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Putin, Xi Beijing meeting underscores close relationship
- June 09, 2018
China is mired in tough negotiations with the U.S.to avoid a trade war, while Moscow, Syria, and Ukraine have deep differences with Washington, on multiple diplomatic fronts. "It is positive that the inter-Korean negotiations which have begun are moving along the lines of the Russian-Chinese roadmap for resolving the Korean situation", he said. (more...)
- June 09, 2018
China is mired in tough negotiations with the U.S.to avoid a trade war, while Moscow, Syria, and Ukraine have deep differences with Washington, on multiple diplomatic fronts. "It is positive that the inter-Korean negotiations which have begun are moving along the lines of the Russian-Chinese roadmap for resolving the Korean situation", he said. (more...)
YouTube series star found stabbed to death in NYC home
- June 09, 2018
Fleming played "Tye Banga" on the Bronx-based crime series '848.' The series, named after the federal statute that targets drug kingpins, draws up to 100,000 views an episode. "He was a hardworking man who didn't have problems with anybody", Tamika told NY Daily News . The new season of 848 was set to premiere on June 6, but nothing has been uploaded to the show's YouTube page in the wake of Tyrone's tragic death. (more...)
- June 09, 2018
Fleming played "Tye Banga" on the Bronx-based crime series '848.' The series, named after the federal statute that targets drug kingpins, draws up to 100,000 views an episode. "He was a hardworking man who didn't have problems with anybody", Tamika told NY Daily News . The new season of 848 was set to premiere on June 6, but nothing has been uploaded to the show's YouTube page in the wake of Tyrone's tragic death. (more...)
Robert Mueller Indicts Konstantin Kilimnik and Hits Paul Manafort With Another Charge
- June 09, 2018
The new charges come days after Mueller's team detailed the accusations against Manafort in court documents. Kilimnik is, according to CNN , "a close business colleague of Manafort's who prosecutors have said has close ties to Russian intelligence ". (more...)
- June 09, 2018
The new charges come days after Mueller's team detailed the accusations against Manafort in court documents. Kilimnik is, according to CNN , "a close business colleague of Manafort's who prosecutors have said has close ties to Russian intelligence ". (more...)
Trump Calls for Russia's Reinstatement to G-7
- June 09, 2018
It gave Trump a brief respite from criticism over the punishing steel and aluminum tariffs he has imposed on his G7 partners. The G7 leaders were planning to press him to lift those duties in their opening sessions Friday. " They didn't tell you that, did they? Not fair to our farmers!", his Twitter feed states. Those in the U.S. who make that argument are typically counting third party goods imported into the USA through Canada, which Ottawa considers an unfair accounting. (more...)
- June 09, 2018
It gave Trump a brief respite from criticism over the punishing steel and aluminum tariffs he has imposed on his G7 partners. The G7 leaders were planning to press him to lift those duties in their opening sessions Friday. " They didn't tell you that, did they? Not fair to our farmers!", his Twitter feed states. Those in the U.S. who make that argument are typically counting third party goods imported into the USA through Canada, which Ottawa considers an unfair accounting. (more...)
Canada rejects Trump's bid to let Russian Federation back into G7
- June 09, 2018
Trump at the summit. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had a testy phone call on May 25 over new tariffs imposed by the Trump administration targeting steel and aluminum imports coming from Canada , including one moment during the conversation in which Trump made an erroneous historical reference, sources familiar with the discussion told CNN . (more...)
- June 09, 2018
Trump at the summit. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had a testy phone call on May 25 over new tariffs imposed by the Trump administration targeting steel and aluminum imports coming from Canada , including one moment during the conversation in which Trump made an erroneous historical reference, sources familiar with the discussion told CNN . (more...)
Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives win majority in Ontario
- June 09, 2018
Only after that was done, she said, would an NDP government move to balance the province's red-inked books by taxing the well-off. "We united our party and united our province and this is your victory". The NDP's position as the Official Opposition marks a turnaround for the party consistently stuck in third place since Bob Rae's New Democratic government was defeated in 1995. (more...)
- June 09, 2018
Only after that was done, she said, would an NDP government move to balance the province's red-inked books by taxing the well-off. "We united our party and united our province and this is your victory". The NDP's position as the Official Opposition marks a turnaround for the party consistently stuck in third place since Bob Rae's New Democratic government was defeated in 1995. (more...)
G7 Summit set for 8-9 June in Quebec, Canada
- June 08, 2018
Macron has been up in arms against Trump in both speeches and tweets , telling him that the other six countries can do well without Washington . Trump's policies have been more protectionist and confrontational, driven by a perception that the USA has been the victim of poorly conceived trade deals. (more...)
- June 08, 2018
Macron has been up in arms against Trump in both speeches and tweets , telling him that the other six countries can do well without Washington . Trump's policies have been more protectionist and confrontational, driven by a perception that the USA has been the victim of poorly conceived trade deals. (more...)
Obama Admin Gave IRAN Full Access to US Financial System
- June 08, 2018
The report outlines key transparency recommendations to ensure such secret side deals do not occur, including requiring the current Trump administration to keep Congress informed on the status of any future negotiations with Iran and disclosing to Congress any specific licenses that are proposed. (more...)
- June 08, 2018
The report outlines key transparency recommendations to ensure such secret side deals do not occur, including requiring the current Trump administration to keep Congress informed on the status of any future negotiations with Iran and disclosing to Congress any specific licenses that are proposed. (more...)
Witness saw gator drag woman into Florida lake, police say
- June 08, 2018
One of the woman's dogs was bitten by the alligator in the attack. "At this time, we haven't had any reports of anybody missing other than [a] witness, who saw her earlier and then never saw her again", Gallinal admits. "Any body of water in Florida, you've got to know at some point or another there's an alligator", said Heather Porrata, who lives nearby. The park is surrounded by homes. (more...)
- June 08, 2018
One of the woman's dogs was bitten by the alligator in the attack. "At this time, we haven't had any reports of anybody missing other than [a] witness, who saw her earlier and then never saw her again", Gallinal admits. "Any body of water in Florida, you've got to know at some point or another there's an alligator", said Heather Porrata, who lives nearby. The park is surrounded by homes. (more...)
Steve Kerr: Trump Treated Eagles Visit Like a 'Ratings Game'
- June 08, 2018
He added: "The people love you". Giuliani said Mueller's team, tasked with investigating Russian interference in the 2016 election and allegations that the Trump campaign colluded in those efforts, is comprised of "13 highly partisan Democrats ... (more...)
- June 08, 2018
He added: "The people love you". Giuliani said Mueller's team, tasked with investigating Russian interference in the 2016 election and allegations that the Trump campaign colluded in those efforts, is comprised of "13 highly partisan Democrats ... (more...)
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...)
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