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Israel marks solemn Memorial Day for its fallen soldiers
- April 18, 2018
Israel's President Reuven Rivlin also spoke at the Memorial Day ceremony in Jerusalem, saying "we must continue to ensure that we send our sons and daughters into battle only after we have done everything possible to ensure that we have no choice but to go out". (more...)
- April 18, 2018
Israel's President Reuven Rivlin also spoke at the Memorial Day ceremony in Jerusalem, saying "we must continue to ensure that we send our sons and daughters into battle only after we have done everything possible to ensure that we have no choice but to go out". (more...)
7 inmates dead, 17 injured after prison fight in South Carolina
- April 18, 2018
Lee Correctional Institution is listed on the South Carolina Department of Corrections' Website as a Level 3 facility, meaning it houses some of the state's most violent offenders. Five inmates were killed by other inmates in 2016, while three were killed in 2015. The SC DOC identified the seven inmates killed as Raymond Angelo Scott, Michael Milledge, Damonte Marquez Rivera, Eddie Casey Jay Gaskins, Joshua Svwin Jenkins, Corey Scott, and Cornelius Quantral McClary. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
Lee Correctional Institution is listed on the South Carolina Department of Corrections' Website as a Level 3 facility, meaning it houses some of the state's most violent offenders. Five inmates were killed by other inmates in 2016, while three were killed in 2015. The SC DOC identified the seven inmates killed as Raymond Angelo Scott, Michael Milledge, Damonte Marquez Rivera, Eddie Casey Jay Gaskins, Joshua Svwin Jenkins, Corey Scott, and Cornelius Quantral McClary. (more...)
American Soybean Association President Reacts to House Farm Bill Draft
- April 18, 2018
The bill goes to committee for markup on Wednesday, with a vote expected this week. Yet there are fears that tying work or training requirements to eligibility for receiving SNAP - formerly known as food stamps - would devastate numerous 3.9 million Texans on the program. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
The bill goes to committee for markup on Wednesday, with a vote expected this week. Yet there are fears that tying work or training requirements to eligibility for receiving SNAP - formerly known as food stamps - would devastate numerous 3.9 million Texans on the program. (more...)
US Senate's top Republican rules out bill to protect Mueller
- April 18, 2018
And I don't think he is going to", McConnell said . Well, if Trump does fire Mueller or Rosenstein, the country will rightly blame McConnell and the GOP-controlled Senate. Sen. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said Trump's intentions are irrelevant because the protections are good policy to have on the books. Under the proposed bill, a special counsel would be given 10 days after a termination to challenge the decision in court. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
And I don't think he is going to", McConnell said . Well, if Trump does fire Mueller or Rosenstein, the country will rightly blame McConnell and the GOP-controlled Senate. Sen. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said Trump's intentions are irrelevant because the protections are good policy to have on the books. Under the proposed bill, a special counsel would be given 10 days after a termination to challenge the decision in court. (more...)
Federation Internationale de Football Association council member arrested, questioned on suspicion of embezzlement
- April 18, 2018
Omari who is the president of the DR Congo Football Association (Fecofa) has been taken into custody and is now being questioned about his role in the embezzlement of $1 million. Asides his position as the FA President of DR Congo, Omari also occupies the role of vice president for the Confederation of African Football (CAF). (more...)
- April 18, 2018
Omari who is the president of the DR Congo Football Association (Fecofa) has been taken into custody and is now being questioned about his role in the embezzlement of $1 million. Asides his position as the FA President of DR Congo, Omari also occupies the role of vice president for the Confederation of African Football (CAF). (more...)
Cash Me Outside Struggle Rapper Getting Reality Show
- April 18, 2018
According to BMA's official website , it is absolutely true, and fans of Minaj and Cardi B . are floored. I don't care what anyone says, Cardi actually says stuff. The "Hi Bich" rapper has amassed millions of views on each of her videos, including her popular "roast" segments where she films her reactions to everything from pop culture to fashion and music. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
According to BMA's official website , it is absolutely true, and fans of Minaj and Cardi B . are floored. I don't care what anyone says, Cardi actually says stuff. The "Hi Bich" rapper has amassed millions of views on each of her videos, including her popular "roast" segments where she films her reactions to everything from pop culture to fashion and music. (more...)
NY to Restore Voting Rights to Thousands of Ex-Felons
- April 18, 2018
Pushing to re-integrate former felons into society without restoring the right to vote is counter productive, Cuomo argued. Voters convicted of crimes can also apply for a certificate for the right to be restored on parole. This industry must be reformed". Cuomo says the Republican-controlled state senate rejected the law, so he would do it himself. Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday said he will use executive powers to grant all parolees in NY the right to vote, a measure long-sought by ... (more...)
- April 18, 2018
Pushing to re-integrate former felons into society without restoring the right to vote is counter productive, Cuomo argued. Voters convicted of crimes can also apply for a certificate for the right to be restored on parole. This industry must be reformed". Cuomo says the Republican-controlled state senate rejected the law, so he would do it himself. Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday said he will use executive powers to grant all parolees in NY the right to vote, a measure long-sought by ... (more...)
Fresno State Has 'Deep Concerns' About Professor Calling Barbara Bush 'Racist'
- April 18, 2018
Bush is probably really sad right now", she cooed. Her Twitter biography identifies her as "on leave from Fresno State". "Can we stop acting like it matters to anyone but a family of war criminals?" Castro released a statement on the school's website Tuesday evening denouncing Jarrar's comments while extending "deepest condolences to the Bush family" following the 92-year-old Bush matriarch's death at her Houston home. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
Bush is probably really sad right now", she cooed. Her Twitter biography identifies her as "on leave from Fresno State". "Can we stop acting like it matters to anyone but a family of war criminals?" Castro released a statement on the school's website Tuesday evening denouncing Jarrar's comments while extending "deepest condolences to the Bush family" following the 92-year-old Bush matriarch's death at her Houston home. (more...)
Iranian FM arrives in U.S. to attend peace talks, discuss nuclear deal
- April 18, 2018
Two senior US officials said the sides are "close to agreement" on missiles and inspections but "not there yet" on the sunset provisions. Iran has criticised Pakistan in the past for supporting the Jaish al-Adl jihadist group, which it accuses of ties to Al-Qaeda and carrying out numerous attacks in Sistan-Baluchistan. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
Two senior US officials said the sides are "close to agreement" on missiles and inspections but "not there yet" on the sunset provisions. Iran has criticised Pakistan in the past for supporting the Jaish al-Adl jihadist group, which it accuses of ties to Al-Qaeda and carrying out numerous attacks in Sistan-Baluchistan. (more...)
Pic! Paula Patton's New BF Revealed - Who Is the Handsome Guy?
- April 18, 2018
I haven't called anybody a boyfriend. "This girl, she doesn't know how to fight and she doesn't know how to be in a vehicle chase and so it was fun for me, as a character, as an actor, as a human, but also to portray this person". Patton said the key to keeping things peaceful is forgiveness. You don't have to hold on to anything. You are not doing your children any service. Instead, it is important to bring as much peace and harmony to his son's life. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
I haven't called anybody a boyfriend. "This girl, she doesn't know how to fight and she doesn't know how to be in a vehicle chase and so it was fun for me, as a character, as an actor, as a human, but also to portray this person". Patton said the key to keeping things peaceful is forgiveness. You don't have to hold on to anything. You are not doing your children any service. Instead, it is important to bring as much peace and harmony to his son's life. (more...)
Sen. King 'not yet' ready to vote for Pompeo
- April 18, 2018
Pompeo is still expected to have enough votes in the full Senate to replace Rex Tillerson, who was sacked by Mr. Trump. If Pompeo were to win strong bipartisan support in the Foreign Relations Committee and the full U.S. A handful of Democrats on the panel have said they will oppose Pompeo, whose nomination has come to be seen by some as a broader vote on President Donald Trump's foreign policy positions. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
Pompeo is still expected to have enough votes in the full Senate to replace Rex Tillerson, who was sacked by Mr. Trump. If Pompeo were to win strong bipartisan support in the Foreign Relations Committee and the full U.S. A handful of Democrats on the panel have said they will oppose Pompeo, whose nomination has come to be seen by some as a broader vote on President Donald Trump's foreign policy positions. (more...)
No Brexit deal without Irish border solution, warns Donald Tusk
- April 18, 2018
Tusk's main message was plain - "without a solution, there will be no withdrawal agreement and no transition". Mr Tusk's role is to chair the group of European Union national leaders. "We want to use the positive momentum in these negotiations to finally settle outstanding issues such as the solution to avoid a hard border between Ireland and Northern Ireland ", Tusk told Members of European Parliament (MEPs) gathered for a plenary session. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
Tusk's main message was plain - "without a solution, there will be no withdrawal agreement and no transition". Mr Tusk's role is to chair the group of European Union national leaders. "We want to use the positive momentum in these negotiations to finally settle outstanding issues such as the solution to avoid a hard border between Ireland and Northern Ireland ", Tusk told Members of European Parliament (MEPs) gathered for a plenary session. (more...)
New push to legalise cannabis and sell it in shops
- April 18, 2018
The risk of graduating to ice or to heroin from extended marijuana use is real and documented, ' he told reporters on Tuesday. Asked why the government wouldn't want the tax revenue, Mr Hunt said it didn't want to put the mental health of Australians at risk. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
The risk of graduating to ice or to heroin from extended marijuana use is real and documented, ' he told reporters on Tuesday. Asked why the government wouldn't want the tax revenue, Mr Hunt said it didn't want to put the mental health of Australians at risk. (more...)
Macron says democracy is the EU's 'best chance'
- April 18, 2018
With a little over a year until the next elections to the European Parliament, he lamented the fact that fewer than half of EU citizens bothered to vote in previous ballots. He called on European Union countries to defend values of liberty, equality and diversity. Macron made the remarks as he participated in a debate at the European Parliament in the eastern French city of Strasbourg when he touched upon the strikes conducted by France, the UK and the United States on the night of April 13 ... (more...)
- April 18, 2018
With a little over a year until the next elections to the European Parliament, he lamented the fact that fewer than half of EU citizens bothered to vote in previous ballots. He called on European Union countries to defend values of liberty, equality and diversity. Macron made the remarks as he participated in a debate at the European Parliament in the eastern French city of Strasbourg when he touched upon the strikes conducted by France, the UK and the United States on the night of April 13 ... (more...)
Taiwan accuses China of 'sabre rattling' as naval drill begins
- April 18, 2018
Chinese state media has said the drills are a direct response to " provocations " by Taiwanese leaders related to what China fears are moves to push for the island's formal independence. However, Tsai's recently appointed premier, William Lai, is a long-time advocate of independence and recently incensed mainland authorities by telling the Taiwanese parliament that he is a " Taiwanese independence worker " and saying that Taiwan is a sovereign, independent nation. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
Chinese state media has said the drills are a direct response to " provocations " by Taiwanese leaders related to what China fears are moves to push for the island's formal independence. However, Tsai's recently appointed premier, William Lai, is a long-time advocate of independence and recently incensed mainland authorities by telling the Taiwanese parliament that he is a " Taiwanese independence worker " and saying that Taiwan is a sovereign, independent nation. (more...)
David Hogg tells Twitter followers to boycott BlackRock and Vanguard
- April 18, 2018
Hogg, 18, singled out Black Rock, the world's largest asset manager, and Pennsylvania-based Vanguard Group in a tweet posted on Tuesday afternoon. BlackRock is the largest institutional shareholder of gun maker Sturm Ruger & Co. She said Vanguard is meeting with gun manufacturers and distributors to discuss how they'll "mitigate the risks that their products pose and how they plan to help prevent such tragedies from happening again". (more...)
- April 18, 2018
Hogg, 18, singled out Black Rock, the world's largest asset manager, and Pennsylvania-based Vanguard Group in a tweet posted on Tuesday afternoon. BlackRock is the largest institutional shareholder of gun maker Sturm Ruger & Co. She said Vanguard is meeting with gun manufacturers and distributors to discuss how they'll "mitigate the risks that their products pose and how they plan to help prevent such tragedies from happening again". (more...)
United Kingdom regulator launches seven investigations into Kremlin-backed broadcaster RT
- April 18, 2018
It aims to announce the outcome of the investigations "as soon as possible". However, Ofcom is already investigating whether the programme breached rules on accuracy after tweets were read out during the inaugural broadcast on 16 November which were claimed to be from audience members. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
It aims to announce the outcome of the investigations "as soon as possible". However, Ofcom is already investigating whether the programme breached rules on accuracy after tweets were read out during the inaugural broadcast on 16 November which were claimed to be from audience members. (more...)
Suspect in Iceland's 'Big Bitcoin Heist' escapes country after prison break
- April 18, 2018
The prison where Stefansson was staying was a low-security facility in Sogn, a rural municipality in Western Iceland . Stefansson has been in prison since February for being the mastermind of what Icelandic media has called the "big bitcoin heist". (more...)
- April 18, 2018
The prison where Stefansson was staying was a low-security facility in Sogn, a rural municipality in Western Iceland . Stefansson has been in prison since February for being the mastermind of what Icelandic media has called the "big bitcoin heist". (more...)
Trump Reveals Direct North Korea Contacts
- April 18, 2018
The April 27 meeting will only be the third summit between the rivals since the end of the 1950-53 Korean War. US and South Korean officials have said the North could be desperate to save its economy from heavy sanctions, but some analysts see Kim as entering the negotiations from a position of strength after declaring the completion of its nuclear force previous year. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
The April 27 meeting will only be the third summit between the rivals since the end of the 1950-53 Korean War. US and South Korean officials have said the North could be desperate to save its economy from heavy sanctions, but some analysts see Kim as entering the negotiations from a position of strength after declaring the completion of its nuclear force previous year. (more...)
Diaz-Canel sole candidate to succeed Cuba's Castro
- April 18, 2018
Miguel Diaz-Canel was proposed in Cuba's parliament on Wednesday as the sole candidate to replace Raul Castro as president, which will make him the island's first non-Castro leader since the 1959 revolution. An uninspiring speaker that is regarded on the island, and in Miami, as a figurehead but being sold to the Cuban population as a younger, new generation leader. (more...)
- April 18, 2018
Miguel Diaz-Canel was proposed in Cuba's parliament on Wednesday as the sole candidate to replace Raul Castro as president, which will make him the island's first non-Castro leader since the 1959 revolution. An uninspiring speaker that is regarded on the island, and in Miami, as a figurehead but being sold to the Cuban population as a younger, new generation leader. (more...)
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