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Melania Trump praises LeBron James after her husband insults him
- August 06, 2018
But when Trump finally caught up with the conversation days later, he engaged in a late-night Twitter rant. But one major comment that may have sparked Trump's outburst was James' response when Lemon asked if he'd ever want to speak to the president. (more...)
- August 06, 2018
But when Trump finally caught up with the conversation days later, he engaged in a late-night Twitter rant. But one major comment that may have sparked Trump's outburst was James' response when Lemon asked if he'd ever want to speak to the president. (more...)
Trump admits son met with Russian to get information on opponent
- August 06, 2018
The president also said in his tweet Sunday that the Trump Tower meeting was "to get information on an opponent", which is a departure from the initial statement that asserted that the primary objective of the meeting was to discuss the issue of adoptions. (more...)
- August 06, 2018
The president also said in his tweet Sunday that the Trump Tower meeting was "to get information on an opponent", which is a departure from the initial statement that asserted that the primary objective of the meeting was to discuss the issue of adoptions. (more...)
Tax preparer testifies in Manafort trial
- August 06, 2018
However, for yet another loan application Cindy LaPorta declined to pass along a letter to Citizen's Bank about Manafort's flow of income in 2014 and 2015 that was requested by Gates. When prosecutors asked her why she went along with what she knew to be wrong, she said because she "had two options". But Ellis reminded prosecutors, "The government has to prove that [Manafort] knew what the requirement was and that he deliberately violated it". (more...)
- August 06, 2018
However, for yet another loan application Cindy LaPorta declined to pass along a letter to Citizen's Bank about Manafort's flow of income in 2014 and 2015 that was requested by Gates. When prosecutors asked her why she went along with what she knew to be wrong, she said because she "had two options". But Ellis reminded prosecutors, "The government has to prove that [Manafort] knew what the requirement was and that he deliberately violated it". (more...)
Lee wins Tennessee GOP primary for governor
- August 06, 2018
She will face Phil Bredesen, a moderate Democratic former governor, in her bid to become the state's first female senator. If elected, Bredesen has said, he doesn't have a commitment to support Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for majority leader should Democrats win Senate control. (more...)
- August 06, 2018
She will face Phil Bredesen, a moderate Democratic former governor, in her bid to become the state's first female senator. If elected, Bredesen has said, he doesn't have a commitment to support Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for majority leader should Democrats win Senate control. (more...)
Utility worker killed near near Carr Fire
- August 05, 2018
On Thursday, a special contingent of 100 firefighters from Australia and New Zealand took off from Sydney en route to USA assignments reinforcing exhausted fire crews in northern California, Oregon and Washington state. They have grown to nearly 250 square miles (648 kilometers). The global fire teams from Australia and New Zealand will arrive in Redding on Monday, Pimlott said. (more...)
- August 05, 2018
On Thursday, a special contingent of 100 firefighters from Australia and New Zealand took off from Sydney en route to USA assignments reinforcing exhausted fire crews in northern California, Oregon and Washington state. They have grown to nearly 250 square miles (648 kilometers). The global fire teams from Australia and New Zealand will arrive in Redding on Monday, Pimlott said. (more...)
China says tariff threat against US 'justified'
- August 05, 2018
It is indeed due to the lack of meaningful consultation between China and the US that Beijing has chose to elevate the stakes in a manner that is directly reflective of Donald Trump's unwillingness to negotiate a new era in Sino-US trading relations on a win-win model. (more...)
- August 05, 2018
It is indeed due to the lack of meaningful consultation between China and the US that Beijing has chose to elevate the stakes in a manner that is directly reflective of Donald Trump's unwillingness to negotiate a new era in Sino-US trading relations on a win-win model. (more...)
President Kiir, all opposition leaders sign governance agreement
- August 05, 2018
Present at the signing ceremony were Sudanese President Omar Bashir, Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, Djibouti President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh and other regional and worldwide representatives. A similar arrangement, however, fell apart in July 2016 when fighting erupted in the capital, Juba, and Machar fled the country. While Kiir said he was "committed" to the deal, he highlighted several challenges going forward, especially in accommodating a bloated ... (more...)
- August 05, 2018
Present at the signing ceremony were Sudanese President Omar Bashir, Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, Djibouti President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh and other regional and worldwide representatives. A similar arrangement, however, fell apart in July 2016 when fighting erupted in the capital, Juba, and Machar fled the country. While Kiir said he was "committed" to the deal, he highlighted several challenges going forward, especially in accommodating a bloated ... (more...)
Chinese tourist, 12, found safe after airport disappearance
- August 05, 2018
JinJing is from China and arrived at the airport with a tour group. Police released photos on Thursday of three people believed to be involved with the disappearance of Chinese student JinJing Ma at Ronald Reagan National Washington Airport, which prompted an Amber Alert . (more...)
- August 05, 2018
JinJing is from China and arrived at the airport with a tour group. Police released photos on Thursday of three people believed to be involved with the disappearance of Chinese student JinJing Ma at Ronald Reagan National Washington Airport, which prompted an Amber Alert . (more...)
7.0-magnitude quake rocks Indonesia's Lombok island, 2 aftershocks follow
- August 05, 2018
Lombok, about 40km (25 miles) east of Bali, attracts tourists from around the world to its beaches and hiking trails. Bali Earthquake: Is there a tsunami warning? The quake was felt for several seconds in Bali, where people ran out of houses, hotels and restaurants. (more...)
- August 05, 2018
Lombok, about 40km (25 miles) east of Bali, attracts tourists from around the world to its beaches and hiking trails. Bali Earthquake: Is there a tsunami warning? The quake was felt for several seconds in Bali, where people ran out of houses, hotels and restaurants. (more...)
How do Druze Israelis view the 'nation-state' law?
- August 05, 2018
Besides officially designating Israel as a "state" exclusively for the Jews, the law defines occupied Jerusalem al-Quds as the "capital" of Israel, downgrades the status of the Arabic language and encourages the promotion of the regime's settlements - which have been built on occupied land and thus viewed as unlawful by the world community. (more...)
- August 05, 2018
Besides officially designating Israel as a "state" exclusively for the Jews, the law defines occupied Jerusalem al-Quds as the "capital" of Israel, downgrades the status of the Arabic language and encourages the promotion of the regime's settlements - which have been built on occupied land and thus viewed as unlawful by the world community. (more...)
Vintage plane's crash in Switzerland kills all 20 people on board
- August 05, 2018
There are now no details on casualties but the Ju-52 can carry up to 17 passengers, two passengers and a flght attendant. 'At the moment, no further information is available'. Daniel Knecht of the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board said the plane appears to have hit the ground near-vertically and at high speed. (more...)
- August 05, 2018
There are now no details on casualties but the Ju-52 can carry up to 17 passengers, two passengers and a flght attendant. 'At the moment, no further information is available'. Daniel Knecht of the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board said the plane appears to have hit the ground near-vertically and at high speed. (more...)
Denmark enforces burqa ban amid protests
- August 05, 2018
A fight erupted and cops were called when another woman tried to tear off her niqab Friday in a shopping center in Horsholm, a city near Copenhagen, police duty officer David Borchersen told the Ritzau news agency. The Danish law allows people to cover their face when there is a "recognisable purpose" like cold weather or complying with other legal requirements, such as using motorcycle helmets. (more...)
- August 05, 2018
A fight erupted and cops were called when another woman tried to tear off her niqab Friday in a shopping center in Horsholm, a city near Copenhagen, police duty officer David Borchersen told the Ritzau news agency. The Danish law allows people to cover their face when there is a "recognisable purpose" like cold weather or complying with other legal requirements, such as using motorcycle helmets. (more...)
Australian soldier plucked from NZ mountain - PM
- August 05, 2018
He said it was unbelievable that Harch was able to stand up and wave when the helicopter arrived. Wanaka Land Search and Rescue spokesman Phil Melchior said Harch had done very well to survive. "The climber has been sheltering for the past two nights at the pass and he has clearly made some good decisions to be able to survive the bad weather, heavy snow and high winds", Lunt said. (more...)
- August 05, 2018
He said it was unbelievable that Harch was able to stand up and wave when the helicopter arrived. Wanaka Land Search and Rescue spokesman Phil Melchior said Harch had done very well to survive. "The climber has been sheltering for the past two nights at the pass and he has clearly made some good decisions to be able to survive the bad weather, heavy snow and high winds", Lunt said. (more...)
Red Cross condemn 'reprehensible' attacks that killed 55 in Yemen
- August 05, 2018
Reporting to the UN Security Council after the attack, UN Special Envoy Martin Griffiths said: "Recently, and despite all our efforts, the pace of war has increased". The United States, along with France and Britain, have supported the Saudi coalition in its military campaign in Yemen, but has expressed concern over the heavy toll on civilians . (more...)
- August 05, 2018
Reporting to the UN Security Council after the attack, UN Special Envoy Martin Griffiths said: "Recently, and despite all our efforts, the pace of war has increased". The United States, along with France and Britain, have supported the Saudi coalition in its military campaign in Yemen, but has expressed concern over the heavy toll on civilians . (more...)
Venezuela: Nicolas Maduro's public speech cut short after apparent explosion
- August 05, 2018
Security forces check a building after an explosion was heard during a ceremony attended by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in support of the National Guard in Caracas on August 4, 2018. Earlier, various reports by worldwide media outlets had indicated that this was an assassination attempt on Maduro. Firefighters near the scene have disputed Mr Rodriguez's version of events. (more...)
- August 05, 2018
Security forces check a building after an explosion was heard during a ceremony attended by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in support of the National Guard in Caracas on August 4, 2018. Earlier, various reports by worldwide media outlets had indicated that this was an assassination attempt on Maduro. Firefighters near the scene have disputed Mr Rodriguez's version of events. (more...)
Suspect in shooting of Houston surgeon kills himself
- August 04, 2018
That's when Pappas shot himself. For two decades, Joseph James Pappas has held a grudge against the Houston cardiologist who performed the surgery that left his mother dead on the operating table, police say. The friend, Jeanette Spencer, said Pappas told her the next day over the phone that he deeded the house to her because he had a terminal illness. (more...)
- August 04, 2018
That's when Pappas shot himself. For two decades, Joseph James Pappas has held a grudge against the Houston cardiologist who performed the surgery that left his mother dead on the operating table, police say. The friend, Jeanette Spencer, said Pappas told her the next day over the phone that he deeded the house to her because he had a terminal illness. (more...)
100+ Goats Break Free, Eat Their Way Through Idaho Neighborhood
- August 04, 2018
Call it a "goat-pocalypse": more than 100 goats escaped their enclosure and munched on manicured lawns in Idaho's capital city before being rounded up and hauled away. All they knew was that the little goats were definitely hungry. KARE 11 reports that almost 100 goats showed up in a quiet neighborhood in West Boise, parading down a residential street and making a feast of residents' yards. (more...)
- August 04, 2018
Call it a "goat-pocalypse": more than 100 goats escaped their enclosure and munched on manicured lawns in Idaho's capital city before being rounded up and hauled away. All they knew was that the little goats were definitely hungry. KARE 11 reports that almost 100 goats showed up in a quiet neighborhood in West Boise, parading down a residential street and making a feast of residents' yards. (more...)
Russia: 18 killed in Siberian oil worker helicopter crash
- August 04, 2018
The doomed helicopter, operated by aviation company Utair, was carrying 15 oil workers and three crew. "The first take-off was carried out by an Mi-8 with an external cargo suspension without passengers on board", the ministry said in a statement. (more...)
- August 04, 2018
The doomed helicopter, operated by aviation company Utair, was carrying 15 oil workers and three crew. "The first take-off was carried out by an Mi-8 with an external cargo suspension without passengers on board", the ministry said in a statement. (more...)
Donald Trump doubles down in attack on Charles Koch
- August 04, 2018
Various Republicans, including Trump himself, have warned that Democrats will move to impeach him if they gain a majority in the House in November. "We want to talk about what they're doing to undermine working families in our country and what we are doing to increase their payrolls and lower their costs", Pelosi said. (more...)
- August 04, 2018
Various Republicans, including Trump himself, have warned that Democrats will move to impeach him if they gain a majority in the House in November. "We want to talk about what they're doing to undermine working families in our country and what we are doing to increase their payrolls and lower their costs", Pelosi said. (more...)
Mendocino Complex Fire at over 110,000 acres
- August 04, 2018
Dykema says the whirl started when hot air from the exceptionally hot fire rose and twisted tightly, creating a powerful tornado of flames and wind. The Mendocino Complex Fire continues to threaten homes, and force evacuations. The combined fires have prompted about 15,000 people to evacuate their homes. It has destroyed 88 structures and forced the evacuation of 14,000 residents, including in the towns of Nice and Lucerne about 150km north of San Francisco, according to the California ... (more...)
- August 04, 2018
Dykema says the whirl started when hot air from the exceptionally hot fire rose and twisted tightly, creating a powerful tornado of flames and wind. The Mendocino Complex Fire continues to threaten homes, and force evacuations. The combined fires have prompted about 15,000 people to evacuate their homes. It has destroyed 88 structures and forced the evacuation of 14,000 residents, including in the towns of Nice and Lucerne about 150km north of San Francisco, according to the California ... (more...)
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