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Abbas invites African nations to join in peace process
- January 30, 2018
The U.N. has said that while a "memorable and peaceful solidarity walk by thousands of UNRWA employees" was held in Gaza, the action was not a strike. Quoted by the PA's official Wafa news agency, Abbas reiterated his position that the United States is no longer fit to mediate peace talks following President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. (more...)
- January 30, 2018
The U.N. has said that while a "memorable and peaceful solidarity walk by thousands of UNRWA employees" was held in Gaza, the action was not a strike. Quoted by the PA's official Wafa news agency, Abbas reiterated his position that the United States is no longer fit to mediate peace talks following President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. (more...)
US Commerce Chief Sees Hope for NAFTA Talks, Says Congressman
- January 29, 2018
Negotiators still disagree on major parts of the renegotiation proposal, including new rules for auto manufacturers, dairy and agriculture, government contracts and a potential five-year sunset clause to terminate NAFTA unless all three countries agree to keep it. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
Negotiators still disagree on major parts of the renegotiation proposal, including new rules for auto manufacturers, dairy and agriculture, government contracts and a potential five-year sunset clause to terminate NAFTA unless all three countries agree to keep it. (more...)
Putin, Netanyahu visit exhibition at Jewish Museum devoted to Sobibor death camp
- January 29, 2018
In addition to the meeting, Putin and Netanyahu will go to the Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center in Moscow for the opening of an exhibit called "Sobibor: Victorious over Death", which is dedicated to the 1943 uprising in the Nazi extermination camp. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
In addition to the meeting, Putin and Netanyahu will go to the Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center in Moscow for the opening of an exhibit called "Sobibor: Victorious over Death", which is dedicated to the 1943 uprising in the Nazi extermination camp. (more...)
Miami Police Arrest 7-Year-Old Boy for Allegedly Punching Teacher
- January 29, 2018
School police said the incident is under review. "I know my kid did wrong, and he will be punished for what he did", Fuentes said. After being immobilized, the first-grader was taken to the principal's office who chose to notify the authorities. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
School police said the incident is under review. "I know my kid did wrong, and he will be punished for what he did", Fuentes said. After being immobilized, the first-grader was taken to the principal's office who chose to notify the authorities. (more...)
Graham shows support for Mueller's investigation into Russian meddling
- January 29, 2018
Graham, who had been a critic of Trump's during the 2016 presidential campaign, but has since come around to often stand on the president's side, expressed confidence in Mueller's ability to 'get to the bottom of all things Russian Federation'. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
Graham, who had been a critic of Trump's during the 2016 presidential campaign, but has since come around to often stand on the president's side, expressed confidence in Mueller's ability to 'get to the bottom of all things Russian Federation'. (more...)
Egyptian Political Figures Call to Boycott Elections due to Undemocratic Climate
- January 29, 2018
Boxes bear the image of President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi and the phrase "Long live Egypt! " in Cairo. But after a string of would-be challengers were arrested, forced out or quit the race, the prospect of a one-candidate election has proven embarrassing for the government. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
Boxes bear the image of President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi and the phrase "Long live Egypt! " in Cairo. But after a string of would-be challengers were arrested, forced out or quit the race, the prospect of a one-candidate election has proven embarrassing for the government. (more...)
Trump stirs pot with Mueller interview offer
- January 29, 2018
This appears to be the only part of Trump's argument that would suggest an animus against the current occupant of the White House. The lawyer did not issue an ultimatum directly to the president but told then White House chief of staff Reince Priebus and then chief strategist Steve Bannon he wanted to quit because he was "fed up with the president", the person said. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
This appears to be the only part of Trump's argument that would suggest an animus against the current occupant of the White House. The lawyer did not issue an ultimatum directly to the president but told then White House chief of staff Reince Priebus and then chief strategist Steve Bannon he wanted to quit because he was "fed up with the president", the person said. (more...)
White House Press Briefing Following McCabe's 'REMOVAL' from Federal Bureau of Investigation
- January 29, 2018
As CNN pithily described it, "McCabe had become a central target of President Donald Trump's ire toward the FBI over its involvement in the investigation into potential collusion between his campaign and Russian Federation during the 2016 election". (more...)
- January 29, 2018
As CNN pithily described it, "McCabe had become a central target of President Donald Trump's ire toward the FBI over its involvement in the investigation into potential collusion between his campaign and Russian Federation during the 2016 election". (more...)
Russian athletes suspended by IPC from Winter Games
- January 29, 2018
The NPA team will wear a uniform that has "no identification" relating to Russian Federation. Parsons said although there had been improvement, the criteria for the Russian national committee to be reinstated had "not been met in full". Parsons noted that there had been improvements in Russia's doping system, though not enough. The IPC said in a statement that "it is maintaining the suspension of the Russian Paralympic Committee (RPC)". (more...)
- January 29, 2018
The NPA team will wear a uniform that has "no identification" relating to Russian Federation. Parsons said although there had been improvement, the criteria for the Russian national committee to be reinstated had "not been met in full". Parsons noted that there had been improvements in Russia's doping system, though not enough. The IPC said in a statement that "it is maintaining the suspension of the Russian Paralympic Committee (RPC)". (more...)
Canadian police charge alleged 'serial killer' with five counts of murder
- January 29, 2018
In what police called an unprecedented situation in Canada's largest city, investigators announced three more first-degree murder charges against Bruce McArthur, who had already been charged with killing two men who had disappeared in the city's gay village. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
In what police called an unprecedented situation in Canada's largest city, investigators announced three more first-degree murder charges against Bruce McArthur, who had already been charged with killing two men who had disappeared in the city's gay village. (more...)
Bruno Mars wins Grammy for top album, best song
- January 29, 2018
Mars won all three top honours, with 24K Magic seizing record and album of the year and That's What I Like winning song of the year . The Recording Academy, the body of 13,000 music professionals, also gave him Song of the Year , which awards songwriting, for another track on the album - " That's What I Like ", an old-school ode to making love in high style. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
Mars won all three top honours, with 24K Magic seizing record and album of the year and That's What I Like winning song of the year . The Recording Academy, the body of 13,000 music professionals, also gave him Song of the Year , which awards songwriting, for another track on the album - " That's What I Like ", an old-school ode to making love in high style. (more...)
Jennifer Hudson Will Get Some "Respect" in Her Next Role
- January 29, 2018
Since her Oscar win, Hudson has released a number of albums and starred in a steady stream of films, including Spike Lee's Chi-Raq and the animated musical Sing . look at God!" This wouldn't be Jennifer Hudson's first foray into acting obviously. In a 2016 interview with People , the singer stated that she had given just one actress approval to portray her, but she didn't reveal who the actress was. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
Since her Oscar win, Hudson has released a number of albums and starred in a steady stream of films, including Spike Lee's Chi-Raq and the animated musical Sing . look at God!" This wouldn't be Jennifer Hudson's first foray into acting obviously. In a 2016 interview with People , the singer stated that she had given just one actress approval to portray her, but she didn't reveal who the actress was. (more...)
Çavuşoğlu, Lavrov discuss Sochi as opposition to boycott
- January 29, 2018
United Nations Syria mediator Staffan de Mistura will head a new constitutional commission that will be set up at a peace conference in Russian Federation this week, the Interfax news agency reported today, citing official documents. According to the forum's organizers, representatives of the Kurds, the Yezidis, the Druze and other Syrian ethnic and religious groups will participate in the upcoming Syrian National Dialogue Congress alongside the Arabs, who will form the majority of the ... (more...)
- January 29, 2018
United Nations Syria mediator Staffan de Mistura will head a new constitutional commission that will be set up at a peace conference in Russian Federation this week, the Interfax news agency reported today, citing official documents. According to the forum's organizers, representatives of the Kurds, the Yezidis, the Druze and other Syrian ethnic and religious groups will participate in the upcoming Syrian National Dialogue Congress alongside the Arabs, who will form the majority of the ... (more...)
Death toll in Kabul bombing rises to 103
- January 29, 2018
It was the worst attack seen in the Afghan capital since a truck bomb near the killed 150 people in May. Hours later, the Islamic State group's affiliate in Afghanistan, known as Khorasan Province, posted its claim of responsibility on the website of its media arm, the Aamaq news agency, saying its fighters targeted the "military academy in Kabul ". (more...)
- January 29, 2018
It was the worst attack seen in the Afghan capital since a truck bomb near the killed 150 people in May. Hours later, the Islamic State group's affiliate in Afghanistan, known as Khorasan Province, posted its claim of responsibility on the website of its media arm, the Aamaq news agency, saying its fighters targeted the "military academy in Kabul ". (more...)
US President Donald Trump says he might sign 'different' climate deal
- January 29, 2018
Here's what he said about whether he believes in climate change: "There is a cooling, and there's a heating. I mean, look, it used to not be climate change, it used to be global warming", he said in the interview, which aired yesterday on ITV. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
Here's what he said about whether he believes in climate change: "There is a cooling, and there's a heating. I mean, look, it used to not be climate change, it used to be global warming", he said in the interview, which aired yesterday on ITV. (more...)
Secret talks to extend Brexit transition period as United Kingdom ministers clash again
- January 29, 2018
In his first global interview since assuming office in January 2017, Trump pledged to conclude a trade deal with the United Kingdom. The sides subsequently moved to the second phase of the talks, dedicating the negotiations to the transition period in EU-UK relations after Brexit, and their future long-term trade and security cooperation. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
In his first global interview since assuming office in January 2017, Trump pledged to conclude a trade deal with the United Kingdom. The sides subsequently moved to the second phase of the talks, dedicating the negotiations to the transition period in EU-UK relations after Brexit, and their future long-term trade and security cooperation. (more...)
Cape Town does 'indeed' have water plan, says SAHRC
- January 29, 2018
The City of Cape Town is now rated Baa3 - the lowest level of investment grade, and is on review for a downgrade. It anticipates that two of Cape Town's main industries, namely tourism and agriculture, are likely to decline due to the crisis. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
The City of Cape Town is now rated Baa3 - the lowest level of investment grade, and is on review for a downgrade. It anticipates that two of Cape Town's main industries, namely tourism and agriculture, are likely to decline due to the crisis. (more...)
Latest forecast on light snow expected overnight
- January 29, 2018
Temperatures on Sunday will continue to be warm, with highs in the middle to upper 40s. It will be a breezy day, too, with gusts as high as 20 miles per hour. Tonight: Cloudy, with a 60 percent chance of light snow, mainly after 2 a.m. Temperatures warm slightly with highs in the lower 40s on Tuesday and then middle 50s on Wednesday. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
Temperatures on Sunday will continue to be warm, with highs in the middle to upper 40s. It will be a breezy day, too, with gusts as high as 20 miles per hour. Tonight: Cloudy, with a 60 percent chance of light snow, mainly after 2 a.m. Temperatures warm slightly with highs in the lower 40s on Tuesday and then middle 50s on Wednesday. (more...)
Expect colder temperatures, windy conditions Monday
- January 29, 2018
I don't expect much moisture, if any, with it, but there could be a few showers into Middle Tennessee and northeast Alabama late in the day. Snow totals late Monday night through Tuesday afternoon range from a coating to 2 inches. Tuesday will likely be pretty windy, but quite warm with high temperatures in the 60s to near 70 at lower elevations. Expect another day of highs struggling to get out of the low and mid 30s. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
I don't expect much moisture, if any, with it, but there could be a few showers into Middle Tennessee and northeast Alabama late in the day. Snow totals late Monday night through Tuesday afternoon range from a coating to 2 inches. Tuesday will likely be pretty windy, but quite warm with high temperatures in the 60s to near 70 at lower elevations. Expect another day of highs struggling to get out of the low and mid 30s. (more...)
Trump May Have Wanted Him Gone, But Top Republicans Back Mueller
- January 29, 2018
At a hearing in late September, a majority of the Senate Judiciary Committee appeared to be on board with advancing legislation to add job protections for Mueller and future special counsels, despite concerns about the constitutionality of such measures. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
At a hearing in late September, a majority of the Senate Judiciary Committee appeared to be on board with advancing legislation to add job protections for Mueller and future special counsels, despite concerns about the constitutionality of such measures. (more...)
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