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Putin calls poisoned ex-spy Skripal a 'traitor' and 'scumbag'
- October 04, 2018
Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed his support for US counterpart Donald Trump , denying that he's been politically compromised by accusations that Russia helped him win the 2016 election. Asked about worldwide sanctions on Russian Federation triggered by the poisoning, Putin called the ex-spy a "traitor" who betrayed his country and "just a scumbag". (more...)
- October 04, 2018
Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed his support for US counterpart Donald Trump , denying that he's been politically compromised by accusations that Russia helped him win the 2016 election. Asked about worldwide sanctions on Russian Federation triggered by the poisoning, Putin called the ex-spy a "traitor" who betrayed his country and "just a scumbag". (more...)
Oil slips as Saudi raises output towards record
- October 04, 2018
Would you say they're rich. "We protect Saudi Arabia", Trump proclaimed at a rally in Southaven, Mississippi. At the end of September, Trump reportedly called the Saudi King, and although the nature of that conversation was not disclosed, most oil watchers believed that the call was an attempt to pressure the Saudis into increasing oil supply. (more...)
- October 04, 2018
Would you say they're rich. "We protect Saudi Arabia", Trump proclaimed at a rally in Southaven, Mississippi. At the end of September, Trump reportedly called the Saudi King, and although the nature of that conversation was not disclosed, most oil watchers believed that the call was an attempt to pressure the Saudis into increasing oil supply. (more...)
Russian Federation S-300 delivery to Syria ‘very serious,’ Pompeo says
- October 04, 2018
The more capable S-300s could aide Syrian air defenses in targeting USA jets that operate in the region. Russian Federation said Tuesday it had completed delivering the S-300s. He added that the Russian military has also significantly strengthened its electronic warfare systems in Syria. Moscow has blamed Tel Aviv for the recent downing of a Russian military plane that killed 15 servicemen on board. (more...)
- October 04, 2018
The more capable S-300s could aide Syrian air defenses in targeting USA jets that operate in the region. Russian Federation said Tuesday it had completed delivering the S-300s. He added that the Russian military has also significantly strengthened its electronic warfare systems in Syria. Moscow has blamed Tel Aviv for the recent downing of a Russian military plane that killed 15 servicemen on board. (more...)
Judiciary GOPers Blast Out Claims About Kavanaugh Accuser's 'Sexual Preferences'
- October 03, 2018
You are disposable.'" She claimed that Kavanaugh may or may not have been involved in the alleged attack. In the course of the interview, Swetnick contradicted her previous written statement , jumbled the timeline of her decision to come forward, and expressed uncertainty about whether Kavanaugh was actually involved in her own assault. (more...)
- October 03, 2018
You are disposable.'" She claimed that Kavanaugh may or may not have been involved in the alleged attack. In the course of the interview, Swetnick contradicted her previous written statement , jumbled the timeline of her decision to come forward, and expressed uncertainty about whether Kavanaugh was actually involved in her own assault. (more...)
Kavanaugh investigation: FBI 'hasn't spoken to Christine Blasey Ford'
- October 03, 2018
The assessments of Collins and Flake, the Judiciary Committee member who pushed to delay the vote on Kavanaugh so the FBI could investigate, came the morning after Trump drew laughs for his remarks at a political rally in Mississippi. A man who had a brief extramarital affair with Swetnick said that she enjoyed group sex and suffered from psychological issues. "I don't remember", he said in his Ford voice, which was deeper. (more...)
- October 03, 2018
The assessments of Collins and Flake, the Judiciary Committee member who pushed to delay the vote on Kavanaugh so the FBI could investigate, came the morning after Trump drew laughs for his remarks at a political rally in Mississippi. A man who had a brief extramarital affair with Swetnick said that she enjoyed group sex and suffered from psychological issues. "I don't remember", he said in his Ford voice, which was deeper. (more...)
May defends Brexit plan after dancing onto stage
- October 03, 2018
May appeared cheerful, showing her moves upon entering the stage to the beat of the 1970's classic. Her Tory Conference speech is thought to be a critical one in order for her to restore confidence in her Brexit plan and Conservative Party leadership. (more...)
- October 03, 2018
May appeared cheerful, showing her moves upon entering the stage to the beat of the 1970's classic. Her Tory Conference speech is thought to be a critical one in order for her to restore confidence in her Brexit plan and Conservative Party leadership. (more...)
Pivotal GOP senators hit Trump for mocking Kavanaugh accuser
- October 03, 2018
As he flew aboard Air Force One to the MS rally, Trump was also enraged by stories in The New York Times about Kavanaugh's high school and college years and alleging tax avoidance efforts by the president and his family, according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke on the condition of anonymity. (more...)
- October 03, 2018
As he flew aboard Air Force One to the MS rally, Trump was also enraged by stories in The New York Times about Kavanaugh's high school and college years and alleging tax avoidance efforts by the president and his family, according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke on the condition of anonymity. (more...)
France blames Iran for foiled bomb attack near Paris
- October 03, 2018
The source added that Moghadam had ordered the attack. France's interior, foreign and economic ministries said in a joint statement the action reflects the government's determination to combat terrorism. The US considers Iran to be the world´s biggest state sponsor of terrorism because of its links with a host of armed groups, particularly the powerful Hezbollah militia in Lebanon and Hamas in the Palestinian territories, as well as other networks in Iraq and Yemen. (more...)
- October 03, 2018
The source added that Moghadam had ordered the attack. France's interior, foreign and economic ministries said in a joint statement the action reflects the government's determination to combat terrorism. The US considers Iran to be the world´s biggest state sponsor of terrorism because of its links with a host of armed groups, particularly the powerful Hezbollah militia in Lebanon and Hamas in the Palestinian territories, as well as other networks in Iraq and Yemen. (more...)
U.S. urges North Atlantic Treaty Organisation to take action on Russian missile system
- October 03, 2018
Hutchison said the US doesn't want to violate the treaty but that Russian Federation could force its hand. "They are on notice", she said. Is she threatening a pre-emptive strike out of the blue? The Obama and Trump administrations have complained to Russia about violations of the treaty, which bans American and Russian ground-launched ballistic or cruise missiles capable of flying 300 to 3,400 miles, since 2014, when Obama sent a letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin informing him ... (more...)
- October 03, 2018
Hutchison said the US doesn't want to violate the treaty but that Russian Federation could force its hand. "They are on notice", she said. Is she threatening a pre-emptive strike out of the blue? The Obama and Trump administrations have complained to Russia about violations of the treaty, which bans American and Russian ground-launched ballistic or cruise missiles capable of flying 300 to 3,400 miles, since 2014, when Obama sent a letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin informing him ... (more...)
United Nations court orders U.S. to ditch Iran sanctions
- October 03, 2018
The unanimous ruling from the International Court of Justice orders the US not to restrict money flowing between Iran and its trading partners for a list of products it says should be cleared for export to Iran, from medical devices and agricultural commodities to parts and equipment needed to safely maintain Iran's civil aviation. (more...)
- October 03, 2018
The unanimous ruling from the International Court of Justice orders the US not to restrict money flowing between Iran and its trading partners for a list of products it says should be cleared for export to Iran, from medical devices and agricultural commodities to parts and equipment needed to safely maintain Iran's civil aviation. (more...)
UK says EU immigrants won't get priority after Brexit
- October 03, 2018
Under the proposals announced at the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham, applicants from any country wanting to settle in Britain will have to meet a salary threshold, and will only be able to bring their family to live with them if they are sponsored by their employers. (more...)
- October 03, 2018
Under the proposals announced at the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham, applicants from any country wanting to settle in Britain will have to meet a salary threshold, and will only be able to bring their family to live with them if they are sponsored by their employers. (more...)
Russian Federation delivers S-300 anti-aircraft missile system to Syria
- October 03, 2018
He added that the Russian military has also significantly strengthened its electronic warfare systems in Syria. The work was completed a day ago. Russia announced the S-300 delivery to Syria after the September 17 downing of a Russian reconnaissance plane by Syrian forces responding to an Israeli air strike, a friendly fire incident that stoked regional tensions. (more...)
- October 03, 2018
He added that the Russian military has also significantly strengthened its electronic warfare systems in Syria. The work was completed a day ago. Russia announced the S-300 delivery to Syria after the September 17 downing of a Russian reconnaissance plane by Syrian forces responding to an Israeli air strike, a friendly fire incident that stoked regional tensions. (more...)
Volcano erupts on same Indonesian island as earlier quake
- October 03, 2018
Mapim's team, the first Malaysian aid team to arrive in Indonesia , left from the KL International Airport on a Lion Air flight on Tuesday and transited Jakarta where they took a domestic flight to get to Makassar. These ships are likely to reach the Central Sulawesi province of Indonesia on October 6, the ministry said. In Palu's Petobo neighborhood, the quake caused loose soil to liquefy, creating quicksand-like mud that caused massive damage. (more...)
- October 03, 2018
Mapim's team, the first Malaysian aid team to arrive in Indonesia , left from the KL International Airport on a Lion Air flight on Tuesday and transited Jakarta where they took a domestic flight to get to Makassar. These ships are likely to reach the Central Sulawesi province of Indonesia on October 6, the ministry said. In Palu's Petobo neighborhood, the quake caused loose soil to liquefy, creating quicksand-like mud that caused massive damage. (more...)
Malaysia again questions former PM and wife in 1MDB probe
- October 03, 2018
On June 5, she was questioned for about five hours by MACC investigators over a probe into SRC International, a former 1MDB subsidiary. This will be her third visit to the MACC, with the last one on Sept 25 lasting 13 hours . Madam Rosmah's husband Najib now faces 32 charges comprising counts of criminal breach of trust, money laundering and abuse of power. The couple's world has been turned upside down since Najib lost the May election to his one-time mentor Mahathir Mohamad, who ... (more...)
- October 03, 2018
On June 5, she was questioned for about five hours by MACC investigators over a probe into SRC International, a former 1MDB subsidiary. This will be her third visit to the MACC, with the last one on Sept 25 lasting 13 hours . Madam Rosmah's husband Najib now faces 32 charges comprising counts of criminal breach of trust, money laundering and abuse of power. The couple's world has been turned upside down since Najib lost the May election to his one-time mentor Mahathir Mohamad, who ... (more...)
Trump mocks Kavanaugh accuser he had called credible witness
- October 03, 2018
The president lavished praise on Kavanaugh at the rally, and the crowd responded with similar enthusiasm, breaking out into chants of, "We want Kavanaugh!" Trump and his team authorized an FBI investigation into Dr. Before departing the White House, Trump tweeted , "THE ONLY REASON TO VOTE FOR A DEMOCRAT IS IF YOU'RE TIRED OF WINNING!" US President Donald Trump has told reporters that it is a "difficult" and "scary" time for young men in the US. (more...)
- October 03, 2018
The president lavished praise on Kavanaugh at the rally, and the crowd responded with similar enthusiasm, breaking out into chants of, "We want Kavanaugh!" Trump and his team authorized an FBI investigation into Dr. Before departing the White House, Trump tweeted , "THE ONLY REASON TO VOTE FOR A DEMOCRAT IS IF YOU'RE TIRED OF WINNING!" US President Donald Trump has told reporters that it is a "difficult" and "scary" time for young men in the US. (more...)
Fan Bingbing Breaks Silence in Response to Government Fines
- October 03, 2018
She was fined more than 479 million yuan (about US$70 million) personally and ordered to pay more than 288 million yuan in unpaid taxes, and her companies were fined a total of 125 million yuan. According to a South China Morning Post report which quoted an unnamed source close to Ms Fan , the actress had been kept in a "holiday resort" used to investigate officials in a suburb in Jiangsu province. (more...)
- October 03, 2018
She was fined more than 479 million yuan (about US$70 million) personally and ordered to pay more than 288 million yuan in unpaid taxes, and her companies were fined a total of 125 million yuan. According to a South China Morning Post report which quoted an unnamed source close to Ms Fan , the actress had been kept in a "holiday resort" used to investigate officials in a suburb in Jiangsu province. (more...)
Boris Johnson calls May's Brexit plan a 'cheat'
- October 03, 2018
But hundreds of activists were. The former foreign secretary said now the United Kingdom did not appear to be "taking back control" but was instead "forfeiting control" to Brussels, which was a "constitutional outrage" and that if the Chequers plan was agreed on, the United Kingdom would be "paraded in manacles" in front of the EU. (more...)
- October 03, 2018
But hundreds of activists were. The former foreign secretary said now the United Kingdom did not appear to be "taking back control" but was instead "forfeiting control" to Brussels, which was a "constitutional outrage" and that if the Chequers plan was agreed on, the United Kingdom would be "paraded in manacles" in front of the EU. (more...)
Donald Trump: ‘it’s a very scary time for young men in America’
- October 03, 2018
Trump said Kavanaugh - who denies the allegations and is adamant he did not drink to the point of blacking out, despite enjoying beer in his younger years - has been treated unfairly. It doesn't necessarily have to be a woman. But now, you're guilty until proven innocent. 'I think he is a wonderful human being, ' he said, once again making it very clear where he stands. (more...)
- October 03, 2018
Trump said Kavanaugh - who denies the allegations and is adamant he did not drink to the point of blacking out, despite enjoying beer in his younger years - has been treated unfairly. It doesn't necessarily have to be a woman. But now, you're guilty until proven innocent. 'I think he is a wonderful human being, ' he said, once again making it very clear where he stands. (more...)
Trump helped parents shield millions from taxes
- October 03, 2018
The Times investigation showed Trump received from his father's real estate business the equivalent today of at least $413m, the Times reported, citing a "vast trove" of confidential tax return and financial records. Set up in 1992 ostensibly as a purchasing agent to supply Fred Trump's buildings with boilers, cleaning supplies and other goods, the father would pad invoices with markups of 20 percent or even 50 percent, thereby avoiding gift taxes, the newspaper reports. (more...)
- October 03, 2018
The Times investigation showed Trump received from his father's real estate business the equivalent today of at least $413m, the Times reported, citing a "vast trove" of confidential tax return and financial records. Set up in 1992 ostensibly as a purchasing agent to supply Fred Trump's buildings with boilers, cleaning supplies and other goods, the father would pad invoices with markups of 20 percent or even 50 percent, thereby avoiding gift taxes, the newspaper reports. (more...)
Palestinians strike in support of Israel's Arab minority
- October 03, 2018
Both are two faces of the same coin.. The controversial Nation State Law, which speaks of Israel as the historic homeland of the Jews and declares the Jewish people's "unique" right to self-determination within its borders, has angered Israel's Arab and Druze minorities, who make up almost 20 percent of Israel's population, and drawn the ire of Palestinians who have accused Israel of "apartheid" - a charge Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government has vociferously denied. (more...)
- October 03, 2018
Both are two faces of the same coin.. The controversial Nation State Law, which speaks of Israel as the historic homeland of the Jews and declares the Jewish people's "unique" right to self-determination within its borders, has angered Israel's Arab and Druze minorities, who make up almost 20 percent of Israel's population, and drawn the ire of Palestinians who have accused Israel of "apartheid" - a charge Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government has vociferously denied. (more...)
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