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North Korean Cheerleaders Stir Controversy With Synchronized Routines

February 12, 2018

Short track is one of the most popular sports in South Korea and as a series of home skaters reached the later rounds of the men's 1,500 meters and the women's 500, the North Koreans celebrated by waving flags in support. Showing a flair for the dramatic, Kim Yo Jong carried a blue folder with a personal letter from her brother, carefully placing it on a table where the delegation sat across from Moon and his aides.

Puerto Rico officials say power back to most after blackout

February 12, 2018

By late Sunday, electricity workers had been able to restore power to key locations, including the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in Carolina, as well as the Medical Center. The outage adds to the woes of an island still struggling to fully restore power more than five months after Hurricane Maria started the longest blackout in US history.

Kim Yo Jong Fascinates, And Puzzles, In South Korea

February 12, 2018

The United States insisted it would continue its policy of exerting global pressure on North Korea in an effort to get it to abandon its nuclear program. "While delivering a letter from Kim Jong Un , chairman of the State Affairs Commission, which stated willingness to improve South-North Korea relations, special envoy Kim Yo Jong orally delivered Chairman Kim Jong Un's invitation [for Moon] to visit the North at a time convenient to him, saying he is willing to meet President Moon ...

Pakistan Taliban says deputy chief killed in USA drone strike

February 12, 2018

They said the deputy chief of the outlawed Pakistani Taliban, Khan Said Mehsud, also known as Sajna, was returning from the adjacent Afghan border province of Khost when missiles fired from an unmanned aircraft hit his vehicle. They said the target of Thursday's strike was the Haqqani network. However, another report claimed that the USA drone strike was conducted inside Afghan territory and it had killed at least three suspected militants linked with the Afghan Haqqani Network.

Disconnect between United States and South Korea grows amid rapprochement with North

February 12, 2018

North Korean state media on Monday said its high-level delegation's trip to South Korea was "meaningful" and it improved stalled inter-Korean relations. If it takes place, the visit would be the first meeting of Korean leaders since Roh Moo-hyun visited Kim Jong-il in Pyongyang in October 2007 for a summit regarding nuclear issues.

US' Mattis Says Some PYD/PKK Shifting To Afrin

February 12, 2018

Turkish Foreign Minister, Mevlut Cavusoglu , warned there is a serious problem of trust between Washington and Ankara, saying that relations between the two nations will either start to improve or completely break down. Turkish army tanks enter Afrin, an enclave in northern Syria controlled by US -allied Kurdish fighters, in Hassa, Hatay, Turkey, Monday, Jan. 22, 2018.

Investigation Underway After Helicopter Crash Leaves 3 Dead in Grand Canyon

February 12, 2018

In 2001, six people, including the pilot, were killed in a crash. Authorities say three British tourists died when a sightseeing helicopter they were on crashed onto the jagged rocks of the Grand Canyon. Fujimoto says a few bystanders descended into the gulch to try to help the victims. He also said that local authorities were still be searching for the whereabouts of potentially additional people involved in the incident.

Olympic medal count 2018: United States of America with 2, but Norway still dominating

February 12, 2018

Here's the latest on the medal standings. Seventeen-year-old Red Gerard brought the US its first gold medal of the Olympics in Slopestyle Snowboarding, while Chris Mazdzer won silver in the men's singles category in Luge. The Netherlands have one gold medal, two silver medals and one bronze medal. Arnd Peiffer won the biathlon men's 10km sprint for Germany. The women's slopestyle final will also take place on Sunday evening, also in primetime on NBC .

President Trump To Reveal Infrastructure Plan

February 12, 2018

That could be disappointing news for many state and local leaders who have been skeptical of the effort. The Trump administration says the funding will come from cuts in other programs, which will be outlined in his budget proposal. This plan is one of the president's biggest campaign promises. While megaprojects could get some money under the Trump plan, they won't get special consideration, the White House adviser said.

2 dead, police officer shot and 2 gunmen barricaded in Detroit homes

February 12, 2018

Police say the shooting suspect has mental issues. Police believe the shooters know each other and it's unclear which one shot the police officer. Two women were killed and another man was injured at the scene. According to Williams, the initial shooting reportedly followed an argument involving at least one of the victims, however, he said details are scant at the moment.

Reconstruction in Iraq requires sound planning: KFAED director

February 12, 2018

The presidential assistant also noted that Kuwait's hosting the International Conference for the Reconstruction of Iraq emanated from its humanitarian role, describing Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah al Ahmad al Jabir as "a humanitarian leader".

Filipino workers from Kuwait arrive in Manila

February 12, 2018

Kuwaiti authorities have referred the case of the murdered woman to Interpol, citing that the incident does not represent Kuwait, and the offenders were expats. Duterte said he would ask two airlines to provide transportation for OFWs who want to come home. Collectively they remit more than $2 billion of their income back to the Philippines every month, money that fuels consumer spending in one of the world's fastest-growing economies.

Top 10 Gambling Nations Ever

February 12, 2018

Surprisingly, America is not the biggest and only gambling nation. There are many nations contending for the title of the biggest gambler. In fact, you did be amazed to see who are the biggest gamblers. 6. United Kingdom ($18 bn) When it comes to gambling, the UK leads in entire Europe. From sports betting, bingo, horse racing, casino, bingo: UK residents enjoy absolute freedom.

Is the sun now 'setting' on Barnaby Joyce's political career?

February 12, 2018

Mr Joyce is now living with Ms Campion in Armidale, New South Wales. Ahead of the Nationals party meeting, the deputy prime minister's New South Wales Nationals colleague John Williams said he did not know if Joyce would lead the party to the next election.

Rain is in the forecast this week in Fontana

February 12, 2018

Afternoon highs in the mid to upper 60s in SE GA, low to mid 60s along the Golden Isles. Wednesday - A chance of showers after 1 p.m. Sunday night there will be a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. In fact, on Thursday , when people will be celebrating Valentine's Day, the high will be in the low 50s. Monday should be sunny, with highs around 48.

Pelosi wraps up 8-hour speech on immigration

February 12, 2018

Speaking to reporters afterwards, she added: "We achieved the recognition of what the Dreamers mean to America". The Office of the House Historian said it was the longest continuous speech in the chamber on record, AP reported. "I'm not a loyal Democrat", Linda Sarsour, a political activist who co-chaired the 2017 Women's March, declared during a fiery rally near Capitol Hill.

Pres. Trump: Israel and Palestinians Hindering Middle East Peace Process

February 12, 2018

That enabled the Palestinians to join global organisations and the worldwide Criminal Court, though they did not become a full United Nations member state. "We are against all this", Shaath explained. Palestinian President Mehmoud Abbas had condemned the move, saying it disqualified the United States from playing the role of arbiter.

North Korean leader's sister ends Olympic visit, leaving South to mull offer

February 12, 2018

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, who attended Friday's opening ceremony along with the North Koreans, said "no daylight" existed between the United States, South Korea and Japan on the need to isolate North Korea . South Korea accommodated both the North Korean government officials and members of the art troupe at the Walkerhill hotel in Seoul. It was built in the 1960s under the government of late anti-communist dictator Park Chung-hee as a luxury facility for US troops stationed in South ...

If looks could kill: Kim Yo-jong and her thousand yard stare

February 12, 2018

North Korea's participation in the Olympics has already allowed Kim Jong-un to undermine President Donald Trump's pressure campaign, with some sanctions suspended temporarily until the event ends. White House officials stressed that Pence had applauded only for the American team, but Asia experts said the vice president's refusal to stand could be seen as disrespectful to the hosts.

Unveiling of Jaya portrait irks Oppn

February 12, 2018

Ms Jayalalithaa's portrait was the 11th leader to adorn the walls of the Assembly. Amid expectations that Prime Minister Modi would inaugurate/unveil Jayalalithaa's portrait, it was announced on Friday by the Govt. Cooperation Minister Sellur Raju said Jayalalithaa was a revolutionary leader and she deserved to be in the hall of fame. Jayalalithaa didn't allow Sasikala to stay at her Poes Garden residence out of humanitarian concern but to amass assets and launder her ill-gotten wealth, ...

Kashmir : CRPF constable killed in gunfight with militants, shootout underway

February 12, 2018

After the hiding militants were challenged, they fired at the security forces triggering a gunfight, that is still on. According to a senior police official, the CRPF jawan was wounded in the shootout as the security forces prepared for a final assault against the holed-up terrorists.

Mohan Bhagwat's remarks on Army were 'misrepresented', says RSS

February 12, 2018

The row is over Mr Bhagwat telling his organisation's workers in Bihar yesterday that RSS workers can be trained in three days to defend the country's borders if the need arose. After he made the statement, several Twitter users lashed out at Bhagwat for taking a dig at the Indian Army and said that if he really believes that RSS is capable of mobilising an army in three days, he should prove it.

Olympics Opening Ceremony dominates Friday ratings

February 12, 2018

Despite favorable coverage in the South Korean media that largely ignored the horrors inflicted on North Koreans by Kim's regime, many ordinary South Koreans were skeptical of the North's motives. The charity's statement comes after the joint Korean women's ice hockey team and the pro-unification flag show . Vice President Mike Pence is cheering on USA speed skaters at the Winter Olympics , before departing South Korea for Washington on Saturday.

Kim's Smiling Sister Exploits Trump-Moon Divide

February 12, 2018

Her arrival on Kim Jong Un's private jet with a coterie of 22 officials was broadcast live on South Korean television. "Kim Jong Un is clearly serious about reviving talks with the South to improve relations", said Koh Yu-hwan, a North Korean expert at Seoul's Dongguk University and a security adviser to Moon.

Winter Olympics was hit by cyber-attack, officials confirm

February 12, 2018

The delegation, the highest-ranking to visit the South, concludes its visit later on Sunday having charmed and intrigued the South Korean public, but still faces deep scepticism over the North's sincerity towards improving relations. The North's delegation to the Games also includes the country's ceremonial head of state as well as hundreds of female cheerleaders. The offer could put Moon in a delicate diplomatic quandary, but he avoided a direct response, said his spokesman Kim Eui-kyeom, ...

Iniesta explains why Barcelona failed to beat 'difficult' Getafe

February 12, 2018

Barcelona are going to go on to win the title this season, and they're probably going to step over Getafe to do it. Nou Camp will host the showdown. Their record over their last ten league matches is perfectly average - three wins, three losses, and four draws. Yerry Mina, who came off the bench against Valencia, is in line to make his full debut against Getafe regardless of Pique's fitness, with Valverde saying the Colombia worldwide would be ready if called upon.

Nunes did 'irreparable' harm to House Intelligence Committee, Democratic member says

February 12, 2018

Thomas Rooney (R-FL) told the Post , arguing "in a normal world", the committee would have interviewed permanent witnesses to their surveillance concerns. "This would be a very destructive decision". The wall is reportedly being constructed sometime this spring, CBS reported. The site says it is paid for by Nunes' campaign committee, and the congressman has shared some CARepublican posts on his Facebook page .

Kim Jong Un invites South Korean President Moon to Pyongyang

February 12, 2018

In January, South Korea's decision to allow the North's teams to compete in this year's Olympic games in Pyeongchang was a historic step toward diplomacy. Pence said Friday the USA would oppose talks between the two Koreas until the North agreed to open negotiations on ending its nuclear program. The invitation was extended by Kim's sister Kim Yo Jong during a lunch meeting with Moon at Blue House, the presidential palace in Seoul .

Mulvaney says Trump budget will have money for wall

February 12, 2018

Gov. Cuomo and former Gov. Christie had secured a funding agreement with the Obama administration to split the costs - 50 percent federally funded and 50 percent funded by NY and New Jersey. These would be "projects that can lift the American spirit, that are the next-century-type of infrastructure as opposed to just rebuilding what we have now".

Israel and Palestinians both hindering peace plan

February 12, 2018

Trump stressed his desire to achieve a peace deal between Israel and the Palestinians. Asked by editor-in-chief Boaz Bismouth when the U.S. would present its peace plan, Mr Trump said: "We will see what happens". Asked whether the settlements will be part of the peace plan, Trump replied, "We will be talking about settlements". Malaysia had strongly protested the decision and voted, along with 127 other countries, at the United Nations general assembly last December in favour of a ...

Winter Olympics 2018: North Korea invites South president to Pyongyang

February 12, 2018

Moon spokesman Kim Eui-kyeom said Saturday that Moon told Kim Yo Jong that the North and South should continue to build conditions for a summit. The first few days of the XXIII Olympic Winter Games have already revealed the softer side of the North's effort to woo the South and soften the resolve of the USA and its allies.

Lightning Strikes Leave Thousands In The Dark

February 12, 2018

He was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Between 20 and 40 millimetres fell across the region, with Brisbane receiving as little as 15 millimetres. "We had about 450 overhead power-lines go down last night", he said. COAST residents are still without power following a freak storm that ripped through South-east Queensland overnight.

New details released about the wedding of Prince Harry & Meghan Markle

February 12, 2018

The couple are "hugely grateful for the many good wishes they have received since announcing their engagement", the palace said. The palace said the pair were "very much looking forward" to sharing their celebrations with the public. Harry and USA actress Meghan have defied tradition to Wednesday on a Saturday - royal ceremonies are usually held on a weekday. The couple will marry at noon local time in St.

Kim Jong-un invites South Korea's President to Pyongyang

February 12, 2018

A White House official said although Moon did not discuss the invitation with Pence, the South Korean president made it very clear that only when North Korea actually starts to take steps to denuclearize would anyone even consider beginning to take the pressure off.

Moon dismisses Abe's call to resume US-S. Korea drills

February 12, 2018

However, South Korea's main opposition party warned that any talks between the two Koreas where the scrapping of North Korea's nuclear program was not a precondition would only "benefit the enemy". Aides acknowledged that the vice president's cynical message is an unusual one for Pence, but said the circumstances warrant the tone. Pence told reporters that despite disagreements over how to approach North Korea, the state of the alliance between the USA and South Korea is "strong".

VP Spokeswoman to CNN: 'Let's Not Whitewash North Korea's Record'

February 12, 2018

On the flight home from his Asian-Pacific trip flying somewhere over South Korea, Pence told reporters aboard Air Force Two that he appreciated Moon's transparency and perspective on North Korea, but reiterated that the USA and South Korea will "continue to stand strong and to work in a coordinated way to bring maximum economic and diplomatic pressure on North Korea ".

Flake: 'Huge Drawback' if Trump Lacks Concern for Abuse Victims

February 12, 2018

They came amid swirling questions about how White House chief of staff John Kelly had handled the matter and whether he could maintain his job despite Trump's growing frustration. Trump has not mentioned anything about the women in either case. One of Porter's ex-wives, Colbie Holderness backed up her claims with a photo of a black eye she said Porter gave her.

Arsene Wenger snaps back at Martin Keown's jibes after Tottenham defeat

February 12, 2018

The Italian won the Premier League title during his debut season in SW6. Although Kane was named Man of the Match, it was the display of Jan Vertonghen that got Spurs supporters talking on Twitter. But Wenger, who was challenged in his post match press conference about Keown's lacking hunger comments, insists that Kane is simply a world-class striker.

Is this the end for John Kelly?

February 12, 2018

One of the women , Colbie Holderness, provided corroborating photos showing her with a black eye she said Porter gave her when he punched her in the face during a 2005 trip to Italy. The White House announced Wednesday that Porter had resigned. Shah was asked questions about Trump's thoughts concerning legal immigration as it affects Indian immigrants, and those applying for Green Cards through the normal route, as well as on lifting the country quotas for legal immigration, News India ...

US Senate passes temporary budget to prevent shutdown

February 12, 2018

Meanwhile, total defense spending comes to $700 billion this year, which is exactly what President Trump has been demanding. Key aspects of the proposed budget agreement that covers the current fiscal year and the next. There will be $2 billion for fiscal year 2018 and $2 billion for fiscal year 2019 for high education programs programs helping students in college completion and affordability, as well as helping police officers, teachers and firefighters.

North Korea's Summit Offer Could Test US-South Korea's United Nuclear Front

February 12, 2018

A visit by Moon to the North would enable the first summit between leaders from the two Koreas since 2007. A visit by Moon to the North would be only the third inter-Korean summit to take place. "The vice president is grateful that President Moon reaffirmed his strong commitment to the global maximum pressure campaign and for his support for continued sanctions", Pence spokeswoman Alyssa Farah said when asked about the developments.

Again? Yup. What to know about the overnight budget showdown

February 12, 2018

White House spokesman Raj Shah announced President Donald Trump's support for the bill at his February 8 press briefing. The bill would raise military and domestic spending by nearly $300 billion over the next two years. The measure passed 71-28 after a day-long delay prompted by objections from Republican Senator Rand Paul over its cost. It also offers $89 billion in extra disaster relief for hurricanes and wildfires that hit several states a year ago.

Indian PM visits Ramallah, backs independent Palestine state

February 12, 2018

Such a framework would ostensibly replace Washington's long-standing monopoly as mediator. Also, India's rather subdued response to US President Donald Trump's controversial announcement in December a year ago recognising Jerusalem as the capital of Israel wherein it said: "India's position on Palestine is independent and consistent".

Trump says lives are being ruined 'by a mere allegation' of abuse

February 12, 2018

Kelly and press secretary Sarah Sanders both issued statements calling Porter a man of "integrity" in response to the initial Daily Mail report that Porter's two former wives had accused him of abuse. And the day before, he pointed to Porter's assertions of innocence and wished him a great future. It is alleged that Porter, 40, gave one ex-wife a black eye while another filed a restraining order.

The reasons North Korean athletes won't defect

February 11, 2018

Due to the raised seating, President Moon is looking up at the "First Sister" in what could appear like a power imbalance. Eager to put a reality check on the thaw in relations between the Koreas in advance of the Games, Pence met with North Korean defectors Friday and paid respects at the Cheonan Memorial in Pyeongtaek, which honours the 46 South Korean sailors killed in a 2010 torpedo attack blamed on the North.

Compania de Minas Buenaventura SAA (NYSE:BVN) Upgraded by Citigroup to "Buy"

February 11, 2018

When we look at the Volatility of the company, Week Volatility is at 2.64% whereas Month Volatility is at 2.87%. About 43.50M shares traded or 120.16% up from the average. Zacks Investment Research raised Compania de Minas Buenaventura SAA from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating and set a $16.00 target price on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, January 9th.

North and South Korea enter Winter Olympics as one

February 12, 2018

Kim Yo Jong and Kim Yong Nam arrived Friday afternoon, leading a senior delegation. It would be the first summit in more than a decade between Korean leaders. "Now, if we put our hearts and minds together, it will continue to grow larger and larger and turn into a snowman of peace". Pence avoided the North Korean official entirely.

US House Democratic leader does not back budget caps deal -statement

February 11, 2018

In the early hours of Friday, the USA federal government shuttered for the second time in less than a month as Kentucky Senator Rand Paul prevented the deal from passing on Thursday night ahead of a shutdown deadline. A shutdown - technically a lapse in agency appropriations - became inevitable as GOP Sen. Paul objected after a visibly irritated McConnell tried to move to a vote.

Second White House official resigns amid domestic violence accusations

February 12, 2018

Democratic Congresswoman Jackie Speier tweeted that Mr Trump's comments were "offensive". President Donald Trump on Friday praised White House aide Rob Porter , who resigned this week after allegations that he abused two former wives, and stressed that Porter has maintained his innocence.

Crash involving ambulance leads to DWI charge against Winston-Salem man

February 11, 2018

The crash is still being investigated. Lt. Rick Newnum of the Winston-Salem Police Department said the juvenile was a patient and that the ambulance was taking the juvenile to one of the hospitals in Winston-Salem when the crash occurred. North Carolina police have charged a man with drunken driving after an early morning crash overturned an ambulance and sent several people to the hospital.

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