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Israeli Airstrikes Target Syrian Base Outside Damascus
- May 09, 2018
Iran has blamed the April 9 attack that contains vowed revenge and murdered seven of its employees on Israel . The Observatory's head Rami Abdel Rahman said the strike "targeted weapons stores belonging to the Revolutionary Guard". Asked about those statements, an Israeli military spokeswoman said: "We do not respond to such foreign reports ". Israeli media said it was the first time there had been an order to prepare shelters in the occupied area since the Syrian civil war began. (more...)
- May 09, 2018
Iran has blamed the April 9 attack that contains vowed revenge and murdered seven of its employees on Israel . The Observatory's head Rami Abdel Rahman said the strike "targeted weapons stores belonging to the Revolutionary Guard". Asked about those statements, an Israeli military spokeswoman said: "We do not respond to such foreign reports ". Israeli media said it was the first time there had been an order to prepare shelters in the occupied area since the Syrian civil war began. (more...)
Morocco severs ties with Iran over support for Polisario independence fighters
- May 09, 2018
Polisario fought a guerrilla war for independence until a UN-backed cease-fire was established in 1991. The Foreign Affairs' spokesperson responded to the allegations made, the day before, by Morocco's minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Nasser Bourita , who announced at a news conference in Rabat that Morocco had chose to cut diplomatic relations with Iran over its "support" to the Polisario Front, the legitimate and only representative of Western Sahara people. (more...)
- May 09, 2018
Polisario fought a guerrilla war for independence until a UN-backed cease-fire was established in 1991. The Foreign Affairs' spokesperson responded to the allegations made, the day before, by Morocco's minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Nasser Bourita , who announced at a news conference in Rabat that Morocco had chose to cut diplomatic relations with Iran over its "support" to the Polisario Front, the legitimate and only representative of Western Sahara people. (more...)
US, Canada & Mexico bid 'would create £8bn profit for Fifa'
- May 09, 2018
The SAFA's boss Danny Jordaan last month let it that Morocco's bid is that of the African continent. The North Africans are up against a joint-bid from the United States, Mexico and Canada to host the showpiece event in eight years' time, and Jordaan has previously stated his support for the Moroccan cause . (more...)
- May 09, 2018
The SAFA's boss Danny Jordaan last month let it that Morocco's bid is that of the African continent. The North Africans are up against a joint-bid from the United States, Mexico and Canada to host the showpiece event in eight years' time, and Jordaan has previously stated his support for the Moroccan cause . (more...)
Mansfield teacher files federal discrimination suit against district
- May 09, 2018
Bailey was placed on leave with pay in September after presenting a slideshow called "Get To Know Your Teacher" during the first few days of the school year, where she showed pictures of her friends and her girlfriend. Bailey denies the allegations. She has not taught since that date. Mansfield ISD made a decision to renew her contract after parents came to her defense, but she was to be transferred to a secondary school. (more...)
- May 09, 2018
Bailey was placed on leave with pay in September after presenting a slideshow called "Get To Know Your Teacher" during the first few days of the school year, where she showed pictures of her friends and her girlfriend. Bailey denies the allegations. She has not taught since that date. Mansfield ISD made a decision to renew her contract after parents came to her defense, but she was to be transferred to a secondary school. (more...)
PM Orban vows to preserve Hungary's Christian culture
- May 09, 2018
Orban's new government declared they are not looking for confrontation with the European Union leadership and will apply new stimulus to keep high economic growth in Hungary, which is very popular with the electorate. billionaire George Soros who Orban says orchestrates immigration. While officials attended the first parliamentary session after the national election, several hundred protesters gathered outside the legislature. (more...)
- May 09, 2018
Orban's new government declared they are not looking for confrontation with the European Union leadership and will apply new stimulus to keep high economic growth in Hungary, which is very popular with the electorate. billionaire George Soros who Orban says orchestrates immigration. While officials attended the first parliamentary session after the national election, several hundred protesters gathered outside the legislature. (more...)
Illinois Counties Declare Themselves 'Sanctuary Counties' for Gun Owners
- May 09, 2018
The sanctuaries are hoping to send a message to the Democratic-controlled Legislature in the state who are now working to pass gun control bills. The resolutions declaring the counties as sanctuary counties for gun owners is a reference to so-called sanctuary cities such as Chicago that don't cooperate with aspects of federal immigration enforcement. (more...)
- May 09, 2018
The sanctuaries are hoping to send a message to the Democratic-controlled Legislature in the state who are now working to pass gun control bills. The resolutions declaring the counties as sanctuary counties for gun owners is a reference to so-called sanctuary cities such as Chicago that don't cooperate with aspects of federal immigration enforcement. (more...)
IL police anxious about sniffer dogs losing jobs when marijuana is legalized
- May 09, 2018
According to a report from the Pantagraph , Illinois cops have said that if marijuana becomes legal they will have few other options than to euthanize K9 cops trained to detect the smell of ganja. Larner told the newspaper that retraining the dogs would lead to "extreme abuse". "We do not want to subject innocent citizens or motorists who travel through IL... (more...)
- May 09, 2018
According to a report from the Pantagraph , Illinois cops have said that if marijuana becomes legal they will have few other options than to euthanize K9 cops trained to detect the smell of ganja. Larner told the newspaper that retraining the dogs would lead to "extreme abuse". "We do not want to subject innocent citizens or motorists who travel through IL... (more...)
Vice president's IN brother seeks his former House seat
- May 09, 2018
He as soon as ran a now-bankrupt chain of Tobacco Street comfort shops. Still, he easily won the primary largely because of his younger brother, who represented the 6th District for a dozen years before becoming IN governor. He has mentioned he would deal with points reminiscent of infrastructure, veterans' affairs, fixing the immigration system and well being care. "He comes from a good family", said Ken Branch, a 57-year-old autoworker from New Palestine, Indiana, who voted at a polling ... (more...)
- May 09, 2018
He as soon as ran a now-bankrupt chain of Tobacco Street comfort shops. Still, he easily won the primary largely because of his younger brother, who represented the 6th District for a dozen years before becoming IN governor. He has mentioned he would deal with points reminiscent of infrastructure, veterans' affairs, fixing the immigration system and well being care. "He comes from a good family", said Ken Branch, a 57-year-old autoworker from New Palestine, Indiana, who voted at a polling ... (more...)
Celtics notebook: Rozier-Embiid skirmish provides momentum for Sixers
- May 09, 2018
The Celtics lead 3-1 heading into Game 5 on Wednesday night at TD Garden. After being separated by other players, Embiid and Rozier earned technical fouls . The Celtics have done an excellent job of limiting Embiid's impact throughout the series and his frustration boiled over on Monday night. Whether the Sixers' season ends in Game 5, 6, 7, the conference or NBA Finals, it will be a wild off-season for the organization no matter how this season ends. (more...)
- May 09, 2018
The Celtics lead 3-1 heading into Game 5 on Wednesday night at TD Garden. After being separated by other players, Embiid and Rozier earned technical fouls . The Celtics have done an excellent job of limiting Embiid's impact throughout the series and his frustration boiled over on Monday night. Whether the Sixers' season ends in Game 5, 6, 7, the conference or NBA Finals, it will be a wild off-season for the organization no matter how this season ends. (more...)
Department of Tulfo no more! Wanda Teo resigns over P60M ad scandal
- May 09, 2018
Topacio added that Teo stepped down from her post because she wanted to "spare" the President from the "hurt" that the issue had caused him. Teo submitted her resignation to Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea prior to the Cabinet meeting on Monday in Malacañang. (more...)
- May 09, 2018
Topacio added that Teo stepped down from her post because she wanted to "spare" the President from the "hurt" that the issue had caused him. Teo submitted her resignation to Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea prior to the Cabinet meeting on Monday in Malacañang. (more...)
Dual citizenship: high court rules Labor senator Katy Gallagher ineligible
- May 09, 2018
Gallagher said she took "all steps reasonably required", but the High Court determined that that was only a defence if foreign law "irremediably prevents" the person from renouncing their citizenship. The High Court's hardline stance puts a cloud over the fate of a number of other MPs who have questions about their citizenship. "She's too good to lose". (more...)
- May 09, 2018
Gallagher said she took "all steps reasonably required", but the High Court determined that that was only a defence if foreign law "irremediably prevents" the person from renouncing their citizenship. The High Court's hardline stance puts a cloud over the fate of a number of other MPs who have questions about their citizenship. "She's too good to lose". (more...)
Saskatchewan school shooter gets life in prison
- May 09, 2018
Seven others in the building were injured. The shooter's name is still protected under a publication ban until his appeal options are exhausted. A now 20-year-old man who was 17 when he carried out a mass shooting in La Loche is expected to receive his adult sentence Tuesday in Meadow Lake. (more...)
- May 09, 2018
Seven others in the building were injured. The shooter's name is still protected under a publication ban until his appeal options are exhausted. A now 20-year-old man who was 17 when he carried out a mass shooting in La Loche is expected to receive his adult sentence Tuesday in Meadow Lake. (more...)
Man dies in motorcycle crash near Custer
- May 09, 2018
Criminal charges are pending at this time and an additional report will be released following the completion of an investigation by the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Augustine, a Florida Highway Patrol news release said. Courtney was southbound in the right lane of S.R. 417. Watch News 6 and stay with ClickOrlando.com for updates. (more...)
- May 09, 2018
Criminal charges are pending at this time and an additional report will be released following the completion of an investigation by the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Augustine, a Florida Highway Patrol news release said. Courtney was southbound in the right lane of S.R. 417. Watch News 6 and stay with ClickOrlando.com for updates. (more...)
Shiv Sena fields Shrinivas Wanga for Lok Sabha bypoll in Maharashtra's Palghar
- May 09, 2018
The Congress is fielding Damodar Shingada while the Bahujan Vikas Aghadi is yet to declare their candidate for the bypoll. "If the BJP was so keen on nominating one of the Vanga family members, they could have done so long back". "The BJP has always had a high regard for Chintaman Wanga". Slamming the BJP for poaching Gavit from his party's fold, the State Congress chief charged that the BJP had misused money and its office to wean away his party's tribal leader. (more...)
- May 09, 2018
The Congress is fielding Damodar Shingada while the Bahujan Vikas Aghadi is yet to declare their candidate for the bypoll. "If the BJP was so keen on nominating one of the Vanga family members, they could have done so long back". "The BJP has always had a high regard for Chintaman Wanga". Slamming the BJP for poaching Gavit from his party's fold, the State Congress chief charged that the BJP had misused money and its office to wean away his party's tribal leader. (more...)
Ex-CIA officer charged with conspiracy to commit espionage
- May 09, 2018
At the time, he was charged only with unlawfully retaining classified information. They allegedly asked Lee to provide documents and information pertaining to the national defense of the United States. "Specifically, agents found two books containing handwritten notes that contained classified information, including but not limited to, true names and phone numbers of assets and covert Central Intelligence Agency employees, operational notes from asset meetings, operational meeting locations ... (more...)
- May 09, 2018
At the time, he was charged only with unlawfully retaining classified information. They allegedly asked Lee to provide documents and information pertaining to the national defense of the United States. "Specifically, agents found two books containing handwritten notes that contained classified information, including but not limited to, true names and phone numbers of assets and covert Central Intelligence Agency employees, operational notes from asset meetings, operational meeting locations ... (more...)
The Ice Is Melting: South Korea to Ease Regulations on Cryptocurrency
- May 09, 2018
South Korea's new Financial Supervisory Service Governor, Yoon Suk-heun has confirmed speculation that the country's strict cryptocurrency regulations may be scaled back, according to a report in The Korea Times . The latter move, seen as a measure that would curb anonymous trading while encouraging KYC-enabled practices in the industry, has dented the market instead. (more...)
- May 09, 2018
South Korea's new Financial Supervisory Service Governor, Yoon Suk-heun has confirmed speculation that the country's strict cryptocurrency regulations may be scaled back, according to a report in The Korea Times . The latter move, seen as a measure that would curb anonymous trading while encouraging KYC-enabled practices in the industry, has dented the market instead. (more...)
Businessman Braun wins Indiana GOP Senate race over Rokita, Messer
- May 09, 2018
Republican Mike Braun advances to a November matchup with Democrat Joe Donnelly , who is considered one of the Senate's most vulnerable incumbents. IN is home to perhaps the bitterest Republican primary in the country, with all three candidates scrambling to show voters their Trump bona fides and face incumbent Democratic Senator Joe Donnelly in the November election. (more...)
- May 09, 2018
Republican Mike Braun advances to a November matchup with Democrat Joe Donnelly , who is considered one of the Senate's most vulnerable incumbents. IN is home to perhaps the bitterest Republican primary in the country, with all three candidates scrambling to show voters their Trump bona fides and face incumbent Democratic Senator Joe Donnelly in the November election. (more...)
West Virginia primary election live results
- May 09, 2018
Yet Republicans in Washington are convinced that Blankenship, an unapologetic conservative who lives part time near Las Vegas, can not defeat Manchin . Republican primary voters in West Virginia are deciding whether a brash outsider using a racially charged closing message or one of two more mainstream candidates will face vulnerable Democratic Sen. (more...)
- May 09, 2018
Yet Republicans in Washington are convinced that Blankenship, an unapologetic conservative who lives part time near Las Vegas, can not defeat Manchin . Republican primary voters in West Virginia are deciding whether a brash outsider using a racially charged closing message or one of two more mainstream candidates will face vulnerable Democratic Sen. (more...)
Cordray, DeWine projected to win OH gubernatorial primaries
- May 09, 2018
We helped save tens of thousands of homes for people from foreclosure. "Cordray has more of a national footprint", she said, "and maybe has a better chance of taking on the Republican establishment". The Democratic race also includes two lesser-known candidates: state Sen. There's also Bill O'Neill, a former justice on the Ohio Supreme Court. Republicans were selecting between state Attorney General Mike DeWine , who served two terms in the U.S. (more...)
- May 09, 2018
We helped save tens of thousands of homes for people from foreclosure. "Cordray has more of a national footprint", she said, "and maybe has a better chance of taking on the Republican establishment". The Democratic race also includes two lesser-known candidates: state Sen. There's also Bill O'Neill, a former justice on the Ohio Supreme Court. Republicans were selecting between state Attorney General Mike DeWine , who served two terms in the U.S. (more...)
More North Carolina school systems closing on May 16
- May 09, 2018
Confirmed closures for May 16 include Wake County Schools, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Guilford County Schools, Mooresville Graded School District, Durham Public Schools, Nash-Rocky Mount Schools, Orange County Schools, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, Asheville City Schools, Iredell-Statesville Schools and Cabarrus County Schools. (more...)
- May 09, 2018
Confirmed closures for May 16 include Wake County Schools, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Guilford County Schools, Mooresville Graded School District, Durham Public Schools, Nash-Rocky Mount Schools, Orange County Schools, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, Asheville City Schools, Iredell-Statesville Schools and Cabarrus County Schools. (more...)
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