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Palestinian shot dead after throwing rock at Israeli soldier: army
- June 07, 2018
Bilal Tamimi, a resident of Nabi Saleh, told MEE that many in the village believed Ezz al-Din's killing was "on purpose", as the Israeli army had tried to detain the young man for months over his participation in demonstrations and allegations of stone-throwing. (more...)
- June 07, 2018
Bilal Tamimi, a resident of Nabi Saleh, told MEE that many in the village believed Ezz al-Din's killing was "on purpose", as the Israeli army had tried to detain the young man for months over his participation in demonstrations and allegations of stone-throwing. (more...)
Putin brags that he ‘regularly’ speaks to Trump on the phone
- June 07, 2018
However, it has been watered down since it was first conceived by lawmakers in response to the new round of USA sanctions on Russian businesses. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin talk on the phone "regularly" and bump into each other at worldwide events, but are still waiting for a one-on-one meeting, says Putin in an interview with Austrian TV this week. (more...)
- June 07, 2018
However, it has been watered down since it was first conceived by lawmakers in response to the new round of USA sanctions on Russian businesses. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin talk on the phone "regularly" and bump into each other at worldwide events, but are still waiting for a one-on-one meeting, says Putin in an interview with Austrian TV this week. (more...)
Donald Trump hosted first iftar dinner without American Muslim groups
- June 07, 2018
Several Muslim organisations have made a decision to boycott US President Donald Trump's first Iftar dinner at the White House, citing his alleged anti-Muslim rhetoric. This year's event has been criticized by some Muslims and others who oppose the president's policies such as the travel ban imposed on five predominantly Muslim countries, a national-security case which is being challenged in the Supreme Court, with a ruling expected soon. (more...)
- June 07, 2018
Several Muslim organisations have made a decision to boycott US President Donald Trump's first Iftar dinner at the White House, citing his alleged anti-Muslim rhetoric. This year's event has been criticized by some Muslims and others who oppose the president's policies such as the travel ban imposed on five predominantly Muslim countries, a national-security case which is being challenged in the Supreme Court, with a ruling expected soon. (more...)
Saudi Arabia issues first driver’s licenses to women
- June 07, 2018
The General Department of Traffic had said that women wishing to replace their worldwide driving licenses with Saudi ones can submit an application online and later undergo a test to be given a license accordingly. Global media weren't present for the event. "ALQAST insists communication is a basic right of civil society, and the authorities are trying to criminalise human rights work", the statement said. (more...)
- June 07, 2018
The General Department of Traffic had said that women wishing to replace their worldwide driving licenses with Saudi ones can submit an application online and later undergo a test to be given a license accordingly. Global media weren't present for the event. "ALQAST insists communication is a basic right of civil society, and the authorities are trying to criminalise human rights work", the statement said. (more...)
China Blasts US for Flying B-52 Bombers Near Disputed Islands
- June 07, 2018
China's Defense Ministry has said it hoped for more interaction with the US military. Tuesday's B-52 flight is the latest "freedom of navigation" operation conducted by the U.S.to assert its right to use the waters, which contain rich fishing grounds, vital shipping routes and potential natural resources. (more...)
- June 07, 2018
China's Defense Ministry has said it hoped for more interaction with the US military. Tuesday's B-52 flight is the latest "freedom of navigation" operation conducted by the U.S.to assert its right to use the waters, which contain rich fishing grounds, vital shipping routes and potential natural resources. (more...)
Melania Trump's Latest Outfit Seems to Say, "I'm Here"
- June 07, 2018
The president made his statement after reports started to spread that perhaps fewer than ten members of the Eagles organization had accepted the invitation to go to the White House. Mrs. Trump's stay in the hospital was also shrouded in secrecy. "She feels great", she wrote, "doing well". Her last fully public appearance was on May 10, when she accompanied the president to Andrews Air Force base in Maryland to welcome home three American hostages from North Korea. (more...)
- June 07, 2018
The president made his statement after reports started to spread that perhaps fewer than ten members of the Eagles organization had accepted the invitation to go to the White House. Mrs. Trump's stay in the hospital was also shrouded in secrecy. "She feels great", she wrote, "doing well". Her last fully public appearance was on May 10, when she accompanied the president to Andrews Air Force base in Maryland to welcome home three American hostages from North Korea. (more...)
The roller-coaster ride leading to historic Trump-Kim summit
- June 07, 2018
The bill, seen by Reuters before its public release, is one of a series of efforts by members of Congress to have some say in negotiations ahead of Trump's summit next week in Singapore with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. He has been a key player in the administration's preparations for the June 12 summit between Trump and Kim, which will mark the first ever meeting between a sitting USA president and North Korean premier. (more...)
- June 07, 2018
The bill, seen by Reuters before its public release, is one of a series of efforts by members of Congress to have some say in negotiations ahead of Trump's summit next week in Singapore with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. He has been a key player in the administration's preparations for the June 12 summit between Trump and Kim, which will mark the first ever meeting between a sitting USA president and North Korean premier. (more...)
Security to be ultra-tight for Trump-Kim summit
- June 07, 2018
There is a separate zone - covering an area including the Capella resort and Universal Studios Singapore - marked off on maps provided by the Singapore government, which will be subject to stricter security checks. A US advance team was spotted at the Capella Hotel last week meeting with North Korean officials in preparation for the summit. "I don't want to take all the credit", he added. (more...)
- June 07, 2018
There is a separate zone - covering an area including the Capella resort and Universal Studios Singapore - marked off on maps provided by the Singapore government, which will be subject to stricter security checks. A US advance team was spotted at the Capella Hotel last week meeting with North Korean officials in preparation for the summit. "I don't want to take all the credit", he added. (more...)
Italy PM takes aim at migrants, austerity in maiden speech
- June 07, 2018
A political novice, Conte leads the euroskeptic coalition of the 5-Star Movement, which considers itself anti-establishment, and the right-wing, north-based League party. Economists estimate the coalition's policy agenda would add tens of billions of euros to annual spending. Parliament, an older model of representative democracy, "will also help us", he said. (more...)
- June 07, 2018
A political novice, Conte leads the euroskeptic coalition of the 5-Star Movement, which considers itself anti-establishment, and the right-wing, north-based League party. Economists estimate the coalition's policy agenda would add tens of billions of euros to annual spending. Parliament, an older model of representative democracy, "will also help us", he said. (more...)
Judge criticized for Stanford athlete's rape sentence is ousted in recall vote
- June 07, 2018
Prosecutors had wanted a lengthy prison sentence for Turner in the sexual assault of a young woman incapacitated by alcohol. They are Cindy Hendrickson, an assistant district attorney in Santa Clara County, and Angela Storey, a civil attorney. (more...)
- June 07, 2018
Prosecutors had wanted a lengthy prison sentence for Turner in the sexual assault of a young woman incapacitated by alcohol. They are Cindy Hendrickson, an assistant district attorney in Santa Clara County, and Angela Storey, a civil attorney. (more...)
U.S. Trade Is Trump's Main Focus at G-7 Gathering
- June 07, 2018
But President Donald Trump has been a fierce critic of NAFTA, and the three countries are holding negotiations on possible changes to the free trade deal. That plan fell through when the White House tried to insist that he agree to including a so-called "sunset clause" in the deal. Canada is said to be considering a similar response. (more...)
- June 07, 2018
But President Donald Trump has been a fierce critic of NAFTA, and the three countries are holding negotiations on possible changes to the free trade deal. That plan fell through when the White House tried to insist that he agree to including a so-called "sunset clause" in the deal. Canada is said to be considering a similar response. (more...)
China rebukes Taiwan president for Tiananmen comments
- June 07, 2018
Hundreds if not thousands of unarmed protesters and onlookers were killed late on June 3 and the early hours of June 4, 1989, after China's communist leaders ordered the military to retake Tiananmen Square from the student-led demonstrators. (more...)
- June 07, 2018
Hundreds if not thousands of unarmed protesters and onlookers were killed late on June 3 and the early hours of June 4, 1989, after China's communist leaders ordered the military to retake Tiananmen Square from the student-led demonstrators. (more...)
Moscow сourt sentences Ukrainian national Sushchenko to 12 years in jail
- June 07, 2018
He said Sushchenko had only ever sought information for journalistic purposes, but had been set up by someone in the Russian military whom he had known for 25 years. The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry demanded the journalist's immediate release. The state prosecution had asked to put Sushchenko behind bars for 14 years, the Mediazona news website reported . (more...)
- June 07, 2018
He said Sushchenko had only ever sought information for journalistic purposes, but had been set up by someone in the Russian military whom he had known for 25 years. The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry demanded the journalist's immediate release. The state prosecution had asked to put Sushchenko behind bars for 14 years, the Mediazona news website reported . (more...)
Trudeau expects 'difficult' conversations with Trump at G7
- June 07, 2018
I'm always the optimist, I believe it can be worked out", Kudlow said. Kudlow also insisted that the USA relationship with Canada, in particular, was still "very good". "The world economic order is under pressure, under attack", Canadian Trade Minister Francois Philippe Champagne said. "We must continue to work together because a world where there are no rules is a world where nobody wins", he warned. (more...)
- June 07, 2018
I'm always the optimist, I believe it can be worked out", Kudlow said. Kudlow also insisted that the USA relationship with Canada, in particular, was still "very good". "The world economic order is under pressure, under attack", Canadian Trade Minister Francois Philippe Champagne said. "We must continue to work together because a world where there are no rules is a world where nobody wins", he warned. (more...)
Officers in Wildwood beach arrest won’t face criminal charges
- June 06, 2018
The woman at the center of a controversial arrest in Wildwood spoke out on " CBS This Morning " on Wednesday. "The Saturday she was taken into custody, she was in custody a total of about 40 minutes", Dicht said. She said her neck and back have been hurting since the incident, and she has headaches. Weinman also said the containers of alcohol in their possession were sealed, contradicting the allegations against her. (more...)
- June 06, 2018
The woman at the center of a controversial arrest in Wildwood spoke out on " CBS This Morning " on Wednesday. "The Saturday she was taken into custody, she was in custody a total of about 40 minutes", Dicht said. She said her neck and back have been hurting since the incident, and she has headaches. Weinman also said the containers of alcohol in their possession were sealed, contradicting the allegations against her. (more...)
Pope Francis praying for victims of Guatemala volcano
- June 06, 2018
People who lived in the area are now staying in temporary shelters. At least 25 are dead and more missing after the Fuego volcano spewed rock, ash and gas into the air. On Tuesday, authorities said at least 75 people have died in the eruption, with another 192 listed missing, according to the Associated Press . The searing hot volcanic material that covered communities near the volcano left numerous bodies unrecognizable so DNA testing or other methods will be necessary for identification. (more...)
- June 06, 2018
People who lived in the area are now staying in temporary shelters. At least 25 are dead and more missing after the Fuego volcano spewed rock, ash and gas into the air. On Tuesday, authorities said at least 75 people have died in the eruption, with another 192 listed missing, according to the Associated Press . The searing hot volcanic material that covered communities near the volcano left numerous bodies unrecognizable so DNA testing or other methods will be necessary for identification. (more...)
Puerto Rico deaths spiked after Hurricane Maria, new data show
- June 06, 2018
For disaster-related deaths to be confirmed in Puerto Rico, bodies must be transported to San Juan or a medical examiner must travel to the region to verify the death. The hurricane left a massive path of destruction across the United States territory, damaging roads and washing out bridges. Many roads were impassable, bridges were washed out, and much of the island remained without power for six months . (more...)
- June 06, 2018
For disaster-related deaths to be confirmed in Puerto Rico, bodies must be transported to San Juan or a medical examiner must travel to the region to verify the death. The hurricane left a massive path of destruction across the United States territory, damaging roads and washing out bridges. Many roads were impassable, bridges were washed out, and much of the island remained without power for six months . (more...)
UK food, fuel, medicine short under 'no deal' Brexit, says report
- June 06, 2018
I'm confident we will get a deal. But I think it's fair to say that there's something in that. "I actually resent the negativity". "You would have to medivac medicine into Britain , and at the end of week two we would be running out of petrol as well", the paper quoted a government source. (more...)
- June 06, 2018
I'm confident we will get a deal. But I think it's fair to say that there's something in that. "I actually resent the negativity". "You would have to medivac medicine into Britain , and at the end of week two we would be running out of petrol as well", the paper quoted a government source. (more...)
Trump Again Blames His Own Inhumane Immigration Policy on Democrats
- June 06, 2018
President Trump is falsely claiming that " bad legislation passed by the Democrats" has forced his administration to separate children from their families at the border, even though no such law exists. "Detention is never in the best interests of the child and always constitutes a child rights violation", she said, calling on Washington to "adopt non-custodial alternatives that allow children to remain with their families". (more...)
- June 06, 2018
President Trump is falsely claiming that " bad legislation passed by the Democrats" has forced his administration to separate children from their families at the border, even though no such law exists. "Detention is never in the best interests of the child and always constitutes a child rights violation", she said, calling on Washington to "adopt non-custodial alternatives that allow children to remain with their families". (more...)
Firefighters tackle blaze at Knightsbridge hotel
- June 06, 2018
Police said the hotel was evacuated and it was not yet known whether there had been any injuries. Large plumes of black smoke could be seen from across the area rising above the building, which is close to Harrods and the One Hyde Park luxury apartment complex. (more...)
- June 06, 2018
Police said the hotel was evacuated and it was not yet known whether there had been any injuries. Large plumes of black smoke could be seen from across the area rising above the building, which is close to Harrods and the One Hyde Park luxury apartment complex. (more...)
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