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Austria set to expel up to 60 imams, shuts 7 mosques
- June 08, 2018
Speaking at the news conference, Interior Minister Herbert Kickl said the authorities were reviewing the residence permits of about 40 imams employed by ATIB, and their family members, over concerns they were being paid from overseas. One society that runs a mosque in Vienna and is influenced by the "Grey Wolves", a Turkish nationalist youth group, would be shut down for operating illegally, the government said in a statement. (more...)
- June 08, 2018
Speaking at the news conference, Interior Minister Herbert Kickl said the authorities were reviewing the residence permits of about 40 imams employed by ATIB, and their family members, over concerns they were being paid from overseas. One society that runs a mosque in Vienna and is influenced by the "Grey Wolves", a Turkish nationalist youth group, would be shut down for operating illegally, the government said in a statement. (more...)
Ex-Senate aide arrested for lying to Federal Bureau of Investigation about leaking to reporters
- June 08, 2018
Buzzfeed Editor in Chief Ben Smith said on Twitter that the online publication is "deeply troubled by what looks like a case of law enforcement interfering with a reporter's constitutional right to gather information about her own government". (more...)
- June 08, 2018
Buzzfeed Editor in Chief Ben Smith said on Twitter that the online publication is "deeply troubled by what looks like a case of law enforcement interfering with a reporter's constitutional right to gather information about her own government". (more...)
Most Americans think National Football League players kneeling isn't unpatriotic
- June 08, 2018
The new move intends to explore NFL owners' ties with Trump, the source said, adding that several owners, as well as NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, have already been deposed in the case. The NFL recently made a rule requiring that players stand during the anthem or risk a fine against their teams, and "franchise leaders admitted that Trump's name had come up in discussions of the rule". (more...)
- June 08, 2018
The new move intends to explore NFL owners' ties with Trump, the source said, adding that several owners, as well as NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, have already been deposed in the case. The NFL recently made a rule requiring that players stand during the anthem or risk a fine against their teams, and "franchise leaders admitted that Trump's name had come up in discussions of the rule". (more...)
Canada’s Trump: populist Doug Ford stuns with Ontario election win
- June 08, 2018
Over in Guelph, Mike Schreiner became the first Green Party candidate elected in Ontario. Premier Kathleen Wynne stepped down as party leader after the Progressive Conservatives won a majority. "I know my brother Rob is looking down from heaven". "I know Rob is celebrating with us tonight". But the dizzying pace of initiatives rolled out by Wynne's government might have also played a role, said de Clercy, citing a hike in the minimum wage and reforms in workplace legislation and education ... (more...)
- June 08, 2018
Over in Guelph, Mike Schreiner became the first Green Party candidate elected in Ontario. Premier Kathleen Wynne stepped down as party leader after the Progressive Conservatives won a majority. "I know my brother Rob is looking down from heaven". "I know Rob is celebrating with us tonight". But the dizzying pace of initiatives rolled out by Wynne's government might have also played a role, said de Clercy, citing a hike in the minimum wage and reforms in workplace legislation and education ... (more...)
Senators challenge Trump on tariffs
- June 08, 2018
Despite much hand-wringing, prospects for any bill to challenge him remain uncertain. The tariffs angered many Republicans, who fear they will touch off a trade war with American allies. Sen. "I fail to see the national security threat when a Pennsylvanian decides to buy a Toyota Corolla", Toomey said. Hochul, a former congresswoman from western NY, said she's not ruffled by the opposing party's actions, and is not going to engage in "schoolyard politics". (more...)
- June 08, 2018
Despite much hand-wringing, prospects for any bill to challenge him remain uncertain. The tariffs angered many Republicans, who fear they will touch off a trade war with American allies. Sen. "I fail to see the national security threat when a Pennsylvanian decides to buy a Toyota Corolla", Toomey said. Hochul, a former congresswoman from western NY, said she's not ruffled by the opposing party's actions, and is not going to engage in "schoolyard politics". (more...)
President Trump floats pardoning boxing great Muhammad Ali
- June 08, 2018
Ali - who died in 2016 - refused to fight in the war when the government tried to conscript him in 1967, citing his religious beliefs and opposition to the USA involvement in the conflict. Johnson was convicted in 1913 by an all-white jury of violating the Mann Act for traveling with his white girlfriend. Ali died in June 2016 at age 74. (more...)
- June 08, 2018
Ali - who died in 2016 - refused to fight in the war when the government tried to conscript him in 1967, citing his religious beliefs and opposition to the USA involvement in the conflict. Johnson was convicted in 1913 by an all-white jury of violating the Mann Act for traveling with his white girlfriend. Ali died in June 2016 at age 74. (more...)
At Guatemala volcano, weather and danger hinder search
- June 08, 2018
Fears of a new blowup of the 3,763-metre volcano have stalked rescue workers since Sunday's eruption buried entire villages on its southern flank. The country's seismology and vulcanology institute said the smoke billowing from the volcano's top could produce a "curtain" of ash that could reach 20,000 feet above sea level, posing a danger to air traffic. (more...)
- June 08, 2018
Fears of a new blowup of the 3,763-metre volcano have stalked rescue workers since Sunday's eruption buried entire villages on its southern flank. The country's seismology and vulcanology institute said the smoke billowing from the volcano's top could produce a "curtain" of ash that could reach 20,000 feet above sea level, posing a danger to air traffic. (more...)
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte slammed over kiss
- June 08, 2018
Towards the end of his speech, he invited two women from the audience to receive a copy of a book critical of the Catholic Church in the Philippines. Duterte then leaned in and kissed the visibly overwhelmed woman, who screamed in joy and covered her face. (more...)
- June 08, 2018
Towards the end of his speech, he invited two women from the audience to receive a copy of a book critical of the Catholic Church in the Philippines. Duterte then leaned in and kissed the visibly overwhelmed woman, who screamed in joy and covered her face. (more...)
Dozens die as Fuego volcano erupts in Guatemala
- June 08, 2018
A lack of electricity in the most heavily hit zone makes safely searching at night impossible. The National Coordination for Disaster Reduction of Guatemala earlier announced that there were 65 victims. Search and rescue operations had suspended due to low light and unsafe conditions, but were resumed early on Monday morning. Ash was falling on the Guatemala City area as well as the departments of Sacatepequez, Chimaltenango and Escuintla, which are in south-central Guatemala around the ... (more...)
- June 08, 2018
A lack of electricity in the most heavily hit zone makes safely searching at night impossible. The National Coordination for Disaster Reduction of Guatemala earlier announced that there were 65 victims. Search and rescue operations had suspended due to low light and unsafe conditions, but were resumed early on Monday morning. Ash was falling on the Guatemala City area as well as the departments of Sacatepequez, Chimaltenango and Escuintla, which are in south-central Guatemala around the ... (more...)
Mum of 5-year-old spooked by 'lockdown song' in USA kindergarten
- June 08, 2018
Parent Georgy Cohen spotted the poem taped to a classroom chalkboard at the school in the city of Somerville. Georgy Cohen tweeted an image of the rhyme, writing that "this should not be hanging" in the classroom and added "but I, like most of you, have congressional representatives I can call to advocate for gun reform". (more...)
- June 08, 2018
Parent Georgy Cohen spotted the poem taped to a classroom chalkboard at the school in the city of Somerville. Georgy Cohen tweeted an image of the rhyme, writing that "this should not be hanging" in the classroom and added "but I, like most of you, have congressional representatives I can call to advocate for gun reform". (more...)
Real gator watches while boy uses inflatable gator
- June 08, 2018
The video on a Florida woman's Facebook post started out innocently enough. Unaware of the gator, 6-year-old Timmy took another ride on the slip and slide. She told WFTV : 'I saw the brown chair move. Never in my life have I been so scared. 'They say they are afraid. It must have wanted in on the fun, as it ran down the slide shortly after the clip was recorded. (more...)
- June 08, 2018
The video on a Florida woman's Facebook post started out innocently enough. Unaware of the gator, 6-year-old Timmy took another ride on the slip and slide. She told WFTV : 'I saw the brown chair move. Never in my life have I been so scared. 'They say they are afraid. It must have wanted in on the fun, as it ran down the slide shortly after the clip was recorded. (more...)
US welcomes Afghan ceasefire offer to Taliban: State Department
- June 08, 2018
Ghani said that Afghanistan's security forces will "stop offensives" against Afghan Taliban militants but will continue to target the extremist group Islamic State (IS), Al-Qaeda, and "other global terrorist groups" and their affiliates. Gen John Nicholson, the top USA commander in Afghanistan, said last month that some elements of the Taliban are showing interest in peace talks. Ghani's statement referred to a gathering of Afghanistan's top clerics on Monday in which they issued a ... (more...)
- June 08, 2018
Ghani said that Afghanistan's security forces will "stop offensives" against Afghan Taliban militants but will continue to target the extremist group Islamic State (IS), Al-Qaeda, and "other global terrorist groups" and their affiliates. Gen John Nicholson, the top USA commander in Afghanistan, said last month that some elements of the Taliban are showing interest in peace talks. Ghani's statement referred to a gathering of Afghanistan's top clerics on Monday in which they issued a ... (more...)
South Korean found 6 days after Australia mountain fall
- June 08, 2018
Her shouts for help were heard on Saturday by a member of the public, who only informed police on Thursday after learning of the search. "(Her) surviving is a miracle, I can tell you", he said. And she's build like a garden gnome. Fellow backpacker and noted Scottish bloke Craig Strathie has given an extremely good value interview to the ABC , expressing his relief at his hostel-mate's rescue. (more...)
- June 08, 2018
Her shouts for help were heard on Saturday by a member of the public, who only informed police on Thursday after learning of the search. "(Her) surviving is a miracle, I can tell you", he said. And she's build like a garden gnome. Fellow backpacker and noted Scottish bloke Craig Strathie has given an extremely good value interview to the ABC , expressing his relief at his hostel-mate's rescue. (more...)
Eighth-grade class receives shocking graduation gift: bullet-proof ballistic shields
- June 08, 2018
Cornelius middle school in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, this week were given a macabre gift: Bulletproof backpack "shields" meant to save their lives during a future school shooting . Some saw it as a cynical attempt by Unequal Technologies to grab some free advertising and sell some more $150 shield plates. A further 17 people - 14 students and three school workers - were massacred at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fl., in February. (more...)
- June 08, 2018
Cornelius middle school in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, this week were given a macabre gift: Bulletproof backpack "shields" meant to save their lives during a future school shooting . Some saw it as a cynical attempt by Unequal Technologies to grab some free advertising and sell some more $150 shield plates. A further 17 people - 14 students and three school workers - were massacred at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fl., in February. (more...)
That Kardashian-Trump Meeting Ended Up With Him Commuting A Life Sentence
- June 08, 2018
Alice Johnson reunites with her family members June 6, 2018 . One of Alice Marie Johnson's lawyers, Brittany Barnett said that Kardashian West joined a phone call with Johnson and her legal team. The TV star said the call "will forever be one of my best memories". Johnson, 63, was released after serving 21 years of a life sentence for a first-time nonviolent drug offense and charges of money laundering. (more...)
- June 08, 2018
Alice Johnson reunites with her family members June 6, 2018 . One of Alice Marie Johnson's lawyers, Brittany Barnett said that Kardashian West joined a phone call with Johnson and her legal team. The TV star said the call "will forever be one of my best memories". Johnson, 63, was released after serving 21 years of a life sentence for a first-time nonviolent drug offense and charges of money laundering. (more...)
What happened in every key primary race last night?
- June 08, 2018
McCarthy, who placed first in his own California primary Tuesday night, went on to highlight that in November, voters will have the option to repeal the gas tax in a ballot initiative - a move that Republicans see as a winning issue for GOP candidates across the state this fall. (more...)
- June 08, 2018
McCarthy, who placed first in his own California primary Tuesday night, went on to highlight that in November, voters will have the option to repeal the gas tax in a ballot initiative - a move that Republicans see as a winning issue for GOP candidates across the state this fall. (more...)
Ten people killed as domestic flight crashes in Kenya
- June 08, 2018
Search for the plane, its crew and passengers is still ongoing. The Cesna C208 craft, registration number 5Y-CAC, was flying from a Kitale airstrip in Trans-Nzoia County when it lost contact with control tower at 5pm Tuesday in the Aberdares. (more...)
- June 08, 2018
Search for the plane, its crew and passengers is still ongoing. The Cesna C208 craft, registration number 5Y-CAC, was flying from a Kitale airstrip in Trans-Nzoia County when it lost contact with control tower at 5pm Tuesday in the Aberdares. (more...)
University Malaya breaks into Top 100 World University Ranking
- June 08, 2018
MIT was also ranked the world's top university in 12 of 48 disciplines ranked by QS , as announced in February of this year. Chang Gung University and National Sun Yat-Sen University are both ranked 151st-200th this year, down from their rankings among the 101st-150th in 2017. (more...)
- June 08, 2018
MIT was also ranked the world's top university in 12 of 48 disciplines ranked by QS , as announced in February of this year. Chang Gung University and National Sun Yat-Sen University are both ranked 151st-200th this year, down from their rankings among the 101st-150th in 2017. (more...)
N.J. trooper pulls over officer who helped with his delivery
- June 08, 2018
He even described the house and said the baby's name was Michael. Bailly helped deliver the baby with the help of a doctor instructing him on the phone. Patterson, a Piscataway native, told the retired cop he was from the same town. Now here's where things get interesting... Bailly asked the Trooper what street he grew up on. (more...)
- June 08, 2018
He even described the house and said the baby's name was Michael. Bailly helped deliver the baby with the help of a doctor instructing him on the phone. Patterson, a Piscataway native, told the retired cop he was from the same town. Now here's where things get interesting... Bailly asked the Trooper what street he grew up on. (more...)
Two Pruitt Aides Resign as E.P.A. Ethics Questions Continue
- June 08, 2018
A Washington D.C. judge ordered Friday the Environmental Protection Agency must comply with a legal request to produce scientific evidence backing the EPA administrator's claims about climate change. Questions have also mounted about a sweetheart real estate deal Pruitt had for a Capitol Hill condo that is co-owned by the wife of a top lobbyist, who had business before the EPA. (more...)
- June 08, 2018
A Washington D.C. judge ordered Friday the Environmental Protection Agency must comply with a legal request to produce scientific evidence backing the EPA administrator's claims about climate change. Questions have also mounted about a sweetheart real estate deal Pruitt had for a Capitol Hill condo that is co-owned by the wife of a top lobbyist, who had business before the EPA. (more...)
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