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Judge rejects Trump effort to block Deutsche Bank subpoena
- May 23, 2019
As Trump described it: "I walked into the room and I told Senator Schumer, Speaker Pelosi: 'I want to do infrastructure ". And with a final flourish, he addressed Pelosi: "Nancy, thank you so much for your prayers, I know you truly mean it!" A growing number of Democrats, incensed by former White House counsel Don McGahn's defiance Tuesday of a House panel's subpoena for testimony, have confronted Pelosi and pushed her and other leaders to act. (more...)
- May 23, 2019
As Trump described it: "I walked into the room and I told Senator Schumer, Speaker Pelosi: 'I want to do infrastructure ". And with a final flourish, he addressed Pelosi: "Nancy, thank you so much for your prayers, I know you truly mean it!" A growing number of Democrats, incensed by former White House counsel Don McGahn's defiance Tuesday of a House panel's subpoena for testimony, have confronted Pelosi and pushed her and other leaders to act. (more...)
DoD Mulls Deploying 10,000 Troops to Middle East Amid Tension With Iran
- May 23, 2019
There are now 60,000 to 80,000 US troops serving in the Middle East including 14,000 in Afghanistan, 5,000 in Iraq, 2,000 in Syria, 10,000 in Kuwait, 10,000 in Qatar and thousands more at sea and elsewhere in the region. After hearing from the officials, Democratic lawmakers expressed alarm over the administration's posture in the Middle East and the possibility of a conflict with Iran. (more...)
- May 23, 2019
There are now 60,000 to 80,000 US troops serving in the Middle East including 14,000 in Afghanistan, 5,000 in Iraq, 2,000 in Syria, 10,000 in Kuwait, 10,000 in Qatar and thousands more at sea and elsewhere in the region. After hearing from the officials, Democratic lawmakers expressed alarm over the administration's posture in the Middle East and the possibility of a conflict with Iran. (more...)
Watch This Stolen RV In A Crazy Police Chase
- May 23, 2019
The chase ended around 7:35 p.m. when the suspect crashed into a white vehicle backing out of a driveway in a Tarzana neighborhood near the intersection of Tampa Avenue and Wells Drive. The woman smashed up at least six cars during her run and slammed into trees. Officers managed to apprehend the woman as she allegedly attempted to hop a gate in front of one of the nearby homes. (more...)
- May 23, 2019
The chase ended around 7:35 p.m. when the suspect crashed into a white vehicle backing out of a driveway in a Tarzana neighborhood near the intersection of Tampa Avenue and Wells Drive. The woman smashed up at least six cars during her run and slammed into trees. Officers managed to apprehend the woman as she allegedly attempted to hop a gate in front of one of the nearby homes. (more...)
China factories releasing thousands of tonnes of illegal CFC gases, study finds
- May 23, 2019
Research published by an worldwide team today in Nature used a global network of monitoring stations to pinpoint the source of the rogue emissions. "A concurrent increase in CFC-11 emissions from eastern Asia contributes to the global emission increase, but the location and magnitude of this regional source are unknown". (more...)
- May 23, 2019
Research published by an worldwide team today in Nature used a global network of monitoring stations to pinpoint the source of the rogue emissions. "A concurrent increase in CFC-11 emissions from eastern Asia contributes to the global emission increase, but the location and magnitude of this regional source are unknown". (more...)
Indonesian troops flood Jakarta streets after post-election riots
- May 23, 2019
Authorities said the violence was orchestrated by people who came to Jakarta to stir up trouble. Some carried wooden poles and some had toothpaste around their eyes, a practice carried out to eliminate the effects of tear gas. "I'm saying that the series of incident occurred since early in the morning was not spontaneous, it [happened] by design, it has been set", he said. (more...)
- May 23, 2019
Authorities said the violence was orchestrated by people who came to Jakarta to stir up trouble. Some carried wooden poles and some had toothpaste around their eyes, a practice carried out to eliminate the effects of tear gas. "I'm saying that the series of incident occurred since early in the morning was not spontaneous, it [happened] by design, it has been set", he said. (more...)
'American Taliban' fighter to be released after 17 years
- May 23, 2019
Sens. Richard Shelby , R-Ala., and Maggie Hassan , D-N.H., released a joint statement Tuesday expressing concern over his release and demanding more information on steps that will be taken to ensure Lindh is not a threat to public safety. (more...)
- May 23, 2019
Sens. Richard Shelby , R-Ala., and Maggie Hassan , D-N.H., released a joint statement Tuesday expressing concern over his release and demanding more information on steps that will be taken to ensure Lindh is not a threat to public safety. (more...)
Billionaire commencement speaker announces he’s paying off class of 2019’s student loans
- May 23, 2019
Then the senior class, all male and mostly African-American, erupted in glee. "[The grant] gives them the liberty to follow their dreams, their passions". Smith talked briefly about his family, saying that one of his daughters is graduating from New York University this week, another is finishing high school and will attend Barnard in the fall, and his niece is graduating from his alma mater Cornell next week. (more...)
- May 23, 2019
Then the senior class, all male and mostly African-American, erupted in glee. "[The grant] gives them the liberty to follow their dreams, their passions". Smith talked briefly about his family, saying that one of his daughters is graduating from New York University this week, another is finishing high school and will attend Barnard in the fall, and his niece is graduating from his alma mater Cornell next week. (more...)
Judge rejects Trump’s request to halt congressional subpoenas for his banking records
- May 23, 2019
If the ruling is not overturned by a higher court, Democrats will secure access to records of the myriad accounts Trump and his family have held with Deutsche Bank as well as information about transactions and investments they made with the bank's help. (more...)
- May 23, 2019
If the ruling is not overturned by a higher court, Democrats will secure access to records of the myriad accounts Trump and his family have held with Deutsche Bank as well as information about transactions and investments they made with the bank's help. (more...)
Northam Donor Knew About Racist Yearbook Picture, Kept It Secret
- May 23, 2019
Working on behalf of EVMS, McGuireWoods investigators said they couldn't "conclusively determine" the identities of either person in the 35-year-old photo - leaving all interested parties exactly where they were when the scandal first broke almost four months ago. (more...)
- May 23, 2019
Working on behalf of EVMS, McGuireWoods investigators said they couldn't "conclusively determine" the identities of either person in the 35-year-old photo - leaving all interested parties exactly where they were when the scandal first broke almost four months ago. (more...)
Fugitive offers to surrender if he gets 15K 'likes' on Facebook
- May 23, 2019
A United States police department has reached a deal with the wanted man that would have him surrender if 15,000 people respond to a wanted poster on social media. They also asked people to "like" the post and share it on Facebook and other social media platforms, including Twitter and Instagram. Police said they negotiated with Jose Simms, 29, earlier this week. (more...)
- May 23, 2019
A United States police department has reached a deal with the wanted man that would have him surrender if 15,000 people respond to a wanted poster on social media. They also asked people to "like" the post and share it on Facebook and other social media platforms, including Twitter and Instagram. Police said they negotiated with Jose Simms, 29, earlier this week. (more...)
United Nations backs demand for Britain to relinquish Chagos islands
- May 23, 2019
The UN has passed a resolution demanding the United Kingdom return control of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. It was a worse result for Britain than a 2017 vote at the United Nations that passed a resolution for the legal status of the territory to be referred to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), marking an escalation in international disapproval. (more...)
- May 23, 2019
The UN has passed a resolution demanding the United Kingdom return control of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. It was a worse result for Britain than a 2017 vote at the United Nations that passed a resolution for the legal status of the territory to be referred to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), marking an escalation in international disapproval. (more...)
Moscow: Turkey-Russia missile deal unfazed by USA salvos
- May 23, 2019
He said talks with US officials were still underway. Washington says it would jeopardize Turkey's role in building Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets, which it says would be compromised by S-400s. Akar said linking the S-400s purchase with that of the F-35s is "another hurdle" and noted that nine North Atlantic Treaty Organisation partners have a stake. (more...)
- May 23, 2019
He said talks with US officials were still underway. Washington says it would jeopardize Turkey's role in building Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets, which it says would be compromised by S-400s. Akar said linking the S-400s purchase with that of the F-35s is "another hurdle" and noted that nine North Atlantic Treaty Organisation partners have a stake. (more...)
Austria's Chancellor Kurz trying to control damage from Strache's weekend resignation
- May 23, 2019
Kurz once again spoke of the need for complete transparency and investigation of an alleged corruption video that led to the resignation of Vice-Chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache of FPO and snap elections. Opposition parties readied a vote of no confidence in the government, and it was not clear that the FPO would side with Kurz in the vote. In return, Strache held out the possibility of awarding public contracts. (more...)
- May 23, 2019
Kurz once again spoke of the need for complete transparency and investigation of an alleged corruption video that led to the resignation of Vice-Chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache of FPO and snap elections. Opposition parties readied a vote of no confidence in the government, and it was not clear that the FPO would side with Kurz in the vote. In return, Strache held out the possibility of awarding public contracts. (more...)
USA suspects Syria in new chemical attack and threatens reprisal
- May 23, 2019
The Syrian Armed Forces are engaged in heavy fighting against militants near Kafr Nabudah in the country's province of Hama, Syria's state television reported on Wednesday. Speaking at the House of Commons in a weekly question session with lawmakers, May said the United Kingdom previously "acted with France and the USA when we saw chemical weapons being used in Syria". (more...)
- May 23, 2019
The Syrian Armed Forces are engaged in heavy fighting against militants near Kafr Nabudah in the country's province of Hama, Syria's state television reported on Wednesday. Speaking at the House of Commons in a weekly question session with lawmakers, May said the United Kingdom previously "acted with France and the USA when we saw chemical weapons being used in Syria". (more...)
US warplanes intercept Russian bombers off Alaskan coast
- May 23, 2019
Both incidents took place over Alaska's Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ), but in worldwide airspace. Two more Raptors were scrambled to intercept and accompany another group of two Russian Bears and two Su-35 fighter jets flying in the opposite direction, Hillier said. (more...)
- May 23, 2019
Both incidents took place over Alaska's Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ), but in worldwide airspace. Two more Raptors were scrambled to intercept and accompany another group of two Russian Bears and two Su-35 fighter jets flying in the opposite direction, Hillier said. (more...)
Migrant Child Dies From Common Illness
- May 23, 2019
The boy, identified as Carlos Gregorio Hernandez Vasquez, had been detained on May 13 after crossing the border, and was processed at the McAllen center, according to USA media reports. "Children dying in USA custody is a national emergency and should be treated as such". 'Nobody has died for 10 years. The McAllen center is one of the busiest along the US-Mexican border. (more...)
- May 23, 2019
The boy, identified as Carlos Gregorio Hernandez Vasquez, had been detained on May 13 after crossing the border, and was processed at the McAllen center, according to USA media reports. "Children dying in USA custody is a national emergency and should be treated as such". 'Nobody has died for 10 years. The McAllen center is one of the busiest along the US-Mexican border. (more...)
Joe Biden says most important thing is to beat Donald Trump
- May 23, 2019
According to Politico , he accused the then around-sixth grade Biden of abandoning the Keystone State and its job development. Trump has escalated his trade war with Beijing, raising tariffs on $200 billion of the country's USA exports this month after he said its leaders reneged on a tentative trade deal. (more...)
- May 23, 2019
According to Politico , he accused the then around-sixth grade Biden of abandoning the Keystone State and its job development. Trump has escalated his trade war with Beijing, raising tariffs on $200 billion of the country's USA exports this month after he said its leaders reneged on a tentative trade deal. (more...)
Assam Lok Sabha Election Result 2019
- May 23, 2019
The biggest ever exercise of voting took place in seven phases across 542 parliamentary constituencies from April 11 to May 19. The BJP's ally Apna Dal also won in 2 constituencies , leaving only 7 seats for the opposition. The Delhi unit of the BJP has ordered candies - laddoo and barfi - weighting 350 kg, expecting a victory in the general election, counting for which will be held on Thursday. (more...)
- May 23, 2019
The biggest ever exercise of voting took place in seven phases across 542 parliamentary constituencies from April 11 to May 19. The BJP's ally Apna Dal also won in 2 constituencies , leaving only 7 seats for the opposition. The Delhi unit of the BJP has ordered candies - laddoo and barfi - weighting 350 kg, expecting a victory in the general election, counting for which will be held on Thursday. (more...)
Lawmakers elect Ramaphosa as state president
- May 23, 2019
Ramaphosa, 66, is a trade unionist who played a prominent part in the struggle against white minority rule before becoming a successful businessman after the end of apartheid. After much public outcry about the inclusion of ANC members with questionable integrity on the party's list to Parliament, the integrity commission was mandated to review the party's lists of candidates. (more...)
- May 23, 2019
Ramaphosa, 66, is a trade unionist who played a prominent part in the struggle against white minority rule before becoming a successful businessman after the end of apartheid. After much public outcry about the inclusion of ANC members with questionable integrity on the party's list to Parliament, the integrity commission was mandated to review the party's lists of candidates. (more...)
USA firms in China fear 'retaliation' against Huawei curbs: AmCham
- May 23, 2019
That includes about one-fifth who say they have been subjected to increased inspections and slower customs clearance. A study by economists from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Columbia University, and Princeton University found that the burden of Trump's tariffs - including taxes on steel, aluminum, solar panels falls entirely on U.S. (more...)
- May 23, 2019
That includes about one-fifth who say they have been subjected to increased inspections and slower customs clearance. A study by economists from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Columbia University, and Princeton University found that the burden of Trump's tariffs - including taxes on steel, aluminum, solar panels falls entirely on U.S. (more...)
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