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Facebook And Instagram Finally Ban White Nationalism And White Separatism
- March 28, 2019
Facebook announced today that it was banning support for white nationalism and white separatism from its platform, deciding that the two ideologies were virtually indistinguishable from white supremacy , which was already against the rules. (more...)
- March 28, 2019
Facebook announced today that it was banning support for white nationalism and white separatism from its platform, deciding that the two ideologies were virtually indistinguishable from white supremacy , which was already against the rules. (more...)
Trump says Russian Federation would rather have President Hillary Clinton
- March 28, 2019
US House of Representatives Judiciary Committee chairman Jerrold Nadler told reporters he was very concerned that Mr Barr would not submit Mr Mueller's report to Congress by next Tuesday as Democrats had requested. But Attorney General William Barr never indicated it. Trump disregarded these norms by firing FBI Director James Comey , an act that he admitted he took because - to his mind - the Russian Federation investigation was a "hoax". (more...)
- March 28, 2019
US House of Representatives Judiciary Committee chairman Jerrold Nadler told reporters he was very concerned that Mr Barr would not submit Mr Mueller's report to Congress by next Tuesday as Democrats had requested. But Attorney General William Barr never indicated it. Trump disregarded these norms by firing FBI Director James Comey , an act that he admitted he took because - to his mind - the Russian Federation investigation was a "hoax". (more...)
Tanker hijacked by rescued migrants arrives safely in Malta
- March 28, 2019
After hours in the Mediterranean sea, and refused entry by the governments of Italy and Malta for hours, Maltese authorities made contact with the ship when it was about 30 miles away and heading toward that island, the Telegraph reported . (more...)
- March 28, 2019
After hours in the Mediterranean sea, and refused entry by the governments of Italy and Malta for hours, Maltese authorities made contact with the ship when it was about 30 miles away and heading toward that island, the Telegraph reported . (more...)
Pope Francis withdraws hand as worshippers try to kiss his ring
- March 28, 2019
Some Catholics decried the move, arguing that the pope likely inflicted "heartache" on all those denied the ability to smooch. Yet it was back to tradition for the Pope on Wednesday as he allowed Sister Maria Concetta Esu to sweetly kiss his hand in St. (more...)
- March 28, 2019
Some Catholics decried the move, arguing that the pope likely inflicted "heartache" on all those denied the ability to smooch. Yet it was back to tradition for the Pope on Wednesday as he allowed Sister Maria Concetta Esu to sweetly kiss his hand in St. (more...)
Man pleads guilty to Jayme Closs kidnap
- March 28, 2019
Patterson, 21, was charged with two counts of first-degree intentional homicide for the murder for James and Denise Closs , one count of kidnapping without consent for the abduction of Jayme and one count of armed burglary with a unsafe weapon. (more...)
- March 28, 2019
Patterson, 21, was charged with two counts of first-degree intentional homicide for the murder for James and Denise Closs , one count of kidnapping without consent for the abduction of Jayme and one count of armed burglary with a unsafe weapon. (more...)
2 killed in 'random' shooting on motorists in Seattle
- March 28, 2019
He then walked over toward a Metro Bus, opened fire and struck the driver, Eric Stark. The female driver and the bus driver were also transported to a hospital for treatment, according to the Associated Press . John Barrett, a resident of the Seattle neighborhood, told KOMO-TV he had been working inside his garage when heard what sounded like firecrackers. (more...)
- March 28, 2019
He then walked over toward a Metro Bus, opened fire and struck the driver, Eric Stark. The female driver and the bus driver were also transported to a hospital for treatment, according to the Associated Press . John Barrett, a resident of the Seattle neighborhood, told KOMO-TV he had been working inside his garage when heard what sounded like firecrackers. (more...)
Facebook, YouTube sued over Christchurch shooting videos
- March 28, 2019
The laws would bring social media giants like Facebook and YouTube closer in line to content regulations TV and radio stations face. They will discuss the responsibilities of these companies and how the use of their platforms for spreading risky terrorist and other harmful material can be curbed. (more...)
- March 28, 2019
The laws would bring social media giants like Facebook and YouTube closer in line to content regulations TV and radio stations face. They will discuss the responsibilities of these companies and how the use of their platforms for spreading risky terrorist and other harmful material can be curbed. (more...)
U.S. President Donald Trump Tells Russia To 'Get Out' Of Venezuela
- March 28, 2019
She also said she is afraid for Guaido's life. The United States was the first nation to recognize Guaido as interim president, asserting that Maduro's re-election previous year was illegitimate , and has stepped up sanctions and other diplomatic measures in hopes of forcing him to give up power. (more...)
- March 28, 2019
She also said she is afraid for Guaido's life. The United States was the first nation to recognize Guaido as interim president, asserting that Maduro's re-election previous year was illegitimate , and has stepped up sanctions and other diplomatic measures in hopes of forcing him to give up power. (more...)
US Does Not Intend to Solve Venezuelan Crisis Militarily - Shanahan
- March 28, 2019
Guaido wrote on his Twitter account. As with the previous outage, the government of President Nicolas Maduro sought to blame US -backed opponents, accusing them of sabotaging the Guri dam, source of the bulk of Venezuela's electricity. (more...)
- March 28, 2019
Guaido wrote on his Twitter account. As with the previous outage, the government of President Nicolas Maduro sought to blame US -backed opponents, accusing them of sabotaging the Guri dam, source of the bulk of Venezuela's electricity. (more...)
European Union to make speed limiters, driver monitors mandatory
- March 27, 2019
The advanced safety technologies could have the same kind of impact as when the safety belts were first introduced, the EU's industry commissioner Elzbieta Bienkowska said in a statement . The European Parliament and EU member states will vote to formalize the measure in September. Britain's road safety charity Brake described the measures as "lifesaving" and said there are "absolutely vital at a time when Britain's road safety record is stagnating". (more...)
- March 27, 2019
The advanced safety technologies could have the same kind of impact as when the safety belts were first introduced, the EU's industry commissioner Elzbieta Bienkowska said in a statement . The European Parliament and EU member states will vote to formalize the measure in September. Britain's road safety charity Brake described the measures as "lifesaving" and said there are "absolutely vital at a time when Britain's road safety record is stagnating". (more...)
Kidnapped Markham student found safe near Gravenhurst
- March 27, 2019
When asked whether Lu escaped from captivity, Pattenden said that the student was released and police "believe it might have been a auto that dropped him off in that area". According to police, one suspect shocked Lu with a conducted energy weapon multiple times, forced him into the waiting van, and drove off. The first was described as wearing a mask, blue trousers and a black jacket. (more...)
- March 27, 2019
When asked whether Lu escaped from captivity, Pattenden said that the student was released and police "believe it might have been a auto that dropped him off in that area". According to police, one suspect shocked Lu with a conducted energy weapon multiple times, forced him into the waiting van, and drove off. The first was described as wearing a mask, blue trousers and a black jacket. (more...)
Senate Shuns Green New Deal, Making Climate a Wedge Issue
- March 27, 2019
The deal has no chances of passing the Senate, where Republicans hold a majority of 53 seats, meaning the legislation will not get the 60 votes it needs to proceed in the legislative process. The Green New Deal is a loose set of ambitious goals outlined in a nonbinding resolution that calls for a global goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 - but no policy specifics on how to get there. (more...)
- March 27, 2019
The deal has no chances of passing the Senate, where Republicans hold a majority of 53 seats, meaning the legislation will not get the 60 votes it needs to proceed in the legislative process. The Green New Deal is a loose set of ambitious goals outlined in a nonbinding resolution that calls for a global goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 - but no policy specifics on how to get there. (more...)
Republicans, Democrats appear headed for more battles on Affordable Care Act
- March 27, 2019
The legal filing gave Democrats a natural opening to focus on an issue they say is more important to voters than the Mueller investigation. Timothy Jost, an emeritus professor at the Washington and Lee University law school, called the Justice Department's new position "crazy" and "legally untenable". (more...)
- March 27, 2019
The legal filing gave Democrats a natural opening to focus on an issue they say is more important to voters than the Mueller investigation. Timothy Jost, an emeritus professor at the Washington and Lee University law school, called the Justice Department's new position "crazy" and "legally untenable". (more...)
Trump, lawmakers await details of Mueller's Russian Federation report
- March 27, 2019
While we do not know the substance of the report, we will have the relevant Committees of jurisdiction on the call today to update Members on where we go from here . As Washington and the rest of the country nervously awaited word of exactly what Mueller's team had turned up, Barr vowed to congressional leaders that he was "committed to as much transparency as possible". (more...)
- March 27, 2019
While we do not know the substance of the report, we will have the relevant Committees of jurisdiction on the call today to update Members on where we go from here . As Washington and the rest of the country nervously awaited word of exactly what Mueller's team had turned up, Barr vowed to congressional leaders that he was "committed to as much transparency as possible". (more...)
Canada says it doesn’t recognize Israeli control over disputed Golan Heights
- March 27, 2019
Arab states condemned U.S. President Donald Trump's declaration, which he signed Monday, recognizing Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights . Riyadh asserted that the Golan is an " occupied Syrian Arab land in accordance with the relevant global resolutions". Despite Trump's continued support, Saudi Arabia sided with other Arab nations in rebuking the president's Golan Heights decision. (more...)
- March 27, 2019
Arab states condemned U.S. President Donald Trump's declaration, which he signed Monday, recognizing Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights . Riyadh asserted that the Golan is an " occupied Syrian Arab land in accordance with the relevant global resolutions". Despite Trump's continued support, Saudi Arabia sided with other Arab nations in rebuking the president's Golan Heights decision. (more...)
Anti-satellite weapons: Rare, high-tech, and risky to test
- March 27, 2019
India has had a space programme for years, making earth imaging satellites and launch capabilities as a cheaper alternative to Western programmes. Only the United States and China have conducted tests of anti-satellite systems against live targets in recent years. (more...)
- March 27, 2019
India has had a space programme for years, making earth imaging satellites and launch capabilities as a cheaper alternative to Western programmes. Only the United States and China have conducted tests of anti-satellite systems against live targets in recent years. (more...)
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Green New Deal loses big in Senate
- March 27, 2019
However, Democratic presidential candidate John Hickenlooper opposed the deal and said it has "unachievable goals". The plan, sponsored by Sen. "We're not going to have endless amounts of money", he said. "I heard talk here about floods in the Middle West", Schumer said, speaking shortly after Sen. (more...)
- March 27, 2019
However, Democratic presidential candidate John Hickenlooper opposed the deal and said it has "unachievable goals". The plan, sponsored by Sen. "We're not going to have endless amounts of money", he said. "I heard talk here about floods in the Middle West", Schumer said, speaking shortly after Sen. (more...)
The EU has approved a controversial overhaul of copyright laws
- March 27, 2019
However, it met strong opposition in Silicon Valley, especially from Google , which makes huge profits from the advertising generated on the content it hosts, and also by supporters of a free internet who fear the reforms will usher in unprecedented restrictions to web freedom. (more...)
- March 27, 2019
However, it met strong opposition in Silicon Valley, especially from Google , which makes huge profits from the advertising generated on the content it hosts, and also by supporters of a free internet who fear the reforms will usher in unprecedented restrictions to web freedom. (more...)
Father of Sandy Hook shooting victim found dead
- March 27, 2019
In the wake of the Sandy Hook shooting , one of the deadliest in U.S. history, Mr Richman and his wife, Jennifer Hensel , started the Avielle Foundation , which seeks to prevent violence through brain science research, community engagement and education. (more...)
- March 27, 2019
In the wake of the Sandy Hook shooting , one of the deadliest in U.S. history, Mr Richman and his wife, Jennifer Hensel , started the Avielle Foundation , which seeks to prevent violence through brain science research, community engagement and education. (more...)
Boeing 'humbled and learning' after Ethiopian Airlines crash, CEO Muilenburg says
- March 27, 2019
In the over 1,600-page flight manual of Boeing's 737 Max 8 planes, the aircraft's new MCAS computer system, now at the centre of the investigations into two deadly crashes, is mentioned only once by name - in the glossary of abbreviated terms. (more...)
- March 27, 2019
In the over 1,600-page flight manual of Boeing's 737 Max 8 planes, the aircraft's new MCAS computer system, now at the centre of the investigations into two deadly crashes, is mentioned only once by name - in the glossary of abbreviated terms. (more...)
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