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Macron, Le Pen Trade Barbs in French Election Race
- April 30, 2017
Macron and Le Pen will face off in a live television debate on Wednesday, May 3, just four days before the second round of the election. "There is still all to play for", Farage, the former UK Independence Party leader who has praised both Le Pen and populist US President Donald Trump , told Fox News. (more...)
- April 30, 2017
Macron and Le Pen will face off in a live television debate on Wednesday, May 3, just four days before the second round of the election. "There is still all to play for", Farage, the former UK Independence Party leader who has praised both Le Pen and populist US President Donald Trump , told Fox News. (more...)
Environmental Activists March at EPA Chief's Indiana Superfund Site Visit
- April 30, 2017
Pruitt is also the first EPA chief to visit the Superfund site, which is about 25 miles from downtown Chicago. Howard Feldman, a senior director at the American Petroleum Institute, said his group would work with the Trump administration and Congress on new policies " that recognize our industry as part of the solution to US economic, environmental and national security goals". (more...)
- April 30, 2017
Pruitt is also the first EPA chief to visit the Superfund site, which is about 25 miles from downtown Chicago. Howard Feldman, a senior director at the American Petroleum Institute, said his group would work with the Trump administration and Congress on new policies " that recognize our industry as part of the solution to US economic, environmental and national security goals". (more...)
12 deaths during opposition protests: Venezuela's attorney
- April 30, 2017
At least 12 people died on Friday after rioting broke out at the streets of Caracas , the Venezuelan capital, between government opponents and the National Guard, according to The New York Times. The protests were further fueled when the government barred the opposition's best-known leader, two-time presidential candidate Henrique Capriles, from holding public office. (more...)
- April 30, 2017
At least 12 people died on Friday after rioting broke out at the streets of Caracas , the Venezuelan capital, between government opponents and the National Guard, according to The New York Times. The protests were further fueled when the government barred the opposition's best-known leader, two-time presidential candidate Henrique Capriles, from holding public office. (more...)
Arkansas carries out 'first double execution' in USA since 2000
- April 30, 2017
The United States saw its first double-execution in 17 years Monday night in Arkansas. Williams did not issue any final statement before his execution, after which Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge released a statement, offering condolences to the victim's family. (more...)
- April 30, 2017
The United States saw its first double-execution in 17 years Monday night in Arkansas. Williams did not issue any final statement before his execution, after which Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge released a statement, offering condolences to the victim's family. (more...)
Former Afghan warlord Hekmatyar says he wants peace
- April 30, 2017
In September, Hekmatyar struck a peace deal with president Ashraf Ghani - paving the way for his return to Afghanistan and prompting the United Nations to remove his name from its Islamic State and al-Qaeda sanctions list. Afghanistan's chief executive, Abdullah Abdullah, added that Hekmatyar was now "in his own country and on his own soil, proudly among his own people". (more...)
- April 30, 2017
In September, Hekmatyar struck a peace deal with president Ashraf Ghani - paving the way for his return to Afghanistan and prompting the United Nations to remove his name from its Islamic State and al-Qaeda sanctions list. Afghanistan's chief executive, Abdullah Abdullah, added that Hekmatyar was now "in his own country and on his own soil, proudly among his own people". (more...)
'Vive la victoire' 10000 people support Marine Le Pen at final rally
- April 30, 2017
Melenchon, who leads a far-left alliance that includes the Communist Party, has risen in polls in recent weeks and is now considered as having a chance of reaching the runoff election. "Macron is a pure marketing product", said 26 year-old Veronique Fornilli, an FN youth activist in the Paris region. "Democracy must not get on its knees in front of the threats and intimidations from terrorists", Fillon said in a written statement. (more...)
- April 30, 2017
Melenchon, who leads a far-left alliance that includes the Communist Party, has risen in polls in recent weeks and is now considered as having a chance of reaching the runoff election. "Macron is a pure marketing product", said 26 year-old Veronique Fornilli, an FN youth activist in the Paris region. "Democracy must not get on its knees in front of the threats and intimidations from terrorists", Fillon said in a written statement. (more...)
DRI raids Retd Colonel's residence, cash, weapons recovered
- April 30, 2017
A huge amount of Rs 1 crore was recovered from the Colonel's residence. Sources said that the raid, which started at dawn on Saturday, continued till the wee hours of Sunday. Forest officials suspected an global racket of poaching, wildlife hunting and arms smuggling. "It seems to be a huge racket.it may have worldwide connections, " said an official. (more...)
- April 30, 2017
A huge amount of Rs 1 crore was recovered from the Colonel's residence. Sources said that the raid, which started at dawn on Saturday, continued till the wee hours of Sunday. Forest officials suspected an global racket of poaching, wildlife hunting and arms smuggling. "It seems to be a huge racket.it may have worldwide connections, " said an official. (more...)
Honeylet Avanceña, ASEAN spouses visit National Museum
- April 30, 2017
A photo opportunity then took place in front of the imposing "Spoliarium" painting, the largest painting in the Philippines, by Filipino artist Juan Luna, which hangs in the museum's main gallery. The bloody carnage depicted in the Spoliarium was a stark contrast to the light and joyful music provided by the Pangkat Kawayan bamboo orchestra, who played with pride and confidence. (more...)
- April 30, 2017
A photo opportunity then took place in front of the imposing "Spoliarium" painting, the largest painting in the Philippines, by Filipino artist Juan Luna, which hangs in the museum's main gallery. The bloody carnage depicted in the Spoliarium was a stark contrast to the light and joyful music provided by the Pangkat Kawayan bamboo orchestra, who played with pride and confidence. (more...)
'TTV Dinakaran arrest not to impact proposed unification talks in AIADMK'
- April 30, 2017
Mr Mallikarjuna, a longtime friend of Mr Dinakaran who was also arrested last night, has been taken on remand for five days. TTV Dinakaran was arrested for allegedly bribing middlemen to get AIADMK's official party symbol for his faction. (more...)
- April 30, 2017
Mr Mallikarjuna, a longtime friend of Mr Dinakaran who was also arrested last night, has been taken on remand for five days. TTV Dinakaran was arrested for allegedly bribing middlemen to get AIADMK's official party symbol for his faction. (more...)
US VP Pence assures Japan: America is with you '100 per cent'
- April 30, 2017
He said that an "all-out war" would result if the U.S. took military action. But Wu had not been able to confirm plans to visit North Korea, South Korea's Yonhap news agency quoted a diplomatic source as saying: "I understand the Chinese side is asking but the North is not replying". (more...)
- April 30, 2017
He said that an "all-out war" would result if the U.S. took military action. But Wu had not been able to confirm plans to visit North Korea, South Korea's Yonhap news agency quoted a diplomatic source as saying: "I understand the Chinese side is asking but the North is not replying". (more...)
Strong 7.2 magnitude quake rocks Sarangani Philippines
- April 30, 2017
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology ( Phivolcs ) is expecting aftershocks and damages from the magnitude 7.2 natural disaster this Saturday below waters off Sarangani municipality in Mindanao's Davao Occidental province. It was felt at Intensity 3 or "weak tremor" in Cagayan de Oro City, and Intensity 2 or "slightly felt" shaking in Kidapawan City. It was felt as "moderately strong" or Intensity 4 quake in Davao City, Cotabato City, and Zamboanga City. (more...)
- April 30, 2017
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology ( Phivolcs ) is expecting aftershocks and damages from the magnitude 7.2 natural disaster this Saturday below waters off Sarangani municipality in Mindanao's Davao Occidental province. It was felt at Intensity 3 or "weak tremor" in Cagayan de Oro City, and Intensity 2 or "slightly felt" shaking in Kidapawan City. It was felt as "moderately strong" or Intensity 4 quake in Davao City, Cotabato City, and Zamboanga City. (more...)
As Manila hosts ASEAN, rebels attack Davao firm
- April 30, 2017
The New People's Army (NPA) on Sunday justified their attack against the Lapanday Foods Corporation in Davao City Saturday, saying it was "revolutionary justice" over alleged exploitation by the company. The NPA also attacked the Macondray Plastic Plant in Barangay Bunawan and disarmed security guards. They assured the public that law enforcers are on top of the situation and are ready to respond to atrocities that would be launched by the terrorist group. (more...)
- April 30, 2017
The New People's Army (NPA) on Sunday justified their attack against the Lapanday Foods Corporation in Davao City Saturday, saying it was "revolutionary justice" over alleged exploitation by the company. The NPA also attacked the Macondray Plastic Plant in Barangay Bunawan and disarmed security guards. They assured the public that law enforcers are on top of the situation and are ready to respond to atrocities that would be launched by the terrorist group. (more...)
Access to Wikipedia blocked in Turkey
- April 30, 2017
Wikipedia "has started acting as part of the circles who carry out a smear campaign against Turkey in the global arena, rather than being cooperative in fight against terror", ministry officials said, according to Al Jazeera. Turkish people, I will always stand with you to fight for this right". The incident quickly spawned its own separate Wikipedia entry - "Wikipedia blocked in Turkey". (more...)
- April 30, 2017
Wikipedia "has started acting as part of the circles who carry out a smear campaign against Turkey in the global arena, rather than being cooperative in fight against terror", ministry officials said, according to Al Jazeera. Turkish people, I will always stand with you to fight for this right". The incident quickly spawned its own separate Wikipedia entry - "Wikipedia blocked in Turkey". (more...)
Trump Tax Plan Could Lead To Tax Increase For Some NYers
- April 30, 2017
While the Trump tax plan is supposed to close loopholes, the White House has not laid out any concrete proposals yet to do that. Until more details are known, it is hard to know exactly how some taxpayers will fare. In today's dollars, that would mean a tax cut of more than $600 billion a year or well over $6 trillion over the next decade. The approach would be different from Trump's earlier plan, which was criticized as an approach that would mostly benefit higher earners. (more...)
- April 30, 2017
While the Trump tax plan is supposed to close loopholes, the White House has not laid out any concrete proposals yet to do that. Until more details are known, it is hard to know exactly how some taxpayers will fare. In today's dollars, that would mean a tax cut of more than $600 billion a year or well over $6 trillion over the next decade. The approach would be different from Trump's earlier plan, which was criticized as an approach that would mostly benefit higher earners. (more...)
Assad blasts Trump's foreign policy after airstrike on Syria suggests about-face
- April 30, 2017
Her career began at the National Security Council as an 18-year-old college freshman. On the war against the IS, White said the Trump administration is doing nothing different than Obama. " As we have seen in the past few weeks, he changed his rhetoric completely and subjected himself to the terms of the deep American state, or the deep American regime ", Mr. (more...)
- April 30, 2017
Her career began at the National Security Council as an 18-year-old college freshman. On the war against the IS, White said the Trump administration is doing nothing different than Obama. " As we have seen in the past few weeks, he changed his rhetoric completely and subjected himself to the terms of the deep American state, or the deep American regime ", Mr. (more...)
'The Bachelor's Chris Soules Arrested For Leaving Scene Of Fatal Crash
- April 30, 2017
An Iowa State Patrol spokesman told the Des Moines, Iowa, NBC affiliate World Health Organization that Soules, 35, was arrested by the Buchanan County Sheriff's Office about 1:16 a.m. He'll make his first appearance in court today in Buchanan County, KWWL reports . "He was devastated to learn that Kenneth Mosher , the other person in the accident, passed away". (more...)
- April 30, 2017
An Iowa State Patrol spokesman told the Des Moines, Iowa, NBC affiliate World Health Organization that Soules, 35, was arrested by the Buchanan County Sheriff's Office about 1:16 a.m. He'll make his first appearance in court today in Buchanan County, KWWL reports . "He was devastated to learn that Kenneth Mosher , the other person in the accident, passed away". (more...)
Making the Grade: Trump's 100 Days in Office
- April 30, 2017
And after more than a year of listening to the candidate brag on the campaign trail about what a great job they're going to do, the public is rarely forgiving of a president learning on the job. By day 99, he had signed 29 executive orders, more than any President in the last 72 years, except President Harry Truman who signed 57 orders in his first 100 days. (more...)
- April 30, 2017
And after more than a year of listening to the candidate brag on the campaign trail about what a great job they're going to do, the public is rarely forgiving of a president learning on the job. By day 99, he had signed 29 executive orders, more than any President in the last 72 years, except President Harry Truman who signed 57 orders in his first 100 days. (more...)
FTSE 100 surges after France election result
- April 30, 2017
Kantor pointed out that Le Pen , who has temporarily stepped down as National Front leader, recently "made comments against the historic record of the Holocaust, which makes her no less risky than her Holocaust-denying father who she has tried to hide". (more...)
- April 30, 2017
Kantor pointed out that Le Pen , who has temporarily stepped down as National Front leader, recently "made comments against the historic record of the Holocaust, which makes her no less risky than her Holocaust-denying father who she has tried to hide". (more...)
Pope Francis Calls for Humility and Togetherness in Surprise TED Talk
- April 30, 2017
During the 18-minute video, which was translated to English from Italian, the Pope decried what he called a "culture of waste" that extended beyond food and goods, to cast vulnerable people aside. However, the Pope went on to add that despite the "darkness of today's conflicts", people had the capability to react against evil and that each and every individual could "become a bright candle". (more...)
- April 30, 2017
During the 18-minute video, which was translated to English from Italian, the Pope decried what he called a "culture of waste" that extended beyond food and goods, to cast vulnerable people aside. However, the Pope went on to add that despite the "darkness of today's conflicts", people had the capability to react against evil and that each and every individual could "become a bright candle". (more...)
OPS camp stands tough in merger talks with Edappadi group
- April 30, 2017
When those ministers who vehemently supported Sasikala and TTV Dinakaran are now vociferously speaking against them, plainly signify that the political drama is being scripted elsewhere. Former CM O Panneerselvam's faction issues fresh demands even as EPS and co remain non-committal over seeking Sasikala and Dhinakaran's resignation. (more...)
- April 30, 2017
When those ministers who vehemently supported Sasikala and TTV Dinakaran are now vociferously speaking against them, plainly signify that the political drama is being scripted elsewhere. Former CM O Panneerselvam's faction issues fresh demands even as EPS and co remain non-committal over seeking Sasikala and Dhinakaran's resignation. (more...)
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