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Gun lobby chief slams ‘politicization’ of Florida school shooting

by Andrew Beatty  with Michael Mathes in National Harbor, Maryland Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — America’s powerful gun lobby on Thursday accused its critics of exploiting a deadly Florida school shooting for political gain, as President Donald Trump responded to demands for tougher regulation with a deeply controversial call to arm teachers. National Rifle Association chief Wayne LaPierre hit back at what he called “the shameful politicization of tragedy,” fighting a rearguard […]

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US joblessness remains near 45-year low amid scarce labor

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — New claims for US unemployment benefits dropped last week, remaining near their lowest level in 45 years as employers struggle to fill open positions, according to government data released Thursday. Though the weekly figures are volatile, the data is consistent with reports from the Federal Reserve and business groups indicating the supply of available workers is drying up as the unemployment rate reaches historic lows. The result also pointed to […]

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UNICEF number two resigns after complaints of inappropriate behavior

UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP) — UNICEF deputy director Justin Forsyth on Thursday resigned from the UN children’s agency following complaints of inappropriate behavior towards female staff in his previous post as head of British charity Save The Children. He apologized again for his past “mistakes”, but said his decision to step down from the top role was driven by concern that the scandal would hurt both organisations. “I want to make clear I am […]

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North Korea calls UN chief ‘henchman’ of the US

UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP) — North Korea on Thursday accused UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres of being a “kind of henchman who is representing the United States” after the UN chief said sanctions were essential to pressure Pyongyang. North Korea’s mission to the United Nations released a statement complaining of “reckless remarks” by Guterres during the Munich Security Conference last week. At the conference, Guterres praised the Security Council for succeeding in putting “through sanctions […]

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INC appreciates firefighters and sheriff in Waldorf, Maryland

By Chay Masagca EBC Washington DC bureau (Eagle News) – The members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ) , Waldorf Congregation, trooped to Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department (WVFD) at Old Washington Road, and to Charles County Sheriff Department in Leonardtown Road, both in Waldorf, Maryland to take part in the community service being conducted by the Iglesia Ni Cristo all over the world. This event was in connection with the Church’s INC Giving […]

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Trump meets shooting survivors, suggests arming teachers

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — President Donald Trump floated the idea of arming teachers and promised more stringent background checks on gun owners as he hosted an emotional meeting Wednesday with students who survived last week’s mass shooting at a Florida school. “I just want to say before we begin, because I want to hear you, but we’ll be very strong on background checks, very strong emphasis on the mental health of somebody,” Trump told […]

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Students turn up heat on Trump, lawmakers over gun control

by Gilles Clarenne with Chris Lefkow in Washington © Agence France-Presse TALLAHASSEE, United States (AFP) — Angered by a shooting rampage that left 17 people dead at a Florida high school, students staged protests in several US cities on Wednesday to turn up the heat on President Donald Trump and lawmakers to take action on gun control. Holding signs reading “Never Again” and “Be The Adults, Do Something,” teenagers who survived last week’s mass shooting at Marjory […]

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Trump backs ban on ‘bump stocks’ on semi-automatic weapons

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he supported moves to ban “bump stocks” — an accessory which can turn a semi-automatic weapon into an automatic one, and which was used in last year’s mass shooting in Las Vegas. Trump announced his support for the ban nearly a week after 14 students and three teachers were killed at a high school in Florida by a former student. “Just a few moments […]

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Two thirds of Americans support stricter gun laws: poll

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Americans support stricter gun laws by a more-than two-to-one margin, one of the highest levels on record, a polling agency reported Tuesday one week after the latest US school shooting left 17 people dead. The tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida has shocked many Americans, inspired students to launch campaigns to reduce gun violence, and put Congress and President Donald Trump’s administration in the spotlight as they consider […]

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Watch: Firemen in Canada help out in INC Giving’s food drive for Edmonton Food Bank

  In this video, local firemen in Edmonton, Canada are seen helping out Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) or Church of Christ members in their food donation drive that will benefit the Edmonton Food Bank.  This happened on Sunday, February 18, 2018, when about 600 Church of Christ volunteers held a food drive under the Church’s INC Giving project, where at least 445 boxes of non-perishable food items were collected for donation to the food bank […]

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INC’s food donation drive for Edmonton Food Bank inspires community

  (Eagle News) — A massive food donation drive for the Edmonton Food Bank was conducted by the members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) or Church on Christ in Canada where they donated more than 400 boxes of non-perishable food items for the local food bank. Sunday’s massive food donation drive, under the INC Giving project, involved some 600 volunteers who packed non-perishable food items in at least 445 boxes that were to be […]

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Accused Florida shooter appears in court

MIAMI, United States (AFP) — The former student accused of killing 17 people at a Florida high school appeared in court Monday for a procedural hearing, his first public appearance since he was held without bond on charges of premeditated murder. Nikolas Cruz, dressed in orange prison garb, sat with his head bowed during the brief hearing before Judge Elizabeth Scherer in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The hearing dealt with whether to unseal a defense motion […]

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