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Abbas Won't Meet with Pence After Trump's Jerusalem Move
- December 13, 2017
The Palestinian leader made the remarks at a summit in Turkey of leaders and top officials from Islamic nations that is expected to forge a unified stance against Washington's policy shift. "Jerusalem is and always will be the capital of Palestine". "We have taken several other steps..." He described his decision to recognize Jerusalem as the seat of Israel's government as merely based on reality. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
The Palestinian leader made the remarks at a summit in Turkey of leaders and top officials from Islamic nations that is expected to forge a unified stance against Washington's policy shift. "Jerusalem is and always will be the capital of Palestine". "We have taken several other steps..." He described his decision to recognize Jerusalem as the seat of Israel's government as merely based on reality. (more...)
Merriam-Webster's word of the year for 2017: 'Feminism'
- December 13, 2017
Feminism edged out countless of words to receive this title. Taking the No. 1 spot is " feminism ", which the dictionary defines as the "theory of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes". Other runners-up: recuse , empathy , dotard , syzygy , gyro , federalism , hurricane and gaffe . But for a long time , the word simply meant "imbecile". (more...)
- December 13, 2017
Feminism edged out countless of words to receive this title. Taking the No. 1 spot is " feminism ", which the dictionary defines as the "theory of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes". Other runners-up: recuse , empathy , dotard , syzygy , gyro , federalism , hurricane and gaffe . But for a long time , the word simply meant "imbecile". (more...)
High-voltage campaign for Gujarat polls to conclude today
- December 13, 2017
Narendra Modi will conclude his month-long high-decibel campaign for Gujarat assembly elections by landing on the Sabarmati riverfront in a sea-plane from where he will proceed to Dharoi dam in Mehsana district . From the waters of the dam, Modi travelled around 50km by road to the Ambaji temple, in Banaskantha district, spending around 15 minutes at the shrine. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
Narendra Modi will conclude his month-long high-decibel campaign for Gujarat assembly elections by landing on the Sabarmati riverfront in a sea-plane from where he will proceed to Dharoi dam in Mehsana district . From the waters of the dam, Modi travelled around 50km by road to the Ambaji temple, in Banaskantha district, spending around 15 minutes at the shrine. (more...)
Congress grants 1-year martial law extension in Mindanao
- December 13, 2017
A soldier walks past a pocket of poinsettia blooms in Marawi City on December 2, 2017, as he surveys the damage wrought by the fighting that prompted the declaration of martial law over the entire Mindanao. Concerns over Mr Duterte's martial law have been sparked in part by his perceived authoritarian bent and the killings of thousands of suspects under a brutal crackdown against illegal drugs that he launched after taking office previous year that has alarmed Western governments and human ... (more...)
- December 13, 2017
A soldier walks past a pocket of poinsettia blooms in Marawi City on December 2, 2017, as he surveys the damage wrought by the fighting that prompted the declaration of martial law over the entire Mindanao. Concerns over Mr Duterte's martial law have been sparked in part by his perceived authoritarian bent and the killings of thousands of suspects under a brutal crackdown against illegal drugs that he launched after taking office previous year that has alarmed Western governments and human ... (more...)
Dragging Pak into Gujarat elections impious: Sena
- December 13, 2017
With such "unproven and wild allegations", Modi might have succeeded in tarnishing the image of former PM Singh as an "anti-national" (a favourite term of the BJP against all its homegrown enemies) and accused his predecessor of being involved in treason by conspiring with Pakistan (oh, how much India loves to hate its neighbour), but in doing so the PM actually attacked his own position as the most powerful man of India. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
With such "unproven and wild allegations", Modi might have succeeded in tarnishing the image of former PM Singh as an "anti-national" (a favourite term of the BJP against all its homegrown enemies) and accused his predecessor of being involved in treason by conspiring with Pakistan (oh, how much India loves to hate its neighbour), but in doing so the PM actually attacked his own position as the most powerful man of India. (more...)
Charlottesville denies permit for August 12 white nationalist anniversary rally
- December 13, 2017
According to denial letters obtained by The Daily Progress , Charlottesville denied permits for five organizers, including counterprotesters, who wanted to organize events on August 11 and 12, 2018. In the wake of the violence, President Donald Trump blamed people "on both sides" for what happened. All those applications were rejected over concerns for public safety. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
According to denial letters obtained by The Daily Progress , Charlottesville denied permits for five organizers, including counterprotesters, who wanted to organize events on August 11 and 12, 2018. In the wake of the violence, President Donald Trump blamed people "on both sides" for what happened. All those applications were rejected over concerns for public safety. (more...)
Violence flares at protest close to US Embassy in Lebanon
- December 13, 2017
The forces fired tear gas when the demonstrators tried to breach the barbed wire and reach a closed road leading to the embassy, a police source said. Four Palestinians were killed and dozens injured in violence following the United States announcement. On Wednesday, Trump officially declared the disputed city of Quds Israel's capital, despite warnings from around the world that the measure risks triggering a fresh wave of violence in the Middle East. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
The forces fired tear gas when the demonstrators tried to breach the barbed wire and reach a closed road leading to the embassy, a police source said. Four Palestinians were killed and dozens injured in violence following the United States announcement. On Wednesday, Trump officially declared the disputed city of Quds Israel's capital, despite warnings from around the world that the measure risks triggering a fresh wave of violence in the Middle East. (more...)
We Have to Wait *How* Long Until 'Stranger Things' Season 3?!
- December 13, 2017
They've just posted up this new video, and it makes the show out to be a ridiculous 80s sitcom. 'And those guys work so hard. Westworld's second season was delayed for almost two years. At least there are no signs that any of the cast members will be replaced. And yes, he promised that if he walks away a victor on Golden Globe night, then fans can anticipate a recreation of his now-iconic Hopper Dance - on stage! From the looks of it, 2018 doesn't look too exciting. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
They've just posted up this new video, and it makes the show out to be a ridiculous 80s sitcom. 'And those guys work so hard. Westworld's second season was delayed for almost two years. At least there are no signs that any of the cast members will be replaced. And yes, he promised that if he walks away a victor on Golden Globe night, then fans can anticipate a recreation of his now-iconic Hopper Dance - on stage! From the looks of it, 2018 doesn't look too exciting. (more...)
Republican Assemblyman Enters Race to Challenge Governor Cuomo
- December 13, 2017
Kolb would be a sizable underdog against Cuomo in a state with twice as many Democrats as Republicans. Kolb also said Cuomo has misplaced spending priorities. But Kolb has faced scrutiny in the Legislature. In 2004, Kolb was mentioned in legal papers in a sexual-harassment lawsuit brought by a former Assembly staffer who charged that Michael Boxley - former chief counsel to then-Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver - raped her. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
Kolb would be a sizable underdog against Cuomo in a state with twice as many Democrats as Republicans. Kolb also said Cuomo has misplaced spending priorities. But Kolb has faced scrutiny in the Legislature. In 2004, Kolb was mentioned in legal papers in a sexual-harassment lawsuit brought by a former Assembly staffer who charged that Michael Boxley - former chief counsel to then-Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver - raped her. (more...)
Writers, actors and musicians condemn Trump Jerusalem move
- December 13, 2017
Mr Netanyahu was quick to counter the assault when he spoke later during a press conference alongside French President Emmanuel Macron. On Sunday, clashes broke out in Al-Arroub refugee camp in the south of the occupied West Bank, leaving one Palestinian wounded from rubber bullets, the Palestinian health ministry said. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
Mr Netanyahu was quick to counter the assault when he spoke later during a press conference alongside French President Emmanuel Macron. On Sunday, clashes broke out in Al-Arroub refugee camp in the south of the occupied West Bank, leaving one Palestinian wounded from rubber bullets, the Palestinian health ministry said. (more...)
Sun City residents help Wreaths Across America
- December 13, 2017
He decided it best they go to honor our country's bravest. Employees, in partnership with Los Alamos National Security LLC, Centerra-LA (the Lab's protective force contractor), Berardinelli Funeral Home, the International Guard Union of America Local 69, and Los Alamos National Bank raised $11,500 to sponsor 1,150 wreaths of remembrance for the ceremony. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
He decided it best they go to honor our country's bravest. Employees, in partnership with Los Alamos National Security LLC, Centerra-LA (the Lab's protective force contractor), Berardinelli Funeral Home, the International Guard Union of America Local 69, and Los Alamos National Bank raised $11,500 to sponsor 1,150 wreaths of remembrance for the ceremony. (more...)
Tensions over North Korea worsen rights violations
- December 13, 2017
South Korea added several North Korean groups and individuals to its sanctions list Monday in a largely symbolic move that is part of efforts to cut off funding for the North's weapons programs. China's deputy United Nations ambassador, Wu Haitao, whose country is North Korea's closest ally, said the meeting would be " counterproductive " at a time of heightened tensions. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
South Korea added several North Korean groups and individuals to its sanctions list Monday in a largely symbolic move that is part of efforts to cut off funding for the North's weapons programs. China's deputy United Nations ambassador, Wu Haitao, whose country is North Korea's closest ally, said the meeting would be " counterproductive " at a time of heightened tensions. (more...)
SC hearing today on Unitech petition
- December 13, 2017
Venugopal statesmanship to admit that the government should not have approached the tribunal while the case was pending before the highest court of the land. The realtor owes over Rs 723 crore to its 20,000 home buyers and 51,000 depositors. Real estate builder Unitech faced selling pressure on Tuesday, as the Supreme Court adjourned the company's plea against government's intervention in suspending its directors and taking over. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
Venugopal statesmanship to admit that the government should not have approached the tribunal while the case was pending before the highest court of the land. The realtor owes over Rs 723 crore to its 20,000 home buyers and 51,000 depositors. Real estate builder Unitech faced selling pressure on Tuesday, as the Supreme Court adjourned the company's plea against government's intervention in suspending its directors and taking over. (more...)
Putin calls for Mideast talks to resume,including on Jerusalem
- December 13, 2017
He noted that such a step "on the contrary, destabilises an already hard situation in the region". Speaking on state television during a visit to Egypt, Putin stressed the importance of "the immediate resumption of Palestinian-Israeli talks over all disputed issues, including the status of Jerusalem ". (more...)
- December 13, 2017
He noted that such a step "on the contrary, destabilises an already hard situation in the region". Speaking on state television during a visit to Egypt, Putin stressed the importance of "the immediate resumption of Palestinian-Israeli talks over all disputed issues, including the status of Jerusalem ". (more...)
GRPD chief nauseated by screams of girl cuffed by officers
- December 13, 2017
When asked to describe his immediate reaction to seeing the video, Rahinksy said it was "literally physical" and hearing Honestie's screams made his stomach turn. Police went to a family's Grand Rapids home on December 6 looking for the girl's aunt, who was suspected of stabbing another relative. "The 11-year-old was handcuffed for a total of 2 minutes while she was brought back into the alley and patted down to make sure that she did not have anything unsafe on her", Grand Rapids Police ... (more...)
- December 13, 2017
When asked to describe his immediate reaction to seeing the video, Rahinksy said it was "literally physical" and hearing Honestie's screams made his stomach turn. Police went to a family's Grand Rapids home on December 6 looking for the girl's aunt, who was suspected of stabbing another relative. "The 11-year-old was handcuffed for a total of 2 minutes while she was brought back into the alley and patted down to make sure that she did not have anything unsafe on her", Grand Rapids Police ... (more...)
World is losing the battle against climate change, says Macron
- December 13, 2017
Speaking ahead of the summit Macron said he was hopeful Trump would reconsider his decision to take the U.S. out of the climate pact. Donald Trump, president of the USA, has vowed to withdraw his country from the agreement, but this action can not take effect until November 2020, the day after that year's United States presidential election. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
Speaking ahead of the summit Macron said he was hopeful Trump would reconsider his decision to take the U.S. out of the climate pact. Donald Trump, president of the USA, has vowed to withdraw his country from the agreement, but this action can not take effect until November 2020, the day after that year's United States presidential election. (more...)
China Plans Refugee Camps on North Korean Border
- December 13, 2017
Lu was answering questions from reporters ahead of South Korean President Moon Jae-in's state visit to China on Wednesday. There will also be no joint press conference after the summit. "With the launch of [our] local subsidiary, we expect better sales in the Chinese market", the company said in a statement. Over 260 top business people from major South Korean conglomerates and companies will accompany Moon on his first visit to China as president. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
Lu was answering questions from reporters ahead of South Korean President Moon Jae-in's state visit to China on Wednesday. There will also be no joint press conference after the summit. "With the launch of [our] local subsidiary, we expect better sales in the Chinese market", the company said in a statement. Over 260 top business people from major South Korean conglomerates and companies will accompany Moon on his first visit to China as president. (more...)
Federal Bureau of Investigation agents called Trump an 'idiot' during presidential race
- December 13, 2017
The Republican Party "needs to pull their head out of their ass", Strzok suggested, according to USA Today's reporting. Page replied, "Good god". Other members of the special counsel's team include Peter Strzok, an anti-Trumper who helped exonerate Hillary Clinton, and Andrew Weissmann, an "unscrupulous prosecutor" who told outgoing acting Attorney General Sally Yates in an email that he was "proud" of her for defying President Donald Trump's travel ban. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
The Republican Party "needs to pull their head out of their ass", Strzok suggested, according to USA Today's reporting. Page replied, "Good god". Other members of the special counsel's team include Peter Strzok, an anti-Trumper who helped exonerate Hillary Clinton, and Andrew Weissmann, an "unscrupulous prosecutor" who told outgoing acting Attorney General Sally Yates in an email that he was "proud" of her for defying President Donald Trump's travel ban. (more...)
Russian diplomatic staff leave Yemen's Sanaa
- December 13, 2017
On November 6, the coalition announced that it was shutting down Yemen's air, sea, and land borders, after Yemeni fighters targeted an worldwide airport near the Saudi capital of Riyadh with a cruise missile in retaliation for the devastating aerial bombardment campaign against Yemen . (more...)
- December 13, 2017
On November 6, the coalition announced that it was shutting down Yemen's air, sea, and land borders, after Yemeni fighters targeted an worldwide airport near the Saudi capital of Riyadh with a cruise missile in retaliation for the devastating aerial bombardment campaign against Yemen . (more...)
Tillerson Wants To Start Talks With North Korea With No Conditions
- December 13, 2017
Although Tillerson said the goal of USA policy remained denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, he added it was "not realistic to say we're only going to talk if you come to the table ready to give up your program. Tillerson said that he has told Mattis that if diplomacy doesn't work, he will have "failed". "By and large, at the Security Council, again, they've [Russia] been very supportive of the sanctions", Tillerson said on Tuesday. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
Although Tillerson said the goal of USA policy remained denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, he added it was "not realistic to say we're only going to talk if you come to the table ready to give up your program. Tillerson said that he has told Mattis that if diplomacy doesn't work, he will have "failed". "By and large, at the Security Council, again, they've [Russia] been very supportive of the sanctions", Tillerson said on Tuesday. (more...)
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