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Russian Federation says global sanctions on Venezuela "not constructive" (ROSN)
- August 11, 2017
The national assembly has previously opposed Venezuela's president, Nicolás Maduro. Washington slapped sanctions on Maduro himself last week following similar action against 13 Venezuelan figures on July 26. But experts say individual sanctions, while providing symbolism, have had little or no impact on Maduro's policies and that broader oil-sector and financial sanctions - the toughest of possible measures - may be the only way to make the Venezuelan government feel economic pain. (more...)
- August 11, 2017
The national assembly has previously opposed Venezuela's president, Nicolás Maduro. Washington slapped sanctions on Maduro himself last week following similar action against 13 Venezuelan figures on July 26. But experts say individual sanctions, while providing symbolism, have had little or no impact on Maduro's policies and that broader oil-sector and financial sanctions - the toughest of possible measures - may be the only way to make the Venezuelan government feel economic pain. (more...)
Man Claims He Found 2 Dead Geckos In Heineken Beer Can
- August 11, 2017
The lawsuit also states that the geckos were not decomposed and perhaps were still alive when the beer was poured into the can and sealed at the bottling facility. Toubbeh said he went to the emergency room at Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and was prescribed Xanax, a sedative, and Zofran, which helps treat nausea and vomiting. (more...)
- August 11, 2017
The lawsuit also states that the geckos were not decomposed and perhaps were still alive when the beer was poured into the can and sealed at the bottling facility. Toubbeh said he went to the emergency room at Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and was prescribed Xanax, a sedative, and Zofran, which helps treat nausea and vomiting. (more...)
Canadian delegation in North Korea to discuss jailed pastor
- August 11, 2017
The pastor had been arrested in January 2015 and accused of acts subversive against the north Korean regime, what the canadian authorities have always strongly denied. His supporters have said he was on a humanitarian mission to North Korea when he was detained. The meeting was called after North Korea earlier this week declared that it will quote "seriously" examine an "enveloping strike" of Guam with four of its missiles, and will finalize a plan to do that by mid-August. (more...)
- August 11, 2017
The pastor had been arrested in January 2015 and accused of acts subversive against the north Korean regime, what the canadian authorities have always strongly denied. His supporters have said he was on a humanitarian mission to North Korea when he was detained. The meeting was called after North Korea earlier this week declared that it will quote "seriously" examine an "enveloping strike" of Guam with four of its missiles, and will finalize a plan to do that by mid-August. (more...)
Bus rams into tunnel in China's Shaanxi province, 36 dead
- August 11, 2017
The injured have been rushed to the hospital and rescue work is underway. According to the World Health Organization, more than 260,000 people die in vehicular accidents each year in China. Traffic law violations caused nearly 90 per cent of the road accidents where people died or were injured in 2015, with the total number of such infractions reaching an astonishing 442 million. (more...)
- August 11, 2017
The injured have been rushed to the hospital and rescue work is underway. According to the World Health Organization, more than 260,000 people die in vehicular accidents each year in China. Traffic law violations caused nearly 90 per cent of the road accidents where people died or were injured in 2015, with the total number of such infractions reaching an astonishing 442 million. (more...)
Trump Warns North Korea Of "Things They Never Thought Possible"
- August 11, 2017
U.S. intelligence reports claiming that North Korea has miniaturized a nuclear bomb to fit on top of intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the United States have prompted Trump to threaten massive retaliation if Pyongyang attacks. (more...)
- August 11, 2017
U.S. intelligence reports claiming that North Korea has miniaturized a nuclear bomb to fit on top of intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the United States have prompted Trump to threaten massive retaliation if Pyongyang attacks. (more...)
Maryland City Considers Giving Non-Citizens Voting Rights
- August 11, 2017
It would apply only to city elections and would make all adult residents eligible to vote. The Montgomery County communities of Takoma Park, Barnesville, Garrett Park, Glen Echo, Martin's Additions and Somerset have also expanded voting rights to non-citizens. (more...)
- August 11, 2017
It would apply only to city elections and would make all adult residents eligible to vote. The Montgomery County communities of Takoma Park, Barnesville, Garrett Park, Glen Echo, Martin's Additions and Somerset have also expanded voting rights to non-citizens. (more...)
Trump To Declare Opioid Crisis A National Emergency
- August 11, 2017
In the hours leading up to the press briefing, there were many rumors that this was the reason the president may have called the meeting to order, to declare a state of emergency . The essential problem with Trump's approach, Piper added, is that it "makes it look like they are doing something even when they are not". Treatment often "comes too late", only helps "in some cases", and "very often fails" altogether, the attorney general said, suggesting that the administration does not ... (more...)
- August 11, 2017
In the hours leading up to the press briefing, there were many rumors that this was the reason the president may have called the meeting to order, to declare a state of emergency . The essential problem with Trump's approach, Piper added, is that it "makes it look like they are doing something even when they are not". Treatment often "comes too late", only helps "in some cases", and "very often fails" altogether, the attorney general said, suggesting that the administration does not ... (more...)
We need a vacation from Trump's vacation
- August 11, 2017
In an ongoing war of words with North Korea, the US President Donald Trump tweeted that his first order as president was to renovate and modernize the American nuclear arsenal, which is now stronger than ever before and added that Washington will never allow any nation to surpass US power. (more...)
- August 11, 2017
In an ongoing war of words with North Korea, the US President Donald Trump tweeted that his first order as president was to renovate and modernize the American nuclear arsenal, which is now stronger than ever before and added that Washington will never allow any nation to surpass US power. (more...)
Yellow weather warning issued for London as heavy rain moves south
- August 11, 2017
Melanie Onn, the MP for Great Grimsby, also shared pictures on Twitter of the waterlogged roads, adding that some were "like a river" and that the water was "over my ankles". "Most of the United Kingdom, apart from the very top and the very, very far east, is going to see a fine, clear day with plenty of sunshine, nice and warm, a typical summer's day", she said. (more...)
- August 11, 2017
Melanie Onn, the MP for Great Grimsby, also shared pictures on Twitter of the waterlogged roads, adding that some were "like a river" and that the water was "over my ankles". "Most of the United Kingdom, apart from the very top and the very, very far east, is going to see a fine, clear day with plenty of sunshine, nice and warm, a typical summer's day", she said. (more...)
Ivanka To Visit India In Support Of Women Entrepreneurship
- August 11, 2017
This was shortly after Ivanka tweeted, "Honored to lead the U.S. delegation to #GES2017 in India & meet with Prime Minister Modi & passionate entrepreneurs from around the globe!" PM Modi had invited Ivanka for the GES Summit during his meeting in Washington in June. (more...)
- August 11, 2017
This was shortly after Ivanka tweeted, "Honored to lead the U.S. delegation to #GES2017 in India & meet with Prime Minister Modi & passionate entrepreneurs from around the globe!" PM Modi had invited Ivanka for the GES Summit during his meeting in Washington in June. (more...)
Packers open preseason against Eagles
- August 11, 2017
He had completions of 5, 6 and 7 yards to Jordan Matthews and the 38 yards to Hollins. The Eagles ended up losing to Green Bay 24-9. "I think the way we practice, the way we prepare, gets you ready for the games". Right guard Brandon Brooks will not play in this game either. You try to react the way you would. But when you're live things are a little different. (more...)
- August 11, 2017
He had completions of 5, 6 and 7 yards to Jordan Matthews and the 38 yards to Hollins. The Eagles ended up losing to Green Bay 24-9. "I think the way we practice, the way we prepare, gets you ready for the games". Right guard Brandon Brooks will not play in this game either. You try to react the way you would. But when you're live things are a little different. (more...)
Power Companies Will Help Customers Find Best Deal In 'Plain English'
- August 11, 2017
In a letter to major retailers requesting their attendance, Malcolm Turnbull said Australia was blessed with abundant energy so it is simply not good enough that some families and businesses can not always afford to turn on their lights. "We've got obviously the sword of Damocles there with the choice of regulation if need be but today in the first instance we want to hear from the companies as to what they are doing", the energy minister said. (more...)
- August 11, 2017
In a letter to major retailers requesting their attendance, Malcolm Turnbull said Australia was blessed with abundant energy so it is simply not good enough that some families and businesses can not always afford to turn on their lights. "We've got obviously the sword of Damocles there with the choice of regulation if need be but today in the first instance we want to hear from the companies as to what they are doing", the energy minister said. (more...)
Suncoast Congressman responds to President Trump declaring Opioid Crisis a "National Emergency"
- August 11, 2017
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice, who announced last week at a Trump rally in Huntington he would be rejoining the Republican Party, said he supported the president's efforts. However, there are ideas being given to President Trump so that he can make the best decision possible. Jenkins, who helped in the creation of Lily's Place, called Cardinal Health's claim "an outrage". (more...)
- August 11, 2017
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice, who announced last week at a Trump rally in Huntington he would be rejoining the Republican Party, said he supported the president's efforts. However, there are ideas being given to President Trump so that he can make the best decision possible. Jenkins, who helped in the creation of Lily's Place, called Cardinal Health's claim "an outrage". (more...)
Kenya election results not due before Friday: polls chief
- August 11, 2017
However, the commission has asserted that electronic transmission of results is still intact and apart from presiding officers moving to the nearest points where the network is enabled. IEBC also said that 1,200 polling stations were yet to report any results more than 24 hours since voting ended. Another two people were shot dead by police for allegedly attacking a polling station. (more...)
- August 11, 2017
However, the commission has asserted that electronic transmission of results is still intact and apart from presiding officers moving to the nearest points where the network is enabled. IEBC also said that 1,200 polling stations were yet to report any results more than 24 hours since voting ended. Another two people were shot dead by police for allegedly attacking a polling station. (more...)
USA finds China aluminum foil subsidized, imposes duties
- August 11, 2017
China challenged these claims made by the United States by calling them groundless and urged Washington to act prudently in order to avoid damaging economic relations between the two countries. The statement said there were no grounds to accuse China's downstream aluminum companies of benefiting from subsidies. The complaint that started the process came from the Aluminum Association, a group of American aluminum foil producers. (more...)
- August 11, 2017
China challenged these claims made by the United States by calling them groundless and urged Washington to act prudently in order to avoid damaging economic relations between the two countries. The statement said there were no grounds to accuse China's downstream aluminum companies of benefiting from subsidies. The complaint that started the process came from the Aluminum Association, a group of American aluminum foil producers. (more...)
Trump Thanks Putin for Kicking US Diplomats Out of Russian Federation
- August 11, 2017
The Russian president's decision came after Congress overwhelmingly passed new sanctions targeting Russia , Iran and North Korea. During a question and answer session with the press pool on Thursday, Trump appeared to be serious while saying that he appreciated Putin's decision to expel the diplomats as it would allow the U.S.to cut costs. (more...)
- August 11, 2017
The Russian president's decision came after Congress overwhelmingly passed new sanctions targeting Russia , Iran and North Korea. During a question and answer session with the press pool on Thursday, Trump appeared to be serious while saying that he appreciated Putin's decision to expel the diplomats as it would allow the U.S.to cut costs. (more...)
Seoul will "open a door for dialogue" with the North: presidential office
- August 11, 2017
Businessman Tae Oh operates a local bed-&-breakfast company. "I think they've been accustomed to it for the past 50 years". Tveit said: 'We call for a sea-change in the global community's approach to North Korea , in favour of dialogue and engagement rather than military and political confrontation'. (more...)
- August 11, 2017
Businessman Tae Oh operates a local bed-&-breakfast company. "I think they've been accustomed to it for the past 50 years". Tveit said: 'We call for a sea-change in the global community's approach to North Korea , in favour of dialogue and engagement rather than military and political confrontation'. (more...)
Florida senators weigh in on escalating tension with North Korea
- August 11, 2017
I'm not saying what we have isn't special, but we're not exclusive", Colbert said to audience laughs. "According to the Washington Post, North Korea now has the ability to fit miniature nuclear warhead on missiles that are capable of reaching North America", he said. (more...)
- August 11, 2017
I'm not saying what we have isn't special, but we're not exclusive", Colbert said to audience laughs. "According to the Washington Post, North Korea now has the ability to fit miniature nuclear warhead on missiles that are capable of reaching North America", he said. (more...)
Luther Strange Milks Trump Tweet For All It's Worth
- August 11, 2017
Former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore is leading the GOP field in Tuesday's special election primary race in Alabama, according to a new poll that suggests he is well positioned to advance to a runoff race this fall. Odd then appears on screen to praise Trump and cite his other endorsement from the NRA. Strange, who called Trump's election a "Biblical miracle", said he's honored by the president's support. (more...)
- August 11, 2017
Former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore is leading the GOP field in Tuesday's special election primary race in Alabama, according to a new poll that suggests he is well positioned to advance to a runoff race this fall. Odd then appears on screen to praise Trump and cite his other endorsement from the NRA. Strange, who called Trump's election a "Biblical miracle", said he's honored by the president's support. (more...)
European Council widens sanctions against North Korea
- August 11, 2017
A Canadian delegation led by Daniel Jean , the national security adviser to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau , was in the North Korean capital of Pyongyang this week to discuss Lim's case. The massive rally in Pyongyang came in the wake of the nuclear war rhetoric between the United States and North Korea. The DPRK's actions, which the statement says "gave threat to worldwide peace and security", will block transactions in coal, iron and iron ore, ban imports of copper, nickel, silver and ... (more...)
- August 11, 2017
A Canadian delegation led by Daniel Jean , the national security adviser to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau , was in the North Korean capital of Pyongyang this week to discuss Lim's case. The massive rally in Pyongyang came in the wake of the nuclear war rhetoric between the United States and North Korea. The DPRK's actions, which the statement says "gave threat to worldwide peace and security", will block transactions in coal, iron and iron ore, ban imports of copper, nickel, silver and ... (more...)
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