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Conservative backlash at new Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson
- November 03, 2017
In a break with tradition, Downing Street said the chief whip was not involved in yesterday's reshuffle, and denied claims from disgruntled Tory colleagues that Mr Williamson had effectively promoted himself. "A number of allegations have surfaced.including some about my previous conduct". He then went on and had a very successful business career in the pottery china trade and he's been very impressive both as the Prime Minister's Parliamentary Private Secretary and more recently as our ... (more...)
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- November 03, 2017
In a break with tradition, Downing Street said the chief whip was not involved in yesterday's reshuffle, and denied claims from disgruntled Tory colleagues that Mr Williamson had effectively promoted himself. "A number of allegations have surfaced.including some about my previous conduct". He then went on and had a very successful business career in the pottery china trade and he's been very impressive both as the Prime Minister's Parliamentary Private Secretary and more recently as our ... (more...)
Syria declares victory over Islamic State in Deir al-Zor
- November 03, 2017
Syrian regime forces have captured the eastern city of Deir ez-Zour from the Daesh terrorist group, according to Syrian state media and sources on the ground. Its recovery underscores the extent to which President Bashar al Assad has re-established control over eastern Syria . The city is the largest in eastern Syria and the capital of the province with the same name. (more...)
- November 03, 2017
Syrian regime forces have captured the eastern city of Deir ez-Zour from the Daesh terrorist group, according to Syrian state media and sources on the ground. Its recovery underscores the extent to which President Bashar al Assad has re-established control over eastern Syria . The city is the largest in eastern Syria and the capital of the province with the same name. (more...)
Doing business in India easier now: Modi
- November 03, 2017
Chief executive officers (CEOs) of global firms such as Nestle, Unilever , Metro Cash & Carry lauded India's 30 spot jump on the World Bank's "Doing Business" index. On the occasion, Mr Modi launched the Nivesh Bandhu portal which will give details about investment opportunities in the country's food processing sector. (more...)
- November 03, 2017
Chief executive officers (CEOs) of global firms such as Nestle, Unilever , Metro Cash & Carry lauded India's 30 spot jump on the World Bank's "Doing Business" index. On the occasion, Mr Modi launched the Nivesh Bandhu portal which will give details about investment opportunities in the country's food processing sector. (more...)
NYC 'Allahu Akbar' Truck Terrorist Named Sayfullo Habibullaevic Saipov
- November 03, 2017
A paintball gun and a pellet gun were found at the scene, police said. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo described the incident as a "lone wolf" attack. A spokesman for the Russian Consulate General in NY said by phone that the mission "received no information about any Russians injured as a result of the terror attack". (more...)
- November 03, 2017
A paintball gun and a pellet gun were found at the scene, police said. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo described the incident as a "lone wolf" attack. A spokesman for the Russian Consulate General in NY said by phone that the mission "received no information about any Russians injured as a result of the terror attack". (more...)
Boy, 12, Among 3 Shot Near Starbucks in Chicago
- November 03, 2017
Three people were shot Thursday evening at an Uptown Starbucks. The shooting was reported in the 4700-block of North Broadway Street shortly before 8:30 p.m Central time. The circumstances surrounding the shooting were not yet known, according to police. The shooter followed him and opened fire inside the coffee shop, Buslik said, fatally striking the man as well as a second man and a 12-year-old boy who were in the store. (more...)
- November 03, 2017
Three people were shot Thursday evening at an Uptown Starbucks. The shooting was reported in the 4700-block of North Broadway Street shortly before 8:30 p.m Central time. The circumstances surrounding the shooting were not yet known, according to police. The shooter followed him and opened fire inside the coffee shop, Buslik said, fatally striking the man as well as a second man and a 12-year-old boy who were in the store. (more...)
US Rep. Lamar Smith to retire
- November 03, 2017
House Science, Space and Technology Committee. "And I hope to find other ways to stay involved in politics", Mr. Smith said in a note to constituents. Smith said there is still plenty to do before he retires in 2018. "We can not swap one out of touch, corporate backed politician for another", he said in a statement Thursday. (more...)
- November 03, 2017
House Science, Space and Technology Committee. "And I hope to find other ways to stay involved in politics", Mr. Smith said in a note to constituents. Smith said there is still plenty to do before he retires in 2018. "We can not swap one out of touch, corporate backed politician for another", he said in a statement Thursday. (more...)
Russell Crowe: I will house six asylum seekers
- November 03, 2017
About 600 refugees have barricaded themselves inside the now closed camp on Manus Island off the coast of Papua New Guinea, fearful they'll be attacked by locals if they venture outside. The offer was rejected by both Labor and coalition governments on the grounds that it would give refugees a backdoor into Australia and become a marketing opportunity for people smugglers. (more...)
- November 03, 2017
About 600 refugees have barricaded themselves inside the now closed camp on Manus Island off the coast of Papua New Guinea, fearful they'll be attacked by locals if they venture outside. The offer was rejected by both Labor and coalition governments on the grounds that it would give refugees a backdoor into Australia and become a marketing opportunity for people smugglers. (more...)
'Vote Bank Politics': Amit Shah Slams Karnataka's Tipu Sultan Celebration
- November 03, 2017
Addressing a press conference after a meeting with senior police officers on Thursday, the CM said took the names of BJP leaders who had gone to jail and said that it was ironical that they were holding a " Parivarthana Yatra ". Siddaramaiah said people of Karnataka are satisfied by his government's programmes during the last five years and have chose to bless the Congress again. (more...)
- November 03, 2017
Addressing a press conference after a meeting with senior police officers on Thursday, the CM said took the names of BJP leaders who had gone to jail and said that it was ironical that they were holding a " Parivarthana Yatra ". Siddaramaiah said people of Karnataka are satisfied by his government's programmes during the last five years and have chose to bless the Congress again. (more...)
South Carolina US Rep. Joe Wilson says Trump's Asia trip reassuring
- November 03, 2017
The deadline for the decision is imminent after the US State Department was given 90 days in August to determine whether North Korea should be re-added to the list. Raqqa (in Syria) and Mosul (in Iraq) have been liberated as the USA has worked very hard with allies and partners to deny that safe haven and support bases, in this case to the Islamic State militant group, he said during a White House news conference here. (more...)
- November 03, 2017
The deadline for the decision is imminent after the US State Department was given 90 days in August to determine whether North Korea should be re-added to the list. Raqqa (in Syria) and Mosul (in Iraq) have been liberated as the USA has worked very hard with allies and partners to deny that safe haven and support bases, in this case to the Islamic State militant group, he said during a White House news conference here. (more...)
Authorities critical of noose, lewd drawings found at Miami fire station
- November 03, 2017
The firefighters were fired after someone hung a noose over a black colleague's family photos, the Miami Herald reported . Six firefighters have been fired from their job for their alleged involvement in a distasteful display of racism and bigotry. (more...)
- November 03, 2017
The firefighters were fired after someone hung a noose over a black colleague's family photos, the Miami Herald reported . Six firefighters have been fired from their job for their alleged involvement in a distasteful display of racism and bigotry. (more...)
Auburn to sit 2 men's basketball players
- November 03, 2017
It was not a good night for Auburn on the basketball floor, as the Tigers dropped an exhibition game to Division II Barry University 100-95 in overtime. Person was suspended without pay after prosecutors said the former National Basketball Association player accepted about $91,500 in bribes to steer clients to a Pittsburgh-based financial adviser when they turned pro. (more...)
- November 03, 2017
It was not a good night for Auburn on the basketball floor, as the Tigers dropped an exhibition game to Division II Barry University 100-95 in overtime. Person was suspended without pay after prosecutors said the former National Basketball Association player accepted about $91,500 in bribes to steer clients to a Pittsburgh-based financial adviser when they turned pro. (more...)
Two more IS 'stragglers' killed in Marawi
- November 03, 2017
Brawner said with three other soldiers, they chased the straggler but the man was able to duck inside a tunnel used extensively by the extremists in the fighting against government forces. Sources revealed the Indonesian militants went to Mindanao through General Santos City by boat. The military has not yet identified the other IS terrorist killed. (more...)
- November 03, 2017
Brawner said with three other soldiers, they chased the straggler but the man was able to duck inside a tunnel used extensively by the extremists in the fighting against government forces. Sources revealed the Indonesian militants went to Mindanao through General Santos City by boat. The military has not yet identified the other IS terrorist killed. (more...)
North Korea Accuses US Of Simulating Surprise Nuclear Strike
- November 03, 2017
The KCNA said B-1B bombers, escorted by US and South Korean fighter jets, flew from the Anderson Air Force Base in Guam, to conduct a "surprise" strike drill on Thursday. The Air Force said that the bilateral continuous bomber presence (CBP) mission was planned in advance and was not in response to any current event. (more...)
- November 03, 2017
The KCNA said B-1B bombers, escorted by US and South Korean fighter jets, flew from the Anderson Air Force Base in Guam, to conduct a "surprise" strike drill on Thursday. The Air Force said that the bilateral continuous bomber presence (CBP) mission was planned in advance and was not in response to any current event. (more...)
Health Insurance Marketplace Enrollment Starts Nov. 1
- November 03, 2017
The enrollment period for the NY State of Health marketplace will run until January 31, six weeks longer than the federal marketplace's enrollment period, which the Trump administration opted to end December. The federal marketplace's website ends in.gov. Consumers not shopping on Healthcare.gov, are not shopping on the federal marketplace. Add up the potential costs for the care and drugs you typically use; eHealthInsurance.com, for example, has a tool that compares the out-of-pocket costs ... (more...)
- November 03, 2017
The enrollment period for the NY State of Health marketplace will run until January 31, six weeks longer than the federal marketplace's enrollment period, which the Trump administration opted to end December. The federal marketplace's website ends in.gov. Consumers not shopping on Healthcare.gov, are not shopping on the federal marketplace. Add up the potential costs for the care and drugs you typically use; eHealthInsurance.com, for example, has a tool that compares the out-of-pocket costs ... (more...)
Suu Kyi falls seven spots in most powerful women list
- November 03, 2017
A report by Amnesty International said that Rohingya Muslims are being systematically raped and murdered in "clearance operations". Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will go to Myanmar next week, the State Department said, becoming the most senior U.S. (more...)
- November 03, 2017
A report by Amnesty International said that Rohingya Muslims are being systematically raped and murdered in "clearance operations". Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will go to Myanmar next week, the State Department said, becoming the most senior U.S. (more...)
New Victory of Cuba in the United Nations against U.S. blockade
- November 03, 2017
Citing the worldwide community's overwhelming position against that embargo, and against the use of unilateral coercive measurers in general, he said the United States had also imposed such measures against Iran based on various pretexts and even following the agreement of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action in 2015. (more...)
- November 03, 2017
Citing the worldwide community's overwhelming position against that embargo, and against the use of unilateral coercive measurers in general, he said the United States had also imposed such measures against Iran based on various pretexts and even following the agreement of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action in 2015. (more...)
Court Filings Put Sessions Back in Hot Seat Over Russia Testimony
- November 03, 2017
Page, who testified before Congress on Thursday, said that he informed Sessions about the controversial July 2016 trip to Moscow, according to CNN . A source familiar with the meeting told CNN that the encounter occurred at a dinner at the Capitol Hill Club, attended by members of the Trump national security team, including Sessions. (more...)
- November 03, 2017
Page, who testified before Congress on Thursday, said that he informed Sessions about the controversial July 2016 trip to Moscow, according to CNN . A source familiar with the meeting told CNN that the encounter occurred at a dinner at the Capitol Hill Club, attended by members of the Trump national security team, including Sessions. (more...)
North Korean defector pushes diplomatic solution in US Congress
- November 03, 2017
China, which has in recent months grown has shown signs of being annoyed with North Korea's major provocations, said it will remain engaged with Pyongyang to ensure stable relations between the two nations. Thae recommended using all available nonmilitary options, particularly information campaigns . "North Korean officers are trained to press their button without any further instructions from the general command if anything happens on their side", he told the House Foreign Affairs ... (more...)
- November 03, 2017
China, which has in recent months grown has shown signs of being annoyed with North Korea's major provocations, said it will remain engaged with Pyongyang to ensure stable relations between the two nations. Thae recommended using all available nonmilitary options, particularly information campaigns . "North Korean officers are trained to press their button without any further instructions from the general command if anything happens on their side", he told the House Foreign Affairs ... (more...)
5 of dead in NYC attack from Argentina
- November 03, 2017
Heartbreakingly, a number of the men killed were carrying souvenirs that they had meant to bring back to their families. The 29-year-old driver, named by insiders as Sayfullo Habibullaevic Saipov , entered the bicycle path at Houston St at 3.05pm (local time) and drove downtown, knocking down victims before smashing into a school bus at Chambers St. (more...)
- November 03, 2017
Heartbreakingly, a number of the men killed were carrying souvenirs that they had meant to bring back to their families. The 29-year-old driver, named by insiders as Sayfullo Habibullaevic Saipov , entered the bicycle path at Houston St at 3.05pm (local time) and drove downtown, knocking down victims before smashing into a school bus at Chambers St. (more...)
Rick Perry claims fossil fuels can prevent rape in Africa
- November 03, 2017
The former Texas governor brought up sexual assault while describing a recent trip to Africa , where he was told "people are dying" because they lack access to energy, according to a transcription by The Hill newspaper. I can't imagine some girl in an "African village" using that as she describes conditions in her village to Perry. In fact, the whole story stinks of "my black friend", but I have other posts to write, so I'm going to leave it at that. (more...)
- November 03, 2017
The former Texas governor brought up sexual assault while describing a recent trip to Africa , where he was told "people are dying" because they lack access to energy, according to a transcription by The Hill newspaper. I can't imagine some girl in an "African village" using that as she describes conditions in her village to Perry. In fact, the whole story stinks of "my black friend", but I have other posts to write, so I'm going to leave it at that. (more...)
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