Global Media
Four European countries to attend United States embassy opening despite EU position
- May 14, 2018
Several European states, such as Germany, Ireland, Malta, Portugal, Poland, Sweden, have declined the invitation to Sunday's relocation of the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem for technical reasons or due to their stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. (more...)
- May 14, 2018
Several European states, such as Germany, Ireland, Malta, Portugal, Poland, Sweden, have declined the invitation to Sunday's relocation of the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem for technical reasons or due to their stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. (more...)
North Korean Waitresses Were Forced to 'Defect'
- May 14, 2018
The press conference follows reports by local broadcaster JTBC on Thursday that the 12 North Korean workers - who arrived in the South in April 2016 - were brought to the ROK against their will. Now, in a tale with echoes of a spy thriller, the manager and three of the women claim that the waitresses did not even know they were going to South Korea when the manager took them out of China at the behest of the South's National Intelligence Service. (more...)
- May 14, 2018
The press conference follows reports by local broadcaster JTBC on Thursday that the 12 North Korean workers - who arrived in the South in April 2016 - were brought to the ROK against their will. Now, in a tale with echoes of a spy thriller, the manager and three of the women claim that the waitresses did not even know they were going to South Korea when the manager took them out of China at the behest of the South's National Intelligence Service. (more...)
Turkey's Erdogan to meet with Queen Elizabeth
- May 14, 2018
Mr Erdogan will have meetings with the Queen and Prime Minister Theresa May during his trip. Mr Erdogan said his three-day visit would also focus on increasing Turkey-Britain trade. During his meetings, Erdogan is expected to address topics such as development of cooperation between the countries in areas such as economy, trade, security, defense industry and culture; developments in Syria and Iraq; regional developments - including the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA); relations ... (more...)
- May 14, 2018
Mr Erdogan will have meetings with the Queen and Prime Minister Theresa May during his trip. Mr Erdogan said his three-day visit would also focus on increasing Turkey-Britain trade. During his meetings, Erdogan is expected to address topics such as development of cooperation between the countries in areas such as economy, trade, security, defense industry and culture; developments in Syria and Iraq; regional developments - including the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA); relations ... (more...)
Asiana jet crashes into Turkish Airlines plane's tail at Istanbul airport
- May 14, 2018
The incident that happened on the ground damaged the winglet of the starboard wing on its Airbus A330 jet and destroyed the tailfin of a Turkish Airlines Airbus A321. Passengers onboard reportedly appeared distressed as fire crews rushed over to hose down and cool the plane down to prevent it erupting into flames. (more...)
- May 14, 2018
The incident that happened on the ground damaged the winglet of the starboard wing on its Airbus A330 jet and destroyed the tailfin of a Turkish Airlines Airbus A321. Passengers onboard reportedly appeared distressed as fire crews rushed over to hose down and cool the plane down to prevent it erupting into flames. (more...)
Winds blow bounce house with child inside onto a highway
- May 14, 2018
Witnesses told CBS Los Angeles the wind was so strong that it felt like a tornado gust. All witnesses and onlookers could do was scream and scramble after the bounce house , which finally came to rest near Bartlett Avenue. - A fun time turned into a terrifying ordeal for a California family after the bounce house their child was playing in took flight. But they said there were many other kids at the party, the one trapped inside was a neighbor. (more...)
- May 14, 2018
Witnesses told CBS Los Angeles the wind was so strong that it felt like a tornado gust. All witnesses and onlookers could do was scream and scramble after the bounce house , which finally came to rest near Bartlett Avenue. - A fun time turned into a terrifying ordeal for a California family after the bounce house their child was playing in took flight. But they said there were many other kids at the party, the one trapped inside was a neighbor. (more...)
Avenatti Expands Attack on Michael Cohen
- May 14, 2018
He then included the photos of the men walking into Trump Tower. The news of the men's identities come mere hours after MSNBC commentator and military analyst Malcolm Nance outlined how Trump could be charged with "bribery" under Section 4 of Article Two of the United States Constitution. (more...)
- May 14, 2018
He then included the photos of the men walking into Trump Tower. The news of the men's identities come mere hours after MSNBC commentator and military analyst Malcolm Nance outlined how Trump could be charged with "bribery" under Section 4 of Article Two of the United States Constitution. (more...)
Search to locate missing 11-year-old Sylvania Heights girl, NSW
- May 14, 2018
She was wearing purple and aqua pyjamas and sneakers. 'Police wish to thank the public and the media for its assistance, ' the New South Wales Police Force said in a statement on Monday morning. A neighbour, whose son attends Sylvania Heights Public School with Jacinta, said her appearance was uncharacteristic in the suburb, which is part of the Sutherland Shire. (more...)
- May 14, 2018
She was wearing purple and aqua pyjamas and sneakers. 'Police wish to thank the public and the media for its assistance, ' the New South Wales Police Force said in a statement on Monday morning. A neighbour, whose son attends Sylvania Heights Public School with Jacinta, said her appearance was uncharacteristic in the suburb, which is part of the Sutherland Shire. (more...)
Fuel prices revised; petrol, diesel to cost more
- May 14, 2018
No changes in the prices of petrol or diesel were made since April 26 because of the recently concluded Karnataka Assembly elections . The scheme was adopted by state-run oil marketing companies in June 2017. 21 as PSU oil firms began passing on the spike witnessed in worldwide rates to consumers. The benchmark global diesel rates during this period have climbed from $84.68 per barrel to $88.63. (more...)
- May 14, 2018
No changes in the prices of petrol or diesel were made since April 26 because of the recently concluded Karnataka Assembly elections . The scheme was adopted by state-run oil marketing companies in June 2017. 21 as PSU oil firms began passing on the spike witnessed in worldwide rates to consumers. The benchmark global diesel rates during this period have climbed from $84.68 per barrel to $88.63. (more...)
Trump rallying Indiana Republicans after bruising primary
- May 14, 2018
Elkhart's unique reliance on Americans buying RVs - almost 90% of RVs are built there - makes it a laboratory for federal policy, from Obama's $800 billion economic stimulus package to Trump's tax cuts and tariffs. "I work for Hoosiers, and that will never change". Pence, the state's former governor, in introducing the president in Elkhart on Thursday. Obama returned to the town, a hub of recreational vehicle manufacturing, in 2016. (more...)
- May 14, 2018
Elkhart's unique reliance on Americans buying RVs - almost 90% of RVs are built there - makes it a laboratory for federal policy, from Obama's $800 billion economic stimulus package to Trump's tax cuts and tariffs. "I work for Hoosiers, and that will never change". Pence, the state's former governor, in introducing the president in Elkhart on Thursday. Obama returned to the town, a hub of recreational vehicle manufacturing, in 2016. (more...)
Israel kicks off US Embassy celebration
- May 14, 2018
Israel says it has destroyed several cross-border militant tunnels in recent months. Ivanka Trump , who converted to Judaism before marrying Kushner in 2009, during her last visit to Jerusalem said it was "deeply personal" for her to stand at the wall. (more...)
- May 14, 2018
Israel says it has destroyed several cross-border militant tunnels in recent months. Ivanka Trump , who converted to Judaism before marrying Kushner in 2009, during her last visit to Jerusalem said it was "deeply personal" for her to stand at the wall. (more...)
'Emotional' Arsene Wenger sees bright future for Arsenal
- May 14, 2018
Many of them live the whole week, save money to travel up to games. Arsenal would be 16th in the table based only on away results this season; at home, only Manchester City have earned more points than the Gunners' 47. It was clear that Huddersfield were trying to involve Mounie as much as possible, given Arsenal's shaky defence this season. Arsenal are unbeaten in their last nine games against Huddersfield. (more...)
- May 14, 2018
Many of them live the whole week, save money to travel up to games. Arsenal would be 16th in the table based only on away results this season; at home, only Manchester City have earned more points than the Gunners' 47. It was clear that Huddersfield were trying to involve Mounie as much as possible, given Arsenal's shaky defence this season. Arsenal are unbeaten in their last nine games against Huddersfield. (more...)
Pawfficer Donut sworn-in as the new Troy Police Department's cat
- May 14, 2018
At least one person on the social media post had volunteered to adopt the cat. Pawfficer Donut will live with a fellow Troy police officer who already has two adult cats at home. Troy police named the cat Pawfficer Badges after that name came in first in a social media poll of several monikers suggested by children at a Troy elementary school. (more...)
- May 14, 2018
At least one person on the social media post had volunteered to adopt the cat. Pawfficer Donut will live with a fellow Troy police officer who already has two adult cats at home. Troy police named the cat Pawfficer Badges after that name came in first in a social media poll of several monikers suggested by children at a Troy elementary school. (more...)
Opposition coalition wins East Timor election
- May 14, 2018
With nearly all the votes counted in Saturday's poll, a coalition of East Timor's opposition parties was underway to win an election held after months of deadlock, getting 49.59 percent of the total votes. Arif Abdullah Sagran, a local political observer, said he is pessimistic that a government led by Gusmao will bring any change to development and social welfare in East Timor. (more...)
- May 14, 2018
With nearly all the votes counted in Saturday's poll, a coalition of East Timor's opposition parties was underway to win an election held after months of deadlock, getting 49.59 percent of the total votes. Arif Abdullah Sagran, a local political observer, said he is pessimistic that a government led by Gusmao will bring any change to development and social welfare in East Timor. (more...)
New Malaysian leader to keep contentious fake news law
- May 14, 2018
Najib's ruling Barisan Nasional coalition, which ruled Malaysia uninterrupted for 61 years since independence, was routed at the polls by a Mahathir-led opposition alliance. Mahathir, admitting that "many of us have less or no experience regarding a government", said some expertise of those with knowledge or previous knowledge of any administration needed to be tapped. (more...)
- May 14, 2018
Najib's ruling Barisan Nasional coalition, which ruled Malaysia uninterrupted for 61 years since independence, was routed at the polls by a Mahathir-led opposition alliance. Mahathir, admitting that "many of us have less or no experience regarding a government", said some expertise of those with knowledge or previous knowledge of any administration needed to be tapped. (more...)
Thousands protest in Georgia after police arrest clubgoers
- May 14, 2018
According to one of the organizers, the police actions are a "provocation", but "activists" had no law enforcement no resistance. "The Georgian authorities will have a tough position toward drug dealers and a humane position to drug addicts", he said. (more...)
- May 14, 2018
According to one of the organizers, the police actions are a "provocation", but "activists" had no law enforcement no resistance. "The Georgian authorities will have a tough position toward drug dealers and a humane position to drug addicts", he said. (more...)
Parkland shooter's brother wants to start an anti-bullying campaign
- May 14, 2018
Cruz told reporters he used to fight a lot with his brother when they were younger, but that they "made amends" and grew closer in their teenage years. Cruz is being helped by the legal rights group Nexus Services. Cruz will still have to adhere to his probation restrictions, which include no possession of weapons, no drugs or alcohol use and, and no visits to any school unless he is enrolled there. (more...)
- May 14, 2018
Cruz told reporters he used to fight a lot with his brother when they were younger, but that they "made amends" and grew closer in their teenage years. Cruz is being helped by the legal rights group Nexus Services. Cruz will still have to adhere to his probation restrictions, which include no possession of weapons, no drugs or alcohol use and, and no visits to any school unless he is enrolled there. (more...)
Chase Anderson (illness) placed on 10-day DL
- May 14, 2018
Freeland (3-4) kept the Brewers in check the night after they had battered Rockies pitchers in an 11-10 win in 10 innings. He has 46 strikeouts and 17 walks with only one homer allowed. Severino (6-1) struck out seven in six innings as NY won for the 19th time in 22 games to remain tied with rival Boston for the best record in the majors at 28-12. (more...)
- May 14, 2018
Freeland (3-4) kept the Brewers in check the night after they had battered Rockies pitchers in an 11-10 win in 10 innings. He has 46 strikeouts and 17 walks with only one homer allowed. Severino (6-1) struck out seven in six innings as NY won for the 19th time in 22 games to remain tied with rival Boston for the best record in the majors at 28-12. (more...)
MI5 attacks Russian Federation over 'fog of lies'
- May 14, 2018
The Director General of MI5, the UK's domestic intelligence agency, will use a speech later to criticise Russia's aggressive activity. The public speech from Mr Parker will be his first in seven months. But Mr Parker will say that he is "confident about our ability to tackle these threats, because of the strength and resilience of our democratic systems, the resilience of our societies and the values we share with our European partners". (more...)
- May 14, 2018
The Director General of MI5, the UK's domestic intelligence agency, will use a speech later to criticise Russia's aggressive activity. The public speech from Mr Parker will be his first in seven months. But Mr Parker will say that he is "confident about our ability to tackle these threats, because of the strength and resilience of our democratic systems, the resilience of our societies and the values we share with our European partners". (more...)
Jerusalem Soccer Team Renames Itself After Trump
- May 14, 2018
Signs around Jerusalem have proclaimed "God Bless President Donald Trump ", "Thank You President Trump ", and "Trump Make Israel Great", among others. It is the only team in the Israeli soccer league that has never had an Arab Muslim player, even though such players are prominent on the squads of all other teams. (more...)
- May 14, 2018
Signs around Jerusalem have proclaimed "God Bless President Donald Trump ", "Thank You President Trump ", and "Trump Make Israel Great", among others. It is the only team in the Israeli soccer league that has never had an Arab Muslim player, even though such players are prominent on the squads of all other teams. (more...)
Ravinder Raina is BJP state President
- May 14, 2018
The BJP leaders told KNS said that BJP high command has taken decision to appoint Raina as its state president. Raina, who had played a key role in the Kashmir blockade during the 2008 Amarnath land row agitation, had assaulted independent MLA from Kashmir, Sheikh Abdur Engineer Rashid, inside the Legislative Assembly in 2015 for hosting a "beef party" at the state MLAs' hostel. (more...)
- May 14, 2018
The BJP leaders told KNS said that BJP high command has taken decision to appoint Raina as its state president. Raina, who had played a key role in the Kashmir blockade during the 2008 Amarnath land row agitation, had assaulted independent MLA from Kashmir, Sheikh Abdur Engineer Rashid, inside the Legislative Assembly in 2015 for hosting a "beef party" at the state MLAs' hostel. (more...)
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