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Mattis resignation letter lays out challenges for successor
- December 23, 2018
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi also described Gen Mattis as a "comfort to many" who were concerned about the Trump presidency. But in stepping down from his post, Mattis made clear that he could no longer effectively advocate for Trump's views, after the two men privately clashed for months over the U.S. (more...)
- December 23, 2018
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi also described Gen Mattis as a "comfort to many" who were concerned about the Trump presidency. But in stepping down from his post, Mattis made clear that he could no longer effectively advocate for Trump's views, after the two men privately clashed for months over the U.S. (more...)
In memo, Trump's AG pick criticized aspect of Mueller probe
- December 23, 2018
In the memo, Barr described himself as a "former official deeply concerned with the institutions of the presidency and the Department of Justice". Members of Congress have expressed concerns about Whitaker's past criticism of special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation . (more...)
- December 23, 2018
In the memo, Barr described himself as a "former official deeply concerned with the institutions of the presidency and the Department of Justice". Members of Congress have expressed concerns about Whitaker's past criticism of special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation . (more...)
Death toll from Indonesia tsunami climbs to 43, hundreds injured - disaster agency
- December 23, 2018
The national disaster agency says the tsunami has affected an area between Serang and Pandenglang, which is on the very western tip of Java. The Grand Elty Kalianda Hotel is among the many buildings damaged in today's tsunami. The Anak Krakatau volcano in the Sunda Strait that links the Indian Ocean and Java Sea erupted about 24 minutes before the tsunami, the geophysics agency said. (more...)
- December 23, 2018
The national disaster agency says the tsunami has affected an area between Serang and Pandenglang, which is on the very western tip of Java. The Grand Elty Kalianda Hotel is among the many buildings damaged in today's tsunami. The Anak Krakatau volcano in the Sunda Strait that links the Indian Ocean and Java Sea erupted about 24 minutes before the tsunami, the geophysics agency said. (more...)
Border wall GoFundMe may need to issue refunds after millions raised
- December 23, 2018
The Republican-controlled House later passed a continuing resolution that included $5.7 billion for border security, sending it back to the Senate, where it is nearly certain to fail. The DHS did not immediately respond to a request for clarification. But Kolfage cited the possibility of new legislation on his GoFundMe page , assuring donors that he would find a way to ensure that "100% of your donations will go to the Trump Wall". (more...)
- December 23, 2018
The Republican-controlled House later passed a continuing resolution that included $5.7 billion for border security, sending it back to the Senate, where it is nearly certain to fail. The DHS did not immediately respond to a request for clarification. But Kolfage cited the possibility of new legislation on his GoFundMe page , assuring donors that he would find a way to ensure that "100% of your donations will go to the Trump Wall". (more...)
UK Police arrest 4 stowaways from Nigeria
- December 22, 2018
They managed to escape from the cabin and started threatening the crew, requesting to have the vessel navigate very close to the coast. There were reports that Special Boat Service operatives fast-roped from helicopters on to the ship during the operation. (more...)
- December 22, 2018
They managed to escape from the cabin and started threatening the crew, requesting to have the vessel navigate very close to the coast. There were reports that Special Boat Service operatives fast-roped from helicopters on to the ship during the operation. (more...)
Canada, US urge china to release its detained nationals
- December 22, 2018
U.K. Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt said in a statement the U.K.is confident that Canada is respecting its extradition treaty with the USA and said he is "deeply concerned" that China may have detained the two Canadians for political reasons. (more...)
- December 22, 2018
U.K. Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt said in a statement the U.K.is confident that Canada is respecting its extradition treaty with the USA and said he is "deeply concerned" that China may have detained the two Canadians for political reasons. (more...)
China calls US arrogant and selfish after hacking indictment
- December 22, 2018
In a joint statement , US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen expressed the government's "concern" about the activities they believe violated the 2015 cyber commitments between Beijing and Washington. (more...)
- December 22, 2018
In a joint statement , US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen expressed the government's "concern" about the activities they believe violated the 2015 cyber commitments between Beijing and Washington. (more...)
DRC presidential elections: Opposition candidate, Martin Fayulu rejects election delay
- December 22, 2018
Preparations for the elections, already postponed repeatedly since 2016, were disrupted by a fire last week which the commission said destroyed 80 percent of Kinshasa's voting machines. Other observers have expressed concern over whether adequate election materials have been distributed across the vast country that is more than three times the size of Texas. (more...)
- December 22, 2018
Preparations for the elections, already postponed repeatedly since 2016, were disrupted by a fire last week which the commission said destroyed 80 percent of Kinshasa's voting machines. Other observers have expressed concern over whether adequate election materials have been distributed across the vast country that is more than three times the size of Texas. (more...)
North Korea says it won't give up nukes until USA does
- December 22, 2018
North Korea has also condemned the U.S. decision to slap sanctions on senior aides to Kim over human rights concerns, although Pyongyang was careful to blame the State Department and voice faith in Trump . Ambassador Kim Song said the resolution is "a product of a political plot and hostile forces", which Pyongyang "categorically rejects". The Trump administration's special envoy for North Korea is heading to South Korea amid stalled progress in denuclearization efforts. (more...)
- December 22, 2018
North Korea has also condemned the U.S. decision to slap sanctions on senior aides to Kim over human rights concerns, although Pyongyang was careful to blame the State Department and voice faith in Trump . Ambassador Kim Song said the resolution is "a product of a political plot and hostile forces", which Pyongyang "categorically rejects". The Trump administration's special envoy for North Korea is heading to South Korea amid stalled progress in denuclearization efforts. (more...)
USA imposes fresh Russia-related sanctions - Treasury
- December 22, 2018
Lawmakers will be scrutinizing the accord for any sign that Deripaska could still hold a majority stake in En+ or somehow keep control indirectly of the companies to be freed from the list. Under the binding agreement announced Wednesday, Deripaska will reduce his stake in EN+ to 44.95 percent from 70 percent, won't be able to increase his stake, and won't have access to the proceeds from the sales of his shares or future dividends issued by the companies. (more...)
- December 22, 2018
Lawmakers will be scrutinizing the accord for any sign that Deripaska could still hold a majority stake in En+ or somehow keep control indirectly of the companies to be freed from the list. Under the binding agreement announced Wednesday, Deripaska will reduce his stake in EN+ to 44.95 percent from 70 percent, won't be able to increase his stake, and won't have access to the proceeds from the sales of his shares or future dividends issued by the companies. (more...)
Hodeida truce 'dead duck' if rebel breaches persist: coalition
- December 22, 2018
Since June it has been under assault by a Saudi-led coalition backing the pro-government troops. The observers are due to oversee the implementation of the truce, the withdrawal of both warring parties from Hodeida city and the pullout of Huthis from its major ports. (more...)
- December 22, 2018
Since June it has been under assault by a Saudi-led coalition backing the pro-government troops. The observers are due to oversee the implementation of the truce, the withdrawal of both warring parties from Hodeida city and the pullout of Huthis from its major ports. (more...)
Student From China Tried To Poison His Black Roommate To Death
- December 22, 2018
Yang is an global student from China who turned himself into police in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Thursday on charges of attempted homicide, aggravated assault, simple assault and reckless endangerment, Northampton County District Attorney John Morganelli announced. (more...)
- December 22, 2018
Yang is an global student from China who turned himself into police in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Thursday on charges of attempted homicide, aggravated assault, simple assault and reckless endangerment, Northampton County District Attorney John Morganelli announced. (more...)
Twitter Explodes as Trump Unveils PHOTO of 'Beautiful and Effective' Border Wall
- December 22, 2018
Many agencies, including the Pentagon and departments of veterans affairs and health and human services, are funded for the year and would continue to operate as usual even if the funding lapses in the case of a push-back in the Senate. It was reportedly the longest floor vote in modern Senate history. Cornyn suggested the art of the deal was less about grandstanding and more about a logical compromise to break the impasse. (more...)
- December 22, 2018
Many agencies, including the Pentagon and departments of veterans affairs and health and human services, are funded for the year and would continue to operate as usual even if the funding lapses in the case of a push-back in the Senate. It was reportedly the longest floor vote in modern Senate history. Cornyn suggested the art of the deal was less about grandstanding and more about a logical compromise to break the impasse. (more...)
Fiancé Of Missing Colorado Mom Kelsey Berreth Arrested In Her Disappearance
- December 22, 2018
Her fiancé, Patrick Frazee , told investigators the couple met that day so he could pick up their 1-year-old daughter. On Thursday evening, investigators from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, the Woodland Park Police Department and the FBI returned to Berreth's home once again to look for new leads into her disappearance . (more...)
- December 22, 2018
Her fiancé, Patrick Frazee , told investigators the couple met that day so he could pick up their 1-year-old daughter. On Thursday evening, investigators from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, the Woodland Park Police Department and the FBI returned to Berreth's home once again to look for new leads into her disappearance . (more...)
China says detention of 3rd Canadian relates to employment
- December 22, 2018
A third Canadian arrested in China is not being held over national security concerns, unlike two previous cases, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday. Canadian officials have been granted consular access to both Kovrig and Spavor. US President Donald Trump told Reuters last week he might intervene in the case if it would serve national security interests or help close a trade deal with China. (more...)
- December 22, 2018
A third Canadian arrested in China is not being held over national security concerns, unlike two previous cases, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday. Canadian officials have been granted consular access to both Kovrig and Spavor. US President Donald Trump told Reuters last week he might intervene in the case if it would serve national security interests or help close a trade deal with China. (more...)
Nigel Farage Reacts To Jeremy Corbyn's Motion Of No Confidence In PM
- December 22, 2018
However, that was crucially a secret ballot rather than a very public vote in the House of Commons , in which Conservatives would be far less likely to put their heads above the parapet. Brussels says the arrangements will be strictly time-limited, lasting only for a few months and will be ended without any consultation with the UK. (more...)
- December 22, 2018
However, that was crucially a secret ballot rather than a very public vote in the House of Commons , in which Conservatives would be far less likely to put their heads above the parapet. Brussels says the arrangements will be strictly time-limited, lasting only for a few months and will be ended without any consultation with the UK. (more...)
Trump Plans To Withdraw Half The US Troops In Afghanistan, Officials Say
- December 22, 2018
Mattis and other top military advisers previous year persuaded Trump to commit thousands of new troops to Afghanistan, where the Taliban were slaughtering local forces in the thousands and making major gains. The United States has about 14,000 troops in Afghanistan as part of a NATO-led mission, known as Resolute Support, and a separate USA counter-terrorism mission largely directed against militant groups like Islamic State and al Qaeda. (more...)
- December 22, 2018
Mattis and other top military advisers previous year persuaded Trump to commit thousands of new troops to Afghanistan, where the Taliban were slaughtering local forces in the thousands and making major gains. The United States has about 14,000 troops in Afghanistan as part of a NATO-led mission, known as Resolute Support, and a separate USA counter-terrorism mission largely directed against militant groups like Islamic State and al Qaeda. (more...)
Japan to withdraw from IWC to resume commercial whaling
- December 22, 2018
However, Nicola Beynon, from HSI in Australia, believes that Tokyo's decision to leave the rules-based order of the IWC would place Japans' North Pacific whaling program completely outside the bounds of worldwide law. If Japan notifies the United States - which is entrusted with managing the IWC's withdrawal and joining process - by the end of this year of its wish to withdraw, Japan would pull out on June 30 next year. (more...)
- December 22, 2018
However, Nicola Beynon, from HSI in Australia, believes that Tokyo's decision to leave the rules-based order of the IWC would place Japans' North Pacific whaling program completely outside the bounds of worldwide law. If Japan notifies the United States - which is entrusted with managing the IWC's withdrawal and joining process - by the end of this year of its wish to withdraw, Japan would pull out on June 30 next year. (more...)
Sacked Der Spiegel reporter Claas Relotius returns awards
- December 22, 2018
But still, some, including media analyst and former Spiegel employee Stefan Niggemeier, described the magazine's first main feature on its own scandal as "tone-deaf". Anderson and Jake Krohn, who co-authored the Medium piece, are receiving global praise for their rebuttal article exposing the fraudulent Der Spiegel story. (more...)
- December 22, 2018
But still, some, including media analyst and former Spiegel employee Stefan Niggemeier, described the magazine's first main feature on its own scandal as "tone-deaf". Anderson and Jake Krohn, who co-authored the Medium piece, are receiving global praise for their rebuttal article exposing the fraudulent Der Spiegel story. (more...)
Authorities arrest Kelsey Berreth's fiancé on investigation of first-degree murder charge
- December 22, 2018
Frazee previously said he saw Berreth on Thanksgiving Day when she dropped off their 1-year-old daughter, according to authorities. Berreth has not been seen since Thanksgiving when she was seen at a Woodland Park Safeway store with her daughter. (more...)
- December 22, 2018
Frazee previously said he saw Berreth on Thanksgiving Day when she dropped off their 1-year-old daughter, according to authorities. Berreth has not been seen since Thanksgiving when she was seen at a Woodland Park Safeway store with her daughter. (more...)
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