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London Marathon: Hayley Carruthers on crawling across the line
- April 30, 2019
As the 30-year-old approached the last stretch before the finish line, his costume repeatedly gets caught on the bar above the finish point. Mietz ran the Berlin Marathon in three hours, 34 minutes and 34 seconds while dressed as the Holstentor city gate in Lubek. (more...)
- April 30, 2019
As the 30-year-old approached the last stretch before the finish line, his costume repeatedly gets caught on the bar above the finish point. Mietz ran the Berlin Marathon in three hours, 34 minutes and 34 seconds while dressed as the Holstentor city gate in Lubek. (more...)
Rod Rosenstein to Resign as Deputy Attorney General
- April 30, 2019
Mr Rosenstein meant to leave in mid-March but stayed on a little longer for the completion of special counsel Robert Mueller's Russian Federation investigation. That made Rosenstein effectively the one buffer between Mueller and the White House - a position that became even more crucial when the investigation began examining whether Trump himself had obstructed justice by firing Comey and then trying to have Mueller fired. (more...)
- April 30, 2019
Mr Rosenstein meant to leave in mid-March but stayed on a little longer for the completion of special counsel Robert Mueller's Russian Federation investigation. That made Rosenstein effectively the one buffer between Mueller and the White House - a position that became even more crucial when the investigation began examining whether Trump himself had obstructed justice by firing Comey and then trying to have Mueller fired. (more...)
How EMBARRASSING: Ocasio-Cortez HUMILIATED after awkward Twitter blunder
- April 30, 2019
During her appearance on CNN's "State of the Union" on Sunday, Conway told host Jake Tapper that AOC had repeatedly tweeted about the shooting at two Christchurch mosques last month that left 50 people killed, but didn't post anything about the series of blasts in Sri Lanka that resulted in over 250 deaths on Easter Sunday. (more...)
- April 30, 2019
During her appearance on CNN's "State of the Union" on Sunday, Conway told host Jake Tapper that AOC had repeatedly tweeted about the shooting at two Christchurch mosques last month that left 50 people killed, but didn't post anything about the series of blasts in Sri Lanka that resulted in over 250 deaths on Easter Sunday. (more...)
President of International Association of Fire Fighters defends Joe Biden endorsement
- April 30, 2019
In beating Democrat Hillary Clinton in the 2016 election, he turned in the best performance by a Republican candidate among union households since Ronald Reagan in 1984. In a pair of tweets, Biden said he "couldn't be more proud" to have the union backing his campaign and bashed the president for attacking organized labor. (more...)
- April 30, 2019
In beating Democrat Hillary Clinton in the 2016 election, he turned in the best performance by a Republican candidate among union households since Ronald Reagan in 1984. In a pair of tweets, Biden said he "couldn't be more proud" to have the union backing his campaign and bashed the president for attacking organized labor. (more...)
SIPRI: Global military spending 'highest since Cold War'
- April 30, 2019
Russia's spending fell again in 2018 (by 3.5%), but it is still 27% higher than in 2009. At $507 billion, military spending in the region accounted for 28 per cent of the global total in 2018, compared with just 9.0 per cent in 1988. Tensions between Asian countries, as well U.S. and China's contest for primacy, were "major drivers" for the growth in military spending in Asia and Oceania, SIPRI added. (more...)
- April 30, 2019
Russia's spending fell again in 2018 (by 3.5%), but it is still 27% higher than in 2009. At $507 billion, military spending in the region accounted for 28 per cent of the global total in 2018, compared with just 9.0 per cent in 1988. Tensions between Asian countries, as well U.S. and China's contest for primacy, were "major drivers" for the growth in military spending in Asia and Oceania, SIPRI added. (more...)
California terror plot by Army veteran stopped, officials say
- April 30, 2019
Domingo had posted an online video professing his Muslim faith on March 2. Domingo is "a man consumed with hate and bent on mass murder", US Attorney for the Central District of California Nick Hanna said at a Monday press conference. (more...)
- April 30, 2019
Domingo had posted an online video professing his Muslim faith on March 2. Domingo is "a man consumed with hate and bent on mass murder", US Attorney for the Central District of California Nick Hanna said at a Monday press conference. (more...)
Sally Yates: If Trump Weren't President, 'He Would Likely Be Indicted On Obstruction'
- April 30, 2019
Turning to presidential politics, the president had a suggestion for members of the Democratic Party. "Can you image what we would be saying if the Russians or the Iranians hacked into the presidential team of the Republican Party?" he asked. (more...)
- April 30, 2019
Turning to presidential politics, the president had a suggestion for members of the Democratic Party. "Can you image what we would be saying if the Russians or the Iranians hacked into the presidential team of the Republican Party?" he asked. (more...)
Families of Canadians killed in Ethiopian Airlines crash file lawsuit
- April 30, 2019
Muilenburg spoke at a brief and testy press conference that followed a shareholder meeting in which there was a call to split the roles of Boeing's CEO and chairman of the board - positions Muilenburg now holds. "Although the Max comprised over 1,000 monthly departures in our June schedules, by adjusting our aircraft lease returns and the planned installations of our premium seats, we have been able to cover more than 700 of the flight routes where the Max was originally scheduled, with ... (more...)
- April 30, 2019
Muilenburg spoke at a brief and testy press conference that followed a shareholder meeting in which there was a call to split the roles of Boeing's CEO and chairman of the board - positions Muilenburg now holds. "Although the Max comprised over 1,000 monthly departures in our June schedules, by adjusting our aircraft lease returns and the planned installations of our premium seats, we have been able to cover more than 700 of the flight routes where the Max was originally scheduled, with ... (more...)
Nadler Threatens Barr With Subpoena Over Dispute Regarding Hearing Rules
- April 29, 2019
The Democratic-run committee plans to allow counsels from both sides to ask Barr about the Russian Federation probe after the traditional round of questioning by lawmakers. Nadler told CNN Barr would not "dictate the format of the Judiciary Committee". In a confirmation hearing for Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh a year ago, for example, Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee hired an outside prosecutor to question a witness who had accused Kavanaugh of sexual assault. (more...)
- April 29, 2019
The Democratic-run committee plans to allow counsels from both sides to ask Barr about the Russian Federation probe after the traditional round of questioning by lawmakers. Nadler told CNN Barr would not "dictate the format of the Judiciary Committee". In a confirmation hearing for Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh a year ago, for example, Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee hired an outside prosecutor to question a witness who had accused Kavanaugh of sexual assault. (more...)
Beluga whale found in Norway with Russian harness alarms officials
- April 29, 2019
Martin Biuw of the Institute of Marine Research in Norway told NRK , "If this whale comes from Russia-and there is great reason to believe it-then it is not Russian scientists, but rather the navy that has done this". In 2016, Russia's Ministry of Defense bought five bottlenose dolphins for $26,000. According to Britain's The Guardian newspaper, Norwegian state broadcaster NRK reported the unusual behavior by the whale last week, and showed video of the beluga whale swimming alongside ... (more...)
- April 29, 2019
Martin Biuw of the Institute of Marine Research in Norway told NRK , "If this whale comes from Russia-and there is great reason to believe it-then it is not Russian scientists, but rather the navy that has done this". In 2016, Russia's Ministry of Defense bought five bottlenose dolphins for $26,000. According to Britain's The Guardian newspaper, Norwegian state broadcaster NRK reported the unusual behavior by the whale last week, and showed video of the beluga whale swimming alongside ... (more...)
ISIS leader appears in video for first time in 5 years
- April 29, 2019
Al-Baghdadi said that the group would seek revenge for the killing and imprisonment of its militants. He said in thew clip, sitting cross-legged on a cushion and addressing three men whose faces have been blurred: 'The battle for Baghouz is over'. (more...)
- April 29, 2019
Al-Baghdadi said that the group would seek revenge for the killing and imprisonment of its militants. He said in thew clip, sitting cross-legged on a cushion and addressing three men whose faces have been blurred: 'The battle for Baghouz is over'. (more...)
NRA Ousts Oliver North and Quashes Discussion of Financial Wrongdoing
- April 29, 2019
An ugly battle for the soul of the National Rifle Association (NRA), America's largest gun rights group, will come to a head today as its 76-member board confronts a putsch, plunging revenues and allegations of financial impropriety. Beth Dragoo, who has belonged to the NRA for more than 40 years, said, "I tend to want to dig into the facts for myself, and find out through the organization what's going on rather than trying to think that someone who doesn't belong to the organization could ... (more...)
- April 29, 2019
An ugly battle for the soul of the National Rifle Association (NRA), America's largest gun rights group, will come to a head today as its 76-member board confronts a putsch, plunging revenues and allegations of financial impropriety. Beth Dragoo, who has belonged to the NRA for more than 40 years, said, "I tend to want to dig into the facts for myself, and find out through the organization what's going on rather than trying to think that someone who doesn't belong to the organization could ... (more...)
Cyclone Kenneth pounds Mozambique
- April 29, 2019
While the winds have weakened, Kenneth is likely to dump heavy rains due to its slow progress across Mozambique , causing more flooding to a nation already reeling from Cyclone Idai , says Mr Robinson. "There is one inescapable and burning injustice we can not stress enough", he said, adding: "The people of Mozambique are paying the price for unsafe climate change when they have done next to nothing to cause this crisis". (more...)
- April 29, 2019
While the winds have weakened, Kenneth is likely to dump heavy rains due to its slow progress across Mozambique , causing more flooding to a nation already reeling from Cyclone Idai , says Mr Robinson. "There is one inescapable and burning injustice we can not stress enough", he said, adding: "The people of Mozambique are paying the price for unsafe climate change when they have done next to nothing to cause this crisis". (more...)
Baltimore Residents React To Raid Of Mayor's Offices
- April 29, 2019
Federal Bureau of Investigation spokesman Dave Fitz said Federal Bureau of Investigation and IRS agents were "executing court-authorized search warrants". As a state senator, Pugh sold $500,000 worth of the illustrated paperbacks to the University of Maryland Medical System, a major state employer on whose board she sat for almost 20 years. (more...)
- April 29, 2019
Federal Bureau of Investigation spokesman Dave Fitz said Federal Bureau of Investigation and IRS agents were "executing court-authorized search warrants". As a state senator, Pugh sold $500,000 worth of the illustrated paperbacks to the University of Maryland Medical System, a major state employer on whose board she sat for almost 20 years. (more...)
Synagogue shooting suspect believed to have acted alone, San Diego sheriff says
- April 29, 2019
A woman was killed and three people were injured after an armed man opened fire at a synagogue in California city of Poway in the United States on Saturday. When an officer reached him on a roadway, "the suspect pulled over, jumped out of his auto with his hands up and was immediately taken into custody", he said. (more...)
- April 29, 2019
A woman was killed and three people were injured after an armed man opened fire at a synagogue in California city of Poway in the United States on Saturday. When an officer reached him on a roadway, "the suspect pulled over, jumped out of his auto with his hands up and was immediately taken into custody", he said. (more...)
SL bomb suspect’s sister fears 18 relatives killed
- April 29, 2019
In the eastern district of Ampara, where a gunfight and explosions left 15 people dead following a police raid on Friday, soldiers guarded St. Mary Magdalen's Church. In a rare show of unity, President Maithripala Sirisena, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and opposition leader Mahinda Rajapaksa attended the Mass. (more...)
- April 29, 2019
In the eastern district of Ampara, where a gunfight and explosions left 15 people dead following a police raid on Friday, soldiers guarded St. Mary Magdalen's Church. In a rare show of unity, President Maithripala Sirisena, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and opposition leader Mahinda Rajapaksa attended the Mass. (more...)
One dead, six injured in shooting outside church
- April 29, 2019
Harrison said shell casings were found in two separate locations, suggesting there was a second shooter, possibly firing in response to the first shooter, CBS Baltimore reported . According to a witness, who was not independently verified, "scanner reports [indicated] as many as seven victims near a Baltimore church on Edmundson Avenue". (more...)
- April 29, 2019
Harrison said shell casings were found in two separate locations, suggesting there was a second shooter, possibly firing in response to the first shooter, CBS Baltimore reported . According to a witness, who was not independently verified, "scanner reports [indicated] as many as seven victims near a Baltimore church on Edmundson Avenue". (more...)
1 dead, 6 injured in Baltimore shooting, suspect still at large
- April 29, 2019
Speaking at the scene afterward, Harrison said the shooting appeared "extremely targeted", but he didn't provide a possible motive. Baltimore has been plagued by drug-fuelled violence for decades and it has always been considered one of the nation's most violent cities. (more...)
- April 29, 2019
Speaking at the scene afterward, Harrison said the shooting appeared "extremely targeted", but he didn't provide a possible motive. Baltimore has been plagued by drug-fuelled violence for decades and it has always been considered one of the nation's most violent cities. (more...)
Spain's Socialists on course to regain power but talks await
- April 29, 2019
The Popular Party and the Citizens party focused their campaigns on unseating Sanchez, hinting they could create a conservative coalition government - with the backing of Vox - like the one that recently ousted the Socialists from the southern Andalusia region. (more...)
- April 29, 2019
The Popular Party and the Citizens party focused their campaigns on unseating Sanchez, hinting they could create a conservative coalition government - with the backing of Vox - like the one that recently ousted the Socialists from the southern Andalusia region. (more...)
Two Koreas mark Moon-Kim summit anniversary with different tones
- April 29, 2019
He also said he was willing to share details with the US. It should be noted while most countries adhere pretty strictly to the sanctions imposed on North Korea , China has always been reported as flouting numerous import and export bans. (more...)
- April 29, 2019
He also said he was willing to share details with the US. It should be noted while most countries adhere pretty strictly to the sanctions imposed on North Korea , China has always been reported as flouting numerous import and export bans. (more...)
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