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Nominee for United States ambassador to South Korea backs ‘pause’ in military drills
- June 15, 2018
Minutes later he told reporters that he was "kidding" and that they "don't understand sarcasm". Trump reportedly had been briefed on saluting protocol, which is not to salute military officers from other countries, but rather to shake hands after their salute. (more...)
- June 15, 2018
Minutes later he told reporters that he was "kidding" and that they "don't understand sarcasm". Trump reportedly had been briefed on saluting protocol, which is not to salute military officers from other countries, but rather to shake hands after their salute. (more...)
Manafort pleads not guilty to witness-tampering charges, judge weighs revoking bail
- June 15, 2018
Manafort was indicted by a grand jury as part of special counsel Robert Mueller's ongoing investigation into Russia's role in the 2016 presidential election. Mueller, whose investigation could threaten Trump's presidency, is investigating whether the president's 2016 campaign colluded with Moscow and whether Trump has unlawfully sought to obstruct the Russian Federation probe. (more...)
- June 15, 2018
Manafort was indicted by a grand jury as part of special counsel Robert Mueller's ongoing investigation into Russia's role in the 2016 presidential election. Mueller, whose investigation could threaten Trump's presidency, is investigating whether the president's 2016 campaign colluded with Moscow and whether Trump has unlawfully sought to obstruct the Russian Federation probe. (more...)
Trump to reject immigration proposal protecting families separated at border
- June 15, 2018
The House is set to vote on two immigration bills next week - a conservative proposal crafted by Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) and a compromise proposal GOP leaders negotiated with moderates and conservatives. That could mean children and their parents would continue to be separated for the foreseeable future, a policy Ryan said he does not support. The increasing number of families separated at the border is largely the result of the "zero tolerance" policy, announced ... (more...)
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- June 15, 2018
The House is set to vote on two immigration bills next week - a conservative proposal crafted by Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) and a compromise proposal GOP leaders negotiated with moderates and conservatives. That could mean children and their parents would continue to be separated for the foreseeable future, a policy Ryan said he does not support. The increasing number of families separated at the border is largely the result of the "zero tolerance" policy, announced ... (more...)
Cohen seeks gag order against Stormy Daniels’ lawyer
- June 15, 2018
While Cohen sold himself as the person with the "best relationship with the President on the outside", several of the companies have said they never actually worked with Cohen, realizing quickly after signing contracts with him that he couldn't provide the insight promised. (more...)
- June 15, 2018
While Cohen sold himself as the person with the "best relationship with the President on the outside", several of the companies have said they never actually worked with Cohen, realizing quickly after signing contracts with him that he couldn't provide the insight promised. (more...)
Eurydice Dixon murder: women already 'take responsibility' for their safety
- June 15, 2018
Tony Magnuson told The Age , "She was happy and content". At the end of her routine, Ms Dixon said: "That's all I wanted to try, thanks". In a powerful statement on Twitter, Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews has joined the national debate on women and safety, adding: "Eurydice died because of her attacker's decisions - not because of her own". (more...)
- June 15, 2018
Tony Magnuson told The Age , "She was happy and content". At the end of her routine, Ms Dixon said: "That's all I wanted to try, thanks". In a powerful statement on Twitter, Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews has joined the national debate on women and safety, adding: "Eurydice died because of her attacker's decisions - not because of her own". (more...)
Trump salute to North Korean general sparks controversy
- June 15, 2018
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the meeting in Singapore as an "important step" toward eliminating nuclear weapons from Pyongyang, but the report noted "significant gaps" remained between the parties. "Just landed - a long trip, but everybody can now feel much safer than the day I took office". The recent poll also shows 46% disapprove of the job Trump is doing as President, perhaps a side effect of the good feelings people have about his efforts on North Korea. (more...)
- June 15, 2018
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the meeting in Singapore as an "important step" toward eliminating nuclear weapons from Pyongyang, but the report noted "significant gaps" remained between the parties. "Just landed - a long trip, but everybody can now feel much safer than the day I took office". The recent poll also shows 46% disapprove of the job Trump is doing as President, perhaps a side effect of the good feelings people have about his efforts on North Korea. (more...)
Pakistan militant leader wanted in Malala attack, other deadly incidents is killed
- June 15, 2018
When Ms Yousafzai publicly challenged the Taliban's stance in Swat, Fazlullah ordered the 15-year-old be killed, though she survived and went on to be awarded the Nobel peace prize. The US State Department in March announced a $5 million reward for help locating Fazlullah, who has been linked to bloody attacks in Pakistan and the 2010 attempted Times Square auto bombing in NY. (more...)
- June 15, 2018
When Ms Yousafzai publicly challenged the Taliban's stance in Swat, Fazlullah ordered the 15-year-old be killed, though she survived and went on to be awarded the Nobel peace prize. The US State Department in March announced a $5 million reward for help locating Fazlullah, who has been linked to bloody attacks in Pakistan and the 2010 attempted Times Square auto bombing in NY. (more...)
Theresa May fails to appease Tory rebels on EU Withdrawal Bill
- June 15, 2018
He said the problem was that if the United Kingdom reached "the really apocalyptic moment" where no Brexit deal had been done by early February 2019, Parliament was not being offered the chance to say what should happen next - only to "note" the position. (more...)
- June 15, 2018
He said the problem was that if the United Kingdom reached "the really apocalyptic moment" where no Brexit deal had been done by early February 2019, Parliament was not being offered the chance to say what should happen next - only to "note" the position. (more...)
Court orders Spain king's brother-in-law to jail in five days
- June 15, 2018
A Spanish court has given the king's brother-in-law, Inaki Urdangarin , five days to report to jail after he lost his appeal against a graft conviction and prison sentence, a judicial source said Wednesday. The court found him guilty of tax fraud and misuse of millions of euros from public funds. The Noos Institute was a non-profit organization set up by Urdangarin and Diego Torres that supposedly organized sport events overcharging for their services and even billing for events that never ... (more...)
- June 15, 2018
A Spanish court has given the king's brother-in-law, Inaki Urdangarin , five days to report to jail after he lost his appeal against a graft conviction and prison sentence, a judicial source said Wednesday. The court found him guilty of tax fraud and misuse of millions of euros from public funds. The Noos Institute was a non-profit organization set up by Urdangarin and Diego Torres that supposedly organized sport events overcharging for their services and even billing for events that never ... (more...)
Malala Yousafzai shooter dead: Taliban boss dead in U.S. drone strike
- June 15, 2018
The Voice of America radio reported that a USA military official confirmed to its correspondents that a United States drone strike had "targeted the TTP leader in an Afghan province near the border with Pakistan". There was no official confirmation from Pakistan, but a Pakistani senior security source told AFP that Fazlullah is believed to have been killed. "They were staying at a house when a drone fired missiles and martyred them". (more...)
- June 15, 2018
The Voice of America radio reported that a USA military official confirmed to its correspondents that a United States drone strike had "targeted the TTP leader in an Afghan province near the border with Pakistan". There was no official confirmation from Pakistan, but a Pakistani senior security source told AFP that Fazlullah is believed to have been killed. "They were staying at a house when a drone fired missiles and martyred them". (more...)
Trump tells G7 Crimea part of Russia because everyone speaks Russian
- June 15, 2018
Crimea seceded from Ukraine and rejoined Russian Federation in the spring of 2014 when over 97 percent of the peninsula residents voted in favor of reunification in a referendum. Moscow and Washington are "exploring" the possibility of a meeting between the two leaders, according to United States officials and a Russian media report. (more...)
- June 15, 2018
Crimea seceded from Ukraine and rejoined Russian Federation in the spring of 2014 when over 97 percent of the peninsula residents voted in favor of reunification in a referendum. Moscow and Washington are "exploring" the possibility of a meeting between the two leaders, according to United States officials and a Russian media report. (more...)
UNSC urges Yemen warring parties to keep Hudaida port open
- June 15, 2018
Forces from a Saudi-led coalition were poised to enter the airport of Yemen's main port, Hudaida, on Friday as the Saudi-led alliance prepare to try to seize the city from Houthi rebels in the biggest battle of a three-year war. A United Nations diplomatic source said five commercial vessels were offloading at the port. The United Nations and other aid groups have already pulled out their staff from Hodeida ahead of the assault. (more...)
- June 15, 2018
Forces from a Saudi-led coalition were poised to enter the airport of Yemen's main port, Hudaida, on Friday as the Saudi-led alliance prepare to try to seize the city from Houthi rebels in the biggest battle of a three-year war. A United Nations diplomatic source said five commercial vessels were offloading at the port. The United Nations and other aid groups have already pulled out their staff from Hodeida ahead of the assault. (more...)
Turkey welcomes United Nations vote on Palestine as 'another major defeat for US'
- June 15, 2018
While supporting the Palestinian-backed resolution, the 193-member body also rejected a USA demand to condemn Hamas - Gaza's ruling party - for its attacks on Israel . recommendations regarding an worldwide protection mechanism". These could range from setting up an observer mission to a full-blown peacekeeping force, but action on any option would require backing from the Security Council, where the United States has veto power. (more...)
- June 15, 2018
While supporting the Palestinian-backed resolution, the 193-member body also rejected a USA demand to condemn Hamas - Gaza's ruling party - for its attacks on Israel . recommendations regarding an worldwide protection mechanism". These could range from setting up an observer mission to a full-blown peacekeeping force, but action on any option would require backing from the Security Council, where the United States has veto power. (more...)
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for London area, 100 km/h winds expected
- June 15, 2018
It added southern York Region to the warning at 3:28 p.m. Severe thunderstorm warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are likely to produce or are producing one or more of the following: large hail, damaging winds, torrential rainfall. (more...)
- June 15, 2018
It added southern York Region to the warning at 3:28 p.m. Severe thunderstorm warnings are issued when imminent or occurring thunderstorms are likely to produce or are producing one or more of the following: large hail, damaging winds, torrential rainfall. (more...)
Netanyahu: Haley ‘Exposed the Hypocrisy’ of UN Bias Against Israel
- June 15, 2018
Australia, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Solomon Islands and Togo joined Israel and the United States in voting against the resolution, which comes weeks after Washington vetoed a similar resolution in the 15-member UN Security Council. (more...)
- June 15, 2018
Australia, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Solomon Islands and Togo joined Israel and the United States in voting against the resolution, which comes weeks after Washington vetoed a similar resolution in the 15-member UN Security Council. (more...)
Trudeau cabinet member prepared to end Trump trade spat
- June 15, 2018
Trump and then tries to stab him in the back on the way out the door". "If it starts to escalate the Canada-U.S. tensions so that Americans begin to think we're actually just mad at them, as opposed to mad at their president, that could be hard for Canada-U.S. (more...)
- June 15, 2018
Trump and then tries to stab him in the back on the way out the door". "If it starts to escalate the Canada-U.S. tensions so that Americans begin to think we're actually just mad at them, as opposed to mad at their president, that could be hard for Canada-U.S. (more...)
Shawwal moon not sighted in Pakistan, Eidul Fitr on Saturday
- June 15, 2018
The Chief Meteorologist of the met office has said that the moon has born at 00:43 PST on Thursday (today). "Consequent upon this, tomorrow, Friday, the 15th day of June, 2018 becomes the first day of Shawwal, 1439 AH and is therefore declared the Sallah day for 2018 Eid-el-Fitr". (more...)
- June 15, 2018
The Chief Meteorologist of the met office has said that the moon has born at 00:43 PST on Thursday (today). "Consequent upon this, tomorrow, Friday, the 15th day of June, 2018 becomes the first day of Shawwal, 1439 AH and is therefore declared the Sallah day for 2018 Eid-el-Fitr". (more...)
After successful Korea summit., Donald Trump now sets his eyes on Iran
- June 15, 2018
Generations of North Korean leaders have made and broken promises before - this Administration's success will be judged on whether it can eliminate Kim's nuclear weapons and verify they are gone. "The two leaders are seeking to break out of the unsafe cycle that created so much concern a year ago". "Nor would it have been productive". It's going to start very quickly. (more...)
- June 15, 2018
Generations of North Korean leaders have made and broken promises before - this Administration's success will be judged on whether it can eliminate Kim's nuclear weapons and verify they are gone. "The two leaders are seeking to break out of the unsafe cycle that created so much concern a year ago". "Nor would it have been productive". It's going to start very quickly. (more...)
Roller coaster riders thrown, rescued at Daytona Beach boardwalk after auto derails
- June 15, 2018
Firefighters were called to rescue riders on a roller coaster that derailed in Daytona Beach, FL, on Thursday. Two others were forced to hold on until they could be rescued. Ten riders were rescued from the roller coaster. At it's highest point over more than half a mile of track, the Sandblaster is 85 feet high. The accident happened at the amusement park in the Daytona Beach Boardwalk area. (more...)
- June 15, 2018
Firefighters were called to rescue riders on a roller coaster that derailed in Daytona Beach, FL, on Thursday. Two others were forced to hold on until they could be rescued. Ten riders were rescued from the roller coaster. At it's highest point over more than half a mile of track, the Sandblaster is 85 feet high. The accident happened at the amusement park in the Daytona Beach Boardwalk area. (more...)
McCabe sues Trump administration, demanding documents related to firing
- June 15, 2018
McCabe alleges that the Justice Department has failed to identify the policies and procedures it followed before axing him from his post. McCabe, who had served as acting FBI director from May to August in 2017 after Trump's abrupt firing of James Comey , had overseen investigations into possible Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election. (more...)
- June 15, 2018
McCabe alleges that the Justice Department has failed to identify the policies and procedures it followed before axing him from his post. McCabe, who had served as acting FBI director from May to August in 2017 after Trump's abrupt firing of James Comey , had overseen investigations into possible Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election. (more...)
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