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05/15/2024 03:34:19 pm

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Kevin Love

Chicago Bulls Renew Push To Acquire Kevin Love

The Chicago Bulls reportedly renewed their interest in acquiring Kevin Love from the Minnesota Timberwolves despite the advantage that the Cleveland Cavaliers have in the trade deal.

Malaysia Airlines Flight MH-17

Russia Created Conditions That Led To MH17 Crash –U.S. Intel

Russia created the conditions that led to the tragic crash of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, according to senior intelligence officials from the U.S.

Joe Biden

Biden Would Be A ‘Superb’ President – Obama

A media report cited U.S. President Barack Obama saying Vice President Joe Biden would be a “superb” president because he knows the requirements for the job and is great at relating with people.

Barack Obama

Obama’s Anti-Gay Discrimination Act Threatens Religious Freedom –Advocates

Religious freedom advocates say the anti-gay discrimination act that U.S. President Barack Obama signed on Monday threatens religious liberty because religious organizations are not exempted from it.

China and Afghanistan

China: No Plan To Fill US Void In Afghanistan

China does not plan on filling the void left in Afghanistan after U.S. troops pulled out of the area, but it will help reconstruct the nation through major commercial projects.

China Military

China Seeks To Boost Ties With U.S. Army

China is seeking to boost its ties with the U.S. military with a request for more access to the latter’s aircraft carriers and pointers on operating its own Liaoning carrier amid recent naval tensions.

Malaysia Airlines Flight MH-17

Malaysian Airlines To Give US$5k Each To MH17 Families As Initial Aid

Malaysia Airlines will grant the immediate families of Flight MH17 passengers US$5,000 as initial aid to help them cope with their financial needs.

Vladimir Putin

Putin Lashes Out At Those Exploiting MH17 Crash

Russian President Vladimir Putin lashed out at those exploiting the Malaysia Airlines Flight MH-17 crash for “mercenary objectives” and criticized Ukraine for triggering the fight between Kiev and pro-Russian rebels.

RIMPAC 2014

China Ship Spies On U.S.-Led RIMPAC Exercise

China sent a surveillance ship out to Hawaiian waters as it joined the U.S.-led Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise for the first time.

EU To Discuss ‘Right To Be Forgotten’ With Google, Microsoft

European Union (EU) privacy watchdogs invited search giants Google, Microsoft Corp and Yahoo Inc to a meeting in Brussels to discuss the “right to be forgotten” ruling that allows individuals to request removal of data about them from search results.

Chris Christie

Chris Christie Declares Support For Hobby Lobby Ruling In Iowa Trip

New Jersey governor Chris Christie finally declared support for the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Hobby Lobby case during his visit to Iowa today.

Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17

Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 Passenger Posted ‘Eerie’ Joke On Facebook Before Boarding

Just before boarding Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, Dutch passenger Cor Pan posted an “eerie” joke on Facebook, notifying readers of what the plane looked like in case it went missing.

William Potts, Jr.

U.S. Hijacker Gets 20-Year Jail Sentence

U.S. hijacker William Potts, Jr. got a 20-year jail sentence in Miami after spending 13 years in a Cuban jail and will be eligible for parole in seven years.

Gold

Malaysian Airlines Plane Crash Triggers Gold Price Surge

The crash of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 near the Russian border triggered a surge in the price of gold from US$1,300 per ounce to US$1,318 amid fears of more political trouble in the Ukraine.

Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17

Malaysia Airline Flight MH17 Crash Leads Airlines to Divert Flights Away From Ukraine

Following the sudden crash of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17, airlines diverted the flight paths of their southeast Asia-bound aircrafts away from the Ukrainian airspace.

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