Israeli military open to volunteers with medical issues Israeli military open to volunteers with medical issues:- Pvt. Tali Goft, an Israeli soldier serving on a base in northern Israel, didn’t know Erez Orbach, one of the four soldiers killed in a truck-ramming attack here Jan. 8, but she felt a […]
Matt Damon in Davos: We can work with anybody, even Trump Actor Matt Damon appeared to give President-elect Donald Trump the benefit of the doubt Wednesday over whether he will help break the cycle of global poverty that arises from lack of safe water and sanitation. “We can work with […]
Where Nikki Haley and Donald Trump split on foreign policy Where Nikki Haley and Donald Trump split on foreign policy:- South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, the nominee for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, disagreed Wednesday with President-elect Donald Trump on several foreign policy issues. Haley, questioned by the Senate […]
WikiLeaks Assange backpedals on extradition promise Self-exiled WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is backpedaling on an offer to accept extradition to the United States, a lawyer representing him has told reporters. Last week, Assange said through WikiLeaks that if President Obama granted clemency to Manning, a soldier convicted of sharing secrets […]
LGBT activists host dance party outside VP-elect’s Chevy Chase rental LGBT activists host dance party outside VP-elect’s Chevy Chase rental:- Brandishing rainbow flags and signs that read “Queer Love” and “Trans Power,” scores of activists marched Wednesday night toward Vice President-elect Mike Pence’s rental home in Northwest Washington, D.C. Days […]
Trump nominates Georgia ex-Gov. Sonny Perdue for Agriculture secretary Trump nominates Georgia ex-Gov. Sonny Perdue for Agriculture secretary:- President-elect Donald Trump plans to nominate ex-Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue for the secretary of Agriculture post on Thursday, said two people close to the confirmation confirmed Perdue’s nomination, speaking on condition of […]
To understand Obama’s legacy, walk in his shoes on the day it all began To understand Obama’s legacy, walk in his shoes on the day it all began:- We try to assess Barack Obama’s legacy by squinting into the murky future — debating the durability of his policies and programs, […]
Scott and Taylor return to Scotland squad Scotland head coach Vern Cotter has recalled Gloucester centre Matt Scott to his squad ahead of the Six Nations. Fellow centre Duncan Taylor, of Saracens, is back after missing the autumn Tests through injury. Uncapped Edinburgh forwards Simon Berghan and Cornell du Preez […]
Former Manchester United boss has not retired Former Manchester United boss has not retired:- Former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says he has not retired, but is instead taking a sabbatical until the summer. The 65-year-old has been out of work since leaving Old Trafford in May. On Monday, […]
Nick Kyrgios beaten by Andreas Seppi, Roger Federer through Nick Kyrgios beaten by Andreas Seppi, Roger Federer through:- Nick Kyrgios was knocked out of his home Grand Slam as he blew a two-set lead and a match point in losing to Andrea Seppi at the Australian Open. Italy’s Seppi triumphed […]
