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Amazon Follows Apple in Complying with China's Internet Crackdown

August 02, 2017

A new law that went into effect in June is said to be the impetus for the crackdown on VPN use, but Chinese regulators have been closely watching US internet companies operating in China for over a decade. VPNs use encryption to disguise the source of internet traffic, allowing users to view websites that are banned in their home countries. In particular Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba runs its own cloud services, which have grown rapidly in China.

At least 10 people killed in Venezuela protests after controversial vote

August 02, 2017

Emboldened by a violence-marred vote to elect a new constitutional assembly, President Nicolas Maduro promised Monday to take punitive measures against protest leaders, the opposition-controlled congress, the news media and his own attorney general, including possible jail terms.

Trump reportedly described White House as a 'real dump'

August 02, 2017

Turns out, those claims were misleading, with Trump Jr. acknowledging he was promised damaging information about Hillary Clinton as part of a campaign by the Russians to help the elder Trump get elected. Earlier, Jay Sekulow, one of the attorneys representing Trump in the Russia investigation, had denied that his client was involved with crafting a misleading statement about Donald Trump Jr.'s June 2016 meeting with a Russian lawyer.

Trump administration mulling trade action against China

August 02, 2017

An announcement could come as early as this week, the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity. The Wall Street Journal and New York Times stories said USA officials were looking into using Section 301 of the 1974 Trade Act, which would allow Washington to launch an investigation into China's trade practices and, within months, raise tariffs on imports from China, or impose other sanctions.

Canadian Kids Live Longer With Mom and Dad as Home Costs Soar

August 02, 2017

Between 2011 and 2016, the English-French bilingualism rate rose from 17.5 per cent to 18 per cent. In 1961, just 12.2 per cent of Canadians reported being bilingual. More and more, young adults are staying at home. Those numbers are higher among people in their early 20's than people in their 30's, but all age brackets saw an increase.

United States responds to North Korea missile test with show of force

August 02, 2017

But it has been said the system may not be able to cope with any incoming missile like the one just launched. These devices had already "fired missiles in the territorial waters of South Korea along the East coast on 5 July", said the u.s.

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to visit Southeast Asia

August 02, 2017

Earlier on Tuesday, a leading Republican senator, Lindsey Graham, said Trump had told him he was willing to go to war with North Korea "if they continued to try to hit America with an ICBM". Mr Trump tweeted on Sunday that he was "very disappointed" in China for not doing more to stop North Korea's missile programme. Tillerson acknowledged that the United States is limited in how much it can pressure Iran on its own and said it was important to coordinate with the other parties to the ...

White House says Trump has yet to sign Russian Federation sanctions bill

August 02, 2017

Sanders's concession that the president weighed in on the response to his son's meeting contradicts the words of Trump's lawyer, Jay Sekulow , who stated on multiple news programs that the president was not involved in the drafting of the statement.

President Donald Trump says he won't stay off social media

August 02, 2017

But before everyone boarded the plane, Trump had overruled the consensus, according to people with knowledge of the events. By August 27, Scaramucci's antics had totally taken over the news, when the New Yorker's Ryan Lizza published the foul-mouthed tirade the communications director went on to the reporter - without saying "off the record" - the night before.

Modi urges people to suggest ideas for I-Day speech

August 02, 2017

We have to make 2017 as year of resolve. The deadline he gave for ridding India of the aforementioned ills was 2022 - India's 75th year of independence. India celebrates its Independence day on Aug 15. But I do intend to try this time to shorten my speech. "I have planned to keep my speech short this time not more than 40-50 minutes".

Detienen a "El Quinceañero", operador financiero de "El Mini Lic"

August 02, 2017

Elementos de las Fuerzas Armadas realizaron un operativo en el fraccionamiento Residencial Real Esmeralda ubicado en la zona Esmeralda de Atizapán de Zaragoza . " El Quinceañero " realizaba la labor de operador financiero de Dámaso Lopez Serrano, el mini Lic ahijado del capo, Joaquin Archivaldo Guzman Loera, el Chapo .

Trump to Announce Legal Immigration Overhaul with Cotton, Perdue on Wednesday

August 02, 2017

Kill the State Department's Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, a popular lottery program that selects roughly 50,000 people annually to permanently live in the US, or roughly 0.3 percent of applicants to the program. "One that protects our workers, protects our taxpayers, and one that protects our economy". The changes are modeled on the Canadian and Australian systems, according to Perdue's office.

Rep. Kind Calls For Bipartisan Approach To Health Care

August 02, 2017

If you or someone you love is an individual with a disability, though, the answer is easy: health care is important, and passage of the American Health Care Act/Better Care Reconciliation Act in Congress means you or your loved one could be on the verge of losing it.

Trump hails Ukraine coal deal

August 02, 2017

Meanwhile, Ukraine's pro-Western authorities are anxious to retain US support in its standoff with Russian Federation following the ouster of a Kremlin-backed president in 2014 US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross welcomed the deal with Pennsylvania-based Xcoal, which is one of the largest exporters of coal from the United States.

Wow! Esha Gupta is back in sexy black lingerie for photo shoot

August 02, 2017

The actress who was last seen in Commando 2 looked every bit enchanting and bold in her recently uploaded lingerie photos which give us all fitness goals. Isn't it too hot to handle? This is not the first time the actress is flaunting her flawless curves on social media. A few days ago, she posted a small video giving a sneak peek into a steamy photoshoot.

Trump's daughter-in-law hosts 'real news' program on his Facebook page

August 02, 2017

For example, news outlets covered Trump's salary donation , Foxconn's plan to build a $10 billion factory in southeastern Wisconsin, and the economy accelerating during first full Trump quarter. She tells viewers that Mr Trump has created 800,000 during his just over six months in office and recounts the president's visits to "incredible veterans", a hospital treating wounded soldiers, and officials from the Department of Immigration and Customs Enforcement to "crack down" on gangs.

Hundreds go on trial over failed Turkey coup

August 02, 2017

Police and armed guards in Turkey on August 1 escorted into court nearly 500 people arrested after last year's failed coup. The trial, which is taking place in a purpose-built courtroom outside the capital Ankara . Gulen, who has lived in exile in the USA state of Pennsylvania since 1999, denies giving any orders for his followers to carry out the coup. He denies the charges.

Man accused of shooting at passing cars

August 02, 2017

At 4:16 p.m. authorities responded to the town in the southwest-corner of Mesa County, a half-mile north of the Gateway General Store. Gateway Canyons security responded first, according to the sheriff's office. They also described him at one point acting erratically, pacing and talking to himself. No other injuries were reported and at least one vehicle was damaged.

Find out who will host CBC's flagship The National

August 02, 2017

She works as a CBC correspondent on Parliament Hill. On the list of expected favourites are CBC veterans like Ian Hanomansing and Rosemary Barton, while other viewers have suggested foreign correspondent Adrienne Arsenault as a potential contender.

Showdown between Israeli, Jordanian lawmakers at border averted

August 02, 2017

The July 23 shooting to death of two Jordanians by an Israeli embassy guard who said he was acting in self-defense has outraged Amman, stirred up pro-Palestinian sentiment in the kingdom and prompted US mediation efforts. On July 23 Hazan tweeted that Israel protected Jordan's "asses" and the country needed "reeducation", apparently sparking a rebuke on Twitter. Very soon thereafter, Hazan announced on social media that he accepted Alsaud's challenge.

New female opposition leader's baby plans quizzed, hours after taking power

August 02, 2017

In the poll taken between July 22 and 27, Labour fell 3 points to 24 percent, while the National Party remained steady on 47 percent. Late on Tuesday, hours into her new job, Ms Ardern appeared on current affairs programme The Project . "I clearly recall the time ( New Zealand prime minister) Bill English was asked how he was going to balance the national books and his hectic home life ...

Tej Pratap Yadav is now the target after Tejashwi Yadav

August 02, 2017

He said that the formation of this government has only happened against corruption. Fresh files related to the purchase of soil will now be presented to state chief secretary Anjani Kumar Singh, a forest department official told TOI . "BJP is the party of Ambani and Adani whereas ours is a party of poor people which is driven by workers' cooperation", Mehta added. PATNA: RJD chief Lalu Prasad's elder son Tej Pratap Yadav is likely to face trouble as the newly-formed NDA government has ...

Tom Holland responds to Dunst's Spider-Man criticism

August 02, 2017

Recently, the Spider-Man star sat down with Movie'n'co United Kingdom to talk about his MCU work, and Holland even responded to Dunst's comments about Sony's "cash-grabbing" reboots. Loved by fans and critics alike, some are calling it one of the best superhero movies in years . Regarding the 2002 Spider-Man movie versus Spider-Man: Homecoming , Spider-Man is now quite a bit head of Homecoming as Spider-Man had a gross of over $403 million in the USA, while Spider-Man: Homecoming is ...

States Win Right to Join Defense of Obamacare Subsidy Payments

August 02, 2017

Last year, a federal judge sided with the House, but let the subsidies continue while the Obama administration appealed the decision. House Republicans asked the appellate court to put the entire case on hold within days of Trump's defeat of Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton past year.

Over Baltic NATO fighters intercepted three Russian aircraft

August 02, 2017

Georgia's tilt to the West set it on a collision course with Russian Federation that exploded into a conflict over the breakaway region of South Ossetia in 2008. The bill underwent revisions to address concerns voiced by American oil and natural gas companies that sanctions specific to Russia's energy sector could backfire on them to Moscow's benefit.

North Atlantic Treaty Organisation jets intercept Russian aircraft near Estonian airspace

August 02, 2017

In different incidents, Latvia's armed forces reported observing two Russian Su-34 fighter jets, two Su-27 fighters, two MiG-31 fighters and one An-26 cargo jet, announcing it on Twitter . Over the course of the previous year, Latvia reported over 200 similar instances of Russian military traffic by air and sea around the Baltic amid a political fallout between Moscow and the West stemming first from Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014.

Trump 'weighed in' on son's statement about Russian Federation meeting, White House says

August 02, 2017

On Monday night, the Washington Post reported that President Trump dictated a misleading statement about his son's meeting. "Everybody wants to make try to make this some story about misleading", she shot back to a question about Donald Trump Jr .'s meeting with a Russian lawyer.

'Three musketeers' convicted of plotting terrorist attack

August 02, 2017

During Ali's first day working at the Birmingham firm, police searched his black Seat auto and were surprised to find the pipe bomb alongside ammunition, a handgun and a meat cleaver with the word "Kafir" scratched into the blade. Hussain and Ali had already been convicted of terrorist offences after they went to training camps in Pakistan, according to Metro. The defendants, from central England, denied the charges.

Thai ex-PMs acquitted of abusing power

August 02, 2017

Wednesday's ruling upset former members of the now-defunct PAD. Somchai is a brother-in-law of Thaksin Shinawatra, an influential former leader who retains much sway over his political clan despite being ousted in a 2006 military coup. The quartet faced 10 years in prison each if they were convicted. One woman shouted "Let them all get bad diseases that can't be cured and die painful deaths!" as Somchai walked away.

Jared Kushner says Trump campaign was too dysfunctional to collude

August 02, 2017

Trump has delegated a wide range of tasks to the 36-year-old Kushner , a real estate developer with no political experience , including ending the dispute between Israel and its Arab and Iranian neighbors . Why are the American people paying for the use of that space, by a nonpolitical person? According to sources close to her, Ivanka now wants to be judged only on the victories she sees in areas she is actively working on - like child care tax credits and paid family leave being ...

Ex-President Jonathan: Six Television Sets, Not 36 Stolen from My House

August 02, 2017

According to the statement, however, Mr Jonathan noted that investigations commenced immediately which led to the arrest and detention of some suspects, six of whom were policemen. "We thank all Nigerians for their show of concern and wish to convey the former President's goodwill to all Nigerians". "How can they steal what they were meant to protect?" the source stated.

No troop withdrawal at Doklam, says India as it rejects China's claims

August 02, 2017

Providing the details of the July 28 meeting between National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and State Councillor Yang Jiechi for the first time, Chinese Foreign Ministry told PTI that the two officials exchanged views on BRICS cooperation, bilateral relations and relevant major problems.

We're Not Withdrawing Igbo Quit Notice Yet But — Metro Arewa Youths

August 02, 2017

Kalu said the diversity and demography of Nigeria was its strength. Kalu said, "Restructuring does not mean breaking the country". He asserted that there was no need for the disintegration of the country and appealed to the elders of other region to engage their youths in discussions that would engender peaceful co-existence.

Tillerson says he's comfortable in job and with Trump

August 02, 2017

And we're trying to convey to the North Koreans that we are not your enemy. "He's told me that". In a draft of a joint statement to be issued after an ASEAN foreign ministers meeting Saturday in Manila, the 10 ministers will express "grave concern" about North Korea's test ICBM launches on July 4 and last Friday.

Queen Elizabeth II reportedly enjoys 4 cocktails a day

August 02, 2017

British's Queen Elizabeth II samples a Barrosa wine while visiting Chateau Barrosa in Adelaide, 28 February 2002. Business Insider has rounded up everything her majesty drinks in a day, finding that she enjoys a routined drinking regimen that starts before midday.

Tillerson: US Willing to Hold Dialogue with N. Korea

August 02, 2017

But, he said, North Korea continues to present an " unacceptable threat " to the United States, which forces Washington to respond. "Without a well thought out strategy behind it, I doubt that Tillerson's remarks will have much resonance inside North Korea", Ken Gause, a North Korea leadership specialist at the CNA Corporation, told NK News .

Detención de López y Ledezma revela "desesperación" de Gobierno de Maduro — AI

August 02, 2017

AI explicó que el Gobierno de Venezuela tiene que cambiar la manera de abordar la libertad de expresión , puesto que las consecuencias de no hacerlo, "serían aterradoras ". Está acusado de conspiración contra Maduro . "Si usted en este momento está viendo este video es porque eso fue lo que ocurrió, porque vinieron y me volvieron a meter preso ilegal e injustamente", dice López en su mensaje, publicado dos días después de la celebración de las elecciones de la polémica Asamblea ...

Jared Kushner: 'We couldn't even collude with our local offices'

August 02, 2017

At least one intern was not impressed. That warning was apparently not enough to stop the leaking, as it appears some fearless intern recorded the talk and sent it to Feinberg. "I don't know... I'm sure everyone that's tried this has been unique in some ways, but again we're trying to follow very logically", he said at one point, remarking ambiguously on the negotiations.

White House says Trump yet to sign Russian Federation sanctions bill

August 02, 2017

The claims about the nature of the meeting were shown to be inaccurate as more and more details about it were revealed in news reports. A tweet by Ben Tobias, spokesman for the Gainesville, Florida, police department, responding to Trump went viral.

Duterte signs law extending passport validity to 10 years

August 02, 2017

Republic Act 10928, which was signed by the President on Wednesday, amends Section 10 of RA 8239 or the Philippine Passport Act of 1996 extending the validity of regular passports for a period of 10 years. It adds that any holder of a professional or nonprofessional driver's license sans violation of traffic laws, rules and regulations shall be entitled to a renewal of license for 10 years, subject to restrictions as may be imposed by the LTO.

The Pepsico, Inc. (NYSE:PEP) Stake Lowered by Reik & CO. LLC

August 02, 2017

Pepsico has a 1 year low of $98.50 and a 1 year high of $118.24. It has outperformed by 3.47% the S&P500. The legal version of this story can be accessed at https://www.chaffeybreeze.com/2017/07/31/pepsico-inc-pep-shares-sold-by-jolley-asset-management-llc.html.

Trump's attorney previously denied POTUS involvement in Russian Federation statement

August 02, 2017

Today the Washington Post said Trump advisers discussed the new disclosure and agreed that Mr Trump Jr should issue a truthful account of the episode so that it "couldn't be repudiated later if the full details emerged". But it says that decision was reversed as President Trump was flying home from the G20 summit in Germany on 8 July. "I said, 'You can take the hand away, OK?'" You might recall that there was some manner of consternation over the past few weeks about Donald Trump Jr and ...

Arab Countries Say They Are Ready For Qatar Dialogue With Conditions

August 02, 2017

According to Reuters , Al-Jubeir said Qatar was not serious in tackling the countries' demands. The ministers reviewed the latest developments of the Qatari crisis and the communications they conducted over the past period at the regional and worldwide levels, affirming their continued coordination to put an end to terrorism and maintain regional and global peace and security.

Donald Trump helped author son's misleading Russian Federation statement

August 02, 2017

Donald Trump , who claimed, against all evidence Monday that there is "no chaos in the White House", seeks to give a new breath of life to his body after a week nightmare: setback policies, notably on health reform, factionalism, statements insulting and rude...

Notre Dame's Brian Kelly on expectations: 'We know where the bar is'

August 02, 2017

So it's a combination of the confidence they've gained in the off-season, as well as obviously not living up to the tradition of excellence here at Notre Dame, all of us. "I think I've made some changes, from my perspective, that have strengthened me". "There is a closeness with this group". "I am going to be who I am".

Explosion rocks near airport in Afghanistan's Kandahar

August 02, 2017

The Taliban in a statement claimed they opened fire on the helicopter, killing everyone on board. "At around noon a vehicle bomb targeted a convoy of foreign forces in (the) Daman area of Kandahar", said provincial police spokesman Zia Durrani.

Scaramucci erroneously listed as dead in the new Harvard Law alumni directory

August 02, 2017

The directory, which was mailed out to alumni this week, reportedly has an asterisk next to his name indicating he had died since 2011, when the last directory was sent out. Scaramucci's job didn't get off to a great start: in his first 10 days he hit headlines for threatening to fire his entire team and launching a foul-mouthed tirade against colleagues including former chief of staff Reince Priebus.

Malaysian authorities seize massive haul of illegally trafficked wildlife

August 02, 2017

Mohamad Pudzi said no one was arrested, but the case is under investigation. The tusks had been sent from Nigeria, and the cargo was listed as food items, he said. Last month, Hong Kong seized more than 7,200 kilogrammes (kg) of ivory tusks shipped from Malaysia, the largest single seizure in 30 years. Anyone found guilty of importing rare animals or their parts into Malaysia can be jailed for up to three years and fined.

Pakistan concerned over DPRK's ballistic missile launch

August 02, 2017

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) said Sunday that the US has now successfully intercepted test targets 15 times for its THAAD weapon system, though the latest test involved a medium-range missile, and not the long-range kind being tested out of North Korea.

Police name victims of Barnstaple crash that killed mother and twin children

August 02, 2017

The Vauxhall driver, a woman in her 30s, along with a 7-year-old child and a 9-year-old all sustained serious injuries. Police have confirmed a nine-year-old girl has died following a collision on the North Devon Link Road on Sunday. Ms Baker-Lockett was pronounced dead at the scene. Her husband - stepfather to James and Amy - was travelling in a separate vehicle in front of her white Kia Sportage with their 14-year-old son.

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