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Thousands of people flee Syria's war-torn Eastern Ghouta
- March 17, 2018
The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights could not say who carried out the strikes on the town of Zamalka. Last week, pro-government forces splintered rebel territory into three separate pockets in eastern Ghouta, the largest opposition stronghold near the capital. (more...)
- March 17, 2018
The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights could not say who carried out the strikes on the town of Zamalka. Last week, pro-government forces splintered rebel territory into three separate pockets in eastern Ghouta, the largest opposition stronghold near the capital. (more...)
Mueller Risks Crossing Trump's Red Line With Reported Subpoena
- March 17, 2018
Trump's choice to lead the National Security Agency, the lead US electronic spy agency, also expressed concern about Russia's cyberactivity during his confirmation hearing Thursday before the Senate Intelligence Committee. Yevgeny Prigozhin - an Oligarch who allegedly ran the agency and has close links to Russian President Vladimir Putin - and 12 of the agency's staff are also hit by the sanctions . (more...)
- March 17, 2018
Trump's choice to lead the National Security Agency, the lead US electronic spy agency, also expressed concern about Russia's cyberactivity during his confirmation hearing Thursday before the Senate Intelligence Committee. Yevgeny Prigozhin - an Oligarch who allegedly ran the agency and has close links to Russian President Vladimir Putin - and 12 of the agency's staff are also hit by the sanctions . (more...)
Russian Federation expels 23 United Kingdom diplomats in dispute over former spy's poisoning
- March 17, 2018
It ordered the diplomats to leave within a week. Escalating a crisis in relations, Russian Federation said it was also shutting down the activities of the British Council, which fosters cultural links between the two countries, and Britain's consulate-general in St. (more...)
- March 17, 2018
It ordered the diplomats to leave within a week. Escalating a crisis in relations, Russian Federation said it was also shutting down the activities of the British Council, which fosters cultural links between the two countries, and Britain's consulate-general in St. (more...)
Russian Federation expels 23 British diplomats after spy poisoning
- March 17, 2018
Theresa May has said that Britain is considering its "next steps" in the wake of 23 British diplomats being expelled from Russian Federation. Speaking after his meeting at the Foreign Office on Friday, British Ambassador Laurie Bristow said the, "crisis has arisen as a result of an appalling attack in the United Kingdom - the attempted murder of two people using a chemical weapon developed in Russian Federation". (more...)
- March 17, 2018
Theresa May has said that Britain is considering its "next steps" in the wake of 23 British diplomats being expelled from Russian Federation. Speaking after his meeting at the Foreign Office on Friday, British Ambassador Laurie Bristow said the, "crisis has arisen as a result of an appalling attack in the United Kingdom - the attempted murder of two people using a chemical weapon developed in Russian Federation". (more...)
WVU to face in-state rival Marshall in NCAA Tournament Sunday
- March 17, 2018
With the loss, Murray State ends its monumental season at 26-6, snapping their 13-game winning streak. The knowledge that West Virginia wouldn't last long in the NCAA Tournament with another such performance was emphasized. But Stark never found his shot from the outside and anytime he beat his defender there were Mountaineers waiting. Murray State lingered long enough to at least make the Mountaineers work. (more...)
- March 17, 2018
With the loss, Murray State ends its monumental season at 26-6, snapping their 13-game winning streak. The knowledge that West Virginia wouldn't last long in the NCAA Tournament with another such performance was emphasized. But Stark never found his shot from the outside and anytime he beat his defender there were Mountaineers waiting. Murray State lingered long enough to at least make the Mountaineers work. (more...)
CM Yogi Adityanath hit with 'Curse of Noida'
- March 17, 2018
The BJP's two strongholds Gorakhpur and Phulpur have been destroyed by the Samajwadi Party . "The vote bank will not think about caste but whether this or that candidate from a party will be able to deliver and do my work that is vital here", finishing with, "If there is an anti-BJP sentiment, why did the party win in Tripura?" It had won 71 out of 80 Lok Sabha seats in UP in 2014, representing more than 25% of the total Lok Sabha seats won by the BJP in 2014. (more...)
- March 17, 2018
The BJP's two strongholds Gorakhpur and Phulpur have been destroyed by the Samajwadi Party . "The vote bank will not think about caste but whether this or that candidate from a party will be able to deliver and do my work that is vital here", finishing with, "If there is an anti-BJP sentiment, why did the party win in Tripura?" It had won 71 out of 80 Lok Sabha seats in UP in 2014, representing more than 25% of the total Lok Sabha seats won by the BJP in 2014. (more...)
May: Russia's United Kingdom diplomat expulsion 'doesn't change facts of matter'
- March 17, 2018
Russia's foreign ministry made clear booting the diplomats is a direct response to what it says are "groundless accusations". The response comes amid a deterioration of London-Moscow relations over the consequent British punitive measures against Russia and the former Russian spy attack row. (more...)
- March 17, 2018
Russia's foreign ministry made clear booting the diplomats is a direct response to what it says are "groundless accusations". The response comes amid a deterioration of London-Moscow relations over the consequent British punitive measures against Russia and the former Russian spy attack row. (more...)
7 dead as small plane slams into house in Philippines
- March 17, 2018
The Piper 23 Apache twin-engined aircraft, operated by Lite Air Express, had just taken off from a small nearby airport, said Eric Apolonio, spokesman for the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP). when it stalled and plunged into the house of Luisa Santos at Purok 3 in the same village, said Supt. Witnesses said the plane hit a tree and electric post before slamming into the house, which was the home of an 80-year-old woman. (more...)
- March 17, 2018
The Piper 23 Apache twin-engined aircraft, operated by Lite Air Express, had just taken off from a small nearby airport, said Eric Apolonio, spokesman for the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP). when it stalled and plunged into the house of Luisa Santos at Purok 3 in the same village, said Supt. Witnesses said the plane hit a tree and electric post before slamming into the house, which was the home of an 80-year-old woman. (more...)
Russian Federation expels 23 United Kingdom diplomats as fallout over nerve agent attack grows
- March 17, 2018
The announcement followed on the heels of Britain's order this week for 23 Russian diplomats to leave the United Kingdom because Russia was not cooperating in the case of Sergei Skripal and his daughter, both found March 4 poisoned by a nerve agent that British officials say was developed in Russia. (more...)
- March 17, 2018
The announcement followed on the heels of Britain's order this week for 23 Russian diplomats to leave the United Kingdom because Russia was not cooperating in the case of Sergei Skripal and his daughter, both found March 4 poisoned by a nerve agent that British officials say was developed in Russia. (more...)
Russian Federation expels 23 British diplomats in row over spy poisoning
- March 17, 2018
Interested in Russia Investigation? "Regarding the disparity between both countries' consular institutions, Russian Federation withdraws its consent to establish British Consulate General in Saint Petersburg", the announcement says. Russia has now denied that any program under the name Novichok ever existed, despite the evidence presented two decades ago by the Russian scientist Vil Mirzayanov, who revealed its existence after becoming concerned it violated Russia's commitments to the ... (more...)
- March 17, 2018
Interested in Russia Investigation? "Regarding the disparity between both countries' consular institutions, Russian Federation withdraws its consent to establish British Consulate General in Saint Petersburg", the announcement says. Russia has now denied that any program under the name Novichok ever existed, despite the evidence presented two decades ago by the Russian scientist Vil Mirzayanov, who revealed its existence after becoming concerned it violated Russia's commitments to the ... (more...)
Three killed by blast in Afghan capital Kabul
- March 17, 2018
The local ToloNews reported that the Taliban had claimed responsibility for the attack. The latest blast in the series attacks in the war-weary Afghan capital comes after the United States general in Afghanistan said protecting the city was a priority for foreign forces. (more...)
- March 17, 2018
The local ToloNews reported that the Taliban had claimed responsibility for the attack. The latest blast in the series attacks in the war-weary Afghan capital comes after the United States general in Afghanistan said protecting the city was a priority for foreign forces. (more...)
Shriya marries boyfriend in hush-hush manner?
- March 17, 2018
Those who're caught unaware, andrei is a national-level Tennis player and apparently he's also the owner of a chain of restaurants in Moscoq. They have been dating each other for quite a long time and finally took the big step to get married to each other. (more...)
- March 17, 2018
Those who're caught unaware, andrei is a national-level Tennis player and apparently he's also the owner of a chain of restaurants in Moscoq. They have been dating each other for quite a long time and finally took the big step to get married to each other. (more...)
Russian Federation vows to respond to United Kingdom over spy attack 'any minute'
- March 17, 2018
Global support for the United Kingdom continues, as European Council president Donald Tusk spoke with Mrs May to begin formulating a European Union response. There has been a huge outcry against the Russians and this has obviously been replicated in Parliament with the prime minister and the leader of the opposition trading blows on who is culpable for the attack. (more...)
- March 17, 2018
Global support for the United Kingdom continues, as European Council president Donald Tusk spoke with Mrs May to begin formulating a European Union response. There has been a huge outcry against the Russians and this has obviously been replicated in Parliament with the prime minister and the leader of the opposition trading blows on who is culpable for the attack. (more...)
Turkey, allies say siege of Syria's Afrin underway
- March 17, 2018
The Turkish General Staff has said the center of Afrin has been surrounded since Monday as a result of the ongoing operations in the region and "critically important areas" have been seized. Russian news agencies said at least 100 civilians have been evacuated from eastern Ghouta, including 20 women and children. The UN Security Council passed a resolution last month calling for a 30-day truce to allow for aid deliveries and medical evacuations from the enclave - but the ceasefire demand ... (more...)
- March 17, 2018
The Turkish General Staff has said the center of Afrin has been surrounded since Monday as a result of the ongoing operations in the region and "critically important areas" have been seized. Russian news agencies said at least 100 civilians have been evacuated from eastern Ghouta, including 20 women and children. The UN Security Council passed a resolution last month calling for a 30-day truce to allow for aid deliveries and medical evacuations from the enclave - but the ceasefire demand ... (more...)
Britain says its priority is looking after staff in Russian Federation
- March 17, 2018
Petersburg and the British Council in Russian Federation, a cultural institute, due to what it called "groundless accusations" by Britain. The U.K., the U.S., Germany and France accused Russia this week of orchestrating the poisoning of a former Russian spy and his daughter with a toxic nerve agent on British soil, leaving them critically ill. (more...)
- March 17, 2018
Petersburg and the British Council in Russian Federation, a cultural institute, due to what it called "groundless accusations" by Britain. The U.K., the U.S., Germany and France accused Russia this week of orchestrating the poisoning of a former Russian spy and his daughter with a toxic nerve agent on British soil, leaving them critically ill. (more...)
North Korea's top diplomat in Sweden for talks
- March 17, 2018
Sweden's foreign ministry would not comment on that possibility, saying in a statement only that the talks would "focus on Sweden's consular responsibilities as a protecting power for the United States, Canada and Australia". Deputy Secretary John Sullivan met separately with Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha of South Korea, the nation which teed up the Trump-Kim summit, and Foreign Minister Taro Kono of Japan, whose nation is less enthusiastic and more skeptical about the sudden spirit of ... (more...)
- March 17, 2018
Sweden's foreign ministry would not comment on that possibility, saying in a statement only that the talks would "focus on Sweden's consular responsibilities as a protecting power for the United States, Canada and Australia". Deputy Secretary John Sullivan met separately with Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha of South Korea, the nation which teed up the Trump-Kim summit, and Foreign Minister Taro Kono of Japan, whose nation is less enthusiastic and more skeptical about the sudden spirit of ... (more...)
Trump's Lawyers Claim Stormy Daniels Violated Confidentiality Agreement at Least 20 Times
- March 17, 2018
Avenatti responded late Friday that the president was engaging in "bullying tactics" aimed at moving the case "behind closed doors, outside of public view and scrutiny". Mr. Trump's representatives have denied the allegations that he had an affair with Ms. Clifford. "She's going to be able to provide very specific details about what happened here", Mr Avenatti said, referring to the 60 Minutes interview. (more...)
- March 17, 2018
Avenatti responded late Friday that the president was engaging in "bullying tactics" aimed at moving the case "behind closed doors, outside of public view and scrutiny". Mr. Trump's representatives have denied the allegations that he had an affair with Ms. Clifford. "She's going to be able to provide very specific details about what happened here", Mr Avenatti said, referring to the 60 Minutes interview. (more...)
Late non-call helps Auburn hold off Charleston
- March 17, 2018
He knew they did not like to go to their left, too. Jarrell Brantley scored a game-high 24 points, but it was not enough as No. 13 seed College of Charleston fell to No. Auburn pushed the pace with 9 points off of fast breaks versus an opposing 8 points off of fast breaks. "Bryce is one of the best guards in the SEC defensively", said team Mustapha Heron. (more...)
- March 17, 2018
He knew they did not like to go to their left, too. Jarrell Brantley scored a game-high 24 points, but it was not enough as No. 13 seed College of Charleston fell to No. Auburn pushed the pace with 9 points off of fast breaks versus an opposing 8 points off of fast breaks. "Bryce is one of the best guards in the SEC defensively", said team Mustapha Heron. (more...)
FAA Bans 'Doors-Off' Flights After Deadly NYC Helicopter Crash
- March 17, 2018
The five people who died when their helicopter lost power and had to put down in the East River were tethered to the craft by ropes attached to harnesses so they wouldn't fall out through the open doors. Rescue teams had to cut the helicopter's harnesses to remove the passengers from the submerged aircraft. On Friday, the agency said they found no signs of engine failure or pre-impact mechanical problems. (more...)
- March 17, 2018
The five people who died when their helicopter lost power and had to put down in the East River were tethered to the craft by ropes attached to harnesses so they wouldn't fall out through the open doors. Rescue teams had to cut the helicopter's harnesses to remove the passengers from the submerged aircraft. On Friday, the agency said they found no signs of engine failure or pre-impact mechanical problems. (more...)
US Defense System Deployment to Protect Japan From N Korea - Japan's Minister
- March 17, 2018
All we have is a message conveyed through South Korea , which, to be blunt, is not always the most reliable messenger. The meeting, if it materializes, will be the first sit-down between a North Korean leader and a serving US president. "I pressed the point to them, this would be an incredibly good time for them to release those prisoners so that they can be reunited with their families". (more...)
- March 17, 2018
All we have is a message conveyed through South Korea , which, to be blunt, is not always the most reliable messenger. The meeting, if it materializes, will be the first sit-down between a North Korean leader and a serving US president. "I pressed the point to them, this would be an incredibly good time for them to release those prisoners so that they can be reunited with their families". (more...)
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