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Trump Going Ahead With Plans for New China Tariffs
- September 18, 2018
This is below the 25 percent the administration said it was considering for this possible round of tariffs. Trump's threat to ramp up tariffs on Chinese imports takes direct aim at American consumers, who face the prospect of higher prices for thousands of Chinese goods from frozen fish sticks to vacuum cleaners. (more...)
- September 18, 2018
This is below the 25 percent the administration said it was considering for this possible round of tariffs. Trump's threat to ramp up tariffs on Chinese imports takes direct aim at American consumers, who face the prospect of higher prices for thousands of Chinese goods from frozen fish sticks to vacuum cleaners. (more...)
British diver sues Elon Musk for $75,000 over 'pedo' claim
- September 18, 2018
Mr Musk called the Brit "pedo guy" in a tweet to his 22.5 million followers after Mr Unsworth criticised him in a TV interview with CNN about the rescue. Musk initially apologized for his words toward Unsworth, tweeting that his "actions against me do not justify my actions against him", adding that "the fault is mine and mine alone". (more...)
- September 18, 2018
Mr Musk called the Brit "pedo guy" in a tweet to his 22.5 million followers after Mr Unsworth criticised him in a TV interview with CNN about the rescue. Musk initially apologized for his words toward Unsworth, tweeting that his "actions against me do not justify my actions against him", adding that "the fault is mine and mine alone". (more...)
'Mariachi musician' gunmen kill three in Mexico City
- September 18, 2018
In a statement, police said the three victims were killed at an intersection on the edge of Plaza Garibaldi, a major tourist destination packed with mariachi bars, just as the capital was kicking off independence day weekend celebrations. (more...)
- September 18, 2018
In a statement, police said the three victims were killed at an intersection on the edge of Plaza Garibaldi, a major tourist destination packed with mariachi bars, just as the capital was kicking off independence day weekend celebrations. (more...)
Brett Kavanaugh willing to 'refute' sexual assault allegation before Senate panel
- September 18, 2018
The paper said Christine Blasey Ford, a professor in California, reached out to the Post in July as Kavanaugh's name appeared on short lists to replace Justice Anthony Kennedy, but she opted not to speak with the Post on the record for weeks. (more...)
- September 18, 2018
The paper said Christine Blasey Ford, a professor in California, reached out to the Post in July as Kavanaugh's name appeared on short lists to replace Justice Anthony Kennedy, but she opted not to speak with the Post on the record for weeks. (more...)
Kavanaugh accuser comes forward as Democrats seek to block SCOTUS nomination
- September 18, 2018
Democrat evidence against Brett Kavanaugh 1963", the post reads. "Doing this in a conference call, as opposed to her offer to come forward and say things publicly is certainly not fair". "I am willing to talk to the Senate Judiciary Committee in any way the Committee deems appropriate to refute this false allegation , from 36 years ago, and defend my integrity", Kavanaugh said. (more...)
- September 18, 2018
Democrat evidence against Brett Kavanaugh 1963", the post reads. "Doing this in a conference call, as opposed to her offer to come forward and say things publicly is certainly not fair". "I am willing to talk to the Senate Judiciary Committee in any way the Committee deems appropriate to refute this false allegation , from 36 years ago, and defend my integrity", Kavanaugh said. (more...)
Putin: Demilitarized zone for Syria's Idlib to be created
- September 17, 2018
Speaking after the Sochi summit between President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, Shoigu said that a consensus will be reached in a couple of hours between Russia and the Assad regime on stopping the airstrikes. (more...)
- September 17, 2018
Speaking after the Sochi summit between President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, Shoigu said that a consensus will be reached in a couple of hours between Russia and the Assad regime on stopping the airstrikes. (more...)
Flooding threatens the Carolinas as Florence is downgraded to a tropical depression
- September 17, 2018
Along with those bands of rain has been wind . Despite its weakened status to a tropical storm, Florence has deluged parts of the North Carolina coastline with torrential and historic amounts of rain. Weather Channel meteorologist Mike Seidel went viral for seemingly exaggerating Hurricane Florence's power during live camera interview. "A lot of people have some type of plan. (more...)
- September 17, 2018
Along with those bands of rain has been wind . Despite its weakened status to a tropical storm, Florence has deluged parts of the North Carolina coastline with torrential and historic amounts of rain. Weather Channel meteorologist Mike Seidel went viral for seemingly exaggerating Hurricane Florence's power during live camera interview. "A lot of people have some type of plan. (more...)
Barack Obama's return: good or bad for Democrats?
- September 17, 2018
Obama told a crowd of thousands at a school auditorium in Cleveland on Thursday that the consequences of sitting on the sidelines during November's midterm elections "are far more dangerous" than in the past. Obama will be in Philadelphia on Friday, Sept. 21, according to the release. According to Politico , Cordray is neck and neck with Republican candidate, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, in the most recent polls. (more...)
- September 17, 2018
Obama told a crowd of thousands at a school auditorium in Cleveland on Thursday that the consequences of sitting on the sidelines during November's midterm elections "are far more dangerous" than in the past. Obama will be in Philadelphia on Friday, Sept. 21, according to the release. According to Politico , Cordray is neck and neck with Republican candidate, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, in the most recent polls. (more...)
United States role as Mideast peacemaker "gone"
- September 17, 2018
Earlier this year, the Trump administration launched a string of US funding cuts against the Palestinians to push them back to the negotiating table. Peace talks between the two sides have been frozen since 2014 due to Israel's settlement expansion policy, which is met by regional and global rejection. (more...)
- September 17, 2018
Earlier this year, the Trump administration launched a string of US funding cuts against the Palestinians to push them back to the negotiating table. Peace talks between the two sides have been frozen since 2014 due to Israel's settlement expansion policy, which is met by regional and global rejection. (more...)
Brett Kavanaugh Sexual Assault Accuser Willing to Testify Publicly, Lawyer Says
- September 17, 2018
Kavanaugh said Friday , before Ford's name was made public, that the charge is false. One of them, Senator Lisa Murkowski, told CNN late on Sunday that Republicans "might have to consider" discussing a possible delay. Republicans are aiming for full Senate confirmation of Kavanaugh before the Supreme Court term begins October 1. "I did not do this back in high school or at any time". (more...)
- September 17, 2018
Kavanaugh said Friday , before Ford's name was made public, that the charge is false. One of them, Senator Lisa Murkowski, told CNN late on Sunday that Republicans "might have to consider" discussing a possible delay. Republicans are aiming for full Senate confirmation of Kavanaugh before the Supreme Court term begins October 1. "I did not do this back in high school or at any time". (more...)
Syria state media: Israel fired missiles at Damascus airport
- September 17, 2018
Syrian government anti-aircraft defense systems were activated, with a number of anti-aircraft missiles launched in response to the attack, according to SANA . Israel rarely acknowledges attacks inside Syria, but has said it is its policy to employ military action to prevent weapons transfers to its enemies. (more...)
- September 17, 2018
Syrian government anti-aircraft defense systems were activated, with a number of anti-aircraft missiles launched in response to the attack, according to SANA . Israel rarely acknowledges attacks inside Syria, but has said it is its policy to employ military action to prevent weapons transfers to its enemies. (more...)
Brett Kavanaugh getting raked over high school coals
- September 17, 2018
A lawyer who's close to the White House told Politico the president is not considering withdrawing Kavanaugh's nomination. Watching is wife Ashley, with daughters Margaret, second from left, and Eliza. "Let's not fool ourselves-long before this happened there were Democrats saying they would not vote for Judge Kavanaugh or anyone President Trump nominated for the Supreme Court ", Conway said. (more...)
- September 17, 2018
A lawyer who's close to the White House told Politico the president is not considering withdrawing Kavanaugh's nomination. Watching is wife Ashley, with daughters Margaret, second from left, and Eliza. "Let's not fool ourselves-long before this happened there were Democrats saying they would not vote for Judge Kavanaugh or anyone President Trump nominated for the Supreme Court ", Conway said. (more...)
Fruit Taken Off Shelves After Needles And Metal Objects Found
- September 17, 2018
Her government is offering an Aus$100,000 (US$71,500) reward for any information that leads to the capture and conviction of those responsible. Stewart did not give details but confirmed police were also investigating a banana contamination. (more...)
- September 17, 2018
Her government is offering an Aus$100,000 (US$71,500) reward for any information that leads to the capture and conviction of those responsible. Stewart did not give details but confirmed police were also investigating a banana contamination. (more...)
I fear retaliation over sex assault claim, says Trump judge accuser
- September 17, 2018
The senator wants the allegations to be heard promptly, she said. Ford alleges that the Supreme Court nominee sexually assaulted her in high school, and recounted her story to The Washington Post . Ford alleged during a summer in the early 1980s, when she was in her late teens, Kavanaugh and another person drunkenly "corralled her into a bedroom during a gathering of teenagers" in the suburbs of Maryland. (more...)
- September 17, 2018
The senator wants the allegations to be heard promptly, she said. Ford alleges that the Supreme Court nominee sexually assaulted her in high school, and recounted her story to The Washington Post . Ford alleged during a summer in the early 1980s, when she was in her late teens, Kavanaugh and another person drunkenly "corralled her into a bedroom during a gathering of teenagers" in the suburbs of Maryland. (more...)
Forecasters downgrade ‘risk to life’ threat of Storm Helene
- September 17, 2018
The national forecaster issued the briefing about the expected path of the tropical storm making its way towards Ireland. - Cause some bus and train services affected, with some journeys taking longer . Storm Helene is due to arrive in Ireland this week with experts forecasting some extreme weather from Monday until early Thursday and now Met Éireann has released new information about what exactly we can expect. (more...)
- September 17, 2018
The national forecaster issued the briefing about the expected path of the tropical storm making its way towards Ireland. - Cause some bus and train services affected, with some journeys taking longer . Storm Helene is due to arrive in Ireland this week with experts forecasting some extreme weather from Monday until early Thursday and now Met Éireann has released new information about what exactly we can expect. (more...)
Monica Lewinsky Thanks Kavanaugh Accuser Christine Blasey Ford for Coming Forward
- September 17, 2018
Christine Blasey Ford's decision to go on the record Sunday in the Washington Post with the claims she wrote in a letter alleging Kavanaugh assaulted her in the 1980s at a party have intensified Kavanaugh's confirmation process. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who sits on the Committee, said he "would gladly" hear from Ms Ford but it needs to be done quickly. Kavanaugh and Judge have denied the allegation . (more...)
- September 17, 2018
Christine Blasey Ford's decision to go on the record Sunday in the Washington Post with the claims she wrote in a letter alleging Kavanaugh assaulted her in the 1980s at a party have intensified Kavanaugh's confirmation process. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who sits on the Committee, said he "would gladly" hear from Ms Ford but it needs to be done quickly. Kavanaugh and Judge have denied the allegation . (more...)
2.4M people evacuated in southern China due to Typhoon Mangkhut
- September 17, 2018
Mangkhut made landfall on Saturday on the northeastern tip of Luzon island in the Philippines with sustained winds of 205 km/h and gusts of 255 km/h. Sunday and 4 a.m. Monday. It has already left about 60 people dead in the Philippines when it passed through the day before. Mangkhut is reportedly the strongest storm of the year worldwide and it has torn roofs off homes, smashed windows , ripped down trees and flooded community after community , forcing millions to evacuate to safer ... (more...)
- September 17, 2018
Mangkhut made landfall on Saturday on the northeastern tip of Luzon island in the Philippines with sustained winds of 205 km/h and gusts of 255 km/h. Sunday and 4 a.m. Monday. It has already left about 60 people dead in the Philippines when it passed through the day before. Mangkhut is reportedly the strongest storm of the year worldwide and it has torn roofs off homes, smashed windows , ripped down trees and flooded community after community , forcing millions to evacuate to safer ... (more...)
Gov't to Compensate Firms Hurt by N.Korea Sanctions
- September 17, 2018
Pyongyang had long disputed the sea line on the grounds that it was drawn unilaterally by the then-U.S. -led U.N. Command after the end of the 1950-53 Korean War. In his opinion, the bulk of discussions will focus on military issues. Background: The office was a key pledge at the summit between Seoul and Pyongyang in April. (more...)
- September 17, 2018
Pyongyang had long disputed the sea line on the grounds that it was drawn unilaterally by the then-U.S. -led U.N. Command after the end of the 1950-53 Korean War. In his opinion, the bulk of discussions will focus on military issues. Background: The office was a key pledge at the summit between Seoul and Pyongyang in April. (more...)
United States recoils from 'cop killing' in Dallas of Botham Jean
- September 17, 2018
Apartment staff notified residents in an email Sunday morning that Guyger "has vacated her apartment and no longer resides at our community". Shortly after the news station was eviscerated on Twitter by people on both sides of the aisle, they changed their headline. (more...)
- September 17, 2018
Apartment staff notified residents in an email Sunday morning that Guyger "has vacated her apartment and no longer resides at our community". Shortly after the news station was eviscerated on Twitter by people on both sides of the aisle, they changed their headline. (more...)
Kavanaugh denies high school assault allegation
- September 17, 2018
The two, as well as several other friends, began drinking, although she said Kavanaugh and his friend, Mark Judge, had started earlier than the group. Feinstein passed the letter to the Federal Bureau of Investigation - with Ford's name redacted. Feinstein said the FBI should investigate now that Ford has spoken to the newspaper. (more...)
- September 17, 2018
The two, as well as several other friends, began drinking, although she said Kavanaugh and his friend, Mark Judge, had started earlier than the group. Feinstein passed the letter to the Federal Bureau of Investigation - with Ford's name redacted. Feinstein said the FBI should investigate now that Ford has spoken to the newspaper. (more...)
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