Sheriff's Department says he's a suspect in a break-in and was believed to be armed with a handgun. (more...)
- July 27, 2017
The sheriff's office did not immediately say who took Stroupe into custody, but a Facebook post about 5 a.m. confirmed his capture. The Transylvania County Sheriff's Department says he's a suspect in a break-in and was believed to be armed with a handgun. (more...)
Vehicle industry ditches its 2m target
- July 27, 2017
Hawes maintained that the United Kingdom auto industry has an important role to play in the European Union because it is the most productive in Europe and has an established supply chain. Uncertainty over the country's withdrawal from the European Union means it is unlikely the United Kingdom will meet its ambition to produce 2m vehicles annually by 2020, according to the SMMT's chief executive Mike Hawes. (more...)
- July 27, 2017
Hawes maintained that the United Kingdom auto industry has an important role to play in the European Union because it is the most productive in Europe and has an established supply chain. Uncertainty over the country's withdrawal from the European Union means it is unlikely the United Kingdom will meet its ambition to produce 2m vehicles annually by 2020, according to the SMMT's chief executive Mike Hawes. (more...)
Trump says he has power to pardon
- July 27, 2017
Trump on Saturday tweeted that "all agree the U. S. President has the complete power to pardon ". A federal special counsel and several congressional panels are investigating allegations by USA intelligence agencies that Russia meddled in the 2016 US presidential election and potential connections between Russian officials and the Trump campaign. (more...)
- July 27, 2017
Trump on Saturday tweeted that "all agree the U. S. President has the complete power to pardon ". A federal special counsel and several congressional panels are investigating allegations by USA intelligence agencies that Russia meddled in the 2016 US presidential election and potential connections between Russian officials and the Trump campaign. (more...)
Finnish filmmaker Karukoski to direct JRR Tolkien biopic
- July 27, 2017
While that particular film appears to have gone quiet, Deadline's report states that casting is already underway for this one, with 20th Century Fox and Chernin Entertainment - late of the Planet Of The Apes franchise - to set to produce. (more...)
- July 27, 2017
While that particular film appears to have gone quiet, Deadline's report states that casting is already underway for this one, with 20th Century Fox and Chernin Entertainment - late of the Planet Of The Apes franchise - to set to produce. (more...)
American Muslims more anxious since Trump has taken office
- July 27, 2017
According to Pew's research, about 50% of Muslim Americans said it's been hard to be a Muslim within the past several years in the US, and 48% confessed they have experienced at least one incident of discrimination in the past 12 months. "People like the alt-right or ultraconservative Trump supporters now have a larger voice that was suppressed just years ago, and now they're really allowed to make heard what they think about Muslims and minorities in general, so a lot of tensions have been ... (more...)
- July 27, 2017
According to Pew's research, about 50% of Muslim Americans said it's been hard to be a Muslim within the past several years in the US, and 48% confessed they have experienced at least one incident of discrimination in the past 12 months. "People like the alt-right or ultraconservative Trump supporters now have a larger voice that was suppressed just years ago, and now they're really allowed to make heard what they think about Muslims and minorities in general, so a lot of tensions have been ... (more...)
PM inaugurates memorial on APJ Abdul Kalam's second death anniversary
- July 27, 2017
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing a public gathering in Rameswaram . Remembering the former chief minister Jayalalitha on this occasion, Modi said I can feel the void created by her demise. Dr Kalam had spent most of his time in these two places as part of his efforts to develop missiles for the protection of the country, the chief minister said after paying floral tributes. (more...)
- July 27, 2017
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing a public gathering in Rameswaram . Remembering the former chief minister Jayalalitha on this occasion, Modi said I can feel the void created by her demise. Dr Kalam had spent most of his time in these two places as part of his efforts to develop missiles for the protection of the country, the chief minister said after paying floral tributes. (more...)
Saudi Arabia says king's contact with US helped ease Jerusalem tensions
- July 27, 2017
Islamic Hamas movement said Thursday the Israeli removal of all recent security facilities at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem is a "historic victory" and the battle for the sake of the mosque is not over yet. Momani hoped that Palestinians would perform their Friday prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque peacefully as they have been doing over centuries, and the situation will return back to normal without provocation or any attempts from the Israeli side to change the status quo of the holy sites. (more...)
- July 27, 2017
Islamic Hamas movement said Thursday the Israeli removal of all recent security facilities at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem is a "historic victory" and the battle for the sake of the mosque is not over yet. Momani hoped that Palestinians would perform their Friday prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque peacefully as they have been doing over centuries, and the situation will return back to normal without provocation or any attempts from the Israeli side to change the status quo of the holy sites. (more...)
Israel seeks alternative to metal detectors to end crisis
- July 27, 2017
Israel refused to remove the detectors, claiming the security measures were similar to procedures taken at other holy sites around the world. Channel 2 TV reported on Monday the sophisticated cameras can detect concealed objects. Mansour said the Security Council should condemn in the strongest terms the closing of Al-Aqsa mosque for the first time since 1969, stressing that "Al Aqsa mosque should not be closed under any pretext". (more...)
- July 27, 2017
Israel refused to remove the detectors, claiming the security measures were similar to procedures taken at other holy sites around the world. Channel 2 TV reported on Monday the sophisticated cameras can detect concealed objects. Mansour said the Security Council should condemn in the strongest terms the closing of Al-Aqsa mosque for the first time since 1969, stressing that "Al Aqsa mosque should not be closed under any pretext". (more...)
United Nations urged to convene over Al-Aqsa aggression
- July 27, 2017
Jews call the site the Temple Mount and Muslims refer to it as Haram al-Sharif. Muslims alleged Israel was expanding control at the site under the guise of security. On the same day, a Palestinian stabbed three Israelis in the occupied West Bank after vowing on Facebook to take up his knife and heed "Al-Aqsa's call". (more...)
- July 27, 2017
Jews call the site the Temple Mount and Muslims refer to it as Haram al-Sharif. Muslims alleged Israel was expanding control at the site under the guise of security. On the same day, a Palestinian stabbed three Israelis in the occupied West Bank after vowing on Facebook to take up his knife and heed "Al-Aqsa's call". (more...)
Cassie Sainsbury Has Been Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison
- July 27, 2017
Speaking with News Corp on the condition of anonymity, a Fiscalia source indicated that Ms Sainsbury had admitted to the authority's version of events in order to secure the deal. But the judge, Sergio Leon, said there was a lot of "complexity in the development of this plea bargain" with prosecutors and wanted more time to determine if it could "be legal or not". (more...)
- July 27, 2017
Speaking with News Corp on the condition of anonymity, a Fiscalia source indicated that Ms Sainsbury had admitted to the authority's version of events in order to secure the deal. But the judge, Sergio Leon, said there was a lot of "complexity in the development of this plea bargain" with prosecutors and wanted more time to determine if it could "be legal or not". (more...)
Sweltering heat to continue for next few days, National Weather Service says
- July 27, 2017
The National Weather Service is warning of a prolonged period of wet weather that will begin today and continue into the weekend, capping an extremely soggy July here in the Lehigh Valley. Storms are expected to be widespread in the Lowcountry throughout Thursday , and heavy rain may flood low lying areas or areas with poor drainage. (more...)
- July 27, 2017
The National Weather Service is warning of a prolonged period of wet weather that will begin today and continue into the weekend, capping an extremely soggy July here in the Lehigh Valley. Storms are expected to be widespread in the Lowcountry throughout Thursday , and heavy rain may flood low lying areas or areas with poor drainage. (more...)
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