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Hell's Kitchen Features Brave Gymnast Jordyn Wieber After Nassar Testimony
- January 21, 2018
Raisman, who won three gold medals for the US women's gymnastics team in 2012 and 2016, appeared in Ingram County Circuit Court yesterday alongside her 2012 teammate Jordyn Wieber . "I think a little humanity being shown by Judge Aquilina is going a long way". Nassar should have been locked up long ago, she said, and questioned how he slept at night considering the USAG and USOC both put him on their advisory board and committees to come up with policies to protect athletes from abuse ... (more...)
- January 21, 2018
Raisman, who won three gold medals for the US women's gymnastics team in 2012 and 2016, appeared in Ingram County Circuit Court yesterday alongside her 2012 teammate Jordyn Wieber . "I think a little humanity being shown by Judge Aquilina is going a long way". Nassar should have been locked up long ago, she said, and questioned how he slept at night considering the USAG and USOC both put him on their advisory board and committees to come up with policies to protect athletes from abuse ... (more...)
Turkish troops shell Afrin to oust US-backed Kurdish militia
- January 21, 2018
Also on Saturday, Syrian government forces and supporting militias attacked a rebel-held air base deep inside what was once opposition territory in northwest Syria . The United States has not sufficiently addressed Turkish concerns over a Washington-led plan to establish a Kurdish-led border security force in Syria, Ankara said on Thursday, according to Agence France-Presse . (more...)
- January 21, 2018
Also on Saturday, Syrian government forces and supporting militias attacked a rebel-held air base deep inside what was once opposition territory in northwest Syria . The United States has not sufficiently addressed Turkish concerns over a Washington-led plan to establish a Kurdish-led border security force in Syria, Ankara said on Thursday, according to Agence France-Presse . (more...)
Syria Is Now Mr. Trump's War
- January 21, 2018
The situation resembles the final scene of Quentin Tarantino's "Reservoir Dogs", in which each member of a gang points his pistol at another member of the gang, and, inevitably, everyone gets shot. Remarkable: A USA -created border army is going to occupy and control long stretches of Syria's borders with Turkey and Iraq, over Syria's objections. (more...)
- January 21, 2018
The situation resembles the final scene of Quentin Tarantino's "Reservoir Dogs", in which each member of a gang points his pistol at another member of the gang, and, inevitably, everyone gets shot. Remarkable: A USA -created border army is going to occupy and control long stretches of Syria's borders with Turkey and Iraq, over Syria's objections. (more...)
CPI(M) central committee meet begins to finalise political
- January 21, 2018
The CPI-M central committee meeting is now underway in Kolkata, and the single point of discussion now is should they engage in any tie up with the Congress. While Yechury and some leaders are of the opinion that the party must work out appropriate electoral tactics with the Congress, without entering into any alliance or front, to ensure the defeat of the BJP, the faction led by Karat stands firmly against any kind of political understanding with the Congress even though the primary ... (more...)
- January 21, 2018
The CPI-M central committee meeting is now underway in Kolkata, and the single point of discussion now is should they engage in any tie up with the Congress. While Yechury and some leaders are of the opinion that the party must work out appropriate electoral tactics with the Congress, without entering into any alliance or front, to ensure the defeat of the BJP, the faction led by Karat stands firmly against any kind of political understanding with the Congress even though the primary ... (more...)
One year later, Women's March returns
- January 21, 2018
Marches are slated to take place in hundreds of cities both in the USA and beyond on Saturday. The spotlight has definitely been trained to the women's rights revolution in this past year, and for good reason. Marchers gathered across the country and around the world hours after much of the United Statesfederal government shut down after members of Congress failed to reach an agreement on a spending measure, casting uncertainty over much of the nation. (more...)
- January 21, 2018
Marches are slated to take place in hundreds of cities both in the USA and beyond on Saturday. The spotlight has definitely been trained to the women's rights revolution in this past year, and for good reason. Marchers gathered across the country and around the world hours after much of the United Statesfederal government shut down after members of Congress failed to reach an agreement on a spending measure, casting uncertainty over much of the nation. (more...)
Assistant police chief told a recruit to shoot Black people
- January 21, 2018
Shaw had previously worked for 20 years as a Louisville police officer. Shaw, instructing the recruit how to handle parents of a juvenile caught smoking pot, suggested performing sexual acts on the parents. LMPD Chief Steve Conrad said in a statement released to WLKY that he is "disgusted by the shocking and appalling statements" from Shaw. So far, 24 cases in which Shaw was the sole witness have been dismissed, and the recruit Shaw sent most of those messages to dropped out of ... (more...)
- January 21, 2018
Shaw had previously worked for 20 years as a Louisville police officer. Shaw, instructing the recruit how to handle parents of a juvenile caught smoking pot, suggested performing sexual acts on the parents. LMPD Chief Steve Conrad said in a statement released to WLKY that he is "disgusted by the shocking and appalling statements" from Shaw. So far, 24 cases in which Shaw was the sole witness have been dismissed, and the recruit Shaw sent most of those messages to dropped out of ... (more...)
Australia ask England to bat in third ODI
- January 21, 2018
Australia will welcome back Josh Hazlewood (illness), Pat Cummins (rested), and legspinner Adam Zampa (dropped) after they all missed Friday's loss to England at the Gabba. The man who has carried Australia's Test fortunes has been unable to do the same in the one-day global arena. "We want to change it up", he said. (more...)
- January 21, 2018
Australia will welcome back Josh Hazlewood (illness), Pat Cummins (rested), and legspinner Adam Zampa (dropped) after they all missed Friday's loss to England at the Gabba. The man who has carried Australia's Test fortunes has been unable to do the same in the one-day global arena. "We want to change it up", he said. (more...)
United States oil output is booming and seen outpacing Saudis, Russia
- January 21, 2018
Brent crude futures LCOc1 were trading 69 cents as below as $68.53 a barrel at 11:22 a.m. EST (1622 GMT). It is for more than 35 years that the natural gas of country is exported to other countries via pipelines connected to Pakistan and India, so that it can be said that designing a strong and influential diplomacy in gas exports is considered as one of the most important priorities in the field of country's energy diplomacy. (more...)
- January 21, 2018
Brent crude futures LCOc1 were trading 69 cents as below as $68.53 a barrel at 11:22 a.m. EST (1622 GMT). It is for more than 35 years that the natural gas of country is exported to other countries via pipelines connected to Pakistan and India, so that it can be said that designing a strong and influential diplomacy in gas exports is considered as one of the most important priorities in the field of country's energy diplomacy. (more...)
Pope defends Chilean bishop from accusations of covering up sexual abuse
- January 21, 2018
While the Argentine pontiff, Latin America's first pope, has condemned corruption on past trips, it is rare for him to mention it alongside a leader, particularly one who has been tainted by scandal like Kuczynski. A Chilean judge also noted that while she had to drop criminal charges against Karadima because too much time had passed, there was no lack of proof that he was guilty. (more...)
- January 21, 2018
While the Argentine pontiff, Latin America's first pope, has condemned corruption on past trips, it is rare for him to mention it alongside a leader, particularly one who has been tainted by scandal like Kuczynski. A Chilean judge also noted that while she had to drop criminal charges against Karadima because too much time had passed, there was no lack of proof that he was guilty. (more...)
North & South Korea agree to participate in Winter Olympic
- January 21, 2018
Earlier this month, the two Koreas held their first official talks in more than two years, where the North showed interest in sending a delegation of athletes and high-ranking government officials to the Winter Games. North Korea will also send 24 officials and 21 media representatives to Pyeongchang, all whom will receive International Olympic Committee accreditation, Bach said. (more...)
- January 21, 2018
Earlier this month, the two Koreas held their first official talks in more than two years, where the North showed interest in sending a delegation of athletes and high-ranking government officials to the Winter Games. North Korea will also send 24 officials and 21 media representatives to Pyeongchang, all whom will receive International Olympic Committee accreditation, Bach said. (more...)
Chouhan asks advocate general to review SC's order on 'Padmaavat'
- January 21, 2018
Along with the Karni Sena, the erstwhile royal family of Mewar is also likely to be a party to the petition, he said. "This is the government's view that to have this honour intact - which is in the mind of Rajasthan's people and the way we are - we are also trying to see that no such scenes are shown which damages this honour". (more...)
- January 21, 2018
Along with the Karni Sena, the erstwhile royal family of Mewar is also likely to be a party to the petition, he said. "This is the government's view that to have this honour intact - which is in the mind of Rajasthan's people and the way we are - we are also trying to see that no such scenes are shown which damages this honour". (more...)
What we learned from 365 days of Trump polls
- January 21, 2018
The previous low of 34 percent was reached at the end of the Bush administration. Of the 134 countries, approval ratings declined sharply in 65 of them - many of which are US allies and partners. But in that poll, Trump's approval rating was lower than it was in December, when it stood at 41 percent. China was at 31 percent and Russian Federation at 27 percent. (more...)
- January 21, 2018
The previous low of 34 percent was reached at the end of the Bush administration. Of the 134 countries, approval ratings declined sharply in 65 of them - many of which are US allies and partners. But in that poll, Trump's approval rating was lower than it was in December, when it stood at 41 percent. China was at 31 percent and Russian Federation at 27 percent. (more...)
Everything President Trump has tweeted (and what it was about)
- January 21, 2018
The President's favorite haunts are International Golf Club in Palm Beach County, Florida, Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia, and Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey - spending 95 days in his first year as President at one of his signature golf clubs. (more...)
- January 21, 2018
The President's favorite haunts are International Golf Club in Palm Beach County, Florida, Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia, and Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey - spending 95 days in his first year as President at one of his signature golf clubs. (more...)
Shah, Yogi address new voters in Varanasi
- January 21, 2018
The turnout, however, was not as expected, said organisers. He added that it is a moment of pride for all of the citizens of India that under "Yuva Udghosh" scheme, the capabilities and energy of youths above the age of 17-year-old is to be utilized for the development of the society. (more...)
- January 21, 2018
The turnout, however, was not as expected, said organisers. He added that it is a moment of pride for all of the citizens of India that under "Yuva Udghosh" scheme, the capabilities and energy of youths above the age of 17-year-old is to be utilized for the development of the society. (more...)
2 civilians killed, 5 injured by Indian shelling across LoC: AJK official
- January 21, 2018
Meanwhile, Assistant Commissioner Sialkot Shahid Abbas has issued instruction for the residents of 140 villages along the Working Boundary to vacate the area in the wake of continuous Indian firing and shelling. The ISPR said the Indian forces targetted the civilian population in Kundanpur Village of Sialkot. He urged that the Indian side should permit UN Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) to play its mandated role as per the UN Security Council resolutions. (more...)
- January 21, 2018
Meanwhile, Assistant Commissioner Sialkot Shahid Abbas has issued instruction for the residents of 140 villages along the Working Boundary to vacate the area in the wake of continuous Indian firing and shelling. The ISPR said the Indian forces targetted the civilian population in Kundanpur Village of Sialkot. He urged that the Indian side should permit UN Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) to play its mandated role as per the UN Security Council resolutions. (more...)
Trump Campaign Uses Shutdown To Accuse Democrats Of Being Complicit In Murder
- January 21, 2018
The aid, paid for by Donald J. Trump for President , Inc., does not say if or when it will air on television, or at what cost. WASHINGTON ― It only took a government shutdown for President Donald Trump to return to his original campaign message: Undocumented immigrants are unsafe and out to get Americans. (more...)
- January 21, 2018
The aid, paid for by Donald J. Trump for President , Inc., does not say if or when it will air on television, or at what cost. WASHINGTON ― It only took a government shutdown for President Donald Trump to return to his original campaign message: Undocumented immigrants are unsafe and out to get Americans. (more...)
USA aggressive warfighting edge has slipped, says Jim Mattis
- January 21, 2018
And the Chinese military modernization program, it adds, is created to achieve "regional hegemony in the near-term and displacement of the United States to achieve global preeminence in the future". The summary condemned Tehran for using state-sponsored terrorist activities, a growing network of proxies and its missile program in an attempt to destabilize the Middle East and vie for regional hegemony. (more...)
- January 21, 2018
And the Chinese military modernization program, it adds, is created to achieve "regional hegemony in the near-term and displacement of the United States to achieve global preeminence in the future". The summary condemned Tehran for using state-sponsored terrorist activities, a growing network of proxies and its missile program in an attempt to destabilize the Middle East and vie for regional hegemony. (more...)
Thousands join Vancouver women's march on day of protests across Canada, US
- January 21, 2018
A woman holds an umbrella with a sign and hearts attached to it during a women's march in Vancouver, B.C., on Saturday January 20, 2018. Organizers with March On Vancouver wrote on Twitter the morning ahead of the event: "Last year we marched to voice our concerns and values. (more...)
- January 21, 2018
A woman holds an umbrella with a sign and hearts attached to it during a women's march in Vancouver, B.C., on Saturday January 20, 2018. Organizers with March On Vancouver wrote on Twitter the morning ahead of the event: "Last year we marched to voice our concerns and values. (more...)
Trump Says 'I Am Not a Racist,' Talks DACA, North Korea
- January 21, 2018
President Trump's remark has drawn worldwide condemnation. Lindsey Graham of SC were mistaken in indicating that was the case. The slim Republican margin of control in the US Senate means Trump's party will need some Democratic support to resolve the government funding stand-off. (more...)
- January 21, 2018
President Trump's remark has drawn worldwide condemnation. Lindsey Graham of SC were mistaken in indicating that was the case. The slim Republican margin of control in the US Senate means Trump's party will need some Democratic support to resolve the government funding stand-off. (more...)
USA government shuts down as White House pins blame on Democrats
- January 21, 2018
With Democrats mostly unified in their opposition and defections in the Republican ranks, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell couldn't muster the 60 votes needed to get the temporary funding measure to the floor before the deadline to act. (more...)
- January 21, 2018
With Democrats mostly unified in their opposition and defections in the Republican ranks, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell couldn't muster the 60 votes needed to get the temporary funding measure to the floor before the deadline to act. (more...)
Salem State football player killed at on-campus shooting at Wake Forest
- January 21, 2018
Winston-Salem State football player Najee Ali Baker, 21, was shot and killed at an event on the Wake Forest University campus early Saturday morning, Wake Forest University President Nathan Hatch announced in an official statement. Winston-Salem police are leading the investigation with support from Wake Forest University Police and Winston-Salem State University Police. Baker sat out the 2017 season after transferring from Dean College in Franklin, Massachusetts. (more...)
- January 21, 2018
Winston-Salem State football player Najee Ali Baker, 21, was shot and killed at an event on the Wake Forest University campus early Saturday morning, Wake Forest University President Nathan Hatch announced in an official statement. Winston-Salem police are leading the investigation with support from Wake Forest University Police and Winston-Salem State University Police. Baker sat out the 2017 season after transferring from Dean College in Franklin, Massachusetts. (more...)
Australian Open: Novak Djokovic progresses to round four despite injury scare
- January 21, 2018
Djokovic looked far from his best in the 39-degree heat but was still too good for the enigmatic world No.39, maintaining his flawless record against Monfils with a 4-6 6-3 6-1 6-3 victory. Kerber registered an 11th straight win to begin 2018 in beating Donna Vekic 6-4 6-1, with Sharapova getting the better of her conqueror at the US Open, Anastasija Sevastova, 6-1 7-6 (7-4). (more...)
- January 21, 2018
Djokovic looked far from his best in the 39-degree heat but was still too good for the enigmatic world No.39, maintaining his flawless record against Monfils with a 4-6 6-3 6-1 6-3 victory. Kerber registered an 11th straight win to begin 2018 in beating Donna Vekic 6-4 6-1, with Sharapova getting the better of her conqueror at the US Open, Anastasija Sevastova, 6-1 7-6 (7-4). (more...)
Donald Trump said 'shithouse' and not 'shithole', claims White House source
- January 21, 2018
But today we are not going to discuss Trump but Africa. "We've been attending and trying to move this along, but the difficulty is this is a contentious, complicated issue", Durbin said. So what is a racist? "I don't think the president was well served by staff". Critics, however, say it's not just that meeting that's at issue. (more...)
- January 21, 2018
But today we are not going to discuss Trump but Africa. "We've been attending and trying to move this along, but the difficulty is this is a contentious, complicated issue", Durbin said. So what is a racist? "I don't think the president was well served by staff". Critics, however, say it's not just that meeting that's at issue. (more...)
Brady fends off injury questions
- January 21, 2018
Literally, it's science. The website 538 ran the numbers and, without a doubt, the Patriots have the easiest road to a Super Bowl in modern National Football League history. Blessed with the easiest gig in American fandom, Patriots fans can get loud - but not deck-of-an-aircraft-carrier loud like fans in Seattle and Kansas City. (more...)
- January 21, 2018
Literally, it's science. The website 538 ran the numbers and, without a doubt, the Patriots have the easiest road to a Super Bowl in modern National Football League history. Blessed with the easiest gig in American fandom, Patriots fans can get loud - but not deck-of-an-aircraft-carrier loud like fans in Seattle and Kansas City. (more...)
Kansas survives scare from Baylor, wins 70-67
- January 21, 2018
Kansas responded with an 8-2 run capped off by a transition three-pointer from Graham to take a 28-17 lead into the under-eight timeout. The Bears rallied from an 11-point halftime deficit to lead 67-61 before Newman erupted with a three-point play and two other baskets, all off drives to the hoop. (more...)
- January 21, 2018
Kansas responded with an 8-2 run capped off by a transition three-pointer from Graham to take a 28-17 lead into the under-eight timeout. The Bears rallied from an 11-point halftime deficit to lead 67-61 before Newman erupted with a three-point play and two other baskets, all off drives to the hoop. (more...)
Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island Close Due to Government Shutdown
- January 21, 2018
The shining symbol of America's immigrant past was shuttered as Democrats and Republicans remained at loggerheads over a budget and a plan to fix the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program that protects immigrants brought to the USA illegally as children. (more...)
- January 21, 2018
The shining symbol of America's immigrant past was shuttered as Democrats and Republicans remained at loggerheads over a budget and a plan to fix the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program that protects immigrants brought to the USA illegally as children. (more...)
Sen. Graham: Immigration 'Has Turned Into a S- Show'
- January 21, 2018
During a grilling by Durbin earlier in the hearing, Nielsen said emotions at Thursday's immigration meeting were heated and curse words were said by multiple people in the room. That message was a distinct counterpoint to words attributed to Trump by Durbin and others at a meeting last week , when the question of where immigrants come from seemed at the forefront of Trump's concerns. (more...)
- January 21, 2018
During a grilling by Durbin earlier in the hearing, Nielsen said emotions at Thursday's immigration meeting were heated and curse words were said by multiple people in the room. That message was a distinct counterpoint to words attributed to Trump by Durbin and others at a meeting last week , when the question of where immigrants come from seemed at the forefront of Trump's concerns. (more...)
Denver's Women's March Focuses On 2018 Midterm Elections
- January 21, 2018
We're sick of the government, we're sick of the shutdown, we're just sick of everything", said Catherine King of Denver , who took part in the Denver march a day short of one year earlier. "Well, it's clear we are in this for the long haul and that things aren't going to change quickly and we will have to continue to be vigilant". The previous year was monumental for women. (more...)
- January 21, 2018
We're sick of the government, we're sick of the shutdown, we're just sick of everything", said Catherine King of Denver , who took part in the Denver march a day short of one year earlier. "Well, it's clear we are in this for the long haul and that things aren't going to change quickly and we will have to continue to be vigilant". The previous year was monumental for women. (more...)
Pope Francis performs mid-air marriage
- January 21, 2018
The region has the dubious honor of having the world's highest rates of violence against women occurring outside romantic partnerships, and the second-highest within. Bear in mind that Francis isn't accusing the victims of slander over the allegations of sexual abuse itself. He tells Pope Francis that native peoples are anxious about the Amazon as trees disappear, fish die and rivers become contaminated. (more...)
- January 21, 2018
The region has the dubious honor of having the world's highest rates of violence against women occurring outside romantic partnerships, and the second-highest within. Bear in mind that Francis isn't accusing the victims of slander over the allegations of sexual abuse itself. He tells Pope Francis that native peoples are anxious about the Amazon as trees disappear, fish die and rivers become contaminated. (more...)
Trump reportedly knew he'd be blamed for a government shutdown
- January 21, 2018
With lawmakers unable to reach an agreement on funding, agencies set in motion a partial shutdown, one year from the day President Donald Trump was inaugurated. At least three Republican senators have said they will not back the resolution in its current form. Democrats said they oppose the three-week plan, viewing it as a way to stall negotiations over the future of the "Dreamers", whose protections expire in March. (more...)
- January 21, 2018
With lawmakers unable to reach an agreement on funding, agencies set in motion a partial shutdown, one year from the day President Donald Trump was inaugurated. At least three Republican senators have said they will not back the resolution in its current form. Democrats said they oppose the three-week plan, viewing it as a way to stall negotiations over the future of the "Dreamers", whose protections expire in March. (more...)
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