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US Supreme Court backs baker in gay wedding cake case
- June 04, 2018
He said that in this case the Colorado baker, Jack Phillips , understandably had difficulty in knowing where to draw the line because the state law at the time afforded store keepers some latitude to decline creating specific messages they considered offensive. (more...)
- June 04, 2018
He said that in this case the Colorado baker, Jack Phillips , understandably had difficulty in knowing where to draw the line because the state law at the time afforded store keepers some latitude to decline creating specific messages they considered offensive. (more...)
Anti-nuke Nobel victor ICAN offer to pay Trump-Kim summit
- June 04, 2018
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is scheduled to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, Reuters quoted Pyongyang's news agency KCNA as saying on Sunday. With North Korea maintaining that the abduction issue has been settled, Tokyo has asked Washington to raise it in the run-up to the U.S. Last week Trump said he and the North Koreans "can go slowly" and the two sides do not plan to "sign something" on June 12. (more...)
- June 04, 2018
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is scheduled to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, Reuters quoted Pyongyang's news agency KCNA as saying on Sunday. With North Korea maintaining that the abduction issue has been settled, Tokyo has asked Washington to raise it in the run-up to the U.S. Last week Trump said he and the North Koreans "can go slowly" and the two sides do not plan to "sign something" on June 12. (more...)
Spanish PM Rajoy ousted by parliament, replaced by opposition leader
- June 04, 2018
The Basque Nationalist Party (PNV) says it will support the motion, which may then propel Mr Sánchez into office. Last July, he became the first serving Spanish prime minister to testify in a criminal case, when he was called to give evidence in the Gürtel case. (more...)
- June 04, 2018
The Basque Nationalist Party (PNV) says it will support the motion, which may then propel Mr Sánchez into office. Last July, he became the first serving Spanish prime minister to testify in a criminal case, when he was called to give evidence in the Gürtel case. (more...)
Trump aide says Canada's Trudeau overreacting to trade dispute
- June 04, 2018
Speaking with Chuck Todd from Meet the Press in an excerpt from an exclusive interview airing in full on Sunday, Trudeau said that the imposition of tariffs was "insulting". The dispute is over President Donald Trump's new levies on steel and aluminium imports from Canada, Mexico and the European Union, prompting threats of retaliatory action. (more...)
- June 04, 2018
Speaking with Chuck Todd from Meet the Press in an excerpt from an exclusive interview airing in full on Sunday, Trudeau said that the imposition of tariffs was "insulting". The dispute is over President Donald Trump's new levies on steel and aluminium imports from Canada, Mexico and the European Union, prompting threats of retaliatory action. (more...)
Duterte kissing woman on lips sparks social media frenzy
- June 04, 2018
While the crowd at the meeting cheered and laughed, other Filipinos took to social media to criticise Duterte's act. The woman involved later said that there was "no malice" in the kiss. In exchange, he repeatedly requested that she kiss him, pointing to his lips. Her dismissal is sending a chilling message to other supreme court judges and members of the judiciary, Diego García-Sayán, special United Nations rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, said on Friday. (more...)
- June 04, 2018
While the crowd at the meeting cheered and laughed, other Filipinos took to social media to criticise Duterte's act. The woman involved later said that there was "no malice" in the kiss. In exchange, he repeatedly requested that she kiss him, pointing to his lips. Her dismissal is sending a chilling message to other supreme court judges and members of the judiciary, Diego García-Sayán, special United Nations rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, said on Friday. (more...)
Giuseppe Conte sworn in as Italian Prime Minister
- June 04, 2018
Conte to present the cabinet to Mr. Mattarella. "All the conditions have been fulfilled for a political, Five Star and League government", Luigi Di Maio, the Five Star chief, and Matteo Salvini, the League leader, said in a joint statement on Thursday after several hours of talks in Rome. (more...)
- June 04, 2018
Conte to present the cabinet to Mr. Mattarella. "All the conditions have been fulfilled for a political, Five Star and League government", Luigi Di Maio, the Five Star chief, and Matteo Salvini, the League leader, said in a joint statement on Thursday after several hours of talks in Rome. (more...)
Jeremy Thorpe 'hit-man might not be dead', police admit
- June 04, 2018
They're joined by Alex Jennings (The Queen, Victoria ), Patricia Hodge (Miranda, Maxwell), Monica Dolan (Appropriate Adult, Strike), Adrian Scarborough ( On Chesil Beach , The King's Speech) and Jason Watkins (The Lost Honour Of Christopher Jefferies, W1A), with Eve Myles (Torchwood, Victoria ), Michele Dotrice (Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em, Starfish) and Blake Harrison (Trust Me, The Inbetweeners). (more...)
- June 04, 2018
They're joined by Alex Jennings (The Queen, Victoria ), Patricia Hodge (Miranda, Maxwell), Monica Dolan (Appropriate Adult, Strike), Adrian Scarborough ( On Chesil Beach , The King's Speech) and Jason Watkins (The Lost Honour Of Christopher Jefferies, W1A), with Eve Myles (Torchwood, Victoria ), Michele Dotrice (Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em, Starfish) and Blake Harrison (Trust Me, The Inbetweeners). (more...)
Britain says militant Islamist threat to stay high and may rise further
- June 04, 2018
Mr. Javid also announced security services are to get 2,000 extra officers on the BBC's Andrew Marr Show on Sunday morning, to ensure the nation can "fight the terror threat". More than 20,000 people who have previously been investigated could pose a threat, says the Daily Mail , and security chiefs are "particularly concerned about the potential risk of individuals in the larger group being rapidly radicalised to the point of violence before the shift is detected". (more...)
- June 04, 2018
Mr. Javid also announced security services are to get 2,000 extra officers on the BBC's Andrew Marr Show on Sunday morning, to ensure the nation can "fight the terror threat". More than 20,000 people who have previously been investigated could pose a threat, says the Daily Mail , and security chiefs are "particularly concerned about the potential risk of individuals in the larger group being rapidly radicalised to the point of violence before the shift is detected". (more...)
Explosion Near Clerics Gathering Leaves Seven Dead
- June 04, 2018
During the gathering, the religious scholars issued a fatwa, an Islamic directive, against the ongoing war in the country. Even the capital city of Kabul is practically under siege , with heavy casualty attacks happening disturbingly often. (more...)
- June 04, 2018
During the gathering, the religious scholars issued a fatwa, an Islamic directive, against the ongoing war in the country. Even the capital city of Kabul is practically under siege , with heavy casualty attacks happening disturbingly often. (more...)
Accused Deputy Killer Steven Wiggins Is Captured In Hickman County
- June 04, 2018
Trooper Kevin Burch, new to the job, noticed that the man's tattoos and appearance matched those of the suspect wanted in the deputy's shooting death. Baker was found dead in his vehicle. "His service and dedication to his country and community will always be remembered". District Attorney Ray Crouch Jr. (more...)
- June 04, 2018
Trooper Kevin Burch, new to the job, noticed that the man's tattoos and appearance matched those of the suspect wanted in the deputy's shooting death. Baker was found dead in his vehicle. "His service and dedication to his country and community will always be remembered". District Attorney Ray Crouch Jr. (more...)
Suspect remanded for allegedly plotting Russian journalist's murder
- June 04, 2018
Babchenko said he put on the shirt and got smeared with pig's blood. Ukraine on Thursday defended the action of its state security services in faking the death of a Russian dissident journalist after worldwide criticism, saying the freaky ruse had been essential for protecting him. (more...)
- June 04, 2018
Babchenko said he put on the shirt and got smeared with pig's blood. Ukraine on Thursday defended the action of its state security services in faking the death of a Russian dissident journalist after worldwide criticism, saying the freaky ruse had been essential for protecting him. (more...)
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau Responds to Trump’s Steel Tariffs: ‘This is Insulting’
- June 04, 2018
Carl Fey: We have seen obviously markets be very unsettled in the last amount of time and a lot of uncertainty. That hasn't been done. That didn't go down well with President Trump who promptly restarted the trade war. It's been a lousy deal for the United States from Day One, ' Trump said. European Union economics commissioner Pierre Moscovici today described Trump's approach as "unilateral and hostile", with counter-measures due in the coming days. (more...)
- June 04, 2018
Carl Fey: We have seen obviously markets be very unsettled in the last amount of time and a lot of uncertainty. That hasn't been done. That didn't go down well with President Trump who promptly restarted the trade war. It's been a lousy deal for the United States from Day One, ' Trump said. European Union economics commissioner Pierre Moscovici today described Trump's approach as "unilateral and hostile", with counter-measures due in the coming days. (more...)
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...)
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