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Merkel welcomes 'a lot of material' from Macron for EU reform debate
- September 28, 2017
Mr Macron proposed an EU-wide tax on financial transactions - reigniting a long-running debate on expanding a levy already in place in France and Britain . He suggested the creation of a European intelligence academy to better fight against terrorism, and a joint civil protection force. Mr Macron said he was looking for France and Germany to take the lead in setting the agenda for a new stronger Europe despite Angela Merkel emerging from national elections at the weekend with a ... (more...)
- September 28, 2017
Mr Macron proposed an EU-wide tax on financial transactions - reigniting a long-running debate on expanding a levy already in place in France and Britain . He suggested the creation of a European intelligence academy to better fight against terrorism, and a joint civil protection force. Mr Macron said he was looking for France and Germany to take the lead in setting the agenda for a new stronger Europe despite Angela Merkel emerging from national elections at the weekend with a ... (more...)
Venezuela slams new USA travel ban as 'psychological terrorism'
- September 28, 2017
Trump had threatened to "totally destroy" North Korea if forced to defend the USA or its allies. "The Venezuelan people are starving and their country is collapsing", Trump told the United Nations General Assembly last week. In August, US officials slapped sanctions on Venezuela after a July 30 vote that allowed Maduro to replace the opposition-dominated National Assembly with a new 545-member Constituent Assembly filled with his supporters. (more...)
- September 28, 2017
Trump had threatened to "totally destroy" North Korea if forced to defend the USA or its allies. "The Venezuelan people are starving and their country is collapsing", Trump told the United Nations General Assembly last week. In August, US officials slapped sanctions on Venezuela after a July 30 vote that allowed Maduro to replace the opposition-dominated National Assembly with a new 545-member Constituent Assembly filled with his supporters. (more...)
Former Broncos' coach Robert "Red" Miller has died
- September 28, 2017
Before Miller arrived in Denver, the team had never been to the playoffs. Despite all their success in 1977, the Broncos would ultimately fall short in their quest to win the franchise's first National Football League title, losing Super Bowl XII 27-10 to Tom Landry's Dallas Cowboys . (more...)
- September 28, 2017
Before Miller arrived in Denver, the team had never been to the playoffs. Despite all their success in 1977, the Broncos would ultimately fall short in their quest to win the franchise's first National Football League title, losing Super Bowl XII 27-10 to Tom Landry's Dallas Cowboys . (more...)
Barcelona edge past Sporting Lisbon through own goal
- September 28, 2017
It took just four minutes of the second half for Barca to take the lead when Suarez headed on a Messi free-kick into the area and the ball bounced into the net off the chest of Sporting defender and the latter's Uruguay global team-mate Coates. (more...)
- September 28, 2017
It took just four minutes of the second half for Barca to take the lead when Suarez headed on a Messi free-kick into the area and the ball bounced into the net off the chest of Sporting defender and the latter's Uruguay global team-mate Coates. (more...)
Appeals court: Singapore blogger should be granted United States asylum
- September 28, 2017
He had been locked up in several detention centres since his arrival in Chicago last December, while U.S. authorities considered his request for political asylum. Asked if he planned to study, he said: "Hell, no". Some people admire him for daring to speak out against government policies, while others have faulted him for criticising Singapore's late founding father Lee Kuan Yew, who has been credited with Singapore's economic success despite his authoritarianism. (more...)
- September 28, 2017
He had been locked up in several detention centres since his arrival in Chicago last December, while U.S. authorities considered his request for political asylum. Asked if he planned to study, he said: "Hell, no". Some people admire him for daring to speak out against government policies, while others have faulted him for criticising Singapore's late founding father Lee Kuan Yew, who has been credited with Singapore's economic success despite his authoritarianism. (more...)
Midlothian MSP helps charity prepare for coffee morning
- September 28, 2017
COFFEE is brewing and cake stands are mounted as a popular charity event is set to return this week. Ahead of the event Claire Jarvis, sales director for Redrow Homes (Lancashire), says: "The World's Biggest Coffee Morning is Macmillan's biggest fundraising event for people facing cancer". (more...)
- September 28, 2017
COFFEE is brewing and cake stands are mounted as a popular charity event is set to return this week. Ahead of the event Claire Jarvis, sales director for Redrow Homes (Lancashire), says: "The World's Biggest Coffee Morning is Macmillan's biggest fundraising event for people facing cancer". (more...)
Gujarat Government big announcement on reservation before elections
- September 28, 2017
The deputy chief minister said that the new Commission was being set up for all the communities seeking to petition their demands before the government. The sources said Rahul had visited both temples and mosques during yatras ahead of the Uttar Pradesh elections to project the secular image of the Congress. (more...)
- September 28, 2017
The deputy chief minister said that the new Commission was being set up for all the communities seeking to petition their demands before the government. The sources said Rahul had visited both temples and mosques during yatras ahead of the Uttar Pradesh elections to project the secular image of the Congress. (more...)
European Commission proposes resettling 50 000 refugees
- September 28, 2017
The EU's previous resettlement scheme, adopted in July 2015, has resettled some 23,000 refugees among EU member states. The focus should be on people in North Africa and the Horn of Africa, the commission said, mentioning Libya, Egypt , Niger, Sudan, Chad and Ethiopia. (more...)
- September 28, 2017
The EU's previous resettlement scheme, adopted in July 2015, has resettled some 23,000 refugees among EU member states. The focus should be on people in North Africa and the Horn of Africa, the commission said, mentioning Libya, Egypt , Niger, Sudan, Chad and Ethiopia. (more...)
Four arrested after transgender teenager has eyes gouged out and genitals stabbed
- September 28, 2017
Three others, including Andrew Vrba , 18, Isis Schauer , 18, and 24-year-old Briana Calderas , were earlier charged with first-degree murder and other counts. I. oh, God. I. Both Sheriff James Sigman and prosecutor Parke Stevens Jr. insist the crime was not motivated by Steinfeld's gender identity . Mic reports Steinfeld's Facebook page was filled with messages from mourners: "Rest in Peace, Ally". (more...)
- September 28, 2017
Three others, including Andrew Vrba , 18, Isis Schauer , 18, and 24-year-old Briana Calderas , were earlier charged with first-degree murder and other counts. I. oh, God. I. Both Sheriff James Sigman and prosecutor Parke Stevens Jr. insist the crime was not motivated by Steinfeld's gender identity . Mic reports Steinfeld's Facebook page was filled with messages from mourners: "Rest in Peace, Ally". (more...)
Venezuela slams new United States travel ban as 'psychological terrorism'
- September 28, 2017
Trump had threatened to "totally destroy" North Korea if forced to defend the USA or its allies. "The Venezuelan people are starving and their country is collapsing", Trump told the United Nations General Assembly last week. The addition of new countries to the extended USA travel ban , including Venezuela, is an act of "political and psychological terrorism", the Venezuelan Foreign Ministry said in a statement. (more...)
- September 28, 2017
Trump had threatened to "totally destroy" North Korea if forced to defend the USA or its allies. "The Venezuelan people are starving and their country is collapsing", Trump told the United Nations General Assembly last week. The addition of new countries to the extended USA travel ban , including Venezuela, is an act of "political and psychological terrorism", the Venezuelan Foreign Ministry said in a statement. (more...)
Thad Cochran: 'I'm not hospitalized' following urological issue
- September 28, 2017
A Republican senator tweeted Wednesday that he is not in the hospital, after President Donald Trump repeatedly cited his supposed hospitalization as a reason Republicans did not have enough votes to pass healthcare legislation in the Senate . (more...)
- September 28, 2017
A Republican senator tweeted Wednesday that he is not in the hospital, after President Donald Trump repeatedly cited his supposed hospitalization as a reason Republicans did not have enough votes to pass healthcare legislation in the Senate . (more...)
Young Thug Arrested For Felony Marijuana Possession
- September 28, 2017
Brookhaven Police said they found narcotics, liquid codeine, two firearms, and a large amount of cash in the vehicle. Young Thug saw no charges in the case as there was a lack of evidence against him. The rep confirmed that the rapper - real name: Jeffrey Lamar Williams - is facing felony charges although he was unable to provide further details at press time. (more...)
- September 28, 2017
Brookhaven Police said they found narcotics, liquid codeine, two firearms, and a large amount of cash in the vehicle. Young Thug saw no charges in the case as there was a lack of evidence against him. The rep confirmed that the rapper - real name: Jeffrey Lamar Williams - is facing felony charges although he was unable to provide further details at press time. (more...)
Trump misfired on tweet about Iranian missile launch
- September 28, 2017
Iran just test-fired a Ballistic Missile capable of reaching Israel.They are also working with North Korea.Not much of an agreement we have! Israel also responded to Iran's claim of a missile test as if it was genuine. "Iran tests missile despite Trump pressure", the BBC reported, for example, adding analysis that Trump's rhetoric against Iran and North Korea had pushed ostensibly moderate Iranian President Hassan Rouhani "into a corner with the hardliners" and prodded him to authorize the ... (more...)
- September 28, 2017
Iran just test-fired a Ballistic Missile capable of reaching Israel.They are also working with North Korea.Not much of an agreement we have! Israel also responded to Iran's claim of a missile test as if it was genuine. "Iran tests missile despite Trump pressure", the BBC reported, for example, adding analysis that Trump's rhetoric against Iran and North Korea had pushed ostensibly moderate Iranian President Hassan Rouhani "into a corner with the hardliners" and prodded him to authorize the ... (more...)
Kushner's New York Voter Registration Is 'Female'
- September 27, 2017
The apparent clerical mistake is ironic in that Republicans have pointed to similar discrepancies as being signs of a nefarious and widespread voter fraud effort. This has added to suspicions surrounding the Trump campaign's possible collusion with Russian Federation in interfering with the election. The 36-year-old real estate developer has been tasked with reforming the government and moderating a peace plan in the Middle East. (more...)
- September 27, 2017
The apparent clerical mistake is ironic in that Republicans have pointed to similar discrepancies as being signs of a nefarious and widespread voter fraud effort. This has added to suspicions surrounding the Trump campaign's possible collusion with Russian Federation in interfering with the election. The 36-year-old real estate developer has been tasked with reforming the government and moderating a peace plan in the Middle East. (more...)
Husband charged with killing elementary school teacher
- September 27, 2017
The couple had a 1-year-old daughter. A neighbor who encountered MacCormack Saturday says he "was shaking, crying, saying, 'What am I going to do without her?" Vanessa MacCormack's sister Angela Masucci described her sister, who taught second grade in Lynn, as "the true definition of a family-oriented person" and an incredible mother to her young daughter. (more...)
- September 27, 2017
The couple had a 1-year-old daughter. A neighbor who encountered MacCormack Saturday says he "was shaking, crying, saying, 'What am I going to do without her?" Vanessa MacCormack's sister Angela Masucci described her sister, who taught second grade in Lynn, as "the true definition of a family-oriented person" and an incredible mother to her young daughter. (more...)
Pugh Expresses Support For Ravens' Anthem Protests
- September 27, 2017
Ray Lewis was at the game, and dropped down onto two knees while locking arms with a pair of Ravens players. He became the organization's emotional leader and played a key role in helping the team win two Super Bowl titles during his tenure. (more...)
- September 27, 2017
Ray Lewis was at the game, and dropped down onto two knees while locking arms with a pair of Ravens players. He became the organization's emotional leader and played a key role in helping the team win two Super Bowl titles during his tenure. (more...)
What Happened…Ryan Tubridy interviews Hillary Clinton on this week's Late Late Show
- September 27, 2017
In an interview with Late Late Show host Ryan Tubridy in NY, the Democratic nominee spoke about her concerns about President Donald Trump, interference in the election she lost, and about the Clintons' links to Ireland. All of these things and many more are swept under the rug of email scandals, the influence of Bill Clinton, or under an untouchable leftist worship warranted by 'at least she wasn't Donald Trump'. (more...)
- September 27, 2017
In an interview with Late Late Show host Ryan Tubridy in NY, the Democratic nominee spoke about her concerns about President Donald Trump, interference in the election she lost, and about the Clintons' links to Ireland. All of these things and many more are swept under the rug of email scandals, the influence of Bill Clinton, or under an untouchable leftist worship warranted by 'at least she wasn't Donald Trump'. (more...)
Donnelly Statement on President Trump's Visit to Indiana - Senator Joe Donnelly
- September 27, 2017
Indiana Democratic Party Chairman John Zody said Pence's "historic" income tax cut for Hoosier families totaled about $50 for the average household a year ago. Pence have been trying to convince to vote for the president's tax reform plan, will be traveling with Trump, and will attend. But he said he is glad Trump is coming to IN to share his plan. (more...)
- September 27, 2017
Indiana Democratic Party Chairman John Zody said Pence's "historic" income tax cut for Hoosier families totaled about $50 for the average household a year ago. Pence have been trying to convince to vote for the president's tax reform plan, will be traveling with Trump, and will attend. But he said he is glad Trump is coming to IN to share his plan. (more...)
Trump won't waive Puerto Rico shipping restrictions to appease 'the shipping industry'
- September 27, 2017
Under the Act, for a ship to be allowed cabotage, or transportation of goods and people between two harbors in the same country, it has to satisfy all three of these conditions: be U.S. Lapan wrote. In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma, both Texas and Florida had the Jones Act temporarily lifted, something typically done after a request, in the interest of national security. (more...)
- September 27, 2017
Under the Act, for a ship to be allowed cabotage, or transportation of goods and people between two harbors in the same country, it has to satisfy all three of these conditions: be U.S. Lapan wrote. In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma, both Texas and Florida had the Jones Act temporarily lifted, something typically done after a request, in the interest of national security. (more...)
Various tourism sectors in India have potential for growth, says President Kovind
- September 27, 2017
The President said that a rise in tourist activities in the country could help in the generation of permanent jobs and eliminating poverty. Kovind also called upon leaders of travel and tourism industry to share their vision and innovative ideas on tourism. (more...)
- September 27, 2017
The President said that a rise in tourist activities in the country could help in the generation of permanent jobs and eliminating poverty. Kovind also called upon leaders of travel and tourism industry to share their vision and innovative ideas on tourism. (more...)
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