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U.S. senate leaders reach deal to end government shutdown
- January 23, 2018
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and his Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said negotiations were still underway into the night, with a vote to break a Democratic filibuster on a short-term funding bill scheduled for noon Monday. "Let me be clear: This immigration debate will have a level playing field at the outset and an amendment process that's fair to all sides", he said. (more...)
- January 23, 2018
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and his Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said negotiations were still underway into the night, with a vote to break a Democratic filibuster on a short-term funding bill scheduled for noon Monday. "Let me be clear: This immigration debate will have a level playing field at the outset and an amendment process that's fair to all sides", he said. (more...)
Thousands flee Afrin attack, blocked by government forces: Syrian Observatory
- January 23, 2018
Turkey says it is targeting the Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG), which it considers to be a terrorist group . While the Kurds were our most effective allies against ISIS in Syria , Turkey views them as a mortal peril and intends to deal with that threat. (more...)
- January 23, 2018
Turkey says it is targeting the Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG), which it considers to be a terrorist group . While the Kurds were our most effective allies against ISIS in Syria , Turkey views them as a mortal peril and intends to deal with that threat. (more...)
Surprise semi-finalist Mertens ready for more Melbourne magic
- January 23, 2018
The world number four showed exactly why she's one of the hot favourites to take this year's title, breaking her opponent in the opening game of the match. Svitolina framed an attempted overhead and hit it over the baseline to give Mertens match point, and the 22-year-old Belgian duly finished it with a backhand crosscourt victor to advance to her first major semifinal. (more...)
- January 23, 2018
The world number four showed exactly why she's one of the hot favourites to take this year's title, breaking her opponent in the opening game of the match. Svitolina framed an attempted overhead and hit it over the baseline to give Mertens match point, and the 22-year-old Belgian duly finished it with a backhand crosscourt victor to advance to her first major semifinal. (more...)
Watchdog Group Information Criticism Towards Trump Marketing campaign Over Stormy Daniels Funds
- January 23, 2018
Common Cause could then sue the FEC, at which point the agency would have to demonstrate why it had chosen not to investigate. Cohen dismissed the double complaint in an. Daniels took and passed a polygraph test in 2011 as she talked about her "textbook generic" sexual relations with a married Trump more than a decade ago, In Touch claimed. (more...)
- January 23, 2018
Common Cause could then sue the FEC, at which point the agency would have to demonstrate why it had chosen not to investigate. Cohen dismissed the double complaint in an. Daniels took and passed a polygraph test in 2011 as she talked about her "textbook generic" sexual relations with a married Trump more than a decade ago, In Touch claimed. (more...)
Zainab's suspected killer's DNA matches that found in seven previous cases
- January 23, 2018
Police and residents of the vicinity in which the suspect carried out his activities remained clueless regarding his alleged nefarious activities and identity. Zainab Ansari was brutally assaulted and her body was thrown in a garbage dump. Prior to her kidnapping, Zainab had gone to her tuition centre but did not return. (more...)
- January 23, 2018
Police and residents of the vicinity in which the suspect carried out his activities remained clueless regarding his alleged nefarious activities and identity. Zainab Ansari was brutally assaulted and her body was thrown in a garbage dump. Prior to her kidnapping, Zainab had gone to her tuition centre but did not return. (more...)
Tennessee Titans name Mike Vrabel next head coach
- January 23, 2018
It wasn't hard to picture Vrabel , a former Ohio State player and coach, getting in an intense banter with left tackle and MI grad Taylor Lewan about who will win The Game next season. McAdoo, who was on the Packers' staff from 2006 through 2013, was sacked as the Giants' head coach late last season. Minnesota Vikings safety Andrew Sendejo is working his way back from a concussion that forced him out of the previous game. (more...)
- January 23, 2018
It wasn't hard to picture Vrabel , a former Ohio State player and coach, getting in an intense banter with left tackle and MI grad Taylor Lewan about who will win The Game next season. McAdoo, who was on the Packers' staff from 2006 through 2013, was sacked as the Giants' head coach late last season. Minnesota Vikings safety Andrew Sendejo is working his way back from a concussion that forced him out of the previous game. (more...)
The Bank of Japan holds monetary policy steady
- January 23, 2018
USD/JPY now back up to 110.83 while EUR/JPY is now up to 135.86 as the yen gives back some gains following the BOJ announcement earlier to hold monetary policy steady. Japan got a taste of the challenge when a cut in the BOJ's bond buying pushed up global yields, and Kuroda's positive remarks on the economy drove the yen to a four-month high. (more...)
- January 23, 2018
USD/JPY now back up to 110.83 while EUR/JPY is now up to 135.86 as the yen gives back some gains following the BOJ announcement earlier to hold monetary policy steady. Japan got a taste of the challenge when a cut in the BOJ's bond buying pushed up global yields, and Kuroda's positive remarks on the economy drove the yen to a four-month high. (more...)
William Macy: It's hard to be a man these days
- January 23, 2018
Macy said he finds himself "playing devil's advocate a bit" during discussions about the changing times, Vanity Fair reported. I'm really proud to be in this business, because I think showbiz will move with dispatch. When asked about the campaign, Macy said we've got to be free to speak the unspeakable and try things. "I work for [ Shameless executive producer]John Wells and he's been proactive in making our cast and crew look like America". (more...)
- January 23, 2018
Macy said he finds himself "playing devil's advocate a bit" during discussions about the changing times, Vanity Fair reported. I'm really proud to be in this business, because I think showbiz will move with dispatch. When asked about the campaign, Macy said we've got to be free to speak the unspeakable and try things. "I work for [ Shameless executive producer]John Wells and he's been proactive in making our cast and crew look like America". (more...)
Xbox One X India Expected Launch Date
- January 23, 2018
Xbox One X is backed by a 2.3Ghz 8-core AMD CPU and has 12GB GDDR5 graphical memory that pushes content at 326GB/s. Existing Xbox One gamesplay even better, with improved textures, smoother frame rates and faster load times, even on a 1080p TV. (more...)
- January 23, 2018
Xbox One X is backed by a 2.3Ghz 8-core AMD CPU and has 12GB GDDR5 graphical memory that pushes content at 326GB/s. Existing Xbox One gamesplay even better, with improved textures, smoother frame rates and faster load times, even on a 1080p TV. (more...)
Mike Pence: US embassy to open in Jerusalem in 2019
- January 23, 2018
In attendance will be current and former ministers, President Reuven Rivlin, High Court President Esther Hayut, and nearly all the members of the Knesset - except for the 13 members of the United Arab List, who will be boycotting the event. (more...)
- January 23, 2018
In attendance will be current and former ministers, President Reuven Rivlin, High Court President Esther Hayut, and nearly all the members of the Knesset - except for the 13 members of the United Arab List, who will be boycotting the event. (more...)
Winter Storm, Blizzard Conditions Possible
- January 23, 2018
The largest metro area in the path of the storm is Minneapolis/St. Paul, which should see from 4-8 inches of snow, the weather service said. South of Interstate 80 over the warned area snowfall totals will likely range from 3 to 6 inches , with localized amounts up to 7 inches . (more...)
- January 23, 2018
The largest metro area in the path of the storm is Minneapolis/St. Paul, which should see from 4-8 inches of snow, the weather service said. South of Interstate 80 over the warned area snowfall totals will likely range from 3 to 6 inches , with localized amounts up to 7 inches . (more...)
Maniac threatens mass shooting at 'fake news' CNN headquarters
- January 23, 2018
I have more guns than you. More powerful than you. I have more guns that you. More manpower. Your cast is about to get gunned down in a matter of hours. CNN contributor Ana Navarro connected the threats to anti-media comments made by President Donald Trump , who has often referred to members of the media as "fake news". (more...)
- January 23, 2018
I have more guns than you. More powerful than you. I have more guns that you. More manpower. Your cast is about to get gunned down in a matter of hours. CNN contributor Ana Navarro connected the threats to anti-media comments made by President Donald Trump , who has often referred to members of the media as "fake news". (more...)
Powerful Alaska natural disaster prompts tsunami warning
- January 23, 2018
Based on all available information, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said that a tsunami may have been generated. The quake hit about 10.30pm New Zealand time. Hawaii and parts of Canada have also been issued with tsunami alerts. According to The U.S. Tsunami Warning website, a forecast arrival of an ocean surge could come as early as 5 A.M. (more...)
- January 23, 2018
Based on all available information, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said that a tsunami may have been generated. The quake hit about 10.30pm New Zealand time. Hawaii and parts of Canada have also been issued with tsunami alerts. According to The U.S. Tsunami Warning website, a forecast arrival of an ocean surge could come as early as 5 A.M. (more...)
1-magnitude quake strikes off Indonesia's Java; shakes buildings in Jakarta
- January 23, 2018
Office workers in the capital Jakarta rushed outside as highrises began swaying, while some riders were thrown off their motorbikes by the force of the 6.0 magnitude rumble. The epicenter was about 153 kilometers (95 miles) southwest of Jakarta, the capital. The emergency stairs were very narrow. Indonesia's 17,000 islands are especially prone to earthquakes because the country straddles the Ring of Fire, an arc of fault lines and volcanoes that causes frequent seismic upheavals. (more...)
- January 23, 2018
Office workers in the capital Jakarta rushed outside as highrises began swaying, while some riders were thrown off their motorbikes by the force of the 6.0 magnitude rumble. The epicenter was about 153 kilometers (95 miles) southwest of Jakarta, the capital. The emergency stairs were very narrow. Indonesia's 17,000 islands are especially prone to earthquakes because the country straddles the Ring of Fire, an arc of fault lines and volcanoes that causes frequent seismic upheavals. (more...)
German nurse accused of killing 99 extra sufferers
- January 23, 2018
Hoegel was convicted in 2015 of two murders and two attempted murders in Delmenhorst and was given a life sentence. They added that the nurse would have been aware that the drugs would cause heart abnormalities in his patients, leading to heart failure, circulatory collapse and death. (more...)
- January 23, 2018
Hoegel was convicted in 2015 of two murders and two attempted murders in Delmenhorst and was given a life sentence. They added that the nurse would have been aware that the drugs would cause heart abnormalities in his patients, leading to heart failure, circulatory collapse and death. (more...)
What will Trump speak about in Davos next week?
- January 23, 2018
Andreas Freimüller, president of Swiss campaign group Campax, told Euronews that activists had hoped to hold an "un-welcome rally" for Trump to let the U.S. As for Trump, Schwab said the emphasis should not be on him as a person. The altogether seven female co-chairs had been announced in the face of criticism that the conference had in the past lacked female representation. (more...)
- January 23, 2018
Andreas Freimüller, president of Swiss campaign group Campax, told Euronews that activists had hoped to hold an "un-welcome rally" for Trump to let the U.S. As for Trump, Schwab said the emphasis should not be on him as a person. The altogether seven female co-chairs had been announced in the face of criticism that the conference had in the past lacked female representation. (more...)
United States treasures the special relationship with Britain, insists Rex Tillerson
- January 23, 2018
The US official, who asked to remain unnamed, agreed to discuss the upcoming trip of Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to Europe, including Poland, during a conference call with an global group of journalists. The US embassy had been in Grosvenor Square since 1938. "We think we can do that together", he said. However, a government spokesman today insisted the invitation for Trump to come to the United Kingdom stood. (more...)
- January 23, 2018
The US official, who asked to remain unnamed, agreed to discuss the upcoming trip of Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to Europe, including Poland, during a conference call with an global group of journalists. The US embassy had been in Grosvenor Square since 1938. "We think we can do that together", he said. However, a government spokesman today insisted the invitation for Trump to come to the United Kingdom stood. (more...)
Wind & Snow into Monday Evening
- January 23, 2018
This means the higher chance for showers and storms will once again be to the east of the metro but we'll keep a slight chance in the forecast. Wednesday will be bright and blustery with frequent showers across western counties and highs of 10 or 11 degrees. (more...)
- January 23, 2018
This means the higher chance for showers and storms will once again be to the east of the metro but we'll keep a slight chance in the forecast. Wednesday will be bright and blustery with frequent showers across western counties and highs of 10 or 11 degrees. (more...)
Japan soldier killed in avalanche triggered by volcano eruption
- January 23, 2018
Kusatsushirane in Kusatsu, Gunma Prefecture, erupted at about 10:05 a.m. Tuesday, according to a call made to emergency authorities. A local Fire Department official told AFP that 10 people had been injured in the incident. After a huge explosion on Monday, officials warned of another, larger, violent eruption in coming days or hours, including deadly pyroclastic flows of superheated toxic gas. (more...)
- January 23, 2018
Kusatsushirane in Kusatsu, Gunma Prefecture, erupted at about 10:05 a.m. Tuesday, according to a call made to emergency authorities. A local Fire Department official told AFP that 10 people had been injured in the incident. After a huge explosion on Monday, officials warned of another, larger, violent eruption in coming days or hours, including deadly pyroclastic flows of superheated toxic gas. (more...)
Significant Sunday Snow Storm
- January 23, 2018
With the upgraded status, that means Lincoln could see more snow than earlier anticipated. The Omaha and Lincoln areas are forecast to be just outside the path of the blizzard, but Sunday afternoon, the National Weather Service added the counties of Washington, Saunders and Dodge to the path of the blizzard, which extends from south-central Nebraska diagonally across the state, across Iowa and into southern Minnesota. (more...)
- January 23, 2018
With the upgraded status, that means Lincoln could see more snow than earlier anticipated. The Omaha and Lincoln areas are forecast to be just outside the path of the blizzard, but Sunday afternoon, the National Weather Service added the counties of Washington, Saunders and Dodge to the path of the blizzard, which extends from south-central Nebraska diagonally across the state, across Iowa and into southern Minnesota. (more...)
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