Meet the women of the Women's March on Washington
Having travelled across the country by plane, train, bus, car and foot, hundreds of thousands of women are flocking to the nation’s capital this weekend to storm the National Mall. They are not there for the Presidential Inauguration, but many say they have a message for Donald Trump’s America.Conceived in the late hours of election night, the Women’s March on Washington all began with a frustrated Facebook post by Hawaii grandmother Teresa Shook. “What if women marched on Washington around Inau..>> view originalPakistan market bomb kills at least 20
A bomb exploded at a market in a mainly Shiite area of Pakistan's northwestern tribal belt on Saturday, killing at least 20 people and wounding 40 others, officials said.The bomb detonated in a crowded vegetable market in Parachinar city, the capital of Kurram tribal district on the Afghan border."20 people have been martyred [killed]," the Pakistan military said in a short statement, adding that the injured had been taken to military and civil hospitals in the region's main city of Peshawar."Tr..>> view originalPolice injured, more than 200 arrested at Trump inauguration protests in DC
At least two DC police officers and one other person were taken to the hospital after run-ins with protesters, DC Fire Spokesman Vito Maggiolo told CNN. Acting DC Police Chief Peter Newsham said the officers' injuries were considered minor and not life threatening.Bursts of chaos erupted on 12th and K streets as black-clad "antifascist" protesters smashed storefronts and bus stops, hammered out the windows of a limousine and eventually launched rocks at a phalanx of police lined up in an eastbou..>> view originalGambia: Defeated leader Jammeh says he will step down
In a televised address on Saturday morning, Jammeh said it was his duty to "preserve at every instant" the lives of Gambians."I have decided today in good conscience to relinquish the mantle of leadership of this great nation with infinite gratitude to all Gambians," he said.The longtime leader was facing a showdown with troops from neighboring Senegal who entered the small West African country less than 24 hours earlier to enforce the results of last month's presidential election.Last-minute ne..>> view originalTurkey heading to vote on expanding Erdogan powers
Ankara (AFP) - Turkey is headed for a referendum this year on whether to dramatically expand the powers of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan after parliament backed the changes early Saturday.The government insists the proposals to create an executive presidency will ensure simpler and more effective leadership, but critics fear they will edge Turkey toward one-man rule.Parliament approved a new 18-article constitution, which includes the presidency changes, in a final vote with 339 approving, and ..>> view originalWomen's March on Washington: protesters rally worldwide
The key focus of the day will be the Women's March on Washington, which organizers say could attract a quarter of a million participants.The march, which began with a modest Facebook call in the aftermath of the election, has grown in to what could be one of the larger political demonstrations ever seen in DC.But there are also more than 600 "sister marches" planned around the country, with some of the biggest expected in Boston, New York, Chicago and Los Angeles.And women and men in cities arou..>> view originalHillary Clinton Is Stoic at Her Rival's Inauguration
On Friday morning, Mrs. Clinton wrote on Twitter: “I’m here today to honor our democracy & its enduring values. I will never stop believing in our country & its values.” Mr. Trump and Mrs. Clinton did not shake hands at the swearing-in, but after the inauguration, the Clintons attended a luncheon in the Capitol, where the new president said he was “very, very honored” that the former first couple was there and asked them to stand for a round of applause. The Clintons, who sat at a well-position..>> view originalChampagne corks pop in Moscow for President Trump's inauguration
MOSCOW -- Champagne corks popped Friday in Moscow as Russians celebrated the start of Donald Trump’s presidency, confident of better relations ahead between the two countries. “It’s weird, but it’s great, and for the first time ever Russians are applauding the victory of a U.S. presidential candidate,” political analyst Stanislav Byshok said. Mr. Trump’s promises to fix ravaged relations with Moscow have elated Russia’s political elite following spiraling tensions with Washington over the Ukrain..>> view original
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
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