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Priyanka gets shoved at Rahul Gandhi's march at India Gate
He added that women in the country deserve freedom and safety. What do you think about the growing violence against women & children? Rahul Gandhi had announced the midnight protest in a tweet on Wednesday, and although he had termed it a "silent" peaceful vigil, anti-BJP slogans could be heard by the protesters. [Full Article...]
Potentially 'Historic' April Snowstorm Intensifying: Blizzard Warnings in 6 States
Winter weather advisories, for a mix of sleet, freezing rain and/or snow, have been issued farther east including parts of western, central and upstate NY and Vermont. "Accumulating snow is possible Saturday night into Sunday ". The chance of precipitation is 60 percent with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. [Full Article...]
Trade War Could Spell Trouble for Missouri Farmers
Despite China's retaliation with its own tariffs, numerous tariff "plans" or "proposals" announced by either country were just that, Mr Oliver pointed out. As to the first question, it would seem highly unlikely that China will buckle under US public pressure to mend its ways in the area of trade relations. [Full Article...]
United States air strike against Syria risky but necessary
Trump said earlier this week that he would have a decision in a very short period of time. "Of course, the chemical attack is what pushed us to agree" to a withdrawal from Douma, said Yasser Dalwan, a high-ranking member of Jaish al-Islam. [Full Article...]
Bipartisan group of senators introduce proposal to protect Mueller
If he doesn't fire Mueller, the Special Counsel's investigation will likely also result in a political disaster with the same election outcome. The advertisements for the interviews have begun blanketing cable news, leading Trump to angrily surmise that Comey was "going to lie" and try to "make money" by tarnishing the president's reputation, according to two people familiar with the president's... [Full Article...]
Green-haired turtle that breathes through its genitals added to endangered list
Unfortunately, the Mary River turtle is listed as Endangered by the IUCN Red List following precipitous declines since 1970. Boasting a green, punk hairdo and the unusual ability to breathe through its backside, an Australian turtle has become famous overnight-but not only for its eccentricity. [Full Article...]
One killed and hundreds wounded in clashes at Gaza border
Israel blames Hamas and Islamic Jihad for the violence, and has said those killed were "known terrorists". The Ministry stated that the army targeted the clearly marked field clinics, causing seventeen medics to suffer the effects of tear gas inhalation, along with dozens of Palestinians, who were receiving treatment there. [Full Article...]
Syrian government raises flag in Douma - Russian agencies
US President Donald Trump on Thursday put off a final decision on possible military strikes against Syria after tweeting earlier that they could happen "very soon or not so soon at all". At stake in Syria is the potential for confrontation, if not outright conflict, between the US and Russian Federation, former Cold War foes whose relations have deteriorated in recent years over Moscow's inter... [Full Article...]