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Russian officials 'bragged over ability to influence Donald Trump before election victory'
- May 20, 2017
Officials cautioned, however, that the Russians might have exaggerated their sway with Trump's team during those conversations. A White House adviser told Politico that even after Trump chose to fire Flynn, the president speculated two days later about the possibility of reversing his decision. (more...)
- May 20, 2017
Officials cautioned, however, that the Russians might have exaggerated their sway with Trump's team during those conversations. A White House adviser told Politico that even after Trump chose to fire Flynn, the president speculated two days later about the possibility of reversing his decision. (more...)
Iran opposition complains of election 'infractions'
- May 20, 2017
The crowning achievement of Rouhani's first term was a deal with global powers to curb Iran's nuclear programme in return for the lifting of most financial sanctions. "This election boils down to a fundamental choice between two priorities", said Ali Vaez, a senior Iran analyst at the International Crisis Group. "If I, for instance, find the result undesirable, it should not lead to disruption of the election", he said. (more...)
- May 20, 2017
The crowning achievement of Rouhani's first term was a deal with global powers to curb Iran's nuclear programme in return for the lifting of most financial sanctions. "This election boils down to a fundamental choice between two priorities", said Ali Vaez, a senior Iran analyst at the International Crisis Group. "If I, for instance, find the result undesirable, it should not lead to disruption of the election", he said. (more...)
Rouhani leads Iran presidential race-interior ministry official
- May 20, 2017
The election is important "for Iran's future role in the region and the world", Rouhani, who struck a deal with world powers two years ago to curb Iran's nuclear programme in return for the lifting of most economic sanctions, said after voting. (more...)
- May 20, 2017
The election is important "for Iran's future role in the region and the world", Rouhani, who struck a deal with world powers two years ago to curb Iran's nuclear programme in return for the lifting of most economic sanctions, said after voting. (more...)
Clinton debate prep included 'Trump hug' diversion tactic
- May 20, 2017
After Trump's win, it was revealed that Reines had the honor of playing him in debate prep, a duty that he took so seriously he stopped taking his meds. Thus Comey uses his larger vantage point to maintain a handshake even as Trump moves in to create a hug. Reines' tweet and video is a tongue-in-cheek poke at Trump and timed perfectly following reports that Comey also sought to avoid his embrace. (more...)
- May 20, 2017
After Trump's win, it was revealed that Reines had the honor of playing him in debate prep, a duty that he took so seriously he stopped taking his meds. Thus Comey uses his larger vantage point to maintain a handshake even as Trump moves in to create a hug. Reines' tweet and video is a tongue-in-cheek poke at Trump and timed perfectly following reports that Comey also sought to avoid his embrace. (more...)
In nod to Comey story, aide shares video of Clinton avoiding hug
- May 20, 2017
Back before that first presidential debate in September of 2016 - which seems decades ago - we wondered how awkward the first exchange of pleasantries between Trump and Clinton would be. In a post on the blog Thursday night, Wittes wrote about what Comey had told him were his mostly unsuccessful attempts to "train" the White House not to get involved in the bureau's investigations, or to make it appear as if the President were trying to earn or force Comey's allegiance. (more...)
- May 20, 2017
Back before that first presidential debate in September of 2016 - which seems decades ago - we wondered how awkward the first exchange of pleasantries between Trump and Clinton would be. In a post on the blog Thursday night, Wittes wrote about what Comey had told him were his mostly unsuccessful attempts to "train" the White House not to get involved in the bureau's investigations, or to make it appear as if the President were trying to earn or force Comey's allegiance. (more...)
Is Regions Financial Corporation (RF) Running Out of Gas?
- May 20, 2017
O. B. Grayson Hall Jr.as Chairman, Chief Exec. Officer, Pres, Chairman of Regions Bank, Chief Exec. Officer of Regions Bank and Pres of Regions Bank. A number of equities research analysts have issued reports on CARO shares. If you are accessing this story on another publication, it was illegally copied and reposted in violation of USA & worldwide trademark and copyright laws. (more...)
- May 20, 2017
O. B. Grayson Hall Jr.as Chairman, Chief Exec. Officer, Pres, Chairman of Regions Bank, Chief Exec. Officer of Regions Bank and Pres of Regions Bank. A number of equities research analysts have issued reports on CARO shares. If you are accessing this story on another publication, it was illegally copied and reposted in violation of USA & worldwide trademark and copyright laws. (more...)
Global oil rises ahead of United States inventory data
- May 20, 2017
Crude stocks stood at a record 1.235 billion barrels. "I think we're getting close to the five-year average by the end of the year", Mike Wittner, head of oil market research at Societe Generale SA in NY, said by telephone. Total U.S. inventories now sit at 520.8 MMbbl, a 3% decline. At one of the world's largest oil storage facilities - on the shores of Saldanha Bay in South Africa - millions of barrels were sold in recent months, traders told Reuters. (more...)
- May 20, 2017
Crude stocks stood at a record 1.235 billion barrels. "I think we're getting close to the five-year average by the end of the year", Mike Wittner, head of oil market research at Societe Generale SA in NY, said by telephone. Total U.S. inventories now sit at 520.8 MMbbl, a 3% decline. At one of the world's largest oil storage facilities - on the shores of Saldanha Bay in South Africa - millions of barrels were sold in recent months, traders told Reuters. (more...)
Wal-Mart's quarterly same-store sales beat estimates
- May 20, 2017
WMT has been the topic of a number of other reports . Wal-Mart shares hit a 52-week high Thursday after the release of the retailer's quarterly financial report. Moreover, Wilbanks Smith And Thomas Asset Mgmt Limited Liability Corp has 0.12% invested in Wal-Mart Stores Inc (NYSE:WMT). The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, December 6th. (more...)
- May 20, 2017
WMT has been the topic of a number of other reports . Wal-Mart shares hit a 52-week high Thursday after the release of the retailer's quarterly financial report. Moreover, Wilbanks Smith And Thomas Asset Mgmt Limited Liability Corp has 0.12% invested in Wal-Mart Stores Inc (NYSE:WMT). The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, December 6th. (more...)
Residents take stock after night of tornadoes in central US
- May 20, 2017
While their home was flattened, the SUV next to it was untouched. Fitzgerald said local and state officials are calling it a tornado, but that hasn't been confirmed by the National Weather Service . Martin also said several turkey barns in the area were also hit hard. One neighborhood over from the mobile home park, a family was cleaning up a yard full of debris after witnessing the power of Tuesday night's storm. (more...)
- May 20, 2017
While their home was flattened, the SUV next to it was untouched. Fitzgerald said local and state officials are calling it a tornado, but that hasn't been confirmed by the National Weather Service . Martin also said several turkey barns in the area were also hit hard. One neighborhood over from the mobile home park, a family was cleaning up a yard full of debris after witnessing the power of Tuesday night's storm. (more...)
Facebook fined $120m over WhatsApp deal
- May 20, 2017
Taking into account Facebook's cooperation with the Commission's investigation into the matter, by inter alia waiving its right to have an oral hearing, the Commission ultimately imposed a fine of Euro 110 million on Facebook. Facebook committed two separate infringements by providing incorrect and misleading information in the merger notification form and in the reply to a Commission request for information. (more...)
- May 20, 2017
Taking into account Facebook's cooperation with the Commission's investigation into the matter, by inter alia waiving its right to have an oral hearing, the Commission ultimately imposed a fine of Euro 110 million on Facebook. Facebook committed two separate infringements by providing incorrect and misleading information in the merger notification form and in the reply to a Commission request for information. (more...)
Iran extends presidential voting by another two hours
- May 20, 2017
Rouhani's nearest rival in the four-man race, hard-liner Ebrahim Raisi, secured 38 percent of the vote. "We made the victory again". Mr Raisi was tipped in Iranian media as a potential successor for the 77-year-old supreme leader who has been in power since 1989. (more...)
- May 20, 2017
Rouhani's nearest rival in the four-man race, hard-liner Ebrahim Raisi, secured 38 percent of the vote. "We made the victory again". Mr Raisi was tipped in Iranian media as a potential successor for the 77-year-old supreme leader who has been in power since 1989. (more...)
Joel Pereira speaks out about possible Man United debut against Crystal Palace
- May 20, 2017
Tottenham Hotspur will play their final Premier League game at White Hart Lane when they entertain Manchester United on Sunday afternoon. "We've made a lot of changes behind the scenes, changes on the field, and in the end we've got what we wanted, we're safe with a game to go, we jumped a few places in the league, and everyone should be very satisfied with what they've achieved since I arrived". (more...)
- May 20, 2017
Tottenham Hotspur will play their final Premier League game at White Hart Lane when they entertain Manchester United on Sunday afternoon. "We've made a lot of changes behind the scenes, changes on the field, and in the end we've got what we wanted, we're safe with a game to go, we jumped a few places in the league, and everyone should be very satisfied with what they've achieved since I arrived". (more...)
United Kingdom unemployment rate drops to lowest in 42 years
- May 20, 2017
On a month-on-month basis, it stated that the food sub-index increased by 2.04 per cent in April, down by 0.17 per cent points from 2.21 per cent recorded in March. Salaries were not keeping pace with inflation which was 2.3 percent in February and March, and 2.7 percent in April. The fashion sector suffered most seeing the highest rise in prices for six years. (more...)
- May 20, 2017
On a month-on-month basis, it stated that the food sub-index increased by 2.04 per cent in April, down by 0.17 per cent points from 2.21 per cent recorded in March. Salaries were not keeping pace with inflation which was 2.3 percent in February and March, and 2.7 percent in April. The fashion sector suffered most seeing the highest rise in prices for six years. (more...)
House Oversight Chair Jason Chaffetz Will Resign Next Month
- May 20, 2017
House of Representatives to decide when to swear-in Chaffetz's replacement, meaning the seat could sit empty for five or six months. "I have got some concerns about it, but then I don't know all the details", Herbert said. Chaffetz said Thursday he's officially resigning June 30. "I think the Clinton email investigation is still not complete, and it is such importance to the nation", he said. (more...)
- May 20, 2017
House of Representatives to decide when to swear-in Chaffetz's replacement, meaning the seat could sit empty for five or six months. "I have got some concerns about it, but then I don't know all the details", Herbert said. Chaffetz said Thursday he's officially resigning June 30. "I think the Clinton email investigation is still not complete, and it is such importance to the nation", he said. (more...)
Man blocked from reaching cockpit
- May 20, 2017
American Airlines Flight 31, an Airbus A321 from Los Angeles to Honolulu, landed safety at 11:35 a.m. HST. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) police said separately that Uskanil had been detained, questioned and released hours earlier after he was caught by security there going through a terminal concourse door leading out to the airfield. (more...)
- May 20, 2017
American Airlines Flight 31, an Airbus A321 from Los Angeles to Honolulu, landed safety at 11:35 a.m. HST. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) police said separately that Uskanil had been detained, questioned and released hours earlier after he was caught by security there going through a terminal concourse door leading out to the airfield. (more...)
Comey set to testify publicly about why Trump fired him
- May 20, 2017
They have, however, also jumped in with both feet on nearly any anonymous story linking this administration with Russia, spreading tales of electrical grids being hacked and breathlessly repeating reports "proving" Russian interference in USA elections, many of which have been found to be totally without merit. (more...)
- May 20, 2017
They have, however, also jumped in with both feet on nearly any anonymous story linking this administration with Russia, spreading tales of electrical grids being hacked and breathlessly repeating reports "proving" Russian interference in USA elections, many of which have been found to be totally without merit. (more...)
China, ASEAN agree on framework for S.China Sea code of conduct
- May 20, 2017
China installed new "anti-frogmen" rocket launchers on Fiery Cross Island, which is claimed by China , the Philippines, Vietnam, and Taiwan. China claims nearly all of the resource-rich South China Sea (SCS), including islands more than 800 miles from the Chinese mainland, despite objections from neighbours such as the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei and Vietnam. (more...)
- May 20, 2017
China installed new "anti-frogmen" rocket launchers on Fiery Cross Island, which is claimed by China , the Philippines, Vietnam, and Taiwan. China claims nearly all of the resource-rich South China Sea (SCS), including islands more than 800 miles from the Chinese mainland, despite objections from neighbours such as the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei and Vietnam. (more...)
Trump to avoid tough anti-Muslim language in Saudi Arabia
- May 20, 2017
The nation offered Trump an elaborate welcome. There was no immediate response from the White House to a request for a copy of the speech, which is expected to be delivered in Riyadh, the initial stop on Trump's first global trip since taking office in January. (more...)
- May 20, 2017
The nation offered Trump an elaborate welcome. There was no immediate response from the White House to a request for a copy of the speech, which is expected to be delivered in Riyadh, the initial stop on Trump's first global trip since taking office in January. (more...)
Oil up after United States inventories drop
- May 20, 2017
LONDON, May 10 ( Reuters ) - Oil prices rose on Wednesday after a larger-than-expected fall in USA crude inventories but failed to recoup last week's losses due to concerns about rising output from the United States, Libya and Nigeria. After edging higher ahead into early USA trading on Wednesday, oil prices moved sharply higher following the latest EIA inventories data . An extension of the deal would push supply down even further in the second half of the year, the IEA's Neil Atkinson ... (more...)
- May 20, 2017
LONDON, May 10 ( Reuters ) - Oil prices rose on Wednesday after a larger-than-expected fall in USA crude inventories but failed to recoup last week's losses due to concerns about rising output from the United States, Libya and Nigeria. After edging higher ahead into early USA trading on Wednesday, oil prices moved sharply higher following the latest EIA inventories data . An extension of the deal would push supply down even further in the second half of the year, the IEA's Neil Atkinson ... (more...)
Russian Federation probe reportedly has current White House advisor under scrutiny
- May 20, 2017
Though James Comey, the FBI director that Trump fired last week, confirmed the existence of an investigation into Trump's campaign in March, the Justice Department declined to comment. But Trump himself told NBC News last week that he would have fired Comey regardless of the recommendations, saying he did it because "this Russian Federation thing with Trump and Russian Federation is a made-up story". (more...)
- May 20, 2017
Though James Comey, the FBI director that Trump fired last week, confirmed the existence of an investigation into Trump's campaign in March, the Justice Department declined to comment. But Trump himself told NBC News last week that he would have fired Comey regardless of the recommendations, saying he did it because "this Russian Federation thing with Trump and Russian Federation is a made-up story". (more...)
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