European Union seeks clarity on whether it will be hit by United States tariffs
Trump announced last week that he would soon impose a 25 percent tariff on imported steel and a 10 percent tariff on imported aluminum as a way to bolster US manufacturing and national security. The list, seen by dpa, includes goods such as bourbon, peanut butter, cranberries and orange juice, as well as steel, textile and industrial products.
Kentucky man pleads guilty to attacking US Sen. Rand Paul
Boucher pleaded guilty to assaulting a member of Congress resulting in personal injury, a felony under federal law. Boucher was charged after attacking Paul at his Bowling Green home on November 3, 2017, while the senator was mowing his lawn.
United Nations chief says Philippines president Duterte needs "psychiatric evaluation"
The petition included Victoria Tauli-Corpuz, appointed in 2014 as United Nations special rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples , who was listed as a senior member of the Maoist rebel group. Global rights groups and local critics have accused Duterte of drifting toward authoritarianism after declaring martial law in the south during a major attack by pro-ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) group militants a year ago.
Trump tariffs: Why sparing some countries could make trade chaos worse
Trade tensions between the world's two largest economies have risen since Trump took office. A source at a Europe-based steel producer said while steelmakers might be able to withstand the tariffs, the industry was trying to deter Trump from taking any action that would harm it, hence the strong rhetoric.
Bahrain celebrates International Women's day
A few dozen women gathered in Central Texas for a networking event and discussion about female entrepreneurship, sharing paths to success and journeys about women leadership. Over the past year, my Administration has championed the creation of worldwide initiatives to promote women's economic empowerment. Aside from walkouts and strikes , many women and celebrities have taken to social media to thank the women who shaped them and to celebrate their femininity.
Pope Francis warns against being 'enslaved to hatred'
By contrast, the report shows that when it comes to Democratic or Democratic-leaning Catholics, "there has been no statistically significant change in opinion on either of these questions". The poll suggests that most American Catholics believe the pope has nudged the church into being more accepting of homosexuality , divorce and remarriage.
Trump Seeks $100 Billion Cut in US-China Trade Deficit
The U.S. trade deficit rose in January to the highest level since October 2008, defying President Donald Trump's efforts to bring more balance to America's trade with the rest of the world. In an attempt to forestall a potential trade war and dispel USA concerns, in February Chinese President Xi Jinping sent two special envoys - China's top diplomat, Yang Jiechi, and Xi's top economic adviser, Liu He - in succession to Washington, DC for talks with US senior officials.
Corbyn admits membership of controversial FB group, but denies seeing anti-Semitic posts
Mr Corbyn committed his party to staying in a customs union , seemingly putting his party on a clearer footing. Mr Corbyn's son, Seb, chief of staff to Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell, and Jack Bond, a member of his team, are also thought to be members.
Palestinian killed in clashes with Israeli army
Mohammed al-Jabari, 24, was shot during the clashes in the southern West Bank city of Hebron and later died in hospital, the ministry said. The official Palestinian news agency Wafa said the man had disabilities, without elaborating. The demonstrations have been organized every Friday since U.S. President Donald Trump declared Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and made a decision to move the embassy from Tel Aviv to the disputed holy city on December 6.
Spring Clocks Forward Saturday, Check Smoke Detectors
Residents should test batteries monthly and be sure that all smoke alarms 10-years old or older are replaced. Of those fires, 89 of the homes did not have a working smoke alarm. Replace the entire smoke alarm every l0 years. For best protection, smoke alarms should be installed inside and outside sleeping rooms. Note that some smoke and CO alarm manufacturers recommend specific brands of batteries; if possible, avoid low-cost brands.
Looking Ahead To The Second Nor'easter This Month
An 88-year-old woman in the New York City suburb of Suffern was crushed to death by a tree that fell as she shoveled snow Wednesday , and a man died Thursday in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey , when he apparently drove around cones warning motorists about a downed live wire and the vehicle caught fire.
Photo of waitress helping elderly customer at Waffle House goes viral
But on that day in February, what she did for an elderly customer was captured in a photo that's gone viral. 'I wasn't raised to bash people or anything, ' she said. As a thank-you gesture in recognition of her kindness, TSU presented her with a $16,000 scholarship and La Marque mayor Bobby Hocking honored her with her own day, Fox 8 reports.
Dáil Concludes Debate On Bill Enabling Referendum On The 8th Amendment
The Cabinet has approved the bill that will allow for a referendum on the Eight Amendment to be held this May. It comes after Ireland's Supreme Court ruled that state protections for unborn babies do not extend beyond the right to life.
3 killed, several injured in fire at chemical factory in Maharashtra
Even as firemen and disaster teams battled the multiple fires, the blaze quickly spread to at least five other chemical companies in the vicinity, Shinge said. Six factories namely Novaphene, Unimax, Prachi, Arti, Bharat Rasayan, Darbarwere affected by the fire. "The reverberations of the blast were strongly felt in 8-10 kilometre radius".
Officer charged with assaulting black jaywalking suspect in North Carolina
Something that won't be happening according to Hooper is an investigation into who leaked the tape of the beating to the Asheville Citizen-Times, which first published it. At the hospital, Hickman verbally abused Rush and used racial slurs against him. The person on foot said he couldn't inhale as Hickman stifled him, a few times hit him over the head and bound him.
BJD candidates file nomination papers for Rajya Sabha polls
The three filed the nominations in the presence of Chief Minister and BJD supremo Naveen Patnaik and several other MLAs of the party. "After the suspension of Kendrapara MP Baijayant "Jay" Panda, whose family runs a media house, from the BJD, the party had been desperately looking for those with media clout", said a senior party leader.
Reports Of Man With Gun, Body Armor At Yountville Veterans Home
The Napa Valley Register reported an armed gunman, dressed in black with body armor, entered the building and may have taken hostages. Shots have been fired at the Veterans Home of California in Yountville, north of Napa, according to Bay Area media reports.
Police release frantic 911 calls from Florida school shooting
Scott has said he was not interested in arming teachers. "I'm going to review the bill line-by-line, and the group that I'm going to be talking to, the group that I care the most about right now, because it impacted them so much, is the families", Scott told reporters Wednesday.
Our freedoms are under attack: Sonia Gandhi
While she didn't take specific names, she said "individuals may mesmerise for a while", a snide reference to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's oratory. "I saw what a bad political decision can to do years and years of policy-making", he said. The BJP has lost the touch with the people and created a strategic problem in Jammu and Kashmir, he said and underlined the need to engage people and win their trust.
Severed human hands are found dumped in Russian Federation
Though cops also said the macabre find should have been kept in a forensic laboratory and not hidden in a bag. The Siberian Times reported that one theory is that one gruesome theory is that the hands were axed off as a punishment for theft.