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Tiger Woods talks Presidents Cup
But victorious 2016 Ryder Cup captain Love, who will work alongside Tiger Woods in aiding Stricker, said there is a time and place for protest - and it's not during the anthem. Whether or not there will be signs of protest from any members of the worldwide team remains to be seen. "That's what we're planning on doing". We ought to take a break during the prayer or during the national anthem to t... [Full Article...]
Indonesia Climbs Up Global Competitiveness Ladder: WEF Report
However, the report is an annual assessment of the factors driving countries' productivity and prosperity. The country's ranking in terms of basic requirements that measure its institutions, infrastructure and macroeconomic environment advanced from 19th to 16th, while its efficiency in the education, labor and financial sectors stayed at 26th, and its business innovation and maturity rati... [Full Article...]
Trump administration announces new travel ban
President Donald Trump is expected to announce new restrictions on travel to the United States as his ban on visitors from six Muslim-majority countries expires on Sunday, 90 days after it went into effect. The new restrictions were ordered by the US President on Sunday, in an effort to replace the expiring travel ban which had thrown him into political and legal battles. [Full Article...]
Twitter won't bar Donald Trump from tweeting because of 'newsworthiness'
Anything the president tweets is newsworthy, even late-night tweetstorms, so don't expect Twitter to remove any tweet from him anytime soon. Twitter is defending its decision not to remove a controversial tweet by President Donald Trump on Saturday that targeted North Korea, in a six-tweet response to critics who argued that Trump violated the platform's rules. [Full Article...]
Nick Ferrari Slams Judge's Decision To Spare Oxford Student Jail
Judge Ian Pringle complimented her at an earlier hearing on her hard work as a student, saying she is "an extraordinary able young lady", citing her promising career and aspiration to become a surgeon. He said Woodward's lack of maturity, lack of a criminal record and the genuine remorse she showed all contributed to his sentencing decision. According to James Sturman QC who was defending Woodwa... [Full Article...]
DEA Head Said to Be Dissatisfied With Trump, Is Resigning
In the July email to employees, Rosenberg went on to say, "In writing to you, I seek to advance no political, partisan, or personal agenda". Those included "Rule of Law, Respect and Compassion, Service, Devotion, Integrity, [and] Accountability". [Full Article...]
United States travel ban 'psychological terrorism' - Venezuela
The Venezuelan government rejected US President Donald Trump's decision to impose a travel ban to its citizens through a decree that was signed Sunday. In a short statement to reporters following his speech , he added: "I insist, if they attack us on the ground, we will respond forcefully in the defense of our country and of our people". [Full Article...]
Republican Sen. Bob Corker won't seek re-election
But after the president praised the "very fine" white nationalists who marched with torches in Charlottesville, the senator did deliver one of the harsher rhetorical rebukes of the Trump presidency that we've heard from any Republican officeholder. [Full Article...]
USA imposes more sanctions on North Korea
Kim Hyo-sun, Arirang News. Seoul's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Thursday that new US sanctions on North Korean banks and individuals will contribute to joint efforts by the worldwide community to lead the North toward the path of denuclearization. [Full Article...]
Man Caught On Camera Allegedly Kidnapping Woman In South Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners received a report outlining recommendations on releasing officer body camera video. The suspect then reached across from the driver's seat, grabbed the victim's legs and installed her back in the front passenger seat. [Full Article...]
Republican Senators Float New DACA Proposal
A USA senator from Oklahoma has introduced legislation that would be an alternative to the DREAM Act. Thom Tillis, of North Carolina, and James Lankford, of Oklahoma, mimics legislation from Florida Republican Rep. Now is their opportunity to act, and they should do so immediately. Some members of Congress are once again pushing for the passage of the DREAM Act, even if it means accepting tigh... [Full Article...]
Make Sure You're Registered To Vote!
The League joined thousands of other organizations across Wisconsin helping people register in observance of the national day. While we all know that we're incredibly fortunate to live in a democracy and that it's our responsibility to vote, it can be hard to set aside the time to register to do so. [Full Article...]
"Heinous act": Bag of newborn puppies found in river
Authorities say, after being cared for over the last day, all six puppies are improving. Anyone with information should call Officer Benjamin Smoot at the Uxbridge Police Department . "The puppies are now being kept together and are being cared for by a professional until they are able to be adopted", an Uxbridge Police spokesman said. [Full Article...]
Twitter explains why Trump North Korea tweet wasn't removed
The exchange of threats also included this from Trump , on Friday: "Kim Jong Un of North Korea , who is obviously a madman who doesn't mind starving or killing his people, will be tested like never before!" Twitter issued a response to those calling for the removal of President Trump's recent tweet on North Korea. [Full Article...]
N. Korea says Trump's words were declaration of war
White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Monday rejected the notion that the US had declared war on North Korea, calling Ri's statement "absurd". "We will see then who lasts longer", he said. Tensions have escalated nearly every day since then. "It is clearly a declaration of war because those were words by an incumbent American president", Ri Yong-ho told reporters in front of... [Full Article...]
Republicans' Obamacare repeal plan in tatters
Though failure is already likely for the Graham-Cassidy healthcare bill, participants said it remained important to publicly stand against the legislation . "Collins joined Rand Paul of Kentucky and John McCain of Arizona in pledging to vote against the bill, leaving only 49 votes", says The Guardian . [Full Article...]
Longest Surviving Kashmiri Terrorist Gunned Down by Indian Forces
Police had also announced a reward of Rs 10 lakhs for information leading to the arrest of Najar. He briefly fell out with the Hizbul and the Hurriyat leadership in 2015 when he orchestrated multiple attacks on mobile towers and killed some civilians affiliated with the Hurriyat. [Full Article...]
Donald Trump tells Mariano Rajoy that Rafael Nadal is a "national treasure"
Trump said he's been watching the situation unfold in the region of Catalonia , whose leaders have vowed to hold a referendum Sunday on independence from Spain . Neither leader mentioned the vote during brief remarks as they appeared before journalists in the Oval Office. President Donald Trump is welcoming Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy (mah-ree-AH'-noh rah-HOY') to the White House da... [Full Article...]
Altrincham Mosque Stabbing: Man Charged With Assault And Possession Of Lethal Weapon
Dr Nasser Kurdy was taken to hospital to receive treatment for a stab wound to the back of his neck. He ran into the building, grabbed a chair and ran back outside to defend the worshippers, but his assailant had fled. "There needs to be acknowledgement that hate crimes against Muslims are on the increase and they are becoming more physical". "I would like to reassure people of our ongoing dis... [Full Article...]
Not Strange: Judge Roy Moore beats Trump pick
Unusual and Moore were fighting for the Republican nomination for the Senate seat once occupied by Jeff Sessions , who became U.S. attorney general earlier this year. Luther Strange on Tuesday, according to media reports, marking the first time in five years that a sitting US senator has lost a primary. "They feel like maybe I would take the same kind of attitude at the United States Senate", ... [Full Article...]