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Peter Navarro's apology to Justin Trudeau for 'hell' remark
- June 13, 2018
The following day, Trump's trade czar Peter Navarro made scathing comments about Trudeau during an appearance on Fox News . He said he was trying to send a signal of strength on behalf of the administration, but that his language was inappropriate . (more...)
- June 13, 2018
The following day, Trump's trade czar Peter Navarro made scathing comments about Trudeau during an appearance on Fox News . He said he was trying to send a signal of strength on behalf of the administration, but that his language was inappropriate . (more...)
Greece and Macedonia reach deal to end decades-old name dispute
- June 13, 2018
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said that all of Greece's concerns had been addressed with the new name, according to the Associated Press . Officials in Greece and Macedonia say Tuesday, June 12, 2018, they are close to reaching a landmark deal on a long-standing name dispute, to protect Greece's region of Macedonia , birthplace of ancient warrior king Alexander the Great, but the Greek coalition partner has vowed to vote against the proposed agreement . (more...)
- June 13, 2018
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said that all of Greece's concerns had been addressed with the new name, according to the Associated Press . Officials in Greece and Macedonia say Tuesday, June 12, 2018, they are close to reaching a landmark deal on a long-standing name dispute, to protect Greece's region of Macedonia , birthplace of ancient warrior king Alexander the Great, but the Greek coalition partner has vowed to vote against the proposed agreement . (more...)
U.N. says assault on Yemen's Hodeidah port could cost 250,000 lives
- June 13, 2018
Humanitarian agencies working in Yemen remain deeply anxious about the likely impact of a Saudi-led assault , since as many as 600,000 civilians now live in and around Hudaydah, which lies on the country's Red Sea coast. Yemeni military artillery units hit Houthi targets in Sirvah, killing 20 Houthi rebels. There was no immediate comment from the Houthis regarding the army's claims. (more...)
- June 13, 2018
Humanitarian agencies working in Yemen remain deeply anxious about the likely impact of a Saudi-led assault , since as many as 600,000 civilians now live in and around Hudaydah, which lies on the country's Red Sea coast. Yemeni military artillery units hit Houthi targets in Sirvah, killing 20 Houthi rebels. There was no immediate comment from the Houthis regarding the army's claims. (more...)
Dancing FBI agent accused of accidentally shooting man at bar charged
- June 13, 2018
He scrambles for the gun, which fires as he picks it up. According to the jail records , the 29-year-old Bishop was scheduled to appear in court Tuesday and has been booked into the Downtown Denver Detention Center. Police said a patron was struck in the lower leg and was taken to a hospital. Bishop was partying at Mile High Spirits, a distillery and dance club in the Ballpark neighborhood, while off duty. (more...)
- June 13, 2018
He scrambles for the gun, which fires as he picks it up. According to the jail records , the 29-year-old Bishop was scheduled to appear in court Tuesday and has been booked into the Downtown Denver Detention Center. Police said a patron was struck in the lower leg and was taken to a hospital. Bishop was partying at Mile High Spirits, a distillery and dance club in the Ballpark neighborhood, while off duty. (more...)
British PM avoids Brexit defeat in knife-edge parliament vote
- June 13, 2018
The concession on a meaningful vote came after intensive horse-trading on the floor of the House of Commons, with chief whip Julian Smith shuttling between Tory backbenchers during debate on Lords amendments to the EU Withdrawal Bill. One government official said: "It's not over yet". Earlier, the Government was hit by its first resignation over Brexit strategy, as Justice Minister Phillip Lee quit. (more...)
- June 13, 2018
The concession on a meaningful vote came after intensive horse-trading on the floor of the House of Commons, with chief whip Julian Smith shuttling between Tory backbenchers during debate on Lords amendments to the EU Withdrawal Bill. One government official said: "It's not over yet". Earlier, the Government was hit by its first resignation over Brexit strategy, as Justice Minister Phillip Lee quit. (more...)
Saudi Arabia, Two Gulf Nations Pledge $2.5-Billion Jordan Aid
- June 13, 2018
Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait have offered a $2.5-billion bailout package to Jordan which has been rocked by protests amid an economic crisis. Jordan has for decades relied on foreign aid from the USA and oil-rich Gulf nations to prop up its economy, and the influx of 1.5 million Iraqi and Syrian refugees has further strained the country's finances. (more...)
- June 13, 2018
Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait have offered a $2.5-billion bailout package to Jordan which has been rocked by protests amid an economic crisis. Jordan has for decades relied on foreign aid from the USA and oil-rich Gulf nations to prop up its economy, and the influx of 1.5 million Iraqi and Syrian refugees has further strained the country's finances. (more...)
Tennessee probing woman accused of driving kids in kennels
- June 13, 2018
The two children involved are now being questioned by the police, who told them that Mrs Cheeks claimed there was not enough space in the truck for them to sit safely. The video was filmed by a concerned citizen who passed by. Mrs Cheeks is due in court later on Monday. Police said the children were OK after the incident. (more...)
- June 13, 2018
The two children involved are now being questioned by the police, who told them that Mrs Cheeks claimed there was not enough space in the truck for them to sit safely. The video was filmed by a concerned citizen who passed by. Mrs Cheeks is due in court later on Monday. Police said the children were OK after the incident. (more...)
New Delhi wants North Korea-Pakistan nuclear axis addressed
- June 13, 2018
Many agreements have been made in the past with North Korea that have later fallen apart, and ahead of the meeting, critics expressed concerns that it risked being more about headlines than substantive progress. South Korea, meanwhile, appeared to have been blindsided by Trump's change of heart on war games. "I share president Trump's assessment of that when he thanked the leaders of Japan and South Korea and China for the solidarity they've shown". (more...)
- June 13, 2018
Many agreements have been made in the past with North Korea that have later fallen apart, and ahead of the meeting, critics expressed concerns that it risked being more about headlines than substantive progress. South Korea, meanwhile, appeared to have been blindsided by Trump's change of heart on war games. "I share president Trump's assessment of that when he thanked the leaders of Japan and South Korea and China for the solidarity they've shown". (more...)
Puerto Rican Day Parade marches through Manhattan
- June 13, 2018
This year's 61 annual celebration was unlike any other with spectators looking to celebrate their heritage and spotlight Puerto Rico's hardships and lagging support the island has received following the devasting effects of Hurricane Maria. (more...)
- June 13, 2018
This year's 61 annual celebration was unlike any other with spectators looking to celebrate their heritage and spotlight Puerto Rico's hardships and lagging support the island has received following the devasting effects of Hurricane Maria. (more...)
United Kingdom justice minister resigns over Brexit ahead of key votes
- June 13, 2018
Members of Parliament decided by 324 votes to 298 - a majority of 26 - to reject a House of Lords amendment to the EU Withdrawal Bill . The strained parliament session underlined deep divisions over Britain's European Union exit. While promising "further discussions", he said he was concerned that empowering Parliament to "instruct" ministers what to do in the event of no deal would leave the United Kingdom in "very rocky constitutional territory". (more...)
- June 13, 2018
Members of Parliament decided by 324 votes to 298 - a majority of 26 - to reject a House of Lords amendment to the EU Withdrawal Bill . The strained parliament session underlined deep divisions over Britain's European Union exit. While promising "further discussions", he said he was concerned that empowering Parliament to "instruct" ministers what to do in the event of no deal would leave the United Kingdom in "very rocky constitutional territory". (more...)
ABC’s Stephanopoulos, Fox News’ Hannity Snare Post-Summit Trump Interviews
- June 13, 2018
Regarding Trump's remarks, Nam Gwan-pyo, a deputy director of Seoul's presidential National Security Office, said that there is "no change at all" regarding the exercise issue. "This exercise targeting us, which is being carried out across South Korea, is a flagrant challenge to the Panmunjom Declaration and an intentional military provocation running counter to the positive political development on the Korean Peninsula", said North Korea's Central News Agency in a report published last month. (more...)
- June 13, 2018
Regarding Trump's remarks, Nam Gwan-pyo, a deputy director of Seoul's presidential National Security Office, said that there is "no change at all" regarding the exercise issue. "This exercise targeting us, which is being carried out across South Korea, is a flagrant challenge to the Panmunjom Declaration and an intentional military provocation running counter to the positive political development on the Korean Peninsula", said North Korea's Central News Agency in a report published last month. (more...)
Provenance of Ivanka's 'proverb' baffles Chinese internet users
- June 13, 2018
Actual Chinese netizens debated the possible Chinese source, if any, of Trump's tweet. Many pointed towards a classic Chinese idiom: " A true gentleman should keep silent while watching a chess game ". "It sounds more legitimate and credible to pronounce a quote coming from the ancient civilisation of China". The internet is awash in misattributed phrases and it can be hard to discern which phrases have a true connection to China's 5000-year-old culture. (more...)
- June 13, 2018
Actual Chinese netizens debated the possible Chinese source, if any, of Trump's tweet. Many pointed towards a classic Chinese idiom: " A true gentleman should keep silent while watching a chess game ". "It sounds more legitimate and credible to pronounce a quote coming from the ancient civilisation of China". The internet is awash in misattributed phrases and it can be hard to discern which phrases have a true connection to China's 5000-year-old culture. (more...)
Senators may block Trump’s ZTE deal whether he likes it or not
- June 13, 2018
The announced settlement would allow the company to resume buying parts and selling products in the U.S. after having been banned by the U.S. Commerce Department in April for breaking the U.S. A Republican Senator from Arkansas says that ultimately he "would expect that there wouldn't be a ZTE" and that "the death penalty is an appropriate punishment for their behavior". (more...)
- June 13, 2018
The announced settlement would allow the company to resume buying parts and selling products in the U.S. after having been banned by the U.S. Commerce Department in April for breaking the U.S. A Republican Senator from Arkansas says that ultimately he "would expect that there wouldn't be a ZTE" and that "the death penalty is an appropriate punishment for their behavior". (more...)
U.K. government wins Brexit skirmish by making concessions
- June 13, 2018
The European Union Withdrawal Bill, a complex piece of legislation meant to disentangle Britain from the bloc, has had a rocky ride through Parliament. Parliamentary debates about complex legal amendments rarely rouse much heat, but passions run high over anything to do with Brexit. Despite many Conservative MPs who backed Remain in the referendum, just two rebelled against the government on a meaningful vote. (more...)
- June 13, 2018
The European Union Withdrawal Bill, a complex piece of legislation meant to disentangle Britain from the bloc, has had a rocky ride through Parliament. Parliamentary debates about complex legal amendments rarely rouse much heat, but passions run high over anything to do with Brexit. Despite many Conservative MPs who backed Remain in the referendum, just two rebelled against the government on a meaningful vote. (more...)
Australia urges end to US-Canada dispute
- June 13, 2018
Those remarks then sparked a Twitter outburst from Trump in which he called Trudeau "so indignant". "I've never seen language like this". The U.S condemnation stems from Trudeau's assertion that Canadians "are polite, we're reasonable, but we also will not be pushed around", a point he had made several times before. (more...)
- June 13, 2018
Those remarks then sparked a Twitter outburst from Trump in which he called Trudeau "so indignant". "I've never seen language like this". The U.S condemnation stems from Trudeau's assertion that Canadians "are polite, we're reasonable, but we also will not be pushed around", a point he had made several times before. (more...)
White House aide apologises over ‘special place in hell’ for Trudeau comment
- June 13, 2018
President Donald Trump's trade policy adviser, Peter Navarro , apologized Tuesday for his "inappropriate" comment suggesting that "there's a special place in hell " for Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau . On Tuesday, Mr Trump kept up the attack on Mr Trudeau. Ongoing tensions between America and its closest allies over tariffs and other issues have not soured military-to-military relationships, US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Monday. (more...)
- June 13, 2018
President Donald Trump's trade policy adviser, Peter Navarro , apologized Tuesday for his "inappropriate" comment suggesting that "there's a special place in hell " for Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau . On Tuesday, Mr Trump kept up the attack on Mr Trudeau. Ongoing tensions between America and its closest allies over tariffs and other issues have not soured military-to-military relationships, US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Monday. (more...)
Trump, Kim chat over lunch of beef short ribs
- June 13, 2018
I think we're going to have a tremendously successful (meeting).and it's my honour and we will have a terrific relationship... 'We had a really fantastic meeting. "I feel that Kim Jong Un wants to do something great for his people and he has that opportunity", NBC News reported Trump saying at a press conference in Canada at the weekend, prior to his departure for Singapore. (more...)
- June 13, 2018
I think we're going to have a tremendously successful (meeting).and it's my honour and we will have a terrific relationship... 'We had a really fantastic meeting. "I feel that Kim Jong Un wants to do something great for his people and he has that opportunity", NBC News reported Trump saying at a press conference in Canada at the weekend, prior to his departure for Singapore. (more...)
Iraq election: Fire hits Baghdad recount warehouse
- June 13, 2018
Firefighters spent hours bringing the blaze in a warehouse in the capital's Al-Russafa neighbourhood under control. Prime Minister Haider al- Abdadi has described the fire as a "plot" aimed at Iraq's democracy. The interior ministry said no ballot boxes were destroyed in the fire, which engulfed a warehouse containing vote counting machines and other election equipment. (more...)
- June 13, 2018
Firefighters spent hours bringing the blaze in a warehouse in the capital's Al-Russafa neighbourhood under control. Prime Minister Haider al- Abdadi has described the fire as a "plot" aimed at Iraq's democracy. The interior ministry said no ballot boxes were destroyed in the fire, which engulfed a warehouse containing vote counting machines and other election equipment. (more...)
Brexit campaigner Banks to face lawmakers over Russian links
- June 13, 2018
Banks and Wigmore were introduced to Yakovenko by Alexander Udod, a suspected Russian spy who was expelled from the United Kingdom after the poisoning of Sergei and Yulia Skripal. "It's a convenient political witch-hunt, both over Brexit and Trump". Details of the alleged meetings contained in emails published by the Sunday Times , come amid questions about possible Russian influence over the UK's vote to leave the European Union. (more...)
- June 13, 2018
Banks and Wigmore were introduced to Yakovenko by Alexander Udod, a suspected Russian spy who was expelled from the United Kingdom after the poisoning of Sergei and Yulia Skripal. "It's a convenient political witch-hunt, both over Brexit and Trump". Details of the alleged meetings contained in emails published by the Sunday Times , come amid questions about possible Russian influence over the UK's vote to leave the European Union. (more...)
Man holds two people hostage in Paris
- June 13, 2018
A journalist for BFM Paris said two hostages had been taken. There initially were three hostages, but one was reportedly freed shortly after the hostage-taking began at about 4 p.m.in the office of a startup, police union official Yves Lefebvre said. (more...)
- June 13, 2018
A journalist for BFM Paris said two hostages had been taken. There initially were three hostages, but one was reportedly freed shortly after the hostage-taking began at about 4 p.m.in the office of a startup, police union official Yves Lefebvre said. (more...)
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