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Trump decides to withdraw from Paris climate accord
- June 01, 2017
During his presidential campaign, Trump threatened to cancel America's involvement. Exxon Mobil CEOs past and present have argued in favor of the climate deal . The accord, agreed on by almost 200 countries in Paris, aims to limit planetary warming in part by slashing carbon dioxide and other emissions from the burning of fossil fuels. (more...)
- June 01, 2017
During his presidential campaign, Trump threatened to cancel America's involvement. Exxon Mobil CEOs past and present have argued in favor of the climate deal . The accord, agreed on by almost 200 countries in Paris, aims to limit planetary warming in part by slashing carbon dioxide and other emissions from the burning of fossil fuels. (more...)
Decision coming on Paris deal in next few days
- June 01, 2017
European Commission Vice-President Maros Sefcovic said of a USA pullout: "It would be disappointing but I really do not think this would change the course of mankind". A US pullout would be disappointing but the European Union stands ready to take global leadership on the issue, European Commission Vice President Maros Sefcovic said in Brussels . (more...)
- June 01, 2017
European Commission Vice-President Maros Sefcovic said of a USA pullout: "It would be disappointing but I really do not think this would change the course of mankind". A US pullout would be disappointing but the European Union stands ready to take global leadership on the issue, European Commission Vice President Maros Sefcovic said in Brussels . (more...)
US out in the cold as Trump readies to dump climate deal
- June 01, 2017
Trump is expected to announce later this week that he intends to pull out of the landmark Paris agreement . Trump is getting conflicting advice from various quarters of the administration. In pursuit of his America First foreign policy, Mr Trump is tipped to withdraw from the agreement on Thursday (US time), distancing the US from Australia and its other key allies and disaffecting a host of high-profile corporate chiefs in the US, including the bosses of Tesla and Apple. (more...)
- June 01, 2017
Trump is expected to announce later this week that he intends to pull out of the landmark Paris agreement . Trump is getting conflicting advice from various quarters of the administration. In pursuit of his America First foreign policy, Mr Trump is tipped to withdraw from the agreement on Thursday (US time), distancing the US from Australia and its other key allies and disaffecting a host of high-profile corporate chiefs in the US, including the bosses of Tesla and Apple. (more...)
Trump expected to keep United States embassy in Tel Aviv
- June 01, 2017
During his campaign, he made a commitment to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, and move the US embassy there from Tel Aviv. Trump's administration has sent mixed signals over its intent, heightening tensions in a region where a new outbreak of unrest is rarely far away. (more...)
- June 01, 2017
During his campaign, he made a commitment to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, and move the US embassy there from Tel Aviv. Trump's administration has sent mixed signals over its intent, heightening tensions in a region where a new outbreak of unrest is rarely far away. (more...)
Kathy Griffin fired by CNN as furor over Trump photos grows
- June 01, 2017
Trump said in a statement , according to CNN. Griffin, 56, who had co-hosted CNN's annual New Year's Eve coverage for the last decade, apologized on Tuesday and said she had asked the celebrity photographer Tyler Shields to remove the picture from the internet. (more...)
- June 01, 2017
Trump said in a statement , according to CNN. Griffin, 56, who had co-hosted CNN's annual New Year's Eve coverage for the last decade, apologized on Tuesday and said she had asked the celebrity photographer Tyler Shields to remove the picture from the internet. (more...)
Ariana Grande's manager: 'Fear can not rule the day'
- June 01, 2017
It comes as Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley, Britain's most senior counter-terrorism officer, said detectives had made "immense progress" in dismantling Abedi's terror network. Her comments came after British officials said they would no longer share intelligence on the attack with USA officials after information was leaked tot he US media. (more...)
- June 01, 2017
It comes as Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley, Britain's most senior counter-terrorism officer, said detectives had made "immense progress" in dismantling Abedi's terror network. Her comments came after British officials said they would no longer share intelligence on the attack with USA officials after information was leaked tot he US media. (more...)
Carrie Fisher would have led 9th Star Wars film
- June 01, 2017
The Vanity Fair article also sheds some light on Carrie Fisher's involvement in Episode IX . He also confirmed that Luke has been staying on Ahch-To, the home planet to the last Jedi temple, where he's been living among the planet's indigenous race. (more...)
- June 01, 2017
The Vanity Fair article also sheds some light on Carrie Fisher's involvement in Episode IX . He also confirmed that Luke has been staying on Ahch-To, the home planet to the last Jedi temple, where he's been living among the planet's indigenous race. (more...)
CNN fires Kathy Griffin after severed head stunt
- June 01, 2017
Griffin, 56, a two-time Emmy-winning performer known for her deliberately provocative brand of humor, has appeared since 2007 as co-host of CNN's New Year's Eve broadcast from Times Square in NY with anchor Anderson Cooper . "I beg for your forgiveness". "But I think what is not acceptable is that people do things like what Kathy Griffin did, that there are people out there that would rather see our president fail rather than see our country succeed", she added. (more...)
- June 01, 2017
Griffin, 56, a two-time Emmy-winning performer known for her deliberately provocative brand of humor, has appeared since 2007 as co-host of CNN's New Year's Eve broadcast from Times Square in NY with anchor Anderson Cooper . "I beg for your forgiveness". "But I think what is not acceptable is that people do things like what Kathy Griffin did, that there are people out there that would rather see our president fail rather than see our country succeed", she added. (more...)
Rock trailblazer Gregg Allman dies
- June 01, 2017
Jones had laid the foundation for, but given the jam format of the Allman Brothers Band , it broadened the horizons quite a bit". A release date for Southern Blood has not yet been announced. They failed to crack success until they formed The Allman Brothers Band in 1969. Welcome. Thank you so much for speaking with us. A 22-minute version of 'Whipping Post' was a highlight of the group's popular 1971 live album At Fillmore East . (more...)
- June 01, 2017
Jones had laid the foundation for, but given the jam format of the Allman Brothers Band , it broadened the horizons quite a bit". A release date for Southern Blood has not yet been announced. They failed to crack success until they formed The Allman Brothers Band in 1969. Welcome. Thank you so much for speaking with us. A 22-minute version of 'Whipping Post' was a highlight of the group's popular 1971 live album At Fillmore East . (more...)
Minister offers condolences on bomb that killed 90 in Kabul
- June 01, 2017
Images from the scene showed the German embassy and several others heavily damaged. Indian staff at the embassy are safe , reports said. The BBC said on Twitter that one of their drivers, Mohammed Nazi, was killed "driving journalist colleagues to the office". (more...)
- June 01, 2017
Images from the scene showed the German embassy and several others heavily damaged. Indian staff at the embassy are safe , reports said. The BBC said on Twitter that one of their drivers, Mohammed Nazi, was killed "driving journalist colleagues to the office". (more...)
Grande And Friends To Play Manchester On Sunday
- June 01, 2017
American singers Pharrell Williams , Usher and One Direction singer Niall Horan are also in the line-up. In a statement after the attack, Grande said "we won't let this divide us". The terror attack killed 22 and wounded 59 others. "Music is meant to heal us, to bring us together, to make us happy". The fund, set up by Manchester City Council in partnership with the British Red Cross to support victims and grieving families, now stands at £6m. (more...)
- June 01, 2017
American singers Pharrell Williams , Usher and One Direction singer Niall Horan are also in the line-up. In a statement after the attack, Grande said "we won't let this divide us". The terror attack killed 22 and wounded 59 others. "Music is meant to heal us, to bring us together, to make us happy". The fund, set up by Manchester City Council in partnership with the British Red Cross to support victims and grieving families, now stands at £6m. (more...)
Cincinnati Zoo to provide news media first look at Fiona
- June 01, 2017
As Fiona gets closer to making her public debut, she came out for a preview Wednesday evening. The baby hippo overcame health scares at first, but she is now at a healthy weight of more than 100 pounds. And one of the most special gifts: What NICU nurses call "beads of courage", a strand of beads representing each of the baby's medical or life milestones while in their care. (more...)
- June 01, 2017
As Fiona gets closer to making her public debut, she came out for a preview Wednesday evening. The baby hippo overcame health scares at first, but she is now at a healthy weight of more than 100 pounds. And one of the most special gifts: What NICU nurses call "beads of courage", a strand of beads representing each of the baby's medical or life milestones while in their care. (more...)
Great white shark leaps into elderly fisherman's boat off Australia coast
- June 01, 2017
Despite being stunned and bloodied, the fisherman reacted quickly. "I wanted to get up and get on top of the gunnel because it was thrashing around madly", Selwood told Australian Broadcasting Corp. Selwood was then transferred to the rescue boat, where he received treatment for his injuries. "The shark was thrashing inside the boat, taking up the entire deck area there was no way you'd put a foot in there", Bates said, cited by Australia's National Post. (more...)
- June 01, 2017
Despite being stunned and bloodied, the fisherman reacted quickly. "I wanted to get up and get on top of the gunnel because it was thrashing around madly", Selwood told Australian Broadcasting Corp. Selwood was then transferred to the rescue boat, where he received treatment for his injuries. "The shark was thrashing inside the boat, taking up the entire deck area there was no way you'd put a foot in there", Bates said, cited by Australia's National Post. (more...)
Texas Reps Scuffle, Make Death Threats At Immigration Protest
- June 01, 2017
In a Facebook post, Rinaldi claimed that he was assaulted by Romero and threatened by Democratic state Rep. Alfonso "Poncho" Nevárez. Protesters in hundreds emerged from public gallery in the Texas House on Monday causing halt in work after a Republican called Immigration and Customs Enforcement on those who were opposing the new sanctuary cities law by the state. (more...)
- June 01, 2017
In a Facebook post, Rinaldi claimed that he was assaulted by Romero and threatened by Democratic state Rep. Alfonso "Poncho" Nevárez. Protesters in hundreds emerged from public gallery in the Texas House on Monday causing halt in work after a Republican called Immigration and Customs Enforcement on those who were opposing the new sanctuary cities law by the state. (more...)
Rob Kardashian Shares Heartfelt Throwback Photos of 'Little' Blac Chyna
- June 01, 2017
Hahahaha I LOVE YOU! The star shared another picture of the 29-year-old beauty - whose real name is Angela White - in Spongebob Squarepants shorts when she was just 14 years old. After posting loving photos of his ex Chyna, Rob quickly deleted them, with photos of their daughter Dream filling his timeline instead. While things appear to all good today with Rob & Blac Chyna, things could quickly change with these two as we've seen in the past. (more...)
- June 01, 2017
Hahahaha I LOVE YOU! The star shared another picture of the 29-year-old beauty - whose real name is Angela White - in Spongebob Squarepants shorts when she was just 14 years old. After posting loving photos of his ex Chyna, Rob quickly deleted them, with photos of their daughter Dream filling his timeline instead. While things appear to all good today with Rob & Blac Chyna, things could quickly change with these two as we've seen in the past. (more...)
Michael Jordan vs LeBron James: How can you choose a victor?
- June 01, 2017
But the Warriors are really good and still fun to watch. Los Angeles police are investigating a report of a racial slur painted on the gate of a home belonging to Cleveland Cavaliers and National Basketball Association star LeBron James on Wednesday morning, authorities said. (more...)
- June 01, 2017
But the Warriors are really good and still fun to watch. Los Angeles police are investigating a report of a racial slur painted on the gate of a home belonging to Cleveland Cavaliers and National Basketball Association star LeBron James on Wednesday morning, authorities said. (more...)
Patty Jenkins On Wonder Woman Creation
- June 01, 2017
Posters of the movie and digital billboards have sprouted up around the Lebanese capital. As the Associated Press reported on Tuesday, "A ban would require a recommendation from a six-member committee from the Ministry of Economy". The tiny silver lining for Warner Bros ., if there is one, is that the movie was only scheduled to play in 15 locations in Lebanon before the ban. (more...)
- June 01, 2017
Posters of the movie and digital billboards have sprouted up around the Lebanese capital. As the Associated Press reported on Tuesday, "A ban would require a recommendation from a six-member committee from the Ministry of Economy". The tiny silver lining for Warner Bros ., if there is one, is that the movie was only scheduled to play in 15 locations in Lebanon before the ban. (more...)
Coachella Announces Advanced Sale Information For 2018 Event
- June 01, 2017
Tickets will officially be put up for sale in a few days, on Friday, June 2 at 2 p.m. ET. Festivalgoers in 2017 were able to catch main-stage headliners Radiohead, Lady Gaga and Kendrick Lamar. The site has step-by-step instructions that are easy to follow, and if you buy your tickets during the advance sale, you can take advantage of the payment plan option. (more...)
- June 01, 2017
Tickets will officially be put up for sale in a few days, on Friday, June 2 at 2 p.m. ET. Festivalgoers in 2017 were able to catch main-stage headliners Radiohead, Lady Gaga and Kendrick Lamar. The site has step-by-step instructions that are easy to follow, and if you buy your tickets during the advance sale, you can take advantage of the payment plan option. (more...)
Anushka Sharma joins SRK, Katrina for Aanand L Rais next
- June 01, 2017
The security on the sets of the film has been beefed up so that Shah Rukh Khan's dwarf look does not get leaked. The crew members, who were injured in the accident and rushed for medical help, have now been discharged from the hospital and reports claimed they only received minor bruises. (more...)
- June 01, 2017
The security on the sets of the film has been beefed up so that Shah Rukh Khan's dwarf look does not get leaked. The crew members, who were injured in the accident and rushed for medical help, have now been discharged from the hospital and reports claimed they only received minor bruises. (more...)
Donald Trump's personal lawyer sought for information in Russian Federation probe
- June 01, 2017
Cohen & Associates PC. Schiff told reporters last week that the committee was preparing to subpoena Flynn after he declined to voluntarily turn over documents requested by congressional investigators. But officials can request that names - listed as "U.S. Person 1", for example - be unmasked internally in order to give context about the potential value of the intelligence. (more...)
- June 01, 2017
Cohen & Associates PC. Schiff told reporters last week that the committee was preparing to subpoena Flynn after he declined to voluntarily turn over documents requested by congressional investigators. But officials can request that names - listed as "U.S. Person 1", for example - be unmasked internally in order to give context about the potential value of the intelligence. (more...)
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