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Xi Jinping to Trump: There have been 'positive changes' on Korean peninsula
- January 17, 2018
If Trump said "I", he was claiming to be on good terms with the unstable leader he famously termed " Little Rocket Man ". Kim has responded by calling the USA president a "mentally deranged U.S. But Sunday he added another twist, saying Democrats just want to stymie his Defense Department increases. "I'm not saying I have or haven't", Trump said. (more...)
- January 17, 2018
If Trump said "I", he was claiming to be on good terms with the unstable leader he famously termed " Little Rocket Man ". Kim has responded by calling the USA president a "mentally deranged U.S. But Sunday he added another twist, saying Democrats just want to stymie his Defense Department increases. "I'm not saying I have or haven't", Trump said. (more...)
Matt Damon apologises for sexual misconduct comments
- January 17, 2018
In fact, his mouth has been at the root of so many scandals a term has been invented for it: "Damonsplaining". Both men denied the reports, with Matt insisting he only agreed to vouch for the professionalism of Fabrizio Lombardo - the head of the Italian office of Weinstein's former production company Miramax - in a brief phone call to the reporter, Sharon Waxman , and had no idea the article centered on Weinstein's alleged sexual misconduct and of claims suggesting ... (more...)
- January 17, 2018
In fact, his mouth has been at the root of so many scandals a term has been invented for it: "Damonsplaining". Both men denied the reports, with Matt insisting he only agreed to vouch for the professionalism of Fabrizio Lombardo - the head of the Italian office of Weinstein's former production company Miramax - in a brief phone call to the reporter, Sharon Waxman , and had no idea the article centered on Weinstein's alleged sexual misconduct and of claims suggesting ... (more...)
Minister Rana Gurjit Singh, alleged accused in Punjab sand mine scam, resigns
- January 17, 2018
While the government had defended its decision to appoint the retired official to the Chief Minister's Office, the petitioner's counsel had said it is against the constitutional scheme and norms. He was facing allegations of corruption from opposition parties for securing mining contracts worth crores of rupees using his staff as proxies. The minister maintained that he had no role to play in the sand mine auctions and the charges levelled against him by the Opposition smacked of "political ... (more...)
- January 17, 2018
While the government had defended its decision to appoint the retired official to the Chief Minister's Office, the petitioner's counsel had said it is against the constitutional scheme and norms. He was facing allegations of corruption from opposition parties for securing mining contracts worth crores of rupees using his staff as proxies. The minister maintained that he had no role to play in the sand mine auctions and the charges levelled against him by the Opposition smacked of "political ... (more...)
Over 20 deals signed during Kazakh president's visit to US
- January 17, 2018
Nazarbayev's official visit to the United States began on Tuesday and will last through Thursday. It is noted that Nazarbayev-Trump meeting became the beginning of a new chapter in the countries' relations and has already led to a number of important results. (more...)
- January 17, 2018
Nazarbayev's official visit to the United States began on Tuesday and will last through Thursday. It is noted that Nazarbayev-Trump meeting became the beginning of a new chapter in the countries' relations and has already led to a number of important results. (more...)
Australia to take on Canada in the WTO
- January 17, 2018
This meant imported wine was sold in a separate section and cash register at a grocery store, unlike local varieties which retail openly on shop shelves. "These are unrelated events", the Minister said. "I'm not going to stand by and see Aussie exporters jeopardised". "Canada is Australia's fourth most valuable export market at around $190m and remains a very important destination for Australian wine", Battaglene said. (more...)
- January 17, 2018
This meant imported wine was sold in a separate section and cash register at a grocery store, unlike local varieties which retail openly on shop shelves. "These are unrelated events", the Minister said. "I'm not going to stand by and see Aussie exporters jeopardised". "Canada is Australia's fourth most valuable export market at around $190m and remains a very important destination for Australian wine", Battaglene said. (more...)
Britain to get Bayeux Tapestry
- January 17, 2018
An agreement is expected this week but it is unlikely to be moved for about five years and there is no word on where exactly in the United Kingdom it would be displayed. The paper said the director of the Bayeux Museum in Normandy - where the tapestry is now based - confirmed preparations were under way for the embroidery to be re-located, but said tests would need to be carried out to make sure it could be moved without being damaged. (more...)
- January 17, 2018
An agreement is expected this week but it is unlikely to be moved for about five years and there is no word on where exactly in the United Kingdom it would be displayed. The paper said the director of the Bayeux Museum in Normandy - where the tapestry is now based - confirmed preparations were under way for the embroidery to be re-located, but said tests would need to be carried out to make sure it could be moved without being damaged. (more...)
Most foreign terrorists in U.S. born overseas: gov't report
- January 17, 2018
The report was drawn up to comply with an executive order that Mr. Trump issued in March to ban foreigners from six Muslim-majority countries from entering the United States. The Intercept noted that the size of the data set - 549 individuals, 254 of which were non-citizens and 148 naturalized citizens - was not explained in the report. (more...)
- January 17, 2018
The report was drawn up to comply with an executive order that Mr. Trump issued in March to ban foreigners from six Muslim-majority countries from entering the United States. The Intercept noted that the size of the data set - 549 individuals, 254 of which were non-citizens and 148 naturalized citizens - was not explained in the report. (more...)
CNN's Acosta says White House staff sought to drown out his questions
- January 17, 2018
Acosta later took to Twitter to claim White House staffers obstructed him from asking questions at a meeting in the Roosevelt Room. Acosta was seemingly not happy with the response and attempted to push the President further, calling out: "Just Caucasian or white countries, sir?" "I have never encountered that before". (more...)
- January 17, 2018
Acosta later took to Twitter to claim White House staffers obstructed him from asking questions at a meeting in the Roosevelt Room. Acosta was seemingly not happy with the response and attempted to push the President further, calling out: "Just Caucasian or white countries, sir?" "I have never encountered that before". (more...)
Gov. Mark Dayton wants $1.5B for Minnesota infrastructure projects
- January 17, 2018
His proposal also would fund iconic local projects like $4 million in renovations to Duluth's Glensheen Mansion and $13 million to fix the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis. Over one-fourth of the bonding in Dayton's plan - 430 million dollars - would go to fix existing buildings at the U-of-M and state colleges and universities. (more...)
- January 17, 2018
His proposal also would fund iconic local projects like $4 million in renovations to Duluth's Glensheen Mansion and $13 million to fix the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis. Over one-fourth of the bonding in Dayton's plan - 430 million dollars - would go to fix existing buildings at the U-of-M and state colleges and universities. (more...)
Trump Insists He's The 'Least Racist Person'
- January 17, 2018
The president uttered this remark in between rounds of golf as he arrived for dinner at his Florida golf club with House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy . Rand Paul (R-Ky.) characterized the backlash as "unfair" to Trump and said that no one should "draw conclusions that he [ Trump ] didn't intend". (more...)
- January 17, 2018
The president uttered this remark in between rounds of golf as he arrived for dinner at his Florida golf club with House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy . Rand Paul (R-Ky.) characterized the backlash as "unfair" to Trump and said that no one should "draw conclusions that he [ Trump ] didn't intend". (more...)
Shutdown chances grow as 'dreamer' deal remains elusive
- January 17, 2018
That means incumbent Democrats in need independent and moderate Republican voters wary of the party line on DACA . Democrats, for their part, are loathe to support a spending bill that doesn't include a legislative fix to help the so-called Dreamers - the almost 800,000 undocumented immigrants who were brought to the United States as children. (more...)
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- January 17, 2018
That means incumbent Democrats in need independent and moderate Republican voters wary of the party line on DACA . Democrats, for their part, are loathe to support a spending bill that doesn't include a legislative fix to help the so-called Dreamers - the almost 800,000 undocumented immigrants who were brought to the United States as children. (more...)
Norwich midfielder Lewis preaches positivity ahead of Chelsea clash
- January 17, 2018
Inevitably, Conte was asked about Alexis Sanchez, with newspaper reports earlier in the week suggesting he was courting the Arsenal striker in the search for a goal-scorer. With him we are trying to find the best way. "He's shown me he is ready to play with the right concentration and be ready physically and tactically to play at this level". (more...)
- January 17, 2018
Inevitably, Conte was asked about Alexis Sanchez, with newspaper reports earlier in the week suggesting he was courting the Arsenal striker in the search for a goal-scorer. With him we are trying to find the best way. "He's shown me he is ready to play with the right concentration and be ready physically and tactically to play at this level". (more...)
Pro-separatist Catalan parties back ex-leader Carles Puigdemont for President
- January 17, 2018
Mariano Rajoy said any new regional president had to be "physically present" to take office as the local parliament in Barcelona reconvenes tomorrow. "I think that an initiative to proceed with Puigdemont's candidacy for the presidency goes against the rules of the Catalan parliament". If that is allowed, he could then officially take office from Belgium and try to govern the region remotely. (more...)
- January 17, 2018
Mariano Rajoy said any new regional president had to be "physically present" to take office as the local parliament in Barcelona reconvenes tomorrow. "I think that an initiative to proceed with Puigdemont's candidacy for the presidency goes against the rules of the Catalan parliament". If that is allowed, he could then officially take office from Belgium and try to govern the region remotely. (more...)
Titans drop Mularkey...Colts ready to hire McDaniels
- January 17, 2018
WORST MESSAGE TO SEND YOUR TEAM: Trailing by 28 points early in the fourth quarter, Titans coach Mike Mularkey made a decision to punt on fourth-and-8 from the Tennessee 40-yard line. Indianapolis checked off both boxes, and the credit goes to Colts GM Chris Ballard. McDaniels should have been hired when the Titans originally hired Mularkey years ago. (more...)
- January 17, 2018
WORST MESSAGE TO SEND YOUR TEAM: Trailing by 28 points early in the fourth quarter, Titans coach Mike Mularkey made a decision to punt on fourth-and-8 from the Tennessee 40-yard line. Indianapolis checked off both boxes, and the credit goes to Colts GM Chris Ballard. McDaniels should have been hired when the Titans originally hired Mularkey years ago. (more...)
Nadal mows down Leonardo Mayer to reach third round
- January 17, 2018
Leonardo is a player with big potential - he hits the ball so strong. "I had to hit some great shots in the tie-break, he's a very unsafe opponent". Mayer, despite the three-set defeat, was applauded off court. In the opening set things went with serve until the fourth game when Nadal broke his opponents serve and went on to win the opener 6-4. (more...)
- January 17, 2018
Leonardo is a player with big potential - he hits the ball so strong. "I had to hit some great shots in the tie-break, he's a very unsafe opponent". Mayer, despite the three-set defeat, was applauded off court. In the opening set things went with serve until the fourth game when Nadal broke his opponents serve and went on to win the opener 6-4. (more...)
Mulgrew reacts to Gov. Cuomo's budget proposal
- January 17, 2018
His budget also freezes spending on transportation and aid to municipalities. John J. Flanagan, the Republican leader of the Senate, praised elements of Mr. Acquario said local governments have already been sharing services for years. California and New Jersey officials are considering similar proposals. "We don't need the State of NY to tell us to do that". (more...)
- January 17, 2018
His budget also freezes spending on transportation and aid to municipalities. John J. Flanagan, the Republican leader of the Senate, praised elements of Mr. Acquario said local governments have already been sharing services for years. California and New Jersey officials are considering similar proposals. "We don't need the State of NY to tell us to do that". (more...)
Rock singer, Dolores O'Riordan dies at 46
- January 17, 2018
The music icon was found dead in her hotel room in London on Monday, Jan. 15. "The death is not being treated as suspicious". Her body was found by workers at the Hilton on Park Lane at 9.05am that day. O'Riordan released a solo album, "Are You Listening", in 2007, and another, "No Baggage", in 2009. "She blazed a trail across the world with her unique voice and also her talents in songwriting and our thoughts are with her, her family, her friends and people of Limerick in particular". (more...)
- January 17, 2018
The music icon was found dead in her hotel room in London on Monday, Jan. 15. "The death is not being treated as suspicious". Her body was found by workers at the Hilton on Park Lane at 9.05am that day. O'Riordan released a solo album, "Are You Listening", in 2007, and another, "No Baggage", in 2009. "She blazed a trail across the world with her unique voice and also her talents in songwriting and our thoughts are with her, her family, her friends and people of Limerick in particular". (more...)
New Ant-Man and the Wasp Official Image Reveals New Suits
- January 17, 2018
This new image released by Disney shows Scott Lang (Rudd) and Hope van Dyne (Lilly) standing in a laboratory in their superhero shrinking suits, complete with helmets, eye goggles, and breathing masks. Also appearing are Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost, Walton Goggins as Sonny Burch, Randall Park as agent Jimmy Woo, Laurence Fishburne as Dr. Bill Foster, Judy Greer as Maggie Lang, Bobby Cannavale as Paxton, Michael Pena as Luis, David Dastmalchian as Kurt, and rapper T.I.as Dave. (more...)
- January 17, 2018
This new image released by Disney shows Scott Lang (Rudd) and Hope van Dyne (Lilly) standing in a laboratory in their superhero shrinking suits, complete with helmets, eye goggles, and breathing masks. Also appearing are Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost, Walton Goggins as Sonny Burch, Randall Park as agent Jimmy Woo, Laurence Fishburne as Dr. Bill Foster, Judy Greer as Maggie Lang, Bobby Cannavale as Paxton, Michael Pena as Luis, David Dastmalchian as Kurt, and rapper T.I.as Dave. (more...)
Attorney Generals push for updated banking laws for marijuana businesses
- January 17, 2018
Banks are now hindered by federal law from providing financial services to marijuana businesses, even in states where those businesses are regulated. The marijuana business group wants lawmakers to include language in an appropriations bill that would prohibit the Justice Department from spending money to thwart marijuana businesses in states where it is legal. (more...)
- January 17, 2018
Banks are now hindered by federal law from providing financial services to marijuana businesses, even in states where those businesses are regulated. The marijuana business group wants lawmakers to include language in an appropriations bill that would prohibit the Justice Department from spending money to thwart marijuana businesses in states where it is legal. (more...)
Lawsuit states scalpel left inside CT veteran for 4 years
- January 17, 2018
Glenford Turner, 61, of Bridgeport , Connecticut, only discovered the source of his discomfort when he went for an MRI at a clinic at the Veteran Affairs' Connecticut Healthcare System on the West Haven Campus, following a dizzy spell. (more...)
- January 17, 2018
Glenford Turner, 61, of Bridgeport , Connecticut, only discovered the source of his discomfort when he went for an MRI at a clinic at the Veteran Affairs' Connecticut Healthcare System on the West Haven Campus, following a dizzy spell. (more...)
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