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What to watch in Tuesday's Texas primary
- March 07, 2018
Gina said, "It can't be surprising the number of women running, the number of women color running". "My opponent has raised a lot of money". Cruz is favored to win re-election in a state where Trump won by 9 percentage points and the last Senate election Democrats won was in 1988. (more...)
- March 07, 2018
Gina said, "It can't be surprising the number of women running, the number of women color running". "My opponent has raised a lot of money". Cruz is favored to win re-election in a state where Trump won by 9 percentage points and the last Senate election Democrats won was in 1988. (more...)
Trump Economic Adviser Resigns after Tariff Dispute
- March 07, 2018
Cohn quickly found work at U.S. Steel to appease his father, only to pivot to a Wall Street job within a few months that eventually led him to Goldman in 1990. The White House downplayed the idea Cohn resigned over more aggressive trade policies, but only moments before the announcement, Trump showed no signs of backing down even in the face of opposition from his own party. (more...)
- March 07, 2018
Cohn quickly found work at U.S. Steel to appease his father, only to pivot to a Wall Street job within a few months that eventually led him to Goldman in 1990. The White House downplayed the idea Cohn resigned over more aggressive trade policies, but only moments before the announcement, Trump showed no signs of backing down even in the face of opposition from his own party. (more...)
We will try to block Russian interference in 2018 elections
- March 07, 2018
While Mr. Trump called the statements out of North and South Korea "positive", he said "one way or the other we have to do something, we cannot let that situation fester". He said he could not adequately assess the South's account of the Pyongyang talks until the South Koreans have provided a full briefing. Warmbier died shortly after being returned to the U.S. (more...)
- March 07, 2018
While Mr. Trump called the statements out of North and South Korea "positive", he said "one way or the other we have to do something, we cannot let that situation fester". He said he could not adequately assess the South's account of the Pyongyang talks until the South Koreans have provided a full briefing. Warmbier died shortly after being returned to the U.S. (more...)
Justice Dept. suing California over 'sanctuary' laws
- March 07, 2018
According to the CPOA's webpage about Legislative Day events, the event at the Sawyer is full. The Trump administration on Tuesday sued to block California laws that extend protections to people living in the USA illegally, the most aggressive move yet in its push to force so-called sanctuary cities and states to cooperate with immigration authorities. (more...)
- March 07, 2018
According to the CPOA's webpage about Legislative Day events, the event at the Sawyer is full. The Trump administration on Tuesday sued to block California laws that extend protections to people living in the USA illegally, the most aggressive move yet in its push to force so-called sanctuary cities and states to cooperate with immigration authorities. (more...)
Battlefield V will have co-op, episodic campaign
- March 07, 2018
As a case in point, Drakesden clams that the story campaign only follows the German side, while VentureBeat insists that it's actually a number of separate stories, featuring different characters, in the style of Battlefield 1 . Another titbit is that you'll be able to go prone on your back, similar to Rainbow Six Siege . This will supposedly give more movement options in competitive multiplayer, which is always a good thing, right? A report that surfaced last week shared that the ... (more...)
- March 07, 2018
As a case in point, Drakesden clams that the story campaign only follows the German side, while VentureBeat insists that it's actually a number of separate stories, featuring different characters, in the style of Battlefield 1 . Another titbit is that you'll be able to go prone on your back, similar to Rainbow Six Siege . This will supposedly give more movement options in competitive multiplayer, which is always a good thing, right? A report that surfaced last week shared that the ... (more...)
China slaps down United States claim that it's pushing Africa into debt
- March 07, 2018
The State Department announced on Monday the details of Secretary of State Rex TillersonRex Wayne TillersonFormer WH adviser: Trump will want to rejoin Paris climate pact by 2020 Why the U.S. Certainly the U.S. has slipped behind China, which has built huge infrastructure projects across Africa (including a transnational railroad in Djibouti) largely financed by big long-term loans. (more...)
- March 07, 2018
The State Department announced on Monday the details of Secretary of State Rex TillersonRex Wayne TillersonFormer WH adviser: Trump will want to rejoin Paris climate pact by 2020 Why the U.S. Certainly the U.S. has slipped behind China, which has built huge infrastructure projects across Africa (including a transnational railroad in Djibouti) largely financed by big long-term loans. (more...)
Bill to keep Arkansas Medicaid plan advances
- March 07, 2018
With this approval, Arkansas becomes one of only three states that now mandates work for people who want to keep health benefits funded by Medicaid expansion dollars. Arkansas' proposal would not affect those on its traditional Medicaid program. The state will phase in the requirement for 30 to 49-year-olds between June and September. (more...)
- March 07, 2018
With this approval, Arkansas becomes one of only three states that now mandates work for people who want to keep health benefits funded by Medicaid expansion dollars. Arkansas' proposal would not affect those on its traditional Medicaid program. The state will phase in the requirement for 30 to 49-year-olds between June and September. (more...)
Ireland rejects the Canada-US border model
- March 07, 2018
Update 9.15pm: Leo Varadkar says a US-Canada-style border would not be an acceptable option for the Irish border post-Brexit. Echoing last Friday's major speech on Brexit , Mrs May said: "We will not go back to a hard border between Northern Ireland and Ireland". (more...)
- March 07, 2018
Update 9.15pm: Leo Varadkar says a US-Canada-style border would not be an acceptable option for the Irish border post-Brexit. Echoing last Friday's major speech on Brexit , Mrs May said: "We will not go back to a hard border between Northern Ireland and Ireland". (more...)
The UK is gripped by a freaky Russian spy mystery
- March 07, 2018
Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia were found unconscious near the Maltings shopping centre and are receiving treatment in hospital. The Skripals were taken to a hospital and are being treated for suspected exposure to an unknown substance . (more...)
- March 07, 2018
Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia were found unconscious near the Maltings shopping centre and are receiving treatment in hospital. The Skripals were taken to a hospital and are being treated for suspected exposure to an unknown substance . (more...)
Michelle Obama Had an Adorable Dance Party With Her Young Portrait Admirer
- March 07, 2018
The response to the Obama-Parker meeting has been a series of Twitter users gushing one after another. The news made its way to Obama's doorstep and the mother-of-two chose to meet with the precocious Parker to instill another set of encouraging words. (more...)
- March 07, 2018
The response to the Obama-Parker meeting has been a series of Twitter users gushing one after another. The news made its way to Obama's doorstep and the mother-of-two chose to meet with the precocious Parker to instill another set of encouraging words. (more...)
Florida Senate Approves Gun Control Package, OKs Arming Some School Personnel
- March 06, 2018
The amendment names the program for Aaron Feis, an assistant football coach killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School during the February 14 shooting that left 17 dead. While crafted by Republicans, some GOP senators still opposed it because they don't agree with raising the minimum age to guy a rifle from 18 to 21 or requiring a waiting period to buy the weapons. (more...)
- March 06, 2018
The amendment names the program for Aaron Feis, an assistant football coach killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School during the February 14 shooting that left 17 dead. While crafted by Republicans, some GOP senators still opposed it because they don't agree with raising the minimum age to guy a rifle from 18 to 21 or requiring a waiting period to buy the weapons. (more...)
YPG/PKK terrorists blocking civilians from leaving Syria's Afrin: UN spox
- March 06, 2018
Hami Aksoy also told a news conference Ankara would tell U.S. authorities during meetings on March 8-9 that it expected Washington to take concrete steps on retrieving weapons provided to the Syrian Kurdish YPG militants, Reuters reported. (more...)
- March 06, 2018
Hami Aksoy also told a news conference Ankara would tell U.S. authorities during meetings on March 8-9 that it expected Washington to take concrete steps on retrieving weapons provided to the Syrian Kurdish YPG militants, Reuters reported. (more...)
Exit polls indicate a hung parliament, 5-star movement single largest party
- March 06, 2018
The League's votes, along with Forza Italia and those of a smaller partner, the far-right Brothers of Italy , totalled 37 per cent of ballots cast - nowhere near the absolute majority needed to win the confidence votes in each chamber of Parliament required under Italy's system for governing. (more...)
- March 06, 2018
The League's votes, along with Forza Italia and those of a smaller partner, the far-right Brothers of Italy , totalled 37 per cent of ballots cast - nowhere near the absolute majority needed to win the confidence votes in each chamber of Parliament required under Italy's system for governing. (more...)
Turkey not to extradite Greek soldiers: Deputy PM
- March 06, 2018
A Turkish court on March 5 rejected a request to release two Greek soldiers , who were detained "after crossing the Turkish border during bad weather", private broadcaster CNN Türk and other local media have reported. In an apparent direct response to Monday's ruling, a Greek court on Tuesday rejected a Turkish extradition request for a suspected Turkish left-wing militant arrested in Athens a year ago. (more...)
- March 06, 2018
A Turkish court on March 5 rejected a request to release two Greek soldiers , who were detained "after crossing the Turkish border during bad weather", private broadcaster CNN Türk and other local media have reported. In an apparent direct response to Monday's ruling, a Greek court on Tuesday rejected a Turkish extradition request for a suspected Turkish left-wing militant arrested in Athens a year ago. (more...)
France to set age of sexual consent at 15
- March 06, 2018
After consultations with the public and the recommendations from a panel of experts, "the government has chose to set the age at 15", Schiappa said . She said she was "very glad" the government had chosen 15, as recommended by doctors and legal experts, an age long called for by associations fighting violence against children. (more...)
- March 06, 2018
After consultations with the public and the recommendations from a panel of experts, "the government has chose to set the age at 15", Schiappa said . She said she was "very glad" the government had chosen 15, as recommended by doctors and legal experts, an age long called for by associations fighting violence against children. (more...)
Police and firefighters save choking puppy in MA
- March 06, 2018
WCVB reported that the police officers were captured on video surveillance examining Megan Vitale's 9-week-old Saint Bernard who was "not breathing, limp and unresponsive", according to officials. Then, firefighters came in with oxygen to help revive the dog. As we learned from a media statement from the North Reading police, the firies had a mask specifically designed for pets. (more...)
- March 06, 2018
WCVB reported that the police officers were captured on video surveillance examining Megan Vitale's 9-week-old Saint Bernard who was "not breathing, limp and unresponsive", according to officials. Then, firefighters came in with oxygen to help revive the dog. As we learned from a media statement from the North Reading police, the firies had a mask specifically designed for pets. (more...)
Malta International Airport ranked second best European airport
- March 06, 2018
This score bumped the airport up a place from 2016, where it is in a tie with Moscow Sheremetyevo (more than 40 million passenger per year) and Porto (more than 10 million passengers per year). The award categories cover achievements of airports of all sizes, and different areas of the world. "As we witness robust traffic growth, we look forward to a strong collaboration and support of all airport stakeholders and partners". (more...)
- March 06, 2018
This score bumped the airport up a place from 2016, where it is in a tie with Moscow Sheremetyevo (more than 40 million passenger per year) and Porto (more than 10 million passengers per year). The award categories cover achievements of airports of all sizes, and different areas of the world. "As we witness robust traffic growth, we look forward to a strong collaboration and support of all airport stakeholders and partners". (more...)
Italy Faces Political Paralysis After Populist Shock
- March 06, 2018
Former White House adviser Steve Bannon - the man who helped Donald Trump ride a populist wave to the US presidency - characterized the Italian election as "pure populism". The likelihood of a right-wing coalition was boosted after Democratic politicians continued to rule out a possible coalition with 5-Star, even after the exit poll was announced. (more...)
- March 06, 2018
Former White House adviser Steve Bannon - the man who helped Donald Trump ride a populist wave to the US presidency - characterized the Italian election as "pure populism". The likelihood of a right-wing coalition was boosted after Democratic politicians continued to rule out a possible coalition with 5-Star, even after the exit poll was announced. (more...)
Imran Tahir delighted over maiden hat-trick in the subcontinent
- March 06, 2018
Multan will play Peshawar in their next match on March 6 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. But another exception is that their match against Karachi Kings was forced to be abandoned after intermittent rain continued to lash Sharjah on Friday. (more...)
- March 06, 2018
Multan will play Peshawar in their next match on March 6 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. But another exception is that their match against Karachi Kings was forced to be abandoned after intermittent rain continued to lash Sharjah on Friday. (more...)
Could Saudi crown prince's United Kingdom visit lead to $100bn deals?
- March 06, 2018
The agreement was first announced during a visit to Cairo in April 2016 by Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, during which he announced a multi-billion-dollar package of investments and soft loans for Egypt. Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir said on Monday that Britain's planned exit from the European Union did not reduce its attractiveness as an investment destination, adding: "We think that Britain is one of the great powers". (more...)
- March 06, 2018
The agreement was first announced during a visit to Cairo in April 2016 by Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, during which he announced a multi-billion-dollar package of investments and soft loans for Egypt. Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir said on Monday that Britain's planned exit from the European Union did not reduce its attractiveness as an investment destination, adding: "We think that Britain is one of the great powers". (more...)
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