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Rudy Giuliani says Trump might use pardons to ‘clean up’ Mueller investigation
- June 17, 2018
Trump said in an impromptu interview with Fox News on the White House North Lawn that he "would like to talk" to Mueller, but the probe "seems to be very biased". The report actually focused on decisions by former FBI Director James Comey in the 2016 investigation into Hillary Clinton's email server, well before Trump fired Comey and Mueller was named to take over the separate inquiry. (more...)
- June 17, 2018
Trump said in an impromptu interview with Fox News on the White House North Lawn that he "would like to talk" to Mueller, but the probe "seems to be very biased". The report actually focused on decisions by former FBI Director James Comey in the 2016 investigation into Hillary Clinton's email server, well before Trump fired Comey and Mueller was named to take over the separate inquiry. (more...)
In Merkel migrant row, Germans back tough policies
- June 17, 2018
German Chancellor Angela Merkel attends the "70 Years of Social Market Economy" anniversary event at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy in Berlin , Germany, June 15, 2018. There appeared to be few avenues left on Wednesday for Mr. Seehofer other than to compromise or resign-an unprecedented break in the conservative movement that would leave the government without a parliamentary majority. (more...)
- June 17, 2018
German Chancellor Angela Merkel attends the "70 Years of Social Market Economy" anniversary event at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy in Berlin , Germany, June 15, 2018. There appeared to be few avenues left on Wednesday for Mr. Seehofer other than to compromise or resign-an unprecedented break in the conservative movement that would leave the government without a parliamentary majority. (more...)
Afghan Soldiers And Taliban Celebrate Eid In Unprecedented Ceasefire
- June 17, 2018
A suicide attack in restive eastern Afghanistan on Sunday (Jun 17) killed at least 18 people in a crowd celebrating the Eid holiday, the second assault in as many days to mar an unprecedented ceasefire . Hardened Taliban fighters and Afghan security forces hugged it out during a three-day ceasefire called to mark Eid al-Fitr, the Muslim holiday that ends the holy month of Ramadan. (more...)
- June 17, 2018
A suicide attack in restive eastern Afghanistan on Sunday (Jun 17) killed at least 18 people in a crowd celebrating the Eid holiday, the second assault in as many days to mar an unprecedented ceasefire . Hardened Taliban fighters and Afghan security forces hugged it out during a three-day ceasefire called to mark Eid al-Fitr, the Muslim holiday that ends the holy month of Ramadan. (more...)
Greeks kick off protests against Macedonia deal
- June 17, 2018
Macedonia is also the name of a northern province in Greece. The statements came during a debate in parliament on a no-confidence motion brought against the government by the opposition for its handling of a name deal. Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras' left-led coalition government is expected to survive the vote, set for later Saturday. Skopje hopes to secure a date to begin European Union accession talks at an EU summit in late June and an invitation to join North Atlantic Treaty ... (more...)
- June 17, 2018
Macedonia is also the name of a northern province in Greece. The statements came during a debate in parliament on a no-confidence motion brought against the government by the opposition for its handling of a name deal. Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras' left-led coalition government is expected to survive the vote, set for later Saturday. Skopje hopes to secure a date to begin European Union accession talks at an EU summit in late June and an invitation to join North Atlantic Treaty ... (more...)
Dead, Several Injured In Trenton Cultural Event Shooting
- June 17, 2018
The 24-hour event, which is meant to showcase local talent, was being held at the Roebling Wire Works Building in Trenton and was attended by around at least one thousand people, authorities said. " I saw two police officers escort a guy that got shot in the leg ". Mr Roberts said other festival goers were smoking and drinking, and lingering around their cars. (more...)
- June 17, 2018
The 24-hour event, which is meant to showcase local talent, was being held at the Roebling Wire Works Building in Trenton and was attended by around at least one thousand people, authorities said. " I saw two police officers escort a guy that got shot in the leg ". Mr Roberts said other festival goers were smoking and drinking, and lingering around their cars. (more...)
First boat in Aquarius convoy carrying 630 migrants docks in Spain
- June 17, 2018
In Valencia , officials in white protective suits and masks greeted the migrants as they debarked and police started identifying them and processing their information. More than 120 unaccompanied minors and seven pregnant women are among those who have spent days crossing the western Mediterranean, according to officials in Valencia . (more...)
- June 17, 2018
In Valencia , officials in white protective suits and masks greeted the migrants as they debarked and police started identifying them and processing their information. More than 120 unaccompanied minors and seven pregnant women are among those who have spent days crossing the western Mediterranean, according to officials in Valencia . (more...)
Macedonia name dispute: PMs watch as ministers sign 'historic' deal
- June 17, 2018
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras hailed the agreement on Sunday, saying: "This is a courageous, historic and necessary step for our peoples". "Today we are not voting on the deal", he said. Macedonia's Prime Minister Zaev said the deal put an end of the barren policies of the past that focused on isolation and self-isolation. The Macedonian parliament is scheduled to start debating the agreement next week. (more...)
- June 17, 2018
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras hailed the agreement on Sunday, saying: "This is a courageous, historic and necessary step for our peoples". "Today we are not voting on the deal", he said. Macedonia's Prime Minister Zaev said the deal put an end of the barren policies of the past that focused on isolation and self-isolation. The Macedonian parliament is scheduled to start debating the agreement next week. (more...)
Furious Scots walk out of UK parliament over Brexit
- June 17, 2018
The Sewel Convention established the long-held practice that the United Kingdom government can not legislate in devolved areas without the consent of the devolved Parliament. "We will remain civil, we will remain polite, we will remain courteous". It is absolutely outrageous for the Tories to undermine our devolution settlement and ignore the will of the Scottish people. (more...)
- June 17, 2018
The Sewel Convention established the long-held practice that the United Kingdom government can not legislate in devolved areas without the consent of the devolved Parliament. "We will remain civil, we will remain polite, we will remain courteous". It is absolutely outrageous for the Tories to undermine our devolution settlement and ignore the will of the Scottish people. (more...)
Paul Manafort jailed following obstruction of justice charges
- June 17, 2018
Akerman said that Manafort's advanced age and the precedent set by the hefty sentences handed to one of the Watergate burglars in a bid to make him cooperate meant he faces the possibility, if convicted, of spending the rest of his life in prison. (more...)
- June 17, 2018
Akerman said that Manafort's advanced age and the precedent set by the hefty sentences handed to one of the Watergate burglars in a bid to make him cooperate meant he faces the possibility, if convicted, of spending the rest of his life in prison. (more...)
New York Attorney General Sues Trump Foundation And Its Board Of Directors
- June 17, 2018
And the report finds no reason to lose confidence in Robert Mueller's continuing investigation into ties between Russian Federation and the Trump campaign. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump , left, presents a check to members of Support Siouxland Soldiers during a campaign event at the Orpheum Theatre in Sioux City, Iowa, Sunday, Jan. (more...)
- June 17, 2018
And the report finds no reason to lose confidence in Robert Mueller's continuing investigation into ties between Russian Federation and the Trump campaign. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump , left, presents a check to members of Support Siouxland Soldiers during a campaign event at the Orpheum Theatre in Sioux City, Iowa, Sunday, Jan. (more...)
Trade war tensions rise as China hits back at US
- June 17, 2018
Before the Chinese measures were announced, Lu Kang, a spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry in Beijing, warned that China's reaction would be swift and "of the same scale and intensity". "In this trade war , it's the USA who is playing the role of provocateur, while China plays defense", the Global Times piece stated. "That's what has gotten us to the situation today where the Chinese are actually at the table", Bannon said. (more...)
- June 17, 2018
Before the Chinese measures were announced, Lu Kang, a spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry in Beijing, warned that China's reaction would be swift and "of the same scale and intensity". "In this trade war , it's the USA who is playing the role of provocateur, while China plays defense", the Global Times piece stated. "That's what has gotten us to the situation today where the Chinese are actually at the table", Bannon said. (more...)
Trump Dismisses IG Report’s Bias Conclusion as ‘Ridiculous’
- June 17, 2018
The DoJ report found no evidence to support Trump's claim that Comey was motivated by political bias. The FBI official who texted " we'll stop " Trump's election was dropped from Mueller's team. The FBI's inspector general released a report this week that revealed previously unreported text messages between Strzok and Page while the two worked on the investigation, in which Strzok assured Page that the investigation would "stop" Trump from becoming president. (more...)
- June 17, 2018
The DoJ report found no evidence to support Trump's claim that Comey was motivated by political bias. The FBI official who texted " we'll stop " Trump's election was dropped from Mueller's team. The FBI's inspector general released a report this week that revealed previously unreported text messages between Strzok and Page while the two worked on the investigation, in which Strzok assured Page that the investigation would "stop" Trump from becoming president. (more...)
British prime minister 'disappointed' that male Tory colleague blocked 'upskirting' law
- June 17, 2018
So, however worthy the cause, he insists on proper, extensive scrutiny, and he has spent most Commons Fridays for the last 20 years doing just that. His objection was met with booing from other members of parliament. "Labour have supported this campaign from the start, it's time for the Government to bring legislation and not rely on Private Members Bills, which their own MPs have undermined". (more...)
- June 17, 2018
So, however worthy the cause, he insists on proper, extensive scrutiny, and he has spent most Commons Fridays for the last 20 years doing just that. His objection was met with booing from other members of parliament. "Labour have supported this campaign from the start, it's time for the Government to bring legislation and not rely on Private Members Bills, which their own MPs have undermined". (more...)
Border Patrol investigating after SUV seen striking man
- June 17, 2018
Remes' family told the newspaper in a statement that they hope the video of the incident will "contribute to a greater justice for O'odham families and all victims of Border Patrol violence, both inside and outside the Thong O'odham Nation". (more...)
- June 17, 2018
Remes' family told the newspaper in a statement that they hope the video of the incident will "contribute to a greater justice for O'odham families and all victims of Border Patrol violence, both inside and outside the Thong O'odham Nation". (more...)
Obama Homeland Security Secretary: Trump immigration policy 'unsustainable'
- June 17, 2018
There has been no information on the age of the separated children. In another attack on immigrants, Sessions announced this week that adults coming to the USA who are either survivors of domestic violence or escaping gang violence will not be eligible to seek asylum in the U.S. (more...)
- June 17, 2018
There has been no information on the age of the separated children. In another attack on immigrants, Sessions announced this week that adults coming to the USA who are either survivors of domestic violence or escaping gang violence will not be eligible to seek asylum in the U.S. (more...)
China vows to retaliate against Trump's $50bn of tariffs
- June 17, 2018
And as Trump warned of "additional tariffs " should Beijing hit back with tit-for-tat duties on American goods, China nevertheless unveiled 25 per cent duties on US$50 billion in United States imports. The White House said it would consult on tariffs on the other $16bn of products, and would apply these later. That raises the specter of an intensifying trade war, which would hurt consumers , companies and the global economy. (more...)
- June 17, 2018
And as Trump warned of "additional tariffs " should Beijing hit back with tit-for-tat duties on American goods, China nevertheless unveiled 25 per cent duties on US$50 billion in United States imports. The White House said it would consult on tariffs on the other $16bn of products, and would apply these later. That raises the specter of an intensifying trade war, which would hurt consumers , companies and the global economy. (more...)
8 injured after taxi crashes into pedestrians near Moscow's Red Square
- June 17, 2018
Video of the incident posted on social media shows the auto veering out of standstill traffic and accelerating onto the sidewalk, mowing down pedestrians. Mexico's embassy in Russian Federation said two of its citizens were among the injured. Two women, both citizens of Mexico, were caught up in the incident, receiving slight injuries, the Embassy said. (more...)
- June 17, 2018
Video of the incident posted on social media shows the auto veering out of standstill traffic and accelerating onto the sidewalk, mowing down pedestrians. Mexico's embassy in Russian Federation said two of its citizens were among the injured. Two women, both citizens of Mexico, were caught up in the incident, receiving slight injuries, the Embassy said. (more...)
Fireball Whisky covers an Arkansas highway after two big rigs collide
- June 17, 2018
The department tweeted a photo of the crash that shows bottles of Fireball cinnamon whisky strewn about the highway. The crash happened before 11 a.m.in the westbound lanes of I-40 in Pulaski County, according to KATV . The department used an electric broom to sweep the bottles out of drivers' way. In the same month, another spaghetti sauce rolled across a central Arkansas road: In that instance, the driver was distracted by his Global Positioning System, according to KHTV . (more...)
- June 17, 2018
The department tweeted a photo of the crash that shows bottles of Fireball cinnamon whisky strewn about the highway. The crash happened before 11 a.m.in the westbound lanes of I-40 in Pulaski County, according to KATV . The department used an electric broom to sweep the bottles out of drivers' way. In the same month, another spaghetti sauce rolled across a central Arkansas road: In that instance, the driver was distracted by his Global Positioning System, according to KHTV . (more...)
Gay rights campaigner Peter Tatchell arrested in Moscow after protest
- June 17, 2018
Russian Federation has faced global pressure over the treatment of LGBT people in Chechnya, which Kremlin-backed regional strongman Ramzan Kadyrov has ruled with an iron hand for over a decade. Tatchell was told to stop or be detained. "I am deeply, deeply concerned at the report of the arrest of Peter Tatchell who is a man who has campaigned for human rights and civil rights for many, many years", Tugendhat told parliament. (more...)
- June 17, 2018
Russian Federation has faced global pressure over the treatment of LGBT people in Chechnya, which Kremlin-backed regional strongman Ramzan Kadyrov has ruled with an iron hand for over a decade. Tatchell was told to stop or be detained. "I am deeply, deeply concerned at the report of the arrest of Peter Tatchell who is a man who has campaigned for human rights and civil rights for many, many years", Tugendhat told parliament. (more...)
One killed as clashes break out during Eid celebrations in Kashmir
- June 17, 2018
Over the course of a month they have fasted to show their gratitude to Allah. Delivering the Sermon at the Siaka Stevens National Stadium, the officiating Imam, Sheik Abubakarr Conteh admonished all Muslims to maintain the discipline learned in the Holy month of Ramadan. (more...)
- June 17, 2018
Over the course of a month they have fasted to show their gratitude to Allah. Delivering the Sermon at the Siaka Stevens National Stadium, the officiating Imam, Sheik Abubakarr Conteh admonished all Muslims to maintain the discipline learned in the Holy month of Ramadan. (more...)
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