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Highlights from Howard Schultz's 60 Minutes interview
- January 28, 2019
According to Schultz, 65, "We're living at a most fragile time ". "Both parties are consistently not doing what's necessary on behalf of the American people". Bring me your ideas and I will be an independent person who will embrace those ideas. "Because I'm not, in any way, in bed with a party". Schultz, who describes himself as a "lifelong Democrat", stepped down as chairman and CEO of Starbucks past year, and said at the time he was exploring what he could do next to be most helpful to ... (more...)
- January 28, 2019
According to Schultz, 65, "We're living at a most fragile time ". "Both parties are consistently not doing what's necessary on behalf of the American people". Bring me your ideas and I will be an independent person who will embrace those ideas. "Because I'm not, in any way, in bed with a party". Schultz, who describes himself as a "lifelong Democrat", stepped down as chairman and CEO of Starbucks past year, and said at the time he was exploring what he could do next to be most helpful to ... (more...)
Explosions rock China's Changchun city China 25 January 15:09
- January 28, 2019
In November 2013, a 41-year old man who had previously been sentenced to nine years in prison for larceny, detonated a string of bombs outside Shanxi provincial Communist Party committee compound, killing one person and injuring eight. Firefighters are clearing the area for investigation. With tight controls over firearms, most personal attacks in China are carried out using knives, axes or homemade explosives. (more...)
- January 28, 2019
In November 2013, a 41-year old man who had previously been sentenced to nine years in prison for larceny, detonated a string of bombs outside Shanxi provincial Communist Party committee compound, killing one person and injuring eight. Firefighters are clearing the area for investigation. With tight controls over firearms, most personal attacks in China are carried out using knives, axes or homemade explosives. (more...)
Theresa May under new pressure to secure Brexit concessions from EU
- January 28, 2019
MPs on the Brexit committee will today demand ministers rule out a no-deal that risks "serious delays" to foods, medicines and manufacturing goods. Reports on Sunday say that MPs will have to work extra hours in order to make sure legislation is passed before the leave, and the traditional February week's break could be suspended. (more...)
- January 28, 2019
MPs on the Brexit committee will today demand ministers rule out a no-deal that risks "serious delays" to foods, medicines and manufacturing goods. Reports on Sunday say that MPs will have to work extra hours in order to make sure legislation is passed before the leave, and the traditional February week's break could be suspended. (more...)
Mild and breezy Sunday, then snow and cold temperatures move in
- January 28, 2019
Expect 1-3 inches of snow in Duluth and Superior, ending early Monday morning. Claire Cameron will have the latest on News 10 Today at 7 a.m. and Sunday night on News 10 at 6 and 11 p.m. Travel late Sunday into Monday will be treacherous and is highly discouraged. Behind this storm system extremely risky wind chills will move in for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. (more...)
- January 28, 2019
Expect 1-3 inches of snow in Duluth and Superior, ending early Monday morning. Claire Cameron will have the latest on News 10 Today at 7 a.m. and Sunday night on News 10 at 6 and 11 p.m. Travel late Sunday into Monday will be treacherous and is highly discouraged. Behind this storm system extremely risky wind chills will move in for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. (more...)
India displays military might to mark Republic Day
- January 28, 2019
Republic Day celebrations were also held with patriotic fervour in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Iraq. Reports claim that one of the reasons Ramaphosa was invited was due to Mahatma Gandhi's close association with South Africa. Gandhi had a strong connection to South Africa, where his experience under the Apartheid regime had a strong impact on his political thought. He added that the trade volume between the two countries had reached $8 billion in 2018, out of the $10 billion target ... (more...)
- January 28, 2019
Republic Day celebrations were also held with patriotic fervour in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Iraq. Reports claim that one of the reasons Ramaphosa was invited was due to Mahatma Gandhi's close association with South Africa. Gandhi had a strong connection to South Africa, where his experience under the Apartheid regime had a strong impact on his political thought. He added that the trade volume between the two countries had reached $8 billion in 2018, out of the $10 billion target ... (more...)
Big Chill in Midwest
- January 28, 2019
It is predicting air temperatures close to minus 20 and wind chills of minus 40 Wednesday morning. Temperatures in Chicago could drop to minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 29 Celsius) for the first time since the mid-1990s. Some of that cold air is going to break off and slide south into the central United States this week. Some of the cold from this Arctic blast will reach the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, but its intensity is likely to ease as it nears the coast - with the more extreme ... (more...)
- January 28, 2019
It is predicting air temperatures close to minus 20 and wind chills of minus 40 Wednesday morning. Temperatures in Chicago could drop to minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 29 Celsius) for the first time since the mid-1990s. Some of that cold air is going to break off and slide south into the central United States this week. Some of the cold from this Arctic blast will reach the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, but its intensity is likely to ease as it nears the coast - with the more extreme ... (more...)
Auschwitz survivors remember at death camp site
- January 28, 2019
Until now, Esther Steinberg, who had lived here for a time, was the only Jewish person from Ireland known to have died in the Holocaust . "The need for Holocaust Memorial Day has never been so pressing". Presenting the report to the cabinet on Sunday, Diaspora Affairs Minister Naftali Bennett highlighted the rise in attacks on Jews around the world, and urged nations to act against the phenomenon. (more...)
- January 28, 2019
Until now, Esther Steinberg, who had lived here for a time, was the only Jewish person from Ireland known to have died in the Holocaust . "The need for Holocaust Memorial Day has never been so pressing". Presenting the report to the cabinet on Sunday, Diaspora Affairs Minister Naftali Bennett highlighted the rise in attacks on Jews around the world, and urged nations to act against the phenomenon. (more...)
NATO says no progress in Russian Federation talks on arms treaty
- January 28, 2019
Just back from a unsuccessful round of discussions with her Russian counterparts in Geneva to discuss the Cold war-era accord, Undersecretary of State Andrea Thompson told reporters here Thursday she's not hopeful of saving the deal before February 2, when time runs out on the 60 days the Trump administration have given Moscow to acknowledge it had violated the pact. (more...)
- January 28, 2019
Just back from a unsuccessful round of discussions with her Russian counterparts in Geneva to discuss the Cold war-era accord, Undersecretary of State Andrea Thompson told reporters here Thursday she's not hopeful of saving the deal before February 2, when time runs out on the 60 days the Trump administration have given Moscow to acknowledge it had violated the pact. (more...)
More Lake Effect Snow Expected Through This Weekend
- January 28, 2019
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued from 1 a.m. Monday to 7 p.m. Monday for Barry, Eaton, Ingham, Livingston, Calhoun, Jackson, Washtenaw, Branch, Hillsdale and Lenawee counties. Brutal cold temperatures will settle into the area Tuesday night and hold on through Thursday. Temperatures falling to -25 in the afternoon with a wind chill of -24 in the morning and -35 in the afternoon. (more...)
- January 28, 2019
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued from 1 a.m. Monday to 7 p.m. Monday for Barry, Eaton, Ingham, Livingston, Calhoun, Jackson, Washtenaw, Branch, Hillsdale and Lenawee counties. Brutal cold temperatures will settle into the area Tuesday night and hold on through Thursday. Temperatures falling to -25 in the afternoon with a wind chill of -24 in the morning and -35 in the afternoon. (more...)
The Matador & the Bull: Pelosi Outplays Trump in Ending Gov’t Shutdown
- January 27, 2019
The president's standoff with Democrats on Capitol Hill is far from over and the clock is ticking - the spending bill Trump signed on Friday funds the government agencies that had been shut down only until February 15. "Keep in mind he's willing to do whatever it takes to secure the border", he said. Federal workers as varied as museum employees and US Coast Guard sailors were left without salaries. (more...)
- January 27, 2019
The president's standoff with Democrats on Capitol Hill is far from over and the clock is ticking - the spending bill Trump signed on Friday funds the government agencies that had been shut down only until February 15. "Keep in mind he's willing to do whatever it takes to secure the border", he said. Federal workers as varied as museum employees and US Coast Guard sailors were left without salaries. (more...)
Protesters at Irish border highlight Brexit as peace threat
- January 27, 2019
That amendment requires the government to replace the backstop with alternative arrangement. "The UK wanted a review clause in the backstop and we agreed to that, the UK wanted a UK-wide element, so why is it the country that is being victimised is the one that's always asked to give?" The Mail on Sunday understands that they have received detailed legal advice about the expected request from London to extend Article 50 beyond the planned Brexit Day on March 29 - including work on ... (more...)
- January 27, 2019
That amendment requires the government to replace the backstop with alternative arrangement. "The UK wanted a review clause in the backstop and we agreed to that, the UK wanted a UK-wide element, so why is it the country that is being victimised is the one that's always asked to give?" The Mail on Sunday understands that they have received detailed legal advice about the expected request from London to extend Article 50 beyond the planned Brexit Day on March 29 - including work on ... (more...)
Judge orders closed hearing for Manafort over accusations he broke plea deal
- January 27, 2019
Manafort's attorneys say he just didn't have a flawless recollection of all the facts. The allegations threaten his chances of getting leniency at sentencing. At issue is whether Manafort lied to investigators after he struck a plea deal for a lesser prison sentence. Mueller's lawyers last week told Jackson they think she could rule based off the court filings but were prepared to call witnesses if Manafort put up a fight. (more...)
- January 27, 2019
Manafort's attorneys say he just didn't have a flawless recollection of all the facts. The allegations threaten his chances of getting leniency at sentencing. At issue is whether Manafort lied to investigators after he struck a plea deal for a lesser prison sentence. Mueller's lawyers last week told Jackson they think she could rule based off the court filings but were prepared to call witnesses if Manafort put up a fight. (more...)
Senate leader looks for Friday vote to reopen government
- January 27, 2019
McConnell pointed out that the deal will only reopen the government for three weeks, during which time a bipartisan group of senators and representatives is expected to hash out a deal for border security that would include money for a border fence. (more...)
- January 27, 2019
McConnell pointed out that the deal will only reopen the government for three weeks, during which time a bipartisan group of senators and representatives is expected to hash out a deal for border security that would include money for a border fence. (more...)
'Yellow vest' leader 'handicapped for life' by protest injury: lawyer
- January 27, 2019
There, on the Place de la Bastille, clashes between police and protesters. Public prosecutor Francois Molins announced his decision not to prosecute Christophe Castaner for his remarks that participants in the Yellow Vest protests were complicit with those who had resorted to violence. (more...)
- January 27, 2019
There, on the Place de la Bastille, clashes between police and protesters. Public prosecutor Francois Molins announced his decision not to prosecute Christophe Castaner for his remarks that participants in the Yellow Vest protests were complicit with those who had resorted to violence. (more...)
After surrendering in shutdown standoff, Donald Trump again vows to build wall
- January 27, 2019
After two competing bills to end the partial shutdown failed in the Senate on Thursday, lawmakers were urgently scrambling for a fix that would get federal employees back on the job. 'Dick Durbin publicly said we'll have some walls in the future. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had postponed Trump's State of the Union address, scheduled for Tuesday, over security concerns caused by the shutdown. (more...)
- January 27, 2019
After two competing bills to end the partial shutdown failed in the Senate on Thursday, lawmakers were urgently scrambling for a fix that would get federal employees back on the job. 'Dick Durbin publicly said we'll have some walls in the future. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had postponed Trump's State of the Union address, scheduled for Tuesday, over security concerns caused by the shutdown. (more...)
Roger Stone could resort to these defenses
- January 27, 2019
After Wikileaks released its second batch of emails, Stone bragged to "senior Trump Campaign officials" that he had correctly predicted the data dump, according to the indictment . Representatives for Mr Stone could also not be immediately reached. Stone assured him that WikiLeaks would release "a load every week going forward". (more...)
- January 27, 2019
After Wikileaks released its second batch of emails, Stone bragged to "senior Trump Campaign officials" that he had correctly predicted the data dump, according to the indictment . Representatives for Mr Stone could also not be immediately reached. Stone assured him that WikiLeaks would release "a load every week going forward". (more...)
UN Names Members Of Inquiry Into Khashoggi Murder
- January 27, 2019
Agnes Callamard, who occupies the role as Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions at the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights , will lead an worldwide inquiry into the murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi . (more...)
- January 27, 2019
Agnes Callamard, who occupies the role as Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions at the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights , will lead an worldwide inquiry into the murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi . (more...)
Met Éireann forecasts cold weather snap biting back quickly
- January 27, 2019
Hard overnight frosts are expected throughout the week, with maximum temperatures of four degrees expected on Wednesday and of five degrees on Thursday. Tuesday night will be very cold with scattered wintry showers and clear spells. Sunday night will be cold with occasional showers - some of which may be prolonged and wintry in northern areas. (more...)
- January 27, 2019
Hard overnight frosts are expected throughout the week, with maximum temperatures of four degrees expected on Wednesday and of five degrees on Thursday. Tuesday night will be very cold with scattered wintry showers and clear spells. Sunday night will be cold with occasional showers - some of which may be prolonged and wintry in northern areas. (more...)
Dam collapse floods Brazil community with mining waste
- January 27, 2019
Greenpeace said the latest spill "is a sad effect of the lessons not learned by the Brazilian government and the mining companies responsible for the tragedy with Samarco dam, in Mariana, also controlled by Vale". De Jesus says she was told by two survivors in the hotel that the employees didn't have time to advise anyone because, "They could only run for their lives". (more...)
- January 27, 2019
Greenpeace said the latest spill "is a sad effect of the lessons not learned by the Brazilian government and the mining companies responsible for the tragedy with Samarco dam, in Mariana, also controlled by Vale". De Jesus says she was told by two survivors in the hotel that the employees didn't have time to advise anyone because, "They could only run for their lives". (more...)
Two bombs explode at Philippines cathedral, killing at least 19 people
- January 27, 2019
Five soldiers, a member of the coast guard and 12 civilians were killed while 83 others were wounded, said regional military spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Gerry Besana. Jolo lies in the proposed Bangsamoro Muslim-majority autonomous region, which local voters overwhelmingly approved last week. The creation of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao was part of a 2014 peace agreement between the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), the largest ... (more...)
- January 27, 2019
Five soldiers, a member of the coast guard and 12 civilians were killed while 83 others were wounded, said regional military spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Gerry Besana. Jolo lies in the proposed Bangsamoro Muslim-majority autonomous region, which local voters overwhelmingly approved last week. The creation of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao was part of a 2014 peace agreement between the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), the largest ... (more...)
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