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Syrians flee battles near Damascus, northern Kurdish enclave
- March 18, 2018
Throughout yesterday, some 20,000 people did manage to stream out of the last rebel stronghold near Damascus, taking the total number to escape the carnage over the past three days to an estimated 50,000, the monitor said. Yesterday, rebel artillery fire killed one person in the capital, the Observatory said. The spokesman for Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday that Turkey expected its forces and rebel allies to clear Afrin town of militants "very soon". (more...)
- March 18, 2018
Throughout yesterday, some 20,000 people did manage to stream out of the last rebel stronghold near Damascus, taking the total number to escape the carnage over the past three days to an estimated 50,000, the monitor said. Yesterday, rebel artillery fire killed one person in the capital, the Observatory said. The spokesman for Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday that Turkey expected its forces and rebel allies to clear Afrin town of militants "very soon". (more...)
Russian Federation expels 23 United Kingdom diplomats as fallout over nerve agent attack grows
- March 18, 2018
Russian Federation will expel 23 British diplomats amid an escalating row over the nerve agent attack in Salisbury on a former spy and his daughter. There has been much talk in Moscow of imminent and decisive responses, but so far nothing of substance has taken place. (more...)
- March 18, 2018
Russian Federation will expel 23 British diplomats amid an escalating row over the nerve agent attack in Salisbury on a former spy and his daughter. There has been much talk in Moscow of imminent and decisive responses, but so far nothing of substance has taken place. (more...)
Russian Federation expels 23 United Kingdom diplomats, shuts down consulate
- March 18, 2018
She also broke off all high-level contacts over the chemical attack that poisoned former Kremlin double-agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia in the city of Salisbury on 4 March. However, Moscow denies any involvement with the attack and says it is shocked and bemused by the allegations. The poisoning has plunged Britain and Russian Federation into a war of recrimination and blame. (more...)
- March 18, 2018
She also broke off all high-level contacts over the chemical attack that poisoned former Kremlin double-agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia in the city of Salisbury on 4 March. However, Moscow denies any involvement with the attack and says it is shocked and bemused by the allegations. The poisoning has plunged Britain and Russian Federation into a war of recrimination and blame. (more...)
Emergency Fire Warnings for Victoria
- March 18, 2018
There have been reports of lost properties in Camperdown, including a house and the golf club. "Traditionally in Victoria, in that sort of country, we lose more ground after the wind change than before", the state's emergency management commissioner, Craig Lapsley, said on Sunday. (more...)
- March 18, 2018
There have been reports of lost properties in Camperdown, including a house and the golf club. "Traditionally in Victoria, in that sort of country, we lose more ground after the wind change than before", the state's emergency management commissioner, Craig Lapsley, said on Sunday. (more...)
Russian ambassador to United Kingdom confirms expelled diplomats will leave on March 20
- March 18, 2018
Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has already signalled that 23 British diplomats will be asked to leave the country, mirroring the British move against Russia's London embassy. Russia's foreign ministry slams London's "choice for confrontation", adding that retaliation will follow shortly. The Trump administration announced Friday in an unrelated matter that the US was imposing sanctions on Russian entities and individuals, including Russian spy agencies, for meddling in the 2016 ... (more...)
- March 18, 2018
Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has already signalled that 23 British diplomats will be asked to leave the country, mirroring the British move against Russia's London embassy. Russia's foreign ministry slams London's "choice for confrontation", adding that retaliation will follow shortly. The Trump administration announced Friday in an unrelated matter that the US was imposing sanctions on Russian entities and individuals, including Russian spy agencies, for meddling in the 2016 ... (more...)
Macron, Merkel pledge common roadmap on eurozone reforms
- March 18, 2018
Although Merkel has always been skeptical about some of these ideas, she also has expressed a clear interest in finding common ground with Macron, especially in an era of USA withdrawal from the worldwide stage. This week, she said that Germany will increase its contributions to the European Union budget, but without accepting guarantees for other countries' liabilities. (more...)
- March 18, 2018
Although Merkel has always been skeptical about some of these ideas, she also has expressed a clear interest in finding common ground with Macron, especially in an era of USA withdrawal from the worldwide stage. This week, she said that Germany will increase its contributions to the European Union budget, but without accepting guarantees for other countries' liabilities. (more...)
1 person dead in shooting at Southern California mall, authorities say
- March 18, 2018
He says the couple's children are safe. The mall is being evacuated, VC Star reports. The gun was recovered at the scene. No one else was harmed or fired at during the shooting. He says they are both a little shaken and have been in the store for an hour. Authorities set up a safety zone across the street. "We believe this was a focused attack and that the individuals know each other", Hagel said. (more...)
- March 18, 2018
He says the couple's children are safe. The mall is being evacuated, VC Star reports. The gun was recovered at the scene. No one else was harmed or fired at during the shooting. He says they are both a little shaken and have been in the store for an hour. Authorities set up a safety zone across the street. "We believe this was a focused attack and that the individuals know each other", Hagel said. (more...)
Colorado Springs airman among seven killed in Iraq helicopter crash
- March 18, 2018
Fire Marshal Christopher T. "Tripp" Zanetis of the Bureau of Fire Investigation also died in the crash. In November, Iraqi forces retook the last Iraqi town held by IS - Rawah, near the border with Syria. About 1,400 reservists and veterans serve in the NYFD, the department said, with 62 now on orders worldwide. Fire Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro added: "Lt. (more...)
- March 18, 2018
Fire Marshal Christopher T. "Tripp" Zanetis of the Bureau of Fire Investigation also died in the crash. In November, Iraqi forces retook the last Iraqi town held by IS - Rawah, near the border with Syria. About 1,400 reservists and veterans serve in the NYFD, the department said, with 62 now on orders worldwide. Fire Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro added: "Lt. (more...)
5 civilians killed in ceasefire violation by Pakistan
- March 18, 2018
Confirming the incident, SP Vaid, J&K DGP said that following the heavy shelling by Pakistani troops, five people living near the border were killed. A total of 860 incidents of ceasefire violations took place a year ago. The ceasefire violation on Sunday comes days after Pakistan Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif ruled out talks with India, saying he did not expect improvement in relations due to alleged frequent ceasefire violations by India. (more...)
- March 18, 2018
Confirming the incident, SP Vaid, J&K DGP said that following the heavy shelling by Pakistani troops, five people living near the border were killed. A total of 860 incidents of ceasefire violations took place a year ago. The ceasefire violation on Sunday comes days after Pakistan Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif ruled out talks with India, saying he did not expect improvement in relations due to alleged frequent ceasefire violations by India. (more...)
Tournament Challenge: Michigan's buzzer-beater a bracket saver for many
- March 18, 2018
No 2 Duke , 2:45 p.m. No. 5 Kentucky , 7:10 p.m. No. 1 Kansas vs. No. 4 Gonzaga , 1:30 p.m. No. 5 seed Ohio State plus-3.5 vs. No. 2 North Carolina vs. With the large paint presence out for the tournament with a fractured elbow, the Bulldogs show no fear in attacking the basket and overwhelm the Boilermakers with the shooting of Kelan Martin and Kamar Baldwin. (more...)
- March 18, 2018
No 2 Duke , 2:45 p.m. No. 5 Kentucky , 7:10 p.m. No. 1 Kansas vs. No. 4 Gonzaga , 1:30 p.m. No. 5 seed Ohio State plus-3.5 vs. No. 2 North Carolina vs. With the large paint presence out for the tournament with a fractured elbow, the Bulldogs show no fear in attacking the basket and overwhelm the Boilermakers with the shooting of Kelan Martin and Kamar Baldwin. (more...)
Kremlin surprised by United Kingdom behavior toward Russian Federation regarding Skripal case - Spokesman
- March 18, 2018
Russian Federation said Friday that it will expel British diplomats and halt high-level meetings with the U.K.in an increasingly global standoff over the nerve agent attack on an ex-spy - but still isn't saying who will be kicked out or when. (more...)
- March 18, 2018
Russian Federation said Friday that it will expel British diplomats and halt high-level meetings with the U.K.in an increasingly global standoff over the nerve agent attack on an ex-spy - but still isn't saying who will be kicked out or when. (more...)
Envoy to OSCE: Russia Never Created Nerve Agent Dubbed Novichok
- March 18, 2018
Germany, France and the United States joined Britain in blaming Moscow for the attack, with British Prime Minister Theresa May stating it was "highly likely" that Russian Federation was responsible. Vassily Nebenzia told the Security Council Russia has "nothing to do with it", saying Russia is ready to participate in a joint investigation. "We have said on different levels and occasions that Russian Federation has nothing to do with this story", Peskov said . (more...)
- March 18, 2018
Germany, France and the United States joined Britain in blaming Moscow for the attack, with British Prime Minister Theresa May stating it was "highly likely" that Russian Federation was responsible. Vassily Nebenzia told the Security Council Russia has "nothing to do with it", saying Russia is ready to participate in a joint investigation. "We have said on different levels and occasions that Russian Federation has nothing to do with this story", Peskov said . (more...)
Toohil granted PFA, with no admission of wrongdoing by Miccarelli
- March 18, 2018
The request was filed by fellow state Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne). She also alleged Miccarelli has physically intimidated her in the Capitol this year by walking past her office, standing by her desk on the floor of the House and stalking and staring at her. (more...)
- March 18, 2018
The request was filed by fellow state Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne). She also alleged Miccarelli has physically intimidated her in the Capitol this year by walking past her office, standing by her desk on the floor of the House and stalking and staring at her. (more...)
Russian Federation spy poisoning: Czechs angrily reject Russian Federation claims
- March 18, 2018
On March 12 British Prime Minister Theresa May says it is "highly likely that Russian Federation was responsible for the act", saying Moscow could be directly to blame or may have "lost control" of the nerve agent. Britain's National Security Council will meet early next week to consider the next steps, May said. In a statement, it said: "Our priority today is looking after our staff in Russian Federation and assisting those that will return to the UK". (more...)
- March 18, 2018
On March 12 British Prime Minister Theresa May says it is "highly likely that Russian Federation was responsible for the act", saying Moscow could be directly to blame or may have "lost control" of the nerve agent. Britain's National Security Council will meet early next week to consider the next steps, May said. In a statement, it said: "Our priority today is looking after our staff in Russian Federation and assisting those that will return to the UK". (more...)
UK's Boris Johnson says corrupt Putin allies may be targeted
- March 18, 2018
Meanwhile, a spokesman for Russian President Vladimir Putin insisted that Moscow had "no connection" with the attack on double-agent Sergei Skripal , who remains in hospital with daughter Yulia after being discovered slumped on a park bench in the Wiltshire city on March 4. (more...)
- March 18, 2018
Meanwhile, a spokesman for Russian President Vladimir Putin insisted that Moscow had "no connection" with the attack on double-agent Sergei Skripal , who remains in hospital with daughter Yulia after being discovered slumped on a park bench in the Wiltshire city on March 4. (more...)
Everyone's Irish at NYC's St. Patrick's Day parade
- March 18, 2018
The parade featured many other Disney characters, like Ariel the mermaid, and Princess Belle. The parade itself starts at 11 a.m. and typically lasts for almost six hours, taking an estimated 150,000 marchers on a 1.4 mile route past Central Park, St. (more...)
- March 18, 2018
The parade featured many other Disney characters, like Ariel the mermaid, and Princess Belle. The parade itself starts at 11 a.m. and typically lasts for almost six hours, taking an estimated 150,000 marchers on a 1.4 mile route past Central Park, St. (more...)
Moscow will expel British diplomats, says Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov
- March 18, 2018
Russian Federation insists it had no motive to target Skripal with what Britain says was a highly-potent Soviet-designed nerve agent called Novichok, in the first such attack in Europe since World War II. Russian Ambassador to the UN Vassily Nebenzia speaks in the security council after the United Kingdom called for an urgent meeting of the security council on the investigation into the nerve agent attack in Salisbury, United Kingdom on March 14, 2018 in New York City. (more...)
- March 18, 2018
Russian Federation insists it had no motive to target Skripal with what Britain says was a highly-potent Soviet-designed nerve agent called Novichok, in the first such attack in Europe since World War II. Russian Ambassador to the UN Vassily Nebenzia speaks in the security council after the United Kingdom called for an urgent meeting of the security council on the investigation into the nerve agent attack in Salisbury, United Kingdom on March 14, 2018 in New York City. (more...)
North Korean foreign minister to visit Sweden on Thursday
- March 18, 2018
It added that a statement summarizing the talks will be made available Friday after Ri's talks with Foreign Minister Margot Wallstrom. During a joint press conference at the White House on March 6, Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven offered his country's help in facilitating talks between the USA and North Korea, highlighting his country's 45-year diplomatic presence in Pyongyang. (more...)
- March 18, 2018
It added that a statement summarizing the talks will be made available Friday after Ri's talks with Foreign Minister Margot Wallstrom. During a joint press conference at the White House on March 6, Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven offered his country's help in facilitating talks between the USA and North Korea, highlighting his country's 45-year diplomatic presence in Pyongyang. (more...)
Russian Federation hits back by throwing out 23 British diplomats
- March 18, 2018
Some in Russian Federation have suggested that the nerve agent could have come from another former Soviet country. " It is hard to say what may be happening in neighboring countries ", he was quoted as saying by the Interfax news agency. (more...)
- March 18, 2018
Some in Russian Federation have suggested that the nerve agent could have come from another former Soviet country. " It is hard to say what may be happening in neighboring countries ", he was quoted as saying by the Interfax news agency. (more...)
Venice High School Walks Out
- March 18, 2018
At Las Cruces High School, students held a moment of silence for 17 minutes, one minute to honor each of the victims. "Not everyone held signs with messages like "#NoMore" and "#Enough". When the unidentified student refused to let the principal take his sign, citing basic free speech rights, he made a decision to walk away from the scene and was promptly followed and escorted by the principal off school grounds. (more...)
- March 18, 2018
At Las Cruces High School, students held a moment of silence for 17 minutes, one minute to honor each of the victims. "Not everyone held signs with messages like "#NoMore" and "#Enough". When the unidentified student refused to let the principal take his sign, citing basic free speech rights, he made a decision to walk away from the scene and was promptly followed and escorted by the principal off school grounds. (more...)
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