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Donald Trump's kind-of, sort-of apology to Theresa May
- July 13, 2018
Mr Trump has sparked a backlash from UK politicians after telling The Sun the PM's Brexit plan would "probably kill" a UK-US trade deal. The comments will plunge the transatlantic "special relationship" to new lows, making for extremely awkward talks with May when the two meet at her country retreat of Chequers later on Friday. (more...)
- July 13, 2018
Mr Trump has sparked a backlash from UK politicians after telling The Sun the PM's Brexit plan would "probably kill" a UK-US trade deal. The comments will plunge the transatlantic "special relationship" to new lows, making for extremely awkward talks with May when the two meet at her country retreat of Chequers later on Friday. (more...)
Nevada Postpones Planned Execution Using Fentanyl
- July 13, 2018
With this execution up in the air, it's not clear what Nevada plans to do now. According to Alvogen, the Nevada Department of Corrections ordered Midazolam through a pharmacy in Las Vegas to avoid the company's opposition. The previous challenge, filed a year ago by a different company in Arkansas, was unsuccessful in halting that execution. Since then, it has been subject to legal challenges at state and federal levels by inmates and drugs companies. (more...)
- July 13, 2018
With this execution up in the air, it's not clear what Nevada plans to do now. According to Alvogen, the Nevada Department of Corrections ordered Midazolam through a pharmacy in Las Vegas to avoid the company's opposition. The previous challenge, filed a year ago by a different company in Arkansas, was unsuccessful in halting that execution. Since then, it has been subject to legal challenges at state and federal levels by inmates and drugs companies. (more...)
Donald Trump and Theresa May shared 'AWKWARD' greeting, says body language expert
- July 13, 2018
It was one of more than a hundred protests police expected during Trump's four-day trip. Relations had never been more special, he said, and any criticism was "fake news". Dawn Butler, an lawmaker from the opposition Labour Party with responsibility for women and equalities, told TIME: " Theresa May has failed to be a critical friend to Trump ". (more...)
- July 13, 2018
It was one of more than a hundred protests police expected during Trump's four-day trip. Relations had never been more special, he said, and any criticism was "fake news". Dawn Butler, an lawmaker from the opposition Labour Party with responsibility for women and equalities, told TIME: " Theresa May has failed to be a critical friend to Trump ". (more...)
Russian intelligence officers charged by Mueller in hack of DNC, Clinton emails
- July 13, 2018
They used a scheme known as "spearfishing" which tricked users into disclosing their information that allowed hackers to gain access to emails. Special Counsel Robert Mueller's inquiry is looking into alleged Russian Federation meddling in the 2016 election. (more...)
- July 13, 2018
They used a scheme known as "spearfishing" which tricked users into disclosing their information that allowed hackers to gain access to emails. Special Counsel Robert Mueller's inquiry is looking into alleged Russian Federation meddling in the 2016 election. (more...)
Married woman, mechanic reportedly die from carbon monoxide poisoning during sex
- July 13, 2018
The bodies of a man and a woman were discovered near a running vehicle just before 9 p.m.at an apartment complex on 18th and New Fairview avenues. Johnson says he smelled a strong odor of gas, and he traced the source to a running vehicle in the garage. (more...)
- July 13, 2018
The bodies of a man and a woman were discovered near a running vehicle just before 9 p.m.at an apartment complex on 18th and New Fairview avenues. Johnson says he smelled a strong odor of gas, and he traced the source to a running vehicle in the garage. (more...)
Trump rattles North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, knocking its value and assailing Germany
- July 13, 2018
Trump: "Only five of 29 countries were making their commitment and that's now changed ". NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg , left, talks to U.S. Then, in a head-snapping pivot at the end, he declared the alliance a "fine-tuned machine" that had acceded to his demands to speed up increases in military spending to relieve pressure on the US budget. (more...)
- July 13, 2018
Trump: "Only five of 29 countries were making their commitment and that's now changed ". NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg , left, talks to U.S. Then, in a head-snapping pivot at the end, he declared the alliance a "fine-tuned machine" that had acceded to his demands to speed up increases in military spending to relieve pressure on the US budget. (more...)
Explosion rocks chemicals factory near Cairo's airport
- July 13, 2018
A large explosion was heard in Cairo on Thursday evening. Flights were briefly suspended while officials investigated the nature of the explosion, according to the Reuters news agency. Egypt's flagship airline EgyptAir has dismissed reports that its London-Cairo flight ms780 experienced technical difficulties mid-flight while en route to Cairo. (more...)
- July 13, 2018
A large explosion was heard in Cairo on Thursday evening. Flights were briefly suspended while officials investigated the nature of the explosion, according to the Reuters news agency. Egypt's flagship airline EgyptAir has dismissed reports that its London-Cairo flight ms780 experienced technical difficulties mid-flight while en route to Cairo. (more...)
Japan floods and landslides death toll reaches 176
- July 13, 2018
Following smaller-scale floods in recent years, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has now pledged begun drafts for planning procedures. More than 70,000 military, police and firefighters toiled through the debris in a search for bodies. Work under the scorching sun was hampered by mud and heat, and shipments of relief goods were delayed by damaged roads and transportation systems, especially in areas isolated by the disaster. (more...)
- July 13, 2018
Following smaller-scale floods in recent years, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has now pledged begun drafts for planning procedures. More than 70,000 military, police and firefighters toiled through the debris in a search for bodies. Work under the scorching sun was hampered by mud and heat, and shipments of relief goods were delayed by damaged roads and transportation systems, especially in areas isolated by the disaster. (more...)
Trump tweets ‘very nice note’ he received from Kim Jong Un
- July 13, 2018
At the summit, the two leaders pledged to work towards complete denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula and ease tension between their countries, still technically at war, since the 1950-53 Korean War ended in a truce, not a peace treaty. (more...)
- July 13, 2018
At the summit, the two leaders pledged to work towards complete denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula and ease tension between their countries, still technically at war, since the 1950-53 Korean War ended in a truce, not a peace treaty. (more...)
Big Twitter Accounts See Follower Numbers Drop After Fake-User Purge
- July 13, 2018
Celebrity accounts on Twitter have seen a big drop in numbers overnight, thanks to a rule change by the company. Social Blade, a social media platform user statistics website, is tracking the slide in real time . "We understand this may be hard for some, but we believe accuracy and transparency make Twitter a more trusted service for public conversation", Twitter reiterated. (more...)
- July 13, 2018
Celebrity accounts on Twitter have seen a big drop in numbers overnight, thanks to a rule change by the company. Social Blade, a social media platform user statistics website, is tracking the slide in real time . "We understand this may be hard for some, but we believe accuracy and transparency make Twitter a more trusted service for public conversation", Twitter reiterated. (more...)
Parents wait to hug sons as details of risky Thai rescue emerge
- July 13, 2018
Even before all 13 people had been brought out, USA studio Pure Flix - which makes inspirational Christian films - had announced its producers were on the ground interviewing rescue workers for a potential film. They were cut off on June 23 after heavy rains flooded the cave complex. Then, with the final divers slowly exiting the cave on Tuesday, the pumps suddenly failed pushing the water level up towards head height in a previously wadeable section of the cave. (more...)
- July 13, 2018
Even before all 13 people had been brought out, USA studio Pure Flix - which makes inspirational Christian films - had announced its producers were on the ground interviewing rescue workers for a potential film. They were cut off on June 23 after heavy rains flooded the cave complex. Then, with the final divers slowly exiting the cave on Tuesday, the pumps suddenly failed pushing the water level up towards head height in a previously wadeable section of the cave. (more...)
USA tech firms may feel brunt of China's trade counter attack
- July 13, 2018
The US Trade Representative's office announced a $ 200 billion list on Wednesday of Chinese goods for possible 10 percent tariffs including fish, apples and burglar alarms. S&P 500 and Dow futures dropped around 1 per cent, pointing to a weak opening on Wall Street later on Wednesday. One reason why Wall Street is anxious: The People's Republic, which bought $154 billion in USA imports a year ago, is quickly running out of American products to hit with tariffs. (more...)
- July 13, 2018
The US Trade Representative's office announced a $ 200 billion list on Wednesday of Chinese goods for possible 10 percent tariffs including fish, apples and burglar alarms. S&P 500 and Dow futures dropped around 1 per cent, pointing to a weak opening on Wall Street later on Wednesday. One reason why Wall Street is anxious: The People's Republic, which bought $154 billion in USA imports a year ago, is quickly running out of American products to hit with tariffs. (more...)
Tourist stabbed in South Beach by homeless man with no arms
- July 13, 2018
However, Crenshaw claimed he was acting in self-defense, telling police he was lying down and Coronado, who was visiting from Chicago , punched him in the head, according to Reuters . He was detained near the attack in a popular shopping and tourist area near South Beach and charged with one count of aggravated battery, a second-degree felony, police said. (more...)
- July 13, 2018
However, Crenshaw claimed he was acting in self-defense, telling police he was lying down and Coronado, who was visiting from Chicago , punched him in the head, according to Reuters . He was detained near the attack in a popular shopping and tourist area near South Beach and charged with one count of aggravated battery, a second-degree felony, police said. (more...)
RYAN STRIKES: Paul Ryan Threatens to Hold LISA PAGE in CONTEMPT
- July 13, 2018
Republicans did, however, ask 25 questions about Strzok's affair with Lisa Page , a former Federal Bureau of Investigation lawyer who Strzok exchanged inappropriate text messages with about then-candidate Trump. In a statement , Mr. Goodlatte, Virginia Republican, said Ms. Page "has no excuse" for her failure to appear, saying she has known for months the two committees were interested in her testimony. (more...)
- July 13, 2018
Republicans did, however, ask 25 questions about Strzok's affair with Lisa Page , a former Federal Bureau of Investigation lawyer who Strzok exchanged inappropriate text messages with about then-candidate Trump. In a statement , Mr. Goodlatte, Virginia Republican, said Ms. Page "has no excuse" for her failure to appear, saying she has known for months the two committees were interested in her testimony. (more...)
Begum Kulsoom Nawaz Opens Her eyes After Month-long Coma
- July 13, 2018
More than 100 people were arrested in his stronghold of Lahore where he has called on crowds to meet him when he touches down from London on Friday evening. "Goodbyes are hard, even for the grownups", Maryam had tweeted with a picture of her children. "Punjab government has not issued any kind of instructions to police for a crackdown against PML-N activists", he said. (more...)
- July 13, 2018
More than 100 people were arrested in his stronghold of Lahore where he has called on crowds to meet him when he touches down from London on Friday evening. "Goodbyes are hard, even for the grownups", Maryam had tweeted with a picture of her children. "Punjab government has not issued any kind of instructions to police for a crackdown against PML-N activists", he said. (more...)
Adult film star Stormy Daniels arrested in OH strip club 'setup' - lawyer
- July 13, 2018
Then-Governor Ted Strickland, a Democrat, allowed the law to take effect without his signature despite a Statehouse debate that included young women in pink "Dancers for Democracy" shirts opposing the effort, the Columbus Dispatch reported . (more...)
- July 13, 2018
Then-Governor Ted Strickland, a Democrat, allowed the law to take effect without his signature despite a Statehouse debate that included young women in pink "Dancers for Democracy" shirts opposing the effort, the Columbus Dispatch reported . (more...)
Explosion in Wisconsin town injures firefighters, officer
- July 13, 2018
The blast caused burning debris to rain down on downtown Sun Prairie , set vehicles parked nearby on fire and sent up a cloud of smoke that could be seen for miles. Firefighters from Sun Prairie and surrounding communities are responding to the blaze. He said the building across from his shop 'literally lifted up'. (more...)
- July 13, 2018
The blast caused burning debris to rain down on downtown Sun Prairie , set vehicles parked nearby on fire and sent up a cloud of smoke that could be seen for miles. Firefighters from Sun Prairie and surrounding communities are responding to the blaze. He said the building across from his shop 'literally lifted up'. (more...)
Trump Walks Back NATO Threats, Takes 'Total Credit' For Spending Boost
- July 13, 2018
Trump did not directly answer questions about whether he had threatened to take the USA out of the alliance, saying he "told people I'd be very unhappy if they didn't up their commitments very substantially". The tough rhetoric against a core ally comes just days before Trump is set to meet one-on-one with Putin in Finland. The people voted to break it up so I imagine that's what they'll do but maybe they'll take it in a little bit of a different route. (more...)
- July 13, 2018
Trump did not directly answer questions about whether he had threatened to take the USA out of the alliance, saying he "told people I'd be very unhappy if they didn't up their commitments very substantially". The tough rhetoric against a core ally comes just days before Trump is set to meet one-on-one with Putin in Finland. The people voted to break it up so I imagine that's what they'll do but maybe they'll take it in a little bit of a different route. (more...)
Officer Who Appeared to Ignore Puerto Rican Flag Shirt Episode Resigns
- July 13, 2018
In the video of the June 14 incident, which has since been widely circulated online, Trybus is heard repeatedly questioning the woman's citizenship and told her she shouldn't be wearing her Puerto Rican flag shirt. The Forest Preserves of Cook County confirmed that Officer Patrick Connor no longer works for the department following an incident filmed on June 14, which went viral almost a month later. (more...)
- July 13, 2018
In the video of the June 14 incident, which has since been widely circulated online, Trybus is heard repeatedly questioning the woman's citizenship and told her she shouldn't be wearing her Puerto Rican flag shirt. The Forest Preserves of Cook County confirmed that Officer Patrick Connor no longer works for the department following an incident filmed on June 14, which went viral almost a month later. (more...)
Sharif, his daughter will be arrested on their arrival
- July 13, 2018
On Friday, July 6th, Supreme Court sentenced Nawaz Sharif for 10 years, Maryam Nawaz for 7 and Captain Sardar for 1 year respectively. All three family members, according to sources, have given their power of attorney to Khawaja Haris - Nawaz's counsel during the over-nine-month trial in the accountability court - who will file the appeals today. (more...)
- July 13, 2018
On Friday, July 6th, Supreme Court sentenced Nawaz Sharif for 10 years, Maryam Nawaz for 7 and Captain Sardar for 1 year respectively. All three family members, according to sources, have given their power of attorney to Khawaja Haris - Nawaz's counsel during the over-nine-month trial in the accountability court - who will file the appeals today. (more...)
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