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Ex-presidents accused of forming criminal group in Brazil
- September 07, 2017
Also on Wednesday, Rousseff's former chief of staff, Antonio Palocci, testified that Brazilian construction giant Odebrecht gave the Lula Institute 1.3 million US dollars, and had agreed to pay the PT 100 million dollars. He is facing four other corruption cases and maintains that the charges against him were politically motivated. Lula and Rousseff deny the charges. (more...)
- September 07, 2017
Also on Wednesday, Rousseff's former chief of staff, Antonio Palocci, testified that Brazilian construction giant Odebrecht gave the Lula Institute 1.3 million US dollars, and had agreed to pay the PT 100 million dollars. He is facing four other corruption cases and maintains that the charges against him were politically motivated. Lula and Rousseff deny the charges. (more...)
Trump and Australian prime minister hold 'very constructive' call on N.Korea
- September 07, 2017
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's aggressive pursuit of a nuclear missile program, including the claim of a recent hydrogen bomb test, has been condemned by leaders across the world. The threat of conflict is clearly in evidence by the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister now instructing Australians in North Asia to register with the Department of Foreign Affairs. (more...)
- September 07, 2017
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's aggressive pursuit of a nuclear missile program, including the claim of a recent hydrogen bomb test, has been condemned by leaders across the world. The threat of conflict is clearly in evidence by the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister now instructing Australians in North Asia to register with the Department of Foreign Affairs. (more...)
Gov. Henry McMaster urges South Carolinians to prepare for Hurricane Irma now
- September 07, 2017
The winds are starting to pick up in Puerto Rico , and one MI native and her kids are on the island bracing for the impact of Hurricane Irma. In Barbuda, Irma tore the roof off a police station , forcing officers to go to a nearby fire station for shelter instead, according to the Associated Press . (more...)
- September 07, 2017
The winds are starting to pick up in Puerto Rico , and one MI native and her kids are on the island bracing for the impact of Hurricane Irma. In Barbuda, Irma tore the roof off a police station , forcing officers to go to a nearby fire station for shelter instead, according to the Associated Press . (more...)
Trump backs Democrats on debt limit in rare bipartisan deal
- September 07, 2017
President Trump has sided with a Democratic proposal to tie Hurricane Harvey funding with a three-month increase to the debt limit, according to Democratic leadership. Senator Ben Sasse, a Nebraska Republican, was quick to denounce the "Pelosi-Schumer-Trump deal". During the Obama administration, Congress failed to pass the DREAM Act, which would have provided protections to immigrants who came here illegally as children. (more...)
- September 07, 2017
President Trump has sided with a Democratic proposal to tie Hurricane Harvey funding with a three-month increase to the debt limit, according to Democratic leadership. Senator Ben Sasse, a Nebraska Republican, was quick to denounce the "Pelosi-Schumer-Trump deal". During the Obama administration, Congress failed to pass the DREAM Act, which would have provided protections to immigrants who came here illegally as children. (more...)
North Korea crisis: United States seeks Kim Jong-un asset freeze
- September 07, 2017
It was not immediately clear if the draft resolution had the support of North Korean ally China. She came away "quite depressed" after being told by North Korean officials that there was nothing any of the countries could do to stop their nuclear ambitions. (more...)
- September 07, 2017
It was not immediately clear if the draft resolution had the support of North Korean ally China. She came away "quite depressed" after being told by North Korean officials that there was nothing any of the countries could do to stop their nuclear ambitions. (more...)
South Korea threatens Pyongyang, holds major live-fire drills
- September 07, 2017
He added: "I believe that President Xi agrees with me 100%". New sanctions could also seek to curb tourism to the country and ban North Korean labourers sent overseas. North Korea says it needs to develop its weapons to defend itself against what it sees as USA aggression. Haley said " enough is enough " after the regime announced Sunday it had conducted an underground test of a hydrogen bomb that is 10 times stronger than last year's detonation and can fit atop an intercontinental ... (more...)
- September 07, 2017
He added: "I believe that President Xi agrees with me 100%". New sanctions could also seek to curb tourism to the country and ban North Korean labourers sent overseas. North Korea says it needs to develop its weapons to defend itself against what it sees as USA aggression. Haley said " enough is enough " after the regime announced Sunday it had conducted an underground test of a hydrogen bomb that is 10 times stronger than last year's detonation and can fit atop an intercontinental ... (more...)
USA seeks to freeze assets of North Korea's Kim Jong
- September 07, 2017
Nevertheless, he agreed to take Morgan on his next trip to North Korea to meet Kim. The content of this image is as provided and can not be independently verified. But Putin anxious that such moves would hurt North Korea's people, said Yoon Young-chan, Moon's chief press secretary. "It is not worth giving in to emotions and driving North Korea into a corner". (more...)
- September 07, 2017
Nevertheless, he agreed to take Morgan on his next trip to North Korea to meet Kim. The content of this image is as provided and can not be independently verified. But Putin anxious that such moves would hurt North Korea's people, said Yoon Young-chan, Moon's chief press secretary. "It is not worth giving in to emotions and driving North Korea into a corner". (more...)
Putin expresses opposition to new North Korean sanctions
- September 07, 2017
Russia is seen to have some influence over North Korea: While China accounts for nearly 90 per cent of trade with North Korea, Russia is the North's second- largest trade partner, with bilateral trade reaching US$84 million (S$114 million) in 2015, according to South Korean statistics. (more...)
- September 07, 2017
Russia is seen to have some influence over North Korea: While China accounts for nearly 90 per cent of trade with North Korea, Russia is the North's second- largest trade partner, with bilateral trade reaching US$84 million (S$114 million) in 2015, according to South Korean statistics. (more...)
Tracking the Tropics 9/6/2017: Latest on Irma, Jose, Katia
- September 07, 2017
Jose is located to the east of Hurricane Irma , which is a powerful and unsafe Category 5 storm heading toward Antigua and perhaps the United States. The government of Mexico has issued a hurricane watch for the coast of the state of Veracruz from Tuxpan to Laguna Verde. (more...)
- September 07, 2017
Jose is located to the east of Hurricane Irma , which is a powerful and unsafe Category 5 storm heading toward Antigua and perhaps the United States. The government of Mexico has issued a hurricane watch for the coast of the state of Veracruz from Tuxpan to Laguna Verde. (more...)
Abbott: Harvey recovery may reach $180 billion
- September 07, 2017
Best. "It turns out that lots of types of insurance are like flood insurance", Bloomberg economics editor Peter Coy wrote in an editorial for Bloomberg Businessweek. Harvey has been blamed for at least 47 deaths, and about 43,000 people are now housed in shelters. About 27 trillion gallons of rain fell on Texas and Louisiana over six days. (more...)
- September 07, 2017
Best. "It turns out that lots of types of insurance are like flood insurance", Bloomberg economics editor Peter Coy wrote in an editorial for Bloomberg Businessweek. Harvey has been blamed for at least 47 deaths, and about 43,000 people are now housed in shelters. About 27 trillion gallons of rain fell on Texas and Louisiana over six days. (more...)
Putin condemns North Korea's nuclear test, calls for talks
- September 07, 2017
Earlier on Tuesday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that Russian President Vladimir Putin had directed his country's foreign ministry to file a lawsuit contesting the closure of the Russian consulate in San Francisco and two other diplomatic annexes in Washington, DC, and NY. (more...)
- September 07, 2017
Earlier on Tuesday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that Russian President Vladimir Putin had directed his country's foreign ministry to file a lawsuit contesting the closure of the Russian consulate in San Francisco and two other diplomatic annexes in Washington, DC, and NY. (more...)
Putin and Moon condemn North Korea over missile test
- September 07, 2017
While it's not clear how - and if - the North Korea issue will be resolved, the USA has flatly rejected a Chinese proposal, backed by Russian Federation, for a suspension of hostilities on both sides. Putin said Tuesday that Moscow could force the United States to remove an additional 155 personnel from facilities across the country, CNN reported . (more...)
- September 07, 2017
While it's not clear how - and if - the North Korea issue will be resolved, the USA has flatly rejected a Chinese proposal, backed by Russian Federation, for a suspension of hostilities on both sides. Putin said Tuesday that Moscow could force the United States to remove an additional 155 personnel from facilities across the country, CNN reported . (more...)
Hundreds Rally In Downtown Sacramento Against Trump's Plan To End DACA
- September 07, 2017
The Trump administration, after the president feigned sympathy for so-called dreamers, announced Tuesday it is phasing out the program but giving Congress six months to come up with a substitute - a Congress that has been so dysfunctional it hasn't been able to approve legislation with an iota of controversy. (more...)
- September 07, 2017
The Trump administration, after the president feigned sympathy for so-called dreamers, announced Tuesday it is phasing out the program but giving Congress six months to come up with a substitute - a Congress that has been so dysfunctional it hasn't been able to approve legislation with an iota of controversy. (more...)
Brexit Transition Deal With EU Will Be Based On Practicalities - Davis
- September 07, 2017
International Trade Secretary Liam Fox , said the United Kingdom would not be blackmailed into doing a deal on money in order to open discussions on trade. Opposition Labour party, which recently positioned itself as the party in favour of a soft Brexit that would keep the United Kingdom in the European Union single market, said it will seek to amend the bill to stop the government from automatically accruing new powers after Brexit. (more...)
- September 07, 2017
International Trade Secretary Liam Fox , said the United Kingdom would not be blackmailed into doing a deal on money in order to open discussions on trade. Opposition Labour party, which recently positioned itself as the party in favour of a soft Brexit that would keep the United Kingdom in the European Union single market, said it will seek to amend the bill to stop the government from automatically accruing new powers after Brexit. (more...)
Australia's high court hears challenge to same-sex marriage vote
- September 07, 2017
I think I've used a post office once in the last 12 months - and it looks like the next time may be for the postal survey to allow same sex marriage in Australia . "Telling one group of people that their rights have to be decided by a public vote sends a awful message", Brown was quoted by AFP as saying. Those opposing the poll have also said that Canberra exceeded its executive authority by allocating Aus$122 million to conduct the poll without the approval of the Parliament. (more...)
- September 07, 2017
I think I've used a post office once in the last 12 months - and it looks like the next time may be for the postal survey to allow same sex marriage in Australia . "Telling one group of people that their rights have to be decided by a public vote sends a awful message", Brown was quoted by AFP as saying. Those opposing the poll have also said that Canberra exceeded its executive authority by allocating Aus$122 million to conduct the poll without the approval of the Parliament. (more...)
Give Appiah time to build Black Stars - Kingston
- September 07, 2017
The Black Stars are nearly certain of missing out on the global showpiece as they trail group leaders Uganda and Egypt by five and four points respectively after matchday three. Three minutes later, Partey made it 2-0 with a powerful strike. Congo's defence had no answer to the pace and movement of Atsu and Thomas Agyemong, and Partey opened his account four minutes later when he finished with aplomb past Barel Mouko after Boakye's shot cannoned off a defender into his path. (more...)
- September 07, 2017
The Black Stars are nearly certain of missing out on the global showpiece as they trail group leaders Uganda and Egypt by five and four points respectively after matchday three. Three minutes later, Partey made it 2-0 with a powerful strike. Congo's defence had no answer to the pace and movement of Atsu and Thomas Agyemong, and Partey opened his account four minutes later when he finished with aplomb past Barel Mouko after Boakye's shot cannoned off a defender into his path. (more...)
Beyoncé Celebrates Birthday With Geode Cake
- September 07, 2017
Beyonce went make up free for their excursion, but she turned up the glamour with a bright green dress which she teamed with a large pair of earrings. He told the audience: "Shout out to Beyonce ". Donning a black off-the-should top, a round-rimmed hat and silver statement jewelry, 18 of Queen Bey's loved ones embodied one of her most recognizable (and badass!) looks from her "Formation" video . (more...)
- September 07, 2017
Beyonce went make up free for their excursion, but she turned up the glamour with a bright green dress which she teamed with a large pair of earrings. He told the audience: "Shout out to Beyonce ". Donning a black off-the-should top, a round-rimmed hat and silver statement jewelry, 18 of Queen Bey's loved ones embodied one of her most recognizable (and badass!) looks from her "Formation" video . (more...)
Charlottesville OKs removal of second Confederate statue
- September 07, 2017
Lee. The vote also would quicken the relocation of a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee, which was the focus of a white nationalist demonstration last month that led to the death of Heather Heyer after a vehicle plowed into a group of anti-protesters. (more...)
- September 07, 2017
Lee. The vote also would quicken the relocation of a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee, which was the focus of a white nationalist demonstration last month that led to the death of Heather Heyer after a vehicle plowed into a group of anti-protesters. (more...)
Death toll over 60 as Harvey cleanup resumes
- September 07, 2017
At least 44 people have died in incidents related to Hurricane Harvey , while 32,000 people have been forced into shelters, according to officials. When news of Cavazos's death spread through the small, tight-knit and mostly Mexican neighborhood of Port Houston , dozens of people congregated for an impromptu memorial service, childhood friend Rene Velez said . (more...)
- September 07, 2017
At least 44 people have died in incidents related to Hurricane Harvey , while 32,000 people have been forced into shelters, according to officials. When news of Cavazos's death spread through the small, tight-knit and mostly Mexican neighborhood of Port Houston , dozens of people congregated for an impromptu memorial service, childhood friend Rene Velez said . (more...)
Trump speeds up self-driving car rules
- September 07, 2017
A bipartisan group of US senators has been working on similar legislation and could circulate a draft of the measure this week. The bill will next go up for a vote in the Senate, which will debate how self-driving vehicles will affect everything from jobs to congestion. (more...)
- September 07, 2017
A bipartisan group of US senators has been working on similar legislation and could circulate a draft of the measure this week. The bill will next go up for a vote in the Senate, which will debate how self-driving vehicles will affect everything from jobs to congestion. (more...)
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