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Seoul seeks communication, lower military tension ahead of possible North Korea summit
- February 14, 2018
The two Koreas remain technically at war after their 1950-53 conflict ended in a truce rather than a peace treaty. Kim Yo Jong had visited South Korea over the weekend as part of the country's high-ranking delegation to the Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games. (more...)
- February 14, 2018
The two Koreas remain technically at war after their 1950-53 conflict ended in a truce rather than a peace treaty. Kim Yo Jong had visited South Korea over the weekend as part of the country's high-ranking delegation to the Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games. (more...)
Mohan Bhagwat's speech being misrepresented: RSS
- February 14, 2018
Meanwhile, briefing the media on recent terror attack happened in the valley, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said terror organisation Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) was behind these attacks which were being operated from Pakistan. "PM Shri. Narendra Modi should clarify his Govt's position over Bhagwat belittling Indian Army.", the Kerala CM added. The BJP, which rules at the Centre and is reportedly guided by the RSS ideology, hasn't yet reacted to the statement of the RSS chief. (more...)
- February 14, 2018
Meanwhile, briefing the media on recent terror attack happened in the valley, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said terror organisation Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) was behind these attacks which were being operated from Pakistan. "PM Shri. Narendra Modi should clarify his Govt's position over Bhagwat belittling Indian Army.", the Kerala CM added. The BJP, which rules at the Centre and is reportedly guided by the RSS ideology, hasn't yet reacted to the statement of the RSS chief. (more...)
Tricolour illuminates iconic buildings in UAE to mark Modi's two-day visit
- February 12, 2018
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Sister of North Korea leader arrives in South Korea
- February 12, 2018
However, "If they (the North Koreans) had approached him (in the box) he would have responded", added the official. "The vice president will remind the world that anything the North Koreans do during the Olympics is a charade to disguise the reality of the oppression inside North Korea". (more...)
- February 12, 2018
However, "If they (the North Koreans) had approached him (in the box) he would have responded", added the official. "The vice president will remind the world that anything the North Koreans do during the Olympics is a charade to disguise the reality of the oppression inside North Korea". (more...)
Three Britons killed in Grand Canyon helicopter crash named
- February 12, 2018
They are all said to be in critical condition, with high winds meaning the rescue chopper had to wait hours to leave the canyon. The injured passengers were identified as Britons Ellie Milward, 29, Jonathan Udall, 32, and Jennifer Barham, 39. (more...)
- February 12, 2018
They are all said to be in critical condition, with high winds meaning the rescue chopper had to wait hours to leave the canyon. The injured passengers were identified as Britons Ellie Milward, 29, Jonathan Udall, 32, and Jennifer Barham, 39. (more...)
President Trump reportedly expected to declassify Democratic rebuttal of controversial GOP memo
- February 12, 2018
On Feb. 2 Trump authorized the release of a Republican memo after the Federal Bureau of Investigation said it had "grave concerns" about its accuracy. On Tuesday, Kelly told reporters that Trump hadn't yet read the 10-page Democratic rebuttal because it's "quite lengthy". Asked if Democrats drafted a memo they knew would be blocked, Schiff said "of course not". (more...)
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- February 12, 2018
On Feb. 2 Trump authorized the release of a Republican memo after the Federal Bureau of Investigation said it had "grave concerns" about its accuracy. On Tuesday, Kelly told reporters that Trump hadn't yet read the 10-page Democratic rebuttal because it's "quite lengthy". Asked if Democrats drafted a memo they knew would be blocked, Schiff said "of course not". (more...)
South African ruling party leaders to meet amid Zuma limbo
- February 12, 2018
NEC members also want the meeting to affirm party president Cyril Ramaphosa as Zuma's successor as state president. ANC National Executive Committee (NEC) members have begun arriving for the party's meeting taking place at St George's Hotel. (more...)
- February 12, 2018
NEC members also want the meeting to affirm party president Cyril Ramaphosa as Zuma's successor as state president. ANC National Executive Committee (NEC) members have begun arriving for the party's meeting taking place at St George's Hotel. (more...)
South Korea's Inbee Park honored with role in Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony
- February 12, 2018
Also in the photo are South Korean President Moon Jae-in (bottom left in the white coat) and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (bottom right, next to Pence) - both close United States allies whose countries are in the direct crosshairs of North Korea . (more...)
- February 12, 2018
Also in the photo are South Korean President Moon Jae-in (bottom left in the white coat) and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (bottom right, next to Pence) - both close United States allies whose countries are in the direct crosshairs of North Korea . (more...)
MI basketball's begin too sizzling for Wisconsin in 83-72 street win
- February 12, 2018
It was more of the same for the Badgers this season. MI coach John Beilein conceded his team "melted" a little bit in the second half on Sunday vs. Wisconsin. This well balanced attack is what MI needs as their postseason play begins in a little over two weeks from now. So give me the Wolverines to steal a road win and cover. (more...)
- February 12, 2018
It was more of the same for the Badgers this season. MI coach John Beilein conceded his team "melted" a little bit in the second half on Sunday vs. Wisconsin. This well balanced attack is what MI needs as their postseason play begins in a little over two weeks from now. So give me the Wolverines to steal a road win and cover. (more...)
Flu season in 'second wave'
- February 12, 2018
In Oregon and Hawaii, flu is occurring at a more limited regional level, rather than statewide. Data from 50 USA states were collected and categorized so that influenza spread activities were determined by region and age group. The CDC also reported that between January 28-Feb. 'Neal said it was hard to predict how effective the flu shot is while the season is occurring but said even if it isn't ideal, it will still provide protection from other strains of the flu and could moderate some ... (more...)
- February 12, 2018
In Oregon and Hawaii, flu is occurring at a more limited regional level, rather than statewide. Data from 50 USA states were collected and categorized so that influenza spread activities were determined by region and age group. The CDC also reported that between January 28-Feb. 'Neal said it was hard to predict how effective the flu shot is while the season is occurring but said even if it isn't ideal, it will still provide protection from other strains of the flu and could moderate some ... (more...)
Detroit Police Officer Shot, Suspect Barricaded
- February 12, 2018
Anybody that suffers from a mental illness, who is not being treated, can basically resort to any type of violence and that violence is not necessarily directed toward a police officer - it can be directed at anyone in the community". Officials also say he has seven guns registered to him and that he does have those weapons legally. He died four days later. Police believe the gunman is also responsible for killing two women and causing non-life threatening injuries to a man. (more...)
- February 12, 2018
Anybody that suffers from a mental illness, who is not being treated, can basically resort to any type of violence and that violence is not necessarily directed toward a police officer - it can be directed at anyone in the community". Officials also say he has seven guns registered to him and that he does have those weapons legally. He died four days later. Police believe the gunman is also responsible for killing two women and causing non-life threatening injuries to a man. (more...)
Taliban deputy leader Mehsud killed in U.S. drone strike
- February 12, 2018
THE spokesman for the Pakistani Taliban has confirmed the death of their deputy leader in a recent United States drone strike in Pakistan's northwestern tribal region. In recent weeks, Kabul has been hit by several deadly assaults, including a massive suicide vehicle bombing in a crowded central area on January 27 that killed more than 100 people and was claimed by the Taliban. (more...)
- February 12, 2018
THE spokesman for the Pakistani Taliban has confirmed the death of their deputy leader in a recent United States drone strike in Pakistan's northwestern tribal region. In recent weeks, Kabul has been hit by several deadly assaults, including a massive suicide vehicle bombing in a crowded central area on January 27 that killed more than 100 people and was claimed by the Taliban. (more...)
Winter Olympics 2018: North Korea invites South president to Pyongyang
- February 12, 2018
Moon responded to the invitation by suggesting the two countries "should accomplish this by creating the right conditions", adding that talks between North Korea and the United States were also needed, and requested that North Korea be more active in talking with the USA, according to the spokesman. (more...)
- February 12, 2018
Moon responded to the invitation by suggesting the two countries "should accomplish this by creating the right conditions", adding that talks between North Korea and the United States were also needed, and requested that North Korea be more active in talking with the USA, according to the spokesman. (more...)
Amid Olympic thaw, Pence says allies united in isolating North Korea
- February 12, 2018
The dictator's sister, Kim Yo Jong , and the country's 90-year-old nominal head of state, Kim Yong Nam , were seated a row behind. "On a political level in Seoul , there is no wedge that can be driven between us by North Korea ", Mattis said , echoing comments made by U.S. (more...)
- February 12, 2018
The dictator's sister, Kim Yo Jong , and the country's 90-year-old nominal head of state, Kim Yong Nam , were seated a row behind. "On a political level in Seoul , there is no wedge that can be driven between us by North Korea ", Mattis said , echoing comments made by U.S. (more...)
Congress Is Helping CPI-M in Tripura: Amit Shah
- February 12, 2018
He also promised to take action against the chit fund scam accused, if the party comes to power. "There is anger against the CPIM govt throughout the state, due to their misrule Tripura stands last, when it comes to development", Shah said. (more...)
- February 12, 2018
He also promised to take action against the chit fund scam accused, if the party comes to power. "There is anger against the CPIM govt throughout the state, due to their misrule Tripura stands last, when it comes to development", Shah said. (more...)
France FM visits Iraq to discuss reconstruction
- February 12, 2018
Iraq needs around $22bn in the short term and another $66bn in the medium term, said the director-general of the country's planning ministry Qusay Adulfattah. He said there were preliminary indications that some states would do so. The spokesman also noted that the International Conference for Reconstruction of Iraq is mainly aimed at gathering financial support from different international sources for the reconstruction of the Arab country, particularly its war-torn areas, paving the way ... (more...)
- February 12, 2018
Iraq needs around $22bn in the short term and another $66bn in the medium term, said the director-general of the country's planning ministry Qusay Adulfattah. He said there were preliminary indications that some states would do so. The spokesman also noted that the International Conference for Reconstruction of Iraq is mainly aimed at gathering financial support from different international sources for the reconstruction of the Arab country, particularly its war-torn areas, paving the way ... (more...)
DOLE to issue 'total ban' on OFW deployment to Kuwait today
- February 12, 2018
Numerous workers reportedly suffer sexual abuse from their male employers. A total of 317 distressed overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Kuwait arrived in Manila on Monday. The Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that the government is now processing the repatriation of more OFWs from Kuwait. "Many OFWs have already reserved seats on regular flights for the coming days". (more...)
- February 12, 2018
Numerous workers reportedly suffer sexual abuse from their male employers. A total of 317 distressed overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Kuwait arrived in Manila on Monday. The Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that the government is now processing the repatriation of more OFWs from Kuwait. "Many OFWs have already reserved seats on regular flights for the coming days". (more...)
Ankara: 1369 militants killed in Olive Branch operation in Afrin
- February 12, 2018
The PKK - listed as a terrorist group by the US, EU, and Turkey - has taken some 40,000 lives in Turkey, including 1,200 since July 2015. Turkey considers the YPG a terrorist group, but it is a key component of US -backed forces battling Islamic State in Syria . (more...)
- February 12, 2018
The PKK - listed as a terrorist group by the US, EU, and Turkey - has taken some 40,000 lives in Turkey, including 1,200 since July 2015. Turkey considers the YPG a terrorist group, but it is a key component of US -backed forces battling Islamic State in Syria . (more...)
President Trump Set To Unveil $1.5 Trillion Infrastructure Plan
- February 12, 2018
The first is that the country has been under-investing in infrastructure , leading a state of growing disrepair. Details on other cuts were sparse, "we are going to eliminate a few things here and there", said the senior official. These would be "projects that can lift the American spirit, that are the next-century-type of infrastructure as opposed to just rebuilding what we have now". (more...)
- February 12, 2018
The first is that the country has been under-investing in infrastructure , leading a state of growing disrepair. Details on other cuts were sparse, "we are going to eliminate a few things here and there", said the senior official. These would be "projects that can lift the American spirit, that are the next-century-type of infrastructure as opposed to just rebuilding what we have now". (more...)
Korea: 'Warm talks' with Moon
- February 12, 2018
Though South Korea is hosting the Winter Olympic Games for the first time , the nation has some experience in the world of worldwide athletics, having hosted the 1988 Summer Games in Seoul . "So the maximum pressure campaign is going to continue and intensify". She also asked him to play a "leading role" in reuniting the two Koreas after almost seven decades. (more...)
- February 12, 2018
Though South Korea is hosting the Winter Olympic Games for the first time , the nation has some experience in the world of worldwide athletics, having hosted the 1988 Summer Games in Seoul . "So the maximum pressure campaign is going to continue and intensify". She also asked him to play a "leading role" in reuniting the two Koreas after almost seven decades. (more...)
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