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White House releases State of the Union guest list
- February 05, 2019
Henry Cuellar, who is on the bipartisan congressional committee working on a solution for border security, told Fox News Sunday host Chris Wallace: 'First of all, we are not going to have a wall. Guests the White House invites to the State of the Union typically serve to help put a face on policies the president will promote in the nationally televised address. (more...)
- February 05, 2019
Henry Cuellar, who is on the bipartisan congressional committee working on a solution for border security, told Fox News Sunday host Chris Wallace: 'First of all, we are not going to have a wall. Guests the White House invites to the State of the Union typically serve to help put a face on policies the president will promote in the nationally televised address. (more...)
Korean Diplomats Meet ahead of Trump-Kim Summit
- February 05, 2019
Stephen Biegun explained to Chung Eui-yong Washington's stance toward North Korea ahead of talks on setting up the summit, the presidential Blue House said in a statement. Security Council sanctions committee and seen by Reuters on Monday, that they had "found evidence of a consistent trend on the part of the DPRK to disperse its assembly, storage and testing locations", using the abbreviation for North Korea's official name, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. (more...)
- February 05, 2019
Stephen Biegun explained to Chung Eui-yong Washington's stance toward North Korea ahead of talks on setting up the summit, the presidential Blue House said in a statement. Security Council sanctions committee and seen by Reuters on Monday, that they had "found evidence of a consistent trend on the part of the DPRK to disperse its assembly, storage and testing locations", using the abbreviation for North Korea's official name, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. (more...)
Pope urges Muslims, Christians to reject war
- February 05, 2019
In his address, the pontiff pushed the need for justice, equality of citizens' rights and an end to all wars, including in Yemen . Out of the roughly nine million people living in the UAE, the Catholic Church estimates as many as one million are Catholic. (more...)
- February 05, 2019
In his address, the pontiff pushed the need for justice, equality of citizens' rights and an end to all wars, including in Yemen . Out of the roughly nine million people living in the UAE, the Catholic Church estimates as many as one million are Catholic. (more...)
Prominent Democrats Call Virginia's Governor to Resign following Discovery of Racist Photo
- February 05, 2019
Northam said Saturday there were "numerous photos" of people in blackface in the yearbook "and none of them were me". While he may not have appeared in that picture, Northam later admitted to once darkening his face in an attempt to resemble Michael Jackson for a 1984 dance contest. (more...)
- February 05, 2019
Northam said Saturday there were "numerous photos" of people in blackface in the yearbook "and none of them were me". While he may not have appeared in that picture, Northam later admitted to once darkening his face in an attempt to resemble Michael Jackson for a 1984 dance contest. (more...)
Ocasio-Cortez to bring Kavanaugh critic to Trump's SOTU
- February 05, 2019
New York Democrat Ocasio-Cortez replied to Crenshaw Monday morning in tweet that elaborated on her tax plan , while simultaneously taking a jab National Football League team owners who refuse to hire former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick . (more...)
- February 05, 2019
New York Democrat Ocasio-Cortez replied to Crenshaw Monday morning in tweet that elaborated on her tax plan , while simultaneously taking a jab National Football League team owners who refuse to hire former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick . (more...)
Paris apartment fire kills 7, injures many
- February 05, 2019
One other person was in life-threatening condition and at least 31 others were injured, including six firefighters, authorities said. As many as 50 people were rescued by firefighters, he later said. She saw a young man blackened by smoke and a woman motionless on the ground. 'What's surprising is how long it lasted'. The area is popular with tourists, with landmarks including the Trocadero overlooking the Eiffel Tower, Paris Saint-Germain's home stadium the Parc des Princes, the Bois de ... (more...)
- February 05, 2019
One other person was in life-threatening condition and at least 31 others were injured, including six firefighters, authorities said. As many as 50 people were rescued by firefighters, he later said. She saw a young man blackened by smoke and a woman motionless on the ground. 'What's surprising is how long it lasted'. The area is popular with tourists, with landmarks including the Trocadero overlooking the Eiffel Tower, Paris Saint-Germain's home stadium the Parc des Princes, the Bois de ... (more...)
Floods force over 1,000 to evacuate in Australia
- February 05, 2019
Four people have been stranded in a vehicle after being trapped by the flooded Diamantina River, near Middleton. The floods have been caused by the heaviest rains recorded in decades in Townsville, where in seven days more than one metre of water has fallen, the average amount falling in a year. (more...)
- February 05, 2019
Four people have been stranded in a vehicle after being trapped by the flooded Diamantina River, near Middleton. The floods have been caused by the heaviest rains recorded in decades in Townsville, where in seven days more than one metre of water has fallen, the average amount falling in a year. (more...)
Environment Canada issues freezing drizzle and freezing rain warnings for Sudbury
- February 05, 2019
Freezing rain and sleet will spread across northeast IL into northwest IN from west to east beginning late afternoon far west and continuing through the evening and overnight hours. Freezing rain will begin early this afternoon, according to the advisory from Environment Canada. Snow moves in on Thursday as a blowing snow event moves into the region. (more...)
- February 05, 2019
Freezing rain and sleet will spread across northeast IL into northwest IN from west to east beginning late afternoon far west and continuing through the evening and overnight hours. Freezing rain will begin early this afternoon, according to the advisory from Environment Canada. Snow moves in on Thursday as a blowing snow event moves into the region. (more...)
Russian Federation threatens MISSILE RETALIATION against United States after treaty exit
- February 05, 2019
He reiterated the administration's accusation that Russian Federation had violated the terms of the treaty, which was signed in 1987 between former President Ronald Reagan and Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev. The government has thrown its support behind the USA over its withdrawal from an worldwide treaty that helped to end the Cold War nuclear arms race . (more...)
- February 05, 2019
He reiterated the administration's accusation that Russian Federation had violated the terms of the treaty, which was signed in 1987 between former President Ronald Reagan and Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev. The government has thrown its support behind the USA over its withdrawal from an worldwide treaty that helped to end the Cold War nuclear arms race . (more...)
Trump says he will nominate David Bernhardt for secretary of interior
- February 05, 2019
Bernhardt is now the acting secretary at the Interior Department, the agency overseeing USA public lands. Mr. Bernhardt, who is from Colorado, first served in Interior as a political appointee under President George W. For ethical reasons, he has already recused himself from any decision that may involve former clients from his lobbyist days. "Rather than give Bernhardt a promotion, Congress should be working on exposing his numerous conflicts of interest and ethics violations, as a ... (more...)
- February 05, 2019
Bernhardt is now the acting secretary at the Interior Department, the agency overseeing USA public lands. Mr. Bernhardt, who is from Colorado, first served in Interior as a political appointee under President George W. For ethical reasons, he has already recused himself from any decision that may involve former clients from his lobbyist days. "Rather than give Bernhardt a promotion, Congress should be working on exposing his numerous conflicts of interest and ethics violations, as a ... (more...)
Sen. Graham: Trump Should 'Go It Alone' If No Deal on Wall
- February 05, 2019
If there is no Wall, there is no Security. "She doesn't mind human trafficking..." "If we don't get a fair deal from Congress, the government will either shut down on February 15 again or I would use the powers afforded to me under the laws and the Constitution of the United States to address this emergency". (more...)
- February 05, 2019
If there is no Wall, there is no Security. "She doesn't mind human trafficking..." "If we don't get a fair deal from Congress, the government will either shut down on February 15 again or I would use the powers afforded to me under the laws and the Constitution of the United States to address this emergency". (more...)
United Kingdom home secretary approves Vijay Mallya's extradition
- February 05, 2019
Javid signed the order on Sunday, a spokesman for the Home Office interior ministry told AFP. Mallya left India in March 2016 owing more than $1 billion after defaulting on loan payments to a state-owned bank and allegedly misusing the funds. (more...)
- February 05, 2019
Javid signed the order on Sunday, a spokesman for the Home Office interior ministry told AFP. Mallya left India in March 2016 owing more than $1 billion after defaulting on loan payments to a state-owned bank and allegedly misusing the funds. (more...)
Days After Trump’s Warning, Iran Tests New Long-Range Cruise Missile
- February 05, 2019
Tehran claims that its ballistic missile program is intended exclusively for defensive purposes. Against a backdrop of U.S. warnings since the Trump administration pulled out of a deal on Iran's separate nuclear programme in May past year, Tehran has continued to expand its missile programme. (more...)
- February 05, 2019
Tehran claims that its ballistic missile program is intended exclusively for defensive purposes. Against a backdrop of U.S. warnings since the Trump administration pulled out of a deal on Iran's separate nuclear programme in May past year, Tehran has continued to expand its missile programme. (more...)
Federal Prosecutors Reportedly Subpoena Trump Inaugural Committee
- February 05, 2019
She didn't say who had subpoenaed the committee. A committee spokesman told the Times the organization is still reviewing the subpoena but plans to cooperate with the investigation, which prosecutors opened a year ago amid scrutiny over the committee. (more...)
- February 05, 2019
She didn't say who had subpoenaed the committee. A committee spokesman told the Times the organization is still reviewing the subpoena but plans to cooperate with the investigation, which prosecutors opened a year ago amid scrutiny over the committee. (more...)
French 'yellow vests' march through Paris denouncing police violence - International
- February 05, 2019
French daily Le Parisien said similar protests also took place in Lyon, Montpellier, Rouen, Nantes, Bordeaux, Toulouse and Marseille on Saturday. The French government warned on Friday that police would not hesitate to use flash bangs in the case of violence by demonstrators after they were authorized by France's highest administrative court. (more...)
- February 05, 2019
French daily Le Parisien said similar protests also took place in Lyon, Montpellier, Rouen, Nantes, Bordeaux, Toulouse and Marseille on Saturday. The French government warned on Friday that police would not hesitate to use flash bangs in the case of violence by demonstrators after they were authorized by France's highest administrative court. (more...)
Consume Less Pork this Lunar New Year, Environmentalists tell Chinese
- February 05, 2019
Evidently, Peppa the Pig's brilliant branding campaign in China has been so successful that even the People's Liberation Army is using the cartoon character to represent the upcoming Year of the Pig. "Chinese emissions can be reduced by nearly 10 percent in the next decade if Chinese people just ate half as much meat", said Jen Leung, China climate director at the USA -based charity WildAid. (more...)
- February 05, 2019
Evidently, Peppa the Pig's brilliant branding campaign in China has been so successful that even the People's Liberation Army is using the cartoon character to represent the upcoming Year of the Pig. "Chinese emissions can be reduced by nearly 10 percent in the next decade if Chinese people just ate half as much meat", said Jen Leung, China climate director at the USA -based charity WildAid. (more...)
Middle-class tomb at Tuna al-Gabal hid 50 mummies
- February 05, 2019
In a statement the ministry said "the newly discovered tombs are a familial grave who was probably for a family from the elite middle class". Minister of Antiquities, Khaled El Enany announced that the discovery was the first of the year 2019 and it would be considered the third discovery announced in the governorate of Minya since he took office. (more...)
- February 05, 2019
In a statement the ministry said "the newly discovered tombs are a familial grave who was probably for a family from the elite middle class". Minister of Antiquities, Khaled El Enany announced that the discovery was the first of the year 2019 and it would be considered the third discovery announced in the governorate of Minya since he took office. (more...)
Jury set to deliberate fate of alleged Mexican cartel boss 'El Chapo'
- February 05, 2019
The court documents were unsealed following a request by Vice News and the New York Times . Guzman's lawyers only presented one witness in his defense. He also admitted having sex with underage girls but denied drugging them. Guzman, 61, was extradited to the US past year to face multiple charges of drug trafficking and money laundering, after escaping a Mexican maximum security prison then being recaptured. (more...)
- February 05, 2019
The court documents were unsealed following a request by Vice News and the New York Times . Guzman's lawyers only presented one witness in his defense. He also admitted having sex with underage girls but denied drugging them. Guzman, 61, was extradited to the US past year to face multiple charges of drug trafficking and money laundering, after escaping a Mexican maximum security prison then being recaptured. (more...)
Super Bowl TV ratings hit 10-year low for Patriots win
- February 05, 2019
After the New England Patriots defeated the Los Angeles Rams 13-3 in Super Bowl 53 , some New Orleans Saints fans -and even a few players - couldn't resist mocking the low-scoring game. The Patriots are 8-1 to become the first team to win back-to-back titles since they themselves achieved the feat in 2005, while the team they beat in Atlanta on Sunday is also 8-1 to triumph next year. (more...)
- February 05, 2019
After the New England Patriots defeated the Los Angeles Rams 13-3 in Super Bowl 53 , some New Orleans Saints fans -and even a few players - couldn't resist mocking the low-scoring game. The Patriots are 8-1 to become the first team to win back-to-back titles since they themselves achieved the feat in 2005, while the team they beat in Atlanta on Sunday is also 8-1 to triumph next year. (more...)
Trump reportedly spends 60 percent of schedule in unstructured "executive time"
- February 04, 2019
After it was revealed that President Donald Trump has devoted more than half of his work schedule to what the White House calls executive time, press secretary Sarah Sanders attempted to give a new name to the president's ambiguous doings. (more...)
- February 04, 2019
After it was revealed that President Donald Trump has devoted more than half of his work schedule to what the White House calls executive time, press secretary Sarah Sanders attempted to give a new name to the president's ambiguous doings. (more...)
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