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Don't sleepwalk into war over North Korea, warns United Nations boss
- December 16, 2017
Earlier, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Morgulov said that the pressure on North Korea has already reached the " red line ", with the country being at risk of " economic strangulation ". Trump calls on Saudis to "immediately" lift Yemen blockade Trump has yet to name ambassadors to key nations in Mideast Mattis, Tillerson warned Trump of security concerns in Israel embassy move MORE on Thursday, telling The Washington Post that President TrumpDonald John TrumpHouse Democrat slams ... (more...)
- December 16, 2017
Earlier, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Morgulov said that the pressure on North Korea has already reached the " red line ", with the country being at risk of " economic strangulation ". Trump calls on Saudis to "immediately" lift Yemen blockade Trump has yet to name ambassadors to key nations in Mideast Mattis, Tillerson warned Trump of security concerns in Israel embassy move MORE on Thursday, telling The Washington Post that President TrumpDonald John TrumpHouse Democrat slams ... (more...)
Pence Visit to Israel Delayed Over Tax Reform Vote
- December 16, 2017
Alyssa Farah, Pence's press secretary, said in a statement that Pence would stay in town to preside over a tax vote because "we are so close to passing pro-growth pro-jobs tax reform for hard working families". Pence will meet on Thursday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and deliver an address to the Knesset and later dine with Netanyahu. On Friday, Pence is set to visit the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial and visit President Reuven Rivlin in his Jerusalem residence. (more...)
- December 16, 2017
Alyssa Farah, Pence's press secretary, said in a statement that Pence would stay in town to preside over a tax vote because "we are so close to passing pro-growth pro-jobs tax reform for hard working families". Pence will meet on Thursday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and deliver an address to the Knesset and later dine with Netanyahu. On Friday, Pence is set to visit the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial and visit President Reuven Rivlin in his Jerusalem residence. (more...)
Real Christmas trees offer environmental benefits
- December 16, 2017
When a Christmas tree is cut, more than half its weight is water. Despite the diversity of the conifer species, Dr Lum pointed out that 34 per cent of them worldwide are threatened with extinction, according to a 2013 assessment by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, due to factors like deforestation and climate change.Other cultivated trees for the Christmas trade are in short supply, given that they take years to grow. (more...)
- December 16, 2017
When a Christmas tree is cut, more than half its weight is water. Despite the diversity of the conifer species, Dr Lum pointed out that 34 per cent of them worldwide are threatened with extinction, according to a 2013 assessment by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, due to factors like deforestation and climate change.Other cultivated trees for the Christmas trade are in short supply, given that they take years to grow. (more...)
Kharga Corps celebrates Vijay Diwas
- December 16, 2017
It was on this day in 1971, that a declaration of cease-fire was brought into force ending the Indo-Pak War and resulting in the birth of the sovereign country of Bangladesh . Lt Gen PM Bali, VSM, GOC Trishakti Corps, laid the wreath at the War Memorial to pay homage to the valiant soldiers of the Corps who made the sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. (more...)
- December 16, 2017
It was on this day in 1971, that a declaration of cease-fire was brought into force ending the Indo-Pak War and resulting in the birth of the sovereign country of Bangladesh . Lt Gen PM Bali, VSM, GOC Trishakti Corps, laid the wreath at the War Memorial to pay homage to the valiant soldiers of the Corps who made the sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. (more...)
Modi pledges fast track development for Meghalaya through improved connectivity
- December 16, 2017
With this, Mizoram has become the third state in North East Region to have surplus power energy after Sikkim and Tripura. This is Narendra Modi's first visit to Mizoram after becoming the prime minister. "You don't have to send your grievances to Delhi (Central Government), as authorities from Delhi will come to you themselves". To avoid delay in policies around northeast, a northeast council had been constituted in 1972. (more...)
- December 16, 2017
With this, Mizoram has become the third state in North East Region to have surplus power energy after Sikkim and Tripura. This is Narendra Modi's first visit to Mizoram after becoming the prime minister. "You don't have to send your grievances to Delhi (Central Government), as authorities from Delhi will come to you themselves". To avoid delay in policies around northeast, a northeast council had been constituted in 1972. (more...)
PM Modi optimistic about productive Winter Session
- December 16, 2017
The chairman said this was not the issue of discussion as he had allowed discussion on problem caused by cyclone in Tamil Nadu. Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not address Opposition queries at the all-party meeting ahead of the Winter Session of Parliament, senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge charged on Friday. (more...)
- December 16, 2017
The chairman said this was not the issue of discussion as he had allowed discussion on problem caused by cyclone in Tamil Nadu. Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not address Opposition queries at the all-party meeting ahead of the Winter Session of Parliament, senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge charged on Friday. (more...)
Austria gets new right-wing coalition gov't
- December 16, 2017
The leaders of both parties, Sebastian Kurz and Heinz-Christian Strache who will serve as chancellor and vice-chancellor respectively, held a press conference shortly after 9:00 p.m. When the FPO last entered government in 2000, other European Union countries imposed short-lived sanctions on Austria in protest. "It was important to the president, and to me, that the new government have a pro-European orientation". (more...)
- December 16, 2017
The leaders of both parties, Sebastian Kurz and Heinz-Christian Strache who will serve as chancellor and vice-chancellor respectively, held a press conference shortly after 9:00 p.m. When the FPO last entered government in 2000, other European Union countries imposed short-lived sanctions on Austria in protest. "It was important to the president, and to me, that the new government have a pro-European orientation". (more...)
Merkel calls for European unity on issue of migrants
- December 16, 2017
In October, Tusk has made similar statements, saying that mandatory quotas "has no future", given the clear resistance of the "Visegrad group" - Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia. In 2015, the European Union introduced a scheme to relocate 160,000 refugees from overburdened frontline states Greece and Italy. "In my opinion, there can not be selective solidarity among European (Union) member states". (more...)
- December 16, 2017
In October, Tusk has made similar statements, saying that mandatory quotas "has no future", given the clear resistance of the "Visegrad group" - Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia. In 2015, the European Union introduced a scheme to relocate 160,000 refugees from overburdened frontline states Greece and Italy. "In my opinion, there can not be selective solidarity among European (Union) member states". (more...)
Don't bring Sunny Leone to Karnataka: Minister Ramaling Reddy
- December 16, 2017
We have recently updated with news that Karnataka government strictly prohibited Sunny Leone's NYE of 2018 which she is going to perform in Bengaluru claiming that she will harm the cultural society by her dance. The pro-Kannada group members took the matter to another level on Friday by burning Sunny's posters and threatened of committing "mass suicide" if the organisers went ahead with the event. (more...)
- December 16, 2017
We have recently updated with news that Karnataka government strictly prohibited Sunny Leone's NYE of 2018 which she is going to perform in Bengaluru claiming that she will harm the cultural society by her dance. The pro-Kannada group members took the matter to another level on Friday by burning Sunny's posters and threatened of committing "mass suicide" if the organisers went ahead with the event. (more...)
Climate Change: Berlin calls on finance sector to lead way
- December 16, 2017
Politicians from around the world attended the summit in Paris to discuss the issues relating to global warming . He's said he wants the terms of the agreement renegotiated, a notion Macron firmly dismissed on Monday in his interview with CBS News. (more...)
- December 16, 2017
Politicians from around the world attended the summit in Paris to discuss the issues relating to global warming . He's said he wants the terms of the agreement renegotiated, a notion Macron firmly dismissed on Monday in his interview with CBS News. (more...)
Can Charles Barkley Stop Roy Moore Getting Elected as Alabama Senator?
- December 16, 2017
Rice, now a political science professor at Stanford University, provided a statement to AL.com ahead of the election between Republican Roy Moore and Democrat Doug Jones . If Mr Moore prevails, it'd be a prize for the anti-establishment Steve Bannon faction of the Republican Party and an indication that, when it comes to a seat in the US Senate , ideology matters most for some. (more...)
- December 16, 2017
Rice, now a political science professor at Stanford University, provided a statement to AL.com ahead of the election between Republican Roy Moore and Democrat Doug Jones . If Mr Moore prevails, it'd be a prize for the anti-establishment Steve Bannon faction of the Republican Party and an indication that, when it comes to a seat in the US Senate , ideology matters most for some. (more...)
Israel levels airstrikes in Gaza Strip, response to rockets
- December 16, 2017
Israel is ready "for any scenario", Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman said yesterday in regards to a potential war on the Gaza Strip in response to the increase in demonstration following US President Donald Trump's declaration on Jerusalem last week. (more...)
- December 16, 2017
Israel is ready "for any scenario", Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman said yesterday in regards to a potential war on the Gaza Strip in response to the increase in demonstration following US President Donald Trump's declaration on Jerusalem last week. (more...)
Lt. Gov. Tina Smith Will Fill Sen. Franken's Seat
- December 16, 2017
Gov. Mark Dayton was expected to tap his longtime political ally to the seat, and has set a special election for next November. Franken announced last week that he will be stepping down from the Senate "in the coming weeks" after eight women came forward to accuse him of sexual misconduct, including groping and unwanted kisses. (more...)
- December 16, 2017
Gov. Mark Dayton was expected to tap his longtime political ally to the seat, and has set a special election for next November. Franken announced last week that he will be stepping down from the Senate "in the coming weeks" after eight women came forward to accuse him of sexual misconduct, including groping and unwanted kisses. (more...)
Govt raises customs duty on some electronic items including TV by 5%
- December 16, 2017
Customs duty on some other items like electric filament and discharge lamps was also tweaked. Newsletter has been successfully subscribed. The company has sought a range of incentives and tax relief from the government for it to expand its manufacturing in India, but government officials have said they are unlikely to make exemptions for Apple . (more...)
- December 16, 2017
Customs duty on some other items like electric filament and discharge lamps was also tweaked. Newsletter has been successfully subscribed. The company has sought a range of incentives and tax relief from the government for it to expand its manufacturing in India, but government officials have said they are unlikely to make exemptions for Apple . (more...)
Twitter reacts to Brandon Williams' scary head injury
- December 16, 2017
Siemian, who had completed 5 of 9 with an interception, left the field without assistance before being driven into the locker room. Osweiler entered in the second quarter after Siemian left with a shoulder injury. Hilton finished with just 41 yards on his five catches, none of which went for more than 13 yards against a game Denver secondary. Broncos: Play their road finale December 24 at Washington. (more...)
- December 16, 2017
Siemian, who had completed 5 of 9 with an interception, left the field without assistance before being driven into the locker room. Osweiler entered in the second quarter after Siemian left with a shoulder injury. Hilton finished with just 41 yards on his five catches, none of which went for more than 13 yards against a game Denver secondary. Broncos: Play their road finale December 24 at Washington. (more...)
Man bitten by sea lion says animal trailed him
- December 16, 2017
Both swimmers were in the San Francisco Aquatic Park Cove area, Lynn Cullivan of the San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park told The Sacramento Bee. He was taken to Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, where he is listed in good condition. He has a nickel sized hole of exposed muscle on his arm. (more...)
- December 16, 2017
Both swimmers were in the San Francisco Aquatic Park Cove area, Lynn Cullivan of the San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park told The Sacramento Bee. He was taken to Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, where he is listed in good condition. He has a nickel sized hole of exposed muscle on his arm. (more...)
Israeli infiltrators launch surprise attack on Palestinian rally (VIDEO, PHOTOS)
- December 16, 2017
Turkey is starting initiatives at the United Nations to annul a decision by the United States to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday. Friday's deaths bring to eight the number of Palestinians killed in an escalation of violence with Israel since Mr Trump's declaration on 6 December. (more...)
- December 16, 2017
Turkey is starting initiatives at the United Nations to annul a decision by the United States to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday. Friday's deaths bring to eight the number of Palestinians killed in an escalation of violence with Israel since Mr Trump's declaration on 6 December. (more...)
Americans see more jingle, less Jesus in Christmas celebrations
- December 16, 2017
President Trump's demand that Americans all say "Merry Christmas", which drew cheers at his rallies, now draws shrugs from most US adults: 52 percent say it doesn't matter how they are greeted in stores and businesses, and 32 percent say they prefer to hear "Merry Christmas". (more...)
- December 16, 2017
President Trump's demand that Americans all say "Merry Christmas", which drew cheers at his rallies, now draws shrugs from most US adults: 52 percent say it doesn't matter how they are greeted in stores and businesses, and 32 percent say they prefer to hear "Merry Christmas". (more...)
Turkey, Lebanon eye embassies to Palestine in East Jerusalem
- December 16, 2017
The Council of the League of Arab States, at the level of Arab foreign ministers, declared opposition to Trump's decision and considered it not only invalid, but also a serious breach of worldwide law. "And once they review the president's remarks clearly, they will realize that nothing has changed in terms of being able to reach an historic peace agreement", he said. (more...)
- December 16, 2017
The Council of the League of Arab States, at the level of Arab foreign ministers, declared opposition to Trump's decision and considered it not only invalid, but also a serious breach of worldwide law. "And once they review the president's remarks clearly, they will realize that nothing has changed in terms of being able to reach an historic peace agreement", he said. (more...)
Russell Simmons Accused of Sexual Assault in South Florida
- December 16, 2017
On Wednesday, The New York Times published a story in which three woman accused Simmons of raping them. "Today, I begin to properly defend myself". She reluctantly waited for the auto in Simmons' apartment where he made sexual advances that Dixon said she turned down. After the alleged encounter, Cutrone said she ran out of the apartment and called a cab. (more...)
- December 16, 2017
On Wednesday, The New York Times published a story in which three woman accused Simmons of raping them. "Today, I begin to properly defend myself". She reluctantly waited for the auto in Simmons' apartment where he made sexual advances that Dixon said she turned down. After the alleged encounter, Cutrone said she ran out of the apartment and called a cab. (more...)
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