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Guatemala: Fuego volcano eruption toll rises to 75, around 200 missing
- June 06, 2018
The country's disaster agency issued new evacuation orders for some nearby communities Tuesday afternoon setting off a panicky flight by people that stalled traffic in some areas. A devastating volcanic eruption in the Central American nation of Guatemala leaves more than 70 dead and thousands evacuated. The Associated Press spoke with Lilian Hernandez, who has 36 family members missing and presumed dead - aunts, uncles, cousins, her grandmother and two great-grandchildren in the town of ... (more...)
- June 06, 2018
The country's disaster agency issued new evacuation orders for some nearby communities Tuesday afternoon setting off a panicky flight by people that stalled traffic in some areas. A devastating volcanic eruption in the Central American nation of Guatemala leaves more than 70 dead and thousands evacuated. The Associated Press spoke with Lilian Hernandez, who has 36 family members missing and presumed dead - aunts, uncles, cousins, her grandmother and two great-grandchildren in the town of ... (more...)
DUP leader Arlene Foster warned over 'undemocratic' abortion stance
- June 06, 2018
The passing of the referendum to repeal the Eighth Amendment here has led to calls for more liberal laws north of the Border and for Westminster to intervene amid the continuing absence of the Northern Ireland power-sharing Assembly. British MPs will hold an emergency debate on reforming abortion laws on Tuesday amid increasing pressure to lift the ban in Northern Ireland. However, the republican party is due to consider whether to change to support unrestricted abortion up to 12 weeks at its ... (more...)
- June 06, 2018
The passing of the referendum to repeal the Eighth Amendment here has led to calls for more liberal laws north of the Border and for Westminster to intervene amid the continuing absence of the Northern Ireland power-sharing Assembly. British MPs will hold an emergency debate on reforming abortion laws on Tuesday amid increasing pressure to lift the ban in Northern Ireland. However, the republican party is due to consider whether to change to support unrestricted abortion up to 12 weeks at its ... (more...)
White House Aide Out After Mocking 'Dying' John McCain
- June 06, 2018
But instead of a mass exodus, people are expected to leave one by one or in small groups as the White House tries to avoid a spate of negative headlines, or the impression that it's firing people for allegedly leaking information without any tangible evidence. (more...)
- June 06, 2018
But instead of a mass exodus, people are expected to leave one by one or in small groups as the White House tries to avoid a spate of negative headlines, or the impression that it's firing people for allegedly leaking information without any tangible evidence. (more...)
'Nobody is left': Guatemala volcano ravaged entire families
- June 06, 2018
Meanwhile Guatemalan authorities confirmed the death toll from Sunday's eruption of the Volcano of Fire at 69, but said only 17 of the dead have been identified so far. Emergency crews in helicopters managed to pull at least 10 people alive from areas cut off by the flows. "We will continue until we find the last victim, though we do not know how many there are". (more...)
- June 06, 2018
Meanwhile Guatemalan authorities confirmed the death toll from Sunday's eruption of the Volcano of Fire at 69, but said only 17 of the dead have been identified so far. Emergency crews in helicopters managed to pull at least 10 people alive from areas cut off by the flows. "We will continue until we find the last victim, though we do not know how many there are". (more...)
United States first lady Melania Trump to skip G7 and North Korea summit
- June 06, 2018
Spouses typically get together at events of their own during the meetings of world leaders. Mrs. Trump was last seen in public just days before she was hospitalized for surgery last month. Melania Trump herself has posted videos on social media of her work, such as one posted about the White House holiday decorations in December and another on her preparations for the first state dinner in April. (more...)
- June 06, 2018
Spouses typically get together at events of their own during the meetings of world leaders. Mrs. Trump was last seen in public just days before she was hospitalized for surgery last month. Melania Trump herself has posted videos on social media of her work, such as one posted about the White House holiday decorations in December and another on her preparations for the first state dinner in April. (more...)
Shin Bet says it thwarted plot to assassinate prime minister, Jerusalem mayor
- June 06, 2018
Israel's Shin Bet internal security agency thwarted a terror cell directed by an operative in Syria who planned to harm senior Israeli figures and worldwide delegations, it was announced on Tuesday. Indictments were filed against the three suspects on May 27 but the case was under a gag-order until Tuesday. He had previously been imprisoned for terrorist activities. (more...)
- June 06, 2018
Israel's Shin Bet internal security agency thwarted a terror cell directed by an operative in Syria who planned to harm senior Israeli figures and worldwide delegations, it was announced on Tuesday. Indictments were filed against the three suspects on May 27 but the case was under a gag-order until Tuesday. He had previously been imprisoned for terrorist activities. (more...)
Search continues as Guatemala toll rises to 72
- June 06, 2018
In the first few hours, the ash and mud was so hot, rescuers had a hard time reaching victims and by the time they made it out to some of them it was too late. Cabanas says some of the missing people could be among the unidentified bodies. In the devastated town of El Rodeo, gray soot coated trees and homes and an ash-covered deer lay dead in the debris. (more...)
- June 06, 2018
In the first few hours, the ash and mud was so hot, rescuers had a hard time reaching victims and by the time they made it out to some of them it was too late. Cabanas says some of the missing people could be among the unidentified bodies. In the devastated town of El Rodeo, gray soot coated trees and homes and an ash-covered deer lay dead in the debris. (more...)
Judge: President Trump can be deposed in defamation lawsuit
- June 06, 2018
Clinton's denial eventually led to his impeachment by the House of Representatives for perjury and obstruction of justice; the Senate ultimately acquitted him. Trump's lawyers have also argued that he can not obstruct justice. Zervos' lawyers have issued subpoenas seeking a range of information about Trump's behavior toward women, including any "Apprentice" material that features Zervos or Trump talking about her or discussing other female contestants in a sexual or inappropriate way. (more...)
- June 06, 2018
Clinton's denial eventually led to his impeachment by the House of Representatives for perjury and obstruction of justice; the Senate ultimately acquitted him. Trump's lawyers have also argued that he can not obstruct justice. Zervos' lawyers have issued subpoenas seeking a range of information about Trump's behavior toward women, including any "Apprentice" material that features Zervos or Trump talking about her or discussing other female contestants in a sexual or inappropriate way. (more...)
Jordan's king appoints economist to form new government, calls for dialog
- June 06, 2018
Mulki had led the push for the austerity measures. Razzaz will replace Hani Mulki, who resigned Monday amid widening protests over the government's austerity measures, including a planned tax increase. The previous evening, the monarch warned that Jordan risked entering "the unknown" if it failed to find a way out of the current crisis, Jordan's Petra news agency reported. (more...)
- June 06, 2018
Mulki had led the push for the austerity measures. Razzaz will replace Hani Mulki, who resigned Monday amid widening protests over the government's austerity measures, including a planned tax increase. The previous evening, the monarch warned that Jordan risked entering "the unknown" if it failed to find a way out of the current crisis, Jordan's Petra news agency reported. (more...)
Pastor killed by crocodile during water baptism
- June 06, 2018
An 80-strong congregation looked on in horror as the reptile struck at Docho Eshete, a protestant clergyman in the town of Arba Minch, while he conducted a mass baptism in the shallows of Lake Abaya on Sunday. Crocodiles are found in freshwater habitats like rivers and lakes . It is likely that the crocodile that killed Docho was a Nile crocodile, the Independent reported . (more...)
- June 06, 2018
An 80-strong congregation looked on in horror as the reptile struck at Docho Eshete, a protestant clergyman in the town of Arba Minch, while he conducted a mass baptism in the shallows of Lake Abaya on Sunday. Crocodiles are found in freshwater habitats like rivers and lakes . It is likely that the crocodile that killed Docho was a Nile crocodile, the Independent reported . (more...)
Hawaii volcano lava destroys hundreds of homes overnight
- June 06, 2018
The latest estimates - up to 80 more structures than previously counted as destroyed by lava smothering two newly evacuated subdivisions - could bring the total number of homes and other buildings lost over the past month to almost 200. Kim and Okabe live in Hilo, the county's seat, which is more than an hour drive from the Kapoho area. It was not clear if any damage was caused, but no tsunami was expected, officials said. (more...)
- June 06, 2018
The latest estimates - up to 80 more structures than previously counted as destroyed by lava smothering two newly evacuated subdivisions - could bring the total number of homes and other buildings lost over the past month to almost 200. Kim and Okabe live in Hilo, the county's seat, which is more than an hour drive from the Kapoho area. It was not clear if any damage was caused, but no tsunami was expected, officials said. (more...)
White House Appeals Ruling That President Can't Block Twitter Followers
- June 06, 2018
District Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald ruled last month that Trump's Twitter feed is considered a "public forum" and that a public official can not "'block' a person from his Twitter account in response to the political views that person has expressed". (more...)
- June 06, 2018
District Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald ruled last month that Trump's Twitter feed is considered a "public forum" and that a public official can not "'block' a person from his Twitter account in response to the political views that person has expressed". (more...)
McConnell Cancels August Recess Over ‘Historic Obstruction by Senate Democrats’
- June 06, 2018
He also said he wants to pass as many annual spending bills as possible before the September 30 end of the federal fiscal year. McConnell's move, the aide said, was aimed at keeping those Democrats off the campaign trail and underscored Republican jitters over retaining majority control of the Senate in those elections. (more...)
- June 06, 2018
He also said he wants to pass as many annual spending bills as possible before the September 30 end of the federal fiscal year. McConnell's move, the aide said, was aimed at keeping those Democrats off the campaign trail and underscored Republican jitters over retaining majority control of the Senate in those elections. (more...)
Former US defence worker arrested for spying
- June 06, 2018
Investigators said he had regular meetings with Chinese intelligence agents that he never reported, used cellphones provided to him by Chinese sources, and retained classified information to which he was not supposed to have access. Hansen, who lived in Syracuse, Utah, served in the army for almost 20 years, working as a case officer for the DIA while on active duty from 2000-2006, court documents reveal . (more...)
- June 06, 2018
Investigators said he had regular meetings with Chinese intelligence agents that he never reported, used cellphones provided to him by Chinese sources, and retained classified information to which he was not supposed to have access. Hansen, who lived in Syracuse, Utah, served in the army for almost 20 years, working as a case officer for the DIA while on active duty from 2000-2006, court documents reveal . (more...)
Toll from Guatemala volcano eruption rises to 69 as more bodies found
- June 06, 2018
Soon, searing flows of lava , ash and rock mixed with water and debris were gushing down the volcano's flanks, blocking roads and burning homes. The charred landscape left behind was still too hot to touch or even to pull bodies from in many parts, melting the shoes of rescuers. (more...)
- June 06, 2018
Soon, searing flows of lava , ash and rock mixed with water and debris were gushing down the volcano's flanks, blocking roads and burning homes. The charred landscape left behind was still too hot to touch or even to pull bodies from in many parts, melting the shoes of rescuers. (more...)
US must stop separating migrant children from parents, UN says
- June 06, 2018
Shamdasani also pointed out that although "the rights of children are generally held in high regard in the USA, it is the only country in the world not to have ratified the U.N. Peter Boogaard, a former DHS and White House official in the Obama administration and now a spokesman for immigration reform group FWD.us says these children having nowhere to go and being away from their parents is not entirely the fault of HSS. (more...)
- June 06, 2018
Shamdasani also pointed out that although "the rights of children are generally held in high regard in the USA, it is the only country in the world not to have ratified the U.N. Peter Boogaard, a former DHS and White House official in the Obama administration and now a spokesman for immigration reform group FWD.us says these children having nowhere to go and being away from their parents is not entirely the fault of HSS. (more...)
Trump's Legal Team Readying for Subpoena Battle with Mueller — WashPost
- June 06, 2018
While it is correct that no court has ever ruled on self-pardoning nor ruled on the criminal liability of a president after he left office (If Nixon couldn't obstruct justice why did President Gerald Ford bother with a pardon?), the issue, ironically, is now primarily a political one. (more...)
- June 06, 2018
While it is correct that no court has ever ruled on self-pardoning nor ruled on the criminal liability of a president after he left office (If Nixon couldn't obstruct justice why did President Gerald Ford bother with a pardon?), the issue, ironically, is now primarily a political one. (more...)
Colorado primary ballots shipped out; unaffiliated voters get more choices
- June 06, 2018
In New Jersey , Sen. Tuesday's contests will determine whether Democratic candidates in the swing districts are moderate or more liberal, as well as whether they are shut out of some races altogether. Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) took over. Now she's running unopposed for a full term. Those registered to vote as a Democrat or Republican will get a primary ballot sent in the mail. (more...)
- June 06, 2018
In New Jersey , Sen. Tuesday's contests will determine whether Democratic candidates in the swing districts are moderate or more liberal, as well as whether they are shut out of some races altogether. Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) took over. Now she's running unopposed for a full term. Those registered to vote as a Democrat or Republican will get a primary ballot sent in the mail. (more...)
U.S. Envoy To Germany Richard Grenell Wants To 'Empower' Europe's Conservatives
- June 06, 2018
German politicians have called for Donald Trump's envoy in Berlin to be expelled from the country after he said in an interview that he wanted to "empower" conservative forces throughout Europe . "Clearly the USA ambassador sees himself as an extension of a right-wing conservative world movement", he said. Leaving aside that Trump was, in fact, elected by a hyper-vocal minority of American voters, his envoy's apparent willingness to cast off diplomatic neutrality and meddle in the ... (more...)
- June 06, 2018
German politicians have called for Donald Trump's envoy in Berlin to be expelled from the country after he said in an interview that he wanted to "empower" conservative forces throughout Europe . "Clearly the USA ambassador sees himself as an extension of a right-wing conservative world movement", he said. Leaving aside that Trump was, in fact, elected by a hyper-vocal minority of American voters, his envoy's apparent willingness to cast off diplomatic neutrality and meddle in the ... (more...)
Minnesota woman’s obituary says ‘world is a better place without her’
- June 05, 2018
It's final two sentences are devastating. " She will not be missed by Gina and Jay, and they understand that this world is a better place without her ", the obituary ends. He said she lived in a nursing home the past year of her life and her sisters were there when she died. "May you both find healing and peace after the passing of Kathleen", Michelle Peterson wrote. (more...)
- June 05, 2018
It's final two sentences are devastating. " She will not be missed by Gina and Jay, and they understand that this world is a better place without her ", the obituary ends. He said she lived in a nursing home the past year of her life and her sisters were there when she died. "May you both find healing and peace after the passing of Kathleen", Michelle Peterson wrote. (more...)
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