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Homeless vet sues couple who raised $403000 for him
- September 01, 2018
Katie McClure and her boyfriend, Mark D'Amico, had to give all the funds to their lawyer - after they had raised the dough through a GoFundMe campaignfor Johnny Bobbit, according to Philadelphia's NBC10 . Mr D'Amico has said Mr Bobbitt spent $34,000 in less than two weeks in December on drugs, in addition to paying overdue legal bills and sending money to his family. (more...)
- September 01, 2018
Katie McClure and her boyfriend, Mark D'Amico, had to give all the funds to their lawyer - after they had raised the dough through a GoFundMe campaignfor Johnny Bobbit, according to Philadelphia's NBC10 . Mr D'Amico has said Mr Bobbitt spent $34,000 in less than two weeks in December on drugs, in addition to paying overdue legal bills and sending money to his family. (more...)
Detained British-Iranian charity worker hospitalized after suffering panic attacks
- September 01, 2018
He praised Mr Hunt for being "clear and critical" after his wife voluntarily returned to Evin prison in Tehran following an emotional family reunion over the weekend. Mr Ratcliffe said when he spoke to his wife on the phone she was "devastated". "Unbearable suffering to be apart from daughter with her hopes raised then dashed". (more...)
- September 01, 2018
He praised Mr Hunt for being "clear and critical" after his wife voluntarily returned to Evin prison in Tehran following an emotional family reunion over the weekend. Mr Ratcliffe said when he spoke to his wife on the phone she was "devastated". "Unbearable suffering to be apart from daughter with her hopes raised then dashed". (more...)
Trump rejects European Union offer to eliminate vehicle tariffs
- September 01, 2018
Any change would still need approval from national governments and European Parliament to become law. The 28-member European Union spans three time zones, and the concept of daylight savings time has been uniformly regulated throughout the economic bloc since 2002. (more...)
- September 01, 2018
Any change would still need approval from national governments and European Parliament to become law. The 28-member European Union spans three time zones, and the concept of daylight savings time has been uniformly regulated throughout the economic bloc since 2002. (more...)
Whistleblower Manning faces Australia speaking tour ban
- September 01, 2018
In a statement, the Department of Home Affairs said it does not comment on individual cases. Manning was convicted and sentenced to 35 years in prison for leaking USA government secrets and would not normally qualify for entry into New Zealand under its good-character provisions. (more...)
- September 01, 2018
In a statement, the Department of Home Affairs said it does not comment on individual cases. Manning was convicted and sentenced to 35 years in prison for leaking USA government secrets and would not normally qualify for entry into New Zealand under its good-character provisions. (more...)
NAFTA talks between Canada, US conclude; reports no deal made
- September 01, 2018
Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland takes part in a news conference at the Embassy of Canada in Washington, U.S., August 31, 2018 . The two countries had been trying to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement, which President Donald Trump has said that he would like to scrap. (more...)
- September 01, 2018
Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland takes part in a news conference at the Embassy of Canada in Washington, U.S., August 31, 2018 . The two countries had been trying to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement, which President Donald Trump has said that he would like to scrap. (more...)
'True American Hero:' Washington DC says goodbye to Senator John McCain
- September 01, 2018
Depending on the issue, you knew John would either be your staunchest ally or your most stubborn opponent", said Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, who frequently clashed with Senator McCain on issues such as healthcare and campaign finance reform. (more...)
- September 01, 2018
Depending on the issue, you knew John would either be your staunchest ally or your most stubborn opponent", said Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, who frequently clashed with Senator McCain on issues such as healthcare and campaign finance reform. (more...)
Pres. Trump: Sessions' Job Is Safe Until At Least The November Midterms
- September 01, 2018
Mr Trump has repeatedly attacked Sessions for recusing himself from the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election campaign. Graham believes the problems between the president and attorney general "go well beyond" Sessions' recusal from special counsel Robert Mueller's Russian Federation probe, saying the president "needs a cabinet he's confident in". (more...)
- September 01, 2018
Mr Trump has repeatedly attacked Sessions for recusing himself from the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election campaign. Graham believes the problems between the president and attorney general "go well beyond" Sessions' recusal from special counsel Robert Mueller's Russian Federation probe, saying the president "needs a cabinet he's confident in". (more...)
Pres. Trump Accuses Bruce, Nellie Ohr Of Colluding With Russia
- September 01, 2018
Besides Weissmann, according to Herridge's two sources, Ohr also collaborated with former Federal Bureau of Investigation agent Peter Strzok, former Federal Bureau of Investigation lawyer Lisa Page, former deputy director Andrew McCabe, at least one other DOJ official, and a current Federal Bureau of Investigation agent who worked with Strzok on the Russian Federation case. (more...)
- September 01, 2018
Besides Weissmann, according to Herridge's two sources, Ohr also collaborated with former Federal Bureau of Investigation agent Peter Strzok, former Federal Bureau of Investigation lawyer Lisa Page, former deputy director Andrew McCabe, at least one other DOJ official, and a current Federal Bureau of Investigation agent who worked with Strzok on the Russian Federation case. (more...)
U.S. Will Cut Millions in Funding to U.N. Palestinian Agency
- September 01, 2018
The withdrawal of the US funding will be a blow to an agency that now supports more than 5 million people in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and the West Bank and Gaza. In Gaza, the Islamist group Hamas condemned the U.S move as a "grave escalation against the Palestinian people". The United States also announced last week that it was canceling more than $200 million in bilateral aid to Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. (more...)
- September 01, 2018
The withdrawal of the US funding will be a blow to an agency that now supports more than 5 million people in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and the West Bank and Gaza. In Gaza, the Islamist group Hamas condemned the U.S move as a "grave escalation against the Palestinian people". The United States also announced last week that it was canceling more than $200 million in bilateral aid to Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. (more...)
Puerto Rico "could have been better prepared" for hurricane
- September 01, 2018
San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz speaks to the media as she arrives at the temporary government center setup at the Roberto Clemente stadium in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria on September 30, 2017 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Bennie G. Thompson, a Mississippi Democrat. "The tenacity and resilience of the pastoral leadership and their church membership are incredible", Sena said. (more...)
- September 01, 2018
San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz speaks to the media as she arrives at the temporary government center setup at the Roberto Clemente stadium in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria on September 30, 2017 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Bennie G. Thompson, a Mississippi Democrat. "The tenacity and resilience of the pastoral leadership and their church membership are incredible", Sena said. (more...)
Arrest of Indian rights activists sparks outrage
- September 01, 2018
The apex court, during the course of the hearing, observed dissent is the safety valve of democracy. "If dissent is not allowed then the pressure cooker may burst". He also accused Mr Rao of buying weapons from neighbouring Nepal on behalf of extremist organisations, and Mr Ferreira and Mr Gonsalves of recruiting students for Maoist groups. (more...)
- September 01, 2018
The apex court, during the course of the hearing, observed dissent is the safety valve of democracy. "If dissent is not allowed then the pressure cooker may burst". He also accused Mr Rao of buying weapons from neighbouring Nepal on behalf of extremist organisations, and Mr Ferreira and Mr Gonsalves of recruiting students for Maoist groups. (more...)
NJ couple ordered to turn over funds raised for homeless veteran
- August 31, 2018
Bobbitt, who at the time was living under an I-95 ramp in Kensington, came to her aid after she ran out of gas nearby and had no cash or credit card on her. She also granted a request made by Bobbitt's attorneys to prohibit the couple from using the money for "any purposes other than to directly benefit Bobbitt". (more...)
- August 31, 2018
Bobbitt, who at the time was living under an I-95 ramp in Kensington, came to her aid after she ran out of gas nearby and had no cash or credit card on her. She also granted a request made by Bobbitt's attorneys to prohibit the couple from using the money for "any purposes other than to directly benefit Bobbitt". (more...)
Trump unblocks more Twitter users after US court ruling READ MORE
- August 31, 2018
Trump subsequently unblocked these 7 individuals named in the lawsuit, but did not unblock the dozens, if not hundreds of other accounts which are unable to see his tweets . The Internet Association, a lobbying group representing companies like Google, Amazon, Facebook and Twitter , filed a brief in the case August 14. (more...)
- August 31, 2018
Trump subsequently unblocked these 7 individuals named in the lawsuit, but did not unblock the dozens, if not hundreds of other accounts which are unable to see his tweets . The Internet Association, a lobbying group representing companies like Google, Amazon, Facebook and Twitter , filed a brief in the case August 14. (more...)
Gillum Sees Money And National Attention Coming His Way After His Win
- August 31, 2018
U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel, a Democrat who represents most of Palm Beach County, said it was worse than a coded message. "We are here to draw a line in the sand", said the Rev. He faced immediate backlash, however, over his racially charged language , which even FOX said it didn't condone. DeSantis's campaign featured an ad in which he encourages his toddler to use blocks to " build the wall " - a reference to Trump's border wall with Mexico - and dresses his baby in a "Make America Great ... (more...)
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- August 31, 2018
U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel, a Democrat who represents most of Palm Beach County, said it was worse than a coded message. "We are here to draw a line in the sand", said the Rev. He faced immediate backlash, however, over his racially charged language , which even FOX said it didn't condone. DeSantis's campaign featured an ad in which he encourages his toddler to use blocks to " build the wall " - a reference to Trump's border wall with Mexico - and dresses his baby in a "Make America Great ... (more...)
DOJ stands behind Asian-American students suing Harvard over affirmative action policies
- August 31, 2018
But the Trump administration is turning the same tool against affirmative action in college admissions, a major - and highly contentious - legacy of the civil rights era, and one that white conservatives have opposed for decades. The Justice Department offered a public show of support in court Thursday to a group suing Harvard for what it says is discrimination against Asian-American applicants to the elite university. (more...)
- August 31, 2018
But the Trump administration is turning the same tool against affirmative action in college admissions, a major - and highly contentious - legacy of the civil rights era, and one that white conservatives have opposed for decades. The Justice Department offered a public show of support in court Thursday to a group suing Harvard for what it says is discrimination against Asian-American applicants to the elite university. (more...)
Frank Field Resigns Labour Whip, Brands Jeremy Corbyn A 'Force For Anti-Semitism'
- August 31, 2018
Field's position was already in doubt after he lost a motion of no confidence among his constituency Labour party last month after backing the government's position on a crucial Brexit vote in the House of Commons. "The leadership is doing nothing substantive to address this erosion of our core values", he added. "Second, the party must recognise the culture of intolerance, nastiness and intimidation that it has allowed to grow unchecked and expel local members whose public conduct is simply ... (more...)
- August 31, 2018
Field's position was already in doubt after he lost a motion of no confidence among his constituency Labour party last month after backing the government's position on a crucial Brexit vote in the House of Commons. "The leadership is doing nothing substantive to address this erosion of our core values", he added. "Second, the party must recognise the culture of intolerance, nastiness and intimidation that it has allowed to grow unchecked and expel local members whose public conduct is simply ... (more...)
Some South Africans, Black and White, Welcome Trump's Tweet
- August 31, 2018
Speaking to Reuters , the IMF's senior resident representative in South Africa, Montfort Mlachila, said that the reform must not damage farm output to ensure South Africans continue to have reliable food supplies. He said: "Given the weaknesses in growth indicators in the second quarter of 2018, I don't see us revising upwards". At the moment, it's illegal for South Africans to acquire land beyond their reserves, known as "Homelands". (more...)
- August 31, 2018
Speaking to Reuters , the IMF's senior resident representative in South Africa, Montfort Mlachila, said that the reform must not damage farm output to ensure South Africans continue to have reliable food supplies. He said: "Given the weaknesses in growth indicators in the second quarter of 2018, I don't see us revising upwards". At the moment, it's illegal for South Africans to acquire land beyond their reserves, known as "Homelands". (more...)
Trump Tried To Buy All Of The Enquirer's Dirt On Him
- August 31, 2018
Trump's associates. The existence of the plan, which was never finalised, has not been reported before. The National Enquirer is owned by American Media, the chairman of which is Trump ally David Pecker . 'David gets hit by a truck, ' Trump said. Well, if the New York Times' latest scoop is to be believed, Trump was keenly aware that the Enquirer had stuff on him going back nearly four decades . (more...)
- August 31, 2018
Trump's associates. The existence of the plan, which was never finalised, has not been reported before. The National Enquirer is owned by American Media, the chairman of which is Trump ally David Pecker . 'David gets hit by a truck, ' Trump said. Well, if the New York Times' latest scoop is to be believed, Trump was keenly aware that the Enquirer had stuff on him going back nearly four decades . (more...)
Joe Biden eulogises friend John McCain as 'giant among all of us'
- August 31, 2018
McCain's longtime chief of staff Grant Woods, a former Arizona attorney general, drew laughs with a eulogy in which he talked about McCain's "terribly bad driving" and his sense of humor, which included calling the Leisure World retirement community "Seizure World". (more...)
- August 31, 2018
McCain's longtime chief of staff Grant Woods, a former Arizona attorney general, drew laughs with a eulogy in which he talked about McCain's "terribly bad driving" and his sense of humor, which included calling the Leisure World retirement community "Seizure World". (more...)
1.3 million students begin new school year in Palestine
- August 31, 2018
There were no immediate reports of any Palestinian injuries. Opponents of the steep cuts fear the US retreat would stoke instability in the region. He and Haley are gambling that the financial pressure will force the Palestinians to resume negotiations with Washington's Middle East peace team, which Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas halted over Trump's decision a year ago to move the U.S. (more...)
- August 31, 2018
There were no immediate reports of any Palestinian injuries. Opponents of the steep cuts fear the US retreat would stoke instability in the region. He and Haley are gambling that the financial pressure will force the Palestinians to resume negotiations with Washington's Middle East peace team, which Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas halted over Trump's decision a year ago to move the U.S. (more...)
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