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Russian Federation rejects U.S. call to cut ties with North Korea
Speaking on a visit to Italy, Lavrov strongly condemned comments made by U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, who earlier this week warned North Korea's leadership it would be "utterly destroyed" if war were to break out after Pyongyang test fired its most advanced missile. [Full Article...]
Top Democrats Who Skipped WH Meeting Are 'All Talk, No Action'
He sat between two chairs left empty for Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer of NY and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of California, the Democrats who skipped the meeting . The other reason why this is a bad move for the Democrats is that there's no lock on who will take the blame if a shutdown occurs. "We have a lot of differences", Trump said, calling the leaders "all talk... [Full Article...]
Trump Says He's Not Worried About What Flynn Will Tell Investigators
Kushner was identified as a "very senior" transition official, who directed Flynn to contact foreign governments, including Russian Federation, about a UN Security Council resolution last December. Former US officials and foreign diplomats have said Kushner led the transition effort to defeat that United Nations vote. The guilty plea is a precipitous fall for Flynn, who was highly decorated duri... [Full Article...]
Triple talaq: India considers jail for 'instant divorce'
While annulling instant triple talaq on August 22, the apex court had put a six-month stay on the practice setting a timeframe of six months for the Centre to frame a law regarding it. The GoM included Union ministers Rajnath Singh, Sushma Swaraj, Arun Jaitley and Ravi Shankar Prasad. The subjects of divorce and marriage come under the Concurrent list of the Constitution and Parliament is free to ... [Full Article...]
Suspect arrested in connection with missing girl
Kimery was additionally charged with obstruction of justice, second-degree burglary, larceny and possession of stolen property. The sheriff's office says the search for Mariah is now a recovery process. The FBI says more than 700 people came to join in the search for a missing North Carolina child. He said he doesn't believe his daughter was abducted. [Full Article...]
Civic polls indicate farewell for Rahul, Akhilesh: Adityanath
The BJP bagged 14 of the 16 mayoral seats in Uttar Pradesh on Friday. Taking a jibe at Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi, Union finance minister Arun Jaitley said on Saturday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has always been seen as a pro-Hindutva party, and suggested that now, other parties have been trying to replicate their political stance, media reports said. [Full Article...]
Panama City holds Christmas tree lighting
He's been selling cut-your-own trees at his farm for 42 years. The family started planting trees in 2008 and each year has added more . "As a little kid, the fields seemed like they would go on and on forever", said Marler, 30. "This event proves our city has a celebration that is the ideal blend of small town charm and big city energy", Sponseller said. Bozeman's Christmas Tree Farm in Lum... [Full Article...]
South Korea creates 'decapitation' unit targeting North's leadership
She added, "We now turn to President Xi to also take that stand". On November 29, North Korea conducted a missile launch, the first since September 15. Mr Lavrov pointed to joint US-South Korean military exercises planned for December and accused the United States of trying to provoke Mr Kim into "flying off the handle" over his missile programme to hand Washington a pretext to destroy his count... [Full Article...]
Houthi rebels killed in N.Yemen clashes: Army
Yemen fell into civil war in 2014, when Houthi rebels overran much of the country, including the capital Sanaa. The wider Yemen conflict pits the Huthi-Saleh alliance against the Saudi-backed government of Abedrabbo Mansour Hadi. Three people were killed in clashes with the Huthis outside of the commander's home on Thursday night, Saleh's General People's Congress (GPC) said. [Full Article...]
Israeli Media Outlets Delete References of Attack on Iranian Base Outside Damascus
In the past, Israel has reportedly carried out attacks against Syrian convoys and installations, in order to prevent Syria from transferring sophisticated weapons to Iran's local proxy Hezbollah. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has previously warned that Israel would in no way allow Iran to establish any military presence in Syria. [Full Article...]
Hundreds turn out for Reading's tree-lighting ceremony
It's beginning to look alot like Christmas, especially after Main Street's outstanding tree lighting on the historic Murfreesboro square Friday night (12/1/2017). "It's something I wouldn't miss", Edenfield said of the Christmas Walk. These moments melt our hearts. "As we arrive for lineup in the early afternoon, we see cars and people already in place along the route so they can have a great view... [Full Article...]
Korean footballers vow to give their best despite daunting World Cup draw
That means that this duel between Mexico and Sweden could play a vital role in determining who secures the second Round of 16 spot - although Korea Republic will also be keen to have a say in the matter. But Germany must put thoughts of that possibility out of their heads. And Neuer said the familiarity should help Germany get through to the knockout stage at the top of Group F. [Full Article...]
White House work orders show infiltration of mice, roaches
Specifics include mice in the situation room and the White House Navy mess food service area, cockroach infestations in "at least four parts of the White House", and "a colony of ants living in chief of staff John Kelly's office". Plus, it seems as if subcontractors, hired to handle all of the maintenance, are doing a trash job. More accurately, the General Services Administration has been kee... [Full Article...]
US, allies push for United Nations meeting on North Korea rights abuses
The US ambassador to the UN Security Council Nikki Haley said the North Korean regime would be " utterly destroyed " if war comes. In addition to refusal, Lavrov also questioned the United States' intention and asked whether the Washington was plotting to destroy the isolated country. [Full Article...]
Trump called top Republicans to nix Senate Intelligence Committee's Russian Federation probe
A White House spokesman told the Times the president has not tried to influence committee members. The others are the House Intelligence Committee and the Senate Judiciary Committee. Sources said Trump also told Senate Foreign Relations Committee chair Bob Corker that he was upset that GOP lawmakers weren't helping him dispel the cloud of Russia-related suspicion. [Full Article...]
NY model found dead with throat slashed in Jamaica
Gibbon, the oldest of three girls, had traveled to the country on October 20 and had a three-month visa to stay in the country, according to the family. She attended St. Francis Preparatory School and Cardozo High School in Queens and graduated from WVU with a degree in broadcast journalism. "It's finally happening, Mom". [Full Article...]
Woman tried to poison residents at Wake Robin
Investigators said Miller made the ricin from castor plant seeds. A 70-year-old woman has been arrested after she admitted to making and testing a poisonous substance on residents living in a Shelburne, Vermont, retirement facility. The FBI also said Miller did not hold a registration allowing her to possess ricin. FBI investigators say she used instructions printed from the Internet to make r... [Full Article...]
Life for Florida man who shot officer while child was in auto
The officer then produced a tube of K-Y Jelly and told Rojas he would "need a lot" of it in prison, according to local reports . The officer then pulled out a bottle of lotion. "I brought a little gift for you", the officer said to Rojas. The Sun has reported that after the shooting, Rojas took the stolen vehicle back to his home and "barricaded" himself shut. [Full Article...]
10-year-old United States pupil hangs herself after suspected bullying incident
Ashawnty had confronted a girl her mother Latoshia Harris claims was a bully , and the two got into a fight at Sunrise Elementary while a group of kids gathered around to watch. "The safety and wellbeing of students is our highest priority and we strive every today to ensure schools are safe, welcoming and supportive places that support learning". [Full Article...]
Russell Simmons apparel pulled from JC Penney stores following sexual misconduct allegations
In a statement and apology, Simmons stated that he acknowledged Lumet's feelings of "fear and intimidation" but added that his memory of the incident was "very different". "I felt dread and disorientation. I wanted to stay as contained as I could". Staff members are anxious that Simmons' absence will hurt the company and the careers of the comedians who worked with him. [Full Article...]