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UK's May ready to approve military action over Syria attack
- April 12, 2018
Russian Federation has long claimed rebels were planning to stage such an attack with the aim of provoking further Western intervention in the war-torn country. "We have a lot of options, militarily", he said. The World Health Organization said Wednesday that there were reports of about 500 people in the Damascus suburb of Douma who have symptoms similar to people exposed to toxic chemicals. (more...)
- April 12, 2018
Russian Federation has long claimed rebels were planning to stage such an attack with the aim of provoking further Western intervention in the war-torn country. "We have a lot of options, militarily", he said. The World Health Organization said Wednesday that there were reports of about 500 people in the Damascus suburb of Douma who have symptoms similar to people exposed to toxic chemicals. (more...)
Xi Jinping to visit PH in November
- April 12, 2018
The first agreement signed was the Agreement on Economic and Technical Cooperation between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the Government of the People's Republic of China. Duterte pledged the Philippines' full cooperation with China on transnational crimes and terrorism. Before flying off to China on Monday, Duterte was all praises for Xi. (more...)
- April 12, 2018
The first agreement signed was the Agreement on Economic and Technical Cooperation between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the Government of the People's Republic of China. Duterte pledged the Philippines' full cooperation with China on transnational crimes and terrorism. Before flying off to China on Monday, Duterte was all praises for Xi. (more...)
Homemade alcohol kills 90 in Indonesia
- April 12, 2018
Indonesia banned the sale of alcohol from tens of thousands of mini-marts and other small stores in 2015, however, high taxes on alcohol have spawned a black market for booze among the poor in the world's most-populous Muslim nation. Deaths from toxic alcohol are common in Indonesia but the latest cluster of fatalities, coming in a little more than a week, is dramatic, leading to speculation a single large distributor was responsible. (more...)
- April 12, 2018
Indonesia banned the sale of alcohol from tens of thousands of mini-marts and other small stores in 2015, however, high taxes on alcohol have spawned a black market for booze among the poor in the world's most-populous Muslim nation. Deaths from toxic alcohol are common in Indonesia but the latest cluster of fatalities, coming in a little more than a week, is dramatic, leading to speculation a single large distributor was responsible. (more...)
Trump Judicial Nominee Refuses To Say If She Agrees With Desegregated Schools
- April 12, 2018
Vitter, a longtime anti-abortion activist and former Orleans Parish prosecutor, told the senators Wednesday that her "intent was always to be responsible and forthcoming", adding, "I don't think I'd be exaggerating when I say my life has been an open book". (more...)
- April 12, 2018
Vitter, a longtime anti-abortion activist and former Orleans Parish prosecutor, told the senators Wednesday that her "intent was always to be responsible and forthcoming", adding, "I don't think I'd be exaggerating when I say my life has been an open book". (more...)
Fired cops claim mice ate half-tonne of missing marijuana
- April 12, 2018
Troopers had been dispatched by the Chenango County 911 Center to check the welfare at a female at the home on Hogsback Road, the release said, and after being invited inside, troopers observed several marijuana plants growing inside the residence. (more...)
- April 12, 2018
Troopers had been dispatched by the Chenango County 911 Center to check the welfare at a female at the home on Hogsback Road, the release said, and after being invited inside, troopers observed several marijuana plants growing inside the residence. (more...)
1 dead in crash on Hwy. 401 in Pickering
- April 12, 2018
Kerry Schmidt said a male driver was pronounced dead at the scene. It appears three vehicles were heading eastbound when one of the vehicles side-swiped another. Schmidt said they are looking at a number of factors, including speed, to determine what may have caused the collision. The age of the victim has not been released but police say next-of-kin has been notified. (more...)
- April 12, 2018
Kerry Schmidt said a male driver was pronounced dead at the scene. It appears three vehicles were heading eastbound when one of the vehicles side-swiped another. Schmidt said they are looking at a number of factors, including speed, to determine what may have caused the collision. The age of the victim has not been released but police say next-of-kin has been notified. (more...)
California Deploys National Guard Troops - But Not To Stop Immigration
- April 12, 2018
The state's program to combat transnational crime, which targets gangs, human traffickers and firearm and drug smugglers, is now staffed by 250 personnel statewide, including 55 at the California-Mexico border, according to Brown's letter . (more...)
- April 12, 2018
The state's program to combat transnational crime, which targets gangs, human traffickers and firearm and drug smugglers, is now staffed by 250 personnel statewide, including 55 at the California-Mexico border, according to Brown's letter . (more...)
Republicans warn Trump firing Mueller would be a major mistake
- April 12, 2018
The gathering will include House Speaker Paul Ryan, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn. We'll see what happens", Mr Trump said on Monday, after reports of the raid by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. It came as a result of evidence that Mueller's team of prosecutors obtained, but the US attorney for the Southern District of NY was responsible for the raid. (more...)
- April 12, 2018
The gathering will include House Speaker Paul Ryan, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn. We'll see what happens", Mr Trump said on Monday, after reports of the raid by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. It came as a result of evidence that Mueller's team of prosecutors obtained, but the US attorney for the Southern District of NY was responsible for the raid. (more...)
'Missiles are coming' - Trump warns of imminent military action in Syria
- April 12, 2018
The politician said the Syrian government was expecting a limited US strike, similar to the one on Shayrat air base a year ago, which came after an alleged chemical attack on a rebel-held town in northern Syria that killed dozens of people. (more...)
- April 12, 2018
The politician said the Syrian government was expecting a limited US strike, similar to the one on Shayrat air base a year ago, which came after an alleged chemical attack on a rebel-held town in northern Syria that killed dozens of people. (more...)
Snow Hill man facing a dozen drug charges after traffic stop
- April 12, 2018
According to an affidavit, Evelyn Alcon was riding in a auto that was stopped for speeding at Livingston Avenue and Campstool Road on April 4. A subsequent search of the vehicle showed the presence of a knife, marijuana, prescription drugs, as well as pipes that field tested positive for residue of methamphetamine. (more...)
- April 12, 2018
According to an affidavit, Evelyn Alcon was riding in a auto that was stopped for speeding at Livingston Avenue and Campstool Road on April 4. A subsequent search of the vehicle showed the presence of a knife, marijuana, prescription drugs, as well as pipes that field tested positive for residue of methamphetamine. (more...)
Tarrant man arrested on child pornography charges
- April 12, 2018
The arrest came after police started investigating images seen on the internet of a child in New York City, which led them to Keizer, Acting Bergen County Prosecutor Dennis Calo said. According to charging documents, a deputy from the Lane County Sheriff's Office in OR called the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday, Mar. 6, to report that an OR man claimed he received Facebook messages from his father that contained child pornography and were sexually explicit. (more...)
- April 12, 2018
The arrest came after police started investigating images seen on the internet of a child in New York City, which led them to Keizer, Acting Bergen County Prosecutor Dennis Calo said. According to charging documents, a deputy from the Lane County Sheriff's Office in OR called the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday, Mar. 6, to report that an OR man claimed he received Facebook messages from his father that contained child pornography and were sexually explicit. (more...)
Atletico planning big send-off for Torres
- April 12, 2018
Torres , 34, will depart from his boyhood club Atletico Madrid this summer when his contract expires, and Carr believes the former Liverpool and Chelsea forward might not attract as many MLS suitors as Zlatan Ibrahimovic - who recently completed a move to LA Galaxy. (more...)
- April 12, 2018
Torres , 34, will depart from his boyhood club Atletico Madrid this summer when his contract expires, and Carr believes the former Liverpool and Chelsea forward might not attract as many MLS suitors as Zlatan Ibrahimovic - who recently completed a move to LA Galaxy. (more...)
Syria slams chemical attack in rebel-held Douma as 'premeditated allegations'
- April 12, 2018
Anti-government activists, including the notorious White Helmets civil defense group, on Saturday blamed the Syrian authorities of using chemical weapons in the militant-held town of Douma in Eastern Ghouta, saying that dozens of civilians were killed and hundreds affected. (more...)
- April 12, 2018
Anti-government activists, including the notorious White Helmets civil defense group, on Saturday blamed the Syrian authorities of using chemical weapons in the militant-held town of Douma in Eastern Ghouta, saying that dozens of civilians were killed and hundreds affected. (more...)
Current Relations With Russia Worse Than Cold War
- April 12, 2018
The President, however, has also called for good relations with Russian Federation, saying recently it "would be a good thing, not a bad thing", to get along with Russian Federation and that "just about everybody agrees to that, except very stupid people, OK?" "There is no reason for this". (more...)
- April 12, 2018
The President, however, has also called for good relations with Russian Federation, saying recently it "would be a good thing, not a bad thing", to get along with Russian Federation and that "just about everybody agrees to that, except very stupid people, OK?" "There is no reason for this". (more...)
Efforts to jack up oil prices artificially are detrimental: Modi
- April 12, 2018
The prime minister said "efforts at artificially distorting prices were self-destructive" and stressed on the poor gaining access to affordable energy. Coal may gradually go out of favour as a major contributor to primary energy and adoption of electric vehicles will be the centre of talks. India will be the key driver of the global energy demand in the next two to five years. (more...)
- April 12, 2018
The prime minister said "efforts at artificially distorting prices were self-destructive" and stressed on the poor gaining access to affordable energy. Coal may gradually go out of favour as a major contributor to primary energy and adoption of electric vehicles will be the centre of talks. India will be the key driver of the global energy demand in the next two to five years. (more...)
Pentagon still assessing intelligence about suspected Syria chemical attack
- April 12, 2018
When asked by reporters at the formal meeting if he could confirm the Assad regime had used chemical weapons over the weekend, Mattis shook his head no. The tweet reads, "Russia vows to shoot down any and all missiles fired at Syria". Mattis also stated that the United States of America is "still assessing the intelligence, ourselves and our allies, we are still working on this". (more...)
- April 12, 2018
When asked by reporters at the formal meeting if he could confirm the Assad regime had used chemical weapons over the weekend, Mattis shook his head no. The tweet reads, "Russia vows to shoot down any and all missiles fired at Syria". Mattis also stated that the United States of America is "still assessing the intelligence, ourselves and our allies, we are still working on this". (more...)
The Simpsons' response to Apu racism row angers critics
- April 12, 2018
Additionally, people slammed the show for using Lisa - the character who usually stands up for the underdog and is viewed as the most intelligent member of the Simpsons family - to convey such a hollow message. Before the episode, Simpsons showrunner Al Jean obviously knew the scene would be incendiary. " New Simpsons today! They'll be talking about this one tomorrow". (more...)
- April 12, 2018
Additionally, people slammed the show for using Lisa - the character who usually stands up for the underdog and is viewed as the most intelligent member of the Simpsons family - to convey such a hollow message. Before the episode, Simpsons showrunner Al Jean obviously knew the scene would be incendiary. " New Simpsons today! They'll be talking about this one tomorrow". (more...)
Pleasant Spring weather until storms arrive Saturday morning
- April 12, 2018
More nice weather is ahead for our state over the next few days - sunshine will dominate Thursday and Friday, with afternoon temperatures warming into the lower 80s in most places both days. Widespread showers and thunderstorms arrive Saturday morning. A line of strong to severe thunderstorms will move through the area, with damaging winds the main threat . (more...)
- April 12, 2018
More nice weather is ahead for our state over the next few days - sunshine will dominate Thursday and Friday, with afternoon temperatures warming into the lower 80s in most places both days. Widespread showers and thunderstorms arrive Saturday morning. A line of strong to severe thunderstorms will move through the area, with damaging winds the main threat . (more...)
Security Council to meet following Syria chemical attack
- April 12, 2018
Security Council is due to vote on three draft resolutions on chemical weapons attacks in Syria on Tuesday, setting up a showdown between the United States and Russian Federation over how to respond to a reported deadly gas attack last weekend. (more...)
- April 12, 2018
Security Council is due to vote on three draft resolutions on chemical weapons attacks in Syria on Tuesday, setting up a showdown between the United States and Russian Federation over how to respond to a reported deadly gas attack last weekend. (more...)
Twitter gets on board with Honest Ads Act
- April 12, 2018
The support for the Honest Ads Act that came hours before Mark Zuckerberg went for the first congressional hearing . Twitter says the platform will increase transparency for political and so-called issue ads, which target specific topics like immigration and gun control, by providing even more information on the origin of an ad that is required by the Honest Ads Act. (more...)
- April 12, 2018
The support for the Honest Ads Act that came hours before Mark Zuckerberg went for the first congressional hearing . Twitter says the platform will increase transparency for political and so-called issue ads, which target specific topics like immigration and gun control, by providing even more information on the origin of an ad that is required by the Honest Ads Act. (more...)
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