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Ottawa offering up to $2B in aid, details US tariff targets
- June 29, 2018
Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland gestures during a joint news conference on the closing of the seventh round of NAFTA talks in Mexico City, Mexico, March 5, 2018. Ottawa is also promising to boost funding for the provinces and territories to increase job and training programs. Navdeep Bains, the federal minister of innovation, science and economic development, and Patty Hajdu, minister of employment, workforce development and labour, were also present for the announcement in what ... (more...)
- June 29, 2018
Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland gestures during a joint news conference on the closing of the seventh round of NAFTA talks in Mexico City, Mexico, March 5, 2018. Ottawa is also promising to boost funding for the provinces and territories to increase job and training programs. Navdeep Bains, the federal minister of innovation, science and economic development, and Patty Hajdu, minister of employment, workforce development and labour, were also present for the announcement in what ... (more...)
After Night-Long Talks, Europe Leaders Agree On Migration Plan
- June 29, 2018
According to the BBC , Italy - which has borne numerous thousands of migrants in recent years - had threated to veto the summit if it did not get help. However several Central European states have so far rejected an EU scheme to relocate 160,000 refugees from overcrowded camps in Greece and Italy. (more...)
- June 29, 2018
According to the BBC , Italy - which has borne numerous thousands of migrants in recent years - had threated to veto the summit if it did not get help. However several Central European states have so far rejected an EU scheme to relocate 160,000 refugees from overcrowded camps in Greece and Italy. (more...)
US, Russia Agree on Time and Place for Trump-Putin Summit
- June 29, 2018
Trump congratulated Putin by phone in March after the Russian leader's landslide re-election victory and said the two would meet soon. He voiced hope that Mr Bolton's visit would make the first steps toward improving ties. Some Trump critics in Washington has expressed concern that, in his eagerness to come back from a summit with a "deal", Trump might concede too much to Putin without getting much in return. (more...)
- June 29, 2018
Trump congratulated Putin by phone in March after the Russian leader's landslide re-election victory and said the two would meet soon. He voiced hope that Mr Bolton's visit would make the first steps toward improving ties. Some Trump critics in Washington has expressed concern that, in his eagerness to come back from a summit with a "deal", Trump might concede too much to Putin without getting much in return. (more...)
England's Fabian Delph to fly home for birth of child
- June 29, 2018
Fans across the country (centre, top right and left) - and a few WAGS (left), including Rebecca Vardy (left) have been getting the beers in as World Cup fever grows following the 6-1 rout of Panama last week. Mr Michel, keen to indulge in some good-natured ribbing about the upcoming match, handed Mrs May a special gift: the Belgium national football team's shirt. (more...)
- June 29, 2018
Fans across the country (centre, top right and left) - and a few WAGS (left), including Rebecca Vardy (left) have been getting the beers in as World Cup fever grows following the 6-1 rout of Panama last week. Mr Michel, keen to indulge in some good-natured ribbing about the upcoming match, handed Mrs May a special gift: the Belgium national football team's shirt. (more...)
Newspaper massacre gunman had ‘vendetta’ against staff over past story
- June 29, 2018
Police said the suspect was a white man in his late 30s whose shotgun rampage at The Capital Gazette followed social media threats directed at the newspaper. Building evacuated. Officers continuing to search building. He has a bail review Friday at the Annapolis District Courthouse at 10:30 a.m. Police spokesman Lt. (more...)
- June 29, 2018
Police said the suspect was a white man in his late 30s whose shotgun rampage at The Capital Gazette followed social media threats directed at the newspaper. Building evacuated. Officers continuing to search building. He has a bail review Friday at the Annapolis District Courthouse at 10:30 a.m. Police spokesman Lt. (more...)
At Least 5 People Killed in Maryland Newspaper Shooting
- June 29, 2018
Police respond to a shooting at the offices of the Capital Gazette , a daily newspaper, in Annapolis, Maryland, on Thu., June 28, 2018 . Krampf described the attack as "targeted" and said threats had been directed at the newspaper over social media that authorities were investigating. (more...)
- June 29, 2018
Police respond to a shooting at the offices of the Capital Gazette , a daily newspaper, in Annapolis, Maryland, on Thu., June 28, 2018 . Krampf described the attack as "targeted" and said threats had been directed at the newspaper over social media that authorities were investigating. (more...)
Italy PM clashes with Germany, France over gist of migration deal
- June 29, 2018
But here's what we do know about what the deal contains - and what it does not. The Italian government demanded "concrete action" from other countries to help in the same way that they had after it refused to admit the rescue ships Aquarius, which docked later in Spain, and Lifeline, which went to Malta. (more...)
- June 29, 2018
But here's what we do know about what the deal contains - and what it does not. The Italian government demanded "concrete action" from other countries to help in the same way that they had after it refused to admit the rescue ships Aquarius, which docked later in Spain, and Lifeline, which went to Malta. (more...)
German Populist AfD Party Hits Record High Popularity — Sunday Poll
- June 29, 2018
For the first time, the ruling "grand coalition" between the Christian Democrats (CDU/CSU) and Social Democratic Party (SPD) drew less than half (49 percent), at 31 and 18 percent respectively. "We need to talk to each other". Support for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party rose to 13pc from 10pc in February, making it the third largest party in Bavaria, according to the poll . (more...)
- June 29, 2018
For the first time, the ruling "grand coalition" between the Christian Democrats (CDU/CSU) and Social Democratic Party (SPD) drew less than half (49 percent), at 31 and 18 percent respectively. "We need to talk to each other". Support for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party rose to 13pc from 10pc in February, making it the third largest party in Bavaria, according to the poll . (more...)
New video shows chartered plane crash in Mumbai that killed 5
- June 29, 2018
The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Thursday said that the chartered plane that crashed in Mumbai killing five did not a have certificate of airworthiness. "It was coming in for landing at Juhu when it crashed at 1.11 pm", an Airports Authority of India (AAI) official said. Maria had told me that the flight won't be flown due to bad weather. (more...)
- June 29, 2018
The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Thursday said that the chartered plane that crashed in Mumbai killing five did not a have certificate of airworthiness. "It was coming in for landing at Juhu when it crashed at 1.11 pm", an Airports Authority of India (AAI) official said. Maria had told me that the flight won't be flown due to bad weather. (more...)
European Union leaders reach deal on migration at summit
- June 29, 2018
No NGO rescue ship carrying migrants will be allowed to dock in an Italian port, the country's interior minister Matteo Salvini has said, following a unanimous decision by European Union leaders to review migration policy. The German troubles represent the tip of deeper political crisis in Europe as advocates of a harder line in countries including Austria , Italy and in eastern Europe sense the momentum is with them to push their case. (more...)
- June 29, 2018
No NGO rescue ship carrying migrants will be allowed to dock in an Italian port, the country's interior minister Matteo Salvini has said, following a unanimous decision by European Union leaders to review migration policy. The German troubles represent the tip of deeper political crisis in Europe as advocates of a harder line in countries including Austria , Italy and in eastern Europe sense the momentum is with them to push their case. (more...)
Trump meets with Manchin, other senators about Supreme Court opening
- June 29, 2018
The announcement concerned many because now President Trump will have the task of nominating a candidate to fill the vacant seat. "That was not created by senators here", she said. "They're exhausted of losing!" But Murkowski and Collins are the rare elected Republicans in Washington who support abortion rights and voted against repealing the Obama-era Affordable Care Act - issues Democrats are using to frame the battle over the Supreme Court nominee. (more...)
- June 29, 2018
The announcement concerned many because now President Trump will have the task of nominating a candidate to fill the vacant seat. "That was not created by senators here", she said. "They're exhausted of losing!" But Murkowski and Collins are the rare elected Republicans in Washington who support abortion rights and voted against repealing the Obama-era Affordable Care Act - issues Democrats are using to frame the battle over the Supreme Court nominee. (more...)
Support overwhelming for Trump’s decision to end family separations
- June 29, 2018
In the wake of the Trump administration's since-canceled policy of separating immigrant families at the border, more than 2,000 children have been thrust into care facilities and foster homes in various, sometimes far-flung parts of the country. (more...)
- June 29, 2018
In the wake of the Trump administration's since-canceled policy of separating immigrant families at the border, more than 2,000 children have been thrust into care facilities and foster homes in various, sometimes far-flung parts of the country. (more...)
Historic moment Prince William shakes hands with President Abbas
- June 29, 2018
Wearing a light blue shirt, dark blue trousers and blue Nike sneakers with a yellow logo, the prince scored two out of three penalty kicks against a 13-year-old goalkeeper. The Israeli president told Prince William about his childhood in Jerusalem living under the British mandate and asked him to deliver a message of peace to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas . (more...)
- June 29, 2018
Wearing a light blue shirt, dark blue trousers and blue Nike sneakers with a yellow logo, the prince scored two out of three penalty kicks against a 13-year-old goalkeeper. The Israeli president told Prince William about his childhood in Jerusalem living under the British mandate and asked him to deliver a message of peace to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas . (more...)
Utah's four House members disappointed immigration bill fails to pass
- June 29, 2018
The bill was overwhelmingly rejected 301-121, in part because some Republicans are reluctant to vote for any bill they worry could be portrayed as "amnesty". The foundation of McMorris Rodger's bill could be a proposal introduced by Senator Thom Tillis, a North Carolina Republican, that would put aside a 1997 settlement in an immigration case that had the practical effect of requiring children to be released from detention after 20 days. (more...)
- June 29, 2018
The bill was overwhelmingly rejected 301-121, in part because some Republicans are reluctant to vote for any bill they worry could be portrayed as "amnesty". The foundation of McMorris Rodger's bill could be a proposal introduced by Senator Thom Tillis, a North Carolina Republican, that would put aside a 1997 settlement in an immigration case that had the practical effect of requiring children to be released from detention after 20 days. (more...)
Cops: Woman Drove 19 Miles With Ex On Hood
- June 29, 2018
Daniel Midah, who recorded the freakish incident spoke to Local 10 and said Francis and Isidore appeared to be speaking to one another on their cellphones as he was clinging to the hood of the vehicle. Authorities released audio from 911 calls about the incident earlier this week, including the call from Francis in which he's heard shouting at Isidore to stop the vehicle. (more...)
- June 29, 2018
Daniel Midah, who recorded the freakish incident spoke to Local 10 and said Francis and Isidore appeared to be speaking to one another on their cellphones as he was clinging to the hood of the vehicle. Authorities released audio from 911 calls about the incident earlier this week, including the call from Francis in which he's heard shouting at Isidore to stop the vehicle. (more...)
Poland Holocaust law drops jail terms
- June 29, 2018
Poland suddenly backtracked Wednesday on a disputed Holocaust speech law , scrapping the threat of prison for attributing Nazi crimes to the Polish nation - but leaving the possibility of fines in place. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the law "baseless", saying, "I strongly oppose it". One nationalist lawmaker, Robert Winnicki, described it as caving in to Jewish interests. (more...)
- June 29, 2018
Poland suddenly backtracked Wednesday on a disputed Holocaust speech law , scrapping the threat of prison for attributing Nazi crimes to the Polish nation - but leaving the possibility of fines in place. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the law "baseless", saying, "I strongly oppose it". One nationalist lawmaker, Robert Winnicki, described it as caving in to Jewish interests. (more...)
Capitol Police Arrest About 575 Protesters at Senate Office Building
- June 29, 2018
Their chant "Say it loud, say it clear, immigrants are welcome here" echoed through the building, drawing scores of Senate staff to upper mezzanine floors from where they watched the commotion. Women's March, a movement that began in the United States when Trump was inaugurated in 2017 and spread around the world, had called on women to risk arrest at Thursday's protest. (more...)
- June 29, 2018
Their chant "Say it loud, say it clear, immigrants are welcome here" echoed through the building, drawing scores of Senate staff to upper mezzanine floors from where they watched the commotion. Women's March, a movement that began in the United States when Trump was inaugurated in 2017 and spread around the world, had called on women to risk arrest at Thursday's protest. (more...)
Red Hen Shut for 10 days; Owner loses seat on area board
- June 29, 2018
The top Trump administration spokeswoman has been making national headlines since she was asked to leave the Red Hen restaurant in Lexington, Va ., on Saturday because of the owner's aversion to her line of work . "The service is great", Vitagliano said. The Charlotte Observer newspaper, which has the largest circulation in the Carolinas (the states of North Carolina and South Carolina), opines "such behavior shouldn't feel satisfying, and it's not necessary. (more...)
- June 29, 2018
The top Trump administration spokeswoman has been making national headlines since she was asked to leave the Red Hen restaurant in Lexington, Va ., on Saturday because of the owner's aversion to her line of work . "The service is great", Vitagliano said. The Charlotte Observer newspaper, which has the largest circulation in the Carolinas (the states of North Carolina and South Carolina), opines "such behavior shouldn't feel satisfying, and it's not necessary. (more...)
Mnangagwa suspects Grace Mugabe faction behind blast
- June 29, 2018
Emmerson Mnangagwa , the president of Zimbabwe , has blamed an apparent assassination attempt at a political rally last weekend on a faction led by Grace Mugabe , the wife of the ousted president Robert Mugabe . "I feel sympathy for her because she was in my view politically immature, but was easily used as a tool by those who wanted to get me". "This is a political action by some aggrieved persons by the current democratic dispensation in the country", he added. (more...)
- June 29, 2018
Emmerson Mnangagwa , the president of Zimbabwe , has blamed an apparent assassination attempt at a political rally last weekend on a faction led by Grace Mugabe , the wife of the ousted president Robert Mugabe . "I feel sympathy for her because she was in my view politically immature, but was easily used as a tool by those who wanted to get me". "This is a political action by some aggrieved persons by the current democratic dispensation in the country", he added. (more...)
Putin meeting will be on July 16 in Helsinki
- June 29, 2018
He is reported to have told fellow world leaders at a meeting this month that " Nato is as bad as Nafta ", adding: "It's much too costly for the U.S.". "A lot of the president's critics have tried to make political capital out of theories and suppositions that have turned out to be completely erroneous", Bolton told reporters . (more...)
- June 29, 2018
He is reported to have told fellow world leaders at a meeting this month that " Nato is as bad as Nafta ", adding: "It's much too costly for the U.S.". "A lot of the president's critics have tried to make political capital out of theories and suppositions that have turned out to be completely erroneous", Bolton told reporters . (more...)
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