Category Archives: World

US State Department: Bulgarian government actions against human rights abusers ‘insufficient’

Human rights issues in Bulgaria included physical mistreatment of detainees and convicts by officials; harsh conditions in prisons and detention facilities; corruption, inefficiency, and a lack of accountability in the judicial system; mistreatment Read more » »

Photos: Today in History: March 13 | Photo Galleries

Photos: Today in History: March 13 | Photo Galleries  PostBulletin.comHenry Ford and his wife Clara, Thomas Edison and his wife Mina, at the Edisons’ estate in Fort Myers, Florida, March 13, 1928. (AP Photo). AP … Read more » »

Trump appreciates Pelosi’s ‘statement against impeachment’

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi agree: He shouldn’t be impeached. Trump tweeted Wednesday he greatly appreciates Pelosi’s „statement against impeachment” but says „everyone must remember the minor fact that I never did anything wrong. Read more » »

JNS – Growing Chorus of Leaders Calls for Punitive Action against Omar for Continued Anti-Semitic Tropes

JNS.org cited B’nai B’rith International CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin’s response to Rep. Ilhan Omar’s continued use of anti-Semitic tropes in her criticisms of Israel. Read the Original Article In response to U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar’s latest anti-Semitic tweets, some groups have already called for official action against her by the U.S. Read more » »

Trump: US issuing ’emergency order’ grounding all Boeing 737 Max 8 and Max 9 aircraft

by ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is issuing an emergency order Wednesday grounding all Boeing 737 Max 8 and Max 9 aircraft „effective immediately,” in the wake of the crash of an Ethiopian Airliner that killed 157 people, President Donald Trump said. Read more » »

Schultz to preview his vision for an independent presidency

by JUANA SUMMERS, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz is set to provide more details on what an independent presidency could look like despite not yet deciding whether to enter the White House race himself. Read more » »

Live: Pompeo delivers remarks on release of ‘Human Rights Practices’ report

Live: Pompeo delivers remarks on release of ‘Human Rights Practices’ report  KATUWASHINGTON (SBG) – Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will deliver on-camera remarks on the release of the 2018 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices. Read more » »

US health officials move to tighten sales of e-cigarettes

by MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health regulators are moving ahead with a plan designed to keep e-cigarettes out of the hands of teenagers by restricting sales of most flavored products in convenience stores and online. Read more » »

Police: Woman claims she shot boyfriend in movie re-enactment

FULTON, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri woman charged with murder in the fatal shooting of her boyfriend told police they were acting out a movie scene when the gun went off. Kalesha Marie Peterson of Fulton is charged with second-degree murder and unlawful use of a weapon in the death of David Dalton. Read more » »

FBI investigates officer accused of seeking sex on duty from women

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — The FBI is investigating a Florida police sergeant who is accused of using his department’s database to find women who he would then harass for dates, while both on and off duty. Read more » »