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Ireland abortion referendum: United Kingdom minister hopes for NI law change
The Irish Times and RTE television exit polls suggest the Irish people have voted to repeal a 1983 constitutional amendment that effectively bans abortions . If the victory is officially confirmed, Ireland's government says it is committed to introducing unrestricted access to abortion for women up to 12 weeks pregnant. [Full Article...]
Putin hints at becoming prime minister again in 2024
President Vladimir Putin said Thursday Russia regrets U.S. President Donald Trump calling off his summit plans with Kim Jong Un, but hopes dialogue can be resumed and the summit eventually take place. "This was said with regard to Brexit, and we're accused of everything bad". Macron responded on a serious note that France and its allies could stand for themselves. [Full Article...]
S Korea welcomes prospect of 'reignited' US-North Korea talks
South Korea, which brokered the talks between Washington and Pyongyang , was caught off guard by President Trump's abrupt cancellation of the summit citing hostility in recent North Korean comments. United States officials have talked about a comprehensive one-shot deal in which North Korea fully eliminates its nukes first and receives rewards later. [Full Article...]
Alberto takes aim at the Gulf Coast
Still expect the main impacts for Middle Georgia to be heavy rainfall as Alberto moves closer and makes landfall along the Gulf Coast. The winds will create rip current dangers and hazardous boating conditions. Tropical Storm Watches will continue for parts of the Yucatan, western Cuba and the northern Gulf coast. A subtropical storm has a less defined and cooler center than a tropical storm, ... [Full Article...]
Trump teases that summit with Kim may be back on
We will soon see where it will lead, hopefully to long and enduring prosperity and peace. But there is also no question that his abrupt decisions-first raising expectations, by so readily and eagerly embracing the prospect of a summit, and then dashing them, with his unexpected withdrawal-do not fit very well into the ponderous, incremental world of worldwide diplomacy. [Full Article...]
'Plan B': Tehran Gives European Powers One Week to Salvage Nuclear Deal
British, Chinese, French, German and Russian officials will try to flesh out with Iran's deputy foreign minister a strategy to save the deal by keeping oil and investment flowing, while circumventing US sanctions that risk hurting the economy. [Full Article...]
Evicted 30-Year-Old Michael Rotondo Says His Parents Aren't Good People
Christina and Mark Rotondo have sent their son Michael five notices between February 2 and March 30 in an effort to toss him from their Camillus home, according to the mom's suit, filed earlier this month in Onondaga County Supreme Court. [Full Article...]
Forecasters predict active hurricane season: 10-16 named storms, 5-9 hurricanes
A system was brewing in the southern Gulf on Thursday that has a 70 per cent chance of becoming a tropical cyclone, the US National Hurricane Centre (NHC) said. One to four of the hurricanes will reportedly reach "major" hurricane status. A vehicle drives on a damaged road in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in Humacao, Puerto Rico , on October 2. [Full Article...]
Drug-trafficking grandma sentenced to death in Malaysia
Maria Elvira Pinto Exposto , 54, was arrested at a Kuala Lumpur airport in 2014 after she was found carrying 1.1kg (2.4lbs) of crystal methamphetamine . "You have another round of appeal and we wish you luck", Baki said. Sydney grandmother Maria Elvira Pinto Exposto has reportedly been sentenced to death by hanging. [Full Article...]
Trump administration considers tariff on cars
So what's behind the move? The United States will decide by June 1 whether to impose steel and aluminum tariffs on European Union imports, something which has moved trans-Atlantic relations to the brink of a trade war. Bureau of Labor Statistics. US auto sales fell 2 percent a year ago after hitting a record high in 2016. Those indicators do not suggest an industry in need of protection. [Full Article...]
China Plans Tariff Cut on Wide Range of Consumer Goods
Speaking at the White House, Trump said United States technology firms have been hurt by a Commerce Department decision that prohibits them from selling components to ZTE. "Both parties have come together today to strongly rebuke ZTE and the administration's soft approach", Schumer said, calling the amendment a "huge" move "in our fight against the Chinese, and we should pass this legislation on... [Full Article...]
Samantha Bee revisits Georgia again, lauding Stacey Abrams, mocking Brian Kemp
Abrams is betting she can succeed by abandoning the political playbook of previous Democratic nominees , who ran centrist campaigns aimed at luring back older white voters who had come to favor Republicans . Sure, it will help Abrams if she can limit the margins by which she loses in small-town Georgia. But she could not vote for the BDS bill, she said, for the same reason that other progressive... [Full Article...]
Days 11 Hikes: Petrol And Diesel Prices Rise Once Again
Breaching the previous records, petrol and diesel prices in Patna on Wednesday climbed to Rs83.01 and Rs72.99 per litre, respectively. With an increase of 38 paisa per litre for petrol, it is now at Rs. However, in Telangana, the tax rate is 35.02% on Petrol and 27% on Diesel. Among the proposals being discussed is that OMCs, too, should be asked to take a small hit by way of compensating petr... [Full Article...]
Court Case Alleges Zuckerberg set up Fraudulent Scheme to Weaponize Data
He added: "Whether it's fake news, foreign interference in elections or developers misusing people's information, we didn't take a broad enough view of our responsibilities. Facebook chief executive Mark apologised to European Union lawmakers on Tuesday and said the company had not done enough to prevent misuse of the social network. [Full Article...]
How to track Alabama's NCAA golf championship final round
The two remained squared at the turn, where Hou went on to win four consecutive holes. "I had a really bad first hole, but she told me don't think too much, just like stroke play, just watch the speed". Haley Moore lofted a tough chip to tap-in range to win and clinch victory, and the Wildcats were celebrating. Abe's chip rolled past the hole and she eventually two-putted. [Full Article...]
Group to redo soccer star Brandi Chastain plaque after social media uproar
How this became her plaque is a freaking embarrassment for BASHOF. It should be noted, though, that the poorly done plaque may just be a symbol of success considering a sculpture of male soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo unveiled past year garnered similar reactions. [Full Article...]
Gas prices spike as Memorial Day weekend nears
Gas is the highest it has been since 2014, though it's still far below 2008's record $4.11. "I actually have other classes that I'm taking on aviation maintenance, which is all the way to Duluth, so in a week, I average $70 (in gas) - just for my school, not anything separate or doing anything personal", Desire said, adding that he expects prices to reach or surpass the $3-per-gallon mark sooner... [Full Article...]
Texas, Austin Suburbs Lead The Nation In Population Growth (Again)
In fact, for the second consecutive year , Seattle added more people in 2017 than all the King County suburbs combined. 2016-17: 4.8 percent growth, adding 8,346 residents for a total estimated population of 181,330. Fourth-place Houston has 2,312,717 residents. Elsewhere in Texas, smaller, satellite cities near major cities experienced the fastest population growth in the country in 2017. [Full Article...]
Veteran Affairs, American Legion Plan Virgin Islands Memorial Day Activities
Memorial Day Breakfast, 9-11 a.m. Dansville Community Center, 1317 Mason St. The parade will go down Main Street and turn to end at First Citizens Bank. while the church remains open for fellowship. The service will be moved to 11 a.m.at Coralville American Legion, 901 Second St., in the event of rain. [Full Article...]
Turkish lira plummets against dollar
The Turkish lira regained some of its value after the bank's monetary policy committee held an emergency meeting and announced it was raising the rate from 13.5 percent to 16.5 percent. During a speech in the Presidential Complex in Ankara, Erdogan linked the currency fluctuations to global factors, saying it is not in line with the economic realities of Turkey. [Full Article...]