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Keith Richards inspired the name behind this Trump-Russia investigation
- May 18, 2018
The story is based on interviewes with a dozen current and former officials, many of whom spoke anonymously, as well as a review of documents. Court documents unsealed late previous year showed that in April 2016 Mr Papadopoulos had met with Joseph Mifsud, a professor in London who he believed to have substantial connections in the Russian Government and who claimed to have "thousands of emails" that would hurt Mrs Clinton. (more...)
- May 18, 2018
The story is based on interviewes with a dozen current and former officials, many of whom spoke anonymously, as well as a review of documents. Court documents unsealed late previous year showed that in April 2016 Mr Papadopoulos had met with Joseph Mifsud, a professor in London who he believed to have substantial connections in the Russian Government and who claimed to have "thousands of emails" that would hurt Mrs Clinton. (more...)
New Jersey school bus collision kills student, teacher
- May 18, 2018
Some of those are still in a critical condition. It is unclear how many students were aboard the bus. The school bus was on its side on the median of Interstate 80 in Mount Olive with its front end sheared off. "This morning, East Brook Middle School students on their way to Waterloo Village were involved in a serious bus accident on Route 80 in Mount Olive, NJ", the school district posted on its Facebook page. (more...)
- May 18, 2018
Some of those are still in a critical condition. It is unclear how many students were aboard the bus. The school bus was on its side on the median of Interstate 80 in Mount Olive with its front end sheared off. "This morning, East Brook Middle School students on their way to Waterloo Village were involved in a serious bus accident on Route 80 in Mount Olive, NJ", the school district posted on its Facebook page. (more...)
Bashar al-Assad has travelled to Russian Federation to meet Vladimir Putin
- May 18, 2018
Syria's Bashar Assad traveled to the Black Sea resort town of Sochi in Russian Federation on Thursday for talks with Putin, the Kremlin said. Assad said the meeting at the opening of the Sochi Summit is an "opportunity to put forward a mutual vision for the next stage for the peace talks either in Astana or Sochi". (more...)
- May 18, 2018
Syria's Bashar Assad traveled to the Black Sea resort town of Sochi in Russian Federation on Thursday for talks with Putin, the Kremlin said. Assad said the meeting at the opening of the Sochi Summit is an "opportunity to put forward a mutual vision for the next stage for the peace talks either in Astana or Sochi". (more...)
Russian Federation urges calm between Israel, Iran
- May 18, 2018
Bahrain is a close ally of Saudi Arabia and the two countries, whose foreign policies are often in lockstep, view Iran as the chief threat to the region. German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron are calling for de-escalation in the Middle East after an alleged Iranian rocket barrage on Israeli positions in the Golan Heights prompted Israeli strikes on Iranian targets in Syria. (more...)
- May 18, 2018
Bahrain is a close ally of Saudi Arabia and the two countries, whose foreign policies are often in lockstep, view Iran as the chief threat to the region. German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron are calling for de-escalation in the Middle East after an alleged Iranian rocket barrage on Israeli positions in the Golan Heights prompted Israeli strikes on Iranian targets in Syria. (more...)
Gov. Greitens vows he won't quit amid allegations
- May 18, 2018
The prosecution agreed to dismiss the case on Monday. A prosecutor would have to have firsthand, relevant knowledge of a crime to be called as a witness, they said. His attorney, Jermaine Wooten, said Tuesday that Tisaby did not have time to prepare for questioning. "He's an honest and decent man". At one point during one of the pretrial hearings, Judge Rex Burlison called prosecutors and defense attorneys into his chambers for a conversation that was, until now, kept out of the public eye ... (more...)
- May 18, 2018
The prosecution agreed to dismiss the case on Monday. A prosecutor would have to have firsthand, relevant knowledge of a crime to be called as a witness, they said. His attorney, Jermaine Wooten, said Tuesday that Tisaby did not have time to prepare for questioning. "He's an honest and decent man". At one point during one of the pretrial hearings, Judge Rex Burlison called prosecutors and defense attorneys into his chambers for a conversation that was, until now, kept out of the public eye ... (more...)
BJP misusing government machinery since they came to power: Mayawati
- May 18, 2018
Barring the one victory in Kollegal , where its N Mahesh defeated Congress's AR Krishnamurthy with a margin of almost 19,500 votes, the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) had zero impact on Karnataka elections, garnering a very few votes in the 16 other constituencies it contested as part of its pre-poll alliance with JD (S). (more...)
- May 18, 2018
Barring the one victory in Kollegal , where its N Mahesh defeated Congress's AR Krishnamurthy with a margin of almost 19,500 votes, the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) had zero impact on Karnataka elections, garnering a very few votes in the 16 other constituencies it contested as part of its pre-poll alliance with JD (S). (more...)
Attorneys for Pro Life Counselors Respond to Attorney General Schneiderman's Resignation
- May 18, 2018
Underwood, who said she was stunned by the "deeply disturbing" accusations, said she views herself as a competent caretaker who will provide continuity in the attorney general's office. "But I can assure you that's not who I am". "I take this responsibility very seriously and will do my best to ensure the residents of New York State have the most qualified and experienced person to serve as Attorney General for the next several months", Gallivan said in a statement. (more...)
- May 18, 2018
Underwood, who said she was stunned by the "deeply disturbing" accusations, said she views herself as a competent caretaker who will provide continuity in the attorney general's office. "But I can assure you that's not who I am". "I take this responsibility very seriously and will do my best to ensure the residents of New York State have the most qualified and experienced person to serve as Attorney General for the next several months", Gallivan said in a statement. (more...)
IDF: Rocket sirens in Golan were false alarm
- May 18, 2018
Israel's Defense Forces later issued a statement, calling the sirens a "false alarm". Within 30 minutes after the operation "TS'ovy Hell", the press service of the IDF reported that it was a false alarm. Israel then launched its most intensive air strikes into Syria since the start of the Syrian civil war. It comes after Hezbollah's leader said 55 missiles were fired from Syrian territory at the Golan Heights. (more...)
- May 18, 2018
Israel's Defense Forces later issued a statement, calling the sirens a "false alarm". Within 30 minutes after the operation "TS'ovy Hell", the press service of the IDF reported that it was a false alarm. Israel then launched its most intensive air strikes into Syria since the start of the Syrian civil war. It comes after Hezbollah's leader said 55 missiles were fired from Syrian territory at the Golan Heights. (more...)
Johanna Konta edged out by Jelena Ostapenko in Rome
- May 18, 2018
The Romanian will retain her world No 1 ranking as a effect. She had a chance to cleanly getting through her game in the seventh but an unforced error brought Konta to deuce. This will be tight, but I give the edge to Ostapenko. The dictation of the Latvian began with a 2-0 hold that woke up Konta to respond thereafter. (more...)
- May 18, 2018
The Romanian will retain her world No 1 ranking as a effect. She had a chance to cleanly getting through her game in the seventh but an unforced error brought Konta to deuce. This will be tight, but I give the edge to Ostapenko. The dictation of the Latvian began with a 2-0 hold that woke up Konta to respond thereafter. (more...)
EBRD ready to lend more loan for Western Balkan countries
- May 18, 2018
Participants of the EU summit have made a decision to support the Iran nuclear deal and protect European businesses from the USA steps, French President Emmanuel Macron said as he arrived for the EU-Western Balkans summit in Sofia on Thursday, TASS reports. (more...)
- May 18, 2018
Participants of the EU summit have made a decision to support the Iran nuclear deal and protect European businesses from the USA steps, French President Emmanuel Macron said as he arrived for the EU-Western Balkans summit in Sofia on Thursday, TASS reports. (more...)
Mukul Rohatgi appointed in Lokpal selection panel: Govt to SC
- May 18, 2018
Venugopal informed a Bench led by Justice Ranjan Gogoi about the appointment. Besides the Prime Minister, the selection committee is composed of the Chief Justice of India and the Lok Sabha Speaker. He had quit in June a year ago. The bench, on hearing the submissions, posted the matter for further hearing on July 2. The bench was hearing an contempt plea raising concern on the non-appointment of Lokpal despite the supreme court's verdict a year ago. (more...)
- May 18, 2018
Venugopal informed a Bench led by Justice Ranjan Gogoi about the appointment. Besides the Prime Minister, the selection committee is composed of the Chief Justice of India and the Lok Sabha Speaker. He had quit in June a year ago. The bench, on hearing the submissions, posted the matter for further hearing on July 2. The bench was hearing an contempt plea raising concern on the non-appointment of Lokpal despite the supreme court's verdict a year ago. (more...)
Iraqi election commission says Kirkuk voting stations under siege
- May 18, 2018
About 90 percent of votes from Kirkuk, an ethnically-mixed oil province at the heart of a long-running dispute with the Kurds, have been counted, Badran said. Iraq rolled out a new electronic voting system for the first time for Saturday's nationwide parliamentary elections, leading many voters to complain of irregularities. (more...)
- May 18, 2018
About 90 percent of votes from Kirkuk, an ethnically-mixed oil province at the heart of a long-running dispute with the Kurds, have been counted, Badran said. Iraq rolled out a new electronic voting system for the first time for Saturday's nationwide parliamentary elections, leading many voters to complain of irregularities. (more...)
China approves Toshiba's plan to sell chip unit
- May 18, 2018
Xi Jinping confidante Liu He is now in Washington to discuss the trade dispute. Sources say the authorities informed a U.S. investment fund of the approval. The sale of Toshiba's NAND chip division can be completed as Chinese regulators have now also given permission for the sale to consortium investor Bain Capital. (more...)
- May 18, 2018
Xi Jinping confidante Liu He is now in Washington to discuss the trade dispute. Sources say the authorities informed a U.S. investment fund of the approval. The sale of Toshiba's NAND chip division can be completed as Chinese regulators have now also given permission for the sale to consortium investor Bain Capital. (more...)
Pipeline Politics: Kinder Morgan's Losses Could Be Covered by Liberals
- May 18, 2018
Entitled "Preserving Canada's Economic Prosperity Act" and officially known as Bill 12 , the government said the goal of the bill is meant to give the province the power it needs to to restrict the export of crude oil, natural gas and refined fuels into BC. (more...)
- May 18, 2018
Entitled "Preserving Canada's Economic Prosperity Act" and officially known as Bill 12 , the government said the goal of the bill is meant to give the province the power it needs to to restrict the export of crude oil, natural gas and refined fuels into BC. (more...)
Arizona's Sen. Jeff Flake Opposes Gina Haspel For CIA Chief
- May 18, 2018
Joe Manchin of West Virginia, Sen. Joe Donnelly of IN and Sen. Invoice Nelson of Florida, Sen. A similar position was adopted by North Dakota Senator Heidi Heitkamp, who also faces an uphill battle for reelection this year. Ron Wyden, D-Oreg., stated in an announcement Wednesday. Also on Wednesday, Republican Senator Jeff Flake, from McCain's home state of Arizona, said he would be a "no" vote when the full Senate decides on Haspel, citing the interrogation program and Haspel's drafting of ... (more...)
- May 18, 2018
Joe Manchin of West Virginia, Sen. Joe Donnelly of IN and Sen. Invoice Nelson of Florida, Sen. A similar position was adopted by North Dakota Senator Heidi Heitkamp, who also faces an uphill battle for reelection this year. Ron Wyden, D-Oreg., stated in an announcement Wednesday. Also on Wednesday, Republican Senator Jeff Flake, from McCain's home state of Arizona, said he would be a "no" vote when the full Senate decides on Haspel, citing the interrogation program and Haspel's drafting of ... (more...)
A sample "Beginner" came to Western intelligence agencies in the early 90s
- May 18, 2018
He provided a sample and the information about it under the guarantee of the safety of himself and of his family. The German media report said the BND had informed US and United Kingdom intelligence agencies about the case following the analysis, and small amounts of the poison were later produced in several North Atlantic Treaty Organisation member states to test Western protective gear, testing equipment and antidotes. (more...)
- May 18, 2018
He provided a sample and the information about it under the guarantee of the safety of himself and of his family. The German media report said the BND had informed US and United Kingdom intelligence agencies about the case following the analysis, and small amounts of the poison were later produced in several North Atlantic Treaty Organisation member states to test Western protective gear, testing equipment and antidotes. (more...)
Cooper Tire & Rubber Sees Unusually Large Options Volume (NYSE:CTB)
- May 18, 2018
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 92.55 points, or 0.37 percent, to 24,798.96, the S&P 500 gained 14.99 points, or 0.55 percent, to 2,726.44. A company with a value of 0 is thought to be an undervalued company, while a company with a value of 100 is considered an overvalued company. (more...)
- May 18, 2018
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 92.55 points, or 0.37 percent, to 24,798.96, the S&P 500 gained 14.99 points, or 0.55 percent, to 2,726.44. A company with a value of 0 is thought to be an undervalued company, while a company with a value of 100 is considered an overvalued company. (more...)
Beastie Boys Memoir "Time To Get Ill" Gets Release Date
- May 18, 2018
That's why the book's release date was pushed back, and now, it looks like the memoir will officially see an October 30 release. The Beastie Boys Book , a 592-page book which will feature a graphic novel, cookbook, and mixtape playlists, offers exciting content for fans. (more...)
- May 18, 2018
That's why the book's release date was pushed back, and now, it looks like the memoir will officially see an October 30 release. The Beastie Boys Book , a 592-page book which will feature a graphic novel, cookbook, and mixtape playlists, offers exciting content for fans. (more...)
Immigration Bills Split House Republicans
- May 18, 2018
Aides to the lawmakers didn't provide details. John Katko of NY and David Trott of MI on Wednesday joined a push from 18 other centrist Republicans to force a House floor vote on a series of immigration bills, including ones with a path to citizenship for young undocumented immigrants known as Dreamers. (more...)
- May 18, 2018
Aides to the lawmakers didn't provide details. John Katko of NY and David Trott of MI on Wednesday joined a push from 18 other centrist Republicans to force a House floor vote on a series of immigration bills, including ones with a path to citizenship for young undocumented immigrants known as Dreamers. (more...)
Police emerge with seized items from Najib's Pavilion residence
- May 18, 2018
On Wednesday, Mahathir said the Government would make arrests as soon as there is clear evidence and reiterated that there would be "no deal" for Najib in the scandal. Najib has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. Last week, Najib and his wife, Rosmah Mansor, were stopped from leaving the country when he made a decision to fly to Indonesia for "a short break" after losing the election. (more...)
- May 18, 2018
On Wednesday, Mahathir said the Government would make arrests as soon as there is clear evidence and reiterated that there would be "no deal" for Najib in the scandal. Najib has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. Last week, Najib and his wife, Rosmah Mansor, were stopped from leaving the country when he made a decision to fly to Indonesia for "a short break" after losing the election. (more...)
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