India is in the process of inducting two layered Ballistic Missile Defense into its armed forces. Last month it had successfully test-fired the Prithvi Air Defense (PAD) missile for exo-atmospheric ranges and on Wednesday morning its Advanced Air Defense (AAD) missile hits directly to incoming missile at a lower altitude.
TOKYO — A Canadian pastor serving a life sentence in North Korea has been allowed to meet with the Swedish ambassador in Pyongyang and telephone his family. Swedish Ambassador Torkel Stiernlof says he met Hyeon Soo Lim for 40 minutes last week. He said they discussed Lim’s health and other matters, but refused to comment
The most decorated Olympian Phelps, expressed his frustration at the lack of progress in the battle against the use of performance enhancing drugs in sport.
It is also partnering African DTH platform DStv for the launch of Zee Bollymovies, an English-dubbed Bollywood movie channel for the African market.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's plan to impose sharp cuts to foreign aid and domestic programs is running into opposition in Congress — and that's just from his Republican allies.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's plan to impose sharp cuts to foreign aid and domestic programs is running into opposition in Congress — and that's just from his Republican allies.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., who once headed the panel responsible for the foreign aid budget, stressed the need for robust spending as word circulated on Capitol Hill about the GOP president's proposal. Trump's draft budget plan would add $54 billion to the Pentagon's projected budget, financed by taking an equal amount from domestic agencies and departments. The proposed cut to the State Department's diplomatic corps and the foreign aid budget are particularly striking, and... Читать дальше...
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s plan to impose sharp cuts to foreign aid and domestic programs is running into opposition in Congress — and that’s just from his Republican allies. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., who once headed the panel responsible for the foreign aid budget, stressed the need for robust spending as word
RIJSSEN - Tijdens tentfeesten en andere evenementen wordt voortaan veel strenger gecontroleerd op alcoholgebruik door minderjarigen. Dat heeft de gemeente Rijssen-Holten besloten.
A woman has kicked out at a knife wielding attacker as she sat in her car at Bells Rapids on Wednesday morning.
Democrats and progressive groups were appalled that President Donald Trump failed to mention climate change in his first major speech to Congress.
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LOSSER - Ruim tachtig kinderen hebben meegedaan aan de kleurwedstrijd van de Losserse overkoepelende carnavalsvereniging de Gaffel Aöskesk/ De prijzen zijn gisteren uitgereikt aan de twaalf winnaars.
World No 1 Andy Murray is against giving wild cards to players returning from doping bans but the 29-year-old understands why tournament organisers make an exception for 'big names'.
They were in company of three other female teachers, but upon their abduction, the three female teachers were allowed by the suspected herdsmen to go home.
Minister of state for foreign affairs Khadijah Abba Ibrahim has declared that no Nigerian death has been recorded in renewed xenophobic attacks in South Africa.
MOSCOW — The largest provider of humanitarian aid in rebel-held eastern Ukraine said on Wednesday that it has suspended its operations there. The charity foundation run by billionaire Rinat Akhmetov has been distributing food and other supplies to residents in the rebel-controlled east, where most of the international aid organizations have no access. Akhmetov’s foundation
Senator John McCain met with known terrorists in Syria in order to try and oust Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, according to unnamed officials. The news of McCain’s illegal rendezvous with militants in northern Syria was published by the Wall Street Journal on February 22. Thenewamerican.com reports: McCain’s office said his visit to Syria was an opportunity “to assess dynamic conditions on the ground” there and also praised President Trump for requesting a review of the U.S. strategy to defeat ISIS. Читать дальше...
According to the director of Al Mezan Center for Human Rights, the Unlawful Combatants Law allows the Israeli military to detain civilians based on suspicion and gives the detainees no traditional legal protections.
A little drink would do President Donald Trump a "lot of good," the chief executive of Campari group told CNBC on Wednesday.
Steve Beshear accused president of planning to rip affordable health insurance from Americans
AMSTERDAM (AFN) - Supermarktconcern Ahold Delhaize was woensdag met afstand de grootste winnaar in de Amsterdamse AEX-index. Het bedrijf opende de boeken over het afgelopen jaar en werd daar door beleggers voor beloond. Telegraaf Media Groep (TMG) behoorde bij de kleinere bedrijven tot de uitschieters, na een hoger overnamebod van Talpa.
OSAKA, Japan - Grand champion Kisenosato (2nd from L) participates in firefighting training in Osaka on March 1, 20...
