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WTO warns US-China tensions could compromise gains in global trade growth
- April 12, 2018
Trump followed it up with a proposal to impose punitive tariffs targeting $50 billion (€40.6 billion) worth of Chinese goods . The latest forecast raises that to 3.1 to 5.5 per cent based on current GDP forecasts, but "a continued escalation of trade restrictive policies could lead to a significantly lower figure", the WTO said. (more...)
- April 12, 2018
Trump followed it up with a proposal to impose punitive tariffs targeting $50 billion (€40.6 billion) worth of Chinese goods . The latest forecast raises that to 3.1 to 5.5 per cent based on current GDP forecasts, but "a continued escalation of trade restrictive policies could lead to a significantly lower figure", the WTO said. (more...)
'What we have become': Rahul Gandhi on Kathua Rape Case
- April 12, 2018
In a press statement. today the LOP said the BJP nation wide campaign of dharnas and relay hunger strikes begun today was yet another political gimmick to fool the people and pass the buck and blame on the opposition party and congress for its dirty handling of minority quota issue of Telangana and the Andhra Pradesh special status issue. (more...)
- April 12, 2018
In a press statement. today the LOP said the BJP nation wide campaign of dharnas and relay hunger strikes begun today was yet another political gimmick to fool the people and pass the buck and blame on the opposition party and congress for its dirty handling of minority quota issue of Telangana and the Andhra Pradesh special status issue. (more...)
DOJ Shows Lawmakers The Document That Started FBI's Russia Probe
- April 12, 2018
His name emerged in the odd episode involving House Intel Committee Chairman Devin Nunes , who made bombastic allegations of improper "unmasking" of Trump associates by the Obama administration, though what role Cohen-Watnick played in the controversy remains in dispute. (more...)
- April 12, 2018
His name emerged in the odd episode involving House Intel Committee Chairman Devin Nunes , who made bombastic allegations of improper "unmasking" of Trump associates by the Obama administration, though what role Cohen-Watnick played in the controversy remains in dispute. (more...)
Nord Stream-2 Receives 2nd Permit for Pipeline Construction From Finland
- April 12, 2018
The second permit was granted by the Regional State Administrative Agency Southern Finland, according to the statement. "The Finnish authorities have approved our detailed plans to construct and operate the 374-kilometre Finnish section of the 1,230-kilometre Nord Stream 2 Pipeline", Nord Stream AG said in a note on Thursday. (more...)
- April 12, 2018
The second permit was granted by the Regional State Administrative Agency Southern Finland, according to the statement. "The Finnish authorities have approved our detailed plans to construct and operate the 374-kilometre Finnish section of the 1,230-kilometre Nord Stream 2 Pipeline", Nord Stream AG said in a note on Thursday. (more...)
Warmer weather on way as muggy conditions are driven out
- April 12, 2018
Thursday: As high pressure stays nearby, our weather stays relatively quiet. Friday Night: A chance of rain before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Northerly breeze 5 to 15 miles per hour. Model data continues to paint some hefty severe parameters coming into place for Friday afternoon and evening, but mostly across the eastern Oklahoma-western Arkansas state line region. (more...)
- April 12, 2018
Thursday: As high pressure stays nearby, our weather stays relatively quiet. Friday Night: A chance of rain before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Northerly breeze 5 to 15 miles per hour. Model data continues to paint some hefty severe parameters coming into place for Friday afternoon and evening, but mostly across the eastern Oklahoma-western Arkansas state line region. (more...)
Putin, Erdogan discuss Syria in phone call
- April 12, 2018
The talks come after Trump warned Russian Federation over its support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, saying United States missiles "will be coming" in response to an alleged chemical weapons attack. The call comes in the evening of the day (Wednesday, April 11) when Donald Trump warned of an imminent Western response to the alleged chemical bombing in Syria, leading the tension with Russian Federation to its peak since the beginning of this crisis. (more...)
- April 12, 2018
The talks come after Trump warned Russian Federation over its support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, saying United States missiles "will be coming" in response to an alleged chemical weapons attack. The call comes in the evening of the day (Wednesday, April 11) when Donald Trump warned of an imminent Western response to the alleged chemical bombing in Syria, leading the tension with Russian Federation to its peak since the beginning of this crisis. (more...)
Tennessee Senate Approves Sunday Liquor And Wine Sales
- April 12, 2018
Under the legislation, retail stores would not be able to sell until 2019, but package stores would be able to start selling immediately. The bill garnered 17 yes votes and 11 no votes. The state Senate voted narrowly Wednesday morning to approve a plan that will allow liquor stores to be open all but three days a year: Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. (more...)
- April 12, 2018
Under the legislation, retail stores would not be able to sell until 2019, but package stores would be able to start selling immediately. The bill garnered 17 yes votes and 11 no votes. The state Senate voted narrowly Wednesday morning to approve a plan that will allow liquor stores to be open all but three days a year: Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. (more...)
Dead baby found in suitcase under Jersey City footbridge
- April 12, 2018
Port Authority Police and the Prosecutor's Office Homicide Unit are investigating. The body was along the tracks just off Broadway where PATH trains, Amtrak and freight trains have a number of lines. The area above where the child was found is littered with garbage bags and other trash dumped over the side of the bridge on Tonnelle Avenue. "It's sad, depressing", a woman named Karen Hernandez told the paper. (more...)
- April 12, 2018
Port Authority Police and the Prosecutor's Office Homicide Unit are investigating. The body was along the tracks just off Broadway where PATH trains, Amtrak and freight trains have a number of lines. The area above where the child was found is littered with garbage bags and other trash dumped over the side of the bridge on Tonnelle Avenue. "It's sad, depressing", a woman named Karen Hernandez told the paper. (more...)
WV students improve in math, reading
- April 12, 2018
Alaska and Vermont, for example, saw a drop in some of their average scores, while Florida improved in every category but one. The district ranked No. There was a major drop in average math scores among black eighth graders in 2015. But past year, that number bounced back and then some; the average reached the 270 mark - an all-time high. (more...)
- April 12, 2018
Alaska and Vermont, for example, saw a drop in some of their average scores, while Florida improved in every category but one. The district ranked No. There was a major drop in average math scores among black eighth graders in 2015. But past year, that number bounced back and then some; the average reached the 270 mark - an all-time high. (more...)
Protesters suspend quota reform demonstration
- April 12, 2018
Protesters demonstrating for a fundamental reform in the quota system for civil service have called off their agitation after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said there would be no more quota . The students in the southeastern port city of Chittagong blocked a railway track while they also caused disruptions in the major cities of Khulna, Barisal, Kushtia, Comilla and Mymensingh demanding the share of top government positions set aside for minority groups and the disabled be reduced significantly. (more...)
- April 12, 2018
Protesters demonstrating for a fundamental reform in the quota system for civil service have called off their agitation after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said there would be no more quota . The students in the southeastern port city of Chittagong blocked a railway track while they also caused disruptions in the major cities of Khulna, Barisal, Kushtia, Comilla and Mymensingh demanding the share of top government positions set aside for minority groups and the disabled be reduced significantly. (more...)
Kuwait Airways halts all flights to Beirut over "serious security warnings"
- April 12, 2018
The decision was based on information sent from authorities in Cyprus and meant to protect passengers, it said. On Wednesday, European aviation authorities issued a warning to airlines operating in the Eastern Mediterranean, which includes pilots flying from the United Kingdom to Cyprus, of possible military action. (more...)
- April 12, 2018
The decision was based on information sent from authorities in Cyprus and meant to protect passengers, it said. On Wednesday, European aviation authorities issued a warning to airlines operating in the Eastern Mediterranean, which includes pilots flying from the United Kingdom to Cyprus, of possible military action. (more...)
US Senate leader says doesn't see need for bill to…
- April 12, 2018
After FBI agents raided the office of Trump's personal lawyer Monday, the president's fury at Mueller was barely contained and he openly mused about firing the special counsel. A Democratic supporter, Delaware's Chris Coons , echoed the sentiment. Lindsey Graham , R-S.C., and Cory Booker , D-N.J. But there were no immediate indications that congressional Republican leaders were gearing up to take legislative action to protect Mueller. (more...)
- April 12, 2018
After FBI agents raided the office of Trump's personal lawyer Monday, the president's fury at Mueller was barely contained and he openly mused about firing the special counsel. A Democratic supporter, Delaware's Chris Coons , echoed the sentiment. Lindsey Graham , R-S.C., and Cory Booker , D-N.J. But there were no immediate indications that congressional Republican leaders were gearing up to take legislative action to protect Mueller. (more...)
Winter storm will bring heavy snow, blizzard conditions
- April 12, 2018
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Oceana, Newaygo, Mecosta, Isabella, Mason, Lake, Osceola and Clare Counties from late Friday night through at least Sunday AM. This will be the target zone for most intense impacts from heavy snow and wind this weekend. WHEN.Saturday through late Saturday night. A Winter Storm Watch is in effect late tonight through Saturday morning. (more...)
- April 12, 2018
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Oceana, Newaygo, Mecosta, Isabella, Mason, Lake, Osceola and Clare Counties from late Friday night through at least Sunday AM. This will be the target zone for most intense impacts from heavy snow and wind this weekend. WHEN.Saturday through late Saturday night. A Winter Storm Watch is in effect late tonight through Saturday morning. (more...)
Uhuru to meet Raila again
- April 12, 2018
The Fifth Devolution Conference will be hosted at Kakamega High School between April 23 and 27 and is expected to be used to assess the successes of devolution from the time it came into implementation. Raila wished the former president good health. Mr. Odinga was accompanied by among others MPs George Khaniri and Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir. Through his Twitter account, Raila disclosed that the meeting was based on the satbility of the country. (more...)
- April 12, 2018
The Fifth Devolution Conference will be hosted at Kakamega High School between April 23 and 27 and is expected to be used to assess the successes of devolution from the time it came into implementation. Raila wished the former president good health. Mr. Odinga was accompanied by among others MPs George Khaniri and Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir. Through his Twitter account, Raila disclosed that the meeting was based on the satbility of the country. (more...)
United Nations calls urgent Syria meeting after Trump threat
- April 12, 2018
Donald Trump warned on Wednesday that airstrikes are imminent in Syria, declaring missiles "will be coming". 'Obviously the situation is very serious, obviously there has to be, now, a demand for a political process to end the war in Syria. (more...)
- April 12, 2018
Donald Trump warned on Wednesday that airstrikes are imminent in Syria, declaring missiles "will be coming". 'Obviously the situation is very serious, obviously there has to be, now, a demand for a political process to end the war in Syria. (more...)
Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar in coma after stroke
- April 12, 2018
The ensuing power vacuum led to the emergence of several rival seats of government, including pro-Haftar forces based in the eastern city of Tobruk and UN-backed unity government based in Tripoli, along with a plethora of heavily-armed militia groups. (more...)
- April 12, 2018
The ensuing power vacuum led to the emergence of several rival seats of government, including pro-Haftar forces based in the eastern city of Tobruk and UN-backed unity government based in Tripoli, along with a plethora of heavily-armed militia groups. (more...)
New Secret Payment Reveals Further Efforts by 'National Enquirer' to Protect Trump
- April 12, 2018
The New Yorker couldn't independently determine whether the rumor about Trump's secret child was true, though they did obtain portions of the contract Sajudin signed when he entered into his contract with AMI. I spoke with the father of the family, who said that Sajudin's claim was "completely false and ridiculous" and added that the Enquirer had put the family in a hard situation. (more...)
- April 12, 2018
The New Yorker couldn't independently determine whether the rumor about Trump's secret child was true, though they did obtain portions of the contract Sajudin signed when he entered into his contract with AMI. I spoke with the father of the family, who said that Sajudin's claim was "completely false and ridiculous" and added that the Enquirer had put the family in a hard situation. (more...)
Pakistan has made it to 'World's Most Admired People 2018'
- April 12, 2018
The study that has been conducted each year since 2015 separately for men and women was this time expanded to cover the views of people in 35 countries with more than 37,000 people being interviewed to obtain the results. Emma Watson and Gal Gadot and singers Taylor Swift and Madonna, were also in top 20. Politics takes a lower rank in this list with Russian President Vladimir Putin in sixth place and American President Donald Trump at No. (more...)
- April 12, 2018
The study that has been conducted each year since 2015 separately for men and women was this time expanded to cover the views of people in 35 countries with more than 37,000 people being interviewed to obtain the results. Emma Watson and Gal Gadot and singers Taylor Swift and Madonna, were also in top 20. Politics takes a lower rank in this list with Russian President Vladimir Putin in sixth place and American President Donald Trump at No. (more...)
OPCW fails to identify origin of nerve agent in Skripal case
- April 12, 2018
The worldwide chemical watchdog is preparing to release its report on the nerve agent used to poison a former spy and his daughter in southwestern England as Russian Federation continues to deny suggestions that it was behind the attack. It comes as Ms Skripal revealed she has rejected assistance from the Russian embassy, adding: "I want to stress that no one speaks for me, or for my father, but ourselves". (more...)
- April 12, 2018
The worldwide chemical watchdog is preparing to release its report on the nerve agent used to poison a former spy and his daughter in southwestern England as Russian Federation continues to deny suggestions that it was behind the attack. It comes as Ms Skripal revealed she has rejected assistance from the Russian embassy, adding: "I want to stress that no one speaks for me, or for my father, but ourselves". (more...)
Baby born four years after parents death in China
- April 12, 2018
The baby named Tiantian was born in China in December to a Laotian surrogate, The Beijing News reported this week. Although the baby boy was born in December, news of the birth is only being reported in Chinese media this week, following a complicated and unprecedented legal case that has lasted for the best part of the last four years. (more...)
- April 12, 2018
The baby named Tiantian was born in China in December to a Laotian surrogate, The Beijing News reported this week. Although the baby boy was born in December, news of the birth is only being reported in Chinese media this week, following a complicated and unprecedented legal case that has lasted for the best part of the last four years. (more...)
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