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Right-wing Slovenian Democratic Party wins parliamentary election - exit polls
- June 04, 2018
No single party is expected to pick up a majority in Sunday's election and other parties have promised not to work with Jansa if there is no outright victor. The anti-establishment Five Star Movement (M5S) and its rightist coalition ally Lega Nord have formed a government in Italy earlier this week. "It seems clear that the SDS will win but everything else about this election is unclear because the question is whether the SDS will be able to form a government coalition", Meta Roglič, a ... (more...)
- June 04, 2018
No single party is expected to pick up a majority in Sunday's election and other parties have promised not to work with Jansa if there is no outright victor. The anti-establishment Five Star Movement (M5S) and its rightist coalition ally Lega Nord have formed a government in Italy earlier this week. "It seems clear that the SDS will win but everything else about this election is unclear because the question is whether the SDS will be able to form a government coalition", Meta Roglič, a ... (more...)
These Maps Show How to Unlock North Korea's Economy
- June 04, 2018
But analysts say North Korea will be unwilling to cede its nuclear deterrent unless it is given security guarantees that the U.S. will not try to topple the regime. North Korea's leadership is believed to regard nuclear weapons as crucial to its survival, while Kim has said he plans to focus on economic development. (more...)
- June 04, 2018
But analysts say North Korea will be unwilling to cede its nuclear deterrent unless it is given security guarantees that the U.S. will not try to topple the regime. North Korea's leadership is believed to regard nuclear weapons as crucial to its survival, while Kim has said he plans to focus on economic development. (more...)
Guatemala volcano erupts, killing children as lava spews into village
- June 04, 2018
Hundreds of rescue workers, including firefighters, police and soldiers, worked to help any survivors and recover any more bodies amid the still-smoking lava. "Currently the volcano continues to erupt and there exists a high potential for (pyroclastic) avalanches of debris", the disaster agency said late Sunday via Twitter, quoting Sanchez, the director of the seismology and volcanology institute. (more...)
- June 04, 2018
Hundreds of rescue workers, including firefighters, police and soldiers, worked to help any survivors and recover any more bodies amid the still-smoking lava. "Currently the volcano continues to erupt and there exists a high potential for (pyroclastic) avalanches of debris", the disaster agency said late Sunday via Twitter, quoting Sanchez, the director of the seismology and volcanology institute. (more...)
Guatemala volcano: At least 25 dead, hundreds injured in eruption
- June 04, 2018
Video images published by Sacatepezuez television showed a charred landscape where a lava flow came into contact with homes. The volcano spewed black smoke and ash into the sky, prompting the evacuation of some 100 people and forcing the capital's La Aurora global airport to shut down its only runway. (more...)
- June 04, 2018
Video images published by Sacatepezuez television showed a charred landscape where a lava flow came into contact with homes. The volcano spewed black smoke and ash into the sky, prompting the evacuation of some 100 people and forcing the capital's La Aurora global airport to shut down its only runway. (more...)
Two climbers killed in fall from El Capitan in Yosemite National Park
- June 04, 2018
The two climbers were identified as Tim Klein, 42, of Palmdale, and Jason Wells, 46, of Boulder, Colo., according to the park service. Updated 6:05 p.m. In 2013, Felix Kiernan died on the East Buttress after being hit by rockfall dislodged by the leader. A total of 51 climbers have died from traumatic injuries in the park from 1970 through 1990, according data posted online by the Park Service. (more...)
- June 04, 2018
The two climbers were identified as Tim Klein, 42, of Palmdale, and Jason Wells, 46, of Boulder, Colo., according to the park service. Updated 6:05 p.m. In 2013, Felix Kiernan died on the East Buttress after being hit by rockfall dislodged by the leader. A total of 51 climbers have died from traumatic injuries in the park from 1970 through 1990, according data posted online by the Park Service. (more...)
Former high school dean sentenced to 26 years in drug shooting
- June 04, 2018
They found Harrison guilty of armed assault with intent to murder and other gun and drug-related charges. Harrison, now 58, was sentenced Friday to as many as 26 years in prison for assault and other charges, capping the sad tale of a wannabe saint, who, prosecutors say, was revealed to be a unsafe, predatory fraud. (more...)
- June 04, 2018
They found Harrison guilty of armed assault with intent to murder and other gun and drug-related charges. Harrison, now 58, was sentenced Friday to as many as 26 years in prison for assault and other charges, capping the sad tale of a wannabe saint, who, prosecutors say, was revealed to be a unsafe, predatory fraud. (more...)
Trump Veers to a Korea Plan That Echoes Failures of the Past
- June 04, 2018
Kim Yo-jong delivered a personal letter to South Korean President Moon Jae-in on behalf of her brother, Kim Jong Un at the time. Mr Trump earlier told reporters he was expecting the delegation, led by Mr Chol, to travel to Washington to deliver a letter from leader Mr Kim. (more...)
- June 04, 2018
Kim Yo-jong delivered a personal letter to South Korean President Moon Jae-in on behalf of her brother, Kim Jong Un at the time. Mr Trump earlier told reporters he was expecting the delegation, led by Mr Chol, to travel to Washington to deliver a letter from leader Mr Kim. (more...)
China condemns USA comment on disputed Island
- June 04, 2018
President Donald Trump, backing the remarks by his Pentagon chief at an worldwide security forum in Singapore , said on Twitter on Saturday: "Very surprised that China would be doing this?" "The Chinese people and the Chinese government will never allow any person, any political party and any organisation under any name to separate any piece of Chinese territory from China at any time and in any form", Mr He said. (more...)
- June 04, 2018
President Donald Trump, backing the remarks by his Pentagon chief at an worldwide security forum in Singapore , said on Twitter on Saturday: "Very surprised that China would be doing this?" "The Chinese people and the Chinese government will never allow any person, any political party and any organisation under any name to separate any piece of Chinese territory from China at any time and in any form", Mr He said. (more...)
Trump to host Ramadan dinner
- June 04, 2018
President Donald Trump will host an iftar dinner at the White House on Wednesday to mark the Muslim holy month of Ramadan , according to reports Saturday, different from when the administration decided against hosting the traditional post-sundown meal past year. (more...)
- June 04, 2018
President Donald Trump will host an iftar dinner at the White House on Wednesday to mark the Muslim holy month of Ramadan , according to reports Saturday, different from when the administration decided against hosting the traditional post-sundown meal past year. (more...)
N.Korea's Top Three Military Officials Replaced, US Official Says
- June 04, 2018
On Saturday, Japan's defence minister urged the worldwide community to keep sanctions and surveillance on North Korea, saying: "In light of how North Korea has behaved in the past, I believe it is important not to reward North Korea exclusively for agreeing to have dialogue". (more...)
- June 04, 2018
On Saturday, Japan's defence minister urged the worldwide community to keep sanctions and surveillance on North Korea, saying: "In light of how North Korea has behaved in the past, I believe it is important not to reward North Korea exclusively for agreeing to have dialogue". (more...)
Jimmy Fallon crashes Marjory Stoneman Douglas graduation
- June 04, 2018
His unscheduled visit brought a little levity to the otherwise somber occasion. "You won't be classmates anymore", he told students at one point. "You'll be adults who Facebook search each other at two in the morning for the next ten years". (more...)
- June 04, 2018
His unscheduled visit brought a little levity to the otherwise somber occasion. "You won't be classmates anymore", he told students at one point. "You'll be adults who Facebook search each other at two in the morning for the next ten years". (more...)
Volcano eruption in Central America kills six
- June 04, 2018
At least six people were killed and another 20 injured on Sunday when Guatemala's Fuego volcano erupted violently, spewing a stream of red hot lava and belching a thick plume of black smoke and ash that rained onto the capital and other regions. (more...)
- June 04, 2018
At least six people were killed and another 20 injured on Sunday when Guatemala's Fuego volcano erupted violently, spewing a stream of red hot lava and belching a thick plume of black smoke and ash that rained onto the capital and other regions. (more...)
Dozens drown after migrant boat sinks off Tunisia coast
- June 04, 2018
Pictured, Migrants and refugees on a rubber boat wait to be evacuated in November 5, 2016 by the crew of the Topaz Responder, a rescue ship run by Maltese NGO "Moas" and the Italian Red Cross. A deal struck with the European Union in 2016 has drastically reduced the amount of people trying to make the sea crossing, although observers say the numbers have been ticking up again in recent months. (more...)
- June 04, 2018
Pictured, Migrants and refugees on a rubber boat wait to be evacuated in November 5, 2016 by the crew of the Topaz Responder, a rescue ship run by Maltese NGO "Moas" and the Italian Red Cross. A deal struck with the European Union in 2016 has drastically reduced the amount of people trying to make the sea crossing, although observers say the numbers have been ticking up again in recent months. (more...)
Jordan: Tax protests enter third consecutive night
- June 04, 2018
The legislative proposal is yet to be approved by the country's parliament. Jordan's debt has risen to $32 billion in five years as the economic strains of the country's absorbing more than a million refugees from the Syrian civil war reduced revenues and foreign aid, forcing Jordan to keep borrowing to make up the difference. (more...)
- June 04, 2018
The legislative proposal is yet to be approved by the country's parliament. Jordan's debt has risen to $32 billion in five years as the economic strains of the country's absorbing more than a million refugees from the Syrian civil war reduced revenues and foreign aid, forcing Jordan to keep borrowing to make up the difference. (more...)
Chris Christie says 'no way' Trump will pardon himself: 'He'll get impeached'
- June 04, 2018
The letter states that Trump can not be indicted, subpoenaed or found guilty of obstruction of justice because he is the " chief law enforcement officer ". Simply closing one aspect of his probe doesn't mean Mueller would finished with his complete examination of Russia's actions in the 2016 contest. "If it he winds up having the corrupt intent to put the kibosh to an investigation, that's obstruction of justice". (more...)
- June 04, 2018
The letter states that Trump can not be indicted, subpoenaed or found guilty of obstruction of justice because he is the " chief law enforcement officer ". Simply closing one aspect of his probe doesn't mean Mueller would finished with his complete examination of Russia's actions in the 2016 contest. "If it he winds up having the corrupt intent to put the kibosh to an investigation, that's obstruction of justice". (more...)
Climbers killed in fall from El Capitan in Yosemite identified
- June 04, 2018
More than 100 climbing accidents occur in Yosemite every year, and 51 climbers died from traumatic injuries in the park from 1970 through 1990, according to data posted online by the Park Service. The deaths occurred nearly two weeks after a fatal accident May 21 when a hiker lost his grip in rainy weather on cables installed for climbs at Yosemite's Half Dome. (more...)
- June 04, 2018
More than 100 climbing accidents occur in Yosemite every year, and 51 climbers died from traumatic injuries in the park from 1970 through 1990, according to data posted online by the Park Service. The deaths occurred nearly two weeks after a fatal accident May 21 when a hiker lost his grip in rainy weather on cables installed for climbs at Yosemite's Half Dome. (more...)
German police shoot a person at Berlin Cathedral
- June 04, 2018
The circumstances of the incident remain unclear. The iron-domed house of worship is on Museum Island off east Berlin's main Unter den Linden boulevard and close to the Alexanderplatz shopping district. "The suspect is a 53-year-old man. There is now no evidence of a terrorist or Islamist motive". They also said that the rampaging man was armed with a knife. (more...)
- June 04, 2018
The circumstances of the incident remain unclear. The iron-domed house of worship is on Museum Island off east Berlin's main Unter den Linden boulevard and close to the Alexanderplatz shopping district. "The suspect is a 53-year-old man. There is now no evidence of a terrorist or Islamist motive". They also said that the rampaging man was armed with a knife. (more...)
Border buffer zone dismissed as 'fantastical'
- June 03, 2018
The Sun newspaper said on Thursday that plans were being drawn up by Brexit Secretary David Davis for a 10 mile "buffer zone". "The latest reports of a new plan on Brexit and the border from David Davis are light on detail and do not take into account the reality of life along the border, particularly in areas such as Derry, Strabane and Newry which are essentially cross-border", she told the Belfast Telegraph. (more...)
- June 03, 2018
The Sun newspaper said on Thursday that plans were being drawn up by Brexit Secretary David Davis for a 10 mile "buffer zone". "The latest reports of a new plan on Brexit and the border from David Davis are light on detail and do not take into account the reality of life along the border, particularly in areas such as Derry, Strabane and Newry which are essentially cross-border", she told the Belfast Telegraph. (more...)
Trump 'could pardon himself over Russian Federation but won't', says Giuliani
- June 03, 2018
But Giuliani added that Trump would likely not exercise those powers, specifically pardoning himself if he did face any charges connected to Mueller's investigation, due to the "unthinkable" political ramifications. President Donald Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani said Sunday why he wouldn't want the president to ever testify in the Russian Federation investigation. (more...)
- June 03, 2018
But Giuliani added that Trump would likely not exercise those powers, specifically pardoning himself if he did face any charges connected to Mueller's investigation, due to the "unthinkable" political ramifications. President Donald Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani said Sunday why he wouldn't want the president to ever testify in the Russian Federation investigation. (more...)
South China Sea dispute: Beijing attacks 'irresponsible' United States comments
- June 03, 2018
Defense Secretary also emphasized the necessity of expanding cooperation, adding that he would not be wasting time going to Beijing at the end of June if he thought confrontation is the only option regarding relations with China. Mattis's speech was probably meant to ease American allies' concerns not just about regional threats, but about President Trump's oft-changing foreign policy. (more...)
- June 03, 2018
Defense Secretary also emphasized the necessity of expanding cooperation, adding that he would not be wasting time going to Beijing at the end of June if he thought confrontation is the only option regarding relations with China. Mattis's speech was probably meant to ease American allies' concerns not just about regional threats, but about President Trump's oft-changing foreign policy. (more...)
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