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Philippines top judge to appeal ouster
- May 14, 2018
Former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo named Corona chief justice during the election ban on appointments before the 2010 presidential race, which Benigno Aquino III won. Occupying the No. 2 slot in the 15-member SC, Carpio had been acting Chief Justice in many instances in the past - when the late Chief Justice Renato C. (more...)
- May 14, 2018
Former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo named Corona chief justice during the election ban on appointments before the 2010 presidential race, which Benigno Aquino III won. Occupying the No. 2 slot in the 15-member SC, Carpio had been acting Chief Justice in many instances in the past - when the late Chief Justice Renato C. (more...)
Plane crashes in Ireland - boy, 7, among dead
- May 14, 2018
The cause of the crash remains unknown and an investigation is underway. According to reports, the plane went down immediately after the 16 parachuters jumped from the aircraft. Members of the Civil Defence, Offaly Fire Services and Garda were first to attend the scene, along with local residents. It is understood the pilot is from the United Kingdom, while the boy is the son of a member of the Parachute Club. (more...)
- May 14, 2018
The cause of the crash remains unknown and an investigation is underway. According to reports, the plane went down immediately after the 16 parachuters jumped from the aircraft. Members of the Civil Defence, Offaly Fire Services and Garda were first to attend the scene, along with local residents. It is understood the pilot is from the United Kingdom, while the boy is the son of a member of the Parachute Club. (more...)
Fox News Bans Guest Analyst Who Said Torture 'Worked' on John McCain
- May 14, 2018
The official, Kelly Sadler , was discussing McCain's opposition to Donald Trump's nominee for Central Intelligence Agency director, Gina Haspel, when she allegedly claimed "it doesn't matter" because "he's dying anyway". "I don't understand what kind of environment you're working in where that would be acceptable and then you can come to work the next day and still have a job", she said . (more...)
- May 14, 2018
The official, Kelly Sadler , was discussing McCain's opposition to Donald Trump's nominee for Central Intelligence Agency director, Gina Haspel, when she allegedly claimed "it doesn't matter" because "he's dying anyway". "I don't understand what kind of environment you're working in where that would be acceptable and then you can come to work the next day and still have a job", she said . (more...)
White House doesn't apologize for aide's comment mocking McCain
- May 14, 2018
Sadler was discussing McCain's opposition to Trump's pick for Central Intelligence Agency director, Gina Haspel, at a communications staff meeting on Thursday when she said that, "it doesn't matter" because "he's dying anyway ", two people in the room confirmed to The Associated Press. (more...)
- May 14, 2018
Sadler was discussing McCain's opposition to Trump's pick for Central Intelligence Agency director, Gina Haspel, at a communications staff meeting on Thursday when she said that, "it doesn't matter" because "he's dying anyway ", two people in the room confirmed to The Associated Press. (more...)
United States threatens sanctions against European companies as Iran rift grows
- May 14, 2018
Trump's decision to pull the United States out of the Iranian nuclear deal and revive US economic sanctions has alarmed the leaders of Britain, France and Germany who remain committed to the deal and who have significant trade ties with Tehran. (more...)
- May 14, 2018
Trump's decision to pull the United States out of the Iranian nuclear deal and revive US economic sanctions has alarmed the leaders of Britain, France and Germany who remain committed to the deal and who have significant trade ties with Tehran. (more...)
Israel boosts Gaza border force as United States prepares to open Jerusalem embassy
- May 14, 2018
They also voted together to block the release of a statement by the European Union rejecting USA plans to officially open its Embassy Monday in Jerusalem. Col. Jonathan Conricus. Fraser Valley residents have an opportunity to mark the 70th anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba - "Catastrophe" - on Tuesday, May 15 with a candlelight vigil in Abbotsford. (more...)
- May 14, 2018
They also voted together to block the release of a statement by the European Union rejecting USA plans to officially open its Embassy Monday in Jerusalem. Col. Jonathan Conricus. Fraser Valley residents have an opportunity to mark the 70th anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba - "Catastrophe" - on Tuesday, May 15 with a candlelight vigil in Abbotsford. (more...)
Bolton Warns Sanctions Possible for Doing Business With Iran
- May 14, 2018
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has signaled his country's readiness to remain in the nuclear deal if a consensus is reached, though he raised the possibility of restarting enriching uranium once talks fail. Simultaneously, the country would make preparations to restart its programme of nuclear enrichment, he added, as per CNN. The other signees had urged Washington to remain in the deal. (more...)
- May 14, 2018
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has signaled his country's readiness to remain in the nuclear deal if a consensus is reached, though he raised the possibility of restarting enriching uranium once talks fail. Simultaneously, the country would make preparations to restart its programme of nuclear enrichment, he added, as per CNN. The other signees had urged Washington to remain in the deal. (more...)
'Anger will destroy you': Father of murdered WA children speaks
- May 14, 2018
On Saturday, Commissioner Dawson confirmed three longarm firearms were recovered at the property, all of which were licensed to Peter Miles . Mr Cockman told a press conference on Sunday that he had been full of anger after Mr Miles and his wife cut him off from seeing his children. (more...)
- May 14, 2018
On Saturday, Commissioner Dawson confirmed three longarm firearms were recovered at the property, all of which were licensed to Peter Miles . Mr Cockman told a press conference on Sunday that he had been full of anger after Mr Miles and his wife cut him off from seeing his children. (more...)
Why Singapore for Trump-Kim summit?
- May 13, 2018
Meanwhile, North Korea has scheduled the dismantlement of its nuclear test site for sometime between May 23 and 25 depending on weather conditions to uphold its pledge to discontinue nuclear tests, state media said yesterday. She said the U.S. troop presence in the South for the past 65 years has played a "crucial role for deterrence", peace and stability on the Korean peninsula. (more...)
- May 13, 2018
Meanwhile, North Korea has scheduled the dismantlement of its nuclear test site for sometime between May 23 and 25 depending on weather conditions to uphold its pledge to discontinue nuclear tests, state media said yesterday. She said the U.S. troop presence in the South for the past 65 years has played a "crucial role for deterrence", peace and stability on the Korean peninsula. (more...)
Don't Do Business With Iran, Bolton Warns Euro Firms
- May 13, 2018
On Iran, Bolton responded to a question from ABC News' Chief Global Affairs Correspondent and This Week Co-Anchor Martha Raddatz about the reaction of European allies to Trump's pulling the USA out of the nuclear agreement last week. European Union officials have indicated they may threaten similar measures to those that pressured then president Bill Clinton to give waivers to European companies under USA sanctions on countries such as Cuba during the 1990s. (more...)
- May 13, 2018
On Iran, Bolton responded to a question from ABC News' Chief Global Affairs Correspondent and This Week Co-Anchor Martha Raddatz about the reaction of European allies to Trump's pulling the USA out of the nuclear agreement last week. European Union officials have indicated they may threaten similar measures to those that pressured then president Bill Clinton to give waivers to European companies under USA sanctions on countries such as Cuba during the 1990s. (more...)
CBSE conducts separate board exams for six Indian sports starlets
- May 13, 2018
The Chief minister will also felicitate the topper. The Central Board of Secondary Education ( CBSE ) will be conducting examinations for six students of class 10 and 12, who were representing India at worldwide sports championships during the board exams . (more...)
- May 13, 2018
The Chief minister will also felicitate the topper. The Central Board of Secondary Education ( CBSE ) will be conducting examinations for six students of class 10 and 12, who were representing India at worldwide sports championships during the board exams . (more...)
Iran Calls for Clarity Over Nuclear Deal After Talks With China
- May 13, 2018
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Sunday started a tour to save the nuclear agreement by first visiting China, a party to the multilateral agreement. Zarif's delicate diplomatic mission was complicated by the reports of clashes between Iranian and Israeli forces in Syria on Thursday. US President Donald Trump signs a document reinstating sanctions against Iran after announcing the US withdrawal from the Iran Nuclear deal, in the Diplomatic Reception Room at the White House ... (more...)
- May 13, 2018
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Sunday started a tour to save the nuclear agreement by first visiting China, a party to the multilateral agreement. Zarif's delicate diplomatic mission was complicated by the reports of clashes between Iranian and Israeli forces in Syria on Thursday. US President Donald Trump signs a document reinstating sanctions against Iran after announcing the US withdrawal from the Iran Nuclear deal, in the Diplomatic Reception Room at the White House ... (more...)
Iran intends to remain committed to nuclear deal obligations - Rouhani
- May 13, 2018
The other countries in the JCPOA have expressed their readiness to remain in the agreement and work with the U.S. to renegotiate and improve the deal. Trump called the agreement unfair and doubted that it would limit the nuclear ambitions of Tehran. On Sunday, the head of the Assembly of Experts, a group of clerics responsible for choosing Iran's supreme leader, said Rouhani should apologise for not having obtained guarantees from world powers for the agreement. (more...)
- May 13, 2018
The other countries in the JCPOA have expressed their readiness to remain in the agreement and work with the U.S. to renegotiate and improve the deal. Trump called the agreement unfair and doubted that it would limit the nuclear ambitions of Tehran. On Sunday, the head of the Assembly of Experts, a group of clerics responsible for choosing Iran's supreme leader, said Rouhani should apologise for not having obtained guarantees from world powers for the agreement. (more...)
UK's May, Trump Agree Talks Needed Over Iranian Sanctions
- May 13, 2018
He ordered Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to negotiate with the countries still in the deal to try to save it, and Friday's statement reiterated that Zarif was seeking "required guarantees" from the five other parties to the agreement. (more...)
- May 13, 2018
He ordered Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to negotiate with the countries still in the deal to try to save it, and Friday's statement reiterated that Zarif was seeking "required guarantees" from the five other parties to the agreement. (more...)
Blasts heard in Damascus amid massive Israeli missile strikes
- May 13, 2018
Israel says Iran launched a rocket attack on the Golan Heights, Israeli-occupied territory captured by Israel from Syria in 1967. White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said in a statement: "The United States condemns the Iranian regime's provocative rocket attacks from Syria against Israeli citizens, and we strongly support Israel's right to act in self-defence". (more...)
- May 13, 2018
Israel says Iran launched a rocket attack on the Golan Heights, Israeli-occupied territory captured by Israel from Syria in 1967. White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said in a statement: "The United States condemns the Iranian regime's provocative rocket attacks from Syria against Israeli citizens, and we strongly support Israel's right to act in self-defence". (more...)
Nawaz Sharif Admits Pakistani Terrorists Carried Out 26/11 Mumbai Attacks
- May 13, 2018
Ousted Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif appeared to admit that Pakistani terrorists carried out the 2008 Mumbai attacks, known as 26/11, and suggest that such terror strikes could have been prevented. "Militant organizations are active". "We have isolated ourselves". Despite making sacrifices, our narrative is not being accepted. Afghanistan's narrative is being accepted, but ours is not. (more...)
- May 13, 2018
Ousted Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif appeared to admit that Pakistani terrorists carried out the 2008 Mumbai attacks, known as 26/11, and suggest that such terror strikes could have been prevented. "Militant organizations are active". "We have isolated ourselves". Despite making sacrifices, our narrative is not being accepted. Afghanistan's narrative is being accepted, but ours is not. (more...)
Tornado Watch issued for half of NJ on Saturday night
- May 13, 2018
Tonight - Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 9 p.m. The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Russell County, northeastern Scott County, southeastern Wise County and central Washington County in Virginia. (more...)
- May 13, 2018
Tonight - Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 9 p.m. The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Russell County, northeastern Scott County, southeastern Wise County and central Washington County in Virginia. (more...)
9 killed in multiple blasts in Jalalabad attack
- May 13, 2018
A provincial public health directorate official confirmed that the dead bodies of at least 9 people have been shifted to the hospitals along with at least 30 others who have sustained injuries. At least four attackers armed with rocket-propelled grenades and machine guns were fighting police, he said. Following the explosion, several gunmen opened fire and engaged in clashes with the security forces near the government facility. (more...)
- May 13, 2018
A provincial public health directorate official confirmed that the dead bodies of at least 9 people have been shifted to the hospitals along with at least 30 others who have sustained injuries. At least four attackers armed with rocket-propelled grenades and machine guns were fighting police, he said. Following the explosion, several gunmen opened fire and engaged in clashes with the security forces near the government facility. (more...)
Gunfight rages in J&K's Pulwama
- May 13, 2018
As the security forces tightened the cordon, hiding militants fired at them triggering an encounter which is going on, sources said. Bashir Ahmad, the owner of the house where the militants were hiding, was hit by a bullet in his shoulder and was shifted to hospital, police said. (more...)
- May 13, 2018
As the security forces tightened the cordon, hiding militants fired at them triggering an encounter which is going on, sources said. Bashir Ahmad, the owner of the house where the militants were hiding, was hit by a bullet in his shoulder and was shifted to hospital, police said. (more...)
Mother, autistic children among 7 shot dead in gun-controlled Australia
- May 13, 2018
Answers to Australia's worst mass shooting since Port Arthur are most likely contained in a two-minute triple zero phone call made by a man from the property where the murder-suicide took place. All seven of those found dead lived on the property , authorities said. "We know that the members of this family are deeply connected to the community of Margaret River", he said. (more...)
- May 13, 2018
Answers to Australia's worst mass shooting since Port Arthur are most likely contained in a two-minute triple zero phone call made by a man from the property where the murder-suicide took place. All seven of those found dead lived on the property , authorities said. "We know that the members of this family are deeply connected to the community of Margaret River", he said. (more...)
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