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Sweden pledges to support historic US-North Korea dialogue
- March 17, 2018
North Korea Foreign Minister Ri Yong-ho was supposed to leave the country Friday. Abe said there has been no change in Japan's position of seeking to resolve the country's pending issues with the North before normalizing diplomatic relations, based on the 2002 Pyongyang Declaration. (more...)
- March 17, 2018
North Korea Foreign Minister Ri Yong-ho was supposed to leave the country Friday. Abe said there has been no change in Japan's position of seeking to resolve the country's pending issues with the North before normalizing diplomatic relations, based on the 2002 Pyongyang Declaration. (more...)
Sweden happy to host US-North Korea talks
- March 17, 2018
Before a date or a venue for the summit can be set, North Korea will have to publicly confirm that it sent the invitation and intends to honor it, by attending a meeting to discuss giving up its nuclear arsenal. "The security situation on the peninsula is one of the most pressing issues on the world agenda right now, and if Sweden can play a part in de-escalation there, this is what we're trying to do", Skoog told reporters in NY. (more...)
- March 17, 2018
Before a date or a venue for the summit can be set, North Korea will have to publicly confirm that it sent the invitation and intends to honor it, by attending a meeting to discuss giving up its nuclear arsenal. "The security situation on the peninsula is one of the most pressing issues on the world agenda right now, and if Sweden can play a part in de-escalation there, this is what we're trying to do", Skoog told reporters in NY. (more...)
A big temp swing brings rain to start the weekend
- March 17, 2018
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Temperatures will dip into the mid 30s under mostly clear skies overnight. South wind 10 to 20 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Rain changes to snow Tuesday . Cloudy, with a high near 40°. Saturday: Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. (more...)
- March 17, 2018
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Temperatures will dip into the mid 30s under mostly clear skies overnight. South wind 10 to 20 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Rain changes to snow Tuesday . Cloudy, with a high near 40°. Saturday: Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. (more...)
Did Wikipedia Just Shade YouTube For Being Cheap?
- March 17, 2018
Wojcicki said the company may consider linking out to other sources of information in the future. YouTube is home to how-to videos, movie trailers, and the occasional conspiracy theory videos and propaganda. In a tweet to its followers, the company said, "We are happy to see people, companies, and organizations recognize Wikimedia's value as a repository of free knowledge". (more...)
- March 17, 2018
Wojcicki said the company may consider linking out to other sources of information in the future. YouTube is home to how-to videos, movie trailers, and the occasional conspiracy theory videos and propaganda. In a tweet to its followers, the company said, "We are happy to see people, companies, and organizations recognize Wikimedia's value as a repository of free knowledge". (more...)
Russian Federation to expel British diplomats in retaliation
- March 17, 2018
About Turkey's Operation Olive Branch in Syria's Afrin region, Lavrov said the US had "sincerely provoked Turkey" by its actions in the eastern part of Syria. "After all, what kind of logic was voiced yesterday and what logic is articulated by the so-called expert community?" "People support Putin as a symbol of Russian Federation, symbol of its might". (more...)
- March 17, 2018
About Turkey's Operation Olive Branch in Syria's Afrin region, Lavrov said the US had "sincerely provoked Turkey" by its actions in the eastern part of Syria. "After all, what kind of logic was voiced yesterday and what logic is articulated by the so-called expert community?" "People support Putin as a symbol of Russian Federation, symbol of its might". (more...)
What Sean Miller said after Arizona's NCAA Tournament loss to Buffalo
- March 17, 2018
The Bulls (27-8) ran away from the Wildcats with a blistering second half to setup a showdown with Kentucky in the next round. The Bulls rank 224th in rebounds allowed per game (36.3). Last game we wanted to shoot all the 3s to like kind of expose their 7-footers. Quotable: "One strength I think they have is their size". The Wildcats beat the No. (more...)
- March 17, 2018
The Bulls (27-8) ran away from the Wildcats with a blistering second half to setup a showdown with Kentucky in the next round. The Bulls rank 224th in rebounds allowed per game (36.3). Last game we wanted to shoot all the 3s to like kind of expose their 7-footers. Quotable: "One strength I think they have is their size". The Wildcats beat the No. (more...)
Kremlin furious as Britain links Putin to ex-spy attack
- March 17, 2018
British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said Friday it was "overwhelmingly likely" that Russian President Vladimir Putin was behind the poisoning of a Russian former spy, in the most direct British accusation against the Russian leader to date. (more...)
- March 17, 2018
British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said Friday it was "overwhelmingly likely" that Russian President Vladimir Putin was behind the poisoning of a Russian former spy, in the most direct British accusation against the Russian leader to date. (more...)
South Korea Aims For High-Level Talks About Talks With North
- March 17, 2018
South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha and her Japanese counterpart, Taro Kono meet with Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan, who is serving as Acting Secretary of State after Rex Tillerson was sacked by the president earlier this week. (more...)
- March 17, 2018
South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha and her Japanese counterpart, Taro Kono meet with Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan, who is serving as Acting Secretary of State after Rex Tillerson was sacked by the president earlier this week. (more...)
Amber Alert Issued In Mexico For Missing Teen
- March 17, 2018
After discovering that Esterly had signed her daughter out of school, Luu said she was told by school officials how to contact police and possibly get a restraining order filed against Esterly. "We have been working closely with the police and Amy's family since February 9 and are providing whatever information and assistance we can to assist them", said Susan Mauser, the school's CEO. (more...)
- March 17, 2018
After discovering that Esterly had signed her daughter out of school, Luu said she was told by school officials how to contact police and possibly get a restraining order filed against Esterly. "We have been working closely with the police and Amy's family since February 9 and are providing whatever information and assistance we can to assist them", said Susan Mauser, the school's CEO. (more...)
Deandre Harris found not guilty
- March 17, 2018
Joseph Platania, the Charlottesville commonwealth's attorney, said in a statement Friday that his office "appreciates the Court's careful review and consideration of the evidence in this case and respects the decision made by Judge Downer". (more...)
- March 17, 2018
Joseph Platania, the Charlottesville commonwealth's attorney, said in a statement Friday that his office "appreciates the Court's careful review and consideration of the evidence in this case and respects the decision made by Judge Downer". (more...)
Illegal alien appointed to state post in California
- March 17, 2018
The decision comes just two days after Trump's first visit to California since taking office. Trump slammed California as "totally out of control" and criticized the state's sanctuary policies. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and claims to have represented Edith Espinal, an OH woman who sought to avoid being deported to Mexico and separated from her U.S. (more...)
- March 17, 2018
The decision comes just two days after Trump's first visit to California since taking office. Trump slammed California as "totally out of control" and criticized the state's sanctuary policies. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and claims to have represented Edith Espinal, an OH woman who sought to avoid being deported to Mexico and separated from her U.S. (more...)
Tillerson's Exit Could Doom the Iran Nuclear Deal
- March 17, 2018
The agreement allows Iran to pursue a nuclear energy program - for strictly civilian use - in return for the lifting of longstanding economic sanctions. Nevertheless, unless there is a recovery in the country's economic and investment prospects, Iran's commitment to the deal could gradually erode following a United States withdrawal, resulting in its eventual collapse. (more...)
- March 17, 2018
The agreement allows Iran to pursue a nuclear energy program - for strictly civilian use - in return for the lifting of longstanding economic sanctions. Nevertheless, unless there is a recovery in the country's economic and investment prospects, Iran's commitment to the deal could gradually erode following a United States withdrawal, resulting in its eventual collapse. (more...)
2 dead, several injured in West Bank vehicle ramming
- March 17, 2018
The Israeli army did not confirm the deaths but said a Palestinian "ran over ( Israeli ) soldiers who were securing routes adjacent to the community of Mevo Dotan". Gaza's rulers, the Islamic militant group Hamas, issued a statement praising the "operation" but did not take responsibility for the attack. The Hamas terrorist group hailed the attack, noting it came 100 days after US President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital. (more...)
- March 17, 2018
The Israeli army did not confirm the deaths but said a Palestinian "ran over ( Israeli ) soldiers who were securing routes adjacent to the community of Mevo Dotan". Gaza's rulers, the Islamic militant group Hamas, issued a statement praising the "operation" but did not take responsibility for the attack. The Hamas terrorist group hailed the attack, noting it came 100 days after US President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital. (more...)
Severe weather, high fire danger possible this weekend
- March 17, 2018
Precipitation could total up to a half-inch, the National Weather Service office in Valley said. Our next rain chances arrive on Monday in the form of scattered showers with highs sinking into the 50s. The good news is, we will see some clearing for Saturday afternoon and evening. Clouds will build in Saturday morning with rain showers Saturday afternoon. (more...)
- March 17, 2018
Precipitation could total up to a half-inch, the National Weather Service office in Valley said. Our next rain chances arrive on Monday in the form of scattered showers with highs sinking into the 50s. The good news is, we will see some clearing for Saturday afternoon and evening. Clouds will build in Saturday morning with rain showers Saturday afternoon. (more...)
Southgate desperate to avoid World Cup boycott and lead England in Russian Federation
- March 17, 2018
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere says that he must "repay" Gareth Southgate's faith in him after earning a recall to the England squad . Pope and Tarkowski were both selected for the Three Lions by Gareth Southgate for the first time, after outstanding campaigns, and will join up with the squad on Monday for friendlies with Holland and Italy . (more...)
- March 17, 2018
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere says that he must "repay" Gareth Southgate's faith in him after earning a recall to the England squad . Pope and Tarkowski were both selected for the Three Lions by Gareth Southgate for the first time, after outstanding campaigns, and will join up with the squad on Monday for friendlies with Holland and Italy . (more...)
Russian Federation to expel British diplomats as crisis over ex-spy attack deepens
- March 16, 2018
Britain is expelling 23 Russian diplomats and taking other steps against Russian interests as the two nations' relations sink to a post-Cold War low. The attack marks the first known use of the substance that was developed by the Soviet military since World War II and has marked a new low in relations between Britain and Russian Federation in the post-Cold War era. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
Britain is expelling 23 Russian diplomats and taking other steps against Russian interests as the two nations' relations sink to a post-Cold War low. The attack marks the first known use of the substance that was developed by the Soviet military since World War II and has marked a new low in relations between Britain and Russian Federation in the post-Cold War era. (more...)
Palestinian ramming attack kills two Israelis in West Bank - radio
- March 16, 2018
It said the driver was injured and hospitalized for treatment. Palestinian media reports said he was 26. The attack "proves our people's readiness to continue the Jerusalem intifada", Hamas said. policy. The Palestinians seek east Jerusalem as their future capital and view Trump's decision as siding with Israel on one of the conflict's thorniest issues. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
It said the driver was injured and hospitalized for treatment. Palestinian media reports said he was 26. The attack "proves our people's readiness to continue the Jerusalem intifada", Hamas said. policy. The Palestinians seek east Jerusalem as their future capital and view Trump's decision as siding with Israel on one of the conflict's thorniest issues. (more...)
Student, 18, viciously beaten by 'group of women' outside shopping centre dies
- March 16, 2018
In a statement issued to parliamentary reporters Thursday, Abed said as many as 13 Arab and Egyptian human rights organisations are preparing a "dossier" on violations against Egyptian nationals in the United Kingdom and other countries. Nottinghamshire Police have asked people not to post comments on social media suggesting that the incident was motivated by hate, calling it an "active ongoing investigation", adding "legal proceedings are active". (more...)
- March 16, 2018
In a statement issued to parliamentary reporters Thursday, Abed said as many as 13 Arab and Egyptian human rights organisations are preparing a "dossier" on violations against Egyptian nationals in the United Kingdom and other countries. Nottinghamshire Police have asked people not to post comments on social media suggesting that the incident was motivated by hate, calling it an "active ongoing investigation", adding "legal proceedings are active". (more...)
U.S. accuses Russian Federation of ongoing operation to hack energy grid
- March 16, 2018
National security officials pointed to the poisoning of a former spy in the United Kingdom with a military-grade nerve agent and aggression in Ukraine as some of the malicious actions by Russian Federation. special counsel handling a sprawling Russia probe. The sanctions hit three organizations and 13 individuals. It targets both officials from the Russian spy agency FSB and Russia's military intelligence agency GRU. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
National security officials pointed to the poisoning of a former spy in the United Kingdom with a military-grade nerve agent and aggression in Ukraine as some of the malicious actions by Russian Federation. special counsel handling a sprawling Russia probe. The sanctions hit three organizations and 13 individuals. It targets both officials from the Russian spy agency FSB and Russia's military intelligence agency GRU. (more...)
Barack Obama Reveals NCAA Bracket ... Picks Mich
- March 16, 2018
March Madness has reached more than one former president of the United States. This year's isn't that chalky, though. Virginia , North Carolina and Villanova are his Final Four picks. Do you agree with Obama's picks in the Big Dance? ESPN would televise it. People like me wrote blog posts about it . I'm going to go ahead and assume you can't actually read those, so lets break it down a bit. (more...)
- March 16, 2018
March Madness has reached more than one former president of the United States. This year's isn't that chalky, though. Virginia , North Carolina and Villanova are his Final Four picks. Do you agree with Obama's picks in the Big Dance? ESPN would televise it. People like me wrote blog posts about it . I'm going to go ahead and assume you can't actually read those, so lets break it down a bit. (more...)
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