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Canada faces new trade test from Italy
- June 17, 2018
Ninety-eight per cent of CETA came into effect last September on a provisional basis. Peter Donolo, vice-chairman at Hill+Knowlton Canada, joins BNN Bloomberg to provide perspective on the tense G7 meeting and what's ahead as Canada-U.S. Canada's dollar for dollar counter duties are set to kick in July 1. Canada has vowed to retaliate against US tariffs on steel and aluminum with tariffs against a range of USA goods, a move supported by 79 percent of Canadians, according to the poll. (more...)
- June 17, 2018
Ninety-eight per cent of CETA came into effect last September on a provisional basis. Peter Donolo, vice-chairman at Hill+Knowlton Canada, joins BNN Bloomberg to provide perspective on the tense G7 meeting and what's ahead as Canada-U.S. Canada's dollar for dollar counter duties are set to kick in July 1. Canada has vowed to retaliate against US tariffs on steel and aluminum with tariffs against a range of USA goods, a move supported by 79 percent of Canadians, according to the poll. (more...)
Protesters rally against Trump administration’s policy of separating immigrant families
- June 17, 2018
Dismissing the emotional and psychological impacts of family separation, Kelly said children will "be taken care of-put into foster care or whatever ". "If you don't like that, then don't smuggle children over our border", he said . They say in part, "As parents, it is unconscionable that the USA government is actively tearing apart immigrant families". (more...)
- June 17, 2018
Dismissing the emotional and psychological impacts of family separation, Kelly said children will "be taken care of-put into foster care or whatever ". "If you don't like that, then don't smuggle children over our border", he said . They say in part, "As parents, it is unconscionable that the USA government is actively tearing apart immigrant families". (more...)
Moscow slams Norway plans to double US troops presence
- June 17, 2018
The plans 'cause us serious concern , ' Russia's embassy in Norway wrote on its Facebook page. Writing on Facebook yesterday it added: "We see it as clearly unfriendly, and it will not remain free of outcome". base in Norway ."There are no American bases on Norwegian soil", she said.In addition, the USA wants to build infrastructure which could accommodate up to four United States fighter jets at a base 40 miles south of Oslo , as part of a European deterrence initiative launched ... (more...)
- June 17, 2018
The plans 'cause us serious concern , ' Russia's embassy in Norway wrote on its Facebook page. Writing on Facebook yesterday it added: "We see it as clearly unfriendly, and it will not remain free of outcome". base in Norway ."There are no American bases on Norwegian soil", she said.In addition, the USA wants to build infrastructure which could accommodate up to four United States fighter jets at a base 40 miles south of Oslo , as part of a European deterrence initiative launched ... (more...)
Donald Trump Compliments Kim Jong Un In Fox Interview
- June 17, 2018
They just blew up their test site. Following drills previous year, the North fired ballistic missiles over Japan, triggering a global alarm and ratcheting up a diplomatic war of words between Trump and Kim. "He can now call me if he has any difficulties, I can call him", Trump said. "It can become whatever they want but there won't be nuclear weapons, and they won't be aimed at you and your family". (more...)
- June 17, 2018
They just blew up their test site. Following drills previous year, the North fired ballistic missiles over Japan, triggering a global alarm and ratcheting up a diplomatic war of words between Trump and Kim. "He can now call me if he has any difficulties, I can call him", Trump said. "It can become whatever they want but there won't be nuclear weapons, and they won't be aimed at you and your family". (more...)
Sarah Sanders repeals reports of leaving White House
- June 17, 2018
On Wednesday, an MSNBC reporter became one of the first journalists to tour a facility in Brownsville, Texas, that houses almost 1,500 immigrant children ages 10 to 17 who have been separated from their parents after crossing the border. (more...)
- June 17, 2018
On Wednesday, an MSNBC reporter became one of the first journalists to tour a facility in Brownsville, Texas, that houses almost 1,500 immigrant children ages 10 to 17 who have been separated from their parents after crossing the border. (more...)
Python swallows woman in her farm
- June 17, 2018
A 7-meter-long (23-foot-long) python has swallowed a woman in central Indonesia. The disturbing footage shows Wa still dressed in her brown leggings and dark red top at the time she was devoured whole, in Mabolu Village in the Logia Regency of Muna province. (more...)
- June 17, 2018
A 7-meter-long (23-foot-long) python has swallowed a woman in central Indonesia. The disturbing footage shows Wa still dressed in her brown leggings and dark red top at the time she was devoured whole, in Mabolu Village in the Logia Regency of Muna province. (more...)
US Forces In South Korea 'Not Subject' To US-North Korea Talks
- June 17, 2018
Lim will move to Boston on Tuesday to participate in a seminar on regional security organized by South Korea's Consulate General there and the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at the Harvard Kennedy School. Trump's words have been interpreted by some as a concession to the North Korean regime in exchange for the promise of denuclearization. He later told said that he had given Mr. (more...)
- June 17, 2018
Lim will move to Boston on Tuesday to participate in a seminar on regional security organized by South Korea's Consulate General there and the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at the Harvard Kennedy School. Trump's words have been interpreted by some as a concession to the North Korean regime in exchange for the promise of denuclearization. He later told said that he had given Mr. (more...)
Pro-Europe British lawmakers up in arms at 'unnaceptable' Brexit amendment offer
- June 17, 2018
Grieve told media in London the new version was unacceptable because wording made it impossible for MPs to change the government's proposals. "I hope they listen to me when I say I don't understand why you've done this last-minute switch", he added. (more...)
- June 17, 2018
Grieve told media in London the new version was unacceptable because wording made it impossible for MPs to change the government's proposals. "I hope they listen to me when I say I don't understand why you've done this last-minute switch", he added. (more...)
Protest in Skopje against name deal; president won't sign it - English
- June 17, 2018
Agreed late on 12 June by Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and his Macedonian counterpart, Zoran Zaev , it now throws open the door to membership in NATO and the European Union for North Macedonia. The name dispute has poisoned the two countries' relations since Macedonia gained independence from Yugoslavia in 1991. Under the deal reached between the two countries' prime ministers Tuesday, Macedonia will be renamed Republic of North Macedonia. (more...)
- June 17, 2018
Agreed late on 12 June by Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and his Macedonian counterpart, Zoran Zaev , it now throws open the door to membership in NATO and the European Union for North Macedonia. The name dispute has poisoned the two countries' relations since Macedonia gained independence from Yugoslavia in 1991. Under the deal reached between the two countries' prime ministers Tuesday, Macedonia will be renamed Republic of North Macedonia. (more...)
Eight injured after taxi ploughs into fans in Moscow
- June 16, 2018
Eight people have sought medical assistance, the Moscow police said. There is now no details on the condition of those who were injured. The following is footage published on a Russian news station's Twitter account, showing the incident and then the driver attempting to flee the scene, but he was quickly apprehended. (more...)
- June 16, 2018
Eight people have sought medical assistance, the Moscow police said. There is now no details on the condition of those who were injured. The following is footage published on a Russian news station's Twitter account, showing the incident and then the driver attempting to flee the scene, but he was quickly apprehended. (more...)
Italy, France call for European Union migrant centres in Africa
- June 16, 2018
Smiling and calling each other "my friend", Macron and Italian premier Giuseppe Conte sought to bury the hatchet in Paris after a diplomatic squabble erupted this week over Rome's refusal to accept a migrant rescue ship at its ports. "There have been days that were a little tumultuous, but we are in flawless agreement", said Conte, who only two days ago had described France's stance on immigration as "hypocritical". (more...)
- June 16, 2018
Smiling and calling each other "my friend", Macron and Italian premier Giuseppe Conte sought to bury the hatchet in Paris after a diplomatic squabble erupted this week over Rome's refusal to accept a migrant rescue ship at its ports. "There have been days that were a little tumultuous, but we are in flawless agreement", said Conte, who only two days ago had described France's stance on immigration as "hypocritical". (more...)
Argentina lower house approve bill to decriminalize abortion
- June 17, 2018
The vote was expected to be tight as the debate on abortion has deeply divided Argentinian society. Pro- and anti-abortion groups were holding demonstrations outside Congress from early Wednesday, with protesters saying they would remain until the vote, which was likely in the early hours of Thursday. (more...)
- June 17, 2018
The vote was expected to be tight as the debate on abortion has deeply divided Argentinian society. Pro- and anti-abortion groups were holding demonstrations outside Congress from early Wednesday, with protesters saying they would remain until the vote, which was likely in the early hours of Thursday. (more...)
Taliban enter Afghan capital to mark Eid ceasefire, hugs and selfies elsewhere
- June 16, 2018
The Afghan government called for an extension to the ceasefire as it released Taliban prisoners on Saturday. Afghans shared photos on social media purportedly showing Taliban fighters around the country gathering with security forces and locals for the holiday. (more...)
- June 16, 2018
The Afghan government called for an extension to the ceasefire as it released Taliban prisoners on Saturday. Afghans shared photos on social media purportedly showing Taliban fighters around the country gathering with security forces and locals for the holiday. (more...)
Eight people injured after taxi hits crowds in Moscow
- June 16, 2018
Moscow Police said the driver likely lost control of the vehicle rather than deliberately steering his auto into pedestrians. The driver has been arrested after reportedly trying to flee the scene. "He was shouting: "It wasn't me". Russian news agency Interfax has quoted a source as saying the driver may have been drunk. It is understood a number of Mexican national's are among the injured. (more...)
- June 16, 2018
Moscow Police said the driver likely lost control of the vehicle rather than deliberately steering his auto into pedestrians. The driver has been arrested after reportedly trying to flee the scene. "He was shouting: "It wasn't me". Russian news agency Interfax has quoted a source as saying the driver may have been drunk. It is understood a number of Mexican national's are among the injured. (more...)
Wisconsin woman accused of trying to help Islamic State terrorists
- June 16, 2018
She is also accused of hacking Facebook accounts and using them to recruit attackers. "According to an Federal Bureau of Investigation affidavit, Dais also also provided instructions" on how to make explosives, biological weapons and suicide vests". (more...)
- June 16, 2018
She is also accused of hacking Facebook accounts and using them to recruit attackers. "According to an Federal Bureau of Investigation affidavit, Dais also also provided instructions" on how to make explosives, biological weapons and suicide vests". (more...)
Heat wave approaches DC area as cooler weather flees region
- June 16, 2018
Sunday , with heat indexes reaching as high as 104 degrees. In the past, heat advisories were issued in NY when the heat index reached 100 degrees or more. The National Weather Service wrote that Monday , in particular, "could be quite an oppressive day". The average monthly high temperature, at 68.4 degrees halfway through June, is already 1.4 degrees above normal for the month. (more...)
- June 16, 2018
Sunday , with heat indexes reaching as high as 104 degrees. In the past, heat advisories were issued in NY when the heat index reached 100 degrees or more. The National Weather Service wrote that Monday , in particular, "could be quite an oppressive day". The average monthly high temperature, at 68.4 degrees halfway through June, is already 1.4 degrees above normal for the month. (more...)
1,995 minors separated from adults during six-week period, DHS says
- June 16, 2018
In April, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced a new "zero tolerance" policy for migrants detained while crossing the border between ports of entry. In English and Spanish, it states: "We are and always will be a nation of immigrants". They also said the children were being well cared for and disputed reports of disorder and mistreatment at the border. (more...)
- June 16, 2018
In April, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced a new "zero tolerance" policy for migrants detained while crossing the border between ports of entry. In English and Spanish, it states: "We are and always will be a nation of immigrants". They also said the children were being well cared for and disputed reports of disorder and mistreatment at the border. (more...)
Internal Harvard study suggested Asian Americans would benefit from 'academics-only' admissions
- June 16, 2018
Harvard University engages in "racial balancing" that brazenly discriminates against Asian-Americans seeking admittance in the same way the university once set quotas on Jewish students, a group of applicants said Friday in asking for a ruling before a trial. (more...)
- June 16, 2018
Harvard University engages in "racial balancing" that brazenly discriminates against Asian-Americans seeking admittance in the same way the university once set quotas on Jewish students, a group of applicants said Friday in asking for a ruling before a trial. (more...)
Second sheriff's deputy dies following shooting in Kansas
- June 16, 2018
Rohrer died shortly after arriving at the hospital, while King, who initially arrived at the hospital in critical condition, died from her injuries early Saturday morning. Kansas City Police Chief Terry Zeigler did not share details about the shooting and told reporters that investigators are still speaking with witnesses. (more...)
- June 16, 2018
Rohrer died shortly after arriving at the hospital, while King, who initially arrived at the hospital in critical condition, died from her injuries early Saturday morning. Kansas City Police Chief Terry Zeigler did not share details about the shooting and told reporters that investigators are still speaking with witnesses. (more...)
New York Sues President Donald Trump, Seeks to Dissolve Trump Foundation
- June 16, 2018
Since then the Trump Foundation has been held open by the NY attorney general's office pending legal action. Underwood claims the Trumps used the Trump Foundation's charitable assets to pay off legal bills, promote Trump hotels/businesses, and to purchase personal items. (more...)
- June 16, 2018
Since then the Trump Foundation has been held open by the NY attorney general's office pending legal action. Underwood claims the Trumps used the Trump Foundation's charitable assets to pay off legal bills, promote Trump hotels/businesses, and to purchase personal items. (more...)
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