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French foreign minister says Iran deal can still work

May 15, 2018

Many European diplomats doubt privately that the 2015 accord between Iran and six world powers can survive the reimposition of USA sanctions ordered by Trump, but the European powers will say that they stick by the terms of the 2015 pact giving Iran sanctions relief in return for an end to its nuclear ambitions.

Trump and Xi Move To Resolve Shutdown of ZTE Corp

May 15, 2018

The surprising overture to China marked a dramatic departure from Mr. Trump's rhetoric during the campaign, when he said he would no longer allow China to "rape our country" and steal U.S.jobs. Given the amount is only 2.5 per cent of China's annual exports, many economists believe the direct impact would be small. The Wall Street Journal reported Monday that the two countries were in talks about such a potential swap: The U.S.

Monday's Wake-Up Weather: Kicking off the week with rain chances!

May 15, 2018

However, clouds and fog should slowly give way to some breaks of sunshine by this afternoon, and that sunshine coupled with a shift in the wind from the southwest should allow temperatures to bounce back nicely. High of 91 degrees. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 8 miles per hour in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Thursday: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm.

Mahathir to stay up to two years as Malaysia PM

May 15, 2018

Mahathir added that Anwar, after his release, would need to seek a seat in parliament and then might be given a cabinet post, but would play the same role in the coalition as leaders of the other three parties in the alliance. Najib set up 1MDB in 2009 and previously served as chairman of its advisory board. Dr Mahathir had personally ordered travel restrictions on Mr Najib last Saturday after news spread that the latter was about to fly off to Jakarta for a short break.

BSF Personnel Martyred in Ceasefire Violation Along International Border in Jammu

May 15, 2018

Pakistan has repeatedly violated ceasefire agreement with India, with more than 650 such incidents this year alone - till April. "A BSF jawan was injured during ceasefire violation in Samba on IB near Manguchak post of 173 Battalion at around 0120 hrs (1.20am) late Monday night", according to an intelligence officer.

ADL slams chief rabbi for likening black people to monkeys

May 15, 2018

The relocation of the USA embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem has been highly contentious for America abruptly breaking from decades of global tradition with the symbolic move that recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital, something that offends Palestinians who long said the city was its own capital.

Arun Jaitley's got a new kidney, recovering well: AIIMS

May 15, 2018

Recently, while taking a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Gandhi had tweeted a "fake letter" from the PM, saying, "Dear FM, As you are indisposed and Finance Secretary is on vacation with his Guru on a quest for inner peace, I have chose to shut the Finance Ministry till further notice".

NBC Revokes 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' Cancellation After Fans Went Berserk

May 15, 2018

Since the cancellation, fans had rallied online to keep the show alive. But while Allen had suggested that his show's cancellation was related to his conservative views , politics may have played less of a role than business: Twentieth Century Fox Television produces the show.

BSEB 10th class result 2018 expected today; check at biharboard

May 15, 2018

The BSEB class 10th results reportedly have been delayed. Normally every year the Bihar School Examination Board conducts Annual Secondary School Examination in the month of February/March and Supplementary School Examination in the month of August/September on the basis of course/syllabus as prescribed by the state Government.

Best potential for rain and storm chances is today, could use it!

May 15, 2018

Most of the storms will be north of I-80, and some will have strong winds, hail, and heavy rain. Saturday will be mostly cloudy with a chance for isolated showers and storms as a boundary remains near the region. Lows drop to the 40s and 50s. Tonight a few storms are possible before midnight, very limited and isolated in coverage. The sky will feature more clouds than sun, and highs will be in the low to mid 80s, right at seasonal averages for mid to late May.

Militants attack Afghan government building, 10 dead

May 15, 2018

Afghan government officials at Tuesday's news conference said two Afghan security personnel were killed and four others wounded, while, 10 Taliban were killed and the same number of them wounded. Local media reported that Taliban forces was close to taking over a prison in the city. The group said in April that this year's campaign, called 'Al Khandaq, ' is in response to US President Donald Trump's aggressive military strategy to force the militants into peace talks.

Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 crash was deliberate, aviation experts suggest

May 15, 2018

And after two months of thinking about it, I finally got the answer - somebody was looking out the window. A former Senior investigator with the Transportation Safety Board of Canada, Larry Vance, along with the other experts on the show, stated that Shah was attempting suicide, taking the passenger aircraft to the most remote place possible.

Modi to hold 'informal' summit with Russian president Putin next week

May 15, 2018

The two leaders will discuss their respective national developmental priorities and bilateral matters. This announcement follows the May 10 visit of National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale to Moscow, where they met Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and other senior officials, including Secretary of the Russian Security Council, Nikolai Patrushev.

Trump Moonwalks Away From Pledge to Denuclearize North Korea

May 15, 2018

The site lies just across the border in North Korea but was closed in 2016 after a nuclear test and rocket launch. He said, "In the end, North Korea will remain a nuclear power packaged as a non-nuclear power". That seems like it can be addressed by restrictions on missile capacity and/or some treaty which eliminates by some definition how much we consider North Korea a "threat".

Rauner Proposes Bringing Back Death Penalty, Other Gun Measures, in Amendatory Veto

May 15, 2018

Trailing his challenger by double digits, Rauner's tossing some red meat to his conservative base. Gov. Bruce Rauner dropped a bombshell Monday, saying he wants to re-instate the death penalty for mass murders and anyone who kills a law enforcement agent.

How much will Democrats benefit from Pennsylvania's new congressional map?

May 15, 2018

They face attorney Laura Ellsworth of Allegheny County in the Republican governor primary, but most observers say the race is between Mango and Wagner. Tomorrow, voters will hit the polls for the primary election. Now, people who go to the DMV and have a qualifying interaction get automatically registered.

Maine Poor People's Campaign protests in Augusta

May 15, 2018

Barber and the Rev. Liz Theoharis, the other campaign leader, were arrested Monday outside the U.S. Capitol during a similar protest in the nation's capital, the campaign said in a new release. We know that in the richest country in the world, there is no reason for children to go hungry, for the sick to be denied health care and for citizens to have their votes suppressed.

Sichuan A319 loses cockpit windshield mid-flight

May 15, 2018

Mr Liu had to land the Airbus A319 immediately, a task made more hard because the instruments malfunctioned and it was too loud to use the radio. Passengers were unhurt, but the cockpit's temperature dropped to -40C and a co-pilot was partially sucked out of the plane, the captain said.

Resolution tabled in KP condemning Nawaz's remarks

May 15, 2018

The PTI leader further said, "Indian media exploited Nawaz's statement and it reached a point where a meeting of the National Security Council had to be called". "The meeting unanimously termed remarks (by Sharif) incorrect and misleading", said a statement issued after the 22nd NSC meeting at the Prime Minister's House.

Korea begins dismantling nuclear test site: USA analysis

May 15, 2018

Moon said Monday that the North's move shows how honest the country is about making the talks between Kim and Trump a success. But North Korea has not made public what concessions it is offering, and the South's JoongAng Ilbo daily noted it had only invited journalists to witness the operation at the Punggye-ri site.

Access Roads at Risk, Hawaii Volcano Could Spur More Evacuations

May 15, 2018

Kilauea volcano is near-constantly erupting from vents either on its summit (caldera) or on the rift zones. The volcano is located in the far east of Hawaii's 4,028-square-mile (10,430-square-km) Big Island , which is home to about 200,000 people.

South Africa recalls ambassador to Israel following death of 55 Palestinian protesters

May 15, 2018

Many of the United States' allies, along with its foes, expressed criticism of the USA decision to open its embassy in Jerusalem Monday, saying it would increase tensions in the Middle East. "Hamas is intentionally and cynically provoking this response", White House spokesman Raj Shah told reporters, adding the United States did not believe the opening of the embassy or the latest violence would affect its peace plan.

PM Modi to visit Russian Federation next week for informal summit with Putin

May 15, 2018

Both the leaders will also discuss their respective national developmental priorities and bilateral matters. "This will be an important occasion for the two leaders to exchange views on worldwide matters in a broad and long-term perspective with the objective of further strengthening our Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership", said the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) formal statement.

Col Joseph finally leaves for US

May 15, 2018

The government reportedly took the decision after the U.S. government assured that Col Hall will be tried under United States laws, the sources added. Col Hall had initially avoided arrest because of his diplomatic immunity, but a first information report (FIR) regarding the incident had been registered at the Kohsar Police Station.

WH leakers are 'traitors and cowards'

May 15, 2018

White House counselor Kellyanne Conway echoed President Trump's sentiments about the people anonymously leaking from the White House. Responding to the remark about creating a historical record, DailyKos wrote, "Let's take that as an admission that Donald Trump lies and Sarah Huckabee Sanders lies for him, and the official White House record is not an accurate one".

10 children rescued from 'horrible' living conditions

May 15, 2018

Greg Hurlbut . Jonathan Allen, a 29-year-old Fairfield resident, was arrested and booked into the Solano County Jail for nine counts of felony torture and six counts of felony child abuse . "Once that fear sets in, you don't know what to do", she said. "I strive, I thrive on being a good parent to my children", Rogers said. She did not say why.

1-year-old boy found naked and alone in OR forest

May 15, 2018

According to the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office , 25-year-old Brandon M. Blouin asked passerbys to call police Thursday after her couldn't find his baby or his baby's mother. - A 1-year-old boy is safe after being abandoned in the woods outside of Bend, Oregon . "I don't think we could've gotten a much bigger win than this", Jackson told The Oregonian .

Oil edges up at settlement as supply questions vex market

May 15, 2018

Zarif is heading a high-ranking political-economic delegation during his visit to China. In 2015, India had helped to stitch the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action ( JCPOA ) and was seen as the main benefactor of the worldwide co-operation that enabled Iran to be a peaceful nuclear power.

First Lady's Kidney Procedure Successful

May 15, 2018

Fifty-seven percent said they now have a favorable impression of the first lady. Other first ladies underwent medical procedures during their term. Melania, 48, is expected to remain at Walter Reed medical centre for the next few days. The latter caused a firestorm of controversy because it encompasses cyberbullying, a tactic that Melania Trump's husband, the President, has often been accused of fueling.

Eight children among 52 killed during protests against US Embassy in Jerusalem

May 15, 2018

The comments echoed remarks made at a ceremony in Jerulsalem Monday by President Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner . "The Palestinians should understand this was not meant to provoke them", Friedman noted. US Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin and US President's daughter Ivanka Trump unveil an inauguration plaque during the opening of the US embassy in Jerusalem on May 14, 2018 .

Pompeo promises N. Korea future 'brimming with prosperity' if it denuclearizes

May 15, 2018

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's vow came as senior US officials expressed growing optimism ahead of the landmark June 12 summit between Kim and US President Donald Trump . North Korea has carried out six nuclear tests, and a string of missile launches - including three intercontinental ballistic missiles. The North's announcement came days after Washington announced that the historic summit between Kim and Trump would be held on June 12 in Singapore .

Tharoor calls Delhi Police charge sheet preposterous, says he intends to contest

May 15, 2018

When Tharoor returned with his two aides, he discovered Pushkar's body in the suite around 8:30 pm. The injection mark, the chargesheet explains, were for the blood samples she had given before coming to Delhi and a doctor had confirmed this in his statement to the cops.

Green Beret waterboards himself in support of Trump's Central Intelligence Agency pick Gina Haspel

May 15, 2018

The former MMA fighter hasn't been in a UFC bout since losing to Kelvin Gastelum on December 10, 2016 in UFC 206. So, he got a bunch of his friends to perform the technique on him. It's not torture if your friends are standing by to ensure nothing untoward happens to you. "I don't think it's knowable whether interrogation techniques played a role in that".

Let's talk about Mahira Khan's 7 looks at Cannes 2018

May 15, 2018

The actress kept it casual yet chic in her sartorial outfits. She completed the look with a vibrantly-printed kaftaan. Not the one to indulge blindly into trends, Mahira has a way with fashion, understanding the nuances of what suits her petite frame the best.

Suspected bomb found in attacked SA mosque

May 15, 2018

One worshipper martyred and two others were wounded in a knife attack in the same mosque last Thursday in Verulam on the outskirts of the eastern port city of Durban. South African Muslims, who comprise some two percent of the total population, which is 55 million, are known to be tolerant and these attacks are new in the community.

Mother of 2 says killer couldn't destroy family

May 15, 2018

The parents of two small children whose nanny stabbed them to death at their New York City home say she is "an evil and utterly unsafe narcissist" who deserves her sentence of life in prison without parole. Krim had been at a swimming class with her 3-year-old daughter, Nessie Krim. The children's father and Marina's husband, Kevin Krim , was returning home from a West Coast business trip when police reached him at John F.

Busy Everest season gets underway with 30 summits

May 15, 2018

When Xia Boyu first attempted Everest in 1975, he was 27 years old. There are only about a couple of days of windows of good weather on the highest part of the peak in May, when climbers rush to attempt their way to the summit. He was guided by Kathmandu guide Mingma G Sherpa of Imagine Trek and Expedition . Xinhua's official news agency said Xia tried to reach the summit in 2014, 2015 and 2016, but failed in those attempts.

Mother Pulls Gun from Handbag And Kills Armed Robber Outside School

May 15, 2018

The video of the armed mom killing the gunman can be seen here (be warned that it contains some images that could be disturbing to some viewers). The man, who has been identified as 21-year-old Elivelton Neves Moreira, lunged towards the crowd with a gun outside a private school in Sao Paulo, Brazil .