Thursday, February 23, 2017

President Obama Surprises Joe Biden With Medal of Freedom and other top stories.

  • President Obama Surprises Joe Biden With Medal of Freedom

    President Obama Surprises Joe Biden With Medal of Freedom
    This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.... as I have worried deliver my farewell address will try to be relatively brief ... I just wanted that ... some folks together to pay tribute to somebody was not ... only been by my side ... for the ration of this ... amazing journey ... but somebody who is devoted his entire ... professional life ... to service ... to this country ... best Buy's resin America's ever had ... to go buy the the the ... this also gives ..
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  • Le Pen's world: French nationalism at heart of her campaign

    Le Pen's world: French nationalism at heart of her campaign
    PARIS — France — as envisioned by far-right leader Marine Le Pen — should be its own master and have no globalization issues, European Union membership or open borders. It would join the United States and Russia in a global battle against Islamic militants. Francs, not euros, would fill the pockets of French citizens. Borders would be so secure that illegal immigration would no longer fuel fears of terror attacks or drain public coffers. It’s a vision that holds increasing appeal for voters onc..
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  • Central American country records rare day without a killing

    Central American country records rare day without a killing
    El Salvador, one of the world's deadliest countries, has recorded a rare day without a single homicide. National Civil Police commissioner Howard Cotto said at a news conference Thursday that no murders were reported the previous day in the gang-plagued Central American nation. LATINO PASTOR ONCE CRITICAL OF TRUMP INVITED TO INAUGURATION DAY CEREMONY The last time the country went a full day without any killings was Jan. 22, 2015, according to records kept by The Associated Press. It also happe..
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  • This former British spy was identified as the Trump dossier source. Now he is in hiding.

    This former British spy was identified as the Trump dossier source. Now he is in hiding.
    Christopher Steele, who wrote reports on compromising material Russian operatives allegedly collected on U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, is a former officer in Britain's MI-6, according to people familiar with his career. (Reuters) LONDON — The former British intelligence officer who had a key role in drafting the dossier that alleged Russia holds compromising material and information on President-elect Donald Trump has gone into hiding, according to British reports. Christopher Steele..
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  • Iraqi forces reach second Mosul bridge, enter university complex: military

    Iraqi forces reach second Mosul bridge, enter university complex: military
    By Isabel Coles and John Davison | MOSUL, Iraq/BAGHDAD MOSUL, Iraq/BAGHDAD Iraqi special forces stormed the Mosul University complex in the city's northeast on Friday and pushed Islamic State further back to reach another bridge across the Tigris river, the military said.The militants were fighting back at the university, which they had seized when they took over the city in 2014. A Reuters reporter witnessed heavy clashes inside the campus.Iraqi forces have recaptured most districts in east..
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  • Syria says Israeli missiles struck near military airport

    Syria says Israeli missiles struck near military airport
    BEIRUT (AP) — Syria accused Israel of firing missiles early on Friday that struck near a major military airport west of Damascus, sparking a fire, and warned Israel of repercussions without specifying whether it would retaliate for the attack.The attack was the third such incident recently, according to the Syrian government.In a statement carried on the official news agency SANA, the Syrian military said several missiles were launched just after midnight from an area near Lake Tiberias.The miss..
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  • Cuban-Americans react to end of 'wet foot, dry foot' policy

    Cuban-Americans react to end of 'wet foot, dry foot' policy
    So, she applauded the Obama administration's abrupt end to the longstanding policy, known as "wet foot, dry foot," by which the US sent back Cubans intercepted at sea but allowed those who reached land to stay. The policy encouraged Cubans to risk their lives to seek freedom and enter the US without a visa to become permanent residents, Vianelo said."It is now up to the new generation, the young Cubans, to liberate themselves from communism the way it's supposed to be done, from inside Cuba," Vi..
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  • Tristram Hunt, Labour Lawmaker, Resigns to Lead V&A Museum

    Tristram Hunt, Labour Lawmaker, Resigns to Lead V&A Museum
    Photo Tristram Hunt in Washington in December. Mr. Hunt has an impressive cultural résumé and has written several books, including a history of the English Civil War. Credit Alex Wong/Getty Images LONDON — One of the Labour Party’s isolated moderates, Tristram Hunt, a historian and writer, announced his resignation from Parliament on Friday to lead one of Britain’s most popular museums, the Victoria and Albert, prompting an election in his vulnerable constituency.Mr. Hu..
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  • In 2018 Synod questionnaire, Vatican asks world's bishops to listen to young people

    In 2018 Synod questionnaire, Vatican asks world's bishops to listen to young people
    The Vatican is asking the world’s national bishops’ conferences to respond to a questionnaire about how they serve the needs of young people in their countries in advance of a worldwide meeting of prelates set for 2018 that will consider the church’s relationship with youths. Issuing a document Friday in preparation for the meeting, known as a Synod of Bishops, the Vatican takes an open and attentive tone, focusing not on how better to teach or preach at young people but rather how to listen to..
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