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Obama urges voters to mobilize against the 'politics of fear'
- September 09, 2018
Speaking at the University of Illinois' flagship campus in Urbana-Champaign, Obama warned that "the biggest threat to our democracy is indifference". "The stakes really are higher". The speech was a preview of the arguments Obama is expected to make on the campaign trail. He has also made a priority of helping individual candidates in governors' and state legislative races by working closely with former attorney general Eric Holder Jr., who has founded a group, the National Democratic ... (more...)
- September 09, 2018
Speaking at the University of Illinois' flagship campus in Urbana-Champaign, Obama warned that "the biggest threat to our democracy is indifference". "The stakes really are higher". The speech was a preview of the arguments Obama is expected to make on the campaign trail. He has also made a priority of helping individual candidates in governors' and state legislative races by working closely with former attorney general Eric Holder Jr., who has founded a group, the National Democratic ... (more...)
Va. Gov. declares State of Emergency in anticipation of T.S. Florence
- September 09, 2018
No matter where Florence heads next, the National Hurricane Center said the storm would bring life-threatening rip currents and high swells to beaches across the East Coast throughout the week. The latest projected path shows a cone that spans from the northern part of Florida to about the middle of North Carolina's coast. Cooper's declaration temporarily waives the cap on maximum hours of service restrictions for trucks and heavy vehicles traveling in and through North Carolina, the ... (more...)
- September 09, 2018
No matter where Florence heads next, the National Hurricane Center said the storm would bring life-threatening rip currents and high swells to beaches across the East Coast throughout the week. The latest projected path shows a cone that spans from the northern part of Florida to about the middle of North Carolina's coast. Cooper's declaration temporarily waives the cap on maximum hours of service restrictions for trucks and heavy vehicles traveling in and through North Carolina, the ... (more...)
Paraguay president calls Israel’s embassy move ‘exaggerated’
- September 09, 2018
The new president, however, rushed to defend his move by stressing that " Paraguay is a country of principles", which strives to achieve " broad, lasting and just peace " between Israelis and Palestinians by following global law. Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki announced that the Palestinian Authority would " immediately " open an embassy in Paraguay . Israel captured east Jerusalem in the 1967 Mideast war along with the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, territories the ... (more...)
- September 09, 2018
The new president, however, rushed to defend his move by stressing that " Paraguay is a country of principles", which strives to achieve " broad, lasting and just peace " between Israelis and Palestinians by following global law. Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki announced that the Palestinian Authority would " immediately " open an embassy in Paraguay . Israel captured east Jerusalem in the 1967 Mideast war along with the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, territories the ... (more...)
Rudy Giuliani tells AP: Trump won’t answer obstruction questions
- September 09, 2018
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he was open to sitting down with investigators probing possible collusion between his election campaign and Russian Federation "under certain circumstances", but did not want to get caught in a "perjury trap". (more...)
- September 09, 2018
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he was open to sitting down with investigators probing possible collusion between his election campaign and Russian Federation "under certain circumstances", but did not want to get caught in a "perjury trap". (more...)
Japan's power supply system weak link in times of disaster
- September 09, 2018
Many airlines have announced that flights to Kansai would be canceled until at least early next week, Tsai said, adding that this has caused many tourists to postpone trips to next month or November. The latest natural disaster hitting Japan during one of the country's most hard summers killed at least four people, with more than 30 still missing. (more...)
- September 09, 2018
Many airlines have announced that flights to Kansai would be canceled until at least early next week, Tsai said, adding that this has caused many tourists to postpone trips to next month or November. The latest natural disaster hitting Japan during one of the country's most hard summers killed at least four people, with more than 30 still missing. (more...)
Second economist resigns from Pakistan's advisory council over Ahmadi colleague's removal
- September 09, 2018
Mian, a Massachusetts Institute of Technology-educated Pakistani-American economics professor at the prestigious Princeton University , was recently named member of the 18-member EAC to advise the government on economic policy. Ahmadis consider themselves Muslims, but their beliefs are seen as blasphemous in most mainstream Islamic schools of thought. Serving my country is an inherent part of my faith and will always be my heartfelt desire. (more...)
- September 09, 2018
Mian, a Massachusetts Institute of Technology-educated Pakistani-American economics professor at the prestigious Princeton University , was recently named member of the 18-member EAC to advise the government on economic policy. Ahmadis consider themselves Muslims, but their beliefs are seen as blasphemous in most mainstream Islamic schools of thought. Serving my country is an inherent part of my faith and will always be my heartfelt desire. (more...)
Up to five dead at Bedford home
- September 09, 2018
West Australia Assistant Commissioner of Police Paul Steel said the investigation is still in its early stages and that there are no safety concerns for the public at the moment. There, officers found the bodies of several people, including children. Forensic officers were at the scene in Bedford, Perth. 'Police are conducting a thorough and proper investigation to determine what events led to this matter. (more...)
- September 09, 2018
West Australia Assistant Commissioner of Police Paul Steel said the investigation is still in its early stages and that there are no safety concerns for the public at the moment. There, officers found the bodies of several people, including children. Forensic officers were at the scene in Bedford, Perth. 'Police are conducting a thorough and proper investigation to determine what events led to this matter. (more...)
Netanyahu orders Israeli embassy in Paraguay to close
- September 09, 2018
After the USA and Guatemala, Paraguay on May 21 moved the embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem . New Paraguayan President Mario Abdo Benitez had opposed the switch even before taking office on August 15. Paraguay, Guatemala and the United States had all relocated their embassies to Jerusalem earlier this year. Trump's decision broke decades of global consensus that recognition for one side or the other would kill already-moribund efforts at achieving a deal. (more...)
- September 09, 2018
After the USA and Guatemala, Paraguay on May 21 moved the embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem . New Paraguayan President Mario Abdo Benitez had opposed the switch even before taking office on August 15. Paraguay, Guatemala and the United States had all relocated their embassies to Jerusalem earlier this year. Trump's decision broke decades of global consensus that recognition for one side or the other would kill already-moribund efforts at achieving a deal. (more...)
Heavy rain expected for Toronto starting Sunday night
- September 09, 2018
The rainfall is left over from Tropical Storm Gordon , which traveled from Florida and made landfall near Biloxi, Mississippi, late Tuesday, according to The Weather Channel. The slow moving front finally works eastward into Monday as rain tapers off from west to east by Monday afternoon. Minor to moderate flooding is expected on most area rivers, with the potential for some rivers to reach major flood stage. (more...)
- September 09, 2018
The rainfall is left over from Tropical Storm Gordon , which traveled from Florida and made landfall near Biloxi, Mississippi, late Tuesday, according to The Weather Channel. The slow moving front finally works eastward into Monday as rain tapers off from west to east by Monday afternoon. Minor to moderate flooding is expected on most area rivers, with the potential for some rivers to reach major flood stage. (more...)
Boris Johnson and wife Marina Wheeler 'in process of divorcing'
- September 09, 2018
According to the tabloid the couple, who have four adult children, 25 years of marriage break up for the third time. 'We will not be commenting further'. Asked in 2014 whether he thought his private life was the public's business, he told The Telegraph: "On the whole, I think that all that kind of thing is, or certainly should be, irrelevant to the job that you're trying to do". (more...)
- September 09, 2018
According to the tabloid the couple, who have four adult children, 25 years of marriage break up for the third time. 'We will not be commenting further'. Asked in 2014 whether he thought his private life was the public's business, he told The Telegraph: "On the whole, I think that all that kind of thing is, or certainly should be, irrelevant to the job that you're trying to do". (more...)
U.K. Charges Two Men in Sergei Skripal Poisoning
- September 09, 2018
But speaking to the BBC's Good Morning Scotland programme, Mr Blackford said it was "very clear that this was state sponsored terrorism that took place in the streets of the United Kingdom, and I think there's a sense of real sadness that Putin believes that his regime can behave in this way". (more...)
- September 09, 2018
But speaking to the BBC's Good Morning Scotland programme, Mr Blackford said it was "very clear that this was state sponsored terrorism that took place in the streets of the United Kingdom, and I think there's a sense of real sadness that Putin believes that his regime can behave in this way". (more...)
Russian Federation probe 'really, really unfair for the midterms'
- September 09, 2018
President Donald Trump's rally in Billings, Montana, on Thursday had many odd moments, including a tangent where he speculated about his potential impeachment and an instance where he seemed unable to pronounce the word " anonymous ". (more...)
- September 09, 2018
President Donald Trump's rally in Billings, Montana, on Thursday had many odd moments, including a tangent where he speculated about his potential impeachment and an instance where he seemed unable to pronounce the word " anonymous ". (more...)
Warren: If cabinet thinks Trump's unfit they should oust him
- September 09, 2018
In either of these examples, the President would be unable to dispute the action of his Cabinet, so invoking the amendment would just take the Cabinet writing to Congress. The article infuriated Trump - "TREASON?" he asked in a tweet - and set off speculation in Washington about the author. Michael Wolff's "Fire and Fury", published in January, painted a picture of a president not up to the job. (more...)
- September 09, 2018
In either of these examples, the President would be unable to dispute the action of his Cabinet, so invoking the amendment would just take the Cabinet writing to Congress. The article infuriated Trump - "TREASON?" he asked in a tweet - and set off speculation in Washington about the author. Michael Wolff's "Fire and Fury", published in January, painted a picture of a president not up to the job. (more...)
NY subpoenas every Catholic diocese in state
- September 09, 2018
New Jersey on Thursday said it would be launching its own investigation of sex abuse by clergy. The Roman Catholic Church in New Jersey says it will cooperate with a new investigation of sex abuse in the church's dioceses. In an email to CNS, Albany's Director of Communications, Mary DeTurris Poust, confirmed that the diocese had received a subpoena, adding that Bishop Edward B. (more...)
- September 09, 2018
New Jersey on Thursday said it would be launching its own investigation of sex abuse by clergy. The Roman Catholic Church in New Jersey says it will cooperate with a new investigation of sex abuse in the church's dioceses. In an email to CNS, Albany's Director of Communications, Mary DeTurris Poust, confirmed that the diocese had received a subpoena, adding that Bishop Edward B. (more...)
Trump calls for Justice Department to investigate author of Times op-ed
- September 09, 2018
The op-ed published Wednesday afternoon, just a day after excerpts from veteran journalist Bob Woodward's new book, " Fear: Trump in the White House ", were published. Nothing would stop Trump from directing his aides to hunt for leakers among senior officials. The grave possibility of a crisis that ends the scandal-scarred Trump presidency could explain the vice president's remarkable record of praising the chaotic commander-in-chief while making himself scarce at moments of crisis. (more...)
- September 09, 2018
The op-ed published Wednesday afternoon, just a day after excerpts from veteran journalist Bob Woodward's new book, " Fear: Trump in the White House ", were published. Nothing would stop Trump from directing his aides to hunt for leakers among senior officials. The grave possibility of a crisis that ends the scandal-scarred Trump presidency could explain the vice president's remarkable record of praising the chaotic commander-in-chief while making himself scarce at moments of crisis. (more...)
Donald Trump’s Own Crowd Expertly Trolled Him at His Rally Last Night
- September 09, 2018
But I chatted with all three of those guys and they seemed respectful enough. "I knew that I was getting kicked out for not clapping so I didn't fight it". Obviously aware that he was on camera, the young man also put a " Democratic Socialists of America " sticker on his shirt during the event - and pointed to it. (more...)
- September 09, 2018
But I chatted with all three of those guys and they seemed respectful enough. "I knew that I was getting kicked out for not clapping so I didn't fight it". Obviously aware that he was on camera, the young man also put a " Democratic Socialists of America " sticker on his shirt during the event - and pointed to it. (more...)
Senate concludes Kavanaugh hearing; confirmation likely
- September 09, 2018
Booker often mixes tales from his personal biography, including his parents' experience breaking the race barrier to buy a home in the North Jersey suburb where he grew up, Harrington Park, with condemnation of inequality, especially in the justice system. (more...)
- September 09, 2018
Booker often mixes tales from his personal biography, including his parents' experience breaking the race barrier to buy a home in the North Jersey suburb where he grew up, Harrington Park, with condemnation of inequality, especially in the justice system. (more...)
Egyptian court sentences 75 people to death over 2013 Islamist protest
- September 09, 2018
It relates to demonstrations that took place in a square outside the Rabaa al-Adawiya mosque in Cairo after the 2013 coup that eventually brought General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to power as president. Procedures will now start for releasing Shawkan, 30, because he has already served more than five years in pre-trial detention, judicial sources said. (more...)
- September 09, 2018
It relates to demonstrations that took place in a square outside the Rabaa al-Adawiya mosque in Cairo after the 2013 coup that eventually brought General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to power as president. Procedures will now start for releasing Shawkan, 30, because he has already served more than five years in pre-trial detention, judicial sources said. (more...)
Bombings and air raids kill 4 in Syria's rebel-held Idlib
- September 09, 2018
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani , left, and Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan leave a news conference after meeting in Tehran on Friday. However, the Post article itself admits that 14,000 fighters in Idlib are linked to al-Qaeda, though the figure is likely much higher . (more...)
- September 09, 2018
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani , left, and Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan leave a news conference after meeting in Tehran on Friday. However, the Post article itself admits that 14,000 fighters in Idlib are linked to al-Qaeda, though the figure is likely much higher . (more...)
Active shooter kills three in downtown Cincinnati, US
- September 08, 2018
The victims apparently were shot at random by the gunman , who had no accomplices, Issac said. A woman is comforted by authorities stationed outside the University of Cincinnati Medical Center's Emergency room following a shooting in downtown Cincinnati that left at least four dead and several injured, Thursday, Sept. (more...)
- September 08, 2018
The victims apparently were shot at random by the gunman , who had no accomplices, Issac said. A woman is comforted by authorities stationed outside the University of Cincinnati Medical Center's Emergency room following a shooting in downtown Cincinnati that left at least four dead and several injured, Thursday, Sept. (more...)
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