‘Italy must obey’ Juncker threatens Italian PM as he scrambles to hold failing EU together
Matteo Renzi locked horns with chief Eurocrat Jean Claude Juncker after saying he will balance his budget in favour of earthquake hit regions and to support regions coping with an influx of new migrants “whether Brussels officials like it or not”. Under the EU Stability and Growth pact nations must keep their budget deficits below three per cent, and support a national debt of less than 60 per cent of GDP.
Matteo Renzi locked horns with chief Eurocrat Jean Claude Juncker after saying he will balance his budget in favour of earthquake hit regions and to support regions coping with an influx of new migrants “whether Brussels officials like it or not”. Under the EU Stability and Growth pact nations must keep their budget deficits below three per cent, and support a national debt of less than 60 per cent of GDP.
The Leftwing Media Is Having a Meltdown Over Trump's Victory--Here Are Their Headlines to Prove It
Nearly all the pundits and pollsters got this election wrong. A Donald Trump victory was seen as a long shot even reportedly to the Trump campaign itself. But now that President Trump has become a reality, the leftwing media is in full panic mode.
Nearly all the pundits and pollsters got this election wrong. A Donald Trump victory was seen as a long shot even reportedly to the Trump campaign itself. But now that President Trump has become a reality, the leftwing media is in full panic mode.
Israeli Leaders, Excited by Trump Win, Look Forward to Big Changes in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria
Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat called Trump a “devoted supporter of Jerusalem” and said that he expects him to move the American embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, as Trump promised on the campaign trail. He also extended an invitation to the president-elect, saying, “I am full of hope for your support for our activities for building in and developing Jerusalem for all her residents, and I invite you to visit the capital of Israel.”
Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat called Trump a “devoted supporter of Jerusalem” and said that he expects him to move the American embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, as Trump promised on the campaign trail. He also extended an invitation to the president-elect, saying, “I am full of hope for your support for our activities for building in and developing Jerusalem for all her residents, and I invite you to visit the capital of Israel.”
Analysis: Six Thoughts on Donald Trump's Breathtaking, Surreal Upset Victory
The Democratic establishment heavily tilted their primary in the favor of an incorrigibly corrupt liar, and they've paid an extraordinary political price for their myopic machinations. Hillary Clinton may have wriggled off the hook for her many scandals, but fate caught up with her. Her ultimate indictment was delivered by the American people.
Trump election puts Iran nuclear deal on shaky groundThe Democratic establishment heavily tilted their primary in the favor of an incorrigibly corrupt liar, and they've paid an extraordinary political price for their myopic machinations. Hillary Clinton may have wriggled off the hook for her many scandals, but fate caught up with her. Her ultimate indictment was delivered by the American people.
The deal, harshly opposed by Republicans in Congress, was reached as a political commitment rather than a treaty ratified by lawmakers, making it vulnerable to a new U.S. president, such as Trump, who might disagree with its terms.
Trump campaign manager does not rule out special prosecutor for Hillary Clinton - MSNBC
Donald Trump’s campaign manager, speaking on MSNBC, said appointing a special prosecutor for Hillary Clinton can’t be ruled out, adding that discussion regarding the issue will happen “in due time.”
Donald Trump’s campaign manager, speaking on MSNBC, said appointing a special prosecutor for Hillary Clinton can’t be ruled out, adding that discussion regarding the issue will happen “in due time.”
She. Has. Been. Stopped.
She. Has. Been. Stopped. I thank God these prayers have been answered in an absolutely stunning, historic and largely unexpected night.So now it’s official: Donald J. Trump will be the 45th President of the United States, Gov. Mike Pence will be the next Vice President of the United States, The House will remain in conservative Republican control. The Senate — another stunner — will remain under Republican control.
She. Has. Been. Stopped. I thank God these prayers have been answered in an absolutely stunning, historic and largely unexpected night.So now it’s official: Donald J. Trump will be the 45th President of the United States, Gov. Mike Pence will be the next Vice President of the United States, The House will remain in conservative Republican control. The Senate — another stunner — will remain under Republican control.
Trump Upset Victory Divinely Sent to Begin Messianic Process: Rabbis
Donald Trump’s upset victory in the presidential race over Hillary Clinton, who was heavily favored in virtually all the pre-election polls, seemed to defy the laws of nature, reason and sense. Several rabbis have an explanation, however: it was, quite simply, the will of God.
Donald Trump’s upset victory in the presidential race over Hillary Clinton, who was heavily favored in virtually all the pre-election polls, seemed to defy the laws of nature, reason and sense. Several rabbis have an explanation, however: it was, quite simply, the will of God.
If Brexit was a Tremor, Is Trump an Earthquake?
Donald Trump has been named winner of the U.S. presidential election. Stocks, bonds and currencies reeled on Wednesday in Asia as vote tallies showed a clearer and clearer path to victory for Trump.
Donald Trump has been named winner of the U.S. presidential election. Stocks, bonds and currencies reeled on Wednesday in Asia as vote tallies showed a clearer and clearer path to victory for Trump.
Mortar hits Golan Heights, no one hurt
A mortar shell from Syria landed inside Israeli territory in the Golan Heights region, the IDF reported Wednesday morning. No one was harmed by the mortar, and no property damage was reported. The landing was likely the result of a stray shell fired during the fighting in the war-ridden country.
A mortar shell from Syria landed inside Israeli territory in the Golan Heights region, the IDF reported Wednesday morning. No one was harmed by the mortar, and no property damage was reported. The landing was likely the result of a stray shell fired during the fighting in the war-ridden country.
Horror and fear strikes the Muslim world as Trump wins after months of anti-Islamic rhetoric
Horror and fear swept through Muslim countries after Donald Trump was confirmed as President of the Unites States after months of anti-Islamic rhetoric. ...Muslims across Asia were struggling this morning to accept the news the populist candidate will take office in the White House, saying that ISIS would be happy he won the presidency race.
Horror and fear swept through Muslim countries after Donald Trump was confirmed as President of the Unites States after months of anti-Islamic rhetoric. ...Muslims across Asia were struggling this morning to accept the news the populist candidate will take office in the White House, saying that ISIS would be happy he won the presidency race.
Rise in atmospheric CO2 slowed by green vegetation
The growth in the amount of CO2 in the Earth's atmosphere has been slowed by the increased ability of plants to soak up the gas. A new study says that green vegetation has helped offset a large fraction of human related carbon emissions between 2002 and 2014. Plants and trees have become more absorbent say the authors, because of so much extra CO2 in the atmosphere.
The growth in the amount of CO2 in the Earth's atmosphere has been slowed by the increased ability of plants to soak up the gas. A new study says that green vegetation has helped offset a large fraction of human related carbon emissions between 2002 and 2014. Plants and trees have become more absorbent say the authors, because of so much extra CO2 in the atmosphere.
Syria conflict: Coalition strike 'kills 16 civilians near Raqqa'
A US-led coalition air strike killed at least 16 civilians in a village north of so-called Islamic State's Syrian stronghold of Raqqa, activists say. The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that six women and a child were among those who died in the raids on al-Heisha overnight. The IS-held village has been the target of a US-backed alliance of Kurdish and Arab fighters seeking to capture Raqqa.
A US-led coalition air strike killed at least 16 civilians in a village north of so-called Islamic State's Syrian stronghold of Raqqa, activists say. The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that six women and a child were among those who died in the raids on al-Heisha overnight. The IS-held village has been the target of a US-backed alliance of Kurdish and Arab fighters seeking to capture Raqqa.
Rio de Janeiro workers invade assembly in protest at austerity
Thousands of public workers have stormed the Rio de Janeiro assembly in protest at austerity plans to deal with the Brazilian city's financial crisis. The measures, including cuts salaries, were announced last week. Many public workers have not been paid in months. On Monday the federal government froze Rio's accounts ordering the state to pay millions of dollars in unpaid debt.
Thousands of public workers have stormed the Rio de Janeiro assembly in protest at austerity plans to deal with the Brazilian city's financial crisis. The measures, including cuts salaries, were announced last week. Many public workers have not been paid in months. On Monday the federal government froze Rio's accounts ordering the state to pay millions of dollars in unpaid debt.
Shock as India scraps 500 and 1,000 rupee bank notes
Indian Finance Minister Arun Jaitley says "honest people" have no need to worry about a decision to scrap 1,000 and 500 rupee notes. Mr Jaitley said the move would flush out tax evaders, adding that all old notes deposited in banks would be subjected to tax laws. The surprise move, announced on Tuesday evening, is part of a crackdown on corruption and illegal cash holdings.
Indian Finance Minister Arun Jaitley says "honest people" have no need to worry about a decision to scrap 1,000 and 500 rupee notes. Mr Jaitley said the move would flush out tax evaders, adding that all old notes deposited in banks would be subjected to tax laws. The surprise move, announced on Tuesday evening, is part of a crackdown on corruption and illegal cash holdings.
US Election 2016: Asia markets jolted by Trump win
Asian stocks have fallen sharply as Donald Trump beat Hillary Clinton in the race for the White House. All regional markets closed lower, with money flowing into safe haven stocks, gold and currencies including the yen. Japan's Nikkei 225 dropped by 5.4% while European and US markets are expected to slide when trading resumes on Wednesday.
Asian stocks have fallen sharply as Donald Trump beat Hillary Clinton in the race for the White House. All regional markets closed lower, with money flowing into safe haven stocks, gold and currencies including the yen. Japan's Nikkei 225 dropped by 5.4% while European and US markets are expected to slide when trading resumes on Wednesday.
Iran urges Trump to uphold nuclear deal during presidency
US President-elect Donald Trump should stay committed to the international nuclear deal with Iran, Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif was quoted as saying by Tasnim news agency on Wednesday. "The United States should fulfil its commitments in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (the nuclear deal) as a multilateral international agreement," Zarif was quoted as saying while on a visit to Romania.
US President-elect Donald Trump should stay committed to the international nuclear deal with Iran, Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif was quoted as saying by Tasnim news agency on Wednesday. "The United States should fulfil its commitments in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (the nuclear deal) as a multilateral international agreement," Zarif was quoted as saying while on a visit to Romania.
Netanyahu: Trump will bring US-Israel ties to 'greater heights'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday congratulated Donald Trump on his election as the 45th president of the United States. "President-elect Trump is a true friend of the State of Israel," Netanyahu said on Wednesday. "I look forward to working with him to advance security, stability and peace in our region."
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday congratulated Donald Trump on his election as the 45th president of the United States. "President-elect Trump is a true friend of the State of Israel," Netanyahu said on Wednesday. "I look forward to working with him to advance security, stability and peace in our region."
Israeli Right hails Trump: 'The era of a Palestinian state is over'
After congratulating President-elect Donald Trump, and thanking defeated Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton for her friendship to Israel, Bayit Yehudi chairman and Education Minister Naftali Bennett said "the era of a Palestinian state is over." "Trump's victory is an opportunity for Israel to immediately retract the notion of a Palestinian state in the center of the country, which would hurt our security and just cause.
After congratulating President-elect Donald Trump, and thanking defeated Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton for her friendship to Israel, Bayit Yehudi chairman and Education Minister Naftali Bennett said "the era of a Palestinian state is over." "Trump's victory is an opportunity for Israel to immediately retract the notion of a Palestinian state in the center of the country, which would hurt our security and just cause.
Trump stuns world with White House defeat of Clinton
Republican Donald Trump stunned the world by defeating heavily favored rival Hillary Clinton in Tuesday's presidential election, ending eight years of Democratic rule and sending the United States on a new, uncertain path. ...Trump rode a wave of anger toward Washington insiders to win the White House race against Clinton...
Republican Donald Trump stunned the world by defeating heavily favored rival Hillary Clinton in Tuesday's presidential election, ending eight years of Democratic rule and sending the United States on a new, uncertain path. ...Trump rode a wave of anger toward Washington insiders to win the White House race against Clinton...
Mexican peso plunges 10% to record low vs. dollar as election unease builds
The Mexican peso plummeted against the U.S. dollar to record lows Tuesday night as Donald Trump won Ohio and took the lead in the electoral count.
The Mexican peso plummeted against the U.S. dollar to record lows Tuesday night as Donald Trump won Ohio and took the lead in the electoral count.
Republicans keep control of Senate and House after decisive wins in Pennsylvania, Indiana, Wisconsin and N.C.
The Senate will remain in Republican control, after Pennsylvania Sen. Pat Toomey (R) beat out his Democratic challenger Katie McGinty to retain his seat, dashing the Democrats’ hope of a return to power in Congress next year.
The Senate will remain in Republican control, after Pennsylvania Sen. Pat Toomey (R) beat out his Democratic challenger Katie McGinty to retain his seat, dashing the Democrats’ hope of a return to power in Congress next year.
One killed near California polling sites, shooter found dead
- A gunman went on a shooting spree near California polling stations, killing one man and wounding two women before dying following a shootout with police, authorities said.
- A gunman went on a shooting spree near California polling stations, killing one man and wounding two women before dying following a shootout with police, authorities said.
Moderate quake strikes off Chile coast
A 5.9-magnitude quake struck in the Pacific off the coast of Chile early Tuesday, the US Geological Survey reported. The quake hit at about 0500 GMT, about 60 kilometers (40 miles) northwest of the city of Concepcion and at a depth of 17 kilometers, the agency said.
A 5.9-magnitude quake struck in the Pacific off the coast of Chile early Tuesday, the US Geological Survey reported. The quake hit at about 0500 GMT, about 60 kilometers (40 miles) northwest of the city of Concepcion and at a depth of 17 kilometers, the agency said.
'God Particle' nuke scientists accused of causing killer earthquakes in Italy
The Centre for Nuclear Research (CERN) has been accused of creating shockwaves that triggered the natural disaster that killed more than 200 in Italy just weeks ago. The huge lab in Geneva is home to researchers are trying to find the illusive God Particle.
The Centre for Nuclear Research (CERN) has been accused of creating shockwaves that triggered the natural disaster that killed more than 200 in Italy just weeks ago. The huge lab in Geneva is home to researchers are trying to find the illusive God Particle.
Magnitude 4.0 earthquake shakes Oklahoma
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake shook Oklahoma Tuesday evening around 8:15 p.m., according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake originated outside of Medford, Oklahoma.
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake shook Oklahoma Tuesday evening around 8:15 p.m., according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake originated outside of Medford, Oklahoma.
U.S. Completes 22 Straight Years of Merchandise Trade Deficits With Mexico
The United States ran a merchandise trade deficit of $5,243,300,000 with Mexico in September, according to newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The United States ran a merchandise trade deficit of $5,243,300,000 with Mexico in September, according to newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Geologists explain Oklahoma earthquakes, ponder 'unknown'
For about 100 years or so, there had been only two earthquakes that came close to a magnitude 5.0 in Oklahoma, said George Choy, a geophysicist with the U.S. Geological Survey. During the past five years, there have been at least four 5.0 or greater earthquakes — including the one Sunday that was the third such earthquake this year.
For about 100 years or so, there had been only two earthquakes that came close to a magnitude 5.0 in Oklahoma, said George Choy, a geophysicist with the U.S. Geological Survey. During the past five years, there have been at least four 5.0 or greater earthquakes — including the one Sunday that was the third such earthquake this year.
Netanyahu attacks Israeli media, singles out investigative journalist
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered an unprecedented vilification of the Israeli media on Monday, accusing a leading television journalist of being part of a plot to bring down his right-wing government.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered an unprecedented vilification of the Israeli media on Monday, accusing a leading television journalist of being part of a plot to bring down his right-wing government.