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Strong quake hits Osaka in western Japan
- June 18, 2018
It set off multiple building fires and toppled walls. Passengers were evacuated as there morning commute was disrupted. Trains in the area were halted as a precaution, public broadcaster NHK said. The quake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 struck around 8am on Monday about 10kms underground, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. Heavy shaking was reported across the Kansai region, but there was no tsunami alert issue after the quake, which was centered inland. (more...)
- June 18, 2018
It set off multiple building fires and toppled walls. Passengers were evacuated as there morning commute was disrupted. Trains in the area were halted as a precaution, public broadcaster NHK said. The quake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 struck around 8am on Monday about 10kms underground, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. Heavy shaking was reported across the Kansai region, but there was no tsunami alert issue after the quake, which was centered inland. (more...)
Trump administration adopts border policy previously spurned as inhumane
- June 18, 2018
Under a " zero tolerance " policy announced by the attorney general, Jeff Sessions , Department of Homeland Security officials are now referring all cases of illegal entry for criminal prosecution. Brane says that may also discourage children from giving all the information that they are aware of to the social workers and the employees who are trying to reunify them. (more...)
- June 18, 2018
Under a " zero tolerance " policy announced by the attorney general, Jeff Sessions , Department of Homeland Security officials are now referring all cases of illegal entry for criminal prosecution. Brane says that may also discourage children from giving all the information that they are aware of to the social workers and the employees who are trying to reunify them. (more...)
Roger Stone Met Russian National In May 2016
- June 18, 2018
Though Stone said Greenberg came to the meeting alone, Greenberg told the Post he brought along a Ukrainian friend "identified only as Alexei", who claimed he had been fired from a job at the Clinton Foundation. Speaking to CNN's Jake Tapper Sunday, Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani said he "certainly" did not have any knowledge of the 2016 meeting, nor did he believe Trump had been aware of it. (more...)
- June 18, 2018
Though Stone said Greenberg came to the meeting alone, Greenberg told the Post he brought along a Ukrainian friend "identified only as Alexei", who claimed he had been fired from a job at the Clinton Foundation. Speaking to CNN's Jake Tapper Sunday, Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani said he "certainly" did not have any knowledge of the 2016 meeting, nor did he believe Trump had been aware of it. (more...)
Rudy Giuliani wants Mueller's 'almost illegal and unethical probe' to be investigated
- June 18, 2018
Trump hasn't made a decision yet, and his legal team will spend the weekend doing research and reading through a Justice Department inspector general's report to determine whether they can make a case that Mueller's investigation is invalid because of findings of bias at the FBI, Giuliani said. (more...)
- June 18, 2018
Trump hasn't made a decision yet, and his legal team will spend the weekend doing research and reading through a Justice Department inspector general's report to determine whether they can make a case that Mueller's investigation is invalid because of findings of bias at the FBI, Giuliani said. (more...)
Greece, Macedonia sign historic deal to end name row
- June 18, 2018
But up to 70 percent of Greeks object to the name compromise, an opinion poll by the Proto Thema newspaper showed on Saturday. Tsipras survived a no-confidence vote mounted by Greece's opposition in parliament on Saturday, but the depth of public emotion against the deal is strong. (more...)
- June 18, 2018
But up to 70 percent of Greeks object to the name compromise, an opinion poll by the Proto Thema newspaper showed on Saturday. Tsipras survived a no-confidence vote mounted by Greece's opposition in parliament on Saturday, but the depth of public emotion against the deal is strong. (more...)
At Least 5 Dead After SUV Carrying Illegal Immigrants Crashes - Timothy Meads
- June 18, 2018
Boyd said his officers have dealt with the driver before, adding he was scouting the area earlier to try and pick up immigrants. According to Dimmit County Sheriff Marion Boy, the vehicle was traveling around 100 miles per hour when the crash happened off Highway 85, WOAI reported . (more...)
- June 18, 2018
Boyd said his officers have dealt with the driver before, adding he was scouting the area earlier to try and pick up immigrants. According to Dimmit County Sheriff Marion Boy, the vehicle was traveling around 100 miles per hour when the crash happened off Highway 85, WOAI reported . (more...)
Tory rebellion back on after MPs reject May’s compromise
- June 18, 2018
Theresa May's flagship Brexit legislation has once more been thrown into doubt, after a compromise created to keep Tory backbenchers on board was branded "unacceptable" by leading rebels. Pro-EU Tories were quick to voice their anger. "It all changed without Dominic Grieve or anyone else being consulted". "If the government can't get the most important treaty through Parliament we'll be looking for a new government", said Mr Tugendhat. (more...)
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- June 18, 2018
Theresa May's flagship Brexit legislation has once more been thrown into doubt, after a compromise created to keep Tory backbenchers on board was branded "unacceptable" by leading rebels. Pro-EU Tories were quick to voice their anger. "It all changed without Dominic Grieve or anyone else being consulted". "If the government can't get the most important treaty through Parliament we'll be looking for a new government", said Mr Tugendhat. (more...)
President Trump Has Some Awfully Kind Words For Kim Jong Un
- June 17, 2018
The classified report, obtained by Axios , suggests the Israeli Foreign Ministry office believes the Trump-Kim Summit was a failure. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Russian Federation and North Korea . (more...)
- June 17, 2018
The classified report, obtained by Axios , suggests the Israeli Foreign Ministry office believes the Trump-Kim Summit was a failure. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Russian Federation and North Korea . (more...)
Trump 'Hates' Families Being Parted At Border, Insists Dems Must Change Law
- June 17, 2018
Keilyn Enamorada Matute, from Honduras, with her 4-year old son, as they surrender themselves to Border Patrol agents after crossing the Rio Grande from Mexico to the United States, in McAllen, Texas. California Senator Dianne Feinstein has the support of 43 senators, all Democrats, for a bill in her chamber. US religious leaders have castigated the policy. (more...)
- June 17, 2018
Keilyn Enamorada Matute, from Honduras, with her 4-year old son, as they surrender themselves to Border Patrol agents after crossing the Rio Grande from Mexico to the United States, in McAllen, Texas. California Senator Dianne Feinstein has the support of 43 senators, all Democrats, for a bill in her chamber. US religious leaders have castigated the policy. (more...)
Kilauea volcano destroys 467 Hawaiian homes
- June 17, 2018
The summit of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted early on Wednesday and fissures on its eastern slope sent fountains of lava up to 50 metres high, as the volcano showed no signs of calming down after six weeks of intensified activity. Experts expect heavier vog, or volcanic smog, to blanket the interior and southern parts of the Big Island, wrapping around to Kona through the weekend. (more...)
- June 17, 2018
The summit of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted early on Wednesday and fissures on its eastern slope sent fountains of lava up to 50 metres high, as the volcano showed no signs of calming down after six weeks of intensified activity. Experts expect heavier vog, or volcanic smog, to blanket the interior and southern parts of the Big Island, wrapping around to Kona through the weekend. (more...)
Unbelievable! Taliban fighters, Afghan troops embrace amid ceasefire
- June 17, 2018
No group has claimed responsibility for the blast, which happened outside the governor's office in the eastern Afghan province of Nangarhar, wounding at least 30 others, a security official said . Traffic jams formed where people stopped to take pictures of the fighters with their flags. The Taliban urged people to come forward and pose for the camera. (more...)
- June 17, 2018
No group has claimed responsibility for the blast, which happened outside the governor's office in the eastern Afghan province of Nangarhar, wounding at least 30 others, a security official said . Traffic jams formed where people stopped to take pictures of the fighters with their flags. The Taliban urged people to come forward and pose for the camera. (more...)
Trump seizes on IG report to tout firing Comey
- June 17, 2018
Comey's handling of the Clinton investigation and the FBI investigation into Russian election interference remain the subject of fierce debate over their effects on the result of the 2016 election. " We'll stop it." Both were initially involved with the Mueller investigation but later removed from the team. But Horowitz's conclusions about the FBI's investigation of Hillary Clinton's email practices as secretary of state are exactly the opposite of Trump's complaints about the ... (more...)
- June 17, 2018
Comey's handling of the Clinton investigation and the FBI investigation into Russian election interference remain the subject of fierce debate over their effects on the result of the 2016 election. " We'll stop it." Both were initially involved with the Mueller investigation but later removed from the team. But Horowitz's conclusions about the FBI's investigation of Hillary Clinton's email practices as secretary of state are exactly the opposite of Trump's complaints about the ... (more...)
Greece, Macedonia sign pact to change ex-Yugoslav republic's name
- June 17, 2018
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras hailed the agreement on Sunday, saying: "This is a fearless, historic and necessary step for our peoples". "We are here to heal the wounds of time, to open a path for peace, fraternization and growth for our countries, the Balkans and Europe ", he said, adding that the time had come again "to sing happy songs in the Balkans". (more...)
- June 17, 2018
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras hailed the agreement on Sunday, saying: "This is a fearless, historic and necessary step for our peoples". "We are here to heal the wounds of time, to open a path for peace, fraternization and growth for our countries, the Balkans and Europe ", he said, adding that the time had come again "to sing happy songs in the Balkans". (more...)
17 killed in stampede after brawl at crowded Caracas club
- June 17, 2018
Seven people have been arrested over the incident, the Interior Minister said. Eight of those who died were younger than 18, Reverol said, and five people were injured. Outside, a faded sign on the red brick building read, "We've opened!" According to Reverol, eyewitnesses said one of those minors was responsible for setting off the tear gas canister. (more...)
- June 17, 2018
Seven people have been arrested over the incident, the Interior Minister said. Eight of those who died were younger than 18, Reverol said, and five people were injured. Outside, a faded sign on the red brick building read, "We've opened!" According to Reverol, eyewitnesses said one of those minors was responsible for setting off the tear gas canister. (more...)
Trump ‘planning’ to call North Korea’s Kim on Sunday
- June 17, 2018
Following drills a year ago, the North fired ballistic missiles over Japan, triggering global alarm and ratcheting up a diplomatic war of words between Trump and Kim. 'And now we're well on our way to get denuclearization. Sweeping exaggerations about policy efficacy has become a sticking point of the Trump administration and based on this report, that hasn't changed, even on the worldwide stage. (more...)
- June 17, 2018
Following drills a year ago, the North fired ballistic missiles over Japan, triggering global alarm and ratcheting up a diplomatic war of words between Trump and Kim. 'And now we're well on our way to get denuclearization. Sweeping exaggerations about policy efficacy has become a sticking point of the Trump administration and based on this report, that hasn't changed, even on the worldwide stage. (more...)
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...)
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