Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff dismissed officials in her government, including her chief of staff, in an executive decision published in the official gazette of the government on Thursday.
Europe’s dominant economic power is leaning heavily on the IMF to accept hypothetical assurances that Greece’s debt burden will be addressed if needed and austerity policies that are less specific than the cuts it wanted.
Gordon Strachan says Craig Brown's point that the current Scotland squad lacks quality is a valid one.
George Clooney flashes a smile alongside Julia Roberts while attending the photo call for their upcoming film Money Monster held during the 2016 Cannes Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals on Thursday (May 12) in Cannes, France. The 55-year-old actor and Julia, 48, were also joined by director Jodie Foster, and co-stars Caitriona Balfe, [...]
An informant told Muncie police that the land's former owner, James "Buddy" Reynolds, ran a largescale marijuana distribution operation and buried a body at the site. Property alleged to be tied to criminal activity can be seized to pay for law enforcement expenses in forfeiture actions.
Police fired tear gas on Thursday to disperse large crowds in Paris protesting a contentious labor reforms bill that was pushed through the parliament two days ago, local media reported.
The Senate has passed legislation to allow female World War II pilots known as WASPs to continue placing their ashes at Arlington National Cemetery.
The Army says a 101st Airborne Division soldier has died from injuries suffered during a live-fire training exercise at Fort Polk, Louisiana.
Kaiser Health News' Julie Rovner explores why increasing competition in health insurance by allowing sales of policies across state lines might not be such a hot idea after all.
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah police regulators have cleared a former West Valley City detective who fatally shot a woman during a drug investigation. Peace Officer Standards and Training rule on Wednesday that it will not suspend revoke Shaun Cowley's police certification in connection to the 2012 death of 21-year-old Danielle Willard.
Tip 6: In steeds meer gemeenten moet per leging van de grijze container betaald worden. Wie zijn groente-, fruit- en tuinafval nog gewoon in de reguliere pedaalemmer gooit, en de zak vervolgens in de grijze container deponeert, kan makkelijke winst halen door de gft-container beter te gebruiken.
Richard Purcell
Nuclear Weapons, Nuclear Deterrence, Defense, National Security, Strategic Forces, Cruise Missiles, Russia, Uniterd States, China
The debate about the LRSO centers on the question of whether or not such a capability is necessary or appropriate.
There is a growing controversy in Washington over the Pentagon’s plans to develop a new nuclear-armed cruise missile. The new missile, termed the Long Range Stand Off weapon (LRSO), is intended to replace the Air... Читать дальше...
Geoff Ziezulewicz
MOSCOW, May 12 (UPI) -- Russian Foreign Ministry officials call the new Aegis Ashore missile defense site in Romania a "direct threat" and plan to upgrade their own defenses.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Long-term U.S. mortgage rates fell this week for a third straight week, posting new lows for the year. The benchmark 30-year rate reached a three-year low. The low rates come amid the spring home buying season, luring prospective purchasers. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac says the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dipped to 3.57 percent from 3.61 percent last week. It's far below its level a year ago of 3.85 percent. The average rate on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages eased to 2.81 percent... Читать дальше...
The Republican front-runner undoubtedly will cut taxes for the rich, writes Howard Gold.
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari vowed Thursday to fight corruption through the implementation of the data disclosure mechanism called the Open Contracting Data Standard, according to a press release. Buhari’s pledge came at the Britain-led summit on corruption just days after U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron called the largest African economy “fantastically corrupt.”
Crispin Rovere
Politics,
Some will never be able to reconcile themselves with Trump as the nominee, but make no mistake, the vast majority will.
Two months ago over 120 of the most accomplished Republican foreign policy experts signed an open letter penned by Professor Eliot Cohen. It was an unfiltered condemnation of Donald Trump and his campaign, and concludes with a pledge:
Therefore, as committed and loyal Republicans, we are unable to support a Party ticket with Mr. Читать дальше...
Graduation Day is one of the most significant turning points in a person’s life. It’s the day that celebrates your next step towards adulthood — whether that means spending next fall at the school of your dreams, or making moves toward your dream job – and it’s a day full of cheer and anticipation for the possibilities that lie ahead.
(AP) — State officials planned to review the circumstances involving a man who fatally stabbed two people at a home and mall and injured several others hours after being released from a hospital where his family said he was taken while suicidal and depressed. "Morton Hospital has been advocating for years that the state review and revise its policies that require outside third-party vendors to evaluate and determine the course of treatment for Medicaid patients in emergency departments," the statement said. Читать дальше...
Tip 5: Spuitbussen hebben een slecht imago. Niet alleen vanwege de inhoud die soms bij het chemisch afval hoort, ook vanwege de drijfgassen. Het is dus niet zo vreemd dat wij dachten dat ze bij het restafval horen. Tot een vriendin des huizes het afvalzakje uit de badkamer in de peiling kreeg.
The Ka-60 is designed for cargo transportation to the combat areas, search and rescue operations, as well as for the landing missions and patrol activities.
CHICAGO (AP) — Grain futures were mostly higher Thursday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade.